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E-readers e-rock
October 20, 2010 - Uncategorized
This summer, I bought a kindle. I bought it because I had a large amount of reading to do–submissions for a book I was editing, award reading, review reading, and so on–and the kindle was starting to make sense. I was excited for its potential as a research tool, particularly, for when I'm stuck on stories and need to get some in-depth information on Dachau or Elizabethan watch-making or the Daughters of Bilitis and online sources aren't working out for me.
It turned out the research application isn't as useful as I'd expected–it's usually so much cheaper to buy a used paperback of a research book than to get it on the kindle that I generally go that route, assuming the research books I want are even available on the kindle.
What I wasn't expecting, though, was how much the kindle has facilitated a return to my pleasure in reading. I didn't expect to enjoy reading on the kindle. I had a lot of romantic notions in my head about the feel of paper books, the smell of them, the comforting turn of the page–I thought that moving away from all that into something that seems as, I don't know, disembodied? as the kindle would distract me from enjoying the words.
But ultimately, it turns out the words are a lot more important than the media through which I consume them. Reading on the computer has always annoyed me a bit because it sometimes causes me headaches, but without the backlight, the kindle e-ink removes that problem, and suddenly I'm a convert.
During and after grad school, I read a lot less for pleasure than I had before. I burned out a bit, partially because of reading for school, and partially because at the same time I started editing, which tied a lot of new reading to my job. I'm not a magazine editor anymore, so I'm not reading fiction for work in the same steady way, and that's given me a little more space in my life for reading.
And the kindle makes it easy to pick up books I have casual interest in, books that aren't going to explode my world or upend my paradigms, but that are simple and fun to read. I love explosive, topsy turvy books, but I also think there's room in the world and my life for books that are just kind of fun and pulpy, and the kindle makes it easy to access those without having to figure out a way to wedge them onto my over-crowded shelves, where Silly Werewolf Book can't possibly compete for a permanent location with, say, Morrison's Beloved.
Just for the record: I understand that the kindle's record of dealing with publishing companies isn't always awesome, and that their file protocols kind of suck. But it seemed easier to find programs online that could take e-books I purchase and convert them to kindle files, than to find e-books I buy in kindle format and break them so they can be read on other readers. Having access to the largest range of books was my priority in purchasing. Also, we can tie multiple devices to my amazon account, and then I and the other readers in my family can all share books, even if we're non-local, which is seven kinds of awesome.
Anyway, I was surprised by how much I've really enjoyed my e-reader on a personal level. Are other people out there trying them out? Do you still resist them? Have you tried them and found that having paper in hand really does make a concrete difference for you?
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5 thoughts on "E-readers e-rock"
A D Jameson says:
As for online research, I can no longer live without Google Books.
(Or university-provided database access.)
Brad Green says:
I've really enjoyed reading on my iPad. I thought I would miss the feel of a book and all that, but I haven't. The medium disappears when the words are engaging enough. I also don't miss lugging books around.
The thing I love about the Kindle is not the device so much but the fact that there is an application for almost any device. I have an app on my Android phone, an app on my Mac, and an app on my iPad. Pretty much wherever I go I can read a chapter of a book. Plus, because it syncs with all devices, I never lose my spot. I love it.
Adam Robinson says:
I have a Nook and it took me a while to get past the how-does-it-go phenomenon, but once I read a gripping thriller, I was convinced of its value. Now I'm so convinced that I'm starting to put out Publishing Genius books for the Kindle and Nook.
Michael Leong says:
When I was taking the subway this morning, I saw two guys sitting next to each other and they were both reading from e-readers…thought that was interesting…
I'd use one if someone bought one for me…I read a lot of scholarly articles in pdf format and it just doesn't make sense to print them out.
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In one of the most dizzying half-hours in stock market history, the Dow plunged nearly 1,000 points on Thursday, May 6th before bouncing back to close down 347.80 points. This represented the biggest intraday decline since 1987. But what made this crash so absolutely shocking is that it happened in the course of less than an hour. Between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. the Dow lost over 700 points before dramatically bouncing back about 600 points. Two of the 30 stocks in the Dow, Procter & Gamble and 3M, plunged more than 30% in just 15 minutes. Accenture went from trading at around 40 dollars a share all the way down to one cent before bouncing back. Traders and investors were left completely stunned and wondering what in the world had just happened.
It has been widely suggested that a "fat finger trade" was responsible for triggering the panic. According to CNBC, "sources" have told that network that a trader (possibly at Citigroup) entered a "b" for billion instead of an "m" for million in a trade involving Procter & Gamble.
New York Stock Exchange spokesman Rich Adamonis says that "there were a number of erroneous trades" on May 6th, and that these could have been caused by computer error.
And the truth is that trading in the financial markets is more automated and more reliant on computers than it ever has been before. Trading literally moves at lightning speed now, and a number of analysts are warning that the pace of the market is so fast at this point that it is really easy for things to spin out of control very quickly.
But if this was really primarily caused by a "computer glitch," how are investors supposed to have any confidence at all in the market? After all, if a computer error can wipe out half your account in less than an hour, why invest at all?
Once the market hits certain technical levels, it is going to automatically start triggering stop loss orders. Once those stop loss orders are triggered, it will push the market down further thus triggering more stop loss orders.
While there have been some protections implemented to guard against this kind of thing, the reality is that it does still happen.
Hackers have become more sophisticated and more cunning than ever before. In fact, the bigger a target is, the more enjoyment most hackers get out of taking them down. Is it a possible that someone could have hacked in to the New York Stock Exchange?
Rogue nations and terrorist organizations have been developing their "cyber warfare" capabilities for some time now. We have been repeatedly warned that someday we will see an "Internet 9/11." Could this stock market plunge be a preview of that?
There are mounting concerns in the financial markets about Greece's financial condition and that the European debt crisis could spread around the globe.
In fact, the Dow has lost 631 points, or more than 5%, in just the last three days amidst worries about the situation in Greece. This represents the biggest three day drop since March 2009.
Anyone who has spent much time in the Forex market knows what this is all about. The truth is that some of the big financial sharks in the marketplace seem to really enjoy blowing out stop losses.
So could have this have been a situation where a stop loss hunting expedition spun wildly out of control?
There is also the possibility that this was a real financial panic. There are huge concerns about what is going on in Europe and the currency markets are fluctuating wildly. The Dow was already down several hundred points even before the massive plunge took place. The reality is that there is a lot of fear in the financial markets right now.
But if it was a real panic, then why did the Dow bounce back so quickly? Well, it is the job of the "plunge protection team" to keep the stock market from declining too rapidly. So did the "plunge protection team" swing into action today? Well, the truth is that we will probably never know because the general public is not supposed to know when they intervene.
In any event, the next couple of days should hopefully make all of this a lot clearer. The trading during the afternoon of May 6th at the big firms will be gone over with a fine-toothed comb, and the exchanges will be closely analyzing their systems for any glitches.
It has already been announced that some of the most erroneous trades will be cancelled. The Nasdaq and NYSE's ARCA trading unit have both said that they will cancel trades executed between 2:40 p.m. and 3 p.m. on May 6th where a stock price rose or fell more than 60 percent from the last trade in that security at 2:40 p.m.
But this episode shows just how vulnerable our financial markets really are. After witnessing what we saw today, it is going to be really hard to have confidence in the system.
In fact, even if this was just one "bad trade" or a "simple computer glitch," the reality is that this episode is going to inject even more fear into a marketplace that is already filled with tension.
When fear grips a market things can go south very, very quickly. The truth is that markets tend to fall more quickly than they rise, and if a wave of panic starts sweeping over the financial markets we could see things get quite messy in the coming days.
Time to plan for war So much for US President Barack Obama's famed powers of persuasion. At the UN's Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty review conference that opened this week, the Obama administration managed to lose control over the agenda before the conference even started. Obama administration officials said they intended to use the conference as a platform to mount international pressure on Iran to stop its illicit nuclear proliferation activities. But even before the conference began, with a little prodding from Egypt, the administration agreed that instead of focusing on Iran, the conference would adopt Iran's chosen agenda: attacking Israel for its alleged nuclear arsenal. Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that US officials were conducting negotiations with Egypt about Egypt's demand that the NPT review conference call for sanctions against Israel for refusing to join the NPT as a non-nuclear state. The Journal quoted a senior administration official involved in the discussions saying, "We've made a proposal to them [Egypt] that goes beyond what the US has been willing to do before." Among other possibilities, that proposal may have included a US agreement to appoint a UN envoy responsible for organizing a UN conference calling for the greater Middle East to become a nuclear-free zone. In diplomatese, "Middle East nuclear-free zone" is a well-accepted euphemism for stripping Israel of its purported nuclear capability while turning a blind eye to Iranian, Syrian and other Islamic nuclear weapons programs. Egypt's demand, which it convinced more than 100 members of the Non-Aligned Bloc to sign onto, is for Israel to open its nuclear installations to international inspectors as a first step towards unilateral nuclear disarmament.


