April 3 2019, 10:05 p.m.
On Tuesday night, Chicago voters elected at least three socialists to City Council, crumbling the neoliberal Democratic machine of outgoing Mayor Rahm Emanuel. Three members of the Democratic Socialists of America won their runoff races, joining two others who won outright last month — adding up to the highest number of socialists City Council has seen in more than a century.
Jeanette Taylor, a community organizer known for leading a monthlong hunger strike in 2015 to reopen a South Side high school, won in the 20th Ward. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, another longtime community organizer, defeated Alex Acevedo to replace Danny Solis, who held the aldermanic seat for the 25th Ward for more than two decades. In the 40th Ward, Andre Vasquez toppled one of the most powerful members of City Council and an Emanuel ally: Pat O'Connor, who held the seat for nearly four decades.
There will potentially be a fourth democratic socialist victor: The race in the 33rd Ward is still too close to call, but DSA member Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez holds a narrow lead over Deborah Mell, whose prominent family has represented the ward for more than 40 years. As of Wednesday morning, Rodriguez-Sanchez was ahead by 24 votes, but mail-in ballots and a recount may still prove decisive.
In February, Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, a democratic socialist, won his re-election race, and Daniel La Spata, another DSA member, ousted scandal-plagued incumbent Joe Moreno. Ramirez-Rosa noted that there are now enough members to form a socialist caucus within City Hall.
In the mayoral race, former Chicago Police Board President Lori Lightfoot, who identified as a progressive but whose record has been called into question, was elected to replace Emanuel, making Chicago the largest city to elect a black woman and openly gay woman as its mayor. Lightfoot defeated Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, who is also a black woman, by a large margin. Both candidates sought to distance themselves from the outgoing mayor, running against school privatization.
Lori Lightfoot celebrates her mayoral win during election night at the Hilton Chicago on April 2, 2019.
Lightfoot has never served in an elected seat, but in the first round of voting, she led in a field of 14 candidates. Despite pitching herself as a police reformer, however, Lightfoot has been criticized by criminal justice reform advocates and activists for her mixed record as a federal prosecutor.
Still, her politics are a sharp departure from those of Emanuel, who has consistently fought progressive policy at every step of his career. Before running for mayor, Emanuel served in the White House for years, as a senior adviser to Bill Clinton and as Barack Obama's chief of staff in 2009. He sought to push the presidents to the right on a number of issues, including LGBT rights, immigration, and economic policy, and entered the Obama administration as a corporate, pro-Iraq War Democrat.
Even unsuccessful campaigns help develop progressive power, Tai noted. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia's unsuccessful mayoral run against Emanuel in 2015, for example, helped plant the seeds for future victories. "This is the center of the struggle to keep cities and keep the Midwest in a place where it's possible for working-class black and Latinx folks to make a living and raise their children," she said. "That's what this election is about," and black and brown candidates are leading the charge. Lightfoot will work with a City Council that is the most diverse in history, most noticeably with increased Latino representation.
"After, like, eight years of this Democratic Party leader telling communities of color that there was not money to keep their schools open, that there was not money to keep health centers open, that there was not money for retirement, then it's like, 'Well, actually, there is money, and I'm gonna give it to luxury real estate developers' is like a slap in the face," Tai said.
In addition to the socialists who ran for office, there were a handful of candidates who have significant ties to the labor left and other political movements that predate the rise of DSA, like the Chicago Teachers Union's 2012 strike. Many of the candidates have organizing backgrounds and ran movement-based campaigns centered on issues where much of the progressive energy currently lies: affordable housing, immigrant rights and protections, and police reform. United Working Families staff managed the runoff campaigns of Taylor, Rodriguez-Sanchez, and Rafa Yanez in the 15th Ward.
DSA emerged as a real political force in the wake of Sen. Bernie Sanders's first presidential bid in 2016. His call for a mass, working-class movement reinvigorated American interest in democratic socialism and largely contributed to the dramatic growth of DSA, whose membership has increased to more than 55,000 since the election of Donald Trump. The election of House Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan, two DSA members, also gave the group a significant boost.
A previous version of this article misstated the opponent whom Byron Sigcho-Lopez defeated. It has been updated.


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Q: When forecasting using Prophet (in R), how do I account for pre- and post- holiday effects, in irregular public holidays, such as Easter? I'm building a model in Prophet (R) to forecast daily sales over a period of time.
I'm currently using Prophet's in-built holiday database to build my model, see below:
df <- read.csv(subs_filepath,header=TRUE)

df <- rename(df, ds = dte)
df <- rename(df, y = trans)
df$ds <- as.Date(df$ds)

df$floor <- 0

lockdown <- data.frame(
  holiday=c('lockdown'),
  ds=c('2020-03-21'),
  lower_window=c(0),
  ds_upper=c('2022-02-26'),
  upper_window=c(708),
  stringsAsFactors=FALSE)
lockdown$ds <- as.Date(lockdown$ds)
lockdown$ds_upper <- as.Date(lockdown$ds_upper)

m <- prophet(seasonality_mode = 'multiplicative',holidays = lockdown)
m <- add_regressor(m,'sales',mode = 'multiplicative')
m <- add_country_holidays(m, country_name = 'UK')
m <- fit.prophet(m, df)

Our business is highly impacted by public holidays, but most importantly, much of the impact is in the run-up to (and after) the holidays, e.g. people purchasing gifts in the run-up to Christmas, rather than Christmas day itself.
This is fine for Christmas, which occurs on the same date each year, and so is automatically recognised using Prophet's seasonality model. The issue is for holidays like Easter, which are on different days every year.
My question is, will Prophet automatically notice and account for the trend before and after each holiday? If not, then how can I account for this?
In the Prophet guide, it refers to using prior.scale, though I'm not entirely clear what it does. It seems like it simply increases or decreases the coefficient of the holiday regressor, but I'm not sure if it will change how the model responds to the pre and post periods.
Alternatively, I could add the pre- and post- periods in as holidays or extra regressors. The issue with this (other than it being fiddly and time-consuming), is that any sales increase driven by the holiday will build up over time (e.g. smaller impact in early December than late December, when considering Christmas), which a single multiplicative or additive regressor with a constant coefficient won't account for.
Any help would be much appreciated.

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ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Gasoline prices in Georgia are unchanged in the past week, averaging $2.10/g Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 5,883 stations in Georgia. This compares with the national average that has increased 0.7 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.28/g, according to GasBuddy.
$2.42/g in 2018, $2.17/g in 2017, $1.66/g in 2016, $2.15/g in 2015 and $3.17/g in 2014.
Including the change locally during the past week, prices Sunday were 32.2 cents per gallon lower than a year ago and are 6.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 3.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 28.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.
Augusta- $2.02/g, down 1.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.04/g.
Macon- $2.03/g, down 1.4 cents per gallon from last week's $2.05/g.
Atlanta- $2.16/g, down 1.8 cents per gallon from last week's $2.17/g.
You can check out the lowest gas prices in South Georgia here.


I completely agree that tests do not measure children's most important strengths. Students often come to believe that their intelligence and self-worth equate to their grades, externalizing the rewards of learning and reducing them to the letters A, B, C, D or F.
The Fallacy of Good Grades (written by Marilyn Price-Mitchell, Ph.D.) is a wonderful article that describes internal strengths necessary for success in life that are NOT measured in today's public school system.
Parents, to learn what you can do to help your children flourish in a system that does not measure crucial qualities such as critical thinking and character development, click here to read Dr. Price-Mitchell's full article.
What do you think about this article? How do you nurture your child's character?


