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Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917). Balzac, Nude Study C, Large Version (Balzac, étude de nu, grand modèle), 1892-1893; cast 1972. Bronze, 49 7/8 x 19 1/4 x 26 1/2 in., 148 lb. (126.7 x 48.9 x 67.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, 85.198. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.198_SL1.jpg)
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How did Rodin make these sculptures?
Rodin used the "sand casting" method. He would have created his intended form in clay, then built a mould around it using a mixture of special sand, salt, and a binding agent. When the mould was ready, he would remove the clay from the center and then pour liquid bronze into the mould. Unlike other bronze casting techniques available at the time, sand casting allows for the creation of multiples.
Why do you have so many Rodin sculptures?
We received many of the Rodin works currently on view as a gift from the Cantor Foundation in 1980s. The Cantor Foundation is interested creating opportunities to further explore the works of Rodin and his contemporaries.
What was Rodin's process for the Balzac commission?
Balzac had died 40 years before Rodin received the commission for the monument. In order to better understand the writer's physical appearance, Rodin went to Balzac's hometown near Tours and found someone that resembled Balzac to model for him. He produced over 50 clay studies that later were cast in bronze and sold as independent artworks. All of the Balzac works you see here were studies for the final monument.
Were Rodin and Balzac colleagues?
They never met in person, Balzac was quite a bit older and had already passed away by the time Rodin was commissioned to sculpt him. When Rodin received the commission, he undertook extensive research, studying photos and portraits, reading descriptions of him, and even visiting his birthplace to sketch the inhabitants focusing on one individual that people said looked like Balzac.
Did the public enjoy this sculpture?
This was one of many studies and doesn't really reflect the final piece which featured Balzac with messy, haphazard hair and draped in a shapeless cloak.
People were not pleased with the final product calling it, "a sack of potatoes" and "a lump of plaster kicked together by a lunatic."
Balzac, Nude Study C, Large Version (Balzac, étude de nu, grand modèle)
This study presents Balzac as a middle-aged man with cropped hair, a penetrating gaze, defiantly crossed arms, and a protruding belly, standing in a way that conveys no-nonsense physicality and inner confidence. The bulging stomach recalls images of Bacchus and satyrs on ancient Greek pottery, but the folded arms minimize this feature, endowing the torso with the portly strength of an aged athlete.
The mass of metal between the legs and the base is the result of casting a residual mound of the clay from which the figure was modeled. The mass suggests that Rodin did not consider this the final version of the monument, but rather a nude study for a figure eventually to be dressed. He typically made nude studies for clothed figures in order to understand how fabric should disclose the contours of the underlying body.
ARTIST Auguste Rodin, French, 1840-1917
CAST BY Georges Rudier Fondeur, Paris
MEDIUM Bronze
Place Made: France
DATES 1892-1893; cast 1972
DIMENSIONS 49 7/8 x 19 1/4 x 26 1/2 in., 148 lb. (126.7 x 48.9 x 67.3 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS Lower edge of base, near proper right foot: ".Georges Rudier./.Fondeur. Paris." Lower edge of base, near proper left foot: "© by Musée Rodin. 1972."
SIGNATURE Front, top of base, proper left: "A. Rodin"
Rachel Kneebone: Regarding Rodin
Rodin: The Cantor Gift to The Brooklyn Museum
Rodin at the Brooklyn Museum: The Body in Bronze
EDITION Edition: 9/12
CREDIT LINE Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation
CAPTION Auguste Rodin (French, 1840-1917). Balzac, Nude Study C, Large Version (Balzac, étude de nu, grand modèle), 1892-1893; cast 1972. Bronze, 49 7/8 x 19 1/4 x 26 1/2 in., 148 lb. (126.7 x 48.9 x 67.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, 85.198. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.198_SL1.jpg)
IMAGE overall, 85.198_SL1.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph


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Q: How to interpolate into a rotated grid? I have
[[0, 1, 2, 3, 4],
 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5],
 [2, 3, 4, 5, 6],
 [3, 4, 5, 6, 7],
 [4, 5, 6, 7, 8]]

and I want to interpolate it into a rotated grid that has a corner on the left edge. Similar to:
[[2, ~2, 2],
 [~4, ~4, ~4],
 [6, ~6, 6]]

(I use ~ to denote approximate values. )
(Of course, my actual data is more complex. The scenario is that I want to map DEM data by pixel onto a rotated image.)
Here is the setup:
import numpy
from scipy import interpolate as interp

grid = numpy.ndarray((5, 5))
for I in range(grid.shape[0]):
    for j in range(grid.shape[1]):
        grid[I, j] = I + j

grid = ndimage.interpolation.shift(
    ndimage.interpolation.rotate(grid, -45, reshape=False),
    -1)

source_x, source_y = numpy.meshgrid(
    numpy.arange(0, 5), numpy.arange(0, 5))
target_x, target_y = numpy.meshgrid(
    numpy.arange(0, 2), numpy.arange(0, 2))

print(interp.griddata(
    numpy.array([source_x.ravel(), source_y.ravel()]).T,
    grid.ravel(),
    target_x, target_y))

This is giving me:
[[2.4467   2.6868 2.4467]
 [4.       4.     4.    ]
 [5.5553   5.3132 5.5553]]

This is promising. However, the rotation and shift values are hard-coded, and I should at least be able to get the upper-left corner exact.
I do know the indices of the corners of the grid I wish to interpolate to. That is, I have
upper_left = 2, 0
upper_right = 0, 2
lower_right = 4, 2
lower_left = 2, 4

A: This may not be builtin enough for your taste, but here is a method that uses your starting point (grid corners) more directly, and applies spline interpolation (cubic per default).
import numpy as np
from scipy.interpolate import RectBivariateSpline

# input data
data = np.array([[0, 1, 2, 3, 4],
                 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5],
                 [2, 3, 4, 5, 6],
                 [3, 4, 5, 6, 7],
                 [4, 5, 6, 7, 8]])

upper_left = 2, 0
upper_right = 0, 2
lower_right = 2, 4   # note that I swapped this
lower_left = 4, 2    # and this
n_steps = 3, 3

# build interpolator
m, n = data.shape
x, y = np.arange(m), np.arange(n)

interpolator = RectBivariateSpline(x, y, data)

# build grid
ul,ur,ll,lr = map(np.array, (upper_left,upper_right,lower_left,lower_right))
assert np.allclose(ul + lr, ur + ll)    # make sure edges are parallel

x, y = ul[:, None, None] \
       + np.outer(ll-ul, np.linspace(0.0, 1.0, n_steps[0]))[:, :, None] \
       + np.outer(ur-ul, np.linspace(0.0, 1.0, n_steps[1]))[:, None, :]

# intepolate on grid
print(interpolator.ev(x, y))

Prints:
[[2. 2. 2.]
 [4. 4. 4.]
 [6. 6. 6.]]

