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Sone Institute – Where Moth and Rust Consume
Tags: Album Review, Front & Follow, Oddball, Sone Institute, surreal, synth, Warped, Where Moth and Rust Consume
Front & Follow – 26th October 2016
In the last property I rented, I suffered an infestation of moths. It may sound amusing, but it wasn't. the larvae of said moths devoured chunks of carpet under the bed and in various other places in the bedroom and other spots on the first floor. So, moths, it transpires, consume wool-based material and require Rentokil to halt them. Miraculously, I did get my full deposit back, but was reminded that one sold never trust a creature made of dust. Yes, I fear moths. A body that powders on contact with a heavy blow presents a curious intangibility, a lack of substance, a sense of not really existing in the corporeal world.
This presumably isn't the kind of scene the title of Sone Institute's latest offering is attempting to convey, and the connotations of rust are more of slow decay and dilapidation, in keeping with the dark, damp crevices moths are more conventionally associated with inhabiting.
Sone Institute describes Where Moth and Rust Consume, his first new material in six years, as his 'pop album', but don't expect to hear it on R1 any time soon, or ever. 6Music's Gideon Coe has championed previous work, describing it as 'delightfully strange,' which seems a fair summation. Sone Institute inhabits the world of the unheimlich, the uncanny, and this is no more true than of the landscape conjured by these compositions.
Sparse, stuttering beats and even sparser synths provide the backdrop to robotic, monotone vocals on the first track, 'Only I Exist'. 'Your wretched anus / discoloured teeth / Tree-trunk legs / A dog on a leash…' The obtuse, fragmented lyrics follow the trajectory that charts a line from Dada and Surrealism to Burroughs' cut-up technique. The images layer up, juxtaposed and disconnected, and the album gradually unfurls, pushing a clinical 80s Eurodisco sound that's centred around crisp, mechanoid beats. It's the beats that are perhaps the most overtly 'pop' aspect of the album, bringing a consistency of structure and solidity to the compositions rarely found in Sone Institute's work.
'The Devil Works in ASDA' judders and thumps along, building a conspicuously linear groove while exploring the dynamics of dance music, and if 'What's Bred in the Bone' pulls back the intensity and volume a couple of notches, the spacious bump and bleep, built around a framework of drum machine evokes the spirit of retro-futurism. Analogue synths modulate rhythmic pulses, but stark angularity and minimal production values give the atmosphere a cold, detached edge.
'Winter is Dead' marks something of a departure, venturing into more ambient and also rather weirder territory with its woozy vocals and warping sonic backdrop. And there are times when it all goes Kraftwerk / Tangerine Dream, and if truth be told, that's pretty cool. There's creeping tension in the undulating drones and whispered vocal slivers of 'Oblique Messages', and the dark heart of Where Moth and Rust Consume beats on through to the final fragments of the crackle-scratched sketch of a closer that is 'God Bless You'.
We need more of this: and with this release, we get more, lots more. Front & Follow don't only deliver leftfield albums of quality, but are now, it seems, on a mission to go above and beyond in providing value for money with a bonus album: this release also marks the first volume of a new series on Front & Follow – Ex Post Facto – which, the label explains, 'seeks to celebrate experimental electronic music in all its forms, showcasing new work and old, exploring the relationship between the current and the past, how they influence and shape each other and our experiences of them.' And so, a collection of tracks from the Sone Institute archive, including remixes and previously unreleased music offers eighteen tracks lifted from the far reaches of Sone Institute's career. Not only is it extremely interesting in its own right, but it resents a wide-ranging representation of the sample-riven, string-soaked and analogue-based wibble-tastic work of Sone Institute through the years. It's not all comfortable, easy -listening, exploring equally areas of introspective elegy, discord, and smooth, rippling mellowness: the chanking '4 (Version 3)' is a discordant guitar blitz over a creepy Theremin / organ shiver, while the stammering robotix vocal loop on 'Dark Forest – Silver Sea' hardy says 'easy to get on with': and the context is all.
Still reeling from Where Moth and Rust Consume, Past and Spared is the very definition of headfuck not because it's especially intense, but simply because it is. And that's cool. Just be prepared.
Praise for Sone Institute | Front & Follow says:
[…] 'Sone Institute describes Where Moth and Rust Consume, his first new material in six years, as his 'pop album', but don't expect to hear it on R1 any time soon, or ever. 6Music's Gideon Coe has championed previous work, describing it as 'delightfully strange,' which seems a fair summation.' – Aural Aggravation […]
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A: In my opinion the difference lies in actively and passively participating.
In a meeting means you are actively participating in the meeting.

"I'm busy right now. I'm in a meeting."

At a meeting means you are present at a meeting but not necessarily participating.

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Gran Fondo Cambrils Park: the bicycle touring event that has it all
Next 6th and 7th of April, Cambrils Park Sport Village will host the 6th edition of the Gran Fondo Cambrils Park.
Is the bicycle touring event that has it all: pedalling, two routes with breath-taking landscapes, accommodation at a first-class Resort and activities for cyclists' companions. Will you miss it?
This is how Gran Fondo Cambrils Park started.
Gran Fondo Cambrils Park was a vision that became a reality in the blink of an eye. One of his founders and CEO of Cycling Costa Daurada, Jaume Rué, explains it to us:
"In October 2013 there was an event to present Cambrils Park Resort and its surrounding's sporting potential to different actors from the tourist sector and the cycling world. Among them, there was Roberto Iglesias, Quebrantahuesos' alma mater, which is the biggest and toughest bicycle touring event in Spain. He suggested that the area and the Resort were the perfect combination to organize a bicycle touring event. Thus, together, Cambrils Park Resort, Cycling Costa Daurada and Patronat de Turisme, took up the challenge and got to work to make it a reality.
And that is how on April 2014 Gran Fondo Cambrils Park was born with the participation of 900 people which has steadily grown to the record number of 2.500 cyclists.
Two routes. An Unforgettable experience. Cycling for everyone.
The 6th of April event offers two routes. One is longer than the other to offer different physical demand levels. This way all cyclist can give their best and enjoy the Gran Fondo Cambrils Park.
Montsant's Tour
It is the longest Gran Fondo route, specially addressed to cyclists who have trained more. It goes around Montsant's Natural Park, is 183 km long, has 3.000 meters high difference, goes thru 6 mountain passes and 21 villages. The sacrifice of this challenge is more than compensated by the beauty of the landscape.
Escaladei's Tour
This route is named after the municipality of Escaladei, God's stairs in Latin. It can't be anyplace with such a name! It is the origin of Priorat's wine history and the region's name.
This route is shorter, but its level of difficulty isn't lower nor less beautiful as the Montsant route. It is 123 kilometers long, has 2.000 meters high difference, goes thru 4 mountain passes and crosses 20 towns.
Time trial to please the most competitive ones.
Gran Fondo Cambrils Park is not a competitive race, on the contrary, it is a bicycle touring event. The ones who complete the route faster are not rewarded, however, there are other types of rewards like, for example to the veteran cyclist, the one that comes from further, the biggest club, etc.
Nevertheless, those still with energy, on Sunday 7th will be able to satisfy their competitive spirit with the time trial. A race to compete with yourself and others as in this edition and for the first time, the time trial will be in groups instead of individually. There will be categories (male, female and by age group) and awards for the winners in each category.
Jersey elected by popular vote
The Gran Fondo Cambrils Park official jersey design, that will be given to all participants, has been elected by popular vote between two designs. This has been the selected design.
Why should you participate in the Gran Fondo Cambrils Park?
Jaume Rué is clear about it: "Because Gran Fondo Cambrils Park is a distinct event. It doesn't exist anything similar in Spain. To start, it is a two-day event. The bicycle touring event starts and finishes at the same Resort you are staying at, which makes the logistics easier. It is a first-class Resort almost in front of the sea. And, in addition, it is addressed to all family members: participants and their companions."
