I was planning on having my students do a 'day in the life' post for their weekly updates and thought it'd be fun to do the same.
6:00 – Alarm goes off. I snooze for 6 minutes.
6:06 – Get up, brush my teeth, and put running clothes on. It's 52 degrees. I'm wearing my 'please don't run over me' neon running fleece for the first time this year. I download a few podcasts before I head out.
6:17 – Begin run. I use the Nike+ Running app to track mileage. Listened to The Tim Ferriss Show. He was interviewing an insane mountain climber / movie maker named Jimmy Chin. I run 3 miles.
6:45 – Get home. Start making breakfast. 2 egg whites and one full egg, black beans, and spinach with balsamic vinegar and honey. I think about continuing listening to the podcast while I cook but decide to give my brain a little bit of breathing room.
7:06 – Finish breakfast. Contemplate whether or not to read my Bible and pray since I usually try to leave for work by 7:25. I read a chapter in Acts and pray for about 30 seconds. That 6-minute snooze really threw me off.
7:17 – I take a cold shower. I started doing it after reading hearing a few folks talk about it in various podcasts (and this guy summarizes the reasons pretty concisely here). It's sort of an opportunity you have every day to do something that's difficult and takes a bit of courage to do, but has no real consequences. Eleanor Roosevelt said 'everyday, do something that scares you.' My cold shower is that for me most mornings. It's cut my shower time in half as well.
7:25 – I get dressed for work. I think about how Steve Jobs had the same outfit everyday because he didn't want to put any of his mental energy into deciding what to wear each day. I think about what my 'everyday outfit' would be if I had one. Probably a white collar shirt, black tie, and black slacks.
7:40 – I pack my premade lunch, say goodbye to Sara, and head out. I get in the car and get my next podcast playing (The Dave Ramsey Show). I log my destination in Waze to see which highway is least congested this morning.
8:10 – I arrive at school. I drop off my lunch in the teachers lounge and get a cup of coffee. I don't have a first period on Mondays so I find a spot to work outside for first period. I have a to-do list but decide to start writing this blog instead.
8:38 – I start working on school work. I finish up my plans for my next unit in my 6th grade math class and go over last minute details for todays lessons.
9:09 – I start heading towards my first class of the day. Pre-Algebra. Most of these students had me last year in 6th grade math. I get a bit ambitious in what I try to accomplish. I want to give them time to finish the assignment we started last time (adding/subtracting integers), look over the assignment together, have our 'bonus money' day in our classroom economy, and play a card game review activity for adding/subtracting integers. We didn't get to the card game review activity.
9:51 – I head to my second class in a different room. Also Pre-Algebra. Do the same stuff as the period before. They're a bit anxious about having two quizzes this week. They're pretty short quizzes though. I wanted to make sure we got through the unit before Thanksgiving break. This leaves us next week to write our blog reflections, review for the test, and take the test. This group got a little less time for the bonus money. We'll spend some time doing that in the beginning of class tomorrow.
10:42 – I head to the third class of the day (back in the same room as my first period). My last Pre-Algebra class. Same as above. They seem a bit more focused than my other classes during the time to finish the assignment. When reviewing the activity, instead of having students walk through every problem, I show them the key and asked them if they have questions or (my favorite question), what mistakes did they make that they were able to catch. We've created a pretty good culture in the classroom where students are open about the mistakes they made. They see them as learning opportunities. A few students share how they made calculation errors in their subtraction or that they added when they were supposed to subtract. I try to get them to explain the reasons why those are mistakes. This class got the least amount of time on the bonus money but since it's right before lunch, some just stay to finish it up. Also, I asked one of my students to make me a poster displaying when my office hours are. She went pretty above and beyond and draw a picture of my face on there as well. It's pretty good!
11:27 – I start heading to the lounge to get my lunch but I'm really not hungry. I end up finding a few students who I had forgotten to email to ask them to come finish their test during lunch today. I normally don't hunt down students for office hours (they should take the initiative to come), but I hadn't communicated to them that I wanted their tests done by lunch today. I end up returning to my room to continue work on this blog entry. I figure I can eat lunch at the end of the day.
12:17 – I head to our weekly gathering of middle school students called a Pitso. I'm a little bit late (tried to grade the papers of the students who finished their test during lunch). Each week there's something different at the Pitso. This week, one of our science teachers gives a talk about the astronomer Carl Sagan since it's his birthday today. Pretty amazing stuff when you start exploring the universe.
12:55 – Headed to my next period which was 6th grade math. I leave the Pitso a bit early to be able to meet students at the door as they enter. They get their recent test back. I have a discussion about the growth and fixed mindset before I hand the tests back. I don't write their grades on the top of the test and just highlight where they made errors. I give them about five minutes to review over their test (it was five word problems) and discuss with their neighbors why they may have missed a problem. We then go over the most commonly missed problem. I give the rest of classtime for the bonus money transactions as I know this group will take a little longer since it's their first year to do it. I have GOT to have them write down their banking user names and passwords early on in the year. Every time we do something with the classroom economy, a handful of students can't remember their login info.
1:41 – Head to robotics. Students have been having their robot tell a story or joke using the text on the screen of the robot, lights, sounds, and buttons. Most have finished. Some take about 15 minutes just to get their robot put together and the programming software up and running…that's too long. Next class we will start our next project; they have to program a robot that can find search and find gold (aka: yellow paper) on their table. They use a color sensor for that.
2:25 – Once class is over, I go to the lounge to eat lunch and check in with email. I have fajita chicken thighs, pinto beans, broccoli, and spinach.
3:00 – Leave to head to the dentist. Listen to the podcast The Art of Manliness. It's an episode on the prevelance of microaggressions, honor, dignity, and the victim culture. I arrive at the dentist for a cleaning. So much bleeding. I really need to floss. The dentist didn't even ask if I did.
4:03 – I arrive at home. Sara's working until 8pm. I check email and look into a few voiceover jobs that came in during the day.
4:51 – I realize I can't work on the voiceover jobs without more info from the clients. I start watching YouTube videos.
5:02 – One of my clients messages me back! I start reading through the script to prepare the voiceover.
7:05 – I finish up recording two voice overs. One is for a math curriculum that involves animation videos (this was my first math curriculum voiceover), and another is a voicemail for a math tutoring company. It's weird, I never get math or school related voiceover jobs and I got two today. I finish editing and processing the voicemail one and still have to go through the curriculum one and take out my mistakes and process the audio.
7:10 – I start making dinner. A low-carb eMeals recipe: mushroom and apple turkey burgers. I cook slowly knowing Sara probably won't be home until 8. She gets home right at 8.
8:10 – We eat together and talk about our day. I overdid it on the steak seasoning. There's one patty for leftovers.
8:35 – Sara volunteers to do the dishes since I cooked. I return to blogging. She starts studying Baby 411; she says you don't learn the basics of baby care in residency, just what to do if a child has Diamond Blackfan anemia.
9:45 – I set up a t0-do list for tomorrow morning when I get to school during my off period. I make a quick slide show for my 6th grade math class lesson.
10:27 – I head upstairs and get ready for bed. No guilt about not flossing tonight. I plan on going to the gym in the morning so I pack my gym back with my school clothes. I take a gummy melatonin and read Harry Potter And The Goblet of Fire for a little while.
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Do you still enjoy what you do? Would you change anything? Pros and cons of being a middle school teacher?
Thinking of becoming one and I liked your blog!
I do. I really like my school and that is a big part of it. It's a lot easier to burn out when you don't feel you have a supportive admin or you have a challenging student population. Pros – middle schoolers are sweet and still excited about learning, but are also getting old enough to have a more developed sense of humor; you can talk to them a little more like adults. Cons – by 8th grade, they can be a bit more oppositional and feeling too cool for school.


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Q: Can't get Chrome remote desktop working on Linux I need to be able to connect to computer running Lubuntu 20.04 with Chrome remote desktop. I have installed it with dpkg -i. After adding a couple of required dependencies it has set up smoothly. Then I launched it only to get this screen:

Should I click the blue button it initiates downloading and installing... exactly the same deb-file (this time with GUI tools: Qapt or Discover). Round and round in circles I go...
I found this advice: How can I "Turn On" Chrome remote desktop in Ubuntu 20.04?. No dice for me. Did not change a thing.
Also, I tried to uninstall it with dpkg --purge. and install again. It is still the same.

