Here's another recording of the dragon guitar, this time "lonesome Fiddle Blues" in D. Some of the bass is lost in the recording, but it is a very bright guitar. Thanks for listening!
Dragon Demo - a short "Danny Boy"
Here is a short demo of the "Dragon", my version of "Danny Boy". Hope you all like it!
This is my first recording of my new Wechter Scheerhorn 6510R that arrived yesterday. Feelin' bad blues by Ry Cooder, inspired of Rob Anderlik's version on youtube.
I was inspired by Rob Ickes version of this beautiful old hymn. Gave it my own little twist and here you go!
Here's an original tune I wrote called "THE PHOENIX".
I'll be putting up a lesson for the tune and giving 100% of the Sales for the month of October to J.P. Johnson of Pearl River Resonators.
In late summer, shortly after the ResoGathering, his entire Dobro Luthier shop burnt to the ground and he lost everything.
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What is carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)?
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a painful medical condition in which the median nerve in the wrist becomes compressed inside the carpal tunnel.[1]
The median nerve is a nerve which passes through the arm to the hand, on each side of the body and which controls sensation and movement in the hand.
The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway in the wrist on the palm side of the hand, made up of bones and ligaments. The median nerve is the only nerve in the body which passes through the carpal tunnel.
When direct pressure is exerted on a nerve, as in CTS, this is, in medical terms, referred to as an entrapment neuropathy. CTS is the most common type of entrapment neuropathy.[2] When the nerve becomes entrapped, this causes symptoms including pain, tingling, numbness and hot-and-cold sensations. The hand may become difficult to move. The symptoms of CTS are often worst at night and absent during the day.
In most cases, the exact cause of CTS is unknown, but it usually develops in adulthood and is often attributed to work-related activities such as typing and other repetitive movements, such as mopping, sweeping or using vibrating tools. The risk of CTS is increased in people experiencing arthritis, thyroid conditions and pregnancy.
Around 60 percent of people affected by CTS experience the condition in both wrists (bilateral CTS). CTS which only affects one wrist is called unilateral CTS. In both bilateral and unilateral CTS, the dominant hand is usually first and/or more strongly, affected.[3]
CTS caused by pregnancy often goes away on its own when the pregnancy concludes. Likewise, CTS that is caused by a medical condition usually goes away on its own when the condition is managed effectively.
To treat CTS, some people may find it helpful to wear a wrist splint at night to hold the wrist in a still position and use OTC or prescription medications to manage the pain and inflammation of CTS. For others, surgery may be necessary to alleviate the condition.
The symptoms of CTS are usually worse at night and may be absent during the day. They can be intensified or brought on by forceful activities involving the wrist, especially the use of vibrating tools and heavy lifting. The most common symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome are:[4]
Numbness and tingling in the thumb, index finger, middle finger and the radial half of the ring finger (the half of the ring finger closest to the palm, which is supplied by the median nerve). This can result in atrophy of the affected muscles (which may appear flattened).
Burning pain in the wrist
Loss of grip strength and dexterity
Proximal radiation (the sensation that the pain has radiated to nearby areas) is a less common, but not unusual, symptom of CTS. People may experience pain related to CTS in other parts of the arm, namely:
The volar forearm; the side of the forearm that is on the same side as the palm of the hand
The medial arm; the skin on the side of the arm where the medial brachial cutaneous nerve is
The shoulder
The symptoms of CTS worsen the longer the condition is left untreated. If a person is affected by CTS for several months, they may begin to feel numbness in the hand on a permanent basis and lose the ability to feel hot and cold sensations with the hand.
Seek medical attention promptly if any of the symptoms of CTS are present, in order to diagnose and begin treating the condition at an early stage.
Acute carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS)
Acute carpal tunnel syndrome is a version of CTS in which the median nerve is severely crushed, usually as the result of an injury or chronic health condition. Unlike regular CTS, acute CTS requires urgent surgical intervention to prevent serious health consequences, such as the permanent loss of sensation or movement in the affected area.[5]
Factors which are associated with the development of acute CTS include:[5]
Fractures and fracture dislocations around the wrist
Vascular disorders (diseases affecting the blood vessels)
Hemorrhagic conditions (conditions relating to abnormal blood flow or clotting)
Rheumatologic disorders (conditions relating to pain and stiffness in the body, such as arthritis and Crohn's disease)
Anomalous anatomy (atypical wrist or nerve structure)
Causes of CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by the median nerve (the nerve which controls sensation and movement in the hands) becoming compressed. Any medical conditions and/or injuries which cause swelling in the wrist can reduce the amount of space inside the carpal tunnel, causing pressure to be exerted on the median nerve and activating the symptoms of CTS.
The biological cause of CTS within the carpal tunnel is the swelling of a protective lining of tendons called the tenosynovium. This sets off a chain of related changes within the carpal tunnel:[6]
The swelling of the tendons is understood to cause a buildup of synovial fluid; the fluid which normally protects and lubricates the tendons; within the carpal tunnel.
In reaction to this buildup of fluid, a band across the top of the carpal tunnel called the transverse ligament becomes thicker and broader.
The swelling and the enlarged transverse ligament exert pressure on the median nerve, depriving it of the blood supply and oxygen it needs in order to function normally. This causes the median nerve to become damaged and the symptoms of CTS to develop.
The medical or circumstantial basis for these developments occurring in the carpal tunnel is unknown in many cases, and there is no test available to identify a specific cause. However, the development of CTS may be caused by factors including:[1]
Work-related activities
In particular, CTS may be attributed to activities which involve repetitive movements, heavy lifting and using vibrating tools. Professional activities which are particularly associated with CTS include assembly work, farming, sewing, cleaning, and meat packing.
People born with smaller bone structures are more likely to have wrist and bone structures in which the median nerve is susceptible to the compression that causes CTS. A genetic predisposition to any of the many medical conditions which are linked to CTS may be described as the indirect cause of CTS in a person who develops CTS as a result of another medical condition.[7]
Musculoskeletal disorders (conditions affecting the muscles and/or skeleton) and autoimmune diseases may trigger the development of CTS by causing inflammation in the hands and wrists. The main medical conditions which are linked to CTS are diseases of the thyroid gland, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney insufficiency, Down syndrome, osteoarthritis and obesity. If CTS is caused by a medical condition, it may be alleviated by effectively treating the causal condition.[6] Feeling unwell? Get a free symptom assessment by downloading the Ada app.
Pregnant women sometimes develop CTS due to hormonal changes and fluid retention. If CTS is caused by pregnancy alone, it will often go away when the pregnancy ends. Rest, ice, elevation and exercise may all help to alleviate the symptoms of CTS during pregnancy.[8]
The use of some medications has been linked to CTS, but more research is needed to understand the mechanisms by which these may cause CTS to develop. Medications which have been linked to CTS include:[6]
Medications which affect the immune system (such as interleukin-2)
Medications which prevent blood clotting (such as warfarin)
Certain risk factors increase a person's likelihood of developing CTS. These include occupational factors such as working in a role that necessitates intensive and/or repetitive use of one's hands, and non-occupational factors, such as medical conditions like diabetes and hypothyroidism which may cause CTS.
Risk factors for CTS include:[2]
CTS is a common complication of pregnancy, due to fluid retention, edema and hormonal changes within the body. One's likelihood of developing CTS in pregnancy, and the severity of the condition, increases with age. Most people who develop CTS during pregnancy find that it alleviates on its own when the pregnancy concludes.
Read more about Pregnancy » Read more about Pregnacy Complications »
Being female
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, women are three times more likely than men to develop CTS.[1]
The hormonal changes that accompany menopause can cause a buildup of fluid in the body, increasing the risk of developing CTS. Women, whose hormone levels alter excessively during pregnancy, are more likely to develop CTS in later life, after undergoing menopause, than those whose hormonal changes during pregnancy are within the normal range.[9]
CTS is a common complication of arthritis, due to the swelling of joints and tendons associated with the condition.[10]
Being middle-aged or elderly
The likelihood of developing CTS increases with age, particularly after 70. In part, this is due to the fact that most musculoskeletal disorders predominantly affect older people, and CTS is a common consequence of these conditions.[11]
Between 15 and 20 percent of people with diabetes will develop CTS, which is believed to be due to having high blood sugar levels. Diabetes is often linked to the development of problems with the nerves, such as diabetic neuropathy. In people with diabetes, when blood sugar levels are high, glucose is believed to attach to the tendons. This causes compression within the carpal tunnel as the tendons enlarge, resulting in CTS.[12]
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Diseases of the thyroid
People with improperly-managed thyroid conditions may retain excess fluid in their connective tissues. This contributes to inflammation within the wrist, which can cause CTS, especially if left untreated. Hypothyroidism (an underactive thyroid) is particularly linked to CTS, but people with hyperthyroidism (an overactive thyroid) are also more likely to develop CTS than the general population.[13]
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People with a sibling or parent with CTS are more likely to be affected than those without. A person's bone structure and overall size is largely determined by their genetic makeup, and those with smaller frames have less space in their carpal tunnels, which significantly increases the likelihood of the median nerve becoming trapped and their developing CTS.[7]
Using tobacco products
A link has been found between the use of tobacco and developing CTS. Tobacco products negatively affects the body's immune system and increases a person's risk of developing inflammatory diseases which can cause a buildup of fluid in the carpal tunnel, which may result in CTS.[14]
Injuries to the wrist
It is possible for the median nerve to become compressed due to changes in the structure of the bones and muscles in the wrist that result from injuries. People who play a lot of sports are particularly at risk of hand and wrist injuries that can result in CTS. In injury-related CTS, ensuring that the injury heals properly and that the median nerve ceases to be entrapped will alleviate the condition.[15]
Working intensely with one's hands
CTS is often linked to activities involving repetitive hand and wrist movements, in particular, the use of vibrating tools.
To diagnose CTS, a doctor will usually perform a physical exam on the hand(s) and wrist(s) and ask about the symptoms a person has been experiencing. The purpose of the physical exam is to find out whether a person is experiencing physical sensations that typically relate to the median nerve being compressed.
If these sensations are not present, this can rule out a diagnosis of CTS and the possibility that a person is affected by another condition can be investigated. During the physical exam, doctors look out for:
Weak muscles surrounding the thumb (which can happen in cases of CTS due to underusing these muscles in order to avoid the pain that often accompanies movement)
Tinel's sign which involves tingling and numbness in the fingers when the wrist is tapped at the palm side of the hand (this alone is insufficient for a CTS diagnosis, as it is also a possible symptom of many other conditions)
A positive Phalen's maneuver which invilves pain, numbness or tingling in the wrist and fingers when the wrist is flexed to the hand's maximum ability
Further testing
Further testing is usually needed, even if all of these symptoms are present, in order to confirm a diagnosis of CTS. This may involve:
Nerve conduction test
Damaged nerves cannot transmit signals to the body parts in order to bring about certain actions as quickly as healthy nerves can. Nerve damage is a common result of CTS. To detect it, the doctor will attach electrodes to the hand and wrist to stimulate the nerves in the fingers and wrist with an electric current.
The speed with which the signal can travel through the nerves will be indicative of the extent of any nerve damage, and can support or discredit a diagnosis of CTS. This test usually takes around 10 minutes to perform, and can be moderately uncomfortable because it produces an unfamiliar tapping/tingling sensation.
Imaging study
Doctors may perform an ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan in order to visualize the median nerve and carpal tunnel and determine their exact positions and the extent of the nerve entrapment.
Blood testing
To rule out other conditions which also have symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling in the hand/wrist, including diabetes, diseases of the thyroid and arthritis, doctors may perform a blood test.
Other conditions which may be misdiagnosed as CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed due to the fact that it shares symptoms with several other conditions, including arthritis, wrist tendonitis, repetitive strain injury (RSI) and thoracic outlet syndrome. Symptoms which CTS shares with other conditions include:
Hot-and-cold sensations
Difficulty grasping or using one's hand
It is important to be aware of the key differences between CTS and some other conditions which share its symptoms, in order to avoid a misdiagnosis. Other conditions which are commonly misdiagnosed as CTS include:
Arthritis can affect all the fingers in the hand, whereas CTS cannot affect the little (pinky) finger. Whereas CTS is worse at night, arthritis is not affected by the time of day. The symptoms of CTS can be absent and then suddenly become triggered by a particular activity, whereas the pain associated with arthritis is usually constantly present but alters in intensity during activities which put strain on the hands and wrists.[16]
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Nerve compression due to conditions affecting the spine
Conditions such as spinal disc herniation (a slipped disc) and cervical stenosis (a condition characterised by weakness and numbness that may affect areas including the spine, neck, shoulders, hands, arms and legs) can cause nerve compression that may result in similar sensations to those of CTS.
Wrist tendonitis
In wrist tendonitis, the area affected by symptoms may be different to that of CTS. The pain, numbness and tingling may affect the tendons in any part of the hand or wrist, whereas in CTS the symptoms are limited to the thumb, index and middle fingers, the palm side of the wrist and the radial half of the ring finger.
In thoracic outlet syndrome, blood vessels or nerves in the space between the collarbone and the first rib become compressed. The pain can affect the shoulders and neck, as well as the fingers. The fingers which are usually affected are the little (pinky) finger and the non-radial half of the ring finger. These are the two areas that cannot be affected by the symptoms of CTS.[17]
This is a general term to describe symptoms including pain, throbbing and stiffness in the muscles and tendons as a result of overuse and repetitive movements.[18] RSI can occur anywhere in the body, but most often affects the neck, shoulders, forearms, elbows, hands and wrists. When it occurs in the hand and wrists, RSI may be mistaken for CTS, but unlike CTS, RSI is capable of affecting any part of the overall area.