A: While this does answer my question, I hope there is a more built-in way of doing things. I am still seeking a better approach.

This is really two problems: rotating the original grid, and then interpolating. Rotating the grid and then translating it to the correct upper-left corner can be done with an Affine Transformation.
skimage provides an easy function for this purpose.
from skimage.transform import AffineTransform, warp
# Set up grid as in question
transform = AffineTransform(rotation=-math.pi / 4,
                            scale=(math.sqrt(2)/2, math.sqrt(2)/2),
                            translations=(0,2))
grid = warp(grid, transform)

The result of this is
[[2. 2. 2. 2. 2.]
 [3. 3. 3. 3. 3.]
 [4. 4. 4. 4. 4.]
 [5. 5. 5. 5. 5.]
 [6. 6. 6. 6. 6.]]

which may then be simply resampled as desired.
In general, if we have a grid with dimensions x and y, and coordinates p1, p2, p3, p4 (starting from upper-left, going clockwise) we want to rotate to, we have
rotation = math.atan2(p4.x - p1.x, p4.y - p1.y)
scale = (math.sqrt((p2.y - p1.y) ** 2 + (p2.x - p1.x) ** 2) / x,
         math.sqrt((p4.y - p1.y) ** 2 + (p4.x - p1.x) ** 2) / y)
translation = (0, p1.y)

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Two years ago, artist, academic and creator Domenico de Clario buried a lifetime of family possessions in a swimming pool-sized pit in Mildura. The act formed part of an art installation reflecting on the recent passing of his parents.
In 2005, as part of an installation at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, de Clario created a replica of the apartment his family had inhabited in Trieste before migrating to Australia. During the exhibition, he and his parents, family and friends inhabited the apartment, living, cooking and telling stories for viewers.
Now, Domenico de Clario and Italian artist Laura Cionci are embarking on a new, grand project, co-curating a multidisciplinary art project that is taking place in Carlton this April.
The project, reciproco/RECIPROCAL, which I have interned on for the past three months, is being produced by cultural commentator, curator and artist Lella Cariddi. The project brings together ten internationally renowned Italo-Australian and Italian artists to collaborate on the creation of new works.
The works will be performed, installed, showcased, discussed and screened across cultural venues in Carlton, including Co.As.It/Museo Italiano, La Mama Theatre, Brunetti Café, Readings Bookshop and the Melbourne General Cemetery.
"reciproco/RECIPROCAL aims to expose a number of subtleties that may be missed when considering the many cultural exchanges that have taken place between Australians and migrant Italians," de Clario says.
The Italo-Australian artists have been paired with the Italian artists in order to inform each other through the intermingling of their stories. The art produced will then reflect upon their own relationships with cultural identity, whether formed in Europe or in Australian suburbs and towns.
The participating Italo-Australian artists are Eugene Carchesio, Angela Cavalieri, Wilma Tabacco, Damiano Bertoli, and Luana Perilli, Rocco Dubbini, and Angelo Bellobono and Alessandro Cannistra are the Italian artists (plus de Clario and Cionci).
reciproco/RECIPROCAL launched at the Co.As.It/Museo Italiano on 11 April, officially opened by Virginia Trioli. Site-specific viewings started at the Melbourne General Cemetery at 4 pm and finished at La Mama at 8.30 pm.
The project's symposium, Reciprocity in Italian/Australian Cultural Exchanges, will take place at the Co.As.It/Museo Italiano from 9.30 am on Saturday 13 April, and will feature speakers Gabriella Coslovich, Marco Fedi, Damiano Bertoli, Stefano de Pieri, Paola Balla, Elizabeth Presa, Gregory Day and Marisa Fazio. For tickets to the official launch or the symposium, email Paolo@coasit.com.au.
A special performance, songs for albert, is also taking place at the La Mama Theatre as part of the project, running from 11–13 April. Tickets can be purchased from La Mama's website.
Artist talks, performances and exhibitions will continue from 11 April until 2 May across the rest of the participating venues, free to the public with no bookings required.
All of the iconic spaces chosen for reciproco/RECIPROCAL have rich social histories dating back to the postwar narrative, operating as social hubs for academics, researchers, writers, artists, musicians and students. Over the years, Carlton has become a place where Italo-Australians celebrate their heritage.
"As a migrant who arrived here in the 1950s, it's fulfilling for me to be able to facilitate such dialogues and expressions," De Clario says.
Producer Cariddi is also an Italian migrant who arrived in Australia from Italy in 1955 via Princes Pier in Port Melbourne. Three years ago, she was invited by Multicultural Arts Victoria to curate What happened at the pier?, a project established to document the experiences of people who arrived at Princes Pier in postwar years to forge a new life in Australia.
reciproco/RECIPROCAL explores immigration, artistic practice, cultural identity, and how these concepts are so often informed by one another. It is a project that looks both outward and to our own backyard: to Italian artists and to Australian artists living as second-generation Italians, with their own familial connections and evolving creative lives.
As a student finishing a Masters of Global Media Communications, what sparked my interest in this work is how it relates to the pervasive connection that exists between culture, migration and the arts.
The arts strongly inform our cultural connections and our roots. This project expresses the need to seek self and cultural expression through artistic language, to speak of our detachment or our closeness, and our search for meaning in a new or changing world.
I find this project engages not only the Italian community, but also young people like myself who have grown up wandering in and out of the shops on Lygon Street with a desire to understand more deeply the strong heritage of migration in Carlton − younger people who want these stories to be preserved, shared and passed on for future generations.
reciproco/RECIPROCAL will run from 11 April until 2 May across Carlton.
Caitlin Cassidy is a Masters student in Global Media and a freelance writer. She works at Readings.


