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Phantom Sniper
Posted on December 30, 2018 by Deranged
August 29, 1951 — 10:30 p.m.
Scrivner's Chili Dog Stand
East Olympic and South Atlantic
Nina Bice, a 25-year-old divorced mother of three toddlers, was drinking coffee with her fiancee, William Hannah at the Scrivner Chili Dog Stand when William heard a loud crack. He assumed it was kids playing with leftover fireworks from the 4th of July, or a car backfiring. He turned toward Nina and found her slumped over, a bullet behind her right ear. She was dead.
Over the next eight months a mysterious shooter, dubbed the Phantom Gunman by newspapers, shot and wounded four women and a girl in a crime spree that terrified locals.
Evan Charles Thomas. [Los Angeles Examiner Photographs Collection, 1920-1961, USC]
On April 16, 1952, Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies arrested twenty-nine-year-old railroad switchman. He told detectives, "I'm glad it's over, it's been bothering me."
He claimed he didn't intend to kill Nina. Like a wild west sharpshooter he tried to shoot the coffee cup out of her hands, but he missed. Evan's pregnant wife Hester went into hiding and filed for divorce. Her father told reporters, "We're trying to be calm about this. While we're ashamed, we're trying to hold our heads high." A reported asked if Hester planned to stick by her husband, to which her father replied, "Stick by him? Do you think any reasonable person would?"
With a perverse sense of pride, Evan lead investigators on a tour of his assaults. He told them that after he purchased the .22 rifle he prowled in his car searching for attractive women. He was a coward, inept in social situations, and probably sexually impotent. To gratify his urges, he hid in the shadows and acted out with violence and he found it gave him an erotic charge. Evan masturbated at the scenes of his crimes. He described for investigators how, following an attack, he would circle around in his car and find a vantage point from where he could watch all that his actions had wrought while he pleasured himself.
Lois May Kreutzer [Los Angeles Examiner Photographs Collection, 1920-1961, USC].
He led sheriffs to the Pico Rivera phone booth where, on August 27, he shot Lois May Kreutzer, 21, in the back while she was called a doctor for her sick child. She was unaware of the cause of her pain and the seriousness of the wound. She believed a bee stung her, and she walked home.
Thomas took deputies to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Walter in Norwalk, where he shot through the front window on August 28, the night before he shot Nina.
The bizarre tour took detectives to Downey, where on October 16, Patricia Ellen Bryant, 10, suffered a gunshot to her arm (breaking the bone) as she waited for the school bus. Patricia was reading a book in front of her house when the attack occurred. Her dad was furious and threatened to punch Evan if he ever got close enough.
Deputies accompanied Evan to Pico Rivera where, on November 23, he shot Irma Megrdle in her left thigh while she was gardening in her front yard.
In the city of Garvey, Evan took deputies to the spot where he hid himself when he shot Audrey Murdock in the right side while she was ironing. Even though she was in agony, Audrey left the house to seek help. She was in the hospital for ten days and left with the bullet still her. The doctors could not safely remove the slug.
Evan visited the chili dog stand and took detectives to his hiding place in the nearby alley from where he took the fatal shot. As per his routine, he then drove around the block, staked out a prime vantage point, watched the excitement, and masturbated.
Joan Frances Hilles points to the window where the bullet entered. [Los Angeles Examiner Photographs Collection, 1920-1961, USC]
The final stop on Evan's tour of terror was to the home of his near neighbor Joan Frances Hilles' home in Los Nietos. Evan recently spent the evening with Joan socializing, drinking beer, and watching TV. Five minutes after he left her, a bullet shattered the living room window and whizzed past Joan's head.
Evan Charles Thomas demonstrates for Sheriff's investigators from where he took the shot at Joan Hilles. [Los Angeles Examiner Photographs Collection, 1920-1961, USC]
The Hilles' considered Evan a hick. On the night of the attempt on her life, Joan let him hang out with her because he brought the beer. Soon after firing the shot, Evan called the Hilles' home to ask if Joan was okay. His called begged the question, how did he find out about the incident so fast?
Unable to control his curiosity, he did one of the dumbest things a perpetrator can do, he visited the scene and pestered investigators with questions. Detectives suspect the person who attempts to insert him or herself into an investigation. Charles was interested to the point of being obnoxious, and it was his intense interest that lead to his arrest. As soon as investigators turned their attention to Thomas, and he confessed to Nina's murder and confirmed his identity as the Phantom Sniper.
Evan Charles Thomas in court with his attorney, John Oliver. [Los Angeles Examiner Photographs Collection, 1920-1961, USC]
During Evan's trial, County Jail physician Dr. Marcus Crahan offered his professional opinion of Charles. He described him as a low-grade moron who was fired from one job because he couldn't use a cash register. The Post Office let Evan go after he crashed his mail truck in 1948. Crahan told the court that Evan was a subnormal every man–a guy who watched wrestling on TV, drank too much when he fought with his wife, lusted after other women but was too shy to do anything about it, and argued with his in-laws. Crahan's description fit thousands of men in the early 1950s; however, the crucial difference between Evan and other men was he focused his frustrations in an anti-social direction.
Psychiatrist Dr. Edwin Ewart McNeil examined Evan and declared him sane. The primary reason for his diagnosis made sense. Charles told him his overwhelming emotion before, during, and after the shootings was abject terror.
Evan Charles Thomas following his conviction for murder. [Los Angeles Examiner Photographs Collection, 1920-1961, USC]
The jury found Evan guilty of Nina Bice's murder and sentenced him to die in the gas chamber. The district attorney set aside six charges of attempted murder. Prosecutors were hedging their bets. In the unlikely event Evan slipped through a legal loophole on Nina's murder, he had multiple charges waiting to be filed.
Death penalty cases are automatically entitled to an appeal. Evan's appeal revealed a jury made up of other subnormals. The defense attorneys based the appeal on the jurors' inability to grasp the concept of lying in wait. The jurors actually believed a killer had to be prone on the ground when he fired. The court denied the appeal.
The original Phantom Gunman was on death row, but a copycat popped up in July 1952 when several women were shot and wounded in the San Gabriel.
Evan Charles Thomas on his way to San Quentin to be executed for murder. [Los Angeles Examiner Photographs Collection, 1920-1961, USC]
January 29, 1954. The State of California executed Evan Charles Thomas in the gas chamber at San Quentin for Nina Bice's murder. His mother, in Akron, Ohio, told the press she blamed the Air Force for her son's problems. She said, "They teach them how to use a gun, and when they get out and get into trouble, they do nothing to help."
In a dreadful postscript, in September 1955, Nina Bice's ex-husband Emory Bice, the father of her three children, was crossing a street in East Los Angeles when he was hit by a hit-and-run driver and killed. He left a young widow, Kathleen, to care for his three kids with Nina, and their two children together.
NOTE: Thanks to Robert Harrison, a Deranged L.A. Crimes reader, who reminded me about this story.
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Robert Harrison on January 7, 2019 at 12:29 pm said:
Hey, thanks for mentioning me!!! I was wondering if you had ever heard of the bizarre case of an identical twin killing her sister in 1950's Fresno.
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I always wondered what happened to the twin since I figured she might be institutionalized for life but I recently saw how she had married and had kids and passed away so they must've released her eventually. Any chance you can find more than I did and enlighten us?
Deranged on January 9, 2019 at 6:03 pm said:
I'm happy to give a shout out for a great idea. I should have written up the Phantom Sniper ages ago and I appreciate you reminding
me of the story. I haven't started digging into the twins story yet, but it looks fantastic–another great lead for which I
thank you. I'll see if I can find any info on the killer twin.
David O on February 28, 2021 at 6:23 am said:
I watched the episode of the 1950's show "Code 3" that dealt with this case and it made me want to find out more about it. Thanks for doing that for me here. They took some liberties with the facts you have here like in the show the wife was not pregnant, but was shot by the sniper and lived. It's much like many shows today in a way as historical fact based fiction. HBO's show "ROME" is a good example of this. I am also glad to find your website and bookmarked it which I will peruse at my leisure.
Deranged on February 28, 2021 at 11:44 am said:
I'm glad you found the blog, and that my post answered some questions for you about the The Phantom Sniper. It is a fascinating case. If you're interested in another take on the tale, try the 1968 movie TARGETS, directed by Peter Bogdanovitch.


