The SunPy map class has a custom rotate functionality, similar to IDL's ROT function. This uses a Python C-API extension which should be compiled by installing sunpy. If for any reason this build process fails, you will not be able to use the C-API rotate code, but will be able to still use all the functionality of map.
What happens is, because the C-API extension is not found, the rotate() function defaults to the spline interpolation method of order 3 which is implemented in scipy.
To fix the C-API you should try and reinstall SunPy, if this still fails please ask the mailing list for assistance.
This information is especially useful if you are running into a bug and need help.
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The Virgin Myths
Sky patterns have been imbued with mythology since time immemorial. Our constellations and stars—and the signs of the zodiac—are primarily named after mythical figures. Thus, the relationship between astrology and mythology is as old as people looking up at the sky and talking about it. The link to divine wisdom in "the heavens" has always been there, too, and the first religions involved Sun worship. Many of us still see the vast reverence of All Creation in the stars and space. Some of us still see gods and goddesses doing their work in how the planets influence us Down Below.
To understand the sign of Virgo more deeply, I wanted to research the Virgo myth and ponder its connection to our modern times. The constellation of Virgo has been a cosmic stage with many mythical characters, but they all reflect the same themes of maidens, purity and fertility. In India Virgo was Kauni, the mother of the great god Krishna. The Babylonians linked her with the goddess Ishtar. You'll recognize the Greek parallel: When Ishtar descended into the Underworld to reclaim her husband Tammuz, god of the Harvest, the earth went dark. Nothing grew.
It's the same idea as the Greek Persephone, daughter of Zeus and Demeter, abducted by Hades. To avenge the abduction of Persephone, Demeter (in Roman myth, Ceres) ruined the harvests and left the earth barren. Only when Demeter struck a deal with Hades (Pluto in astrology) did she relent and release her hold on crop growth, initiating the first rebirth of nature. Because of her mother's negotiation with Hades/Pluto, Persephone remains in the Underworld part of the year, during which the crops die. Nature resumes its course every spring, the natural New Year, when Persephone returns.
Gods and Monsters has long been one of my favorite websites on mythology, even more so once I read an interpretation of the Virgo myth from this source. [2] It focuses on what I have long written about as the core energy of the Virgo archetype, instead of a ridiculous limitation of the term to literal, physical virginity (intact hymen). Self-contained and self-sufficient are the keywords this site advocates along with the concept that s/he who can find fulfillment in herself can help others create it because she knows what it is and how to make it so. My favorite line from this article is truly quotable:
" The virgo myth should not be interpreted as a woman who is a virgin, but rather a nurturing woman who is a mother to all of the earth. "
~ Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters (G&M), a site title which certainly takes into account the extremes of the characters in mythology, advocates Virgo as representing The Great Goddess. Also noted by this source: In early Babylonian mythology, the grain goddess Nidoba was often considered to be the first incarnation of Virgo. This particular myth is consistent with the view of Virgo "being the self-sustaining, life-giving caretaker that most Virgo mythology follows."
Most of the goddesses linked to Virgo like Demeter and Ceres were fertility goddesses or goddesses of the harvest.
This view captures Virgo as caring for humankind through her fertility, which in my humble opinion, is more than literal. Because Virgo is a Mercury-ruled sign, this also includes caretaking through her fertile mind.
In the constellation Virgo, a woman is said to be holding a spike of corn, punctuating the myth of the Harvest Goddess.
These are just the first hints that Virgo is preparing us for the next sign, Libra. She finds fulfillment in self-containment and teaches us the ropes to get to wholeness and harvest. As stated in Wholeness and the Inner Marriage, s/he who learns self-containment first is unlikely to lose him- or herself in the Sign of Other, the downside of Libra. Learning the lessons of Virgo, first, helps us to make the most of the partnership sign. It leads to more realistic, supportive relationships between two whole people, not broken souls seeking partners to make them whole—a terrible burden to place on any human being.
Other mythical women believed to represent Virgo were Dike (Greek), Astrea (Greek) and Erigone (Roman). They all represented Justice, another hint that Virgo sets us up for the sign of Libra.
I urge anyone interested in Virgo mythology to read this source material on G&M in its entirety. It is unbelievably rich. The author (uncredited) muses on how it evolved that so many goddesses were considered virgins in the physical way and how that interpretation narrows knowing the true meaning of Virgo. Mentioned as one of those goddesses is Artemis, who was the hunter goddess and Chiron's foster mother. She has been portrayed in some places as having 50 breasts, ironically the number of years of a full Chiron cycle. She was also written up as a physical virgin. Also noted is the fact that many of the "virgins" in mythology are more tied to the Virgo myth via their mothers, including both Ceres and Demeter. Score another point for the Earth mothering aspects of the sign.
In the end, three archetypes evolve out of the various Virgo myths: "the Harvest Mothers, the Ladies of Justice and the Youthful Virgins." Of all of them, the writer(s) on the G&M site nominate Astrea as the strongest contender for embodying the Virgo myth. The art on the link to Astrea in the previous sentence looks like the epitome of a Radical Virgo—plus one of her names is the Star Maiden, bringing in that radical Uranian flavor to the other aspects of her persona that are Virgoan (virgin) and Libran (goddess of justice).
Astrea was the last of the celestial beings to leave Earth. She did so only because she was tired of taking care of a humanity bent on destroying itself. From this bit of mythology, I can't help but conclude that my contention in the original article, The Radical Virgo, was spot-on about the Virgo archetype's assignment to help save us during our current, critical turning-point. In the musical Kiss Me Kate, we're advised to Brush Up Your Shakespeare. (Supposedly it will even wow women to quote him.) My song is Brush up Your Virgo—start mirroring her now. Her skills are crucial to these times and could make or break us. Especially important is looking within for fulfillment, which redirects the responsibility for your happiness to the only person who can create it for you—you. This shift in consciousness alone would create a chain reaction of wholeness capable of changing the world. Imagine humanity with minimal guilt and blame.
Some other interesting tidbits about Virgo from sky lore: I never realized it before, but Virgo is the second largest constellation in the sky and one of the oldest, originally known as Ishtar. [3] While most of its stars are inconspicuous, Spica stands out as the brightest star in the region. Spica is the ear of Virgo's wheat in the sky, lighting up the concepts of harvest and separating the wheat from the chaff, Virgo's sifting and integrating skill. [4] I don't know if Virgo's second largest position accents her importance, but it sure says she owns a lot of real estate in the sky. Like most real estate moguls, I think we can at least color her influential. Hydra, the water serpent, is the largest. [5]
I hope this journey into mythology supports your continued look at the evolution of the sign of Virgo. This blog was born to bring that new look to light and to encourage all the possibilities for planetary healing encompassed within the Cosmic Earth Mother archetype I call the Radical Virgo.
Photo Credit: © LenaPics - Fotolia.com
[1] Heavens Above - http://www.heavens-above.com/myth.aspx?con=vir&lat=0&lng=0&loc=B&alt=0&tz=CET
[2] Gods and Monsters –http://www.gods-and-monsters.com/virgo-myth.html
[3] The Radical Virgo suggests you pass on the movie of the same name, Ishtar (1987). My inner movie critic cringed, but maybe I wasn't having a funny day. Still, 3.9 stars out of 10 on IMBD does not suggest a blockbuster.
[4] Pepperdine University: Virgo the Virgin - http://faculty.pepperdine.edu/dgreen/Astronomy/Resources/Constellation_Guide/constellation_history/virgo.htm
[5] Many of you know Hydra from the Chiron myth. It was the many-headed serpent Hercules encountered. The poison he made from its venom was used on an arrow he shot during a skirmish that ended up accidentally piercing Chiron's leg and causing his incurable wound.
Source: Info Please, Constellations - http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/largest-smallest-constellations.html
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Чидвия (Шильдига) — река в Архангельской области России.

