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Media|Two Takes at NPR and Fox on Juan Williams
Two Takes at NPR and Fox on Juan Williams
By Brian Stelter
NPR's decision on Wednesday to fire Juan Williams and Fox News Channel's decision on Thursday to give him a new contract put into sharp relief the two forms of journalism that compete every day for Americans' attention.
Mr. Williams's NPR contract was terminated two days after he said on an opinionated segment on Fox News that he worried when he saw people in "Muslim garb" on an airplane. He later said that he was reflecting his fears after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks nine years ago.
NPR said on Wednesday night that Mr. Williams's comments were "inconsistent with our editorial standards and practices." According to a report in The Los Angeles Times, Roger Ailes, the Fox News chairman, offered Mr. Williams, who was already a paid contributor to Fox, a new three-year contract worth nearly $2 million in total.
After dismissing Mr. Williams, who was one of its senior news analysts, NPR argued that he had violated the organization's belief in impartiality, a core tenet of modern American journalism. By renewing Mr. Williams's contract, Fox News showed its preference for point-of-view — rather than the view-from-nowhere — polemics. And it gave Fox news anchors and commentators an opportunity to jab NPR, the public radio organization that had long been a target of conservatives for what they perceived to be a liberal bias.
Those competing views of journalism have been highlighted by the success of Fox and MSNBC and the popularity of opinion media that beckons some traditional journalists. That Mr. Williams was employed by both Fox and NPR had been a source of consternation in the past.
Last year, NPR made it known that it did not want Mr. Williams identified as an NPR employee in appearances on "The O'Reilly Factor," the Fox News program hosted by the conservative commentator Bill O'Reilly.
Juan Williams lost his NPR job over comments made on Fox News.Credit...Richard Drew/Associated Press
"This isn't the first time we have had serious concerns about some of Juan's public comments," Vivian Schiller, NPR's chief executive, wrote in an e-mail to affiliates.
She said that his most recent comments "violated our standards as well as our values and offended many in doing so." Ms. Schiller, the general manager of NYTimes.com before she moved to NPR in 2009, declined an interview request.
Like many other news organizations, NPR expects its journalists to avoid situations that might call its impartiality into question — an expectation written into the organization's ethics code.
That expectation can erode under television lights and on Twitter. At outlets like NPR, some journalists have found it difficult to not share their opinions, especially when they are speaking in forums that lend themselves to commentary, like "The O'Reilly Factor."
Kelly McBride, the ethics group leader for the Poynter Institute, a school for journalists, called the Williams case an "object lesson in how different news organizations have different values." She said the ethics guidelines at many news organizations matched those at NPR.
"If you make some outlandish statement on your Facebook page or at a public event somewhere, you are still representing your newsroom," she said. "So there are consequences to that."
The consequences can differ widely, though, depending on the news organization. Mr. Williams is one of just a few prominent liberal contributors at Fox News, a channel with a bigger bench of conservative contributors. A Fox News spokeswoman declined to comment on Mr. Williams's new contract. But The Los Angeles Times published a statement from Mr. Ailes, who said: "Juan has been a staunch defender of liberal viewpoints since his tenure began at Fox News in 1997. He's an honest man whose freedom of speech is protected by Fox News on a daily basis."
Many prominent conservatives pounced on Mr. Williams's firing. John A. Boehner of Ohio, the House Republican leader, told National Review Online that "I think it's reasonable to ask why Congress is spending taxpayers' money to support a left-wing radio network — and in the wake of Juan Williams's firing, it's clearer than ever that's what NPR is."
On the "O'Reilly Factor" broadcast that contained his remarks, Mr. Williams had been set up as the liberal foil. After Mr. O'Reilly conveyed to viewers that there was a "Muslim dilemma" in the United States, he asked Mr. Williams to explain, "Where am I going wrong?"
Mr. Williams answered, "I hate to say this to you because I don't want to get your ego going. But I think you're right." He proceeded to talk about being nervous on an airplane that had passengers in "Muslim garb."
Mr. Williams tempered his remarks, though, by reminding Mr. O'Reilly that all Muslims should not be branded as extremists. "We don't want, in America, people to have their rights violated, to be attacked because they hear rhetoric from Bill O'Reilly and they act crazy," Mr. Williams said, and Mr. O'Reilly agreed.
Still, his comments quickly came under fire online. On Wednesday, CAIR, the Council on American-Islamic Relations, called on NPR to "address the fact that one of its news analysts seems to believe that all airline passengers who are perceived to be Muslim can legitimately be viewed as security threats."
Mr. Williams said in an essay published Thursday on FoxNews.com that he was fired "for telling the truth."
He continued in the essay: "Now that I no longer work for NPR let me give you my opinion. This is an outrageous violation of journalistic standards and ethics by management that has no use for a diversity of opinion, ideas or a diversity of staff (I was the only black male on the air). This is evidence of one-party rule and one-sided thinking at NPR that leads to enforced ideology, speech and writing. It leads to people, especially journalists, being sent to the gulag for raising the wrong questions and displaying independence of thought."


MANILA, Philippines—Filipinos returning from West African countries, including the United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in Liberia who are set to return, will possibly have to be quarantined first to ensure they do not have the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday.
"I'm sure there will be protocols to be followed, they might undergo initial preliminary examination there before they come back and once here, I imagine they will be quarantined because the incubation period of the virus is from 2 to 21 days," DFA spokesman Charles Jose said in a press briefing.
"It would depend on the protocol in the countries where are they coming from and what guidelines would be implemented there. For example if you are exhibiting symptoms you will not be allowed to board an airplane, they might have to stay there for a while to make sure that they don't have the virus," Jose said.
There are 880 Filipinos in Guinea, 1,979 Filipinos in Sierra Leone, and 632 Filipinos in Liberia including 148 United Nations peacekeepers who were previously ordered to be brought home.
West Africa is the epicenter of the worst outbreak of Ebola in history with 2,615 total reported cases and more than 1,400 deaths according to the World Health Organization's latest tally.
The World Health Organization has also confirmed several cases of Ebola in Nigeria where there are around 7,000 Filipinos.
Jose however said that Nigeria has better capabilities to deal with the Ebola outbreak compared to the three others that have problems in containing the virus due to lack of facilities and protective equipment.
"The entire plane load of passenger should be placed in quarantine [when they arrive]," Jose said.
"We don't have the implementing guidelines yet, so I'm just thinking what possibly could happen. The Department of Health said that because of past experiences we are in a better position to deal with EVD," he said.


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West Indies women's team arrive in Karachi for T20I series
Visitors will play three matches against Pakistan women's team starting from January 31
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West Indies women's cricket team have arrived in Karachi on Wednesday to play three-match T20I series starting from January 31 in Southend Club.
Former World T20 champions return to Pakistan mark the resumption of women's international cricket in the country.
Bangladesh was the last women's team to visit the country as they played two T20Is and two ODIs in September 2015, whereas the Caribbean side last toured Pakistan was way back in 2004 for an ODI series.
Talking to the media at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, West Indies interim captain Merissa Aguilleira said the team is excited to visit Pakistan after 15 years.
"I am happy to see women's cricket in Pakistan improving," she said. "The series will serve as a bonus, since we play Pakistan in next year's Women's World T20 as well. Our team has the ability to win, however, it is not easy to play in the subcontinent."
Following the T20 series, both sides will go head-to-head in three-match ODI series, which will begin in Dubai from February 7.
Zalmi announce Darren Sammy to visit Peshawar on Feb 4
Lyon backs misfiring Starc to find form in Canberra
Sarfraz hits back at Akhtar for 'personal attack'

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Pierre Legendre (15 June 1930 – 3 March 2023) was a French historian of law and psychoanalyst. Legendre held a position of research director at the École pratique des hautes études. His work is primarily devoted to the history of juristic institutions and concepts (Roman law and Canon law) and to the anthropology of Western civilization.

Legendre was born in Normandy on 15 June 1930. He collaborated in the making of a number of films, shown on Arte and other television stations: The Fashioning of Western Man (1996), Mirror of a Nation: Ecole Nationale d'Administration and Dominium Mundi: The Empire of Management (2007), all produced and distributed by Ideale Audience International, Paris.

Legendre died on 3 March 2023, at the age of 92.

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 Goodrich, Peter, Lior Barshack and Anton Schutz (Eds.), 2006, Law, Text, Terror, Oxon, Routledge-Cavendish.
 Goodrich, Peter and Ronnie Warrington (translated by Alain Pottage), 1990, "The lost temporality of law: An interview with Pierre Legendre", Law and Critique, 1(1-2), pp. 3–20.
 Law and the Unconscious by Pierre Legendre, ed. Peter Goodrich, Palgrave Macmillan 1997.

