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This is an exhilarating and exposed classic alpine ridge rock in the heart of the North Cascades, with about 10 pitches of up to 5.6 climbing and a lot of double rope raps on the way down. Small, competent parties are best on this route. Watch for afternoon thunderstorms! Move fast and watch for rope snags on the raps.


Gupta believes India's sports industry has momentum to touch $10 bn over 5-7 years.
MUMBAI: In 2017, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) had set a goal envisioning 30 crore kids playing at least one hour a day. This vision had to battle the mindsets of parents, schools and businesses, the main roadblock that would have come in the way.
Five years ago, the Indian sports industry only had two domestic leagues, but now there are over 15 leagues across kabaddi, football, wrestling, boxing and badminton.
He believes that the Khelo India school games, launched this year are perhaps the best marker of this shift. For the first time, the spotlight was on a grassroots sports program. 16-year old Nisar Ahmed, who missed breaking the world record in 100-metre sprint by 0.2 seconds, has now been selected as one of the 14 athletes to undergo training by Usain Bolt's coach in Jamaica. Another athlete is from Tamil Nadu named Sumathira Balakrishnan, who completed the 400 metre, just 1.38 seconds behind the Rio Olympics' gold winner. With scholarships being given to 734 young and upcoming sports stars in this edition itself, it has provided a template for shaping the future of these boys and girls.
Gupta believes that while there is no contention that sports is good for society, private enterprises have proven that sports is good for business as well. The sports start-up ecosystem is buzzing with activity. Entrepreneurs are building business models across the length and breadth of sports – from eduSports that enables schools to adopt sports education, Anthill Creations that creates cost effective play areas in unused spaces, 'Sports For All' to GoSporto that gives people access to playgrounds around them.
"All the startups have resulted in a step change in the sports industry, which has grown from $1.3 billion to $2.7 billion in just a matter of five years. And in my mind, this journey has only begun. Sports is still at 0.1 per cent share of our GDP, while globally the industry is sized at ~0.5 per cent of GDP share. Given where we are, we have the momentum to become a $10 billion industry in the next five to seven years," Gupta added.
Large corporates have already shown interest and committed their support to CII's "Making India Play" fund. The companies are Tata Trust, HCL, Ambuja Cement, Bharti Foundation and ACC.
"Overall contribution towards corporate social responsibility is close to $1.8 billion or approximately Rs 12,000 crore every year. Even if we invest half this fund, Rs 6,000 crore towards building this infrastructure and capabilities, we will be able to touch 12 crore kids in the first year itself. Over the next few years, we will be able to reach out to every single kid in the country. It can truly catapult sports to another orbit," he added.
In the end, Gupta urged all stakeholders present at the event and across the country to invest their CSR fund towards building sports.


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The Northern Trust Golf Live Stream 2021 : PGA Tour
PGA Tour Northern Trust Golf Live Online
From 19-22 August 2021
The Northern Trust is a PGA Tour golf event, previously called as The Barclays. This tournament rotates between the New York City area and the Boston area. It was first played as a FedEx Cup playoff system in 2007. The tournament field is limited, it includes 125 players on the FedEx regular season scoreboard.
The Northern Trust has won many world's top players such as Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Matt Kuchar, Jason Day, Adam Scott, Sergio García. Bryson DeChambeau won the four-stroke win in 2018 and became the youngest champion in the FedEx Cup era.
The Northern Trust has raised almost US$50 million for charities in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area since its inception in 1967, in 2018 it recorded US$1.865 million.
In 2019 for the third time in history, the Northern Trust was held at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey.
The PGA Tour announced in 2018 that the Northern Trust changed between the New York/New Jersey and Boston areas in 2019 and 2020. In 2020 the tour came back to New England and TPC Boston. From 2003-2018 the course organized the Dell Technologies Championship. The 2021 tournament will take place from 19-22 August 2021 at Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, NJ. Don't miss watching The Northern Trust PGA golf live streaming in high quality on your favorite Android phone. Moreover, you can access our service across the world without any VPN or Cable.
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A quick roundup of what I have seen this week on the web.
I launched the new site. Comments so far encouraging, even the spammers seem to like it so that's good. Still fixing bits as I go.
My good friend Rachel Shillcock aka @missrachilli did her first speaking gig. Really happy for her as she is very passionate about her work and has recently gone freelance. So look out for her on the web speaking scene in the coming years.
The first ever Smashing Conference was held in Freiberg, Germany. Speakers included Brad Frost, Andy Clarke, Mark Boulton and many others.
Do you have any news that you want to see mentioned next week? Let me know, I'd be happy to share it with everyone.


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Ohio State defensive back rises quickly on Mel Kiper Jr.'s big board
Connor O'Gara | 6 years ago
Two weeks ago, Mel Kiper Jr. was all in on Malik Hooker.
The Ohio State safety quickly emerged on draft boards everywhere because of the fast start that he and the Buckeye secondary was off to. Kiper had him at No. 19 overall in his first full season as a starter.
Hooker didn't make Kiper's big board this time, but another Buckeye defensive back did. OSU cornerback Marshon Lattimore cracked Kiper's board at No. 15.
Kiper explained why he gave Lattimore the bump:
"This is the year of the third-year sophomore, and Ohio State has two really good ones who could jump to the draft. Buckeyes safety Malik Hooker was in my previous Big Board, and this is Lattimore's first appearance. Lattimore (6-1, 190) is a first-year starter who struggled with a hamstring injury during his first two years in Columbus. He has been fantastic this season, standing out in a group of talented defenders. Lattimore tackles well and has locked down receivers; he has three interceptions. The cornerback class for the 2017 draft could be special, and Lattimore is in the top tier."
It's hard to argue with that. Lattimore has a team-high eight pass breakups and 11 passes defended. He only trails Hooker in interceptions and he's sixth on the team in tackles.
He also returned an interception for a touchdown:
Lattimore was one of three B1G players to make Kiper's top 25. Michigan's Jabrill Peppers came in at No. 3 and Michigan State's Malik McDowell was at No. 7, which is where both were slotted last time.
And while Kiper keeps shuffling his Ohio State defensive backs, other draft experts believe that several could wind up going in the first round:
#OhioState primed to have 3 DBs drafted in Rd1 with Conley, Hooker and Lattimore. Just insane.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) October 27, 2016
Connor O'Gara
Connor O'Gara is the senior national columnist for Saturday Tradition. He's a member of the Football Writers Association of America. After spending his entire life living in B1G country, he moved to the South in 2015.


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The white paper was written to help behavioral health care organizations define the reasons for integrating technology into the strategic planning process as a means to enhance the value and sustainability of the provided services. It also describes ten key components of organizational readiness necessary to plan through before implementing any new technology system. The white paper details essential EHR features and functions needed in today's value-based health system, like reporting and mobile functionality.
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On September 20, 2016 at about 11:30 pm, Hemet Police and Riverside County Sheriffs responded to recover a stolen vehicle found at the intersection of Yale St and Florida Ave. The driver and passengers of the stolen Nissan were stopped at the gas station located at the intersection when Officers spotted it and proceeded to it's recovery by ordering the occupants out of the vehicle at gunpoint.
The three occupants were detained and the car was searched. It was later determined that the two passengers were not involved in the theft. The two, a male and a female, were released and the driver of the Maxima was arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle. Officers and Deputies cleared the scene at approximately 1:30 am and the stolen car was towed.
Information regarding the suspect including any additional charges are unknown at this time. The story will be updated if and when any additional information becomes available.


