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Practical Victorian Magic: Ami McKay's The Witches of New York
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Seventeen year old Beatrice Dunn has had it with her small town. She leaves her limited prospects in Stony Point for the wilds of New York City following a job notice in the newspaper for a "Respectable Lady" who is "well versed in sums, etiquette, tea making, and the language of flowers." Beatrice is particularly keen on the last line of the advert: "Those averse to magic need not apply." Tea and Sympathy is a magical tea shop catering to high society ladies run by a witch named Eleanor St. Clair and her fortune telling BFF Adelaide Thom. As Beatrice settles into her new digs, her magic flourishes beyond her wildest expectations and she learns to communicate with the dead.
Each of the women encounter a man that will change their lives. When Eleanor's secret relationship with an engaged woman ends upon her marriage, the new husband seeks to punish Eleanor for her proclivities. Adelaide, having sworn to remain single, finds herself increasingly attached to a former army doctor who wants to use science to explain magic. Meanwhile, a reverend with a little too much time on his hands and an obsession with the Salem Witch Trials decides to "cure" Beatrice. On the edges lurk sinister supernatural forces with their sights set on the trio.
Think Practical Magic with Victorian twist and you'll have a good sense for Ami McKay's latest novel, The Witches of New York. Bookended between the arrival and display of Cleopatra's Needle in Manhattan in 1880, this absorbing, amiable tale centers on three young witches and the violent men who seek to destroy them. Beatrice, Adelaide, and Eleanor take on the perils of an ancient evil and the vicious whims of the patriarchy all while brewing up spells and summoning spirits from beyond the veil. This is McKay's second novel set in this world. The first, The Virgin Cure, features Moth, aka Adelaide, but Witches of New York isn't a sequel and can be read as a standalone.
Overall, Witches of New York is a fine novel, but there are some troubling elements just under the surface. First off, I'm really tired of people tossing around "Gypsy" like it's no big deal. While I get that the novel uses the terminology of the era, historical fiction has managed just fine with using non-offensive words to describe other groups. That word has long been established as a derogatory term for Rroma, so why are we still using it? This is the second ARC I've read this month with that slur. Seriously, writers and editors, y'all need to put an end to this. (Addendum: can we also stop giving every Rroma character dark, mystical powers? That stereotype has long since been played out.)
As much as Witches of New York is all about female empowerment and 19th century nasty women taking on the patriarchy, ultimately it's indistinguishable from contemporary white feminism. Witches of New York is feminist only if you define feminism by how it assists white women. Eleanor, Beatrice, and Adelaide didn't offer their witchy means of empowerment and self-determination to women like me.
By the 1880s, African American women were active in the women's suffrage movement, especially the American Woman Suffrage Association, an abolitionist group that supported Black male suffrage. McKay, however, features the National Woman's Suffrage Association group, an organization formed by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton when they refused to back the 15th Amendment because it didn't include women and caused a schism in the American Equal Rights Association. I don't know why McKay chose to represent the NWSA over the AWSA, but it adds another layer of uncomfortableness to the larger social context in which the novel sits. Although the effect was likely unintentional, by excluding women of color, McKay perpetuates the myth that feminism is one-size-fits-all.
I also wasn't too happy with how the queer romance is reduced to a man's plot device. Eleanor never talks about her sexuality or what it means to be a lesbian in the Victorian period. For her, queerness seems to just be sexual dalliances with pretty young women rather being a part of her identity. Worse, when her lover disappears, she's more or less forgotten about in lieu of giving page after page to her vengeful husband. When the only person in a novel to have an opinion about women being queer is the jealous husband, there's a problem.
Everything from the story to the characters to the narration was charming if a little twee. It felt almost like McKay was aiming for Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell and missed. It's not quite as fun as it could be, nor as deep as it thinks it is, but it's a pleasant novel perfect for a picnic or the beach. The story is expansive, with a dozen or so characters all vying for attention.
To her credit, McKay does a good job giving them all unique personalities and enough depth to make them feel like they have interior lives beyond the plot. However, each character also has their own side plot, meaning there are a ton of loose threads to tie off at the end. So many loose threads that McKay drops a good chunk of them without any resolution or explanation. Whole characters seemingly very important early on vanish off the face of the earth without so much as a fare thee well. Same goes for the side plots: way too many of them, most abandoned without fanfare.
Yet McKay is good enough that the novel's sprawling nature doesn't come off as scattered or like she's padding out a thin plot. It feels more like exploring a well-built world. I loved the little extras tacked on, like the newspaper clippings and the fairytale about the first witch and the demon, even though it is, again, very white and rich-focused and utterly ignorant of the actual history of cultural beliefs in magic. McKay piles on detail after detail to bring her magical New York to life. The attention to historical detail (save the demographics) is lush and exciting.
Her characters were a delight to read. I loved spending time with Eleanor, Adelaide, and Beatrice, and was rooting for them from page one. I longed to commiserate on the follies of men with Eleanor and a cuppa. I looked forward to Beatrice discovering the breadth and depth of her powers. And my heart ached with Adelaide's as she blamed herself for what happened to Beatrice.
McKay is a powerful, beautiful writer, and her characters are fascinating and well-grounded. The novel was hard to put down. I was so hooked on what would happen next that I consumed all 500+ pages in just a few days. Even with the limited vision of feminism, absent diversity, and undercooked side plots, I still largely liked Witches of New York. If nothing else, Witches of New York was enough of an enticement to make me want to check out McKay's other two books.
The Witches of New York is available from Harper Perennial.
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The remixes complement the single in diverse ways, while celebrating the original track's genius. Some of these seem like generic remixes, but I think that some genre bias may have tainted my perception. Each version is worth a listen and its place on the release.
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Shows consumers already know and recommendations from other people are the biggest drivers of content choice on streaming, according to the ratings service's latest Total Audience Report.
New data from Nielsen supports why Netflix was willing to pay such a premium to continue streaming Friends through the remainder of 2019. It also might help explain why "So what are you watching?" is such common small talk.
The ratings service's latest Total Audience Report (for the third quarter of 2018) focuses on how viewers find and select streaming content. The upshot: Consumers largely base their decisions on what — and who — they already know.
A quarterly survey by Nielsen's MediaTech Trender, which focuses on emerging technology and services, shows that when it comes to picking streaming content, the most influential factor — cited by two-thirds of respondents — is "existing shows I used to watch on broadcast media being available for streaming."
Figures like that speak to how important library content is to streamers. Hulu has said its users watch 20 hours of animation per month, a big reason it locked down exclusive streaming deals for Family Guy, King of the Hill, Bob's Burgers and other 20th Century Fox TV series.
On the flip side, streaming may have helped extend the lives of some long-running shows. Younger viewers who discovered Grey's Anatomy on Netflix have helped keep the ABC series among TV's top-rated dramas into its 15th season, the network's head of programming strategy, Andy Kubitz, told The Hollywood Reporter.
The second biggest factor in selecting streaming content, cited by 66 percent of Nielsen's respondents, is recommendations from family and friends. That ranks several points ahead of any other method of discovery, as seen in the graphic below, and 18 percentage points ahead of the streaming services' own recommendation engines.
Reviews and information about new shows on broadcast media also rank ahead of recommendation engines. Traditional advertising is cited least among the eight factors Nielsen lists.
Subscription-based VOD services — big players Netflix, Amazon's Prime Video and Hulu, along with more specialized platforms like DC Universe and ESPN+ — now reach 67 percent of the nearly 120 million TV households in the U.S. as of September 2018. That's up from 61 percent a year earlier.
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Among people who don't intend to add streaming services to their media diet, the most common reasons are satisfaction with current providers (cited by 36 percent) and the additional cost (33 percent).


