These crepe paper roses were my favorite DIY project for my daughter's ballerina birthday party. They were time consuming to be sure, but totally worth the effort. I had a lot of fun experimenting with some new materials I'd never used before like floral tape and double-sided crepe paper. The roses turned out beautiful and so realistic looking. Plus, they will keep forever!
I initially based these flowers off a tutorial from Martha Stewart and another great step-by-step tutorial I found from Green Wedding Shoes, which shows how to make a giant rose for a wedding bouquet. My tutorial below focuses on some additional tips and tricks I figured out along the way. However, be sure to check out these sources if you want some more step-by-step photos and variations on my approach.
Note: This is important! Double sided crepe paper is different than the rolls of thin crepe paper used as party streamers. It can also be hard to find! Amazon carries a few colors with this pink and light rose crepe paper being the closest.The store Castle in the Air also carries a large variety online.
1. Print out the flower template and cut out the small petal (which will form the bud) and the large petal (which will form the rest of the flower petals).
Tip: you can enlarge the flower template depending on how large you want your roses to be (200% would make for a huge rose. For my large roses, I enlarged the template roughly 150%, and for my smaller roses, I didn't enlarge the template at all). Both worked great.
Tip: you can also cut out a calyx and leaf from the template. I chose to skip that step to save on time and materials. I think the roses look just fine without them, but totally up to you!
2. Trace the templates onto a sheet of the double-sided crepe paper (you'll need 6 small petals and 15 large petals).
Tip: When you are tracing, make sure that the grain of the crepe paper runs vertically to the flower. You will see there is a clear grain (ridges) in the paper and you don't want to cut out a petal with them going horizontally along it, as it will make the forming of them difficult (read next step to see what I mean!).
3. Once you have all your small and large petals cut out, it is time to form them into a true rose petal shape. To do so, you'll want to hold each side of the petal with a hand and then gently pull out on the sides of petal while pushing in the center a bit with your thumbs to "cup" the petals. This is why it is important for the grain to be running vertically along the petal. Otherwise the petal won't stretch like you want it to.
5. Grab your floral wire and tape to start assembling the flower!
Tip: Depending on the size of your flower and thickness of your floral wire, you may want to wrap several pieces of floral wire together using the floral tape to make a stronger, thicker stem. For my large flowers, I used 2 pieces of floral wire, and for my small flowers I used just one.
Tip: Buy the floral wire that is already green (and looks like a stem!), so you don't have to cover the whole thing in green floral tape.
6. Make the rose bud by taking one of your six smaller petals wrapping it tightly around the stem, securing with floral tape. Repeat with the remaining small petals, wrapping with plenty of floral tape each time.
Another tip is to make sure you pull the petal taut around the stem and really wrap the floral tape tightly around it (multiple times). Otherwise, you'll make the mistake I did with my first rose and the petals will be slipping up and down the step vs. secured tightly in place.
It might be a messy process and take a good hour to make a rose, but I promise you won't be disappointed (and you'll get faster after your first attempt)!


This is Steephill Cove on the Isle of Wight, photographed by moonlight.
Steephill Cove is situated near Ventnor on the south of the Island and is only accessible on foot, which probably adds to its charm. It's on the Isle of Wight Coastal Path and can get quite busy in the height of summer, especially when the tide's fully in. Very picturesque though and well worth a visit.
At the top of the cliffs, above the beach, is Ventnor Botanic Gardens. The microclimate in this area allows a surprising range of Mediterranean plants to flourish. Until 2012, the Botanic Gardens were owned by the Isle of Wight Council and were free to enter. Now, unfortunately, there's an admission charge which tends to discourage many locals from visiting. But don't get us started on that topic…..!
The photo is courtesy of Visit Isle of Wight. You may like to look at their Facebook page which has loads more lovely photos.


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Tailored rations deliver success at Kenniford
Andrew Freemantle, along with his wife, Liz and young family run Kenniford Farm in Devon, a high welfare pig farm that has been operating for the past 25 years. After leaving agricultural college, Andrew worked as harvest help on a pig farm before the family purchased the current site at Kenniford in 1993. The ex-dairy farm was bought as part of an initiative to encourage new entrants to the industry.
Andrew currently runs a split site, with the commercial unit at Exton and the farrowing operation and farm shop with café on the Kenniford Farm site. With its indoor and outdoor childrens play equipment and sow and piglet viewing area, the farm is a firm favourite with local families. You can even see the sows wandering between their shed and outdoor facilities which certainly brings the operation to life.
The butchers is also on site, preparing a range of sausages, bacon and ham that is sold in the shop and café as well as to local restaurants, pubs and retailers. In addition, the butchery supplies over 200 hog roasts a year and also prepares meat for a number of catering trailers which trade at country shows and events in the area. The motivation for the diversification originally came from the poor pig price back in 2000, when it was felt that to secure the future of the business, more stable markets would be required to provide additional revenue. When you meet the bubbly and energetic Andrew Freemantle, you can see where the drive for running such a busy and multi-faceted business has come from!
Kenniford Farm is a high welfare unit where the wellbeing of the pigs is integral to the ethos of the farm. Despite the demands of managing the many interests of the business, Andrew takes the time to personally make sure the pigs are well looked after, and he even has a few favourites! We caught up with him walking through his shed of sows, patting and scratching his 'girls.' He told us "if you look after the pigs, they will look after you."
With this philosophy at the heart of the business, Andrew became increasingly aware that he wanted to have a better idea of what he was feeding his pigs, and so made the decision to give Harbro and its targeted nutritional approach a try. The Harbro Tropper (a mill and mixing machine) currently visits the farm on a weekly basis to create a series of targeted feeds designed to enhance the health and performance of the herd. With a basic composition including wheat, barley and soya, the rest of the ration is made up of minerals designed to meet the farm's health and performance objectives.
Although no cereals are grown on farm, Andrew purchases all his grain from local farms within 30-40 miles of the farm, forward buying up to 12 months in advance to secure a good price. Only the best quality raw ingredients are used, and Harbro regularly test the bought in elements to check their quality and nutritional value. The different rations are all designed with simplicity in mind, the ration is rarely changed and the Tropper guarantees consistency of formulation as well as grist. The end result is a highly digestable feed designed to maximise the available energy to the pig.
The layout of the new commercial site at Exton was designed around the mobile mixing function. A driveway adjacent to the shed is lined with raw material bins on one side and bins for finished feed on the other. The Tropper parks up in between them, sucking the raw materials in from one side and then once they're mixed, blowing the finished feed out to the bins on the other. The feed is then distributed by auger into the sheds.
The machine mixes 42 tonnes of feed in 3 hours, a much more efficient process than if they were to mix themselves, with the added benefit that storing the feed in the bins means there is no danger of contamination. At Exton there are four tailored rations mixed each week: with one for link, another for grower, and 2 finisher rations.
Andrew opted for a slatted system at Exton for its health and hygiene benefits. It is a combination of this housing structure along with rations that are designed for optimum gut health that has enabled the unit to go fully antibiotic free. Harbro pig specialist, Jonathan French has a relationship with the Freemantles that goes back generations, he is part of the fixtures and fittings at the farm, knowing all the many staff by name, as well as the intricacies of the nutritional requirements. Jonathan is supported by a technical team including Dr Kev Stickney and Dr Sian Nicholls, both experts in pig health and nutrition with a wealth of practical and academic experience. Sian frequently lectures on the importance of gut health and is in the process of publishing a white paper on the subject.
Andrew not only has the expertise of the nutritional team on hand, but they are also supported by a series of technical programmes designed to calculate and forecast performance. One such programme called Pignomics creates 'What if' scenarios that provides key intelligence allowing farmers to make crucial business decisions. This is an important tool that Jonathan has used to help advise Andrew in his plans for expansion.
The farrowing operation is run out of Kenniford Farm where the Freemantles' farm house is based. The sows, which are all Hermitage PRC Large White cross Landrace are kept on straw based housing with plenty of room to roam outside. Andrew runs a closed herd using the Hermitage BLUP system, using the best productive sows. They run a two week batch farrowing system and quite unusually wean at five weeks of age around 9kg. Switching to five week weaning has not only increased the weight of the pigs whilst producing stronger pigs, but it has also saved a significant amount of money on creep feed, therefore cutting the cost of production.
The farm currently wean 32 pigs per sow per year, a figure that Andrew puts down to good stockmanship. Grant Morrow and his wife, Jo, along with John Payne are overall Pig Farm Managers, with the couple having previously won Stockman of the Year at the National Pig Awards. Andrew tells us, "They're an invaluable part of the process and keep the busy system running smoothly."
When it comes to production, 125 pigs are sold each week to Tulip, 30 go through the farm shop and another 40 go to private butchers. With the rapid growth the business has seen over the past few years, Andrew's plans for the immediate future are to optimise the day to day running of the business to maximise return on investment, at the same time as up keeping the high levels of husbandry and welfare that he has become so well known for. It is this care and attention to detail that has helped him to win many industry awards, including Pig Farmer of the Year on more than one occasion.
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I was ordained a bishop on the Feast of the Birth of St. John the Baptist, June 24, 1986 (please note that it was the "Birth" and not the "Beheading"). It seemed particularly appropriate that the later part of Chapter 1 of John's Gospel should be proclaimed during the Eucharistic liturgy on the day of my episcopal retirement, January 4, 2017.
Take away the word, the meaning, and what is the voice? The voice without the word strikes the ear but does not build up the heart.
John saw where his salvation lay. He understood that he was a lamp, and his fear was that it might be blown out by the wind of pride.
In today's gospel we find John directing two of his disciples away from himself and towards the one whom he proclaimed as the Lamb of God. As a result John's two disciples became disciples of Jesus. Having responded to John's invitation to go towards the Lamb of God, they subsequently responded to Jesus' invitation to come and see. John was not possessive about his group of disciples. He encouraged them to go towards someone else who had more to offer them than he had.
There was only so much John could do in leading his disciples to Jesus. They had to make their own personal response to the call of Jesus to come and see. There is only so much any of us can do to lead others to the Lord. At some point, we all have to make our own personal response to the Lord's personal call to each one of us: "Come and see. They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day" (John 1:39).


