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Alea III plays a Third Stream Composition
Last year, the contemporary classical music ensemble Alea III performed the première of my composition Viola palustris. It would be fair to speak of Third Stream Music, since the piece is a concerto for a jazz soloist and a classical music ensemble.
Watch on youtube: Third Stream Music - Viola palustris by Alea IIIAlea III, dedicated to new musicAlea III is giving his Young Composers' Workshop Concert this Wednesday, January 27th, at 7:30pm in TSAI performance center, in Boston. The exciting program includes new music by the following composers:Graham Dixon (United Kingdom) Kittinger's FallAaron Krerowicz (USA) AsteriskLina Tonia (Greece) PrismaticEun Young Lee (Korea) Yeol-doo-dalMohammed Fairouz (United Arab Emirates) Symphony No. 2Gon Hwang (Korea) Cosmorleans ConcertoAntonis Anestis (Greece) Villa R. (homage à Paul Klee)Miles Bergsma (USA) Phoenix If you are a composer, make sure you check the Alea III's composition competition (you may submit an application until March 15)…
The Physics of Music & Sound at Harvard
Next week, Spring courses start at Harvard University. I am very excited to be a Head Teaching Fellow for the course The Physics of Music and Sound, taught by Professor Eric Heller. Eric Heller is a true sound lover, but his interests cross many boundaries, as you can check on the Heller Group page.A Gen Ed courseAll incoming students at Harvard College must complete, over the course of their undergraduate education, one letter-graded course in each of the eight categories in the Program in General Education. One goal is to ensure that the undergraduate education encompasses a broad range of topics and approaches. The Physics of Music and Sound are in the category Science of the Physical Universe.As Pr. Heller says in the course syllabus: In keeping with the new GenEd philosophy, the class will be made as participatory as possible. Discussions, live demonstrations of experiments, student demonstration of voice and instruments, computer experiments that you can also easily do, peer ins…
Max patches - phase vocoder & audio freeze back online
After I wrote the Computer Music Journal article A Tutorial on Spectral Sound Processing Using Max/MSP and Jitter, I made available a number of Max patches designed to study graphical sound processing, time stretching, and spectral audio freeze, and to create new music! Several professors use these patches when they teach the FFT (Fast Fourier Transform) in Max and its musical applications.
you'll have to browse down the page to find my name & the associated patchesThese patches disappeared from cycling74's web site when they revamped it in November of 2009. Good news, the share page is back; download here 16 free spectral Max patches:1-record-spectrum-in-matrix record sound directly in spectral domain2-record-play-frame-by-frame schematic playback3-record-play-speed-control playback slower or faster4-explore-the-sonogram the sonogram is an essential tool for the modern musician5-spectrum-your-graphical-transformations build your own graphical sound processing6-interpolate-…
Electroclarinet 1 - From draft to score
Looking for the studio album? Visit www.electroclarinet.comThe draft of Electroclarinet 1My score for the première of Electroclarinet 1A serial composition inspired by Steve Vai and Wolfgang Amadeus MozartAs you may recall, this title was one of the slides in my Shanghai Max MSP (and beyond) presentation. The Steve Vai influence may be obvious (when I was composing, I discovered his double DVD Where the Wild Things Are.) So I'll try to highlight how the piece is related to twelve-tone serialism and Mozart.The easiest link is Mozart: you might have already recognized that the last minute of Electroclarinet 1 is no more than 18/60 - True Night, a Mozart-inspired minute of music. Now, how is this music serial?Well, it turns out that 18/60 - True Night is not just the last section of Electroclarinet 1, but really a seed for the whole composition. You can see that by comparing the draft above with the score of 18/60 - True Night.We can also trace the three first pitches of True Night t…
Electroclarinet 1 - Live in Shanghai
Looking for the studio album? Visit www.electroclarinet.comI recorded my own performance of Electroclarinet 1 in Shanghai. This is the direct sound from the clarinet (do you see the wireless microphone on the picture?) and the live electronics.
Shanghai, October 20th, 2009. Hope you like the white clarinet bell!
Picture by a member of the festival's organization.
Check the program notes on this announcement.Frozen sounds in Electroclarinet 1It's winter, and although it's not too cold in Cambridge today, it's a good time to talk about audio freeze (the equivalent of frozen frames in video). We can hear two different versions of frozen sounds in this composition:from 2:50 to 3:50, several tremolos (sometimes arpeggios) are immediately frozen, and followed most of the time by a melodic phrase.from 4:48, a high pitch (concert A) is frozen. Later, notes are added to this sound, building into a chord. The first note is added at 5:00, then 5:03, etc. The ice is melting at 5:26, …
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This paper reported the tensile strength of the difference of modeling condition on the FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) 3D printer. The FDM 3D printer is rapidly spread with the end of patent protection in 2009. The FDM models mainly use the prototyping part and art, because that models have low strength. This time we paid attention to that actual models weight is lighter than designing models weight to conduct study on strength. And we investigated the cause of the phenomenon of decrease of polymer extrusion by replacing with the injection molding method. The tensile test proved that the strength of model can be improved by the kind of extruder head. This paper reported influence of the cooling in the supply part of extruder head and temperature of the polymer on the strength of FDM 3D models.
H. Endo and T. Umeno, "Study on the Influence of Temperature of Extruder Head on the Strength of the FDM 3D Printing Model," J. Robot. Mechatron., Vol.29, No.4, pp. 767-771, 2017.
 R. Angle, A. Q. Asif, Q. Yasir, and R. Rehman, "Rheological Properties of ABS at Low Shear Rates: Effects of Phase Heterogeneity," Malaysian Polymer J., Vol.4, No.2, pp. 29-36, 2009.
 S. Hwang, E. I. Reyes, K.-s. Moon, R. C. Rumpf, and N. S. Kim, "Thermo-mechanical Characterization of Metal/Polymer Composite Filaments and Printing Parameter Study for Fused Deposition Modeling in the 3D Printing Process," J. of Electronic Materials, Vol.44, No.3, 2015.
 L. Novakova-Marcincinova and J. Novak-Marcincin, "Verification of mechanical properties of ABS materials used in FDM rapid prototyping," Proc. in Manufacturing Systems, Vol.8, Issue 2, 2013.
 A. R. T. Perez, D. A. Roberson, and R. B. Wicker, "Fracture surface analysis of 3D-printed tensile specimens of novel ABS-based materials," J. of Failure Analysis and Prevention, Vol.14, Issue 3, pp. 343-353, 2014.
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 M. S. Krupashankara, "Mathematical modeling and experimental evaluation of the tensile properties of multiwalled carbon nanotubes filled Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene composites," i-Manager's J. on Material Science, Vol.3, Issue 1, pp. 23-30, 2015.
 M. S. Hossain, D. Espalin, M. Perez, and R. Wicker, "Improving Tensile Mechanical Properties of FDM-Manufactured Specimens via Modifying Build Parameters," 24th Int. SFF Symposium – An Additive Manufacturing Conf., pp. 380-392, 2013.
 A. Bagsik, "Mechanical properties of fused deposition modeling parts," ANTEC2011, 9085, 2001.
 H. Eiliat and J. Urbanic, "Experimental Evaluation of Light-weighting Design Options for the Fused Deposition Modelling Process," The 2015 Industrial and Systems Engineering Research Conf., 2015.
 I. Durgun and R. Ertan, "Experimental investigation of FDM process for improvement of mechanical properties and production cost," Rapid Prototyping J., Vol.20, Issue 3, pp. 228-235, 2014.
 K. Arakaki, T. Hamabe, and T. Tanaka, "Study of new hybrid material of polymer of using 3D print modeling filament," Applied Materials Engineering Laboratory, Doshisha University, 2014.
 K. Arakawa, "Dynamic sliding friction and similarity with Stokes' law," Tribology Int., Vol.94, pp. 77-81, 2016.
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It took Jane a while of bouncing between different houses before she thought, "I'm homeless, I don't have anywhere to live". The 19-year-old spent three weeks living out of her car with her dog before, finally, this month she moved into a new home in Merimbula. Jane, whose name has been changed to preserve her anonymity, decided to speak out for Youth Homelessness Matters Day on Wednesday, April 17 to help raise awareness of how homelessness can happen to anyone. "As long as you still try, you still push through and you still ask for help, I feel you will still get somewhere," she said. READ MORE: Homelessness is on the rise, says Bega social worker At first she stayed with her mother, but then her mother was evicted from the house so she lived between her father's and her partner's mother's houses. Then her partner's mother moved interstate and there was no room for her stay at her father's place, which meant she had to live in her car while drastically trying to find a new home to rent, struggling to find a place especially as she had her dog. "Things happened so fast. Next thing I know I'm living out of my car and I'm a burden," she said. While this was stressful enough, Jane continued to work her full-time job in the health industry as well as study at university. South East Women And Children Services (SEWACS) instigated the Youth Homelessness Matters Day in Littleton Gardens, Bega on Wednesday. Over the past year they supported 92 youths in the Bega Valley who were couch surfing - which is the main form of homelessness in the area. READ MORE: Bega Valley women in the shadows: Experiencing domestic violence One of the people they supported was Jane, who spoke to the Bega District News in the gardens and was over the moon about finally having a home to live in. "I just can't wait to get back home and spend time there!" she said. "I wanted stability for so long and I felt like I haven't had it. "I felt like the only place I really belonged was my car as it was the only thing in my name." She knows other people who are homeless in the area and wanted the community to know "the obvious signs of homelessness aren't so obvious". "They just cruise and couch surf," she said. "People don't say 'I don't have anywhere to live', they just get on with surviving."
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April 17 2019 - 4:30PM
Youth homelessness in Bega Valley: 19yo spends three weeks living in car
Albert McKnight
IMPORTANT ISSUE: Raising awareness of youth homelessness in Bega on Wednesday are SEWACS' Skye Woolhouse and Kylie Furnell as well as Bega's Rani Quin (middle).
It took Jane a while of bouncing between different houses before she thought, "I'm homeless, I don't have anywhere to live".
The 19-year-old spent three weeks living out of her car with her dog before, finally, this month she moved into a new home in Merimbula.
Jane, whose name has been changed to preserve her anonymity, decided to speak out for Youth Homelessness Matters Day on Wednesday, April 17 to help raise awareness of how homelessness can happen to anyone.
