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Sheffield Chamber Music Festival 2021
Ensemble 360 filmed at Crucible Theatre by Soundhouse Media
Last year, I was supposed to make my first visit to the Sheffield Chamber Music Festival, which takes place each year in the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield, organised by Music in the Round and featuring Ensemble 360 as its resident ensemble. In the event, the festival took place on-line with musicians performing in their own homes. This year's festival is also taking place on-line, from 11 to 15 May 2021, but with the important difference that the musicians will be performing together in the Crucible Studio (without an audience).
The programme will feature musicians from Ensemble 360 alongside guests Paul Lewis, the Doric String Quartet and Concerteenies with Polly Ives in 20 specially curated performances, talks and family events premiering over 5 days. Taking advantage of the on-line format, the festival will present a mixture of live-streamed performances and pre-recorded ones, taking recordings from Music in the Round's regular tour venues, Cast in Doncaster, Emmanuel Church in Barnsley and The Guildhall in Portsmouth as well as the Crucible Studio, with some concerts being filmed with cutting-edge 360° camera technology.
The Doric String Quartet will be performing Bartok and Schubert, whilst Paul Lewis' recital includes music by Mozart and Schubert. There is also a focus on Stravinsky in this anniversary year. Alongside music by Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Brahms, Dvorak, Bartok and Britten there are works by Reinecke, Amy Beach, York Bowen, Finzi, Bax, Howells, Coleridge Taylor, Sally Beamish.
Full details from Music in the Round's website.
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Yara Shahidi Will Join Malia Obama At Harvard University This Fall
By CURLYNIKKISeptember 22nd, 2021No Comments
Black-ish fans! The moment we've been waiting for has arrived! Remember, we happily reported back in April that the very talented and inspirational Yara Shahidi had gotten accepted into every single college she applied to.
At that time, she hadn't yet revealed which campus she was choosing as her undergraduate dwellings. Well, the time has come and true to any millennial, she revealed her choice on social media! The young TV star and model revealed on Instagram, that she is going to be rocking Crimson and heading to Harvard University!
"The paradox of education is precisely this – that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated." ~ James Baldwin #CrimsonPride
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Shahidi will be joining the ranks of fellow Harvard alum and former first lady who also wrote Shahidi's recommendation letter, Michelle Obama! Obama received her JD at Harvard law school. "She is very amazing and such a supporter, which is something very surreal to say," said Shahidi to W Magazine, in regards to Mrs. Obama.
Another similarity she has with the Obamas is the fact that Malia Obama will be attending the ivy league institution this fall after deferring for year, also known as a "gap year." And it looks like Shahidi will be doing the same, which she told PEOPLE last October, noting, "I know when Malia Obama announced [she was deferring], she got a lot of slack, but I feel like what's interesting is I know so many people that are deferring. It's more than to just roam around or just sit down and stare at a wall, but it will also give me an opportunity to work," Shahidi said.
Smart move, to be honest! Given the fact that she began her career as a child, it makes sense to go the "gap year" route. "I've been working more than half of my life and that's always been balanced with school and all of the other responsibilities, so to have a year to focus on work and to focus on specified interests will be nice before I pick a career and choose what I want to study and my life path," she continued.
Regardless, Shahidi definitely has her eye on the ivy league prize! "I think no matter what, I know that I want to go to college. I know that I'm going to defer a year and I'm willing to have a more unorthodox college experience, but at a certain point I want to be on a campus," she noted.
Congrats to Yara Shahidi! With her new Freeform Black-ish spin-off (College-ish) set to premiere in 2018, she certainly has enriching experiences ahead of her!
What do you think about Yara's decision? Share in the comments?
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A Brief History of Our Local Church
Although the history of Adventists in Humboldt County goes back to it's beginnings in Ferndale in 1883, it was not until 1909 that a church was organized at Banner Hill, near Tompkins Hill. In 1915 that church was abandoned and members continued to meet in a private home at 12th & N streets in Fortuna.
In 1920 the Banner Hill church was torn down and the boards and nails were used to build a new church at 16th & L in Fortuna. Membership grew through the years, the church building was enlarged and by 1952 it was necessary to hold two services each week. A larger facility was a necessity.
In 1956 work was begun at the present location on Rohnerville Road on a new larger church with a seating capacity of 650. Members donated their time and money for its construction and on May 31, 1958, it was dedicated free of debt. In the 1970's it was extensively remodeled, the foyer was enlarged, restrooms were added upstairs, and new pews and carpeting were installed. This building today still serves the needs of the 133 Adventist members in Fortuna and the surrounding area.
This is a brief history of Adventism in Humboldt County. If you would like to read a more complete history of Adventists in Humboldt County you can request a free PDF copy that you can download to your computer.
The World Church
The Fortuna Seventh-day Adventist Church is part of a world-wide organization with more than 15 million members in countries around the world. We would be happy to have you join us in worship or at one of the church events listed on our calendar.
About Seventh-day Adventists
Adventists believe a Trinity of three persons--the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit--make up one God. They made salvation possible when Jesus, the Son, came to earth as a baby in Bethlehem and lived a sinless life in accordance with the Father's will. When Jesus was crucified for the sins of the people of the world and arose from the dead on the third day, victory was won for everyone. More >>
What Seventh-day Adventists Believe
As a Christian church, Seventh-day Adventists are a faith community rooted in the beliefs described by the Holy Scriptures. Adventists describe these beliefs in the following ways: More >>
Fundamental Beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These beliefs, as set forth here, constitute the church's understanding and expression of the teaching of Scripture.
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You need lots of hard drive space, especially in 2018. You need somewhere to store your documents, media, and games. As smartphones offer increasingly stellar cameras capable of highly-detailed images, the disk space requirements for those images continue to grow. Those who like to rip and store their movies digitally understand how quickly you can fill up a drive with 1080p or 4K encodes. If you have ambitions of playing AAA games on your PC, you need to prepare for the reality that many new games can exceed 100GB install sizes.
Even if you are primarily a console gamer, upgrading the system's internal hard drive or using an external USB drive to accommodate the ever-increasing game installation sizes has become normal. When you decide to build or buy a gaming PC, you have a wide array of possibilities when it comes to configuring your build with storage devices. Solid state drives (SSD) offer blisteringly fast speeds and can make everyday PC use much more enjoyable, but remain very costly in large capacities. Unless you are going with the blank check approach to your gaming PC build, a SSD/platter drive combination setup will likely be your best bet.
The two main drive types you need to be concerned about when putting together a new gaming PC are platter drives and solid state drives. Platter drives have been around for a long time and are the most common way to store data on your PC. They contain spindles with circular disks that magnetically store data. The benefits of using a platter drive are large capacities and affordability. Because platter drives rely on delicate moving parts, they are susceptible to shock and vibration. Their mechanical design also restricts their overall performance when compared to solid state drives.
Solid state drives use integrated-circuit assemblies to hold information and, unlike platter drives, contain no moving parts. SSDs are much faster at seeking and reading data than their platter counterparts and generate little heat and virtually no noise. The speed and other benefits come at the cost of affordability. While SSDs in smaller capacities are relatively affordable, drives of 1TB or more can become prohibitively expensive.
Do I Need A Solid State Drive?
While you can build a new gaming PC with only a platter drive and get a good experience, it is highly recommended that you always build with at least one SSD. Installing your operating system (Windows) to a SSD can drastically change the feel of using the PC for virtually every task. Using a SSD as your boot drive greatly reduces the time it takes your PC to power on and into the operating system. Any applications installed on the SSD will also receive large boosts in quickness. It will also make your web browsing much more snappy.
The benefits of using a SSD with your games may not be as pronounced as they are with your operating system. There are many games that can see improved load times from installing them to the SSD, but it is less common to see any in-game performance gains from doing this. If you aren't bothered by slightly longer load times, choosing to install your big PC games to a platter drive (especially faster 7200rpm models) is a good choice that won't break the bank. As with any rule, there can be exceptions. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is known to offer more consistent performance when installed to a SSD. This can also be true for large, open-world games that continually need to stream assets from a drive while playing.
In the last few years, the newest SSD designs (known as NVME drives) have moved over to a PCI-E interface from the traditional SATA interface to benefit from the increased bandwidth afforded by the former. The initial wave of these new drives arrived on PCI-E add-on cards. The new M.2 form factor allows drives (and other device types) to be installed with a minimal footprint in tight spots like laptops or between PCI-E slots on motherboards. Recent chipsets from Intel and AMD allow M.2 SSDs to use the PCI-E interface without the need to occupy a PCI-E slot.
M.2 SSDs can also take advantage of the SATA interface, depending on your motherboard. Some boards offer dedicated NVME slots, dedicated SATA slots, or slots that offer support for both. Typically, when you install a m.2 SATA SSD into one of these slots, some of the traditional SATA ports on the motherboard may disabled (as their bandwidth is now in use by the M.2 slot). Before filling your PC with m.2 drives and regular SATA drives, consult the motherboard manual to ensure you don't run into issue.
M.2 NVME SSDs can be much faster than their SATA counterparts, but those difference will not be felt in day to day use or in games. It is not worth the extra money to buy NVME SSDs for a gaming PC build. A bonus benefit of using m.2 drives of any type is that they do not require power or signal cables like a conventional drive would. This can make cable management in your PC simpler and possibly contribute to a cleaner looking build.
1TB SSDs usually sell for $300 and beyond, though they offer lots of lightning-fast storage. The Samsung 860 EVO series is the newest entry in Samsung's legendary consumer-class SSD line. It follows in the footsteps of the popular 850 and 750 EVO. Samsung SSDs are often slightly pricier than their competition, but offer best-in-class reliability. The Crucial and WD-branded drives offer similar performance and are often available on sale. Choosing between the 2.5-inch or M.2 versions of these drives will depend on your specific gaming PC build.
500GB SSDs range in price from $120 to $170, though they offer lots of lightning-fast storage. The Samsung 860 EVO series is the newest entry in Samsung's legendary consumer-class SSD line. It follows in the footsteps of the popular 850 and 750 EVO. Samsung SSDs are often slightly pricier than their competition, but offer best-in-class reliability. The Crucial, WD and SanDisk-branded drives offer similar performance and are often available on sale. Choosing between the 2.5-inch or M.2 versions of these drives will depend on your specific gaming PC build.
250GB SSDs can easily be found for under $100 and make an excellent choice for an affordable boot drive. Fitting your operating system, applications, and a few games will be no issue on one of these drives. The Samsung 860 EVO series is the newest entry in Samsung's legendary consumer-class SSD line. It follows in the footsteps of the popular 850 and 750 EVO. Samsung SSDs are often slightly pricier than their competition, but offer best-in-class reliability. The Crucial and WD-branded drives offer similar performance and are often available on sale. Choosing between the 2.5-inch or M.2 versions of these drives will depend on your specific gaming PC build.
7200 RPM platter drives offer loads of storage space and are quick enough to provide good load times for your games. The pricing on these drives is much more attractive than you will find on SSDs. You can set yourself up with a 4TB platter drive for less than you can get most 500GB SSDs. Toshiba X-series and P-series drives are relatively new on the market, but have garnered praise from gamers and enthusiast builders alike. The Seagate BarraCuda line has been around in one form or another for 20+ years. The newest generation gives snappy performance without kneecapping your wallet.
When you simply need to store things and maximum performance is not required, 5400 RPM platter drives are the best option. These drives are perfect for holding your music and video collections. If you have plans to use your PC as a NAS or Plex Server, these drives will give you the capacity you need without making much noise or generating excess heat. They are designed to be powered on 24x7 and provide rock-solid dependability.
The WD Red NAS drives are the gold standard when it comes to always-on storage. While not always the cheapest option, they set the standard which all other drives in this category are judged. The WD Blue and Seagate BarraCuda are good options if your storage needs are on the smaller side.


