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Boise woman finds pet dog dead in yard; vet says poison is to blame
The dogowner fears it was done intentionally
By: Karen Lehr
A Boise family is mourning the loss of their one-year-old Red and Blue Heeler, Rue, after they say she was poisoned just outside of their backyard near the Boise foothills.
On June 20, Ruth Hurt saw Rue playing in the hills behind her home like she did on a regular basis. Then two hours later, she looked outside and saw Rue's lifeless body sprawled out beneath a small tree in her yard.
"She was just laid flat out on her side," Hurt said. "I went over and I grabbed her, and she was already gone. Her tongue was already purple."
Ruth began screaming, crying, and yelled for her roommate. Then they took Rue to the vet, where an autopsy revealed a large amount of small green pellets, mixed with what appeared to be raw meat and fat.
"He said it looked like the most amount of poison that he had seen in an animal's stomach pretty much ever," Hurt said.
The doctor's determination was that Rue died of strychnine poisoning -- a poison designed to kill gophers, illegal to use above ground.
Ruth immediately thought back to a scare three weeks ago where she saw Rue and her other dog, Hashbrown, licking something off the ground roughly 25 feet away from where Ruth was relaxing in her yard.
When she walked over she found what she believed to be strategically placed strychnine pellets on a wood surface in an oily substance, which she believes was put there intentionally to harm her pets.
Both dogs experienced several seizures and stiff muscles but both recovered over the course of 24 hours.
Since Rue passed, Ruth says her next door neighbor's dog also began showing signs of illness, and both homeowners have found dead mice in their yards.
Now, she feels she can't keep her eyes off her other pets, and worries for the wildlife, pets, and children in the area.
Her advice to other pet owners: "Watch your pets, because you never know."


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With new standard, industry groups hope to take high-performance building practices mainstream
A new minimum standard for high-performance buildings is in development for 2007. Co-sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council; the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America; and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Standard 189P will address the entirety of the building industry—with the exception of low-rise residential buildings—bringing green building into the mainstream.
The new standard differs from USGBC's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system in two significant ways. Most notably, Standard 189P is not a rating system but an ANSI-accredited standard that can be incorporated into building codes. Eventually the standard, which borrows ideas from LEED, would become a prerequisite under LEED.
The other significant difference is the target audience. LEED addresses the top 25% of building practices—the market leaders. Standard 189P will target the remaining 75% of the commercial building marketplace, setting a baseline for green building.
ASHRAE approached USGBC about the new standard, which is being developed over a 12-month period. It will apply to new commercial buildings and major renovation projects, addressing sustainable sites, water use efficiency, energy efficiency, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and a building's impact on the atmosphere.
"Our partnership with USGBC to develop the proposed standard draws on their extensive experience in the green building market and assures that the needs of those who create sustainable buildings are met," said ASHRAE president Lee Burgett, PE. Burgett said ASHRAE's partnership with IESNA continues previous efforts of the two organizations to develop design guidance for the creation of more energy efficient buildings.


