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The third day of Time of the Writer festival was an explosion of literary magic as libraries and schools across Durban featured talented writers discussing their work. Thursday morning saw various panels at Durban's Bayview Library, with school children and members of the public excited to witness the writers in their elements.
The Daily Vox spoke to Megan Ross and Sibongile Fisher, who are both young mothers telling their stories through the written word.
From L-R: Megan Ross, Sibongile Fisher, Welcome Msomi and Nomsa Mdlalose at Bayview library, Chatsworth.
What does it mean to be a writer, as well as a young mother and young woman in a world that doesn't value any of those things?
Ross: It's extremely hard. It feels as though there's a schism between my identities. One part of me is a mother but who I've always been is a writer. People always ask me about my son, but never about my work. My son's father is always asked about his work. Child care is expensive and I'm the main breadwinner in the family, so when I leave my child to write it's seen as a taboo. There's also a huge amount of guilt involved. I work all weekend and every evening, when his father takes him. It's trying to write against a status quo. Becoming a mother means you're desexed – you lose yourself and just become a mother. There's an assumption that you've got your life together and can carry the load for others. Fathers don't have to do that. Men are never considered to be too fatherly to be a writer. It's a fight to preserve a sense of identity.
Fisher: You do lose your identity and your autonomy because you become responsible for someone else. Economic difficulty means that I can't freelance and need a stable job which takes away from writing and reading time. It would be nice if the world could shift to acknowledge women's work. The system imprisons us all.
What is the importance of reading and writing for young women?
Fisher: When you're young is when you're most useful. You have the greatest capacity to learn and read. Reading opens up new worlds and makes you feel less alone. It increases the emotional intelligence and empathy of a person.
Ross: I always say society tells women to be quiet and erase their pain and their thoughts and feelings. There is so much secrecy in being a woman. Being a woman who writes is subverting that by making external what is internal. You are sharing and creating parallels between women. Reading and writing means speaking back and speaking at someone.
What advice do you have for young women who want to start writing?
Fisher: Just do it. Just stop thinking about what's happening externally and write. Black women writers are necessary in the sense that we are writing about our experiences and not allowing others to choose our topics for us. You don't need to assume a role as a heroine or a mother. You don't have to write about power or strength or freedom.
Ross: There's no formula to being a writer or woman or mother. You will face criticism everywhere and carry ghosts everywhere you go. To begin writing, something has to give and your social life is often the biggest sacrifice. Make space for writing; don't go out and take the time to write. Carry a notebook and pen — and read! Read as much as possible! It's not an insurmountable task, build a body of work. You do that by finishing what you're currently working on. Enter competitions and enter calls for anthologies.
What is it like to raise young sons as feminists?
Fisher: My boyfriend doesn't subscribe to patriarchal gender roles. He takes up the role of a father; my son will not witness that roles are for either gender with us. We will teach him to think critically about issues such as rape culture from a young age so he won't perpetuate these aspects of the patriarchy. I won't limit what he watches or reads, but I'll explain problematic things to him so he understands different perspectives.
Ross: I was genuinely scared when my son was born, because my white son is the archetypal oppressor. I wanted to grow him and influence him against that. His father teaches him gentleness and softness. We don't want defined gender roles for him. We teach him issues of consent, we never force him to hug or kiss anyone. — The Daily Vox
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Neither Swedish deep tissue/sports massage nor Tui Na are specifically energetic massage styles, especially compared to Shiatsu or Reiki, for example. However, all human contact does involve a transfer of energy. Through Tai Chi and acupressure using the points and meridians of Chinese medicine, there may be times I use the intentional movement of energy. Most of the time however, my goal is simply to harmonize and smooth the movement of energy through your body. Some are sensitive to this movement and some are not.
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Garoua-Sambé est un village du Cameroun dans la Commune de Batouri situé dans la Région de l'Est et dans le département de la Kadey.

Climat
Il y a un climat équatorial chaud et humide de type guinéen classique avec  deux saisons de pluies et de deux saisons sèches.

Population
Les 1061 habitants sont répartis entre 492 hommes et 569 femmes. Dans cette zone, on retrouve les groupes ethniques Kako, Gbaya, Yanguelé, Foulbés, Bororos en grand nombre.

Économie
L'agriculture représente 51% de l'activité pratiquée dans le village. Les principales cultures pratiquées par les populations sont : le manioc, l'igname, l'arachide, le maïs, la patate, la banane douce.

