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FAQ: Enroute altitude changes
Often airway requirements force airplanes to change flight level while enroute. Some of these changes are part of route description, and are required for route to pass the validation process. For instance, in absence of high level airways leading to your final destination, you might want to descend earlier to a low level airway. This article explains how altitude changes are encoded in route description.
An enroute flight level change (a "switch") is encoded with the route text as a combination of two numbers, one for speed and one for altitude. Each number is prefixed with an indicator of unit. Two most common unit indicators are N for knots (nautical miles per hour) and F for flight level (100s of feet above standard altitude sea level). For example, N0400F340 means 400 knots at Flight Level 340 (34.000 ft).
"Switches", or in other words pairs of speed and altitude values can exist in route text at the beginning of it, setting the initial cruise speed & altitude, or behind a specific waypoint name, separated by "/", indicating that these new values will be valid from this particular waypoint onwards.
While switches are an industry standard, vroute uses one non-standard extension. Since vroute's flight plans are often valid for a range of flight levels,
N0430F290 CIV UN872 KOVIN UY317 RESMI/N0430F290+ UN857 DIRMO UN855 BGR
This route contains two switches:
N0430F290 tells us that the flight will begin with true airspeed of 430 kts and at flight level 290.
RESMI/N0430F290+ informs that after RESMI waypoint we would like to climb to our target cruise flight level, which is FL290 or higher ("+").
This is how it will look on vertical profile (in this picture, target cruise FL is 340):
Some other, less frequently used units are:
M for Mach number (i.e. M082 is Mach 0.82)
K for Kilometers per hour (i.e. K870 is 870 km/h)
S for meters (i.e. S1160 is 11600 meters)
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May Flowers With Deals
It's common for the camera companies to put gear on sale this time of year. With camera shipments lagging for the first quarter of this year, I expect to see this become a bit more aggressive than usual (see bottom of article).
Canon has savings on cameras [advertiser link; that page has a menu system to all the deals within groups that is useful] up to US$650 (plus a free grip in the case of the 6DM2 and 5DM4), and savings on lenses of up to US$300.
Of note, we get a full frame DSLR under US$1000 (the 6D body), sort of matching what Sony has been doing with the previous generation A7M2. Likewise there are previous generation bargains on the previous 5D model (Mark III). That said, much of Canon's lineup is on sale in some way right now, so it's clear that they're trying to get their volume back up to hit marks.
Pretty much all of the Fujifilm cameras are on sale [advertising link](other than the X-A5, X-E3, and X-H1), including the medium format GFX50s with a US$1000 discount when bought with a lens. Most of the APS-C lenses have US$50 to US$100 instant rebates on them, as well.
Nikon's discounts include promotions on the D3300, D3400, D5600, D7200, and D7500. In particular, the D7200 body at US$800 should be awful tempting for folk still using a D80, D90, or D7000. The only discounted FX bodies are the D610, D750, and D810, with the first two still having only modest reductions.
Virtually no Nikkor lenses are on sale. The exceptions being the 55-200mm f4-5.6G DX at US$150, and the Landscape and Macro DX kit with a discount of US$100. I'm a little surprised that Nikon isn't pushing lenses harder, but maybe they're waiting to do that with a separate splash later this spring/early summer.
I get asked all the time about whether someone should switch systems. Well, one thing is very true: you should generally wait for bigger promotions like these. We'll likely have new such promotions in the summer, and then as always the big holiday promotions starting in November.
Now, about those lagging shipments: CIPA numbers for the first quarter of 2018 have mirrorless cameras volume at 93% of last year, DSLR volume at 95%. I noticed that Canon has reduced their ILC market estimate for the year to 11m units, which is a few hundred thousand lower than the original CIPA estimate earlier this year.
My trailing-year calculations are also now down a couple hundred thousand units, mostly due to the weakness early this year.
Not to panic. There's a good possibility that we're going to have a very busy second half of year with lots of product introductions centered around Photokina to boost ILC volume. Still, best case is that we've found a bottom to the market somewhere between 11-12m units. That means to grow, any company has to steal market share from someone else.
Canon is now estimating they'll have 50% of the ILC market share (up from 47%) this year. That means that we have five other major players—Fujifilm, Nikon, Olympus, Panasonic, and Sony—fighting over the remaining 5.5m units. To put that in perspective, Nikon alone had more ILC volume than that as recently as 2014.
I can't help but think that everyone in Tokyo is trying to figure out how to jockey into a position that nets them profit and growth. For Sony, that was giving up market share to go higher price. But everyone can't do that, and such a tactic has diminishing returns.
So enjoy the discounts. They won't be the last ;~).

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Britta Perry is a Terrible Character (That's Why I Like Her)
For the longest time I've had a problem with Britta Perry. I don't like her. I found her obnoxious, overbearing, and way too involved in everyone else's issues when she should be focusing on herself. She irritated me. Then there was the constant will-they won't they romance with Jeff (when I totally ship Jeff/Annie), and her insistence on dating horrible guys and making awful life choices. Britta was not my favorite. I even took a poll of my friends, and she wasn't anyone's favorite. She's wasn't even most of their backup favorite. She was about as popular as Pierce.
And that kind of annoyed me, from an ideological perspective. Here we had a character who was great on paper: feminist, interesting, a protester, into cool bands, reasonably compassionate, who sticks up for herself, and I can't stand her.
Well, according to Gillian Jacobs and Dan Harmon (the actress and show's creator, respectively), that's kind of the point. In an interview at WonderCon on March 18th (which I actually got to attend, and it was awesome, oh yes), Harmon explained that Britta's character was originally conceived as a "carrot to get the Jeff character into the study group". They wrote her by throwing in a pile of the most attractive qualities they could think of for a woman into a pile, and making her a character, figuring they would flesh her out if the show got picked up.
They did (obviously), and Harmon brought Britta up to the writing staff. One of his female writers immediately said, "I hate her." Harmon was surprised by the vehemence, and asked why. The writer responded, "She seems like the kind of woman who, if you went shopping with her, would yell at you for trying on heels." (Or something like that. I took notes, but verbatim this isn't.)
And here's the gold. Harmon thought, okay. This is a character women hate. Good. Let's run with that.
Let's run with that.
I come from a long line of wives and mothers.
Instead of retconning Britta's character and making her more palatable to female viewers, Harmon decided to work with Jacobs to make Britta real, a woman who women hate, a fully fledged character who had all of the traits he'd given her, and showed how irritating a person with all of those traits would be.
That's AWESOME.
As Jacobs explained, it's what made Britta lovable. "She tries so hard, and gets knocked down and just shit on all the time. And then she tries again. She has no self-awareness and no learning curve and I love her for it."
What Harmon and Jacobs did is actually show us what the male ideal looks like when she's translated into the real world. It isn't pretty. She's kind of a bitch, and no one wants to go to the bathroom with her, because she will tell you that your heels are an emblem of the patriarchy. She meddles, she's self-righteous, she's kind of a skank, and she has disturbingly low self-esteem. It's great, because it's real.
Knowing this made me like her. Because she's supposed to be cool, but actually kind of awful, and just the tiniest bit aware of it, made her cool again. It's the bad movie effect, if you will. Britta is a bad movie writ large, and we can either mock her or marvel at her. Or both. I choose both.
Read the banana, Britta.
I also choose to appreciate the fact that Harmon went on to add in a few choice bits about writing. When men write about women, as they typically do in Hollywood, because there are so few commercially successful female writers (Grr. Arrgh.), they write about them as "others". Men, they give foibles and character traits that they themselves understand, because they can relate to men. Women, though, are so foreign and different, that men are reduced to giving them the flaw of clumsiness and a weakness for shopping. The key, Harmon explained, is to treat women like people. Not as objects or icons, but just normal people with normal flaws. Britta says bagel wrong because Harmon says bagel wrong. Once you're able to view female characters as normal people with completely normal, fleshed out flaws, you'll be a lot closer to having a story that is good and true.
So take a deep breath next time you watch Community and you feel like you're going to strangle Britta, it's okay. You're supposed to.
It's good for you.
Community is also good for you. On Thursdays at 8 EST on NBC.
Labels: britta perry, community, dan harmon, gillian jacobs, tv
An Open Letter to Dean Winchester
Dear Dean Winchester,
Hi. I just want to say that I love your show. I mean, you probably know that by now, what with all of the time I spend talking about it, that paper I wrote on it in college, and the time I posted an anonymous secret where I said that I wanted to marry you. I'm kind of a fan.
But I also have a little problem with you. Are you listening? Put down the beer, this is important.
I don't like how you treat women.
I don't actually like how your whole show treats women (Ellen and Jo are only in 6 episodes and then they die? What is up with that?), but I can't blame you for your show. You're fictional. And I'm sure you're aware that appealing to the 18-34 female demographic is a full-time job. That's fine.
Well, no, it's not fine. But it's not your fault.
The other stuff is your fault.
Dean, have you ever noticed that you have a Madonna/Whore complex?
Put down the whiskey, I'm talking to you. No, I don't have any quarters for the magic fingers machine. No, you can't watch Doctor Sexy. Oh, this is bumming you out? Well, your whole relationship with Lisa bummed me out, so there.
When you first started talking about her, in the beginning of "The Children Are Our Future", you referred to her as "Gumbi Girl" and talked about all the great sex you had with her. She was a whore in your mind, a blow up doll for you to get your end off in. Then you found out she had a kid, and whoa was that a quick shift. Suddenly, she's perfect. She's this virginal, vestal creature who has never heard of sex or naughtiness, who could never dream of defiling herself in such a way. You can't even bring yourself to do her regularly when you're living there playing happy families. She's too pure, you're too dirty, etc.
You have some issues, buddy.
And I get it, I do. Your mother dying is probably the first major thing you remember. Your mother is your world, and she's dead, and no other woman will compare. Plus, you've got that whole low self-worth thing going on, that convinces you that all you're good for in a relationship is sex. Combine these? You got yourself a Madonna/Whore complex so bad that not a single female character on this show has escaped it.
Bela? Whore.
Ellen? Madonna.
Ruby. Whore.
Anna.
Meg.
Pam.
The Sheriff.
You get the idea. They're all pretty clearcut. Sometimes they start out on one side and switch, and sometimes it's just a straight up beacon yelling MADONNA! WHORE! WHORE! WHORE!
Really, you edge more on the whore side.
But here's the thing, Dean-o. When you label women like that, you degrade them. Even when you give them the good label, the Madonna label, you rob them of their person-hood. By idolizing these women and placing them on a pedestal, you make them other than human, and thus shift them away from being viewed as viable characters. When you base all of your relationships on need for or denial of sex, then those relationships are going to be shallow and empty.
You're going to miss out.
You're still a good man, Dean Winchester. It's okay. You can stop crying. I believe that you don't have any intention of doing this. But your actions and behavior effect more than just you--they affect everyone around you. And in order to get the life you want, you're going to have to start being the kind of person you want in that life.
It's time to man up, Dean, and treat women like people, not sex objects. You stopped the devil. I'm pretty sure you can handle it.
Actually a good guy. Just a little terrible to women.
Labels: dean winchester, harsh realities, man stuff, supernatural, tv
Britta Perry is a Terrible Character (That's Why I...