Treatment of CTS
Carpal tunnel syndrome may disappear on its own without treatment. If CTS is caused by another condition such as arthritis or an underactive thyroid, its symptoms may alleviate on their own when the causal condition is treated.
If one's carpal tunnel syndrome is not caused by another treatable medical condition, it is best to begin treatment as soon as possible to prevent the symptoms worsening and to reduce the level of damage to the median nerve associated with continuous pressure.
For those with mild symptoms, and/or who have been affected for a short time, non-surgical treatments such as wrist splinting and medications may be sufficient. In more severe cases, or where the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome cannot be alleviated by non-surgical means, surgery to relieve pressure on the median nerve may be recommended.
In pregnant women, the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome often abate in the weeks after the pregnancy ends, with no need for treatment. Those who are still experiencing symptoms of CTS three months after the conclusion of the pregnancy should seek medical attention to devise a treatment plan.[19]
Wrist splinting
Wrist splinting is a common first-line treatment for mild to moderate CTS. It involves wearing a splint at night for a few weeks in order to hold the joint in a neutral position. This helps to prevent the symptoms of CTS from developing overnight, when the pain is usually worse.
Wrist splints come in many different shapes and sizes and a doctor can recommend a suitable one. A wrist splint works by preventing the hand from bending in way which brings on the symptoms of CTS during the night. However, because the wrist is kept in a fixed position by the splint, it is important to exercise the hand and wrist during the day to prevent the muscles from weakening due to underuse.
The effects of wrist splinting usually become noticeable after a few weeks of wearing the splint. In some cases, this is a sufficient treatment for CTS and symptoms will disappear.
However, for many people, splinting is a temporary solution rather than an effective treatment for CTS, and symptoms may return. In this case, other treatment options such as medications or surgery may be recommended.[20]
Medications for CTS
Medications that are prescribed in the management of CTS can provide temporary relief from the pain and inflammation associated with the condition. The medications most commonly prescribed for CTS are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen and, in more severe cases of CTS, corticosteroids, which are taken as tablets or injected into the carpal tunnel.
NSAIDs are available as over-the-counter or prescription medication, and can temporarily minimize joint and muscle pain. Naproxen and ibuprofen are the NSAIDs most commonly used for pain management in CTS. Long-term use of NSAIDs carries multiple health risks, including impaired gastroenteric function and increased likelihood of peptic ulcer disease. NSAIDs should be taken for a limited period of time only, in consultation with a medical professional.
Corticosteroids can be taken orally as tablets or injected into the carpal tunnel. Local injections are considered to be more effective than oral corticosteroids at reducing the pain and inflammation associated with CTS. Corticosteroids may be prescribed in cases of severe CTS, and/or when wrist splinting has not provided long-term relief.[21]
Short-term use of corticosteroids (for example, for a few weeks or a month) is associated with a variety of side effects, including stomach problems, skin problems and weight gain, which may render them an unsuitable treatment option for some people.
Continuous (longer-term) use of corticosteroids is never recommended for the treatment of CTS as it is associated with increased risk of the development or worsening of a variety of health conditions such as diabetes and osteoporosis.
Medications help manage the painful symptoms of CTS, rather than treating the cause. Neither NSAIDs nor corticosteroids can relieve the pressure on the median nerve and these medications can therefore only provide temporary relief from the symptoms of CTS. Medications should be used as part of a wider treatment strategy which focuses on releasing the entrapped median nerve.
Surgery for CTS will not usually be considered as a first-line treatment, and is usually recommended only when CTS is at a late stage and/or has not been alleviated by non-surgical treatments. Urgent surgery for CTS is usually only needed as a treatment for acute CTS.
Surgery for CTS involves cutting a part of the carpal tunnel in order to reduce pressure on the median nerve. The part of the carpal tunnel which is cut during surgery is known as the flexor retinaculum. There are two possible surgical procedures for CTS: endoscopic carpal tunnel release and open carpal tunnel release.[22]
Both types of surgery can be performed as an outpatient procedure and usually only require a local anesthetic to numb the hand or arm.
Endoscopic carpal tunnel release involves making a small incision in the palm and/or the wrist, and a small camera called an endoscope is inserted into one of the incisions to monitor the procedure. The flexor retinaculum is then cut with an instrument inserted into the second incision. It is also possible to perform the procedure by making only one incision in the wrist, and inserting both the surgical instrument and the endoscope into the same incision.
Open carpal tunnel release involves cuting the inside of the wrist to reveal the carpal tunnel. The surgeon will then cut through the flexor retinaculum.
The recovery time may be slightly shorter for an endoscopic procedure, but most people can return to work less than three weeks after either procedure.[23]
Self-care for managing CTS
If a person is diagnosed with CTS, they can help to prevent the condition getting worse by making certain adaptations to their lifestyle. The two principal lifestyle changes which are recommended for people who have been diagnosed with CTS are:
Exercising the hands and wrists
There are many possible hand exercises that can be incorporated into a person's daily routine in order to ease the pain associated with CTS and prevent future injuries.[24] When a person is diagnosed with CTS, doctors will be able to recommend and demonstrate exercises, and provide guidelines on how often these should be carried out.
Avoiding strain
CTS can be aggravated by overuse of the hands and wrists, in particular through repetitive activities such as working in an assembly line or using vibrating tools. People with CTS whose work involves activities that may increase their symptoms are often advised to stay home when they are undergoing treatment to ensure its effectiveness. Wearing a wrist splint at night can help to reduce strain.[20]
It is not always possible to prevent CTS, particularly if it is caused by pregnancy or another health condition. However, there are some lifestyle changes that people can make to reduce the likelihood of developing CTS. These preventative measures are particularly recommended for people whose daily activities are associated with a higher risk of CTS.
Preventative measures against developing CTS include:
Ensuring that any other health conditions a person may have that could contribute to developing CTS (such as diabetes are treated or managed effectively
Maintaining a healthy weight, diet and exercise regime
Avoiding the use of tobacco products, which weaken the immune system and increases the likelihood of developing inflammatory conditions that can cause CTS
Regularly assessing one's day-to-day routine in order to minimize activities involving repetitive or intense movements that might contribute to an increased risk of CTS
Following ergonomic guidelines (recommendations on how to position and use equipment for efficiency and comfort) at home and at work, in order to ensure that all activities are carried out in the most comfortable, appropriate way for the body
Taking regular breaks from any activities that contribute to CTS, especially when using vibrating tools, in order to reduce the impact of activities which put pressure on the wrists and hands
Carpal tunnel syndrome FAQs
Q: Does typing cause CTS?
A: Typing is associated with an increased likelihood of developing repetitive strain injury (RSI). If RSI affects the tendons or ligaments in the carpal tunnel, this can cause compression on the median nerve and the development of CTS. However, research has shown that there is at most a very small direct link between computer work and CTS. Activities which involve using the hands and wrists with a greater intensity, such as using vibrating tools, are significantly more likely to cause CTS than typing. The use of ergonomic computer keyboards is, however, sometimes recommended as a preventative measure against developing CTS.[20]
Q: Can children be affected by CTS?
A: CTS in children is rare. When it develops, it is most commonly related to having a genetically inherited condition associated with inflammation, such as lysosomal storage disease, which can cause swelling in the joints and pressure to build up in the carpal tunnel. The symptoms of CTS and its treatment options are the same for children as for adults.[25] If you are concerned that your child, or a child that you know, may be affected by CTS, you can get a free symptom assessment by downloading the Ada app.
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Earlier this week we announced that the long-awaited Modern Combat 5: Blackout would be launching on mobile Windows platforms on the same day-and-date as the Android and iOS versions. In the past, Gameloft titles typically arrived on Windows Phone months or even years later than other platforms (just look at Real Soccer!). This year, long-awaited titles like Heroes of Order & Chaos and Order & Chaos Duels finally came over, and new titles will release at the same time as they do on competing platforms. Progress!
Modern Combat 5 is now available on Windows Phone as promised (the Windows 8 version should arrive later today). The Windows Phone version requires at least 1 GB of RAM. Top-end 3D graphics need plenty of memory in order to function, which shouldn't surprise anybody. None of the versions support Xbox Live, something we all should have gotten over a year ago. The game rings up at $6.99 – a fair price for a full console-quality campaign and extensive online multiplayer. Oh, and it supports Moga controllers!
The Modern Combat series is Gameloft's answer to Call of Duty. It's a good thing Gameloft makes these titles because Activision only seems interested in publishing slimmed-down Call of Duty games on mobile, omitting key features like online multiplayer. And Activision doesn't support Windows Phone or Windows 8 anyway, so we'd be out of luck without Gameloft and Modern Combat!
The Modern Combat 5 campaign plays very much like a genuine Call of Duty game, with fully-voiced cut scenes bringing the story to life. The new campaign features much shorter missions than Modern Combat 4, making them more appropriate for mobile play.
Players will not only run and gun as a soldier on foot, they'll also man turrets and control drones. The occasional "quick time events" in which a series of directions must be swiped correctly return, for better or worse. Players now receive a star rating upon completing campaign missions, increasing their replay value.
New to Modern Combat 5 are single-player Spec Ops missions. These provide bite-sized challenges as opposed to full levels. Gamers can replay them to receive higher star ratings, just like in the campaign. Spec Ops is especially suited to quick bursts of play when you're on the go.
Finally, Modern Combat 5 offers a full online multiplayer mode. Up to 12 players can participate in four competitive game types: Free for all, Team battle, Capture the flag, and VIP. The game also supports squads, which work a lot like clans. Squads can participate in limited time squad-versus-squad events in order to earn big rewards.
Personally, I don't find the requirement very inconvenient, but everyone's internet situations will vary. At least Gameloft is up front about the requirement on the game's store page.
Modern Combat 5 is a huge game, and also a huge vote of faith in Windows Phone and Windows 8/RT from Gameloft. Not everybody wants to play a big console-style game on their phones and tablets, especially one with complex touch screen controls. But if you do crave the Call of Duty experience on the go, that's what you'll get from Modern Combat 5.
Note that the Windows Phone version has to download some extra data the first time it is launched. The additional file must be pretty small though, as it completed in seconds for me.
We'll update with the Windows 8 and RT Store link once it becomes available, and stay tuned for our full review! If you can't download the Windows Phone version yet, give it some time to roll out across all supported regions.
Good news, controller fans! Modern Combat 5 for Windows Phone supports Moga controllers! I just tested it myself.
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Located in the Hydra constellation, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as M83, is one of the brightest galaxies in our night sky. We discovered it about 250 years ago, but it was considered a gas cloud until we were able to give it a much closer look. The vibrant colors in this enormous whirlpool of pink and purple are this galaxy's most distinct feature, apart from the frequent supernova explosions observed by astronomers. There are currently eight active supernovas that we've observed in the galaxy and remnants of hundreds more. The pink color is a direct result of the new stars forming in the system, which release an immense amount of UV energy. That energy is absorbed by the surrounding dust and gas, turning it pink. Definitively calling it the prettiest galaxy is probably a bit subjective, but it does look like a giant space flower, so judge for yourself.
NGC 474 looks less like a galaxy and more like one of those weird, bioluminescent fish you find on the abyssal plain of the ocean. Astronomers aren't entirely sure what is causing the discharge of so much energy from the otherwise boring-looking galaxy, but there are two prevailing theories. First, the shells could be the remnants of smaller galaxies absorbed by NGC 474. They could also be a result of tidal interactions with the galaxy behind it, seeing as they are in the process of colliding with one another. Because of these bizarre outer shells, we've learned that most known galaxies have irregular halos around them as a result of collisions with other galaxies in the "recent" (on a cosmic scale) past.
NGC 660 is a rare type of galaxy called a polar ring galaxy. How rare are they? We've only discovered about a dozen of them to date, and we've taken a single image containing roughly 10,000 galaxies. These galaxies have rings, stars, dust, debris, and other galaxy stuff in an orbit almost perpendicular to the galaxy's disk plain. Where'd this material come from? It was most likely siphoned from a galaxy that passed nearby long ago, proving once and for all that the universe operates just like The Road Warrior. The ring is farther across than the galactic disk, and astronomers are observing it closely to watch how dark matter's gravitational pull affects the disk in an effort to learn more about dark matter itself.
One look at the Porpoise Galaxy, or NGC 2936, will tell you exactly where the name comes from. It looks just like a dolphin, though some say it looks more like a penguin protecting an egg. In reality, this is a system of two galaxies: The "dolphin" is actually part of NG 2936, while the "egg" is called Arp 142.
The dolphin portion used to be a spiral galaxy similar to the Milky Way, but the immense gravitational forces of the denser galaxy below has contorted its shape significantly. The dolphin's "eye" is what used to be the spiral galaxy's core. This galaxy is also within the Hydra constellation, and within a billion years or so, the pair will merge into one. For now, we'll just enjoy the galactic equivalent of a clown making balloon animals.
Is it possible for a galaxy to look evil? Because this one may very well be where those horrible alien creatures in The Avengers came from. The Black Eye Galaxy (also called M64 or the Sleeping Beauty Galaxy) is rife with creation, as the reddish color indicates. Red means an abundance of hydrogen, which means stars are being formed.
Strangely, the stars and gas in the reddish portion of the galaxy are all rotating in one direction, while the immense cloud of gas and dust surrounding it rotates the other way. While this is really bizarre, it's explained in the same manner as most galaxy irregularities—it's most likely the result of two galaxies merging together.
When he isn't staring into the pressing blackness of space, Kier is a writer for Listverse and Cracked.com.