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Date: 05 November, 2016
Location: Coventry Road, Bickenhill, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0EJ
Footman James' partner, the National Motorcycle Museum is throwing open its doors for free so families can see its amazing collection of vintage vehicles without paying a penny.
The third annual open day, on November 5, will feature a host of fun activities and celebrity guests. Find elusive parts at the autojumble and get tips from some of the best restorers and bike builders in the UK.
The museum, near Solihull, has more than 1,000 machines dating from 1898, fully restored to their original specifications. See iconic marques in five huge display halls.
Foggy and Whit on stage
Four-time world superbike champion Carl Fogarty and former British motorcycle champion Jamie Whitham will be teaming up to host two Stars on Stage spectaculars at 11am and 2pm in one of the museum's conference suites.
In these free one-hour chat shows the pair will give amusing anecdotes on the highs and lows of life on an off the race circuit.
The show also features other motorcycling personalities and live "fire-ups" of some of the most iconic race machines from the museum's collection. The special guests will be signing copies of their books in the museum shop during the event.
Don't leave without…
• Trying a bike: Want to learn to ride? Wheels Motorcycle Training is giving everyone over the age of 16 the opportunity to try a bike in a controlled environment
• Hunting for that spare part you need: The indoor autojumble is the place to find rare and vintage parts at knockdown prices
• Meeting the experts: Get advice from specialist suppliers and the museum's restoration team. Trade stands will feature Bonham's Auctioneers and Footman James classic motorcycle insurance – come check out our stall!
• Trying your luck in the raffle: The winner of a Norton Rotary F1 worth more than £20,000 will be drawn by Carl Fogarty and Jamie Whitham live on stage
How to get tickets
Entry to the museum is free. All visitors will be given a free timetable with a full schedule of the day's events. For more information visit the National Motorcycle Museum's website or call 01675 443311.

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PETITION TO PRESIDENT DR. LAZARUS CHAKWERA
DELIVERED AT:
THE LILONGWE CITY COUNCIL
THE BLANTYRE CITY COUNCIL
THE MULANJE DISTRICT COUNCIL
SCRAPE OFF PUNITIVE TAXES AND LEVIES ON BASIC NEEDS, YOU ARE PUNINISHING THE VULNERABLE AND THE MARGINALISED!
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) hereby presents this petition to the Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for the Lilongwe and Blantyre city councils, and the District Commissioner (DC) for the Mulanje District Council, on behalf of the Malawian people, who would like to have their voices heard by the State President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera.
We would like the President and his Tonse Alliance government to address the issues highlighted below;
1. The President should apologize to Malawians for telling them and the whole world that the country had a cool 1 Billion Malawi Kwacha of the tax payers' money lying idle in government's coffers, at a time when people were dying due to lack of oxygen in the country's major referral hospitals, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic;
2. The Tonse Alliance Government should scrape off the 16.5 percent VAT on cooking oil;
3. President Chakwera should institute a team that should review the tax policies on essential products and services, in a bid to come up with tax laws that create an enabling environment for the local industry to flourish;
4. The unjustifiable levies on fuel must be scrapped off from the pump prices;
5. Government should remove taxes from essential services such as water and electricity;
6. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) should stop shielding the mobile phone operators who are charging exorbitantly for mobile phone calls, data etc. In the same vein, the communications regulator should strictly monitor the quality of services being rendered by such operators, which are mostly substandard;
7. Dr. Chakwera should exonerate himself, some of his cabinet ministers and top State House officials, from accusations bordering on nepotism and favouritism, which were levelled against him by a former parliamentarian from Kasungu district, Hon. Alex Major of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP);
8. Just like the Public Relations (PR) stunt that has been pulled on the Covid-19 audited report, President Chakwera should do likewise by making public the reports on the 6th July independence celebrations expenses; the State House Cross roads hotel accommodation scandal; and the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) fuel saga;
That said, CDEDI would like to remind Dr. Chakwera that political powers accorded to him under section 12 of the Republican Constitution derive from the people of Malawi, and the one exercising such powers does so on sustained trust. It is, therefore, our expectation that the President will act on these issues in earnest.
CDEDI is a non-partisan, nongovernmental organization that was established in a quest to attain a well-informed and organized citizenry that can ably demand their social and economic rights at the same time hold duty bearers accountable for their actions.
Among many others CDEDI aims at sensitizing the masses on matters of national importance, inculcate the spirit of a peaceful coexistence among people of different ethnic, political and religious affiliations; provide civic education on people's rights and responsibilities in economic independence and contribution towards national development and lobbying for the electoral law reforms.
SYLVESTER NAMIWA
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James Clappison is MP for Hertsmere.
The final report of the "Future of Europe Group", did not receive the degree of media attention it merited in the British media yet it amounts to a serious declaration by the foreign ministers of eleven EU member states, including France and Germany and is of huge significance for the question of the UK's future membership of the European Union. The report is in line with the thinking behind the Treaty of Lisbon and preceding treaties which proposes truly radical developments in constitutional reform, the nature of EU institutions and the division of power between EU institutions and nation states. Not the least of these is the field of treaty amendment. As matters stand, EU treaty amendment whether by the ordinary revision procedure of the simplified revision procedure requires agreement of all member states. The report, however, signals a move to qualified majority voting to make treaty amendments – a fundamental change. The report tells us that such amendments "Would be binding for those member states which that have ratified them", but this begs the question of how the amendment would affect non-ratifying states within the amended legal and institutional framework?
The implication of the approach flows throughout the report. Take the example of CFSP (Common Foreign and Security Policy). Previous treaty changes have progressively brought CFSP within the ambit of the EU legal framework but preserved the requirement for unanimity. Now the report proposes to "Introduce more majority decisions in the CFSP sphere or at least prevent one single member state from being able to obstruct initiatives…" (Who could they have been thinking of here?). Given that existing EU law requires individual member states to conform to EU decisions once they have been agreed, the introduction of QMV as foreseen by this report would effectively abolish the UK's ability to lead an independent foreign policy. To spell it out, we could find ourselves prevented from taking action in support of our interests even though there was a majority in favour of doing so in the UK Parliament or, conversely, we could find ourselves constrained to take action where there was a majority in our Parliament against it.
The report's other proposals regarding the defence industry, a European Defence Policy and an eventual European army (President and Europe rather than Queen and Country), tend to have the same effect as does the beefing up of the European External Action Service. On this later point, I believe the coalition government made a serious political mistake in embracing the EEAS and seeking to portray it as extending the reach of UK foreign policy. Thereby reversing the much more sensible approach taken by the Conservative Party in opposition. The real purpose of the EEAS was always to lay the foundations for deeper foreign policy integration as now proposed and our support for it now makes it much more difficult for us to resist these new proposals.
On any view of it, this is a radical report. We need a proper, full and open debate on it, as the report itself recognises. We certainly should not try to hide the consequences which would inevitably flow from passing to yet another stage on the road to ever closer union. It is not a question of what speed we should be travelling at on the road, we should not be on it at all.
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So hard to find good mimics in games these days. I'm glad to see you're going to introduce them. I remember one time running a D&D game pretty much screaming at my players, one specifically, that trying to open a certain chest would lead to certain death...well they didn't listen and the mimic was very very happy about it. *much much much* though my team did make good use of his corpse to help escape from a hoard of goblins.
Or maybe a trainable living chest? It would start with a disoriented mood and then get smarter depending on your dialog options. You'll have to tell it when to be stealthy, who to attack and when to stay put.
Yet another possibility for the 'living chest' concept. Maybe some of them are friendly and talkative - maybe TOO friendly and talkative, especially if you're trying to sneak past a monster or guard, or whatever. "HEY! WHAT ARE YOU DOING? WHY ARE YOU CRAWLING AROUND LIKE THAT? IS THIS A GAME?" This could attract unwanted attention (in addition to being annoying to just listen to). The whole 'living chest' concept has a number of possibilities to explore.
you know, what if a spy came across some epic looking chest, and it turns out to be a mimic kind of like the ones from dark souls, except it draws you into conversations, before "possibly" pulling out a two handed axe and "possibly" chasing you around the castle as subtly as possible, or maybe it'll just follow you in a really creepy way or would this be a little too out there, then when the spy returns there could the very same chest getting absolutely hammered at the very same tavern, okay I'm getting off track here well it was off track to begin with :P Still it'd be a little funny in a weird way.
Great video! I also want monster chests. Its one of the few things that really make me jump, in a game like this. I think because my attention is so focused on what's inside and then I have to completely switch gears and defend myself AND I still want to find out what is inside so I can't run away!
I'm really liking what I see so far.
Love it :D so will we have any sapient pearwood to craft with in game?
Crazy ! I like it.


