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Radio Silence () — первый студийный альбом Бориса Гребенщикова (БГ).
Записан в 1989 году в США, Великобритании и Канаде.
Альбом занял 198-е место в хит-параде Billboard 200.

История создания
История создания этого альбома началась в конце 1987 года, когда Борисом Гребенщиковым заинтересовались американские продюсеры Марина Алби и Кенни Шаффер из фирмы Belka International. Они смогли убедить крупную компанию «Межкнига» сделать Борису визу в США. При их же посредничестве 20 марта 1988 года был подписан контракт БГ с компанией CBS на выпуск восьми альбомов. Практически всю весну и лето 1988 года шла работа над альбомом Radio Silence, международная премьера которого состоялась в ноябре того же года. Широкий выпуск пластинки начался в июне 1989 года.

Борис Гребенщиков об альбоме:
Критики в России не любят Radio Silence за то, что это а) не похоже на «Аквариум», б) не взяло везде первого места, тем самым подтвердив бы примат советского рока над всем остальным, и в) вообще не по-митьковски. Они правы. Они, как всегда, ничего не поняли.
RS фактически развалил благодушествующий от собственного успеха (с осени 86-го мы перемещались со стадиона на стадион под такие бурные овации, как будто лично отменили советскую власть) и промитьковавшийся «Аквариум» и поставил нас лицом к лицу с реально существующим всем остальным миром.
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После 11 альбомов «Аквариума» ехать в Нью-Йорк записывать 12-тый альбом того же самого было бы довольно странно. Случайная встреча с Дэйвом Стюартом в Лос-Анджелесе определила музыкальное направление моего «американского альбома», потому что Eurythmics, по определённым причинам, занимали тогда в моём мире чрезвычайное место.
Все песни, кроме двух («Молодые львы» и «Китай»), написаны на английском языке. Процесс создания альбома, зафиксированный на плёнку Майклом Аптедом, показан в документальном фильме «Долгая дорога домой» ().

Александр Градский ставил песни с альбома в эфир своей радиопрограммы «Хит-парад Александра Градского».

Список композиций
Музыка и текст во всех песнях — БГ, кроме специально отмеченных:

 «Radio Silence»
 «The Postcard»
 «The Wind»
 «The Time»
 «Winter»
 «That Voice Again»
 «Молодые Львы»
 «Fields of My Love»
 «Death of King Arthur»
 «Real Slow Today»
 «Mother»
 «Китай» (Вертинский — Гумилев)

Запись была произведена в следующих студиях:

 1 — The Hit Factory (Нью-Йорк)
 2, 3, 6, 8, 10, 11 — Church Studios (Лондон)
 3, 11 — Chapel Studios (Лос-Анджелес)
 4, 5 — Orca Studios (Лос-Анджелес)
 7 — Reb Bus Studios (Лондон)
 9, 12 — Le Studio (Морин Хейтс, Квебек)

Участники записи
 Борис Гребенщиков — вокал, гитара
 Дэйв Стюарт — гитара
 Олле Ромо — ударные, синтезатор
 Энни Леннокс — вокал (3, 10, 11)
 Александр Титов — бас-гитара (3, 4, 8—11)
 Майкл Камен — гобой (3)
 Шивон Стюарт — бэк-вокал (4, 8)
 Патрик Сеймур — клавишные (4, 6, 8, 11)
 Билли Маккензи — бэк-вокал (6)
 Дэррил Уэй — скрипка (6, 8)
 Чучо Мэрчен — бас-гитара (7)
 Харри Дин Стэнтон — вокал (8)
 Джон Стюарт, Кенни Смит — бэк-вокал (8)
 Рэй Купер — перкуссия (8, 10, 11)
 Дерек — мегафон (8)
 Пётр Трощенков — ударные (9)
 Всеволод Гаккель — вокал (9)
 Андрей Романов — флейта, вокал (9)
Крисси Хайнд, Дженис Джеймсон, Чарли Уилсон — вокал (10, 11)
 Дэйв Пльюс — тромбон (10, 11)

Издания

Факты
 В мае 1989 года был снят клип на песню «Radio Silence» (первая песня, написанная и записанная для альбома). Сама эта песня поднялась до 5-го места в чартах современного рока журнала Billboard.
 Альбом был выпущен на CD, виниловых грампластинках и компакт-кассетах. К альбому вышли 2 сингла:

 Помимо американского, было выпущено японское издание альбома, предварённое выпуском EP (промопластинки), содержащей песни «Radio Silence» и «That Voice Again». В России альбом вышел на компакт-диске только в 1996 году, причём его первый тираж, сделанный на основе бракованной фонограммы, был почти полностью уничтожен.
 Песня «Death of King Arthur» входила в концертно-студийный альбом «Аквариума» — «Электричество».
 Песня «Молодые львы» вышла как бонус-трек на альбоме «Феодализм» в концертном варианте.
 Песня «Китай» вошла в альбом Гребенщикова «Песни Александра Вертинского».
Чуть позже Гребенщиков признался, что во время записи это альбома испытывал безденежье и ему приходилось продавать компакт-диски.

Примечания

Литература
 Аквариум «Сны о чём-то большем». Авторы текста: А. Рыбин, А. Кушнир, В. Соловьев-Спасский; Редактор: Борис Гребенщиков — : Издательский дом «София», 2004 г.

Альбомы Бориса Гребенщикова
Дебютные альбомы 1989 года
Альбомы, спродюсированные Дэйвом Стюартом
Альбомы Columbia Records


This spectacular, elegant single storey venue, boasts stunning views overlooking the historic parkland and polo grounds.
Accommodating up to 250 guests seated banquet style, the QEII features full length windows, perfect for a daytime, intimate wedding and glittering chandeliers, creating a sophisticated setting for an evening event.
The Golden Jubilee Pavilion is the ideal venue for holding the perfect civil ceremony.
The QEII provides a private parking facility and an entrance with welcome lobby, bar counter & prep kitchen, disabled access and restrooms, ladies and gentlemen's restrooms and uncovered veranda.
This spectacular newly refurbished, intimate room, boasts stunning views over the polo grounds, features a soft draped ceiling, a polished marble floor and glittering chandeliers which makes it ideal for smaller functions and the perfect setting for intimate gatherings.


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Case Study: APIH Interactive Video-Based eLearning Platform
The APIH interactive video-based eLearning platform, developed by DDA with support from the CDC, trains healthcare professionals on interprofessional practices in response to public health challenges.
DDA developed this interactive video-based eLearning platform for APIH in 2018. APIH is an association of four of the largest medical student associations in the United States: AACN, AAMC, APTR, and ASPPH, representing the interest hundreds of accredited U.S. and Canadian schools, and hundreds of thousands of faculty members, resident physicians, and medical students. These organizations teamed up with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop a training simulation to support professional education and workforce improvement, specifically interprofessional work across a variety of healthcare roles in addressing public health problems--in this case, a foodborne illness. They sought to create an interactive video-based eLearning platform that would demonstrate how nurses, primary care physicians, and public health officials work together using best practices to identify public health threats, determine the source, mitigate the effects on the population, and learn from the results of their responses to inform future actions.
APIH delivered scripts along with informative references that would accompany the videos on the platform to give users additional explanations and insights into the topics conveyed. They also gave extensive materials for action stops which are interspersed throughout the video to give the trainee time to pause and think about a question or issue in more depth, enhancing engagement with interactivity and reinforcing key takeaway points for the learner. DDA organized all these materials and casted all nine healthcare professional roles portrayed. DDA and APIH paid careful attention to ensure a strong mix of ethnicities are portrayed to ensure that all trainees would feel represented.
Over an hour of original footage was captured in four dedicated sets designed by DDA for the project at DDA's own professional video studios. Multiple angles help keep viewers engaged and add a polished feel to the flow of visuals. The additional angles were particularly helpful in the final conference room scene when all the healthcare professionals gather together to discuss the foodborne illness outbreak and their response. These videos were then edited into dozens of clips, which are then distributed through the eLearning navigation system's content division of chapters, scenes, and clips. Additional post-production editing allowed for the visual presentation of critical resources in the video screen as well as ensuring that the best take of each actor's delivery was presented within each individual video clip, which sometimes required editing between multiple video recordings of the same scene.
The interactive features on the eLearning platform are extensive. Users can save references and resources that are presented below the video screen, or take and save notes during the eLearning module flow for later reference. The references presented during the eLearning flow include downloadable PDFs and other documents, along with links to online resources to give greater depth to the eLearning experience. A pre-module assessment (test) is given before the video interactive eLearning content are presented to gain a reference point from trainees as to the level of expertise they have on the public health topics prior to going through the training, and a post-module evaluation assesses their knowledge after they have completed the eLearning module.
After achieving a passing score on the post-module assessment, they complete a module evaluation to give APIH, its partner organizations, and the CDC insight into the relative success of the training platform. They are then awarded a personalized certificate of completion that they can print, save to their computer, and access again upon login at any time. An administrative area allows APIH to view aggregate data on trainee knowledge improvement through comparing scores to pre- and post-module assessments, and this information can be filtered by educational institution for a closer look at educational outcomes in different scholastic contexts.
The platform has been warmly received by APIH, with special appreciation expressed towards DDA's ability to deliver a highly detailed, comprehensive multimedia project on an exceptionally tight deadline. APIH is in initial pilot testing, and additional features or perhaps even whole new eLearning modules have been proposed as possibilities in the future.
Custom Online Applications
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Streaming Video Hosting
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Peter Kraußer (* 15. Dezember 1941 in Crawinkel, Landkreis Gotha)  ist ein ehemaliger Funktionär der SED in der DDR.