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Award for outstanding research
Henkel presents "Laundry & Home Care Research Award"
Henkel awarded the "Laundry & Home Care Research Award 2017": The prize went to Dr. Peter Hausoul for his outstanding research as part of the HICAST cooperation with RWTH Aachen University in Germany. During this joint project, Hausoul created synthesis routes for powerful new surfactants based on biomass, which could improve the carbon footprint of laundry detergents in the future. The award, which the Laundry & Home Care business unit has presented for the eighth time, comes with a 3,000-euro prize.
New bio-based surfactants for resource-conserving products
"Henkel has set itself the goal of becoming a climate-neutral and, in the long run, climate-positive company," says Dr. Thomas Müller-Kirschbaum, Head of global Research and Development in the Laundry & Home Care business unit. "Dr. Hausoul's work shows that catalytic processes make it possible to obtain new bio-based surfactants that could replace the raw materials currently used in laundry detergents. These findings are an important building block for the further development of resource-conserving and climate-neutral products. We are particularly proud of the fact that this excellent work originated within the framework of our HICAST cooperation. It proves how important it is for us as a research-oriented company to support and promote the next generation of scientists."
Dr. Hausoul has used intermediate products obtained from biomass as building blocks to design innovative detergent substances also known as surfactants. The key to this was striking the right balance between solubility and surface activity. Several of these substances have already been registered for patent. The basis for his work was cellulose, the most common organic compound. "Together with Henkel's research scientists, we were able to show that the new surfactants really work in practice," says Hausoul. Powerful surfactants are currently obtained in part from non-renewable petrochemical raw materials.
At the award ceremony, Dr. Hausoul presented the results of his research to representatives of Henkel's Research and Development and members of the Laundry & Home Care business unit's Technology Advisory Board – a committee made up of leading scientists in fields relevant to the development of laundry detergents and cleaning agents. Henkel cooperates with these scientists especially to research and analyze trends.
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United Arabe Emirates
Burj Khalifa (828m) opened on 4 January 2010
From the earth to the sky : Aspiration and achievement – a shining symbol of what Dubai strives for and what we can accomplish
(828m)
Burj Khalifa (برج خليفة), known as Burj Dubai prior to its inauguration, is a skyscraper in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, and is the tallest man-made structure in the world, at 829.8 m. Construction began on 21 September 2004, with the exterior of the structure completed on 1 October 2009. The building officially opened on 4 January 2010,and is part of the new 2 km2 development called Downtown Dubai at the 'First Interchange' along Sheikh Zayed Road
Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower
The Abraj Al-Bait Towers, also known as the Mecca Royal Hotel Clock Tower, is a building complex in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. These towers are a part of the King Abdulaziz Endowment Project that strives to modernize the holy city in catering to the pilgrims. The complex holds several world records, the tallest clock tower in the world, the world's largest clock face and the building with the world's largest floor area.
The CN Tower (Tour CN) is a communications and observation tower in Downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Standing 553.33 metres tall, it was completed in 1976, becoming the world's tallest free-standing structure and world's tallest tower at the time. It held both records for 34 years until the completion of Burj Khalifa and Canton Tower in 2010
One World Trade Center, more simply known as 1 WTC and commonly known by its previous name Freedom Tower, is the lead building of the new World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan, New York City. The 104-story supertall skyscraper is being constructed between April 27, 2006 and March 30, 2009.
Taipei 101 (台北101/臺北101), formerly known as the Taipei World Financial Center, is a landmark skyscraper located in Xinyi District, Taipei, Republic of China. The building ranked officially as the world's tallest from 2004 until the opening of the Burj Khalifa in Dubai in 2010
Shanghai World Financial Centre
The Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC; 上海环球金融中心) is a skyscraper located in the Pudong district of Shanghai, China. It was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by the Japanese Mori Building Company. It is a mixed-use skyscraper, consisting of offices, hotels, conference rooms, observation decks, and ground-floor shopping malls.
Petronas Tower
The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers (雙峰塔, or 国油双塔) are twin skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. According to the CTBUH's official definition and ranking, they were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 until surpassed by Taipei 101
Willis (Sears) Tower
Willis Tower (formerly named and still commonly referred to as Sears Tower) is a 108-story, 442 m skyscraper in Chicago, Illinois.At the time of its completion in 1973, it was the tallest building in the world, surpassing the World Trade Center towers in New York, and it held this rank for nearly 25 years
Jin Mao Tower
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The Jin Mao Tower (金茂大厦 ; 金茂大廈 ; "Golden Prosperity Building") is an 88-story landmark skyscraper in the Lujiazui area of the Pudong district of Shanghai, People's Republic of China. It contains offices and the Shanghai Grand Hyatt hotel. Until 2007 it was the tallest building in the PRC, the fifth tallest in the world by roof height and the seventh tallest by pinnacle height.
International Finance Centre
The International Finance Centre (branded as "ifc") is an integrated commercial development on the waterfront of Hong Kong's Central District. A prominent landmark on Hong Kong Island, IFC consists of two skyscrapers, the IFC Mall, and the 55-storey Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Tower 2 is the second tallest building in Hong Kong, behind the International Commerce Centre in West Kowloon.
CITIC Plaza (中信廣場) is a skyscraper built in Tianhe District, Guangzhou, People's Republic of China. Its structural height is 391 m 80 stories including two tall antenna-like spires on the top. Completed in 1997
Shun Hing Square
Shun Hing Square (信兴广场), also named "Diwang Buliding" (地王大厦), is a 384m tall skyscraper in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China. 9th tallest building in mainland China, and the 17th tallest in the world. The building was built at the fast pace of four floors in nine days.
The Empire State Building is a 102-story skyscraper located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. It has a roof height of (381 meters), and with its antenna spire included, it stands a total of (443.2 m) high. Its name is derived from the nickname for New York, the Empire State. It stood as the world's tallest building for 40 years, from its completion in 1931 until construction of the World Trade Center's North Tower was completed in 1972. Following the September 11 attacks in 2001, the Empire State Building was again the tallest building in New York
Central Plaza is a 78-storey, 374 m skyscraper completed in August 1995 at 18 Harbour Road, in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong, China. It is the third tallest tower in the city after 2 IFC in Central and the ICC in West Kowloon. It was the tallest building in Asia from 1992 to 1996
The Eiffel Tower (La Tour Eiffel) is an iron lattice tower located on the Champ de Mars in Paris. Erected in 1889, it has become both a global cultural icon of France and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The tower is the tallest structure in Paris and the most-visited paid monument in the world; The third level observatory's upper platform is at 279.11 m the highest accessible to public in the European Union.
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Marriage of a boy or girl under the age of puberty, is not valid unless it is contracted by a marriage-guardian. A 'marriage-guardian' is a person who, under Muslim law, is authorized to contract the marriage for a minor. This authority is termed as Guardianship for Marriage. (wilayat–e-nikah).Guardianship for marriage is different type of guardianship and must be distinguished from the guardianship of the person or property. The provisions of the Guardians & wards act does not apply to the guardianship of marriage .So, the guardianship for marriage is purely governed by Muslim laws. Fyzee observed that: the court cannot appoint a 'Wali' although in some cases 'kazi' himself could act as marriage guardian.
Maternal relation such as uncle or maternal aunt.
Shia law: According to shia laws, the only guardian for marriage are (i) & (ii).
In Abdul Ahmad v. Shah Begum  a person contracted the marriage of a minor girl by declaring himself as her guardian. He was not a 'marriage-guardian'. It could also not be established that he had ever been given the authority by a competent guardian. The Jammu & Kashmir high court held that this marriage was void ab anitio.
It is not clear whether a Muslim father may lawfully act as a marriage- guardian after renouncing Islam. Under Muslim law if the marriage-guardian renounces Islam, he has no right to contract the marriage of the minor. But the Caste Disability Removal Act, 1850 repeals all legal provisions imposing loss of rights of the apostates or the converts. In all old case, in the matter of Mohin Bibi, the Bombay high court has held that a non-Muslim father has no right to act as a marriage-guardian. Marriage-guardianship or the right of jobar comes to an end as soon as the child whether male or female, attains the age of puberty. But the Shafie and the Maliki schools, the right of jobar in the case of a female child continues till she is married.


