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Cruise industry turns on PR offensive after a tumultuous year, touts big 2012 numbers
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The industry's trying to speak with one voice after some years of bad publicity behind them, and from consumer PR perspective focusing on environmental best practices, economic impact, community involvement, and work the cruise industry has done in investing in core infrastructure/safety of ships.
Cruise lines carried 20.3 million passengers last year and expect the numbers to rise in 2013 as more companies focus resources on luring Asian clients, industry experts said on Wednesday.
A year after the Costa Concordia disaster off the coast of Italy with the loss of 32 lives, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents cruise lines around the globe, said it expects to reach 20.97 million passengers this year.
"The industry is well positioned to continue with this trajectory," Christine Duffy, CLIA's president and CEO, told a news conference, adding that new policies have been introduced following a review after the accident.
The Caribbean, Mediterranean and Europe remain the top cruise destinations, with Americans and Canadians making up the bulk of passengers, but the industry is rapidly going global with Australia and Asia the big growth area.
"We are very bullish on China and Asia as a whole," said Jim Berra, chief marketing officer of Carnival Cruise Lines and CLIA's marketing chair.
He added that cruise lines are investing in the region with more home ports and ports of call, and sending ships into the region to meet the growing market.
"By 2020 the Chinese market is projected to be a $7 trillion consumer economy and will have created the largest middle class that ever existed on Earth," he said.
Cruise lines, as a result, will be adding itineraries to Japan, China and Australia, South Korea and Vietnam.
"Some of our newer, bigger ships are heading to these markets because the demand is there," Berra added.
Along with Asian destinations, cruise lines are adding trips to exotic locales such as Morocco, Antarctica, Iceland and the Galapagos Islands, and are ramping up on-board entertainment with Broadway shows and appearances of Tony-award winning actors and reality show stars, he said.
A CLIA poll of travel agents who book cruises showed that multigenerational travel, weddings and honeymoons are seen as the top potential growth groups for cruises.
"It's all about innovation, global markets and how you open up to them," said Berra.
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Perhaps one of the most troubling aspects of Joseph Smith's character is his willingness to practice or teach something privately yet deny it publicly. He even severely sanctioned other Mormons who practiced what he taught. Links to scans of the original documents cited are provided below.
"MARRIAGE. v. 4 "Inasmuch as this church of Christ has been reproached with the crime of fornication, and polygamy; we declare that we believe that one man should have one wife; and one woman, but one husband, except in the case of death, when either is at liberty to marry again." 1835 Doctrine and Covenants, C1, p. 251 (1835)
"...What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery, and having seven wives, when I can only find one." (Joseph Smith - who at the time had secretly taken at least 25 plural wives)
Joseph Smith refers people to extract from Doctrine and Covenants on Marriage which disavows polygamy, stating that this is "the only rule allowed by the church." Times and Seasons, vol. 3, p. 909 (1842). See bottom half of left-hand column.
Joseph Smith repeats again statement from Doctrine and Covenants on Marriage to deny all allegations of polygamy being practice. Times and Seasons, vol. 3, p. 939 (1842)
Joseph and Hyrum Smith announce the excommunication of Hiram Brown, a member of the Church, for "preaching Polygamy, and other false and corrupt doctrines, in the county of Lapeer, state of Michigan." Times and Seasons, vol. 5, p. 423 (1844)
Hyrum Smith, with full knowledge and consent of his brother Joseph, publishes statement categorically denying any teaching of plural wives or polygamy, and that all such teaching is false doctrine.
"… some of your elders say, that a man having a certain priesthood, may has as many wives as he pleases, and that doctrine is taught here: I say unto you that that man teaches false doctrine, for there is no such doctrine taught here; neither is there any such thing practiced here." Times and Seasons, vol. 5, p. 474 (March, 1844)
Statement denouncing teaching of plural wives as fiendish. States that the spiritual wife system merely allows a man to be married to another wife for time and eternity if his first wife dies. Times and Seasons, vol. 5, p. 715 (1844) See bottom half of right column A.
"...What a thing it is for a man to be accused of committing adultery, and having seven wives, when I can only find one. I am the same man, and as innocent as I was fourteen years ago; and I can prove them all perjurers." (History of the Church, vol 6, p. 411) Joseph Smith made this statement preaching from the stand to the Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo on Sunday May 26, 1844. At the time he had secretly taken at over 25 plural wives.
The dishonesty regarding polygamy is a legacy that haunts much of LDS history to this day. It has been perpetuated by Mormon "prophets" to this day, and is exemplified in the following statement regarding these denials by historian D. Michael Quinn:
Some elements of these Nauvoo denials obviously did not square with the historically verifiable practice of plural marriage during Joseph Smith's lifetime. In an effort to counter the Reorganized Church's use of these Nauvoo denials, Joseph Fielding Smith, an assistant in the Church Historian's Office since 1901, asserted in 1905:
"I have copied the following from the Prophet's manuscript record of Oct.5, 1843, and know it is genuine" and then quoted Joseph Smith's diary that he alleged concluded, ". . . and I have constantly said no man shall have but one wife at a time unless the Lord directs otherwise." The handwritten Nauvoo diary of Joseph Smith for 5, October 1843 actually ends: "No men shall have but one wife."60
Even after the Mormons left Illinois in 1846 for territories where polygamy was not in legal jeopardy, these denials continued. In January 1850, the LDS Millennial Star in England printed a reply to anti-Mormons, which stated in part:
12th Lie—Joseph Smith taught a system of polygamy.
12th Refutation—The Revelations given through Joseph Smith, state the following . . . "We believe that one man should have one wife."Doctrine and Covenants, page 331.61
The editor of the Star at this time was Apostle Orson Pratt, who had temporarily left the Church in 1842 because his wife claimed that Joseph Smith had proposed spiritual marriage to her; subsequently converted to polygamy, Pratt, at the time of this 1850 denial, had already married four plural wives and fathered two polygamous children.62 Nine months later, Apostle John Taylor published a pamphlet of a debate he had in France, which included the statement: "We are accused here of polygamy, and actions the most indelicate, obscene, and disgusting.... These things are too outrageous to admit of belief." He answered his opponents by reading the 1835 Article on Marriage.
By this date in 1850, John Taylor had married twelve polygamous wives who had already borne him eight children.63
Click to go to full Quinn article.
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Why did we hand pick Morokolo Game Lodge?
Being so close to bustling Johannesburg, the Pilanesberg National Park, which occupies the bed of a huge extinct volcano, offers one of the most convenient Big 5 safari experiences available in South Africa. The reserve was created as a result of the biggest animal translocation in history - when 6000 animals were introduced in the 1980s - and today holds more than 10 000 animals.
Morokolo Game Lodge is situated on the Black Rhino Reserve, a private concession that was incorporated into Pilanesberg in 2004. Access to this 2 000ha piece of bushveld paradise is only granted to guests staying at the handful of lodges in the reserve, while the lodges are also able to traverse the vast expanses of the national park.
Named after the pretty num-num flowers that grow around the lodge, Morokolo offers tasteful, modern African-style accommodation in eight luxury thatch and stone units. The units are tall and steepled, creating an immense feeling of space, while the large windows dominating their upper halves let in plenty of natural light.
Six double rooms sleep guests in King-size or twin beds, while the two family rooms make use of the extra vertical space by adding a loft room with twin beds.
In each room, the interior styling is clever and interesting, with the beds set up against a freestanding wall that wraps around to enclose a full en-suite bathroom. After getting back from an exciting safari, a soothing rinse in the outdoor shower (available in most rooms) is a fitting way to refresh. Delightful stone baths are an attractive feature of all of the bathrooms, which also have the advantage of double basins.
Between safaris, guests can recline in the comfortable indoor armchairs or on the patios, looking out for birds fluttering around in the veld.
Although the star attraction at Morokolo is the safari experience, the open-plan main lodge offers plenty in the way of entertainment. Guests have the choice of settling down in front of a satellite television (with DVD player) in the lounge, taking a plunge in the swimming pool or Jacuzzi, or potting a few balls at the pool table in the bar area. A variety of board games are also available, so guests young and old will be kept thoroughly busy.
The stuff that safari dreams are made of, twice-daily game drives - conducted by trained guides - will get you in touch with a huge range of wildlife, including the Big Five and specials such as wild dog and cheetah. Walking safaris are available for those who want a more intimate connection with the bush.
A hearty African breakfast, dinner and high tea each day, served daily at the restaurant or at the outdoor braai area, provide plenty of fuel for the safari fire, with lunch available as an optional extra.
To add a little more spice to your stay, head to Sun City, where attractions include the Valley of the Waves, shopping, world-class golf and much more, or take a spectacular sunrise glide over the park in a hot-air balloon.
No children under 6 years on game drives.
Morokolo Game Lodge is a luxury lodge situated in the unspoilt bushveld of the Pilanesberg National Park, half an hour's drive from the famous Sun City. Accommodation is offered in eight freestanding luxury chalets. The lodge is just two-and-a-half hours from Johannesburg, making it a very convenient Big Five safari destination. Guests at Morokolo can expect close up encounters with a wild variety of wildlife, while enjoying full-board luxury accommodation and delicious African cuisine.
The gravel roads leading to the lodge are suitable for all vehicles.
Nearby: Sun City, golf, hot-air ballooning, quad biking, clay pigeon shooting, archery.


