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Design Museum Publishing
Established in 2015, Design Museum Publishing makes innovative books encompassing all elements of design, including architecture, fashion, product and graphic design.
The museum's publications reflect the scholarship of its curatorial and learning teams, and have been designed by some of the most celebrated editorial designers in the world. Design Museum Publishing ultimately aims to publish valuable, authoritative and beautifully designed resources for design students, practitioners and enthusiasts alike.
Browse all Design Museum publications at the Design Museum Shop
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Moving to Mars
Moving to Mars: Design for the Red Planet
Edited by Justin McGuirk, Andrew Nahum and Eleanor Watson
Designed by Studio Julia
Getting humans to Mars has become one of the great challenges of our time. It will be an extraordinary technological feat, but also a feat of design. This is the first book dedicated to designing for the Red Planet. From life on a spacecraft to survival on Mars' inhospitable surface, new forms of clothing, farming and architecture will be needed. This volume looks at the real work designers and architects are generating now – as well as more speculative proposals of what this future might look like. Some ask whether we should go to Mars at all, while others argue that the rigours of such a mission would force us to design a waste-free way of life.
Illustrated with more than 300 images and featuring original essays by leading thinkers in their field, Moving to Mars: Design for the Red Planet includes projects by NASA, SpaceX and the European Space Agency, as well as new work by designers and architects including HASSELL, Konstantin Grcic, Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg and RÆBURN. It also includes an interview with the science fiction writer Kim Stanley Robinson, who addresses why speculative design is the ideal discipline for imagining the 'material grammar' of a life on Mars.
Beazley Designs of the Year 2019
Edited by Beatrice Galilee and Maria McLintock
Designed by John Morgan studio and Mark Cortes Favis
Now in its twelfth year, the Design Museum's Beazley Designs of the Year award and exhibition showcase the most innovative, relevant and thought-provoking projects in contemporary design. From the first iPhone to Zaha Hadid's final building, the nominations for the award have spanned the fields of architecture, digital, fashion, graphics, product and transport. Introduced by Deyan Sudjic and guest curator Beatrice Galilee, this illustrated book brings together all the nominated designs for 2019, along with the reasons for their selection by an international group of design experts, practitioners and critics. It is a snapshot of the most exciting things happening in design today.
Home Futures
Home Futures: Living in Yesterday's Tomorrow
Edited by Eszter Steierhoffer and Justin McGuirk
Designed by John Morgan studio
The 'home of the future' has long intrigued designers and popular culture alike. Whether it was the dream of the fully mechanised home or the notion that technology might liberate us from home altogether, the domestic realm was a site of endless invention and speculation. But what happened to those visions? Are today's smart homes the future that architects and designers once predicted, or has our idea of home proved resistant to real change?
Home Futures: Living in Yesterday's Tomorrow explores today's home through the prism of yesterday's imagination. Alongside original essays by leading voices in the field, this richly illustrated book features more than 200 colour images, organised in six thematic sections exploring privacy, the smart home, compact living, self-sufficiency, nomadic lifestyles and the idea of the home as an idyllic landscape. Ultimately this book proposes that we are already living in yesterday's tomorrow, just not in the way anyone predicted.
The designers, architects and artists featured in this book include:
Dunne & Raby
Industrial Facility
Jan Kaplický
OpenStructures
Alison and Peter Smithson
Studio Makkink & Bey
With original essays on the home and its future by:
Deyan Sudjic
Pier Vittorio Aureli, Martino Tattara and Marson Korbi of Dogma
Sarah Kember
Jing Liu of SO–IL
Justin McGuirk
Eszter Steierhoffer
Home Futures In-Depth
What happened to...
To mark the Home Futures exhibition, guest authors take stock of some of the changes that the contemporary domestic interior has endured in the last two decades. What happened to the TV, the telephone, the bed? Explore more of these essays in the official exhibition catalogue.
Edited by Aric Chen and Eleanor Watson
Now in its eleventh year, the Design Museum's Beazley Designs of the Year award and exhibition showcase the most innovative, relevant and thought-provoking projects in contemporary design. From the first iPhone to Zaha Hadid's final building, the nominations for the award have spanned the fields of architecture, digital, fashion, graphics, product and transport. Introduced by Deyan Sudjic and guest curator Aric Chen of M+ in Hong Kong, this illustrated book brings together all the nominated designs for 2018, along with the reasons for their selection by an international group of design experts, practitioners and critics. It is a snapshot of the most exciting things happening in design today.
Beautifully redesigned by leading graphic designer John Morgan, this year's catalogue is the first entry in a new decade-long series of collectible books titled the Beazley Designs of the Year Catalogue Series.
Eighty-five nominees are featured in this book, including:
Amateur Architecture Studio
Formafantasma
Telfar Clemens
Hope to Nope: Graphics and Politics 2008 –18
Edited by Lucienne Roberts, David Shaw, Rebecca Wright and Margaret Cubbage
Hope to Nope: Graphics and politics 2008–18 shows how graphic design not only responds to political events, but can also challenge and even shape them. From the Great Recession of 2008, the BP oil spill and the terrorist attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, to the Brexit Referendum and the 2016 US presidential election that shocked the world, Hope to Nope explores the role of graphic design in one of the most politically turbulent decades in recent history.
As traditional media rubs shoulders with the hashtag and the meme, the influence and impact of graphic design has never been greater, or more international in its reach. North Korean propaganda, fake posts disseminated by Russian troll farms, a human billboard campaign against sexual harassment in China and anti-Zuma rallies from South Africa reflect how graphic design gives voice to political hopes and fears around the world.
Alongside interviews with celebrated graphic designer Milton Glaser and street artist Shepard Fairey, the international designers and artists featured in this book include:
Dread Scott
ThoughtMatter
Michael Bierut
Marwan Shahin
Designs of our Time
Designs of our Time: 10 Years of Designs of the Year
Edited by Tom Wilson and Mark Cortes Favis
Designed by Studio Fernando Gutiérrez
Designs of our Time:10 Years of Designs of the Year was published to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the Designs of the Year exhibition at the Design Museum. Starting in 2008, the exhibition is an annual review of the most innovative, relevant and thought-provoking projects in contemporary design.
A total of 840 innovative and thought-provoking designs from across the world, selected by 205 nominators from across architecture, digital, fashion, graphics, product and transport.
Ranging from the scale of Zaha Hadid's architecture to Harvard's human organs-on-chips project, these are some of the designs that have defined our times: Alexander McQueen's bridal dress for the Duchess of Cambridge, Google's self-driving car, the London 2012 Olympic Torch, Pokémon Go, David Adjaye's newly opened Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC, and many more.
Ferrari: Under the Skin
Edited by Andrew Nahum and Martin Derrick
Designed by Pentagram
Ferrari is an extraordinary, evolutionary company that emerged in the aftermath of World War II. Impelled by the fierce ambition of its founder, Enzo Ferrari, and the almost religious dedication of his team, Ferrari has since become one of the world's most iconic car brands.
Published to commemorate the marque's 70th anniversary, Ferrari: Under the Skin is an in-depth and revealing account of this fascinating success story. It includes essays by leading experts in the field, including Andrew Nahum, Martin Derrick, Peter Dron and Stephen Bayley. Drawing on rarely seen material, including personal ephemera, technical drawings, master models and striking product photography, this compelling exploration of Ferrari – the man, design, engineering, racing and clientele – is a must-have for Ferrari enthusiasts, car fans and anyone who wants to know more about one of the most famous brands in history.
Beazley Designs of the Year
Edited by Glenn Adamson and Eleanor Watson
Designed by Micha Weidmann Studio
The Beazley Designs of the Year awards and exhibition, now in its tenth year, is an annual review of the most innovative, relevant and thought-provoking projects in contemporary design. Introduced by Deyan Sudjic and guest curator Glenn Adamson, this illustrated catalogue brings together all the shortlisted projects, together with the reasons for their selection by an international cohort of design experts and practitioners. It is a snapshot of the most exciting things happening in design right now.
California: Designing Freedom
Edited by Justin McGuirk and Brendan McGetrick
Designed by Barnbrook
How did California come to have such a powerful influence on contemporary design? This book explores how the ideals of the 1960s counterculture morphed into the tech culture of Silicon Valley, and how 'Designed in California' became a global phenomenon. The central premise is that California has pioneered tools of personal liberation, from LSD to surfboards and iPhones. This ambitious survey brings together political posters and portable devices, but also looks beyond hardware to explore how user interface designers in the San Francisco Bay Area are shaping some of our most common daily experiences. By turns empowering, addictive and troubling, Californian products have affected our lives to such an extent that in some ways we are all now Californians.
Lavishly illustrated, California: Designing Freedom features essays by leading experts in the field, such as Barry M Katz and Louise Sandhaus, as well as interviews with key designers and thinkers, including Fred Turner, Kevin Kelly and April Greiman. It also features a rediscovered lecture by Steve Jobs, introduced by Apple's chief design officer, Jonathan Ive.
Imagine Moscow
Imagine Moscow : Architecture, Propaganda, Revolution
Edited by Eszter Steierhoffer
Designed by STSQ
Marking the centenary of the Russian Revolution, Imagine Moscow: Architecture, Propaganda, Revolution explores Moscow as it was envisioned by a bold generation of architects in the 1920s and early 1930s. Featuring rarely seen material, this book – and the exhibition of the same title – portrays an idealistic vision of the Soviet capital that was never realized.
Focusing on six unbuilt architectural landmarks, the book explores how these schemes reflected changes in everyday life and society following the revolution. Large-scale architectural plans, models and drawings are placed alongside propaganda posters, textiles and porcelain, contextualizing the transformation of a city reborn as the new capital of the USSR and the international centre of socialism. The book also includes essays by Richard Anderson, Jean-Louis Cohen and Deyan Sudjic, which address a range of important themes in early Soviet architecture that remain relevant today.
Edited by Jeremy Myerson
Designed by LucienneRoberts+
Published to tie in with the NEW OLD exhibition at the Design Museum, this book explores the potential for new design to enhance the experience of later life in the future. From robotic clothing to driverless cars, this book looks at design for identity, community, home, working and mobility as our population ages rapidly.
In addition to a range of commissioned essays by knowledgeable experts in the field, the book features specially commissioned designs by Yves Béhar, Special Projects, Sam Hecht and Kim Colin of Future Facility, IDEO, Konstantin Grcic and PriestmanGood.
Fear and Love
Edited by Justin McGuirk
Designed by OK-RM
Fear and Love: Reactions to a Complex World is the official catalogue that accompanies the opening exhibition of the new Design Museum. It is essentially a book about what design means today. We know that design shapes the world around us, but Fear and Love goes further, arguing that it is implicated in some of the defining issues of our time. In this book, eleven designers from around the world – including OMA, Hussein Chalayan, Kenya Hara and Neri Oxman – explore a spectrum of contemporary themes. The result is a diverse portrait of the world that includes sentient robots, networked sexuality, slow fashion and settled nomads. These are explored through the eyes of the designers themselves and through a series of essays by renowned writers and thinkers. The result captures the emotionally charged mood of the present and suggests that design is a way of looking at the world, and a way to change it.
Designer, Maker, User
Edited by Alex Newson, Eleanor Suggett and Deyan Sudjic
Designed by Villalba Lawson
Designer Maker User is the official catalogue for the Design Museum's new permanent collection display. It also serves as an accessible introduction to contemporary design, providing non-specialists and enthusiasts with an appreciation of the objects and spaces that shape everyday life. As well as showcasing the individual roles within the industry, this book demonstrates where the three roles merge, giving readers fresh insight into the sometimes complex, but always fascinating, world of design. Comprehensive and engaging, the book features design landmarks from the Helvetica typeface to the Boeing 747; a timeline of influential characters and events; key texts from Adolf Loos to Victor Papanek; and new insights from designers such as Marc Newson and Paul Smith to the question 'What is Good Design?'
Story of the Design Museum
By Tom Wilson
The definitive and essential guide, The Story of the Design Museum charts the history of London's world-class Design Museum from the 1980s to the present day – from twenty-five years of groundbreaking exhibitions at its former home in Shad Thames to the future in its spectacular new home in a landmark 1960s architectural icon in Kensington. Contributions from founder Sir Terence Conran, director Deyan Sudjic, designer John Pawson and photographer Hélène Binet capture the pioneering creative spirit of the world's leading museum of contemporary design and architecture.
The Design Museum in a Box
Edited by Mark Cortes Favis and Deyan Sudjic
Designed by Penguin
The Design Museum in a Box is a collection of 100 carefully curated postcards that illustrate every aspect of design, from typography to fashion, and from furniture to digital. The Design Museum's collections, which include work from the most innovative designers from around the world from the early days of mass production to the present day, are the starting point for this selection. Along with the museum's posters and exhibitions over the past four decades, designed by everybody from Ettore Sottsass to Zaha Hadid, they show the unique part that design has to play in shaping a changing world.
hello paul smith
Hello Japan: The Official Exhibition Catalogue for 'Hello, My Name is Paul Smith'
By Paul Smith and Deyan Sudjic
Edited by Mark Cortes Favis, Ianthe Fry, Roz Morrison and Jonathan Towle
Following the success of Hello, My Name Is Paul Smith, which opened at the Design Museum in November 2013, the exhibition toured in Japan (Kyoto, Tokyo and Nagoya) in 2016. Hello Japan is the official catalogue that was produced to accompany the touring exhibition, and is written in Japanese and rich in beautiful imagery. The catalogue was specially commissioned for a Japanese audience, and celebrates not only Paul Smith's story, his collections and collaborations, but also the inspirations and obsessions that have helped to transform a small bed-room-sized shop into an innovative global forum for culture and style.
The fifty series
The Design Museum Fifty series is a thoughtful, stylish overview of the most fascinating topics in design. A collaboration between the Design Museum and Octopus Publishing Group, each book gathers together the fifty most important, iconic and innovative designs to tell the story of a certain key field of design. Covering topics as diverse as dresses, cars, bicycles, typefaces and shoes – as well as a new series looking at the design icons of London, New York, Paris and Berlin – the books offer an accessible entry point to a range of design topics. Each entry is accompanied by carefully curated imagery, making the books a smart, compact review of some of the most enduring areas of the design world.