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What I found out so far.
I found an informative answer on how to start  investigating the issue in the thread Can't Configure Chrome Remote Desktop (it is not the accepted answer, but the second one).
I executed service chrome-remote-desktop status and realised the CRD service was masked, i. e. not running.
Executing sudo systemctl unmask chrome-remote-desktop.service changed nothing.
So, I followed the second answer (again, not the accepted one) of https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/308904/systemd-how-to-unmask-a-service-whose-unit-file-is-empty.
It helped me to actually start the service. Now it is up and running.
Unfortunately, it has been just a part of the problem, CRD still fails to run. And finally, I have stumbled at the step usermod -a -G chrome-remote-desktop "$USER" of the mentioned thread Can't Configure Chrome Remote Desktop for it returns usermod: group 'chrome-remote-desktop' does not exist and I do not understand whether it is important (but it looks like logging does not work without this step).

A: For me, Chrome Remote Desktop recently updated and I was unable to start a xsession due to errors. I patched it to make it connect to the existing physical screen, which worked previously (before the update), but it doesn't work now due to (what appears to be) xauthority issues. I'm running a server, so I can't open x to all local users, so I tried for an hour to find a fix to no avail. Then, I gave up on ChromeRDP because it appears there is no solution to the problem (at least none I could devise). Anyway, I had countless issues with ChromeRDP prior to it breaking completely, including random disconnects, broken x sessions, freezing up the x session, black unusable desktop, randomly stopping working, the computer suddenly disappearing from the list of connectable computers, etc. So, the solution is to just port forward. If you can't port forward (e.x. it's a laptop), then (as far as I can tell) you're SOL. To date, I have yet to find any other suitable no-port-forwarding alternative RDP software.
I wish I could be more help and I realize that this is not much of an answer, but I hope that explaining my struggles and how ChromeRDP finally broke completely (every successive update to date has made ChromeRDP more and more buggy on Linux) might help. Unfortunately, you missed the easiest RDP software that ever existed by about 6 years. Back in 2015, ChromeRDP was as simple as one-click install on Linux and it never gave me a single issue.

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New Homes in Shrewsbury
Situated on the banks of the picturesque River Severn in the county of Shropshire, Shrewsbury has both natural and man-made beauty, making it a unique place to live. The birthplace of Charles Darwin, Shrewsbury has a rich heritage. The magnificent Shrewsbury Abbey is a famous landmark, while the rows of authentic Tudor homes and quaint street names give it an unmistakeable medieval character.
Transport Links in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury is Shropshire's public transportation hub and has excellent road and rail links to the rest of the country. Regular trains depart Shrewsbury's railway station for Wales, London, Manchester and the Midlands. Birmingham and Manchester International Airports are less than two hours away by car or rail.
Enjoy your Leisure Time
One of Shrewsbury's most remarkable features is a massive 29 acre riverside park located right in the heart of the town centre. 'The Quarry' is a popular place for recreation and sports, and enjoyed by many locals all year round. Known as the "Town of Flowers", Shrewsbury is home to one of the largest and oldest horticultural events in the UK - the annual Shrewsbury Flower Show, which attracts 100,000 visitors every August.
Keeping Active
For cyclists, the town has an extensive traffic-free cycle route and a thriving running scene with a free weekly park run attended by over 250 participants. There are also two rowing clubs that make good use of the River Severn.
Shopping in Shrewsbury
Shrewsbury has rich pickings for the enthusiastic shopper. Anyone looking for new homes in Shrewsbury will find its four big shopping centres an exciting prospect. The high street is filled with all the large retailers, in addition to trendy independent fashion boutiques, cafes and restaurants. The Parade Shopping Centre is housed in the former Royal Shrewsbury Infirmary. Here you'll find many independent retailers offering great bargains.
Excellent Education
Shrewsbury has a great tradition in education. There are many well-performing comprehensive and private schools for primary and secondary students. Shrewsbury Sixth Form College is ranked in the top 20 of UK sixth form colleges nationally by the Sunday Times newspaper, and Shrewsbury College of Arts and Technology is an excellent choice for vocational courses.
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Islam, Blackmail & Extortion
"Islamic Mercy" costs $ 100.000.00 dollars
The criminal mullah regime wins again: Â a court in Tabriz said the Germans "deserved to have their punishment commuted and enjoy Islamic mercy,"
Germany's Homosexual Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle returns from Iran alive, but humiliated
TEHRAN, Iran  AP– Iran freed two German journalists arrested four months ago in connection with a highly publicized stoning case, and Germany's foreign minister went to Tehran on Saturday to bring the reporters home in a rare top-level visit by a Western government representative.
An Iranian court threw out the journalists' 20-month prison sentence Saturday, commuting it to a fine of $50,000 each and clearing the way for their release, state media reported.
German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle in Tehran thanked his Iranian counterpart, Ali Akbar Salehi, for his "commitment to the relations between our countries." Westerwelle's office said in a statement the ministers also discussed their differing opinions on "questions of human rights and the development of democracy." (More)
Germany thanks Turkey for help with release of Germans from Iran
Gaddafi protested in Turkey
Gaddafi Threatens to Swamp Europe with Illegals…
From Press Europ thanks to TROP
"If the EU continues to support the protests, Libya will stop cooperating with it on illegal immigration." As summed up by La Repubblica, this is the brunt of the message sent from Tripoli to the Hungarian presidency of the EU on February 20. The threat is worrisome, writes the Italian daily, for "if the Libyan dam breaks, tens of thousands of Africans who are working as slaves or being held in detention centres in Libya will lead an exodus of Biblical proportions. (Continued below the fold)
"Moderate Muslim" Ed Husic threatens $30 billion of Australian exports at stake to countries with large Muslim populations, calls all critics of the  Islamic invasion "extremists". And we are being Gillarded in the process……
Religion 'stops Muslim integration'
Continued: Â Gaddafi threatens millions of illegal Mohammedan invaders…..
"For weeks now, and with the approval of local authorities, the human traffickers have been getting ready to ship thousands of migrants," the Rome daily adds. Franco Frattini, Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs, "clearly hopes that Gaddafi gets back on top of the situation," writes La Stampa. According to the minister, the riots in Libya "are not motivated by the need for freedom, as in Tunisia and Egypt, but by the desire to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state," and therefore should not be encouraged. "The European Union has chosen to confront the regime of Colonel Gaddafi," confirms Le Temps for its part. "Arriving in Brussels on Sunday evening [February 20] for a dinner largely devoted to the Libyan crisis, the foreign ministers of the Twenty-Seven urged the Libyan regime to meet the 'legitimate' aspirations of the people and to stop the bloody suppression of the protests." Vis-à -vis Libya, the EU is "in an extremely delicate position", the Geneva newspaper goes on.
"The outrageous behaviour of Colonel Qaddafi has strained the nerves of the Twenty-Seven for many years, as with the case of the Swiss hostages in Tripoli. But the importance of the country to energy supplies to the Union and its key role in the illegal immigration networks from Africa – thanks to its 2,000 km coastline and the 4,000 km border it shares with its six African neighbours – makes it a ticking time-bomb at the gates of Europe." The call by Ashton in Tripoli on February 20 for "an open and meaningful dialogue" does not, however, meet with unanimity among member countries." Italy and the Czech Republic refused to condemn Libya roundly on Sunday night – a preview of intense debate in the Twenty-Seven should the situation keep worsening," writes Le Temps.
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THERE is an unmistakable similarity in the majoritarian style of politics played by Narendra Modi and Donald Trump.
THERE is an unmistakable similarity in the majoritarian style of politics played by Narendra Modi and Donald Trump. In India, the country was sick of the scam-riddled corrupt UPA government led by the Congress party. Everyone wanted a change, a strong leader, a strong party to look up to. The Modi-led BJP provided the people what they wanted and even statements such as "those opposed to Narendra Modi should go to Pakistan" made by BJP leaders during the run up to the elections could not create any dent in the aura of Narendra Modi.
In the US, there is a similar sentiment that Obama did not provide a strong leadership especially against the rising terrorism and the foreign policies. And the fact that an African-American enjoyed a rare double-term has angered many conservationists, paving the way for someone like Donald Trump having a realistic chance of becoming the President.
Donald Trump, regardless of his other faults, knew that the people thought that the Obama-led leadership has weakened the country and exploited the situation in his favor by showing the people that he will "make America great again". Him running for the President was ridiculed by most, including his own partymen. But as the situation stands now, the only thing that stands in his way is the democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, who has lost a significant amount of her popularity over the last couple of months.
In India, the left-leaning Congress has prevailed for the most period. It may be the case now that the left is almost finished and the right has provided a strong leadership, encompassing the large Hindu base in its ideology, but one thing should be remembered is that the right-wing parties have never stayed at the top for long. Even now, the dramatic rise in violence based on religious sentiments, talks of taking up arms against those who are "anti-national" beg us to ask the question whether we are moving ahead at all or are simply trying to sort out problems of our past. These issues will simply hurt the Modi-led government in the longer run.
Historically, right-wing leadership has always struggled. Take George W Bush for example — one of the staunchest right-wing supporters, he is also one of the least popular ones with his presidency being ranked among the worst insurveys of presidential scholars published in the late 2000s and 2010s. While Donald Trump may become the President on the basis of his rhetoric and his brazen but appealing statements, if he wants to stay there and keep his popularity intact, he may have to wash his hands off the right wing ideology if and when he gets into the office.
Perhaps one thing that could be noted from this is, can a right-wing (or the left, for that matter) government provide a stable and good leadership? Or is it time to look for a cohesive and multi-elemental front that could provide democracies like the US and India a much-needed stability in the country so that we can focus on development (note the irony) and start looking towards the future.


