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Trip Planner: South Pacific / American Samoa / Tutuila / Pago Pago / National Park of American Samoa
National Park of American Samoa, Pago Pago
#1 of 13 in Parks in American Samoa
Nature / Park National Park Must See
Established on October 31, 1988 (PL 100-571). The park has units on three tropical islands (Tutuila, Ta'ū, and Ofu) in the Territory of American Samoa, located in the South Pacific Ocean. Because the park could not purchase traditional communal land, it was not until 1993 that the park signed a 50-year lease agreement with eight participating villages. Congress approved an expansion of the park on neighboring Olosega Island in 2002 that incorporates two additional villages. Website: www.nps.gov/npsa. Phone: 684-633-7082.
The National Park of American Samoa, the only National Park Service site south of the Equator, provides habitat for oceanic paleotropic rainforests and Indo-Pacific coral reefs that are unique within the National Park System. The park's purpose is to preserve and protect the tropical rainforest, coral reefs, archeological and cultural resources of American Samoa, to maintain the habitat of flying foxes, preserve the ecological balance of the Samoan tropical forest, and, consistent with the preservation of these resources, to provide for the enjoyment of the unique resources of the Samoan tropical forest by visitors from around the world.
The park consists of expansive tropical rainforests on steep volcanic mountain slopes, surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. About 30% of the plant species are endemic to the archipelago. Subsistence farming is allowed. The only native mammal species are three species of bats, including large fruit bats with 3-foot wingspans. There are 35 species of native birds. The marine system is highly diverse with some 950 reef fish and 250 coral species, as well as rare and endangered sea turtles and humpback whales. Over a hundred nearshore species are harvested for food (subsistence fishing is allowed within the park). All of the park's resources are interwoven within the Samoan culture. In keeping with the meaning of the word Samoa—"sacred earth"—the park helps protect fa'asamoa—the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the 3,000-year-old Samoan culture.
Size: 13,500 total acres (9,500 land acres and 4,000 marine acres—mostly coral reefs).
11.7 miles of trails.
Staffing: 25 employees (permanent, term, and seasonal), 25 American Conservation Experience (ACE), 1 volunteer, and 24 firefighters.
Annual Visitation: About 23,000.
Budget: FY13: $1.86 million ($537,000 is paid annually to the villages for land leased by the park). Before you head to Pago Pago, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Pago Pago trip itinerary planner, to make sure you see all that Pago Pago has to offer, including National Park of American Samoa.
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National Park of American Samoa Reviews
By IndianaVickie
We Spent an afternoon driving thru the beauty. It had rained that morning so there were lots of waterfalls coming down the mountains. We stopped for pictures & met some teachers from the local... more »
By etbtravelphotography
More appealing with some short, nice trails on the Eastern Side of Pago Pago. Be sure to go to the tide pools at Lower Sauma Trail. Find more info at my TA page more »
By John Pereira
Most beautiful piece of the earth found only in the South Pacific, green all year round and it washers, cleans itself naturally due to abundance of rain annually. Maintain and managed under the US National Park. A jewel of the South Pacific.
By md amir foysal
I like & i ♥ this place
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Guest Speaker Liz Imperio Preaches Passion
Madison Louviere, Staff Writer|January 29, 2015
Last Tuesday, we had a guest speaker come to our school to talk to us about finding what you are passionate about. In her case it was dance.
Liz is a Cuban-American born an raised in Hollywood, California. When she was two-and-a-half, she was in ballet class twice a week. When she was seven, she was in ballet every day. It was a humble start for this self-proclaimed "fat-kid" whose parents where told by the family doctor that she was overweight and needed to exercise. "Dieting in a Cuban family was out, so dance classes was my way to a healthier body."
Today, she is a major director and choreographer in the entertainment industry, including the staging and choreography for Jennifer Lopez's "Live from Puerto Rico" concert; director/choreographer of Gloria Estefan's most recent concert tour; and three numbers for "Madonna's Re-Invention Tour 2014". She has also choreographed music videos for Cher's "If i could turn back time," Myra, Gloria Estefan, Bloodhound Gang, Selena, Garcia B, B & B, and MTV Rock and Jock.
She talked to Ascension students about finding their passion, whether it is in athletics, the arts, business, or medicine. She explained that is was her drive and her passion that allowed her to escape the way she felt at school when she was often the target of bullying and ridicule. She also shared stories of perseverance, having to rework a dance routine for Madonna seven times in as many days.
Liz has been commissioned all over the United States and Europe, having worked with dance companies such as: Gus Giordano Jazz dance in Chicago; The Houston Metropolitian Dance Theatre; K-Broadway from Japan; and many more companies anywhere from Italy to England. She is very proud to be partner and owner of her very own Los Angeles-based company "Imperio Productions."
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Acute hamstring injuries are the most prevalent muscle injuries reported in sport. Despite a thorough and concentrated effort to prevent and rehabilitate hamstring injuries, injury occurrence and re-injury rates have not improved over the past 28 years. This failure is most likely due to the following: 1) an over-reliance on treating the symptoms of injury, such as subjective measures of "pain", with drugs and interventions; 2) the risk factors investigated for hamstring injuries have not been related to the actual movements that cause hamstring injuries i.e. not functional; and, 3) a multi-factorial approach to assessment and treatment has not been utilized. The purpose of this clinical commentary is to introduce a model for progression through a return-to-sport rehabilitation following an acute hamstring injury. This model is developed from objective and quantifiable tests (i.e. clinical and functional tests) that are structured into a step-by-step algorithm. In addition, each step in the algorithm includes a treatment protocol. These protocols are meant to help the athlete to improve through each phase safely so that they can achieve the desired goals and progress through the algorithm and back to their chosen sport. We hope that this algorithm can serve as a foundation for future evidence based research and aid in the development of new objective and quantifiable testing methods.


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Tillerson says it is still risky to send US diplomats to Cuba
Secretary of state is concerned even as a new FBI report casts doubt on the theory that Americans there have been hit by "sonic attacks"
The US Embassy in Havana, Cuba, which is alleged to have been attacked by sonic warfare. REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini
The United States would be "putting people intentionally in harm's way" if it sent diplomats back to Cuba, secretary of state Rex Tillerson said, even as a new FBI report casts doubt on the initial theory that Americans there have been hit by "sonic attacks".
Following months of investigation and four FBI trips to Havana, an interim report from the bureau's operational technology division says the probe has uncovered no evidence that sound waves could have damaged the Americans' health. The report, dated January 4, does not address other theories and says the FBI will keep investigating until it can show there has been no intentional harm.
Mr Tillerson said he is not convinced that what he calls the "deliberate attacks" are over. He defended his September decision to order US personnel and their relatives to leave Cuba and said he will not reverse course until Cuba's government assures they will be safe.
"I'd be intentionally putting them back in harm's way. Why in the world would I do that when I have no means whatsoever to protect them?" Mr Tillerson said. "I will push back on anybody who wants to force me to do that."
"I still believe that the Cuban government, someone within the Cuban government can bring this to an end," Mr Tillerson added. Washington has never claimed Cuba perpetrated the attacks but has insisted the island's communist-run government must know who did. Cuba adamantly denies both involvement and knowledge of any attacks.
Tensions over the issue are apparent in Congress, with critics of the Cuban government at odds with supporters of closer US ties. And within the Trump administration, the CIA, whose spies were affected while working under diplomatic cover, has chafed at the lack of FBI progress, several officials have said in recent months, while a few lawmakers briefed on the probe have questioned whether the FBI even agrees with the state department that anyone was attacked.
The state department has said previously the most recent "medically confirmed" case of an American being affected occurred on August 21. Mr Tillerson did notcite any more recent incidents, but pointedly stressed he was "not sure they've ended."
Mr Tillerson's comments and the FBI report illustrate how befuddled the United States still seems about the mystery in Havana, more than a year after embassy workers started reporting illnesses including hearing loss, vision problems and memory issues. Symptoms often followed unexplained sounds in diplomats' homes that led investigators to suspect a futuristic sonic weapon. The US has said 24 government workers were harmed. Canada has reported some of its diplomats were affected, too.
The FBI report, which has not been released publicly, is the clearest sign to date of the US ruling out the sonic weapon theory. The report says the FBI tested the hypothesis that air pressure waves via audible sound, infrasound or ultrasound could be used to clandestinely hurt Americans in Cuba, and found no evidence. Infrasound waves are below the range of human hearing. Ultrasound is above.
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A couple of lanes on Route 90 will be closed this weekend as the city replaces aging water mains.
Century Street (also known as Route 90) will see the southbound curb and middle lanes close near St. Matthews Avenue from Friday, July 25 through Monday, July 28.
The city asks motorists to be cautious in the area and use alternate routes if necessary.