"As long as you still try, you still push through and you still ask for help, I feel you will still get somewhere," she said.
READ MORE: Homelessness is on the rise, says Bega social worker
At first she stayed with her mother, but then her mother was evicted from the house so she lived between her father's and her partner's mother's houses.
Then her partner's mother moved interstate and there was no room for her stay at her father's place, which meant she had to live in her car while drastically trying to find a new home to rent, struggling to find a place especially as she had her dog.
"Things happened so fast. Next thing I know I'm living out of my car and I'm a burden," she said.
While this was stressful enough, Jane continued to work her full-time job in the health industry as well as study at university.
South East Women And Children Services (SEWACS) instigated the Youth Homelessness Matters Day in Littleton Gardens, Bega on Wednesday. Over the past year they supported 92 youths in the Bega Valley who were couch surfing - which is the main form of homelessness in the area.
READ MORE: Bega Valley women in the shadows: Experiencing domestic violence
One of the people they supported was Jane, who spoke to the Bega District News in the gardens and was over the moon about finally having a home to live in.
"I just can't wait to get back home and spend time there!" she said.
"I wanted stability for so long and I felt like I haven't had it.
"I felt like the only place I really belonged was my car as it was the only thing in my name."
She knows other people who are homeless in the area and wanted the community to know "the obvious signs of homelessness aren't so obvious".
"They just cruise and couch surf," she said.
"People don't say 'I don't have anywhere to live', they just get on with surviving."
Discuss "Youth homelessness in Bega Valley: 19yo spends three weeks living in car"
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Base ten decimal number 4.74 converted to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point standard
How to convert the decimal number 4.74(10)
32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point
(1 bit for sign, 8 bits for exponent, 23 bits for mantissa)
1. First, convert to binary (base 2) the integer part: 4. Divide the number repeatedly by 2, keeping track of each remainder, until we get a quotient that is equal to zero:
2. Construct the base 2 representation of the integer part of the number, by taking all the remainders starting from the bottom of the list constructed above:
4(10) =
3. Convert to binary (base 2) the fractional part: 0.74. Multiply it repeatedly by 2, keeping track of each integer part of the results, until we get a fractional part that is equal to zero:
#) multiplying = integer + fractional part;
1) 0.74 × 2 = 1 + 0.48;
10) 0.88 × 2 = 1 + 0.76;
We didn't get any fractional part that was equal to zero. But we had enough iterations (over Mantissa limit) and at least one integer that was different from zero => FULL STOP (losing precision...)
4. Construct the base 2 representation of the fractional part of the number, by taking all the integer parts of the multiplying operations, starting from the top of the constructed list above:
0.74(10) =
0.1011 1101 0111 0000 1010 0011(2)
Positive number before normalization:
100.1011 1101 0111 0000 1010 0011(2)
5. Normalize the binary representation of the number, shifting the decimal mark 2 positions to the left so that only one non zero digit remains to the left of it:
100.1011 1101 0111 0000 1010 0011(2) =
100.1011 1101 0111 0000 1010 0011(2) × 20 =
1.0010 1111 0101 1100 0010 1000 11(2) × 22
Up to this moment, there are the following elements that would feed into the 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point representation:
Sign: 0 (a positive number)
Exponent (unadjusted): 2
Mantissa (not normalized): 1.0010 1111 0101 1100 0010 1000 11
6. Adjust the exponent in 8 bit excess/bias notation and then convert it from decimal (base 10) to 8 bit binary, by using the same technique of repeatedly dividing by 2:
Exponent (adjusted) =
Exponent (unadjusted) + 2(8-1) - 1 =
2 + 2(8-1) - 1 =
(2 + 127)(10) =
129(10) =
7. Normalize mantissa, remove the leading (the leftmost) bit, since it's allways 1 (and the decimal point, if the case) then adjust its length to 23 bits, by removing the excess bits, from the right (if any of the excess bits is set on 1, we are losing precision...):
Mantissa (normalized) =
1. 001 0111 1010 1110 0001 0100 011 =
001 0111 1010 1110 0001 0100
The three elements that make up the number's 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point representation:
Sign (1 bit) =
0 (a positive number)
Exponent (8 bits) =
Mantissa (23 bits) =
Number 4.74, a decimal, converted from decimal system (base 10)
32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point:
0 - 1000 0001 - 001 0111 1010 1110 0001 0100
0-10000001-00101111010111000010100
(32 bits IEEE 754)
Sign (1 bit):
Exponent (8 bits):
Mantissa (23 bits):
Convert decimal numbers from base ten to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point standard
Decimal number: Convert to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point standard
A number in 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point standard representation requires three building elements: sign (it takes 1 bit and it's either 0 for positive or 1 for negative numbers), exponent (8 bits), mantissa (23 bits)
Latest decimal numbers converted from base ten to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 floating point binary standard representation
4.74 = 0 - 1000 0001 - 001 0111 1010 1110 0001 0100 Jul 18 16:01 UTC (GMT)
256 = 0 - 1000 0111 - 000 0000 0000 0000 0000 0000 Jul 18 16:01 UTC (GMT)
12 454 = 0 - 1000 1100 - 100 0010 1001 1000 0000 0000 Jul 18 16:01 UTC (GMT)
0.012 3 = 0 - 0111 1000 - 100 1001 1000 0101 1111 0000 Jul 18 16:01 UTC (GMT)
-17.05 = 1 - 1000 0011 - 000 1000 0110 0110 0110 0110 Jul 18 16:00 UTC (GMT)
0.000 38 = 0 - 0111 0011 - 100 0111 0011 1010 1011 1100 Jul 18 16:00 UTC (GMT)
28.38 = 0 - 1000 0011 - 110 0011 0000 1010 0011 1101 Jul 18 16:00 UTC (GMT)
11.3 = 0 - 1000 0010 - 011 0100 1100 1100 1100 1100 Jul 18 15:58 UTC (GMT)
11.125 = 0 - 1000 0010 - 011 0010 0000 0000 0000 0000 Jul 18 15:58 UTC (GMT)
All base ten decimal numbers converted to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point
How to convert decimal numbers from base ten to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point standard
Follow the steps below to convert a base 10 decimal number to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point:
1. If the number to be converted is negative, start with its the positive version.
2. First convert the integer part. Divide repeatedly by 2 the base ten positive representation of the integer number that is to be converted to binary, until we get a quotient that is equal to zero, keeping track of each remainder.
3. Construct the base 2 representation of the positive integer part of the number, by taking all the remainders of the previous dividing operations, starting from the bottom of the list constructed above. Thus, the last remainder of the divisions becomes the first symbol (the leftmost) of the base two number, while the first remainder becomes the last symbol (the rightmost).
4. Then convert the fractional part. Multiply the number repeatedly by 2, until we get a fractional part that is equal to zero, keeping track of each integer part of the results.
5. Construct the base 2 representation of the fractional part of the number by taking all the integer parts of the previous multiplying operations, starting from the top of the constructed list above (they should appear in the binary representation, from left to right, in the order they have been calculated).
6. Normalize the binary representation of the number, by shifting the decimal point (or if you prefer, the decimal mark) "n" positions either to the left or to the right, so that only one non zero digit remains to the left of the decimal point.
7. Adjust the exponent in 8 bit excess/bias notation and then convert it from decimal (base 10) to 8 bit binary, by using the same technique of repeatedly dividing by 2, as shown above:
Exponent (adjusted) = Exponent (unadjusted) + 2(8-1) - 1
8. Normalize mantissa, remove the leading (leftmost) bit, since it's allways '1' (and the decimal sign if the case) and adjust its length to 23 bits, either by removing the excess bits from the right (losing precision...) or by adding extra '0' bits to the right.
9. Sign (it takes 1 bit) is either 1 for a negative or 0 for a positive number.
Example: convert the negative number -25.347 from decimal system (base ten) to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point:
1. Start with the positive version of the number:
|-25.347| = 25.347
2. First convert the integer part, 25. Divide it repeatedly by 2, keeping track of each remainder, until we get a quotient that is equal to zero:
We have encountered a quotient that is ZERO => FULL STOP
3. Construct the base 2 representation of the integer part of the number by taking all the remainders of the previous dividing operations, starting from the bottom of the list constructed above:
25(10) = 1 1001(2)
4. Then convert the fractional part, 0.347. Multiply repeatedly by 2, keeping track of each integer part of the results, until we get a fractional part that is equal to zero:
1) 0.347 × 2 = 0 + 0.694;
10) 0.664 × 2 = 1 + 0.328;
We didn't get any fractional part that was equal to zero. But we had enough iterations (over Mantissa limit = 23) and at least one integer part that was different from zero => FULL STOP (losing precision...).
5. Construct the base 2 representation of the fractional part of the number, by taking all the integer parts of the previous multiplying operations, starting from the top of the constructed list above:
0.347(10) = 0.0101 1000 1101 0100 1111 1101(2)
6. Summarizing - the positive number before normalization:
25.347(10) = 1 1001.0101 1000 1101 0100 1111 1101(2)
7. Normalize the binary representation of the number, shifting the decimal point 4 positions to the left so that only one non-zero digit stays to the left of the decimal point:
25.347(10) =
1 1001.0101 1000 1101 0100 1111 1101(2) =
1 1001.0101 1000 1101 0100 1111 1101(2) × 20 =
1.1001 0101 1000 1101 0100 1111 1101(2) × 24
8. Up to this moment, there are the following elements that would feed into the 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point:
Sign: 1 (a negative number)
Mantissa (not-normalized): 1.1001 0101 1000 1101 0100 1111 1101
9. Adjust the exponent in 8 bit excess/bias notation and then convert it from decimal (base 10) to 8 bit binary (base 2), by using the same technique of repeatedly dividing it by 2, as already demonstrated above:
Exponent (adjusted) = Exponent (unadjusted) + 2(8-1) - 1 = (4 + 127)(10) = 131(10) =
10. Normalize the mantissa, remove the leading (leftmost) bit, since it's allways '1' (and the decimal point) and adjust its length to 23 bits, by removing the excess bits from the right (losing precision...):
Mantissa (normalized): 100 1010 1100 0110 1010 0111
Sign (1 bit) = 1 (a negative number)
Exponent (8 bits) = 1000 0011
Mantissa (23 bits) = 100 1010 1100 0110 1010 0111
Number -25.347, converted from the decimal system (base 10) to 32 bit single precision IEEE 754 binary floating point =