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For the exploring mind and mouth there is the option of different tastes, shapes and textures in puppy chew toys. When selecting chew toys for a puppy have a few toys to use with the puppy, generally only offer them one or two at a time and then swap for another toy the next day.
In doing this the puppy is less likely to lose interest in the toys and keep working at them for longer. A good strong synthetic bone will keep a puppies interest going well.
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These come in many shapes and sizes, these toys usually offer a reward when being chewed upon.
Puzzle toys do not always need to have a reward base to them, they are perfect to be chewed on or used for retrieval or fetch games. If using any form of food or treat in these toys please remember to keep them clean.
These allow the dog to interact with the toy, throwing and catching the toy themselves or with their people, or other dogs, all can be great fun.
Rope chew toys can be found in mini sizes right up to almost a metre long for your super big chewer. The different textures of these provide interest for dogs but also make it very manageable for dogs to grip and carry if they choose to.
These are very handy for the super tough chewer. They are built to give you and your dog more days of chewing/playing pleasure. These toys come in the puzzle toy forms mentioned earlier, ball shaped from small to large, shapes with indentations and different textures to massage gums and clean teeth.
These are made from naturally shed deer antler and generally come in size small, medium, large and extra large. Choose the correct size for your dog, at an one hour chewing per day you will get a good six to eight weeks out of them, they are calorie free, while still being full of minerals which are great for your dogs and good value for money. One hour a day will maintain the dogs interest in the stag bar, but also means that the dogs jaw will not become sore with over chewing.