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Der Sohn eines Maurers trat 1956 der FDJ bei und begann nach Beendigung der Polytechnischen Oberschule ein Studium für Unterstufenlehrer, Erzieher und Diplomlehrer für Geschichte am Institut für Lehrerbildung (IfL) Nordhausen sowie an der Pädagogischen Hochschule "Karl Liebknecht". Danach war er zwischen 1960 und 1964 Lehrer an der Sonderschule in Luckwitz und wurde 1961 Mitglied der SED. Nachdem Kraußer von 1964 bis 1965 Sekretär der FDJ-Kreisleitung Hagenow war, wurde er Instrukteur im Zentralrat der FDJ.

Zwischen 1965 und 1968 leistete Kraußer seinen Militärdienst in der Nationalen Volksarmee (NVA) und war nach Beendigung zuerst wieder Instrukteur sowie anschließend von 1971 bis 1977 stellvertretender Leiter der Abteilung Propaganda im Zentralrat der FDJ. Während dieser Zeit schloss er 1973 seine Promotion zum Dr. phil. ab und absolvierte darüber hinaus von 1976 bis 1977 ein Studium an der Parteihochschule Karl Marx.

Im Anschluss war er zunächst von 1977 bis 1988 Mitarbeiter und danach als Nachfolger von Rudi Bellmann Leiter der Arbeitsgruppe Kirchenfragen des ZK der SED. Diese Funktion hatte er bis zur Auflösung der SED im Dezember 1989 inne.

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Funktionär der Freien Deutschen Jugend (DDR)
Deutscher
Geboren 1941
Mann
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King Street is filled with artists and visitors during the King Street Art Festival.
Alexandria — In a burst of color and activity, the 10th anniversary of the Alexandria King Street Art Festival transforms the city's historic main street into an outdoor art gallery Sept. 8 and 9, 2012. Alexandria is celebrating its place as a top 10 arts destination among mid-size cities in the nation, packing the party with extra 10-themed fun, including a Q-ART Code smart phone scavenger hunt with 10 stops for a chance to win a prize at the Torpedo Factory Center http://www.torpedofactory.org/, and a 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday Drawing Marathon presented by The League http://www.theartleague.org/.
King Street is filled with art, artists and visitors during the King Street Art Festival.
The popular juried art festival features a wide variety of original fine art by more than 200 artists from the U.S. and abroad. Bright, bold and even whimsical, the art on display offers festival goers a vast array of media that appeal to a variety of tastes and include paintings, life-size sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, collage and ceramics. The prices are set to suit all budgets and range from $25 hand-designed earrings to $30,000 metal sculptures. Admission is free and open to the public.
Artists will line King Street in Alexandria's Old Town from Washington Street to the Potomac River and will be present for the duration of the show, available to discuss their art and inspiration. Seven Alexandria artists including four Torpedo Factory Art Center artists are presenting work as part of the street festival. Alexandria artist Martha Brumbaugh is among nine festival artists who have participated in the festival since its inception 10 years ago.
Local art organizations present the Alexandria Art Experience at a collection of tents next to Market Square at the corner of King and North Fairfax streets. Through artist-led, hands-on, creative activities and a fun ceramics fundraiser, these tents share the enriching experience of the Alexandria arts community. Activities presented by The Art League include hands-on kids' art projects with artist and instructor Steve Prince and the Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser. Purchase an artist-made ceramic bowl for $15 and get a scoop of ice cream from Artfully Chocolate to enjoy at the festival. Access through the Arts presents puppet making for children plus prize drawings for kaleidoscopes and tickets to the new Kaleidoscope for Kids event which takes place on Sept. 29 and 30. Additional hands-on activities will be presented by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the Alexandria Arts Forum and the Office of the Arts.
Festival goers can take part in 10th anniversary fun by starting at the Alexandria Art Experience tents, where they can begin the Q-ART Code Scavenger Hunt. Smart phone users can scan QR codes for clues at 10 points throughout the festival and be eligible to enter to win a $150 gift certificate to the Torpedo Factory Art Center. A Saturday Drawing Marathon presented by The Art League will take place at One Duke Street from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Stroll by and see some artist demos. Artists may donate $30 to participate in the 12-hour intensive drawing event. Alexandria is a top 10 arts destination, voted Fourth Best Arts Destination Among Mid-Size Cities by AmericanStyle magazine readers in 2012.
Additional events on art festival weekend include Art Activated at the Torpedo Factory Art Center, Autumn Serenade, a pops chorus concert on Market Square presented by the award-winning Alexandria Singers, and Children in the Church Yard, a respite area for families presented by historic Christ Church.
Produced by Howard Alan Events and hosted by the City of Alexandria and the Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association, the Alexandria King Street Art Festival is ranked one of the top art fairs in the United States by SunshineArtist, the nation's leading publication for art and craft shows. It is also included on the Harris List as one of the nation's best art shows. The festival is the premier event of the Alexandria Fall Arts Jubilee, a spectacular season of arts events throughout the city from September to November.
More details about the Alexandria King Street Art Festival and the Fall Arts Jubilee are available at http://www.visitalexandriava.com/.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Begin at the Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser booth at the Alexandria Art Experience tents next to Market Square at King and North Fairfax streets. Free. Those who complete the scavenger hunt will be able to enter to win a $150 certificate to the Torpedo Factory.
Saturday, Sept 8 only, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Art League's Duke Street Annex, One Duke Street, just off the corner of Duke and South Union streets.
$30 donation to participate in up to 12 hours of drawing; 703-683-1780 or http://theartleague.org/ to register; drop-ins welcome though space is limited.
This draw-a-thon offers artists a variety of models and still life setups from which to sketch, as well as great demos from our faculty of artists. A $30 donation at the door gives creative participants the opportunity to draw for 12 hours. This fundraising effort is part of the"30-something" summer series of events to support the build-out of new replacement classrooms at The Art League's Madison Annex in north Old Town Alexandria.
Activities are free. Donation for Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser.
Ice Cream Bowl Fundraiser. Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hands-On Arts Activity with Artist Steve Prince. Saturday 10 a.m.-noon and 2-4 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m.
Puppet Making and Kaleidoscope Prize Drawing.
The Kaleidoscope collection of events presents a tent with prize drawings for kaleidoscopes and for tickets to the new Kaleidoscope for Kids event taking place Sept. 29 and 30 at the Durant Center for the Arts. Children can also take part in puppet making and learn about the puppet show and puppet parade that will take place at the Kaleidoscope for Kids event. Kaleidoscope is produced by Access through the Arts.
Presented by the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, the Alexandria ArtsForum and the Office of the Arts.
Saturday, Sept. 8, noon to 4 p.m.
Free. Visual art comes alive at the Torpedo Factory during the Alexandria King Street Art Festival. Stop in the Café by Bread & Chocolate to cool off from the street fair.
Saturday, Sept. 8, 5 to 7 p.m.
Market Square, 301 King St.
Free. Presented by the Alexandria Singers, the Washington area's "Premier Pops Chorus." The Singers welcome featured guests in this performance.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, 1 to 4 p.m.
Christ Church, 118 N. Washington St.
Free. Historic Christ Church presents family friendly activities, rest area and moon bounce.


