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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc wraps off official visit to Switzerland, heading to Russia
November 29, 2021 by vietnamnet.vn Leave a Comment
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage left Geneva on November 29, concluding a five-day official visit to Switzerland at the invitation of Swiss President Guy Parmelin. State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc and his entourage leave Geneva on November 29, concluding their official visit to the Swiss Federation. The success of the visit strongly conveyed a message on Vietnam's desire to promote multifaceted and practical relations with Switzerland through new cooperation orientations, and potentials in economy, trade and investment. The trip affirmed Vietnam's policy of attaching importance to cooperation with the UN as well as specialised UN organisations based in Switzerland; as well as of mobilising support for Vietnam's efforts for COVID-19 prevention and control, recovery and socio-economic development in the coming time via innovation, creativity and implementation of sustainable development goals. On November 26 (local time), the Swiss President hosted an … [Read more...] about President Nguyen Xuan Phuc wraps off official visit to Switzerland, heading to Russia
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Russia records first cases of Indian COVID variant – Kommersant
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Russia has recorded its first cases of the variant of COVID-19 first found in India, Kommersant newspaper reported on Thursday, citing authorities in the Ulyanovsk region. The regional branch of consumer health watchdog Rospotrebnadzor said it had recorded 16 cases of the variant among Indian students at Ulyanovsk State University, some 700 kilometres (435 miles) east of Moscow. Dilyar Khakimov, an official at the watchdog, told Kommersant that the students had been put in self-isolation and were under medical observation. Deputy Prime Minister Tatiana Golikova had previously said the country had not recorded any cases of the variant. The World Health Organization said on Monday that the coronavirus variant first identified in India last year was being classified as a variant of global concern, with some preliminary studies showing that it spreads more easily. India is in deep crisis in the current wave of COVID-19 infections with around 350,000 cases and 4,000 deaths … [Read more...] about Russia records first cases of Indian COVID variant – Kommersant
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Proposal made to reopen regular flights to France, Germany, UK and Russia
January 16, 2022 by vietnamnet.vn Leave a Comment
The frequency of regular international routes to France, Germany, the UK, and Russia could be expanded to 10 flights per week for one-way tickets applicable to all airlines of each side for each respective market. This is the latest proposal being made by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) regarding the expansion of the scope and frequency of regular international flights. Most notably, the CAAV has requested that the Ministry of Transport grant permission to notify the aviation authorities of France, Germany, the UK, and Russia that airlines could potentially reopen regular international flights between Vietnam and these countries. The CAAV also made the suggestion of working with other countries and territories to decide on the operational frequency on the basis of market demand and in line with aviation agreements signed between Vietnam and other countries and territories. According to the initial assessment, travel demand to Vietnam from the European region … [Read more...] about Proposal made to reopen regular flights to France, Germany, UK and Russia
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President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Russian Chairman of State Duma & Prime Minister
December 2, 2021 by vietnamnet.vn Leave a Comment
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc had a meeting with Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Moscow on December 1 as part of his ongoing official visit to Russia. President Nguyen Xuan Phuc (L) and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin during their meeting in Moscow on December 1 as part of the former's official visit to Russia. The President affirmed the Party and State of Vietnam always keep in mind Russia's assistance for Vietnam in the past and at present, and attach importance to the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia. Vietnam considers Russia a leading priority partner in its foreign policy, he said, while expressing his delight at achievements Russia has obtained in recent times. Host and guest focused their discussion on cooperation between the two countries in areas, especially economics, while expressing their pleasure with the continued expansion in bilateral trade and investment cooperation despite impacts of COVID-19. They spoke highly of … [Read more...] about President Nguyen Xuan Phuc meets Russian Chairman of State Duma & Prime Minister
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Over 1,700 passengers enter Vietnam on first three days of int'l flight resumption
As many as 1,753 passengers from abroad came to Vietnam on 17 flights between January 1 and 3, the first three days after the resumption of regular international flights. In a report sent to the Transport Ministry on January 4, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) said the passengers had arrived in the international airports of Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, Da Nang, and Can Tho. The flights were conducted by four Vietnamese airlines (Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Bamboo Airways, Pacific Airlines) and seven foreign carriers (Thai Vietjet of Thailand, Singapore Airlines of Singapore, Turkish Airlines of Turkey, Starlux Airlines and China Airlines of Taiwan (China), Emirates of the UAE, and Asiana Airlines of the Republic of Korea). According to the CAAV plan, Vietnam is set to restore regular international flights in two phases, with the first phase covering the air routes with Beijing/Guangxi (China), Tokyo (Japan), Seoul (the Republic of Korea), Taipei … [Read more...] about Over 1,700 passengers enter Vietnam on first three days of int'l flight resumption
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Aviation authority proposes to scrap rapid testing in favour of RT-PCR
The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) wants arriving passengers tested for SARS-CoV-2 following the RT-PCR method prior to their flight, removing the additional need for rapid testing as well. A passenger from Tokyo tested for SARS-CoV-2 at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. — VNA/VNS Photo Huy Hung They say the proposal is in line with common practice around the world. Only last week, the CAAV wanted passengers to take both tests, but now they are happy with allowing people to fly, as long as they have a negative RT-PCR test. The suggestion was presented in the CAAV's report to the Ministry of Transport on the initial resumption of regular international flights in Vietnam, which started from January 1. CAAV deputy director Dinh Viet Son said that the authority has been receiving feedback from Vietnamese and international airlines on rapid testing requirements before and after boarding the plane, testing fee collection, and health declarations. In … [Read more...] about Aviation authority proposes to scrap rapid testing in favour of RT-PCR
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Airlines need more guarantee factors to successfully take wing
A plane of Vietnam Airlines (Photo: VNA) Three days before the reopening of international regular flights on January 1, a leader of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) under the Ministry of Transport said that, as of December 28, five countries and territories have agreed with Vietnam's flight resumption plan. The five economies are Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Cambodia, and the US. For Japan, the CAAV granted a license to the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet, and All Nippon Airways to fly to Japan, with the first flight by Vietnam Airlines scheduled on January 5, followed by Vietjet and All Nippon Airways on January 6. The authority explained that the Vietnam-Japan flights cannot be operated from January 1 as Japanese agencies are in their New Year holidays. According to the CAAV, South Korea, Laos, and China have not given any feedback on the Vietnamese proposal to resume flights. Meanwhile, Thailand urged for more discussions. Vietnam plans to … [Read more...] about Airlines need more guarantee factors to successfully take wing
