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Sports Illustrated Unveils New Digital Platform
Originally published by Business Wire
NEW YORK--The new Sports Illustrated Play (SI Play) team store MyGear powered by SquadLocker debuts today. MyGear offers youth sports teams nationwide access to a state-of-the-art, user-friendly digital resource to manage merchandising and fundraising operations. It streamlines operations for ordering and customizing team apparel to save countless hours of work for volunteers, team administrators and organizers. Players, parents, families and friends now have an easy way to purchase their favorite team gear and spirit wear. As part of this initiative, SI Play has partnered with SquadLocker, a leading purveyor of premium team apparel and gear.
MyGear operates as a digital storefront that can be integrated into an organization's site and mobile extensions. There, fans will find the most in-demand gear, including sweats, performance wear, equipment bags and more from premium brands, such as Under Armour, Adidas, Russell Athletics and other top providers—all of it fully customizable. For league and team managers MyGear removes the complexity and burden of gathering size, specs and payments. Individuals can order and pay for customized team gear with a few clicks on a custom link.
Organizations choosing to integrate MyGear can also use it as a fundraising vehicle for their leagues, a valuable way to enhance their programs. League administrators will have the opportunity to bundle team gear with registration and create an easy soup-to-nuts registration and outfitting process. SI Play account teams are working directly with league administrators to ensure the seamless integration of these stores into overall league operations and infrastructure.
"In talking to thousands of fellow coaches, team administrators and organizers, a common theme was making the operational side of running teams and leagues more efficient and thus more rewarding for everyone. MyGear was created exactly for that purpose. Now everyone who wants to support their local teams will have an efficient resource. It also saves countless hours for volunteers and league organizers who manage this process. We believe it's a win-win for everyone," said Jeff Karp, SI Play CEO.
"Organizing the purchase of custom team gear and apparel has long been a point of frustration with coaches, administrators and managers, requiring the collection of individual checks, sizes, names and numbers, while taking up volunteers' valuable coaching and mentoring time with our youth athletes," said SquadLocker Founder and CEO Gary Goldberg. "The partnership between SI Play and SquadLocker enables youth sports administrators, league officials and players to easily design custom team gear and apparel and seamlessly and instantly integrate products from the market's top brands into SI Play's online platform."
About SI Play
SI Play (www.siplay.com) brings together industry leaders in sports software around a simple yet ambitious goal: to connect the world of youth sports. Since its launch in July 2015, SI Play has gained tremendous momentum and now supports more than 10 million active users each month across a wide range of sports, geographies and age ranges through its digital products and services, and it has official technology partnerships with eight youth sports National Governing Bodies. The company provides the platform and tools to fuel the passion for sports and ensure a rewarding experience for all participants.


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See the forest for the trees.: Disgustingly beautiful.
Kids are the most disgusting beings on the planet.
The boogers, the snot, the poo, the scabs, the Impetigo, the warts, the spit, the eye crusties, the head lice, the strep, the pink eye, hand/foot/and mouth. . .a few ailments of which we've managed to avoid since having kids. . .knock on wood.
Oh my sweet Jesus, it never ends.
as well as those of my children.
My husband has narrowly escaped.
Oh, and his huge biceps.
and start lifting weights again.
Regardless, I couldn't be MORE grossed out by my children right now.
It takes a lot to gross me out or make me cringe.
I feel like I've done it all at this point.
cleaning Grace's mangled foot every night for three months after she dropped a 30 lb. dumbbell on it and blew it open.
That 'bout did me in.
And now, I've hit a wall.
These days it literally makes my toes curl to watch Charlie wipe his nose across the sleeve of his shirt.
It makes me want to punch the wall listening to them slurp hot chocolate WHILE snorting up snot at the same time.
The sound of spoons clinking on cermamic, and slurping together?
Should that be music to my ears? It's not.
Maybe some day I'll look back and YEARN for those noises.
cherish their fat little fingers wrapped around oversized mugs filled with fluffy white mallows.
F that. Have you HEARD them slurp?
I have to leave the room. It's too much.
I have to draw the line at some point.
They're loud. And noisy. Jack's hockey bag smells like a barnyard.
Grace has a wart on her foot the size of Texas.
Probably something she picked up at gymnastics.
Something always seems to be coming out of SOME where on their body.
Such is life with children.
they are the most beautiful things I've ever laid eyes on.
Some times I look at Jack and see him as a grown man.
I can't imagine him any more beautiful than he is now.
and teach our kids how to take better care of themselves.
Teach them DAILY, to chew with their mouth closed, wipe their faces, blow their nose in KLEENEX, cough into the crux of their elbow. . .bring their plate to the sink, blah, blah, blah.
It is our job, our DUTY, to do this.
that this will soon be gone.
Before you know it, there you are.
YEARNING for your children's return.
So again, I work to embrace all of it.
The gum smacking, lip flapping, noisiness of parenting.
to see the beauty and miracle of it all.
So I keep practicing that.
Showing up to my kids.
Even if it means burying my head in my computer so I can work while they do their thing.
Occasionally glancing up to watch a cartwheel or a Karate chop.
I actually left my computer at home this week.
Ignored my phone in my purse. And actually WATCHED Grace practice handstands at gymnastics.
WATCHED Charlie through glass, attempt to land a cartwheel.
When he noticed I was watching, he couldn't take his eyes off me.
and see how I reacted to every attempt to land on his feet.
My heart broke in to a million pieces and I choked back tears as I clapped my hands silently or gave him a thumbs up after every landing.
Not because he was doing cartwheels.
is what they LIVE for.
And I don't give them that enough.
We think and try to do so much. When in reality, in doing so, we're missing it all. Even when I'm "there," I'm missing so much.
Lesson of the week, BE there. Everything else will and CAN wait.
but having left it's imprint in the 8700 leaf bags we packed full on the boulevard, and in our sun-stained furniture.
We have implemented a "no electronics" rule during the week.
Our mornings are more simple.
Their play is more creative and collaborative.
which is annoying but good.
And we crash hard on the weekends, which is good too.
I'm working my ace off.
Cool shoots in pools. . .
while dreaming of puppies. . .
I dream of a puppy jumping out of a box at Christmas to surprise the kids. Nevermind that Jack is deathly allergic to most dogs.
Like eyes swelling, asthmatic breathing allergic.
But there are hypoallergenic dogs like this little sweetheart?
If not a puppy, how 'bout another baby?
All this want makes my husband sweat and have panic attacks.
Oh my God. These damn baby Christmas outfits make my heart hurt.
So I kiss, hold and breathe in my "baby" because, hey, we can't have it all.
I continue to work daily to find a better balance between parental laziness and an insane drive to achieve.
while Jack is at play practice.
not just for myself, but for my children.


