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The Happenstance: Dispatch 2
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Scotland + VeniceDispatch 2 of 12
Venice Reflective: Lee Ivett
In this dispatch, Lee Ivett of Baxendale Studio, looks at why a successful public space is one that suggests possibility and opportunity rather than dictates and instructs behaviour. The armature in the garden of Zenobio provided a framework, both literal and metaphorical, that allowed curiosity, reaction, engagement and participation. In this unique context, it was a support mechanism for people to take risks, try things out, fail, succeed, fail again, grow, develop, improve…
The Happenstance / Scotland + Venice: Scotland's critically acclaimed contribution to the 16th International Architecture exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia 2018. Curated by WAVEparticle.
The image shows the armature in the garden at Palazzo Zenobio with children playing on it.
Image: Graham Ross
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Introduction: Morag Bain. First in a series of twelve publications or 'dispatches', exploring the themes of, and learning from The Happenstance.
Into the Mouth of the Wolf: Peter McCaughey. A day in the life of The Happenstance and the chance encounters and the coincidences in the garden.
My Experience as a Fellow at The Happenstance: Theo Shack. Immersive education, and the possibilities that might not otherwise happen.
Venice / Local Context: Alberto Lago. How the memory of The Happenstance is still alive today in the minds of the Venetian people.
Play: Brian Hartley. Play as a spontaneous and creative process, and how it opens vital conversations and actions.
Tools of the Trade: Peter McCaughey. A focus on five principal tools, of the many tools and tactics used.
Participatory Practice: Ian Gilzean. How participation and community empowerment inspires people to realise their creativity and sense of ownership.
The Happenstance: Dispatch 10
A Conversation, a Workshop and Afterwards: Elizabeth Murphy and Emily Speed. Teams are able to make something much bigger, layered and profound.
The Happenstance: a Lively Scottish-Venetian freespace: Phineas Harper. The engagement of the Venetians to the "open to all" of The Happenstance.
The Ongoing Legacy: Morag Bain and Peter McCaughey. It continues through events, tools shared, the friendships and connections being made.
One A to Z of Making Connections: Peter McCaughey. Exploring the variety of ways connections were made between individuals and organisations.
Annual Review 2018: Be part of our network
In the Annual Review for 2018 we look back at the key activities and projects that we undertook in 2018.
The Happenstance: Cultural Connectors Forum
The Cultural Connectors Forum is about bringing together influential thinkers and makers from a wide spectrum of disciplines and interests.
Exhibition: The Happenstance – Custom Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
The Happenstance exhibition comes to Custom Lane, Leith, and features images, films and testimonies exploring free space.
The Happenstance: Reflections by Peter McCaughey
During the opening week of The Happenstance, lead artist Peter McCaughey, of WAVEparticle, recorded his impressions in short blogs.
The Happenstance: "People come here with a smile, and go out with a bigger smile"
Journalist Susan Mansfield visited The Happenstance in Venice and reports on the project and how Venetians have adopted their own free space.
The Happenstance: Videos and Media Coverage
The latest videos from The Happenstance - Scotland's contribution to the Architecture exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia.
The Happenstance: Film Screenings Glasgow
Join us for a night of film screenings that showcase the work of The Happenstance team in Scotland and in Venice.
Blog – Freeing people to think about Freespace – The Happenstance
Scotland + Venice: The Happenstance is a collateral event of the 16th International Architecture Exhibition
Scotland + Venice: The Happenstance – Voice to Choice Part 1 (Venice)
This event is a collaboration between Denmark and Scotland as part of the International Architecture Exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia 2018.

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All our referred orthopedists utilize conservative non invasive treatment options prior to a discussion regarding surgical intervention. Surgeries are performed with the latest orthopedic and arthroscopic technology, and post operative regimens are discussed with patients prior to surgical procedures. Our referred orthopedic care focuses on treatment and rehabilitation of conditions to restore function to the injured area. The focus is to return the injured area to optimal function and performance to permit an active healthy lifestyle.
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LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, the deepest draft in years, and the Pistons are standing on the sidelines for all of it. The Pistons have made their share of mistakes in the past five years, but it seems like the chickens are all coming home to roost at once. They have three players they're probably desperate to unload. They have Andre Drummond signed for two more years, and there isn't anything on the horizon that might compel him to stay in Detroit. While rumors continue to bubble up around Josh Smith and Greg Monroe, the obvious needs to be said: this team must be totally destroyed before it can start thinking about a bright tomorrow.
By the way, welcome Stan Van Gundy!
The Pistons need to learn from the mistakes of the previous administration. We've spent so much time and energy directing our anger at Joe Dumars that we've forgotten that the Pistons have to plot a way forward. In the past, the Pistons have sought piecemeal solutions to get incrementally better, and that strategy paid dividends during the "Goin' to Work" era. Since then it's done nothing but produce an ill-conceived team incapable of competing in today's NBA. They're just good enough to deny themselves a really good draft pick; they're just bad enough to be boring. The Pistons haven't accepted reality. It's time that they accept that the blunders of the past have put them years away from being a serious contender, even in the dreadful Eastern Conference.
They gambled and won on the potential of Andre Drummond, who was only 18 when he was drafted. Drummond is a bona fide burgeoning star, but they've squandered the opportunity. With no first round draft pick in 2014 and little hope of being much better this year under new coach Stan Van Gundy, the Pistons need to face facts. There will be little reason for Drummond to stick around Auburn Hills when he becomes an RFA in 2016.
Increments aren't going to suffice any longer. The Pistons need to eschew the strategies of the past and focus on dismantling this bird's nest of bad decisions and missteps. A fire sale is probably the best way forward. NBA teams who aren't in the running for free agents (let's face it, Detroit isn't one of those markets) must improve through the draft and hope that they can quickly build a team around a superstar. The best move right now might be to send Drummond to a contender in exchange for a lucrative package of draft picks and expiring contracts. Other teams will make that deal, and the Pistons will be a step closer to the full rebuild that's clearly necessary.
It would be awful to see Drummond go. He's been an excellent player on both sides of the court, and his upside is tremendous, but a clear-eyed view forward is vital right now. The Pistons have been loath to rebuild when it was clear to everyone outside Championship Drive. They need to stare in the mirror and slap themselves into accepting who they are and the consequences of the past few years.
You might think this is a dumb idea. If you have a better one, throw it in the comments below. With the state where the Pistons, there are no dumb ideas. They foolishly made the playoffs the priority last year, and they'll be paying for that decision for years ahead.
They must break clean from the last five years and start making good decisions, or this pit they've dug for themselves will only get deeper and last longer.