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My good friend Camille and her family are moving away! Camille was one of my first friends out here in Jersey City and I taught her son at church for a year. She also has a daughter Eva's age who Eva loves playing with in nursery each week. We will surely miss them but are excited for their next phase of life!
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First of all, no, we are not moving. This is a random blog post about something I've been thinking about this week. I was talking to a friend at church on Sunday who recently moved in and were discussing how it takes some time to get used to a new area. Since then, I've been thinking about how Jersey really feels like home now and I rarely ever get discouraged about living here anymore.
Anyway, feeling this way doesn't happen overnight. It doesn't even happen in just one month. Change is never easy.
Stop living in the past. Quit focusing on everything you're missing, don't compare your old place to your new. Embrace the new life around you and move forward. You will find new friends… if you make an effort. You will get in a new routine… if you get up and make one.
Become part of a community. Whether that is at church or in your neighborhood. Serving others will make you love the people and the area. It will also give you a purpose, make you feel needed and appreciated. If you moved away from family, the sense of community will ensure that you never feel alone.
FaceTime, call, email, blog! Just about every single Sunday since we have moved here, we have FaceTimed or called both sets of parents so that we can all catch up and so that Eva stays connected to her grandparents. It's been the only way that has made it bearable/possible to live away from both sets of families. I also love blogging so my family doesn't feel like our life across the country is a complete mystery. Keep in touch with your friends and family who live away from you. Make an active effort to send texts, check their Facebook photos, and catch up on their blogs so those important relationships won't be damaged by distance.
Get out! Get to know where you live! Explore the area, become a local. Try out new restaurants, site-see, just get out and exercise! On days where I am homesick or just unhappy, it's usually because I haven't left the apartment!
Stay positive. I remember I was bashing Jersey last Winter at a dinner with friends because it was so cold and I was really struggling. But a friend of mine who had lived here for much longer said, she makes her kids say one positive thing for every negative thing they say. I learned two valuable lessons from my friend that day. 1-Don't badmouth places people consider home. It's rude. 2-If my friend loved Jersey and considered it her home, so could I. Look for the positive things because they're always out there.
There you have it! To my friends and family who are moving and in transitional places, I hope those tips work for you!
Cashier: (Looking at Eva) She is so cute… how old is she?
Cashier: Wow! So… (I see her trying to calculate the numbers in her head) are you her nanny?
Me: hahaha, no, I'm her mom.
Cashier: Oh, really? You look to young to be a mom.
At this point in the conversation, depending on the day and what mood I'm in, we will either finish the transaction in awkwardness or I will say (this is my most popular reply as of late even though it's complete BS): I look younger than I really am. Which, who am I kidding, nope… I definitely look my age, which is 25, which to most non-mormons is young.
I've told a couple people about this and they said I need to take it as a nice compliment because they're just telling me that I look youthful.
Well, it would be a nice compliment if I was old and they thought I looked youthful. But here's the deal, guys. I AM young, in the world's eyes (especially in NYC's eyes). I am in my mid-twenties. I am not the normal age of a mother out here. And guess what. I know it may seem BIZARRE to the rest of you New Yorkers and Jersey Folk, but I CHOOSE THIS LIFE!
I just want to explain myself to the blogosphere, because I can't fully explain it to the cashier at CVS or the man sitting next to me on the subway giving me a judging glance with my kid who apparently could be my baby sister.
I chose it. I wanted it. There are times that are hard and may not seem like it's worth it to the outsiders. But to me. To my loving husband. It is exactly right. And you know what, we love it.
We love it. Honestly, how could you not? Look at this darling girl! She is everything to us!
When I see those people, I just want to stand up in the middle of Madison Square Park and scream… You just don't know! You really don't. Because motherhood… chasing my child around the park, changing her diaper in the stroller, singing Row Row Row your Boat a hundred times, all this that looks like craziness to you, this right here… has changed my life.
Maybe I should print this blog post out and hand it to people when they tell me I look too young to be a mom. What do you think? No… they will just think I'm even crazier! Haha! I'll never win these NYC people over!
PS-I'm not saying everyone needs to be a young mom! Heck, I'm not saying everyone even needs to be a mom. What I AM saying is that becoming a young mom was the right decision for me and I know it is a huge blessing!
Friday was our last full day with my mom. In the afternoon, we pushed Eva on the bike all the way over to Hoboken which was about a mile and a half. Ate lunch, looked through Anthropologie, and got free 7/11 slurpees!
Eva was a champ with the bike that day! I was certain she'd get sick of the bike and I'd end up having to carry her the whole way home. But she pedaled the whole time! And when we got home, she wanted to keep riding around the apartment.
We met T.J. in the city for dinner at Bare Burger and then walked around Washington Square Park. Eva wanted to throw in all the coins we could possibly find. Good thing I didn't have my laundry quarters with me or I'd be in trouble! How can you say no more coins to a girl who's that cute?!
Well, that wraps up the Nana Series! Clearly, we had a great time and Eva keeps asking me where Nana went. I so wish my dad could have made it this trip but hopefully we will be seeing him later this summer or fall! Now the other Grandma and Grandpa need to visit too 😉 !
Thursday, we took Eva to the Newport Green where we played in the splash pad and at the park for quite a while.
On our way home, we stopped by Target and got Eva a trike! Ever since we put that thing together, she has been on it almost constantly. She even asks to eat her meals on it.
After visiting DC, my mom drove back up to Jersey with us and stayed for the week. Since she visited last year, I didn't feel like we needed to sightsee as much in the city. We got to do just everyday type things, for the most part, so Eva was in heaven playing with her Nana everyday.
On Monday, we still had the rental car so we went on a big grocery shopping trip, spent time at the pool, had dinner together at home, and then went to the outlet mall once T.J. got home.
Since Eva is usually always in her stroller when we go grocery shopping, she was obsessed with pushing/pulling the shopping cart around.
Tuesday, we drove down to Spring Lake Beach, where I went for the first time a couple weeks ago. My mom loves the beach, so it was fun to show her this gorgeous one on the Jersey Shore. It was a crazy windy day, so we didn't stay but a couple hours.
In the evening, we got dinner at Raaz, the Indian restaurant nearby, then took a walk along the river. We let Eva play at a park there and I started catching lightning bugs for her. All of a sudden, I had like five little Indian kids running around behind me telling me to catch more! I felt like the lightning bug queen. It was so funny!
I have a couple friends who have community or apartment pools where they live and they are so kind to invite me over often. I'm been to the pool much more than I did last summer and July isn't even here yet! I grew up swimming all summer long growing up, so going to the pool in the summer with Eva brings back all those memories from being a kid! But instead of being surrounded by the woods of Kentucky, I'm surrounded by city skylines and buildings… still great!