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David Walton
Assistant Professor of History and Director of the Global Black Studies Program | Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC, UNITED STATES
David Walton's current research projects focus on the Black Power Movement of Detroit and Detroit's underground economy of the 1980s-1990s.
A native of Romulus, Michigan, David M. Walton earned a dual PhD in History and African American & African Studies from Michigan State University in the summer of 2017. He also earned a MA in World History and a Graduate Certificate in African American Studies from Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Walton is an active member of the National Council of Black Studies, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Black Radical THought
History of Hip-Hop
Black Power Movement
William L. Crump History Award (professional)
2015 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Irene Steindler Endowment in History Award (professional)
2014 MSU History Department
Eastern Michigan University: M.A., History 2008
Michigan State University: Ph.D., African American & African Studies; History 2017
Eastern Michigan University: Graduate Certificate, African American Studies 2008
Eastern Michigan University: B.S., African American Studies 2005
National Council of Black Studies
Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Western Carolina University Faculty Profile
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke Profile
David Walton selected to lead WCU's new African American Studies minor program
WCU Stories online
David Walton, an assistant professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, has been named the director of WCU's African American Studies minor. Walton will begin his new role, which includes being an assistant professor in the Department of History, Aug. 1.
Black faculty, staff organization forms at WCU
Other officers are Darrius Stanley, parliamentarian; David Walton, secretary/historian; Tacquice Wiggan Davis, treasurer. The effort came about from an idea by Ricardo Nazario-Colón, chief diversity officer, who also did the initial organizing of the group, along with Davis, associate director of Intercultural Affairs.
Black Achievements at Western Carolina University
The Western Carolinian online
Many African American students and faculty continued to pave the way for black achievement at WCU after Levern Hamlin Allen, including Henry Logan and Dr. David Walton.
Event Appearances (5)
Youth, Black Consciousness, and Resistance in Apartheid South Africa
African Studies Association 59th Annual National Conference Washington, DC
The Heroic Black Student: Black Student Activism in the U.S.A. and South Africa
National Council of Black Studies 40th Annual National Conference Charlotte, NC
The End of a Moral Crusade: The Role of Massacre and Rebellion in the Birth of the Detroit Black Power and the Soweto Black Consciousness Movements
Association for the Study of African American Life and History 101st Annual Conference Richmond, VA
Black Consciousness in Exile: The Experiences of Black Consciousness Exiles throughout the Diaspora during the Black Consciousness Era
Association for the Study of African American Life and History 100th Annual Conference Atlanta, GA
The Heroic Black Student: Africa, identity and students in post-rebellion Detroit
Research Grants (2)
Future Faculty Fellowship
King Chavez Parks $35,000
Ruth Simms Hamilton Graduate Merit Fellowship for Diaspora Studies
TIAA-CREF $34,000
In Search of Power: African Americans in the Era of Decolonization, 1956–1974 by Brenda Gayle Plummer (review)
Journal for the Study of Radicalism
2017 African American internationalism and global black history are emerging new fields that can help scholars better understand the intersections of modern pan-Africanism, civil rights, decolonization, and "Black Power" in a global context.

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As to Pete talking a lot, the client was pretty vocal and even a bit pressured (meaning the therapist role-playing the wife). In couples work, the therapist, as the one who knows how relationships can heal, has to be active and in charge. Otherwise, the partners drag the whole boat down. That's a big difference between individual therapy and couples work.
I wonder if after Ellen admits that she criticized Tim if there needed to be an apology or if it was deliberate to not follow through with one.
Pete seems to talk a lot… not leaving enough space for the client to think let alone answer.
Wonderful to have the opportunity to watch you and Pete work.
I am not a therapist by training, I do however, study the theories and try to use the best listening and questioning skills I have to increase awareness of myself and invite others to also shift to kind and open ways of being with each other.
I appreciate the specific questions you asked of the couple to increase their engagement in the work and to create a goal. I appreciate your dedication to couples work and the difficulties they present.
I really appreciate your time, energy knowledge and wisdom that went into presenting this mini-workshop. It helped clarify my thinking on and gave structure to my use of confrontation in couples therapy. As a former participant of the training, I appreciate being invited to participate in this workshop. Your work has been invaluable to my growth as a couples therapist.
Productive, tough but kind, very good.
Thank you very much! It was very insightful! I have a question, perhaps, it's for the future series. Could you say something about sexual trancferances that occur in couples therapy.
It is appears that Chevalisa, who has identified her own full name and location, is using the real names of the couple. I think this is very inappropriate.
Not inappropriate if the couple has given consent.
Thank you Ellyn and Pete, and to your team for your mini-workshop and live web sessions. I liked this format, and your information and teaching you provided are great.
I had already signed up for another type of webinar for the next 8 weeks, but will most definitely consider your program or attending one of your conferences in the near future.


