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Q: OpenXML document with repeating row won't open (in OpenOffice) I'm creating a new open xml document. When I write unique data/rows to the document I can open it a variety of programs. When I write a non-unique row and attempt to open the document in Apache OpenOffice I get an error General Error. General input/output error. Obviously this isn't very descriptive so I'm assuming I'm creating my document wrong but I'm not sure what is missing/wrong
Things I've tried:

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*The solution listed in the OpenOffice Documentation

*Using the OpenXmlValidator

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*This doesn't return any errors

*Opening in different software: Microsoft Office Excel Viewer and LibreOffice Calc.

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*The file opens in these but the machines running this code don't have this software installed

*The weird fix

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*Rename the a.xlsx => a.zip

*Extract the contents from the zip file

*Zip up all the contents (using winrar and windows compressed zipped folder) named b.zip

*Rename the b.zip to b.xlsx

*The file now opens in OpenOffice without any error.

*Doing a diff on the unzipped files shows no differences, doing a diff on a.xlsx and b.xlsx there are differences but nothing that makes sense to me

The Code:
    static void Main(string[] args) {
        var thing = new MyClass();
        thing.GenerateDoc();

        Console.WriteLine("Press any key to exit");
        Console.ReadKey();
    }

    public class MyClass {

        public MyClass() { }

        public void GenerateDoc() {
            var xmlFileString = "Temp.xlsx";
            var sheetName = "sheetName";
            var OpenXMLAlwaysPrintHeader = true;
            try {
                bool fileExists = System.IO.File.Exists(xmlFileString);
                if (!fileExists) {
                    // check for a blank file template and copy that if it exists
                    CreateSpreadsheetWorkbook(xmlFileString, sheetName);
                }
                fileExists = System.IO.File.Exists(xmlFileString);
                if (fileExists) {
                    UInt32 RowIndex;

                    using (var doc = SpreadsheetDocument.Open(xmlFileString, true)) {
                        // Check to see if the sheet we are adding data to exists
                        var workbookPart = doc.WorkbookPart;
                        WorksheetPart worksheetPart = workbookPart.WorksheetParts.FirstOrDefault();
                        try {
                            worksheetPart = GetWorksheetPart(workbookPart, sheetName);
                        }
                        catch (Exception) { }

                        var sheet = worksheetPart.Worksheet ?? new Worksheet();
                        var sheetData = sheet.Elements<SheetData>().First();
                        var t = sheetData.Elements<Row>();
                        Row eHeader = null;
                        if (t.Count() > 0) {
                            eHeader = t?.First(); // This should be the first row ( the header or key of each item in the dict)
                        }
                        RowIndex = (uint)t.Count() + 1;

                        // Create the table of all strings if it doesnt exist
                        SharedStringTablePart shareStringPart;
                        if (doc.WorkbookPart.GetPartsOfType<SharedStringTablePart>().Count() > 0)
                            shareStringPart = doc.WorkbookPart.GetPartsOfType<SharedStringTablePart>().First();
                        else
                            shareStringPart = doc.WorkbookPart.AddNewPart<SharedStringTablePart>();

                        // Create a row for the header and the values (referring to the keys and the values in the dict)
                        Row header = new Row() { RowIndex = RowIndex++ };
                        Row data = new Row() { RowIndex = RowIndex };
                        // If we are not re-printing the header than the data row needs to shift up by 1
                        if (!OpenXMLAlwaysPrintHeader && t.Count() > 0)
                            data.RowIndex = --data.RowIndex;
                        var ColIndex = 1;

                        // Create the DefinedNames part which is a dictonary of "string" to a range of cells
                        // todo fix the next line
                        // This deletes all other pre-defined names since I can't figure out how to update a defined name yet
                        var dfns = new DefinedNames();
                        workbookPart.Workbook.DefinedNames = dfns;

                        /*
                        data.RowIndex = data.RowIndex - 1;
                        // Row 1
                        InsertObjectAt("Test1", data.RowIndex, ColIndex++, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                        InsertObjectAt("TestB", data.RowIndex++, ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                        // Row 2
                        InsertObjectAt("Test2", data.RowIndex, --ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                        InsertObjectAt("TestB", data.RowIndex++, ++ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                        // Row 3
                        InsertObjectAt("Test1", data.RowIndex, --ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                        InsertObjectAt("TestB1", data.RowIndex++, ++ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                        // Row 4
                        InsertObjectAt("Test2", data.RowIndex, --ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                        InsertObjectAt("TestB1", data.RowIndex++, ++ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);

                        // */
                        sheet.SheetDimension = new SheetDimension() { Reference = "A1:B4" };

                        for (int i = 0; i < 2; i++) {
                            if (!OpenXMLAlwaysPrintHeader && t.Count() > 0) // Look up which column we want to insert our value into
                                {
                                var indexOfItem = InsertSharedStringItem("Key", shareStringPart);
                                var cells = eHeader.Elements<Cell>().Where(x => x.CellValue.InnerText == indexOfItem.ToString());
                                if (cells.Count() < 1) continue;
                                var cell = cells.First();
                                ColIndex = GetColumnIndex(cell?.CellReference).Value;
                            } // Otherwise we are always inserting a header so don't bother looking up where things should go
                            else {
                                //Insert for the header
                                InsertObjectAt(ColIndex%2 == 0 ? "TestB" : "Test1", header.RowIndex, ColIndex, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                            }

                            // Insert for the data
                            if (RowIndex == 2) {
                                InsertObjectAt((i % 2 == 0 ? "Test2" : "TestC"), data.RowIndex, ColIndex++, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                            }else {
                                InsertObjectAt((i % 2 == 0 ? "Test2" : "TestD"), data.RowIndex, ColIndex++, worksheetPart, shareStringPart);
                            }
                            /*
                            if (!OpenXMLAlwaysPrintHeader) // If we are not always printing a header we can create a named range for the column
                                CreateRange(workbookPart, "key", sheetName, data.RowIndex, ColIndex - 1);
                        // */

                        }
                    }
                }
                var validator = new OpenXmlValidator();
                int count = 0;
                var stringbuilder = new StringBuilder();
                foreach (ValidationErrorInfo error in validator.Validate(SpreadsheetDocument.Open(xmlFileString, true))) {
                    stringbuilder.Append("\r\n");
                    count++;
                    stringbuilder.Append(("Error Count : " + count) + "\r\n");
                    stringbuilder.Append(("Description : " + error.Description) + "\r\n");
                    stringbuilder.Append(("Path: " + error.Path.XPath) + "\r\n");
                    stringbuilder.Append(("Part: " + error.Part.Uri) + "\r\n");
                }
            }
            catch (Exception e) {
                e = e;
            }
        }
        private string GetExcelColumnName(int columnNumber) {
            int dividend = columnNumber;
            string columnName = String.Empty;
            int modulo;

            while (dividend > 0) {
                modulo = (dividend - 1) % 26;
                columnName = Convert.ToChar(65 + modulo).ToString() + columnName;
                dividend = (int)((dividend - modulo) / 26);
            }

            return columnName;
        }

        public void CreateRange(WorkbookPart wbPart, string Name, string SheetName, uint RowIndex, int ColIndex) {
            var definedNames = wbPart.Workbook.DefinedNames;
            var myLocation = GetExcelColumnName(ColIndex) + RowIndex.ToString();
            var Col = GetExcelColumnName(ColIndex);
            var Text = string.Format("{0}!${1}${2}:${3}${4}", SheetName, Col, 2, Col, RowIndex);
            var colRange = new DefinedName { Name = Name, Text = Text };
            wbPart.Workbook.DefinedNames?.Append(colRange);
        }

        private static int? GetColumnIndex(string cellReference) {
            if (string.IsNullOrEmpty(cellReference)) {
                return null;
            }

            //remove digits
            string columnReference = Regex.Replace(cellReference.ToUpper(), @"[\d]", string.Empty);

            int columnNumber = -1;
            int mulitplier = 1;

            //working from the end of the letters take the ASCII code less 64 (so A = 1, B =2...etc)
            //then multiply that number by our multiplier (which starts at 1)
            //multiply our multiplier by 26 as there are 26 letters
            foreach (char c in columnReference.ToCharArray().Reverse()) {
                columnNumber += mulitplier * ((int)c - 64);

                mulitplier = mulitplier * 26;
            }

            //the result is zero based so return columnnumber + 1 for a 1 based answer
            //this will match Excel's COLUMN function
            return columnNumber + 1;
        }

        private void InsertObjectAt(object item, uint RowIndex, int ColIndex, WorksheetPart worksheetPart, SharedStringTablePart sharedStringTablePart) {
            if (item == null) return;
            if (item is ICollection)
                item = ICollectionToString(item as ICollection);
            // Create the header cell
            int index = InsertSharedStringItem(item.ToString(), sharedStringTablePart);
            Cell c = InsertCellInWorksheet(GetExcelColumnName(ColIndex), RowIndex, worksheetPart);
            c.CellValue = new CellValue(index.ToString());
            c.DataType = new EnumValue<CellValues>(CellValues.SharedString);