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While proposing to abolish the Executive Presidency, National Languages and Social Integration, Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara yesterday said his party would back President Mahinda Rajapaksa at a future presidential election only if he decided to join the fray as a normal candidate.
"The JVP couldn't improve either, as it remained in its usual third position. Moves should be made to enhance the living standards of the people and introduce a new voting system in addition to an effective mode of governance that can feel the pulse of the people"
Admitting that the President would not face much resistance at an election, going by his popularity and previous winning streaks, the minister attributed the people's sufferings to the decrease in party votes at the recent Uva PC elections.
"The JVP couldn't improve either, as it remained in its usual third position. Moves should be made to enhance the living standards of the people and introduce a new voting system in addition to an effective mode of governance that can feel the pulse of the people." the Minister further added.


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WOC 2023: IOF visited Flims Laax Falera
The World Orienteering Championships 2023 should be held in the destination Flims Laax Falera. The Swiss O Week provides the framework with public races. After the submission of the application dossier through the Swiss Orienteering Federation by the end of 2018, the International Orienteering Federation (IOF) has inspected the application last week.
Swiss Orienteering had turned in the application dossier by the end of 2018 in cooperation with the tourism destination Flims Laax Falera and the association Swiss Cup. The concept is presented in detail on 24 pages of the aspired organisation of the World Orienteering Championships (WOC) around Flims. The application dossier has left nothing out, from the running areas, the accommodations, die finish arenas, the members of the organising committee, the public races, the funding, up to the first ever e-WOC. One component of the concept is the intention that the Swiss Orienteering Week should be organised as a framework program for the spectator races. How those two events should be interconnected chronologically and organisationally is not quite clearly defined yet. However, it is clear that the SOW participants will be able to follow the WOC final races live on site and also experience their own six beautiful stages in the fascinating mountains of Flims Laax Falera.
On 16 and 17 May, Aron Less (HUN) visited the destination Flims Laax Falera as representative of IOF. He was shown all planned infrastructures, WOC-terrains and realisation ideas on site in order to be personally convinced of the very high quality of the WOC-candidacy. Even though WOC was clearly in the foreground of the visit, the organisational link with SOW 2023 was also a recurring theme. Aron Less also said that the "combination of WOC with the consistently high-quality SOW is a very winning concept that certainly will only bring benefits for both events".
WOC 2023 is considered a "forest WOC" and the athletes will be running the following three events, middle- and long-distance races as well as the relay. The terrain around Flims offers optimal conditions for such a "forest WOC". In addition to two or three stages on the championship maps, SOW will certainly move other stages over timberline to follow its typical customs. Laax-Murschetg with the rocksresort will become the actual centre of WOC 2023. All WOC-participants will live there, and one WOC-arena will be set up within the resort area. All necessary logistical functions of the OC are also consolidated in rocksresort. Aron Less was very satisfied with the results of his inspection. The IOF-inspector was very impressed by the attitude of Flims Laax Falera Management AG being in charge, the White Arena and the three local communities. They all wanted to offer exciting and high-level orienteering competitions in a unique environment.
Decision on WOC 2023 and thus the venue for SOW 2023
Finland has also turned in an application besides Switzerland. IOF will decide on 15 August about awarding WOC 2023. On conclusion of his visit, Aron Less said that «WOC 2023 will probably be the most compact in orienteering history: the accommodations, the event centre and the fantastic running areas are all accessible within shortest time on foot. There is nothing better than that". Therefore, the WOC-candidacy team is in good spirits and the Swiss O Week is looking forward re-hosting its event in the imposing mountains of Flims Laax Falera.


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Mac Miller Biography
Malcom McCormick knew he had to start it young to make it in the international rap scene. At 17, he reached that point. Born January 19, 1992, McCormick is known more as %cMac Miller% and formerly as Easy Mac who was once part of rap group %cThe Ill Spoken%. He was raised in Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, Penn. by Christian father and Jewish mother. He attended Winchester Thurston School and then Taylor Allderdice High School in which he began getting serious about a career in music.
As a teenager, Miller had wild days with his friends, getting arrested for house parties and crossing the border to Canada. But once he found out hip-hop, it was all he thought about. Teaching himself how to play various instruments since 6, Miller formed The Ill Spoken with fellow Pittsburgh emcee %cBeedie%. They experienced success especially after the mixtape "How High" featuring %cDJ Diggz% and %cRated R%. The duo opened shows for other artists including %cSoulja Boy%.
Miller flew solo with the mixtapes "But My Mackin Ain't Easy", "The Jukebox: Prelude to Class Clown" and "The High Life". It was in 2010 that he got a recording deal with Rostrum Records whose president has known his talent for quite some time. His skill developed during this period of time and shown on the mixtape "K.I.D.S." which was released by the label in August 2010.
With more mixtapes under his belt, Miller gained experience as well as connection to great musicians such as %cJust Blaze% and %c9th Wonder%. He prepared himself for a major release, dropping his first single "Knock Knock" in November 2010. His EP "On and On and Beyond" reached the shelves in March 2011 as precursor of his debut album. "Blue Side Park" was then ready to be released on November 8, 2011.
"My overall goal is to be able to speak and connect with the world. It's a pretty big goal to set for myself, but with what I'm seeing right now and the path that I'm going on, I think that I can do it because I have experience with all different backgrounds and genres of music. I'm trying to have it where your straight trap dudes are listening to [my] music, as well as your straight hip-hop heads and people who listen to the Beatles, and Led Zeppelin, and the Sex Pistols," Miller said.
"Blue Side Park" debuted at No. 1 on Billboard 200 after racking up 144,000 units. The success of the album prompted to Miller being included on XXL Magazine's Freshman Class of 2011. Also in the same year, he made his first TV appearance by starring as himself on VH1's "Single Ladies". Miller released a few of free songs after that, including a collaboration with %cSchoolboy Q% on "PlaneCarBoat".
In the following year, Miller announced that his sophomore album "Watching Movies with the Sound Off" would be released in early 2013. Featuring guest appearances from the likes of %cAction Bronson% and %cTyler, the Creator%, the album was described as very introspective and very personal. It finally hit the shelves on June 18, 2013 after the first season of his reality show "Mac Miller and the Most Dope Family" premiered on February 23. The album debuted at No. 3 on Billboard 200.
2013 was a busy year for Miller. He founded his own record label REMember Music in addition to producing %cVince Staples%' mixtape "Stolen Youth". He also embarked on a European tour along with fellow rappers %cLil Wayne% and %c2 Chainz% in October. In the same month, he released a self-produced mixtape titled "Delusional Thomas". His first live album, "Live From Space", was released on December 17.
The second season of his MTV reality show premiered on July 23, 2014. Afterward, he announced that he had finished working on his third studio album, "GO:OD AM". Released on September 18, 2015, the set launched at No. 4 on Billboard 200. In support of the album, he embarked on a world tour which began in September.
Miller began promoting his fourth album "The Divine Feminine" when he unleashed its first single "Dang!" featuring %cAnderson Paak% on July 28, 2016. The second and third singles, "We" and "My Favorite Part" featuring %cAriana Grande%, were released on August 19 and September 9 respectively. The album itself arrived on September 16 and debuted at No. 2 on Billboard 200.
His personal life was put in the spotlight when he began dating Grande that year. The pair dated for almost two years before breaking up in 2018. The split didn't stop him from working as he unveiled his fifth album "Swimming" on August 3. The set launched at No. 3 on Billboard 200 with 66,000 units.