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Ask the King Ep. 80 - Jan. 30, 2020
By Phil, November 28, 2019 in Ask the King
Phil 1914
The King Of Hate
Hello! Please post up your questions for the next episode of Ask the King here, and thank you!
Tynal 3
Happy 2020 Phil! Since its a new decade. Can you think back and tell us some of the best games from the past decade? 2010 to 2019.
supaflash82 6
Hey Phil, what did your family get you for christmas? Do you still like action figures? Would you cry tears of joy if you found the original first run wolverine figure in your christmas stocking this year?
BlueEyesWhiteDragon 108
When is Jasper's birthday?
Hey Phil, what kind of wine do you prefer, red or white? I think red goes well with italian food.
SassyGayLizard 5
What's your favorite Creepypasta?
CiscoCertified 1
Do you believe people should be jailed for verbal racial abuse as they are in countries such as England? Do you feel that is the most effective way to stomp out racism from society, at least on a public level, or do you feel as though that would be too much of a violation of free speech?
JeffBezosRightNut 8
You mentioned in your Life is Strange 2 playthrough that the "SJW" themes were a little on-the-nose and maybe too much. What is, in your personal opinion, the line where these themes are coming on too strong? Do you think that artists (and game devs) should strive to be politically neutral, or do you think they should put their own bias into the art if they are passionate about that subject?
When asked about death stranding, you mentioned that you found much of the gameplay boring and said you thought that was the artistic intent. Other people had no issue with the repetitive gameplay at all. Do you think that it's okay for certain games to be made with a specific kind of person in mind, or do you think games should strive to be fun on a more general level? In other words, what is your opinion on niche games that only appeal to a small group?
Happy New Year! I was thinking about the new year and the future. Last year (2019) you talked with your mom and she encouraged you to take action and plan to step back from streaming and you made a promise to her that you would work on it. Have you made any progress?
I know it's difficult but I think taking the time to plan and map out the pros can cons would really help you formulate a plan and audit your processes.
All the best to you and your family in 2020!
Edited December 6, 2019 by BlueEyesWhiteDragon
Hi Phil, Blue Eyes, White Dragon here.
Since you don't make any of your emotes, or your pre-stream slides, or your thumbnails or your pop up animations for cheering, subbing, or tipping. Have you considered the idea of making a list of these items which you need or want for the future so that fans can create potential content for your use?
If say, for example, in March you said on the forums "This summer I want to have a new emote of dspCheese, please create a DSP themed emote of cheese!" then whomever has the time and skill would be able to create emotes and you could choose your favorite or have the community vote on what one they like the best. This same process could be used to create the pre-stream slides, thumbnails and or the animations!
Love you, Love the Show. I'll hang up and listen.
Hey Phil just wondering how I can purchase a dsp thong, are you still selling these? I wish to impress my future wife.
Blackspawn89 89
Most Respected Patron
While I understand the transition over to fulltime streamer understandably, one of the toughest things that you do in your playthroughs which have ruined plenty of the games is allowing backseat gaming and allowing people to give you hints and/or advice on how to succeed in a game. I may or may not be alone in this but gone is the excitement of seeing you persevere through a game no matter how cryptic or tough a section of a game might be. I enjoyed that you didn't care much for the TIHYDP people trying to capitalize on your failures and that you treated every playthrough like the old days of no handholding from the chat or people. It gave it a very retro feel and felt really rewarding and satisfying as a long time viewer to see a streamer pull through instead of being told how to figure something out. It felt unique to see someone, stubbornly or not, give a tough game a good couple of tries because it felt organic and felt like the pre-internet days of perseverance.
It has (At least IMO) ruined so many playthroughs that you have done and my question is: Have you considered or will consider a "NO Backseat Gaming" policy in the near future? From spoilers to being basically handheld to a section of the game, it feels like chat interaction has taken a far bigger prevalence that has arguably taken away one of the unique features that DSPGaming brought which was raw, unedited gameplay that many viewers including myself loved. Other streamers have warned or banned people on Twitch for spoiling or giving advice on a section of a game, is this something that you have considered?
It is difficult(IMO) to view your streams looking for gameplay so should people not see you as a gamer first and maybe more so a personality first with the games taking the backseat(No pun intended) to the streamer?
Edited December 12, 2019 by Blackspawn89
MoraMoria 198
You've said that you've admitted to things that were either partially or completely your fault.
My question is: What are all the bad things, specially the most important ones throughout your life, that you admit a completely 100% of responsability from your part?
Kelenna 0
From the previous decade, you were well-known on the Internet as the guy who raged at video games, particularly the ones that fell under the Fighting Game genre. You infamously criticized certain games for presenting you with unfair challenges such as overpowered boss fights, horrendous cameras, awful checkpoints, and lame online connections (to name a few). After the latter half of the previous decade, you seemed to have transformed into a calm and chill guy who withdrew blaming the game for its flaws. My question to you is: What were the most relaxing, stress-free games that you played in the previous decade? Which ones made you feel the happiest playing?
Thank you for reading this and keep up the fun entertainment.
Hello DSP.
I am watching you play the Weekly Chill Street Fighter Throwback Old School stream right now. I was never into fighting games growing up and I was wondering if you could explain what the different titles mean?
I know there is Street Fighter II...
but then there is also Super Street Fighter II right?
and Street Fighter II Turbo?
and Super Street Fighter II Turbo?
and Hyper Street Fighter II?
AND Super Street Fighter II Ultra???
Is it the same for Super Street Fighter 3? Like Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike?
Isn't there some sort of other titles like Street Fighter EX? Street Fighter Alpha?
Edited December 14, 2019 by BlueEyesWhiteDragon
meatpistolmeltdown 3
Are you happy with how your life has turned out?
Hey Phil, I hope you had a good christmas and a happy new year! 2020 will be a GREAT year for you, with many AWESOME games coming this year, plus a new console gen! So there lies my question, would you ever give up on console gameplay for the more superior PC gameplay? If you saved your money by not buying the next gen consoles you could get yourself a decent PC to see you well into the future of gaming. Most streamers now days just game on PC, why don't you?
CJExtreme98 0
Would you consider doing a sports game marathon? I, for one, like seeing you play this genre of games because you rarely play sports games so it's nice to see you out of your element. Considering some playthroughs of these games can become boring and drawn out to a lot of your viewing audience, playing them for an hour or 90 minutes can make for some interesting content. Of course, like usual, one of these games could turn into a playthrough later. I feel like having various options instead of just relying on a game that could be hit or miss would be great for you and the viewers. Thoughts?
Rocks4Doggo 7
Posted Monday at 08:27 PM
Hey phil, just wanted to start off by saying that I've been really enjoying your playthroughs as of late and have been enjoying your latest runs of KOTOR and DragonBall Z Kakarot to name a few!
My question is regarding your state of the stream address. I am currently attending college in the field of finance so this is an area of interest for me.
As a streamer, which chapter are you hoping to pursue or have already been pursing?
I promise that I am not trying to troll or anything. I am currently attending college in the field of finance so this is an area of interest for me, being such a unique case.
I hope you and your family are doing well, and I hope you have the chance to view my question, have a wonderful day! Thanks!
superblindman 0
Posted yesterday at 03:26 AM
Greetings DSP!
I actually have 2 questions if you don't mind humoring me for a second. The first is a sort of half joke, but I am still somewhat curious as to your response.
