A lifelong dream wasn't fulfilled when Jonathan Schoop and Tim Bascom stepped out onto the infield grass at Camden Yards and were greeted by a thundering ovation from the Orioles faithful. However, being named Baltimore's 2011 organizational players of the year will be a fond memory for the two prospects to carry on their journey toward the major leagues.
Schoop, an infielder, and Bascom, a right-handed starter, were honored before Monday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Schoop won the Brooks Robinson Minor League Player of the Year Award and Bascom was the Jim Palmer Minor League Pitcher of the Year.
"It's an honor to be in the same breath as Jim Palmer, a Hall-of-Famer," Bascom, a 26-year-old prospect who hopes to make it to the big leagues as quickly as possible, said. "I'm going to give it the best shot I can next year to be here."
Despite going 10-4 with a 2.97 ERA for Single-A Frederick and Double-A Bowie, the team's 2007 fourth-round draft pick was a bit of a surprise selection because of his age. He admitted it himself, but said, "At the same time, I pitched well. I knew I was in the running."
Schoop was no shocker, though, as the 19-year-old didn't look his age while playing in the infield for Frederick and Bowie. Often playing second base next to Manny Machado, he edged his friend and highly-touted double-play partner and other prospects.
"There's a lot of good players," the Curacao native said. "This means a lot to me."
Schoop, who will represent the Netherlands at this year's baseball World Cup, batted a combined .290 with 13 home runs and 71 RBIs for the Keys and the Baysox.
"Schoop did a lot of good things. He swung the bat well, even in the playoffs, too," said Frederick manager Orlando Gomez, who was named the organization's Cal Ripken Sr. Player Development Award after leading the Keys to the Carolina League championship. "But the key was that he turned some great double plays. … He was outstanding."
Schoop can play shortstop and third base, too.
"Just put me in the lineup," he said.
Orioles manager Buck Showalter said he hasn't had a chance to watch Bascom pitch, but he raved about Schoop's awareness, comparing him to a savvy point guard in basketball.
"We're all excited about him," Showalter said. "He did real well at a level that 19-year-olds don't necessarily do well. We're excited about both of those guys. [It was] well-deserved."
Delmarva reliever Cameron Roth joined Schoop and Bascom in the pre-game festivities at the middle of the diamond. The 22-year-old lefty was this year's recipient of the Elrod Hendricks Minor League Community Service Award.
"Having this opportunity, really, is something to be thankful for. It's an honor to be here in this park with all these great guys and where these great guys have played," said Roth.
Roth said he enjoys making appearances in the community and he was often seen signing autographs before games.
"Signing autographs, there's never a child left behind," he said.
Roth, a 29th-round pick in 2010, went 3-2 with a 5.05 ERA in 32 appearances for the Shorebirds.
It has been a disastrous season for 24-year-old starter Brian Matusz, who fought through an intercostal muscle strain, was shuffled between Baltimore and Triple-A Norfolk, and now stands to be on the wrong side of baseball history. Matusz (1-9) has a 10.69 ERA, which is the highest ever for a pitcher who has made at least 10 starts in a season.
His battery-mate, Orioles catcher Matt Wieters, wishes he could have done more to help.
"Everyone in this clubhouse has had some struggles in their career," he said. "You can definitely see that he's upset about how the year has gone, but he has showed up every day ready to work."
Matusz made his final start of 2011 on Sunday, allowing six runs, including two homers, in five innings as the Orioles lost to the Detroit Tigers, 10-6. Afterward, the left-hander called this "the hardest year of my life." But Wieters said Matusz showed improvement after he was recalled in August, and he believes Matusz will bounce back next season.
"He's still a left-hander who has four pitches," Wieters said confidently. "He's had some tough breaks lately, but he's throwing the ball better in his last stint up than he was early in the year. … I know how hard he's going to work in the offseason to be ready to go."
Showalter left the dugout in the first inning to receive treatment from the training staff on a minor ankle injury he suffered Monday, but he wasn't in the Orioles clubhouse for long. … Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek was scratched from the lineup and replaced by Jarrod Saltalamacchia. … Robert Andino's father, who had never seen his son play a MLB game before Monday, was in the crowd at Camden Yards. … So was the father of home plate umpire Laz Diaz. Diaz's father hadn't attended a game in Baltimore since the 1970 World Series, when he was the guest of his good friend, Mike Cuellar. … MASN broadcaster Gary Thorne was back in the TV booth on Monday after being sidelined with an illness during the team's recent road trip. …Showalter indicated that he intends to send "a couple of guys" from the big-league club to the team's instructional league in Sarasota, Fla. "They don't know that yet," he said. Showalter added that attendance for those players would be optional but strongly recommended. … Rookie left-hander Zach Britton makes his final start on Tuesday night and right-hander Alfredo Simon will start in Wednesday's season finale.


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R. P. Hobson, or Peter Hobson, is a Professor of Developmental Psychopathology at University College London known for his work on autism and experimental child psychology. His research leads him to conclusions concerning the origins of consciousness, summarized in a book for the general reader, The Cradle of Thought.

The core of his analysis is that human minds are the outcome of a successful series of interactions between infant and caregiver(s). In this Hobson's research has built on foundations established by Colwyn Trevarthen from the mid-1970s onwards. Trevarthen identified distinct steps in pre-lingual infant development, Primary Intersubjectivity and Secondary Intersubjectivity, which endow the infant's developing mind/brain with the architecture necessary for the achievement of symbolic thought.

