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Neo4j Connected Data Fellow Manuel Villa will join ICIJ's Data & Research Unit for six months.
Meet ICIJ's first ever Neo4j Connected Data Fellow
ICIJ, in partnership with graph database company Neo4j, are proud to welcome Manuel Villa as the first-ever Neo4j Connected Data Fellow.
The fellowship, announced in May, was inspired by the way graph databases strengthened reporting and helped journalists understand large data sets during ICIJ's Pulitzer Prize-winning Panama Papers investigation. The fellowship aims to bring a dedicated journalist or programmer to work with ICIJ for six months to make sense of complex data and find stories inside networks.
Manuel stood out from a pool of more than 50 candidates because of his combined experience in finance, journalism and data.
"ICIJ has been covering the offshore economy for the past five years and the importance of data in these investigations has been paramount. We're looking forward to incorporating Manuel's expertise to the team to keep exposing wrongdoing by connecting the dots in cross-border investigations," said Mar Cabra, head of ICIJ's Data & Research Unit.
Originally from Mexico, Manuel moved to Japan on an international student scholarship, shortly after obtaining a Bachelor's degree in economics. He eventually got a job as a trader and later as a market risk manager at J.P. Morgan, where he worked for 11 years from Tokyo and New York. In 2014, wishing to "have a more significant impact on society," he decided to leave the financial industry and venture into journalism.
Manuel graduated from Columbia University's J-school last May, where he was a fellow of the Stabile Center for Investigative Journalism. He then joined The Marshall Project as a data journalism fellow, where he published stories on mental health in prison and mass incarceration. Among his data projects, he used Python to download and parse more than one thousand PDFs from the United States Sentencing Commission, building a database of criminal sentences across all states going back two decades.
When it came to applying for the Neo4j Connected Data Fellowship, Manuel excelled during the interviews and in a technical test on SQL, Neo4j and ETL (extract, transform and load). He was also already familiar with ICIJ; he collaborated with us for one of his class projects, led by ICIJ member Giannina Segnini. We remembered him well, because he submitted the best bug report we have ever received: a video explaining step-by-step a login problem he was experiencing (the video included a cameo from his pet dog, who suddenly jumped in front of the camera).
Manuel used Neo4j in his investigations at Columbia and he presented them at GraphConnect Europein May this year, in London.
"Manuel is going to work on amazing and world-changing projects as the first Neo4j Connected Data Fellow at ICIJ," said Emil Eifrem, CEO and co-founder of Neo4j.
"Leveraging data is vital to the future of investigative journalism. Through our work with ICIJ on the Panama Papers last year, we saw the global impact that graph database technology can have in the hands of investigative journalists and we're looking forward to seeing what Manuel uncovers working with ICIJ."
Manuel begins work today out of ICIJ's headquarters in Washington, D.C. He is joining ICIJ's award-winning Data & Research Unit, a multidisciplinary 10-person team of programmers and data reporters that uses technological innovation to enrich cross-border investigations with data analysis and reporting. He can be contacted at mvilla@icij.org.
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Alert Carolina – UNC at Chapel Hill: UNC police plan formal charges when suspect released from hospital
March 25, 2014 - 10:33 am
Shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday, March 23rd, UNC 9-1-1 dispatchers were notified of a single male suspect brandishing a knife in the Student Union and Pit areas of campus and acting in a threatening manner. In accordance with Alert Carolina protocols, UNC sounded its sirens at roughly 4:25 p.m., which was as soon as the threat was verified by police who had arrived at the scene. This siren indicated that the campus community was being asked to remain in place until the threat had been mitigated and monitor Alert Carolina for updates. No one was injured in Sunday's incidents involving the suspect.
Working in collaboration with UNC Police, Town of Chapel Hill Police identified and brought into custody the suspect at a location just north of campus, at which time he was found to be in possession of four knives. The suspect, Jesse Alan Kister, 31, was involuntarily committed for evaluation at UNC Hospitals. Criminal charges are pending but have not been filed as yet. When the suspect is released from observation to UNC Police Officers, he will be formally charged.
Kister is currently neither a student nor employee of the University.

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Social Media Examiner can be aptly described as one of the heavyweights of the social media marketing world and so it's always interesting to read one of its annual reports. This year is no exception and the 2014 report came out today and was immediately downloaded and hungrily consumed by myself.
Social media itself is constantly evolving and there's no doubt that it's now considered to be an important part of every digital marketer and SEO's job. Indeed, it's become a part of SEO, as the discipline is having to adapt and evolve itself in order to adhere to Google's ever-changing algorithms.
The report is based on a survey carried out which questioned more than 2800 marketers in order to better understand how social is being used to promote businesses. One of the first questions posed was how important those asked thought social media was to their business. A huge 97% use social media (considering these are marketers, you would have thought 100%, but hey ho) and 92% said that they consider it to be important. This has risen from 86% in 2013, illustrating that more and more firms are realising the benefits that the medium has to offer.
As you can see from the figure above, most agreed that social is highly useful, with zero percent saying that they disagree and (strangely) 1% offering the opinion that they strongly disagree that it's good for business.
This is no surprise to many of us. Good quality content, from written to video, is hugely important if you want to develop thought leadership and more importantly, want to engage your audience.
This is especially true in light of the ban on guest blogging for SEO, as it should mean that many companies will now look to investing in decent content to fill the SEO link chasing gap and attempt to attract links instead. Hopefully, we'll begin to see less 'fluff' pieces, which have little in the way of true value, and more well-written blogs and article which are highly useful.
Marketers have also realised the importance of going mobile this year, it seems, with 45% stating that they now have a mobile optimised blog, a rise of 28% on 2013. Of those, B2B marketers were more likely than B2C to have mobile blogs.
Marketers are spending more and more time on social media this year, with 64% using it for six hours or more each week and 37% using it for eleven or more. 19% said that they spend over 20 hours per week on social, but the figures haven't risen much on the previous year.
It was also found that less experienced social media marketers spend less time on it, with those with less than six months experience spending fewer than five hours working on their campaigns. Those that had used social for more than two years were much more likely to spend more than six hours per week on social activity.
This signifies that the more experienced social media marketers knows that commitment is key, if it's going to provide ROI. Time must be set aside not only for posting, but for replies, for targeting followers and for measuring success rates and adjusting ads in order for social to be really effective. It's highly noticeable when you put that extra time in, especially when it comes to engagement levels and essentially, loyalty.
I have noted that the more time I take to engage with my Twitter followers in particular, the more retweets I gain as people like that you take the time to thank them, or say hello, offer advice, or even talk about inconsequential things (to business) such as the weather or sport.
This again highlights one of the most important and yet probably most neglected part of social media marketing. The clue is in the moniker, it's social – in order to use social effectively, it's necessary to be social, preferably in a genuine, sincere manner too – not just to gain followers. I've also found it to be an activity which prompts some great responses in people to my writing, which of course is good for the ego too.
However, it does seem that the younger generation are putting more experienced marketers to shame, as the under 40's were much more likely to put the time in than their older counterparts. In fact, of those spending 40 hours a week on social, 68% of those were under the age where life begins again (or so we're told).
Overall, it seems that at least half of all the marketers surveyed found social media to have numerous benefits. These all rose from the 2013 figures, especially when it came to attracting loyal fans and gaining market intelligence, but there was a marked increase on last year in every category.
And the winner is … (drumroll) … Facebook! The social media site was the most used with 94% using it, compared to 83% using Twitter and 71% LinkedIn.
I found this to be slightly surprising, especially since earlier in the report it was found that many marketers doubt the effectiveness and value of their Facebook activity and presence. However, it could also be argued that we're constantly told that YouTube is a highly effective channel and yet only 57% are using that the most, so it's all relative to what you're actually marketing.
The report sets out a lot more detail when it comes to how marketers are using social media and is a useful indicator when it comes to getting together your strategy and comparing to others. Perhaps you're shocked that some people only spend six hours a week on social, or perhaps you're amazed that others find the time to spend eleven hours on it. Whatever the case, it's worth having a read through to understand how social is working for others and what it means to the industry in general.
In the interests of transparency, I do pen the odd article for Social Media Examiner. However, I have not been approached, asked or paid in any way shape or form to offer my thoughts and opinions on the discussed report.
Really enjoyed reading this, surprised by some points but agree that content should be the main focus to building a loyal relationship. We have found Facebook becoming irrelevant whilst Twitter is the easiest to work with and cracking Google+ seems impossible!


