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Is Russia Worried About China's Military Rise?
July 30, 2019 Topic: Security Region: World Blog Brand: The Buzz Tags: RussiaChinaMilitaryGreat Power CompetitionArms Sales
Strained relations between Moscow and Washington are making Russians more accepting of Chinese military power.
by Dimitri Alexander Simes
Even with its economy starting to slow down, China's military is still on the rise. Years of higher military spending fueled by high economic growth are starting to manifest themselves in new technologies and newfound assertiveness. Beijing has made visible strides in its aviation, naval, and missile defense capabilities. Whether it be making territorial claims in the South China Sea or opening up its first overseas military base in Djibouti, China is starting to exert military influence in its near abroad and beyond.
How does Russia view this development? Even as Moscow and Beijing strengthen their cooperation across all areas, many Western experts warn that China's growing military might will increasingly become a source of tension between the two countries.
The National Interest spoke with several Russian defense analysts and Sinologists to better understand the Russian perspective on China's military rise.
"At the present moment, our national interests coincide with China's national interests so the development of China's armed forces and military technology does not alarm Russia's military command and political leadership," said Yuri Tavrovsky, a professor at the Russian People's Friendship University.
Nevertheless, Tavrovsky admitted that there was some level of apprehension in Moscow about China's military build-up. "In the long run, we watch China's success and do not rule out any possible scenario because we remember how Beijing's foreign policy changed from the 1950's to the reform period under Deng Xiaoping," he said.
Alexander Lukin, a China scholar at the Higher School of Economics, expressed a similar sentiment. "My sense is that there is understanding [in the Kremlin] that someday China could pose a problem, but right now these concerns are far less than the concerns regarding the West," he told me.
"Hypothetically speaking, if relations with the West were better, then the approach to China would probably be different," Lukin said. "But since relations are not getting better and are unlikely to get better, the tendency towards closer cooperation with China will continue."
Overall, the Russian analysts The National Interest spoke to did not regard China's military buildup as a direct threat. Viktor Murakhovksy, editor-in-chief of the Arsenal of the Fatherland magazine, told me that Beijing's efforts were clearly aimed at Washington, not Moscow.
"If you look at the situation geo-strategically, China does not have an interest in expanding in Russia's direction and has a very clear observable interest in securing its security in the South China Sea and further out in the Pacific Ocean region," he said.
Russia's and China's shared desire to balance the United States greatly shaped how the experts that The National Interest spoke to viewed China's newfound military might. Some even saw it as a potential blessing for Moscow. Tavrovsky argued that Russia benefits from a stronger China which can more effectively challenge the United States.
"It was one thing when Russia was the only strategic adversary of the West," he said. "Now that the National Defense Strategy [of the United States] lists two adversaries, all of America's and the West's resources are divided between our two countries."
Tavrovsky noted that the United States' growing emphasis on containing China "to a certain degree lessens the pressure on Russia."
In Washington, a growing number of policymakers and analysts are concerned about Beijing's global military ambitions. By contrast, in Moscow, China is praised as a conservative and responsible military power.
"China so far is behaving in a very restrained manner," Lukin told me. He argued that with its current financial resources, Beijing could have had numerous overseas bases by now if it wanted to. That China's global military footprint remains small is evidence for Lukin that the Chinese "are more interested in resolving economic problems" than in expanding their military influence abroad.
Lukin concedes that with its mounting global economic interests, China is likely to increasingly rely on military force to safeguard those interests. But he asserted that "even if China will increase its military activities, it will take a hundred years before it can compare to that of the United States."
Furthermore, he stressed that even a more militarily active China is less threatening to Russia than the West because Beijing's foreign policy is less ideological than Washington's.
"We know that the United States bombs other countries because it does not like them, that the United States wants to install democracy all around the world," Lukin said. "China does not want to install Confucianism or Communism in Russia."
Russia played an instrumental role in helping to equip the new Chinese armed forces. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, China was Russia's largest weapons purchaser from 1999 to 2006, with China accounting for as much as 60 percent of Russian arms exports in 2005. However, over the subsequent years, China's share of Russian arms sales fell dramatically. By 2012, it was a mere 8.7 percent.
The primary cause for this rapid decline was growing Russian anxiety over Chinese reverse engineering. For example, during the 1990s Moscow sold Beijing a number of its elite Su-27 fighters and later even granted China a license to assemble them domestically. China later canceled the contract and used the technical knowledge it gained from building Su-27 to debut its J-11 fighter, an almost exact copy of the Russian plane.
Arms trade between Russia and China has rebounded somewhat in recent years. Moscow secured a deal in 2015 to supply Beijing with the S-400 anti-aircraft system and Su-35 fighter jets, some of Russia's most advanced weaponry. Russia is also reportedly interested in selling China the Su-57, its new fifth-generation fighter.
Moscow has no illusions about China reverse-engineering Russian arms in the future. Vadim Kozyulin, director of the Asian Security Project at the Moscow-based PIR Center,
confessed to me, "When we make deals with China, we always keep in mind that China wants to first of all copy our weapons."
He added, "Russians understand this threat, but the instruments for pushing back against this are not that many."
What then explains Moscow's sudden reversal on arms trade? According to Lukin, the political fallout with the West over Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014 made the Kremlin more willing to accept some of the costs of tighter cooperation with China.
"Based on the Russian government's actions, it clearly made the decision that we do not have any other choice other than to move closer to China," Lukin said.
At the same time, Russian analysts are increasingly confident about their country's ability to maintain its innovative edge in military technology. Tavrovsky told me that Chinese reverse engineering is less of a concern now than it was in the 1990s because unlike then, "the Russian defense industry and military research today receive sufficient funding from the government."
He explained that the Russian military-industrial complex now "feels itself quite confident" and "sells advanced weapons and military technologies to China under the assumption that our configurations are more advanced than the ones we sell to China and other countries."
Murakhovsky similarly expects the Russian defense industry to remain very much competitive against China's.
"When they say [about China], here is a giant country, with an enormous population, a mighty economy, with an increasingly powerful military—that's all correct," he said. "But to feel that we are so small and miserable standing next to it, begging them to sell us some military technology—it is not like that."
Murakhovsky added: "China will not surpass Russia in the development of key military systems. We have a formidable military-technical capability, it is continually updated and we look to the future with confidence."
At the same time, all the Russian experts interviewed also acknowledged that Beijing has already outpaced Moscow in certain areas. Some of the examples they cited included developing a military application for artificial intelligence, shipbuilding, drone-making, and introducing anti-carrier ballistic missiles.
In the not so distant future, China could be the one selling arms to Russia. Murakhovsky told me that he thinks "purchasing certain types of weaponry from China, would be very beneficial for both countries." In particular, he welcomes the prospect of Russia buying Chinese drones or ships.
"China has a potent shipbuilding industry. They make their frigates and destroyers like hot buns on a stove—produce several things a year and put them out to sea," Murakhovsky said. "It is totally possible to order hulls for our prospective ships from China because the experience of our shipbuilding shows that we build very slowly."
Thus, China's northern neighbor is trying to make the best out of Beijing's rise. While Russia has its reservations about the implications of China's new military strength and its track-record of reverse engineering foreign technologies, its interest in forming a united front with Beijing to counterbalance the West is even greater. Only one question remains: will it be this way for long?
Dimitri Alexander Simes is a contributor to the National Interest.
Image: Reuters.
Source URL: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/russia-worried-about-china%E2%80%99s-military-rise-70201


If you told me seven months ago, that we'd be at a point where we would have enough content to publish a quarterly newsletter, I would have laughed…the big kind…snorts and all! But, here we are with three events under our belt, almost $12,000 raised for children on the autism spectrum and planning our biggest event to date – Mariner Music Fest. I know that we wouldn't be here without your support and the amazing people that have donating time, money and services to Avergan Foundation. We are truly thankful!
So, be sure to sign up for our mailing list on our Facebook page – it's the "Email Signup" button at the top right – look for the envelope with the rainbow! Here is the link! And, if you missed this quater's newsletter, click here to get it! And, be sure to check out the free printable with a great quote. Just print, cut out and put into a 5×7 frame. Perfect for a gift or for yourself!