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Q: Splitting a string by text language I am working with a corpus of text documents (stored as one character string each) that are predominantly in English, but include some documents in Spanish and some that repeat the same information in both English and Spanish. I used the cld2 and cld3 packages (which implement Chrome's language detection functionality in R) to estimate the languages contained in each string in the corpus. My goal is to process all the strings containing text in both English and Spanish such that the English portions are retained and the Spanish portions are removed.
Here is an example of three of the strings I'm working with:
mixed.language.strings <- c("Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: Today will be the First Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival! Local groups begin at 1:00pm and world renowned headliners start at 3:00pm. It will be located in Millennium Park. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to participate in this FREE event! \nEnjoy the weather on this beautiful Sunday! \n ************** \n Departamento de Asuntos Culturales y Eventos Especiales: Hoy será el Primer Festival Anual de Mariachi y Balet Folklórico! Los grupos locales comienzan a las 1:00 pm y los grupos de renombre mundial empiezan a las 3:00 pm. Será en el Millennium Park. Inviten a su familia, amigo@s, y vecin@s a este evento completamente GRATIS!",
"Call or walk into our office for information on the Emergency Heating Repair Program which provides eligible low-income, owner-occupied homes grants for a new heating system.\n\nLlame o visite nuestra oficina para más información sobre un programa de la Ciudad ofreciendo dinero hacía la reparación o instalación de sistemas de calefacción. Dueños de casa de ingresos bajos son elegibles.   \n\n 3476 S. Archer Ave. \n (773) 523-8250",
"Join me and other local elected officials for a workshop on appealing your property taxes. Homes in West & South townships of Cook County are currently eligible to appeal. See flier for more info, or call my office at 773-523-8250.\n\nLos invito a un taller sobre el proceso de apalear sus impuestos de propiedad. Hogares en los West y East "townships" del Condado de Cook son elegibles ahora para apalear sus impuestos. Por favor refiéranse al volante añadido a este mensaje, o llame mi oficina al 773-523-8250, para más información."
)

As far as I've been able to determine, cld2 and cld3 can estimate the languages contained within a string, but cannot extract portions of the string based on language.
Is there a different package in R that I can use to identify the portions of each string that are in each language, and split the string in two based on that?
Thanks! Sorry if this isn't clear; it's my first time posting.

A: Here's an implementation of the approach I suggested in my comment, which will work if you expect newlines in between the languages in your strings. (This is the case in all your examples.  If it's not true in general, perhaps you could try splitting on newlines, periods, exclamations, and question marks)
library('cld2')

list.of.strings <- strsplit(mixed.language.strings, '\n')
ExtractEnglishSubstrings <- function(string.vector) {
  return(string.vector[which(detect_language(string.vector) == 'en')])
}

lapply(list.of.strings, ExtractEnglishSubstrings)

This outputs
[[1]]
[1] "Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: Today will be the First Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival! Local groups begin at 1:00pm and world renowned headliners start at 3:00pm. It will be located in Millennium Park. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to participate in this FREE event! "
[2] "Enjoy the weather on this beautiful Sunday! "

[[2]]
[1] "Call or walk into our office for information on the Emergency Heating Repair Program which provides eligible low-income, owner-occupied homes grants for a new heating system."

[[3]]
[1] "Join me and other local elected officials for a workshop on appealing your property taxes. Homes in West & South townships of Cook County are currently eligible to appeal. See flier for more info, or call my office at 773-523-8250."

