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Abner Elí Méndez Peña is a Honduran footballer who currently plays for Atlético Choloma in the Honduran National League.
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Abner Méndez plays as a Midfielder.
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See inside this stunning Cleadon home complete with extensive grounds on the market for almost £1 million
Roadmap out of lockdown leads to mini-boom in prospective home buyers
By Jon Ball
Rightmove has enjoyed its busiest day ever after a path out of lockdown was revealed. (Picture: Shutterstock)
Property website Rightmove has recorded its busiest ever day as Britain prepares to emerge from lockdown.
Rightmove said it recorded more than 8.5 million visits on February 17, just after Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined the country's path to normality after the coronavirus pandemic, surpassing the record set on July 8, 2020, after Chancellor Rishi Sunak first announced a stamp duty holiday.
Tim Bannister, Rightmove property expert said: "Despite all of the uncertainty right now, there are clear signs from buyers that they want to move home in the UK this year.
"Our traffic levels are on a par with the mini-boom from last summer, and July's busiest ever day last year has been replaced by a lockdown day in February.
"Now we have some clarity on what the roadmap out of lockdown could look like, we expect to see more people putting their home on the market.
"This should help open up more choice in the market to satisfy the strong buyer demand we're seeing."
Rightmove said the number of prospective buyers contacting agents in February so far is up by 22 per cent on February 2020, which it says is a sign that many are planning a move regardless of the stamp duty holiday, and the number of renters contacting agents is up by 39 per cent.
Rightmove says the number of prospective buyers contacting agents is up on a year ago. (Picture: Shutterstock)
Renewed home for stamp duty holiday extension
There was renewed hope this week that the stamp duty holiday may be extended in Mr Sunak's Budget next week.
Mr Sunak announced a 'stamp duty holiday' last July, removing the tax from all property purchases of £500,000 or less completed before March 31, 2021.
But, with the deadline looming, the chancellor has faced pressure to extend it, amid concerns it would create a "cliff-edge", jeopardising hundreds of thousands of sales that may not be completed in time.
Mr Bannister said: "People will be eager to hear what the Chancellor decides to do to stamp duty in the budget next week and there are clearly a number of people who are worried about missing the current deadline, but our research shows there are also a large group who do not see this as a factor in deciding to move this year."
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Q: Probability Continuous Uniform Distribution Choose a number at random between 0 and 1 and choose a second
number at random between 1 and 3. Find the prob. that their product is > 1
Here is what I have so far:
Let x be the first number; let y be the second number. Then the pair
(x, y) is uniformly distributed in the rectangle 0 < x < 1, 1 < y < 3.
The total area: 2
I know that I have to use integration but I am confused on how to use it.

A: Draw coordinate axes, and the rectangle $R$ that you described. Draw the first quadrant part of the hyperbola $xy=1$.  Let $A$ the part of the first quadrant that is above the curve $xy=1$, but is contained in $R$.
Then our probability is $\frac{1}{2}$ times the area of $A$.
This area is not difficult to compute using an appropriate integral. A sketch will be helpful. It will show that the curve $y=\frac{1}{x}$ meets the line $y=3$ at $x=\frac{1}{3}$, and the line $y=1$ at $x=1$. So the required area is $\int_{x=1/3}^1 \left(3-\frac{1}{x}\right)dx$.

A: When you finish the integration in the other Answers,
you can use results of the following simulation and graph as a check.
 m = 10^6;  x = runif(m, 0, 1);  y = runif(m, 1, 3)
 w = x*y;  mean(w > 1)
 ## 0.451084          # approx P(W > 1), about 3 places.

The histogram shows a million simulated values of $W = X*Y$, suggesting the shape of the density function of $W$ (not requested).
The desired probability is to the right of the vertical blue line.
For clarity, the scatterplot at right shows only 15,000 points. The region
of integration is shown in blue. The 15,000 points are uniformly
distributed in the rectangle.

A: You're looking for $P(XY>1)=P\left(X>\dfrac{1}{Y}\right)$, which can be represented by the integral
$$\iint_D f(x,y)\,dA=\int_1^3\int_0^{1/y}f(x,y)\,dx\,dy$$
where $D$ is the region that John is referring to in his comment.
This is easy enough to compute if you can determine the joint distribution $f(x,y)$ (a simple task since you know $X$ and $Y$ are both uniformly distributed).

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Willmott Dixon Interiors Wins Best Overall BIM Project
Willmott Dixon Interiors are pleased to have been announced winners at RICS BIM4SME Awards 2017 at a prestigious award ceremony held at the iconic HMS Belfast, London, on the evening of 12th September 2017.
The annual RICS BIM4SME Awards gives recognition to organisations who are at the forefront of delivering successful BIM (Building Information Modelling) project initiatives, whilst promoting best practice and the importance of utilising BIM.
Willmott Dixon Interiors (WDI) won the award for the Best Overall BIM Project category. The award was presented for 39 Victoria Street, a category B fit-out project of an 11 storey building for Department of Health.
Above: Amador Caballero, Head of BIM, Willmott Dixon Interiors, collecting the award
The project requirements were to implement BIM Level 2 in accordance with the government BIM mandate. Willmott Dixon Interiors used BIM to successfully design and deliver an attractive, yet highly cost effective and sustainable building for Department of Health to CAT B standard. The works comprised modern offices, meeting rooms, restaurant facilitates at a cost of just under £11.5 million.
"Department of Health were keen to reap the operational benefits of BIM on 39 Victoria Street so WDI worked closely with the supply chain to ensure digital data was structured correctly. This allowed COBie outputs and digital data to be reused by the FM contractor. WDI's commitment and determination contributed to a truly collaborative culture which helped achieve the client's aspirations". – Shahida Rajabdeen
BIM Consultant and Client BIM Information Manager, 39 Victoria Street
Above: 39 Victoria Street office space completed to CAT B Standard
'One of the advantages of applying BIM on this project was the production of virtual reality and animations, which supported the client in gaining a better understanding of the project, and ensured that fundamental items to help create a highly productive working environment weren't missed. The client was then able to make any amendments to areas and elements of the design to better suit their needs'. – Alan Muse FRICS, RICS Global Director of Built Environment Standards
Willmott Dixon Interiors Head of BIM, Amador Caballero added
'This recognition highlights the contribution made by Willmott Dixon Interiors to the industry in our effort to achieve excellence in BIM. We are excited to continue to implement BIM on our projects and to demonstrate best practise and its benefits for our customers'.


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MEET MARIA!! This super sweet girl is about 6 years old and one of the newest members of LFS! Maria somehow ended up at the shelter as a stray and though it was obvious she had an owner, no one came to claim her. LFS was contacted and now it's time for Maria to have a second chance at a forever home. Maria is a well mannered girl, willing to please. She loves attention and hugs and is just the sweetest thing. She does well with other dogs and made friends with Darrell (also adoptable) easily. Since Maria just got to us, we're still learning about her personality, so check back soon for more info!
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The folks in my local store are ever so helpful, as I'd not been able to find my size online, I gave them a call and they managed to find me one and put it away for a couple of days until I could pick it up. They also told me that their 40% event runs until today, and then there'll be another event, but they aren't allowed to know what it is until it launches - so, potentially some more discounts?
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Q: how to fire druid query in jmeter I want to fire druid query using jmeter. For example:
curl -L -H'Content-Type: application/json' -XPOST --data-binary @querypath/filename.json hostname @x.x.x.x:8082/druid/v2/?pretty

Here filename.json is my any druid query.
How to integrate above druid curl command query with the jmeter?
Thanks in advance.

