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Vicious Circles
The Czech literature on photography possesses a long shelf of missing books, particularly in terms of thorough art-historical monographs. Even legends, such as the internationally recognized figures Josef Sudek and František Drtikol, are represented only by isolated essays. Not a single Czech photographic estate property has been comprehensively treated!
The unfortunate premise for the publishing of photographic books in Czech Republic is the relatively narrow community of those interested in buying relatively costly albums. Even though local production costs have risen steeply in the last fifteen years, in comparison with Western Europe they still remain somewhat lower. Unfortunately, local purchasing power has dropped even more dramatically. So the first vicious circle is the low level of production. If in more developed countries there are always several books available on the work of seminal artists, in the Czech lands it is a feat to even bring such a project to fruition and continue to offer it for sale in bookstores.
Sumptuous books are a luxury anywhere in the world; for publishers, however, the essential question is the return on their investment. In other words: it is the calculation of how many copies have to be sold in order for the venture not to be loss-making that decides whether or not a book is published.
If we are talking about a 300-page volume, with 300 reproductions printed on high-quality paper in full-page format, with a print run of 1000 copies, then the production cost of each copy might be 300 Czech crowns, or approximately 10 Euro. (This is the lowest of five estimates provided to me from printers in various cities). Even if we abolish any thoughts of an authors' honorarium, the return on investment will encounter a general need to save money, which in turn renders the project unfeasible (unless the theme is Pragensia, nudes, or Josef Sudek). The moment we add the 5 % VAT and the minimum profit for distributors and booksellers, the retail price rockets up by roughly half, i.e., into a sphere in which in this country not even the hypothetical thousand people who are interested can permanently afford.
Another consideration is whether the book will make its money back quickly enough, for the rental of storage space does not contribute to the return on investment. Few local publishers can afford to bring out books that will start generating profits only in a few years' time. In fact this strategy is open solely to museums and galleries, whose shops and offerings in subsidized gallery buildings form a specific distribution network.
Some book projects are lucky enough to receive grants, or another type of support, whether in the form of sponsorship as advertising, or some other way of bringing down the sale price. The various ways of being customer-friendly are more or less inconsistent. Their combination just about keeps some isolated and improvised publishing experiments in business.
The systematic development of the edition of monographs Foto Torst, which now runs to almost twenty volumes, has been made possible through collaboration with a foreign distributor. The conditions, however, are rather severe – both in the selection of representative artists, and in the limit of around ninety reproductions in a small format. One can hardly expect from this quarter a search for new talent and its generous promotion.
Publishing ventures in the field of photography are for the most part random. This means, above all, that this activity is terribly slow, moving literally step by step. And some of these steps may be totally erroneous, since they are not governed by the principles of art history, but by coincidence. Mostly of a financial nature.
As for the albums that do succeed in being brought out, we may gratefully state that they are beautifully done, but alas, they are generally conceived as popularizing works. Even though few of them now lack a text in English that disseminates knowledge of Czech culture for those abroad, this does not take place at all possible levels of detail. This means, for instance, that almost universally these books omit to list the original format of the works reproduced. Even in the era of e-mail, a detailed treatment of international sources is almost always missing – the assessment of foreign literature on the subject, or the presence of representative works in collections abroad. In fact, not a single retrospective of Czech photographers includes so much as a simple list of works!
What is most startling is the ignoring of living stars, such as for instance Josef Koudelka and Jan Saudek. The latter artist is himself preparing to take stock of his work to celebrate his 70th birthday… well, it is a question as to what way he will choose to conceive his personal career survey. In fact, all the Saudek albums until now have aimed at primarily commercial success. You may object that there are already a wide range of Saudek books. But it is precisely with Saudek that a thorough research has the possibility of finding new discoveries: be it the half-forgotten early photographs, or the still unsuspected context of his creative background.
Czech bookstores are not devoid of books on photography, because our lands abound in activists. New books constantly pop up, which indicates that the will to bring out a book is stronger than a sober assessment of potential obstacles. It is mainly because of this that the situation is better than in most of the other countries affected by the economically destructive epoch of totalitarianism. However, we have had little luck in bringing out extensive monographs summarizing whole oeuvres. The isolated enthusiasts lack the power to carry out the most demanding large-scale works in art history, such as the history of photography – not even Czech photography, let alone world photography. And yet such atlases of photohistory should definitely form part of our market: not only to please the hearts of fans of photography, but also as a part of general education.
A significant aid to publishing possibilities would be a sufficient number of institutions featuring art photography collections. Books on painters are usually brought about to accompany major – usually travelling – exhibitions held by official institutions, simply by virtue of their existing and employing multitudes of staff who require something to do. The task of regional galleries and state-run museums is to create public art collections, to manage these and to present them to the public. But only a few of those who form this network concern themselves with photography. The education system is a part of this vicious circle, bringing up generation after generation of specialists to whom photography means nothing. Traditional art history in the Czech Republic has continued to ignore photography out of sheer inertia, since those who lecture at departments of aesthetics and art history are often graduates from those very same departments, having heard nothing about photography during their studies. In the end, it may appear as though the rich framework of institutions is ruled by interests totally distant to the needs of our general society. As examples we may cite two painters from the exhibition program of the National Gallery in Prague: last year the bizarre Vladimír V. Modrý, and this year a new exhibition dedicated to the notorious and ubiquitous Václav Špála.
Holomíček B. Národní divadlo, sezóna 2002-03/The National Theatre, season 2002-03. Texts:
Daniel Dvořák, Jan H. Vitvar. Prague: Gallery 2004, 152 pages.
Pitlach M. Das Evangelium nach Matthäus/Evangelium podle Matouše. Texty: Tomáš Halík, Milan Pitlach. Prague: KANT 2004, 80 pages.
Štecha P. Praha/Prague.Texts: Pavel Bém, Josef Kroutvor, Kristián Suda, Zdeněk Lukeš. Prague: Prostor 2004, 180 pages.
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5 Horror Films for Educators
Justin Marquis Ph.D.