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Vietnamese aviation authority proposes more regular international flights with Europe
Passengers check-in for a Vietnam Airlines flight at Phnom Penh International Airport, Cambodia, on January 1, 2022. — VNA/VNS Photo Vũ Hùng HÀ NỘI — The Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV) has proposed resuming up to ten regular flights a week each to the UK, France, Germany and Russia. In the first week of a pilot plan to reopen regular international flights from January 1, 2022, Vietnamese airlines conducted 16 flights carrying around 1,000 passengers to Việt Nam from the US, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, and Taiwan (China). The CAAV cited a Ministry of Foreign Affairs' report saying that there are about 140,000 Vietnamese citizens overseas who want to return to Việt Nam for the Tết holiday. Demand for arrivals into Việt Nam could surpass 30,000 a week, including Vietnamese citizens overseas and foreigners (diplomats, experts, investors, etc.) The CAAV has discussed increasing the frequency of regular commercial flights to 14 a week per route with their counterparts … [Read more...] about Vietnamese aviation authority proposes more regular international flights with Europe
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Welcoming international guests and overseas Vietnamese to Vietnam
Welcoming international guests and overseas Vietnamese to Vietnam According to a report by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV), about 140,000 Vietnamese people living abroad need to return home during the holidays. Meanwhile, the frequency of commercial flights to markets with high demand such as Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan can hardly be met. In addition to proposing to maintain repatriation flights, the CAAV has proposed to increase the frequency of commercial flights to markets with high demand, of which Japan will be the first one. A representative of Vietnam Airlines said that charter flights to welcome international passengers to pilot destinations in the country, such as Khanh Hoa and Phu Quoc, are still taking place normally. The airline has just been granted a slot for a two-way flight with Japan and is still waiting for further instructions from ministries before opening ticket sales for regular international flights to authorised markets in early 2022. … [Read more...] about Welcoming international guests and overseas Vietnamese to Vietnam
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HCM City remains Vietnamese travellers' favourite destination for New Year celebration Ho Chi Minh City remains a top favourite destination of Vietnamese tourists during the New Year holiday for the second consecutive year, according to data from digital travel platform Agoda. Agoda said that travellers are looking for new experiences to celebrate the start of 2022. Famous cities remain hot destinations but the travel trend to 'escape' to more off-beat nature or beach destinations dominates this year's New Year's Eve plans. Tourists in Vietnam are choosing 4-5 star venues to welcome the New Year, as they opt for 'staycation' due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel platform added. Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai leapt to the second place this year from the seventh in the 2020's ranking. Da Lat in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong was down one spot to the third place this year, followed by the capital city of Hanoi. Phu Quoc island … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES DECEMBER 31
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Artist, Designer & Printmaker
'I am an artist, designer and printmaker, living and working in the pretty village of Morcott in Rutland. Much of the inspiration for my work is drawn from the surrounding countryside, with its gently undulating landscape and from the architecture of the mellow stone towns nearby.'
Growing up near Brighton in Sussex, I discovered a love for drawing and clay sculpture and would spend my free time either at pottery classes or sketching costumes at the V&A museum. After an art foundation course, I studied theatre design at Northbrook College in Worthing, Sussex, graduating in 1993.
For the following 10 years, I was a professional scenic artist, prop maker and designer, working on productions for the Royal Opera House, English National Theatre and West End musicals.
Moving to the East Midlands, I then worked at the Derby Playhouse, Theatre Royal, Norwich and the Royal Theatre Northampton before changing course to raise my four children and turning my hand to magazine illustration, mural painting and part-time art teaching.
My current work is mainly focused on painting and printmaking, the themes for which are inspired by time spent with my family: foraging in Autumn hedgerows, Winter walks on the Lincolnshire coast, rambling along woodland paths, lined with bluebells and sunny Summer picnics.
I tend to keep a sketchbook handy as I am constantly inspired by the view from my kitchen window. I have always had a keen interest in nature and am fascinated by the plants in the garden, the birds that visit and the effect of the changing light on surrounding trees and rooftops.
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Well, this certainly did not take long.
After claiming that I would have a post every two weeks for my Writing as Worship series, I find myself breaking my word. As I type this, the time is 11:27 PM EST on the due date, and no fully drafted piece has been published. The reasons for this is quite simple: I hit a wall.
Now, granted, a hard-working writer breaks through walls; this is a key component of success. But here I am, now at 11:30 PM EST, with the wall yet erect, and my time ticking away.
Truth be told, I did try to scale it. I have multiple abandoned drafts to prove it. The issue is that none were fit for print (or digitally publish). Following the series' introduction and initial full entry, I was at a bit of loss for where to go next. Frankly, I felt that that the creation piece covered a great deal of ground I intended to tackle in the one to follow it.


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Buying the house was supposed to be a dream come true. But for Drew and Kara Townsend the nightmare has just begun. Drew's responsibilities as a dailies editor in Hollywood means he works nights while his wife - a nurse - works with the elderly during the day. But neither ever really seem to be home alone. When Drew wakes up paralyzed by an unseen force, his wife mentions that sleep paralysis is fairly common, and almost always includes feeling like an evil being is present. Drew decides to power through the nightmares, and chalks it all up to a figment of his sleep paralysis. But Kara is experiencing something too, and she begins to question if it's all in their heads, or if something sinister is watching them sleep.
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June 14, 2017 Music » Music News + Views
Soundbites: Mister Disaster
By Jordan Adams
Kate Pierson of the B-52's
After only a few months of operation, Winooski's Mister Sister — the only official LGBTQ bar in Vermont — might not be long for this world. Last Thursday, the bar's owner, Craig McGaughan, launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise some money. His goal: $100,000. Yup. You read that right. This is not pay-back-a-loan-or-two money, nor is it upgrade-one-or-two-things money. This is my-business-is-about-to-tank money. McGaughan writes on the GoFundMe page, "There's no longer any working capital or any sort of reserve to pull from."
So what the hell happened? After all, it had been more than 10 years since Vermont even had a gay bar when Mister Sister opened. You'd think that business would be booming. However, a series of unfortunate choices seems to have led to this juncture.