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: Binance Launches Mastercard Prepaid Card in Brazil, Bridging Traditional Finance & Crypto
30. January 2023 admin
• Binance is launching a prepaid card in Brazil, in collaboration with Mastercard.
• The card will allow users to shop, pay for bills and services, and spend in the million merchants associated with the Mastercard network.
• Users must complete a KYC process and present a valid national Identification Document (ID) to access the product.
Crypto exchange Binance is expanding its reach into Latin America with the launch of a new prepaid card in Brazil. The card, created in collaboration with Mastercard, will enable users in the country to access a wide range of services and purchase goods with crypto.
The Binance prepaid card is a financial product that will allow users to convert their crypto holdings into fiat at the point of purchase in order to make payments. This will reduce the gap between traditional finance and the new payment rails of cryptocurrencies. The card will be available to users in the coming weeks, after the product completes its beta testing phase.
To access the card, users must first complete a Know Your Customer (KYC) process. This involves presenting a valid national Identification Document (ID) in order to verify the user's identity. Once the process is complete, users will be able to use the card to shop, pay bills and services, and spend in the million merchants associated with the Mastercard network.
In addition, users will be able to earn additional rewards and access cashback when using the card. This move is part of Binance's effort to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the new digital asset class.
Walter Pimenta, Executive Vice President for Product and Innovation at Mastercard Latin America and the Caribbean, said of the new product: "Our work with digital currencies builds on the strong foundation of safety, security and reliability of our global payments network."
The launch of the Binance prepaid card in Brazil follows the success of its launch in Argentina last year. It is hoped that the card will be the first of many products that will enable users to access the full potential of cryptocurrencies in the Latin American region.
Top 5 Cryptos Soar 100% in Final Week of January!
• Cryptocurrencies are still doing well in the first few weeks of 2023, with many people looking for reliable digital assets to invest in.
• For the final week of January, we have picked the top 5 cryptos that have a strong potential to maintain their double-digit gains as the month wraps up.
• Bitcoin (BTC), OKB (OKB), Ethereum (ETH), Litecoin (LTC), and Polkadot (DOT) have all amassed a total of 100% increase in the last week.
The cryptocurrency industry is still going strong in the first few weeks of 2023, and it comes as no surprise that many people are seeking out reliable digital assets to invest in. As the final week of January wraps up, we have picked five cryptos that have a strong potential to maintain their double-digit gains.
Bitcoin (BTC) is the alpha crypto, leading our list this week. The top crypto has enjoyed a significant price increase since the beginning of the year, leading many market analysts to feel optimistic about its price potential for the upcoming months. At the time of writing, Bitcoin is nearing the $23K mark with a price of $22,915, up 10.0% in the last week. The leading cryptocurrency by market capitalization has not closed above $23,000 since August, but is still a considerable distance from its record-setting end-of-day high of over $67,000 in 2021.
OKB (OKB) is an ERC-20 token owned by the OK Blockchain Foundation, and is the native cryptocurrency of OKEx, one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. OKEx is now ranked third in terms of liquidity, fourth in terms of trading volume, and offers a wide range of crypto-related products and services. The OKB token has seen a huge price growth in the last week, rising by 20.9% in the last seven days and hitting a new all-time high of $3.76.
Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has been one of the best-performing digital assets this year. In the last week, the price of ETH has increased by 16.8%, reaching a new all-time high of $1,741. Ethereum is currently the leading platform for decentralized applications and smart contracts and is growing in popularity as more people are recognizing its potential to revolutionize the industry.
Litecoin (LTC) is the sixth-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has been one of the best performers in 2021 so far. In the last week, Litecoin has seen a price increase of 15.3%, rising to a new all-time high of $220. Litecoin is often referred to as the silver to Bitcoin's gold, and its increased adoption has resulted in a surge in its price.
Polkadot (DOT) has been one of the most popular cryptocurrencies of 2021, and its price has skyrocketed in the last week, increasing by a whopping 55.3%. Polkadot is a blockchain platform that enables users to easily transfer data and assets across different blockchains. Its interoperability and scalability capabilities have made it one of the most sought-after digital assets of 2021.
These five cryptocurrencies have all seen a total of 100% increase in the last week, and their strong momentum is expected to continue in the weeks and months ahead. With the cryptocurrency industry growing in popularity and more people looking to diversify their portfolios, these cryptos remain great investments for both short-term and long-term traders.
Former FTX US President Reveals Why He Resigned
• Former President of FTX US, Brett Harrison revealed the reasons for his resignation from the position.
• He explained that SBF had attempted to block him off from essential decisions involving FTX's US operations after 17 months as the head of FTX US.
• Brett Harrison claimed that disagreements with Sam Bankman-Fried and his subordinates over the management methods at FTX US eventually led to his decision to leave.
Brett Harrison, the former president of FTX US, recently revealed the reasons for his resignation from the position. In a tweet thread, he detailed the unfortunate events that led him to leave his ideal career.
Harrison had previously worked with Sam Bankman-Fried at Jane Street. In late March 2021, he received an invitation from SBF for him to join FTX US. Initially, he worked independently from SBF and had a "great" time during the first few months at FTX US.
However, he soon found himself in disagreements with SBF and his subordinates concerning the management methods at FTX US. They attempted to block him off from essential decisions involving FTX's US operations after 17 months as the head of FTX US. As time passed, the job became increasingly stressful and Harrison decided to finally walk away.
In his Twitter thread, Harrison expressed his disappointment in the management of FTX US, saying that it was not the "dream job" he had expected. He mentioned that the experience had taught him a lot and that he was ready to move on to a new chapter in his life.
Despite the unfortunate events that led him to leave, Harrison expressed his gratitude to SBF for the opportunity and to FTX US for the "incredible journey". He also thanked the team and the community for their support during his time at the firm.
Brett Harrison's experience serves as a reminder for us to be aware of the different management methods we are exposed to in the workplace. A great deal of caution is required when dealing with inexperienced management and disagreements should be handled in a professional manner.
Mystery of Utah's Crypto Mining Antennas Solved
9. January 2023 admin
• Strange antennas have been spotted cropping from the hills of Salt Lake City in Utah, that seem to be linked to a crypto mining company.