Rhodes University, she told them, is among a small group of universities that produce the bulk of research and postgraduate outputs.
"But our successes are not only due to academics. The success of this very special institution comes from the efforts of everyone – the cooks in the kitchen, the cleaners, the admin staff, the technicians in the labs, the drivers, the people who look after the grounds and gardens – every single person contributes to the place that is Rhodes University… in no small way. And you are all valued," she told them.
However, Rhodes University is not without its challenges, she explained. The University still has a long way to go to transform its staff body, particular in more senior positions, although it has had enormous success in changing its student demographics, both in gender and social group.
"Women are very heavily represented in this campus, especially in our student body. We all applauded when, at our recent graduation ceremonies, Vice-Chancellor Dr Sizwe Mabizela announced the women graduates outweighed the men," she said.
Some would say Rhodes University is challenged by its location in a town as small as Grahamstown, beset by poverty and unemployment. "However, I think our location is a benefit. It allows us to turn the strengths that come from us being a place of knowledge to the service of our local community – and to learn from those communities to make our knowledge even stronger," Boughey continued.


I have been so busy lately, I feel like I've lost track of the calendar year. It doesn't help that the weather hasn't felt like November, with many days seeing above normal temperatures. The snow that normally falls in the month of November... well, it just hasn't happened. I am still running out the door without a coat on. I just can't get into the "it's time-for-cold-weather" mindset.
When I drove through our neighborhood's "village" this morning and saw holiday decorations going up, I panicked. We are on the cusp of the holiday season and I have done nothing to prepare myself for this! There has been no thought yet of gift-giving, but even worse... there has been no thought given to the experiments I usually have planned for my kitchen this time of year. Normally, I have files of recipes, and all of these accumulated recipes wait patiently for their turn; but not this year... I've done nothing.
So,this morning I frantically began pulling recipes, and when I found this one for Dark Chocolate with Peanuts and Orange Peel I rushed to my kitchen and got to work.
Is it good? A friend stopped by after I had finished and kept returning to the glass jar for, "one more piece." If there is any left the end of the week, I plan to smash it and add the pieces to homemade vanilla bean ice cream... that's if there is any left.
1. Line a 12-inch-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil; chill. With a vegetable peeler, remove zest from the orange in long pieces (reserve orange for another use). With a sharp knife, cut zest into very fine strips, about 1 inch long.
2. Place 3/4 of the chocolate in a mircrowave safe bowl. In 20 second bursts, melt chocolate, stopping to stir until melted. Once melted, stir in the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped chocolate and stir until all of the chocolate has melted and is smooth. Stir in half the orange zest and 3/4 of the peanuts. Immediately pour onto the prepared sheet and quickly spread the mixture 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle with the remaining orange zest, peanuts and fleur de sel.
3. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Break the bark into pieces. Layer between pieces of parchment or waxed paper and store in an air-tight container.


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Мустафа́ II (, ; , Эдирне— , Стамбул) — султан Османской империи, правивший в 1695—1703 годах.

Биография

Сын султана Мехмеда IV и Эметуллах Рабия Гюльнуш Султан. В отличие от двух своих предшественников, до вступления на престол не содержался в «Клетке» Топкапы, а проживал в Эдирне, где пользовался относительной свободой.

В первые годы своего правления пытался переломить неудачный для турок ход войны со «Священной Лигой». В 1696 году лично возглавил армию на Балканах, за счет большого численного перевеса над австрийцами добился некоторых успехов. В следующем, 1697 году, турецкая армия под командованием великого визиря  была разгромлена под Зентой имперскими войсками Евгения Савойского. В 1696 году русские войска взяли Азов (см. Азовские походы).

В 1699 году был подписан Карловицкий мирный договор, по которому к Венеции отходили Морея и Далмация, Австрия получала Венгрию и Трансильванию, Польша — Подолье. По Константинопольскому договору 1700 года России уступался Азов.

После окончания войны Мустафа жил в основном в Эдирне, где занимался охотой. В августе 1703 года против него в Константинополе началось восстание, к восставшим присоединилась часть янычар. Повстанцы организовали поход на Эдирне. При встрече повстанцев с правительственными войсками, последние перешли на их сторону, после чего Мустафа отрекся от престола в пользу своего брата Ахмеда III. Через 4 месяца бывший султан умер (возможно, был отравлен).

Семья
 Жёны и наложницы
 Алидженаб Кадын-эфенди (ум. апрель 1699)
 Салиха Себкати-султан (ок. 1680 — 21 сентября 1739)
 Хафисе Кадын-эфенди (1683 — ок. 1730)
 Шехсувар-султан (1676 — 27 апреля 1756)
 Афифе Кадын-эфенди
 Хюмашах Кадын-эфенди (ум. 1700)
 Хатидже Кадын-эфенди
 Ханифе-хатун
 Фатьма Шахин-хатун
 Хафитен-хатун
 Анна София фон Виппах — жена Эрнста Вильгельма фон Ханштайна. По версии Алдерсона, вместе с сыном Гейнрихом была захвачена во время кампании 1695 года и 15 сентября за красоту взята в гарем.

 Сыновья
 Махмуд I (2 августа 1696 — 13/14 декабря 1754; мать — Салиха Себкати-султан)
 шехзаде Сулейман (1697 — ок. 1699)
 шехзаде Мехмед (27 ноября 1698 — 3 июня 1703; мать — Хафисе Кадын-эфенди)
 Осман III (2 января 1699 — 30 октября 1757; мать — Шехсувар-султан)
 шехзаде Хасан (28 марта 1699 — май 1733)
 шехзаде Ахмед (14 апреля — 10 октября 1699)
 шехзаде Хюсейн (16 мая 1699 — 19 сентября 1700)
 шехзаде Селим (7 сентября 1699 — 30 июня/8 июля 1701; мать — Хафисе Кадын-эфенди)
 шехзаде Мурад (1702 — 1703; мать — Хафисе Кадын-эфенди)
 шехзаде Ахмед (3 марта — август 1703; мать — Хафисе Кадын-эфенди)
 шехзаде Мурад (3 марта — 29 декабря 1703; мать — Хафисе Кадын-эфенди)

 Дочери
 Атике-султан (23 октября 1694 — ок. 1696)
 Айше-султан (10 апреля 1696 — 26 сентября 1752) — с 1702 года (по другим данным с марта—апреля 1708) была замужем за Кёпрюлюзаде Нуманом-пашой (1668 — 28 января 1719); с 1720 года предположительно была замужем за Тезкереджи Ибрагимом-пашой (ум. 23 мая 1722); с 1724/1725 года была замужем за Коджа Мустафой-пашой (ум. 1728).
 Эмине-султан (1 сентября 1696 — 1738/1739) — с 1703 года (по другим данным — с 1708) была замужем за великим визирем Чорлулу Али-пашой (1670 — казнён в декабре 1711); с 1712 года была замужем или была обручена с Реджепом-пашой (ум. 1726); была замужем за Ибрагимом (ум. 1724), сыном Кыз Хюсейна-паши; с июля 1728 года была замужем за Мухассалом Абдуллой-пашой (ум. в апреле 1736).
 Сафие-султан (13 октября 1696 — 15 мая 1778) — с 1703 года (по другим данным с 1710) была замужем за Мактулзаде Али-пашой (ум. в сентябре 1723), сыном великого визиря Мерзифонлу Кара Мустафы-паши и Кючюк-султан, дочери Мехмеда IV, от которого имела сына Баязида и дочь Захиде (ум. 6 февраля 1790); с 1725/1726 года была замужем за Мирзой Мехмедом-пашой (ум. в январе 1728); была замужем за Кара Мустафой (ум. 1736); с 1740 года была замужем за Хаджи Эбубекиром-пашой (1674 — январь 1759).
 Уммюгюльсюм-султан (10 июня 1700 — 1 мая 1701)
 Эметуллах-султан (1700 или 1695/1703 — 19/21 апреля 1727) — с июня 1720 года была замужем за Сирке Османом-пашой (ум. 1724), который ранее был женат на Рукие-султан — дочери султана Мехмеда IV. В браке Эметуллах родила двоих дочерей Хибетуллах (1725 — 1766) и Эметуллах (ум. 1744).
 Исмихан-султан (1700)
 Рукие-султан (ум. 1698/1699)
 Фатьма-султан (ум. 1699/1700)
 Рукие-султан (ум. 24 декабря 1703)
 Зейнеб-султан (ум. 18/28 декабря 1705)
 Эсма-султан

Примечания

Литература

Ссылки
 www.osmanli700.gen.tr
 www.theottomans.org

Султаны Османской империи
Монархи, отрёкшиеся от престола
Похороненные в мавзолее Турхан-султан

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Jazmine Sullivan debuts new song 'Mascara,' off her upcoming album 'Reality Show,' due next year.
On the laidback R&B cut, Jaz sings about trying to keep up with appearances and hiding her flaws from the outside world. The track is a very nice album cut, with a really good concept. The appeal in it is that it's different for her and the lyrics are far from cliche.
"Most people think I'm shallow 'cause I'm always dressed like I'm goin' out to the club. But I gotta keep up 'cause there's new chicks poppin' up every day and they want the same thing," she sings. Slay a bit, Jazmine! This knocks.