The solution I came up with was using an array, but I didn't think of using XOR to calculate the score. I have been thinking if there is a way to find the winner without scoring each fan individually but no luck.
Since there is only 1 number without a pair, the array size is always odd. We can start with the middle. If the middle number is different from its neighbors, it's the number without the pair.
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Just curious if there are any plans to add the Hidden Markov Model filter to SmarterMail's spam filtering in the future? Not sure if it's already built in or not. All I saw under the spam filtering section pertained to Bayesian filtering.
Can you explain a bit more about this Jay? What are you hoping to see implemented in SmarterMail? The bayesian filtering method in place currently emulates a hidden markov model implementation, as only the end state is typically available to the product. Each message is scored against a series of tokens, and a probability of spam is then generated and applied to the message. This means that only the end result is visible (spam, or not spam) and none of the tokens are directly available to the system or end user. What information are you hoping to see leveraged in the antispam process?
Hi Kyle. The reason I asked about the HMM is because the last anti-spam product we used before handing over anti-spam duties to SM had Bayesian & HMM working together. From my understanding on both was that Bayesian is good and traps spam effectively to a point. Spammers are getting crafty at deliberately misspelling words in emails and other types of spelling errors. Bayesian itself could miss these types of crafted emails thinking it's legitimate email when it's not. The HMM fills in that the gap that Bayesian may miss. I know that regex could also trap these types of situations, but something like HMM could auto learn along with the Bayesian filtering and work hand in hand. Making SM's spam filtering even that much more efficient.
Hi Jay, thanks for filling me in on these details. I know that our Bayesian filtering functionality does in fact learn over time, but I'm not sure whether or not it can handle the scenarios you've outlined. I'll be doing some additional research on this, and will provide your comments and my findings to our development team. Thanks for the feedback Jay!


