NOTE: this page was originally published as a PREVIEW and has now been updated as a FULL REVIEW. Also, you can read our earlier First Impressions review by clicking HERE.
The Good. The question is, what's not good? The A7R III is basically the A7R II on steroids. Sony has pumped it with major upgrades, plus a couple of new features you might find in the pro-level A9, making it one of the most incredible, top performing cameras in the market today. It boasts a 42.2 MP full-frame Exmore R CMOS sensor with excellent dynamic range coupled with a mind-blowing AF system and 10fps burst shooting to mention just a few main features, all packaged in a sleek body that's easy on the eyes and in your hands. Other crowd-pleasers include its 5-axis IS system, 3.69M dot OLED EVF and dual SD card slots with one UHS-II support. And did we mention it also carries Sony's new Pixel Shift feature?
The Bad. If we must nitpick, there are a few things that could be better. The ISO sensitivity is still at 50 (compared to competitor Nikon D850's ISO 32), subject tracking could use a bit of work, and the rear tilt-angle display could be more utilitarian--its limited angles and touchscreen functionality might be underwhelming to LCD-oriented users. Plus, it might be nice to have two UHS-II slots, and card-writing lags will cause delay and make you miss some shots. But ultimately, it's one of the best and most well-balanced cameras you'll ever handle especially at that price.
The Bottom Line. If you haven't gotten your hands on the Sony Alpha A7R III yet, then gird your loins. Released only in November of last year, this beautiful beast is already much beloved due to its excellent performance, super high resolution, impressive dynamic range and other features you might find in more expensive models.
Pick This Up If... you're a photographer (period!) The A7R III's carefully picked roster of top-tier features gives it that edge that caters to many types of photographers' needs. We're not saying you need to swap out your current system that you've spent thousands of dollars in... but maybe you should.
The A7R III came on the scene to rattle cages it seems, boldly competing with the likes of Nikon's D850 and Canon's 5D Mark IV, which had already established themselves as indomitable forces, and sealing Sony's fate as a powerhouse in the camera world.
It's not perfect, obviously--it has a few design quirks that could use a bit of work, but what camera doesn't? Is A7R III worth all that hype? Absolutely! This full-frame mirrorless takes the weaknesses of its predecessor and draws inspiration from the faster, higher-end A9.
It is a brilliant mix of performance, speed, and resolution, with a 15-stop dynamic range to make it such a forgiving camera, 399 phase detection AF points and 425 contrast AF points to give it more precision and more reliability even in low light situations, and a small body to make it lighter to lug around.
As part of the review, Sony loaned us the exceptional, albeit big, FE 85 mm F1.4 G Master prime as well as the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM wide-angle zoom lens, which is now considered a must in every Sony photographer's kit. Stay tuned for our individual reviews of these lenses.
The A7R III features a magnesium alloy casing, six screws to secure the lens mount, and lightweight body hovering around 1.3 lbs compared to the D850's 2 lbs. With sealing throughout the body to include its buttons and dials, this camera is really built to last and withstand typical camera stressors such as dust, moisture and, well, heavy use.
Bear in mind, however, that while it might do well shooting in the desert on a normal, breezy day, it's only weather-sealed, not weatherproof. That means that it might not survive a dirt bike race or off-roading or a really windy day on the sand dunes. Of course, we haven't actually tested it in extreme situations, but at $3,198 a pop, would you want to risk it?
As far as the design, think of it as the missing link between the A7R II and the A9. It has the look and feel of its predecessor, albeit just a tad thicker, but it also carries a few of the features people love about the A9. That includes a better front grip, a multi-selector joystick (extremely useful when adjusting focus area quickly), an AF-ON button, a monitor that supports touch control, and an electronic viewfinder that boasts a 3686k-dot resolution that allows more detail and a higher refresh rate.
Delving in deeper, you'll also notice that much like the A9, the A7R III also boasts a dual SD card slot with one slot for the faster UHS-II, a longer battery life at 650 shots per charge, and compatibility with the Sony VG-C3EM vertical battery grip for even longer use and for shooting videos.
The lens release button is a tad stiff, at least when new, and you would have to apply a bit more force to release the lens, which can get in your way when needing to switch lenses quickly. But we do love the noticeable tactile response of its dials so it's harder to inadvertently turn one, forgoing the need for a lock button. And when you do, you will know that you did, alerting you to any accidental change in settings.
The handling and user-friendliness of the A7R III has always received mixed reviews. First of all, it's size. On one hand, it's lighter, takes up less space, easy to tuck out of the way, and a perfect fit for those with small to medium sized hands. On the other, it might be a little too compact for bigger or gloved hands and bigger lenses. These aren't that big of a disadvantage, however, and don't affect the camera's overall performance.
Secondly, there's the accessibility of its functions. Non-Sony users might find that some of the button positioning, as well as the main menu, can take some getting used to. The menu button, for example, is placed on the top left section instead of the right-hand side, and the menu itself is not only comprehensive but also has the tendency to bury options that should be easily accessible.
The good news is that it only takes a few test runs to get used to the menu once you understand how its system works. Sony added a color coding feature to make it easier for users to recognize what tab they're under. The camera also boasts three custom buttons, a customizable Function Menu to quickly access 12 options, and a sixth tab called My Menu that is also customizable.
With the help of these, plus the "Recall Custom Hold," which lets you set presets, any user can personalize the A7R III and really make it their own. Plus, they simply reduce the need to access the camera's complex menu.
Another thing that people have mixed feelings about is the touchscreen function, which is solely for adjusting focus. It's useful on some level, but we cannot say for sure that it's even absolutely necessary. Not when you're used to the old ways and not with the joystick there, which is frankly far more convenient to use. If a manufacturer is adding the touch function anyway, why not expand it to navigate the menu and make selections?
One thing we really appreciate though is the Function button, which moonlights as the Send to Smartphone button when in View mode. The A7R III may not have a dedicated Wireless button, but through this, you can send photos to your phone without much fuss.
As we mentioned in the previous section, A7R III isn't exactly the easiest to navigate or search through. The five tabs that make up the whole menu have multiple pages, and each page has a number of options. This is true of Sony's menu system in general. It does take some getting used to, and it'll take a lot of digging through at first.
Sony is seemingly aware of this situation and has taken steps to remedy it, though not by changing the system itself but indirectly.
First, of course, is with its new color coding, assigning a different color to each of the six tabs and highlighting the bottom part of each tab with its respective color. By switching the highlighted portion from bottom to top, it essentially tells you which tab you're on. It's a modest attempt that is, to an extent, helpful.
Again, as we mention in the previous section, Sony also offers the three custom buttons, the My Menu tab and the Function Menu that make a world of difference once set and personalized.
Users will definitely get a lot of use out of the Function Menu, which is quickly accessed with the small Fn button above the control wheel. Basically, it acts as a quick menu, giving you access to certain settings--12, to be exact--without having to dive into the complicated menu every single time. All you need to do is assign the spots; preferably to those options you constantly use or would like quick access to.
The My Menu, which is the sixth tab on the Main Menu, is not as quickly accessible. But it's still very useful, especially for any Function Menu overflow.
One of the best things about the A7R III is its impressively fast and extremely accurate autofocus system. Like its predecessor, it keeps the 399 on-sensor phase-detection AF points, which is already very precise when locking onto subjects. However, to boost the system, Sony adds 425 contrast-detection AF points. That's 400 more points compared to the A7R II.
