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LBB | How The Mill brought the McDonald's x Cactus Plant Flea Market collab to life
Jimmy Bullard, Creative Director at The Mill, tells LBB how the team used 360-degree shots and even AI to help produce the spot with an old-school '90s vibe
Cactus Plant Flea Market is an apparel brand, founded by designer Cynthia Lu in 2015. With its line of clothes, shoes and accessories – famous for its combination of asymmetrical typography with puff-print graphics – it has quickly become one of the most sought-after brands. In October, the brand participated in a first-of-its-kind collaboration with McDonald's – giving hype beasts and collectors the opportunity to purchase Maccie D merchandise, inspired by the fast food giant's nostalgic products, and in Cactus Plant Flea Market's signature 'double vision' style.
Also part of this collaboration is a twist on the McDonald's 'Happy Meal' – introducing: the 'Cactus Plant Flea Market Box'. As well as your burger and fries, the boxes contain one of four collectable figurines made just for this collab – including returning faces like McDonald's mascots Grimace, the Hamburglar, and Birdie as well as the icon of Cactus Plant Flea Market, Cactus Buddy.
To promote this fashionable, fast-food campaign, The Mill worked with Stink Films director Dan Streit, to create an almost entirely CG spot that indulges in the wacky, vibrant stylings of '90s McDonald's ads and the artistry of Cactus Plant Flea Market's designs. Speaking to LBB, Jimmy Bullard, creative director at The Mill, discusses how the team used AI to assist with concepting, realising the director's specific vision and incorporating the designs of one of the hottest apparel companies around right now.
What was your initial reaction to the brief for this spot? What ideas and creative techniques immediately sprang to mind?
Dan [Streit, director] had such great references for what he envisioned this spot being, references he has either directed or made himself. His experience in post meant he had a great grasp on some really interesting techniques we could utilise on both the production and post end to make such a unique film. When we got the brief the whole team's reaction was surprise at how adventurous the script was. Once the initial excitement calmed down a little, it was knuckling down to pull references and put together concepts and do everything we could to win the spot. It's such a unique script and execution and we wanted to be a part of it.
Do you have any previous works or favourite concepts that you revisited or that have influenced your work on this project?
The initial concepts for this campaign were well laid out by Cactus Plant Flea Market, Dan and Wieden+Kennedy. When we were collecting references, the starting point was to embrace an older established brand style and convert it into something new and wacky. I grew up in the '90s, so old-school McDonald's ads are seared into my memory – which was great since there was a strong aspect of balancing throwback McDonald's references with a new exciting vibe.
We actually used AI a bit for the early concept stages. Both Dan and I are big into AI-generated imagery, so we used a couple of platforms to help generate some ideas that steered the conversations. It's a great tool to use as a concept foundation; you can quickly generate images and thus help steer a conversation that we can then use as a reference for building proper concept artwork. It's become a key part of my toolkit, especially at the pitching and concepting stage.
How many effects shots/sequences were there on this project and how long did the process take in total?
Every shot in the commercial is almost entirely CG, the exceptions are the characters and the McDonald's building at the end of the spot. The characters were people in suits that were filmed on a greenscreen stage, while the McDonald's building is a miniature, designed and filmed by Dan.
There was as much work put into concepting and look development as there was into execution on this project. The look of everything is so specific and nuanced, we really put a lot of time into little details that may not seem obvious when you watch the spot, but were integral to developing what the final film would look like.
For example, should the grass look like grass or miniature flocking? What shape should the buildings be, and should they distort in all directions or just some? What should the skies look like (these went through a bunch of iterations), and what should the car look like? The concepts for the car got a little crazy at one point, and there was some really funky stuff floating around. I worked on the project for about three months. Asset build was around six to eight weeks and the VFX process, from edit lock, was around a month.
What are your favourite effects shots from the spot and why? How did you achieve them?
I love the shot of the car coming to a stop – it makes me laugh every time. This was shot with actors on a greenscreen stage that were then placed in our CG world. Cactus Buddy was placed in the CG car, which was animated in such a hilarious way. The 360 shots are also a personal favourite. Dan had a really specific vision for these which he collaborated closely on achieving, so they look really fun.
What was the most ambitious shot – or the one that provided the greatest creative challenge for you?
Jimmy> Definitely the 360 shots. These are always a challenge, there is a whole process to go through to get the plates stitched together, especially with a moving camera that has seam lines crossing characters that are moving around and performing. The stitch must be perfect before you can really get into the creative parts of the shot. Once these were all set up technically, then came the fun part: the shot. Dan has quite a bit of experience shooting 360 footage and doing this particular effect where we spin our POV around and focus on different things throughout the shot. It was great working closely with him; we were sharing setups back and forth so we could do tweaks and make sure the effect was right.
How did you use colour in your effects to create certain impacts and feelings? What choices did you make and why?
Jimmy> The colour palette was a huge part of this project: it's so key to the feel of the spot. Paul Yacono, our head of colour in LA, took on the task of grading this already out-there piece. He really helped bring the VFX to life and pushed it to another level.
What were your personal favourite elements to this work? Anything else you want to share about this project?
Jimmy> It's always nice when you get to have fun in your line of work – not only working with good people but also on a fun project that is entertaining and different. This was a good one and everyone is happy with the way it turned out. My next task is to collect all four figurines. If anyone has spares, send them my way.
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IBM Targets Enterprise BYOD with MobileFirst
By Pedro Hernandez
Enterprise mobility is turning into a big deal and IBM is itching to prove that it's on the case.
The IT products and services giant today debuted its MobileFirst portfolio and pledged to double the company's investments in mobile this year. MobileFirst encompasses a suite of mobile offerings that Big Blue is gathering under the MobileFirst umbrella. They include mobile device management, analytics and mobile developer outreach and support in partnership with AT&T.
