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Flexicurity labour markets are characterised by flexible hiring/firing rules, generous social safety net, and active labour market policies. How can such labour markets cope with the consequences of the Great Recession? Larger labour shedding is to be expected and this strains the social safety net and increases the demands on active labour market policies. This paper takes a closer look at the labour market consequences of the crisis for Denmark. It is found that employment adjustment is not particularly large in international comparison, although it has more weight on the extensive (number of employees) than the intensive (hours) margin. The level of job creation remains high, although job creation is pro-cyclical and job-separation counter-cyclical. As a consequence most unemployment spells remain short. This is critical since a persistent increase in unemployment will affect the financial balance of the model severely. Comparative evidence does not, however, indicate that flexicurity markets are more prone to persistence. Crucial for this is the design of the social safety net and in particular the active labour market policy. However, the larger inflow into activation raises questions concerning the possibility of maintaining the efficiency of the system.


Borkum is an island and a municipality in the Leer District in Lower Saxony, northwestern Germany. Borkum is bordered to the west by the Westereems strait (which forms the border with the Netherlands), to the east by the Osterems strait, to the north by the North Sea, and to the south by the Wadden Sea. It is the largest and westernmost of the East Frisian Islands in the North Sea, due north of the Dutch province of Groningen.
The island was formed by two previously separate islands which were still separated by a shallow water in 1863. The seam between the former eastern and western parts is called Tüskendör ("through in between").


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Hattin, Battle of
Battle of Hattin (hättēn´), battle on July 4, 1187, in N Palestine, where Saladin's Muslim forces defeated the Christian armies of Guy de Lusignan. When Saladin attacked Tiberias in July, 1187, Christian forces attempted to aid the besieged city but were roadblocked; they waited on a plateau near the town of Hattin. The Muslims quickly surrounded the camp, cutting off their enemies' water supply and then attacking. The majority of Christian soldiers were killed; King Guy, however, was spared.
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Hattendorf, John B. 1941–
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Hatrík, Juraj
Hatoyama, Yukio
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Hatton, Marion (1835–1905)
Hattori, Michiko (1968–)
Hattusas
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Hatvany, Lili (1890–1967)
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Hatze, Josip
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Hatzimichali, Angeliki (1895–1956)
Hatziyannidis, Vangelis 1967-
Hatzler, Clara (fl. 1452)
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Hau Kuahiwi (Hibiscadelphus hualalaiensis)
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Helmut Erich Deutsch (born 24 December 1945) is an Austrian classical pianist, specialising in chamber music and lieder accompaniment.
Deutsch was born in Vienna, where he taught piano, composition and musicology at the Vienna Music Academy from 1967 until 1979. He was awarded the Vienna Composition Prize in 1967. He was professor for lied interpretation and performance (Professor für Liedgestaltung) at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater München (University of Music and Performing Arts Munich) from 1986 until 2011. He is still guest professor there and at other German universities. He has been teaching at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Frankfurt and the Frankfurt Opera. Deutsch gives master classes throughout Europe and in Japan and is a juror at the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World competition.
Deutsch began his career as accompanist working with Irmgard Seefried, and he collaborated with Hermann Prey for more than twelve years. Other prominent singers he accompanied were Olaf Bär, Barbara Bonney, Grace Bumbry, Ileana Cotrubaș, Diana Damrau, Annette Dasch, Brigitte Fassbaender, Matthias Goerne, Hans Hotter, his former student Jonas Kaufmann, Angelika Kirchschlager, Keith Lewis, Anne Sofie von Otter, Josef Protschka [de], Andreas Schmidt, Peter Schreier, Mauro Peter, Bo Skovhus, Rita Streich, Michael Volle and Bernd Weikl. Among his many collaborative recordings are the complete vocal works of Johannes Brahms. Deutsch performed in recitals at the Salzburg Festival with Olaf Bär (1999), Jonas Kaufmann (2009), Hermann Prey (1982, 1984, 1985, 1991), Thomas Quasthoff (2012), and Michael Volle (2010, 2012).
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Q: Calculate Average from Data Table colmns Trying to manipulate the data in the following datatable to allow me to calculate averages.
I want to add all the data in PktsRecieved(XAxis) and PktsRecieved(YAxis) and calculate an average
Should I use a Linq query or what is the best way of doing this
Thanks
List<string[]> rows = File.ReadAllLines(@"E:\\Final Year\\Uni\\NoCAnalysisTool2\\rx.csv")
   .Select(x => x.Split(','))
   .ToList();

DataTable dt = new DataTable();

dt.Columns.Add("Source|Destination");
dt.Columns.Add("PktsRecieved(XAxis)");
dt.Columns.Add(" ");
dt.Columns.Add("Source|Destination ");
dt.Columns.Add("PktsRecieved(YAxis)");
dt.Columns.Add("");
dt.Columns.Add("");
dt.Columns.Add("");

rows.ForEach(x => { dt.Rows.Add(x); });
dataGridView2.DataSource = dt;

