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THE HUNDREDS BY KATIN : MADE IN USA
Our brand story stems from California Culture, and who better to tell it than Katin, the surf apparel company responsible for inventing the boardshort. But the similarities don't stop there. Probably the biggest reasoning behind working with Katin was to collaborate with a like-minded, independent brand who is dedicated to legitimate, conscious product, over making a quick buck. We've never worked with a surf brand before, a large part of it due to our aversion to a lot of the corporate structure associated with that wing of the action sports industry. But Katin stands firm in it's indie nature, and that authenticity has built an unrivaled credibility within the surf market.
The Hundreds by Katin is available this Thursday morning at the 4 The Hundreds flagship locations, as well as select authorized retailers.
The t-shirts are a slimmer fit custom-cut, incorporating our re-interpretations on the old-school Katin imagery. The indigo heather is a tri-blend:
The snapback cap is backed with mesh, and features the The Hundreds-version of Katin's "K-Man" mascot on a patch, which is significant as it was the last piece to adorn a customized pair of Katin boardshorts from the Huntington Beach surfshop.
And the core of the project revolves around 2 pairs of custom The Hundreds by Katin boardshorts.
These boardshorts are modeled after the traditional shorts from the '60s. So, no modern technical specs or stretch fabrics here. Both styles are made of overdyed cotton canvas and lined with polyester. This is the longer cut that sits at the knee.
And these are the shorter, classic pair of boardshorts with a side cargo pocket. Both use the K-Man patch, all blacked out The Hundreds style.
All made right here in Los Angeles, USA.


NEXT GENERATION is a series of mid-term break training courses designed specifically to give young adults the confidence and ability to excel in their transition, 5th year, 6th year and university studies.
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NEXT GENERATION has been created specifically to bridge the gap every young adult will cross in their transition from the world of school and study to the successful future you would like them to have.
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CHINA: Xi'an put into service 100 electric double-decker buses supplied by BYD on January 30, ahead of the Chinese New Year festival.
The K8S vehicles have entered service on routes 284, 608 and 609. A further 100 are due to enter service on routes 19, 25 and 603 at a later date.
The lower deck is 1·9 m high, and features a wheelchair area and entrance ramps. The upper deck is 1·7 m high. The buses are equipped with BYD batteries.
The order for 200 buses follows previous deliveries from the same manufacturer. In 2016 Xi'an put 1 100 BYD electric buses into service, followed by a further 1 900 in 2018. BYD has also supplied the K8S model to Shenzhen, Guilin, Huai'an, Jingdezhen and Pingtan.


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BROKEN RECORDS: CAPELESS, AND USELESS
Written by ANDREW QUEMERE AND MAYA SHAFFER Posted July 20, 2016 Filed Under: COLUMNS, News, NEWS+OPINIONS
Enforcement of the Massachusetts public records law will never happen under Galvin and Healey
After more than a year of investigating the destruction of evidence in criminal cases in Berkshire County, we have definitively proven that Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey and Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin will not enforce our state's public records law. So anyone in government can simply ignore public records requests and bury records they don't want to be seen.
In April, we broke the news that the Pittsfield police had suffered a hard drive crash and lost an undetermined number of booking videos. Since then, the police and Berkshire District Attorney David Capeless have tried to minimize the crash's importance while claiming they did nothing inappropriate. But the entire time, Capeless's office has been trying to keep information about the loss from the public, and has violated the law in several ways in the process.
We found out about the hard drive crash after the Pittsfield police took our money for a booking video of Phyllis Stankiewicz, a wrongfully arrested 88-year-old woman. But after taking our money, the department didn't provide the video. They dodged our calls for a while until we publicly shamed them, and they finally sent a terse email saying the video was not available due to a hard drive failure.
After we learned of the hard drive crash, we sent the DA's office a records request for notifications made to defense attorneys. Capeless's office responded that there were none. But after we published a story about the lost evidence, Capeless told other journalists about an OUI case that had been affected by the lost evidence, and said his office notified defense attorneys whenever it became aware of a missing video (though his office made no proactive attempt to discover which cases had missing evidence).
In the affected OUI case, a judge ruled that the loss of evidence was not malicious but that the loss could be mentioned by the defense at trial to attempt to create reasonable doubt. In that ruling, we found out the Pittsfield police had sent the hard drive out for recovery after telling us, and the defense attorney whose case was affected, that the videos were lost. We asked for the Stankiewicz video again to see if it had been recovered, and this time it was provided to us. We also asked the DA's office again for records that would either verify or prove false Capeless's claims about how his office handled the loss of evidence.
After delaying their response to our latest request until we filed an appeal, Capeless's office ultimately told us they would not even provide a fee estimate unless we first agreed to pay an unspecified amount of money "expecting to exceed $500.00."
It is the lawful duty of all government agencies to provide a response, including a detailed fee estimate, to any request within 10 days of receipt. We have only encountered this fee to assess a fee nonsense once before (we won our appeal of it), and it helped the Massachusetts State Police win a Golden Padlock "Award" from the group Investigators Reporters & Editors, a distinction reserved for the most secretive government agencies in the country.
We reached out to Capeless about this, but he took no corrective action. We appealed again, and the state supervisor of records ordered Capeless to provide a response without delay. But he did not—that order is now over a month old, and we still have no response. His office did, however, send us a letter claiming that it hasn't been able to write a response yet because it must locate and hand-search "several thousand case files" and "possibly additional files." If true, it's amazing that the DA's office gets anything done since it must have such a disorganized records system that it makes finding casefiles nearly impossible. Or they are lying. Again.
In any case, the order was not followed. So we reached out to the AGO for enforcement (since they are the ones who can actually have the law enforced). The case is a simple slam dunk. We even have an order from Galvin's office to back our claims up. We emailed Assistant Attorney General Lorraine Tarrow and copied Supervisor of Records Shawn Williams so that he could confirm the order had not been complied with.
In response, Tarrow said that the AGO would not assist us unless they received a referral from the supervisor of records. We tried asking Williams to make the referral on the spot, but of course he hasn't—he never will. The current supervisor has only escalated one case to the AGO, and under Galvin that one referral is the only one we know of in the last six years. There is nothing in the law that stops the AGO from acting on records law violations when they don't have a referral, so that excuse is hollow anyway. Plus the supervisor was copied in the email, so he could have asked to have the order enforced on the spot.
This particular case is worse than average. The district attorneys in Massachusetts are supposed to be part of the enforcement system. Not only should they understand and follow the law, they ought to be prosecuting people, like Capeless, who break it. Moreover Healey, our state's top prosecutor, should hold prosecutors to a high standard—but she accepts their lawbreaking without batting an eye.
The process of trying to get records about this loss of evidence has failed for a year already—if we can't get this order enforced, then what purpose does the law even serve?
BONUS: More on Galvin and Healey's efforts to promote transparency: the former has no responsive records for the following items:
Any protocols defining when an order would be referred to the AGO for enforcement.
A list of hearings held under CMR 32.08 (hearing held by the records division over records appeals).
Records division personnel's performance reviews.
We asked the AGO for some of Healey's emails, but instead of responding in 10 days as required by law her office sent a letter saying they will respond eventually. We followed up twice, but have not received a response.
"Broken Records" is a biweekly column produced in partnership between the Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism,DigBoston, and the Bay State Examiner. Follow BINJ on Twitter @BINJreports for upcoming installments of Maya and Andrew's ongoing reporting on public information.
ANDREW QUEMERE AND MAYA SHAFFER
Filed Under: COLUMNS, News, NEWS+OPINIONS Tagged With: #mapoli, attorney general, Beacon Hill, Berkshires, Broken Records, Capeless, corruption, District Attorney, enforcement, Massachusetts politics, Maura Healey, Pittsfield, public records law, Secretary of State William Galvin, state politics
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For its April Masterworks concert, the Hartford Symphony Orchestra partnered with the Hartford Chorale on two substantial compositions for chorus and orchestra: Dona Nobis Pacem by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1872-1958) and Symphony No. 2, Op. 52 by Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847). Each work explores a powerful and timely theme: the desire for peace on the eve of war in the first, and gratitude in the second. Vaughan Williams's pleasant but unrelated Fantasia on Greensleeves served as a prelude to the two larger works.
Like many composers in the early 20th century, Vaughan Williams turned to the folk music of his country for inspiration in creating a distinctive compositional voice. In addition to preserving folk songs from around England and writing compositions based on the style of such music, Vaughan Williams also regularly incorporated traditional tunes into his works. The Fantasia on Greensleeves (1913, 1928) combines that song and another folk melody, Lovely Joan, both of which he previously arranged for theatrical productions.
As Music Director Carolyn Kuan described in her pre-concert talk, Vaughan Williams learned much of his approach to orchestration from his teacher and friend Maurice Ravel. The short folk song arrangement heard on the program shows off these skills, particularly in the cantabile flute and harp duet that opens the sections based on Greensleeves and in the lush string writing that follows. The HSO gave a charming performance of both the lyrical sections and the more energetic writing of the contrasting middle section.
Where the Fantasia showcases the orchestra, the Dona Nobis Pacem (1934-36) is naturally more focused on the voice. Written for orchestra, chorus, and two solo singers, the piece weaves together texts from Walt Whitman with lines from a 19th century antiwar speech by John Bright, excerpts of the Roman Catholic mass, and verses from the Bible. The performance featured soprano soloist Jamilyn Manning-White and baritone soloist Yunpeng Wang, both of whom have previously performed with the HSO.
The soprano part includes a very limited amount of text, all of which is in Latin and comes from the mass. The titular phrase "dona nobis pacem" or "give us peace" serves as a refrain throughout the work. In the pre-concert talk, Manning-White described the challenge of bringing something new to that lyric each time it is heard. Her intention of imbuing each repetition with new meaning came through in her expressive performance. She used her gorgeous voice and well-honed acting ability to great effect despite the limited variety of material.
The baritone part, in contrast, includes more narrative text. Featured in the third and fifth movements, Wang skillfully sang poignant words by Whitman and declaimed a quote from John Bright's "Angel of Death" speech. His full, clear voice balanced well with the orchestra and choir for the most part, though there were occasional spots where both Wang and Manning-White were slightly overpowered by the ensemble.
The Hartford Chorale also gave a compelling performance. They demonstrated power and intensity in the grander sections of the first and last movement, while also exhibiting artistry in the more intimate moments. In particular, their nuanced rendering of the delicate counterpoint in the third movement and the hushed a cappella dialogue with the soprano soloist at the end of the work created a powerful impression.
The second half of the concert was comprised of Mendelssohn's Symphony No. 2, Op. 52a (1840). The full symphony is approximately 70 minutes long, including a three-movement sinfonia for orchestra alone that is then followed by movements featuring the chorus with soprano and tenor solos. That is not the version programmed on the concert.
Instead, the HSO presented a condensed 40-minute version, leaving out all of the sections using the tenor soloist and other selected vocal movements. The sinfonia was heard in full, however. While it was well-performed by the HSO, the three orchestral movements paled in comparison to those that incorporated the singers. This was not the fault of the performers, but rather is a feature of the work itself, since the sinfonia was intended to introduce a music longer choral-orchestral composition than what was heard on the program. Cutting so many of the vocal movements created a very unbalanced form and emphasized the disparities between the sinfonia and the cantata movements presented.
When the choir finally entered after sitting on stage for close to 30 minutes, the music took on a wonderful intensity. Originally known as Lobgesang or "Hymn of Praise," the work sets verses from the Bible and other Christian texts in a celebratory fashion. The excerpted vocal movements evoked a joyful mood reached only in the final movement of the Dona Nobis Pacem. While Vaughan Williams's work then came down to end plaintively, Mendelssohn's symphony instead pursued that sense of optimism to a triumphant climax bringing the choir, soprano soloist, and orchestra together in a powerful finale.
The Hartford Symphony Orchestra continues its "Vaughan Williams and Mendelssohn" program at The Bushnell's Belding Theater, 166 Capitol Ave., Hartford, on April 13 at 8 p.m. and April 14 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $40-$73. 860-987-5900, hartfordsymphony.org.