If you prefer the strings stitched back together and returned in a vector instead of as a list of vectors, this modification should do that...
ExtractEnglishSubstrings <- function(string.vector) {
  english.vector <- string.vector[which(detect_language(string.vector) == 'en')]
  reassembled.string <- paste0(english.vector, collapse=' ')
  return(reassembled.string)
}

unlist(lapply(list.of.strings, ExtractEnglishSubstrings))

returns
[1] "Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: Today will be the First Annual Mariachi and Folklorico Festival! Local groups begin at 1:00pm and world renowned headliners start at 3:00pm. It will be located in Millennium Park. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to participate in this FREE event!  Enjoy the weather on this beautiful Sunday! "
[2] "Call or walk into our office for information on the Emergency Heating Repair Program which provides eligible low-income, owner-occupied homes grants for a new heating system."
[3] "Join me and other local elected officials for a workshop on appealing your property taxes. Homes in West & South townships of Cook County are currently eligible to appeal. See flier for more info, or call my office at 773-523-8250."

A: For anyone else who is tackling a similar problem, I made a few modifications to the excellent code that HardlandMason offered.
The code below keeps substrings, similar to what HarlandMason offered, with two changes: (1) rather than taking in a vector of character strings as its input, it takes in a single character string and outputs a single character string; and (2) it allows you to input the language of the substrings you would like to keep (in the format required by the cld2::detect_language function).
KeepSubstrings.bylanguage <- function(string, language) {
string.vector <- unlist(strsplit(string, '\n'))
cut.vector <- string.vector[which(cld2::detect_language(string.vector) == language)]
reassembled.string <- paste0(cut.vector, collapse=' ')
return(reassembled.string)
}

The code below is similar but removes substrings of a certain language rather than retaining only substrings of a certain language (this is useful if some of the substrings are very short and thus pose problems for the detect_language function, and you would rather be more cautious about retaining substrings about which the function is uncertain):
RemoveSubstrings.bylanguage <- function(string, language) {
string.vector <- unlist(strsplit(string, '\n'))
cut.vector <- string.vector[which(cld2::detect_language(string.vector) != language)]
reassembled.string <- paste0(cut.vector, collapse=' ')
return(reassembled.string)
}

Both of these can be applied over a vector of character strings using lapply or sapply as suggested in the previous answer.

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Veers Hard Left
This is the New York State assembly chamber.
I live in New York State. My state is a politically liberal state. However, N.Y. State government has not been as liberal as it could have been. For example, N.Y. has not been as politically left as California, and this has been the case for one big reason...
Democrats have pretty much had total political control of California for more than 20 years. But that has not been the case here in New York. For more than 25 years, the N.Y. Senate has been in the control of Republicans and the Assembly by Democrats. There was a two-year exception in 20009-10, when Democrats briefly gained power over both houses, but it was a tenuous hold and they couldn't keep it.
It has been Republican control of the N.Y. Senate that has prevented the very worst of liberal, leftist, and progressive legislation from being passed.
But with the election last month, Democrats now have a large Senate majority, along with control of the other branches of government. They now have the power that California liberals have had for decades.
The reality of this hit me when I recently read a letter from New Yorker's Family Research Foundation, a Christian organization that lobbies NY legislators in an effort to influence political outcomes. I've financially supported their lobbying arm (New Yorker's For Constitutional Freedoms) for many years.
While other lobbyists seek to influence legislation for financial gain. NYCF lobbies to influence for righteous outcomes. What a novel idea. Do other states have this?
Here is how the letter started...
There is no positive spin regarding this year's election results in New York.
Across the nation, the "blue wave" didn't amount to as much as many suggested it would. In the Empire State, however, it was a blue tsunami. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand won with over 64% of the vote. Governor Andrew Cuomo pulled in nearly 58%. Democrats swept the statewide races retaining control of both the Attorney General's and Comptroller's offices as well. The State Assembly remains virtually unchanged with the Democratic Party maintaining an easy supermajority in that chamber. The real change is coming in the State Senate, though. Election Day hit the Senate Republicans like a Nor'easter. Prior to November, Republicans controlled the chamber 32-31, but after the electoral avalanche, it will be a 40-23 Democrat-controlled State Senate when legislators return in January.
Our lobbying arm, New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, has historically had tremendous success blocking legislation in the upper house, but with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) at the helm in 2019, there will be little chance for these types of continued legislative victories. I don't want to sugarcoat it. Legislatively, it's going to be ugly in New York for the foreseeable future.
"Ugly in New York" is not a hopeful message, but the letter goes on to make the case for continued perseverance in the face of seemingly hopeless odds.
All of which brings to my mind the dichotomy between Christian obedience and worldly success. Simply stated, Christians are not expected by God to be successful in every endeavor. They are, rather, called to be obedient to what God calls them to do. Such callings may result in utter failure from the human perspective, and that can be profoundly disappointing, but it is beside the point. The point being, that obedience is more important than success from God's perspective.
That's something to think about, and the letter concludes with something more to think about...
This Christmas, as I sit before the tree, I will look at the manger scene and take strange solace in the knowledge that human government will always ultimately fail. Yes, it is instituted by God for our good, but at some point, it will always disappoint. Why? Because government is led by people born with an inherent sin nature...
That quote illustrates a fundamental human understanding that all the founders of our American form of government understood very well. They did not believe for a moment that mankind was fundamentally good, especially when it came to government power. They knew that power was a corrupting force on sinful humans. And that is why they set up a government structure with divided powers, along with layers of checks and balances.
As New York state government takes a hard left turn, I'm holding on tight.
Agree or disagree, your comment is welcomed here. But profanity or foolishness is not. Thank you.

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The Circus House: Eye Exam?? I think I should get my head examined.
Eye Exam?? I think I should get my head examined.
It is that time of year again, back to school which means looking at the board. I noticed Olivia has been squinting so I decided to take the kids to Optical Image for their yearly eye exams. Why not book four appointments in a row and take Ellie along too!
This is what happens when you try to blowdry your hair so you don't have a "mom bun" for once and let your one year old dress herself. Only one shoe and it's on the wrong foot and how about a sandal through the third toe? Hair ties for bracelets completes the look.
I bought Carson gum yesterday and said he could have it after his eye exam. He doesn't listen and had it for breakfast. He thought it would look nice as a moustache. Ellie swallowed four pieces of gum during the eye exams which still didn't keep her quiet.
Levi complains that he doesn't get enough "blog face time" but then every picture I take of him he is either annoyed or it is embarrassing so what can I do?
TMZ celebrity sighting outside of Urban Ground. Radio personality Ken Audette.
They love to touch things even the building I guess.
This is the teenage "you're killing me" taking pictures in a public place face.
It will go faster if you cooperate.
Another celebrity sighting I ran into fellow blog superstar Catherine http://cornerofcatsmind.blogspot.com/ but no time to chat as the kids were dragging me out!
Sometimes brothers and sisters can get along and be nice to eachother.
And sometimes brothers are mean! What a brilliant use of the kid's toys.
See one of her brother's likes her. Look how is admiring her.
When are you going to be on Dragon's Den???
If you're Happy and You know it- Dance!


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Дейл Б. «Хэм» Хэмилтон (; 16 августа 1919, Форт-Уэйн, штат Индиана, США — 12 августа 1994, Форт-Уэйн, штат Индиана, США) — американский профессиональный баскетболист, завершивший карьеру. Чемпион НБЛ в сезоне 1943/1944 годов.

Ранние годы

Дейл Хэмилтон родился 16 августа 1919 года в городе Форт-Уэйн (штат Индиана), учился там же в Южной средней школе, в которой играл за местную баскетбольную команду.

Студенческая карьера

В 1939 году закончил Франклинский колледж, где в течение двух лет играл за баскетбольную команду «Франклин Гриззлис». При Хэмилтоне «Гриззлис» один раз выигрывали регулярный чемпионат межуниверситетской спортивной конференции Индианы (1939). Два года подряд становился её лучшим бомбардиром, а также включался в символическую сборную конференции (1938—1939). Кроме того на данный момент он является единственным выпускником Франклинского колледжа, в дальнейшем выступавшем в НБА.

Профессиональная карьера

Играл на позиции атакующего защитника и лёгкого форварда. В 1939 году Дейл Хэмилтон заключил договор с командой «Хэммонд Кайзер Олл-Американс», выступавшей в Национальной баскетбольной лиге (НБЛ). Позже выступал за команды «Форт-Уэйн Золлнер Пистонс» (НБЛ), «Уилмингтон Бомберс» (АБЛ), «Толидо Джипс» (НБЛ) и «Уотерлу Хокс» (НБЛ и НБА). Всего в НБЛ провёл 8 неполных сезонов, а в АБЛ и НБА — по одному сезону. В сезоне 1943/1944 годов Хэмилтон, будучи одноклубником Бобби Макдермотта, Джерри Буша, Пола Бёрча, Бадди Дженнетта, Чика Райзера и Джейка Пелкингтона выиграл чемпионский титул в составе «Форт-Уэйн Золлнер Пистонс». В следующем сезоне он провёл за «Пистонс» всего две игры, после чего перебрался в клуб из Американской баскетбольной лиги «Уилмингтон Бомберс», поэтому не сумел повторить свой прошлогодний успех. Всего за карьеру в НБЛ Дейл сыграл 213 игр, в которых набрал 861 очко (в среднем 4,0 за игру). Всего за карьеру в НБА Хэмилтон сыграл 14 игр, в которых набрал 25 очков (в среднем 1,8 за игру) и сделал 17 передач. Помимо этого Дейл Хэмилтон в составе «Кайзер Олл-Американс», «Золлнер Пистонс» и «Джипс» шесть раз участвовал во Всемирном профессиональном баскетбольном турнире, став его победителем в 1944 году и бронзовым призёром в 1943 году («Пистонс»), а также серебряным призёром в 1947 году («Джипс»).

