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Югонька — река в России, на Кольском полуострове, протекает по территории Ловозерского района Мурманской области. Длина реки — 59 км, площадь водосборного бассейна — 506 км².

Начинается среди заболоченной тундры восточнее слияния рек Западная- и Восточная Лебяжья. Течёт в верховьях в юго-восточном направлении, затем — на восток и снова на юго-восток через берёзово-еловый лес. Устье реки находится в 114 км по левому берегу реки Поной на высоте 125,8 метра над уровне моря. Рядом с устьем расположено село Каневка.

Ширина реки в верховьях — 6 метров при глубине 0,5 м, в среднем — 30 и 0,6 м соответственно, в низовьях — 45 и 1,2 м. Скорость течения воды 0,5 м/с. В нижнем и среднем течении порожиста.

Основные притоки — Сарай-Шор (лв), Кальпетры-Чумовой (лв), Быстрый (лв), Вересовый (пр, в 27 км от устья), Могильная Развила (лв, в 42 км от устья).

Данные водного реестра
По данным государственного водного реестра России относится к Баренцево-Беломорскому бассейновому округу, водохозяйственный участок реки — река Поной. Речной бассейн реки — бассейны рек Кольского полуострова и Карелии, впадает в Белое море.

Код водного объекта — 02020000112101000006565.