A: Well, if I'm reading it right, your biggest problem might be that the data is in strings.  Off the top of my head, I'd suggest something like this:
double averageXAxis = rows.Average( (r) => double.Parse(r[1]) );

(forgive me if the syntax isn't completely correct - I'm typing it freehand without VS at the moment.)
But like I said, you might have a problem in that your data is technically in a string format coming from a .CSV - which means there could technically be anything in it - numbers, letters, weird non-ascii chars, etc.  You might have to add additional LINQ statements to narrow it down to only the rows that have a parse-able value in the column.  You probably don't want to code it in a way that a single blank/rogue value causes the whole code to Exception.
Edit: If you need to operate on the DataTable and don't have access to that rows object?  You can use the AsEnumerable() function to get a row enumeration on the DataTable and do the same sort of LINQ trick with .Average(...)

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Holidays always have a way of bringing out the best, and unfortunately, the worst in all of us. How is it, that the most joyous time of year inevitably degrades into the most stressful and difficult season? Our emotions are on heightened awareness, our fears press forward and our yearly reflections frequently turn towards regret. Yes, the holiday season is not always a smooth carriage ride through the snow. Sometime making positive, lasting memories takes difficult and hard fought change. Perhaps, it's time to take up the fight and bring real peace and joy to your holidays.
In my experience the largest obstacle to a happy holiday is the expectation of a happy holiday. So caught up in the vision we create in our heads, the other peoples photos we view on Facebook, the retouched memories we wish to recreate, that rarely are we fully present at our own holiday. We compare and contrast our holiday to these unrealistic images and never can they stand up to such scrutiny.
In the face of such disappointment the interactions around us can become hostile. We maximize our hurt and other peoples behavior, while minimizing our own role in causing ourselves such stress. Truth is we tend to blame others for our own stress. If they weren't so loud, so late, so irresponsible, so rude…well none of this would be happening. I would be relaxed and able to enjoy the holiday.
If we are going to declare war on stressful holidays the first thing we must do is acknowledge our own role in creating them. Those around us play a powerful part in our lives, however they cannot make us feel anything. Sure, they contribute to emotions but we have the final say in how we are going to react. We can get angry, we can get sad, we can think obsessively about the situation, we can pretend the situation isn't happening, whatever the choice we make it is decidedly our choice. Once we recognize the power we have to react in a self-fulfilling way, we can make choices that benefit us rather than detract from our happiness.
Boundaries are, without fail, the most tumultuous piece of the family pie. Because boundaries amongst family member are often created unknowingly we tend not to recognize when we have established unhealthy boundaries that serve to increase familial dissatisfaction. As adults we may have a very healthy set of personal boundaries that we easily maintain in our personal lives outside of the family. However, once we are all back under the same roof those clearly defined lines begin to blur and you find yourself arguing with your sister about the proper consistency of mashed potatoes (a discussion you would never have in any other circumstance). This year really consider what your personal boundaries are in your life and how do those compare to your boundaries within your family. Be sure to communicate your thoughts to family members (before Christmas Eve if possible) and work to maintain these new boundaries throughout the holiday (and all year long).
In the end you have to dig in and get real. Have real expectations not Instagram ideals. Stay in the moment; enjoy the experience for what it truly is, rather than what you thought it would be. Really being present changes everything about the way we view a situation, usually for the better. Put the phone down, turn the iPad off and just be. Be honest, be authentic, be assertive and hopefully be happy. Don't be perfect, don't be anticipatory, don't be resentful, and don't be silent. Fully showing up, appreciating what is rather than what should be and interacting with those around you wholeheartedly is the most effective way to win the war on stressful holidays.
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Q: I want to split a SQL query by column wise with comma separator. But some datatype having comma inside it. Need to exclude those comma For below query I want split with comma by ignoring comma inside the brackets eg  DECIMAL(20,4)
Please suggest some regex which will help to split the string
data1   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data2   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data3   DECIMAL(16) NOT NULL,
data4   VARCHAR(128) NOT NULL,
data5   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data6   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data7   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data8   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data9   DECIMAL(20,4) ,
data10  DECIMAL(20,4) ,
data11  DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data12  DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,

A: ,(?![^(]*\\))

You can use this.See demo.
https://regex101.com/r/8T6Ckt/1

A: The RegEx to find the "," just before end of line is (,$)
i.e for
data1   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data2   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data3   DECIMAL(16) NOT NULL,
data4   VARCHAR(128) NOT NULL,
data5   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data6   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data7   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data8   DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data9   DECIMAL(20,4) ,
data10  DECIMAL(20,4) ,
data11  DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,
data12  DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,

and in case its in minified format like:
data1 DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,data2 DECIMAL(20,4) NOT NULL,DECIMAL(20,4),

you can use "[^0-9,],"
It will find all the "," at the end of line. you can test the same in https://regex101.com/