According to DIN 51060, these are materials which have a Seger cone drop point greater than SK 17 (about 1500°C), but this definition has practically no meaning. In general, refractory materials are ceramic materials that are used permanently at temperatures above 600°C.
The materials are grouped in oxidic or non-oxidic refractory materials. Oxidic materials are mostly based on SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, CaO, ZrO2 and Cr2O3. The most important non-oxidic refractory materials are carbon or carbides and nitrides for special applications.
High temperature insulation products are used in industrial applications to minimize the heat/energy loss.
These insulation materials have a porosity >45%. High and fine porosity leads to low thermal conductivity. We dedicate a complete page on thermal conductivity later (work is in progress).
Which insulation materials are used is usually determined by the application. Operating temperature, chemical resistance and system operation (temperature change) specify the type of insulation material. The differences between the thermal insulation products are illustrated by a comparison of typical thermal conductivities.
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Writers' Forum Kuwait, the unique multi-lingual association of poets and writers from different parts India residing in Kuwait, gathered for its monthly meeting on 28th Dec 2018, at the house of the President of the Forum, Mrs. Maimuna Ali Chougle, a renowned urdu writer.
The meeting was convened by the Finance Secretary of the Forum, Mrs. Nazneen Ali, a hindi, urdu and engish poetess and writer. Mr Mohan Singh, a senior member who recites his daughter's poetry was the Chief Guest of the evening while Mr S. Qamar Minto, the Vice President of the Forum and a seasoned urdu poet, presided over the meeting.
At the inception, Mrs. Nazneen Ali paid tribute to the icon of urdu poetry Mirza Ghalib whose 221st Birth Anniversary was celebrated on the 27th Dec. She also congratulated Forum's senior member and urdu poet Ibrahim Sange Qasid for his new book "Mohabbat Nibhate Rahenge", a collection of urdu ghazals / poetry.
This was followed by a key note by the President of the Forum Mrs Maimuna Chougle, who updated the members about the Forum's upcoming event of the Republic Day Mushaira and the Indian Embassy's invitation to the hindi poets for the Hindi Diwas celebration.
The meeting comprised of two sessions. In the first session, Mrs Maimuna Chougle read a very apt article in urdu about Mirza Ghalib's letter writing skills. This was followed by an informative article in English titled "Free ? We? How Free are We?, by Mrs Sabiha Bilgrami. The article featured some interesting statistics that enriched the audience.
The second session was a mix of melodious poetries and some thought provoking, some motivational and some emotional creations where each poet showcased his /her art of weaving the words to bring out meaningful verses. The poets Ameeruddin Ameer, Rajiv Athavale, Mrs. Chaya Athavale, Mrs. Nazneen Ali, Mrs. Parul Chaturvedi and Mrs. Priyanka Baranwal recited their poems in hindi. Tushar Mishra and Biswa Ranjan recited their poetry in Oddiya with a brief translation of the same in hindi. Urdu poets Sayeed Nazar Kadapawi and Ibrahim Sange Qasid also presented their poems.
Mr Mohan Singh, the Chief Guest of the evening recited his daughter's poetry on friendship and commended the unique work of each of thmembers. In his Presidential remarks Mr Qamar Minto highlighted the important role that writers play in the unity and National Integration of our country. He also recited his poetry in urdu.
The occasion was graced by the presence of the Patrons of Writer's Forum Mr Ali Chougle, Ms Matheen and Dr Rubina Chougle. The meeting concluded with the members thanking the hosts of the evening Mr Ali Chougle and Mrs Maimuna Chougle for their whole hearted hospitality.


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Teacher Review for Farm Blitz
Not a Bad Game......Hard to See Where it Fits in School
Kennesaw, United States
Great for Homework
I think you could use this game in a business game to understand things like interest and savings. You could also use this game in lower grades to learn matching, or it could be an intro in rural schools to younger children in aspects of managing a farm. It's difficult though to shoe horn this into a class. It does not directly relate to a class so the ideas at the beginning are things that try to shoe horn it in a class
I think the game is ok and it could get addictive, but it is not a game that directly relates with many aspects of a child's education. You can learn some financial aspects like interest, and it does teach some aspects of hard work. It could also be used to teach matching as there is an aspect of matching three crops in a row. Overall, its a game that is fun as has some learning quality, but it would be hard to use in a class


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Tag Archives: Bertold Brecht
Marcel Reich-Ranicki
Marcel Reich-Ranicki met his wife Theophila in the Warsaw ghetto. They escaped together, walking away from a freight train, and were hidden for years by friends and strangers. But the rest of his family was killed by Nazis in World War II. Yet after the war and, as tagesschau.de said, after having witnessed the complete breakdown of the ethics of the German people, Mr. Reich-Ranicki decided to live in Germany and pursue a life devoted to literature there. He was a literary editor at Die Zeit and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, among others, and discovered television late in life where he contributed wonderfully to, as many have said after his death this month at the age of 93, the education of the German people, "Volksbildung." His television show "The Literary Quartett" was watched by millions each week. His polite public refusal of the German Television Award in 2008 is popular YouTube viewing to this day:
"Ladies and gentlemen. In my life, and in the fifty years I've spent in Germany—a bit more than fifty all told, I spent my youth in Germany as well, in Berlin. In those many years I have received many literary prizes. Very many. They included the highest ones, such as the Goethe prize, the Thomas Mann prize, and some others. And I always said thank you for these prizes, as you should, and, please forgive me when I speak openly: it didn't present any difficulties to me! To say thank you for these prizes! But today I'm in a very bad situation. I must react somehow to this prize I have received. And [?] said to me, please, please, please, don't say anything too rough! Yes. (Laughter.) Truthfully. I don't want to aggrieve anyone, insult or hurt anyone, no. I don't want to do that. But I would also like to say very openly that I will not accept this prize."
Apparently he concluded each Literary Quartett episode with a quote from Bertold Brecht: "Und so sehen wir betroffen den Vorhang zu und alle Fragen offen." This can be translated as "and so we see, deeply moved, the curtain closed and all questions open," yet if Fragen were not capitalized it would completely change the meaning of the sentence, turning it into the preface "and everyone openly questioning" anything that followed his show. ZDF heute journal's Marietta Slomka said Mr. Reich-Ranicki is also said to have said, "I don't want to bore myself."
Update on 01 Jun 2014: The city of Frankfurt/Main held a celebration in the Paulskirche commemorating what would have been Marcel Reich-Ranicki's 94th birthday. Some of the speeches will be printed in the Feuilleton of the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung on 02 Jun 2014.
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"Den kleinen Kreis der Kenner zu einem grossen Kreis der Kenner zu machen"
Much-loved words of Bertold Brecht in the 1930's. He said, "What is democratic is turning the small group of people 'in the know' into a large group of people 'in the know.'"
(Dane KLY nen k rice dare kenner tsoo eye nem GROSS en k rice dare kenner tsoo MOCHH en.)
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"Wir brauchen keine Volksarmee, wir brauchen Butter!"
"We don't need a People's Army, we need butter!" The East German uprising of 1953 will celebrate its sixtieth anniversary on 17 June 2013. To spread the word about the general strike on 16 June, people went through the streets of East Berlin the night before calling out where and when to meet, as well as slogans like this one. During the day East German protesters apparently used loudspeaker cars and bicycles to communicate between strikes in the central and outlying districts, while the strikers themselves got around on public transportation such as trams and the metro. Wikipedia says a West Berlin radio station reported about the East Berlin strike, probably helping the protests spread to other East German towns.
Bertold Brecht wrote a poem about 17 June 1953 called "The Solution."
After the uprising of the 17th June
The Secretary of the Writers Union
Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee
Stating that the people
Had forfeited the confidence of the government
And could win it back only
By redoubled efforts.
Would it not be easier
In that case for the government
To dissolve the people
And elect another?
(Vir brow chh en k eye neh FOLKS arm ae, vir brow chh en BOO ter.)
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Ships keep Dixon part of team
Manitowoc Lincoln's longtime coach is still remembered and missed as team preps for season
Ships keep Dixon part of team Manitowoc Lincoln's longtime coach is still remembered and missed as team preps for season Check out this story on htrnews.com: http://htrne.ws/1NIxwCg
Steve Clark, USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin Published 5:32 p.m. CT Aug. 20, 2015 | Updated 8:40 p.m. CT Aug. 20, 2015
Manitowoc Lincoln's Logan Kettner makes the tackle on Ashwaubenon's Sam Wisneski during a game on Aug. 29, 2014 at Ron Rubick Municipal Field in Manitowoc.(Photo: HTR Media file)Buy Photo
As the Manitowoc Lincoln football team prepared for Aug. 21's season opener against Pulaski, the team took a little break from the practice field and the film room.
To honor former coach John Dixon, who passed away suddenly following last season, the team visited his grave Aug. 18 and left a football there as a sign that the longtime coach was still part of the program.
"I talked to the captains about keeping him a part of the team because he didn't chose to not be a part of our team. He lost that opportunity, so it's our responsibility to maintain his being a part of the team," said Rick Ducat, a longtime Dixon assistant coach who is now the team's head coach. "The first thing we thought ... was bring him a ball. I'm going to stop by there and give him his call sheet.
"The idea is that he didn't walk away from it, so he is still on the team and we just have to keep him a part of it."
Dixon's absence through the first few weeks of practice hasn't been something that has paralyzed the program. Formations must be learned. Defensive responsibilities must be covered. Conditioning must be done. The season must roll on.
Yet, it's in small snippets, certain moments when it's obvious to Ducat that his predecessor is no longer in their midst.
Late-Manitowoc Lincoln football coach runs through offensive blocking assignments with players on Aug. 7, 2012. To honor Dixon, who passed away suddenly following last season, the team visited his grave Aug. 18 and left a football there as a sign that the longtime coach was still part of the program. (Photo: HTR Media file photo)
"You walk onto the field and you meet up with the team and the coaches and that's where we always would talk about our plans for the day," Ducat said. "John was always in that conversation and had some good jokes or some good comments, so you miss that."
As the football season marches on, there will be emotional moments for the coaches, the players, Dixon's family and likely anyone who spent time around the Lincoln football program. Certain sights, sounds and experiences are going to conjure up memories.
Some of those recollections will sting a bit or bring a momentary pause, while others will be accompanied by a laugh or two.
"For me, being in the booth, I would be listening to John say a call and then change the call, then the kid is running out to the huddle and he's changing the call again. Then we're going up to the line of scrimmage and he's changing the call again and by the time we got back to the line of scrimmage it was back to the first call," Ducat said. "I would be sitting there in the headset saying 'Just pick one, let's go.'
"He was always thinking, always analyzing things though the huddle to the snap, looking for that perfect call. That was John."
It was a banner year in 2014 for the eight area football teams as seven qualified for the WIAA playoffs.
However, the seven teams — Manitowoc Lincoln, Manitowoc Lutheran, Roncalli, Two Rivers, Valders, Mishicot and Kiel — went a combined 0-7 in their Level 1 playoff games bringing a sudden halt to the area's playoff season.
It was the first time since 2006 when an area team failed to get to Level 2 of the playoffs and just the third time since 1999 it occurred.
In fact, seven of the eight area schools have at least one playoff win in the last four seasons, with Mishicot not fitting into the group as its last postseason win stretches back to 2007.
That should be a good sign for area teams who make the playoffs this year as the odds are likely at least one team will make it past the first round.
Five of a kind
As the 2015 football season opens in earnest around the state on Friday night, here are five area players to watch heading into Week 1:
• Brett Bahrs, qb, Roncalli: The lefty threw for more than 1,300 yards and 11 touchdowns to fuel the Jets' offense and now has a year of starting experience under his belt to build on.
• Alex Jirschele, rb, Valders: Not sure too many defenders want to tackle this 200-pound fullback when he gets rolling. He was Valders' leading rusher a year ago, averaging a whopping 6.2 yards per carry.
• Isaac Pethan, lb, Lincoln: Of the 10 first and second-team all-FRCC linebackers a year ago, only three were not seniors. One of those was Pethan.
• Jack Ribley, rb, Mishicot: Ribley ran for nearly 600 yards and seven touchdowns last season and was one of only two sophomores to be recognized on the all-OP Small teams, earning honorable mention honors.
• Trevor Smith, qb, Two Rivers: Smith was on pace to throw 108 touchdown passes last season, until his 2014 campaign ended with a broken leg a little more than a quarter into the opener. He may not hit that mark this year, but he's healthy again and ready to lead the Raiders.
Each week I will rank what I feel are the top 5 teams in the area. These rankings are not based on head-to-head competition (No. 1 team would beat No. 2 team), rather it will be gauging how they would stack up against teams in their own division. With that said, here are the Week 1 rankings.
New Manitowoc Lincoln football coach Rick Ducat addresses his team during practice in July. (Photo: Tom Dombeck/HTR Media)
1. Manitowoc Lincoln (0-0):The Ships have experience, depth and talent, plus hopefully a little luck on their side under first-year coach Rick Ducat.
2. Roncalli (0-0): Jets are a better fit in the EWC this time around and with a conference race that's wide open, they could soar to the top of the league.
3. Mishicot (0-0): The Indians made a huge jump from 2-7 in 2013 to 7-2 last season. Let's see if they can keep it going.
4. Valders (0-0): With no dominant teams in the EWC, the Vikings control their own destiny to the postseason. Plus, they have a 200-pound fullback. That's just scary.
5. Two Rivers (0-0): The Raiders should be a very solid team, but playing all of their games on the road may be too much to overcome.
Steve Clark: sclark@gannett.com or follow on Twitter at @skcreno27
Howards Grove's Holzwart huge in battle of top 5 teams in state