Microsoft has just launched the latest version of Power BI Desktop, the tool for designing reports and dashboards for the Power BI service. The latest version can be downloaded here.
The list of new features and enhancements is too long to provide in full here – see this blog article for the complete list. Here are a few of the highlights.
You can now interact with any visual in Power BI and go into "focus mode" which maximizes the visual. Within this mode, you can then view a split screen that shows the underlying data in a table format and export the table to CSV.
You can now plot maps using raw Long and Lat data instead of a location text field.
The new KPI visual provides the ability to see a trend line over time as well as a current indicator.
One of the key missing features in Power BI that existed in Power Pivot in Excel, you can down create your own drill down hierarchies. Similar to Power Pivot, you can create a hierarchy and the add fields from the model to the hierarchy to support drill up/down within your models.
Similar to existing support for live query of SQL databases, Power BI will now support live query (e.g. not cached in the report) of Oracle and Teradata data sources.


If you expose your skin to the sun, you risk contracting skin cancer. Be sure to use sunscreen and wear a sun hat to protect yourself from the rays of the sun.
The moment you receive a cancer diagnosis, you have to stop smoking immediately. One of the worst things you can do after being diagnosed with cancer is to continue smoking or using tobacco products. There is no sound basis for assuming that continuing this unhealthy habit is justified by illness. Cigarettes contain carcinogens that can make it harder for you to beat the cancer.
TIP! If you have just had a cancer diagnoses dropped on you, you need to drop the cigarettes. Smokers with cancer often think that quitting is pointless since they are sick anyway.
In addition to making you feel great in your daily life, maintaining a healthy weight and diet, and getting plenty of exercise, has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer. If you want to prevent cancer, you need to eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, exercise for at least half an hour a day and drink at least eight glasses of water per day.
Know various symptoms of various types of cancer to detect it early, like colon cancer. Typical symptoms of colon cancer include bloody or increasingly thin stools and weight loss that can't be explained. Go to a doctor if you notice any of these symptoms.
TIP! In order to catch colon cancer in its early stages, know the signs and symptoms. Things like unexplained weight loss, blood in the stool, increasingly thin stools and cramping are all signs of colon cancer.
Find out what to expect from your body, before you go through your regular cancer treatments. A health care professional can outline the different treatment options and the likely side effects of each one. You may have to deal with hair loss by wearing a hat or a wig, or you may choose to wear makeup to add color to your face.
If a family member is suffering from cancer, you should always attend any doctors appointments with them. Having a person in the room with a clearer head is great for asking any questions and addressing concerns you might have for the doctor.
TIP! Attend all doctor's appointments with loved ones who are dealing with cancer. An extra person can ask questions that the patient might be too confused or angry to ask, and it can also make things go more smoothly in general.
If you want to catch cancer early, learn the warning signs. Early indications can include unexplained fluctuations in your weight, bloody or thin stools and abdominal cramps. If you are experiencing these symptoms, check with your doctor immediately.
Most people know that wild salmon is important in a healthy diet. Are you aware that salmon contains Omega-3 fatty acids which help prevent cancer? Incorporating wild salmon into your diet can help fight against cancer-causing cells.
TIP! A lot of people know that a fish like wild salmon is healthy for them. But were you aware that the low mercury and high omega 3 fatty acids in the salmon can also aid you in avoiding cancer? So when you eat salmon from time to time you can actually produce cells in your body that can combat cancer.
One of the many benefits of regular physical activity is the reduced risk of colon cancer. People who regularly exercise are generally in better shape and have a healthier weight, along with avoiding diabetes, which can lead to cancer. Keep making efforts to stay active.
One of the many causes of cancer are sugar filled drinks, so it's best to cut sodas, juices, and other such drinks out of your life. High-calorie and sugary drinks contribute to weight gain; excessive weight and obesity greatly increase the risk of getting many types of cancer.
TIP! Limit your intake of sugary drinks such as soda, or eliminate them altogether if you can. These drinks increase your cancer risk.
If a family or friend has cancer, it is helpful for you to go to their appointments with them. It's nice to have a clear-headed person with you so that no pertinent questions for the doctor get overlooked.
You'll have to develop an intimate relationship of sorts with people you'd rather not get to know: medical personnel who are helping treat your cancer. Such new friends are going to include nursing staff, members of your support circle, fellow patients, oncologists and chemotherapy technicians. Graciously allow these people to help you, because you can't face cancer alone.
Read as much as you can about the topic of cancer, if you or somebody you know, has it. Confidence is actually very important here.
Do not let cancer frighten you. You are indisputably in a fierce battle to stay alive, and remaining strong and steadfast, fully prepared for the long haul, will place you at best advantage for eventual triumph.
TIP! Do not be afraid and make sure you stand up for yourself. You'll maximize your chances for victory over the cancer if you go into it with a fighting attitude.
You must not shy away from a little pain if you require a screening for breast cancer. The actual procedure takes no more than several minutes. The result could be the awareness of cancer that could save both your life and your breasts. That is why it is important not to let your fears get in the way from you getting a screening.
The myth that alcohol prevents cancer is untrue. Wine has cancer prevention benefits due to the properties in grapes. However, you should keep in mind that excessive drinking of alcohol increases the risk of many types of cancer.
TIP! Never believe the hype that alcohol actually prevents cancer! Wine can help prevent cancer, but it is not the wine itself, it's because of the grapes. Actually, drinking alcohol frequently increases your chances of getting cancer.
It is a well known fact that fish such as salmon is a healthy food choice. But were you aware that the low mercury and high omega 3 fatty acids in the salmon can also aid you in avoiding cancer? You can combat cancerous cells within your body by having wild salmon a couple of times each week.
If you know someone dealing with cancer, help them find people that they can talk to. You can use the Internet to find people who can meet or support groups. This will give the individual with cancer an additional outlet for their emotions.
TIP! If someone you know has cancer, do not hesitate to to help them make new friends. The Internet has a lot of information on support groups nearby, so they can find someone to talk to.
Be prepared to make new "friends" when you have cancer; i.e. people you have to let into your life with open arms. Examples include chemo technicians, oncology nurses, oncologists and anyone else who can relate to your experience and provide support. You can't deal with cancer on your own.
If your cancer treatment protocol is making your stomach upset, you may need to stop drinking coffee. Caffeine in coffee can increase the intensity of stomach upset, so it's best to remove it from your diet. Try to avoid chocolate, soft drinks and other products that contain caffeine too.
What's expected and what really happens are different things. Always appreciate any support you get.
If you are a relative of someone afflicted with cancer, then it is critical that you not treat them any differently than before or as you would anyone else. Anyone who has been touched by cancer will tell you that a positive mindset and encouragement is far more comforting than pity.
TIP! Treat family members who have cancer with the same love and kindness that you always have. Cancer patients need all the positive energy from the loved ones as they can get, and when people feel sorry for them, they tend to feel bad about themselves.
It's important for you to speak up for yourself when you receive a cancer diagnosis – you must communicate with people. If you do not feel as if you are getting enough support from your family and friends, approach the topic with them in a polite way. Give them a patient explanation of how they can assist you and why it's important to do so. However, be sure to approach this topic gently. This can be a frustrating, stressful time. Instead use love and compassion. Live with no regrets.
Get enough sleep. If you're getting cancer treatments, you need eight or more hours of sleep every night. Your body will probably get exhausted and severely stressed from cancer treatments. When you get enough sleep, you replenish the body of needed energy and its ability to heal faster. If you need to, take some time during the day to take naps too.
TIP! Make it a point to get a full eight hours of rest nightly. Cancer treatments fight off the disease but may leave you very tired and full of anxiety.
Unfortunately, there are a variety of cancers to battle but thankfully, there is also an arsenal of treatment options and advice available to help. The article above is the beginning of your quest for cancer information.
Several complementary therapies exist that may allow you to cope with your treatments better and enrich your life in general. Try using aromatherapy, getting acupuncture treatment or a massage. You might even consider giving yoga classes a try. Having cancer is quite stressful, and these therapies can help you cope with the stress.