Река протекает по западной части Беломорско-Кулойского плато. Берёт начало из озера Чидвозеро. В верхнем течении течёт в западном, юго-западном направлении, в среднем течении, севернее озера Ижмозеро, поворачивает на северо-запад. Впадает в реку Мудьюга. Питание снеговое и дождевое. Длина реки составляет 87 км, площадь водосборного бассейна — 500 км. Недалеко от Чидвозера реку пересекает мост автодороги «Архангельск — Поморье»

Крупнейшие притоки: Черновка, Елков, Пала, Большой Чёрный.

Данные водного реестра
По данным государственного водного реестра России и геоинформационной системы водохозяйственного районирования территории РФ, подготовленной Федеральным агентством водных ресурсов:
 Бассейновый округ — Двинско-Печорский
 Речной бассейн — Мудьюга
 Водохозяйственный участок — Реки бассейна Белого моря от северо-восточной границы р. Золотица до мыса Воронов без р. Северная Двина

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Топографические карты

Реки Приморского района (Архангельская область)
Бассейн Мудьюги (реки, впадающей в Белое море)

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Situated on the English Channel, at the heart of a natural site, the town of Paimpol will reveal to you the charms of medieval, authentic Brittany. This charming little port is well worth the detour!
The town of Paimpol stands where land and sea meet, where the soul of Brittany can be seen in all its glory. Stroll through the streets of this beautiful medieval town, from Place du Martray to the Latin Quarter, then head to the harbour and its lively restaurants.
Admire the beautiful 500-year-old timber houses and the residences of the ship-owners.


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Happy New Year! Thanks for logging in, and GOOD LUCK!!
Not surprising for a writer, my number one resolution is to set AND KEEP a weekly word goal to finish a first draft in four months.
First, come as close as possible to finishing my degree and secondly, learn how to fold a fitted sheet when doing laundry!! Also looking fwd to Dony Jay's next installment!
My goal this year is to extend how far I can run. I started running two years ago (having never run before) to improve my health and to challenge myself. In 2016 I ran a 13.1k race, my furthest distance ever! Very proud of that accomplishment and now I want to add another mile or two.
Let go of things I can't change. Read a book a week. Be more positive. Keep up my 10,000 step daily routine.
I resolve to enjoy life everyday with activities such as crafting, hiking, reading, or traveling. Our family has lost a few members in 2016 and they were all too young. I want no regrets and want to try living to the fullest, in the moment. Peace.
Build bookshelves for my big book collection.
Remember to take care of myself as well as those I volunteer for and not with food!! Instead read favorite authors and find one new author to read each month.
To be healthier and being positive in the new year! Working towards my goal! To have Courage!
I read lots of books, but I rarely post reviews of the books I have read. My resolution to post (on Amazon and Goodreads) at least 18 reviews of books I have read. I post as "3 no 7" (it's a long story) so be sure to look for my reviews.
My resolution is to not beat myself up over last years resolutions that I did not keep.
I'm resolving to do something with my yard this year. Not just veggies. I want flowers!
Get a publishing deal for my ninja mystery thriller!
My number one resolution is to once again always tip waitstaff a minimum of $5, no matter how small the bill.
My number one goal is to break 20:30 in a 5k race.
My new years resolution is to try and better myself I also hope that people quit whining about things and be happy and bve respectful of others!!!
My literary New Year's resolution is to diversify my reading in 2017 by completing Book Riot's Read Harder Challenge.
My first resolution ever (but then I'm only 66) is to help my wife succeed in her new career as a yoga instructor and ayurvedic chef. With luck I'll actually get something published, too.
My goals are to write a new television pilot and a new novel and to keep up the hunt for a new literary agent.
My resolution is to read at least 2 books a month and quit smoking.
my #1 New Years resolution is to continue recovery with daily walking and reading time.
Finalize my novel for self-publishing.
To work on one of my stories once a day and hopefully finish ONE before NaNoWriMo in November.
Walk more and lose weight.
Mine is to try to get my finances under control.
I strive to live life to the fullest and to continue to read gret books!
My #1 goal is to publish my first full-length novel.
My goal is to be the first male member of the rogue women writers of espionage! This is because I know they will appreciate my non-fiction book about my experiences as a counterespionage officer during the Cold War. My book is titled "Rainy Street Stories". I certainly look forward to hearing from you!
My number 1 resolution is to get healthier this year. Go to the Dr, eat more vegetables, walk more and sadly eat less chocolate.
To donate blood more often.
I have been fighting plantars fasciitis for more than a year and my goal is to kick it to the curb! I am eating healthier (Med diet, though not really dieting), trying to exercise more (plan to join a gym), and just get moving to lose weight. It's been a vicious cycle, need to exercise, then pay for it the next day when foot and back hurt!
The only New Year's Resolution I've ever made that I've kept is to stop making New Year's Resolutions. However, I do have a goal of reading more this year, especially off my TBR shelves.
My resolution for this year is to regularly post reviews of books I read. I read many, many books, but I have not been diligent about reviewing them, so my resolution is to post at least 2 reviews per month on Goodreads and/or Amazon.
I want to live simpler and be happy in 2017. I want to mindfully think of each day as a new gift to celebrate being alive. I've made a bucket list of places to travel, people to cheer and my writing goals. I hope to give a dose of random kindness to someone else each day, if only to warm their heart and make them feel as alive as I do. I have put on my positive hat. Happy New Year to all of you who are reading this.
My only resolution is to allow myself more flexibility in how I spend my time. I have so many interests and have neglected most of them for the last two years. Now have the time to fold them into my daily plans.
My resolution? To remember as a full time caregiver, to breath and realize that I cannot control everything and to be a duck and let what I can't change, or control, roll off my back. To allow myself the luxury to just dive into my books and relax.
My Number One New Years resolution is to be as healthy as I can. My second resolution is to read as many books as I can!
"Now Is The New Later" I saw this on a shirt while Christmas shopping. It grabbed my attention and really stuck with this procrastinator in her 50s. Decided to make it my "goal" for 2017.
To live and eat healthier. And to read more books!!!
Well, I know it sounds contrived, but I hope to read more this year. Life sort of got in the way last year so I'm going to try to be more organized so I can have more free time.
Try not to be so upset with politics and the USA election results.
Go to the gym more often to get this excess weight off.
My number one resolution is to stay as healthy as possible.
Number one resolution is to live more fully in the moment & worry less about the future.
Become more active and enjoy getting some exercise!
To get into better health and read more books this year.
My resolution for the new year is to maintain my 80-pound weight loss and remain a Size 0 to 2. I decided to take charge of my own health care and lose weight in order to reduce the need for visits to the doctor. I plan to stay trim and do what I can to take a continued, preventative approach to health care, especially given the rising costs of medical care. In addition, I plan to add a work-out regimen to my strict diet of non-processed foods, limited carbohydrates and a healthy daily balance of greens and protein.
While I have several resolutions, I now have a new one; get caught up on this amazing blog! I have just discovered it today thanks to my husband meeting KJ at the Shot Show in Vegas about an hour ago. He text me immediately (as I am an aspiring spy writer), and I am SO excited to find about all these amazing women! I can hardly wait to sift through all of your information and experiences. Thank you, it's like Christmas all over again!
Revel in the joy of writing!
I make no new year's resolutions...just daily ones. The first and foremost is to do better today than I did yesterday.
My resolution is to continue to try and be more kind. As well as to actually begin the book I have written in my head so many times.
My resolution is to complete the final edits on my first novel and move onto the first draft of my second novel.
To be a mentor to my 10 year old granddaughter who attended the DC march with her mother. And, to support my son, the feminist as he models for my grandson how to be a man.
My resolution is to drink more water, read more and to stay positive...for myself, my family and friends and my students.
My resolution is to drink more water and eat less sugar.
My new years resolution is to just get better.
Just relax and enjoy life more this year.
I always resolve to complete my daily To-do list in ink...And any of the extra to-do in pencil!
To read more without guilt!
Though I am a man, I do read books on espionage and suspense. I love thrillers. So I signed up to receive the emails of Rogue Women. Pls don't rough me up for being a man, LOL.
To spend less time online and more time on my reading & needlework. Oh yeah, on housework too.