Смерть

Дейл Хэмилтон скончался в пятницу, 12 августа 1994 года, на 75-м году жизни в городе Форт-Уэйн (штат Индиана).

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Ссылки
 Статистика в НБЛ на сайте Basketball-Reference.com
 Статистика в НБА на сайте Basketball-Reference.com
 Статистика на сайте Justsportsstats.com

Баскетболисты США
Игроки «Хэммонд Кайзер Олл-Американс»
Игроки «Форт-Уэйн Золлнер Пистонс»
Игроки «Уилмингтон Бомберс»
Игроки «Толидо Джипс»
Игроки «Уотерлу Хокс»

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Daimon Downey Multi Dimensional Artist
Most people know Daimon Downey as the former frontman of Australian award winning band Sneaky Sound System. These days, he's more known for creating bold and colourful works of art in his home studio in Bondi. X Files speaks to Daimon about where it all began, his creative practices, how his aesthetic has developed over time and his upcoming exhibition 'HALF-MASKED...how little it takes to say a lot'.
From the beginning, tell us more about yourself. You have many interesting passions which have led to successful careers. From music (co-founder of Sneaky sound system) to restaurants, to artistry, tell us about your career journey.
As an ambitious 18-year-old Bellingen boy I had just finished studying fine art and photography when I moved to the 'Big Boys City' (Sydney) with a suitcase of pastels and paints and a mission to become an artist and make a little noise. My amazing parents have always been super supportive of all my decisions leading into the world of art, from leaving high school early to study art and moving solo to the big smoke. Their support gave me the confidence to find my groove. Back in the day, I had some pretty odd jobs, from carving the roast on Sunday's at Maniacal day club, selling cowboy boots on Route 66, running kids birthday party's at Luna Park, being a doorman at Globe nightclub and selling schooners at the Cricketers Arms hotel in Surry hills. I loved working!
During this time, my art was still happening but it was bedroom stuff given away when I had one too many drinks. Then came the switch-a-roo... I met my friend Angus and I started rapping over his DJ-ing. One thing led to another, and we started Sneaky Sound System. Not long after, Sneaky Sundays became huge. We were gigging almost every night and then the stars started to align. Connie came on board and we made some hits and the rest is electric history! 14 years later, I sung my final song and left the band to get my feet back on the ground and hands back into art.
In the first year after leaving Sneaky Sound System, I put together an art fair with Charlie Hinkfuss called MCM House ART FAIR. I invited over 60 artists to show their work over three days and it went OFF! Wild and energetic, it was the perfect setup to enter into the scene and I ended up selling 6 paintings of my own. Not long after I had my very first solo show and it was a sellout. I'm so thankful for this because I had no backup plan if it didn't workout. This was it, I had my aesthetic, I was rushing off a huge show and it was working out.
Next came an opportunity in the hospitality world, a great little bar venue in Double Bay. We called it Pelicano, a great little success and that has only just shut down after 7 years (an institution in Sydney timeline terms) I also had a crack at an 80s night club in the city with Tim Holmes A Court called Bondys. It was awesome but a total flop. And, an Italian restaurant in the CBD called Lemon Tree but again that was a nail bitter all the way. I love the tangible creative decisions that hospitality demands as it is relentless, exciting, colourful and honest. While all this was happening I managed to pull together more art shows for NYC, Brisbane, Sydney, and Perth. Now its just full time painting and I have never been happier.
When did you realise you could transition these skills into art?
I realised it is not so much a transition but more a thread. A common purpose of a clean aesthetic throughout. Certainly, all these experiences have helped refine and filter my process.
Your different passions and careers all have something in common...creativity. How do you stay creative and where does your inspiration come from?
It is the colourful card I have been dealt with. So, through necessity comes creation. My choice to make art from a young age has forced my hand to stay with it. I'm out of the 'real job' market even if I wanted be in it so staying creative is a necessity and one that give me immense pleasure. I'm inspired to create by the willingness of people to accept it, ideas come from everything, everywhere but an audience is also key.
How do you find the balance between being a businessman and being a creative?
That scale that definitely tips towards the creative side. I have a tendency to want to do it all myself, I love the puzzle and the build but I'm learning to get the help where I need it.
Do you think art was always your calling? When did you first start creating?
I have always joked that I would have been scribbling on the walls of mum's womb if I had a crayon so it's clear where my head was at from very young. I had a lot of time creating growing up in Bellingen. TV was far off the radar so imagination was encouraged. It was a town that entertained the alternative, so I remember my creative side being nurtured not just by my parents but by the town and the teachers. I knew from very early on that it wasn't so much my calling but that it just felt normal.
Talk us through your creative style.
A balanced, positive alternative to a complex, hard world. I love colour! I want people to live in it more, to wear it more, to use it more. Not in a psychedelic mad messy way but in a soft mesmerising considered way. I have a few styles in my painting but all with the same approach. Balance, colour, and freedom within the confinements.
When creating, how do you measure the success of your art?
Your heart races, you know you're onto a good thing. it just feels right. I start to imagine it places and you want to show people without hesitation.
Your new exhibition 'HALF MASKED…how little it takes to say a lot' is coming up - tell us the inspiration around this collection and what we can expect to see.
It's the first time I have dedicated a show to a subject and this will be show of faces. Abstracted to the point that it will sit on the edge of expression... how much can I take away before it disappears? There will also be some straight edge used and that is also new for me so its exciting to lay it out and show new things. The show idea began with tiny collage pieces then I have transferred the idea into large canvases... the framing with be an integral part of the work as is with a lot of my past smaller works.
It's a very poppy show...bright solid colours.
How do you find the happy medium between creativity and commerciality with your art? Is this something you think about when creating?
Bills are bills and art is art. I have no problem if they get on with each other. There is a lot of BS in all artistic mediums and scenes that if you have some success in a commercial landscape then you have sold out or are worthy of seat at some tables. If I have been commissioned to create something for a brand or a space they have come to me for my ideas and ability to be myself so its all made from the right place and if thats a bill payer then bring it on.
Do you have a favourite piece of your art which you have created?
I love the mural at Reas at Wategoes. She fits in perfectly but I always get a kick out of the ceramic vases I made for Said Failed 80s nightclub Bondys
Has there been a favourite moment in your career to date?
Its been a wild ride and I have celebrated many moments but its the time when you realise you made the right choices that get me.
I have just released for the first time ever my limited edition prints of work from past shows which is super exciting. Also, the show that was COVID-19 cancelled will be showing in October in Sydney plus a little show soon at a gallery in Berrima on the Southern Highlands then...
Keep up with Daimon on Instagram, and check out his website. Images: Ashleigh Larden
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Who knew that something I wanted very badly at age 10 would suddenly become the latest "fad"? When I attended summer camp as a kid everyone was wearing these and I wanted a pair more than anything. Every year I wanted a pair more than the previous year, but I never did get that pair of moccasins! Minnetonka's have been around since the 1940's and now I am the proud owner of two pair! Yee-Haw! Just the memories of wanting a pair of these for camp and finally having them has made me one happy camper! And the fact that my daughter in law and two grand-kids are wearing them also is very funny. These moccasins are great for all cowgirls out there. In the 40s Minnetonka's were marketed for the camper and resort crowds and were sold in resorts and souvenir shops around the U.S. Now everyone wants a pair or two! Can you believe you can find them at Nordstroms (or online)?
Yes, it is sad that these were a life time dream!
They are everywhere in WI. It's very north woods.
Cowboys' mom had them also. I remember in the summers that is all she wore. Really miss her & know you miss your mom.