In 1979, graduated from Leningrad State University, the Historical Faculty, the Department of the History of Ancient Greece and Rome.
From 1982, works at the Leningrad Branch of the Institute of Oriental Studies (now IOM RAS). In 1986, defended the PhD Dissertation, The Roman Province of Arabia. The Major Issues of Socio-Political and Cultural Development from the 2nd to 5th Century [Римская провинция Аравия — основные проблемы социально-политического и культурного развития II-V вв.].
In 1991, took part at the 18th International Congress of Byzantinists in Moscow. From September 1989 to March 1990, worked at the Institute for Advanced Study, School of Historical Studies, Princeton, USA. From January to June 1994, worked at the University of Tours, France, gave lectures at the University of Dijon and Collége de France, Paris. From February to March 1996, gave lectures at École pratique des hautes études, Section des Sciences Réligieuses, Paris.
In 1996-1998, gave lectures on Greek as the Non-State Kemen University. From 1998 up to present, gives special courses of lectures at the Historical Faculty, St Petersburg State University. From 2000 up to present, gives lectures and supervises students' theses at the St Peterburg Hebrew Institute, the Historical Faculty.
In April 2004, took part in the International Conference of Russian and Arabic Cultural Relationsin Tunisia, Tunis.


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Yes, this is a top choice. Getting loud in here.
What a provocative opening set. And huge thumbs up to playing McLaughlin/MO.
Jeff, taking us to church. Praise. Condolences to all.
End of summer, beginning of time.
Nice, nice opening. Mahavishnu>Pharoah>Allmans. Reminds me of listening to WBCN in '70. Which is why I'm here every week. A sad week but the music will always make it better.
But where is this version of Dark Star from?!
Jeff, this is why we love the station and it's extraordinary community of DJs. Thank you for that sweet, heart felt tribute to your friend and colleague. Grateful for the archives.
WoofMu DJs do it for love--not money.
Confession: I've watched the first four parts of the "Long Strange Trip" doc twice this week.
The rest of the documentary bums me out, I can't bring myself to finish it.
Stoned and enjoying the show. Thanks Jeff!
So I've decided to not post the time/location of the Dead sets until they're over as I don't want people looking up/knowing whats next.
Phil Lesh and his lush bass lines....beauty in every note.
Did the shirt come with that crank radio?
Well, they can still surprise me after all these years!
I was 6, digging Abbey Road on the radio.
My brother is a Grateful Dead savant. Grew up listening to the Dead. He could always name the date and song every time. "Yeah, New Minglewood Blues, Cincinnati 1978."
Man, this is so good.
The Dead a de beaux moments, mais de mauvais quart d'heures!
Hey Jeff, I got on here to say basically what geezerette said. Only she said it a little more succinctly and eloquently than I would have. Thanks for the nice words about your friend Wm. and for putting together a radio show to be proud of.
Good Morning Jeff & listeners (from Berlin).
Nice to hear "Lovelight" earlier--Pigpen at his best!
If you ever decide to change the name of your show, consider "Bummer Songs" as a title.
Beautiful set here, Jeff. Condolences to Mr Berger's family and friends.
Thanks for spending time with me, everyone. Be well and I'll see you next time.


17th March 2016, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - We are pleased to announce the release of GeoTeric 2D, enabling the best-in-class 2D noise attenuation.
We are delighted to be taking part in the AAPG/EAGE/MGS Conference 2017, held in Yangon, Myanmar from 22 - 24 February 2017 at Sule Shangri-La Hotel.
6th January 2017: The GeoTeric Link for PaleoScan is now available, ensuring fast and easy data transfer between applications.
Celebrate the start of Spring by joining us for refreshments and listening to a couple of short informative presentations about GeoTeric.
After a successful Student Lecture Tour round Asia Pacific in 2015-16, we are delighted to confirm that GeoTeric's Director of Geosciences, Dr Gaynor Paton, will be visiting several United Kingdom universities in January and February 2017 to talk to current geoscience students about the topic "Colour Perception and Cognition: How it affects Seismic Interpretation".
Success at EAGE 2016 - Thanks to you!
On Tuesday 21st June, Hugo Garcia, Senior Geoscientist, will be presenting at the AAPG ACE Annual Convention 2016 at BMO Centre at Stampede Park, Calgary, AB.


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There are a few methods to increase the upload_max_filesize for your WordPress website. We will show you five methods that could get the job done. Again, if none of these methods work, please contact your hosting company. They should be able to help you upload the maximum upload file size.
Of course, you can change the number (64) to a higher value if you need to upload a larger file to WordPress.
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To Windhoek
By Richard Lister August 9, 2015
I'd sort of hoped this day wouldn't come. We had such a long holiday planned that, at the start of it, it felt like we would never actually get to the end of it. But we have. P and I were up early while Tom pleaded for a bit longer in his "Man Cave". We emptied the last odds and ends from the fridge, rolled up the sleeping bags and stowed the tents for the last time. A little striped mouse scurried around to see if we had left anything.
On the way out of our site, Philippa ran over to the one opposite to see if they wanted our remaining fire-lighters and wood and olive oil and other bits and pieces. They were two days into their three week trip and very pleased to have them.
One more lodge breakfast and a last check of the tyres, and then we were off. The satnav had us retracing our steps south to Mariental and then turning north on the B1 but we decided to spend more time on the D road, heading north through the Kalahari.
It's a friendly sort of desert, quite different from the big threatening dunes and barren terrain of the Namib. The red dunes come in regular low ridges like big waves and between them the sand is covered with grasses and small trees, many of them tufty with weaver bird nests.
The only gamble with this route was that we needed fuel and Mariental had several petrol stations. But so did Kalkrand 75k north where we rejoined the B1. The low fuel light had been on for a while by the time we got there and the needle was on empty. But there ahead of us was a gleaming Shell station with smartly uniformed attendants. Everything we needed in fact. Except diesel. "The tanker is coming today but we don't know when. The nearest pump is in Mariental" said one of the lads at the pump. We didn't have 75Km of fuel. We probably didn't have 20km of fuel. After a month of carefully plotting out our fuel supply and making sure we never had less than half a tank, suddenly on our last day we were stuck. With a truck to return and a plane to catch. We rang a nearby lodge to see if they could sell us any. "Sorry, we don't have fuel for sale. Mariental is your best bet". By this stage Tom was all for re-booking our flight for tomorrow…
Then the pump attendant came back and said quietly that he had found us 20 litres. "Will that be ok?". It was such a relief. He brought it out in a big yellow barrel from the back of the garage, two of them hoisted it on their shoulders and sucked some diesel through a syphon tube into our tank. I gave him probably the biggest tip he's ever had for pumping gas and we got back on the smooth tarmac of the B1.
Just east of Rehoboth is Namibia's largest dam and the promise of a picnic area. We had packed lunches from the Bagatelle and took the dusty track to the dam. Irritatingly, the picnic area seemed to have been taken over by a camp site which was very keen for us to pay in order to do anything by the dam so we circled back to a public viewing area on the other side – where I am writing this now in fact, looking out over a small lake of blue water.
It's very quiet, and hot. Tom has just finished the marathon stop-motion project he has been doing at various places for the past month. P is reading, I have just walked across the dam which, I read, was dangerously full in 2006 forcing them to drain some water out. They let too much into the river though and Mariental – 180K downstream – was flooded to a depth of 1.7 metres.
So, wearily and reluctantly we packed away the table and chairs for the last time and locked down the hatches for the final hour of driving back to Windhoek. The lowering sun shone hot through the side window and we three were all quiet; Tom reading, Philippa snoozing and me pondering the last month.
Namibia really is a terrific place. It's uncrowded and unspoilt enough that you feel like you are among the first to discover it. If you want to feel truly alone in the wilderness, Namibia is the place to be. Nothing feels too touristy, cynical or money-grabbing. The sights are spectacular and varied, the people are interesting, welcoming and friendly. The food was always good – even at the little places. We will miss rock shandies and cheese sandwiches fried in butter. Everywhere we went we were also aware of how different it will be at other times of the year. It would be amazing to see so much of what we drove through covered in grass during the rainy season. Another time perhaps…
The low fuel light pinged back on with 30k to go, so we really did return our truck empty as requested. Hats off to Toyota. Our Hilux was unstoppable in any terrain. In all we did 5860K, on gravel roads through deserts, mountains, salt pans, plains and river beds. Along the wild Skeleton Coast and the lush, palm-lined Kunene river. And over barely-there trails through Kaokaland where we didn't see another car for two days and where we met the Himba and they showed us a place to sleep under the desert sky.
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This Day in Showbiz History… May 26
Actress Helena Bonham Carter (pictured) turns 52 today, while Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac turns 70, rocker-actor Lenny Kravitz turns 54 and actor James Caan turns 78.
Actor John Wayne was born on this day in 1907. He died, aged 72, in 1979.
Fans of The Beatles will be interested to know that today, in 1969, John Lennon and Yoko Ono began their second bed-in for peace at Montreal's Queen Elizabeth Hotel. Also, note that on this day in 1973, The Beatles 1967-1970 album reached No 1.
It was on this day in 1994 that Michael Jackson, then aged 35, married 26-year-old Lisa Marie Presley, the only daughter of the late Elvis Presley, in the Dominican Republic.
On the movie scene, The Pianist, a film by Roman Polanski, took the Palme d'Or award at the Cannes Film Festival on this day in 2002.
On this day in 1972 the bagpipes rendition of Amazing Grace, by The Pipes and Drums of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, rose to the top of the South African hit-parade, where it stayed for one week. Just saying…


