As protests sweep the globe, the political art of past eras raises burning questions.
"Art is a weapon" was the motto of the Australian Workers Art Clubs in the 1930s and '40s. Artists such as Noel Counihan took to the coal mines to expose harsh, unhealthy working conditions. Yet, despite the most vehement sable rattling, it's hard to imagine the powerful scrambling for the ivory tower exits. On its own, art is rarely effective in forcing change. But as a symbol and rallying cry, it has been used by both the powerful and the powerless.
A renewed groundswell of discontent – largely around the impact of globalisation – appears to be massing across the planet, occupying streets and, increasingly, galleries. New York's Whitney Museum is currently exhibiting An Incomplete History of Protest, while Melbourne Town Hall's City Gallery displays We Protest!. An online initiative, 52 Artists 52 Actions, shares weekly creative protests on Instagram. And at Melbourne University's Potter Gallery, the State of the Union exhibition examines the range of advocacy roles the union movement has played in the arts and the wider community.
Richard Lewer, The workers united will never be defeated, 2011 (detail), oil on canvas. Courtesy of the artist; Hugo Michell Gallery Adelaide and Sullivan & Strumpf, Sydney.
The timing is impeccable. In May, an estimated 100,000 people marched in Melbourne as part of the ACTU's Change the Rules rally.
"It feels like a really important moment to have this show and encourage people to think about how so many things that are good about Australia were achieved with the assistance of the union movement," says curator Jacqueline Doughty.
"Whether it be superannuation, equal pay, holiday pay or the eight-hour day, all the things that make out lives liveable were achieved by trade unions. But it seems like a lot of the wins are being chipped away at now with rising casualisation. And it's got to a crisis point where people are starting to realise it's time to start fighting again."
Four themed rooms at the Potter Gallery marshal the artistic arsenal. It includes the banners under which workers marched to win the eight-hour day, Bob Clutterbuck's posters drawing attention to wage inequality and women's rights, and a centenary print series on the Eureka stockade, whose stylised Southern Cross continues to galvanise unions.
The exhibition documents the work of activist artists such as Sam Wallman and Nicky Minus, who recently travelled to Shepparton collaborating with migrant farm workers painting and translating slogans. The pair share a studio in the Trades Hall tower and use a range of media including murals, zines and even teatowels to tell stories of equal rights campaigns.
Kay Abude has designed a line of hi-vis clothing bearing slogans highlighting the offshore manufacturing of classic Australian brands such as Bonds. Gallery staff will wear the clothing during the exhibition.
Alex Martinis Roe, It was about opening the very notion that there was a particular perspective, 2015-2016, video still. Courtesy of the artist.
While the exhibition pivots around two rich periods of interaction between unions and the arts during the mid-20th century and the 1970s and '80s, not all the works in the show are about protest.
"They are about advocacy and the collaborative work that unions do – their partnerships with artists, with government funding bodies, with communities and social movements [during the 1970s and 80s]," Doughty says.
The show also tells the stories of legendary union figures such as George Seelaf, who encouraged greater private patronage of the arts among industrialists. Seelaf founded the Footscray Community Arts Centre and the Footscray Historical Society, and was instrumental in the publication of Frank Hardy's novel Power Without Glory. After he retired, Seelaf set himself up as arts officer at Trades Hall, programming factory festivals and organising art classes for union members.
"He would buy job lots of tickets to the opera and then sell them at a discounted rate to different unions so they could pass them to their members," Doughty says. "He had this incredibly detailed interest in different ways to extend access to culture to working-class people – the workers and their children. This man had such a big vision, he's extraordinary."
Seelaf's belief in the importance of a wider cultural life had an impact on successive union members.
"He educated me," says Albert Littler, former national secretary with the Operative Painters and Decorators Union, who in the late 1980s persuaded developers to contribute one per cent of their building budget to commissioning new art and craft. Despite being branded an "art bully" by the conservative press, Littler believed the relationship between the arts and developers was mutually beneficial.
Noel Counihan, Farmer – Worker Unity, 1940 (detail), charcoal, gouache, ink and splatter on paper.
"It brings attention that art and craft is important – skills are important," he says. "Look at Block Arcade – the rents are enormous. Why? Because people love walking through [it] because there's art and craft everywhere. It's about bringing back skills to make a building a treasure. In Europe they pride themselves on supporting crafts."
The exhibition doesn't shy from the darker side of unions. Artist Richard Lewer applies his naive style to some infamous dockside tales – power struggles, retribution and murder – alongside the daily life of cricket games held during strikes. Lewer also offers a helpful definition of "scab" – "a traitor of the working class, a crawler and a liar…". The placard Lewer depicts was once a familiar sight on picket lines and nightly news.
Operative Painters & Decorators Union of Australasia, Victorian Branch, 1915 (detail) oil on silk. Courtesy of Museum Victoria and the Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union.
"There's always some truth behind the cliches of the corrupt union official, but there's always more to the story," Doughty says.
Does a museum show relegate the revolution to artefact or does it make the show itself a revolutionary action?
"It could be seen that way," Doughty agrees, while denying such intent. "My job is to bring artworks together to show the many ways that artists approach an idea, rather than using their work to illustrate or pursue my own political goals."
So can art create change?
"That is the burning question in this show. A lot of these artists who were working in the Depression era and the 1970s and '80s believed that ardently. They clearly felt it was almost a tool they could achieve a goal with. I can't see any proof that it did, but perhaps that's because they are more subtle wins, changing attitudes, enlightening people, educating people. Making change that way from the ground up, rather than sweeping change that can come through politics."
State of the Union is at Ian Potter Museum of Art, University of Melbourne, July 24 – October 28.


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La cresta si estende dalla Forcella dei Campanili (2600 m) alla Forcella Grande (2620 m) presso il Bivacco M. Rigatti. In questa fascia troviamo le vette più alte del massiccio del Latemar, ma nonostante ciò non sono le più conosciute e frequentate. Si dividono in Torri Occidentali o Westliche Latemartürme (dalla Forcella dei Campanili alla Forcella Diamantidi) e Torri Orientali o Östliche Latemartürme (dalla Forcella Diamantidi alla Forcella Grande).

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Specsavers unveiled its first ever store in Bellshill with help from a Lanarkshire singing star.
Former X Factor contestant Ryan Lawrie performed at the official opening of the store on 31 March. Ryan, who is originally from Bellshill, performed a selection of songs and also popped in for a hearing test to make sure his ears are in tip-top condition.
The new store, which has created 10 new jobs, marks a £370,000 investment in the area.
Store director Kirsteen Newman says: 'We would like to say a big thank you to Ryan for helping us celebrate on the day. He was great with the customers and everyone was really excited about having an X Factor star in the store.
Directors Kirsteen Newman and Douglas Waugh have assembled a team of staff which includes three optometry students alongside 17-year-old Courtney Dunlop who joins the store through North Lanarkshire Council's Routes to Work scheme.
Director Douglas is an independent prescribing optometrist and Kirsteen is part of the General Optical Council education committee. Both Kirsteen and Douglas have worked with Specsavers in a professional training capacity for many years.
The Bellshill store is also only the seventh in Scotland to be equipped with an Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) machine: a cutting-edge piece of equipment, usually found in hospital eye departments, which is used in the screening and management of conditions including age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.
The store will not charge for an OCT test if it is part of a standard eye test.


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Specialist teaching R-7 is provided in Japanese, Science and Choir.
There is a strong emphasis throughout the school in meeting students' individual learning needs with a planned, closely monitored programme in place to support children with learning difficulties.
Together with a strong emphasis in the school on Environmental Education, there is a strong commitment to children maximising their efficiency in literacy and numeracy, which we see as fundamental building blocks of learning.


