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Sunderland's Finances: An Analysis
Monday morning saw local newspapers awash with another declaration of losses from Sunderland AFC. The latest set of financial statements are by no means cause to shout from the rooftops, but nor are the unmitigated disaster some in the media would lead you to believe.
By ChrisWeatherspoon Mar 21, 2014, 12:00pm GMT
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Immediately, it is important to note the situation surrounding those figures that came into the public forum on Monday. For a start, they do not show the state of the club's finances up to the current minute. Instead, they offer a snapshot of the club's financial affairs as of 31 July 2013.
Given the nature of the business - a football club - this in itself poses a few problems. Primarily, Sunderland AFC's financial yearend date is situated slap bang in the middle of the summer transfer window - the exact time of the year when they are involved in trading their most valuable commodities, football players.
Hence, these statements do not take account of numerous transfer dealings. In the summer, Charalampos Mavrias and Andrea Dossena joined on permanent deals after that 31 July cut-off point, while Ondrej Celustka, Fabio Borini and Ki Sung-Yeung arrived on loan deals that likely included some sort of transfer fee. In addition, Liam Bridcutt, Oscar Ustari and Ignacio Scocco arrived in January, while Marcos Alonso and Santiago Vergini boosted that throng of loanees.
On the other hand, James McClean, Stephane Sessegnon, Ji Dong-Won and David Vaughan have all left the club since the end of last July; Mobido Diakite and Cabral have departed on loan deals.
Furthermore, these accounts do not take into consideration the departure of Paolo Di Canio and his entire backroom staff - who all likely left with sizeable severance packages - nor any changes within the club's backroom hierarchy, such as the recent departure of Valentino Angeloni. They do account for the pay-offs given to Martin O'Neill and his staff in March 2013, but it is difficult to know whether or not the Di Canio regime will have seen similar finances go their way upon their dismissal.
Perhaps most importantly, these accounts are behind the times in that they do not include the improved television revenue that has come the club's way in 2013-14; figures bandied about suggest that Premier League clubs are receiving in the region of, at least, an extra £19m this term.
So, having covered what the accounts don't tell us, what exactly do they tell us?
For a start, those baulking at the headlines declaring a £23m loss in the year can rest a little easier. That figure constitutes the club's "operating loss" - essentially, this is derived by subtracting the club's yearly operating expenses its annual turnover.
Crucially, this figure does not include the profit or loss made via the club's disposal of players and their contracts. Sunderland made a profit of £11.2m from these disposals in the year. Taking this into account, alongside certain other figures, the club's loss for the year comes in at £13m, a far more agreeable figure than those cited in the newspapers, and a marked improvement on 2011-12's £32.3m loss.
Despite posting another loss in the year, the club's operating expenses actually fell, from £104.9m to £97.6m. This was largely down to a reduction in the wage bill, falling 9.6% to £57.9m. The club's turnover, though, also fell, to £75.5m - not least because of the club's poorer placing in the Premier League table last season. As a result, the club's wages to turnover ratio sits at around 77%. This is an improvement on the lofty 82% it sat at back in 2009-10, yet still comfortably exceeds the 70% figure advised by UEFA. Given the number of sub-standard players in the Sunderland squad, it is hard not to think that value for money isn't forthcoming.
Promisingly, there was a small rise in the club's 'Conferencing, banqueting and catering' revenues. This was likely down to increased activity via the group's 1879 Events Management wing. Sponsorship and royalties, too, saw a rise (up from £9.2m to £10.7m), but other areas meant an overall 3% decline in turnover.
Gate receipts dropped from 2012, though will likely rise in this current season given the club's increased amount of games due to two strong performances in the cup competitions. Like most other clubs, the bulk of Sunderland's revenue comes from television and media quarters, and this too saw a fall in 2013 - down from £47m to £44.9m.
As stated, this year will see a substantial rise in those television revenues. However, it is in this area where the reality of relegation this summer would truly hit. A drop into the Championship is widely expected to see a dramatic fall of around £40m. Strong suggestions are that many among the club playing staff have 40% wage cuts written into their contracts should relegation occur but, even so, the loss of such a vast amount of revenue would be an enormous blow to the club's coffers. Assuming that £19m sum bandied about earlier is correct, relegation would see TV revenues drop from roughly £64m this term to just £24m in 2014-15. Given that, in these 2012-13 figures, TV money made up almost 60% of the club's overall turnover, the implications are fairly stark.
Moving on, perhaps the most alarming discovery - and one which plenty in the media have seized upon - is the rapid increase in the club's overdraft. From £11.4m in 2012, the overdraft on 31 July 2013 stood at £39.1m, a more than threefold increase in just twelve months. In addition, the club has a bank loan of £27m, and both this and the overdraft expire in 2014, though the club is expected to renew both of these facilities. In the (unlikely) event that renewal is not forthcoming, "funding will be obtained from the ultimate controlling party" - that's Ellis Short, to you and me.
The consensus is that the club have earmarked this year's increased TV money to pay off the overdraft. That is all well and good, but the sizeable increase in the overdraft is cause for concern; also, it poses questions around what money will be available to recruit players that are sorely needed to boost a poor playing squad. In truth, few financial decisions can feasibly be made until the club's fate is known at the end of the season.
Elsewhere, a bulk of the club's operating expenses came in the shape of player amortisation (£23m). For the uninitiated, this is a cost incurred by all clubs, whereby the cost of acquiring a player is spread across the length of that player's contract. As a result, it does not always offer a perfect reflection of the actual finances available to the club. For example, clubs may pay the full sum of a transfer fee off at once, but that fee will still be amortised across the length of the contract. Even so, high amortisation (Sunderland's was almost exactly the same as in 2012) implies high transfer fees, a galling admission when the club has moved backwards on the field in recent years.
Ultimately, just as has been the case for several years, the club remains entirely at the behest of Ellis Short. While Short has converted some £100m of loans to equity in the past - effectively dissolving that debt owed to him by the club - and around £33m was generated from a share issue in the past year, the fact remains that, were Short to walk away tomorrow, Sunderland would be plunged into crisis. The chairman, thankfully, shows no signs of doing so.
Despite the drop in turnover and that hefty overdraft, there are some promising signs (though these will only remain so if relegation is avoided). The reduction in wages and the future increase in TV revenue will help the club en route to its overall goal of self-sufficiency.
Unsurprisingly, getting it right on the field will have the greatest bearing on whether or not this is possible. Last summer saw in the region of £30m spent on the playing squad (though the net spend was far lower), but it has transpired that that money was largely spent on players that were not up to the task. Another rebuilding job this summer will only delay the process of the club sustaining itself.
The numbers released this week are by no means a disaster, but nor are they cause for celebration. As many will have known anyway, whether or not Sunderland survive relegation this season will be crucial in determining the club's long-term financial well-being.
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Mormonism does not condone polygamy. At least, not today. Mormonism teaches there is but one God, supposedly. Mormonism teaches Mary was a virgin, somewhat.
"the Mormon church will sacrifice truth for the sake of public relations." ~ Walter Martin
The founding leaders, and the leader of the Mormon church throughout time, are considered prophets, yet a vast number of "prophets" all followed polygamy. Indeed, when the 5th president, Joseph F. Smith, was fined for cohabitation. Speaking of President Wilford Woodruff's official "Manifesto" that abolished polygamy in the Mormon Church, he said, "When I accepted the manifesto issues by President Wilford Woodruff, I did not understand that I would be expected to abandon and discard my wives." He was not alone, many "fundamentalists" claim that the fourth leader "apostatized" from the revelations of the first three prophets, and that no revelation was ever given from God for disbanding polygamy. Indeed, their heavenly dream is set up for polygamy. Among the other two examples given above, further articles shall cover.
My point? A prophet is to be accurate 100%, otherwise he/she shall be deemed as a false prophet. The ancient Israelite law stoned to death false prophets. Thus was the high standard for prophets. Wrong once? No prophet. So how does the prophets of Mormonism stand up under scrutiny? Not very well.
The Book of Mormon has been revised many, many times. This is no change in translation or interpretational differences. This are full blown edits. A subtitle was added to the cover of a 1981 version which stated, "Another Testament of Jesus Christ" and around 100 verses were changed without consulting the missing golden plates. The statement concluded with these words, "Some minor errors in the text have been perpetuated in past editions of The Book of Mormon. This edition contains corrections that seem appropriate to bring the material into conformity with prepublication manuscripts and early editions by the prophet Joseph Smith."
Unfortunately for the Mormon church, early editions still exist which contradict this claim.
Aside from alterations and changes made over the years, according to Walter Martin, "A careful examination of The Book of Mormon reveals that it contains thousands of words from the King James Bible. In fact, verbatim quotations, some of considerable length, have caused the Mormons no end of embarrassment for many years." Plagiarizing the Bible with distortions and even some contradictions are wide spread within the Book of Mormon
Other errors - According to the Book of Mormon, speaking of the Jaredites in their sea-faring barges, said: "Ye cannot have windows, for they will be dashed in pieces", yet why would the be dashed to pieces? They had not glass back then? It also mentioned steel and compasses, neither of which would have been invented yet.
"After twenty-five years of dedicated archaeological research, Ferguson found nothing to back up the flora, fauna, topography, geography, people, coins, or settlements of the book and, in fact, he called the geography of The Book of Mormon 'fictional'" ~ Walter Martin
The Mormons declare that the golden tablets were divinely translated - as in God gave Joseph the power to translate it - so if that's the case, how could errors be made as such? Scientific mistakes, archaeological and historical mistakes, and contradictions all appear within the pages of The Book of Mormon.
In contradiction to the Bible, The Book of Mormon says Jesus was born in Jerusalem (Alma 7:9,10). It declares children are "not capable of committing sin" (Moroni 8:8). That baptism is for the remission of sins (3 Nephi 12:3 and Moroni 8:11) which is then contradicted by Doctrine and Covenants (20:37). To name a few.
Likewise, Joseph Smith had prophesies about his own time, which did not come true. Example, "At the rebellion of South Carolina… the Southern States will call on other nations, even the nation of Great Britain… and then war shall be poured out upon all nations. And… slaves shall rise up against their masters… and that the remnants… shall vex the Gentiles with a sore vexation." (They believed certain Native Americans to be ancient descendants of a lost tribe of Israel)
Great Britain did not enter the war,
All nations were not visited by war
Slaves did not rise up against their masters
And the "Gentiles" were not vexed, in fact, the opposite occurred. Native Americans were greatly vexed in losing wars and forced relocations after the Civil War.
He also prophesied that the house he built at Nauvoo would be in Mormon possession "for ever and ever" and would be lived in "after him" for "generation to generation." The house was never even completed, was torn down past it's foundations, and sold. It has now been rebuilt as a tourist attraction by the Mormons. However, hardly "lived in."
A prophet wrong once is no prophet.
Divine revelation inaccurate is safely labeled not divine.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice…