Halloween is upon us once again and everyone enjoys a good scary movie. It makes our adrenaline pump so we can feel a little more alive than the daily grind allows for. In a post pandemic world, there is a deeper meaning to horror in the face of global unrest and constrained civil rights. In response to this pressure, we have turned to the horror genre to safely express our anxiety and as a safe avenue for creating societal critiques and exploring the challenges we are currently facing. The uncertainty of our lives and the constant state of high alert that we live in combined with the pandemic and other restrictions (Briefel & Miller, 2011) make horror films and literature a way of safely exploring and gaining some control over our fears.
However, current horror movies are not the only ones which embark on social critique. Here are four classic films that should be mandatory for educators because of the lessons they teach about life, society and learning.
(George Romero, 1968)
In, "Zombies, Malls, and the Consumerism Debate: George Romer's Dawn of the Dead" the author delves into the zombie genre and the ways in which it presents a metaphor for many issues in our society such as rampant consumerism. In education, the zombie represents the de-humanizing process of mass-production in schools and the consumerism rampant in the education system.
This horror classic allows an instructor to explore these issues as well as representations of racism, sexism, classism, and societal violence. If you are willing to branch out further into the genre, examinations of other issues such as environmentalism, genetic engineering, and terrorism are possible in any number of more recent films. Here are a few resources to get you started in thinking about incorporating zombie films in the classroom:
Family Splatters: Rescuing Heteronormativity from the Zombie Apocalypse – Examines the centrality of evolving family dynamics in surviving uncertain times.
Zombie 2.0: Subjectivation in Times of Apocalypse – This article examines subjectivism, zombies, politics and the end of the world.
Gospel of the Living Dead – This book presents a thorough examination of the cultural relevance of George Romero's zombie movies.
(John Carpenter, 1988)
Is there a distinction between a horror movie and a horrible movie? Not in this case. However, if you are interested in media literacy and a biting critique of capitalism, you can do far worse than this Rowdy Roddy Piper (yes, the wrestler) film. The basic premise is that Roddy's character discovers a box of sunglasses produced by an underground movement that allow him to see what is really going on in society. It turns out that aliens have come to earth and are living among us in disguise – a sham which the sunglasses can penetrate. Worse still, the aliens have enslaved the entire human race through our own media and capitalist economic system. Sound familiar?
As an introduction to talking about the power of media, this film provides some outstanding (if somewhat cheesy) scenes where the main character sees the true intent of mass media. This cult classic provides a vehicle for examining the role of capitalism in social stratification as well and the links between media, capitalism, and the ruling class. If you are interested in using They Live in the classroom, there is an entire book by Jonathan Lethem in the Deep Focus series, dedicated to unpacking the nuanced social critique of the film http://www.amazon.com/They-Live-Focus-Jonathan-Lethem/dp/159376278X.
(James Whale, 1931)
The world's first science fiction novel Frankenstein is still a good story today as it delves deeply into issues of good vs evil, psychology, science vs nature, ethics, philosophy, and a score more. Essentially, this work can be used to examine almost any contemporary issue. However, for the educator, one stands above all others: the perils of playing god. As the clip from the classic version of the film illustrates, the overriding reason for creating the monster is to experience the power of being divine.
The instructor is a mini-deity in their classroom, and there are many dangers inherent in that power, such as creating mindless, rampaging students. As someone who teaches teachers, I have several philosophical guidelines that I convey to my students. The most important is that they do not need to be a god-like authority on every subject that they teach their students. Take the use of technology in the classroom, for example. It is impossible for anyone to know everything about every piece of software. More often than not, the students will know as much or more than you do. Rather than shying away from technology because you don't feel like you know enough, embrace your shortcomings as a learning opportunity for yourself and your students. Make learning a collaborative experience, rather than an imposition of your will, and you and your students will learn and enjoy the process.
In my opinion, this is not only the most enjoyable movie to watch, but it is also the greatest education movie of all time. Aside from being great for the family, this film is packed full of lessons for young and old alike: the Mirror of Erised, care of magical creatures, dealing with people who don't like you, the value of friendship and community, and dozens more. However, the most significant for educators watching any of the Harry Potter movies is how to design a constructivist learning environment.
(Chris Columbus, 2001)
Hogwarts generally falls into the traditional English school model, which is regularly criticized in the films for its rote memorization, lack of engagement, and absence of authenticity. However, for a few special students, Professor Dumbledore has crafted the ultimate constructivist education which fits exactly with the lessons learned in the classroom.  The first Potter movie presents the clearest example of the ways in which seemingly useless knowledge gained in the classroom becomes powerful when given an actual context for use. The entire experience of Harry, Ron, and Hermione has been geared toward giving them the skills necessary to retrieve the Sorcerer's Stone and defeat Voldemort. Harry becomes an expert broom flyer, Ron hones his wizard's chess skills, and Hermione learns critical information about killer plants. These and other skills are the keys to solving the problems that they encounter. The retrieval of the stone is their final exam. It is timely, authentic, and really tests their knowledge, skill, and understanding of all that they have learned in the classroom.
While we, as educators, obviously don't have the same abilities as Albus Dumbledore, we do have the ability to plan engaging and authentic tasks for our students that will allow them to learn and demonstrate their knowledge. In addition to the lessons we as educators can learn from these films, taking advantage of the natural appeal of the horror genre is one way to engage your students and begin a critical discussion of the state of media in our world. It's also a fun way to put a little excitement into your teaching.
It's hard to create any list of horror movies that teach without including Jordan Peele's 2017 horror masterpiece "Get Out". Living in a time of political and social unrest this movie does something that the horror genre has always done, make us afraid, while adding a revolutionary twist of putting us in the shoes of a minority character experiencing the terror of microaggressions. For those unfamiliar with the term, microaggressions are the thousands of subconscious biases that BIPOC people face from majority culture on a daily basis. "Get Out" aligns the viewer with a minority character named Chris, played by Daniel Kaluuya, and makes microaggressions a key component of the horror that he experiences so we, as the audience are put in his place and can better understand the challenge of dealing with microaggressions within the "safe space" of a horror film.
The following video essay by Rafael Hernán Gamboa fully unpacks the brilliance of Poole's film. Warning it contains spoilers.
I'm a horror fanatic and have read and seen most everything out there. The films above are some of my favorites and I have shown all of them in class at one time or another. I'd love to hear about other horror movies you've shown in your classes and why. Shoot me an email to share at marquisj@gonzaga.edu
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Il trentottesimo Zecchino d'Oro si è svolto a Bologna dal 23 al 26 novembre 1995.