A: Just record it using HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder

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*Prepare JMeter for recording. The easiest way is via JMeter Templates feature

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*From JMeter Main Menu choose File -> Templates -> Recording and click "Create"

*Expand HTTP(S) Test Script Recorder and click "Start"

*Copy filename.json to "bin" folder of your JMeter installation

*Execute your curl query through JMeter proxy like:
curl -x http://localhost:8888 -L -H'Content-Type: application/json' -XPOST --data-binary @querypath/filename.json hostname @x.x.x.x:8082/druid/v2/?pretty

*That's it, JMeter will store the relevant HTTP Request under the Recording Controller. You will be able to replay it and see the output in the View Results Tree listener.


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Obesity and diabetes: Immune cells in fat tissue explain the link
by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Inflammation-causing cells in fat tissue may explain the link between obesity and diabetes, a team of Walter and Eliza Hall Institute researchers in Melbourne, Australia, has shown.
The discovery, by Professor Len Harrison and Dr John Wentworth from the institute's Autoimmunity and Transplantation division, opens the way for new anti-inflammatory treatments that prevent insulin resistance (where the body is unable to respond to and use the insulin it produces) and other complications associated with obesity.
"We have shown that insulin resistance in human obesity is closely related to the presence of inflammatory cells in fat tissue, in particular a population of macrophage cells," Professor Harrison said.
Macrophages, white blood cells derived from the bone marrow, are immune cells that normally respond to infections. In obese people, macrophages move into the fat tissue where they cause inflammation and release cytokines, which are chemical messenger molecules used by immune cells to communicate. Certain cytokines cause cells to become resistant to the effects of the hormone insulin, leading to diabetes and heart disease.
Professor Harrison and Dr Wentworth worked with Mr Gaetano Naselli, Ms Belinda Phipson and Dr Gordon Smyth at the institute as well as Professor Paul O'Brien at Monash University's Centre for Obesity Research and Education to analyse the fat tissue of more than 100 Victorians who had undergone lapband surgery.
Their findings, published in the journal Diabetes, provide the first evidence in humans that macrophages in the fat tissue are producing cytokines that prevent cells from appropriately responding to the presence of insulin.
"The complications of obesity such as insulin resistance and diabetes, cardiovascular disease associated with hardening of the arteries, and liver problems are the result of inflammation that occurs in the fat tissue," Professor Harrison said. "These complications could be prevented by developing drugs that target certain cytokines released by the macrophages.
"Encouragingly, our study also showed that when obese people lost weight the macrophages in the fat tissue disappeared, as did the risk of developing insulin resistance and diabetes."
Diabetes affects more than a million Australians and is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone necessary to convert sugar, starches and other food into the energy needed for daily life.
Killing 'angry' immune cells in fat could fight diabetes
Provided by Walter and Eliza Hall Institute
Citation: Obesity and diabetes: Immune cells in fat tissue explain the link (2010, August 16) retrieved 18 January 2021 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2010-08-obesity-diabetes-immune-cells-fat.html
Scientists identify target that may reduce complications of obesity
Inflammation in body fat is not only pernicious
Insulin reduces inflammation caused by obesity
Impaired fat-burning gene worsens diabetes
Fat-derived inflammatory factor may explain diseases that come with obesity