• According to replies in a tweet, the antennas likely belong to off-grid crypto miners from Helium Network.
• These antennas provide a hotspot for users to spend HNT, the network's native token.
In recent news, strange antennas have been spotted cropping up from the hills of Salt Lake City in Utah, leaving local authorities and residents scratching their heads. As it turns out, the antennas are likely linked to a crypto mining company.
The antennas were first spotted about a year ago, according to Tyler Fonarow, the city's recreational trail manager. The unit consists of a solar panel, a battery box, and an antenna, Fonarow said. Michael Locklear, a reporter for KSLTV-5, tweeted photos of the units, sparking a discussion in the crypto community.
According to the replies in Locklear's tweet, it seems to be that the antennas belong to off-grid crypto miners from Helium Network. This could be the most plausible explanation for the placement of the antennas. Helium Network sells devices that use these strange antennas to provide a hotspot for users to spend HNT, the network's native token.
Aside from the cryptocurrency angle, there are a number of online articles showing how people can create self-sustaining miners for rural use, which would explain the presence of the antennas in the foothills. However, to this day, authorities still have no idea who is placing these antennas.
The mystery remains unsolved, but the existence of the antennas is a testament to the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and the potential that they have to revolutionize the world of finance.
Bitcoin Billionaire Tim Draper Predicts Crypto Boom Despite $1.3 Trillion Loss
• Bitcoin suffered a 60% price decline in 2022, leading to the market losing $1.3 trillion in value.
• Billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper maintains his forecast that the cryptocurrency will reach $250,000 this year.
• BitStarz Player Lands $2,459,124 Record Win.
The year 2022 was a tumultuous one for the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin, the largest digital asset in the world, took a severe hit to the tune of a more than 60% drop in price, causing the market to lose a staggering $1.3 trillion in value. This massive depreciation meant that investors saw the value of their portfolios plunge, with some losing nearly all of their money.
Despite the doom and gloom, one of the primary figures in the crypto world, billionaire venture capitalist Tim Draper, remains steadfast in his long-held optimism for Bitcoin. Draper, who was one of the first investors in the cryptocurrency all the way back in 2014 when he purchased 30,000 BTC at auction from the United States Marshals Service, maintains his forecast that the cryptocurrency will reach $250,000 this year.
The tech mogul made his audacious prediction back in 2018 when one BTC was trading for around $8,000. At the time, Draper confidently stated: "I'm either going to be really right or really wrong, but I'm positive it's moving in that direction."
Despite the bankruptcy of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, the venture capitalist maintains his bullishness for the cryptocurrency, which is perhaps understandable considering that the digital asset has already made significant strides in 2021.
Indeed, the year has already seen one of the greatest wins in the history of Bitcoin gambling. A lucky player at BitStarz Casino won an incredibly impressive $2,459,124. To put this in perspective, this is more than double the amount won by the previous record holder.
These developments have led to a surge of optimism in the crypto space, with many investors believing that this is just the beginning. As the world continues to move towards a more decentralized future, cryptocurrencies are expected to take center stage, and with the right conditions, Bitcoin could be the one to lead the charge.
Crypto Holiday Special: Tony Spilotro Shares His Vision for 2023
• Bitcoinist launched a Crypto Holiday Special to provide perspective on the crypto industry.
• Charles Dicken's classic, "A Christmas Carol," will be used to look into crypto from different angles.
• Tony Spilotro, the Editorial Director, is a proponent of the Elliot Wave Theory which has perfectly described Bitcoin and crypto's price trajectory since the early 2010s.
With the end of the year fast approaching, Bitcoinist has launched a Crypto Holiday Special to provide the industry with some much needed perspective. Taking inspiration from Charles Dicken's classic, "A Christmas Carol," the series will explore the crypto landscape from multiple angles, and attempt to gain insight into its future trajectory for 2023.
At the helm of the project is Tony Spilotro, Bitcoinist's Editorial Director. Tony has been dedicated to spreading knowledge and tools for anyone willing to listen, and has been keeping a keen eye on the market by promoting critical thinking, going against the crowd, and developing a methodical approach to trading. Tony is a proponent of the Elliot Wave Theory, which has perfectly described Bitcoin and crypto's price trajectory since the early 2010s.
When asked about his predictions for the future of crypto, Tony said: "As a nascent technology, crypto hasn't been as susceptive to rate cycling in the past. But as it has become a bigger part of the financial system, it now follows by that system's rules more than the community might like. I am confident the mainstream media has it horribly wrong. In fact, the 'magazine cover indicator' is one of the most proven ways to pick tops and bottoms in the stock market."
The crypto industry is currently at a tipping point, with the trajectory of its future unclear. The Crypto Holiday Special hopes to provide insight into the current state of the industry, and to gain a better understanding of where it is headed in 2023. With Tony Spilotro's unique perspective, the project is sure to be an interesting look at the crypto market.
NFT Market Sees Upturn in Volume Despite Declining Sales
• The NFT market saw its peak trading volume at the start of 2022, but then saw a 94% decrease in volume.
• In the last month, however, there has been an upturn in NFT volume with a 42% increase in trading volume over the last 30 days and a more than 100% increase in the daily volume over the last week.
• Despite the recent surge in volume, the number of NFT sales has continued to decline, with 63,000 new sales on Thursday compared to Wednesday's 123,000.
The non-fungible token (NFT) market has been in a state of flux in the past few years, with its peak trading volume occurring at the start of 2022. After that, the market saw a 94% decrease in volume as investors moved away from these highly illiquid assets. Recently, however, signs of life have been seen in the market with an upturn in NFT volume in the last month.
Data from IntoTheBlock shows that at the start of December, daily trading volume was at $33 million and by December 29, this figure had increased to $47 million – representing a 42% increase in trading volume in 30 days. Moreover, looking at the 7-day chart shows a more bullish movement with a more than 100% increase in the daily volume over the last week.
Nevertheless, the number of NFT sales has continued to decline, with 63,000 new sales on Thursday compared to Wednesday's 123,000. This means that while volume in dollar figures may be up, investors are still buying fewer NFTs. This could be due to the fact that the NFT market is still relatively new and the majority of investors are hesitant to invest large amounts of money into something they don't understand completely.