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GETTING ON Renewed For One Last Season On HBO
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HBO's "Getting On" is that show many of you haven't heard about, but you should definitely watch. Not to try and save it as three season is a good amount of time for a show like this, but just to see a brilliant dark comedy with a cast that has perfect chemistry. It's has some very still moments that suddenly erupt and will get you laughing at the most non-PC things. I'm sad to know it is only around for another season, but what's better is that HBO is letting it end its time on it's own terms unlike many states with the elderly or infirm.
HBO is giving the Alex Borstein comedy, "Getting On" one more season of six episodes, the Hollywood Reporter reported today. This will put it into it's third and final season.
The series was based on Joe Brand's British comedy, "Getting On," which follows the staff in the women's geriatric long-term care ward of a dysfunctional Long Beach, California hospital as they battle the medical bureaucracy. Juggling topics like the corporatization of hospice care and female fecal incontinence, the workplace comedy's primary focus is the complicated relationships of the nurses and doctors who care for their aging patients and each other in their own imperfect, very human and darkly comedic way. It would fall more into the dark comedy category as it touched on topics that were rather serious but then with a very wry twisted humor.
The HBO series like the original one was critically acclaimed and is running for the same number of seasons. As we know, British tv isn't afraid of ending a series before it wears out its welcome, unlike most American shows which need to hit the 100 episode mark for syndication money. Brand won a BAFTA for both actress in a comedy and a writing nomination.
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Augusta's Daughter: Life in Nineteenth Century Sweden
Author: Martin, Judit
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Excerpt: "Presently the evenness of his breathing told her he was asleep. For a long time she lay on her back just as he had left her, mulling over her situation. In those brief minutes everything had supposedly righted itself. She had officially left her girlhood behind forever and become a woman. The days of wearing her hair down her back in a long braid were gone, although she was not yet entitled to wear a married woman's kerchief. Nor did she any longer belong to the group of young housemaids who had been her friends, nor to a group of married women whom she hardly knew. All at once she felt very alone, not knowing what was expected of her. The only thing she knew for sure was that her life had taken a false turn, and she didn't know how to set it right again." ========================= Nineteenth century Swedish peasant life was not always the dance around the Midsummer pole portrayed by the artists of the time. Those same peasants lived daily lives in the shadow of the all-powerful village church, controlled by the countless rules, customs, and traditions that governed every aspect of their existence, leaving no room for individual deviations. When it became known that Augusta Torsdotter's daughter Elsa-Carolina was illegitimate, the course of both of their lives irrevokably changed. As an adult, Elsa-Carolina immigrated to America, turning her back on the past. It wasn't until three-quarters of a century later, at the age of 94, that she returned to Sweden, to come to terms with her girlhood. "The harshness of Swedish peasant life and landscape is beautifully chronicled in Judit Martin's novel. Her knowledge of the culture, customs, work, superstitions, and attitudes of the day opens up that world for those of us seeking to know our Swedish ancestors." —Joan Morrison Granddaughter of Swedish immigrants Charleston, Maine ===================== "Wonderful and evocative! A captivating and enlightening read!" —Mr. Jan Smedh Bookseller The English Bookshop Upsala & Stockholm, Sweden This book is intended for mature audiences.


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A family of three kids from London traveled to Trewissick for a holiday, a fishing village in Cornwall. They found the place not only rich with myths and legends, but with mystery as well. Fueled more by belief rather than adventure, the Drew kids set out to find a Celtic relic, proof of King Arthur's existence.
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Q: Finding probability using normal approximation The probability distribution of point S at a time is P(S=8)=0.01, P(S=9)=0.29, P(S=10)=0.70.
How to find the probability that total points in ten independent times is less than 96 points using normal approximation?
I tried by multiplying the expected value of S by 10 and variance by 100 since it is 10 times. Then let Y, the total score to be normally distributed with mean of 96.9 and variance of 23.39. But I still can't get the answer state in  the book. Maybe my method is wrong.

A: So you've got 10 realizations of $S$, name them
\begin{equation}
 S_1 \ldots S_{10}
\end{equation}
Let's consider
$X = \frac{S_1 + \ldots + S_{10}}{10}$
We are interested in the probability of
\begin{equation}
 Pr(X \leq \frac{96}{10}) = Pr(X \leq 9.6)
\end{equation}
Sine $S_i$'s are i.i.d, then by the Central Limit Theorem, we have that
\begin{equation}
 \sqrt{10} (X - \mu) \rightarrow \mathcal{N}(0,\sigma^2)
\end{equation}
where $\mu = E(S_i)$ and $\sigma^2 = var(S_i)$.
\begin{align}
 \mu &= 8(Pr(S = 8)) + 9(Pr(S=9)) + 10(Pr(S = 10))\\
 &=
 8(0.01) + 9(0.29) + 10(0.7)\\
 &=
 9.69
\end{align}
and
\begin{align}
 \sigma^2 &= E(S_i^2) - \mu^2\\
 &=
  8^2(Pr(S = 8)) + 9^2(Pr(S=9)) + 10^2(Pr(S = 10))- 9.69^2\\
  &=
  8^2(0.01) + 9^2(0.29) + 10^2(0.7) - 9.69^2 \\
  &=0.2339
\end{align}
So now all you have to do is standardize $X$
\begin{equation}
 Pr(X \leq 9.6)
 =
 Pr(\frac{X - \mu}{\sigma} \leq \frac{9.6 - 9.69}{0.2339}
 )
\end{equation}
Note that $Z = \frac{X - \mu}{\sigma} \sim \mathcal{N}(0,1)$ is standard normal so
 \begin{equation}
 Pr(X \leq 9.6)
 =
 Pr(Z\leq \frac{9.6 - 9.69}{0.2339}
 = Pr(Z \leq - 0.38)
\end{equation}
Now, you can use the z-table to find your probability.


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A Caddo Parish Commission committee has rejected a recommendation from a citizen group, setting up a possible vote on removing the controversial monument.
A decision could come by Oct. 5 on whether to remove the Confederate monument from the Caddo Parish Courthouse grounds.
That's the earliest date that the Caddo Parish Commission calendar would permit a vote following the recommendation this week by a commission committee to remove the monument.
The commission's Long Range Planning and Special Projects committee delivered the recommendation Tuesday on a 4-3 vote.
Commissioners Steven Jackson, Lynn Cawthorne, Lyndon Johnson and Louis Johnson voted to move the monument. Voting against: Mario Chavez, Doug Dominick and Jim Smith.
The committee's vote ignored the work of a citizen advisory committee, appointed by the commission, that the statue be left in place — supplemented by additional monuments.
Dominick encouraged members of the public to continue to express their views.
"There will be time for public comments, and anyone wishing to be heard needs to be present on the day of the vote," he said.
"This was just a recommendation by the long range committee. It will be sent to the commission for a final consideration," Dominick said. "The Parish Commission can accept, reject, or make some type of amendment to the proposal."
The monument's fate still hangs in limbo, with multiple steps including a public hearing still slated before a final vote, Caddo Parish spokeswoman Krystle Grindley said.
First, the long range planning committee's recommendation must be introduced at a commission work session on Sept. 18, followed by formal reading at the regular commission meeting Sept. 21. A public hearing and final vote would come Oct. 5 at the earliest.
The issue of the monument, with busts of four Confederate generals, has sparked heated citizen comment and official debate for months. Those requesting its removal have said it sends a racist and oppressive message about the parish to the outside world, while those wishing to preserve the statue cite its historical significance and the current relevancy of memorializing soldiers' sacrifices during the Civil War.
The commission formed the citizen advisory committee, consisting of local historians and concerned members of the public, to study the issue, gather public feedback and make a recommendation to the committee.
Commissioner Lyndon Johnson moved in July to dismiss the committee and proceed with removing the monument. The motion failed, 7-4, after several commissioners protested dismissing the committee before hearing its recommendation.
The citizen group voted, 5-3, in August to recommend leaving the statute where it was — but to erect two additional monuments at public expense, commemorating the Reconstruction Era and Civil Rights movement, along with a historical plaque to provide context for the monument's presence.