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New Country of Origin Food Labeling (Buy Local)-
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Have you ever walked into a grocery store, picked up some product, and wondered where it came from? Are you trying to buy more local foods? Well, you are in luck. A new food labeling law will went into effect as of September 30th, and it will label the country of origin for many foods that haven't been labeled in the past.
Our local co-op labels where the produce comes from, as does our local Shaw's in most cases. But this will require producers to label the country of origin on produce, meats, fish and shellfish, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, nuts and whole ginseng.
Keep in mind that the slightest bit of processing exempts food from the labeling, such as roasting peanuts, or even mixing salad greens in a bag. Canned vegetables also do not need to be labeled under this law.
Does this clear everything up as far as making informed choices at the grocery store? No, but it is certainly a step in the right direction. Now we can attempt to buy produce that is in the very least grown in the U.S. of A so it has a higher nutrient content (less travel time) and less of a carbon footprint. Of course, I would like to see genetically modified foods labeled as well, and all foods having a country of origin label, processed or not. But it is a start.
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At this point I was pretty much vegetarian, little or no meat, I just didn't like it that much. Then about 4 years ago, at aged 39, having spent months of each year deaf in at least one ear; I came across a magazine called Vegetarian Living. In it, was an article, written by a celebrity veggie, who's son had had similar problems to mine. His condition was alleviated by following a vegan diet. This resonated with me and in that moment I decided to give up dairy and other animal based foods.
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The medical staff who I have mentioned it to are often disbelieving, but that's OK. It really doesn't matter who believes what as long as it works for me.
Most of the vegans I've met are vegan for the animals, whereas my primary reason was for health. Saying that, I have come to that way of thinking over time, but it feels more accurate to explain that I consider myself to be a vegan for health, as opposed to, ethics.
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Jealousy and Mono/Poly Relationships
Written by Guest Author
This is a guest post by Mina Button. She has written for Submissive Guide previously and you can find her writing here.
When I first heard about the idea of mono/poly, a relationship in which one partner is monogamous and the other partner isn't, I thought it could never possibly work. Well, maybe it could work for other people (though I was pretty skeptical about that, to be honest), but definitely not for me. After all, I've always been such a jealous person.
When my Sir and I first sat down and talked out the possibility of being in a relationship together, one of the first things they said was that they were polyamorous. They wanted to lay that on the table from the very beginning, so that it didn't cause problems later. I had less experience with poly, but we worked out what we were each comfortable with and how it would work with the various aspects of our relationship, including D/s.
It's been four years since we had that initial conversation, and in that time it has gradually become clear that I am a pretty monogamous person, relationship-wise. I am very fond of group sex, but I could easily be happy with just one romantic relationship with just one partner. But my Sir and I have a stronger relationship than ever, and I actually feel way more secure with our arrangement than I have in previous monogamous relationships. I am still learning how to navigate these things, but here's what has helped so far.
Envy vs. Jealousy
One thing that has been really useful to me is sorting out the difference between envy and jealousy. Both can be intense and even toxic, but figuring out which is which makes them easier to deal with. Envy is basically wanting something someone else has. For example, I am envious that my Sir is going to the movies with one of their other partners, but I have to be up early and therefore can't go. Jealousy is when you feel threatened, like someone is trying to take away what you have. When my Sir first mentioned the possibility of their having another submissive partner, I felt jealous.
I have found it really helpful to sort out and accurately name these two different feelings, as it helps me articulate what I need. It's the difference between "I would like to spend more time together, Sir," and "I am feeling insecure and need reassurance, please, Sir."
It does no one any favors to scrunch your feelings down and try to ignore them. I know it can be hard, especially within a D/s relationship. It's something I still struggle with. But when I actually say what's going on, it gives me a chance to talk through my feelings and figure out what's at the root of them and how to manage it. It is far preferable to "just putting up with it" until you can't contain the feelings anymore and you explode. My relationship is generally pretty low protocol, but I have learned that even in a higher protocol situation it's good to ask for permission to speak freely when feeling jealous or freaked out in the moment.
It's Not A Competition
This has become my mantra for navigating poly, and it's true! One night I was getting really upset about one of my Sir's other partners. I was 100% convinced that he was better than I am at everything, and much better suited to my Sir's needs. I actually said "How can I compete with that?"
And then it hit me that it's not a competition. It doesn't matter what someone else has or does or looks like, my Sir is still with me, and I'm their submissive. If they didn't want to be with me, they wouldn't be. I'm not competing with their other partners in some sort of winner-takes-all contest where one person gets to be their "one true love" in the end, we're all just different people that they have feelings for. I don't necessarily have to be besties with their other partners, but we're not competing for a title...it's like we have different roles in the same play.
I said in the beginning of this post that I feel more secure in this relationship than I have in previous monogamous ones, and it's true. I've had two relationships end in part because of cheating, and in both cases the fact that my partner chose someone else was a huge blow to my self-esteem. "What does she have that I don't?" was a question I asked over and over, both out loud and in my head. And even in relationships where there wasn't cheating, I spent so much time being terrified that someone better would come along, or worse, that someone better had already come along and I just didn't know it yet. Like I said, I've always been a jealous person.
Part of what my Sir and I negotiated at the beginning of our relationship is that they would always let me know what's going on. If they go to an event and play with someone else, they let me know when they get back. If they're interested in dating someone else, they check in. I've had a few times where I've been irrationally worried that something might happen, but it's become pretty clear at this point that they'll at least give me a heads up if they're interested in someone.
And the neat thing about the possibility of multiple relationships is that I don't really have to worry about being replaced. If the situation is that everybody only gets one partner (for whatever reason), and your partner meets someone that they decide is a "better fit," they either have to end a relationship or let that better fit person go. If that's not an issue, then it kind of doesn't matter who's "better." In fact, there isn't really a "better." People are just different, and if your partner meets a shiny new awesome person that they want to date/play with/sex up, they can do that and still enjoy the established relationship they have with you. And that's kind of awesome, isn't it?
In Conclusion...
The ideas in this post have really helped me navigate polyamory as a not-naturally-polyamorous person, and I hope it is helpful to you, too. One thing that gets said a lot in poly circles is that love is infinite, there's more than enough to go around. Of course, time and attention are not infinite, and probably the next trickiest thing after jealousy is sorting out schedules...but that's for another post. Good luck!
The Theory of Jealousy Management
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Mina Button is a queer submissive femme who has been active in the BDSM community since 2009, and serving her current Dominant since 2011. Her day job is as a sex educator for a small toy boutique. Mina blogs at minabutton.kinky-blogging.com
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Knowing Some of the Highest Peaks in Pakistan
Pakistan is a country where there are many good places to visit. There are many different things to do and see in the country, which makes it a very good place to go on vacation. It was also ranked as one of the best places to visit in 2020.
Pakistan is a country surrounded by mountains and some of the highest points in the world. The northern regions of Pakistan have many beautiful places to go in winter. These areas are ruled by some of the world's tallest mountains, which reach heights of thousands of meters above sea level.
In this blog, we will explore some high mountain peaks in Pakistan and learn about these amazing natural landforms.
Did You Know? Pakistan has over 100 mountains that are 7000 meters above sea level. Mountains in the Karakoram mountain range fall under Pakistani territory and some of them are the highest in the world.
Top 5 Highest Mountain Peaks in Pakistan
Let's list and find out more about the highest mountains in Pakistan. These include:
K2 – The Highest Mountain Peak In Pakistan
Tirich Mir
Istor-o-Nal
Sherpa Kangri
K2 is the second-highest mountain in the world after Mount Everest. It's 8,611 meters high (around 28,251 ft). K2 is also called the Godwin Austen. The snow-covered peak of K2 overlooks the area surrounding the China–Pakistan border and it belongs to Pakistan.
K2 is a big mountain. It is called K2 because it came from the Great Trigonometrical Survey, which was a survey for mapping the subcontinent. Another name for K2 is Chogori. "Chogo" means "big" and "ri" means "mountain" in Balti.
The first person to successfully climb K2 was Lino Lacedelli and Achille Compagnoni. They were two Italian mountaineers. They made it to the top in 1954.
Since then, less than 500 people have been able to do it. It is hard because it is one of the toughest hikes in the world.
If you like to go trekking, you can use the services of many different Pakistani tourism agencies. If you want to do this, then they will help you with a K2 Base Camp Trek package. This includes many different facilities like:
Domestic flights and road transportation facilities
Hotel Accommodation (twin sharing room)
Outdoor Trekking Accommodations
Significant trekking logistics (tents, equipment, and tools included)
Panoramic views of the mountains
Trekking permits from the government
Tours of the nearby cities
Trekking Map
Trip Achievement Certificate
Broad Peak is a mountain in Pakistan. It is about 8028 meters tall, and it's the 12th tallest mountain in the world. There are four other peaks on this mountain: Rocky Summit (8028 meters), Broad Peak Central (8011 meters), Broad Peak North (7490 meters), and Kharut Kangri (6942 meters).
In 1957, an Austrian group went to the top of the peak. The group was made up of four people: Fritz Wintersteller, Kurt Diemberger, Hermann Buhl, and Marcus Schmuck. Sometimes there are packages that include Broad Peak as well because it is close.
Travel packages to northern areas of Pakistan may include a trip to Broad Peak. You can then choose the following features:
Tirich Mir is one of the highest peaks in Pakistan. It is also the high point in the Hindukush mountain range. Tirich Mir is located near a village called Tirich, which gave it its name. The view from Tirich Mir overlooks Chitral's main market.
A Norwegian team was lucky enough to climb to the top of this mountain for the first time in 1950, and it got its name from that village that was close by.
The nearby Chitrali village is inhabited by Khowar-speaking people who are very friendly. They will welcome you and show you around. The road to Tirich Mir can be difficult to get through because there are many steep hills and also deep crevasses that may be dangerous.
This mountain is hard to climb for people who like an adventure. People need to be skillful and quick. They might have to cross the Tirich glacier, so they can climb the mountain of Tirich Mir.
Tirch Mir expeditions are offered by different tourism agencies in Pakistan. These include the following services for locals and international travelers.
Istor-o-Nal is the name of a mountain in Pakistan. It has eleven peaks over 7000 meters high. The highest peak is found in the Hindukush, which makes it the third tallest mountain in the region.
Istor-o-Nal is very close to Tirich Mir, which is also a high mountain and next to a glacier called Tirich Glacier. There are no records that say where this name came from but it means horseshoe in Khowar, which is a local language spoken near Chitral.
The first people to climb the tallest mountain in Istor-o-Nal were Americans. They climbed on June 8, 1955. The trip was arranged by the Princeton Mountaineering Club.
Many travel agencies offer an expedition to this mountain. These agencies offer the following services:
The most beautiful Sherpi Gang river is near the mountain of Sherpi Kangri. It is very high at 7,742 meters. There are other mountains nearby, too.
Ghent Kangri is in the south and Saltoro Kangri is in the north. The border between India and Pakistan also affects this mountain.
You can go on an expedition to Sherpi Kangri with the help of some popular tourism companies. Usually, these companies offer travelers a package with the following services:
Some other famous mountains in Pakistan are called Baltoro glacier, Saraghar, Muztagh Tower, Udren Zom, and Koyo Zom. These are some of the world's highest peaks that are outside of the Himalayas or Karakoram mountain ranges.
Pakistan is home to some of the highest peaks in the world which are located in the Karakoram, Hindu Kush, and Himalayan Range. Most of these mountain ranges fall in the Gilgit Baltistan region. They are also called killer mountains due to their heights and climatic factors.