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June 16, 2011 News
At an economic development conference, business leaders promote the power of positive thinking
By Ryan Burns ryan@northcoastjournal.com @RyanBurnsy
If we want to improve the economy here on the North Coast then we better watch what we're saying. Because our incessant bitching and in-fighting is scaring off outsiders and majorly bumming out our kids.
Also: We really ought to talk more about redwood trees -- those things are our meal ticket.
Those two messages emerged from the Redwood Region Economic Summit last Friday at Humboldt State University. The six-hour summit, financed through the county's economic development division, attracted the North Coast elite like power to money. Among those swarming were business owners (Patrick Cleary of Lost Coast Communications, Dan Johnson of the Danco Group, architect John Ash) and politicians (county supervisor Mark Lovelace, Eureka councilmember Marian Brady, Arcata councilmembers Mark Wheetley and Alex Stillman), plus government officials and more or less everyone involved in local economic development.
The goal of the gathering was to reexamine and re-energize the regional approach to creating jobs and growing the overall economy. In recent years that approach, in a nutshell, has been to nurture new and existing businesses, particularly those that fall into the "Targets of Opportunity" -- six sectors of the local (and, ahem, legal) economy that have shown exceptional growth in jobs, wages and firms since 1990.
Those sectors, in order of size, are: diversified health care (nurses, dental hygienists); building and system construction and maintenance (carpenters, electricians); specialty agriculture, food and beverages (companies like Cypress Grove Chevre and Eel River Organic Beef); investment support services (loan officers, sales reps); management and innovation services (accountants, computer geeks); and niche manufacturing (Holly Yashi, Marimba One, Kokatat).
The upshot? Those sectors are still our best bets, even if they weren't immune to the recession. Jacqueline Debets, the Workforce Investment Board's executive director, laid out the latest numbers. Between 1995 and 2009 Humboldt County lost 15.5 percent of its businesses -- a sobering statistic. But within the targets of opportunity we lost only ("only") 8.8 percent. We also lost 6.1 percent of our jobs during that period, but the target sectors grew jobs at a rate of 14.6 percent. Meanwhile wages within those sectors increased by 20 percent, compared to 6.7 percent overall.
Dawn Elsbree, coordinator of the Headwaters Fund -- the county's $22 million pot of economic development money -- revealed some preliminary data from an ongoing survey of local business leaders. By and large these leaders have been painting Humboldt County as a place rife with challenges, from transportation barriers (namely lousy airline and STAA truck access) to political resistance (the "no growth" attitudes of many residents) to complex and expensive regulatory processes.
There it was: the bitching and in-fighting that's discouraging young people and outsiders alike. Keynote speaker Andrew Davis, a bow-tied, hypermanic marketing consultant from Boston, said that the business community here needs to get its act together. In order to succeed, he said, local leaders of industry must cooperate and project a unified, positive message. He called this concept "participation creation," which he explained as "working together, especially in the digital world, to build a bigger brand in your community."
What's Humboldt County's brand? No, not marijuana. We may think that's what we're best known for, Davis said, but in fact we'd be better off hitching our economic cart to the redwood trees. To prove his point he showed line graphs created by the program Google Insights, which allows you to compare the frequency with which various search terms are typed into Google over time. The lines representing our most famous products -- "Humboldt Fog," "Kokatat," "Emerald Triangle" -- were dwarfed by the line representing "redwoods."
"I guarantee you, redwoods are more popular than marijuana," Davis said.
Incidentally, Davis had never heard of Humboldt's weed reputation (which he dismissed as a media myth designed to sell newspapers), but his brother-in-law in Florida informed him that "Emerald Triangle" is our region's brand. If you replace the term "Emerald Triangle" with "marijuana," the resulting Google Insights graph resoundingly disproves Davis' assertion -- "marijuana" beats "redwoods" by a factor of more than 25-to-one. But we digress.
Davis' larger point was about shaping our image, and he offered a few examples of how not to do it. Recently, author Wells Tower profiled Humboldt County in the New York Times Magazine ("The High Life," March 26), which has a readership exceeding 1.5 million. The comments section below the story was peppered with Humboldtians quibbling over whether or not Cecil's in Garberbille really sells a $72 steak, as the story claimed. "Arguing over a steak in comments does nothing but make you look like driveling weirdos," Davis said.
He offered no specific suggestions for how to achieve this utopian vision of civilized and unified Internet discourse.
Similarly, when he watched the clever "Hooked On Humboldt" YouTube videos produced by the Humboldt County Convention and Visitor's Bureau, they left him cold. "I thought, 'This is a weird community.'" (True or not, he doesn't view weirdness as a marketable commodity.)
Instead, he argued, local businesses should create a "digital community" by connecting their websites and products to one another and pushing a consistent, positive message. For example, he suggested that every Danco home could come equipped with a C. Crane radio. "Build the brand presence and the whole community will benefit," Davis said.
Unfortunately, a positive message ignores some stark realities. For example, nearly 20 percent of Humboldt County lives in poverty, and our most recent unemployment rate was 11.2 percent. The impact of our communal pessimism was revealed Friday afternoon, when a group of local high school students presented the results of a survey they'd conducted among their fellow teens. "We learned that there's a really negative view about the Humboldt County economy -- there are no jobs," said Kristyn Payne, an incoming senior at Arcata High.
She pointed out that students don't receive any formal education on economics until their senior year, at which point many students are checked out with "senioritis." So their information comes primarily from the older generation, Payne said. With microphone in hand, she addressed the crowd of roughly 100 adults. "When you talk about the economy, just watch what you're saying around youths, because we don't know anything else."
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by Ryan Burns
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Heading into his final year in office, Paul Gallegos talks politics, family and The Smiths
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Meet David Nguyen, college graduate and poster child for CR's college campus within the walls of Pelican Bay State Prison
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The Ranch at Laguna Beach is one of several high end, costal resorts that features outdoor activities, golf, a spa, fine dining and of course luxurious rooms. Activities, events and local get togethers are commonplace for this iconic resort.
The Ranch at Laguna Beach needed strategic social marketing planning as well as social advertising. Michael, our marketing director started with a detailed report about strengths and opportunities then worked with the resort to carve up the responsibilities. Michael noticed that the resort's marketing manager was doing an excellent job with organic (non-paid) social posting but didn't have the time to always respond to questions and requests which can lead to resort bookings or restaurant reservations.
Michael put a process in place to supplement the resort's social communication. Monitoring what resonated with fans and friends of fans, allowed Michael to dial in the communications strategy even more. Impressions and engagement improved 30% from these efforts.
Regular image updates were made to the social channels to reflect the "tone" of the posting for the month.
Michael enlisted the help of an excellent writer to provide blog posts that were marketed on social networks. Not only was social ad performance measured, how long people spent reading the articles on the site was measured to get a better picture of what people were interested in for future article planning. Site traffic increased 35% using this blogging strategy.
Contests and promotions were also created to increase interaction with fans and the local community. Promotions kept the content interesting to fans and followers, rewarded the social community and increased engagement by 400% over the normal posting.
In the first month of services, Michael noticed that the resort was not tracking revenue or using the attribution window in Facebook/Instagram. This is extremely important since Facebook can measure when people see your ad on a phone for example, then track if they book a room later from their computer. He wanted to know exactly how the advertising efforts were impacting bookings for the resort. The resort uses industry-standard booking and tracking services but social ad tracking to this extent was not something the booking services typically offered.
Michael documented the process, worked with the booking and tracking services and soon the social campaigns were able to track revenue from the spends. On a regular basis Michael saw revenue from bookings at ten times the amount spent on the ads! This excellent ROI came from testing, analyzing and adjusting campaigns on a regular basis.
Michael noticed that showing a short video of the resort, then providing a discount to people that watched the video worked well to increase bookings. All forms of remarketing were utilized to generate a consistent 10x revenue return versus spend. All of this testing allowed Michael to ramp up the spends knowing the return would be excellent.
By constantly analyzing and adjusting campaigns, Michael not only dialed in the messaging but found the exact people to market to that generated the most revenue.
Campaigns were also created to grow the Facebook community. The resort received many thousands of new fans with conservative spends due to testing and analysis. As people came in to the community Michael would reach out and encourage conversation and interaction thereby increasing the performance even more.


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Family Support & AdvocacyTo make it known to others that something is important to them. People can advocate for themselves or for others.
Beginning in July of 2018, coordination of services under Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is completed within state-authorized Care CoordinationA services that involves the creation of a Life Plan which guides a person's total plan of services, and organizes goals for improved health and developmental outcomes. The Care Coordinator typically helps a person find the service that are right for her.... More Organizations (CCOs). These CCOs are owned and operated by corporations formed by groups of non-profit service providers like Abilities First.
This Care CoordinationA services that involves the creation of a Life Plan which guides a person's total plan of services, and organizes goals for improved health and developmental outcomes. The Care Coordinator typically helps a person find the service that are right for her.... More system replaced what was known as Medicaid Service Coordination (MSC)The coordination of various services for IDD. Starting July 1, 2018 MSC will transition into Care Coordination offered LIFEPLan CCO and other Care Coordination Organizations. where service coordinators were employed by individual non-profits like Abilities First. While the goal of Care CoordinationA services that involves the creation of a Life Plan which guides a person's total plan of services, and organizes goals for improved health and developmental outcomes. The Care Coordinator typically helps a person find the service that are right for her.... More is to enhance the quality of services people receive, at times families still do need someone to act as liaison between the person and their family, service providers like Abilities First and the CCO. Abilities First has a dedicated Director of Family Support & AdvocacyTo make it known to others that something is important to them. People can advocate for themselves or for others. to perform this role when it is needed.
Abilities First has partnered with LIFEPlan CCOThe Care Coordination Organization associated with Abilities First and 23 other service providers across the Hudson Valley. As of July 1, 2018, LIFEPlan CCO provides Care Coordination to children and adults with IDD.... More NY to provide enhanced Health HomeThis is a specific kind of Care Coordination Organization used in NYS and other states across the country. It is not an actual home or physical place, but rather a way to deliver Care Coordination. Care Management Services. LIFEPlan CCOThe Care Coordination Organization associated with Abilities First and 23 other service providers across the Hudson Valley. As of July 1, 2018, LIFEPlan CCO provides Care Coordination to children and adults with IDD.... More NY will coordinate medical behavioral healthThis term generally refers to psychological well-being, or the absence of mental health symptoms., long-term services and support needs for our individuals.
Adults with developmental disabilities can and should develop skills to advocate for their own needs and for issues that are important to them. This is called Self-Advocacy. Abilities First offers a variety of activities designed to support Self-Advocacy such as a Self-Advocacy group that meets regularly to discuss important topics, participation in Self-Advocacy Conferences, government lobbying and participation in governance and management of Abilities First. Through these efforts, adults with disabilities have opportunities to influence decisions that impact their lives.
Each year, Abilities First arranges a variety of educational seminars designed to provide information to parents and other family members. These seminars range in size and scope from small personal training opportunities to large community conferences.
The Family EducationThe process of facilitating learning, or the acquisition of knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits. We believe all children and adults can benefit from quality education. & Training Workshops are free and open to families of Abilities First.
Services received under the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)The state office that administers programs and services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including but not limited to Service Coordination/Care Coordination, Community Habilitation, Respite, Employment Services, Adult Day Services and Residential Services.... More such as Community HabilitationThe acquisition of certain skills required for a self-sufficient life. and RespiteA break from caregiving. can be Self-Directed. This means that the child's parents or other family members can control various aspects of the services that would otherwise be coordinated by a provider organization such as Abilities First.
For additional information about Abilities First Family Support & Advocacy Services see our Frequently Asked Questions or contact Gina Carminucci, Director of Community Initiatives at (845) 485-9803 ext. 385.