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The Iron Maidens on Meeting Iron Maiden and Feeling Like "Mock Stars"
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Ben Wiese | October 26, 2018 | 6:55am
The Iron Maidens are coming to Herman's Hideaway this weekend to rock.
The Iron Maidens are a legendary all-women Los Angeles-based Iron Maiden tribute band. Comprising singer Kirsten Rosenberg as "Bruce Chickinson," singer and guitarist Courtney Cox as "Adriana Smith," Nikki Stringfield as "Davina Murray," bassist and backing singer Wanda Ortiz as "Steph Harris" and drummer Linda McDonald as "Nikki McBurrain," the world's first all-female tribute to the U.K. metal band is a no-holds-barred foray into the pageantry of true fandom.
Ahead of their performance at Wolfgang's Seventh Annual Halloween Bash at Herman's Hideaway, the Iron Maidens spoke to Westword about falling in love with the music of Iron Maiden, learning that the real Iron Maiden respects their work, advice for people wanting to start a tribute band, and feeling like "mock stars."
Westword: What drew you to Iron Maiden's music in the first place? Why were they so important to you?
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Rosenberg: Like the other millions of Iron Maiden fans around the globe, when I first heard them, I was immediately gripped by their sound — the way they craft songs, the galloping bass, guitar harmonies, soaring vocals. They were and are important to me as a fan. I never tire of listening to Maiden! I also have enormous respect for their integrity as a band, which has enabled them to be bigger than ever today with little to no airplay.
McDonald: I was drawn to Maiden's music because of the energy and musicianship I heard.Soaring leads, seriously great vocals and melodies galore, killer bass lines and drumming that made me percolate and want to jump out of my seat! I was suspended from school for a few days long ago and had nothing but time to listen to records during those days, and I discovered Maiden Japan in my brother's record collection and gave it a spin.
I could not believe the power in that live recording, and I absolutely KNEW I wanted to play the drums at that moment, and I wanted to play with the same kind of energy I heard from Clive Burr.
Fast-forward many years later to Mexico City, where Steve Harris was at our show and he complimented me for my drumming and energy. It meant the world to me! Maiden's music really changed my life and molded me for my music standards in the future.
Cox: I was very late in discovering Iron Maiden, around the age of fifteen. I was into other bands like Judas Priest, Metallica, Pantera, King Diamond and numerous other metal/thrash bands before I added Iron Maiden to my musical rotation. The harmonies and Adrian Smith's guitar tone was what drew me in initially, and after listening through album after album, I was hooked.
For a musician, they definitely are a gateway into the world of great composition and finding one's own sound. As a musician, there is no greater challenge than writing a good song that stands the test of time. I may currently play their songs as the Iron Maidens are a tribute, but Maiden has definitely helped me with my own original writing aside from the band.
Stringfield: I grew up listening to Maiden through my parents. My dad played a few of their songs — I believe "Flight of Icarus" was one of them — in his band, so I'd hear it a lot. I've just always loved the music; they've been a huge influence on my playing with the dueling guitars and tons of harmonies.
Ortiz: When I was a school kid, a friend lent me an Iron Maiden recording because he thought it would cheer me up (it did). At the time, I didn't have many chances to play music with fun bass parts, so it was great listening to something like that and thinking, "There's hope!"
As a bassist, I've always been drawn to music with fun and interesting bass lines, so naturally, I loved and was influenced by bands like Iron Maiden, Rush and Yes.
Has Iron Maiden acknowledged your existence? What's it like to interact with other Iron Maiden tribute bands?
Ortiz: We've all met a few or all of the members of Iron Maiden before, so they know about us. They seem supportive of the tribute scene, because we got a write-up in one of their fan club magazines, along with a few other Maiden tribute acts. We've also been mentioned in an interview or two by a couple of the guys.
Obviously, we're also very supportive of the tribute scene since we're part of it, and we have friendly relations with other Iron Maiden tribute acts. It's fun interacting with others who share a common interest, and sometimes you can learn an easier way to do something or get new ideas from another person who does the same thing you do.
Cox: That is one cool thing about what we do — that the actual Maiden are well aware of our existence. The last time I checked, they approved, which is pretty amazing. I look forward to running into some of the guys from time to time because, you know, the last thing either side wants to talk about is Maiden [laughs].
As for the tribute scene, we are all supportive of each other. One giant trooper family!
McDonald: Yes, oh, my God! As for other Iron Maiden tribute bands, we all know each other and support what each other are doing because, after all, we are all just preaching and spreading the word of the magic that is Iron Maiden!
Stringfield: They know we're just huge fans who love playing their music. It's awesome to see so many people out there who love Maiden like we do.
Rosenberg: There is a camaraderie with other tribute bands.
What is the most Iron Maiden-like you've ever felt? Did something happen before, during or after a show that made you feel like a global rock star?
Stringfield: Honestly, we're just musicians who love to play Maiden. I don't think we feel like global rock stars because of that...maybe more like "mock stars" [laughs]. The fans are amazing and treat us awesome, but we never forget we're just paying tribute to Maiden.
Ortiz: We were the first all-female metal band to play in Venezuela at a rock festival in front of 40,000 people. That was pretty awesome.
Rosenberg: For me, there are more moments that remind me of the movie This Is Spinal Tap than make me feel like a global rock star [laughs]. Actually, I am still always amazed at the reception we receive around the world and how passionate people are towards our band. Of course, that speaks to the passion of Iron Maiden's fan base.
Cox: Being escorted out of a building right after a show is a definite Maiden feeling. It doesn't happen often, but it's exciting when it does, because you know sleep is shortly to follow!
Also, being recognized at your local grocery store when you're dressed in your pajamas and wearing makeup from two nights ago while checking out the frozen pizza section is pretty sweet, too. Post office, doctors appointments, wax appointments, restrooms... you know you made it then!
Humor aside, running into people all around the world who have attended one of your shows is gratifying.
McDonald: Sometimes people will ask us to sign some vintage Maiden tour shirts or custom killer leather jackets! I hate to sign those because we're not Iron Maiden [laughs]. But we are flattered.
How did your band come together?
McDonald: My original band, Phantom Blue, was looking for a bass player and were invited to come see an Iron Maiden tribute with a female vocalist and bass player. Well...Steve Harris bass parts are awesome, so we figured we'd go see the band out to take in some Maiden and scope out the bass player at the same time.
So off we went with my guitarist, Josephine, to go check it out. It turned out the Maiden tribute was seeking female players to turn the project to an all-female lineup, and they just needed a drummer and guitarist for Adrian Smith parts!
In a turn of events, my guitarist and I were recruited to complete the lineup and the Iron Maidens was born! This band was the brainchild of Jenny Warren, and I tip my hat of gratitude to her to this day, seventeen years later!
Cox: I joined the band in 2009. They were already a force to reckoned with by then. Out of all the lineups throughout the years, I'm confident in saying this is the strongest lineup the band has ever had in my honest opinion.
Through all the rough times, good times and everything in between, it is victory that we have pulled through and kept this journey going strong.
Stringfield: I wasn't here for the beginning...I started filling in during 2012 and eventually became a full-time member.
What is the Wolfpack's Seventh Annual Halloween Bash at Herman's Hideaway in Denver going to be like? Have you played it before?
McDonald: Based on past years of playing Wolfpack's Annual Halloween Bashes, I can only imagine it will be cuckoo crazy as always! Nothing but a good time.
Those guys always make it an outstanding, must-attend, do-not-miss event! We love those guys, and we love Denver.
Cox: It's Halloween time: Expect anything and everything!
Ortiz: I've never played there before, but I know the Wolfpack family, and they are Halloween freaks! I am sure there will be many surprises and lots of fun.
Rosenberg: The Halloween Bashes are always loads of fun, a wild and crazy crowd dressed in some killer costumes, and the lineup of bands is always strong. I'm especially excited for Asylum 9!
Stringfield: I hear there's supposed to be a costume contest, raffles, giveaways and lots of killer music. We've played a lot of Wolfpack's Halloween Bashes, but this will be our first time at Herman's Hideaway.
Is there anything in particular about your visit to Denver that you're excited about?
Rosenberg: I went to CSU, so I'm always happy to come back to Colorado for a visit, see longtime friends and just enjoy the gorgeous Rockies!
Stringfield: We always have a great time in Denver, and I look forward to coming back every year!
McDonald: We have lots of friends and have made lots of friends there. I also have family there that I'm blessed to see whenever we go to Colorado, so that is a big plus.
But really, Denver has always been so welcoming to us and a great room of energy for us every time we play there. We can't wait!
Cox: I'm looking forward to the weather, as California has no seasons. Colorado has always had a place in my heart for favorite places to visit.
Ortiz: Seeing old friends and making new ones is a nice perk when traveling with a band.
What's your favorite part about performing Iron Maiden songs?
McDonald: Aside from getting to play completely amazing music, I love the joy it brings to people! I love hearing people say it brought them good memories. One of the most memorable things was being thanked by a soldier for letting him forget he was in a war zone for just an hour of his day when we were performing for our troops in Iraq during the Fourth of July time period years ago. Music is so powerful.
Rosenberg: Besides being super-fun to sing, I absolutely love to look out in the crowd and see people's faces —practically in religious ecstasy — because they just love Iron Maiden so much! And it's a great feeling to be a part of that joy.
Cox: You lose yourself in the music. You become a kid again over and over. For those ninety minutes on stage every night, where some may view it as a job, you find it the best times of your life.
Stringfield: I just love being able to play on stage and see people enjoying some of their favorite songs.
Ortiz: I enjoy the "playing the music" part most.
What would you tell anyone out there considering starting a cover/tribute band?
Stringfield: Hmm...I wasn't here for the start of this band, and I came in well after it was established, so I'll leave that to someone else. Just know that you have to really love the music, because you'll be playing it a lot, and it shows if you're passionate about it.
Ortiz: I would encourage them and let them know it's a lot of fun, but probably more work than they are expecting.
Rosenberg: If it's fun for you, do it!
Cox: Have fun and don't take your role too seriously. Things don't happen overnight; hard work is the key to any success. If you need a guitarist, my number is...652-751 — ha ha ha!
McDonald: Just enjoy the moment and have fun! It's not your own music, but you should still take any project seriously and just have fun. Be professional, regardless.
The Iron Maidens is a freak-of-nature project that got very lucky with the longevity and opportunities we've had, and we remain grateful for it every single day. We truly never expected such a great run so far!
Would you ever consider being in a different tribute band?
Cox: My life is playing music and performing live. I will play in any project that brings my heart peace and happiness.
McDonald: I'm always down for playing with other bands, but I don't think I would actively go out and start another full-time tribute band from scratch, but I'm game for anything awesome.
Rosenberg: Nope, unless Barbra Streisand, perhaps....
Stringfield: Probably not. I'm working on original music right now and have different projects going on. One tribute band is enough for me.
Ortiz: Maybe, but right now, I'm about as busy as I would like to be, and I enjoy the free time I have.
Wolfgang's Seventh Annual Halloween Bash, with the Iron Maidens, Saturday, October 27, Herman's Hideaway, 1578 South Broadway.
Ben Wiese is a writer in Denver. He covers music for Westword.
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Thanks for the info genesis.
I'm still working on changes to the Status effects. A lot were not correctly showing duration since you guys modified some of the look up tables that i have been using to add things such as "Mana Shield" status and a few others.
Most of it is good now.
Still working on a couple of awkward skills such as "Staff Channeling" which is using some new fields in the STB that I am not yet even reading into the database so that is going to be a bit larger as jobs go. Need to modify my DB structures to add the new fields and then add some code to my PHP modules.
I will modify the formats you mentioned when I have the time.
Stupid question, how do I get on the Rose Online compendium website? Every time I go to the site I see the page with the beach scene and all the characters standing around but nothing else. I've clicked on every inch of the page and it doesn't show me any lists or guides or content....nothing. Why can't I see the actual content? I'm sure it's probably something simple that's gonna make me feel silly just for asking. Help?
No, the site has ran into a problem, and it was under 'maintenance' mode for the last few years. AKA, it hasn't actually been updated or even looked at by the host. The fact it's down now, means it most likely won't ever be up again.