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Sustainability Education
Resources for Studying Sustainability
Sustainability & Education
General Resources for Sustainability Education
Science, Math & the Environment
Business, Economics & Government
Chemistry of Sustainability
Sustainability and Economics
Sustainable Accounting
Sustainable Industry and Manufacturing
Sustainable Leadership
Sustainable Politics and Governance
Awareness, Health & the Individual
Ecopsychology and Ecotherapy
Environmental Ethics
The Good Life, Well-Being, and Nature
Ecological Anthropology
Environmental and Social Justice
Ecovillages, Transition Towns and Living Local
Literature and Media
Nature and Art
Anna Bates, Hudson Valley Center, Newburgh Unit, SUNY Empire State College writes:
"Environmental History studies the interaction between humans and their physical environment over time. It is an interdisciplinary field that incorporates traditional human history with various natural sciences, geography and other pertinent disciplines. It is a relatively new field, which emerged in the 1960s and 70s and picked up steam with recent concerns about environmental change and its possible connections to human behaviors."
"Some of the questions that environmental historians ask include: How did humans utilize the natural resources available to them over time? Did humans impact their environment in ways that caused the decimation of certain civilizations? How did pivotal points in human history, such as the transition to agriculture from hunting and gathering, impact the physical environment? How do clashes between civilizations (such as the European "discovery" of the New World) impact the environment? How does the natural environment of a given place (water, atmosphere, plants, animals, etc…) treat human invaders? What are the long-range impacts of industrialization? How do various cultural and religious practices among humans impact the natural world? This is a multi-faceted and widely multi-disciplinary field with many possibilities."


The Udadumbara regional hospital is functioning without a dentist from beginning of this year. It is adversely affected dental patients needing treatment in the Udadumbara area, District Medical Officer Dr. Kalum Jayawardhana said.
The dentist who worked in the hospital has been transferred. The DMO said the dental clinic is fully equipped with all the medical equipment but the hospital is running without a doctor. A large number of patients who come for the different kinds of dental ailments especially pregnant mothers have to go to the Teldeniya District Base Hospital for treatment. The doctor said that the hospital has established a mobile dental clinic in the hospital two days for a week but it is not functioning well.


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We are continuing to focus on the 7 Stages of Blessing. At Conception, the question to be answered is: "Am I welcome in this world?" During Pregnancy the question is: "Is there a safe place for me in the world?"
Mothers have the special honour of being co-creators with God as a little being - who is an eternal soul - is formed within her. The baby in it's mother's womb needs to feel that "I am in a safe place and that there are people who love me and welcome me into the world."
* We bless your pre-born days. You are being uniquely crafted and specifically designed on purpose, with purpose, for God's purposes.
* We bless the formation of your body. God is working in secret on you while you wait to be introduced into the world (Psalm 139:13-15).
* We bless your emotional life. May you understand in your spirit and mind that God will always provide a place for you; a place of refuge on this earth from the forces that set themselves against you and a place in Heaven that Jesus has prepared for you. Your Daddy and Mommy love you. May God's perfect love displace any fears in your spirit while you wait to be born.


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emmamages 27th October 2020 About The Music, New Releases
Janet Devlin Announces Surprise 'Versions of Better' EP
Last week saw the release of Irish singer-songwriter Janet Devlin surprise EP "Versions of Better." It is available to stream on all major streaming platforms now!
"Versions of Better" sees six alternative versions album's poignant epilogue, "Better Now." Each take on the song is just as stunning as the last. The announcement came only a week after the premiere of the official video of "Better Now" which you can watch below.
"Better Now" is the last track that can be seen on Janet's most recent album "Confessional." It was written alongside David Sneddon and Anu Pillai – both have which have written songs for some of the biggest names in the music industry, including Lewis Capaldi.
When speaking of the track, Janet Devlin says;
"I wanted to close the album with a happy ending. But that would not have been the truth. It wouldn't have reflected the darkness I've seen and the true ups and downs of my world."
The stunning songstress was brave enough to share her story about her alcohol addiction and the time when she relapsed. This is what "Better Now" focusses on. When speaking of the EP, Janet says;
"Everyone has their own version of what 'better' might look like. What I consider 'better' may be considered a good day to some but a breakdown to others. Within my own mental health recovery it could be something as simple as; ringing my therapist, cooking a meal or even just knowing that today it's okay to stay in bed if the world doesn't feel safe. Better looks different to all of us – it means that it's not as bad as it once was."
Inspiring, sensational, powerful. There are many words that can describe this fantastic piece of art. Her album has received glowing reviews and can be streamed here. Janet also has a book out to share her story in more detail – this can be ordered here.
For more Janet Devlin updates, and to show further support, be sure to follow her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
What were your thoughts on this stunning EP? What's your favourite version? Let us know over on our Twitter! – @AboutThe_Noise
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Ian Pont Has Dropped His New Single 'Chemical'
The Magic Gang Drop Surprise Single 'Somebody Like You'


'ENEDU' is an Igala (Kogi) language worship song. The song means, 'NOBODY LIKE YOU'. It is an expression and declaration of God as the One and Only true God, Lover, Deliverer and Life-giver.
He has redeemed us through the blood of His Son Jesus Christ and has translated all who believe to His Kingdom where we freely worship and Love on Him without bounds.
It is not an English song, yet very simple and easy to learn, understand and sing along. I trust God that this beautiful piece will indeed bless you immensely.
'Enedu' was given to me precisely 2 years ago (2016) and now is the appointed time for the world to experience it.
Audio produced by Sunny Pee and Lyrical Video by Moses Adejo for Etcetera media. God bless you.


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Report: Next iPhone to ship in September
Charles Starrett April 20, 2011
Apple is planning to ship its next version of the iPhone in September, according to a new report. Citing three people with direct knowledge of the company's supply chain, Reuters reports that production on the new iPhone will start in July or August and that it will look largely similar to the iPhone 4. The report also claims it will have a faster processor, most likely the dual-core A5 that debuted in the iPad 2, and pegs Largan Precision as a camera module maker—likely for the front-facing camera, as Sony is widely believed to be supplying an eight-megapixel sensor for the rear—Wintek as a touchscreen panel supplier, and Foxconn as the external case maker for the new model.