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Not everyone who ventures into generator buying or renting in Malaysia come equipped with the right set of terminologies. In fact, even those who are quite familiar with generators for sale or generators for rent will need help every now and then.
This generator glossary of terms serves as valuable resource for anyone dealing with generator selections, installation, or repair.
Whether you're planning to buy a Cummins diesel generator or to rent a Honda generator with a 500 kVa size, this generator glossary will come in handy.
Essential Generator Terminology
The flow of current that starts from zero, increases to positive maximum, and goes down to negative maximum before resuming back to zero.
This generator type is employed during an unexpected interruption or loss of power to deliver the emergency and necessary power load.
Whether referring to direct current or alternating current, this refers to the electrical charge flow of electrons and atoms.
A type of current where in the electrical charge follows a single direction at all times, such as in a battery.
An internal combustion engine whose fuel ignites when air temperature within the cylinder is elevated through a process called mechanical compression.
A diesel generator usually comes with a diesel engine and an alternator to generate electricity. This generator type is also known to automatically start during a power outage.
This refers to the electric power supply of a smaller voltage from a central location to individual ports or location.
Dynamo is a device which employs electromagnetism to generate direct current electricity.
This refers to a generator device that creates electrical power through its conversion from mechanical energy.
A generator set composed of an electric generator and diesel engine.
Non-utility Generator
Also known as an IPP or Independent Power Producer, this generator is connected to an electrical grid but supplies electricity to end users or individual users.
This refers to the loss of electrical power within a certain location, whether for long-term or short-term.
Standby Generator
This refers to a permanently connected generator that supplies main or supplemental power supply in place of the usual source.
Kw is a unit of power also known as kilowatt, which converts to 1,000 watts.
kVa is known as kilovolt-ampere, which converts to 1,000 volt-amperes.
Known also for its "V" emblem, volt is a single unit of electromotive force.
This refers to the electric potential variance in between points.
Watt, which is a power unit, converts to one joule per second.
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This brand new townhome has that rare ability to make you feel like you are already home the moment you walk in the door. You will marvel at its combination of upscale city living with the generous space and outdoor amenities. This new construction townhouse is pristine, crisp and the contemporary design creates a feeling of true luxury and comfort in every inch of the four spacious floors! The sumptuous private master suite with in-suite bath on the third floor is a stunning, treasured place. The second floor features two generously sized bedrooms with two closets each, a stylish full bathroom and convenient laundry hook-up. The sun-splashed first floor has a spacious living and dining area with an open kitchen that features amazing cabinet space, granite counters, sleek stainless steel appliances and a lovely breakfast bar. Such a great space to both entertain and for everyday living.
The over-sized deck off the kitchen is the perfect outside escape and the lower level bonus basement is ideal for storage or to easily re-finish in to a rec room, work-shop and more coveted living space. With eight foot ceilings it eagerly awaits your final transformation! Of course there is parking and easy access to the Blue Line T, making commuting a breeze. Minutes to the Tunnels, Airport and Beach, the location is beyond convenient. Yet it is just off the beaten path of the hustle and bustle of Boston's favorite new neighborhood, making this a tranquil and peaceful place to call home. The developer did such a brilliant job so no amenity was spared and the result is fabulous! But with anything this exceptional, it will go quickly, so hurry!


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Author, "Lust & Wonder"
Augusten Burroughs was born Christopher Richter Robison in Pittsburgh, PA on October 23, 1965 and raised in Western Massachusetts. Augusten's parents struggled with alcoholism and mental illness and they separated when he was twelve. Augusten stopped attending school and his parents' longtime psychiatrist became his legal guardian. At seventeen, he moved to the Boston area and graduated from Control Data Institute with a diploma in Computer Programming and System's Analysis and Design but never worked in the technology industry. Instead he moved to San Francisco and at 19 became the youngest copywriter in the city. His work attracted national acclaim and in 1989 he was invited by Ogilvy & Mather, New York, to work on their flagship American Express account. Augusten found great success in the Manhattan advertising community, eventually working for many of the top agencies where he created global ad campaigns for worldwide brands. Almost eighteen years after accepting his first advertising job, Augusten left the industry to pursue a career as an author. Two years later, his 2002 memoir, Running with Scissors, became a publishing phenomenon, spending over three consecutive years on the NYT bestseller list. It was made into a movie starring Annette Bening and Alec Baldwin. All of Augusten's subsequent books — Dry, Magical Thinking, Possible Side Effects, A Wolf at the Table, You Better Not Cry & This is How — were instant NYT bestsellers. In 2013, Augusten married his literary agent and best friend, Christopher Schelling, received a Lambda Literary Award, and was honored with a Doctorate of Letters from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Augusten is also a self-taught gemologist with a special interest in jade. He collects and sells vintage and estate jewelry, photographs people, and recently directed his first music video. Augusten and his husband Christopher live in a 200 year old house in rural Connecticut with their three dogs.
A Creative Solution to Writer's Block from Novelist Augusten Burroughs
When you are experiencing writer's block, more than your writing is blocked, says memoirist and novelist Augusten Burroughs. Here is his creative solution to get you writing again.
"The Internet Is Our Most Profound and Beautiful Achievement"
Other authors fret about the impact of the Web, but Augusten Burroughs "would not want to even be alive" without it.
Augusten Burroughs: Lives I'd Love To Live
Something must have been in those cookies Emily Dickinson was baking, because she "seemed to have been in touch somehow with a lot more than she was in touch with."
Is Tragedy Or Comedy Harder?
Augusten Burroughs has called humor the "spoonful of sugar" that relieves the bitterness of his work—sometimes. But does it come naturally?
Go Ahead, Judge That Book By Its Cover
The author of "You Better Not Cry" didn't start writing till he was 24–when he did he quickly learned the importance of reading random, often "really bad" books.
An Augusten Burroughs Christmas
The "You Better Not Cry" author describes the holiday as a gem of happiness wrapped in a package of tragedy.
Big Think Interview With Augusten Burroughs
A Boy and His Dog(s)
Augusten Burroughs recalls a childhood friend, and his current French companions.
Oprah's Influence on American Literature
Every parent should send a dollar to J.K. Rowling.
Advice to Writers
Augusten Burroughs has a foolproof cure for writer's block.
The Art of Memoir
Augusten Burroughs agrees with Einstein: "There is no preferred point of view in the universe"
Lack of a Gay Identity
The writer gives thanks to those who have made it easier to be gay today.
Carson McCullers makes Augusten Burroughs' A-list; Ernest Hemingway is overrated.
The Nature of Memory, with Augusten Burroughs
Augusten Burroughs does not possess the blessing of forgetfulness.
Southern Discomfort
Northerner by birth, Southerner by everything else?
Your Parent's Child
What drives a thirteen year old to drink?


This data set was acquired with a Sippican MK21 XBT Expendable Probe during Nathaniel B. Palmer expedition NBP0404 conducted in 2004 (Chief Scientist: Dr. William Detrich). These data files are of Sippican MK21 Export Data File format and include Temperature data that have not been processed. Data were acquired as part of the project(s): International Collaborative Expedition to Collect and Study Fish Indigenous to Sub-Antarctic Habitats (ICEFISH), and funding was provided by NSF grant(s): OPP01-32032.


Happy Thursday love bugs...I hope you are all having a great week! It's been a fun and busy week around here. I feel like I've had more events and meetings in one week than I have all year long.
// On Tuesday morning, I dropped by the warehouse of one of my favorite local furniture and home decor shops, Celadon! Earlier this month they invited me out to preview their new arrivals and pick out a few of my favorites for their 12 week summer series, the Celadon Sunday Flea Market. Their warehouse is jam packed with all kinds of gorgeousness, and I am already dreaming up all the pieces I would love for the new house. So locals, if you don't have any plans on Sunday, I highly recommend you load up the family and head to North Charleston for this fun event!! The time is 11AM-2PM and there will be over 50 locals artist and makers, a live band, jump castles, cotton candy, and my favorite part.......free beer and food trucks galore! So without any more rambling, here's a little peek at some of my favorite Celadon pieces.
// On Tuesday night, I had dinner plans with a few girlfriends at the Macintosh with Lauren, the beautiful face behind LBH and Company. She and I have sent so many emails back and forth over the years, so I was very happy and so excited to finally meet her in person! And she was, of course, even more lovely and sweet in person!
// And last night it was another night out on the town with two fun events and double dinner date with Ashley and her hubs!
The first event was hosted by Tara Guerard celebrating Eddie Ross and his new book Modern Mix! By the time we arrived all his books were sold out, so I promptly came home and placed my order for one here. I can't wait to get my hands on it, especially after meeting Eddie in person. He was so real and hilarious, I seriously could have sat and chatted with him all night!
After that Ashley and I walked down a few blocks for a little blogger meet up that was being hosted at Zero George. And it was so fun finally meeting sweet Erin and Allie!!
We ended the night with dinner at Michael's on the Ally with our husbands. Or I should say Todd and I ended the night, because Ashley and Lanier had a concert to attend after dinner ;) It was such a fun night and I loved seeing and chatting with so many wonderful people, but I am officially wiped out today...haha!! I'm hoping I'll catch my second wind because I have a much needed date at the gym with my trainer....wish me luck!!
Wow girl! You are amazing! I need that Eddie Ross book too. Since my sister and I hit up the cool flea market in Nashville this past weekend. I love that stuff... What a fun and interesting week!