In its recommendation, the citizen advisory group noted that the monument was dedicated in 1906 "in memory of the brave soldiers who participated in the Civil War." But the recommendation also noted that more than half of Shreveport's population, and at least 40 percent of Caddo Parish's population, were likely descendants of former African slaves.
R.J. Johnson, chairman of the advisory committee, said the parish committee's vote was not entirely unexpected.
"We all knew this could be the case. The commission has always been in its right to disregard the recommendation," he said. "We provided all the information that the citizens gave us, and the committee made its decision."
Commissioner Jackson said he was aware of the "range of emotions" surrounding the statue. He said said he voted in committee to move it "to a more suitable location and not for the destruction of it."
"None of us can turn the clock of history back to 1903, when the Caddo Parish Police Jury allowed the monument to be erected," Jackson said in an emailed statement. "As a history wonk, I am more than happy to visit the monument in a place other than in front of an institution of equal justice."
Those interested in voicing their views can attend the commission's meeting on Sept. 21 or contact their commissioners.
Sept. 21 If introduced three days before, recommendation will be formally read.
Oct. 5 Public hearing on recommendation. Commission vote on recommendation to remove could occur.


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UK and US keep secret the information that could save lives in Syria
After the Putin-Erdogan deal over northeastern Syria, there are growing fears of an undisclosed side-deal between the Turkish and Russian leaders trading part of Idlib to the Assad regime in exchange for Russian cooperation with Turkey along the northern border.
Reinforcing these fears, at the same time as Putin and Erdogan met in Sochi, Assad appeared for cameras with regime forces in southern Idlib, supervising artillery fire against the opposition held area. Russian air attacks have also escalated in recent days.
If the worst comes to pass and we see a full renewal of Putin and Assad's campaign of eradication against people in Idlib, their aircraft will be watched in silence at every step by American and British military officers.
Back in 2015, Syria Civil Defence called on the US to share radar data to help give early warning to civilians of Assad's air attacks. The US refused.
Since the UK joined the air war in Syria, we have been calling on them to publish tracking information to help identify parties responsible for the targeting of hospitals, aid workers, and markets, and to hold them accountable. The UK refuses.
In response to these calls, the UK Government has tried to obscure its capacity to track Syrian and Russian aircraft. The truth is that the UK has for years been part of the Coalition operation to track these aircraft for deconfliction.
This is a US Air Force photo of the Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. See the original here.
Note the display at (A) showing aircraft flights over Syria. Journalist Michael R Gordon described his visit to Al Udeid Air Base in an article for The New York Times, 23 May 2017:
"The challenge in operating in Syria's crowded airspace is clear from a glance at a large video screen inside the center that tracks aircraft across the region. Russian and Syrian planes are marked with yellow and orange icons; American and allied planes are delineated in green while civilian aircraft are blue."
Note the British presence at (B) — including a picture of the Queen. Air Vice-Marshal Stringer, in oral evidence to the Commons Defence Select Committee on 15 May 2018, talking of the importance of the UK contribution to the Coalition effort, singled out the RAF contribution of "E-3 aircraft to support our awareness of what was going on in the air environment, and to aid deconfliction, as well as the flow of sorties."
A fuller picture of how the system works was given in the most recent issue of Syria Notes:
According to Justin Bronk, Research Fellow, Airpower and Technology at the Royal United Services Institute, NATO AWACS aircraft and other Coalition aircraft "will track and share the locations of Russian and Syrian aircraft from the time that they take off to the time they land."
NATO's AWACS inventory includes Royal Air Force E-3Ds, US Air Force E-3Gs, French Air Force E-3Fs and the NATO pooled E-3A fleet. These are the cornerstone of the Coalition's airspace surveillance and management over Syria, including deconfliction with Russian and Syrian aircraft, Justin Bronk explained to Syria Notes.
Coalition aircraft typically broadcast a radio transponder signal which can be picked up by any radar controller, including by those in Damascus, and by the E-3 AWACS. Also, Coalition aircraft will be on Link 16, an airborne datalink network which allows all aircraft on the link—from fighters, tankers, surveillance aircraft to AWACS themselves—to share sensor data to build collective situational awareness. This means that all Coalition aircraft are typically well aware of allied aircraft and what those can see, with the AWACS fleets providing overall coordination as well as contributing a lot of situational awareness from their on-board wide-area surveillance radar.
For deconfliction and tracking of Russian and Syrian aircraft, which typically do not broadcast a transponder signal, more traditional tracking and radio communications are used. AWACS and fighter assets where available will track and share the locations of Russian and Syrian aircraft from the time they take off to the time they land. If there is a need to deconflict for flight safety, the AWACS crew will typically contact these aircraft via the internationally recognised 'guard' frequency—243.0 MHz for military operations—to advise or warn them.
To positively identify these non-transponder broadcasting aircraft, many Coalition assets such as AWACS aircraft and the US Air Force's F-15 and F-22 fighters can use techniques such as Non-Cooperative Threat Recognition (NTCR) which involves using onboard radar to focus on and classify unknown aircraft by identifying distinctive features like engine fan blade size and engine spacing.
So when Putin and Assad return to bombing schools, hospitals, bakeries and markets, know that the UK and US militaries watch every move, but do nothing to warn the victims, nothing to publish evidence of who is responsible, and nothing to stop the slaughter continuing.
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Stop forced deportations from Turkey to Syria
Cross-posted from The Syria Campaign.
Arabic version.
Turkish version.
Dear Commissioner Hahn, High Representative Mogherini and High Commissioner Filippo Grandi,
We, the undersigned Syrian and international human rights organizations, are writing to ask you to urge the Turkish authorities not to deport Syrian refugees from Istanbul and other cities to Syria, where they face a real risk of detention, torture, and death.
On 20 August the Istanbul governor's office announced that Syrian refugees in Istanbul who are registered under the country's temporary protection policy in other provinces must return there by 30 October. Turkey's Interior Ministry has also said that unregistered Syrians found in Istanbul will be sent to other as yet unspecified provinces in Turkey. Since late 2017, Istanbul and nine other provinces have stopped registering newly arriving Syrian asylum seekers, forcing many to live in Turkey without a temporary protection permit.
In addition, in recent months, xenophobic sentiment towards Syrian refugees in Turkey has escalated , fueled in part by hostile rhetoric from politicians across the political spectrum who have promised voters to send refugees home.
Since mid-July, activists and human rights organizations have documented many cases in which the authorities have arrested and detained registered Syrian refugees outside their registered province. The arrests have included those traveling from other parts of Turkey to their registered provinces, as well as unregistered Syrians. The authorities have coerced Syrians into signing "voluntary return" documents before deporting them to Syria.
In July and August, 6,160 and 8,901 Syrians — both registered and unregistered — were deported to Syria from Turkey through the Bab al-Hawa border crossing, according to the Syrian immigration authorities' website. This is a significant increase compared to previous months and coincides with the July policy change. These figures may also include Syrians intercepted and deported shortly after they crossed into Turkey, a practice that has been going on for a number of years.
Reports from media and activists in touch with our organizations confirm that the Turkish police have beaten detainees, denied them medical care and, in some cases, sent them to Idlib and northern Aleppo, where more than 1,180 civilians have been killed since February 2019, according to the local monitoring organization, the Response Coordination Group.
By deporting refugees and asylum seekers to a war zone or to areas where there is a real risk of persecution, Turkish authorities are in violation of their obligations under international law, and specifically the prohibition on refoulement. The Syrians being sent back not only face being caught up in the offensive in Idlib governorate but are at risk of arrest and torture at the hands of the Syrian government or armed groups.
Syrians we have spoken to describe how afraid they are now in Turkey. They stay at home to avoid arrest, including once they have returned to the cities where they were registered.
In August, the EU announced a further € 127 million to boost its Emergency Social Safety Net program for refugees in Turkey. In total, the EU has pledged € 6 billion in refugee funding to Turkey, while the UNHCR continues to support Syrian refugees in the country.