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Southland Industries' Annual Mid-Atlantic Golf Tournament Raises $60,000 for Charity
Wednesday, October 14, 2015 - 21:15
Dulles, VA (2015)
Southland Industries, one of the nation's largest MEP building systems experts, hosted its 7th Annual Tee-Off for Charity Golf Tournament on September 24th at Evergreen Country Club in Haymarket, Virginia. Southland's Mid-Atlantic Division chose to donate proceeds from the tournament to local non-profit organizations, Loudoun Youth, Inc. and Loudoun Habitat for Humanity. In total, the tournament raised approximately $60,000 for the two beneficiaries.
"This year marked Southland's 7th annual golf outing and, as an established business in Loudoun County, we could not have been more excited to work with the Loudoun Habitat for Humanity and Loudoun Youth charities again," stated Mike Miller, Southland's Mid-Atlantic Division Leader. "We continue to be grateful for the support that our clients, vendors, and subcontractors in the engineering and construction industry provide us each fall. It's through their generosity that we can continue to build a stronger community here in Loudoun County," Miller continued.
Jared Melvin, President and CEO of Loudon Youth said, "The financial support from this golf tournament has enabled Loudoun Youth, Inc. to touch so many lives of young people throughout Loudoun County. Together with our supporters and partners we are creating a community where our youth are stepping up and making a difference in the lives of others. The programs we run gives them the leadership skills, the sense of empowerment, and the connections they need to make positive contributions to our communities."
Putting faith into action since its incorporation in 1993, Loudoun Habitat for Humanity works toward the goal of eliminating poverty housing throughout the county by providing innovative and affordable housing solutions to qualified individuals and families. It is the conviction of Loudoun Habitat that everyone deserves the opportunity to work to obtain affordable housing. Kari Murphy, Development Director shared, "We are overwhelmed with the support Southland Industries has provided year after year and their dedication to giving back to the community. With your generous gift, we will be able to continue to do what we love – that is, empowering partner families, creating stability for their children, and finding an affordable place to call home."
Southland Industries recognizes the tournament sponsors who helped support these charitable organizations by making this substantial donation possible: (Platinum Level) Clark Construction, Ferguson, TBN TRA, DMR Associates, Inc., Milwaukee, and Capitol Controls Inc.; (Gold Level) Hensel Phelps, Advanced Thermal Solutions LLC, Ferguson, S.J. Rafferty, Chesapeake Systems, and STH, Inc.