        }

        private static int InsertSharedStringItem(string text, SharedStringTablePart shareStringPart) {
            // If the part does not contain a SharedStringTable, create one.
            if (shareStringPart.SharedStringTable == null) {
                shareStringPart.SharedStringTable = new SharedStringTable();
            }

            int i = 0;
            // Iterate through all the items in the SharedStringTable. If the text already exists, return its index.
            foreach (SharedStringItem item in shareStringPart.SharedStringTable.Elements<SharedStringItem>()) {
                if (item.InnerText == text) {
                    return i;
                }

                i++;
            }

            // The text does not exist in the part. Create the SharedStringItem and return its index.
            shareStringPart.SharedStringTable.AppendChild(new SharedStringItem(new DocumentFormat.OpenXml.Spreadsheet.Text(text)));
            shareStringPart.SharedStringTable.Save();

            return i;
        }

    public static WorksheetPart GetWorksheetPart(WorkbookPart workbookPart, string sheetName) {
        Sheet sheet = workbookPart.Workbook.Descendants<Sheet>().FirstOrDefault(s => s.Name == sheetName);
        if (sheet == default(Sheet)) {
            CreateSheet(workbookPart, sheetName);
        }
        return workbookPart.GetPartById(sheet.Id) as WorksheetPart;
    }

        public static void CreateSheet(WorkbookPart workbookPart, string sheetName) {
            var sheets = workbookPart.Workbook.Descendants<Sheets>().FirstOrDefault();
            if (sheets == default(Sheets))
                sheets = workbookPart.Workbook.AppendChild(new Sheets());

            var worksheetPart = workbookPart.AddNewPart<WorksheetPart>();
            var sheetdata = new SheetData();
            var worksheet = new Worksheet(sheetdata);

            worksheetPart.Worksheet = worksheet;

            var id = (UInt32)workbookPart.Workbook.Descendants<Sheet>().Count() + 1;

            var sheet = new Sheet() { Id = workbookPart.GetIdOfPart(worksheetPart), SheetId = id, Name = sheetName };
            sheets.AppendChild(sheet);
            workbookPart.Workbook.Save();

        }

        public static void CreateSpreadsheetWorkbook(string filepath, string sheetName) {
            // Create a spreadsheet document by supplying the filepath.
            // By default, AutoSave = true, Editable = true, and Type = xlsx.
            SpreadsheetDocument spreadsheetDocument = SpreadsheetDocument.
                Create(filepath, SpreadsheetDocumentType.Workbook);

            // Add a WorkbookPart to the document.
            WorkbookPart workbookpart = spreadsheetDocument.AddWorkbookPart();
            workbookpart.Workbook = new Workbook();

            // Add a WorksheetPart to the WorkbookPart.
            WorksheetPart worksheetPart = workbookpart.AddNewPart<WorksheetPart>();
            worksheetPart.Worksheet = new Worksheet(new SheetData());

            // Add Sheets to the Workbook.
            Sheets sheets = spreadsheetDocument.WorkbookPart.Workbook.
                AppendChild<Sheets>(new Sheets());

            // Append a new worksheet and associate it with the workbook.
            var id = (UInt32)workbookpart.Workbook.Descendants<Sheet>().Count() + 1;
            Sheet sheet = new Sheet() {
                Id = spreadsheetDocument.WorkbookPart.GetIdOfPart(worksheetPart),
                SheetId = id,
                Name = sheetName
            };
            sheets.Append(sheet);

            workbookpart.Workbook.Save();

            // Close the document.
            spreadsheetDocument.Close();
        }

        private string ICollectionToString(ICollection item) {
            try {
                var result = string.Empty;
                if (item is IDictionary) {
                    foreach (DictionaryEntry kvp in item as IDictionary) {
                        if (kvp.Value is ICollection)
                            result += kvp.Key + " { " + ICollectionToString(kvp.Value as ICollection) + " } ";
                        else
                            result += kvp.Key + " => " + kvp.Value + " |";
                    }
                }
                else if (item is IList) {
                    var serializer = new JavaScriptSerializer();
                    string thing = serializer.Serialize(item);
                    result += thing;
                }
                else {
                    // todo
                }

                return result;
            }
            catch (Exception e) {
            }

            return string.Empty;
        }

    }

    // Given a column name, a row index, and a WorksheetPart, inserts a cell into the worksheet.
    // If the cell already exists, returns it.
    private static Cell InsertCellInWorksheet(string columnName, uint rowIndex, WorksheetPart worksheetPart) {
        Worksheet worksheet = worksheetPart.Worksheet;
        SheetData sheetData = worksheet.GetFirstChild<SheetData>();
        string cellReference = columnName + rowIndex;

        // If the worksheet does not contain a row with the specified row index, insert one.
        Row row;
        if (sheetData.Elements<Row>().Where(r => r.RowIndex == rowIndex).Count() != 0) {
            row = sheetData.Elements<Row>().Where(r => r.RowIndex == rowIndex).First();
        }
        else {
            row = new Row() { RowIndex = rowIndex, Spans = new ListValue<StringValue>() { InnerText = "1:2" } };
            sheetData.Append(row);
        }

        // If there is not a cell with the specified column name, insert one.
        if (row.Elements<Cell>().Where(c => c.CellReference.Value == columnName + rowIndex).Count() > 0) {
            return row.Elements<Cell>().Where(c => c.CellReference.Value == cellReference).First();
        }
        else {
            // Cells must be in sequential order according to CellReference. Determine where to insert the new cell.
            Cell refCell = null;
            foreach (Cell cell in row.Elements<Cell>()) {
                if (cell.CellReference.Value.Length == cellReference.Length) {
                    if (string.Compare(cell.CellReference.Value, cellReference, true) > 0) {
                        refCell = cell;
                        break;
                    }
                }
            }

            Cell newCell = new Cell() { CellReference = cellReference };
            row.InsertBefore(newCell, refCell);

            worksheet.Save();
            return newCell;
        }
    }
}

Running the program once will create what I believe is a valid openxml document which will open in Apache OpenOffice. Running the program twice will add two lines of which 1 is not unique to the document. This will cause the error to show up in OpenOffice, but not in the other programs (Excel Viewer/Libreoffice Calc).
Unfortunately I need to use OpenOffice as its whats installed on the computers, but I'm not sure what I am doing wrong when creating the document. Do I need to add something to the rows to indicate that it is a duplicate?
Edit: To run the code you need the DocumentFormat.OpenXML nuget package
Edit1: This only occurs when running the program twice. If I were to just append a 4 rows two of which were identical and attempt to open the file I have no issue. Note that the InsertObjectAt method also opens the document everytime (once for each cell so 4 rows by 2 cols = 8 times).