However, neither the European Commission, EU member states, nor UNHCR have spoken publicly about these deportations, despite the clear risk that large numbers of Syrians in Turkey's cities now face. They should press the Turkish authorities to stop all forced return of Syrians, including an end to coercing Syrians into signing voluntary repatriation forms, and to give those already deported to Syria the option to return to Turkey.
Member states, the European Commission and UNHCR should also commit to increasing their presence in Turkey's removal centers to ensure that Syrians are not coerced into signing voluntary repatriation forms.
If needed, they should support Turkish authorities to register unregistered Syrians and ensure ongoing financial support to Turkey to better protect Syrian refugees.
We also urge EU member states to resettle significant numbers of Syrian refugees from Turkey.
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The Syrian Apple: Art by Amany Al-Ali in Lancaster, October 18-29
Rethink Rebuild Society and the Children's War Museum are presenting an exhibition of art work from Idlib at The Storey gallery in Lancaster from October 18th to October 29th.
The Syrian Apple features art by Amany Al-Ali from Idlib, Syria. Her work reflects the feelings and experiences many Syrians of the journey and the fate of what was once their green revolution.
'I made sure that I depicted the green apple as complete, healthy and beautiful in all the drawings in order to emphasise that the Syrian Revolution is still strong, alive and beautiful,' explained Amany. 'For me, the Syrian Revolution is an idea, and ideas do not die. Ideas cannot be killed or extinguished. An idea may test the patience of those who carry it; it might transform them or make them into heroes as they die for it.'
The exhibition also includes photography by Young Lens, Humans of Syria, and photojournalist Antonio Olmos. Young Lens are a group of young activists who have been recording their experience of the Syrian revolution since 2011. Humans of Syria are creating profiles of some of the thousands of children who have been displaced within Syria. Antonio Olmos documented the Syrian refugee journey across Europe in 2015.
The launch event is at 6.30 pm on Friday October 18th at the lecture theatre, and will include a film of interviews with some of the Syrian refugees who have come to the UK.
Pictured: Illustration by Amany Al-Ali from the latest issue of Syria Notes.
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Looking to propose, honeymoon or just get away? Head to where love is in the air.
Whether you're a couple that finds romance in relaxation or in adventure, there's always going to be that place that sparks the flame and sets the mood. For many, that means sand, sun and sparkling blue water. For others, a vibrant cityscape full of culture and history. Some may find it most idyllic in the remote sanctuaries of undeveloped nature, immersed in the wilderness and well beyond the reach of a cell signal. Discover your personal paradise from our hit list of spots that will have you lovestruck at first sight – whether you're looking to propose, honeymoon or simply get away.
Italy's Amalfi Coast has been a draw for honeymooners and the romantically inclined for years, and it's no secret why. The colorful cliffside towns, like the ever-popular Positano, boast cerulean Mediterranean waters and relaxing sunny shores, not to mention Italian food, wine — and, oh yeah, limoncello.
Oenophiles come here for the rolling hills of vineyards and endlessly flowing Cabernet — and stay for the world-class restaurants, refined-meets-rustic accommodations and the exceptionally luxurious spas.
Bali is the perfect blend of relaxing beachside escape and exotic tropics. Here, the resorts have a unique way of blurring the line between architecture and landscape, which means your villa pool might feel as though it extends into the aquamarine ocean, and your balcony terrace as if it blends into the lush green mountainside.
Zen and tranquil, Kyoto is a breathtaking escape with its recognizable architecture and ancient temples that peek out above the tree tops. Take a ride down the Okazaki Canal during springtime for swoon-worthy look at the abundant flowering cherry blossoms that line the water's edge.
If it's a far-off tropical feel you're after, without actually being that far off, Tulum checks all the boxes. This go-to destination is a solid option for luxury resorts and idyllic beaches — it's more accessible than other similar warm-weather spots, yet more high-end and curated than some of its Mexican neighbors.
Take a drive up the winding highway that extends along the coast through Northern California. The rocky cliffs and cool blue Pacific waters are picturesque, to put it mildly. There are plenty of opportunities to pull over and take in the view, plus you'll encounter a few hot springs along the way, should you feel so inclined to stop and take a dip.
Just a short drive or train ride away from New York City, the Hudson Valley offers an easy weekend escape from the bustling urban jungle. Enjoy the scenic views as you wind along the parkway alongside the Hudson River. The changing leaves make autumn an especially inviting season, but winter is a close second with its majestic horizon of snow-blanketed mountaintops.
The southern coast of France conjures up an old-school sense of luxury and glamour with its luxury shorefront resorts and beaches punctuated by pastel-hued parasols. Put on your most Grace Kelly-esque dress and some cat-eye sunnies and stroll the seaside streets with your beau, who in this setting is bound to have Cary Grant's charm.
St. Lucia's unique natural and cultural attractions set it apart from its Caribbean counterparts. In place of all-inclusive commercial hotels, you have luxury resorts which offer open-air suites and first-class amenities. Beyond the standard lounging on picturesque beaches, you can hike the Pitons or relax at the Sulphur Springs. And on weekends, street festivals are the perfect way to take in a bit of authentic St. Lucian culture and cuisine.
Situated in the rolling hills of northwest India, Udaipur is easily one of India's most stunning cities. Here, marble palaces overlook the city's five lakes, while elaborate courtyards and impeccably manicured gardens only add to the magic and splendor.
The most unsullied of all the Hawaiian islands, Kauai is ideal for those seeking paradise with a wild side. (Fun fact: the island served as the backdrop for "Jurassic Park".) It's been dubbed "the Garden Isle" for the lush rainforests that cover most of its terrain. Take a hike along the rugged coastlines, or, for a truly spectacular aerial view, take a helicopter ride over the island.
The longtime playground for Hollywood's hottest stars, Palm Springs is the perfect oasis for those looking to find some rest, relaxation and romance. The retro, mid-century aesthetic that dominates much of the architecture and design will transport you back to the 1950s golden era of glamorous desert parties and cocktails sipped poolside beneath the shade of towering palms. Just be sure to steer clear during Coachella, at which time hipsters and the hippie-chic will surely invade your hideaway.
If the fact that "The Notebook" was filmed here is any indication, Charleston is the perfect setting for your own personal love story. This South Carolina city boasts Southern charm with a colorful coastal twist. Stroll through the culture-rich historic district by day, then take a bike ride down The Battery at sunset and soak up the harbor's golden glow before grabbing dinner at one of the seafood spots in Charleston's vibrant local dining scene.
Head out to the East End, where the flash and tourism of Southampton and the like gives way to a more authentic Long Island beach experience on Montauk's shores. While it may have evolved significantly from its under-the-radar family beach days, the new era of Montauk is one that balances its rapidly growing reputation as a jet-setter hotspot with an appreciation for its old-school surfer town heritage.
Turquoise water and those famous pink sand beaches provide the perfect backdrop for a romantic escape. The colorful seaside cottages, posh boutiques and inviting island restaurants are all part of the allure of this quaint island in the Bahamas — but really, it's just so delightfully Instagrammable.
Of course, no list of romantic getaways would be complete without mention of the City of Love itself. Paris oozes romance from every cafe-dotted corner and cobblestone street. Whether you're taking in the culture and art at Musée d'Orsay or enjoying a sunset dinner cruise along the Seine, there's no destination more inducing of heart-eyes than this classic.
The Maldives just might be the world's most romantic archipelago. The over-water bungalows provide a very private, secluded escape – not to mention a far more unique experience compared to the typical hotel suite. Honeymooners travel here for a view of the sunset that will never be obscured.
It's obvious what makes Savannah such a romantic destination: the Spanish-moss covered canopies overhanging the sidewalks, the Southern comfort cuisine, the stately antebellum homes, charming B&Bs and the perfectly manicured gardens that enhance the historic town squares.
Boasting some of the most charming streets in all of the U.K., this quaint area of the English countryside will have you aching to cozy up in one of its storybook stone cottages, sip a cup of tea at a sidewalk café or grab a pint at the been-there-forever pub on the corner.
