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"Crazy Rich Asians:" A return to the classic love stories
Carl Kozlowski | Angelus News
Constance Wu and Henry Golding in Crazy Rich Asians (2018).
Truly funny romantic comedies that are also actually romantic have been a rare and dying breed since "When Harry Met Sally" nearly 30 years ago. Think about it: "Pretty Woman" might have had a happy ending, but at its core it's still a story of a wealthy guy paying $3,000 to have a hooker for a week. And "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless in Seattle" were sweet but bland and not very funny.
But this weekend, the genre has been saved by a most unexpected source — the new movie "Crazy Rich Asians," which is also groundbreaking because it's the first U.S. studio-financed film with an all Asian-American cast to be released since "The Joy Luck Club" 25 years ago. Incredibly, that fact also makes it the second such film ever released by American studios.
Packed top to bottom with Asian-ethnic actors and directed by Jon M. Chu, it may seem that "Crazy" might be so "inside" the community that only Asian-descent viewers would be interested. But rest assured, this is a movie packed with funny supporting characters, likable leads, sumptuous locations, stunning cinematography and universal emotions, making this not only the best date movie of the year so far but also a class act nearly devoid of crass humor.
The movie follows the story of Rachel Chu (Constance Wu, a star of ABC's sitcom "Fresh Off the Boat"), a New York University professor of game theory who has been dating a handsome man named Nick Young (terrific new leading man Henry Golding) for the past year. As Nick heads home to Singapore to be the best man in his friend's wedding, he invites Rachel to come along and be introduced to the family that he has mysteriously barely mentioned.
Rachel is a down-to-earth gal who was raised by a single mom and had to pull herself up by her bootstraps. Until Nick takes her into a first-class luxury suite aboard their jetliner, she hadn't realized that Nick comes from a "crazy rich" family of real estate tycoons, with a father who's always away on business and a quietly imperious mother Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh).
When they touch down in Nick's hometown, Rachel finds herself in an entirely different economic stratosphere. She has to navigate between Nick's often snobbish family and friends and her rich but friendly college roommate, Peik Lin Goh (rapper-turned-actress Awkwafina in a hilarious scene-stealing performance). Peik and her eccentric family help Rachel learn the ropes of the new world she's entered and teach her to stand up for herself against the cruel machinations of the local women who want to steal Nick away from her, and against Eleanor's stubborn refusal to accept her.
The idea of a fish-out-of-water comedy and of a person forced to win over cold-hearted people in different social strata are standard plot elements that could easily have veered into cliché. But the fact that director Chu and his incredibly talented cast are such fresh faces and voices, taking this all-too-rare opportunity to play on a grand scale, makes the film feel dynamic, vibrant and new in every scene from start to finish.
Refreshingly, the film steers clear of making political points, simply accepting the fact that these characters are extremely successful rather than demonizing the rich as terrible people, as so many other modern films do. Some do terrible things to Rachel along the way, and Eleanor is a cold and cunning adversary, but there are plenty of decent and kind people in the arena as well — and when Rachel finally figures out how to beat the cruel people at their own game and show that she's unbroken, the moments of triumph and reconciliation (there's no spoilers here — romantic comedies always have happy endings) are that much more touching.
Based on the hugely popular 2013 novel by Kevin Kwan, "Crazy Rich Asians" also bucks the disgusting trend of most mainstream comedies in the past two decades. Ever since the teen sex comedy "American Pie" destroyed all taste barriers in 1999, it seems that nearly every romantic or adult comedy wallows in filth that pushes the boundaries ever further, but "Crazy" manages to have a very few implied naughty jokes while having only one notable swear word in its entire two-hour running time, and the focus is on romance rather than sex as the main couple's bed scenes either fade away with a kiss or show a wake-up-in-the-morning aftermath.
Even then, marriage is shown as the highest ideal for a relationship, family is prized throughout and despite her cruelly cutting early treatment of Rachel, the movie matter-of-factly shows that Eleanor is a Christian who leads a regular Bible study. When was the last time you saw all those elements put together in a new Hollywood movie?
"Crazy Rich Asians" is a gift to moviegoers who have been missing mostly-clean comedy, truly ravishing romance and high-quality human stories over computer-effects blockbusters for far too long. If you care about helping comedy movies return to high artistic and moral standards, this movie is a must-see.
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UMKC's weekly arts, sports and culture roundup
Each week, the University of Missouri-Kansas City offers an array of on-campus activities. It's nothing new. UMKC has a long legacy of hosting countless culturally enriching events. These activities are part of what give UMKC a vibrant campus life, and make UMKC an arts and culture powerhouse. The influence of UMKC-based and UMKC-trained alumni extends well beyond the campus' edge, so their activities are listed here as well.
Featured Event:
What: Crescendo 2015: New Mood Rising
Join the Conservatory for its fourth Crescendo appearance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. This is the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance's spectacular annual fundraising event for scholarships, with music and dance performed by Conservatory students and faculty throughout Helzberg Hall. Sponsored by the Friends of the Conservatory of Music and Dance.
Where: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: The evening begins with a patron reception and cocktail party at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. in Brandmeyer Great Hall. Gala patrons receive priority seating for the 7 p.m. concert. The patron dinner follows the performance in Brandmeyer Hall.
Tickets for concert only, a Conservatory Artist Series performance: $30 general; $15 for UMKC faculty, staff, and all students with UMKC or student ID. Tickets can be purchased online.