The main question to solve is how to transform the huge amount of data into useful information to decision-makers. Applications can range from very different areas like food production or animal welfare to sustainability or climate change impact and it is expected to increase in future. Many treatments of this subject fail to describe why and how the concerned OR methods works effectively in the context of practice. The scope of this special issue is to provide an overview of real applications of agro-BigData in Agriculture or in the Agri-food industry supporting effectively decision-making processes.
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All papers will be peer-reviewed and assessed against the normal criteria for publication in Computers and Electronics in Agriculture Journal, Elsevier. All manuscripts and any supplementary material should be submitted through the new Elsevier submission, editorial and peer-review system Evise. Once the submission window is open, by end of March 2017, authors select "BigData and DSS in Agriculture" when they reach the "Article Type" step in the submission process. The Evise website is located here.


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Shop closures are due to start by the end of the year.
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Around 4,500 jobs are at risk at bookmaker William Hill after it announced plans to axe 700 betting shops across the UK.
The group warned a "large number of redundancies" are expected and it has begun consultation meetings with the 4,500 affected staff .
William Hill blamed the closures on the Government's decision to slash the maximum stake on controversial fixed-odds betting terminals (FOTBs) to £2 in April, which has hammered bookmakers' sales.
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On its store closure plans, the group said: "This follows the Government's decision to reduce the maximum stake on B2 gaming products to £2 on 1 April 2019.
"Since then the company has seen a significant fall in gaming machine revenues, in line with the guidance given when the Government's decision was announced in May 2018."
A list of which shops are to close is expected later in the year following the consultation period, with the first closures happening before the end of the year.


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Villagers protest against US allied militia in Syria
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COP27 summit is shaken up by march in demand of urgent measures
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British environmentalists stop protests on London freeway
London, Nov 11 (Prensa Latina) The British environmentalist group that has interrupted traffic on a London freeway for the past four days announced on Friday that it will stop the protests so as to give the government time to think about its responsibility with the environment.
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French communists support union protest for salary increase
Paris, Nov 9 (Prensa Latina) The French Communist Party (PCF) called for mobilization in support of the strike called by unions in demand of a wage increase.
People in Syria protest against US-allied separatist militia
Damascus, Nov 3 (Prensa Latina) The eviction of dozens of families by the so-called US-supported Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) unleashed protests in the northern Syrian town of Qamishli.


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January 2011 Catalogue
ARTHUR HONEGGER (1892-1955): Violin Sonatas No. 1, H.17, No. 2, H.24 and in D Minor, H.3, Sonata in D Minor for Solo Violin, H.143.
Catalogue Number: 01M051
Reference: 8.572192
Description: The three sonatas with piano occupy a mere seven years, from 1912-19, at the beginning of Honegger's compositional career and show him progressing from Wagnerian chromaticism and the modality of Fauré and Debussy to an interest in polytonality and concision in the Third (at 12 minutes, half the length of "No. 0" and nine minutes shorter than No. 2) while the solo sonata, written under the influence of the beginning of WW II in 1940, is an austere, mournful and, in the finale, frantic, work which pays direct tribute to Bach. Laurence Kayaleh (violin), Paul Stewart (piano).
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Wildcat PTSA News: Holiday Concert | Skate Party Success
Posted on December 21, 2018 January 11, 2019 by smittyjd23
Seasons Greetings, Payne parents and staff.
HOLIDAY CONCERT. The day of the Winter Wonderland show is here. Doors open at 2 p.m., and the show starts at 2:30 p.m. You'll hear holiday classics like Jingle Bells and Frosty the Snowman, poetry and a Kwanzaa presentation. And for fans of the Hokey Pokey, get ready to have your minds blown; the PK3 classes will sing the Winter Hokey Pokey live.
HOW WE ROLL. About 200 members of the Payne community turned out Wednesday night for the skate party fundraiser at Temple Hills Skate Palace. The PTSA earned nearly $1,000, and the money will be spent on field trips.
SEE YOU NEXT YEAR. Today is officially winter and the days are now getting longer. School is out until Jan. 2. When asked what parents and students could do during the break to foster learning, PK3 teacher Ms. Stokes shared this advice:
"Read daily, write in a journal, and have conversations with your child. Enjoy!"
Happy Holidays and Happy New Year from the Payne PTSA.
Wildcat PTSA News: 3 Stars for Payne | Big Yellow Bin
PAYNE EARNS 3 STARS.
For the first time, standardized school report cards are measuring the school performance of all public schools, DCPS and charter. Payne scored 3 out of 5 stars for last year's performance. So is 3 stars good? "It's a great start," Principal Byrd told parents Wednesday evening.
Byrd said she hopes and expects that the school will score higher in the future. Already this year she and her staff are closely tracking student progress and she is encouraged by beginning of year testing results.
She's particularly frustrated about declining math scores, however. The percentage of students approaching, meeting, or exceeding expectations on the PARCC dropped in 2017-18 from the previous year. On the positive side, Payne students do appear to be improving more rapidly in math than their peers in other public schools.
Byrd sent out a detailed explanation of the report card to the Payne community via email on Sunday. For the report card click here. Here are some things you might not have heard.
How does Payne stack up against its neighbors?
Only 27% of schools earned 4 or 5 stars.
Only 8% of schools earned 5 stars.
5 stars: Maury, School-Within-School
4 stars: Brent, Ludlow-Taylor, Two Rivers 4th Street and Watkins
3 stars: Miner, Capitol Hill Montessori, J.O. Wilson, Tyler and Two Rivers Young
48 Minutes of play time? Payne's Report Card notes 48 minutes per week of physical activity, but that's a mistake Principal Byrd is correcting the record on. K-5 students receive 150 minutes a week of recess time (30 minutes x 5 days), plus 45 minutes per week during physical education class, she said. K-5 grades also receive an additional 45 minutes per week because Playworks visits their classroom and leads recreational activity, Principal Byrd said. PK grades get 60 minutes of recess per day and 45 minutes per week with Dr. Crumb in Phys-Ed.
Is attendance getting better? Payne has better than average daily attendance: 91% of students attend school each day. But Payne is below average when measuring the percentage of students who are in attendance for at least 90 percent of school days. About two thirds of Payne students reach that goal, and the D.C. average is slightly higher at 70 percent.
Have a question about the Payne report card? Email Principal Byrd at stephanie.byrd@dc.gov
NO AFTERCARE DEC. 21. There is no aftercare on Friday, Dec. 21. That's the same day as the Winter Wonderland holiday concert, which starts at 2:30 p.m.
MORE BOOKS: With the support of the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, the PTSA purchased over $5,600 worth of books this week for every grade, from PK3 to 5th Grade, the Deaf and Hard of Hearing classrooms, and the BES classroom.
BOOK GIVEAWAY. A free book giveaway is happening today from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at Eastern High School, 1700 E. Capitol St. N.E. This is Eastern's Sixth Annual Give the Gift of Books event. Students and community members may select free books as holiday gifts for family and friends. Gift wrapping is available for free. Local businesses will be on-hand to sell gifts, too.
CLOTHES DONATIONS. A big yellow bin sits just south of Payne, where you can drop off bags of clothes. It's a Planet Aid bin. The organization, started in 1997, sells your donations on the wholesale used clothes market, and they often end up in developing countries. The organization is reducing the 14 million tons of textiles that end up in landfills every year in the United States. Rotting clothes in landfills create methane, which is a greenhouse gas. The organization accepts any article of clothing that isn't dirty, wet or moldy, even underwear.
MORE IMPORTANT DATES
Tonight: Thankful To Give spaghetti dinner, 4-6:30 p.m. Help put together care packages for D.C.'s homeless.
Dec. 17: Payne open house for prospective parents at 9:30 a.m. Interested in volunteering? Email Carolyn Bowen.
Dec. 19: Holiday Skate Party, 5-9 p.m. at the Temple Hills Skating Palace in Temple Hills, Md. You can still buy tickets at school on Monday morning or Sign up and pay online here. Tickets also will be available at the door.
Dec. 21: Winter Wonderland concert, 2:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Dec. 24-Jan. 1: Winter break