You have mentioned before that you have grown to be OK with loading screens, as they give you a time to check up on chat, do a couple shout outs, or what have you. I want to ask, therefore, how you feel about Sony's claim that the PS5 will effectively eliminate loading screens, even those that you get when launching a game, with their high-speed SSD? Assuming for a second that they do achieve that lofty goal, how will you feel about it?
The second, and more serious question. You have said that you don't much like the story of Final Fantasy 7. Given the epicness of Final Fantasy 6's story, this is understandable. However, considering the fact that Square intends to devote a lot of resources, storage space, and quite honestly entire parts of these games to more and better world and character development to flesh out this universe, do you think you will be able to maintain an open mind regarding the game again? Will you be able to look at the story anew and, if it turns out they really did an excellent job, find a new respect for FF7?
Thanks for any responses!
Rumpelstiltskinzfan 1
Hello Phil. I'm just wondering if it might be possible for you to display the seed for any of the Minecraft worlds you have created. I'm referring to your original 2015 Minecraft playthrough, the kingofhate.com 2015 fan appreciation stream, and your current Chill night-stream sessions. I just think it would be neat to archive your worlds forever not just in video format, but to have the actual world itself for others to play in. Most Minecraft content creators put the seed number in the description of their videos.
I'm not sure if you still have the original world from 2015 saved on your computer, but it is only a matter of opening the command prompt with '/' and typing 'seed' to display the seed number. In the Xbox One edition, click on the pencil icon when you boot up the game, copy the game, and then click the pencil icon again to display the seed for that.
Alternatively, just sharing the world files is just as easy. On Windows, the world saves are located in %appdata%\. minecraft\saves\. And on Xbox One, you have the option to upload your world to 'Realms' for others to download and enjoy. I will be sure to help more if you require it, on here or on the streams. Thank you very much!
Hullo Phil,
What was your favorite hamburger you ever ate?
Mine was a cheeseburger I cooked on a BBQ in 2016. It had cheddar cheese and a big slice of tomato and onion on it. I put a bit of mayo on the bun. It was really good.
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I segment from North Judson to Malden is up for abandonment by CSX, and efforts are underway by the Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum to save it. They also are working on getting the Pere Marquette line from La Crosse to Wellsboro so they can maintain a connection with the outside world. I think they will be running excursions to Malden and store equipment in North Judson.
The Amboy-Sweetser segment is owned by Kokomo Grain and is operated by I&O. The segment from Richmond into Ohio is still there, but I am not sure how often it is used. The tracks by the depot were severed and the line was rusty.
There is a large scrap metal recycler in south Richmond that uses CSX. The line is no longer used north of G street. From G Street north,the railroad used to traverse a long trestle at the top of the Whitewater Gorge, crossing over Main St., and ending up at the C&O depot. North of the depot, the line is now part of the Cardinal Greenway bicycle trail.
I understand that CSX takes traffic from Richmond and switches to the B&O at College Corner. South of College Corner are one or two small customers, but the line no longer connects to Cincinnati as the trestle at Cheviot was removed years ago.
I'm still trying to find out when the C&O was abandoned west of Malden, IN. When was the Amtrak train rerouted via LaCrosse? When did local service totally cease? When were tracks physically ripped up?
78' I think. Remember that one of the reasons the C&O rerouted via the PM was to avoid the decrepid EL joint track, then finally the EL Estate.
Amtrak ran via the PM shortly before abandonment IIRC.
Amtrak ran on the Erie between State Line Tower & Griffith from 08/04/1974 to 05/31/1977. On 06/01/1977 they switched to the B&O-PM-C&O routing that was used to bypass the Erie for the reasons that Throttle Jockey mentioned and the fact that Amtrak didn't have the funds to maintain the erie track since they were the only tenant. Amtrak stayed on the mostly C&O of Indiana routing until 04/26/1986 after which they moved to the Monon-P&E-B&O route that is used today. I have a set of papers given to me by a former dispatcher that consolidates the Chicago-Cincinnati-Washington-New York route of the James Whitcomb Riley (later Cardnial) from 05/01/1971 through 06/01/1999.
Thanks for the info guys. Did Amtrak make any stops between Griffith and LaCrosse?
The only times shown in the Chessie System Western Region ETT #2 from 02/15/1977 are flag stops for: Peru, Marion, Muncie, Richmond. I have several pictures taken from the rear car of #51 from September 1974 between Cottage grove & Pullman Junction and from what I can tell, there were not many people at the station in Richmond or Peru. As with the B&O's main line across southern Indiana, the C&O of Indiana didn't pass through any large metropolitan areas in the state.
Anyone know when the C&O was torn out in and around Peru?
I was donw there yesterday and noticed the new construction on the site of the old yards. Theres a new park and several small buinesses on the old yard site.
I was down there in 1992 and even then the old C&O was gone by then wiht only a few poles and the right of way visible.
I didnt get a chance to see if the old shops foundation were still in place but i did see what looked to be some sort of guard shack on the west side of the old yard site.
Also when did the old IMC get removed?
I noticed on a map there was some sort of loop track on the north side of Peru in the Oakdale area.
Was this like a belt line or was it used as a interchange track for the old NKP and the Wabash as it connects the two lines?
The C&O of Indiana was abanonded piecemeal, now if I can just find the dates I have written down. The ones with (?) I'm not 100% sure of, but they are pretty close.
North Judson - Santa Fe = Late 1989 ?
Santa Fe - Richmond = Early 1991 ?
I remember reading on an Indiana Rail Abandonment notice that the C&O west of Malden to Griffith was abadoned in 1981 and torn up in 1984. As for the middle part of the line, the North Judson-Twelve Mile segment was the first to go, being filed for abandonment in December, 1987, and probably being removed in 1988. There was talk of Tippecanoe Railroad operating it to Peru, but that fell through. The segment bewteen Marion and Richmond was abandoned in 1992, since there were only 3 shippers on it. When was that bike path installed in Richmond?
The line from Santa Fe to Richmond was applied for in 90-91. Petition for operation was filed for by Kokomo Grain, saving the line from Phoenix to Amboy. The remainder would be abandoned.
Rail removal started in the fall of 1992, the rail was picked up from Santa Fe to Amboy, then the rail train was moved to Marion, just east of Phoenix siding, the rail was removed from there to Richmond. By winter time, the rail was removed to just short of Fowlerton. Winter weather and cold temps delayed removal for a short time, but the line was pulled up to Muncie by early spring. In late March, they were past Losantville and reached Richmond by mid May. The final rail train pulled out at the end of May.
The sub contractor took there time removing the ties and old siding track, but by 1996 the only sign of the railroad was the signs and poleline.
The line from Gaston to Jonesboro was returned to the farmers, making it the only segment not to get the trail.
Currently the "Cardinal Greenway" owns the right of way for the remainder of the line.
3 segments have already been opened, from Marion (east of Phoenix siding) at Miller Ave. to Jonesboro.
Richmond Gorge trail head, only uses a small segment.
The trail from Richmond to South Prarie trailhead isn't in yet. I haven't heard a time frame on this segment yet either.
The group also restored the old C&O depot at Muncie. It is the office for the Cardinal Greenway, but also hosts a giftshop and shows what the depot use to be. It has been beautifully restored and it a cornerstone of the trail. I am not sure what the status of the depot in Richmond is, but its just a reverse design of Muncie.
The depot in Marion was demolished by CSX or Chessie (I think Chessie).
What were the numbers of the freight trains that ran on the line when CSXT abandoned it in 1987? I know Amtrak left in April, 1986, and there was a trailer train running on it at that time.
of the famed Chicago-Newport News hotshots (EXPD "Expediter"
trains (or at least their traffic) were rerouted via Fostoria and Columbus.
the C&O of Indiana of a straight run into Chicago west of LaCrosse.