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Paintings from March 2021
March 30, 2021 / tracyqp	/ 2 Comments
What a bumper crop of cards, drawings and paintings our members produced this month. You took the subjects suggested and got very creative, several members producing more than one picture. Well done all of you, they are fantastic paintings!
For the Scotland theme Susan used watercolours to paint Eilean Donan Castle on Loch Duich in the Western Highlands. She also painted two pictures of Angus, a long haired Highland cow, one in watercolours in a landscape and the other in pen and wash.
For the Easter theme Susan painted St.Margaret's Church, Hucking, from a walk on the Hucking Estate a Woodland Trust area near Hollingborne.
Jane painted a view in oils of Loch Creran, Argyll and Bute, from the now permanently closed Sea Life Centre.
Dot painted two castles in oils on canvasses 25cm x 20cm. The first is Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute and the second is Keiss Castle on Nybster Broch in the Highlands.
Dot's third painting she has called 'The Flower of Scotland' as it features Scotland's national flower, the thistle.
Angela D painted some beautiful Easter cards to send to friends and two of her grandchildren. She also drew a portrait of Sir Walter Scott in pencil, taking about 1 hour 15 minutes.
Steve used watercolours to paint Braemar Castle in Aberdeenshire, just up the road from where the Highland Games are held, on Bockingford paper.
Steve also created a portrait of a lady who appears on our tv screens a lot during news items about Covid-19. She is Linda Bould the Scottish Public Health expert. In oil pastels on pastel paper.
Peter painted a traditional image of Scotland of a red-haired bagpiper in a kilt and tam o'shanter cap.
Tracy painted two Scottish castles in gouache, a medium she's not used for a couple of years. It was used too watery at first but once mixed to the consistency of single cream gouache goes on to watercolour paper smoothly and evenly. The idea was to make the paintings look like old-fashioned railway posters. The first castle is Dunnottar Castle in Aberdeenshire and the second is Blair Castle in Perthshire.
Tracy painted a grouse in heather using the wet-in-wet watercolour technique for the hazy background, on SAA Saunders Waterford 300gsm watercolour paper. She also created a picture of The Kelpies, 30 metre high horse heads, the largest equine sculptures in the world which are near Falkirk, 30 miles west of Edinburgh. Black ink and a black biro on watercolour paper.
George's paintings
March 27, 2021 / tracyqp	/ Leave a comment
George has kept busy painting throughout the lockdowns over the last year. Here are six finished oil paintings, three still lifes and three portraits. George uses his own glass, metal and ceramic objects to create the compositions and lights them to make the shapes interesting. The edges of the glasses are often a simple line and the highlights on the objects a few white marks.
Very good paintings, George, keep up the good work!
PAOTW – Oti Mabuse – 14/3/2021
This week's sitter was dancer and choreographer Oti Mabuse. Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Oti started dancing lessons when she was just 4 years old. Her mum worked three jobs to pay for Oti's and her two sisters' dancing lessons. At 11 Oti went to Germany to live with one of her sisters and to train in dance more. After finishing school Oti's mum insisted she also learnt 'a proper job' so at university she studied engineering. After university Oti realised she loved dancing so much that she wanted it to be her career. Oti trained and danced in competitions for years, moving upwards in the world of Latin and Ballroom dancing. Oti won Strictly Come Dancing in 2019 with Klevin Fletcher and won again in 2020 with Bill Bailey. She is the only professional to have won two years in a row. The tattoos on Oti's forearms are very true…'Strength through perseverance' and 'Believe in yourself'.
Oti was asked to stay in several poses for a little while at the beginning of the session, looking up, down and to the left and right, with her glasses on and then off. This was really useful as we were able to take many screenshots and then choose to draw or paint our favourite pose. Oti's glasses were a strong prescription so this meant that her facial features were distorted when she wore them. To Oti's left was a ring light and to her right a window so that is why her face is lit from both sides.
The artist was Curtis Holder, winner of PAOTY 2020. We learnt that since winning PAOTY Curtis has cut back on his teaching hours and now takes commissions for portraits, thus becoming a full time artist, his dream job. He has a very distinct style of creating portraits by using coloured pencils but in a loose, very scribbled style. Curtis did several sketches throughout the session, some with only a few graphite pencil lines and others with many coloured pencil lines. Curtis and Oti talked about their lives and careers so far and it was another interesting session.
Sadly it was the last PAOTW in this third series :o( Every M&C member who took part said how much they will miss the programme. It was brilliant to be part of a global art event, drawing well-known sitters and gleaning tips from fantastic artists, all from the comfort of our own homes. We all hope that as the idea was so successful that Sky TV may consider doing PAOTW again. It was the highlight of lockdown for many of us.
Juliet drew Oti in pencils and by gentle shading has made her face look 3D. By emphasising Oti's eye by using darker pencil marks Juliet makes sure that we are drawn to her gaze.
Dot painted two portraits of Oti. The first is in watercolour pencils and Dot has bravely tackled Oti's glasses, with the second portrait in acrylics on paper. Dot saw several different colours in Oti's skin which she has successfully painted.
Cynthia used Daler Rowney acrylics on a 8″ x 10″ canvas, the background perfectly offsetting Oti's glowing skin. Cynthia took a screenshot and then put a grid over the top. Instead of drawing a grid on to the actual canvas she used a grid system she made from mountboard and thread that fits perfectly over the canvas. It's a brilliant idea as it saves trying to rub out the superfluous lines. Thank you for the tip!
Steve enjoyed the great combination of sitter and artist and liked having the choice of poses at the beginning. He also created two portraits of Oti, one with her wearing glasses. The first is in oil pastels on pastel paper, the second coloured pencils on cartridge paper. Steve has caught Oti's skin tones perfectly, making her portraits very life-like.
Tracy had a disrupted session as it was Mother's Day so had breakfast cooked for her of smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toast, followed by a facial, manicure, gel nails and eating a couple of cakes :o) She caught up with the session during the week on Sky TV's recorded video page, taking about 30 minutes to draw Oti and then about 90 minutes to paint her in profile.
Angela D watched some of PAOTW on catchup and got a good screenshot of one of the judges, Tai Shan Shierenberg, so decided to paint him instead. She used acrylics on acrylic paper taking about 4 hours. Angela has painted Tai's face so well, we will all know him instantly, well done.
Here is Curtis's finished portrait, followed by Oti's favourite portrait and the top three chosen by the judges. There are no portraits by youngsters or a wall of Oti as there was no programme after this session.
PAOTW – Jill Nalder – 7/3/2021
The sitter this week was Jill Nalder, an actor in musical theatre. She has played Madame Thenardier in Les Miserables, been in Oliver and a show called Westenders, singing West End and Broadway Hits. She's also an AIDS activist and inspired writer Russell T Davies to write the recent tv show 'It's a Sin'. Jill went to drama school in London in the 1980s and at first didn't understand why her gay friends fell ill with a mystery illness and went home to die. Those who were too embarrassed to go home Jill nursed until they died. That mystery illness became known as HIV, developing into AIDS and terminal to all who had the virus.
Jill had rented a flat in London with friends and it became known as the Pink Palace as gay friends were welcomed there. She has dedicated her life to raising awareness of HIV/AIDS and raising money for the Terence Higgins Trust and for charities around the world who help the millions of children who have been orphaned when their parents died from AIDS. No M&C members had heard of Jill before but we were all very moved to hear the life story of this amazing and remarkable woman.
Jill wore a very bright pink jumper and lipstick in memory of the Pink Palace, combining it with a crystal necklace that had belonged to her late mother. The lights in the background represent heavenly stars, in memory of all the friends she has lost over the years.
The artist was Greg Mason PAOTY semi finalist in 2017 and LAOTY finalist in 2018. He was at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design at the same time that Jill was at drama school, so he could relate to all that Jill said. He was painting in Majorca, where he spends several months a year.
Greg got Jill to look in different directions so all of us drawing at home could quickly screenshot our favourite pose. Greg drew Jill on aluminium then underpainted her in acrylics during the session, planning on painting over the acrylics with oils in the next couple of days. His acrylic warm colours were Raw Sienna and a pink and the cool colours were a purple, grey and white. For the oil paints he was going to use Liquin, to help the paint flow.
It was another good session and very emotional at times as we found out about Jill.
Steve again created two portraits of Jill which is a great achievement in itself. The first portrait is in soft pastels, the second in oil pastels, both being on Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper. The pictures have very good skin tones and a knowledge of the bone structure of the face.
Juliet's portrait of Jill is in pencil. The unusual angle of the head gives emphasis to Jill's long, lustrous locks and well defined cheekbones, with the shadows on her face giving the portrait a 3D look.
Dot did a graphite drawing of Jill and then added the pink jumper in watercolour as it was such an important part of Jill's story. Jill was reflective a lot of the time but Dot has caught her smiling, which she did when she remembered some of her special friends.
Tracy spent 45 minutes drawing Jill, her long, curly hair taking the most time. Another 45 minutes was spent painting Jill's jumper in Winsor & Newton's Opera Pink watercolour paint. On Hobbycraft 300gsm watercolour paper.
Cynthia used acrylics on an 8" x 10" canvas. The beautiful golden and purple colour from the lights in the background compliment Jill's complexion and jumper perfectly.
Here are Greg's portrait and the one that Jill chose as her favourite by a member of the public. Following those are the top three chosen by the judges, portraits by three young siblings and then portraits from the wall.
Cynthia's sketchbook challenge
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Cynthia took part in January's 30 day sketchbook challenge and enjoyed it so much that she decided to carry on. Her husband, Andy, thought of a prompt for every day in February so Cynthia has drawn 28 pictures for the month.
They're so detailed and imaginative, well done Cynthia!
PAOTW – Clive Myrie – 28/02/2021
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This week's sitter was Clive Myrie, journalist, presenter and BBC newsreader. Clive has been on our tv screens for years and has reported from over 80 countries. He sat quite still in his study and we learnt about his extensive career but he did flap his hands around quite a lot which made them hard to draw. Some members rose to the challenge and included his hands.
Clive loves abstract expressionism and his favourite artists are Willem de Kooning, Clyfford Still, Mark Rothko (a god amongst artists, said Clive), Jackson Pollock and Aubrey Williams. He and his wife have had their portraits painted once, by the artist Ryan Gander . Here is the painting, so make your own minds up if it's a good representation…
The artist was Kayoon Anderson, a semi finalist on PAOTY 2020. She studied architecture for 3 years but left the course when she decided to make portrait painting her career. Kayoon drew for about 20 minutes to get Clive's features in the correct place, then started painting on a canvas prepared with a Raw Umber wash. She used Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue and Burnt Umber. Unusually Kayoon painted the background first, saying she prefers to paint this way as then she can judge the face colours better. It was another very entertaining session with two people of different ages, sexes, backgrounds and careers getting to know each other better.
Here's Kayoon showing Clive how many colours she saw in his skin.
Cynthia painted in acrylics on an 8" x 10" canvas. She also saw many colours in Clive's skin, all of which are complemented by the rich purple colour that Cynthia has added as a background.
Steve created two portraits of Clive, the first in coloured pencils on cartridge paper, with Clive's face looking 3D with the careful shading around his cheeks and chin.
The second portrait is oil pastels on Canson Mi-Teintes paper with Clive looking very serious, but his skin colour rich and looking real.
Juliet used pencils for her sketch, using darker tones around Clive's eyes, making them look like they are looking intently at whoever he is about to interview.
Dot used watercolours on A4 paper to paint Clive's face during the session then used watercolour pencils to paint his hands afterwards. She enjoyed the conversation between artist and sitter and like other members commented that although he looks serious reading the news he was a lovely man and the whole conversation very interesting.
For Tracy it was all about Clive's eyes. While he was being posed at the beginning of the session he looked straight into his computer's camera and that was the pose Tracy painted. In watercolours on A4 300gsm watercolour paper from Hobbycraft, taking about 30 minutes to draw then 90 minutes to paint.
Here is Kayoon's finished portrait of Clive, then the picture that he himself chose as his favourite from nearly 2000 entries from the public. After those two are the top three choices by the judges, portraits by the youngsters and images from the wall.
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Here are a few ideas of what to paint this month. You don't have to wait until our usual fourth Saturday session date, use the suggested subjects to draw or paint throughout the month. Send any photos of your painting to Tracy by email, text, WhatsApp or Messenger, giving details of medium and paper use, time taken etc. If you haven't painted for months then dust off your art equipment and make a start.
This year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Sir Walter Scott, one of Scotland's most famous novelists and historians. He wrote many books, plays and poems, so paint a picture of one of the characters or a scene from his books. Alternatively paint a portrait of Sir Walter himself.
Traditional Landscapes – the highlands, islands, lowlands or lochs.
Urban landscapes – Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, St.Andrews, Paisley, Elgin.
Wildlife – animals found in or around Scotland – hares, red squirrels, pine martens, wildcats, red deer, seals, minke whales, bottle nose dolphins, otters, golden eagles, puffins, ospreys, highland cattle, western capercaillies etc.
Castles – Cawdor, Braemar, Balmoral, Caerlaverock, Blair, Dunottar, Linlithgow, Crathes, Inveraray, Edinburgh, Glamis, Eileen Donan, Stirling, Kellie.
Such a huge variety to choose from so paint more than one picture!
Easter isn't until April, but it's early in the month, on Sunday 4th. Some members like painting Easter scenes or cards to send, so if you're busy painting these, do send some photos to Tracy of your creations. Paint traditional religious scenes or Easter eggs, hares, chicks, rabbits, baskets, spring flowers etc.
March is named for Mars, Roman God of War. Paint his portrait from images available of statues, mosaics and wall art from Roman times. Or listen to 'Mars, Bringer of War' from Gustav Holst's The Planets and use the music to channel your thoughts into images which you put onto paper. Shut your eyes, listen to the music and start creating.
Portrait Artist of the Month – February 2021
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The two names suggested for February's PAOTM were Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Sir Norman Wisdom. Both no longer with us but with long careers spanning decades meaning there's plenty of reference photos available.
Angela D painted Elizabeth Taylor in acrylics on watercolour paper. Elizabeth's hair has been painted very skilfully, the highlights making it appear 3D and her face has a look so intense that the viewer has no doubt they are being scrutinised.
Juliet drew both Elizabeth Taylor and Norman Wisdom in pencil. Elizabeth looks very glamorous with Juliet emphasising her eyes and full lips. Norman's cheeky grin has been drawn perfectly and we know he is just about to get up to some mischief.
Steve used Guitar oil pastels on Bockingford watercolour paper for his portrait of Elizabeth. The skin tones look real and the darker shading on her cheeks and under her chin work so well, highlighting Elizabeth's bone structure.
Tracy painted Elizabeth in watercolours on A4 300gsm watercolour paper by Hobbycraft, taking about 30 minutes to draw and then 90 minutes to paint. The original publicity photo was taken in 1955 when Elizabeth was only 23.
Dot painted in watercolours on A4 Bockingford watercolour paper, giving Elizabeth a really strong look by painting her features close up. It's a very striking portrait.
Paintings from February 2021
The suggested subjects for this month were painting in yellow and grey, which are Pantone's Colours of the Year 2021, and anything to do with the Chinese New Year of the Ox. It's good to know that several members painted at home during the month so here are their paintings. (Portraits for February's PAOTM will be in another post).
Juliet has been very busy this month, creating pictures of a dragon, a farmer using an ox to plough and a landscape of a field in grey and yellow. All three are in watercolours and watercolour pencils, with lots of details.
Susan has already painted pictures from her holiday to Vietnam in 2020 during the Lunar New Year and a landscape in grey and yellow (to see them please scroll down to the post dated 18/2/2021). She painted the ploughing ox at home last weekend and her bee picture was painted using only Cadmium Yellow and Payne's Grey.
Angela D used yellow and grey to paint her picture of flowers. It took about 30 minutes, proving you can paint a picture with detail and style, using just two colours in a short time.
Tracy was determined to use the colours yellow and grey in an abstract way. She spent about an hour drawing the precise lines and letters onto watercolour paper and then coloured in the shapes using a yellow Posca pen and a grey felt tip.
Dot painted this picture recently for another art group when the suggested subject was tropical fish, painting a colourful aquarium.
Many members of M&C are also members of two or three other art groups, so if you do paintings for those other art groups we don't mind at all if you'd like the paintings shown on this blog too! It's always interesting to know what people are painting.
PAOTW – Nicola Coughlan – 21/2/2021
The third series of PAOTW started with actor Nicola Coughlan sitting patiently and happily chatting away for hours. She is an actor best known for Derry Girls and more recently the Netflix hit Bridgerton, where she took the part of Penelope Featherington. The characters she has played are usually teenagers but incredibly Nicola is 34 but as she has unlined, glowing skin she looks so much younger than her age.
The artist was Alastair Faulkner who appeared as a contestant in PAOTY and a wildcard in LAOTY, both in 2018. Art is his hobby as well as playing the piano and in real life he is an NHS Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon. He took part in the NHS Portraits for Heroes event and created a massive painting of the team of NHS professionals he works with every day.
For Nicola's portrait Alastair used a limited palette of Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red, Cobalt Blue, Ivory Black and Raw Sienna. He usually starts portraits with a Raw Umber wash on the canvas as it's a mid tone and and takes away the original white. He didn't bother with a drawing of Nicola but got on straight away using paint to outline her head and features. They talked about many things and we found out that Alastair's favourite operation is piecing together a fractured elbow! It was another good session and the time zoomed past.
Dot sketched Nicola as she does all the sitters but then decided to use watercolour pencils to add colour to her sketch. Watercolour pencils can be tricky to use but Dot used them skilfully, achieving a good likeness of Nicola with beautiful skin tones.
Cynthia made a rough outline of Nicola on Sunday then continued on Tuesday with acrylics on her favourite canvas size of 8″ x 10″. She achieved soft skin tones, beautifully painted Nicola's bright blue eyes and the capture of the highlight on the nacre on the pearl earring is sublime.
Steve used oil pastels on Canson Mi-Teintes pastel paper. Oil pastels can be quite messy but Steve has used them very well, giving Nicola a glowing skin and colourful tones on her highlighted hair.
Juliet sketched Nicola using her favourite sketching medium of pencils. She has captured Nicola's slightly ethereal quality perfectly by giving her eyes slightly darker emphasis than the rest of het face. Good earrings too, they were a quite complicated curved shape.
Tracy drew Nicola for 30 minutes then spent about 2 hours painting her in watercolours. As Nicola was pale and wore a white blouse she disappeared into the background so Tracy added burnt umber to make her come forward in the painting.
Here is Alastair's finished portrait of Nicola followed by the judges top three paintings by the public, their favourite three paintings by young artists and images from the wall shown at the beginning of the programme. There was no favourite painting by Nicola, but if she chooses one in a following programme it will be added later.