The aim, according to Robert LeBlanc, senior vice president of IBM middleware software, is to shepherd the bring your own device (BYOD) movement into an era of business-enabled mobility. "To date, mobile computing has been dominated by discussions of new smartphones, operating systems, games and apps. But enterprises have yet to tap into the potential of mobile business," he said in a company statement.
If iOS and Android smartphones and tablets like the iPad aren't already an integral part of the normal workday, they soon will be, says IBM.
LeBlanc added, "As these devices become ingrained in everything that we do, businesses are now in the palms of their customers' hands. IBM MobileFirst is designed to make the transformation to becoming a mobile enterprise a reality."
In support of that vision, IBM unveiled a unified solutions set, deliverable via the cloud or as managed services, to help enterprises integrate mobility into their IT setups and business processes.
IBM's newly-announced mobile slate includes updates to IBM Worklight, the mobile applications platform that the company acquired last year. Features include single sign-on for multiple applications and a new Rational Test Workbench beta for mobile app testing.
On the mobile device management (MDM) front, IBM announced increased device support and security updates for Endpoint Manager. A refreshed version of AppScan provides vulnerability testing for iOS apps.
IBM is relying on tech from another acquisition, Tealeaf, for mobile analytics. The company plans to expand its Tealeaf CX Mobile visual analytics product to provide organizations a window into mobile behaviors.
Services also play a big role. MobileFirst Strategy and Design Services are anchored by IBM Interactive, the company's new Mobile Maturity Model assessment service and new Mobile Workshops to help clients accelerate their projects. In terms of setting up and managing mobile environments, IBM is enlisting the Enhanced Network Infrastructure Services for Mobile, Mobile Enterprise Services for Managed Mobility and Mobile Application Platform Management units.
Recognizing that developers can make or break a mobile ecosystem, the company has forged a partnership with AT&T that allows coders to integrate features like speech recognition and quick payments via IBM Worklight and AT&T's cloud APIs. IBM is also pouring technical documentation into online resources developerWorks and CodeRally.
Pedro Hernandez is a contributing editor at InternetNews.com, the news service of the IT Business Edge Network, the network for technology professionals. Follow him on Twitter @ecoINSITE.
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A DINER suffered serious injuries after being hit round the head with a claw hammer when a fight broke out in a restaurant.
The assault took place at the Shalimar restaurant in High Street, Frodsham, at about 12.15am on Friday.
Two groups of three men were involved in an argument when one of them left the restaurant and returned with a hammer.
The offender then attacked one of the other group with the weapon. The victim suffered about five blows to his head, resulting in a head wound and facial injuries.
The offender and the rest of his party left before police arrived and detectives are keen to speak to anyone with information about the incident.
The attacker is described as white, in his mid-20s. He was of stocky build with dark cropped hair and wearing blue tracksuit bottoms.
The second man in the group was about 5ft 8ins, with short hair and wearing a blue sweatshirt and beige baseball cap.
The third was also 5ft 8ins, of slim build and short light hair. He was wearing a white Tommy Hilfiger top.
Customers in the restaurant at the time of the attack and people with information are asked to call DC Brian Green or DC Mark McManners on 01244 613234.
Alternatively, information can be left with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.


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Ryan Edward Flaherty (ur. 27 lipca 1987) – amerykański baseballista występujący na pozycji drugobazowego, trzeciobazowego i zapolowego.

Przebieg kariery
Flaherty studiował na Vanderbilt University, gdzie w latach 2006–2007 grał w drużynie uniwersyteckiej Vanderbilt Commodores. W 2008 został wybrany w pierwszej rundzie draftu z numerem 41. przez Chicago Cubs, jednak występował jedynie w klubach farmerskich tego zespołu. W grudniu 2011 przeszedł do Baltimore Orioles na mocy tak zwanego Rule 5 draft (draft, do którego przystępują zawodnicy z niższych lig, niepowołani do 40–osobowego składu na najbliższy sezon).

W Major League Baseball zadebiutował 7 kwietnia 2012 w meczu przeciwko Minnesota Twins. 28 września 2012 w meczu z Boston Red Sox zdobył pierwszego w karierze grand slama.

9 lutego 2018 podpisał niegwarantowany kontrakt z Philadelphia Phillies. W marcu 2018 został zawodnikiem Atlanta Braves.

Przypisy

Amerykańscy baseballiści
Baseballiści Baltimore Orioles
Baseballiści Atlanta Braves
Ludzie urodzeni w Portland (Maine)
Urodzeni w 1987

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Catholic University of America: translation
• A pontifical institution located in Washington, D.C. It comprises the Schools of the Sacred Sciences, Philosophy, Law, Letters, and Science, each of which includes several departments
† Catholic_Encyclopedia ► The Catholic University of America
A pontifical institution located in Washington, D.C. It comprises the Schools of the Sacred Sciences, Philosophy, Law, Letters, and Science, each of which includes several departments. Under the supreme authority of the Holy See, the governing power of the university resides in the episcopate of the United States, and by their delegation in the board of trustees, composed of bishops, priests, and laymen. The president of the board is the Chancellor of the University, and this office is held by the Archbishop of Baltimore ex officio. The immediate government of the university is entrusted to the rector who is assisted by the academic senate. Instruction is given by professors, associate professors, and tutors. The number of these in 1907 was 32; the number of students (1906-1907) was 210. The library contains 100,000 volumes. The official organ of the university is "The Catholic University Bulletin" published quarterly 1895-1907, and since 1908 eight times yearly. Other official publications are the "General Announcements", the "Announcements" of the different Schools and the rector's "Annual Report".