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Mass Man by Derek Walcott, is a poem written in free verse, that describes some aspects of playing mass in a Caribbean setting while alluding to the history behind the celebrations. In the poem Walcott's role is that of an observer. He is on the outside meticulously processing all that he witnesses while procuring it in his memory so that it can later be recorded for posterity.
No detail is too inconsequential; no action above scrutiny.
As an observer of a custom whose history is tied to the oppression of the people who created it, Walcott is not celebrating with his countrymen, rather, he is mocking that they celebrate their freedom by impersonating and imitating their former oppressors. Walcott's very description of the things that he sees is therefore derisive and laden with double meaning. In stanza one of the poem, Walcott is showing how black men, the ordinary descendants of slaves, are trying to imitate those who once enslaved them, via their mass costumes. "Through a great lion's head clouded by mange / a black clerk growls. At first glance, it reads that a black man, who is a clerk, is wearing a costume that is supposed to be the head of a great lion, but instead the costume looks haggard and diseased. Its symbolic representation however, is tied to the literal representation through the common history that unite both connotation.
The black clerk represents the slaves that once inhabited the island, whereas the lion's head denote their British oppressors. That the lion's head is "clouded by mange" suggests the imperfection of the great British conquerors. Next, a gold-wired peacock withholds a man" indicates that the costume is overpowering the man who occupies its space. Here Walcott continues with his allusion to slaves and slave owners. The slave owners, like the peacock were proud, believed themselves superior, and exercised control over the slaves, much like the costume is getting the better of the man. Just like the costume "withholds" the masquerader, so too did the slave owners use everything within their power to suppress to the slaves. Slaves were separated from their kinsmen and divided into groups so that there were no common languages between them.
Their culture were stripped from them as they were not allowed to practice their religious beliefs, rituals or anything that connected them to who they were before they became the property of the slave owners. They were not even allowed to learn how to read and write. They were deliberate strategies to quell even the thought of rebellion and to keep them oppressed. Walcott, continues his comparison of the slave owners to a proud peacock with "a fan, flaunting its oval, jewelled eyes. " By appealing to the reader's sense of sight, Walcott is able to present an image that parallels the false pride of the slave owners.
Walcott's uses alliteration – "fan flaunting" – to place further emphasis on how supercilious the slave owners believed themselves to be. They held their language, religion, education, customs and culture as something that should provoke the admiration of the slaves, as in their eyes those were the things that it made them superior. The persona's expression of "what metaphors! " shows that he is not afraid of using his acuity on himself. Here the persona is mocking himself for having used such interesting metaphors in the preceding lines. What coruscating, mincing fantasies" continues his wry tone. In referring to how the men are pretending to be superior to what they really are, one can almost hear Walcott's terse vocals. Stanza two of the poem continues in the third person narrative mode, as the persona gives additional information based on his observations. The first line – "Hector Mannix, waterworks clerk, San Juan, has entered a lion" simply informs the reader of the costume portrayal of one of the mass men. There is no concrete evidence that determines whether it is the same lion costume mentioned in the previous stanza.
Next, Walcott uses a simile to compare Boysie's gait while in his mass costume to that of Cleopatra's – "Boysie, two golden mangoes bobbing for breastplates, barges / like Cleopatra down her river, making style. " In those two lines, Walcott continues with his allusion to the slave masters attitude of superiority and self-importance. There is a subtle change in the fourth line of stanza two. While the undertone in the first half is reflective, the fourth line keeps us strictly in the present. The mass men call out to a child to join them in their celebration, then commented on the child not being able to dance in an offhanded manner.
Symbolically, there appears to be a disconnection between the fourth line and the rest of stanza two, as the subsequent lines resumes the tone of the first three lines. "But somewhere in that whirlwind's radiance / a child, rigged like a bat, collapses, sobbing" tells of the inhumanity of older people to younger children both in the present situation of playing mass, and in the past where children were also forced into labour as slaves. The persona used alternating point of views, switching from third to first person and even second person narrative mode.
While both stanza one and two is written in third person narrative mode, stanza three shifts to first person mode. "But I am dancing, look, from an old gibbet / my bull-whipped body swings, a metronome! " is a metaphor that evokes an incredibly perfervid image of slaves being hung. While Walcott's allusions to slavery in the previous stanzas were somewhat muted, with this metaphor, there is no dubiety about what he is referring to. It is a prodigious metaphor that compares the persona's dancing form to the motion made by the bodies of slaves who were left swaying on the gibbet after they had been hung.
The appeal to the readers' visual and auditory senses are graphic. One can see the scourged body of a slave who had been hung, tied to a post, swaying, keeping time to some unheard rhythm that only his/her dead ears can hear. Walcott's tone here is very sardonic. Walcott used a simile ("Like a fruit bat dropped in the silk-cotton's shade / my mania, my mania is a terrible calm") to compare his madness to a fruit bat descending into the shade of a silk cotton tree. "Like a fruit bat dropped in the silk-cotton's shade" is an image that relates to slavery in the West Indies.
When Walcott says, "my mania, my mania is a terrible calm" he is being introspective. His repetition of "my mania" emphasizes the scope of his preoccupation with the past, while his use of the oxymoron "terrible calm" shows the depth of his rumination. The fourth and final stanza of the poem, like the previous stanza, utilizes a different narrative mode. In the fourth stanza, the persona through the use of "your" has employed the second-person narrative mode. In this stanza, the mass portrayals have finished. It is the morning after, when those who took part in the revelry seek penance.
"Upon your penitential morning, / ome skull must rub its memory with ashes" conjures up images of priests rubbing ashes on the foreheads of those individuals who come seeking atonement for the sins they committed while playing mass. Walcott's tone here is flippant, as if to scoff at the idea that getting ashes on one's forehead means that one is so easily forgiven for sins that have become ritualistic. Walcott is referring to himself when he said, "some mind must squat down howling in your dust, / some hand must crawl and recollect your rubbish, / someone must write your poems. " It is exactly what he has been doing as an observer.
He is saying that the same way in which someone has to clean up after the mass, so too, does he have a job to do. His job is to observe, remember and document all that he has witnessed for future generations. The poem Mass Man, though complex, was quite elementary in its symbolism. Walcott's use of mass as a facade to talk about the deeper affairs of slavery, while connecting both events, was skillfully done. His detachment from what was occurring around him, allowed him to see and interpret the mass portrayals in a way that someone who was personally invested in the celebrations would not.