È stato presentato da Cino Tortorella con Elisabetta Ferracini e Mauro Serio. La sigla era Lo Zecchino d'Oro (M. Panzeri, G. Principe).

È l'ultima edizione nella quale Mariele Ventre dirige il Piccolo Coro dell'Antoniano. Morirà venti giorni dopo la conclusione di questa edizione, il 16 dicembre, a causa di un male incurabile.

Il Fiore della solidarietà del 1995 è dedicato alla costruzione dell'ospedale pediatrico "Mariele Ventre" in Congo.

In questa edizione lo Zecchino d'Oro ha vinto il premio televisivo "Chiara d'Assisi".

L'anteprima è andata in onda il 19 novembre ed è stata condotta da Mara Venier e la sua squadra di Domenica in..., in diretta da Roma con lo speciale Domenica in Anteprima Zecchino D'Oro, e in diretta dall'Antoniano Cino Tortorella, Elisabetta Ferracini e Mauro Serio.

Brani in gara
All'arrembaggio del formaggio (Fábula de queso) () (Testo italiano: Cheope) - Pedro David González Roesch
Amico cow boy (Testo: Vittorio Sessa Vitali/Musica: Renato Pareti) - Valerio Dieni
Amico nemico (Testo: Alberto Testa, Fabio Testa/Musica: Alberto Testa, Fabio Testa) - Roberta Pagnetti
Battimani (Testo: Sergio Menegale/Musica: Sergio Menegale) - Antonella Arghittu e Daniela Cara
Che belli gli uccellini (O berço dos passarinhos) () (Testo italiano: Sandro Tuminelli) - Susana Joia Jordão
Ho sognato una canzone (Testo: Tony Martucci, Giuliano Taddei/Musica: Luigi Bogani, Tony Dallara) - Alessandra Aprea e Luca Balloi
Il batterista (Testo: Rossella Conz, Maria Cristina Misciano/Musica: Pino Massara) - Alessandro Commisso
Il sogno più bello (Testo: Mauro De Cillis/Musica: Augusto Martelli) - Flora Crispo e Maria Cristina Vitiello
Il sole verrà (Мы на лодочке катались / My na lodočke katalis') (Testo: Sandro Tuminelli/Musica: Augusto Martelli) () - Evgenija Otradnych (Евгения Отрадных)
La giraffa Genoveffa (Giraffen Laffen) () (Testo italiano: Giorgio Calabrese) - Preben Nylokken
Ma chi l'ha detto... (Testo: Emilio Di Stefano/Musica: Franco Fasano) - Giusy Crupi e Paolo Pepe
Ok boy! (C'ètait en 2925!) () (Testo italiano: Vito Pallavicini) - Elodie Fiat
Samurai (Da Da Da) () (Testo italiano: Fernando Rossi) - Koichi Soga (曽我 光一)
Tanzanía-e (Tanzania nchi yangu naipenda) () (Testo: Alberto Testa/Musica: Paolo Zavallone) - Martina Chambiri

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Here's how and why I started working on a boook about "Pharma Bro" Martin Shkreli.
My experiences uncovering the story of, and falling in love with, Martin Shkreli.
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It was an unseasonably warm Friday night in February 2017, and, though I was out with Martin Shkreli, it wasn't a date. We were just wandering down Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, more or less aimlessly, both totally inept at finding a suitable place to sit down and chat about the book I was planning to write about him.
"What about here?" he asked, pointing to a basement bar with red velvet curtains. I wrinkled my nose and muttered that it seemed seedy. "It looks like a strip club," he agreed.
"How about that one?" he asked, pointing to what appeared to be a high-end bistro. "Mmmmm…too fancy," I protested. He laughed and we continued walking south, towards Union Square.
Our easy rapport might have suggested there was something more going on between us, or at least that we were old friends. But I still mostly saw him only as the subject of the book I wanted to write. He was the "Pharma Bro," who looked too young to be a CEO, with a tendency to flout social norms, an over-the-top social media presence, and an open sense of defiance that made him a lightning rod… and an interesting subject.
And he saw me as the legal reporter who broke the story of his arrest on securities fraud charges in December 2015, a move that I knew was coming even before his lawyers did.
Improbably, over the course of our professional interaction, Martin and I had also struck up a friendship — of a type that wasn't uncommon between sources and journalists, or biographers and their subjects. After all, if you spend a lot of time talking to someone, it's likely that you probably at least somewhat enjoy their company.
I'd met up with Martin before our restaurant quest at a capsule-like office in a Chelsea coworking space. Even amidst his legal problems, he was busy working on a new startup, a software company he'd named Godel Systems…
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These are a few of the many causes of mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (mmTBI). However, the personal consequences are far-reaching and each individual experience is unique.
In this overview, our goal is to provide you with a better understanding of mmTBI and an innovative new treatment for treating the gait and balance issues that stem from these injuries.
What is mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury?
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is when your brain is injured due to a blow to the head. Traumatic brain injuries are classified as severe, moderate or mild based on the degree to which the patient is experiencing symptoms.
For the purpose of this article, we're focusing on mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injuries (mmTBI). One type of mmTBI you're likely familiar with is a concussion.
What are the symptoms of mmTBI?
Common symptoms of mmTBI (and long-term effects of concussion) include fatigue, headaches, visual disturbances, memory loss, poor concentration, loss of balance, sleep problems, emotional disturbances, depression, sensory issues and seizures.
While the knowledge and understanding of brain injuries are growing and advancing, mmTBI symptoms are often missed or not connected to brain injury by patients, family members, friends and even medical professionals. There are often delays in the onset of symptoms and, many times, MRIs and CAT scans are normal. But the symptoms persist.
When diagnosed, groupings of mmTBI symptoms may be referred to as post-concussive syndrome. The long-term consequences can be devastating.
How many Canadians are affected by mmTBI?
Millions of Canadians live with TBI. In fact, one-third of all Canadians have been or will be impacted by an acquired brain injury. If this seems like a large number it is. The incidence of acquired brain injury is far greater than multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, spinal cord injuries and breast cancer combined.
How does mmTBI affect gait and balance?
Between 30% and 65% of people with TBI experience balance and gait problems. This could be dizziness (lightheadedness and vertigo), disequilibrium (lack of balance) or imbalance.
Researchers have also found that people with a history of concussion walk more cautiously than those without a concussion. They walk more slowly and spend more time on two legs as opposed to balancing between legs.
What are the treatments for mmTBI gait and balance issues?
The existing pantheon of treatments for mmTBI includes medication and physiotherapy. There are also specialized treatments like vestibular rehabilitation (an exercise-based program to improve balance and reduce dizziness) and gait training (mobility training).
Are there any new advances for treating mmTBI gait and balance issues?
As the awareness of TBI has grown, so has the study of how to treat the symptoms. One of the most revolutionary schools of thought that's evolved is neuroplasticity — the study of how to stimulate and retrain the brain to help it form new connections.
PoNS (Portable Neuromodulation Stimulator) Treatment™ is an intensive, customized state-of-the-art neurological rehabilitation plan. Built on science and research, PoNS™ Treatment, used in conjunction with physical therapy, is proven to help people with chronic balance deficits caused by mild-to-moderate traumatic brain injury (mmTBI).
Has the PoNS Treatment™ gone through any clinical trials?
This non-invasive treatment was proven in clinical trials (one five-week and one 14-week treatment trial) to help a majority of study participants restore balance to the normal range.
Is the PoNS Treatment™ approved by Health Canada?
In Canada, the PoNS™ device is indicated for the treatment of chronic balance deficit in patients with mmTBI as used in conjunction with physical therapy.
Where is PoNS Treatment™ offered in Canada?
PoNS Treatment™ is offered exclusively at Heuro Canada (Heuro) Clinics. At the writing of this article, there's a clinic in Montreal, Quebec, and Surrey, British Columbia. A clinic in Toronto, Ontario, is coming soon.
In order to qualify for Heuro PoNS Treatment™, you'll need a referral from your doctor. Once you have your referral, you can contact the nearest Heuro Clinic to set up a 15-minute consultation. From there, you'll work with your clinic to coordinate when treatment begins.
Financing is available to help you access the Heuro Program featuring PoNS Treatment™. Inquire at your chosen Clinic to begin exploring your financing options.
Heuro Canada Inc. is a leading provider of innovative and transformative neurological health assessment and treatment technologies and solutions. With the PoNS Treatment™, Heuro is championing a new paradigm for restoring their livelihood of individuals with mmTBI experiencing persistent gait and balance deficits.
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CampDoc Offers Text Message Alert Tool
ANN ARBOR, Michigan--CampDoc.com, an electronic health record system for camps, announced the release of its text message alert tool that allows camps to easily send mass notifications and emergency communications to their families and staff.
"When a disaster or emergency hits your camp, you need technology that facilitates rapid notification," said Dr. Michael Ambrose, Owner and Director of CampDoc.com. "We're continuing our mission to improve the health and safety of camp by expanding the communication tools for our camps to include text messaging."
While delivering critical emergency notifications is essential in a crisis, many families and staff now prefer text messages over email communication for important camp announcements as well. This new service from CampDoc.com uses the latest technology and broadcast network to send large volumes of text messages reliably and quickly.
"Our camp management and electronic health record software includes multimodal messaging capabilities so camps can instantly launch alerts via text and email," said Kirsten Pearson, Director of Operations at CampDoc.com. "We're excited that this service will help improve communication between camps and their families."
CampDoc.com has had an incredible response to their online camp registration software over the last few years, and has had hundreds of camps transition to CampDoc.com as their standalone camp management software system. With the addition of mass text message notifications, CampDoc.com will continue to streamline camp management into a single platform.
CampDoc.com is the most comprehensive solution to help ensure the health and safety of children while they are away at camp. The CampDoc.com suite includes its flagship electronic health record, as well as free online registration, travel and emergency medical protection, discounted camp medical supplies, and CampGrams, a one-way camp email communication tool.
Camps interested in using the CampDoc.com text message alert tool should visit www.campdoc.com or contact CampDoc.com for more information.
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Amid easing of lockdown curbs, at least 20 new IT firms have set up operations in Kerala and five existing firms have sought more space as part of their expansion plans, the state government said
Press Trust of India | Thiruvananthapuram October 20, 2020 Last Updated at 20:29 IST
Amid easing of
lockdown curbs, at least 20 new IT companies have set up operations in Kerala andfive existing firms have sought more space as part of their expansion plans, the state government said.
The government said with the advent of new companies, more than 300 new job opportunities were created andwithin 100 days, 500 new jobs will be created in Technopark.
"... 20 new IT companies have come to Kerala to set up their operations here.Along with this, five existing companies have also asked for more space as part of their expansion plans.
With the advent of new companies, more than 300 new job opportunities were created.It is expected that within 100 days, 500 new jobs will be created in Technopark, Trivandrum; 1,000 in Infopark, Kochi; and 125 in Cyberpark, Kozhikode," the state government said in a release.
The release said the Technocity building complex, Technopark Phase III building, Brigade group projects in Technocity, Technopark Phase I and Infopark, and the projects of Lulu group are some of the new projects in the IT sector.
"Winwish, a company currently operating in the Technopark, has decided to build its own campus on one acre with an investment of Rs 100 crore.More companies have expressed interest in coming to Kerala and discussions on this are in progress.
The government is constructing a two lakh sq ft building in Technocity at a cost of Rs 100 crore and will be commissioned in December this year," the release said.
The government said thecompleted Koratty Infopark and IBS's IT campus will be operational by next year and work on the Caspian Technology Park, Media System India Solutions and Plug n Play Business Office at Kozhikode Cyberpark is also in progress.
The government also observed IT companies are shifting to a hybrid working system where they combine work from home and work from the office.
"Currently, IT Parks are staffed by 5-10 per cent of employees only. The new method allows companies to achieve up to 85 per cent productivity. According to the companies, 20 per cent of employees will continue to work from home even after Covid.
IT Parks in the State employ about 1.10 lakh people," the release said.
About 3.30 lakh indirect employment opportunities were generated through these parks.