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The Pocket Watch
My dad loved pocket watches.
Actually, he liked all time pieces: wrist watches, alarm clocks, wall clocks, grandfather clocks and others. If you wanted to please him with a gift, you could never go wrong buying a clock. Any clock. The more unusual, the better.
Still, it was clear that pocket watches were his favorite. He had a whole collection of them.
He always carried one in the watch pocket on his pants. It was secured with a sparkly gold chain and attached to a belt loop to lessen the danger of losing it. I loved watching him take his watch out of his pocket several times a day, look at the time – and then put it back, leaving the gold chain visible on the front of his pants.
Throughout my childhood, I watched every evening as he went to a cabinet in the dining room and took out a small jewelry box. He sat down in the living room, opened the box and removed a pocket watch, wound it, listened to its ticking, and then, after wiping it off with a jewelry cleaning rag, he put it back ever so carefully and took out another one. He continued until he'd wound and cleaned all eight of them. And he went through the same routine every evening.
When I was older, he told me the story behind each watch. The one I found most interesting, he called a "Railroad watch." He said his Uncle Victor, who was once an engineer for the C & O Railroad, left it to him in his will. He was so proud of it!
Another one that intrigued me was a big silver one with Roman Numerals. He said his dad had given this one to him. And again... he beamed with pride as he showed it to me.
I can't remember all the stories, but one day, I had sons, and when they were old enough, they became just as interested in their grandpa's beloved watch collection as I'd been. They listened with rapt attention as he told them the same stories I'd heard years before. At some point, he told each of them to pick out his favorite watch and he'd make sure their grandmother gave them to them when he passed away.
They were elated!
From then on, every time we visited, the boys asked to see their watches. My dad would let them hold them and he taught them how to wind them correctly so as not to overwind and destroy the spring.
And so... years later, when my father passed away, my mother couldn't part with the watches immediately, but she eventually did give each grandson the watch he'd picked out at least two decades before. Each of them carefully put them away for safe-keeping. Neither wanted to take a chance on losing or breaking an item with so much tradition and emotion attached to it.
The youngest son bought a glass dome with a hook to hang his watch on and displayed it in a prominent, but safe, place in his home. For several years, it stayed there, a conversation piece for visitors and sweet memories for him.
Then – disaster!
He awakened early one cold, snowy, January morning to find his small home on fire. He tried to put it out, to no avail, and finally had to give up and jump through a window to save himself.
He lost everything – even his cat!
So heartbroken about losing his home and everything in it, the watch never crossed his mind until the next afternoon when he and a friend poked around in the dying embers with sticks to see if anything had survived. Suddenly, the sun glinted off something in the pile of ashes and shone in his eyes. Looking a little closer, he couldn't believe what he saw!
It was the glass dome! And the pocket watch was still hanging on the hook!
Everything he owned was gone. He had only the clothes on his back. But the watch had somehow survived! In fact, he wound it and it started ticking, as always.
I'd like to know how and why this happened—to have a logical explanation that makes sense—but nobody will hazard a guess. It's as if no one wants to question such a bizarre happening.
"Just be happy he didn't lose the watch and let it go at that," a friend said. Seems I have no other choice.
Truth really is stranger than fiction, isn't it?
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Too Many Interruptions
Some days it just doesn't pay to get outta bed! Yesterday was one of those days for me.
I had the day all planned; I was going to do everything constructive: clean out the fridge (yuck!), do laundry, pay some bills, catch up on mail, and cook a nice dinner.
But... I had so many interruptions that the only thing on the list that I accomplished was the dinner, and I did that holding the phone between my ear and shoulder while talking to a friend. I didn't want to appear rude by saying, "I'm having a busy day." So I cooked and continued talking at the same time, ending up with a stiff neck and a headache.
While I was multitasking, Mr. H. came in and said, "I'm going to take your car and fill it up with gas." I nodded. Pumping gas is one of those things I don't do – right along with cutting grass and emptying garbage! Call me old fashioned, but I think there are still a few things that only a man should do. Now, I understand that someday, I could find myself alone with no alternative but to do these things myself, but, until then – I've got Mr. H. so excuse me while I milk it for all it's worth!
One of our neighbors always cuts grass while her husband relaxes in front of the TV. She has three small children, does all the housework, cooking, laundry, grocery shopping, and taxies the children to and from their activities. I often wonder what he does. He doesn't seem to be debilitated unless it's something you can't see, like a bad heart.
I often tell the woman that she's messing things up for the rest of us who don't want to cut grass. She just smiles and says, "It's good exercise."
She's right, it is. But I'll get mine in a more enjoyable way, thank you! Like going to the gym where I can watch body builders with big muscles sweat while they work out! (Just joking, Mr.H.)
And so... Mr. H. leaves to take my car for gas. In a few minutes, he comes back in and says, "Your car won't start. Battery's dead!"
"Oh, great!" I say, my mind wandering back to the last time this happened: I had left an inside light on – for about a week. I'm in trouble if I did it again, I realize.
He changes into work clothes (this is serious!) and goes back out. His truck is in the driveway, right in front of the car, which is in the garage. There is no way he can jumper from his battery to mine. So he removes the truck battery, takes it into the garage, puts jumper cables from it to my battery and Voila! it starts. However, when he takes the cables loose, it stops again. Bad battery!
He realizes that the only thing to do is put his back in the truck and go buy a new battery for my car, but when he puts it back, guess what? The truck won't start either! So now... we have two vehicles with dead batteries! What were the odds of that happening?
I panic!
Don't like the feeling of not having transportation in case of an emergency. Our family is known for its emergencies.
Aha! Son #2 lives only five minutes away. Mr. H. phones him. No answer. No callback. Hmmmm...
Thirty minutes later, Mr. H. calls his number again. He still doesn't answer. After about an hour, he phones and says he went out for a while and forgot to take his cell phone. It's still 45 minutes until the auto parts store closes, so he hurries over with his cables and saves the day by starting the truck.
Off goes Mr. H. and returns with my new battery. I don't have to worry about emergencies after all. At least, not tonight.
My life often reminds me of a soap opera—especially the part where the announcer says, "Sorry for the delay; we're experiencing some technical difficulties."
Poor Old Clyde
I'm repeating Poor Old Clyde at the request of some friends who missed it last time.
My son, Mark, has a friend, John, who swears that his cat regularly tries to commit suicide. When he told Mark about it the first time, Mark laughed and said, "Oh, you must be joking. Cats don't commit suicide." But John insisted that when he goes home in the evening, he can tell Clyde has tried to kill himself because he finds plastic bags everywhere, and, only the evening before, he'd opened the door just in time to see Clyde trying to put one over his head.
"I stopped him in the nick of time," he said.
When Mark laughed aloud, John became quite indignant, "Don't laugh!" he said. "This is serious! You don't know what it's like living with a suicidal cat! I never know what I'll find when I go home in the evening."
Mark shared this story with us, his family, and we all had a good laugh at the very thought of a feline named Clyde trying to commit suicide.
It went on for a while with John telling Mark fairly often that Clyde was still trying to do himself in and he was afraid of what he'd see every day when he opened the door to his house. He hid all the plastic bags but feared that poor old Clyde was so depressed he'd find another way. And he finally did!
Yesterday, when Mark got to work, John met him with a glum look on his face and said, "You won't believe it! Clyde is at it again."
Mark – ready for anything – said "What happened, John?"
Rolling his eyes, John said, "He climbed on the kitchen counter and tried to hang himself with the toaster cord."
"Oh, John, that's ridiculous!" said Mark. "He couldn't do that by himself."
"I'm not kidding, Mark!" John declared. "The cord was dangling all the way to the floor. I know old Clyde tried to hang himself with it, but thank goodness, he didn't succeed!"
Finally realizing he'd never convince John otherwise, Mark decided to go along, "I'm happy Clyde is okay," he said. "Maybe he won't try it again."
"Oh, I'm sure he will," John insisted. "That cat's just not right in the head.
Never has been!"
Fun Facts About July
1. The birthstone for July is the Ruby.
2. The zodiac signs for July are Cancer (June 21 - July 22) and Leo (July 23 - August 22)
3. The birth flower for July is the water lily.
4. The month of July was named after Julius Caesar.
5. On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was established due to the British North America Act.
6. On July 1, 1898, the San Juan Hill was occupied by the American troops during the Spanish-American War.
7. During World War I on July 1, 1916, the Battle of Somme began.
8. On July 2, 1881, President James Garfield was killed by Charles Guiteau.
9. On July 2, 1890, the Sherman Antitrust Act (an Act to prohibit trusts) was passed by the United States Congress.
10. On July 5, 1971, Amendment 26 was proclaimed which set the voting age at 18 in the United States.
11. On July 6, 1854, the Republican Party held its first state convention at Jackson, Michigan.
12. On July 11, 1804, during a duel between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, Hamilton was killed.
13. The 38th President of the United States, Gerald R. Ford, was born on July 1, 1913.
14. On July 16, 1790, District of Columbia was established.
15. The first atomic bomb was set off by scientists in Alamogordo, New Mexico on July 16, 1945.
16. National Blueberry Month
17. National Ice Cream Month
18. National Hot Dog Month
19. July 1 - Canada Day
20. July 4 - Independence Day
21. July 7 - My daughter, Pam, was born.
And don't forget, just six months from today, we'll be celebrating New Year's Day - 2015!
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HALEY-HENMAN contemporary art
Artist-in-Residence Summer 2019
Curatorial Statements
HALEY-HENMAN CURRENT EVENTS
NEWS: Awards and Reviews
Is There a Crisis in Our Culture?
By John Marcucci
From time to time we have offered Artist-in-Residence programs for three months during the summer. This year we have decided to forego the customary exhibition schedule to have instead an Artist-in-Residence reflect on the future. Although I will assume that role, I encourage everyone to participate with her or his own expressions, which will be posted on the Haley-Henman website. Please send your words or images to info@haleyhenman.com. With much gratitude I thank Anne Marie Evans for her thoughtful editorial assistance. Also, I appreciated the comments by David DeSalvo, Madeleine Terry, Henry Biber, and Midge Lynn.
As we ponder the many situations that influence our understanding of the future, the concepts of culture and art will be paramount for our orientation. I define culture as a way of life. It includes everything we make, think, and dream about. Culture is cognizant by overt behavior, but it is also tacit, meaning a way of living that is so engrained to make it invisible in our daily life, such as a habit that makes our life safe, secure and comfortable. It is something we do not question, "It is the way we always do it".
One way of understanding culture, our own and others, is Art; be it song, dance, music, storytelling, poetry, plays, painting, drawing, pottery, sculpture, architecture, and other forms of material culture, such as weaving, and body art—those traditional forms dating back to around 500,000 BCE or earlier. Today, our contemporary visual art expressions include digital, video, film, photography, performance and installation. We humans have expressed ourselves through art—in a way that we might accept it as an intrinsic part of being human, either in the role of artist, or as a participant viewer. It is a universal human experience. Jules Simon citing Rosenzweig in "Art and Responsibility" (2011:51) tells of the importance of artists as having the ability to establish the beginning of human language, which created primordial revelations reflected in our historical and contemporary art expressions. The art experience is indeed this relationship between one human to another. As Martin Heidegger in the "Origin of the Work of Art", calls Art "a community's shared understanding".
In the dynamics of rapid change, is this relationship threatened? Is there a crisis in our culture? Adorno writing in 1970 says, "It is now taken for granted that nothing which concerns art can be taken for granted anymore: neither art itself, nor art in relation to the whole, nor even the right of art to exist" (in, Lyotard, Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy).
In terms of Early Modern (1500-1800) visual art, prior to the nineteenth century, the patronage of religious and political institutions created a community's shared understanding. These master artworks still captivate the attention of art viewers, but we might question what is the shared understanding. Does this traditional artwork pertain to a community as it was at the time of its creation, or is it on the tourist list of "must sees", for example; Leonardo Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa"?
We might postulate an assumption that modern and postmodern art has not established a community's shared understanding, except from elite communities with educational benefits in how to appreciate art in its many manifestations. In European cultural traditions of painting the break with the past started with the Impressionists who were scorned and mocked during their early exhibitions. From the seventeenth and nineteenth centuries, the modern era of the Enlightenment, there was an explosion of different styles and expressions, such as abstract art, reflecting the changing world due to technological and scientific revolutions, particularly the mechanized technologies with concomitant psychological effects (Edward Munch, "The Scream", 1893).
As artworks advanced into the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, the connections to communities and shared understandings might only exist as "marketing bravado" about the attendance records and not truly reflect the meaning viewers give to their experience of an artwork. Numerous studies note that eight seconds is the most time spent when people view art in museums and galleries (see, Arden Reed, "Slow Art: The Experience of Looking, Sacred Images to James Terrell", 2017). The Tate Modern has instituted "Slow Art Day" (April 6, 2019) as an initiative to extend viewing time to ten minutes for one piece of art. Thus, when a viewer passes by an artwork in eight seconds or less, there is very little opportunity to process meaning. Such viewing does elicit judgments: I like it, or I don't like it——deduced within seconds!
Some argue contemporary art acknowledges the cultures of the world as a dynamic structure viewed not as separate entities but in terms of global culture, not as regional ones. Globalization is a significant change that is altering our relationship to art as demonstrated by international art fairs and auction houses and their commodification of art as investment. With this comes a breakdown in the experience of a "community's shared understanding". Has the shared understanding been shattered and broken in a skeptical world of "how long did it take the artist to make it", and its investment value.
The apparent contradiction of record-breaking prices for an artwork and the simultaneous devaluation of art among those who express the sentiment that the next generation will be worse off than the last, contributes to the increasing disconnection. To counteract this condition, museums, and art fairs, and wealthy artists themselves are presenting art as spectacle, transcending the ordinary in terms of scale and experience. Many of these works are for a limited time only. There might be a momentary period of excitement, but overall it is like the champagne that flows on opening night—eventually, it fizzles out. It is not sustained.
The sustainability of the relationship of art being a universal cultural construct in human culture—an increasingly global community's shared understanding— is at the crux of my argument. We are experiencing rapid change in many arenas of life. The Anthropocene, our current geological period influenced by human activity, marks the period of technology that has altered the ecological balance of all life, with rapid extinctions occurring at an alarming rate. Robert Watson warns us "The health of ecosystems on which we and other species depend is deteriorating more rapidly than ever…we are eroding the very foundations of our economies, livelihoods, food security, health and quality of life world wide…with rampant consumption and pollution the primary drivers behind nature's decline" (UN Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystems Services, IPBES, May 6, 2019).
Technological conditions put pressure on the consumption of resources, the most prominent being oil and gas, petrochemicals, the fuel of world economies. The control of this resource gives rise to economic and political conflicts resulting in war with its attendant displacement of people. The diaspora of peoples and their cultures increases the diversity and complexity of political states. The displacement is on different socio-economic levels, or class structures. The large empire economies (they who win the wars) accept migrants and investments from the displaced wealthy classes. Many of the lower classes are internally and externally displaced into detention centers, refugee camps or enter resettlement programs where they live in guarded camps for many years without any hope of a future beyond their current status.
The current sixty million refugees are putting pressure on many societies to financially feed them, etc., and to solve resettlement issues. Some of these resettlement cases are newly forming, but many go back several generations. Thousands of displaced people are at the borders of empires pleading for assistance—for humanitarian needs. They are a living testimony, survivors of the carnage from war. The number of deaths is unknown—hidden from the public—we have guesstimates. The death toll rings everyday around the world. We become disinterested in the news of more killings. Within the empire, the high addiction and suicide rates, particularly among the young, become the new normal, together with mass killings at schools.
Indeed, I can see these changes, having been born in the mid-twentieth century, after the two world wars that set the stage for never-ending war. The big psychological change: fear. The use of nuclear weapons in WWII carried the tsunami of fear around the world. The proliferation of nuclear weapons, and space weaponry, contributes to the level of fear. We shut off, shut down the reality and replaced it with entertainment.
Entertainment from media empires is another one of the forces of change. It shapes attitudes and behaviors. It is a powerful propaganda tool to obfuscate the realities of extinction. However, the unreality of media is punctuated by terroist bombings, school shootings, violent mass demonstrations, and natural disasters. In digital media the accelerating change is artificial intelligence, AI—the smart phone, a computer devise that collects information about the user and then shapes their access to information and knowledge.
This technology is one of the most revolutionary changes regarding how we see ourselves, and others, particularly on the social media platforms. It is shaping identities, attitudes and behaviors that reinforce group norms, while excluding others who are different. This technology contributes to social polarization. Today, some are using the term "tribalism" to describe the fracturing of plural societies into polarized groups who are opposed to others in terms of values and political identities (see, James Fallows, "Defense of Trumps's Actions", The Atlantic, November 4, 2017). Tribalism (see, Morton H. Fried, "The Notion of Tribe" 1975) is not confined to certain locations. One characteristic is fluid boundaries and heterogeneity with affinities to form alignments among tribes speaking different languages. These social and cultural changes are becoming more rapid by digital media.
How do we see and understand such changes when we are part of tacit constructs that contribute to the dynamics of change: our carbon foot print, our use of AI, our entertainment sublimations, our addictions, our polarizing attitudes? Given the un-sustainability of our natural world and the insecurity of our social world we are confronting a crisis of epic dimensions. Is our relationship to art a sign or symptom of these deep changes and developing crisis?
We are seeing in the deteriorating situation of people being detached from art a condition of how we value knowledge. Knowledge is the foundation of civilizations. Knowledge like art is part of the human experience. Knowledge is the language of experiences. If art is part of the language of experiences, has it lost its ability to communicate, or has society assigned it as a commodity for practical outcomes: marketing, finance, status symbols. Another aspect is the computerization of knowledge and the digital imagery of art (see, Jean Francois Lyotard, "The Postmodern Condition", 1979).
Artificial Intelligence (AI) shapes, edits, and selects access to information and knowledge. How that is applied to the manifestations of art is an unknown territory. Social media tallies how many viewers one can garnish in terms of a behavioral paradigm of stimulus, response and reinforcement.
The manipulation of visual images is also being digitized as an art experience—a scroll in seconds! It is disheartening to see artists compelled to show their work on their phone, a digital experience of one second. This also affects the viewer who is essential in giving meaning. As Jules Simon aptly states: "The work only itself becomes a reality, becomes actually effective in reality, when 'it draws humans as viewers to itself and itself creates a public' [thus] the work of art becomes the work of the whole human" (2011:43).
At Haley-Henman we have always strived for the reality that Simon describes above. It has been one of our principles in the way we structured and moderated conversations with artists and viewers by acknowledging that both are on the same level in the equation for creating common understanding, and how the many points of view amplify the experience. The experience of art is open to all, just as when art was first humanly expressed. It should not be restricted in how it is made, viewed and understood in prescribed ways. Nor should knowledge be restricted and censured.
During the many experiences of the past twelve years, Haley-Henman has promoted artists with many different styles and expressions that have explored the diverse worlds of our interior selves and exterior worlds. Artists and viewers have gained insight about themselves and others, and knowledge about our different worlds. However, during the past twelve years of observing artists and viewers, something is changing the relationship of common understanding. Indeed, a crisis might stimulate action in positive directions and become the springboard to the ever evolving human. Or, as Lawrence Ferlinghetti writes "…the world is coming to an end for the millionth time but this time it's for real yes sir" ("Little Boy", 2019:161).
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Scotty said they just got the okay there's going to be a duet on the album and there will be a big time artist on with him!!!!
WOW SCOTTY!!!!! THAT IS SO INCREDIBLE GREAT!!! It's going to be so Wonderful to hear your voice and someone else's Together..... You have that great voice that would be great with anyone. It would be A Keller...Can't wait to hear It. For the faith song you could put it on a Gospel CD. ASK Frank If you can do a Short Gospel CD. LOVE YOU SO much Scotty.