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Real Life Wonder Woman. Nicola Streeten
Text by: Ankita Jain
Popularly known for the novel, Billy, Me & You, Nicola Streeten is an award winning British graphic novelist. Streeten created the character Billy inspired by her son who died at the age of two. Moreover, the novel is a graphic memoir that offers acutely observed snapshots of the couple through the decade and a half that follows: their savage grief, deep despair, dreams of suicide; the wildly differing reactions of those around them; Billy's funeral and more.
Streeten was recently in the valley to host a workshop exploring themes of female role models in the form of cartoons and illustrations. It was organised as a part of an international project, Creating Heroines by the British Council, which explores the stories behind the side-lined heroines of history and mythology and uses them to inspire new creations to spark debate, challenge stereotypes and share women's stories. In an email interview, Nicola Streeten talks about the necessity of focusing on real women problems through the medium of cartoons and illustrations. Excerpts:
Female protagonists with less-than-perfect bodies and strong characters are tearing up the sales chart. Your comments…
One point to make is of key importance (this may not be the right question, but is worth noting). With the surge of, for example, female Marvel comics characters during the past few years, there has been popular media declaration of a feminist triumph. But feminism is about more than imaginary cartoon women, it is about real women with real lives. In most cases, the editors, directors, artists and writers of these female cartoon characters and their narratives remain predominantly male, mainly white, with real pay and status. Until balance is imposed on the production process and the positions of power this cannot really be recognised as a feminist triumph.
Is it challenging to imbue realistic stories with a touch of the fantastical?
I think a touch of the fantastical can certainly add to the power of a narrative, making it work on two levels. However, it depends on whose fantasy it is and what the fantasy is. If the fantasy is a female character with appearance and behaviour based on male pornography, it is of less interest to me, less relatable. If the fantasy or imaginary elements are realistic, such as acceptance of difference in the characters then this is something to celebrate.
For me, fantasy characters can be problematic sometimes. For example, a female superhero with the power of invisibility is something of an irony for me as an aging woman struggling with the social invisibility that accompanies aging. It does not feel like a superpower! However, for a child, the inspirations may be different!
The graphic novel does the work of bridging the gap over various issues; still, many associate it with children's comic books. Why?
Historically, in Britain (which is my own area of expertise and knowledge) the target market for the first comics, during the 1800s was adult. However, towards the end of the 19th century comics were directed to a younger audience. The immediate financial success generated a market that has been mainly for children in the UK and the USA since then. This recent history explains the wide association of comics being for children. From the 1960s, a so-called alternative culture introduced comics that addressed more adult themes including radical politics, sex, drugs and rock n roll, introducing a different association with the form. As part of this development, the idea of using the form for more serious subject matters became popularised.
Early cartoons offered one-dimensional characters that fulfilled gender role clichés, while more recently, cartoon creators have helped remedy the debacle with the girl power. Your thoughts…
It is difficult to generalise and in every age, the context of time and place dictate the stories we tell and our forms of entertainment. The idea of "girl power" has been present in the West since the 1990s offering a different manifestation of feminism that we may refer to as the third wave feminism. There is room for different narratives and different characters in popular culture and if a female cartoon character is inspiring for young girls this is surely a positive development.
Female cartoons last year were more subversive than ever, cutting down stereotypes left and right and emerging as a heroic figure. According to you, does the society require more such female characters to relate themselves with and understand females well?
There is a need for a balance of fictional and realistic female characters. If a character is produced that relies on superpowers that are impossible to achieve, this may provide inspirational entertainment. However, we also need to continue the sharing of women's experiences with more difficult subject matters, such as rape and abuse. Popular culture is an accessible way of addressing uncomfortable or taboo subjects that are often hidden, in a way that can provoke discussion. The visual is a particularly powerful way of doing this. Through the visual, we can present not only the damaging behaviours in society but also the effects on the recipients of anti-social and often illegal behaviours. The visual introduces a subtlety; a show does not tell that can have more impact on a viewer or reader. Because the comics form has a more recognisable status than for example fine art, it has the potential to be a powerful vehicle for tackling a variety of subjects. Awareness and discussion around such narratives and their characters have the potential to lead to social transformation.
What social issues faced by women should be addressed through the means of illustration?
As mentioned above the social issues may include the more serious where moral and/or government laws are being broken in the way women are treated. The visual can also be used to highlight less obvious areas of distress and inequality for people in society. Such subjects may include the isolation experienced by women within a domestic setting or the distress caused by the social expectations around marriage and childbearing.
Why do you think female characters should play a poignant role in graphics and illustrations?
It is because popular culture should visually represent society. Since half the population is female, this should be reflected in the images and narratives that surround us – in whatever form. Such reflection should go beyond a binary reflection and aim for inclusion of differences in people, including sexuality, race, ableism.
With your collaboration with Creating Heroines, what new portfolio of original and innovative content that champion positive representation of women and girls can be expected?
We are keen not to impose restrictions on the process of producing content. I will be working closely with the British Council and a gathering of professional women artist from different countries to develop content emerging from an in-depth and personal discussion process. To this, we will bring our experiences as women, both shared and different, as well as our professional expertise in art and design. Our knowledge of the existing characters and narratives in popular culture will inform the content and style of the produced artworks. It is our ambition to see the outcome of our collaborative work applied in a number of educational contexts to promote the positive representation of women and girls in society.
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49ers-Seahawks Rivalry: Get Ready For A Long-Running Drama
Filed Under:NFL, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 18: Center Max Unger #50 prepares to snap the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the first quarter on October 18, 2012 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 13-6. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers in Dec. 2012. (Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
SEATTLE (CBS Sports) — Seattle might not be the first place you seek on a football map, but we guarantee you'll know where it is the second week of the NFL season: It's where the Seahawks will take on the San Francisco 49ers.
That's because the Seahawks-49ers game is turning into one of pro football's must-see series. The teams aren't just good; they're among the best in the game. Their coaches don't like each other. Their players don't like each other. And, suddenly, there's plenty at stake when they meet. This is how rivalries are born.
It's not just good enough to be competitive – you must really, really dislike each other, too. These two do. San Francisco coach Jim Harbaugh earlier this month obliquely suggested the Seahawks are cheating, which caused Seattle's Brandon Browner to respond by saying he'd like to ring Harbaugh's neck.
It's June, and already these two teams are talking trash.
CLICK HERE for a look from CBS Sports at what are shaping up to be the NFL's other hot rivalries.
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Tai Shan is a Nashville-based pop-folk singer, composer and songwriter known for her 50+ songs inspired by works of literature —everything from Stephen King's Carrie to Dr. Seuss—that span a wide range of themes and musical styles. A Cornish College of the Arts- trained classical and jazz composer, Tai is a favorite wedding and event performer because of her versatility. Her covers range from Eva Cassidy to Garth Brooks to Queen.
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Tai Shan is a pop-folk singer, composer and songwriter known for her 50+ songs inspired by works of literature. Her second album, Living Fiction, featured the catchy ode to individuality, "Cool to Be Weird," which was chosen as the anthem for the Girl Scouts of America's Power Up Program. In 2016, Tai was awarded a Jack Straw Cultural Center artist recording grant to complete her third album, focusing on female narratives. A Cornish College of the Arts- trained classical and jazz composer, Tai draws from a treasure chest of musical know-how. Her catchy, layered melodies echo John Mayer and Jack Johnson while her soprano soars somewhere between Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morrisette, and Adele. Tai has played live on NPR, sang for the Pope, and performed at nearly every major venue in Seattle, down the West Coast, and at the famous Bluebird cafe in Nashville.
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Tai Shan is a Nashville-based pop-folk singer, composer and songwriter. Her catchy, layered melodies echo John Mayer and Jack Johnson while her soprano soars somewhere between Joni Mitchell, Alanis Morrisette, and Adele. Tai has has performed on NPR and at nearly every major venue in Seattle, including Benaroya Hall, the Moore Theater, the Tractor, Bumbershoot, and Seattle Comicon.
CultureMob raves, "Tai Shan sings as if the world was unaware of beauty, and it is her task to describe it." A Cornish College of the Arts- trained classical and jazz composer, Tai is known for her incredible versatility, in both music and subject matter. Though she has plenty of her own life stories to draw from—including singing for the Pope, watching all of her belongings ignite in a house fire, playing a music tour through Yellowstone National Park, and teaching music at Seattle's Museum of Pop Culture (Mo-Pop), Dusty Strings, and Seattle Girls School—Tai prefers to mine literature. She's penned over 50 songs, in collaboration with Bushwick Book Club, that give musical voice to literary characters and immerse the audience in the story, the same way a novel does. Her last album, Living Fiction, featured the catchy ode to individuality, "Cool to Be Weird," which was chosen as the anthem for the Girl Scouts of America's Power Up Program. In 2016, Tai was awarded a Jack Straw Cultural Center artist recording grant to complete her third album, Meet in the Middle.
"Tai sings as if the world was unaware of beauty and it is her task to describe it. She knows each goosebump-raising frequency and proves that whole worlds can exist in a 5-minute song." —CultureMob
"She believes music should serve the song and its story, even if that means hopping from do-wop to country. Tai gives musical voice to literary characters and fully immerses the audience in the story." - Grady Harp
"There must be something in the water in Seattle because the music scene is ripe with great artists, yet Tai Shan seems to stand head and shoulders in her genre[...] Industry if you are out there listening, sign this act while you can – this is solid gold!" - AllAboutVocals
"Tai is a Seamstress of Melodies." —Jovino Santos Neto, Latin Grammy Nominee
"Songs like 'Last Thing On My Minde' or 'Before The Dawn' may be popped sometimes, but with beautiful ballads like 'Oldest Lullaby' she comes here with exceptionally good work. 'All I See is You' is also one to dream away with." - Rootsville
Tai Shan's music is like "hugging a total stranger, kind of awkward and totally wonderful" —CityArts Magazine
"Tai Shan evokes Sarah McLachlan at her most reflective." —Eugene Weekly
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"Tai's voice and artistry flow freely from the heart first, but what is most striking is the timelessness to her melodies..."
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If you were wondering why CHANEL would name one of their newest nail colors a "Paradox", you need to look no further than the color itself.
It's purple - but a grayed one with taupe mixed in for an extra dash of uniqness.
It's shimmery and irridencent in the bottle - but muted on the nail (more on that in a minute).
It's a dark "fall" color in theory - but it also works as a edigier neutral that can be worn even in summer because of it's "calm" tone.
CHANEL has started another craze among nail polish fans and CHANEL collectors with this new shade. I was able to snag some recently and it didn't disapoint!
In addition to everything I described about the shade above, depending on the light it can look deep purple or even putty gray. It's a subtle, yet still distinctive shade (easily one of the most unique purple shades I've ever tried). Many of you who love CHANEL polishes will once again get a smooth, creamy formula which dries fairly quickly too. One coat gave me a nice depth of color, and some of you may want to leave it there. But with two coats, this color really revels in all its glory.
This greyed purple does have shimmer which can be seen faintly in sunlight. On the nail it's a cooler color, and a bit muted, which makes it perfect for Fall, but for all you CHANEL nail polish fanatics, this is certainly a go for the summer if you want to go in a different direction from a bright pink, orange, coral or red for example.
This shade is sophisticated, modern and will work on everyone. I think it provides a striking contrast to paler skin, and really compliments tan and dark brown skin as well.
Honestly, I really impressed with Chanel products. I have used the face powder, blush and mascara and think they are special.
Thanks for this nice article. I would like to buy its nail colors.