When you've been run over by a car as a cyclist, you're going to have significant medical bills and other damages that need to be compensated. Get everything you're owed by working with a San Jose bicycle accident lawyer.
A bike accident can happen suddenly. You are out riding your bike, adhering to the rules of the road and minding your own business; then, all of a sudden, you are hit by a negligent driver who was checking his or her phone. Bicycle accidents involving motor vehicles often leave victims with life-altering injuries, incredibly high medical bills and overall changes to their daily lives.
If you were involved in a bicycle-car crash and are not sure how to move forward, one of our San Jose bicycle accident lawyers from Bohn & Fletcher, LLP can help you. We will use our extensive knowledge regarding state and federal laws and our experience with cases similar to yours to help you obtain the compensation you deserve. That leaves you with more time to focus on your recovery and moving forward with your life.
What Rights Do Bicyclists Have on the Road?
One of the most common reasons bicyclists find themselves the victim of an accident is due to the negligence of car drivers. There is a common stigma regarding bicyclists sharing the road with drivers: Car drivers often falsely believe they have the right-of-way, no matter the circumstance. However, that could not be further from the truth. The reality is that bicyclists are awarded the same rights and privileges while they are on the road as their automotive peers.
As such, motorists are required to grant you the right-of-way and adhere to the same safety standards as they would for any other motorist. If they do not and you are injured as a cyclist, you have the right to seek compensation for your damages and injuries with the help of a San Jose bicycle accident lawyer.
How Is Fault Determined in a Bicycle Accident?
The evidence that is collected at the scene of the accident will help immensely in building your bicycle accident case. Evidence that may be used to help your case can include witness statements, pictures of the site of the accident, pictures of any injuries you sustained immediately after the crash and the police report that was filed at the scene.
Right-of-Way Violations – An automobile driver must respect a cyclist's right-of-way. For example, if an automotive driver made a left-hand turn when you had the right-of-way and you were injured as a result, then the motorist could be held liable.
Speeding – There is a massive difference between the size of a car and the size of a bicycle. When speed is a factor in a bicycle accident involving a motor vehicle, the injuries are consistently more serious and could even result in wrongful death. If a motorist was speeding and hit you while you were riding your bike, then he or she could be held responsible for damages.
Distracted Driving – All it takes is one small bump from a car going 30-35 miles per hour to a bicycle to cause serious injuries for the cyclist. If the driver wasn't paying attention, whether due to cell phone use or looking for something in the car, your San Jose bicycle accident lawyer will find any available evidence to prove the distraction.
These and other factors will be considered when you file a personal injury claim against a negligent driver. As mentioned, if you are able to at the time of the incident, then it is advisable that you take pictures and gather contact information from any witnesses. The more evidence gathered, the better your chances of receiving a favorable outcome.
Your San Jose bicycle accident lawyer will be crucial in helping you obtain the most compensation for your damages. Our firm will ensure that you are not intimidated into accepting an unsatisfactory payout during the negotiations process. If a fair pre-trial settlement cannot be achieved we are ready to take your case before a jury to demand a fair award for your losses.
After your bike accident, your energy should be focused on fully recovering and putting the pieces of your life back together. Do not take on the stress of handling the claims process alone — let the legal team at Bohn & Fletcher, LLP help. When you retain the services of our firm, you are not just investing in the skills, experience and knowledge that our attorneys have to offer —you are investing in the best possible outcome for your case.
If you would like to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case with one of our San Jose bicycle accident lawyers, then give us a call at 408-279-4222. You can also reach us through our online contact form at the bottom of this page.