It's not as high as A9's head-spinning 693 phase-detection AF points, which covers 93% of the frame. But still, A7R III's Fast Hybrid AF system enhances its autofocus speed that works so well even in low light situations as dark as -3EV. Couple it with the camera's Eye AF or Face Priority in AF, which is similar to A9's algorithms, at AF-C, and you've got a lean, mean subject-tracking machine.
It's by no means perfect. During our tests, when shooting in burst mode to shoot a fairly fast moving subject--a person spinning in place, for example--the camera would sometimes lose focus of the subject's face when his/her face is turned away from the camera. Its face detection capability sometimes gets a little erratic when the subject's face isn't completely visible, for example when the subject is wearing sunglasses.
However, compared to other cameras--we tested it alongside a different manufacturer's newest flagship (more on that soon so keep an eye out)--the A7R III's autofocus will simply blow your mind. It definitely makes it easy for photographers shooting scenarios with a higher demand for continuous AF.
Complementing this fast and precise AF system is its whopping burst rate that tops at 10fps, thanks to its Exmor R CMOS sensor and BIONZ X image processor. True, that's only half the speed of A9's sports photography-focused 20fps. And even with a UHS-II card in the slot, slower write speeds can sometimes get in the way. That is, it mostly just prevents you from reviewing your shots instantly.
But A7R III is not designed as a sports camera, and its combination of superior AF performance and fast continuous shooting still put it at the top of the list for most typical and many high-demand shooting scenarios. In fact, it's lead on other cameras in terms of speed and shooting accuracy is so glaring you'll actually experience withdrawals when you're using other (even newer) models that are meant to compete with it.
A7R III's metering is unchanged with 1,200-zone evaluative and -3 to -20 EV sensitivity. It features six metering modes: Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot standard/large, Entire screen average and Highlight.
The metering is highly accurate, especially when you're using Multi-segment mode, which is great for most situations, with the exception of high-contrast scenes. For these, Highlight performs much better in preventing highlighted areas from being overblown.
It's worth noting, however, that while switching metering modes, depending on what the scene calls for, is great practice, the A7R III's incredible 15-stop dynamic range helps a great deal. Even if you forget to switch to Highlight mode in high-contrast situations, the camera is very forgiving and you'll still get an ok shot--with most of the details preserved--that you can later tweak in post. It's almost miraculous.
Armed with the 42.2 MP full-frame Exmor CMOS Image Sensor, the evolved BIONZ X image processing engine and extended dynamic range, Sony delivers as promised. It's highly forgiving while still delivering the finest detail reproduction and great noise reduction.
Some degree of chromatic noise and unnatural, exaggerated smoothing may already be discerned at 8,000 ISO, but it still does a great job in keeping those issues at bay so that at 40,000, you'll still get a highly usable shot. More on that in the next section.
Alongside its 5-axis image stabilization, which allows users to shoot at slow shutter speeds handheld and achieve still good results especially when using the electronic shutter, this beast delivers sharp, highly detailed images with beautiful, more accurate color rendering, better tonal range, and well-controlled noise.
It's so good, in fact, that it might just make the most inexperienced user look like a proper photographer.
One thing worth mentioning is Sony's latest Pixel Shift Multi Shooting function, which the A7R III carries. The new feature essentially allows users to get a super hi-res still image with even finer details, more realistic color reproduction and reduced moire by taking four pixel-shifted shots and weaving them together in one composite.
This feature takes a bit of work as the camera itself doesn't perform the merging (you have to use Sony's Imaging Edge Software), and you have to use a tripod to shoot the images. But it's worth it if you want sharper images and need to squeeze in as much detail as you can in your photos. The only thing is, it doesn't quite work as well with scenes with many moving parts.
Check our Sample Image Gallery for our Pixel Shift Multi Shooting samples.
With an impressive sensitivity range of 100 to 32,000 (expandable: 50 to 102,400) for still images, the A7R III is more than equipped to handle extreme situations that demand ultra-high sensitivity for faster speeds. Of course, it's always better to exhaust all other options first before resorting to using extremely high ISOs, but it's always good to have those handy if you really need them.
Keep in mind that while it does manage noise factor well, the higher ISOs do exhibit noticeable chromatic and luminance noise. These start becoming visible beyond 6,400, though you'll see hints at 3,200 if you look really closely. That said, we found that it kept color noise to a manageable level even at 51,200.
In an effort to control grain, we did find some exaggerated smoothing and sharpening at higher ISOs, even at 6,400. But that isn't as distracting until you've hit the 5-digits, and even then the untrained will barely notice.
With three file formats--including 4K (3840 × 2160 pixels) at 30p and 24p as well as HD at 120p, 60p, 30p and 24p--video capture options abound for videographers both amateur and pro. Supporting that are a built-in stereo microphone and microphone and audio monitoring ports, plus eight picture effects and several creative styles, if those float your boat.
Unlike its predecessor, the AR7 III boasts the Gamma Display Assist and SLOG 3 to squeeze in as much detail in highlights. Its 5-axis image stabilization is quite effective, helping users create smooth videos for handheld situations. It also handles low light situations nicely at high ISOs of up to 12,800 with very minimal color shifts and well-controlled noise.
We found that it produces crisp and very clean videos, boasting very fine details on both 4K and Super 35, with the Super 35 offering even better details. The autofocus works extremely well, too. Switching focus from one subject to another with AF-C is beautifully smooth, not erratic, making for more natural transitions, even with fairly fast-moving subjects.
One feature that is very useful is the screen. It's less reflective with less dimming and enough contrast to ensure that you can see enough without having to resort to using the EVF in bright light.
What we love most about the A7R III's connectivity is its user-friendliness. Unlike with Fuji, which is either slow to connect or often makes you reconnect to the camera's WiFi network before it syncs with the app, you only need to establish that connection once. After that, the PlayMemories Mobile app will readily and quickly find that connection as soon as you turn the built-in WiFi on the camera. It makes using the app much more convenient.
This app, which is pretty straightforward and easy to use, allows you to transfer JPEG images on-the-fly, location tagging, viewing images on TV, and transferring images to an FTP server.
Most importantly, it allows you to control the camera itself, which is certainly useful in preventing camera shakes and for using the new Pixel Shift Function when you don't have a dedicated remote trigger handy. Though if you do, you might want to stick with the remote trigger... unless you need a remote preview.
One issue we've found is that the app can intermittently lose the connection for no reason, and it can take a while fetch images if you want to save a copy of every photo you take on your phone. The good news is that, because the app eventually reconnects to the WiFi, you don't need to leave the app and reconnect on your settings. You just have to have a bit of patience.
One-touch or NFC for Android and Bluetooth connectivity are also on hand to give users several options.
Once you get your hands on the A7R III, you'll never want to look back. This is the mirrorless that has everyone salivating, including Nikon and Canon users, with its well-balanced combination of speed, performance, high resolution, and image/video quality in a lightweight but robust package that has great handling and is easy to familiarize.
Is it worth the $3,198 price tag? It's not too steep of a price for what you're getting in exchange. If you're on a limited budget, you might find a cheaper alternative--the new A7 III, for example. But with the A7R III's top-of-the-line refinements, you honestly wouldn't care.
Pair it with a stunning glass, and you'll be in shutter heaven.


