text:
Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes®
Honoring Tradition.
Celebrating Life.
Planning & Costs
Evelyn "Eve" Heitzman
August 22, 1941 - April 3, 2019
Sparta, WI, Grand Rapids, MI
Life Story / Obituary
Visitation / Service / Other
Contributions & Flowers
Poetry & Eulogies
//cdn.lifestorynet.com/obituaries/01a/126707/126707-00.jpg
Eveline Heitzman was born on August 22, 1941 in Velten / Berlin, Germany to Hugo and Elfriede (Seidel) Schoefer. She died April 3, 2019 in Petersburg, VA, at her daughters home. She graduated in 1954 and attended college for four years. After schooling, she worked as a conductor on the Siberian Express till she left East Germany in 1958. Eve married Robert M. Heitzman on December 29th and 30th 1961 in Vilseck, Germany. He preceded her in death on December 1, 2008. During their marriage, they moved often due to Robert's service in the military. On July 4, 1978, they made their final home in Sparta, WI. Eve started working at Rolling Hills until 1985 and started her own travel agent business. She and her husband also owned BH Catering. After retirement, she worked part time for Sparta Tourism and Kwik Trip.
Eve enjoyed bowling, golfing, and was very active in the community as a volunteer. She was a member of the PCCW, founding member of Sparta Butterfest, and Sparta American Legion Auxiliary serving as President, Vice President, and Secretary. In 1990, Bob and Eve started the Community Christmas Dinner.
Eve is survived by her daughter, Sylvia (James) Thomas of Petersburg, VA; four grandchildren, Natasha, Marquita, Ricky Jr., and Jennifer; nine great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter; an uncle, Alfred (Anna) Hanel of Nuernberg, Germany; and nephews, nieces, and special friend, Ricky (Rebecca) Smith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Heitzman; her parents; and a sister, Ingeborg Guenther.
A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta. Jack Alexander will conclude the visitation with a prayer service. Everyone is invited to the Sparta American Legion following the service. Eve wanted to thank her special friends in Sparta, WI, Delores Bowen, Barbara McManus, and Brian Dearman. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Patrick's Catholic Church and SACS. Online condolences may be offered at www.schanhoferfh.com
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, in Rosedale Memorial Park, Grand Rapids, MI. Family and friends are invited to call from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Heritage Lifestory Story Funeral Home, 2120 Lake Michigan Drive NW, Grand Rapids, MI, www.lifestorynet.com
The Lanham-Schanhofer Funeral Home, Sparta, WI, and Heritage Lifestory Story Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, MI are assisting the family with funeral arrangements.
©2020 LifeStoryNet, LLC
JavaScript is disabled. In order to use all of the features on heritagelifestory.com, enable JavaScript. Close


The following is a list of informational resources to help you work on trees in your backyard or community. If you feel something is missing, please contact us.
For City-related questions, check out the City's Forestry Website.
Grand Rapids Approved Tree List – Approved tree species for GR public land.
Virginia Tech Tree Selector – A wonderful site to help you select the right tree for your city yard.
Tree Owners Manual – This Forest Service guide contains tons of information on tree planting and care.
Why Hire an Arborist – An Arborist can be important to ensuring quality tree care. Find out why.
Find an Arborist – Search for an ISA Certified Arborist in your area.
Tree Selection and Placement – This guide explains how to select the right tree to plant.
Buying High-Quality Trees – Discover guidelines for purchasing good quality trees.
Avoiding Tree and Utility Conflicts– Check to ensure your tree won't cause problems down the line.
New Tree Planting – Learn to plant a tree correctly to maximize it's chance for survival.
Proper Mulching Techniques – If applied correctly, mulch can benefit a tree in many ways.
Pruning Young Trees – Early on, trees may need help developing structure and promoting growth.
Mature Tree Care – Learn how to care for and protect your large trees.
Pruning Mature Trees – Discover how to prune and when to seek professional assistance on older trees.
Insect and Disease Problems – Understand how to examine your trees for insect and disease problems.
Why Topping Hurts Trees – Topping is a destructive practice which can permanently damage trees.


Payment Cloud Technologies (PCT), the London-based FinTech business, has announced the official launch of its new digital banking platform bank.VISION. The platform enables organisations to deliver banking-grade financial services to their customers. An Post, Ireland's largest postal service provider, is the first customer to go live with this new service, rolling out bank.VISION across all 1,100 An Post branches nationwide and improving the services available to its 1.7 million weekly customers.


Out of all our long-standing fashion muses, Alexa Chung has got to be one of the most consistent. Yes, trends have come and gone, but somehow Ms. Chung has managed to hold onto her own distinctive brand of style. This fact couldn't be clearer in her latest lineup of outfits, all of which are perfectly prepped for spring.
Unwavering in her dedication to retro silhouettes and preppy separates, Alexa's Instagram looks over the last month are all we want to wear this April. Wearable, cool and versatile, they're typical of the It-girl style the designer has become so known for. From striped utility boilersuits to statement platform loafers and '70s-style sunnies, scroll down to see the five key pieces that make up Alexa Chung's spring wardrobe this year.
It's a seemingly simple wardrobe staple, but Alexa manages to make a preppy cable-knit jumper look street style–ready, thanks to its pink hue and retro accessories.
Proof that just a shirt and jeans can make for a winning pairing. We're taking note of the metallic tote and wedge sandals—just what the look needs to elevate it.
These might not look very practical, but we love the idea of wearing platform loafers instead of stilettos for our next spring wedding. These would be particularly cool with a pastel suit.
Alexa rocks one of our favourite new-season trends: the boilersuit. Championing a piece from her namesake brand, we're so into the addition of a neck-tie scarf and shell jewellery.
Throwback sunnies have to be one of our favourite recurring motifs in Alexa's personal style. Throw on a pair and any outfit looks instantly cooler. We'll have one in every shade, please.


text:
1 movie in 19 shot locations
has been found for this search
with: title: Moonraker
Director: Lewis GILBERT
Casting: Roger Moore, Lois Chiles, Michael Lonsdale, Richard Kiel, Corinne Cléry, Bernard Lee, Geoffrey Keen
19 locations found
Film moment: at 32min, scene where James Bond (Roger MOORE) is in front of the store 'Venini Glass'
devant le magasin 'Venini Glass', Piazetta dei leoni, place Saint-Marc
Vénétie / ITALY
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basilique_Saint-Marc
Updated on May 9th, 2018
Source: Pierre-Philippe Landau
Film moment: at 38min, scene where James Bond (Roger MOORE) arrives from the rigged gondola and circulates with it
Piazetta et place Saint-Marc
Vénétie / ITALY Updated on March 18th, 2018
Film moment: at 39min, scene where one of the pursuers of James Bond (Roger MOORE) falls into the water
Débarcadère de la Riva Schiavoni
Film moment: at 40min, scene where James Bond (Roger MOORE) walks with Goodhead in Venice and is attacked later by a false hearse on a gondola
Quartier Dorsoduro ou Cannaregio
Comment: under reserve.
Film moment: at 47min10sec, battle scene between Bond (Roger MOORE) and the Chinese
Intérieur et extérieur de la Torre dell Orologio, place Saint-Marc
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_Mark%27s_Clocktower
Updated on June 5th, 2018
Film moment: at 48min, scene where Goodhead (Lois CHILES) leans on the balcony of a hotel room
Hotel Danieli, Riva Schiavoni
http://www.danielihotelvenice.com
Film moment: at 54min, scene where Bond (Roger MOORE) lands in Concorde
Aéroport international de Rio de Janeiro-Galeao
Rio de Janeiro / BRAZIL
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro%E2%80%93Gale%C3%A...
Film moment: at 54min, scene where Bond (Roger MOORE) is pursued by a girl in a car
Avenida Atlantica, Copacabana
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avenida_Atl%C3%A2ntica
Rio de Janeiro / BRAZIL Updated on June 5th, 2018
Film moment: at 1h08min, scene of the arrival of the false ambulance
Morro de Urca, pain de Sucre
Pain de Sucre: sur la première plate-forme et sur les câbles la reliant à la seconde plate-forme
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugarloaf_Mountain
Updated on May 16th, 2017
Parana / BRAZIL
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iguazu_Falls
Updated on September 2nd, 2015
Comment: Located on the border between Argentina and Brazil, these falls are part of natural parks inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage since 1984 and 1986 respectively.
Source: Rémy Chevallier
http://www.visitguatemala.com
Updated before May 2007
Source: L2TC.com
Film moment: scene where James Bond (Roger MOORE) encounters Dr. Goodhead (Lois CHILES)
Centre Georges Pompidou
Paris - 4ème (75004)
75 - Ville-de-Paris / Ile-de-France / FRANCE
http://www.centrepompidou.fr
Updated on July 1st, 2011
Source: a net surfer
Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte
Maincy (77950)
77 - Seine-et-Marne / Ile-de-France / FRANCE
http://www.vaux-le-vicomte.com
Film moment: scene of meeting between James BOND (Roger MOORE) and Hugo Drax (Michael LONSDALE)
Salle de bal du Château de Guermantes
Guermantes (77600)
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ch%C3%A2teau_de_Guermantes
Source: O.CRAVE
Studios Eclair, 10 rue du Mont
Epinay-sur-Seine (93800)
93 - Seine-Saint-Denis / Ile-de-France / FRANCE
http://www.eclair.fr
Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road
Iver Heath
England / UNITED KINGDOM
http://www.pinewoodshepperton.com
Comment: Buckinghamshire county.
Studios de Boulogne-Billancourt (SFP), 2 rue de Silly/avenue Jean-Baptiste-Clément
92 - Hauts-de-Seine / Ile-de-France / FRANCE
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studios_de_Boulogne
Page generated in 0.619sec
An other search?

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Please join us for a fun run fundraiser supporting the UMW and BCHS cross-country and track program.
The run will be an out and back 5K on the Blacktail Road.
Or you can register by filling out this form and mailing a check.
For more information, please email dylan.zitzer@umwestern.edu or biverson@bchsmt.com.


text:
Icerya purchasi (common name: cottony cushion scale) is a scale insect that feeds on more than 80 families of woody plants, most notably on Citrus and Pittosporum. Originally described in 1878 from specimens collected in New Zealand as pests of kangaroo acacia and named by W.M. Maskell "after the Rev. Dr. Purchas who, [he] believe[d], first found it". It is now found worldwide where citrus crops are grown. The cottony cushion scale originates from Australia.