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1X2 Network and BetCity.nl in Dutch market tie-up
1X2 Network, the award-winning online gaming content provider and aggregator, will extend its presence in the Dutch market via a strategic partnership with Amsterdam-based BetCity.nl.
The deal will see the Brighton, UK-based tech company provide the BetCity casino with its acclaimed suite of slots, casino, arcade, numbers and instant win games.
This includes titles from 1X2's games development arm, 1X2gaming, and its groundbreaking subsidiary games studio, Iron Dog Studio, such as Solar Nova, Wolf Strike Hold and Win, and Gods of Asgard Megaways™.
A pioneer of online gaming since 2002, in recent years 1X2 Network has successfully executed a roadmap of rapid expansion into new regulated markets across the globe. The company is now live in jurisdictions including the UK, Isle of Man, Malta, Gibraltar, Sweden, Spain, Italy, Colombia, Romania, Greece, Germany, Denmark. It received its license to operate in the newly established Dutch market in October 2021.
BetCity is one of the Netherland's leading online gaming and sports betting operators, with approximately a 20% share of the market.
Rory Kimber at 1X2 Network said: "The Netherlands is a key market that has grown quickly since the introduction of licensing and regulation 12 months ago, and BetCity has been a key part of that story. We're delighted to partner with one of the major players in the Dutch gaming space."
Melvin Bostelaar at BetCity said: "We're great fans of what 1X2 Network has achieved in this industry over the years and we're delighted to team up. Through 1X2 gaming, and more recently Iron Dog Studios, they've always been at the forefront of technical excellence, creating games that pack a punch. We look forward to growing together in this vibrant new market."
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Q: MySQL Can't create Table i don't know why I always get this error when i try to create a Table:
Operation failed: There was an error while applying the SQL script to the database.

Executing:
CREATE TABLE wolveserver.new_table (
);
ERROR 1064: You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '.new_table (
)' at line 1
SQL Statement:
CREATE TABLE wolveserver.new_table (
)
I gotta say i'm a total Noob, but i wanna fix this.

A: You will need to define your column inside the parenthesis:
CREATE TABLE wolveserver.new_table
 (col1 int,
  col2 varchar(50)
 );

This is rather a basic question, so you should try to google this before asking a question here in SO. To learn more about CREATE TABLE syntax for MySQL, visit here.


New York Times best-selling novelist and attorney Paul S. Kemp, has written his 17th novel, "A Conversation in Blood." Kemp also penned "Lords of Sith" for the "Star Wars" series.
"For me, 'Star Wars' pulled at that mythical cadence in the same way a lot of fantasy fiction does – it pulled at our sense of imagination and sense of wonder… 'Star Wars' knows the kind of emotional strings that it touches in us – it's aspirational. In that respect, I don't see it going anywhere for a very long time," he said.