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Luke Bryan Shares Holiday Message With Fans: 'Make the Most out of This Thanksgiving'
By Hannah Barnes - November 26, 2020 04:21 pm EST
Luke Bryan knows that Thanksgiving celebrations aren't quite the same this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Still, the country star encouraged his fans to make the most of the holiday in a new Instagram post on Thursday. Sharing a video of himself sitting in a chair on the banks in Georgia, Bryan began by noting, "what a crazy year we've had."
"2020 has just been really challenging, certainly, for everybody involved. Just letting you guys know to have a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Hope you're with you're family, and I hope you could just make the most out of this Thanksgiving." He also got in a mention for his beer, Two Lane American Golden Lager, concluding, "When I'm down here on the Flint River, I kind of make the most out of it with a Two Lane. We love y'all. Happy Thanksgiving." He captioned the video with a simple "Happy Thanksgiving!"
A post shared by Luke Bryan Official (@lukebryan)
Bryan recently opened up about how this year has impacted his family while speaking to ABC News for the recent Country Strong 2020: Countdown to the CMA Awards special, sharing that being able to spend so much time with his wife and kids has been a "pretty special" thing during a turbulent time.
"I think these times have made everybody truly reflect on what's truly important, so I think we'll all come out of this understanding," he said, recalling a recent conversation with a friend that he said, "helped him spiritually and emotionally." "It's certainly been a lot to learn," Bryan added, "but I think we'll come out the other end of it."
The "Down to One" singer also joked that his wife, Caroline, might not have been as happy to have him at home for such a long stretch. "There was a time there I was literally getting into bed at 8:15 every night, watching a couple of shows together, and I'd never had that really ever in our marriage," Bryan reflected. "So it was trying at times, but it was fun. I'm pretty sure I was disrupting her flow around the house. So she's probably excited for me to get back on the road a little bit."
The American Idol judge added that he and his family were able to put in a garden on their farm, among other activities including planting Bryan's extra-large corn patch, and they celebrated his birthday with a bucket-list trip to some "really, really amazing Western fishing streams." "I'd always envisioned maybe taking a year off from touring, so, hey, why not 2020?" he said. "That was the year."
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Q: Is there a way i can write css attributes targeted specifically for IE8,7,6 in a CSS file I want to uses some css attibutes only for IE 6,7,8 in a css file. is it possible?
Is it possible to target specific version of IE  for each attribute.
somthing like this:
.mystyle {
   top:5px
   top:-30px //only if ie6
   top:-5px  //only if ie8
}

i know about <![If lt IE7]> tags but, i dont want to create one more css file.

A: This script is tiny, and filled with awesome:  http://rafael.adm.br/css_browser_selector/
It will put classes on the HTML element that correspond to the user's browser.  That will let you do things like this:
.ie7 .mystyle { top:5px;}
.ie8 .mystyle { top:-30px;}

I wouldn't create a new external javascript file just for this script.  Its so small that I usually just add it to the top of my existing external javascript file.

A: there are a number of hacks you can use in your stylesheets themselves but this is generally considered bad practise. Here is an example
Why don't you want to use multiple stylesheets?
inspired by Stephen's post you could do this (stolen from html5 boilerplate by paul irish):
<!--[if lt IE 7 ]> <html lang="en" class="ie6"> <![endif]-->
<!--[if IE 7 ]>    <html lang="en" class="ie7"> <![endif]-->
<!--[if IE 8 ]>    <html lang="en" class="ie8"> <![endif]-->
<!--[if IE 9 ]>    <html lang="en" class="ie9"> <![endif]-->
<!--[if (gt IE 9)|!(IE)]><!--> <html lang="en"> <!--<![endif]-->

Final edit
should explain. If you add this to the html you will conditionally set an IE overriding class. The final line renders no class if browser is greater than IE9 (none) or not IE

A: You can use IE hacks, which will achieve what you're looking for. However, it's not advised to do that; long term maintenance will become difficult.
The conditional comments solution is the easiest and cleanest solution, and it's supported by MS. You should use them.