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> Culture & Lifestyle
> Anglo olim inspire Israelis amid crisis
Anglo olim inspire Israelis amid crisis
With a myriad of theater productions, from intimate improv comedy shows to broadway musicals, Anglo immigrants hope to inspire Israelis.
Raphael Poch
Immigrant Theater Immigrant Absorption Terror Activity
Some of the cast of Pride and Prejudice at AACI's J-Town Playhouse Ita Arbit
Following two months of constant terror attacks, English-speaking immigrants around the country are helping Israelis relieve tensions and stress, with a myriad of theater productions being presented ranging from intimate improv comedy shows to full-on Broadway musicals.
Actor and producer Grant Crankshaw runs a theater called Desert Rose Productions that is set to perform a light hearted musical comedy entitled Ze Broadway Buba. In the show Crankshaw portrays an English director who comes from abroad to find a new Diva worthy of broadway. He auditions numerous actresses who sing, dance and speak in both English and Hebrew. In the musical, Crankshaw is teamed up with an Israeli director, played by Debbie Gold Hadar, who helps translate his English so that the Israeli starlet hopefuls will be able to understand.
The performance is filled with famous broadway songs that the audience is sure to enjoy, sung by six very talented actresses who portray characters from the spectrum of Israeli society. Throughout the show, the actresses bicker about, backstab because of, and eventually work out some of the issues that affect them and the larger Israeli society as a whole.
The show is performed in a mixture of Hebrew and English to appeal to audiences from both Israeli and an immigrant background. "We are trying to appeal to the widest possible audience," Crankshaw said in an interview with Arutz Sheva. "Among other issues discussed in the show, we explore the Religious-Secular divide that is unique to Israel. In the end the characters discover that they can treat each other with professionalism and respect one another, regardless of background and affiliation. It is a message for all of us."
When asked why the theater decided to perform this show now, during a time of daily terror attacks, Crankshaw responded by saying that "shows like this take people's mind off the news. People can come and enjoy the music, dancing and humour on stage and reconnect with some of the better aspects of life. We remind people that life is also fun, in addition to being stressful. This is our way of contributing to Israel and keep everyone calm and restore their optimism. "
Ze Broadway Buba is directed by Daniella Roman, Crankshaw's wife and in the words of Crankshaw, "is a whole family affair." Crankshaw and Roman's son Jared runs the technical side of the show, while Roman's mother is in charge of selling tickets. After all, what is more Israeli than Mishpucha.
Other English speaking theaters are embracing similar tactics and performing light hearted or classical shows to help alleviate the pressure that people all across Israel are feeling. With six English speaking theaters in Jerusalem, and another eight spread across the country, hardly a day goes by without an English theater production occurring somewhere in Israel.
Chagit Moriah Gibor, who is one of the head organizers of the Social Issues Committee of the Jewish Home Party, as well as a member of the women's committee for the party, is currently acting in an English language production put on by mostly new immigrants with some born Israelis as well. She is performing in Pride and Prejudice which is being put on at AACI's J-Town Playhouse beginning December third and running throughout the month of December.
When asked by Arutz Sheva why she chose to participate in this English language production, she said that "I loved the idea of being able to participate in a classic play. Theater helps bring some peace of mind and some time away from the terror to the city of Jerusalem and the surrounding area. I believe that the performing arts certainly help people deal with some of the tensions that can come from the security situation."
Gibor is not new to the scene either. She recalled her previous experience of performing with immigrants during the second intifada some fifteen years ago. "I participated in a musical with Raise Your Spirits in Gush Etzion. It was also a time when there were daily attacks and when the stress levels were incredibly high. I found the act of performing to be very therapeutic, for both myself and the audience. It was my refuge during the constant terror. And now fifteen years later, I am again performing during a time of national crisis."
Gibor, an Israeli mother of three, is very appreciative of the interaction with the immigrants and in the change of mentality that performing with English speaking immigrants can bring. "There is something that is very warm and comforting about being in a group of people who feel free to express their feelings whatever they may be. That is something that is often hard to find within Israeli society. Israelis tend to be a bit more tight lipped and rough in terms of their behaviour. The theater is a place where people are allowed to let their feelings out, and that helps immensely," she said.
But will the show will interest Israelis, even though it is presented in English? Gibor is confident it will. "Pride and Prejudice is a classic and circumvents language barriers. I am also an English teacher by trade and I often teach my students plays in English. They always enjoy the experience.
"I believe that Israeli audiences will also enjoy the experience of going to see a play in English, Perhaps even more than seeing one in Hebrew. This play is a classic that almost everyone enjoys, and it is even a good way to improve one's English" she said.
Last week the English speaking Improv theater troupe First City Improv hosted Israeli Improv team Lamabati in what is hopefully the first of many such partnerships. The show was a success and the audience loved the performance. Adi Singer, one of the Israeli performers who performed with Lamabati, told Arutz Sheva about her experience.
"When I arrived to improvise with the wonderful First City Improv group, I encountered a breath of positive spirit. We were guests at their home, and they made us feel so comfortable from the very first moment. I also felt that we were very much in tune and synchronized, improvising together."
She also expressed how inspiring it was to work together with this group of Immigrants. "I'm constantly amazed by olims' strength and determination, and feel empowered and stronger every time I get to spend time with them."
Other productions that are taking place in the coming weeks include The Sound of Music which is being performed by Beit Hillel Theater Workshop over Chanukah, and the Gilbert and Sullivan classic Iolanthe which is being performed by Encore! and opens on December 30th and continues until January 7th. Both of those shows take place in Jerusalem and will be presented in English.


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Argus Leader editorial: Kristi Noem best choice for South Dakota in GOP primary
In a high-stakes showdown for the GOP nomination, one candidate offers the possibility of a bold new vision in state governance that might be too enticing to pass up.
Argus Leader editorial: Kristi Noem best choice for South Dakota in GOP primary In a high-stakes showdown for the GOP nomination, one candidate offers the possibility of a bold new vision in state governance that might be too enticing to pass up. Check out this story on argusleader.com: https://www.argusleader.com/story/opinion/editorials/2018/06/01/argus-leader-editorial-kristi-noem-best-choice-south-dakota-gop-primary/664509002/
Argus Leader editorial Published 1:49 p.m. CT June 1, 2018 | Updated 11:33 a.m. CT June 2, 2018
The Argus Leader/KSFY gubernatorial debate between Kristi Noem and Marty Jackley Dana Ferguson, dferguson@argusleader.com
U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem
Ever since contenders started lining up for the Republican nomination for South Dakota governor, the race has been a high-profile political showdown with unquestionably high stakes.
U.S. Representative Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley have played prominent roles in public service for nearly two decades and are well-known to voters. Their challenge was to prove that they were best suited to tackle a new role as chief executive of the state and distinguish themselves from their opponent.
On the Democratic side, Billie Sutton is a solid candidate with his own impressive resume. But the fact that South Dakota hasn't elected a Democratic governor in nearly half a century adds to the importance of the GOP primary June 5.
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As crucial as it is to have a strong, reliable presence to head the state, an influx of new ideas and fresh leadership also looms large. Dating back to Dennis Daugaard's stint as lieutenant governor under Mike Rounds, elements of the current administration have been in place for 14 years, and Jackley's time in the attorney general and U.S. attorney's offices dates back even longer.
The vestiges of EB-5 and Gear Up scandals – even as Jackley has worked to prosecute many of those involved – exist for many as a symptom of a stale status quo in Pierre, marred by a chronic lack of accountability involving those in power.
Both GOP candidates have vowed to transform Pierre if they are elected governor, but only Noem can turn the page by her very presence. She can make history as the state's first female governor while bringing a different style of leadership, and we believe she is the best choice for the Republican nomination.
Photos: South Dakota GOP gubernatorial debate
GOP gubernatorial candidate Marty Jackley sits with his campaign manager Jason Glodt, left, communications director Joe Schartz, center, field director Robert Peterson, second to right, and East River Director Megan Assman, right, before the debate with Kristi Noem Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
Justin Bentaas, the Chamber's Public Affairs & Research Manager, talks to Jackley and Kristi Noem during the coin toss before the debate in downtown Sioux Falls Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kristi Noem talks to her family before they take the stage for the debate with Marty Jackley Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
GOP gubernatorial candidates Marty Jackley and Kristi Noem debate in downtown Sioux Falls Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. Argus Leader's Dana Ferguson and KSFY's Brian Allen hosted the debate. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
Argus Leader's Dana Ferguson and KSFY's Brian Allen host the GOP gubernatorial debate Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. Candidates Marty Jackley and Kristi Noem debated. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's Justin Bentaas keeps track of time during the GOP gubernatorial debate between candidates Marty Jackley and Kristi Noem Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
GOP gubernatorial candidates Marty Jackley and Kristi Noem debate in downtown Sioux Falls Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kristi Noem's family sits in the front row during the debate with Marty Jackley Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
GOP gubernatorial candidates Marty Jackley and Kristi Noem shake hands after the debate in downtown Sioux Falls Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
GOP gubernatorial candidate Kristi Noem talks to supporters after the debate with Marty Jackley Thusday, May 31, at the Orpheum Theater. The debate was sponsored by the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, The Argus Leader, and KSFY. Briana Sanchez
The 46-year-old rancher won her U.S. House seat in 2010 after serving four years in the state legislature. She talks of being stymied as part of the 435-member chamber during the Obama administration but finding her footing as a loyal soldier for President Trump, helping to bring home the tax reform package as a member of the Ways and Means Committee.
Noem's decision to run for governor was a bold political move that speaks to her level of confidence and support, in addition to her desire to return home. She clearly felt ready to move from soldier to general, acting as chief executive for a state in which her farm-based background and across-the-board conservatism play well even amid complaints of a "broken" Washington.
Noem's dismissive comments about task forces and boards seem a bit naïve considering the complex policy issues that any governor faces. But her demand for greater transparency and willingness to tear down traditional norms in state government make the possibility of a Noem administration intriguing.
Her federal background with Native American concerns and talk of making progress with one tribe to spark momentum shows a willingness to tackle an issue on which most governors have failed to gain traction.
Jackley's grasp of South Dakota issues and challenges is equally strong but mainly stems from his background as the state's top prosecutor, a common trajectory in politics but one worthy of context.
His get-tough approach to sentencing and drug enforcement has failed to put a serious dent in the state's crime numbers, clouding what could have been a banner issue for his campaign.
More: The 4 toughest lines from Noem and Jackley in last night's debate
Jackley has also struggled at times to separate his role as attorney general from his candidacy for governor, evidenced recently by accusations of impropriety involving a delayed settlement to a former DCI agent that could have potentially hurt his campaign.
Jackley denied any role in the settlement negotiations, but the director of the state's Office of Risk Management said that the attorney general "was occasionally briefed as to the negotiations and the settlement agreement and allowed to offer input," pursuant to state law.
In a high-stakes showdown for the GOP nomination, one candidate offers the possibility of a bold new vision in state governance that might be too enticing to pass up. That candidate is Kristi Noem.
More: How the South Dakota governor's race went from subtle jabs to an all-out brawl
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Thomas Nashe (ochrzczony w październiku 1567, zm. ok. 1601) – angielski satyryk, komediopisarz i prozaik.