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import numpy as np
import os
import random
from sys import platform as sys_pf
import matplotlib
if sys_pf == 'darwin':
	matplotlib.use("TkAgg")
from matplotlib import pyplot as plt
# ---
# Demo for how to load image and stroke data for a character
# ---

# Plot the motor trajectory over an image
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# Input
#  I [105 x 105 nump] grayscale image
#  drawings: [ns list] of strokes (numpy arrays) in motor space
#  lw : line width
def plot_motor_to_image(I,drawing,lw=2):
	drawing = [d[:,0:2] for d in drawing] # strip off the timing data (third column)
	drawing = [space_motor_to_img(d) for d in drawing] # convert to image space
	plt.imshow(I,cmap='gray')
	ns = len(drawing)
	for sid in range(ns): # for each stroke
		plot_traj(drawing[sid],get_color(sid),lw)
	plt.xticks([])
	plt.yticks([])

# Plot individual stroke
#
# Input
#  stk: [n x 2] individual stroke
#  color: stroke color
#  lw: line width
def plot_traj(stk,color,lw):
	n = stk.shape[0]
	if n > 1:
		plt.plot(stk[:,0],stk[:,1],color=color,linewidth=lw)
	else:
		plt.plot(stk[0,0],stk[0,1],color=color,linewidth=lw,marker='.')

# Color map for the stroke of index k
def get_color(k):
    scol = ['r','g','b','m','c']
    ncol = len(scol)
    if k < ncol:
       out = scol[k]
    else:
       out = scol[-1]
    return out

# convert to str and add leading zero to single digit numbers
def num2str(idx):
	if idx < 10:
		return '0'+str(idx)
	return str(idx)

# Load binary image for a character
#
# fn : filename
def load_img(fn):
	I = plt.imread(fn)
	I = np.array(I,dtype=bool)
	return I

# Load stroke data for a character from text file
#
# Input
#   fn : filename
#
# Output
#   motor : list of strokes (each is a [n x 3] numpy array)
#      first two columns are coordinates
#	   the last column is the timing data (in milliseconds)
def load_motor(fn):
	motor = []
	with open(fn,'r') as fid:
		lines = fid.readlines()
	lines = [l.strip() for l in lines]
	for myline in lines:
		if myline =='START': # beginning of character
			stk = []
		elif myline =='BREAK': # break between strokes
			stk = np.array(stk)
			motor.append(stk) # add to list of strokes
			stk = []
		else:
			arr = np.fromstring(myline,dtype=float,sep=',')
			stk.append(arr)
	return motor

#
# Map from motor space to image space (or vice versa)
#
# Input
#   pt: [n x 2] points (rows) in motor coordinates
#
# Output
#  new_pt: [n x 2] points (rows) in image coordinates
def space_motor_to_img(pt):
	pt[:,1] = -pt[:,1]
	return pt
def space_img_to_motor(pt):
	pt[:,1] = -pt[:,1]
	return

if __name__ == "__main__":
	img_dir = 'images_background'
	stroke_dir = 'strokes_background'
	nreps = 20 # number of renditions for each character
	nalpha = 5 # number of alphabets to show

	alphabet_names = [a for a in os.listdir(img_dir) if a[0] != '.'] # get folder names
	alphabet_names = random.sample(alphabet_names,nalpha) # choose random alphabets

	for a in range(nalpha): # for each alphabet
		print('generating figure ' + str(a+1) + ' of ' + str(nalpha))
		alpha_name = alphabet_names[a]

		# choose a random character from the alphabet
		character_id = random.randint(1,len(os.listdir(os.path.join(img_dir,alpha_name))))

		# get image and stroke directories for this character
		img_char_dir = os.path.join(img_dir,alpha_name,'character'+num2str(character_id))
		stroke_char_dir = os.path.join(stroke_dir,alpha_name,'character'+num2str(character_id))

		# get base file name for this character
		fn_example = os.listdir(img_char_dir)[0]
		fn_base = fn_example[:fn_example.find('_')]

		plt.figure(a,figsize=(10,8))
		plt.clf()
		for r in range(1,nreps+1): # for each rendition
			plt.subplot(4,5,r)
			fn_stk = stroke_char_dir + '/' + fn_base + '_' + num2str(r) + '.txt'
			fn_img = img_char_dir + '/' + fn_base + '_' + num2str(r) + '.png'
			motor = load_motor(fn_stk)
			I = load_img(fn_img)
			plot_motor_to_image(I,motor)
			if r==1:
				plt.title(alpha_name[:15] + '\n character ' + str(character_id))
		plt.tight_layout()
	plt.show()

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We'll be seeing a change in inventory and a new generation in our market in 2019.
There are a few trends we'll be seeing as we make our way through 2019.
For several years, we've had a very low amount of home inventory in our market. More homes are coming on the market, but they're still not enough to keep up with buyer demand. Nationwide, inventory hit the lowest level in recorded history last winter and only recently began to recover. We expect this growth to continue, but not at a large rate—we predict around 7%.
Just a few years ago, most millennials were barely old enough to buy a home. Now they make up the majority of the home buying market, and this will continue to be the case in 2019. Currently, this generation accounts for about 45% of mortgages, compared to baby boomers at 17% and Gen Xers at 37%. And the homes millennials are buying aren't just starter homes—many are already moving up.
Inventory hit the lowest level in recorded history last winter and only recently began to recover.
If you have any questions about the landscape of the 2019 market, need further information, or would like to talk about your home buying or selling needs, reach out to us at 201-825-1266 or send an email. We look forward to hearing from you soon.