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'It's the only symptom I had,' talk show host says. 'I didn't have a headache. I didn't have a fever. I didn't lose my sense of taste, although I did wear Crocs with socks for a day, so you be the judge.''It's the only symptom I had,' talk show host says. 'I didn't have a headache. I didn't have a fever. I didn't lose my sense of taste, although I did wear Crocs with socks for a day, so you be the judge.'
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On Wednesday's episode, the host returned to set of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to open up about her experience with COVID-19.On Wednesday's episode, the host returned to set of 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' to open up about her experience with COVID-19.
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Ellen DeGeneres is getting candid about her experience with Covid-19. The talk show host previously tested positive for coronavirus prior to the holidays and has since recovered. On the 62-year-old's first week back on her show in 2021, she talked about what it was like for her saying that for the first three days she slept 16 hours a day and also suffered from muscle spasms, saying it felt like she cracked a rib.Ellen DeGeneres is getting candid about her experience with Covid-19. The talk show host previously tested positive for coronavirus prior to the holidays and has since recovered. On the 62-year-old's first week back on her show in 2021, she talked about what it was like for her saying that for the first three days she slept 16 hours a day and also suffered from muscle spasms, saying it felt like she cracked a rib.
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Ellen DeGeneres returned to her talk show after having COVID and revealed the one symptom she struggled with.Ellen DeGeneres returned to her talk show after having COVID and revealed the one symptom she struggled with.
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Ellen DeGeneres has returned to The Ellen Show a month after a coronavirus diagnosis forced her to take an early end-of-year break from the embattled daytime program.Ellen DeGeneres has returned to The Ellen Show a month after a coronavirus diagnosis forced her to take an early end-of-year break from the embattled daytime program.
Ellen DeGeneres returns to TV after COVID battle
Ellen DeGeneres was preparing to tape an episode of "Ellen" when she learned she had tested positive for COVID-19.DeGeneres confirmed in December she had tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Ellen DeGeneres learned she had COVID-19 while on 'Ellen' set
In mid-December, Ellen DeGeneres tested positive for COVID, which promptly shut down production on her show and sent her into quarantine. After a few weeks of hiatus, The Ellen DeGeneres Show is back on air, and during her first monologue, the host shared her experience with COVID. DeGeneres said she was lucky to have only one significant symptom, but she described the pain associated with it as "excruciating" and noted that it just kept getting worse. Read on for more on the star's distinctive symptom, and for more on DeGeneres, discover The One Guest Ellen DeGeneres Banned From Her Show. Ellen DeGeneres had "excruciating back pain" as a result of COVID. During her opening monologue, DeGeneres recalled, "On the fourth day, I woke up with back spasms, and I thought I had pulled a muscle or had slept weird because I was in a different bed. But it just persisted." She said doctors prescribed her pain pills and muscle relaxers to help ease the discomfort. However, the medication didn't work, and her back pain only continued to get worse."It felt like I had cracked a rib," DeGeneres said. "You know how I make you feel when you laugh so hard your ribs hurt? That's how it felt—I finally understand how you feel."This isn't the first time DeGeneres discussed the back pain she experienced from COVID. On Dec. 16, the host gave an update on her health via her Twitter account. DeGeneres told her followers in a video, "One thing that they don't tell you is that you get, somehow, excruciating back pain. Didn't know that was a symptom, but I talked to some other people … Who knew? How come? Back pain. Bad." And for coronavirus symptoms you need to know, If You Have One of These Symptoms, the CDC Says Go to the Hospital Now Relief from her back pain was hard to find. Although back pain is not explicitly noted as a COVID symptom on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) website, "muscle or body aches" is one of the more common manifestations of the virus.DeGeneres said she ended up going on a steroid pack because nothing else seemed to be working. Once she began the steroids, she finally found some relief from the tormenting back pain. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. DeGeneres also experienced fatigue. At the beginning of her bout with COVID, before the back pain kicked in, DeGeneres was just exceptionally tired. "For the first three days, I slept like 16 hours a day," the host said. And for more on her coronavirus experience, Ellen DeGeneres Reveals the "One Thing They Don't Tell You" About COVID. DeGeneres found out she had COVID backstage at her show. Before detailing her experience with COVID, DeGeneres related the moment when she learned she had tested positive for the virus. "I was in hair and makeup … and my assistant Craig walked in and said, 'You tested positive for COVID,'" she remembered. "And then everyone around me ran away."Following the discovery, DeGeneres said she "left the studio immediately, and our COVID safety team had informed everyone that I had contact with." And for more on the long-term complications of coronavirus, learn The Disturbing New Symptom of Long COVID Doctors Want You to Know. DeGeneres says she doesn't know where she contracted coronavirus. For many people who get COVID, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where one picked up the virus, barring any especially risky behavior. "The weird thing is, I don't know where I got it. I still don't know where I got it," DeGeneres said. "I wear a mask, I wash my hands, I only lick three or four door handles—so it's a mystery how that would happen." 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She said doctors prescribed her pain pills and muscle relaxers to help ease the discomfort. However, the medication didn't work, and her back pain only continued to get worse."It felt like I had cracked a rib," DeGeneres said. "You know how I make you feel when you laugh so hard your ribs hurt? That's how it felt—I finally understand how you feel."This isn't the first time DeGeneres discussed the back pain she experienced from COVID. On Dec. 16, the host gave an update on her health via her Twitter account. DeGeneres told her followers in a video, "One thing that they don't tell you is that you get, somehow, excruciating back pain. Didn't know that was a symptom, but I talked to some other people … Who knew? How come? Back pain. Bad." And for coronavirus symptoms you need to know, If You Have One of These Symptoms, the CDC Says Go to the Hospital Now Relief from her back pain was hard to find. Although back pain is not explicitly noted as a COVID symptom on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) website, "muscle or body aches" is one of the more common manifestations of the virus.DeGeneres said she ended up going on a steroid pack because nothing else seemed to be working. Once she began the steroids, she finally found some relief from the tormenting back pain. And for more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. DeGeneres also experienced fatigue. At the beginning of her bout with COVID, before the back pain kicked in, DeGeneres was just exceptionally tired. "For the first three days, I slept like 16 hours a day," the host said. And for more on her coronavirus experience, Ellen DeGeneres Reveals the "One Thing They Don't Tell You" About COVID. DeGeneres found out she had COVID backstage at her show. Before detailing her experience with COVID, DeGeneres related the moment when she learned she had tested positive for the virus. "I was in hair and makeup … and my assistant Craig walked in and said, 'You tested positive for COVID,'" she remembered. "And then everyone around me ran away."Following the discovery, DeGeneres said she "left the studio immediately, and our COVID safety team had informed everyone that I had contact with." And for more on the long-term complications of coronavirus, learn The Disturbing New Symptom of Long COVID Doctors Want You to Know. DeGeneres says she doesn't know where she contracted coronavirus. For many people who get COVID, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly where one picked up the virus, barring any especially risky behavior. "The weird thing is, I don't know where I got it. I still don't know where I got it," DeGeneres said. "I wear a mask, I wash my hands, I only lick three or four door handles—so it's a mystery how that would happen." And for more from iconic talk show hosts, Oprah Says This Was the Worst Guest She Ever Had.
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Ellen DeGeneres shared her experience with COVID-19 in her first monologue of 2021 and how doctors were finally able to get her persistent back pain under control. On her first show of 2021, the talk show host shared how she found out she had COVID-19 and how doctors treated the symptom of persistent back pain.
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Democrats Plan To Boycott Senate Committee Vote On Barrett Nomination
By Nina Totenberg
Published October 21, 2020 at 1:53 PM AKDT
Senate Democrats speak Oct. 12 after a confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee. They have announced they will boycott Thursday's scheduled committee vote on Barrett.
Senate Democrats say they plan to boycott Thursday's scheduled vote on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
"Throughout the hearings last week, committee Democrats demonstrated the damage a Justice Barrett would do – to health care, reproductive freedoms, the ability to vote, and other core rights that Americans cherish," Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee said in a statement announcing their boycott. "We will not grant this process any further legitimacy by participating in a committee markup of this nomination just twelve days before the culmination of an election that is already underway."
Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham rejected the Democratic assertion that at least two minority members were needed to proceed with the nomination.
"I will move forward," he said Wednesday evening. "She deserves a vote."
In a subsequent statement, Graham called the Democratic decision to boycott the vote "a choice they are making. I believe it does a disservice to Judge Barrett who deserves a vote, up or down."
In his statement, he added: "The nomination process took a dark turn in 2013 when the Democrats changed the rules of the Senate for District and Circuit court nominees requiring a simple majority vote. My Democratic colleagues chose to engage in a partisan filibuster of Justice [Neil] Gorsuch for the first time in U.S. history requiring the changing of the rules regarding Supreme Court nominations."
When asked about Graham's remarks, Schumer replied: "We're not giving the quorum they need to provide it. The rules require it."
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has indicated he is planning a full Senate vote on the nomination on Monday.
The maneuver would ensure that Barrett could be sworn in before the Nov. 3 election and that she could participate in election questions that are already pending before the Supreme Court.
President Trump has said he wanted Barrett confirmed before the election so she could be there to rule on cases that might arise in the aftermath of the election. Barrett, for her part, refused at her confirmation hearings to say whether she would recuse herself in light of Trump's statements. But it is unlikely that she would do so. Nothing in the judicial ethics rules would appear to require such a recusal unless it presents the appearance of impropriety.
Questions of recusal are ultimately decided by each justice for himself or herself, and at the Supreme Court, recusal can sometimes result in a tie vote. Should that happen, the lower court decision in the case stands.
The Democrats' boycott comes at a time that the progressive wing of the party is leaning on the Democratic Senate leadership to do more to call attention to what is widely viewed on the Democratic side of the aisle as an "outrageous" power play to get Barrett confirmed in record time for a nominee in modern times.
Barrett's confirmation hearings began just 16 days after her nomination. In contrast, the average time between nomination and hearings for each of the current justices on the Supreme Court was 56 days.
The result of the rushed confirmation process has been little time to explore Barrett's record, both on and off the bench. Indeed, this week The Associated Press published a long investigative piece disclosing that "Barrett served for nearly three years on the board of private Christian schools that effectively barred admission to children of same-sex parents." But the article was published too late for senators to ask questions of Barrett at her confirmation hearings.
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Quotes tagged "Nihilism"
"May the icy surge of eternity engulf the golden image of man."
— Georg Trakl, Lament
Tagged: Nihilism, Nihilism Against Tones of Idealism
"That there's no end to misery and destruction. You cut the head off a snake, and it grows another one. You cut that one off, and you find another. You can't kill it, because it's something within ourselves. You can call it the enemy if you want to, but it's part of us; we're all men."
— Capt. Murrell, The Enemy Below
Tagged: Nazi Movies, Nihilism
"After all — by some beautiful, random, completely unfathomable chance, your consciousness appeared. And it will disappear."
— Heidi Priebe, A Story About Being Nihilistic(And Happy)
Tagged: Nihilism, Religion
"Nihilism, narcissism, and hedonism are natural results of the chaotic existential subjectivism popularized by the Left. If the hallmark of the baby boomers was rebellion, the hallmark of my generation is jadedness. Nothing really matters—we're cosmically alone."
— Ben Shapiro, Porn Generation: How Social Liberalism Is Corrupting Our Future
Tagged: Nihilism, Narcissism, Hedonism, Existential, Baby Boomers
"I think becoming a nihilist is something that happens when you have been disappointed so much that you realize that everything is temporary; happiness is fleeting. That's why I feel there has to be a way for someone to find value in themselves, where they say: 'I do deserve to be here. Maybe society doesn't view me as valuable, but there is still value in me.'"
— Chidera Eggerue, Writer Chidera Eggerue on what #SaggyBoobsMatter is really about
Tagged: Self-Worth, Nihilism, Happiness, Value, Society, Disappointment
"I feel that life is divided into the horrible and the miserable. That's the two categories. The horrible are like, I don't know, terminal cases, you know, and blind people, crippled. I don't know how they get through life. It's amazing to me. And the miserable is everyone else. So you should be thankful that you're miserable, because that's very lucky, to be miserable."
— Alvy Singer, Annie Hall
Tagged: Miserable, horrible, Nihilism, consider yourself lucky, Lucky
"There is no right and wrong. There's only fun and boring."
— Eugene Belford / 'The Plague' / Mr. Babbage, Hackers
Tagged: Right, Wrong, Fun, Boring, Nihilism
"Revenge is not hard to fathom for a man who believes in nothing."
— James Bond, The World Is Not Enough
Tagged: Revenge, Nihilism
"The purpose of life is to end."
— Agent Smith, The Matrix Revolutions
Tagged: Nihilism
"My world doesn't exist anymore."
— Clark Kent / Superman, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice
"You know, you wreck everything you touch. Why not try and make something for a change?"
— Lilo, Lilo & Stitch
Tagged: Nihilism, Destroying Things, Destruction, How To Tell Someone To Stop Being So Destructive
"The man who denounces life merely defines himself as the man who is unequal to it."
— Aleister Crowley, Magick Without Tears
"It is good to be a cynic—it is better to be a contented cat—and it is best not to exist at all."
— H. P. Lovecraft, Collected Essays 5: Philosophy; Autobiography and Miscellany(H.P. Lovecraft: Collected Essays) by H. P. Lovecraft (2006-01-01)
Tagged: Cynic, Nihilism, cats
"For whom is it well, for whom is it well?
There is no one for whom it is well."
— Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart
Tagged: Pessimism, Nihilism, Black PIll
"What should we do? We have no wish to interrupt the destroyer's work of saving lives... But war is war and the people being picked up out of the water are soldiers bound for the front; soldiers who are to shoot at our German brothers... The question whether we are to perish in despair or defiance, or survive all trails with a live conscience, depends wholly and solely on whether we believe in the forgiveness of sins. This 25th January was the turning point in my life, because it opened my eyes to the utter impossibility of a moral universe."
— Martin Niemoller
Tagged: German, Perish, Despair, Defiance, Nihilism
"There is no God in the Badlands."
— Quinn, Into the Badlands, Season 1: The Fort
Tagged: atheism, Nihilism
"My technique is don't believe anything. If you believe in something, you are automatically precluded from believing its opposite."
— Terence McKenna, The Invisible Landscape: Mind, Hallucinogens, and the I Ching
Tagged: Beliefs, Ideology, Nihilism, Fanaticism
"Doing something doesn't matter when the something is pointless."
— Zoe Parker, Freakish, Season 2: Rescue
Tagged: Pointless, Nihilism
"In case it wasn't obvious, everything is fucked up and nothing matters. Have a pointless day!"
— Noah Kalina
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U. S. Navy: State of the Fleet
By Norman Polmar, Author, Ships and Aircraft of the U.S. Fleet
In 2004, Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld directed a new strategic doctrine for the armed forces: Combat forces were to respond to crisis or combat situations anywhere in the world within 10 days. The crisis or conflict was to be resolved within 30 days, after which the committed forces should be reconstituted within 10 days and ready for transfer to another crisis or combat area. This 10-30-30 strategy replaced the two-and-half conflict, one-plus-one, and other recent strategic concepts that sought to guide the development, structure, and operations of U.S. armed forces.
In response to those and earlier requirements, Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Vern Clark has produced a series of initiatives or "pillars" under the umbrella of "Sea Power 21":*
* Sea Strike: Expanded power projection that employs networked sensors, combat systems, and warriors to amplify the offensive impact of naval forces. This includes increased operational tempo, reach, and effectiveness.