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Hobson's argument constitutes a challenge to certain flavors of sociobiology and Evolutionary Psychology, in that it traces the conception of the human mind back to a 'cradle' of social interactions, without which consciousness in the full, human sense is unobtainable. On the other hand, Hobson demonstrates that a hard-wired emotional connection is crucial for an infant to start the process of intersubjective learning. The experience of having an emotion elicited by another human being, and eliciting emotional responses in others, is identified as the material out of which humans fashion their sense of self, other, object and symbol.

Hobson's thesis is of growing interest in Philosophy of Mind and related disciplines. Edward Skidelsky suggests that Hobson fatally overlooks the fact that people with autism learn to speak (see External Links, below). Others have understood Hobson to be blaming parents for autism, a charge explicitly rejected in The Cradle of Thought.

Publications
The Cradle of Thought 2002
Cognitive and social factors in the development of infants with Down Syndrome. Down Syndrome Research and Practice. Moore DG, Oates JM, Hobson RP and Goodwin J. (2002)
On engaging with people in early childhood: The case of congenital blindness. Clinical Child Psychology & Psychiatry. Sandler AM and Hobson RP (2002)
Are infants with autism socially engaged? A study of retrospective parental reports. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. Wimpory DC, Hobson RP, Williams JMG and Nash S. (2000)
Imitation and identification in autism. Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 40: 649-659. Hobson RP and Lee A. (1999)
Autism and Congential Blindness. Journal of Autism and Development Disorders, 29: 45-56. Hobson RP and Lee A. (1999)
Individual differences in young children's IQ: A social-developmental perspective. Journal of Child Psychology & Psychiatry, 40: 455-464. Crandell LE and Hobson RP (1999)
Autism and the Development of Mind 1993

See also
Evolutionary psychology
Evolutionary developmental psychology
Sociobiology
Lev Vygotsky

External links
Interview in New Scientist
Criticism from Edward Skidelsky
More background on the concepts of Primary and Secondary intersubjectivity
Peter Hobson's current research
Review of Cradle of Thought

Academics of the University of London
Autism researchers
British psychologists
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)