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The Science Behind Star Trek
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Museums across the nation are already bracing for the side effect of a new Star Trek release, which means more people trying to come in and figure out if what they saw in the movie is even humanly possible.
Sure, our modern smartphones collectively have more functions than a Star Trek communicator and can give us information literally at our fingertips, but going straight to the experts is generally the better option if you don't want to be the person who believes everything they read on the internet.
Already preparing for the post-Star Trek exhibit is the Columbia Memorial Space Center in Downey, CA, who will open up their Rocket Fever exhibit on August 20th to the public, but gave Al Borde exclusive access to the preview, and explaining that, yes, despite Star Trek not being wholly realistic (you didn't think there were actual Klingons around, did you?) the movies do manage to peak science geeks' interests.
The museum and memorial center is a dedicated learning center for all ages, offering a NASA simulator for up to 40 people and a robotics course. With all that in mind, it begs the question: How does a Star Trek film by the director of The Fast and the Furious get anyone excited about actual, hard science? Won't it just make them wish for a sequel introducing Captain Jean-Luc Picard as played by Vin Diesel?
Benjamin Dickow, President and Executive Director of the center, gladly supports the film's expectedly chaotic and explosive take on the franchise:
"I think Star Trek has really blown up the emotion behind science. Now that it's so permeated in culture, I think it's inspiring more people than before. The first step is just getting that elementary or junior high kid to stick with science to get into science in college."
His excitement was further palpitated as he was handed a Star Trek communicator straight from the set of the movie.
"When you talk to scientists and they talk about their influence of science fiction, what they really talk about is the emotional connection to those stories and how that sort of spun them into getting into science in the first place… But, to get in the door? You need that emotional connection that Star Trek or Star Wars–the bigger franchises–can bring."
In a culture where a rapidly growing science fiction TV shows is actually a complete satire of science fiction's oldest and tried ideas, how will Star Trek get anyone excited about science?
"In those early science fictions days," Dickow continued, "You had a time period where people were still super in awe of science and what science could do. Fast forward 125 years, where we are so used to science and scientific breakthroughs and advances all the time, I don't think that a writer writing about hard future science is as mind blowing. We've seen it already."
In a world like today where technological breakthroughs come, go, and sometimes are never heard of again, Dickow says that Star Trek is precisely the kind of Sci-Fi we need to inspire the generations of today:
"Sitting in a movie theater and being like 'Holy crap, this is so freakin' cool,' and, 'Yeah, I want to be one of these exciting people'… We now have people who are super jazzed about space travel and science because of big franchises like Star Trek."
And, for the super nerds who still debate the plausibility of hard science between the two Star franchises, Dickow says Star Trek was totally better than Star Wars.
For our full spoiler free review, check it out here.
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School district fires football coach Joe Kennedy over prayer
The Bremerton (WA) School District suspended, and later fired, Coach Kennedy over his silent, 15-second prayer. First Liberty Institute filed a lawsuit against the school district, Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. A federal district court upheld Coach Kennedy's termination. On appeal, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit concluded that, because Coach Kennedy could be seen by students and fans engaging in religious expression, the school lawfully terminated his employment and his silent prayers were not protected by the Constitution. In January 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States declined to review Coach Kennedy's case but the case has returned to the District Court to answer some of the questions raised by the Justices.
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In January 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review Kennedy's case, but four of the justices sent a clear message – there's a real problem here that needs to be fixed.
Although the Court declined to reverse the decision at this time, in a statement filed by Justice Alito and joined by Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh, the justices explained that the Court needs more information in order to resolve the matter.
The four justices also added, "the Ninth Circuit's understanding of the free speech rights of public school teachers is troubling and may justify review in the future."
Attorneys with First Liberty Institute and Kirkland & Ellis LLP are preparing to return to the district court in order to resolve the issues the Supreme Court identified.
Kennedy was head coach for the Bremerton High School junior varsity football team and an assistant coach for the varsity team. Before he even coached his first game, this Marine Corps veteran turned football coach made a commitment to God that he would give thanks after every game—win or lose—for the opportunity to be a football coach and for his players.
So after his very first football game in 2008, Coach Kennedy waited until the players cleared the field, then took a knee and silently thanked God for his players. Coach Kennedy continued doing this after every game for seven years and no students, coaches or parents ever complained about it. In fact, it was a compliment that started the problems.
The School District Bans Prayer
After receiving a compliment from a school administrator about how they were grateful for Coach Kennedy's leadership and great example for the team through his prayers, Bremerton High School responded with a demand letter to the coach threatening his fundamental right to free speech and religious exercise. The Bremerton School District superintendent sent Kennedy an official letter from the school district, telling him that he must stop praying after the games.
In response, First Liberty sent the school district a letter on October 14, 2015 explaining that teachers and administrators do not lose their private rights to express their religious beliefs upon entering the schoolhouse—or the football field.
First Liberty asked the school to make a religious accommodation that would allow Coach Kennedy to take 15 seconds after the game to take a knee and silently thank God for his team when the players were not on the field.
But the school district refused to give him even 15-seconds of silent prayer.
The school district said any perceived violations of their policy "cannot be tolerated." They ordered Coach Kennedy to stop praying after the game and then sent a letter to Coach Kennedy announcing that he was suspended and may not "participate, in any capacity, in BHS football program activities." The district suspended Coach Kennedy the day before the final varsity football game of the season and refused to renew his contract, resulting in the termination of his coaching career.
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Coach Kennedy filed a charge of religious discrimination with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) against the Bremerton School District. In response, the EEOC issued a right-to-sue letter to Coach Kennedy and First Liberty Institute filed a lawsuit against Bremerton School District.
A federal district court dismissed the lawsuit and First Liberty filed an appeal with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
The Ninth Circuit issued a ruling against Coach Kennedy. The court argued that Coach Kennedy's prayers were not protected by the Constitution because, according to the Ninth Circuit, Coach Kennedy was praying as a public employee rather than in his private, personal capacity.
Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Appeal, But Gives Hope
Attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Kirkland & Ellis LLP filed a petition for writ of certiorari with the U.S. Supreme Court asking the court to reverse the Ninth Circuit's decision. While the Supreme Court decided to not grant the appeal, four justices – Alito, Thomas, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh – expressed serious concern with the Ninth's decision. The justices state, "If this case were before us as an appeal within our mandatory jurisdiction, our clear obligation would be to vacate the decision below…."
"The Supreme Court seems to understand that banning all coaches from praying just because they can be seen is wrong and contradicts the Constitution," said Kelly Shackelford, President, CEO, and Chief Counsel for First Liberty. "We are eager to return to the District Court, answer the questions the justices raised today, and give the Court another opportunity to protect the right of every American to engage in private religious expression, including praying in public, without fear of getting fired."
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HALFTIME: U.S. Supreme Court Declines First Opportunity to Review Decision Preventing Coach from Taking a Knee
Justices explain that the Court needs more information in order to resolve the dispute over a coach's silent 15-second, post-game prayer
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that, at this time, it is not going to review the appeal in the case Kennedy v. Bremerton School District, in which attorneys for First Liberty Institute and Kirkland & Ellis LLP represent Coach Joe Kennedy. Although the Court declined to reverse the decision at this time, in a separate statement filed by Justice Alito and joined by Justices Thomas, Gorsuch, and Kavanaugh, the justices explained that the Court needs more information in order to resolve the matter. As the four justices wrote, "the Ninth Circuit's understanding of the free speech rights of public school teachers is troubling and may justify review in the future." The case continues, returning to the district court for further development.
"The Supreme Court seems to understand that banning all coaches from praying just because they can be seen is wrong and contradicts the Constitution," said Kelly Shackelford, President and CEO of First Liberty. "We are eager to return to the District Court, answer the questions the justices raised today, and give the Court another opportunity to protect the right of every American to engage in private religious expression, including praying in public, without fear of getting fired."
Kennedy, a former high school football coach, asked the Court to reverse a lower court decision that allowed a school district to fire him because fans and students could see him take a knee in silent prayer after football games. Last year, a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that a school district in Washington state could fire Coach Kennedy because he silently prayed alone for 15 to 30 seconds following football games. Coach Kennedy's case has received national attention and support from political and religious leaders including President Trump and Franklin Graham, hall of fame football coach Bobby Bowden, and former NFL players Steve Largent, and Chad Hennings.
To learn more about the case, visit CoachKennedyFacts.com.
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11/14/19 – Kennedy Motion for Summary Judgment
1/22/19 – Supreme Court Denial of Cert Statement
8/1/18 – Amicus Brief by The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Samaritan's Purse, National Association of Evangelicals, Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, Congressional Prayer Caucus Foundation, Concerned Women for America, National Legal Foundation, Pacific Justice Institute, and International Conference of EvangelicalChaplain Endorsers
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8/1/18 – Amicus Brief by Members of Congress
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8/1/18 – Amicus Brief by States of Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Sough Carolina, Texas, West Virginia, and Wisconsin
6/25/18 – Amicus Brief by Foundation for Moral Law
6/25/2018 – Petition to the United States Supreme Court
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1/25/18 – Order denying petition for en banc rehearing
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8/23/17 – Opinion of the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
11/08/16 – Amicus Brief at Ninth Circuit by Seattle High School Football Coaches Thomas and Alley
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08/09/16 – Kennedy Complaint Appendix
12/15/15 – Kennedy EEOC Complaint (Redacted)
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10/27/15 – 47 Congress Members Support Coach Kennedy
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knew it had to end sometime.
The movies have been too good. I've had more than a month of not-terrible movies, but that's not always sustainable.
Paul Walker's last completed film takes place in near-future Detroit, where the city has deteriorated so badly that martial law has been declared and the inner-city projects — dubbed the Brick Mansions — have been walled off from the rest of the city. Walker is Damien, an undercover narcotics officer who became personally involved in the fight against drug dealers in Brick Mansions ever since his father was killed in a raid. His white whale is Tremaine (RZA), the biggest kingpin in the neighborhood who also dabbles in arms deals.
When Tremaine's gang steals an armored truck carrying a potent bomb, Damien is recruited for a desperate, highly dangerous mission to disarm it before it levels the Brick Mansions area entirely. His only help is Lino (David Belle), a French-Caribbean ex-pat who has lived most of his life in Brick Mansions — and whose ex-girlfriend, Lola (Catalina Denis), was kidnapped and has been held hostage since he tried to take down Tremaine himself.
After the cursory disagreements between con and cop, the two work together, using martial arts and parkour, to get to Tremaine — and the bomb — in time. But as the countdown draws short, they begin to suspect that something larger and more sinister may be afoot.
Because Paul Walker cannot be in anything without a glut of car chases, there are plenty of those. But make no mistake: this is not an off-brand "Fast and the Furious"; if anything, "Fast and the Furious" is to street racing what "Brick Mansions" is to parkour (a sport that essentially treats a city like one big playground) and inner-city violence.
The plot was flimsy and choppy, like it forgot a subplot midway through and just shrugged it off, and the dialogue was terrible both in writing and delivery, except for Walker, whose natural-sounding and funny lines stick out like golden thumbs.
The endlessly fluctuating camera work and constant speed-ups and slow-downs got old fast, and the characters were about as three-dimensional as a sheet of looseleaf. The "twist" at the end can be seen from miles away, and much of the violence, largely against a seemingly endless hoard of underprivileged gang-bangers, felt like it was fabricated just so we could see more sweet parkour moves.
Out of curiosity, I would like to see if there's a steep increase in parkour-related injuries after this movie is released. It needs to come with a gigantic "Don't Try This At Home" banner every time Lino runs up a multi-story wall or jumps through a closed window. You wouldn't think that would be necessary, but you would also think it wouldn't be necessary for hair dryer manufacturers to slap on labels warning against using their product while in the bathtub.
And I just have to say, the outfit Tremaine's confusing enforcer, Rayzah (Ayisha Issa), wears is more absurdly impractical and uncomfortable-looking than anything I've seen outside comic books from the early 90s. It was super distracting every time she came on screen, because I couldn't help but think of how long that would take to put on in the morning. Hey, Rayzah, let me introduce you to my good friends, hoodie and sweatpants.
The one good thing I have to say about this movie, aside from Walker's oddly good performance, is that it's only 90 minutes long. It could be way worse.
One caveat to all of this criticism: "Brick Mansions" might be trying to be ridiculous. I could have missed out on the joke. I never figured out "The Fast and the Furious," either, so this might actually be quality entertainment for a certain set of viewers. It's possible that I just didn't get it.