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Le Pen may win or lose but the face of France and EU will never be the same
Marine Le Pen: Can a Sputtering Economy and Fears of ISIS Lift Her ... - newsweek.com
The far right candidate Marine Me Pen has a sizeable following running into millions and this will ensure that Europe will change
by MG Singh
7 May 2017 at 18:45 7 May 2017 at 18:45
The final round of the French presidential election is underway between Marine Le Pen, the far-right leader, and the centrist Emmanuel Macron. In the earlier runoff to the final election, Marine had approximately 21% of the vote while about 23.5% voted for Macron. There is a chance that Macron will win the election but that does not mean that Marine and her supporters can be written off. Even if Marine gets 40% of the vote the number of people supporting her would run into millions. It will be difficult for the incoming French president to ignore this vast number.
You cannot shut out the thoughts and ideas of millions of French citizens. There is no doubt that Le Pen commands the support of millions of French men and women. The far-right is also gathering strength in other EU nations as well.
What does Le Pen stand for? she stands for the identity of France and has repeatedly said that France must have its own destiny. Another big factor is the rise of Islamic extremism in the form of the Islamic State that has spread its tentacles in Europe. In France, hundreds have been killed in terrorist attacks by extremist Muslims, prompting the far right candidate to say that she would shut down all mosques in France and deport those involved in anti-French activities.
She also wants to take France out of the EU. Many Frenchmen realise that France was once a world power which is now reduced to an appendage of Germany in the EU. She would like to take France out of the EU and close the borders to Muslim immigrants from other countries. Even if Le Pen loses, the new French president will not be able to ignore the dreams of millions of French people who want an independent and strong France and not an appendage to Germany.
There is no doubt that Germany will call the shots in the EU, because of its economic muscle which in due course could also be translated to military muscle. Germany is the powerhouse of the EU. In fact, this is Hitler's dream come true and without firing a shot
The French are at the crossroads now. Many French persons, who run into millions, would be happy to see France out of the EU so that it could chart an independent course as a great power.
The German won't be happy because an EU without France will be like a dragon without its fire
Muslim community
Le Pen is right in a way as far as the Muslim community is concerned. Some Muslim have not integrated into French culture and insist on having a separate identity. This by itself is not bad but when one sees the influence of the Islamic state on some Muslims in France then the bell tolls for the French Republic. Whosoever wins or loses this French election is like no other and France will never be the same again in the years to come
MG Singh
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The big game is now officially just ONE WEEK away! What a fun trip it's been getting here and at my place we are super excited to watch and see which team will end up taking the title. This month I've shared a few recipes for you that are going to be perfect for the big game and today I want to share another super easy appetizer that the family will love. This is a play on one of my favorite tamale flavors which is Tamales de Rajas con Queso, which take over a day to make so instead I make this very easy Suffed Jalapeños con Queso which only take 30 minutes. To make the appetizer even more tasty for the big game, I am wrapping them up in BACON!! Yes, bacon!
As usual I found the ingredients at my local Walmart and for this recipe I am using Farmland® bacon. Farmland® bacon is slow smoked over real wood for maximum flavor. For decades, Farmland® has taken pride in perfecting their curing and smoking technique – a difference you'll taste in every delicious bite. For the purpose of this appetizer I got the thick cut bacon so that each jalapeño would be more filling.
This recipe is extremely basic and easy, because you know that's what I'm all about. I love recipes that don't require more than a few ingredients and this is one of those that is just so easy, but for sure will be a hit. I mean, who doesn't love bacon? Okay so vamos con la receta.
Prep your queso fresco by cutting it up in a bowl and adding a small pinch of pepper. Wash jalapeño peppers and slice down the side to open and clean out all of the seeds and veins. WASH YOUR HANDS before doing anything else! Once your peppers are completely cleaned out fill with queso filling and wrap and entire bacon slice around it. Preheat oven on 375 degrees and place your peppers on a lined tray. Cook for 20-25 minutes or until your bacon and crisp and brown.
These stuffed jalapeños are so easy and quick to make, and are the perfect finger food for game day. Fill up a tray with them and you're going to see how easily they disappear.
Jalapeños, queso fresco & bacon, how much yummier can it get? Well, I'm definitely looking forward to next Sunday and all the food that we are going to be making and enjoying. I'm going to be buying extra Farmland® bacon to make enough for everyone. What bacon dishes are you going to be serving up on game day?