In the Second Plenary Council of Baltimore, October, 1866, the Bishops expressed their desire for the establishment of a university. The project took definite shape in the Third Plenary Council of Baltimore (1884) which included in its "Acta et Decreta" the decision to found a university and accepted Miss Mary Gwendoline Caldwell's offer of $300,000 to inaugurate the work. Washington was selected as the site, and the Right Rev. John J. Keane, then Bishop of Richmond, was appointed rector. Pope Leo XIII, in 1887, sanctioned the undertaking and by the Apostolic Letter "Magni nobis gaudii" (7 March, 1889) approved the constitution and statutes, and empowered the university to grant the usual degrees. The scope of the university as defined by Leo XIII was "to provide instruction in every department of learning to the end that the clergy and laity alike might have an opportunity to satisfy fully their laudable desire for knowledge". The pope furthermore urged that the seminaries, colleges, and other Catholic institutions of learning should be affiliated to the university; and he ordained that no step should be taken towards founding any other university without the approbation of the Holy See.
The School of Sacred Sciences was opened in November, 1889. This was followed in 1895 by the School of Philosophy for which Mgr. James McMahon of New York donated the hall bearing his name. Chairs were founded by Miss Caldwell (2); the Misses Andrews, Baltimore; the Misses Drexel, Philadelphia; Mr. & Mrs. Eugene Kelly, New York (2); Hon. M.P. O'Connor, San José, California; Patrick Quinn, Philadelphia; Mrs. C.B. Whitford, Baltimore; Joseph Banigan, Providence; Col. M.P. O'Brien, New Orleans (3); Rev. A.H. Walburg, Cincinnati; Miss Margaret Gardiner, Baltimore; The Catholic Total Abstinence Union; The Ancient Order of Hibernians; and the Knights of Columbus. Founders of fellowships were Miss Anna Hope Hudson, Baltimore, and Rev. Thomas Brehony, Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania. Scholarships were endowed by the Messrs. Benziger, New York; Duke Joseph de Loubat, New York; Michael Jenkins, Baltimore; Miss Emily Harper, Baltimore; Charles M. Routt, Alton, Illinois; Rev. W.A. Nolan, Butler, Pennsylvania; Rev. Dwight Lyman, Govanstown, Maryland; Miss Winifred Martin, Baltimore; Rev. P.J. Lavin, Necedah, Wisconsin; Miss Mary D. Peabody, Washington; Rev. Thomas Carroll, Oil City, Pennsylvania; The Mitchell Memorial Committee, Brooklyn; The Catholic Young Men's National Union; the Right Rev. John J. Conroy, second Bishop of Albany, New York; Very Rev. Mgr. R.L. Burtsell, Rondout, New York; Miss Ruth C. Dana, Boston; the Most Rev. John Hennessy, Archbishop of Dubuque; Rev. E.W.J. Lindesmith, Rootstown, Ohio; Rev. James Brennan, Erie, Pennsylvania; Timothy Riordan, Baltimore, Edward Johnson, Milwaukee; the Right Rev. T.M. Burke, Bishop of Albany, New York; Rev. P.J. Murphy, Oliphant, Pennsylvania; the Right Rev. Mgr. D.W. Murphy, Dover, New Hampshire; the Right Rev. Mgr. J.M. Mackey, Cincinnati.
The university has also received donations and bequests from Albert F. Ryan, Norfolk, Virginia; Michael Cudahy, Chicago, Illinois; Miss Lina Caldwell, Newport, Rhode Island; Miss Rebecca Reyburn, Baltimore, Maryland; Miles P. O'Connor, San José, California; Mrs. A.R. Reynolds, Philadelphia; David T. Leahy, Brooklyn, New York; Messrs. Leopold Huffer and Sons, Paris, France; O. Andrews, Baltimore, Maryland; Miss Eliza P. Blight, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sylvester Johnson, Louisville, Kentucky; Rev. J. Lambert, Laconia, New Hampshire; Gen. John Lawlor, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin; John McCaffrey, Albany, New York; Miss M. Moran, Baltimore; M. Murphy, Chicago, Illinois; J.F. Sinnott, Philadelphia; Mrs. Stanley, Baltimore; J. Walsh, Baltimore; Rev. J.J. Doherty, Hernsdale, Pennsylvania; J.P. Morgan, C.A. Hoyt and A. Dougherty, New York. Numerous subscriptions were also made to the Divinity, University Chapel, and Guarantee Funds, as also to the Archbishop Kenrick Chair and the Archbishop Williams Chair.
In 1896, Bishop Keane was succeeded in the rectorship by Rev. Thomas J. Conaty of Worcester, Massachusetts, who became (1903) Bishop of Los Angeles. His successor was the Right Rev. Denis J. O'Connell, appointed (1907) Bishop of Sebaste. His prudent administration and the generous response of the Catholic people in the collection which Pius X directed to be taken up annually in each diocese enabled the university to overcome the financial difficulties which it encountered in 1904.
Since its foundation the university has gradually become a centre of learning for the laity, the diocesan clergy, and the religious orders. The institutions grouped about it, with the dates of establishment, are as follows: St. Thomas College (Paulist Fathers), 1889; Marist College (Marists), 1891; Holy Cross College (Congregation of the Holy Cross), 1895; College of the Holy Land (Franciscans), 1897; St. Austin's College (Sulpicians), 1901; The Apostolic Mission House (Catholic Missionary Union), 1902; College of the Immaculate Conception (Dominicans), 1903. These colleges are the novitiates and houses of study of the several communities; their advanced students pursue courses in the University. Other affiliated institutions, outside the city of Washington, are the St. Paul Seminary, St. Paul, Minnesota, and the Institute of Scientific Study, New York. In compliance with the express desire of the Holy See the university has contributed toward the improvement and co-ordination of the Catholic schools in the United States and has taken an active part in the organization and proceedings of the Catholic Educational Association established for the purpose of unifying and furthering educational work. Though as yet but partially developed and inadequately endowed, it has exerted a salutary influence by encouraging research, maintaining a high standard of scholarship, and impressing upon the minds of the Catholics throughout the country the need of providing university education under Catholic auspices.