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Ministry of DoNER to organise North East Festival as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
By Odisha Diary bureau On Apr 26, 2022
New Delhi : The Ministry of DoNER, as a part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, is organizing North East Festival across all the eight North Eastern States from 28th April, 2022 to 4th May, 2022. As India is celebrating its 75 years of its Independence, its glorious history, people, culture and achievements during the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, the Ministry intends to highlight the beauty of the North Eastern Region and its achievements in various fields through this festival.
The seven day festival, which is being celebrated at the Regional and State level, aims to showcase the achievements of North Eastern Region with the Spirit of "Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi".
During the last eight years, the North Eastern Region has made impressive leads in connectivity. Whereas only Guwahati was linked by Railways prior 2014, today two more capitals have been linked subsequently and the work on connecting the rest of capital cities is underway. Similarly, work is underway to connect the State capitals of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland through Four Lanes and alternate two lane highways to Sikkim. The connectivity in interior areas is being given a fillip through the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojna. As on date, there are 15 operational airports in the North East and work on 24 projects for upgradation and modernization and creation of new airports is underway. In a similar way, projects are underway in telecom, power, international connectivity and Science and Technology.
Under the spirit of "Hum Kisi Se Kam Nahi, various programmes have been slotted across all the eight States. These programmes cover all the areas which are critical to the development of the North East including infrastructure, investment potential, energy needs and role of women in development of North East.
The Festival will also celebrate sportspersons of the North Eastern Region through full one week sports event which will be culminating on 3rd May, 2022 at Imphal. Further, the States will also be celebrating the whole week with a wide range of activities and events in a Jan Bhagidari mode.
President of India has consented to be present at the Valedictory function at Guwahati on 4th May, 2022.
Odisha Diary bureau
PM Narendra Modi to interact with CMs to review the COVID-19 situation tomorrow
Maximum All India Power demand met crosses 201 GW on 26th April 2022
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AMAZING ! Thank you for this ! You helpful me a lot.
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Home » Politics » Staten Island Is Not Inextricably Tied To New York City – Governor Cuomo Must "Unleash Staten Island"
Staten Island Is Not Inextricably Tied To New York City – Governor Cuomo Must "Unleash Staten Island"
May 29, 2020 Hannah Moller 0 Politics
Senator Andrew Lanza, Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis, Assemblyman Michael Reilly, and two City Council members have asked Governor Cuomo to "Unleash Staten Island" and allow the "forgotten borough" to reopen.
However, Governor Cuomo refused the other day to do so, saying that Staten Island is inextricably tied to New York City. This is actually not the case at all. Staten Island is only essential in this instance, whereas usually the needs of Staten Islanders are not considered. A stark example is the Fresh Kills Landfill, which was the largest active landfill on the East Coast, until its closure in 2001, which only happened due to an incredible fight by our own local officials.
This push to reopen Staten Island, however, should not end with the governor's refusal. Two attorneys, Louis Gelormino and Mark Fonte, have offered to defend anyone who opens their business in defiance of the laws, and will help them fight any fines they receive.
Mark Fonte said, "I stand with small businesses and restaurant owners on Staten Island. All businesses are essential. You should not have to ask the governor for permission to work and feed your family. Any business that opens that needs my help, I will be there at no cost."
Lou Gelormino made a statement as well. He said, "We are offering our services pro bono to any person or business that decides to reopen. My legal opinion is that the mayor and governor of New York have overstepped their constitutional bounds. They have all the data; the scientific and medical data is out there now, the public is informed, the curve is flattened. People of New York should be making their own decisions if they want to leave their house and frequent any particular business."
However, businesses must not open in secret. As Steve Margarella said at the Save Staten Island Small Business rally last week in Annadale, if everyone bands together, and they all open at the same time, with big publicity about their opening, then the state cannot as easily silence them.
Sunbelievable Tanning Salon on Staten Island reopened yesterday morning with social distancing and mask requirements. However, immediately after opening, the city threatened to take away his license to do business, so he closed up again. He was also issued a $1,000 fine when he opened yesterday, and before he was shut down.
Stand Up For Freedom Flyer On Bobby Catone's Instagram and Facebook Pages
Politicians and others came to support Bobby Catone in opening this small business. Bobby has stated that he did not try to open his small business for himself, or for money. He tried to open because, as he said, "What makes a business essential or not essential? Why is a big box store or a restaurant allowed to be open?"
This is a pointed question: if the big businesses can make their stores safe for patrons, small businesses can make theirs safe as well. Bobby invested in several thousand dollars worth of new equipment in order to make his establishment as hygienic as possible, and was following all of the regulations and rules issued by state and federal health authorities in terms of keeping people safe.
Unfortunately, only one patron, Joe Borelli, City Council member, was able to receive services. At the time that he attempted to pay for his services, the police, who were very respectful, first told Bobby that he would be arrested, and then spoke with the mayor's office. After that conversation, the Chief of Police told him they would have to take his health department license away if he continued to try to operate. So, he shut down voluntarily, and is presently considering his legal options.
The actions of the city are unfortunate, and extremely heavy-handed.
It is very similar to what New Jersey did to Atilis Gym in Belmawr, where the Health Department literally broke into his gym after three days of being open and changed the locks on his door. That business owner is presently taking the state to federal court.
Most Staten Island businesses are small businesses. And many have asked why were Target, Home Depot, and other large businesses with millions in revenue, allowed to remain open, with patrons entering and leaving the store at will. Why could small businesses not do the same and reopen safely weeks, if not months, ago?
At the Save Small Business rally last week in Jefferson Plaza, this very question was asked. No one could answer, and the politician in charge of this, the governor, largely ignored it.
Now to the question of how "inextricably tied" to New York City Staten Island is. Staten Island has a population density much, much lower than that of the other boroughs. The population density here is less than half of the density of Queens, and less than a quarter of the density of the Bronx ( )
Staten Island has also met all of the governor's 12 markers to reopen, possibly because of the lower population density.
According to random antibody tests conducted in late April, to a random sample of the population over the course of two days, 24.5% of New York City residents tested positive for Covid-19 antibodies. According to Governor Cuomo, this made the state's death rate 0.5%. That is somewhat worse than the annual flu, but nowhere near the 5 and 6% death rate we have been hearing about based on raw testing numbers, rather than extrapolated data.
While the antibody testing mentioned above is a preliminary study it shows the direction in which this disease is going. It is a lot less deadly than was previously thought, and does not warrant continuing to suffocate small businesses and individuals who want to go back to work.
Perhaps the governor should step up, stop treating the forgotten borough with a one size fits all approach with New York City, and truly follow the data. The data started to show that the shutdown could have been over in New York state and city back in April since the infection rate was so high. Why was there no further testing, why did it stop?
Steve Margarella and others have said that Staten Island small businesses need to reopen now, and should be allowed to operate as every other big box store in the state, with patrons allowed into the store in groups, where everyone wears a mask, and life carries on as usual.
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With that, there has been some re organisation in B4 to make doing our morning chores easier. Children will pin their picture to the wall by the door, take out their book bag and yellow homelink book all before they have crossed the first three metres 👍 Hats, will be hung on a named peg under the whiteboard. All students need a hat at school at all times as sometimes we spend a bit of time outside as a class, not just at break times. Hats can be left at school, if this suits you best.
Here is a photo of our lost property. The items are in a box by the door, for collection.
Passion Fridays begin this Friday! This will be very exciting for the students involved. Baylee and I have pasted the lists on our window, with the B4 and 3 students' names highlighted.
This week's learning will include further practice on the th sound and highlight words with -ook in them, through our weekly big book. Our brave mouse makes an appearance in the sub-plot this week! That's great excuse to keep singing our Brave Mouse song. I hope you had a good rendition of this while reading the poem folder at the weekend!
Check out the brave mice artwork on our wall, if you can make it into class.
This week's song/poem is linked to our Inquiry. We are looking outside B4 to our school community. We will be learning about what people do in our school and we will be using position words to describe their location and how to find these important people from B4.