Ok so, would is your favourite or best combination of ships in a fleet. In my campaign ATM, i am using 3 Sendoku(sp?) bunes, 4 medium bunes and some bow ones. What do u like to use?
I am partial to a good Ironclad in Fall of the Samurai. However, unless the situation deems that I must I usually do not have that large a navy in Shogun 2. Though there is something to be said about becoming a Christian Daimyo just to get access to those brutal European Trade Ships, hehe.
Basically I build whatever I can fit in to my economic plan at the times, since a lot of my Koku is often devoted to my land-based military. Though optimally I want a well balanced navy, so a few light bunes with some medium bunes and those heavy fellas.
The Warrior and a few escorts is my main fleet, and needless to say, the warrior is the best ship out their for troop carrying no need to worry about it sinking unless it is heavely out numbered or it is facing another special ship.
Well, i only have Vanilla ATM, but the others are definately on my wish list. I gather in Shogun that Fleets are mostly for protecting trade. I still like to use fleets for trade protection and transport though.
In both games I always choose one of the island clans, so I usally have a fairly large navy.
So what about tactics in sea Battles? what do you normally use? I try to bombard the enemy ships with arrows before moving in and boarding the larger, cooler ships that i want to keep.
I usually try to pirate as many ships as possible, Especialy during the campaign.
Like Scenter102, I too favour capturing enemy naval vessels, or attempting to anyhow, to bolster the size of my navy. After all even if one has European Trade Ships there is always The Black Ship sailing the seas tempting someone to try and capture it.
So the plan is usually to smash in to the enemy and board them with medium or heavy ships. Dependent on what ships I have at the time and the composition of the enemy navy at the time.