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Anne Wisman | Buddhistdoor Global: China's Latest Viral Sub-culture Dubbed "Buddhist Youth"
Sen Trắng Hoa Kỳ March 16, 2021
A student studying for the national college entrance exams in China. From scmp.com
China's latest viral sub-culture carries a Buddhist moniker. Amid increased encouragement from the country's leadership to "dream big," China's so called "Buddhist Youth" are opting to simply be average.
The term foxi (佛系, pronounced "fuo-shee"), which translates as "Buddhist", has been trending on Chinese social media, since last December. Despite the label, the youth subculture is, if anything, mainly Buddhist in spirit rather than practice. Loosely based on the Buddhist teachings of leaving behind attachments to greed in order to find contentment, this latest transmigration of Buddhist thought refers more to a laissez-faire attitude to life, with a focus on not worrying too much about social pressures, than devout Buddhist practices or a renewed interest in the sutras.
"Life is quite tiring," commented 23-year-old Guo Jia, a self-identified Buddhist Youth. A year ago, Guo moved to Beijing to pursue a career in finance and meet the high expectations he and his family had set for him. Everything in China's capital city, however, made him anxious. But things have improved now that Guo has learned how to let go. As a Buddhist Youth, he has learned to accept the things he cannot change and go with the flow: "I haven't been able to stop caring about everything, but these days I am generally calm and unperturbed. It is enough to just be content with life." (The Straits Times)
Behaviours associated with the Buddhist Youth are diverse, but are perhaps most characterized by not having any strong feelings or opinions about anything. A popular account on WeChat (China's version of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and WhatsApp in one) examplifies this by explaining how a Buddhist Youth would act in specific situations or roles: A "Buddhist Passenger," for instance, would rather walk to a DiDi (China's version of Uber) or a taxi, than going through the trouble of explaining their exact location to be picked up by the driver. A "Buddhist Employee" chooses to "arrive at work peacefully and leave work quietly," rather than over exert herself chasing the next promotion. And a "Buddhist Student" does not let her/himself be burdened by the pressure and expectations of their parents. As The Straits Times put it: "A Buddhist Youth wants nothing because she or he expects nothing—win or lose, adversity or good fortune, they accept it all." (The Straits Times)
The meme has led to some criticism from members of the older generation. For a generation who grew up having to fight for resources during times such as the Great Chinese Famine (1959–61) and the Cultural Revolution (1966–76), the passive attitude of the Buddhist Youth translates to laziness and irresponsibility.
China's government, however, is treating the Buddhist Youth with a fitting indifference. This is an interesting attitude as President Xi Jinping has on numerous occasions emphasized the role of the youth in the "Chinese Dream." In a speech in 2013, Xi stated, "A nation will be prosperous if its young generation is ambitious and reliable."
An article published by the Chinese Communist Party, addressing the Buddhist Youth phenomenon, reads, "This may just be a way for young people to explore their position in society," acknowledging that the movement was probably a reaction to "life's quick rhythms." This is a rather positive response from the party, which ruled another subculture titled "Sang" (pronounced "sahng") as "pessimistic and hopeless." While the Buddhist Youths profess a neutral outlook on the future, the Sang sub-culture has a bleaker perspective on what is to come, advocating resignation rather than acceptance in the face of what they view as limited career and marriage prospects. (The Straits Times)
Although it is too early to predict whether the Buddhist Youth will have any measurable impact on the general attitudes of society at large, many online commentators sympathize with the movement, which they feel expresses the trials of their generation.
"After struggling to get a job, we are faced with overtime work pressure and are just chasing money and are frustrated by high home prices," said 24-year-old Yu Chenhuan. As a Buddhist Youth, she rejects the competitive goals that society has pushed on her. (Caixin Global)
Rapid economic growth, growing materialism, and decades of the one-child policy have put immense pressure on Chinese youth to perform well, both academically and professionally. But now, many young people are fighting back in their own way… by happily accepting being ordinary.
Tags: Anne Wisman Buddhist/Youth China
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When people think of famous Aztecs, many picture some of our spectacular sports athletes such as Kawhi Leonard and Tony Gwynn. However, many celebrities in the world of Hollywood got their start right here. The San Diego State campus is famous in its own right as it has served as the backdrop in a number of television shows and films. For the film issue we've compiled a short list of some of the Aztecs who have made their way to Hollywood.
Julie Kavner voices one of the most beloved animated mothers ever to grace primetime television: Marge Simpson. Kavner was born in Los Angeles and made her way down south to attend SDSU, where she majored in drama. After graduating in 1971, she started a job as typist. Eventually she landed her most prestigious role as the voices of Marge Simpson and Marge's sisters, Patty and Selma Bouvier. The voice actress has lent her vocal talents to the classic animated sitcom for 26 years. Although technically not known for her work in film, Kavner's voice acting legacy is still a proud achievement for all Aztecs.
Not only is Kathy Najimy an Aztec alumna, but she's also a San Diego native. Najimy's career has taken her down the paths of both television and film. She has done voice acting in "King of the Hill" and "Wall-E" as well as starred in films such as "Rat Race," "Sister Act" and most famously "Hocus Pocus." Other than acting, Najimi spends a chunk of her time as an activist for causes, such as women's rights, AIDS research and animal rights. Currently she's working on a TV movie and two feature films that are set to release in the next two years.
The memorable backdrop for a certain cheerleading flick may look familiar for Aztecs. Hepner Hall isn't solely famous for its Instagram-worthy architecture but also as the iconic cheerleader hangout scene in "Bring it On." Many have tried, but nothing can beat the original cast, routines and campus location. To all future cheerleading flicks, don't try to bring it because it was already brought to SDSU.
The early 2000s teen sleuth television series "Veronica Mars" was filmed in the very same office where this article was written. The basement of the Education and Business Administration building is home to The Daily Aztec office, which was one of the many San Diego locations producers of "Veronica Mars" chose to use. Kristen Bell walked through the same green-colored cubicles as the ones that the current editorial staff calls home today.
Before Carl Weathers tackled the challenge of boxing against Russian phenom Ivan Drago in "Rocky IV," he was a linebacker for the SDSU football team. Weathers' football career took off at SDSU and it ultimately led him to the professional circuit. After his tenure with the Oakland Raiders, he took his talent from the gridiron to the big screen. Weathers starred alongside some of the biggest names in Hollywood, which include Sylvester Stallone, Adam Sandler and Arnold Schwarzenegger.


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KAIJU MARATHON: N°31 HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
Marathon's over!!! Yeehaw! The last one is a little joke with two stupid characters from my comic book "Vivement la Mort" ("Can't wait for death") fighting kaiju style. Happy halloween everyone and thanks for all your support!
It was a great ride, i will miss this.
Thanks! I am soooo exhausted, but that was a cool ride!


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California Coastal Trail
The Sea Ranch: An Environmentally-Planned Community
Pelican Bluffs and The Art of Trail Design
Restoring Coastal Access at Noyo Headlands Park
Haul Road: MacKerricher State Park
Connecting Communities on the Humboldt Bay Trail
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
Crescent City Harbor Trail
From Redwoods to the Sea Along the Crescent City Harbor Trail
Protecting Old-Growth Forests at Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park
MacKerricher State Park: Home of Glass Beach and Diverse Habitats
Ownership of Tribal Land Restored at Kashia Coastal Reserve
Season 1 Episode 37
The Kashia lived in lands that extended from the Gualala River in the North to Duncan's Point south of the Russian River. By 1870, only 3 villages remained and by 1914, the US Federal Government began the process of taking the land into a trust, establishing the Stewarts Point Rancheria. In 2015, the Trust for Public land purchased the property and helped establish Kashia Coastal Reserve.
Del Norte County is home to the cleanest river in the continental U.S., the Smith River.
Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park hosts sea-side bluffs above ancient redwoods.
The Humboldt Bay Trail is a network of trails that will connect Humboldt's largest cities.
The Fort Bragg Coastal Trail sees as many as 12,000 people per day on holiday weekends.
In Fort Bragg, California, an industrial mill site closed off the coastline for 150 years.
The Mendocino Land Trust has just completed the two-mile Pelican Bluffs Trail.
The Sea Ranch is an environmentally-planned private community along the Sonoma Coast.
Discovering Russian History on the California Coast
Decades after the Russians withdrew, Fort Ross was acquired by the state in 1906.