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Out of Liberty Winter 1839. LIBERTY, MISSOURI. Local jailer, Samuel Tillery (Jasen Wade) is tasked with watching Missouri's most wanted men as they await their upcoming hearing. Caught between the local ...
Out of Liberty
Badland Detective Matthias Breecher is hired to track down the worst of the Confederate war criminals. As he roams the Old West seeking justice, his resolve is tested when he meets a determined pioneer woman who is far more than she seems.
IMDB: 5.6/10 N/A votes
Once Upon a Time in Deadwood A notorious gunslinger is slipped a slow-acting poison by an heiress and told he has three days to track down and rescue her sister, who has been kidnapped by a gang of hoodlums and holds the antidote.
Once Upon a Time in Deadwood
The Outsider In search of a better life, a railroad worker (Foo) finds himself on the wrong side of a group of corrupt lawmen. As the Marshal (Adkins) attempts to control his town, tragedy strikes forcing him to decide between justice and family.
Deadwood: The Movie Feature film based on the TV series, 'Deadwood'.
The Kid The story of a young boy who witnesses Billy the Kid's encounter with Sheriff Pat Garrett.
The Legend of 5 Mile Cave A mysterious drifter bonds with a boy with tales of the West. Past and present collide when a lawman appears seeking long-lost gold.
The Legend of 5 Mile Cave
West of Hell A gunslinger, a vengeful ex-slave, and a runaway board a midnight train to Atlanta. They discover that the train is haunted by a sinister force, and must fight to survive the night.
West of Hell
The Wind A plains-woman faces the harshness and isolation of the untamed land in the Western frontier of the late 1800s.
Big Kill A tenderfoot from Philadelphia, two misfit gamblers on the run, and a deadly preacher have a date with destiny in a boom town gone bust called Big Kill.
Texas Cotton An aging lawman is convinced a mysterious stranger arrested in his small town is innocent. His investigation stirs up a hornet's nest that will change the town forever.
Texas Cotton
Legal Action A woman asks her big shot lawyer ex-husband to defend her career criminal brother, accused of killing a DA. He'll need more than his legal skills to stay alive and win the case.
IMDB: N/A/10 N/A votes
Any Bullet Will Do Taking place during 1876 in Montana, a ruthless headhunter tracks his own Brother through Big Sky country with the help of a young fur trapper.
Any Bullet Will Do
A Reckoning After a her husband is brutally murdered, a widowed homesteader seeks revenge and leaves everything behind to hunt down his killer.
IMDB: 4.0/10 votes
Five Fingers for Marseilles Lives change forever when Tau, the young lion, kills two corrupt policemen in a South African shanty town.
Five Fingers for Marseilles
Damsel It's the Wild West, circa 1870. Samuel Alabaster, an affluent pioneer, ventures across the American frontier to marry the love of his life, Penelope. As his group traverses the west, the once-simple journey grows treacherous, blurring the lines between hero, villain and damsel.
The Rider After suffering a near fatal head injury, a young cowboy undertakes a search for new identity and what it means to be a man in the heartland of America.
The Jade Pendant A tragic love story set against the lynching of 18 Chinese immigrants in Los Angeles, in 1871. Filmed in Utah.
County Line Tough, no nonsense, Marine vet, Alden Rockwell has lost his bid for re-election as sheriff of Maksville County. Reluctantly, he settles into retirement, accepting that Preston, a ...
Gone Are the Days Gone Are the Days follows the story of notorious outlaw, Taylon Flynn. Aged, ill, and unable to reconcile the man he was to who he has become, Flynn is hell-bent on exiting this life in a ...
Gone Are the Days
Hostiles In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory.
From Hell to the Wild West A psychotic killer has found a new hunting ground. A place where people frequently go missing. The American frontier.
IMDB: 2.8/10 5 votes
From Hell to the Wild West
The Killer A Brazilian western about Cabeleira, a feared killer living in the countryside of Pernambuco State in the 40's.
The Scent of Rain & Lightning Based on the novel THE SCENT OF RAIN & LIGHTNING by Nancy Pickard. When a young woman learns her parents' killer has been released from jail, she is forced to revisit old wounds while ...
The Scent of Rain & Lightning
Dead Men Set in the lawless world of the Old West, this series follows the path of a young man forced on a journey to avenge the death of this father, protect the Apache tribe he has grown to love ...
Painted Woman Julie's time with her benefactor, Kyle Allison, is coming to a dangerous close, but she is given two chances of escape from two very different men - a hired assassin and a wayward horse trainer with a dark past. Which man will save her?
The Ballad of Lefty Brown A thrilling and action-packed Western, The Ballad of Lefty Brown is a story about loyalty, friendship, and the relentless pursuit of justice.
The Ballad of Lefty Brown
Valley of Bones A disgraced paleontologist struggling to raise her son is tipped off to a groundbreaking dig site in the Badlands by a recovering meth addict, but his tie to the cartel threatens to bury them both under the weight of their criminal pasts.
Justice A U.S. Marshal seeking justice for his brother's murder defends a small town from a corrupt Mayor and his henchmen with intents to revive the civil war.
Dead Again in Tombstone Guerrero returns from the dead once more to protect a stolen relic from getting into the hands of a gang of soldiers, which will ultimately cause hell upon earth.
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Bible tells us In John 4, that Jesus had to go through Samaria so he came to a town called Sycher and since Jesus was tired he sat down by the well.
The Lord is telling us that a shrewd fisherman needs Godly humility. The King of Kings didn't hesitate to ask for a drink from a person who was not considered of a good social standing according to the norms prevalent at that time. The Lord has told us that there is no distinction now between Jews and Gentiles, whoever is in Christ is a new creation. Jesus didn't preach this truth to that woman but proved by his actions. The Lord brought himself down to save the Samaritan woman. Paul says, I became everything for everyone so that I may win Christ for them. The Lord is still speaking to us today and reminding us that the work of the Lord is to outreach to those who are discouraged, depressed and victim of low self-esteem.
When the Samaritan woman heard that Jesus was asking her for a drink, she must have felt good about herself that she had something to give to a person of higher social ranking than her. The Lord wanted to free her from her old thinking that there was a distinction between Jews and Gentiles. The Lord wanted to boost the self-esteem of the Samaritan woman before giving her any message.
A shrewd fisherman brings a message of encouragement that builds up the confidence and faith of the listener.
When Jesus asked for a drink, he also opened a door for communication that was based on fulfilling the immediate need of the woman that was boosting her self-esteem and further clearing a way for the word of God to be established. The Lord is teaching us to clear the way before start preaching.
A shrewd fisherman makes a way for clear communication by destroying the barriers and misconceptions.
The woman said "You are a Jew and I am a Samaritan so how can you ask me for a drink. The moment Jesus heard it he said "If you knew the gift of God and who is it that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him and he would have given you living water." The Lord wanted the woman to know that she was in need. And only Jesus could fulfill her need.
A shrewd fisherman convinces the listener that there exists a need on the part of the listener.
The woman said , "Sir, you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where did you get this living water". The woman came to a point where she could freely communicate with the Lord, The Lord was waiting for this opportunity. In fact, Jesus eagerly waits for the times and occasions when we could open ourselves and speak to him freely.
Suddenly, Jesus changed the conversation from water and well to "Go and call your husband and come back." The Lord wanted to bring out the ugliness of woman's life that she was trying to hide. The first step to be blessed by the Lord is to bring to the Lord our shame, our weaknesses and infirmities. The woman said "I don't have a husband. Lord replied that You are right that you have no husband. The fact is that you have had five husbands and the man you now have is not your husband. What you have told me is quite true." The Lord told the woman that I am aware of what state you are in. And you have lived enough in the shame of your weaknesses but the time has come for you to leave that old way of life and walk in freedom.
The woman said, "Sir, I can see that you are a prophet.The woman came to know Jesus even before Jesus started preaching to her.
A shrewd fisherman preaches without even opening his mouth.
The Lord told the woman clearly that to know WHO TO WORSHIP is more important than to know WHERE TO WORSHIP. The Lord said further that "a time is coming when the true worshippers will worship in spirit and truth, for these are the worshippers Father seeks." The woman said, Messiah is coming and when he comes, he will tell us everything.
Shrewd Fisherman leads the listeners to a way where they feel a thirst for Christ.
A shrewd fisherman is the one who is always busy making a way for the Lord and preaches only when it is needed.


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Ryan Knarr - Robesonia, Pennsylvania
The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) is proud to name Ryan Knarr of Robesonia, PA (Middle States Division) the 2021 USPTA High School Coach of the Year. The USPTA High School Coach of the Year Award recognizes USPTA certified professionals for their achievements as high school tennis coaches. Ryan is in his sixth year as the boys and girls head tennis coach at Conrad Weiser High School. Over the last five years, he has accumulated a 141-21 record. He was named USPTA Middle States Coach of the Year in 2018 and 2019 and USTA Eastern PA District High School Coach of the Year in 2018. In addition, Ryan was named Berks County High School Coach of the Year for boys and girl's tennis a combined five times. He also was recognized with the USTA Starfish No-Cut Award for running an exemplary no-cut program. He has led his teams to four undefeated regular seasons, five division championships, four county championships, three district championships, and two district finals. Over the last four years, an incredible 40 percent of his players have played tennis in college


When you were a child and one of your primary teeth became loose as its roots began to dissolve, you and your family were jubilant. As an adult, though, such an occurrence could be a cause for alarm. It helps to know how to respond in such a situation, to ensure that you can prevent a major dental problem and be fully restored as fast as possible.
Bite down gently on the tooth to encourage it to stay in its rightful place.
Next, be careful not to eat any food on that side of the mouth.
While ensuring that your tooth stays in its correct location, you should immediately reach out to your local dentist to get the emergency care that you need.
One thing to never forget, no matter the type of dental emergency you may find yourself or loved one in, is that although you may be able to temporarily stabilize the condition, the problem won't just disappear. It requires that you get professional help to prevent a moderate emergency from morphing into something far worse.
Now that summer's here, you may feel more inclined to get out into the sun and participate in some type of sporting activity. If so, it's important to wear a custom mouthguard to absorb any sudden trauma to the face.
Another way to prevent a tooth from becoming loose is to practice excellent oral hygiene. If your dental care is neglected, over time, your gums can become irritated from the influx of bacteria and start to withdraw or retreat. As a result, your teeth can be left in an unstable flux, where they could fall out at any moment.
Brush and Floss Your Teeth – There are a host of different ways to clean your oral cavity, but the most important two are brushing and flossing your teeth. While the former agitates and removes debris from 60 percent of your teeth's surface, flossing addresses the remaining 40 percent by flexibly probing areas that would otherwise go unfettered. By removing harmful bacteria and plaque, this protects your teeth and gums and helps to prevent any instability at the roots.
Visit Your Dentist – Paying a semi-annual visit to your local dentist will ensure that your teeth are in the best working condition. Furthermore, if any problems are lurking that could harm your oral health and cause the stability of your teeth roots to come into question, the issue can be addressed early.
When it comes to restoring the health of your teeth, one of the best allies you have on your side is proactivity. By contacting your dentist at the first notice of a problem, you ensure yourself a full recovery and the ability to once again function as normal.
Dr. Joe Kern has been practicing dentistry for over two decades yet remains just as passionate today as when he first graduated with his dental degree from The Ohio State University. For Dr. Kern, his daily motivation stems from a simple source – the desire to see smiles on the faces of his patients. He practices at Kern Family Dentistry and can be reached for more information through his website.