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Home Clothing Question: Who Owns South Pole Clothing?
Question: Who Owns South Pole Clothing?
The company was founded in 1991 by two Korean American brothers, David Khym and Kenny Khym under their company name, Wicked Fashions Inc.
Southpole (clothing)
Key people David Khym (Chairman) Kenny Khym (President CEO)
Revenue $1 billion+
Number of employees 100-500 (2016)
Parent Wicked Fashions Inc.(1991–present)
1 Who owned South Pole?
2 Are Southpole jeans good?
3 Who owns or controls Antarctica?
4 Is Antarctica owned by anyone?
5 Can you still buy JNCO jeans?
6 When did South Pole clothing come out?
7 Can I claim land in Antarctica?
8 Why do planes not fly over Antarctica?
9 Who is the president of Antarctica?
10 Why is going to Antarctica illegal?
11 Why is part of Antarctica unclaimed?
12 Can you own a house in Antarctica?
Who owned South Pole?
The South Pole is claimed by seven nations: Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. The tent at the right is a replica of the tent used by Roald Amundsen, the first person to reach the South Pole.
Are Southpole jeans good?
Top positive review 5.0 out of 5 starsNot perfect, but great price, good fitment, and decent enough quality.. All of my Southpole jeans over the years have all had junk hardware to some extent, though I'd gladly pay extra if they actually used something decent.
Who owns or controls Antarctica?
The world's coldest, driest and windiest continent, Antarctica is an entirely unique place, and it is run in a unique. No one country owns Antarctica, instead it is governed by the Antarctic Treaty System (ATS) which sees a number of countries running the continent as a condominium.
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Is Antarctica owned by anyone?
People from all over the world undertake research in Antarctica, but Antarctica is not owned by any one nation. Antarctica is governed internationally through the Antarctic Treaty system. The Antarctic Treaty entered into force in 1961.
Can you still buy JNCO jeans?
On February 15, 2018, JNCO announced the shutdown and closing of their company via their website, bringing an end to production and the liquidation of all inventory.
When did South Pole clothing come out?
The company was founded in 1991 by two Korean American brothers, David Khym and Kenny Khym under their company name, Wicked Fashions Inc. The company's showroom is located on Fashion Avenue in Manhattan.
Can I claim land in Antarctica?
Antarctica is the Earth's only continent without a native human population, and no one country can claim to own it. Unique in the world, it is a land dedicated to science and all nations.
Why do planes not fly over Antarctica?
Why don't planes fly over Antarctica? The White Continent does not have much in the way of infrastructure and herein lies why planes do not fly over it. Something called ETOPS (Extended Operations) governs how far from an emergency diversion airport certain aircraft are allowed to fly, according to its model.
Who is the president of Antarctica?
Antarctica does not have a president or prime minister. The Antarctic Treaty is a decentralised system of governance, with no executive leader.
Why is going to Antarctica illegal?
Antarctica is the only continent on Earth without a native human population. Since no country owns Antarctica, no visa is required to travel there.
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Why is part of Antarctica unclaimed?
The Antarctica contains a place called Marie Byrd Land, which is made up of icy terrain and glaciers. It is for that reason that no one has claimed it – due to it being so remote and without resources.
Can you own a house in Antarctica?
Antarctica is the only place on the planet where the land isn't officially owned by anyone. A few countries have made land claims (for more about this, see the information box on the next page), but those claims aren't officially recognized and don't cover the entire continent.
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Best RX 580 in 2020
By Eric Carrell
May 15, 2020 05:29:46:pm
The AMD Radeon RX 580 is one of the best value graphics cards for gamers, giving you excellent 1080p gaming for a very low price.
But which variant should you choose? Companies like Asus and XFS put their own spin on this GPU, with different factory overclocks, cooling solutions, connectors and component quality.
These translate into a pretty significant difference in performance, size and looks, so it can be hard to choose. Read on to find out our top five.
What Makes the RX 580 Graphics Card So Special?
The AMD Radeon RX 580 hits a budget sweet spot that no other card can match, including Team Blue.
It delivers stellar 1080p gameplay, even pretty strong frame rates at 1440p, and VR gaming ability. All for an incredibly low price. When it was released, it literally redefined what was possible at its price point.
It pretty much makes all other budget cards pointless because for a few dollars more you can get a far better gaming experience, which most gamers deem worth it.
And Team Blue's equivalents, like the GeForce GTX 1060, are slightly more expensive and slightly inferior.
So for most price-conscious gamers, this GPU is a complete no-brainer.
Top 5 RX 580 Graphics Cards
1 ASUS ROG STRIX RX 580 8G GAMING OC Edition
Image Source: Asus
This is the best-performer on our list.
The cooling is second-to-none, thanks to the three Wing-Blade fans with IP5X-rated dust protection. Most 580's make do with just two fans.
On top of that, there's a massive heatsink with efficient heatpipes that runs the length of the card.
This is highly efficient, as you'd expect from Asus. It features Asus's MaxContact technology, with a nickel-plated copper plate over the GPU, and another PCB plate to draw heat into the heatsink.
This translates to massive overclocking potential and gaming performance with decent frame rates at 1080p and even 1440p on high. For example, GTA V runs at 90fps on 1080p on high, Gears of War 4 at 88fps on 1080p, and Tomb Raider at 55 fps on 1440p.
Despite the fans it's near silent, producing just 37dBA at load and only 30dbA when idling, since the fans shut down when not necessary. This is an extremely low result compared to a lot of GPUs.
The design is premium-looking yet sturdy, matte all-black and with a metal backplate to prevent future sagging from this overly-long GPU.
The RGB of the Strix logo is a nice touch, along with a glowing Republic of Gamers logo.
Connectivity-wise there's two HDMI ports, two DisplayPorts and one DVI-I.
The power consumption is understandably not the lowest and requires an 8-pin connector.
The biggest downside is the price; obviously you pay extra for all these premium features.
The other one is the size; with all those fans it's a beast of a graphics card at 11.73″ x 5.28″, and is dual-slot. So double-check your chassis can handle it before you buy.
2 XFX RX 580 GTS Black Edition.
Image Source: XFX
The GTS Black edition has an extremely high clock speed of 1425 MHz. However, although clock speed is higher than the Asus, overclocking margins are tighter, seeming to max out at 1440 MHz.
It offers great gaming at 1080p and even 1440p on ultra settings, for example 106 fps at 1080p for Fallout 4 when overclocked, and even 70 fps at 1440p.
Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation got 55 fps at 1080p, and 50fps at 1440p.
Overall it can run 86 of the top 1000 games, giving it an 86% benchmark rating.
Two Supercell 100mm fans and a large heatsink taking up a lot of space, with 8mm quad piping, ensure pretty ample cooling, with a max temperature of 57 °C when overclocked.
The carbon fiber effect and red center on the fans combine for a unique look. The glowing XFX logo is a nice touch. There's also an aluminum backplate to cool the PCB and provide rigidity.
At a reasonable 266x116x60mm, unlike the Asus it will fit in most cases.
There's three DisplayPorts, one DVI-D and one HDMI.
Power requires an 8-pin connector and again needs at least 500W (preferred 550W). You can alternate between normal and low noise profiles via a handy switch, a useful feature for mining.
If the Asus ROG Strix won't fit, this is your next best bet.
3 SAPPHIRE NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8GD5
Image Source: Sapphire
Sapphire is another quality brand known for its cooling technology.
Power is only 300W and it's got the option of either a 6-pin or 8-pin connector.
A lot of gamers choose this GPU just for its looks. It rocks an unusual black and gray look with a metal backplate. The fans are LED-lit in silver, gray,or a nice cool blue. The Sapphire logo glows too.
The great thing about the Sapphire is these fans are easily removable.
The Nitro upgrade comes with Free Flow Cooling, which improves airflow out of the heatsink. Cooling includes two 6mm and two 8mm heatpipes, with 54 fins and black diamond chokes.
There's two DisplayPorts, two HDMI for VR and one DVI-D.
On Ultra settings, you can get around 66 fps on Far Cry Primal at 1080p, going down to 48fps on 1440p. For Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, you can get around 99fps for 1080p and 48fps on 1440p.
It can overclock to an impressive 1505MHz, and ran very cool, only reaching 57°C.
4 MSI Radeon RX 580 GAMING X 8G
Image Source: MSI
This dual-slot 27cm GPU is slightly cheaper than the above models.
Like many others on this list, the fans have Zero Frozr Technology which means they won't spin under low loads. They claim they won't spin up to around 60°C, which is highly impressive.
It has a distinct chunky red and black look which you'll either love or hate. With all that plastic, it's not the most premium-looking card, however it does stand out, and comes with configurable RGB as well, including several animations.
It comes with a thick metal backplate with plenty of vents, and the heatsink is of a high-quality with 8mm SU pipes.
There's the standard two DisplayPorts, two HDMIs and a DVI connector.
It's overclocked to 1393 MHz, which isn't the highest on our list.
Temperatures are impressive at idle at 35°C, but reached 72°C under full load, which isn't as good as some other models. Sound levels were 42dBA max as well, which is audible.
However, it's still more than capable at gaming; GTA V reaches 89fps at 1080p and 61fps at 1440p on Ultra. Ashes of the Singularity achieves 58fps at 1440p.
5 PowerColor Radeon RX 580 Red Devil 8GB
Image Source: PowerColor
This brand lands on the cheaper side of things, but still manages to pack a nice 8GB.
Looks are similar to the MSI Radeon, a chunky matte black and red affair. However, RGB fans will be disappointed; only the Red Devil logo glows in red.
It still has a backplate for rigidity., though it's not as well-vented as the others.
Although only 25cm, this is actually a large triple-slot card.
This is to allow for a large heatsink, since this model seems pretty power-hungry and tends to run hot, reaching up to 75°C.
It's overclocked to a speedy 1425 MHz, and like the Sapphire, it's got both a 6-pin and 8-pin connector. Connectors include three DisplayPorts, one HDMI and one DVI connector.
Like most of the other models, the two fans don't spin up to 60°C. Noise-wise, these produce up to 40dBA at load, which is just about audible during gaming.
You can get around 89fps for GTA V on 1080p Ultra, dropping to a still decent 60fps on 1440p. It's a similar affair for Battlefield I; 99fps at 1080p, and 75fps at 1440p. This card might struggle with more recent, intensive games.
Best Budget RX 580
XFX GTS XXX Edition RX 580 4GB
Which brings us to our budget pick. Our model of choice is the XFS GTA XXX Edition.
Like most it's dual fan, dual slot, and with an 8-pin connector. It's overclocked to 1386 MHz.
The look is pretty basic, no RGB and matte black aside from a dash of red, but it still includes a backplate.
There's three DisplayPorts, one HDMI and one DVI connector.
It still includes Radeon Chill, a handy optional feature which reduces power consumption by up to 31% when idle, for example if you leave your computer for a while.
The main thing you lose is 4GB of memory, dropping down to just 4GB.
Although it's a decent card otherwise and is the best of the 4GB models, there's no getting around that this is going to hamper you somewhat for gaming.
It's going to be OK for 1080p, but will struggle with VR and 1440p.
So, we recommend splurging the extra few dollars on an 8GB card if you want to go beyond 1080p.
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Allen Garfield, Nashville and The Conversation star, dies of coronavirus at 80
By Variety Staff| 10 months ago
LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) — Allen Garfield, an actor who appeared in movies like Nashville and The Stunt Man, has died of coronavirus, according to his Nashville co-star Ronee Blakely. He was 80.
"RIP Allen Garfield, the great actor who played my husband in Nashville, has died today of Covid; I hang my head in tears; condolences to family and friends; I will post more later; cast and crew, sending love," Blakely posted on Facebook on Wednesday.
Allen Garfield. (Getty)
Garfield first appeared on the big screen in the 1968 film Orgy Girls '69 after studying at the Actors Studio in New York with Elia Kazan and Lee Strasberg. He was known for playing corrupt and villainous businessmen and politicians.
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His other film credits include Woody Allen's Bananas, A State of Things, Until the End of the World and Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation and The Cotton Club. His final film appearance was in Chief Zabu, which was released in 2016 but filmed in 1986.
Allen Garfield in Nashville. (Getty)
The actor resided at the Motion Picture Country Home and Hospital in Woodland Hills, Calif., after suffering a stroke in 2004. He also had a stroke five years earlier before filming Roman Polanski's The Ninth Gate in 1999.
Before becoming an actor, Garfield was an amateur boxer and worked as a sports reporter.