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Connolly Targeted for Defeat in November by Tea Party Express
April 19, 2010 8:50 PM by FCNP.com
Rep. Gerry Connolly, seeking re-election to a second term as a Democrat representing the 11th Congressional District of Eastern Fairfax County, has made the list of four U.S. Senators and seven congressmen that the Tea Party Express has targeted for defeat this November, according to a report in the New York Times. Speaking to 1,500 assembled in Freedom Plaza on Tax Day last week, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann (R-Minn) urged the crowd to "remember in November," and to make President Obama a one-term president. In addition to Connolly, the Tea Party has targeted first-term U.S. Rep. Tom Perriello in southern Virginia.


The comprehensive remaster of 544 of the resort's 584 all-suite guest accommodations provides an elegant retreat experience inspired by the resort's stunning views and tying in architectural elements with a fresh view of texture, color, scale and a subtle Spanish-Mediterranean influence. Credit: Hilton Hotels & Resorts.
PHOENIX - Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort regains its luster following a highly anticipated $8.5 million renovation.
The tradition of delivering exceptional service and one of Phoenix's most unique resort experiences continues with a comprehensive redesign of the resort's expansive, two-room Standard Suites.
"We are very excited to reimagine our mountainside and clifftop all-suite accommodations. Our iconic resort has been through many transformations over the past three decades, each one more exciting than the last," said Ron Simon, general manager, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort. "We have proudly served guests since 1982 and look forward to many generations to follow."
The comprehensive remaster of 544 of the resort's 584 all-suite guest accommodations provides an elegant retreat experience inspired by the resort's stunning views and tying in architectural elements with a fresh view of texture, color, scale and a subtle Spanish-Mediterranean influence.
Guests will be treated to a relaxing palate of subtle hues and desert-inspired neutrals accented by rich woods and splashes of bright, Mediterranean colors.
Set in the granite bluffs of the Phoenix Mountain Reserve, the Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort creates a truly extraordinary escape with a vast range of amenities, including two distinctive restaurants, Different Pointe of View and Pointe In Tyme, and the full service Tocaloma Spa and Salon. Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs is distinguished by its myriad of hidden treasures and found spaces. The resort undulates across a dramatic desert mountain topography providing vignettes of surprise in the form of waterfalls, scenic overlooks, caves, cliff walls, private hillside pools and the charming Hidden Valley.
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Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort offers one of the most unique resort experiences in Phoenix, with 584 all-suite accommodations nestled on the mountainside of the Phoenix Mountain Preserve delivering unparalleled views of the Valley. Rich with history as one of Phoenix's first major resort developments, Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort offers upscale amenities including eight private pools, award-winning Troon golf at Lookout Mountain Golf Club and acclaimed dining at the iconic Different Pointe of View mountaintop restaurant. With 65,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor venue space, the resort hosts year-round special events from weddings to conferences. For more information on Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort, visit www.tapatiocliffshilton.com.


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Kisseloff: A Review of Warren Beatty's 'Reds'
Illustration by Hugo Gellert. Source: Wikipedia.
Remembering a Red From Reds
By Jeff Kisseloff / March 5, 2009
The other day I sat in front of my TV watching Warren Beatty's Reds with tears in my eyes--not because I was so moved by the story of John Reed (although I was), but because I got to see my friend Hugo Gellert for the first time since the day before his death in 1985.
Hugo is pretty much forgotten now, but from 1917 through the 1950s, his illustrations appeared in nearly every progressive and radical magazine in the country, including The Nation. When I got to know him toward the end of his life, he was living in a small house in Freehold, New Jersey, with his wife Livia, who, sadly was as senile as she was bright-eyed. Still, he was always gracious and fun, except when the conversation rolled around to Max Eastman or Whittaker Chambers, two turncoats an unrepentant old leftist couldn't abide.
I met Hugo in connection with a book I was writing, but long after the interviewing process was over, I'd drive down to Freehold once a month or so to shovel the walk or pick up groceries or do the dishes that were always piled up in the sink. It was a small to price to pay for the privilege of hearing stories from someone who was the living embodiment of the twentieth-century American left. We generally sat by a fire in the living room, which was lined with bookshelves. Livia had arranged the books by size so that they made mesmerizing waves up and down the walls. His studio was upstairs, but whenever I asked for a tour, he always gently demurred.
Hugo didn't have a lot of heroes, but one of the few was John Reed, whom he knew well as a fellow Greenwich Village bohemian in the years around World War I. Beatty captures that brief epoch of artistic and political rebellion beautifully in Reds, in large part because of his use of "witnesses," actual acquaintances of Reed and Louise Bryant who pop up as a kind of Greek chorus throughout the film. Hugo was one of them, along with Will Durant, Henry Miller, George Seldes, among others, all of whom are now gone. The film relives the exciting heyday of great foreign correspondents, and Reed may have been the greatest of all with his reporting on Pancho Villa, World War I, and, of course, the Russian revolution, the source of his great masterpiece, Ten Days That Shook the World. He was also an unabashed leftist who played a central role in the formation of the American Communist Party soon after some 16 million people had died for "profits," as Reed says in the movie. Think what you want about journalistic objectivity, but Reed and others knew the system wasn't working, and he never thought that being a reporter disqualified him from doing something about it.
Hugo had a brother who was a conscientious objector during the war. He was sent to military prison where he died of a gunshot wound. The Army said it was suicide, but they couldn't explain how a person could kill himself with a rifle. What Hugo remembered was that soon after his brother's death Reed returned home from Russia. They bumped into each other on the street. Hugo asked him about the revolution, but Reed only wanted to talk about Hugo's brother. There's a scene in Reds where Beatty berates a member of the Socialist Party who missed a meeting because his wife had taken sick. Hugo liked Beatty, but in that scene anyway, that wasn't the John Reed he remembered.
When I knew Hugo, I think he just wanted to live long enough to take care of Livia until her death. It didn't work out that way. I saw him one day in December 1985, and toward the end of the afternoon I found him sitting in the kitchen with his head in his hands. I asked him if he wanted to go to the doctor, but he said no. The next day I called the house to see how he was feeling. Surprisingly, Livia answered the phone. She was hysterical. She said Hugo was taken to the hospital and they had refused to tell her whether he was okay. I calmed her down and told her I would call. I did, and a nurse told me that they had spoken to Livia about a dozen times. She said they explained to her as gently as they could each time that he had died. I hung up the phone and cried like a baby.
A couple of days later I drove down to Freehold to find the house crawling with people, most of whom were strangers to Livia. Several of them were helping themselves to Hugo's work. I managed to shoo them out of the house and then, crossing over the bloodstained carpet where Hugo had fallen and died, I climbed the stairs to see his studio for the first time. One look around, and I realized why he never let me up there. It was an utter mess. Hugo was such a dignified presence, but at 92 years old, he had lost control of the space. Socks and underwear littered the floor alongside drawings--beautiful drawings--that must have been fifty or sixty years old.
Hugo had told me a great story of his contribution to the opening show of the Museum of Modern Art in 1932. He had read an article about a journalist named Vanderbilt who had gotten a jailhouse interview with Al Capone. The Chicago gangster took note of his visitor's last name, and with his outsized ego, decided he and the robber barons shared a common criminal bond. "Us fellas gotta stick together," he suggested.
Hugo ran with it, painting a large canvas, depicting Capone manning a machine gun with J. D. Rockefeller, J. P. Morgan, Henry Ford and Herbert Hoover, standing by his shoulder. A young Nelson Rockefeller, who was then in charge of the new museum, took one look and ordered it moved upstairs by the bathroom.
It had never occurred to me that it would be up there in Hugo's studio, but there the painting was, facing backward leaning against the wall. A few days later Hugo's brother and I carried it out to the backyard to photograph it. A gust of wind promptly blew the painting against the arm of a lawn chair and punched a huge hole in it. Fortunately, a talented restorer repaired the damage, and the painting in all its restored glory can be seen at the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach. The sale of the painting and the rest of Hugo's work allowed Livia to live out the rest of her life in comfort.
Now, thanks to the glory of Blu-Ray, there Hugo was again, looking just as I remember him, telling stories in his living room. I can't recommend the film enough, if not for seeing Beatty and Diane Keaton, but for the privilege of seeing the last remnants of the early twentieth-century left (and a few from the right), still full of piss and vinegar.
One more quick story. Those who were a bit chagrined at the way Beatty intercut some of the most moving scenes of the film--the storming of the Winter Palace to a Russian chorus singing "The Internationale"--with shots of himself and Diane Keaton making love in their flat, might appreciate this. Around the time Reds was released, I was working for Alger Hiss as his legal researcher. One day Alger went down to Soho for lunch with a friend who was a prominent entertainment lawyer. A couple of hours later, Alger returned, laughing. It seems as they were eating, Beatty entered the restaurant. Alger's buddy waved him over and introduced them, telling Beatty, "You just made Reds, how about a movie on the Hiss-Chambers case?"
"The Hiss-Chambers case?" Beatty answered. "Where's the love story in that?"
Despite that, I highly recommend the twenty-fifth anniversary DVD. Its terrific cinematography is a great excuse to buy a Blu-Ray player if you haven't already, and this new version comes with a terrific documentary on the making of the film. Beatty's comments are marvelous.
Now, here's The Nation's review of Reds, and I thought you'd also enjoy a few of Hugo's illustrations as they appeared in the magazine in June, July and August, 1936.
Source / The Nation
Thanks to Jeffrey Segal and Mariann Wizard / The Rag Blog
Posted by richard jehn at 10:32 PM
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Canada-U.S. border closure could continue into 2021, doctor tells CBC
Date: Jul 9 2020
By: Travelweek Group
TORONTO — One of Canada's highest-profile medical experts throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Isaac Bogoch, says he wouldn't be surprised if the Canada-U.S. border stays closed until 2021.
Interviewed on CBC Radio's The Current, with a follow-up story at CBC.ca, Dr. Bogoch said the still-rising numbers south of the border call into question any near-future reopening of the border.
Originally closed on March 21, the border is so far scheduled to reopen on July 21, however the reopen date has been pushed back several times already and almost certainly will be again.
"They're having over 50,000 new cases per day in the country, and on top of that, it doesn't appear like they are getting this epidemic under control. I can't think off the top of my head about what a number or a metric would look like, but I can tell you that [reopening the border] is going to be a long, long, long way away," he told CBC.
Not surprisingly, with the border closure plus all the travel restrictions still in place, the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) is reporting drastically reduced numbers of travellers crossing the border, down 95% from the same time last year.
Meanwhile Canada's Minister of Finance Bill Morneau reiterated this week that the federal government will not be easing restrictions at the border any time soon.
The Canadian Travel & Tourism Roundtable, a coalition of 120+ travel and tourism companies including Canada's major airlines, last month sent an open letter to the federal government saying it's #timetotravel and calling for the loosening of travel restrictions, first in Canada and then beyond.
A second open letter was sent by Canada's airlines and many of Canada's biggest companies including banks and telecoms.
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Garrett Lau works as a software engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area. His hobbies include cycling as well as photography. Before becoming interested in birds, he established a reputation as a bicycle race photographer. His photos have appeared on popular cycling websites and in a few print publications. Now he spends more time photographing birds than bicycle races. He finds that walking around a nature preserve is a nice way to wind down at the end of the day.
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from django.contrib.auth import get_user_model