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Management Of MUCG Call On New Presiding Bishop Of The Methodist Church Ghana.
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A delegation from MUCG led by the Principal Prof. Akwasi Asabere-Ameyaw have called on the newly elected Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Dr. Paul K. Boafo to congratulate him and also welcome him as the new Chairman of MUCG Council.
This took place on Friday 19th October, 2018 in the office of the Presiding Bishop at the Methodist Headquarters Accra. Other members of the delegation were; Mr. Ekow Essilfie- Quaye (Ag. Registrar), Mr. Paul Ampadu (Finance Officer), Very Rev. Dr. Samuel Ollennu (Chaplain) and Mr. Kwesi A. Adjepong (Asst. Registrar, PR)
In a welcome address on behalf of the Presiding Bishop, the Administrative Bishop Rt. Rev. Micheal A. Bossman thanked the Principal and his delegation for the visit.
The Principal in his remarks on behalf of MUCG congratulated the Presiding Bishop as well as the Administrative Bishop since they both had been newly elected into office. He told the Presiding Bishop that Management was committed to help rebuild the image of MUCG and promised financial transparency. He also touched on some internal and external factors that posed challenges to the University College and assured the Church hierarchy that he and his Management team were doing their best to overcome the challenges being faced. He asked for the support of the Church for the University.
The Acting Registrar, Mr. Ekow Essilfie Quaye and the Asst. Registrar (PR), Mr. Kwesi A. Adjepong took turns to explain a range of external factors which were adversely affecting student enrollment. Some of the issues that were raised are competition from both State and other Private Universities and unfair regulations imposed by regulatory/mentor institutions. An appeal was made to the Presiding Bishop to use his high office and influence to engage Government and Policy Makers to help bring on board fair play in the operations of both state and private universities.
The Presiding Bishop in his response pledged his continuous support in building the university. He said the establishment of the university was one of the visions of the Methodist Church and that it was very important to uphold it. He said members of the Church must be told to commit themselves to building the university. He talked about the Methodist brand and its historic contribution to education in the Nation. He said MUCG must maintain being among the best universities in the country.
He also admonished Management of the University College to work hard in realizing the university's charter to make it possible for the Government to place the Church's Colleges of Education under the Methodist University.
He made a passionate appeal to Management to put up a befitting Church building on MUCG campus to serve as a place of worship.
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Announcement: SDCC Garfield and Jim Davis Panel Time and Date!
Hermes Press is thrilled to announce that this years panel, Jim Davis Talks About His New Book: The Art of Garfield, will be Friday from 3:30-4:30 in Room 5AB.
Make sure to get there early to reserve your seat!
Before the panel, Mr. Davis will be doing a brief signing at our booth #1821 (2:00-3:00) and after the panel he will return to the booth to sell copies of his new The Art of Jim Davis' Garfield book from 5:00 to 7:00, also at booth #1821.
Tickets to this signing will be available at our booth #1821. For any questions, please email info@hermespress.com!


The ONLY thing that should be mixed with whiskey is ginger wine - makes a lovely Whiskey Mac.
CRABBY, get to the back of the class!
Admittedly adding anything to a lower end of the market cooking whiskey (and by that I include anything blended, call me biased but I'm a single malt man) can only serve to improve what is in effect a distilled abortion, however, the only acceptable thing to add to a single malt is water, and not that chemically enhanced shite they pump through our taps.
IMHO There is a fantastic whiskey sold in NI which is called old comber I don't know if you can still buy it but it is absolutely outstanding!
I prefer Irish whisky, Black Bush or Paddy preferably. Having said that I would drink meths if I didn't have any booze in so I'm not what you would call a purist..
I'm with you on that one Pielover. I prefer the Irish too. I picked up a gorgeous Bushmills 16 year old Malt when I did the distillery tour in Northern Ireland. Paddy is great too, though slightly rougher edges on it compared to my beloved Bushmills.
How do I drink it? Straight up, mixed with nothing - not even ice!!
Crikey you've got expensive taste Dutch Paddy!
Good call Rising Trout - Jura is my 3rd choice.
We've noticed Ice!! Shouldn't that be Hic!?
The drama of life begins with a wail and ends with a sigh!
Get a bottle of Edradour superb, fortunately I am currently doing a gig in Edinburgh so a bit spoilt for choice as every 'real' boozer here stock between 40 - 100!!!
You are indeed a lucky man.
I wouldn't dream of mixing a proper malt. However, whisky mac is not to be sniffed at.
I don't have water or ice with any whisky, can't stand it. What is the idea behind sticking water in perfectly good whisky?
What is the idea behind sticking water in perfectly good whisky?
The theory is that is frees the aromas and increases the flavour but alledgedly according to the purists you should only add water from the same stream that the distillery draws from!
Or at least from the same region, so that if the whisky comes from a hard water region, you add hard water, soft water used to make it, add soft water!
I don't bother adding any as I find it just waters it down!
It releases the aromas from the whisky and enhances the flavour. Try it, just add a small splash at a time until you get the right mix for you.
BA Business Lounge at Heathrow has a 15yo Glenlivet, so as my flight was delayed for 2 hrs and I turned up 2 hours early like a good ex-soldier does, I roundly abused the hospitality (just making sure my current employers were getting there moneys worth you understand!!) and dropped copious amounts of the heavenly liquid down my neck.
What makes it even better is I get paid travel time (contracting is great!!) so was being paid time and a half at the same time as well, winner!!
"sophistication?...sophistication? I've been to Leeds!!"
2) purchase the barrel (last estimate about £600) that has been freshly filled with the alcohol.
4) It can't be bottled until a minimum period of 3 years has elapsed, but the longer you leave it the more mature and mellow it becomes.
5) When it comes to bottling it, you'll have lots a small amount through the barrel called the "Angels share", via evaportation, but out of one barrel you'll get about 120 bottles.
6) Now the painful bit.......you have to then pay the duty on it at the time of bottling. However, I have been reliably informed by someone who works for a very large group of distillers/breweries that you can call the whiskey what you want. It is recommended that somewhere in the title you put "limited edition" and give each bottle a number out the total, i.e. 1/120, 2/120 etc. If you then sell them on e-bay (may not need a liquor licence if you call it "cask strength") to someone in the UAE or such country, even Japan, then you could sell each bottle for about £120 or more!!!!
7) If i am not being bulls***ed by my mate and other contacts then that is quite a return!!!
Alternatively you can drink the lot yourself!!
My preferred tipple is a 15 year old Bowmore or a 16 year old Lagavulin with added same measure of water. Why burn off your throat when you can taste the flavours?
Try Poit Dubh - the only Hebridean malt. Gunners on here who have been up to Benbecula will know it. They will also know its blended cousin, the lovely "Tea Bag"!
I was at a friends place for dinner yesterday and he pulled out a bottle of 25yr old Lagavulin. It was superb. We switched back to the 16yr old stuff (one of my favourite brews) one we had the cigars puffing.
If you can find it, then buy it.
Ah Dread thats sounds lush, a 25 year old Lagavulin ummmmmmm. Sounds like a perfect end to a good dinner. Hoped you enjoyed it as much as I most certainly would.
I sat in the Leith vaults in Edinburgh one night at the Scotish Single Malt Society and had an unforgettable night, although the wallet had the s**t kicked out of it.
I'll be certain to look out for it.
Whats the oldest whisky (the length of time spent in the cask) anyone has had, and was it the best ever or a good dram but not much different to younger ones?
Whisky appreciation holidays available you know....?!!
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The data is clear: the pics on your dating profile are way more important than what you write about yourself. Thing is, most guys don't seem to understand that being good-looking IRL is not the same as being good-looking in a particular picture.
Here are a few examples of unique online dating profiles. I'm the type of person who likes to seize opportunities and make the most of every day. go 5 minutes without checking Facebook on your phone, we're probably not a good match.
We've found three of the best examples to inform and inspire you. Like a good recipe, an awesome dating profile is all about a combination of His answer to the question about the person that has influenced him most is genuine, and.
Attention, men: Here's how to create the perfect online dating profile Nobody's buying your sad garbage bag, no matter how good the cake is. Selfies will do in a pinch, but make sure they're high quality (no blurry gym.
Sep 16, · Providing bait for the reader is the solution. Suppose you love camping. Writing in your profile that "I love camping in the summer," doesn't make it easy for the reader .
5 Tips for Creating the Perfect Online Dating Profile even those guys would strike out with a crappy online dating profile. So have a friend take a good photo of you, preferably outdoors, and make sure it's a full body shot.
Want a dating profile? Sometimes all other profiles. Choosing a man go lol. Make the good online dating profile examples that get them attract men that helps.
Instead, the best online dating profiles show women what a guy is like. For example, rather than saying something like "I'm fun" or "I like having fun with friends".
After you read advice on writing a great online dating profile to attract women you should be ready to apply this advice and write your own great dating profile. I am a big fan of learning what's a good through making a contrast between good and bad.
Nearly every person who tries online dating for the first time hits this wall. Fortunately, I have some tips to help you create a stellar profile that will make you stand Your friends can point out your best qualities, even if you don't recognize them.
Creating a Dating Profile that Attracts Professionals. Author: Saskia Red is a great colour to wear, especially for women aiming to attract men to their profile. It is the colour of Also, make sure the location suits your personality. If you love.
A good idea is to have your friend write your profile while you talk to her about your interests and what you're looking for in a man. This will help you come across as sincere and genuine. 3.
I Create Eye-Popping Dating Profiles for Men Professionally: Here's My Secret Here's a good example: I'm looking for a girl (and I'm hoping that's you) who.
** Note: I've included some real-world examples from actual dating profiles I've come across, with permission from the men who wrote them.