One of the most breathtaking natural spectaculars takes place less than an hour from Reykjavik's center. A short drive south will put you in prime territory for viewing the Northern Lights — just make sure you're visiting during the fall or winter months when the sky gets dark enough for the vibrant light show to be visible. While you're out on the peninsula, be sure to stop by the Blue Lagoon: Iceland's famed geothermal spa.
Discover ultimate luxury in the midst of of Sedona's otherworldly landscape. The Arizona desert may draw its fair share of adventurers, but five-star hotels like the Enchantment Resort provide those looking to relax with ample opportunities to do so. Spend a day getting pampered at the world-class spa, then unwind poolside as the sun dips over the red rock walls.
This ritzy resort town in the Swiss Alps is a lovers' winter wonderland. The skiing puts stateside slopes to shame, while the castle-like hotels maintain an ambience of pure luxury and glamour. Indulge to the fullest; order the richest, most decadent Savoyard fare on the room service menu — and treat yourself to a gluttonous night in by the fireplace.
For some, romance is found at the center of all that is natural and wild — and none achieves this with such majesty as Africa's Serengeti National Park. Stay at the Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti for ultimate luxury in the heart of the wilderness. Here, you are immersed in your surroundings for an experience unlike any other. There's nothing quite so awe-inspiring as seeing a herd of elephants fifty feet away as you float along in the resort's infinity pool.
British Columbia is at its best here, where natural beauty and a vibrant artsy, foodie vibe come together. On the outdoor front, experience every type of terrain – from ocean to forests to mountains. Here, the dining scene leaves little to be desired as well; global influences collide for unique cuisine offerings, like fresh-caught salmon to fish tacos and sushi. Plus, the Cochiwan Valley is known for its wines.
An old-world kind of romance can be found in this coastal town. Reminiscent of a "Game of Thrones"-esque kingdom (in fact, many an episode was filmed there), Dubrovnik is one of Europe's hidden gems. Whether you take a boat out onto the deep blue waters of the Adriatic Sea or spend your time perusing the narrow alleys and ancient streets, it's one of those places that overwhelms you with its enchanting beauty.
This Rocky Mountain town is rife with romantic opportunity — whether that means skiing on the surrounding slopes or cozying up fireside at one of the luxury lodge hotels.
A classic hotspot for honeymooners, the Greek Isles are, in a word, idyllic. Shimmering waters, endless sun and incredible cuisine are just a few of Santorini's alluring aspects. Plus, those white and pastel seaside buildings make for the ultimate photo-ops.
This South Pacific getaway has romance written all over it. An exotic tropical hotspot in French Polynesia, Bora Bora boasts volcanic peaks, blue lagoons and soft sandy shores. It's absolute bliss, and nothing but.
Whether you fly into its small airport or take the ferry across the sound from Cape Cod's Hyannis port, Nantucket is worth the trip. The tiny island's charming cobblestone streets are lined with sophisticated boutiques and New England eateries. As you meander away from the town center, the picturesque scene of rose-covered cottages and cedar-shingled houses gives way to soft, sandy shores and remote, undisturbed dunes. Take a bike ride out to Madeket Beach to catch the sunset, or sit waterfront and sip a glass of rosé at Cru as you watch boats dock at the marina.
For a tropical paradise with all the perks and conveniences of Western life, Phuket is the ultimate destination. The popular vacation spot is home to five-star resorts and world-class restaurants, while still providing some of the best stretches of sand in the islands. Avoid mainstream tourist traps where the luxurious ambience dissipates — and if you're in search of a laid-back beach away from the crowds, Kata Noi is a pristine spot to sunbathe in peace.


Contributor(s): Krivit, Steven B | Lehr, Jay H, 1936- | Kingery, Thomas B.
Steven B. Krivit -- Jay Lehr -- Nuclear fission : glossary and acronyms / K. Anantharaman [and others] -- Nuclear fusion : glossary and acronyms / Lester M. Waganer -- General concepts. Nuclear energy : past, present, and future / Jar Lehr -- Benefits and role of nuclear power / Patrick Moore -- Early history of nuclear energy / Roger Tilbrook -- Early commercial development of nuclear energy / Roger Tilbrook -- Basic concepts of thermonuclear fusion / Laila A. El-Guebaly -- Basic concepts of nuclear fission / Pavel V. Tsvetkov -- Oklo natural fission reactor / L.V. Krishnan -- Electrical generation from nuclear power plants / Pavel V. Tsvetkov, David E. Ames II -- Nuclear energy for water desalination / Saly T. Panicker, P.K. Tewari -- Nuclear energy for hydrogen generation / Alistair I. Miller -- Nuclear fission. Uranium-plutonium nuclear fuel cycle / Shoaib Usman -- Global perspective on thorium fuel / K. Anantharaman, P.R. Vasudeva Roa -- Design principles of nuclear materials / Baldev Raj, M. Vijayakshmi -- Nuclear fuel reprocessing / Carlos H. Castaño -- Safety of nuclear fission reactors : learning from accidents / J.G. Marques -- Spent fuel and waste disposal / Clifford Singer, William R. Roy -- Fission energy usage: status, trends and applications / Pavel V. Tsvetkov -- Fission : broad application reactor technology. Light-water-moderated fission reactor technology / J'Tia P. Taylor, Roger Tilbrook -- CANDU pressurized heavy water nuclear reactors / Rusi P. Taleyarkhan -- Graphite-moderated fission reactor technology / Pavel V. Tsvetkov -- Status of fast reactors / Baldev Raj, P. Chellapandi -- Review of generation-III/III+ fission reactors / J.G. Marques -- Tomorrow's hope for a pebble bed nuclear reactor / Jay Lahr -- Hydrogeology and nuclear energy / Roger Henning -- Fission : Gen IV reactor technology. Introduction to generation-IV fission reactors / Harold McFarlane -- Very high temperature reactor / Hans D. Gougar -- Supercritical water reactor / James R. Wolf -- Potential use of supercritical water-cooling in nuclear reactors/ Igor Pioro -- Generation-IV gas-cooled fast reactor / J'Tia P. Taylor -- Generation-IV sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFR) / Robert N. Hill, Christopher Grandy, Hussein Khalil -- Thermonuclear fusion. Historical origins and development of fusion research / Stephen O. Dean -- Plasma physics and engineering / Francesco Romanelli -- Fusion technology / Lester M. Waganer -- ITER -- an essential and challenging step to fusion energy / Charles C. Baker -- Power plant projects / Laila A. El-Guebaly -- Safety and environmental features / Lee Cadwallader, Laila A. El-Guebaly -- Internal fusion energy technology / Rokaya A. Al-Ayat, Edward I. Moses, Rose A. Hansen -- Hybrid nuclear reactors / Jose M. Martinez-Val [and others] -- Fusion maintenance systems / Lester M. Waganer -- Fusion economics / Lester M. Waganer -- Low-energy nuclear reactions. Development of low-energy nuclear reaction research / Steven B. Krivit -- Low-energy nuclear reactions : a three-stage historical perspective / Leonid I. Urutskoev -- Low-energy nuclear reactions : transmutations / Mahadeva Srinivasan, George Miley, Edmund Storms -- Widom-Larsen theory : possible explanation of LENRs / Joseph M. Zawodny, Stepven B. Krivit -- Possible applications of LENRs / Winthrop Williams, Joseph Zawodny -- Other concepts. Acoustic inertial confinement nuclear fusion / Rusi P. Taleyarkhan, Richard T. Lahey Jr., Robert I. Nigmalulin -- Direct energy conversion concepts / Pavel V. Tsvetkov.
Summary: A significant milestone in the history of nuclear technology, "Nuclear Energy Encyclopedia: Science, Technology, and Applications" is a comprehensive and authoritative reference guide written by a committee of the world's leading energy experts. The encyclopedia is packed with cutting-edge information about where nuclear energy science and technology came from, where they are today, and what the future may hold for this vital technology. Filled with figures, graphs, diagrams, formulas, and photographs, which accompany the short, easily digestible entries, the book is an accessible reference work for anyone with an interest in nuclear energy, and includes coverage of safety and environmental issues that are particularly topical in light of the Fukushima Daiichi incident. The first definitive work on all aspects of the world's energy supply, the Nuclear Energy Encyclopedia brings together decades of knowledge in a series of volumes about energy sources and technologies ranging from coal and oil, to biofuels and wind, and ultimately nuclear power.