from rest_framework import serializers

class Serializer(serializers.Serializer):
    @property
    def object(self):
        return self.validated_data

class PasswordField(serializers.CharField):

    def __init__(self, *args, **kwargs):
        if 'style' not in kwargs:
            kwargs['style'] = {'input_type': 'password'}
        else:
            kwargs['style']['input_type'] = 'password'
        super(PasswordField, self).__init__(*args, **kwargs)

def get_username_field():
    try:
        username_field = get_user_model().USERNAME_FIELD
    except AttributeError:
        username_field = 'username'

    return username_field

def get_username(user):
    try:
        username = user.get_username()
    except AttributeError:
        username = user.username

    return username


We deliberately don't run the retreats in less personal Spa / hotel type settings and like to chose places where you will feel at home, and can feel free to let go and be yourself. The venue we use in Spain is set in the magnificent Alpujarra region of Andalucia where we have been coming for over 10 years and love its high mountain setting and the peaceful beauty of the extensive gardens.
There is a choice of single, twin or double rooms, all en-suite. All of the rooms are comfortably furnished in local Spanish style with either a bath & shower or a shower en-suite, and centrally heated in the winter time.
There is a beautiful pool, gardens and sunny terraces where you can relax and find your own space. There's also a cosy sitting room, with a small library of books and a log fire for the cooler evenings.


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Q: google cloud run for docker container along with shared folder as google cloud storage bucket I am trying to create a docker container in google cloud run, which has a google cloud storage bucket as a shared folder. Tried and searched a lot, no luck. Gow to implement this?  Anybody please???

A: Google Cloud Run is stateless by definition. That means, you can't attach disk or storage to it. However, it's possible to perform operation to red/write to components, like storage or Cloud SQL.
For the future, personally, I think that this philosophy won't change.
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You have a in memory file system in /tmp. The space allowed equals cloud run memory param minus docker running memory footprint.