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'WandaVision' Is Like a Weird, Messed-Up 6-Hour Movie According to Paul Bettany
WandaVision Is Like a Weird, Messed-Up 6-Hour Movie According to Paul Bettany
In a recent interview, Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen discussed the unique style and movie structure of their Disney+ Series WandaVision.
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The Vision in WandaVision is genuinely excited about the Disney Plus series he calls "a sort of six-hour movie." Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen are returning to the Marvel universe as the titular characters in WandaVision which is set to premiere in the Spring of 2021. During an interview at the D23 Expo, Bettany had this to say about the show's concept.
"I don't think that myself or Lizzie have ever been more surprised than when [Marvel Studios head] Kevin [Feige] pitched the idea to us...he pitched this idea for a sort of six-hour movie that I would never in a million years...have thought of."
Bettany's Vision and Olsen's Wanda, aka Scarlet Witch, first met in Avengers: Age of Ultron when Tony Stark and Bruce Banner created Vision from the Mind Stone, the very same infinity stone that gave Wanda her powers. Their relationship grew in Captain America: Civil War as Wanda struggled with guilt and Vision struggled to behave more like a human. Vision's last appearance was in Avengers: Infinity War when he was killed by Thanos in the film's final scenes. Somehow, Vision will return in the Disney Plus series, but the actor isn't revealing how.
"Through the genius of Marvel and Kevin Feige there's an answer to that, but it's not one that I can give you."
The show has been described as "half classic sitcom, half MCU spectacular," and the stars had difficulty explaining just what that means. Bettany pointed out that it is, "avant-hard, and weird, and messed up, and then moves seamlessly into more familiar territory. But the place that it starts is so odd." Olsen explained that the totally different genre moves between the reality of the MCU where Earth could "be exploded by aliens all the time," and a "sitcom universe" that plays around with time period. Overall, the actors promise great fun from the genre and world mash-up with a script that had them "genuinely blown away" by the extraordinary work.
The series takes place after Avengers: Endgame where we finally got a glimpse of Wanda Maximoff's true power, and it will also transition directly into Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, another Marvel project that will likely promise spectacular weirdness.
WandaVision will live within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is set to feature an adult version of Captain Marvel's Monica Rambeau played by Teyonah Parris, as well returning MCU characters from Kat Dennings and Randall Park.
Other upcoming MCU projects include Black Widow on May 1, 2020, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier in Fall 2020, The Eternals on November 6, 2020, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on February 12, 2021, WandaVision in Spring 2021, Loki in Spring 2021, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness on May 7, 2021, What If...? in Summer 2021, Hawkeye in Fall 2021, and Thor: Love and Thunder on November 5, 2021, and Black Panther 2 on May 6, 2022. Ms. Marvel, Moon Knight, and She-Hulk have also been announced for the streaming service. You can check out the MTV News interview with Bettany and Olsen on their Twitter.
.@disneyplus's #WandaVision looks to be a genre-bending ride through the @Marvel universe we've come to know and love. #ElizabethOlsen and @Paul_Bettany talked to us about how the show surprised them, its "sitcom" style, and how the #DoctorStrange sequel dovetails into it pic.twitter.com/PNC7C6npdy
— MTV NEWS (@MTVNEWS) August 29, 2019


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Every new year sets in with a bunch of resolutions; while some wish to shed those extra kilos, others plan to get hitched or learn a new language or become a better person. We are sure, that you have also created a list of resolutions that you want to accomplish in 2019. But with 2018 wrapped up, we suggest you to satisfy your wanderlust. Focusing on travel is not only fun but it also allows your whole world to open up (pun intended).
So, are you ready to take up these 5 travel resolutions? Read on..
There are millions of people around the world that are not as privileged as us and are surviving on the bare minimum. Let the new year add some happiness to their lives with some of your volunteer work.
For example, visit Vietnam and look after disabled kids or fly to South Africa and volunteer as an English teacher. The options are endless, all you need to do is travel for a cause.
T.S. Elliot once said, " The journey not the arrival matters." Take inspiration from this quote and embark on an elevating journey, in the coming year.
Choose a far off destination and board a train to a place where you have never been before. Experience the beauty of various landscapes, meet new people, share thoughts and learn something new on this ride.
Sounds challenging, doesn't it? As taxing as it might sound, the experience will be worth your effort.
Visit a country where majority of the people speak a language, completely unknown to you. This will widen your horizon and let you become an insightful human being. As a tip, learn a few words from their language and brag about it later.
If you are not a trekking enthusiast, challenge yourself in 2018 and question your willpower. You might have taken a lot of trips filled with fun and relaxation but a high altitude trek where you are away from all the urban vibes is exhilarating.
Disconnect from the world and be with yourself in silence, filling your lungs with fresh air and serenity at its best.
As crazy as it might seem, just do it! There is no better way to feed your wanderlust (and ofcourse yourself). If you love food, this is an excellent way to explore the different areas of the world.
So, if you love binging on Spanish food, take a trip to Spain in 2018, eat to your heart's content and learn how to cook some of their specialities.
Explore the unexplored, conquer a fear, deepen a friendship, become a better person, and attain all this through travelling. Let 2018 define opportunities for personal betterment and definitely, for quenching your wanderlust.