An online survey conducted by the newspaper China Youth Daily has found Chinese are less fanatical about Olympic gold medals, with nearly 95 percent of respondents saying it would be OK for China to get fewer golds or fall in the medal tally during future Olympic Games.
Asked about their feelings if China is to get fewer gold medals or see a dip in the medal tally in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics, only 5.6 percent of respondents choose "I cannot accept", with 94.4 percent saying such a result would be acceptable. As many as 17.6 percent of those involved in the survey choose "I don't care at all as Olympic golds and the medal tally represent nothing."
Yi Jiandong, a renowned sports expert, told the paper the results show the majority of Chinese see a link between a nation's performance in competitive sports and its people's physical fitness. The country's sports cause remains crippled if its athletes gain more medals in competitive sports, but no progress is made in boosting people's fitness, it was added.
To Yi, the results signal a solid mandate for China to adjust its sports strategy and reform the sports sector.
The online survey, which was conducted in mid-March and canvassed 2,013 readers from all walks of life also indicated a diversified trend in sports viewing: people pay more attention to their favorite events rather than China's traditionally advantageous strong points.
Similar proportions of respondents, about 20 percent each, express interest in ping pong and badminton; track and field and swimming; soccer, basketball and volleyball; and their personal favorite events.
Nevertheless, more than 80 percent of those surveyed support China's national approach to athletic sports, with 74.3 percent voicing hope for improvements on the present system and only 14.8 percent saying it should be abolished.
Nearly 60 percent say athletes striving for gold medals represent China's comprehensive power and national image and should be encouraged, supported and learned from. However, 30 percent say Olympic gold medals are directly linked to the pursuit of personal gain by sports officials, coaches and athletes.
Besides, 69 percent of those surveyed say China's investment in athletic sports is worthwhile and 80 percent backed Beijing's attempt to jointly host the 2022 Winter Olympics with Zhangjiakou in North China's Hebei province. Most add that China should take the opportunity to improve its environment, transportation and industries.


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Die Gruppenarbeit in der Didaktik ist eine zeitlich befristete Zusammenarbeit einer Gruppe von Schülern (oft drei bis sechs) oder Teilnehmern an einer Schulung mit dem Zweck der kommunikativen und kooperativen Lösung von Aufgaben oder Problemen. Ein bekannter Begründer und Theoretiker dieses Ansatzes war Hugo Gaudig.

Klientel

Gruppenarbeit ist didaktisch nach Adressat zu unterscheiden, ob sich ein Angebot, eine Einheit, ein Inhalt, ein Thema an eine bestimmte Klientel wendet.

Orientiert an den Zielgruppen werden folgende Kategorien unterschieden:

 nach Alter von Menschen (Kinder, Jugendliche, Junge Erwachsene, Erwachsene, Senioren und Hochbetagte)
 nach religiöser, sozialer, geschlechtlicher, kultureller und nationaler Herkunft und Identität
 nach Ressourcen oder sozialer Problemlage (z. B. Sportler, Hochbegabte, Analphabeten, Behinderte, Kranke, Süchtige, Nichtraucher etc. …)

Diese Art der Gruppenarbeit soll aggressives Verhalten unterdrücken und soll den Teilnehmern beibringen, mit Kritik umzugehen. Die soziale Kompetenz wird also hierbei geschult.

Vorbereitung

Die durchführende Lehrperson muss die Ziele und Aufträge, eventuell auch Bewertungskriterien zuvor im Plenum erläutern. Schriftliche Arbeitsaufträge und vorbereitetes Material ist ebenso selbstverständlich wie ein Zeitplan. Im Anschluss an die Gruppenarbeit kann optional eine Präsentation der Ergebnisse und Lösungen stattfinden.

Literatur

 H. Meyer: Unterrichtsmethoden. Band II: Praxisband. 12. Auflage. Berlin 2003

Siehe auch
 Kooperatives Lernen
 Konstruktive Kontroverse
 Moderation (Gruppenarbeit)
 Wirbelgruppe

Weblinks
 Gruppenarbeit durchführen, studienseminar-koblenz.de (PDF-Datei; 114 kB)
  ku-eichstaett.de (PDF-Datei; 26 kB)
 Gruppenarbeit im Unterricht, sowi-online

Einzelnachweise

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Greetings! Welcome to Queen of Angels Church website. It is my hope that your visit will help you get to know our parish and Catholic Faith a little better and also assist you in becoming an active member of this vibrant faith community in beautiful Alpine, California.
For many years there was no Catholic church in Alpine and in order for the Catholic community to attend Mass they were required to make the nearly 30 mile round trip over mostly country roads to St. Mary's (now Holy Trinity) in El Cajon or to Blessed Sacrament in Descanso.
In 1946, through the courtesy of the Sheedy family, and with permission of the Most Reverend Charles F. Buddy, Bishop of San Diego, a first Alpine Mass was celebrated at the Sheedy's ranch on Highway 80. This continued until the early spring of 1951 when a new church was made possible through a donation of land by John Vitalich. Though no official records exist, it is believed that a groundbreaking ceremony was held sometime in the 1950's. With the help of the Extension Society and with funding from the local Catholic community, the first Mass was celebrated at the new Queen of Angels, (originally named St. Philomena), on Christmas Day 1951. The new parish was dedicated June 15, 1952, by Bishop Charles F. Buddy.
In the early 1990's, Ms. Cleo Wallen, Ms. Carmen Lewis, and Mrs. Anna Jerney were honored by Pope John Paul II for being the founding members of Queen of Angels. And, in August of 1999, all of Queen of Angels parish honored these women for their contributions.
By the late 1990's we were out of room and began our "Built of Living Stones" Capital Campaign. After meeting all the requirements of the County of San Diego we broke ground for our new building in January of 2010. Our first Mass was celebrated in the new space in May of 2011.