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glennon@arizona.edu
Robert Glennon is one of the nation's preeminent experts on water policy and law. The recipient of two National Science Foundation grants, Glennon serves as an advisor to governments, corporations, think tanks, law firms, and NGOs looking to solve serious challenges around water sustainability and planning. Glennon is the author of Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It, which has become a go-to resource for environmental policy stakeholders nationwide. Unquenchable received a Rachel Carson Book Award for Reporting on the Environment from the Society of Environmental Journalists. He is also the author of Water Follies: Groundwater Pumping and the Fate of America's Fresh Waters. In 2014, Glennon and two co-authors collaborated with the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution to explore solutions to broken federal and state laws that are contributing to worsening water shortages in California and other Western states. Their groundbreaking report, Shopping for Water: How the Market Can Mitigate Water Shortages in the American West, received widespread national attention and is viewed by many as a game-changer for water policy moving forward. Glennon is a sought-after speaker and analyst, helping reporters and the public understand the current water policy landscape and what we can do to build a sustainable water future. His speaking schedule has taken him to more than 30 states as well as to Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East. Glennon contributes regularly to national print media including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. He has been a guest on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Talk of the Nation with Neal Conan, The Diane Rehm Show, C SPAN2's Book TV, and numerous National Public Radio shows. He has been a commentator for American Public Media's Marketplace, and he was featured in the 2011 feature-length documentary Last Call at the Oasis. Glennon is a Regents Professor and Morris K. Udall Professor of Law and Public Policy in the Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. He received a J.D. from Boston College Law School and an M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from Brandeis University. He is a member of the bars of Arizona and Massachusetts.
http://www.robertglennon.net
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Representative Publications
Parched in the West but Shipping Water to China, Bale by Bale, Wall St. J., Oct. 6, 2012, at A13 (co-author, with Peter Culp).
Solar Energy Plants Deserve More U.S. Land, BloombergBusinessweek (Dec. 2, 2011).http://www.businessweek.com/debateroom/archives/2011/12/_pro_look_at_the...
Save Habitats by Giving More Land to Solar Power, BloombergBusinessweek (Sept. 6, 2011). http://www.businessweek.com/news/2011-09-06/save-habitats-by-giving-more...
Storm Clouds Over Solar Energy?, 25 Solar Today 22 (Apr. 2011).
Solar Energy's Cloudy Future, 1 Ariz. J. Envtl. L. & Pol'y 91 (2010) (co-author, with Andrew Reeves).
Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What To Do About It (2009).
Law and the New Institutional Economics: Water Markets and Legal Change in California, 1987-2005, 26 Wash. U. J.L. & Pol'y 183 (2008) (co-author, with Jedidiah Brewer, Michael A. Fleishman, Alan Ker, & Gary Libecap).
Transferring Water in the American West: 1987 - 2005, 40 Univ. Mich. J.L. Reform 1021 (2007) (co-author, with Jed Brewer, Alan Ker, & Gary Libecap).
Tales of French Fries and Bottled Water: The Environmental Consequences of Groundwater Pumping, 37 Envtl. L. 3 (2007).
Water Scarcity, Marketing, and Privatization, 83 Texas L. Rev. 1873 (2005).
Bottling a Birthright?, in Whose Water is it? The Unquenchable Thirst of a Water-Hungry World 9 (Bernadette McDonald & Douglas Jehl eds., 2003).
Water Follies: Groundwater Pumping and the Fate of America's Fresh Waters (2002).
Ph.D. Brandeis University
M.A. Brandeis University
J.D. Boston College Law School
Editor, Boston College Law Review; Member, Order of the Coif
A.B. Boston College
Regents Professor
James E. Rogers College of Law
Morris K. Udall Professor of Law and Public Policy
University of Arizona College of Law
National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility at Griffith University, Gold Coast, Australia
February - May 2012
University of Western Australia Law School
University of Puerto Rico Law School
Kanto Gakuin University, Japan
Visiting Professor of Law
Winter & Spring Quarters 1980
Fellow in Legal History
American Bar Foundation
Visiting Associate Professor of Law
University of Illinois College of Law
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Honorable Anthony Julian, United States District Judge, Boston, Mass.
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Manuscript Reviewer, University of Chicago Press (2003); Island Press (2003); Aspen Publishers (2003); University of Arizona Press (1998; 2000; 2003); Yale University Press (2002).
Member, American Rivers' Scientific and Technical Advisory Commi
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Water Policy Advisor to Pima County, Arizona
Oct. 2003 - present
Co-principal Investigator (with 2 others), Transaction Costs and Institutional Change: An Analysis of Western Water Law Regarding Transfers from Agriculture to Urban and Environmental Uses
2003 - 2005 (National Science Foundation grant of $385,000)
Trustee, Rocky Mountain Mineral Law Foundation
Co-principal Investigator (with 4 others), Restoring and Maintaining Riparian Ecosystem Integrity in Arid Watersheds
1999 - 2003 (National Science Foundation and Environmental Protection Agency grant of $849,000)
Advisory Board, Southwest Rivers
Counsel, Pima County Home Rule Charter Committee
1997 (Provided legal advice and drafted County Charter for consideration by voters.)
Advisory Board, Western Water Law & Policy Reporter
Counsel, Pima County Board of Supervisors
1992 - 1996 (Represented County in constitutional challenge to Arizona tax statutes.)
Consultant, to law firms in Tucson, Phoenix, Los Angeles, and Kansas City concerning issues of Constitutional Law and Water Law
Regents' Professor
Rachel Carson Book Award for Reporting on the Environment, Society of Environmental Journalists
2010 (for Unquenchable: America's Water Crisis and What to Do About It (Island Press 2009))
Honorable Mention, Trout Unlimited's List of 11 Must-Have Books Ever Published on the Environment
Mortar Board Citation Award, University of Arizona Mortar Board Honor Society
Recipient, Leslie F. and Patricia Bell Faculty Award, James E. Rogers College of Law