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Interview: David Mitchell, Precentor and director of music, Holy Trinity Pro-Cathedral, Brussels
'I find music and biblical study inseparable. I can't do one and not the other'
We have a great ministry team here — nice to work with. I'm responsible for Holy Trinity's music, with direct oversight of two of four Sunday services, where I lead the singers and sometimes play, though we have other organists, too. These two services have different flavours: the first is popular cathedral-style with traditional hymns, anthems, and worship songs; the second is bilingual English-French, with Afro-Pentecostal praise and worship, mission songs, and spirituals.
We have monthly evensong, and end-of-term events each year. At Christmas, our festival of carols, with a 35-piece orchestra, packs the church. On Good Friday, we sing a Bach Passion — alternately Matthäus and Johannes — together with the amazing Baroque musicians of the nearby Conservatoire Royale. Then it's trumpets and drums for Easter. At the end of June, our morning service is a Viennese mass by Mozart or Haydn, with a small orchestra. We also have an annual Messiah, directed by one of our singers.
I also compose Christmas carols, hymn arrangements, worship songs, children's songs, service settings, and psalm-settings.
I was born and grew up amid the hills of Renfrewshire, between St Mungo's green city and the sea. In my early twenties, the Lord pulled me from the mire, blessed me, and said: "Call on me, and I will show you great and unsearchable things that you do not know." The Psalms became central to my Bible-reading.
I read English literature and music, and then theology, and then went to teach in Bulawayo, where I began to teach myself Hebrew. One day, 30 years ago, when my study door was open to the wind swaying the palm trees in my garden, I sat with the Hebrew Psalms open in front of me. I fell into a deep reverie, wondering whether their music could ever be traced. Determined to discover more, I returned to Britain to do a Master's in biblical interpretation, and a doctorate in the Hebrew Bible.
My first book, The Message of the Psalter: An eschatological programme in the book of Psalms, proposed that the book of Psalms wasn't an ad hoc collection of Israelite devotional lyrics, but had an underlying narrative about the coming of a bridegroom-messiah, his brief reign, his violent death, the scattering of Israel in the wilderness, their subsequent regathering and imperilment, and the appearance of a heavenly conqueror who summons the nations to worship in Zion.
Critics said that this was a Christian interpretation of the Psalms, but I maintained that this narrative is found from the Caananite Baal Cycle, through the prophets, into rabbinic literature. The idea of a messianic meta-narrative in the Psalms has since become widely accepted.
With the doctorate in hand, I asked myself how to put this into practice. Friends studying the New Testament found it easy. The New Testament is all about teachers and preachers; so they became teachers and preachers. But there are no teachers or preachers in the Psalms: just righteous kings and directors of music. No one was advertising for a righteous king. But I'd already been a pastoral musician for years. In fact, every church I ever visited said: "You play the organ? Will you lead our music?"
So I continued in my role as director of music in a central Edinburgh church, ran a recording studio in the Pleasance, worked with John Bell on a project for remetricising the Psalms, and composed a Christmas Cantata. A group of Edinburgh folk funded a recording of it as a gift for the new Scottish Parliament in 1999.
In 2000, I married, and moved temporarily to Brussels, till my wife finished a medical degree at Louvain. I got a teaching job here, was appointed Director of Music for the afternoon service in 2001, then, in 2006, for all of Holy Trinity. And I'm still here today. We have two daughters, and I envy their easy fluency in French, English, and Dutch.
Here, we think Brexit is tragic. The European Union is becoming increasingly Anglophone: most EU meetings here are now in English. David Cameron secured a good deal for Britain. Our contribution to the EU was widely appreciated: we were seen as vital to protect the Union from German dominance. And, with all this in our favour, we followed empty promises to become a Euro-pariah, and are now desperately looking for friends. Most of my British friends are taking Irish or Belgian citizenship. I don't need to, since my wife and children have Belgian passports.
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I continue writing. My search for the lost music of the psalms took me through ancient synagogue and church psalmody. I discovered the work of the French musicologist Suzanne Haïk-Vantoura, and knew enough to realise that her insights were vital. In 2015, I published The Songs of Ascents: Psalms 120 to 134 in the worship of Jerusalem's temples. As a biblical scholar and period-performance musical director, I reconstruct how these psalms were performed in Israelite worship, including the temple melody for each of the 15 psalms.
Then there is Messiah ben Joseph, the suffering messiah of rabbinic Judaism. The prevailing wisdom was that the figure was post-Christian. But I found this hard to believe. Why would the rabbis invent a Galilean messiah who dies and rises again? So my publications between 2004 and 2009 concentrated on ben Joseph, a subject central to the messianism of the Psalms. Last year, I gathered this into one 142,000-word volume, Messiah ben Joseph, to show that his origins lie in the Pentateuch.
This summer, I'm preparing parts to part-perform Christmas Cantata in Holy Trinity at Advent. It tells the story of the incarnation from the pre-existence of the divine Logos to the future glory of Jerusalem. It's scored for soli, chorus, continuo trio (piano, bass, and drums), and orchestra, and employs the whole gamut of contemporary music — barbershop, bossanova, soca, highlife, bhangra, mbaqanga, R and B, and more. We'll do it with a mixture of recorded backing track and live orchestra.
Each October, Holy Trinity celebrates two English saints, martyred at Brussels: Nurse Edith Cavell, shot at Schaerbeek in 1915, and William Tyndale, strangled and burnt at Vilvoorde in 1536. When the Cavell Centenary celebration group asked me for a musical commemoration of Cavell's death, I wrote a 20-minute Mass for soli, chorus, and 18-piece orchestra in neo-Viennese style. Last year, I also wrote a short English Communion Service for voices: In Memoriam William Tyndale.
I find music and biblical study inseparable. I can't do one and not the other. It's maybe a left-brain, right-brain thing. But it's also linked to my conviction that music is heavenly speech. Our scale-system — seven modes of seven notes — came not from ancient Greece, but from Sumer, where King Shulgi of Ur, in the 21st-century BC, said that he received it from heaven. In ancient thought, seven is the number of heaven, and four is the number of earth. Melody, with its compounded sevens, is the language of the stars. Combined with rhythm, in twos and fours, it makes a channel between heaven and earth. The ultimate director of music, the mnatsea, in the Psalms, is the Lord Jesus, who leads the morning stars in the praises of the Father.
So, I'm a biblical scholar who directs choirs and orchestras, writes polyphony, and works with Cubase; and I'm a musical director who studies the Bible, rabbinics, and Masoretics. I don't find any problem moving between Hebrew cosmology and Cubase, but my wife thinks I dwell on another plane. She says, "If it's not in crotchets or Hebrew, it doesn't register with you!"
If I could meet anyone who ever lived, it would be the Lord Jesus. I've everything to thank him for, and questions only he can answer. I'd tell him how we long for his appearing and his Kingdom. When that day comes, maybe Bach and Mozart will have time to talk. And praises will be sung in Jerusalem.
David Mitchell was talking to Terence Handley MacMath.
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The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific 2023 for Dispute Resolution (Malaysia)
AmerBON handles a diverse range of disputes, from commercial and criminal defence cases to constitutional and public interest litigation. The 'meticulous' practice is instructed by government-linked companies and statutory commissions. Praised as 'confident, knowledgeable and reliable', Edmund Bon Tai Soon, who has experience in civil litigation, jointly leads the team alongside Amer Hamzah Bin Arshad, who regularly advises and defends clients in criminal trials and appeals.
Practice head(s):
Edmund Bon Tai Soon; Amer Hamzah Bin Arshad
'Hands-on law firm. Meticulous and provide great services.'
'Edmund Bon Tai Soon is confident, knowledgeable and reliable. Practical approach to handling disputes. Great client engagement and accessibility. Skilled litigation lawyer.'
'Team work is very good. The lawyers are very supportive, explain and advise on the legal point of view of each case.'
Heidy Quah Gaik Li
Go Chean Hwa
Nur Qyira Izzati binti Yusri and 16 others
Chong Ton Sin & Ngeo Boon Lin
Nirvana Jalil Ghani
Mohamed Khairuzzaman
Muhammad Azamuddin bin Mad Sofi
Bestinet Sdn Bhd
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman
Infthira (JB) Sdn Bhd
Mantab Marine Resources Bhd & Dato' Tan Lik Houe
Tamileswaaran a/l Ravi Kumar
Represented a client in a criminal charge and successfully obtained an order of discharged not amounting to acquittal from the Sessions Court.
Represented a client in a stay and habeas corpus application against the Immigration Department.
Chambers & Partners Asia-Pacific 2023