Could Vacuum Pressure Help Heal Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Home » Brain Injury » Could Vacuum Pressure Help Heal Traumatic Brain Injuries?
Traumatic brain injuries can be dangerous, because secondary swelling restricts the flow of blood and oxygen to injured areas. Without these key elements, brain and nerve cells can sustain permanent damage.
Recently, the August issue of Neurosurgery published data from an experimental study about the effects of vacuum pressure on brain injuries. The results may prove that the controlled application of vacuum pressure helps limit tissue damage after a TBI.
During the study, doctors applied vacuum pressure over injured areas of the brain in a process called "mechanical tissue resuscitation." Researchers have had good results with similar methods in rats.
This particular study was performed by inducing localized TBI in swine, then applying "negative pressure" over specific areas of the brain. Researchers experimented with the amount of pressure, the duration of the treatment and time delays after injury.
The results were promising. Three days of pressurized vacuum treatment led to smaller contusions and significantly reduced bleeding in the brain, compared to untreated injuries.
Data showed that small time delays made no difference. Subjects who were treated three hours after sustaining brain injuries received just as many benefits as those who were treated immediately.
When the treatments stopped after three days, half of the animals in the experiment died. After five days of treatment, all animals in the study survived.
Researchers are unclear why the vacuum pressure is so effective. Some speculate that mechanical tissue resuscitation may increase blood flow to injured tissue, promoting healing by increasing the flow of oxygen and nutrients while aiding waste removal.
Since the treatment is "purely mechanical" rather than medicinal, scientists are hoping to use the process in conjunction with pharmaceutical remedies. The next step will be conducting limited trials on human subjects.
TBI victims can suffer permanent loss of certain physical, emotional and cognitive functions. As a result, they may require lifelong medical and assistive care.
Metier Law Firm has years of experience defending TBI victims who were injured by negligence. Call today to schedule a consultation with one of our licensed attorneys. A personal injury settlement could give you access to better care for your loved one.


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This is my 28th and final Director's Corner. It is time for a new chapter in my life as I transition into retirement. My final day as director at GWTA is August 3. My first day was August 18, 2014. These past four years have been the most rewarding in my 42 year career in transportation. I have been welcomed into a community that I had never visited before. Before I came to work here, Goldsboro had been a spot on the map on my way to the coast.
As my first Director's Corner in June 2015 mentioned, it takes a community for transit to prosper and grow. I am thankful for the support received from the Wayne County Commissioners, the Goldsboro City Council, countless human service agencies, the GWTA Board of Directors, riders, but most importantly, the GWTA staff and drivers. Without the staff and drivers, none of the changes made over the last four years would have succeeded.
GWTA is left in capable hands. Don Willis has been working at my side for the past six months. He is a man of vision, integrity, and passion for transit who has been a transit professional for more than 20 years. He has been a transit advocate on the local and state level and has been instrumental in a number of transit-related initiatives across North Carolina. GWTA will continue to move forward under Don's leadership.
Thank you Goldsboro and Wayne County. You will always be in my heart.


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Some officials call for refugee admissions to be slashed
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jul 26, 2019 | Asylum
There may be fewer refugees in Florida and the rest of the country if the Trump administration has its way in 2020. Reportedly, one official at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services wants to cut the number of refugees allowed into the country to zero. Other...
New asylum rule set to take effect
Effective July 16, immigrants who passed through another country prior to reaching Florida or other states are no longer eligible for asylum. According to the Department of Homeland Security, 5 to 40% of immigrants seeking asylum in the past decade have failed to pass...
What is a removal proceeding?
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jul 15, 2019 | Firm News
When a person has entered the United States illegally, they may be at risk of extradition. Removal proceedings, commonly known as the deportation process, are used to determine whether or not a foreign national will be expelled from the U.S.Removal proceedings occur...
Immigration detention policy halted by federal judge
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jul 9, 2019 | Asylum
Florida residents are likely aware that immigration has become one of the nation's most contentious political issues. President Trump has referred to the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border as a crisis, and many of the measures he has taken to address the problem have...
Humanitarian bill approved by the House
On behalf of Law Offices of George Giosmas | Jul 5, 2019 | Deportation Defense
Florida residents may have heard about the controversy over conditions that migrants face after entering the United States. The House voted to approve a bill that would send $4.5 billion to border states as a humanitarian gesture. However, it is unlikely that the...
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Today we have announced the launch of scholarships for students in Zambia in partnership with World Student Advisors and the Zambia High Commission UK. Oxford International will be able to offer these students a partial scholarship when they choose to study with one our University partners in the UK.
In collaboration with our university partners, we establish on-campus, embedded colleges, where students study the first stage of an integrated Bachelors degree over three or four years. At postgraduate level, we offer integrated Masters programmes that combine specialist learning with additional English language and academic support.


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Todays Question: If you had the opportunity to be at Fatima Dangote's wedding, what's the one thing you'll do???
Everyone who matter was at the grand finale wedding of Fatima Dangote, daughter of Aliko Dangote, a Africa's richest man at the Eko hotel and suites on Friday. From Bill Gates, to former president of Ghana to ace Nigerian celebrities and top politicians. There are even reports that Rolex wrist watches were shared as souvenirs at the ceremony.
According to Nigerian comedian Bovi, who was also at the event, he felt inspired and depressed at the same time, seeing all the billionaires there – So, If you had the opportunity to be at the wedding, what's the one thing you'll do???


Recent rulings reveal how keyword advertising is being dealt with by courts. How should businesses stay ahead of these disputes?
A website operator can place bids with search engines like Google for specific keywords to be associated with their website. When a keyword is searched, the search engine will display the highest bidder's ad or website as a "sponsored link" (clearly distinguished from organic results). When that link is clicked, the website operator will be charged the amount of its bid.
By itself, keyword advertising of another party's trademark does not constitute passing off. Rather, the context and manner in which an advertiser bids on certain keywords must be taken into account. In this case, the respondent's purchase of the keyword "VCC" generated most of the traffic to its website VCCollege.ca such that the respondent's advertisements almost always appeared in searches for the term "VCC." The search results for VCCollege.ca also displayed the VCC component in bold lettering (i.e., VCCollege.ca). This was important context for the Court's decision.
The Court noted that the 2015 decision incorrectly afforded no weight to the appellant's extensive evidence demonstrating how "VCC" had become identified in the public mind with Vancouver Community College. In assessing this evidence, the Court found that Vancouver Community College had indeed accumulated goodwill in the mark "VCC" which had been interfered with by the respondent. This finding was sufficient for the Court to determine that Vancouver Community College had suffered potential damages as a result of the respondent's misrepresentations.
The Court reaffirmed that the established confusion test to be applied is that of the first impression made in the mind of a "casual consumer somewhat in a hurry," rather than a person with working familiarity with search engines, capable of sifting through search results.
The Court also found that the 2015 decision incorrectly determined that the "first impression" for the purpose of assessing confusion occurs when a searcher arrives at the competitor's landing page through a link from the search engine results. The correct time to assess confusion is when the search engine results were generated and displayed, since that is the moment of first impression in the mind of a consumer. The fact that a searcher has the ability to retreat from a competitor's website and continue with a search does not mean that keyword advertising cannot lead to confusion. The Court reaffirmed that the established confusion test to be applied is that of the first impression made in the mind of a "casual consumer somewhat in a hurry," rather than a person with working familiarity with search engines, capable of sifting through search results.
In light of this recent decision, businesses that rely on online advertising, particularly keyword advertising that comprises a competitor's trademarks, should review their current keyword bidding practices. The Court has clearly set out that the test for confusion occurs at the time the search engine results are generated. Further, this decision reaffirms that the test person for confusion is that of an "average consumer" and not someone who has a more sophisticated understanding of search engine results. As a result, advertisers should consider if search results pages that are generated through their keyword bids would be seen as likely confusing with their competitor's trademarks.
1 Vancouver Community College v. Vancouver Career College (Burnaby) Inc.. 2015 BCSC 1470.
1 Vancouver Community College v. Vancouver Career College (Burnaby) Inc., 2017 BCCA 41.