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Parents on trial in Stuttgart after forcing their daugther to marry
A young woman has filed a lawsuit against her family that kidnapped, trafficked and married her off against her will. All because she refused to follow a traditional lifestyle.
Daria Sukharchuk NewsMavens, Central & Eastern Europe
Women walking in Turkey/ Wikimedia Commons
Why this story matters:
women's issues, gender
This story begins in 2011, when a young woman raised in Germany in a family of Turkish immigrants, refused to follow the path her parents had envisioned for her. She chose a Western lifestyle and wanted to have a boyfriend. After a family crisis led to an impasse, she fled and lived in a shelter in Stuttgart. She was 22.
Yet, her struggle was far from over. A member of the family discovered her whereabouts, kidnapped and drove the woman to Turkey, where she was forced to marry a man against her will. Eventually, she managed to escape to Germany and filed a lawsuit against her parents and uncle, who now face prison sentences.
Having read many stories of domestic abuse and sexual violence, I can only imagine what this woman has been through. Although her story seems to have a happy end, it is clear that the she has suffered repeated abuse and trauma. Doubtless she has also lost trust and close ties to her own family.
Such stories occur worldwide and hence carry an important, universal message -- that widely idealized, traditional families are often not what they seem at first glance. Especially when they favor submissiveness and brutal force over the individual freedom of women.
Details from the story:
A young woman was raised in Germany in a Turkish family. She did not share her parents' traditional views on gender roles and wanted to live according to Western values.
The conflict escalated in 2011, when she was 22. Her parents did not approve of her lifestyle and her boyfriend. She had to flee home and hide in a shelter in Stuttgart. That same year, she was married to a man in Turkey, in a ceremony that did not even require her presence.
Soon after, her uncle tricked her into meeting him, then slipped drugs into her coffee and drove her to Turkey.
1.5 years later, she managed to escape to Germany and file a lawsuit.
The woman, now aged 28, lives under police protection, while her parents and uncle are on trial, facing prison sentences.
Prozess gegen Eltern nach Zwangsheirat in der Türkei [original]
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More on: family Gender women's issues