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Martha Ingram Wins North American Adult Amateur Equitation Championships at Capital Challenge
Martha Ingram won the North American Adult Amateur Equitation Championships on Friday. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
The 25th anniversary edition of the Capital Challenge Horse Show began on Friday, September 28, at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, with the start of Equitation Weekend, presented by BigEq.com, and the naming of the show's first three 2018 champions.
Adam Edgar of Leesburg, VA, riding Magnolia, and Lily Walton of Shelbyville, KY, aboard Callahan, claimed championships in the Adult Amateur Equitation Section A and Section B, respectively, and the North American Adult Amateur Equitation Championship title was awarded to Martha Ingram of Nashville, TN.
Ingram, 21, of Nashville, TN, made the trip from Furman University in South Carolina to Capital Challenge, just long enough to top the 26 total entries in the championship class.
"I actually skipped school today to be here, but I fly back tomorrow!" said Ingram, who is currently in her junior year. "This is my first time doing the amateur equitation here. I did the juniors; I did the Taylor Harris [National Children's Medal Final]; I didn't even make it to the second round in the Taylor Harris, so really coming here I just wanted to have a good time."
Capital Challenge's WCHR Developing Pro Challenge Helps Launch Professional Careers
Tara Metzner and Rumba after winning the 2011 WCHR Developing Pro Challenge. Photo by Jennifer Wood Media
Since its inception 25 years ago, the Capital Challenge Horse Show has been home to prestigious year-end finals showcasing the best in the sport. For the past decade, Capital Challenge has also shined a spotlight on the up-and-coming professionals in the hunter industry. This year's event will be no different, as the Capital Challenge Horse Show returns to Prince George's Equestrian Center on September 28-October 7, 2018, in Upper Marlboro, MD.
Each year, the top developing professionals who meet certain criteria are invited to contest the World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Developing Pro Challenge, to be held this year on Wednesday, October 3, and offering $5,000 in prize money, presented by The John R. Ingram Fund.
The class gives less experienced professional riders a chance to compete against their peers on center stage for a coveted title. For many of the past WCHR Developing Pro Challenge winners, the class has served as a valuable springboard for their professional careers.
"It put me onto the hunter stage a little bit; it got my name out there," said Tara Metzner, of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, who won the class in 2011 and went on to win the WCHR Professional Challenge in 2014.
"Capital Challenge is one of the biggest stages for the hunters," continued Metzner. "For a young, developing rider to go in the ring there following a Scott Stewart or a Liza [Boyd] can be super intimidating. To be able to have a class where you're still on a national stage, but that is specifically for developing pro riders where you're competing against your peers instead of those really seasoned riders, gives a nice opportunity for developing pros to really shine on that bigger stage."
25 Years of the Capital Challenge Horse Show Made Possible by Generous Sponsorship Support
On September 28, 2018, the 25th anniversary edition of the Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) will kick off at the Prince George's Equestrian Center located in Upper Marlboro, MD.
In the last two and a half decades, Capital Challenge has grown exponentially, largely due to the generous and continued support of its esteemed roster of sponsors. Since its inception in 1994, CCHS has established itself as a premier year-end horse show destination for competitors throughout North America.
"It's quite incredible to look back on the first year of the Capital Challenge Horse Show in 1994, and then witness the magnitude and relevance of the show today," said CCHS Manager, Oliver Kennedy. "Thanks to all of our sponsors and loyal exhibitors, we've been able to really expand what we offer in terms of classes, prize money, and hospitality."
Atop the list of Capital Challenge's 25th anniversary sponsors is the World Equestrian Center (WEC), which returns in support of the show for its third consecutive year. This year, in addition to the organization's generous sponsorship support, WEC will offer on-site shopping through the World Equestrian Center/Chagrin Saddlery Mobile Boutique.
Prize Money Doubles for WCHR Pro Challenge
Tracy Fenney rode MTM Outbid to the win in the $25,000 WCHR Pro Challenge at the 2017 Capital Challenge Horse Show. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
The Capital Challenge Horse Show has become known as a showcase for top hunter horses and riders. This year, in honor of celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Capital Challenge Horse Show, to be held September 28 – October 7 at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, has doubled the prize money for the World Championship Hunter Rider Pro Challenge.
In a nod to the show's 25th anniversary, Capital Challenge is adding $1,000 for each of the show's 25 years to the prize money for the WCHR Pro Challenge class to bring the total from $25,000 to $50,000. The Gochman Family and Radwanski Enterprises are generously helping to make the increase possible.
"We're thrilled that the Gochman Family and Radwanski Enterprises are helping us recognize not only the achievements of competitors in the WCHR Pro Challenge, but also the legacy of 25 years of the Capital Challenge Horse Show," said Capital Challenge Horse Show manager Oliver Kennedy. "The Capital Challenge Horse Show makes it a priority to put the spotlight on hunters and this increase in prize money will help reward the stars of the sport for their excellent performances."
World Equestrian Center Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2018 Capital Challenge Horse Show
The Capital Challenge Horse Show management team is proud to announce World Equestrian Center as the returning, presenting sponsor of the Capital Challenge Horse Show at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. The 2018 show, to be held September 28 – October 7, marks the 25th anniversary of Capital Challenge and the World Equestrian Center's third year as the presenting sponsor of the event.
"We're very excited to welcome World Equestrian Center back as our presenting sponsor for the third consecutive year," said Capital Challenge Horse Show manager Oliver Kennedy.
"We're celebrating our 25th anniversary this year, and none of those 25 years would have been possible without the support of sponsors like the World Equestrian Center. They've been a great partner in helping to make the Capital Challenge Horse Show the best that it can be."
Capital Challenge Prize List and Entries Available Wednesday!
The prize list for the 25th anniversary edition of the Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by World Equestrian Center, will be available here beginning at 10 a.m. EST on Wednesday, August 1.
Entries for the 2018 horse show, to be held September 28 – October 7 at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, will open simultaneously, and will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis until September 1. To submit entries or to learn more about the electronic entry process, please visit https://entries.showmanagementsystem.com.
"It's hard to believe it's already been 25 years since we first started Capital Challenge," said Oliver Kennedy, the show manager and co-founder. "It's really grown into something special, and we're proud to now host so many year-end finals and championships along with what have become highly competitive hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions."
Competition at Capital Challenge will get underway on Friday, September 28, with BigEq.com Equitation Weekend and the return of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Final – East, newly launched in 2017 and held for the second consecutive year at Capital Challenge.
Capital Challenge Selected as Repeat Host of USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Final – East
The 2018 Capital Challenge Horse Show will host the second annual United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Final – East on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 28-29, at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD.
The USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal Final was created in 2017 based on the popularity of the USHJA 3'3" Jumping Seat Medal classes held at horse shows throughout the country. Following the great success of the inaugural East Coast final, held at the 2017 Capital Challenge Horse Show, Capital Challenge again won the bid to host the year-end final.
Augusta Iwasaki and Small Affair Are Grand at Capital Challenge Horse Show
Augusta Iwasaki and Small Affair. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by the World Equestrian Center, came to a close on Sunday, October 8, with the awarding of the final Junior and Children's Hunter championships. The Grand Junior Hunter Championship went to Augusta Iwasaki of Calabasas, CA, riding Small Affair, owned by Lyn Pedersen.
Iwasaki, 13, and the 14-year-old Selle Francais gelding claimed two victories and a fourth place finish over fences to take the Large Junior 15 & Under Hunter Championship. The pair's top finishes also secured them the Grand Junior 15 & Under Hunter Championship, sponsored by Sherri Geddess Geddaway, and ultimately, the Overall Grand Champion Junior Hunter Championship, sponsored by Shadow Ridge Farm, and, for Iwasaki, the Best Junior Hunter Rider award, sponsored by Karen Healey and Amanda Hood.