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Аеропорт Ґазіпаша-Аланія ( ) — аеропорт, що обслуговує міста Газіпаша та інші в провінції Анталія. Аеропорт відкрито для внутрішнього сполучення у липні 2010 р. денним рейсом зі до Стамбулу з авіакомпанією Bora Jet. Міжнародні рейси розпочато в літній сезон 2011 р. рейсами з Амстердама. Аеропорт знаходиться за 30 хв від м. Аланія, що є суттєво ближчим ніж дві години та 120 км від Анталії.

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The Big 6: Questions Answered After the 2021 Toyota/Save Mart 350
June 7, 2021 June 7, 2021 Amy Henderson
Who … should you be talking about after the Toyota/Save Mart 350?
Is Kyle Larson finally living up to his potential? He's always had the talent to win but has struggled to close. For the second week in a row, Larson left no doubt whether he could finish out races, dominating the Toyota/Save Mart 350 to the tune of 57 laps led. 2021 is only the second time Larson has won more than one race in a season; he snagged four victories in 2017. He's on pace for a career high in that category and has played a key role in taking Hendrick Motorsports back to the top of the NASCAR Cup Series mountain.
Honorable Mention: Front Row Motorsports doesn't often get to share that mountaintop with the likes of Hendrick or Joe Gibbs Racing, but for much of the day Sunday (June 6), the underfunded two-car team hung with the big dogs. Both Michael McDowell, who's gained a reputation as a solid road racer, and Anthony Alfredo, who has struggled to gain a foothold in the Cup Series with little experience, ran inside the top 10 late in the race. Neither driver's finish reflected their performance, as both were spun in the final laps (McDowell finished 28th and Alfredo 31st), but they certainly let people know they were there and got FRM some airtime, proving their value to sponsors when given somewhat equal footing.
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What … is the buzz about?
Stage racing had everyone talking this week, and it's worth a discussion, but especially on road courses.
While it's just a mildly inconvenient gimmick everywhere else, stages ruin the unique strategy of road racing. Pit timing on road courses was once everything, and it was completely different from ovals, where teams plan their pit windows from start to finish.
On road courses, without those breaks, teams would work backward, timing stops from the end of the race. It made for some interesting strategy and added an air of unpredictability. Teams still do it that way, but there's considerably less mystery in road racing now.
Stage racing is, frankly, one of the least offensive gimmicks NASCAR has instituted over the last 20 years or so, but it could be revamped for road racing with better results. The solution is as easy as awarding stage points without throwing the yellow flag. It's not like the networks have cut late-race commercials like they said they would when the stages started, so there's no reason for the caution. Just keep it green and let it play out.
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Where … did the other key players wind up in the Toyota/Save Mart 350?
Road warrior Chase Elliott has yet to find victory lane at Sonoma Raceway. He got close on Sunday but fell just shy of his teammate. Elliott held off a charging Martin Truex Jr. to finish second, his career-best run to date at Sonoma.
Point leader Denny Hamlin wasn't really a contender to win, but he showed everyone why he's the point leader by running a strong, consistent race and finishing seventh. Despite Larson's three wins, Hamlin still holds a 47-point advantage over Larson as NASCAR heads into the All-Star break.
Chip Ganassi Racing, which struggled at Charlotte Motor Speedway, showed some muscle at Sonoma. Kurt Busch, who needs every point he can get to make a playoff run, scored points in the first two stages. He backed that up by leading eight laps and finishing sixth, his best result since a fourth at the Daytona International Speedway road course. Meanwhile, Ross Chastain survived a late-race pileup to finish seventh behind his teammate. CGR has the talent behind the wheel, and if it can find consistency, the organization still has a shot at getting a playoff spot one way or another.
When … was the moment of truth in the Toyota/Save Mart 350?
Larson might never have been happier to have Elliott as a teammate than on the last restart. Elliott poured on the pressure, but when he had the chance to move Larson via his bumper, Elliott cut his teammate a break, one he might not have given anyone else.
Elliott drew some criticism for not being more aggressive. I disagree. In the long run, it was the right move for the reigning Cup champion going for back-to-back titles.
Not only are Elliott and Larson teammates who are expected to share information and work together, but the playoffs are already on the horizon, and drivers remember who cuts them some slack. Turning Larson might have given Elliott a win … and it would also all but guarantee he's not getting that break when he needs it. In fact, he could even find himself in the wall at a critical juncture. Sometimes, knowing when not to be aggressive is as important as getting a position on track.
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Why … should you be paying attention this week?
The Cup Series heads to the All-Star event at Texas Motor Speedway this Sunday, welcomed with open arms with a million dollars on the line for the winner.
But is the race still relevant? While a new location and format might provide a little spice, to the teams that qualify, a million dollars simply isn't incentive enough to change the way they race or to conjure the extra aggression to go for the lead every lap. For the other teams, Texas is a long way to haul a car for a non-points event with no guarantee (and for some, little chance) of making the big show.
There are a few format changes still on the table for the future, and NASCAR would do well to include the Camping World Truck and Xfinity series champions if they can find a ride. Unfortunately, the race has been on life support for a while now, and it might be too little, too late to bring back what was once labeled as One Hot Night.
How … come road courses are important?
NASCAR put more emphasis on the right-hand turns this year, with seven points-paying road course races on the docket, including the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL in the playoffs.
That makes them a bigger factor in determining the champion than ever before. In years past, when there were just two, and none in the playoffs, road courses could be approached as races that the top contenders merely had to survive. The addition of Charlotte to the playoffs meant they now have to look at them as a place to thrive.
Road racing, like short-track strength or superspeedway prowess, is a skill some drivers master more than others. Adding one in the playoffs, more reflective of the schedule, was absolutely the right call.
The other thing that sets road courses apart is, like the three short tracks currently on the Cup schedule, they are all vastly different from one another. The same can't be said for 1.5-mile ovals that pepper the landscape; replacing a couple of those with unique tracks was a good move.
While seven is the maximum NASCAR should consider, they're worth having. Different faces appear in the top 10. That's good for the sport. Drivers have to learn different braking points in 10-plus turns and set up passes in specific spots from multiple corners ahead of those spots. It's difficult and unpredictable. What's not to like?
Amy Henderson
Amy is an 18-year veteran NASCAR writer and a five-time National Motorsports Press Association (NMPA) writing award winner, including first place awards for both columns and race coverage. As well as serving as Photo Editor, Amy writes The Big 6 (Mondays) after every NASCAR Cup Series race. She can also be found filling in from time to time on The Frontstretch 5 (Wednesdays) and her monthly commentary Holding A Pretty Wheel (Thursdays). A New Hampshire native living in North Carolina, Amy's work credits have extended everywhere from driver Kenny Wallace's website to Athlon Sports. She can also be heard weekly as a panelist on the Hard Left Turn podcast that can be found on AccessWDUN.com's Around the Track page.
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Drivers are also aware of the meeting they will likely have with the boss if they do something stupid and cost the bosses team a win. That is a powerful motivation than the playoffs which are months away.
Personally, I always found the competitive, even confrontational, attitude of JGR drivers more to my liking than the faux "we are a team" approach of HMS. With all 4 drivers in the Playoffs, I just wonder how long it will be until the gloves come off. Kyle Larson seems to have no problem pushing his teammates out of the way, but how long will it be until one or more of them start to push back?
Maybe after Larson snags a sponsor, the order to "back off" will be lifted. I look forward to that.


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Union of the Comoros, a beautiful paradise island nation in the Indian Ocean. Since their independence from France in 1975, the Islands of Comoros have experienced various political problems with two of the islands, Anjouan and Moheli, declaring self independence in 1997. No individual island ever obtained international recognition as a sovereign nation and in the year 2000 the local island governments finally agreed to create a Union, where each individual island keeps their own local government and President, as a member state of the Union. The creation of the Union of Comoros, initiated by the "Accord for reconciliation in Comoros" was overseen by the Organisation of African Union as well as the United Nations. The Union of Comoros is the internationally recognized nation and it is the Union government that maintains all diplomatic relationships with the international community, while the individual member states keep ample powers to govern most of their own local affairs.
Comoros is increasingly being discovered as a paradise for diving and other recreational sports. The interest is also increasing for Comoros as an offshore tax haven, with several attractive laws being passed related to offshore banking, insurance, trusts, online gaming and mutual funds. Still unknown to most people, this beautiful former French colony will continue to gain popularity as a offshore jurisdiction as well as a travel destination, in much thanks to the political stability enjoyed since the creation of the Union back in the year 2000. Other more well known offshore centres and travel destinations in the region include the Seychelles and Mauritius.