Life cycle

This scale infests twigs and branches. The mature hermaphrodite is oval in shape, reddish-brown with black hairs, 5 mm long. When mature, the insect remains stationary, attaches itself to the plant by waxy secretions, and produces a white egg sac in grooves, by extrusion, in the body which encases hundreds of red eggs. The egg sac will grow to be two to three times as long as the body. Newly hatched nymphs are the primary dispersal stage, with dispersion known to occur by wind and by crawling. Early stage nymphs feed from the midrib veins of leaves and small twigs, and do the bulk of the damage. At each molt, they leave at the old feeding point the former skin and the waxy secretions in which they had covered themselves and from which their common name is derived. Unlike many other scale insects, they retain legs and a limited mobility in all life stages. Older nymphs migrate to larger twigs and eventually as adults to branches and the trunk. Their life cycle is highly temperature-dependent, as the length of time in each stage of life is longer in cold temperatures than high temperatures.

In addition to the direct damage from sap sucking, the insects also secrete honeydew, on which sooty mold often grows and causes further damage to the host plant. Some ants will also consume this honeydew.

Reproduction

Males are rare in hermaphroditic species of Icerya. Males are haploid while females are diploid. Females have an ovitestis that is capable of producing both sperm and oocytes which fertilize internally to produce diploid offspring (females) through a form of hermaphroditism. The cells of the ovitestis are haploid and are derived from excess sperm during matings with males. This has been termed as 'parasitic tissue' and theoretical studies have examined this as a form of sexual conflict and have examined the possible fates and fitness consequences since females can produce daughters by mating with males or using their parasitic male cell lines. Females that lack ovitestes may preferentially invest in producing sons while females with parasitic tissue should prefer to pass on the genetic material through daughters.

True males are uncommon to rare overall, and in many infestations are not present. Pure females are unknown. Self-fertilization by a hermaphrodite will produce only hermaphrodites. Matings of a male and hermaphrodite will produce both males and hermaphrodites.

Biological control

Icerya purchasi is important as one of the first major successes of biological control. Importations of the vedalia ladybird (Novius cardinalis) in 1888-1889 by C. V. Riley, later head of the USDA's Division of Entomology, resulted in swift reductions of I. purchasi populations, saving the burgeoning Californian citrus industry from this destructive pest.

A second biological control, the parasitic fly Cryptochetum iceryae has also been introduced to California as an additional control vector at around the same time.

While there is an apparent rivalry between the 2 natural enemies of Icerya purchasi, the competition does not affect the efficacy of the control measures when both the beetle and the fly are introduced. Biological control remains the most effective measure to manage Icerya purchasi infestations  Use of insecticides as control is recommended only if no biological control species is present. Imidacloprid is especially contraindicated, since it has no effect on this species, but is very toxic to Novius cardinalis.

References

General

 (originally published as 20th Century Insect Control in the July 1992 issue of Agricultural Research magazine)

External links

Monophlebidae
Citrus pests
Agricultural pest insects
Insects described in 1878
Hemiptera of Australia
Incestuous animals

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Marvin Wray Mikesell was born on June 16, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri, attended high school in Los Angeles and received his B.A. (1952) and M.A. (1953) from UCLA. He earned his doctorate at the University of California–Berkeley in 1959 under the tutelage of the celebrated cultural geographer Carl Sauer. He joined the Department of Geography at the University of Chicago in 1958 and spent his entire 59-year teaching career, from instructor to professor, at the University.
Mikesell's interests in research and teaching ranged over the whole orbit of global cultural geography, while his special concerns included the ethnic and environmental diversity of North Africa and the Middle East, the bases of ethnic conflict and self-determination worldwide, and the ominous trends in regional environmental degradation. He placed great emphasis on fieldwork in research. His books include Northern Morocco: A Cultural Geography (1961); Geographers Abroad: Essays on the Problems and Prospects of Research in Foreign Areas (1973); Perspectives on Environment (1974), and, most notably, Readings in Cultural Geography (published by the University of Chicago Press, 1962). This last volume brought together classic articles written by authorities around the world, many translated from their original language; the book quickly became a standard work that shaped the international field of cultural geography for more than a generation.
At the University, Mikesell was chairman of the Department of Geography (1969–74, 1984–86), and Master of the Social Sciences Collegiate Division (1981–84), among many administrative responsibilities. Nationally he was a member of the U.S. National Commission for Unesco (1973–78), and an advisor to the National Science Foundation (1977–79). Marvin was a long-time AAG member, and served the Association in many capacities over the years, particularly as Assistant Editor of the Annals (1962), Editor of the AAG Monograph Series (1966–72), the Commission on College Geography (1970–73), National Councilor (1972–74, Vice President (1974–75) and President (1975–76).
Marvin is survived by his wife Reine M. Mikesell. A memorial service for Marvin Mikesell will be arranged for early this coming fall.


text:
Emmy Nominees 2013 (Or "A Parade of Angry GIFs")
10:05 PM misc: emmys 2013 No comments
Every year, the Emmy nominations prove exactly one thing and one thing only: I can never have too many rage-related GIFs in my collection.
The nominations were announced last week, inciting some glee, but mostly rage from me. I've come to expect this each year from the Emmys, so I really shouldn't be as surprised as I am to find myself writing about how much I loathe hearing the comedy nominations, in particular, read aloud each year. And most years I lament the lack of Community nominations (especially ones for Joel McHale), the lack of The Office or Parks and Recreation acknowledgments and the ovewhelming presence of The Big Bang Theory and Modern Family (shouldn't we just start calling them Modern Families instead of Emmys?)
But this year was different: this year I was rooting for New Girl, whose second season didn't suffer through a sophomore slump, but rather rose above every other comedy I watched. The effortless chemistry between all of the cast members, the emotional weight that the writers juggled in this year's storylines made me appreciate the little sitcom even more than I had during its first season. And truly, New Girl grew leaps and bounds between its first and second seasons, thanks in part to the progression of the Nick/Jess romance. To me (and to Liz, Dave, Brett, and the writers), that is where the heart of the story is found. The second season did a brilliant job at tapping into this heart, from tense emotional episodes like "Chicago" to equally tense, passion-filled ones like "Quick Hardening Caulk," and to – of course – the most awe-worthy kiss on television this year at the end of "Cooler."
Jake Johnson deserved an Emmy nomination for his portrayal of Nick Miller this year. You can tell, as a viewer, that Jake completely and utterly understood who, at his core, Nick was – he knew what frightened him, motivated him, and he played that effortlessly. He was New Girl's leading man and we fell in love because of that.
Of course, I should have expected that the Emmy nominations would take everything I love about television and tear it to shreds in front of my face.
It's cool.
That's what rage GIFs are for, right?
So below the cut I've basically decided to do something a little different (but very reminiscent of the BRILLIANT Head Over Feels #SmashBash GIF Caps), since I talked about these categories extensively in our second episode of Hot Switch. All of my feelings about this year's nominations can be summed up in GIF form and that's EXACTLY what I plan to do.
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the parade of angry GIFS! ;)
How I feel about 5/6 of the Comedy Series nominations being the same as last year:
It's actually quite entertaining to go back and read my 2012 nominations list because every single comedy on here (with the exception of Louie, which took Curb Your Enthusiasm's place) was also nominated last year. I think this is actually really telling, because it exemplifies how much emphasis the Emmy voters place on familiarity over quality. And we gripe and complain as viewers constantly when our favorite television shows aren't nominated for awards. (Being a Community fan, I've gotten to the point now where I've become numb to the prospect of the show winning anything or even being nominated.)
How I feel about the lack of Parks and Recreation and New Girl nominations in Comedy Series:
How I feel about Jon Cryer's name not being found on the Lead Actor category (and how I feel about the lack of Two and a Half Men nominations in the Comedy category in general):
How I feel about Jim Parsons and Alec Baldwin's nominations:
I'm not surprised that Jim Parsons is on the list. I do adore him as Sheldon Cooper, in spite of the irregularity with which I watch The Big Bang Theory these days. I just always wish Johnny Galecki would be nominated, because I find his character more consistently funny than Jim's. Alec is nominated and will likely win for his final season on 30 Rock because let's face it, the Emmy voters honor that sort of sentimentality. Otherwise, I have not seen House of Lies, Louie, or Episodes so I cannot give my accurate judgement.
How I feel about Jake Johnson not being nominated in Lead Actor:
I had my hopes pretty high for Jake Johnson in this category. And, yet again, four out of the six nominees in this category were also nominated in 2012. (Come on, Emmy voters. You can do better than this.) I admit that I AM extremely relieved not to see Jon Cryer's name on the list of nominees and instead see Jason Bateman. I also, however, have not watched Arrested Development so it's difficult for me to judge how much he deserves his nomination for the most recent season of the series, especially because I have read quite mixed reviews about it as a whole.
Nevertheless, Jason is nominated but Jake is not. Which… you know, I just don't understand. The only reasonable explanation that I can provide is that the Emmy voters were collectively rendered unconscious and have no recollection of anything in this season's New Girl. Because really, voters? Jake's performance wasn't outstanding enough for you in "Chicago"? Or "Cooler"? Or "Quick Hardening Caulk"? Jake Johnson has stolen the hearts of everyone on New Girl this season – including Jess' – and in return, I can only give him MY love since the Emmy voters refuse to.
Whatever. My love is better!
How I feel about the fact that it's been four years and Joel McHale still hasn't been nominated for/won anything for his role as Jeff Winger:
How I feel about the Lead Actress in a Comedy category as a whole:
Much like the Comedy Actor category above, not much changed in the Comedy Actress category between 2012 and 2013. Last year, there was a tie (as Kim kindly reminded me) which resulted in seven nominees as opposed to six. This year, Zooey Deschanel and Melissa McCarthy got the boot, while Laura Dern was added to the list of nominees resulting in five out of six of the nominees remaining unchanged.
As I noted last year, I don't watch the vast majority of the Emmy-baited shows. I have, however, heard wonderful things about Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Veep and enjoy her as a comedic actress, so I believe she more than deserves her nomination. I've heard whisperings of Enlightened and Nurse Jackie, but have watched neither of the series.
How we feel about Amy Poehler never winning an Emmy for Leslie Knope:
Of course, Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are QUEENS, but it always saddens me that Amy never wins any awards for Leslie Knope.
I'll just make her an Emmy out of waffles, shall I?
How I feel about all of the Modern Family nominations in Supporting Actor:
Until Modern Family goes off the air, its actors and actresses will overrun the categories they are nominated in each and every time, leaving very few slots (half or less than half) to the plethora of other talented supporting actors. This is the only category I struggle with each year to NARROW nominations and prospective nominations into because there are SO many amazingly talented men in ensemble shows and otherwise on television.
That said, it is interesting to note that Eric Stonestreet – two-time winner – is NOT nominated in this category, leaving Adam Driver, Bill Hader, and Tony Hale to sneak in. While I'm thrilled that there is one more spot open this year for a third non-Modern Family nominee to snag, I'm surprised that it didn't go to Max Greenfield, who was nominated last year.
(As an aside, I don't hate Modern Family. What I DO hate is the fact that the Emmy voters ONLY seem to concentrate on that show and very few other talented actors in television.)
How I feel about the Supporting Actress in a Comedy nominations:
How I feel about Jane Lynch's nomination:
NO. NOT FOR THAT STUPID "SPECIAL" EPISODE THAT WAS OFFENSIVE AND TERRIBLE.
How I feel about Glee being nominated for FOUR Emmys:
How I feel about Glee:
…. I have a lot of pent-up anger directed at Glee.
How I feel about all of the Drama Series and Actor/Actress nominations:
Surprisingly, I watch very few dramas on network or cable television. Each week during its run, I'll settle in to watch Suits. I enjoy Graceland. I watched Downton Abbey until season three and Once Upon a Time until half-way through season two. (I suppose I just have difficulty committing to drama series.
I've never seen Breaking Bad or Game of Thrones (I feel like both would be too intense for my taste), but I hear that they're astounding shows. Kim absolutely loves Scandal but I've never gotten into it. I have never seen an episode of Homeland or Justified, The Walking Dead or Orphan Black or Hannibal or Mad Men.
… I'm really a sorry excuse for a well-rounded television audience member. And I have nothing against dramatic series, honestly. I suppose that in the end I am just more drawn to the comedic shows on television. There are a few BBC series (Doctor Who and Sherlock) that I am a huge fan of, but perhaps the truth boils down to this: I usually watch television to escape the drama and intensity of everyday life. Watching a drama series requires a level of emotional investment that stretches far beyond the necessity of a comedy series. As you might be able to tell from my lack of coherent thoughts regarding the Drama Series, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Supporting Actor, and Supporting Actress categories,
I do believe that all of these individuals are deserving of their awards – I have heard nothing but amazing things in regards to Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Jon Hamm, Claire Danes, etc. – but apart from a congratulatory "yay!" in their directions, I can't offer any further thoughts.
So, in a nutshell, these are essentially my thoughts about this year's Emmy nominees. Be sure to check out Hot Switch's second podcast when it is uploaded soon. In it, you'll hear me, Sage, Kim, and Jaime discuss these nominees and our snubs in depth! (Also: there's a bit of yelling involved.)
Trust me, you will NOT want to miss this episode! Until then, folks. :)
Jenn's Pick: Top 5 Most Emotional Moments in "How ...
Spoilers! (Or "When Is It Okay to Tease Your Viewe...
Jenn's Pick: 10 Reasons Why Donna Paulsen Should B...