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Pew Rentals – date of the rental and the location of the rented pew.
Examinations – will include further details about your ancestor's life such as work history, when and to whom they were married and previous residences.
Jury Lists – the lists are of eligible jurors and will include the individual's name, residence, occupation or calling, nature of qualification and amount contributed to the poor rate. Some individuals are classified as special jurors.
Settlements – the settlement papers usually included the name of the person's previous parish, names of their family members and personal details such as age, birthplace and occupation. It was a legal certificate to state that you were a resident of the parish and, therefore, a responsibility of that parish.
Bastardy papers – the papers will register the name of the child, mother and the possible father, as well as the amount of money owed to the parish for the child.
Overseers and Churchwardens' accounts – date and amount of parish relief paid to an individual or how much an individual has paid to the parish, as well as expenses paid by the parish and to whom.
Discover more about the records by using the arrows on either side of the image. By browsing through the parish documents, you will learn more about the context of the records and why your ancestor's name has appeared in these records.
In the past, local parishes were responsible for far more than keeping the records of births, marriages and deaths. Collectively, the records kept by parishes of local and civic affairs are called the parish chest. The records include the levying of taxes, selection of juries and pew rentals within the church.
Each parish was responsible for supporting its poor and pauper families. Residents were required to pay poor rates, which went to support these individuals through poor relief or the workhouses. In the parish chest records, we also find bastardy bonds and papers. These were investigations into the paternal responsibility of children born to an unknown father. They also documented the father's mandated payments.
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Se entiende por brass band, banda de viento-metal, una banda de música o conjunto musical compuesto, generalmente, por instrumentos de metal, a menudo con una sección de percusión. Los conjuntos que incluyen instrumentos de viento también pueden denominarse brass band en ciertas tradiciones (especialmente en el contexto de las bandas de música de Nueva Orleans), pero pueden denominarse más correctamente bandas militares, bandas de concierto o bandas de "metales y cañas" ("brass and reed" bands).

Orígenes

La brass band (banda de metales), como grupo de metal y percusión, nace, esencialmente, para acompañar los momentos rituales de la vida de las comunidades negras de Nueva Orleans, en los Estados Unidos, en el tránsito de los siglos XIX y XX. Así, participaba y participa en ceremonias religiosas, como los entierros, o fiestas populares, como el Carnaval.

A partir de esta música de raíz popular, nacerá el jazz, inicialmente en su estilo llamado Nueva Orleans o también por parte de la etnia blanca dixieland.

Esta formación pervive como una de las muestras musicales más genuinas de Nueva Orleans, con formaciones históricas y, a la vez, renovadoras, como la Dirty Dozen Brass Band o la Rebirth Brass Band. Paralelamente, se extendió por todo el mundo, y hoy la brass band existe en muchísimos lugares, participando regularmente en festivales de jazz.