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The five most popular CNN.com stories during the last 24 hours, according to Newspulse:
Van der Sloot 'emotionally immature,' psych report says: Joran van der Sloot, suspected of killing a Peruvian woman late last month, has a low tolerance for frustration and "doesn't value the female role," according to excerpts from a psychological investigation report given to a judge by prosecutors Monday.
Gymnast, 15, missing after ride with brother's friend: Police have spent the past 10 months retracing a Wisconsin girl's movements on the night of August 11.
Police chief's son suspected in shootout: A man suspected of killing a police officer and another person Sunday night at a suburban Dallas, Texas, apartment complex was the son of the Dallas police chief, authorities said Monday.
Can condom with 'teeth' fight rape?: A South African doctor is distributing female condoms designed to hurt rapists.
How to get TV through the internet: Jonathan Strickland cut ties with his cable company a year ago, yet he continues to watch all his favorite TV shows. He has saved nearly $700 over the last year and, most importantly, he tasted the thrill of telling his cable provider to shove it.
Filed under: Most Popular
1,000 missing in flooding in northeastern Brazil
More than 1,000 people are missing in Brazil's northeastern state of Alagoas due to flooding, Alagoas civil defense officials said.
Filed under: Brazil • World Update
Security Brief: Mexican drug gangs threaten Arizona cops
In the first public incident of its kind, cartels are making direct death threats to U.S. law enforcement officials in Nogales, Arizona, the police chief there told CNN Monday.
Speculation about death threats by cartels towards U.S. law enforcement has been widespread for some time, but this is the first time U.S. officials along the border confirmed a case.
Post by: CNN's Nick Valencia
Filed under: Security Brief
Security Brief: Military base incidents trigger concern
The lockdown Monday morning of a Naval Air Engineering Station in Lakehurst, New Jersey, is the latest in a number of security incidents at the gates of U.S. military bases across the country.
While the incidents have been close together, the FBI, local police and the U.S. Army's Criminal Investigative Command (CID), have found no connection and no link to terrorism.
Post by: CNN Pentagon Producer Larry Shaughnessy
Executives' wrecked plane found; no survivors
Wreckage of a plane carrying Australian mining executives and missing since the weekend was found Monday in the Republic of Congo, near the Gabonese border, Australian mining company Sundance Resources said. No survivors were found, company officials said.
The plane was reported missing after it took off from the Cameroon capital of Yaonde on Saturday. It was en route to Yangadou in the Republic of the Congo.
Most of the nine passengers on the chartered flight were employees of Sundance Resources. The group was visiting Sundance's iron ore project in Cameroon and Congo, the company said.
Filed under: Africa • Australia • World
Shahzad pleads guilty to Times Square charges
Faisal Shahzad, a suspect in the May 1 failed Times Square bombing attempt,
entered pleas of guilty Monday in federal court, an administration official
told CNN.
An administration official said a plea deal was negotiated beforehand, and
Shahzad entered guilty pleas to each of the 10 counts against him. This source, a White House legal source, said President Obama was made aware of the negotiations.
Read the full CNN.com story
Filed under: New York • Times Square • Times Square Car Bomb
High court allows trial on drug safety to proceed
A lawsuit brought by a breast cancer patient against a major drug company will go forward after the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the dispute.
The justices without comment Monday turned aside an appeal from Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, maker of drugs for hormone replacement therapy.
Post by: CNN Supreme Court Producer Bill Mears
Filed under: Supreme Court
2 U.S. soldiers killed in attack in Afghanistan
Two U.S. soldiers were killed and four other soldiers were wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated Monday in eastern Afghanistan, NATO-led forces said.
Filed under: Afghanistan
Day 63: Latest developments on the Gulf oil disaster
[Updated at 10:11 p.m.] Here are the latest developments on the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, which unfolded after an explosion aboard the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon on April 20:
- About 8,410 barrels of oil (353,220 gallons) were collected from midnight to noon Monday, according to BP. Another 5,015 barrels of oil (210,630 gallons) and 25.3 million cubic feet of natural gas were flared.
CLEANUP AND RECOVERY EFFORTS
- Government estimates say up to 2.5 million gallons of oil could be flowing into the Gulf daily.
- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has expanded fishing closures in the Gulf of Mexico. The closed area now represents 86,985 square miles - approximately 36 percent of the Gulf's federal waters.
Filed under: BP • Gulf Coast Oil Spill • Gulf Coast Oil Spill economics • Gulf Coast Oil Spill environment • Gulf Coast Oil Spill politics
N.J. naval station lockdown lifted
[Updated at 12:32 p.m. ET] A lockdown at the Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst in New Jersey has been lifted, a spokesman said Monday morning.
No reason was given for the lockdown, which went into effect at 9:15 a.m. It was lifted shortly before noon.
The lockdown did not affect the Dix and McGuire sections of the joint base, Senior Airman David Carbajal said.
3 U.N. peacekeepers killed in Darfur
Three U.N. peacekeepers were killed and another was seriously wounded in a shootout Monday with unknown attackers in the West Darfur region of Sudan, the African Union-United Nations Mission in Darfur said.
Filed under: Sudan • World
Jindal's office supports removal of drilling moratorium
The office of Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal filed a friend of the court brief in federal court Monday supporting the removal of President Barack Obama's six-month deepwater drilling moratorium.
A federal judge is scheduled to hear arguments Monday from companies seeking an end to the moratorium. The ban, instituted by the government last month, halts all drilling in more than 500 feet of water and prevents new permits from being issued.
Filed under: Barack Obama • Gulf Coast Oil Spill • Gulf Coast Oil Spill politics
Federer survives match he 'should have lost'
Roger Federer was frustrated early on in his match against Alejandro Falla.
Roger Federer, the top-seeded, defending Wimbledon champion won his first round match after struggling early against 60th-ranked Alejandro Falla on Monday.
"I got very lucky out there today. I've lost many matches this year," Federer said after the match. 'This is one that I should have lost, that I made it through."
Asked whether he was down, or playing injured, Federer responded: "I'm perfect."
Filed under: Sports
High Court upholds terror law after free speech challenge
A divided Supreme Court has ruled the government's power to criminalize "material support" of a terrorist organization is constitutionally permissible.
The 6-3 ruling preserves a key provision of the 2001 Patriot Act, amid claims it threatens the free-speech rights of Americans who would assist non-violent activities of certain militant and terror groups.
At issue was whether the federal law allows prosecution of those with knowledge of "any service, training, expert advice or assistance" to a foreign terrorist organization, as designated by the U.S. government.
Filed under: Supreme Court • Terrorism
Wildfire near Flagstaff, Arizona, covers 5,000 acres
[Updated at 9:41 a.m.] Government fire spokesman Eric Neitzel told CNN affiliate KPHO that overnight higher humidity and lower temperatures allowed firefighters to "make some good progress on the line" and protect structures.
KTVK's website www.azfamily.com says authorities shut down part of Highway 89 Sunday because of visibility issues caused by the fire, as the Schultz Fire was producing a huge plume of smoke that could be seen for miles. But by Monday morning, Neitzel told KPHO the cooperative overnight weather, including calmer winds, were making the smoke "[lay] down...so you don't see the big tower of smoke."
[Posted at 7:45 a.m.] A wildfire raging near Flagstaff, Arizona, has grown to more than 5,000 acres, shutting down part of U.S. Route 89, and it is wholly uncontained, according to the Coconino County website.
Filed under: U.S.
On the Radar: Gulf oil, van der Sloot, Mexico violence
Gulf oil disaster - A federal judge will hear arguments Monday from companies seeking an end to a temporary moratorium on deepwater drilling, while oil continues gushing into the Gulf of Mexico from a ruptured undersea well. The six-month ban, instituted by the government last month, halts all drilling in more than 500 feet of water and prevents new permits from being issued. But a company that provides boats and equipment to the offshore drilling industry said in a lawsuit the government has no evidence that existing operations pose a threat to the Gulf.
Filed under: Gulf Coast Oil Spill • Gulf Coast Oil Spill environment • Gulf Coast Oil Spill politics • Joran van der Sloot • Justice • Mexico • On the Radar • Peru
New Orleans mayor says 'no quick fix' for oil disaster
"The catastrophic nature" of the oil disaster, "I still believe, is not fully known to us," New Orleans, Louisiana, Mayor Mitch Landrieu told CNN Monday. "It's really huge."
As far as the federal response, "it's never good enough. It's never fast enough," he said, adding he thinks the federal government turned a corner last week as far as getting people on the ground.
"There is no quick fix here," Landrieu said, "and I think people need to kind of get focused on that fact." He said he does not believe the underwater oil gusher will be stopped until a relief well under construction is complete in August.
Filed under: Gulf Coast Oil Spill • Gulf Coast Oil Spill economics • Gulf Coast Oil Spill environment • Gulf Coast Oil Spill politics
Monday's intriguing people
Alan A. Allen
One of the country's most experienced oil spill experts told CNN that he believes very strongly that BP is doing everything it can to clean up the disaster in the Gulf.
Allen said he was contacted by BP on day three of the oil disaster and is now under contract to the oil company.
He said there are three proven methods of cleanup: dispersants, skimming and burning. Allen said BP is doing all three of these things in "unprecedented" measure.
Allen's company is called Spiltec, and according to his website biography, he has more than 38 years of experience as a technical adviser and field supervisor involving hundreds of oil spills around the world. He has developed strategies and equipment for the prevention, surveillance and control of oil spills and has conducted hundreds of oil-spill training courses under all kinds of weather conditions.
Post by: CNN Managing Editor Jay Kernis
Filed under: Most Intriguing People
Monday's live video events
Here's a look at what CNN.com plans to stream live today. Watch: http://www.CNN.com/live
9:30 a.m. – Wartime contractors hearing – The role and oversight of more than 40,000 private security contractors supporting U.S. operations in Asia will be examined and debated at a hearing on Capitol Hill.
10:00 a.m. – Gates welcomes Ehud Barak – Secretary of Defense Robert Gates hosts an honor cordon to welcome Israel's Minister of Defense Ehud Barak to the Pentagon today.
Filed under: On CNN.com today
Crisis-stricken French squad resumes training
France's crisis-stricken World Cup squad resumed training on Monday a day after the players went on strike in protest over striker's Nicolas Anelka's expulsion following an alleged row with coach Raymond Domenech.
French sports minister Roselyne Bachelot is due to hold talks with Domenech and his players on Monday and said the nation felt "great indignation" over the collapse of the team's World Cup challenge into infighting and allegations of treachery, according to Agence-France Presse.