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As a parent, if you have been talking to educators and teachers from the school that your child attends or have been doing some research about early childhood education, it is quite possible that you might have heard of the 'theory of multiple intelligences'. Or maybe you have heard terms like 'kinesthetic intelligence' or 'spatial intelligence' and wondered what these terms mean. These terms have been popularised due to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences.
In this blog, we critically analyse the 35-year-old theory. We analyse the latest research related to this theory and will present to you the findings in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding this theory. Unfortunately, many educators have also fallen prey to some of these misconceptions! We hope to bring clarity to this topic.
What is Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences?
We have also prepared a short presentation of this blog. For those who are in hurry, here's the link.
Musical intelligence relates to sensitivity and ability of people with regards to aspects of music. People who possess this intelligence to a high degree would be able to sing well, identify pitch, tone, rhythm and raags (or raagas) more accurately than the general population and may even compose music. It is quite evident that people and professionals associated with music in any capacity, require this kind of intelligence in abundance.
Visual-spatial intelligence can be thought of as the mental skill to solve spatial problems related to navigation, visualization of objects from different angles, facial recognition etc. People who possess this intelligence to a high degree can grasp the transformation of the whole from the changing parts. This kind of intelligence has been found to be useful for architects, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) practitioners and even surgeons.
Verbal-linguistic intelligence relates to a person's ability to understand, speak and write in a language or various languages. The 4 essential underlying functions that are key to this intelligence are speech generation, speech comprehension, writing generation and writing comprehension. Journalists, authors, speech writers, bloggers, media industry professionals, marketing and advertising professionals etc. tend to be dependent on this type of intelligence.
Logical-mathematical intelligence is directly related to logic, abstract thinking, reasoning, critical thinking and deductive thinking. This kind of intelligence helps in identifying causality or principles of causation of any phenomenon. Scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors, researchers etc. would be finding this kind of intelligence useful as they try and understand the underlying causes and principles.
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to control one's bodily motions and handle objects skillfully. Parents of young children should note that gross and fine motor skills of your child are directly related to this type of intelligence. This type of intelligence is especially important in the fields of sports, armed forces, acrobats, dance, skilled manual labour like sewing, knitting, handicrafts etc. It is to some extent it is important even for astronauts.
Interpersonal intelligence is social and emotional intelligence. It is important in any field that involves working, collaborating, communicating with other people. This kind of intelligence involves skills such as verbal communication, non-verbal communication, negotiation, assertiveness etc. You can read our blog on this topic, to know more about interpersonal intelligence. This kind of intelligence is very important for managers in the corporate world, sales personnel, politicians, social workers, teachers etc.
Intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to introspect and understand one's self. One can safely say that this intelligence is a must in all human endeavours. Without the ability to introspect, one cannot get a clear sense of one's own strengths and weaknesses, which is crucial for continually improving and learning. This intelligence is also needed for effective control and regulation of our emotions.
Having understood the basics of Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, let us now take a look at some of the misconceptions surrounding it.
Myth 1: A person might be intelligent in one field but not necessarily good at other things!
We often find people saying things like, that that they are good at writing but weak at science. Some might feel that they are good at biology but are not good at mathematics. Some might claim to possess keen artistic intelligence but lack in logical reasoning. The proponents of the multiple intelligence theory too believed this and claimed that there would be weak correlations between different types of intelligences, thus supporting the statements of the above kind.
Unfortunately, this is not true! While exceptions will always exist, there is conclusive scientific evidence that there are strong correlations within the 7 different types of intelligences. What this means is that, in general, people who tend to be intelligent in one area, tend to be good at other areas also. Of course, exceptions will always be present.
Myth 2: There are different types of intelligences!
When we observe people around us, commonsensical observations can lead us to believe that there are different types of intelligences. After all, a person could be excellent at sports and bad at everything else, while another could be gifted at mathematics while being terrible at all sports. Therefore, some argue that strong correlations (as mentioned above) between different types of intelligence does not mean different intelligences do not exist. They argue that different intelligences do exist despite strong correlations.
But, here is the problem: If there are indeed multiple intelligences, and each of them can be defined precisely, one would be to develop an algorithm or a test, using which one could conclude which type of intelligence dominates in a person. Unfortunately, no such test or algorithm exists or likely to exist.
This indicates that the definition of the 'intelligence' as used in the theory, was probably subjective or arbitrary in the first place. This has been admitted by Gardner himself. Also, there is absolutely no empirical evidence for this theory. This indicates that perhaps 'abilities', 'skills' and 'aptitudes' are being inaccurately equated with an 'intelligence' in this theory. For example, this may imply that music or kinesthetic abilities are not an intelligence but perhaps just a skill.
Myth 3: Different people think in different ways. And depending on their style of thinking, we ought to teach them in a way that suits them.
The important question here is: are there different learning styles among children? We often hear terms like 'reflective learning style' or 'left vs. right brained thinking' or 'visual-auditory-kinesthetic learning styles' etc. The idea that children could have different learning styles and hence there have to be corresponding 'teaching styles' for effective learning, is an attractive one. If this were indeed true, it would have profound implications on our teaching style, pedagogy and perhaps even on entire curricula.
But again, there is no hard evidence to indicate that this is true. There is no evidence for the statement that different students learn in fundamentally different ways. Nor is there any evidence that shows that customizing 'teaching styles' to suit the 'learning styles' is beneficial to the child. Gardner himself has cautioned against the misconceptions related to 'learning styles'.
Myth 4: Neuroscience shows that different parts of the brain are associated different capabilities. This supports the theory.
It is correct that different parts of the brain have been associated with different human activities. For example, the frontal lobe of the brain is associated with complex decision-making process while the parietal lobe is associated with spatial awareness. Does the brain structure support the theory of multiple intelligences?
The answer is no! There is no evidence to suggest that each of Gardner's intelligences operate via different neural mechanisms. And conversely, there is strong evidence to suggest that there are shared and overlapping neural pathways for many of the intelligences. The brain structure, therefore, supports a theory of general intelligence rather than 7 or 8 specific intelligences.
Myth 5: But surely a theory this popular cannot be wrong!
If we consider scientific evidence as essential for establishing the veracity of claims, then popularity does not matter.
It is quite evident that despite the enduring popularity of the theory both among general population and educators, the theory is clearly on shaky grounds. So, does this mean we are back to a one-size-fits-all pedagogical approach when it comes teaching our children?
When teaching style understands the specific needs and areas of growth of a student. This is not the same as adopting a particular 'teaching style' because the student has a particular 'learning style'.
There are a lot of problems with the Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and is quite possibly just pseudoscience.
In this theory, 'intelligences' have not been defined precisely that allows any kind of rigorous testing and measurement.
Strong evidence indicates that intelligence is more general and unified in nature rather than comprising of 7 independent types, as claimed by the theory. If someone claims that your daughter has great kinesthetic intelligence but is weak in logical-mathematical intelligence, kindly do not believe such a statement.
There is practically no evidence of different 'learning types' among students. Therefore, any suggestion of 'teaching types' should also be viewed with scepticism. If anyone says that your son is a 'visual learner' or a 'right-brained thinker', please do not accept such statements at their face value.
Any claims being made by a school or an educator with regards to their pedagogy being compliant or consistent with this theory should be viewed with scepticism.
Finally, do not think that your child has only one type of intelligence or has one type of learning style. Instead, focus on improving the general intelligence with the right kind of exposure.
How do you help your child develop Interpersonal Intelligence? Help other parents by sharing your thoughts in the commenting section below.


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01.03.2006 Health
GHAFTRAM Commends Government
By SPACE FM,SUNYANI
Mr Godfred Yaw Boakye, General Secretary of the Ghana Federation of Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association, (GHAFTRAM), has commended the government for supporting the practice of traditional medicine in the country.
The association expressed profound gratitude to Major Courage Quashigah, minister of health, for the proposed Traditional Medicine Practice Council, which when instituted, would go a long way to further promote the practice of traditional medicine in Ghana.
He however called on the health ministry to expedite action on the proposed council.
Mr Yaw Boakye was speaking at the office of the Brong Ahafo Regional branch of GHAFTRAM in Sunyani during a working visit to the region to sensitize members of the federation on the upcoming global summit on HIV/AIDS, traditional medicine and indigenous knowledge.
The summit which takes place from March 14- 18, 2006 in Accra, is organised by the Ghana Government, Africa First, UNAIDS, Ghana AIDS Commission, GHAFTRAM among others.
Mr Yaw Boakye told Space FM that the global summit would brainstorm on how to get a cure for HIV/AIDS.
"For now, we are only managing the infection, but there is the hope that traditional medicine can help in finding cure for HIV/AIDS", he said.
He added that the summit would also create a platform to exhibit quality traditional medicine to combat HIV/AIDS.
The general secretary urged members of the federation to "do the right thing to uplift the image of traditional medicine in the society".
He again called on practitioners to submit their findings to research institutions for tests and subsequent approvals.


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Nasal Chowk
Home Holiday Sight Seen Nasal Chowk
From the entrance gate of the Hanuman Dhoka you immediately enter its most famous chowk. Although the courtyard was constructed in the Malla period, many of the buildings around the square are later Rana constructions. During that time Nasal Chowk was used for coronations, a practice that continued until as recently as 2001 with the crowning of King Gyanendra. The coronation platform is in the centre of the courtyard, while the Basantapur Tower looms over the southern end of the courtyard.
The rectangular courtyard is aligned north–south and the entrance is at the northwestern corner. Just by the entrance there is a surprisingly small but beautifully carved doorway, which once led to the Malla kings' private quarters.
Beyond the door is the large Narsingha Statue, Vishnu in his man-lion incarnation, in the act of disembowelling a demon. The stone image was erected by Pratap Malla in 1673 and the inscription on the pedestal explains that he placed it here for fear that he had offended Vishnu by dancing in a Narsingha costume. The Kabindrapur Temple in Durbar Sq was built for the same reason.
Next is the Sisha Baithak, or Audience Chamber, of the Malla kings. The open verandah houses the Malla throne and contains portraits of the Shah kings.
At the northeastern corner of Nasal Chowk stands the Panch Mukhi Hanuman Temple, with its five circular roofs. Each of the valley towns has a five-storey temple, although it is the great Nyatapola Temple of Bhaktapur that is by far the best known. Hanuman is worshipped in the temple in Kathmandu, but only the priests may enter.
In Nepali nasal means 'dancing one', and Nasal Chowk takes its name from the Dancing Shiva statue hidden in the whitewashed chamber on the northeasternside of the square.