Stanley was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in October 1943 and was posted to the Pioneer Corps in April 1944.
Born 1908 in Barrow in Furness, Lancashire.(now Cumbria) Son of Edward Ellery Atkinson and Mary Jane (Edmondson) Atkinson. Husband of Marjorie Atkinson (Povey) of Rockcliffe, Colvend who he married at Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire in 1934.
Died on Active Serviceon 24 December 1944 and buried in Yabe Cemetery, Lagos, Nigeria.
FLT. SGT. JOHN H. BARR, B.Sc. R.A.F.V.R.
John Hamilton Barr, Flight Sergeant (1366045) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 32.
John had graduated with a BSc. Degree from Glasgow University in 1933 and was a teacher in Dalbeattie in September 1939. His Wellington bomber, equipped with Leigh Searchlight, was lost after taking off from RAF Chivenor in North Devon on an anti-submarine patrol in the Western Approaches/Bay of Biscay.
Born 1911 at Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. Son of Alexander Hamilton Barr and of Barbara (Foggo) Barr. Husband of Anne McDiarmid Barr Of Kirkbean who he married in 1939 in Colvend. Son-in-Law of Alford and Jane Anderson of Craigbittern, Sandyhills, Colvend.
Missing in Action on 29 September 1943 and named on the Runnymede Memorial, Windsor and on the Dalbeattie War Memorial.
FLT. SGT. ALLAN K. EDGAR, R.A.F.V.R.
Allan Knowles Edgar, Flight Sergeant (1380422) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 22.
Allan was educated at the George Watson's College in Edinburgh from 1934 to 1939 before he returned to Argentina to enter his father's business, but in September 1939 he returned to the UK to enlist.
The family travelled regularly between Liverpool and Buenos Aires from 1925 with Allan's last trips being in 1937 and 1939. He was a member of the Buenos Aires Cricket and Rugby Club.
Allan's Halifax bomber took off from RAF Elvington in Yorkshire for a raid on the Skoda works in Pilsen, Czechoslovakia but the aircraft caught fire and crashed in southern Germany. He was buried in Boeblingen Cemetery, Baden-Württemberg but re-interred in Durnbach in July 1948.
Born 1921 at West Derby, Lancashire. Son of Thomas Edgar, formerly of Kippford, and Elsie (Knowles) Edgar.
Killed in Action on 17 April 1943 and buried in Durnbach War Cemetery, Bad Tolz, Germany.
Also named on the George Watson's College memorial, on the Memorial to the Fallen in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Buenos Aires and on the Argentine British Community Council memorial.
There are 2 Sergeant John Hewitsons listed by CWGC both RAFVR but neither have an established connection with Colvend.
SGT. PLT. GORDON J. McFAYEAN, R.A.F.V.R.
Gordon John McFadyean, Flight Sergeant (1385941) Royal air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 21.
Gordon was the pilot of a Lockheed Hudson of 48 Squadron RAF, Coastal Command based at Gibraltar. In December 1942 the squadron was tasked to fly patrols over the entrance to the Mediterranean during Operation Torch and remained there for just over a year. The aircraft had been converted to carry under-wing, anti-ship/submarine rockets and was on a training flight when it was seen to crash into the sea.
Born 1923 at Lambeth, London. Son of Kenneth and Elsie McFadyean of Rockcliffe, Colvend.
Missing in Action 23 October 1943 and named on the Malta Memorial, Valletta, Malta.
Also named on an individual memorial in Christ Church, Dalbeattie.
SUB. LT. RICHARD J. McHAFFIE, R.N.V.R.
Richard James McHaffie, Sub Lieutenant (A) Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. Age 21.
Born 1923 at Hackney, London. Son of Arnold and Agnes Jane McHaffie of Wood Green, Middlesex who married at Midtown, Colvend.
FLY. OFF. ALASTAIR N. L. McQUEEN, R.A.F.V.R.
Alastair Norman Leigh McQueen, Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) (1129934) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 31.
Alastair was educated at Sedberg School, Yorkshire (now Cumbria) at Glasgow School of Architecture 1932-35 and at the Bartlett School of Architecture at University College London until 1939. He was an architect, admitted ARIBA in July 1938. He was commissioned from Flight Sergeant (1117113) to Pilot Officer in July 1942 and promoted to Flight Lieutenant in August 1944. He was killed by ground fire near Nijmegen, Netherlands whilst flying an Air Observation Auster aircraft of 2 Tactical Air Force attached to the Tactical HQ of 21 Army Group.
Born 1914 at Corsock Bridge, Kirkcudbrightshire. Son of the late James McQueen of Crofts, Corsock and of Edith (Groves) McQueen of Roughhills, Sandyhills, Colvend.
Killed in Action 9 February 1945 and buried in Brussels Town Cemetery, Belgium.
FLT. LT. ANGUS J. M. MILNE, D.F.C. R.A.F.V.R.
Angus John Mathewson Milne, Distinguished Flying Cross, Flight Lieutenant (Pilot) (138662) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Age 21.
In July 1941 Angus crossed into the USA at Detroit en route from Halifax, Canada to Lincoln Flying School, Florida, giving his address as Craigmount, Sandyhills, Colvend, the residence of his father J. M. Milne. Angus was commissioned from Sergeant (134450) to Pilot Officer in January 1943. In August 1943 he was awarded the DFC for actions during bombing raids on the Rhur and Berlin as Acting Flight Lieutenant (138662) of 214 Squadron. His parents attended an investiture at Buckingham Palace in December 1944 to collect his medal. He had been killed in September 1943 as the pilot of a Halifax of 138 (Special Duties) Squadron, shot down over Denmark while transporting three Polish Liberation Army agents of the Special Operations Executive behind enemy lines.
Born 1922 at Penang, Straits Settlement. Son of John Mathewson Milne and Joan Anderson Milne of Richmond, Surrey and of Sandyhills, Colvend.
Killed in Action on 14 September 1943 and buried in Esbjerg (Fourfelt) Cemetery, Denmark.
COL. SGT. ALEXANDER S. SYME, K.O.S.B.
Alexander Stark Syme, Colour Sergeant (3190521) 7th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers. Age 40.
Born 1902 at John St. Dalbeattie. Son of James and Grace Syme of Glenairlie Terrace, Dalbeattie. Husband of Christina Smith Syme of Cairngill Cottage, Colvend and of Lakeview, Lochfoot.
Alexander's daughter Margaret was born at Lochfoot, Lochrutton on 29 January 1943.
SGT. JOSEPH WATRET, 17/21 LANCERS.
Joseph Watret, Sergeant (409160) 17th/21st lancers (Royal Armoured Corps). Age 27.
Born 1915 at Borgue, Kirkcudbrighshire. Son of Joseph and Lilian Watret of Covend.
Missing in Action on 13 January 1943 and named on the Medjez-el-Bab Memorial, Tunisia.
LIEUT. DAVID W. LEGGATT, R.N.
David William Leggatt, Lieutenant, H.M. Submarine Usk, Royal Navy. Age 24.
David lived with his uncle and aunt, Oliver Heywood Haslam and Agnes Miller (Duncan) Haslam at Cairngill House, Sandyhills, Colvend.
Before the war he was an acting Sub-Lieutenant with a seniority date of 1 May 1937. He joined the submarine training course at HMS Dolphin (Submarine Depot, Gosport) on 25 April 1938, served on the submarine depot ship HMS Tatania and then on the training submarine HMS H31.
On 17 December 1938 he joined HM Submarine "Regent" and transferred to HM Submarine "Usk" on 7 March 1941. The "Usk" sailed from Malta on 19 April 1941 to patrol off the north-west coast of Sicily but on 25 April signalled that due to intense anti-submarine activity she was moving to the Cape Bon area off the coast of Tunisia. She was never heard from again.
Born 1916 in Bolton, Lancashire. Son of William and Mildred Heywood (Haslam) Leggatt of Kepong, Federation of Malay States.
Lost at sea late April/early May 1941 and named on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
This is clearly a civic memorial rather than a church one so I have renamed the thread and moved it to the Civic section.
Flt. Lt. Alastair N L McQueen RAF.