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1. Alexis Knapp
Actress | Pitch Perfect
Alexis Merizalde Knapp hails from Allegheny in Pennsylvania. She worked as a model before breaking into acting, starting with small roles in Couples Retreat (2009) and Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010). She also came to public attention during a high-profile relationship...
2. Jennifer Missoni
Actress | Playback
Jennifer Missoni was born in Italy and raised in Varese where she attended the European School. She was taught in French and English and became a natural trilingual. At a young age she took up an intense interest in horseback riding and ice skating and soon after became a competitive equestrian and...
3. Dianna Agron
Actress | The Family
Dianna Elise Agron was born in Savannah, Georgia to Mary and Ronald Agron and grew up in a middle-class family in Savannah before moving to Texas and, later, San Francisco, California, because her father was a general manager for Hyatt. Dianna and her brother Jason were raised Jewish and she ...
4. Mandy Moore
Actress | A Walk to Remember
Amanda Leigh Moore was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, on April 10, 1984, to Stacy (Friedman), a former news reporter, and Don Moore, an airline pilot. During her childhood, her family moved to Orlando, Florida, where she was raised. She has Russian Jewish (from her maternal grandfather), English, ...
5. Minka Kelly
Actress | The Roommate
Minka Kelly was born in Los Angeles, California and she is the only child of former Aerosmith guitarist, Rick Dufay, and Maureen Kelly, an exotic dancer and single mother, who often moved with her daughter to different communities before settling in Albuquerque, New Mexico, by the time Minka was in...
6. Amy Smart
Actress | The Butterfly Effect
Amy Smart was born in Topanga Canyon, California, to Judy, who worked at a museum, and John Boden Smart, a salesman. She has German, English, and Irish ancestry.
Smart was a relatively new arrival when she first gained notice for her supporting roles in the 1999 hit teen films Varsity Blues (1999) ...
7. Michaela Conlin
Actress | Bones
Michaela Conlin was born on June 9, 1978 in Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA. She is an actress, known for Bones (2005), Baby, Baby, Baby (2015) and The Lincoln Lawyer (2011).
8. Elizabeth Banks
Actress | The Hunger Games
Elizabeth Banks was born Elizabeth Mitchell in Pittsfield, a small city in the Berkshires in western Massachusetts near the New York border, on February 10, 1974. She is the daughter of Ann (Wallace), who worked in a bank, and Mark P. Mitchell, a factory worker. Elizabeth describes herself as ...
9. Eliza Dushku
Actress | Bring It On
Eliza Dushku was born in Boston, Massachusetts, to Judith (Rasmussen), a political science professor, and Philip R. Dushku, a teacher and administrator. Her father is Albanian and her mother is American (of Danish, Irish, English, and German descent). She was discovered at the end of a five-month ...
10. Lacey Chabert
Actress | Mean Girls
Lacey Nicole Chabert was born in Purvis, Mississippi, to Julie (Johnson) and Tony Chabert, a representative for an oil company. She is of Cajun (French), Italian, English, and Scottish ancestry. Chabert started in drama and music performances in and around her hometown in Mississippi from an early ...
11. Katherine Heigl
Actress | One for the Money
Katherine Marie Heigl was born on November 24, 1978 in Washington, D.C., to Nancy Heigl (née Engelhardt), a personnel manager, and Paul Heigl, an accountant and executive. Her father is of German/Swiss-German and Irish descent, and her mother is of German ancestry. A short time after her birth, the...
12. Kate Hudson
Actress | Almost Famous
Almost everyone who has spent time with Kate Hudson -including directors, family members, co-stars and interviewers - is quick to comment on her ability to light up a room. Through some combination of a winning smile, solid work ethic, and good old-fashioned talent, the young actress has gone from ...
Actress | Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Known outside her native country as the "Spanish enchantress", Penélope Cruz Sánchez was born in Madrid to Eduardo Cruz, a retailer, and Encarna Sánchez, a hairdresser. As a toddler, she was already a compulsive performer, re-enacting TV commercials for her family's amusement, but she decided to ...
14. Laura Ramsey
Actress | The Ruins
Laura Jill Ramsey was born in Brandon, Wisconsin. After arriving in LA at the age of 19 and a stint of gypsy living, Laura was "discovered" while waiting tables and was sent out the next day on her first audition. She booked the job and her career has been dotted by strong and consistent work, ever...
15. Katie Cassidy
Actress | A Nightmare on Elm Street
Katie Cassidy was born Katherine Evelyn Anita Cassidy on November 25, 1986, in Los Angeles, California. Her father, David Cassidy, was a pop star in the 1970s. Her mother, Sherry Williams, was a high fashion model in the early 1970s. Sherry left her career to concentrate on raising her 3 daughters,...
16. Jennifer Lawrence
Was the highest-paid actress in the world in 2015 and 2016. With her films grossing over $5.5 billion worldwide, Jennifer Lawrence is often cited as the most successful actor of her generation. She is also thus far the only person born in the 1990s to have won an acting Oscar.
Jennifer Shrader ...
17. Arielle Kebbel
Actress | John Tucker Must Die
Arielle Kebbel is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood's most sought after talents. With her combination of raw talent and natural charm, Arielle is poised to become one of the most dynamic and versatile actresses of her generation. Kebbel plays the lead role of "Amelia" in the NBC series "Lincoln"...
18. Faith Hill
Actress | The Stepford Wives
Faith Hill was born on September 21, 1967 in Jackson, Mississippi, USA as Audrey Faith Perry. She is a producer, known for The Stepford Wives (2004), Pearl Harbor (2001) and Practical Magic (1998). She has been married to Tim McGraw since October 6, 1996. They have three children. She was ...
19. Natalie Martinez
Actress | Death Race
Natalie Martinez began modeling at the age of 15, years before she considered giving acting a try. The Miami-born beauty's career blossomed with a simple suggestion from her mother. During her senior year at St. Brendan High School in 2002, her mother saw an ad for J.Lo's new clothing line. After ...
20. Ray Liotta
Actor | Goodfellas
Intense is the word for Ray Liotta. He specializes in psychopathic characters who hide behind a cultivated charm. Even in his nice-guy roles in Field of Dreams (1989) and Operation Dumbo Drop (1995), you get the impression that something is smoldering inside of him. Liotta maintains a steady stream...
21. Matt Damon
Actor | Good Will Hunting
Matthew Paige Damon was born on October 8, 1970, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Kent Damon, a stockbroker, realtor and tax preparer, and Nancy Carlsson-Paige, an early childhood education professor at Lesley University. Matt has an older brother, Kyle, a sculptor. His father was of English and ...
22. Jason Flemyng
Actor | The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Jason Flemyng was born on September 25, 1966 in Putney, London, England as Jason Iain Flemyng. He is an actor and producer, known for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008), Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998) and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003). He has been married to Elly ...
23. Mark Strong
Actor | 1917
British actor Mark Strong, who played Jim Prideaux in the 2011 remake of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (2011), is often cast as cold, calculating villains. But before he became a famous actor, he intended to pursue a career in law.
Strong was born Marco Giuseppe Salussolia in London, England, to an ...
24. Anton Yelchin
Actor | Star Trek
Anton Yelchin was an American actor, known for playing Bobby in Hearts in Atlantis (2001), Chekov in the Star Trek (2009) reboot, Charlie Brewster in the Fright Night (2011) remake, and Jacob in Like Crazy (2011).
He was born in Leningrad (now St. Petersburg), Russia, USSR, to a Jewish family. His ...
25. Bradley Cooper
Actor | A Star Is Born
Bradley Charles Cooper was born on January 5, 1975 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Gloria (Campano), is of Italian descent, and worked for a local NBC station. His father, Charles John Cooper, who was of Irish descent, was a stockbroker. Immediately after Bradley graduated from the ...
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War Clouds Loom Large
by Dr. C.S. Shah
Exile Comes To The End
Thus ended the exile of Pandavas. They could successfully fulfill all the conditions of banishment. Duryodhana and Shakuni had no excuse now, but to offer Pandavas their due portion of kingdom. But greed and hatred ruled the heart of Kauravas. Their rule extended almost all over north India, a vast expanse of power and possession. To part with a part of land and wealth was not acceptable to Duryodhana, as is the case with almost every ruler! Therefore, Shakuni insisted and Duryodhana concurred not to anything to Pandavas.
As such Kauravas were least afraid of five Pandavas, there was no army to support them in war. Kauravas were sure to win even if Arjuna and Bhima convinced Yudhisthira for war. Here Bhima and Arjuna knew how ungrateful Duryodhana and Shakuni could be, they had anticipated that Duryodhana would never agree to give Pandavas their rightful kingdom. They told Yudhisthira to prepare for war, indeed it was the only option left to regain their glory and wealth.
Accordingly Arjuna was sent to Dwaraka to seek advice and help from Sri Krishna. Moreover, there were one hundred kings who were obliged by Sri Krishna in their release from the jail of demon king Jarasangha.
Preparation For War?
When Arjuna reached Dwaraka, he found to his surprise Duryodhana was also camping to seek help from Sri Krishna. His purpose was to ask for Sri Krishna's army to fight on his side. Next day, Duryodhana reached the palace of Sri Krishna and was told to wait for a while as Sri Krishna was asleep. Soon Arjuna also went. Duryodhana took his seat at the head of the Lord, while Arjuna sat at the holy feet. In a while Sri Krishna opened his eyes to see his dear friend and disciple at his feet. Said the lord, "O Arjuna, what brings you here so early in the morning?"
But Duryodhana could not wait, he intervened and said, "O Krishna, I have come before Arjuna. Therefore, please speak to me first."
The lord jested, "But I saw Arjuna first. Let him talk to me first."
But the sober Arjuna himself told the lord, "No, Duryodhana is right. He has come before me. Let him put forward his purpose of visit."
Thus given chance, Duryodhana asked of Sri Krishna to fight on his side. Sri Krishna said, "But Duryodhana I have vowed not to pick up arms in this war. But army can be on your side. Decide what do you want, me or my army."
The foolish Duryodhana thought : "There is no use of Sri Krishna if he is not fighting, I will ask for his huge army." Thus all army of Sri Krishna went to the side of Kauravas. Arjuna was pleased for all Pandavas wanted was gracious lord on their side. He thanked Duryodhana for his choice.
Diplomacy fails
Yudhisthira sent message to Dhritarashtra to give them half of the kingdom which was their right. Dhritarashtra asked Duryodhana to consider the demand, but proud and indiscreet Duryodhana refused to part with any portion of his kingdom.
Yudhisthira then requested to grant to give them five villages, one each to five Pandavas. But still Duryodhana refused.
Thus the clouds of war loomed large as Bhima and Arjuna wanted to take their due even by force.
Sri Krishna was informed and requested to settle the matter. As a last appeal Sri Krishna accepted to act as their ambassador. He went to the court of Dhritarashtra and pleaded with the king to see reason. "Be just, O king", said Sri Krishna, "Save the kingdom from annihilation. Your and Duryodhana's irresponsible behavior would bring calamity to whole race. Pandavas must be given their right. Where has your sense of justice gone? Control your foolish son, otherwise this kingdom will see only widows as its inhabitants!"
But the helpless king was overpowered with his love for his son. he left the decision to Duryodhana. Duryodhana replied, "O Krishna, why are you wasting your time. what to talk of half kingdom, I will not part with even that much of land that a needle could hold on its tip!"
Preparation of War
The inevitability of war left both Kauravas and Pandavas to chalk out their respective strategies and assess the strength and weaknesses of their opponents. While Arjuna was the best archer on Pandavas side Karna was no less a warrior on Kauravas side. To the extent some one rated him greater than even Arjuna! This particular fact caused a great concern in the heart of mother Kunti.
The story of Karna - 3
To find a way out Indra foster father of Arjuna, and king of heaven, decided to rob Karna of his protective kavacha and kundalas given to him by his father, the Sun God. It was a very well known fact that Karna was the most generous person on the earth, he would not disappoint any one who begged anything of him.
Indra disguised as a Brahmin beggar, therefore, came to Karna and requested him for a favour. Without a moment's hesitation, Karna said, "O respectful Brahmin, you have come at the opportune time. I have just finished my worship and whosoever asks me any thing at this hour his wish is granted."
"Give me, O generous Karna, your kavacha and kundala, if you can!," said the Indra. Karna without any hesitation tore out the his natural protective armour and handed over to the God Indra. This rendered Karna essentially weak.
So also, Mother Kunti approached her eldest son Karna. Karna was till now unaware that Kunti was his real mother. With a heavy heart, Kunti begged and pleaded for Arjuna's life dissuading Karna from fighting the war. During this encounter, which is very touching in the original text, Karna comes to know about his birth, how Kunti deserted him at the mercy of river waters. And Sun God was in fact his father.
Kunti was willing to announce him as her son now, and offered him the throne of Hastinapur if he decided to fight on the side of his brothers, Pandavas! But Karna had declared his loyalty to Duryodhana. He politely declined mother Kunti's offer and said, "O mother, I promise you one thing; in any event you shall have your five sons alive. If Arjuna dies I shall be the fifth, otherwise there would be no change in your life."
The War of Mahabharata
Rules and regulations were laid down for this Dharma-Yuddha, war of righteousness. War would be fought from dawn to dusk. Injured and helpless who has lost his weapon would not be attacked. Fight would be between equals, a charioteer would engage the other charioteer only and not pedestrian soldier. No one should attack anyone from behind. At sunset everyone would return to his respective camp. The injured would be treated by the physicians. The fellow from one camp would be allowed to visit other camp without hesitation.
On the side of Kauravas Bhishma was to lead the front. Besides, Dronacharya, Duryodhana, Jayadratha, and many more would fight against Pandavas. Karna would be out of picture till Bhishma was alive and leading the Kauravas.
On Pandavas side Sri Krishna became the charioteer of Arjuna. Besides five brothers, king Virata, Abhimanyu - son of Arjuna --, Ghatotkacha - son of Bhima from Hidambi, brother of Draupadi, and many more joined the forces.
Eighteen Days of Devastation
The fateful day, probably the month of December, dawned. Battle lines were drawn. The two sides were arrayed against each other. Sri Krishna was the charioteer of Arjuna. He had decided not to fight or lift any weapon, but he would guide Arjuna and Pandavas with his wisdom and useful tips and hints.
Conches and trumpets were blown. The horses and chariots were ready, elephants decorated. Arrows and javelins were sharpened, clubs and maces flashed with terrifying power.
Duryodhana reached near the chariot of Bhishma and told him about the powerful generals on his side. Bhishma appealed to all the warriors to fight to the end, for death in this great war, on the battlefield, guaranteed liberation and attainment to the joys of Heaven.
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Nokia Introduces Innovative Marketing Concept with the Nokia Gift Machine | jazarah!
Dubai, UAE, 13 June 2012: Nokia has once again introduced an innovative marketing concept with the unveiling of the 'Nokia Gift Machine' at the Nokia store in the Mall of the Emirates. The concept which made its global retail debut in Dubai, enables visitors to 'check-in' and win a range of goodies including various Nokia devices – taking the brand's 'random acts of kindness' to the next level. This will be the first time consumers will be able to try out the 'Nokia Gift Machine' for themselves; as all previous installations have been only at trade shows and private events.
Invented by UK based global creative social agency 1000heads, the 'Nokia Gift Machine' dispenses free gifts, including cinema tickets, sweets, chocolates, accessories and even Nokia devices, to people checking-in through any mobile device on foursquare – the popular location-based social networking app or even through Near Field Communication (NFC) mobile technology.
"What if your foursquare check-ins and twitter shares gave you more than a sense of accomplishment, what if they could get you free stuff? That is the concept behind the 'Nokia Gift Machine' – a special vending machine. We are delighted to announce that the first global retail installation of the Nokia Gift Machine has been in Dubai, giving Nokia customers and their friends the chance to try out this exciting piece of technology," said Tamer Elliethy, Digital Marketing Manager, Lower Gulf, Nokia.
"The Nokia Gift Machine is testament to our efforts to creatively link the online elements of social media along with offline tactics. The machine has already proven hugely popular with trade audiences, and we are confident consumers will feel the same way," added Elliethy.
Anyone with a smart mobile device can visit the Nokia Gift Machine, open foursquare and find its location, check-in and share via Twitter and Facebook using the #NokiaGifts hashtag, then collect their prize. A gift then drops out of the bottom of the machine. Alternatively users can also check-in using NFC mobile technology.
It is not the first time that Nokia users in the UAE have been able to get free items using their smartphones. Earlier this year, Nokia unveiled a promotion with Vox Cinemas where Nokia N9 users could utilise the phone's NFC technology to get free cinema tickets and refreshments when they tapped specified NFC enabled posters at the cinema.
1. Tap you NFC enabled device to machine OR If you don't have an NFC enabled device, please contact Nokia staff and ask for an NFC sticker to use.
At Nokia, we are committed to connecting people. We combine advanced technology with personalized services that enable people to stay close to what matters to them. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people connect to one another with a Nokia device – from mobile phones to advanced smartphones and high-performance mobile computers. Nokia's NAVTEQ is a leader in comprehensive digital mapping and navigation services, while Nokia Siemens Networks provides equipment, services and solutions for communications networks globally. This Nokia press release and other news are available at http://press.nokia.com.