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Die Hagi-Keramik (, Hagi-yaki) stammt aus der japanischen Präfektur Yamaguchi. Das Steinzeug zeichnet sich durch eine helle Glasur mit Craquelée-Muster (, kannyū) aus. Bei der Hagi-Keramik handelt es sich zumeist um kunsthandwerkliches Teegeschirr für den Alltagsgebrauch (, chadōgu), Blumenvasen sowie Sake-Gefäße. In kleinerer Anzahl finden sich auch Figuren sowie Wasserbehälter (, mizusashi).

Oft weisen die Teeschalen eine Kerbe im Fuß auf. Es handelt sich dabei nicht um eine vorsätzliche "Beschädigung" der Ware durch die Hersteller, um diese eigentlich den höheren Gesellschaftsmilieus vorbehaltenen Produkte auch dem gemeinen Bürger verkaufen zu können, sondern sie diente dazu, mehrere Schalen ineinander zu stapeln und mit einer Schnur aus Pflanzenfasern zusammen zu binden.

Mit dem Gebrauch zur Teezubereitung "reift" die Hagi-Keramik. Indem sich Gerbstoff-Anteile im Craquelée-Muster festsetzen, tritt dieses nach und nach noch deutlicher hervor.
Auf dem Foto ist als für Japan typische Besonderheit zu erkennen, dass die Schalen unterschiedliche Größen aufweisen; hierbei gilt traditionell, dass die größere Schale für den Mann reserviert ist, die kleinere hingegen für die Frau.

Die Keramik hat wie auch die Stile Karatsu, Agano, Satsuma, Takatori und Arita ihre Ursprünge in der koreanischen Töpferkunst, da nach der Invasion Koreas 1596 durch die Armee Toyotomi Hideyoshis im Imjin-Krieg Handwerker nach Japan verschleppt wurden.

Als Begründer des Hagi-Stils gelten die zwei koreanischen Brüder I Chak-kwang (, jap. Lesung: Ri Shakkō) und I Kyung (, jap. Lesung: Ri Kei) sowie I Chak-kwangs Sohn Yamamura Shimbē Mitsumasa (), die um 1604 (Keichō 9) in Matsumoto-Nakanokura in der Nähe Hagis tätig waren. Beschäftigt wurden sie von Mōri Terumoto () aus Hagi, da es in der Edo-Zeit üblich war, dass der Daimyō die erforderlichen Brennöfen besaß. I Kyung erhielt nach dem Tod seines älteren Bruders den japanischen Ehrennamen Saka Kōraizaemon (); er und Yamamura begründeten den Fukagawa-Hagi-Brennofen. 1663 entstand der Matsumoto-Hagi-Brennofen von Miwa Kyūsetsu (). Die ersten Teeschalen (, chawan) waren einfache Kopien von koreanischen Tee- und Reisschalen der Joseon-Dynastie. Einen gewissen Einfluss hatten auch die schuhförmigen Schalen (, kutsugata) des japanischen Teemeisters Furuta Oribe (). Doch erreichten sie auch nicht die gewundene Asymmetrie von dessen Momoyama-Mino-Keramik. Hagi-Keramik bis zu Saka Kōraizaemon III. wird in der Regel als ko-Hagi (, "alte Hagi[-Keramik]") bezeichnet.

Das Neuartige der Hagi-Keramik für die japanische Keramikkunst bestand auch in der Verwendung von Glasur. Hagi-Keramik-Teeschalen werden selten von gemalten Motiven geziert. Ihre Farb- und Strukturvarianz erhalten die Produkte zum einen durch den 1717 entdeckten Ton namens daidō tsuchi () – oder seiner Mischung mit dem hitzebeständigeren mitake tsuchi () – und zum anderen durch den mit Kiefernholz befeuerten Brennvorgang. Weitere Nuancen kommen durch die auf Holz- oder Reisstrohasche (warabai) basierte Glasur (, isabaiyū respektive , shirohagi gusuri) zustande. Hagi-Keramik wird abhängig von der Objektgröße zwischen 14 und 40 Stunden in einem Hangofen bei 1180 bis 1340 °C gebrannt.

Einzelnachweise

Literatur
 S. Noma (Hrsg.): Hagi ware. In: Japan. An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Kodansha, 1993. ISBN 4-06-205938-X, S. 485.

Weblinks
 hagiyaki im Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System (englisch)

Bildende Kunst (Japan)
Töpferei (Japan)
Keramik, Hagi
Teekultur
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Look what set up housekeeping in my friend's Ficus tree in Arizona. This mama-to-be has a white body and brown wings. I had never seen a hummingbird nest before, and I've never met a hummingbird with Honey's coloring. I searched the net to see if I could find out what kind she is and think she may be a Leucitis, but then again, maybe not. I wish the pictures showed just how tiny this nest is. The longer view at the end of this post shows the scale a little better.
I don't know if Honey the Hummingbird was summoned by an act of interior decorating, but my friend does seem to have built a rapport with the tiny wonder. When she goes out to the courtyard, Honey will often leave her nest and buzz my friend to offer what seems like an intentional greeting.
Generally the hummingbird is said to symbolize joy and playfulness. Other symbolic meanings are lightness of being, enjoyment of life, being present, and resiliency (particularly in regards to tirelessly traveling great distances).
*** Update: I've lived halfway to one hundred and during that time, I've never seen a hummingbird nesting. Then, within a two week period at the end of May, 2014, I saw two. The one in Arizona that I originally wrote this post about, and two weeks later in I took pictures of this little mama-to-be nesting in my cousin's rose bush in California… Pretty special!