An extensive archive of images by the British photographer, Harold Chapman, the single largest collection of Chapman material in private hands, is to be offered for sale at Bonhams by private treaty. The collection, a selection of which is on show at Bonhams, New Bond Street from now until 11 January 2011, comprises 108 photographs of Paris and the Beat Hotel taken between the late 1950s and early 1960s. The show will coincide with Bonhams' Urban Art sale, which takes place on 11 January.
Kent-born Chapman moved from London to Paris and into the infamous Beat Hotel in the mid 1950s. Located at 9 rue Gît-le-Coeurin the city's Latin Quarter, the Beat Hotel was a magnet for artists, writers and poets. Chapman's fellow lodgers included William Burroughs, Gregory Corso and Allen Ginsberg, who had recently fled obscenity trials in the US after the publication of his poem, Howl. This creative hub was presided over by the hotel's formidable owner, Madame Rachou.
Chapman, whose career started with newspapers and magazines in the UK, chronicled the every movement of the hotel's residents in Paris. Such was his dedication to taking photographs that Ginsberg gave him the nickname the 'invisible' photographer. He recorded the extraordinary people, places and pastimes of the Beat generation, always aiming to capture the scene as it actually happened, without staging or intervention. As a result of this unrivalled access and captivation of the Beat lifestyle, Chapman's works have been exhibited world-wide. Earlier this year an exhibition of his work was held in London and his work has been shown in Paris and California. Meanwhile, a film about the Beat Hotel, focusing on Chapman and his relationship with the Beats, is due for release by Documentary Arts in 2011. A ten minute excerpt will be shown alongside the photographs at Bonhams.
Acquired directly from the photographer by the present owner, who also lived at the Beat Hotel, the archive is accompanied by a fascinating and unique collection of Chapman's own anecdotes and reflections on each photograph. Approximately half of the images are reproduced in Harold Chapman's The Beat Hotel (Gris Banal, 1984), a signed copy of which will also be sold with the archive.


The relevance of the Coen Brother's Burn After Reading, ten years on.
The debut film from Studio Ponoc doesn't quite capture the magic it intends to.
Alexander Payne's high-concept satire asks us what the world would be like if people could be shrunk down to five inches in height.
Another directionless entry into an already embarrassing franchise.
After seven years away, the sadistic horror franchise just about manages to put the pieces back together.
The director talks to The National Student about the inspirations for and the making of his debut feature.
Lack of focus both on its characters and story at times means that the film doesn't quite live up to expectations.
A look back at Curtis Hanson's wonderfully ageing film.
The director talks to The National Student about his new horror.
A fun horror-comedy with some great performances.
A tensionless drag that fails to impress.
A claustrophobic horror that looks great, but lacks substance.
It would be the first society of its kind in the UK.
The film showcases some great young talent.
We take a look back at a cult classic screening in the retro section of this year's horror festival.