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Golden Opportunity: CanWNT ready to take on Sweden in massive Olympic soccer tournament final
Canada Soccer's Women's National Team will take on Sweden on Friday morning for a chance to win their first-ever major tournament. Here's our preview ahead of that one.
It doesn't get much bigger than this.
90 minutes of best-on-best soccer, for a chance to win an Olympic gold medal – it's the sort of thing you can only dream of one day participating in when you're a kid.
But for Canada Soccer's Women's National Team, they now have a chance to make that sort of dream a reality this week, after they advanced to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics Gold Medal match this past Monday, all thanks to a big win over their rivals, the US, their first such victory in 20 years.
Now, they'll take on Sweden this Friday, in a showdown of a lifetime, with a spot in the soccer history books at stake, of which they'd certainly join with a win.
Just by making their first-ever major tournament final, this Canadian team is already playing with house money at this point, but at the same time, they're all-in on chasing gold, so they're fully aware of the opportunity that lies ahead of them.
Make no mistake, though – it's a huge surprise that this Canadian side is even here, but at the same time, that's a credit to how big of a year they've had to this point.
Heading into an Olympic year with a new head coach, as Bev Priestman was brought in to replace the departed Kenneth Heiner-Moller, no one knew how this Canadian side would look at this tournament, with there being a sentiment that this team had aged out and needed to transition to a younger roster.
Despite those concerns, however, Priestman elected to go against a full rebuild and instead decided to retool on the fly, integrating some new faces into her squad, while also trying to squeeze the most out of some veterans who are nearing the end of their time in a Canadian shirt.
With the main goal being to build a side that could help Canadian captain Christine Sinclair, the all-time international goal scorer with 187 goals, compete for a medal at one of her last major tournaments, all while 'changing the colour of the medal' in the process, it wasn't going to be an easy task, but it wasn't an impossible one, either.
And on both fronts, Priestman has succeeded in her mission. Canada is a much younger side, having only started 4 players under 30 in the semi-finals, compared to the other 7 who were 26 or under, but more importantly, this side has come together quite nicely around Sinclair, becoming about as complete a unit as they've ever looked before.
So heading into the final, it's given those who watch them a real belief that they can actually win this tournament, something that many definitely wouldn't have predicted before they even kicked a ball in Tokyo.
With all of that in mind, though, here's what to expect from them in this final, one in which they'll look to give this country a moment to remember.
Sinclair's big moment:
And to start, it's important to point out how big of a moment this is for Canada's 'Captain Canada', Sinclair, who has waited her whole career for a moment like this.
When she made her debut as a 16-year-old back in 2000, one would've thought occasions like this would be a regular occurrence for her in her career, but 303 games later, despite her 187 goals, that hasn't been the case, having never progressed past the final of a major tournament until now.
Because of that, it's important that Canada takes full hold of this special opportunity to play in a major final. With the tide always rapidly changing in this sport, who knows what the international landscape will look like in 2023 at the next World Cup, or in 2024 at the next Olympics, making it hard to promise another good kick at the can like this for Sinclair.
At 38 years of age, who knows how much she'll have left in the tank to want to keep up at the high level she's managed to maintain for over 2 decades, as she'd be excused for wanting to retire before something serious could happen to her. Considering how fit she is, you know she could play to 45 if she desired, but having mostly avoided major injury up to this point in her career, she wouldn't be pressed if she hangs up her boots on her terms.
So for someone who has always represented the Canadian shirt so faithfully and honourably, playing not only to the best of her ability as a player, but also doing so with great humility and passion, Canada will have every reason to want to go out and win for her in this game.
One of the greats of this sport, the only thing missing in her extensive trophy cabinet is winning a major honour like this with her country, of which she's finally got a shot of doing in this game.
Because of all that, expect Canada to rally around their captain in this game, giving her a moment to remember.
Having fittingly scored the first goal of their tournament, what a moment it would be for her to head out with a goal and a gold medal, only further cementing her status as a Canadian and global soccer icon.
❤ This team. The passion, togetherness and never say die attitude. The medal WILL be a different colour. It is the greatest honour to be a member of this team 🇨🇦 #rush pic.twitter.com/lP7NGnijzw
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But while Sinclair will be expected to play a big role in this game, so will her teammates, as this Canadian side has proven to be quite the cohesive unit at these games.
From off the field, where all of the players have been quite close all year, to on the field, where Canada has gotten big performances from every player on the roster, this Canadian team is about as cohesive as they come.
But while the group has a good mix of veterans and young players, with 6 players 30 or older, and 6 players 23 or younger, we've seen the younger players really take a big step forward in this tournament, representing a passing of the torch of sorts.
From 23-year-old Jessie Fleming and 25-year-old Quinn's big performances in midfield, to the good play from the pair of 26-year-olds up front in Janine Beckie and Nichelle Prince, along with sturdy play at the back from 25-year-olds Kadeisha Buchanan and Vanessa Gilles, Canada's new generation has stepped up in a big way for this team this tournament.
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That's not to say that the veterans have been rendered obsolete for Canada – far from it, actually, as veterans such as Allysha Chapman, Desiree Scott, Stephanie Labbe and of course, Sinclair, have all put up some big shifts as starters in most games, but Canada's also gotten some standout performances from their younger faces in this squad.
For a team that has often been criticized for relying too heavily both on Sinclair, and her other fellow veterans, in recent years, those concerns have been quieted this tournament, as some young players have stepped up big time.
Take someone like the 20-year-old Julia Grosso, for example. In past tournaments, a player like her would only play in spot duty in the group stages, and wouldn't be heard of for the rest of the competition, barring injuries or any other absences.
Instead, she started the second game of the group stages against Chile, and had a huge cameo off of the bench against the US in the semi-finals when the game was still 0-0, helping her team grab a lead and then shut down the game.
And she's not the only one, as Priestman hasn't been shy to turn to her youngsters in all of the games. Against the US, for example, other than Grosso, the age of the other 3 subs were 20, 22 and 28, which shows Canada's intent to invest in youth going forward.
That approach has paid off for them at this tournament, big time, and it bodes well for them in the long term, as they've finally started to pass the torch to some of the talented players that are coming through the ranks.
Before, it was always Sinclair's team (and it still is to an extent), but it's now also Beckie, Buchanan's, Fleming's and Ashley Lawrence's team, and soon the likes of Grosso and Jordyn Huitema will join them much sooner than some would've imagined under Heiner-Moller a year or two ago.
Vanessa Gilles has stepped up in a big way for Canada at this tournament (Canada Soccer/Richard Callis)
Revenge against Sweden:
Shifting to their opponents for this match, though, Canada will have their hands full with their Scandinavian foes, who have rolled through this tournament.
Through 5 games, they've won all 5 of their games, scoring 13 goals and allowing just 3 across those games.
Despite playing the 1st-ranked US, 9th-ranked Australia (x2) and 10th-ranked Japan along the way, they've managed to get through all of their games without much concern, quickly becoming the favourites to win this tournament.