Véase también

 Festival Internacional de Dixieland de Tarragona

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Digital Signatures Authentication
On July 1st 2016, eIDAS was introduced in the EU to replace the almost 20 year old European Signatures Directive. The directive was originally built with the intent to encourage the adoption of electronic signatures, and provide a legal framework by which member states could implement for consistency. Furthermore, the EU came out with a new strategy called "Digital Single Market", which was to drive e-commerce across the EU and globally. The directive was found to hamper the efforts for the digital single market, and thus in 2014 it was announced that eIDAS would eventually take it's place.
What's changed in eIDAS?
As the directive was originally written in 1999, naturally the writers wrote the regulations with hardware in mind. This included hard tokens, hard chips and smart cards, and other physical solutions. Little did any of us know back in 1999, it would take not even a decade for cloud services to take over the market, along with widespread virtualization of almost everything we do in the computing world. eIDAS will not only dictate regulations for member states, but will also affect transactions that occur cross-border, including those between the EU and the US.
Going forward, the types of signatures that are accepted and regulated by the EU are the following:
Simple Electronic Signatures- Broad scope, general usage and typically low security.
Advanced Electronic Signatures – Authentication of the signer is provided by through the issuance of a digital certification by a trusted authority (CA).
Qualified Electronic Signatures – Similar to advanced electronic signatures the signer is authenticated; however in this case the CA is supervised by authorities which have been designated by the EU.
Benefits of eIDAS include increasing the security and interoperability of cross-border transactions, providing accountability for transactions and signatures, reduction of paperwork and manual processes, and increasing the convenience of services such as those provided by financial services and the government.
How does this affect business in the US?
These regulations have the potential to greatly impact many US-based international businesses in terms of creating a better structure to follow, as there are no formal regulations in the North America for electronic signatures. While individual states and industries have produced legislation and guidance on signatures, there is no uniformity across the country – similar to what the EU experienced while working under the European Signatures Directive. But given that many US and EU-based businesses are highly interconnected and present on the global stage, any corporation working in both regions has been impacted by eIDAS and must work towards eIDAS compliance.
As eIDAS has introduced substantial changes to how transactions and signatures are governed, many businesses in the US that have operations or clients/customers in the EU have found themselves scrambling to implement appropriate technologies that can meet the requirements of eIDAS. What makes this transition difficult is many of the e-signature technology companies is the US are left in the same boat: they too, must become eIDAS compliant.
In March of 2015, an event was held by the European Commission to discuss eIDAS with over 100 EU public and private sector representatives. One of the largest stated goals from that meeting was the aim to achieve global interoperability, which meant national governments working with the EU would need to ensure that their own regulations (or lack thereof, in the case of the US) would meet those of eIDAS. After information was released between March through September of 2015, many sectors within the EU, the US, and other countries began preparing for the change.
A closer look at the financial sector
The financial services sector across the world viewed eIDAS as a double-edged sword – it was both a great help in creating guidance for e-signatures, but also represented quite a bit of work to execute prior to July 1, 2016. But as financial organizations are highly interconnected and facilitate millions of global transactions daily, eIDAS had possibly the greatest impact on this sector out of any. In order to accommodate and integrate with the financial sector, many banks both within the EU and other countries began working with the European Central Bank (ECB) in 2015 to draft technical standards that were adopted by the European Commission and taken into account for eIDAS to encourage interoperability rather than disruption and isolation. Still, both in the US, the EU and around the world, eIDAS is leading to a significant change in operations in many banks as it is changing how they interact with customers, AML standards, and digital banking platforms.
eIDAS was simply the next step for electronic signatures. Those of us in the US, as well as in the EU and across the world will continue to see the use of e-signatures increasingly expand. This no doubt will result in further regulatory amendments to eIDAS, as well the US adopting more structured, consistent e-signature regulations that compliment eIDAS. The sectors to pay closest attention to in the US, which will be the most highly affected industries will be government, financial services, and healthcare. As these industries are tightly regulated already (by the Fed, HIPAA, PCI, and other regulations), it is likely that the US will model any nation-wide regulations off of these industries, as well as eIDAS.
Selected articles on Authentication (2014-16), by Heather Walker, Luis Balbas, Guillaume Forget,and Dawn M. Turner
Selected articles on Electronic Signing and Digital Signatures (2014-16), by Ashiq JA, Guillaume Forget, Peter Landrock, Torben Pedersen, Dawn M. Turner and Tricia Wittig
REGULATION (EU) No 910/2014 on electronic identification and trust services for electronic transactions in the internal market and repealing Directive 1999/93/EC (2014) by the European Parliament and the European Commission
Recommendations for the Security of Internet Payments (Final Version) (2013), by the European Central Bank
Draft NIST Special Publication 800-63-3: Digital Authentication Guideline (2016), by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA.
NIST Special Publication 800-63-2: Electronic Authentication Guideline (2013), by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, USA.
Security Controls Related to Internet Banking Services (2016), Hong Kong Monetary Authority
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The Editor background is GREY by default when you are composing a post. The Editor background is DARK GREY by default when images are being uploaded.

## How do I create a post that contains a mixture of images, text, video, links, etc.?

Each Editor post can be made up of multiple containers. Each container can hold an image, text, video links, and more. Containers can be re-ordered on the fly, which gives you a great deal of control over how your posts look.

To create a new image container from a text container, simply click on the upload image icon at the bottom right corner of the open Editor. To create a new text container from an image container, just start typing in the blank container at the bottom of the Editor.

## How can I rearrange the order of images, text, and other stuff I put in the Editor?

Click and drag the arrow icon in the corner of each container in the Editor to move it up and down, until it snaps to the desired position within your post.

## How can I format text and add links to my posts in the Editor?

The simplest way is to highlight the portion of text that you want to format. A small edit menu pops up that allows you to add a link, or change the style of your text to bold or italic.

To use an emoji in your post, begin by typing a colon : in your post or comment. A pop-up menu will appear offering you a choice of Emojis! [Read more here.](https://ello.co/wtf/support/text-and-emojis/)

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## Can I use big images and enter lots of text?

Ello can display large, full-screen images and very long text posts. There is no size limit.

## How can I view large images that don't fit my screen?

Resize large images just by clicking on them.