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DOVE Releases Position Statement on Violence
Trigger warning: graphic descriptions and violence.
DOVE issues this position statement on violence:
In light of what happened at the Capitol in Washington DC on Wednesday, Deaf Overcoming Violence through Empowerment (DOVE) issues this statement as a reminder to the community of our position on violence. As our name highlights, we believe in the need to end violence by empowering community members through educational and advocacy programs. We do not tolerate any forms of violence.
On Wednesday, we as a country, saw the power of systematic racism and the protection that whiteness yields. Less than 6 months ago, the same Capitol building was lined with police and national guard ready to use military grade weapons for the mere "potential for violence" against those protesting brutality and death to Black bodies at the hands of the police. Yet, after week of public planning and clear threats of violence, a mob of mostly white individuals were able to breach barriers with weapons in hand to storm the Capitol, destroy property, and use violence to incite fear and intimidation. It took hours for police to react to white rioters, and even then they were treated with more care and respect than those involved with Black Lives Matter protests this summer or Indigenous people who defended Standing Rock (South Dakota) both of whom experienced rubber bullets, tear gas, fire hoses, and assault to their bodies.
Some people are saying now is the time to talk about racism, and while DOVE as an organization believes this is true and recognize the long-standing history made apparent in this moment, we also recognize the need to be responsible for the missed opportunities in which discussions around racism and white supremacy in this country have been ignored.
Being antiracist is a lifelong process that doesn't stop with just one program, one workshop, or one idea. DOVE is committed to dismantling systematic oppressions. We will continue our commitment to challenging bias and uplifting the voices of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Systems of power and oppression within domestic and gender violence are part of the root cause of racial and cultural disparities, and as a DV/SA agency we recognize that ending violence and sexual assault within the Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing community requires moving through the world as antiracists and paying attention and following those leading this charge.
DOVE is committed to an everlasting endeavor to support all who have experienced abuse and violence. As an organization, and as individuals, we cannot make this commitment without continuously dialoguing, unpacking, and recognizing our privileges and harm that we may cause. We commit to creating a space for those who are the most impacted by violence to feel safe and doing so by understanding the complexity of intersectionality and refusing to tolerate any form of violence including those committed on Wednesday.
To learn more about DOVE and our ongoing efforts to provide culturally accessible services that empower and offer hope to Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing individuals who experience abuse. For more information visit our website at deafdove.org.
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Assessment of early orthodontic treatment need and its relationship with sociodemographic characteristics among Tanzanian children using index for preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment need
Joseph Paulinus Tungaraza, Matilda Mtaya-Mlangwa, Abella Emeria Mugonzibwa
April-June 2019, 10(2):57-64
DOI:10.4103/ijor.ijor_15_19
Background: Early orthodontic treatment (EOT) aims at identifying and intervening occlusal conditions in primary and early-mixed dentition. Aim: This study aimed at assessing EOT need and its relationship with sociodemographic characteristics using the index for preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment needs (IPION) among schoolchildren in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Study Setting and Design: An analytical cross-sectional study was conducted among schoolchildren aged 6 and 9 years. Materials and Methods: Schoolchildren were selected by multistage cluster sampling technique. Questionnaires were used to obtain sociodemographic information; clinical examinations were done to record schoolchildren's IPION scores. Statistical Analysis Used: Data were analyzed using a computer software, SPSS version 20.0. Chi-square test was used for assessing statistical differences between variables; P value was set at P < 0.05. Results: A total of 667 schoolchildren were involved (59.5% girls; 52.5% 9-year-olds). In 6-year-olds, 77.9% had caries, and in 9-year-olds, 60% had caries. Lower-second primary molars were the most common prematurely lost teeth. Increased overjet was the most frequently recorded occlusal anomaly. Many 9-year-old boys than girls had caries (67.4% vs. 55.5%, P = 0.032). Six-year-olds with mothers who were homemakers compared to those with employed mothers experienced caries (81.7% vs. 71.0%, P = 0.034). Overall, 67.2% and 41.7% of the participants had EOT need and definite EOT need, respectively. Conclusion: EOT need for malocclusions was high in the involved school children, these will thus benefit from preventive and interceptive orthodontic treatment programs.
Extending the envelope of regenerative medicine in orthodontics by stem cells
S D Milling Tania, Ashwin Mathew George
Stem cell (SC) therapy has become a buzz word in several debilitating diseases in medicine. This rapidly evolving cutting-edge technology has slowly extended its tentacles in dentistry without sparing orthodontics. There are several conditions in orthodontics which are only being partly answered by human-engineered techniques. With the hope of getting a complete solution to several such problems, research in SC therapy has gained momentum in orthodontics for the past few decades. Electronic databases were searched for the material collection; language restriction was not followed. The following keywords were used: stem cell and orthodontics. The search was not limited to any particular type of study design. This review article describes various possible areas in orthodontia where SC therapy will and can be applied in future based on the evidence from a collection of several such studies conducted in those areas.
Orthodontic apps: A stairway to the future
Sameer Makarand Phatak, Suchita Sadashiv Daokar
The increasing usage of smartphones is rapidly changing our lives both personally and professionally. In healthcare and dentistry, various apps are accessible on the smartphone to educate patients about orthodontics and help them through their treatment. Also, various apps are available for the orthodontist to manage patients and to update oneself on the current modalities of treatment. The aim of this article was to review the various apps available on the iOS Apple Store and Google Play Store for patients and orthodontists. Two smartphones were used to search for apps using keywords such as orthodontics, orthodontist, braces specialists, and braces. A total of 354 apps relevant to orthodontics were found on both the iOS and Android platforms. These apps could be classified as patient education apps, patient management apps, diagnostic apps, and updating apps.
Evaluation of different force magnitude to orthodontic microimplants on various cortical bone thickness – Three-dimensional finite element analysis
BC Patil, Akash Kencha, Spoorthy Obalapura, Vishwanath Patil, Kasturi Patil
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine appropriate range of cortical bone thickness (CBT) to adequately support microimplants and optimum force magnitude on microimplants for minimal stress distribution. Settings and Design: Three-dimensional (3D) CAD models of the desired implant features and cylindrical bone piece of desired height and thickness were exported to FEA software, and variable load was applied on range of different CBT to determine the compressive radial stress and maximum failure load. Subjects and Methods: it is clearly said that CBT of various thickness which will represent human maxilla and mandibular bone. The force magnitudes ranging from 15 g to 150 g (in range of 15 g, 50 g, 85 g, and 150 g) were taken to simulate typical orthodontic forces loaded onto microimplant. Statistical Analysis Used: Statistical data were analyzed by IBM SPSS Statistics for windows Version 20.0 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY, USA) software. For quantitative data analysis, ANOVA test was used. Results: For CBTs of 0.5, 1.5, 2.5, and 3.0 mm, the maximum force magnitudes that could be applied safely were 533.7, 551.7, 552.3, and 552.9, respectively. Even though there was no difference statistically, the amount of displacement for CBT 1.5–3.0 mm is comparatively less than for 0.5 mm. CBT value of 1.5–3.0 mm might be appropriate for microimplant stability. Conclusions: For the purpose of diminishing orthodontic microimplant failure, an optimal force that can be safely loaded onto a microimplant should not exceed a value of around 533–553 g. The CBT of 1.5–3.0 mm might be considered appropriate for the stability of microimplant.
Comparative evaluation of Tweed's analyses in Class I, Class II, and Class III participants of Central India: A pilot study
Shail Kumari, Shirish M Bapat, Kshitij Gupta, Bosco Thomas
DOI:10.4103/ijor.ijor_9_19
Objective: Comparative evaluation of Tweed's analyses in Class I, Class II, and Class III participants of Central India in two different age groups. Materials and Methods: Sample size comprised 240 participants belonged to Central India. Participants were divided into two main groups: Group I comprised 120 young children in the age group of 12–16 years and Group II comprised 120 young adults in the age group of 18–22 years. Tweed's analysis was performed from the collected sample. Results: The lower incisor inclination (incisor-mandibular plane angle [IMPA]) in Central India participants was higher (100.13°) compared to the original Tweed norm of IMPA 90°. Statistically higher value of IMPA was found in young male children compared to young female children in Class II div 1 and Class II div 2 participants and opposite trend was seen in Class III young adults. The Frankfort-mandibular plane angle was found to be significantly more in young adult females (24.93°) than males (18.07°) in Class III participants. Angle IMPA was found to be significantly higher in Class I compared to Class III participants and significantly higher in Class III compared to Class II div 2 participants. Conclusion: The differences of Tweed's parameters in this pilot study indicate that Caucasian norms cannot be truly adhered to Central India participants during orthodontic treatment. Lower incisors were normally more proclined in Central Indian participants and their over retraction during orthodontic treatment would cause prominent chin. Proclination of lower incisor was more in young male children compared to young female children in Class II div 1 and Class II div 2 participants and opposite trend was seen in Class III young adults. Class III female adults show tendency toward vertical growth pattern compared to males. Proclination of lower incisor was found to be more in Class I compared to Class III participants and more in Class III compared to Class II div 2 participants.
Mini-screw assisted interim pontic
S B V Ramana Reddy, Jonnalagadda Venkata Naga Sravanthi
Replacement of missing teeth in growing children is one of the challenges an orthodontist encounters. Removable partial denture or resin-bonded fixed denture can be considered as replacement options, but they promote alveolar bone loss due to lack of alveolar loading. Removable denture is undesirable as adolescents are self-conscious in revealing the edentulous space while eating. Resin-bonded fixed denture compromise alveolar and gingival contours. Dental implants are not placed in growing children due to remaining growth. Orthodontic miniscrews can be efficiently used for interim restoration before skeletal growth. The current article presents a case report of miniscrew-assisted interim tooth pontic.
Treatment of anterior open bite using mini-implants
Poornima R Jnaneshwar, Suresh Anand Kumar, Krishnaraj Rajaram
The paper focuses on orthodontic management of anterior open bite by using mini-implants. Orthodontic mini-implants have been extensively used for anchorage, and they have widened the spectrum of tooth movement that can be achieved. A clinical case with anterior open bite treated with orthodontic fixed mechanotherapy along with mini-implants for anchorage is presented.
A multidisciplinary approach in the management of impacted maxillary canine
Jeremiah Robert Moshy, Karpal Singh Sohal
Impaction of maxillary canines is a commonly encountered clinical problem whose treatment requires a multidisciplinary approach. Thorough clinical and radiological evaluation is very important in appropriately planning the management of impacted maxillary canine. In the present article, an overview of diagnosing and managing the impacted maxillary canines has been discussed.