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Leadership changes but focus on helping kids continues
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Celebrating past successes and planning for the future, Friends of Children's Hospital announced a change of leadership, from outgoing board chair Sara Ray to Sidney Allen.
Allen, who brings with him a wealth of financial experience, thanked Ray for her many years of service.
"We appreciate Sara," said Allen, "and while she is no longer chair, she will still be involved in Friends." Ray, a former cardiovascular surgery nurse and graduate of Mississippi University for Women, became involved in Friends in 2004, becoming president and then chair. During her tenure, Friends' philanthropic efforts hit its stride, raising record amounts for the state's only children's hospital.
Allen is the fourth board chair of the nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for Batson Children's Hospital, following Ray, Suzan Thames and Warren Hood, Jr.
Allen, a Greenwood native and alumnus of the University of Mississippi, is chief financial officer of CLAW Forestry Services, CFO and manager of Southeastern Timber Products and vice president of Van Farms, a developer of apartment and condominium properties.
In August 2016, Friends of Children's Hospital pledged $20 million over the next 10 years to the Campaign for Children's of Mississippi, a $100 million fund drive to expand and update pediatric care facilities. Friends is ahead of schedule having already donated $4 million, thanks in part to support from Sanderson Farms Championship and Century Club Charities.
"We are dedicated to reaching this goal," said Allen, "because we are devoted to Mississippi's future, our children, and their health."
Children's of Mississippi is the umbrella organization that includes Batson Children's Hospital and all UMMC pediatric care, including specialty clinics around the state. Campaign funds will help the Medical Center expand or update the neonatal intensive care unit, the pediatric intensive care unit, the surgical center, and pediatric imaging. A new pediatric clinic will make care for outpatients more convenient and comfortable for families. Expansion of the Children's Heart Center is also on the drawing board.
"Friends of Children's Hospital raised the first $175,000 toward the construction of Batson Children's Hospital," said Children's of Mississippi CEO Guy Giesecke, "and their impact on the health of children in this state has been enormous ever since. We are so grateful for Sara Ray's efforts as board chair, and we are looking forward to Sidney Allen and the expertise he will bring to this vital leadership position."
Friends of Children's Hospital supports the only hospital in Mississippi dedicated solely to caring for kids, Batson Children's Hospital, the flagship of the statewide health system, Children's of Mississippi. It was founded in 1989 by a group of dedicated volunteers from around the state to fundraise, build awareness and encourage voluntarism for the Children's Hospital.
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Special 3: The Two Year Anniversary!
There's been an awakening. Have you felt it? It's in our sanity. As in, we're losing it.
We know. Two Years. Some of you have been here for all two of them. Some of you weren't. That's ok, we love* you all. No but actually, thank you for listening. We really do appreciate that there are people who sit/stand/walk while listening to two random guys babble on about Doctor Who, or movie trilogies, or whatever we fancy really. We know this episode is a bit "thrown together" you might say, but it's a nice representation of the years behind and ahead of us. Below I've dropped links to all the friends we've made this past year, as well as anything else of note. Here's to another year of laughs!
You can find our other podcast, Triple Play, on this very website! The future is now!