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Before departing, Trump signed bill into law sponsored by Pa. Sen. Bob Casey to further investigate unexplained deaths in children
By Anthony Salamone
In one of his last acts in office, former President Donald Trump signed legislation that pledges more federal research into unexplained deaths in children.
The law provides grants to help improve data collection and investigations related to the mysterious deaths. It requires more research and standardizes autopsy investigations into Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood, or SUDC, which is defined as the death of a child at least 1 year old for which the cause remains unexplained even after a thorough investigation. The SUDC Foundation says approximately 400 children die of unexplained causes every year in the U.S.
The lack of answers after a child's unexpected death can be agonizing for families.
[ Unexplained: Sudden death in children leave families grieving, raising awareness ]
The Morning Call in 2019 profiled parents of two families who lost a child, including Denise Wunderler, whose daughter, Vienna Savino, died Nov. 12, 2017, at age 2 from SUDC. Wunderler, who grew up in the Lehigh Valley and her husband, Michael Savino, both of whom are physicians, had never heard of SUDC, let alone had any inkling their daughter could die in this manner.
Wunderler, who lives in Holmdel, New Jersey, has since been raising awareness about the category of death, launching websites, speaking at medical schools and hospitals, and holding fundraisers. Wunderler said this week she hopes the law will help countless families and children.
"Any type of awareness and conversation about sudden unexplained death in childhood is a win in my book," said Wunderler. But she said more should be done.
Denise Wunderler, former Northampton resident, talks about her toddler Vienna Savino's death from Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood and her work to create awareness of SUDC in a 2019 interview with The Morning Call. (Morning Call file photo)
"Money is really what's needed, because there is a huge lack of funding for SUDC research," Wunderler said, Most money to research SUDC comes from individuals or foundations, she said.
Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey was a sponsor of the law in the Senate. His spokesperson, Natalie C. Adams, said Casey will next be working to secure money to fund the law. The law passed in both the Senate and House with bipartisan support.
Called "Scarlett's Sunshine on Unexpected Death Act," the law was named for Scarlett Lillian Pauley, a 16-month-old girl from Bethel Park in Allegheny County, who died in 2017 of unexplained causes.
The law, among other things, directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to assess whether a death investigation reporting form needs to be updated. It also requires the department to submit annual reports to Congress that include the number of deaths and actions taken to prevent them.
No nationwide standard for investigating and collecting data on an infant or child death exists, according to a news release from Casey. This has often made it impossible to determine the causes of these deaths and decide what strategies can be implemented to prevent them.
Morning Call reporter Anthony Salamone can be reached at 610-820-6694 or asalamone@mcall.com.


Most parents will witness at least one temper tantrum – a time when your child throws his body to the floor or stomps his feet and screams. Temper tantrums are one way your child may let you know that he is very frustrated. As parents, we are often embarrassed by this behaviour as we think it means our child is bad or that we are bad parents. This is not true.
The best way to handle tantrums is to try and prevent them from happening at all. Children who are tired or hungry may be more likely to get upset and frustrated which could turn into a tantrum. If you know there are certain times or situations that are likely to upset your child and may lead to a tantrum, try to avoid them as much as possible. Some situations can't be avoided completely and in this case you can prepare yourself and your child to reduce the likelihood of a tantrum.
Keeping healthy snacks with you on shopping trips, or giving your child a five-minute warning that you'll be leaving the park, and sticking to sleeping and eating routines may help your child deal with frustrating situations and provide him the structure he needs to anticipate what happens next. Allow your child time to exercise and keep reasonable limits. Young children don't usually sit quietly for long periods of time. Bring books or toys with you on longer trips and remember to give your child attention with hugs, smiles, praise and thanks when he is behaving well.
Although there are things we can do to try to prevent temper tantrums, it is safe to say that you may encounter at least one in your parenting years. When a child is having a tantrum, it's almost impossible to force him to stop it ? you can tell him that you do not like his behaviour, tell him to stop and ensure he does not hurt himself. You may choose to hold him gently; if not, staying close is still a good idea. The best way to handle the tantrum is to ignore it by staying calm. This lets your child know that you are there for him without encouraging the tantrum. While it is hard to ignore a screaming child, especially in a public place, the best action is to wait it out. This is not the time to lecture, yell, argue or give in to your child.
Staying calm when your child is misbehaving teaches your child to remain calm when she's upset. If you yell, stomp your feet or slam doors when you are upset, your child may be more likely to do these things when she is upset. Speaking calmly and naming your feelings, "I'm worried I will be late," will help your child understand that you can be upset but still manage your feelings.
Talking about feelings and naming them can help your preschooler realize that emotions can be hard to control sometimes. Let her know that you love her always ? even if she is angry. This might also be a good time to explain why you said "no" or have certain rules. Give your child ideas to deal with her frustration, anger or sadness next time so she can learn to cope with her feelings.
Make sure you praise him for his good behaviour or when he expresses his emotions with words. Be supportive by listening to how he feels and talk about why he might feel that way, how he can cope with his feelings, and move on by letting those feelings go.
The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that parents do not use any physical punishment, including spanking, to correct a child's behaviour.
Tantrums are most common between the ages of two and four years old. They can be as short as 20 seconds or go on for hours. Find out more.