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Cute Aggression is the feeling one gets when they see a cute object and feel as if they want to squeeze the life out of it. This feeling causes the expression, "It's so cute, I just want to squeeze it to death!" I chose this topic because I've always been super curious as to why people, kids especially, hug animals and feel as if they need to squeeze the animal to the point it can not breathe, out of an outward release of happiness. Cute aggression is very prominent in female children's lives, including my own childhood. It use to be present when I was a kid up until my 2nd grade year. Because of my aggressive behavior my cats, at the time, hated me.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter, which helps transmit signals throughout the brain. It is usually known for causing anticipation or addictions.
Oxytocin is a hormone in the brain, that acts as a neurotransmitter. It is known for causing socialness, empathy, and it creates bonds with others.
Endorphins are neurotransmitters that pass from one neuron to the next. They are associated with the saying of , "fight or flight", because they mask pain.
CRH is a natural hormone which causes the pituitary gland to create the hormone ACTH.
Cortisol is a steroid hormone that is made through a wide range of processes in the body. Some of these processes include metabolism and the immune response.
Adrenaline is a hormone and neurotransmitter. Just like Endorphins, it plays an important part in the "fight or flight" response.
Noradrenaline or Norepinephrine is a natural chemical in the body and the brain that acts as a stress hormone and neurotransmitter.
These 9 components are naturally made in different parts of the brain and get spread out through the body. The first four hormones naturally combine to create happiness. The last five naturally combine to create anger step by step.
Dopamine is created in many different places in the brain including the substantia nigra, which helps us move, and the ventral tegmental area, which releases dopamine when we expect a reward or are in a pleasurable situation.
Oxytocin is created in the hypothalamus of your brain and creation depends on the electrical activity of neurons in the hypothalamus. When these neurons are excited, oxytocin gets released into the bloodstream. Serotonin is created mostly in the enterochromaffin cells in the gastrointestinal tract. A small portion of serotonin is released in the brain in the neurons of the raphe nuclei. Endorphins are created in the central nervous system. They are released during laughter or the anticipation of laughter, which then causes the endorphins to spread throughout the body.
CRH (corticotropin releasing hormone) is created in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus. This hormone is created and released during stressful situations. ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) is created in the pituitary gland. It gets created and released after the pituitary gland is struck by CRH. Cortisol is created in the adrenal glands. It is released in acute stress situations or in circumstances such as exercising or waking up. Adrenaline is created and released from the adrenal glands. It is made and released after CRH and ACTH affect the adrenal glands. Noradrenaline is created in the adrenal glands. Noradrenaline is created and released after CRH and ACTH affect the adrenal glands.
Cute Aggression is the feeling one gets when they witness something cute and that sight fills them with so much happiness and excitement, that they want to hurt the cute object. This is caused because when people see the adorable items, they feel an aching to care and protect that object. But in the end, it is frustrating because they can't. This is like if a person was in a situation where they have no power or choice to do anything, causing them to feel frustrated and worthless.
When it comes to what is in cute aggression, we must split it into two meanings: cute and aggression . If we take the first part of the term: cute, happiness usually follows. Happiness is a hard emotion to explain, but in our brain the root of all happiness starts in the hippocampus. This weird word is located in the medial temporal lobe of the brain. One of its main jobs is to house our memories. But the hippocampus doesn't work alone. Its 4 business partner's include dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins.
Dopamine can be described as the reward system and causes anticipation. It is created in the ventral tegmental area, which releases dopamine when we are expecting a reward. The next one is oxytocin, which causes socialness, empathy, bonds between people, and the wanting to cuddle. It is created in the hypothalamus and is released when the neuron energy is high. Another is serotonin, which determines if your mood is happy or sad. This is created in the raphe nuclei depending on the neurons. Lastly is endorphins, which masks pain in certain situations causing people to say it's the, "fight or flight" system. They are created in the central nervous system after the anticipation of laughter.
Aggression on the other hand can be put into a category with the emotion of anger. Anger is caused by multiple things, which include: CRH or corticotropin releasing hormone, ACTH or adrenocorticotropic hormone, Cortisol, Adrenaline, and Noradrenaline. The process of anger starts when a wave of emotion activates the amygdala. The wave continues down the line where is than activates the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus releases the hormone CRH which activates the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland than releases the hormone ACTH, which activates the adrenal glands, that located on top of each kidney. Lastly the adrenal glands release stress hormones cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline.
You may be wondering how these two things relate. Cute Aggression is created as a way to get over your emotions. While looking at a cute animal, we feel happiness overwhelm our brains and cause a feeling of anticipation and excitement. As a way to cope with this feeling, our brains send out the opposite emotion so we may be able to heal faster. To sum it up, our brain is telling us to get on with our life. An example of our brain following this process is laughing while crying or being extremely sad.
Marissa Borden is a Junior at Billings Senior High School. Her hobbies include learning, reading, writing, singing, and watching Teen Wolf. In her future, she plans on becoming the next Marvel Superhero, moving to Antarctica with her cat to study penguins, and attending college to explore her interest in zoology.


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Relationships among video games: Existing standards and new definitions
Jin Ha Lee, Rachel Clarke, Simone Sacchi, Jacob Jett
This paper identifies and defines common relationships among video games and interactive media in an attempt to improve our understanding of and support conceptual data modeling in this domain. Existing models and standards such as Dublin Core, Functional Requirements for Bibliographic Records, Resource Description and Access, CIDOC Conceptual Reference Model, and Cataloging Cultural Objects do offer a variety of relationships between resources; however, many video games are related in more complex ways that cannot be adequately represented by these models and standards, especially in ways that reflect how game players understand games and how cultural heritage institutions might curate them. After thorough review of existing standards, consultation with domain experts, and examination of sample game sets, we identified and defined 11 relationship types and 4 grouping entities prevalent in the video game domain, and offer suggestions on how these might be represented in a conceptual model.
Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting
https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.2014.14505101035
Lee, J. H., Clarke, R., Sacchi, S., & Jett, J. (2014). Relationships among video games: Existing standards and new definitions. Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting, 51(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.2014.14505101035
Relationships among video games : Existing standards and new definitions. / Lee, Jin Ha; Clarke, Rachel; Sacchi, Simone; Jett, Jacob.
In: Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting, Vol. 51, No. 1, 2014.
Lee, JH, Clarke, R, Sacchi, S & Jett, J 2014, 'Relationships among video games: Existing standards and new definitions', Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting, vol. 51, no. 1. https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.2014.14505101035
Lee JH, Clarke R, Sacchi S, Jett J. Relationships among video games: Existing standards and new definitions. Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting. 2014;51(1). https://doi.org/10.1002/meet.2014.14505101035
Lee, Jin Ha ; Clarke, Rachel ; Sacchi, Simone ; Jett, Jacob. / Relationships among video games : Existing standards and new definitions. In: Proceedings of the ASIST Annual Meeting. 2014 ; Vol. 51, No. 1.
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Cancer, heart disease, emphysema: The list of smoking's potential hazards is lengthy and exhaustively reported. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly a quarter of all high school students across the country still smoke.
"The first time I smoked was at a party when I was fourteen. A group of older kids were doing it, and they offered me a cigarette. I wanted to fit in and look cool, so I tried it," says Chantal, now seventeen. She thought it seemed relaxing--she continued to smoke with friends after school or out at night but never did it alone, so she figured her cigarette use was under control. "I was naïve," she admits. "I didn't think it was a big deal to have one at first, and then three or four at a party. But before I knew it, I was smoking every week and I started to feel like I needed a cigarette."
Cancer, heart disease, emphysema: The list of smoking's potential hazards is lengthy and exhaustively reported. Yet, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly a quarter of all high school students across the country still smoke. Chances are, they got hooked because of social smoking. "Nearly two-thirds of current smokers became addicted to cigarettes during social smoking," says Joseph DiFranza, M.D., a family-medicine physician at the University of Massachusetts at Worcester Medical Center and an author of a study on adolescents and social smoking, which shows that--contrary to popular belief--nondaily tobacco use does trigger nicotine dependence. And, scarily enough, young people are the group most at risk. "Teens think that if you don't light up daily, you can't get addicted," DiFranza explains.