In February, McGaughan announced that his wine bar, Oak45, was to close its doors and reopen as an LGBTQ bar called Mister Sister. Almost immediately, an outspoken contingent of trans people and their allies declared the name an offensive, transphobic slur and demanded that the bar's name be changed. Much of the discussion took place in comment threads on Mister Sister's Facebook page and has since been deleted.
Additionally, it seemed that many people had never even heard the term "mister sister" and were confused about how and why it was a transphobic slur. I admit that, despite being gay myself, I was one of those people. I launched into research mode to understand the term's history. I found that it's currently used in a number of ways. For example, there's an annual leather event in Los Angeles and a weekly drag show in San Francisco with that name. A DJ in Seattle uses it as a moniker. An adult entertainment store in Providence, R.I., is called Mister Sister Erotica. In other words, the term seems to be used with some frequency in conjunction with queer entertainment. But does that make it OK?
What seemed most relevant was an incident from late 2014 involving Kate Pierson of the B-52's. She announced a new single from her debut solo record, Guitars and Microphones, called "Mister Sister." She told Huffington Post via email that the song "is inspired by all who are transgender and LGB, multidimensional and still transcending." She went on to write that she hoped it would become a trans anthem.
The comments sparked a firestorm, because Pierson is not transgender. HuffPo contributor and trans woman Jamie Cooper Holland wrote an open letter to the singer, pointing out that it was not Pierson's place to pen a trans anthem and that the term "mister sister" is "a reminder of the constant water-torture drip that trans people endure day in and day out when we're addressed as the wrong gender. Getting it half right by using a title with both genders is not inclusive, it's marginalizing."
And there you have it. While McGaughan is openly gay and a member of the LGBTQ community, he is not transgender. If we follow the logic presented in Holland's open letter, the only way for a bar to even have a chance of successfully reappropriating the term in question — as has been done with words such as "queer" — is for it to be owned and operated by trans people.
Meanwhile, the Pride Center of Vermont stepped in to mitigate the issue, though not without internal turmoil. The organization requested a meeting with McGaughan, but he refused. Days later, the center held a town hall meeting regarding the name and trans issues, after which it issued a statement rebuking the name and declaring that it would not support the bar in any way.
Then things sort of died down. The bar opened, and that was that.
In May, the issue resurfaced. Mister Sister was set to participate in Waking Windows, the three-day indie-music festival in downtown Winooski. According to both McGaughan and Paddy Reagan, a festival cofounder, several bands set to perform at Mister Sister refused to play at the venue in solidarity with the trans community. When McGaughan discovered that bands wanted out, he cut ties with the festival entirely, forcing its organizers to scramble to relocate dozens of bands and create a new performance space on short notice.
In a message to Seven Days, McGaughan wrote, "As always, Mister Sister is for the misters and the sisters, those who identify as both, neither and everyone in-between. We love, accept and support everyone in the LGBTQIA community."
Back to the GoFundMe campaign. Shortly after it appeared, the comments began to roll in. (They were later deleted, and the page was reconfigured to not allow commenting.)
"Do you regret alienating part of your target demographic by choosing a slur against trans women as the name of your establishment?" read one comment.
"What if ... now stay with me. You change the name?" read another.
The third, and most inflammatory by far, read, "You're reaping what you've sown. I hope you'll eventually come to understand that you've chosen — with full knowledge and many opportunities to learn — to walk a path of divisiveness and harm. You deserve to lose your shirt, Craig."
By Monday afternoon, the fund had reached just more than 1 percent of its goal. At that rate, it'll take close to a year and a half to raise $100,000 — assuming donations remain consistent.
In his outline for how the money would be spent, which includes the repayment of loans to friends and family as well as paying off outstanding bills, McGaughan plans to build a DJ booth and purchase a pool table, TVs and a full sound system. In other words, a mix of necessities and luxuries.
The language used in McGaughan's plea is fairly desperate. Here are few choice excerpts:
"And if you can't contribute via this platform, please ... just continuously showing up at Mister Sister is a huge help!" All you have to do is "continuously" patronize the bar. No breaks!
Here's a particularly tone-deaf statement: "We're sadly lacking the support of part of the community we've promised to be here for." To which part of the community is he referring? The one he alienated by repeatedly digging in his heels?
Another chestnut: "If folks don't show up, we can't pay the bills ... When people don't show up, we struggle." Um, no shit. That is how all businesses work.
But here's the kicker: "I've never been one to ask for help, but I feel if this business fails, and I don't do absolutely everything in my power to preserve it, I'm failing my community."
To borrow a joke from Seth Meyers: Really? Was it not in McGaughan's power to change the name? Was it not in his power to meet with the Pride Center when asked? Was it not in his power to graciously remain a part of Waking Windows? Was it not in his power to take a minute to think about the possible repercussions of his actions throughout the greater LGBTQ community of Vermont?
My summation: Mister Sister is a privately owned business. Therefore, McGaughan can keep the name and do whatever he wants. But to disingenuously purport himself as a helpless victim by presenting a sob story about his failing business is just plain tacky. Wouldn't it just have been easier to say, "OK. I hear you. These words are hurtful, and it's more important for you to be heard than it is for me to prove I'm right."
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If I were a superhero, my superpower would be the ability to get songs stuck in other people's heads. Here are five songs that have been stuck in my head this week. May they also get stuck in yours. Follow sevendaysvt on Spotify for weekly playlists with tunes by artists featured in the music section.
Prince, "Little Red Corvette"
Carly Rae Jepsen, "LA Hallucinations"
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Molson Young Plant Sales open new depot in Inverness to increase coverage of Northern areas of Scotland and better serve customers in the area.
The new premises will be open for business from Friday 5thOctober, followed by the official and fully catered OPEN DAYS on the 9-10thNovember 2018,where all are welcome to come and see our new location along with a wide range of new and used equipment available… whilst enjoying a delicious pork bap from the hog roast.
The addition of the new depot in Tore, Inverness builds on the coverage provided by the long-established base in Doune, Stirlingshire. It will provide a base to offer customers across Northern Scotland with local sales, parts and service facilities from one of Scotland's longest standing Plant Equipment Sales businesses. The Inverness depot will be stocked with all the machines and parts from the ever-growing Molson Young Plant Sales product range, including market leading brands such as Kubota, Thwaites and Bomag, as well as recent additions to the range including Kobelco and Sennebogen.