A Shepherd's Story | A Lutheran pastor shares his experiences and thoughts with his flock, family, and friends.
If the preacher tries to spend too much time on [secular stories], he will cause his hearers to hear the Word of the living God with sleepy, lazy ears until some silly story allures their ears and entertains their mind.
cantata at the annual inauguration of the new town council in Mühlhausen. It was entitled "Gott ist mein König" (God is my King).
good fortune, salvation and great victory!
"Yet we dare not in this regard follow the fanatics, as if the human sciences were utterly useless or even detrimental to the knowledge of the Holy Scriptures and heavenly teaching. It is certainly necessary to study languages and well-informed grammars. Dialectic, rhetoric, and familiarity with the rest of philosophy is beneficial as well, and even quite necessary" (100).
"It will also be very beneficial to apply to an obscure place or to an entire writing the Lydian stone of the rules of logic, whether grammar, rhetoric, or finally, dialectic. Since these arts are indeed made known to use through the the beneficence of God and lit from the natural light that is all the time over us, and since they conform with the nature of things and the order that God has assigned to them, and finally, since they accommodate themselves to the human ability for comprehension (as the Sacred Scriptures), they will necessarily be of great benefit to us in the illumination of the Sacred Scriptures, if we apply them piously and cautiously" (111).
From How to Understand the Sacred Scriptures from Clavis Scripturae Sacrae by Matthias Flacius Illyricus (1520-1575). Translated by Wade R. Johnston. 2001.
I was asked to write an article on teaching Latin in our synod's elementary schools, which has been posted on the MLC Issues in Lutheran Education blog.
Below are links to some of the resources mentioned in the blog post, and a few others.


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Rihanna's early years in Barbados
What do most of us know about Rihanna before she made it to America, hooked up with Jay-Z and made it big? Not much. After this post, you'll know a little bit more...
In a small town in the Caribbean island nation of Barbados named St. Michael, Robyn Rihanna Fenty was born on February 20, 1988. Her father is Ronald Fenty, a white Barbadian of Irish descent, and her mother is Monica Fenty, a black Guyanese beauty of Bajan lineage. An oldest child, Rihanna has two younger brothers, Rajad and Rorrey.
(baby Rihanna)
Growing up, Rihanna lived a somewhat trouble-free, normal life on her island home. She earned her primary education at Charles F. Broome Memorial School and then went to the prestigious Combermere School, a kind of technical high school, for her secondary education. She crowned the title of Miss Combermere in 2004 and sang Mariah Carey's "Hero" at the Colours of Combermere School show.
(a 12 year old Rihanna)
As student of Combermere School Rihanna also formed a trio singing group with two of her classmates. Her big break in the music scene came in 2003, when one of her close friends introduced her to New York City record producer Evan Rogers, who at that time vacationing with his Barbadian wife Jackie, in Barbados.
(a full grown Rihanna)
With the help of Rogers, Rihanna made some demo songs in the United States at the ripe age of 16 and sent them to various recording companies. Her hard work paid off a year later when the impressed record executive Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter who signed Rihanna to his label, Def Jam Records.
(reportedly Rihanna's childhood home in Barbados)
The rest is history, since her first record label Rihanna has gone on to sell more than 15 million records and 45 million singles worldwide. She has also achieved 9 number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 since first appearing on the chart on June 11, 2005, which is the most by any artist during that time span.
BONUS LINK: Rihanna at 15 singing Hero
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Today, Denver officials from the city, state, county courts and public school system sent a letter to the local Acting Field Office Director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requesting ICE agents respect "sensitive locations" when carrying out their duties, especially at or near Denver schools or in Denver courthouses.
The letter comes on the heels of the Department of Homeland Security indicating on Tuesday that "it can't promise that immigrants in the United States illegally won't be arrested if they come forward to report they have been a victim of a crime or a witness to one" according to the Associated Press.
Mindful of the fear and trepidation voiced recently by immigrant and refugee communities about interacting with law enforcement on public safety matters, the letter requests that ICE conduct its enforcement actions in accordance with the 2011 memorandum. Denver officials in their letter also request that ICE take certain measures around these sensitive areas so as not to potentially put by-standers at risk, hinder the prosecution of crimes or compromise police-community relationships vital to public safety.


April 27, 2018 | 10 a.m.
Nicole Friedlein '18, assistant resident director, has been named Bethel's 2017-18 Student Employee of the Year.
Assistant Resident Director Nicole Friedlein '18 has been named Bethel's 2017-18 Student Employee of the Year. The award annually recognizes the outstanding contributions and achievements of undergraduate student employees.
Supervisors nominated student employees and provided evidence of how their nominees consistently demonstrate reliability, quality of work, initiative, professionalism, and uniqueness as they contribute to their particular department and to Bethel. The President's Cabinet then evaluated nominees using five characteristics as they applied to four areas of contribution: attributes, expectations, leadership style, and impact.
Associate Dean for Residence Life Jim Benjamin added, "Nicole has provided excellent leadership in Nelson Hall and the Office of Residence Life. She has thrived as a student who has grown and developed in her time at Bethel. These experiences helped inform her leadership of others."
Friedlein, a double major in psychology and communication studies, was honored in April at a breakfast where she received recognition from her team and senior management. She was presented with a $250 check, a certificate for a Bethel sweatshirt at the Campus Store, and a personal letter of recognition from Bethel President Jay Barnes.