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Joe Jonas Reveals The Secret Behind Becoming A Child Star
By Oceanup Staff on August 25, 2016
DNCE may be staking its claim in the UK thanks to an extended stint as Selena Gomez's opening act for the "Revival World Tour," but they couldn't leave New Zealand without having a go at web series "Pop On The Couch." The laid back show allows musicians to check out the music and videos of their peers. While Cole Whittle and JinJoo Lee spoke about Shawn Mendes' "Treat You Better" and Jack Lawless put his two cents in on Katy Perry's "Rise," Joe Jonas schooled host Joseph Harper on how to become a child music star.
"You've got to be writing songs, at least, by the time you're two or three years old," Joe jokes. "If you're not doing that, you can't be a famous child musician."
Check out what Joe and the rest of DNCE had to say about the music videos of their contemporaries below.
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Staff photo by Laurie Jasper Members of the Hudson Police and their families stop for a photo: Daniel Conley, Kim Cayot, Rachelle Megowen and Olivia, David Bianchi, Colby Morton, Angela Allen, Ronald Cloutier, Deacon Ray Marcotte from St. Kathryn's, Daniel Dolan.
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The spirit of giving is alive and well in Hudson, N.H., thanks to the many volunteers who work all year round to ensure those less fortunate in our community receive food and gifts during the holiday season. St. John XXIII Parish Food Pantry, formerly known as Hudson St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry, was established over 20 years ago as a non-profit assistance program for residents of Hudson. Pauline Boisvert, director of the food pantry, leads the all-volunteer staff with her endless amount of energy, organization and commitment.
For the Christmas season, families in need apply to the St. John XXIII Parish Food Pantry for food and gifts. "We see families struggling that don't have any extra money, single parents, and senior citizens. We distribute food baskets and gifts so they have a good Christmas," said Boisvert. Planning and preparation happen throughout the year. This is in addition to the distribution of items from the food pantry that occurs monthly.
On Thursday, Dec. 17, members of the Hudson Police Department assisted the food pantry in picking up the food order at Hannaford and delivering five car loads of items to St. John's and St. Kathryn's. "I can't thank them enough for helping, this really saved us so much time, it's great to get young people to help move the boxes," said Boisvert.
St. Kathryn Parish in Hudson joins St. John XXIII Parish in collecting gifts and donations for those less fortunate through their annual "be a star" program. This year, St. Kathryn's brightened Christmas for over 75 families. Lena Lajoie coordinates the volunteers at St. Kathryn Parish. "St. John's Food Pantry supplies all the food, and our volunteers separate the gifts and organize everything by family for faster distribution," said Lajoie. "This year was very humbling. There were a lot of requests for items such as socks, hats and underwear from the children, not just for toys," said Lajoie. In addition to the items on the wish lists, Toys for Tots delivers extra toys so each child gets a few surprises.
Saturday, Dec. 19, was distribution day at both St. Kathryn's and St. John's. At St. Kathryn's, members of the Hudson Police Employees Association and their families were hard at work delivering carts full of food and gifts to the waiting cars. Recipients checked in at the front door, where parishioners Lauraine and Leo Hudon and Rick Wickham welcomed them and showed them to the hospitality room and coffee and pastries awaited. Making new friends were parishioner Ed Cotter and his companion, 9-year-old Guinness, who is a therapy dog for Paws for Pets.
"Everything went so smoothly, I can't thank the Hudson Police and our volunteers enough. These people become your children, even though we know them by a number. You get excited for them to have a wonderful Christmas. This is what it is all about," said Lajoie.


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June 2019 Posted in Community, People
Vienna Sheldon and a friend, berry picking. Summer Sheldon
By Melissa Wagoner
Summer in Oregon is fantastic for so many reasons but one of the biggest can be the additional time many parents get to spend connecting with their children once the schools have closed. But that time can also feel overwhelming with so many hours to fill and kids who – let's face it – don't always get along.
"I loved summer with my kids," Meg Feicht said, a mother of two grown children, Kyle, 35, and Emily, 22, as well as a teacher at Silverton Christian Preschool in Silverton and parenting educator for Silverton Together. "They both say, 'We had so much fun in the summer.'"
As a single mother Feicht has first-hand knowledge of the difficulty inherent in making the most of summer vacation. Parental work schedules can shrink free-time and tight budgets can make vacations all but impossible. But Feicht insists that summer fun doesn't need to be expensive and it doesn't need to be hard work because at the end of the day it's really all about spending time together and enjoying some time outside.
"They've been indoors for nine months," Feicht said. "And kids today tend to have too much screen time. It's refreshing and nurturing and it's about science and exploring. Make it simple; it doesn't have to be any big entertainment."
To inspire outdoor recreation, Feicht recommends turning the house inside out during the summer months – cooking outside, serving meals alfresco and bringing indoor toys into the yard as a way to breathe new life into them.
"Bring lots of imaginative play outside," she said. "We loved making areas where dinosaurs can go – dirt, rocks – it opens up another part of their brain. When you take it outside and build with dirt, rocks and mud it's a whole different side of that same toy."
Even doing chores can be a fun, summertime activity when the whole family gets involved, Feicht notes.
"If you go out with them that'll make all the difference," she suggests. "Wash the car. Wash the dog. Water the garden. Pick berries by hand, have them make the jam with you. Up the baking and cooking – they're learning math and science and food science."
And for those parents who want to leave home but don't have time or can't afford an expensive trip, she recommends a staycation.
"Take advantage of the things around you," she said. "With my kids we did a bunch of nature walks. We picked up sticks, moss and rocks. Take day trips a little way away – Eugene, Corvallis, Vancouver. Discover what's in those towns. We discovered a lot of places."
Most of all however, Feicht recommends not overthinking or over-planning summertime.
"So often we plan way too much," she admitted. "Loosen things up a bit. Let them have free time to entertain themselves. Allow them to make some decisions. We really need kids to make their own entertainment."
But no matter what the plan – easygoing free-time or highly scheduled fun – summer is also a time when difficult family dynamics can rear their ugly heads. Siblings and parents suddenly thrust together for months on end can make getting along a challenge and put stress on a parent's normally functional discipline routine. But summer can also bring families closer, according to Summer Sheldon – another parenting educator for Silverton Together.
"I would really encourage them to use the time to build connection," she said. "And schedule into your day special times."
"Special time," Sheldon explains, is a tool of the "Parenting by Connection" curriculum that she uses in her teaching.
"It's five to ten minutes a day," she explains. "It's named and kids can ask for it."
Time out of the schedule to play a silly game, cuddle or just sit and talk, "special time" is based on the needs of each individual child at any given time.
"Sometimes it's things I wouldn't normally do," Sheldon laughed remembering a day when her daughter – six year-old Vienna – requested that she pretend to be a pillow.
"But you get to do that thing that you do with an infant – adore them – and they get to do what they do. It's so creative."
Although "special time" takes only a few minutes, Sheldon said the benefits for both the child and parent can last the entire day.
"If you do 'special time' their cortisol levels go down," she said. "By building connection kids' bodies can settle down and they can think and play."
As important as the bond between children and parents is, so too, is the connection between parents and for that Feicht suggested taking advantage of returning college students to plan more date-nights out.
"This is the time to get babysitters and go on a date," she recommends. "You're so much a better parent if you get some time with your spouse."
Another important way to ensure that children and parents get the most out of summer months is to limit screen-time for both – a point upon which Feicht and Sheldon adamantly agree.
"Try and put your phones away and be focused – try to be eyeball to eyeball," Feicht said. "Because research is showing we're losing our kids because our heads are down. We're losing precious hours and we're losing them now. Even though it's hard to hear, we've got to do something."
Sheldon agrees, adding that detoxing from the addiction to screens can take around three days.
"And then, all of a sudden, their brains start working," she said. "And they can start playing again."
But sometimes, despite best parental efforts, discipline issues arise and for these Sheldon suggests empowering kids to come up with their own solutions as much as possible.
"One of my favorite phrases is, 'How can I help?'" she said. "And instead of focusing backward on the problem, empower them to look forward."
And when issues of sibling rivalry occur, Sheldon recommends allowing children to work out their own problems with unbiased adult oversite.
"Instead of lecturing or interfering with sibling rivalry, remain neutral and positive," she said. "Focus on the fixing instead of forensically teasing it all apart."
And after the fight is over, it's important to give kids the time to just be together and play.
"It heals so much for kids to just play together," Sheldon said.
Although summer will never be perfect – as Feicht laughingly admitted hers rarely were – they can be a great time for both parents and kids to let their hair down a bit.
"Focus on actually playing – like hide and seek games and plain old roughhousing," Sheldon said. "Just play. And move toward laughter. We really need more laughter. There's so much we're asking of our kids all the time, for us to delight in them is so powerful."
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Q: Move commits from one branch to another with almost the same file contents but completely different commit history Ok, so I have got a multi-commit task on my branch devel. I have to move those changes to another branch (production), but before about a month ago, we had peculiar system of deployment - after checking everything on devel, person who needed to integrate new changes was making a new commit and integrate it manually. I don't want to do it like that, but I have two branches that weren't merged for about 1,5 years, so I only want to move those commits, and then make a new devel branch.
The tree looks somewhat like that:
ft1 -----------c--------------