Looking for some sun, sea, and sand? Fly into Dalaman Airport today and bask in the glorious coasts of southwest Turkey. Although small, this Turkish gateway is bustling with the necessary amenities such as 60 check-in counters to welcome visitors from all around the globe. Passengers coming into Dalaman should definitely check out the city's surrounding regions which boast spectacular sights and activities. In particular, the coastal town of Marmaris and antiquated city of Fethiye found in Dalaman's neighbouring vicinity are popular with tourists coming into the country. Buses are readily available from the airport to whisk arriving passengers off to these ideal vacation spots.
Dalaman Airport comprises two terminals: the old terminal serves domestic operations, while the new terminal serves international operations. The multiple airlines found docking at the airport connects Dalaman to all regional locations like Turkey and the Middle East, as well as international destinations as far as Africa. Some renowned carriers present at Dalaman Airport include British Airways, Finnair and Thomas Cook Airways.
At the airport, passengers can find a wide array of general amenities catering to their convenience and comfort. Emergency medical attention, baggage services, nursing rooms, worship services, and WiFi access are but some of the available selections offered. The airport also houses a superior lounge which is open to all passengers regardless of airline for an affordable fee. Here, passengers can rest and relax while helping themselves to unlimited refreshments and amenities. Around Dalaman Airport, passengers looking to satisfy their hunger may also make a quick stop at any fast food outlet for a takeaway, or sit down for a leisurely meal while waiting out their flights.
Affordable duty-free shopping is also offered by Unifree, where passengers can indulge in perfumes of various brands and scents, as well as rich bars of chocolates. Passengers can also pick up inexpensive souvenirs and interesting trinkets for their loved ones back home from the Airlet outlet at the airport. One particular gift to recommend is the blue eye bead, which is believed to ward off evil for the person who carries it.
Passengers looking for a convenient form of accommodation close by the airport's premises can check out the Dalaman Airport Lykia Resort and Spa Hotel. Located just a short drive down the road, the hotel is a one-stop destination for visitors looking to spend some time in comfort while on a tight schedule or waiting for their next flight out. Appealing to individuals of all ages, the hotel houses a range of amenities from children's play facilities to even a nightclub!
Passengers looking to catch 40 winks may book one of the hotel's 174 rooms which are fully equipped with standard amenities and more. Coming in on a late night's flight on an empty stomach? No problem. Just dial for some room service available all around the clock for a light meal before you rest. Guests travelling on business can utilise the necessary amenities found within the hotel to conduct meetings. Looking to relax? Sunbathe by the hotel's three swimming pools, of which kids can enjoy the Aquapark onsite. Additional services and facilities such as a Turkish bath, salt room, ice room, various forms of massage and facial treatments offered will also ensure that guests feel revitalised before embarking on the next leg of their journey.
Visitors coming to Dalaman on vacation may rent personal vehicles for their entire duration as driving is an ideal way to explore the city. Reliable rental operators such as Avis can be found within the airport premises.
Passengers looking to get into the city centre via public modes of transport can check out the Havas shuttles found outside the domestic terminal. With the frequency of bus services aligned to arriving flights, passengers would experience minimal hassle in trying to catch a bus. Bus services also ferry passengers to popular nearby resort destinations.
Taxis are available throughout the day (and night) for passengers to get into the city centre efficiently and conveniently.


The Westerner Park Centrium, is a landmark of Central Alberta. This multi-use facility accommodates concerts, hockey, motor sports, ice shows, major curling events, boxing, rodeos, wrestling, trade shows, marching band competitions, and conventions, all of which find a comfortable fit.
There are a variety of luxury suites; including the private Suite 125 with capacity for up to 60 people and the Kal Tire Community Suite with a 12 person capacity. Our Sky Suites and Concourse Suites currently have wait lists.
Recognizing the vast variety of events, seating configurations ranging from 2,000 to 7,819. Every show can have a "full house" atmosphere using floor-to-ceiling divider curtains to mask off the unused portions of seating.
The most up-to-date lighting, communications, and audio/visual systems have been incorporated into the Westerner Park Centrium's design. A great deal of emphasis was placed on acoustics, so visitors can expect to hear concert-sound quality.


Around the year 1936, Dr. Edward Bach, M.B.B.S., M.R.C.S., then practising in Harley Street (Hollywood of medical doctors) London, abandoned his lucrative medical practice and went into the forest, in search for a better and easy medical system so that everyone may treat and cure himself just as we take food when hungry or cover ourselves with woollen clothes in biting cold winter; his mission resulted in unearthing the most valuable treasure in botany and most useful for the entire humanity. slowly he discovered the therapeutic and other benefits of these flowers. The author of this book made an exploratory study of this system of medicine with forty years of practice and teaching. He is presenting in the following pages the uses of Dr. Bach Remedies. A set of 39 Bach remedies are being sold in all homoeopathic drug stores and leading departmental stores all over the world including the Gulf countries.


Hope's discussion of growing up in a Scandinavian family (and later, working with Bill, but both of them mostly independent) led to a discussion of our own experiences with working alone vs. working with others in lab. Science requires a lot of thought and reflection, but also communication and collaboration. Different communication styles also play a role.
On pages 16-17, Hope describes how, as a young child, she developed a concept of gender and her identity as a scientist. Being both a girl and a scientist seemed impossible (on her book tour, she also discussed the feeling of needing to leave the realm of women behind to become a scientist). Though there are more women in science now, our culture's dominant idea of a scientist is still male.
Additionally, while being a woman in science is more accepted, expressing femininity in science is often met with a negative response. We drew some parallels to second/third/fourth-wave feminism and their views on gender and gender expression (here's wikipedia on the history of feminism; if anyone has a better reference, feel free to share!).
Are there any good references discussing feminism in science from more intersectional perspectives? Or based in feminist theory but focused on science?
For most of her life, Hope didn't really consider herself an active feminist, but recently she decided she had to speak up for women (starting around 18:00 in her book tour interview, she explains the particular incident that made her realize this, where religious protesters on campus were harassing a female student and Hope had the opportunity to defend her but was too afraid to speak up).
Science in general is so concerned with objectivity that it often refuses to consider the possibility that it might have bias – but there are huge biases that affect the way science is done.
One example: clinical trials have mostly been conducted on men, but there are important, medically relevant differences between men and women. This has been discussed more lately (here's a Nature article from just this week, with links to a few other studies and examples) but is still a problem.
Another example: the study where they figured out that mice reacted differently to being handled by male vs. female researchers, which was something that no one had previously considered or controlled for. Here's an article in Nature.
Here's another article with a whole bunch of examples about how many products are designed mostly by certain people without considering differences in how they fit or are usable by other types of people.
The focus on objectivity and scientific authority also often doesn't leave space for expression of personality or emotion. This also ties into Hope's reflection on scientific writing, and how the papers she publishes leave out the failed attempts, problem-solving, and emotional energy that went into them.
Pretending that failure doesn't exist makes science more intimidating and less accessible. There's also been a push for publishing negative results, because they're still informative and the information could prevent other researchers from spending their time on things that won't work.
Communication between scientists at group meetings and conferences fills in some of these gaps, but most papers and presentations focus on telling a good scientific story, which often doesn't match the process of doing the science.
The Baran group's blog consists of posts by grad students and postdocs talking about the actual process of doing the research that led to their papers, which is pretty cool.
#OverlyHonestMethods makes fun of some of these qualities of scientific papers.
As science gets more competitive, scientists tend to avoid showing signs of weakness (admitting failure, phrasing proposed explanations in a tentative way) or even personality in their writing.
This entry was posted in Book club on June 24, 2016 by Heidi.