W latach 1582-86 studiował w St John's College na Uniwersytecie Cambridge.

Był przyjacielem i współpracownikiem Christophera Marlowe'a. Tworzył pamflety obyczajowo-społeczne, komedie, m.in. Summer's Last Will and Testement (1600), oraz utrzymanej w tonie prozy François Rabelais'go pierwszej angielskiej powieści łotrzykowskiej The Unfortunate Traveller (1594).

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 Pisarze świata. Słownik encyklopedyczny, wyd. PWN, 1999.

Absolwenci St John's College (Cambridge)
Angielscy dramaturdzy XVI wieku
Angielscy prozaicy XVI wieku
Urodzeni w 1567
Zmarli w XVII wieku

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According to the report, security forces repelled protesters who attempted to take over police stations and military bases.
"Some armed protesters tried to take over some police stations and military bases but faced serious resistance from security forces," it said, as cited by AP. The report, however, did not specify the location of the attacks.
Earlier on Monday, a local MP from the southwestern Iranian town of Izeh told ILNA news agency that two people were killed during mass rallies. That brought to at least four the number of fatalities in the ongoing protests. The first two deaths were reported on Sunday by the authorities in the city of Doroud (Dorud), 325 kilometers southwest of Tehran.
Over 400 people have reportedly been arrested following the protests, AFP said.
On Sunday evening, police reportedly deployed tear gas and water cannon to disperse a small rally in Tehran's Enghelab Square. The protests were held in the cities of Kermanshah, Khorramabad, Shahinshahr, and Toyserkan in the west, and Zanjan in northern Iran.
Pro- and anti-government rallies have been taking place in Iran since Thursday. The anti-government protests were prompted mostly by discontent over economic hardship and alleged corruption. The rallies are the most serious since the protests of 2009, which followed the Iranian presidential election results. The protesters disputed the victory of then-Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
On Sunday, Iran's interior minister warned that "violence, fear and terror" will be fought, following the third consecutive night of unrest.
"Those who damage public property, disrupt the order and break the law must be responsible for their behaviour and pay the price," Abdolrahman Rahmani Fazli said.
Late Sunday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the citizens are "absolutely free" to protest and criticize the government, but the protests should not descend into violence. "Criticism is different from violence and damaging public properties," Rouhani warned, calling for the rioters to refrain from disruptive behavior.


I was in my usual seat shouting depths while dad stood on the pulpit guiding us through reefs and mom drove the boat. I heard the engine cluck into neutral and the familiar rattle of the anchor chain flowing into the water. When I got upstairs and took a look at the surroundings, I saw that we were anchored in a sandy patch surrounded by turtle grass and coral reef. I jumped into the water with an almighty splash and found myself surrounded by fish. I swam a little until I got to one of the many reefs. The first fish I saw was a Peacock Flounder. Mom found 2 Sea Biscuits and 4 Kings Helmets around the reef. When we got back to the boat we watched the sun set with an ice cold Rum punch in our hands.
The Wildlife is very tame here too, few humans.
"Mainland Cuba" glow like lightbulbs at sunset.
Liz Fishing again, lets Jack gnaw at remnants of a large snapper.


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Eco Countryside Cycle Kerb collects top innovation prize
Charcon's Eco Countryside Cycle Kerb Segregation System has been named the Innovation of the Year in the 'Materials' category at the 2016 London Construction Awards.
Eco Countryside Kerb is a bespoke hard landscaping solution developed to serve as a safe and sustainable segregation system in London. The system has been used for the Cycle Superhighway 2 (CS2) to create a unique integrated system that reduces traffic disruption and cycle related incidents in the area.
The system was initially developed as an alternative to the imported granite kerb configuration with concrete block paving inlay that was used previously. The material replicates the look of natural granite, whilst providing a 33 percent carbon footprint reduction (due to being manufactured in the UK) and utilises 82 percent recycled and secondary material content.
An added benefit is its faster installation time, with construction of the cycle route reduced by 50 percent compared to the installation of traditional granite.
Charcon supplied a total 24,000 l/m of the product to improve safety for cyclists and other road users.
The Eco Countryside Kerb is the latest in Charcon's range of cycle kerbs which have been installed for various cycleway projects across the UK, including in Cambridgeshire and Nottingham.
The London Construction Award was presented to Mike Davies, category manager at Charcon, on Wednesday 26th October at London's Royal Garden Hotel.
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With the holidays soon approaching, I figured I should start working on my cards before it gets too late. I can't be the only one with this problem, right?! I always seem to browse Pinterest when it comes to holiday cards because I just fall short on figuring out my layouts. The layout that I created was inspired by one that I stumbled upon, and I think it can be used for so many other themes. Today I'm showing you my white and gold themed card using Joy Clair's The Reason and Vintage Christmas Ornaments.
Both of these stamp sets have so many great images that can be used for your Christmas cards. I decided to use just the snowflake from the Vintage Christmas Ornaments set, and then the angels and one sentiment from The Reason.
Start by dabbing your Pumice Stone ink onto a kraft mat and lightly spray it with water. Gently press your white cardstock down onto the mat for a watercolor effect. There's no right or wrong way to do this technique, which makes it great! Let this dry completely. Once dried, stamp the large snowflake from the Vintage Christmas Ornaments stamp set in a few different areas above and below the middle section (this is where the corrugated paper will go). Heat emboss the snowflakes with gold embossing powder.
I forgot to take a photo of this step, but stamp both the angels onto a sheet of white cardstock using a complimentary brown color. Then, carefully fussy cut them out.
Tear a sheet of kraft corrugated paper on the top and bottom, and adhere to the center of your card.
Next, stamp and heat emboss your preferred sentiment from The Reason stamp set onto white cardstock, using gold embossing powder. I used a tag die cut and only used the middle section, but you could simply hand cut this shape if you prefer.
For a little-added embellishment, I tied a piece of kraft string in the middle. Then, I adhered the angels and sentiment using foam dots.
I'm swooning over this card as it's just perfect for Christmas. I used the Joy Clair The Reason and Vintage Christmas Ornaments stamp sets. I'd love to see your designs!