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Pirelli International Rally marks Pirelli's 50th anniversary in Carlisle
50 years of Pirelli's association with Carlisle will be marked by the ceremonial start of the Pirelli International Rally taking place at its Dalston Road factory, with 19 British Rally Championship crews setting off with Pirelli rubber fitted to their cars this Saturday.
Prince Charles visits Pirelli's Carlisle tyre plant
8th April 2019	| 0 Comments
The Pirelli tyre plant in Carlisle hosted a royal guest today to mark its 50th year of operation. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales was welcomed at the plant by Marco Tronchetti Provera, chief executive officer and executive vice-chairman of Pirelli, along with Andrew Mitchell, HM Trade Commissioner for Europe, and Raffaele Trombetta, Italy's Ambassador to the UK, senior Pirelli management and many employees.
Prince Charles to visit Pirelli's Carlisle plant
Pirelli has announced that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales is to visit its manufacturing facility in Carlisle. The royal visit to Pirelli, scheduled for Monday 8 April, will mark Pirelli's 50th year of operation at the site.
Dmack to take 'full control' of tyre production in Marangoni Rovereto deal
21st November 2018	| 0 Comments
Global motorsport tyre brand Dmack has announced that it will "open its own tyre manufacturing facility" in Italy, following a deal to use part of Marangoni's Rovereto plant in northern Italy. The Carlisle-based brand said it would be "capable of producing up to 250,000 tyres per year" at Rovereto, with the "flexibility to tailor short production runs for very specific applications and to meet demands for control tyre championships." The company adds that it wants to transfer its technical capability into racing by producing world-class products for the circuit racing and track markets. Most famous for supplying tyres to the FIA World Rally Championship since 2011, Dmack tyres were previously produced by Chinese manufacturer, Shandong Yongtai, which recently went into administration, before shifting to Cooper Tires' UK factory in Melksham, which itself is set to reduce production by a half when it halts production of road-going light vehicle tyres next year.
Pirelli fined £512,000 for Carlisle plant safety incidents
Pirelli Tyres Ltd has been fined after two employees had their arms broken by the same machine at the tyre maker's factory in Dalston Road, Carlisle.
First large agri radial for Europe: Carlstar Group in talks with OEMs
When it comes to market share, 75 per cent is a very respectable figure indeed. This is, according to Hubert Plouchart, EMEA region director of sales at the Carlstar Group, the share the company's Carlisle tyre brand holds in the US small tyre market. This isn't the case here in Europe, however the Carlisle brand is well-known for its lawn and garden, ATV and UTV tyres. What it isn't yet known for is its tractor tyres, and at Agritechnica the Carlstar Group set out to change that.
Carlisle buys Accella Performance Materials for US$670 million
3rd October 2017	| 0 Comments
On 2 October 2017 Carlisle Companies Incorporated, which grew out of the Carlisle Tire and Rubber business established 100 years ago, has agreed to purcahse Accella Performance Materials, the specialty polyurethane platform, from Arsenal Capital Partners for US$670 million in cash.
Dmack seals sixth British Rally Championship victory in Carlisle
2nd May 2017	| 0 Comments
Dmack's Fredrik Ahlin and co-driver Torstein Eriksen won a sixth consecutive MSA British Rally Championship victory at Carlisle's Pirelli International Rally. The team maintained their winning run in 2017 by taking a 39.4-second victory over Osian Pryce and Dale Furniss, who made it a Dmack one-two. The result was a debut success for Dmack's new medium GH43 compound DMG+22 gravel tyre. Four different drivers registered stage wins through the tough Kielder forest complex, all using Dmack tyres. Pirelli runners were successful in the Cadet class for young drivers, taking the top two places.
Pirelli celebrates quarter-century of Carlisle Rally title sponsorship
One of the UK's most prestigious rally events celebrates two important landmarks this weekend, with its title sponsor and tyre supplier at centre stage. The Pirelli Carlisle Rally – part of the British Rally Championship 2016 following the series' relaunch – runs its 40th edition, and 25th under the Italian manufacturer's name. Pirelli said its British Rally Championship stars would fight to deliver a victory on the home ground of high-speed gravel roads in the Kielder Forest. The rally consists of seven stages over Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, totalling 75 competitive miles.
Suspended sentence for £100k Pirelli theft man
Although he claimed no intentional involvement in the theft of Pirelli tyres worth more than £102,000, Graham Wait was found guilty of conspiracy to commit theft in February. At his sentencing at Carlisle Crown Court last Friday, Wait received an 18 month suspended sentence for the role he played in the theft of 358 Pirelli tyres, and was ordered to pay £1,500 in court costs and to perform 200 hours of unpaid work.
Dmack said to be looking at UK production
At present, all Dmack tyres are manufactured in China. However if news published today by the News&Star is correct, Dmack production may begin in the UK within the next two years. The publication writes that "plans have been unveiled for a £200 million factory in Carlisle." Tyrepress.com has reached out to Dmack for further details about this project and will publish them when they become available.
Sentencing, guilty verdict for Pirelli tyre theft pair
One of the three men charged with stealing tyres produced at Pirelli's Dalston Road factory in Carlisle has been found guilty of theft, while an accomplice was handed a two-year community order for his involvement.
Delivery driver denies involvement in Pirelli tyre theft conspiracy
4th February 2016	| 0 Comments
One of three men accused of stealing £102,000 worth of tyres from Pirelli's Carlisle factory between August 2013 and May 2014 has appeared in Carlisle Crown Court this week to answer a charge of conspiracy to commit theft. Graham Wait, who denies any wrongdoing and says he was not involved in the conspiracy, has entered a not guilty plea.
Pirelli apprentices talk about their experiences at Carlisle Skills Fair
Pirelli has supported the 2016 Carlisle Skills Fair alongside other businesses from the local area. Held at the Sands Centre in the city, the event brought together local training providers, employers and career advisors. The aim was to showcase to young people and to those out of work in the area what types of roles are actually on offer and how to make that next step into forging a career. The event was hosted by local MP John Stevenson.
Pirelli Carlisle not flooded, but firm helping locals during floods
7th December 2015	| 0 Comments
With record amounts of rain falling over the weekend of 5 and 6 December and floods across the Lake District and Cumbria, Pirelli has confirmed that its Carlisle factory has not been flooded, however local disruption has been caused by flooding on many surrounding roads.


One of the prominent temples of Pattadakal, Virupaksha Temple was built by Queen Trilokyamahadevi, the consort of King Vikramaditya II, to celebrate his victory over Pallavas of Kanchi. The temple is well raised on platform and the main sanctum is of square shape. Since built to celebrate the victory over Pallavas, the temple resembles the Kailashanathar Temple of Kanchipuram. The outer wall enclosing the temple has tiny shrines for approximately 32 deities among which only few are remaining now. Floral and fauna motifs, elegant carvings of Ramayana, Mahabharata and Bhagavad Geeta are amazing craftsmanship you can see in Virupaksha Temple. In the straight line with main sanctum lies the Nandi Mandapam which has fine carvings on small raised walls.


I have access to lynx on mountaindew.
I just started a new account for a non-profit on masseria.
I don't have access to lynx there.
Is Dreamhost dropping lynx as part of the standard shell toolbox?
Do you have attemped links instead?
Have you verified that it's not in /usr/bin or /usr/local/bin? Does a man page for lynx come up?
But all is not lost! Try w3m!
Nope - not on the box.
Okay, I've got a handle on w3m.
It's sort of a hybrid between text and visual.
Neither is perfect, but either will do.


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Texas Tech Celebrates Women's History Month
Women's & Gender Studies will host events throughout March.
tags: Stories, Women's Studies, Academics, Provost, Events
Phi Theta Kappa Recognizes Texas Tech Again as One of Best in U.S. for Transfers
The university was one of 112 institutions named to Phi Theta Kappa's 2018 Transfer Honor Roll, which recognizes excellence in community college transfer pathways.
tags: Provost, Academics, Students, Achievements, Stories
Texas Tech University at Highland Lakes Graduate Earns Degree After Long Journey
Bill Penn earned his bachelor's degree after 50 years of work.
tags: Stories, Academics, ELearning, Alumni
William F. 'Bill' Brown Named Dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources
Brown comes to Texas Tech after serving as dean for research and director of the Agricultural Experiment Station at the University of Tennessee's Institute of Agriculture.
tags: Stories, Academics, Vice President for Research, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, Research, Provost, Faculty