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Strona główna / Literatura obcojęzyczna / Plays of Aeschylus - A. F. Garvie
Plays of Aeschylus
Wydawnictwo: Bloomsbury
Aeschylus is the oldest of the three great Greek tragedians. Born probably in 525 or 524 BC, he lived through the end of tyranny at Athens and the restitution of democracy. He took part in the battle of Marathon in 490 and probably also in the battle of Salamis in 480, the subject of his Persians. During his life he made at least two visits to Sicily, and died there at Gela in 456 or 455. Those who wish may believe the late story that he was killed by a tortoise, which an eagle dropped on his bald head, mistaking it for a rock on which to crack the tortoise's shell. This book deals with Aeschylus' six extant plays in the chronological order of their first production: Persians, the earliest Greek tragedy that has come down to us, Seven against Thebes, Suppliants, and the three plays of the Oresteia trilogy: Agamemnon, Libation Bearers and Eumenides. It also contains also an essay on Prometheus Bound, now generally thought not to be by Aeschylus, but accepted as his in antiquity. It is intended primarily as a readable introduction to the dramatist for A-level students of Classical Civilisation and Ancient History, and for the first two years of university courses.It should be of interest also to students of other disciplines and to the non-specialist reader.


This record was published by Natural England on 10 February 2006 .
The adder Vipera berus has suffered drastic declines in Greater London during the twentieth century, and is currently confirmed from four sites. Much of the open habitat adders need has been lost and the remaining habitats are highly fragmented, resulting in isolation and viability issues for the remaining populations. In 2004 LEHART was commissioned by English Nature as lead for the London Biodiversity Partnership's Reptiles Action Plan to undertake a two part project. The aim was to produce an evaluation of the status of adder in Greater London to inform future conservation action and to produce management briefs to enhance the status of confirmed populations in Greater London.


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Can Someone PLEASE Suggest Some Children's Music That Doesn't Suck? (My Son Only Likes 15 Songs—Which Are Slowly Driving Me INSANE.)
When Emmett was a newborn, I was too tired to make well-thought-out iTunes playlists, so we mostly listened to Top 40 radio. I eventually turned the most popular songs (plus, a couple others he'd tolerate) into a playlist. But now that playlist is the ONLY thing Emmett will listen to.
Here's the rundown:
"I Gotta Feeling" Black Eyed Peas
"Just the Way You Are" Bruno Mars
"Stuck Like Glue" Sugarland
"California Girls" Katy Perry (feat. Snoop Dogg)
"Everyday" Buddy Holly
"Teenage Dream" Katy Perry (Katy Perry is his favorite)
"Hey, Soul Sister" Train
"Sweet Pea" Amos Lee
"Home" Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes
"Beautiful Boy" Ben Harper
"Moves Like Jagger" Maroon 5
"Stereo Hearts" Gym Class Heroes
"I'm Yours" Jason Mraz
"Firework" Katy Perry
"Love Is All I Am" Dawes
I can take any one of those songs in small doses, but having heard each approximately 2 million times in the past year and a half, I'd rather shove Matchbox cars in my ears than listen to any of them ONE more time. (Actually, I've tried that tactic. It doesn't work so well.)
A fellow mom friend suggested listening to Toddler Radio on Pandora, but Emmett yelled, "No want it!" at most of the songs. And the ones he was okay with (including "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" by Elmo and "Row, Row, Row Your Boat" by Micky Mouse & Friends) sounded like nails on a chalkboard to me. (Seriously, how can anyone tolerate Elmo's voice for more than six seconds?)
Is there a happy medium between Elmo and Kate Perry? Is there any not-to-children's-music-y children's music that my toddler will enjoy?
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The School of Nursing and Health Studies at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is seeking qualified candidates for adjunct faculty teaching positions. This position will provide instruction for students enrolled in the BSN, MSN, and BHS Programs.
A Master's degree in a field that contributes to thorough understanding of course content.
Salary commensurate wtih experience and qualifications.
Shifts are based on course scheduling.


"Per clients' request, we gave this more traditionally styled home and interior a twist of contemporary and the result is a playful tension."
An existing collection of exquisite antiques and traditional styling meets contemporary art and of-the-moment textures, resulting in a warm and seamless experience evoking old world and new in this Betty Stewart style eastside Santa Fe home. Granny Smith apples + Red Zebra stripes + 19C Italian armoire + Rough-hewn tree trunks = one killer look for a couple who wanted more than the typical freshening-up. Hand wrought iron, hand knotted rugs, and hand-cured cowhide offset beautifully textured fabrics and any chance of undesired formality. Small changes—art, color, texture, and flow—deliver profound results in the hands of a talented designer, for the shared tale of this home's life.


On Wednesday 25 July 2012, the Australian Government released an exposure draft of the Corporations Legislation Amendment (Derivatives Transactions) Bill 2012, which will establish a framework for the introduction of substantial reforms to Australia's over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives industry.
The Bill follows the Government's April consultation paper outlining its proposed framework to meet Australia's G20 commitments on derivatives regulation (see our article explaining the elements of the proposed framework).
executing derivatives on exchanges or electronic trading platforms.
The Bill raises a number of issues for the Australian derivatives industry to consider.
The legislative framework will be enacted via amendments to the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). The Bill itself will not impose any obligations on market participants. Rather, it will give the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) the power to make rules and enact future regulations relating to the reporting, clearing and trading of particular types of derivatives.
ASIC has made derivatives transaction rules (DTRs) that impose reporting, clearing and/or execution requirements (and matters incidental to those requirements) for participants transacting in the prescribed class of OTC derivatives. ASIC may also make DTRs specifying the particular trade repositories, clearing counterparties and trading platforms that market participants must deal with to comply with the rules.
When exercising its rule-making power, ASIC must consult with the public and other regulatory bodies. In addition, all DTRs must be approved by the Minister.
The Minister may pass regulations to limit the classes of persons and transactions to which the DTRs apply. It is expected that the Minister will pass regulations for a particular class of OTC derivatives at the time those derivatives are prescribed. When exercising the regulation-making power, the Minister must have regard to the likely impact on the Australian economy and financial system, the likely regulatory impact and any other relevant matter. The Minister must also consult with ASIC, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA).
Failure to comply with the DTRs triggers the civil penalty provisions in the Corporations Act. However, failure to comply with a DTR does not invalidate the relevant derivative transactions themselves.
The new framework is built on a very broad legislative setting that relies heavily on the appropriate exercise of rule and regulation-making powers to ensure that the framework does not overreach its policy objectives.
any other transaction relating to a derivative.
The policy consideration behind the broadness of this definition is to give the Government and ASIC sufficient flexibility to address anti-avoidance behaviour and allow for greater harmonisation with equivalent overseas regimes as these develop.
The April consultation paper contemplates that the rule and regulation-making powers will be exercised in a way which ensures that the scope of the mandatory obligations is appropriate. This is reinforced by the Bill through its inclusion of specific criteria that the Minister and ASIC must have regard to when exercising their respective regulation and rule-making powers (see above).
However, at this stage, the potential footprint of the mandatory obligations is still uncertain and no further guidance is given in the explanatory document accompanying the Bill beyond what was canvassed in the April consultation paper.
Although the April consultation paper stated that mandatory trade reporting may be introduced as early as this year, the Bill does not provide any further indication as to when the Government plans to impose the mandatory obligations.
The framework is unusual in that ASIC not only has a supervisory role but it also has significant rule-making power through its role in issuing the DTRs. In fact, submissions in response to the April consultation paper expressed concern about the degree of rule-making power conferred upon ASIC under the legislative framework.
Notwithstanding this, the Government has made it clear that the flexibility inherent in ASIC's rule-making is paramount, and that the constraints in the Bill, including the requirement for Ministerial approval of DTRs, are intended to provide protection in this regard.
The Bill is silent on the jurisdictional reach of the mandatory obligations. The April consultation paper contemplated that the jurisdictional reach of the framework would be clarified by the regulations, with potential for further refinement in the DTRs.
The consultation paper also indicated that the jurisdictional reach may be considered separately for reporting, clearing and execution obligations. Market participants can expect further consultation on this crucial aspect of the new regime.
The draft legislation provides for the creation of a licensing regime for derivative trade repositories. This is modelled on the current licensing regimes for Australian market and clearing and settlement facility licence holders under Parts 7.2 and 7.3 of the Corporations Act, respectively. Regulations and DTRs will flesh out the details of the regime.
The Government has adopted a framework approach for licensees to ensure that the rules, when made, are sufficiently equivalent to major overseas jurisdictions to facilitate mutual recognition of licensed trade repositories by overseas regulators. ASIC will supervise both domestic and overseas licensees, but will be able to take into account the regulation of the overseas licensees in their home jurisdictions.
Subject to limited exceptions that will be prescribed by regulation, trade repositories will be required to disclose trade data to ASIC, APRA, the RBA or another trade repository licensee upon request. The regulations may also require licensees to provide statistical information to certain persons specified in the regulations.
The Bill seeks to provide some level of protection for trade data confidentiality by prohibiting licensees from disclosing trade data, including trade data provided by other licensees, except as required or permitted by law or as necessary for the provision of the trade repository services.
Interested parties are invited to comment on the draft legislation. Submissions are due by 20 August 2012. If you are interested in contributing to the consultation process and would like our assistance, please contact Graeme Dennis.