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At the top of the show, Adam talks about the success of the first official Mangria party in Westwood. He also talks about hanging in the park with his kids, and discusses a celebrity go-kart race that he lost a few years ago. He then rants about illegals selling kids ice cream out of a van, and talks about his love of the show Scared Straight. Harris Wittels is in studio next after enjoying a bit of Mangria. The guys discuss the art of humble bragging, including an example pulled from Adam's own twitter feed. Later, Harris talks about getting a new sitcom picked up, and Adam goes through some of the issues he had to deal with when taping his own. Alison reads the news with stories involving daylight savings time, the power situation in Manhattan, and the cancelation of the NY Marathon. As the show wraps up, the guys talk about a kid mauled to death at the zoo, John Cusack's new Rush Limbaugh movie, and Hulk Hogan's sex tape lawsuit. [youtube url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjHFfpZZK3o" autohide="1" showinfo="0"]
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Sold out: Surging property market leaves young Scots out in the cold as flats and houses continue to sell for over 30% above asking price
By Megan McEachern
© Andrew Cawley
Property hunters Megan McEachern and Kyle Barbour in Glasgow
The booming property market is pricing thousands of Scots out of the market amid mounting concern at the lack of affordable housing.
Even those with full-time jobs, or those buying with the income of two partners, are struggling to buy a home, as cash buyers and record bidders dominate the market.
Estate agents have revealed that, since the beginning of lockdown in March 2020, it has not been unusual for homes to sell for more than 30% above the asking price.
Average house prices in Scotland reached a record level of £207,877, with July this year seeing the largest increase in average price in a month since March 2015, up by £6,000, according to a newly published price index by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
There have also been 537 sales in excess of £750,000 during the first seven months of 2021 – greater than the first seven months of each of the previous six years.
The boom is fuelled, say experts, by people leaving big cities like London to enjoy what Scotland has to offer as working from home becomes the norm, or those wanting to up-size after spending so much time at home during the pandemic.
"We've seen a lot of people coming from the south of England, and they typically tend to have a bit more money to spend," said David McArthur of Clyde Property. "There's a huge amount of cash buyers coming along too, and unexpectedly some of them are first-time buyers, perhaps with parents giving them money, or just with a lot of disposable income.
"It's become almost normal now for certain properties to be going for upwards of 30% over the asking price. That's certainly not unusual.
"So when that happens, yes, 'normal' people who aren't in that same financial position will be completely priced out.
"And first-time buyers without, say, the bank of mum and dad to help them, will certainly be in a difficult position as they will need to be saving really large amounts of money to be able to compete."
He added: "The market was good before lockdown, in particular in areas like the south side of Glasgow, but the pandemic has just seen it absolutely sky-rocket.
"Phones are ringing off the hook and long gone are the days where you'd perhaps just get seven or eight viewings on a property. Now it's more likely to be 10 times that. Obviously each property is different, but you can put a flat up online in the morning and then the lines and emails are just going crazy straight afterwards. It really is a seller's market right now."
Cash buyers and big offers are continuing to dominate the market.
While the pandemic has added fuel to the fire, the amount of people able to afford to buy homes has been decreasing for decades. In 1996, more than half of 25 to 34-year-olds owned their homes, according to the IFS. By 2017, that figure had fallen to little more than a third.
Figures from the ONS show those in their mid-30s to mid-40s are three times more likely to rent than 20 years ago as the UK wealth gap continues to widen.
The amount of affordable housing rose just 1% and was almost 90,000 short of the 145,000 the National Housing Federation, which represents housing associations, says is needed each year for the next decade.
"New-builds and fixed-price houses are a good way to go for those wanting to get on the property ladder, but they aren't very common," said McArthur. "I completely understand that it is a very difficult time for people who are having to source huge amounts of money and are unable to.
"Even 'doer uppers', which typically cost less, are popular with developers who will offer big amounts just to secure them. All I can really say is people need to just keep trying to save as much as they can, perhaps look to more up-and-coming areas, and just keep putting in offers where they can."
Marc Leslie, a partner at Corum Property, describes the current market as like nothing he has experienced before with certain buyers priced out. "We know the pandemic led to people wanting to change their living habits after spending so much time at home – people wanting to move from two-bedroom properties to three, people wanting to move out of their family homes etc," he said.
"But it also led to a boom in some industries who benefited from the pandemic, like the fitness industry for example. And we've had clients from those spheres being able to come in and put in really high offers for property they wouldn't have been able to before.
"There certainly are a lot of people moving to Scotland from London and the suburbs of the south of England where the equity on their homes is going to be large so they can bring that to get more for their money up here. People have changed their outlooks on property and they want to be in areas with a better quality of life and Scotland offers that.
"The million-pound property market in Scotland is moving faster than the million-pound property market in London at the moment – there were headlines about this recently and that's a mini phenomenon in itself.
"So, yes, with that comes challenges for people who just can't compete or who are unable to accrue this kind of wealth through whatever means others are.
"For sellers of course, it's a great time to sell, but for certain buyers, no, it's not easy."
In just three hours there were already 60 people signed up to view a flat in front of us
Megan McEachern, 30, is a journalist and her boyfriend, Kyle Barbour, 30, is an environmental engineer.
Megan and Kyle.
My boyfriend Kyle and I have been looking to buy a flat for the first time in Glasgow for around about eight months now and it has been immensely difficult.
As first time buyers, we are at the mercy of the market, which at the moment is completely in the favour of sellers.
We currently rent a small, one bedroom flat in the new Gorbals area of the city, which on our two salaries, is affordable and has meant we have been able to save enough for a deposit on a flat.
But at the moment, even though a 10% deposit could be in the hefty region of £20,000 for a no frills, two bedroom flat in the city, it's still not enough.
Banks and building societies will only lend the home report value of the house, so if you want to be able to offer more than that in order to compete with other buyers, you will need to save a lot more than just your deposit amount.
With flats selling literally in hours at the moment and for way above the asking price, we feel like we're in a constant race we just can't win.
I phoned an estate agent in Shawlands a few weeks ago to view a flat that had been up online for a few hours. It already had 60 people in front of us wanting to view.
The agent at the end of the phone said if she were us she wouldn't even bother joining the queue as it was likely it would be sold by the end of the day, if not in a few hours.
Even flats that need a lot of work done go like hot cakes as property developers swoop in for these kinds of properties to make a tidy profit on.
We just want to get on the ladder, and our parent's generation can't really understand when we explain how difficult it is.
For them, it was a lot easier, as around 30 years ago, according to the ONS, the average house price was just over four times the average UK salary.
Now it's more likely to be nine times that according to Nationwide Building Society. Even though me and my partner both have full time jobs, and should be able to afford a flat, it's just not proving possible.
Unless you are really well-off, or have parents who can help you out, it's just so difficult to find affordable housing and there are long waiting lists for places with fixed prices like new builds.
So many friends of ours of a similar age are in the same boat too.
If things keep going the way they are, I don't know if we're ever going to be able to buy our own home unless we win the lottery.
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Jian asked: I bought an "as-is" used vehicle from a dealership. Within four hours, the car overheated. What can I do?
I am so sorry, but 'as-is' is just that. If the car was properly marked as not having a warranty or guarantee, there isn't much you can do. The dealership is off the hook, but there are two additional possibilities. Sometimes, used cars actually still have a warranty the seller doesn't know about. You need to check with the manufacturer. Second, the overheating may be covered by a recall. So check that, too.
Here is a link to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for car recalls.
Lawrence asked: I made an online purchase, but I never received the shipment. I paid for the item.
This is the biggest drawback of buying online. Do you know if the item was shipped? Ask the online retailer for proof. If it was sent, where was it last seen? The tracking website will tell you that. If the store sent the item, but it disappeared before reaching your home, then you can file a complaint with the package service: UPS, FedEx, whoever. However, if the package is tracked to your home, and a porch bandit got it, then you are probably just out of luck. Ask the store for a new item, sometimes they will go for that.
Paul asked: I'm pretty new to the city, but am I allowed to park in a street cleaning zone in San Francisco after the street sweeping truck has already gone by? But it's still the "street cleaning" time frame.
You may be new here, but you are street smart. Yes, in San Francisco, once the street sweeping truck has passed by, you're allowed to park. So, if there's no parking from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and the truck has made their trip at 9 a.m., you may park after that. Here is a link to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency's website with more information.