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Barrie Concerts & Georgian Music
Barrie Concerts
Georgian Music
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Bruce Owen
Penderecki String Quartet with Pianist Ben Smith
February 24, 2024, 7:30pm - Hiway Church
Penderecki String Quartet
Christine Vlajk, Viola
Jeremy Bell, Violin
Jerzy Kapłanek, Violin
Katie Schlaikjer, Cello
Ben Smith, Piano
Celebrating their 36th anniversary, the Penderecki String Quartet began their career as winners of the Penderecki Prize at the National Chamber Music Competition in Łódz, Poland in 1986. Now based in Waterloo, Ontario where they have been Quartet-in-Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University since 1991, The Penderecki String Quartet has become one of the most celebrated chamber ensembles of their generation. The four Penderecki musicians (now originating from Poland, Canada, and USA) bring their varied yet collective experience to create performances that demonstrate their "remarkable range of technical excellence and emotional sweep" (Toronto, Globe and Mail).
The PSQ's international performing schedule has included appearances in New York (Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall), Amsterdam (Concertgebouw), Hong Kong (Academy for the Arts), Los Angeles (REDCAT Hall at Disney Center), St. Petersburg (Sheremetev Palace), the Adam Festival in New Zealand, and throughout Europe in Rome, Madrid, Paris, Belgrade, Prague, Krakow, Vilnius, and Zagreb. The PSQ has also toured extensively in Mexico, Australia, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, and from coast to coast in Canada. Dedicated educators, the PSQ have been recent guests at Bloomington Indiana University's String Academy, the Beijing Conservatory, University of Southern California (Los Angeles), University of British Columbia in Vancouver, and with their partner universities in Osnabrück, Germany and Lyon, France.
To this day the PSQ is a devoted champion of the music of our time, having premiered over 100 new works from composers in Canada and abroad. Penderecki Quartet's large discography includes over three dozen recordings including the chamber music repertoire of Beethoven and Brahms on both the Marquis and Eclectra labels, as well as the first Canadian release of the six Béla Bartók quartets. Their disc of Marjan Mozetich's "Lament in the Trampled Garden" won the 2010 JUNO Award for Best Composition. In October 2013, the PSQ worked with Maestro Krzysztof Penderecki on his Third Quartet (2008) and performed it at Symphony Space in New York City on the occasion of his 80th birthday. This followed with the recording of Penderecki's Third Quartet along with quartets of Norbert Palej on the Marquis label. In 2022, the PSQ was featured in Howard Shore's soundtrack to David Cronenberg's film Crimes of the Future.
The Penderecki Quartet has performed with diverse artists such as Atar Arad, Jeremy Menuhin, Stewart Goodyear, James Campbell and have recently appeared with jazz saxophonist Jane Bunnett, jazz pianists Egberto Gismonti, Don Thomson and David Braid, pipa virtuoso Ching Wong, Dancetheatre David Earle, Pentaedre Wind Quintet, actor Colin Fox, and New York turntable artist DJ Spooky.
The Penderecki Quartet continue to be active members of the Faculty of Music at Laurier University where they have built the string program to be one of the top programs in Canada, attracting an international body of students. Their annual Quartetfest at Laurier is an intensive study seminar and concert series that has featured such ensembles as the Tokyo, Fine Arts, Lafayette, Miro, Ying, and Ariana String Quartets.
Violist Christine Vlajk has performed extensively in North and South America, Europe, much of China, Hong Kong and New Zealand. Some of the concert halls where she has performed with the Penderecki String Quartet have included Weill Concert Hall at Carnegie Hall, 92nd Street Y, Kennedy Center, REDCAT Hall in Los Angeles, and the Hong Kong Academy to name a few.
She has held the positions of violist of the Penderecki String Quartet and Artist-in-Residence in viola and chamber music at Laurier University since 1997. She has received Prizes at the Banff, Coleman, Yellow Springs, Carmel and Evian Chamber Music Competitions. She was granted the Friedlander Fellowship from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory and Scholarships to attend the Aspen Center for Advanced Quartet Studies, The Julliard and Cleveland Quartet Seminars, all helping to pave the road for a life as a chamber musician.
Originally from Denver, Colorado, Vlajk has Bachelor degrees in Viola Performance (B.M.) and Music Education (B.M.E.) from the University of Colorado in Boulder and a Masters degree in Viola Performance (M.M.) from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Her teachers have included Oswald Lehnert, Jerry Horner, Denes Koromzay and members of the Cleveland, Julliard, LaSalle, Takacs, and Fine Arts Quartets.
She has been guest soloist with the West Virginia Symphony, Hamilton Philharmonic, Peterborough Symphony and the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony Orchestra. She has performed recitals in Canada, the United States and Germany. She has premiered two viola concertos by Peter Grella-Mozejko and Karol Gostyniski. As an orchestral player she has held the position of principal violist of the West Virginia Symphony and was a member of the New Hampshire Music Festival.
Dedicated to the education of young people, she has performed an extensive series of children's concerts across the United States and Canada. She has given master classes at Lynn Conservatory, Indiana University's String Academy, Florida State University, University of Toronto, SUNY Fredonia, the Glenn Gould Professional School and many places in Mexico, China and New Zealand.
As a member of the Penderecki String Quartet and the Montclaire Quartet, Vlajk has recorded nearly 30 recordings for the Koch, Leonarda, Eclectra, Marquis Classics and EMI labels. When she is not performing with her quartet or teaching her wonderful students, she enjoys nature, yoga, cooking and the finer things in life.
A native of Toronto, violinist Jeremy Bell earned a B. Mus degree from the University of Toronto, and from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, he received his Masters and Doctor of Music.
Dr. Bell is a recipient of numerous grants from the Ontario Arts Council and the Canada Council for the Arts and is a prize winner of the Eckhardt Grammatté National competition and the Conseil Québécois' Prix Opus. He has studied with David Zafer, George Neikrug, Joyce Robbins, Metro Kozak and with members of the Orford, Juilliard, Tokyo, and Orion string quartets. Joining the Penderecki String Quartet in 1999, Dr. Bell is Artist in Residence at Wilfrid Laurier University where he teaches violin and chamber music.
Described by the Toronto Star as a violinist who "agitates in the most intelligent and persuasive manner", Bell has performed recently with the Penderecki Quartet at Arsenale Festival in Poland, Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Is Arti Festival in Lithuania, MBZ Zagreb, State Museum of Music in St. Petersburg, REDCAT/Disney Centre in Los Angeles, Roxy/NOD in Prague, Fundacion Juan March in Madrid, Jane Mallet Theatre in Toronto, Paris University 8, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall in New York City, Indiana University in Bloomington, Casalmaggiore Festival in Italy, Tovar Festival Venezuela, Virtuosi Festival Brazil, Adam Festival New Zealand, the Hong Kong Academy, the Shanghai Oriental Arts Centre, the Banff Centre in Alberta, and the Chan Centre in Vancouver.
With the Penderecki String Quartet, Bell has recorded over 25 discs including the premiere Canadian recording of the Béla Bartók string quartet cycle, Marjan Mozetich's 'Lament in the Trampled Garden' (winner of the 2010 JUNO Award for composition), and the complete Grieg sonatas for violin and piano. From 2000-2007, Bell was the artistic director of NUMUS Concerts where he created several multi-media events at the Perimeter Institute and with Dancetheatre David Earle. He has performed a wide range of music, performing baroque with Consortium Aurora Borealis and Les Violons du Roy, Cuban jazz with Hilario Duran, as well as collaborating with pipa virtuoso Ching Wong, NYC's DJ Spooky, and rap star Jay-Z. In addition, Bell has performed as soloist with many orchestras in Canada, USA and Mexico, including the Toronto Symphony, the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, the CBC Vancouver Orchestra, performing concertos of Beethoven, Berg, Brahms, Hatzis, Locatelli, Lutoslawski, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Päart, Prokofiev, Saint-Saens, and Schoenberg. As guest concertmaster he has appeared with the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony, the Hamilton Philharmonic, the New Zealand National Symphony, and the Canadian Opera Company. Dr. Bell plays an A.S. Bernadel violin (1854).
Internationally renowned violinist Jerzy Kapłanek has established himself as a chamber musician, member of the celebrated Penderecki String Quartet, soloist, dedicated teacher, adjudicator, artistic director of QuartetFest and lately as a jazz violinist
He performs throughout Europe, Asia, and North and South America over 80 concerts each season. His album of works by Karol Szymanowski with pianist Stéphan Sylvestre was highly praised by The Strad magazine as "an outstanding release". His discography with the Penderecki Quartet comprises over two dozen CD's (Marquis, Eclectra, CBC, CMC, EMI, Decca labels), including the highly acclaimed recording of the complete string quartets of Béla Bartók.
Mr. Kaplanek has collaborated with such notable musicians as pianists David Braid, Leopoldo Erice , Vladimir Feltsman, Janina Fialkowska Francine Kay, Lev Natochenny, Jamie Parker, Stéphan Sylvestre, cellists Marc Johnson, Antonio Lysy Paul Pulford, Tsuyoshi Tsutsumi, and clarinetist James Campbell amongst others. He is frequently heard on CBC Radio and NPR. He has made solo appearances with the Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Peterborough and CBC Vancouver Symphonies and was a featured soloist at the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall.
Jerzy Kapłanek was born in Poland in 1965. His music education started at the age of six on piano and at the age of ten he began his violin studies. In 1984, he received a Bachelor of Music degree from the Conservatory in Bytom. In 1990, he graduated with a Master's Degree in Musical Arts from the prestigious Karol Szymanowski Academy of Music in Katowice. There, he studied with the distinguished teachers Janusz Skramlik, Aureli Błaszczok and Stanisław Lewandowski
In 1987-88 he studied with Efim Boico and the Fine Arts Quartet at the Chamber Music Institute in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 1989-90, he was a student of Sylvia Rosenberg in New York City and in 1990-91 he studied with Daniel Heifetz, the Guarneri String Quartet and its violinists, Arnold Steinhardt and John Dalley. Pursuing his interest in performance practice, Mr. Kapłanek also worked with the pioneer of baroque violin, Jaap Schroeder.
Jerzy Kapłanek is presently a Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, where since 1991 he has been teaching violin and chamber music. He frequently gives master classes in Canada and abroad.
Mr. Kaplanek performs on a 2016 Samuel Zygmuntowicz violin made in New York City.
Cellist Katie Schlaikjer is a recognized quartet player, performer and teacher, she became a member of the Colorado Quartet in 2009 and joined the faculty of the University of Connecticut in 2010. As a former member of the Avalon Quartet, she received top prizes from the Concert Artist Guild, the Melbourne International Chamber Music Competition, and the Banff International String Quartet Competition. Katie has performed at the Ravinia, Tanglewood, Aspen, and Caramoor festivals, collaborated with Claude Frank, Roger Tapping and Peter Wiley and recorded for Albany Records.
Ms Schlaikjer's appearances with the Colorado Quartet have included Symphony Spaces' 2010 and 2011 Wall to Wall marathon concerts, performances in San Francisco, Ohio, Virginia, Delaware, and the British Virgin Islands and two performances of the complete Bartok quartets. In 2011, she premiered J Mark Scearce's cello concerto "Aracana" with the University of Connecticut's Symphony Orchestra and traveled to China to play the Haydn D major cello concerto with the Wuhan Symphony Orchestra. Katie has taught chamber music and cello at the New England Conservatory's Extension Division, Bard Conservatory's Preparatory Program, the Quartet Program (NY), Apple Hill (NH), and Soundfest (MA) music festivals and given master classes at the Cleveland Institute of Music and the University of Delaware.
Katie received her Doctoral and Master's degrees from Stony Brook University and her Bachelor's degree from the New England Conservatory. Her principal teachers have included Timothy Eddy, Laurence Lesser and Andres Diaz. Her cello was made by Paolo Castello in Genoa in 1775.
Described as a "thoughtful and immensely exciting performer" with "scintillating technique" (Barrie Examiner) and "intelligently rounded musicianship" (The Irish Times), pianist Benjamin Smith has performed as soloist and chamber musician across North America. He has been a laureate of numerous competitions, including the Dublin International, the Virginia Waring International, and the CMC Stepping Stone. Guest appearances include the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra, the New Juilliard Ensemble, the Las Vegas Young Artists Orchestra, the Ontario Philharmonic, Orchestra London, the Windsor Symphony, and the University of Toronto's Hart House Orchestra. As soloist, he has performed under esteemed conductors such as Rossen Milanov, Timothy Vernon, Marco Parisotto, and Yunior Lopez, with concertos including rarities such as the Schoenberg Piano Concerto. Festival appearances include Toronto Summer Music, Banff Summer Arts, Stratford Summer Music, Music Niagara, New Park (Ithaca, NY), and the Wellington Water Week festival. American performances include recitals for the Texas Chopin Society and Chicago's Landowska Harpsichord Society. Recent seasons have included two concerts in Carnegie Hall, most recently as soloist in Gershwin's Rhapsody In Blue with the Hart House Orchestra, and previously in recital with Canadian cellist Dongkyun An. A disc with Mr. An of Saint-Saens, Schumann, and Beethoven was released in December 2016.
Devoting considerable time to chamber music, Ben's performances have been heard nationally across Canada on CBC Music (Radio 2). He has partnered in recital with a plethora of renowned artists, including Martin Beaver, Jacques Israelievitch, Jinjoo Cho, Timothy Chooi, Stanislav Pronin, Colin Carr, Narek Hakhnazaryan, Gábor Tarkövi, Øystein Baadsvik, and William VerMeulen. Ensemble collaborations include the Penderecki, Cecilia, Tokai, and Annex string quartets. For two seasons he performed as one-third of the Israelievitch-Smith-Ahn piano trio. Involved with music of our time as well, he can regularly be found playing keyboards for the Esprit Orchestra.
Dr. Smith currently resides in Toronto, maintaining a concert schedule and serving on the faculty of both The Glenn Gould School (GGS) and The Taylor Academy at The Royal Conservatory. Previously, he held a position on the piano faculty at Western University. His principal teachers included Andrea Battista, James Anagnoson, Julian Martin, and Christina Dahl, as well as Henry Janzen on violin. Along with a DMA from Stony Brook University, he holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Toronto, an Artist Diploma from the GGS, and a Masters from Juilliard.
VENUE: Hiway Church,
50 Anne Street North (MAP)
TIME: Saturdays 7:30pm
March 18, 2023, 7:30pm
Toronto Concert Orchestra
"A Night at the Opera" - conducted by Marcus Scholtes featuring Soprano Sara Papini and Tenor Romulo Delgado
True North Brass
Fantastic Brass Quintet
September 30, 2023, 7:30pm
Spirit '20
Spirit '20: Entertaining Sextet featuring Trumpeter Guy Few, Violinist Mark Fewer, Clarinetist James Campbell, Cellist Chloé Dominguez, Pianist John Novacek, and Bassoonist Christian Sharpe performing Duke Ellington, Gershwin and Ravel
Collectif9
Collectif9 - spectacular 9 person Montreal string ensemble
Pianist Sheng Cai
World-renowned Pianist Sheng Cai Performing "The Romantics"(Tchaikovsky's "Grand Sonata Opus 37" and Rachmaninoff's "Sonata no.2 in B flat minor"), and Canadian composer Andre Mathieu's "Spring" and "Summer".
Canada's own Penderecki String Quartet with pianist Ben Smith
Quartetto Gelato
Kirk Starkey, Violinist Tina Popovic, Accordionist Charles Cozens, and Oboist Colin Maier perform Gypsy Fantasia, Tiger Rag, Under Paris Skies, and other favourites
SINFONIA TORONTO
Fabulous Nurhan Arman conducting Sinfonia Toronto with Ukrainian Canadian pianist Dmitri Levkovich - Mozart
Pianofest
Showcasing the skills of young Canadian pianists on the cusp of fame. Featuring Evelyn Liang and Henry From.
VENUE: Bethel Community Church,
128 St. Vincent Street (MAPS TO VENUES )
TIME: Sundays 2:30pm
Magisterra Soloists
Magisterra Soloists Monumental Schubert's "The Trout" plus more
Kawartha Trio
Canada's Treasure, Harpist Judy Loman with her daughter and son in law, violist Linda Umbrico and clarinetist Ross Edwards. Mozart, Bruch, Debussy, Glick, Kreisler
Trio with violinist Andrew Sords, cellist Joe Johnson, and pianist Cheryl Duvall playing Clara Schumann's G Minor PianoTrio and Shostakovich
Nurhan Arman and Sinfonia Toronto with Austrian violinist Elisso Gogibedaschwili perform Kulesha + Sarasate
And So It Goes … a Music Theatre Song Cabaret
World famous baritone Brett Polegato and pianist Robert Kortgaard present Sigmund Romberg, Cole Porter
LADOM ENSEMBLE
Rocking Ladom Ensemble showcase an assortment of Classical Folk Music
Beethoven Rebooted
Canadian cello duo VC2 playing a variety of amazing classical and contemporary pieces
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Trademarks and domain names can be, but are not necessarily, complementary. A domain name can function as a trademark if used as a brand, e.g. if the mark is used in the upper-left banner of a page or in another emphasized way, but not if it is used solely as an "address" akin to a physical street address. So, owning a domain name does not necessarily give the owner trademark rights in the terms comprising the domain name.
Domain names are frequently a source of trademark-related conflicts, though. Registration and use of a domain name in a way that is likely to create consumer confusion with a mark owned by a third party is quite common, and can be addressed in a couple of ways for most generic top-level domain names, like .com and .net and many more. First, the trademark owner could file a lawsuit in federal or state court. Second, the trademark owner can use an administrative dispute proceeding: the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy ("UDRP"). All registrants of generic top-level domains agree to UDRP proceedings as a condition of registration.
To prevail in a UDRP proceeding, the complainant needs to show that it had rights in a mark that predate the current registrant's ownership of the domain name, that the domain name is "confusingly similar" to the mark, that the registrant has no "rights or legitimate interests" in the domain name, and that the domain name was registered and is being used in good faith. "Bad faith" can be shown in a variety of fact patterns, the most common of which are "pay per click" ads advertising for competitors of the brand owner.