dev ---a---b-------d-------e---

prod --f---------------g-------

and I want it to be
ft1 -----------c--------------

dev ---a---b-------d-------e---

prod --f---b-------d---g---e---

How can I accomplish it?

A: Inserting the b and d commits between f and g is not quite a normal workflow, no matter what VCS one uses.
If you don't mind applying commits b, d and e on the prod branch after g then git rebase comes to rescue.
git rebase --onto prod a dev

As explained in the documentation, the command above checks out the dev branch, saves the commits in the current branch (dev) that are not in the a branch (i.e. the commits b, d and e) into a temporary area, checks out the prod branch and applies the saved commits, one by one, in their original order.
If it doesn't fail (because of conflicts) your branches will look like this:
ft1 -----------c--------------
dev ---a---b-------d-------e---
prod --f---------------g---b---d---e

If it fails you have two options:

*

*resolve the conflicts, commit then run git rebase --continue; repeat if needed until all the commits are rebased;

*abort the rebase by running git rebase --abort; this will restore the repository in its original state.

How to achieve the desired status
However, if you insist on applying the b and d commits before g then you can use git cherry-pick.
Create a new branch (let's name it new) starting on commit f and check it out. Then cherry pick the commits you want, in the order you want (b, d, g, e):
git checkout -b new f
git cherry-pick b
git cherry-pick d
git cherry-pick g
git cherry-pick e

If all the cherry-picks succeed then you're almost done. Hard reset the branch prod to new then remove anything you don't need any more (branches dev and new):
git checkout prod
git reset --hard new
git branch -D new dev

If any of the cherry picks fail you have the same two options as before:

*

*either resolve the conflicts, commit and continue (git cherry-pick --continue);

*or abort everything: checkout the branch prod and remove the branch new.