In addition, there is still the issue of liquidity in the NFT market. While some platforms have made strides in improving liquidity, there is still a long way to go before these assets can truly be considered liquid. As such, investors are still wary of investing in these assets and are more likely to wait until they can be sure that they will be able to sell their NFTs when they need to.
It is still too early to tell if the NFT bull market is truly back, but it is clear that there is renewed interest in the market. This could be the start of something big, but only time will tell. For now, investors should remain cautious and not jump into the market until they have done their due diligence.
Ethereum DeFi's TVL Declines 76%, But Its Dominance Grows 2%
• The bear market has hit Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) hard, resulting in a 76% decline in the total value locked in the sector.
• The "total value locked" metric measures the total amount of capital that has been deposited by users in DeFi protocols.
• Despite the decline in the total value locked, Ethereum DeFi's dominance has actually risen by 2% this year.
The past year has seen a significant decline in the cryptocurrency market, with Ethereum decentralized finance (DeFi) being one of the hardest hit sectors. According to Arcane Research's 2022 – Year in Review, the total value locked in Ethereum DeFi has decreased by 76%, now standing at around $23.1 billion.
The "total value locked" (TVL) is a metric that measures the total amount of capital that has currently been deposited by users in DeFi protocols. The below chart shows how the TVL of DeFi built on the Ethereum blockchain has changed over the course of the year 2022:
Looks like the value of the metric has seen a significant drawdown | Source: Arcane Research's 2022 – Year in Review
At the start of the year, the TVL of Ethereum DeFi was more than $95 billion, but as the bear market has grown deeper, capital has been steadily exiting the sector. This has resulted in a dramatic decline in the total value locked, with the metric now standing at just $23 billion.
However, despite the decline in the total value locked, Ethereum DeFi's dominance has actually observed a rise of more than 2% this year. This means that while the total value locked has decreased, the percentage share of the total DeFi TVL across all blockchains has actually increased.
The decline in TVL is a reflection of the bear market that has been seen across the entire crypto space over the course of the year. Despite the decline, Ethereum remains the leading platform for decentralized finance and its dominance shows no signs of slowing any time soon.
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group and named the questionnaires "1", "2" and "3". I managed to create a functioning random selection of a user group resulting in the desired result. I, however, am not able to teach the program to then select only questions of the appropriate group. Either the program tells me that the command ((random=="1")) does not work, because the program cannot interpret the word "random". Same with the commands "rand" or "randtumber". Consequently, the selection of the proper questions is not working.
I now ask you to specifically tell me, how the necessary commands have to be spelled out - and into which fields they have to be entered into.
1) At the beginning of the survey, insert an equation type question with question-code "random1".
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Q: Sharepoint & Excel Services - How to obtain the MDX expression for a cell to be used in a managed UDF? Is it possible to access the underling MDX expression for a given cell in a managed UDF executing via Sharepoint/Excel Services?
I am loading excel workbooks to a sharepoint document library then attempting to access these excel workbooks through sharepoint. My problem is that we are using several custom UDF methods that rely on the underlying MDX expression as opposed to just the cell display value. In essence, I think we are trying to determine if it is possible to get our own custom UDF methods to act like the built-in OLAP functions (CubeValue, CubeMember, etc...) that exhibit the behavior described below.
"If a cell reference is used for member_expression, and that cell reference contains a CUBE function, then member_expression uses the MDX expression for the item in the referenced cell, and not the value displayed in that referenced cell."
On the client-side (add-in), we are using some Add-In Express components that allow us to get access to the Range.MDX property but none of that stuff exists on the UDF managed assembly that is pushed to the sharepoint server.
Any guidance that could be shared would be greatly appreciated.
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National Security—In discussion of the opposition to the Administration's plan for reducing force levels of the services, the President remarked on the irony of having spent a good part of his life fighting for an increase in the strength of the Army from 118,000 to 121,000, and then getting to the time when an Army of a million men backed by large reserve forces would be regarded as too small.
The President said there comes a limit to how much defense we can buy, and then morale and spirit and such things become of top importance. He noted how some say we should have more divisions on hand because many of the divisions of some of our allies aren't as effective as they should be. But if a great Russian land attack occurs, [Page 58]he pointed out, it would do no good to ship divisions; by the time these divisions could be getting into full action, the damage would be done.
The President said that if you graph the curves of various elements and their strength and effectiveness at particular times, you can see how you must concentrate on the curves that are most practical. If, for instance, Cleveland were bombed, forces at Camp Hood could not do much good when there would be such chaos in the transportation system. But, he thought, it would be useful to have a good "home guard."
Sen. Saltonstall remarked on General Ridgway's "need a big army" line.
Source: Eisenhower Library, Whitman File, Legislative Meetings. Confidential. Drafted by Minnich. Copies sent to Whitman and Minnich. Present at the meeting were: the President; Senators Knowland, Saltonstall, Millikin, and Bridges; Representatives Martin, Halleck, Allen, and Arends; Secretary Humphrey; Postmaster General Arthur Summerfield; Sherman Adams; General Persons; Gerald Morgan, Special Counsel to the President; James Hagerty; Murray Snyder, Assistant Press Secretary; Bryce Harlow; Howard Pyle, Fred Seaton, and Jack Martin, Administrative Assistants to the President; Homer Gruenther, and Earle Chesney, Assistants to the Deputy Assistant to the President; and Minnich. (Ibid.,Eisenhower Records, President's Appointment Book) An agenda of the meeting attached to the source text lists eight items; the notes printed here presumably relate to item 3, military reserve bill.↩
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Keeping children safe online is one of the biggest challenges facing parents and schools. We take this issue very seriously at St Mark's. Young people do need help and guidance regarding online behaviour and security. To support them, online security is one of our PSHCE topics and the Computer Science department aims to educate students in good practice. In this section of the school website we have links to various organisations which can give parents and students advice, technological knowledge and emotional support.
In addition, we have signed up to the Safer Schools app. This can be downloaded to smartphones and the entry code for parents is below. We encourage all parents to access this app, as it gives you up to date information on social media, gaming, bullying and digital images. The safer schools organisation is also constantly updating this app in response to changes in the digital world.