Hi all! I have many different varieties of succulents and would like to trade for some interesting house/office plants ie , monstera, pileas, rubber tree, pothos or any beautiful geeen/ variegated plant. I have Aloes, agaves, echeveria. Sansevieria, Crassulas, Haworthias String of hearts all ready to swap!
I have a baby Pilea available.
Thanks! I do have one of those already. Any other plants that you are opening to trading?
Would you want to swap some rooted string of heart cuttings for my rooted cebu blue pothos cuttings?
Definitely. I will take some pics of what I have and you can choose.


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Ten Films You Must See at the Byron Bay Film Festival
Andrew F Peirce October 7, 2019 7 min read
The Byron Bay Film Festival kicks off on October 18th, running til October 27th. Even though I write from the other side of the country, I've long admired the brilliant selection of films that the festival has shown, and have always found a wealth of films to add to my 'must see cinema' list. One of the other aspects I've admired about the festival is their dedication to celebrating environmental films, as well as creating a great platform for short films from all over the world. It's clear that the festival has taken the core mentality of what it means to be a Byron Bay-ian, namely, someone who is eco-conscious and surf focused, and that's what makes it such a unique, exciting festival to get behind.
As with every film festival, it's hard to decide which films to push into a jam packed schedule. With over 175 films screening over ten days, that struggle becomes even more difficult. So, here I am to try make that decision process a little easier by giving you ten suggestions of films to see at the 2019 Byron Bay Film Festival.
H is for Happiness
First off the block is H is for Happiness. Look, if you haven't read my review for this exceptionally joyous film, then please, give it a read. The more I've thought about the Cinefest Oz winner, the more I fall in love with it. See this film now so you're ahead of the curve and so you can get all your friends on board for its national release next year.
First time feature film maker, Josephine Mackerras, won the Grand Jury Prize at 2019's SXSW film festival for her film, Alice. Indiewire said of star Emilie Piponnier that, 'the opening minutes of Alice make the case for [her] to be a movie star, and the rest of the movie keeps it up', so if that statement and the award isn't enough, then maybe the comparisons to the Dardennes brothers might be? Alice follows Piponnier's titular character as she is forced to reconcile with the fact that her husband has spent all of their money on a sex worker addiction. To see a film about sex work directed from a woman's perspective shouldn't feel new, but it is, and that, paired with the critical acclaim and awards is why I have Alice on this list.
Julia Blue and Hearts and Bones
I've paired these two films together because they both feature characters who are photojournalists. One is exhausted and emotionally drained after two decades of work (Hugo Weaving in Hearts and Bones), the other is a young student, bright eyed and seeking independence (Polina Snisarenko in Julia Blue). While I haven't seen Julia Blue yet, I can tell you that Hearts and Bones is an emotionally rewarding, exceptionally powerful Australian film about the ownership of stories. Don't believe me? Then read Travis Johnson's review here. Part of why I love film festivals is that you often find two films that are united by common themes, working to elevate each other unknowingly, and both Julia Blue and Hearts and Bones fit that bill perfectly.
Look, part of the reason I have Little Monsters on this list is because I love the work of Abe Forsyth, and watching a horror comedy about students trying to survive a zombie apocalypse, all the while being lead to safety by their teacher (Lupita Nyong'o). There's something so purely bonkers about this concept, and the fact that Australia has managed to craft some brilliant horror films in the past few years that should have this one on your radar. The fact that Lupita Nyong'o enjoyed her time so much with this film that she's eager to work with Forsyth again should have you excited. I know I am.
Film X
I know nothing of this film, but with this being a world premiere screening of a film that the festival reports 'we must keep anonymous to ensure its maker is not arrested', well, you can't help but put this on the 'must see' list. The rundown of the plot of the film states:
'A man is tormented by the knowledge that he carries a gene that means he will go mad and, like his father, end up in a mental hospital. He refuses to have children with his long-suffering wife and seems incapable of making a commitment of any kind: even work as a dog-sitter is beyond him.'
Controversy and mystery is an easy way of selling a film, but for me, the world premiere aspect is another reason why 'Film X' is a must see event at the Byron Bay Film Festival.
I was sold on Honeyland the moment I read the headline for the always reliable Britt Hayes trailer announcement: Trust Us, You Don't Want to Miss HONEYLAND. What makes this film even more intriguing is the increased realisation of the impact humanity has on bees around the world, and about what we need to do to ensure that bees have a chance to thrive and survive in this ever changing environment that mankind has created. On top of this, Honeyland promises to assess the relationship that neighbours have to one another, and also the creep of capitalism into the world of beekeeping. I cannot wait to see Honeyland, and if you're at the Byron Bay Film Festival, you'd do well to check it out (and report back if you do).
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Kifaru
Leaning into the environmental aspect of the Byron Bay Film Festival is the documentary Kifaru. Guaranteed to be a heartbreaking film, this is a film about the final years of the last male northern white rhino, a "kifaru" (Swahili for rhinoceros) named Sudan. Alongside Sudan, Kifaru follows the carers and rangers who monitor and care for Sudan day in day out. His impending death is coming, making this a mournful and painful narrative about extinction occurring right before our eyes. Scientists advise that we are in the sixth great extinction, and it's through documentaries like Kifaru that we're presented with the harsh reality of climate change as well as the caustic overreach of humanity on the ecosystem that we live alongside. Yes, this will be a difficult film to watch, but gosh it is an important one.
The immediacy and speed of filmmakers being able to react almost in real time to world changing events and craft films about them is astounding, and it's something that's fully realised with the film, The Cave. Focusing on the July 2018 rescue of the Wild Boards football team when they became trapped in a cave in northern Thailand, Tom Waller's film focuses on the human element of the event, showcasing the many hands that were involved in saving the team and, with the presence of some of the participants portraying themselves, there's an authenticity and respect given to this story that will no doubt be missing in a future Hollywood adaptation. It's impressive to see such a story being brought to life with such immediacy, but also with such care and dedication to those who were trapped, and those who helped save them. As the closing night film, this is guaranteed to be a discussion starter.
The Leunig Fragments
It's been too long between films for director Kasimir Burgess, whose 2014 film, Fell, was a visually impressive film. Shifting towards documentaries, Burgess takes a look at Australian cartoonist, Michael Leunig, in the film The Leunig Fragments. Almost all Australians will be aware of the work of Michael Leunig, with his cartoons having crept into public consciousness insidiously throughout the years. For some, he's an icon, a national treasure, for others, he's a problematic hero. Whatever your take, it's always appreciated when a documentary lifts the curtain to reveal the machinations behind an Australian artist (I'll use this chance to remind readers of the essential documentary Looby), and The Leunig Fragments looks to do exactly that with Michael Leunig.
And that is my ten picks for the 'must see' films at this years Byron Bay Film Festival. There's a wealth of other choices out there that I could have added onto the list (I've heard nothing but great things about Portrait of a Lady on Fire, In My Blood it Runs, Rituals of Resistance, and Judy and Punch) so make sure to head over to the website and purchase your tickets ASAP to ensure you don't miss out on some of these brilliant films.
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Jean-Michel Calvez est un écrivain français de science-fiction et de fantastique né le . Ce scientifique (il est ingénieur en constructions navales) est l'auteur d'une douzaine de romans dans lesquels il aborde les facettes les plus diverses de la science-fiction, comme le planet opera, le voyage dans le temps, le space opera, les extraterrestres ou la hard science, quand il ne s'essaye pas au roman policier.