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Tag: Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Technologies Help Bridge the Digital Divide in Mexico
June 1, 2022 June 1, 2022 News 0
Several service providers choose Hughes JUPITER System for satellite broadband services for CFE Telecomunicaciones e Internet para Todos Program
GERMANTOWN, Md. (Hughes Network Systems, LLC PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for over 50 years, today announced that its JUPITER™ System platform has been selected by Stargroup, Apconet/Aitelecom, Eutelsat and Globalsat to power satellite connectivity at more than 7,200 sites across Mexico. Additionally, Stargroup chose Ka-band capacity from the Hughes JUPITER high-throughput satellite fleet for an integrated, high-performing solution. The providers won awards under the Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE) Telecomunicaciones e Internet para Todos initiative to bridge the digital divide and independently selected the Hughes JUPITER System to connect Community Wi-Fi and internet access sites.
Gogo Business Aviation to Launch LEO Global Broadband Service
May 23, 2022 May 23, 2022 News 0
System Features Small Antenna and One AVANCE LRU to Fit on Business Aircraft of Any Size
OneWeb satellite (Credit: OneWeb)
GENEVA (Gogo Business Aviation PR) — Gogo Business Aviation (NASDAQ: GOGO) today announced it will launch the first global broadband service in business aviation to use an electronically steered antenna (ESA) on a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite network.
PSN Group Selects Hughes JUPITER System for Third Satellite Serving Indonesia
Hughes ground system to enable 100 Gbps on the Nusantara Lima satellite to help bridge the digital divide
Pictured from Hughes (standing left to right), Dean Manson, Paul Gaske, Sharyn Nerenberg, Francis Selvadoss, Ramesh Ramaswamy and Vaibhav Magow, with Hughes President and CEO Pradman Kaul (seated left) shaking hands with PSN CEO Adi Rahman Adiwoso, and, behind him, from PSN (left to right), Anggarini Surjaatmadja, Satrio Adiwicaksono and Ravi Talwar. (Image Credit: Hughes)
GERMANTOWN, Md. (Hughes Network Systems PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, today announced that PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), the oldest private telecommunication and information service provider in Indonesia, selected the Hughes JUPITER™ System to enable services on the Nusantara Lima very high-throughput satellite. Eleven JUPITER gateways will power 100 Gbps of capacity across Indonesia and nearby countries to bring internet access to people living outside the reach of terrestrial broadband.
Hughes Announces Distribution Agreement with OneWeb Technologies
April 5, 2022 April 5, 2022 News 0
Turnkey managed LEO services available now to DoD for single- and multi-transport SATCOM implementations worldwide
Pictured, left to right: Rick Lober, Vice President & General Manager, Defense & Intelligence Systems, Hughes; Tim Kopra, President, OneWeb Technologies; Ian Canning, Chief Operating Officer, OneWeb Technologies; Steve Perreault, Chief Financial Officer, OneWeb Technologies; Jeff Lessner, Vice President, Hughes; Leslie Blaker-Glass, Vice President, Hughes (Image Credit: Hughes Network Systems, LLC)
GERMANTOWN, Md. (Hughes Network Systems PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, today announced it signed a distribution agreement with OneWeb Technologies Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of OneWeb, to deliver managed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) services to the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The agreement follows the launch of the industry's first managed LEO satellite communications (SATCOM) network for the DoD, an implementation led by Hughes in the Arctic region for the U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL).
Hughes Debuts Multi-Transport Satellite-LTE Capability, Unveils Groundbreaking New Flat Panel Antenna Technology for OneWeb Service
At SATELLITE 2022, Hughes Network Systems revealed a new electronically steerable flat panel antenna engineered for OneWeb low-earth orbit connectivity services. (Credit: Hughes Network Systems)
GERMNATOWN, Md., March 22, 2022 (Hughes PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for more than 50 years, successfully demonstrated two new technologies at the SATELLITE 2022 trade show in Washington, D.C. Hughes executives showcased new technology that seamlessly integrates Geostationary (GEO) satellite and LTE transports into a single, reliable, low-latency broadband internet connection for consumers. Hughes then revealed its new technology for electronically steerable, flat-panel antennas, including a prototype for delivering OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services.
"With our hybrid JUPITER™ satellite-LTE capability and our innovative flat panel LEO antenna, Hughes is realizing a multi-transport vision for our customers and partners," said Pradman Kaul, President and CEO, Hughes. "The Hughes technology demonstrations at SATELLITE 2022 are proof positive of our continued engineering leadership on the path to an integrated, worldwide ecosystem of terrestrial and multi-orbit satellite connectivity."
Hughes Selected to Deploy Private 5G Network for DoD
GERMANTOWN, MD, March 21, 2022 (Hughes PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, today announced the award of an $18 million contract from the Department of Defense (DoD) to deploy a standalone 5G network at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Washington state. The Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) was issued through the Information Warfare Research Project (IWRP) consortium, a collaboration to engage industry and academia to develop and mature technologies in the field of information warfare that enhance Navy and Marine Corps mission effectiveness. Hughes will serve as the prime contractor connecting the base with a secure 5G network to support operations, maintenance and flight traffic management. The Hughes 5G network will utilize spectrum from DISH Wireless, the only carrier capable of providing the right combination of low band, mid band, and high band (mmWave) spectrum. This work is part of on-going DoD 5G experimentation led by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.
OneWeb and Hughes Announce Agreement to bring Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband Service to India
January 20, 2022 News 0
NEW DELHI/LONDON/GERMANTOWN, Md., 20 January 2022 (OneWeb PR) — OneWeb, the low Earth orbit satellite communications company, and Hughes Network Systems LLC ("Hughes"), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, today announced a strategic six-year Distribution Partner agreement to provide low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services across India. The arrangement between OneWeb and Hughes Communications India Private Ltd. (HCIPL), a joint venture between Hughes and Bharti Airtel Limited ("Airtel"), follows the Memorandum of Understanding signed by the companies in September 2021.
As the leading satellite broadband provider in India , HCIPL is well positioned to deliver services to enterprise and government with OneWeb capacity, especially in areas outside the reach of fibre connectivity. OneWeb will connect towns, villages, and local and regional municipalities in those hardest-to-reach areas, playing a critical role in bridging the digital divide.
Planned Comsat Constellations Now Exceed 94,000 Satellites
A wave of new applications submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week for approval for communications satellites operating in the V band has sent the number of spacecraft in large constellations soaring to nearly 100,000.
A list compiled by Parabolic Arc shows that 94,255 satellites are included in the constellations. That number includes 29,439 satellites approved by the FCC or in development in China. The FCC has applicants pending before it for another 64,816 satellites.
Hughes and SES Demonstrate First Multi-Orbit SATCOM for Remotely Piloted Aircraft
September 28, 2021 September 26, 2021 News 0
Hughes Resource Management System Seamlessly Switches Signal across SES's Geostationary and Medium Earth Orbit Satellites, Supporting Secure Connectivity for ISR, Even in Contested Environments
GERMANTOWN, Md./Luxembourg, 22 September 2021 (Hughes/SES PR) – Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) and SES today announced the successful first demonstration of a new multi-orbit satellite communications (SATCOM) capability for remotely piloted aircraft. Conducted for General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), the demonstration paired Hughes HM series software-defined modems and Resource Management System (RMS) with SES's satellites that operate in geosynchronous (GEO) and medium earth (MEO) orbits. SES's unique multi-orbit fleet, which delivers global coverage, high throughput and security, was leveraged to show how unmanned aerial vehicles, such as the GA-ASI MQ-9 series, can maintain crucial connectivity and resiliency, even in contested environments.
Hughes and OneWeb Announce Agreements for Low Earth Orbit Satellite Service in U.S. and India
Hughes and OneWeb agree to deliver LEO satellite services as part of Hughes multi-transport solution portfolio; demonstrate successful multi-orbit connectivity across GEO and LEO satellites
WASHINGTON, 9 September 2021 (OneWeb PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, and OneWeb, the low Earth orbit satellite communications company, today announced that they have signed a distribution agreement in the U.S. focused on enterprise services. In India, the parties have entered into an MOU for a strategic agreement to distribute services to large enterprises, small and medium businesses, government, telcos and ISPs in the rural and remote parts of the country.
Services will be offered by Hughes Network Systems, LLC, and Hughes Communications India Private Ltd., respectively. Hughes and OneWeb intend to work together to broaden distribution globally, with Hughes to offer OneWeb's low-latency, high-speed connectivity for markets such as enterprise, government, commercial aviation and maritime, cellular backhaul, and community Wi-Fi hotspots.
Hughes and OneWeb to Demonstrate Low Earth Orbit Service in Arctic Region for U.S. Air Force Research Lab
May 6, 2021 May 5, 2021 News 0
The OneWeb gateway in Svalbard, Norway, capable of 10,000 hand-offs per second, is one of the gateways developed by Hughes that will orchestrate handover and tracking of gigabits of data for NORTHCOM. (Credit: OneWeb/Kongsberg Satellite Services)
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2021 (Hughes/OneWeb PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, and OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, today announced their selection by the U.S. Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) to demonstrate managed LEO satellite communications (SATCOM) services to connect the Arctic region to sites around the globe. Under the agreement, Hughes will test and implement these end-to-end services on the OneWeb system between selected U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) locations, a first step in harnessing the power of LEO satellites for high-speed, low-latency broadband access in the Arctic.
OneWeb Secures $400 Million Investment from SoftBank, Hughes Network Systems
LONDON, 15 January, 2021 – OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company jointly owned by the UK Government and Bharti Global, announced today that it has secured additional funding from SoftBank Group Corp. ("SoftBank") and Hughes Network Systems LLC ("Hughes"), bringing OneWeb's total funding to $1.4 billion. The capital raised to date positions the Company to be fully funded for its first-generation satellite fleet, totaling 648 satellites, by the end of 2022.
OneWeb Selects Hughes for Ground System Development and Production Under New $250 Million Contract
Hughes to Produce Gateways and User Terminal Modules to Power Services on the Low Earth Orbit Satellite Network
GERMANTOWN, Md. (Hughes Network Systems PR) — Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), the global leader in broadband satellite networks and services, has been chosen by OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) broadband satellite communications company, to develop and manufacture essential ground system technology for the new LEO constellation. In a three-year contract valued at approximately $250 million, Hughes will produce the gateway electronics for the OneWeb system as well as the core module that will be used in every user terminal.
"Today's announcement of a continued technology partnership with OneWeb reflects our position as the trusted innovator in the industry," said Pradman Kaul, president, Hughes. "The ground system we develop will enable reliable, low latency broadband data, ideal for a wide range of customer applications."
SpaceX's Starlink Wins $885.5 Million in FCC Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Auction
December 7, 2020 News 0
Sixty Starlink satellites separate from a Falcon 9 second stage on April 22, 2020. (Credit: SpaceX website)
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has awarded SpaceX $885.5 million over 10 years to bring its Starlink satellite broadband service to remote areas across the country.
Satellite Companies Can Bid for $9 Billion in Mobile Wireless Subsidies
Satellite companies will be able to bid for up to $9 billion in subsidies over the next decade under the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) 5G Fund for Rural America if they can meet a high standard for 5G mobile wireless service.
"We believe that adopting a round-trip latency requirement of 100 milliseconds or better for all areas better achieves our goal of ensuring access to services reasonably comparable to those in urban areas," the FCC said. "One of the key benefits of 5G over other mobile technologies is reduced latency."