Fixing your car is easy if you follow these instructions. These instructions are not legal advice, and they are written as a guide on how to repair your vehicle when another person is at fault for causing the accident.
WARNING: If you have been injured in a car accident, you should call an attorney immediately. DO NOT follow these instructions without first consulting with an attorney. You risk severely jeopardizing your case by making statements to insurance companies. They record every call, and just like the police say, everything you say will be used against you in a court of law.
If you have been injured in a car accident, call my office for a free consultation at (916) 415-8911 before you move forward with any of these steps.
Immediately after a car accident, call your insurance company and report the claim for car damages. The phone number should be on your policy or your proof of insurance card. Your insurance company will tell you if you have Collision Coverage and then they will give you a claim number. If you have Collision Coverage, usually you will have a deductible of $500.00 or more. Please note, that "Full Coverage" is a misnomer, and it does not mean that you have Collision Coverage.
If your auto insurance company states that you have Collision Coverage, go to STEP 2.
If you do not have Collision Coverage, or if you do not have auto insurance, go to STEP 3.
California law allows you to choose any auto body shop you want to fix your car. Choose a company with a good reputation. Call the auto body shop first and make an appointment. Then take the car to the shop. Have the vehicle towed to the shop if it is unsafe to drive. Give the auto body shop your claim number, and your car insurance information, i.e. insurance company name, phone number, adjuster name, policy number and claim number. Pay the deductible, and let the auto body shop do the rest. Please note that your insurance company will attempt to recover your deductible and the money paid to fix your car from the insurance company of the Defendant. Ask your insurance company to waive your deductible and sometimes they will.
Auto body shops are professionals at billing insurance companies. Let them do their job. The auto shop will correspond with your insurance company. Ask the auto shop representative to explain to you their system.
Sometimes, your insurance company will pay the auto shop directly, but sometimes they will issue you a check for repairs. In this case, endorse the check over to the auto shop for the repairs. Also, be patient and polite to everyone involved. Insurance adjusters can make your life easy or hard.
When the car is ready, pick it up immediately.
If your car is totalled and cannot be fixed go to STEP 5.
If you do not have Collision Coverage, then the Defendant's insurance company should be responsible for fixing your car. Call the Defendant's insurance company and open a claim for property damage. Do not discuss the facts of the accident or your injuries with the Defendant's insurance representative.
Then go to STEP 4.
STEP 4. NO COLLISION COVERAGE—CHOOSE AN AUTO BODY SHOP.
CA law allows you to choose any auto body shop you want to fix your car. Choose a company with a good reputation. Call the auto body shop first and make an appointment. Then take the car to the shop. Have the vehicle towed to the shop if it is unsafe to drive. Give the auto body shop the claim number, and the Defendant's car insurance information, i.e. Defendant's name, insurance company name, phone number, adjuster's name, policy number and claim number. Let the auto body shop do the rest.
Auto body shops are professionals at billing insurance companies. Let them do their job. The auto shop will correspond with the insurance company. Ask the auto shop representative to explain to you the system. Also, be patient and polite to everyone involved. Insurance adjusters can make your life easy or hard. Allow insurance adjusters 24 hours to return your call, but be persistent and call again if you do not get a response.
Please note that the Defendant's insurance company should pay the auto body shop directly. However, sometimes the insurance company will issue you a check for the value of the repairs. In this case, endorse the check over to the auto body shop.
If the auto body shop determines that your car cannot be fixed, it is a total loss, and you are entitled to the fair market value of your car at the time of the accident. If you have Collision Coverage, your insurance company will be paying you. If you do not have Collision Coverage, the Defendant's insurance company is responsible for paying you. Research what your car is worth by looking in the newspaper, Kelly Blue Book, and online. Then begin negotiating with the appropriate insurance company. Once you are satisfied that the insurance company is agreeing with you as to what the car is worth, call this office to discuss the terms of the settlement. We will review the breakdown and assist you from there. Do not sign anything prior to discussing the paperwork with this office. Go to STEP 6.
All insurance policies have limits and exclusions. Check your policy or call you insurance company to see if you have Rental Car Coverage. If you do, contact the same adjuster as before, and arrange for a rental car. Be sure to see how long you can rent the car for, there will be a limit for the number of days, and you will be responsible for paying overages. If you do not have Rental Coverage, the Defendant should be responsible for paying you for the loss of the use of your car. This means the Defendant or his insurance company should pay for a replacement car for each day from the date of the accident until your car is repaired or until you are paid for a total loss. However, the Defendant may not have enough money to pay for this, or the Defendant's insurance may be limited, and you may not be able to recover the full value of the loss of use or the rental car bill. This is why it is very important to have Rental Coverage on your policy, as well as many other coverage to help protect yourself financially in times of an accident. Go to STEP 7.
STEP 7. UNDERSTAND YOUR INSURANCE POLICY.
"Full Coverage" is a misleading term used by insurance sales representatives, and as you may have found out the hard way, there is no such thing. Contact this office for a free consultation on purchasing insurance and on evaluating your current insurance policy. Learn how to understand and how to buy appropriate levels of Liability Coverage, Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage, Collision Coverage, Medical Payments, Comprehensive Coverage, Rental Coverage, Umbrella Coverage, and more. We will be happy to sit down with you and advise you on how to avoid insurance problems in the future.


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Based on the play "In moonlight black boys look blue" by Tarell Alvin McCraney.
Special features: Audio commentary with director Barry Jenkins; Ensemble of emotion: the making of Moonlight; Poetry through collaboration: the music of Moonlight; Cruel beauty: filming in Miami.
Naomie Harris, Trevante Rhodes, Janelle Monáe, Mahershala Ali.
A young black man struggles to find his place in the world while growing up in a rough neighborhood of Miami.
DVD, region 1, 16 x 9 widescreen (2.39:1); 5.1 Dolby digital.
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great! submitted by manz on March 9, 2017, 1:17pm Wonderful acting! I was mesmerized by the performances of each of the males who portrayed Chiron through the ages.
wonderful submitted by oliviabee on June 19, 2017, 12:31pm This is an exceptional film. The cinematography was spectacular and the story leaves you wanting more. Very emotional and moving.
Well done submitted by mmckenzie on June 25, 2017, 1:57pm Intense. I think the title should not have been shortened from the book. wished the movie had the same title "In moonlight black boys look blue".
Great submitted by yenkong on June 28, 2017, 8:35pm Very nice and touching story.
good submitted by LVDS on June 29, 2017, 9:47am well done, story of a difficult life
Beautiful! submitted by Xris on July 31, 2017, 11:19pm The story drew me in and had me riveted the whole time. I cared about the characters.
Poignant submitted by S S on August 31, 2017, 10:15pm A beautiful coming-of-age story that is so subtly done that it can't help but move you.
Moonlight submitted by ccrose on August 14, 2019, 3:55pm I can see how easily this story could have gone off the tracks, feeding the audience the stereotypes that many people imagine if they have never known someone who is something different than heterosexual. It was beautiful and believable. The camera shots amazed me, visually showing us the character's confusion.
Moonlight submitted by Varshini on August 21, 2019, 9:49pm Beautiful movie. Definitely for more mature audiences, but very important. Well-done film in general.
One of the Most Extraordinary Films I've Seen in a Long Time submitted by sVfGI7Glt2pz7GZgVB90 on August 24, 2020, 1:28pm A beautifully told coming-of-age tale about a boy growing up young and black on a crack-addled estates in Miami in the 1980s. Just an unforgettable experience
Outstanding submitted by jzainea on August 8, 2021, 10:13am Delicate work by Barry Jenkins
English dialogue; Spanish subtitles; subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
[United States] : A24 / Lionsgate, [2017]
Description: 1 videodisc (approx. 111 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Jenkins, Barry, 1979-
Harris, Naomie, 1976-
Rhodes, Trevante,
Monáe, Janelle,
Ali, Mahershala,
McCraney, Tarell Alvin.
A24 (Firm),
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African American men -- Miami -- Drama.
Metropolitan areas -- Miami -- Drama.
Urban youth -- Miami -- Drama.
Coming-of-age films.


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Baikuntha Shukla (15 May 1907 – 14 May 1934) was an Indian nationalist and revolutionary. He was the nephew of Yogendra Shukla, one of the founders of Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). He was hanged for murdering Phanindra Nath Ghosh who had become a government approver which led to hanging of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru.