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Easton (PA) Branch
Presidents' Pen
Easton Branch Scholarships
Branch Bylaws and Policies
Branch Strategic Plan
Annual Book Fair
Let's Read Math
Authors' Luncheon
Evening at the Williams Center
Poinsettia Sale
Global Warming (Climate Change)
Very High Priority for International Community
12/12/15 LE BOURGET, France — "With the sudden bang of a gavel Saturday night, representatives of 195 nations reached a landmark accord that will, for the first time, commit nearly every country to lowering planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to help stave off the most drastic effects of climate change" (NYT 12/12/15). United Nations diplomats have been working toward this accord for nine years, it requires action in some form from every country, rich or poor.
United Nations secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, "This is truly a historic moment. For the first time, we have a truly universal agreement on climate change, one of the most crucial problems on earth."
If 195 nations agree there is a critical problem with climate change, what will be the reaction of the US under the new president? What are the scientific findings on climate change, what do respected scientists and scientific societies say? Why is there so much controversy in the US when there is virtually no disagreement among the scientific community?
Global Warming – What does the Science Say?
Not the Politics, the Science!
Join us at Palmer Library Saturday, Feb 4, 1:30pm
On Saturday February 4, 2017 at 1:30 PM in the Palmer Library, Patricia Bradt, Ph.D (Associate Professor Emerita, Environmental Science, Muhlenberg College) will discuss the science of climate change:
Women in STEM: A Look through the Gender Studies Lens
April 19, Palmer Library, 7:00 pm
Attend our annual business meeting and vote for your next branch president or co-president.
Professor Mary Armstrong (Women's & Gender Studies and English, Lafayette College) will offer a presentation on how concepts from the field of Women's & Gender Studies can help address the persistent underrepresentation of women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Her talk will specifically examine concepts that help us better understand the obstacles to equal representation of women in STEM such as implicit bias, stereotype threat, the imposter syndrome, and self-imposed standards.
This session is offered as a basic "primer" in how gender studies research can help break up the "women and STEM" deadlock and offer new perspectives that help create change. Professor Armstrong will draw on her National Science Foundation funded research, her ongoing work on institutional change efforts for women in STEM, and more than 15 years of directing Women's & Gender Studies programs.
Join the Easton Branch at our Third Annual Authors' Luncheon. It's our most important fundraiser of the year. Invite your family and friends to this special event. AAUW AuthorsLuncheon 2016 (2)
What's this about the February program in January. Read on to find out.
Saturday, Feb 6, 1 pm
Sigal Museum, Northampton Street, Easton
We will meet at The Sigal Museum on Saturday, February 6 at 1pm to see an extraordinary exhibit of wedding attire. The exhibit covers more than a century of bridal gowns and suits and tuxedos for grooms. The earliest gown in the exhibit is a lovely 1840 satin and lace gown. Two of our members' gowns are included in the exhibit – Marlou Belyea and Janet Rosenthal.
While white or ivory are now the traditional colors for wedding gowns, in the past it was customary for a bride to wear bright colors or even black. Not all brides wore gowns; during the 1940's and 1950's wedding suits were very popular.
If you have a membership with the Sigal Museum your entrance is free. Otherwise the admission is $7 which also includes other exhibits in the museum. A short business meeting with refreshments will follow after our tour of the exhibit.
Traveling to Cuba with Howard McGinn
Tuesday, October 20 at 7 pm at Palmer Library
Flights, ferries, and cruise packages between the U.S. and the formerly off-limits island nation are popping up left and right.
Have you thought about going to Cuba now that it has opened up for travel from the U.S.? Even if you have not, photography by Howard McGinn on his recent weeklong trip to eastern and central Cuba may entice you to make the trip or just enjoy the sights on the screen. The subjects of his photos include scenery, structures, people and activities.
Howard's activities as a retired lawyer in the Easton community include active support in ACE (the Arts Community of Easton) and volunteering time at the Sigal Museum. He even gave several members of our branch a walking tour of the arts community in 2013.
Howard became interested in photography in his early teens using a Kodak box or bellows camera. Later his primary medium was 35mm transparencies/slides until 2006 when he switched to digital. He has exhibited at several locations, given photo workshops, and his photos have been published on the covers of Lehigh Valley Woman magazine, as well as several other venues.
Join us at the Palmer Library to enjoy Howard's photography of Cuba.
May Dessert and Scholarship Awards
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at 7 p.m.
333 Spring Garden St., Easton
Join AAUW Easton Branch members for a delicious dessert featuring white cake with raspberry filling and lemon curd. Coffee and tea will also be served. Branch members and scholarship recipients are honored at this time. The cost is $10 per person, an RSVP form is in the newsletter or send a check to Fran Kennedy by May 15.
Let's Read Math Luncheon at Fran's House
Easton Branch members turned out to help plan the Let's Read Math summer programs.
Fran tells branch members how Let's Read Math works
Second Annual Authors' Luncheon A Success!
Interesting authors, great setting and cool conversations set the tone for the 2nd annual Authors' Lunch hosted by the AAUW Easton Branch. Joining us were members from the Bethlehem, Allentown and other surrounding branches plus members of the community. Donated raffle items and special donations from the authors and several of our members helped us raise more money for our scholarship fund. Many thanks to everyone who helped. We are hoping that many of you will feel moved to help make our third annual Authors' Luncheon next year even more of a success.
Fran and Nancy
Second Annual Authors' Luncheon
April 25 from 11 to 3
Hampton Inn Easton
Attend the Second Annual Authors' Luncheon and take a chance on winning a weekend away at beautiful Elk Mountain. Our member, Nancy Berry and her husband Dennis graciously donated a weekend at their lovely home.
"Located in a private community, Elk Meadow, a mile away from Elk Mountain Ski Resort, our home provides sleeping for 6, with a beautiful vista of the mountain from our living room on an acre of land. Enjoy a weekend of your choice, Summer, Winter or Fall, based on mutual consent. In summer there are tennis courts, a private lake for fishing, swimming and boating as well as walking paths. Nearby there are several public reasonably priced golf courses. Hiking trails nearby offered recreation for any season. In winter skiing is just a mile away at Elk Mountain, as well as snowmobiling and snowshoeing. Pick a fall weekend and enjoy the solitude and autumn beauty . Elk Mountain is located 20 miles north of Scranton off Route 81, 2 hours or less from the Easton area."
Summer at Elk Mountain
Winter at Elk Mountain
Inter Branch Forum on Hunger, Economic Sufficiency
Panelists and Planning Committee members
Grocery Shopping with SNAP benefits
Women in History at the Sigal Museum
Peg Opthof as Ruth Nolton Moore
Kim Rose as Mammy Morgan
Fran Kennedy as Margaret Junkin Preston
Annette Stoody as Florence Seibert
Girl Scouts and StemTuesday, April 21, 7 pm at the Palmer Library
According to the National Science Foundation, women (and specifically women of color) are woefully underrepresented across the board in all STEM fields, especially in the areas of engineering, computer science, and mathematical science (e.g., on average, only 13% of engineers are women). Yet, STEM careers are where the growth, highest wage potential, and perhaps biggest impact in society will happen in the 21st century. Based on studies from their research arm, Girl Scouts of the USA has recognized the societal need to expand the pipeline of future female STEM professionals by enhancing their national curriculum to put a bigger emphasis on STEM while remaining relevant to girls' lives.
Another obvious indicator of the impact Girl Scouts has had on young women becoming interested in pursuing STEM as a career is the number of Gold Award projects based in that area. The Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn in Girl Scouting, and only 5.4% of eligible members earn it. Girls must complete two Journeys (current national GS curriculum) and plan & implement an individual "Take Action" project which takes a minimum of 80 hours to complete and that provides a sustainable, lasting benefit to the girl's larger community. Many of the girls in our region have done Gold Award projects having a STEM basis, including robotics, science education, and various applications of technology.
Presenting the April program about Girl Scouts & STEM (as well as the Gold Award) will be two staff members from the local Council, Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania: Erin Vermeulen, Program Manager, and Carla Hickey, Director of Community Partnerships. Ironically, Erin and Carla have 4 sons between them and no daughters. But both women were members when they were girls and appreciate the opportunity to be a professional part of the world's largest organization dedicated to building girls' leadership skills.
And what a tea party it was! Pictures tell the story.
Marina Kudasova, Lehigh AAUW Fellow, and Janice Lupackino
Rosemary Baker, Fran Kennedy, and Nancy Berry
Tea party table
Members enjoying tea and conversation
Marina giving Nancy a thank you present
It's A Tea Party
Home of Nancy Butow
All members of AAUW Easton Branch are invited to an afternoon tea party from 2:00 – 4:00 …………join Nancy Butow and Annette Stoody and enjoy a nice break in the day to relax and visit with friends. Our guest of honor will be Marina Kudasova, who was awarded an AAUW International Fellowship 2014 to work on her PhD at Lehigh University. Her field of study is Comparative and International Education. Marina is also the president of the Lehigh University UNICEF Club and is the university's youth representative to the United Nations.
A short business meeting will be held at 2:30.
Follow the State of the Union with AAUW — and Bingo!
Every year the president uses the State of the Union address to lay out an agenda to Congress and identify the administration's priorities and proposals. And every year we tune in to hear what the president promises to do to move women's issues forward. This year, the speech is set for January 20, and we ask you to help us follow along through a friendly (or not-so-friendly!) game of bingo.
We've created bingo cards with some of the key words women and girls want to hear from President Barack Obama this year. Simply print out a card, grab your favorite marker, and you're ready to play.
Easton, Bethlehem, Allentown AAUW Inter-Branch Forum on Hunger/Economic Insufficiency in the Lehigh Valley