Alexi Lalas is a Soccer Hall of Famer. He's also an entertainer, with interests in music as well as riling people up from a soccer broadcast studio. So when he rips the U.S. men's national team as "soft, tattooed millionaires," he's drawing on both backgrounds.
Hey, #USMNT. @AlexiLalas has a message for you. All of you.
In our conversation, Lalas explains that "tattooed millionaires" came from a solo release by Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson (no, not the "More Cowbell" guy on SNL), and then we talk about whether everything from the now-defunct Bradenton residency program to the Development Academy is giving us a generation of coddled, entitled men's soccer players.
We also talk about specialization, playing in multiple soccer environments (i.e., not just in the Development Academy), high school/college soccer, the Apollo Theater, diversity of playing styles, Michael Bradley's understanding of livestock, and Brad Friedel playing basketball.


Jason Elliott received his B.S. in radiologic technology from Colorado Technical University and his master's in healthcare administration from Webster University. In addition to being certified and registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography and Computed Tomography, he is a Certified Radiology Administrator (CRA) by the American Healthcare Radiology Administrators association (AHRA). His passion for the imaging sciences has led him to dedicate over a decade to the education of radiologic technology professionals.To fulfill his personal commitment to stay industry current, and to provide a relevant education to those he has the privilege to educate, he continues to work in the field as a radiographer and CT technologist.
David Foose is the dean of student affairs at Cleveland University-Kansas City. He received his B.S. in health and wellness from the University of Central Missouri, and his M.A. in higher education administration from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Foose has worked at Cleveland since 2006, and has been employed in higher education since 1995. He is responsible for the Office of Academic Records and Support, and oversees all records functions and support services, including tutoring and success strategies.
Kathy received her B.S. in elementary education at Avila University, where she was also a student athlete. She began her career teaching first grade at St. Therese in Parkville, Mo. Her passion for higher education took her to Metropolitan Community College (MCC) in Kansas City, where she worked more than 20 years at multiple locations. She served as an advising assistant, college relations coordinator, registrar, and director of enrollment services. Kathy then became the assistant registrar at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, where she earned her M.S. in higher education. She joined Cleveland as registrar in 2017. When not at work, Kathy enjoys traveling to her favorite beach destinations, playing and watching sports, and all things outdoors including camping, fishing and hiking with friends and family.
Frank Haney is director of facilities management at Cleveland University-Kansas City. Frank received his A.A. in psychology from Donnelly College in 1987 and his B.S. in business administration from the University of St. Mary in 1997. He has worked at Cleveland since 2002, overseeing a dedicated team of maintenance technicians, custodial staff, and facilities attendants, as well as numerous consultants and contractors.
Jeff Karp has extensive experience in management, marketing, business development and operations in a variety of business sectors including healthcare, information technology and consulting. He has worked in large-scale international companies as well as small, entrepreneurial early stage companies. He served as CEO at PeriOptimum in Pittsburgh, and prior to that as Vice President and General Manager of the OR Division at Mediware Information Systems. For several years he led the healthcare industry group at Sybase and more recently around the application of advanced data warehouse technology. Karp's career includes work at leading companies such as Baxter Healthcare, Shared Medical Systems and Coopers & Lybrand. Karp holds an M.B.A. from New York University and a B.A. from Franklin & Marshall College.
Dale Marrant received his B.S and M.B.A. from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and holds the SPHR-CA certification through the HR Certification Institute. The Office of Human Resources is responsible for a broad range of functions including staffing, organizational development, employment compliance, benefits administration and employee relations.
Jennifer Matascik leads the management and development of the communications team in creating and implementing the University's communications, marketing, and public relations strategies. Before joining CUKC, she engaged the public for Goodwill of Western Missouri and Eastern Kansas, and Whole Foods Market with compelling content and community involvement. Matascik graduated from the University of Kansas where she concurrently earned a Bachelor of Science in Journalism, with an advertising emphasis, and a Bachelor of Arts in French.