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Artist Calendar
Andrea Brachfeld
Arthur Lipner
Bill Kirchner
Bobby Sanabria
Chris Washburne
Claudia Villela
Cristina Morrison
Dave Frank
Dave Liebman
Diane Schuur
Flip Deblasio
Gabriele Tranchina
Gregor Hubner Quartet
Guru Vasist
Hip Hop Hoodios
Ian Dogole & Hemispheres
Ivan Farmakovsky
Jeff Lederer
John Mastroianni
Joshua Bayer
King Kozmo
Leonard Hochman
Lou Montelione
Manhattan School Of Music
Mark Weinstein
Marlon Simon
Mayra Caridad Valdes
MSM Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra
NYNDK
Ole Mathisen
Oleg Kireyev
Our Thing
Paulo Moura and Cliff Korman
Randy Klein
Rent Romus
Steve Adelson
The Joe Mulholland Sextet
Tom Knific
Valentina Marino
DAVE FRANK is one of the busiest solo jazz pianists and music educators on the scene today. He is the author of the best-selling Hal Leonard book and video series, JOY OF IMPROV and BREAKTHROUGH TO IMPROV, was an Associate Professor of Piano at Berklee College of Music in Boston from 1987-2004, and was a co-founder of the NEW YORK SCHOOL OF JAZZ (1983-86). In 2004 Dave moved to New York City to direct the Dave Frank School of Jazz in midtown Manhattan. The DFS of J offers private instruction for aspiring musicians at all levels, as well as frequent concerts/workshops for the general public.
Since 1994, Dave has been traveling worldwide, and to date has presented solo concerts and master classes in Spain, England, Holland, Belgium, Brazil, South Africa, Switzerland, Argentina, Nicaragua, Peru, Costa Rica, France, and throughout the US and Canada. He has been a featured performer and clinician at major jazz festivals worldwide including the 2002 North Sea Jazz Festival, the 2001 and 2003 Montreux Jazz festivals, and the 1999 Winnipeg Jazz Festival.
Dave Frank has been the subject of feature articles in the BOSTON GLOBE, KEYBOARD MAGAZINE, and THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER LEARNING. He can be regularly seen on the BET on JAZZ network and was recently the featured guest on the NPR radio show JAZZ INSPIRED with Judy Carmichael.
Dave has three critically acclaimed solo CD's released on the JAZZHEADS label, BALLADS AND BURNERS, released in March, 2007, and POWER OF THE PIANO, released in 1997, and TURNING IT LOOSE!, released in 2008. Power of the Piano received extensive radio airplay in the US, Canada, Europe and South America, and made the top ten jazz list in 35 American cities.
Dave's teachers include the legendary LENNIE TRISTANO and CHARLIE BANACOS, and John LaRosa.
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There are many ways to explore the city that never sleeps. However, biking is second to none. Many New Yorkers love to cycle; hop on one and you will quickly know why. When you cycle, you gain new opportunities to explore more scenic views as well as various hidden nooks of NYC. If you always wanted to visit Central Park and Hudson River Park Greenway, you can kill two birds with one stone by cruising between locations via bike. You will get spectacular views of both the city skyline and river. What's more, you can visit Shakespeare Garden, International Peace Garden and other famous sites one that are must-visits during fall!
In NY, fall is one of the most popular times of the year to visit Finger Lakes Wine Country. Here, the vast landscape of vineyards becomes decorated with rich gold, orange and red colors. The fall foliage here is also gorgeous to look at. At Finger Lakes Wine Country, you can partake in harvest festivals that involve sampling, picking and purchasing the freshest Finger Lakes produce. Always wanted to try grape stomping? You will get the opportunity to do so too.
Fall is undoubtedly an amazing time in New York. The peaks of the Adirondacks and the foothills of the Catskill Mountains are proof that NY is home to one of the most vivid fall/autumns in the world.By traveling upstate NY, your trip to places like Prospect Mountain will reward you with spectacular views at the summit. While you are there, be sure to take a moment to look at the pretty orange and brown leaves as they fall gracefully into the ground or pools of water below.
If you love hanging out or dining at rooftop bars or restaurants, fall is a perfect time to visit your favorite haunts and other amazing rooftops. On a nice night, you can take in some of the best skyline views in the whole of NYC. Roof at Park South, Gallow Green, Top of the Strand, etc., are other popular rooftop locations you can consider visiting too.
Some people also get into the fall spirit by attending a fall cultural festival. If you love being in the outdoors, this is the activity for you. New York Film Festival and New York City Wine and Food Festival are some of New York's most popular festivals that take each year. The former has already celebrated its 54th year anniversary and the latter is already into its 9th year.