Here are a few things to ponder, Technology is advancing at a startling rate, populations are growing just as exponentialy, and here is my list of a few things we are going to have to face in our lifetime, that no other generation has ever had to deal with. So what are we going to do? And please let me know which one scares you the most? Are you looking forward to any of these? Are they all just conspiracy that you do not have to think twice about? And most important of all, are you ready?
Check out the spike that occurred after oil!
Now what happens when we run out of oil? Well keep reading because that's my #3! Anyhow I encourage you to check out Thomas Malthus who believed that population growth was generally restricted by available resources, in other words when our resources go, that means unless we find a new source of energy able to produce similar energy as oil 7 to 8 billion people will have to go, it will be a terrible time for humans if that's the case.
Look around, there is no doubt fresh water resources are disappearing at an alarming rate, look at lake Mead for example, its down 60% from just the 1990's! That's the fresh water supply for the southwest, when it goes dry a lot of people will be thirsty. The problem is that large corporations are buying up water rights in America and abroad, they bottle this water, add a few little things to it, and sell it back to you at a thousand percent mark up. These entities have targeted Lake Mead, the Great Lakes and many smaller bodies of water in between. So what does it all mean? In the next 30 years or less who controls the water will have the power, much like todays rulers are oil people, and don't tell me they aren't, look around, who has power over everything? Who runs the government? It is those that control oil supplies! This will shift to water very soon,imagine a day when your taps don't work or if they do the cost will be so high that many won't be able to pay their water bills. This is scary because oil is not a necessity to live, as much as you need it, you won't die without it, but without water, we are all dead!
Its inevitable, the Earth cannot support the number of people who it holds and will have to support in the near future. At some point there will have to be a major cull in human beings. I don't believe this will come in one fell swoop and may even be in the form of population control. How will Americans react when our Government tells us that we may only have one child per couple. It goes against every type of freedom that our country stands for. But it's not that far out of the question, China has already begun this process and other countries are soon to follow. Americans and many others in the free world believe it's their natural right to have children, however the bottom line is that the way the population is exploding and we are already facing hunger issues. Statistics show that 1 in 4 American children do not know where their next meal is coming from! That is 25% of our kids, not starving, but living in poverty and worried that they will not get dinner tonight, what happens when that number hits 50%? That is when the bottom becomes disillusioned with the top, that when riots begin, and that is when dollar value drops and people march against their Government. Something has got to give, and it's not that far away!
We have seen what happens when a Nuclear weapon is used sort of, Fat Man and Little Boy were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 and the damage was catastrophic. Image the advances in technology in general that have occurred since then… now apply that technology to Nuclear Weapons, scary! With all the threats going on right now, Iran, North Korea, ect… it is only a matter of time before one of these advanced weapons get used somewhere in the world. More than likely it won't happen on US soil, it probably will happen somewhere closer to Israel or a North Korean Target such as Japan. However it will have worldwide consequences. The US and every other first world country will have to get involved, War will break out, our troops will have to go into these contaminated areas and clean up, the long lasting results will be absolutely horrid! A dirty bomb could be just as bad, with perhaps a weaponized anthrax or small pox, or some other airborne virus, the effects could spread across continents. This will happen, not if but when and we are going to have to deal with it.
Ahh yes, my favorite topic of discussion these days, the Singularity, for those of you that do not know what this is there are a few different ideas as to exactly what it means when we hit the Singularity. Some believe it is when Computers become self-aware, when they can recreate themselves and improve on each new model and basically wake up, an AI that recognizes itself and begins to focus on its own needs and wants. Some believe this will happen in robot form, a true Terminator Sky Lab incident, but most feel it will happen at the cloud level. The internet, the invisible networks that we have built begins to have a will of its own. The other take on the singularity is that humans and AI become one, through nanotechnology and robotics computers take over and merge with the human race. The bottom line is that it is already happening, the 3D printer revolution is near and soon machines will be able to create their own parts and eventually replicate themselves. It may happen by accident, in a lab somewhere a scientist tweaks an algorithm just to see what happens and unleashes a new threat upon the entire world. Or perhaps its more of a Matrix situation, imagine if just before you die, your brain and all of its processes could be uploaded to a system, where upon you live forever in a virtual world, a world without pain or hunger, no suffering, the ability to do whatever you want without real consequence. We are heading this way people, micro processors the size of atoms are already being produced! Top scientist have predicted this will happen in the next 20 to 30 years, and we will have to adapt or die!


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Q: Partitions and ranking in Bigquery/SQL Lets say I have a query pulling all countries, all of their cities, and each cities population.
I want it to only pull the largest city for each country. So it is limited to one city (the largest city) per country.
What is the best way to take the "MAX()" city for each country?
I am in BQ writing SQL

A: Use below simple approach
select country,
  array_agg(struct(city, population) order by population desc limit 1)[offset(0)].*
from your_table
group by country

A: You could also use analytical window functions and the qualify clause:
SELECT  country,city,population
  FROM your_table
QUALIFY RANK() OVER (PARTITION BY country ORDER BY population DESC) = 1

Be aware in the unlikely case the two biggest cities of a country having equal population, you'll get two rows in the result set of this query. If you want to avoid this, use the ROW_NUMBER function instead, which in case of a tie chooses just one record. You could also add a tie-breaker to the order by clause of the window function.

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Aerial photographs showing Sungei Punggol and vicinity
Part of a series of aerial photographs showing Sungei Punggol and vicinity.
Aerial photographs of south eastern part of Singapore
Aerial photographs of central eastern part of Singapore
Aerial photographs of Singapore from west to east - western and southern islands
Aerial photographs of northern and central northern part of Singapore
Aerial photographs showing major river systems of Singapore
National Day 1963
National Day Parade 2005 at the Padang
National Day Parade 1999
Aerial photographs showing Somapah, Changi to Pulau Brani
Aerial photographs of central Singapore
Aerial photographs of southern part of Singapore (west to east)
Aerial photographs of Singapore from Sungei Kranji to Sungei Peng Siang, Tuas to Pandan Reservoir to east Sentosa
Aerial photographs showing southern half of Singapore, Pandan Reservoir
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 Трофимов, Василий Григорьевич (1920—1988) — Герой Социалистического Труда.
 Трофимов, Василий Дмитриевич (1919—1999) — советский спортсмен (футбол, хоккей с мячом, хоккей с шайбой).
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President M. Buhari has come under fire for his comment at a business conference in London, where he described Nigerian youths as lazy. The youths have taken to social media to react to the statement and Banky W also reacted.
A lot of Nigerian youths have countered the statement made by the President, using #LazyNigerianYouths to talk about their respective jobs and how they are being resourceful. Singer, Banky W has joined in the discussion but instead of talking about his business, he is urging the youths to get their voter's card and vote for a government that values them.


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Q: How to make a popup window modal I have a popup window that shows during initial app launch. Here is the code, I used to create the Popup window
private void loadPopup(View view, boolean loadSchool){
        Log.i("Started Info","popup");

        //.......

        //create the popup window
        int width = LinearLayout.LayoutParams.WRAP_CONTENT;
        int height = LinearLayout.LayoutParams.WRAP_CONTENT;
        boolean focusable = true;
        popupWindow = new PopupWindow(layout, width, height, focusable);

        //Show the popup window
        popupWindow.showAtLocation(view, Gravity.CENTER, 0, 0);
    }

This works fine and shows the popup properly. However, if I touch (click) outside the Popup window it gets dismissed. So how can I make this Popup window modal, so that a user have to respond to it before s/he can get back to the other activity?

A: You can try add the proprety.
popupWindow.setOutsideTouchable(false);
popupWindow.setFocusable(true);

A: Try method PopupWindow.setTouchModal().