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The results are in for our Microsoft Store vs. Steam poll, and they're surprising
By Robert Carnevale
Lots of people had thoughts on whether to go with the Microsoft Store or Steam.
Microsoft Store (Image credit: Windows Central)
On Saturday, May 1, Windows Central put up a poll asking for PC gaming shopping preferences.
The choices were the Microsoft Store, Steam, or either, depending on the situation.
The Microsoft Store won by a narrow margin.
Over the weekend, Windows Central hosted a poll asking readers about their thoughts on the Microsoft Store versus Steam topic. It's a trending bit of news lately because Microsoft recently announced it'll be reducing its net sales revenue percentage to 12% for PC game sales on the Microsoft Store, leaving developers with 88%. Meanwhile, Steam continues to take 30%, which raised the question: Will the Microsoft Store or Steam be your go-to PC game store?
As of this post, the poll has netted the following results:
"I will buy from the Microsoft Store" received 37.26% of the votes (411 votes total)
"I will buy from Steam" received 35.27% of the votes (389 votes total)
"I will buy from either store; developer revenue cut doesn't matter to me" received 27.47% of the votes (303 votes total)
So, there you have it. The Microsoft Store won, if only by a very narrow margin. It's a somewhat surprising result, even for a site named Windows Central, given just how dominant Steam is in the PC gaming sphere. The fact that Steam didn't absolutely crush the competition is a bit shocking and potentially a good sign for game developers, who can now rest assured that there is a big audience who may help them make more money via sales revenue on the Microsoft Store.
The comments on the poll post gave great insight as to how people made their voting choices. Many people pointed out that they go with the Microsoft Store simply because of its ties to Xbox Game Pass, which is one of the best values in gaming, while others mentioned the Microsoft Store as their preferred storefront because of Steam's DRM implementation methods. And lots of folks mentioned Steam as their favorite simply because of how much it has to offer consumers in terms of features and benefits, even if it gives less money to developers.
Overall, fascinating results! Keep checking Windows Central for future polls and surveys since we dig hearing opinions of all kinds and are sure to conduct more of these discussion pieces soon.
Robert Carnevale
Robert Carnevale is the News Editor for Windows Central. He's a big fan of Kinect (it lives on in his heart), Sonic the Hedgehog, and the legendary intersection of those two titans, Sonic Free Riders. He is the author of Cold War 2395. Have a useful tip? Send it to robert.carnevale@futurenet.com.
Its not surprising at all, like the Poll of how happy Windows Phone 8 users were of MS marketing presentation. You got a click, but its not really of any value excluding entertainment value. A more interesting article, would be someone analyzing the articles this site's lack of ability to predict future consumer trends. The polls are a form of living in a bubble, imo. The masses will most likely not ditch Steam for anyone let alone Microsoft, just like iOS users were never going to ditch Apple for Microsoft products. It really is that simple. You guys should be more realistic in your articles, or it just becomes like a tech version of the Onion. (Just my two cents) Maybe an article as too why this site hasn't done enough to protect consumers in regards to all this abandonment. Self reflecting is always a good thing, its okay to be wrong... we all are from time to time. But you never get better unless you decide you have had enough. The poll is evidence that this site is in a bubble and will most likely continue to be wrong with consumer trends, imo.
Or perhaps instead of spending so much time in this "bubble" as you call it, your time would be better spent elsewhere, like Android Central or another site that doesn't pertain so much to Microsoft? Because clearly you have some sort of a personal bias against them. There have been so many comments from you with an anti-Microsoft tone. Now, it's okay to have an opinion of course, but when you start taking your option as fact, which you clearly do in every instance in which you comment, that's where there's a clear problem. So maybe this site does need to do a better job at some things. Fine. It's not perfect. We all know this. But you also need to do a better job in sounding less conformist and more like you think for yourself and you're not just spouting off nonsense that you've heard others say or do. Just by your comments, it sounds like you're the one living in the bubble, and your refusal to see Microsoft any differently than say two years ago speaks volumes.
Hey, JoshNay, is there anything in particular that you'd like to see us do better on? You mention there's room for improvement on some things. Any feedback you give, I can pass along to the team.
Hi Robert! I use to run 1800PocketPC, so I know how difficult it can be to do things and it's very much impossible to make everyone happy. But I'll just point out a couple of things and it's of course up to you whether or not you want to accept the feedback. I know in the past the articles have gotten a little too political. Lately it seems like things have improved which is nice. I know Microsoft can have a heavy hand in politics, and that's fine, but there have been a few times where it seems the political views of this site have been at the forefront too much vs just reporting on the news, political or not. I also notice that the "advert articles" have gone down, which is another big issue I used to have with the site, though Amazon Prime Day is coming up, so we'll see if this has ultimately improved or not. But I feel like adverts take the spotlight vs articles sometimes, when they should really be in the middle somewhere, as part of the content, vs overpowering it. I also used to have complaints about the PWA, but I've been seeing improvements here as well. As long as we're able to continue logging in correctly and comment, everything seems to be fine.
Personally, I feel like they should change the name to something like "Gaming Central", since I seem to see a higher percentage of articles about games. I don't care about games. I do care about the Windows platform and how it extends into other platforms, but not games. It's fine to have articles that talk about the Xbox platform and how it interrelates to PCs, Android and Apple devices. I don't care about what new games are coming out, etc.
There is a point though. People following Windows Central are going to try out MS products atleast out of curiosity. But its still interesting to see that 35.27% are not ready to trust MS services, Which can scale much higher outside. But the rest of the stuff mentioned in the comment is pure trash.
Or the other way around. Isn't it possible that rather people trying Microsoft things would follow Windows Central?
Yes, definitely. But either way people here would try Microsoft products out of curiosity.
"Now, it's okay to have an opinion of course, but when you start taking your option as fact, which you clearly do in every instance in which you comment, that's where there's a clear problem. " I would say the fact is, their articles are poor indicators of future consumer electronic trends. Of course, there is a sprinkle of generalization in that... meaning they don't exactly say all these MS consumer products will win out. Some of the Jason articles are hilariously bad. Its up to them if they really want to be anything other than the Tech Onion. Maybe being the Tech Onion generates more money? "it sounds like you're the one living in the bubble, and your refusal to see Microsoft any differently than say two years ago speaks volumes." Not sure what you are referring to.... MS has basically gotten rid of almost all of the consumer products. The now revamping of the Store is one of the last thing left. I would say my comments are factual in nature with a sprinkle of obvious observation. Microsoft really just isn't good at this stuff, some might say horrible. - Steam didn't win because of me writing my comments.
- Apple and Google didn't win mobile because of me writing my comments.
- Nintendo and Sony didn't win because of me writing my comments.
- Fitbit and Apple didn't win the watch market because of me writing my comments.
- Spotify didn't win because of me writing my comments.
- Cortana didn't win because of me writing my comments.
etc etc Its just my opinion, that if they were more realistic that this site would be more productive and useful, of course, writing stories about skittle farting unicorns is their choice.
A few years ago we said the same about Nokia. MS is huge in Gaming, and not only are they mainstream, but people are changing their view on MS from old dinosaur to cool. My youngest kid (12) and his generation, where I live, have completely different views on MS, and are used to buying stuff from MS store on Xbox. And they are ditching PS all together around here. Only 25yo+ PS fans choose PS now. With more content and a better storefront, I see no reason why ppl should not want to use MS store going forward. You can't measure the future on ppl having experienced W95.
I think this site have never been afraid to call MSFT out, if your definition to call them out is to start publishing that MSFT is totally no good, then I'll say you are living in a bubble. "The masses will most likely not ditch Steam for anyone let alone Microsoft, just like iOS users were never going to ditch Apple for Microsoft products. It really is that simple." There was no where you think to even state that the masses are not likely dish MSFT for anyone let alone Steam, just like windows user were never going to ditch MSFT for Apple products.
Case in point. iOS have 13% market share, Andoid has the rest, On desktop, Windows have ~70%, All Apple Osx have 12% (Don't worry, I know why you did not see that, Bias much and now calling WC to support your bias)
"Case in point. iOS have 13% market share, Andoid has the rest, On desktop, Windows have ~70%, All Apple Osx have 12% (Don't worry, I know why you did not see that, Bias much and now calling WC to support your bias)" Yet, you missed the point and actually provided stats that are saying what I am saying. You didn't see people mitigate from Windows to Mac OS, the phones is the same.... I never claimed that Apple had the highest market share. Everyone knows they control less of the mobile but generate huge margins on that market share. Those users were never going to go the WP. Why is Microsoft needed in this equation as a middleman, its not because they are good at it? I mean that has to be #1 question, why? The poll is silly on this site, the market is the poll.
Buble or not, it's a fact that I had spent money several times in the Microsoft Store and none on Steam so far. Practically because I haven't spent money on gaming, rather I do for apps.
Yeah, but the point is.... that's a meaningless sample (size). It would be like coming to my house 18 months ago and 50% of the household had Windows Phones. Than using that to push some implied market change. LOL
I never bought anything from STEAM. I bought few games from MS Store, few from EA Origin. Lots of old school game disks in the past (I am old). I have a STEAM account because I had to use it to redeem a game that came with my graphic card purchase.
The advantage of MS store is that the Steam web site is blocked by most (my) work computer networks while MS store and games are not.
Your work is allowing you to download games on work equipment? LOL Every single company I have done contract work for remove the Store from the Build since Win10 was released. Pushing software on enterprise has been a thing for 20 years. That actually sounds like a reason why the Store app should be removed from enterprise equipment. LOL
Well, no, I don't download (or play) games on work (I.T. controlled) computers, but I can bring one of my own devices from home and download any Windows store app over my work's internet connection. Steam is a web app and my work's internet blocks the Steam web site from opening. If it was a specific MS store app just for games, I'm sure they would remove it, but MS store has all the Windows 10 apps for productive work, and removing it would keep me from doing my job well. Also, even if I have a Steam game downloaded already, you have to be logged into Steam to open it. All I really want to do is use my work's fast internet to download something in 2 hrs instead of 2 days at home (DSL).
So.... your work doesn't want you downloading games but they don't specifically black the microsoft store so its okay? LOL My guess is, if they are unhappy and don't want you downloading games from Steam, they probably wouldn't want you doing it from some other source.
I'm pretty sure it's the playing of games they really don't like. If they blocked the MS store, then I would have to install (productive) apps from the general internet. That could be a bigger problem to the network.
Is it so hard to believe that we actually like the MS Store?
How about "I will buy through the Xbox app because the original Microsoft Store app is hot garbage..."? Yeah I'll use MS Store for a Win 10 app, though the web version via Edge is often better, but it's now better getting games in general through Xbox app since it no longer uses MS Store for downloads.
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Pingry Coach 1930-1973 Dynamic, Rough And Tumble...And Caring. One of the most significant milestones in Pingry's athletic history was the hiring of Vincent L. Lesneski as Director of Physical Education. Together, he and Reese Williams were an effective, dynamic team, developing mind and body, winning spirit, and character. By the close of his career, Mr. Les had been swimming head coach for 4 years, basketball head coach for 24 years, track head coach for 20 years, football assistant coach for 24 years, head coach for 12 more, and Athletic Director for the final 12 years of his career. Most of all, Mr. Les was known and loved for his rich mixture of sound basics, showmanship, and personal commitment to the development of every boy. For more than four decades, he dedicated himself to encouraging all of this students, no matter how unathletic they might have been. Mr. Les believed that, "Winning is important, but it is the means by which you try to attain the victory which is more important than the end result." In the classroom, on the field, or at Camp Waganaki, it was clear to all that Mr. Les truly cared for "his boys."