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#30 Mikayla Vaughn
Height 6-3
Class Junior
Hometown Philadelphia, PA
High School Paul VI/Friends' Central
Bio / Statistics
Points: 17 (at Western Ky., 11/14/17)
Rebounds: 11 (vs Bethune-Cookman, 3/23/19)
Field Goals Made: 8 (at Western Ky., 11/14/17)
Field Goals Attempted: 9, 2x (last at Western Ky., 11/14/17)
Free Throws Made: 4 (vs Binghamton, 12/16/18)
Free Throws Attempted: 4, 3x (last vs Wake Forest, 1/13/19)
Assists: 3 (vs Mount, 11/11/17)
Blocks: 4, 2x (last vs Wake Forest, 1/13/19)
Steals: 2, 2x (last vs Penn, 11/12/18)
Minutes: 24 (vs Binghamton, 12/16/18)
Double-figure scoring: 3
Double-figure rebounds: 1
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018-19)
Played 38-of-39 games, averaging 9.6 minutes. Scored in 25-of-38 appearances.
Tallied a bucket in four minutes of play in the national championship game vs Baylor (4/7).
Arguably one of her best games of the year in the First Round vs Bethune-Cookman (3/23), tallying 9 points and a career high 11 boards. It marked the first double-digit rebounding effort of her career.
Another important game off the bench in the Second Round vs Michigan State (3/25), earning 4 points and 4 rebounds.
Went a perfect 4-for-4 from the field at Syracuse (2/25), tallying 8 points to go with 3 boards.
Tied her career high of 4 blocks vs Wake Forest (1/13) to go with her 9 points.
Effective off the bench vs No. 2 Louisville (1/10), grabbing a career high 8 rebounds to go with her 5 points.
Didn't enter the Georgia Tech (1/6) game until the 2nd half and still put up eight points on 4-of-7 shooting.
Nearly netted a double-double against Binghamton tallying 10 points and eight rebounds – six points and four boards were totaled in the final quarter.
Led team in blocks (4) in season opener vs Harvard. 1-of-4 Irish in double figures. Earned career bests in points (12), made FG's (6) and blocks (4)
FRESHMAN SEASON (2017-18)
Played in six games, averaging 13.2 minutes off the bench.
Tore ACL in left leg in practice on Nov. 28 and redshirted the 2017-18 season.
Tallied eight points for the second straight game vs ETSU on Nov. 24, setting a new high in steals (2). Scored six of her points in the fourth quarter.
Her .622 field goal percentage ranked 4th in the ACC at the time.
Despite coming off the bench, Vaughn still ranked first on the team in blocks (1.2), third in offensive rebounds (2.3) and fifth in rebounds (4.3).
Scored 15 of her 17 total points in the second half at WKU on Nov. 14, helping the Irish to a 78-65 win. Vaughn went 8-for-9 from the field and collected seven rebounds.
Made her debut vs Mount St. Mary's on Nov. 11, recording nine points on 4-of-9 shooting. Reeled in the second most rebounds with seven.
Ranked No. 56 overall in the 2017 HoopGurlz espnW Top 100
Transferred to Paul VI Catholic High in Fairfax, Virginia, from Friends' Central School in Philadelphia, for her senior season where she was named co-captain
Led Paul VI to a No. 1 high school national team ranking in the USA Today high school poll
Achieved a 32-2 record in her senior season, earning the 2017 VISAA Girls State Championship
Averaged 14.6 points per game as a senior
Philadelphia Inquirer Southeastern Pennsylvania scoring leader in both her junior and sophomore seasons
Averaged 15 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks per game as a junior at Friends' Central School
Led Friends' Central to back-to-back league championships in her junior and sophomore seasons
Averaged 18 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks per game as a sophomore
Named Philadelphia All-City Classic Tournament MVP
Also played lacrosse as a freshman, where she contributed to the team's PAISSA championship
Ended her high school career with 1,735 points and 1,055 rebounds
Club Team: The Philadelphia Belles
PREP AWARDS/HONORS
2017 WCAC Player of the Year
2017 WCAC First Team
2017 Washington Post All-Met First Team
2017 VISAA Division I All-State Player of the Year
2017 VISAA Division I First Team All-State
2017 McDonald's All-American Nominee
2017 American Family Insurance All-USA Virginia Girls Basketball Team
2017 She's Got Game MVP
2016 Friends's League leader in scoring and double-doubles
2016 First Team Class A All-State in Pennsylvania
2016 First Team Friends' School League All-League Team
2016 Comcast Sports Fan Base Networks Varsity Girls MVP
2015 Third Team Class A All-State in Pennsylvania
Three-time All-Mainline First Team honors
Daughter of Terri and Martin Vaughn. Has two brothers and one sister
Father was captain and quarterback of the football team at Penn
Fluent in French, she won first place in the MCATFL French Oral Proficiency Contest in 2013
Volunteers with local community programs


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Episode 282 – Lance Richardson
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Episode 126 – People From Away
Virtual Memories Show #126:
Liz Hand – People From Away
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"When I was young, I always wanted to be a writer, but I thought that one could write science fiction and then also write 'serious' literature . . . that I could be Samuel R. Delany, but I could also be F. Scott Fitzgerald. That I could be Dorothy Parker, and I could be Angela Carter. But I found that you tend to get pigeonholed."
Award-winning author Elizabeth Hand joins the Virtual Memories Show to talk about her new novel, Wylding Hall ! We also talk about her need to try different genres, that pigeonholing process, how abandoning the supernatural for her Cass Neary novels was like working without a net, how her success at writing may be attributable to the Helsinki Bus Syndrome, what it was like to be at the punk scene in the mid-'70s, how she learned to strip down her prose for her recent (and excellent) noir crime novels, just how she ended up in coastal Maine, and more! Give it a listen!
"In the '70s, I really wanted to be a photographer. I wanted to be a lot of things that I wasn't. I wanted to be Lester Bangs. I wanted to be Patti Smith. I wanted to be all these things, but I had no talent for any of them. I was in the position of being the fan, the participant observer."
The conversation also covers the changing models and markets of genre writing, the importance of fan interaction, why she loves coming to Readercon (where we recorded this episode), why it ultimately paid off to opt in favor of experience over college classes, and why her protagonist Cass Neary is like her "if my brake lines had been cut when I was 20 years old and I'd never been able to come back."
We talk about a lot of books in this episode. Here's a list of 'em:
Elysium – Jennifer Marie Brissett
The Modern Antiquarian: A Pre-Millennial Odyssey Through Megalithic Britain – Julian Cope
I'm with the Band: Confessions of a Groupie – Pamela Des Barres
Afterparty – Daryl Gregory
Wylding Hall – Liz Hand
Generation Loss – Liz Hand
Available Dark – Liz Hand
Mortal Love – Liz Hand
Glimmering – Liz Hand
Lipstick Traces: A Secret History of the Twentieth Century, Twentieth Anniversary Edition – Greill Marcus
Hold Still: A Memoir with Photographs – Sally Mann
Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk – Legs McNeil
Tapping the Source – Kem Nunn
Edie: American Girl – Jean Stein, George Plimpton
The Red Pony – John Steinbeck
The Hobbit; or, There and Back Again – JRR Tolkien
Find Me – Laura van den Berg
Electric Eden: Unearthing Britain's Visionary Music – Rob Young
Enjoy the conversation! Then check out the archives for more great episodes! You might like:
John Crowley, Scott Edelman
Michael Dirda, part 1 and part 2
Theodora Goss, Valya Lupescu and Nancy Hightower
Maria Alexander
Elizabeth Hand is the bestselling author of 13 genre-spanning novels and four collections of short fiction. Her work has received the World Fantasy Award (four times), Nebula Award (twice), Shirley Jackson Award (twice), International Horror Guild Award (three times), the Mythopoeic Award, and the James Tiptree, Jr. Award, among others, and several of her books have been New York Times and Washington Post Notable Books. Her recent, critically acclaimed novels featuring Cass Neary, "one of literature's great noir anti-heroes" (Katherine Dunn) — Generation Loss , Available Dark , and the forthcoming Hard Light — have been compared to those of Patricia Highsmith. With Paul Witcover, Hand created DC Comic's early 1990s cult series ANIMA, whose riot grrl superheroine dealt with homeless teenagers, drug abuse, the AIDS epidemic and racial violence, and featured DC Comics' first openly gay teenager (the series also once guest-starred Conan O'Brien). Her 1999 play "The Have-Nots" was a finalist in London's Fringe Theater Festival and went on to play at the Battersea Arts Center. She has written numerous novelizations of films, including Terry Gilliam's Twelve Monkeys, and a popular series of Star Wars books for middle grade children. She is a longtime critic and book reviewer whose work appears regularly in the Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Salon, the Boston Review, among many others, and writes a regular column for the Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction. Her books and short fiction have been translated into numerous languages and have been optioned for film and television. She teaches at the Stonecoast MFA Program in Creative Writing, and recently joined the faculty of the Maine College of Art. She divides her time between the coast of Maine and North London, and is working on the fourth Cass Neary novel, The Book of Lamps and Banners.
Credits: This episode's music is Three Hours by Nick Drake. The conversation was recorded at the Boston Marriott Burlington on a pair of Blue enCORE 200 microphones feeding into a Zoom H5 digital recorder. I recorded the intro and outro on a Blue Yeti USB Microphone . Processing was done in Audacity and Logic Pro. Photo of Ms. Hand by Norman Walters.
Podcast: Theory and Practice
Virtual Memories: Katie Skelly – Theory and Practice
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"I'm never gonna be a parent, but if I were, I'd be like, 'We're skippin' this Goodnight, Moon thing; you're goin' to Pale Fire.'"
Cartoonist Katie Skelly joins the show to talk about her new book, Operation Margarine (AdHouse Books), which is really just an opportunity for us to talk about Barthes, Edie Sedgwick, and The Maxx, before getting to the moment when she was 15 and read the least "YA"-friendly book ever for all the wrong reasons. Along the way, we also talk about how she manages to work on her comics while holding down a (respectable) full-time job, why she'd rather hunt for a rare comic than buy something new, what it was like to belong to a high school anime club that only had two members. Go listen!
"6 o'clock hits, it's time to leave the office; what are you going to do with the four or five hours you have before going to sleep?"
Tom Spurgeon
Sheila Keenan/Nathan Fox
Michael Kupperman/Ivan Brunetti
Caitlin McGurk
Katie Skelly lives and works in Queens, NY. Her first graphic novel, Nurse Nurse, was published by Sparkplug Books in 2012. Her latest book, Operation Margarine, was published by AdHouse Books in 2014. You can find her on her website, on Tumblr, and on Twitter.
Credits: This episode's music is Katie's Been Gone by The Band. The conversation was recorded in my hotel room during the 2014 Toronto Comic Arts Festival on a Zoom H2n (I had some weird distortion/flutter on my usual Blue enCORE 200 microphones feeding into a Zoom H4n recorder, so I went with my backup recording) . The intro and outro were recorded on Blue Yeti USB Microphone . Processing was done in Audacity and Garage Band. Photo of Ms. Skelly by Amy Roth.
What It Is: 12/13/10
What I'm reading: I sorta defaulted into reading Black Swan Green , by David Mitchell. I was feeling kinda meh one evening this week, and it was on my Kindle, and I thought, "What the heck?" I'm enjoying it, but I'm waiting for the bizarre structural trick that characterizes Mitchell's novels. Since this one seems to be a novel about his childhood and his stammering problem, it's possible there's no pomo wackiness to it. I don't want to look it up to find out, preferring to let the book unfold itsowndamnself.
What I'm listening to: Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 , We Are Born , The Lady Killer , and the Monocle Weekly (from Helsinki!)
What I'm watching: More In Treatment (almost done with season 1), and Ric Burns' American Masters documentary on Andy Warhol. It wasn't as good as Andy Warhol: The Complete Picture , which I caught on PBS a year or two ago. There were a few problems with Burns' doc: it grinds to a halt when it covers Warhol's filmmaking (much as Warhol's films were exercises in inertia), it has to mess with timelines for its segment on "casualties of the Factory," it overemphasizes Edie Sedgwick and her death, and it spends about 15 minutes (of a total of 4 hours) on the post-shooting Warhol. After reading Bob Colacello's book on the post-1968 era, Holy Terror , I think that phase of his career is immensely interesting, but Burns gives it pretty short shrift. That other doc I mentioned also does a better job of showing Warhol's relation to his family, and the sheer weirdness of his mother living with him in NYC for 20 years. Anyway, the first half of Burns' doc is pretty good, but I felt that it lost its way from about 1965 on.
What I'm drinking: Nyquil. Not for recreational purposes.
What Rufus & Otis are up to: Posing for Christmas pictures.
Where I'm going: Nowhere!
What I'm happy about: An old pal got in touch with me for general shooting of the breeze on Friday. It was great to just catch up with her.
What I'm sad about: The way this year's just whirled by.
What I'm worried about: Getting most of my year-end 500-page issue done by Friday.
What I'm pondering: Whether I'll finally get around to writing that "favorite books of the decade" post that I delayed since January.