Jean-Michel Calvez écrit aussi du fantastique pour lequel il privilégie la forme courte. Il a publié une cinquantaine de nouvelles dans plusieurs revues et anthologies. Quelques-unes d'entre elles ont été réunies dans un recueil sur le thème de la mort.

En parallèle à son travail d'auteur, depuis 2013, Jean-Michel Calvez est directeur de la collection de science-fiction des éditions Asgard :  Espace Compris.

Enfin, Jean-Michel Calvez se consacre à la traduction depuis plusieurs années, principalement pour la revue Galaxies.

Bibliographie

Romans
 Éthique du contact, éditions Atria, 2013
 IF 837, éditions Atria, 2012
 Aliénations, éditions Asgard, 2011
 Sphères, éditions Interkeltia, 2009
 L'Arène des Géants, éditions Interkeltia, 2008
 La Voie Rubis, éditions L'Atelier de Presse, 2008
 Le Miroir du Temps, éditions L'Atelier de Presse, 2008
 STYx, éditions Glyphe, 2007
 Panique au quartier latin, éditions Gisserot, 2006
 La Boucle d'octobre, éditions Black Coat Press, collection Rivière Blanche, 2006
 Huis Clones, éditions Fleuve noir, collection Anticipation, 1998
 Planète des vents, éditions Fleuve noir, collection Anticipation, 1998

Recueils
 Coup de Pouce, éditions Lune-Ecarlate Editions, 2014
 Manières noires, éditions ActuSF, 2008

Nouvelles
 Chaire à Canon, Novella publiée par Lune Ecarlate Editions Lune-Ecarlate Editions, coll. Fantastique Horreur,  2013
 Chute libre, sans temps imposé in Dimension Préhistoire, anthologie dirigée par Meddy Ligner, éd. Black Coat Press, coll. Rivière Blanche, 2013
 Miracle 2.0 in Galaxies nouvelle série n°24/66, 2013
 Ceux-qui-reviennent in Chants de Totem, anthologie dirigée par Nathalie Dau & Hélène Pédot, éd. Argemmios, 2012
 Génération spontanée in Éternelle Jeunesse, anthologie dirigée par Thomas Riquet, éd. Asgard, 2011
 Cœur à prendre in Malpertuis III, anthologie dirigée par Thomas Bauduret, éd. Malpertuis, 2011
 Guntown in La Guerre, anthologie d'une belligérance, dirigée par Yael Assia & Merlin Jacquet, éd. Hydromel, 2011
 Safari in Géante Rouge n°19, 2011
 Traverso in Dimension de Capes et d'Esprits - tome 2, anthologie dirigée par Éric Boissau, éd. Black Coat Press, coll. Rivière Blanche, 2011
 Armée de l'Air in L'Air, anthologie dirigée par Magali Duez, éd. Griffe d'Encre, 2010
 La Fontaynne du Grand Savoir, in Passages, anthologie pour la jeunesse dirigée par Lucie Chenu, éditions Oskar,
 Hic Hiacet I in Flammagories, hommage à Nicholas Lens, collectif, éd. Argemmios, 2010
 Morpho Helix in Malpertuis II, anthologie dirigée par Thomas Bauduret, éd. Malpertuis, 2010
 La Perle du désert in Arcanes, anthologie dirigée par Fabien Lyraud, éd. Voy'[el], 2010
 Un temps de cochon ! in Contes de Villes et de Fusées, anthologie dirigée par Lucie Chenu, éd. Ad Astra, 2010
 Les Éphémères in Chasseurs de Fantasmes, anthologie dirigée par Jeanne-A Debats et Michaël Fontayne, éd. Griffe d'Encre, 2009
 La Bonne Aventure in Identités, anthologie dirigée par Lucie Chenu, éd. Glyphe, 2009
 La Guerre des 41 minutes in Galaxies nouvelle série n°41 (Hors Série), 2009
 Libera me in « L », anthologie dirigée par Charlotte Bousquet, éd. CDS, 2009
 Méduses in Galaxies nouvelle série n°03/45, 2009
 Une porte vers l'au-delà in Malpertuis I, anthologie dirigée par Thomas Bauduret, éd. Malpertuis, 2009
 De l'autre côté du miroir in Manières noires, recueil, éd. ActuSF, 2008
 Forages in Manières noires, recueil, éd. ActuSF, 2008
 Manière noire in Manières noires, recueil, éd. ActuSF, 2008
 Mon journal mental in Manières noires, recueil, éd. ActuSF, 2008
 Une rencontre diaphane in Manières noires, recueil, éd. ActuSF, 2008
 La Visiteuse des tombes in Manières noires, recueil, éd. ActuSF, 2008
 Petit Soldat de l'ombre in Secrets de famille, anthologie dirigée par Anne Duguël, éd. Malpertuis, 2009
 Dernier Souffle in Parfums mortels, anthologie dirigée par Anne Duguël, éd. Malpertuis, 2007
 À quatre mains, in (Pro)Créations, anthologie dirigée par Lucie Chenu, éd. Glyphe, 2007
 Liquid Moon in HPL 2007, anthologie dirigée par Anne Duguël, éd. Malpertuis, 2007
 Sang d'encre in Galaxies n°42, 2007
 Delirium Session in Fantômes du Jazz, anthologie dirigée par Alain Pozzuoli, éd. Les Belles Lettres, 2006
 Allégeance, in Tatouages, anthologie dirigée par Alain Pozzuoli, éd. Les Belles Lettres, 2005
 Coup de foudre in Univers & Chimères n°2 - La Passion, anthologie en ligne dirigée par Didier Gazoufer, 2005
 Les Îles de la tentation in Moissons futures, anthologie dirigée par Daniel Conrad, éd. La Découverte, 2005
 Water Music in Univers & Chimères n°1 - La Musique, anthologie en ligne dirigée par Lucie Chenu, 2004
 Souffrir c'est mourir un peu in Magie et Sorcellerie, anthologie dirigée par Sybille Marchetto, Oxalis éditions, 2001