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A foundational gift has endowed and named the Cornell Mui Ho Center for Cities in the College of Architecture, Art and Planning (AAP), advancing research, teaching and partnerships dedicated to fostering more sustainable and just cities.
The largest single gift to AAP to date, in the amount of $25 million, from Mui Ho '62, B.Arch. '66, builds on initial support that helped establish the center two years ago. The new funding secures in perpetuity the center's long-term future and strengthens its mission to catalyze urban transformation through actionable knowledge about how to better plan, design and build thriving cities.
Leveraging AAP's creative capacities and core expertise in design, the built environment and urban planning, the center aims to help policymakers, communities and other collaborators address urgent challenges facing cities around the world – from climate adaptation to urban mobility to clean air and water.
"This remarkable gift will expand the capacity of Cornell's world-class experts in architecture, art and planning to shape cities that are more sustainable and livable for all of their inhabitants," said President Martha E. Pollack. "I'm deeply grateful to Mui for her inspiring vision and her extraordinary commitment to AAP and Cornell."
Ho, an architect and retired educator whose philanthropy previously enabled design of the Mui Ho Fine Arts Library at AAP, said she expects the center to galvanize the college's three departments around the most complex urban challenges, and to connect that work to cities whose populations – and problems – are growing.
Ho said she's excited to partner with Meejin Yoon '95, the Gale and Ira Drukier Dean of AAP, on such a critical vision for the college and its disciplines. The center, she said, illustrates how architecture, as a humanist discipline, is deeply embedded in everything from the economy to the natural environment.
"I see the center as an invitation for experts at Cornell and from all over the world to join in advancing AAP's human values, excellence in design education and innovative research to effect change in cities now and in the future," Ho said.
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MVCA is thrilled to be a long-time supporter of an event that brings together so many of our in-state and out-of-state investor members. As part of this year's conference, we're especially pleased to present the findings from the 2017 MVCA Research Report!
Today, Michigan is in a unique position regarding its economic landscape. Activity from entrepreneurs has increased dramatically over the past decade. Venture capitalists are supporting Michigan startup companies across a wide range of sectors, backgrounds, and stages of growth, resulting in the expansion of innovation, work opportunities, and diverse leadership in the state. In fact, Michigan is a "Top 10 State" in terms of research spending, science and engineering doctorates, and invention patents. Fifteen years after the founding of MVCA, we've never been prouder to represent the 33 venture capital firms in Michigan, all of whom are willing to take chances on tomorrow's big ideas today.
All signs point to the long-term vitality of Michigan's entrepreneurial community. Venture capital firms located in Michigan estimate that funds needed for new investments, coupled with the need for follow-on funding for their 141 Michigan-based portfolio companies, exceeds what is currently available, reflecting the need for additional funds to help Michigan's many venture-backed companies succeed. Local firms are often the first to identify strong Michigan-based investment opportunities and can provide deal leadership and connections to potential out-of-state syndicate partners. Therefore, it is MVCA's goal to encourage and promote collaborative ties between entrepreneurs and both in-state and out-of-state investors.
The Michigan Growth Capital Symposium is a great opportunity to connect with peers throughout the country and introduce valuable new players to Michigan's vibrant entrepreneurial and investment community. With that important directive in mind, we encourage you to mingle and share the exciting activity happening in our community! Take advantage of MGCS as a time to share the good news surrounding our growing Michigan venture community with out-of-state partners and learn how investors from all over the world are finding opportunities right here in our state.
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Sudan's ruling military council calls Tuesday's unrest in Khartoum a "coup"
in a statement, Al-Burhan warned that the armed forces will confront any attempt to "destabilize security and stability and every attempt to abort revolution."
Eyewitnesses in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum described to CNN "a terrifying day" on Tuesday after members of the Operations Authority of the Intelligence Service rebelled and took control of the service's headquarters buildings around the capital, firing bullets in the air and blocking off streets.
Security forces made up of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese army intervened and took control of the agency's buildings.
Three people died in the unrest, according to the Central Committee of Sudan Doctors (CCSD.) A father and his two sons were killed during yesterday's violence in the Soba suburb after a mortar fell on the house yesterday, the CCSD said. Two people were wounded and were admitted for treatment for bullet wounds early Wednesday.
"The armed forces and political forces … all stood together against this conspiracy against the Sudanese people's revolution," Al-Burhan said,
"We will not allow any coup against the legitimacy of the revolution" to take place in the country, he added.
Al-Burhan said all intelligence agency buildings were now under the control of the army, adding that "all the areas where there was tension have been returned to our control and the army managed to eliminate the insurgency with minimal losses."
The general added that the air navigation movement at Khartoum Airport has returned to normal and assured residents that calm had been restored to the capital.
Sudan's RSF leader, Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti, accused Salah Abdallah 'Gosh,' the widely feared former head of the Sudan's intelligence and security service, of planning the revolt during a press conference on Tuesday.
An Interpol red notice has already been issued for Gosh's extradition to Sudan at the behest of the government.
Sudan is undergoing a three-year transitional period during which the country is headed by a sovereign council, with authority shared between military figures and civilians.
The sovereign council was formed last year following months of protests that led to the ouster in April of former president Omar al-Bashir, who had ruled the country for 30 years.
Journalist Yassir Abdullah in Khartoum, CNN's Nima Elbagir, Nada Bashir in London and
CNN's Ruba Alhenawi in Atlanta contributed to this story.
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Universities must look beyond A-Level
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NYAMI NYAMI . . . Zimbabwe's stone sculpture ranks among the best in the world, yet, there is a dearth of scholarship in fine art in the country