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Private Spooks in American Politics
http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2008/07/mary-mcfate-sapone-gun-lobby-nra-spy.html
(((Something really mysterious and interesting about the matter-of-fact nature of this woman's life work as a spy and informant. Her whole family is in it... They're kind of K-Streeting from issue to issue, finding anything political that annoys clients with money, and ratting it out. I wonder how many people share her profession and how they share job-finding tips?)))
Link: There's Something About Mary: Unmasking a Gun Lobby Mole.
This is the story of two Marys. Both are in their early 60s, heavyset, with curly reddish hair. But for years they have worked on opposite ends of the same issues.
Sapone's earliest known private intelligence operation occurred in the mid-1980s, when she served as an operative for Perceptions International, a Connecticut-based security firm. Working for Perceptions, which has since been shuttered, she infiltrated the animal rights community for US Surgical Corporation, a target of activists who objected to its testing on dogs.
According to a 1989 article in New England Business, Sapone appeared on the animal rights scene in 1986 and quickly became "involved in at least a half dozen animal rights groups." She "made a point of getting to know all of the key people in the movement," and "traveled around the country to most protests, meetings and conferences." At meetings, activists would later say, Sapone advocated taking illegal or violent action to advance the movement.
She befriended a 33-year-old activist named Fran Trutt, who in November 1988 would be arrested for planting a remote-controlled pipe bomb near the parking space of US Surgical chairman Leon Hirsch. According to Trutt, on her way to carry out the bombing she lost her nerve and placed a call to Sapone, who convinced her to follow through with the plan—a fact that prompted activists to accuse Sapone of acting as an agent provocateur. (Another Perceptions International operative, Marcus Mead, drove Trutt to US Surgical on the day of the attempted bombing.)
In the 1990s—while working within the gun control community as McFate—Sapone formed her own intelligence-gathering business. And she enlisted family members for its operations. (((Kind of a "Meadow Soprano" thing.)))
"In our business, it's my daughter-in-law, Montgomery Sapone [who] does all the analytic reports, forecasting, and white papers," Sapone wrote to a client in an August 1999 email obtained by Mother Jones. "She produces a very professional product." Sapone continued, "We are warning our clients that activist groups are moving towards ballot initiatives…And it's easy for groups like Greenpeace to emotionally shape a looming crisis in a 10 second TV spot 2 days before a referenda election. My daughter Shelley specializes in that aspect of our business. We are doing a lot of work now to help clients in the 2000 election." (((The "oppo research" aspect of a very nebulous biz.)))
A resume that Montgomery Sapone used around 1999 describes her role within Mary Lou's business: "Collect and analyze intelligence on European activities of major international environmental organization for a company specializing in domestic and internal opposition research, special investigations, issues management and threat assessment. Write weekly intelligence update on European animal rights and eco-terrorist activity. Assist in confidential litigation support research." (((Nice multinational aspect here, kind of a "global micro-brand" thing.)))
Sapone's son Sean, a Brown- and Harvard-educated paratrooper who served with the 82nd Airborne Division, (((hey, go military-industrial complex))) was managing director of this firm, which at one point was called Strategic Solutions Group LLC and maintained an office in Washington, DC. According to a Strategic Solutions Group invoice sent to BBI in November 2000, Montgomery Sapone—a Harvard law school grad and Yale-trained anthropologist—once billed the security firm $400 for four hours of her time, which included a "visit to target's office."...
(((And people think women over 60 lack career options. Hey, that's the golden age of volunteerism.)))
Don't Panic, but Slack's GitHub Got Hacked
Plus: Russian spies uncovered in Europe, face recognition leads to another wrongful arrest, a new porn ID law, and more.
Hacktivism Is a Risky Career Path
The IT Army of Ukraine saw a huge influx of first-time hackers. But what happens to them after the war?
Victoria Baines
In the Fight Against Scams, 'Cyber Ambassadors' Enter the Chat
Police in the Indian state of Telangana have found a novel way to help people avoid getting swindled online: grassroots education.
Varsha Bansal
Meet the Earth's Lawyers
ClientEarth helps shape new laws and enforce old ones to protect the planet and its most vulnerable inhabitants.