Preface / Steven B. Krivit -- Introduction / Jay Lehr -- Nuclear fission : glossary and acronyms / K. Anantharaman [and others] -- Nuclear fusion : glossary and acronyms / Lester M. Waganer -- General concepts. Nuclear energy : past, present, and future / Jar Lehr -- Benefits and role of nuclear power / Patrick Moore -- Early history of nuclear energy / Roger Tilbrook -- Early commercial development of nuclear energy / Roger Tilbrook -- Basic concepts of thermonuclear fusion / Laila A. El-Guebaly -- Basic concepts of nuclear fission / Pavel V. Tsvetkov -- Oklo natural fission reactor / L.V. Krishnan -- Electrical generation from nuclear power plants / Pavel V. Tsvetkov, David E. Ames II -- Nuclear energy for water desalination / Saly T. Panicker, P.K. Tewari -- Nuclear energy for hydrogen generation / Alistair I. Miller -- Nuclear fission. Uranium-plutonium nuclear fuel cycle / Shoaib Usman -- Global perspective on thorium fuel / K. Anantharaman, P.R. Vasudeva Roa -- Design principles of nuclear materials / Baldev Raj, M. Vijayakshmi -- Nuclear fuel reprocessing / Carlos H. Castaño -- Safety of nuclear fission reactors : learning from accidents / J.G. Marques -- Spent fuel and waste disposal / Clifford Singer, William R. Roy -- Fission energy usage: status, trends and applications / Pavel V. Tsvetkov -- Fission : broad application reactor technology. Light-water-moderated fission reactor technology / J'Tia P. Taylor, Roger Tilbrook -- CANDU pressurized heavy water nuclear reactors / Rusi P. Taleyarkhan -- Graphite-moderated fission reactor technology / Pavel V. Tsvetkov -- Status of fast reactors / Baldev Raj, P. Chellapandi -- Review of generation-III/III+ fission reactors / J.G. Marques -- Tomorrow's hope for a pebble bed nuclear reactor / Jay Lahr -- Hydrogeology and nuclear energy / Roger Henning -- Fission : Gen IV reactor technology. Introduction to generation-IV fission reactors / Harold McFarlane -- Very high temperature reactor / Hans D. Gougar -- Supercritical water reactor / James R. Wolf -- Potential use of supercritical water-cooling in nuclear reactors/ Igor Pioro -- Generation-IV gas-cooled fast reactor / J'Tia P. Taylor -- Generation-IV sodium-cooled fast reactors (SFR) / Robert N. Hill, Christopher Grandy, Hussein Khalil -- Thermonuclear fusion. Historical origins and development of fusion research / Stephen O. Dean -- Plasma physics and engineering / Francesco Romanelli -- Fusion technology / Lester M. Waganer -- ITER -- an essential and challenging step to fusion energy / Charles C. Baker -- Power plant projects / Laila A. El-Guebaly -- Safety and environmental features / Lee Cadwallader, Laila A. El-Guebaly -- Internal fusion energy technology / Rokaya A. Al-Ayat, Edward I. Moses, Rose A. Hansen -- Hybrid nuclear reactors / Jose M. Martinez-Val [and others] -- Fusion maintenance systems / Lester M. Waganer -- Fusion economics / Lester M. Waganer -- Low-energy nuclear reactions. Development of low-energy nuclear reaction research / Steven B. Krivit -- Low-energy nuclear reactions : a three-stage historical perspective / Leonid I. Urutskoev -- Low-energy nuclear reactions : transmutations / Mahadeva Srinivasan, George Miley, Edmund Storms -- Widom-Larsen theory : possible explanation of LENRs / Joseph M. Zawodny, Stepven B. Krivit -- Possible applications of LENRs / Winthrop Williams, Joseph Zawodny -- Other concepts. Acoustic inertial confinement nuclear fusion / Rusi P. Taleyarkhan, Richard T. Lahey Jr., Robert I. Nigmalulin -- Direct energy conversion concepts / Pavel V. Tsvetkov.
A significant milestone in the history of nuclear technology, "Nuclear Energy Encyclopedia: Science, Technology, and Applications" is a comprehensive and authoritative reference guide written by a committee of the world's leading energy experts. The encyclopedia is packed with cutting-edge information about where nuclear energy science and technology came from, where they are today, and what the future may hold for this vital technology. Filled with figures, graphs, diagrams, formulas, and photographs, which accompany the short, easily digestible entries, the book is an accessible reference work for anyone with an interest in nuclear energy, and includes coverage of safety and environmental issues that are particularly topical in light of the Fukushima Daiichi incident. The first definitive work on all aspects of the world's energy supply, the Nuclear Energy Encyclopedia brings together decades of knowledge in a series of volumes about energy sources and technologies ranging from coal and oil, to biofuels and wind, and ultimately nuclear power.


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Palm Pre owners are complaining about cracked or wobbly screens and problems with the Pre's sliding hinges, says GigaOm. Another common complaint is the gap between the two sliding units of the phone.
I'm on my THIRD pre (yellow box). Over the last two weeks, I've noticed an increasing amount of play with the screen. I've also noticed that on the left side of the device the two sections are separated enough that i can almost see the innards.When I push them together, you can hear squeaking. On top of that, the device came with a loose power button that doesn't click nearly as firmly as that of other devices.
I already exchanged my first one due to a faulty screen, and will likely also exchange my current one because of a wobbly/loose slider. Hopefully third time's a charm.
We have also read about owners complaining about dust collecting behind the screen, battery contact issues, and poor speakerphone sound. Most users are concerned about the return/exchange policy. The Times points out that there is no information from Sprint (S) or Palm (PALM) about the return rate of the phones.
It's not clear how widespread these issues are--although the fact that the owner above is on his third unit isn't encouraging. Any Pre owners want to weigh in?
Read more Palm Pre owner complaints here.


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Photo: Paul Hester; © The Menil Collection, Houston
19 x 24 in. (48.3 x 61 cm)
Recto, in pencil, lower left: A. Gorky / 44
Verso not inscribed
The Menil Collection, Houston,
Anonymous gift in memory of Marion Barthelme (2011-042)
[Sidney Janis Gallery, New York (by 1957)]
[M. Knoedler & Co. Inc., New York (April 29, 1968)]
[Richard Feigen Gallery, Chicago (by May 24, 1972)]
[Dunkelman Gallery, Toronto (July 18, 1972)]
[Richard L. Feigen & Co., New York (after October 1972)]
Julien Levy, Bridgewater, Connecticut (April 23, 1976)
Estate of Julien Levy (1981)
[Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., New York, Paintings, Drawings, and Sculpture from the Julien Levy Collection, November 4, 1981, lot 28]
Likely Marcos Grigorian / Gorky Gallery, New York (November 4, 1981)
[Sotheby's, New York, Contemporary Art, October 31, 1984, lot 5]
Asher B. Edelman, New York (October 31, 1984)
[C&M Arts, New York (by 1995)]
Southwestern Bell Corporate Collection, San Antonio (April 1995)
[Martha Parrish & James Reinish Inc., New York (2001)]
Gagosian Gallery, New York (January 26, 2002)
Private collection (2002)
[Christie's, New York, Post-War and Contemporary Art: Evening Sale, November 12, 2008, lot 53]
Matthew Marks Gallery, New York (likely November 12, 2008)
Menil Collection, Houston, by gift (2011)
1959b New York
Sidney Janis Gallery, New York, Late Drawings by Gorky, September 28–October 24, 1959, no. 4, ill. in b/w, as "Drawing."