![Resize large images by clicking on them]({% asset_path resizing.gif %})

## Can I edit a post once I've put it up?

Yes. To edit a post while in Grid View, click directly on the post or any text above or below the post to open it. On the right side of the screen, select the pencil icon above the comments.

To edit a post while in List View, click on the views listed directly underneath the post to open it. On the right side of the screen, select the pencil icon above the comments.

![Editing a post]({% asset_path edit-icon.jpg %})

## Can I delete a post once I've put it up?

Yes. Open the post and select the delete post icon next to the pencil icon above the comments.

## Can I comment on a post?

Yes! Click on the speech bubble underneath the post to show its comments. A box will appear for you to enter your comment.

![Commenting on a post]({% asset_path comment-icon.jpg %})

## What does it mean to watch a post?

Yes, watching a post is a notifications-based experience to help you engage with the people commenting on the posts you like most. When you leave a comment or click the watch post icon (the lightning bolt under the comments on a post) you'll be notified of all future comments on that post.

Just click the watch post icon once more to un-watch a post and mute further notifications.

## Can I repost another person's post?

Yes. Just hit the repost button underneath the post you like, and you will see the original post in your Editor. Add additional thoughts below the original post and hit the grey arrow to submit your post.

![Reposting a post]({% asset_path repost-icon.jpg %})

Next to the repost icon, you will see a grey number. Click it to see everyone that's reposted that post. If you don't want anyone to repost your posts, you can disable reposting on your Settings page.

## If I delete a post, what happens to reposts of my post?

All reposts of your post will be deleted too.

## How can I view fresh, new daily curated content?

Every day, Ello finds finds new and interesting content that is curated and featured on the Editorial Homepage. To view a "snapshot" of what's happening on Ello, simply click on the Ello logo in the upper left-hand corner of the screen to open the Editorial Homepage.

## How do I discover new artists?

Go to the [Search]({{ site.webapp_url }}/search) page and type your friend's name or username.

On the Discover page of iOS mobile app, you can use the "Find My Friends" feature, which uses the e-mail addresses in your contact list. Just follow the instructions using the "Find My Friends" pop-up.

Ello does not save the email addresses of the people in your contact list, and will always ask your permission before following, finding, or inviting them!

## How can I use the Discover experience to find interesting people and/or things to follow?

Click on [Discover](https://ello.co/discover) in the upper right hand corner. You can select "Featured", "Trending", or "Recent" from the top of the stream of posts to take a general look around. Then, explore the various categories listed above the header. To view all categories, select "See All". From any of those categories, you can select people based on the content that you find interesting.

## How are e-mails protected when importing friends on the Ello mobile apps?

When you agree to let the Ello app access your contact list to find your friends, email addresses are one-way hashed with a salt, and not permanently stored by Ello.

## What if I don't want people to find me on Ello?

On your [Settings]({{ site.webapp_url }}/settings) page just set "Discoverable" to "No". Then no one will be able to find you using the "Find my friends" feature on the mobile app!

## How do I invite my friends?

Click on your avatar in the upper right hand corner, select "[Invite](https://ello.co/invitations)", and follow the instructions.

Friends can also join on the [Ello Home Page]({{ site.webapp_url }}/).

## How can I use the Discover tool to find interesting people and/or things to follow?

Click on [Discover]({{ site.webapp_url }}/discover) in the upper right hand corner. You can select "Featured", "Trending", or "Recent" from the far left side of the grey bar to take a general look around. Then, explore the various categories listed to the right. To view all categories, select "See All". From any of those categories, you can select people based on the content that you find interesting.

## How can I subscribe to categories?

You can personalize your experience on Ello by subscribing to categories. To subscribe to a category, click on [Discover]({{ site.webapp_url }}/discover)and "Edit" listed above the stream to the right of the listed categories. From the category subscription page, select the green "subscribe" button in each category block. The button turns GREY to indicate a subscription to that category.

To unsubscribe, select the grey "subscribed" button.

## How are emails protected when importing contacts on Ello's mobile apps?

How are emails protected when importing contacts on Ello's mobile apps?

## What if I don't want people to find me on Ello?

On your Settings page just set "Discoverable" to "No". Then no one will be able to find you using the "Find my friends" feature on the mobile app!

## How do I invite people to Ello?

Click on your avatar in the upper right hand corner, select ["Invite"](https://ello.co/invitations), and follow the instructions.

Friends can also join on the [Ello Home Page](https://ello.co).

## How do I find other people that share my interests?

Find people and posts that inspire you just by typing whatever it is you're looking for into the [Search]({{ site.webapp_url }}/search) bar. Check out the categories on the [Discover]({{ site.webapp_url }}/discover) page, and the Community Directory [here](/wtf/resources/communities/).

Hashtags are live on Ello too. Use hashtags to organize your posts and find things by interest. You can also search for hashtags on Ello: for example, when you search "#art", posts with the hashtag "#art" will appear on top of your search, with related results below.

## How can I search through everything on Ello?

Click the [Search]({{ site.webapp_url }}/search) icon, type in the keyword that you're looking for, and hit go. Use search words to improve your search.

![Searching on Ello]({% asset_path search-icon.jpg %})

## How do I follow someone on Ello?

Go to the person's profile page and click the FOLLOW button. You can also quickly follow people by clicking the Follow icon next to their post, and on the Ello [Discover](https://ello.co/discover) and [Search](https://ello.co/search) pages.

## How can I stop following someone?

Go to that profile page and click "+ Following" to remove them from your main stream. You can also follow or unfollow people quickly using the follow buttons on the top of posts in your stream, and in Ello [Discover](https://ello.co/discover) and [Search](https://ello.co/search).