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How to Get Your Sports Team on TV and Land Sports Sponsorship at the Same Time
Alex Raby February 26, 2019
When looking for ways to increase sports sponsorship and attract more interest in your sports team, an obvious option is to appear on television.
It may seem like an impossible dream, but it's actually far from it.
A too-often overlooked option for producing content (and for free!) is to contact your local TV network. Public or community access channels exist as an opportunity for the community to air programming they care about.
A piece on the local sports team definitely fits the bill.
In this post, I'll share how to get your team on the local TV station to increase your viewership and how to leverage that to get more sports sponsorship deals.
What Kind of Access?
If you're one of the few people without a television set in your living space, this may come as a surprise: public access television is a free community channel that airs programming created by members of the general public.
This system came about in the 1970s as a requirement for cable companies to set aside certain channels for public, educational and governmental use.
Think of it like YouTube on your TV. Public access content doesn't even have to be polished like a professional TV show. People are aware that it's locally-produced and won't be über-high-quality.
Networks are also actively looking for content from their local community so it's not as difficult to get your show accepted as you may think. But, programming is dependent on the station's program restrictions and schedule.
A caveat you should note is that this airtime is non-commercial so you can't use the time to sell season tickets or create one giant commercial. Fortunately, human interest stories and content often work better to convert viewers than a straight-up sales pitch.
How to Get Your Show on a Public Access Network
The crew at these stations are used to working with laypeople and helping them broadcast their projects – that's what they're there for! But, if you can learn about the process beforehand, you're that much better suited to use the opportunity to its fullest potential.
Starring on the Small Screen
The very first step toward getting your program on TV is to decide on a channel.
Figure out what public access stations exist in your area. Not every city has one so you may have to look state-wide. This can be accomplished with a Google search or you can check out any of the lists below:
Public Access Television Stations and Media Centers
List of Public-Access TV Stations in the United States
Community Radio Broadcasting Licences (Australia)
You can also ask around at events that cater to your target demographic: what public access programs do people in your community watch and enjoy? Is the community aching for any sort of particular content — some comedy or uplifting stories, perhaps? A little consumer research can save you a lot of time in the long run.
It may be important to note that most public access stations have residency rules. You must live in the community in order to have a program on the air. Be sure you inquire about the specifics with the station to which you're applying.
The Global Village Catalog has a listing of over 700 Community and Public Access opportunities all over the world.
Gathering the Details You Need
Before you begin your journey, you have to start simple and figure out the type of content that really thrives on the station. Each station will have its own requirements for what content it can air and how to submit it. So, gathering those details is a key step.
If you're not sure where to find this information, the station's website is a good start or you can call their main contact number.
Typically, there will be a sheet with guidelines for file-sizing, any content restrictions and outlines to follow when creating your content. The station wants you to do well and succeed so make sure to use whatever advice and rules they lay out for you.
Getting into Gear
Depending on the station you're submitting to, you'll likely need to attend some sort of orientation or production training classes before you get started. This is typical if you're using equipment provided by the station.
The station is typically run by a cable or third-party company, and that company is expected to provide the gear and knowledge that is necessary for producing television programs. Some stations have video production classes you can take.
When producing your content, there are two routes to take, depending on the resources available:
Use the station's studio and equipment to film your show.
Produce the content yourself, especially if no studio exists in your area.
If you have media-savvy people in your organisation already, chat with them about what's possible. They may be able to recommend the best scenario for your project's scope.
If you don't know anyone in production, the station should be able to make some recommendations for you.
Figuring out Your Pitch
When formulating your pitch to the TV station, you need to make it as easy as possible for your project to be chosen.
Each station will require different submission guidelines, but the most basic requirements will typically be a title and a description of your show.
Here are a few more things to think about when developing your show idea:
What is the objective of the show or series?
How long will each segment be? Will there be one or multiple?
How can you tailor the show to the community and ground it to apply to the people who live there?
If you're going to integrate sports sponsorship, how will that occur? Many stations have rules about only sponsor-related words or pictures being shown to prevent the content from going commercial.
Usually, you have to submit a finished program for viewing. This way, someone from the station can make sure it fits the guidelines of the channel. Once that's all approved, you should get a time slot for your program to run.
Next step: advertise!
In order to get a large number of viewers (and hopefully a sports sponsorship or two), you'll need to have some quality content ideas that people want to tune into.
Here are a few suggestions to get your brain churning:
Take a camera operator along on an adventure and film a day in the life of one of your star players. Social media can only capture so much in small spurts. A long-form version of that content could definitely draw a crowd.
Are you gearing up for a big tournament or in the midst of playoffs? Create a series leading up to the big day. Viewers will love watching players gear up on and off the field.
What don't people know about your players and staff in terms of secret talents or surprising facts? A "Get to Know the (insert your team name here)" segment could turn some heads.
There are a number of great possibilities you can capture with a camera. Start by filming the team at special events and see what comes of it. Using your smartphone will do the trick.
HullTV in Hull Massachusetts broadcasts town meetings, athletic events and community festivals. Check out your stations schedule to get an idea of what they need.
Upping Your Sports Sponsorship
Of course, exposure on the small screen helps with engaging fans. But, let's not forget about those sponsors who support the team and make it possible to get through the season.
Mentioning your program on the public access channel is also a great draw to put into any and all sports sponsorship packages you send out.
While networks have certain commercial restrictions as previously mentioned, you may still be able to show sponsor logos on team jerseys and in other similar ways.
Your local access network should be able to provide you with the specific details you need so you can come up with advertising ideas that would be approved.
Let your current sponsors know you're creating this project and also that you would love to feature them. Maybe they can offer up some media production assistance or contacts to help it go well.
You should also mention the possibility of uploading your show or series to YouTube after the broadcast.
Online, anyone can watch and see the sponsor's logo paired with the team's content. YouTube does have commercial content restrictions, but they're far more lax in terms of putting up a slide at the end thanking sponsors with a logo.
Level Up Your Sports Sponsorship Packages
If you really want to get varsity with this, think about sly ways to insert your sponsors naturally into your segment with product integration.
For example, if your sponsor is a retail store or a pizza joint, you could have members of the team drive by the shop on their way to practice or stopping at the local pizza place after a game.
The more you can offer to your sponsors in terms of content, the more sports sponsorship offers you're going to receive.
Bring Down the House
Although getting your sports team on television may seem like a daunting task, public and community access programs have made it as easy as possible to pull your program off without a hitch.
It's certainly worth your while. The more viewers you can get, the more sports sponsorship opportunities can come your way — a victory everyone can cheer for!
Have you ever embarked on a video production project for your sports team? What other media have you used to increase your sports sponsorship? Do you have a favourite public access channel you watch at home? Let us know over on Twitter or Facebook!
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Joshua Takacs has performed on Thomson Celebration and Marco Polo cruise ships, as a sh owteam member and soloist. While on the Thomson Celebration he performed with Classical Duo Jeno and Zoltan, Kearney Street and Top Men.
In 2012 Joshua toured the UK performing as Danny Zuko in a revue show 'Dancing Queen'. During this tour he performed at the Blackpool summer season at the Grand theatre.
He has appeared on London based radio station ON.FM. This led to Josh being invited to act in the short film Awkward Meeting.
At the start of 2013, Joshua was invited and performed at a workshop for Barking Broadway Theatre in a new musical called Golden Heels.
Joshua performed along side Joe Longthorne and Roy Walker at Blackpool Opera House in Blackpool's Got Talent.
Later on in the year (2013) he was asked to perform at the Kid 'n' Cancer Charity gala night at Chesterfield working with Mick Miller and Tina Malone
Joshua completed a contract onboard the P&O ship Pride of Hull as a show team member and also performing a solo uptempo Cabaret every other night. He then went on to be the Cruise director of both Pride of York and Pride of Brugges.
2014 he was appointed Cruise director and show team member of the Pride of Rotterdam then transferring onto the Island Escape as a Cruise Host and Cabaret Artist.
Joshua then ended the year as Prince Paul in Duggie Chapman's Pantomine Goldilocks and the three bears at Barrows Forum Theatre.
2015 Joshua joined the prestige 6 star cruise ships Silver Sea onboard the Silver Shadow the shows include an Opera Gala concert show, British invasion and among other shows. After this contract he was invited to perform at Doncaster Little Theatre his own Cabaret then in 2016 he teamed back up with Producers and directors JJ Almond and Chris Mellor to provide background songs and voiceover music for the Larry Grayson play '3 Days and 3 Minutes with Larry.'
Showreel for webpage – https://youtu.be/BcjXxSfoCJs
Full show for agents – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjjRteq56iI


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Every February, Canadians are invited to participate in Black History Month festivities and events that honour the legacy of Black Canadians, past and present.
World Cancer Day is the one singular initiative under which the entire world can unite together in the fight against the global cancer epidemic.
"On World Day of Social Justice, we reaffirm our commitment to social change and to ensuring that the rights and dignity of all human beings—in Canada and around the world—are equal." (Global Affairs Canada)
A day when women are recognized for their achievements. International Women's Day first emerged from the activities of labour movements at the turn of the twentieth century in North America and across Europe. The theme for this year is "Think equal, build smart, innovate for change".
International Day of Families
The International Day of Families provides an opportunity to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting them.It has inspired a series of awareness-raising events, including national family days. In many countries, this day is an opportunity to highlight different areas of interest and importance to families.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Jun 15 all-day
It is an official United Nations International Day acknowledging the significance of elder abuse as a public health and human rights issue. Let's honour this landmark and continue raising public awareness of elder abuse with events across the country.
On World Refugee Day, held every year on June 20th, we commemorate the strength, courage and perseverance of millions of refugees.
International Day of Friendship
The International Day of Friendship is a United Nations (UN) day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures. It is observed on July 30 each year
Aug 9 all-day
In its resolution 49/214 of December 23rd, 1994, the General Assembly designated August 9th to be observed as International Day of the World's Indigenous People every year during the International Decade. This occasion will be used by the United Nations to draw attention to indigenous issues and societies. It represents an opportunity for Governments, non-governmental organizations and other interested groups to organize activities which raise awareness about indigenous people and their cultures.
Aug 19 all-day
World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on 19 August to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world.


Michael Fassbender and Cary Fukunaga on the Red Carpet!
Michael Fassbender and Cary Fukunaga appeared on the red carpet of the Sarajevo Film Festival.
Cary Fukunaga directed JANE EYRE, a film in which Fassbender played one of the leading roles. Screening of JANE EYRE is in progress at the !hej Open Air Cinema.
You can catch a glimpse of atmosphere from the red carpet here.
The opening ceremony held at the National Theatre on Friday night marked the beginning of the 17th Sarajevo Film Festival. In the following nine days i e from 22 July to 30th July, 220 films from 44 countries will be screened at the festival, placing the emphasis on authors from the region who will compete for the Heart of Sarajevo award in three programs: feature, documentary and short film.
The first day of the festival opened with awarding of Jafar Panahi, the jailed Iranian film director whose directorial debut launched the first SFF 17 years ago in an act of defiance against the 1992-95 war. In his letter of gratitude for the award, which was read at the opening ceremony, he said : "Ten years ago I had the honor of being a guest at your festival. I have been awaiting the final verdict for the past six months and this status is worse than being in prison. When a filmmaker is banned from making films, life under any circumstances is equal to being in prison. I hope that I will again come to your festival, present my new film and personally thank all BiH directors and film professionals who did not hesitate to support me in the past 16 months".
Every year SFF hosts about 100,000 film fans, many from neighboring countries and hoteliers and tourism officials say that nearly all accommodation was booked up.
The most famous guests this year will be German film director Wim Wenders, British actress Charlotte Rampling and Hollywood star Michael Fassbender.