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List of Best 20 America Catholic Church
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Here is a compilation of the best America catholic church.
The America catholic church is one of the largest religious institutions in the united state with thousands of parishes that serve great unprecedented multitudes in America, On this post, we've compiled together a list of the best 20 America catholic churches.
Washington National Cathedral | D.C.
Washington National Cathedral
Washington's National Cathedral is perched at the top of the capital. Its stunning Notre-Dame-esque façade and towering stained glass windows make it one of America's most beloved churches. After touring the interior of the church, take a stroll through the gardens to reach one of Washington's only remaining old-growth forests. Enjoy high tea and panoramic views of Washington from the cathedral's observation deck. Or, take a Washington monuments evening tour to see the Gothic spires lit up beautifully
St. Louis Cathedral | New Orleans, LA
New Orleans is not only the birthplace of jazz and the capital of Mardi Gras, but it also houses the oldest church in North America. St. Louis Cathedral is located in the heart of the French Quarter. Its iconic spires look out over the bustle of musicians, artists, and street vendors who claim their space in Jackson Square. After people-watching in the park, stop by to see the stunning ceiling murals or attend the Mass every day at noon. St. Louis Cathedral is a great destination for a leisurely walking tour through the French Quarter.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist | Savannah, GA
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
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When you're strolling the cobblestone streets of Savannah Georgia, make sure to stop by the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Admire the striking facade of white and gold, then take some time to look at the stained glass which overlooks the altar. The church's famous pipe organ will fill the nave if you are lucky. You can explore the cathedral at your own pace by taking the trolley tour through historic Savannah.
Memorial Presbyterian Church | St. Augustine, FL
Memorial Presbyterian Church
The palm trees would have made St. Augustine's historic church look right at home in Venice, Italy, if not for them. This beautiful church is easily accessible from anywhere. You don't need to crowd through the crowds to see the Tiffany-style stained glasses and adjacent marble mausoleum. St. Take a trolley tour of Augustine to add Memorial Presbyterian Church to your itinerary.
Byodo-In Temple | Kaneaohe, HI
Byodo-In Temple
You can take a break from the sand and visit the Byodo In Temple, a non-denominational temple in the mountains of Oahu. The sacred bell is rung before entering the temple. This is believed to bring you happiness. You can buy a small bag of food at the gift shop to feed the temple's black swans or koi fish. You can visit the temple in the morning for its serene beauty, or you can stop by during a day-long tour around the island
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis | Missouri
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
Visitors to the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis are greeted by one of the most impressive mosaics in the country. It is home to a 41.5 million-piece glass display, designed in part in partnership with Tiffany Studios. You can walk under the basilica's two domes and many arches and see its 83,000-square-foot expanse of mosaic artwork. Then, descend to the museum and crypts to learn more about the basilica's history and artifacts. Outside of Mass, guided tours are available on weekdays.
San Fernando de Bexar Cathedral | San Antonio, TX
San Fernando De Bexar Cathedral
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San Fernando de Bexar Cathedral, San Antonio is where history comes alive. The cathedral is the oldest one in Texas and is well-known for its involvement in the Battle of the Alamo. The church is the final resting spot for many Alamo soldiers. At night, a light show that depicts San Antonio's history plays across the facade. Take advantage of your time in San Antonio and visit the church as part a Hop-on, Hop-Off sightseeing tour
Grace Cathedral | San Francisco, CA
The Grace Cathedral in San Francisco is just as iconic as the cable car that passes by it. You can let the sounds of pianos and pipe organs enchant you as you wander through the inner and outer labyrinths. Or join a community event such as donation-based yoga classes or art exhibits or concerts. On a San Francisco ghost and vampire tour, you can visit the Nob hill landmark or learn about its haunted past on a San Francisco city tour.
Trinity Church | New York City
Trinity Church is a 300-year old Gothic Revival church that offers refuge from New York City's 24-hour hustle and bustle. This church is best known for being Alexander Hamilton's final resting place. Music fans can visit the church as part of the Hamilton walking tour to learn more about Hamilton's life and death in Old Manhattan.
Chapel of the Holy Cross | Sedona, AZ
Chapel of the Holy Cross
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Chapel of the Holy Cross rises from the Arizona desert's sandstone buttes. It is both an architectural wonder and a must-see roadside attraction. You can visit the iconic Sedona chapel as part of a Sedona sightseeing trip, or enjoy it on its own. You can make the steep climb to get some photos and return to the parking lot. Or, you could time your visit to attend a daily Mass.
St. Philip's Church | Charleston, SC
St. Philip's Church
St. Philip's Church is located in the Holy City's heart. It dates back to Charleston's colonial period of the early 17th century. However, the original building has been demolished. It is best known for its cemetery which contains the remains of prominent figures from American history like Charles Pinckney, John C. Calhoun and Edward Rutledge. You can visit the church while you stroll through the French Quarter. Or, take a historic Charleston walking tours to hear the entire story of St Philips 400-year-old history.
St. Patricks' Cathedral | New York City
The St. Patricks Cathedral fits perfectly into Manhattan's scale with its capacity of 2,000 people, 26-foot-wide rose window and towering twin spires that rise to 330 feet tall. You can take a donation-based tour of the church two to four times per semaine. If you are unable to make it, join a New York City sightseeing trip to see this iconic Manhattan attraction.
Basilica of St. Mary | Minneapolis, MN
Basilica of St. Mary
The Basilica of St. Mary, Minneapolis, is a place where art, history, religion, and both are present in equal measures. This grand basilica of beaux-arts is not only the most beautiful in America, but it also serves as the first basilica to be established in the country. You can take a stroll through the basilica's permanent art collection, specialty galleries, and textile displays. Or, you could time your visit to coincide with one the many public concerts.
Mission San Xazier del Bac | Tucson, AZ
Mission San Xavier del Bac
One glance at Mission San Xazier del Bac will reveal why the Tucson, Arizona church is known as "the white dove in the desert." For a deeper understanding of the church's history, you can take free tours or join the guided tour.
Trinity Church | Boston, MA
Trinity Church is a cultural and historic landmark of Boston, located on the edge of Boston's Copley Square. Trinity Church is a National Historic Landmark because of its distinctive architecture. Its beauty and history can be best appreciated on one the daily guided tours. You can also take a Freedom Trail walking tour to admire the stunning exterior of the church.
Basilica of St. Josaphat | Milwaukee, WI
Basilica of St. Josaphat
Milwaukee's skyline is adorned by the Basilica of St. Josaphat, a large copper dome, stained-glass windows, and ornamental accents. It is a stronghold for Wisconsin's Polish heritage and hosts daily Catholic Mass.
Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament | Montana
The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament in Sacramento is just one block away from California's Capitol Building. It occupies an important position in Sacramento's civic and religious life. This 19th-century church, which is modeled on Paris' Church of the Holy Trinity, remains one of the most beautiful and largest churches west of the Mississippi River. Visitors can take bi-weekly tours of the church, as well as a daily Mass.
Cathedral of St. Helena | Pennsylvania
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Although the Cathedral of St. Helena could be easily blended into an idyllic Austrian village or town, its central location overlooking Helena's historic downtown places it on the Montana map. Visit the church for its grand stained glass windows and towers, or to attend daily Catholic Mass.
Bryn Athyn Cathedral | Indianapolis, IN
Although it is located in the heart of Philadelphia, Bryn Athyn Cathedral feels far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city. It has large grounds that allow for families to play or to picnic. The church is also blessed with stained glass and elegant Gothic architecture. This makes it one of the most beautiful cathedrals around.
Scottish Rite Cathedral
Although it is not a cathedral, as it does not have an altar or church, the Scottish Rite Cathedral of Indianapolis is still a beautiful cathedral. Its Neo-Gothic architecture and designation as a meeting place for members the Scottish Rite (a branch of Freemasons) make it a worthy choice. You can take a complimentary tour of the cathedral Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 2pm.