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Biografia
Ha sfilato per Christian Dior, Emanuel Ungaro, Paco Rabanne, Ralph Lauren e Valentino, oltre che per Victoria's Secret nel 2002.

Le sue foto sono comparse sulle copertine di Elle, nelle edizioni francese (il 9 agosto 1999) e turca del dicembre 2009.

Nel 2009 ha sposato l'attore Bruce Willis, da cui ha avuto due figlie: Mabel Ray (nata nel 2012) e Evelyn Penn (nata nel 2014).

Agenzie
Tra le agenzie che l'hanno rappresentata ci sono state:
 Diva Models - Danimarca
 Elite Model Management - Barcellona
 IMG Models - New York - Milano
 Mikas - Stoccolma
 Fashion Model Management - Milano
 Visage Management - Zurigo
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 Next Model Management - Milano

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1. Your internet explorer header changed.
3. Your computer name and organization changed.
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Clinical Trials and Coronavirus
<Clinical Trials and Coronavirus
Check out the latest news on coronavirus clinical trials.
In a true show of European solidarity in the fight against COVID-19, a French coordinated pan-European clinical trial began this week.
Called 'Discovery', the trial is led by Dr. Florence Ader, an infectious disease specialist in the Infectious and Tropical Diseases Department of Croix-Rousse Hospital in Lyon. The WHO announced a global clinical trial last week - 'Solidarity', which will focus on a select number of medicines in fighting COVID-19: remdesivir, lopinavir and ritonavir, and chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine.
Discovery is a complimentary add-on clinical trial to Solidarity conducted at the European level and coordinated by INSERM, the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research. While the French aspect of the study will be funded by the Ministries of Higher Education, Research and Innovation, the European parts are funded by the public-private partnerships COMBACTE, PREPARE, and the EU-funded project RECOVER.
In France, some 800 patients will take part in the Discovery trial, while 3200 patients in total will be recruited from across Spain, Germany, the Benelux, and the United Kingdom – not even Brexit can stand in the way of European solidarity in the current climate.
Guidance on conducting clinical trials was released last week offering advice on how to deal with extraordinary situations which the coronavirus pandemic presents, as well as specific advice on trials for COVID-19 treatments. The guidance is available here.
EuropaBio and our members remain committed to aiding the fight against COVID-19. Only by working together will we succeed.
• https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/who-launches-global-megatrial-four-most-promising-coronavirus-treatments
• https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/clinical-trial-starts-in-france-for-treating-covid-19/1775935
• https://presse.inserm.fr/lancement-dun-essai-clinique-europeen-contre-le-covid-19/38737/
• https://www.raps.org/news-and-articles/news-articles/2020/3/ema-offers-guidance-on-conducting-trials-during-th


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Today in 1961 – Paging Through Newsweek Magazine, March 20, 1961
March 20, 2009 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment
A quarter is all our March 20 issue of Newsweek costs, and so we buy. The cheery cover features Bill Mauldin's idea of the world headed towards destruction in this nuclear age.
Cover of Newsweek, March 20, 1961
This magazine is thick, crammed with text, and there's no way we're going to finish up by next week. I think we're going to have to skim. Don't worry, still lots going on in the world.
In fact I've gotten held up on the contents page of all places! Newsweek's going through some changes as Malcolm Muir has sold the magazine to the Philip L. Graham and The Washington Post Company. Could be some changes ahead, though Graham did say that's not the case: "It is our belief that Newsweek's reputation for fairness is its greatest asset."
For a complete history of Newsweek please see my article about Collecting Newsweek.
Newsweek's regular leadoff column "Periscoping the Nation" asks Where Are They Now? and heads to Lufkin, Texas to check in on the first chairman of the House Un-American and Activities Committee (HUAC), Martin Dies. Dies headed HUAC from 1938-1945. He's currently practicing law in Lufkin but considering a run for Governor in 1962 noting "I'm not too old, and I'd like to crusade against Federal encroachment on states' rights." Dies, 60, first served in the House of Representatives thirty years ago, in 1931.
It's been inevitable since the Giants moved to San Francisco, but last week City officials voted to tear down the Polo Grounds to clear space for a housing project. Newsweek covers some of the Polo Grounds history in sport, especially baseball:
There, Wee Willie Keeler broke into baseball; Amos Rusie rifled the fast ball that inspired the explanation … "You can't hit it if you can't see it." George M. Cohan serenaded the fans before a game; autocratic manager John J. McGraw declared: "I'm absolute czar; I order plays and they obey"; and another high-riding manager, Bill Terry, lived to regret his sneer: "Is Brooklyn still in the league?"
Aerial view of the Polo Grounds
Also mentioned are Babe Ruth hitting home runs there as the Yankees called the Polo Grounds home into 1923; King Carl Hubbell striking out five legends in a row, including Ruth, at the '34 All-Star Game, and, of course, Bobby Thomson's magnificent home run in the bottom of the 9th versus Brooklyn in the 1951 playoff game.
The International section wonders if President Kennedy will visit Moscow.
Berlin Mayor Willy Brandt is hoping to adapt most of Kennedy's strategies in his campaign to defeat 85-year-old Konrad Adenauer in next September's election for German Chancellor. Not many issues separate the men, so Brandt hopes his Kennedyism will carry him to victory.
Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro took to the sandlots last week to play some ball. No doubt who was boss on this field, as Castro ordered a runner back to first after he had successfully stolen second base. "In the revolution," Castro said, "no one can steal–even in baseball."
Fidel takes a hack
Vivien Leigh managed to get ticked off upon her arrival at New York's Idlewild airport last week. Miss Leigh was en route to Atlanta for a Gone With the Wind revival when a 60-year-old reporter made the mistake of asking her which part she played. Scarlet threw a hissy-fit and threatened to turn around and go home. Someone in her camp must have placated her though, as her quote about the incident upon arrival in Atlanta was "I think it's the most wonderful thing I've ever heard."
Vivien Leigh comes to Atlanta
Detroit Free Press editorial cartoonist Frank Williams was doodling last week when he wound up sticking JFK's hair on top of Ike's head. The result pleased him so much that he did the same for Jimmy Hoffa, Adlai Stevenson, and Richard Nixon:
JFK's hair on some other heads
The Russians put a small dog, Chernushka aka Blackie, into space last week aboard their 5-ton Korabl Sputnik. It was the fourth such announced test by the Soviets, the first of which went into orbit in May 1960 "carrying only a dummy spaceman (so far as the west knows)."
Have you ever heard of Marvin Glass? The 45-year-old Glass runs a nine-room office on Chicago's Near North Side and is responsible for designing twenty of the top-selling toys over the past thirteen years including Super Specs, Brainy Bug, the Ric-O-Shay Pistol, and Mr. Machine.
Glass is the most prodigious independent designer in the nation's $1.7 billion toy industry…Operating on a straight 6 per cent commission, he grosses about $1.5 million year in and year out in an otherwise unpredictable industry. With manufacturers willing to pay him another $1,000 per day, plus expenses, for occasional counsel, his person take runs to more than $250,000 per year.
Married four times, workaholic Glass smokes three packs of cigarettes and a dozen cigars per day. He keeps a $325 a month apartment but usually sleeps in his office.
At this week's 58th American Toy Fair in New York, Glass unveiled his newest creations including Robot Commando, Kissy Doll, Yakkity Yob, and the Super Pop Gun, all expected to be big for next Christmas. He credits his prolific creativity to refinements on existing toys and brainstorming session with his staff. Glass's four criteria for a successful toy: "It must 1) be simple, 2) be appealing, 3)be playable, and 4) perform according to promise."
Barbara Bel Geddes is pictured with a brief article about Mary, Mary, in which Bel Geddes shares the stage with Barry Nelson, John Cromwell, and Michael Rennie.
Joe DiMaggio returns to baseball for the first time since his 1951 retirement after taking leave from his public relations job to be special assistant to Yankees' manager Ralph Houk at Miller Huggins Field in St. Petersburg. DiMaggio's spring locker is right between Roger Maris and major league hopeful John Reed. DiMaggio is a top draw for autograph seekers including one 9-year-old boy who approached him with four baseballs to sign. "What do you do with them?" DiMaggio asked the boy. "Sell 'em for $3 apiece," the young man replied.
Ed Sullivan is at war with Jack Paar over guest fees. Sullivan's been paying his guests as much as $7,500 a night to come perform on his program, but found out Paar was getting the same talent for $320. Sullivan offered to go on Paar's show to talk about it, under the condition it just be them with no audience. Paar wasn't biting. Sullivan may win out playing hardball though, as he's already gotten both Myron Cohen and Sam Levenson to cancel Paar bookings by putting their $7,500 Sullivan in jeopardy.
And that's about all that caught my eye paging through this week's issue of Newsweek. Back to the present, I'll say it again, that was pretty fun and a journey once again going to show why I think you should be collecting old magazines–especially if you made it this far! Besides the possibility of containing an article of specific interest, each issue is a trip back in time to the events, occurrences, people and culture of the period.
Filed Under: Random Issues Tagged With: barbara bel geddes, ed sullivan, fidel castro, jack paar, joe dimaggio, martin dies, polo grounds, sputnik, toy fair, vivien leigh, willy brandt