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Stars of ABC's "Nashville" Hit the Road for a Spring Concert Tour
Launching on April 29 in New York City, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Aubrey Peeples and Lennon & Maisy will take the stage and perform various songs from the hit television series.
[via press release from ABC]
Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Aubrey Peeples and Lennon & Maisy To Perform in Eight Cities Around the Country
Following a highly successful tour in 2014, stars of ABC's "Nashville" will once again hit the road in an eight-city spring concert tour. Launching on April 29 in New York City, Clare Bowen, Chris Carmack, Charles Esten, Aubrey Peeples and Lennon & Maisy will take the stage and perform various songs from the hit television series. Sam Palladio will join the tour for the New York and Los Angeles shows and Jonathan Jackson will appear in Chicago. All shows go on sale Friday, March 27.
"It is so exciting and rewarding to see our amazing cast blossom as live artists and be able to have that intimate relationship with our 'Nashville' fans," said Dawn Soler, Senior Vice President, TV Music, ABC Entertainment Group. She added, "Taking 'Nashville' on the road, along with our 'On The Record' series, offers our viewers a complete and authentic experience."
"We were truly energized last year by the fervor and passion we experienced on the road." shared Steve Buchanan, President, Opry Entertainment. "We have been anxiously awaiting the opportunity to once again share the exceptional talents of our cast with fans from coast to coast. They are all rare individuals that excel as actors, musicians, songwriters and performers."
4/29 New York, NY,	Beacon Theater	On sale: 3/27 at 10am ET www.ticketmaster.com
5/2 Boston, MA,	Wang Theater	On sale: 3/27 at 10am ET	www.ticketmaster.com
5/3 Washington, DC, DAR Constitution Hall	On sale: 3/27 at 10am ET www.ticketmaster.com
5/5 Chicago, IL, Rosemont Auditorium	On sale: 3/27 at 11am CT	www.ticketmaster.com
5/6 Minneapolis, MN, Northrup Auditorium	On sale: 3/27 at Noon CT	www.northrop.umn.edu/events/music
5/8 San Francisco, CA, Warfield Theater	On sale: 3/27 at 10am PT www.axs.com
5/9 Los Angeles, CA, Nokia Theater	L.A. LIVE, On sale: 3/27 at 10am PT www.axs.com
5/10 Phoenix, AZ, Comerica Theater	On sale: 3/27 at Noon MDT	www.ticketmaster.com
The tour is produced by Opry Entertainment. "Nashville" airs Wednesdays (10-11:00 p.m., ET) on ABC.
Since its debut, "Nashville" has inspired six "Music of Nashville" soundtracks, as well as a Christmas album, which have collectively sold nearly one million soundtracks and over four million tracks to date. Produced by Big Machine Records, ABC Studios and Lionsgate, the show's sixth and highly-anticipated soundtrack is on sale May 12, 2015.
Fans of "Nashville" can also tune in on Wednesday, March 25 10/9c for the music special Nashville: On The Record 2. The live concert event was taped earlier this year on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry House and features performances by several cast members including all the actors on the tour and more.
About "Nashville"
Now in its third season, the critically-acclaimed series "Nashville" regularly draws nearly 8 million viewers. It is set against the backdrop of the city's music scene and follows Rayna Jaymes and Juliette Barnes. Both women face personal and professional challenges as they navigate their paths as artists and individuals. Surrounding them and often complicating their lives are their family, friends and, in some cases, lovers, as well as the up-and-coming performers and songwriters trying to get ahead in the business. Music City can mean so many things to different people. In "Nashville," musicians and songwriters are at the heart of the storm driven by their own ambitions. Some are fueled by their creativity and passion for fame. Others struggle to cope with the pressures of success and doing everything in their power to stay on top.
"Nashville" stars Connie Britton as Rayna Jaymes, Hayden Panettiere as Juliette Barnes, Clare Bowen as Scarlett O'Connor, Chris Carmack as Will Lexington, Will Chase as Luke Wheeler, Eric Close as Teddy Conrad, Charles Esten as Deacon Claybourne, Oliver Hudson as Jeff Fordham, Jonathan Jackson as Avery Barkley, Sam Palladio as Gunnar Scott, Maisy Stella as Daphne Conrad and Lennon Stella as Maddie Conrad. "Nashville" is executive-produced by Dee Johnson, Callie Khouri and Steve Buchanan. Buddy Miller is Executive Music Producer and Frankie Pine is Music Supervisor. The series is produced by Lionsgate, ABC Studios, and Opry Entertainment, and is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format with 5.1 channel surround sound.
About Opry Entertainment
Opry Entertainment(R), a division of Ryman Hospitality Properties (NYSE: RHP), is a producer of multi-media entertainment experiences with primary interests in location-based entertainment and television and stage production. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, its core business segments include the world-famous Grand Ole Opry(R), the historic Ryman Auditorium(R), and legendary radio station 650 AM-WSM.
Follow "Nashville" on: Facebook www.facebook.com/NashvilleABC, Twitter @Nashville_ABC, #Nashville
For more information about "Nashville" visit ABC.com/Nashville.
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TNT's #1 New Cable Drama "Snowpiercer" Receives Third Season Order
Season two premieres on Monday, January 25 at 9:00/8:00c on TNT.
HBO's "Euphoria" Second Special Episode to Premiere Early on HBO Max on January 22
The first special episode, "Trouble Don't Last Always," debuted December 6 on HBO and had an early streaming premiere on HBO Max starting December 4.
Crackle Announces the Premiere of Original College Football Documentary Series "Bucket List," Available For Free on Crackle February 1
The series follows outspoken college football legend, Brian "The Boz" Bosworth, as he tours eight of the best destinations in college football today, interviewing coaches, former star players and fans to determine why each stadium deserves a spot on every fan's bucket list.
The Biggest Band Breakups, Icons of Pop Music, Celebrity True Crime Mysteries and a Spy Thriller Highlight a February 2021 Lineup with All New Original Stories
"Breaking the Band," "Geraldo Rivera's Murder in the Family" and "World's Most Evil Killers" are among the returning Reelz series.
HBO's "Black Art: In the Absence of Light" Debuts February 9
The film is a testament to the indelible contributions of Black American artists in today's contemporary art world.


My name is Marta and I have a dream to be the best at sculpting with plasticine.
I remember when I was a child I would make little clay animals and place them around the kitchen. I have always loved surrounding myself with tiny figurines - I really liked feeling the comfort of their presence. There is something very magical about creating three dimensional pieces, I sometimes think they might come alive when I am asleep.
I have recently challenged myself to make 100 clay creatures as a part of 100 day project. This post also includes creatures that I made before the start of the project. You can follow my adventures on Instagram.
It's the guy from Isle of Dogs, right?
I dont know if its supposed to be a capybara, but it should be, because they are AWESOME!!
Your control over your clay is fantastic. Lurve this fellow.
I am a maker based in Bristol, UK.
the colour palette is amazing! it brought life to the already amazing sculptures.
These creatures are amazing! The hedgehog is my favorite I guess! It is in my top 3 favorite animals, together with hummingbirds and dragonflies! The moths are also beautiful. I said the hedgehog is my favorite, but it is pretty hard to pick a favorite because they are all amazing!!!
WHOA! The detail of the fur and skin is crazy!