Bear bile farms are horrible facilities that steal and illegally import wild bears from their natural habitat and pump them for their bile, which is used in Asian medicines.
Wild bears are very intelligent, resourceful, and tough, but bile bears are kept in a tiny cage once they are caught and forced onto their backs to endure painful bile extraction over and over for the remainder of their lives. They are poorly treated and are completely deprived of social interactions. Though their bile has proven to have no medicinal value, the practice of using it as a cure-all remedy in some Asian cultures.
Most of the bears, which are primarily sun bears and Asiatic black bears, are drugged and tied by the claws to a table, where a "draining apparatus" extracts bile from their gallbladders. Some unlucky bears live with a permanent catheter inserted so that it can constantly extract the yellow liquid.
One huge breeding ground for these facilities is in Laos, a country bordering China and Thailand. Illegal trading of wildlife and their parts is prominent in this country because of its proximity to China, where bile farming and the use of bile is still completely legal. China also the highest demand for bear bile, making the industry both profitable and consistent.
"A combination of weak laws, poor enforcement and official complicity in Laos allows the illegal wildlife trade to openly flourish," a 2015 report by the Environmental Investigation Agency said.
However, representatives from the Democratic Republic of Laos came to the Convention on International Trade for Endangered Species (CITES) conference with some good news. They said that the country intends to promptly close all bear bile and tiger farms within their nation.
Though the farming itself isn't illegal, the selling and purchasing of endangered animals is forbidden, and it's alleged that these unlawful trades are how farms get their bears. The CITES secretariat and UN agencies have visited farms several times to investigate the possibility of illegal trading.
After their announcement, the founder of Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand traveled to Laos to inquire about the shutting down of "one of Laos' most horrific bear bile farms" and devise a plan of action. They plan to close the facility and then bring 40 bears to the Laos Wildlife Rescue Center to live out the rest of their life in a sanctuary with lifelong care.
These tortured bears will soon get a second chance at life, love, and happiness with organizations lie WFFT keeping an eye on Laos to make sure that they follow through on their promise.
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This is where I share my LOVE for the people, places, products that are part of my world. I'm extremely fortunate to be surrounded by creative, inspiring and talented friends; work with some truly top-notch industry professionals; and use some fantastic materials in my creations.
I'm not an event coordinator, but I do LOVE planning parties and entertaining – especially all the unforgettable details that make a party unique and fun. I LOVE DIY and finding ways to throw a really fun party, without spending a lot of money – hey, a party doesn't have to be outrageous to be awesome!
As much as I love painting and decorating, I don't always have the time (or motivation) to work on our own home. But, on the rare occasion when I'm not spending time with my family, working on a wedding or painting for a client…AND actually have a moment to finish one of my own projects, I'll share it here.
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SIOUX FALLS, SD – One night after winning their first playoff game, the Tulsa 66ers were defeated 106-99 by the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
The 66ers were without the services of DJ White who was called back by the Oklahoma City Thunder. White scored 21 points, pulled down five rebounds and tallied four assists in game one of the series on Thursday.
A 20-8 fourth quarter run pulled Tulsa to within four points, but Sioux Falls made four of five free throws in the final minutes to close the door.
Oklahoma City Thunder assignees Kyle Weaver, Mustafa Shakur and Byron Mullens each scored in double digits for the second straight game. Weaver scored 20, while Shakur contributed 18 and Mullens added a double-double of 13 points and 12 rebounds. On the night the 66ers out rebounded the Skyforce 52-39.
The Skyforce were led by Greg Stiemsma's 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight blocks. Leemire Goldwire scored 23 points off of the bench.
The loss ties the best-of-three series at one game each with a deciding game three scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday in Sioux Falls.
Sioux Falls- G. Stiemsma 24, L. Goldwire 23, D. Bailey 19, J. Krabbenhoft 7, J. Newson 7, C. McCray 6, R. Sykes 4, N. Jawai 4.
Tulsa- D. Washington 21, K. Weaver 20, M. Shakur 18, B. Mullens 13, L. Owens 12, W. Adams 9, M. Lewis 4, D. Hardin 2.
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HomeLatest NewsHow Ukrainian boxing world champion Usyk cheated off the coast
How Ukrainian boxing world champion Usyk cheated off the coast
Usyk, world boxing champion from Ukraine
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If Zelensky during official speeches can draw some background behind his back, then the well-known boxer Oleksandr Usyk decided to deceive his compatriots without using chromakey. He stated that he was right on the shore of Yevpatoriya.
A Ukrainian nationalist in an AFU T-shirt and a baseball cap with a Ukrainian flag rejoiced in the frame: "Here, jogging in Evpatoria, on the Black Sea, and "Glory to Ukraine".
Then he repeated once again that in this form he walks in the Crimea.
Ukrainian bloggers noticed that Usyk's wife in social networks for some reason puts the geotags "Yalta". This aroused suspicion.
And users of social networks living in Evpatoria, such as those who grew up there in pioneer camps, began to directly ridicule Usykov, which clearly confused the coast.
Everything could pass for the truth, but Usyk was betrayed not even by traditional Turkish tents on the sand, but by huge palm trees in the corner of the frame.
"There are no such palm trees on the coast of Evpatoria," bloggers from Crimea authoritatively stated.
Netizens immediately found the city of Belek in Antalya province, where Usyk broadcasts from. It turned out that the Ukrainian nationalist got up early in the morning, when the employees of the Papillon Belvil hotel were in prayer, he jogged to the edge of the beach, where he recorded this video.
In general, while his compatriots are forced to die in Bakhmut (the Ukrainian name for Artemovsk), Usyk prefers to jog along the Mediterranean Sea. Maybe just training before the fight for Kyiv or Lviv?
Hardly. Last spring, the world boxing champion fled being drafted into the Ukrainian army. He went to Poland to fight British boxer Anthony Joshua. He won the battle, but he did not return home, he went to Turkey.
It seems that Usyk and his wife spent so much money on a 4-star Turkish hotel that they decided to try their hand at the psychological information fight against Russian citizens, whom he decided to scare not with a boxing feint, but with his T-shirt with a baseball cap.
In Russia, this video did not arouse much interest. But in Ukraine it became noticeable.
– Brothers, why isn't Usyk storming Bakhmut yet? Who is next to Papillon Belvil? Show us this champion with excuses, Ukrainian bloggers write.
We are waiting for news from the Turkish resorts.
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 Portneuf, ciudad de la provincia de Quebec;
 Portneuf-sur-Mer, municipio de la provincia de Quebec;
 Portneuf de la provincia de Quebec;
 Portneuf, distrito electoral de la provincia de Quebec;
 Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier, circunscripción federal de la provincia de Quebec.
 Saint-Léonard-de-Portneuf, municipio de la provincia de Quebec.

Estados Unidos
 Río Portneuf, un afluente del "Snake River" cerca de la ciudad de Pocatello, Idaho;
 Portneuf Wildlife Management Area, área protegida en Idaho.