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TLALOC no. 14 / HOW 7
McCarthy, Cavan, ed., Jirí Valoch, Thomas A. Clark, John Riddell, John Furnival, Elizabeth Lee, John J. Sharkey, et al.
Leeds: Location Press, Nd. First edition. Side-stapled 4to in blue wrappers mimeographed in black, with pages mimeographed in black on white paper. Unpaginated (20 pp. including covers.)
Issue no. 14 of Cavan McCarthy's experimental poetry journal, of which there were 22 published. This number published as a combined issue between TLALOC and HOW produced by Andrew Lloyd. With typescript poems and concrete poetry by Jirí Valoch, Patrick Hughes, Thomas A. Clark, John Riddell, Andrew Lloyd, N. Krampetz, John Furnival, Anselm Hollo, David Challoner, Elizabeth Lee, Tom McGrath, Cavan McCarthy, and John J. Sharkey. With additional notes and news from the press and the last five pages consisting of publications and magazines received for later review by the press, including John J. Sharkey's poster titled 'Lisn,' OU Revue, Labris, Julien Blaine and J. F. Bory's Approches, El Corno Emplumado, Solstice, and Target among several others.
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Delayed Releases: Witch-Ikon and The Green Mysteries
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Posted on October 9, 2018 in Announcements
Our busy production schedule, complicated by a summer warehouse expansion in anticipation of the arrival of The Green Mysteries, is now achieving equilibrium. With several pending book releases, we will be closing out 2018 with a flurry of book release activity.
Most notably, The Green Mysteries has now been confirmed for a launch event in Oakland on Friday, December 7th. For those wishing to attend, details of this event will be announced in our private email newsletter on Monday, October 15. The Green Mysteries standard and paperback editions will be arriving here on December 3 and shipping that same week. For all individual customers who have pre-ordered this book directly from Three Hands Press, an additional chapbook, entitled Woodwose Homily will be included as a free accompaniment, in appreciation for their patience on this title. Please note that this book will only be sent to customers who have placed orders directly through our website up until November 15, 2018.
Witch-Ikon, also long delayed, is set for a book launch in the United Kingdom. Please stay tuned for date, location and time. The book itself will be arriving November 20, and shipping happening in the following weeks. Planning for a concurrent launch in multiple locations in the USA is in the works.
Handbound deluxe editions for The Wicked Shall Decay (detail seen in image above), The Moribund Portal, and The Celestial Art are all due to be released over the next month, beginning with The Wicked Shall Decay on October 15.
Wyrd volume 4, usually planned for Autumnal Equinox, will be announced in mid-January 2019, at the time of release.
Please also check our book release calendar which has recently been updated, including dates for future titles that have not formally been announced, but soon will be. As this calendar will be updated regularly with new additions, please check back frequently.
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Арнольд Давидович Сурис (1908—1999) — советский архитектор. Лауреат Сталинской премии (1950). Отец физика Р. А. Суриса. Ученик архитектора Г. П. Гольца.