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North American footy world descends on Racine
The USAFL's National Championships will see seven divisions of men's and women's footy in Racine, Wisconsin over the coming weekend, October 13-14 at the SCORe Complex.
This year's tournament features 45 teams spanning seven divisions, representing nearly forty clubs across the USA and Canada. Two women's divisions, four men's divisions and one men's reserves division.
Everyone will be out to hunt down Golden Gate who took out the 2017 titles in both the Men's and Women's Division 1. And those divisions are very strong with six stand alone clubs in each all eager to take that title.
Star In Stripes: US Reacts To Big Pies' Performance
Friday, September 28 2018 @ 05:59 pm ACST
Marc McGowan reports on the www.afl.com.au website about the reaction in the United States to the extraordinary success of Texan, Mason Cox, ahead of his AFL Grand Final appearance tomorrow. Cox has already captured the imagination of Australians, but as the AFL's biggest game of the year draws closer, Americans are realising the magnitude of his achievements.
AMERICAN Mason Cox's extraordinary Australian football journey to Saturday's AFL Grand Final is finally gaining traction in the Collingwood giant's home country.
The United States media's relative lack of interest until now pales in comparison to the fanfare the 211cm forward has long received in Australia.
USA..!! USA..!! USA..!!
In one of the most remarkable VFL/AFL finals ever witnessed, the crowd at the MCG has erupted into the chant of the title as American footballer Mason Cox cut loose. As this article is being written, Cox dominates the Fantasy points on the http://www.afl.com.au website as the most impacting player on the field.
This isn't a practice match but an AFL Preliminary final involving two of the great AFL clubs – Collingwood and Richmond – and it can truly be argued that Collingwood's seven goal lead at half time is built heavily on the back on an American.
So far, Cox has claimed eight possessions (seven kicks), six marks (most contested) and crucially, three huge goals in a row that were the integral part of a Magpie goal-kicking avalanche. Rarely has a player dominated a half as Cox has done – NEVER an American.
American's Aussie adventures aiming for Revolution
Friday, August 24 2018 @ 02:18 pm ACST
Tyler Ames was a standout player with the Denver Bulldogs of the USAFL. He then became part of an exchange program with the USAFL and is in his second season with the Montrose Demons. Recently we had the chance to catch up with Tyler.
Image Source: ntnews.com.au
Tell us about your first season (2017) at Montrose. Was it everything you hoped it'd be? Did you feel like you got better each week?
My first season was an amazing experience. It took me a fair amount of time to settle into the standard of the league and really learn where I needed to be positioned on the field. For most of the initial games, I really struggled getting around the ball and even started many games from the bench. I'm sure I was much like watching little kids play chasing the ball around the ground without getting much of the ball. Fortunately as the season progressed I really started to find my form a bit. I was able to get around the ball and impact plays with my size and physicality and was even able to snag around 6 goals for the year most of which came in the back half.
Roos, Sockeyes take USAFL Western Regionals titles
Sunday, August 05 2018 @ 08:35 am ACST
The annual USAFL Western Regionals tournament was held this past weekend at the David Legacy Soccer Park outside Sacramento, California. It was a day of intense heat (105 F/41 C), but it was great to see some high quality footy being played in the state capital.
With eight men's teams and four women's teams, there was plenty of talent and experience on display. The men's division one side was made up of the Seattle Grizzlies, the Los Angeles Dragons, the Golden Gate Roos and the San Diego Lions (who combined with several Arizona Hawks players). The day started with the Dragons taking on the Grizzlies, securing a 26-point win in the process; concurrently, Golden Gate defeated San Diego by a nine goal margin. As the temperatures climbed throughout the afternoon, the Dragons took home another scalp, beating the Lions and securing a spot in the grand final.
2018 Canadian Nationals
Monday, July 16 2018 @ 09:02 pm ACST
AFL Canada has been looking to increase it's international competitiveness by increasing the number of representative fixtures and the Canadian Nationals are the latest step up from the inter-provincial games held prior to the 2017 International Cup. AFL Canada has also taken development teams to England as earlier preparation.
This hasn't gone unnoticed south of the border where the USAFL is taking a team to Ireland this year and has been holding annual national tournaments. The following report on the Canadian Nationals is from Zachery Brandstater, Président of AFL Québec. WFN thanks Zachery for his effort in producing this report.
Pic: Rob Colburn.
The Canadian Nationals tournament is an opportunity for the various entities within AFL Canada to get together and play some high quality football. AFL Canada restricts eligibility for this tournament to only those who would be eligible for the Canadian national team. As it stands British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Québec all support leagues in their own right so there is plenty of football across the country (over 5000 participants in 2017, including youth football programs). This network of grass roots football is contributing to a strong football identity in Canada, and it is continuing to gain momentum.
Quebec to East Freo - Caroline Leduc
Tuesday, July 03 2018 @ 10:29 pm ACST
Contributed by: WFN Administrator
Harley Vague caught up with Canada Northern Light's player Caroline Leduc this week. See the interview below.
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American Falcon flies high
Sunday, July 01 2018 @ 08:21 am ACST
Sam Murphy's journey from American football walk-on to state league Aussie footballer has been a fun and eventful odyssey. The ruckman from the Los Angeles Dragons made his debut two weeks ago for the West Perth Falcons in the WAFL, becoming the latest American to thrive in local footy.
Originally from Fairfield, Connecticut, Murphy spent most of his youth competing in American football and was a letterwinner at Fairfield High School. When his family relocated to Los Angeles, Murphy spent a year at the highly-touted Oaks Christian football program, which is known for sending players to national powerhouses like USC and UCLA.
Mason Cox – A Royal Command Performance
Monday, June 11 2018 @ 06:55 pm ACST
In footballing terms, there can be no better way to celebrate the Queen's Birthday than to party on down with her in the game which celebrates her special day – the Queen's Birthday clash between traditional rivals Collingwood and Melbourne. It is one of the biggest matches on the AFL calendar and a day for the greats to shine – which is exactly what American Mason Cox did today.
In a performance that earned him the trophy for best afield, the Neale Daniher Trophy, Cox joined other past stars such as Scott Pendlebury, Dane Swan, Max Gawn, Aaron Davey and Travis Cloke in receiving the honour. There was nothing "average" about Cox today – he proved emphatically that his days as a novelty player are done – replaced by a footballer who seriously can play the game and is getting better each outing.
He will be best remembered for his five-goal effort (and one behind) across the four quarters today. Not only did he take towering pack marks, he also brought smaller players into contests. Seemingly unsatisfied with his two metre plus height, Cox was also content hurling himself a few extra metres into the air, hoping to add a big "hanger" to his expanding repertoire of skills.
Aussie Coach Driving Growth In Canada
Sunday, June 10 2018 @ 05:39 pm ACST
Katie Nicholson from the www.afl.com.au website reports on the development of the game of Aussie Rules football in Ontario, Canada. It is another example of how positive the growth of the game is across Canada, following on from our recent article looking at junior growth across the country in Vancouver (See North Delta Australian Football League Takes Unique Approach To Sport).
ALTHOUGH it may never compete with national sports ice hockey and lacrosse, Australian Football is one of the fastest growing sports in Canada. And a dedicated Australian is helping drive the growth.
With multiple leagues across the country's provinces, thousands of experienced and new players alike – including women – are becoming involved in the game.
The AFL Ontario League has clubs based in and around Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa. Founded in 1989, the league started with 10 men's clubs, and in 2010 introduced a women's competition. This year, division one of the men's competition has nine clubs, while the women's competition has expanded to five clubs with the addition of the Ottawa Swans.
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Pandas Might Be Painfully Pooping Out Their Gut Lining Each Year
Pandas just aren't equipped for life
By Kate Baggaley | Published May 23, 2016 8:55 PM
Scientists collected poop from two pandas at the Memphis Zoo (including Le Le, above) and investigated its microbial community. Candace Williams
After sifting through piles of panda poop, scientists have an explanation for the digestive troubles the animals suffer every year. Every summer, pandas may be resetting the bacterial communities in their guts by pooping out the organs' mucus lining, which protects their intestines from caustic digestive juices.
Come summer, wild and captive pandas shift from munching primarily on bamboo stalks to leaves. (This seems to be related to fluctuating amounts of silica in the leaves, likely the plant's defense against being eaten.) During this period, pandas are hit with bouts of gastrointestinal distress that include abdominal pains, loss of appetite, and mucus-filled poop (called mucoids).
"These endangered bears…suffer greatly from [gastrointestinal tract] disorders," write the researchers, who liken the experience to having inflammatory bowel disease. The GI problems can take a toll on the animals' health, as bamboo isn't very nutritious and pandas must eat up to 83 pounds of it every day. And all of this misery comes shortly after the breeding season, potentially making it more difficult for pandas to carry off a healthy pregnancy.
To investigate the connection between these unpleasant episodes and the animals' diet, the team collected both mucoids and regular poop from two pandas at the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee. The team then identified the different bacteria in each sample. The poop-dwelling communities changed from winter to summer, although all the stool samples were low in bacterial diversity. This was especially apparent in the feces that immediately preceded a "mucoid episode." The mucoids were filled with bacteria that are typical found in the mucus lining of the gut.
All of this indicates that switching up their diets does a number on pandas' gastrointestinal tracts. The leaves have less fiber, which changes the microbial composition of the gut, which leads to damage of the gut lining, which leads to more microbial loss, which causes the pandas to expel their old mucus lining to replace it with a newer, healthier lining. The cycle can continue for weeks after the panda's diet changes.
Panda bears rely almost entirely on bamboo for their diet, yet they still have a carnivore-like digestive system. "This feature is surprising, given that the switch from an omnivorous to an herbivorous diet occurred approximately 2 to 2.4 million years ago," the scientists write. "Yet giant pandas have not evolved adaptations seen in traditional herbivores." Being poorly adapted for an herbivorous diet might be related to the panda's recurring gastrointestinal distress.
The findings were published May 6 in the journal Frontiers in Microbiology.
Panda poop containing bamboo stalks and leaves. Candace Williams
Icefish build bizarre undersea nests—and that's just the beginning
A thriving colony of millions sheds new light on the mysterious polar creature.
Bees and butterflies have trouble smelling flowers in polluted air
Researchers have found that diesel exhaust and ozone make it difficult for pollinators to find flowers, reducing plant-production rates.
Humans probably didn't mean to tame sheep and goats
Bones from a village in Turkey tell a 1,000-year story of wild animals becoming livestock.