A fake photo purported to be of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Bill Clinton—with Hillary in blackface—resurfaced on conservative social media in the wake of the Governor Ralph Northam controversy. But now the former first couple's daughter, Chelsea Clinton, is responding to the false claims.
The photo originally spread through links to Imgur, but was deleted after being reported as a site violation. The story went on to be repeated by fake news and conspiracy theory blogs, including InfoWars.
Clinton gave her response on Twitter.
– Blackface is never acceptable. It's not complicated.
– ⬇ looks nothing like my parents (the woman's eyes aren't even blue).
Clinton included a link to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture's page for educational information on the history of blackface in the United States.
Observant people noted a few key things about the photo.
The woman in blackface has brown eyes versus Hillary Clinton's blue. Bill Clinton is 6'2″ tall while his wife of 44 years is only 5'5″ tall. The people in the picture have less of a height disparity. Plus the man bears only a passing resemblance to Bill Clinton.
People questioned the right's continued obsession with Hillary Clinton who is a private citizen not currently holding or seeking public office.
Too bad they can't build a wall out of Hillary since no one can seem to get over her.
I just don't understand the boogeyman obsession the right has with Hilary Clinton… This is some severely weird psychological fascination.
People also offered their support to the former first daughter.


text:
Flavours of China & the Yangtze
Tour : OC
This tour through China has everything you could want in a China holiday: visits to ancient sites, thrilling experiences, opportunities to learn about the culture, authentic cuisine, and more. Start in Beijing, end in Shanghai, and overnight along the way in Xi'an, Chengdu, Hangzhou, and aboard a 3-night Yangtze River cruise.
As you walk along the Great Wall, marvel at its expansiveness. Also impressive are the Terracotta Warriors, built 2,000 years ago to protect the first emperor in his afterlife. You'll stand in awe as you take in the life-size soldiers, chariots, and horses.
On your 3-night Yangtze River cruise, enjoy the spectacular beauty and tiny villages as you cruise through the Three Gorges. Take a walking tour of Shibaozhai and its 400-year-old pagoda built high on the cliffside. In Hangzhou, more scenic beauty awaits on your cruise on West Lake, surrounded by mountains on three sides and known for its picturesque landscape and collection of ancient bridges, causeways, temples, and palaces. Also visit Fei Lai Feng, a limestone mountain with over 300 stone statues dating from the 10th to the 14th centuries, and Lingyin Temple (Temple of Soul's Retreat), one of China's most famous Buddhist temples dating back 1,700 years.
Globus has included out-of-the-ordinary experiences, like a rickshaw ride through Beijing's hutongs (ancient alleys) and a xiaolongbao lunch in Shanghai. Other thrilling experiences include a visit to the Giant Panda Research Base, a ride on the bullet train from Chengdu to Chongqing, a calligraphy class, sightseeing with Local Guides, and much more.
From the serene and picturesque landscapes to the vibrant cities and from the many historic sites to the modern accomplishments, this China tour is a once-in-a-lifetime holiday opportunity!
BEIJING Guided city sightseeing including headsets; visit Tian'anmen Square, the Forbidden City, Great Wall, and Temple of Heaven; hutong tour by rickshaw; Peking Duck welcome dinner
XI'AN Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit the Terracotta Warriors and Dayan Pagoda; noodle-making demonstration; "Tang Dynasty" dinner show; calligraphy class
CHENGDU Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Giant Panda Research Base
CHENGDU–CHONGQING Travel by bullet train
YANGTZE RIVER Three-night cruise through the Three Gorges including the Jade Emperor Scenic Area, a boat excursion on Goddess Stream, and a tour of the Three Gorges dam site
HANGZHOU Sightseeing with a Local Guide; visit the Lingyin Temple and Fei Lai Feng; walking tour along Hefang Street; cruise on West Lake
SHANGHAI Sightseeing with a Local Guide including headsets; visit Yu Yuan Gardens, a silk factory and the Shanghai Museum; xiaolongbao lunch; walking tour of the French Concession; farewell dinner
Small Group Discovery
Sometimes, less is more. When it comes to truly immersing yourself in the local cultures and experiences, a Globus Small Group Discovery tour is the best way to explore the remarkable destinations in Africa and Asia. We never allow more than 20 guests on any Small Group Discovery tour.
13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 6 dinners
ARRIVE IN BEIJING, CHINA.
Welcome to China! Hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in.
BEIJING.
Your full-day sightseeing starts with a visit to TIAN'ANMEN SQUARE, the largest public square in the world. Next, explore the FORBIDDEN CITY, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest palace complex. Once the home of China's great emperors, today it showcases ancient Chinese architecture, landscaped gardens, and displays of rare art and artifacts. Enjoy lunch in a local restaurant, followed by free time to explore on your own. This evening, savor a special PEKING DUCK WELCOME DINNER.
BEIJING. GREAT WALL EXCURSION.
The GREAT WALL OF CHINA once stretched 4,000 miles across China's barren northern terrain from the Bohai Sea to the Gobi Desert. Head north to a village where the Great Wall is well preserved and walk along the wall to enjoy sweeping vistas of this mammoth fortress. Return to Beijing for some time at your leisure. Tonight, you may choose to attend a performance of the Peking Opera, a traditional form of Chinese theater, or attend the Legend of Kung Fu Show, with a fusion of kung fu, dance, and acrobatics.
BEIJING–XI'AN.
This morning, visit the TEMPLE OF HEAVEN and enjoy a rickshaw ride through one of Beijing's HUTONGS, the city's ancient alleys. Experience life in this historic neighborhood as you are invited into the courtyard of a family's home to learn more about their life. A short flight brings you to Xi'an.
XI'AN.
One of the largest and wealthiest cities in the world when China dominated the silk trade, Xi'an today is an archaeological treasure trove. Sightseeing begins with the enormous tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huangdi, accidentally discovered by local farmers in 1974. Marvel at the legion of TERRACOTTA WARRIORS that has been guarding the burial site for 2,000 years. During lunch, enjoy a NOODLE-MAKING DEMONSTRATION by a master chef and learn how Chinese noodles are made by hand. Next, visit the DAYAN PAGODA, built in 652 AD. This evening, attend the "Tang Dynasty" DINNER SHOW, featuring a colorful assemblage of classical performances.
XI'AN–CHENGDU.
This morning, visit the Xi'an City Wall South Gate and attend a traditional Chinese CALLIGRAPHY CLASS. You may see some local residents practicing morning tai chi. Next, travel by BULLET TRAIN to Chengdu, capital of Sichuan province and known for its flavorful food.
CHENGDU–CHONGQING (EMBARKATION)–YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE.
Start your day with a visit to the GIANT PANDA RESEARCH BASE and marvel at these beautiful animals. After lunch, transfer to the train station and board your BULLET TRAIN to Chongqing, China's capital during World War II. Upon arrival, transfer to the port and board your ship for a 3-night cruise through the breathtaking Three Gorges of the Yangtze.
CRUISING: JADE EMPEROR SCENIC AREA
Your SHORE EXCURSION today takes you to the Jade Emperor Scenic Area, featuring a 100-foot-tall statue depicting the Jade Emperor, an important deity in Chinese Taoism. Return to your ship where the afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy a variety of onboard activites. You may choose to take an optional shore excursion to Fengdu, known by many Chinese as the "Ghost City," to visit the mountaintop shrines. This evening, the Captain hosts a welcome party, followed by dinner and a special performance by the ship's crew.
NOTE: Depending on river conditions, an alternate shore excursion may be offered.
CRUISING: QUTANG GORGE–WU GORGE–GODDESS STREAM.
Early this morning, you may choose to start your day with a tai chi session on the Sun Deck or simply relax and enjoy the scenery. Later, sail downstream through the first and second of the three gorges—Qutang Gorge, the shortest but most dramatic gorge, and Wu, known for its quiet beauty and forest-covered mountains. You can nearly touch the perpendicular walls rising from the riverbanks as your Captain negotiates this narrow gap. After lunch, disembark for a BOAT EXCURSION down Goddess Stream. Along the way, see picturesque scenery and the mysterious hanging wooden coffins. Before returning to your ship, you will also board a wooden boat on a smaller section of the stream, where the crew will sing songs as you glide across the stunning deep emerald-green waters surrounded by densely forested hills.
Note: Depending on river conditions, the boat excursion may be on the Shennong Stream.
CRUISING: (DISEMBARKATION) THREE GORGES DAM SITE–YICHANG–HANGZHOU.
This morning, visit the THREE GORGES DAM SITE, the largest dam of its kind in the world. After lunch in Yichang, board your flight to Hangzhou.
Enjoy a full day tour of Hangzhou, one of China's seven ancient capitals. Start with a visit to LINGYIN TEMPLE followed by FEI LAI FENG, a unique mountain famous for a cluster of caves with hundreds of unique stone buddha statues. After lunch, be transported back in time during a WALKING TOUR along Hefang Street. End the day with a CRUISE on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its collection of ancient bridges, causeways, temples, and palaces.
HANGZHOU–SHANGHAI.
Transfer to Shanghai, where you will start your sightseeing with a stroll along the Bund, the city's riverfront boulevard lined with historic buildings, housing, banks, and trade houses. Then, visit YU YUAN GARDENS, dating back to the Ming Dynasty, and a SILK FACTORY to learn about the silk-making process. Stop at a local restaurant for lunch featuring XIAOLONGBAO, Shanghai's most famous dish. These tasty soup dumplings are handmade with at least 18 intricate folds to close the top. The broth is the star so, to avoid wasting a single drop, gently pick up the dumpling, dip in sauce, and transfer to a Chinese soup spoon. Next, make a small hole to release the steam and allow the broth to cool. After it cools, sip up the broth and then swallow the dumpling. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may consider joining an optional tour to see a spectacular acrobatic show.