Биография

Арнольд Сурис родился в Одессе 5 ноября 1908 года. Поступил в Одесский художественный институт. Ещё во время учёбы построил в Одессе три жилых дома. До 1935 года работал в Военпроекте, по его проектам был построен ряд военных зданий и жилых городков. Построил дом для начсостава Красной армии в Виннице, несколько жилых домов и сходы к Москве-реке в Москве, детский сад в Ереване и дачный посёлок в Краскове.

Во время Великой Отечественной войны находился в Москве, занимался маскировкой города. После окончания войны по его проектам были построены многоэтажные жилые дома на Садовой-Триумфальной (в соавторстве с З. М. Розенфельдом) и на Садовой-Черногрязевской улицах. Занимался планировкой части Ленинградского проспекта (совместно с З. М. Розенфельдом и Л. Н. Кулагой), Можайского шоссе (совместно с Г. И. Луцким), Нового Арбата (совместно с С. Чернышёвым, С. Кожиным и А. Заславским), принимал участие в планировке Краснохолмской и Раушской набережных (автор проекта Г. П. Гольц). Построил дом на Тверском бульваре и дом Военно-воздушной академии. Выполнил проект планировки посёлка в Ереване, проект памятника челюскинцам и проекты типовых жилых домов.

Разработал планировку площади Расковой в Москве (ныне площадь Академика Кутафина). Эта площадь задумывалась как одна из внутренних на Ленинградском проспекте. В глубине неё предполагалось поставить памятник Расковой, а по бокам выстроить два общественных здания. Одно из них, здание Научно-исследовательского института кинематографии, было построено по проекту А. Д. Суриса.

В 1947 году разработал проекты двух жилых домов на Новослободской улице (№ 54/56 и № 50). В 1950 году совместно с архитектором Я. Е. Островским разработал проекты двух детских больничных корпусов: инфекционной больницы № 2 (8-я улица Соколиной Горы, д. 15, к. 5) и 4-й градской больницы (Павловская улица, д. 25, с. 12). Каждый из них был рассчитан на 140 коек. Спроектировал десятиэтажное здание Министерства сельскохозяйственного машиностроения. Был одним из авторов проекта жилого корпуса школы-интерната построенного в Москве в 1958 году (совместно с Ю. И. Карельштейном и Е. Масальской). В 1958 году по проекту А. Д. Суриса было построено нынешнее здание посольства Ирака в Москве (изначально строилось для посольства Албании).

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Архитектор Юрий Яралов отмечает, что его проекты не претендуют на внешнюю эффектность и на первый взгляд почти «будничны». Но в то же время эти проекты «жизненны» и рассчитаны на реальное строительство.

По мнению Юрия Яралова, в проекте жилого дома на Садовой-Триумфальной улице «авторы увлеклись излишне пышной, тяжеловесной, перенасыщенной деталями архитектурой, не оправданной ни местом постановки, ни назначением здания, и это лишает образ той степени интимности и лиричности, которая уместна в жилищной архитектуре». Проект дома на Садовой-Черногрязской был скромнее, однако многоэтажный коринфский ордер на мощном стилобате, по мнению Юрия Яралова является не совсем оправданным. Планировку площади Расковой, решённую «в формах скромных но и не снижающих образной значимости зданий», критик называл удачной. По его мнению, в решении образа здания Научно-исследовательского института кинематографии «архитектор проявил такт и меру, которые делают этот проект его большой творческой удачей».

Награды и премии
 Сталинская премия третьей степени (1950) — «за архитектуру жилого дома № 4—10 по Садово-Триумфальной ул. в г. Москве» (совместно с З. М. Розенфельдом).
 Медаль «За оборону Москвы»

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Duringthe early period of the Ming Dynasty, Chinese had good relations withthe non-Chinese people from other countries. A vast fleet was setfrom Liujia Harbour, which had the purpose of establishing relationsof the Chinese people with people from other countries. During thistime, the Chinese maintained good trade relations amid the Chineseand other people from foreign countries. Under the command of ZhengHe, there was a large fleet of 62 ships that were manned by a vastnumber of individuals (Ebrey,2010). On the ships, there were vast quantities of cargo, includingcotton goods, iron implements, porcelain, silk goods, and copperamongst other cargo. These commodities were used as trade goods amidthe Chinese and other foreign individuals. From 1405-1433, Zheng Hehad a period above 28 years, eight times being given the opportunityof acting as an envoy to nations lying to the West of China (Ebrey,2009). He had managed to make calls to over 30 countries, which meansthat Zheng had managed to bring good relations amid the Chinese andpeople from foreign countries.
Onevery voyage that Zheng made, he acted as the commercialrepresentative and envoy of the Ming court. Regardless of the nationthat Zheng visited, he called upon the ruler of the land andpresented the ruler with valuable gifts in token of the Chinesesincere desire of developing friendly associations. Therefore, duringthe period to the Ming, the Chinese and non-Chinese people had goodrelations, which led to the trade amid the Chinese and thenon-Chinese. Further, it was due to these relations that led to theChinese and non-Chinese respecting the customs of one another.
Theinteractions that the Chinese had with the non-Chinese populationslater worsened after the Ming Dynasty made various conflicts with theMongol. Some of the conflicts with the Mongols were successful, whileothers were not. For example, during the Tumu Crisis, ZhengtongEmperor became captured by the Mongols and became released after oneyear (Ebrey,2010). Under Yongle, the Chinese invaded northern Vietnam and carriedout a successful local rebellion against the Chinese occupiers. ThePortuguese encountered hostility upon their arrival however, theChinese still engaged in trade. The relations amid the Chinese andother populations changed through the involvement of the Chinese inconflicts. For example, the Chinese came under costly war, where itdefended Korea against Japan (Ebrey,2010). The goal of the Japanese was to invade affluent Ming China.Throughout the war, the Ming Chinese suffered vast casualties.Besides, as a result of the conflicts, the interactions amid theChinese and non-Chinese people had declined to a great deal.Therefore, the trade relations amid the Chinese and non-Chinesepeople declined as a result of conflicts that became experiencedlater during the Ming period.
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Noting they are £50 more this season than last, they dont love you that much, or certainly not the students who have rocked up and supported the club home and away fo many years, generally at the parents expense or subsidy.
There are still plenty tickets for the Guntish sections, sections 26, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36 have seats available on the Gunts Fishy site.
My best mate Ryan is part of our group, has been since I came from abroad in 2000.
4 of my 5 all done, No 1 son will pick and chose next seaason as the price hike means its not good value as he misses too many games with Uni and living away from home.
Fantastic news, two Hibernian legends.
I have a Birra Moretti and Shiraz blended hangover, not feeling ranty enough!
That was my observation from my seat in the west..
Is postponed until tomorrow, I am on the Easter eggs and Birra Moretti.
On the 48th minute of today's match, please give Brad Welsh, a good Hibby, son of Edinburgh and one of our own, one minute's applause. RIP Brad.
I watched it for the first time last night, now I know three of them are gunts, I wont bother watching anymore.
That is my team too. Up north just now but will back for the Hibs as ever.
Am in, will pay on payday (30th).
Although it was a nightmare to buy one when they first came on sale at 12, seems easy to get them now? I got access to 3 easily. Didnae buy them though as I have mine now.
Are on sale now, going like hot cakes too!
I would suggest every penny of the £32 was well spent last Saturday, watching that second goal still makes my heart soar a week later!