Since the acquisition by Molson Group in 2016, there have been plans for significant growth both in product range and additional depots. The addition of Kobelco excavators, Dieci Telehandlers and Bergmann Dumpers on the construction equipment range was the first step. This was soon followed by the addition of a full recycling equipment product range including Terex Ecotec shredders, trommel screens and chippers, Sennebogen wood and material handlers and TrommALL compact screening equipment. The addition of the Inverness depot provides a local platform to build on the successes that have already been achieved in the area and to better serve our customer base.
Brian Young, Molson Young Plant Sales Managing Director said; "We are all delighted to have the new depot open for business. With the latest recruit to our growing sales team, Angus Innes and his longstanding counterpart Ross McKay covering the area I am confident we will offer the same high standards our customers have come to expect from our Doune depot".
Jonathan Wilson, Molson Group joint Managing Director said; "The Inverness depot is a key part of the groups growth strategy. Molson Young Plant Sales are well established after trading for over 40 years, building a reputation for offering market leading brands and delivering high levels of service. This additional depot puts us on the doorstep for customers across Northern Scotland, offering great products and backup they can rely on".


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You knew it was coming, and now it's finally here: The iPhone 5 from Apple, which has been probably the most anticipated piece of technology to come out this year, has finally been officially unveiled.
Unfortunately for people who love surprises, most of the rumored details on the iPhone 5 have turned out to be accurate, starting with the name: iPhone 5. There's also a 4-inch display, and most exciting of all, the new A6 CPU, which according to Apple, is twice as fast as the iPhone 4S. Along with that extra power comes even less bulk, with the iPhone 5 clocking in at 18 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than its predecessor.
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Music Scholarship is Fun!
By Hannah Grantham
Why do we study music?
Have you ever asked the question, "I wonder why they wrote that" while listening to music? Did you look up a musician on Wikipedia? Spend hours reading about their life on various websites? Listen to the same album over and over and over again? Read every interview your favorite player has ever given? Transcribe a song just for fun? Tell your friends all about the artist you just discovered to the point that they ask you to stop? Then you've studied music history! As a performer, this ear bug you couldn't get out of your head, or the artist you obsessed over for two months, helped you discover something about your voice, and informed your perception of music moving forward. And the music we perform today - be it jazz, K-pop, reggaetón, Carnatic, hip-hop, Zydeco, Baroque, choral, or classical - is the result of centuries' worth of performance practices and development that culminated in the music we play today. When we study music history, we can look at music, performers, composers, theaters, social history, technology, and human movement.
How to come up with a research project?
Do you have a class project coming up? Why not find a way to get music involved? Or, develop your interpretation of a song you're working on in lessons or at school by researching its history.
Here are some steps to get you started.
Step 1. Who wrote the song? What was their life experience? Who were their influences?
Step 2. When did they write the song? What was happening in their life? What was happening in their community and in their country?
Step 3. How does the song reflect what was going on in their life at the time?
Step 4. Who performed the song? Where was it performed? Is there a specific performance you liked?
Step 5. How does that impact the emotion of the piece? How can you convey that?
As an example, let's unpack Lauryn Hill's "Doo-Wop" (That Thing) a bit from the magnificence that is The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Here are some questions, and short, notes-style answers that can help us identify a specific point that we'd like to make.
Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6QKqFPRZSA
Caption: Fugees January 28, 1994. Original photograph taken by David Corio. Photograph taken by me of the picture on display at the National Museum of African American History & Culture
Step 1. Who wrote the song? Lauryn Hill
· Who is she? Lauryn Hill is a singer, rapper, actress, and former member of the Fugees. Raised in the New York/New Jersey area, Hill grew up in a musical family. In her childhood, she listened to a lot of Detroit-scene music (i.e. Motown), she sang gospel music in high school, and began collaborating with Pras Michel and Wyclef Jean (Future Fugees bandmates).
· What is it important about the album? The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was her debut solo album released in 1998.
· What was happening in the late 1990s?, increased presence of hip-hop on the Billboard charts, rise of neo-soul, socially conscious music of the 1990s (TLC's "Waterfalls" of 1995, Queen Latifah's "Ladies First" in 1989)
- You could explore the album in a number of different ways though. You could talk about her album in the contexts of international politics, fashion, etc. Explore what connections you can make between things.
· Other neo-soul artists creating at the same time as Lauryn Hill: D'Angelo, the Roots, Erykah Badu, Soulquarians, Raphael Saadiq, and Mos Def.
Step 2. When did she write the song?
· She wrote the song as part of her introspective album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her solo debut and masterful challenge to former bandmate and romantic partner Wyclef Jean. Through each song, Hill confronts issues with sex, racism, adulting, and feminism, showing the world the multifaceted life women lead. It was her calling out the limitations placed on her to be a pretty face, pretty voice, and submit to the male geniuses around her.
· This song seems to specifically address her feeling towards romantic relationships in the 1990s. Like early-20th-century folksongs, the message of the song calls out unfaithfulness and the hurt that accompanies love.
Check out Rhiannon Giddens take on the old folksong "O Love is Teasin'" for a comparison
Step 3. What does the song reflect about Lauryn Hill's life in the late 1990s
"Now, Lauryn is only human
Don't think I haven't been through the same predicament
Let it sit inside your head like a million women in Philly, Penn
It's silly when girls sell their souls because it's in
Look at where you be I, hair weaves like Europeans
Fake nails done by Koreans
Come again, come again, come again, my friend come again"
· These lyrics address the confusion of relationships and the nasty habit that people have of transforming themselves to fit the image they believe their partner desires. Lauryn's reference to her own humanity and experience with this predicament, hints at the overarching theme of the album - the miseducation, which encourages her to break out of societal norms.
· There are many ways that you can break down even this small portion of the music. This one in particular emphasizes how black women struggle with embracing natural beauty in a world that, traditionally, has not praised their looks. She's touching on contemporary trends (weaves and fake nails) that connect to a much longer history of black women altering themselves to conform to an exclusive understanding of beauty. Through the song, Hill is expressing her frustration with beauty standards that impact people's ability to form authentic romantic relationships. She expresses her empathy with the plight of single and partnered people hurt by those that they love.