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5 uplifting Netflix picks that will absolutely bring you joy
For a lift, reminding us of simpler times, and that a new year will soon be upon us, these five, endlessly watchable films were made for, well, anything other than Covid-19. Watch, breathe, and enjoy the euphoria that Trump's reign is no more...
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
This sequel is a film that should be on more feel-good lists. At it's simplest, Sophie Sheridan learns more about her mother Donna's history on the island of Kalokairi with her three possible fathers as she reopens the family hotel. Naturally, it's all based around Abba music and we have Cher, Julie Walters, Christine Baranski (her young counterpart, played by Jessica Keenan Wynn is brilliant also) and many, many handsome men.
Are you a Jeremy Irvine (young Pierce Brosnan), Josh Dylan (young Stellan Skarsgard) or Hugh Skinner (young Colin Firth)? Or just Colin Firth? (My personal preference). Lily James can certainly keep up with Amanda Seyfried in the singing department and when Fernando rolls around, it doesn't get much better. Trivia: Murial's Wedding was the inspiration into what became the acclaimed stage show.
Julia Roberts took the Oscar for this quiet and powerful dramatisation of the true story of Erin Brockovich who fought against the energy corporation Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). She was a single mother to three children and down to her last $64 in the bank when she got a job at a local law firm. A legal assistant in Hinkley, California, she becomes enamoured with a case when she discovers PG&E has positioned the city's water supply. Local residents are getting sick and Brockovich, who has no legal background herself, is determined to see them brought to justice.
PG&E hid the crisis and misled the community on the effects of that specific type of chromium (one that's good for you versus one that can potentially kill you) and its possible connection to health problems in the town.
Roberts is savvy, snappy and full of brilliant comebacks and Albert Finney shines in one of his best-ever roles. A highlight: "As long as I have one ass instead of two, I'll wear what I like," she snaps at the hapless Masry when he suggests rethinking her wardrobe, adding: "You might wanna rethink those ties." It's an easy, entertaining enjoyable watch.
This salon-centred tale is a gut-wrencher in the best possible way. An unexpectedly complex study in the power of female friendship, you don't expect the emotional impact when you start to watch, but you'll be hooked until the end. The women are each headstrong and unique in their own way: young-to-be-married Shelby, played exquisitely by Julia Roberts pre the Pretty Woman gloss, Sally Field as M'Lynn, the mother of the bride-to-be, Truvy (Dolly Parton, beauty salon owner and luminous as ever), with new employee Annelle (a perfect Daryl Hannah). And who could ever forget the brilliant Shirley MacLaine?
It isn't worth saying much more, the characters do all the work, but it's one to watch with tissues, cocktails and your closest BFFs, if only as a reminder of how important it is to have your own group around you.
Damien Chazelle's whimsical movie musical; a homage to the golden years of Hollywood, won the hearts of critics and movie-goers alike when released — it had 14 Oscar nominations, a record only held by Titanic — and stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as two love-struck artists, trying to make it big in Tinseltown.
It's almost old-fashioned in its charm with singing, dancing and a bittersweet ending; it has everything that the old-fashioned, Hollywood classics are so famous for and it's a welcome antidote to the real-life events that have made our hearts heavy these past few months. It takes you somewhere else with its yearning for a different time and place – and these days, it hits you right where it should.
Forthright Texas teen Willowdean Dickson enters a local beauty pageant to honour her beloved late aunt and spite her ex-beauty queen mother played by excellently by the always underrated Jennifer Aniston. She has always been self-assured (despite what her mother thinks) and her actions encourage other less pageant-conventional girls to follow in her footsteps.
Mother and daughter don't get along too well and this reaches new heights when she discovers among her late aunt's things a half-filled-out entry form for a beauty pageant back in 1993, when Lucy was herself a teen. Realising that her confident, heroic aunt probably never submitted the form due to insecurities about her own weight, our heroine decides to enter the local pageant.
With a soundtrack provided by Sia and Dolly Parton, Dumplin' is pure beauty queen comedy gold, a feel-good film that is just the tonic you need.
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Like-Minded meets in the LOFT every 1st Saturday from 930a-1130a with the goal of inspiring and motivating young innovators to pursue their dreams with integrity and passion. Upon arrival, participants had the unique opportunity to hear from some of today's most influential young leaders, like Keven Stirivant (Team Coach for LRG), Justin Sapp (Speaker, Co-Founder of Like Minded), and Kameron Peraud (Co-Founder Like Minded).
They believe that an online network is essential for daily progress and growth. However, they also understand that there is nothing more powerful than community, and the act of intentionally gathering to better oneself. The energy, focus, and physical nature of Like Minded's gatherings are one of a kind, infusing fundamental actions with spirituality and determination. Participants had no choice but to leave empowered, encouraged, and connected. Some others who attend are Alana Dawn of Lady Art, Marcie Benjamins of Store 13, Fabian Pallares of Ayidya Collective Change, DJ PGXIII from LRG, Sumo Yoon from Truck Norris, Sean Sapigao from Raw Kulture Clothing, and more.
To find out more about Like Minded…hit up info@belikeminded.com or call 626.641.3972.
"Sweet Spot" was a success. The room is filled with hundreds of Art Walk attendees enjoying Chara's "famous" Sherbet Shots, Red Velvet & King Kong Chocolate Cupcakes from the Cupcake Shack, and of course…Candy inspired art by Megan McDanels.
All part of Pomona's 2nd Saturday Art Walk, approximately 3500 people visited the galleries, clubs, bars, retails shops and restaurants of Historic Downtown Pomona. Art Walk is every 2nd Saturday of the month.
We made it on the Arts Colony Map!


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Buhari in Lagos to Launch Rail and Maritime Projects
President Muhammadu Buhari is visiting Lagos State today to launch two major projects executed by his administration. One of them is the Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station at Ebute Meta area of the state. The station, said to be the "largest in West Africa with a holding capacity of 6,000 passengers" was named in honour of a former military governor of the state, late General Mobolaji Johnson.
The project is a part of the 157 kilometres Lagos – Ibadan standard rail project started in 2017.
The second project is in the maritime sector. For that purpose, he is expected to be in Apapa, precisely at the Energy Nature Light Terminal, for the commissioning of the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection Infrastructure, otherwise known as the Deep Blue project.
In preparation for that exercise, the problematic Apapa gridlock has been cleared, and military men have been deployed to the area and the route to Apapa for adequate security.
The President's visit will also affect traffic management in Lagos. So, in order to mitigate the impact, authorities in the state have announced diversions in the affected areas.
Buhari Pledges Improved Rail and Maritime Systems
Lagos-Abeokuta Rail To be Inaugurated This Week
Osinbajo To Commission Lagos - Abeokuta Rail Line
Tags the Energy Nature Light Terminal, the Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station at Ebute Meta


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Rapha Pro Team Shoes Review
Rapha has launched a new road bike shoes called Rapha Pro Team. And it has already been actively used since the beginning of this season by the Education First team.
Rapha Pro Team Shoes complements the Classic Shoes and Explore Shoes, introduced last year and developed in-house. If you remember the Grand Tour and Climber boots as the brainchild of Rapha, then we hasten to disappoint you – this is the development of the Giro, produced under the British brand .. Pro Team is built to provide high performance. Classic is versatile and Explore is for gravel applications.
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Rapha Pro Team Shoes
Cycling shoes with fabric uppers are nothing new in the cycling industry. Back in 2017, Giro launched Empire Knit, followed by DMT, Fizik and Bontrager.
It starts to seem that Rapha just wanted to stay in trend, but this is not entirely true. The manufacturer emphasizes that the main difference from the above brands is the use of woven polyester, not knitted fabric.
A new material was developed in collaboration with Avery Dennison and was named Powerweave, and according to Rapha itself, this jacquard fabric is becoming "the new benchmark for cycling shoes". Strong statement. Time will tell.
The Powerweave fabric creates the Pro Team's one-piece woven upper. The tongue is microfiber, a plastic cup reinforces the heel, and inside is a footbed with adjustable arch height. Two Boa dials take care of the closure.
The sole is carbon, of course, and employs a "trapezoidal cross-section inspired by box-girder bridges," says Rapha. But unlike most high end shoes, the Pro Team's sole has no vent/drain holes.
There's also a replaceable TPU pad on the heel, a TPU toe bumper, and titanium cleat mounting nuts (fixed, not slotted or adjustable).
What is the difference between knitwear and fabric?
Knitwear is made from a single thread that creates many weaves. As an example, just look at a knitted sweater, where the same technology is used. The woven fabric contains many individual strands that cross each other at right angles.
If this is translated into a more understandable language, the knitwear is quite stretched, especially in width. The fabric is less susceptible to this effect, allowing you to provide the required level of rigidity while maintaining an acceptable level of comfort.
According to Rapha, this solution, along with the low profile of the sole, allows them to achieve the effect of tight-fitting gloves, and the dense weave of the fabric should not be a problem on hot days; the shoes are well ventilated.
The new material is distinct from the uniform stretch of a knit upper. By weaving polyester threads with different levels of stiffness, Rapha designers created an upper that is stiff in areas crucial to power output, with give in others to fit comfortably and move with the foot as you pedal.
It's similar to the way bike manufacturers tune carbon bikes by stiffening the layup in certain areas and adding flex in others.
In addition, the shoe is water-repellent, although its performance is questionable, as the fabric is still breathable.
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Rapha Pro Team Shoes Veredict
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The Pro Team Road Upper is interesting for its unconventional approach, but that's not the whole shoe. As strange as it may seem in 2020, this pair of boots was the first Rapha to implement with BOA fasteners.
Previously, the company used laces and Velcro. And here it is not very clear either there were no fresh developments for so long, or the company could not, for some other reason, use fashionable twists, because such fasteners have been available for a long time even on shoes that are far from professional.
These shoes look rad and feel great, especially if you have a narrow foot. The Boas are well-placed and easy to adjust, and the padded tongue is a nice comfort touch. I love the stable heel cup and the ventilation from the woven upper. In other words, there's a lot to love about the Pro Team Road Shoes.
In any case, the transition to a new type of lacing from BOA came in very handy, because the system allows you to adjust the tightening without the need to unstitch from the foot pedals , just turn the regulator in one direction or the other.
The outsole is, as you would expect, made of carbon. The Rapha is inspired by bridge beam designs, so the outsole has a trapezoidal cross-section, which means a high level of rigidity.
It is not possible to objectively assess this stiffness, because each manufacturer comes up with its own stiffness rating, in which the shoes produced by him are the toughest.
Be that as it may, it was not in vain that the boots were developed for two years, and, for sure, respected people in the sports community were involved in this event, so let's take Rapha's word for it.
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I admit: purple wouldn't have been my first choice, but these Pro Team Road Shoes from Rapha pull it off nicely. With an all-black kit, the color contrast on the single-piece woven uppers adds just the right amount of flair.
Looks aside, though, the Pro Team Road Shoes have a lot of race-oriented features to get excited about. Most notably, the woven upper offers an incredibly comfortable fit.
Equipped with a sole and bumpers on the toes and heels to protect the shoe when walking or lowering your feet at an intersection. The rear bumper looks like it's replaceable by releasing a screw somewhere in the outsole, but that's not certain.
Insole. There is nothing special about it, except for impregnation with a special antibacterial coating, if it can be considered a feature at all. Removing the insoles reveals the arch pillows.
There are as many as three of them in the set (for each shoe), so that you can choose the most convenient option for yourself.
The new Pro Team weighs 220 grams in size 42 (one boot), and at 43 it will already weigh 267 grams. A very strange runaway, provided that the size has changed by only one unit.
The color scheme is very attractive, because in addition to the classic black, light gray and black-purple colors are offered. The latter is especially effective.
If you're looking for the stiffest race shoes out there, these aren't what you're looking for, nor are they exceptionally light. But if the confluence of style, comfort, and performance matters more, then the Pro Team Road Shoes are worth your time.
The Rapha Pro Team is priced at €310,00
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