When you need the very best drop ceiling speakers, these 8-Inch Angled Ceiling Speakers are a very smart choice. The ICE870 is designed for high-end audio systems and larger home theater rooms. Audiophile features include an 8-inch Carbon Fiber Woofer, 1-inch Aluminum Dome Pivoting Tweeter, and this high performance speaker can handle 150W of power. These drop ceiling speakers are designed to look as good as they sound and will complement various kinds of décor and room finishes, such as a wood floor, carpeted floor or stone floor.
Installing ceiling mount speakers in a suspended ceiling requires special wiring considerations, but it's a great option when the room setting is for some reason not ideal for a standard home theater sound installation. Read the information below for a detailed explanation of what makes these speakers so unique. We also include guidelines for installing in-ceiling speakers.
What Is An Angled In-ceiling Speaker?
Many customers like to test the sound quality of their new OSD Audio in-ceiling speakers before they install them. Keep in mind, however, that these flush-mount speakers are designed to be used in the wall or ceiling. Uninstalled in-wall/in-ceiling speakers will sound weak and tinny because without the proper enclosure (in this case your house wall) the speaker can't produce the sound pressure level it needs. If you want to try them out, we recommend mounting the in-ceiling speakers into a box of about 3 cubic ft. or larger; or simply mount them in the ceiling and then listen. This will give you an accurate measure of the sound quality.
Diameter & Depth: 11.6" x 5.4"
Can these be used in drop ceiling or are they too heavy?
difference between ICE870 and ACE870?
I'm trying to determine the difference between the MK870 and the ACE870. The only difference i see is the price and very small difference in sensitivity. Can you better explain where I would see an advantage between the two? I'm looking into doing a 7.1.4 system, turning existing garage into HT room and using these as my overheads. Approximate dimension of 24 x 18. This will be stripped down to the studs so I'm not hampered too much in placement, but I want the best placement/speaker for the room How about the MK850 as an option too.
I am considering using these as in-ceiling rear surrounds in a 5.1 setup with bookshelf front and center channels. I'm curious if the angled housing provides any advantage over a straight housing with only a pivoting tweeter.
I need to install rear speakers in the ceiling. I am using the MKW-850 for my left & right surrounds. If I want to install 4 additional in-ceiling speakers for 11.2 Dolby Atmos set-up, where should I place them? Currently my main listening area is about 6 feet from the rear wall. How close should I install the rear in-ceiling surround speakers, & where should I install the 4 over-head Dolby Atmos speakers. Also, I would like your recommendation on right & left front speakers, & center channel. My room is 17 feet left to right by 19 feet 8" front to back. My main listening area is about 13 feet 6" from the television. What speakers do you recommend to complete what I am currently using in regards to the Dolby Atmos speakers also.
How is this MK870 different from the MK850 aside from being angled? The specs look very much the same.
What is the height of the speaker from the base to the top? In other words, will it fit in the space I have between in the space I've got in the ceiling? Thanks!
when are you going to get this speaker in stock?
The ICE870 is coming back as the MK870 and should be available sometime in March or April.
Confused,,,,,,do you no longer carry this or is it out of stock ?
Hi Stephen, We will be receiving this model in again but it probably won't be available until sometime in December.
Hi Iggy, They can handle 175w but we no longer carry this speaker.
Can any of the angle speakers be installed in a covered screen patio?
Question1: For the ceiling angled speaker ICE870 the Owner's manual defines the unit as pair. is thesale price of $109.99 for one unit (a pair)? Question 2: Can I use identical speakers (ICE879) for all 5 ceiling speakers for a 5.1 arrangement? Appreciate quick response.
Will these work with a sony surround receiver?
I have a large room (20 x 26), with 22 foot ceilings. Will be putting the 5 speakers in the ceiling corners and front center. With ceilings this tall, do I need these angled speakers, or would the ICE850 work going straight down?
I have a new home pre-wired for 5.1. The front install locations look like they are about 2 ft from wall (only seen pics so far as house isn't complete). The rear look like they are about 4 ft from wall. I am seriously considering the ICE870 Angled for the fronts and Center and then the ICE640 for the rears. I currently have already purchased a Polk PSW505 sub and will either be purchasing a Denon 1613, Onkyo TX-NR515, or Yamaha HTR-4065. The room is 18.5 X 17 and I'm wondering how these would sound with either of the receivers.
Setting up a 5.1 surround sound home theater system in my family room. Room is 22' X 20 and I want to use 5 of these speakers to cover center, and front and rear left/right channels for the system with an existing powered sub woofer. Ceilings are 10' in the room. Also want to have 3 additional zones/pairs of speakers and I have a SR-TX605 Onkyo receiver with A&B channels powered. Would like to power all the speakers and provide option for 2 sources of audio. Trying to get a handle on what additional hardware required? Volume controls, speaker selectors, amps, etc.
Hi, I have an angled ceiling about 18 feet high. Can I use these ceiling speakers?
i have an angled ceiling...what speakers would be best for this application? The room is not too large bt the ceiling presents a problem...any ideas???
This speaker is out of stock until Aug. 31. How realistic is this? I am in need of 4 of these speakers. Any chance this speaker is availble anytime earlier? Can you please give me an accurate date?
I have a 20' x 18' living room. Do you recommend I go with the 6 1/2 or 8"? I have 10' ceilings. And is there a box for the ceiling speakers so attic insulation does not interfere?
Do these accept 12G speaker wire?
Looking to install a 7.1 system in a 17.5 X 12.5 room. Can I use 6 of these for my surround sound or do you recommend a different configuration? Also I live in single story house and my ceiling is open to the roof with only insulation between will I have a problem with sound loss? Was thinking of using Mineral wool to try and block sound any luck with that?
I'm looking to install either 6.5" or 8" speakers in the celing tiles of a drop ceiling in my basement. Do I need to use a bracket or will the ceiling tile support the weight of the speaker?
Has anyone tried to paint over these to match the ceiling better?


St Francis Xavier's debaters, Matthew Handley and Matthew Oldham have achieved yet another astonishing result in a high-profile debating contest. At the Oxford Schools Debating Competition on March 12th the two Matthews secured overall team victory as well as being named best individual speakers.
Schools Debating Competition Chief Adjudicator, Mr Jonathan Leader Maynard of University College Oxford, has written to SFX Headteacher, Mr Rippon, to extend his congratulations to the school for this remarkable double achievement, describing Handley and Oldham as "exceptionally talented".
"For schools which are relatively new to debating like St. Francis Xavier's to achieve such success at one of the very best schools competitions in the world is a truly outstanding achievement," said Mr Leader Maynard.
"Particular congratulations should, of course, go to Matthew and Matthew. They are exceptionally talented individuals who, as I am sure you are aware, not only won the competition, but finished 1st and 2nd best speaker on the final tabulated results. It is very rare for the winning team to also occupy the top two positions in the speaker rankings in this way. I am aware that Matthew Handley has been selected for the England World Schools team this year – another exceptional achievement. But I personally judged your team in Round 1 of this year's finals day, in which, as I told him on the day, Matthew Oldham gave the single best speech I have ever seen by a school student in some five years of judging these competitions. While I am sure you are extremely proud of these students, talented debaters only get the opportunities that headmasters and senior staff open for them and that their debate coaches help train them for. You and your school deserve the very highest praise for your crucial roles in supporting their superb performances last weekend," he continued.
Handley and Oldham fought off stiff competition from debaters from some of the nation's top schools including Eton, St Paul's and The Cheltenham Ladies' College.
However, Matthew and Matthew have had little time to reflect on their victory at Oxford as March 19th saw the boys travel up to the Durham Schools Debating Competition. Their coach, Mrs Boughey, of SFX's English Department, was delighted with their latest performance against schools from as far afield as Canada. In Durham, Handley and Oldham secured 1st and 2nd place on the table of individual speakers – another most commendable achievement.
Meanwhile it's not just the A-Team of Handley and Oldham making the headlines, the SFX B-Team debaters, Jonathan Mitchell and Daniel Keeley, have also proved themselves to be formidable adversaries in the debating arena achieving a creditable 9th place out of 108 teams at the Durham Schools Competition. In fact, at a recent competition in Manchester the B-Team beat the A-Team in an early round debate on the use of aerial drones in Afghanistan. Watch your heels Handley and Oldham!
The SFX teams are now preparing for the MACE England final, to be held in the English Speaking Union's headquarters in London on the 1st April, and the 'Debating Matters' national final taking place at the Royal Society of Medicine over the weekend of the 1st and 2nd of July. The boys have already netted £500 worth of books for the school from this competition in the northern final and are hoping to return with further rewards from the final stages of this prestigious competition.
You can watch our exclusive interview with members of SFX's renowned debating team by clicking on the video links.