But the question is, now that they have the sheep, how is it to be his from the shepherds.
He, after some talk, goes home, and the shepherds go off to seek and count their sheep, agreeing to meet again at the "crooked thorn.
Soon the shepherds find that one sheep is missing, and suspecting Mak of having stolen it they follow him home.
The shepherds at length begin to be sorry that they have been so unjust as to suspect Mak.
Mr Shepherd was eloquent on the subject; pointing out all the circumstances of the Admiral's family, which made him peculiarly desirable as a tenant.
Oh," said the goatherd, "I do not know even the half of what has happened to the lovers of Marcela, but perhaps to-morrow we may fall in with some shepherd on the road who can tell us; and now it will be well for you to go and sleep under cover, for the night air may hurt your wound, though with the remedy I have applied to you there is no fear of an untoward result.
Stiggins; and the topics principally descanted on, were the virtues of the shepherd, the worthiness of his flock, and the high crimes and misdemeanours of everybody beside--dissertations which the elder Mr.
The worst o' these here shepherds is, my boy, that they reg'larly turns the heads of all the young ladies, about here.
If I'd my vay, Samivel, I'd just stick some o' these here lazy shepherds behind a heavy wheelbarrow, and run 'em up and down a fourteen-inch-wide plank all day.


Back in 1996, the leaders of Ware and Pierce Counties had a positive vision for growth and development in our communities. That positive vision has and does continue to be the goal of the Waycross-Ware County Development Authority's Board of Directors. WWDA has been very successful in the recent recruitment of new industries that has proven to State officials that we are ready, willing and able to market this community to the world for future growth and expansion.
The DWDA was created by an act of the Georgia Legislature as an instrumentality of the State and Public Corporation in 1974-75. An Authority can act in a manner similar to private enterprise without the political constraints, which often affect government agencies. The DWDA exists for the public good.
MAIN STREET is a program to encourage the economic improvement and physical renovation of downtown. The MAIN STREET approach builds on the idea of the downtown's total image, not simply on a "facelift" for buildings. Waycross MAIN STREET is a part of the national and state MAIN STREET programs in 40 states and more than 1,000 cities. Waycross is one of the six original MAIN STREET cities.
MAIN STREET's focus is on ideas, attitudes and economic opportunities. Successful renovation requires much more than just attention to a building's physical appearance. A positive perception by the people who use downtown must be continually renewed. The primary focus to downtown is the revitalization of the Historic Buildings.
WAYCROSS MAIN STREET is the non-profit organization whose primary focus is the preservation of downtown.
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Rush 24/7 Morning Update: Open Borders
RUSH: Back on April 19th the California Highway Patrol arrested a homeless guy after a break-in. The homeless guy broke into, and then broke out of, the governor's Mansion in Sacramento.
The guy's name is Steven Seeley and he now lives at the Sacramento County Jail. He told reporters he decided to illegally enter Governor Jerry Brown's residence because the governor is an open-door-policy kind of guy. Seeley says he figured the door would be unlocked and he was right. So he just walked in.
Once inside, the homeless guy didn't see the security staff, but he heard an animal growl, so he hid in the closet. After hearing the growl again, he jumped out a window and ran and he cut his arm in the process.
The highway patrol nabbed the homeless guy, got his arm treated at the hospital, and threw him in jail.
The governor wasn't home, but his wife was. But she didn't come in contact with the homeless guy, who (you may have guessed) has some mental and substance-abuse issues.
Despite that, Mr. Seeley was sane enough to prove his point. Governor Brown really is an open borders kind of guy. He doesn't care, it seems.
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Still, there are two primary issues as far as this conflict is concerned. First of all, there is the struggle to keep an ethically preferential state. The original population was both Muslim and Christian. There are also refugees who are prohibited to return to their homes within the Jewish state. In this respect, there is systematic discrimination.
Second, Israel's military occupation and control over Gaza are known to be extremely oppressive. Thousands of Palestinian people are held in Israeli prisons. Few of these people had a legitimate trial. Both physical abuse and torture are extremely frequent. Palestinian borders are controlled by forces from the Israeli side. People are tortured while women in labor cannot reach hospitals. Food as well as medicine are stopped from entering Gaza. Israeli forces are invading and killing inhabitants daily.
In 1993, according to the Oslo peace accords, this territory was supposed to become a Palestinian state. Israel continued to confiscate land while the Palestinian population rebelled. Since 2006, the Palestinian side was fractured by conflict between two factions: the dominant party, Fatah and Hamas, its later electoral challenger. After Hamas won the elections, the Quartet (USA, Russia, United Nations and the European Union) brought assistance to the Palestinian Authority and came up with several demands including non-violence, recognition of the State of Israel as well as the acceptance of the previous agreements. Hamas rejected all these demands, resulting in the Quartet's suspension of all programs.
The delicate issue which still exists is the control of Jerusalem. Each side is asserting claims over the city. The three main Abrahamic religions, Judaism, Islam and Christianity, deem Jerusalem an important setting for both historical and religious narratives. Jerusalem is the holiest of all cities and it is known as the former location of the Jewish temples. For the Muslims, Jerusalem is related to Mohammad's night journey to heaven while for the Christians, Jerusalem is the holy site of the crucifixion of Jesus as well as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.