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The thing about corporate websites is that they tend to be a little bit dull, a few corporate head shots here, a yawn of a mission statement there. It is not surprising that most of us tend to switch off and head towards Buzzfeed.
Except that there is one company that is desperate to turn the tide in corporate communications and add a little colour, flair and elan. A company whose pioneering approach could revolutionise B2B websites in the future and that is Arvanitakis Water Services Limited from the Ukraine.
Nope, not for them a home page devoted to an iffy video of non-media savvy CEO lisping his way through company policy. They have got a huge Gladiator chap with an over-active sword and a sparkling shield to protect every page of their website.
And you can forget about subtle corporate colours, Arvanitakis is a riot of blues and greens all there to make the most of the not really that subtle user navigation logos. There's no chance of getting lost here.
And forget too fancy infographics that are chocka with senseless corporate speak. Arvanitakis has lots of big pictures of its paper production water mill plant complete with state of the art and very funky looking cooling towers.
If only all corporate sites were made this way.
Check it out in all its awesomeness here.
i visited the link and my life was changed forever. o_O. so awesome.


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Thomas Tuchel and Petr Cech spotted with Boehly to speed up Chelsea decision
The first team manager and technical director have been keeping themselves occupied in a footballing sense during this takeover drama
Who will eventually come out on top during this takeover race which keeps on taking unexpected twists and turns after what was an unexpected eleventh-hour bid from the richest man in Britain? Just like all the fans, Thomas Tuchel and Petr Cech will be eager for a final resolution to be reached sooner rather than later, with the Antonio Rudiger leaving situation coming as a result of dithering in this takeover process.
"At the moment, it is not possible because of the sanctions. And even when the sanctions are in the past, it will be incredibly difficult. Toni is what he is. He is a big personality, a big leader, he takes the fear away from other people, gives you confidence when he is next to you and has played 50-60 matches over 90 minutes with incredible consistency. So it will be challenging, but like always, no matter how much I love Toni and how big a role he played, there will be Chelsea without Toni Rudiger, and we will find solutions," the German manager said on the takeover uncertainty and Rudiger after the West Ham win. " I know he is very aware of it [takeover situation], and I am just happy to have had the chance to coach him and have him in the team because he was nothing but brilliant until today. The club did as well, we had big offers for him, and the club tried everything. But for some weeks, we can't fight anymore because of the sanctions. We could not adjust or continue, so it is what it is."
With Andreas Christensen to Barcelona already seemingly done, coupled with Cesar Azpilicueta's uncertain future, it means that the new owners need to hit the ground running as Chelsea prepares for a busy summer transfer window with a mix of internal and external signings the order of the day.
Therefore, it's no wonder Tuchel and Cech were spotted watching the next generation of Chelsea talent play in the Under 18's set-up in their match on Saturday in the Premier League U18's Southern Division in their London derby against Crystal Palace. Chelsea Youth reported the news with their tweet: 'Tommy Tuchel and Petr Cech taking in some of this one in the company of Neil Bath…'
A 2-2 draw was the result for Neil Bath's side who had occupied the fifth place before kick-off. It is expected that Tuchel and Cech now will travel together to Goodison Park with the rest of the squad for their Super Sunday fixture against Frank Lampard's Everton. They will be keeping an eye out on any further developments regarding the Boehly/Ratcliffe battle.
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The Year of Warcraft
Posted by: Daniel Roy in Gaming Moments January 1, 2008	9 Comments
A year ago, during the Christmas break, I got myself a trial account of World of Warcraft in the hopes of getting to know the biggest player in the MMO market. I always liked Blizzard products and their philosophy on making games, and knowing that WoW had taken its genre by storm, I wanted to know first-hand what it was all about.
And so began one year of obsession with the game. I wasn't even sure I would last until the end of my trial subscription, and here I am, a year later, with my own epicced-out level 70 Blood Elf Warlock. What the hell happened?
What happened is a good game, plain and simple. There's good reason why WoW overtook the MMO genre so dramatically: it's simply that good. Sure, the license – the Warcraft universe – was a strong setting, but that doesn't explain how WoW thrives when fan favorites Star Wars and Lord of the Rings fail to leave a dent. And with 9.5 million subscribers worldwide, a large portion of WoW's fanbase had no idea who Illidan, Arthas and company were before they first logged onto the game.
But beyond the attention to details and the flavor of the setting, there's one thing that made sure so many people got hooked to the world of Azeroth: accessibility.
Accessibility means making sure the player has a pleasant experience every step of the way when he plays a game, from the first moments until the end (or, more aptly in the case of WoW, until he's hopelessly hooked.) The first 20 levels in WoW are a testament to that philosophy. When you start the game, you're not overwhelmed with options and abilities. You're simply asked to customize your avatar, then are trust in the game, where you're handheld through the first levels of the game. As it stands, the first 20 levels are as pleasant, if not more, as many other games outside the MMO genre. And that is why Blizzard wins.
In a world where games are still thought of by some developers as difficult challenges and elitist playgrounds, it's a good sign for gamers everywhere that Blizzard was able to overcome the most hardcore of market segments with accessibility. Be that a lesson to all game developers out there.
So there you have it. Add my name to the long list of WoW addicts, inside and outside the industry; and ask around, we are legion. It's weird to play WoW, because you end up spending so much time in it that even hardcore videogame players look at you like you're a a freak with no life. And amongst ourselves, we recognize one another with strange expressions and a tendency to argue which is between between Alliance and Horde (answer: Horde, of course.)
And if you see a Blood Elf Warlock called Ashmael on the Kul Tiras server, don't hesitate to say hello. Or /wave if you're Alliance.
You know, so I know who to kill.
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Accessibility is the subject of the hour in most game developper sphere. Those who are not yet understanding this concept might find the end of their pocket not so far ahead as the elite crowd that form the hardcore gamer public is no longer big enough to sustain todays game budget.
Of course, said budget is subject to another discussion :S
You're right, Gizz… I think the problem, though, is that accessibility is really not that easy to do. I've seen a lot of games confuse accessibility with simplicity, for instance; or thinking anything can be made accessible with a clever tutorial tacked at the end of the production cycle…
So it's no wonder everyone is still talking about it. 🙂
True, but at least they started to talk about it. But, you nailed it when you said that accessibility is not a concept that is … accessible 🙂 It's a science just as game metrics are.
"Accessibility is not accessible."
HAH! That's so quotable. 😀
Are you in the game industry, Gizz, by the way? You sound like it… 🙂
AH! I just recognized you, you devious bastard. 😉
you could say that … 🙂


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Q: Why child process inherit parent process's sys.modules in python program on linux? Background:
I try to run a subprocess by Process,and use os.setuid to  limit child process's authority.
What I want to limit is :

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*do not read file on disk by linux user authority control;

*through 1,limit child process load customize part,such as config.py or others.
Totally,I try to use source to load a part not from local ,such from minio storage.
Try useing child process to run source part,and use linux user control to make the children process more safe(could in control).
Questions comes
I develop the program on windows, the logics,parent process will load local part,such config.py(parent process can be as root user), shows:
through  print(sys.modules) ,the children process not use the module part which parent process had load.(not get a key named config,value point to config.py)
To run on linux,I do chmod 0700 to change authority.
Through print(sys.modules),show the children process had load yet the config(had a key named config ,value point to config.py)
Why comes this different? I had never searched anything about it.
Also,could any one tell me ,how to get the target(run source part not local more safe) with other ways?
Thanks very much.
Comparison record

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*if process not load config.py before

I run python shell with root control and use os.setuid change to other user,import config will get the
Permission denied error.