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Every weekday, host Kai Ryssdal helps you make sense of the day's business and economic news — no econ degree or finance background required. "Marketplace" takes you beyond the numbers, bringing you context. Our team of reporters all over the world speak with CEOs, policymakers and regular people just trying to get by.
On the up and up again
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Location-based pay could be on its way out
Location has dictated salaries for a long time, but the remote-work revolution has allowed many workers to make the most of their salaries in more affordable cities. But some large national companies have indicated that employees moving to areas with a lower cost of living might be getting a cut in pay. Also on today's episode: Russia leverages natural gas in the Ukraine crisis, the College Board announces the end of the analog SAT and the IMF sees slower economic growth for the year ahead.
How long-haul COVID is shaping the workforce
Close to one-third of people who contract COVID-19 suffer long-term symptoms. Amid a massive labor shortage, we take a closer look at how long-haulers are impacting labor force participation and may do so for a long time to come. Also on today's episode: Omicron sidelines manufacturing workers, an internet access subsidy program has a marketing problem and a chat with Nobel laureate Amartya Sen about his memoir.
Sanctions on Russia carry global risks
But are they riskier than a ground war in Europe? And what do they mean for the international economy? As President Joe Biden weighs imposing additional sanctions on Russia to deter an invasion of Ukraine, we look into what those measures would cost the U.S., our allies and Russia. Also on today's episode: Hello from the other side of concert cancellations, the factors behind the price of natural gas and the Weekly Wrap.
The KN95 masks you bought online might not be cutting it
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently upgraded their guidance on face masks: Nix the cloth or surgical masks in favor of N95s or KN95s. But not all masks are created equal. On today's show, we hear from a "mask nerd" about how consumers can be discerning when shopping for face coverings online. Plus: Why unemployment claims are back up; how resume gaps are being destigmatized; and what construction companies are doing to tackle the labor shortage.
Trump-era steel tariffs are over, but not for the U.K.
Trump, tariffs and Brexit — it might sound like a throwback, but it's the present for British steelmakers. President Joe Biden cut a tax on steel imported from European Union countries last year, but the United Kingdom was excluded. Though the U.S. and U.K. plan on discussing the tariff rift, the future of British steel remains uncertain. We also hear about the impact of rising mortgage rates, tackle why rising oil prices could be here to stay and chat about a new environmental transparency policy for publicly traded companies.
Why a health communications expert gives the CDC a "C"
Communication is key in any relationship — including the one between health officials and the public. On today's show, a health literacy expert talks to us about how going "back to the communication basics" could aid the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's pandemic messaging. We'll also hear about how omicron-induced lockdowns in China are affecting the global supply chain, why wireless carriers and airlines are still fighting over 5G and how U.S. Postal Service cuts could impact rural Americans.
TikTok is changing the voice of brands online
More than 1 billion people use the short-form video platform TikTok monthly, presenting a huge marketing opportunity for businesses. Take, for example, the language learning company Duolingo, which uses its big, green owl mascot in zany videos and has amassed a huge following in recent months. Today, we'll chat with Duolingo's social media coordinator about the authenticity and communication styles that attract a younger audience. Plus: A more-stressful-than-usual tax season ahead, the factors behind a dip in community college enrollment and why every celebrity seems to have a beauty brand these days.
What's next for the families who rely on the child tax credit?
Since July, more than 36 million households have received a few hundred dollars every month through the expanded child tax credit. Tomorrow, that won't be the case. In this episode, we hear what the extra cash has given families and what it means to have it taken away. We also hear why consumer sentiment took a dive, why bank loans might be making a comeback and what testing positive for COVID-19 has cost one family.
The economy is bouncing back, but not for women of color
In December, employment prospects improved for every race and gender group — except Black women, for whom the jobless rate increased from 4.9% to 6.2%. Today, we look at how racism and segregation shaped the economic trajectory of women of color and how COVID could continue to hold them back. We'll also hear how omicron is hampering trash collection, discuss why the outlook for initial public stock offerings is souring and explore the potential (and definition) of Web3.
Inflation may have already peaked
The consumer price index clocked year-over-year inflation at 7% on Wednesday, the fastest pace since 1982. But month-over-month numbers and other factors point to a deceleration that could give consumers some relief. On today's show, we do the numbers on inflation and wages. Plus, we visit new nuclear plants, contemplate a career pivot and trace the debate over alimony.
Are rents surging or stalling? Depends on whom you ask.
If you're a renter in need of a chuckle, just look at the consumer price index, which calculates rent inflation at just 3% for last year. The cost is rising much faster for many renters, and other data sources show the increase near 18%. Today, we'll talk about this wide data disconnect and why how we measure housing inflation is so important. We'll also hear about the business of tracking other businesses' shipments and check in with a downtown Los Angeles cheesemonger and a certified public accountant in New York City.
If it feels like we've been here before …
… it's because we have. As omicron surges nationwide, nearly a quarter of hospitals are critically short-staffed, according to federal data. That's forcing hospitals to once again make tough calls, like limiting bed capacity, cutting elective surgeries or asking health care workers back — even if they've tested positive for COVID-19. We'll also tackle the challenges of constructing housing that's affordable and carbon neutral, take a look at why big bank investors are optimistic about fourth-quarter earnings and hear how a team of British researchers is hoping to harness the power of the sun.
December's jobs report is a head-scratcher
Unemployment fell in December close to a pre-pandemic low. But the economy added far fewer jobs than economists expected. So what gives? It has to do with the two different surveys that make up the monthly jobs report and how they define "employment." Plus: App-based payments come out from "under the table," higher fees come for second homes and people shift how they do their 'dos in the pandemic.
What happens to our economy if we're not a democracy?
One year ago, supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol in a violent and deadly attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Today, we revisit the economic ripples of the Jan. 6 insurrection and examine how political instability continues to hamper the economic recovery. We'll also hear how utility infrastructure plays into wildfire prevention, what a festival cancellation means for surrounding businesses and why consumers have a gloomier outlook than the economy does.
Brexit's impact, one year on
Though the United Kingdom formally ended its European Union membership at the start of 2020, last week marked the one-year anniversary of the U.K. severing remaining ties with the EU. Today, we hear about the hopes, frustrations and economic outlooks of five small U.K.-based companies 12 months on. Plus: hints of an easing supply chain, a growing industry to manage office downsizing and a high-tech tractor that could curb a shortage of agriculture workers.
Corporate boards are finally starting to keep their diversity promises
While a group of GOP-led states is currently pushing against NASDAQ board diversity requirements, some corporations have already ramped up their diversification efforts. The number of directors from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups jumped by 25% in 2021, and women now make up almost 30% of directors among Russell 3000 Index companies. The shift, while slow, hints at the changing values of companies and their investors. We'll also hear from recruiters experiencing a boom in business, head to Albuquerque as it pilots a zero-fare bus program and check in with small retailers catching a breath after holiday shopping.
A look at Sacramento's "right to housing" proposal
California is home to nearly one-quarter of the country's homeless population, a count that has likely grown during the pandemic. Last year, the mayor of Sacramento — home to 11,000 people without homes — proposed a radical solution to the city's homelessness crisis: treat housing as a legal right. Housing advocates largely support the proposal, except for a controversial part requiring homeless residents to move to a temporary shelter or be removed from their current locations. Also on today's program, big banks delay their back-to-office plans, the strategies behind some brands' familiar chimes and why energy companies are racing to liquefy natural gas.
New year, same pandemic
Even if it may not feel like it amid spiking COVID-19 cases, we are in a very different world — and economy — than the one we were in a year ago. Today, we're taking a look back at 12 months of inflation, supply chain headaches and child care issues. We'll also look at what interest rates and consumer spending might be like as we continue to redefine "going back to normal" in 2022. Plus: an argument for ethical AI, examining a piece of "must-pass" legislation and the reflections of a parade organizer. Time is running out to make a gift to Marketplace in 2021. Don't delay!
While renters face eviction, a Texas county returns unspent relief aid
In late November, commissioners in Montgomery County — located north of Houston — voted to return $7 million in unused federal rent relief. But some renters there are still facing eviction, and many have found it difficult to access county- and state-level COVID relief funds. As the federal government works to reallocate rent relief, we pay a visit to Montgomery County to see how officials, activists and renters are responding. But first, a look at what 2022 might bring for the job market, how restaurants and bars are planning for a second New Year's Eve with COVID and why a big-ticket bailout for the U.K.'s hospitality industry still might only be a drop in the bucket.
How pandemic grief is rippling into the economy
A little over a year ago, the first American received a COVID-19 vaccine. Now, we're averaging more than 250,000 positive COVID cases per day. This year has been … a lot. Consumers and workers are more resilient but are tired or burned out. Counselors and clinicians are overwhelmed with the scale of grief they've been tasked with addressing. Today, we'll talk about the psychological toll the pandemic has taken, how to grieve the lives we once knew and how to live with this continued uncertainty. Plus: The huge price tag of returning those unwanted holiday gifts, a new holistic approach to preventive care coming to California and a look at Japan's hydrogen-focused plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
In California, a blueprint for addressing the opioid crisis
The pandemic has exacerbated the country's opioid crisis. More than 100,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses last year in the highest one-year death toll on record. Today, we take a look at a recently expanded program in California, one that utilizes medically assisted treatment in emergency rooms and is becoming a model for other programs around the nation. We'll also hear about the questions Moderna's shareholders are raising regarding global vaccine equity, take a look at the future of streaming services and examine Brexit's impact on the United Kingdom's role as a hub for plundered antiquities.
Will shorter CDC isolation guidelines help COVID staffing issues?
On Monday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reduced the recommended isolation period for people who get COVID-19 from 10 days to five. Still, COVID cases are surging with the spread of the omicron variant. Now airline, health care and service industries are facing yet another wave of staffing disruptions without the government support they had at the beginning of the pandemic. Also on today's show: How the pandemic has shifted the gaming console industry, an early look at holiday shopping stats and identifying the impact of the next Great Migration.
A 2022 New Year's gift for many workers? An increased minimum wage
At the start of 2022, more than 50 jurisdictions are slated to raise their minimum wage rates, many to $15 an hour or more. Despite widespread support for increased minimum wages and years-long activism, efforts to boost the minimum wage at the federal level have largely stalled. But even as many employers independently raise pay amid a tight labor market, inflation continues to chip away at the gains made by many workers. Also on today's program: A look back at the week, what consumer spending looks like amid the arrival of omicron, how the surge in electric vehicle demand impacts the Democratic Republic of the Congo and a festive take on The Numbers.
COVID-19 mitigations are straining school nurses
Before the pandemic, roughly a quarter of schools in the United States didn't employ a school nurse at all, and less than half employed nurses full time. Now, many of those nurses are adding contract tracing and COVID-19 testing to their already lengthy list of duties to keep kids healthy. These stressors are pushing some school nurses to their breaking point and highlight the issue of understaffing, which can be detrimental in communities where the school nurse's office may be the only access to health care some students have. Also on today's program: Americans are returning to their pre-COVID saving habits, airlines are pushing for reduced CDC quarantine guidelines and some indie musicians are turning to indie revenue streams.
Why being single is costly in the U.S.
It won't appear as an additional tax or fee on a receipt, but if you're single in the U.S., you're paying more than your married peers. That's because policies and programs, from Social Security to the tax code, were written when it was assumed that Americans would get and stay married. Today, we'll hear from journalist Anne Helen Petersen about how your relationship status can dictate your economic outlook and whether policies are likely to change with the changing population. Plus: Consumer confidence creeps up despite omicron, a historically Black college gives students a generous gift with no strings attached, and how hard-to-find COVID tests illustrate the challenges of relying on a private industry during a public health crisis.
In tourist communities, short-term rentals are pricing out locals
When you head to an outdoorsy town or resort community to get away from it all, it can be easy to forget the people who live and work there full time, ensuring that the place runs smoothly. The tourism that many of those towns rely on can also produce housing pressures. Marketplace's Amanda Peacher takes us to Joshua Tree, California, where short-term vacation rentals make up more than one-quarter of the housing stock. As she points out, the affordable-housing shortage is becoming more common around the Western U.S. Also: What the holiday spending habits of four families tell us about the economy, what hurdles await President Joe Biden's plan for distributing at-home COVID tests and what 20% inflation looks like in Turkey.
What Manchin's derailing of Build Back Better could mean for the economy
How much pull on the economy can one man have? Quite a bit, it turns out. On Sunday, Sen. Joe Manchin, a Democrat, announced that he would not be supporting the Build Back Better Act, citing inflation concerns. The bill, a foundational part of President Joe Biden's agenda, has billions slated for social spending programs and addressing the climate crisis. Today, we'll see where that leaves climate scientists and take a closer look at the impact government spending has on inflation. Plus, we'll hear about a new lender for native farmers and ranchers, see what loan payment pauses have meant for students and look at the art and imperfect science of economic forecasting.
Omicron on the mind
Remember just a few weeks back, when we didn't know whether this new COVID-19 variant was pronounced ah-micron or oh-micron? However you say it, it's at the doorstep and ready to barge into the economy. Today, we'll tackle omicron in the Weekly Wrap, hear how businesses are reacting to it with little new guidance and see why the hottest item this holiday season — a rapid COVID test — is becoming hard to find. Also: Why private equity investments are booming and how a Nashville record store is trying to survive a scorching real estate market.
COVID-19 has made inflation a global problem
In case you haven't heard … prices? They're higher these days. That's not terribly surprising, given the global supply chain debacle, but it turns out a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic has an impact, too. Dozens of countries have experienced inflation since the onset of the pandemic, and the United States has one highest rates. Today, we look at how the U.S. approach to addressing inflation differs from other countries around the globe. We'll also take a trip to a warehouse to see its role in the global supply chain, hear how the Great Resignation isn't necessarily benefitting everyone and celebrate jobless claims that haven't been this low since the Beatles were together.
The child tax credit has given stability to many families. Today's payment could be the last.
As part of a COVID-19 relief package last spring, Congress expanded the federal child tax credit and started sending it out in monthly installments. For many families, the extra couple of hundred dollars each month has provided a cushion for emergencies or has been spent on essentials, like rent and utilities. But the expansion is temporary, and unless Congress passes President Joe Biden's social spending plan, the decline in childhood poverty we've seen could be temporary, too. Inflation is also on today's agenda, including how it was discussed at today's Fed meeting, where it might linger in the economy and whether wage growth will be able to keep up with it.
So what can the Fed actually do about inflation?
The producer price index came out today and — no surprise — inflation is hitting the folks who make the products we buy, too. The Federal Reserve is meeting today, but what exactly can it do to address rising prices? Though the central bank can taper bond buying, raise interest rates and communicate its plans more, it still has little control over issues dominating the economy right now, like COVID-19 and supply chain woes. Plus: How the pandemic reinvigorated DIY home renovations, why buying a new car is likely to remain troublesome for a while, and why officials are concerned that there might not be enough water to go around in rural West Texas.
How the Kentucky tornadoes are compounding an existing housing crisis
After devastating tornadoes swept through Kentucky last week, killing dozens and destroying thousands of homes, displaced residents are left wondering where to go. Kentucky already had a shortage of affordable housing, with 30% of the state's renters at or below the poverty line. On today's show, we hear from Adrienne Bush, executive director of the Homeless & Housing Coalition of Kentucky, about the need for investment and policy changes to ensure short- and long-term recoveries. We'll also hear how American consumer demand is adding to supply chain disruptions, why holiday shipping is on a smoother track than last year and what a mistletoe auction in small-town Britain tells us about the U.K.'s economic recovery.
More than just a number
Odds are, you've heard the figure by now: 6.8%. That's what the consumer price index clocked for year-over-year inflation today. Those rising prices, especially for essentials like food and housing, are squeezing folks on low or fixed incomes. Though the federal government uses the CPI to adjust things like food aid and Social Security, economists are increasingly concerned that additional changes may be needed so benefits can keep up with inflation. But first, the Weekly Wrap, followed by a look at FEMA's climate resilience plans and a dive into how a classic ballet performance is becoming more inclusive. New Investors Week: Your first donation to Marketplace goes TWICE as far with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Investors Challenge Fund. Give now!
Where will this economy be in December 2022?
While both chewing on the lowest number of initial unemployment claims since the late 1960s and bracing for tomorrow's inflation data for November, we decided to cast our minds ahead to December 2022. What's the labor market going to look like in 365 days? Can we expect inflation to continue roaring ahead? We asked some experts to peer into the crystal ball. Also: Sabri Ben-Achour reports on China's state-sponsored industrial espionage and an explainer on the significance of waning worker productivity. New Investors Week: Your first donation to Marketplace goes TWICE as far with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Investors Challenge Fund. Give now!
For some small businesses, the wonky supply chain is an opportunity
If you've set foot inside any chain or big-box store in the past couple of months, odds are you've spotted an empty shelf or two. While it's been difficult for lots of major retailers to get the products and supplies they've ordered, smaller businesses have found themselves nimble enough to fill those gaps. Today, we'll hear from three small businesses about how they've been able to maneuver and flourish. Plus: the Great Resignation is still in full swing; COVID gives rise to a more lively freelance economy; and why inflation can benefit borrowers (complete with a history lesson). New Investors Week: Your first donation to Marketplace goes TWICE as far with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Investors Challenge Fund! Give now!
How this investor became the "slumdoge millionaire"
In February, Glauber Contessoto invested his life savings in dogecoin, a cryptocurrency that started as a joke. But his gains are for real. He now owns more than $800,000 in dogecoin. Marketplace's Matt Levin chats with Contessoto about the HODL — or "hold on for dear life" — mentality that keeps him and other investors in the crypto game despite incredible volatility. Also on today's program: Why exports surged in October, what's behind the battle for speedy grocery deliveries and the transition away from fossil fuels takes center stage at the World Petroleum Congress. New Investors Week: Your first donation to Marketplace goes TWICE as far with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Investors Challenge Fund! Give Now!
A jobs report full of mixed signals
If the U.S. economy had a Facebook profile, its relationship status with jobs would be set to … well … "It's complicated." The Bureau of Labor Statistics released a muddled job report last week, with a little over 200,000 jobs added to the economy. Data from other sources also shows a tumultuous recovery: Wages are up, though they're not keeping up with inflation; upper-income professionals feel strong job security, but the service sector tells a different story. We'll also hear how restaurants are prepping for a winter with omicron, see how hybrid and remote work could hold women back, and discuss why home equity lines of credit could be making a return. New Investors Week: Your first donation to Marketplace goes TWICE as far with a dollar-for-dollar match from the Investors Challenge Fund! Give Now!
How the gas boom transformed a small town in Louisiana
Natural gas prices have skyrocketed in recent months thanks to strong global demand. Today, Marketplace's Andy Uhler takes us to a village in northwest Louisiana where many landowners signed away their mineral rights to drillers. The resulting infusion of cash revived the local economy but has come at an environmental cost for some in the area. We'll also digest a muddled jobs report in the Weekly Wrap, discuss whether job growth in the warehouse sector is here to stay and tackle the frustrations of on-and-off return-to-office plans. Join Marketplace's mission to make everyone smarter about the economy — make your year-end gift today!
Omicron could keep older workers on the sidelines
Workers over 65 were the fastest-growing segment of the labor force before the pandemic. But as the pandemic persists and new coronavirus variants spread, older adults have been slow to return to the workforce, and many have simply retired early. In a tight labor market, that shrunken labor pool could persist for years to come. We'll also hear how bond buying could translate into higher mortgage rates, how omicron could further complicate the global supply chain and how stock images play a role in reinforcing whiteness. Join Marketplace's mission to make everyone smarter about the economy — make your year-end gift today!
Shipping logjams are polluting portside communities
California's portside neighborhoods, which are home to many low-income residents and communities of color, have long suffered from polluted air. But supply chain bottlenecks have worsened that pollution, which has been linked to cancer, heart disease and asthma. Though community advocates have pushed for emissions reductions, demand for goods that filter through the port is still at a record high. Also on the show today: A chat with Visa's CEO about the future of digital payments; economists weigh in on how omicron could affect the market; and why it can be hard to find a public bathroom. Join Marketplace's mission to make everyone smarter about the economy – make your year-end gift today!
Food banks are being squeezed by inflation too
Food banks saw increased demand at the height of the pandemic. Now, as inflation limits what your buck can buy at grocery stores, demand is rising yet again. But food banks are dealing with those higher costs too, as well as supply chain issues that mean longer wait times for their orders and fewer donations. Also on today's program, how Substack has changed the media landscape, what the omicron variant might mean for consumer confidence and why the U.K. aspires to be a green hydrogen powerhouse. Giving Tuesday challenge: Give now to help us reach $100k in donations and unlock another $100k from the Investors Challenge Fund.
In case you forgot: COVID still runs this economy
The coronavirus omicron variant caused stock market jitters on Friday. While the strain's impact on global health remains to be seen, if omicron is similar to the delta wave, we can expect travel and consumer spending to take a big hit. How it might affect inflation is unclear. Plus: Black Friday spending is up but still below pre-pandemic levels; millennials are sidelined in the homebuying market; and schools prepare to use federal pandemic relief.
Next-day delivery is so pre-pandemic. Cue ultra-fast delivery.
Whereas next- or same-day delivery services transformed the way people shopped at the height of the pandemic, there's a new kid in town: companies that will deliver an order in under 20 minutes. While the services have made it to densely populated urban areas in the United States, the market is particularly booming in the United Kingdom. Victoria Craig takes us to London, where — for super-fast delivery apps — competition is fierce, investment is booming and pathways to long-lasting profit are uncertain. Plus: The Weekly Wrap, a sky-high battle for 5G and a Black Friday look at consumer spending.
Bemidji, Minnesota has paid teleworkers to move there. How is it playing out?
At the height of the pandemic, dozens of small communities saw an opportunity to recruit people who could work from anywhere — by paying them to move. Today, Dan Kraker takes us to Bemidji, Minnesota, where a program offers people $2,500 to telework there. The solution has proved mutually beneficial, offering newcomers a slower, more budget-friendly pace of life while helping a smaller town grow. Plus: The glass bottle shortage comes to a liquor store near you, the 30th anniversary of a major economic database and the young engineer behind an operations-friendly headscarf.
Inflation and unemployment stats tell a complicated story
We got a feast of economic figures the day before Thanksgiving: First-time unemployment claims are at a 52-year low. But a key index shows inflation is at a 31-year high. Consumer spending is up too, yet consumer sentiment is at its lowest point in a decade. What the heck is going on? On today's show, we'll tell you how the economic recovery can look anything but linear. We'll also hear about the big number of small-scale labor actions, the infrastructure bill's potential impact on holiday travel routes and a new initiative by the Department of Labor aimed at assisting home care workers.
Biden's release of oil reserves is unlikely to ease gas prices
Gas prices are high ahead of holiday travel. To address oil costs, President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that he would tap into oil reserves and release 50 million barrels. But energy analysts say consumers likely won't feel relief at the pump. Also on today's show: Luxury stores keep malls afloat; how the shipping container came to be; and residents of Boquillas, Mexico, get creative to survive pandemic border closures.
What Jerome Powell's renomination means for Fed policy
President Joe Biden announced today that he will nominate Jerome Powell for a second term as Federal Reserve chair. Progressive Democrats were hoping Biden would nominate board member Lael Brainard, whom he instead picked for vice chair. The decision indicates a "business as usual" stance amid the economic recovery and spiking inflation. Also: We examine why Target's nearly 2,000 stores will no longer stay open on Thanksgiving Day, unpack the Deere strike and its impact on farmers and look at businesses filling the void in China's mental health care sector.