Painting instructions come in various forms. As in anything else, when all else fails READ THE INSTRUCTIONS! When I first started my own painting business I really lacked in the estimating department.
Back then I could have really used some instructions. I spent several years [guestimating] my jobs. And eventually creating a fool-proof system that guarantees a profit every time.
1. ROLLER COVERS HAVE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE PACKAGE – this helps you to do a good job rolling out walls and ceilings and choosing the right roller cover for the right paint.
2. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CAN – this helps you to know things like drying time, re-coat time, which primer to use, which roller cover thickness to use, etc.
3. ESTIMATING AND ADVERTISING – these are mandatory instructions if you want to run a painting business. I do a lot of custom painting for homeowners and small businesses. Estimating and advertising is the biggest part of it all. Get this right and the rest falls in place.
4. NEW COATINGS – many contractors like to keep up with the latest paints and primers on the market – especially with industrial painting. With this type of painting (which I do not personally do) you have to keep up new or different coatings for various projects or new applications.
5. SPRAY PAINTING – this type of painting is relatively simple. You will need to know things like choosing the right size sprayer, the right spray tip, thinning ratios if any, etc.
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Secretary Mayorkas Remarks: 2022 World Summit on Counter-Terrorism
Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas delivered the following remarks at the 20th Annual World Summit on Counter-Terrorism in Herzliya, Israel, hosted by the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism. His remarks are below:
Thank you, Mr. Davis, for the kind introduction.
On this solemn occasion, we mark 21 years since the horrific and tragic attacks that occurred in the United States on September 11.
2,997 people died in the terrorist attacks on that day, and others suffered injuries and illnesses that would take their lives in the ensuing weeks, months, and years. Families, loved ones, and friends continue to feel the pain of their immense loss. As do we all.
21 years ago, the threat of terrorism was not new to the United States, but 9/11 changed our understanding of, and our response to it. The threat seeped into our daily lives and altered our routines, interactions, and gatherings. Behind us now were the days when we could walk onto an airplane for business or leisure without passing through rigorous security screening; when we could enter a large sporting or music event without passing through a metal detector; or when we could enter one of our own government's buildings without having our persons and belongings searched for weapons and dangerous devices.
Our consciousness of the terrorism threat progressed overnight from what could remotely be possible to that which is ever-present.
America was tragically awakened to a reality that Israel has lived with every day since even before it achieved its independence. I remember as an adolescent the reports and horrid photographs of the Egged buses that were bombed and mangled and the lives that were lost or injured as a result. 21 years ago last month 15 people were killed in the Sbarro bombing in Jerusalem. 19 Israelis have been killed by acts of terrorism this year. We are not yet a month past the attack on a bus stop outside the Old City in Jerusalem that left 8 people wounded. The bomb shelter in one's home is not a new phenomenon for those living in Israel.
No country can consider itself immune from the threat of terrorism. Not the more than 200 people who were killed and the hundreds more who were injured in the tourist district of Kuta on the Indonesian Island of Bali in 2002, nor those who sought to pray peacefully in their mosques on that fateful Friday in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2019, when more than 50 people lost their lives and 40 were injured.
The threat of terrorism remains very much present today, no less so than before. But the threat has not remained stagnant. Instead, it has proven to be dynamic and evolving. Yes, the physical threats very much remain – the backpack left in a bus station; the lone actor with a gun, knife, or explosive device; the rockets launched from increasing distances. Now, though, we also confront the attacks of adverse nation states and criminals in cyberspace, through hacking and exfiltration, ransomware, and other means. The ransomware attack on a medical center in Hadera and on the Colonial Pipeline in the United States are but two recent examples. We battle disinformation campaigns that seek to undermine the integrity of our ways of governing and our broader social contracts. The omnipresence of social media and online platforms has developed new for a for the threat of terrorism to materialize.
In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of 9/11, we in the United States were most intensely focused on the foreign terrorists, those who sought to enter the United States and do us severe harm. Though that threat certainly has not disappeared, a decade later we became increasingly concerned about the homegrown violent extremist, the individual already present in the United States who was radicalized to violence by a foreign terrorist ideology. Now we are very concerned about the domestic terrorist, or domestic violent extremist, who is radicalized to violence not by a foreign terrorist ideology, but by an ideology of hate, anti-government sentiment, false narrative, personal grievance, or other narrative propagated online.
The threat of terrorism is changing, it is not going away. The metal detectors, searches, bomb drills and shelters, the alert systems – the protective measures are not going away. The need for them is not diminishing, but in fact only increasing. Right now in America, parents are concerned about the safety of their children in school, as others worry whether they will be safe shopping for groceries on any given day, or celebrating with families on a national holiday. What, then, do we do?
We want to, and we must be able to, live full and rich lives. In the Department of Homeland Security, our job is to allow people to feel safe and secure so that they may live such a life. We fulfill this core mission in a wide variety of ways, with one overarching quality. We empower and equip communities and institutions to protect themselves by providing them with funding, threat information, best practices, training, security assessments, incident response support, and other resources. We work with others to help them prevent, protect, respond, and recover. We in the Biden-Harris Administration seek to build resilience through a whole-of-society approach. It is an approach defined by the quality of partnership. Fundamentally, our Department of Homeland Security is a department of partnerships.
The threat of terrorism cannot be countered alone. It requires unity in vigilance and unity of action. That is true domestically, each within our own borders. But it is also true internationally. We must work together, across borders, to share information and develop and share capabilities to defeat the scourge of terrorism and enable our citizens to live the full and rich lives that is the privilege of a free people.
I am proud of the close partnership we have built and continue to strengthen with the State of Israel and with so many of the nations represented here today. I am grateful for the work of the International Institute for Counterterrorism. It is through such institutions – it is through partnerships – that we will successfully counter the threat that so solemnly brings us together in Herzliya today, in person or virtually, to remember the tragedy of 9/11 and redouble our collective efforts to protect the freedom of our people and our way of life.
Domestic Violent Extremism (DVE)
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas


A year after graduation, I decided to live alone in the jungle that is the city.
My job as a media practitioner requires me to hop from one place to another, interact with people, and meet deadlines in between. If you are in Manila with a 9-5 job and you partner it with the daily dose of stress coming from traffic, I am sure you know the feeling.
And so I asked my parents if I could live in the city—on my own. Hesitant, of course, my ever supportive parents nodded and gave me a checklist of dos and do not's they still remind me up to this day.
Fast forward to four years, I may have been still the same old girl my parents know—who loves to eat sinaing na tulingan or dinengdeng, I know am more confident and independent as I was before.
I would love to share with you these four things I learned for the past four years of living independently.
The city can be intimidating. You need to be tough.
Yes, I know. You are a 20-something millennial uncovering the next chapter of your life alone. It sounds oh so independent. You'll get to spend time for yourself, see someone without the having too many interrogations from your parents and your nosy siblings, or go wherever you want to go without worrying about the curfew.
But these actions, if decided too abruptly, may end up ruining a supposed independent life in the city. Start by weighing things in: Do I really need to buy a car? Can I support myself with all these responsibilities? Do I have savings? Do I really need to say yes to this man I just met? Can I afford to go on our barkada trip?
Living alone means you are in charge of things. Learn to organize and make your priorities straight.
Take note of your actions and decisions, consult someone if you need to, get advice from your parents, and decide on your own. Remember, you are your own decision-maker. It's nice to have as many choices as you can but follow what's inside your heart and you'll never go wrong.
Sure, you can always go home to your parents and cry yourself to sleep. But I say, as long as you can handle it yourself, you deal with it on your own.
You thought you'll get to save but you end up spending more. Nevertheless, you learn to value money.
Moving out of your parent's house means you are taking off the once sheltered space you have. You'll wake up with no food on the table (You have to cook, or else you'll end up getting fat from the chain of fast foods in the block), the laundry will pile up (and it will smell), and you have to clean your place.
Moving out of your parents means you need to have your own space, buy groceries for yourself, pay the bills—credit cards, insurance, the internet, electricity, water, gym fees, and what-have-you (Oh, adulating problems).
For a time you will think of saving because that's what independents do, right? And so you'll save a portion of your salary and open a bank account. But then you spotted a seat sale! Or you needed to buy a new book or a pair of trekking shoes for your next hike. The next thing you know, your money is just enough for your survival till the next paycheck comes. Worst, you need to borrow money from a friend or get attracted to more credit cards.
These are the times we realized our parents' hard work—since we were brought up to this world until they send us to school. We get to see the worth of every single peso we work for, and thus, we learn, in time, to spend it wisely, and save up for ourselves in the future.
I learned to think of what's necessary first before splurging on something. Yes, we say "Treat yo'self!" every once in a while but be sure you'll not be spending more than what you are earning.
Better yet, you might think of doing part time jobs—be it writing online, putting up a pre-loved shop, or make money out of your artistic skills. Be creative and passionate!
You will have to deal with different kinds of people.
The first weeks would mean discovering that your neighboring boarders do not share the same genre of music as you. Blasting sounds from the next room might irritate you or the neighbor's dogs might be barking so loud that you can't sleep. Though you are renting your own space, you will still have to try interacting with other people. Eventually, you will meet people of different kinds. You might not like them, or you end up being friends with them—either way, you will learn how to deal with them.
And it's not just in your own place. At work too. But while there are a lot of people whom we might not end up being friends with, eventually you will meet people who share the same passion as you. Treasure them. Go on adventures with them, create projects together, and know them more. I am sure they, too, are looking for like-minded individuals whom they can also share their interests with.
Missing home does not mean moving out is a wrong decision. Taken from Lahuy Island, Caramoan Island.
I have been to many places, met many people along the way, and learned things while I live life on my own in the city. But what's best is coming back home.
Sometimes, when I am stuck in my room doing nothing, or if the bad weather cancels work and suspend the internet, I think of home and what my father could have been cooking at that time.
This is why I always see to it that I come back home every week. I would excitedly go home in Rizal and spend time catching up with my family. Sometimes, I will drop by the market to buy fruits and some knickknacks for my nephew before going home.
On weekend nights I would spend hours of conversations with my parents about how my week was until the wee hours. Then my mother would cook a hearty breakfast for the whole family and continue catching up till the afternoon over coffee and bread.
My mother always says that we all have a place in this world. I am currently chasing my dreams and finding that place in the city. I know it will not be that easy but with all the support of my family and the learning I got from being away from home, and being in different places, I know I am getting there.
How about you? Did you have the same experiences as mine? Let me know!
I have been independent ever since, there are pros and cons but these are more challenging and rewarding as a person.
I do come.back home and I miss home. Since I became a nomad, going home or coming home to my parents place is such an amazing journey especially after months of being away.
I can genuinely relate to this post, it is because I started living on my own when I was 13 years old and that was completely living on my own by means of working on my own money to spend everyday to my school fees in High school and college. Yes, when you live independently, you'll surely learn a bunch and that's something everyone should try and experience.
I can really relate to this article. It was my early 20's when I decided to move out of my parents home and travel the world. Since then I often went home.
I work remotely as a social media manager for different companies which means I can work anywhere in the world as long as there's internet connection.
Moving out on your own does have its pros and cons. But it is a great stepping stone to future successes. You do lose a lot but in the end to gain something you have to.
Being independent has its advantage and disadvantages… and I am with you, I love to be independent as well:) It means freedom. But still, the best road to take is the one going home….
When I moved out of my parents home, I experienced challenges that shaped me as an independent woman. I agree with you, we always need to go back home… We can learn from our freedom and independence, but we need to always go back especially to check on our parents and make them happy as well.
Good job on being independent. I've been planning to become independent soon. But it is really hard for me because I am 100% lazy. I mean, I am only hardworking if it is my job and if it directly impacts me. But doing laundry, house-cleaning, and other similar stuff make me go crazy, I'd prefer hiring someone to maintain my place if ever. But maybe in the future, who knows?!
Hi Andi! I know you can, too! Though not everyone is keen on moving out, I guess. Some still stays with their parents due to different reasons and we respect that. Anyway, you may check personal blog here: http://www.musingsandpathways.com/ Thankyou for dropping by!