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Global Membranes Market
Membranes Market Size Worth USD 10.81 Billion by 2027
Increasing need to treat highly contaminated water and rising issue of water shortage in developing countries is driving the global membranes market.
Market Size – USD 5.59 Billion in 2019, Market Growth – at a CAGR of 9.1%, Market Trend – Increasing research and development activities in nanotechnology
Vancouver, B.C., January 15, 2021 - The global membranes market is likely to reach value of USD 10.81 Billion by 2027, according to a current analysis by Emergen Research. This growth of the market can be attributed to the increasing need for reclaiming water from different wastewater streams for re-use. Increasing utilization of membranes for production of potable drinking water from groundwater, surface water, and seawater sources is driving the market. Increasing research and development activities for the advancement of wastewater treatment solutions and desalination are contributing to the demand for the membrane technology. Municipalities are increasingly utilizing microfiltration and ultrafiltration for water and wastewater treatment. High efficiency and long filtration media life of the membrane technology have driven the use of the membrane technology for water and wastewater treatment. The membrane technology requires less space compared to the conventional technologies i.e., it requires a smaller footprint, which is driving its demand during the forecast period.
Municipalities lack financial resources to invest in the advanced membrane technology for use in the treatment of water and wastewater. This factor is hindering the market for membranes.
Increasing research and development activities in nanotechnology is expected to present lucrative opportunities for market players during the forecast period. Use of the advanced nanotechnology is expected to improve the efficiency of wastewater treatment plants during the forecast period.
Key Highlights of Report
In October 2019, DuPont announced that it had signed an agreement regarding acquisition of the ultrafiltration membrane business of BASF, a leading chemical company in Germany. The acquisition is expected to help DuPont widen its portfolio of separation technologies and water purification, which comprises reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, and ion exchange resins.
The reverse osmosis segment held the largest market share of 39.3% in 2019. High efficiency (up to 99.5%) of reverse osmosis in separating small particles, including bacteria and monovalent ions such as chloride and sodium ions, has increased the use of reverse osmosis in water and wastewater treatment.
The polymeric segment is anticipated to expand at the most rapid CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period. Rising need for improvement in the filtration processes has resulted in the development of advanced polymeric membranes with increased efficiency and high performance, which would boost the segment during the forecast period.
The water & wastewater treatment segment accounted for the largest share of the membranes market in 2019. The stringent standards on the discharge or reuse of water and wastewater have driven the segment.
The Asia Pacific region accounted for the largest share of the global membranes market in 2019. Rapid increase in industrialization and growth in agricultural and domestic activities are producing large amounts of wastewater, driving the demand for membranes in the region.
Key market participants include Toray Industries, DuPont, Koch Separation Solutions, Hydranautics, Pentair, Lanxess, Asahi Kasei Corporation, LG Water Solutions, Suez, and Pall Corporation
To get leading market solutions, visit the link below: https://www.emergenresearch.com/industry-report/membranes-market
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The Maghreb and Orient Courier is a monthly publication, accessible online in French, English and Arabic. Its aim is to produce a regular, accurate and critical summary of the current events in the Arab world, including multiple peripheral states.
The monthly nature of the publication guarantees quality of the analyses and also avoids any analysis being carried away by media hypes.
The Editorial Team gathers together sociologists, historians, philologists, political scientists, journalists, academics and intellectuals from more than twenty countries, specialised in political, military, economic, cultural and social current events of northern Africa and the near and middle East. As the contributors are based locally within the areas covered by the information, it allows them to be independent of deforming prisms and unbiased of inadequate keys of understanding.
Guest authors regularly contribute to the publication, shedding particular light onto major issues of the Arab world.
On the one hand, the originality of the publication consists in the privileged approach of the whole of the participants utilising a systematic approach to research. Its independence of press agencies and rejection of their practice of recycling news makes the publication stand out, as well as the rigorous on-site research preceding publication and careful verification of often unpublished and novel news within their context.
On the other hand, the editorial committee does not define any editorial line and rejects all forms of self-censorship. The Maghreb and Orient Courier encourages plurality of proposed analyses, independent of philosophical antagonisms, fractured international geopolitical lines and socio-economic cleavages commonly influencing the mediatic sphere.
The Maghreb and Orient Courier is published under the responsibility of a self-financed editorial association, autonomous of all shareholding, political formation or state institution.


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Q: Styling for ListBox, ListView and GridView Items The default colors for these controls seems to be similar to the Windows theme colors.  How do you change the hover, selected, selected hover and pressed colors (code or XAML)?  The following isn't working for the ListView:
<ListView>
    <ListViewItemPresenter
        PointerOverBackground="#99CEEA"
        SelectedPressedBackground="#72BFE9"
        SelectedBackground="#72BFE9"
        SelectedPointerOverBackground="#99CEEA"
        />

A: In your VS/Blend Designer, right click on your ListView and select

Edit Additional Templates > Edit Generated Item Container
  (ItemContainerStyle) > Edit a Copy...

In the popup window above, if you want this style to be applied to all your ListViewItem, select Apply to all otherwise just give it a name.
I'd recommend to create a new Resource dictionary for storing all ListView related styling. To do so, just hit the New... button and give the resource dictionary a name (e.g. ListViewStyles.xaml).
Finally, hit the OK button and you now have a fully generated style.
In the style's ControlTemplate, you can locate the ListViewItemPresenter control and update its colors accordingly.