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A French bookstore "Albertine" has opened in New York
Carlos Laforet Coll
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The French bookstore "Albertine" or the return of French letters to 5th Avenue
This is the new meeting place for French letters in New York: the French bookstore Albertine, which bears the name of a heroine of Marcel Proust for the most knowledgeable among you. French literature is still popular because the bookstore has already seduced thousands of readers since its launch at the end of September and attracted big names in culture.
Since the closure in 2009 of La Librairie de France at Rockefeller Center, in the heart of Manhattan, the Francophile New York no longer had a temple of French literature. The cultural services of the embassy took over and hired François-Xavier Schmit, owner of a bookstore in Toulouse, to manage this new bookstore. Its mission is not only to sell books in French, but also works by French authors translated into English.
Although more remote, Albertine is an answer to this lack, offering books by French-speaking authors in French and translations into English. But it is also and primarily a meeting place, the bookstore will host meetings and discussions with French or American thinkers on subjects relating to the economy, art or even politics.
Nestled in the heart of a mansion dating from 1902 on Fifth Avenue in New York, within the cultural services of the French Embassy, Albertine was born this fall after four years of gestation.
The bookstore invites you to stroll
Leather sofas and armchairs, large wooden tables, a ceiling of Renaissance-inspired constellations, this space of 150 m2 on two floors is very warm. A calm and relaxing place to read a book in peace.
In total, some 5,3 million dollars, coming from entirely private funds, will have enabled this bookstore, which wants to be autonomous even if attached to the embassy, to see the light of day.
On the stalls, you can find the great classics of French literature, discover the great titles of the literary re-entry in France or immerse yourself in well-supplied children's or comics sections. The entire bookstore team is looking forward to welcoming you! Do not hesitate to tell all your Francophone and Francophile knowledge
Where is the French Albertine bookstore located?
Albertine 972 Fifth Avenue (between 78 and 79th rue) Monday to Thursday and Saturday from 11AM to 7PM Friday: 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday: 11 AM to 6 PM
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A Snail's Pace
Take a walk in the gardens and savour the unhurried lifestyle of picturesque Suzhou.
At the height of its fame, Suzhou could boast more than 200 grand gardens; today, only a handful of them survive, listed as part of the world's cultural heritage.
Suzhou is great for casting aside the busy beat of the present and slipping into the slower rhythms of the past. As one repeat visitor to the city puts it, Suzhou offers "culture, calm and a more relaxed pace of life". And, best of all, you can slow down and savour the respite in the lap of luxury, indulging in the modern comforts and attentive service provided by Shangri-La Hotel, Suzhou, which offers all the temptations you need to unwind and indulge in some unabashed 'me' time.
"The city's modern, yet it still retains much of its traditional character," said Jeanny Hu, director of communications, summing up the city's appeal. The hotel epitomises the modern metropolis. It occupies the 24 upper-most floors of the highest tower in a new part of town, a little to the east of the historical heart of the city. This lofty vantage point means all the spacious and inviting rooms and suites have unobstructed views.
With a choice of excellent wining and dining options that cater to all tastes, including top-notch Japanese fare crafted by Chef Takanori Hirayama at Nishimura, as well as a spa where ancient techniques and modern wisdom combine to soothe away stress, it's easy to become so cocooned in comfort that you lose track of time. However, be sure to save at least a little during your stay to explore the old-world charm of the canal side streets and classical gardens that are synonymous with Suzhou.
Seen and Heard
At the height of its fame, Suzhou could boast more than 200 grand gardens; today, only a handful of them survive, listed as part of the world's cultural heritage. In many ways, they define the city – visiting Suzhou and not wandering round a garden or two would be like going to New York and not seeing Central Park. The most famous of the gardens is the Humble Administrator's Garden, but be warned: it can get very busy, especially on public holidays. The nearby Lion Grove Garden is quieter, and one local garden lover recommended the Lingering Garden as nicer.
Perhaps one of the reasons the Humble Administrator's Garden is so celebrated is because of its location. It's part of a nexus of nearby attractions – which, if you are on a tight schedule, represent the essence of Suzhou on a stroll-worthy day that includes the I. M. Pei-designed Suzhou Museum and the picture-postcard photogenic canal scenes along Pingjiang Lu, a street lined with arts and crafts shops, where you can stock up on souvenirs and gifts (Suzhou is known for its silk), and boutique cafes where you can settle back and listen to the boatwomen sing. If that merely whets your appetite for traditional Suzhou entertainment, check out a live Pingtan show at the museum on Zhongzhangjia Alley.
Suzhou owes its prosperity, which can still be sensed within its high-walled garden retreats, to its fortuitous location on the Grand Canal. Wealth flowed into the city along its waterways, and taking a boat ride around the Old Town is an enjoyable way to experience the old Suzhou. While the years and the modern city have dimmed some of the splendour that wowed visitors such as Marco Polo in the past, the Old Town can still turn on the charm. On a daytime or nighttime cruise around the canals circling the old city, one can listen to a live Pingtan singer and appreciate something of the impression that visitors in those days must have had when arriving in the city for the first time.
Tastes of Tradition
While Suzhou's prosperity nourished the performing arts, the wealthy families that patronised the performances were being nourished by teams of chefs who served them the finest fare, developing a distinct culinary tradition using local ingredients.
As Roger Xu, Chinese Executive Chef at Shangri-La Hotel, Suzhou explains, "Suzhou cuisine emphasises fresh seasonal ingredients and it is characterised by light, sweet flavours that don't overpower the original taste of the ingredients."
Shangri-La Hotel, Suzhou's Chinese restaurant Shang Palace offers a variety of delicious local dishes using ingredients sourced from the nearby Taihu and Yangcheng lakes, including stir-fried lake shrimp with euryale seeds, deep-fried Mandarin fish with sweet and sour sauce, and water shield and silver fish soup. If you are planning to visit Suzhou, best arrange your trip in autumn – you will be able to enjoy what are considered to be the best hairy crabs in the country.
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Holy White Hounds @ TLA 12.16.16
Ryan Bowman
On December 16th, Holy White Hounds opened for The Struts at their show at the TLA. Holy White Hounds is made up of Brenton Dean on lead vocals, James Manson on guitar, Ambrose Lupercal on bass, and Seth Luloff on drums. The group is from Des Moine, Iowa, and has been on tour almost all year after releasing their debut album Sparkle, Sparkle in May. Their infectious, guitar driven riffs have quickly given them attention on radio stations across the country, and they even earned a spot on the Bonnaroo lineup this past summer. The guys sat down with me before their show to talk about the band.
When was your first show with all four of you?
James: It was with a band called The Envy Corps, but when was it?
Brenton: Like three years ago, in October in Des Moines. And Envy Corps is our producer's band, he plays guitar for them, so that was pretty cool.
Did you do some touring after you put out your EP, "Oh Mama" in 2014 or mostly focus on completing the full album?
Brenton: The EP was like a preview of the full length album we were putting together. The songs from the EP are there for the most part, well four out of the five are on the full album. We mostly did some legs, which was basically us branching out to nearby cities. We would go from Des Moines to Omaha and then go back home, and the next weekend would be Des Moines to Chicago. We branched out away from Des Moines over weekends to try and build an audience in those places so we could go out further next time. We wanted to do smart touring, because touring is pretty hard.
You guys have been touring almost nonstop this year, what kind of experiences or takeaways did you get?
James: It has been extremely good for the most part, great times in our little white van. Forty square feet of space, smells like farts and it's awesome [laughs]. No but it's awesome, it's our job and we're extremely lucky to be able to do it. It's a great way to see the country.
Ambrose: Great way to stay in shape.
James: Not really, you're sitting for eight hours a day [laughs].
What was one of your favorite shows you've played, or just a really special one?
Seth: We played a show in Rochester recently, a basement show that I really liked. That was rad.
Brenton: Philly is always a good time, we've played here twice before. One was our own headline show, and we played with The Cult earlier this year at the Electric Factory–that was rad. I still have really fond memories of the basement shows we played at our friends' houses. The first show that me and Ambrose ever played together was in high school, at this guy Eric's house. He was a good friend of ours and he had a band called Janitors of the Apocalypse. We played a show in his basement, which he called the Death Star, and it was the coolest venue to go to with friends. Still have a lot of fond memories of those shows.
Do you guys plan new songs on the road or do you prefer to wait for some off time to write?
Brenton: The intention is to always write on the road. You never know how much time you're going to get at soundcheck or something to try out new ideas, but we definitely do writing.
Seth: There's plenty of inspiration on the road, but not a lot of productive writing. Maybe some lyrical stuff, but musically, it's a lot harder.
Brenton: Yeah, a lot of experiences that come from the road end up getting written about when you're home.
What is your favorite band to listen to right now?
Brenton: Tame Impala, definitely. Or the Beastie Boys.
Ambrose: I keep going back to NOFX.
James: P!nk.
Seth: I agree with Tame Impala, always been big with me. Since Currents came out, I can't stop listening to them.
Brenton: Lonerism was a masterpiece, such a weird vibe. I wasn't expecting Currents at all, I had to think about it for a while, and all of the sudden I was like damn, this is beast.
Any plans about touring for next year that you can share?
James: We have a few shows in January and a couple in February, but nothing really set yet.
Brenton: Probably some sort of festival circuit for the summer, but nothing concrete as of now.
Your full length album Sparkle Sparkle came out earlier this year, but do you have any new songs written? Any new plans moving forward?
Brenton: We actually have like forty songs written. We're thinking about a whole new direction, thinking about scrapping everything when we get home and starting new. We also have the feeling to scrap everything we're doing because we're always trying to top what we just did. But we definitely will have a new album. We'll see what happens.
Keep an eye out on their website for future shows and news about the upcoming album.
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Q: Neo4j delete nodes that have more that one relationship between them I am trying to clear the database from wrong data.
I have nodes that have more than one relationship between each other and I am trying to delete those nodes.
An example of that would be:
(p:Person{id:'1'})-[r:SIBLING_OF]-(k:Person{id:'2'})
(p:Person{id:'1'})-[r:PARENT_OF]-(k:Person{id:'2'})

I have tried several queries but none of them were right.
Does anyone know what would be the best approach to achieve this?

A: So you want to delete the nodes, not just the relationships, right?
MATCH (p1:Person)-[:SIBLING_OF]-(p2:Person),
(p2)-[:PARENT_OF]-(p1)
DETACH DELETE p1, p2

You should probably do RETURN instead of DETACH DELETE first to ensure you're deleting the right ones.

A: If you want a more generic query to find and delete all pairs of nodes with more than one relationship between them you could try this:
MATCH (p1:Person)-[r]-(p2:Person)
WITH p1, p2, count(r) as cnt
WHERE cnt > 1 and id(p1) < id(p2)
DETACH DELETE p1, p2


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COC 'Industry Insight' event features former presidential photographer
Pete Souza
College of the Canyons proudly welcomes American photojournalist and best-selling author Pete Souza to the School of Visual & Performing Arts' Virtual Industry Insight Series on Thursday.
"We are delighted to have such a highly esteemed artist and historian speak with our college community this month," said Jennifer Smolos, dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts. "Mr. Souza's work has documented some of the most important images of our lifetime. As we find ourselves living in unprecedented moments in the current landscape, his work is more powerful and poignant now than ever."
Souza served as the official photographer for President Ronald Reagan and President Barack Obama. Documenting two very different presidential administrations has provided Souza with a unique vantage point, and his book, "Obama: An Intimate Portrait," is one of the best-selling photography books of all time, having debuted at No. 1 on the New York Times bestseller list in 2017.
In addition to his work in national politics, Souza has traveled the globe capturing stories. Shortly after 9/11, he was among the first journalists to cover the fall of Kabul, Afghanistan.
His new documentary, "The Way I See It," provides a behind-the-scenes perspective of two of the most iconic presidents in American history — Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan. In the film, audiences witness how Souza has transformed from "the man who disappears" behind the camera to a man who has become compelled to speak regarding the issues we face in our collective humanity in the United States.
At 5 p.m. Thursday, Souza will appear as part of the School of Visual & Performing Arts' Industry Insight Series for 2020-21, sharing insight from his career as a freelance and presidential photographer, photojournalist and author. All students, faculty, staff and Patrons of the Arts members are invited, with an opportunity to ask questions during the event.
For more information, contact Dean Jennifer Smolos, at [email protected]
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Blopps is a web service to post comments, it offers a Firefox add-on that allows you to post your comments, links, and pictures on any website.
It is easy to use it, just this Firefox add-on, restart your browser, you will see a green icon on toolbar (red is off).
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Actually, Blopps is an independent comment platform, your comments do not appear on original website, it only displays on Blopps comment platform. So more users will get more comments, but it is still a useful comment tool.