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"I think we ought to read only the kind of books that wound and stab us." - Franz Kafka
The Vespertine
Author: Saundra Mitchell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Format: E-book (galley copy)
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Summary (from the author's website):
The summer of 1889 is the one between childhood and womanhood for Amelia van den Broek-and thankfully, she's not spending it at home in rural Maine. She's been sent to Baltimore to stay with her stylish cousin, Zora, who will show her all the pleasures of city life and help her find a suitable man to marry.
Archery in the park, dazzling balls and hints of forbidden romance-Victorian Baltimore is more exciting than Amelia imagined. But her gaiety is interrupted by disturbing, dreamlike visions she has only at sunset-visions that offer glimpses of the future. Soon, friends and strangers alike call on Amelia to hear her prophecies. Newly dubbed "Maine's Own Mystic", Amelia is suddenly quite in demand.
However, her attraction to Nathaniel, an artist who is decidedly outside of Zora's circle, threatens the new life Amelia is building in Baltimore. This enigmatic young man is keeping secrets of his own- still, Amelia finds herself irrepressibly drawn to him. And while she has no trouble seeing the futures of others, she cannot predict whether Nathaniel will remain in hers.
When one of her darkest visions comes to pass, Amelia's world is thrown into chaos. And those around her begin to wonder if she's not the seer of dark portents, but the cause.
My Summary: Amelia was raised in Maine, and after the death of her parents, she is sent to live with her brother August and his wife, Lizzie. After a few weeks of boredom, her brother decides it would be best to sent Amelia to Baltimore to visit with her cousin Zora for a few months during the summer - he hopes the experience will help her mature, and maybe even result in an engagement for 16-year-old Amelia.
Amelia arrives in Baltimore and quickly becomes close with her cousin Zora, who throws a welcome-party on Amelia's first night. At the party, she is introduced to all of Zora's cousins and her circle of friends, though one person in particular stands out among the rest: Nathaniel Witherspoon.
When she confides in her cousin, Amelia learns that Nathaniel Witherspoon isn't really a member of their social circle; he's an a struggling artist, a Fourteenth - someone hired to even out the number of guests at parties - which means he's off-limits to someone well-off like Amelia.
But Amelia can't seem to get this handsome stranger out of her head, and fate seems determined to throw them together at any given moment...
Then, one night, Amelia dreams of her cousin dancing with the boy she's been pining after for years. Brushing it off, Amelia is shocked when her vision comes true. She confides in Zora, who playfully suggests that Amelia is able to predict the future.
Neither one can believe it when more of Amelia's visions begin to come true, and a chain of events is set off that destroys both their lives.
My Thoughts: As I've mentioned before, I adore historical fiction - especially when it has a paranormal element to it, and lemme just say, Saundra Mitchell has reminded me just how awesome this genre is! This book was a treat to read. Really. The writing was amazingly smooth and easy to follow, and there were enough plot twists and surprises to keep me reading into the wee hours of the morning. The characters were really well-developed as well - I loved that Zora was mischievous and rebellious, but also knew when to be the sweet little girl she was expected to be. And Nathaniel? *drools*. Let's just say you'll be wanting to read a lot more about him in the future! ;)
Amelia's conflicting thoughts about Nathanial were really believable as well, and they added another layer to the story that I was grateful for (don't you just hate when the heroine falls in love with the hero and can't see any of his flaws anymore? I know I do!). Another thing I really liked about this novel was the fact that the story wasn't all based on the 'forbidden-love' element - the romance was there, but it didn't overpower the plot like in other novels I've read lately. Also, just look at that gorgeous cover!
Final Thoughts: I adored this novel, and I'll be pre-ordering it as soon as I publish this review (seriously). If you're a fan of historical fiction, I DEFINITELY recommend you check out this awesome book... and if you're not, I think you should give it a try anyway - you never know! It may be the start of a beautiful friendship!
The Vespertine is due out March 7, 2011.
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Labels: historical fiction, paranormal, Review
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Spanish literature has given the world the figures of Don Quixote and Don Juan, and is responsible for the 'invention' of the novel in the 16th century. The medieval period produced literature in Castilian, Catalan, Galician, Latin, Arabic, and Hebrew, and today there is a flourishing literature in Catalan, Galician, and Basque as well as in Castilian-the language that has became known as 'Spanish'. A multilayered history of exile has produced a transnational literary production, while writers in Spain have engaged with European cultural trends. This Very Short Introduction explores this rich literary history, which resonates with contemporary debates on transnationalism and cultural diversity. The book introduces a general readership to the ways in which Spanish literature has been read, in and outside Spain, explaining misconceptions, outlining the insights of recent scholarship and suggesting new readings. It highlights the precocious modernity of much early modern Spanish literature, and shows how the gap between modern ideas and social reality stimulated creative literary responses in subsequent periods; as well as how contemporary writers have adjusted to Spain's recent accelerated modernization.