Featuring the documentary "A Place at the Table"
Unitarian Universalist Church, Bethlehem, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join us on March 28th, along with members of the community to learn about the causes and impact of hunger in the Lehigh Valley and the steps we can take to address the issue.
A panel of speakers from the Hunger Coalition, Second Harvest Food Bank, and the academic community is planned. Additionally, you'll get a first-hand experience of shopping for food on a limited budget.
MARCH 14, 2015 INTER-BRANCH DIVERSITY PROGRAM
In "Far From the Tree" author Andrew Solomon writes about the diversity of individuals, families, and groups who share profound difference—the differences of deafness, dwarfism, Down syndrome, autism, severe disability, prodigiousness, and transgenderism. It is a book about endurance, love, imagination, struggles, and resilience, times of despair and times of awe-inspiring triumphs. It is a book that encourages much reflection about human identity.
Prompted by the study of this remarkable book, the AAUW Inter-branch Diversity Group invites members of the Easton, Bethlehem, and Allentown branches and the public to attend this year's diversity program. We will hear from a panel of four adults whose lives have been shaped by exceptional difference; the panel will be moderated by Dana Dunn, Professor of Psychology and Assistant Dean for Special Programs at Moravian College. Panelists will share their stories and perspectives on a variety of issues important in their – and our – lives. The panel presentations and discussions will conclude with time for Questions and Responses.
This is certain to be a program that will have a profound impact on the way we view our differences. It will educate, inform, and inspire all who attend.
2014–15 Supreme Court Preview Member Call
This year, the Supreme Court will consider a number of cases with the potential to significantly affect the rights of women and girls. Join AAUW's Legal Advocacy Fund staff on October 22 to stay informed on these cases and many more.
Bethlehem Food Co-Op – What is a co-op?
Speaker: Jon Soden, Treasurer Bethlehem Food Co-Op
Our speaker, Jo Soden, servers as treasurer on the board of the Bethlehem Food Co-Op. He will be talking with us about this start up which is hoping to open in the summer of 2015.
Here are a few facts from the website in answer to 'What is a co- op?"
"The co-op will appear much like a standard supermarket (although hopefully with a bit more atmosphere) and will operate year-round out of the same storefront.
Like a CSA (community supported agriculture), members will make a financial investment, but it will be a one-time equity payment (as opposed to yearly), and the return on that investment will come through perks in the store as well as cash patronage dividends on years the co-op makes a profit.
Like a farmers' market, the co-op will offer a collection of the best products from local growers. Basically, we've taken the best from each of these sorts of businesses and merged them into something fantastic!"
Come learn about the co-op and the opportunity to buy all your groceries locally at a store that emphasizes local, sustainable, humane, and natural food. The Bethlehem Food CO-OP is in the process of growing its owner-membership base.
April 22, 7:00 p.m.
Palmer Library
Attend our annual business meeting and vote for your next branch president or co-presidents. Following the business meeting, we will hear from Kim Kmetz, Manager of the Easton Main Street Initiative.
Ms. Kmetz began her career as a sales and account rep for two major textile firms, Burlington Industries and West Point Pepperell in New York City. After spending 11 years as a full time "mom" raising three children, she returned to the work force in 2002 as the Manager of Volunteer resources for Easton Heritage Alliance and the 1753 Bachmann Publick House in downtown Easton.
Ms Kmetz began her employment as the manager of the Easton Main Street Initiative in March of 2006. She is responsible for the management of more than 50 volunteers who work toward the continued strengthening and revitalization of Easton's central business district, applying the four-point approach of the Main Street program. This program is in its ninth year in Easton and has seen significant successes over the seven years under Ms. Kmetz's direction. The Easton Main Street Initiative was named the #1 achieving Main Street program in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2009 and the #2 program in 2010.
Ms. Kmetz holds a B.S. degree from Philadelphia University with a major in Textile Management and Marketing. She is now serving on the Board of Directors of the Pennsylvania Downtown Center and the Advisory Council of Lafayette College's Williams Center for the Arts.
Pennsylvania Update by State Representative Bob Freeman
Saturday, January 18, 2014 at 10 a.m.
Easton Public Library, Main Branch, Catherine Drake Room (downstairs)
We are pleased to welcome Representative Bob Freeman (D-Northampton) who will update us on what's happening in Pennsylvania.
Bob Freeman is a native Estonian; he received his undergraduate degree in history and political science from Moravian College, and his Master's Degree in history from Lehigh University. He was first elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1982 and served six two-year terms before leaving as a result of an unsuccessful bid for the State Senate in 1994. From 1995 – 97 he served as executive director of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee and as Democratic executive director of the Senate Local Government Committee from1997 – 98. He returned to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1998 and has been re-elected ever since.
Freeman is a recipient of the Elton Stone Award and the Moravian College History Prize. He authored the article "Light Rail and the Lehigh Valley," which appeared in the New Valley Press in 1981. During his previous 12 years in the House, Freeman served as chairman of the House Select Committee on Land Use and Growth Management (1991 – 92), which recommended ways to improve growth management and reduce sprawl. He was one of the leaders in revising the Municipalities Planning Code in 2000 and authored the Elm Street Program designed to revitalize older residential neighborhoods. The Elm Street legislation was signed into law in February, 2004.
Freeman is the chairman of the House Local Government Committee. He has served on the committees of Labor Relations, Local Government, Environmental Resources and Energy, and State Government.
Paquito D'Rivera with New York Voices in Brazilian Dreams
Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 8:00 p.m.
Lafayette College, Williams Center
A decade ago, two of the most charismatic artists in American jazz—Paquito D'Rivera and New York Voices—recorded the extraordinary Brazilian Dreams, which won the 2003 Grammy for Best Latin Jazz Release. Both artists, in individual engagements, have thrilled Williams Center audiences over the years. With their lush, stylish vocal arrangements, New York Voices sets new standards for vocal improvisation, and D'Rivera's unrivaled musicianship, melodic flair, and stage presence charms his listeners with tunes that are at once passionate, soulful, and charged with the inner spark of Afro-Cuban swing. On the occasion of New York Voices' 25th anniversary, the artists have revived this legendary collaboration with new tunes and fresh arrangements, all charged with the double jolt of Afro-Brazilian samba and Cubanismo of D'Rivera's homeland.
Join Easton Branch members as they enjoy this very special evening. For ticket information, contact Nancy Seksinsky.
Women Behind Bars and Their Journey Back to the Community
Tuesday, October 15 at 7 p.m.
Room 211 Oeschle Hall, Lafayette College
Our speaker, Dr. Bonnie Winfield, has been associated with Lafayette College for eight years. She is the Director of Community Partnerships and the Director of the Landis Community Outreach Center. Dr. Winfield received her Ph.D. from Syracuse University and a Graduate Certificate in Peace and Women's Studies. She serves on the boards of several community organizations; her areas of interest include Sense of Place and Community Engagement, issues of gender and recidivism for women and families in the criminal justice system, Expressive Arts Therapy for Healing and Creating Community and her current project is "The Journey Home: an expressive art re-entry program for women."
Through the words and creative works of the women, Dr. Winfield will share the struggles, challenges, and triumphs of women who participated in her creative arts workshops.
Dr. Winfield's mission is to help others see that the women she works with are more than their mistakes; they are mothers, daughters, sisters, writers, artists, and most of all – women.
September Potluck Dinner Meeting
Downstairs Room of First Presbyterian Church
333 Spring Garden Street, Downtown Easton
Dinner at 6, Business Meeting at 7
Fashion Show, Speaker Janet Gillespie, STEM Scholarship Award to follow
This year we will be featuring a fashion show by Twice Chic Boutique, an Easton consignment store which works with AAUW by contributing a portion of the sale of the items donated by our members, back to the branch. Janet Gillespie, recipient of the AAUW-PA NCCWSL (National Conference for College Women Student Leaders) Scholarship and a Lafayette student, will share her conference experience with the group and the Jane Wait STEM Scholarship will be awarded to a Northampton County Community College student.
Join us as we begin a new AAUW year.
Miss Representation Documentary Screening
March 16, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Northampton Community College
North Campus, Alumni Hall, Room 130
For more information contact aauwlehighvalleydiversity@gmail.com
AAUW branches across the Lehigh Valley present Miss Representation, a documentary film that shows how the media bombards children and adults with overwhelmingly harmful and inaccurate images of females. We'll be discussing issues that are of the utmost importance to us as women, parents, and responsible community members, including such topics as violence, sexuality, denigration and objectification of females. We'll talk about ways that we can change the depiction of girls and women in the media, and take away ideas for actions that can make a difference in our community.
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This should be a thought-provoking and enjoyable morning, and your attendance and input will make it all the more so. Drinks and snacks will be provided
March 8, 10:30 am
Sigal Museum
What do an unlicensed lawyer and doctor, a teacher at a school for the deaf, a performer in a touring stock company and a victim of polio have in common? They were all extraordinary Pennsylvania women whose lives and accomplishments will be commemorated by members of the AAUW Easton branch during National Women's History Month.
On March 8, 10:30am at the Sigal Museum, and at 1:45pm at Paxinosa these women tell the stories of the impact they made locally, nationally, and internationally. Debbie Ashton Chase is our narrator, with Rosemary Baker as Jeanette Reibman, Annette Stoody as Florence Seibert, Gwen Jacobs as Belle Archer, Nancy Seksinsky as Elizabeth Wysor, Peggy Fackenthal as Helen Beebe, Pat Franklin as Mildred M. Hicks Bruun, and Kim Rose as Mammy Morgan. With many more local women of renown that can be portrayed, there are still opportunities to join our theatrical troupe. If you are interested, please contact Kim at 610 253-1222, or kim@northamptonctymuseum.org