The $2.6 billion deal, which diversifies Starwood away from commercial mortgages, includes 51 senior loans secured by energy infrastructure assets.
Starwood Property Trust said it has agreed to buy GE Capital's Energy Financial Services' business for $2.56 billion, including $400 million of unfunded loan commitments.
The GE energy business includes a leadership team and 21 full-time employees across loan origination, underwriting, capital markets, and asset management. It includes a loan portfolio of 51 senior loans secured by energy infrastructure real assets.
Starwood, a large commercial mortgage real estate investment trust, said it expects to finance the transaction with a new secured term loan facility from MUFG, with an initial advance of approximately $1.7 billion. A $600 million committed acquisition facility from Credit Suisse and Citigroup Global Markets would be used to fund the balance of the purchase price.
"GE's Energy Project Finance Debt Business is one of the preeminent lenders in the field and we expect the team to flourish as we expand their product line in the future," Starwood Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Barry Sternlicht stated.
"Today we are pleased to announce we are adding a new cylinder to our company, with the return on investment profile and ability to scale to be material to our $14 billion enterprise," he said.
GE has made a number of asset sales as it tries to focus more on its core industrial businesses.
Starwood said the loan portfolio it is buying is 97% floating-rate, making it positively correlated to rising interest rates. It will extend Starwood's portfolio loan duration. Energy project finance also has a low correlation with the commercial real estate sector, Starwood added.
"It has been our intention since we began Starwood Property Trust to build a multi-cylinder finance company, with the thought that we should never overstay our welcome in any one business line and always have opportunities to deploy capital into only those verticals where reward clearly outweighs risk," Sternlicht said.