*load config.py before

the same as above,but first load config ,then use os.setuid to change user,finally do import config,it runs ok.
This is because for: python process will find module first from sys.modules,which is a module cache??

*pop key from sys.modules in children process

seems ok ,when I do sys.modules.pop("config")(:means,do import config failed for Permission denied)
Could anyway more better or pythonic?

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Then There Was Deep Ellum's Better Block ...
Robert Wilonsky | November 1, 2010 | 4:24pm
We began the day by taking a look back at yesterday's Arts District Better Block, an edible experiment augmented by the goings-on up and down Flora. But Grimes reminded me earlier: Saturday was also Deep Ellum's turn up to the Better Block chopping block, courtesy organizer Brandon Castillo's attempt to replicate earlier successes along Davis Street in Oak Cliff. At which point Patrick Michels chimed in and said he'd driven past the set-up and was not impressed. Said he: "Looked like the scene of a riot three hours after it'd been broken up."
Patrick "Car-Free" Kennedy agrees. Over on Walkable DFW he posts his account of the day's doings and writes there was nothing much doing at all, matter of fact. Which may have something to do with the fact Castillo, who lives in Plano, built his Better Block all by his lonesome and without the support of the community -- all the makings of a cautionary tale. (And, perhaps, just maybe, could be, possibly the Rally to Restore Sanity offshoot at Lee Harvey's kept some folks otherwise preoccupied.) Writes Kennedy, who offers copious visual proof, Deep Ellum's Better Block failed because it was lifeless, bereft of energy -- a wall of steel barricades and empty storefronts, not a panoply of greenery and people.
The common emotion of suburban style development is one of fear, of retrenchment, backing away from any form of engagement with anyone else, the bad scary "other." The emotion behind the Better Block is one of love, of re-engagement, of curiosity of what others are up to, and wanting to meet and be around other people.
But the emotion that has made the Better Block so successful is brazenness. Where bureaucracy, political timidity, or ineptitude all too often prevent places for people, the Better Block just did it, inspired by an outgrowth of frustration with all of the above.
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While the phrase "Washington Consensus" was coined in reference to the neoliberal economic reforms championed by northern development experts, it came to represent, more broadly, a U.S.-centric perspective and style of governance. In the past decade these policies and their associated worldview have been subject to deepening dissent and outright refusal: in the ballot box and in the collective re-visioning of economic and political futures for the region. Latin American Studies, though generally distanced from the policies of the Washington Consensus, have nonetheless developed under the shadow of US-centric perspectives and premises. Building on the thematic focus of LASA2006, we continue to encourage "de-centering" our study of the region, emphasizing the enrichment that results when suppressed or marginalized voices come forcefully into dialogue with those who have commanded the center stage. This principle applies both to north-south relations of knowledge production, and to parallel inequities along the lines of race, class, gender and region within specific countries and locales. For LASA2007, we make a special call for methodological innovation and scrutiny: what happens when our approaches to the study of history, society, politics and culture in Latin America explicitly incorporate the horizontal, collaborative, and egalitarian principles that might be contra-posed to the perspective of the Washington Consensus? How does this transform our scholarship, and how does the resulting knowledge relate to the new (or perhaps renewed) visions of Nuestra América that political actors throughout the hemisphere are hard at work to put into practice?


Chemisquy, María, Francisco Prevosti, Gabriel Martin, and David Flores. 2015. "Evolution of molar shape in didelphid marsupials (Marsupialia: Didelphidae): analysis of the influence of ecological factors and phylogenetic legacy ." Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 173, 217-235.
Chemisquy, María and Francisco Prevosti. 2014. "It takes more than large canines to be a sabretooth predator." Mastozoología Neotropical, 21 (1): 27-36.
Chemisquy, Maria and Francisco Prevosti. 2013. "Evaluating the clade size effect in alternative measures of branch support." Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research, 51, 260-273.
Chemisquy, Maria and David Flores. 2012. "Taxonomy of the southernmost populations of Philander (Didelphimorphia, Didelphidae), with implications for the systematics of the genus." Zootaxa, 3841, 60-72.
Prevosti, Francisco, Guillermo Turazzini, and María Chemisquy. 2010. "Morfología craneana en tigres dientes de sable: alometría, función y filogenia." Ameghiniana, 47, 239-256.
Prevosti, Francisco and María Chemisquy. 2010. "The impact of missing data on real morphological phylogenies: influence of the number and distribution of missing entries." Cladistics, 26, 326-339.


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Telavi Wine Cellar () ist ein privatisiertes Weingut mit Weinkellerei in Georgien.

Der Betrieb nimmt eine Vorreiterstelle hinsichtlich Qualitätssteigerung der Weingüter im Georgien ein. Die 1915 gegründete Kellerei wurde 1999 privatisiert. Man besitzt 450 ha eigene Weinberge, davon stehen 200 ha im Ertrag (Stand: 2005). Zusätzlich werden jährlich rund 2.000 Tonnen Trauben hinzugekauft. Inmitten der Rebflächen des Betriebs soll eine Halle für den Maschinenpark entstehen.

Rebsortenspiegel
Neben den typischen regionalen Sorten, wie Rkatsiteli oder Saperavi, baut Telavi auch internationale Sorten wie Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot oder Chardonnay aus.

Ertragsbegrenzung
Zu Sowjetzeiten lag der Ertrag der Weinberge des Weinguts bei etwa 10 Tonnen pro Hektar. Heute werden maximal 7 Tonnen angestrebt. Nicht mehr alles was die Bauern anliefern kann kritiklos ausgebaut und abgefüllt werden. Doch es ist langwierig, die Weinbauern als Lieferanten von der Umstellung auf geringere Erntemengen zu überzeugen. Hier wird noch zu viel an Masse statt Klasse gedacht. Die Reduzierung des Ertrags allein bringt nicht die gewünschte Endqualität. Die Lieferanten müssen auch lernen die physiologische Reife zu berücksichtigen. Die Devise: Wer zuerst kommt, kauft zuerst, ist in Georgien noch immer verbreitet. Dies hat zur Folge, dass die begehrten Rotweinsorten zuerst abgeerntet werden, ohne dass sie sich richtig färben und die weniger gefragten Weißweinsorten dagegen bis zum Schluss hängen bleiben.

Das Ergebnis sind gerbstofflastige, unreife Rotweine und säurearme, überreife Weißweine. Hieraus kann selbst der beste Önologe keine Spitzenweine mehr erzeugen. Telavi will sich daher aus der Abhängigkeit anliefernder Weinbauern befreien und das zu verarbeitende Traubengut ausschließlich in eigenen Anlagen selbst erzeugen.

Ein weiterer Vorteil ist hierbei die ganzjährige Kontrolle der Weinbergsflächen. Die flachen Lagen und langen Rebzeilen (etwa 100 m) bieten insgesamt beste Voraussetzungen für einen Maschineneinsatz. Aufgrund des niedrigen Lohnniveaus ist Handarbeit im Allgemeinen jedoch billiger. Pro Hektar wird mit etwa einer Arbeitskraft gerechnet.