Spring has almost come and gone with Summer closely approaching. With that said, you must know which plants are poisonous that start to bloom this time of year. These plants listed below are poisonous to both cats and dogs. Please watch out for dogs digging up these flowers and chewing on the stems, leaves or bulbs. Cats can also become curious and playful and chew on the different flower parts as well.
If your pet eats a lot of any of the above, the toxicity of the plant can effect your pet to such a degree that he or she can have a seizure.
if large amounts are ingested, kidney failure can occur.
Please be cautious and safe as to where you plant your plants, or where you bring them inside your home. Have a great Summer!
Given that it's the holiday season, there are plenty of decorations out at your house, you family's, outdoors, etc. We wanted to let you know of some plants that you may see this month that are toxic to your pet.
The first plant is Poinsettias.
Poinsettias are actually not deadly to your pet. The plant itself contains a type of sap that is irritating to your pet's mouth. He or she probably won't eat much of it due to this. However, if the plant is ingested and in your pet's system, you can expect some vomiting and at least diarrhea. Now if this plant has been treated with pesticides, well that's a whole other issue. Watch your pet around this plant or display yours outside of your pet's reach.
The next one on the list is The Christmas Tree.
The tree itself decorated full of lights and ornaments is a sure temptation for any cat to play with! If your cat ingests any of these particles, this can lead to long-term health issues. However, if you have a live tree, the smell can be tempting for any dog or cat especially if you know they like to chew on sticks outside. If your dog or cat starts chewing on a branch of your tree, more than likely he or she is already ingesting some of the needles. Given enough ingested, the needles can puncture part of your pet's intestinal tract and it can become a big health issue.
The next one on the list is Holly.
Holly and mistletoe are bound to be around this season. Berries and holly are extremely toxic and should be guarded against. If enough of this plant is ingested, severe seizures and even death can follow. More than likely you will catch your pet in time. When you do, expect vomiting and/or diarrhea.
Call us if your pet has gotten into any of these and we will be glad to help you.
Must-Not Plants In Your Pet's Reach!
Having plants in your home and around the house makes for a beautiful picture. Bright, beautiful colors and smells of blooming flowers add to the decor and liveliness of your home. If you have pets, particularly dogs or cats, there are some plants you need to be aware of and keep out of reach from your pet. By doing so, you will not only save visits to the vet, but in some cases save your pet's life.
Poinsettia: can cause irritation to your dog or cats mouth and can induce vomiting.
A variety or Lilies: Peace Lily, Giant Dracaena or Palm Lily, Calla Lily, Lily of the Valley, Amaryllis, Clivia Lily can cause severe irritation and swelling of oral tissues and the GI tract. They can induce vomiting and diarrhea, salvation and low blood pressure. It is recommended that you keep these beautiful plants out of reach of any dog or cat.
Black Walnuts: If you have a walnut tree in your yard and the walnuts drop, the walnuts themselves are not poisonous at that time. They do become poisonous when they start to decompose and grow mold. If your dog ingests these, the walnuts can induce seizures. The simple remedy is to rake them up routinely or just stay away from them if you are in a park for a walk.
Azalea: These are highly toxic. They are mostly found outside in landscaping. If your pet ingests these, there are serious side effects such as loss of appetite, weakness, paralysis and in some cases, coma or death.
Daffodils: The most toxic part of this plant is the bulb. However, if these are at all ingested expect vomiting, diarrhea and possible heart problems.
Ivy: This plant is also poisonous. Ingesting this plant gives vomiting and diarrhea, stomach pains and salvation.
Click here for a complete list of other toxic plants. It includes pictures.
If your pet has any of the named symptoms or you know your dog or cat ingested a toxic plant, call us right away for immediate treatment.


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John Jonas Chester was a prominent Columbus attorney.
Born in Newark in 1860, he was an enthusiastic outdoorsman and real-estate developer.
In 1892, he purchased more than 300 lots in what would become Grandview Heights in 1906.
His development was called Chester Heights and its boundaries were present-day Elmwood Avenue to the east, Lincoln Avenue to the west, First Avenue to the north and Goodale Boulevard to the south.
Also in 1892, Chester became a charter member of the Bit and Bridle riding club, whose members used the Urlin farmhouse, where Summit Chase is located today, as their clubhouse.
It was the first country club in central Ohio.
Chester's son, John Jr., also was an attorney and gained fame as the prosecuting attorney during the 1929 murder trial of Dr. James H. Snook, a prominent Ohio State University professor who was executed for murdering his mistress, a medical student.


4. All students at Gregory the Great Academy study Latin. What advantages do they gain from being steeped in the language not just of the Church, but of Western Civilization?
At Gregory the Great Academy, we seek to teach Latin not simply as a language to be learned, but a language in which to imitate great and holy men, and a language in which to pray with the whole Church. Things can be considered "good" from three points of view: the useful, the moral, and the pleasant. In all three ways, the study of Latin can be considered "good." Considering usefulness, Latin is directly or indirectly responsible for more than half of English words, and so the study of Latin increases vocabulary, bolsters SAT and ACT scores, and prepares for careers in the sciences, law, and medicine. Moreover, the process of learning any new language often improves students' abilities in non-linguistic areas such as mathematics, and the special precision of Latin syntax is particularly useful to precise and clear thinking.
These mental habits gained from the study of Latin lead into consideration of its "moral good." Studiousness and precision, besides being words derived from the Latin language, are also virtues. Moreover, the literature of the Latin language offers the student access to a treasure trove of the higher virtues of faith, hope, and love. The song of the Knights Templars walking towards probable death, "Crucem Sanctam," expresses their belief in Christ's victory over death and their hope of sharing in that victory. Thomas Aquinas's beautiful "Tantum Ergo Sacramentum" and Bernard of Clairvaux's "Jesu Dulcis Memoria" move the heart toward love of God.
These hymns bring us to the consideration of Latin as a pleasing language, both in the sense of being pleasing to the ears and the mind and as a language that aids us in experiencing the ultimate pleasure of communion with God. The historical development of the Roman liturgy illustrates both: what a feast for the senses a High Mass is, how each note of Gregorian chant accords with the language and the sentiment expressed by the language, and how all of these are centered on the real representation of the holiest moment in history! Moving on from the liturgy, we find Latin remaining the universal language of the universal Church when its head speaks in encyclicals and pastoral exhortations. The mystery of God's Providence in His Son taking on the same flesh as sinful men is recapitulated in the mystery of placing His vicar in a particular location, and in the mystery of clothing this vicar's voice in the flesh of Latin.
Rooted not only in the universal Church but also in the Western tradition, Gregory the Great Academy seeks to flesh-out Latin. What does this look like? Instead of making the language mere grammar practice, we have our students memorize prayers and songs in Latin. In addition to vocabulary tests, we encourage our students to speak simple phrases and ask basic questions Latinly. As opposed to simply decoding texts by Latin authors, we encourage them to read the Latin directly for comprehension. As much as possible, Latin is not separated from the study of other subjects such as religion and history, but is joined to them, as students read the Latin Vulgate and read selections from the works of St. Augustine. And finally, Latin is present not as a class to be academically conquered, but as a mode of spiritual life. Outside the Mass, the best example is our praying of Compline, joining in the very same prayers prayed in the same language that millions of Christians through centuries have prayed. In this way Latin becomes an entryway to both the democracy of the dead and the kingdom of heaven.
5. If there was time to tell people about just one thing that makes Gregory the Great Academy so special, what would it be?
The vision that informs the school has often been called "poetic education," but it can be given other names as well, for example, "education according to the Muses." The first thing to note about this kind of education is that it is an approach to the Liberal Arts. What is essential to education in the Liberal Arts (grammar, logic, rhetoric, arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music) is that it aims to produce a free man (The Latin artes liberales means arts befitting a free man.) In this context, the "freedom" being sought after is a freedom from the constraints of worldly ends, or, stated positively, a freedom to pursue man's ultimate end or goal which is eternal beatitude.
Poetic education differs from other kinds of Liberal Arts education in a number of ways, but I want to focus on three that interpenetrate and reinforce each other: First, it gives precedence to synthesis over analysis, in other words, it values the whole over the part. This may seem like common sense, but in fact most schools, at least implicitly, value the part over the whole. They do this by emphasizing the acquisition of analytical skills that allow their possessors to break down wholes into comprehensible parts. The unspoken premise is that truth is to be found in the part, or, more fundamentally still, that matter is higher than form or that form does not even exits.
A second way that poetic education differs from the usual Liberal Arts curriculum is in the precedence it gives to experience over what might be called "remoteness." This remoteness takes any number of forms, but three examples are textbooks, scientific experiments, and the increasing use of communications technology in the classroom.
Textbooks are an attempt to present complex, wide-ranging, and difficult subjects in an attractive and easily accessible form. The problem with this is that it short circuits the learning process and often deceives the student as to the true nature of the subject. It is far better for the student to wrestle with Hamlet or The Odyssey in all their difficulty, profundity and beauty than to encounter them predigested and excerpted in an anthology. This principle applies across the curriculum. Better to study the daises in your own backyard than to read about the exotic orchids that only grow half a world away.
Experiments have their place in an advanced science curriculum, but they cannot replace a basic experience of the natural world. A moment's reflection reveals how ridiculous it is to dissect embalmed frogs in a lab when the student has never experienced a living frog in its environment. What does he really learn about frogs from such an activity? Experiments are designed to isolate the experimenter, his tools, and his subject from the world at-large. However, the results of the experiment only have meaning when they are interpreted in terms of the very world from which they have been isolated.
Many different kinds of digital technology are being enthusiastically introduced into schools. Most of this is communications technology, or what is called "media." It is important to remember that all human knowing is mediated, and therefore, in some sense uses "media." Our senses mediate between their objects and our brains, and our bodies mediate between the world around us and our souls. Further, Our Lord Jesus Christ mediates between the Church and Our Father in heaven. So there is no question of rejecting mediation in general.
However, it is important to critically examine the messenger, in other words, we must ask, "does this communications technology communicate?" In the case of the computer, which is the most prevalent form of communications technology being used in schools, there are serious problems. When we look at the computer, as it is functions in the "real world," day-to-day life of the school, what jumps out is its power to distract. Thus, even before we question the capacity of the computer to mediate objects effectively, we see that its versatility as a platform for many kinds of tasks makes it an ideal tool for never getting to those objects, for never completing a given task. This power to distract strikes at the very heart of education which is concerned to build up a habitus, whether a science or moral virtue, through a continual engagement with a given object.
A third characteristic that distinguishes poetic education from other liberal arts education is the centrality of the liturgy. (As Jean Leclercq notes in his book, The Love of Learning and the Desire for God, the liturgy itself is a kind of poem.) There are many ways to look at the liturgy and many things we can learn from it. Being a work of the Holy Spirit it is inexhaustible and of a transcendent integrity that resist all analysis. So what I have to say is in no way exhaustive, but all the same, I just want to point out two things.
First, the liturgy is the end or purpose of the Christian life made present in time, or, looked at in another way, the liturgy brings us into the presence of the end of the Christian life; it is a participation, already on earth, in the life of the blessed. Now, as I've already mentioned, the end of the liberal arts is to free men from the seeming urgency and finality of worldly ends so that they may pursue beatitude. Thus the liturgy is intimately connected to the liberal arts. (Historically this is the case since the tradition of the liberal arts began with Plato's Academy, and the Academy was an association established to worship the Muses.) It has an irreplaceably centrality in a liberal arts school since only the liturgy can open the school to the divine world, thus protecting it from the everyday world which continually threatens to enclose it.
A second thing to note about the liturgy is that it is a school of praise. The book of the Apocalypse, which lifts the veil on the heavenly liturgy, gives us a glimpse of the praise of the angels and saints. They praise God as both creator and redeemer of the world. The philosopher Josef Pieper entitled one of his books, Only the Lover Sings, taking the phrase from St. Augustine. What does the lover sing? He sings praises. He praises God and his whole creation—women, wine, the deeds of great men, dappled things—everything under the sun and above the moon. It is here that we are closest to the heart of poetic education. All the great poets are lovers. It's their love that gives them eyes to see and tongues to sing with. Poetic education aims to open its student's eyes to the True, the Good and the Beautiful, not as dead subjects in a textbook, but as objects worthy of praise.
6. If someone is interested in getting more information about sending their son to Gregory the Great Academy or in donating to your fine school, what would be the best way for them to contact you?
If you didn't get a chance to watch their video for their ongoing appeal to raise funds for students who can't pay the tuition, please give it a watch. It shows, with a sense of humor, what places like these are, which is enough to show why we must value them.