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In the words of Edmund Burke, "No passion so effectually robs the mind of all its powers of acting and reasoning as fear". Shakespeare enthuses, "His flight was madness; when our actions do not, and our fears do make us traitors". Sophocles concludes, "To him who is in fear everything rustles". The philosophy of Voltaire as it relates to fear cannot be avoided here hence it shall consequently assist us make our point in this article. He says, "Fear follows crime, and is its punishment". The brave and the wise fear nothing except FEAR itself.
It is interesting to note here that in ancient Greek mythology, fear was depicted as a real and powerful deity. In order of hierarchy, it was placed after Zeus and before all other gods and goddesses. In ancient Sparta, a temple was built in honour of the god-fear. Unlike the ancient, the contemporary age sees fear as one of the depraved emotions which can be stirred up and controlled. In Paul's theology, fear is a spirit thus he talked of "Spirit of fear" as is evident in II Tim 1:17. For Dominian, there is no definition of fear rather he chose to describe fear as a "phobic state". Irwin sees fear as a "phobic anxiety state". Fredric Neumann defined phobia as "an excessive or unreasonable fear that leads a person to avoid a particular object or situation". For Comer Ronald J. "A phobia is a persistent and unreasonable fear of a particular object, activity or situation".
It is obvious that fear is an emotion that leads a subject to aversion from the object, activity or situation that is perceived or imagined as dangerous. Without going into detailed analysis of fear and its kind, it is imperative to state here that environment can condition perception and imagination. Parental upbringing, school influence and peer group do influence perception and imagination.
Many people usually complain of being afraid, of being haunted in the spirit, of being depressed. The feeling of depression in several instances has led to attempted suicide. A young man recently committed suicide just because he was unable to pay his 3000 naira debt. Many students live in and with fears. Fear of unfriendly teachers, fear of shylock lecturers, fears of cultists etc. cultist themselves live in double edged fear. Fear from school authorities who are ever ready to rusticate them; fear of fellow cultists who are ready to kill a cultist who is not their member. There is even fear on the part of school authorities because they could be killed by cultists.
The police live in fear of kidnappers and criminals. The kidnappers and criminals also live in fear of being caught by the police. The trader is afraid of loss, the buyer is afraid of being cheated by the trader or even buying adulterated products. In fact, we all live in fear! Without doubt, unauthorized possession of guns and destructive chemicals by youngsters who are not ready to be in school and those in schools too make fear very ubiquitous. The availability of arms makes theft a sweet trade for youngsters. To them it is the fastest way of making money. Our young men seem not to have learnt anything from history, a situation that made Karl Max to infer, "History does nothing, it does not possess immense riches, it does not fight battles. It is men, real, living, who do all these".
In many streets of this nation, there are always strong shootouts between thieves and street members. In many places where thieves are not challenged, the inmates suffer untold psychological breakdown. Today, the situation is quite alarming that one cannot but conclude that government is a failure in the duty of security of lives and properties. International business travels are punctuated because of fear of bandits and even of business partners. All trust is dashed. Fear of the other partner has stolen the soul of business ethics: trust. After all Amandianaeze who had a problem with her lover the other time, was very afraid of reconciling with him, even when he invited Amandi, she consequently implored him for them to sit in an open place for discussion. When asked why such unholy discussion, she replied, "I am afraid of you because anything can happen…". Trust among friends, partners and lovers is dead. Amandi-ana-eze! When one has been threatened with a great injustice, one accepts a smaller one as a favour.
Possession of weapons of mass destruction and terrorism pose serious problems not only to world peace but also to the dreams of building a fear-free-world. Is it morally right for some nations who are not members of world security council to possess weapons of mass destruction? This is the crux of the matter! The religious dimension of terrorism makes the whole issue very complicated. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "A nation's culture resides in the heart and in the soul of its people". Is terrorism in the heart and soul of Islamic religion? It is true that any effort at eradicating terrorism may likely end in the attack of a Muslim nation? This is not the case, any way; we must note that terrorism is the worst sources of fear in our world today.
Crime in our society today has taken a mysterious dimension. This mystery consists in illusion of comprehensibility, which the intellect suffers when faced with the level of crime in our society. Its mysteriousness is the confirmation of the mystery of sin. Sin begets sin. Kidnapping for ritual murder, kidnapping for ransom, kidnapping for sale of human parts cast a shadow of doubt over the reality of the fact that such perpetrators are fully humans. This horrific crime has reduced the level of domestic economic activities. Pregnant women can no longer walk freely through farmland path ways. Women cannot go alone to farm. Nursing mothers are not spared. Babies and even children are already victims. All these make us live in total fear.
At the level of interpersonal relationship fear poses lots of problems. Every encounter between two people is a battleground. The battle is all about preservation and assertion of personal pride and dignity. The blinking of the eyes, clearing of throat, shaping of mouth before talking, looking or not looking into eyes of the other person are expressions of on-going battle of who controls this relationship.
Within the context of marriage, fear poses a problem. What we know as commitment phobic is the child of fear. Many young people are afraid to get married. There is more to this form of fears. Couples no longer trust themselves. After all, young and older women are living in fear of one deadly disease or the other. Where shall we run to? The solution to all these is for us all to embrace Christ as our lord and personal savior. This is the genesis of our freedom. Those who have ear let them hear!
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Mission: To improve and enrich the lives of people in our community by encouraging the generosity of donors; by receiving, managing and distributing important resources; and by meeting a variety of charitable purposes in our community.
Position Summary/Overview: The Community Foundation is searching for a full-time Grant and Scholarship Administrator to provide programmatic and administrative support for its grant making and scholarship activities. The position will ensure The Foundation's programmatic goals are achieved with high regard for quality and accuracy. The Grant and Scholarship Administrator is responsible for three primary areas: (1) managing The Foundation's grant and scholarship programs while maintaining data integrity; (2) contributing to development and marketing initiatives; and (3) supporting The Foundation's special projects and events. The successful candidate is a well-organized, self-starter who works effectively within a small team and with the public.
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The Bastrop Economic Development Corporation has begun the search for a new executive director. It will take approximately four months and cost the BEDC $28,000 for Strategic Government Resources, a search firm based in Keller, Texas, to recruit and interview candidates and narrow the field with the input of a search committee. The BEDC Board of Directors would then make the final choice. The Board hired the firm during a special meeting on May 8 at Bastrop City Hall. Shawn Kirkpatrick resigned as executive director effective April 20, saying he was going to work "in the private sector" and that his new course was "best for our children."
The Search Begins – BEDC attorney Charles Zech drafted a professional services agreement with SGR's CEO Ron Holifield, approved by the Board as part of the contract, that lays out a detailed timeline for the recruitment/hiring process. The $28,000 fee includes a professional services fee of $18,500, and "expenses not-to-exceed" of $9,500. In a letter to the BEDC, Holifield said SGR will send targeted emails to its database of over 1,900 economic development professionals. "SGR's website, where this position would be posted, receives over 36,000 local government official visitors each month, with over 75,000 page hits per month – more than any other local government search firm website in the nation," Holifield wrote.
After an initial search, SGR said it will provide a comprehensive progress report to a search committee via a PowerPoint presentation and "will facilitate the selection of approximately 8-12 semifinalists. At the discretion of the Search Committee, we will work closely with your organization to engage stakeholders in the recruitment process."
Executive Session – After coming out of executive session, which lasted over an hour at the start of the regular meeting, the Board took no action on economic development negotiations with Granite & Stone LLC. In July 2017, the Board approved entering into an economic development agreement with Granite & Stone LLC. But, "some of the agreement details have changed," according to a BEDC-packet memorandum, after the company had reworked their business plan as part of obtaining a loan from the Small Business Administration. BEDC attorneys had recommended "treating the agreement as a new one, which requires Board approval." The Board decided it wasn't ready to take action at this time. Unrelated to the executive session, after some discussion the Board decided to keep in place a currently scheduled meeting for May 21.
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Fundacja Mam Marzenie (FMM) – organizacja pozarządowa założona 14 czerwca 2003 roku przez Piotra Piwowarczyka w Krakowie. Wzorowana jest na amerykańskiej fundacji Make-a-Wish, zajmującej się spełnianiem marzeń ciężko chorych dzieci, której pierwszym spełnionym marzeniem było marzenie chorego na białaczkę Chrisa Greiciusa. FMM posiada status organizacji pożytku publicznego. Od października 2007 roku ambasadorem fundacji jest Małgorzata Kożuchowska. Według stanu na dzień 23 marca 2021, fundacja spełniła marzenia ponad 9 tysięcy dzieci.