"It's an amazing feeling. I've always wanted to be a champion at a place like this," said Iwasaki, whose slew of awards on Sunday marked her second consecutive weekend of winning at Capital Challenge, having won the THIS National Children's Medal Finals just a week ago. "[Small Affair] is amazing; he's so much fun to ride, and you can just feel how nice of a horse he is when you're riding him."
Caroline Signorino and Anisette Are Best Pony Hunters at Capital Challenge Horse Show
Caroline Signorino and Anisette won the Grand Pony Hunter Championship on Saturday, October 7, at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
Upper Marlboro, MD – The Capital Challenge Horse Show's youngest competitors took center stage on Saturday, October 7, at the Prince George's Equestrian Center. Riding away with the Grand Pony Hunter Championship was Caroline Signorino on Anisette, owned by Hannah Hoch. Presented by the World Equestrian Center, the Capital Challenge Horse Show ends on Sunday, October 8, with the conclusion of the Junior and Children's Hunter divisions.
On their way to earning the grand championship title, 12-year-old Signorino of Basking Ridge, NJ, and Anisette, an 11-year-old Welsh Pony Cross mare, earned two victories over fences and the Medium Pony Hunter championship, sponsored by Kayla Makhloghi and Rosemont Farm.
As the top pony hunter horse and rider overall, Anisette and Signorino were presented with the Grand Pony Hunter Championship, sponsored by the Aycox Family and Whispering Willow Farm; the VanderMoore Designs Inc. Trophy, sponsored by Chuck and Melva VanderMoore; and the Best Pony Hunter Rider award, sponsored by Archie Cox and Brookway Stables. They were presented with The Kitty Borisoff Memorial Trophy, sponsored by Alexandra Borisoff.
Liza Boyd Claims WCHR Pro Finals Victory at Capital Challenge
Liza Boyd rode O'Ryan in the third round of the $5,000 WCHR Pro Finals to clinch her victory on Friday, October 6, at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography
Upper Marlboro, MD – Professional hunter competition concluded on Friday, October 6, at the Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by World Equestrian Center, with the heralded $5,000 World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Professional Finals. The top six professional hunter riders in the country went head-to-head over three rounds, before Liza Boyd of Camden, SC, emerged victorious. Capital Challenge continues at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, through Sunday, October 8.
Liza Boyd, Victoria Colvin, Tracy Fenney, John French, Scott Stewart, and Hunt Tosh each contested the first two rounds on a borrowed horse donated for the class before bringing a horse of their own into the ring for the third and final handy round.
Boyd earned an average score of 90 in the first round to move into the second place position, and an average score of 90.50 in the second round would move her to the top of the leaderboard where she would remain through the end of the class.
Capital Challenge News
There are a few ways to find the latest news from the Capital Challenge Horse Show.
If you're looking for the Daily Update you'll want to click here. If you're looking for straight show coverage you've found
the right page. You can also check out our FaceBook page. Show coverage begins on September 26th.
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I think we've all learned something today
March 18, 2016 March 18, 2016 PTC*
Had a long day around the Lang Craigs and surrounding hills. There was a few things to be done and more were discovered along the way. It was chilly, the mist was down and I left my camera behind because I wouldn't be needing that. Idiot.
In mist and rain you do notice the wee stuff around your feet more so the pellet full of chewed bones and tiny feathers had the three of us (Roy site manager and Jo fellow ranger and wildlife fan) pondering. It was quite big, so what coughed it up? They said buzzard and other sensible things, my imagination says other things. The wee furry guy nearby says nothing except that springs's on its way.
One of the wilder parts of the site is where the Black Burn has made itself a little waterfall. It's actually a lovely spot, if it were closer to the road end it would be a popular spot for picnics. Maybe the fact its in a steep sided grassy gorge is as much of an issue.
We were checking the water gate here, unfortunately the site boundary line is right on the edge of the waterfall so the fence ruins the aesthetics and also it means the water gate hangs over a drop. Do deer get in here? They're bloody brave if they do and deserve a seedling or two. Don't tell them I said that.
Across the northern end is a favourite place, easy in snow shoes when the conditions are right, a triparama when the grass grabs your ankles after every second step the rest of the year. It's where ooh views start and this time it's where the temperature shot up and the cloud cleared. Dammit.
The light was getting lower and it picked out perfectly the prehistoric dyke that runs over the hills and climbs into the crags. One survey puts a Roman road up here too, there's a lot of unexcavated and uninspected up here. Maybe one day we'll have some proof and some finds to show? But then again its nice just having stories to tell, possibility can fire the imagination more than fact.
The Arrochar Alps were hazy and still streaked with white, and beyond the powers of my phone to record them. The pines of Black Wood were as wonderful as ever and soon to be free of the rhoddy blight around their feet. It's a magical place this wood, it feels separate from the rest of the site with an atmosphere all of its own and the rhododendron growth has choked its heart to the extant it's not worth the grief to try and get through it any more.
The site is still evolving, change can be difficult to watch at times and always it's either too fast or too slow. Just got to hang on though, it can be worth it, for example the old quarry is looking great now it's been cleared giving us a new little rocky outcrop viewpoint with new paths slowly growing around it. You should go and see it.
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McConnell wants less 'drama' from Trump, but for the wrong reasons
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) bows his head in prayer during an event on Capitol Hill, Feb. 24, 2016 in Washington, D.C.
May 17, 2017, 1:20 PM UTC
Because Republican support for Donald Trump is key to the sustainability of his presidency, much of the political world suddenly finds itself paying very close attention to anything resembling GOP criticism of the White House. With this dynamic in mind, a Mitch McConnell quote received quite a bit of attention yesterday.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he wishes there was "less drama" coming out of the White House following reports that President Donald Trump revealed classified information during a meeting with Russian officials last week.In response to questions, McConnell said that he has not lost confidence in the president and that he still trusts him with classified information."I think we could do with a little less drama from the White House," McConnell told reporters, not directly responding to the latest controversy flowing out of the executive branch.
"Ah ha!" the political world responded, Mitch McConnell must be growing weary of Trump World's constant stream of scandals and self-imposed crises, each of which are difficult to defend. The Senate Majority Leader must want the president and his team to get their house in order -- and stop doing things like leaking highly classified intelligence to the Russians for no reason.But consider the quote with a little more context: "I think we could do with a little less drama from the White House on a lot of things so that we can focus on our agenda, which is deregulations, tax reform, [and] repealing and replacing Obamacare."It's the latter half of the sentiment that sounds more cynical than principled.Remember, McConnell was responding to questions about the president leaking classified information to Russian officials at a meeting requested by Vladimir Putin. The Kentucky Republican wants less "drama," not because Trump's recklessness puts lives at risk, but because the president's failure to do his job properly might get in the way of McConnell's regressive plans.The message isn't "Stop leaking to Moscow because people might die"; it's "Stop leaking to Moscow because it might get in the way of cutting taxes."As The New Republic's Brian Beutler put it:
Sharing highly compartmented, classified information with Russians is a theatrical distraction from the greater good of polluting streams, enabling predatory financial practices, cutting taxes, and taking people's health care away.The idea that GOP congressional leaders will sacrifice almost any larger value for tax cuts is a bit of a running joke on political Twitter, but it is 100 percent true. It requires no exaggeration at all. Those who write it off as hyperbole must contend with McConnell, confronted with the possibly lethal consequences of his own dereliction, admitting that tax cuts are the forest, all other considerations are just trees.
You probably aren't the only one wondering why Republicans would risk so much by standing by Trump in the face of devastating scandals. Tribalism is certainly part of the equation, but McConnell hinted yesterday at another key component: GOP lawmakers see Trump as the guy with the pen who'll sign their bills into law.Sure, Mike Pence would do the same, but the process of abandoning Trump, pushing him out of office, and dealing with the aftermath would take quite a bit of time -- time Republicans would rather spend targeting Americans' health care benefits.The calculus for GOP leaders is increasingly complex and principle-free: what hurts Republicans and their priorities more, standing by Trump or throwing him under the bus?