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Reflections on the European Christian Environmental Network 10th Assembly
By Exeter | Published: 9 October 2014
10th Assembly –
Hungary, September 2014
"There is no other world that has been redeemed through Jesus Christ. It was in this world that He was born in a stable. He walked this earth. He breathed in the same dust as the disciples. He ate and drank what everyone else did. He was crucified on a splintered piece of wood, and the stone which was rolled away had a moment of inertia. There is no other world that we could live in… We should guard the deposit entrusted to us with the courage of Christ, under earthly conditions and with heavenly hopes." — Pastor Tamás Kodácsy
With beautiful lake Balaton in the background, over 100 participants joined the 10th Assembly of the European Christian Environment Network at Balatonszárszó in Hungary from 27th – 30th September 2014. We were from Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox and Protestant traditions from 24 different countries meeting on the theme of 'Climate Change – the Churches Response'.
The majority of the delegates were activists from their own churches already engaged in tackling global warming through campaigns, projects, liturgies and green policies.
At the opening ecumenical service, which took place in the Lutheran church at the neighbouring village of Balatonboglár, we were invited to make pledges to change our own lifestyles by writing on paper leaves, which were then pinned symbolically on the outline of bare tree branches on the wall. We were also presented with a key to take home to remind us of our human guardianship of the Earth and her resources.
Participants shared worship, meals and practical activities together, as well as engaging in focussed discussion. The youth representatives invited us to convert used (but washed!) T shirts into shopping bags and shun plastic carriers. They also demonstrated the use of more natural substances such as baking powder and vinegar in everyday household cleaning.
Former Bishop of Liverpool, James Jones, opened the Assembly with a call for all Christians to act ethically and locally from a global perspective. The gospel invites us to be actively involved in the 'earthing of heaven' – the living out of values of a living, loving God in the midst of Creation. As the second Adam, Jesus points to a profound interaction with all the elements of life and the completion of the good work begun in Eden.
He later reminded us that all energy is from God and is offered as a good divine gift. The Greek word 'logos' can mean power or energy, and so we can speak of energy being sacred, and therefore to be handled with respect and care.
Small Working Groups on Biodiversity, Eco-Management, Theology, Transition Communities and Climate Change gave those present an opportunity to explore these particular themes further, with each developing action plans for follow-up work.
In networking over meals, coffee and music I got to hear of the 'Lent for the Earth' project (France), of seed-saving congregations (Austria), of churches involved in Transition Towns (Italy), of carbon-free church centres (Hungary) and Water saving schemes (Greece).
We were told of 6 twinning links across denominations between 10 countries and 9 currencies which have led to a number of environmental projects. These include eco-management work between Germany and Romania, Eco-Congregations in Scotland and Hungary, and energy conservation work in Norway and Belarus.
Hungarian Christians spoke of native tree-planting schemes, whilst Germans are making church buildings more energy efficient. UK churches are divesting from fossil fuels and Czechs developing solar, wind and hydro renewable energies.
Our attention was drawn to Carbon Fasting – reducing or refraining from eating on the first day of each month, with many 'fasters' now joining in from twenty countries, and continuing at least to the COP (Conference of the Parties) summit in France in December 2015. Members of churches and faith communities who prayed and protested in New York on 23rd September are encouraged to do the same next year at Paris, and Norwegian churches are planning pilgrimages to the French capital from Trondheim and elsewhere across Europe.
However, a key underlying message from the Assembly was that current church initiatives, vital as they are, may not be enough. Scientists and theologians at the conference pointed out that the failure of governments to agree to actively cap greenhouse gas emission levels means an even greater challenge.
It is now unequivocal that the world is warming and this is with 96% certainty due to human activity. The impacts on food security, migration, habitat loss and species extinction are already very real in the most vulnerable communities and countries, and these are immense challenges to people of faith who believe in issues of justice, integrity and peace for the whole of life on God's earth.
As delegate Henrik Grape (Church of Sweden) said, "to be church is to be contextual". And today's context is one of our world being deeply affected by climate change – whether on the coasts of Europe, in the glaciers of the Alps, the desertifying communities around the Mediterranean, or further afield in low lying Bangladesh, the rainforests of South America or the ice sheets of the Poles. Sea levels are rising by an average of 3mm a year and the oceans are being rapidly acidified.
One speaker quoted President Barak Obama's words: "We are the first generation to experience the impacts of climate change, and the last generation to do anything about it". All of this calls points to the need for collective action, not just the efforts of individuals.
It is essential to tackle the causes (the excess extraction and burning of fossil fuels) as well as the consequences (increasing greenhouse gas emissions), prompting questions about the relationships between governments, who are reluctant to constrain the liberties of large energy corporations, and the fuel industries themselves – with their insatiable desire to maximise huge profits from oil, coal and gas consumption.
Some contributors called for more radical action with the need to leave unexploited fossil fuels in the ground and for long-term strategies to reverse the damage being done by carbon and other emissions.
In this respect maybe the transformation of Germany to renewable sources of power through the 'Energiewende' programmes is an example of hope for future generations. If our churches and civil society agencies can press for mass energy savings, energy efficiencies and greener sources of heat and light, we may still make a difference – especially if linked to the active re-investment of church funds into renewable energies such as solar, wind, hydro and biomass.
The Assembly at the Hungarian Reformed Church Centre Soli Deo Gloria produced a number of tangible outcomes including a short letter to Churches of Europe, a statement to the European Union and a proposal to meet again at the invitation of the Finnish churches in 2016.
For further details see: www.ecen.org
Martyn Goss, October 2014
The European Christian Environmental Network (ECEN) is a church network promoting co-operation in caring for creation. ECEN is an instrument of the Conference of European Churches, in cooperation with the European Catholic Bishops' Conference, for addressing the relationship to nature and the environment from the perspective of Christian theology and Christian way of life.
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Tuk Tuk tour in Cagliari city, Flamingo spotting and Poetto in 6 seat tuk tuk
A Tuk Tuk tour of 90 minutes in the centre of Cagliari - you will see four historic districts of Cagliari - Castello, Villanova, Stampace and Marina and go spotting pink flamingos in Poetto.
See the points of interest you would not see by car
Effortless moving in classic Italian vehicle
Historic and nature point of interest-photo stops
Vehicle suitable for small groups or families
A dedicated driver who will take you around the city,
Entrance fees.
Unless specified
Hotel drop-off,Hotel pickup
Transportation to/from attractions
Everything else not mentioned in Inclusions
warm jacket in colder days
3-6 people - exclusively for your party.
Confirmation will be received after the booking center after we will have confirmed the availability and the start time.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children count as pax, also infants.
Maximum numbers apply.
There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are more passengers than the vehicle can carry.
In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port
Please remember : if you don't contact us we can't assist you
Largo Carlo Felice next to Rinascente store and the bus stop or Via Roma 105
Largo Carlo Felice next to Rinascente store and the bus stop
Via Roma, 115, 09124 Cagliari CA, Italia
Paid parking nearby
4 historical districts of Cagliari (Castello, Villanova, Stampace, Marina), Fenicotteri Rosa and Castello di San Michele.The tour of the city allows you to discover and appreciate the beauty of a city on a human scale, without effort and from a new and original point of view.
Cagliari is a metropolitan city and regional capital, seat of the Sardinian regional government and represents the main cultural, economic and port center of Sardinia, as well as destination, every year, of many tourists.The city rises on seven hills: Castello, Colle San Michele, Colle di Bonaria, Monte Urpinu, Monte Claro, Tuvu Mannu and Tuvixeddu.
Cagliari, surrounded by imposing towers and ramparts, hosts the largest and most important Punic necropolis in the Mediterranean, Tuvixeddu, whose archaeological finds are kept in the Archaeological Museum of Cagliari and the British Museum in London.
We will pass by The Regional Park of Molentargius - Saline which is located between Cagliari and Quartu Sant'Elena and includes two fresh water basins and a salt water basin.Several species of wild birds live together in Molentargius ponds, which represent the most relevant and remarkable feature of the park. The symbol of this natural jewel are the pink flamingos, you can see many of them: hundreds of birds that remain or fly in shallow waters.
Tours with more vehicles are available on request and cannot be guaranteed.
Infants are also considered as people and occupy a place.
It is an easy way to see the city of Cagliari which has some very steep streets, so the tour is also suitable for small children and elderly people.


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Monique Akin, geborene Monique Obermüller, ist eine deutsch-mexikanische Schauspielerin und Regisseurin.

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Die gelernte Schauspielerin mit deutschen und mexikanischen Wurzeln spielte 1998 in dem Film Kurz und schmerzlos eine Deutschtürkin. Auch in Gegen die Wand (2004) war sie zu sehen. Zuvor hatte sie in Fernsehredaktionen, unter anderem der Premieresendung Zapping, gearbeitet. Nach der Gründung der Filmfirma Corazón International übernahm sie Tätigkeiten für dieses Unternehmen. So war sie 2007 beispielsweise für das Casting zu Auf der anderen Seite verantwortlich.

Sie ist seit 2004 mit Fatih Akin verheiratet und wurde im Jahr darauf Mutter eines Sohnes. Sie lebt mit ihrer Familie in Hamburg. Beim Dokumentarfilm Fatih Akin – Tagebuch eines Filmreisenden, der 2007 im NDR-Fernsehen gesendet wurde, führte sie Regie.

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Monique Akin hat 2009 gemeinsam mit Freunden den Verein soul kids gegründet. Der Verein sammelt mit Veranstaltungen und Aktionen Spendengelder, die an ausgesuchte gemeinnützige Vereine, Einrichtungen und Projekte gespendet werden. Auf diese Weise will soul kids e.V. auf die unterschiedlichen Nöte, Probleme und Bedürfnisse von Kindern in Hamburg und weltweit aufmerksam machen und gleichzeitig all jenen eine Öffentlichkeit schaffen, die sich im Kleinen wie im Großen für Kinder und Jugendliche einsetzen. In dem Verein ist sie Vorsitzende und gleichzeitig verantwortlich für die Konzeption und Entwicklung der Veranstaltungen und Projekte.