SHANGHAI.
This morning, visit the SHANGHAI MUSEUM, featuring stunning displays of ancient bronze, jade, and ceramics. Then, take a WALKING TOUR of the former French Concession, once Shanghai's leading residential and retail area. Today, the qualities that made the area so popular endure—from quaint, tree-lined streets and exquisite architecture to charming shops and fashionable restaurants and bars. Along the way, see the famous Art Deco Cathay Theatre, explore the narrow lanes of Xintiandi, and visit Fuxing Park, where locals play chess, dance, practice tai chi, and more. The afternoon is at your leisure. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner.
Your tour ends with breakfast this morning.
Small Group Discovery – We never allow more than 20 travellers on our Small-Group Discovery holiday, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the destination and local culture.
Post tour
+4 days Hong Kong Extension
4 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Fly to Hong Kong, Asia's vibrant commercial capital.
Your sightseeing tour begins with a ride on the popular STAR FERRY from Kowloon Island to Hong Kong Island. On arrival, take a CABLE-CAR RIDE up Victoria Peak for panoramic vistas. Then, explore the old Sheung Wan neighborhood and visit the DRIED SEAFOOD MARKET. Savor a DIM SUM feast for lunch before traversing the Central District aboard the historic DOUBLE DECKER TRAM, commonly referred to as the "Ding Ding," due to the sound of its bell. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Enjoy a full day to explore Hong Kong and the surrounding area on your own. Perhaps consider an excursion to see the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island, explore nearby Macau, visit the Temple Street night market, or take a sunset cruise on the harbor.
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Beijing - Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-Town
Perfectly located in the Central Business District, the luxurious Crowne Plaza Beijing Chaoyang U-town fuses modern sophistication with classical Chinese touches.
No. 3 Sanfeng North Area, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100020
Xi'an - Crowne Plaza Xi'an
Crowne Plaza Xi'an is centrally located within the tallest building in Xi'an, Shaanxi Xinxi Tower, with easy access to the city's historical sites. Professional, personalized and warm guest service plus attention to detail is the dominant culture of Crowne Plaza Xi'an.
No. 1 Zhu Que Zhong Road, Xi'an, SA, 710061, Mainland China
Chengdu - Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza
Perched on Chengdu's remarkable Financial Street and next to a metro station, Holiday Inn Chengdu Oriental Plaza offers easy access to the city's famous sites.
231 Zhiquanduan, East Avenue,Jinjiang District
Yangtze River - Victoria Anna
The Victoria Anna once again raised the bar for luxury cruising on the Yangtze when it was inaugurated in 2006. The Victoria Anna is the Yangtze's largest and most luxurious ship.
Yangtze River, China
Hangzhou - Holiday Inn Hangzhou City Center
The Holiday Inn Hangzhou City Center is in the heart of vibrant Hangzhou, close to shops and restaurants. The picturesque West Lake is a short 20 minute drive.
289 North Jiangou Rd, Hangzhou, 310003, China
Shanghai - Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Built in 2009, the Grand Central Hotel Shanghai is a 15-minute walk to the Bund waterside promenade and offers all the modern amenities.
505 Jiujiang Rd Shanghai, China
China Experience
On this tour through China, you'll explore some of China's most famous sites and learn about its...
based on 23rd Jul 2020
9 dates available
Highlights of Northern India
Your affordable vacation in India begins in the exciting city of Delhi. Guided sightseeing shows you...
Icons of India: The Taj, Tigers & Beyond
Discover India, a diverse country filled with a long history, a variety of languages, amazing...
8th April 20206th May 202020th May 202010th June 20208th July 202026th August 20202nd September 20209th September 202023rd September 202030th September 20207th October 2020
London (all) London Gatwick London Heathrow London Stansted Birmingham Glasgow Manchester
Please note some tours involve an overnight flight to or from your destination. Exact dates will be shown when you choose your flight


text:
HomeQuezon CityTop 10 Most Popular Cities for Filipino Homebuyers
Top 10 Most Popular Cities for Filipino Homebuyers
Admin Saturday, November 14, 2015
MANILA, Philippines - Which cities in the Philippines do Filipinos check out when they are searching for houses and properties online? To answer this question, Lamudi Philippines looked into its third quarter 2015 data, crunched search data from 171 cities and municipalities, and ranked the 10 most popular among the bunch. The top 10 cities feature some of the expected ones, like Quezon and Makati, but also a number of surprises. Here's what Lamudi has found.
1. Quezon City
Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City. Photo by Patrickroque01 via Wikimedia Commons
The "City of Stars" is undeniably the most popular city among homebuyers, having more than a quarter share of all searches for for-sale properties. Not only Metro Manila's largest city, it also has the most number of property listings, from condos in Eastwood City, houses in the South Triangle area, and pricey townhouses in Loyola Heights and New Manila.
2. Makati
Ayala Avenue in Makati City. Photo via Flickr
Although a very expensive housing market (where else can you find condos with asking prices of more than Php300,000 per sqm?), the country's financial capital remains a popular city among Filipinos searching for properties online. Most popular property types, as expected, are condos in Salcedo and Legaspi Villages, Rockwell Center, and Century City, but hundred-million-peso houses in Forbes Park and Dasmariñas Village get plenty of clicks as well. For those with somewhat limited budget, they'll be delighted to know that there are somewhat affordable options (townhouses and apartments, mainly) in the city's barangay Poblacion, San Antonio, and Bangkal, to name just a few.
3. Parañaque
City of Dreams. Photo by Rio Hondo via Wikimedia Commons
The "City of Subdivisions" (where else can you find subdivisions within subdivisions?) has long been a preferred residential area of choice among Metro Manila residents, and among its popular areas include BF Homes, Multinational Village, Better Living, Merville Park, and many, many more. In recent years, condos have begun to sprout all over the city, most notable of which is Century Properties' Azure Urban Resort Residences. Over the next few years many condo projects in the Bay City, which is shared by Parañaque with Pasay, will also be completed.
4. Tagaytay
Taal Volcano Tagaytay view. Photo by Rio Hondo via Wikimedia Commons
Since Tagaytay is a favorite weekend getaway of many Metro Manila residents, it is not surprising that many Filipino homebuyers are considering buying houses here. Its cool weather, spectacular views, and overall touristy atmosphere are its major draws, and although houses have traditionally been very pricey in Tagaytay, many developers are now building condos that are much more affordable.
5. Las Piñas
Saint Joseph Church in Las Pinas. Photo by Cealwyn via Flickr
Quite similar to Parañaque, Las Piñas is a city of subdivisions or gated communities. Some are quite expensive, such as BF Resorts and BF International, but many are quite affordable, which are found just about anywhere in the city. In recent years, Las Piñas has also seen development of many condos, mainly from mid-end developers like DMCI.
6. Cebu
Cebu City. Photo via IngImage
Cebu is not just the Philippines' shipping capital, it is also the center of the country's second most important metropolitan area and many homebuyers are also looking into relocating in the city, at least based on Lamudi's onsite search data. This is hardly surprising as Cebu boasts everything Metro Manila has—and more, such exciting business centers, tourist areas, proximity to diving sites and white sand beaches, and top-notch schools and universities.
7. Davao
People's Park in Davao City. Photo by Kamalayan via Flickr
The only Mindanao city in this list, Davao hosts the country's tallest mountain peak. It's also quite a melting pot, and the country's main producer of tropical fruits. It is also the country's fourth most populous city (after Quezon City, Manila, and Caloocan), and many property developers have been pouring investment to Davao in recent years, building shopping malls, residential condos, and mixed-use townships.
8. Pasig
Ortigas Business District, Pasig. Photo via Shutterstock
Pasig occupies the eastern portion and, thus, has its fair share of condos. In recent years, however, the city's other areas, such as the C5 Corridor and Barangay Kapitolyo, have seen new developments. These include Capitol Commons, Portico, and The Grove. However, Pasig's major draw is still its subdivisions or gated communities, which boast for-sale houses that are almost as expensive as those found in Makati.
9. Baguio
Baguio City. Photo by Jason Cordis via Flickr
Baguio is not the country's summer capital for nothing. This cool, mountainous city has been popular summer getaway since the 1950s and homes (lodges and vacation villas) have been as popular ever since. Also a popular college town (it is estimated that half of the city's population is students), in recent years, however, the city has become a BPO destination.
10. Taguig
Bonifacio Global City in Pasig. Photo via IngImage
Taguig is one of Metro Manila's most popular cities thanks to Bonifacio Global City (BGC), touted as the Philippine capital's next "it" central business district; and McKinley Hill, a Megaworld township boasting malls, office towers, high-end condo towers, an upscale subdivision, and international schools. There are also many condo estates already built outside BGC, most of them catering to mid-end buyers, while Megaworld and Ayala Land are both developing two massive townships in Taguig (McKinley West and Arca South, respectively), which will considerably improve the city's popularity in the coming years. - Lamudi Philippines/TheSummitExpress
Featured Lamudi Makati City most popular cities Quezon City