This vast continent of contrasts, rich in culture and wildlife, is a place that truly touches your soul. Moving from North to South, Morocco is host to tantalising souks, soaring snow-topped mountains, historic cities and windswept beaches, making it perfect for a short break or a longer stay.
Try and time a visit to Tanzania to witness the amazing spectacle of thousands of wildebeest and zebra crossing the Serengeti in search of good pastures after the rains. Combine with fascinating Zanzibar, known as the Spice Island of the Indian Ocean, a melting pot of cultures and home to powder white beaches.
In Namibia, head to Sossusvlei to see the world's tallest sand dunes. Etosha National Park is famous for the vast salt pan fringed with woodland, home to a dense concentration of game- viewing is superb during the dry season with wildlife gathering around water holes.
Botswana's main attraction is of course the Okavango Delta, which fills with water from the Angolan Highlands creating a lily-scattered oasis and resulting in one of the most rich and diverse wildlife viewing opportunities in the world. Opt for 4WD or traditional dugout canoes for your game viewing. In the South, the Kalahari is home to The San Bushmen whose traditional hunter-gatherer lifestyle has remained unchanged for a thousand years.
Experience the thrill of one of the world's most famous waterfalls in Zambia, host to the mighty Victoria Falls where the Zambezi River reaches Livingstone and falls 100 metres into a narrow gorge. Finish your stay in the South and North Luangwa, one of the few remaining true wilderness and wildlife sanctuaries- perfect for a walking safari.
Moving onwards, South Africa has it all- fantastic safaris, wonderful food and wine, beaches with forest backdrops and scenic drives. The malaria-free game reserves make it an ideal destination for families with younger children who want to experience a safari.
Last but not least, Mozambique offers pristine coastline untouched by tourism. For the ultimate 'away from it all' experience and exceptional marine life for snorkellers and scuba divers, head to the islands on the unique Bazaruto or Quirimbas archipelagos.
With so much to see and do, like us, you will want to return again and again.


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A: According to Handlebars documentation on paths,

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Point to the grand parent, ../../model and you get the correct context.
And a Fiddle based on your code http://jsfiddle.net/aFGD6/ Another one with debug active, http://jsfiddle.net/aFGD6/1/

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Tesla opens factory to build the Model S
By Ben Coxworth
Tesla opens factory to build t...
Tesla Motors' Model S sedan will be built at a former Toyota plant in California
When most of us think of Tesla Motors, we think of the US$100,000 all-electric Roadster. The fact is, though, the first time that most of us ever see a Tesla in real life, it will probably be the less expensive, five door Model S sedan. While the company has sold over 1,300 Roadsters worldwide, the Model S has yet to start production. When it does, however, it will be in the new Tesla Factory, unveiled this Wednesday in Fremont, California. It is the state's only auto assembly plant and the world's first facility dedicated exclusively to the mass production of electric vehicles.
The factory is located in the former New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. (NUMMI) building. NUMMI was originally run as a joint venture by Toyota and GM, where vehicles that were sold under both brand names had been manufactured since 1984. Toyota will be now be collaborating with Tesla in that same building, on production of the electric version of Toyota's RAV 4 and other projects.
Fremont is in the Silicon Valley region, near Tesla's Palo Alto headquarters, so the engineering know-how will be readily accessible. NUMMI was still being used to produce Toyotas as recently as this April, and Tesla claims it is "one of the largest, most advanced and cleanest automotive production plants in the world." The plant utilized – and is still equipped for – the Toyota Production System, and is capable of producing half a million cars per year. According to a report in Autoblog, Tesla plans to produce 20,000 vehicles there annually – both the Model S, and future models.
The bodies for the company's Roadsters are currently made by Lotus in the UK, with powertrain production and final assembly taking place in California.
"This is a momentous day in Tesla history, turning our advanced electric vehicle technology into a mass manufacturing reality," said Tesla CEO Elon Musk. "Model S is blazing a new trail for the industry and it will all happen right here – the Tesla Factory gives us plenty of room to grow."
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Based out of Edmonton, Canada, Ben Coxworth has been writing for New Atlas since 2009 and is presently Managing Editor for North America. An experienced freelance writer, he previously obtained an English BA from the University of Saskatchewan, then spent over 20 years working in various markets as a television reporter, producer and news videographer. Ben is particularly interested in scientific innovation, human-powered transportation, and the marine environment.
Matt Rings October 28, 2010 10:35 PM
What a great-looking sedan! Wow. Could imagine trading in my old Lexus for this one...
Go Tesla, best of luck, mates!
Stein October 29, 2010 03:06 AM
I\'ve followed Tesla with admiration since the company became publicly known. The Roadster is of course a modified Lotus Elise, but that\'s one beautiful car from an amazing company already, and then made magic by Tesla. I love it. I\'ve never tried one, but several times seen them in use here in Oslo, Norway. (There\'s not much sound, but still the sound is what gives me goose bumps!)
The sedan looks like a real winner. Maybe it\'s just in my mind, but I think I see very noble ancestry in it\'s lines too. Both British Aston Martin and Italian Maserati could have made that car. Not bad! I just want one.
The fact that Tesla is a small new actor in the car industry, a scene where huge companies fail miserably at much easier goals, and still is able to produce two stunning car designs, and introduce state of the art tech that is actually working for everyday use, is no less than amazing!
Tesla seemingly has a steady pace towards \"World dominance\", or at least becoming a full scale car maker. Having a big capacity high quality factory, plus good connections within the business, is a very big step. The cars look good and the company looks good. Go Tesla!
PS One thing mentioned in this article seems to be wrong: \"...and the world%u2019s first facility dedicated exclusively to the mass production of electric vehicles.\" Well. As there has been a number of proper production electric cars for a few years, some of which make no other (ICE) cars, that must be wrong, unless they define the word \"facility\" some obscure way.
One local Norwegian illustration: Think (www.thinkev.com) started about 20 years ago. In 1999 they started their first series production in a facility specially made for that a bit outside of Oslo. They\'re still in business and reportedly just sold number 2500 of their current model \"Think City\", which they claim makes it the worlds most sold electric car model. But even though Think make proper cars, not just covered electric scooters, they address a quite different market than Tesla.
Other pure electric car production \"facilities\" probably existed somewhere before that one too. Tesla is not even close to being first (Lohner-Porsche 110 years back...). They just appear to be the best, which is plenty to make me happy.
Facebook User October 29, 2010 07:13 PM
It looks like a Jaguar. Not that that\'s a bad thing, but not much original in the basic blob on wheels design.
Charles Alexander November 1, 2010 07:08 AM
If the Tesla model S sedan fulfills all of my requirements in pricing,mileage and performance. I may be interested in buying it.
I have a question concerning the all electric vehicles you are about to make/ I need to drive 7 miles one way to work. So that means I need a an electric vehicle that can get at least 140 miles in one day. Also,I live in a condo which doesn\'t have a garage. How do I recharge my vehicle. Before I go to work again?
Neil November 6, 2010 03:42 AM
Let me see if we have this right. You live in a condo but are looking at a car that costs about 50 grand. Hmm. Ok. Well, an EV may not be for you. The car (from what I\'ve read) can do the daily drive but not if you can\'t plug it in every night. Shame really. But that\'s just the reality of EVs for now. For a car that good looking, I\'d move!
kurtsutherland November 18, 2010 03:47 PM
Uh, if he lives in California his condo could easily cost $1M and could afford, or at least think he can afford a $50K car. I see this every day.