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Pedestrian struck and killed by vehicle on 101 remains unidentified (updated 9:20am)
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UPDATE 1/20/20, 9:20 a.m. — The California Highway Patrol has released and official statement on this death, but have named the deceased only as "John Doe," apparently unable to identify him.
Here is their statement:
On 01/19/2020 at approximately 2230 hours an unknown pedestrian, John Doe, was walking in the northbound lanes of US-101 south of the Burke Hill O/C. John Ibanez was driving a silver Ford F-150 northbound in the #1 lane at approximately 65 mph. For unknown reasons John Doe was walking westbound in the lanes directly into the path of the Ford. John Ibanez braked and turned to the left but was unable to avoid a collision. The Ford collided with the pedestrian in the northbound #1 lane of US-101. John Doe was pronounced deceased at the scene. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs was a factor in this collision. This collision is still under investigation.
MENDOCINO Co., 1/19/20 — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while apparently attempting to cross the northbound lanes of U.S. Route 101 at Burke Hill, and was declared dead at the scene. A reader reported that they saw the pedestrian walk into the northbound lane waving his arms, near the exit for Burke Hill Rd. and be struck by a truck going at least 65 mph.
At 10:49 p.m. paramedics confirmed over the scanner that the pedestrian had died. Paramedics did attempt CPR on the person, however according to the witness the collision appeared quite brutal, and head-on.
Expect traffic to be slow as investigators and emergency personnel stage.
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Behind The Hymn: It Is Well With My Soul
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"It Is Well with My Soul" is a hymn penned by hymnist Horatio Spafford and composed by Philip Bliss.
Read:Behind The Hymn: Nearer My God To Thee
This hymn was written after several traumatic events in Spafford's life. The first was the death of his only son in 1871 at the age of four, shortly followed by the great Chicago Fire which ruined him financially (he had been a successful lawyer). Then in 1873, he had planned to travel to Europe with his family on the SS Ville du Havre, but sent the family ahead while he was delayed on business concerning zoning problems following the Great Chicago Fire. While crossing the Atlantic, the ship sank rapidly after a collision with a sailing ship, the Loch Earn, and all four of Spafford's daughters died. His wife Anna survived and sent him the now famous telegram, "Saved alone . . .". Shortly afterwards, as Spafford traveled to meet his grieving wife, he was inspired to write these words as his ship passed near where his daughters had died.
Read:Behind The Hymn: Holy, Holy, Holy
Bliss called his tune Ville du Havre, from the name of the stricken vessel.
The Spaffords later had three more children, one of whom (a son) died in infancy. In 1881 the Spaffords, including baby Bertha and newborn Grace, set sail for Israel. The Spaffords moved to Jerusalem and helped found a group called the American Colony; its mission was to serve the poor. The colony later became the subject of the Nobel prize winning Jerusalem, by Swedish novelist Selma Lagerlöf.
Although the original manuscript reads "know" at the end of the third line, almost all recordings and written reproductions read "say".
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In March 2008, Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst predicted that his company would be the first pure play open source software vendor to reach $1 billion in revenue. That forecast has nearly come to fruition. According to the organization's latest earnings report, Red Hat raked in $909.3 million during fiscal 2011, an increase of 22% on-year. Fourth quarter revenue totaled $244.8 million, up 25% from the year-ago period, while quarterly and yearly subscription revenue rose 21% and 24%.
"With record bookings and billings in the fourth quarter, we are on a run rate to become the first pure-play open source company to achieve a billion dollars in revenues next fiscal year, a milestone achievement for Red Hat and the open source community," said Whitehurst. He attributes the growth to strong demand by enterprise customers who are preparing their infrastructure for cloud computing, as Red Hat is increasingly focused on providing cloud-based products and services.
"This year we focused on growth with aggressive hiring for sales and engineering, launched major product releases and invested in technologies focused on cloud computing. These investments produced greater than 20% growth in revenues and non-GAAP operating income for both the quarter and the year. At the same time, we increased non-GAAP operating margins by 110 basis points and improved cash flow. It was a good year," said Executive Vice President and CFO Charlie Peters.


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Q: Correct implementation of an explicit interface in Fortran I am struggling with explicit interfaces in Fortran.
In one instance, the compiler has requested that I write an explicit interface when I attempt to use an assumed-shape array as a dummy argument for a function or subroutine (i.e., procedure): Explicit interface required for ... assumed-shape argument. For example, this would appear like REAL, INTENT(IN OUT) :: dummy_array(:) in a subroutine. The (:) in the declaration of the array means that the compiler takes care of passing information about the shape of the array to the subroutine. That's handy, but it also means that the compiler must know to do this when compiling the call or reference to the procedure. This is not evident from the CALL (or reference) alone, so the compiler must have information about the procedure's dummy arguments, hence the need for a explicit interface.
From what I understand, there are three methods for implementing an explicit interface in Fortran:

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*Use a MODULE that CONTAINS the procedure. This tends to be the recommended approach.

*Make the procedure internal to whatever calls it. This would be like putting a CONTAINS statement right before the END statement of my main program. The entire code of my procedure would then be placed between these two statements.

*Write an INTERFACE for the procedure. I guess most folks default to this, but it tends to be the least recommended approach as it can be a bit laborious.

This brings me to my current problem: In another instance, the compiler gives Explicit interface required for ... allocatable argument. Here are the relevant parts following method 1 above:
MODULE My_Module
  CONTAINS
    SUBROUTINE Clean(my_array_sizes, my_arrays, my_arrays_clean)
      USE Shared, ONLY : dp
      IMPLICIT NONE
      ...
      REAL(dp), INTENT(OUT), ALLOCATABLE, ASYNCHRONOUS :: my_arrays_clean(:)
      ...
      ALLOCATE(my_arrays_clean(non_zero)) !new array of correct size
      my_arrays_clean = temp(1:non_zero) !transfer values
    END SUBROUTINE Clean
END MODULE My_Module

The problem seems to be with the dummy array my_arrays_clean. Here's the call:
  CALL Clean(my_array_size, probability, probability_clean) !remove empty values from array

The declaration of probability_clean:
  REAL(dp), DIMENSION(:), ALLOCATABLE, ASYNCHRONOUS :: probability, probability_clean !store Photon(E_i, depth) values

All seems well until I try to compile with gfortran -g -std=f2008 -Wall -Wextra -O2 -fall-intrinsics -fopenmp: undefined reference to 'clean_'. I have no idea what's wrong. Of course I can work around this problem to accomplish what I need, but I'd really like to understand the proper way to do this.

A: When we talk about an explicit (or implicit) interface, we aren't talking about a property of the procedure itself.  A procedure has an interface, but this is not entirely the same concept.  Take the module and subroutine as below.
module mod
contains
  subroutine sub
  end subroutine
end module

The subroutine sub has an interface, including such information as it being a subroutine called sub with no dummy arguments.  The subroutine of interest from the question has its own corresponding interface.
The "explicit interface" instead is about what information is known about the procedure's interface at the point at which the procedure is referenced.  Look at
call sub
end

and compare it with
use mod, only : sub
call sub
end

In the first case, without using the module mod the compiler can't even see sub as being the subroutine within the module.  sub here is an external procedure with implicit interface (and not the one in the module).  In the second, sub is use associated; not only does the compiler now see the module subroutine but it sees the interface (which is now explicit).
Likewise, an internal procedure (item 2. using the contains statement) always has an explicit interface in its host:
  call sub
contains
  subroutine sub
  end subroutine
end program

Third, with an interface block:
subroutine sub
end subroutine

  interface
    subroutine sub
    end subroutine
  end interface

  call sub
end program

In conclusion: accessible module procedures always have an explicit interface available, but they must first be made accessible with a use statement.  Internal procedures are always accessible in the host, always with an explicit interface.  Interface blocks provide an explicit interface, but again the interface block itself must be around where the procedure reference is made.