text:
syracuse basement
Map of a Freshman Friday Night
Things to Do on Super Bowl Sunday
Rosa Parks Pretty Underwhelmed by Centro Memorial Bus Seat
BROKE POST GRAD
Bitchin' Music Thursday - 10.28.10
Pope resigns, realizes there is no God after hearing Pauly D will be playing at Syracuse University
Syracuse Students Blame "Education" for Villanova Loss
SU's new poster series
Article by emcorbet
SU has launched a new poster series to be featured around school. The following poster, hanging in the 2nd floor of Carnegie Hall, reads the astounding notion of "Women Doing Mathematics." Similar ground-breaking statements and revelations will be published in a variety of poster locales across campus.
Look for a poignant and powerful poster coming to a wall near you!:
Men in the fine arts!
   Their untold career choices
Minorities receiving four-year degrees
   Success for marginalized members of society
Liberal and conservative students disagreeing
   Why?
SU students prefer partying to studying
   The surprising statistics
SEE MORE » conservatives, liberals, mathematics, men, minorities, posters, women
◄ Diversity Magazine Near Completion of First Article
Student Sentenced to 35-Life for Jaywalking ►
More From emcorbet
University Shocked to Learn of Women's Basketball Team
In the wake of allegations of sexual harassment by women's basketball coach Quentin Hillsman, much of Syracuse University was stunned by the revelation that the college also has a basketball team that girls can play on. "Get out of town," junior marketing major Greg Cameron said, when asked for his opinion on the charges that... MORE »
Understanding men in one simple sentence
The wise words of a floormate whos name has been blacked out for privacy reasons MORE »
Guide to Dorm Life: Posters Part II
It's the moment you've all been waiting for–the exciting conclusion to our Top Ten Most Annoying and Over-Used Dorm Posters ever. We pick up where we left off with a perennial favorite: 5. Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's While James Dean from Part I of our series is more of a unisex poster…Holly Golightly... MORE »
Guide to Dorm Life: Posters
So you've finally arrived at college, and everything is unpacked, your parents are out the door, and you're free. Time to spread those little wings and bloom into a beautiful independent-contributing-to-society-citizen-butterfly. Feels good, right? That's because you're drunk already. Welcome to the good life. There's just one problem: your jail cell eggshell white... MORE »
Graph MORE »
Newhouse Kids Incessantly Asking Cusack and Roberts to Be in Their Movie
With the news of Emma Roberts and John Cusack filming at Syracuse University buzzing around campus, many students were interested in much more than just spotting the two stars. Allegedly, Newhouse student after Newhouse student have approached the two "Adult World" stars hoping to cast one of them as the star for their TRF class... MORE »
Cuse Football
Really????? a future of what 1 season… And yes this was on a legitimate ny news website MORE »
Chilean Miners Trapped Underneath Quad
No one really seems to care. MORE »
SU Student Actually Bleeds Orange
Junior student Patrick Brinkerhoff has papacapillorange, a rare disease that has only been diagnosed twice before in history. While people suffering from this disease generally lead mostly normal lives, they do suffer from one strange side effect: their blood is orange. Other symptoms of the disease include extremely sore throats, especially following particularly exciting sporting... MORE »
Public Service Announcement by the HuMarists
When I was a boy, my father hit me too. MORE »
Three reasons moving out of a dorm makes you want to rip apart the student body
1) For all you Resident Advisors, I've been there. I get it. You have to close this campus down and invariably there will be some asshole who doesn't want to leave the dorm by 6pm Sunday afternoon which means you won't get out of here until long after your sanity and patience have skidaddled. More... MORE »
Hillary Clinton visits campus; SU jizzes itself
Well unless you've managed to block Twitter, Facebook, RSS Feeds (do people still use these?), your school email, OTN, the DO, and the bulletin boards around campus in an effort to increase your pre-finals productivity (LOLZ jk, we see through your attempts), then here's the scoop: Today, at 12pm, in Hendricks Chapel, Hillary Clinton provided... MORE »
How the evil universe views college students
Dear non-seniors, It has come to our attention that the most recently graduating class of 2012 did not pay enough for college. While most SU students spent approximately $200,000 on their education, we now deem this is not enough. (Which honestly surprised us – we originally anticipated that charging students roughly $20 per meal at... MORE »
Otherwise aimless students find self-purpose in dissent against UU
Ah, college. Since freshman year, we've been surrounded by so many resources, so many options. So many minds filled with thoughts of wonder, inspiration, and encouragement to make the future world a better world by saving the seals, protecting the rainforests, fighting for gender equality, or simply convincing people to switch to CFL light bulbs.... MORE »
Students prepare for re-release of Titanic with nauseating techniques
"She won't stop singing," says Maxwell Tully, junior in Whitman and boyfriend of Rachel Lough who recently purchased a boombox circa 1997 and the original Titanic soundtrack and has been belting Celine Dion for the past two weeks straight. "I clearly couldn't use my iPod," Lough says, "they didn't exist in 1997 – YOU'RE HEEERREEE!... MORE »
Students Mourn Tournament Loss with "Mad Men" Premiere
"I couldn't stop grieving," Sam Bolindy said, Chucks pitcher still in hand since Saturday night. "I needed to ease my pain. I knew I had to move on, but I didn't know how." And that's when Bolindy traded his pitcher of $4 beer in for an Old Fashioned early Sunday and drowned his sorrows in... MORE »
Victims of Instagram cite disappointment with spring break photos as symptom
"I was having the time of my life, yknow? Off on the beaches of Puerto Rico, thinking all these inevitably gorgeous pictures I am taking will surely come out wonderfully…And then, I looked back at them and I couldn't believe my eyes." What junior Felicity Coughman is describing is a recent affliction among iPhone/iPad and... MORE »
Three reasons drinking alone is better than going to a bar on Marshall St
I'd like to state that I am not an alcoholic. But I do like a good drink. What I don't like is going down to DJs/Chucks/Lucys/Flip Night and waiting for seemingly decades to get to the bar only to find out their drink selection is based on lackluster liquor and even shittier beer. Why bother?... MORE »
Cuse Weekend in a Box!
Feeling like you really want to head to the bars this weekend but don't have the oomph? Can't justify the trek from Ackerman to Faegans in the chilly temps? Wish you could simply have the Chucks experience in your living room? Then fear no more "" Campus Basement is here to service you (and your... MORE »
After dining hall prices increase, students expect Marshall St cuisine in Ernie Davis
If you thought school was expensive when you enrolled at Syracuse University, think again – the prices have just gone up. Meal plans are slated to average $3,120 per 14 week semester for the 2012-2013academic year. "I did the math," sophomore Jeremy Lukeidis said. "If I could spend the money on the food I want... MORE »
Three Epic Wins in One Week But…
I don't know a lot about sports. I get the gist of it, but beyond that, the hype and the hoopla usually bore me. That being said, I support our basketball team as much as the next orange-clad fan and attend the games, yell Scoop's name, and jump for joy when we beat the shit... MORE »
A Breakdown of Winter Weather Habits
This Syracusean winter (or lack thereof) has certainly been weird to say the least. No snow on the ground and warm, sunny days in February? Nice try, 315, cut the shit. While we're sure these are the early signs of the 2012 apocalypse, in your remaining time before the world ends, find out what your... MORE »
Shit Syracuse Students Say
A Syracusean parody of Shit People Say brought to you by the Campus Basement: Syracuse Staff (including writer and actress Nicole Grabert!) with assistance from Ashlie Daubert and Anne Marie Suchanek. Looks like The Newshouse has their own version of Shit Syracuse Girls Say. Watch it! It's really funny. MORE »
Follett's Bookstore closing; Managers presumably now among the 1%
In spite of Occupy Wall Street and other "Occupy" movements that have cited the growing discrepancies in the distribution of wealth, it appears the 99% have lost additional fellow comrades: Follets Bookstore is closing in February as its managers and owners have set their eyes on trading in their 99% working class attire for new... MORE »
In response to Notre Dame's win, Syracuse students deny Irish heritage
Following a record-breaking season, Syracuse basketball lost its first game tonight against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. "We're protesting," senior James O'Conner says. "Anyone of Irish descent is officially changing said heritage tonight." With that, O'Conner immediately crossed off his name on his student ID to Ezekial Monora. "I really didn't know what wasn't Irish,... MORE »
To the Syracuse University graduating class of 2012….
Ah, the dawn of a spring semester at Syracuse University "" a time when spring itself is nothing but a thought over yonder, behind the mile-high snow banks and record-breaking wind chills. A time when students return to campus and thus, rejoice in their awaiting academia, frolicking to the thought of cold nights spent curled... MORE »
Best Pranks to Play On Your Roommates If You Get to School Before Them (Cuse)
This article is part of our "Let's Keep This Website Awesome Over Winter Break" Tournament series. Check out the opposing article here and be sure to 'like' your favorite! 1. Cover the room in sand and bring in a new roommate. Tell them they've been voted off the island. 2. Set up a live studio... MORE »
Sex and Health: A response to the recent DO column
Following the recent highly-researched and well-articulated Daily Orange column, the dynamics of Syracuse University students and their sexual relations have dramatically shifted. While once upon a time, all undergrads were created equally "" each frolicking in the unmade bed of another "" now it seems, each student must adhere to the social and romantic protocol... MORE »
Additional tours added to SU for current and incoming students to see Michael Jordan's daughter's room
Greeting current or incoming students! Are you tired or bored with the same ole, same ole that SU has shown you? Are you frustrated with ho-hum tours that only reveal inaccurate depictions of dorm room sizes, dining hall food, and expensive classroom materials that you will pay for but never be allowed to use? Are... MORE »
Screening passes to Bad Teacher!!
Are you in Syracuse for the summer? Are you looking for something exciting to do this month? (Psst – Faegan's is closed on the weekends during summer and DJ's is closed for the entire summer What are we going to do with ourselves?!.) Well then, look no further! Brought to you by Columbia... MORE »