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Visiting Poulsbo, Washington: The "Little Norway" of the USA
Last Updated: October 31, 2022 · USA
"Are we still in Washington?" I joked upon driving into Poulsbo. Lovingly known as "Little Norway," Poulsbo is one of the few places in the United States where you feel like you've been transported to storybook Europe.
From the fjord-like waters of Liberty Bay to the signs reading "Velkommen til Poulsbo!" to the red and white Norwegian flags fluttering across historic downtown, Poulsbo is indeed reminiscent of Scandinavia landscapes and culture.
"Little Norway" of Poulsbo, Washington
Poulsbo is a great day trip from Seattle, but as I've personally experienced, it reveals much more than meets the eye when you can soak up its Viking atmosphere for a couple of days.
There are lots of things to do in Poulsbo not to miss out on—like feasting on a Viking Donut from the famous Sluys' Bakery, paddling among curious harbor seals in Liberty Bay, and more.
Here's what to do and see in Poulsbo, Washington! 🇳🇴
The Complete Guide to Visiting Poulsbo ("Little Norway")
Brief History of Poulsbo, Washington
Getting to Poulsbo From Seattle
Where to Stay in Poulsbo
Where to Eat & Drink in Poulsbo
Top Things to Do in Poulsbo, Washington
Sip a Craft Beer & Be Merry at Poulsbo's Breweries
Explore the Liberty Bay Waterfront Park & Port of Poulsbo Marina
Stroll & Shop Down Historic Poulsbo's Front Street
Grab a Viking Donut at the Famous Sluys Bakery
Visit Poulsbo's Heritage & Maritime Museums
Paddle on the Bay with a Kayak/SUP Rental
Visit the SEA Discovery Center & Aquarium
Walk the Trails at Poulsbo's Fish Park
Attend Poulsbo's Annual Viking Fest
Historic Downtown Poulsbo
Poulsbo is proud of its Viking heritage!
Poulsbo—which is named after Paulsbo, Norway, and properly pronounced "pauls-bow" yet mistakenly registered as Poulsbo—was founded in the 1880s by Jørgen Eliason, a Norwegian immigrant. Eliason and other Midwestern immigrants established Poulsbo after finding its likeness to their native home of Norway.
However, Poulsbo's history doesn't end (or begin) just there. It's very important to remember that this land was ancestrally inhabited by the Suquamish, an Indian Tribe of the Pacific Northwest, who inhabited this land, including Poulsbo and the land surrounding Puget Sound, until the non-natives arrived.
In July 2019, the Suquamish Tribe suspended its relationship with the City of Poulsbo after the community endured a tragic fatality at the hand of a Poulsbo policeman, who shot and killed Chippewa Tree Tribe and Suquamish community member, Stonechild Chiefstick. Now, three years later, steps are in place to resolve and resume the relationship between the City of Poulsbo and the Suquamish Tribe.
Poulsbo is a lovely Scandinavian heritage destination to visit, but please remember to visit responsibly and respectfully. You can learn more about the history and culture of the Suquamish, and the 1854 Treaty of Point Elliot, here.
Poulsbo is located in the Kitsap Peninsula across from Seattle, Washington. You can reach Poulsbo by car, ferry, private boat, and even seaplane!
There are two ferry crossings from Seattle to Poulsbo to take note of:
Fauntleroy – Southworth ferry (plus a 40-minute drive): This ferry departs south of Seattle near Alki Beach and makes a quick pitstop over at Vashon Island before docking at Southworth. From here, Poulsbo is a 40-minute drive away.
Seattle – Bainbridge ferry (plus a 20-minute drive): The fastest ferry crossing to get to Poulsbo from Seattle.
Tickets and timetables for routes can be found online at Washington State Ferries. We paid around $17.00 (for two adults crossing in one vehicle).
Tip: If you're flying into Seattle-Tacoma Airport to visit Seattle and road trip the Olympic Peninsula for vacation, then it's wise to rent a car at the airport to save time and money.
There's no denying Poulsbo's Scandinavian heritage
Norwegian flags decorate historic Front Street in Poulsbo!
I would recommend staying one or two nights in Poulsbo to soak up the maritime atmosphere rather than breeze through it all on a day trip. Here are a few family-friendly and pet-friendly accommodation options that are close to all the action.
GuestHouse Inn & Suites — Located just 10-minutes walking from Historic Downtown Poulsbo, the GuestHouse Inn & Suites is a great choice for a family-friendly vacation in Poulsbo. It has modern rooms and amenities, a free breakfast, and a spacious outdoor hot tub. Reserve your stay today here.
Poulsbo Inn & Suites — Old-timey comfort meets convenience in this clean and simple hotel featuring modest rooms, free Wi-Fi, parking, free breakfast, and a heated pool. Lock in this deal on Booking.com.
Bay View Bungalow — A fully-equipped vacation home with one bathroom, complete kitchen, and mountain views; everything you need for an authentic "home away from home" getaway! Book here.
Before we get into the top things to do in Poulsbo, take note of these awesome places to eat and drink! During our week in Poulsbo, we had the chance to knock out quite a few of the restaurants and cafes in town.
Here are some of our favorite eateries, and those we missed!
Tizley's Europub
Brass Kraken
Waterfront restaurants in Poulsbo are perfect for seal-watching!
🍺 Tizley's Europub — A no-frills Bavarian-inspired pub and restaurant serving up heaping portions and a lively atmosphere. Go early for sunset to snag a seat on the terrace overlooking downtown.
🍇 Sogno di Vino — Delicious and copious Italian fare served in a cozy, dim wine cellar-like atmosphere that'll make you think you're really dining in the Mediterranean! I treated myself to Dungeness crab and scallop pasta paired with a glass of white Riesling and it was excellent!
🐖 Slippery Pig Brewery — I mention the breweries in greater detail below, but we had a flavorful flight and a tasty 'Viking Board' here and loved it.
🦐 Paella Bar — Tasty tapas and classic cocktails in a candlelit setting. A local favorite.
Craft brews and the "Viking Board" from the Slippery Pig Brewery in Poulsbo
🚦Green Light Diner — "A slice of Americana pie in Little Norway."
🦀 Crabtree Kitchen + Bar — Local, fresh, and curated dishes that support local farmers.
🐟 JJ's Fish House — A staple family-owned restaurant in Poulsbo's food scene, serving up fish any way you want it from crispy crab cakes to steamy fish 'n chips.
🦭 Brasse Kraken Pub — Draft beer and pub food set in a nautical themed-bar overlooking the bay. For a bit more upscale and refined food, head upstairs to the Loft.
☕ Hot Shots Java — The community's favorite cafe serving organic and fairtrade coffee plus sweet treats and drinks in a homely, family-owned shop.
Despite Poulsbo's small size, the town is speckled with award-winning breweries.
Each of the five breweries in Poulsbo is unique in its own way which makes it even tougher if you have time to only visit one! Poulsbo also has two wineries and a cidery in case you're not a beer drinker.
Craft beer flight from the Slippery Pig
Valhöll Brewing — Poulsbo's first brewery, featuring rotating food trucks (weekends), special events, and a family and pet-friendly patio.
Slippery Pig Brewing — Great food (tacos and pub grub), great beer, and a great location! There is an outdoor patio as well as spacious indoor seating.
Western Red Brewing — A short but stout list of beer on tap! Located on the upper side of downtown Poulsbo.
Rainy Daze Brewing — Specializes in "rare brews" and is home to the award-winning Goat Boater IPA. Located across the bay from the marina; get there by kayak or car!
Echoes Brewing — A family-friendly craft brewery beside Rainy Daze, bringing back Sound beer. Outside food is welcome!
Skål! (Cheers!)
Liberty Bay and Port of Poulsbo Marina
Poulsbo's Pavilion
The Liberty Bay Waterfront Park and Muriel Iverson Williams Pavilion are beautiful places to debut your time in Poulsbo.
Its home to the Port of Poulsbo Marina, teeming with boaters and marine life such as harbor seals, seagulls, and even jellyfish, and features a beautiful shelter, boardwalk, stone pebble picnic tables, free public restrooms, and a statue of King Olaf!
Thanks to the beautiful waterfront, many events take place here. Make sure to check the city's official events calendar before or during your visit to see what's happening in Poulsbo.
Shopping and strolling down Front Street in seek of hidden treasures is an essential thing to do in Poulsbo.
Front Street
From wineries to restaurants and art galleries to antiques, Front Street has plenty to keep you entertained for an entire day.
Notable stops along this street (for foodies, anyway) are Sluys' Bakery, home to the famous Poulsbo bread and mouthwatering pastries; Mora Iced Creamery for a delicious ice cream treat you won't soon forget; and Boehm's Chocolates from which the sweet scent of chocolate wafts down the street.
Enjoy free parking right beside all of the boutiques and restaurants on Front Street
If you're more into shopping and fun finds, head to the Red Plantation Marketplace for vintage and 'must-have' items and decor; Nordiska for authentic Nordic-inspired gifts and housewares; and, of course, the iconic Liberty Bay Bookstore housed in the unmissable yellow building for "books that take you places."
Yes, visiting Sluys' Bakery is a must-do when in Poulsbo — so much so that it deserves its own mention! Its donuts and other delicacies are simply scrumptious.
The "Viking Donut"
Even their bread is worth indulging in, as it has been sold worldwide and is a recipe inspired by the Bible, as mentioned in the book of Ezekiel:
"Take wheat and barley, beans and lentils, millet and spelt; put them in a storage jar and use them to make bread for yourself […]." 🍞
Sluys Bakery in Poulsbo
From the painted storefront to its history to its donuts the size of your head, Sluys' Bakery is not to miss when visiting Poulsbo.
If you're not paying attention while walking at the end of Front Street, you might accidentally skip over two of Poulsbo's hidden gems — the Heritage Museum and the Maritime Museum.
Poulsbo's Maritime Museum and Tourist Visitor Center
The Maritime Museum is free to enter, and showcases "the rich maritime history of Poulsbo and North Kitsap through imaginative exhibits and interactive displays." The other half is a gift shop with typical, almost stereotypical, Norwegian souvenirs.
If you wish to learn more about Poulsbo's immigrant heritage and how it became known as "Little Norway" then step inside the quaint Heritage Museum open daily from 10 AM – 5 PM (from 2 PM on Sundays). The two buildings are located right beside each other.
For future programs and events, plus more information about Poulsbo's history, you can visit the Poulsbo Historical Society.
Kayaking or paddling on Liberty Bay is a quintessential thing to do in Poulsbo, especially during the summer when the days are warm.
Paddle on Liberty Bay straight from Poulsbo's Marina
Poulsbo is widely known for its paddling opportunities, as it is considered a gateway to the Kitsap Water Trail which offers 361 miles of shoreline to explore. Within two miles of paddling via kayak or SUP, you can reach Keyport or cross the bay to visit the Rainy Daze brewery before crossing back. The Poulsbo Fish Park is another great destination to reach by paddle.
Not to mention, while out on the water, you'll have a great chance at spotting harbor seals, which are abundant in this spot along the Kitsap Peninsula.
Hourly rental rates from the local outfitter, Olympic Outdoor Center, range from $25 USD for a one-hour rental up to $65+ for a full day.
If you're looking for a kid-friendly activity in Poulsbo, the SEA Discovery Center and Aquarium is the perfect place.
This local aquarium, a part of Western Washington University, aims to serve the community as a marine environmental education resource for youth and adults alike in the hopes of forging future marine stewards and leaders.
While entry is free ($2 suggested donation), it is only open Fridays and Saturdays from 11 AM to 4 PM, so your window of opportunity is limited unless you're visiting Poulsbo over the weekend.
Poulsbo's boardwalk
If you're seeking nature or a hike near Poulsbo, head to the nearby Poulsbo Fish Park. This 40-acre park presents ponds, walking trails, public art, wildlife viewing platforms, and interpretive signs.
There are three miles of easy trails to complete with pets or small children in tow. The ponds along the Liberty Bay Estuary and Dogfish Creek are home to salmon, which can be viewed from a platform along the boardwalk trail.
As always, please be mindful of your impact when visiting this wetland and wildlife-rich greenspace; scoop your dog's poop, pack out your trash, and stay on marked trails!
Perhaps, above all, the best thing to do in Poulsbo is attend the annual Viking Fest.
"For over 50 years Poulsbo has been celebrating Viking Fest – a celebration rooted from Norway's Constitution Day of May 17. In Norway, it is a festival of flags and colorful processions, where children walk to the music of marching bands. Traditional Norwegian costumes are a prominent and common part of the celebrations. The festivities last from early morning until late at night. Parties with family and friends featuring traditional food and drinks are common."
Visit Poulsbo
This three-day festival celebrates Poulsbo's Scandinavian heritage with a fun parade, live performances in the Liberty Bay Waterfront Park, street dancing, fair food, and more.
It's one of the best times to be in Poulsbo, so if you can, plan your visit in advance to not miss out! The Viking Fest in Poulsbo usually takes place each year in May.
While Poulsbo is located in the Kitsap Peninsula and isn't officially a part of the Olympic Peninsula, making the effort to visit the "Little Norway" of the USA while you're road-tripping on this side of Washington is a must.
The Kitsap Peninsula is home to an abundance of culture, history, and quaint towns, and is the ancestral homeland of the Coast Salish Peoples, offering much in the way of arts and culture, agritourism, and recreation.
If you enjoy visiting Poulsbo, you'll also love the quaint waterfront in downtown Port Orchard and the Victorian seaport of Port Townsend.
If you have any questions about what to do in Poulsbo, or if you have suggestions to add to this list, please drop a comment below! So, is "Little Norway" on your bucket list?
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Poulsbo is not that special and only 1 block feels like "Norway" and even that is questionable. Just underwhelming restaurants and bars. Sluys bakery has changed and not as good as it was in the 1990s. Go enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains and skip this town. The traffic sucks and overbuilding of cheap cookie cutter homes has occurred.
We didn't experience it that way! We really appreciated it. Sure, it may be unexciting if you've been there for a while. But to us newcomers, it was great!
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The Williamsburg County Coroner's Office said the three family members found dead near Hemingway were shot to death.
The victims, William Lawrimore, 44; Cynthia Lawrimore, 46; and Savannah Lawrimore, 5, were found at a home along East Lawrimore Road Friday morning, Deputy Coroner William Horton said.
The cause of death for all three was a gunshot wound, Horton said. However, he said he was waiting on findings from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division before making a final determination on the manner of death.
Investigators found two bodies were found inside the home and the third was found outside the home.