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The Hon. Norman Moore MLC, WA Minister for Education, Employment and Training, Sport and Recreation, announced in Toodyay that $3.5 million would be allocated to replace the Toodyay District High School which had been destroyed by fire. The Minister visited the school to outline the details and unveil the plans for the new earthquake-proof school.
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As users share more and more on eSnips, the richness and diversity of their personality is revealed.
The one thing that I find to be the most fascinating about eSnips and lacking in other social sharing sites is that eSnips is multi-dimensional, it let's people express their many facets and their diverse personality in ONE place and in a very simple and straight forward manner: Just create a folder for anything you want to share.
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An obsession for 'keeping up' with information is a 'feature' that I really dislike in people. I admit. Probably because it often comes with (or is there to make up for) a lack of original thinking. Regardless of whether you meet these people in a business setting or a personal, social setting, you get the feeling you are talking with someone else who isn't even in the room (that is the author of the article they read or the company they are impressed with, or a friend that sounded very smart to them). I personally lose interest. It is probably the least appealing personality trait I can think of, and definitely not something to have in a start up environment.
So when I came across Kathy Sierra 'The myth of "keeping up' post (I found it on Stowe's blog), I couldn't agree more with the 'Just let go' part; but for a different reason than Kathy. My reason is not the mere realization that you will never be able to keep up with everything, but rather that the obsession is often counterproductive for you, and an indication that you are probably not focused on what's relevant to you at a given point in time and rely too much on what others think or do. Bottom line: read less, think more, rely on your own thoughts and instincts.


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Attiva in gare FIS dal dicembre del 2012, la Kern ha esordito in Coppa del Mondo il 19 marzo 2017 a Québec (46ª) e ai Campionati mondiali a Seefeld in Tirol 2019, dove è stata 23ª nella sprint, 19ª nell'inseguimento e 5ª nella staffetta; il 21 dicembre dello stesso anno ha conquistato a Planica il  primo podio in Coppa del Mondo (3ª) e ai Mondiali di Oberstdorf 2021 si è classificata 36ª nella sprint. L'anno dopo ai XXIV Giochi olimpici invernali di , suo esordio olimpico, si è piazzata 53ª nell'inseguimento e 18ª nella sprint; ai Mondiali di Planica 2023 ha vinto la medaglia di bronzo nella sprint a squadre ed è stata 34ª nella 10 km, 27ª nella 30 km, 8ª nella sprint e 5ª nella staffetta.

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Back in the spring, on a rainy afternoon, Wolfie and I had a little dance party with the record player and I did a little post about it. We looked at some really awesome record art and ya'll seemed to enjoy it! Ya know, it's kind of crazy but kids today won't ever really know what an LP is unless we show them! Sooo, since it was such a popular post, I thought it was time to take a look at some more records. The music is always charming and fun, but it's the album artwork that is the real star.
This record is all kinds of awesome. The amazing artwork. The fact that it's a Child's Intro to JAZZ….and then the artist is Bob Keeshan and The Honeydreamers. AMAZING.
Of course my top faves were the storybook records. "You will know it is time to turn the page, when you hear the chimes ring like this….." Bllllling.
Soooo cuuuute those happy little kiddos! I love the categories: Cowboy songs? check! Animal songs? Check! Railboard songs? Check! SOLDIER SONGS???? Hmmm. Not quite as peppy….
Pee Wee the Piccolo is the bomb. Look at that sassy face…..
I am not sure what the Fog Boat story is, but i'm intrigued! I love this artwork.
This fella is a leeeetle creepy looking, but the name Hi-Fi for Small Fry is so good I don't even care!
I love me a banjo and these two fine fellers are so great. The type is so modern….you can see how today's designers are totally influenced by the past!
Uh oh….sheeee's baaaaack. Everyone's favorite singing, religious ventriloquest. Lord have MARCY!
Sigh. OK. feeling better now.
Moving on….how about THE MINI POPS??? Best kiddo has to be the chick on the far laft with the monkey on her shoulder. What what WHHHAT? Oh wait, that jazzy Jane Fonda boy in the front with satin shorts is pretty fab. Then again maybe the 40 year old 9 year old at the top wearing black leather gloves….or maybe the safari kid…decisions, decisions….
Finally, the smooth graphic stylings of old skool Sesame Street. One of my faves, all I can say is mi, mi, mi loves Big Bird!
For more fun vintage kid album art, check out our original post HERE. Happy Monday Kiddos!
MODERN KIDDO TIP: You can easily find vintage kiddo records at thrift shops and on ebay. The tricky part is making sure they are in great condition. Most vintage children's records are sadly a little trashed, but you have to remember that these are albums that are well worn and well loved. I've been pretty lucky to score many that are in primo condition, and it makes a difference! Be sure to check (or ask questions) when buying! If you don't have a record player, that's ok….you can frame the albums and hang them in your kiddo's room. If the record label is cool, or it's pressed on colored vinyl, you can even hang the record itself!
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The Mini Pops were SO the kids who didn't make it to the finales of Star Search!
The record I had and loved–Sesame Disco!
I wish I still had my record player, it's somewhere in my in-law's basement…That Marcy scares the crap out of me, by the way.
I love these old record sleeves, the illustrations are fantastic and make fun, quirky wall hangings for kids' rooms.
Thanks for the mention in the lovely Babiekins post – Priscila deserves all the praise she gets, a lot of work went into a bumper second issue, looking forward to number 3!
I love those Disney record covers. Awesome!
I love those old records. Brings back so many memories. I used to sit in my room and listen to yellow submarine and the Bambi soundtrack, over and over.