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The World Health Organization's (WHO) call to ban trans fats from the global food supply by 2023 has received support from the International Food and Beverage Alliance(IFBA).
While trans fats are naturally found in dairy and meat products, they are also generated by industrial processes to produce hard fats from vegetable oils, known as partially hydrogenated vegetable oils (PHOs). Manufacturers use them for their long shelf life, but they are associated with an increase in non-communicable diseases.
A diet high in trans fats, including fried and bakery products, is estimated to cause more than 500,000 deaths every year from cardiovascular disease.
WHO and non-governmental organisation Resolve to Save Lives aim to eliminate the use of these fats by 2023. The IFBA — which brings together 12 leading food and non-alcoholic beverage companies such as Nestlé, Unilever and Danone — hopes to help its members contribute to this goal.
WHO guidelines recommend a maximum of 1% of total energy from trans fat and 10% from saturated fats. Two years ago, IFBA member companies committed to reducing industrially produced trans fat to no more than one gram per 100 grams of product by the end of 2018.
He attributed this success to the fact that companies substituted PHOs with non-PHO solutions, such as using unsaturated fats, without compromising on taste or quality.
IFBA is also working on removing nutritionally negligible amounts of PHOs found in thermal processing, processing aids (release agents), food additives (emulsifiers) and carriers wherever feasible.
WHO has been encouraging the food industry to eliminate trans fatsfor several years, but despite bans proving successful in countries such as Denmark, scepticism has limited the success of policiesin other countries. Perhaps backing from IFBA will encourage others to limit their use of trans fats and help prevent some of the world's biggest killer diseases.
"We are committed to working in collaboration with governments, civil society and the food and beverage industry to share best practices and call on all food producers in all sectors to join the effort to achieve this public health priority," said Renaldi.
Trans fat, or trans-unsaturated fatty acids, trans fatty acids, are a type of unsaturated fat that occur in small amounts in nature, but became widely produced industrially from vegetable fats for use in margarine, snack food, packaged baked goods, and frying fast food starting in the 1950s.
Trans fat has been shown to consistently be associated, in an intake-dependent way, with increased risk of coronary artery disease, a leading cause of death in Western nations.


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Sports briefs: Canaries sign veteran lefty
The Sioux Falls Canaries signed LHP Joe Testa to a contract and released pitcher Kirk Clark on Friday. Testa, 28, spent 2013 with the Amarillo Sox of the American Association and the Newark Bears of the Can-Am League. With the Sox, he was 0-1 with an 8.16 ERA in 17 relief appearances. He struck out 16 batters in 14 1/3 innings for Amarillo while picking up one save. The Sox traded Testa to Newark and where he made nine starts, going 1-5 with a 6.09 ERA.
The left-hander opened up the 2014 season with the Gary-Southshore Railcats, going 0-1 with a eight strikeouts in five relief appearances.
Originally signed by the Minnesota Twins in 2008 as an undrafted free agent, Testa spent parts of three seasons in the Twins organization before being traded to the Washington Nationals in 2010 along with big league catcher Wilson Ramos in exchange for Nationals closer Matt Capps.
In five minor league seasons, Testa racked up 286 strikeouts while going 18-11 with a 3.36 ERA.
Kirk Clark allowed 12 runs on 18 hits for the Canaries in 10 appearances in 2014. He went 0-1 with a 10.45 ERA while walking six and striking out nine.
Lynx lose for second time
ATLANTA – Angel McCoughtry scored 23 points, Erika de Souza had 16 points and 11 rebounds and the Atlanta Dream held off the Minnesota Lynx 85-82 on Friday night.
The Dream had lost 12 of their last 13 games against the Lynx, including sweeps in the 2011 and 2013 WNBA Finals. However, Atlanta (6-3) sealed its third straight victory when McCoughtry grabbed a defensive rebound, was fouled by Maya Moore and hit an ensuing free throw with 2.8 seconds remaining.
Lindsay Whalen finished with 22 points, Janel McCarville had a season-high 18 and Seimone Augustus scored 17 for Minnesota (8-2).
Moore, the finals MVP last season, had 10 points and nine rebounds.
Sancho Lyttle added 10 points and 12 rebounds, Tiffany Hayes finished with 15 points and Jasmine Thomas had 13 as Atlanta's five starters each scored in double figures.
The Lynx, who began the season with six straight wins, gave up the lead for good when Thomas' layup made it 11-10 midway through the first quarter and trailed by 20 late in the second.
Trailing by 17 to begin the third, the Lynx trimmed the lead to nine with 6:29 to play.

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The second edition of the Light to Night Festival is set to take place starting this weekend in Singapore's Civic District.
Back with a bigger line-up this time, the light festival held over two weekends features spectacular works of art with visual art installations, music, dance and literary performances in the district.
Details on the festival programmes and activities can be found here.
Participating cultural institutions and parks include National Gallery Singapore, Asian Civilisations Museum, The Arts House, Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, the Padang, Empress Lawn and Esplanade Park.
What's more, visitors will enjoy free admission to all exhibitions in National Gallery Open House, including their special exhibition Century of Light.