They're talented, well-coached and want to win, making them as formidable of a team as any in this tournament. Plus, with just 2 players 23 or younger, they're an older team filled with players mostly in their prime, as they came into this tournament knowing that this is as good of a shot as any to win a major tournament.
Led by the likes Hedvig Lindahl, Caroline Seger, Kosovare Allsani, Sofia Jakobsson, Magdalena Eriksson and Stina Blackstenius, their core of star players has proven to be a handful for all who have come in the way of their quest towards gold, and their supporting cast hasn't been too shabby, either.
Having lost in the final of the last Olympics, they've come to Tokyo looking like a team that wants to avenge what they would've felt like was a massive missed opportunity in Rio de Janeiro, where they lost 2-1 to Germany in the Gold Medal match.
At the same time, though, they've got a lot of similarities with Canada. Although this is their 3rd final at a major tournament (compared to Canada's 1st), much like Canada, they're yet to win a major tournament, having made the semi-finals at 7 of 15 major tournaments (compared to Canada's rate of 4 in 11), showing that despite constantly being in the top 3 conversation at these sort of competitions, they're yet to really jump up and win that major honour.
Plus, both teams have recent history, as Sweden knocked Canada out of the 2019 World Cup in the Round of 16, winning 1-0, as they went on to finish 3rd in that tournament.
So because of all of that, this match promises to be a big one. Both teams have talented squads, have recent history, come into this tournament with plenty of players in their prime, and most importantly, have never breached this frontier before, giving them every reason to go for it in this game.
Instead of what we saw at each of the last World Cup and Olympic finals, where it was the case of a team that had been there and won before (US, Germany), against a team looking to break through that barrier (Netherlands, Sweden), this will be a matchup between 2 teams hungry for that breakthrough, which should only up the entertainment value.
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Heat concerns:
But despite that intent to ramp up the pressure and combine for a good game, both sides might unfortunately not be able to do that in this game, because as it stands, the projected weather forecast for the game does not look promising for that kind of high-intensity play.
With temperatures projected to be upwards of 30 degrees Celsius at kick-off (which will reportedly feel closer to 40-45 degrees), unless something changes, this game will be played in conditions that will not make it easy for two already tired teams who'd want to leave everything out on the field.
Due to a strange scheduling quirk that saw organizers schedule this game at 11 in the morning local time to appease the favoured American audience (for whom this game will be in the evening/night instead of early in the morning as the rest of the games this tournament), as it stands, this game will be played in borderline dangerous playing conditions.
Because of that, both teams have submitted a request to have the game moved to another time, because although it benefits Canadian viewers to remain at this time, the welfare of the players is of the utmost priority, and both sides recognize that.
As of writing, there has been no word of if that request will be honoured, so until any news emerges on that front, assume that this game will remain at the current time, but it does feel like a change might be imminent.
So while it might be rough for Canadian viewers if this time is changed, the players' health has to come first, and hey, having woken up for all of the other games of this tournament, most hardcore viewers will have adjusted to this schedule so far.
Plus, it's a major final, so for those who aren't yet adjusted to the early schedule, it won't be hard to get up for a game like this, as Canada's chase for history should be plenty of motivation for those who struggle to get up early for something like this.
(UPDATE: The kick-off time was indeed changed to later in the day. The final will now be played at 5:00 AM PDT, 8:00 AM EDT.)
Canadian women's soccer team practice at 11am here. That's the same time as game time here tomorrow as of right now. Temperatures soaring again.
There are rumblings of time and venue change. We're monitoring here and will send updates as soon as we get them. #Tokyo2020
— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) August 5, 2021
Etched in history:
And speaking of that, it's important to highlight how big of a moment this is for Canada, as they're already heroes no matter what happens in this game.
For a country that loves to rally around this sport, filling bars for countless men's and women's World Cups, Olympics and continental cups (Euros, Gold Cups, etc.) to support their ancestral countries, to finally have their chance to cheer on their home team in a major final is a massive opportunity.
Because of that, this game will possibly be one of the most-watched games in Canadian sporting history, no matter what time it's played at, as this country has rallied around this team in a big way as the games have gone along.
As they did so when this Canadian team won bronze medals at the last 2 Olympics before this, Canada is behind this team, no matter what happens, as they've already blown away expectations.
Barely expected to make it past the quarter-finals by most pundits, to then go on and make the final of the whole thing, allowing them to 'change the colour of the medal' as they've long-stated their goal was to do this tournament, it's already been a special run, one that will mark them as heroes back in Canada.
So while now Canada will look to put the cap on this amazing run with a big victory, this has already been a special tournament, one that will be remembered for years to come.
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Projected XI:
Lastly, here's Canada's projected XI for this pivotal match. Barring any surprise changes, Priestman should be expected to run it back with the same XI from the US game, as seen below.
So now, with everything set, all that's left is for the teams to go out there, battle for 90+ minutes, and try to come out on top as Olympic gold medallists.
For Canada, this is a chance that has been a long time coming, so it's important that they head out there and make the most of the occasion, doing what they can to win.
They've done that all tournament, growing in pretty much every game, so it's not a new concept for them, but now, that final frontier looms.
Having already accomplished the first part of their main quest, which was to 'change the colour of the medal', they've now got a golden opportunity to make sure that gold is the flavour of the day for them this tournament, putting the cap on an already memorable campaign.
With history already in their back pocket, they're now looking to do something that would reverberate across the nation, providing a moment that wouldn't be forgotten for years to come.
Up Next: Canada vs Sweden, Friday, August 5th, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT, 8:00 AM EDT (National Stadium, Tokyo)
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Welcome to Prague, which is the capital city of the Czech Republic.
Prague, the heart of Europe, is a historical city with a modern soul. Thanks to it cultural wealth and architectural monuments it is often called "Golden Prague" or "The City of a Hundred Spires". The dominant monument of the historical city is the Prague Castle and the St. Vitus Cathedral. The Castle dates back to the 9th century and is one of the largest castle complexes in Central Europe. Today it is the seat of the Czech president.
When walking from the Castle to the Old Town, you will cross the Charles Bridge, which is 515 meters long and is the oldest bridge in Prague. It was built in 1357 by Charles IV and the statues on its sides date mostly to the 18th century. The Charles Bridge is a part of the so-called "King's road" from the Prague Castle to the Royal Court, formerly the seat of Czech kings, today a Communal House. If you walk on the "King's road", you will reach the Old Town Square, the most important square of the historical city of Prague.
Here you can admire the Old Town Hall and the Church of Our Lady in front of Týn, the famous astronomical clock, the baroque St. Nicholas Church, rococo Kinský Palace, Gothic House at the Stone Bell and the Jan Hus Memorial by Ladislav Šaloun from 1915. The Prague Meridian is located in the centre of the square.
The Old Town Square is near the Jewish Quarter that dates back to the 13th century and includes a historical cemetery and several synagogues, whereas the most famous is the Old New Synagogue. The present Jewish Quarter is a result of an extensive project from 1893–1913. The Pařížská street, famous for its luxurious shops, forms the backbone of the Jewish Quarter. All of these places of interest are located near The President Hotel.