As a school, we look to educate student in all aspects of life. The online world means that communication is easier than ever and this can put young people in danger. Below are the instructions about accessing the Safer Schools app, some useful tips given to us by parents and links to other organisations, which offer support and advice. With schools, parents, and professional organisations working together, we can support students in an increasingly important area of their lives.
Accessing the Safer Schools app
Down load from the app store or Googleplay
Search for St Mark's Catholic School (include the apostrophe)
Put in the code – 7675
Access the app
The menu on the top left is particularly useful.
Some useful tips from parents about young people and online activity
Talk about online behaviour as a family
Make sure you know the pin to their phone
Ensure they do not bring the phone into school
Have a central place in the home where everyone places their smart phones in the evening to recharge
Do not let your children take the phone to bed with them.
Turn off the phone when they are eating or doing homework.
Please remember that you pay for their phone so it is your property. If your child is not using it appropriately, you have every right to take it away from them.
Visit the Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre - The CEOP centre delivers a multi-agency service dedicated to tackling the exploitation of children. Parents can download the latest information from CEOP on how best to protect their child.
IWF work internationally to make the internet safer by removing child sexual images from the web. They are an independent not for profit organisation and work with the global internet industry and the European Commission.
The Cybersmile Foundation is a multi-award winning anti-cyberbullying nonprofit organization. Committed to tackling all forms of digital abuse, harassment and bullying online, they work to promote diversity and inclusion by building a safer, more positive digital community.
Childline helps anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they're going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it's something big or small, their trained counsellors are there to support you. Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night.
All pupils and parents are required to sign the Internet Acceptable Use Policy when they join the school.
New technologies have become integral to the lives of children and young people in today's society, both within schools and in their lives outside school. The internet and other digital information and communications technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and stimulate awareness of context to promote effective learning. Young people should have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times.
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The school will try to ensure that students will have good access to ICT to enhance their learning and will, in return, expect the students to agree to be responsible users.
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Singer Jim Valley calls Gig Harbor his home
Sep 26th, 2011 | By Joan Cronk | Category: Everything Else
Jim Valley sits amongst his zinnias in his Gig Harbor garden. Photo by Joan Cronk
Jim Valley has taught kids all over the world, but he calls Gig Harbor his home. Born in Tacoma and raised in Seattle, Valley has a life-long love affair with the arts, music, kids and gardens. And Jim Valley has always loved rock and roll.
He learned to play the piano by ear in the 9th grade and then taught himself to play the guitar. One friend got a set of drums for Christmas, another buddy played the sax and another had a guitar but didn't know how to play it. "He just sort of beat on it," said Valley.
Valley wrote his first song "Cassandra" while in junior high school. One night the group, called Vince Valley and his Chain Gang, was playing a gig at a junior high sock hop and, as Valley tells the story, "I'm playing the piano, this guy is up there with his acoustic guitar beating on it and the drummer and sax player were playing and I realized we were lacking something in our band; it was an electric guitar –so I bought one."
He says now he regrets not taking advantage of the month of free lessons that came with the guitar due to his bias against country music at the time, telling the shop owner, "I'm going to learn how to play like Elvis."
Valley bought a guitar book, taught himself how to play and the rest, as they say, is history.
Soon he moved from his spot as the piano player to playing guitar.
The band, which was by then called The Viceroys, earned $60 for their first dance. They became popular in Seattle and played a number of venues over the next four years.
In 1963, having recorded an instrumental called "Granny's Pad," they hit pay dirt when it became a huge Northwest hit. The Viceroys became a popular band in the Northwest, along with the Wailers, the Frantics and Little Bill and the Bluenotes.
Later Valley joined Paul Revere and the Raiders and they packed the house wherever they performed. They appeared on the Smother Brothers TV show and at age 23, Valley found he was a teen idol.
Later he began his teaching career, traveling internationally and helping kids learn more about friendships through poetry and song writing
Valley still helps kids discover their imagination, using themes focused on friendship, the environment and self-esteem. In 1983 he recorded his first children's album "Rainbow Planet" and received the Parent's Choice award.
Valley has settled down a bit from his rock and roll days, but he still loves music. He also loves gardens. His home, on the water in Gig Harbor, demonstrates his love of flowers and outdoor spaces. The gardens are extensive and beautiful with huge zinnias, larkspur, cardoon and perennial lobelia, roses and tons of trees and fragrant mock orange.
Originally built in 1898, the house was once a grocery store, with folks coming by boat to stock up on supplies. Valley has remodeled the house, but parts of the old store and all of its rich history still live and breathe beneath new walls and roof.
The interior of Valley's home reflects his love of music with a wall of guitars and masks from all over the world.
In June, Valley's home was one of the stops on the Gig Harbor Garden Tour. Nine hundred visitors wandered through Valley's lush gardens and were thrilled with all the little nooks and crannies in his garden area, with spots to sit and rest a while.
Outside Valley's back door sits a statute of Saraswati, the goddess of music and wisdom watching over it all, blessing and guarding the beautiful home and gardens.
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Arthur Pendragon (BBC Series)
Arthur Pendragon
Your Majesty
Crown Prince of Camelot (formerly)
King of Camelot
Master swordsman
Extreme resilience
Teasing Merlin.
Protect Camelot.
Defeat Morgana.
Uther Pendragon (father, deceased)
Ygraine de Bois (mother, deceased)
Agrivane de Bois (maternal uncle, deceased)
Guinevere Pendragon (wife)
Elyan (brother-in-law, deceased)
Tom (father-in-law, deceased)
Guinevere
Gwaine
Morgana Pendragon
Agrivane
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" Shut up, Merlin. "
~ Arthur several times in the series
Arthur Pendragon is the deuteragonist of the BBC series Merlin. He was the only child of Uther Pendragon and Ygraine de Bois, the husband of Queen Guinevere, brother-in-law to Sir Elyan, son-in-law to Tom the blacksmith, the half brother of Morgana, the nephew of Tristan de Bois and Agravaine de Bois, and master of the greatest warlock and sorcerer ever, Merlin.
He is portrayed by Bradley James.