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Is it time to call an end to biennials?
Ben Cranfield
The unstoppable takeover of the art world by the biennial form is evidenced by the nearly 250 biennials operating globally, listed by the Biennial Foundation's Directory of Biennials. More than this number, it is the five-fold increase over the last ten years that warrants a certain slack-jawed response. The term 'biennialisation' is not just used to describe this proliferation but how, in the words of the critic Terry Smith, 'biennials have become structural within the contemporary visual arts exhibitionary complex'. The biennial is not just an art exhibition that takes place every two years, but a sign of the event-based nature of the art world, with a focus on the temporary and occasional – what, in capitalist terms, is understood as the experience economy.
In fact, biennials are typified less by a two-year cycle (triennials and quinquennials are included in the category) than by their concern with performing the intertwined relationships of local/global and contemporary/timeless. This means that biennials are concerned with art's presentation at a specific time and in a particular locality, and by an idea of art's timeless and non-geographically specific value. Unsurprisingly, this tension produces a model under constant strain. Is this too much for the biennial form to bear?
The roots of the biennial can be found in Great Exhibitions, World Fairs and Salons, and in the showing-off required by industrial capitalism, the chest-puffing of nation-state-driven imperialism and the growth of bourgeois tourism in the late 19th century. Venice inaugurated the first art biennale in 1895, when the city was no longer at the height of its trading power, but it is no coincidence that the format was not replicated for over half a century. The value of the biennial as a tool for soft diplomacy and for the trumpeting of forward-thinking cultural production found global favour after the Second World War. In fact, the next city to adopt the Venetian model was São Paulo in 1951. While Venice opened the door to the possibility of a transnational art world speaking to publics and patrons alike, São Paulo encouraged a move away from the self-defined art centre of Western Europe, allowing for the future spread of biennials from Havana (inaugurated in 1984) to Gwangju (first edition 1995). Brazil also provided a concept that perhaps summarises the tension at the heart of the biennial model: anthropophagy. Developed in the 1920s by Tarsila do Amaral and Oswald de Andrade and later used as the curatorial proposition of the São Paulo Biennial in 1998, anthropophagy, or cultural cannibalism, names the anxious question that underlies all biennials: who's consuming whom?
This question is usually framed by conditions of colonialism or postcolonialism on the one hand and global capitalism on the other, with which each biennial with a mandate of internationalism must contend. However, the problem of cultural consumption is illustrated by the controversy surrounding the inclusion of Dana Schutz's painting, based upon the horrifying photograph of the murdered African-American boy Emmett Till, in the nationally focused Whitney Biennial in 2017. The ensuing protests and widely distributed open letter by British artist and writer Hannah Black demanding the removal of the painting raised a warning for all biennials. In clamouring to prove themselves timely, to capture audiences' attention and to locate art in specific geopolitical contexts, curators all too often forget to ask whose lives, suffering and experiences are being visualised and consumed by whom for whom. In these terms, the inclusion of Schutz's painting represents a misguided move on the part of the Biennial's curators.
The slippage from the critically questioning to the representationally banal or exploitative is often one consequence of a biennialisation that seeks work that can be seen in terms of its contemporary relevance. In 2012, the curators of the 7th Berlin Biennale attempted to capture the expansion of the Occupy movement, only to be accused by the activist group of turning them into a 'human zoo'. The removal of political agency does not just befall activists, but can also claim artists and artworks in a biennial's hunger for the urgent, relevant and globally representational. Ibrahim Mahama's spectacular installations of sewn and draped jute bags, originally developed as a site-specific work in Mallam Atta market in Accra, Ghana, have become a recurring feature of biennials, appearing at Venice in 2015 and Documenta in 2017. Mahama's work adapts so well to different biennial contexts because it is site-specific to the global condition of trade and, as a result, makes a global/local statement of contemporary significance wherever it is presented. Affecting though these temporary monuments to global labour and exchange are, does their meaning wane as they are used by biennials as loose symbols of the global unevenness of labour and trade in the present moment?
Controversies surrounding biennials also encompass the very structures and pretensions of the mega art exhibition/event itself. Given that so many biennial curators and directors make grand political and ethical claims for what they are doing (revealed in the number of biennial titles that put the world at their centre, such as Okwui Enwezor's 2015 Venice Biennale edition 'All the World's Futures' and the 2018 Liverpool Biennial's 'Beautiful world, where are you?'), they are frequently chastised for failing to live up to their own lofty goals. The 19th Sydney Biennale, with its suggestively utopian title 'You Imagine What You Desire', was widely criticised, successfully lobbied and boycotted over its close links with Transfield, an operator of immigration detention centres in Australia.
This tension (one might say hypocrisy) between the aspirations of the curatorial undertaking and the realpolitik that any biennial requires, as an incredible feat of resource gathering, has led the sociologist Pascal Gielen to define the two central qualities of the contemporary international curator as cynicism and opportunism. Gielen does not mean this to be a condemnation of the curator, but rather an acknowledgement of inevitable contradictions facing the curator who attempts to act against the status quo while relying on the resources and structures of the system they are seeking to critique.
Such contradictions are made especially clear in art world events that attempt to raise awareness of environmental catastrophe, but in so doing risk hastening that catastrophe through travel to the event or further human encroachment. This problem is encapsulated by the most far-flung addition to the biennial scene, the Antarctic Biennale. In a review of the Biennale for Frieze, Dehlia Hannah writes: 'With the full knowledge that we were fuelling desires for this place which, if fulfilled, would hasten its destruction, participants felt the pressure to justify the apparent decadence of this "existential cruise.''' Hannah comes down on the side of the Biennale, suggesting that its opportunity to draw attention is more important than its negative environmental impact.
Illustration by James Graham
Perhaps, as the art theorist Peter Osborne muses, even when the critically minded art world provocatively asks the question 'to biennial or not to biennial?', as was done at the Bergen Biennial Conference in 2009, the answer is always 'to biennial'. After all, how can one vote out of existence a form that has given so much attention to those who make a career out of being even a sceptical part of the art world? Not to mention the fact that for a large part of the global art scene it is the biennial and not the museum or the art gallery that provides the necessary infrastructure for artists to work and survive. Indeed, biennials are all about attention, including the shifting of attention to new artists, underrepresented regions of production, and types of practice. While mid 20th-century artistic modernism spoke of a universalism that was in fact just a Western European and North American export, the biennial, as a transnational form, presents a contemporaneity that is unevenly experienced and accessed. What is surprising, given the political and diplomatic role that biennials play in shaping fields of attention at local, national and transnational levels, is that the political power put in the hands of curators and biennial directors is seldom scrutinised.
The uber-biennial Documenta (a quinquennial exhibition) is perhaps the art world's most explicit manifestation of soft power. Documenta's founder Arnold Bode hoped for an event that made visible past erasures and healed present wounds. It was with this kind of spirit in mind that Adam Szymczyk announced his curatorial conceit as 'learning from Athens' for the 2017 edition. But the German organisation was not altogether welcomed by the Athenians and the title of the concomitant Athens Biennale, 'Waiting for the Barbarians', can be seen as a critique of the patronising tone of the curatorial gesture to 'learn' from Athens. Unfortunately, what has lingered in the press following Documenta 14 was not whether anything was indeed learnt from Athens or whether Athenians were happy to be learnt from, but that the endeavour almost bankrupted Documenta as an organisation. This isn't quite the scandal it may seem: Harald Szeemann's celebrated 1972 edition landed the curator with a bill for an overspend that could never be paid back.