Research In Motion had a worse-than-predicted second quarter, and the current period doesn't look especially solid either. Earnings fell to $475.6 million or $.83 per share during the period ending August -- much less than the $1 per share analysts foresaw. This compares to $495.5 million or $.86 per share in the year-ago period.
Meanwhile, revenue rose 37% to $3.53 billion from $2.58 billion during the second quarter, and RIM is predicting it to be in the range of $3.6 billion to $3.85 billion for the present quarter -- shy of the $3.95 billion analysts were expecting.
The handset-maker is looking to ship between 9.2 million and 9.9 million new phones in the current period, as it attempts to expand beyond the corporate scene and snag a piece of the consumer market. The company reportedly held 55% of the US smartphone market share this June, compared to 40% from six months prior.


Every spring for the past five years, the JDRF Young Leadership Committee has brought people together to celebrate the tenacity and courage displayed by the type 1 community. One Night is the organization's flagship event where you can expect drinks, food, music, and fun. All proceeds from the event are contributed to researching and developing novel treatments for T1D. This year is expected to be even bigger and better than ever.


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5 Iconic Fashion Moments to Celebrate Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy
By Lilah Ramzi
Edited by Alice Bell
It was the spring of 1953 and the then-unknown Audrey Hepburn, whose Oscar-winning role as the runaway princess in Roman Holiday would come to theaters later that year, was already at work on her next project, Sabrina. Tasked with procuring an on-screen wardrobe that evoked the impossibly chic couture confections coming out of Paris, the knowing Hepburn went straight to the source.
Apparently the top choice, Mr. Cristóbal Balenciaga, was deemed too important to bother so close to the release of his next collection, so the actress rung up the atelier of Hubert de Givenchy for an appointment. The story could have ended there; he too was preparing his next collection and had also expected another Hepburn to show up at his door that day (a certain Miss Katharine). Thankfully, she charmed the designer with her Bambi eyes and elegant figure à la garçon. Soon after, she would work her magic on cinemagoers as she sashayed on-screen as Sabrina (post-makeover) in Mr. Givenchy's designs. The film would go on to win the Academy Award for Best Costume Design (picked up by the film's technical costume designer Edith Head, but that's a story for another time).
Together, Hepburn and Givenchy would architect some of history's most memorable movie and fashion moments (Funny Face, Love in the Afternoon, Breakfast at Tiffany's, How to Steal a Million, et cetera) and in doing so, they introduced the world to a new woman for the postwar era. Enamored, ladies followed Hepburn's lead, penciling in their eyebrows with points and cinching their middles to imitate the former ballerina's wasp waist. Their collaboration was not limited to film either, as Hepburn also looked to Givenchy in her personal life. In 1969, she wed her second husband Andrea Dotti in a pink jersey mini of his design, and she was faithful to L'Interdit, a botanical fragrance Givenchy created especially for her. We owe much to Givenchy for creating a sartorial language everyone was eager to learn and here, we celebrate the late designer's work as seen on his most famous patron.
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Discussion in 'iPad' started by nygiantspm5, Apr 30, 2013.
Tweetbot (twitter client) totally worth the price.
External keyboard.. No. Not unless you find typing on the iPad completely unbearable and have the storage and space to use the keyboard whenever you would need it.
If you want minimal bulk, just go with a Smart Cover. I own both of these options BTW.
People say to get a back cover if you get the Smart Cover but I don't think that's necessary. Not unless your ipad will be on rough, scratchy surfaces during use.
I'd also recommend getting a stylus if you plan on taking handwritten notes (Notability). I own the Maglus stylus by Applydea. It's shaped like a carpenters pencil and is solid metal with a magnet in the center so it attaches to your ipad when not in use. Ideal when only using the Smart Cover.
I think I covered everything. If you have questions, let me know!
I'd recommend getting a red Smart Case. That's my favorite case I own. If you have a TJ Maxx store in your location, I would check there. They often have iPad cases from $10-$20. They also have keyboard cases for around $40. All of them are name brand as well. I've gotten Speck, Incipio, Logitech, and iHome cases from there for almost nothing.
If you want a sleeve, get a Rickshaw...GREAT sleeve.
Should do. Nothing other than make sure you have a solid backup scheme in progress. Either icloud backups are on or you will not forget to plug it in and back it up every Wednesday and Sunday or whatever scheme you wish to use. And if you didn't buy Apple Care + I would seriously consider it since the damage replacement on an iPad starts at $249 a pop. And find out whether lost or stolen device replacement is covered by your credit card, renters insurance etc and the costs and procedures should you need to use it.
Apps are dependent on what you want to do and thus one person's list is just an opinion, not really universally needed. I mean I work in film so my 'must have' apps are vastly different than someone that has the ipad just for poking around social media.
Cases, bags and screen protectors are really personal choice.
I've also come to enjoy Flipboard for going through various news feeds. Including you can look at your Instagram stuff!
First thing you can do is FaceBook app and instragram you can take photo of your new toy to Facebook and Instragram.
I just bought an ipad too!


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This rental is a Auburn apartment located at 1862-1864 Bellwood Pl. The property features a unit type of 3 bedrooms/3 bathrooms with rent starting at $960; the market average is $953.


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Q: I'm trying to pass values from a php drop-down form (Index.php) to another php page (Display .php). But the post variable is empty I am trying to pass the selected values ("users") from the drop down menu and send it to another php page (Display.php) but the values are not passed to Display.php. Below is the code for two pages: Index.php and Display.php.
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    echo '<select name= "user" id="user">';
    echo '<option value="" selected="selected">All Users</option>';
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A: You have a space between  method= "post" and that can make the post into GET parameter instead. Check it and try again.