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Our Principal, Dr. Schlanger
Ryan Chung, Editor-in-Chief
You may see him in the hallways or recognize him from honor society inductions or other ceremonies. What you may not be aware of is that behind his warm smile and firm handshake lies a distinguished background and dynamic character.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Dr. Schlanger said that the first "turning point" in his life was his move from his local junior high school to the Carver High School of Engineering and Science, a magnet school, which provided him a progressive, highly innovative, and motivating atmosphere which motivated him. Despite the one and a half hour commute, he was able to gain invaluable knowledge that mirrored the curriculum structure of Brooklyn Tech or Bronx Science. His love of science was cultivated at the school and, in fact, he placed in many science fairs throughout his junior and senior years. Upon graduation, he was brought to Hofstra in New York.
In another pivotal moment to his career, Dr. Schlanger became an RA in the freshmen dorm at Hofstra. His love of helping students cope with homesickness and resolve issues with others blossomed into his first job as an educator. He became the academic advisor for undergraduate students and this led him to earn a Master's in counseling during this time.
As a college graduate, Dr. Schlanger's avidity and fervor as a scholar, instructor, and counselor could not be quelled. After his time at Levittown as a middle school counselor, he earned the same job at Herricks which provided him with the multicultural experience that he wanted. There, he decided to pursue an advanced degree and was admitted to Teachers College, Columbia University, where he earned his Ed.D. (Doctorate of Education). His six year term at Hauppauge High School ended with the career opportunity at Manhasset and he has been our principal over the past decade.
Although he is definitively more accomplished, erudite, and versed in both education and the real world, Dr. Schlanger is as passionate about his work and hobbies and as "normal" as us students. A happily married father of two, his inclinations in terms of sports include tennis, running, and weightlifting, the third of which he entered competitions for in college, lifting 300 pounds as a 150 pound college senior. He is also a music lover and enjoys band such as U2, Springstein, and The Cure.
When I asked him about the kind of "fingerprint" that he wants to leave behind as school principal, Dr. Schlanger said that reflecting upon his ten years, he has seen continuous growth, almost 500 students in an 11-12 year period, and has helped foster more development in the form of more course offerings, which in turn provides students with more opportunities. He also said that he would like to be remembered as someone who helped make Manhasset the best place possible as an accessible person and a positive role model. His greatest memories are graduations and senior frolics because he sees this as the "culmination of students' six year journeys," which is inevitably sentimental. He claims that these events help him understand the uniqueness of our school and instill him with a sense of pride to be the leader. While he won't be leaving any time soon, an observation of Dr. Schlanger's legacy thus far is truly remarkable. As Sam Walton, American entrepreneur and founder of Walmart, once said, "Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it's amazing what they can accomplish." Dr. Schlanger's love of the Manhasset community was apparent throughout the interview. Through his charismatic leadership, he has truly and indubitably connected with students and staff and has helped nurture a thriving, learning community.
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Tanya, a Russian-born artist, is a graduate of the College of Art in Yaroslavl with the Bachelors Degree in Art. Afterwards, she attended an Old Russian Icon paintings workshop in the famous old Tolga monastery on Volga River and is now an expert in this field.
To further develop her artistic skills, Tanya studied the original paintings of old Italian Masters in European Museums of Art and painted copies of some. Her art reflects the influence of this work. Regularly experimenting with techniques and colors, Tanya takes inspiration from bright and romantic paintings of the nineteenth and early twentieth century.
Tanya's still-life compositions, portraits and allegorical paintings have been exhibited in European galleries. Her work is in national and private collections in the USA, Germany, Austria, Poland, Portugal and Russia.
Tanya is currently a member of The Portrait Society of America and The American Society of Portrait Artists.
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Q: What's a Scrum Master?
How do you describe a Scrum Master role to people who know nothing about Scrum, Agile or even software development?
Ever thought of what you are going to do when you join a new Agile team?
Keep your cool. v( ̄ー ̄)v I have an action plan for you about what you should do first and foremost when joining a new team as a Scrum Master (and it does not start with 'make some changes').
It could take a while to understand how to approach your Scrum Master role, especially, if you are completely new to this.
Watch the video to know exactly what your should focus on in the first two weeks of joining a team.
Scrum Master is a misunderstood role in Scrum. Often people think that Scrum Masters are the Project Managers under another name. So it's quite common for some to be confused after realising that the above statement is incorrect.
One of the things that Scrum Master is responsible for is making progress visible. This is an important task but I think it should not only be about progress. There is a lot of information that should be visible to the team at all times in the spirit of transparency and I think it is also Scrum Master's role to make it visible.
If you are still not sure what is a part of a Scrum Master role, you should download my free guide to a typical day of a Scrum Master where I cover visualisation in some more detail.
I've decided to make a list of things that should be easily accessible in your team area to help them be more Agile.
As part of a Hackathon project at Bluecat Networks, our team of Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches decided to make a leaning game.
The purpose of this project was to design a board game to teach teams difficult Agile topics, in this case, the backlog refinement.