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Soon after my six-year-old son was diagnosed with diabetes, I joined a support group for other moms, like me. New to St. Louis, I needed to meet mothers who lived the normal life that was now my own. Not my life of yesterday, when freedom and good health was taken for granted. Instead, I yearned to soak in a tub of others who understood what it was like to have children's lives changed forever. Forever may only take the time of a second-hand to move upon a clock…tick-tock…tick-tock.
For a while, I met friends who shared a bond with me. After our precious cargo of kids went off to school, we took turns meeting at each other's homes. Huddled around polished timbered tables, we shared stories from the week before. Our younger toddler's bounced in La-Z-Boy rocking chairs, scribbled with colored crayons or sang Sesame Street songs in next door rooms. Drinking coffee from molded mugs, a new group of girlfriends passed the cream while nibbling on St. Louis's own, Gooey Butter Cake. We laughed together, cried together, and became members of a club we never planned on joining.
Eventually, the word got out, and our support meetings began to grow. One morning, my front doorbell rang. A new mom stopped by asking if she could visit. On my white spindled porch she held the small fingers of a squirming young boy staring into space. In the other, she balanced a batch of marbled brownies. Quickly, I ushered her into my kitchen where she poured her heart out there and then. In front of everyone.
The new woman was anxious while keeping a nervous eye on her child who ran about the room. He had angelic features, with blonde curly hair, and green eyes the color of the sea. Nervously and with tears welling up, she began to tell us of his diagnosis of autism. Then, there was more. Recently, her son was diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes too. She didn't know what to do.
Of course, no two children are alike whether they live with chronic conditions or not. The woman's son who came to my door that day had difficulty making eye contact together with a fear of being touched. This made it very challenging for his mother to check his blood sugar or give him daily injections of insulin. Even a four-year-old without autism has good reason to be afraid of this kind of 'touch!' His mother looked for help, support and any answers we could provide.
Ironically, the new mother who held the batch of marbled brownies left my home gifting me much more than I could have ever given her that day. Lessons of life. Within a few hours, I absorbed a lifetime of wisdom through her spirit of courage. God always has a reason for bringing people into each other's lives. He chooses the time, the where and the when. It is not for us to question the why? We'll figure it out…..
*April is National Autism Awareness Month, with today, April 2, being World Autism Awareness Day. According to the CDC as of 2014, approximately one of 68 children were diagnosed with some form of autism spectrum disorder: one in 42 boys, and one in 189 girls. No one knows why, and I dare to say the numbers are continuing to increase every year. Please help raise awareness for a better world for all families whose lives are touched by this condition.
Since I became a grandmother of twins, I've learned a lot about the joys and challenges of loving and living with more than one…b.a.b.y. For several months, I had the privilege of helping to care for my own grand-baby twos. Attending to their every need can be an exhaustive joy. Yet, a gift I wouldn't trade for anything in the world. Time passes quickly in life, and even sleepless nights for Mama and Daddy soon become a treasured memory.
Today, April first, represents the beginning of National Multiple Birth Awareness Month. One of the biggest lessons I learned while tending for multiples is that parents and caregivers can and should ask for help! Friends, family, and resources are available. Some parents simply don't know where to turn, while others may think they should handle everything on their own.
I'd like to take this opportunity to make everyone aware of a fantastic organization entitled Multiples of America, also known as The National Organization of Mothers of Twins Clubs, Inc. This is a non-profit organization whose goal is to support families and caregivers of multiple children through help from local support groups and health care providers, researchers, and educators.
To each and every one of you who has been gifted with two or three babies, four babies or more. I wish you tremendous blessings the whole of your lives. Celebrate this special month while feeling warm puffs of breaths near the crook of your neck. Rest when you can, to soak every second of their smiles before today disappears into tomorrow land.
*Thank you to Google Chrome for photographs.
Marathon Man and Team GB: A Personal Appeal from Me.
As you know, I don't normally talk about my family, mainly because I'm pretty sure you wouldn't want to know about them and that they, in turn, would be absolutely horrified if I did. However, today, I'm going to make an exception. This is a personal post, about my brother, and at the end of it, I'm going to ask for your help. I aim to beg in an amusing way, without putting anyone under pressure, but if you think you'll be uncomfortable with that feel free to make a swift exit!
Right, if anyone's still here, on we go.
When God gave me the gift of my first child, I became whole. I can't explain it. A feeling encompassed my body, mind and spirit. It wasn't expected. Who knew? While laying on an operating table below bright lights reflecting blood-red, a masked nurse in green scrubs held a screeching infant to my side. Tufts of damp hair stuck to his head. "It's a BOY," she said.
The infant's crying suddenly stopped, as if a magic broom had been swept within. Eyes of slate blue, shiny and wet stared straight through the two of my own. This newborn child, swaddled and wrapped already knew me. An enormous clock on the wall, white with black hands measured seconds, one-by-one. Tick-tock, Tick-tock, Tick-tock….
Silence was broken. Words were spoken. "You can touch him," whispered the nurse into the cold of my ear. TOUCH HIM? Yes, he's mine…a boy….my son…my own.
Flat on my back, a single tentative finger reached to touch new skin of pink. Wrinkled and fresh from my womb. A miracle happened then. The infant's hand, no larger than my thumb opened wide to hold a small part of me. Yes, we were joined forever now, together with all siblings who came after him.
There is an unspoken connection between mother and child that is felt upon birth. A bond infinitely remaining within the mother's soul. Yes, she raises her children the best she can. Hopefully they will grow strong, healthy and independent. Perhaps she wishes for them to marry and have children of their very own one day? With other dreams along the way…..
Yes, there will always be tiny spaces reserved inside a mother's heart for her children.
Forever, until the day she dies.
I am most honored and privileged to accept the Versatile Blogger Award from Susanne Leist. Please visit Susanne's terrific blog at, http://susanneleist.wordpress.com/. You will note she has a brand new book out with a 5 start review on Amazon.com!!
Recently, Susanne nominated my blog for this beautiful award. For once, I am not waiting numerous weeks (dare I say a month or more?) to formally accept it. Although it may have the same name as another, this award is different. Beautiful in gold, tall and true, it is a symbol of support and admiration for my work. Thank you with humbleness and pride, Susanne.
1. Once, I was chosen to be on a bowling team because of my handicap. My high score for the season was 63. Sad but true.
2. I'm very good at training puppies. Patience and consistency!
3. In spite of not being the best driver, I've only received three tickets in my whole life!
4. When I was in middle school, I twirled a baton in a marching band during our city's annual, St. Patrick's Day parade.
5. I have a phobia when going to a movie theatre. Way up high in the farthest back row is where I must sit. Crazy, I know….
6. Food doesn't really interest me. Cheese and crackers will do!
7. One of my favorite hobbies is horse-back riding. A few years ago my horse was stung by a bee, causing it to throw me down hard to the ground, like a bag of bricks. The fall left me in tremendous pain for several days afterward. "Monster," was the horse's name.
Soon after my six-year-old son was diagnosed with diabetes, I joined a support group for other moms, like me. New to St. Louis, I needed to meet mothers who lived the 'normal' life that was now my own. Not my life of yesterday, when freedom and good health was taken for granted. Instead, I yearned to soak in a tub of others who understood what it was like to have children's lives changed forever. Forever may only take the time of the second hand to move upon a clock…tick-tock…tick-tock.
For a while, I met friends who shared a bond with me. After our precious cargo of kids went off to school, we took turns meeting at each other's homes. Huddled around polished timbered tables, we shared stories from the week before. Our younger toddler's bounced in La-Z-Boy rocking chairs, scribbled with colored crayons or sang Sesame Street songs in next door rooms. Drinking coffee from molded mugs, a new group of girlfriends passed the cream while nibbling on St. Louis's own, Gooey Butter Cake. We laughed together, cried together and became members of a club we never planned on joining.
Eventually, the word got out, and our support meetings began to grow. One morning, my front doorbell rang. A new mom stopped by asking if she could visit. On my white spindled porch she held the small fingers of a squirming young boy staring into space while she balanced a batch of marbled brownies her other hand. Quickly, I ushered her into the kitchen where she poured her heart out there and then. In front of everyone.
The new woman was anxious while watching closely the actions of her sweet child running about the room. He was beautiful, with dark scruffy hair, and green eyes the color of the sea. Nervously and with tears welling up, she began to tell us the story of his diagnosis of Autism. Then, there was more. Recently, her son was diagnosed with insulin dependent diabetes too. She didn't know what to do.
No two children are the same whether they live with chronic conditions or not. The woman's son who came to my door that day had difficulty making eye contact together with a fear of being touched. This made it very difficult for his mother to check his blood sugar or give him daily injections of insulin. Even a four-year-old without autism would have good reason to be afraid of this kind of 'touch!' His mother was looking for help, support and any answers we could provide.
God always has a reason for bringing people into each other's lives. He chooses the time, the where and the when. It is not for us to question the, why? We'll figure it out…..
*April is National Autism Awareness Month, with today, April 2, being World Autism Awareness Day. According to the CDC as of 2014, approximately one 68 children are diagnosed with some form of autism spectrum disorder. Approximately one in 42 boys and one in 189 girls. No one knows why, and I dare to say the numbers are increasing every year. Please help raise awareness for a better world for all families whose lives are touched by this Autism.