fine.  but what if i want to be lazy?
i want each branch to expand into both an AC_DEFINE and an AM_CONDITIONAL.
up my pretty case statement.
dnl to $ARCH, and push $ARCH onto the _FOKER_CONDS stack.
how to do this better.  i also wouldn't be surprised if my quoting is off.
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Miguna Miguna a Kenyan Lawyer who was deported to Canada for swearing in Raila as the peoples President has revealed Uhurus plan to kick out DP Ruto of Jubilee party.
Miguna Miguna revealed it in his recently published book Treason: The Case Against Tyrants and Renegades and claimed that Uhuru had the plan all along.
The troubled Lawyer disclosed that Uhuru had "mortal fear of Ruto" in two elaborate schemes to push him out in the middle of his second term. Miguna also claims that in the second term (scheme) Uhuru had planned to launch a fight against corruption in which the DP would be edged out as a casualty.
"The idea was to weaponize the fight against corruption and use it to undermine, sabotage and attempt to destroy their perceived, or real, political enemies, including Ruto before removing him as Uhuru's DP," wrote Miguna.
He further revealed that the presidents' advisers were ever determined to ensure Ruto does not ascend to President come 2022. He singled out businessman Jimmy Wanjigi who shared with him stories of Uhuru's fear of the DP.
He also reveals that the Presidents team had planned all along to expand the Executive with a prime minister post that would be taken up by Uhuru after his second terms end. Miguna explained that Uhuru sought to review the winner-takes-it-all structure of government against an earlier pact he had made to support Ruto for 2022 elections.
The fight to beat Ruto had already taken shape with former Jubilee Vice-Chair David Murathe coming out and publicly vowing to block Ruto from becoming President.He accused the DP of rigging party nominations, especially in Mount Kenya and Rift Valley regions.


The HCM City People's Committee has approved a project piloting an electricity-powered bus service in the downtown area, using 12-seat electric cars.
Under the project, the Mai Linh Group will run 10 buses on the route from September 23 Park to the Zoo and Botanical Gardens (Thao Cam Vien), running through main streets like Ham Nghi, Ton Duc Thang, Nguyen Hue, Dong Khoi, Hai Ba Trung, Nguyen Du and Le Duan.
In Phu My Hung, District 7, the Pho Canh real estate company will operate four buses on the route from Pham Van Nghi street to Hoang Van Thai street.
The Sai Gon Boat Company has proposed to run two buses along the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.
Recently, the municipal city Department of Transport added 15 new buses using clean fuel (CNG) for the bus route No 150.
In the first nine months, public transport in the city served 408.4 million passengers, down 3.5 percent from 2015.
HCM City currently has 142 bus routes with 107 routes getting price subsidy.


The town Vojens is known all over the world for Vojens Speedway Center, starting with Ole Olsen, world champion several times.
Today Vojens is also known to be the solar city number one. The local consumer-owned district heating company Vojens Fjernvarme is in 2014/2015 in the process of establishing the world largest, 70,000 m2, solar heating plant and the world largest, 200,000 m3, underground thermal seasonal heat storage in an old sand pit.
Both records is a factor two larger than the next largest. However, the record will not last long, as several similar projects combining solar and seasonal storage are in the pipe line. Soon the this storage technology may also store surplus useful heat from industries and waste-to-energy plants, which else would be wasted.
The huge storage will be operated as an interseasonal heat storage allowing the solar heating plant to deliver more than 50% of the annual heat production to the network. The rest of the heat will be produced by 3 gas engines, a 10 MW electric boiler, an absorption heat pump and gas boilers.
The storage is excavated in an old sand pit. The 200,000 m3 water volume will be seperated from the district heating water by a heat exchanger. A huge "plastic bag", formed by a special welded plastic liner, will ensure that the water does not dissapear into the sand and remain clean. The surface of the water will also be covered by the liner and moreover an insulated cover and draining system to remove rain water.
The maximal temperature is in principle 95 dgr. C, but it is planned not to be much higher than 80 dgr. C in order to prolong the life-time of the liner.
On the picture we see that the most of the liner is installed and that the pipe construction for warm inlet on top and colder inlet in the bottom is under construction.
Ramboll has in the design introduced several improvements based on experience from the previous smaller pit storages.
The cost of heat in winter from the solar heating combined with the interseasonal heat storage is competitive against the heat from gas boilers, due to economy of scale.
The plant is purely commercial without any subsidies except the indirect subsidy in terms of energy tax on gas.
The solar plant is almost completed, and the pit almost filled with treated water. We hope that the storage pit will be ready when the sun starts to shine and warm up the panels this summer.


Consider the Parallel Postulate. This is true of Euclidean space, and false of, e.g., hyperbolic space. Moreover, there is an obvious sense in which these geometries are "on a metaphysical par" as pure mathematical theories. In this sense, the Parallel Postulate lacks a unique truth-value. To what extent are set-theoretic, and number-theoretic, claims similar? Does the Continuum Hypothesis have a unique truth-value in this sense? Does the Powerset axiom? Does the claim that set theory is consistent? Does the claim that T implies P? The literature on mathematical pluralism seeks to answer such questions.
The literature on mathematical pluralism covers a considerable range of problems, both mathematical and philosophical. Gaifman 2012 and Shapiro 2007 may help readers get their bearings.
Gaifman, Haim. "On Ontology and Realism in Mathematics." Review of Symbolic Logic 5.3 (2012): 480–512.
Gaifman discusses a range of positions on the "determinacy" of mathematics, beginning with the view that even certain arithmetic statements lack determinate truth-values, and ascending to the view that every statement in the language of set theory is determinate.
Shapiro, Stewart. "The Objectivity of Mathematics." Synthese 156.2 (2007): 337–381.
Shapiro applies Crispin Wright's criteria of Truth and Objectivity to mathematics. In this book, Wright argues that there are various "realist credentials" that an area of inquiry may enjoy. For instance, it might obey "cognitive command," according to which all differences of opinion are attributable to some kind of cognitive shortcoming. Shapiro usefully examines the extent to which mathematics (and logic) obey such constraints.


Which dissection kit do you get from the AUC bookstore for anatomy class? I see an anatomy, basic, and student version.
Don't buy a disection kit without speaking to your orientation advisor first!!!!
do we need dissection kit?


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This 289-Foot Superyacht Has a Bonkers Asymmetrical Design—and It's Up for Grabs
The singular steel vessel is owned by Malaysian-Chinese entrepreneur Vincent Tan.
A lot of superyachts get called "striking," but one particular 289-footer on the market is truly deserving of that descriptor.
The singular steel vessel in question, which goes by the name of Asean Lady, has a distinctive asymmetrical silhouette that is just as commanding as her multimillion-dollar price tag.
Penned by Ian Mitchell, the superyacht was built by Chinese yard Pride Mega Yachts and delivered in 2004. Her unusual shape was inspired by a traditional multi-hull sailing vessel known as a Proa. Crafted from bamboo, this type of outrigger canoe has been used for centuries by the indigenous people of the South Pacific.
Riva's New 99-Foot Superyacht Has a Massive Beach Club and a Secret Cocktail Bar
The superyacht's unusual shape was inspired by a Proa. Raffles Yacht Group
The Proa is known for its long range and stability, two attributes that appear to have been passed on to Asean Lady. In fact, the go-anywhere superyacht was sturdy enough to survive a tsunami while anchored off Phuket, Thailand, in December 2004.
She's not short on grunt, either. Powered by a single 2,000 hp Caterpillar diesel engine with an azimuth thruster, the vessel has a top speed of 15 knots. She's also fitted with a retractable 600 hp thruster that can push her a further 7 knots if desired. And, as a party trick, Asean Lady can maneuver sideways, with both the forward and aft drives making berthing a cinch.
Asean Lady has been built specifically for entertaining in tropical environments. The superyacht features a large, upscale interior with plenty of windows, so seafarers can stay out of the unpredictable weather but still enjoy the views. The layout comprises eight large staterooms that can sleep 18 guests in total. The principle cabin spans more than 1,700 square feet and comes with a private balcony and office.
The upscale interior is designed for entertaining. Raffles Yacht Group
Owned by Malaysian-Chinese entrepreneur Vincent Tan, Asean Lady, has been listed by Raffles Yacht Group for €30.5 million (roughly $34.4 million at the current exchange rate).
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Northern Grampians Shire Council has put its foot forward to help the Stawell Athletic Club ensure the success and longevity of the Stawell Gift.
Last week the club confirmed the prize pool for both 2019 men's and women's Gifts will drop by more than half to $25,000 each.
The club said the drop is not definite, with room to move back up should a major sponsor or some other form of financial assistance come their way.
That help may come in the form of the Northern Grampians Shire, with Council confirming an offer has been made to assist the club with the event.
Northern Grampians Shire chief executive Michael Bailey said he could not confirm the specific details of the pending offer with significant work still required to formalise a contract.
"We presented the club with a discussion document. As with every sponsorship agreement certain conditions need to be met and we are still working on fine-tuning those conditions," he said.
Mr Bailey said council currently provides $30,000 worth of race sponsorship for the event, with a "significant amount" of other resources dedicated to the Gift's facility.
Stawell Athletic Club committee member Robert Irvine said discussions were still ongoing on Wednesday.
The state government has also become involved with the issue, with Council and the SAC working closely with them to find a resolution.
"We've been working with the Northern Grampians Shire Council and the Stawell Athletics Club to ensure the successful running of the 2019 Stawell Gift and the long-term sustainability of the event," a Victorian government spokesperson said.
Ripon MP Louise Staley said it is imperative the government takes action given the importance of the Gift to Stawell.
"The Stawell gift is iconic to the region, if you ask anyone in Australia what Stawell is known for it is the Gift," she said.
"It is on the state government to be proactive in working with the Stawell Athletic Club committee to find solutions to make it prosper.
This story Council makes offer to 'maintain prestige' of Stawell Gift first appeared on The Stawell Times-News.