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The just-ended Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo was an ideal eye opener for Zimbabwe tertiary institutions' art educators.The exhibition stands for tertiary institutions offering art degrees and diplomas were inundated by individuals from all walks of life enquiring about how they could enrol as students.
The phrase, "I never did Art at A-Level" became a chorus at the exhibition park.
The majority of potential applicants, particularly those that visited Chinhoyi University of Technology's Creative Art and Design School did not identify themselves primarily as artists.
Members of the country's uniformed forces were among those interested, as were primary and high school teachers, as well as nurses and freelance "park" photographers.
One policeman aptly contextualised his reasons for wanting to know more by saying: "It's not like I want to leave the profession and start a new career. I have always wanted to be a policeman and I am happy at work. But I feel further education is important and, because art has been my passion for years, I need to find ways to communicate visually and more effectively with the public."
For art educators, the overwhelming interest by members of the public is a clear testament that potential applicants to their institutions are not just A-Level art students.
Advanced Level art students have the experience and passion required for one to succeed at university level, but they are not the only suitable candidates.
There are some "closet" artists in our midst that, for one reason of the other, do not openly showcase their talents to the public.
Some do not choose to do art at Advanced Level because their parents may disapprove, or because they feel they can obtain more points with other subjects.
Yet in their spare time, they feel the need to be creative.
Others never got the chance to go to university, owing to pressing family or personal commitments.
The entry requirements for university students should therefore not emphasise on students having some class experience with art because those that take up art as a subject in primary and secondary schools are only a fraction of the creative population.
By accepting students with interests in other fields, tertiary institutions may enhance multiple sectors as the creative personnel find alternative ways to communicate.
Other artists, such as freelance amateur photographers and young sculptors may, through higher education, get theoretical and conceptual understanding of their crafts so that they know that there is a clear distinction between good and bad art.
Some amateur photographers may not know specifics such as aperture settings, shutter speed or photo editing software.
The passion for art is nonetheless there and the quest for more knowledge AND RESEARCH will always be abundant in every artist.
Art education was never meant to be an exclusive club.
Workers in the hospitality and tourism sector, for example, would benefit with art education.
Not only will they learn to understand and appreciate the art that surrounds their industry, they may also use knowledge in graphic design, sculpture, public art, photography and film and video to create their own theme-related products.
Those in the health sector may also use similar skills to inform and educate the public on health-related issues such as typhoid, cholera, HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and Ebola.
The skills to apply drawing skills to particular messages are only obtained at tertiary level as secondary and primary school art education emphasises on observational skills.
It is important that each of Zimbabwe's economic sectors embrace creative personnel.
Advertising agencies are charging a fortune for small and simple things that one can do alone with minimum fuss.
While lamenting the lack of collective efforts in art education, a dean from a local prominent university asked,
"Zimbabwe has a rich fine art tradition; its stone sculpture tradition ranks among the best in the world. Yet, there is a dearth of scholarship in fine art in the country. We grow (or at least used to) a lot of cotton in Zimbabwe, yet our clothing industry has all but collapsed. Why is it that in a country with a great stone sculpture tradition valorised worldwide there is no university level scholarship and research in fine art? Why is it that in a country with vast supply of cotton there is not much left of the textile industry?"
The statement shows that art is not created for art's sake.
He gave the example of the textile industry but the truth is that art is directly related to just about every industry in our country.
Looking to educate only a section of our society because they may have previous experience with art may be counter-productive.
Open the gates and encourage all to come out and see just how much value addition they will effect in a variety of sectors.
Art is for artists, and they are everywhere.
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Crackdown 3 is out this summer... but just the multiplayer mode
By Joe Skrebels 04 January 2016
Let's pretend for a moment that I'm the most important person in your life. Well, remember when I said that Crackdown 3 is basically two games? I was more right than I, you, or my adoring, lucky parents could have known, because it looks as though Crackdown 3 will ship, at least initially, with only the multiplayer portion intact.
Tucked at the bottom of an Xbox Wire blog post is an updated list of 2016 release dates, and tucked into the middle of that list is a mention of Crackdown 3, and tucked into the end of that mention is this: "Multiplayer in Summer 2016".
As a quick recap, the single player portion of the game looks to be following on from the original Crackdown, a superpowered romp across a criminal-infested future-city. The multiplayer section, however, looks far more interesting. Using the combined power of Microsoft's Azure cloud servers, it lets multiple players into an entirely separate, entirely destructible city. I've had a quick go of an early alpha version, and the results are like nothing else I've seen.
So why is it ready before the seemingly less advanced single player component? I've reached out to Microsoft for clarification, but my guess would be this: Dave Jones and his team have been working on this cloud tech for some time - in fact, his new studio, Cloudgine is based entirely around cloud solutions for games. A single player mode takes less procedural work - writing, individual NPC design and the like - and so requires more hands-on manpower.
As such, my guess would be that the multiplayer's a game frame built around the cloud destruction we've seen - something like GTA Online's playground of a city, with tonnes of interaction but far less specific focus on story and bespoke designs.
Of course, I'd rather we had the full game, but I know that Crackdown 3's multiplayer was the part I was most excited for, so to see something this potentially revolutionary definitely on its way to my console is cause for celebration by my book.
Joe Skrebels
Joe first fell in love with games when a copy of The Lion King on SNES became his stepfather in 1994. When the cartridge left his mother in 2001, he turned to his priest - a limited edition crystal Xbox - for guidance. And now he's here.