HERBERMANN, in Am. Cath. Quart. Review (Philadelphia, 1889); HEWITT, in The Catholic World (New York), XLII, 85; KEANE, ibid. XLVII, 577; XLIX, 427; MAAS, in Amer. Eccl. Review (Dec., 1903); McPOLIN, in New Ireland Review (Jan., 1908); SHAHAN, The House of God (New York, 1905), gives a good bibliography, p. 347.
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Transcribed by Dennis McCarthy For my mother, Dian Aldridge McCarthy, class of 1965
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Tai Koo Shing Ferry Pier () (1980 - 1983) was a small-sized barge pier in Tai Koo Shing, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong. Its location is now near Poyang Mansion (), Tsui Woo Terrance (). The pier was opened in 1980 to relieve traffic congestion problems in King's Road. The Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Company provided ferry services to Central and Kowloon City from there. It was closed when the Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier in Sai Wan Ho started operation in 1983.

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Demolished piers in Hong Kong
Quarry Bay
Victoria Harbour
Buildings and structures completed in 1980
1983 disestablishments in Hong Kong
1980 establishments in Hong Kong


It was a controversial decision, and one that had some contestants scratching their heads. But in the end it was Ronnie and Georgia's glamorous guest bedroom - minus any additional ensuite spaces - that took out this week's room win. And no one was more surprised than the WA couple, themselves.
"The whole time I thought we weren't going to win, because we hadn't done an ensuite, so it's really a nice surprise," says Georgia.
And the judges certainly loved what they saw. Instead of presenting an extra space, the couple chose to focus on making their simple guest bedroom as glamorous as possible, using Sticks and Wombat's discarded pale pink art deco lamp shade as inspiration.
The overall effect was one of luxe sophistication.
"It's so glamorous, standing here looking at the artwork and the chair," Shaynna said.
And Neale was equally effusive.
Let's talk about this STUNNING wild rose artwork!
Shaynna LOVED the paneling. Darren also loved it, saying it creates texture and adds real charm to the room.
Neale said Josh & Elyse's guest room is a perfect balance of vintage and contemporary. He also thinks there's just enough styling to create the right mood for the buyer - they can project themselves living in it.
Neale's definitely right about the styling! Who can go past their beautiful choice of artwork by Prudence Caroline? Heaven! Nice work Josh & Elyse. We can't wait to see what you get up to in the coming weeks!
Shop Josh & Elyse's style by clicking here.
Tying for third place with Hannah & Clint were Sarah & Jason in house 1 with a score of 27. Their room with dark grey walls and banksia wallpaper was gorgeous and no doubt would've been in the running for 1st place had they managed to finish their painting.
Shaynna said "I bet they're just kicking themselves that they didn't finish the painting. Because this looks like a winning room." She said the room was "beautiful and dramatic".
Darren Palmer particularly loved the wallpaper and thought the decision to paint the walls dark as well was a perfect example of where contrast works and creates a real sense of drama. He thinks the room is both glamorous and respectful to the home's heritage.
Neale said the room was 'very grown up' and classy.
In their beautiful ensuite they also received praise. Darren thought the Velux skylight was very dramatic and well placed. Shaynna loved the floor tiles, thinking it works so well with the wallpaper in the bedroom.
Some our favourite choices in house 1 this week are Sarah and Jason's artwork chosen from The Block Shop by luv for prints, their bone inlay bedside table, the beautiful Heatherly Design bedhead, their 100% french linen sheets by BedTonic, and the luxurious Aura bath towels in the ensuite.
Shop Sarah & Jason's style here.
After a sad week for Hannah & Clint, our rookie renovators pulled off a beautiful and well finished room despite having to leave The Block for Clint's grandfather's funeral. Darren said "The last time we saw a bedroom from Hannah & Clint and said it was very pretty - it didn't go so well for them. But this is much more than pretty - it's nicely textured, the bedcover is wonderful, the cornice and ceiling rose are great, the styling is excellent, and the bedhead is fabulous too.
One of Shaynna's comments was that the styling on the bedside tables is superb although the random bunch of flowers on the gorgeous egg cup stool could probably have been removed.
Neale also had an urge to edit. He thought the two artworks above the bed are unnecessary and if removed entirely the room would be stronger. He liked that the room was not 'bland' like their 48 hour challenge room, but warns there is a danger of going too far in opposite direction.
Neale thinks the real star of the room is the wardrobe. He really loved the colour choice and thought the handles were excellent choices too. Darren agreed with Neale, the storage solutions are excellent inside with spaces for long hanging, short hanging and plentiful drawers as well. Definitely the hero piece in the room for him too.
To shop with Hannah and Clint click here.
Sticks and Wombat boys did a stunning job this week. Despite coming in last place with the judges with a score of 26.5 the boys got much high praise. The standout of their room was the choice of floorboards. Neale said "there are times when only a "WOW" will do." The judges got all excited whilst imagining the Blackbutt floors running through the rest of the house and think it will look spectacular.
Shaynna said: "It's hard to believe two boys named Sticks and Wombat could turn out a room like this." We particularly love Wombat's choice of 100% French linen from BedTonic.
Darren was 'besotted' with the fireplace. He said it makes the whole room feel expensive.