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Bronisława Aniela Hanak (ur. 1 sierpnia 1946 w Książenicach) – polska geolog, profesor nadzwyczajny Politechniki Śląskiej.

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W 1970 ukończyła studia na Politechnice Śląskiej i pozostała na uczelni jako pracownik naukowo-badawczy i wykładowca. W 1976 obroniła przygotowaną pod kierownictwem prof. Wiesława Gabzdyla pracę "Petrograficzna charakterystyka węgli koksowych z kopalni Moszczenica dla określenia ich wzbogacalności" i uzyskała stopień doktora nauk technicznych w zakresie geologii. W 1994 habilitowała się przedstawiając rozprawę "Zróżnicowanie petrograficzne i chemiczno – technologiczne węgla płomiennego typu 31 z warstw łaziskich i libiąskich". Zakres prac badawczych prowadzonych przez Bronisław Hanak obejmuje geologię i petrologię węgla oraz mineralogię i geochemię odpadów przemysłowych. Pełniła funkcję członka oraz wiceprzewodniczącej wielu organizacji i stowarzyszeń naukowych m.in. International Committee of Coal and Organic Petrology i Normalizacyjnej Komisji Problemowej PKN ds. Paliw Naturalnych, była wiceprzewodniczącą w Polskim Towarzystwie Geologicznym Oddział Górnośląski. W latach 2000-2003 pełniła funkcję zastępcy dyrektora Instytutu Geologii Stosowanej ds. Nauki, w latach 2003-2013 była kierownikiem Zakładu Mineralogii, Petrografii i Geochemii Środowiska.