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GameMaker Studio 2 Export For Nintendo Switch Console Announced
1:38 pm March 9, 2018 By Julian Horsey
Yoyo Games creators of the awesome GameMaker Studio 2 platform that allows you to create video games without the need to know how to program. Have this week announced a deal with Nintendo to enable games created on the GameMaker Studio platform to be exported and played on the Nintendo Switch games console.
The GameMaker Studio 2 Nintendo Switch edition is expected to be made available during the summer months of 2018. The GameMaker Studio 2 platform already supports export to Windows, Mac OS X, Ubuntu, Android, iOS, FireTV, Android TV, Microsoft UWP, HTML5, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Yoyo Games GM James Cox explained a little more "Nintendo has been hugely supportive of bringing independent releases to the Nintendo Switch console, and this partnership will mean even more wonderful games are released on the platform. GameMaker Studio 2 takes all the best features of the previous version and elevates game development for all levels by simplifying the process and allowing creators to focus on making fun and engaging games that can quickly come to market"
To learn more about the GameMaker Studio 2 platform checkout the quick overview video below or jump over to the official Yoyo Games website by following the link below for more details on how to create your own games even if you don't know how to program.
Source: Yoyo Games : Gamasutra
Filed Under: Gaming News, Technology News, Top News


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Q: Stuck in a django migration IntegrityError loop: can I delete those migrations that aren't yet in the db? So, I committed and pushed all my code, and then deployed my web application successfully. Then, I added a new model to my 'home' app, which (for a reason I now understand, but doesn't matter here), created an IntegrityError (django.db.utils.IntegrityError: insert or update on table "foo" violates foreign key constraint "bar"). I ran python manage.py makemigrations, python manage.py migrate, which causes the the IntegrityError.
However, even if I remove all of my new model code(so that git status comes up with nothing), the IntegrityError still happens. If I connect to my db via a different python instance and download select * from django_migrations;, the latest db migration: 0020 there is eight migrations away from my latest local home/migrations migration file: 0028.
--> My question is: is it safe for me to delete my local 0021-0028 migration files? Will this fix my problem?

A: If you haven't applied your migrations to db, it is safe to delete them and recreate them.
Possible reasons of why you run into this error are:

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*You deleted your model code but, when you run migrate it reads your migration files (which has information about your deleted model) and tries to apply migration operations. If you didn't run makemigrations command after you've deleted your model, migration system won't be able to detect your changes and will think that your model is still there.

*Even if you've run makemigrations after you've deleted your model there'll be dependency issues in your migrations files, because the new migration files will depend on old ones (with which you had problems)

That's why we can say that it is safe to delete them, if they haven't applied, but at the same time you should be careful with your migration dependencies.
This documentation information maybe useful.

A: OK, so I crossed my fingers, backed my local 0021-0028 migration files, and then deleted them. It worked. I think they key is that the migration files were not yet in the database yet, but not 100% sure. +1 if anyone can answer further for clarification.

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Reverolle is een gemeente en plaats in het Zwitserse kanton Vaud, en maakt deel uit van het district Morges.
Reverolle telt 335 inwoners.

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Gemeente in Vaud

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Bombay Blast is a small outlet painted in all blue. This place serves typical Bombay style food and if you like that, then you should definitely visit this place. The best thing about this place is that it is very pocket-friendly. It has a great variety of food. My personal favourite here is masala pao bhaji and vada pao. I have never had such an amazing pao bhaji ever and would highly recommend it.
Their seating arrangement could be better.


A hemangioendothelioma with embryonic elements of mesenchymal origin.
A true neoplasm of vascular origin, characterized by proliferation of endothelial cells in and about the vascular lumen; it is usually considered to be intermediate in grade between the hemangioma and the hemangiosarcoma but sometimes is used to denote the latter.
A hemangioma containing fibrous tissue.
1. An extremely common benign tumor, occurring most commonly in infancy and childhood, made up of newly formed blood vessels, and resulting from malformation of angioblastic tissue of fetal life. There are two main types: capillary and cavernous.
2. A general term denoting a benign or malignant vascular tumor that resembles the classic type of hemangioma but occurs at any age.
A condition in which multiple hemangiomas are developed.
A layer of parenchymal cells capable of being transformed into meristem to give rise to the root cambium and cork cambium and to branch roots.
A rare malignant tumor of vascular origin, formed by proliferation of endothelial tissue lining irregular vascular channels; it usually occurs in the skin, soft tissues, breast, or liver.
1. An infectious disease, especially of children, characterized by a sudden occurrence of fever, loss of appetite, and throat ulcerations, caused by a Coxsackie virus.
2. Also called mouth blisters, it is the name of a painful mouth infection caused by coxsackieviruses.
1. A radiographic diagnostic study of the heart in which valves and vessels on the left side are examined via x-ray and fluoroscopy following the introduction of a contrast media.
2. Examination of the left side of the heart and associated blood vessels using x-rays following the injection of a radiopaque substance.
The thin membrane which helps to support the capillary loops in a renal glomerulus.
A structure in which microspores are formed.
Conjoined twins united by the vessels of the umbilical cord (ompha, "navel" + angeion, "vessel", + pagos, "thing fixed").
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Lillian at The Wilno Craft Gallery.
Lillian was born in Orillia, Ontario, the first of Ken and Betty Oakley's five children. Music played a large role in her family life and she soon added painting to her interests.
In 1985 Lillian helped establish the Village Emporium in Whitney and two years later bought the Wilno Craft Gallery near Barry's Bay.
During her sixteen years there Lillian transformed the shop into a thriving business featuring her own paintings and the work of many local artists and artisans. The Ontario tour guide 'Daytripper 3" called this store the 'gem of the Ottawa Valley' and Lillian developed a loyal following both for the gallery and for her work as an artist.
Self-taught, Lillian paints in many styles including landscape, portrait, still-life and folk art using oils, water colours, acrylics and pen & ink.
On entering the store in Ormsby you may notice the gentle sounds of a women's vocal trio on the Mercantile's sound system. This highlights another of Lillian's talents... her beautiful singing voice. With her longtime friends Margaret Hughes and Dorothy Wilson, Lillian has been singing for 25 years in the group 'Close Enough' (so named for their rehearsal work ethic...) They have released 3 CDs, to very enthusiastic response, including 'Album Of The Year' from the Ottawa Valley Music Association for their offering, 'Seasonings'.


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Phakchok Rinpoche (born 1981) is a teacher of the Nyingma lineage and chief lineage holder of the Taklung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism. He is Vajra Master of Ka-Nying Shedrup Ling monastery, abbot of several monasteries in Nepal, and assists monasteries and practice centers in Tibet. In addition, he serves as Director of the Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation, a nonprofit organization engaged in a wide range of humanitarian projects.

Background

Phakchok Rinpoche is the first-born grandson of Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, and his father, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, is the fourth reincarnation of Terchen Chokgyur Lingpa. His mother is Sangyum Dechen Paldon. His uncles Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, Tsoknyi Rinpoche, and Mingyur Rinpoche are active teachers in Asia and the West.

Phakchok Rinpoche oversees the Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation along with an international network of Buddhist meditation centers.

Early life

Before he was four, Phakchok Rinpoche was recognized by the Kagyu regents as being seventh in the line of the Riwoche Phakchok incarnations. Rinpoche entered the Dzongsar Institute of Advanced Buddhist Studies in Bir, India, where he received the Khenpo title, comparable to a PhD in Buddhist Philosophy, from Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and the 14th Dalai Lama. Phakchok Rinpoche has received instructions and ripening empowerments from many teachers, including Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, Tulku Urgyen Rinpoche, Chogye Trichen Rinpoche, Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, Trulshik Rinpoche, Nyoshul Khen Rinpoche, Tsikey Chokling Rinpoche, and others.

Current work

Phakchok Rinpoche has a growing number of centers and Dharma groups around the world as well as students in over fifty countries including Malaysia, United States, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Austria, Scotland, Great Britain and Israel. In the United States, his main retreat center is Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Cooperstown in upstate New York.

Through his various foundations, Phakchok Rinpoche directs a number of projects, including a Monastic Education Fund that serves monks in two monasteries in the Kathmandu Valley, the Vajra Varahi Healthcare Clinic in Kathmandu, and dental and medical camps to serve remote areas of Nepal with the help of doctors from Singapore, Malaysia and Germany. Phakchok Rinpoche sits on the board of the non-profit organisation Rangjung Yeshe Shenpen, also based in Nepal.

In addition, Phakchok Rinpoche supports the translation and publication of Buddhist texts through the Lhasey Lotsawa translation group, which focuses especially on the teachings of the Chokling Tersar and the Taklung Kagyu traditions.