Remember the "War on Drugs", "War on Poverty", "War on Obesity", "War on Terror"? How do you suppose these wars are working out for us so far? Here are some numbers to help put the cost of these wars in perspective. Since President Nixon declared war on drugs in 1971, we've spent well over $1 trillion—over $51 billion annually. Our criminal justice system currently incarcerates 2.3 million people. An overwhelming number of these prisoners are incarcerated because of nonviolent drug crimes involving the dreaded marijuana. Most of the funding for the war has gone to interdiction and eradication with an abysmal success rate. As a matter of fact, study after study reveals unequivocally that the war is not only ineffective, it's counterproductive. Our war contributes to increased drug overdoses while creating and sustaining powerful drug cartels. Now, our medical establishment and Big Pharma are major contributors to the crisis. Our 'war on drugs' helped create the opioid crisis, yet we continue to escalate the war with hopes of winning it.
As for the war on poverty, the cost nears $22 trillion, the poverty rates are about the same since President Johnson declared the war in 1964. An estimated 43.1 million Americans live in poverty. About 15 million—21%—of our children either go to bed hungry or eat food that ultimately creates future health problems of monumental proportions. Thirty-five developed countries have fewer children living in poverty than the good old U.S. of A. We're #35; Mexico comes in at 36.
The War on terror fairs no better than the other wars. U.S. citizens have spent $5.6 trillion—that's about $23,386 per taxpayer since September 12, 2001. That doesn't take into consideration lives lost or psychic costs of physically and mentally mangled Americans. Let's not even consider lives and the emotional tolls taken globally of innocent civilians. 16 years have passed since we "liberated" Afghanistan the single country targeted for the "War on Terror." Since then the war has spread to "no less than 76 countries, 39% of those on the planet." The longest war in the history of these United States continues with no end in sight. Just a side note, from 2016 to 2017, the area under opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan increased by 63% with an estimated increase of total opium production by 87%.
As for the war on obesity we're spending $343 billion annually—as we watch these numbers rise every year. We'll leave it at that!
Also, as an FYI, this is not an attack on any political party. It is a bipartisan—red, blue, and independent issue that can only be resolved through collaboration—not through force!
Now that I've cheered you up, what can we do about it? Systems thinker and Professor Emeritus of Management Science at the prestigious Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania Russell L. Ackoff states simply that, "Without changing our patterns of thought we will not be able to solve the problems we created with our current patterns of thought." This parallels the same thinking of Albert Einstein, "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." Unfortunately, we limit ourselves to our existing mental models and habits of thought—what we know and how we conditionally behave. Until we lift our mental-model-veil, we will remain unable to tap into our imaginations—our only way out of this Bill Murry Groundhog Daypattern of living.
Newton's Third Law states that, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." In other words, the size of the force on the first object equals the force of the second object. What's happening in our country today provides a perfect example of Newton's law. We are becoming a divided nation as deeply as anytime in our brief history. The current pattern of thought seems to be either we win, or we lose. If we win, then you lose. At first glance it appears that the "winner" exerts a greater force successfully. Not true. Remember, each force is the same size—"for every action there is 'equal' and opposite reaction." Forcing others to do something they don't want to do results in a counter force. We may not always see the complete effect of the initial cause (win or lose), but rest assured, the reaction will be as great as the initial action—it's the universal law as tried and true as gravity! We may not know when and where that equal and opposite reaction shows up but show up it will. How long can an entire nation—or world for that matter—peacefully and joyfully sustain itself? What if we altered our current pattern of thought from force to power?
Power and Force are often confused as being the same. Not so! Sir David Hawkins, MD, PhD, psychiatrist, and author in his book Power versus Forcedefines force supporting Isaac Newton's Third Law—the one mentioned above. Power, on the others hand, is something else entirely. The book explains the connection between individual levels of consciousness and human behavior. Let's let the master explain the difference between power versus force.
If "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." (Einstein of course), isn't it time we challenge the ineffectiveness of force while adapting and nurturing the absolute power of power?


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Галгенберг, также Галгенхюгель, Галгенбюль (нем. Galgenberg, в пер. Гора виселицы) — в Средние века и Новое время в Германии, Австрии, Швейцарии, Эльзасе и Лотарингии, Тироле, Силезии и других германоязычных землях обозначение для места приведения в действие смертного приговора через повешение.

Название Галгенберг носили в прошлом сотни гор и холмов на территории Германии, Австрии, орденских земель в современной Прибалтике. Эти холмы находились невдалеке от центров, имевших собственное судебное право и, как правило, на заметных местах — например, у развилок дорог. Начиная с XIII—XIV веков в Священной Римской империи места проведения казней, оборудованные сложенными из камня виселицами, стали постоянными для проведения здесь экзекуций. Они располагались так, что были издалека видны и были расположены близ границы владения, на которой местные власти имели право совершать свой суд и приводить в исполнение вынесенные им приговоры с тем, чтобы внушить страх всем въезжающим перед неотвратимостью правосудия. Место казни было, как правило, окружено каменной стеной и было оснащено различными «орудиями» — для повешения, колесования, сажания на кол. Согласно местным обычаям, палач приводил все виды приговоров в исполнение на одном и том же либо на различных «галгенбергах».

Тела повешенных оставались висеть на виселице в местах казни длительное время на виду у всех — пока они не разлагались, не были съедены волками, бродячими собаками или воронами либо не разрушались непогодой. Упавшие трупы или их части были захоронены под виселицей на галгенберге или рядом с ней. Раскопки на холмах с таким названием обычно указывают на то, что здесь захоронялись также трупы павших животных. В настоящее время эти горы и холмы, как правило, поросли лесом, но в некоторых случаях на них ещё можно обнаружить остатки виселицы.

Места проведения казней путём отсечения головы в германоязычных землях назывались Рабенштейн (Rabenstein, вороний камень).

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I keep trying to play The legend of Zelda collectors edition on Dolphin. I can play it for a short amount of time and then it just freezes and I can no longer play it. I am using dolphin 3.5-367 on 64x bit Windows. I have 6GB RAM, AMD Radeon HD 4250 Graphocs. AMD Athlon II X4 645 quad - core processor.
You should have at least altered your post so it didn't look like the one the last guy who got banned for downloading games made.
(04-01-2013, 02:36 AM)Starscream Wrote: You should have at least altered your post so it didn't look like the one the last guy who got banned for downloading games made.
I had the same problem so I saw it got banned so I posted it again, and removed the thing that he got banned for.
Start by downloading Dolphin from the official website.
The build you're using is from a website not associated with Dolphin and is very outdated.
(04-01-2013, 02:47 AM)Garteal Wrote: Start by downloading Dolphin from the official website.
Oh that's probably why then..
For the record, we frown upon alternate accounts, and we don't tolerate ban dodging at all. If you were banned for talking about downloading games, deal with it and wait for two weeks. After the ban is up, just read and follow the rules.