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Las Cinco Familias son las familias criminales principales de la mafia ítaloestadounidense de Nueva York, que han dominado el crimen organizado en la ciudad desde finales del , aunque su poder e influencia se han visto mermados desde comienzos del  por las capturas de sus miembros a manos de las autoridades estadounidenses. Las Cinco Familias, bajo la sugerencia de Lucky Luciano, son responsables del sistema de La Comisión, un consejo intermafioso que demarcó el terreno entre las facciones previamente en guerra y que gobierna las actividades de la Cosa Nostra en Estados Unidos.

Las Cinco Familias con sus actuales capos son:
 Bonanno: Michael Mancuso.
 Colombo: Andrew Russo (encargado al no haber capo oficial).
 Gambino: Domenico Cefalú (encargado luego del asesinato en 2019 del capo oficial, Frank Cali).
  Genovese: Liborio Bellomo
 Lucchese: Michael DeSantis (encargado al estar encarcelado de por vida el capo oficial, Victor Amuso).

Algunas de esas familias son conocidas por nombres alternativos. Por ejemplo, la familia Colombo es en ocasiones llamada familia Profaci (debido a Joe Profaci, un jefe de larga duración de la familia).

Influencias
En 1972 se estrenó la película de mafia El Padrino, basada en la novela homónima de Mario Puzo, en la que cinco familias criminales dominan la Cosa Nostra de Nueva York, pero esas familias tienen diferentes nombres de las de la vida real. Esas familias son la familia Corleone, la familia Tattaglia, la familia Barzini, la familia Cuneo y la familia Stracci. En la película El padrino, Don Corleone sería Carlo Gambino, ya que de joven se rebeló y asesinó al jefe de la familia para la que trabajaba, se convirtió en el jefe y se negó a los narcóticos; finalmente terminó falleciendo de un ataque cardíaco.

En la serie de televisión Los Soprano, la familia DiMeo de Nueva Jersey tiene conexiones cercanas de negocios con la familia Lupertazzi de Brooklyn, una de las cinco familias de Nueva York. Debido a su gran tamaño, la familia Lupertazzi probablemente representa a la familia Gambino o Genovese.

Las cinco familias son parodiadas en el Grand Theft Auto IV, las cuales son la familia Gambetti, la familia Pavanno, la familia Ancelotti, la familia Messina y la familia Lupisella. También está la familia Pegorino, la cual trata de ser aceptada dentro de La Comisión, siendo la sexta familia.

En el universo Star Wars, buena parte del borde exterior de la galaxia está dominado por los Hutt, estos líderes criminales se reúnen en el Gran Consejo Hutt para tomar decisiones, este consejo está formado por los líderes de las 5 familias Hutt.

En el manga de piratas One Piece uno de los personajes secundarios llamado Capone 'Gang' Bege, inspirado abiertamente en Al Capone, se transformó en Capitán Pirata cuando se cansó de sus actividades en el West Blue, un mar cuya actividad criminal esta controlada por las llamadas Cinco Familias del Oeste, de una de las cuales él mismo era líder.

Fuera de Estados Unidos
Los medios de comunicación canadienses conocen a la mafia italiana de Montreal como "La Sexta Familia". Históricamente vinculada a la familia Bonanno de Nueva York, ha sido dirigida por los Cotroni (los hermanos Vic y Frank, cuyo padre, Nick, era de Calabria) y más tarde por los Rizzuto, Nick y Vito, cuyos orígenes son de Sicilia. Junto con el grupo criminal irlandés West End Gang, y los franco-canadienses Hells Angels en East End Montreal, forman el Consorcio de Montreal, quienes controlan el tráfico de drogas en el Este de Canadá, y desde allí en Estados Unidos.

Enlaces externos
 Five Families - Gang Land Web
 List of Hierarchies and Known Members of NYC Mafia Families

Mafia
Cosa Nostra
Organizaciones delictivas

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Calipari on Why 76ers Should Take Jamal Murray at No. 1
The Philadelphia 76ers have several options at No. 1 overall, but according to Kentucky head coach John Calipari, Philly is staring their savior in the face.
Instead of taking LSU's Ben Simmons or Duke's Brandon Ingram with the No. 1 pick in this year's draft, Cal told ESPN.com's Andy Katz that his former point guard should be the guy.
"If you're going to take the No. 1 pick, you probably should do it from our program," Calipari said.
Calipari said Murray could be the best player to come out of this NBA draft five years from now. Murray is projected to go as high as No. 3, where the Boston Celtics select.
After shooting the lights out during a workout for the Celtics, Murray talked about what makes him the best player in the draft.
"I believe I'm the best player in the draft, but every team needs what they need," Murray said after the workout.
Both the Los Angeles Lakers, owners of the No. 2 pick, and the Boston Celtics, owners of the third selection, absolutely love this idea. The Sixers, despite Coach Cal's unbiased opinion, probably don't.
Murray called himself the best player in the draft, and he certainly has the tools to succeed in the NBA almost immediately. He is a solid rebound, sound passer, pesky defender and shot better than 40 percent from deep during his lone season at Kentucky.
Murray may have the best all-around skill set today — but will he end up being the best and most complete player four or five years from now.
In this article:76ers, Ben Simmons, brandon ingram, Jamal Murray, John Calipari, NBA Draft


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Q: Node cron job executions duplicates There are two bots that are hosted on Ubuntu server 18.04 x64 (1 core) and supported by PM2 (fork).
https://dl4.joxi.net/drive/2020/01/07/0028/2950/1842054/54/ed0a34751d.jpg
One of them is scheduled to run tasks using Cron, in the example will be - Quotes (MainBotDP).
At 9 a.m. of each day, a script is executed which should send the quote once (executed once a day).
Instead, the script runs multiple times (not always) and sends several quotes.
I noticed a pattern that it seems to happen when I reboot the bot several times during the day and the next day the script runs depending on the number of reboots (I'm not sure, I guess). I don't quite understand how to solve this situation, I would be grateful for your help!
PM2 Config file
module.exports = {
  apps: [
    {
      name: "MainBotDP",
      cwd: "./digitalPilgrims/src/",
      script: "index.js",
      instance_var: "INSTANCE_ID",
      autorestart: true,
      watch: false,
      max_memory_restart: "1G",
      env: {
        WITH_SCHEDULE: "1"
      }
    },
    {
      name: "RSSNews",
      cwd: "./discordNews/",
      script: "server.js",
      instance_var: "INSTANCE_ID",
      autorestart: true,
      watch: false,
      max_memory_restart: "1G",
      env: {
        WITH_SCHEDULE: "2"
      }
    }
  ]
};

Cron schedule file
const CronJob = require("cron").CronJob;
const { quoteOfDay } = require("./quote");
const { holidayNewYear } = require("./holidays");
const { monthlyGameStats } = require("./monthlyStats");

function startCrons(guild) {
  if (process.env.WITH_SCHEDULE === "1") {
    const cronQuote = new CronJob(
      "0 0 9 * * *",
      function() {
        quoteOfDay(guild);
      },
      false,
      false,
      "Europe/Moscow"
    );

    const cronHolidayNewYear = new CronJob({
      cronTime: "0 18 15 1 0 *",
      onTick: function() {
        holidayNewYear(guild);
      },
      start: false,
      timeZone: "Europe/Moscow"
    });

    const cronMonthlyGameStats = new CronJob(
      "0 10 1 * *",
      function() {
        monthlyGameStats(guild);
      },
      false,
      false,
      "Europe/Moscow"
    );
    cronQuote.start();
    cronHolidayNewYear.start();
    cronMonthlyGameStats.start();
  }
}

module.exports = {
  startCrons
};

A: Not sure, but modify your condition in checking if the current instance is the main instance, instead of configuring extra information...  :
if (parseInt(process.env.NODE_APP_INSTANCE) === 0
) {
    ... your code ...
}

A: The problem was that function that starts Crons was running in "process.on". Аfter changing to "process.once", the messages are no longer duplicated.