Shaynna agreed. She thinks the bones of the room are incredible - the flooring, the skirts, cornicing, fireplace - architecturally it's really well planned.
To shop with Wombat & Sticks click here.


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You are here: God >> The Bible >> 1 Samuel 30
1 Three days later, when David and his men arrived home at their town of Ziklag, they found that the Amalekites had made a raid into the Negev and had burned Ziklag to the ground.
2 They had carried off the women and children and everyone else but without killing anyone.
3 When David and his men saw the ruins and realized what had happened to their families,
4 they wept until they could weep no more.
5 David's two wives, Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel, were among those captured.
6 David was now in serious trouble because his men were very bitter about losing their wives and children, and they began to talk of stoning him. But David found strength in the LORD his God.
7 Then he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring me the ephod!" So Abiathar brought it.
8 Then David asked the LORD, "Should I chase them? Will I catch them?" And the LORD told him, "Yes, go after them. You will surely recover everything that was taken from you!"
9 So David and his six hundred men set out, and they soon came to Besor Brook.
10 But two hundred of the men were too exhausted to cross the brook, so David continued the pursuit with his four hundred remaining troops.
11 Some of David's troops found an Egyptian man in a field and brought him to David. They gave him some bread to eat and some water to drink.
12 They also gave him part of a fig cake and two clusters of raisins because he hadn't had anything to eat or drink for three days and nights. It wasn't long before his strength returned.
13 "To whom do you belong, and where do you come from?" David asked him. "I am an Egyptian--the slave of an Amalekite," he replied. "My master left me behind three days ago because I was sick.
14 We were on our way back from raiding the Kerethites in the Negev, the territory of Judah, and the land of Caleb, and we had just burned Ziklag."
15 "Will you lead me to them?" David asked. The young man replied, "If you swear by God's name that you will not kill me or give me back to my master, then I will guide you to them."
16 So the Egyptian led them to the Amalekite encampment. When David and his men arrived, the Amalekites were spread out across the fields, eating and drinking and dancing with joy because of the vast amount of plunder they had taken from the Philistines and the land of Judah.
17 David and his men rushed in among them and slaughtered them throughout that night and the entire next day until evening. None of the Amalekites escaped except four hundred young men who fled on camels.
18 David got back everything the Amalekites had taken, and he rescued his two wives.
19 Nothing was missing: small or great, son or daughter, nor anything else that had been taken. David brought everything back.
20 His troops rounded up all the flocks and herds and drove them on ahead. "These all belong to David as his reward!" they said.
21 When they reached Besor Brook and met the two hundred men who had been too tired to go with them, David greeted them joyfully.
22 But some troublemakers among David's men said, "They didn't go with us, so they can't have any of the plunder. Give them their wives and children, and tell them to be gone."
23 But David said, "No, my brothers! Don't be selfish with what the LORD has given us. He has kept us safe and helped us defeat the enemy.
24 Do you think anyone will listen to you when you talk like this? We share and share alike--those who go to battle and those who guard the equipment."
25 From then on David made this a law for all of Israel, and it is still followed.
26 When he arrived at Ziklag, David sent part of the plunder to the leaders of Judah, who were his friends. "Here is a present for you, taken from the LORD's enemies," he said.
27 The gifts were sent to the leaders of the following towns where David and his men had been: Bethel, Ramoth-negev, Jattir,
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Right, electrics is not my thing, that's my starting point.
Managed to attach B&M light to the 'bent, that's mechanical, I can do that from a raid on the bits and pieces box.
Run the lighting cable along the boom and down the inside of the fork, no problem, plenty spare.
When it comes to the USB werk, if I put it inside the frame bag as I always intended, the wires are too short to get to the hub. I have excess from the light which will make up the difference.
Solder and heat-shrink would be my preferred approach for permanently splicing the cables.
If you're only going to use the USB-Werk on special occasions, then a conveniently located Tamiya connector works well as a connection point - much less fiddly than spade connectors. Tamiya connectors aren't waterproof, but they don't short out when wet and the open design means they dry out rapidly. (I reckon this is a better approach than something like Weatherpack, which is admirably waterproof, but only when it's connected.) The female connector (confusingly, that's the part with the male pins) can be cable-tied somewhere on the bike, and the charger fitted with the corresponding male connector.
i was thinking solder and heatshrink. Two bits of heastshrink conveniently in the pack for the USB werk for connection to SON dynamos, but not needed for shimano.


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Ontario Big Game Draw
The Ontario big game draw is essential to distribute equal hunting opportunities for sustainable harvest of elk, moose, antlerless deer, and controlled deer. Each of these four draws has its application period, open seasons, and criteria that must be met before harvesting an animal, as described below. The number of validation tags allocated to a given WMU is determined by the estimated population size of the heard. The number of tags increases if a particular area is deemed overpopulated or decreases if the area is underpopulated. This helps keep ecosystems balanced while providing hunters equal opportunities to harvest their species of choice.
All 4 of these big game draws will require that the applicant has met the following criteria:
Valid Outdoors Card
Valid Position Acquisition Licence (PAL) if hunting with a gun
A printed version of the tag for the species intended to be harvested
Antlerless Deer
There is no cost for applying to the draw, but a deer tag and licence will cost $43.86 for residents of Ontario at the time they submit their application. Additional deer tags (only available in some WMUs) can also be purchased for $43.86.
Antlerless deer include females and fawns (deer less than a year old) of both sexes. You can also use an antlerless deer tag on a buck. These tags can be handy for first-time hunters as it does not limit their selection of deer available for a legal harvest. Antlerless deer tags can be used in any WMU throughout Ontario following open season dates and choice of a firearm, whether a bow, muzzle-loader, shotgun, or rifle.