Step 4. Where did she perform the song?
· I'm going to reference Hill's music video for "Doo Wop" (yes! You can also talk about music videos in music scholarship). The video is a comparison of American music, fashion, community, and femininity from 1967 to 1998. A side-by-side shot, shows two Lauryn's singing, rapping, and dancing, highlighting how things have, and also have not, changed in American society.
· The comparison sparks a dialogue about the evolution of black femininity and sexuality in American popular culture during the 20th century. This commentary taps into the social conscious themes common in 1990s hip hop and r&b.
Step 5. How does this narrative impact the emotion of the piece?
· Along this line of thinking, we could address Lauryn's influences and how they feed into her argument of a more enlightened black woman, herself, emerging in 1998. We could talk about musical influences, like the doo-wop tinged choruses, and discuss the personification of black women in Motown's heyday, and work forwards touching on the reggaeton and hip-hop elements that also permeate the piece. With each point we look for information that connects to the feminism Lauryn Hill drew from for "Doo Wop (That Thing)".
-Other examples of music scholarship at work:
-"Unpacking all the references in Childish Gambino's Phenomenal New Video" - Natty Kasambala (http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/39966/1/childish-gambino-this-is-america-meaning-jim-crow-dancing-liberty)
-Switched on Pop! Hosted by Nate Sloan and Charlie Harding, great for learning about the various musical influences from 808s to rhythm changes in contemporary popular music. http://www.switchedonpop.com/
Research resources available to everyone
-Your Local Library - through your neighborhood, city, or county library you have access to a lot of information. And, don't worry if your library doesn't have the book or album you are looking for. Most likely, the library can help you order what you're looking for through Interlibrary Loan.
-Google Scholar - Through Google Scholar you have free access to peer-reviewed articles, books, and other sources that will help you tackle any research project.
-Worldcat.org - This online library catalog gathers collection information from libraries around the world. If you're curious about something just type in a subject and see what comes up. Scrolling through what books, videos, cds, and articles are held in libraries near you really shows how much information is available to you.
-Museums, Archives, and Libraries - Are you looking at a particular artist or object? Do a google search to see if any museum, libraries, archives, or historical societies have anything that would help you. The information in cultural heritage institutions is available to you, and they are happy to answer your questions or help aid you in research!
Music scholarship is complex, and it's all about asking questions. Do you have research questions, or do you want to know how to get into musicology, or museum work? Ask me or tag me in your research projects @theinstrumentgirl


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Children's of Alabama Launches Second Groundbreaking Trial of Viral Treatment for Brain Tumors
Children's of Alabama and the University of Alabama at Birmingham are leading studies using a genetically re-engineered herpes virus to treat pediatric high-grade gliomas.
"A uniformly dismal prognosis." That's how Children's of Alabama neurosurgeon James M. Johnston, Jr., M.D., describes what children with recurrent malignant brain tumors face, with an average lifespan of six months given a lack of effective treatments.
Now Johnston, in collaboration with Greg Friedman, M.D., associate professor of pediatric oncology and director of Developmental Therapeutics at Children's, is leading groundbreaking studies designed to shift that trajectory. The team recently completed a Phase 1 immunotherapy clinical trial of genetically re-engineered herpes virus G207 to treat pediatric high-grade gliomas. Their work builds on adult research on the viral treatment pioneered by James Markert, M.D., MPH, who chairs the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), as well as Friedman's laboratory work, which showed the virus was more effective against pediatric brain tumors than adult tumors.
In the past three years, 11 patients with high-grade gliomas have traveled to Children's from throughout the country, Mexico and Canada to participate in the study. They receive special screening to pinpoint the tumor location, which is then biopsied. Johnston then places three to four catheters in the tumor. The next day, Friedman and his team infuse the genetically-modified virus into the brain through the catheters.
"We think the virus works by directly killing the tumor cells," Johnston said, as well as activating the immune system to destroy any remaining cells. "Brain tumors have a way to hide from the immune system by making themselves immunologically 'cold,'" he explained. The herpes virus turns a "cold" tumor into a "hot" tumor and generates the immune response. Indeed, months after the surgery tests show that immune cells have infiltrated the tumor and continue killing tumor cells.
The initial phase 1 trial in patients with high-grade gliomas was designed to demonstrate safety and wasn't powered to show efficacy. Nonetheless, Johnston said, "our median survival was significantly longer than the historical six months," with several children now long-term responders.
In late December 2019, the team received a three-year, $750,000 R01 grant from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a Phase 1 trial in malignant cerebellar brain tumors, which may be even more sensitive to the virotherapy than the gliomas. At the same time, they are submitting grants for a Phase 2 multicenter trial of the virus therapy for recurrent malignant supratentorial tumors.
Johnston stresses that the research is a team effort, involving basic scientists, oncologists, surgeons, nurses and intensivists. "It's an 'all-hands-on-deck' kind of thing," he said.
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I have recieved a Prive Box for the last 2 months, so this month I requested a "regular" Topbox.
Pur~lisse pur~protect spf 30 Essential Daily Moisturizer ~ sample size 15ml for $16.50 (full size 50ml for $55). I should have just anticipated that I would have been receiving another Purlisse product this month! I was a little surprised to see another - but I will add it to the collection and it is a good formula so it will get used! I will not be upset at getting doubles because I am the one signing up for multiple boxes and it is bound o happen!
Barefoot Venus Wild Flower Macadamia Oil Hand Cream ~ 60ml for $5.99. Dry & chafed skin magically vanishes when this potion is applied. I actually have to say this hand cream is AMAZING. The scent I got is delightful - you sort of want to roll around in it - I got a 20% off coupon and I will be purchasing more of this - love!
China Glaze Nail Lacquer in "Seas the Day" ~ $10 full size. This is from the summer 2014 collection - this is a red creme (seems a little hint of coral red). I really like China Glaze polish so this will happily find it's way in to my collection!
Belvada Nail Polish Remover "Strawberry" ~ my guess is $1 for 28 saturated pads - acetone free. So this is no wear to be found online and I'm guessing it must have been a promo item. These are actually awesome for when I'm planning on doing my nails outside out of the house at anytime - it is so compact!