Dorobek naukowy Bronisławy Hanak obejmuje 65 publikacji, była promotorem obrony trzech doktoratów.

Odznaczenia i nagrody
 Złota odznaka honorowa "Zasłużony dla Górnictwa RP",
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Pilimini est une ville et une sous-préfecture de Guinée, rattachée à la préfecture de Koubia et la région de Labé. Situé à 32 km au Nord est de labé.

Population
En 2016, le nombre d'habitants est estimé à , à partir d'une extrapolation officielle du recensement de 2014 qui en avait dénombré .

Personnalités liées à Pilimini

 Siradjou Diallo, homme politique

 Aminata Pilimini Diallo,  journaliste et militante
Diariatou Diallo, journaliste et militante

Notes et références

Ville en Guinée
Sous-préfecture en Guinée


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Q: Proving $\frac{a}{a^2+2b^2}+\frac{b}{b^2+2c^2}+\frac{c}{c^2+2a^2}\geq 1$ when $a^2+b^2+c^2=a^3+b^3+c^3$ In this answer, @MichaelRozenberg stated the following inequality:

Let $a$, $b$ and $c$ be positive numbers such that $a^3+b^3+c^3=a^2+b^2+c^2.$ Then
  $$\frac{a}{a^2+2b^2}+\frac{b}{b^2+2c^2}+\frac{c}{c^2+2a^2}\geq 1.$$

Edit: Here is a brute force way:
For $a,b,c>0$ we can prove $$\frac{a}{a^2+2b^2}+\frac{b}{b^2+2c^2}+\frac{c}{c^2+2a^2}\geq\frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{a^3+b^3+c^3}.$$
Assume WLOG that $a\le b$ and $a\le c$. So $b=a+x$ and $c=a+y$ for some $x,y>0$. Then the above inequality is equivalent to $$42 a^6 \left(x^2-x y+y^2\right)+6 a^5 \left(15 x^3+4 x^2 y-7 x y^2+15 y^3\right)+10    a^4 \left(9 x^4+10 x^3 y-x y^3+9 y^4\right)+a^3 \left(50 x^5+103 x^4 y+34 x^3    y^2+6 x^2 y^3+7 x y^4+50 y^5\right)+a^2 \left(14 x^6+57 x^5 y+27 x^4 y^2+10 x^3    y^3+3 x^2 y^4+9 x y^5+14 y^6\right)+a \left(2 x^7+14 x^6 y+13 x^5 y^2+4 x^4 y^3-4    x^3 y^4+7 x^2 y^5+2 y^7\right)+2 x^3 y \left(x^4+2 x^2 y^2-2 x y^3+y^4\right)\geq0$$ which is true because

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*$x^2-xy+y^2=xy+(x-y)^2\geq 0$,

*$15 x^3+4x^2y-7xy^2+15y^3=8(x^3+y^3)+11x^2y+7(x-y)^2(x+y)\geq0$,

*$9 x^4+10 x^3 y - x y^3 +9y^4=8(x^4+y^4) + 11 x^3 y+(x-y)^2(x^2+xy+y^2)$,

*$x^4+2x^2y^2-2xy^3+y^4=x^4+x^2y^2+y^2(x-y)^2\geq0$

A: I meant the following solution.
By C-S
$$\sum_{cyc}\frac{a}{a^2+2b^2}=\sum_{cyc}\frac{a^2(a+2c)^2}{a(a+2c)^2(a^2+2b^2)}\geq\frac{\left(\sum\limits_{cyc}a(a+2c)\right)^2}{\sum\limits_{cyc}a(a+2c)^2(a^2+2b^2)}.$$
Thus, it's enough to prove that
$$(a+b+c)^4(a^3+b^3+c^3)\geq(a^2+b^2+c^2)\sum\limits_{cyc}a(a+2c)^2(a^2+2b^2)$$ or
$$\sum_{cyc}(4a^6b+3a^5b^2+a^5c^2+a^4b^3-a^4c^3+12a^5bc-8a^4b^2c-4a^4c^2b+8a^3b^3c-16a^3b^2c^2)\geq0$$ or
$$\sum_{cyc}(4a^6b+2a^5b^2+2a^4b^3-4a^4b^2c-4a^3b^2c^2)+$$
$$+\sum_{cyc}(a^5b^2+a^5c^2-a^4b^3-a^4c^3+12a^5bc-4a^4b^2c-4a^4c^2b+8a^3b^3c-12a^3b^2c^2)\geq0,$$
which is true by AM-GM and Muirhead.

A: I would write $$\frac{a}{a^2+2b^2}+\frac{b}{b^2+2c^2}+\frac{c}{c^2+2a^2}\geq \frac{a^2+b^2+c^2}{a^3+b^3+c^3}$$