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Battle of Salamis
The Battle of Salamis was a naval battle fought between an alliance of Greek city-states under Themistocles and the Persian Empire under King Xerxes in 480 BC which resulted in a decisive victory for the outnumbered Greeks.
The battle was fought in the straits between the mainland and Salamis, an island in the Saronic Gulf near Athens, and marked the high-point of the second Persian invasion of Greece.
To block the Persian advance, a small force of Greeks blocked the pass of Thermopylae, while an Athenian-dominated Allied navy engaged the Persian fleet in the nearby straits of Artemisium. In the resulting Battle of Thermopylae, the rearguard of the Greek force was annihilated, whilst in the Battle of Artemisium the Greeks had heavy losses and retreated after the loss at Thermopylae. This allowed the Persians to conquer Phocis, Boeotia, Attica, and Euboea. The Allies prepared to defend the Isthmus of Corinth while the fleet was withdrawn to nearby Salamis Island.
Although heavily outnumbered, the Greek Allies were persuaded by the Athenian general Themistocles to bring the Persian fleet to battle again, in the hope that a victory would prevent naval operations against the Peloponnese. The Persian king Xerxes was also eager for a decisive battle. As a result of subterfuge on the part of Themistocles, the Persian navy rowed into the Straits of Salamis and tried to block both entrances. In the cramped conditions of the Straits, the great Persian numbers were an active hindrance, as ships struggled to maneuver and became disorganized. Seizing the opportunity, the Greek fleet formed in line and scored a decisive victory.
Xerxes retreated to Asia with much of his army, leaving Mardonius to complete the conquest of Greece. However, the following year, the remainder of the Persian army was decisively beaten at the Battle of Plataea and the Persian navy at the Battle of Mycale. The Persians made no further attempts to conquer the Greek mainland. These battles of Salamis and Plataea thus mark a turning point in the course of the Greco-Persian wars as a whole; from then onward, the Greek poleis would take the offensive. A number of historians believe that a Persian victory would have hamstrung the development of Ancient Greece, and by extension western civilization, and this has led them to argue that Salamis is one of the most significant battles in human history.
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Q: WPF ListBox ItemsSource bindings does not find Path referenced I'm new to WPF and I want to do an app which shows pictures in a ListBox.
I made a class called _Images, that gets images from a local folder, puts on a list.
namespace wpfAppSlides.Imagens
{
    class _Images
    {
        public List<Image> imgList = new List<Image>();

        public void CarregaImagens()
        {
            string dir = @"C:\Users\devUser\Img";

            foreach (string file in Directory.GetFiles(dir))
            {
                Image image = new Image();
                BitmapImage source = new BitmapImage();
                source.BeginInit();
                source.UriSource = new Uri(file, UriKind.Relative);
                source.EndInit();
                image.Source = source;

                imgList.Add(image);

            }
        }
    }
}

An then, in my XAML, I referenced my namespaces.
xmlns:is="clr-namespace:wpfAppSlides._Images"
xmlns:col="clr-namespace:wpfAppSlides"

And put in a DataContext.
<Window.DataContext>
    <is:_Images></is:_Images>
</Window.DataContext>

But when I wanna feed my ListBox with the items on imgList, using ItemsSource (in Properties, not code), he does not find any Path that I can relate to imgList.
ListBox XAML:
<ListBox Height="110"
             HorizontalAlignment="Left"
             Margin="14,50,0,0"
             Name="listBox1"
             VerticalAlignment="Top"
             Width="477" ItemsSource="{Binding}" />

MainWindow code:
public partial class MainWindow : Window
{
    _Imagens imgs;
    public MainWindow()
    {
        InitializeComponent();
        imgs = (_Images)this.DataContext;
        imgs.CarregaImagens();

    }
}

I tried to use ObservableCollection, but it's no use.
Help? ):

A: I noticed a couple of things..