" Arthur: I watched you rule. I learned that if you trust no-one you will always live in fear. Your hatred came from fear, not strength.
Uther: How dare you.
Arthur: I loved and respected you, but I have to rule the kingdom in my own way. I have to do what I believe to be right.
Uther: I won't allow you to destroy all that I built!
Arthur: Then you'll have to kill me. I'm not you, Father. I can't rule the way you did. "
~ Arthur defying his father, highlighting the differences between them
Arthur is portrayed as being highly courageous, honourable, dutiful and just. Having matured and succeeded to the throne as King of Camelot, Arthur is no longer shown as the spoilt and self-serving character he once was, and is far more bound by the kingly responsibilities he must fulfill. Where once he was somewhat juvenile and described by Gwen as a "rough, tough, save the world" kind of person, his progression from boyish prince to adult king have seen a maturation in his personality.
Arthur's fairness is a particularly noteworthy element of his character. Always portrayed as seeking to do the right thing, Arthur is at times conflicted when presented with difficult moral dilemmas, such as being torn between loyalty to his father and protection of the innocent. Arthur considers his decisions very deeply and is never happy to be the reason others suffer, as shown by his offer to fight one-on-one to avoid war with Queen Annis and his offer to sacrifice himself to repair the veil. Arthur takes counsel from his trusted friends, family and advisors, among those Merlin, Gwen and formerly Morgana and Agravaine, and is shown to be more lenient in his policies than his father. Arthur is very brave and willing to take risks even at the cost of his own safety, such as being willing to give his own life to save Merlin's, Gwen's and Camelot's as a whole. During his father's lifetime he was also willing to act against his father's decisions, particularly when reasoned with by Morgana Pendragon. Arthur has a great love for the people of Camelot, frequently acting to ensure their safety and wellbeing, and was stricken when he realised a curse had fallen upon them because of his actions. He was also unwilling to allow other people sacrifice themselves for him to fix problems he himself had caused.
Arthur is a talented and charismatic leader, capable of inspiring great loyalty in people, though at times he doubts whether or not he deserves such devotion. However, since he would never ask his men to do anything he would not do himself, loyalty is generally forthcoming. Many characters have remarked on Arthur's good nature, including Morgana, who named him "a better man" than his father and Queen Annis, who felt Arthur inspired hope. The lengths Arthur goes to for the sake of people he cares about or is indebted to allow him to reap great loyalty in return from people in all walks of life. Arthur is adept at hiding his true feelings, having been accustomed to carrying out orders that he disagreed with for his father. He also finds it somewhat difficult to express himself emotionally, leading to initial difficulties the progression of his relationship with Guinevere and an awkward start with his one-time betrothed, Princess Mithian. As a result, open expressions of adoration were uncharacteristic and usually signs of enchantment. At times, Arthur is shown to reveal deeper emotion, such as when seeking forgiveness from the Shrine Boy, after which Merlin commented he had never seen Arthur cry before.
Arthur still retains some of the boyish elements of his personality, particularly regarding Merlin, whom he frequently teases and joins his knights in playing practical jokes on. He also seems to lack patience with Merlin and continually remarks on his servant's apparent incompetence, though at times Arthur also reveals sharper insight and comments that Merlin seems somehow "wise". Arthur does however have a habit of ignoring Merlin's advice and acting of his own - or Agravaine's - accord, sometimes heatedly telling him to be silent.
Unlike his father, Arthur was more capable of letting go of the past. He had a less extreme attitude towards sorcery and was prepared to accept that not all sorcerers were as evil as his father claimed, even assisting Morgana in saving a Druid boy's life. He grew to deeply distrust magic after Morgause caused him to nearly kill his father, but gradually returned to his old neutrality and unlike Uther he showed signs of believing that magic could be used for good as well as evil, even going so far as to seek magical intervention to save his father's life. However, when this backfired and Uther died seemingly because of Dragoon the Great, Arthur deeply regretted giving magic a chance and denounced it as pure evil. However after Gaius told him that Uther was already dying and that Dragoon really had done his best to save him, Arthur softened though he was still wary of magic and has not lifted the ban on sorcery. Later, Arthur revealed that some time ago, he led a raid on a Druid village, inadvertently causing a boy's death which meant that his spirit possessed Elyan. Arthur, deeply remorseful to the point of weeping, swore to treat the Druids with respect in the future, progressing his more moderate policy towards magic-users.
Despite his good nature, Arthur also has a hot temper and can at times become violent and aggressive, particularly when loved ones are threatened. This was especially shown when he learned the truth of his mother's death, when he believed Morgana was dying, when his father was dying and when he saw Gwen kissing Lancelot. In each of these cases Arthur flew into a rage and reacted violently, though stopped short of ever actually killing someone out of anger, usually because someone else intervened before he went too far.
Another negative aspect of Arthur is that he's still a very fickle and uncertain man who does not seem to have a straight opinion about magic, who can easily be influenced (for example, by Agravaine), who often changes his mind (in regard to Gwen, for example) and who hid behind his father's back several times when his not clarifying in front of others except Merlin that the slaughter of the druid camp fell under his responsibility and wasn't Uther's doing but at the same time explaining to the ghost of the druid boy that he wanted to prove himself to his father, and also when blaming his father in front of Morgana by saying that she can't blame him of Uther's sins, ignoring that Arthur himself continues the ban of magic in Camelot. When confrontating Morgana and comparing her to Uther, he also actually released Morgana of her actions by blaming Uther once again and hence betraying his honour.
Arthur is also fond of teasing and not above bullying his servants, such as Morris and later Merlin. However, Cedric and George are spared. It should be noted both of them are efficient and intelligent servants, so only timid, clumsy and lack intelligence servants are picked by Arthur and his gang. Arthur is also not fond of boring and dull servants, even though they are efficient and intelligent.
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Palm oil sustainability concerns boost interest in waste wood biomass
A major biomass power development in Southampton has been forced to switch its planned feedstock from palm oil to waste wood due to sustainability concerns. But there are several barriers to developing a waste wood supply chain.
Concerns over the sustainability of certain biofuels have finally reached the biomass power sector after it was revealed that plans to develop a combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Southampton powered by palm oil are being altered.