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Yankees Magazine: On to the Next
After 16 Big League seasons, CC Sabathia remains focused on what's in front of him
Alfred Santasiere III
CC Sabathia enters his 17th season having accomplished so much in his career, yet the veteran left-hander continues to look forward and is committed to helping the Yankees win. (New York Yankees)NEW YORK YANKEES
More than ever before, Carsten Sabathia knows exactly what he needs to do to find success on the baseball diamond -- even when he's away from it.
It's a Thursday afternoon several weeks before the start of Spring Training, and the 36-year-old Yankees pitcher is in New York City for lunch. Donning a black Los Angeles Kings cap and a Jordan Brand sweatsuit, Sabathia takes a seat at a table in a private dining room on the second floor. He peers out of a floor-to-ceiling window that overlooks West 48th Street and Sixth Avenue, then turns his focus toward the menu. Within seconds of perusing the list of succulent seafood and hefty steaks and burgers, Sabathia makes up his mind.
"I'll have the grilled salmon," he said to the waiter. "And water with lemon."
Although choices like these are commonplace for the left-hander these days, that wasn't always the case.
For much of his 20s and early 30s, Sabathia had no problem eating what he wanted, and until a much-publicized stint in a rehab facility to combat an alcohol use disorder in 2015, drinking as much as he desired, as well. But all the while, he also did exactly what he wanted to do on the mound.
From the time he broke into the Majors in 2001 with the Cleveland Indians at 20 years old through the 2013 season, Sabathia was among baseball's best pitchers. He averaged 16 wins per season during that stretch, topping off with 21 victories in 2010. He won the American League Cy Young Award with Cleveland in 2007, and in his first season with the Yankees, he won 19 regular-season games before leading the charge to the 2009 World Series championship. In three postseason games leading up to the Fall Classic, Sabathia went 3-0 in three starts, while only giving up a combined three earned runs to the Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
"If we were sitting here during that postseason, I would have ordered a steak and fries," Sabathia said. "Then I would have ordered another steak."
As obvious as it was to Sabathia then that he could dominate batters with the same ease that he could hold back Father Time, he's ever mindful of what he needs to do now to win more battles than he loses against both.
Beginning with a knee injury in 2014 that limited Sabathia to only eight starts that season, his productivity has not been what it was during his prime years. But he bounced back to make 29 starts in 2015, and after going 6-10 with a 4.73 ERA that year, he lowered his ERA to 3.91 while going 9-12 in 30 starts last season.
Sabathia will never brag about a nine-win season, but the year-round efforts he has made to put himself in a position to impact his team's success are as admirable as they are exhaustive.
Besides maintaining a healthy diet, which has enabled the 6-foot, 6-inch pitcher to shed several pounds and keep some weight off, his offseason regimen has never been so extensive. From the time the season ends through the new year, Sabathia works with a trainer five mornings a week and then adds a sixth day beginning in January.
"My routine has been pretty good the last few years," said Sabathia, who had arthroscopic surgery in October to clean up his previously injured knee. "I have a trainer based out of New York, and we do good work together. We have a good regimen, and being healthy lets me do a lot of things."
From a gym in his New Jersey home, Sabathia has worked hard to improve more than just his arm strength.
"We do a lot of balance work," he said. "We have our upper-body days, and before the holidays, I throw a football every day and then pick up a baseball in January. I do boxing to break up the workouts. We come up with different ways to be creative while still trying to get the best workout and get my body in the best shape."
From a pitching perspective, Sabathia had to counter the inevitable loss in velocity that so many of his contemporaries deal with in their mid-30s. With the fastball that once buzzed past hitters at 99 mph, Sabathia didn't need a strong repertoire of pitches to win consistently. But with his fastest pitches coming in 10 mph slower over the past few seasons, Sabathia knew he had to be more of a complete pitcher.
His former teammate and close friend Andy Pettitte inspired the first "new" weapon that Sabathia began to throw, and it accounted for about 30 percent of his pitches in 2016, according to FanGraphs.
"The cutter has been huge for me," Sabathia said. "Andy taught me that pitch, and I really learned how to throw it over the last few years. Just watching him late in his career as he tried to get guys out with different pitches helped me a lot. I'm in the same boat now. We have always had very similar stuff, so it's been easy for he and I to talk about what I need to do."
In addition to throwing an effective cutter -- a pitch that darts across the plate at an average speed of 89 mph -- Sabathia has also worked to improve his off-speed stuff.
"My change-up had been missing for a couple years," Sabathia said. "[Yankees pitching coach] Larry Rothschild figured out something that helped me throw it a lot better last year. I think that's a big key for me moving forward. My change-up has to be on, not just for a particular game, but for the entire season. If I can throw that pitch as well as I did at the end of last season, I think I will be able to win games consistently."
During the four seasons that Sabathia and Pettitte were teammates, up until Pettitte's 2013 retirement, the cutter was far from the only thing that the younger left-hander learned from the older southpaw.
Pettitte led by example, and so much of what he did influenced Sabathia.
"At first, I couldn't understand why he was getting to the ballpark at 2 in the afternoon on days he wasn't even pitching," Sabathia said. "He would get there that early just to prepare to throw in the bullpen at 5 o'clock. But as time went on, I realized that as much as anything else, that's why he was so good at the end of his career. It was hard to imagine anyone being more prepared or working harder."
For Sabathia, who speaks with Pettitte several times a month, that example has allowed him to remain in the game.
"Watching the way he worked even though he had already accomplished so much changed my mindset," Sabathia said. "It changed who I was as a player at a time when I needed to make changes. I wouldn't be doing the things I obviously need to do if I hadn't been around Andy when I was still in my 20s."
Pettitte's willingness to lend his time to younger pitchers also made a lasting impression on a younger Sabathia.
"Andy was the best teammate you could have on and off the field," Sabathia said. "Being able to ask him anything was great. He had been through enough battles on the mound to have seen it all. So there wasn't anything you could ask him that he didn't have a good answer for."
These days, Sabathia finds himself in a similar role to the one Pettitte held a few years ago.
"Now, I'm the old guy," Sabathia said. "It seems like it happened overnight."
Just as it was with Pettitte in his latter years with the Yankees, Sabathia's value goes beyond the number of games he wins. Especially on a team filled with young players -- many of whom are on the precipice of stardom, or who found success soon after their Big League debuts -- having a mentor like Sabathia on the bench, in the clubhouse and on the road is that much more important.
While Sabathia maintains that he has not become an overly vocal teammate, he is mindful that there will be a fair share of current players looking to him for counsel in 2017.
"I want to help the guys as much as I can," he said. "I don't want to be there only for the pitchers, but also for the position players. I may not be able to help position players with what they need to do on the field, but I'm able to lead them by being a good friend, by listening to them and making sure they know I'm with them. I will be working hard every day, and we'll be trying to win together on the days I'm on the mound."
When he does talk to the team's young players, Sabathia doesn't shy away from discussing the many hazards that can take away from a player's ability, especially one in particular.
"Success can be a pitfall," Sabathia said. "It can really affect you when you're young and you come up and you have success right away. You can start thinking, 'This is easy,' but in reality, this game is not easy. It's very humbling. We all go through it at some point, where you kind of take your foot off the gas as a young player. Then you have to re-establish yourself again and figure out a way to be that great player that you can be. That's the thing that hurts more young players than anything else. We have a lot of young guys, and in order for us to win, we need them to be productive. I don't want them to ever get complacent."
Even though he piled up wins early in his career, Sabathia admits that he could have used his own advice.
"My first year I pitched really well," he said. "Then I came back that next year and I thought I would easily win 20 games. I had a bad first half, and then I had to regroup and figure out how to set myself on the right path."
Among his teammates, Sabathia is especially close with relief pitcher Dellin Betances, a tall, hard-throwing All-Star who reminds him of his younger self, specifically in terms of talent.
"Dellin and I always talk about how he needs to continue to work hard all the time," Sabathia said. "He's the best reliever in the game. He's been to three All-Star Games in the last three years. He's going to be dominant for a long time, but there is always room for improvement. There are things he can work on and get better at. If you have natural ability and you're willing to work hard, it's only going to elevate you."
Sabathia understands the various off-the-field pitfalls that exist for Major Leaguers. He's candid about the late nights he spent out on the town, especially early in his career. And he knows that the distractions that his younger Yankees teammates have are amplified in comparison to what he dealt with as a rising star in Cleveland.
"I wouldn't have been able to play in this city as a young guy," Sabathia said. "There's a lot of distractions here in addition to all of the pressure. This can be a tough town, and it's true that if you can do it here, you can do it anywhere. But you have to be disciplined, and you have to have the right people around you to handle this place."
As Sabathia finishes the modest-sized piece of fish on his plate, which was not accompanied by any side dishes, his mind wanders to the upcoming season.
"I'm looking forward to Spring Training and to Opening Day," he said. "It's fun when you're healthy and you don't have to worry about hurting yourself every time you throw a pitch. I really enjoy competing and trying to win games. I enjoy being a Yankee, being in the pinstripes and being in the Bronx. I really love that part of my life."
Of course, this being the final year on his contract, Sabathia has thought about life after the Yankees and even baseball. His time away from the game centers on his family, in particular his wife and their four young children, and because of that, he's not fretting the eventual end of his playing days.
"I'm looking forward to it," he said. "I'm really excited about being with my kids a lot more than I am now. There are so many things that I want to experience with my family, and those opportunities can only come after my career."
Although he admittedly thinks about his post-career life, Sabathia has not revealed how much longer he wants to pitch. He talks openly about the fact that the upcoming season could be his final campaign in pinstripes, but that discussion doesn't make him feel sentimental. There are no tears, just the same matter-of-fact tone and ear-to-ear smile that filled the mahogany-paneled room since he walked into it earlier in the afternoon. And the longtime Yankee says that he doesn't plan to reflect on his time in the game until it's over, especially not this season. He has worked too hard to let anything distract him in the upcoming months.
"I'm not going to be taking it all in," Sabathia said. "I'm not in the mindset of thinking that I better enjoy every start because I may not have that many left. I won't be out there thinking about how much time I have left in baseball or anything like that. All I want to do is win, and that's all I will be thinking about. As far as thinking about my career and looking back, I'm not there yet. I'm still in the middle of trying to win every single game and helping this team get to the playoffs."