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Want to meet the committee members? These people are the ones in charge so if you have any questions or queries about LXG, come and see them at the regular gaming meeting we hold each month.
The committee meets at 8am before every monthly gaming meetup and every member of the LXG club is welcome to attend.
Every year at the June General Meeting, all committee positions are spilled and club members are welcome to nominate and vote for committee positions.
To see the Rules & Procedures for the LXG Committee, please click here.
Eddie Crompton
Eddie got hooked on gaming back in primary school after reading White Dwarf magazine but somehow thought it would be a good idea to make up his own. After delving into Choose-Your-Own-Adventure books and Fighting Fantasy novels, over the years he's played many different games such as Dungeons and Dragons, Battletech Warhammer 40K, Warhammer Fantasy, Warmachine, Dystopian Wars, Malifaux, Kings of War and Saga.
Some of the first board games he collected were HeroQuest and Space Crusade but his personal collection is up in the high 200s.
Committee Member since: 2017
Angela Caffery
Angela Caffery has always been interested in gaming from childhood with such games as Mastermind, 500, Cribbage, Cluedo and Chinese Checkers. A whole new world opened up when after playing a couple of Dungeons &Dragon games after she attended a call out for Brisbane D&D devotees. Thus Angela joined the gaming club scene – Queensland Science-Fiction and Fantasy Club, QUT Gaming Club, Tanelorn Games Club and now LXG.
Desperate for something different from the usual family game fare, the 80s saw many new games introduced into her collection including Panzer Leader, Panzer Blitz, Kings and Things, Shogun Dungeon, Up & Down the River and Dracula. Then the world of Euro games descended with a bang and endless games of Settlers of Catan heralded a new phase of board games of which Agricola is her current and long-time favourite.
Over the years, Angela has also been involved in organising and running many conventions including BrisCon, GenCon Australia and MaryPOP Culture Festival.
Currently Angela is the Vice-President of League of Extraordinary Gamers (LXG)- in other words, the librarian! She also updates the events on our Facebook page and co-organises the spin-off LXG EXTRA RPG meetings along with long-time friend Keith Done.
Keith Done
Keith Done has been involved with tabletop gaming since 1965 when he enjoyed classics such as Monopoly, Scrabble and Squatter. He also remembers seeking out many non-mainstream games that existed at that time, such as Railroader, Green Ghost and Hit the Beach!
Keith has been influential for decades in the Brisbane games club scene, being a co-founder and committee member of organisations such as the Queensland Science-Fiction and Fantasy Club and the Tanelorn Games Club. He has always been active designing and running role-playing events at conventions across Australia.
In 2004 he co-founded the League of Extraordinary Gamers (LXG) to focus on the development of a family-friendly game club. He has served on the committee in various positions since then and recently created a spin-off LXG role-playing sub-club with long-time friend Angela Caffery. They relaunched an Eldorian umbrella campaign under the Pathfinder rules in 2015 and LXG EXTRA RPG continues to grow in popularity.
David has been playing board games ever since he was introduced to Games Workshop's Battlecards as a youngster. Since that time he has played a lot of different board games and taught a lot of board games to others. These days David divides his time between teaching his daughters how to play various board games, and painting through his collection of miniatures.
David has been a member of LXG for over 10 years now and currently runs the club's Magic: The Gathering league.
Media Officer
Matt Hussey
After an early attempt to get into Warhammer failed due to a lack of disposable income, Matt had a misspent youth playing all manner of computer games. After a blackout left him bored and listless, he decided to get away from the warm glow of the monitors for a few hours to give something analogue a go and stumbled across LXG. Some years and a couple of Kallax units later, it seems like a pretty good decision.
While Matt will usually be down to try out almost any game, he does have a preference for longer strategy games with just enough interlocking subsystems that it all becomes slightly wonky, and a perfectly reasonable, not-at-all irrational dislike of dice games.
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I was recently invited to the Wills Lifestyle store for the launch of their new S/S '16 collection as you must've already seen on my Instagram and Snapchat. The complete collection revolved around pop colours and striking prints – a total win for summers! The women's collection has a line of casual, easy and relaxed separates in bright hues and breezy fabrics. The sheer white blouses with dainty floral print details was a complete favourite! For the little more elaborate affair and events, the signature Pankaj and Nidhi line for Wills Lifestyle is a total stunner. Right from sequins to embroidery – it has got it all. However, what took me by surprise was the men's collection. The men's shirts came in an assortment of prints – geeky glasses to flamingoes and polka dots to turtles! Pair these fun tees with a classic khaki trouser or shorts (also available in the new collection) and you have a fun on the go summer look.
I also got to style the models in the latest from Wills Lifestyle. For the men's look I chose a very nautical print denim finish shirt with a pair of beige shorts for an uber relaxed à la vacay look. What better than white ankle length skinny pants for summer and that's exactly what I styled my second look around. A fun printed top and sky high heels with a dash of pop pout completed the look. So if you are looking to add some summer in your wardrobe, head over to the nearest Wills Lifestyle store for your fix!
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Contract Negotiation / Headline / Recruiting / Sports Agents / Sports Law
Has The NCAA Lost Its Focus?
by Darren Heitner · August 4, 2010
In Pat Forde's column from last Friday titled, Cooperation key to solving agent issue, he wrote the following:
At the very least, the NCAA's raid of sorts on North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama — those are just the schools we know about — has sent a panic through both college football and the agent community.
The association's Agent, Gambling and Amateurism Activities department has some useful tools going for it: newfound knowledge; aggrieved parties; a recent history of crushed cheaters and dissemblers; and, of all things, Twitter.
Probably most importantly, the AGA has made better entrée into the agent netherworld and gotten a firmer grasp on how the seamy game works. Unlike the twin USC scandals involving Reggie Bush and O.J. Mayo, the NCAA did not need a media-made road map to investigate the parties-and-plane tickets situation in South Beach. NCAA enforcement is, for a change, in front of the media on this issue, instead of vice versa.
Before you go ahead and start praising the NCAA and its AGA department, there are some things that need to be reported that have not yet been publicized. Things advisors/agents are noticing, but have not yet been exposed.
One would think that the AGA, a very small group of people who are given the task to follow up on unscrupulous agent leads and follow through with investigations, would be appropriating almost all of its time to enforcing its rules regarding benefits given to football, and maybe even basketball, student-athletes by agents/runners/financial planners/etc. Think again.
Instead, I'm hearing that even just two days ago, the NCAA called a baseball advisor's advisee and asked the player questions such as, "How many times has your advisor talked to pro teams on your behalf?" and "How much have you paid your advisor?" Just when you think the NCAA might be paying attention to issues that might have some importance (the benefits switching hands problem),they revert back to their old ways of just trying to show who is boss for no understandable reason. Not to mention, the NCAA actually requires student-athletes to pay advisors for the services they provide.
One agent recently told me, "Make sure your guys are well-versed and schooled." Apparently, the NCAA has been actively contacting many student-athletes about this matter.
It stems back to the Andy Oliver vs. NCAA battle, which was thoroughly documented step-by-step on SportsAgentBlog.com. Before Oliver settled with the NCAA, a court in Ohio had declared the NCAA Bylaw 12.3.2.1 (the no-agent rule) null and void.
12.3.2.1 Presence of a Lawyer at Negotiations. A lawyer may not be present during discussions of a contract offer with a professional organization or have any direct contact (i.e., in person, by telephone or by mail) with a professional sports organization on behalf of the individual. A lawyer's presence during such discussions is considered representation by an agent.
The settlement allowed the NCAA to re-instate the rule immediately, which they did. Unfortunately, the no-agent rule effectively only hurts student-athletes. They are not permitted to have proper counsel advising them through the draft process, and if they do have an advisor merely talk to a team on their behalf, their student-athlete eligibility is gone and there goes their biggest bargaining tool in a negotiation with a professional baseball club. Again, with everything going on lately in the southeastern schools, one would think that the NCAA has bigger fish to fry.
As ESPN.com's Gene Wojciechowski recently said while discussing the many problems with the NCAA, "It has spread itself a mile wide and an inch deep." Herein lies a glaring problem. There are true problems that the NCAA might be able to fix with effective enforcement. But in order to do that, it must pick and choose its battles wisely. To focus on baseball advisors who helping players by providing effective counsel, the NCAA is missing the boat.
Instead, NCAA continues to send out a baseball questionnaire to student-athletes who were drafted, but who did not sign, or who may be drafted in the future. Student-athletes should not be pressured to answer this questionnaire. Additionally, student-athletes should not feel the need to respond to investigatory phone calls.
Tags: amateurismandy oliverathlete eligibilityBaseballbasketballFootballNCAA
Darren Heitner is the creator of Sports Agent Blog. He is the owner of the South, Florida-based HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C., which is a law firm that focuses on transactional, intellectual property and litigation work with a heavy emphasis on sports and entertainment issues. He is also the founder of Sports Agent Blog and an author of 2 books published by the American Bar Association -- How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know (1st and 2nd Editions). Heitner contributed to Forbes and Inc. for many years.
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Friends School of Minnesota is committed to an economically diverse student body. We provide financial support to families who need it to help send their children to the school. As a Quaker school, we will always be an independent, tuition- based institution, but we work hard to ensure that tuition is not a barrier to attending FSMN. The school expects families to finance their children's education to the extent that they can. All of our families do extraordinary things to make FSMN a priority in their lives.
Families who cannot afford full tuition fill out a financial statement each year with an outside service (School & Student Services of the National Association of Independent Schools). Every family's financial picture is different so we use the standardized and complex SSS formula to help determine need. SSS takes into account many factors, including a family's size, income, expenses, assets, debts, and special circumstances. You can learn more about SSS and this process at http://sss.nais.org.
The FSMN Tuition Aid Committee considers each application carefully and works to make aid awards that are fair and in balance with the greater community. Returning families' need is met first. Then we turn to new admissions, working to balance the socioeconomic diversity of each class as best as we can. Requests always exceed our budget, but we have been able to meet the school's goal of providing assistance to nearly a third of our students.
In recent years, we have also been able to provide additional contingency aid to currently enrolled families experiencing unexpected, temporary changes such as job loss. Many of our families have struggled with the downturn of the economy, and the school has worked to help our them continue to afford FSMN.
We have been fortunate to have continuing strong enrollment, low attrition, and robust contributions and fundraisers, all of which make it possible for our tuition aid budget to meeting the needs of our families. Our wonderful Plant Sale provides an amount equivalent to about half of the tuition aid budget each year. For a small school, we give an extraordinary amount of tuition aid.
About 20% (over $500,000) of our gross tuition is devoted to tuition aid and that money currently supports over a third of our student body. The average aid award this last year (2018-19) was $9,576 or around 60% of a student's tuition. Unlike many smaller independent schools, we are able to provide grants of up to 90% of tuition. This greatly increases the socioeconomic diversity of our student body.
If you have any questions about tuition aid at Friends School of Minnesota, the tuition aid committee members would be pleased to talk with you. We are very proud of the school's continuing commitment to keeping FSMN financially accessible!