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Chong Hyon-jong (hangeul : 정현종), né le  à Séoul, est un auteur sud-coréen.

Biographie

Cheong Hyeon-jong est né le  à Séoul. Il intègre le lycée Taegwang et sort diplômé du département de philosophie de l'université Yonsei en 1965. Il a travaillé en tant que journaliste pour le journal JoongAng Ilbo à Séoul et en tant que professeur dans le département de création littéraire à l'Institut des arts de Séoul. Il a récemment pris sa retraite en tant que professeur de l'université Yonsei à Séoul.

Œuvre

La poésie de Cheong Hyeon-jong est classée dans la poésie lyrique traditionnelle coréenne. Ses premiers poèmes comportent des notions de nihilisme propre à la poésie lyrique et traditionnelle de la période de l'après-guerre. Il explore les possibilités de transcender la douleur de la réalité et les relations parfois contradictoires entre les rêves des individus et le monde extérieur. Sa poésie évoque ainsi des éléments en contradiction comme la douleur et la joie, l'eau et le feu, la lourdeur et la légèreté, la tristesse et le bonheur, éléments qu'il explore avec un style d'écriture dynamique qui cherche justement à renverser ces contradictions et à insuffler l'envie à ses lecteurs de poursuivre leurs rêves. Il a poursuivi cette exploration poétique dans ses deuxième et troisième livres de poèmes, Je suis monsieur étoile (Naneun byeolajeossi) et Comme les ballons qui rebondissent même quand ils tombent sur le sol (Tteoreojyeodo twineun gongcheoreom).