Two great space heroes from different countries are still friends after not knowing they were competing against each other for the greatest prize in adventure, the Moon.
Russian Alexi Leonov, 83, is still a space advocate, reminiscing about his near-death experience performing mankind's first spacewalk 53-years ago this week, and his training to put his foot prints on the Moon.
Four-time NASA space flier Tom Stafford, 87, shook hands in space with Leonov in the first international mission of Apollo/Soyuz in July 1975, paving the way for today's global citizens from 16 countries sharing the International Space Station.
Through the decades, Leonov and Stafford have remained best friends, comrades in space arms and believers in the future of manned space travel.
Stafford is one of those unsung heroes of NASA's Moon Race with the Soviet Union, flying two important Gemini missions, and then commander of Apollo 10—the full-dress rehearsal down to 9 miles of the Moon's surface with future last man-on-the Moon Gene Cernan, clearing the way for Apollo 11 in July 1969.
All of NASA's manned space mission were openly reported to the world, but the Communist Soviet Union operated in complete secrecy. Their new agency, TASS, was a propaganda machine with the goal of touting the superiority of the Russian man and woman.
So, when TASS announced on March 18, 1965 that their cosmonaut had performed the first human spacewalk, the details were vague, but the boasts of space leadership were loud.
Exiting the two-man Vostok spacecraft for a short stroll in outer space, Leonov took the big leap outside while Pavel Belyelev was inside their spaceship, 200 miles above Earth, traveling 17,500 mph. And the propaganda made it sound so easy.
But Leonov's historic Extravehicular Activity (EVA) of only 12 minutes into space was difficult and dangerous every step of the way, though that wasn't revealed for decades until détente between the two Superpowers disclosed the truth about many space secrets.
So secretive was the details of Leonov's spacewalk, that space observers only speculated about the specifics. There was even a conspiracy theory in the 1970s that the Soviets had faked their spacewalk in a studio.
Now Leonov tells the tale in a freer Russia. The Vostok 2 had an inflatable airlock cylinder that he crawled into to keep pressurized Belyelev and the vacuum tubes of the controls. The training airlock is on display attached to a real Voskhod mockup at the fabulous Once outside the spacecraft, Leonov said his suit ballooned larger than expected. That made it difficult to get back inside the tunnel, shut the airlock hatch and then get inside the spacecraft hatch. He had to let air out of the spacesuit, barely squeezing inside, making him overly exerted. This difficulty would have been nice to share with NASA before the first American spacewalk by Ed White during Gemini 4 on June 3, 1965.
Not only was the Russian EVA difficult, but Voskhod 2 landed 200 miles off target in a snowy forest. The rescue team couldn't arrive until the next morning, and it was a freezing 23 degrees. The spacecraft had no working environment system, the heavy hatch was blown off, and the cosmonauts got wet and cold. Then a pack of wolves arrived on the scene and had to be scared off a pistol. Because of that near disastrous encounter with wolves, every Russian spacecraft has a special weapon, called a TP-82, under the commander's seat. It's a combination shotgun, 22-rifle and machete, and yes, the docked Soyuz spacecrafts to the International Space Station each have one under the seat!
NASA astronaut Stafford and Leonov met when training for the Apollo Soyuz Text Project, when three American astronauts docked and shared two days with two cosmonauts. It was a major publicity stunt by the Nixon Administration, but had the benefit of sharing space technology between the two Moon Race rivals.
After decades of mystery, finally a complete picture of the Soviet Union's moon program has come to light. While Stafford was barnstorming the Moon in 1969, Leonov was also training to be the first man on surface. The plan was two cosmonauts on the Moon voyage, one left in orbit in a spacecraft called Zond and the second landing in the vehicle called LK, Lunar Craft.
Leonov has told the tales of his training for the Moon landing, often saying that in 1969 the lack of training and equipment reliability made it a suicide mission for himself.
Leonov is also an artist and the first man to sketch impressions with chalk while in orbit. He is a popular world celebrity while his health holds out.
Stafford, too, enjoys the continued limelight as his mind is alert though his has back troubles standing up straight. Air Force Lt. General Stafford grew up in Weatherford, Oklahoma where he has built a fabulous air and space museum that rivals any of the Smithsonian institutes.
Gen. Stafford's space career included two Gemini flights, a trip to the Moon and the final mission using an Apollo module. He had several harrowing moments, least of which is an aborted launch of Gemini 6 when it engines shutdown two seconds after ignition. Commander Wally Schirra, a veteran of a Mercury flight, felt nothing move so he didn't pull the "D-ring" for the ejection seats. The rocket got fixed after Gemini 7 was launched, and Schirra and Stafford rendezvoused their Gemini 6 to within two feet of each other on Dec. 15, 1965.
Stafford was in space again just six months later Gemini 9 as backup commander because the prime crew were killed in a plane crash. He and Gene Cernan took over the mission, but in orbit discovered the target rendezvous rocket's docking shroud didn't eject. And Cernan had trouble on his EVA, overheating and blinded from a fogged visor, aborting the spacewalking plans.
The Apollo/Soyuz docking mission in July 1975 garnered the international attention of two superpowers working together. And the outgoing personalities of American Stafford and Russian Leonov provided a perfect end to the Apollo era as both nations turned to building space stations.


text:
Q: what is the difference between using arrow function and not using arrow?(feat.React) [Edited] I have few examples.
first
const { window } = props;
const container =
    window !== undefined ? () => window().document.body : undefined;

It means if window is not undefined, it will show something in the body.
but what's the difference between using below??
const container =
    window !== undefined ? window().document.body : undefined;

and secondly
In jsx, I set onChange event and these two work differently.
const handleClick = () => { console.log('hi'); }
<input onChange={handleClick} type="text"/>
//=> this operates well when input tag value is changed.

<input onChange={()=>handleClick} type="text"/>
//=>it doesn't work even when input tag value is changed.

*

*Edited
Now I clearly understood the differences.

1. <input onChange={handleClick} type="text"/>
2. <input onChange={() => handleClick()} type="text"/>
//1,2 work same. But when you have to pass 'event' or some parameters to
//function, you can use second way.

//or If you wanna put more than one functions on `onChage` event,
2-1. <input onChange={() => {handleClick(); handleCheck();}} type="text"/>

3. <input onChange={handleClick()} type="text"/>
//This will call function immediately (when component mounted)
// even 'input' tag is not changed.

4. <input onChange={()=> handleClick} type="text"/>
//This just returns `handleClick` function so `handleClick` will not be operated.

A: Firstly, in:
const container =
    window !== undefined ? () => window().document.body : undefined;

the container is a function, that you can call to get the value returned by window().document.body. But in:
const container =
    window !== undefined ? window().document.body : undefined;

the container is the value returned by window().document.body.
It's hard to tell which is correct without context, but the main difference is at which point you read the value of window().document.body:

const wVal = {
  document: { body: "A" }
};
const window2 = () => wVal;

const now = window2 !== undefined ? window2().document.body : undefined;
const deffered = window2 !== undefined ? () => window2().document.body : undefined;

window2().document.body = "B";

console.log(now);        //=> "A"
console.log(deffered()); //=> "B"

Secondly, in:
<input onChange={handleClick} type="text"/>

onChange event will trigger handleClick function to be called (with event data as an argument). But in:
<input onChange={()=>handleClick} type="text"/>

onChange event will trigger ()=>handleClick arrow function to be called, which returns reference to handleClick function (without calling it).

A:
Normal functions created using function declarations or expressions are constructible and callable.
However, the arrow functions are only callable and not constructible,i.e arrow functions can never be used as constructor functions.
Hence, they can never be invoked with the new keyword.