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To cook: Place the potatoes, onion, rosemary leaves, butter, and seasoning in a large bowl and mix well. Spread them over the base of a large roasting tin. Pour over the stock or water. Place the chicken on top, skin side up. Season with salt. Drizzle the remaining ½ tablespoon oil over the chicken.
While the chicken is cooking combine all the ingredients for the dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
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A Monument to Love
Not every love affair is still memorialized centuries
later by a monument that draws millions of visitors and captivates them with its beauty and wonder.
The Taj Mahal in Agra is a testament to enduring love and
the grief that can accompany its loss It was named a World Heritage Site by Unesco and is considered one of the wonders of the modern world.
The Taj Mahal is a beautiful marble mausoleum built in the seventeenth century. It was planned and built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal who died of complications giving birth to their fourteenth child.
Shah Jahan was a Mughal emperor in the early seventeenth
century. He became engaged to Mumtaz Mahal when they were fourteen and fifteen years old. The wedding didn't take
place for five years; they were waiting for the most propitious moment as predicted by the astrologers.
He had two other wives but Mumtaz (renamed this at their marriage as it means Chosen One) was his love. They were devoted to each other. She travelled with him when he was on diplomatic journeys or even going to war. He trusted her so completely he gave her the imperial seal.
When Mumtaz was ready to give birth to their fourteenth
child, they were travelling abroad on a military campaign, and when she died of a hemorrhage after the birth of their daughter, The Shah buried her in a garden of Zainabad. He went into deep mourning for a year, in isolation. When he was finally coaxed back by his daughter to resume his duties and public life, he had aged in a remarkable way. His hair had turned completely white and his body had become that of an old man.
He began plans to build a beautiful mausoleum to honour
Mumtaz and to bring her back home for reburial. It took twenty one years to complete and employed many artists and craftsmen and architects .A thousand elephants were used to move the building materials, Twenty eight varieties of precious and semiprecious stones adorn the artwork.
Beautiful calligraphy inscriptions quoting passages from the Koran are written throughout the complex. . It was completed in 1653.
The Taj Mahal has at its centre the tomb, topped by a
spectacular marble dome. Around the tomb are corridors, structures and minarets laid out in a symmetrical pattern.
Other main features are a reflecting pool, gardens and a mosque. The Taj Mahal is designed in such a way that it changes colour and appearance depending on the time of day and the way the sun or moon lights it. It is pink in the morning and turns a rich golden colour in the evening.
Another tomb was planned across the river built of black
marble but it was never completed. The Shah's sons were fighting for control of the realm and his energies were taken up with the disputes. He was imprisoned by one of his sons who declared him incompetent to rule.
When the Shah died he was buried in the tomb beside his
wife in a much less grand ceremony.
The Taj Mahal was described by poet laureate Gurudev Rabendronath Tagore as "A teardrop in the face of eternity."
Lynn Lovegreen link
Love the quote, "A teardrop in the face of eternity."
Sharon McGregor link
It's such an apt description, isn't it?


my cat was vomiting so I went with her to the vet… he gave her some shots so the vomiting stopped…. after 3 days when she stopped getting shots the vomiting resumed… so could this be a hairball and not liver problems?
Sounds like your cat has asthma. My cat has the same symptoms and I found your comment while looking for more info about his asthma. Cats with asthma sometimes need regular shots or you may be able to figure out what she's allergic to.
Asthma means they are struggling to breathe. So yes, during an asthma attack they could stop breathing and die. My cat only gets them occasionally so I haven't opted for daily medication. One tip the vet gave me when it happens is to bring him into the bathroom, turn on the hot water in the shower, and let the room fill with steam.
my cat is coughing/weezing. but she has lost her voice. can someone please help me?
This is not entirely true. My friend has a cat with feline leukemia who she adopted knowing it was ill and its doing just fine. With a carefully controlled diet and an indoor lifestyle they can live for a good few years before passing away, euthanasia shouldnt be the first choice it should be the last and used only if the cat is actually suffering.
Someone disagreeing with you isnt trolling, so lets get your information straight and Im sorry if you cant handle someone disagreeing with you but at the end of the day, what I said is true. Get over it and stop being abuseive for no reason.


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Penn State Thespians Return To The Stage With '9 To 5'
Mikey DeAngelis | Onward State
By Mikey DeAngelis
3/24/22 4:05 am
Following its performance of "Little Women" this past fall semester, the Penn State Thespian Society is back again to present its latest production: "9 To 5: The Musical"
The jukebox musical opened on Broadway in 2009. Based on the 1980 film of the same name, the show's music and lyrics are penned by famed country singer Dolly Parton.
The story follows Doralee, Judy, and Violet, working in a typical 1970s office. The three despise their sexist, egocentric boss, Franklin, who runs their company with a dominant hand, treating his female employees without any respect. When the trio decides they're fed up with his treatment, they take action by plotting their revenge.
The show is headlined by a trio of powerful female leads, each bringing their characters to life onstage in unique and charming ways. Julie Byrne plays Violet, Katie Walker plays Judy, and Cailie Shanks plays Doralee.
In addition to playing the lead role of Violet, Julie Byrne also serves as the Thespians' president. Byrne discussed how exciting it is to bring a big show back to the program, especially after the pandemic shut down live entertainment before last fall.
"We haven't had a show this big since 'Young Frankenstein,'" Byrne said. "So, it's really exciting to have this ensemble show with so many dance numbers and introduce these new members to our club with such a great show."
Director Emma Cagle echoed Byrne's sentiments, citing the high energy, impressive choreography, and comedy aspects as draws of the show.
"I think it has brought back a super lively spirit to everything," Cagle said. "It's been a show that's pulled people up out of where we've been for the last two and a half here, making things fun and meaningful at the same time, which is something Thespians does best."
The story of "9 To 5" seeks to empower women across generations. Cast members and crew alike talked about the show's importance.
"Our club really values lifting up and empowering women's voices," Byrne said. "It's such an honor to do that, especially during Women's History Month. Being able to put on this show in the 2022 world we live in is just awesome and beautiful."
Cagle talked about the empowerment of having multiple female leads working together to empower one another.
"At the beginning, all three of them have lost their voice dealing with all the things at the office, but by the end of it, they find that they are louder together," Cagle said. "That's the most meaningful part of it. It's not just one strong woman that fights back on office norms. It's about the sisterhood and the resilience that comes with that."
Shanks talked about the spirit of Dolly Parton's music and energy carrying through her character, who Dolly wrote for herself in the original film. She noted how much fun it is to demonstrate the character's growth and confidence throughout the show.
"I think that Dolly made the show really fun and quirky, but every character has their own time to shine, not just her own character," Shanks said. "I think that hearing Dolly speak at the beginning and the end ties it all together and shows that it's something she's really proud of."
The Thespians' production of "9 To 5" will play at Schwab Auditorium this week on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. There will also be a 1:30 p.m. matinee performance on Saturday, March 26.
Tickets for the show can be reserved online, although they must be picked up at the theater and paid for by their performance date. Student tickets cost $5, while general admission tickets are $10.
Mikey DeAngelis
Mikey DeAngelis is a sophomore majoring in film production, working in his role for Onward State as a social media editor and photographer. He is also the creator of the Mad About Disney YouTube channel and an aspiring filmmaker. Mikey loves Philly sports, traveling and hiking in National Parks, and watching movies. To reach Mikey, feel free to reach out on Twitter (@mikey_deangelis) or by email ([email protected]).
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[Photo Story] Penn State Hoops vs. Purdue At The Palestra
Despite the loss, there's no denying that the Palestra was quite the backdrop for Penn State's marquee matchup against then-No. 1 Purdue.
Saquon Barkley Nominated For Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year Award
Former Penn State Wide Receiver Justin Shorter Declares For 2023 NFL Draft
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The Kalabari National Forum yesterday protested alleged moves to excise five oil producing Kalabari communities from Rivers States to Bayelsa.
It urged President Goodluck Jonathan to stop those behind it in the interest of peace.
Speaking with reporters after submitting petitions to the National Boundary Commission (NBC) and the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) in Abuja, the Forum alleged surreptitious moves by some federal government officials to take away the affected communities from rivers and give them to Bayelsa for political reasons.
The communities are: Kula, Soku, Elem-Sangama, Idama and Abissa.
The communities host the Soku Oil Fields and produce about 300,000 barrels of crude oil daily, making them one of the richest areas in the Niger Delta.
The Chairman of the Akukutoru Local government Area Traditional Council of Rivers State, Engr. Emmanuel Awoyesuau-Jack, who spoke for the forum, said the protests became necessary owing to glaring unwillingness of federal government functionaries to ensure justice in the matter which has been before relevant federal government agencies for several years.
The agencies involved included the Office of the Suveyor-General of the Federation, the NBC, RMAFC and the Supreme Court.
He added that from available information, the correction to the 11th edition of the Nigerian Administrative Map which gave the communities to Bayelsa, might not be effected in the 12th edition of the map being expected without president Jonathan's intervention.
Engr. Awoyesuau-Jack said, "the self-explanatory effort was perceived to assuage the initial provocation of the Rivers State government. While Rivers state government patiently awaited the promised correction, of the error laden 11th edition of the Administrative map of Nigeria, which ordinarily should have redressed the acknowledged fundamental misrepresentations, the RMAFC surreptitiously released all revenue accruing from Soku Fields and Wells , previously kept in an Escrow Account to Bayelsa State without recourse to Rivers State.
"In spite of every meaningful effort by the Rivers State government to seek justice in this extremely provocative matter, no progress from the NBC has been made to date. It was however, rumoured that, the assurances given disappointingly, will not reflect the promised correction but rather the provisional 12th Administrative Map said to be under production will nakedly usurp 80 per cent of Akuku Toru LGA in Rivers State by further shifting the boundary line from SAN BARTHOLOMEW River SOMBEREIRO River.
"Let us, in the light of the above, state without mincing words, as inhabitants of the area under reference, that this position is totally unacceptable as it is clear manifestation of political manipulation intent on balkanizing Kalabari territory and ceding same to Bayelsa state.
"This premeditated and strategically executed action is intended to sustain and legitimize the injustice and brazen act of aggression meted out to the Kalabari Kingdom and rivers states, with the connivance of various federal government agencies, under the watchful eyes and supervision of his Excellency, Mr. President, whose home state, most ingloriously, is the direct beneficiary".