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Kelly McKowen
"City and Country, Hand in Hand: The Whole People at Work" The Norwegian Labor Party (1933)
I am an Assistant Professor of Anthropology at SMU and the Book Review Editor for Economic Anthropology. My research and teaching interests include capitalism, the state, cash transfers, work, value, morality, ethnography, and contemporary Europe (particularly the Nordic countries). My first book project, based on 16 months of ethnographic fieldwork in Oslo, Norway, examines the everyday lives of the unemployed in order to rethink the Nordic welfare model as a system of sociocultural and moral incorporation.
My recent publications include an edited volume on migrant incorporation and belonging in Europe, an article on work ethics and welfare regimes in Economic Anthropology, and an article on job-seeker courses and neoliberalism in the Anthropology of Work Review. My forthcoming work includes an article on Norway's "unemployment business" in the Journal of the Royal Anthropological Institute and a book chapter on unemployed migrants for Migration and Multiculturalism in Scandinavia (University of Wisconsin Press, 2022).
My research has been supported by the Fulbright Program, the Josephine de Karman Fellowship Trust, the American-Scandinavian Foundation, the Society for the Advancement of Scandinavian Study, the Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Education, the Princeton Fellowship of Woodrow Wilson Scholars, and the Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies. In 2018, I was awarded the Harold K. Schneider Student Prize in Economic Anthropology by the Society for Economic Anthropology.
Before coming to SMU, I received my PhD (2019) and MA (2014) in Anthropology from Princeton University. I also have an A.B. in Literary Arts and International Relations from Brown University, where I was awarded Honors in Creative Writing for writing, of all things, a novella.


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\section*{Introduction}

An irreducible holomorphic symplectic manifold $X$ is a simply connected compact k\"ahler manifold with an everywhere nondegenerate holomorphic $2$-form which is unique up to constant. The second integral cohomology group $H^2(X,\ZZ)$ is a lattice which we abstractly denote by $\Lambda$. The moduli space $\mathfrak{M}_\Lambda$ of marked irreducible holomorphic symplectic manifolds of deformation type $\Lambda$ is constructed as a coarse and non-Hausdorff moduli space (see e.g. \cite{Huybrechts:Basic}, \cite{Markman:Survey}, \cite{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:ModuliK3}).

If $h\in\Lambda$ is a positive class, we denote by $\bar{h}$ the $\Or(\Lambda)$-orbit determined by $h$. The moduli space $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ of manifolds with polarisation type $\bar{h}$ is constructed by Viehweg (\cite{Viehweg:ModuliSpaces}) as a quasi-projective variety. We prefer to see it as an analytic variety, where a point in $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ is a pair $(X,H)$ such that $H\in\Pic(X)$ is ample and $\eta(c_1(H))\in\bar{h}$ for some marking $\eta:H^2(X,\ZZ)\to\Lambda$ (cf. \cite{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:Moduli}, \cite{Markman:Survey}, \cite{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:ModuliK3}). With an abuse of notation, in the rest of the paper we will refer to a polarised manifold as a pair $(X,h)$ where $h\in\NS(X)\subset H^2(X,\ZZ)$ is intended to be the first Chern class of an ample line bundle.

The moduli space $\mathcal{V}_\Lambda$ of polarised irreducible holomorphic symplectic manifolds is then the disjoint union of $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$, as $\bar{h}\subset\Lambda$ runs through all the polarisation types. In order to count the number of connected components of $\mathcal{V}_\Lambda$, it is enough to count the number of connected components of $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$. As an example we can consider the two-dimensional case, where $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ is connected. In higher dimension, Apostolov shows in \cite{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents} that, for manifolds of $K3^{[n]}$-type, $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ has several connected components in general and their number tends to be larger and larger according to the dimension and the values of the degree and the divisibility of the polarisation type. In this note we recover all the statements in Apostolov's paper for manifolds of $\Kum^{[n]}$-type.

Since the N\'eron-Severi group of an irreducible holomorphic symplectic manifold is torsion free, we can work with primitively polarised manifolds without loss of generality. In particular, with an abuse of notation, we still call $\mathcal{V}_\Lambda$ the moduli space of primitively polarised manifolds and we always work with it.
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{\bf Acknowledgements.} I would like to thank my supervisor Professor Gregory Sankaran for the great amount of conversations and advice. Moreover I thank Giovanni Mongardi for having read a preliminary version of this work and Benjamin Wieneck for having let me know about the existence of one of his results (cf. Proposition~\ref{prop:wieneck}).  This work was supported by an EPSRC-SCI-DTA Programme.
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{\bf Notations.} Let $n\geq2$. A manifold of $\Kum^{[n]}$-type is an irreducible holomorphic symplectic manifold deformation equivalent to a generalised Kummer variety $\Kum^{[n]}(A)$. In this case the second integral cohomology group $H^2(X,\ZZ)$ is isometric to the abstract lattice $\Lambda_n=3U\oplus\langle-2-2n\rangle$, where $U$ is the unimodular hyperbolic plane and $\langle-2-2n\rangle$ is the rank 1 lattice generated by an element of length $-2-2n$ (\cite{Beauville:c1=0}). We use the short notation $\mathcal{V}_n:=\mathcal{V}_{\Lambda_n}$ for the moduli space of polarised manifolds of $\Kum^{[n]}$-type and indicate with $\Upsilon_n$ the set of its connected components.