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Because Keith is both kind and suffering from a (hopefully temporary) bout of impaired judgment, he let me deceive him into giving me free rein to write the movie recommendations for the month of June. I get to write a series of reviews along a common theme, and I've picked… remakes! Be warned: recommending the remake is not meant to imply that the original is inferior.
We kick off the series with a remake of the 1950 Vincente Minelli hit that landed Spencer Tracy with an Oscar nomination. It's sweet, touching, and will give you a good giggle unless you're made of stone. It's Charles Shyer's Father of the Bride (1991).
Steve Martin plays George Banks, a company executive with that characteristic Martin-esque blend of contentment with life wrapped up in an unusually dismissive sarcasm (for more of that, see L.A. Story). George's daughter Annie, played by Kimberly Williams, returns from a post-college trip to Europe and announces to her father and mother Nina (played by Diane Keaton) that she's engaged to Bryan, a communications analyst. There's so much material here for George to be mad about, and that's Martin's wheelhouse: Annie seems too young to marry, Bryan seems like a stuck-up jerk, Bryan's parents make George feel small, George is feeling pressured to pick up the tab for the wedding, and the list goes on.
The truth is that nothing suits Martin as well as compounded irritations at the small inconveniences and insecurities of life. He wants so desperately to detest Bryan, if only to validate his sense of frustration, but it turns out that Bryan is just too… accomplished and caring and perfect for Annie. What might otherwise be a harmless, and not especially thought-provoking film – which, as it happens, works out just fine for this film in a way that it wouldn't have if L.A. Story had been done similarly – is elevated by Martin's ability to lead the audience from his desperate little fits of exasperation through to the harmony of the final post-wedding reception scene.
Martin Short plays Franck, the wedding planner with an utterly unplaceable accent (although we're assured it's European). Despite Short's years on Saturday Night Live, Franck remains my very favorite of Short's creations. His years collaborating with Martin on SNL worked wonders in ¡Three Amigos!, and it hits home yet again.
Neither Nina nor the children Annie and her brother Matty (played by Kieran Culin) seem as vexed by the prospect of the wedding as does George. Instead, they provide the anchor keeping George sane while he buzzes around throwing snarky asides about his future son-in-law and the family he's about to join. The comic conceit works well: it's pleasant to see the daughter as the one entrusted with calming the father's nerves. But it does leave Keaton and Williams with very little to do in the film beyond the occasional eye roll and tender word. That's a shame, really – Keaton is such a pro that you can't help but wonder where the film might have gone if she'd been allowed a little more to work with.
The family dynamic is deeply reassuring, and that's part of what makes the film so very easy to watch. Even the few hiccups that the family does experience, including Annie's brief apprehension about whether to pursue the wedding, are resolved with little more than a warm conversation with her father or a quick game of basketball in the driveway, while the first snowflake magically appears upon the resolution of conflict. You can barely tell whether that sigh you release from your lungs is one of relief, comfort, or just plain satisfaction at the world. Deee-lightful.
Johann Koehler is a doctoral student in the School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley. He tweets at @KoehlerJA.