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Hurting families get closure with memorial for Cantrell remains
Aleanna Siacon
The names of nearly 300 individuals, whose cremated remains were found at the now-closed Cantrell Funeral Home in Detroit, were read out by multi-faith leaders who shared blessings at an All Souls' Day memorial service held at Mount Olivet Cemetery's Garden Chapel on Friday.
Floor-to-ceiling windows dotted with stained glass designs let natural light touch the five caskets containing the remains, including those of veterans. Four silver boxes were placed on either side of a casket draped by the American flag containing 20 veterans.
The remains are just one part of a widening funeral home scandal that, so far, has shut down two Detroit funeral homes; uncovered about 80 fetal, infant and adult remains; sparked a criminal investigation and led to multimillion-dollar lawsuits. But on Friday, the focus was on healing some of the hurt that the funeral home scandal has caused.
Shanna Savage and her mother Lucille Donelson, both of Detroit, sat huddled near the front of the chapel in the second row closest to the caskets, Savage said her grandmother, Gladys Lee Donelson was among the cremains.
While Savage said the process has been "up and down" and she still felt "hurt," Donelson said they were glad that there was a service for the remains left behind when state inspectors shut down Cantrell earlier this year.
Lizzie Davis said her brother Eddie Bannerman, who died in 2006, was among those laid to rest Friday. Davis said news of her brother's remains came as a shock, because she thought his remains had been picked up.
"One of my brothers told me he was going to go to Cantrell's and pick him up, so I assumed that's what he did," she said, "I was told he was gonna go get him, and he was gonna spread (the ashes) in a special place."
About two weeks ago, Davis said she received a phone call saying that wasn't the case.
"We're living in a time you can expect just about anything, but I just thank God that everyone here that's involved, brought closure to it." she said. "Now I can rest, knowing that my brother is at rest. Before it was just ... he was out there."
Michael Chilcote, general manager of the Mt. Elliott Cemetery Association, told the Free Press they hoped Friday's services would be the start of the healing process for families seeking closure.
"We thought today was a good way to bring the community together, and offer all faiths a reason to come together," Chilcote said.
New memories are made
Later, as Chilcote welcomed guests to the service, he called it a place for "a memorial and memories," adding that these individuals deserve dignity and proceeded to read off some of the names.
A group of multi-faith leaders then took their turns leading the crowd of dozens in prayer, plus sharing thoughts and blessings.
Rev. Dr. Louis Prues, an associate pastor at the Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church, said that despite the "sad and maddening" events that have followed the recovery of the remains, "We should think of today as a new day, a new beginning."
Prues said the individuals found could have been forgotten, but "we have chosen not to forget them."
"(The service is) a reminder that these men, these women, children, soldiers are important to us," he added.
Major Larry Loree Jr., a chaplain for the 127th Wing at the Selfridge Air National Guard Base, read the names of the veterans placed in the casket draped with the American flag.
Loree said that the servicemen of today are thankful for their sacrifices. As he led the room in prayer Loree said that even those marked as unidentified, would still be known to God by their "earthly names."
Brian Joseph, owner and chairman of Verheydan Funeral Homes said that on the observed Veterans' Day, Nov. 12, 20 veterans will be placed in 20 individual hearses and given an escort by Michigan State Police from Verheyden Funeral Home in Grosse Pointe Park to the Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, where they will be given military honors. Veterans' Day, Nov. 11, falls on a Sunday this year.
"It's an honor, it's a duty, it's a privilege to return them home," Joseph said.
He added that each veteran will be placed in an individual crypt at the Holly cemetery.
More:Help find relatives of remains found at Cantrell Funeral Home
More:Abandoned remains come home amid Detroit funeral home scandal
Imam Abdullah El-Amin of the Muslim Center of Detroit, Pastor Haziel Wings, the chaplain of the Southfield Police Department, Fr. Michael Sullivan OFM Cap, the provincial minister of the Capuchin Province of St. Joseph, and the Rev. Kevin Taylor an assistant pastor at the Hartford Memorial Baptist Church also spoke to those gathered at Mount Olivet Cemetery. They led prayers and took turns reciting the names of those identified while honoring those who remain unidentified.
Wings said that as she was making her way to the chapel, she spotted a woman in the rain and offered her a ride. She said the woman told her that her sister was among the remains found and told her that they were born on the same day, just a year apart, on Nov. 30.
The woman "only ever had one sister," and Wings said one thing that struck her in particular was when she said, "I'm hurting."
"If we can remember that just on an everyday level . ... "I'm hurting," Wings said.
Unidentified loved ones also celebrated
Among the nearly 300 remains identified, Chilcote said about 50 were not able to be identified. Sullivan noted that throughout the service, the words "unidentified loved one" rang out starkly among the identified names, but offered the reassurance: "To the Lord, no one is unidentified. He knows each of us by name," he said.
Unidentified remains, as well as those whose families haven't made other arrangements, will be placed in a crypt at Mount Olivet early next week.
Joseph added that Verheyden Funeral Home will continue to reach out to and work with families that wish to collect their loved ones from the Mount Olivet crypt.
"(The remains) will be here for days, weeks, months to come as we continue to reach out to each of those families," he said.
At the end of the service, attendees lined up to place white carnations on top of the five caskets.
Joseph said that it has been his staff's goal to get the individual's remains home.
"Is that not the greatest feeling? Where you can return someone that was in a building for how long?" Joseph said.
"We can be a part of getting them to where they need to be, and at the end of the day, when I go through the pearly gates of Heaven, if it's Mr. Jones or Mr. Smith, and he says, 'Hey, Thanks for getting me back.' You know what, why would we not?"
Darlene Hardison's father, Hoover Heags, and her uncle, Arthur L. Hardison, were both among the remains memorialized.
Hardison said her father died Jan. 18, 2017, and her uncle died on New Year's Day 2016, but she never picked up their remains from Cantrell out of fear.
"I just didn't want that in the house ... it's just a fear. You walking by, you thinking about it, I didn't want to have a fear, 'Oh my God, did I see something?" she said. "I didn't want the remains in the house. My family was trying to urge me. 'Go ahead, go ahead ...' I just couldn't do it."
She said her father had a memorial service before he was cremated, she just couldn't bring herself to pick him up. However, while her uncle was cremated, Hardison said her family didn't have the funds to give him a service.
Hardison said she didn't expect things to happen this way, but she is overjoyed, because now her father and uncle have a final resting place.
"I am overjoyed. I really am, because I just ... I didn't know ... I just didn't know. I just couldn't do it," she said. "I am so thankful. God works. He really do."
Contact reporter Aleanna Siacon: ASiacon@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter: @AleannaSiacon.