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Notes Already Grave Situations Made Worse
By Anita S. Bourdin
VATICAN CITY, OCT. 20, 2008 (Zenit.org).- As the world faces an economic crisis, Benedict XVI is encouraging that particular attention be paid to society's weakest families and individuals.
The Pope stressed this need in a message sent on his behalf by his secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, for the World Day to Overcome Extreme Poverty, celebrated each Oct. 17. The papal message was sent to Jean Tonglet, delegate for Italy of the ATD Fourth World movement.
The Holy Father expressed his hope that "in the difficult international economic context of today, particular attention is given to the people and families who are most underprivileged and the weakest of society."
He also spoke out on behalf of those for whom life is more difficult due to the crisis: "The present situation aggravates the already worrying and sometimes tragic conditions of life for numerous people, whose human dignity is in this way gravely compromised."
The Pontiff concluded asking God to "support all those people who are victims of extreme poverty" and bless "the efforts of those who, with their generous commitment, contribute to the building up of a more just and fraternal world, which rejects the misfortune of extreme poverty."
The world day was begun on Oct. 17, 1987, by Father Joseph Wresinski (1917-1988), founder of the ATD Fourth World movement. On this day he placed a commemorative stone in the Trocadero Plaza (renamed the Plaza of Human Rights and Liberties) in Paris "for the victims of poverty."
The initiative was taken up by the United Nations in 1992.
One of the objectives of the world day is to "give a voice to the poor, listen to what they have to say, not just regarding poverty and how to fight it, but also about peace, justice, the future of the world and societies," Tonglet told ZENIT. "This attitude of listening is something that is promoted on Oct. 17 so that it is lived afterward day after day."
Posted by Brian at 11:54 AM
Labels: Papal Teachings, poverty


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Q: How to store the image in webView? As I am a newbie, I don't know how to google to solve this question.
Then I ask this question.
Now, I have a list in an Html show in the WebView in the App.
like this:

You can see an image located in the left area in an item of the list.
Is there a way to store the list image.
How to store the image Use the javascript?
or
How to store the image by using the iOS webView API?
How to store the image by using the Android webView API?
What I need:
In a week or several days, the app requests the same network image once.
Now, my app requests the image every time. This way waste user's mobile phone traffic.
If you don't know my expression. I know a perfect library named SDWebImage.
In iOS APP, the SDWebImage can store the image in a week.

A: If you are loading it using WebView, you should consider caching the WebPage. You can enable the cache for WebView using this property:
https://developer.android.com/reference/android/webkit/WebSettings.html#LOAD_CACHE_ELSE_NETWORK
mWebView.getSettings().setCacheMode(WebSettings.LOAD_CACHE_ELSE_NETWORK);

Else if you are using URL's to load the image into custom ListView or RecyclerView, this library could help you out:
https://github.com/nostra13/Android-Universal-Image-Loader


Apia, Moreas, Peloponnese. However you call this great peninsula, the Peloponnese is in reality the mythical land where mythology and history meet. The land of the Spartan heroes and the beautiful Helen of Troy lies on the southern part of the Greek mainland. Its diverse landscapes combine rugged mountains, fertile valleys and an exotic endless coastline, attracting visitors from around the globe.


Nice try Israel, but people who back BDS know of your games. How many innocent Palestinians were called terrorists & wrongly convicted & imprisoned by Israel, merely because they were defending themselves or loved ones from Israeli aggression? Not to mention, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. The Israeli government loves to institute collective punishment, but you can't deligitimize a whole movement because a few are bad apples (possible terrorists).
I'd have to agree that Trump has fueled racists, some of whom are antisemites. But he has also fueled continued aggression by Israel, with his blind support for them. Sorry, can't call that last part antisemitism.
Important to remember how the MSM lied for Israel.
This isn't the first time Israel has profited from selling secrets.
The claims debunked are relevant to more than recent events.