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Numbers, winners, facts and pictures! That and more is to be found in international media about the European Universities Debating Championships (EUDC or Euros) that were held at Galway, Ireland from August 7 to 13. Since we assume that our appreciated readers do not want to waste their precious time on thorough research, but still wanna know what's going on – well, your Achte Minute team provides you with a quick overview.
Pictures, yay! Manuel Adams – you might have spotted him behind his camera – shot loads of pictures at Galway Euros, a fine selection of which he presents on his homepage.
The Irish Times is especially proud of the success that debaters from Ireland had at Galway Euros. This headline reads "TCD student top speaker at debating competition".
"Hitler's Mein Kampf should or should not be published in Germany after 2016 when the copyright runs out. Media 'personalities' must or must not wait four years before running for political office. What's more, this house should never fight for 'king or country' – or perhaps it should? Such was the flavour of fevered argument in Galway over the past six days, as some 360 students engaged volume, pitch, speed and reasoning in the European Universities Debating Championships. The 180 teams from educational institutions had been narrowed down to eight yesterday, with Oxford and Cambridge facing Durham and Trinity College Dublin to dissect the motion that 'States should pay reparations to women'.
Last but not least, we ourselves from Achte Minute feel very honoured: The blog Israel Idag, the blog of the Israeli Embassy in Sweden, mentions of course the strong competition that the Israeli teams were to the others and how the brothers Sella and Omer Nevo from Tel Aviv won the final on the existence of god – "Israel Vinnare i EM i Universitetsdebatt". In addition to that, the blogs directs those interested to Achte Minute – thank you, tack, תודה and danke!