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McCall says Saracens are even better this year
Updated / Sunday, 14 May 2017 07:55
McCall walks the pitch in Edinburgh before kick-off in the European final
Mark McCall says that the Saracens team that retained Saturday's European Champions Cup final is even better than the outfit that won the title last year.
The English won their first ECC in 2016 and they held onto the trophy in style with a 28-17 win over Clermont Augergne, with the former Ireland international hailing their improvement over the past 12 months.
"It is great to win back-to-back (finals) but the manner in which we did it today was the hugely encouraging thing," the Ulster man explained.
"It felt we were dominant for long periods - with a strong scrum and line-out we dominated territory and attacked very well - but we were never away on the scoreboard.
"It was one of those games where they scored their 100-metre try, a great try, but our reaction was outstanding.
"We really attacked the game for the last 20 minutes, kicked behind them and put them under pressure, and I think we got what we deserved at the end.
"The pleasing thing was it felt and looked like we improved from last year. We showed a lot of great qualities, all parts of our game were strong today, and if we're hungry enough there's no reason why we can't get better."
The final at Edinburgh's Murrayfield was billed as the classic match-up of the immovable object that is Sarries against Clermont's unstoppable forces.
Yet for much of the first half the Top 14 giants were left creaking as Mark McCall's side popped the ball about with effortless, flawless ease.
Saracens players celebrate their win
They were rewarded with scores from Ashton and George Kruis but eventually Clermont caught their breath, hitting back through Remi Lamerat before half-time.
And it appeared for a spell that Saracens' relentless drive for glory was about to come to a shuddering halt when their opponents drew themselves within a point after a sensational length-of-the-field run by Peceli Yato set up Nick Abendanon to score.
But the English champions clung on to the continental title they lifted for the first time last year when Alex Goode dived over in the corner seven minutes from time.
Defeat was another bitter pill for Clermont.
They are now the first side to lose three European Cup finals, a miserable record surpassed by their record in Top 14 deciders where they have lost 11 out of 12.
Their head coach Franck Azema said: "We're disappointed of course. We lost to a much better team.
"We didn't give up, we didn't break, but Saracens were favourites and it showed. We weren't able to reverse the pressure."
"Of course we believed we could win after our second try but they put us under pressure all the time."
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Can an employer in Alberta force workers to take drug tests?
Expert: Soma Ray-Ellis
Bruce asked:
The company I work for in Alberta is adopting random drug tests. I work in an office and feel there is no need to include office staff. Can a company force its employees to take one? What rights do I have besides quitting? Do they have a right to fire me for refusing to take one?
Soma Ray-Ellis answered:
In Alberta, the Commission's position is that it does not have jurisdiction to tell an employer when or whether they can require a drug or alcohol test. Several decisions have found that they might not be justified in the circumstance.
However, it is not the testing that triggers protection of human rights law but rather the treatment of the employees who are drug or alcohol dependent; in other words those who suffer from a disability.
Soma Ray-Ellis is Partner and co-chair of the Employment and Labour Group at Himelfarb Proszanski LLP. Soma has published numerous texts including Federal Equity Manual and most recently, authored the Discrimination and Human Rights volume for Halsbury's Laws of Canada. She has participated in many high profile litigation matters, most recently as lead counsel to Air India at the Commission of Inquiry into the Investigation of the Bombing of Air India Flight 182.
Soma Ray-Ellis can be reached at (416) 599-9708 or soma@himprolaw.com.