M. Knoedler & Co. Inc, New York, Gorky, de Kooning, Newman, June 26–September 20, 1969, as "Landscape."
1969e New York
M. Knoedler & Co. Inc, New York, Gorky: Drawings, November 25–December 27, 1969 (Exhibition catalogue: Jordan 1969), no. 80, ill. in b/w, p. 38; p. 59, as "Landscape."
Dunkelman Gallery, Toronto, Arshile Gorky, 1904–1948, October 14–20, 1972, no. 21, ill. in b/w, as "Untitled."
Städtische Kunsthalle, Düsseldorf, Surrealität-Bildrealität, 1924–1974, December 8, 1974–February 2, 1975, no. 107, p. 82; ill. in b/w, p. 170, as "Untitled / Ohne Titel." Traveled to: Staatliche Kunsthalle, Baden-Baden, Germany, February 14–April 13, 1975.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, Arshile Gorky 1904–1948: A Retrospective, April 24–July 19, 1981, no. 177c, [not in catalogue]. Traveled to: Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, September 11–November 8, 1981; Los Angeles County Museum of Art, December 3, 1981–February 28, 1982.
Thomas Ammann Fine Art AG, Zurich, Impressionism & 20th Century Masters: Selected Works from the Collection of Asher B. Edelman, June 17–September 18, 1987, no. 7, ill. in color, as "Untitled."
1997–98 Houston
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, American Images: The SBC Collection of Twentieth Century American Art, November 9, 1997–January 25, 1998, no. 61, ill. in color, p. 132, as "Untitled." Traveled to: Austin Museum of Art, Texas, February 14–May 10, 1998; Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, June 13–September 5, 1998; El Paso Museum of Art, Texas, September 25–December 1998.
2013 Houston
Menil Collection, Houston, Late Surrealism, May 24–August 25, 2013, as "Untitled."
Schwabacher 1957
Schwabacher, Ethel. Arshile Gorky. New York: The Macmillan Company for the Whitney Museum of American Art, 1957. Monograph, fig. 37, ill. in b/w, p. 85, as "Drawing."
Ashton 1996
Ashton, Dore. "The Adventures of the New York School." In American Images: The SBC Collection of Twentieth Century American Art. New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1996. Exhibition catalogue, fig. 31, ill. in b/w (detail), p. 121, as "Untitled."
Devaney 2017
Devaney, Edith. "Repossessing Nature." In Ardent Nature: Arshile Gorky Landscapes, 1943–47. Zurich: Hauser & Wirth Publishers, 2017. Exhibition catalogue, ill. in color, p. 109, as "Untitled."
Spender and Devaney 2017
Spender, Saskia and Edith Devaney. Ardent Nature: Arshile Gorky Landscapes, 1943–47. Zurich: Hauser & Wirth Publishers, 2017. Exhibition catalogue (2017 New York), ill. in color, p. 109; p. 138, as "Untitled."
Verso, in pencil, upper right [not in artist's hand]: No. 8; 18 5/8 x 23 [illegible] [sideways]; lower right: Julien Levy; 6 [circled] [sideways]; 123-; in blue pen: J.L. 22; / in pencil: J.L. 22
The verso inscription information and marking are known from the records of the Arshile Gorky Foundation.
Having reduced his activity as a dealer during the early years of the war, Julien Levy (1906–1981) moved his gallery to its final location, 42 East 57th Street, in March 1943. He signed a contract with Gorky in December 1944. Levy had known Gorky for over ten years at this point, without having shown an interest in representing his work. He offered the artist a contract following a recommendation from André Breton (1896–1966), who promised to write an introductory essay to Gorky's debut solo show, which opened in March 1945.1
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Alaska Delegation Questions Air Force Over Eielson
WASHINGTON D.C.–Following a meeting with U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Norton Schwartz today, the Alaska Congressional Delegation released a set of unified statements.
The meeting was requested by the Alaska Congressional Delegation to question as well as hear the reasoning behind the Air Force's recently announced plan to relocate the 18th Aggressor F-16 Squadron from Eielson Air Force Base to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.
Congressman Don Young:
"Overall, I was pleased with the candidness of today's meeting and am hopeful that the Air Force will act on the concerns I raised in the meeting. General Schwartz reaffirmed what I, and most Alaskans already know – Eielson Air Force base is crucially important to this country's national security, especially as our focus shifts towards possible threats in the Asia-Pacific theatre. The Air Force has indicated that this decision was made to make Eielson more efficient, and while that may be true, I would rather not move a squadron but instead work towards lowering energy costs and making it cheaper to operate the base. I think that it is critically important that General Schwartz hear from the Alaskans on the ground who will be affected the most by this decision – that is why I requested that he not only set foot in Alaska, but visit Fairbanks and speak to the people there as soon as he can. I look forward to working with the Air Force, the rest of the Alaska Delegation, and the Governor in lowering energy costs in the Interior to improve efficiency and make Eielson an attractive location for future Air Force assets."
Senator Lisa Murkowski:
"It was good to hear General Schwartz say he believes America still needs Eielson Air Force Base, and that it should play a significant role as America's military shifts its future focus to the Pacific Rim. But I still feel like Alaskans and I have seen this movie before – and we saw how it ended in 2005. Seven years ago, the Pentagon projected dramatically unrealistic savings at Eielson as they mapped out their BRAC attempt but after we stepped up and showed them the numbers and the reality on the ground, the commission decided against taking that action. I cannot see how the math has changed in less than a decade."
Senator Mark Begich:
"At a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing today in response to my questioning the Pacific Command Commander nominee, Admiral Samuel Locklear, spoke to the strategic importance of Alaska's location. He said Alaska is critical to our ability to rapidly respond to missions around the globe and critical to preparing our forces for those missions. I was pleased to hear the Air Force Chief of Staff, General Norton Schwartz, echo Admiral Locklear's recognition of the training opportunities in Alaska and affirmation Red Flag Alaska exercises at the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex are as strong as ever and won't be going away. Yet I remain opposed to the relocation of the F-16s from Eielson Air Force Base. As Admiral Locklear acknowledged, bases in Alaska are critical to our national security. That includes Eielson Air Force Base. I made one thing clear to General Schwartz, the Alaska Delegation is not backing down. I look forward to the General's upcoming trip and hope Alaskans will take the opportunity to share their thoughts with him in 10 days."
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You remember the scene in Game Change, when John McCain's adviser tells him that selecting Sarah Palin is "high risk, reward"? And McCain (or Ed Harris as McCain, or whatever) starts grinning uncontrollably? That is the approach the entire Republican Party has taken in almost every situation it has found itself since 2008. Republicans greeted Barack Obama's presidency with a calculated wave of total opposition. They would not cut a deal on health care or on the federal budget, each time accepting the risk of total defeat rather than settling for half-measures, like giving Democrats some kind of token health care reform or small tax increase.
The gamble was that by denying Obama any support, they would render his presidency wholly partisan at best, and a dysfunctional failure at worst. They would increase their own chances of denying him a second term, and that their return to power would allow them to claim a full and absolute break with the past. They shoved all their chips onto tonight's election. When the networks called it at 11:15 p.m., the totality of the right's failure was clear. And because they bid up the stakes as high as they could, their loss was unusually devastating.
The gamble was not totally crazy, I have argued, because 2012 may have been the last chance to enact an undiluted conservative agenda. The electorate is driving steadily leftward, with the oldest voters representing the GOP's strongest constituency, and the youngest voters its weakest. Every four years, a new 18–22-year-old cohort arrives that is more liberal than the one that has died off in the interim. The Republicans face a double peril with the youth vote. A far lower proportion of young voters are white, and those who are white are far less likely than their parents or grandparents to vote Republican. White voters over the age of 65 selected Romney by a twenty-point margin. White voters under 30 split evenly.
The financial crisis opened a window of opportunity for Republicans. Obama would be presiding over the worst economic calamity in eight decades, and nothing he did to mitigate the crisis would change the fact that his term would be marked by mass suffering and disillusionment.