![Ello following controls]({% asset_path following-button.png %})

## How do I switch between list and grid view?

If you are using Ello on the web, toggle back and forth from expanded to grid view by clicking the grid/list icons at the bottom right corner of your window. You can also use the = hotkey if you want to switch on the fly.

Ello will remember your view preferences on each of your devices, so the next time you return your views will remain the same!

## How can I see all my posts?

Click on your avatar in the upper right hand corner and select your username.

## How do I view an individual post?

Click on the time stamp (e.g. "4d") next to the post.

## How can I save posts that I really like?

Bookmark them in your Loves stream! Just click the heart underneath any post you love.

![Ello loves icon]({% asset_path loves-icon.jpg %})

## How can I see everything I've loved?

Click on your avatar in the upper right hand corner and select "Loves".

## How can I see what other people love?

Navigate to another person's profile and click on "Loves" underneath their username.

![Ello user loves]({% asset_path loves-profile.jpg %})

## How do I get to my Settings?

You can get to your [Settings]({{ site.webapp_url }}/settings) page by clicking on your avatar in the upper right-hand corner and selecting "Settings" from the dropdown list.

## How can I change my avatar and header?

On your [Settings]({{ site.webapp_url }}/settings) page, drag & drop images directly in the avatar and header areas. You can also click on the image icon inside the avatar or header area to use your browser to select a file from your computer or mobile device.

## How do I log out?

You can log out by clicking on your avatar in the upper right-hand coner and selecting "Logout" from the dropdown list.

You can also log out on the [Settings]({{ site.webapp_url }}/settings) page.

## How can I permanently delete my Ello account?

On your [Settings]({{ site.webapp_url }}/settings) page, click the "Delete Account" link. Once you delete your account neither you, nor we, can recover it. It's over, baby. Also note that your username may become available for another person to use.

## Where can I find the Ello logo to put on my web site?

[Here](/wtf/resources/logos/).

## What kind of information does Ello collect about me, and how can I opt out?

By default Ello collects anonymized user behavior, which helps us understand how people are using Ello and how we can make the network better. If you don't want to participate, you can opt out on your Ello settings page.

Read more about how Ello collects and uses information [here](https://ello.co/wtf/about/data-info/).

## Does Ello have an app?

The [Ello iOS App](https://search.itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZContentLink.woa/wa/link?mt=8&path=apps%2fello%2fello) is available for free download in the Apple App Store.

The [Ello Android App](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.ello.ElloApp) is also available for free in the Google Play Store.

## Are there any restrictions on how many people I can follow on Ello?

We don't specifically limit the number of people you can follow, but we do limit the number of users who will comprise your feed. Currently, your feed will consist of posts from the last 10,000 people you have followed. You may follow more but their posts won't show up in your feed (though you can still see them in your following list, discover, and other places on Ello).

## How do Creative Briefs work?

Artists submit their work to the Creative Briefs they're interested in. Selected artists are chosen by a vetted, unbiased panel of judges and are awarded for their creative work per the criteria of the brief.

## Where can I submit my work to Creative Briefs?

To submit work and view all open, upcoming and closed Creative Briefs, visit the Creative Brief page [here](https://ello.co/invites).

## Keyboard shortcuts:

`2` Focus Omnibar
`F` Navigate to Following stream
`N` Navigate to Starred stream
`R` Navigate to Notifications
`S` Navigate to Search
`D` Navigate to Discover
`=` Toggle grid mode for main content
`?` Show help modal

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Health, comfort and happiness contribute to the quality of life that we experience each day. Although everyone is different and the definition of "quality" may vary from person to person, it's clear that fitness and nutrition are the building blocks of wellness.
But there's one more! Clinical studies have found that when infrared heat is paired with the dynamic duo of nourishment and exercise that the perfect trio is created!
The President's Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition says that over the last 20 years, there has been a significant increase in obesity in the United States. Many Americans are overweight and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention "About one-third of U.S. adults (33.8%) are obese and approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents (aged 2-19 years) are obese." While these facts may be staggering they don't mean that you are or have to become a statistic.
Incorporating healthy eating habits, some kind of workout routine and infrared heat can put you on the path towards a FIT lifestyle which can change your life for the better. You might even inspire your friends, family and co-workers in the process!
Food provides the body with energy and consuming a diet that is balanced will provide the essential nutrients we need to function and be well. The choices that we make today not only have an impact on us in the present, but they determine how well we will be in the future. The terrifying truth is that unhealthy diets promote unwholesome lifestyles and this increases the risk of diet-related diseases. Some of these include stroke, cancer, dementia. The health of your heart is also affected by nutrition, a diet that contains high amounts of fat and cholesterol can increase arterial plaque which is a fatty deposit. This deposit builds up in the arteries and slows the circulation of blood.
You are what you eat! So, think about that next time you're making a decision while hangry (hungry + angry) and do your best to make nutritious choices. We have faith in you.
For those looking to lose weight, it may be helpful to understand caloric deficit. This means that you are burning more calories than you are consuming and it's one of the most effective ways to manage body weight. This does not mean that you shouldn't eat, the body needs adequate amounts of fuel (AKA food and water) to function properly. It's also recommended to build up slowly, cutting the amount of calories you eat each day while increasing the amount of physical activity you participate in. Implementing slow change is key for keeping weight off. None of those yo-yo diets here!
A steady and consistent workout routine is an imperative part of getting (or staying in) shape. Being physically fit allows us to live life the fullest. Experts say that it also increases energy, improves sleep, reduces anxiety and relieves stress. To get a little more scientific, movement gets the blood flowing and a sedentary lifestyle can have adverse effects on the health of the heart. The American Heart Association advises us to exercise regularly to lower the risk of heart disease and prevent high blood pressure. Experts say that we should hit the gym, hiking trails, yoga mat, etc. for about 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
Extensive clinical research has documented a wide range of observations about the wellness benefits of infrared heat. Studies show that infrared can assist with pain relief, weight loss, detoxification, skin rejuvenation, relaxation and inducing sweat. As we discussed in the Sweating 101 blog, perspiration is necessary for overall health.
You might be thinking to yourself, "I got this, I produce a ton of perspiration while I'm exercising," and that's a valid point… but it's what the sweat is made of that matters. The sweat normally produced by exercise is approximately, 95%-97% water.
On the other hand, the sweat produced while immersed in infrared heat is from 80-85% water (Cornbleet). The non-water portion that remains after spending time in IR immersion is principally cholesterol, fat (Broer), toxic heavy metals, soluble toxins, sulfuric acid, ammonia, sodium, and uric acid (Günzler & Gremlich). This means that integrating infrared sessions with your workout routine can be extremely effective. In addition, the sweat produced during an infrared session can contain up to 20% dissolved solids versus 3-5% from normal sweat (Widmaier, Raff, Strang & Vander).
Hence the reason that infrared is so effective in assisting the body with detoxification and weight loss.
A lifestyle change may seem overwhelming which is why it's recommended to start making small changes and working your way up to the big ones. Can't fit in 5 days at the gym each week? Start with two. Having a hard time convincing the family that pizza isn't the only option for dinner? Try a new recipe to get them on board.
Don't worry if you don't see results instantly, instead, focus on how you feel!
Cornbleet, T. (2008). The excretion of bromides through the skin.
Broer, T. (2001). Maximum fat loss. Nashville, Tenn: Thomas Nelson.
Widmaier, E. P., Raff, H., Strang, K. T., & Vander, A. J. (2011). Vander's human physiology: The mechanisms of body function. New York: McGraw-Hill.