This summer there is an alternative version for the WNS Rotterdam. Are you in?
With as many Stand Up Paddlers as possible we wil sup around Rotterdam. The goal is to promote the sport and to bring all the Stand Up Paddlers together, so the SUPcommunity can grow.
Rotterdam has a lot of water that is perfect for some supping! It is not a race, just meeting other stand up paddlers and making a nice tour. The programm is always weather depending… Sign up online if you need to hire a board. If you have your own equipment you can join us for free and you don't have to sign up! (that saves us administation) Just check our social meda and webpage for the latest updates!
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The Streisand Effect in action
Earshot | 04 Aug, 2014
Once we've posted an article we tend to leave it behind. When we saw that Chubby Checker had made an out of court settlement with Hewlitt-Packard over his claims for $500 million in damages, allegedly caused by an App sold through the HP App Store, we had to revive our original article on it.
Anyone familiar with the Streisand-Effect will know that for some people in the public eye, it's often better to keep quiet rather than kick up a fuss. Unfortunately for Checker, he publicly objected to the App that used his name to guesstimate penis size and our childish sense of humour rejoiced.
The size of the settlement hasn't been announced, but we're sure there'll be an App out in no time to take a guess at it. You can read our original article below.
It would seem the originator of 'The Twist', Chubby Checker has taken exception to an app marketed towards women who just can't wait to find out the size of a new partner's appendage.The 'Chubby Checker' app transforms Hewlett-Packard's Palm OS devices into a guestimator of endowment based on shoe size alone.
The original Checker is not happy to see his good name twisted in this way and is suing HP and Palm OS for a stiff $500m. Some estimates suggest the $0.99 app was downloaded just 84 times!
It would seem someone is either on 'The Twist' or is over compensating for something.
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Pop Goes the Farm: Capitalize on America's Love of Popcorn
Popcorn is fun and easy to grow. Here's a brief history of popcorn as well growing methods and recommended varieties.
by Kenny CooganJuly 23, 2018
The bursting sound and wafting smell of salty, buttery, goodness can be found at stadiums, carnivals, homesteads and, most notably, movie theaters. Popcorn is as American as apple pie. But that hasn't always been the case.
Archaeological and genetic evidence of the origin of popcorn throughout Central and South America, particularly Guatemala, Mexico and Peru, is extensive. On a recent excursion to Peru, I learned that the country has more than 55 varieties of corn. When I sampled the popcorn, each large flake's sweet flavor and shape surprised me.
There are two main structures of popcorn: mushroom and butterfly. The 2-inch pieces I sampled are known as mushrooms for their consistent puffball form. Confectioners prefer this variety for its shelf life. In movie theaters, however, butterfly, aka snowflake, is the mainstay for its texture and mouthfeel.
Pop History
To learn more about the history of what might be the oldest snack food, I contacted Dolores Piperno, senior scientist emerita of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
"The wild ancestor of corn is a wild grass called teosinte [Zea mays ssp. parviglumis]," she says. "The earliest maize discovered so far was like a popcorn, and it turns out that teosinte grains can be popped."
Because both grains have similar types of endosperm, both react to heat the same way.
"Scientists wondered for a long time how teosinte was used as a food by the earliest cultivators of corn, since its kernels were enclosed in the fruit case," she says.
It appears teosinte was popped in order to be eaten. It wasn't until later in its evolution that other types of maize, such as field, flint and sweet corn, were bred.
"Geneticists compare the DNA sequences of modern varieties of corn with related wild species that can still be found growing today and that could potentially be ancestral, and the proof is hard and firm," Piperno says. "Also, importantly, within the past decade or so, geneticists are carrying out ancient DNA studies directly on remains of crops excavated from archaeological sites. These analyses have moved forward our understanding of how corn evolved through thousands of years of agriculture from teosinte."
Ethan and Natalie Pratt, ages 12 and 10, respectively, own Bubba-Bug Popcorn. Five years ago, they asked their mom if they could open a lemonade stand. She told them that lemonade stands don't work on an empty country road. So these two inspiring entrepreneurs came up with the idea of selling popcorn. They chose and planted varieties, hand-picked each ear at harvest time, shelled the corn with an old hand-cranked sheller, and packaged it up and delivered it to customers. They've been growing their business ever since. Here is some planting advice from these young, but seasoned farmers.
Wait to plant until the soil temperature is above 50 degrees and there is no threat of frost. Be sure to plant into a seedbed of fine soil. This might require a couple of passes with the roto-tiller. Keep your rows narrow, and plant at a high population to encourage pollination.
We planted by hand for three years, tried to use our grandpa's corn planter one year and finally purchased a vegetable seeder. We used that this year. Planting was so easy. It ensured even seed depth, spacing and soil coverage.
For harvest, wait until the popcorn is dry before picking. Picking too early can result in mold growing on your kernels. It should have a moisture content of 13 to 15 percent. We pick by hand and shuck the ears right in the field.
Find out more about the popcorning Pratt siblings at Illinois Farm Girl.
Popcorn Popularity
The popularity is like the act of popping itself: slow at first, with a few booms, followed by a firestorm of kernels exploding into delightful puffs of air and starch.
By the mid 1800s, it was a prevalent snack food because of the entertainment value of its popping process. In 1885, Charles Cretor invented the first steam-powered popcorn maker. This allowed vendors to sell the snack at outdoor sporting events, circuses and fairs, a large advantage over the potato chip, which needed to be made in small batches inside a kitchen. Street vendors took advantage of popcorn's appealing aroma to boost sales. The only place popcorn wasn't available? Inside movie theaters. Imagine an audience full of popcorn eaters, chomping away while watching a silent movie!
Most popcorn sold during this time was white because yellow corn wasn't commercially grown and cost twice as much. However, popcorn vendors preferred yellow corn, which popped more, causing more volume for less seed. The yellow tint also gave the impression of a butter coating. The public started refusing the white variety at markets, requesting "movie popcorn."
By 1930, nearly 90 million people every week went to the movies. Movie theater owners' eyes glazed over with dollar signs, as patrons came to the theater with street popcorn in hand. The release of talkies and sound movies also persuaded owners to allow the crunchy snack into theaters.
At first, owners leased space to vendors in the foyer or on the street in front of the theater. By 1945, newer theaters contained dedicated areas for popcorn to be made and sold. At this time, more than half of the popcorn consumed in America was eaten at movie theaters.
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In 1946, engineer Percy Spencer conducted experiments at Raytheon Corp. with a magnetron. After discovering that a chocolate bar melted nearby, he experimented with other foods. When corn kernels were close, they popped, and the creation of microwave popcorn led to the invention of the microwave. The first commercial microwave measured 6 feet tall, weighed 750 pounds and cost $5,000 at the time (nearly $70,000 in 2017 currency). In the 1970s and '80s, counter-sized microwaves became widely available.
Today, Americans consume 14 billion quarts of popped popcorn annually, or about 43 quarts per person. Seventy percent is eaten in homes, while 30 percent is eaten in places such as theaters, stadiums and schools.
9 Varieties to Grow
Today, white popcorn accounts for 10 percent of commercially grown popcorn, with yellow being the most popular. Try these varieties to add a pop of color to your homestead.
1. Burro Mountain
This ancient white popcorn produces two to three, 4- to 6-inch-long ears per stalk. It was first found in a pottery container dated to be 600 to 1,000 years old in the Burro Mountains of Grant County, New Mexico.
2. Chapalote
This flint/popcorn may be the oldest corn variety grown in North America. Carbon dating shows that it could be 4,000 years old. Long, slim ears are filled with shining-amber to dark-brown kernels. It also has great drought and heat tolerance.
3. Cherokee Long Ear
This variety produces a beautiful blend of brightly colored long ears, 5 to 7 inches long; they are wonderful as fall decorations as well as popping.
4. Dakota Black
Dark reddish-black ears of corn are quite attractive for fall decorations or popping into delicious popcorn. This variety is easy to grow and does well in almost all growing climates.
5. Glass Gem
This variety of popcorn produces translucent multicolored kernels that shine like glass. The 3- to 8-inch ears are decorative but also edible and tasty. Sturdy plants reach 9 feet tall and throw numerous side-shoots where the season is long enough.
6. Indian Berries
These 4- to 5-foot plants yield as many as four multicolored ears each. The ears are as long as 5 inches and include shiny kernels in red, blue, purple, yellow and white. Ears are produced curiously low on the plants.
7. Mini Pink/Blue
These cute, 2- to 5-inch ears are independently indigo or mauve to rose pink. Plants can reach 6 to 7 feet and yield as many as four ears per stalk. When popped, the kernels have a nutty flavor.
8. Strawberry
This is a popular, cute variety whose little ears of corn look just like big strawberries. The 4-foot plants produce two to four ears each.
9. Smoke Signal Indian
This traditional Native American corn makes a stunning ornamental display and can be dried and popped for a tasty snack. Tall, sturdy plants create a natural trellis for climbing beans.
Other Seeds That Pop & Puff
While popcorn is certainly king, there's a whole world of popped grains out there. Other grains you can try popping include:
Wheat Berries
Growing Advice
Ginger Grubb and her husband Bill began growing popcorn soon after they got married in 1972. They live on a heritage farm in south-central Iowa that has been in his family since 1874. "My father asked if he bought some good tasty seed he had found, would Bill plant it for him," Ginger says. "We planted a couple of rows alongside the field corn, and we picked it by hand in the fall. The neighbors liked it so well that we planted a few more rows and then a couple of acres. In 2010, a friend of mine and I went into business selling popcorn to a few grocery stores. We were planting eight to 10 acres of popcorn."
Today, Grubb's Premium Popping Corn (www.grubbpopcorn.com) plants more than 40 acres.
Once you have selected a variety that is suited to your area, sow the seeds directly into the ground. Several short rows, similar to growing sweet corn, will ensure good pollination. Don't plant sweet corn in the same area as popcorn as they will hybridize. Water, fertilize and weed regularly.
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"The key to having popcorn pop is the amount of water in the hull," says Wendy Boersema Rappel, a spokesperson for the Popcorn Board. "Processors dry popcorn to about 131⁄2 percent moisture."
Allow the cobs to dry in the field as long as possible. When picked, the kernels should be hard and the husks completely dry. Place the ears in mesh bags, and hang in a warm, dry, well-ventilated area. Once a week, try popping a few kernels. If the test kernels pop well and taste good, harvest the rest of the kernels. If the popcorn is tough or the popped kernels are jagged, they are too wet and need to dry longer.
"To get a good crop, we check the moisture levels in the fall before harvesting and pick when it is 141⁄2 percent or close to that," Grubb says. "If it is too dry or too wet, then it doesn't pop at all well."
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"Storage is important to keeping that moisture in, so keep popcorn in a sealed container, away from extreme heat sources," Rappel says.
When stored properly, popcorn will retain its popping quality for several years. Make sure the area is rodent-proof. If stored popcorn doesn't pop, it might be too dry. Add 1 tablespoon of water to a quart of popcorn. Shake until the popcorn has absorbed the water, and attempt a few trial runs.
People have always loved the taste and smell of popcorn," Rappel says. "Today's consumer also understands and appreciates the farm-to-table simplicity of popcorn, that it's a healthy snack fitting current concerns [non-GMO, gluten-free, whole grain, naturally low in fat and calories]." It's also inexpensive.
While Rappel doesn't have a favorite variety, she likes to keep it simple using a stove top with oil and a touch of superfine popcorn salt.
"When I make a treat, my popcorn usually contains melted peanut butter and chocolate," she says. "Popcorn has been around for thousands of years. Its staying power has a lot to do with its great taste, but also the fact that it's a bit magical."
This story originally appeared in the January/February 2018 issue of Hobby Farms.
Kenny Coogan, CPBT-KA, has a Bachelor of Science in animal behavior and is a certified bird trainer. He is a pet and garden columnist and the author of the children's book A Tenrec Named Trey (2013).