Malaysia > Dispute Resolution > Ranked Individuals:
Edmund Bon Tai Soon of AmerBON Advocates has a diverse practice acting on civil litigation, corporate litigation, fraud and human rights matters.
"Edmund is knowledgeable, meticulous, experienced, confident, responsive, has great communication skills and is a great service provider. As a client, we are happy with him, his firm and his legal service."
"Edmund is responsive and strong in forming legal arguments."
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2022
AmerBon Advocates is renowned for its civil and human rights, and criminal litigation practices. Particularly, its specialist business and human rights (BHR) team has been advocating with the Malaysian government to formulate national action plans on BHR. The firm is also experienced in handling advocacy on a wide range of other legal issues, from international law, and constitutional and administrative law, to commercial and corporate disputes, and construction and land claims. Last year, the team was engaged in various contentious matters involving corporate fraud, white-collar crimes and anti-money laundering prosecutions. Its criminal law set has been busy defending clients in high-profile, high-stakes criminal prosecutions. For example, the team counselled Sabah's former Chief Minister and won him an acquittal last June of nearly 50 corruption and money-laundering charges. The firm spends nearly 40% of its time and income on pro bono work in public interest cases.
Co-founders and partners Amer Hamzah and Edmund Bon are leading and respected figures in the market, particularly for criminal law and human rights law, respectively.
In the white-collar crime space, the firm has been representing Datuk Seri Panglima Abdul Azeez bin Abdul Rahim (Azeez) at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court in defending serval charges, including three offences under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act (MACCA), nine offences under the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA). The total sum involved is RM144.5 million.
In commercial and transactions, the firm is representing the majority shareholder of GS Realty, one of the biggest estate agencies in Malaysia, in defending a suit on minority oppression filed by a minority shareholder of the firm. This matter is significant because it raises the question of whether the effect of the Valuers, Appraisers and Estate Agents Act 1981 would apply to a case of minority oppression under a select section of the Companies Act 2016.
In a notable triumph, the firm successfully represented a number of ex-employees of Menteri Besar Incorporated (MBI) in defending claims alleged by MBI over breaches of trust and fiduciary duties, and conspiracy to injure. This landmark ruling of a seven-year litigation was a groundbreaking judgment that established the legal position on a 'corporation sole'.
Recent publishable clients of the firm include FGV Holdings, Kimberly-Clark Corporation, NWP Holdings and SWM Greentech.
Client feedback: "It is prompt in identifying the issue and dispute, quick to advise us on the next course of action, honest in its deliverables and manages its associates well in preparing the document needed." – Government and regulatory
"The firm and its founders' focus are not only on being great legal practitioners but on matters integral to society especially human rights. This is proven by their pro bono work which is encouraged throughout the firm which gives young upcoming lawyers a chance to expand their contribution outside the courts. They work well with civil society, governments, and multiple stakeholders encouraged and led by Edmund Bon and Amer Hamzah." – Government and regulatory
"Responsive to queries. Timely action taken." – Real estate
Edmund Bon
"Passionate and well-versed on human rights and labour matters."
"Quick to understand the dispute and identify solutions."
"Edmund Bon being a practising lawyer, is an activist and a director of The Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights (MCCHR) which he co-founded in 2011. His talents in diplomacy clearly showed during the National Consultations dialogue attended by Government Officials and Civil Society. Looking at the team he has built, also shows a capable leader and mentor, someone who is not afraid to push boundaries and it is reflected in the team."
"Accessible, knowledgeable, decisive."
"Practical and solution-oriented."
Noted for:
Commercial and Transactions
Highly Recommended for:
The disputes practice at AmerBON is comprised of a criminal law set led by Amer Hamzah Bin Arshad and a civil set led by Edmund Bon Tai Soon. The firm stands out for handling corporate fraud, white-collar crime and money laundering prosecutions, as well as shareholder disputes, public interest litigation and occupational health and safety cases.
'Experience and knowledge in litigation, corporate and human rights – an important, unique combination that is key to business operation (especially in the space of emerging sustainability and the ESG agenda).'
'The teamwork is excellent. They are very responsive and communicate with the client efficiently. They answer all queries and advise their client on the strategy of the case.'
'The firm comprises a team with members who always bring fresh and modern ideas to best cater to the clients' needs. Unlike most firms in Malaysia, it has managed to be up to date without the cost of compromising experience and expertise. They represent you to get the best outcome possible, with competitive fees.'
Bersih & Adil Network Sdn Bhd, Malaysian Academic movement (Gerak), Suara Inisiatif Sdn Bhd (Suaram), The Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall (KLSCAH), Save Rivers Sdn Bhd, The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) & Persatuan Aliran Kesedaran Negara (Aliran)
Nurul Rifayah Binti Muhammad Iqbal & 17 others
Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun and Dato' Mohd Rashid Hasnon
Asylum Access Berhad (operating as Asylum Access) and Aimal Sdn Bhd (operating as Amnesty International Malaysia)
Valarmathy a/p Supramaniam
Muhammad Aiman Hafizi
Datuk Seri Panglima Abdul Azeez bin Abdul Rahim
Amirruddin bin Nin
Yio Lim Choong, Gam Chai Ling, Low Rui Tai, Liew San Yuan & Ng Wee Hau
NWP Holdings Bhd
SWM Greentech Sdn Bhd
Acted for the clients in a claim by the plaintiffs (MBI) to return RM2.7 million. MBI alleged that the clients committed breaches of trust and fiduciary duties, and conspiracy to injure. The clients succeeded in resisting the claim in the apex Federal Court.
Acting for the client in the on-going court actions connected to a dispute among the shareholders and directors: the validity of an Extraordinary General Meeting is being challenged.
Acted for Datuk Seri Panglima Abdul Azeez bin Abdul Rahim, charged with corruption and money laundering offences in the total sum of RM144.5 million.
Edmund Bon Tai Soon of AmerBON Advocates has a diverse practice acting on civil litigation, fraud and human rights matters. One client praises his "clear understanding of institutional structures in Malaysia."
The firm continued to build its portfolio of environmental-related litigations, with P Tech Resources engaging their assistance in several highly-publicised prosecutions relating to the pollution of the Kim Kim river. In one case, the firm represented a director of P Tech. This matter examines the legal question on what is the extent of directors' duties of due diligence. It will also set precedent on how river pollution is tested and whether such evidence will be judicially accepted by the courts. In two other separate but related cases, the firm defended the entire company and its directors in these landmark matters. These cases are the first time that civil claims are brought so extensively for environmental pollution and will impact the way Malaysian law interprets tortious activities. It will also set the groundwork for the admission of business and human rights concepts into Malaysia's jurisprudence on the 'polluter pay' principle.
In a notable triumph, the firm managed to use the litigation process to obtain citizenship status for one of its clients after the court granted him leave to pursue a judicial review against the government. The AmerBon lawyers are also currently advocating for the speaker and the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives in a case brought by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia in respect of their appointments.
Another interesting commercial litigation had the team represent Willowcrest Management in a suit against the Government of Malaysia over an oral agreement for the lease of a prime plot of land in Kuala Lumpur. It is noteworthy because an oral agreement to lease land is being enforced against the government.
Recent publishable clients of the firm include Digi Telecommunications, FGV Palm Industries, SWM Environment and the United Nations Development Programme.
Client feedback:
"It came up with a very comprehensive analysis and sound policy recommendations, based on its engagement with key stakeholders and parliamentarians, their pro-bono legal assistance experience in advocating for the marginalised groups and religious minorities in Malaysia, as well as their proven reputation as lawyers committed in the realisation of justice, rule of law and human rights." – Government and regulatory
"Edmund is not only a great legal practitioner, but he is a genuine activist and a change maker. He generates champions of human rights across Southeast Asia. When he was with our organisation, he pushed so hard to enable changes in its institutional sets. I appreciate that he has devoted his legal practices to assist the marginalised groups and minorities."