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Georgia Bulldogs Football Scheduling
2012 SEC Football Schedule Analysis: Where the Georgia Bulldogs Won, Lost, and Drew
By T Kyle King Dec 28, 2011, 12:01pm EST
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Some time has passed since the release of the 2012 SEC football schedule, which has allowed for a bit of reflection, producing the following observations about the Georgia Bulldogs' upcoming slate:
The Saturdays following road trips are manageable. Georgia plays at Columbia, Mo., on September 8, and faces non-conference patsy FAU at home one week later. Georgia plays at Columbia, S.C., on October 6, and has an open date one week later. Georgia plays at Jacksonville, Fla., on October 27, and faces Ole Miss at home one week later. Georgia plays at Auburn, Ala., on November 10, and faces Division I-AA opponent Georgia Southern at home one week later. Apart from the fact that the World's Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party follows the Bulldogs' road trip to Lexington, Ky., the Red and Black should find the weeks following away games fairly easily negotiable.
The points at which Georgia catches particular conference opponents present a mixed bag. We don't know the opponent Mizzou will face one week prior to opening SEC play against the 'Dawgs, but Florida will host South Carolina, Kentucky and Ole Miss both will travel to Arkansas, and South Carolina will travel to Kentucky on the Saturdays prior to those teams' respective showdowns with the Classic City Canines. On the other hand, Auburn is scheduled to take on Division I-AA McNeese State and Tennessee is slated to tussle with Terry Bowden's Akron Zips seven days prior to their respective tilts with the Red and Black. Vanderbilt's September 15 opponent is listed as "TBA."
The loss of the pre-Cocktail Party open date is a wash, no better and no worse. Neither combatant gets a bye before traveling to Jacksonville. Florida has the tougher October 20 opponent, but the Sunshine State Saurians get the Palmetto State Poultry at home, while the Classic City Canines must venture forth to the commonwealth to take on the Bluegrass State Bobcats on the road. The 'Dawgs aren't worse off than the Gators going into the Gateway City, but they aren't better off, either.
The 2012 Bulldogs are the Rodney Dangerfield of the SEC. Bill C.'s comments following his posting at Rock M Nation indicate that he is more worried about a road game against the Gamecocks than he is about a home game against Georgia; I would respectfully suggest that a glance at Mark Richt's record in true road games might be in order for our new friends from the Show Me State. Alabama fans are buying into the Georgia "soft schedule" meme, and Kentucky fans show respect for the preservation of the Third Saturday in October while ignoring entirely the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry. South Carolina fans have anointed the Bulldogs the winners, and the Gamecocks the losers, of the schedule wars. Aside from Ole Miss fans already conceding defeat and Florida fans noting the aforementioned loss of the open date, we're getting no respect. The theme of the season for the Red and Black next autumn needs to be the plot of "Caddyshack."


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Toppled Ten Commandments back in place near Supreme Court
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By Alex Hopkins - The Washington Times - The Washington Times - Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Five weeks after vandals toppled a monument of the Ten Commandments at a site facing the east facade of the U.S. Supreme Court, the tablet was rededicated Tuesday by an ecumenical group of Capitol Hill civic, political and religious leaders at the headquarters of the Faith and Action ministry.
Despite the widespread shock at last month's vandalism, the Rev. Robert Schenck, president and lead missionary for Faith and Action, said that the crime had in fact generated significant interest in the moral principles embodied in the Ten Commandments, and how those principles unify various faiths.
"The Ten Commandments are the most universal of all ethical basic codes. They are followed by Jews, Muslims and Christians," Mr. Schenck said, as he looked up at the image of Moses etched at the top of the Supreme Court building.
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Faith and Action, founded in 1984, is an outreach ministry dedicated to challenging the consciences of policymakers in the heart of the nation's capital. Tuesday's event marks the second time the monument was dedicated. After a five-year series of legal battles, Faith and Action installed the 850-pound, 3-by-3-foot granite memorial in 2006 so the justices of the Supreme Court could see them when entering or leaving work.
"The commandments are the essential, universal foundational structure of civilization," said the Rev. Alexander Webster, an archpriest with the Orthodox Church of America. "They remain vital to human civilization. No civilization, including ours in the 21st century, can stand" without them.
Traffic around the row of townhouses often slowed to a stop, as rubberneckers eyed the small ceremony. A George Washington impersonator, dressed in 18th-century military costume, hoisted a large white flag emblazoned with a green arrow pointed upward and "Appeal to Heaven" written on the bottom.
Although the perpetrators of last month's crime have yet to be caught, Faith and Action officials said that security footage posted online has been viewed more than 17,000 times. In addition, photos of the vandals have been distributed at local meetings.
The group remains optimistic that the vandals will be caught. In exchange for turning themselves in and explaining their actions, Faith and Action has promised not to pursue legal action. Although they would require community service, Faith and Action officials also promised to buy the vandals a meal.
"Amazingly, they succeeded" in toppling the monument, Mr. Schenck said, "but not for long. There were responses from people all over the country and it was overwhelming."
"The great words of Sinai will be seen from Capitol Hill once again," Mr. Schenck added, noting that generous donations for the monument's restoration were given by several interfaith networks.
As dedicatory prayers concluded, the sunshine peeked from the rooftops and on to the faces of onlookers below.
"They can knock down the Ten Commandments, but we'll put them right back up again," said Jordan Sekulow, the executive director of the American Center for Law and Justice.
The Rev. Patrick Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition, said the rededication amounted to a rebuttal to attacks on religion. "An attack on a symbol of faith is an attack on the faith itself. This was a hate crime," Mr. Mahoney said. "It was incredible to see the response of the community, those who do and do not have faith traditions.
"The Ten Commandments doesn't divide us, it enjoins us. We are a better society because we don't lie, steal or murder. We need it, considering the recent divisions in D.C.," he added.


The new GenSmarts.com website broke links used by customers who had configured GenSmarts to use "BROWSE" mode rather than "SMARTSEARCH" (typically done to use a browser other than IE for GenSmarts initiated searches. This update fixes those links and few other synchronization issues with the new GenSmarts.com website.
Once downloaded, with GenSmarts closed, you can simply install "over the top" of what you have.
FYI - the exception to the above would be if you have a "special edition" of GenSmarts. See this post if you think you might have one of these special editions.