Önologische Methoden
Man verfügt über temperaturkontrollierte Weintanks, auch wenn diese nur mit Bauschaum als Isolationsmaterial gedämmt sind. Die besten Produkte werden rebsortenrein auf die Flasche gezogen, aber auch Cuvees aus heimischen und internationalen Sorten erreichen die Ansprüche westlicher Konsumenten.

Als Rarität konnte 2005 erstmals ein selbst ausgebauter Eiswein vorgestellt werden, der bei −11 °C gelesen wurde.

Eigene Rebschule
Seit 2005 werden Rieslingreben veredelt. Die Edelreiser hierzu kommen aus Deutschland. Die Amerikanerunterlagen SO4 und 5BB stammen aus betriebseigenen Muttergärten (12 ha). Insgesamt veredelt der Betrieb pro Jahr ca. 1,5 Mio. Reben. Die Anwuchsrate liegt bei etwa 50 %.

Randaktivitäten
Ein Projekt, das David Maisuradze demnächst in die Tat umsetzen will, ist die Gründung eines Betriebs, um Tanks vor Ort zusammenzubauen, so dass nur noch der Stahl und nicht die montierten Fässer ins Land transportiert werden müssen. Auch alle anderen Hilfsstoffe und Maschinen müssen, größtenteils aus Italien, teilweise auch aus Deutschland, eingeführt werden. Zwar gibt es in Georgien eine Glasfabrik, die Qualität ist jedoch noch nicht befriedigend.

Marktposition
Heute werden Telavi Weine unter anderem nach Deutschland vertrieben.

Siehe auch
Weinbau in Georgien, Telawi

Weingut in Georgien
Telawi

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The review of the Oscars many were waiting for from President Donald Trump is finally in.
Trump told Breitbart in an interview published Monday that the Oscars ceremony on Sunday night made its final gaffe — at first giving best picture to the wrong movie, "La La Land," instead of rightful winner "Moonlight" — because it was too busy commenting on politics.
"I think they were focused so hard on politics that they didn't get the act together at the end," Trump said. "It took away from the glamour of the Oscars. It didn't feel like a very glamorous evening. I've been to the Oscars. There was something very special missing, and then to end that way was sad."
In particular, Oscars host Jimmy Kimmel mocked and goaded Trump multiple times, in a blistering opening monologue and then later live-tweeting at the president. Several winners chimed in with political thoughts during their acceptance speeches.
Trump has tweeted about the Oscars in the past, usually disapprovingly, but he stayed away from tweeting about the event on Sunday night.
Presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway mistakenly announced "La La Land" as the best picture winner after being handed the wrong envelope, and after a mix-up, the "Moonlight" team finally came onstage to accept the honor.


At ModCloth we'd periodically have a themed potluck lunch. We had themes like "Mexican" and "Pie", but one of the unsurprisingly popular ones was "Breakfast". And one of my co-workers made these waffles that were just amazing, the best waffles I'd ever had in my life. By far.
I learned that these were called "Liège Waffles" and they were also Belgian. They're distinguished by having a crispier outside, due to carmelized sugar, and by their chewiness, which I think comes from being a dough-based rather than batter-based waffle.
For some reason those waffles popped into my mind lately, and I emailed the co-worker and asked him for some tips. He pointed me at this recipe along with a few additional pointers. One waffle iron and bag of pearl sugar later and we're off!
Read that recipe and keep a mental counter of the time required – it adds up, quickly. There's a lot of time to let the dough rise and even more to let it rest in the fridge, so it's not something you can do on a whim. The person who pointed me to the recipe said to be sure to start in the early afternoon, otherwise you'll be up at 2 AM for steps 6-8.
While the recipe is fussy I'd say it's not really that difficult. I was able to do it without a stand mixer, which I'm pretty sure would've made the process a lot easier. In particular step 5 results in some really thick dough, and the cheap hand mixer I used complained mightily.
The pearl sugar – I almost typed "Perl sugar" there – isn't something you'll probably find in your local grocery. While I think it's an unsubstitutable ingredient, fortunately it's available on Amazon as well as the Waffle Cabin and probably other places.
Something the recipe didn't mention is where to put the dough on the iron. Your waffle iron's directions tell you how to pour batter, but not what to do with dough. You'd figure this out eventually, but I found it was better to place it offcenter, a little toward the rear.
The reason is that when you bring down the lid you'll pull the dough toward you, and when the dough expands it'll be harder to keep the lid closed if there's dough toward the front. And you'll probably need to keep a hand on it anyway to keep it closed – it's thick dough!
One of the many things the recipe demands specificity about is temperature – between 365 and 370, ouch! Unfortunately I have neither an infrared thermometer nor a waffle iron with degree demarcations for the heat, just abstract numbers.
I didn't find any other pointers about how these numbers (between 1 and 6) map to temperatures. So to help others (including future me): I set it a little above 4, though I lowered it a little for the last waffle because of the carmelized sugar sticking to the iron.
BTW, if you have good ideas about how to clean the carmelized sugar off let me know.
And finally, the verdict – everybody loved them! I got some good-natures teasing because it took so long to make, but nobody complained about the results. You can eat them as-is – no syrup or anything is needed because each waffle has so much sugar. I added some fruit, though I think strawberries will be better in-season, especially after I've made this recipe a few more times.


Joshua was my attendant when I lived in NY. Currently, he is serving a 40 year to life sentnence in a maximum security prison located in Upstate New York. It was an election year for thr prosecutor, the evidence failed to supprt the allegations, the judge misdirected the jury, and on and on as is common in US courts. Joshua's appeal is underway. He;s doing it pro se (on his own). Any one know a defense attorney for Josh?
If you would like to write to him, you can e-mail me at cojoe420@yahoo.com. I will forward your corresopondence to him. Prisoners in New York State are not allowed to solicit pen pals.


As censorship descends across Australia and NZ, another multi-billion dollar hit to agriculture in Nebraska, with up to $1 billion in agricultural damages.
Excessive snow has delayed planting and harvests.
The Club of Rome endorses Youth4Climate -- can't make this stuff up. Christian breaks it down.