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Free-Radical Polymerization of Dioxolane and Dioxane Derivatives: Effect of Fluorine Substituants on the Ring Opening Polymerization
Weihong Liu, František Mikeš, Yinzhong Guo, Yasuhiro Koike, Yoshi Okamoto
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Partially fluorinated and perfluorinated dioxolane and dioxane derivatives have been prepared to investigate the effect of fluorine substituents on their free-radical polymerization products. The partially fluorinated monomer 2-difluoromethylene-1,3-dioxolane (I) was readily polymerized with free-radical initiators azobisisobutyronitrile or tri(n-butyl)borane-air and yielded a vinyl addition product. However, the hydrocarbon analogue, 2-methylene-1,3-dioxolane (II), produced as much as 50% ring opening product at 60°C by free-radical polymerization. 2-Difluoromethylene-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane (III) was synthesized and its free-radical polymerization yielded ring opening products: 28% at 60°C, decreasing to 7 and 4% at 0°C and -78°C, respectively. All the fluorine-substituted, perfluoro-2-methylene-4-methyl-1,3-dioxolane (IV) produced only a vinyl addition product with perfluorobenzoylperoxide as an initiator. The six-membered ring monomer, 2-methylene-1,3-dioxane (V), caused more than 50% ring opening during free-radical polymerization. However, the partially fluorinated analogue, 2-difluoromethylene-1,3-dioxane (VI), produced only 22% ring opening product with free-radical polymerization and the perfluorinated compound, perfluoro-2-methylene-1,3-dioxane (VII), yielded only the vinyl addition polymer. The ring opening reaction and the vinyl addition steps during the free-radical polymerization of these monomers are competitive reactions. We discuss the reaction mechanism of the ring opening and vinyl addition polymerizations of these partially fluorinated and perfluorinated dioxolane and dioxane derivatives.
Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry
https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.20309
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Ring opening polymerization Engineering & Materials Science 100%
Free radical polymerization Engineering & Materials Science 88%
Dioxolane Chemical Compounds 77%
Fluorine Engineering & Materials Science 76%
Dioxane Chemical Compounds 58%
Ring Opening Polymerisation Chemical Compounds 56%
Radical Polimerization Chemical Compounds 50%
Ring Opening Reaction Chemical Compounds 49%
Liu, W., Mikeš, F., Guo, Y., Koike, Y., & Okamoto, Y. (2004). Free-Radical Polymerization of Dioxolane and Dioxane Derivatives: Effect of Fluorine Substituants on the Ring Opening Polymerization. Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 42(20), 5180-5188. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.20309
Free-Radical Polymerization of Dioxolane and Dioxane Derivatives : Effect of Fluorine Substituants on the Ring Opening Polymerization. / Liu, Weihong; Mikeš, František; Guo, Yinzhong その他.
In: Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry, Vol. 42, No. 20, 15.10.2004, p. 5180-5188.
Liu, W, Mikeš, F, Guo, Y, Koike, Y & Okamoto, Y 2004, 'Free-Radical Polymerization of Dioxolane and Dioxane Derivatives: Effect of Fluorine Substituants on the Ring Opening Polymerization', Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry, vol. 42, no. 20, pp. 5180-5188. https://doi.org/10.1002/pola.20309
Liu W, Mikeš F, Guo Y, Koike Y, Okamoto Y. Free-Radical Polymerization of Dioxolane and Dioxane Derivatives: Effect of Fluorine Substituants on the Ring Opening Polymerization. Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry. 2004 10月 15;42(20):5180-5188. doi: 10.1002/pola.20309
Liu, Weihong ; Mikeš, František ; Guo, Yinzhong その他. / Free-Radical Polymerization of Dioxolane and Dioxane Derivatives : Effect of Fluorine Substituants on the Ring Opening Polymerization. In: Journal of Polymer Science, Part A: Polymer Chemistry. 2004 ; Vol. 42, No. 20. pp. 5180-5188.
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Do you just think of school marketing as another expense line in your budget? If so, it is time to start thinking of it for what it really is – a valuable investment. Whether your school is public or private, you should be investing resources into deliberate marketing. The changing reality of today's educational market means your school marketing must reach farther than local newspaper ads and open houses. In addition to gaining the attention of parents, your relatable and helpful marketing presence will boost your community's perception of your school. It can also boost recruitment and retention for students and teachers alike.
You want your school brand presence and messaging to inspire prospective students. You want them to think, "This is exactly what I want out of my education. This school can help me achieve my goals." A hard sales approach will alienate students who need to feel a sense of belonging. Therefore, approach your marketing efforts with a helpful, dream-achieving tone. It is also important to understand the media habits and preferences of student audiences. Teens prefer video content and browsing social media channels when they research a brand. Likewise, they demonstrate the same behavior when shopping for a school. Maintain your presence in the right places with the right tone to encourage students to engage.
Today's parents have more control over where they send their children to school. Vouchers, public school of choice programs, and private schools mean a lot of options. Unlike students who are content searching social media and other digital media on their own, parents look for personal messaging and individual attention. Your school marketing should cut through the noise and connect with parents in a meaningful way. Discover their interests and challenges. How does your school meet their needs? Leverage your school's unique niche to demonstrate how you enable your students to overcome obstacles and achieve success.
A school which presents a forward-thinking image is going to attract better, more invested staff members. Your team members are your number one asset. Make sure you celebrate their efforts and achievements via social media channels and other communication. Ask them to describe how they see your brand values and business positioning. Empower them to help spread positive messaging about your school, and keep everyone on the same page when it comes to brand identity.
Your school marketing will establish a presence in your community and ensure that your school is a recognizable entity. Search for outreach events throughout your community. Connect with local businesses and civic organizations to develop a fresh network of potential families and students. Social media can also be one of your most influential community marketing tools. If you maintain an active social media presence and engage the community with helpful content on a regular basis, they will be more likely to volunteer, donate, and spread good reviews.
There is no one-size-fits-all school marketing strategy that will easily resonate across all of your target audiences. A proper strategy focuses on really understanding each segment – how they behave and what they want. With that knowledge, you can determine the best channels to use when marketing your school.
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Cream cheese is a famous ingredient in countless recipes. In stores, however, we often see a similarly packaged cheese labeled "Neufchatel" in the same section. You may have read in articles that both are interchangeable in cooking, but are they really? This article will focus on the difference between cream cheese and Neufchatel cheese.
Cream cheese is a type of cheese that is white and soft enough to be used as a spread at normal temperatures. Although it is typically made from a combination of cream and pasteurized milk, some manufacturers may add stabilizing components to it like carrageenan and gum. Some homemade versions of cream cheese may include additional ingredients like salt and vinegar. Both homemade and commercial versions do not naturally mature; thus, cream cheese has to be consumed fresh and it has a short shelf life. It is normally sold in bars wrapped in foil.
This mild-tasting cheese is very versatile in the kitchen. Although it is famous as one of the main ingredients in cheesecake recipes, it is used as an ingredient for dips and toppings as well. Additionally, many people use cream cheese as a component to make sauces thick and creamy and to make cake frosting. However, it is important to note that it contains approximately 33% milk fat, so it has to be consumed in moderation.
Although it is unclear as to where cream cheese originated, it has been widely used in England since the 1500s.
On the other hand, Neufchatel cheese originally came from Neufchatel-en-Bray, a French commune in the Normandy region in the sixth century. The real French Neufchatel is made from raw cow's milk. It is encased in a dry but edible rind and with a soft, white, spreadable and grainy center. This type of cheese naturally matures in 6-10 weeks. Its moderate flavor becomes saltier and more intense and its texture becomes dry and firm as it ripens. Commercially sold Neufchatel cheese comes in heart shapes, but is also sold in shapes like logs and bars.
In the 1870s, an American version of the French Neufchatel was born. A dairyman based in New York named William Lawrence added cream to Neufchatel, creating a softer cheese. This new creation was dubbed "American Neufchatel," sometimes labeled "Farmer's Cheese." The foil-wrapped Neufchatel cheese sold in the market these days is not the real French Neufchatel but is the modified or American version made with pasteurized cow's milk. Therefore, when people say "Neufchatel," they are actually referring to the American version.
American Neufchatel is mild and the texture is softer. It has a significantly lower fat and calorie content which is why it is a healthier option in some recipes. Because of its softness, American Neufchatel cheese is also famously used for dips, bread spread and even sauces.
What, then, is the difference between cream cheese and Neufchatel?
When it comes to texture and taste, American Neufchatel is milder and softer than cream cheese. Although it can be an alternative to cream cheese in some recipes, American Neufchatel may not be a a great a alternative in cheesecake recipes because of its softness.
Moreover, both American Neufchatel and cream cheese are made from pasteurized milk, but the former has a lower fat and calorie content, making it a better option in some recipes. The real Neufchatel is made from raw cow's milk and has an intense flavor.
Further, Neufchatel originally came from France in the sixth century, while the use of cream cheese started in England in the 1500s. Nowadays, the term "Neufchatel" refers to the modified or American Neufchatel which is very similar to cream cheese. Both American Neufchatel and cream cheese come in bars wrapped in foil, although the real Neufchatel is heart shaped and encased in a dry rind.


This is a private FDC with the full sheetlet cancelled in Kuala Lumpur.
These FDCs were issued by WWF and cancelled in Kuala Lumpur.
This stamp on FDC was cancelled with the Kuala Lumpur first day of issue cancellation as well as the Singapore '95 Day cancellation and cachet.
Similarly this miniature sheet on FDC was cancelled with the Kuala Lumpur first day of issue cancellation as well as the Singapore '95 Day cancellation and cachet.
This FDC was cancelled in Kuala Lumpur which was the venue of the 51st Annual General Meeting of IATA.
This FDC was cancelled in Lapangan Terbang Subang (Subang Airport). Subang was the main international airport at that time.
This FDC was cancelled in Melaka. Melaka is represented by Porta de Santiago.
This FDC was cancelled in Kuching. Sarawak is represented by the hornbill.
The FDC was cancelled in Kangar.
The FDC was cancelled in Kuala Lumpur on a private FDC. This is the first time that special stamps are issued in Stamp Booklet format. However Pos Malaysia did not issue any envelopes. Thus the only FDCs available are private FDCs.
Here is a regular Pos Malaysia cover with the same set of stamps cancelled in Shah Alam (where Proton cars are manufactured).