Early life
Shukla was born on 15 May 1907 (The same day as that of another revolutionary-Sukhdev) in the village of Jalalpur in Muzaffarpur district of Bengal Presidency (now in Vaishali district of Bihar). He got his elementary education at his village and became a teacher in a lower primary school in village Mathurapur. He took active part in Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930 and was imprisoned in Patna Camp Jail. He was released along with other Satyagrahis after the Gandhi–Irwin Pact. Later he came in contact with the members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association and became a revolutionary.

Death
Phonindra Nath Ghosh, hitherto a key member of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association had treacherously betrayed the cause by turning an approver, giving evidence, which led to the execution of Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. Shukla was commissioned to plan the execution of Ghosh as an act of ideological vendetta which he carried out successfully on 9 November 1932. He was arrested and tried for the killing. Shukla was convicted and hanged in Gaya Central Jail on 14 May 1934. He was 27 years old.

References

 Official biography given by the Government of India when a stamp was released on him.
Nand Kishore Shukla, The Trial of Baikunth Sukul: A Revolutionary Patriot, Har-Anand, 1999, 403 pages, .

People from Bihar
Revolutionary movement for Indian independence
Indian revolutionaries
Indian socialists
Executed revolutionaries
20th-century executions by British India
Executed Indian people
People executed by British India by hanging
1907 births
1934 deaths
People from Muzaffarpur district


In certain cases, including personal injury claims, a judge may grant judgment on the issue of liability, and order that the precise quantum of damages that has to be paid to the successful litigant by the other party be assessed at a subsequent hearing which may be fixed before the Registrar or the Judge. The evidence from appropriate parties, such as the injured plaintiff or medical experts will be presented to assist the Court in determining the appropriate quantum of damages to be awarded. The hearings for assessment of damages follow a similar order of proceedings as that used for trials before judges.


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Utah's rugby is nationally recognized
It was quite refreshing to read the opinion article about the rugby team from a recent issue of The Chronicle ("Give a little love to Utah rugby," Jan. 25). I am an alumnus three years removed from school, and I am very aware of the struggles the rugby team faces.
Recently, the parking enforcement ticketed all of the rugby players practicing at the bubble (which the team paid for)?during the wee hours of their early morning practice. I don't think the university has even an inkling of all that rugby does for the school.
Utah is always one of the most respected programs, with every opposing team gunning to knock off one of the top contenders. Despite the competition, Utah continues to win-unlike other programs that may have maybe one or two strong years because of a temporary influx of talent.
What I don't understand is how the University Bookstore can still sell shirts, sweaters and the like touting Utah Rugby, while little money (only a small amount from ASUU) is given to the team. What an embarrassing situation.
Coach Mark Numbers deserves a ton of credit. Utah is definitely a perpetual powerhouse in the rugby world. Oh, and did I mention that as many as five current and former Utes have been or are currently playing for the U.S. National Team?
In fact, this weekend Dave Anderson (Utah alumnus and assistant coach of the team) and Jason Pye are playing in the Los Angeles 7's?tournament against other national teams from Argentina, New Zealand and many others.
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Boron is a naturally-occurring metal-like element whose compounds are mined commercially for use in fiberglass, ceramics, borosilicate glass, detergents, flame retardants, and insecticides. Though it is present all over the world in tiny amounts, it is concentrated in ancient evaporated seabeds. The biggest mines in the US are in the Great Basin states of California and Oregon. Turkey is the largest producer worldwide.
Boron is an essential plant nutrient. It is not yet established if it is an essential nutrient for humans. It is relatively non-toxic to humans, and after a 2008 review for possible inclusion as an element subject to Safe Drinking Water Act regulation, the EPA opted leave it off the list of regulated impurities.
MEL clients most often ask for boron testing as part of the slate of tests required by the State of Maine for the agronomic re-use of residual wastes such as paper pulps, food wastes, wood ash, and lime mud.
The total boron test is for aqueous samples and solid samples, and it is the test required in Maine for Chapter 405.6 compliance. The soluble boron test is the test used in Massachusetts for the same purpose (screening residual waste before land application).
Toxic Substances Portal (US CDC): "Boron"
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A few weekends ago I attended the Ontario Teen Book Fest! This book festival is about 45 minutes away from me, so I was so excited when I heard about it from Christy @ BookCrushin and Camille @ The Literary Empress a few days before it and was glad that it fit into my schedule so last minute!
The event began with three keynotes—one from Stephanie Garber, one from Isabel Quintero, and the last one from Suzanne Young. Stephanie spoke about the call to adventure and shared how challenging her own journey to publication was. Isabel shared her life story and how important it is, especially as if you are marginalized, to use your voice and not let anyone take that from you. Suzanne also talked about her road to publication and how her grandmother was the only one to support her. Sadly, her grandmother died before she was able to publish a book, but all 16 of her books are dedicated to her.
After the keynotes, there were three panels to chose from to attend. I went to the "A Call to Action" panel with Ciny Pon, Jeff Sweat, Jennifer Brody, Stephanie Garber, Jessica Brody, and Suzanne Young. While the whole panel was interesting, at the end, the authors talked about how many books they had written before their debut was published and how old they were when it was. I loved hearing this as each author had a different journey to publication and it goes to show you that you're never too old to be published.
After the panel, it was time for lunch, which was from Panera! Since this festival is on the smaller side, lunch was free for all attendees. After lunch, the cafeteria was cleared out and prepped for speed dating. This was my favorite part of the day as every five minutes a new author would come to our table. They talked about their books, handed out swag, and answered any questions we had—such a fun experience!
Next there was time for one last panel. There were three options again and I chose the "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work" with Suzanne Young, Isabel Quintero, Jennifer Brody, Emily Wibberley, and Austin Siegemund-Broka. It was interesting hearing about the authors' different collaboration experiences and how they all varied from one another. I especially enjoyed listening to Emily and Austin share their writing process as they are also a couple in real life.
After the panel, it was time for the signing. All of the authors headed to the cafeteria where the tables had been set up for them. Since the festival was so small, I was able to get all of my books signed fairly quickly. I loved attending the Ontario TBF because of the awesome author line up and how small it was! A huge thank you goes out to the Ontario Library, all the volunteers, and the authors for creating an amazing event and day. I look forward to attending next year!
How fun! You're lucky it's so close to you. Most book festivals are so far away that it's hard to get there. Looks like you had a great time!
I definitely got lucky this one was closer than the usual events I drive to! There usually 60-70 miles away and I sit in a couple hours of traffic so it was a nice change to have it be only 45 miles away and in a direction I don't normally travel in.
This sounds like an awesome event! I'm glad you were able to enjoy this and meet lovely authors! I wish we have these kinds of events here in the PH, because I'm dying to meet other bloggers and authors!
It definitely was a lot of fun—I wish you had something like this too!


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Trust us, the price of the bike doesn't always matter — just get out and ride!
Finding a mountain bike for under £500 can seem like a bit of a minefield, but fortunately you're in the right place.
It's totally possible to get something that's up to the task of proper off-road riding without breaking the bank, but there's a big difference between how durable and enjoyable the best budget mountain bikes are compared to the not-so-great.
Here's a selection of the best, currently available 'budget' MTBs we've reviewed for a mix of on- and off-road use. All these bikes were available to buy online or in store as of 3 Feb 2019.
The 1×10 Shimano/FSA drivetrain is superb out of the box and the frameset is built around stealth dropper routing.
Calibre proves that decent geometry doesn't have to cost any extra. With a long, low and slack geometry the Rake is an easy bike to jump on and shred. Add in a decent suspension fork at the front paired with a grippy 29-inch front tyre and the bike will give you stacks of confidence.
Calibre's pricing means value is high, and its reputation gets better by the year. If you're looking for a confident and capable bike on a budget, the Rake simply has to be near the top of your list.
The Aizan is a great option if you're looking for an all-rounder mountain bike. That's because the relative light weight and bigger wheels mean it'll cross ground efficiently, while the geometry is friendly enough that there is plenty of control on offer.
A few choice kit upgrades can also easily change the character of the bike, so if it's not 100 percent to your tastes, it shouldn't take too much to get it feeling just right, which aids the bike's versatility.
The frame's geometry is more traditional than some of the higher-rated bikes, but if you aren't looking to hit anything too gnarly, this may not be an issue. The frame is relatively upgradeable, but it's fair to say that the SR Suntour fork struggles against some of its competitors.
The Carrera Vendetta is unique in this list because it uses 'plus tyres'. These are usually 2.8in to 3in wide, meaning you can run them at lower pressures. This gives two distinct benefits, especially at this price: lower pressures mean more grip, which boosts confidence, and it also aids comfort, which makes the bike more enjoyable to ride.
Carrera has also given the Vendetta a great frame geometry, making it a confidence inspiring ride. While we've not done a full review yet, our initial impressions are that this is a far more capable bike than you might imagine.
Don't forget that the UK's Cycle To Work Scheme allows you to buy a bike worth up to £1,000, so it may be worth checking out our roundup of the best mountain bikes under £1,000. For more information on buying a new mountain bike, check out our buyer's guide to the best mountain bikes.
The heart of any bike is the frame. For an MTB under £500, you'll generally want to be looking for a frame made of aluminium rather than heavier and cheaper steel — steel can be a great material to make bikes from, but at this price point, it's generally speaking best avoided.