"He is a very good criminal lawyer. He has good knowledge, is apt to learn and has good litigation skills."
Amer Hamzah Arshad and Edmund Bon coordinate the dispute resolution team at AmerBON. Recent work for the firm has included corporate fraud, white-collar crime and prosecutions for money laundering. Associate New Sin Yew is described as 'outstanding' and complements the offering with experience in capital markets, constitutional and commercial law. A recent highlight concerns its representation of Tan Sri Musa Aman in a case concerning AMLA legislation. Notably, the firm maintains a dedicated 'business and human rights' unit which promotes UN Guiding Principles.
Amer Hamzah Arshad; Edmund Bon
'Be it a pro-bono or paid case; poor or rich clients, the lawyers in AmerBon put in the time, commitment and effort to assist their clients. These are some qualities that differentiate them from other firms and lawyers. They also have been advisers to human rights cases and have significantly helped civil society in public litigation campaigns. Their experience and personality situate them as among the top human rights lawyers'.
'Very responsive and always provide relevant advice beyond routine parameters'.
'The team led by Mr Edmund Bon Tai Soon has demonstrated professional practice beyond normal expectations. They have rich experience in handling politically sensitive issues in a legal context, especially those related to social compliance, human rights and forced labour'.
Low Thiam Hock
Saw Lee Nen
Koh Chee Chong
Poh Gaik Lye
Siow Chung Peng
P Tech Resources Sdn Bhd and one of its directors, Sim Wei Der
Faekah Binti Haji Husin & 6 Ors
Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara (National Visual Arts Gallery)
Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Musa bin Haji Aman (former Chief Minister of Sabah)
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) (National Water Services Commission Malaysia)
Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd
Acted and represented Tan Sri Musa Aman pertaining to allegations of bribery under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).
Represented Poh Gaik Lye with a securities offence under section 87A(a) of the Securities Industry Act 1983 (SIA) for using a scheme to defraud Liqua Health Corporation Berhad (LHCB) of RM12 million.
Acted for P Tech in their civil and criminal suit against P Tech and its directors including the Government of Malaysia and the State Government of Johor on environmental pollution issues where it was alleged to have been caused by illegal chemical waste dumping at the Kim Kim River in Pasir Gudang of Johor Malaysia.
Edmund Bon Tai Soon has a diverse practice acting on commercial litigation, fraud and human rights matters. He is "an efficient and all-around knowledgeable person whose strengths are his willingness to take up new challenges and think outside of the box," according to one client. Another interviewee appreciates that he "is well known with the judges in the courts and is able to present our arguments effectively."
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Leading Firm 2020 for Dispute Resolution (Malaysia) — The Client's Guide To Law Firms
Made up of experienced litigators, AmerBON's business and human rights group handles a range of corporate, commercial, family, construction, and real estate disputes, as well as criminal law issues. The group also handles public interest cases on a pro bono basis. Amer Hamzah Arshad and Edmund Bon jointly head the team and focus on criminal and civil proceedings respectively.
'When handling our request demonstrated they are not only professional but also willing to go beyond and always try to find the best solutions.'
'Amerbon is professional in is dealings, patient in clarifying legal issues, and will verify and sieve through issues which are not so relevant to pursue the most practical approach.'
'Edmund Bon's leadership is outstanding, he always responds in a timely manner with sensible judgement when giving advice to us. Very practical but at the same time politically sensitive.'
Wu Sor Hwa, Artisan Persona Sdn Bhd, and Primary Capital Sdn Bhd
Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN)
Slag Cement (Southern) Sdn Bhd
Represented Wu Sor Hwa, Artisan Persona Sdn Bhd, and Primary Capital Sdn Bhd in an action to enforce a buy-out clause against the defaulting party.
Acted for Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN) in a judicial review application brought by Hatimuda Sdn Bhd following SPAN's refusal to grant Hatimuda a renewal of a water supply and sewerage permit.
Defended Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd against an occupational safety and health prosecution following a fatality involving a contractor at the cement plant in July 2017.
AmerBon Advocates is renowned for its civil and human rights, and criminal litigation practices. Particularly, its specialist business and human rights (BHR) team has been advocating with the Malaysian government to formulate a national action plan on business and human rights (NAP). The firm is also experienced in handling advocacy on a wide range of other legal issues, from international law, and constitutional and administrative law, to commercial and corporate disputes, and construction and land claims. The firm currently operates as a chambers where clients and solicitors can directly engage the team for expert advocacy in the courts. The firm spends nearly 40% of its time and income to pro bono work in public interest cases.
Co-founders and partners Amer Hamzah Bin Arshad and Edmund Bon are leading and respected figures in the market, particularly for criminal law and human rights law, respectively.
In an ongoing case before the court of appeal, Bon represented Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara (SPAN), the National Water Services Commission Malaysia, in its battle against Hatimuda over the refusal of a renewal application for a water supply and sewerage permit. Bon also recently advised and successfully represented Pahang Cement against a prosecution by the department of occupational safety and health relating to the death of a contract worker at its plant. This case will serve as precedent in providing clarity and as guidance to the responsibilities of the employers and the corresponding duties on the employees to ensure their own safety and wellbeing at the workplace.
"Had a professional approach in reviewing the case, good presentation in the court and good feedback to us." – Commercial and transactions
"AmerBon is passionate about human rights and freedoms. They are knowledgeable about the laws in this area and they are well-connected to the rest of the industry and NGO groups." – Government and regulatory
Edmund Bon: "Impressive depth of knowledge and strong court presentation skills."
New Sin Yew: "Good experience and knowledge of my case and the laws involved."
AmerBON is an advocacy boutique that specialises in criminal and civil cases. Edmund Bon acted for Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim in a tort of misfeasance dispute, and represented the National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE) in employment- and governance-related cases. Amer Hamzah bin Arshad is the firm's criminal law expert.
AmerBON Advocates' dispute resolution practice has been active in the last year. The firm represents clients in all areas of litigation, but best known for its works in commercial and transactions, construction, labour and employment, tax and white-collar crime. The firm is operating as chambers where clients and other solicitor firms would engage them for their expert advocacy in the courts. Both Edmund Bon and Amer Hamzah are key figures within the firm for commercial disputes and white-collar crime.
During the research period, the firm represented Khalid Ibrahim, the former Menteri Besar (Chief Minister) of the State of Selangor, on a striking out application. In another employment dispute case, the firm represented National Union of Bank Employees, a notable trade union on a judicial review case. The firm also advised Georg Fischer on a judicial review against the Industrial Court's decision and sought an order for a higher court to review the decision.
Notable clients of the firm include Georg Fischer and National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE).
Edmund Bon Tai Soon of AmerBON Advocates is noted for his experience in human rights and public interest litigation, while he also takes on corporate, land, defamation and matrimonial cases. Of late, he acted for Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Air Negara on a dispute over the capital contribution to be paid by Khean Soon Construction, in relation to an industrial development project.
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Leading Firm 2017 — The Client's Guide To Law Firms
Boutique Law Firm of the Year 2017, awarded by Asian Legal Business (ALB)'s Malaysia Law Awards
Edmund Bon Tai Soon of AmerBON Advocates is especially noted for his expertise in the human rights sphere and also acts prominently on company law and construction disputes. Praised by sources as "a very eloquent advocate who delivers clear and precise arguments," he recently acted on a complex and high profile divorce action with an estimated GBP220 million at stake.
Litigation Law Firm of the Year 2016, awarded by Asian Legal Business (ALB)'s Malaysia Law Awards
Edmund Bon Tai Soon of AmerBON Advocates is a well-known litigator, highlighted for his involvement in high-profile human rights and other public interest cases. Clients praise him as a "great strategist" who "seems to have a natural ease in skill and astuteness in handling some of the most difficult situations in our courts today".