Publications
In the Footsteps of Bodhisattvas: Buddhist Teachings on the Essence of Meditation, Shambala Publications (October 27, 2020)
Radically Happy: A User's Guide to the Mind, Shambala Publications (October 2018)
Eightfold Supreme Path of Mind Training, Lhasey Lotsawa Publications (December 4, 2012)
Keys to Happiness and a Meaningful Life, Lhasey Lotsawa Publications (June 27, 2012)

References

External links
Official Website of Phakchok Rinpoche
Samye Institute - Dharma Education Platform
Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation
Mental Strength in the 21st Century (December 2014) a dharma talk for Tricycle: The Buddhist Review

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Lamas from Tibet
Kagyu Buddhists
Taklung Kagyu
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Living people
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Please President Assad, Arm The Protesters In France To End This "Brutal Crackdown" (Satire)
TOPICS:FranceProtestSatire
By Brandon Turbeville
After weeks of massive protests taking place in France, one thing is clear; the French people have had it with the current regime. After decades of oppression by an increasingly out of touch elite, economic stagnation, a repressive police state, and now rising fuel prices, the French people are finally standing up and demanding that the status quo give way to the ever burgeoning concept of democracy.
Almost as soon as the protests began, the Macron regime launched a brutal crackdown on protesters, even going so far as to use chemical weapons against unarmed people in their attempt to stifle the sparks of democracy. Hundreds of innocent people have been injured at the hands of the regime's security forces. Dozens of arrests have also been made with victims presumably being taken to Macron's torture chambers.
The recent Macron regime attempt to raise fuel prices yet again seems to be the straw that broke the camel's back and, combined with images of Macron jetting across the world, eating decadent meals, and parading himself in his life of luxury, the distance between the regime and the people has been demonstrated for all to see.
But raising fuel taxes is only one of many crimes of the regime against the French people. Willful shipping of French industry to third world countries has left many French people unemployed while the regime continues to confiscate the wealth of those fortunate enough to have work through exorbitant taxation. In addition, the regime crushes any dissent without hesitation after having disarmed the population in order to make resistance even less of a possibility. Free speech and even free thought does not exist in France where the regime punishes questioning state narratives with jail time and any political opposition figures are forced to undergo psychiatric evaluation.
In addition, while France's economy lags and its people are oppressed, the regime has sent its military into numerous other countries like Niger, Libya, and Syria where chaos and untold amounts of bloodshed has ensued.
Unfortunately, the United States, Britain, Germany and virtually the entirety of the Western world continue to stand by the French dictator even as his security forces launch a brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters.
With the Western world taking no action to defend the people of France and with Russia busy meddling in elections, persecuting Hillary Clinton, and "invading" "good" countries, we have no other choice than to call on President Bashar al-Assad to do the only thing possible to defend the French people and the dying embers of democracy.
We understand the temptation of appeasement and of turning a blind eye to the crimes against humanity taking place in France today and we are fully aware of the problems Syria is facing at home. However, the world looks to Syria as the only hope to defend innocent people in France. Syria must act where the rest of the world is unable or unwilling.
President Assad, after being mired in a foreign-backed war that has cost the lives over 400,000 people, shaken the country to its core, and created one of the greatest humanitarian catastrophes of the 21st Century, you know full well the difference arming "rebels" can make. For that reason, we are calling on you to immediately provide aid and arms to the protesters in France. Will it bring bloodshed? Yes. Will it cost the lives of innocent people? Yes. Will it be an immoral act of war? Also yes.
As a victim of international sanctions, you are too familiar with how such an embargo can drastically reduce the living standards of a nation's people who had nothing to do with any disagreement between heads of state. You have suffered under Western sanctions for quite some time and you have watched millions of your neighbors starve as a result of the American sanctions in that country. Because you are aware of all of this, you must also be aware of how important it is for you to lead the charge on the world stage to impose economic sanctions on France immediately. If it means more pressure on Macron, then starving the French people is clearly worth it.
Because we all know how brutal the French regime is and how bitterly Macron will cling to power, it may be necessary to engage in limited airstrikes against Macron's air force. This may trigger a full-scale war, possibly even world war three. However, for reasons unexplained, it will be worth it. Yes, civilians will die. But you can prevent civilians from dying by killing them now, so Macron will have no one left to kill, thus further humiliating him in the eyes of his people and the world at large.
To be clear, we are not asking for Syrian boots on the ground. However, the establishment of "observation posts," "air bases," and "training locations" may become necessary in order to train "rebels" and conduct patrols as well as airstrikes against French civilian and military locations.
President Assad, the world is watching. You must stand tall in this dark hour and say "Never again!" You must stand for democracy and freedom. You must stay the course until Macron steps down and a political solution between the "rebels" you armed and the regime is reached.
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Any protesters willing to clash with police or security forces are protesters worthy of being armed by a foreign power. Mr. President, the world is watching.
Obviously, this article is satire. This writer does not want Syria to become involved in France nor does he want to see any violence in Europe or elsewhere. He is, however, regretful that, in 2018, satire has to be routinely ruined by explanation.
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Brandon Turbeville writes for Activist Post – article archive here – He is the author of seven books, Codex Alimentarius — The End of Health Freedom, 7 Real Conspiracies, Five Sense Solutions and Dispatches From a Dissident, volume 1 and volume 2, The Road to Damascus: The Anglo-American Assault on Syria, The Difference it Makes: 36 Reasons Why Hillary Clinton Should Never Be President, and Resisting The Empire: The Plan To Destroy Syria And How The Future Of The World Depends On The Outcome. Turbeville has published over 1000 articles on a wide variety of subjects including health, economics, government corruption, and civil liberties. Brandon Turbeville's radio show Truth on The Tracks can be found every Monday night 9 pm EST at UCYTV. His website is BrandonTurbeville.com He is available for radio and TV interviews. Please contact activistpost (at) gmail.com.
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This month I'm going to blabber about something that I haven't started yet, but am incredibly interested in pursuing. As my last post touched upon, one of my most favorite things to photograph is abstract spaces found in the small places that most people overlook. But having a background in portraiture, I also enjoy portrait photography. Eventually I would like to merge those two forms into one- abstract portraiture. But, there are sooo many ways to approach this, that I am not entirely sure where to start! So I keep track of all of my ideas, and tackle them one by one, seeing what works for me and what doesn't. These days, many seem to be interested in the standard portrait. It may tell something about their personality, but in general it's about creating a perceived notion of how that person wants others to view them. With a strong background in conceptual art, I know that it takes longer than one or two chat sessions with a stranger to really figure out who they are, unless they are willing to throw all cards out on the table.
Hopefully you have some new inspiring artists to add to your list now too!


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TRAGIC LOSS
Jerome Boateng leaves Bayern Munich's Fifa Club World Cup squad early after death of ex-girlfriend Kasia Lenhardt
Josh Graham
10:28 ET, Feb 10 2021
Updated: 10:40 ET, Feb 10 2021
JEROME BOATENG has left Bayern Munich's Fifa Club World Cup squad after the tragic death of his ex-girlfriend.
The German champs confirmed the 32-year-old defender will not be available for Thursday's Club World Cup final against Mexican side Tigres UANL.
Jerome Boateng has left Bayern Munich's Club World Cup squad earlyCredit: Getty Images - Getty
Boateng and Kasia Lenhardt split last week after 15 months of datingCredit: kasia_lenhardt/Instagram
Boss Hansi Flick revealed the former Manchester City centre-back will return to Munich from Qatar - where the tournament is being staged - for personal reasons.
Model Kasia Lenhardt was found dead in her Berlin apartment on Tuesday but police are not treating her death as suspicious.
Last week, Boateng announced he and mum-of-one Kasia, 25, had split after 15 months together.
German news outlet Bild exclusively revealed that Kasia had been involved in a car accident which wrote off the footballer's Mini on January 5.
In his statement, Jerome said it was time to 'draw a line' and 'apologise to everyone I've hurt' including his ex-girlfriend Rebecca and their children.
Yet Polish-born Kasia - who had a tattoo of 'Jerome' on her torso - responded by saying she had ended the relationship because of the World Cup winner's 'lies and constant infidelity'.
Kasia shared a final cryptic Instagram post which read: "Now is where you draw the line. Enough."
Kasia shot to fame on TV show Germany's Next Top Model in 2012 and after finishing fourth, she went on to star in Hell's Kitchen and Models in Babyglück.
Kasia's tragic final Instagram postCredit: instagram
Kasia and Boateng did not have any children during their time together.
She leaves behind a son, named Noah, from a previous relationship which ended three years ago.
Boateng has twin girls born in 2011, and a boy born in 2015.
Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng shows off his purple hair as he has fun on the basketball court
Jerome Boateng


The Worshipful Company of Saddlers is one of the very oldest of the City of London Livery companies. Today, the Saddlers' Company still has a close interest in, and involvement with, its original trade. This is exemplified in its support of the Society of Master Saddlers, its leadership of the development of saddlery training standards, its support of saddlery trainees and apprentices through bursaries, awards and prizes, and its promotion of British saddlery.


We thought it might be useful for you to see what we have been doing in class each week.
Understand and then make teen numbers (10 and some 1s); compare and order numbers to 20, then 30; find the number between two numbers.
Know and use ordinal numbers; understand that 2 digit numbers are made from some 10s and some 1s; understand place value using 10p and 1p coins; find 10p more and 10p less; Find 10 more and 10 less.
Our Big Question this term is a Geography question! We are looking for postcards sent or bought from holiday destinations (UK or abroad) for a display and class discussions. All postcards will be returned at the end of our Big Question. Please ensure postcards have your child's name on them! We also need cardboard boxes and tubes for junk modelling. Many thanks for your help!
Please ensure all permission slips and payment have been returned by Monday for our trip.