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'So You Think You Can Dance': New night, new…
'So You Think You Can Dance': New night, new judges, new format mark Season 12
By Jacquie Oliverius |
PUBLISHED: May 29, 2015 at 10:01 a.m. | UPDATED: July 28, 2018 at 5:56 a.m.
Viewers of "So You Think You Can Dance," get ready for something new and different. The dance competition moves to a new night — beginning Season 12 on Monday, June 1 (8-10 p.m. on Fox), the same night of the week on which "Dancing With the Stars" has struck gold for ABC.
As for the primary personalities, only executive producer Nigel Lythgoe and host Cat Deeley return to the show. Judge and longtime "scream queen" Mary Murphy was released from her contract in January. Taking Murphy's place on the now expanded judging panel are singer/dancer Jason Derulo and Paula Abdul, dancer and former judge on "American Idol" and "SYTYCD Australia."
The biggest change, however, is the format. After the weeks of auditions, the finalists will be separated into stage versus street dancers. The thousands of dancers hoping for a spot on the show are being categorized into Team Stage — the Top 10 dancers in ballet, ballroom, contemporary and tap — or Team Street — the Top 10 dancers in salsa, street, tango and all kinds of hip-hop. All of the judges say that they are looking for the very best, most creative, most inventive dancers to perform.
Helping to guide the 20 finalists through the pitfalls of complicated dance routines and exacting choreographers will be two fan favorites, as the All-Star Mentor dancers for each team. Mentoring Team Stage is Travis Wall, runner-up in Season 2, choreographer on SYTYCD since Season 5, and now owner of his own dance company, Shaping Sound. Team Street will have mentor Stephen "tWitch" Boss, runner-up in Season 4, SYTYCD All-Star in Season 7, and dancer in the "Step Up" movies.
Auditions took place from Jan. 24 to March 15 in New York City, Dallas, Detroit, Memphis and Los Angeles. With only one city in the West, it certainly seems as if the show was trying to attract most of its hopefuls from the East and Midwest. The taped auditions will make up the first few shows of the season.
And good news, fans — it looks like Vegas Week is back on the schedule for the final torturous tests to determine the Top 20! It was just so sad last season to see the jubilant dancers come running out, wave a plane ticket and scream, "I'm going to … Pasadena." Ugh!
When the Top 20 is finally chosen, the shows will be "live," with street dancers competing against stage dancers. The dancers will be asked weekly to perform many dance styles, while working with a variety of choreographers, and I will be waiting to see how that will differ from previous seasons. Each week, one dancer from each team will be eliminated until one winner is crowned "America's Favorite Dancer" in the Season 12 finale and the question will be: Will street or stage come out on top?
It's been a guessing game every year as to whether SYTYCD would be renewed, and it seemed that with "iffy' ratings, something had to change for the show to continue. It should be interesting to see how it all shakes out, but I don't know how this will work — won't it be like the judges are comparing apples with oranges?
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Marin's mandated housing: Much planned, little 'affordable'
Marin's mandated housing: Much planned, little 'affordable'
Marin water district tests supply options against severe drought


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Deals & People July 22, 2011
Symetra Hires SVP to Develop Registered Product Strategy
Symetra Life Insurance Company plans to expand its annuities portfolio and develop new registered products, hiring Kevin Knull to head up these endeavors.
By PLANADVISER staff
Knull has joined the company as senior vice president, Registered Investments. In this role, he will lead the creation of Symetra's registered annuity business, with an initial focus on lower-cost variable annuities that do not offer living benefit guarantees. He will report to Dan Guilbert, executive vice president of Symetra's Retirement Division.
Knull most recently served as CEO of The Knull Group, LLC, a consulting firm focused on product and sales strategies for investment and insurance companies. He previously spent nine years at The Hartford Financial Services Group in a variety of sales leadership positions. At The Hartford, Knull and his team of wholesalers represented variable annuities, fixed annuities, 401(k), and other tax-deferred investments with financial planning, wirehouse, and regional investment firms.
"Kevin has deep knowledge of variable annuity products, and he knows what it takes to be successful with registered representatives and fee-based investment advisers. With his understanding of distributor processes, we can build products that help solve challenges for advisers and their clients," said Guilbert.
Knull earned a bachelor of science degree at the United States Coast Guard Academy. He is a Certified Financial Planner and currently serves on the board of directors of the National Capital Area Financial Planning Association in Washington, D.C. He will be based in Bellevue, Washington.
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The Danish Consul in Macon in the state of Georgia, USA, is giving his city a helping hand towards creating a more liveable city by promoting the Danish bicycle culture.
The Royal Danish Consulate in Macon has promoted cycling and safety at many events in the city. For example, they partnered with Bike Tech, Houndstooth Road bicycles, the Danish American Chamber of Commerce, the Swedish American Chamber of Commerce, and the World Chamber of Commerce to organize a "Bicycle Night in Central Georgia" which set focus on cycling and safety.
The Consulate has also imported a Danish cargo bike which is used at events, speaking engagements, and parades to build awareness about cycling.
"Cycling is clean, green and healthy. Although recreational cycling is already popular in Georgia, the expansion of both recreational and commuting cycling opportunities will enhance an already high quality of life for our residents. Our Triobike garners much attention when used at events. It is an excellent tool to use to open a dialog to promote more cycling and best practices in our area. Such a dialog has also encouraged avid cyclist to consider Denmark as a tourist destination," says Christopher N. Smith, Honorary Consul at the Royal Danish Consulate in Macon, Georgia in the U.S.
Macon is the 4th largest city in the state of Georgia. In recent years, the city has launched a number of bicycling initiatives along with many other local partners. Bike lanes have been added as well as a bike sharing system known as "Bear Bikes" at Mercer University. The organization "The College Hill Corridor" has issued a plan that incorporates more cycling along the 2-square mile corridor between Mercer University and downtown Macon. Finally, local groups have developed a biking and walking trail next to the Ocmulgee River.
"Due to its wide avenues, the center of Macon is a rather easy place to navigate for a cyclist, and the addition of more bike lanes has enhanced this. However, in general, due to our hot climate, fewer people commute to work by bicycles in the Southern U.S. But as urban renewal increases, this number will begin to rise," predicts Christopher N. Smith.
During the last decade, cycling in the U.S. has increased by 60 %. Granted, there is still a long way to go, but many U.S. cities have begun to look for alternatives to the car-based city. "Like most all American cities, Danish expertise on protected and elevated bike lanes could prove valuable to Macon's urban planners in efforts to expand cycling," says Christopher N. Smith.


As we sit on the train every day -- sometimes delayed by train traffic ahead, sometimes by signal problems -- one gets to thinking. Are we really delayed by train traffic or are the conductors protecting our sensitivities? Is 'sick customer' a euphemism for 'dead customer'? Am I safer if I sit in the middle of the train, or near the doors where I can make a quick escape? If I touch this pole, what are the chances I'm going to get a nasty rash? Did I just see someone living in the subway tunnel? And what exactly is that couple doing over there?


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Los Hombres Calientes – Vol. 4: Vodou Dance
Billboard Latin Music Award nominee for Latin Jazz Album of the Year 2004 "One of the smartest, and most fun, bands anywhere – Michael Agovino, Newsweek.com "brilliant travelogue" – David Fricke, Rolling Stone "Mission accomplished" – Philip Booth, Downbeat
A beautifully illustrated 60+ page coffee table book including a companion CD with cover photo by Herman Leonard and foreword by CNN's Soledad O'Brien.
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18″x24″ poster featuring the album art from Los Hombres Calientes' album, Vol. 3: New Congo Square
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Carnival celebrations around the world. Billboard Latin Music Award finalist for Latin Jazz Album of the Year. Guests include Trombone Shorty, Rebirth Brass Band, John Boutte, Kermit Ruffins and many more.