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What Really Happened To Facebook
Facebook, the world's largest social media platform, has been in the news quite a bit lately. But not for the reasons one would expect. The company has been embroiled in a data privacy scandal, with allegations that Cambridge Analytica, a data mining firm, had accessed user data without their consent. This has caused a lot of people to delete their Facebook accounts, and has raised a lot of questions about Facebook's data policies and how they protect user data.
But the story of Facebook's data privacy scandal doesn't start with Cambridge Analytica. It actually starts with a researcher named Aleksandr Kogan. In 2013, Kogan created a Facebook app called "thisisyourdigitallife". The app was a personality quiz, and it collected data from its users and their friends. Kogan then shared the data he had collected with Cambridge Analytica.
Facebook has a policy that prohibits developers from sharing data with third-party companies. But Kogan violated that policy, and Cambridge Analytica ended up with data from millions of Facebook users. This data was then used to create targeted political ads.
This scandal was first revealed in 2015, but it didn't get a lot of attention. It wasn't until the 2016 US presidential election that the story really started to gain traction. And it wasn't just the US election that Cambridge Analytica was involved in. The company also worked on the Brexit campaign.
So why did it take so long for the story to get out? One reason is that Facebook tried to cover it up. The company denied that Cambridge Analytica had accessed user data without consent, and it even threatened to sue the Guardian if they published a story about it.
But the real reason the story didn't get a lot of attention is because most people didn't think it was a big deal. Facebook has always been a company that trades in user data, and people have always been aware of that. In fact, Facebook has made a lot of money by selling user data to advertisers.
But the Cambridge Analytica scandal has changed all that. It has made people realize that Facebook isn't just a platform where they can share photos and videos with their friends. It's a company that collects and sells user data, and that can be used to manipulate people.
And that's why the Cambridge Analytica scandal is such a big deal. It's not just a data privacy scandal. It's a scandal that highlights the dangers of giving away our personal data.
1 What really caused Facebook outage?
2 Is FB still down right now?
3 What caused Facebook outage whistleblower?
4 Is Facebook outage related to whistleblower?
5 Is Instagram down now?
6 Is Whatsapp down right now?
7 Why did Facebook go black?
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What really caused Facebook outage?
On January 27, 2018, Facebook went down for many users around the world. The outage was not just limited to Facebook, but also included its other services such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. Facebook later confirmed that the outage was not caused by a cyberattack, but they did not provide any further information about the root cause.
While the cause of the outage is still unknown, there are several possible explanations. One possible explanation is that the outage was caused by a technical issue with Facebook's server. Another possible explanation is that the outage was caused by a power outage or a problem with Facebook's data center. A third possible explanation is that the outage was caused by a DDoS attack.
Whatever the cause of the outage may be, it is clear that Facebook needs to do a better job of preparing for such outages. In the past, Facebook has been criticized for not having a proper backup plan in place in case of an outage. This time, Facebook was forced to apologize to its users for the inconvenience caused by the outage.
Facebook has not provided any further information about the root cause of the outage. However, they have said that they are working to resolve the issue.
Is FB still down right now?
It appears that Facebook is still down for many users. The site appears to be inaccessible for some, and posting is unavailable for others. This follows earlier reports that Facebook was having issues.
It's not clear what is causing the problem, but Facebook has been having issues periodically over the past year. The site has been down for users in the United States, Europe, and Asia.
This is a developing story, and we will update this article as more information becomes available.
What caused Facebook outage whistleblower?
On Wednesday, November 12th, Facebook went down for almost an hour. This wasn't just a minor inconvenience- during the outage, users were unable to login, post, or even see the site. The cause of the outage was a whistleblower.
Details are still murky, but it seems that a Facebook engineer named Christopher David revealed that the site was vulnerable to a cyberattack. He posted a message on the social media platform that read "Hey, I'm a Facebook engineer. I'm sorry for the outage. I released a tool that I shouldn't have. I'm not sure what will happen, but I wanted to let you all know."
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It's not yet clear what the tool David released was, or how serious the vulnerability was. However, the fact that an engineer was able to bring down the site by releasing a tool raises some serious security concerns. In a statement, Facebook said "A Facebook engineer inadvertently triggered an outage Wednesday afternoon by releasing a tool he built that inadvertently caused the site to go down. The engineer has been immediately suspended pending a thorough investigation."
Facebook is still trying to determine the extent of the damage, and it's unclear whether or not David's actions were intentional. However, this incident highlights the serious security risks that come with using social media platforms. Facebook has over 1.3 billion active users, and any vulnerability could have a serious impact.
Is Facebook outage related to whistleblower?
In recent weeks, Facebook has been plagued with several outages. Some users have been unable to access the social media platform at all, while others have had trouble logging in or posting.
While Facebook has not released an official statement about the outages, some people are speculating that they may be related to the recent whistleblower controversy. In late September, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was called to testify before Congress about the company's data sharing practices.
Zuckerberg was grilled by lawmakers about the use of personal data by Cambridge Analytica, a political consulting firm that had allegedly obtained information on millions of Facebook users. The scandal has raised questions about whether Facebook was able to protect the privacy of its users and whether the company is trustworthy.
Since the testimony, Facebook has been hit with several outages. Some people have speculated that the company may be under attack from hackers or that it is trying to hide something.
However, it is also possible that the outages are simply the result of technical problems. Facebook has had trouble with outages in the past, and it is possible that this is simply another incident.
At this point, it is unclear what is causing the outages or whether they are related to the whistleblower controversy. Facebook has not released any information about the outages, and it is possible that the company is still investigating the cause.
It is also possible that the outages will continue for some time and that Facebook will not be able to provide a definitive answer about the cause. In the meantime, users will just have to wait and see what happens.
Is Instagram down now?
Is Instagram down now? That's a question that's been asked a lot today, with the popular photo-sharing app experiencing widespread outages.
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According to Down Detector, a website that monitors website and app outages, Instagram is experiencing problems in the United States, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world.
The website's outage map shows that the app is having issues in many major cities, including New York, Los Angeles, London, and Sydney.
It's not clear what's causing the outages, but Instagram has been having issues off and on for the past few weeks.
In a tweet posted this morning, the company said it was "working on fixing the issue."
If you're having trouble accessing Instagram, you're not alone. Hopefully the company will get the app back up and running soon.
Is Whatsapp down right now?
WhatsApp users around the world are reporting that the messaging app is not working. People are unable to send or receive messages, and some are also unable to make calls.
The outage appears to be affecting users in multiple countries, including the UK, the US, Brazil, and India.
WhatsApp has not yet commented on the issue.
It is not clear what is causing the outage, but it is possible that it is related to a server issue.
We will update this article as more information becomes available.
Why did Facebook go black?
On Wednesday, March 13th, Facebook went black. This left millions of users without access to the site for hours. While the site was down, users were given the option to check out Facebook's competitor, Twitter. This outage was one of the longest in Facebook's history. So, what caused it?
There are a few possible explanations for why Facebook went black. The first is that it was simply a glitch. The second is that Facebook was targeted by a cyber attack. The third is that Facebook was down for maintenance.
The most likely explanation is that it was a glitch. Facebook has had a number of outages in the past, and most of them have been caused by glitches. In fact, the most recent outage before this one was also caused by a glitch.
However, it's also possible that Facebook was targeted by a cyber attack. This has happened before. In 2011, Facebook was hacked and the personal information of millions of users was leaked.
Finally, it's also possible that Facebook was down for maintenance. This is the least likely explanation, but it's still a possibility.
Whatever the cause, it's clear that Facebook's outage was a major inconvenience for millions of users.