Died: April 26, 1958 in Bourne Ma. at 75 yrs, 2 mos, 8 d.
1. Adolph Amend, Jr.; (November 29, 1912 – December 8, 1999); Married Ruth Ellis Handy (1919 – 1987) (Robert Sylvan Handy & Mary Carleton) in Bourne Ma. on February 21, 1942; Adolph, Jr. & Ruth are buried in Cataumet Cemetery.
2. Dorothy Amend Rollenhagen; (July 10, 1915 – January 25, 2011); Married Charles Albert Rollenhagen (1910 – 1998) (Charles Rollenhagen & Augusta (–)); Dorothy & Charles are buried in Valleau Cemetery in Ridgeway N.J..
3. David/Poppy Howland Amend, WW ll; (August 3, 1917 – September 24, 2005); Married Ruth E. Keller (1917 – ?) in 1939; David/Poppy & Ruth are buried in Cataumet Cemetery.
4. Nancy Amend Howard Snyder; (October 9, 1920 – August 26, 2011); Married (1) Perez Briggs Howard, Jr. (1912 – 1969) (Perez Briggs Howard & Jeannette Norris) in Bourne Ma. on June 27, 1942 & married (2) William W. Snyder (1905 – 1988) (Nicholas A. Snyder & Catherine Elizabeth (Katie) Dolphin) in Greenwich Ct. on November 28, 1971; Nancy & Perez, Jr. are buried in Cataumet Cemetery.


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SCOTS cycling star Sir Chris Hoy has been named the best British Olympian of all time.
A poll of 2,000 people named the former track cyclist, who has won six gold medals at three Olympics, the best Olympian to represent Great Britain.
Second place went to rower Sir Steve Redgrave who won gold in five consecutive Olympic Games from 1984 to 2000.
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Decathlete Daley Thompson came third followed by distance runner Mo Farah, who won gold in both the 10,000m and 5,000m at London 2012.
Current Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill who was one of the medal winners during the famous 'Super-Saturday' of the London 2012 Olympics, completed the top five.
Other athletes to feature in the top 50 include Andy Murray, Sally Gunnell and Beth Tweddle.
A spokesman for Team GB's Olympic outfitters Simon Jersey, who carried out the survey, said: "It's true that Chris Hoy has one of the most successful careers in British sporting history.
"He's the most decorated of all, so we aren't surprised that he's been voted the greatest British Olympian of all time above so many other famous names."
"And many will remember Sir Steve Redgrave winning his fifth consecutive Olympic gold medal which has earned him his runner-up spot.
"With the 2016 Olympics in Rio just around the corner, many will be looking forward to the same excitement with both new and familiar Olympic faces on our televisions."
Sixth place in the poll went to double Olympic champion, Dame Kelly Holmes, followed by tennis star Andy Murray, cyclist Bradley Wiggins and track and field athlete Seb Coe.
Roger Bannister, who ran the first sub-four minute mile in 1954 alongside his Olympic success, came tenth.
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Give Trump a Break!
Maybe, because I earned a BA and Ph.D. in Government, I pay more attention to news about politics than the average American. But, what I have seen during the recent campaign for a new President and after that election is very troubling.
Major cable news media including CNN, MSNBC, and broadcast programming for ABC and NBC news, were quite simply biased for Hillary Clinton and against Donald Trump. So thoroughly unprofessional is CNN that I cannot bring myself to watch Jake Tapper or Wolf Blitzer. I can't remember the names of other news anchors except to say that the one and only exception at CNN is John King, chief national correspondent.
And now it is clear that our "professional" media executives intend to bring down this new President of the United States.
Since the 1960s, Time Magazine has always sided with America's enemies, but now Time simply asserts, attacks and deplores Donald Trump and his supporters. There is no objectivity, no professional courtesy.
But, the worst of them all is MSNBC which is totally out of control. Even "Morning Joe"–hosted by former Florida GOP Congressman, Joe Scarborough, is beyond the pale. How much Joe grovels to please his corporate employer, Comcast, for the big bucks he is paid is, quite simply, disgusting.
By the way, here's a link to Comcast's corporate website where it extols its company values and its statement about "Integrity." I watch MSNBC regularly and cannot see one iota of integrity in its news programming.
Needless to say, reading The New York Times or Washington Post is just too painful.
As we enter a new year with a new President of the United States, all I can say is "Give Trump a break."
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Nova Scotians most affected by dementia will help shape the province's first strategy that targets the illness.
Over the next four weeks, consultation sessions will be held with Nova Scotians living with some form of dementia, their care partners, and health-care providers.
The consultations will seek feedback on public awareness, early diagnosis and treatment, support for families and care partners, level of knowledge of health-care providers, co-ordinated care and research.
"For the first time, the province will have a plan to address the challenges associated with a diagnosis of dementia," said Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine. "The input we receive will help us create a strategy that helps people with dementia and their families to live well."
"We are looking forward to connecting with communities across the province to hear what they'd like to see in the provincial strategy," said Lloyd Brown, executive director of the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia and co-chair of the dementia strategy advisory committee. "Whether you are someone living with dementia, a care partner, or a health care professional, you provide a valuable perspective which will result in a better strategy overall."
Nova Scotians who have ideas to contribute to the dementia strategy can read a discussion paper and submit feedback at novascotia.ca/dhw/dementia .
The deadline for feedback is Nov. 14. The final dementia strategy is expected in the spring.
Over the next four weeks, consultation sessions will be held with Nova Scotians living with some form of dementia, their care partners and health-care providers.
Health and Wellness Minister Leo Glavine says for the first time, the province will have a plan to address the challenges associated with a diagnosis of dementia.
Nova Scotians who have ideas to contribute to the dementia strategy can read a discussion paper and submit feedback on the Department of Health and Wellness website.