Le quatrième recueil de Cheong s'intitule On n'a pas beaucoup de temps pour aimer (Saranghal Sigani manchi anta), il marque un tournant dans la carrière du poète, par son acceptation de la réalité  telle qu'elle se présente, et les merveilles de la nature. Ces travaux ont montré également un nouveau penchant de l'auteur pour le monde de la réconciliation plutôt que pour celui que du conflit. Ce changement est devenu plus évident dans son cinquième recueil de poèmes intitulé Une fleur (Han kkotsong-i). Un pied est un poème qui prétend que la civilisation et les artifices suppriment l'humanité, et que la nature est le seul moyen pour obtenir le salut, ce poème est une manifestation directe de l'évolution des thèmes du poète.

Bibliographie

  Le rêve des choses 1972
  Je suis monsieur étoile 1978
  Comme les ballons qui rebondissent même quand ils tombent sur la terre 1984
  On n'a pas beaucoup de temps pour aimer 1989
  Les arbres du monde 1995
  Ce qui est à la fois la soif et la source 1998

Récompenses
 1995 : Prix de littérature contemporaine (Hyundae Munhak) pour , Le tigre sur mes épaules
 1996 : Prix Daesan pour , Les arbres du monde
 2001 : Prix Midang pour
 2004 : Prix Gongcho pour , Écoute attentive

Références

Poète coréen du XXe siècle
Poète sud-coréen du XXe siècle
Poète sud-coréen du XXIe siècle
Naissance en décembre 1939
Naissance à Séoul
Étudiant de l'université Yonsei

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Which is why it makes total and complete sense that Trump picked Stephanie Grisham to be the new White House press secretary and communications director on Tuesday. Grisham has been a member of Trumpworld since the summer of 2015, when she signed on as traveling press secretary. She went on to become a close confidante of not just the President but, just as importantly, first lady Melania Trump — for whom she has served as communications director. (Grisham is keeping that role even as she takes on a broader West Wing portfolio as well.)
Trump always favors those who have displayed the most loyalty to him but perhaps even more so at this moment — when he is increasingly unhappy with the advice he has been getting from his various presidential advisers — including acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney.
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Dan Quarnstrom has a passion for drawing and designing cars that developed from his first visit to a hot rod show in 1963. This book is a culmination of more than 50 years of passion. Other than cars, Dan Quarnstrom has created editorial illustrations for Rolling Stone before moving on to advertising illustration and visual development for films and video games.
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Throughout the book, there's commentary on the hot rod culture as Dan Quarnstrom has experienced over the years, and probably still experiencing. Even from the writeup, you can feel the sense of enthusiasm. In the last few pages, Quarnstrom picked three designs and talked about his process to drawing them.
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India and Pakistan today signed a historic declaration and a memorandum of understanding to usher in peace, stability, and security in South Asia.
Heralding a new era of bilateral relations, Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharief, signed the declaration at the end of the Indian leader's path-breaking visit to the city.
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Sharief said, "The ice has been broken between the countries. Our dialogue will strengthen peace and prosperity in South Asia."
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We share "a vision of peace and stability between the countries and of progress and prosperity of their peoples", the declaration said. "Durable peace and development of harmonious relations and friendly co-operation will serve the vital interests of the people of the two counties, enabling them to devote their energies for a better future," it said.
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Building a team is arguably the most exciting part of being a manager. Finding a great person for your team is one of those "booyah!" moments. Getting to that moment is very hard.
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I have a PowerPoint presentation for a report I need to produce each month, that is reporting on the previous month's data. E.g. when I distribute the presentation in January 2021, it should have a date on each slide (positioning varies per slide), which references 'December 2020'.
Question - In PowerPoint, is there a way I can have a text box that dynamically displays the previous month and (if applicable) the previous year? E.g., in January 2021, it will show December 2020 etc.
What I've tried -I have tried using the 'Header/Footer' function and 'Date & Time' option in PowerPoint, but alas it doesn't seem to support previous dates.

A: I was able to achieve this (albeit in a messy way) by creating a formula in an Excel file, then bringing this into PowerPoint as a linked image.