I am selling a 1998 Acura Integra LS. This vehicle is currently being driver daily and has just shy of 118,000 miles on it. I am the second owner of it. The vehicle is in good condition but does show signs of being 20 years old. The body still shines but has a small amount of rust near the rear wheels and scratches around the body. The interior is basic cloth. I do not have to sell the vehicle so the price is fairly firm. If you have an offer, send it but won't budge too far on it. Any questions ask away.
ABS light on and the E-brake light. I don't feelan issue with either.
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DESPITE ONLY HAVING BEEN IDENTIFIED SOME 25 YEARS AGO, LEGIONELLA PNEUMOPHILA (THE CAUSATIVE AGENT OF LEGIONNAIRES' DISEASE) IS NO NEW ORGANISM. MEDICAL HISTORY IS LITTERED WITH EVIDENCE THAT THIS ORGANISM HAS WREAKED HAVOC LONG BEFORE PEOPLE KNEW ITS IDENTITY. EVERY YEAR ABOUT 5-10% OF PNEUMONIA CASES ARE CAUSED BY THIS CREATURE, AND THE MORTALITY RATE CAN SOAR TO AS HIGH AS 30% IF UNTREATED. LEGIONELLA ASSESSMENTS AND TESTING IS CRITICAL.
Insight Safety provide Legionella testing throughout Durham, Newcastle, Gateshead, Hexham, Berwick, Stanley, Consett, Fenham, Sunderland, Ponteland and Chester le Street.
The bacteria's evolution enabled it to exploit modern technology as means of propagation and so Legionnaires' Disease is not an unfamiliar disease to most of us. However, for many, there are still unanswered questions; such as, how can technology favour a dangerous organism, and – more importantly – how safe are we from this airborne threat?
Legionella is a Gram negative, rod-shaped bacteria measuring about 0.3-0.9 microns by 1.5-5 microns. It is an aerobic microbe, meaning that it requires oxygen to live, and has unusual nutritional requirements – high levels of the amino acid cysteine, inorganic iron and low concentrations of salt – as opposed to a large number of other pathogens. It is also unusually tolerant to high levels of chlorine, low pH and high temperatures (they grow nicely at temperatures between 28 and 45 degrees Celsius) – all of which would strike down the normal pathogen.
There are currently at least 34 species of Legionella, and more than 23 serogroups of L. pneumophila. Serogroup 1 is responsible for more than 80% of all Legionella infections; however serogroups 4 – 6 and other species such as L. bozemanii, L. longbeachae and L. maceachernii have been known to cause Legionnaires' Disease as well.
Where can Legionella be found?
Legionella is ubiquitous in natural freshwater sources such as rivers, ponds and hot springs, usually living as parasites of a number of amoebae. They can also be found in the waters of air-conditioning cooling towers, spas, fountains and potable water sources such as taps, faucets and showerheads. L. longbeachae is usually found in soil, and is transmitted in a most fascinating fashion, which will be discussed later.
In the environment, Legionella parasitises free-living amoebae such as Naegleria and Hartmanella. It also infects macrophages and a number of other components of the human cell-mediated immune system.
Scientists have also isolated L. pneumophila from calves who had died of pneumonia. In the second case, fatal pneumonia caused by L. pneumophila was determined as the cause of death.
How does Legionella infect us?
The primary mode of transmission is by inhalation of aerosolised water droplets containing Legionella. Once inside, it is gobbled up by patrolling alveolar macrophages, who extend a single pseudopod from their cell surface and drag Legionella into them. Under normal circumstances, a 'captured' bacteria is subsequently packaged inside a membrane called a phagosome, which will then fuse with a lysosome.
However, Legionella has found a way to stop this fusion from occurring, which means that this parasitic little bacteria is now safely tucked away in a little parcel in a large white blood cell that restlessly roams about the lungs. Now that it does not need to fear being attacked by other components of the immune system, it can begin to multiply inside the macrophage, using the cell as a mobile home and the stuff inside it as food. Eventually, when the children and great-grandchildren of the original Legionella have exhausted the food supply, they burst open the macrophage, thus killing it, and surge out in search of new homes. This will continue to go on and on until they are stopped, or until they have done immense damage to the human host.
What are the symptoms of infection by Legionella?
The less severe form of Legionella infection is Pontiac Fever, which manifests itself as a self-limiting flu-like illness. The incubation period is remarkably short – in terms of hours to several days – and symptoms will include malaise, muscle aches (myalgia), fever, chills and headache. Patients will, however, typically recover completely within one week.
Legionnaires' Disease is the more severe manifestation of Legionella infection. The incubation period for Legionnaires' Disease is 2 to ten days. Symptoms typically include a dry (non-productive) cough and difficulty in breathing, as well as flu-like symptoms such as fever, headache, chills, myalgia and overwhelming lethargy. The onset of pneumonia is abrupt. Chest X-rays will reveal signs of pneumonia, either in a distinct area ('lobar') or in a 'patchy' pattern throughout the lungs. Sputum is occasionally produced, often containing inflammation, but Gram staining will reveal no bacteria in the sputum. Failure of the pneumonia to respond to traditional pneumonia-combating antibiotics such as expanded-spectrum cephalosporins and aminoglycosides usually confirms the disease. If the patient is not treated by this stage, prognosis is poor.
Lately, infection by Legionella has also been linked to acute purulent arthritis.