Charles A. Hartman Fine Art is featuring some of my favorite artists in a Winter Group show that opens December 2, 2015 thru January 30, 2016. I've got two images on the wall, including one of my favorite new prints, Crab Line, 2015, 30×40 inches, photographed in Dutch Harbor Alaska last winter. Other artists include Eva Speer, Holly Andres, Jeffrey Conley, Rachel Davis, and Daniel Robinson to name a few.
This entry was posted in Art Shows, Fishing Related, New Pictures, Press Reports and tagged Alaska, bering sea, crab, crabbing, dutch harbor, exhibition, fish-work, king, landscape.
Thanks to all that came out for my recent opening at Charles A. Hartman Fine Art in Portland, Oregon. The show is up thru Saturday, November 29, closed on Thanksgiving but open Black Friday 1-5 pm for those who missed it. The following are install shots along with snaps from the opening made by Eugenie Frerichs. Really happy to have received some nice press from National Geographic Proof Blog, the Portland Mercury, along with upcoming coverage by Lenscratch, Harpers, and more. A selection of images from Wildlife will also be heading to the AIPAD Photography Show during April 2015 in New York City. Thanks to everyone for the support!
Wildlife at Charles Hartman Fine Art. photos: Corey Arnold.
This entry was posted in Art Shows, Awards/ Honors, Fishing Related, New Pictures, Press Reports and tagged Alaska, arnold, art, corey arnold, exhibition, fish, fishing, gallery, ocean, photographer, photography, pictures, sea, shark, water, west coast, wildlife.
The latest issue of New York Magazine published a couple of my images from Maui. The shorebreak was meaty that day, Clark Little worthy, and the local kids were hitting it pretty hard via bodyboard.
This entry was posted in assignments, Press Reports, travel journals and tagged arnold, bodyboard, corey, maui, new york magazine, photo, photography, shorebreak, skimboard, travel.
Photo Center Northwest in Seattle will be holding a benefit this Friday. It has the makings of a great show with work represented from some of the great photography galleries in the U.S. including Yossi Milo, Clampart, Fraenkel, and Charles Hartman. I will have a piece After All Night 20×29 inches, framed in Walnut from my Graveyard Point series in the live auction.
"Connect The Dots" brings those creating photography (artists) together with those experiencing photography (audience), through cocktails, conversation, a plated dinner, silent and live auction, and a raise the paddle donation opportunity. This year, in addition to highlighting photographers we support and who support us, we are featuring ten photography galleries locally and nationally who are an important part of the arts ecosystem. PCNW will be announcing a new program at the benefit that creates opportunities for artists and audiences to connect.
Featured programs include Charles A Hartman Fine Art, Portland, OR; G. Gibson Gallery, Seattle; MIA Gallery, Seattle; Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco; Scott Nichols Gallery, San Francisco; Craig Krull, Los Angeles; Clampart, New York and others. Donating artists include Shen Wei, Jock Sturges, Sylvia Plachy, Meghann Riepenhoff, Jenny Riffle, Gerald Slota, Glenn Rudolph, Corey Arnold and others.
This entry was posted in Art Shows, Awards/ Honors, Press Reports and tagged auction, corey arnold, exhibition, gallery, graveyard point, seattle.
Last spring, Sunset Magazine sent me to Monterey Bay and the world famous Monterey Bay Aquarium for a story about how the once depleted bay has become one of the West Coast's foremost coastal sanctuaries. Read the article at Sunset Mag online here.
This entry was posted in assignments, Featured, travel journals and tagged aquarium, arnold, Bay, conservation, discovery, fish, forest, julie packard, kelp, magazine, marine biology, monterey, ocean, oceanography, photo, photography, pictures, research, reserve, sea, seafood, sustainable, water.
This entry was posted in Fishing Related, Press Reports and tagged Alaska, angel, arnold, boat, catch, commercial, commercial fishing, corey, corey arnold, coreyfishes, crab, crabbing, death, discovery, fish, fisherman, fishing, france, hug, ice, magazine, mountain, ocean, photo, photographer, photography, pictures, portfolio, régards, salmon, sea, seagull, sockeye, water, wave.
Orion Magazine recently published an image I shot on the road in Finnmark, Norway a while back. If you've never read Orion, its time. You won't regret it! Above is the contents spread in the Nov/December 2013 issue out now.
This entry was posted in assignments, Press Reports, travel journals and tagged adventure, Arctic, environmental, finnmark, ice, landscape, love, magazine, norway, orion, road, snow, sparse, spread, trip, white, winter.
Saveur Magazine on Bering Sea Crabbing!
The December holiday issue of Saveur magazine is out on the newstands now. They featured a story I wrote about my crabbing days in the Bering Sea aboard the f/v Rollo along with 7 pages of photos including a couple never before seen images. It was a great experience working with one of my favorite food mags. Happy T- Givin!
This entry was posted in assignments, Featured, Fishing Related, New Pictures, Press Reports and tagged adventure, Alaska, alaska seafood, aleutians, arnold, bairdi, Bristol Bay, catch, cold, commercial fishing, corey, corey arnold, coreyfishes, crab, crabber, crabbing, crabby, dark, deadliest, deadliest catch, discovery, dutch harbor, foodie, king, legs, magazine, ocean, opilio, photo, photographer, photography, pictures, pots, raingear, red, rollo, saveur, sea, seafood, stack, story, wave, weather, writing.
Our appetite for food imagery is voracious. The popularity of cooking programs, foodie blogs, and pictures of food on social media reflects some of the ways our current encounters with food and food issues have become increasingly visual. Food trucks, farmers markets, and community gardens have redesigned the urban food-scape. When mediated through the lens of a camera, our cultural relationship with food is transformed into a complex single-sensory engagement that is guided by sight but charged with personal, political, and sensual associations. The eleven artists in See Food experiment with this visual investment in the power of food by exploring both its formal qualities and its cultural relevance.
Mark Menjivar, Emily Peacock, and Emily Sloan look to food as a raw expression of identity and personal taste, while others, such as Jonathan Blaustein and Nolan Calisch, use food to challenge the current modes and costs of industrial production and suggest alternative commercial models. By fusing food to plate, Damaris Booth's ceramic sculptures play with the ephemeral nature of leftovers and consider how quickly a desired dish becomes refuse. In Andrzej Maciejewski's modern take on sixteenth-century Flemish paintings, fruits and vegetables are catalogued, certified, and labeled to adhere to a standardized definition of nature. These artists create images that are both still lifes and portraits, indicative of their individual experiences and engagements with the meaning of food today.
This entry was posted in Art Shows, Press Reports and tagged action, art, commercial fishing, coreyfishes, danger, fish, fish-work, fisher, fisherman, houston, mackerel, night, sardines, sea, show, spain, spanish, vigo, water, work.
Norwegian/Hollywood director Tommy Wirkola and Norwegian actor Pål Sverre just happened to be along for the ride!
This entry was posted in assignments, Featured, New Pictures, Press Reports and tagged actor, adventure, baja, cage diving, california, corey, corey arnold, coreyfishes, dead snow, director, famous, fear, fish, fv islander, great, guadalupe, hansel and gretel, island, magazine, norwegian, ocean, pål sverre, photo, photographer, photography, pictures, predator, san diego, sea, shark, tommy wirkola, tourism, water, white, white pointer.
Instagram posted a recent interview about my Project Pressure sponsored journey to Svalbard in September, where I spent 3 weeks documenting the glacial landscape. You can find the interview here.
Photo by Corey Arnold. Ice Cave in Svalbard for Project Pressure.
When not on the road or in the air, Corey Arnold (@arni_coraldo) spends his days captaining a commercial salmon fishing vessel in Bristol Bay, Alaska. For about five months each year, however, Corey is dispatched to photograph some of the coldest and most remote corners of the globe. When packing for his expeditions, Corey always leaves room for his iPhone and uses Instagram to share a window into his travels. "Instagram has been a great way to post a behind the scenes look at my life on the road." Recently, Corey spent several weeks in Svalbard, Norway, documenting glaciers for @projectpressure, a non-profit creating an interactive glacier archive to better understand climate change. "Mountains of sheer rock rise straight up from the sea surrounded by endless miles of calving glaciers. Meanwhile reindeer, arctic, foxes and polar bears roam the shores." Read more about Corey at blog.instagram.com, and follow his adventures on Instagram: @arni_coraldo.
This entry was posted in assignments, New Pictures, travel journals and tagged arni_coraldo, cold, corey, corey arnold, coreyfishes, glacier, ice, instagram, interview, norway, photo, photographer, photography, pictures, project pressure, science, svalbard.
EARLY WORKS – EXHIBITION AT RAYKO IN SAN FRANCISCO.
A childhood photo of mine, accompanied by text on my photography beginnings documenting fishing adventures with my dad, are included in the group exhibition EARLY WORKS curated by Laura Moya and Laura Valenti Jelen. Previously shown at the Newspace Center for Photography in April, the show has moved down to the RayKo Photo Center in San Francisco, opening October 17th 6-8pm thru November 17th. The exhibition includes works of photographer's earliest childhood experiments with a camera accompanied by stories. Here is a link to the online exhibition.
This entry was posted in Art Shows, Fishing Related and tagged champion sprinklers, childhood, corey, corey arnold, coreyfishes, dad, exhibition, father, fishing, gallery, ocean, pictures, portrait, sea, shark, son, work.