Visit and Learn about the Spring Garden Children's Center
February 23, 2013 at 10 a.m.,
Spring Garden Children's Center, 401. W. Berwick St., Suite 103, Easton
Terry Thomas, Early Childhood Consultant and Patricia Hunter, Executive Director–Spring Garden Children's center will offer a presentation on the importance of early childhood education.
Spring Garden Children's Center, Inc. (SGCC) is a not-for-profit early care and education agency providing services for families in the Easton area and surrounding communities since 1955. Our mission is to provide families with quality, affordable childcare, educational services and the support needed to strengthen and improve their quality of life.
SGCC provides services to children, ages (3) months to (10) yrs. old. We operate, year-round, Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 6 pm. Services include: transportation to and from schools in the Easton, and Wilson school districts; and St. Jane Catholic Elementary School. We provide nutritious meals (breakfast, lunch, and snack); developmentally appropriate curriculums; literacy programs; and parenting education programs.
Spring Garden works in collaboration with local childcare centers and social service agencies to help meet the needs of families from various socio-economical and cultural backgrounds. We strive to provide a high quality early educational experience to a diverse population of children.
Our summer camp program for school age, preschool and toddlers will continue the creative learning process from the school year throughout the summer months. We engage children in kaleidoscope activities that foster learning and thinking skills such as: creativity and innovation, problem- solving, communication, collaboration, and literacy skills. It is our intent to fuse STEM education with hands -on-art experiences to create learning activities that help children understands the connection between art and science.
Spring Garden stimulates creativity by making learning fun. During the summer camps arts program our school age children explore past and present artists; use technology to create digital stories that chronicle their experiences throughout this process; and employ various art techniques that foster creative expression. Our STEM programs include developmentally appropriate learning experiences for
toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarten children in this exciting creative process.
Computer Security for You and Me
January 15, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Lafayette College, Pardee Hall, Room 28
For the past 20 years, computers have been gaining ever-increasing importance in our lives and well-being. A great deal of our financial and even physical security is entrusted to our computers so we need to take care of them. We need to be aware that, as computers have assumed greater importance in our lives, there are now criminals dedicated to using the same tools we use to steal our information and this is done at ever increasing speeds and with more automation. We'll talk about the ways in which that happens, and some things we can do to stay "digitally safe".
Presentation by Dan Brashler, Senior Computing Consultant at Lehigh University, assisted by Becky Rosenbauer, Director of Engineering Computing at Lafayette College.
Directions: From Center square, travel north on Third Street, which becomes College Ave. At the top of hill, take the first left (McCartney Street) to the first stop sign (High Street). Turn left. Go 1½ blocks, take second right to the parking deck, located behind Markle Hall. The presentation will be in room 28, Pardee Hall. From the front of Markle, walk across the street and past the Library, Pardee is the large red stone building to the left of Colton Chapel. Go in the side door and down one flight of steps to room 28.
Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Wonderful 2013
Every one who attended the Holiday Party enjoyed delicious appetizers, tasty ham and turkey, various salads and vegetable dishes, and wonderful desserts. We have very good cooks in our branch. The champagne punch was delicious and there was none left by the end of the evening.
Lively conversations
Thank you to everyone who brought toiletries and canned goods. We delivered eleven gift bags for the women at Safe Harbor and even filled one large gift bag for the men residing there. The canned goods have been delivered to ProJeCt and will be distributed to those in need.
Easton Branch Holiday Party
Join branch members and their spouses/partners Sunday, December 16, as we celebrate the holiday season. We will be partying at the home of Joan Kicska from 5-8 pm. Please bring the following according to your last name to share – turkey and ham will be furnished:
A-H Hors d'oeuvres I-P Desserts Q-Z Salads
Please bring a can of food to contribute to a local food bank. Do you have a collection of shampoos, conditioners, and body lotions from your hotel stays? Bring them to the Holiday Party for distribution to Safe Harbor.
Fri., Nov. 9, 2012
Performance 8:00 p.m.
Three of Africa's most exciting vocalists have joined forces for this world tour: DOBET GNAHORE, an Ivory Coast vocalist and dancer who performed at Lafayette with Acoustic Africa in 2006; MANU GALLO, a vocalist, and bassist for ZAP MAMA; and KAREYCE FOTSO, a young Cameroonian singer whose music combines Afro-pop, Blues, and traditional African music. The three singers are backed by an ensemble of traditional African instruments, featuring balafonist Aly Keita.
7:00 p.m. Preconcert talk with guitarist and producer Leni Stern.
Reservations should be made by Fri., Nov. 2, 2012.
Make check for $20 payable to AAUW Easton Branch and mail to:
AAUW Easton Branch
Easton, PA 18044-1464
For more information, contact us using the "Contact Us" tab at the top of this page.
Branch Meeting October 13, 2012, 9:30 a.m. Palmer Library
IRON JAWED ANGELS at 10 a.m.
Join the Easton Branch members in viewing this film. It is free and open to the public.
"Taking a fresh and contemporary look at a pivotal event in American history, IRON JAWED ANGELS tells the true story of how defiant and brilliant young activists, Alice Paul, played by Hilary Swank, and Lucy Burns, played by Frances O'Connor, took the women's suffrage movement by storm, putting their lives at risk to help American women win the right to vote."
Don't take your right to vote for granted! This film will make you recognize what brave women endured so that you and I have the privilege of voting on November 6.
For more information, you may call 610-258-1630.
Tuesday September 18
(Parking in the Rear – enter the meeting room through the rear door of the church)
Doors open at 5:45, Potluck begins at 6:00
Business meeting at 7:00
Speaker: Dr. Trisha Moller, Math Illiteracy and STEM at 7:30
Join Easton Branch AAUW Members as we begin another year of timely programs
Dr. Trisha Moller, member of the Bethlehem Branch of AAUW, is passionate about Mathematics. She earned a BS in Math and Secondary Education from The College of NJ. After working for AT&T for a year, she pursued a Masters and a PhD in Mathematics at Lehigh and then became an assistant professor at DeSales. She is a full time Mom now as well as an adjunct professor at Moravian, teaching math courses at levels from freshmen non-majors to senior math majors.
Dr. Moller holds an executive position in the Eastern PA/DEL section of the Mathematics Association of America in addition to membership in other professional organizations. She has served as an AAUW Selection Panelist for International Fellowships and has participated in AAUW webinars/webcasts about women in STEM fields. She is a Project NExT Fellow, a respected national program for Math professors. Her work on both teaching and research has been presented at both local and national conferences. Under a four year NSF grant she organized regional conferences and a week long summer workshop in Math for Secondary teachers. She shares her love of math with students in kindergarten through high school and strives to be a role model in her field, especially for girls.
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Dessert and Coffee will be furnished
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There are more. Many, many more. And none of them will cost nearly as much as a traditional four year school.
And then there are the online options. The availability of drawing and painting resources is incredible.
Sitting at a computer I have direct access to artists all over the world. I have the combined wisdom of the artistic community to pull from at my leisure. For less than a few grand a year I can view more educational material than I would see at any art school. You can get a year of access to all of the Gnomon Workshop's videos for the cost of a few days at the average art school.
$500 – Buy an annual subscription to The Gnomon Workshop and watch every single video they have.
$404.95 – Buy Glenn Vilppu's Anatomy Lectures and watch all of them.
$190 – Buy all of these books and read them cover to cover.
$1040 ($20/week x 52 weeks) – Weekly figure drawing sessions. Look up nearby colleges and art groups and find a weekly session to attend.
$2500 – Sign up for a SmART School Mentorship when you feel ready to get one-on-one guidance to push your abilities.
$2400 – Sign up for four classes from CGMA. Get taught by professionals in the industry on exactly the skills you want to learn.
Free – Watch all of these keynotes.
Free – Study other things for free. Suggested topics: business, history, philosophy, English, literature, marketing, and anything else you might be interested in.
$500 – Throughout the year, use at least this much money to visit museums in your area. And not just art museums. All museums.
Free – Create accountability. One of the great advantages to attending a school is the comradery. So use the internet to create your own. Go join a forum where you can give and receive critique on the work you're developing. There are many different ones out there that can suit whatever flavor you prefer.
The rest – Materials. Buy yourself some good art materials to create with. Whether digital or traditional. Don't skimp.
There. For less than a quarter of the tuition for RISD you've got yourself a killer education. You've received more quality, focused education than I think you'll find at any art school.
There has never been a better time to be an artist. I'm inspired by the sheer quantity and quality of internet resources available to artists.
But I encourage all aspiring artists to think long and hard about their options. Student loans are unforgivable through bankruptcy and can wreck your financial future. Establishing a career while under the unceasing brutality of student loans makes an already difficult task nearly impossible.
Find another path. Art is a wonderful, beautiful, fulfilling pursuit. Don't ruin it with a mountain of debt.
Disclaimer: I do not mean any offense to any of the educators at art schools. I have numerous professors who I consider close friends. This is neither an attack on you, nor your teaching abilities, nor the value that you provide for your students. I'm talking about the schools, not the artists teaching at them.