Once upon a time, three million years ago - at the time that has come to be known as the first period in the history of mankind - the first human settlement formed in the territory of the modern-day south Italian city of Matera. The phrase 'once upon a time' usually opens tales of the olden days, relating events which no-one really remembers and which may even not be true at all. Unlike these stories, the history of the ancient town cradled by the ravine of Gravina and its amazing origins are still very much evident in the old town of Matera, home to the ancient dwellings known as the Sassi. People still live there, just like the first residents who settled down in the calcarenitic caves. Sassi di Matera has stayed exactly the same it was in the ancient times, both visually and regarding its residents' way of viewing the world - a fact that makes it the dream location for scholars researching the ancient history. Not surprisingly, the place has been repeatedly casted as ancient Jerusalem in films about Jesus Christ, including Mel Gibson's famous 'The Passion of the Christ'. Considered one of the wonders of the world, the Sassi has also made the UNESCO list of World Heritage.
In the 3rd century BC, the Romans officially founded a new city in the region of Basilicata; in spite of regime changes and the tides and ebbs of history, people have never abandoned the cave dwellings. They still live behind the ascetic doors of the cave houses. Repeating the tangle of the cave system inside the tuff rock, a winding network of roads and paths and silhouettes of traditional structures rises above the rooftops of the cave buildings.
The historical system of water collection is unique to the Sassi. Underground caves were used like giant cisterns to collect rain water; always cold and refreshing, it was then delivered to the homes via underground tunnels. Much more modern methods of water supply are employed today, of course; however, the local residents still take great pride in this unique historical solution.
The city is unforgettable and thrillingly beautiful after dark when the lights are turned on. As the lights seeps through the tiny windows, you almost feel as if you had stepped off the earth into the night sky.
A new and perhaps not quite as interesting part of Matera was built in the 1950s to deal with the overpopulation of the cave dwellings, a dire situation that could result in an epidemic of malaria. Due to compulsive relocation, abandoned dwellings are not rare today in Sassi di Matera. The expanding local tourist industry, tasteful and grounded, makes good use of the fact: the caves now house new design hotels and restaurants.
In fact, it is the design hotels that make it possible for visitors to discover the wondrous story of the city and explore the caves which would otherwise remain closed. The local accommodations are defined by their simplicity in which the beauty of the nature and historical tales meet the aesthetic and practical needs of the modern man. The result is fascinating: you can, if only for a short time, experience the ascetic lifestyle of the ancient cave-dwellers, idyllic peace and harmony with nature - with a twist of 21st-century chic.
The list of the most special accommodations in Sassi di Matera definitely includes the Corte San Pietro Hotel (www.cortesanpietro.it). The design hotel features only five rooms. It was quite recently that the owner Fernando Ponte came back from the new Matera to a house he had inherited in the Sassi. After a painstaking renovation, the owner created a sophisticated and ascetic 21st-century cave-dweller's interior in which top quality design elements co-exist harmoniously with the environment, offering both modern comfort and a feel of the essence of the caves. As the proper host that he is, the owner greets every guest personally. You also get this feeling of being appraised critically: he is, after all, admitting you to the hotel which he obviously considers his home. A personal touch, peace, harmony and outstanding breakfast prepared from local ingredients are some of the things you will experience here and never forget.
Incidentally, a trademark feature of the Sassi's hotels and restaurants is total loyalty to the local values and advocacy of the green philosophy. Appreciating the unique place they live in, the local people tend to let things be the way they are - for instance, allowing caper bushes grow through the cracks of the city walls... Actually, this kind of people live throughout the region of Basilicata: people with lots of self-confidence and love for their native land; incredibly hard-working people who are not known to skimp on time or effort. People who have no time for what they consider useless.
They say that the place makes the man. Perhaps it is the harsh seismic laws of the location that have taught people to approach life somewhat differently here: they are actually living for today. And maybe it is exactly due to this constant presence of adrenaline and ability to appreciate the value of each day in their life, so important for the 'blood circulation' of the place, that they stay stubbornly put. Nothing keeps the people of the Sassi from going wherever they want, making things happen, fulfilling their dreams.
This is illustrated by the very special story of a pastry chef called Luciano Zambrella. Together 24/7, Luciano and his wife run their own café; the couple complain in jest of not having enough time even for a bit on the side - so they cheat on each other... with each other. Luciano grew up in a very religious Catholic family which lost one of the sons at a very young age. A somewhat strict and authoritarian figure, the head of the family announced a considerable period of mourning, which meant, among other things, giving up any kind of sweets. The six-year old Luciano was forbidden to indulge his sweet tooth. One day the family visited the local fair which, of course, featured loads of mouth-watering confections and things for children's amusement. When the little boy implored his parents to buy him the tiniest piece of cake, he was harshly told off. That night Luciano dreamt of a giant field scattered with lovely little cakes... When the morning came, the boy knew that he wanted to be a pastry chef when he grew up. The self-taught Luciano has mastered countless different techniques and cooks a great variety of pastries and sweets; he also takes great pleasure in sharing his knowledge with others. The little café boasts an array of top-class professional kitchen appliances, the culinary world's equivalent of a fleet of Bentleys. Interestingly, the actual car that the pastry master drives every day is very modest; in fact, you don't see a lot of cars that old in the street today. It's just that his dream is still a priority to him; a car is nothing else than a means of getting from place to place.
The unforgettable food of Basilicata is yet another thing that reveals the great power generated by the combination of ancient traditions and contemporary possibilities, a power that can be felt on every step in the region of Basilicata. While Basilicata has always been one of the poorest regions of Italy, the people who live here are extremely responsible, diligent and hardworking. And that is why the local people have learnt to cook unforgettably delicious food from the simplest of ingredients. Basilicata is famous for its fresh pasta, traditionally hand-made by the housewives, as well as for its special pasta recipe which they do not mind sharing with anyone. The variety of fresh pasta shapes is endless: a different one for each village. The most popular kind of fresh pasta in Basilicata is orecchiette ('the little ears').
The regional cooking is dominated by beans which are used in the widest range of dishes: bean sauces, beans with pasta and pasta with beans, beans in pasta dough... Horse meat is quite popular in this part of Italy; they also eat lots and lots of sheep and goat milk products in Basilicata. A special ingredient typical for the region is sun-dried and then deep-fried sweet pepper, served as a starter or added to the main dish.
Lots of interesting facts about the culture and cuisine of different nations will be featured in the new TV programme entitled 'Sirmais: Cult Dishes', aired on LTV1 starting in March 2013.
The 'Sirmais: Cult Dishes' programme is produced with the financial support of the RIMI retail chain and the European Commission Representation in Latvia at the Mistrus Media film studio.


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Butzel Long attorney Robert T. Wilson elected Secretary of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich. – Butzel Long attorney and shareholder Robert T. Wilson has been elected Secretary of the Business Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan. Mr. Wilson's term runs through 2009.
Previously, Mr. Wilson was the Treasurer and the Publications Director of the Business Law Section. He currently serves on the Business Law Section Council.
Based in the firm's Bloomfield Hills office, Mr. Wilson has extensive experience in a wide variety of complex transactions, with a specific concentration in mergers and acquisitions and commercial contracts.
Mr. Wilson is a member of the State Bar of Michigan. Prior to beginning his law career, he spent ten years in the publishing industry. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the Cranbrook Art Academy and also serves as President of the Board of the Library of Michigan Foundation. He is a graduate of Leadership Oakland.
Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Boston College (J.D., 1994), Indiana University (M.A., 1982) and Denison University (B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 1981).
Butzel Long was established in 1854 and is headquartered in Detroit. Butzel Long is one of America's leading law firms, with 240 attorneys and offices in Detroit, Bloomfield Hills, Lansing, Ann Arbor, and Holland, Michigan, New York City, Washington, D.C., Boca Raton and Palm Beach, Florida, as well as Alliance offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Mexico City and Monterrey. The firm represents clients from diverse industries on a regional, national and multi-national level and is the sole Michigan member of Lex Mundi, a global association of 160 independent law firms. Visit the Butzel Long website at www.butzel.com().