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Final fantasy 7 remake: tifa's weapon locations and their abilities
Final Fantasy 7 Remake is an excellent take on a classic game that has a few unique ideas of its own without sacrificing the core essence of what made the original popular in the first place. From great materia combinations to the legendary recreations of iconic moments, Final Fantasy 7 Remake is easily one of the best ways to experience this title if you never managed to get into the original game because of its dated nature.
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Players could control a total of four characters in the game, each with their own unique move sets and abilities. The various weapons that players could find in Final Fantasy 7 Remake for each of these characters also had great weapon abilities of their own that are a blast to use. Given that a lot of players will be using Tifa because of her fun combat style, here are all of her weapon abilities ranked in order of how useful they are.
In theory, the Chi Trap is a pretty nifty ability to have that can prove to be wildly effective in combat. However, it's the nature of its damage and the caveats of this move that make this less-than-ideal for a fighter like Tifa.
For starters, Chi Trap hits more when Tifa's magic damage is high, which isn't going to be the case since most of her abilities hit for physical damage and you'd want to focus more on that attribute. On top of that, Chi Trap generates an orb that's completely stationary, leading to this technique only being effective against slow-moving or pressured targets who won't be able to move outside the range of this move in time.
It's a testament to Tifa's wide range of amazing techniques that this lauded and powerful technique doesn't even break into her top five weapon abilities. After all, Divekick is an ability that you'll get fairly early on that meshes well with Tifa's combos and attack style.
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This ability does take a while to execute, but this can be made up for if you use this attack right after a Whirling Uppercut. Since Tifa is already airborne after this attack, she can skip half of Divekick's animation and hit enemies for serious damage.
Pressuring and staggering enemies in Final Fantasy 7 Remake is a huge part of the combat system that players will need to exploit time and time again. This is especially true against bosses that barely take any damage unless they've been staggered effectively.
Overpower helps out a lot in increasing the Pressure gauge and cornering enemies with ease. However, keep in mind that standard encounters end without having to stagger enemies all that often, while most bosses that get staggered will probably transition into a completely different cutscene before you can make the most of their vulnerable state.
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The first and most useful ability that you'll use for Tifa is Unbridled Strength. The move seems pretty simple but actually dominoes into so many other strategies and moves that it's easily one of Tifa's best and most diverse moves by a country mile.
Unbridled Strength gives a boost to Tifa's basic attack damage while also unlocking new special moves she can carry out by pressing Triangle. You should ideally make the most of her heightened damage before unleashing one of her many special moves before the buff wears out to make the most of this useful ability.
At a glance, Focused Strike doesn't seem like the greatest ability around. The first part of this attack's animation is a dodge that can be hard to time with an enemy's attack, requiring a lot of practice. What hurts even more is that the damage of this technique isn't all that great either.
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However, the true bonus of Focused Strike is that it recharges a significant portion of Tifa's ATB with each hit, which is pretty useful indeed. Using this technique to trigger the synergized skill of other party members over and over again is a great way to land a ton of damage and stagger most enemies with ease.
It's a shame that you'll only be able to use True Strike after a fair way into the game since this ability is perfect for Tifa's moveset. It hits for a ton of damage and causes enemies to take even more damage in their staggered state.
This makes it the perfect move against bosses that have huge HP pools. Optimizing Tifa to deal with a boss' attacks leads to said foe succumbing to the might of her punches and getting pressured time and time again.
Starshower is easily one of Tifa's best moves by a country mile. This move unleashes a wave of punches that hit for extreme damage while also boosting the power of Tifa's next attack.
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Suffice to say, using Starshower before a Limit Break can lead to Tifa dishing out some truly incredible damage. You should make sure to stock up on ATB charges before expending them multiple times in combat to make the most of this move. This wouldn't be a challenge, though, given how quickly Tifa can raise her ATB with successive attacks.
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In 2017, cryptocurrency made itself heard. It's clear that cryptocurrency and blockchain in general are not just fads but are here to stay. Organizations from governments to banks to small startups are racing to get ahead in what's seen as an exciting new field that could be as revolutionary as the Internet itself. Even J.P. Morgan Chase Chairman and CEO, who called Bitcoin a 'fraud' back in September, has retracted his hard stance on digital currencies and stated in January of 2018 that 'blockchain is real'. J.P. Morgan Chase itself has invested in the research and development of blockchain technology that will improve its global payments system by reducing transaction times from weeks to hours.
Although J.P. Morgan Chase is a clear leader in the global financial system, organizations and people in other parts of the world that aren't necessarily as predominant have looked at blockchain and cryptocurrency in order to improve poor economic conditions or try to assert leadership in an area that is still very much up for grabs.
One region where cryptocurrency has surprisingly been on the rise is the Caribbean, a region that has been plagued by slow economic growth and high levels of debt in recent years. While governments of more developed nations, such as China and the United States, have shown their reluctance when it comes to embracing cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin exchange regulation, governments of Caribbean nations like Puerto Rico and members of the Eastern Caribbean Currency Union (ECCU) have shown their eagerness to embrace and learn about cryptocurrency in order to improve their countries. Moreover, the public and private sectors alike have been exploring cryptocurrency for the purpose of improving regional trade, which has been hit hard by the pulling out of big international banks and lack of foreign reserves. Lastly, since much of the Caribbean is underserved when it comes to banking services, Caribbean countries are turning to cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, to provide better financial services for its citizens.
Perhaps the biggest impediment to cryptocurrency adoption is government regulation. Since governments control the financial system and general flow of money, crackdowns, such as the Chinese government ban on ICOs, can have a huge impact on cryptocurrency adoption and usage.
Caribbean governments, on the other hand, have shown surprising initiative in welcoming cryptocurrency and exploring its uses to improve local economies as well as the Caribbean's presence in a field where there is yet to emerge a clear leader.
In particular, one government that has shown its willingness to lead is the Puerto Rican government. In 2017, Puerto Rico was absolutely devastated by the monster Hurricane Maria. Infrastructure throughout the island was wiped out and even today, hundreds of thousands of people are without food, power, and more.
Puerto Rico is in desperate need of a miracle, and cryptocurrency could be the boost it needs to get the economy as well as country back on track.
In many countries, cryptocurrency is still somewhat of a fringe movement, with discussions on the topic taking place amongst small groups of enthusiasts in informal settings. On the other hand, in Puerto Rico, Governor Ricardo Rosselló himself will be a keynote speaker at Blockchain Unbound, a conference coordinated by the Puerto Rico Department of Economic Development and the Governor's office that brings together Puerto Rican officials and top blockchain and cryptocurrency luminaries like Alena Vranova, Managing Partner of Satoshi Labs, which makes the popular cryptocurrency hardware wallet TREZOR and runs Slush Pool, one of the world's biggest Bitcoin mining pools.
It's not just Puerto Rico though. Eight Caribbean Island economies, which comprise the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB), are even considering issuing their own cryptocurrency called the Digital Eastern Caribbean dollar (DXCD).
Cryptocurrency to Improve Regional Trade and Consumer Prices?
Caribbean economies are generally highly dependent on trade, with economies of countries like Barbados and Jamaica being 80% and 77% comprised of imports and exports respectively.
When it comes to regional trade, the United States Dollar (USD) is king for the exchange of goods and services. However, "de-risking", or the pulling out of big international banks from the Caribbean region in response to US authorities labeling the Caribbean a money-laundering haven and levying fines on banks who aid money-launderers, has left Caribbean banks and businesses with a shortage of foreign exchange reserves (USD), which has hurt regional trade tremendously.
In response, startups, such as Barbados-based Bitt and Caribbean central banks, have been exploring the creation of digital currencies to boost regional trade, which could also ultimately lead to better prices for consumers since the foreign exchange costs associated with exchanging local currencies for USD and back in the traditional trade system would be eliminated or reduced significantly with the use of digital, blockchain-based currencies. Improved profit margins from less foreign exchange costs could mean that businesses would offer better prices to customers.
Ryan Peterson, General Manager for Economic Policy at the Central Bank of Aruba has forecasted that the introduction of a digital currency system would lead to 4-5% GDP growth for Aruba alone, which is significant, considering the region hasn't seen more than 0.5% growth for over 20 years.
According to a 2015 World Bank report, about half of the Caribbean population is unbanked. In other words, 1 in 2 people do not have basic banking services, such as a bank account. Combined with the news of de-risking throughout the Caribbean, this situation doesn't look like it's going to get any better.
Interestingly enough, in countries where traditional finance is failing, cryptocurrency is stepping in as a legitimate alternative.
In 2016, UK-based startup Caricoin launched a Bitcoin wallet in the Caribbean for those who don't have access to basic financial services. Users are able to send and receive Bitcoin without fees and even top-up their mobile phone minutes.
While this doesn't seem like a big deal for people in countries with developed financial institutions, this is huge for regions like the Caribbean, because now people can access, store, and move around their wealth securely rather than do something like stuff their money in their mattress.
Most agree that it's still very early in cryptocurrency. 2017 really saw interest explode with the meteoric rise in price of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as more and more people are seeing the potential of what the technology can do for the world. While one would expect global leaders like the United States to take up the cryptocurrency mantle, this has not been the case. For example, US citizens can't really invest in initial coin offerings (ICOs) because most blockchain and cryptocurrency startups don't want to deal with the onerous regulations of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and risk getting fined millions or even billions of dollars.
Instead, regions like the Caribbean have surprisingly taken the lead on exploring cryptocurrency uses and benefits with top leaders in government taking part in crypto-promotion, governments and businesses working together to use cryptocurrency to improve the embattled regional trade system, and cryptocurrency startups looking to fill the void in traditional financial services for Caribbean citizens.
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We have an expert on craptocurrency, which is the same thing only different. He calls himself C. ben-David which is a stolen identity. But he claims to be an expert in everything, so lets await his craptoinput on this.
Despite the perceived understanding of Cryptocurrency many persons still do not Understand that there is a widening difference between what is Currency(FIAT) and what is by definition Money.
When Satoshi,established the first Protocol of transferring real value through Cryptography; the intention was to deflect allegiance from Central banks and give the transference of Real Money into the hands of everyday individuals.
There is still work to be done in establishing a real permanent connection of Cryptocurrency,however Proper Financial Education as it relates to Banks,tax systems and Monetary integration is the Key.Real Education will be the gel to hold future implementations of Value together.