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Marked with thought #2
Clever logos with that extra level of distinction and relevance.
The challenge for Base Design was how to turn corporate elevator company, Mitsulift, into a relevant, contemporary brand. While the logo does a great job of capturing the idea, the real strength is in the broader identity.
Australian Design Radio was given a clever, Australia-shaped mark by Christopher Doyle & Co. When the radio's on-air the graphic equaliser moves, returning to the original form when off-air.
Originally built for freight trains in the 1930s, The High Line is an elevated rail structure on Manhattan's West Side that has been turned into the city's most popular new park. An ideal monogram by Paula Scher, Pentagram.
New Chapter is a startup offering word therapy — a form of counselling where participants express themselves through the written word. The symbol, by Paul Belford Ltd, combines a book with a forward-pointing arrow.
The Pregnancy Pause is a fictitious company created and designed by Mother NY, because maternity leave is a full-time job.
Inspired by the "Overview Effect" — a sensation that astronauts experience when given the opportunity to look down and view the Earth as a whole — Daily Overview offers a new way to look at the landscape humans have shaped. The D overlooking the O creates a very apt monogram from the now seemingly defunct Brooklyn-based Fleet.
Freedom Travel had always had a gull on their logo and they wanted a gull on the new one. The Chase obliged them.
Paws is a personalised dog food delivery service in the UK, with a charming logo designed by Koto.
The Bandido coffee brand "channels the Californian counterculture spirit by bucking the system of larger coffee chains and corporates." The playful mark designed by Magpie is fitting and memorable.
More brands marked with thought.
The Paws logo always makes me smile every time I see it. It's one of those logos that I wish I had done.
Ian Paget says:
Clever ideas like these is what attracted me to logo design. One I'd definitely add to the list is the My Fonts logo, which has a carefully designed 'My' that looks like a hand reaching out to grab the fonts.
Mark Narusson says:
Great selection of logos. I particularly like The Bandido coffee brand – very creative and an awesome idea.
Steve Ingels says:
That's the one that I enjoyed the most as well. Fun and recognizable.
The Logo Creative says:
Love clever logos, especially when they are simple. The Toblerone is another great one with the hidden bear and Amazon with A to Z and a smile. But for simplicity FedEx nails it!
The ADR Logo is awful. It fails on both counts of looking like the letters ADR and as a shape of the land mass of Australia. Further, when you click on the link here, you are never able to return to this site using the arrow…. a bit like migrating to Australia – it's a trap.
Lovely icons, although the Australian Radio one works best in context. I've always been a fan of The Chase's work. They all communicate what the business does in a unique and memorable way.
Firefox sketches
CN logo evolution
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Maiac (ryska: Маяк) är en ort i Moldavien.   Den ligger i distriktet Unitatea Teritorială din Stînga Nistrului, i den östra delen av landet,  km nordost om huvudstaden Chişinău. Maiac ligger  meter över havet och antalet invånare är .

Terrängen runt Maiac är platt. Den högsta punkten i närheten är  meter över havet,  km norr om Maiac. Runt Maiac är det ganska tätbefolkat, med  invånare per kvadratkilometer. Närmaste större samhälle är Grigoriopol,  km sydväst om Maiac. Trakten runt Maiac består till största delen av jordbruksmark.

Inlandsklimat råder i trakten. Årsmedeltemperaturen i trakten är  °C. Den varmaste månaden är juli, då medeltemperaturen är  °C, och den kallaste är januari, med  °C. Genomsnittlig årsnederbörd är  millimeter. Den regnigaste månaden är januari, med i genomsnitt  mm nederbörd, och den torraste är mars, med  mm nederbörd.

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When you execute a plan to perfection you can't help but be excited about the future. When I woke up at 630 this morning I was ready to run, my blood sugar was at 72 and I felt great. It is crazy but I believe if my morning blood sugar was above 180 I would have had a much different outcome on my training run. The worse part of my day was my Dexcom beeping at 8am alerting me to replace my sensor, I would have to go on my training run without my Dexcom.
As I began to stretch and get in to my running zone a forty-five minutes before my run my blood sugar was at 153, a small snack of apple juice and two bites of a power bar would have my blood sugar at 222 as I headed out the door. Having a "perfect" blood sugar before any run is good, having a "perfect" blood sugar today took my confidence to a new level. As I started my run I knew that if it was a race that I would be able to run a pr no problem. With a training run however I decided to hold back a little bit and really just coast for the first seven miles, coast breaks down to about a 9:30 mile. In the first half of the run I felt very strong and my blood sugar gave me no problems what so ever, a GU every forty-five minutes and a bite of a power bar every ten worked perfectly.
The second half of my run I was able to take it to another level. I pushed a little harder the last four miles and felt very strong conquering the two big hills in my final four miles. As I was finishing I felt low, I was a little shaky and light headed. When I train I never have any kind of liquids with me, the reason for this is that I should be hydrated enough for a fifteen mile run, if I can train on a fifteen mile run with no fluids then I can skip those water stations and makeup time when it is time to race. This thinking probably isn't the best but it does work for me. With a mile left and feeling low I was not worried, I know that when I run a reading of 90 feels like 50 so I was not worried that running that final mile. I was able to run the 14.25 mile course in two hours, I never use a watch while training but I left the house at 10:05 and returned at 12:06. When I finished up I headed right to the meter and was happy to see a reading of 88.
A post run protein snack and a hearty lunch followed the run, my blood sugars would be between 160 and 210 all afternoon which I was very happy with. My only hope is that the half marathon I will be running on May 4th goes as smoothly as my training run went today. That is not a guarantee but for the next two weeks I will really cracking down on my blood sugars and eating a lot of carbs to make sure that my body is ready. I feel very strong right now and I'm excited for next weeks 5k and the half marathon in two weeks!!


The Lantech IES-0204FT-DNV is a 4-port 10/100TX + 2-port 100FX Industrial Switch for plug-and-play installation. It can auto detect power inputs and supports wide input range from 9V to 56VDC. To increase reliability, the IES-0204FT-DNV provides redundant power supplies.
The Lantech IES-0204FT-DNV is designed to meet the demands of industrial environments, comes packaged in a robust IP-30 housing and has been tested extensively to meet Industrial EMI and EMC standards. Rigorous mechanical testing has also been undertaken with free fall, shock, and vibration stability test, which ensure long term reliability in critical industrial environments. It can be used in extreme environments with an operating temperature range from -40°C to 75°C.
Featured with relay contact to alarm system, the IES-0204FT-DNV can immediately notify of power failure event. The Lantech IES-0204FT-DNV is compact in size and easy to be installed with DIN rail and wall mount kit. It is the best choice both in inflammable or normal industrial environment such as automation, transportation, heavy Industrial factory, mining, oil & gas, chemical, and processing automation area.
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I was one of the four lucky RMIP students to get selected to travel to rural Australia for a two-week exchange. Having not been out of the country since I was 12 I was rather excited about the adventure! Unfortunately, I'm not the most relaxed person when it comes to travelling; always having sleepless nights before a flight! As my flights from Hokitika to Christchurch then Christchurch to Melbourne were spread over two days I was running off about 7 hours sleep in 48 hours! Once touched down in Melbourne it was a 4 and a half hour train/bus ride to Bairnsdale, East Gippsland, Victoria (google map it!). I certainly slept well that night!
My first day there was a bit of an intro. The Bairnsdale hospital has four main wards (medical, surgical, rehabilitation and paeds/midwifery) and a bustling ED. There are two operating theatres a psychiatric inpatient unit and dialysis facilities. The hospital is a GP-run hospital where every patient is under the care of their GP. The GP's visit the patients daily to organise the plan with the other medical staff. Junior doctors and senior physicians/surgeons on the wards then carry out the agreed plan and manage anything else that may arise during the day. There is a lot of multidisciplinary support including numerous community-based organisations. Ambulance and air transfers are made for any cases that require ICU-level care to Sale or Melbourne.
There are 9 medical students in and around Bairnsdale. They each have a base GP practice where they are most of the time. They then rotate around the different services such as obstetrics, psychiatry and theatre depending on the visiting specialists. Every Monday and Friday they have tutorials with local doctors or via video-conferencing. I slotted into these tutorials on my first day which was a great way to get to meet the other students and find out all the info I needed from them!
My second day in Bairnsdale I spent on the Medical ward. The first thing I noticed was that I knew none of the drug names the staff were using! The majority of drugs prescribed in Australia are specific brands unlike NZ where we mainly prescribe drugs under their generic name. I was continually having to ask both doctors and patients what each of the medications actually were! Other than that I slotted into ward-life relatively smoothly, admitting patients and helping where I could. I sat in on a very interesting Parkinson's Disease talk where Movement Strategy Training was discussed. It is a strategy that has been developed to help Parkinson's patients with their motor function and overcome bradykinesia (hesitating or freezing) by getting patients to break down each movement and really concentrate on what they are doing. It was fascinating to watch videos and see the improvement in PD patients walking and moving .
My first couple of days here have been great so far even if it is taking a bit to get used to the new system! I'm spending the next two days in GP and theatre so no doubt there will be new things to come across there too!


Se bloquer Bloquer in passive voice Bloquer in female form Ne pas bloquer Bloquer ?
Bloquer belong to the 1st group.	Bloquer is a common french verb.
Bloquer is conjugated with auxiliary avoir.
Bloquer verb is direct transitive.
Bloquer verb is a direct transitive verb, so passive voice can be used.
Bloquer is a french first group verb. So it follow the regular conjugation pattern of the first group like: aimer. Follow this link to see all the endings of the conjugation of the first group verbs : conjugation rules and endings for the first group verbs.
Bloquer is conjugated the same way that verbs that end in : -er. First group verbs always end with -er as their infinitive. Endings of first group verbs are regular.


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Student Service.
Scott Greupink / High School Principal /
I want to focus my update this week on the topic of service. While it is true that we have never adopted a service learning requirement, primarily because we have some reservations about "mandatory" or "required" service really being service, that does not mean that we don't highly encourage all ages of high school students to get involved in various forms of service projects. The primary reason we encourage students to get involved in service as young people is because we believe they will find helping others to be very rewarding, and this will lead to a lifetime habit. I would also like to point out that service is a very considerable factor in a large portion of the scholarships that are given each year to our graduates. The Bruce Krier Foundation specifically has given $15,000 of scholarships each year with a singular focus on service to our seniors. A former OHS graduate has given two $1000 scholarships to students who give back to their communities through service. And, most of our other scholarships include some level of focus on the applicant's service resume. In this way, the community offering scholarships obviously hopes to reinforce the important of service in our lives.
In an attempt to encourage more service efforts in our students, and to support them as they learn to become increasingly independent, and even leaders, in the area of service, we have recently partnered with the Kiwanis Club to begin a Key Club. We have four faculty volunteer advisors–Rachel Navis, Meredith Herrera, Colette Veldhorst, and Amy Antes–who will help make students aware of volunteer opportunities and provide guidance in their service efforts. Our Key Club will be a bit more formally organized than the Kool to be Kind club has been in the past. Students will have to be members of the Key Club, and officers will be elected. While the Kiwanis Club is fully sponsoring the Key Club for the first year, in future years a Key Club membership will cost $12/year, but the club will provide a great opportunity to build a quality service resume.
As parents, please consider discussing joining the Key Club with your high school students. Service opportunities can begin small with club organized opportunities such as is going on right now with the chance to volunteer at the PTO Fun Fair. Projects in the past have ranged from group visits to nursing homes around the holidays, to regular opportunities to help with after school programs for elementary students.
We are excited about our partnership with the Kiwanis Club to begin a Key Club because we feel it will help us support the growth of many students in the area of service. We hope many parents will encourage your students to become involved and join the Key Club.