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Wolff praises Valtteri Bottas's 'fighter' mentality | F1 News by PlanetF1
Toto Wolff has praised Valtteri Bottas's mentality, and specifically his ability to handle being on the end of "insane" bad luck in 2020.
2020 was a largely disappointing season for Bottas as he failed to come close to challenging Lewis Hamilton for the title and only won two races.
However, his boss doesn't think that it was all his fault and is impressed with how the Finn handled his misfortunes.
"This season, Valtteri has had insane bad luck, " Wolff told Autosport.
"Several punctures that shouldn't have happened, red flags as he led easily [at Mugello]. If I didn't know he has an absolutely solid mind… A driver might start to wonder why this happens to him. But not Valtteri.
"He's so solid, so tough and tenacious; that's only going to make him stronger. I'm sorry for him, that he had all these problems in one season when he could have won three, four or five races and be second with a good lead.
"I think he's got the right frame of mind. He had a couple of very, very tough weekends and got over it. He had a really good race [in Abu Dhabi]. I think he maybe released some potential.
"Even at the end of the season when the championships were decided, he bounced back. I think that's the mentality of a fighter."
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One positive for Bottas this year was that, on Saturdays, he was much stronger, beating Hamilton on multiple occasions and often being less than a tenth slower when he lost out.
Despite this, he still feels that race-pace is where he made the most progress in 2020.
"It was extremely close many, many times this year and even in top three as well. We had good qualifying battles with Lewis," he said as per RaceFans.
"Obviously in the races more often, as the points show, he got the upper hand. But I can't really say that qualifying was the biggest thing that I improved.
"I would say actually the race pace overall this year was a little bit better. But obviously, there's always more work to do.
"Of course I didn't meet my targets for the year in terms of results… but still now looking at the big picture, there's so many positive things and so many more lessons learnt about driving and about myself and everything that I can again carry into next year and really turn that into a strength and try again."
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Barr's speaker smartly ends these fourteen lines with the calming yet cinematic, "My ears arrange it as music; outside are birds, ushering us in." This ushering from nature leads to "Blue Rose" and "Blue Fawn," two poems that use the kaleidoscope metaphor to create shifts in color. Barr skillfully takes a color to concoct not only a new color, but also a fresh, unexpected twist in the poems. Barr's speaker withholds the blue in "Blue Rose" by starting out with the green of lettuce to the sensory details of vinegar, thyme, and salmon, to a lovely synesthesia of "…tails of four anchovies,/split grey and white, arranged on a plate./They taste of a concentration of salt/breaking into the mouth. As if their bodies/are permeated by a sea…" Food leads to water, which also leads to song. "Blue Fawn" also plays with a remarkable synergy, starting the poem with "pink mountain lions" and withholding the "Blue Fawn" until a later line. No lack of sensory feeling exists in Barr's work, evident in "My husband cuts his fingers on the piano's teeth," which becomes the grating line introducing the titular blue fawn.
Throughout the book, Barr's speaker inevitably questions the usage of kaleidoscope, whether in meaning or in function. In doing so, "Masque" is a standout poem—Barr heightens the definitions of "masque" and "kaleidoscope" in several ways. Wordplay of "masque" vs. "mask" occurs—masque, as in theater, becomes emphasized through, "Nights,/children dab their tongues in gelato. Romeos/and Juliets glitter in the storefronts' blaze over cobbles," while mask, as in disguise or the relation to vision is focused on through "The waist that could draw men's eyes has lost/its elastic" and "Inside my mask,/my husband recognizes my eyes." This wordplay of "masque" vs. "mask" is crucial, since with the shift of words also comes a shift in the kaleidoscope metaphor.
Barr also uses the visual element of kaleidoscope to extend to ekphrastic pieces. Another standout poem of the book is the longer Henry Darger series that introduces section 2. In these poems, the definition of kaleidoscope shifts to that of a lens—the lens of Darger's work upon discovering it after his death and the lens of the work (which the reader can only guess) during his lifetime. The inclusion of Darger is significant: the artist's reclusive nature mixed with the vibrant yet tragic subjects of his works add to the synergy of Kaleidoscope.
Besides vibrancy, kaleidoscopes have the potential of the grotesque and kitsch. "Gold Moon Casino" in the third section plays with this kitsch, with a high culture analysis of the casino: "Gold drapes expose the fish tank of the parking lot" mixed with a low culture moment of sentimentality: "I laid my head in my Mama's stomach: 'I want you to die in my arms.'" Barr takes this high-low combination and effectively presents it in form, with a poem of twenty lines (10 in the first stanza and 10 in the second stanza).
While the opening sonnet of the book "ushered us in," the opening poem in the final section introduces the kaleidoscopic movement of water. In "Launch," the warm water serves as an impetus of the kaleidoscopic turn—a turn where we end up getting the masque, performance, and repetition of "Chinese Nuo dancers," along with references to travel in Tibet. Movement in travel occurs multiple times in this final section, and "The Ecology of Atlas" serves as the culmination of this with interesting enjambments and indentations in form. The form takes a cascading effect, and in this final section, the full effects and metaphor of the kaleidoscope is realized.
REVIEWER: Dorothy Chan was a 2014 finalist for the Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Blackbird, Plume, Spillway, Day One, and The Great American Poetry Show. In 2012, The Writing Disorder nominated her poem, "Ikebukuro Train Rides" for a Pushcart. In Fall 2015, she will begin her creative writing: poetry PhD at Florida State University.