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Tales of Unwise Paths
Category Archives: Fiction – tales of unwise paths
The Institute by Stephen King review |The Guardian
The Institute by Stephen King review tested thrills with a topical spin
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2019/sep/15/the-institute-by-stephen-king-review? CMP=share_btn_tw
This entry was posted in Fiction - tales of unwise paths on September 28, 2019 by con.
3.The Girl Who Kicked the Hornets' Nest, Stieg Larsson
Giorgiana's Books
Swedish title : Luftslottet Som Sprangdes ( literally translation 'The Air Castle That Was Blown Up')
Publication date : May 2007
English publication: October 2009 UK
Product description : from the Trade Paperback edition
In the third volume of the Millennium series, Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition in a Swedish hospital, a bullet in her head.
But she's fighting for her life in more ways than one: if and when she recovers, she'll stand trial for three murders. With the help of Mikael Blomkvist, she'll need to identify those in authority who have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and violence. And, on her own, she'll seek revenge–against the man who tried to killer her and against the corrupt government institutions that nearly destroyed her life
If the first two book of Millennium series were good, the third is even better.
I enjoyed reading every word…
Out of the Unknown (BBC2, 1965-71)
Forgotten Television Drama
The science fiction single play anthology series Out of the Unknown(BBC2, 1965-71) has long been something of a holy grail DVD release for cult TV enthusiasts.
This entry was posted in Fiction - tales of unwise paths on September 3, 2018 by con.
The Arts - JustMeMike's New Blog
In the wonderful world of summer movies you will generally get a vast assortment of visual bonbons constructed from video games, cartoon characters, and comic books, along with new sequels to previously viewed originals, or even new visions of past originals. In short, we see stuff we've seen before. But when an original idea pops up in the form of a new movie, we must all take notice.
Christopher Nolan's brand new movie Inception which opened today, is indeed a new idea in film making and story telling. We've not really seen too many movies about dreams. Yes, we've seen many movies where there's something going on, and it's frightening, or it is intense, and then, someone awakens … and we realize that what we had just seen… was only a dream. That dream was a bit of deceptive gamesmanship by the screenwriter and director to either thrill us or…
This entry was posted in Fiction - tales of unwise paths on July 14, 2018 by con.
In Time – A Must See Movie For Those Interested In Social Issues
We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident
Time is money.
Time is power.
Time is life.
I'm not a professional movie reviewer. I just love movies and because of a class in college, I like getting into the heads of directors. Is this a movie just for entertainment purposes, or are they showing us something deeper? Is the focus on the characters or the message? What about the script? Does it tell, or does the director expect for the audience to understand deeper messages by showing rather than telling?
The movie In Time is one I just saw and want to watch again. Released in 2011, I somehow missed it. It is now being shown on FXM.
The message is deeper than the characters, although we need to watch the characters to understand the impact of the message.
In Time has taken everything about society and turned it into life expectancy that is issued out by unknown…
This entry was posted in Fiction - tales of unwise paths on November 25, 2017 by con.
Fallen (1998)
Forever Cinematic Movie Reviews
Evil is everywhere, and in everybody. That is never truer than in this film. I saw Fallen in its original theatrical run fourteen years ago. I loved it then, and I still love it today. I owned in on VHS, and later, it was one of the earliest DVDs I saw. At the time of release, I stated it was one of the best suspense thrillers I had seen. Now, even after being exposed to a wider array of films in that genre, this still holds up strongly for me. The supernatural twist surely adds to that. Fallen really is an inspired film of its genre that is gripping and engaging on multiple levels from the awesome beginning to the masterful ending.
Detective John Hobbes (Denzel Washington) has already arrested serial killer Edgar Reese (Elias Koteas). He's been convicted, and is now awaiting his execution in the gas chamber. Although…
This entry was posted in Fiction - tales of unwise paths on October 3, 2017 by con.
James McTeigue
Hugo Weaving as V
Natalie Portman as Evey Hammond
Stephen Rea as Eric Finch
Stephen Fry as Gordon Deitrich
John Hurt as Adam Sutler
A provocative and very arresting political/action thriller based on a comic, V for Vendetta is a confronting movie that tackles a lot of controversial topics and ideas with a sense of style and a brain that is sometimes lacking from films usually on this nature.
In a futuristic version of London, chaos has blighted everything along with an oppressive government. Being not dutiful to the ruling power results in imprisonment and death. Activists, homosexuals, and people of different races are frequently targeted just for being different. A virus has claimed many lives in the United Kingdom and Europe. Most prominently is the government in power, run by Adam Sutler; who exercises cruel control over nearly every aspect…
TV Review – Dark Skies
C.R. Berry
In an extra blog for this week, I'm reviewing Dark Skies, a conspiracy theory-based sci-fi series from the 90s, which followed in the footsteps of The X Files but was cancelled before its time. Spoilers ahead.
The main cast of Dark Skies
I try to avoid cancelled TV shows unless I know they've ended properly, which often means waiting for a show to become really popular. So many shows are cancelled after the end of the season, ending on unsatisfying cliff-hangers. With all these serialized shows around nowadays, it's like putting on a movie and having it turned off fifteen minutes before the end.
But in 1996, I was – ahem – ten years old. I had no idea Dark Skies was just going to stop before it had really gotten going.
Dark Skies is set in 1960s America and posits that aliens have secretly invaded and are among us…
Changeling.
Based on a true story of a child who was kidnapped, the police botch the investigation, then the mother is persecuted for trying to find her son.
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SPOILER ALERT!
Oh Clint, you've done it again! Changeling was produced in 2008 and is directed by Clint. It stars Angelina Jolie, John Malkovich and Jeffrey Donovan.
The film is set in 1928, Los Angeles. Single mother Christine Collins (Jolie) returns home from work to discover her nine-year-old son Walter is missing. The LAPD really doesn't do much to help Christine, so she turns to Reverend Gustav Briegleb (Malkovich) who publicises Christine's case and the corruption in the LAPD. Several months later the LAPD tells Christine her son has been found alive. Due to the recent publicity, the LAPD organises a public reunion, however the boy claiming to be Walter isn't Walter. Christine tells the LAPD that he is not Walter, but Captain J.J Jones (Donovan) insists the boy is Walter and pressures Christine into taking him home on a trial basis. Christine still convinced that he is not her…
This entry was posted in Fiction - tales of unwise paths on June 26, 2015 by con.
an unfinished dream
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she was the soft summer kiss,
a frisk of a butterfly breath on my weathered lips;
an evening breeze,
scented wine and tease.
her eyes were a journey,
a moth, flying in silence
towards the end of the tunnel
a dream that I didn't finish watching.
I woke her up, tickling her with my beard.
This entry was posted in Fiction - tales of unwise paths and tagged beard, dream, love, romance on May 19, 2015 by con.
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"I enjoy what I do."
Ernie started his real estate career at Domus Realty in 1999 and is now both Broker and co-owner of the company. Having previously worked in the financial services sector, his skills and knowledge made the transition to real estate a logical progression. An interest in continual learning and a dedication to excellent client service meant the culture at Domus was a perfect fit.
Ernie's extensive knowledge of the local real estate market is an asset to his clients. He brings integrity, dedication and professionalism to each phase of the real estate transaction. From finding the perfect neighbourhood to negotiating the best price for you, you can be assured that his personable, honest approach and commitment to your best interests will make the journey as stress-free as possible.
In 2008, Ernie received the Fellow of the Real Estate Institute of Canada designation which represents a high level of ethical and professional standards in the industry. He is also a certified Elder Planning Counsellor, enabling him to understand the unique needs of the rapidly growing senior population.
In addition to his work at Domus, Ernie has dedicated much of his time to volunteering both in the community and in the real estate industry. He has served many positions both locally and nationally and is driven to ensure that standards in our industry are constantly reviewed and updated and in the best interest of clients.
In his off time, Ernie enjoys downhill skiing, a pleasure he shares with his wife and two grown children. In summer, he enjoys time at their picturesque cottage in his home province of Prince Edward Island. There you might find him cooking up delicious meals for anyone lucky enough to drop by.