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With that said, we empathise with the physical, emotional and economic impact COVID-19 has had on many of us, and you. Our priority will be, as always, to deliver the most valuable adventures on earth, and bring everyone home safely. This pandemic is no exception in that we will strive to maintain compliant operating standards with current/ever changing health & safety recommendations.
We have canceled the majority of our 2020 operations as a result of COVID-19, however, we believe that travel, and more importantly, outdoor adventure can be engaged in intentionally and safely. We sell social distancing, we encourage compliance with local, national, and world health recommendations. We believe we can provide many of our services while simultaneously placing your and everyone else's health as a top priority. We encourage you to leave your house, get outside, and breathe the fresh mountain air in a responsible and respectable way.
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Orphaned Grizzly Bear Cubs Making Their Home at the Maryland Zoo
Photo by Jeffrey F. Bill
For the first time in its 140 year history, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is now home to two grizzly bear cubs from Montana, which were found trying to survive in the wild without their mother. "Although no one likes the tragic circumstances that lead to the cubs coming here to the Zoo, we are pleased that we can offer a permanent home to these sisters," said Don Hutchinson, president and CEO of The Maryland Zoo. "They are being well cared for and we plan to do so for many, many years."
The two female cubs originated on Confederated Salish (Say-lish) and Kootenai (Koot-nee) Tribal Lands in Montana. For several days, they were observed foraging by themselves with no mother in attendance. It became obvious that one cub was failing, and the decision was made by the tribal biologist to capture both cubs on Labor Day, September 5, 2016. "The cubs were taken to a local veterinarian and upon examination, it was discovered that the smaller of the cubs had been shot," said Dr. Ellen Bronson, senior veterinarian at the Zoo. "Luckily the wounds were not severe and the cub was able to be treated with antibiotics. The cubs, however, were starving having not quite learned how to forage for themselves at such a young age." They were moved to The Montana Wildlife Center, in Helena, which rehabilitates orphaned wildlife for the purpose of release back to the wild and is run by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP).
"Unfortunately, several weeks after their capture, the failing mother of the cubs was located with severe shotgun wounds to her face and was subsequently euthanized," said Mike McClure, general curator at the Zoo. "DNA analysis was used to determine that this female grizzly was indeed the mother of the two cubs, who at the time were approximately six-months-old." Due to their age, they were not good candidates for rehabilitation and release to the wild, so in early November, Montana FWP put a request to the Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) Bear Taxon Advisory Group (TAG) to assist with finding the cubs a permanent home.
"We learned of the cubs through the AZA Bear TAG and began to make inquiries about the possibility of bringing them to Baltimore," continued McClure. "While we have not housed grizzly bears before, we do have experience with many of the extant species of bear, and staff agreed that we could definitely provide a good home for these two cubs." It was determined in late November that the zoo would be the home of the cubs pending appropriate permits and approvals by zoo personnel.
In mid-December after the appropriate approvals and permits were obtained, Dr. Ellen Bronson and Mike McClure flew to Helena, Montana to complete a health check of the cubs and meet the transporter to prepare for the over-land travel from Helena to Baltimore. Due to severe weather in Montana, they were stranded in Helena for five days before the roads became clear enough to load the bears and begin the long drive to Baltimore. McClure and the bears had a 3 day trek back to Baltimore with the transporter. They arrived at the Zoo late in the evening of December 21, 2016.
The cubs were in quarantine for 30 days at the Zoo Hospital, after which time they were moved to the Polar Bear Watch exhibit to acclimate to their night quarters, the Animal Care staff and their outdoor yards. Just recently Zoo staff has been watching them from the public area to prepare them for their introduction to the public.
"The cubs are probably around 11-months-old and are on permanent loan from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks," continued McClure. "They are very curious about their outdoor yard, and have spent a lot of time digging up the mulch, rolling in the grasses and exploring the pool. Essentially, they are bear cubs just being bear cubs, which is fascinating to watch. We hope everyone enjoys seeing them and learning about grizzly bears here at the Zoo."
GRIZZLY BEAR FACTS:
The grizzly bear exhibit is proudly sponsored by Garrison Forest School, home of the Garrison Forest Grizzlies.
Two generous donors provided support for transporting the bears, one is local donor who wishes to remain anonymous, and the other is People and Carnivores, a wildlife conservation organization based in Bozeman, Montana.
Grizzlies were declared endangered in the 1970s by USFWS. Previously, there were around 50,000 grizzly bears in North America. Today, there are an estimated 1,800 grizzly bears remaining in five populations in the lower 48 states. Most of these bears are located in the Northern Continental Divide Population (including Glacier National Park) and the Yellowstone Population. Alaska is home to a healthy grizzly (sometimes called brown bear) population.
Females will rear their cubs for 2-3 years. When a female grizzly bear leaves her mother, they often set up their home range quite close to their mother's home range.
Grizzly bears are omnivores, and their diet can vary widely. They may eat seeds, berries, roots, grasses, fungi, deer, elk, fish, dead animals and insects.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Consolidated Tribes are now offering a reward of up to $4,000 for information leading directly to a conviction in the illegal shootings of the mother and cub.