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Coal Drops Yard: Double Take
Double Take is a collaboration between It's Nice That and Coal Drops Yard, which invites you to see one of London's most compelling spaces anew. We will be taking over the site for six weeks with an installation that is all about exploration and invention, inspiring visitors to immerse themselves in the unexpected. It's Nice That has designed five playful sculptures with spatial designers Isabel + Helen and planted them around the stunning Coal Drops Yard site, which was designed by Heatherwick Studio. Come down and meet these colourful characters for yourself, between 3 October and 6 November.
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The world of eSports is full of amazing stories of players who came out of nowhere and took the world by storm together with their teams. Dota 2 is no expectation and this competition also features many similar stories of players who would have a very big influence on the competition and Dota 2 i general. One such player is Kuro 'KuroKy' Salehi Takhasomi whose devotion to hard work is something that has rarely been seen in the Dota 2 competitions.
Over the years, KurkoKy faced many different problems that kept him away from winning many more tournaments than he did not win. However, just like it is the case with professional athletes, harsh moments are what make a difference between a champion and those who are not.
Over the years, KuroKy did not have much luck and on many cases, he was one step away from achieving the biggest success but for some reasons, things always went wrong and he missed out on the opportunity. However, in the last couple of years, KuroKy is finally getting what he deserves and with The International 2017 things could potentially end up amazingly for this player.
Kuro 'KurkoKy' Salehi Takhasomi was born on October 28, 1992. This German player has been playing Dota 2 for almost his entire life which seems to be the common thing for almost all great Dota 2 players ever. However, during his childhood, KuroKy had a lot of problems with legs and on more than one occasion he has said that his legs disability have led him to play video games in his childhood and especially Dota 2.
Back at that time, he would struggle a lot with using his legs but that did not prevent him from becoming one of the best Dota 2 players in the world in the last couple of years. Before he made his debut in the international Dota 2 competitions, KuroKy played for several Germany based teams but they competed only in local competitions.
However, he displayed huge talent in those local competitions while he was competing which was enough for some of the biggest European Dota 2 teams in that time to show their interest in this players. Eventually, KuroKy would step out of Germany based competition and move on to the international Dota 2 scene after he signed his first professional contract with Mousesports Dota 2 team.
In 2008, when KuroKy was just 16, mousesports participated at the DreamHack Winter 2008 together with Puppey and that will mark the beginning of the relationship between KuroKy and Puppey that will last for many years to come. After that, every tournament that KuroKy participated in did not bring any special results for him or his team.
However, the first time that KuroKy made a huge impact in Dota 2 competition was back at The International 2011 where he played with GosuGamers.net. At that tournament, KuroKy played together with Kebap, Mirakel, and Azen and already at that time he was considered to be a very good Dota 2 player.
After the International 2011, KuroKy would leave GosuGamers and join Virtus.pro but he will stay there for only a month before returning to mousesports. He also left mouseposrts very quickly, but he will join the organization once again in November 2011. Somehow, he kept coming back to this team several times over the years.
In 2013, however, he joined Natus Vincere where he spent more than a year. At that time, Natus Vincere was one of the best Dota 2 teams in the world. In that team, he had a very big role in the team but the things would start going downwards several weeks before he would leave the team. After Natus Vincere, he joined Team Secret where he also stayed for one year. After Team Secret he would join a little-known team called 5Jungz but he would stay there for only two months.
While playing for 5Jungz, KuroKy grabbed the attention of officials from Team Liquid who at that time was looking for a new player. In October 2015, it was announced that KuroKy will be joining the team as their new support player. It would not pass a long time before KuroKy would become the main player in the team and soon after that, he became the captain of Team Liquid.
Currently, he is still playing with Team Liquid and they seem to be better than ever. For KuroKy that is the opportunity to achieve everything that he has failed to do while playing for every other team in his professional career. He joined Team Liquid in 2015 and he is still in the team which means that he has been the longest in Team Liquid.
When KuroKy first appeared in the International 2011, he and his team, GosuGamers finished in the 13-16th place and that was just the start of his achievements in Dota 2 competitions. In 2012, he played for Mousesports and in April 2012, he managed to win his first international Dota 2 title when they defeated Counter Logic Gaming in the final of The Arena #1.
That year, he and mouseposrts also participated at the International but he was not able to improve his result from the year before and they once again finished in the 13-16th place. That year, they also finished in the 3rd pace at the StarLadder StarSeries Season 3. They would finish that season with the 5-16th place at the StarLadder StarSeries Season 4.
After KuroKy joined Na'Vi in 2013, his results started to improve significantly. Only that year, he and Na'Vi managed to win the first place at the Alienware Cup 2013 – Season 1, RaidCall Dota 2 League Season 3, The Defense Season 4, Techlabs Cup 2013, Season 3, WePlay Dota 2 League Season 2, Techlabs Cup 2013.
That year, they also participated at The International and it was a truly great tournament for Na'Vi and KuroKy. In the end, they have failed to win the title because they were defeated by Alliance in the grand finals. They were so close to winning in because the match had to go to game five.
The following year, KuroKy will be still playing for Na'Vi and they would continue with their good results as they would win the first place StarLadder StarSeries Season 8, Dota 2 Champions League Season 2. That year, he will also participate at the International and they would finish the competition in the 7-8th place which was much worse than the year before.
After leaving Na'Vi and joining Team Secret, KuroKy continued with good games as he managed to win the Dota Pit League Season 2, and XMG Captains Draft 2.0 in 2014. In 2015, they would win 2015 Red Bull Battle Grounds: Dota 2, The Summit 3, MarsTV Dota 2 League 2015 Spring, ESL One Frankfurt 2015. Besides that, they also won several minor tournaments that year.
However, his time in Team Liquid has been the most successful for him because they managed to win Star Ladder i-League Invitational #2, StarLadder i-League StarSeries Season 3, EPICENTER 2017, DreamLeague Season 7, as well as EPICENTER in 2016. In 2016, Team Liquid participated in the International and they finished in the 7-8th place that year.
This year's International might be a very good for them as they have been in the best form of all teams. No matter what happens, Kuro 'KuroKy' Salehi Takhasomi will go down in history as one of the most successful players in the history of Dota 2 eSports competitions.
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Korea's youngest sport gets global recognition
Hu Kwang, founder of hangung, received the Pioneer of Sports for All award during the closing ceremony of the 25th Tafisa World Congress Seoul 2017, held at the Floating Island in Seoul on Saturday. Korea's newest traditional sport has had its global competitiveness recognized.
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The award is given out to a recipient who has put a high level of contribution in sports for all regionally, domestically and nationally. As the founder of hangung, Hu created the popular sport and was recognized for globalizing it.
Among the member organizaions of The Association For International Sports For All (Tafisa), hangung is the only Korean sport and has expanded globally like taekwondo.
Hangung, or hand archery, is a mixture of tuho, or pitch-pot, Western archery and Korean archery. Games are played in a similar format to darts. Unlike darts, hangung uses a magnetic board and magnet-tipped arrows. The winner is determined by the total points after the arrows are thrown ten times, five with the left hand and five with the right hand. By using both hands, the sport allows individuals to practice flexibility and balance.
Since the game was first introduced in 2009, hangung has now developed into a popular sport with more than a million people playing the game. As more than 300 games are played each year, there are about 6,000 active referees and 200 coaches.
"I'll develop hangung as a global sport for all," Hu said. "I believe that the popularization of hangung will widen the communication between generations, age groups, class and districts."
Tafisa is the leading international sports for all organization founded in the 1960s with three primary goals - provide global networking and sharing opportunities, promote various sports for all program and events and develop sports for all and physical activities internationally. This was the first time the Tafisa World Congress has been held in Korea and about 600 Tafisa members from 90 countries attended the event. The congress was held at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul from Wednesday to Sunday.
BY KIM JI-HAN, KANG YOO-RIM [kang.yoorim@joongang.co.kr]


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