At the outset of summer, GQ's Reid Cherlin spoke with Mitt Romney's high command, which was overflowing with glee at its coming triumph — "not merely a 51–49 win but a run-the-table walloping that will send Obama into the history books as an undisputed calamity for America." Hubristic as it sounds now, among conservatives it was no more optimistic a sentiment than predicting a sunrise. They had spent nearly the entirety of Obama's presidency confidently predicting his demise. Obama was "crashing before our eyes," his administration "entering its pitiful phase," Americans turning against him in a "harbinger of doom." In an eerie replay of the Carter administration, the right's favorite historical comparison for Obama, the economy was dragging him down and, to make matters worse, he was "a very bad politician." Romney designed his entire campaign as if this assessment was self-evident.
Obama's imminent (or ongoing) collapse was to be the seminal event that shook loose his terrifying ascendant coalition. Rather than attempt to pry away his constituencies on the issues that drew them to Obama, Romney and Ryan harped on young voters' disillusionment. Obama had failed to secure comprehensive immigration reform. Young people faced bleak employment prospects. The party's undisguised goal was to discourage the new voters who flocked to Obama in 2008 from voting at all, leaving the electorate older and, hence, whiter than it had been and probably ever would be again, at least in a presidential election. Those white voters would vote their pocketbooks, which is to say, overwhelmingly against Obama. And then henceforth Obama, like Carter, would be the symbol of failure and big government overreach, a political bogeyman for future Democratic candidates.
Fed up though voters may be with bitter partisanship in Washington, and angry though they may be with the painfully slow recovery, they were never eager to hand the keys back to the Republicans. Conservatives would not make the ideological sacrifices needed to reposition the party in the center. They gambled that discontent with Obama alone would be sufficient to propel them back to power.
The policy consequences of that failed gamble are immense: Universal health insurance will go into effect, and when the Bush tax cuts expire on January 1, 2013, Obama will be able to restore a plausible stream of tax revenue without needing the ascent of the unbowed Republican House.
The political repercussions may be just as enormous. While any number of future events could intervene — Obama could lose his second term to a scandal, or a foreign policy crisis — he looks very well poised to consolidate and expand the electoral revolution that helped sweep him into office. The economic recovery appears to be gaining momentum — perhaps not quite soon enough to allow him to have run a Morning in America reelection campaign, but advanced enough for him to preside over a second term that feels like true prosperity. If Obama presides over a strong and continuous recovery, his approval will rise and his policies will be vindicated. He could cement the partisan and ideological leanings of his rising coalition.


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The latest news and company updates from K49A Media LLC.
Michigan Grants K49A Media Sports Betting Supplier License
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Jacksonville, FL – October 18, 2022 – The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) today granted K49A Media LLC a Sports Betting Supplier license. As a result, K49A Media may now secure revenue sharing agreements with approved Michigan online sports betting providers.
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August 1, 2022 by Brendan Meehan
Jacksonville, FL – August 1, 2022 – Arizona and Indiana both granted K49A Media LLC licenses, allowing the company to secure revenue sharing agreements with approved sports betting providers in each state.
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On June 16, 2022, the Indiana Gaming Commission issued K49A Media a Sports Wagering Registrant certificate of registration. This certificate allows the company to conduct business as a marketing affiliate with any licensed Indiana sports betting provider. The registration expires when K49A Media LLC ceases doing business in the state of Indiana.
Arizona Event Wagering Ancillary Supplier License
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Full licenses from the Grand Canyon State and Hoosier State join K49A Media's existing Gaming Service Provider Certification from the State of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Grants K49A Media Gaming Service Provider Certification License
June 15, 2022 by Brendan Meehan
Jacksonville, FL – June 15, 2022 – The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) today granted K49A Media LLC a Gaming Service Provider Certification license. As a result, K49A Media may now secure revenue sharing agreements with approved Pennsylvania online sports betting and casino providers.
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The Gaming Service Provider certification is good for 4 years. In the interim, K49A Media plans to begin ramping up its flagship website, SportsBetting3.com, to serve customers from the Keystone State.
K49A Media Heads to Pennsylvania
"This license approval was a year in the making," said Brendan Meehan, K49A Media LLC manager. "Pennsylvania's deliberate, thorough, and meticulous application process evidences its high standards for affiliate marketing service providers. K49A Media looks forward to working with Pennsylvania in the coming years."
Presently, K49A Media has already partnered with BetRivers sportsbook to legally advertise in several states around the nation. The company will lead with BetRivers in Pennsylvania as the fall busy season approaches. Looking forward, K49A Media will soon have a marketing agreement with BetMGM.
Prior to Pennsylvania's license approval, Colorado granted K49A Media a temporary Vendor Major license and Michigan a provisional sports betting supplier license. Full licensure in both states is anticipated by the end of 2022.
Michigan and Colorado Grant K49A Media Temporary Licenses
December 18, 2021 by Brendan Meehan
Jacksonville, FL – December 18, 2021 – Michigan and Colorado granted K49A Media LLC temporary gaming licenses, allowing the company to secure revenue sharing agreements with approved sports betting providers in each state.
Michigan Grants Provisional License
On December 7, 2021, the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) granted K49A Media a provisional sports betting supplier license. According to the order from MGCB, "A provisional license allows the applicant for the sports betting supplier license to conduct business with a sports betting operator before the sports betting supplier license is issued to the applicant."
The provisional license expires in one year or when the board issues the sports betting supplier license, whichever comes first. K49A Media anticipates final approval within the first half of 2022.
Colorado Grants Limited License
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K49A Media anticipates approval from Colorado within the next year, pending final review of its license application.
K49A Media Targets March Madness 2022
"I'm grateful for each state's provisional approvals," said K49A Media manager Brendan Meehan. "K49A Media can now obtain revenue sharing agreements with approved providers in each state."
K49A Media plans to begin advertising legal sports betting sites by March 2022.
"Our flagship site, SportsBetting3.com, should be ready for March Madness. I'm excited to welcome visitors from Michigan and Colorado. Our editorial team looks forward to creating content for these states."
The Great Lakes State and Centennial State licenses were the first K49A Media received. Meehan anticipates more approvals in the coming months as K49A Media targets other state markets.
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K49A Media LLC Signs SportsBetting3.com Domain Licensing Agreement
July 11, 2021 by Brendan Meehan
Reprinted from SportsBetting3.com, June 1, 2021
Jacksonville, FL – June 1, 2021 – K49A Media LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, signed a domain licensing contract with a private party to manage, operate and continue developing SportsBetting3.com.
SPORTSBETTING3.COM DOMAIN LICENSING ANNOUNCEMENT
"We're excited to have reached an agreement that allows us to continue building on the success of SportsBetting3.com", remarked K49A Media LLC spokesman Brendan Meehan. "Our firm is currently building a portfolio of sports media and collectibles websites. We identified SportsBetting3.com as small site with tremendous growth potential."
SportsBetting3.com was originally launched in 2008. Over the years, it maintained a consistent presence as a reliable lead generator for online sportsbook brands.
SportsBetting3.com boasts a variety of sports betting tutorials, videos and how-to guides. Additionally, visitors can browse odds for major USA sports leagues and European Soccer. Horse racing fans will enjoy a carefully curated list of annual graded stakes races, historical race results and daily free picks at select United States tracks.
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It's founder, Ron Halfback, considers this announcement a big moment in the site's evolution.
"I remember our first Final Four in 2008, an exciting Kentucky Derby in 2009, and countless Super Bowls over the years. It's been a wild ride. The ups and down of the industry, search engine marketing and evolving legal landscape have put things into perspective."
"Halfback and his team will stay on as writers and consultants," said Meehan, with a nod to the diligence and creativity the original SportsBetting3.com team hatched over 13 years ago. "I, for one, have appreciated his insight and knowledge throughout our contractual discussions. Ron will continue to be the point man and contact for Sportsbetting3.com for the foreseeable future."
K49A Media LLC plans to continue development and design work on SportsBetting3.com into the 2021 summer months. Decisions about monetization, lead acquisition and sportsbook partnerships are still in exploratory phases.
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