Wenfeng Zhu, Guogao Yang, Longming Wei, Shaoqin Zhang, Debin Zhou, Guangyun Liu, and Fulin Gong (2009): Preliminary Research About Silver Mineral in Shirenzhang Tungsten Deposit, Guangdong Province. Journal of Guilin University of Technology 29(3), 285-291.
Shaoqin Zhang, Wenfeng Zhu, and Longming Wei (2009): Some characteristics of ulrichite [uraninite] in granite - The wolframite of Shirenzhang in north of Guangdong as an example. China Mining Magazine 18(11), 104-106.


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Park Laborer Fails to State ADA Claim
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In DeVito v. Chicago Park District, 270 F.3d 532 (7th Cir. Nov. 2, 2001), a park laborer on light duty for four years due to a back injury was caught on videotape while off-duty twisting, bending and climbing in and out of trucks while removing snow from his car and carrying dry cleaning. The light duty job he was performing involved answering phones at a park district office near his home. He had been told that he could leave work whenever he felt pain or stress, which was typically after two or three hours, although he was paid the full wages of a laborer who works eight hours a day.
After being caught on tape, the plaintiff was fired. He sued, claiming his employer failed to accommodate his disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. At trial, he professed that he was ready, willing and able to work full time in a light duty assignment, but the courts found that the evidence suggested otherwise. The plaintiff had not worked full time for 13 years at the time of his appeal hearing, ostensibly because of his disability, and testified that he felt no better than he had felt when he first injured his back. These two factors justified a finding that the plaintiff was unable to work full time and therefore was not qualified to work a full time job.
The Seventh Circuit in this case also took aim at the plaintiff's attempt to "whipsaw" his employer by first obtaining benefits and job concessions upon his representation of total disability to work full time, and then seeking damages for the employer's failure to accommodate the disability, which the employee later claimed was not total after all.