Arguably, we should see this controversy not as a real question about the economic viability of Documenta but as a power play between local government, national government and the EU at a time when who is said to 'pay' for what and who is conceived as 'in debt' is the central theme of national and transnational politics. Still, the curators' response to the accusations of overspend, asking in an open letter whether this is the beginning of the end for the mega-exhibition, did raise serious questions about the resources required to stage such events. Biennials, like any large institution, are always caught between being seen as income generators and drains on resources. One local curator taking part in this year's edition of the biennial-like Glasgow International (GI) told me that the opportunity that GI provides in terms of attention for the local arts scene is counterbalanced by the unpaid hours and overstretching of resources that is demanded by the event. This problem is exaggerated in places where an art scene infrastructure is not as developed, as was revealed by the departure of Rashid Rana, the first artistic director of the Lahore Biennale, and his replacement by a new team 'supported' by UK institutions.
Although Documenta 14 represents an extreme example of the tensions that arise when ambition and finances meet in the sphere of local, national and transnational politics, the curators' stated fear was not that the mega-event model is unsustainable, but that the interference by politicians in the curatorial realm sullies the independent artistic endeavour. However, the biennial proves that culture and politics are always entwined, from the state-controlled Havana Biennial to the model of the nomadic European biennial, Manifesta. Is the cry for artistic autonomy an early 20th-century response to a late 20th-century phenomenon?
This brief overview of some of the problems that beset the institution of the biennial might suggest that I am calling for its abandonment; I would not be alone in this. Is this spectacular form of art production and consumption really sustaining and sustainable? Many biennial organisations would point out that they operate continuously to support local infrastructure and that the biennial 'event' is only one visible part of the overall machine, but it is not always clear if and how local artists benefit from these grand displays of internationalism. To wish biennials gone, however, would be not only futile, but misguided. All art and educational organisations are embedded in the cynical and opportunistic attitudinal demands of contemporary global capitalism. Biennials are one part of a world that demands contemporariness as a constant declaration of the now for the extraction of value. But ethical and political questions should be asked and certain types of mega-events and curatorial hubris should be challenged.
Perhaps it is time to think about what each biennial, triennial, quinquennial does in relation to the local systems of which each is inevitably a part and what the particular affordances are of different formats for different moments and places. The Ghetto Biennale in Haiti provides an example that consciously resists the allure of the star international curator (a figure so closely linked to the rise of the biennial) and survey-like representation, openly playing with the contradictions of an art world that is both global and critical at the same time – and one that is frequently impossible to enter for many artists, curators and publics who do not have the resources or the visas to participate. Although the Ghetto Biennale is certainly nothing like a model, it does suggest that the alternatives to the biennial form must somehow come from within that form.
Surprisingly, it is the oldest biennial that may offer examples of how it can be repurposed. In 2017, two 'pavilions' subverted Venice's national presentation model. The Diaspora Pavilion and NSK State Pavilion, born out of very different curatorial ambitions, both used the platform of the Biennale to give a radical alternative to the nationalistic-local/international-global dialectic that has haunted biennials for too long. Although listed on the Venice Biennale's website, these 'collateral' pavilions were dropped off the main Biennale map. This error of judgement suggests an alternative future for biennials, as facilitators of the subsidiary, rather than producers of the main event or narrative. This shift in approach would mean that to ask 'to biennial or not to biennial' would be to ask the wrong question. Rather, we would have to ask, whose biennial is it anyway?
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The destruction of The List at the Liverpool Biennial is deeply troubling
The List, which documents the thousands of people who have died trying to reach Europe, was torn down from hoardings in Liverpool
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Over Venice? Here are the best biennials to visit this autumn
There are plenty of events opening in the coming months, from Bamako's photography festival to the sprawling, 'borderless' BienalSur
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In a statement, Bird explained he felt the impulse to make a holiday record last February, in large part due to Guaraldi's aforementioned composition:
I found myself enjoying the Vince Guaraldi Peanuts records and thought I'd book a few days in the studio. It was an excuse to play some classic jazz with my favourite musicians. A lot of folks have a hard time with the holidays but they serve a purpose to us as a people — to create comfort, warmth and atmosphere within the darkness and the cold that can crush one's spirit. There are a couple originals in here that address this idea of light and warmth in the darkness as well as some classics that have some nostalgic resonance with me. Hark! What sounds come flowing alabaster?
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CooperVision Shares Latest Contact Lens Research Results in Paper and Poster Presentations at Academy 2019
Studies Focus on Toric Lens Performance, Contact Lens Durability to Extreme Temperatures, the Environmental Impact of Contact Lens Disposal, and More
SAN RAMON, Calif., October 21, 2019—CooperVision clinicians and research partners are among the hundreds of presenters lined up to report their scientific advancements this week at Academy 2019 in Orlando. The latest company and company-sponsored research will be summarized in a series of papers and posters that encompass the company's breadth and depth of study and support.
"Our dedication to scientific exploration and clinical innovation keeps expanding as we grow," said Michele Andrews, OD, Senior Director of Professional and Academic Affairs, North America, CooperVision. "By closely partnering with the research community and eye care professionals, we can identify trending issues and more deeply understand needs that have yet to be fully met. Our commitment is to discover insights and answers, pose new questions for future investigation, and continuously improve contact lens technology that helps ECPs and patients alike."
CooperVision's paper and poster sessions include:
Environmental Waste Analysis of Two Contact Lens Replacement Modalities
3:15 – 3:30 p.m. Room W224 ABC
Gary Orsborn, OD, Vice President of Global Clinical & Professional Affairs, CooperVision
Sarah Smith, BSc, MCOptom
There is growing evidence of increasing microplastic pollution of the world's oceans, and wider environmental concerns regarding use and disposable of contact lens materials. This study examines the amount of waste produced annually with a daily disposable modality versus a monthly replacement modality with the use of a multipurpose solution.
Tolerance of a Range of Soft Contact Lenses and Lens Care Products to Temperature Extremes
4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Board #178
Anna Sulley, Director of Global Medical Affairs, CooperVision
During shipment around the world from manufacturer or distributor to eye care practices or direct to wearers, contact lenses and lens care products may be exposed to extreme temperatures. In this study, these conditions were simulated to evaluate the effect of such conditions on key parameters, product quality and efficacy.
Comparing In-Office Evaluations to Subjective Evaluations for Two Toric Lenses
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Board #64
Sarah Guthrie, Senior Research Scientist, Centre for Ocular Research & Education
Jill Woods, Head of Clinical Research, Centre for Ocular Research & Education
This study evaluated the performance of two monthly replacement toric contact lenses, CooperVision Biofinity toric and Bausch + Lomb Ultra toric, using in-office assessments and subjective evaluations after one month of wear. Although both lenses provided similar, high-level results for lens fit, stability, and acuity, Biofinity toric was found to be superior in the subjective evaluations—illustrating that the patient experience cannot always be predicted from in-office evaluations.
For more information about CooperVision, visit www.coopervision.com.
CooperVision, a unit of CooperCompanies (NYSE: COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of monthly, two-week and daily disposable contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism and presbyopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
CooperCompanies ("Cooper") is a global medical device company public traded on NYSE (NYSE: COO). Cooper operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to developing a wide range of high-quality products for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support. CooperSurgical is committed to advancing the health of women, babies and families with its diversified portfolio of products and services focusing on medical devices and fertility & genomics. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., Cooper has a workforce of more than 12,000 employees with products sold in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.