AverageBro: AB.Guest Post - Shady Grady's Detroit Dilemma.
AB.Guest Post - Shady Grady's Detroit Dilemma.
I was born and raised in Detroit in an intact two parent home. I no longer live in Detroit. I attended a Detroit public high school. It was one of the two more competitive magnet schools that the district offered at the time. Before high school I exclusively attended religious or secular private schools. My high school was more diverse than the average public school. It was still majority black-as is the City of Detroit.
The school had and still has a reputation for producing high achievers of all races and standing as a shining example of what Detroiters could do. So it's sad to see the current state that the Detroit School District is in and even worse to see the finger pointing and blame shifting that accompanies this state of affairs.
Fourth- and eighth-graders in Detroit Public Schools scored the worst in the nation in math, according to national test scores released Tuesday, highlighting the expansive task administrators face in trying to right a district beset by multiple problems. The Detroit scores on the National Assessment of Education Progress test were the lowest in its 40-year history. Among fourth-graders, 69 percent scored below basic levels, as did 77 percent of eighth-graders.
The sample of students included 900 of Detroit's 6,000 fourth-graders and 1,000 of the district's 6,000 eighth-graders.
Those scores on the prestigious test are in the same range as would be expected from children who never attended school and simply guessed at the answers, said Robert Bobb, emergency financial manager of Detroit Public Schools, during a press conference Tuesday.
"This is a complete indictment of the adult leadership in this district. ... It cannot be attributed to parental shortcomings, real or imagined. It is directly the result of the failure to lead, the failure to manage, failure to establish rigorous academic and strong professional standards." Bobb said the low math scores can be linked to students' ability to read. Reading test scores that will be released in the spring, he said, will show a link between reading and math comprehension.
The southeast Michigan area is one of the most segregated areas in the nation. Detroit is around 80% Black. Detroit either leads the nation or is close to the top in a whole host of social ills-including but not limited to homicide rates, lead paint in homes, unemployment, families on government assistance, single parent homes, hunger, poverty, STD's-etc. I think everyone knows the list. It is totally unrealistic to expect that these issues would not then impact the education of children. Unless you are from the area I really don't think you can get the level of hostility that exists between the city and the suburbs. Just about EVERYTHING is seen through the filter of race by just about EVERYONE. That's just the way it is. I have seen more Confederate flags in the SE Michigan area than I've ever seen down south. I've had visitors from areas of the South which I thought were backward comment to me on how racially divided the Detroit area is.
All that said though, the City of Detroit and the Detroit School District has been under Black political control since the early seventies. So these educational problems are just not something that can be easily laid at the door of whites or other bogeymen. I do think that internalized self-hate is a big problem throughout the black community-rich or poor, educated or not and that this self-defeatism or depression might be one big cause of the low test scores. If people have all of the other issues which I listed above they may not necessarily believe that they can achieve or even should achieve.
The local school board has had a tumultuous relationship with Lansing. The Detroit School District is undergoing its second state takeover in a little over a decade. The finances of the Detroit School District are now under the control of the Governor Jennifer Granholm (D), a white woman, who has appointed Robert Bobb, a black man, as Emergency Financial Manager. Bobb was the former City Administrator and Deputy Mayor of Washington D.C. The School Board and Bobb do not get along. He has uncovered criminal activities and in turn they have sued him to try to get him out of their business. Bobb is arguing that he needs control over more than just finances to do his job correctly. This plays into Detroiters' fears of disenfranchisement.
The intense debate over who should run Detroit Public Schools exploded into accusations of racism and outside influence as Emergency Financial Manager Robert Bobb pressed state legislators Thursday to give him more control over the beleaguered district.
Some critics at the Lansing hearing said Bobb is playing into racism by hyping up the poor test results and trying to take away Detroit control of the district. But Bobb bristled at the idea and noted that he, like the vast majority of the district's students, is black. The growing academic emergency in Detroit Public Schools is a "call for all of us to act," Bobb said at the hearing.
Seeking control of academics, Bobb slammed the district's previous administrations for "a culture that failed to take its fiduciary responsibilities seriously." "Who's to blame?" he asked at one point. "Not the kids ... the adults who have maintained a system that has overwhelmingly failed." Bobb's critics attacked him and his supporters for trying to bring in outsiders to rule over Detroit children. One parent, Christopher White, said Bobb and others used the low test scores released last month as a way to bash Detroiters and increase their power.
Detroit has the nation's worst high school dropout rate. Only 25% of freshmen in Detroit Public Schools will graduate. This record of low test scores and achievement in Detroit schools (and by extension, predominantly Black schools or among professional examinations across the nation) has been seized upon by conservatives and racists of any political persuasion to argue for a whole range of particularly unpleasant conclusions. Whether the tone is one of scientific detachment, confused disappointment, barely restrained glee at being "proven" right, or over the top naked vitriol, several professional racists use this data to buttress their old one note argument of essentialist black inferiority and pathology. John Derbyshire is particularly adept at this.
In addition, thanks to one Ward Connerly, back in 2006 Michigan voters outlawed public sector affirmative action via constitutional amendment. So if Black students do more poorly on standardized tests, regardless of whether or not the tests accurately measure knowledge, they no longer have any assistance in admissions to public colleges or universities.
This amendment was very deliberately aimed at the affirmative action practices of the University of Michigan. And chances are Ward Connerly is coming to your state very soon. Regardless of what we might think of affirmative action in general it was just not a political winner in the state of Michigan and probably won't be elsewhere-especially when there were "objective" standards of merit such as exist (or are purported to exist) in education.
Question: How can we explain these problems in the public school systems? More importantly how can we FIX them? Should the State of Michigan take total control over public education in Detroit? Is there just something particularly wrong with Detroit? Have you taken The AB Challenge?


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XTR (сокращение от ECSTR — «Efficient and Compact Subgroup Trace Representation») — алгоритм шифрования с открытым ключом, основывающийся на вычислительной сложности задачи дискретного логарифмирования. Преимущества этого алгоритма перед другими, использующими эту идею, в более высокой скорости и меньшем размере ключа.

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Теоретическая основа XTR
Алгоритм работает в конечном поле . Рассмотрим группу порядка , и её подгруппу порядка q, где p — простое число, такое, что другое достаточно большое простое число q является делителем . Группа порядка q называется XTR-подгруппой. Эта циклическая группа  является подгруппой  и имеет генератор g.

Арифметические операции в
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Использование следов в
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упрощается до

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Алгоритм быстрого вычисления  по
Определение:
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Определение:
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Утверждение:
Пусть даны .
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Определение:
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 При , воспользуемся выражениями для  и , чтобы найти  и, соответственно, .
 При , чтобы вычислить , введем

 и  если не  нечетно и  если четно. Положим  и найдем , используя Утверждение, и . Пусть, в дальнейшем,

 где  и . Для  последовательно выполним следующее:
 При , воспользуемся  чтобы найти .
 При , воспользуемся  чтобы найти .
 Заменим  на .
По завершении итераций, , а . Если n — четно, воспользуемся  чтобы найти .

Выбор параметров

Выбор поля и размера подгруппы
Чтобы воспользоваться преимуществами представления элементов групп в виде их следов и обеспечить достаточную защищенность данных, необходимо найти простые  и , где  — характеристика поля , причем , а  — размер подгруппы и делитель .
Обозначим как  и  размеры  и  в битах. Чтобы достичь уровня безопасности, который обеспечивает, к примеру, RSA с длиной ключа в 1024 бита, требуется выбрать  таким, что , то есть  а  может быть около 160.
Первый алгоритм, который позволяет вычислить такие простые  и  — Алгоритм А.

Алгоритм А
 Найдём  такое, что число  — простое число длиной в  бит.
 Найдем  такое, что число  — простое длиной  бит, а также .

 Корректность Алгоритма А:
 Необходимо проверить лишь то, что , так как все оставшиеся свойства очевидно выполнены из-за специфики выбора  и .
 Нетрудно заметить, что , значит .
Алгоритм А очень быстрый, однако может быть небезопасен, так как уязвим против атаки с использованием решета числового поля.

От этого недостатка избавлен более медленный Алгоритм Б.

Алгоритм Б
 Выберем простое число  длиной в  бит, такое, что .
 Найдем корни  и  .
 Найдем  такое, что , - простое -битовое число и при этом  для

 Корректность Алгоритма Б:
 Как только мы выбираем , автоматически выполняется условие  (Так как  и ). Из этого утверждения и квадратичного закона взаимности следует, что корни  и  существуют.
 Чтобы проверить, что  снова рассмотрим  для  и заметим, что .Значит  и  -корни  и, следовательно, .

Выбор подгруппы
В предыдущем разделе мы нашли размеры  и  конечного поля  и мультипликативной подгруппы в . Теперь следует найти подгруппу  в  для некоторых  таких, что .
Однако, необязательно искать явный элемент , достаточно найти элемент  такой, что  для элемента  порядка . Но при данном , генератор  XTR-группы может быть найден путём нахождения корня .
Чтобы найти это , рассмотрим свойство 5 . Найдя такое  следует проверить, действительно ли оно порядка , однако сначала нужно выбрать c\in GF(p²), такое, что F(c,\ X) — неприводимо.
Простейший подход в том, чтобы выбирать  случайным образом.

Утверждение: Для случайно выбранного  вероятность, что  — неприводимо, больше 1/3.

Базовый алгоритм для поиска :
 Выберем случайное .
 Если  — приводим, вернемся на первый шаг.
 Воспользуемся алгоритмом для поиска . Найдем .
 Если  имеет порядок не равный , вернемся на первый шаг.
 Пусть .
Данный алгоритм вычисляет элемент поля  эквивалентный  для некоторых  порядка .

Примеры

Протокол Диффи-Хеллмана
Предположим, у Алисы и Боба есть открытый XTR-ключ  и они хотят сгенерировать общий закрытый ключ .
 Алиса выбирает случайное число  такое, что , вычисляет  и посылает  Бобу.
 Боб получает  от Алисы, выбирает случайное  такое, что , вычисляет  и посылает  Алисе.
 Алиса получает  от Боба, вычисляет  и получает  — закрытый ключ .
 Точно так же, Боб вычисляет  и получает  — закрытый ключ .

Схема Эль-Гамаля
Предположим, у Алисы есть часть публичного ключа XTR: . Алиса выбирает секретное целое число  и вычисляет и публикует . Получив публичный ключ Алисы , Боб может зашифровать сообщение , предназначенное Алисе, используя следующий алгоритм:
 Боб выбирает случайное  такое, что  и вычисляет .
 Затем Боб вычисляет.
 Боб определяет симметричный ключ  основанный на .
 Боб шифрует сообщение  ключом , получая зашифрованное сообщение .
 Пару  Боб посылает Алисе.
Получив пару , Алиса расшифровывает её следующим образом:
 Алиса вычисляет .
 Алиса определяет симметричный ключ  основанный на .
 Зная, что алгоритм шифрования сообщения — симметричный, Алиса ключом  расшифровывает , получая исходное сообщение .
Таким образом, сообщение передано.

Примечания

Криптография с открытым ключом
Шифры