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Europe Flights to Slovakia Travel to Slovakia
Buried deep in the heart of Eastern Europe is the small but mightily significant republic of Slovakia. Independent since 1993, this virtually unknown land is slowly getting the recognition it deserves on tourist and traveller radar.
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Amy Adejokun Expert destination Slovakia
King of folk culture
Here is a country only a couple of decades old but with one of the most fascinatingly ingrained folk cultures on the continent. From the heights of its grey-stone fortresses buried into mountainsides to its sprawling lowland forests and secluded country villages, you'll find a country whose attachment to its local history is endearingly profound.
Hiker's paradise
Jagged mountains, rolling green plains and a world-class national park put hiking high on the list of Slovakian must-do activities. The Slovak Paradise range has a name which says it all, attracting increasing numbers of walkers to explore its wandering trails through gorges and waterfalls, and up fixed ladders linking different sections.
In turn, the winter months provide some of the best and most solitary skiing in Europe, lost to civilization in the High Tatra Mountains. The highest altitudes, namely to the northeast, provide the best skiing and the most challenging slopes, as well as perfect conditions for cross-country skiing.
Blooming Bratislava
In the capital, Bratislava, as well as the smaller towns and villages that pepper the Slovakian countryside, a beautifully preserved heritage stands out above all else, with endless old castles and wooden churches just begging to be explored. You'll find tons of quirky museums, a tumble-down Old Town and more cafes than anyone has ever cared to count...
Head east
But don't just keep to the capital, venture out east to the UNESCO-recognised towns of Levoca and Bardejov for a welcome dose of preserved medieval town centres. Here you'll find a great base for exploring the Slovak Paradise, along with excellent surrounding hiking in the hills of Beskyd Mountains.
Introducing Kosice
City-breakers, listen up. Slovakia's eastern Kosice is quickly establishing itself as one of Central Europe's biggest weekend destinations. The beautiful medieval town certainly has size on its side, offering just the right amount of quirky art installations, historic monuments and day trips to satisfy a short-stay visitor. Once you've become acquainted with the town's monument-packed central square (namestie) and quaint streets, head into the surrounding region to explore the region's majestic cave systems.
The city also provides a great base for exploring the eastern realms. An easy hour's drive to the north lies the formidable fortress of Spis Castle, towering high above the village of Spi?ské Podhradie and. One of the largest castles in Europe, the site includes never-ending outer walls and a central tower offering incredible views out over the rest of the region. Keep an eye on the castle's calendar of events for night tours and medieval festivals, especially during the summer months.
Slovakia: the key figures
Surface area : 49035.0 km2
Population : 5500000 inhabitants
Close to the UK.
Both natural and cultural attractions.
The climate limits tourism.
Accommodation in national parks is not well developed.
Slovakia: what to visit?
The High Tatras massif
Slovakia's Paradise National Park
The fauna and flora
Bratislava's city museum
The eastern-Slovakia Museum in Kosice
Slovakia: what to buy?
Slovakia offers varied and good quality handicrafts. There are dishes, vases and majolica statutes (Slovakian ceramic), wooden toys, embroidered scarfs and wicker or metal decorative objects. For more varieties, go to the arts and craft centre in Obchodna street, Bratislava. Shops open weekdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Slovakia: what to eat?
Slovak cuisine is simple but hearty. Cheese, meat (especially pork, poultry), potatoes and dumplings are the main components in most dishes, as well as tasty soups, plenty of cabbage and rich sauces.
The best beer is local, but the country's real penchant is for good wines. Bratislava's white wines are considered to be amongst the best.
Slovakia: main cities
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Slovakia: what are the cultural particularities?
Though a great many of the younger Slovakian generations now speak English, many older people do not and it's always a good idea to have some handy words and phrases under your belt before you go - even if it's just ?hello' (haló), ?please'(prosím), ?thank you' (?akujem) and ?cheers' (Na zdravie!).
When tipping, it is polite to leave around 10 percent of the bill but it is not obligatory and many Slovaks will only round up to the nearest euro to make it easier to split the bill.
The population is largely catholic, so religious holidays are observed and Sundays are reserved for going to Mass. Be respectful when visiting churches and other religious buildings, by covering shoulders and legs.
Slovakia: travel tips
Summer may be the season which sees the largest amount of tourists, but consider a spring or autumn trip to Slovakia. The country's road-lined trees are in full blossom throughout May and the cool but bright days make for excellent hiking weather. Otherwise, its woods in September and October offer all the colours of the season, as well as staying relatively rain-free.
Slovakia has plenty to offer those on a quest for an active holiday. Try a trip down the Dunajec gorges in a raft. The descent of one and a half hours starts at Cerveny Klastor and the parade of rocks passed as you float downstream is immense. If water isn't your thing, there's always ?spelunking', which will take you to explore Slovakia's many UNESCO-listed caves.
Hiking is a national pastime so pull your walking boots on and get involved. The country's trail system is one of the best sign-posted and interesting in Europe, with plenty of quirky extras and spectacular scenery to boot. Cycling is also a great way to explore more of the countryside, with a network of cycle paths and adrenalin-pumping Mountain biking tracks.
The Poprad region, near to the High Tatras, is home to numerous Carpathian wooden churches, unique to the region. It's worth taking a wander through the countryside to see if you can spot those in your local vicinity. The church in Lukov is particularly beautiful, with its imposing roof surmounted by two turrets, as is the church in Kezmarok with its cypress roof, supported by beautifully sculpted columns.
Public transport is easy to use and reliable, with regular bus and train departures to the main cities as well as connections to Slovakia's European neighbours. For local travel, buses are usually recommended and tickets are never costly.
What to visit?
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Slovakia : Holidays


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package com.infinities.skyport.async.impl.service;

import org.apache.commons.lang3.concurrent.ConcurrentException;
import org.dasein.cloud.admin.AdminServices;
import org.jmock.Expectations;
import org.jmock.Mockery;
import org.jmock.integration.junit4.JUnit4Mockery;
import org.jmock.lib.concurrent.Synchroniser;
import org.jmock.lib.legacy.ClassImposteriser;
import org.junit.After;
import org.junit.Before;
import org.junit.Test;

import com.infinities.skyport.ServiceProvider;
import com.infinities.skyport.distributed.DistributedThreadPool;
import com.infinities.skyport.model.configuration.service.AdminConfiguration;

public class AsyncAdminServicesImplTest {

	protected Mockery context = new JUnit4Mockery() {

		{
			setThreadingPolicy(new Synchroniser());
			setImposteriser(ClassImposteriser.INSTANCE);
		}
	};
	private DistributedThreadPool pools;
	private AdminConfiguration configuration;
	private AdminServices services;
	private String configurationId = "configurationId";
	private ServiceProvider provider;

	@Before
	public void setUp() throws Exception {
		pools = context.mock(DistributedThreadPool.class);
		provider = context.mock(ServiceProvider.class);
		services = context.mock(AdminServices.class);
		configuration = new AdminConfiguration();

	}

	@After
	public void tearDown() throws Exception {
	}

	@Test
	public void testAsyncAdminServicesImpl() throws ConcurrentException {
		context.checking(new Expectations() {

			{
				exactly(1).of(provider).getAdminServices();
				will(returnValue(services));

				exactly(1).of(services).hasPrepaymentSupport();
				will(returnValue(true));
				exactly(1).of(services).hasAccountSupport();
				will(returnValue(true));
				exactly(1).of(services).hasBillingSupport();
				will(returnValue(true));
			}
		});
		new AsyncAdminServicesImpl(configurationId, provider, configuration, pools);
	}