\section{Parallel transport operators}
\begin{defn}\label{defn:pto}
\begin{enumerate}
\item An isomorphism $g \colon H^2(X_1,\ZZ)\to H^2(X_2,\ZZ)$ is called a \emph{parallel transport operator} if there exists a family $\pi \colon \cX\to B$ of deformations, points $b_1,b_2\in B$ with isomorphisms $\psi_1 \colon \cX_{b_1}\cong X_1$ and $\psi_2\colon \cX_{b_2}\cong X_2$ and a path $\gamma$ in $B$ from $b_1$ to $b_2$ such that the parallel transport along $\gamma$ in the local system $R^2\pi_*\ZZ$ induces the isometry $$\psi_{2}^*\circ g\circ(\psi_{1}^{-1})^*\colon H^2(\cX_{b_1},\ZZ)\to H^2(\cX_{b_2},\ZZ).$$
\item A parallel transport operator from $H^2(X,\ZZ)$ to itself is called a \emph{monodromy operator} and we denote by $\Mon^2(X)$ the group of such isometries.
\item A parallel transport operator $g\colon H^2(X_1,\ZZ)\to H^2(X_2,\ZZ)$ is a \emph{polarised} parallel transport operator between two polarised pairs $(X_1,h_1)$ and $(X_2,h_2)$ if $g(h_1)=h_2$ (cf. \cite[Corollary~7.4]{Markman:Survey}).
\end{enumerate}
\end{defn}
\begin{rmk}
\begin{enumerate}
\item The group operation on $\Mon^2(X)$ is the usual composition. In fact if $f,g\in\Mon^2(X)$, pick two deformation families $\cX\to B$ and $\cX'\to B'$, points $b\in B$ and $b'\in B'$ and isomorphisms $\cX_{b}\cong X\cong\cX'_{b'}$ such that $f$ is given by parallel transport along a loop in $\cX\to B$ and $g$ by parallel transport along a loop in $\cX'\to B'$. Then $f\circ g$ can be seen as a parallel transport operator along the induced loop in the deformation family $\cX''\to B''$, where $\cX''$ is obtained by gluing $\cX$ and $\cX'$ along the isomorphism $\cX_{b}\cong X\cong\cX'_{b'}$ and $B''$ is obtained by connecting $B$ and $B'$ at the points $b$ and $b'$ (cf. \cite{Markman:Survey}).
\item The definition of polarised parallel transport operator we gave is not natural (cf. \cite[Definition~1.1.(4)]{Markman:Survey}). Nevertheless, Markman shows (\cite[Corollary~7.4]{Markman:Survey}) that item $(3)$ in Definition~\ref{defn:pto} completely characterises a polarised parallel transport operator. We preferred to state the definition in terms of this characterisation because this is the form in which we will use it.
\item The big cone $\widetilde{\cC}_X=\left\{x\in H^2(X,\ZZ)\otimes\RR\mid (x,x)>0\right\}$ comes with a preferred orientation (cf. \cite[Section~4]{Markman:Survey}). We say that an isometry $g:H^2(X_1,\ZZ)\to H^2(X_2,\ZZ)$ is \emph{orientation preserving} if the induced map between the big cones sends the preferred orientation of the first to the preferred orientation of the second. By definition a parallel transport operator is always orientation preserving.
\end{enumerate}
\end{rmk}
From now on $X$ will always be a manifold of $\Kum^{[n]}$-type.

Let $\Or^+(H^2(X,\ZZ))$ be the group of orientation preserving isometries and define the subgroup
\begin{equation*}
W(X)=\left\{g\in\Or^+(H^2(X,\ZZ))\mid g\text{ acts as }\pm id \text{ on }A_X\right\},
\end{equation*}
where $A_X=H^2(X,\ZZ)^*/H^2(X,\ZZ)$ is the discriminant group.
Denote by $\chi\colon W(X)\to\{\pm1\}$ the corresponding character.
\begin{prop}[\cite{Mongardi:Monodromy}, Theorem~2.3]\label{prop:mon}
$\Mon^2(X)=\left\{g\in W(X)\mid\det(g)\chi(g)=1\right\}$.
\end{prop}
In particular $\Mon^2(X)$ is an index two subgroup of $W(X)$ and, with an abuse of notation, we will indicate with $\tau_X$ any element in $W(X)$ which is not a monodromy operator.

Put $\widetilde{\Lambda}=4U$ and consider the set $\Or(\Lambda_n,\widetilde{\Lambda})$ of isometric primitive embeddings of $\Lambda_n$ inside $\widetilde{\Lambda}$. Both $\Or(\Lambda_n)$ and $\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})$ act on $\Or(\Lambda_n,\widetilde{\Lambda})$ by, respectively, pre- and post-composition.

When $X=\cK_v(A)$ is an Albanese fibre of a moduli space of sheaves on an abelian surface $A$, we have an isometric primitive embedding $i_v\colon H^2(\Kum^{[n]}(A),\ZZ)\cong v^\perp\hookrightarrow H^{even}(A,\ZZ)\cong\widetilde{\Lambda}$ inside the Mukai lattice (\cite{Yoshioka:ModuliSpaces2001}). This defines a distinguished element $[i_v]:=\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})\cdot i_v$ in the quotient $\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})\backslash\Or(\Lambda_n,\widetilde{\Lambda})$. Proposition~\ref{prop:mon} makes us able to extend this distinguished (orbit of) embedding to any manifold of $\Kum^{[n]}$-type.
\begin{prop}[\protect{\cite[Theorem~4.1]{Wieneck:MonInvariants}}]\label{prop:wieneck}
If $n\geq 2$, then there exists a distinguished well-defined $\Mon^2(X)$-invariant $\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})$-orbit $[i_X]$ of isometric primitive embeddings $H^2(X,\ZZ)\to\widetilde{\Lambda}$.
\end{prop}
We now recall the definition of this orbit, skipping the details.
Let $X$ be deformation equivalent to $\cK_v(A)$ and pick a parallel transport operator $h\colon H^2(X,\ZZ)\to H^2(\cK_v(A),\ZZ)$. Then define $[i_X]:=[i_v\circ h]\in\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})\backslash\Or(H^2(X,\ZZ),\widetilde{\Lambda})$. It is not difficult to check that this orbit is $\Mon^2(X)$-invariant and that it is independent of the choice of the parallel transport operator. More subtle is the independence of the choice of the moduli space $\cK_v(A)$, which relies on results of Yoshioka in \cite{Yoshioka:ModuliSpaces2001} (cf. \cite{Wieneck:MonInvariants} for details).
\begin{prop}\label{prop:pto}
Let $g\colon H^2(X_1,\ZZ)\to H^2(X_2,\ZZ)$ be an orientation preserving isometry between two irreducible holomorphic symplectic manifolds $X_1$ and $X_2$ of $\Kum^{[n]}$-type.
\begin{enumerate}
\item If $g$ is a parallel transport operator, then $[i_{X_1}]=[i_{X_2}]\circ g$.
\item If $[i_{X_1}]=[i_{X_2}]\circ g$, then either $g$ is a parallel transport operator or the composition $\tau_{X_2}\circ g$ is a parallel transport operator.
\end{enumerate}
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
The first part is a direct consequence of Proposition~\ref{prop:wieneck}. In fact, pick a moduli space $\cK_v(A)$ and two parallel transport operators $h_i\colon H^2(X_i,\ZZ)\to H^2(\cK_v(A),\ZZ)$ such that $[i_{X_i}]=[i_v\circ h_i]$. The composition $h_2\circ g\circ h_1^{-1}$ is a monodromy operator by assumption and by Proposition \ref{prop:mon} we have $h_2\circ g\circ h_1^{-1}\in W(\cK_v(A))$. The last group can be identified with the group of isometries of $H^2(\cK_v(A),\ZZ)$ which can be extended to $\widetilde{\Lambda}$ (cf. \cite[Lemma~4.10]{Markman:Monodromy1}). In particular there exists $\tilde{g}\in\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})$ such that $i_v\circ h_2\circ g\circ h_1^{-1}=\tilde{g}\circ i_v$, which is the thesis.

For the second part, suppose that $g$ is not a parallel transport operator. Pick a parallel transport operator $h\colon H^2(X_2,\ZZ)\to H^2(X_1,\ZZ)$ and note that the composition $h\circ g\in W(X_1)$ is not in $\Mon^2(X_1)$. Consider now the composition $h\circ\tau_{X_2}\circ g\in W(X_1)$. An easy computation shows that $h\circ\tau_{X_2}\circ g\in\Mon^2(X_1)$ and hence $\tau_{X_2}\circ g$ is a parallel transport operator because it is a composition of parallel transport operators.
\end{proof}
Denote by $\Xi_n$ the set of connected components of $\mathfrak{M}_n=\mathfrak{M}_{\Lambda_n}$.
Define the map
\begin{equation*}
\orb\colon \Xi_n\longrightarrow\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})\backslash\Or(\Lambda_n,\widetilde{\Lambda}),
\end{equation*}
by sending a connected component $\mathfrak{M}_n^{\xi}$ to $[i_X]\circ\eta^{-1}$, where $(X,\eta)\in\mathfrak{M}_n^{\xi}$. Proposition~\ref{prop:pto} implies that $\orb$ is well defined.

Recall from \cite[Section~4]{Markman:Survey} that a connected component $\mathfrak{M}_n^{\xi}$ uniquely determines an orientation of the big cone $\widetilde{\cC}_n=\{x\in\Lambda_n\otimes\RR\mid(x,x)>0\}$ and hence there is a well defined map $\orient\colon \Xi_n\to\orient(\Lambda_n)$, where $\orient(\Lambda_n)$ is the two-points set of possible orientations of $\widetilde{\cC}_n$.