How To Use 'Louder Is Better' Without Turning It Up.
It's a common misunderstanding that the levels in the DAW determine how loud your record will ultimately be.
In fact, how loud we perceive the music, called loudness, and the technical levels of the material, have less in common than you might think. As it turns out, and I am sure you have experienced this yourself, two records played back at the same technical level can differ in loudness quite a bit.
The simple explanation is that loudness is created in our brains rather than through any actual technical characteristics of the material. Loudness is, in effect, how loud we perceive the music rather than how technically loud the material is. It is determined through the frequency content of the material, where the energy sits in relation to our brain's "frequency curve", the balance of the mix, the dynamics of the material and the development of these throughout the song. Loudness is, in many ways, also a measure of how good a mix is. A mix with high loudness tends to present the material in a very effective way, which is why it is so enjoyable and desirable.
The big pitfall in this regard is that it is generally assumed that high loudness can be achieved through high technical levels. We demand absurdly high levels in mastering, hoping to compete with the songs we are referencing, when in reality what we want is higher loudness. In the process, we introduce undesirable distortion, compromise both micro and macro dynamics, negatively impact depth and width, and generally speaking, reduce the enjoyability of the music.
Now when we get to the real world, the listener actually seeks a consistent experience of loudness, such that a sequence of songs will appear to them to be played back at the same volume. They either compensate for any perceived difference in volume between songs through the volume button on their playback device, or playback volume is adjusted automatically by the device itself. In effect, any differences in technical level, or loudness, between songs become almost irrelevant. What does remain however, is the compromise in audio quality that occurred when we tried to to push the levels during the mastering process. In a way, what we tried to achieve has turned up on its head. Instead of gaining high loudness, we got stuck with bad audio quality. The track that was carefully mixed for high loudness, however, and conservatively mastered to maintain all the finesse in the music, now sounds clean, full, deep, impact-full, in one word: enjoyable.
First and foremost, there is no point in pushing the technical levels for loudness sake during any part of the production process. In almost any scenario this will introduce compromises that do not benefit the listening experience in any way. Watch Ian Sheperd's video on the automatic mastering service "Landr" for a great example of what compromised audio sounds like.
Second, we should strive for high loudness, not high levels, when our aim is to make high impact music. Again, Ian Shepard gives a simple example on how to manipulate loudness, rather than levels.
Third, as the final loudness of the music is not linked to the technical levels, we can start thinking about how to use the levels in our DAW constructively. This is what gain staging is all about.
There is one final very interesting aspect to all of this. And that is that as listeners, we are actually intuitively very good at judging if we achieved high loudness or not. If we are listening to "healthy" loudness, we tend to reach for the volume knob with the desire to turn it up. In fact, you'll want to turn it louder and louder. And if the material was treated right, your heart will thank you for it with a jump of joy. If however, you listen to a song and wish to turn it up, but always end up thinking: "That was painful, let's turn it down again", you are most likely listening to a very compromised kind of loudness. So next time you are enjoying a good listening session, pay attention to what you do with the volume knob. It might just tell you more about the music than you think.