}


Our corrupt bank, dictator, corporate malfeasor, mercenary, politician, DoJ deserve to be treated with nuance, restraint, encouragement and immunity. Theirs deserve the opposite. Not because of the intrinsic nature of their crimes, but because they compete with ours. That reads like a prospectus by the USG or an American company that might have been excerpted from Treasure Islands or the Shock Doctrine.
Jamie says, "When we make mistakes, we take them seriously and often are our own toughest critic." Apparently, he doesn't read EW's posts.
Would not an employee of the WH who tried to stop something, be considered a whistle blower and a danger to national security?
" On January 23, the European Union agreed to place an embargo on Iranian oil starting July 1 and will subsequently freeze the assets of Iran's central bank.
In response to those decisions Iran announced a month later that it would stop all sales of oil to Britain and France.
Then SWIFT (Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication), instructed by the EU and pressured by the U.S., disconnected 25 Iranian banks including the Central Bank of Iran, from its services.


Is there any chance of maybe getting some spotted cards sent down to me?
And well, with myself and Court being the only active Tassie members, it would be great to have some extra ones so I could try and boost Tassies population of Members..
Yeah sorry Tiff I'm running very low, only have like 5 cards left. I think most people are pretty much out of cards.
If you have any spotted cards you are not using can you please let us know. Hopefully someone's got a stash somewhere.
I'm all out, Alan please save me a couple, I've personally posted the last handful I had to several members.
I have a stash, just PM me with an address and I'll post it.


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We want to be climate neutral by 2040 – it's the biggest challenge we've ever faced.
We're part of the problem. So it's our responsibility to change what we do and how we do it. Let's all be part of the solution.
Our ambitions
Be a climate-neutral company by 2040
Be a circular business by 2040
Ethical and responsible business
Be a recognised leader in ethical and responsible business
Fully electric by 2030
Today, all our cars have an electrified version. We plan to become a fully electric car company by 2030 – by then we want all our new cars to be pure electric. We're all in.
First established car company to announce all-in electrification
All models available in an electrified version
C40 Recharge – the first Volvo designed as pure electric only
Ambition: 50% sales to be pure electric models
Plan: every new Volvo model to be pure electric
But electrification is not enough
We need to reduce all our direct and indirect emissions. So we're tackling CO2 within our supply chain and operations – this includes embracing the circular economy.
Mid-decade milestones
As an interim step towards our climate neutral by 2040 target, we're aiming to reduce the lifecycle carbon footprint per vehicle by 40 per cent between 2018 and 2025.
Tailpipe emissions
Supply chain emissions
Operational emissions incl. logistics
Total reduction per vehicle
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UV water filters offer an innovative approach to water purification and many experts believe that they are currently one of the most effective filters to use to eliminate bacteria from drinking water. But how do these filters work and how do they compare to bestselling reverse osmosis systems such as the APEC countertop reverse osmosis system?
With UV filter systems, ultraviolet rays are used to destroy harmful illness-causing bacteria. This is accomplished by attacking the organism's DNA. This, in turn, prevents the bacteria's ability to reproduce.
This type of water filter system is recommended for homeowners who suspect giardia, cryptosporidium, E. Coli, and other types of viruses or bacteria in their drinking water. Chlorine and other types of chemicals are not recommended for water disinfection due to the types of byproducts they create, which can be toxic.
UV filters are chemical free, so they won't leave behind harmful byproducts, and because of this, it will also not affect the taste of the water.
Studies have shown that UV filtration systems can eliminate up to 99.9% of harmful bacteria and viruses, and all without adding harmful chemicals to your drinking water or affecting the water's taste.
These systems are also very energy efficient and low maintenance. Maintenance will consist of simply changing out the UV bulb when it burns out every six months or so.
Are There any Downsides to UV Filtration Systems?
UV purification alone isn't enough to purify your drinking water completely. In fact, it's only effective when it comes to eliminating viruses and bacteria. Ultraviolet light doesn't eliminate contaminants such as heavy metals, arsenic, rust, or chlorine. Often, these systems are paired with RO water filtration systems in order to provide complete water purification.
Reverse osmosis systems are said to remove up to %99.9 of contaminants from water such as rust, chlorine, dirt, and lead. Currently, there are countertop and under the sink reverse osmosis models available. These systems work by pushing incoming water through a thin membrane that's designed to catch and remove contaminants. When an RO system is combined with a UV filter, you'll enjoy truly clean, great tasting water that's safe for you and your family to drink.
Often, the need for a water filtration system is determined by a bad water test. If you've noticed a change in the quality and taste of your water, and you've never tested your water for the presence of heavy metals, bacteria, and viruses, now is the time. A simple do it yourself home test can detect a wide range of heavy metals, chemicals, and bacteria, providing you with an accurate reading in just minutes.
If the test does detect the presence of bacteria, heavy metals, and other types of contaminants, then we recommend using both a UV water filter and a reverse osmosis system for a setup that can totally purify your drinking water.
Finding the right reverse osmosis system that can provide the type of quality and volume of drinking water your family needs and deserves can be difficult, but fortunately for you, we've reviewed some of the top models on the market.
Both the Express Water five-stage reverse osmosis filtration system and the TMAFC Home Master Artesian reverse osmosis system have a great reputation for efficiency, high output, and for providing great tasting drinking water. Both have also received plenty of positive feedback from happy homeowners.
When combined with the right type of reverse osmosis filtration systems, UV filters can provide your home with clean, safe, and great tasting drinking water.