Organizacja wewnętrzna
Aby zminimalizować koszty, fundacja posiada jedynie biuro w Krakowie. Biuro to jest siedzibą główną fundacji. W pozostałych miastach działalność prowadzona jest przez wolontariuszy w domach, zaś spotkania odbywają się w użyczonych do dyspozycji fundacji lokalach. Fundacja składa się z 16 oddziałów: Białystok, Bydgoszcz, Gorzów Wielkopolski, Katowice, Kielce, Kraków, Lublin, Łódź, Olsztyn, Opole, Poznań, Rzeszów, Szczecin, Trójmiasto, Warszawa, Wrocław. Pracę każdego oddziału organizuje wybierany przez wolontariuszy oddziału koordynator.

Zarząd fundacji odpowiada za realizacje jej celów oraz kieruje bieżącą działalnością FMM. Zarząd wybierany jest na trzyletnią kadencję drogą konkursu przeprowadzonego wśród wolontariuszy fundacji. W skład zarządu według stanu na dzień 13 kwietnia 2019, wchodzą: dr Karolina Adamska-Woźniak (prezes), Magdalena Przedniczek (wiceprezes), Wiesława Borysiak, Magdalena Kilan, Sebastian Uzar. Nad działalnością zarządu nadzór sprawuje rada programowa w skład której wchodzą: Małgorzata Dankowska, Kamila Rowińska, Małgorzata Łaszcz (dziennikarka TVN 24), dr n. med. Teresa Weber, Wojciech Skorupski.

Finansowanie działań fundacji
Fundacja pozyskuje pieniądze na realizację poszczególnych marzeń z:

a) darów rzeczowych i pieniężnych osób indywidualnych

b) wpłat z tytułu odpisu 1% podatku dochodowego na rzecz organizacji pożytku publicznego

c) zbiórek publicznych w formie pakowania zakupów w supermarketach w zamian za dobrowolne datki (nie prowadzi się kwest ulicznych)

d) środków przekazywanych przez firmy i organizacje wspierające działania fundacji w ramach programu "Adopcja Marzeń"

e) środków przekazanych przez gości uroczystości weselnych i pogrzebowych w ramach programu "Zamień kwiaty na marzenia"

f) nawiązek i świadczeń zasądzonych przez sądy karne.

Fundacja Mam Marzenie opiera swoją działalność wyłącznie na pracy wolontariuszy. W praktyce oznacza to że wszystkie osoby pracujące w jej ramach nad wypełnianiem jej misji statutowej, wykonują swoją pracę pro bono (włączając w to Zarząd, Radę Programową i koordynatorów oddziałów). Pozwala to na zminimalizowanie kosztów administracyjnych do niecałych 10% funduszy pozyskanych na działalność statutową – pozostałe 90% przeznaczone jest na spełnianie marzeń dzieci cierpiących na choroby zagrażające ich życiu.

Dzień Marzeń
W 2009 roku jeden z podopiecznych fundacji wypowiedział nietypowe marzenie. Chłopiec poprosił o organizacje badań profilaktycznych dla dzieci z jego miejscowości, żeby żadne nie zachorowało na raka. Marzenie to stało się inspiracją do organizacji Ogólnopolskiego Dnia Marzeń, którego celem jest zwrócenie uwagi rodziców na regularne badania profilaktyczne. Każdy z oddziałów fundacji przygotowuje w tym dniu badania profilaktyczne dla dzieci, zbiórkę krwi oraz festyn z wieloma atrakcjami.

 I Dzień Marzeń odbył się 12 września 2009 roku;
 II Dzień Marzeń 18 września 2010;
 III Dzień Marzeń 8 października 2011;
 IV Dzień Marzeń 11 maja 2012;
 V Dzień Marzeń 11 maja 2013 pod patronatem m.in. Rzecznika Praw Dziecka;
 VI Dzień Marzeń 17 maja 2014 pod hasłem "Walczymy z rakiem, burakiem";
 VII Dzień Marzeń 16 maja 2015;
 VIII Dzień Marzeń 21 maja 2016;
 IX Dzień Marzeń 20 maja 2017 – przeprowadzony w większości oddziałów w formie gry miejskiej.

Dzień Pluszowego Misia
W 2013 roku śląski oddział Fundacji Mam Marzenie przeprowadził po raz pierwszy akcję Dzień Pluszowego Misia. W kilku szkołach przeprowadzono zbiórkę maskotek i materiałów plastycznych dla pacjentów oddziałów onkologicznych. Maskotki zostały rozdane przez wolontariuszy w Światowy Dzień Pluszowego Misia – 25 listopada. Rok później akcja została przeprowadzona przez większość oddziałów Fundacji. Obecnie w organizacje Dnia Misia włączyły się wszystkie oddziały. Corocznie Fundacja zbiera kilkanaście tysięcy maskotek, gier, puzzli, materiałów plastycznych, które 25 listopada każdego roku przekazywane są do szpitali dziecięcych.

Wyróżnienia przyznane Fundacji
 Kryształy Soli 2006 – nagroda województwa małopolskiego w kategorii polityka społeczna "za całokształt działań na rzecz chorych dzieci i ich rodzin;
 Statuetka i Dyplom Uznania "Za szczególną wrażliwość na ludzkie potrzeby oraz nieocenioną pomoc w ratowaniu życia" Perły Medycyny 2009
 Nagroda św. Kamila 2011 – wyróżnienie w kategorii Instytucje, stowarzyszenia i organizacje będące wzorem opieki nad chorymi i ich rodzinami "za skuteczne spełnianie najskrytszych marzeń chorych dzieci oraz upowszechnianie idei wolontariatu"

Przypisy

Linki zewnętrzne
 Strona główna Fundacji Mam Marzenie
 Strona główna Ogólnopolskiego Dnia Marzeń

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It's nice when there's GOOD news for a change. Mad Cow Disease may become a thing of the past. Mad Cow is caused by farmers feeding cattle the ground-up bones of other cows?or sometimes even human beings, in order to give them muscle-building protein. This won't be necessary anymore, since corn has been engineered that has twice its usual protein content.
In the US, 65% of the corn that's grown is used to feed animals for meat production. Much of the remainder is exported to other countries for feeding animals or made into the high fructose corn syrup that sweetens sodas. Biochemist Daniel Gallie, who help create the new strain, says that around 80 million acres of land in the US are planted with corn.
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Mad Cow Began with Human Remains
Animal feed contaminated with human remains may have caused the first cases of Mad Cow Disease. Previously it was assumed that Mad Cow began when the ground up remains of other cattle were fed to cows as a source of protein. But now scientists believe it may have begun when the theremains of human corpses were imported into the UK to be added to cattle feed. In the Indian subcontinent, some religiousgroups leave their dead unburied for vultures to consume,andit is being speculated that bones may have have beencollected from these bodies, ground up and imported to the UK, where they were added to feed for cattle.
Mad Cow Strikes Again
There is a new case of Mad Cow Disease in the US, but we're told it does not threaten our food supply, because the affected cow died on the farm where it was raised and its meat never entered the human food chain. The cow was burned and then buried, and the farm's location is being kept secret.
The Agriculture Department's John Clifford says that they are testing the cow's brain tissue at its laboratory in Ames, Iowa, and they are sending out more of the tissue to be tested to a laboratory in Weybridge, England. While the animal died in April, the veterinarian who removed the brain says he "forgot" to send in the sample until last week. The most recent Mad Cow was born before 1997, when the US banned the adding ground-up cattle remains to cattle feed.
Cattle STILL Being Fed Mad Cow Food
Newswise – Daily News Central reports that US ranchers are stillfeeding their cattle things that could help transmit Mad CowDisease to humans, such as the blood of other cattle. MadCow Disease was a major news headline, but once the publicwent on to other things, like the Michael Jackson trial, USranchers reverted to their old ways. The Bush administrationvowed over a year ago to pass laws against feeding cattleparts of other cattle, but that promise appears to have beenforgotten.