If the draw application period has closed, you can still buy a deer licence (to harvest an antlered deer only) during open deer season (not during controlled deer hunts).
Hunters will pay a fee of $15 to apply for a tag instead of being required to buy a moose licence before using it.
The cost of a resident moose licence will be reduced to $35.
A hunter can purchase a moose hunting licence to party hunt with another tag holder without ever applying to the allocation process.
If a hunter claims a tag they are awarded through the allocation process, they would be required to purchase a licence and their tag.
Moose tag costs will be $30 for calf tags, $150 for cow/calf tags and $200 for bull tags. These prices reflect hunter demand and ensure continued support for managing this valuable resource.
Non-residents will pay a higher moose licence fee ($470) and the exact tag costs.
For the moose draw, some changes have been made to the 2020 hunting season. There are going to now be calf tags made available for WMUs 37, 40, 41, 42, and 47, in addition to the hunting season for calf moose being extended in all nine WMUs with a calf tag quota (37, 40, 41, 42, 47, 48, 55A, 55B and 57). There are also new bow hunting seasons and quotas for moose:
New bow hunting seasons and quotas are being created in WMUs 46, 47, 49, 50, 53, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60-62 and 63.
The southern Ontario bow season will be seven days long and begins the first Saturday in October (WMUs 46-50, 53-63).
Separate bow quotas are being created in WMUs 27, 28, 30, 31-33, 35-37, and 39-42, where different bow hunting seasons already exist.
All WMUs with separate bow and gun seasons will now have a different bow and gun quotas.
The elk draw application costs $15.00, along with an elk tag and licence, which costs an additional $48.25 for residents of Ontario. Hunters who are successful in the elk draw and are issued an elk tag are not eligible to receive another elk tag in their name for the following five years. Still, they may continue to be listed as a member of a group and party hunt for elk during this time.
For elk, there is one open season from September 16h September 29h for WMUs 57, 58, 60-62, and 63A. Within these 6 WMUs are 8 Harvest Areas which specify a smaller area of a given WMU. Each Harvest Area has its own elk quota and hunt code which can be found here. Unlike the other three draws, there are no tags for immature animals (calves), only bull and cow tags.
In 2019, there were 55 tags available and 1,803 total applicants to the draw.
Controlled Deer
A controlled deer hunt allows successful applicants to harvest bucks (no antlerless deer, i.e. does and fawns) in many WMUs that do not have an open season for deer. It can also serve to lengthen the open season for certain WUMs. Unlike open deer season, a controlled deer hunt does not have specific dates for bow-only hunting, but you still can hunt controlled deer with a bow if you so desire. Check here for open deer season and controlled dear season dates by firearm preference (i.e. bow, muzzle-loader, shotgun, or rifle).
If you are not successful with a controlled deer hunt draw, then you cannot harvest a deer during a controlled hunt season in the specified WMU even if you purchase a deer licence and tag to harvest antlered or antlerless deer.
Residents VS Non-Residents
Definition of a "non-Ontario resident": a person whose primary residence is not in Ontario or has not lived in the province for at least six consecutive months of the immediately preceding 12 months. All other individuals are considered non-residents (some exceptions apply to active military and RCMP personnel who have been stationed in Ontario for at least one month with appropriate documentation).
Residents of Ontario who hold a valid Outdoors card can apply to any of the four big game draws. Before 2020, non-residents of Ontario could only apply to the moose draw. If successful, they would have hunted either with an immediate relative, a licenced tourist outfitter, or a landowner, regardless of which WMU they plan to hunt moose in. In 2020, non-residents can only acquire their moose tag through a licence tourist outfitter. Suppose a non-resident is an immediate relative of an Ontario resident who holds a moose tag. In that case, they may purchase a non-resident moose hunting licence to party hunt with their relative. The cost for the moose licence and tag is $459.86 (this will change to $470 in 2021 along with a separate fee for the moose tag [$30 for calf, $150 for cow/calf, or $200 for bull]), in addition to $35 for an export permit if planning on crossing the border with the meat from the harvest. If a non-resident plans on hunting with a gun, there is also a $25 Firearms Declaration Form (per person who brings a firearm) at the border when coming into Canada.
You will be issued a validation certificate if you hunt through a licensed moose tourist outfitter. The certification validates your moose tag to hunt with the specific operator/outfitter for a particular time and the animal's specific type, age and sex. Your validation certificate must be carried with you while you hunt. Outfitters can vary in accommodation styles, length of expedition, and prices. Depending on the outfitter, their particular set-up, and the type of tag available (bull, cow, or calf), prices can range from $1,500 CAN to well above $5,000 CAN. Just like residents of Ontario, non-residents must complete and return their mandatory tourist outfitter moose hunter report to the tourist outfitter by November.
Although non-residents cannot apply for the antlerless draw or the controlled deer hunt, they still can purchase a deer tag to hunt white-tailed deer for $225.81 and any additional deer tags for the same price. They must only hunt bucks during the legal open season of their desired WMU. If non-residents would like to bring their dog for tracking wounded deer or moose (not for attacking or killing), a dog licence must also be purchased for $14.46.


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The below is info. about the dearly departed Printing House.
Sometimes I wish these past few months (since squash court demolition day 12/15/10) had been a bad dream. April Fools Day would be a good day to wake up to PH squash life as it was before. Alas, I woke up to this email from Equinox, where I still workout until I can find a better deal nearby…..
We're proud to unveil the first phase of our transition to the existing Printing House space, opening this Wednesday, April 13. This exciting transformation includes the conversion of the ground floor into a premier fitness floor, including dedicated Group Fitness and Cycling Studios, expansive strength and cardio areas, Kids' Club, The Shop and a new Juice bar.