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AIM Protest Shuts Down Senate
Posted on March 8, 2016 March 8, 2016 Author Michael Orton 8
Just before 3 PM Monday, as the Senate resumed normal business on second reading calendar, a group of 5 to 6 people who had patiently waited for the right moment, broke into shouts and unfurled banners and signs bearing symbols of the American Indian Movement, (AIM) condemning what they termed as the genocide of America's native peoples.
The demonstration stemmed from the previous Senate defeat of SB 170 – Indigenous Peoples Day, sponsored by Senator Jim Dabakis (Democrat -Salt Lake City).
Angry shouts of "You're on stolen land!," and "Stop treating us like we're dead! We're still here, you know ?!" reverberated along the marbled walls normally reserved for polite and ordered discussion.
There was nothing polite or ordered about this demonstration that lasted several minutes before the disruptors could be led from the chamber gallery and into the hall on the fourth floor of Utah's capitol building. From there, the noisy procession moved down a flight of stairs and to the same level as the Senate floor itself.
On hand to ensure public safety were several of the Sergeant-at-Arms staff and troopers with the Utah Highway Patrol,
The UHP has powers to police the capitol campus' uniquely state-maintained jurisdiction.
Senate leadership quickly invited the protesters inside the Senate lounge for a closed-door meeting that lasted more than 90 minutes by some accounts and because the media were kept from the private discussions, none of the protesters' names were obtained or released. Senate business quickly resumed with Senator Ralph Okerlund (Republican – Monroe) taking the President's gavel. No arrests were made.
Some of the dissidents' leaders specifically called-out Senator Todd Weiler (Republican – Woods Cross) who spoke and voted against Dabakis' bill when it was presented last week. That became the basis for the disruption, seemingly a retaliatory move against Weiler and any of the other senators who voted to defeat the measure attempting to honor Utah's Indigenous People.
During the Senate debate on March 1, it was noted that Utah already did have an "Indigenous People's Day" on the books, designated as the Monday before Thanksgiving weekend in each November. Senator Dabakis had dismissed the supposed equality of the prior designation by describing the November date as "lesser than a national holiday" when compared to Columbus Day, a holiday observed by schools, banks, and state and federal government. In the ensuing discussion on the bill's merits, Senator Weiler, speaking in opposition, said that referring to Christopher Columbus as anything but a hero would be "rewriting history."
In the ensuing discussion on the bill's merits, Senator Weiler, speaking in opposition, said that referring to Christopher Columbus as anything but a hero would be "rewriting history."
Indigenous peoples in modern-day America have become more politically active and assertive in public policy discussions that have traditionally been the purview of white and male decision makers.
Their activism actually has roots in the protests of the 1960s and 70s at a time when Alcatraz Island was occupied for several weeks. Last October, a tribal coalition sought President Obama's assistance to designate hundreds of thousands of acres of public lands near "Bears Ears" in South Eastern Utah declared a national monument.
Native American activism comes at a time when Utah's congressional delegation has introduced their "Public Lands Initiative," led by Utah Congressman Rob Bishop (Republican) and summarily denounced as "wholly inadequate and insensitive," patently insufficient to allow for honoring native people's ancestors by Native American leaders.
Category: 2016 Legislative Session, In the Senate Tag: American Indian Movement, Columbus Day, Jim Dabkis, protest, SB 170 2016, todd weiler 8 Comments
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How else are the Native American people to be heard? We are a minority and no voice to be heard. Even in the history books of America our tribal stories and tribal history is not written. Senator Weiler and Congressman Bishop choose to turn their eyes and ears to the past history and injustice of the Native American, and specifically of the true Native People of Utah… This land of America was land of the Utes, Navajo, Piutes, Lakotas, Kiowas, Pawnee, Shoshone, and other Native American tribes. Invaded by Christopher Columbus, who thought he was on India, brought the non-indigenious people to this land. And then the whiteman stole and took our lands from us through homestead and other acts of Congress.
Today the Ute Indian Tribe is fighting to keep our Uncompahgre Reservation .. and Congressman Bishop is spearheading to take our lands from us.. He has chosen to treat us unfair and on terms as less than human, as he has demonstrated in meetings with our Tribal Council and Tribal Attorney's. Bishop ignorance is shameful and if that is representation of Utah, people had better read the history and treatment of the Native American. We are the " Proud Utes"…
Yes, Native Americans should be heard. We all feel the same. says:
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It is time to write the TRUE history, not the fiction that the liars and thieves have shoved down every non questioning American throat since Columbus discovered he had no idea where he really was as history. Why is it when people stand up for what is rightfully theirs it's called activism and not TRUTH!!
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Henri says:
It is not rewriting history. It is correcting his-story.
Earth-Feather says:
In Utah only 60% of the State are Mormons/LDS members. I am a member of the LDS Church. I believe there is one Creator. I have faith in God, who is our Heavenly Father,who is also our Creator and our Brother, Jesus Christ, who is our advocate, and also our mentor. I am the first of my family to become a member of the LDS Church. I believe there are corrupt people in all religions. I am not there to share the negative behaviors of the people of my faith. I am here to help uplift others. Before my mother's death she had visited the spirit realm. I have also visited the spirit realm. This world is not what it seems to be. There is an unseen fight to be won. Still we are all connected. I believe it is in my destiny to help and advocate for my Indigenous people.
What brought me to the LDS faith is they believe in the Lamanites, Nephites, Jeridites, and Mulekites People. These are people, like the Lamanite people who came to the Americas before Columbus, and were ordained by God, they are the chosen people, like the descendants of Abraham. Most Mormons believe the Native Americans are from these people, and are blessed by God to bring people closer to God. I also understand that allot of Tribes have been here since the beginning. I believe we are an advanced spiritual nation.
There is a scripture in the LDS faith, as to the end times. D&C 49:24- "the Lamanites shall blossom as the rose." For this prophecy from the Mormon church to become true, members of the church need to be compassionate towards the Indigenous People. I believe the church may also need to make an amends to our Native American People. To make this Amends, Christopher Columbus Day needs to be Abolished! Also, the Doctrine of Discovery needs to be Rescinded! We are Rising, we are the 7th and 8th fire!
Christopher Columbus voyage is prophecies in the Book of Mormon. Even so, his ungodly behaviors were not condoned by God. The acts of rap, torture, and enslavement of an Indigenous Tribe where they are brought to extinction, is not okay! Continued oppression of my people, is not okay! We must recognize the past mistakes, make amends, so we will know not to behave, condone, or accept this type of behavior ever again, by any race or nation!
"If a law is unjust, a man is not only right to disobey it, he is obligated to do so" (Thomas Jefferson).
Mike Hakes says:
In the Interest of Humanity in this Americas,
The first world war started in the 1600s when the Pilgrims began the process of murdering woman, children and elder grandparents of the Pequot peoples. This was my gramma's people (dad's mom) who I was never told about. Why, to this day is this sacrilegious holiday known as Thanksgiving not shown in the light of the murderous psychopathic (anger, hate, racism… ) that it is.
You see, the Pilgrims celebrated in the murder of a whole village "while they slept". Imagine 300 people in your town or city 4 or 5 block neighborhood being killed in their sleep until ALL were dead. You now claim ownership of their homes, cars, bank accounts and everything else and you are not responsible for this act. There is no one to hold you accountable.
This first incident, that created the Thanksgiving holiday was the reason the europeans then held the belief that the "easiest" thing to do was kill the natives and claim the land. And they called themselves "men of God". What mental illness aside from being a pure psychopath allows a person to murder and hold it as a "calling of God".
Many of our original contracts drawn up by the Early American leaders borrowed immensely (excepting the world where woman had equal rights and all people had equal voice which was in the Native American cultures) from the principles of a Federation as described by the Iroquois people who still Iive here in upstate New York.
I have (2) two grandmothers that would be considered full blood Native woman. Both have strengths that I do not see in some other cultures living here now. One thing that I do know now after having my DNA tested for markers is that even though I am a strong representative of European ancestry, over 12% of me has markers from Mayan peoples, NW Mexican peoples, Colombian peoples and two separate sections of Brasilian peoples, none of which are european anything.
If you want a further reference, when I was learning to speak and understand the cherokee that is of my own mother's peoples, I was writing the syllabary one day while waiting for Taiji to start while working in Canada. I was asked by me teacher what I was doing… I showed her and a few of the other students came over to see what we were discussing and to my amazement, the Cherokee language had MANY words that sound the same as some modern words, some with different meanings, but most with the same or similar implied meanings. And I now have friends who are Cherokee who go to China and can speak Mandarin fairly quickly. NONE of you in this Assembly would understand the importance of this as a direct link to ancient heritage from Asia, some more than 15,000 years ago.
When you come here and express a "belief" about the history of this place that is called America, you may need to take Moses OUT of the references to WHO actually is the source for your own National Constitution.
There's much more to this story, but I hope in today's world you have the Heart (which is how Natives will judge you) to speak the truth and learn a truth that will open your eyes, minds and souls to a much more fuller expression of what it is to be a Human Being.
adanvdo
mch (aka gogv unega)…
John OBrien says:
Today, 16 states, including Alaska, Hawaii and Oregon, don't recognize Columbus Day as a public holiday. South Dakota has celebrated Native American Day since 1990.
Talking about calling into question the honesty of history; when it comes to Christopher Columbus, I have to start by saying "I love you Seattle!"
Now with that being said I should begin with Christopher Columbus like the written history we were taught in grade school with our little pilgrim hats on reciting "Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 14 hundred and 92…. stopping there lets begin with Christopher Columbus was not his real name; it was Cristoforo Colombo.