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Auditorium access
Accessible performances
We strive to make Glyndebourne accessible to everyone.
It's often easier for both you and us if we can talk through your requirements, to ensure we make your visit as smooth as possible.
If you have any specific accessibility requirements, particularly if this is your first visit to Glyndebourne, please contact us on +44 (0)1273 815000, via email boxoffice@glyndebourne.com or through our Live Web Chat service
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When booking your tickets, please give the box office advance notice if:
You have access requirements, this includes wheelchair users and those with mobility restrictions, also those who require a companion to accompany them
You require a reserved parking space close to the auditorium
You need to bring an assistance animal to Glyndebourne or into the auditorium
You require additional hearing support
You need to borrow a wheelchair
Companion Tickets
If you need to bring a companion with you for access reasons we offer a free companion space.
We would ask you to ensure a member of your party is able to provide you with assistance around the grounds.
You can view a map of the Glyndebourne site with points of interest for your visit and step-free routes here.
Lift access
Lift access is available to all levels. However, stairs are unavoidable to access the seats in the Stalls, Circle and Upper Circle. We have one small central lift and a large glass lift recommended for wheelchair/mobility scooter users. Wheelchair access to the auditorium is only available at Foyer Circle level.
Accessible toilets
Adapted access toilets are situated on the Blue and Red sides at Foyer Circle level and next to the Middle & Over Wallop and Nether Wallop restaurants.
Access parking
Complimentary access parking is available and must be reserved ahead of your visit with the Box Office. Our accessible parking spaces are located in front of The Plashett Building at the foot of the main car park. These spaces are a short, step free distance from the auditorium.
If you have booked accessible parking please ask one of our car parking attendants to direct you when you arrive on site.
Arriving in the Coach Park
If you are using our Coach Service from Lewes station you will arrive at our Coach Park. There is a path along the terrace leading to the auditorium. There are five steps up to the Foyer level. We also have wheelchair access via our Organ Room which is signposted. You can book a wheelchair space on the coach service (limited availability).
Hearing support
We have two Sennheiser Sound Enhancer options available for people with hearing impairments including in-ear devices and devices to connect to hearing aids. Please contact the Box Office for more information and to reserve the correct equipment.
Assistance animals
If you need the support of an assistance animal they are welcome to attend and can join you in the auditorium. Please contact the Box Office ahead of your visit if you need to bring an assistance animal.
Access to the gardens
Across the Gardens we provide step-free access. Please be aware there are no paved footpaths once you are on the lawns.
Access to the Marquees and Picnic Benches
All of our marquees and stretch tents have step-free access. We have a limited number of picnic benches on the Circle level available, that can be reserved free of charge via the box office for access reasons.
You can view the auditorium seating map here.
Step Free Access
There is step free access to the auditorium from the car park and the coach park.
In the auditorium there are spaces reserved for wheelchairs or mobility scooters (depending on size) at Foyer Circle (ground level) only.
The auditorium has a number of stairs and steps at each level; please see the guide below to assist you.
The Stalls are unsuitable for Wheelchair users or those who are uncomfortable when navigating stairs. The Stalls are accessed by at least 11 steps.
FOYER CIRCLE
The Foyer Circle provides accessible seating. A number of seats have step-free access.
For wheelchair users, we have 2 central spaces and 4 side boxes. You can view a full-size map of the seats, including wheelchair spaces, here. We also have a limited number of wheelchairs available if you would like to borrow one. Please contact the Box Office to reserve a wheelchair.
The Circle is unsuitable for Wheelchair users or those who are uncomfortable when navigating stairs. The Circle is accessed by at most 6 steps.
UPPER CIRCLE
The Upper Circle is unsuitable for Wheelchair users or those who are uncomfortable when navigating stairs. The Upper Circle is accessed by at most 24 steps.
In addition, we would not recommend this seating area for those who suffer from Vertigo.
We offer Audio described performances to specific performances. An audio description of the characters, actions, costumes and set design is provided through a headset, which has no impact on other members of the audience. Please contact the Box Office to book this service.
Chilled Performances
During these performances, there's a casual approach to noise and movement in the audience. It's ideal for those who feel more at ease knowing they can go in and out of the auditorium during the show. Chilled performances mean, for example, that someone living with dementia is free to ask a companion what's happening on stage, or a parent with a babe in arms knows they can leave the auditorium and come back as they need. There will also be a large screen relay of the performance in a smaller room near the auditorium. As there aren't any adaptations to the production itself, this Chilled Performance isn't suitable for those with sensory sensitivities
During your visit, if you find that you need a quiet space we have these available. The Organ room can be used during the performance if you need to come out of the auditorium and you can continue to watch the performance on a TV screen. We also have a privacy room and a first aid room with a dedicated first aider on duty throughout each performance should you need assistance.
Restaurant access
All of our restaurants are step free and therefore are accessible to wheelchairs, please see details for each restaurant below.
We provide a free shuttle service to and from the restaurants to help accommodate wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.
Mildmay is situated adjacent to the main customer car park with a small incline to the opera house. Therefore, this is the most accessible restaurant in terms of location. Inside the majority of the dining area and toilets are step-free, excluding two small areas of seating on either side which have two steps.
Middle & Over Wallop and Nether Wallop restaurants are located on the RED side of the opera house, furthest from the main car park and up a steep incline. The main entrance to both restaurants is via a number of steps. Wheelchair access into Nether Wallop is from the side of the restaurant. Middle & Over Wallop can only accommodate Wheelchairs on the top and middle tier of the restaurant.
There is a wheelchair stair lift in Middle & Over Wallop (please be aware we can only accommodate standard manual wheelchairs on the lift with a maximum limit of 200kg).
Please contact the dining team ahead of your visit to talk through specific requirements for your visit +44(0)1273 812510 or email reservations@diningatglyndebour.com.
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AU politics
Paul Dacre's pay soars 70% to £2.8m
Editor-in-chief of Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers received £1m bonus thanks to record operating profit last year
Mark Sweney
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Wed 12 Jan 2011 14.21 EST First published on Wed 12 Jan 2011 14.21 EST
Paul Dacre ... £2.8m pay package makes him by far the best-paid editor on Fleet Street. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA
The Daily Mail editor, Paul Dacre, saw his remuneration package rise by 70% last year to £2.8m.
Dacre, the editor-in-chief of Daily Mail publisher Associated Newspapers, reinforced his reputation as the best-paid editor on Fleet Street thanks to a £1m bonus after a record operating profit for the paper last year.
He was paid a base salary of £1.63m and also received an annual cash allowance of £127,000 and a further £25,000 in benefits, as revealed in the Daily Mail & General Trust's annual report, published today.
In 2009 Dacre received a total remuneration package of £1.64m and did not receive a bonus. In 2008 he received a total of £1.62m.
However, Dacre's payout is dwarfed by the £4.88m total remuneration package of Padraic Fallon, the 63-year old chairman of DMGT-owned Euromoney Institutional Investor.
Fallon, who received a total of £3.46m in 2009, is on a base salary of £208,000 but received £4.66m thanks to a profit-sharing scheme. In 2009 Fallon came in for criticism by corporate governance watchdog Pirc and Manifest for his £3.23m pay package.
The DMGT chairman, Viscount Rothermere, saw his total remuneration drop slightly year on year from £1.32m to £1.3m. Rothermere's basic salary was £688,000 and he was paid a bonus of £337,000.
"We've emerged from an economic recession in the UK, a world financial crisis, the most profound and continuing changes in the media industry, and your company is in very good health," said Rotheremere in the company's annual report.
The DMGT chief executive, Martin Morgan, saw his total pay package drop from £1.46m to £1.29m year on year. Morgan's basic salary is £850,000 and he was paid a bonus of £416,000.
Overall the payments made to DMGT's directors rose almost 19% in 2010 to £13.38m. Bonuses and profit-share payouts rose from £5.18m to £7m.
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Giuseppe Abruzzese's biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story
Intro Italian footballer
Is Athlete
Association football player
Type Sports
Birth 17 May 1981, Andria
Giuseppe Abruzzese (born 17 May 1981) is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Virtus Francavilla.
Born in Andria, the Province of Bari, Abruzzese started his career at hometown club Fidelis Andria. Abruzzese made his professional debut on 17 January 1999, started the match against Torino, which the team lost 0–2 in the away match of Serie B. The team relegated at the end of season, and Abruzzese was loaned from Serie C1 to Serie C2 side Tricase. On 1 July 2000 Abruzzese returned to Andria but tasted relegation again, this time to Serie C2 at the end of 2000–01 Serie C1 season.
In July 2002, he left for Serie B side Lecce in co-ownership deal for undisclosed fee. Andria also signed Stefano Morello and Carmine Nuzzaci as part of the deal for undisclosed fees. In the first season, he played 26 Serie B matches and was selected to Italy under-21 Serie B representative team and won Belgium U21 2–1. Lecce finished as the third and promoted to Serie A.
Abruzzese made his Serie A debut on 31 August 2003 against Lazio, the opening match of 2003–04 Serie A. He made 26 league appearances that season.
In the next season he lost his place both in starting line-up and often as unused substitute, under new coach Zdeněk Zeman who replaced Delio Rossi. After playing 5 league matches for Lecce in 2005–06 Serie A season (all due to the absence of Erminio Rullo), he left for Serie B struggler Avellino in January 2006.
In 2006–07 Serie B season, he left on loan to fellow Serie B team Triestina near the end of transfer window. He started 24 times for the Serie B struggler.
In July 2007, he was signed by Serie B newcomer Grosseto, which he immediately secured a place in starting line-up. Grosseto finished in the mid-table that season and entered the promotion playoffs in next season, which lost to Livorno in the first round/semi-final. Livorno eventually the playoffs winner.
In August 2009, he was signed by Serie B newcomer Crotone. The team made a break through which finished at the 8th (Deducted 1 point, if included, finished the 7th, ahead Grosseto by head to head), just few points away to qualify for the promotion playoffs (the 3rd to the 6th place).
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Nowadays individuals pay more attention to their personal details compared to previously. In case of information dripping, they tend to erase chat conversations on Social network. Nevertheless, some individuals simply remove them superficially not deeply, which could fool them right into archiving the messages.
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3. Click setting Alternatives on top of the conversation home window and also click Delete Conversation.
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Q: Python Handling large number of Threads? # data is a list