I paid $12.60 with tax for my Topbox and received $33.49 worth of products. I really love the lotion I got and will use all the other items. My only comment would be that I wish there had been 1 makeup item in the box. But other than that, I am happy with my box - and the value was good!
Smell the remover pads! They are amazing. I'd buy a remover that didn't smell gross all the time.
Awesome - i didn't open them yet. I did not know if it was going to be good or bad - i agree if it smells good, they should all be scented!


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Any discussion with your doctor regarding surgery should include an explanation of the risks and benefits of the procedure. One risk that's always present with any type of surgery is the risk of infection. But it's important to realize that there are things that can be done to lower your risk. Here, we'll provide you with some information regarding surgical site infection. If you're considering having surgery, use this information to help you make informed decisions, take smart actions, and find a reputable surgeon.
1. Surgical site infections are rare, but they can have a significant impact.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), out of 100 patients who have surgery, approximately 1-3 will develop a surgical site infection. Though most infections can be treated with antibiotics, surgical site infections contribute to more complications post-surgery, longer hospital stays, and greater medical costs. Care should be always be taken to avoid surgical site infection from the start.
2. You can take steps before surgery to reduce your chance of developing an infection.
Do what you can to improve your health prior to your operation. First, if you smoke, stop. Smoking makes it harder for your body to heal and can increase the chance of complications, including infection, after surgery.
Be sure to talk to your doctor if you have coexisting medical conditions. Certain conditions, such as diabetes, can put you at higher risk for developing a surgical site infection. The better you manage your overall health, the better your body will tolerate surgery.
Exercise and eat a healthy diet. Regular exercise and a diet filled with high-quality protein and essential nutrients will make you stronger and promote faster healing.
3. Following your doctor's instructions for the night before/morning of surgery can decrease your risk of infection.
Your doctor should provide you with instructions to help you prepare for surgery. For example, you may be told to bathe or shower with a special cleanser before you come in for surgery to help remove potentially harmful germs from your skin. It's also important to avoid shaving before your procedure. Shaving can create small abrasions on your skin, providing an entry point for microorganisms.
4. Your healthcare team should follow a designated protocol to prevent surgical site infections.
5. You should feel empowered to speak up if you feel like something is being done to put you at risk of developing a surgical site infection.
Did a nurse not wash her hands when she came into your hospital room? Is a curious family member asking to touch your incision? Understand the power of advocating for yourself. Your health is worth it.
6. Surgical site infections can develop up to 30 days after your procedure.
Infections can arise even after you've come home from the hospital. Know how to properly care for your wound once you are discharged, including using good hand hygiene and performing dressing changes without contaminating it.
At DISC Sports and Spine Center, we pride ourselves on our zero spinal surgery site infection rate. From our top-of-the-line air conditioning system to the meticulous cleaning of every surface of our operating rooms after every procedure (even walls and ceilings!) to our strict adherence to hand hygiene, we work hard to prevent infection, and we plan on keeping it that way, too. Rest assured, when it comes to surgery, your safety is our utmost priority.


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Yves Saint Laurent became popular in fashion circles due to his creativity in redesigning the clothes considered to be masculine into beautiful, feminine wardrobe for women. Perhaps, one of the most famous fashion designers in France, Yves was the first one to introduce power dressing for women in the form of "power suits" in the year 1966. He is also credited with designing the men's smoking jacket. The most important fashion legacy which he has left behind is the "ready-to-wear" fashion clothing.
Known as the champion of star-spangled glamour, Tommy Hilfieger's favorite trends go from red, white and blue. Since introducing his first collection in 1985, no designer has become more closely associated with Ivy League prep than Tommy Hilfiger. After building his company on the modernization of all-American men's wear, and winning the CFDA Menswear Designer of the Year award in 1995, Hilfiger introduced women's wear in 1996 and sold the company for $1.6 billion ten years later.
Undoubtedly it's harder to project our own identity onto a famous supermodel draped across a staircase, or align one's own reality with the digitally enhanced, perceived perfection of a fashion shoot. An illustration is more translatable - it allows for a different daydream. And in a world where reality is often all too stark, and fashion can be somewhat daunting, it's not surprising that our artistic tastes are erring on the side of a little escapism.
"I love a woman, I love to judge how beautiful she is, how beautiful I can make her." Here at KOKET we are as in love with women as Cavalli. This italian designer Roberto Cavalli presented his first collection in 1970 and came to be known for his lavishly printed and colored leatherwear and denim. In 1999, he introduced menswear and eyewear and followed with Cavalli Jeans (later renamed to Just Cavalli) in 2000.
"Photography has long been considered superior to illustration when it comes to selling magazines" says Downton. "But it's like asking what an apple can do that a banana can't. I think they have a symbiotic relationship. Illustration changes the pace of a magazine as you read it; and you project your own finish onto the story which gives a different sense of satisfaction to the reader."
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If the artist has created a metallic dress and they mean for it to be made of metal versus just being gold or silver in color, they'll need to really showcase the reflective properties of that material (as well as construct it within the limits of a metal object) so the viewer understands that it's not just paint that's making something look gold, but rather gold itself being depicted.
A most notable Indian-fashion-designer. He's identified for his work in fashion-industry since 1987, and is another Bollywood-dearest. He got his degree from New York institute of fashion technology, and when came back, realized that there is a huge appeal of designer-wear in India, so he opted for being a dress-stylist and revolutionized the field of fashion in 1987, by opening his very first boutique in India with a name "Ensemble". His own label is named as "Ahilian" and in 1990, established his design studio "Tahiliani Design Studio" in New Delhi. This brand is well-known for artistic and perfect styles. His clothes are sold not only in India but also in London, New York, Tokyo, Dubai and Hong Kong.
In the 80's, Ralph Lauren really became a force to be reckoned with, as his signature polo shirts for men, with their ubiquitous polo pony and rider, became coveted items for many different demographics. Available in every color of the rainbow, they lined his coffers and allowed him to put more money into his glamorous women's wear lines; he especially enjoyed producing couture pieces and overseeing glossy runway shows.