Why the United States celebrates this man as "discovering" America and just putting aside the paradox of "discovering" a land that already had a population I am supposing it still all comes down to ones definition of "America".
Lets look at his accomplishments for just a minute.. On his 1492 voyage, Chris landed on a number of islands including some in the Bahamas very close to mainland Florida, but as far as I know, no U.S. landfall. On his second voyage, he landed at Hispaniola, Cuba, and Jamaica among others. All great islands; but no mainland U.S. On his third, he named Trinidad and landed in present-day Venezuela. Then, on his fourth, final voyage, he landed at present-day Panama. So, yes, in 1498 and 1502, he did reach the Americas, South and Central America to be exact, but by then he was hardly the first… Even if you discount the fact that people lived in these places all along.
So what exactly are we celebrating? Sure, Columbus was addicted to opium, but a lot of people were at the time. And, sure he was directly responsible for the enslavement, torture, mutilation and murder of thousands of indigenous people in the Caribbean islands during his quest for riches. And he could be credited for marking the establishment of institutionalized slavery in the West Indies, which, of course, led to a demand for more slaves and eventually hundreds of years of African slave trade… but… I suppose that was par for the course with explorers at the time, so I'll leave labels up to you. (You may want to add this into the equation.) None of this rhymed with "Columbus sailed the ocean blue in 14 hundred and 92…" so of course it was all omitted.
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LAST CHANCE: From law to lyrics, from classics to folk, interview with Jack Scott and Ingrid Rosenback, Philadelphia's popular duo.
March 24, 2015 - Henrik Eger
Last Chance, the musical duo of singer-songwriter Jack Scott (banjo and guitar) and fiddler-vocalist Ingrid Rosenback, has been playing together since 2011 and as a duo since 2012. They perform mostly original songs. They are participating in WXPN's Musicians On Call program, and are playing extensively in Philadelphia and the surrounding area to people of all ages.
Henrik Eger: Last Chance has become very popular. How do you explain that success?
Jack Scott: We love to play and sing together, and our audiences know. After each show we make sure everyone was satisfied. We keep our music fresh and varied, growing and improving all the time.
Ingrid Rosenback: Many of our jobs arise from our audiences spreading the word. All our songs are different, interesting, and exciting.
Henrik: Ingrid, is it true that you became a musician from the moment you raised your hand when your fourth grade teacher asked who wanted to take violin lessons?—at least, that's the charming story being passed around by musicians in Philadelphia.
Ingrid: True story, but I actually studied biology first and worked with rats and mice and bugs and earned a degree in pharmacy. I then studied violin at Temple and became a classical violin teacher. I played classical music in orchestras and chamber groups for quite some time. Eventually, I taught myself to improvise.
Last Chance. Photo by Rick Prieur.
Henrik: Jack, how did you become a guitar and banjo player, a composer, and a lyricist?
Jack: I've been playing, singing, and writing songs since I was in high school. I loved folk music and rock, and the Beatles made popular music even more interesting. I listened to all the great songwriters and gradually developed my own style.
Henrik: You worked as a successful lawyer, and now you write lyrics and give concerts all over Philadelphia. Tell us about that transition.
Jack: Yes, I practiced law for over 37 years, but I never stopped playing and writing music whenever I could find the time. When I reached the point where I could move into music full time, I jumped at it. As for Law, I never looked back. Since last fall, I've been teaching a songwriting course at Temple's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Philadelphia.
Henrik: Wonderful. What a great transition. Ingrid, you are a successful classical violin teacher. Why did you decide to form Last Chance and perform fiddle tunes and new songs?
Ingrid: I'm totally dedicated to my students, but I love to play for the sheer enjoyment. In Last Chance we can create our own music, style, and arrangements, record, and perform for the love of it. We're doing what no one else is doing. Our music is original and it has a contemporary feel. We craft the songs as we see fit, and we work as long as it takes to get the sound we want.
Henrik: How would you describe your music?
Ingrid: Jack writes his songs in a thoughtful, poetic way. The songs can twist your heart or make you laugh, and each one sparkles in its originality, whether sweet or bluesy or raucous.
Jack: Our music is not limited to any particular style or time frame, but extends across traditional genres, continues to evolve, and appeals to many different age groups.
Henrik: In your many concerts, you seem to be presenting new songs all the time. How do you do that?
Jack: I'll bring to Ingrid both old and new songs, and we work together to develop them for our performances.
Ingrid: We design each show for its audience. I would be bored if we always played the same songs. We don't cover other artists' materials. However, sometimes we'll add a traditional fiddle song to the set.
Henrik: How did the two of you meet?
Jack: Since 2001, I'd been playing with Whirled Peas in Wilmington. In 2011, our fiddle player and some other musicians left the group. I missed the sound of a good fiddler. When I attended an acoustic jam in Swarthmore, Ingrid was there, playing beautifully. I played one of my songs and she added a harmony fiddle part right on the spot. The song never sounded better.
Afterwards, I told her Whirled Peas needed a fiddler. She fit in immediately, and she rarely has missed a Whirled Peas show since.
Ingrid: I'm so glad Jack asked me to join Whirled Peas. So much of my previous musical life had been playing in chamber music groups that were fairly formal. To improvise and play with other folk musicians was really learning a new style of music for me.
Henrik: What's the difference and a between a violin and a fiddle?
Ingrid: They're the same instrument, but called by different names depending upon the type of music being played. You won't find a fiddle in an orchestra, or a violin in a bluegrass band.
Henrik: Fascinating. Could you describe the first performance by Last Chance
Jack: We were a duo before we had the name "Last Chance." I entered a singer-songwriter showcase at a local arts center. Ingrid agreed to join me with fiddle accompaniment. Before we went on stage, Ingrid asked me if I was nervous. I said, "Yeah, a little. Are you?" She said, "No." From that moment forward, I've never been nervous to perform a show with Ingrid.
Ingrid: Ironically, I used to suffer from terrible stage fright. All through music school, I was so anxious while performing. It's totally different now in Last Chance.
Photo by Rick Prieur.
Henrik: How did you come up with the name Last Chance?
Ingrid: We wanted something catchy, simple, and memorable. We've both played lots of music before, and this is our "last chance" to play music exactly the way we want. However, when we play weddings, we call our group "Rambling Heart."
Henrik: Have you had any memorable moments from your shows?
Ingrid: We've played for the WXPN Musicians on Call Program at the Philly VA, a home for veterans with very serious health conditions. When we play there, people barely conscious, come alive, start moving to the rhythm, even clapping, and moving around in wheelchairs. We've played for people who were at the very end of their lives.
Jack: We recently played a new coffeehouse for disabled people. We played a house concert and donated all the proceeds to Jubilee School in West Philadelphia.
Henrik: Last Chance is known not only for a special kind of music but also for its generosity, and capacity to connect with an audience.
Ingrid: Thank you. We played a house concert in Philly on the same bill with two young musicians who were on the road. We decided on the spot to donate our share of the evening's fee to the musicians with whom we shared the bill.
Jack: Our most unusual event was for a celebration of a loving couple, diverse in every way. Ray Duvall and Ron Hunter were two gay men from the Philadelphia theater community—one was Jewish, the other was raised Christian. One was white and the other African American. Finally, one was alive, the other deceased. The event was a celebration of life and a posthumous marriage ceremony. We performed "Wouldn't You Know" that evening, which Ingrid solos on with stunning beauty. She gets too emotional to sing that song now, and we've taken it out of our repertoire.
Henrik: I vividly recall those extraordinary moments at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre that night. Your music was so moving most people cried. At other concerts of yours, I have seen the audience snap their fingers and sway their bodies with an energy rarely seen elsewhere. Thank you, Ingrid and Jack!
Last Chance perform Thursday, March 26, 2015, at Lansdowne Folk Club [84 S. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne, PA]; folkclub.org/concert-schedule. Check out a full schedule of their shows and their album We Came to Play, on their website lastchance.co.vu.
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Henrik Eger
HENRIK EGER, editor of Drama Around the Globe. Bilingual playwright, author of Metronome Ticking. Born and raised in Germany. Ph.D. in English, University of Illinois, Chicago. German translator of Martin Luther King, Jr's Nobel Peace Prize mail. Producer-director: Multilingual Shakespeare, London. Retired professor of English and Communication who taught in six countries on three continents, including four universities and one college in the U.S. Author of four college text books. Longtime Philadelphia theatre correspondent for AAJT, the world's largest Jewish theatre website. Articles published in Classical Voice, Los Angeles; Kayhan International, Tehran, Iran; Indian Express, Mumbai, India; The Jewish Forward, New York; Philadelphia Jewish Voice, Phindie, and Broad Street Review, Philadelphia; The Mennonite, Tucson; and New Jersey Stage. Contact: HenrikEger@gmail.com
6 thoughts on "LAST CHANCE: From law to lyrics, from classics to folk, interview with Jack Scott and Ingrid Rosenback, Philadelphia's popular duo."
Shirley Jester March 25, 2015 at 9:41 am
Jack & Ingrid are really devoted to their music, and their audiences. Their totally different kind of music fits into any group. We have enjoyed their music since Jack joined the Whirled Peas, and then Ingrid. They have a great sound together.
Jack Scott March 28, 2015 at 8:35 am
Shirley, thanks for your support. We're humbled by your enthusiasm and your loyalty.
Henrik Eger March 25, 2015 at 10:57 am
Shirley, I'm not sure what I like more about Ingrid and Scott: their musicality, their sound, their new songs, or their willingness to go where hardly anyone else dares to go. LAST CHANCE–a truly amazing experience, and each time different and fresh.
Thanks for sharing your experience with this duo with their great sound.
Eric Zimmerman March 25, 2015 at 2:02 pm
Last Chance is amazing. Such an innovative approach to music and life!
Tom Wang March 28, 2015 at 10:31 am
Great interview, Henrik. Ingrid & Jack rock as a musical duo & as people. I've had the privilege of singing w/them several times & it's always a treat! Their talents, skills & big hearts lift me up every performance. A class act!
Jack Scott March 28, 2015 at 3:23 pm
Thanks, Tom. It's always a privilege to perform with you. Fabulous voice!
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