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Can the Philadelphia Eagles turn the corner and start building for the future?
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After years of poor decisions, Eagles fans simply want their team to start performing on the field.
by Leonidas Victory
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Video of the Day: Analysts say the New England Patriots are still the best option for Tom Brady
The Chip Kelly Experiment is Over.
At one time, Chip Kelly was one of the hottest names in college and NFL football. As the head coach of Oregon, Chip Kelly brought that program to new heights. He was a different kind of football coach, one who was focused on bringing speed to the field. He was always an exciting coach to watch. His teams had several characteristics in common.
Speed Advantage
Using Full Field for Plays
Turnovers on Defense
Aggressive Style of Play
In the NFL, he was a decent head coach.
However, he was a terrible general manager. Often times, it is difficult for coaches to perform both roles correctly.
Over time, he would eventually dismantle the roster of the Eagles and leave them in the spot that they are today. There are a lot of people who are interested in figuring out where the Eagles go next. After a ton of roster moves, many Eagles fans simply want to stick with the same team for a while. Over the next couple of years, the Eagles have to start building for the future instead of trying short term moves.
Quarterback.
The quarterback situation in Philadelphia is one of the most interesting in the league. After a ton of trades, the Eagles finally got Sam Bradford for their team. Many people think he is the most over paid person in the entire NFL. Not only does he lack a dual threat ability, but he also is someone who has struggled to stay healthy. The Eagles have to start looking at their offense as something in a full rebuilding mode.
They had a great running back in Demarco Murray, but Chip Kelly traded him away to the Cowboys.
2016 Outlook.
After going 7-9 last year, the Eagles are looking to make the playoffs. The issue for them is that they were not able to take advantage of a bad division last year. There are a lot of holes to fill for this team to compete at a high level. The good News is that the team signed Fletcher Cox to a mega deal this offseason.
The defense is solid, but the offense has a lot of issues. The Eagles could make the playoffs this year, but many people would be surprised if that were to happen. The official prediction is that the Eagles match their win total from 2015.
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Let's talk about power cues.
Things like this: when feeling unconfident, duck into the bathroom or an empty meeting room and adopt a super woman pose (hands on hips, feet wide apart) for ten minutes. Do this and you'll start to automatically feel more confident.
Sounds a little nutz, but if you don't believe me then watch this Ted video by Amy Cuddy.
I digress – back to this book on seven power cues. Adopt them and (according to the author) become a become the type of leader that walks into a room and charms the pants off everyone.
To avoid any suspense – here's the seven cues: self awareness, non-verbal communication, unconcious messages, your voice, signals you send, intiutition (unconcious mind) and telling stories.
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July 26, 2018 by Moviejawn Admin in reviews, rosalie kicks, rosalie kicks!
Directed by Carlos López Estrada
Starring: Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal, Janina Gavankar
Running time 1 hour 35 minutes
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport
I don't think I have ever watched a movie quite like this and hopefully it won't be the last time. Everyone needs to see this movie, preferably with someone, because there is a lot to unpack and discuss.
Blindspotting, the feature film debut from director Carlos López Estrada has a lot to say. In just a little over ninety minutes, it manages to present a copious amount of thoughts regarding race, class, violence, and the stereotypes that our society perpetuates. The amount of subject matters that this flick raises, and the way in which it was crafted, tells me that its writers, Daveed Diggs and Rafael Casal, whom also star, have had these messages on their mind for a while. When watching the film, it felt as if this story had been bottled up inside Diggs and Casal, because it simply explodes on screen and it is hard not to feel its effects.
Set in Oakland, the movie tells the story of two life-long friends, Collin and Miles. Collin, portrayed by Daveed Diggs is finishing out his probation sentence and has only a mere three days left until it is completed. Collin and Miles work together at a moving company. Throughout the film, we are witness to Collin striving to make changes in his life for the better. While Miles chooses to live a chaotic life filled with mayhem and turmoil, because he can.
The entire plot of this story is driven by a single night that went wrong and landed Collin in jail. Collin isn't the only one to blame for this incident, but he is the only one paying the consequence. Miles, on the other hand, seems to have led a life of destruction with no repercussion. Throughout the course of the three days left of Collin's probation, he is being tested. Unfortunately, many of the compromising situations he finds himself in are brought upon him by the reckless Miles.
There is a line in the film that Colin's probation officer says to him, "You're a convicted felon until proven otherwise." This has stuck with me. For many, it is believed that if you do the crime you pay with time. This is just a falsity. For many, even after their sentence is complete, they continue to pay. Their lives are forever changed, especially for those who are not white. Even if a person of color finds themselves to not be a convicted felon, they still face other challenges within society.
This story made me realize and think about how hard it is for some people to simply just live their lives. There is a scene in which Miles' girlfriend, Ashley (Jasmine Cephas Jones), is given a pamphlet instructing her how to talk to her child, Sean, about cops. Later in the movie, we see the impact the talk has on Sean. What initially starts as a playful altercation between Sean and Collin, goes too far, causing Collin to raise his voice. This, in turn, frightens the child and leaves him exclaiming "don't shoot, don't shoot!". The look of terror in Collin's eyes punched me in the gut. For him, it revives the memories of seeing a young black man being gunned down in the street by an officer. My heart filled with sadness for those that are unable to live their lives without fear.
I was not raised to be afraid of other people, especially those that I was informed are doing a job to protect and serve. This film made me realize that the way in which white people go about their lives is with blinders on, unaware of what is happening around them and taking the simple things in life for granted, like being able to walk down the street at night. The environments in which we grow up in and the beliefs that these situations instill in us, don't always ring true for others. I grew up in a household, where I was told to trust police. My father, a Vietnam Vet, respects the boys and girls in blue and, in turn, this was expected of me as well. It was not until I went to college and began to interact with other individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds that I realized, cops aren't a friend to all. Most times cops aren't a friend to anyone. Cops are just like everybody, human. Some humans are good, some are bad. I believe my father would feel different about the police if they were hunting down his people.
Something I feel this movie points out so well, is that as a society we spend a lot of time passing judgment based on an outward appearance. Whether it is the color of their skin, the clothes they are wearing or the way in which they style their hair. It takes a lot of effort to get to truly know someone. We live in an era now, in which a simple swipe to the right or left will decide whether you are destined to meet. How does one decide about a person if they have not even spoken a single word to them? There was a great example of this in the film. In which Miles and Colin attended a house party. A black man encountered Miles in the kitchen and immediately made assumptions about Miles due to his teeth plate and manner of speaking. Due to this and the issues of gentrification within Oakland, he referred to Miles as a "culture vulture", not realizing that Miles had spent his entire life in the neighborhood. Simply because he was white, didn't mean that he was not from Oakland. It was so great, to see this played out in this way. It shows that no one is immune to stereotyping.
This film may have some comedic moments, when it comes to the interactions between Collin and Miles, but it is by no means a comedy. It is more than that. It is a much-needed moving story that is giving us a commentary on the world in which we find ourselves. More films need to be made like this to help us understand one another.
For some people, they are not given a choice. Instead, the way in which they live their lives is chosen for them by others. Go watch this movie and then let's talk about it.
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A few Days a ago, John Jennings, a talented designer, illustrator, writer, and associate Professor at SUNY Buffalo, made quite the social media buzz with art he created and titled ##BLKPWRTWITTR
Money Tech Times caught up with the creative educator, and got into the mind that created this powerful digital age art.
1 ) Of course I have to ask the obvious first question what Inspired the piece?
Unfortunately, the inspiration for the piece was the senseless and racially motivated
murders of nine innocent black Americans in the historic Mother Emanuel
AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
I was just stunned and torn apart by the thought of those nine families having
to deal with such an unwarranted and horrible act.
I was going through the outpouring of emotions via social media; the rage,
the pain, and the sorrow and I saw one of my facebook friends..I don't
remember who…mention something about Black Twitter has been so
useful in dealing with political issues in our country and how this would
be no different.
I decided to make something to deal with how I was feeling but, also
to show unity via a symbol. Ironically, I am not a huge user of Twitter.
I do know, however, that Twitter has been used to organize, spread information,
and do critical analyses of current events by black scholars and activists regarding
I wanted to make something that represented that. So, I amalgamated
the Twitter symbol with the classic notion of a "black power"
2) What is the Official name you have given it?
#BLK PWR TWITTR
3) What are your Plans for the piece ? Any Marketing or Merchandising plans?
The only plans I ever had for the image was to show solidarity and for people
to be able to use it to connect, share and rally around.
Currently I am selling [BLKPWRTWITTR] shirts here on society 6 (at the behest of a number of
black Twitter users).
I have no other marketing or merchandising plans for this image.
However, any profit made off of the shirt will be donated to the Emanuel
AME Church.
The image was created in the spirit of protest and inspired by the
pain of the event that occurred. I want no profit from anything like that.
I only want the image to encourage dialogue and change in our country.
I am tired of the profits reaped from exploitation, pain, and violence in our
lives.
4) is there a reaction or comment about your #BLK PWR TWITTR Symbol that stood out the most to you?
There were a handful of people who accused me of being "an idiot", "perpetuating hate", "being
for segregation",and other things. Of course, the symbol represents quite the opposite. For some reason, in the West, we have been taught to draw lines in the sand and either be "for" or
'against" something. If you are "for" black unity then you can't be "for" anything else. Nine Americans were killed in that church because they were black. That was the main reason. However, when we start to have real conversations about racialized violence..people want to change the subject and shut down. It boggles my mind how little racial literacy exists in our country. People have no idea about the differences between chauvinism, bigotry, prejudice and racism. The problems we face are systemic and wildly complex and until we, as a unified, country sit down and talk about these centuries old wounds. We will see more violence and confusion in our country and this will never get solved.
Black people didn't ASK to be black people. Our identity was constructed out of a need
to "other" us. When we took that identity and made it something to be proud of…then
all kinds of problems start to happen. How dare we be beautiful? How dare we be
successful? How dare we survive? Despite all the odds…we PERSIST. This our
homeland and for good or ill we will fight to make it a better place for our progeny.
I am NOT African-American or some other hyphenated trendy PC term of the
I AM BLACK..and I am so proud to be the descendant of those people who fought, marched,
and died so I could have a better life.
5) The Last few years have been especially atrocious for Black People in America, what do you think the solution is?
It's far too complex to answer in one interview.