As we've written before, many economists believe that budget cuts at the state level are hurting the stimulus efforts of the federal government. Well, it's starting to look like the federal government is getting into the act with cuts of it's own. Today, the Harrisburg-Patriot News has a troubling article about how Pennsylvania's construction industry is hurting because funding for transportation projects is drying up.
The expiration of federal stimulus money that kept 8,000 people employed in construction jobs last year — combined with the rejection of tolls on I-80 — have created a "dire" employment outlook for construction workers and those who work in related industries, said Robert Latham, executive vice president of Associated Pennsylvania Constructors.
That aside about I-80 refers to the other part of the problem here: The fact that the federal government rejected Pennsylvania's application to put tolls on I-80, which would have generated $472 million for repairs.
Heller said his revenue was down about 25 percent last year and is down 15 percent this year because fewer companies are buying expensive construction equipment. With business essentially frozen right now, he can't hire more workers either, he said.
"When the contractor that uses that equipment doesn't have assurances he'll have work beyond this season, he is unlikely to make the decision to purchase and finance that [equipment] over the next five or so years," Heller said.
We can't help but note this article comes on the heels of news that Pennsylvania's unemployment rate has stayed steady at 9.2 percent. That's slightly lower than the national level, but it underscores that state residents still face deep economic insecurity. Now, that problem is being compounded by the lack of resources available to help create jobs.
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Before buying a mint error, knowing the type of coin and the latest selling prices for similar coins is a sound idea. There is a bunch of error coin price guides out there that will help you associate value with your collection.


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#include "CD_Physics2D.h"

#include "duSwapVector.h"
#include "CD_Engine2D.h"
#include "CD_Transform2.h"
#include "CD_Util.h" // for pointlist
using namespace Diamond;

static PhysicsWorld2D *physWorld = nullptr;
static SwapVector<DumbPtr<Rigidbody2D>, tCD_Handle> rigidbodies;
static SwapVector<DumbPtr<AABBCollider2D>, tCD_Handle> aabbs;
static SwapVector<DumbPtr<CircleCollider>, tCD_Handle> circles;
static SwapVector<DumbPtr<PolyCollider>, tCD_Handle> polys;

bool dPhysics2DInit() {
    auto engine = dEngine2DGetEngine();
    if (engine) {
        physWorld = engine->getPhysWorld();
        return true;
    }
    return false;
}

void dPhysics2DDestroy() {
    physWorld = nullptr;
    for (auto& ptr : rigidbodies) {
      ptr.free();
    }
    for (auto& ptr : aabbs) {
      ptr.free();
    }
    for (auto& ptr : circles) {
      ptr.free();
    }
    for (auto& ptr : polys) {
      ptr.free();
    }
    rigidbodies.clear();
    aabbs.clear();
    circles.clear();
    polys.clear();
}

tCD_Handle dPhysics2DMakeRigidbody(tCD_Handle transform) {
    return rigidbodies.insert(physWorld->makeRigidbody(dTransform2GetTransformPtr(transform)));
}

void dPhysics2DDestroyRigidbody(tCD_Handle rigidbody) {
    rigidbodies[rigidbody].free();
    rigidbodies.erase(rigidbody);
}

tCD_Handle dPhysics2DMakeAABBCollider(
    tCD_Handle rigidbody, tD_pos originX, tD_pos originY, tD_pos dimX, tD_pos dimY
) {
    return aabbs.insert(physWorld->makeAABBCollider(
        rigidbodies[rigidbody],
        nullptr, // parent
        [](void *other){}, // empty collision callback
        Vector2<tD_pos>(dimX, dimY),
        Vector2<tD_pos>(originX, originY)
    ));
}

void dPhysics2DDestroyAABBCollider(tCD_Handle aabb) {
    aabbs[aabb].free();
    aabbs.erase(aabb);
}

void dPhysics2DSetAABBCollider(
    tCD_Handle aabb, tD_pos originX, tD_pos originY, tD_pos dimX, tD_pos dimY
) {
    aabbs[aabb]->setOrigin(Vector2<tD_pos>(originX, originY));
    aabbs[aabb]->setDims(Vector2<tD_pos>(dimX, dimY));
}

tCD_Handle dPhysics2DMakeCircleCollider(
    tCD_Handle rigidbody, tD_pos centerX, tD_pos centerY, tD_pos radius
) {
    return circles.insert(physWorld->makeCircleCollider(
        rigidbodies[rigidbody],
        nullptr,
        [](void *other){},
        radius,
        Vector2<tD_pos>(centerX, centerY)
    ));
}

void dPhysics2DDestroyCircleCollider(tCD_Handle circle) {
    circles[circle].free();
    circles.erase(circle);
}

void dPhysics2DSetCircleCollider(
    tCD_Handle circle, tD_pos centerX, tD_pos centerY, tD_pos radius
) {
    circles[circle]->setRadius(radius);
    circles[circle]->setCenter(Vector2<tD_pos>(centerX, centerY));
}

// construct points using functions in CD_Util
tCD_Handle dPhysics2DMakePolyCollider(
    tCD_Handle rigidbody, tCD_Handle points
) {
    return polys.insert(physWorld->makePolyCollider(
        rigidbodies[rigidbody],
        nullptr,
        [](void *other){},
        dGetPointList(points)
    ));
}

void dPhysics2DDestroyPolyCollider(tCD_Handle poly) {
    polys[poly].free();
    polys.erase(poly);
}

DumbPtr<Rigidbody2D> &dPhysics2DGetRigidbody(tCD_Handle rigidbody) {
    return rigidbodies[rigidbody];
}

DumbPtr<AABBCollider2D> &dPhysics2DGetAABBCollider(tCD_Handle aabb) {
    return aabbs[aabb];
}

DumbPtr<CircleCollider> &dPhysics2DGetCircleCollider(tCD_Handle circle) {
    return circles[circle];
}

DumbPtr<PolyCollider> &dPhysics2DGetPolyCollider(tCD_Handle poly) {
    return polys[poly];
}