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Young Nudy Said "Nigger" On "4L" And Made Me Uncomfortable
Zander Tsadwa
(21 Savage, YouTube)
"4L"—a nod to some gang shit in Atlanta that I know nothing about—off of I Am > I Was smacks. 21 Savage's growth as a rapper is crazy impressive, and it's cool to see him give longtime collaborator Young Nudy a feature on what has been his most successful album yet.
Nudy and Savage have been linking up for years now, and it usually makes for a devastating one-two (e.g. "Air It Out"). "4L" was no different, but Nudy followed up 21's monster first verse with, well…
I'm a Zone 6er, Mr. Remixer/
Mr. Fuck-her-Than-I-Hit-Her Pass Her to my nigg-ER
(via GIPHY)
Here's the thing: he uses "nigger" in the same place as any other rapper would use "nigga." But to anyone familiar with rap, this exception really sticks out. Like, have-to-pause-the-track sticks out. I'm now torn on one of my most frequently-used words:
If "nigga" gives Black folk control over "nigger," then does it matter if we use either version interchangeably?
Since hard -er shook me so badly, it seems like there really is a semantic difference between the two words among Black folk today.
For once, I feel the concern old heads have of "nigga" being deemed acceptable. Chief Keef has a brief history of using "nigger" in social media posts, even hitting one of his followers with the hard -er. Then I saw a Black man on Twitter use it in similarly outlandish, disparaging ways. And now I hear it on what was the #1 album on the Billboard 200 upon release. I'm concerned because if "nigger" becomes funny and acceptable in hip-hop culture, and non-Black people (mainly White folks) who we already struggle with over the sterilized "nigga" catch on, what happens then?
Perhaps I'm overreacting. I did laugh at every other instance I referenced of me seeing the hard -er used on social media. But they were such outliers in my head, that is, until Young Nudy intentionally used the hard -er to rhyme. Now it's entered the most coveted cultural space on the planet, and I don't want to be laughing my ass off as this lowkey trend snowballs into something that sets race relations back decades.
If this never becomes a big issue, then great, this piece can just be a journal entry of mine. But if it does become an issue, and a rapper or two reads this, please, stop (or tell ya mans to stop) throwing the hard -er around in public so loosely.
UPDATE 5/21/2021: Edited for syntax and voice
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tay santana May 20, 2021 at 1:34 pm
if u not black u have no opinion on black music idc
Zander Tsadwa May 21, 2021 at 3:25 pm
Thank you for your comment. I agree with a variation of your stance.
If you're referring to non-Black hip-hop participants, I definitely agree they have no business telling Black artists how to use any word, including "nigger." The piece is more concerned with non-Black participants who already abuse "nigga" and feel emboldened rather than challenged by Black rappers.
Lima Kong February 26, 2019 at 5:41 am
nah nah nigga in the lyrics it says nigga. if nigga is ok then why not nigger? its not the word its about the connotation. if u say "fuck u nigger" its bad and racist. if u use it to rhyme its fine no one gives a shit except u
Zander Tsadwa February 26, 2019 at 10:16 am
Thank you for the comment, Lima! Here is my response:
You're right. It's just one song, and the artist who used "nigger" in the song was Black. Correct. Also, if you read the comment section of "4L" on YouTube, you will note I am not the only one who found Young Nudy's use of the hard -er unusual.
I completely understand Young Nudy did not use the word to diss his friend. However, in the same way you, Lima, have said it was okay to throw "nigger" around since an artist said it in a neutral way (assuming you are not Black), imagine the millions of less responsible rap fans who could start using "nigger" for fun in more "bad and racist" ways.
There is a reason why artists as big as Aminé, Vince Staples, and Kendrick Lamar have warned their White fans against using "nigga." And the way many young Black Americans see it, "nigger" is different from "nigga." You are right, Lima, to say it's about connotation. So tell me, what connotation does "nigger" have to Black Americans? What connotation would "nigger" have to a Black person if they heard a White fan on stage at a 21 Savage concert say, "pass her to my nig-ger"?
Consider those situations and let me know what you think. Again, thanks for the comment!
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GILOTRIF (afatinib) tablets is indicated for the first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose tumors have non-resistant epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutations as detected by an FDA-approved test.
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GILOTRIF is indicated for the treatment of patients with metastatic squamous NSCLC progressing after platinum-based chemotherapy.
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GILOTRIF can cause diarrhea which may be severe and can result in dehydration with or without renal impairment. In clinical studies, some of these cases were fatal.
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Discontinue GILOTRIF in patients who develop life-threatening bullous, blistering, or exfoliating skin lesions. For patients who develop Grade 2 cutaneous adverse reactions lasting more than 7 days, intolerable Grade 2, or Grade 3 cutaneous reactions, withhold GILOTRIF. When the adverse reaction resolves to Grade 1 or less, resume GILOTRIF with appropriate dose reduction.
Postmarketing cases of toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) and Stevens Johnson syndrome (SJS) have been reported in patients receiving GILOTRIF. Discontinue GILOTRIF if TEN or SJS is suspected.
Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) or ILD-like adverse reactions (e.g., lung infiltration, pneumonitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, or alveolitis allergic) occurred in patients receiving GILOTRIF in clinical trials. In some cases, ILD was fatal. The incidence of ILD appeared to be higher in Asian patients as compared to white patients.
Withhold GILOTRIF during evaluation of patients with suspected ILD, and discontinue GILOTRIF in patients with confirmed ILD.
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Hepatic toxicity as evidenced by liver function tests abnormalities has been observed in patients taking GILOTRIF. In 4257 patients who received GILOTRIF across clinical trials, 9.7% had liver test abnormalities, of which 0.2% were fatal.
Obtain periodic liver testing in patients during treatment with GILOTRIF. Withhold GILOTRIF in patients who develop worsening of liver function. Discontinue treatment in patients who develop severe hepatic impairment while taking GILOTRIF.
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Gastrointestinal (GI) perforation, including fatal cases, has occurred with GILOTRIF. GI perforation has been reported in 0.2% of patients treated with GILOTRIF among 3213 patients across 17 randomized controlled clinical trials.
Patients receiving concomitant corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), or anti-angiogenic agents, or patients with increasing age or who have an underlying history of GI ulceration, underlying diverticular disease, or bowel metastases may be at an increased risk of perforation.
Permanently discontinue GILOTRIF in patients who develop GI perforation.
Keratitis has been reported in patients taking GILOTRIF.
Withhold GILOTRIF during evaluation of patients with suspected keratitis. If diagnosis of ulcerative keratitis is confirmed, interrupt or discontinue GILOTRIF. If keratitis is diagnosed, the benefits and risks of continuing treatment should be carefully considered. GILOTRIF should be used with caution in patients with a history of keratitis, ulcerative keratitis, or severe dry eye. Contact lens use is also a risk factor for keratitis and ulceration.
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In GILOTRIF-treated patients (n=229) the most common adverse reactions (≥20% all grades & vs pemetrexed/cisplatin-treated patients (n=111)) were diarrhea (96% vs 23%), rash/acneiform dermatitis (90% vs 11%), stomatitis (71% vs 15%), paronychia (58% vs 0%), dry skin (31% vs 2%) and pruritus (21% vs 1%). Other clinically important adverse reactions observed in patients treated with GILOTRIF include: decreased appetite (29%), nausea (25%), and vomiting (23%).
Serious adverse reactions were reported in 29% of patients treated with GILOTRIF. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in patients treated with GILOTRIF were diarrhea (6.6%); vomiting (4.8%); and dyspnea, fatigue, and hypokalemia (1.7% each). Fatal adverse reactions in GILOTRIF-treated patients included pulmonary toxicity/ILD-like adverse reactions (1.3%), sepsis (0.43%), and pneumonia (0.43%).
More GILOTRIF-treated patients (2.2%) experienced ventricular dysfunction (defined as diastolic dysfunction, left ventricular dysfunction, or ventricular dilation; all < Grade 3) compared to chemotherapy-treated patients (0.9%).
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In GILOTRIF-treated patients (n=392) the most common adverse reactions (≥20% all grades & vs erlotinib-treated patients (n=395)) were diarrhea (75% vs 41%), rash/acneiform dermatitis (70% vs 70%), stomatitis (30% vs 11%), decreased appetite (25% vs 26%), and nausea (21% vs 16%).
Serious adverse reactions were reported in 44% of patients treated with GILOTRIF. The most frequent serious adverse reactions reported in patients treated with GILOTRIF were pneumonia (6.6%), diarrhea (4.6%), and dehydration and dyspnea (3.1% each). Fatal adverse reactions in GILOTRIF-treated patients included ILD (0.5%), pneumonia (0.3%), respiratory failure (0.3%), acute renal failure (0.3%), and general physical health deterioration (0.3%).
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Concomitant use of P-gp inhibitors (including but not limited to ritonavir, cyclosporine A, ketoconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, verapamil, quinidine, tacrolimus, nelfinavir, saquinavir, and amiodarone) with GILOTRIF can increase exposure to afatinib.
Concomitant use of P-gp inducers (including but not limited to rifampicin, carbamazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, and St. John's wort) with GILOTRIF can decrease exposure to afatinib.
Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in breastfed infants from GILOTRIF, advise women not to breastfeed during treatment with GILOTRIF and for 2 weeks after the final dose.
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GILOTRIF may reduce fertility in females and males of reproductive potential. It is not known if the effects on fertility are reversible.
Patients with severe renal impairment (estimated glomerular filtration rate [eGFR] 15 to 29 mL/min/1.73 m2) have a higher exposure to afatinib than patients with normal renal function. Administer GILOTRIF at a starting dose of 30 mg once daily in patients with severe renal impairment. GILOTRIF has not been studied in patients with eGFR <15 mL/min/1.73 m2 or who are on dialysis.
GILOTRIF has not been studied in patients with severe (Child Pugh C) hepatic impairment. Closely monitor patients with severe hepatic impairment and adjust GILOTRIF dose if not tolerated.
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So my little spot production room has awful dimensions (narrow, long, tall) and is ringy. I got one of those RPG kits, but strangely enough, there's no instructions about where to place all the stuff. I guess I should just go for what looks cool?
I don`t know your room, nothing about the use of the room, and i don`t know which kind of elements are included in this RPG Kit.
As soon as you offer us some more specific info`s we are able to help.
I'm with Constantin - more info needed. I can tell you that "ringy" implies to me flutter echo. So that means treating at least one of each pair of offending opposing surfaces. But mix rooms also need plenty of bass trapping.
Yes, sorry - I'm just initially stumped by the total lack of any instructions. Like - how am I supposed to know where to put this stuff on the walls, other than using a mirror to locate first reflections, etc?
Anyway, the room is 16' deep, 9.5' high and 6.5' wide. Great dimensions for a short-decay echo chamber, perhaps. It's what I've got to work with, though. I think the kit is an RPG "silver" kit (it's at work, I'm at home, right now) and it came with just a tiny tube of adhesive.
Needless to say, I'm confused.
and other links from that page--pretty much shows the basics how to place their room kits. Not to say you couldn't/ shouldn't experiment a bit, nor saying how well these room kits from RPG work.
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EQT Infrastructure to Sell IslaLink to Fiera Infrastructure
The EQT Infrastructure II Fund has entered into a definitive agreement to sell IslaLink S.L.U. to Fiera Infrastructure, a Canadian infrastructure investor. Headquartered in Madrid, Spain, IslaLink is an independent and neutral fiber infrastructure provider. IslaLink S.L.U. owns and operates the route-redundant Balalink submarine fiber optic system connecting the Mediterranean islands of Mallorca and Ibiza with mainland Spain, as well as a terrestrial fiber ring in Mallorca, providing local operators with neutral and independent fiber infrastructure services.
EQT Infrastructure acquired IslaLink in November 2014, and during its ownership period the Company has grown its business activities in the Balearic Islands, increased its customer base, improved efficiency within the organization and de-risked the business. Building on its long-lasting partnership-like relationships with blue-chip customers, IslaLink has further strengthened a market leading position in its core Balearic Islands region.
Moreover, EQT Infrastructure has supported IslaLink's transformation from a founder-led business into a lean and agile organization under the leadership of CEO Esther Garcés, and her experienced management team.
Daniel Pérez, Partner at EQT Partners and Investment Advisor to EQT Infrastructure, comments, "We are proud of having been part of IslaLink's journey over the past four years. Today, the Company focuses on delivering mission critical fiber infrastructure services to telecom operators and other customers on the Balearic Islands. IslaLink has successfully been repositioned under the leadership of Esther Garcés and her team, into a scalable telecom infrastructure platform with multiple development avenues and an exciting growth outlook."
Esther Garcés, CEO of IslaLink, adds, "With the support of EQT, the longstanding relationship with our customers and our dedicated colleagues, we have continued to strengthen IslaLink's leading position on the Balearic Islands. Together with Fiera, we will now continue to deliver on our mission which is to develop and provide indispensable telecom infrastructure in underserved markets."
Closing of the transaction is subject to customary antitrust approval.
Greenhill acted as financial adviser and Allen & Overy as legal adviser to EQT Infrastructure.
The parties have agreed not to disclose the transaction value nor any financial details.