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Q: Keras CONV training during data augmentation appears to be displaying the wrong batch size and number of training examples I am learning how to implement data augmentation using Keras and the CIFAR-10 dataset. I am learning with the help of online tutorials and this book Deep learning with Keras.
The specific details of the code are here.
Here is my issue, and I am certain it relates to some misunderstanding on my part:
This is my CONV set up.
 IMG_CHANNELS = 3
 IMG_ROWS = 32
 IMG_COLS = 32
 BATCH_SIZE = 128
 NB_EPOCH = 50
 NB_CLASSES = 10
 VERBOSE = 1
 VALIDATION_SPLIT = 0.2
 OPTIM = RMSprop()

Load the dataset, convert to categorical, float and normalise:
(X_train, y_train), (X_test, y_test) = cifar10.load_data()
Y_train = np_utils.to_categorical(y_train, NB_CLASSES)
Y_test = np_utils.to_categorical(y_test, NB_CLASSES)
X_train = X_train.astype('float32')
X_test = X_test.astype('float32')
X_train /= 255
X_test /= 255

Create generator
datagen = ImageDataGenerator(
        featurewise_center=False,  # set input mean to 0 over the dataset
        samplewise_center=False,  # set each sample mean to 0
        featurewise_std_normalization=False,  # divide inputs by std of the dataset
        samplewise_std_normalization=False,  # divide each input by its std
        zca_whitening=False,  # apply ZCA whitening
        rotation_range=0,  # randomly rotate images in the range (degrees, 0 to 180)
        width_shift_range=0.1,  # randomly shift images horizontally (fraction of total width)
        height_shift_range=0.1,  # randomly shift images vertically (fraction of total height)
        horizontal_flip=True,  # randomly flip images
        vertical_flip=False)  # randomly flip images
 datagen.fit(X_train)

Train the model (I haven't listed the model)
model.fit_generator(datagen.flow(X_train, Y_train,
                   batch_size=BATCH_SIZE),
                   samples_per_epoch=X_train.shape[0],
                   nb_epoch=NB_EPOCH,
                   verbose=VERBOSE)

My issue is that as I train the following is displayed:
 Epoch 1/40
 390/390 [==============================] - 199s - loss: 0.9751 - acc: 0.6588

I cannot see why I am getting 390 examples. Samples_per_epoch is equal to X_train.shape[0] which is 50000 and batch size is 128 so I thought it should go up to 50000 in batches of 128.

A: The progress-bar is not showing the number of samples but the number of steps or batches (When you use model.fit instead of model.fit_generator it will automatically display the samples). Each batch contains 128 samples and there are a total of 50,000 samples. 50,000/128 = 390.625. That's why you see 390 instead of 50,000.
Because you are using model.fit_generator it is not possible to show the total number of samples. Except if you set the batch_size to 1. The reason for this is that the generator is expected to loop over its data indefinitely until the steps_per_epochs or samples_per_epoch threshold is reached (*).
By the way, you are able to change this in model.fit with the callback ProgbarLogger, look here.