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"Friday, October 21, at the Last Concert Cafe"
With its clean, earnest, New Age bluegrass sound, the South Austin Jug Band seems more suited to the Sugar Hill label than to Houston-based Blue Corn, which nevertheless has just released Dark and Weary World. The SAJB comes from that jam-grass niche populated by the likes of Sugar Hill acts Nickel Creek or Railroad Earth, but these Austin boys separate themselves from the jam-band pack with a determined back-home bluegrass lean to their performances -- which is to say they avoid the jazzy, noodling virtuosity that can make certain parts of sets by Eastern jam bands mind-numbingly non-entertaining. When SAJB attacks a traditional bluegrass number like "Raleigh and Spencer," it hits an infectious musical mark that can put a grin on the dourest critic's face, and ballads like "She Don't Care About Me" and "Weather on the Wood" are delivered with a straightforward, honest sincerity that absolutely sells the songs. Elsewhere, western swing workouts like "Lady Be Good" are delivered with a deft mastery of the idiom. This is one of those instantly likable bands, and these hard-travelers -- they recently toured behind Todd Snider -- come ready-made for both the listening room and the festival stage. - Houston Press
"John Shelton Ivany Top 21"
For the blues or the bluegrass turn to the South Austin Jug Band, the best bluegrass group to reach my ears in years. - John Shelton Ivany - issue 258 / syndicated column
"Critics Picks"
Though their name conjures up images of half-century-old pickers and grinners crowding a dilapidated front porch, the youthful and lively South Austin Jug Band adds some much needed rock grit to the new-grass sensibilities inherent in acoustic roots music. Sophomore album Dark and Weary World is country-folk with just as much in common with Springsteen's Nebraska as with new-grass stalwarts like Sam Bush or Bela Fleck. Sans percussion, all five members of South Austin Jug Band create a ruckus with fiddles, guitars and mandolins that would do most rock bands proud. Whether it's a ballad (the downtrodden and gorgeous title cut) or a rigorous workout (the rural political incorrectness of "Coon Ass"), these boys pound labels and conventions into the South Texas dirt. This triple bill features enough fretboard fancy and hootenanny (ahem) high jinks to please all but the most sadly cosmopolitan among us.
By Darryl Smyers
Published: Thursday, December 1, 2005
- Dallas Observer
"ACL Music Fest Live Shots"
It may have been early Saturday afternoon, but there were still several hundred fans and curious onlookers assembled before the South Austin Jug Band took the stage. The young Austin quintet didn't disappoint either, with their quick pickin' and frolicsome songs. Concentrating on material from their fine new Dark and Weary World, SAJB coupled unrestrained instrumentals with hints of Celtic flavor and newgrass improvisation and humorous tunes that reflect their Texas background. They even attacked some hot jazz and Western swing with an inspired medley of "Minor Swing" and "Sweet Sue" that featured the double fiddles of Dennis Ludiker and Brian Beken. The crowd responded by twirling up dust and singing along; the songs may have been new, but to the faithful, they seemed like old favorites. Vocalist James Hyland slowed things down a bit with the new disc's title track, showing another side of the band's passion, one that was restrained yet equally moving. The set ended when they were just getting started, but it was an ample taste of what they can do, making clear that the South Austin Jug Band have achieved their potential and evolved into one of the most thoroughly entertaining ensembles on today's Texas music scene.
Jim Caliguiri, September 30, 2005 - Austin Chronicle
"South Austin Jug Band:"
A band can toil for years, thrilling club crowds and preaching to the choir with every CD release, but then they'll record the magic song, the one that galvanizes the career and adds new fans by the truckload. The South Austin Jug Band has got a "Ghost" of a chance of breaking out nationally with a new tune that envelopes that man of constant phrasing, James Hyland, in a sweet snarl of fiddle and banjo, served with slices of mandolin. The new LP's "Ghost" would be the standout cut on an Uncle Tupelo album; it's that good.
One teensy knock on the band's second studio LP is that SAJB too often leaps out of its dark and weary mood for an light-headed crowd pleaser. Let me get to the point — I'm not a fan of Western swing, and the three Willsian selections have me hitting the skip button as fast as "Grasshopper" snatching the pebble. I will admit that the swing version of Gershwin's "Lady Be Good" is quite charming, but I could've done without "Karma" and "No Baby Swings Like Mine."
When you've got two nationally recognized fiddle players (Brian Beken and Dennis Ludiker, who plays more mandolin these days), the tendency is to display the full range, so there's the bluegrass overload of "Delirium," a sprightly cover of Bruce Robison's "She Don't Care About Me," and a pair of otherwordly instrumentals; the Celtic-inflected "Overdrivin' the Mic" and the Hot Club jazz of "Bluegrass In the Backwoods."
There is no finer string outfit in the state. The Jug band has always had hot players, but this Marvin Dykhuis-produced album shows that, as songwriters, they're ready for the bigger stage.
— Michael Corcoran, Sept. 13, 2005
- Austin American Statesman
Dark and Weary World, Blue Corn Music, 2005: Reached #9 in Americana Music Charts.
South Austin Jug Band: South Austin Jug Band, 2002, self-release
Both innovative in their combining of genres and true to the traditions of their musical roots, the South Austin Jug Band has solidified itself as a tour-de-force in the world of acoustic music.
Pop in the band's self-titled debut album or catch the boys rip-roaring on stage and the unmistakable cheer they bring to their music is clear. "Dark and Weary World," their follow-up release on Houston's prestigious roots music label Blue Corn Music, retains that same cheer but is bolstered with improved musicianship, focused songwriting, and a pristine recording that shows their determination to keep improving and reaching out to more audiences. "It may sound obvious," commented singer/guitarist James Hyland, "But it's just more fun to play well-written songs."
Since finalizing their current lineup in late 2004, the South Austin Jug Band (SAJB) has continued to astound audiences around the world and record their sophomore album, "Dark and Weary World." Reflecting on an active year, Hyland said, "This is the best ensemble we've had, and we just want to run with this as long as we can." Hyland fronts SAJB with his smoothly twanged tenor, and is joined by Will Dupuy on bass, Willie Pipkin on lead guitar, Dennis Ludiker on mandolin and fiddle and Brian Beken on fiddle in a style that is described by Doug Hill in the Norman Transcript as "...white punks on a Bob Wills bender, SAJB gave Texas flavor to hyper-bluegrass...banty roosters on stage, they hopped around, making their strings crow, daring each other to take it higher."
SAJB began in the Fall of 2000 when singer/guitarist James Hyland pulled together a few pickers for a once-off gig at Austin's legendary Broken Spoke, but the piece-meal band had such a blast that they continued to jam out their favorite country tunes and bluegrass breakdowns on weekends. Within a year the boys decided to share their music with the rest of Texas. Since such humble beginnings, SAJB has grown exponentially over the subsequent four years, garnering an enthusiastic fan-base in the Midwest, West Coast, and Northwest, where they recently toured and backed up singer-songwriter extraordinaire Todd Snider. While being based in the Live Music Capitol of the World, SAJB's new fans reach all the way to Europe (following a successful summer 2005 tour) and they have garnered awards as Best New Band at the 2002 Telluride Bluegrass Festival and Best Bluegrass Band at the 2005 Austin Music Awards, being hailed as a "rarity—popular with the 'Texas Uprising'curved ball cap crowd, as well as the jam band groovers," by Michael Corcoran in the Austin American Statesman.
"Dark and Weary World" epitomizes the maturity that SAJB has gained on the road. Each recording, each song, each voice and solo and note is imbrued with a committed passion that courses through the entire album. The ballads are bent on breaking our hearts, the instrumentals crackle with spitfire solos, and their newgrass numbers are stacked with vibrant, vigorous lines.
And while the pace and focus may vary from song to song, each band-member's devotion to the album makes "Dark and Weary World" a tree with varying branches but one clear, resonating root. "We nurtured it along, we were all together the whole way through," reminisced bassist Will Dupuy.
SAJB admittedly comes from different musical backgrounds: Will Dupuy's mother is a Grammy-nominated classical singer who performs regularly in the Dallas Opera, while fiddler Brian Beken was crowned Texas' 2004 Flatpicking champion. James Hyland crooned up in North Carolina before heading south to study at the University of Texas. Dennis Ludiker was born into a family of Washington state fiddlers and was awarded first place at the prestigious Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield back in 2002, and guitarist Willie Pipkin's namesake was from the iconic Willie Nelson. The band's music was in their blood before they even knew it.
These various upbringings led to varied tastes: lead guitarist Willie Pipkin is a blues-man through and through; Hyland and Dupuy are more influenced by Steve Earle and Townes Van Zandt; Dennis Ludiker and Brian Beken are drawn to jazz and newgrass and anything else that'll fuel their improvisatory fires. But both on stage and on "Dark and Weary World," the group's commitment to each other's interests and creating music together has led to a coherent and cohesive sound—each song brought into rehearsal is workshopped by the group with hooks, changes, and solos added until the piece is in part written by each member. Together they've created a sound that's been described by San Francisco's East Bay Express as "a joyful noise that seems made of pure sunlight and moonshine."
Though the band members themselves are young (with no one touching thirty yet), the South Austin Jug Band's quick maturation in sound and dedication is startling, and considering how far they've come it's exciting to think how much further they can go. "No one ever gets


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From aspiring mixologists to movie fans who wonder whether their Vodka Martini should be shaken or stirred, The Edison at Disney Springs has a new seminar just for you. On Tuesday, October 9, spirits aficionados are invited to learn key tips and tricks of the trade from one of the leading bar professionals in the world. The Edison is teaming up with The Modern Mixologist, Tony Abou-Ganim, to lead a vodka 101 seminar.
Abou-Ganim wrote the book on vodka, literally. His Vodka Distilled (Agate, 2013) is considered one of the premier books on the most consumed spirit in the U.S., appeals to both enthusiasts and aficionados by explaining how traditional-style vodkas—those produced in Eastern Europe—differ in character from those made in the West, and how different raw materials and distillation and filtration methods contribute to these variations in character. By breaking down the characteristics of each highlighted vodka, Abou-Ganim helps readers better understand, appreciate, and enjoy this noble spirit.
The Vodka 101 class will be accompanied by a tasting, giving attendees the opportunity to sample a selection of vodkas regularly offered at The Edison and made from an array of raw materials. A reception for guests to enjoy passed appetizers from The Edison's signature menu paired with vodka-based cocktails will follow.
Remember to consume plenty of bread and butter (aka fat) with your vodka. It helps your body absorb the alcohol. Also, please bring a designated driver if you plan to imbibe more than a couple drinks and then get on the road.
Class starts at 7pm inside The Edison Orlando. Tickets are $50 per person (plus tax and gratuity) and space is very limited. Your purchase includes a signed copy of Abou-Gamin's book "Vodka Distilled." To purchase tickets, visit The Edison's website.
Whether it's shaken, stirred, on the rocks, or with a twist, both seasoned professionals and emerging vodka enthusiasts alike will learn to better understand, appreciate, and enjoy the world's most consumed spirit under Abou-Ganim's expert instruction. Does this sound like a seminar you'd love to attend?