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HMS Resolution (S22) — британская атомная ракетная подводная лодка. Головной корабль типа «Резолюшн».

Заказана в мае 1963 года. Заложена 26 февраля 1964 года на верфи Vickers-Armstrongs в Барроу. Спущена на воду 15 сентября 1966 года в присутствии королевы-матери. Официально вступила в строй 2 октября 1967 года.

Лодка по конструкции двухкорпусная. Корпус веретенообразный, с некоторым уплощением с бортов в носу. В районе 3-го — 4-го отсеков хорошо выраженная надстройка, закрывающая верхнюю часть ракетных шахт. Ограждение рубки вертикальное, средней высоты, с некоторым скуглением сверху. Носовые горизонтальные рули в районе 1-го отсека, складывающиеся кверху. Кормовое оперение крестообразное.

Прочный корпус разделен на 9 водонепроницаемых отсеков. Основное вооружение — 16 баллистических ракет «Поларис А3T» в вертикальных шахтах в 4-м отсеке. Для самообороны имелись 6 торпедных аппаратов в 1-м отсеке.

Во время службы лодка базировалась на Холи-Лох (Шотландия). В период подготовки 15 февраля 1968 совершила учебный пуск ракеты с Восточного полигона близ берегов Флориды, на дальность 2500 миль. Первый выход на патрулирование 15 июня 1968 года. Выполнила 69 боевых патрулирований. Самое долгое из них, 108 дней, в 1991 году. Прошла модернизацию системы «Поларис А3T» на «Поларис А3TK» в 1984 году.

22 октября 1994 года «Резолюшн» была выведена из состава флота. После выгрузки активной зоны находится в отстое в Росайт. Ожидает утилизации.

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Подводные лодки типа «Резолюшн»
Транспорт в 1966 году
Военная история Великобритании
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The Oregon Vintage Machinery Museum is an organization dedicated to promoting the preservation of John Deere two-cylinder tractors and related machinery. Museum collections include John Deere tractors, implements, machinery and memorabilia. In 1988 we began displaying our two-cylinder tractors and equipment and formed an organization of people with like interests.
We meet every other month and we also send out a bi-monthly newsletter to all members. The newsletter contains reports from club officers and the board of directors, committees, member stories, tech tips, for sale and want ads, and the time and locations of the next meetings. We also hold an annual auction to help raise funds for the museum.
What do I get for my $30 dues fee per year, for becoming an Oregon Vintage Machinery Museum member?
Your dues go towards maintenance of the museum and now annex also for insurance, electricity, etc.
The opportunity to sit in on some classes and or seminars, about working on the tractors and implements.
Receive a newsletter every other month.
Place a free ad in the newsletter however many times that you want.
A chance to volunteer to help with hosting the museum, or helping teach some classes or seminars, etc.
You receive the list of officers and directors and committee people for future references.
All this for a mere $30 a year. What a deal!!!
Complete all information on the application and mail it along with your payment in US dollars, to the address shown below. Thank you for your consideration!


Anaheim real estate can be found north of Santa Fe in Orange County and 28 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The City of Anaheim is the tenth largest in the state and the 56th largest in the country but is one of the safest cities to live in for those of its size. Anaheim real estate is bordered by Los Alamitos to the west and Riverside County Lines to the east, with varied neighborhoods and communities all throughout. The western area is noteworthy for its mature communities dating back to the 1950's. The commercial district, Anaheim Resort, features Disneyland as well as hotel and retail complexes. The neo-urban development district that surrounds Angel Stadium called the Platinum Triangle will soon have mixed-use streets and high-rise buildings.Anaheim real estate is fairly big on tourism, drawing crowds to the Anaheim Convention Center, the Angel Stadium, the Honda Center and of course, Disneyland.


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The Epic is a  tall skyscraper in New York City. It was constructed from 2005 to 2007, and has 58 floors. It is tied with four other buildings, the New York Life Building, 919 Third Avenue, Tower 49, and 750 7th Avenue in its position as the 118th tallest building in New York, and has 460 rooms.

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See also
List of tallest buildings in New York City

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Building Developer Website

Residential skyscrapers in Manhattan
Residential buildings completed in 2007
Chelsea, Manhattan
2007 establishments in New York City


Learn the art of wood engraving, an extremely accessible process that you can complete at your home studio. A refined form of block printing, wood engraving offers a full range of tonality and exquisite control over mark-making. During this two-day workshop, you will learn about materials and techniques and explore your own creative response by producing a limited edition of prints.
Richard Wagener received his MFA in painting from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. His book, Zebra Noise with a Flatted Seventh, was published in 1998 by printer Peter Koch, and a suite of ten engravings was created to accompany The Fragments of Parmenides, published by Editions KOCH in 2004. Richard was the co-recipient of the Carl Hertzog Award for Excellence in Book Design for his book Loom, Nawakum Press/Mixolydian Editions, 2014. Richard's work is in the collections of the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, The Fine Arts Museums, San Francisco, and the Library of Congress, among others.


The Public Health Agency of Canada says it's probably safe to eat romaine lettuce again.
The agency says no new cases of E. coli connected to romaine have been detected in Canada since mid-November.
In the month before that, 29 people are known to have gotten sick from the bacteria in the lettuce, mostly in Quebec.
"The Canadian outbreak appears to be over as there have been no illnesses in Canada since mid-November," said an update posted to the Public Health Agency of Canada website on Dec. 24.
E. coli, which is present in feces and sometimes in raw meat, can cause serious digestive problems.
The government says nobody died in the outbreak but 10 people were hospitalized and two have had severe and lasting complications.
Investigators still don't know exactly how the lettuce became contaminated but the agency says people got sick eating it at home and at restaurants.


I had mentioned last week that I was going home to check up with my primary care physician. I have to meet with her once a month for the next six so that she can record my progress for the insurance company. They prefer if someone loses 10% of their weight before bariatric surgery. In month one, I lost about 3% which is excellent.
I was still nervous to see what my doctor had to say. I wasn't sure if what I have been doing was good enough, but she reassured me that I was doing better than she had expected. She shared something interesting with me; I was only one of two patients to ever lose weight in the first month of the pre-op diet at her office. I just thought that was a bit shocking but I was so relieved that she was happy.
1,500 calories: I think that this is pretty fair and so far I haven't had much of a problem sticking with it. Every once in a while I will have a day where I am around 1,600 calories but I'm still eating healthy foods. Counting calories has really showed me the value in a well-planned meal. If I know I'm going to be eating something high in calories, I can easily adjust my other meals so that I am not going over-board. It's really all about planning and being aware.
20 grams of sugar: So far I have found this absolutely impossible. I'm not sure if she just meant "bad" sugars, I need to get that clarified. Tracking sugar has really opened my eyes. I can't believe how much is in nearly everything! Even things like protein bars can be loaded with sugar. I get a lot of my sugar from fruit. It's more natural, so I'm hoping that's not as bad.
80 grams of protein: She told me that a range of 60-95 is usually good. I figure sticking around 80 grams a day is good before surgery, we shall see if it has to be adjusted once I actually have gastric bypass. I don't find it hard to get protein, one day I actually had 122 grams! Most of my days start with a protein-packed smoothie, which really helps. For lunch I eat a salad almost every day, usually containing chicken or turkey. I make sure my snacks during the day are something like cheese, nuts or protein bars. My dinners range, but I eat a lot of tofu or typically vegetarian foods. They are surprisingly loaded with protein. It also doesn't hurt to drink a protein shake in the afternoon. I can't imagine I will have any problems getting my protein in post-surgery. I have become nearly obsessed.
So I'm onto month two and so far, so good. I have become a pro at resisting temptations. Easter will be the big test! I still plan on eating what my family serves, just controlling my portions. No more plates full of mashed potatoes! If you want to see what crazy antics I get into over the holidays, follow me on Twitter @HilaryFlint.
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Congrats on your success so far! My last of six weigh-ins for the supervised pre-op diet is next Wednesday and I'm pretty excited about it! I just have to show weigh-ins for six months, I don't actually have to go six calendar months (e.g. my first visit was November 20th, so November counted as month one!). It's been a great thing for me to adjust to different behaviors and take advantage of this time to get my head on straight. Since November 20th, I'm at about 82 lbs lost! woohoo! If you need a supervised diet pal, I'm here for you… although it looks like you're doing just fine on your own! Love the blog!
Wow! That is absolutely amazing. Congrats. I have really enjoyed your blog also. I'm glad we can be here for each other!
That's exciting you've lost 3%! I only had to do a 3 month pre op diet, but I lost about 35 lbs during that time. I was very proud of it. I'm so excited to see where you go from here!