A: The ListViewItemPresenter was in the wrong place in the XAML.  Change this:
<ListView>
    <ListViewItemPresenter
        PointerOverBackground="#99CEEA"
        SelectedPressedBackground="#72BFE9"
        SelectedBackground="#72BFE9"
        SelectedPointerOverBackground="#99CEEA"
        />
</ListView>

to this:
<ListView>
    <ListView.ItemContainerStyle>
        <Style TargetType="ListViewItem">
            <Setter Property="Template">
                <Setter.Value>
                    <ControlTemplate TargetType="ListViewItem">
                        <ListViewItemPresenter
                            PointerOverBackground="#99CEEA"
                            SelectedPressedBackground="#72BFE9"
                            SelectedBackground="#72BFE9"
                            SelectedPointerOverBackground="#99CEEA" />
                    </ControlTemplate>
                </Setter.Value>
            </Setter>
        </Style>
    </ListView.ItemContainerStyle>
<ListView>

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Taking his friends to the factory, he explains to them that the hair of a human being, simple to materialise, contains all the genetic information of the person. Coincidentally, he's succeeded in materialising a hair from his young friend, meaning that it's possible to fully materialise her… Without waiting any longer, he launches the program, which fails due to an error. Disappointed, Jeremy dismisses his friends to do research on the origin of the problem.
During the day, other objects break here and there, firstly glass objects, then the ceiling collapses…nobody can figure out the reason behind the destruction.
On Earth, the school's foundations begin to waver, the walls crack, and the buildings must be evacuated immediately. Ulrich heads to the factory, as does Yumi, but Odd enters the dorms to retrieve Kiwi.
According to Jeremy, XANA destroyed the school's foundations using ultrasound, inaudible to the human ear. This also explains how Kiwi anticipated each wave of attack because dogs are capable of hearing ultrasound… Having just arrived in the Forest Sector, Yumi, Ulrich and Aelita are assaulted by Krabes… Losing a number of life points, but retaliating when they can, the two warriors make their way towards the Tower.
Aelita's sacrifice saves Odd from the complete collapse of the school… Terrified, Jeremy mechanically launches the RTTP.
- Attack: Use ultrasound to reduce the school to rubble and kill anyone inside.
- Return to the past to repair the damage caused by the ultrasound, and erase the memories of Sissi, Jim, Ms Hertz, Mr Delmas, the students, Milly and Tamiya.
- Jeremy materialises one hair from Aelita.
- First time Aelita dies.
- Mr Delmas claims to have been working for 30 years as a principal.
- Only episode in which Yumi and Ulrich spar outside of a class run by Jim.
- The red halo of the activated tower disappears in two shots.
- The factory microphone disappears from Jeremy's left ear in one shot.
- The factory computer shows three green icons instead of two plus Aelita's (yellow) in one shot.
- When the factory computer shows "Ulrich vs Krabe" we can see three Krabes when there's only one.
- When the principal announces to all the students that they need to leave the buildings, we see Emilie in class with Ms Hertz and in the next shot, she's outside.
- Odd's pants are entirely the one shade of purple in 7 shots and they're entirely the darker colour when Jeremy explains how he got the idea of materialising the hair and after he says what happened to Sissi.
- The mouse pad for Jeremy's computer disappears when he explains about the bug in Aelita and when he turns the screen so Aelita can't see what he's doing with Kiwi.
- When Yumi says she hopes Jeremy finds the solution before XANA attacks again, it's Ulrich's voice we hear instead of Yumi's.
- When Jim mentions that he's been searching for Kiwi for ages, we're meant to hear Kiwi barking because of the ultrasound being used again. Instead, we hear nothing, and Jim appears to suddenly think of the dog randomly while observing the damage to the ceiling.
- The dorm hallway floor keeps changing texture from flat lino to planks of wood.
- Second time we see Sissi's diary.
Jim makes an allusion to episode 3 "Holiday in the Fog" when Kiwi woke him up in the middle of the night.
Yumi: Anyone seen Jeremy this morning?
Jeremy: Hey guys! Guess what I did last night?
Odd: Let's see now…got something to do with materialising Aelita?
Ulrich: Well tell us, did you do it or not?
Ulrich (unconvinced): Hm…you materialised…a test tube?
Jeremy: No, airhead! Look inside, will you?
Odd: A hair? You only materialised one hair?
Jeremy: Yep, that's right, Odd! To be exact, it's a hair of…Aelita's!
Jeremy: And that's that! Simple enough, right? …do you follow?
Jeremy: No, it's not simple enough, or no, you don't follow?
Odd: Uh…no means that we take your word for it!
Odd: Hey, come on you guys, if we don't materialise in a couple of minutes in the classroom, we're not gonna last a few days!
Jeremy: The only way to find out is to start over!
Odd: No, don't do that! You're only a hair's breadth away!
Yumi: Can't you ever be serious, Odd?
Ulrich: By the way, Odd, speaking of hair, your dog sheds an awful lot of it! Most of them end up on my bed too!
Odd: What's the big deal about two or three hairs?
Ulrich: Two or three?! With all the hair he sheds I could knit you another Kiwi!
Sissi: Hey, can I sit down?
Sissi: You know, I'm so crazy about dogs that I'm ready to keep my mouth shut about the one Odd's hiding in his room! That is, if you promise to be nicer to me, of course!
Ulrich: Anyway, I know what I'm in for if I get on your nerves!
Odd (to Kiwi, talking about the broken window): Did you do that?
Jim: Ulrich, clean up your bed, there's hair all over it!
Jeremy: Stop chewing my slipper!
Jeremy: Oh, sorry, Aelita! I was talking to the dog! When he's around it's hard to concentrate! (he sees Kiwi holding his boxers in his mouth) Aaah!
Jeremy: (turns the screen) Oh, nothing! Give that back to me! Give it back! That dog! He took my…my…handkerchief! (bashes head on keyboard) Oh, take him away, please!
Odd (watching Sissi behind him): I always said Sissi's head was full of plaster!
Jeremy: I'm heading for the lab! With the dog barking and the school falling apart, I can't work in my room!
Jim: The dog! I've been after him for a long time!
Ulrich: Jeremy! How many life points do I have?
Jeremy: Hold on, uh...70! No, 60!
Ulrich: Make up your mind, Jeremy, I gotta know!
Jeremy: I can't do a million things at once! Dodge the lasers and you won't have to keep count!
Ulrich: XANA's pulled out all the stops! We're not going to last long, Jeremy! Jeremy, do you read me?
Aelita: Are you ready for one last run?
Aelita: Jeremy! I'm ready for my materialisation now!
Aelita: Jeremy? Did I miss something? Why is there water on your face?
Jeremy: I'll tell you later, Aelita! This time we only missed…by a hair!


1.2 billion people across the planet do not have access to electricity. This is a huge problem. Without electricity, medicine can't be stored properly, education becomes difficult and food goes bad — amongst a myriad of issues. In countries where people don't have access to larger grids, energy companies either charge huge amounts of money that impoverished peoples cannot afford, deny groups access to the grid for selfish reasons or lack the funding for infrastructure.
And when grids are older or poorly maintained, hurricanes and other natural disasters prove to be especially devastating, leaving people, hospitals and schools without power for months.
Scores of affluent investors and philanthropists have committed to helping out in places like Puerto Rico, which was devastated by last year's hurricane season. They've donated money, resources, and in the case of Elon Musk, committed to building solar-powered microgrids for impoverished areas.
Microgrids usually involve linking solar panels on homes to a smaller, decentralized grid that is then connected to a generator, which can continue to power the village, neighborhood, or city. Oftentimes, this system produces excess energy, like in Germany or Brooklyn where it can go wasted or sold for profit. A simple microgrid is helpful, but a blockchain-backed, community-driven, shared ecosystem is a better option.
How can blockchain backup a microgrid?
One solution, KWHCoin, is tokenizing excess energy by converting each kilowatt into its KWH token. "KWHCoing adds a layer to incentivize solar deployments in Puerto Rico. More deployable solar, energy storage provides more sources for generation," said Girard Newkirk, CEO of KWHCoin, who has been tirelessly working in Puerto Rico.
Placing all KWHCoin transactions on the blockchain ensures security and creates a model where the traditional energy company is bypassed. People then have access to a grid that is totally their own, fully equipped with power generation and storage. These grids would be less susceptible to power failure and could be put back on line more easily than traditional fossil fuel powered grids. Community members are rewarded for generating renewable energy through conversion of excess power into KWH tokens, which can be traded for more energy.
The new model is gaining support and backing. With scores of partnerships developing around the world the future looks bright for blockchain-backed, renewable microgrids. To learn more about KWHCoin in Puerto Rico visit here.