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International Stem Cell Corporation Creating The First Bank Of Immune-Matched Human Parthenogenetic Stem Cells
International Stem Cell Corporation announced that its oocyte collection and activation protocol has received the approval of an Institutional Review Board, a Federal requirement for all studies enrolling human subjects, and ensures appropriate subject safety and monitoring to protect subjects from unnecessary medical risks.
Oceanside, CA – October 1, 2010 (via PressReleaseNation.com) — International Stem Cell Corporation (OTCBB:ISCO), announced that its oocyte collection and activation protocol has received the approval of an Institutional Review Board (IRB). IRB review and approval is a Federal requirement for all studies enrolling human subjects, and ensures appropriate subject safety and monitoring to protect subjects from unnecessary medical risks.
"Obtaining IRB approval for our oocyte collection and activation protocol is a major step forward towards the goal of building a viable bank of human parthenogenetic stem cells," said Dr. Simon Craw, vice president of ISCO.
ISCO's breakthrough discoveries have resulted in unique stem cells carrying distinct advantages over other human pluripotent stem cells. ISCO (www.internationalstemcell.com) uses unfertilized eggs (oocytes) to create human "parthenogenetic" stem cells (hpSCs). Like human embryonic stem cells (hESCs), hpSCs are pluripotent, i.e. they have the capacity to become almost any cell type in the body, yet avoid ethical issues associated with use or destruction of viable human embryos. Unlike hESCs, hpSCs can be created in a form such that they can be immunologically matched to millions of individuals. This makes possible, for the first time, the establishment of a bank containing a manageable number of stem cell lines immune matched to a large patient population.
ISCO also announced that Prof. M. Kalichman of the University of California San Diego and Director of the San Diego Research Ethics Consortium has been engaged to provide help in creating an effective system for the ethical review of ISCO's donor recruitment processes including facilitating Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) committee review and approval.
SCRO committee review involves the analysis and approval of the scientific rationale, including any ethical considerations associated with stem cell research. The SCRO committee membership is mandated to include an ethicist, an assisted reproductive technology expert, appropriate scientific expertise, a patient advocate and a non-scientific member of the public.
Prof. Kalichman said, "I look forward to working with International Stem Cell Corporation to help with both identifying and recommending solutions to the challenges of conducting ethically responsible research with human stem cells."
These achievements mark major milestones along ISCO's strategic path of leveraging its discoveries and intellectual property to create a bank of immune matched pluripotent human stem cells and their therapeutic derivatives that can be used for clinical research and ultimately as a valuable medical resource to the growing field of regenerative medicine.
ABOUT INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CORPORATION (ISCO.OB)
International Stem Cell Corporation is a California-based biotechnology company focused on therapeutic and research products. ISCO's core technology, parthenogenesis, results in creation of pluripotent human stem cells from unfertilized oocytes (eggs). These proprietary cells avoid ethical issues associated with use or destruction of viable human embryos and, unlike most other major stem cell types, can be immune matched and be a source of therapeutic cells with minimal rejection after transplantation into hundreds of millions of individuals of differing racial groups. ISCO also produces and markets specialized cells and growth media for therapeutic research worldwide through its subsidiary, Lifeline Cell Technology, and is developing a line of cosmeceutical products via its subsidiary, Lifeline Skin Care. ISCO is advancing novel human stem cell-based therapies where cells have been proven to be efficacious but traditional small molecule and protein therapeutics have not. More information is available at ISCO's website, www.internationalstemcell.com.
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An Institutional Review Board (IRB), also known as an Independent Ethics Committee (IEC) or Ethical Review Board (ERB), is a committee that has been formally designated to approve, monitor, and review biomedical and behavioral research involving humans with the aim to protect the rights and welfare of the research subjects. In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (specifically Office for Human Research Protections) regulations have empowered IRBs to approve, require modifications in planned research prior to approval, or disapprove research. An IRB performs critical oversight functions for research conducted on human subjects that are scientific, ethical, and regulatory.
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Amazon is facing criticism that hate groups use it to sell merchandise and promote their ideas.
Two nonprofits are criticizing Amazon for allowing its platforms to spread white supremacy and racism, identifying in a report how shoppers can buy onesies for babies stamped with alt-right images, Nazi-themed action figures and anti-Semitic books and music.
The report identified dozens of e-books being sold in Amazon Kindle formats that were published by groups labeled "hate organizations" by the Southern Poverty Law Center, which monitors extremist groups.
It also criticized Amazon's CloudFront content delivery network for "facilitating the publication and distribution of digital media" associated with Islamophobia.
In the report, the organizations asked Amazon to develop better policies for policing its platforms, to destroy hateful merchandise in its warehouses and to stop allowing such goods and content to be distributed through its services.
Amazon reported a net income of more than $1.6 billion in the first quarter of 2018, more than double the amount for the same period in 2017.
Nationally, the number of reported anti-Semitic incidents surged to 1,986 in 2017, up 57 percent from previous year, according to the Anti-Defamation League, which linked the increase to the divisive state of U.S. politics, a rise of extremists and the effects of social media.
Citron said companies are not legally liable for distributing goods or merchandise that reflect hate, though such practices might violate a company's policy. She said Amazon has faced less scrutiny compared with companies like Twitter and Facebook, which are rethinking their policies.
"This is a conversation about morals and ethics and their own terms of service," she said.
"Unless we're really disciplined in how we define it, with examples, and we err on the side of narrow, it can grow in ways that are unintended," Citron said.