Ottavio Missoni started their own fashion design company with his wife Rosita. First they started with stripes, the easiest design which could be made with the ch. They use up to twenty different fabrics, including wool, cotton, linen, rayon and silk and some 40 different colours for each of their collections. Their clothes range from sweaters to skirts, dresses and jackets. Ottavio Missoni has also diversified from clothes to tapestries and carpets. Ottavio died last year leaving Rosita being the head of the business.
Consider, for accessory-only pieces, what sort of information you'd like the viewer to understand without seeing an associated figure. For instance, if you're only drawing shoes and a handbag, coordinating the two based on material or design may tell a story of a well put together person. Or a pair of sneakers and a backpack would tell the story of a student or young person.
The work of Mary Winkler (aka Acrylicana) is vivid and whimsical. It's often child-like in theme, depicting sweets, fanciful creatures and rainbows as well as exploring the world of fashion and garment in illustrated form. Done in a variety of media, including digital, acrylic, watercolour and ink, Mary's work is pop art, graphic and, for lack of a better word, sparkly. Her work is painted on canvas, a variety of papers or printed by way of giclee ink jet or silk screen (usually onto fabric for pouches/bags). Mary studied Illustration at College for Creative Studies in Detroit, Michigan.
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"""
Clustering Using a Similarity Measure Based
on Shared Near Neighbors
R. A. JARVIS AND EDWARD A. PATRICK

A nonparametric clustering technique incorporating the
concept of similarity based on the sharing of near neighbors is presented.
In addition to being an essentially paraliel approach, the computational
elegance of the method is such that the scheme is applicable
to a wide class of practical problems involving large sample size and high
dimensionality. No attempt is made to show how a priori problem
knowledge can be introduced into the procedure.
"""
from collections import defaultdict

class JarvisPatrick(object):

    def __init__(self, dataset_elements, distance_function):
        self.dataset_elements = dataset_elements
        self.distance_function = distance_function
        # initially each element is a cluster of 1 element

    def __call__(self, number_of_neighbors, threshold_number_of_common_neighbors):
        """
        """
        self.cluster = {element: cluster_index for cluster_index, element in enumerate(self.dataset_elements)}
        if threshold_number_of_common_neighbors > number_of_neighbors:
            raise ValueError('Asked for more common neighbors than number of neighbors')
        neighbors_list = {}
        for element in self.dataset_elements:
            neighbors_list[element] = self.calculate_k_nearest_elements(element, number_of_neighbors)[:number_of_neighbors]
        for element, neighbors in neighbors_list.items():
            for other_element, other_neighbors in neighbors_list.items():
                if element != other_element:
                    # we check both sides since the relation is not symmetric
                    if element in other_neighbors and other_element in neighbors:
                        number_of_common_neighbors = len(set(neighbors).intersection(other_neighbors))
                        if number_of_common_neighbors >= threshold_number_of_common_neighbors:
                            self.reconfigure_clusters(element, other_element)
        result = defaultdict(list)
        for element, cluster_nro in self.cluster.items():
            result[cluster_nro].append(element)

        return result

    def reconfigure_clusters(self, element, other_element):
        if self.cluster[element] != self.cluster[other_element]:
            # we keep the lowest index
            if self.cluster[other_element] > self.cluster[element]:
                for cluster_element in self.dataset_elements:
                    if cluster_element != other_element and self.cluster[cluster_element] == self.cluster[other_element]:
                        self.cluster[cluster_element] = self.cluster[element]
                self.cluster[other_element] = self.cluster[element]
            else:
                for cluster_element in self.dataset_elements:
                    if cluster_element != element and self.cluster[cluster_element] == self.cluster[element]:
                        self.cluster[cluster_element] = self.cluster[other_element]
                self.cluster[element] = self.cluster[other_element]

    def calculate_k_nearest_elements(self, element, k_value):
        res = []
        for neighbor in self.dataset_elements:
            if neighbor == element:
                continue
            distance = self.distance_function(element, neighbor)
            if distance < 0:
                raise Exception('Distance function must return positive number')
            res.append((neighbor, distance))
        res = sorted(res, key=lambda neighbor_tuple: neighbor_tuple[1])
        return [element] + map(lambda element: element[0], res)


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Lead stories: Qatar Petroleum lifts North Field moratorium – what does it mean for the global LNG sector? Macro: Wood Mackenzie downgrades short-term oil price forecast; oil and gas shares outperform for a second consecutive week. Companies: pace of Petrobras asset sales at risk of slowing following court ruling; Saudi Aramco gets pre-IPO tax cut boost; Seadrill's shares tank on bankruptcy fears. M&A: Premier exits Pakistan. Exploration: Repsol enters onshore Greece.
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Winnipeg based non-profit organization Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous was initiated by the founders of the Winnipeg Folk Festival and the West End Cultural Centre, Mitch Podolak and Ava Kobrinsky, alongside, Tim Osmond with a start-up grant from Canada Council For The Arts. Under the leadership of Executive Director, Leonard Podolak, the organization operates with a full staff alongside the support of a nationally based volunteer Board of Directors.
Our organization was created to champion artists and volunteer concert hosts in communities nationwide. This has grown into a group of people and organization of almost 200, who each host 6 shows a year in houses and small halls in their communities
In recent years we have expanded our mandate to include a series of Community Workshops and Jam Groups, and in 2018 we founded the Winnipeg Crankie Festival, which is a participatory and collaborative event celebrating 18th century Moving Panoramas.
In March 2020, we pivoted to add an online series of free live stream shows, Home Routes Online, which we have expanded to include a platform that engages our hosts and audience with a curated and ticketed online series, featuring the finest musicians on the Canadian and international folk music scene. We are now partnering with other nonprofits and cultural organizations to present unique and interactive online events.
Since its inception in 2007, Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous has received consistent funding from Canada Council for the Arts, Manitoba Arts Council, Manitoba Sport, Culture and Heritage , FACTOR, SOCAN Foundation. We are proud to now receive the support of Heritage Canada for the Winnipeg Crankie Music Festival and our community concerts series. We are eternally grateful for the generous support of music lovers across Canada. Without this support Home Routes / Chemin Chez Nous would not be possible, and has resulted in over 10,000 shows, in over 1500 locations to 210,000 plus fans. This venture has generated over 4 million dollars in artist revenue and royalties since 2007.
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CUCAS News > Admission Express > How can we revive Suzhou's Grand Canal?