Triad Ear Pro Wrap(TT-EPW) The Triad Ear Pro Wrap is a cover that wraps around the headband of your hearing pro. They are made of 520E Tweeve material, which is slightly elastic. This, along with the Velcro closure, will allow them to fit a variety of headbands. We have used them on Sordin/MSA Supreme Pro and Supreme Pro X, Peltor ComTac/SWAT Tac and Tac-6, as well as several off the shelf non-electronic muffs with headbands up to 2 1/8" wide. There is an exposed section of Velcro material so that you can add your own name tape, or other suitable ID tags to your EPW. If you like, the EPW can be reversed so that there is no Velcro exposed, leaving only Tweeve material showing. Since this exposes the reverse side of the material, there is a slight color change Multicam, as can be seen in the photos. The Triad Ear Pro Wrap is a proprietary product of Triad Tactical, manufactured in the USA.


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Петро Степанович Сорока (1891 — 1950) — український актор, співак і режисер галицьких театрів.

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Від 1914 року в театрі «Руської Бесіди» у Львові, потім — у Новому львівському театрі, від 1921-го мав власну трупу.

Від 1939 до 1941 у Театрі ім. Лесі Українки та Львівському оперному театрі (1941—1944), у якому виступав в опереті і ставив, зокрема, «Жайворонка» Франца Легара. Під час німецької окупації 1941—1944 рр. працював у тому ж театрі один рік як заступник директора, а два роки як артист-режисер.

Від 1944 до 1947 працював артистом у Театрі ім. Марії Заньковецької у Львові.

Радянські дані подають неточні дату і місце смерти Сороки — 1948, Львів, за іншими — тільки що після
Радянської анексії західноукраїнських земель його кудись заслали за його постановку «Соловки», і невдовзі після цього загинув. Тепер відомо що Петро Степанович Сорока, прибув на спецпоселення 7 листопада 1947 в Анжеро-Судженськ Кемеровської області (Росія). Там він засуджений Кемеровським обласним судом у 1949 р. на 25 років позбавлення волі за постановки «антисовєтських» п'єс і за контрреволюційну діяльність.

Витяг зі звинувачувального документа:

Реабілітований посмертно за Законом «Про реабілітацію жертв політичних репресій на Україні» від 17 квітня 1991 р.

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Посилання

 Світлана Максименко «Справа його життя» // Просценіум — 2001. — № 1. — С. 20-35.

Уродженці Львова
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