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Paris Whitney Hilton (, 17. veljače 1981.) modna je kreatorica, manekenka, glumica, pjevačica i poslovna žena. Jedna je od nasljednica lanaca hotela Hilton kojeg je osnovao njen pradjed Conrad Hilton (1887. – 1979.).

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Paris Hilton je kćer Richarda Hiltona i Kathy Richards-Hilton. Ima mlađu sestru Nicholai "Nicky" Hilton i dva mlađa brata, Barrona i Conrada Hiltona. Rodila se u New Yorku, ali je odrasla na Beverly Hillsu u Kaliforniji. Počela je manekensku karijeru kao adolestenica kada je potpisala ugovor s modnom agencijom Trump Model Management. Uskoro je postala viđena poznata osoba na noćnim zabavama što joj je donijelo popularnost, dok joj je seks vrpca koja je puštena u javnost 2003. godine donijela globalnu prepoznatljivost, koju je utvrdila petogodišnjim nastupom u Foxovom reality televizijskoj seriji Jednostavan život.

Povremeno nastupa s malim ulogama u filmovima, televizijskim serijama i izdaje pjevačke singlove, a bavi se i prodajom vlastite linije parfema. Utjelovljenje je fenomena osoba koje su postale poznate isključivo po tome što su poznate. Godine 2007. ušla je u Guinnessovu knjigu rekorda kao najprecjenjenija poznata osoba. Svojim poslovima, Paris je zaradila oko 10 milijuna američkih dolara.

Filmografija

Igrani filmovi
 1991.: Wishman
 2000.: Sweetie Pie
 2001.: Zoolander
 2002.: QIK2JDG
 2002.: (Nine Lives)
 2002.: American Dreams
 2003.: L.A. Knights
 2005.: Kuća od voska
 2008.: Repo! The Genetic Opera
 2008.: Big Fat Important Movie (An American Carol)

Serije i emisije
 2003.: "Jednostavan život"
 2004.: "Jednostavan život 2: Putovanje"
 2005.: "Bullrun: Cops, Cars & Supers"
 2005.: "Pauly Shore Is Dead"
 2005.: "American Dreams"

Vanjske poveznice
Službena stranica Paris Hilton

Životopisi, SAD
Američki filmski glumci
Američki televizijski glumci

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The challenge of explaining economics concepts to less advanced students will deepen your own understanding of fundamental economics concepts. In addition, students working in the Economics Learning Center have an on-campus 'base-of-operations' in the Economics Department. This provides opportunities for interaction with faculty and other economics students.
Tutors are expected to devote between 5 to 15 scheduled hours per week and as much additional time for preparation as each individual finds necessary.
Each tutor spends their time staffing the ELC in Room 311 of Arps Hall.
Tutors are expected to report to work promptly at their scheduled time.
Tutors are expected to be helpful, courteous, and respectful to students at all times.
Tutors are expected to provide service to all students who visit the ELC, which means working with multiple students simultaneously at times.
 This can be achieved by grouping students who are seeking similar assistance and/or alternating the assistance you provide a few questions at a time while the other student(s) work.
Tutors are expected to provide guidance and clarification, but NOT to complete the work for students.
You must have taken (or are about to complete) ECON 4001 and 4002.
You should have received a grade of B or higher in these ECON courses.
Students not meeting these standards will be considered on the basis of individual merit as space allows.
It is not necessary to be an economics major to serve as a tutor.
Students from many backgrounds who have completed the necessary courses can be tutors since students with divergent backgrounds may serve as particularly effective tutors.
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Even if you are not interviewed and/or hired after submitting an initial application, the constant turn-over in our tutoring staff as a result of graduations leaves us hiring tutors on a continual basis, so we encourage prospective tutors to submit an application every year.
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The current hourly minimum can be found here.
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Home » Special House of Representatives Meeting on Wednesday to Focus on Security
Special House of Representatives Meeting on Wednesday to Focus on Security
KEYWORDS Congressional staff security / workplace violence
Republication and Democratic House members will hold a joint meeting Wednesday to discuss security measures — especially when members are away from Capitol Hill and its 1,800-member police force.
After the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in Tucson on Saturday, the question of permanent security changes falls to the House Administration Committee, which has jurisdiction over U.S. Capitol Police. No police or security detail were at the Giffords event at a Tucson grocery store. At such events, there's never security unless there's advance intelligence that there may be a problem of some kind, and Giffords reportedly often attends as many as eight events in a single day.
The lack of security is not out of the norm. Members of the House and Senate leadership have security provided by Capitol Hill, but many don't receive a constant security detail. They can, however, request security if there are safety concerns.
Rep. Robert Brady, D-Pa., the ranking Democrat on the committee, pledged to introduce a bill making threats against members of Congress or a federal judge the same as a threat against the president, says a USA Today report.
Halifax International Security Forum to Focus on "Holistic" Approach to Security
Pennsylvania House of Representatives Security Officers Unarmed
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Reinstate Hank
The Reinstate Hank campaign calls for the remittal of Opry star, and country music legend, Hank Williams. More than fifty years have passed since the tragic and untimely death of country music's greatest performer, who made his debut at the Grand Ole Opry on June 11, 1949, with the crowd demanding an unheard of six encores.
A few years later, in 1952, Hiram Hank Williams was dismissed from the Opry with the understanding that he would sober up and then return to the stage that he loved so much. Sadly, he passed away in the back seat of his car a few months later and never made that momentous return.
Despite being one of the ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.reinstatehank.org/
Two Big Shows This Week!
Tomorrow night (March 12) I'll be guest DJing live at River Gods in Cambridge as part of their weekly American Primitive series, playing rockabilly, hillbilly, R&B, and rock 'n' roll. (Details below.) Please stop by—it's gonna be a great time!
And this Friday's edition of Easy Ed's Variety Hour will feature a very special in-studio performance by Rocky Velvet! I'm a big fan of this band, and they always put on a fantastic live performance. Learn more about them at http://www.myspace.com/rockyvelvet. Also, catch them live in Cambridge at the Plough and Stars later on Friday night (http://www.ploughandstars.com/). ... continue reading
The Shadows Tribute band' @ Zaal Manders Gemert ( NL) 8/03/2008.
For me Rock'n'roll consists of a lot of different music styles, ranging from Rhythm & Blues to Rockabilly. I've always had a weak spot for instrumental Rock'n'roll, and no one can say that with thinking of the Shadows. The backing group of Cliff Richards in the late 50's and early 60's, and have contributed a lot to his success. So my wife and me where on route to Gemert on the 8th of march for a gig of " The Shadows Tribute band" in hall Manders, a beautiful ballroom with wooden dance floor and big mirrors. This happening was organized by the " back to the sixties" club. No rockers present that night, just people wanting to make it a pleasant ... continue reading
Stray Cats Farewell Tour 2008 SOLD OUT
@ AB Brussels
Monday 8 sept 2008
Starts 20h00
Tickets are on pre-sale starting march 6 2008, 11o'clock.
more info on : http://www.abconcerts.be
Runnin' Wild CD promotion
Runnin' wild will promote their brand new CD at the fnac brussels this friday 07/ 03 /2008 18 h
Be there if you're around
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No Billybop-festival
We are sad to announce there will be no Billybop Festival this year. Due to some organisation problems the festival has been cancelled.
We would like to apologize to the bands and the vast crowd of billybop fans for this inconvenience.
- Guy -
Concert Review: The Royal Deuces, Ace cafe Rumst 02/03/2008.
As read before the cancelled/shifted gig finally took place at the Ace Café. Guess good management never hurts anyone.
So like said on stage: The Royal Deuces, from Oakland, California, these guys were back, just to prove that last weeks gig wasn't the best they could do. And let me tell you a good PA system, does wonders. Like Mitch told us, it isn't easy to bring over a big PA system from the States, so a small was brought along and that doesn't have a good soundquality.
So back to Sunday night, by the time we got there, the place was still empty ( except for the band ), so after buying a round the whole café we took our place at ... continue reading
Concert Review: The Motel Men, Ace cafe Rumst 01/03/2008.
This band was contacted by Chris after the Royal Deuces show had been cancelled. Well first cancelled, then moved to Sunday. But enough about that let's get on with The Motel Men gig. The Motel Men are a relatively new band from the Sint-Niklaas region. This 3 piece band was born out of their shared love for 50's country, swing and rock'n'roll.
On stage: Strawberry Steve: guitar and vocals, The Mouse: Upright Bass and vocals and to our surprise a lemon, Magnus " The Russian" Johnson: drums. The place wasn't filled as usual but those there really enjoyed what this band had to offer and it was great fun.
Ok some people may say it seems ... continue reading
more info on : http://www.acecafe.behttp://www.myspace.com/motelmen
Billy Lee Riley Health Update
I just wanted to give a update on Billy Lee. It was a rough week for us. Billy went through hip replacement on the 20th and did great, but on Thursday he developed chest pains, on Sunday he was taken in for emergency bypass surgery (5 bypasses) he did fine on that but on Tues he developed a bleed with a clot in the chest wall that required another emergency surgery. We got out of ICU on Friday afternoon. Billy is now doing great, he is in good spirits and knows that a lot of people were praying for him. He is a very strong and positive person and is planning a full recovery and being in better form than he ever was. Just keep us in your prayers ... continue reading
March TLM Posted; The Troggs
The March 2008 issue of "The Lance Monthly" has been posted and the featured interview is with Reg Presley of The Troggs:
IN THIS ISSUE: Up Close with Reg Presley of the Troggs (struck gold with "Wild Thing"); Paterson's "Jump, Jive and Harmonize (Reviews of albums by The Ugly Beats, Richard X. Heyman, The Cynics, The Doughboys, The Resonars); TLM Comments (from our readers); The Lance Album Pick of the Month ("The Origin of Captain Hammond" Captain Hammond)
For a free read, go to http://www.lancerecords.com.
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