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Kat's Korner: The Real and The Synthetic
Kat: The state of music is pretty sorry and I was already thinking that before the news came that Amy Winehouse had been found dead.
Amy Winehouse is the singer-songwriter whose best known hit will forever be linked to her life. "No, no, no" she insisted to the thought of going to "Rehab," her top ten US hit from her multi-million selling Back To Black which resulted in five Grammy Awards: Best New Artist, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and Best Pop Vocal Album. Topping Back To Black, which was only Amy's second album, would have been difficult if not impossible.
This year saw Amy attempt live performances again long after her drug use became more famous than her pipes. She'd mingled the two herself as a search of YouTube would easily demonstrate. including while touring to promote Back To Black, smoking crack on stage at a concert.
In June, the 27-year-old Amy performed in Belgrade and the YouTube video insists she's intoxicated. If she's drunk or stoned (I don't know that she's either), it's a testament to her talent that she still had presence. She was able to sing. She was talking to a backup singer throughout when she wasn't singing. She was booed loudly in the clip. And then she started to sing and all was forgiven (whatever happened prior to when the video started). She made it through "Back to Black" in fine form. She stops singing near the end of the song but by then the audience is singing loudly. Did she stop because she was drunk? Did she stop because she was offended by the booing and she felt she'd proved herself and wanted to waste nothing else on this crowd? Who knows? At this June 20th concert, she appears under the influence of something but even so, what stands out is what peeks through in the earlier video, a contempt for the audience. It wasn't a prestige tour and the tabloid stories that dogged her for the last years may have ensured that there were no prestige tours in the immediate future. And now we know there will be no new studio masterpiece either.
As we've waited and waited for another release from Amy Winehouse, we've had to suffer through the weak offerings of the likes of Katy Perry.
Perry is an unattractive woman with a bizarre nose who has no vocal range and little breath control. But while established radio pros like Beyonce are currently crashing and burning, failing to land a single in the top twenty, Katy Perry's riding a wave of chart hits and number ones. You have to drop back to 1988 to find someone as supremely untalented and unaware doing a Katie Perry, or rather doing a Tiffany.
Like that faded pop queen from days gone by, Katy Perry is supremely untalented. Debbie Gibson wiped the floor with Tiffany in real time and I can remember being drawn into the battle of the teen queens by a friend who wondered who had talent? I said then Debbie Gibson. I said neither woman would chart again after the 80s ended but because Debbie could (and did) write her own songs, she'd have income for years to come while Tiffany would end up posing nude in Playboy and fail to turn that fleeting attention into a comeback.
Were Dionne Warwick still running the Psychic Friends Network, I might be calling her for a job because it's 2011 and neither Tiffany nor Debbie ever managed to return to the charts. Debbie did make it onto the AC chart with fellow youth burnout Jordan Knight in 2005 and she detracted from her Broadway success by posing nude for Playboy in 2005. One wonders if Katy's currently prepping for her own photo spread?
An unattractive woman, heavily made up, lit to perfection and shot from the most flattering angles does not inspire confidence in me nor speak to confidence in herself. And I ignored her desperation bid at attention with "I Kissed A Girl" (which followed up her previous "Please, God, let me be famous" attempt with "UR So Gay"). Stealing heavily from a song that's become a baseball anthem and with a video full of manipulative shots of panty-clad female torsos and the always unattractive Katy boasting of "the taste of her cherry Chapstick," there was nothing sexual or sexy about the song and wiser minds were left to wonder if "the girl" was supposed to be 12 since she was wearing Chapstick and not liptsick? I stayed out of her pursuit of fame which may have culminated with Sesame Street's decision that, famous or not, she was too trashy to appear on the show.
So her hog calling warbles, so frequently out of tune, sailed right over me. Then along came "Last Friday Night" (TGIF) which will be remembered as one of summer 2011's big hits. Some wrongly call Katy a songwriter. Debbie Gibson was a songwriter. You don't have to be John Lennon or Carly Simon to be a songwriter. It helps to have their kind of gifts but you can be a Debbie Gibson writing obvious and often trite lyrics and be a songwriter. If you write the songs, you're a songwriter.
A songwriter is not a singer who teams up with three or four or five songwriters to help 'write' a song. The actual term for that is "vanity credit" -- or maybe "theft."
Songwriters Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Bonnie McKee deserve credit for "Last Friday Night." As her video demonstrated, Katy Perry deserves no credit.
I was around for the birth of MTV. Meaning, I've seen bad videos. I've seen ugly men think they can chase hot, young women around in videos and not leave the audience retching. I've seen the output of divas who seemed to think MTV 1982 was in need of Broadway. I've seen power ballads which still frighten me. But in all the years of videos, nothing ever prepared me for "Last Friday Night." It is truly the worst video in the world.
August 1st, MTV celebrates its 30th anniversary. When it started, some artists resisted with comments about how they wanted to communicate through the song, not a video, how they wanted people to get the message of the song. The message of "Last Friday Night" is trite and trivial so it would take a real effort to f**k it up but Katy Perry has managed to do just that and, in the process, demonstrate that she had no real participation in the writing of the song.
For those who haven't heard the song, Katy wakes up hung over and unsure of what she's done the previous Friday night. She quickly learns that the events are online and she sings of "warrants out for my arrest," of how "I smell like a minibar," "we maxed out our credit cards" and "don't know what to tell my boss." It's the perfect summer song for any young adult, capturing a weekend they may have had or may have wished they had.
Somehow, to Katy, the song demanded a video of herself in high school (looking uglier than usual -- and to be fair, she looks far better when she's supposed to be geeky than when she gets her makeover that puts her in a Yipes! Stripes! Beechnut gum outfit). Apparently her parents are out of town and teenage Katy wants to have fun but instead of opening up the song, the video only makes it all seem so much smaller. And as she meaninglessly mouths the words, you're left to marvel over how the verses have nothing to do with the video.
It's embarrassing and really hurts the actual song.
Amy Winehouse was an epic talent whereas Katy Perry is an epic fail. And when deaths like Amy's come along, you're left to wonder: Why? Elvis and others well over 35, you can say, "Hey, they had a life." But when they're younger, it's different. "Why?" is the question asked when it's Jimi Hendrix, Kurt Cobain, Cass Elliott, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Minnie Riperton, Bradley Nowell, Shannon Hoon.
"Why?" is also the question asked when talents like those are taken early but when the Katy Perrys and Wayne Newtons, like illegal wars, seem to linger on?
But rest assured, Katy's day of reckoning is coming. Tiffany was sent packing. What did it for Tiffany was the realization of her young audience that Tiffany had nothing to communicate as well as the idiotic move of giving that nasal voiced pop tart the speaking role of Judy Jetsons in a Jestons movie. People do not take it lightly when you mess with a beloved cast. Did I mention Katy's got a film coming out? She's playing the voice of Smurfette in The Smurfs. History vomited up again when it pushed Katy Perry off on us, maybe it can vanish her as quickly as it did Tiffany?
Amy Winehouse leaves behind a small but glorious output. Hopefully, her live recordings -- for AOL's The DL and others -- can be collected and released. Drugs aren't the story of her art. The story of her art is the searching for the meaning and the notes while performing "Valerie" and other songs. Katy Perry is pure product and that's all she'll ever be. Amy Winehouse pursued art and, in her finest moments, set music standards. She leaves a legacy. Katy Perry will just leave a stain.
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What time is Billy Connolly Made In Scotland part two on BBC Two tonight?
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Billy Connolly: Made in Scotland sees him visit Loch Ard, Kinlochard (Picture: Jaimie Gramston/BBC/7Wonder/Jaimie Gramston)
Billy Connolly's Made In Scotland is back with its second and final part tonight.
The two-part series kicked off last week, following the actor, comedian and musician, as he returns to Scotland, where he was born.
In it, he talks fans through how his upbringing helped influence and motivate him, as well as how he changed careers from being a welder in Glasgow to becoming The Big Yin – a Scottish nickname given to Connolly.
As well as interviews with Billy, friends and colleagues including Micky Flanagan, Eddie Izzard, Ross Noble, Sharleen Spiteri, AL Kennedy, Tracey Ullman, Val McDermid and Eddi Reader discuss the comedian on the show.
Billy has reportedly decided to step down from stand-up (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images)
Billy reveals in tonight's episode that he feels his 'life is slipping away' as his Parkinson's disease progresses.
The Scottish funny man has admitted that 'there is no denying it, I am 75, I have got Parkinson's and I am at the wrong end of the telescope of life'.
'I am at the point where the yesteryears mean more than the yesterdays,' he said.
Speaking poignantly in tonight's installment, he reflects on his life, telling the camera: 'I can feel it and I should. I'm 75, I'm near the end.
'I'm a damn sight nearer the end than I am the beginning. But it doesn't frighten me, it's an adventure and it is quite interesting to see myself slipping away.'
Billy Connolly gets candid in the second episode of Made in Scotland (Picture: BBC/7Wonder/Jaimie Gramston)
The second episode also sees him share with viewers how he wore woolly swimming trunks as a child. Yes, really.
Billy revealed his plans to retire from live performances nearly 60 years after he made his stand-up debut.
The 76-year-old revealed that his touring days were behind him, with The Guardian declaring it his 'retirement' from live performance.
Billy Connolly (Picture: BBC/7Wonder/Jaimie Gramston)
Billy has been battling the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, which he says are now 'manageable,' since mid-2013 but rejections the suggestion that it has 'dulled his brain'.
In August, Billy's old friend Michael Parkinson offered an insight into the comedian's condition, saying he 'felt sad' for Billy because he wasn't sure if he could remember old friends any more.
Dismissing the observation, Billy told Radio Times: 'He thought I'd lost track, mentally, but I never remember what year anything was.
Billy slammed the 'shitty' comments of friend Michael Parkinson recently (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
'I haven't a clue. I've always been about going forward, not the past. Plus, we were doing [an event where] I was Inspiration of the Year, and I blew everybody away. He should have remembered that…'
He added: 'I wasn't disappointed, it just made my life a bit difficult. People feeling sorry for me, I don't like that.'
A representative for Billy Connolly has been contacted by Metro.co.uk for further clarification.
In an interview with The Times this weekend, Billy also blasted the talk show host's comments as a 'shitty thing to do' and revealed they have spoken since.
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He said: 'The thing that got me about it was, what if it was true? It's still a shitty thing to do. What do you think of Billy Connolly? "Oh, he's fucked."'
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The Alchemy of Generosity
I would like to share with you a true story that was told to me by someone directly involved in this incident.
Yogi Ram Surat Kumar
It is interesting to note that the Ashram of Yogi Ram Surat Kumar, (an Indian saint and mystic) is one of the largest of its kind in the small city of Tiruvannamalai, which is situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in the South of India.
Yet he lived as a supremely humble being, appearing as little more than a simple beggar for the greater part of his life (1918 - 2001).
Yogi Ram roamed around India for many years aimlessly as a wandering sadhu. During these years he had the great good fortune to visit Tiruvannamalai while Sri Ramana Maharshi was still alive. On his very first visit, he had the definitive experience of recognizing his true nature in the presence of the great Sage.
Thinking that he had achieved his goal, he left the Maharshi to resume his wanderings.
Many years of hardship followed until one day he realized that he
needed to return to the Maharshi's blessed presence in order to
achieve complete stability in his realization.
He made the long and arduous journey back to Arunachala. But sadly, it was too late. It was a horrible shock for him to discover that the Maharshi had already left his body. However, he stayed on in Tiruvannamalai, living mainly at the big temple of Arunachala in the town and often visiting the Maharshi's samadhi at Ramana Ashram.
During the nineteen sixties Sri Ganesan, one of the great grand nephews of Ramana Maharshi was overseeing the running of the Ashram. At that time he was a bright, young sprig who had just completed his studies at one of India's top schools. After some subsequent travels, he had come to Tiruvannamalai where he was requested to preside over the ashram and administer to the needs of a few of the older devotees who had remained after the Maharshi passed away.
In those days, Ramana Ashram was extremely poor. Often there was barely enough food to feed the inmates, let alone anyone dropping by for a meal.
Although Ganesan had grown up bathed in the brilliant light of the Maharshi's compassion and wisdom, as a young boy he could not appreciate just how extraordinary the Maharshi really was. Despite his childhood years being blessed to be in the Maharshi's near presence, to him at that time, he was just a sweet old man, his tata, (grandfather).
Many years later and after the Maharshi had passed away, Ganesan had returned to Tiruvannamalai in a very different state of mind.
He was now all grown up. Lifes 'slings and arrows of misfortune' had given him to contemplate his existence and place in the world and he was ready to hear the precious teachings of the Maharshi. He was also keenly aware of how important were those who were still living and who had enjoyed a close association with the great Sage.
During this time, therefore, Sri Ganesan was developing a great affection and respect for Bhagawan's old devotees, and they, in turn, took him under their wing, uncovering for him, in the most skilful ways, the simple and yet profound truths that they had themselves imbibed at the feet of the Master. Deeply moved by their tenderness towards him, and the wisdom that they revealed, he vowed to always try to do whatever they advised him, at least to the best of his ability.
One day as Ganesan was going about the business of the ashram and passing from the Samadhi Hall to the office, he was called aside by one of these old devotees. To his surprise and then dismay, the man gave him a most peculiar and uncomfortable command. After pointing out a scruffy sadhu who was leaning untidily against a wall nearby, he told him to go over and make a prostration to him. Not stopping there, however, he also added that Ganesan should then go to the dining hall and try to find something for him to eat.
Being president of Ramana Ashram at that time, Sri Ganesan was not given to prostrating himself to anyone, let alone some beggar who had wandered in off the street, very likely, he thought, to try to bum a free meal. Not only was he the president, but also a proud Brahmin, well educated and very much alive to all the etiquette, that one in his elevated station, would expect to receive from others. That aside, lunch was well and truly over, and it had been a meagre meal. That he should have to scrounge a few morsels of whatever little was left behind did not give him cause to hope for a positive outcome.
However, such was his determination to stick by his former lofty
resolve, that he swallowed his initial feelings and went and
prostrated himself before the lounging form of the unkempt sadhu. The person in question drew noisily from a half-smoked bidi but showed no other sign of recognition, or response.
Somewhat embarrassed and put out, Ganesan dusted himself off and went to the kitchen to see if he could scrape together something in the way of a meal to offer to the sadhu. He
managed to produce a humble serving of rice and sambar with a dab of mango pickle. During the years that followed and on three separate occasions, this same beggar came to Ramana Ashram and Sri Ganesan was requested to do the same each time.
Many years later, when Yogi Ram was at the centre of a large and
thriving ashram of his own, Ganesan became an avid devotee. One day quite out of the blue the Yogi beckoned to him to come near. As Ganesan was often in the Yogis company he thought nothing of it and crept in close expecting to hear some request or remark. Instead, he was to hear the words; 'on three occasions Ganesha, you fed this beggar!'
It should be mentioned, that until that moment Ganesan never
realized their previous connection. Never, for a moment, had he
linked the beggarly sadhu to the gracious Yogi whom he now venerated. Many years had passed since the previous incidents and they were forgotten, well and truly.
Yogi Ram was, for two-thirds of his life ignored, mistreated and
turned away by many, many people, because he looked like an ordinary ragged beggar. He had spent many days without food, and he had suffered untold hardships, and yet he was later to become a benevolent 'Father' to many.
Yogi Ram made it his business, when circumstances permitted, to feed hundreds of sadhus, and ordinary lay people every day. In
fact, anyone who happened to walk through the gates of his ashram was welcomed in, treated kindly and fed with great affection and respect.
Such is the magical alchemy of generosity. As a humble outpouring of the heart, selfless generosity transcends all boundaries and can manifest itself with the most remarkable and unexpected outcomes...
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CANADA - Scientists with the University of Manitoba hope to have a simulation model available this fall that will assist swine producers in comparing the economics of different breeding sow housing systems, writes Bruce Cochrane.
A multidisciplinary team of scientists working out of the National Centre for Livestock and the Environment is comparing the productivity and longevity of groups of breeding sows housed on conventional partially slated concrete floors to those housed on straw.
Dr. Gary Johnson, an associate professor in the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics with the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences is evaluating the economic aspects of the systems.
He says an interactive simulation model now under development will allow producers to compare the economics of various configurations.
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It's being developed in a language called STELLA and it's partially built as we speak now and we're hoping that it will be available to either farmers directly or extension people to help farmers.
The model is such that they can change parameters, they can change housing systems for example, they can change manure handling systems, they can change the sizes of number of sows that they have in their breeding herd and so forth and look at how that affects the overall profitability of the farrow to weanling sort of operation.
That's actually pretty important now because we're seeing a change in how the industry is structuring itself in that we're seeing that, rather than having farrow to finish barns now, we're seeing more separate farrowing and weanling operations and then you have nursery barns and finishing barns associated with that farrow to weanling operation.
Dr. Johnson says scientists are now estimating key parameters and fine tuning some portions of the model.
He hopes, toward the end of September, to have a model ready to go out to extension people and farmers.
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Al-Albaani Warning Against Native Arab Speakers Who Have Doctorates But Not Knowledge, What of Those Who Have Neither Doctorate Nor Arabic, Let Alone Knowledge?
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The Imaam said, "And in this regard, I advise the noble readers not to trust what is written these days in some of the magazines in circulation or widespread books containing Islamic research, especially those which are concerning the science of hadith, except if they are, firstly, written by the pen of someone whose [understanding of the] religion is trusted, and secondly that his knowledge and speciality in it [are trusted too]–for self-importance has conquered many of the writers of the present age, especially those who carry the title of, 'Dr.,' for they write about things which are not from their speciality, and about which they have no knowledge.
And indeed I know one of these individuals, he recently brought out a book before the people, most of it being about hadith and the seerah, thinking that in it he had relied upon authentic hadiths and narrations from the books of the Sunnah and Seerah! [Yet] then he [proceeds to] report narrations and hadiths in it which are unique in only being reported by the weak narrators, the abandoned narrators and those who have been accused of lying, like Waqidi and others. In fact, he reported the hadith, 'We judge by what is apparent and leave what is hidden to Allaah,' and he was resolute in attributing it to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم even though it has no basis [in being a narration] from him صلى الله عليه وسلم with this wording–so, readers, beware of people like these.
And Allaah's Aid is sought."
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import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.config.QueryConfig;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.config.ReadableQueryConfig;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.data.FloatVector;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.data.raw.images.MultiImage;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.data.Pair;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.data.ReadableFloatVector;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.data.frames.VideoFrame;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.data.score.ScoreElement;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.data.segments.SegmentContainer;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.features.abstracts.AbstractFeatureModule;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.util.ARPartioner;
import org.vitrivr.cineast.core.util.ImageHistogramEqualizer;