*

*looks like your class _Images isn't declared as public

*When constructor of that class is called (happens when you added it as Window.DataContext,
how/where does CarregaImagens() get called. Does it ever get called? If not, put in in the default constructor.

*You shouldn't name a class with the underscore (that's the convention for a private member)
you know that in order to bind in xaml, the property cannot be private?
hoper these help...


This week for Top 10 Tuesday we are at #6 on my Top 10 Authors list; James Tiptree Jr.
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I just love everything about her writing style and it's hyper-masculine feel, as well as the themes tackled in her works with feminism being the most common throughout.
I've collected a small stack of Tiptree books, including some with some really strange cover art (the skinny scarecrow man on the cover of Warm Worlds freaks me right out).
My favourite Tiptree book is the collection of short stories titled Her Smoke Rose Up Forever. It's actually one of my favourite books ever! Every story is strong and the atmosphere she creates is great. The themes are varied and she covers a lot of really great ones.
I also really enjoyed her novel Up the Walls of the World, it had some very, very cool world building.
Not a lot of people know who I am talking about when I mention James Tiptree Jr, which is too bad because she was an incredibly interesting and talented woman. I definitely recommend Her Smoke Rose Up Forever to anyone interested in science fiction and/or feminism!
I love James Tiptree! Have read most of what she wrote. Discovered her in a course on Sci/Fi from U of Waterloo back in the 80's. I highly recommend her as well.


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Tinseltown Travelogue: A deplorable's adventures in la la land, Part Two
Tinseltown Travelogue: A deplorable's adventures in la la land, Part Two, by Patrick Courrielche. Part one was reviewed here.
Conservatives once roamed free in Tinseltown…back in the Golden Age of Hollywood. Studio head Louis B. Mayer was an outspoken Republican. John Wayne, Walt Disney, and Gary Cooper sat right-of-center…as did Ginger Rogers, Clark Gable, and Cecil B. DeMille. The Right played a prominent role in those early days.
But now this company town is run almost entirely by liberals, and has been for over half a century. How were they able to make it a one-party city? "It's the social part. It's the personal," said an industry veteran. "It's psychological warfare." In other words, leftists attacked social circles to freeze out conservatives.
Same happens in Canberra.
Out of the 240 available nominees for lead and supporting actors in a scripted role at Hollywood's top award shows, there wasn't a single verifiably right-of-center actor. Not one.
When blacks claimed a lack of diversity approaching this level of disparity for just one award show, a national debate branded #OscarsSoWhite swept the nation. …
Conservatives are blacklisted:
This ploy keeping Hollywood a liberal bastion is subtle, but extraordinarily effective – smoke out right-wingers and their sympathizers, spread the word of their apostasy, freeze them out, repeat. This process is seen in every crevice of Tinseltown, and it quietly teaches a lesson to all watching.
An early example of this was John Milius. The extraordinary screenwriter known for Apocalypse Now, Conan the Barbarian and his gift with dialogue – including Dirty Harry's "Go ahead, make my day" – became a target of liberal film critics after the success of his 1984 movie Red Dawn, which showed communists as villains. Set in an alt-history where the Soviet Union raids the U.S., the invaders are defeated by armed high school students in a bloody ground war.
"That was the point where [film critics] said, 'He's gone too far. Now we've got to shut him down,'" said Milius in the 2013 documentary Milius. The rightwing-minded screenwriter never fully recovered from the critic backlash. "I've been blacklisted probably since [Red Dawn]. I've been blacklisted as surely as anybody in the 50s. I should have made twenty more films."
Mel Gibson's epic 2004 movie Passion of the Christ was by every measure a massive success. The $30 million budget grossed a whopping $611 million global box office. Yet after playing Jesus, the then-rising star Jim Caviezel claimed offers dried up and many in the industry began shunning him. And the film critics, almost uniformly liberal, savaged the movie.
Fast-forward to the era of Trump, and the far-left enforcers are working overtime. …
Why does Hollywood hate conservatives?
Hollywood doesn't hate conservatives because they think they are actually racists, sexist, homophobic, anti-immigrant, climate deniers. No. They hate the right for the same reason that the Crips hate the Bloods, the Hutu hate the Tutsi, the Tijuana Cartel hates the Sinaloa Cartel, and New York Mets fans hate the Yankees. It's tribal.
After the unions won studio recognition, the far-left firmly planted its cartel in Tinseltown by methodically eliminating rival conservatives on their turf…and they've been printing money and pummeling culture with one perspective ever since.
Movie City only elevates those that will continue professing the Left's supremacy – or will at least remain quiet while it's being promoted. Deep Hollywood invokes the tribal triggers of racist, sexist, anti-immigrant, anti-science, and homophobe whenever their power is being threatened. And if any well-meaning Tinseltowner publicly shows even a whiff of support for the right – especially President Trump – their membership to this gilded enclave is either suspended or revoked.
In a recent interview with Adam Carolla, Silicon Valley's Jimmy O. Yang described a time he spoke with a studio executive, trying to understand how an actor is selected for a part. "I'm like 'oh does it really matter how many Instagram followers somebody has?' And then she was like, 'I do check the Instagrams to see if there's anything weird. If they get drunk everyday, or if they're a Trump supporter. Then I don't know, I would have a hard time.'"
If that isn't a defacto blacklist, then what is?
Great read, recommended.
Glenn Reynolds:
You know the difference between a Republican and a pedophile? Hollywood will work with a pedophile.
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The village is having a fun Tympath/Ceilidh dance on Saturday 15th February. Everyone is welcome and it is an evening suitable for all ages. Starting at 7pm, Bandemonium is provding the music and there will be a Ploughmas supper in the interval. Tickets are £10 adult, £5 child or £25 for a family of 2 adults and 2 children. You can purchase your tickets from Talybont Stores or ask any of the hall committee members. There will be a bar and raffle on the night and all proceeds will go towards the running of our community centre.


Adam Leitman Bailey named Melissa Wilson and Jiovanni Moore the Eighth Annual recipients of the Raymond "Hap" Harrison Scholarship.
Melissa Wilson will be graduating from New Milford High School, the same high school Adam Leitman Bailey attended. Ms. Wilson has excelled in her studies graduating with a 3.8 GPA. During the Summer 2014 Semester, Ms. Wilson was a paid intern with Adam Leitman Bailey, P.C. working alongside Adam Leitman Bailey and the other attorneys. "Melissa was a fantastic intern and a tremendous asset to the ALBPC team during her summer here," explained Brianna Loverich, the Director of Client Relations at ALBPC, "she was reliable, mature and a pleasure to work with in the office. She helped with numerous projects and continuously exceeded my expectations." She will be attending Rutgers University in New Brunswick this Fall.