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What Is the Best Gun for Home Defense | Best Guns for Home Defense 2022
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When it comes to home defense, you need a reliable gun. But what is the best gun for home defense? There are many different options, and each need will be unique.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question: what is the best gun for home defense. It depends on your individual needs and preferences. But, there are some factors to consider when making your decision.
Here are a few of the most important things to think about when choosing a home defense weapon.
Your experience with firearms
Your home's layout, how comfortable you feel using different types of guns.
Let's take a look at some of the most popular options for home defense guns and discuss the pros and cons of each one.
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1 What Is the Best Gun for Home Defense
1.1 Best Type of Gun for Home Defense
1.2 Shotgun vs. Rifle vs. Pistol
1.3 Home Defense Shotguns | Why a Shotgun for Home Defense
1.3.1 Pump Action vs. Semi-Auto Shotgun
1.4 Home Defense Rifle | Carbine for Home Defense
1.4.1 Rifle vs. Shotgun
1.5 Home Defense Pistols
1.7 Combination Weapons
1.8 Pistol Caliber Carbine AR-9
1.9 Best Guns for Home Defense: Pistols, Shotguns, Concealed Carry, and More
1.10 What Is the Best Gun for Home Defense
When it comes to selecting the best type of gun for home defense, there are a lot of factors to consider. The best gun for home defense is easy-to-use and reliable, and powerful enough to stop an intruder.
Shotgun vs. Rifle vs. Pistol
As a civvy, defending your home is one rare possible situation where you'll need to use a firearm. When it comes to picking the best type of gun for home defense, there are three possible viewpoints:
Home Defense Shotguns
Home Defense Rifle
Home Defense Pistols
Each of these types of guns has its own benefits and drawbacks. So, it's crucial to understand what each option offers before selecting. Read on to learn more about your options if a pistol, shotgun, or rifle interests you for home defense.
Home Defense Shotguns | Why a Shotgun for Home Defense
Shotguns are among the most popular and frequently recommended home defense weapons. A 12 gauge shotgun or 20 gauge shotgun home defense, perhaps? 12 gauge 00 buckshot bulk?
This gun shoots several pellets in all directions and increases your chances of hitting your target. A three-inch shell loaded with 00 buckshot is effectively equivalent to packing 12-15 tiny steel ball bearings, about 8 or 9 millimeters in diameter, into one shot. In other words, it's almost like shooting 10-15 bullets at once.
A shotgun blast to the torso at close range can sharply halve someone. It's part of why the government outlawed sawed-off shotguns during the gangster era. In addition, a shotgun barrel length of lesser than 18 inches is subject to the NFA.
The shorter the shotgun barrel, the swifter the shot – or the spread of the buckshot once it leaves it.
Shotgun spread is – the distance between the center of a bullet and where it strikes an object. The longer the shotgun barrel length, the broader the reach will be.
The best home defense shotguns – have a barrel length of 18-30 inches to help keep the spread tight. Unfortunately, shotguns with barrels less than 18 inches long often prove too short to shoot accurately and comfortably.
Shotguns for defense should have a barrel of at least 18″ and no more than 30″. A shorter length decreases accuracy and comfort when shooting. (Note: A shotgun with a barrel less than 18″ will likely serve best as a hunting gun rather than for self-defense.)
Pump Action vs. Semi-Auto Shotgun
When it comes to shotguns, there are two main types: pump-action and semi-automatic. Both have their advantages and disadvantages.
Pump-action shotguns are typically more reliable, while semi-automatic shotguns are faster to fire. However, semi-automatic shotguns are also more prone to jamming.
The best home defense shotguns are pump-action or semi-automatic – they are best known for their stopping power. In addition, their pellet size and number, more than other guns – make them very effective at close quarters against multiple attackers. Best used inside the home, where the recoil or kick won't be a factor.
The best type of shotgun to use in home defense is probably the pump-action, like the Mossberg 500 or Remington 870. These shotguns are available in 20 and 12 gauge versions and hold five or more rounds in the tube. So you can keep pumping 'til you run out of ammo, if necessary. Learn more about Pump Shotgun For Home Defense and Find out if it is the Right Choice For You!
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Is the question answered? No, not yet. Keep in mind that there are drawbacks.
The biggest drawback of shotguns is the excessive recoil, making them difficult to fire. If you do not secure that buttstock properly on your shoulder, it will feel very excruciating.
Shooting this type of gun is not everyone's cup of tea. In particular, some elderlies, women, and those with small frames.
Finally, many individuals believe that because shotguns have a closer range and the pellets lose speed quickly, they do not penetrate structures – this isn't always true. For example, shotguns can pierce through sheets of plywood or walls!
Home Defense Rifle | Carbine for Home Defense
When you enter a gunfight with a weapon, the rifle or carbine to choose is the AR. They can carry more ammunition than shotguns or handguns. That's something that stands out right away. They are more uncomplicated to shoot accurately under pressure and have minor recoil. A rifle or carbine offers improved balance and accuracy over a shotgun or handgun.
Rifle vs. Shotgun
Is it true that they're superior to shotguns or handguns in every scenario? Unfortunately, no, and here's why:
Most rifles and carbines do not have a buttstock to absorb recoil as you might find on a shotgun, so if accuracy is your concern, these weapons may be too hard to handle under stress for some shooters. On the other hand, most people can shoot a handgun better than any rifle or carbine.
You should consider the best home-defense gun for you to be something that you can handle efficiently (both in accuracy and recoil). If this is your concern, then get yourself a shotgun.
Rifles and carbines have the best accuracy, but even a 12-gauge shotgun can be accurate at home defense ranges under 15 yards. And it has less recoil to manage. But again, if you aren't comfortable with a long gun or capable of hitting your target under stress, get yourself a handgun that you can handle without a problem.
Lately, veterans and influencers in the gun sector claim that the AR-15 is the best home defense firearm. With the growth of AR-15 alternatives, many seemed to agree with them.
These men have more practical real-world combat expertise. But I would have to disagree with them due to Bullet penetration.
A rifle bullet may penetrate the bad guy, the walls, and actually into your home. The force of rifle bullets has both advantages and drawbacks.
Aside from that, they are longer and more tough to use in confined places like inside a home with narrow hallways and doors. Those bullets will over-penetrate, and you won't be able to direct where they go depending on varied factors. Right away, it appears the benefits do not outweigh the drawbacks. The advantages may or may not always exceed the disadvantages.
A pistol is another choice for home defense. They are tiny, portable, and simple to fire than a shotgun.
Because there is less power pushing a pistol caliber bullet out of the gun, it has less energy and causes lesser damage than a rifle round. BUT: owing to the pistol's shorter barrels and smaller physical dimensions, they are simpler to manage inside a structure or home!
A gun with hollow-point ammo is least likely to over-penetrate the adversary. Hollow-point bullets intend to remain within the bad guy and cause more internal damage. Don't you agree that the concept of self-defense is to stop the bad guy as soon as feasible without injuring anyone else?
In this instance, what diminishes pistols' lethality relative to a shotgun or rifle makes them perfect for home defense. Handguns are less potent than a shotgun or rifle, which makes them the best for home defense in this situation.
It's unsafe in tight locations, such as a home with bedrooms or other rooms on the other side of a wall to disregard bullet penetration. The last thing you want is the bullet to go through your adversary and end up somewhere else in the house.
For more comparison reviews, read the best type of home defense guns between shotgun vs. handgun.
You've already gotten the adapter, but now it's time to combine everything.
Combination Weapons
Let's create a single, powerful home-defense platform by taking the best of both worlds. Since pistols are often the ideal weapons for home defense, let's take them to the next level: a pistol-caliber carbine. The AR-9 is a good example.
Pistol Caliber Carbine AR-9
In other words, an AR-9 with an 8-10 inch barrel for superior velocity and expansion on a hollow point round. Add a red-dot optic, sling, and gun light, and you are all set.
There are many great alternatives available at various price points.
Palmetto State Armory AR-9
Sig MPX PCC
CZ Evo
An AR-9 is a pistol-caliber bullet in an AR carbine. If we employ hollow-point rounds in this AR-9, it becomes the best home defense weapon accessible. It combines the advantages of a pistol and rifle into one package!
Check out this video from former Navy SEAL Sean Ryan of Vigilance Elite below. In the clip, he does a live demonstration comparing the efficacy of a rifle, shotgun, and pistol-caliber carbine to see which is superior:
It's a debate as old as firearms themselves: What is the best gun for home defense?
Best Guns for Home Defense: Pistols, Shotguns, Concealed Carry, and More
Some people swear by shotguns, while others prefer pistols. But which one is the best option for protecting your home and your loved ones? Check out these links below to learn more:
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Rifles: Top 10 Best Home Defense Rifles 2021
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The best gun for home defense is a matter of personal preference. Shotguns offer the best stopping power, but it requires close range.
Handguns are best for indoor distances. And rifles can stop an intruder from a distance and allow more shooting time.
It is best to shoot with all three types of firearms to decide which one best suits your needs.
BOTTOM LINE: There is no "best" gun; it's all about what works best given your situation (close or far). I recommend you take all of these firearms out for a test drive and see which one feels most comfortable and offers the most protection in your specific situation.
Remember, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to become competent in any firearm you choose for your home defense. You will not become skilled unless you practice with it regularly and learn all there is to know about it. So invest and take the time to understand what you need to become and remain a legal, responsible gun owner. Learn How to Choose the Right Gun for your Needs. Stay safe out there!
Check out this video of Survival Gear for the Top 10 9mm Carbines | Best Pistol Caliber Carbine (PCC):
What do you think is the best gun for Home Defense?
The gun you are best at
When do you think is it appropriate to shoot another person in your home, and when should you refrain from doing so? Do you have any personal experience with guns in the case of self-defense within your own home? Please share with us in the comment section below.
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I can also play, arriving at my usual time.
Fred and I plan to play tonight, if there are any others.  However, we will be late (say 8 pm), coming after the CBC AGM.  I can bring the board around 6.30 if anyone will be there.