NEO is a decentralized and distributed ledger protocol that digitalizes real-world assets into digital ones, enabling registration, deposit, transfer, trading, clearing and settlement via a peer-to-peer network. NEO keeps records of the transfers of digital assets with e-contracts. In NEO, digital tokens generated by e-contracts function as general underlying data and could be used for recording rights and assets like equities, creditor's claims, securities, financial contracts, credit points, bills and currencies, and could be applied for areas like equity crowdfunding, equity trading, employee stock ownership plans, P2P financing, credit points, funds and supply-chain finance, etc.


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Penske Automotive Group Expands Presence in the United Kingdom
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Acquires Three BMW MINI Dealerships and a Collison Center
Adds $250 Million in Annualized Revenues; Builds Further Scale in U.K. Market
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: PAG), a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers, today announced that its U.K. subsidiary ("Sytner Group") has acquired three BMW MINI dealerships and a collision center in the U.K. The acquired dealerships are located in South East England, north of London, complementing the existing presence of 32 BMW MINI franchises operated by the company in the U.K. market.
Commenting on the acquisition, Darren Edwards, CEO of the Sytner Group, said, "I am pleased to announce that we have expanded our relationship with the BMW and MINI brands in the U.K. The acquisition of these dealerships enhances our position as the largest retail partner for the BMW and MINI brands in the U.K. and provides an opportunity for our business to build additional scale in this important market. We welcome these new businesses to our team."
This acquisition is expected generate $250 million in annualized revenues for Penske Automotive Group and was funded using existing capacity under the company's U.K.-based credit agreement. Year-to-date 2022, Penske Automotive Group has added approximately $550 million in annualized revenue through acquisitions and open points.
About Penske Automotive
Penske Automotive Group, Inc., (NYSE: PAG) headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is a diversified international transportation services company and one of the world's premier automotive and commercial truck retailers. PAG operates dealerships principally in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Japan and is the largest retailer of commercial trucks in North America for Freightliner. PAG also distributes and retails commercial vehicles, diesel and gas engines, power systems and related parts and services principally in Australia and New Zealand. Additionally, PAG owns 28.9% of Penske Transportation Solutions, a business that manages a fleet of over 360,000 vehicles providing innovative transportation, supply chain and technology solutions to North American fleets. PAG is a member of the Fortune 500, Russell 1000, and Russell 3000 indexes, and is ranked among the World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine. For additional information, visit the company's website at www.penskeautomotive.com.
Caution Concerning Forward Looking Statements
Statements in this press release may involve forward-looking statements, including forward-looking statements regarding Penske Automotive Group, Inc.'s financial performance, and growth plans. Actual results may vary materially because of risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. These risks and uncertainties include, among others, the duration, severity, and resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, government mandated restrictions on our business in light of COVID-19 or otherwise, economic and geo-political conditions generally, conditions in the credit markets, changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, changes in tariff rates, changes in the distribution model in our international operations via agency or other means, adverse conditions affecting a particular manufacturer, including the adverse impact to the vehicle and parts supply chain due to limited vehicle availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of automotive semiconductor chips or other components, natural disasters, recall or other disruptions that interrupt the supply of vehicles or parts to us, changes in consumer credit availability, the outcome of legal and administrative matters, and other factors over which management has limited control. These forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with additional information about Penske Automotive Group's business, markets, conditions, and other uncertainties, which could affect Penske Automotive Group's future performance. These risks and uncertainties are addressed in Penske Automotive Group's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and its other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). This press release speaks only as of its date, and Penske Automotive Group disclaims any duty to update the information herein.
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Organizations which are associated with CAUSES that are about people or circumstances that are EXTERNAL to the organization (e.g., homeless youth; individuals who don't know how to safely and effectively invest their life savings; rivers that are polluted) and organizations that DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO THESE CAUSES (house the homeless; provide high integrity and high quality investment counsel and services; clean the rivers) are the first two elements in what I call "organization's souls".
The "souls" I have found in some not-for-profits and businesses are core ideals and philosophies in these organizations, that energize and propel successive waves of employees to high levels of achievement and engagement and lead to successful trajectories for those organizations, over long periods of time.
In The Soul of the Organization (APress, 2012 and available through Amazon.com), I examine the elements of "soul" in five not-for-profit organizations (Stanford and Notre Dame Universities, Sisters of Mercy, Larkin Street Youth Services, and San Francisco International Airport) and six businesses (Williams-Sonoma Inc., Barclays Global Investors, Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill Lynch Private Client Group, Dodge & Cox, and Levi Strauss & Company). The stories of each of these organizations demonstrate how their strong "souls" and core values and "reasons for being" have contributed to long-time success and continuing strong employee engagement.
What organizations do you know of with "souls"? Join the conversation on Facebook.


In this article, we establish the characteristics of a data collector suitable for ongoing data collection as well as the kind of information you need to effectively perform root cause analyses of Oracle database performance problems. We also examine why Trace Event 10046 and Oracle Statspak don't meet our criteria.
Wait-based methodology–Root cause analyses rely heavily on session-level wait events data. Therefore, the data collector of choice must subscribe to the Oracle Wait Interface.
Session-level granularity–Performance root cause analyses also require raw (low-level) session-level data. Summarized session-level data has some value, but instance-level granularity is too coarse and is not suitable for this purpose.
Always-on and low overhead–Because no one knows when a performance problem will occur, the data collector must be running at all times (meaning continuous collection or sampling). The collector must also be able to simultaneously monitor all foreground database connections. Therefore, low processing overhead is extremely important.
Historical repositories–Repositories are important because they allow you to look back in time to discover what went on in the database, just like surveillance tapes that investigators rely on to solve a crime or mystery. You should have a separate repository for sessions or connections, wait events, and SQL statements. There is more discussion on repositories in the "Sampling for Performance Using PL/SQL Procedure" section.
Trace event 10046, not to be confused with wait events, is the best utility to trace processes, bar none. The trace file contains information on SQL statements, parses and executions, bind variables, and wait events. You can trace foreground and background processes with it. It is perfect for ad hoc tracing when you need runtime information at the lowest granular level and you have established the tracing timeframe.
It generates too much data. The fine-grain data that it offers is synonymous with high volume, especially at levels 8 and 12. The amount of trace data generated at these levels can quickly consume all the space in your UDUMP/BDUMP directory. For this reason, trace event 10046 is seldom enabled at the instance level. If it is, it is only for a brief moment, usually at the request and guidance of Oracle Support. Forget about enabling this for all processes on a 24×7 basis. It is not even practical to trace one long-running session from start to finish. You have to be very selective about when to start and stop tracing, which means you need to have a rough idea of when the problem will arise.
It is expensive. The comprehensiveness of this trace facility is synonymous with overhead. The overhead will further degrade the performance of an already slow-running process.
Despite the vast amount of data generated at levels 8 and 12, it is still not enough. You will only find raw event data in the trace file. You may see something like "WAIT #12: nam='db file scattered read' ela= 0 p1=106 p2=60227 p3=8". Obviously, it is not user-friendly and there is no value-added interpretation. You have to manually translate P1 and P2 to discover the object name, which is a laborious task, especially when many objects are present. Furthermore, translations performed after the fact can be erroneous if the object is dropped and/or the same space is occupied by another object. There is also no cross-referencing in the trace file. For example, when there is an enqueue wait, the trace file records the P1, P2, and P3 values for the enqueue event, but there is no data about the blocking session or the SQL statement that the blocker executes. In this case, you only get half of the story.
Perhaps the biggest drawback with the trace event 10046 facility is that it is impractical as an ongoing data collector, though it is technically possible.
Oracle Corporation introduced Statspack in Oracle 8.1.6 as a tool to collect and store performance data. Statspack provides instance-level diagnostic data, which is too coarse for root cause analysis. Although it is possible to take session-level snapshots with Statspack, it is not designed for tracking every database connection. Therefore, we do not consider Statspack a suitable data collector. To find out more about why Statspack is not suitable for collecting session-level performance data, refer to the "10046 Alternatives" white paper at www.ioug.org.