This "Silent Hostess" Treasure Book was published by GE in 1930, and includes illustrations, recipes, and instructions on how to properly use (and defrost) a Monitor Top refrigerator (though they never use that phrase).
Filling the refrigerator properly was important.
It was also important to know and use the different features of the Monitor Top correctly: the Cabinet, the Chiller, and the Super-freezer (always capitalized and in italics).
The Super-freezer is the small evaporator, which has room for a couple of ice cube trays and not much else. It does chill a can of pop very rapidly. The Chiller is the glass tray just under the Super-freezer, a good place to keep things that need to be extra cold, and also a place for the melted ice to drip into when defrosting. The Cabinet is just the rest of the fridge.
The housewife (yes, the book assumes that women will do all the cooking) with a new Monitor Top would then be able to entertain her guests with such cool and tasty treats as lemonade, with the suggestion "Serve with colored ice cubes or serve a spoonful of grape juice that has been frozen to a mush in each glass." I like the grape juice idea. Unfortunately the picture doesn't show the colorful ice cube suggestion.
The book also contains a lot of gelatin recipes: lots and lots and lots of aspic. The 1920s was the heyday of the gelatin salad. In the salad chapter, almost every recipe includes gelatin. Tuna Fish Salad? It's what we would think of as tuna salad… surrounded by gelatin and molded. Summer Salad? Cucumber and onion in Lemon Aspic. Golden Salad? Carrot in Lemon Aspic. Tomato-Celery Salad? Celery, green peppers and olives in Tomato Aspic. The modern leafy green salad simply did not exist in this cookbook.
Thanksgiving is perhaps the most traditional of meals, so this isn't too strange to our eyes. But there it is, gelatin again — Tomato Jelly Salad. Tomato Aspic, in individual molds, unmolded onto crisp lettuce and served with mayonnaise dressing. I can safely say that I don't think this is part of most modern Thanksgiving meals.
We may try this one for the heck of it. 1920s gelatin-based salads are a bit off-putting to our modern tastes, but we are curious whether there is any good reason they were popular. Stay tuned.