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Companies across Ireland are working to sustain the community and the future of employment through innovative initiatives and research centers in a time of crisis
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it became increasingly clear that the public sector needs to play a leading role in supporting workers and society as a whole. Local champions have risen to the challenge and supported citizens in dealing with the pandemic and switching to the new normal of work.
David McRedmond, CEO, An Post
One such company is An Post, Ireland's domestic postal service. The logistics giant has a direct impact on the lives of Irish citizens and its workforce of almost 10,500 — and it takes it seriously. "2020 has probably been the worst year in our lives with lockdowns, illness, death and the many issues the pandemic brought forward," admits David McRedmond, CEO of An Post. The company took a firm stand against the crisis, emphasizing its core values. "Our purpose is to act for the common good and improve the quality of life for generations to come," he says.
An Post was instrumental in supporting the citizens of Ireland through a plethora of initiatives aimed at protecting those susceptible to the virus. The postal service created a portal to register the elderly and vulnerable for postmen and postwomen to check on. The company also provided free postage to nursing and care homes. Additionally, An Post launched a platform to provide a secure and private address for the homeless to facilitate employment and help them keep in touch with loved ones.
Even before the crisis, the local company put sustainability first. An Post has the largest fleet of electric cars in Ireland. In 2020, Dublin became the first city in the world to have carbon-free postal deliveries. In 2021, the company intends to replace its entire fleet with electric vehicles with the aim to be a carbon-neutral company by 2030. The postal service is also developing a program to ensure less gender gap and promote diversity in the workplace. Despite the crisis and its efforts to support the community, An Post saw annual growth in revenue of 2% in 2020, with recorded income of $1.1 billion.
Anne Heraty, CEO, Cpl Resources
Another large public entity that has played a part in supporting Ireland's community is Cpl Resources, a local recruitment company that has gone global. The company of 13,000 employees works hard to fill gaps in the market. "One of the biggest operating challenges for all companies is talent attraction and retention," says Anne Heraty, Founder and CEO of Cpl. "Leadership skills, emotional intelligence and creativity are tremendously essential." Cpl was recently acquired by Japanese recruitment agency Outsourcing, which expanded the company's international reach.
Cpl also improves the lives of all Ireland's workforce through its Future of Work Institute. The research center focuses on collecting data on the workforce and providing companies with better management strategies, which is particularly significant given the recent changes to work patterns due to lockdowns. "It is remarkably interesting to see how the future of work is changing, and what type of models are unlikely to move into the future," asserts Heraty.


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Artificial Intelligence Bulletin – Management Redefined
Posted By nikolas-badminton on November 9, 2016
Each week on a Wednesday Nikolas Badminton, Futurist highlights the top stories from the past week relating to the incredible rise of artificial intelligence and its application in society, the workplace, in cities, and in our lives.
In Artificial Intelligence Bulletin – Management Redefined we see how AI will redefine management, Facebook's big show and tell at WebSummit, addressing aging, Ad agencies getting in the game, and finding new drugs.
How Artificial Intelligence Will Redefine Management
Many alarms have sounded on the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to upend the workforce, especially for easy-to-automate jobs. But managers at all levels will have to adapt to the world of smart machines. The fact is, artificial intelligence will soon be able to do the administrative tasks that consume much of managers' time faster, better, and at a lower cost.
How can managers — from the front lines to the C-suite — thrive in the age of AI? To find out, we surveyed 1,770 managers from 14 countries and interviewed 37 executives in charge of digital transformation at their organizations. Using this data, we identified five practices that successful managers will need to master.
Practice 1: Leave Administration to AI
Practice 2: Focus on Judgment Work
Practice 3: Treat Intelligent Machines as "Colleagues"
Practice 4: Work Like a Designer
Practice 5: Develop Social Skills and Networks
Read more at Harvard Business Review
Facebook shows off a feature it says is a big breakthrough in artificial intelligence
When Facebook's chief technology officer Mike Schroepfer took the stage at the Web Summit technology conference in Lisbon on Tuesday showing off a way to put filters over videos, you'd be forgiven for thinking it's a minor product update.
But Schroepfer's demonstration was actually a way to show the social media giant's breakthrough in technology.
Read more at CNBC
Can Artificial Intelligence Address The Challenges Of An Aging Population?
In many countries, the growing number of elderly people puts severe pressure on the healthcare system and families. Addressing this societal change will require new ways of doing things – not just additional budget. Countries like Japan are already looking into technology as a way to supplement the human factor in this equation.
Read more at Forbes
Ad agencies are rushing out artificial intelligence services
In the context of advertising and marketing, AI theoretically means more personalized and interactive consumer experience, including targeted programmatic ad buys, identification of site visitors' decision-making patterns, conversational commerce like bots, as well as smarter search and recommendation engines on websites, according to six agency executives interviewed for this article.
At the moment, with the help of AI developed by big tech companies, agencies are able to serve cognitive ads and integrate voice-activated assistants in their campaigns. For instance, in September, GroupM's MEC worked with IBM in a cognitive campaign for Campbell's Soup, where Watson created personalized recipes as display ads for the brand on The Weather Company's website based on a user's location, what the weather is like in the area and the user's ingredient preference.
In the same month, agency CP+B helped Domino's release a Facebook Messenger ordering bot, and back in February, the agency added pizza-ordering support from Domino's to Amazon Alexa, where users could ask the virtual assistant to place an order and track their order.
"The most applicable things in AI right now are chatbot and natural-language processing," said Joe Corr, executive creative technology director for CP+B's Boulder office. "Utility chatbot is an easy first step. We are looking to experiment with chatbot that can reflect a brand's voice and offer entertaining experience."
Read more at Digiday
MIT Researchers Develop Artificial Intelligence That Can Search for New Drug Compounds
What would you get if you cross ibuprofen with aspirin? No one is sure, but a team of MIT researchers headed by Alán Aspuru-Guzik has developed an artificial intelligence program that could provide an answer to this by recommending a molecular structure that amalgamates properties of both the medications.
The program could assist in finding new drug compounds. So far, researchers have relied on software that crawls through huge pools of candidate molecules with the help of rules crafted by chemists to predict or identify useful structures. This technique often requires humans, the precision of simulations, and the necessary processing power. The new artificial intelligence is, however, independent and uses deep learning instead of lengthy simulations. It uses its own experience, created by training machine-learning algorithms with information on countless drug-like molecules.
Read more at Nature News World


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Concerts for a United World
Beth has organized "Concerts for a United World" throughout Southern California since 1980. From Chamber Groups to 140 Piece Orchestra, Soloists and Chorus drawn from members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and San Diego Symphony, Metropolitan Opera and freelance musicians. Attendance ranged from 100 to 3000+ persons according to the venue. The 2007 Concert and Open House at Self Realization Fellowship (video clips shown below) drew well over 3000 people.
The greatest way to unite the world in a common spirit of humanity is through the enjoyment of shared experiences. Out of this thought, 'Concerts for a United World' was born. Each concert is an expression of the common spirit we all share, inside of which a common love is shining its blessings of life and abundance on all. It is in feeling this common love together through the magic of music that we may experience changes in the thoughts, judgments, and emotions that make us feel so separate. Through the magic of music we share an experience that improves the world in a subtle and profound way.
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[Open Washington](http://www.openwa.org/) have created an open attribution builder with [WA SBCTC](http://www.sbctc.edu/). The original version is available at (http://www.openwa.org/open-attrib-builder/). All content is licenced under licenced under [CC-BY 4.0](http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) and source code is licened under the [MIT License](https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT).

### Build Process ###
The CSS file is compiled from scss/styles.scss. To build the css file run ````npm run build:css````.

### Dependencies ###
* [JQuery](https://jquery.com/) 2.1.1

### Who do I talk to? ###
* Originally created by Washington Online <Wa-online@sbctc.edu>
* Customised at the request of Karin Pfister <karin.pfister@cdu.edu.au>
* Modifications made by Matthew Elvey <matthew.elvey@cdu.edu.au>