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Mother and daughter duo flourish in Great Britain championships
Lisa (left) and mother Sally Mills
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Sally and Lisa Mills scooped a number of individual and team honours at the Great Britain national championships in Swansea.
The mother and daughter duo, from Findon, did Mid Sussex Marlins proud with a number of fine performances.
Sally claimed five golds, a silver and bronze medal from the individual and team events she participated in.
Her sole solo gold came in the 100metres butterfly.
Sally finished third in the 50m butterfly and claimed silver in the 100m event to cap her individual participation.
But the experienced swimmer was not finished there.
She claimed top spot in four relay events, breaking two British records in the process.
National records were smashed in the 4 x 200m and 4 x 50m freestyle events.
Sally's team then set a new European and world record in the 4 x 50m medley relay.
Daughter Lisa also displayed her talents in a number of events.
The Mid Sussex Marlins member managed to collect two bronze medals for her efforts.
Both of which came in team relay events. Lisa claimed a personal best time in the individual 200m breaststroke, finishing seventh.
Fourth and sixth-placed finishes followed in the 50m and 100m breaststroke events respectively to cap her individual participation.
Sussex swimming prospect Charlotte Johnson starring in national and county competitions
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Bronze medals were then collected in the 4 x 200m freestyle relay and 4 x 50m medley relay to round off what proved a fruitful event for the mother and daughter pair.
The duo are now back in training ahead of the World Champions that take place in South Korea in just seven weeks time. They have set up a crowdfunding page in order to raise funds for the trip.
More can be found at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/lisa-mills-1
Former Brighton winger back at Worthing with a point to prove after departing National League side Bromley
Sussex skipper to the rescue: Brown passes 500 for season in Kidderminster recovery
Sussex overseas star Rashid Khan has World Cup match to forget for Afghanistan


We like sweets and we like fats. That's why we serve cheesecake for dessert instead of carrot sticks. Great for the taste buds but not for the waistline. And when the belt starts to become too tight, we try to forget the dessert. But some people just can't.
We like sweets and we like fats. That's why we serve cheesecake for dessert instead of carrot sticks. Great for the taste buds but not for the waistline. And when the belt starts to become too tight, we try to forget the dessert. But some people just can't. They have all the best intentions to shed those extra pounds, but they just can't give up eating the sweetened fatty stuff. It is as if they were addicted to junk food. And they may well be, at least based on an interesting study carried out at the Scripps Research Institute in Florida. Let's make something clear right off the bat here. The test subjects were rats, not people. And as with any other rodent study, extrapolation to humans may or may not be valid. Scripps neuroscientist Dr. Paul Kenny, like many researchers around the world, was interested in the vexing problem of weight control. Why do some people have such a difficult time controlling their food intake in the face of extensive publicity about the horrors of obesity? Could it be that their body chemistry has somehow gone awry? Could a rat feeding study possibly shed light on the situation?
Kenny fed one cohort of rats the usual rat chow while another group was allowed to feast on sausage, bacon and cheesecake to their heart's delight. Actually their hearts probably were not delighted by the onslaught of fat, but that was not the point of this study. As one might expect, the rats on the fatty diet ballooned. All the animals were fitted with electrodes implanted in the brain designed to monitor the activity of their pleasure centers. No great surprise, the rats dining on the fat feast got a great deal of pleasure. Their brain neurons were pumping out more and more dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. Dopamine fits into so-called dopamine receptors, much like a key fits a lock. When the fit is right, pleasure is sensed. And then a strange thing happened. The rats' nervous system reacted to the increased levels of dopamine by curbing the activity of the receptors. Sort of a protective physiological reaction to an abnormal level of dopamine activity. And what did the rats do in response? They ate more, their bodies subconsciously wanting to produce more dopamine to counter the poor receptor activity. Even subjecting the animals to electric shocks when they approached the food was not a deterrent. Now, that sure sounds like addiction! Indeed, the chemistry here is very similar to that of cocaine addiction. Cocaine increases the stimulating activity of dopamine, which in turn provides so much pleasure that people are unable to give up the drug. We are not talking about physiological addiction here, such as seen with heroin. In that case serious physical symptoms are associated with withdrawal of the drug. The cocaine or the junk food addictions are based on not wanting to give up the pleasure associated with the activity. This can be very powerfully addictive psychologically.
The researchers went on to prove their point by cleverly using a virus to down-regulate dopamine receptors in healthy normal weight rats and noting their increased appetite for junk foods. So what does this mean for humans? That the pleasure we get out of eating fatty foods can be addictive. Pastries, ice cream, pizza, hamburgers, French fries fall into that category of being dopamine releasers. Nobody talks about being addicted to broccoli, apples or oat bran. But luckily humans have something that rats don't. A brain capable of making intelligent decisions. And the intelligent decision is to limit junk foods even if this presents a challenge.
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KU to Host KSU on ESPN College GameDay in Men's Basketball on Kansas Day
KU Players' Reaction to ESPN College GameDay Announcement
LAWRENCE, Kan. – The eyes of the men's college basketball world will focus on the state of Kansas Saturday, January 29, when ESPN originates College GameDay from historic Allen Fieldhouse. The Jayhawks will battle Kansas State at 6 p.m. (Central) on ESPN.
Coincidentally, the date marks Kansas Day – the 150th anniversary of Kansas becoming the 34th State in the Union.
For KU, this will mark the fourth time Allen Fieldhouse will host ESPN College GameDay in the seven-year history of the show. Last year, the Sunflower Showdown in Manhattan took center stage for ESPN GameDay with KU edging KSU, 81-79 in overtime.
"This is a great way to showcase the KU program and the Big 12 in what will be a big celebration for our state," Kansas head coach Bill Self said. "The (ESPN College) GameDay crew has not been here since we renovated Allen Fieldhouse, so this will be good to show the nation what improvements we have made to the best venue for college basketball."
Kansas and Kansas State are in many preseason national top 10 polls heading into the 2010-11 season. The Jayhawks return three starters, 12 letterwinners and are six-time defending Big 12 regular-season champions, while the Wildcats advanced to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight and return four starters from 2009-10.
"The Big 12 is going to be terrific once again this year with a lot of outstanding teams," Self said. "I feel Kansas and Kansas State will be two of those teams contending for the conference title this season,"
Also in celebration of Kansas Day, the KU women's team will be playing at Kansas State on January 29. Start time for that game is to be determined.
"As we celebrate Kansas Day and the 150th year of our state, we are excited to share this Sunflower Showdown with the entire the nation," Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson said. "The tradition of basketball is rich in Kansas, and both the men's and women's teams of the University of Kansas and Kansas State University are respected programs in the Big 12. It is a pleasure to welcome ESPN GameDay to the state of Kansas for the second straight year and for this exciting rivalry."
Kansas has actually been featured every season on ESPN College GameDay. In addition to last year's game at Kansas State, in 2006 Kansas played at Texas with ESPN College GameDay present.
2011 ESPN College GameDay Schedule
Date – Site – Game(s)
Jan. 15 – Knoxville, Tenn. – Vanderbilt at Tennessee (men & women)
Jan. 22 – West Lafayette, Ind. – Michigan State at Purdue
Jan. 29 – LAWRENCE, KAN. – KANSAS STATE AT KANSAS
Feb. 5 – Lexington, Ky. – Florida at Kentucky
Feb. 12 – Philadelphia, Pa. – Pittsburgh at Villanova
Feb. 19 – East Lansing, Mich. – Illinois at Michigan State
Feb. 26 – Blacksburg, Va. – Duke at Virginia Tech
March 5 – Waco, Texas – Texas at Baylor


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How to Get Married at Kensington Palace
By Rachel Epstein
My boss likes a lot of things (Harry Potter and candles, mostly), but there is nothing she loves obsesses over more than the royals. And because, naturally, I am an extension of her being (and create 90 percent of our site's royal coverage), I also have an unusual obsession with the royal family. So when she discovered—amidst her own wedding planning!—that you can get married at Kensington Palace, we both a) freaked out and b) accepted that maybe we didn't need to be set up on a blind date with a prince after all...though it would still be nice.
Since she already booked her wedding venue and I'm still single, help us live out our dreams vicariously through you and have your wedding at the current residence of Kate, Will, George, Charlotte, Louis, and the rest of your favorite royals. Here's how.
Where would the ceremony be?
Most likely inside one of the state apartments, which can hold up to 150 guests. You can also get married in The Orangery, formerly a conservatory built for Queen Anne, where Nicky Hilton famously got married to James Rothschild, and which allows almost 1,000 people to attend.
What about the reception?
It can also be in one of the state apartments. According to the website, the Kensington Palace Pavilion (available in the daytime and evening) holds up to 300 guests. Summer receptions also have the option of being held in the East Front Gardens, Sunken Garden, or the Orangery Lawn mentioned above.
You can see the individual rooms and their capacities here.
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Can I decorate however I'd like?
Sorta. You just have to use Kensington Palace's pre-approved list of suppliers—we're talkin' entertainment, caterers, and florists. There are even vendors available for the most crucial aspects like fireworks and luxury toilets. See the full list below.
LIST OF APPROVED SUPPLIERS
Will I be able to see the space beforehand?
Unclear (and it likely depends on what exactly you'd like), but according to E! it will cost at least $23,000 for daytime ceremonies and receptions. You can find out the exact amount by enquiring with KP here.
Can I invite George and Charlotte?
Hard no, but there's a chance they could be watching from their window.
Do I need to get married here?
I'm not going to tell you how to live your life, but absolutely.
LEARN MORE then BOOK IT.
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The Mariner is back on sale tomorrow ahead of the Dartford game at Blundell Park.
The Mariners Trust appeal to supporters to stop bringing smoke bombs to fixtures, in their regular article.
We give you an insight into the mind of Mariners right-back Paul Bignot in 'Inform'.
Northern Irish midfielder Paddy McLaughlin talks about his team mates and selects an impressive 'Best XI'.
The Mariner columnist Ali Mills discusses recent behaviour by football mascots – you might be surprised what they get up to!
Winger Jack Mackreth explains that he now feels as though he's starting to show fans his potential in the main interview.
In 'Flash Back' we remember the team that won the Third Division North title in 1955/56.
Town director Dave Roberts writes about his 'Flash in The Pan', the 'flying Dutchman', Marcel Cas.
Plus there are seven pages on our opponents – Dartford.
The Mariner will on sale for £3 around the ground, but with a voucher from either Friday or Saturday's Grimsby Telegraph, supporters can claim a copy for just £1.