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El rivulín del Caura es la especie Anablepsoides caurae, un pez de agua dulce la familia de los rivulines en el orden de los ciprinodontiformes.

Morfología
Cuerpo alargado y colorido típico de la familia, con 6 a 7 radios blandos en la aleta dorsal y 13 a 14 radios blandos en la aleta anal, los machos pueden alcanzar los 3,9 cm de longitud máxima.

Distribución geográfica
Se encuentran en ríos de Sudamérica en Venezuela, abundante en el río Caura, del que toma su nombre.

Hábitat
Viven en pequeños cursos de agua de clima tropical, de comportamiento bentopelágico.

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Anuj Karpatne is an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota with Vipin Kumar in September 2017. Following graduation, he was a postdoc with Kumar until joining Virginia Tech in August 2018.
His research explores how data mining and machine learning methods can accelerate scientific discovery and address some of the major challenges facing our society. A primary focus of Karpatne's research is to advance the paradigm of theory-guided data science, where machine learning methods are deeply integrated with scientific knowledge (or theories) that underlie real-world phenomena in physical and life sciences. An overarching goal of this paradigm is to develop generalizable and physically consistent machine learning methods that can augment current gaps in our understanding of physical processes by effectively using physics and data. Karpatne's prior research builds the foundations of this paradigm and explores its applications at the intersection of food, energy, and water.
He is teaching an advanced topics course on Machine Learning Meets Physics this semester, which is aligned with his research interests.