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// Copyright 2015 The Chromium Authors. All rights reserved.
// Use of this source code is governed by a BSD-style license that can be
// found in the LICENSE file.

#include "content/browser/service_manager/service_manager_context.h"

#include <memory>
#include <string>
#include <utility>

#include "base/bind.h"
#include "base/json/json_reader.h"
#include "base/lazy_instance.h"
#include "base/macros.h"
#include "base/memory/ptr_util.h"
#include "base/single_thread_task_runner.h"
#include "content/browser/gpu/gpu_process_host.h"
#include "content/browser/service_manager/merge_dictionary.h"
#include "content/common/service_manager/service_manager_connection_impl.h"
#include "content/grit/content_resources.h"
#include "content/public/browser/browser_thread.h"
#include "content/public/browser/content_browser_client.h"
#include "content/public/browser/utility_process_host.h"
#include "content/public/browser/utility_process_host_client.h"
#include "content/public/common/content_client.h"
#include "content/public/common/service_manager_connection.h"
#include "content/public/common/service_names.mojom.h"
#include "mojo/edk/embedder/embedder.h"
#include "services/catalog/catalog.h"
#include "services/catalog/manifest_provider.h"
#include "services/catalog/public/interfaces/constants.mojom.h"
#include "services/catalog/store.h"
#include "services/device/device_service.h"
#include "services/device/public/interfaces/constants.mojom.h"
#include "services/service_manager/connect_params.h"
#include "services/service_manager/public/cpp/connector.h"
#include "services/service_manager/public/cpp/service.h"
#include "services/service_manager/public/interfaces/service.mojom.h"
#include "services/service_manager/runner/common/client_util.h"
#include "services/service_manager/service_manager.h"

namespace content {

namespace {

base::LazyInstance<std::unique_ptr<service_manager::Connector>>::Leaky
    g_io_thread_connector = LAZY_INSTANCE_INITIALIZER;

void DestroyConnectorOnIOThread() { g_io_thread_connector.Get().reset(); }

void StartUtilityProcessOnIOThread(
    service_manager::mojom::ServiceFactoryRequest request,
    const base::string16& process_name,
    bool use_sandbox) {
  UtilityProcessHost* process_host =
      UtilityProcessHost::Create(nullptr, nullptr);
  process_host->SetName(process_name);
  if (!use_sandbox)
    process_host->DisableSandbox();
  process_host->Start();
  process_host->GetRemoteInterfaces()->GetInterface(std::move(request));
}

void StartServiceInUtilityProcess(
    const std::string& service_name,
    const base::string16& process_name,
    bool use_sandbox,
    service_manager::mojom::ServiceRequest request) {
  service_manager::mojom::ServiceFactoryPtr service_factory;
  BrowserThread::PostTask(
      BrowserThread::IO, FROM_HERE,
      base::Bind(&StartUtilityProcessOnIOThread,
                 base::Passed(MakeRequest(&service_factory)), process_name,
                 use_sandbox));
  service_factory->CreateService(std::move(request), service_name);
}

#if (ENABLE_MOJO_MEDIA_IN_GPU_PROCESS)

// Request service_manager::mojom::ServiceFactory from GPU process host. Must be
// called on
// IO thread.
void RequestGpuServiceFactory(
    service_manager::mojom::ServiceFactoryRequest request) {
  GpuProcessHost* process_host =
      GpuProcessHost::Get(GpuProcessHost::GPU_PROCESS_KIND_SANDBOXED);
  if (!process_host) {
    DLOG(ERROR) << "GPU process host not available.";
    return;
  }

  // TODO(xhwang): It's possible that |process_host| is non-null, but the actual
  // process is dead. In that case, |request| will be dropped and application
  // load requests through ServiceFactory will also fail. Make sure we handle
  // these cases correctly.
  process_host->GetRemoteInterfaces()->GetInterface(std::move(request));
}

void StartServiceInGpuProcess(const std::string& service_name,
                              service_manager::mojom::ServiceRequest request) {
  service_manager::mojom::ServiceFactoryPtr service_factory;
  BrowserThread::PostTask(
      BrowserThread::IO, FROM_HERE,
      base::Bind(&RequestGpuServiceFactory,
                 base::Passed(MakeRequest(&service_factory))));
  service_factory->CreateService(std::move(request), service_name);
}

#endif  // ENABLE_MOJO_MEDIA_IN_GPU_PROCESS

// A ManifestProvider which resolves application names to builtin manifest
// resources for the catalog service to consume.
class BuiltinManifestProvider : public catalog::ManifestProvider {
 public:
  BuiltinManifestProvider() {}
  ~BuiltinManifestProvider() override {}

  void AddServiceManifest(base::StringPiece name, int resource_id) {
    std::string contents =
        GetContentClient()
            ->GetDataResource(resource_id, ui::ScaleFactor::SCALE_FACTOR_NONE)
            .as_string();
    DCHECK(!contents.empty());

    std::unique_ptr<base::Value> manifest_value =
        base::JSONReader::Read(contents);
    DCHECK(manifest_value);

    std::unique_ptr<base::Value> overlay_value =
        GetContentClient()->browser()->GetServiceManifestOverlay(name);
    if (overlay_value) {
      base::DictionaryValue* manifest_dictionary = nullptr;
      bool result = manifest_value->GetAsDictionary(&manifest_dictionary);
      DCHECK(result);
      base::DictionaryValue* overlay_dictionary = nullptr;
      result = overlay_value->GetAsDictionary(&overlay_dictionary);
      DCHECK(result);
      MergeDictionary(manifest_dictionary, overlay_dictionary);
    }

    auto result = manifests_.insert(
        std::make_pair(name.as_string(), std::move(manifest_value)));
    DCHECK(result.second) << "Duplicate manifest entry: " << name;
  }

 private:
  // catalog::ManifestProvider:
  std::unique_ptr<base::Value> GetManifest(const std::string& name) override {
    auto it = manifests_.find(name);
    return it != manifests_.end() ? it->second->CreateDeepCopy() : nullptr;
  }

  std::map<std::string, std::unique_ptr<base::Value>> manifests_;

  DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(BuiltinManifestProvider);
};

class NullServiceProcessLauncherFactory
    : public service_manager::ServiceProcessLauncherFactory {
 public:
  NullServiceProcessLauncherFactory() {}
  ~NullServiceProcessLauncherFactory() override {}

 private:
  std::unique_ptr<service_manager::ServiceProcessLauncher> Create(
      const base::FilePath& service_path) override {
    LOG(ERROR) << "Attempting to run unsupported native service: "
               << service_path.value();
    return nullptr;
  }

  DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(NullServiceProcessLauncherFactory);
};

}  // namespace

// State which lives on the IO thread and drives the ServiceManager.
class ServiceManagerContext::InProcessServiceManagerContext
    : public base::RefCountedThreadSafe<InProcessServiceManagerContext> {
 public:
  InProcessServiceManagerContext() {}

  service_manager::mojom::ServiceRequest Start(
      std::unique_ptr<BuiltinManifestProvider> manifest_provider) {
    service_manager::mojom::ServicePtr embedder_service_proxy;
    service_manager::mojom::ServiceRequest embedder_service_request(
        &embedder_service_proxy);
    service_manager::mojom::ServicePtrInfo embedder_service_proxy_info =
        embedder_service_proxy.PassInterface();
    BrowserThread::GetTaskRunnerForThread(BrowserThread::IO)->PostTask(
        FROM_HERE,
        base::Bind(&InProcessServiceManagerContext::StartOnIOThread, this,
                   base::Passed(&manifest_provider),
                   base::Passed(&embedder_service_proxy_info)));
    return embedder_service_request;
  }

  void ShutDown() {
    BrowserThread::GetTaskRunnerForThread(BrowserThread::IO)->PostTask(
        FROM_HERE,
        base::Bind(&InProcessServiceManagerContext::ShutDownOnIOThread, this));
  }

 private:
  friend class base::RefCountedThreadSafe<InProcessServiceManagerContext>;