As a corollary of Proposition~\ref{prop:pto} we get the following result.
\begin{prop}\label{prop:Xi}
The map
\begin{equation*}
\orb\times\orient\colon \Xi_n\longrightarrow\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})\backslash\Or(\Lambda_n,\widetilde{\Lambda})\times\orient(\Lambda_n)
\end{equation*}
is $2:1$.
\end{prop}
\begin{rmk}\label{rmk:Namikawa-like}
The corresponding map is bijective in the $K3^{[n]}$-case (cf. \cite[Corollary 9.10]{Markman:Survey}). Proposition~\ref{prop:Xi} is a Namikawa-like phenomenon (cf. \cite{Namikawa:Counterexample}), namely the two pairs $(\Kum^{[n]}(A),\eta)$ and $(\Kum^{[n]}(\hat{A}),\eta\circ\tau)$ belong to different connected components but are mapped to the same element. Here $\tau\colon H^2(\Kum^{[n]}(\hat{A}),\ZZ)\to H^2(\Kum^{[n]}(A),\ZZ)$ is the orientation preserving Hodge isometry got by extending the isometry induced by the Fourier-Mukai transform $\D^b(\hat{A})\cong\D^b(A)$ (cf. \cite[Section~4]{MarkmanMehrotra:HilbertSchemeDense}).
\end{rmk}
Note that the number of connected components is always a multiple of four. Geometrically, this is because the moduli space of abelian surfaces has four connected components.
\begin{rmk}\label{rmk:n+1}
By \cite[Lemma~4.3.(1)]{Markman:IntegralConstraints}, the cardinality of the set $\Or(\widetilde{\Lambda})\backslash\Or(\Lambda_n,\widetilde{\Lambda})$ is $2^{\rho(n+1)-1}$, where $\rho(n+1)$ is the number of primes in the factorisation of $n+1$.
\end{rmk}
\begin{exe}
The moduli space $\mathfrak{M}_2$ has exactly four connected components. More generally, the moduli space $\mathfrak{M}_n$ has four connected components if $n+1$ is a power of a prime number. This is the simplest case where the connected components are all induced by the moduli space of abelian surfaces.
\end{exe}

\section{Connected components of polarised moduli spaces}
Recall from \cite[Section~10]{Markman:Survey}, that $\Mon^2(X)$ is isomorphic to the group generated by products of reflections $\rho_{u_1}\cdots\rho_{u_k}$ where $(u_i,u_i)=-2$ for an even number of indices and $(u_i,u_i)=2$ for the remaining ones. Here
\begin{equation*}
\rho_{u}(x)=\left\{
\begin{array}{lcl}
x+(x,u)u  & \mbox{if} & (u,u)=-2 \\
-x+(x,u)u & \mbox{if} & (u,u)=2.
\end{array}\right.
\end{equation*}
\begin{prop}\label{prop:ppto}
Let $g\colon H^2(X_1,\ZZ)\to H^2(X_2,\ZZ)$ be an orientation preserving isometry between two polarised manifolds $(X_1,h_1)$ and $(X_2,h_2)$ of $\Kum^{[n]}$-type.
\begin{enumerate}
\item If $g$ is a polarised parallel transport operator, then $g(h_1)=h_2$ and $[i_{X_1}]=[i_{X_2}]\circ g$.
\item If $[i_{X_1}]=[i_{X_2}]\circ g$ and $g(h_1)=h_2$, then either $g$ is a polarised parallel transport operator or there exists a vector $u\in H^2(X_2,\ZZ)$ such that $(u,u)=-2$, $(h_2,u)=0$ and the composition $\rho_u\circ g$ is a polarised parallel transport operator.
\end{enumerate}
\end{prop}
\begin{rmk}
\begin{enumerate}
\item The reflection $\rho_u$, with $(u,u)=-2$, is the operator $\tau_{X_2}$ in Proposition~\ref{prop:pto}. Nevertheless, by item $(3)$ in Definition~\ref{defn:pto}, we need to control where the polarisation is moved to and hence this characterisation of $\tau_{X_2}$ is more useful.
\item For fixed $h\in H^2(X,\ZZ)$, the existence of $u\in H^2(X,\ZZ)$ such that $(u,u)=-2$ and $(h,u)=0$ is assured by the Eichler criterion (\cite[Proposition~3.3]{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:Abelianisation}).
\end{enumerate}
\end{rmk}
\medskip

Following \cite{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents}, we now construct a monodromy invariant which translates the problem of counting the number of connected components into a combinatorial one.

Let $\Sigma_n$ be the set of isometry classes of pairs $(T,l)$ where $T\subset\tilde{\Lambda}$ is a primitive and positive rank~$2$ sublattice and $l\in T$ is a primitive and positive class such that $l^{\perp}=\langle2n+2\rangle$. Two pairs $(T,l)$ and $(T',l')$ are said to be isometric if there exists an isometry $T\cong T'$ which takes $l$ to $l'$.

For $h\in H^2(X,\ZZ)$ primitive and positive, pick $i_X\in[i_X]$ and denote by $T(X,h)\subset\tilde{\Lambda}$ the rank~$2$ positive primitive sublattice containing $i_X(H^2(X,\ZZ))^\perp$ and $i_X(h)$. Note that the class $[(T(X,h),i_X(h))]$ is independent of the choice of $i_X\in[i_X]$.

Denote by $I(X)\subset H^2(X,\ZZ)$ the subset of primitive classes $h$ such that $(h,h)>0$ and define the map
\begin{equation}
f_X\colon I(X)\longrightarrow\Sigma_n
\end{equation}
that takes each class $h\in I(X)$ to $[(T(X,h),i_X(h))]$. By Proposition~\ref{prop:wieneck}, $f_X$ is a monodromy invariant (cf. \cite[Section~5.3]{Markman:PrimeExceptional}).
\begin{prop}\label{prop:mon inv}
There exists a polarised parallel transport operator between two polarised pairs $(X_1,h_1)$ and $(X_2,h_2)$ if and only if $f_{X_1}(h_1)=f_{X_2}(h_2)$.
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
The proof is the same as the proof of \cite[Proposition~1.6]{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents}, up to the final step. To conclude we need to use the fact that $\Mon^2(X)\subset W(X)$ has index $2$ and apply Proposition~\ref{prop:ppto}.
\end{proof}
It follows that $f_X$ is a faithful monodromy invariant.
\begin{prop}
The map $f\colon \Upsilon_n\to\Sigma_n$, which sends $\upsilon\in\Upsilon_n$ into $f_X(h)\in\Sigma_n$ for some $(X,h)\in\mathcal{V}_n^\upsilon$, is well defined and injective.
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
The proof is the same as the proof of \cite[Theorem~1.7]{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents} using our Proposition~\ref{prop:mon inv} above instead of \cite[Proposition~1.6]{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents}.
\end{proof}
Pick integers $d,t>0$ such that $t|\gcd(2g,2n+2)$ and consider the moduli space $\mathcal{V}_n^{d,t}$ parametrising polarised irreducible holomorphic symplectic manifolds with polarisation types of degree $2d$ and divisibility $t$. Recall that the divisibility $\divv(h)$ of an element $h\in\Lambda$ is the positive generator of the ideal $(h,\Lambda)\subset\ZZ$. Note that in general the values of $d$ and $t$ do not determine the orbit $\bar{h}$.
\begin{rmk}
If $(X,h)\in\mathcal{V}_n^{d,t}$ then $f_X(h)=[(T(X,h),i_X(h))]$ is such that $(i_X(h),i_X(h))=2d$ and $\divv(i_X(h))=t$. The latter is equivalent to requiring that the discriminant of $T(X,h)$ is $4d(n+1)/t^2$. Indeed, by \cite[Proposition~2.2]{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents}, the divisibility of $i_X(h)$ is equal to the positive square root of
$4d(n+1)/\discr(T(X,h))$, which in \cite{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents} is called the index of $\langle i_X(h)\rangle\oplus \langle 2n+2\rangle \subset T(X,h)$ (this
is not the index in the sense of group theory).

\end{rmk}
If $\Upsilon_n^{d,t}\subset\Upsilon_n$ is the set of connected components of $\mathcal{V}_n^{d,t}$, the previous remark shows that
\begin{equation}
f(\Upsilon_n^{d,t})\subset\Sigma_n^{d,t}:=\left\{[(T,h)]\in\Sigma_n\mid(h,h)=2d\text{ and } \discr(T)=\frac{4d(n+1)}{t^2}\right\}.
\end{equation}
\begin{rmk}\label{rmk:emb}
The set $\Sigma_n^{d,t}$ can be identified with the set of isometries of primitive embeddings $j\colon \langle2d\rangle\hookrightarrow T$ such that $\discr(T)=4d(n+1)/t^2$ and $j(\langle2d\rangle)^\perp\cong\langle2n+2\rangle$. Two embeddings $j$ and $j'$ are isometric if there exists $\phi\in\Or(T)$ such that $j=\phi\circ j'$ and $\phi$ restricts as the identity on $\langle2d\rangle$.
\end{rmk}
\begin{prop}
The map $f\colon \Upsilon_n^{d,t}\to\Sigma_n^{d,t}$ is surjective.
\end{prop}
\begin{proof}
See \cite[Proposition~2.3]{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents}.
\end{proof}
It turns out that the cardinality of $\Sigma_n^{d,t}$ is easy to compute using Remark \ref{rmk:emb}. In fact the set of embeddings $\langle2d\rangle\hookrightarrow T$ is in bijection with the set of isometry classes of pairs $(H,\gamma)$ where $H\subset A_{2d}$ is a subgroup of the discriminant group of $\langle2d\rangle$ and $\gamma\colon H\to A_{2n+2}$ is a monomorphism into the discriminant group of $\langle2n+2\rangle$ such that the graph $\Gamma_\gamma\subset A_{2d}\times A_{2n+2}$ is isotropic. Two pairs $(H,\gamma)$ and $(H',\gamma')$ are said to be isometric if there exist $\phi\in\Or(\langle2d\rangle)$ and $\psi\in\Or(\langle2n+2\rangle)$ such that $\gamma\circ\bar{\phi}=\bar{\psi}\circ\gamma'$, where $\bar{\phi}$ and $\bar{\psi}$ are the induced maps on the discriminant groups (cf. \cite[Proposition~1.6.1]{Nikulin:Lattice}). The condition $\discr(T)=4d(n+1)/t^2$ implies that $H$ has order $t$.