Gold prices were down on Friday.
Investing.com - Gold prices slumped on Friday as inflation data pointed to steady interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve.
Comex gold futures for December delivery fell 1.17% to $1,211.90 a troy ounce as of 11:11 AM ET (16:11 GMT).
The U.S. dollar index, which measures the greenback's strength against a basket of six major currencies, inched up 0.05% to 96.60.
The precious metal usually falls as the dollar rises, as it is denominated in the U.S. currency. Bullion becomes more expensive for holders of other currencies when the dollar rises and cheaper when it falls.
Meanwhile, weak economic global growth worried investors as producer prices in China fell for the fourth-straight month, raising more concerns that the world's second-largest economy is struggling as it battles the U.S. in a trade war.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Thursday, ahead of a meeting with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump, that Beijing wants to resolve problems with the U.S. through talks, but Trump must respect China's choice of development path and interests.
Other metals were lower on the Comex, with silver futures falling 2.67% to $14.135 a troy ounce. Among other precious metals, platinum futures decreased 1.45% to $857.70, while palladium futures dipped 1.52% to $1,099.10 an ounce. Copper futures slumped 1.50% to $2.696 a pound.


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Creating the Vision and Sound of a TV Series with Director-Producer Adrienne Mitchell
Director and Producer Adrienne Mitchell discusses her career — from her first job on a show considered a Canadian institution, to more recent work on Durham County, Bomb Girls, and Bellevue. She walks us through creating the vision, sound and feel of a TV series from its inception through to the actual filming.


Dublin-born Pauline Delany, who has died aged 81 - just weeks after the death of her partner Gerry Simpson - was an accomplished stage, TV and film actress.
She was a familiar figure on the London stage, appearing in several productions, including The Hostage at the Royal Court, A Day in the Death of Joe Egg at the King's Head and Cross Purpose at Hampstead Theatre.
TV plays included The Dead, Shadow of a Gunman, Stephen D and The Seagull, as well as roles in The Bill, Casualty and Rumpole of the Bailey. Among her film credits were The Quare Fellow, Brannigan, Rooney and Nothing but the Best.
Delany died on January 15 and is survived by her daughter, Sarah Simpson, and grandchildren.
She was superb in the Brighton series of Public Eye as Frank Marker's landlady, she & Alfred Burke had a magical connection between them & made that particular screen relationship very real & interesting.
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