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A collaboration with Manchester Modernist Society and the Loiterers Resistance Movement to coincide with 100 years of International Women's Day, Manchester's Modernist Heroines celebrated ten overlooked North West women from the twentieth and twenty first centuries, pioneers in fields from architecture and aviation to psychology and family planning. The project culminated in a publication (comprising responses to the Heroines by contemporary Manchester women) and walk. The walk was repeated throughout 2011 due to popular demand, and in June 2012 during the Love Architecture festival. In August 2016 it was repeated as part of a series of events accompaying the Loiterers Resistance Movement 10th anniversary exhibition Loitering With Intent at the People's History Museum in Manchester.


February – dank, cold and dark – is the month I like the least and this year it fulfilled all the non-expectations perfectly. Not only was is cold and dark and rainy, we also got more snow than was really necessary for England – and more ice than is necessary for any winter.
The one bright highlight in the month was the wonderful smell of bitter oranges and cooking marmalade. I tried making Oxford marmalade for the first time – add fresh ginger, apples and bananas to your oranges – but I'm not sure about the end result. Yes, it's tasty, but I think I prefer the clean, unembellished orange taste.
As promised last month, I've added more holiday cottages and a few chic hotels.
My other news this month has nothing to do with hotels or going away. Instead it's all about music.
Whenever I'm indulging in a major cooking spree I mix myself a kitchen soundtrack. (What did I do before Apple invented the ipod?). This time I was in need of uplifting and relaxing vibes, so Mike Oldfield made my playlist, along with Lesley Garrett, the Mediaeval Baebes, Alexandre Desplat's New Moon soundtrack and all my Libera albums.
Libera's fifth album, Peace, is due out in just a few days – just in time for Mother's Day – and here is a sneak preview just for you.
Most people I know don't spend their whole holiday in a hotel, but weekend breaks are very popular. So these romantic hideaways I've just added might just give you a few ideas for a weekend away with your other half – or even as a treat for your mum on Mother's Day.
And for the history enthusiasts, I've just realised that there are several castles in England where you can stay in true romance and style, so look out for a page on castle hotels.
Food festivals are still thin on the ground in March, but if you're in London during the last weekend in March, check out the Chocolate Festival at the Southbank Centre. Just in time for Easter! And just in time to lose the winter blues.
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Delaville Pudding (or tart) plays on my love of all things citrussy, so it sits nicely as February's recipe of the month. It's one of those old recipes that assumes everyone reading it knows how to cook. So quantities are vague and baking instructions are vaguer.
If you feel in the mood to experiment, you'll need a flan dish (8in / 20cm across) and enough puff pastry to line it. You might want to blind bake your pastry case for a crispy crust – even though the original recipe does not specify that.
Cover the bottom of you pastry case with finely sliced candied peel. You want about 1-2 oz. (25 - 50g) each of lemon, orange and lime peel.
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Since I often get asked, I've a mind to dive more deeply into English music. Look out for my favourite composers, bands and albums.
There's so much wonderful music in England's past and present that I can't possibly review it all. So I'm thinking of throwing this open so all visitors to the site can share their own favourites. What do you reckon?


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Forbidden Planet- Movie Trailer (1956)
1950s, 1950s Movie Trailers
Forbidden Planet is a 1956 science fiction film starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens, Jack Kelly, and Robby the Robot. It tells the story of a starship crew sent to investigate the fate of a group of scientists that went to a distant planet named Altair IV 20 years earlier. Once there, the crew discovers that only two survivors, Dr. Morbius and his daughter Altaira, remain. Unknown to them, Dr. Morbius has a deep secret that he refuses to share with anyone.
This film was produced by MGM and was filmed in Eastmancolor and CinemaScope. The official release date was on March 15, 1956. It was entered into the Library of Congress' National Film Registry in 2013, being deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
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Our Community (1952)
The Court Jester- "The Maladjusted Jester" (1956)
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Canary Wharf Covid_19
Offices empty and people working from home due to Coronavirus leaves Canary Wharf empty at rush hour, London Docklands.
Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 at 9:01 am
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Monday, February 12th, 2018 at 2:35 pm
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Thames Trolley
Abandoned washed up Tesco shopping trolley with a view of Canary Wharf, River Thames, Limehouse, London Docklands.
Monday, March 6th, 2017 at 1:24 pm
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Gathering Clouds
Storm clouds gather over Canary Wharf, London Docklands and Poplar. East London.
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Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at 11:50 am
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Lightning Strikes Canary Wharf
Lightning strikes financial buildings, including Barclays, Citi Bank and JP Morgan. Canary Wharf. Docklands, East London.
Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at 11:56 pm
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Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at 2:58 pm
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Sunset and rainbow over Canary Wharf financial and business district, London Docklands.
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I've been a long time fan of All Time Low, ever since they released their EP. They have come a long way since then with the release of Dirty Work. This album is a lot different than anything they have ever put out before. Although it is different, it is still a lot of fun and I will be blasting this in my car all Summer long. Best song are "Just The Way I'm Not" and "Heroes". Not much for the bonus tracks though.


Dr. Bilal Philips brings together the writings of eminent scholars from both the Christian and Islamic traditions on the topic of the man and the message of Jesus Christ (peace be upon him). Dr. Philips writes: Jesus Christ represents the common link between the two major religions (that have the most followers) on earth today—Christianity and Islam. This study of Jesus' message and his personality is based on this link. It is hoped that The True Message of Jesus Christ will help both Muslims and Christians to better understand the significance of Jesus and the importance of his message. The aim of this book is to present an objective view of Jesus Christ and to avoid cultural and emotional links that may cloud our vision.


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Who is Kristen Welker? Meet the moderator of the final Trump-Biden debate
NBC White House correspondent Kristen Welker will be the moderator of what was initially supposed to be the third debate.
Author: Travis Pittman
Published: 4:18 AM EDT October 21, 2020
Updated: 8:50 AM EDT October 22, 2020
NBC News White House correspondent and "Weekend TODAY" co-host Kristen Welker will serve as the moderator for the final presidential debate Thursday between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden.
This was scheduled to be the third debate, but the second one on Oct. 15 was canceled after Trump contracted COVID-19 and later declined to take part in a virtual town hall debate.
Welker released the six topics for the debate last week through the nonpartisan Commission on Presidential Debates. They are "Fighting COVID-19," "American Families," "Race in America," "Climate Change," "National Security," and "Leadership."
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This will be Welker's second stint as a debate moderator, but her first doing it alone. She co-moderated a Democratic presidential debate in November 2019.
Welker, 44, is a Philadelphia native who graduated cum laude from Harvard with a degree in American history, according to NBC. She also interned at TODAY while in college.
Credit: NBC Universal
In this image provided by NBC, Kristen Welker appears outside the White House where she serves as a correspondent.
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After stints at TV stations in Rhode Island and California, Welker became a reporter and anchor at her hometown NBC station WCAU in 2005.
She moved up to NBC News in 2010, working as a reporter on both general news and election coverage. Welker was added to the White House beat in 2011, according to NBC.
Welker's prominence rose as she covered the Hillary Clinton presidential campaign in 2016, then continued to cover the White House after Trump's victory.
"Every time I walk through the White House gates, if you don't stop and take it in and recognize that you are a witness to history, it's time for you, frankly, to get a new job. Because every minute of everything that we're covering is history-making and, frankly, remarkable," Welker told People magazine in August.
She joined fellow White House correspondent Peter Alexander as co-host of "Weekend TODAY" in January. Welker was congratulated by Trump when she was announced as the co-host, saying the network "made a very wise decision."