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Q: Extract Frames From a Video? I want to extract frames from a Video and save the frames
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A: Generally, when it comes to work with video, ffmpeg is a great tool to use.
There is a ffmpeg-extract-frames package on the npm repository, based on fluent-ffmpeg, that perform exactly that.
const extractFrames = require('ffmpeg-extract-frames')

extractFrames({
  input: 's/video.mp4',
  output: './store/frame-%d.jpg'
})

If you need, you can pass an array of time, in milliseconds, to the offsets option to extract only specific frames.
extractFrames({
  input: 's/video.mp4',
  output: './store/screenshot-%i.jpg',
  offsets: [
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WoRMS name details
Dendrophyllia gaditana (Duncan, 1873)
Hexacorallia (Subclass)
Scleractinia (Order)
Dendrophylliidae (Family)
Dendrophyllia (Genus)
Dendrophyllia gaditana (Species)
unaccepted (changed combination)
Eguchipsammia gaditana (Duncan, 1873)
Dendrophyllia de Blainville, 1830
Balanophyllia gaditana Duncan, 1873
(of Balanophyllia gaditana Duncan, 1873) Duncan PM. (1873). A description of the Madreporaria dredged up during the Expeditions of H.M.S. 'Porcupine' in 1869 and 1870. Transactions of the Zoological Society of London. 8: 303-344, pls. 39-49. [details]
Hoeksema, B. W.; Cairns, S. (2021). World List of Scleractinia. Dendrophyllia gaditana (Duncan, 1873). Accessed through: World Register of Marine Species at: http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=210742 on 2021-01-15
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Cairns, Stephen
Hoeksema, Bert
original description (of Balanophyllia gaditana Duncan, 1873) Duncan PM. (1873). A description of the Madreporaria dredged up during the Expeditions of H.M.S. 'Porcupine' in 1869 and 1870. Transactions of the Zoological Society of London. 8: 303-344, pls. 39-49. [details]
basis of record Wijsman-Best M, Faure G, Pichon M. (1980). Contribution to the knowledge of the stony corals from the Seychelles and Eastern Africa. Revue Zoologique Africaine. 3: 600-627, pls. 9-`12. [details]
additional source Cairns SD, Keller NB. (1993). New taxa and distributional records of azooxanthellate Scleractinia from the tropical south-west Indian Ocean, with comments on their zoogeography and ecology. Annals of the South African Museum. 103(5): 213-292, 13 pls. [details]
redescription Zibrowius, H. (1980). Les scléractiniaires de la Méditerranée et de l'Atlantique nord-oriental. Mémoires de l'Institut océanographique, Monaco,. 11, 3 volumes. (look up in IMIS)
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Neb. Gov. Johanns Signs Proclamation For "March For Jesus Day"
May 22 will be "March for Jesus Day" and all citizens are urged to take "due note," Gov. Mike Johanns has declared.
"March for Jesus Day was established as a time for us to join together as people of many faiths so that we may pay homage to our divine authority," reads part of a proclamation Johanns signed Wednesday.
The signing, similar to Johanns' actions as Lincoln mayor, was criticized by Carole Shields, president of People for the American Way Foundation in Washington.
"This action, far from promoting religious faith and freedom, would undermine it by creating a second-class status for all faiths other than Christianity in Nebraska," Shields said in a written statement.
Johanns indicated he would sign similar proclamations for other faiths, saying, "I wouldn't hesitate to sign a proclamation for the Jewish faith, Hinduism, whatever," Johanns said.
He is willing to sign such proclamations, he added "so long as it doesn't require me to sign something I personally don't agree with." In response to a hypothetical question, Johanns said he would not sign a proclamation for Wicca.
Wicca is a pagan religion not recognized by some Christians, who maintain witches, as some Wiccans call themselves, have a pact with the devil.
Gays and lesbians have previously criticized Johanns for not signing proclamations for gay pride events.
On Wednesday, May 5th, Nebraska Governor Mike Johanns ignored both the federal and Nebraska State Constitutions and issued a proclamation declaring May 22, 1999 as "March For Jesus Day."
"March for Jesus Day" was established as a time for us to join together as people of many faiths so that we may pay homage to our divine authority," reads part of the proclamation.
Such a proclamation issued by the governor of a state clearly violates the First Amendment which prohibits government from promoting religion, giving preferences to any religion, or supporting or establishing a religion under the Establishment Clause.
The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment of the Constitution states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."
This action by Gov. Johanns does not meet constitutional scrutiny under the 1971 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Lemon vs Kurtzman, which held that, to be constitutional, a government action must: (1) have a secular purpose, (2) neither promote or inhibit religion and (3) not entangle the government with religion.
Even more disturbing are the statements allegedly made by Gov. Johanns to reporters concerning future proclamations.
In an article printed on May 6, 1999 in the Lincoln Journal Star, Johanns is reported to have made the statement that while he would consider similar proclamations "for the Jewish faith, Hinduism, whatever," that he would not issue a proclamation for Wicca. His only criteria for determining future requests for similar proclamations he said was, "" so long as it doesn't require me to sign something I personally don't agree with," thus elevating his own personal opinion of what constitutes a valid religion in his state above the law. A statement such as this on the religion of Wicca issued by the chief government official of the state of Nebraska, is not only constitutionally unsound, it is an blatant act of governmental discrimination against those citizens of his state who are Wiccan.
With this proclamation, the Governor of Nebraska is trampling not only our nation's guarantee of the separation of church and state, he is publicly ostracizing a religion followed by thousands of the Wiccan citizens that he has sworn to protect and violating the laws that he has sworn to uphold.
We strongly urge Gov. Johanns to rescind the proclamation of "March For Jesus Day," apologize for his offensive remarks to the Wiccans in his state and to remember that Nebraska- as well as the entire nation- is a land of diverse religious beliefs, all of which are considered equal under the law.
Honorable Governor Johanns:It is with great sadness that I read of your recent statements defaming my religion, Wicca, and denying its validity. Any holder of public office in this country, and more particularly such a singular leader as a governor should, once elected, give thought to the greater good of all constituents and not merely those who may have elected him or her -- and not merely those with whom he or she agrees.
By confusing such exclusionary and bigoted religious positions as your statement reflects with the codified though unconstitutional legislation and regulation of our national actions, you espouse bigotry, discrimination, falsity, and hatred. Such a posture worries me in the extreme. Your words and actions, by the accident of your office, carry vastly more weight, and hence should be vastly more thoughtful, than those of the thousands of responsible justices, academics, professionals, and law officers who have reviewed the evidence and affirmed Wicca's validity as a religion and itsresponsibility as an ethical system -- whether or not they agree with its principles. Such individuals form the crucial core of the voting public.
In short, Mr. Governor, your words and actions ill become your high office, and ill serve the nation and state you have so greatly wronged thereby.
proclamation today, May 14, 1999. Please forward this information to all interested parties and, as always, pardon any cross postings.
My name is Jason Blodgett-McDeavitt. I am the president and high priest of the Order of the Red Grail, Church of Transformational Wicca, a non-profit church registered with the Nebraska Secretary of State.
In recent publicized comments surrounding your proclamation of May 22, 1999 as "March for Jesus Day," you stated that you "wouldn't hesitate" to sign similar proclamations for "the Jewish faith, Hinduism, whatever." Like myself, you apparently believe all people should be encouraged to publicly demonstrate their faith, whatever that faith might be.
The Summer Solstice, the day of longest light, will soon be upon us. This is a day held holy by a number of Earth Religions, not the least of which are the Druids, who annually gather at Stonehenge on the Salisbury Plain in southern England. In the spirit of ecclesiastical equality, we ask that you proclaim the day before this year's Summer Solstice, Sunday June 20th, as "Earth Religion Awareness Day" to help dispel many of the misconceptions and negative stereotypes surrounding this ancient religious practice.
Wicca or Witchcraft-as is true of all earth religions-has nothing to do with the worship of Satan or the Devil. Tracing our roots back much further than the Judeo-Christian tradition, we celebrate the very same cycles of nature and rhythms of life as our own pagan European ancestors celebrated for millennia. In our rites, we honor the fertility of the earth and its people, the seasons of planting and harvest and the web of life that is so beautifully depicted in the floor mosaics of our own State Capitol Rotunda and main hallway.
On Sunday, June 20, we will be commemorating this year's solstice holiday in part by hosting an Earth Religion Awareness Day at the State Capitol. Your proclamation of this event will make a bold political statement for religious tolerance. There are many followers of earth religions in the state of Nebraska, not to mention those Native Americans who practice their tribe's traditional beliefs. A state proclamation by you, on the heels of the "March for Jesus" proclamation, will assure these Nebraskans that they are not considered "second-rate citizens" by their government.
Thank you for your prompt consideration and response to this request.
Therefore: let this Summer Solstice act as a reminder of the precious tradition of freedom of religion-any religion-within the great state of Nebraska and the contribution Earth Religions have played in this tradition.
reverence the contributions of Earth Religions in the state of Nebraska.
Copies have also been delivered to various news agencies in the city as well. We look forward to seeing the Governors reaction, if any. The reaction from the press has been positive. The Lincoln Journal Star had a wonderful political cartoon on May 11, showing Johanns painting himself into a corner.