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In a Spirit of Brotherly and Sisterly Love
Sacrifice and love led to reaching a common goal for a gathering in Australia
BY: Kylee Hale
Since its beginning in 2009, PathwayConnect has provided opportunities for students across the world to minister to one another and become one in purpose. This unity has been seen throughout the 400+ PathwayConnect locations, and the Australia Gold Coast gathering is no exception.
Unity in a diverse gathering
As the Winter Semester 2018 came to a close, the 14 members of the Gold Coast PathwayConnect group earned excellent grades, but more importantly, they developed a Christlike love for each other and a deeper appreciation of ministering.
Throughout the semesters, these students brought unique elements to the group that made every Thursday night gathering and institute class a special experience. Their ages range from 20–70 years old, one student is enrolled in the Language-version of the program, and they represent four countries: Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, and the Cook Islands. These students quickly became a family.
"Since the first semester, our motto has been to 'leave no one behind,' and that commitment was reinforced during our second semester as we each sacrificed time to tutor one another and help each other succeed," said Jared Matthews, a Gold Coast PathwayConnect student. "In PathwayConnect, you get at least equal to the efforts you put into it."
"In PathwayConnect, you get at least equal to the efforts you put into it."
Together, the gathering left no one behind
Gold Coast service missionaries assigned to BYU-Pathway, Elder and Sister Schwenke
Throughout the semester, the students often met outside of their weekly gatherings to go over homework and help each other earn the best grades possible. The accomplishment of all 14 students completing these semesters together is greatly attributed to the love and encouragement they shared with one another.
"As I have participated in this course and become more involved in helping others, I have grown to appreciate and love my fellow students," Moses Leupolu said. "I realize how important each of us is to one another when we work together and live in a way that allows the Holy Ghost to teach and guide us in all things."
Like Moses, each of the students witnessed the empowering support and guidance from the Spirit as they took the time to minister one to another and put the Lord first.
No one's efforts are left unseen
This spirit they witnessed helped produce a spirit of brotherly kindness in their gathering — a spirit that, if the group allows, can influence their gathering to produce immeasurable blessings.
"We are a family," Georgina Morgan explained. "We gather united in a spirit of oneness, determined that no one gets left behind. We laugh together, sing together, cry together, eat together, and share our innermost thoughts and feelings. Our own unique personal experiences have enriched and fortified one another. In a spirit of brotherly and sisterly love, we have reached beyond ourselves to ensure we cross the finish line together."
As the Australia Gold Coast gathering is just one in hundreds of PathwayConnect locations, BYU-Pathway employees acknowledge the efforts and support practiced by every student around the world.
We encourage all students to continue to lift each other and "bear one another's burdens."1 As students practice these principles and acts of charity, they will see blessings in their lives and, just as the Gold Coast group has witnessed, no one will be left behind.
"In a spirit of brotherly and sisterly love, we have reached beyond ourselves to ensure we cross the finish line together."
Gatherings are a crucial part of the PathwayConnect curriculum and learning model. Learn more about gatherings at byupathway.lds.org.
1. ^ Mosiah 18:9
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What to Watch on Netflix and Amazon Over the Holidays
Holidays are coming, and now you will be able to catch with favorite shows that you missed out on and explore new titles. Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO, and other primary streaming services released some exciting titles in the last couple of weeks.
And more great movies and tv shows will be coming soon. You can find something to watch with your partner, kids, or friends during the Christmas holidays to come. Keep reading to find some recommendations.
November and December are usually very strong months for all streaming services, and Netflix is not an exception. The trend is to release some good titles just before the holidays or over the days between Christmas and New Year when many people are home and looking for something to watch.
Unfortunately, with Corona restrictions still in place in many countries, maybe this will be a nice escape from reality.
"The harder they fall" is one of the titles you shouldn't miss out on. This is a Western that will feature a cast of only African-Americans. The director Jaymes Samuel shows a fictional story of an outlaw cowboy looking for payback from his mortal enemy who is just released from prison.
Original Netflix titles are usually available worldwide, so you will have the possibility to watch "The harder they fall" from anywhere. However, this isn't the case for some other titles.
This is why you can take advantage of a VPN installed on, for example, your FireTV Stick to access content that is not available in your location. According to FireStickTricks, a VPN is not mandatory for free apps on FireStick, but it is highly recommended for privacy reasons.
A returning title for a new season is "Big Mouth." The fifth season of adult comedy is worth your while. The art is still unique, and the stars that you will hear as voices will make it even better!
Another show with a new third season is "Narcos: Mexico." Netflix announced this would be the final season of the TV series, which is why we have high hopes for it. In the new 10 episodes, we will see new cartel leaders that will try to escape the law and, in the meantime, show their enemies what it means to be a real drug boss.
And there is no way not to mention the second season of "The Witcher," which many fans were waiting for with enormous excitement. With the hope that the two years of waiting will be worth it, go and watch the new adventures of Geralt of Rivia, Ciri, and Yennefer.
Amazon Prime has been winning with its latest movie and TV releases. One of the great tiles is "The Electrical Life of Louis Wain," based on a true story.
The British painter Louis Wain, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, is famous for his unconventional paintings of cats. He was a rare eccentric, and the director Will Sharpe managed to represent this perfectly.
"Encounter" is another movie now available to watch on Amazon Prime. The plot shows us how a father is kidnapping his two sons. He is afraid of a potential alien attack and wants to protect his beloved kids by taking them to safety.
HBO Max is not going to disappoint us too. They offer us a cover of the classic "Head of the Class." We will again see our favorite high school students shown in a new modern way. If you are a fan of the original series, you will for sure appreciate this new version.
And talking about revivals of old favorites, there is no way not to mention "And Just Like That…" the continuation of "Sex and the City." Our favorite Carrie Bradshaw is back alongside Miranda and Charlotte. Let's see what life has to show for those emblematic heroines in their 50s.
But we have to admit that we will miss Samantha a lot because the TV series won't be the same without her.
"Dr. Brain" is a Korean drama series recently released on Apple Plus. Squid Games was a huge success on Netflix, so now the public of streaming sites is warmly welcoming any Korean content.
The plot develops around a neuroscientist trying a new technology called "brain sync." The experiment's goal is that the main hero can access the memories of his family members and find the truth behind their death.
You shouldn't miss a recently released original movie, "Finch," which stars Tom Hanks as a survivor after a world apocalypse. He has two unusual friends to accompany him on his journey to find a new home — a dog and a robot. Go together with them on an adventure and spend some lovely time watching this movie on the weekend.
"Juno" is a new movie on Disney Plus that follows the story of a pregnant teenager. She is not sure how to handle the situation but, in the end, decides to give for adoption and seeks a perfect couple to take care of it. She will face many challenges that will make you empathic with her struggles.
And a new title that will be released just at the end of the year is "The Book of Boba Fett." This will be another exciting adventure from the Star Wars universe. Judging by the trailer, we can say that we expect a lot from this TV series. As you can suggest, the main character will be the bounty hunter Boba Fett, but we will also see his partner Fennec Shand. We are excited to see what their adventures will be.
What Is to Come In 2022
There are so many new titles planned for 2022 from all streaming services, and they all look more than excellent. Here are a couple of the ones we are most excited about:
Netflix is planning titles like "1899', "Anatomy of a Scandal" and a live-action adaptation of the "Avatar: The Last Airbender." Of course, the fourth season of "Stranger Things" is about to come!
Amazon is not falling behind, and they will release titles like "Book of love," season 4 of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," "Star Trek: Picard," and the one we are all waiting for — "The Lord Of The Rings" a TV series.
On the other hand, HBO Max will release 10 Warner Bros. films created especially for their platform!
Season 3 of the "Servant," "The Afterparty," "Killers of the Flower Moon," and "Ghosted" are just a couple of the titles to come on Apple Plus.
So many titles to choose from. It is not easy to pick with which to start with, but you will have the time to catch up with at least a couple of them during the Christmas holidays. Be sure to watch as much as you can when you are not spending time with your family because there is much more to come in 2022!
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Programmatic job advertising is automating the process of advertising jobs on platforms where potential candidates are active. With the placement and optimization of the advertisements automated, programmatic job advertising means creating effective campaigns based on actual data, reaching the right audience, and resulting in lowered costs and time-to-hire.
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Reaching candidates through social media, such as Facebook or Instagram, and apps such as Tinder, Minecraft, or iCloud allows you to recruit where this passive talent is active. Showing advertisements on these platforms also make possible candidates aware of your brand, which plays a big role in their decision making when it comes to applying to jobs in the near future.
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So here is the takeaway; passive talent doesn't fill out extensive application forms. Passive talent needs to be attracted. They are out, living life. Doing what inspires them. So if you want to attract talent, whoever they are and wherever they're from, you have to look in the right place. You have to look in life. And that's exactly what Wonderkind is doing. We target people based on their passion, in places that interest them. Because, we believe that everybody wins when talent matches the job.