The day has come: Justin Bieber has moved out of the U.S., back to his country of Canada. What's more, he took his significant other Hailey Baldwin with him. Us Weekly reports that the love bird Biebers have made Ontario their new command post and plan to raise their family there.
Bieber was accounted for to have purchased that $5 million house back in September. It has a temperature controlled wine room and a completely operational equestrian office. What more would you be able to need?
Bieber still has a few connections to the U.S. however. He supposedly marked a month to month rent on a Los Angeles house in October, the lease of which is $100,000 per month. Regardless of whether they're part time or completely dedicated to residential life in Ontario, Us Weekly's source implied that they see their future north of the fringe.
It's no secret that Justin and Hailey have been hounded by the paparazzi since getting back together, and moving out of New York could be their way of escaping it all and returning to Justin's roots, which is fair. Plus the source said they want to have a baby soon and raise their family in Canada. Everything is moving so fast!


"She never considered herself anything other than what she was".. a painter.
Frida Kahlo de Rivera (July 6, 1907 – July 13, 1954; born Magdalena Carmen Frieda Kahlo y Calderón) was a Mexican painter, born in Coyoacán, and is best known for her self-portraits.
The Challenge this week at Inspiration Avenue is "Frida Fiesta". Anything involving Frida. When you think of Frida, you think of bright beautiful and bold colors, festive and happy. When in fact, Frida Kahlo had a lot of pain and suffering in her life, abuse and unhappiness all which made her paintings come to life full of meaning and hope to her.
For my Frida submission, I chose to create a journal featuring Frida "Inside Out". Her life from the inside on the outside cover to her bold and colorful life on the outside on the inside of my journal.
It's a bit of a creative twist. The outside of the journal depicts her blinding pain and suffering so I wanted it to be all white and void of colors. The inside, I wanted to be able to open the journal and have all the pages just jump out at you, every page inside full of color and Frida art with room for daily art journaling. I am very excited about the contrast of this journal because I feel like that was her life, a deep contrast of the darkness in her life, yet full of bright and bold happy colors.
Thank you for viewing my FRIDA KAHLO art challenge this week with Inspiration Avenue and if you would like to see more FRIDA, just roll over the title of this post!
Interesting post and journal. I saw the movie of her life and have read numerous articles etc about her. She did have a life of pain and sorrow. I do love her paintings. They share so much of the pain she endured. Thanks for sharing!
As soon as I saw your link, I knew you would have something wonderful to share. The juxtaposition between the cover, and how you describe the pages inside, truly relates to Frida's life. I really enjoyed this entry and your post describing her life. What a beautiful tribute to Frida.
Wow, what a wonderful journal! I love the story behind your artwork. It is so pretty, Kim. I love that her art was an escape for her. It is for most artists. We can get lost in it.
Wonderful submission! Have a Happy Easter!
You've created a gorgeous journal - so full of meaning, inspiration and heartfelt beauty. This is great Kim! Fabulous entry for this week's Frida theme.
You always ALWAYS thrill me, Kim.
especially all the love you put into it.
This is a really beautiful piece. LOVE it!
I'm a little late stopping by as I was driving our daughter back to college yesterday. Creating a journal for this challenge was a great idea! I like the quote (Be not afraid) on the front.
This is a beautiful journal, Kim. I love the white and the way it focuses your eye on the photo. I hope you post pictures of the inside!


Pedhaganjam is already SPONSORED for their schooling and food by Randy and Carol Davis.
Supporting the education of the children with school resources (backpacks, required uniforms, school shoes, supplies – $50/child) or giving them the joy of a Christmas gift ($25/child) or sending them to the Covenant Children's Homes summer camp ($50/child) experience are all considered "supplemental" ways to give and not covered in the basic home sponsorship. These girls are sponsored for these things.


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Q: Event-B Rodin platform, Modelling Sub-Sets relation I'm a beginner on Event-B and I'm trying to model a machine where the set PERSONNE includes the set CLIENT which includes the set RESIDENT... I've searched on Rodin's documentation but I haven't found anything...
Here is the context
context contexteHumain

sets PERSONNE CLIENT RESIDENT

axioms
  @axm1; finite(PERSONNE)
  @axm2; finite(CLIENT)
  @axm3; finite(RESIDENT) // Definition of three possible sets

and here is the machine
machine machineFunKeyHotel sees contexteHumain

variables
    pers
    reserv
    cli
    resid
    chkin
    chkout

invariants
    @inv1: pers ⊆ PERSONNE
    @inv2: cli ⊆ CLIENT
    @inv3: resid ⊆ RESIDENT
// Définis les 3 variables d'ensemble de Personnes, Clients et Résidents
    @inv4: reserv ∈ BOOL
    @inv5: chkin ∈ BOOL
    @inv6: chkout ∈ BOOL
// Les paramètres booléens si la ⦂personne a réservé, check-in ou check-out.
    @inv7: CLIENT ⊆ PERSONNE
    @inv8: RESIDENT ⊆ CLIENT
// Et les relations entre les différnets ensembles d'humains·

events
  event INITIALISATION
  begin
    @act1: reserv ≔ FALSE
    @act2: chkin ≔ FALSE
    @act3: chkout ≔ FALSE
// Ces valeurs sont à faux, en effet, au début personne n'a ni réservé ni check-in
// Encore moins check out.
    @act4: resid ≔ ∅
    @act5: cli ≔ ∅
// Au début le nombre de client et de résidents sont zéro
    @act6: pers ≔ ∅ //???
// Définir un nombre de personne presqu'infini (Personnes sur terre estimé à
// 7 290 477 807 personnes le vendredi 3 avril 2015 à 9 h 07 min et 24 s (GTM +1)
  end

  event réserver
// Lorsqu'une personne quelconque a réservé ça implique quelle soit ajoutée
// à l'ensemble clients.
    any potentiel_client
    where
      @gr1: potentiel_client ∈ PERSONNE
      @gr2: reserv = TRUE
    then
      @act1: cli ≔ cli ∪ {potentiel_client}
  end

  event checkerin
// Lorsqu'un client a passé l'étape de check-in, cela implique qu'il est ajouté
// à l'ensemble résident
    any futur_resident
    where
      @gr1: futur_resident ∈ CLIENT
      @gr2: chkin = TRUE
    then
      @act1: resid ≔ resid ∪ {futur_resident}
  end

  event checkerout
// Lorsqu'un résident a procédé au check out cela implique qu'il est retiré
// et de l'ensemble client et de l'ensemble résident.
    any resident_actuel
    where
      @gr1: resident_actuel ∈ RESIDENT
      @gr2: chkout = TRUE
    then
      @act1: resid ≔ resid ∖ {resident_actuel}
      @act2: cli ≔ cli ∖ {resident_actuel}
  end
end

I think I've got the idea but I cannot manage how to solve the various errors I get:
Types CLIENT and PERSONNE do not match (3 times)
Types RESIDENT and CLIENT do not match (2 times)...