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Have You Been Pulled Over By The Man Lately?
December 9, 2010 By Jeff
I took my car in for an oil change today, and asked them to also fix a brake light that's shit the bed on me. Someone at work told me about the light a week or so ago, and I haven't had a chance to deal with it until today.
And I was convinced the predatory middle o' the night cops in this town would pull me over and put me through another drunk test. Every night, almost without exception, they have someone pulled over when I'm coming home from work around 2:30 am. And a couple of times that someone was me.
The first one had to do with a Big Mac purchased only moments before, at the 24 hour McDonald's. I specifically told them "no pickles," 'cause they're nasty-ass. But when I took my first bite of the burger, my teefas passed through something that was suspiciously pickle-like. Then I tasted it.
Dammit! I was instantly angry, and began yanking the devil's fixin' off my hamburger, while navigating the abandoned streets. And the next thing I know, there's a whole mess of lights in my rearview mirror, a-flashing and a-twirling and whatnot.
WTF? For a couple of seconds I thought it might have been a runaway corndog stand from the county fair. Not really the most logical of thoughts, but there you go…
The cop was all business, and refused to crack a smile. I told him I was trying to get the pickles off my Big Mac, but he saw no humor in it. Then he started shining a light in my face, and wanted to know why my eyes were bloodshot. "They are?" I responded.
And the next thing I know… he's got me doing the Stupid Human Tricks. Touching my nose, and following his flashlight with my eyes, etc. I told him I hadn't been drinking, I'd just left work, but I guess people routinely lie to the police? Apparently it's true.
He finally let me go without issuing a ticket, but he was an earnest man — exceedingly earnest.
The second time cost me about two hundred dollars, and had nothing to do with food. At the bottom of the interstate exit ramp is a set of flashing red lights. I understand they mean the same thing as a stop sign, but the streets are almost completely deserted at 2:30 in the morning, and I had gotten into the habit of doing the ol' rolling stop, then continuing on my way.
The cop who pulled me that night was also not very funny. Not really the kind of guy you'd want to have a beer with… He did that really annoying thing where they ask, "Do you know why I've pulled you over this evening?" I always have to suppress an urge to say, "Because you're a prick?"
But, of course, I know better. I never mouth-off to a cop, 'cause that's a battle you're not going to win. And this one told me I'd gone through the flashing lights at 20 mph, which was complete horseshit. I would put it closer to 5 mph.
He wrote me a ticket and gave me a lecture about keeping my vehicle under control, and it cost some number between a hundred and two hundred. I can't remember the exact amount, but it was a lot. And my vehicle had been under control at all times.
So, when I found out one of my brake lights had burned out, I feared the worst. I figured they'd be lying in wait, and would seize the opportunity to yank my ass again. But I somehow got away with it. The brake lights are operational once again. Pass the beer nuts.
Have you been pulled over by The Man recently? Tell us about it, won't you? And what was your all-time most memorable encounter with a traffic cop? I know I've told these stories before, but I don't do anything in the real world anymore, and am forced to recycle.
I've had plenty of memorable experiences on this subject, but my favorite happened in South Carolina. I was living in Atlanta at the time, and was returning from visiting my parents in Dunbar (I think). I'd gotten off the interstate to buy gas, or a cannonball of fat from McDonald's or something.
I was pulled over by an older black man, probably in his late fifties or early sixties. He eyed my Georgia driver's license, and finally said, "I know different states have different laws, and everything. But I was wondering… In Georgia if there's a sign that says 'No U-Turn,' does that mean to just go ahead and make a U-Turn?"
And you've got to give credit where credit is due… That's some funny shit. A good line. And he let me go, too, even though he'd watched me whip my car around in a big ol' U-Turn, around a No U-Turn sign. He acted like he was having pity on a poor retarded boy, but that's OK. I can live with that.
If you have anything to report on this subject, please use the comments link below. I might be back tomorrow, and I might not. Just a word of warning… Don't be too shocked if I don't update again until Sunday.
Either way, I'll see you guys next time.
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Erik in Follansbee says
A few years back I got the flashing light treatment by a Wellsburg authority figure. He claimed I had taken off too fast from an intersection, (I didnt realize there was a law that specifies my level of pedal usage while within the regulated top speed limit). Anyhow, he quickly backed down on that one because I hadnt gone over the speed limit, and then preceeded to inform me that my tires were going to need replaced soon. I asked if he would allow me to get out and look with him, he ablidged. I pointed out that my tires were far from needing replaced, and he eventually agreed and told me to keep an eye on them. I didnt know the gestapo was in so tight with Tire America, or maybe he just has a fetish for tires, gimme a break.
Chuck in Belpre says
Cracked radiator in the mighty Chrysler. That'd piss off a wildman. And tomorrow it's supposed to rain then ice then snow. This sucks.
At this time.
Greg says
I hope you were able to line up a repair today. There are a couple radiator shops in P-burg. Unless you want to try it yourself. That's scary.
No I couldn't do it myself. The jacklegs in Auburn Hills fixed it so you have to take off most of the front-end to get the radiator out. There was a time I would've done it but not now. I'll fix your computer but I leave the auto stuff to others.
Found a guy in Belpre to do it but it will be probably Tuesday before I get it back. It's been one thing after another with this friggin car. When do you call it quits?
chill says
If it's my only transportation, I call it quits when I no longer feel like I can count on the car to get me there. The car that I drove from 2000 to 2009 was starting to have more and more problems, and got to the point where I didn't trust it anymore. Different story if it's a hobby car.
In my youth I had plenty of time, no money and access to an auto hobby shop. In those days I did transmission rebuilds, cylinder honing, rings, big-end bearings, lifters,… but no more. Nowadays I have the opposite situation, and it's just no longer fun. Even then, when I had a cracked radiator, I sent it out to a shop (did the R and R myself of course).
clintcurtis says
Calling it quits on a vehicle is something that defies logic. Case in point" Over the past two years I've put $150 dollars worth of Fix-a-Flat into a freakin' tire that would only cost $100 to replace!
And if anyone cares look on youtube for Andy McKee. Very unique guitar player. Something different anyway. I like it, me.
Also Loren D. Estleman is one of the best writers around.
Why am I on a talking jag tonite?
Gauley Bridge West Virginia. 27 in a 25!!!! It obviously is a little game they love to play with the touristas. $150.00 fine too!
t-storm says
The gall!ey


Let's learn more about advanced hearing aid technology!
In last week's edition of the blog, we discussed basic hearing aid technology. This week, let's learn more about advanced hearing aid technology. In past blogs, we covered features such as wireless capability and the wonders of Bluetooth. The less well-known features of advanced hearing aid technology may surprise you.
Reduction of Wind Noise: This feature is relatively straightforward. Wind can cause hearing problems even in people with typically healthy hearing. With the reduction of wind noise, advanced hearing aids can level out that interference and make hearing while outdoors easier. This function is particularly helpful for users who enjoy various outdoor activities and hobbies, such as golfing. Whenever wind interference is detected, amplification of its sound is simply reduced or eliminated altogether.
Saving Preferences: Advanced hearing aid technology may allow your hearing aids to be more customizable. When your listening preferences (for programs or volume levels, for instance) are saved, it is a process known as data logging. Data logging can be accessed and interpreted later on by your hearing healthcare provider. With this data in hand at your next appointment, your hearing healthcare provider can help you obtain an even better fit for your hearing aids.
Automatic Adjustments: Another way you can benefit from advanced hearing aid technology is through automatic adjustments. When automatic adjustments are made, your hearing aids "learn" more, both about you and the environment you spend most of your time in.
Think of this process as similar to the data logging that allows the hearing aids to save your preferences. By taking into account your preferences for volume control and in particular settings, your hearing aids can adjust based on current conditions. Given enough time, the hearing aids adjust enough to no longer need your input in order to do so.
Wireless Communication and Processing: Wireless communication and processing, in this case, is also known as binaural processing. In binaural processing, the pair of hearing aids communicates with each other without needing any connecting wires. Just as the brain can interpret incoming signals from the ears, hearing aids with this feature can do much the same. User input for adjustments is no longer as necessary, and synchronicity across both hearing aids is maintained.
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