  ~InProcessServiceManagerContext() {}

  void StartOnIOThread(
      std::unique_ptr<BuiltinManifestProvider> manifest_provider,
      service_manager::mojom::ServicePtrInfo embedder_service_proxy_info) {
    manifest_provider_ = std::move(manifest_provider);

    base::SequencedWorkerPool* blocking_pool = BrowserThread::GetBlockingPool();
    catalog_.reset(
        new catalog::Catalog(blocking_pool, manifest_provider_.get()));
    service_manager_ = base::MakeUnique<service_manager::ServiceManager>(
        base::MakeUnique<NullServiceProcessLauncherFactory>(),
        catalog_->TakeService());

    service_manager::mojom::ServiceRequest request =
        service_manager_->StartEmbedderService(mojom::kBrowserServiceName);
    mojo::FuseInterface(
        std::move(request), std::move(embedder_service_proxy_info));
  }

  void ShutDownOnIOThread() {
    service_manager_.reset();
    catalog_.reset();
    manifest_provider_.reset();
  }

  std::unique_ptr<BuiltinManifestProvider> manifest_provider_;
  std::unique_ptr<catalog::Catalog> catalog_;
  std::unique_ptr<service_manager::ServiceManager> service_manager_;

  DISALLOW_COPY_AND_ASSIGN(InProcessServiceManagerContext);
};

ServiceManagerContext::ServiceManagerContext() {
  service_manager::mojom::ServiceRequest request;
  if (service_manager::ServiceManagerIsRemote()) {
    mojo::edk::SetParentPipeHandleFromCommandLine();
    request = service_manager::GetServiceRequestFromCommandLine();
  } else {
    std::unique_ptr<BuiltinManifestProvider> manifest_provider =
        base::MakeUnique<BuiltinManifestProvider>();

    static const struct ManifestInfo {
      const char* name;
      int resource_id;
    } kManifests[] = {
      { mojom::kBrowserServiceName, IDR_MOJO_CONTENT_BROWSER_MANIFEST },
      { mojom::kGpuServiceName, IDR_MOJO_CONTENT_GPU_MANIFEST },
      { mojom::kPluginServiceName, IDR_MOJO_CONTENT_PLUGIN_MANIFEST },
      { mojom::kRendererServiceName, IDR_MOJO_CONTENT_RENDERER_MANIFEST },
      { mojom::kUtilityServiceName, IDR_MOJO_CONTENT_UTILITY_MANIFEST },
      { catalog::mojom::kServiceName, IDR_MOJO_CATALOG_MANIFEST },
    };

    for (size_t i = 0; i < arraysize(kManifests); ++i) {
      manifest_provider->AddServiceManifest(kManifests[i].name,
                                            kManifests[i].resource_id);
    }
    for (const auto& manifest :
         GetContentClient()->browser()->GetExtraServiceManifests()) {
      manifest_provider->AddServiceManifest(manifest.name,
                                            manifest.resource_id);
    }
    in_process_context_ = new InProcessServiceManagerContext;
    request = in_process_context_->Start(std::move(manifest_provider));
  }
  ServiceManagerConnection::SetForProcess(ServiceManagerConnection::Create(
      std::move(request),
      BrowserThread::GetTaskRunnerForThread(BrowserThread::IO)));

  ServiceInfo device_info;
  device_info.factory =
      base::Bind(&device::CreateDeviceService,
                 BrowserThread::GetTaskRunnerForThread(BrowserThread::FILE));
  ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->AddEmbeddedService(
      device::mojom::kServiceName, device_info);

  ContentBrowserClient::StaticServiceMap services;
  GetContentClient()->browser()->RegisterInProcessServices(&services);
  for (const auto& entry : services) {
    ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->AddEmbeddedService(entry.first,
                                                                  entry.second);
  }

  // This is safe to assign directly from any thread, because
  // ServiceManagerContext must be constructed before anyone can call
  // GetConnectorForIOThread().
  g_io_thread_connector.Get() =
      ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->GetConnector()->Clone();

  ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->Start();

  ContentBrowserClient::OutOfProcessServiceMap sandboxed_services;
  GetContentClient()
      ->browser()
      ->RegisterOutOfProcessServices(&sandboxed_services);
  for (const auto& service : sandboxed_services) {
    ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->AddServiceRequestHandler(
      service.first,
        base::Bind(&StartServiceInUtilityProcess, service.first, service.second,
                   true /* use_sandbox */));
  }

  ContentBrowserClient::OutOfProcessServiceMap unsandboxed_services;
  GetContentClient()
      ->browser()
      ->RegisterUnsandboxedOutOfProcessServices(&unsandboxed_services);
  for (const auto& service : unsandboxed_services) {
    ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->AddServiceRequestHandler(
        service.first,
        base::Bind(&StartServiceInUtilityProcess, service.first, service.second,
                   false /* use_sandbox */));
  }

#if (ENABLE_MOJO_MEDIA_IN_GPU_PROCESS)
  ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->AddServiceRequestHandler(
      "media", base::Bind(&StartServiceInGpuProcess, "media"));
#endif

  // Initiates the first connection to device service to create the singleton
  // instance, later the same instance will serve all the clients wanting to
  // connect to device service.
  // TODO(rockot): http://crbug.com/679407 Eliminate this connection once
  // content_browser is itself a singleton service.
  std::unique_ptr<service_manager::Connection> device_connection =
      ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess()->GetConnector()->Connect(
          device::mojom::kServiceName);
}

ServiceManagerContext::~ServiceManagerContext() {
  // NOTE: The in-process ServiceManager MUST be destroyed before the browser
  // process-wide ServiceManagerConnection. Otherwise it's possible for the
  // ServiceManager to receive connection requests for service:content_browser
  // which it may attempt to service by launching a new instance of the browser.
  if (in_process_context_)
    in_process_context_->ShutDown();
  if (ServiceManagerConnection::GetForProcess())
    ServiceManagerConnection::DestroyForProcess();
  BrowserThread::PostTask(BrowserThread::IO, FROM_HERE,
                          base::Bind(&DestroyConnectorOnIOThread));
}

// static
service_manager::Connector* ServiceManagerContext::GetConnectorForIOThread() {
  DCHECK(BrowserThread::CurrentlyOn(BrowserThread::IO));
  return g_io_thread_connector.Get().get();
}

}  // namespace content

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


This ad is for a collection of roughly 40 Citroen DS19's and 21's in various states of disrepair. A dry climate is said to have preserved the cars in a mostly rust-free state, the seller adding that some are very complete and others have been picked over for parts. Estates and sedans are both available, as well as what looks like an partially complete pick-up conversion. Find them all here on Craigslist in Colorado Springs, Colorado ranging in price from $1k-$4k per piece with negotiable group buys for those interested in multiple cars.


Red Bull Racing driver, Daniel Ricciardo, beating Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton to win the Formula one Monaco GRAND PRIX at Monte Carlo Street Circuit Sunday (27/5/2018).
This victory confirmed the growing dominance of Ricciardo and Red Bull on the race at Monte Carlo this season. As is known, the original drivers that Australia has always been the fastest start of the free practice sessions until qualifying.
At the time of the race, Ricciardo who started from pole position, such as unstoppable. Vettel and Hamilton who try to pursue Ricciardo made helpless.
As a result, Ricciardo became the first driver to finish line touch. He completed the race with a record time of 1 hour, 42 minutes 54.807 seconds.
The second position is occupied by Vettel. This Ferrari was born 7.336 seconds of Ricciardo. While third place filled Hamilton disagreement 17.013 seconds of Ricciardo.
While fellow Vettel, Kimi Raikkonen, settled the race in fourth position. Raikkonen beat Mercedes driver, Valtteri Bottas.
Teammate Ricciardo, Max Verstappen, also worthy of a thumbs up. Start from the rear position, the origin of the Netherlands were successful racers finish in ninth position.