//Normal Function
var hello;

hello = function() {
  return "Hello World!";
}

//Arrow Function
var hello;

hello = () => {
  return "Hello World!";
}

A: Regular functions and arrow functions have multiple differencies.
1. Syntax
// (param1, param2, paramN) => expression
// ES5
var add = function(x, y) {
  return x + y;
};
// ES6
let add = (x, y) => { return x + y };

2. Arguments binding
Arrow functions do not have an arguments binding. However, they have access to the arguments object of the closest non-arrow parent function.
3. Use of this keyword
Unlike regular functions, arrow functions do not have their own this. The value of this inside an arrow function remains the same throughout the lifecycle of the function and is always bound to the value of this in the closest non-arrow parent function.
Find more at this link
Or you could find more explication on google.

A: This article https://dmitripavlutin.com/differences-between-arrow-and-regular-functions/
will give you a better understanding of arrow functions and regular functions then you can put that in react native context.
Secondly: the second OnChange event on the input field didn't work because you have already been decleared as a function
The first OnChange work because you are calling the handleClick decleared

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


Visit this page throughout the year to see pictures of what's happening in the Learning Center!
Students' first day in the Learning Center was all about team building. Students played Olympic-themed games, including table tennis. Procedures, rules, and other community expectations were also covered.
Students learn about brain growth through an art activity. Did you know that every time you learn from a mistake, your brain grows by creating new pathways?
On Friday's students reinforce academic concepts and skills through games. On this particular Friday, students reinforced how important it is to work cooperatively in groups. They played a game called Broken Circles and the first time around, they could not talk. The teams solved the mystery, but came up with rules for how they could better work together.
Students picked apples from the garden during recess to share a healthy snack with the school.
Students had fun reinforcing how to represent and use data to solve real life questions by playing a version of Pokemon Go!
The students enjoyed a field field trip to ACE Hardware in Corning. They were able to pick out vegetable plants and a fruit tree to plant in the school garden.
Students took turns role playing the life of a tightrope walker. Students created and modeled expressions, so each tightrope walker walked backwards and forwards along different lengths of rope. Students synergized well in this activity!
Students enjoyed learning new division and multiplication strategies using candies. They were excited to have a hands on activity and worked hard during the math lesson. They enjoyed eating the candy afterwards too!
We had a special guest speaker this week for our trip to the garden. Mr. Christian Taylor, Pest Control Adviser and Sales Rep for Bayer Crop Science, examined our plants for bug infestation and weed control. Good news: even though some of our plants are being eaten by worms and beetles, the overall production of our crop is doing well. Students learned the difference in identifying the feeding patterns of worms versus beetles. Students also took great interest in learning about how rhizomes in Johnson Grass makes them the trickiest weeds to manage, but we are doing well pulling these pesky weeds by hand weekly. Our plum tree has also gone dormant for the winter. We covered more of the root stock with additional soil to protect it from the harsh winter winds. We are looking forward to an early winter harvest in December!
Students are completing their unit this week on the the presidential election process and the presidential debates. In preparation for making their own debates, students practiced forming an opinion based on facts for and against why TV can be educational and/or harmful for kids.
Students were learning about a little guinea pig named Cuy. We learned that while guinea pigs may be pets here in America, in Portugal, guinea pigs are fried up to eat! The students were fascinated to hear how little Cuy outsmarted a farmer from eating him!
It has been a particularly wet week, but between rain showers, some students helped rehome our basil and wheat grass plants.
Students worked together to show how the long division algorithm can be represented in a model, diagram, and numerical process.
The 8th grade class and select middle school students attended a Manufacturing Expo at Chico State University. Students met with different Chico alumni from the manufacturing, ag, and technology departments, as well as a number of local manufacturing vendors. Students also participated in a campus tour and learned how cars are built.
Students harvested and roasted bok choy this week. Although there were mixed responses in regards to the taste of the bok choy, the students had a lot of fun preparing the dish!
Students harvested vegetables from the garden and served the entire afterschool program a healthy organic meal. Course offerings featured on the menu included a winter greens salad, mashed cauliflower, and swiss chard venison wraps with cilantro and onion garnish.
Students displayed their creativity and teamwork in these wonderful STREAM activities. Their task involved collaborating in teams to design different Christmas tree models for the Rockefeller Center in New York. Teams were having so much fun, they didn't realize they were deepening their understanding of concepts in science and mathematics as well as developing skills in writing and presenting.
This student is learning and exploring mathematics though science projects. He was experimenting how many pennies would fit in the cup before the cup would sink, he also was decomposing 10 by separating 10 pennies into 2 different "boats" and listing all combinations that added up to 10.
Our ELD group learned how to make tortillas like the characters in this week's story that they were reading.
Our vocabulary group worked on illustrating and defining their favorite new vocabulary words.
Our morning math group was working on using hands on activities to better understand the order of operations.
ELD group is working on themed theater script writing, they will record their short skit next week.
Some of our math students are learning about the weight of different objects using this pan balance.
Students deepened their understanding of word roots, prefixes, and suffixes by creating new words from segmented word parts.
The Learning Center helped celebrate 100 days of school by harvesting broccoli from the garden and sharing 100 pieces of broccoli with second grade students for snack.
Students investigated number patterns by participating in 2 STREAM projects- building an antique calculator and a 100s chart.
Students are exploring the concept of fractions and geometric designs by building tetrahedral kites.
Students took turns using word banks to write one affirmative word on the hearts of their classmates. Happy Valentines Day from the Learning Center.
Our Learning Center had such an incredible time participating in activities outside of the classroom. Our activities ranged from service learning, to industry tours, to art appreciation. We are so grateful for the generous support we receive from Lake PTO and Glenn County's Workability. Be sure to click on the link above to see a video of all the fun experiences students were able to participate in.
Spring flew in with a batch of 20 Silkie chicks. We are happy to say that all chicks have been adopted by our students.
Students were learning about distance, rate, and time.
We used flowers from our student garden to make Mother's Day gifts. Students learned the process of drying the flowers, ironing them to flatten, and then framing them for their Moms!


The verdant high-altitude Alpine meadows, the mountain lakes, and the mighty summits overlooking Meransen/Meranza – Mother Nature at her finest!
But to visit the mountains in comfort, there's also the aerial tram to take you up to an altitude of 2,050 meters above sea-level. Conquer a mountain summit or just take a stroll to the nearest hosted Alpine hut. Let the fascination of the many-facetted world of Alpine flora sweep you away! Or simply enjoy the good, cordial hospitality at one of the many cozy inns in the area!
The Gitschberg/Jochtal resort region is South Tyrol's biggest high-altitude Alpine meadow area – with more than 40 Alpine huts where you can stop for refreshments. During your hiking vacation in Meransen/Meranza, you won't have to waste any time with driving a car. You can start exploring our hiking trails directly in front of our hotel. And the aerial tram to Gitschberg and the cable car to Mühlbach / Rio di Pusteria are just a few minutes from the hotel.
Discover the extensive network of hiking trails! There are easy walks in the valley, long hiking paths in the mountains of Pfunders/Fundres, paths with handrails to the colorful Alpine meadows and lofty Alpine huts with breathtaking views near the Ziller Valley glaciers.


July 10, 2009 Published ~ 10 years ago.
July 9, 2009 Published ~ 10 years ago.
July 8, 2009 Published ~ 10 years ago.
July 5, 2009 Published ~ 10 years ago.
The Vintage Fly Fishing Reel – Collecting as a Hobby?
An Automatic Fly Fishing Reel – Should I Use One?


text:
#include <aws/kafka/model/EBSStorageInfo.h>
#include <aws/core/utils/json/JsonSerializer.h>

#include <utility>

using namespace Aws::Utils::Json;
using namespace Aws::Utils;

namespace Aws
{
namespace Kafka
{
namespace Model
{

EBSStorageInfo::EBSStorageInfo() :
    m_provisionedThroughputHasBeenSet(false),
    m_volumeSize(0),
    m_volumeSizeHasBeenSet(false)
{
}

EBSStorageInfo::EBSStorageInfo(JsonView jsonValue) :
    m_provisionedThroughputHasBeenSet(false),
    m_volumeSize(0),
    m_volumeSizeHasBeenSet(false)
{
  *this = jsonValue;
}

EBSStorageInfo& EBSStorageInfo::operator =(JsonView jsonValue)
{
  if(jsonValue.ValueExists("provisionedThroughput"))
  {
    m_provisionedThroughput = jsonValue.GetObject("provisionedThroughput");

    m_provisionedThroughputHasBeenSet = true;
  }

  if(jsonValue.ValueExists("volumeSize"))
  {
    m_volumeSize = jsonValue.GetInteger("volumeSize");

    m_volumeSizeHasBeenSet = true;
  }

  return *this;
}

JsonValue EBSStorageInfo::Jsonize() const
{
  JsonValue payload;

  if(m_provisionedThroughputHasBeenSet)
  {
   payload.WithObject("provisionedThroughput", m_provisionedThroughput.Jsonize());

  }

  if(m_volumeSizeHasBeenSet)
  {
   payload.WithInteger("volumeSize", m_volumeSize);