I do think it's going to get worse before it gets better though. The powers that be refuse
to see these "isolated incidents" as part of a systemic, deliberate, deep seated problem.
As long as people like Dylann Roof are treated as "lone gunmen" and not the latest
in a historically proven culture of racialized violence in our country…more of these issues
may plague our country.
I don't know. I am afraid for the future I'm sorry to say.
6) You often have dialogue about afrofuturism, how does the piece intersect with that dialogue?
The Black Twitter piece will be in an artshow I am co-curating with my good friend and colleague
Dr. Reynaldo Anderson. Twitter and the networks that allow us to communicate are extensions
of the black community now. The original definition of the cultural production that we call
Afrofuturism talked about cybernetic bodies, black subjectivity, and future spaces. The internet
and all it's affordances are now part of our experiences as human beings. For good or ill..
it's just the beginning of how various types of technology (both analog and digital) have and
will continue to expand how we interact with one another. The image I did is just an avatar
for a much larger community, a much larger goal, and a much larger movement. Our race
was constructed as a type of technology to mark us and control us within the frameworks of
colonization and slavery. Now we have hacked that identity, turned it inside out, and use it as as a weapon. Knowledge is power. Never has that been more true than now. The struggle for equality is a human struggle…and it is still raging on.
7) What projects are you working on now? which projects are you most Excited about?
I am working on a lot of things.
The most exciting thing I am doing is with my long-time collaborator and friend
Damian Duffy. We have the honor of adapting Octavia Butler's classic story
KINDRED into a graphic novel. We are back on track with that and working hard on it.
Also, the second issue of Black Kirby's KID CODE is on deck. That is a hip hop
time-travel adventure comic created by Stacey Robinson, Damian Duffy and myself.
It is coming out from Rosarium Publishing soon.
Also, from Rosarium is my hoodoo-detective story BLUE HAND MOJO. A Depression Era story about the fictitious
cousin of Robert Johnson and his redemption in post-Great Migration Chicago.
Blue Hand Mojo
I am also working a story with my friend Stuart Jaffe. The story, THE BLUESMAN,
is based on a series of short novels featuring an extra-dimensional blues musician
who is also a magician and monster slayer. With his partner they roam the
back roads in search of evil creatures that would destroy our world.
Finally, I am working on a 10 part story called BOX OF BONES with author
Ayize Jama Everett. BOX OF BONES can be called the "Afrocentric HELL RAISER".
It's about black history, black rage, black culture and the tenuous connections and
intersections between right and wrong, good and evil, justice and revenge.
8) What do you think about the Black Economic Empowerment summit happening in Chicago August 1st?
To be honest with you, I hadn't heard of it before this question. However, I do feel that black people in our country don't have great training in the basics around economics, baking, and trade. So, any event that puts those issues to the forefront is a great idea, in my opinion.
White privilege is based in economic power. The more we understand that, the more we can figure out ways to circumvent those issues and move forward.
9) Where can people reach out to you?
My twitter handle is JIJennings.
Thanks so much for supporting me.
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North Carolina Democratic Party Announces Key Staff Hires Ahead of 2020 Battleground Elections
The North Carolina Democratic Party today announces new staff hires as the party expands ahead of the 2020 election cycle.With competitive races deciding control of the White House, the U.S. Senate, the Governor's mansion, and the state legislature on the ballot; 2020 will be a battleground year for North Carolina.
"Democrats in North Carolina are looking forward to incredible wins this November and our team is ready to hit the ground running to make that happen," NCDP Chairman, Wayne Goodwin said.
"The party is very excited to be welcoming so many talented staff members," NCDP Executive Director, Meredith Cuomo said. "As we head into one of the most important elections of our lifetime, our talented team will be able to put our party, and our individual candidates, in the best possible position to win this November."
The following staff have been hired ahead of the 2020 cycle:
Carson Pfingston – Voter Registration Director
Carson Pfingston joins the NCDP team from the League of Conservation Voters where he served as the Director of Campaign Operations. He has also served in organizing positions since 2007, including serving as Campaign Manager and Field Director with various Democratic campaigns. This cycle, Carson will manage the party's statewide voter registration efforts.
Seth Morris – Voter Protection Director
Seth Morris rejoins the NCDP team after spending time as a Legal Fellow at UNC Chapel Hill. In 2018, Morris served as NCDP's Voter Protection Director as part of the party's historic "Break the Majority" partnership with Governor Roy Cooper, which broke the Republican legislative supermajorities in both chambers. Seth holds a juris doctorate from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and will head the party's expansive voter protection program to ensure every vote counts.
Ian Shannon – Finance Director
Ian Shannon joins the NCDP team from the Office of Senator Jay Chaudhuri (SD-15) where he served as a Legislative Assistant. In 2018, he managed Sen. Natasha Marcus's race for State Senate, defeating three-term Republican incumbent Jeff Tarte. This cycle, Ian will manage the Party's fundraising efforts.
Lorenzo Pedro – Political Director
Lorenzo Pedro joins NCDP after most recently working as a Legislative Assistant in the office of Senator Kirk deViere (SD-19) and as the Deputy Finance Director for the Senate Democratic Caucus. Lorenzo serves as an Advisor on the Governor's Advisory Council on Hispanic & Latino Affairs. This cycle, Lorenzo will manage the party's efforts to connect with local stakeholders, leaders, opinion makers and elected officials.
Shawntay Anthony – Minority Affairs & Organizing Director
Shawntay Anthony, a Union County native, most recently served as Dan McCready's Director of Community Engagement during the 2019 Ninth Congressional District Special Election. Previously, Shawntay has worked with progressive firms with a focus on organizing, and in other roles with various corporations and organizations. As Minority Affairs Director, she will focus on promoting diversity and inclusion in the party's organizing efforts and making lasting connections with minority communities across the state.
Brigid Godfrey – Deputy Communications Director
Brigid Godfrey joins the NCDP team from Virginia where she worked with the Virginia House Democratic Caucus, helping to flip the House of Delegates for the first time in two decades. She has previously worked as an organizer on races in Maryland, Virginia and California. Brigid will focus on highlighting the work of the party, in addition to supporting Democratic legislative candidates across the state.
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QB Index: Why are Kaepernick, Cam, Wilson struggling?
Published: Nov. 6, 2014 at 11:42 a.m.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2014 at 01:43 p.m.
After nine weeks, there are a lot of great options when choosing the best quarterback this season. I'm more interested in the group of young players still trying to reach that level.
Cam Newton, Russell Wilson, and Colin Kaepernick are all coming off some of their worst games of the season. The 49ers have a weekly identity crisis, and Kaepernick's play isn't helping matters. Jim Harbaugh might only have eight games left with him.
The Seahawks' passing game is out of synch, with Wilson going through the worst two-game stretch of his career in terms of yards per attempt. Newton, meanwhile, has seen his speed on the ground return just in time for his accuracy as a passer to vanish. He's always been a streaky player, and has followed up the best five-game stretch throwing the ball of his career with three rough outings.
We forget that this is how the maturation of a franchise quarterback is supposed to go. No one said finding consistency at the position was easy.
On to the rankings. These are based on 2014 play only.
There is very little separating this group. Brady's arm strength stood out in windy conditions last week. No one is better at whipping fastballs up the seams. ... Luck's Monday night performance nicely encapsulated his entire season. He made more than enough insane tosses for big plays to make up for a few early misses.
This is the offense that Roethlisberger fans have always wanted. He has speedy receivers who can take advantage of his big arm, a solid running game, and an offensive line that is good enough. For the second straight week, it was striking how few improvised plays Roethlisberger needed to put up six touchdowns. It's a great sign for the next five years of his career that he's better than ever at timing throws from the pocket. He's improving, even if he's losing part of what has always made him unique.
Rivers' game in Miami was not quite the meltdown the box score indicated. I had him marked for just four bad throws before the score was 27-0, and his first interception came as he was hit. (He threw four passes on the day while hit.) After facing a huge deficit in the second half, the Rivers of 2012 came out. He forced a few passes while trying to make big plays, but the 37-0 final score was more about the dominant Dolphins pass rush and a terrible Chargers defensive performance.
Wilson's receivers aren't winning one-on-one battles. Jermaine Kearse and Doug Baldwin only give Wilson tight windows to throw to, and Wilson often leaves the pocket when someone doesn't break free. There were a surprising amount of miscommunication and throws against Oakland where the intended receiver wasn't even clear. His pass protection was poor, and his best plays were screens. The Seahawks' line is banged up and the return of tight end Zach Miller will help immeasurably.
To put it another way: The Seahawks defense essentially handed Wilson 20 free points Sunday. And yet the Raiders still kept the game competitive in Seattle.
Ryan Tannehill: He's playing like a cross of 2012 Robert Griffin III and 2013 Nick Foles. Tannehill is playing under control, but the biggest improvements have come from the players and scheme around him. Jarvis Landry, Mike Wallace and Lamar Miller are making plays for Tannehill. (Landry is a keeper as a versatile, fluid wideout who can do a little of everything.) Tannehill had all day to throw against San Diego, and he's more than capable of pulling off four to five impressive athletic feats per game. He did it as a rookie, too.
Don't underestimate the impact that the read-option plays have made for Tannehill and this offense. San Diego's defense was comical in its attempts to identify who actually had the ball last week. The Chargers have truly missed Manti Te'o because his replacements and their linebacker group in general have been terrible.
Mark Sanchez: He came out firing against Houston, showing a confidence and aggressiveness that was lacking toward the end of his New York days. Sanchez has always been at his best in the hurry up offense, and he can let Chip Kelly's scheme do a lot of the work for him. Sanchez also picked up one key first down last week running that Nick Foles never would have.
Alex Smith: I hate the word "efficient" for quarterbacks, but it really applies to Smith's season. He only tried two long passes last week, and he connected on both of them. The Chiefs' offense is the equivalent of the sleeper hold. A strong game in Buffalo this week would move him a tier.
Michael Vick: He's moving up, if only because his first start was an upgrade over two poor relief outings. The biggest problem was Vick's reaction to pressure, and some bad instincts about when to run.
Robert Griffin III: Anyone killing RGIII for his start last week only saw the highlights. His interception late in the first half turned the game around and his low throw to Pierre Garcon on fourth down late in the fourth quarter essentially ended the game. He played well for the most part otherwise, with some pretty deep throws and escapes from pressure. He didn't get rid of the ball quickly enough at times, but overall it was an encouraging performance. Pin the loss on the defense giving up 22 second-half points.
Colin Kaepernick: The 49ers can't decide what they are. When they go to a spread attack, their tackles can't hold up in pass protection. Everyone wants them to just "run the ball" but they struggled when they tried against St. Louis. Frank Gore has 39 carries for 107 yards over the last three weeks, for less than three yards per carry. When teams blitz Kaepernick, he hasn't shown the awareness to change plays or find checkdown passes.
Brandon Weeden: If Kyle Orton earned himself five more years in the league with his starts this year, Weeden could have written a ticket to No. 3 quarterback status with his performance against Arizona. Every pitch is a fastball.
Austin Davis: His play seems to be devolving by the week. No quarterback has done less in a "winning" performance all season than Davis against the 49ers.