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Noise Pop Film Festival 2009 — Romeo Oscar Charlie Kilo: Ashes of American Flags at the Roxie
Words by: Ben Richardson
Double-feature action was a no-go at the Roxie, and by the time people filed back into the theater, it was difficult to glean who had stuck around for both films. Unscientifically, the crowd for Ashes of American Flags–a Wilco concert film by Fugazi drummer Brendan Canty–contained 20% more fleece, and perhaps 10% more North Face, than the crowd that had preceded it.
Another concert clip began the proceedings, this time highlighting better-known folk-rock rabble-rousers The Mountain Goats, and John Darnielle's impassioned frontmanship set the tone for the enthusiastic performing that was to follow. Though in large part a concert film, Ashes of American Flags is constructed around a kind of "death of the American dream" thesis, as the title might suggest. Canty and his collaborators in Wilco are leery of what they perceive as the Wal-Martization of the country–specifically the way that eroding small-town cultural centers are losing storied, historical concert venues.
To this end, the film is organized around five Wilco performances, each taking place at a venue that exemplifies the country's endangered history. Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Tipitina's in New Orleans, the Mobile, Alabama Civic Center, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. are all captured in loving HD, and the folksy, rootsy but also modern music of Wilco serves as a perfect metaphor for the way these venues can be celebrated and preserved, but also reinvigorated.
Fans of Wilco would have been unsurprised by the energetic and engrossing performances captured by Canty, but for the relatively uninitiated like me, the film an was eye-opening introduction to a live band at the pinnacle of its manifold abilities. Canty's background as a musician no doubt helped him choose what to portray and when, and the shots selected do a masterful job conveying the band's densely layered and emotive sound. Concert film tropes like the bass-drum-beater-eye-view and the guitar-shred close-up were deployed but reinvented, and the shots of guitarist Nels Cline's frentic fretboard expeditions captured both the technique on display and the giddy, kinetic quality of his playing.
The appreciative audience applauded the screen after nearly every song, as the various concert fixtures captured Wilco running through some of their best known and best loved tunes. Jeff Tweedy was a consummate wit on the mic, working the crowd with the skill of a stand-up comic, and each filmed audience seemed more rabid than the last, culminating with an audacious bra-chucker in our nation's capital. Despite experiencing the concerts second-hand, the film's unimpeachable sound mix made it feel like you were, like, actually there, man, particularly during the cacophony in "Via Chicago."
Documentary-style footage was interspersed with the live material, advancing the film's socio-political message and opening a window into the life of a band on the road. Glamour shots of fading Middle America–the bus crossing a dilapidated highway bridge, tired tinsel fluttering in the wind–were a little sentimental, and didn't have the same impact as the footage of the regal, aging venues. Interviews with the band members were sprightly enough, but failed to uncover anything too notable. Wilco seem to be a band of relatively well-adjusted white dudes who have nice things to say about each other, and that doesn't really make for edge-of-your-seat cinema.
A few short vignettes did manage to speak to something more sublime. Footage of bandmember Pat Sansone snapping shots of a rusted-out trailer with a Polaroid–"Capturing pieces of a fading America with a fading technology"–spoke eloquently to the film's titular theme, and some backstage carousing with the frontman's proud Papa was both cute and funny. Brendan Canty, the director, took questions after the film, cracking jokes and making time at the end to enlighten this poorly-informed DC-native reporter on the 9:30 club's secret history. Wednesday's screening was only the second time the film had been shown, so Noise Poppers should consider themselves lucky at having received and early dose of Wilco magic.
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The main objective of "State Museum of Nature of Armenia" SNCO under the subordination of the RA Ministry of Nature Protection is to provide society with eco-education and upbringing, as well as promote environmental awareness.
The State Museum of Nature of Armenia was established in the yard of the mosque "Blue, Yerevan, in 1952. It was one of the eight complex museums of nature in the USSR.
In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Museum has held many interesting and educational temporary exhibitions, festivals, TV games, competitions and radio programs on nature protection.
Besides large-scale activities held in the capital, during the Soviet regime the Museum carried out travelling exhibitions, film lectures in the RA remote regions and for the pupils, having their summer holidays in pioneer camps.
In the 1980s, the Museum united all the people of the capital, who were fond of fishes, birds, dogs, cats and founded clubs "Sevan", "Krounk", "Aralez", and "Van Cat" respectively.
These clubs with the Museum used to organize exhibitions, which were supported by the population.
In 1991, the Museum, on its initiative, managed a permanent exhibition in Gyumri to help the children of Shirak region who had suffered from the earthquake of 1988. Due to the lack of own area, in 2012 the latter was reopened as "Shirak" branch in Visitor Center of "Lake Arpi" National Park of the RA Ministry of Nature Protection.
In the 1990s, during the restoration of the mosque "Blue", the unique State Museum of Nature of Armenia was completely destroyed. One of the founders of the Museum of Nature, Iren Artavazd Frangyan directed all her knowledge, skills and efforts to the preservation and further development of the Museum. Due to efforts of the staff and in particular Director Mrs. Frangyan's willpower and patriotism, on 5 November, 2004, the State Museum of Nature of Armenia was reopened at 34 Tigran Mets ; its permanent displays were reborn again after a 13- year -dysfunction.
Iranian benefactors, Mr. and Mrs. Aharonyan, played a crucial role in this patriotic deed. They assisted the restoration and refurbishing of the dilapidated building of the Museum, and donated a vast number of museum exhibits from their own collection.
A construction was reborn which was envisaged to spread unlimited love, kindness and care towards our nature and focus on nature protection.
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We're taking a short break from Minibossuary to introduce my sister Jennifer!
She recently started up her own business with Stella & Dot. At first I had no clue what she was talking about, but it's only because I live under a rock, what's your excuse?
Turns out it's an amazing company that sells wonderfully fabulous jewelry! And we all know I love me some bling! What girl doesn't?! And it's not your normal jewelry you get from the chain stores, you can only find Stella & Dot jewelry from the Stylists, like Jennifer.
These are quality pieces too. These are completely worth what you pay.
We got these cute boxes over the holidays.
She sent us the ISADORA PEARL BIB, and the TATUM NECKLACE for Miniboss.
They are sooooooo rediculously amazing in person. I love the necklaces! I will definitively be purchasing more jewelry from Stella & Dot. I was really impressed with the quality. The necklace has some weight to it, which I like, so it doesn't go flying around my neck on windy days haha.
I'm planning on wearing our Stella & Dot pieces for our family photos later this month!
Anyway don't just take my word for it, you can actually win some Stella & Dot jewelry for yourself! Jennifer is doing a giveaway over on her facebook page here.


The idea of direct-to-the-brain interfacing is one that's been around in science fiction since, well, science fiction began. I have a friend who complains, on a regular basis, that she can't type as fast as she can think, and that she needs a machine that can translate her thoughts directly into words. And viola, I may have found it. The German company Berlin Brain-Computer Interface has put together a pinball machine that runs via the power of the mind. No touching, just a weird skull cap and some electrodes on the nogging, and you're Tommy!
You know, now that this technology exists, it's going to complete change things. Can you imagine being able to, say, write blog posts with your brain, the words appearing on screen as you think them? Can you imagine being able to drive just with your brain, or change the channel on the TV just by blinking? There's no limit to the miracles this might bring about for people with partial or full paralysis, people in comas, and any number of people with physical limitations. Robot arms and legs, full-body Surrogates-style robots, telecommute via brain transmission and robot, the works!


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China confirms person-to-person spread of new virus as fourth death reported
Chief Justice Moegoeng to receive list of new MPs today
The sixth Parliament will officially begin next week and at the centre of this will be the allocation of seats to MPs based on party lists.
FILE: Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Picture: EWN
Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng
Babalo Ndenze | 251 days ago
CAPE TOWN - Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng will on Wednesday receive the list of MPs heading to Parliament following last week's elections.
Parliament is expected to use the list to help it prepare for next week's swearing-in ceremony.
South Africa has a bicameral Parliament with two houses.
The National Assembly is the house directly elected by voters, while the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) is elected by legislatures which sends delegates to look after its interests.
As far as the ANC is concerned, it has exactly 200 members coming from the party's national to national list.
The other 200 members are sourced from province to national lists, which vary in size.
KwaZulu-Natal has the most with 80. However, only 230 will be chosen from these lists to make up the ANC's seat allocation that will form the party's caucus.
The question now is whether those compromised individuals who find themselves on the lists will be allowed to join Parliament by the governing party.
WC ANC says on track for renewal & unity