The next phase of our renovation includes the refresh of the pool and deck areas. We'll also be reconstructing the locker rooms, creating dedicated Yoga and Pilates studios, and adding The Spa with three treatment rooms. While the pool and deck areas will open in June, the 9th and 10th floors will remain closed until the transformation is complete in early September.
As a result, please note the locker rooms will be closed on April 13 and will reopen in early September. Please remove all belongings from the permanent and daily lockers by Sunday, April 10. We apologize for the inconvenience in advance, but feel confident you'll enjoy the results: soothing eucalyptus steam rooms, spacious new locker and grooming areas, and state-of-the-art showers.
Thank you for your continued commitment and we look forward to helping you achieve your fitness goals.
1/7/11 Printing House w/out squash….
Call me crazy and a traitor, but I'm still going to the Printing House (aka "Equinox Coming Soon") to work out. I thought I'd feel too heartsick about the courts to return, but the idea of not being able to workout, spin, etc. regularly was almost as disturbing and I wasn't ready to return to the anonymity of NYSC. Soooo, I walked back in the door and up the stairs on Monday evening, stealing myself for nausea and disgust. But Equinox ain't stupid; there was Jerry O (spelling?) with his wide familiar smile and so I kept on going – up the still slowwwww elevator to use the upstairs locker room, as everything in the downstairs back half is pretty much gutted. Sigh.
But I wasn't there to cry over spoiled squash. I got back down to the main floor and walked through the boxing room sans boxing – in fact, sans much of anything right now – to the new class room. Which is in a weird configuration; there are thirty or so brand-new spinning bikes on your left by the windows, and then past there is a ridiculously small space for classes (body conditioning, yoga, etc.). I know it's all temporary, but during the "Training System" class, on the way to get water across the room, I felt as if I was in some kooky video game called dodge the body bar. Then, because the class was shorter than usual and I saw one of my favorite spinning instructors walk in, I tried out a new bike for a 45 minute class. And that pretty much did it for me; I couldn't give up the club just yet. It's just too damn convenient to my office, and a lot of my exercise class friends are still there–braving out the renovations for similar reasons and with a wait-and-see attitude. Personally, I'm just waiting for some of my friends to build me a new squash club nearby, but that's a whole 'nother story.
I believe that both clubs' membership offers to PH members have been extended a week or so more, so if you want to try out one or both clubs, give them a call and ask. CityView. EAC.
12/15/10 Equinox banners are flying on Hudson – need I say more?
A friend sent me a photo of the courts being taken apart. Another friend responded, "it's like they've killed our children!" Maybe a slight overstatement, but if you don't have kids, that's how bad it feels. As I told a depressed friend last night, get back on the courts as soon as possible. Otherwise, we're toast. And if you're still looking for a club, remember that today is the last day to sign up for the special offer at EAC, and tomorrow is the last day for CityView. There is also an Open House at CityView Thursday (12/16) eve from 6-10. If you haven't been to CityView and are even remotely considering it, I'd highly suggest going; it's a great club.
I just found out that the Printing House men's 5.5 match vs. StreetSquash will be be played tonight/Monday starting at 7:15 at Printing House. Should be a pretty awesome match as our #1 Gustav Detter will play Jacques Swanepoel. Both are former Trinity College players and arguably the two best players in the MSRA league. I just read about Gustav "Goose" in Run to the Roar by Trinity Coach Paul Assaiante, so I am definitely not going to miss it.
We just heard from the COO of Equinox. Final/official word, as expected, is that they are demolishing the squash courts and fairly soon after December 15th. Needless to say, I am devastated….
Also, what will probably be the last Wednesday RR is happening tonight @ PH. Unless you're a regular, you probably won't get on the court, but I'm sure you're welcome to drown your sorrows with them @ Blind Tiger afterwards.
PH Saturday Squash Round Robin Moves to EAC . . .
Just received this email from Rob Endelman who ran the popular Saturday morning RR at Printing House for years. It is moving to Eastern Athletic Club in Brooklyn Heights. I am personally excited about this because I can bike there! Details below….
Great news! Starting this Saturday (December 11), the Eastern Athletic Club in Brooklyn Heights will be the new home for the Saturday squash round robin. The session will now run from 10:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
EAC has four courts and is—literally—steps from the Clark Street subway station (2 and 3 trains). Alternatively, the Court Street-Borough Hall station (4, 5, R) is only a short walk from the club.
In addition to the free round robin for the next two Saturdays, EAC is offering free membership to former Printing House members through January 31, 2011. After that, full squash membership (unlimited court time) will be $185 per month, with a $99 initiation fee.
For more information about EAC, including directions, click here.
I hope to see you this Saturday.
The rumors are flying . . . . Seems that there was a meeting with the PH staff last week and Equinox can't begin renovations on the first floor as soon as they'd hoped. Renovation plans must be altered and then approved. So while Equinox reconfigures plans and waits for approval (which could take months), we may have a reprieve. Through the new year? Early spring? I will try to find out more….
In the meantime, here's what I'd like for Christmas….
and a pint of ale at the Blind Tiger.
12/3/10 Letter in West View news about PH and squash courts….
For a better description than I can give of what Printing House Squash and Fitness Club was and why it may be losing its squash courts, see this letter in West View news. Scroll down on the page to see it…..
11/23/10 PH squash members meet with Equinox management….
While it sounds as if Equinox is still wary of taking on something they don't know, they did say that no final decisions have been made and that they would get back to the group within two weeks.
David also mentioned that Denise Dronsick, the director of new Equinox club openings, is going to be spending a lot of time at the Printing House over the next few weeks. "So if you happen to run into her, feel free to introduce yourself as one of the committed squash players she's heard all about." I'll put in a plea to show her our downtown hospitality. Heck, I'd bake her a batch of cookies and let her win a few games if I thought it would help.