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A young Italian lion tamer goes in search of the hulking man who gave him a talisman years earlier in Mister Universo, the latest docu-fiction hybrid featuring Italian circus performers from Italo-Austrian filmmaking duo Tizza Covi and Rainer Frimmel. For audiences who have seen the directors' previous films - most notably The Shine of Day and La Pivellina - this will be an overly familiar affair in which the documentary aspects of the film again prove to be more interesting than the pair's shaky hold on their fictional overlay.
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Director: Tizza Covi & Rainer Frimmel
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Johns Hopkins Athletics | April 12, 2014
No. 9 Johns Hopkins leads wire-to-wire in upset of No. 3 Maryland
Johns Hopkins is now 70-40-1 all-time against Maryland and has won 10 of the last 13 games against the Terps.
BALTIMORE, Md. -- Ninth-ranked Johns Hopkins used a 4-0 run that bridged the second and third quarters to turn a 2-1 lead into a 6-1 advantage and the Blue Jays never let third-ranked Maryland get closer than three in the final 25 minutes as JHU scored an 11-6 victory on Saturday. In winning the 111th meeting between the two teams, Johns Hopkins improved to 7-3 on the year, while Maryland had a two-game winning streak snapped and slipped to 9-2.
Johns Hopkins held Maryland off the board for more than 20 minutes to open the game, but a Joe LcCascio extra-man goal at the 9:48 mark of the second quarter sliced a 2-0 deficit in half. On the strength of a stingy defense and the play of goalie Eric Schneider, the Blue Jays would hold the Terps scoreless for more than 18 minutes after LoCascio's goal and Hopkins used the four-goal spurt to take control.
An extra-man goal by Brandon Benn with 2:46 remaining in the first half was the first of three goals the Blue Jays would score in the final three minutes of the second quarter as the 2-1 lead swelled to 5-1 by halftime. Wells Stanwick added an extra-man goal off a slick cross-crease pass from Holden Cattoni 50 seconds after Benn's goal and Stanwick then snuck one just inside the near post from goal-line extended with eight seconds left in the opening half.
A transition goal by Benn just 2:32 into the third quarter pushed the lead to 6-1, a score that held until Rustin Bryant ended the scoring drought for the Terps with an extra-man goal of his own with just under six minutes remaining in the period.
Stanwick closed out the third-quarter scoring by completing his hat trick in the final 90 seconds of the period before Bryant added his second man-up goal of the game early in the fourth quarter to make it 7-3.
The Blue Jays' largest lead of the game came midway though the final quarter when Cattoni and Ryan Brown tallied unassisted goals in a span of just over two minutes. Cattoni surprised Maryland goalie Niko Amato with a 10-yard shot on a dodge from the top, while Brown beat Amato with a dodge from behind the goal to give the Blue Jays what appeared was a comfortable 9-3 lead with eight minutes to play.
The six-goal lead was sliced in half in less than three minutes as Henry West scored back-to-back goals in a span of just 45 seconds and LoCascio added another extra-man goal with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter to make things interesting.
Maryland, which got a 15-of-21 performance on faceoffs from Charlie Raffa, had possession with a chance to cut the deficit further, but Schneider made a pair of big saves, including one on LoCascio from in tight, to preserve the three-goal lead.
The Blue Jays milked the clock late and scored a pair of goals in the final 3:21 in timer-on situations as Brown capped a long possession with strike from in-tight on a slick feed to the crease from Stanwick and freshman John Crawley added his second goal of the game in the closing minute to account for the final scoring.
The 11 goals, which match the most allowed by the Terps this season, were spread among five Johns Hopkins goal-scorers with Stanwick leading the way with his three. Benn, Brown, Cattoni and Crawley all added two goals with Stanwick and Cattoni registering four-point games on the day.
Schneider and the Blue Jays defense were on-point, especially in six-on-six situations, as Maryland didn't score an even-strength goal until the 53rd minute of the game and finished with just two in the game. The Terps did cash in on 4-of-6 extra-man chances, but a 12-save performance from Schneider and 12 caused turnovers by the Blue Jays were more than they could overcome.
LoCascio, West and Bryant all scored twice for the Terps, who also got three assists from Mike Chanenchuk, but Maryland's starting attack managed just one assist and no goals on seven shots against JHU's starting defense of senior Jack Reilly, Rob Enright and John Kelly. That trio combined for 10 ground balls and four caused turnovers.
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Название: Fantastic beasts: the crimes of grindelwald - the original screenplay
Название: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Описание: Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors' attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord's return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort's savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON
Название: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Описание: Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone . Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON .
Название: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Описание: When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is blackened and shrivelled, but he does not reveal why. Secrets and suspicion are spreading through the wizarding world, and Hogwarts itself is not safe. Harry is convinced that Malfoy bears the Dark Mark: there is a Death Eater amongst them. Harry will need powerful magic and true friends as he explores Voldemort's darkest secrets, and Dumbledore prepares him to face his destiny. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON .
Название: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
Описание: As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. The protective charm that has kept Harry safe until now is now broken, but he cannot keep hiding. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves, and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. The final battle must begin - Harry must stand and face his enemy. These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON .
Название: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets – Hufflepuff Edition
Название: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Описание: The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter - but that doesn't stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe'en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through - alive! These new editions of the classic and internationally bestselling, multi-award-winning series feature instantly pick-up-able new jackets by Jonny Duddle, with huge child appeal, to bring Harry Potter to the next generation of readers. It's time to PASS THE MAGIC ON
Название: Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Издательство: Scholastic
Описание: Based on an original new story by J.K. Rowling, Jack Thorne and John Tiffany, a new play by Jack Thorne, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in the Harry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter story to be presented on stage. The play will receive its world premiere in London's West End on July 30, 2016. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband and father of three school-age children.
Название: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows HB Children`s edition
Описание: Harry has been burdened with a dark, dangerous and seemingly impossible task: that of locating and destroying Voldemort's remaining Horcruxes. Never has Harry felt so alone, or faced a future so full of shadows. But Harry must somehow find within himself the strength to complete the task he has been given. He must leave the warmth, safety and companionship of The Burrow and follow without fear or hesitation the inexorable path laid out for him. In this final, seventh installment of the Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling unveils in spectactular fashion the answers to the many questions that have been so eagerly awaited. The spellbinding, richly woven narrative, which plunges, twists and turns at a breathtaking pace, confirms the author as a mistress of storytelling, whose books will be read, reread and read again.
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Helfer Products
PortfolioMarcel Baumberger2014-12-10T09:14:24+00:00
AllAgrumesClassique HelferContre-saisonExotiquesFair TradeLégumes
Reich an Mineralien und Ballaststoffen, liefert die Frucht des Mangobaums wichtige Vitamine wie Vitamin C, B und A sowie Provitamine.
The avocado is a high-energy fruit with a high fat content. It is also rich in lipids, and a natural antioxidant.
The papaya contains a number of nutrients and is good for the digestion. It is also a source of papain, catechin and carotenoid.
Mouth-watering, refreshing and rich in minerals, the pineapple is an excellent source of vitamins C, A and E.
The sweet potato is particularly rich in vitamins A and B6, copper and manganese.
The pomegranate is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Black, green or purple, figs contain a surprising variety of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
The fragrant flesh of the passion fruit is packed with small black seeds. It is a high-fiber food source also rich in vitamin C and minerals.
This citrus fruit has a slightly acid taste that stimulates the taste buds. It has excellent digestive properties and is rich in vitamin C. The lime is also an antioxidant.
Root ginger has many digestive, energetic and anti-inflammatory properties.
Fairtrade is a model of alternative and equitable trade. Its goal is to support small-scale farmers and employees in developing countries so that they can build a stable future.
Diverse vegetables
Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) specializes in the import of a range of exotic vegetables and has strong links with countries of production. The company has a comprehensive and carefully controlled traceability system so produce is tracked until it reaches the end consumer
The cantaloupe and honeydew melon are refreshing fruits. They have a high vitamin A and C content and are rich in antioxidants.
Its slightly acidic taste stimulates the taste buds. It has digestive properties and is also an essential source of vitamin C.
The kiwi fruit has a green or yellow pulp, a sweet and slightly acid taste and a brown, downy skin. It is a source of vitamins C, A and E, calcium, iron and folic acid.
Its fruit, cherries, are an important source of carbohydrate, provitamin A and vitamin C. They also have antioxidant properties.
Georges Helfer SA (Switzerland) specializes in the import of exotic fruit and has strong links with countries of production. The company has a comprehensive and carefully controlled traceability system so produce is tracked until it reaches the end consumer.
Rich in minerals and micro nutriments, the lychee is packed with vitamins C, B and A.
The mangosteen is one of the most antioxidant–rich fruits there is. It also has a high folic acid content and is packed with vitamins C, B1, B2 and B3.
Phylasis
Rich in potassium, in magnesium and in beta carotene, the physalis has an important vitamin composition due to the presence of diverse vitamins such as B1 and B2. It is a fruit also rich in fiber.
Pitayaha
The pitaya or pitahaya is a high-fiber fruit, rich in minerals such as iron, phosphorous and calcium. It also has a high vitamin content.
With a refreshing taste, the star fruit is an excellent source of vitamins A and C and is also rich in potassium.
Consisting of 88 % water, the grapefruit has a vast range of vitamins (A, B5, B3, C, E and K), minerals (potassium, calcium), fiber and pectin. It has many nutritional qualities.