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    def __init__(self,val):
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     def run(self):
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for i in range(100000):

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This will create around 100000 threads, but i am allowed to create a maximum of 32 threads ?
What modifications can be done in this code ?

A: So many Python threads rarely need to be created. Even more, I hardly can imagine a reason for that. There are suitable architectirual patterns to solve the tasks of creating code executing in parallel that limit the number of threads. One of them is reactor.
What are you trying to do?
And remeber that, due to GIL, Python threads do not give any performance boost for computational tasks, even on multiprocessor and multiple kernel systems (BTW, can there be a 100000-kernel system? I doubt. :)). The only chance for boost is if the computational part is performed inside modules written in C/C++ that do their work without acquiring GIL. Usually Python threads are used to parallel the execution of code that contains blocking I/O operations.
UPD: Noticed the stackless-python tag. AFAIK, it supports microthreads. However, it's still unclear what are you trying to do.
And if you are trying just to process 100000 values (apply a formula to each of them?), it's better to write something like:
def myfunction(val):
    ....
    return something_calculated_from_val

results = [myfunction(d) for d in data] # you may use "map(myfunction, data)" instead

It should be much better, unless myfunction() performs some blocking I/O. If it does, ThreadPoolExecutor may really help.

A: Here is an example that will compute squares of a list of any length, using 32 threads through a ThreadPoolExecutor. As Ellioh said, you may not want to use threads in some cases, so you can easily switch to ProcessPoolExecutor.
import concurrent.futures

def my_function(x):
    return 2**x

data = [1, 6, 9, 3, 8, 4, 213, 534]

with concurrent.futures.ThreadPoolExecutor(max_workers=32) as executor:
    result = list(executor.map(my_function, data))

print(result)