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How Life After Near-Death Inspires His Music
Harry Hudson is as eccentric, fantastical and enthusiastic about existence as you would count on for someone whose longtime first-class friend is Kylie Jenner, who's simplest 23 years vintage, and who has already overwhelmed Stage three Hodgkin's Lymphoma, after being recognized in 2013.
The singer's path to his debut album due out "sometime this March" has been complicated — marked via bouts of melancholy, surprising non-public awakenings, and maximum extensively a warfare with cancer that resulted in June 2014. His two singles "Cry for Love" and "Yellow Lights" can satisfactory be described as neo-folks-infused pop ballads, and are the first installments of his plan to release a song each month. The songs span the emotional spectrum and tout a co-sign from the longtime pal (through the Jenner connection) Kanye West. The ability pop star spoke to us approximately tune, enlightenment and lifestyles after near-death.
As one of the six tune-minded participants of the Los Angeles-primarily based creative collective MSFTS, Harry Hudson is a small part of a bigger whole that includes musicians, artists, and philanthropists, with most of its individuals hitting an intersection of more than one disciplines.
Most of the MSFTS stay in a house together in L.A., in which they devour vegan brunch every day and are "homeschooled" together — the latter a habitual which began as a way for the institution's youngest contributors Willow and Jaden Smith to finish college but quickly became a day by day ritual of sorts for everybody within the house involved. (The collective's internet site consists of a "thriller school section," with an essay penned utilizing Willow and a hyperlink to the existential novel "The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life, Vol. 1.") Every Friday, the group wraps their week with a field trip to "live up to date" on what's going on within the relaxation of the arena.
On the track stop, the collection consists of the Willow mentioned above and Jaden Smith, ¿Téo? Tyler Cole, Jabs, and Hudson. And in spite of-off six individuals sharing Will Smith as their father, Hudson's storyline continues to be arguably the most exciting of them all.
Hudson's connection to huge names like the Jenners and the Smiths came after his mother moved 12-12 months-vintage Harry and his older brother and manager Remy Hudson from New Jersey to California. The pass becomes part of a circuitous pursuit of a loved hobby, who could become their stepfather, much of Harry's reluctance. Hudson finally determined himself in Calabasas, the notoriously quieter, more excellent nature-y aspect to California that young stars like Kylie Jenner cover in. In an interview with Broadly, Hudson says he might on occasion run into the youngest Jenner at residence events, and their close relationship grew from there.
When we take a seat down to speak approximately his new song, he's sporting a crimson cowboy-esque hat, entire with western-stimulated button-up specific with white embroidery. But Hudson says it wasn't till he grew up that he genuinely appreciated the people track his father had played as a child.
"My dad loved Westerns and forced us to look at them and pressured us to pay attention to folks tune while we were kids. And I attempted to steer far from what our dad confirmed to us because you don't want to listen to dad tune while you're a child. I become like 'placed f—ing Hanson on' or a few shit. Like 'placed on Eminem or Limp Bizkit.'"
In fact, Hudson says he didn't honestly read an ebook ("without Sparknotes") until 2017, and he didn't watch or care approximately movies till someday around 2015 when he moved to New York with longtime buddy Jaden Smith.
Hudson's full cultural awakening, a next after-effect of beating cancer, is what led him to his recent pair of latest songs. The singles' lyrics come from a magazine of notes he saved all through his time in chemotherapy in 2013, up until now. The journal was Hudson's response to a fellow patient announcing that she had forgotten her 20s because of the treatments. Hudson says every song on the album consists of some a part of his musings from that time.
"From the first tune to the final tune, it's my complete magazine. So like that's why I can cry throughout every music because that turned into the darkest locations of my life, like definitely to the point of real suicide. And I'm like f—, permit me to push it to everyone and make all of us pay attention to it."
And even as the lyrics come from the magazine, the singles' sound comes from his recent acceptance of the musicians he heard growing up, like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Kris Kristofferson, and Willie Nelson. The album will have a corresponding brief film, all a part of Hudson's latest attraction and information of the intersection of cinema and tune. He said it'd be an "injustice to himself" if there weren't a film component.
Willow and Jaden Smith photographed in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles, on Feb. 9, 2015.
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But before this sweeping, innovative enlightenment and the move to New York that sparked all of it, Hudson turned into a dark region. During chemo, he had depended on an unfailing excellent attitude and a close circle of friends, however after he had finished, things had been, almost satirically, extra complicated.
"You're so prepared to die, and [then] they're like, 'Hey you're now not gonna die. You're exact.' But for thirteen months, you believe you studied you're gonna die, and you're throwing up every day, and also you don't recognize if you're gonna wake up. And after that, it's finished and it's like, 'What are you gonna do along with your lifestyles? Are you gonna cross back to high school? Are you gonna get a job? Taxes?' Like, I'd instead be lifeless."
Harry says he became too heavy Xanax and Percocet use inside the 12 months following, as he attempted to rediscover ways to live. That's when Jaden Smith stepped in. Smith knew something became up and invited Hudson to live with him in New York sometime around 2015, as he worked at the Netflix display The Get Down.
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Their condominium becomes a film theater, and soon all of Hudson's free time turned into packed with whatever movie-associated. He went to movies, listened to movie rankings, and visited Jaden's set almost daily. He said his ADHD had stored him far from movies within the past, but now he became jobless and uninspired, so films appeared like the proper venue to hold his mounting emotion and endless creativity.
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The Manifesto is a course which focuses on multi-media art as a tool for self-expression and exploring the notion; who am I and why am I. This workshop encourages students to dive into critical thinking, tackling self- perceptions, that of the other and the beginning phases of dream manifestation.
"The Manifesto is all about you. I am bringing this process to my students because I want to share my own understanding of how best to make dreams come true and I want them all to really over-stand that anything is possible with determination and believing in yourself and your vision."
SoulCity Movement is asking students to articulate their character; their struggle and their liberation; their dreams and their aspirations. All to be expressed artistically through a variety of assignments that will be presented in the form of a personalized LP record album - or in this case, their Manifesto. The contents of the LP include a written manifesto, a soundtrack to life, 3 wanted posters and an archive of creative writing and photography created throughout the course. Students will dive into learning multi media art skills including: writing, graphic design, photoshop, printing, draw/paint, photography and music compilation.
The Manifesto emphasizes the importance of asking questions to begin exploring who you are and what you stand for. Students are encouraged to seek a life that means something to them. If ones life holds meaning to them, it will inevitably mean something to others. Doing what you love means following your heart. Following your heart is manifesting your destiny; at which point the whole universe conspires to help you achieve your goals, to fulfill your purpose- to answer your call to action.


Volgograd - First they dug up the bones and defused the bombs.
Then Russia erected a light-as-air stadium for the 2018 Soccer World Cup that rises from the ground around which two million people died over 200 days in the Battle of Stalingrad - the tragic turning point of World War II.
"Every millimetre of this soil is soaked in blood," Volgograd Governor Andrei Bocharov said in an interview.
"There is not a single family living here today - not a single one - that has not lost someone."
Bocharov and the million people who live in the city now known as Volgograd hope the fans from all over the world who descend on the scene of one of history's darkest episodes will brighten their haunted lives.
The city of Stalingrad was renamed in 1961 after the Volga River that stretches along its banks.
The cult of personality built around Joseph Stalin was being dismantled and the city itself resurrected from the rubble left by carpet bombing and street combat that traumatised much of Europe.
Volgograd is still rising - as are the human remains and munitions from 75 years ago.
Construction of the 45 000-seat Volgograd Arena began in November 2014. Immediately, the remains of two bodies and 20 unexploded shells were discovered.
It did not come as a surprise: nearly every new building project in the city brings the discovery of World War II munitions and human bones.
"We first try to figure out their identity. This is not easy because a lot of time has passed. But at least we try to identify whether they belong to the Red Army or the Nazis," Bocharov said.
"And then we decide where to bury them - on which side of the Rossoshka Memorial Cemetery."
That grim memorial lies a 40-minute drive from the city and is a chilling sight.
At the cemetery, two sprawling fields, whose horizons are blurred by winter fog, are filled with mostly unidentified remains with Soviet soldiers to one side and their Nazi and Axis foes to the other.
Numerous plots are covered with freshly dug yellow sand from burials held just weeks or months ago. They form small hills above the frozen ground.
"For us, this is daily work," the governor says.
Dim echoes of the 1942-1943 horrors returned to Volgograd in 2013 as the city fell victim to a string of terror attacks linked to North Caucasus jihadists who killed 39 people.
A bombing that targeted a city bus claimed seven lives on October 21. Worse was to come when the main railroad station was hit on December 29 and a trolley bus the subsequent day.
But Volgograd Mayor Andrei Kosolapov said the strikes ultimately made the city safer by spurring the security services into action.
"All the sports facilities have been put on a permanent state of heightened alert," the mayor told AFP.
Kosolapov said police dogs sniff every bus and train car for potential explosive devices daily. Metal detectors are ubiquitous.
"Plus, we have installed and are continuing to install video camera where - online - we can monitor every single street."
"We have enormous experience in averting terror attacks."
The football arena itself rests on the bank of the Volga and bears a striking resemblance to the futuristic Bird's Nest Stadium at the heart of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.
Chief engineer Viktor Baturo walks around the stadium with pride because all the work has effectively been done. A few licks of paint and completion of the edge of the dome protecting fans from the rain is all that remains to be done.
"You can essentially play football here now," he said with a wave of his hand at the bright-green pitch.
The stadium cost $270 million - the exact budget allotted by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
"You just try exceeding the federal budget these days," Baturo told AFP with a grin.
But it seems that results on the pitch are of secondary importance to natives of a land of such devastation.
"We want people not only to visit, but to come back again," mayor Kosolapov said.
"That would be our real World Cup legacy. And we are working very hard."