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Punyasloke Bose
Drama Tragedy
Middle Class Malady
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English Story : #1158 English Story Drama : #429
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Pritam knew he had to succeed at any cost. Too many mouths were dependent on his success. Since his father had been bed ridden all the pressure fell on his shoulders. His mother was as it is burdened with the back breaking household chores with no rest and holidays. There were five mouths to feed in the house. There were two sisters to look after who were younger to Pritam. The elder one had grown up enough to start helping her mother so there was much relief for the mother. But she had now to devote some extra time to look after her ailing husband who was totally dependent for all his needs. Pritam was sitting for the last exam paper of his graduation studies. In a few months the results were out and Pritam cleared with distinction. Very soon Pritam secured a job with a food delivery company and due to the income he started to receive his family came out of the struggles. Good days returned to Pritam 's family. His father also became quite fit and got a job of an accountant with the local grocer. Even better days now with two incomes. But all this was short lived. Not even a year had gone by. A deadly pandemic struck the whole world. Every where there was lock down and many people lost their jobs and livelihood. Pritam and his father both had lost their jobs.
Again the nightmarish time returned to haunt the family. Luck would not let them come face to face with happiness. They had resources for barely a few months. Pritam didn't know what to do and how to keep his family afloat. His father fell in depression. His mother again had the burden of running the household on a shoe string budget. As schools were closed indefinitely now both the sisters were inducted into the household work and help their mother. Pritam was at a loss of ideas but he never lost hope. He kept on applying for both government and private jobs online. Many months passed but there was no job offer for Pritam. He got interview calls and appeared for them virtually. Hoping against hope that he would be lucky to crack one. The pandemic situation improved and Pritam did get a call from his employer. But after working for a couple of months the situation became so bad that the government had to declare another lock down. The whole country was in the grips of a so called second wave. The deadly virus was multiplying at a frenzied pace and the population could not be protected with the vaccine at the same pace. As a result the whole economy had to huddle back again into lockdown mode.
Again Pritam was made to sit out at home. His father had never got the recall by his grocer employer.
The situation at home was very bad. They had ration and provisions for just a couple of weeks. There was hardly any money at home. Pritam 's Bank account had been drained to the last rupee.
With this panicky situation on hand, Pritam sat idly with a grim face near the window at his bedside . With his mind burdened by more than bearable weighty problems. So much to worry about and no solution in sight. Pritam had the feel of a middle aged man with the responsibility of giving a daughter in marriage. He could hear in hushed tones the animated discussion his parents were having in the next room. The talk was from managing the day to day expenses and ended with the marriage of their two daughters. Pritam caught the story from there and continued down the highway of idle thoughts. He knew that the responsibility of marrying off his sisters ultimately lay with him because his father had no income and no savings. The very thought sent a shudder down his back. At such a young age Pritam knew what the cost was of an average Indian middle class wedding. He knew that even if his sisters didn't marry early, they had to be educated. The cost of modern education is also well known. Responsibility had burdened Pritam so much that his thinking became like an old man. Despair and despondency had engulfed Pritam in a tight iron like embrace. He sometimes wondered if any time in his life he would come out of this mess. Mind burdened with heavy thinking, he could see nightmares in the day with eyes open. The thought of not being able to take proper care of his sisters bothered him most.
Pritam in his day dreams could anticipate the challenge in front of him. Education or marriage of his two sisters. He could see in his mind's eye how his sisters were being humiliated. One was returning home after being humiliated so much that she could not bear and had to return home. Another sister wanted to study medicine as she was a good student but could not get admitted in medical school despite securing good numbers at the admission test. Because her family could not bear her educational cost. Pritam was sitting in deep melancholy at his failures and not being able to make his sisters happy. Although his sisters never complained and always praised their brother's untiring efforts. Feeling of guilt was smothering Pritam like a huge albatross. Success kept alluding him by a wide margin. Only sadness and depression. Life had become a big bother. Pritam felt fed up with his life and was feeling rotten. He never could imagine that a happy go lucky chap like him had burden like the huge Himalayas on his shoulders that was breaking down. Depressed and sad as he was, he saw how his efforts to get a certain work done was being blown away in the wind.
How long Pritam was engrossed in his little reverie he had lost count. He was engrossed in the typical middle class malady.
Then all of a sudden he was startled and was made aware of his surroundings with a rude jolt. When he was sitting depressed in the pensive mood, his sister had taken his smart phone, the only one in the family to play some game and browse the net.
A short message which was received in the phone made Pritam 's sister jump and shout in excitement.' 'Dada, you have a job offer and have been asked to report for work in two days' ', excitedly shouted his sister . Startled at the excitement of his sister, Pritam took his phone from her and read the news. He had really been called to report for work. This was a call from a big MNC who had offered him a senior position with a jaw dropping salary. Now completely out from his stupor Pritam gazed at the twilight sky and thanked the setting Sun for blessing him.
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There is a fair amount recycling already taking place in India. But the challenge is to improve the quality of these efforts, Mathur said.
NEW DELHI: India must develop partnerships that involve stakeholders to ensure its efforts to push economic growth do not result in higher air & water pollution and increased waste generation, say experts.
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Swim Meet - a competition where swimmers compete against other clubs, emphasis being on FUN and personal improvement.
"A" swimmer - Those who have achieved the highest level of summer swimming.
"B" swimmer - Those who have achieved the second level of summer swimming.
"C" swimmer - Those who have achieved the entry level summer swimming.
Development - Those who are learning the basic technique of competitive swimming.
Blocks - The things used to dive off at swim meets. You may dive from the pool edge if you wish.
Time Cards - The piece of paper used for each swimmer's event; includes name, time, club, event no., etc.
Division - The name for a group of swimmers divided by age.
DQ- (not to be mistaken for Dairy Queen) short for disqualification, occurs if the stroke or turn is not done properly. This happens to everyone sooner or later!
Event Number - The number that corresponds to the event being swum.
Heats - Where swimmer's names and event numbers are listed at meets.
Finals - At certain meets only, the six or eight fastest swimmers from the heats get to race each other in the afternoon.
Heat Sheet - Where swimmer's names and event numbers are listed at meets.
Marshalling Area - The area where swimmers get their time cards before racing and wait here before their race.
Starter - The person with the gun or horn. He/she starts the race.
Timers - The friendly people who sit behind the lanes and take your card and time your race.
Warm-up - Takes place before the swim meet starts, prepares the swimmers for the races and allows coaches to take attendance.
Summer swimming is our main season which runs May-August. During the off-months we run two sessions of winter maintenance; from September to December and January to April. Registration is held three times per year; in April, August and December.
During the Summer we swim Monday to Friday afternoons and have the option for some early mornings.
During Winter maintenance, we swim Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
What is the Salmon Kings swim schedule like?
The Salmon Kings are a Summer Swim Club, and thus it is our busiest time. There is the opportunity to swim everyday from Monday to Friday, however we understand that it is summer, and that vacations and other things may happen! We are a fun club and are pretty easy going! During the "off" season we conduct winter maintenance, where the swimmers can only swim up to 2 hours per week in an organization. Thus, we swim on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from September to April.
How often do we have to attend swim meets?
No one HAS to attend meets. We have some swimmers that just like to come to practice and the fun things we do during the summer. We have others that attend every meet, and then we have some that pick and choose which to attend. How many meets, and which meets to attend is totally up to the swimmer and the family.
How much fundraising is required of me, as the parent?
Currently, we do not have any fundraising requirements!
Fees can change from year to year, depending on the club costs for the pool times, etc. However our current fee to swim Winter Maintenance twice a week is $200.00, per swimmer from September to December. Summer fees are $315 for May-mid August (without early-bird discount).
They need a suit and goggles. To compete at swim meets, we also have team caps. There are numerous different types of suits from the traditional speedo type, to jammers for males, and traditional suits to shark skins for females. And, of course, a towel!
How do I know which Swim Division my child is in?
Swim Divisions are determined by your swimmer's age. A link to the BCSSA 2018 Age Locator document is below. Find your swimmers birth year and birth month on the right hand columns of the grid and their swim division and approximate ages are indicated to the left. April 30th is the "cut off" for swimmer's age. The BCSSA Age Locator is available in the files below.