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Liverpool sexual assault sees police appeal for witnesses
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was arrested following a sexual assault on a young woman in Liverpool city centre.
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The woman was walking along Hanover Street at around 6.30am this morning when she was approached by a man who asked her for directions to a nearby hotel.
He then followed her and made further attempts to talk to her. As she then walked down Duke Street Lane he confronted her and pushed her against a wall before sexually assaulting her.
The woman fought back and ran off to seek help.
A 29-year-old man was arrested later at a city centre hotel on suspicion of sexual assault and remains in police custody at this time.
Detectives investigating the incident have viewed extensive CCTV from this part of the city centre and believe several people may have witnessed the incident itself or seen the offender moments before or after it took place.
Det Insp Julie Milburn from St Anne Street CID, said: "This was a deeply unpleasant and upsetting incident for this young woman and she is at home being looked after by her family.
"It is also thankfully a rare occurance in the city centre and one that we are taking extremely seriously.
"We have arrested a man on suspicion of this assault but we are appealing for other witnesses to come forward.
"We believe that he may have approached other women in the area at this time. The offender is believed to have been wearing a blue collared t-shirt and dark jeans.
"This happened just off a busy city centre street at a time of day when many people will have been commuting to work or finishing a night shift.
"From our CCTV enquiries we believe that pedestrians have been in the Hanover Street, Duke Street and Argyle Street area and may have seen something untoward going on.
"We also believe a motorist in a red Audi was parked nearby at traffic lights and also that several service wagons passed close by and may have witnessed the incident.
"We are keen to hear from those people, as well as any others, to find out if they saw or heard anything that could help us in this investigation."
Call St Anne Street CID on 0151 777 4065 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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'Spamalot' was frisky.
Theatre is a wild and wonderful thing. In what other life situation would you encounter plastic fish, bedazzled jockstraps, otherworldly creatures, confused knights, severed limbs, 'un-dead' peasants, cheerleaders and man-eating rabbits on your weekend evening! Monty Python's 'Spamalot' accepts and capitalises on the absurdity of the theatrical space, humorously making a mockery of the general hilarity that is musical theatre.
Spamalot's opening night crowd raucously laughed and clapped along to the performance, filling the beautiful heritage-listed theatre with joy and applause. Every moment is so bizarre that audiences quickly accepted that 'Spamalot' was not going to be a kosher night at the theatre, and that is where the fun begins!
'Spamalot' follows a gloriously big-headed 'King' Arthur (Alexander Thanasoulis) in his quest to become the ruler of the land. Followed by a band of misfit knights, Arthur encounters a host of villains, blockades and of course a love interest as he fumbles through the kingdom in search of the Holy Grail (as seen in the Monty Python film version) and to ultimately ascend to power!
Every single element of this production supported and aided the absurdity that is 'Monty Python's Spamalot'. From the flawless comedic timing of the primary actors to the skillfully (and equally hilarious) songs, this production is sure to be an absolute hit with Brisbane Audiences!
Musical Director, Julie Whiting, should be congratulated on leading a score which traverses almost every musical style known to man. In a show where vocal parts could easily fall to the wayside, harmonies were consistently strong and the versatile cast was able to easily swap between jazz, swing, choral works, classic musical theatre and back again.
Vocal highlights came from the skilful Laura Fois as The Lady of the Lake who handled the incredibly demanding score with finesse and enough sass to fill the theatre. It was unfortunate that some notes peaked through the sound system and diminished the lower tones in Fois voice. Other musical highlights came from the incredible character work of Christopher Batkin who parades through the show as a range of characters, each equally as hilarious as the last. Batkin was able to display the range in his voice throughout the production and was an exemplary storyteller through every facet of his being.
Set design by Tim Pierce was visually engaging and maximised the space available on stage. A large castle ran from stage left to right with a platform on the top level which provided excellent visual interest throughout the production. Another set-piece, wonderfully and sparingly executed by director Alex Lanham, was a set of three screens, two on the proscenium stage left and right and then another hanging centre stage on the primary structure. These were used to present pre-recorded dialogue throughout the production. For example, as Arthur approaches the castle walls, he has a conversation with one of the guards on the towers. By placing the guard within the television screen, Alexander Thanasoulis was able to easily interact with the character without upstaging himself. Another effective use of the centre stage screen was the presentation of god in the clouds that ethereally hovered in the screen. While these elements had the potential to be clunky and onerous, the execution was perfect and aided to the intentionally haphazard nature of the production.
Choreography by Michelle Radu and Stephanie O'Shea was humorous and perfectly fit the skill levels of the cast. Each dance sequence had wonderful energy and provided each character with their own opportunity for comedic input. Camille Warfield was a standout amongst the Laker Girls, with beautiful lines and a forever engaged face, your eye was drawn to her whenever she was on stage. Mention also goes to Danielle Clubb who's facial expressions lit up the stage. Every time you glanced at Clubb she was fully engaged in the narrative playing out. Jordan Boyd should also be commended for stepping into the role of Laker Girl in lieu of a cast injury. Boyd moved with finesse and skill while remaining engaged at all times.
Sound design by Jordan Boyd added an extra layer of hilarity to the production. The man of many faces, Matthew Nisbet, was supported in his excellent characterisation with microphone effects that threw his voice all over the theatre in all its reverb glory. It was this attention to detail and monopoly of comedic tools that made this production gel so seamlessly.
Costume Design by Erin Tribble was cohesive and supported the comedy of the show. Damien Campagnolo as Sir Lancelot gave the audience quite a shock when he stripped down to a bedazzled jockstrap for the 'His Name is Lancelot' number. Campagnolo's casual yet sullen attitude as he embraced this moment was comedy gold and had the audience roaring.
The five knights (plus Oliver Catton as the ever-present Patsy) rounded the stellar cast out perfectly. Led by the hilarious Alexander Thanasoulis as King Arthur, the six gentlemen bounced off each other perfectly and presented fully formed and distinct characters.
Brisbane Arts Theatre's 'Spamalot' is an experience to behold. For any Monty Python fans out there, you shall not be disappointed by the absurdity and hilarity that takes place on the Brisbane Arts Theatre stage. And for those who don't know Monty Python, strap in because 'Spamalot' is everything you wouldn't expect and more. Congratulations to the cast and production team for giving audiences the opportunity to forget the world and to simply laugh.
'Spamalot' plays at Brisbane Arts Theatre until Saturday, 18 January 2020, with a break over Christmas. Grab your tickets at the Brisbane Arts Theatre's Website.
Sophie Price
Sophie is a talented writer, actress, singer, teacher and all-round creative who is nearing the completion of her Bachelor degree majoring in Journalism and Drama. Having received several awards for her performances on stage, Sophie enjoys teaching drama in schools and performing around South East Queensland.
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