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update: want to do something more? Speak to the world on this subject.
I can think of a few words that describe my feelings on this case. Anger, clinic perhaps. Or frustration. Or maybe outrage.
Surprise, health care however, is not one of these words. If any of this is news to you, it's not necessarily your fault. The media has decided that the Duke Lacrosse players are important, and the actual racism at play is not. That Michael Vick is important, and 6 kids doing up to 22 years in the pen is not.
But of course, gold chains are important, and kids going to jail are not. Cars are important, and black children having their lives ruined are not. Pretending that you sell drugs is important, and speaking up when a racist system is putting your brothers and sisters into cages is not. Talking down on women is important, and standing up for yourself and your community is not.
Suprised? Confused? As Willie D said on the show not too long back, somebody didn't get the memo.
- Hip-hop fans: What are you doing to support this cause? What are you doing to encourage your favorite artists to support this cause?
- Hip-hop artists: Where is your jena 6 song?
I heard about this a while ago. It's amazing things like this still happen.
Yeah, me too. I didn't even know how to approach it and figured hell with it, I'll just post it.
I'm signed on. That's the least I can do. Thanks.
…I've been following this in the (limited) media coverage here in the UK. My jaw literally dropped when I was reading it in a newspaper on my way to work.
This kind of thing is a complete head-spinner, and no doubt things like this still go on, unreported (or at least not made a fuss about on TV), a lot more than we think.
Agent M, or dex, how can you actually sign the petition if you aren't a U.S. Resident? I don't understand. Would be grateful if you could help.
I'd say just go for it, include your area in the form and a note on where you're from in the comments.
I'll hit them with an email right now for clarification, but I think making sure people know that the world is watching (even if we are ignoring what is going on in our own backyard) is a good look.
The petition is a good first step, but not the last. Telling everyone you know – just show them this post, or the videos, or any other posts or videos that break this down even further – that's a good second step.
O.K. I will do so as soon as possible. Thanks for the the info and I hope the Jenas 6 get released. Like you said, this is definetley not the last step.
Tracy – No, the petition is right here: colorofchange.org/jena.
If you'd like to participate in the Jena Episode on this hip-hop podcast, though, you can read this post here for more info.
To all my international people – I just got official word from Color of Change that they are welcoming international additions to the petition. Just note that you are international in the comments section, and type anything in the zip field. Thanks.
Yep, our sign-ups here in the UK seem to have worked. And we're getting the follow-up emails too, which is good.
I've been speaking about this to all manner of people over here, and I'm still surprised, no, disgusted, about the lack of media coverage on this over here.
I even typed "jena 6″ into the BBC website, the bastion of British news coverage. What did I find? Nada. Zip…Maybe it was me and my off-key computer skills(?), but if they've covered this, they aren't making a fuss about it, that's for sure.
We have been, and will be, mentioning this in our forthcoming raido shows and on our website. Everyone need to do their bit on this.
i not trying to get them free but an over nighter in jail is enough plus the the white students need a talking to as well.
i wish much luck to those 6 that are now in serious trouble for standing up for whats right.
the Jena 6 will be avenged!!!!


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Budget 2022 focuses on poor, middle class and youth: Prime Minister Modi
India News Network | February 2
PM Narendra Modi spoke on 'Atmanirbhar Arthvyawastha' (self-reliant economy) in Wednesday. (File)
The Budget also has important provisions to take India forward in the direction of modernity, PM Modi said
Hailing the Rs 39.45 lakh crore Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, and calling it progressive and people friendly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that it is full of new possibilities of more infrastructure, more investment, more growth, and more jobs.
This Budget focuses on the poor, middle class and youth and aims to provide them basic necessities, Prime Minister Modi said on Wednesday while addressing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers across the country on 'Atmanirbhar Arthvyawastha' (self-reliant economy).
The virtual interaction comes a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget in Parliament built primarily around a huge increase in capital expenditure to revive growth, measures to encourage domestic manufacturing and exports, including a new SEZ policy, and a transition to a less carbon-intensive economy.
PM Modi highlighted the vision with which the Budget has been presented this year.
"People, globally, want to see an empowered and strong India. It is imperative for us that we take our country forward at a rapid pace and strengthen it across several sectors. It is very important that India not only becomes self-reliant but also that a modern India is built on the foundation of 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat'. This Budget has several important provisions to take India forward in the direction of modernity," said PM Modi.
The Prime Minister spoke about the Budget's thrust on creating infrastructure.
In 2014, the nation had 90,000 kms of National Highways, built in the last 70 years. "In the last 7 years, we've created 50,000 kms of National Highways.
Under PM Gati Shakti, thousands of kms of new NHs will be created," he said.
PM Modi pointed out that 'Parvatmala' will provide modern connectivity and infrastructure in the Himalayan region. "This will smoothen access to the hills - both for tourists, pilgrims and most importantly, for our defence forces, he said.
Prime Minister Modi referred to the Budget's focus on modernizing Indian agriculture with emphasis on organic farming which will make farming more lucrative.
"We've taken steps to make a Natural Farming Corridor which will be 2,500 km long & nearly 10 km wide. In the first phase, it will be implemented in Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand & West Bengal around river Ganga. It will be a complete eco-system," he explained.
Noting that the budget for PM Gram Sadak Yojana has been increased by 36%, PM Modi added that the Railways was also set to make special provisions to benefit small farmers, he added.
He also referred to tax benefits for startups in this budget and pointed out that the provisions done for youth innovation and R&D will motivate youngsters to innovate.
"Our MSMEs are the oldest and strongest pillars of the Indian economy. During COVID, we started the ECGLS. This scheme has safeguarded nearly 1.5 crore jobs, and aided 6 crore lives," said Prime Minister Modi.
PM Modi said migration from border villages is not good for national security and the Budget has provisions to develop 'vibrant villages' on the border. NCC Centres will be brought in at schools situated at the border, the Prime Minister said.
"India's economy is expanding continuously due to the decisions taken in the last seven years. 7-8 years ago, India's GDP was Rs 1.10 lakh crore. Today, our GDP stands at nearly Rs 2.3 lakh crore. In 2013-14, India's exports stood at Rs 2.85 lakh crore. Today, it has achieved Rs 4.7 lakh crore," added the Prime Minister.


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Rodrigo Santana Rodrigão (ur. 17 kwietnia 1979 w São Paulo) – brazylijski siatkarz, grający na pozycji środkowego. Mistrz świata z 2002, 2006 i 2010 r.

Karierę rozpoczynał w brazylijskim Suzano São Paulo, w którym grał przez 4 lata. Później przez dwa sezony występował w EC Banespa, a w 2003 r. wyjechał do Włoch i przez sezon występował w zespole Estense 4 Torri Ferrara. Następnie wrócił do swojej ojczyzny i reprezentował barwy Unisul Florianópolis. Od sezonu 2005/06 do sezonu 2008/2009 był zawodnikiem Lube Banca Macerata, z którą zdobył w 2006 r. mistrzostwo kraju.
W 2008 roku w Pekinie zdobył srebrny medal olimpijski.
Przez wiele lat grał w reprezentacji swojego kraju, z którą osiągał znaczące sukcesy. W ostatnich dniach grudnia 2010 zespół Sky Pinheiros rozwiązał kontrakty z Rodrigo Santaną (Rodrigão) oraz rozgrywającym Marcelo Elgartenem (Marcelinho). W lutym 2011 dołączył do tureckiego klubu Ziraat Bankası Ankara.

Sukcesy klubowe
Mistrzostwo Brazylii:
  1997
  1999, 2002
  1998, 2003, 2010
Puchar CEV:
  2006
Mistrzostwo Włoch:
  2006
  2009
Superpuchar Włoch:
  2006, 2008
Puchar Włoch:
  2008, 2009
Klubowe Mistrzostwa Ameryki Południowej:
  2011

Sukcesy reprezentacyjne
Mistrzostwa Ameryki Południowej Kadetów:
  1996
Mistrzostwa Ameryki Południowej Juniorów:
  1996
Liga Światowa:
  2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010
  2002, 2011
  2000
Mistrzostwa Ameryki Południowej:
  2001, 2003, 2005, 2007, 2009, 2011
Puchar Ameryki:
  2001
Puchar Wielkich Mistrzów:
  2005, 2009
  2001
Mistrzostwa Świata:
  2002, 2006, 2010
Igrzyska Panamerykańskie:
  2007
  2003
Puchar Świata:
  2003, 2007
  2011
Igrzyska Olimpijskie:
  2004
  2008, 2012
Memoriał Huberta Jerzego Wagnera:
  2010

Nagrody indywidualne
 2007: Najlepszy atakujący Mistrzostw Ameryki Południowej
 2011: Najlepszy blokujący Klubowych Mistrzostw Ameryki Południowej

Brazylijscy siatkarze
Urodzeni w 1979
Medaliści Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich 2004
Medaliści Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich 2008
Medaliści Letnich Igrzysk Olimpijskich 2012
Siatkarze Lube Banca Macerata
Ludzie urodzeni w São Paulo