Solent Sustainable Energy, a not-for-profit company set up by Southampton City Council, is planning to develop a series of 5-20-megawatt CHP plants, having originally considered building a single plant (ENDS Report 376, p 15). The plants will be powered predominantly by waste wood due to concerns over palm oil, according to chairman Michael King.
Solent's initial plan required any palm oil used to meet standards being developed under the NGO-backed Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil. These were finally issued last year (ENDS Report 395, p 24).
However, this was not enough to calm council fears that increased demand for palm oil to make biodiesel will lead to expansion of plantations in Asia and deforestation. Greenhouse gas emissions released during such land-use change could eliminate any emission savings from using biodiesel instead of fossil fuels (ENDS Report 399, pp 30-33).
"There is a debate that needs to be had," said Mr King, "but that needs to be done in a cool and rational manner. In the current climate you can't have that debate sensibly."
Solent is not the only company planning to use waste wood as a biomass fuel in a new facility. In June, Helius Energy received consent from the Business Department (BERR) to build a 65MW plant near Stallingborough, Lincolnshire, which will initially be fuelled by waste wood, as well as energy crops. This will eventually change to spent grains and glycerol - by-products of biofuel production. Helius has planning permission to build biodiesel and bioethanol plants on the site.
Meanwhile Tilbury Green Power intends to build a 60MW plant by 2011 in Tilbury Docks, near Grays in Essex (ENDS Report 398, p 23). The plant's main feedstock was originally going to be 300,000 tonnes of wood chip imported from the US, but this could change because of rising transport costs linked to oil prices. The company had intended to burn 50,000 tonnes of locally sourced waste wood, but the quantity could rise.
There are currently four biomass plants in the UK able to burn waste wood and comply with emissions limits set under the EU's waste incineration Directive. According to the Wood Recyclers Association, last year they burnt 250,000 tonnes of waste wood.
For example, Sembcorp's 33MW plant in Wilton, Middlesborough, burned 80,000 tonnes supplied by UK Wood Recycling, an aggregator based on the same site. UK Wood Recycling obtains the material from civic amenity sites, construction and demolition projects and waste firms.
And there is significant potential to expand the supply of waste wood, according to a report published in April by the Waste Infrastructure Delivery Programme (WIDP) - part of the Environment Department (DEFRA). Some 10 million tonnes of waste wood is produced annually, most of which is landfilled.1 Only 1.9 million tonnes were recycled or burned in 2007, according to the Wood Recyclers Association. This was mainly clean material, relatively homogenous and free from contaminants. Some 1.2 million tonnes were used to manufacture panel board.
This means there is potentially more wood from biomass available from waste streams than from forestry in the UK. The Forestry Commission's woodfuel strategy for England aims to put an additional two million tonnes of woodfuel on the market a year by 2020. However, most fuel-grade material now produced goes to other users such as paper mills, a spokesman said.
The drivers to develop a waste wood supply chain are becoming increasingly compelling, with rising landfill tax and local authority targets to divert biodegradable waste from landfill. But Mr King said there are issues that need to be overcome. "There are certain complexities in sorting waste wood - in removing treated timber for example."
This cautious attitude is echoed by Geoff Hadfield, chairman of the Wood Recyclers Association, who warned that there is "a lot of misunderstanding" about the types of waste wood that can be burned in power plant without damaging equipment or exceeding waste incineration Directive emissions limits.
Standards to define grades of waste wood and their contamination levels would overcome this and make it easier for biomass plant developers to specify feedstock needs. The problem was highlighted last year by the Environment Agency, which examined whether 'clean' waste wood could be classified as a material rather than a waste and thus become exempt from waste management controls.
For this to happen it said the wood recycling industry would have to develop standards and a certification system (ENDS Report 393, p 47). The standards must specify how companies could be sure that waste wood was free from contaminants.
Even if this problem was overcome, it would take time for supply chains to develop, Mr Hadfield added. For example, UK Wood Recycling only handles some 200,000 tonnes of waste wood annually - less than the volume that could be used at Tilbury alone.
Biomass and biofuels
The biofuels controversy can only get hotter
Protests against growing crops to provide biofuels for vehicles are escalating as concerns grow over their sustainability and food prices rise. Land is the key, argues Nicholas Schoon
Cement producer looks to move into RDF production
Major cement producer Cemex and a new power company have each applied to build a plant to produce refuse-derived fuel from municipal and commercial waste.
NGOs split over palm oil certification scheme
A scheme supported by WWF for the certification of sustainable palm oil has been criticised by Friends of the Earth and Greenpeace because it allows producers to fell tropical forest in order to create new plantations.
Products & Chemicals
Non-virgin timber remains 'waste'
The lack of a common standard for "clean" used wood means the Environment Agency cannot make it "non-waste".1 The decision, announced in a regulatory position statement, issued in October, is the latest to emerge from the Agency's waste protocols project (ENDS Report 376, pp 19-20 ).
Carbon & energy efficiency
Southampton to get CHP plant
A combined heat and power plant powered by palm oil and capable of generating 50MW of electricity and 32MW of heat is to be built in Southampton.
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Pegasus Group


This is a little guide/FAQ to explain what is the role of a moderator in Tatoeba, and to make sure moderators use their powers wisely.
So with the growing community, more and more sentences are getting in the "delete me" and "correct me" queues (due to members who never come back to correct their sentences).
Moderators are here to help take care of these sentences that no one else can take care of.
Moderator can currently delete, edit, link/unlink any sentence. Yes, this is a lot of power, but since contributions are logged and can be seen by everyone, we don't need to worry too much about a moderator going nuts and ruining others' work.
Keep in mind that the moderator's rights are not "stable" yet. We will balance out the permissions over time. For now, we don't really have time, so we'll trust moderators for doing the right things.
When should moderators edit or delete?
Only use your moderator rights as the last resort.
This is especially true when dealing with others' sentences. Some people will gladly let you edit or delete their sentences without having to be notified about it (they may even be annoyed by this). But other people may feel that you are abusing of your powers, not respecting their work, not acknowledging their presence in the project, or whatsoever.
To avoid any kind of conflict, only edit sentences where the latest correction request says "two weeks ago" (or more) and no correction has been made. Only delete a sentence after asking the owner if they're okay with their contribution being deleted.
Basically, give people the time to do their work first, and only if they don't do anything, you can step in.
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