The next PH "exploration" meeting is scheduled for 11/30. I can't go as I'm playing league that night, but I'll get some notes and post an update after that.
Other club offers . . .
CityView Racquet Club and Eastern Athletic Clubs have both made special membership offers to PH squash members. I received both on Monday, 11/8/2010. A second CityView Open House is scheduled for Thursday 12/16 from 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.. The EAC Open House was on Monday 11/15 from 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. I went to both; see my thoughts about them here: CityView review and here: EAC review. — And, as I type this, PHers are working hard to convince Equinox to keep the courts (but no guarantees), as well as looking into the viability of opening a new squash club (but would take tons of work/time/$$), so check back. I'll have more to report….
Thanks, Tracy for putting up all this information. The offer at Citiview is like a free trial offer until February 1st. You basically have until January 15th to use the club for free as they require a 15 day notice to cancel the membership before they charge you. I just signed up over the phone and will check it out. I'm leaning toward EAC like you since I live in Brooklyn, but I wanted to see what Citiview was like. Unfortunately I can't make either club event this week! Thanks again.
Really hope you are successful in keeping the courts. I'm moving to NYC at the end of the year (from the Uk) and had the printing house down as a must-join. If the courts go then I'll need to look elsewhere….
I had been a member of Printing House for years and just tried out the new facility. All we have is the bottom floor. The new equipment is decent but nothing spectacular. And get this, no locker rooms or showers! They have two single person bathrooms to change in. What nerve they have raising our rates under these conditions. I may go elsewhere.


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Dyan deNapoli: The Great Penguin Rescue
Dyan deNapoli is a penguin expert, a TED and Nat Geo speaker, and the award-winning author of THE GREAT PENGUIN RESCUE: 40,000 Penguins, A Devastating Oil Spill, and the Inspiring Story of the World's Largest Animal Rescue.
After working as a Penguin Aquarist at Boston's prestigious New England Aquarium for 9 years, Dyan began traveling the world as The Penguin Lady, teaching children and adults of all ages about penguin biology, behavior, and conservation. Over the last 23 years, she has captivated hundreds of thousands of audience members with stories of her various experiences with penguins, including her involvement in the largest animal rescue operation to date, and her deep passion and extensive knowledge about penguins. She donates 20% of the proceeds from her book and from every appearance to penguin rescue, research, and conservation groups.
CSEM: Léale Amie
Anne Azema (voice and hurdy-gurdy) and Shira Kammen (vielle and harp), present "Leale Amie," an exploration of the spirit and power of women through songs and poems of medieval France. They evoke archetypal symbols of the feminine as well as images of women amid the flow of their lives and loves. Passion, joy, sorrow, and humor inform these treasures – eight centuries old, yet timeless. Aristocratic pieces, including trouvere songs by Count Thibaut de Champagne (1201-53), rub shoulders with others of a popular nature, creating an intimate yet emotionally moving experience.
The Monday Evening Conversations Group meets on the second Monday of the month at 7:00 PM. All members and other interested parties are invited.
It may be of interest to know that the The Social Library, predecessor of the Salem Athenæum, was founded by a similar discussion group, called the Monday Evening Club. Edward Augustus Holyoke, Rev. Thomas Barnard, Rev. Thomas Gilchrist, Benjamin Lynde, Nathaniel Ropes and others were among the Monday Evening Club founders, who gathered to discuss current events and topics of mutual interest.
Topics for discussion are wide open, but must be amenable to good conversation. Examples include:
The long ranging effects of the Civil War
The courage to be vulnerable
European architecture
The importance/non importance of art
Why have friends
Meetings will start with something to help frame the discussion for the evening, such as a:
brief talk
reading of prose or poetry
We look forward to talking with you!
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Incessant Pipe: Contentions
Philosophy, Science, and Ideas. Come sit around a medium-large table and discuss the big stuff.
2nd Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m.
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Discussion group meets on the second Saturday of the month at 11:00 a.m.
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"If you don't know where you are, you don't know who you are."
-Wendell Berry
Place is not just where we hang our hats, or where we go for the holidays—place shapes our identity; it's a language that lives outside us. In this workshop, we'll spend the morning exploring Salem through writing prompts. We'll slow down and notice things we rush by on our way to the train. Take time to think about history and our place within it. You'll have a chance to write in parks, by the water, in a museum. Maybe we'll make up stories for the statues, or write odes to the secret lives of the people you pass on the street every day. We'll make a map of the sounds, and smells, and sights of Salem, by doing what writers do best: paying attention.
Is your mobility limited? There will be a number of writing prompts at the Salem Athenaeum for those who would like to participate in the workshop but are unable to make the walk around town.
Danielle Jones holds an MFA from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and is assistant director of the Writers House at Merrimack College. Her work has appeared in Beloit Poetry Journal, Best New Poets, Incessant Pipe, Memorious, and elsewhere. She's a recipient of a 2014 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer's Award.
Categories: General Writers
209th Annual Meeting
209th Annual Meeting of the Proprietors of the Salem Athenaeum and election of officers and new trustees. All members in good standing are welcome to attend.
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Boston Classical Trio Concert
Susanna Ogata, Guy Fishman, and Ian Watson return to Salem to present a program of German and Italian 17th-century baroque music on period instruments.
Works by German composers Buxtehude, Biber, and Schmelzer evince the allegorical and philosophical nature of virtuosity. This is juxtaposed with the fantasy and abandon of Italian works by Castello, Marini, and Corelli, as well as the very first works for cello solo by Gabrielli and Jacchini.
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