Once upon a time there was an episode of Bonanza about the good people of Virginia City engaging the top opera singer of the era. The man was celebrated in Europe. When a black male stepped off the stage, they turned their back on him. Naturally, the Cartwrights saved the day, shaming the town.
Unfortunately, that was the way of the world. If a person was not lily white, forget critical acclaim in this country. Europe – yes, but forget the United States. One of the first black opera singers in the US, was Sissieretta Jones. For me, her story is heart-breaking. When her mother became ill, she gave up her life, to care for her mother, dying in poverty. That alone is a soapbox for me. Even today, nearly a century later, we women, who give up our lives to care for our families, end up dealing with poverty. We are expected to give up our lives, for our parents, yet no one is there for us. The woman was the toast of Europe. Caring for her mother destroyed her. I know how that feels. I'm moving out of my condo I'm losing, thanks to having given up my life and almost my career for my parents. We just learned that the home I thought I had, must now be sold. Theoretically, in less than a month, I could be homeless. My heart hurts for Sissieretta Jones. Imagine – being one of the most celebrated opera singers in the world, and giving it up for her mother, to lose everything.
"…Following her New York City debut on April 5, 1888 in Steinway Hall, she was nicknamed "the Black Patti" after being compared to the Italian prima donna Adelina Patti, well-known at the time. The nickname stayed with her throughout her 30-plus year career, although she preferred to be called Madame Jones. During the 1880s and 1890s, Jones performed at Madison Square Garden, Boston's Music Hall and the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois. She first performed at the White House in February 1892 for President Benjamin Harrison and returned to appear before Presidents Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, and Theodore Roosevelt. She also appeared before the British Royal Family. Jones's international tours took her to the Caribbean, South America, Australia, India and Southern Africa as well as London, Paris (France), Berlin (Germany), Milan, Munich, and St. Petersburg (Russia). By 1895 Jones had become the most well known and highly paid African American performer of her day.
I can't find a recording of her. There are recordings that claim to be 'Black Patti' but are of something entirely different. That could be the most tragic part of it. From what I can tell, her voice is lost to us. When she returned to the US to care for her mother, her income was $20,000, making her the highest earning African American in the country. Racism kept her from singing formal opera. It eventually broke her.


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Joint press point
with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and the Prime Minister of Ukraine, Arseniy Yatsenyuk
Last updated 17-Dec-2014 09:12
Prime Minister Yatseniuk, welcome to NATO Headquarters. It's really an honour and pleasure to have you here.
And your visit just underlines the strong partnership between NATO and Ukraine.
We also very much appreciate that we are able to develop our partnership. And especially because the people of Ukraine have chosen the path of democracy and closer cooperation with Europe. And we welcome that and we underline that the decision by the people of Ukraine has to be respected.
And NATO stands with you.
We are supporting you both politically and we also provide practical support. And we are eager to strengthen our partnership.
We have created five trust funds which will help Ukraine to improve its own security.
Those trust funds are now up and running. They aim to make Ukraine's defence forces more modern, more transparent, and more effective.
And in addition, many NATO Allies are also providing practical support to Ukraine on a bilateral basis and that is also important. And I welcome this support very much.
Today we have also discussed Russia's continued illegal actions to destabilise Ukraine.
Mr Prime Minister, you have shown a real desire to find a peaceful solution to the crisis in Ukraine.
NATO fully supports Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
We strongly believe that the Minsk agreements offer the best way to a peaceful solution.
Ukraine has made real efforts to live up to those commitments.
We call on Russia to do the same. And to respect the Minsk agreements. And to use all its influence over the separatists, to also make the separatists respect the Minks agreements and the cease-fire.
A sovereign and stable Ukraine, firmly committed to democracy and the rule of law, is key to Euro-Atlantic security.
Mr Prime Minister, NATO will stand with you as you work towards those goals.
OANA LUNGESCU (NATO Spokesperson): Thank you very much. We have time for a few questions. Start with European Pravda.
Q: I have questions for both officials. First of all, Mister Stoltenberg, we know that several times NATO insisted that you cannot provide Ukraine with military support and so on. But at the same time, we see that NATO Allies face several times. And the most recently, there was a statement by the Canadian prime minister that they do not provide Ukraine with missile weapon just because NATO did not take a decision; that NATO can't... do... ready to supply the people. Don't you think that you're playing a blame game; that just (inaudible) wants to show, (inaudible] that we are not guilty, just (inaudible). Societies not willing to provide. What is the reason?
And a question to Mr Yatsenyuk: "Could you please verify the issue? Do we go for NATO membership? Or we don't?" Because I think that Ukrainian people needs some clarity. Thank you very much.
JENS STOLTENBERG (NATO Secretary General): First of all, as you know, NATO doesn't possess weapons or equipment. So NATO does not provide equipment to any partner; because we don't possess them.
Then, it's up to each individual NATO Ally to decide what kind of support, what kind of equipment they provide. And I know that several NATO Allies are providing different kinds of support, also practical support; and also provide different kinds of equipment to Ukraine.
In addition, I know that there is a dialogue between Ukraine and several NATO Allies on whether it's possible to increase and also expand the types of equipment which is provided to Ukraine.
I welcome that there a close dialogue. And I welcome that many NATO Allies are supporting Ukraine. But this is, at the end, a bilateral relationship between NATO Allies and Ukraine.
ARSENIY YATSENYUK (Prime Minister of Ukraine): Well, on NATO membership prospective, I do remember nine months ago when in this very building I said that NATO membership is not yet on our radars. And I will tell you that the screen of this radar has entirely changed.
Today, we detected that this radar Russian tanks, Russian howitzers, Russian soldiers and Russian military boots on the ground. I want to be very clear that Ukrainian President and Ukrainian Prime Minister and Ukrainian authorities have one joint position over all national security and defence issues. It is our joint decision to eliminate so-called non-bloc status that was granted to Russia by then President Yanukovych. This is the first step.
The second step: We need to pass reforms and to implement reforms that are needed in security sector, in political sector, in the economy, in justice to meet all standards and criteria that apply to NATO member States. The Serdish(?) under the current Ukrainian legislation we are to hold referendum on the suggested NATO membership prospective. And the fourth issue, if we succeed implementing and executing everything that I just indicated, we will be ready to join the Alliance. This is the roadmap. And we will follow this roadmap.
OANA LUNGESCU: Channel 122.
Q: (SPEAKS IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE) (Interpretation) The question to Mister Yatsenyuk. Could you tell us...? I'd like just to clarify. The moment that we are not talking about making application of NATO membership, we only just refused a non-bloc status. Am I correct? I will try to explain once again. We can make an application. But this doesn't mean that you will be accepted. In order to make an application and be accepted as a member, it is necessary first to reintroduce changes into legislation and to openly... to pave way for membership.
The second: to implement all necessary reforms to meet the standards and criteria of NATO.
The third: to get agreement of Ukrainian people. And I'm sure that this agreement we will have... And the fourth, not just submit an application; but to get invitation to join the Alliance.
OANA LUNGESCU: NPR/CBS.
Q: Teri Schultz with NPR and CBS. Sorry, question for both men. Mister Secretary General we have now seen two more near misses in air with Russian aircraft with transponders off. They have counter-accused NATO of turning off its planes' transponders.
And Finland... Moscow... Sorry, Denmark and Sweden complained to Moscow. Finland is saying that IACO, the international aviation organization should get involved. How dangerous is this situation and what more can you do? The scrambles obviously aren't acting as deterrent to stop these flights.
And to the Prime Minister, I haven't... what kind of action... actually month...? What kind of timeline are you talking about? Yes, after you passed the laws, after you passed the reforms, what is the soonest that you think now with your new government, that the country could be in shape to ask for, to have the requirements in place to ask NATO membership? Thanks.
JENS STOLTENBERG: I don't have any more specific information on the incident outside the Swedish air space this weekend. But what I can say is that we have seen a substantial increase in Russian air activity around NATO borders, NATO airspace during the last year. And especially in the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea, and it's only... not only a question of increased numbers and increased number of flights. But it is also the way they are conducting the flights. And that has... and they are not filing the flight plans. And they're not communicating with civilian air traffic control. And they are not turning on the transponders. And that poses a risk to civilian air traffic.
I would like to underline that all NATO planes, AWACS planes and jets are conducting their flights in compliance with international safety standards. And that NATO AWACS planes and jets, they are turning on their transponders. And I think that the important thing is that NATO will stay... stays vigilant and that we are intercepting the Russian flights, partly because it shows that we are prepared and we are vigilant and we are doing what we are supposed to do; but also that both the presence of AWACS planes in the area and NATO planes in the area, jets, is any... or they are enabling us to identify the Russian planes and thereby also being able to follow them and to reduce the risks they are posing on civilian air traffic.
ARSENIY YATSENYUK: Ah! On the issue of suggested NATO membership, let me just remind you of the statement or the conclusion of the Bucharest Summit of 2008. It was clearly stated that Ukraine will be NATO member.
I would be happy to have this as quick as possible. But even in case if for example tomorrow morning we send an application or request to NATO member States, please make us NATO member, I'm not sure that everyone will be happy with this.
First, we need to implement reforms; to meet criteria. And then it's in the interest of NATO member States to have strong Ukraine. The stronger Ukraine, the stronger NATO and NATO member States.
OANA LUNGESCU: Thank you very much indeed! Good evening.