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Liens externes
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Écrivain français du XXe siècle
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Quid pro, uh oh: Hillary stopped opposing trade deal after Clinton Foundation's foreign donations
Noah Rothman 12:41 PM on April 09, 2015
Another day, another scandalous tale involving the Clinton Foundation's suspect ethics.
The number of controversial practices in which the Clinton Foundation is alleged to have engaged is growing too numerous to recount in a single post. Just this week, former President Bill Clinton conceded that his family's foundation might benefit from some internal reforms, but only if Hillary Clinton wins the White House in 2016. Unethical fundraising practices, the misuse of taxpayer dollars, the violation of memoranda of understanding with the administration, and the appearance of selling influence to foreign governments are a few disturbing patterns of conduct that might need to be addressed.
If you thought Hillary Clinton would deign to acknowledge the concerns of the little people ahead of her inevitable coronation, you thought wrong. "The Clinton Foundation is accepting a major donation from a Moroccan government-owned company to hold a high-profile conference next month in Marrakech with the king of Morocco — an event likely to reignite concerns about the foundation's acceptance of foreign money just as Hillary Clinton prepares to announce her presidential candidacy," Politico reported on Thursday.
Clinton had been scheduled to appear at the meeting in Marrakech, dubbed the Clinton Global Initiative Middle East and Africa Meeting, on May 5-7. But an official with the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation told POLITICO it's "unlikely" the former secretary of state will join her husband, Bill. He is still expected at the event, as is Moroccan King Mohammed VI.
The event is being funded largely by a contribution of at least $1 million from OCP, a phosphate exporter owned by Morocco's constitutional monarchy, according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of the event.
Clinton's lack of caution might have finally caught up with her. According to an investigative report in the International Business Times, the Foundation accepted millions from a Clinton-linked Colombian oil company. Months later, the secretary of state dropped her objections to a trade deal with Columbia that was supposedly prompted by the nation's alleged disrespect for human rights and abuses of labor activists.
The Hill summarized the expansive and damning report:
The report centers on donations from Frank Giustra and the oil company that he founded, Pacific Rubiales. In a Wall Street Journal story from 2008, Giustra is described as a "friend and traveling companion" of former President Clinton who donated more than $130 million to Clinton's philanthropies. He's also a Clinton Foundation board member and has participated in projects and benefits for the foundation.
When workers at Pacific Rubiales decided to strike in 2011, the Columbian military reportedly used force to stop the strikes and compel them to return to work, IBT reports, citing the Washington office of Latin America, a human rights group. Those accusations of human rights violations were part of the criticism of the United States-Colombia Free Trade Promotion Agreement, which was passed by Congress later that year. Pacific Rubiales has repeatedly denied charges that it infringed on workers' rights.
On the campaign trail in 2008, Hillary Clinton, along with then-Illinois Sen. Barack Obama, opposed the deal as a raw deal for workers, according to IBT. The pair changed their tune after the election and publicly supported the trade agreement. As Secretary of State, Clinton's State Department certified annually that Colombia was "meeting statutory criteria related to human rights."
The IBT casts some doubt on Clinton's claim to have genuinely changed her mind about the extent of the South American nation's human rights abuses. The implication being that a $1 million donation from Giustra to his joint Sustainable Growth Initiative venture with the Clintons helped smooth over any lingering concerns about Bogota's commitment to basic rights.
Though Clinton has never explicitly explained her change of position on the U.S.-Colombia trade pact, she acknowledged "concerns" about Colombian "human rights abuses, violence against labor organizers, targeted assassinations, and the atrocities of right-wing paramilitary groups" in her 2014 book, "Hard Choices." But, she asserted, "By the time I visited Bogota in June 2010, violence was down dramatically." She said that she met up with her husband while he "was traveling through Colombia on Clinton Foundation business" and the couple "went out for dinner with friends and staff at a local steakhouse, and toasted Colombia's progress."
Human Rights Watch reported that in the same year Clinton visited Bogota, "threats against unionists — mostly attributed to paramilitaries' successor groups — have increased since 2007" and that "impunity in such cases is widespread." The Colombian human rights group PASO International reported that in 2011, Pacific Rubiales "workers were forced off picket lines at gunpoint by members of the Armed Forces during [a] strike and only allowed to return to work when they had renounced the union." In 2012, a Colombian journalist covering protests against Pacific Rubiales died after being detained by the police. A year later, a report from two Democratic members of the Congressional Monitoring Group on Labor Rights in Colombia found "murders and threats against union members and harmful subcontracting persist in Colombia largely unabated."
On Thursday, liberal icon Sen. Elizabeth Warren advised her fellow Democrats that it wouldn't be prudent to hand her party's presidential nomination to Clinton too prematurely. Ideally, the Bay State senator and other progressives would like the opportunity to nudge Clinton to the left over the course of the primaries, but her advice would also help Democrats learn if they are nominating a time bomb that could go off well before November of next year.
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Over the past 35 years, the Glen Oak Scholarship Review Committee– comprised of Glen Oak alumnae and Gilmour faculty–has granted scholarships to young women who embody the Glen Oak spirit and motto. Since 1985 the Glen Oak Scholarship Fund has been awarded to 67 young women providing more than $80,000 in scholarship support.
As the 50th anniversary of the opening of Glen Oak approaches, the GO Scholarship Committee is forming a group of alumnae to raise $100,000 to not only ensure the legacy of Glen Oak continues through the Scholarship Fund, but also to increase the size of its annual awards.
As a 2007 recipient of the Glen Oak Scholarship, I was honored to be affiliated with a group of Cleveland-area women who are committed to being independent thinkers as well as engaged citizens. The Glen Oak Scholarship offered me more than financial support; it invited me into a network of women I respect and continue to learn from on a social, political and professional level.


Staying fit at work can seem difficult when working 40 hours a week in an office environment. It takes a dedicated mindset to stay fit at work when your job requires you to be sedentary to get things done. However, there are strategic ways to incorporate healthy lifestyle habits into your work routine without taking away from your daily productivity. In fact, there are ways to stay active at your desk that will increase your productivity long term. Research shows that sitting in one place for too long can reduce concentration, cause chronic inflammation, and affect your overall wellness in a negative way. These tips on staying fit at work can change your outlook on office life and have you feeling healthier in no time.
One of the best ways to stay fit at work is to incorporate fitness into your daily commute. We spend so much time driving back and forth to work when we could be using this time to improve our health. If you live within a reasonable distance to the office, consider walking, running, or biking to work. Many office environments are encouraging this commuter lifestyle, because it's both healthier for the individual and for the environment. You'll get to the office feeling refreshed each day knowing that you've already completed a full workout. Then, once you've been sitting for eight long hours, it'll feel great to get your muscles moving again on the journey home.
One of the best ways to stay active at your desk is to try using a standing desk. Many companies have begun providing these for employees, because they are so beneficial for overall health and wellness. Standing up while working will help your posture, strengthen your core muscles, and make you feel more active and energized throughout your day. Other desk options to try include treadmill desks and replacing your desk chair with a workout ball.
Whenever you get a break from your desk, it's essential that you use this time to move around. One of the key tips to staying fit at work is being dedicated to your fitness goals. If you have a 10-minute break, do a mini office workout to get your heart pumping. Walk around while you're on a long phone call. At lunch time, go outside and get some fresh air. All of these small choices will contribute to your fitness goals as well as your overall happiness and fulfillment.
Many people in the office will take the elevator as an easy excuse because their hands are full or they're running late for a meeting—or maybe the stairwell isn't air conditioned and their office is on the 13th floor. Well, when your goal is to stay fit at work, the stairs could be one of the best ways to hit that goal! Be the person that stops making excuses and take the stairs from now on. Your legs and your heart will thank you for it.
One great way to hold yourself accountable to your fitness goals is to set an alarm on your phone once every hour. Whenever the alarm goes off, take five or 10 minutes and force yourself to get up and walk around. Do some squats or jumping jacks—whatever you choose—but regardless, make it a rule that you'll move around no matter what. This will keep you out of that sedentary slump. It'll keep you from looking at the clock at the end of the day and realizing you haven't moved once. You'll stop feeling guilty about your office job and start feeling better in mind, body, and soul.
Company culture is an important part of any office environment, and one of the best ways to stay fit at work is to combine company culture with your office workout. Instead of just getting together with your co-workers for lunch-n-learns or happy hours, consider setting up a boot camp or a softball team. Your coworkers may be stressing about their fitness routine as well, and it could be nice for you to all get together and try something new.
Lastly, one of the easiest ways to stay fit at work is to wear comfortable shoes. If it isn't feasible for you to wear comfortable shoes, then at least bring some and put them under your desk so you can slip them on at lunch time or for a quick office workout when necessary. No one wants to take the stairs or use a standing desk in heels!
Staying fit at work doesn't have to be complicated, it just takes a dedicated mindset and, possibly, some time management. With these fitness tips in your back pocket, your body will benefit and you may be surprised how much your mind benefits, too.
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Q: My program crashes at fseek I am able to open a file using android_fopen. The program crashes when I try to find the size of the file. Here's the code snippet.
    FILE* fp = android_fopen("www/backspace.png","rb");
    if(fp = NULL){
        LOGI("CANNOT OPEN BACKSPACE FILE");
        return;
    }

    fseek(fp,0,SEEK_END);
    long fsize = ftell(fp);
    fseek(fp, 0, SEEK_SET);

The program crashes at the first fseek statement. I am unable to find a cause. fseek should work find for png files.

A: fp = NULL is an assignment.
Use fp == NULL instead.

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Q: InfoPath Contact Selectors in Repeating Section I have a repeating section that contains 3 contact selectors which loads different data for a given object. When I click use the "run query" option to load all of my objects, they are correctly populated for the first item. However, instead of loading all the correct values for the remaining objects, the same values are used for every other object instead of loading them individually for the given object.
Each contact selector is in its own group so that when I choose a value, the others aren't affected. However, if I have more than one object visible (by object I mean group of fields in a repeating section) the value for the corresponding field in the contact selector for the other objects gets set to the same value.
How can I make it so that these objects are treated separately?