Affordable Art and the Anonymous Charity Art Show and more!
If you are going to be in Barbados between now and the 31st January, then you will have a wonderful opportunity to own not only one of my paintings and sculptures, but you will also be able to purchase the work by many talented men and women artists as well.
If you don't happen to have the opportunity to make it to Sunny Barbados then check out my website and other social media profiles to see how you can purchase my art direct and also see what other paintings and sculptures available.
I am participating in the Affordable Art Show at the recently refurbished Queens Park Gallery where all the art work on display will be available for under $500.
and it is a lovely gallery space!
The Affordable Art Fair (Art Supermarket) makes art more accessible for those who would like to start building their collection of a range of artists, and also opens the door for many emerging artists to show their work as well.
Things are going quite quickly so you will need to hurry with Christmas only 8 days away!!
The Art Fair is open until 31st December, so you can also get your New Year Gifts as well!
Opening reception of Queen's Park Gallery "ART SUPERMARKET/ "AFFORDABLE ART EXHIBITION" exhibition Sunday Dec 10th 11am to 2pm.
No piece is more than Bds $500.
The exhibition continues until Dec 30th.
Hours 10am -6pm Tues to Sat.
The Frame & Art Co is hosting the Anonymous Charity Art Show benefiting Jabez House. The show opened on December 8th running until 31st January 2018. Here is the Online Album of work so far. It is for a great cause and enables both established and emerging artists to support and show their work on and build your collection with artists who you might not have been exposed to before.
I have 4 pieces of art in the exhibition and there are over 200 original paintings created in diverse styles and subject matters are featured on 12" x 12" canvases and sold anonymously.
The artist remains a mystery, until after the purchase, when the name will be revealed. All paintings are sold for $375.00 BBD.
For more information, contact 271-6509.
It seemed like only yesterday that I was preparing for the Carmichael Exhibition, and showed one of my mixed media paintings.
She is still looking for a home and will be available on my website. I have some new work going up at the Crane, and it is more abstract utilizing different mediums on the canvas.
Photographs don't do it justice, the colours are really vibrant and the paints have different textures within them, you will have to go and see it in person!
There are so many other Art events that are happening in Barbados at the moment with Exhibitions, artists, photographers, art talks, workshops and interviews and more - check out The Barbados Visual Arts Events a monthly online magazine published by Corrie Scott.
There will of course be other additional events happening over the Christmas season and on into the New year, so keep your eyes peeled!
Greetings, and hope you are having a blessed weekend so far. Here are some of the teachers that are part of the BADASS Art Journal 2018 course, and I am really excited to be part of the team.
I have a great lesson in store for you where we look at a commonly used supply and see how you can use it in slightly different ways in your art journal. I really enjoy creating in my art journal and find it a great way to unwind, focus, play and more!
Earlier this week I showed you a sneak peak of one of the pages that we will be doing. We will be creating two pages in my lesson. Here is a sneak peak of the other page.
If you are new to art journaling this is a great way for you to ease your way in and learn some new techniques, and if you are more seasoned you can flex your creative muscles and really experiment - either way it will be fun!
4 background videos showing you how to create some simple backgrounds in your art journals for you to download and keep FOREVER!
If you sign up for the course which is normally $79 between now and 13th January you will save $10 by entering the code SOBADASS at the checkout.
This is a great way to set yourself off on your Art Journal Journey, and also venture into 2018, and I will be sharing more information on some FREE Art Journal Play that I will be getting up to helping you to warm up with after the Christmas! and also giving you tips on how you can use the Art Journal Series 1 resources!! I am really looking forward welcoming you in the classroom!
REMEMBER that the giveaway for the wonderful supplies below closes on Sunday. Two people will be walking away with the supplies and it could be YOU!!
So yesterday I shared about this amazing course with amazing teachers, and I get to be one of them, and it starts on 5th February 2018. I have been teaching on it for the past few years and we always have a lot of fun, so many different techniques that are shared by the Teachers.
The registration officially opened today and you have a chance to save some money off the price of the course in the Early Bird Special!!!.
I am really excited to share my lesson where we will be creating two Art Journal Pages. I can give you a sneak peak below of one of the pages that we will be creating, and you will get to see part of the other page at the weekend, along side some of the bonuses that you will be getting.
This is a great way to set yourself off on your Art Journal Journey, and also venture into 2018, and I will be sharing more information over the next few weeks and showing you exactly what you will be getting, and how you can use these great resources. I am really looking forward to seeing you in the classroom!
Well well well, here we are again, I am so excited to share with you that I am one of the teachers on the BadAss Art Journal 2018 course, and registration opens tomorrow!!!
You are in for a treat this time round, there is an amazing group of teachers who have some exciting lessons to share with you. So many things have been happening I haven't been able to keep up with myself on the blog, but I am going to turn it around and start posting on a more regular basis, you will be blessed.
There is currently 2 free giveaways and a bonus for signing up which you will have to hurry to enter to be a part of.
You could be one of two lucky people to receive all these goodies!
It is an amazing amount of supplies, and there are a few here that I could do with having in my stash!
This is a great way to set yourself off on your Art Journal Journey, and also venture into 2018, and I will be sharing more information over the next few weeks and showing you exactly what you will be getting.
For now stay blessed and remember to enter the giveaways, and share it with friends and family who might also like to play along!!
Alright, so I dived right in and have started to VLOG!
I moved home had to do the packing and unpacking - I am on my 4th studio space, will share more soon. I had courses and exhibitions to deal with and lots of other things that seem to be vying for time, and I want to share some of it on video, but I really underestimated just how long it would take.
Join me anyway on my YouTube channel, are you on your own creative journey and want some inspiration, or want to break-in, don't quite know where to start? Well over time I will be providing some of the answers (from my perspective). I will be sharing what excites and motivates me, and inspiration from other artists - you accompany me on a creative tropical adventure.
I will also cover in my VLOG the highs and lows of relocating that we found and how we adjusted to a new way of life, answer questions, tell you about new techniques and courses that I am involved with and so much more.
The third episode which is well over due should be with you this week and perhaps that will be the regular viewing date, I am trying to keep myself to a schedule - (a work in progress), rather than like sniper fire.
Anyway I hope you enjoy, and join me on the creative journey, we only have one life, why not live it to the full and step out and do the things that bless you and can inspire others in some way. Go on, I dare you! High Five..... I'm daring myself so you can't leave me hanging!
Pinterest - don't you just love all the different boards, no more piles of magazines with circles around things that inspire you or that you just like..


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Philippines taxis and buses guide
Philippine Rabbit buses go all over the country
Most visitors to the Philippines tend to start their journey in Manila, as the city is blessed with a conveniently located international airport. When it comes time to leave the city and explore other areas of the country, many people turn their attention to the city's buses.
A large number of buses travel to and from Manila each and every day, headed to and from a wide range of different destinations. Virtually every part of the country can be reached by bus, and long distance buses tend to be convenient and comfortable, while low fares make this the cheapest way to travel in the Philippines.
However, there are several different bus terminals to be found in the city of Manila, and making sense of which one serves which areas of the country and when buses leave can be a little tricky for first time visitors.
Most of the large bus companies in Manila – such as Partas, Philippine Rabbit and Victory Liner – have terminals in Cubao or Pasay. Both these cities of Manila are on the subway and are easy to reach.
Travelling north on buses from Manila is relatively easy and there are a variety of direct services to all over the country. Most services pass through Baguio with acts as a major transport hub for the region, but there are direct overnight serves to all over Luzon as well.
Major Manila bus companies
Auto Bus: Direct to Vigan and Banaue (Tolentino Street cnr Espana Street, Sampoloc, tel: +63 2 735 8098).
Crow: All parts of Bantagas including Nasugbu and Tagayaty. (Behind TAFT MRT, tel: +63 2 551 1566).
Dangwa: Overnight buses to Baguio and Banaue (1600 Dimasalang, Sampoloc, tel: +63 2 731 2879).
Dagupan: Aliminos, Baguio and northern destinations. (New York Street cnr EDSA, Cubao, tel: +63 2 727 2330).
Dominion Transit: Hourly north to Vigan (EDSA cnr East Ave, Cubao, tel: +63 2 741 4146).
Partas: Express buses to Baguio, Laoag, San Fernando and Vigan (816 Aurora Blvd, tel: +63 2 725 1740).
Philippine Rabbit: Northern destinations including Dau (Angeles) Baguio, Vigan and San Fernando (1240 EDSA, Cubao, tel: +63 2 734 9836).
Victory Liner: North to Baguio, Aliminos and Banaue. (EDSA, Pasay and Cubao, tel: +63 2 727 4534, website: www.victoryliner.com).
Buses to Boracay and the Visayas
The company Ceres Bus has regular services from the Iloilo to Kalibo in Aklan, plus direct connections with Caticlan three times every daily. GM Liner also plies the Iloilo to Caticlan route twice every day, while there are also minivans and taxis which ferry customers between the two ports. Journey times between Iloilo and Caticlan range from around four to seven hours depending on the mode of transport chosen. Ceres Bus Liner (tel: +63 33 321 2591) GM Liner (tel: +63 33 337 5605).
Although this by no means the fastest route to Boracay from the capital, it is certainly cheap. However, those that book early can first great value direct flights to Caticlan from Manila.
The nautical highway connects many of the Philippines' 7,000 islands and is a marvel of modern engineering. Although not the quickest route from Manila to Boracay, bus companies such as Philtranco offer convenient services from their main Cubao bus terminal to Caticlan.
Air conditioned buses take passengers first to Batangas Port where RoRo vessels transport the bus on the 08:30 boat to Calapan in Mindoro. The bus then drives to Roxas where another RoRo ship completes the journey to Caticlan. Roxas boat leaves around 14:00 and gets to Caticlan by 18:00 in the evening.
Taxis in the Philippines
Catching a taxi in the big cities such as Manila can be a real pain for tourists, as drivers automatically attempt to fleece their foreign passengers for much more than the meter fare. This is illegal so if your driver refuses to use his meter try to find another cab, or at least agree on a price before setting off.
If can help to pretend you know where you are going and that you are not a tourist, perhaps behaving like a business traveller who frequently visits the city and knows where they are going. Otherwise ask your hotel concierge to flag down a reasonably-priced taxi for you.