I am a physician with J-1 visa and subject to the two-year home residence requirement. After a marriage with an American citizen, do I still need the J1 waiver before I can apply for U.S. Green Card? Also, if I apply for IGA J1 waiver, do I still need to work for 3 years under H1B status?
A J-1 visa holder who marries an American citizen is still subject to the two-year home residence requirement, and must either obtain a J1 waiver or fulfill the two-year home residence requirement before you are eligible to obtain permanent resident status - U.S. Green Card.
If an Interested Government Agency (IGA) J1 waiver is obtained, as a physician, you must still work in H-1B status for three years before applying for permanent residence.


The Red Maryland Network presents another jam-packed installment of Conservative Refuge Radio tonight at 8pm.
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package io.getquill.codegen.util

import com.typesafe.scalalogging.Logger
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory

import scala.io.Source

sealed trait SchemaConfig {

  private val logger = Logger(LoggerFactory.getLogger(this.getClass))

  def fileName: String = {
    import scala.reflect.runtime.{ universe => u }
    val m = u.runtimeMirror(this.getClass.getClassLoader)
    val sym = m.reflect(this).symbol
    sym.name.decodedName.toString + ".sql"
  }
  lazy val content: String = {
    val content = Source.fromURL(this.getClass.getClassLoader.getResource(fileName)).mkString
    logger.info("Loaded content: " + content)
    content
  }
}

object SchemaConfig {
  case object `schema_casesensitive` extends SchemaConfig
  case object `schema_simple` extends SchemaConfig
  case object `schema_snakecase` extends SchemaConfig
  case object `schema_snakecase_twoschema_differentcolumns_differenttypes` extends SchemaConfig
  case object `schema_snakecase_twotable` extends SchemaConfig
  case object `schema_snakecase_twotable_differentcolumns` extends SchemaConfig
  case object `schema_snakecase_twotable_differentcolumns_differenttypes` extends SchemaConfig
  case object `schema_twotable` extends SchemaConfig
}

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Spaces of Abstraction, Abstractions of Space
Spaces of Abstraction, Abstractions of Space. Modernist Science at the Crossroads of Philosophy, Literature, and Art
Adele Guyton (KU Leuven), Nicolas Michel (Bergische Universität Wuppertal), Abigael van Alst (KU Leuven), Tom Hedley (Trinity College Dublin)
Recent scholarship has forcefully argued that modernism, as a cultural phenomenon writ large, cannot be fully grasped without an account of its multifaceted interactions with the sciences – understood here concurrently as cultural images circulating across social and artistic collectives; as institutionalised practices to be found in universities and laboratories; and as collections of theories, concepts, and methods (Bruce 1996, Albright 1997, Sleigh 2011, Morrison 2016). The sciences of space(s), in particular, have provided ample avenues to connect developments in the arts (e.g. cubism, modernist sculptures, or literature) to ideas coming from mathematics, astronomy, or theoretical physics (Henderson 1983, Parkinson 2007, Drouin 2014, Engelhardt 2018). Taking stock of and contributing to this multi-pronged foray into the connections between the sciences of space (geometry, cosmology, astronomy, etc.) and contemporaneous cultural, philosophical, and artistic movements at the turn of the 20th century, this panel will interrogate the relevance, limits, and value of the concept of "modernism" in describing them. The papers in this panel do so on a variety of historical and social terrains, from elite universities in Imperial Germany and opera houses of St Petersburg to popular discourses in French and German periodicals and marginalised Viennese prose writing. More importantly, however, they do so with an eye for the methodological, historiographical, and conceptual hurdles one must overcome to rigorously bring together cultural life to technical developments in the sciences and in mathematics; and to do so in a way that promises to shape up larger explanatory frameworks for the constitution, transformation, and circulation of modernist culture. Together, these papers shall interrogate the value of the category of modernism in analysing contemporaneous developments in the sciences and the arts, and in capturing cross-cultural trends and invariants at the core of this cultural moment.