A: There is a problem in your specification that is very common for beginners in Event-B. :)
You have introduced three deferred sets PERSONNE, CLIENT and RESIDENT. But I think a client or a resident are persons, too. And all deferred sets are constants, so with this construction, you're not able to modify your set of clients or residents.
I think the basic problem is the keyword SETS. You do not have to specify all sets of your machine there. Think TYPES! You just introduce a new type (I think you need only PERSONNE here) and have a constant for all elements.
context contexteHumain
sets PERSONNE

So remove the sets CLIENT and RESIDENT. I would suggest to remove all axioms, too. Do you really have to assume that the set of possible persons is finite?
Adapt your invariants:
invariants
  @inv1: pers ⊆ PERSONNE
  @inv2: cli ⊆ pers
  @inv3: resid ⊆ cli

Remove inv7 and inv8. You probably want to add an invariant that the set of persons in your system is finite (in contrast to all possible persons in PERSONNE):
@inv9: finite(pers)

Accordingly, you would adapt your guards:
@gr1: futur_resident ∈ cli

resp.
@gr1: resident_actuel ∈ res

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General Hospital (GH) spoilers tease that Nurse Amy Driscoll (Risa Dorken) has all the signs of turning into a full-blown psychopath after Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is fed up with the charade and wants it over – choosing his marriage and love for Maxie Jones (Kirsten Storms) over being the face for Amy's 'Ask Man Landers'. It's very possible that Amy's obsession with Nathan could turn dangerous, even violent.
GH's Amy Driscoll has been somewhat of a mysterious character, especially since she literally arrived back in Port Charles after not much interaction with any key characters since high school. She seems to be rather secretive and sneaky, even a bit of a stalker when it comes to Nathan.
Does anyone recall how she managed to spend so much time with Nathan at his home in order to steal a photo of him and his wife, Maxie? She could have conveniently folded Maxie out of the picture, but instead viciously ripped the photo in half, smirking as she did it. There is something "off" about Amy; she may seem kind-hearted and appear naive, but it is clear Amy is not a dummy! Look at how she questioned Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) when he was getting a little too close to the truth about Ask Man Landers!
Fans of the ABC soap opera have seen Nathan repeatedly try to end his role in the advice column that Amy created, after he discovered she was using his picture as his disguise. Amy has pretended to be okay with his decisions, but every time he had attempted to walk away, she knew exactly how to pull at his heart strings to make sure he would stick around for a little while longer. Now that Nathan has been exposed, and the pressure is getting to him and his commitment to Maxie, could Amy be pushed over the edge, feeling rejected?
General Hospital spoilers reveal that Maxie has asked Nathan to continue posing as the hugely popular advice columnist in order to advance her own career; which makes her temporarily Amy's biggest ally; but what happens when Maxie becomes an inconvenience?
Remember when Maxie spent all that time in Oregon, working and spending time with her daughter, Georgie? At that time, Amy spent an excessive amount of time with lonely Detective West, and able to reveal her past connection to Maxie known, making some viewers wonder if Amy had a vendetta for everything high school "mean girl" Maxie did to her.
Amy feels Maxie is standing in her way to professional success and her ultimately landing the gorgeous detective for herself. In her diluted mind, Amy needs to get rid of Maxie to fulfill all her dreams believing she is a better woman for Nathan, who would never abandon him like Maxie did.
GH sources indicate that Amy has been using her injured brother, Chet (Chris Van Etten) as her reason for desperately needing money. Anyone who knows Nathan West, knows he always seems to be the knight in shining armor, willing to do anything to help the underdog but has Amy mistaken that act of kindness as something much more? It is becoming more and more clear that nosy nurse Amy Driscoll will not like being put in the corner and no longer be the focus of Nathan's attention.
General Hospital spoilers all point to Nathan wanting out of the spotlight, and Amy not taking the news very well. It just remains to be seen what drastic steps Amy will take to make sure Nathan stays by her side as the truth about her role in Ask Man Landers continues to unravel. How do you think Amy will cope with Nathan's rejection?


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Developer: Rare, Ltd.
Originally on: Sega Genesis (1993)
We all know about how brutal the Battletoads game for the NES is. It has been talked about to death, but what about the version for the Sega Genesis which was released a short while after. This one does not get as much attention, but I thought today I would take a closer look at it and see if it does enough to be better than its 8-bit brother. Which by the way I do not think is a "horrible" game it is just brutally difficult?
Three Buff Dudes With Attitudes
The Battletoads were created to cash in on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles craze. We have three badass dudes called Rash, Zitz, and Pimple and they are trying to save a hot babe from the evil queen. That is all the story we get here and to be honest, it is more than enough for a game like this. It is meathead action movie stuff and it is full of 90s "tude" and I love it.
Is This The NES?
One of the most alarming things about Battletoads for the Sega Genesis is how it looks. It looks like a sharper more colorful version of the NES game and I do not mean that as a compliment. I am not saying this is a bad looking game or anything like that. I like the character designs, there is a nice variety to the levels and the animations are solid too. It is just everything in this game is so small! If you look at this then the SNES Battletoads game it is alarming how much better the SNES game looks.
The soundtrack is pretty solid. This is one area where the franchise has always gotten it right in my opinion. Kickass tunes really fit the beat-em-up action very well.
Hard, But Not Super Hard
We all know how hard the NES Battletoads game is. Thankfully as this was released a little while later, they did tone down the difficulty a tad. When I say a tad, I do mean a tad as this game is still very, very challenging. It features the same stages as the NES game, including the turbo tunnel and you will die a great deal, but overall, the game does feel a bit more forgiving.
The gameplay is that of a side-scrolling beat-em-up. You go through each level beating up the bag guys. Part of what makes this fun is the way when you do a combo, a foot, fist, or whatever will enlarge and you get a funny final attack. The gameplay is not bad or anything like that, it is just not all that great either. Although, I will say it plays better than the NES version.
I do not hate Battletoads like many other people do and I do feel the Sega Battletoads game is way better than the NES one. However, on the same console, we also have the Streets of Rage series and TMNT Hyperstone Heist which are a million times better than this. If you are going to play the original Battletoads game I would recommend that you play this one over the NES version. It plays a bit better, is a tad less frustrating and it has better visuals as well.
I like the premise of the game
It looks brighter and more colorful
The soundtrack is very fitting
They have toned down the difficulty a bit
It is full of 90s tude and that is always a good thing
Even with the difficulty toned down, this game is still ridiculously hard
The visuals could have been so much better
Processor: PC compatible, P-200
Game Features: Single game mode Multiplayer (Hotseat)
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Battletoads Screenshots
Sega Genesis Screenshots
Tiny Toon Adventures: Buster's Hidden Treasure


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Q: Racket: Apply string-replace to list  (apply string-replace ";" "" '("a" "b;" "c"))

gives me the error message
string-replace: arity mismatch;
the expected number of arguments does not match the given number
expected: 3 plus an optional argument with keyword #:all?
given: 5
arguments...:

As far as I understand, the problem is that the list is consed to the arguments of the string-replace function, whereas I would like to apply the function to every element of the list.
What would be the correct way to apply string-replace to a list?
(apply string-replace "b" "" '("b;"))

works, but returns "b;bb; whereas I would have expected "b".

A: To apply a function to all the elements of a list, use map (reference):
(map (lambda (str) (string-replace str ";" ""))
     '("a" "b;" "c"))

produces
'("a" "b" "c")


personally worked on the development of a platform that would eventually be the MadeUSA (discussed later) and Eddie base. Figure 12 shows one he first developed on his own in his garage using high grade plywood for the base and machined aluminum Ping))) ultrasonic sensor holders, with fluorescent highlight lighting to add a bit of 'bling.' Microsoft had a roborazzi (ROBOt papaRAZZI) robot using this base that roamed parties, taking photos of the individuals.
As the idea for a Kinect-based robot was bounced around the Parallax offices and at Microsoft, Gracey handed the leadership of the Eddie project over to Jessica Uelmen, Engineering Manager. I got a lot of info from Jessica about the fine points of the system, as well as the installation of the many parts of the RDS-based and Parallax software.
Eddie and TurtleBot Comparison Figure 13 shows Eddie and TurtleBot side by side. You can immediately see the major physical differences in the two machines. TurtleBot is 18 inches tall (without any top-mounted experiments) by 12-1/2 inches in diameter. Eddie is 24. 5 inches tall (to the top of the Kinect sensor) and 17. 8 inches in diameter. It weighs quite a bit more at 25. 3 pounds without the computer and Kinect, and a bit over 30 pounds with a laptop and Kinect. Eddie is capable of handling a payload of up to 50 pounds which means you could attach two large articulated arms on each side and a slew of sensors.
The main computing power for the two robots is pretty much the same since they both use a laptop/netbook for this purpose and the Kinect sensor. Willow Garage chose mid-structure mounting for the Kinect sensor on the TurtleBot, thus allowing the addition of experiments (such as an arm mounted on the top plate). The Eddie design chose the open-laptop configuration for access to the computer's keyboard with the Kinect sensor mounted above the computer. This allows for a better view for the Kinect, but limits the addition of mounting any sort of experiments at the top.
FIGURE 11. How Kinect works from Quora.com.
FIGURE 12. PropBot MadeUSA Eddie prototype.
FIGURE 13. TurtleBot and Eddie.
experimenters can download the software from their site for free.