Otto d'Ambra is an Italian artist born in 1978. He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts "Accademia di Brera" specialized in set design. After his studies, he started working as a set designer for different interior design practices.
At the same time Otto pursued his own aesthetic and graphic researches and, fascinated by the body, began a career as a tattoo artist in 2005.
In 2009, he settled in London, where he developed a high interest for engraving. Three years later, he opened his own studio "The White Elephant", a creative and multidisciplinary place where he could lead his different artistic interests. He currently works full time to develop his own tattoo style and the conception of his surrealist engravings.
The universe of Otto Ambra is highly inspired by surrealism and works on interfering our perception of reality. His drawings express a vision of the world at the same time ironic and critic, and seem to tell us "we are all animals". The images he creates are direct and powerful, although they are comprised of simple and recognizable elements. By combining incompatible realities, the artist questions the absurd and chaotic world in which we live. Between his hands, the human meets the inanimate and the ideals of love and society seem to go up in smoke. Furthermore Otto likes the paradox between the ancestral technique of engraving and the surreal boldness of his artworks.
Otto Ambra realized his first exhibition in England, entitled "We are all animals", at the Curious Duke Gallery of London in June 2015.


The catering division of Pieroth Japan is one of the cornerstone of the international wholesale business of the Pieroth Group. It supplies 16,000 customers with a high-quality assortment of selected wines, champagnes and spirits. The customer base includes restaurants and bars, department stores, airlines, top restaurants and upscale specialized retailers. Well-known wine-producing estates and illustrious names such as Rothschild, Taittinger or Heitz Cellar are offered and for the most part exclusively represented in Japan.


We highly recommend that you use USPS Priority Mail for faster speed of your order. If you do choose USPS, please be aware that the package can be left at the door with no signature required. UPS and Fed Ex are available but it has been our experience that their prices are much higher and their delivery times are typically slower. USPS priority takes 2-3 days from the time it leaves our shipper. UPS can take 7-10 business days and has even taken longer. Paying more doesn't always guarantee faster delivery. We ask that you allow 2 weeks for your order to arrive. If it has been longer than 2 weeks, please contact our customer service department at: 817-710-6918.


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Liverpool target Fernando Torres
Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has targeted former teammate Fernando Torres as a major threat when the Reds take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Skrtel will return to the Reds line-up for the trip to West London after being rested for Thursday's Europa League defeat at Anzhi in Russia.
And the Slovakian international defender believes priority must be to stop Torres, who moved from Anfield to the Bridge in 2011, from scoring.
"Now he is playing for Chelsea and if I play I will be marking him," Skrtel told Liverpool's official website.
"It's going to be special but we have to look after him because even if he isn't scoring goals at the moment he is still one of the best strikers in the world and still dangerous.
"We have to keep our eye on him for 90 minutes and not let him score.
"I haven't seen Chelsea play too many times this season but from what I've heard his performances are better than last season.
"It's going to be hard playing against him but I believe in my qualities and the quality of our team and I believe we won't let him score."
Skrtel was asked whether he would like to score himself, or stop Torres from fidning the back of the net.
"Definitely stop Fernando scoring a goal because as a defender the main job on the pitch is to stop the striker scoring and try to keep a clean sheet," he addeed.
"I always look forward to every single game I can play for this club. These big games are special and Sunday will be special."
Chelsea vs Liverpool gets underway at 4pm at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, 11th November 2012.
Tags Chelsea, Fernando Torres, Martin Skrtel


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Distribua Mágoas foi o primeiro aplicativo em português criado para o Facebook. Criado em 2008 pelo jornalista e publicitário Vinícius Yamada, o aplicativo servia como uma forma de interação humorada entre os usuários brasileiros.

Primeiro aplicativo em português no Facebook
Em 2009, quando o CEO do Facebook Mark Zuckerberg veio pela primeira vez ao Brasil, o engenheiro citou o Distribua Mágoas, aplicativo criado por Vinícius Yamada, como o primeiro em português criado na plataforma. Ao analisar o desempenho e popularidade do aplicativo entre os usuários brasileiros, Zuckerberg viu o país com grande potencial para expansão da plataforma.

Histórico
Em entrevista ao jornalista Henrique Martin, o publicitário Vinícius Yamada disse que a ideia do aplicativo surgiu para contrapor os apps comuns na época do Facebook, que, basicamente serviam para enviar árvores, corações e peixes virtuais aos amigos. Na época, as mulheres eram as maiores usuárias do aplicativo e os homens eram os que mais recebiam os presentes virtuais. A "mágoa" mais popular era o do meme Vanessão.

Após o Facebook mudar a plataforma de programação de aplicativos dentro da rede social, o Distribua Mágoas saiu do ar e se transformou numa página de humor, que inclusive de desdobrou no portal Gay Blog Br.

Mágoas que eram distribuídas

Entre os presentes virtuais da plataforma Distribua Mágoas, estavam "fatura do cartão de crédito", "SMS do ex-namorado", "erro de gramática" e "Vanessão", que era meme da época.

A maioria das "mágoas" eram contextualizadas com fatos humorados ou que repercutiram muito na época, como "vasinhos roubados no cemitério", se referindo ao episódio que Clodovil Hernandes protagonizou. Este último, foi retirado do ar em respeito após a morte do apresentador.

Muitas dos itens do aplicativo faziam referências à noite paulista e ao pajubá, linguagem comum entre a diversidade. A inspiração por personagens da noite de São Paulo se deu por Vinícius Yamada ter atuado por muito tempo como relações públicas em diversas casas noturnas da cidade, incluindo o D-Edge, localizado na Barra Funda.

Posteriormente o criador do aplicativo se especializou em Marketing Digital e fundou o portal Gay Blog Br e o jornal Olá Itapetininga.

Ligações externas

 Distribua Mágoas, um hit do Facebook sem coisas fofinhas Entrevista ao canal ZTop
Redes sociais


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"Where'd You Go" - singel grupy Fort Minor promujący album The Rising Tied. Płyta wydana 10 kwietnia 2006 r.

Lista utworów
"Where'd You Go" (single version)
"Where'd You Go" (Brad Delson remix)
"Where'd You Go" (S.O.B. version, DJ Cheapshot and Vin Skully remix)

Single Fort Minor
Single Machine Shop Recordings
Single wydane w roku 2006


You can't really tell, as my titles are shown in capital letters, but this one says THE jacket, which pretty much sums up how I feel about my new Three Floor jacket. It's so unique, a little bit edgy but yet elegant, so definitely much more than what I could have asked for!
ohh that jacket! goes with any thing! jacket weather is nearing and I want one like that!


While we all know that we are supposed to be thankful at Thanksgiving, what do you do if you are struggling with it? What do you do if the bottom has dropped out of your life and you are having a hard time giving thanks?
God knows and understands when we are hurting. He knows giving thanks can sometimes be really difficult ... but it is always right! God says, "He who offers a sacrifice of thanksgiving honors Me" (Psalm 50:23). When it is a struggle to give thanks because the circumstances are bad, know this: your sacrifice of thanksgiving is extra special to God. Giving thanks in the tough times in life shows God that you love and trust Him, no matter what!
Last week I was blessed to be able to take a tour of Moncrief—the University of Texas' Football Facility (an amazing place). While there, I saw Longhorn running back Fozzy Whittaker, an outstanding young man who walks with God. Fozzy was having a stellar senior year, and he got to start last week against Missouri. In one tragic play in the first quarter, Fozzy cut left, and his right knee blew out. He tore his MCL and ACL. His final season as a college player came to a crashing halt. It was heartbreaking.
Let me encourage you as I encourage myself: follow the example of Fozzy Whittaker. Regardless of what you are facing, choose to give thanks and trust God … and watch to see what God will do in response to your faith.