How can we revive Suzhou's Grand Canal?
With rapid urban development taking place across the globe, finding ways to preserve heritage while ensuring the liveability of cities has generated much debate in the urban planning field.
To address this challenge, a Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University academic recently joined an international workshop about historical and cultural heritage in the Chinese context, focussing on the definition of a National Culture Park of the Grand Canal in Suzhou.
Teaching fellow from the Department of Urban Planning and Design, Florence Vannoorbeeck (pictured below, left), provided input as an international expert at the workshop, which was organized by the International Society of City and Regional Planners and the Jiangsu Institute of Urban Planning and Design.
"Our mission was to strengthen the economic, social, cultural and historical values of the Grand Canal's monuments, resources and neighborhoods through the creation of the National Culture Park in Suzhou," she said.
"In this process, it's important to treat the Grand Canal not as a relic but as a living landscape that future generations should protect but also continue to enrich and renew."
During the workshop, international and local planning experts from practice, academia and local administration came together to exchange ideas. They focussed on the 3.1km stretch from Pan Men to Shantang Street as a test case to design a people-oriented plan for a National Culture Park.
With more than 15 years' experience as an urban planner, designer and teacher in Europe and China, Vannoorbeeck helped provide context and define challenges in terms of both water management and the economic role of the Grand Canal.
"This project offers a real opportunity to reconnect the city with the water and in the process, show other cities how they can successfully protect their water heritage," she said.
The workshop was the first step in an important definition process of what a National Culture Park could look like, which is part of a wider project led by the national government to look at water heritage preservation in China.
Vannoorbeeck said the workshop had opened up a number of opportunities for XJTLU in terms of new collaborations and networks.
"It was a great chance to connect with international experts, local planners and government officials," she said.
"The idea is to explore ways in which we can continue to work with the Jiangsu government, International Society of City and Regional Planners and other local universities on similar workshops that could also involve our students.
"The connections with local governments are very important in our field of urban design since they can provide us with valuable data and site information so that our students can be involved in real-life projects and develop solutions for existing challenges in our community."
Vannoorbeeck is currently working with fellow workshop participants to develop a 60-page magazine, outlining the key findings, which will then be published and distributed by the International Society of City and Regional Planners.
Original Article From: https://www.xjtlu.edu.cn/en/news/latest
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Relive the Apollo 11 mission in real-time with NASA's interactive experience
By Colleen Killingsworth
WASHINGTON, D.C. - For the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission to land men on the moon, NASA is giving people the opportunity to relive one of the most spectacular accomplishments of mankind in real-time through a new interactive multimedia experience — including all the jokes the astronauts told on board, the music they listened to, the messages they received from mission control, and the imagery they saw from space.
"Over half of the Earth's current population was not alive for the first Moon landing," a release detailing the project said. "But, even those who had the opportunity to watch the Apollo 11 mission live on television in 1969 only had a limited view of all that was happening."
The Apollo 11 Real-Time Mission Experience website consists of entirely original historical mission material but is re-imagined to reflect how the mission might be broadcast to the world if it happened today.
Apollo 11 traveled 240,000 miles in 76 hours before entering lunar orbit on July 19. The following day in mid-afternoon, the lunar module Eagle, carrying Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin, detached from the command module, which Michael Collins remained aboard to man in lunar orbit. The team landed back on Earth in the Pacific Ocean on July 24. The whole mission took a little over eight days.
The Apollo 11 Real-Time Mission Experience project was built by software developer Ben Feist with the help of his collaborator, archivist Stephen Slater, over the course of two years. It includes many elements of the mission that weren't even available to the people who worked the mission back in 1969, like a transcript of the music that Buzz Aldrin was playing in the 84th hour of the mission as Apollo 11 was approaching the moon (83:48:57).
Feist and Slater included a robust amount of media collected during the mission, including: all mission control film footage, all TV transmission and onboard film footage, 2,000 photographs, 11,000 hours of Mission Control audio, all onboard recorder audio, 15,000 searchable utterances, post-mission commentary and astromaterials sample data collected by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon's surface.
From the landing page, users can either jump into the mission at T-minus one minute to launch, or they have the option to join the in-progress mission at the exact point it would have been 50 years ago.
One of the most difficult parts of the project was creating the Mission Control audio that we hear synced minute-by-minute in the project.
"The digitized analog tapes suffered from both high-speed variations and overall playback speed problems. It was looking like it would be impossible to sync them to mission time, but with the help of others, I was able to crack the case," Feist said.
One of Feist's highlights from the project was the morning delivery of Earth news that Mission Control gave to the astronaut team.
At (95:16:25), Mission Control deliver news about church services around the world mentioning Apollo 11 in their prayers, Aldrin's son getting a tour of Mission Control with his uncle, and a cheeky report of an old Chinese fable.
Moments like these highlight what NASA calls "the ordinary roots of extraordinary feats." In so many ways, the astronauts and technicians working the Apollo 11 mission were heroes, but they were also "very likable, regular people just doing a job," as Feist put it.
At many moments in the audio, you can witness the awe that Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins felt as they traveled through space. As the team approached the moon and got its first view of the landing approach at (76:34:34), Armstrong says, "It looks very much like the pictures, but like the difference between watching a real football game and one on TV. There's no substitute for actually being there."
Major moments are available to witness like never before, like the launch of the rocket (00:00:00), the moment the lunar module Eagle landed on the moon and Armstrong said his famous lines, "The Eagle has landed," and "That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind," and the first steps on the moon (109:23:40).
"Beautiful view!" Aldrin exclaimed to Armstrong as they leave the Eagle to venture onto the moon's surface at (109:43:18).
"Isn't that something! Magnificent sight out here," Armstrong responds.
"Magnificent desolation," Aldrin echoes back.
The project allows viewers to dive into the Apollo 11 mission and to gain a small taste of what it may have been like to work the mission 50 years ago, but it will also serve as a reference for future crews and mission managers to be able to quickly and easily look back to moments during the Apollo 11 mission in order to gain insight for new missions.
"If you're a space aficionado, researcher, historian, or anyone else with a deep interest in the topic, it should deliver new insight," Feist said, "If you're just mildly interested it should pull you in a little and show you what humanity can achieve when we collectively put our minds to it."