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07/15/2004 Committee on Indian Affairs. Reported by Senator Campbell with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. With written report No. 108-310.
06/23/2004 Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


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Broaden your horizons by exploring the summer events at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. A world renowned arts and cultural hub, the Banff Centre hosts many exhibitions, performances, outdoor concerts, and engaging workshops from June through to September. Whether you're a local or a visitor from around the world, be sure to check the Banff Centre's events calendar for a comprehensive schedule of events being offered.
The Banff Centre puts on a series of musical and theatre performances throughout the summer. Outdoor concerts at Banff Centre's Shaw Amphitheatre are a highlight of summer with music and incredible mountain views.
The first show to take the stage is Xavier Rudd, Australian singer-songwriter, on June 16. On June 23 Des Canyon aux Etoiles will fill the amphitheater with a twelve-movement orchestral performance. Celebrate Canada Day long-weekend on June 30 with the Canadian Roots Celebration featuring Deep Dark Woods, Barney Bentall, Good for Grapes, and Elk Run & Riot. Shortly thereafter, one of Canada's most beloved bands, Blue Rodeo, will undoubtedly please fans of all ages, July 6. Toronto-based Serena Ryder, best known for her hit "What I Wouldn't Do," brings her musical stylings to Banff on June 14.
Grab your festival chair or blanket and set up shop on the beautiful grassy hill at the amphitheatre and enjoy the comic operetta Candide on July 15 or trumpet player, Jens Lindemann on July 22. You do not want to miss A Tribe Called Red on July 29; this Canadian electronic group combine instrumental hip hop, reggae, moombahton, and dubstep music to make a unique sound. Along with their elements of First Nations music, vocal chanting, and drumming make them stand out of the crowd amongst rising DJ's impacting the global electronic scene.
Round out your summer with a performance by The Sheepdogs on August 4, Saskatoon's very own rock an roll band. Dear Rouge finshes off the summer season on August 11 with a Juno award-winning performance that combines electronic and rock music.
The Summer Music Series is an exceptional collection of performances from talented musicians participating in the Banff Centre's summer music programs. From program directors, to other faculty members and program participants, performances start from $10 for children, and start from $25 for adults, they are offered throughout June, July, and August. Attend 3 or more selected events through the Arts Lover Package and save $5 per ticket.
If an evening of exploring innovative jazz musicians appeals more, Saturday Night Jazz performances are offered August 11, 18, and 25.
Exclusively committed to the production, presentation, collection, and analysis of contemporary art, the exhibitions at the Walter Phillips Gallery are great to explore before enjoying a concert, performance, or meal on the Banff Centre campus.
For more information about all of the summer highlights at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, click here.


A solid home win for David Moyes's men. Tim Cahill, who lasted 65 minutes before being substituted, scored on his return from a long-term injury. It's hard to underestimate just how much Everton have missed the combative Aussie since he last played for them in March. He's their key player, their talisman, their heartbeat. Mikel Arteta has been marvellous in Cahill's absence, but he and his team-mates – not to mention Everton fans – will be delighted to have Tiger Tim back in action.
Everton would have kept a clean sheet but for Joleon Lescott's sloppy mistake. However, they should still have more than enough quality to go through against a Larissa team which is a class below the Merseysiders.
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Last week, several schools and HBCUs have went under fire for unsatisfactory academic progress after the release of the Academic Progress Rate scores from NCAA.
Although as a unit the black colleges had a collective improvement in Academic Progress Rate, there are still as many as seven schools that have named and banned from post season play. More notable schools that have become ineligible for postseason play for the 2016-2017 season including Southern, Florida A&M, Morgan State, Howard and Savannah State. Southern University also faces post ineligibility in baseball, men's cross country, men's track, women's basketball, women's cross country, women's track, women's softball, and women's volleyball.
The list also includes Alcorn State and Alabama State.
Prior to the release of the Academic Report, NCAA announced that they planned to implement a Academic Performance Program for HBCUs and limited resources schools in a number of ways. The NCAA also plans to partner with schools to create educational initiatives that will help administrators learn and apply best practices from similar schools where student-athletes performance has improved.
Jackson State Associate Athletics Director for Academics, Genese Lavasis, said he has seen a turn around in the academic progress at the university after picking up successful ideas from other HBCU schools with progress. "We put them in the frame of mind that they can do it," Lavalais said.
"We believe in them and push them and make sure the campus team is behind them as well. We tell them up front you can leave here in five years with two degrees, but you have to make sure you are putting yourself in a position to make the scholarship work for you," he added.


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As a mechanical engineering student in the IUPUI program at IUPUC, you can pursue internships with top local and regional employers specializing in advanced automotive manufacturing and other industries.
The real-world experience you will gain during an internship will bring the theories, concepts, and lessons you learn in the classroom to life. Among the skills mechanical engineering interns learn are how to work in technical groups, develop good communication and collaboration skills, statistically analyze experimental and computational data, write and interpret technical reports, present and explain data graphically, and implement design work and engineering analyses.
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