Identifying $A_{2d}$ with $\ZZ/2d\ZZ$, we can write $H=\langle 2d/t\rangle$ and then $\gamma$ is uniquely determined by the image $f(2d/t)=c(2n+2)/t$, where $c$ is coprime with $t$. The isotropy condition reads then
\begin{equation}\label{eqn:1}
\frac{2d}{t^2}+\frac{c^2(2n+2)}{t^2}\equiv 0\pmod{2}.
\end{equation}
Put
\begin{equation*}
\begin{array}{lll}
d_1=\frac{2d}{\gcd(2d,2n+2)}, & n_1=\frac{2n+2}{\gcd(2d,2n+2)}, & g=\frac{\gcd(2d,2n+2)}{t} \\
 & & \\
w=\gcd(g,t), & g_1=\frac{g}{w}, & t_1=\frac{t}{w}
\end{array}
\end{equation*}
and note that equation (\ref{eqn:1}) is equivalent to
\begin{equation}\label{eqn:2}
g_1(d_1+c^2n_1)\equiv0\pmod{2t_1}.
\end{equation}
For an integer $l$ we write $\phi(l)$ for the Euler function and $\rho(l)$ for the number of primes in the factorisation of $l$ (cf. Remark \ref{rmk:n+1}). For $w$ and $t_1$ as defined above, we write $w=w_+(t_1)w_-(t_1)$ where $w_+(t_1)$ is the product of all powers of primes dividing $\gcd(w,t_1)$.
\begin{thm}[\protect{cf. \cite[Proposition~2.1]{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents}}]\label{thm:final}
With the above notations we have:
\begin{itemize}

\item $|\Upsilon_n^{d,t}|=w_+(t_1)\phi(w_-(t_1))2^{\rho(t_1)-1}$ if $t>2$ and one of the following holds:
 \begin{itemize}
 \item $g_1$ is even, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,t_1)$ and $-d_1/n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$t_1$;
 \item $g_1,t_1$ and $d_1$ are odd, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,2t_1)$ and $-d_1/n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$2t_1$;
 \item $g_1,t_1$ and $w$ are odd, $d_1$ is even, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,2t_1)$ and $-d_1/4n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$t_1$.
 \end{itemize}

\item $|\Upsilon_n^{d,t}|=w_+(t_1)\phi(w_-(t_1))2^{\rho(t_1/2)-1}$ if $t>2$, $g_1$ is odd, $t_1$ is even, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,2t_1)$ and $-d_1/n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$2t_1$.

\item $|\Upsilon_n^{d,t}|=1$ if $t\leq2$ and one of the following holds:
\begin{itemize}
 \item $g_1$ is even, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,t_1)$ and $-d_1/n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$t_1$;
 \item $g_1,t_1$ and $d_1$ are odd, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,2t_1)$ and $-d_1/n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$2t_1$;
 \item $g_1,t_1$ and $w$ are odd, $d_1$ is even, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,2t_1)$ and $-d_1/4n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$t_1$;
 \item $g_1$ is odd, $t_1$ is even, $\gcd(d_1,t_1)=1=\gcd(n_1,2t_1)$ and $-d_1/n_1$ is a quadratic residue mod~$2t_1$.
 \end{itemize}

\item $|\Upsilon_n^{d,t}|=0$ otherwise.
\end{itemize}
\end{thm}
\begin{proof}
$|\Upsilon_n^{d,t}|$ is equal to the number of solutions $c$ of equation (\ref{eqn:2}) such that $\gcd(c,t)=1$. This problem was already solved in \cite[Proposition~3.6]{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:Moduli}. As explained in the proof of \cite[Proposition~2.1]{Apostolov:ConnectedComponents}, since we are interested in isometry classes of embeddings we need to divide the numbers obtained in \cite{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:Moduli} by 2 when $t>2$. On the other hand, when $t\leq2$ the graph $\Gamma_\gamma$ is fixed by the action of $\Or(\langle2d\rangle)$ and $\Or(\langle2n+2\rangle)$ and hence we get the exact number.
\end{proof}
\begin{rmk}
When $w=1$, the values of $d$ and $t$ determine the polarisation type, i.e. $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}=\mathcal{V}_n^{d,t}$ (cf. \cite[Corollary 3.7]{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:Moduli}).
\end{rmk}
\begin{exe}
\begin{enumerate}
\item If $t=1$, then the polarisation type is determined and the corresponding moduli space is connected.

\item Let $p$ and $q$ be two (different) odd primes and put $t=d=pq$ and $n+1=mpq$, where $\gcd(m,pq)=1$ and $-m$ is a quadratic residue mod~$pq$. Then $d$ and $t$ determines the polarisation type $\bar{h}$ and the moduli space $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ has two connected components.
\item If $\gcd(2d,2n+2)$ is square free, then $w=1$ (cf. \cite[Remark 3.13]{GritsenkoHulekSankaran:Moduli}). This is the case, for example, when $2n+2$ is square free.

\item When $\dim X=4$, we have that $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ is connected in the following cases: $t=1$; $t=2$, $\gcd(d,2)=\gcd(d,3)=1$ and $d$ is a quadratic residue mod~$4$; $t=2$, $d=3\tilde{d}$, $\gcd(\tilde{d},2)=1$ and $-\tilde{d}$ is a quadratic residue mod~$4$; $t=3$, $d=3\tilde{d}$, $\gcd(\tilde{d},3)=1$ and $-\tilde{d}$ is a quadratic residue mod~$4$. Moreover, $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ has two connected components if $t=6$, $d=3\tilde{d}$, $\gcd(\tilde{d},6)=1$ and $-\tilde{d}$ is a quadratic residue mod~$12$. Finally, $\mathcal{V}_{\bar{h}}$ is empty for all the remaining cases.
\end{enumerate}
\end{exe}

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A Brief History of Piano MusicThe Baroque Period1600-1750The painting, architecture and music of this period are characterized by grandiose design, elaborate decorations and theatricalism. The harpsichord, with two keyboards, and the clavichord are the most important instruments. One type of music written in this period is the dance suite. It consists of stylized dances called sarabande, courante, gigue and allemande. Fugues, variations and freer types of music such as preludes and programmed pieces are found along with figured bass accompaniments. Bach and Handel are two well-known German composers of the period, but other countries are represented as well: Purcell, Byrd, Bull and Gibbons in England; Frescobaldi in Italy; Rameau and Couperin in France. The music has robust rhythm, is major and minor scale oriented, uses motifs in a more or less polyphonic structure and is highly ornamented.
The Classical Period1750-1825The new style developing from the Baroque period involves simplicity, dignity, lucidity, symmetry, restraint, refinement and objectivity. The polyphonic forms are the sonata allegro, concertos, rondos, duets, variations and fantasies. The melody is more folk-like and simple with broken chords and/or single accompaniment such as the Alberti bass. Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are usually thought of in this period. Others are Clementi and Hummel.
The Romantic Period1800-1925The romantic period is one of contrast and contradictions. Nationalism and program music abound. Rhapsody, fantasy and fantasy sonata, arabesque, romanza, nocturnes and ballade are new free forms. Two-piano works, etudes and new stylized dances such as mazurka and polonaise make their appearance. Virtuoso playing, particularly violin and piano, is typical. The piano has become enlarged, the pedals perfected. Chromatic harmony and wide variation in dynamics from bombastic to poetic delicacy comes in a romantic spirit of imagination and sentiment. The logic of the Classical period is disappearing. Composers of this period are Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Mendelssohn, MacDowell, Liszt, Brahms, Grieg, Tschaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Faure. Beethoven spanned both the Classical and Romantic periods.
The Modern Period1890 to presentAn early part of this period is the impressionistic era. Debussy and Ravel of France are the two most important composers of this period. These men were strongly influenced by the painting and literature of the times. Their music is delicate and refined with a vagueness of tonality resulting from an overall fusing of harmonies. Schoenberg has been associated with the twelve tone row and the drawing away from tonality to atonality. Hindemith, Bartok, Milhaud, Scriabin, Prokofiev, Kabalevsky, Khatchaturian, Villa Lobos, Chavez, Bloch and Copland are contributors to the Modern period. This is the age of experiments in harmony, tonality and sonority. Complexity of rhythm, harmony and line have been pushed to new limits. Percussive ideas, the return of polyphonic music and the neo-classic style of writing are part of the new music. Electronics and electronic devices are being experimented with in producing new sounds and ways of making music.
Piano Period History Examining significant composers of piano music through music history.


Subhas Chandra Bose was one of the most fearsome names among the British Rulers in pre-independence India. A legend and a great freedom fighter, Subhas Chandra Bose was popularly known as 'Neta Ji (respected leader)' because of his leadership qualities and almost religious devotion to India's freedom struggle. Neta Ji's entire life is punctuated with great deeds and exceptional freedom endeavours. Born on January 23, 1897 in Cuttack, Orissa, Neta Ji Subhas Chandra Bose was the ninth child of a famous lawyer Janaki Nath Bose and Prabhavati Devi. He was a brilliant student right from his childhood. He was a topper in the Matriculation examination from Calcutta province and graduated with First class. Later on, he went to England in 1919 and appeared for prestigious Indian Civil Service Examination and achieved fourth place on merit. But Jalianwalla massacre affected him deeply and he left his Civil services apprenticeship midway.
Neta ji came back to India in 1921 with a resolve to throw the British out of the country. He joined Indian National Congress and expressed his desire to serve the nation to Mahatma Gandhi. On instructions of Gandhi Ji, he joined Deshbandhu Chittaranjan das in Calcutta. He considered Deshbandhu as his political guru. Soon enough, Subhas Chandra Bose started to show his leadership skills and became a vital part of Congress party. He was an active participant in Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930 and was sent to prison for his participation. After the suspension of the movement, he was released from the prison.
Neta Ji Subhas Chandra Bose was not convinced with Mahatma Gandhi's method of achieving independence. He firmly believed that only way to attain independence was through armed revolution and by shedding blood. He formed his own party, Independence League and later on Forward Bloc. He quit Congress in protest to liberal policies of the party and started his own movement. Neta Ji was imprisoned several times because of his various revolutionary activities.
Life of Subash Chandra Bose was truly eventful. He approached Hitler for help against the British. Neta Ji organised Indian National Army and sought the help of Japan for military assistance. He famously said, "Tum mujhe khoon do, mein tumhe azadi dunga" (Give me your blood and I will give you freedom). He hosted the Indian National Flag in Kohima, Assam and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. But the defeat of Japan and Germany in Second World War forced Indian National Army to retreat. According to official details, Subash Chandra Bose was killed in a plane crash over Taiwan while flying to Tokyo on August 17, 1945 but not much information could be found about him afterwards.