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This ritual of countering the festive binge through riding 500km between Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve has been tackled in different ways – be it a London to Paris bike ride (and back), riding 31 times around a 10-mile time trial course, or just going on group rides locally.
I decided to do mine by going off-road and traffic-free as much as possible.
I knew it would be challenging, mainly because off-road miles can be slow-going, and it was highly likely that I would be cycling on cold dark evenings, given the short days.
Having raced the previous day in pouring rain in a cyclocross race at the Mendips Raceway, I was feeling slightly worn out and my shoes were still a little damp.
From my start-point at Easton in Gordano, just outside Bristol I headed to Portishead, along a trail known as the Sheepway, part of the Avon Cycleway network. This was well signposted and along a gravel trail.
I was on a bike well suited for the conditions, a Cube Nuroad WS gravel bike. It had Schwalbe G-One gravel tyres, meaning that it would be grip the trails pretty well and I had no worries about the terrain that I would encounter during the ride.
Knowing that conditions could potentially be wet, I took no risks and put some clip-on mud guards on the bike.
Portishead was pretty, though very busy as people were getting in their last-minute purchases before Christmas. It was tempting to stay there and have a mulled wine while listening to carol singers, but I needed to push on to Bristol.
My route took me over the very steep Naish hill, followed by an undulating road to the Ashton Court Estate where I followed a trail through the grounds. This is definitely an area worth revisiting in the future, particularly to explore the mountain bike trails.
After crossing the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge (above) I arrived in the Bristol city centre where I picked up my first official rail trail – the Bristol to Bath cycle path. This is roughly 15 miles long and is beautifully tarmacked.
It is definitely a well-used route, not just by commuters, but by people doing training rides. Along the trail, I saw a rider from the Team Sunweb women's squad, Pfeiffer Georgi.
Along the trail (above) are various connections to other bridleways and trails to explore the area and it is well signposted. There are also areas to stop for a snack or picnics.
On my arrival in Bath (pictured) I had just enough time to do a quick tour of the beautiful town with its regency architecture before jumping on a train to get back to Bristol Temple Meads. From there I rode back to my car in Easton in Gordano via the River Avon Trail - in the dark.
Although I didn't get to see the full beauty of the area, what was impressive was the shadow of Clifton Suspension Bridge towering over me as I wound my way through the Avon Gorge.
This stretch lasted around 10 miles, and I was glad to have decent lights to help me find my way. Commuter lights wouldn't be enough here. I used Exposure Race MK13 lights, and they were exactly what was needed!
Being in an unfamiliar area and using new equipment, I had felt slightly anxious at the start of my day, but all that worry had been for nothing, and in the end my first day of the Rapha Festive 500 had been quite a pleasant one.
It was Christmas Day so I was at home, and I didn't intend straying very far. Although there were no rail trails nearby in South London, I still did a traffic-free route taking in the Waterlink Way, which goes from Beckenham to Lewisham via paths along the River Ravensbourne, crossing parks.
From there I followed quiet ways that took me to Greenwich and I went north of the River via the foot tunnel.
After a short stretch along the Thames Path and through Tower Hamlets I arrived at the Hertford Union Canal and the Regent's Canal (above) which took me all the way into Central London.
This was an enjoyable ride through London, and I didn't feel ready to go home just yet when I reached King's Cross, so I took the road north to Highgate, and then Hampstead Heath. The bike was put to the test along the Heath, as parts of the trail were waterlogged and it was pretty hilly.
Some of the afternoon walkers were quite impressed to see me even attempting the climbs let alone cresting them!
Eventually I returned home via Primrose Hill (pictured), Regent's Canal and across the Royal Parks before crossing Clapham Common and heading homewards to enjoy my meal.
During this ride through South, East, Central and North London I had spent around 80% of the time on traffic-free paths – something that I highly recommend.
Today was all about the Downs Link, which runs from just outside Guildford down to the coast.
I joined the path about half-way along, after crossing through the beautiful St Leonard's Forest (above). Being Boxing Day, there were a lot of people out on family walks, some with their children on their new bikes.
This is a nice time of year when everyone has a feel-good factor, smiling and greeting each other during their walks. One little girl who must have been no more than seven-years old managed to find it in her to shout "Happy Boxing Day" to me as she flew past on her bike. That made my day!
The 37-mile Downs Link rail trail is well-maintained, and not too muddy in damp conditions. Parts of it are gravelly, particularly near the end at Shoreham-by-Sea, and there are sections that go on-road through small villages.
On arriving at Shoreham, I followed the signs to reach one of my favourite hang-outs seven miles away, Brighton. From there I made tracks on a largely traffic-free route to reach my car near St Leonard's Forest.
Again, it's necessary to have a well-lit path for this journey, and I was glad to be using strong lights.
My ride started in Whitstable, where I rode on the 7-mile Crab and Winkle Way rail trail to reach Canterbury. Its surface was a mixture of smooth tarmac and gravel, and had a steep climb shortly after leaving Whitstable.
There was also a fast descent into Canterbury, and in between, I was treated to lovely scenery around Blean Woods.
From Canterbury I headed towards the coast to Pegwell Bay and Cliffsend where I joined the 32-mile Viking Coastal Trail and wound my way around this beautiful Kent coastline.
It was certainly a popular area, with many visitors taking afternoon walks or just admiring the view on a sunny day. Being a little crisp, there was no chance of any sunbathing to be done here!
Ramsgate Harbour (below) was one of the memorable sights, with boats and ships of various sizes docked at the port. Apparently this is due to be extended in the future once the UK has left the European Union.
So with the adage of "small is beautiful" in mind, I would recommend visiting the harbour now before it becomes an unwieldy monstrosity clogged up with trucks!
Other highlights of the ride were white cliffs from Cliffsend, through Broadstairs, and Margate (below).
However, my ride came to an abrupt end when I became engulfed in fog and didn't know which way to go.
Suddenly, I was all alone and the path ahead was not clear especially as it was now dark. It was difficult to read the signs, and although I had an Ordnance Survey map with me, I still felt anxious about the conditions.
After taking a scarily foggy path to Birchington-on-Sea I decided to take the train back to Whitstable. I would have loved to cycle all the way, but being alone it was preferable to remain prudent.
Maria safely back in Whitstable!
So I admired what little I could see of the Kent coastline from a South Eastern train, promising to return and do the full Monty.
Read more from Maria here.


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