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Dr. Dog and Les Claypool's Duo de Twang, McDowell Mountain Music Festival, 3/24/13
Melissa Fossum March 25, 2013 8:00AM
Dr. Dog, Les Claypool's Duo de Twang, and More @ McDowell Mountain Music Festival at Margret T. Hance Park|3/24/13
The last day of a music festival is always an exercise in mixed feelings. The majority of the crowd is exhausted, sunburned, and dehydrated, but through it all, watching the headlining band is fun and bittersweet. As much as fans want to go home and soak up copious amounts of aloe vera, there are some lingering desires for the festival to continue for another day or two.
Yesterday was the final day of McDowell Mountain Music Festival. Fans got to celebrate one last time by rocking out to bands like Umphrey's McGee and Dr. Dog and flaunting their percussion skills in the epic drum circle.
-Les Claypool: Eccentric Bassist Would Rather Be Fishing -The Roots, McDowell Mountain Music Festival, 3/23/13 -The Shins, McDowell Mountain Music Festival, 3/22/13
Pennsylvania psychedelic rockers Dr. Dog was the stand out act of Sunday's line up. The band's sound was predominantly indie while flirting with Americana and blues, tying it all together with beautiful vocal harmonies and melodic synthesizer tones. Most fans appeared unfamiliar with the band's material but continuously danced and tried to sing along.
Songs like "The Breeze" and "Heart It Races" built on the band's blues and '60s pop influences for a fun and energetic performance. Dr. Dog attracted one of the most enthusiastic audiences of the day, but the band's encouragement of fans to play with beach balls may have had something to do with that.
Taking the Last Exit Live stage just before Dr. Dog was the local stand out of the day: Jared and the Mill. This local folk outfit provided an energetic take on modern Mumford and Sons-inspired bluegrass by encouraging crowd involvement. Armed with an accordion, an upright bass, a banjo, and a couple guitars, Jared and the Mill captivated the crowd's attention with every ballad and upbeat love song. Some tie dye wearing gals sporting hula hoops danced to the band's sweet and innocent love songs.
The typical fan Primus seemed confused by Duo de Twang. Sure, Les Claypool's collaboration with Marc "Mirv" Haggard featured plenty of Primus songs, but the material leaned more toward hillbilly twang with a heavy dose of bass than Primus' trademark funky sound.
Opening with a stripped down "Wynona's Big Brown Beaver," the duo set the tone for its slap bass-meets acoustic guitar set, which often bordered on repetitive.
"The thing about this Duo de Twang project, aside from the opportunity to bastardize Claypool and Primus material is to dig into songs I love and grew up on," said Claypool, who covered the surf classic "Pipeline," The Bee Gee's "Staying Alive," and Stompin' Tom Connors' "The Bridge That Came Tumblin' Down." He introduced the later with a tribute to the late folk singer which by and large was lost on the audience. "We have about four Canadians in the audience," said Claypool, in what segued into a strange conversation about Limp Bizkit.
Duo de Twang's songs ran together, but the parade of giant puppets through the audience was surreal and broke through the monotony of the set.
Sunday at McDowell Mountain Music Festival didn't end on the same high note as either The Shins' masterful pop performance or The Roots' funky, genre-defying set. The final day of the festival was full of jam bands and a drum circle, though the majority of the crowd didn't seem to mind. After all, those long, flowy skirts are pretty much the perfect garb for grooving and getting in touch with your inner spirit animal.
Critic's Notebook:
Last Night: McDowell Mountain Music Festival featuring Dr. Dog, Duo De Twang, Jared and the Mill, and more. The Crowd: The shirtless guy in the broomstick skirt dancing with his ass crack hanging out summed it up pretty well. Better Than: Feeling like I'm coming down with heat stroke at Coachella. Overheard: Les Claypool's ramblings about being typecast as a redneck in Pig Hunt were pretty entertaining. Random Notebook Dump: Summing "Pipeline" up as "that one surf song that Agent Orange covered."
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Epiphany is the second studio album by American rapper and singer T-Pain, It was released on June 5, 2007, by his record label Nappy Boy Entertainment, under the distribution of Akon's label Konvict Muzik, Jive Records, and Zomba Label Group. The album marks a first for T-Pain, who launched his own record label Nappy Boy Entertainment. Critics gave the album mixed reviews. Epiphany debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and spawned three singles: "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')", "Bartender" and "Church".

Singles
The album's lead single, "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')" was released on February 20, 2007. The song features guest vocals from a fellow southern hip hop rapper Yung Joc. T-Pain provides the production on this track. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it his highest-charting single as a lead artist.

The album's second single, "Bartender" was released on June 5, 2007. The song features guest vocals from musician and his then label-mate Akon, with T-Pain, who also produced this track. The song peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

Critical reception

Epiphany received mixed reviews from music critics. Gentry Boeckel of PopMatters credited T-Pain on his production and use of various characters on the songs he wrote. He also said that his career will last more than other past R&B artists like Case, Joe and Tyrese concluding with, "T-Pain does seem posed for more success than those other guys. He may even be worth the verbiage, too." John Hanson of Sputnikmusic also praised the album for its production, complimenting the songs (specifically the singles) saying, "T-Pain is starting to establish himself as a lasting source of entertainment in the vein of R. Kelly." Vibe writer Chris Ryan also agreed with the R. Kelly similarities, praising the different facets of love and changes in genre, concluding that "Like any modern machine, T-Pain takes what he wants, strip it down, and gives it the voice of computer love." Meka Udoh of HipHopDX credited songs like "Time Machine" and "Suicide" for bringing out a semi-serious T-Pain but was put off by his use of multiple characters throughout the album saying, "While Epiphany has its moments, it is also its schizophrenic nature that bogs the album down." AllMusic editor David Jeffries questioned the album being 'mature', finding that side not mixing together with the party side of T-Pain's music. Norman Mayers of Prefix criticized the album for bringing out "the worst stereotypes of black music and culture" in the R&B genre saying, "Epiphany is a profound statement on the poor quality and embarrassing content found in mainstream urban music."

Commercial performance
Epiphany debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 171,126 copies in its first week. In its second week, the album dropped to number five on the chart, selling an additional 82,000 copies. In its third week, the album dropped to number ten on the chart, selling 56,000 more copies that week. As of September 2008, the album has sold 819,000 copies in the United States.

Track listing
All tracks produced by T-Pain.

Sample credits
 "Tallahassee Love" contains a portion of the composition "California Love" written by Woodrow Cunningham, Norman Durham, Mikel Hooks, Ronald G. Hudson, Larry Troutman, and Roger Troutman.
 "I Got It" contains a sample from "I'm Sprung", written by Faheem Najm, as performed by T-Pain.
 "69" contains a portion of the composition "85", written by Jeffery Grigsby, James Hollis, Sean P. Joseph, Antwan Patton, Kawan Prather, and Maurice L. Sinclair.

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

Release history

See also
 List of Billboard 200 number-one albums of 2007
 List of Billboard number-one R&B albums of 2007

References

Further reading
 T-Pain in-depth interview by Pete Lewis, 'Blues & Soul' February 2008

2007 albums
T-Pain albums
Jive Records albums
Albums produced by T-Pain