import java.util.List;

public class MedianColorARP44Normalized extends AbstractFeatureModule {

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The UAE today announced holidays for private sector to mark the 46th National Day and Martyrs' Day.
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the private sector will enjoy a three-day break starting from November 30 to December 2.
Work will resume on December 3, 2017.
The UAE government had last week announced National day holidays for the public sector.
For the occasions, His Excellency Nasser bin Thani Juma Al Hamli, Minister of Human Resources and Emiratization, conveyed his wishes to Emiratis and residents, with prayers of adding more progress and prosperity to the Arab and Islamic nations with pride and glory.


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A journalist is trapped in Cambodia during tyrant Pol Pot's bloody 'Year Zero' cleansing campaign, which claimed the lives of two million 'undesirable' civilians.
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Release Date (Wide)Nov 2, 1984 (Feb 1, 1985)
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I'm re-posting an article I did last year on favorite apple picking haunts of mine across Ontario and into Quebec. The apples in the feature picture with the chunk of cheddar are from Thiessen Orchards in Lemington, Ontario. Another great spot for family fun and great eats. Check them out at www.thiessenorchards.com.
Stoney Point - September 29, 2014 - I'm re-posting an article I did last year on favorite apple picking haunts of mine across Ontario and into Quebec.
What a gorgeous Sunday. I'm sure much like us, you were itching to get outside - so we decided to head out and grab some more apples and wine. This time around we went to Wagner Orchards & Estate Winery www.wagnerorchards.com - as friends said it's a great spot if you live in Windsor-Essex area. Apples galore to buy or pick your own, baked goods made on site, wine and meat. Christmas, I know ... I know, but it is around the corner so think of Wagner Orchards for your baked goods, sausage for your stuffing and Iced Apple wine for dessert.
There are many jewels like Wagner's so find the gem in your neck of the woods. Be sure to check the site calendars for events of those listed. Here are a few of my favourite spots in Ontario and Quebec. If you're in London and area visit Great Lakes Farms www.greatlakesfarms.ca in Union for apple picking and fun. Incredible apple pies and goodies you can eat on-site. Martin's Orchard Market in St. Jacobs country at www.martinsapples.com is a year round market with many varieties of apples and goodies. In the Halton Hills/Milton area be sure to visit Chudleigh's www.chudleighs.com as there is plenty for the family to do. Plan on buying lunch there and sitting outside before you pick your apples.
Cornwall area has Cannamore Orchards www.cannamoreorchard.com for apples and pumpkins plus plenty of activities for the kids along with a very spooky wagon ride. And just into Quebec at Notre-Dame-de I'lle Perrot, be sure to visit La Ferme Quinn www.quinnfarm.qc.ca for fun at the farm. Get your apples and other produce at Quinn's so visit their site to review seasonal produce. Home baked goods from their farm and a great spot to get your Christmas tree.
We used to hitch a ride on the wagon out to the field to find our tree and enjoy some hot cider. This is a fall stroll down memory lane for me and I've shared just a few favorites. There are so many great spots so get out there and take a bite.


Church, Dank, and Family: So today, in church, a guy in a dress tried to drown me And, I kid you not, my family just stood there taking pictures!
Love, Ocean, and Smile: "They say, whoever you think of when you stand in front of the ocean is the one you love. For a week I stood there. The sand reminded me of your skin. The sun, your smile. And the stars, your eyes. For a week I stood in front of all these beaches of different names, but I only read yours on every wave. No matter how far I sunk, or miles I overcame, or how restless I became, I stood in front of the ocean and I could not shake away the thought of you. I'm not sure if that means something is incredibly wrong with me, or something is perfectly right with you."


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Тарик Мухаремович (; род. 28 февраля 2003, Любляна, Словения) — боснийский футболист, защитник клуба «Ювентус» и сборной Боснии и Герцеговины до 21 года.

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