  }

  return payload;
}

} // namespace Model
} // namespace Kafka
} // namespace Aws

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


You played a risky game, friend.
I am forever changing the channel during commercials and I always get that special thrill when I get back as the show is coming on..yay!
I guess PIP is cheating.
All hail the 30-second forward button on Directv and Tivo remotes!
Right on WxChick! What are these 'commerical' things you're talking about? With the DVR, you never need take that horrible gamble again. Commerical comes on…Pause button…Swap channels and watch something else (until a commercial comes up on that channel)…Swap channels back and fast forward on through. How did we ever survive back in the dark DVR-less ages? I bet they had to heat food in those 'oven' things too!
I alwyas get all commercials on when I flip the channels. Bad luck.
It's also great if you get up to do something during the commercials eg. make a snack, put on a load of laundry, put the kids to bed, etc. and you make it back to the TV just in time.
Hey, hey, not everybody has DVR. Some of us are still living in the dark ages with just regular cable or satellite tv, without all the fancy rewinds, fast fowards and On-Demand features.
And we're just happy with our typical < 100 channels; with a simple remote that has volume and channel control with just a few options.
That's why this post is awesome.
Great one. As hinted at above, its become a bit less relatable in the age of DVRs, as I now either skip commercials, or pause when I need to leave the TV for a bit.
But I'm all about multi-tasking like this. I'll often be heating something up in the microwave, and have to run around and get something else done before it finishes, etc.
But one question – why is the out-of-costume Santa wearing a cast on his arm in that picture? Chimney injury?
@ Freddo – LOL….. I was thinking the same thing about the cast!
especially when its a bran new ep! and while eating that chips and dip u made during the commercials, its perfect!
Or when you fast forward through the commercials and press 'play' just in time. Aaah.
My mother hates it when my dad does it. But between the two of us, we have pretty rad skills.
With a dual-tuner dvr, I can record two shows and rewind/skip to the right place as I switch between them. But I just don't get the satisfaction of the old days when I took pride in having uncannily perfect timing.
I especially love it when on a Saturday evening at work on my break two football games time up just perfectly where I can watch one play on one and then hit the "recall" button on the remote to go to the other game just as the next play is starting. Non stop football action at its very best!
The app is very innovating amd I might consider adding this to my newest version of facebook.
I think it is awesome coz when I do that I feel like I'm telepathic so I know when is is going to be on and it is even more awesome when you do it 3 times in a row!!!!!!! AWESOME!!!!
Does anyone else hated when you r watching tv with your kids and then coms on a condom commercial? What's up with that?!
I savour, result in I discovered just what Iwas looking for.


text:
Cost of autopsy.
(1) The cost of autopsy shall be borne by the county in which the autopsy is performed, except when requested by the department of labor and industries, in which case, the department shall bear the cost of such autopsy.
(2)(a) Except as provided in (b) of this subsection, when the county bears the cost of an autopsy, it shall be reimbursed from the death investigations account, established by RCW 43.79.445, as follows:
(i) Up to forty percent of the cost of contracting for the services of a pathologist to perform an autopsy;
(ii) Up to twenty-five percent of the salary of pathologists who are primarily engaged in performing autopsies and are (A) county coroners or county medical examiners, or (B) employees of a county coroner or county medical examiner; and
(iii) One hundred percent of the cost of autopsies conducted under RCW 70.54.450.
(b) When the county bears the cost of an autopsy of a child under the age of three whose death was sudden and unexplained, the county shall be reimbursed for the expenses of the autopsy when the death scene investigation and the autopsy have been conducted under RCW 43.103.100 (4) and (5), and the autopsy has been done at a facility designed for the performance of autopsies.
(3) Payments from the account shall be made pursuant to biennial appropriation: PROVIDED, That no county may reduce funds appropriated for this purpose below 1983 budgeted levels.
[ 2019 c 317 § 4; 2001 c 82 § 2; 1983 1st ex.s. c 16 § 14; 1963 c 178 § 3; 1953 c 188 § 7. Formerly RCW 68.08.104.]
Effective date—1983 1st ex.s. c 16: See RCW 43.103.901.


NPT and PBS have a special treat for Sherlock Holmes fans this month: Arthur & George, a new, three-part drama based on Julian Barnes' acclaimed 2005 novel of the same name. The series airs Sundays at 7 p.m., Sept. 6 through 20, and stars Martin Clunes (Doc Martin) as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of the beloved fictional detective.
Martin Clunes as Arthur Conan Doyle in Arthur & George.
Since his first appearance in the stories and novels of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sherlock Holmes has been a favorite of fans around the world. The character has also proved popular with other writers who've re-interpreted the famous detective's distinctive characteristics, methods and cases. PBS viewers have taken to the character in various series over the decades, including Sherlock, the striking modern and clever adaptation starring Benedict Cumberbatch as the consulting detective and Martin Freeman as John Watson, his more socially adapted colleague.
Arthur & George is yet another twist on the Sherlock Holmes story. In this case based on a real incident, Sir Arthur is drawn out of mourning for his wife by an intriguing letter from George Edalji (Arsher Ali, The Missing), a young Anglo-Indian solicitor seeking to clear his name. At first Sir Arthur's secretary, Alfred Wood (Charles Edwards, Downton Abbey), is pleased by his employer's interest; later Woodie has his doubts.
Arthur & George is a mix of suspenseful moments, spirited chases, and witty exchanges between the two male leads; think Young Sherlock Holmes meets Mystery's 1980s/1990s Sherlock Holmes series. Holmes' presence is felt throughout the drama; sometimes benignly such as when Sir Arthur is asked to sign books. At other times, to his annoyance, Holmes is held up as an unmatchable ideal: Sir Arthur is repeatedly told that his skills pale in comparison and that he is endangering Holmes' reputation. If these instances create a few chuckles for viewers, they also reflect the conflicted relationship the writer had with his character (a situation often repeated by actors who take on the role).
"If this were a story, I'd change the beginning, I'd change the end, or I'd try something else," Sir Arthur tells Woodie in one scene. Viewers are unlikely to agree with him; preferring instead to keep Arthur & George just as it is.
This entry was posted on September 4, 2015 at 3:29 pm. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.


text:
Myths about National Standards: Myth #2
November 20, 2011 /0 Comments/in Blog, Blog: Common Core, Blog: Education, Jim Stergios, Related Education Blogs /by
The French painter, poet, novelist, director, etc., Jean Cocteau noted the following about our need for myths:
Man seeks to escape himself in myth, and does so by any means at his disposal. Drugs, alcohol, or lies. Unable to withdraw into himself, he disguises himself. Lies and inaccuracy give him a few moments of comfort.
With education so rife with mediocrity, those satisfied with the status quo often resort to myth for comfort. Some schools don't perform well, the myth goes, because poor and minority kids cannot excel; there's the myth that if we only added more class time everything would be fine; there's the myth that classroom size always or even most of the time matters. And, of course, most recently there are all the myths about how nationalizing education decisions will somehow magically help improve our schools.
The need for myths is so powerful that the call for national standards allows even the smartest people to seek excuses for illegal behavior. Because of their need for myths, otherwise smart people will even make excuses for the US Secretary of Education's recent push to create "conditional" waivers, even though the conditions he is setting for states have no basis in law.
In a previous post, I noted that proponents of the Common Core standards may like to claim that these new national standards are internationally benchmarked. They're not. Myth #2 about national standards is that they're aligned with workplace needs and college readiness.
Again drawing from friends in the academic world, let me share some thoughts on these myths. Myth 2: The Common Core standards are aligned with workplace requirements and also with college readiness.
The statement is not true on workplace requirements and not true on college readiness. My opinion? Roll the expert tape.
Let's start with comments from experts on career-readiness. Prof. Michael W. Kirst of Stanford University (and now the president of California's State Board of Education) wrote this to the Council of Chief State School Officers (one of the proponents of the Common Core standards) on CC's "Career- and College-Readiness" standards.
My concern is the assertion in the draft that the standards for college and career readiness are essentially the same. This implies the answer is yes to the question of whether the same standards are appropriate for 4 year universities, 2 year colleges, and technical colleges. The burden of proof for this assertion rests with CCSSO/NGA …
The ELA standards hedge this issue by saying "the evidence strongly suggests that similar reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills are necessary for success in both the college and workplace." There is no similar wording preceding the math standards. I have reviewed the sources included in the draft, and cannot follow how the panel deduced that college and career readiness standards are the same.
In April 2010, as the Common Core was bring finalized, the Association for Career and Technical Education gave this take on the lack of the CC's alignment with workforce preparedness:
Since most of the career opportunities for today's students will require some form of postsecondary education, there are many times when students will not be able to acquire the necessary academic, technical or employability skills in high school that will allow them to be career-ready without further education and training. Additional knowledge and specialization in one or more of these areas is often required either immediately after high school or in the future, depending on a student's career choices. [emphasis added]
What about college readiness? Are the national standards aligned with such a vision?
The fact is no. One cannot define an authentic college-readiness and expect 100% of students to meet it. The Common Core chose to dumb-down its definition of college-readiness so it can make the political claim that its standards are "college ready." Common Core standards are set to prepare students only for non-selective community colleges.
No country in the world realistically expects to send 100% of its high school students to college, which is what the Common Core promises and what the U.S. Department of Education seeks to enforce through new regulations. The best performing nations send about 70% of students to both two- and four-year colleges, which is precisely the percentage of students in the U.S. going on to college.
(Education at A Glance 2011: OECD Indicators, chart C2.3, page 312. Note the misleading nature of chart C2.1 on page 308.)
And when, in March 2010, Common Core's representatives spoke to the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, clearly acknowledged that Common Core's concept of college readiness is "minimal and focuses on non-selective colleges."
(Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, March 23, 2010.)
Common Core defines less than a full Algebra 2 and Geometry courses as its "college readiness." Current reality is that in a survey of public four-year state colleges in the top 20 states by population, only the University of Maryland, University of Virginia, and one campus of the University of Massachusetts (Lowell) require less than 3-years of high school math, including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, & Geometry. Want me to make that clearer? That's only 3 systems in the top 20 states by population.
(R. James Milgram, Z. Wurman, "List of major four-year state colleges from larger states that require for admission at least 3 years of high school math, including Algebra 1, Algebra 2, & Geometry, or higher" Unpublished document, distributed at the joint MAA-AMS meeting, January 2010.)
If that last statistic is not enough to demonstrate to you the level of mythologizing going on with Common Core, then perhaps you prefer to read myths. Here's one—a recent Common Core "validation study" from the EPIC center, which was funded by the hyper-pro-Common Core Bill Gates Foundation and which has severe methodological problems. (Read here and here.) The study was performed by a member of Common Core's Validation Committee who had already certified a year before the study that Common Core's "college readiness" is "reflective of the core knowledge and skills in ELA and mathematics that students need to be college- and career-ready."
Escaping in myth by any means possible. The current moments of comfort some derive from the national standards will not serve us well into the future.
Crossposted at Boston.com's Rock the Schoolhouse. Follow me on twitter at @jimstergios, or visit Pioneer's website.
https://pioneerinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_440x96.png 0 0 Jim Stergios https://pioneerinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/logo_440x96.png Jim Stergios2011-11-20 09:39:112013-04-24 13:27:43Myths about National Standards: Myth #2
Questions for the AG on Health Reform 2National standards will define local curricula