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Google wants you to complete simple tasks for hard cash in its new app
If you've ever wanted to work for Google, now's your best chance. The company has a new app called Task Mate that lets you earn money by completing tasks such as taking pictures of storefronts or recording short voice clips.
At the moment, the app is live only for users in India. Plus, you'll need an invitation code to sign up and start working on these tasks — it appears there aren't many codes around yet.
[Read: Here's how to make your website more accessible]
The firm already has an app called Google Opinion Rewards that asks you questions about its own products or places you visited in exchange for Play Store credit.But this new app goes beyond merely quizzing you on your shopping habits and whereabouts — and you get paid in real money.
A sample task in Google's Task Mate app
Task Mate divides tasks into two categories: sitting tasks such as recording sentences, and field tasks such as taking photographs. You'll be paid in your local currency once reviewers approve your completed task.
There are no details on how these inputs might be used, but Google will expectedly use them to improve its search, dictation, and image recognition processes.
Two categories of tasks in Google's Task Mate app.
Once you complete your tasks, you'll have to link your account to a third-party payment partner to receive money in your bank account or mobile wallet.
If you're in India, you can download the app from here.
Published November 24, 2020 — 06:02 UTC
November 24, 2020 — 06:02 UTC


Should I Sell My Car Myself?
It's time to sell your car, and you've got all but two options. You could get someone to help sell your car for you, or you could take matters into your own hands.
Of course, it goes without saying the virtues of getting someone to help sell your car for you. On the other hand, if you choose to sell it by yourself, it could either pave the path to a strong personal mission, or to tedious times of popping painkillers. It's a long process of waiting with no guarantee of a prospective buyer, lots of paperwork, and problems waiting to happen if you're clueless on the necessary steps.
When you finally get an interested party, you'll need to arrange a meet-up. Your prospective buyer is going to want to test drive your car. Naturally, you wouldn't want your $130,000 machine in the hands of some stranger with no precautions. It's best to have an indemnity form at hand. That way, in the event that your buyer has an affinity with high speeds and lampposts, they are legally responsible for it! The buyer might also want to know where and when the car has been maintained so that they know that the vehicle is in good condition, in which case, you should have all relevant receipts from servicing and maintenance to show the buyer.
Get your indemnity form here!
After test driving and inspecting the vehicle, have them sign a sales agreement form if they are interested in buying your vehicle. That ensures that the agreement is on black and white. After that, the buyer should place a deposit on the vehicle. On the buyer's part, they should receive an receipt from you.
Get your sales agreement form here!
Before you sell your vehicle, all outstanding loans must be paid off before you can transfer the ownership to the buyer. Chances are, the buyer isn't going to pay for the car upfront in cash. In that case, the buyer will have to source for loans to pay for the car in full. On top of that, the buyer must also get his/her own motor insurance, which is needed for the transferring of ownership.
To transfer the ownership from seller to buyer, both parties must be present at the Land Transport Authority. Both parties will need to bring their ICs and proof of a valid motor insurance and Road Tax. You'll also need the M01 form filled up to submit to the LTA. There will be a transfer fee ($11) which would be calculated out by the Registrar of vehicles.
Almost there! The buyer has to pay the balance amount to the seller, which should be settled by the loan company or if possible, in full cash. You should provide a receipt back to the buyer to confirm receiving the payment.
Once that's done, it's time to hand over the vehicle. The sales agreement has the portion to confirm the handover of the vehicle. This confirms that any fines and claims are the buyer's responsibility.
That's a handful, isn't it?
Selling your car shouldn't be so much trouble, and with us, it won't be! We handle your problems so that you don't have to. Just submit your details here, and we'll liaise with our extensive network of dealers to get you the best price for your car!
After that, make an appointment with the interested buyer, and they'll handle all outstanding bank loans and troublesome paperwork. Then, they'll pay you the balance after the handover. It's as easy as that!


The Moody Blues' Days Of Future Passed will be celebrated with an expanded 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition to be released November 17 by UMe. The deluxe 2CD/DVD and digital audio edition features the album's newly restored original 1967 stereo mix, which makes its CD debut here. Due to a damaged master tape of the original mix, the album was remixed in stereo in 1972; this later mix has been used for the album's subsequent CD reissues.
Today's technology has allowed for the original stereo master to be repaired, and the new 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition pairs that original album mix with the 1972 stereo mix. The commemorative set also features nine BBC Radio session performances, as well as a DVD with a new 5.1 surround sound mix derived from the album's original 1972 Quad mix, plus previously unreleased video footage of the band performing three key Days Of Future Passed tracks at MIDEM on January 24, 1968, eight weeks after the album's release. The set also includes a poster designed by Ray Thomas. On the same date, the album's restored 1967 stereo mix will also be released on 180-gram vinyl.
Days Of Future Passed was the Moody Blues' landmark second album. It is widely considered to have formally marked the beginning of the band's psychedelic era. Featuring the London Festival Orchestra, this richly orchestrated album followed in the wake of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band and Magical Mystery Tour. The album was in itself a unique and highly original piece of work. The album includes the hits "Tuesday Afternoon" and the ever-enduring "Nights In White Satin," which established the Moody Blues as true pioneers in the development of progressive rock.
The Moody Blues' Days Of Future Passed 50th Anniversary Tour continues in January 2018. With U.S. dates on sale now. For details, visit moodybluestoday.com.
Currently nominated for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2018. The Moody Blues have been at the forefront of the UK's classic rock music scene for fifty years. They have continued to be a mainstay of concert stages, recording studios and the airwaves to the present day. During their immensely successful career, they have sold, according to the band's files, more than 70 million albums worldwide. They have also been the recipients of numerous prestigious awards.


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A Certain Grit | Megan Fisher
In this Under the Big Sky bonus, Megan Fisher talks about her pursuit of Paralympic gold in London and Rio. And how her determination, her stubbornness led her to the top of the podium.
Megan Fisher is a Paralympic gold, silver, and bronze medal cyclist from the Rio 2016 and London 2012 Games, ten-time world champion, retired member of Team USA, high altitude mountaineer, Doctor of Physical Therapy, performance coach, and motivational speaker.
Megan's road to success has not been easy. When she was just 19 years old, Meg was involved in a tragic car accident that nearly killed her- leaving her in a coma and stealing the lower half of her left leg. A lifelong athlete, Meg has discovered that "We are all capable of more than we know."
Prior to the car accident, Megan competed as a NCAA Division I tennis player. After the accident, Megan fought to overcome relatively simple challenges, like feeding herself, standing and walking. Incredibly, less than a year after the loss of her leg, Megan returned to college and finished her first triathlon.
That one race proved to her that she could overcome any obstacle and achieve her wildest dreams. Megan continues to explore her own physical boundaries. She uses these experiences to inspire and motivate as well as to raise awareness for organizations.
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