Nov. 4 – 10
What: LaBudde Special Collections Grand Opening
This is the LaBudde Special Collections grand opening and the Friends of the Library 50th Anniversary celebration. During the evening, they will unveil the "50 Years of Giving" exhibit as a tribute to the Friends' 50th Anniversary and recognize its past and present supporters and donors.
Where: Room 325, Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st. St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 4:30 – 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4
This event is free and open to the public. To RSVP, visit Events registration, call 816-235-1531 or send an email to UMKCFOL.
What: Trombone Ensemble
The Trombone Ensemble performs, directed by JoDee Davis. Performance pieces include Schein: "Padouana" from Banchetto musicale; Marini: Canzona, Op. 8, No. 3; Vaughan Williams: Prelude on the Welsh Hymn Tune "Rhosymedre;" Brown: Hocket & Lock-It for Trombone Octet (world premiere); Grieg: Våren (The Last Spring), Op. 34, No. 2; Small: Conversation for Tenor and Bass Trombone; Gabrieli: Canzon primi toni à 8 from Sacrae symphoniae, Book I; and Sousa: The Thunderer.
Where: White Recital Hall, James C. Olson Performing Arts Center, 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 4
What: Michelle Nam, Doctoral Recital
This is a doctoral recital for Michelle Nam, piano. Performance pieces include Haydn: Sonata for Keyboard in E Major, Hob. XVI:31; Beethoven: Sonata for Piano No. 26 in E-flat Major, Op. 81a ("Les adieux"); Rachmaninoff: Variations on a Theme of Corelli, Op. 42; Scriabin: Sonata for Piano No. 5 in F-sharp Major, Op. 53 ("Poem of Ecstasy"); and Liszt: Étude d'exécution transcendante No. 1 in F Minor (Allegro agaitato molto), S. 139.
When: 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5
What: Court Unveiling
UMKC Athletics is unveiling a new Kansas City-themed basketball court and introducing UMKC Men's and Women's Basketball teams.
Where: Municipal Auditorium, 301 W. 13th St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 5
It's free and open to the public.
What: UMKC Volleyball vs Chicago State
This volleyball season finale will serve as Senior Day. UMKC will honor the seniors with pre-game recognition and a free autograph session with the UMKC players after the match.
Where: Swinney Recreation Center, 5030 Holmes, St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Tickets can be purchased online.
What: UMKC Women's Basketball vs Rockhurst (Exhibition)
All fans in attendance will receive a free 2015-16 UMKC women's basketball schedule magnet.
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission for all home games. Single tickets start at $7 each. To purchase tickets, visit the website.
What: Guest Artist Recital
This is a guest artist recital featuring Jessica Petrasek, flute; and Joseph Petrasek, associate principal percussionist of the Kansas City Symphony. Performance pieces include Fitkin: Frame LANG: lend/lease; Takemitsu: Umi e (Toward the Sea); Andres: Crashing Through Fences; and Piazzolla: L'histoire du tango.
What: Wiki Women Artists Edit-A-Thon
This is an afternoon dedicated to adding more women artists to Wikipedia. No experience necessary. Light snacks provided. Co-sponsored by the UMKC Department of Art & Art History and UMKC Graduate Art History Association.
Where: Miller Nichols Library, iX Theater, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 12 – 4 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
What: Brian Denmark, Senior Recital
This is a senior recital for Brian Denmark, composer; with Hillary Rowley-Weiss and Michelle Jurkiewicz, flutes; Jennifer Murray, clarinet; Kim Foskett, oboe; Lauren Chambers, horn; Rachel Lovelace and Fraser Farmer, bassoons; Coleen Dieker and Nathan Humphrey, violins; and Julia Janda, clarinet. Performance pieces include Denmark: Agamemnon's Return from Troy for Woodwind Quintet; Denmark: Ethos for Violin and Fixed Media; Denmark: Malfunction! for Bassoon Solo; Denmark: Knell of the Arctic for Fixed Media; Denmark: Chasma for String Quartet; Denmark: Meditation for Fixed Media; Denmark: Katharos for Flute Solo; and Denmark: Rend for Clarinet Solo. Film screening is by Robin Hood, directed by Yohei Ishihama with music by Brian Denmark.
When: 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
What: Keith Benjamin Faculty Recital
This is a faculty recital featuring trumpet professor Keith Benjamin performing new music for trumpet and fixed media. Performance pieces include Simon: The Way Through the Woods; McCullough: The Fifth Dimension; Durant: Choragus Revisited; Joyce: Flash!; and Mobberley: Icarus Wept.
When: 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7
What: UMKC Men's Soccer vs Air Force
This men's soccer season finale will serve as Senior Day and Military Appreciation Day. Special honors and celebration will take place for those service men and women in attendance. A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit active duty military and veterans. A free autograph session with the UMKC players will be after the match. Use promo code "USA" to receive special ticket offer.
Where: Durwood Soccer Stadium, 5025 Cherry St., Kansas City, Mo.
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Single tickets start at $7 and can be purchased online.
What: Conservatory Choirs: Songs of Life and Love
The Conservatory Choirs present Songs of Life and Love, featuring Canticum Novum, directed by John McDonald; Blue Springs South High School Chamber Choir, directed by Jason Bean; Truman High School TruTones Chamber Choir, directed by Kim Carson; accompanists Erik Jansen, Laurie Freeland, and Linda Mann; and violinist Shupei Wang. Performance pieces include Brunner: I Am in Need of Music; Brahms: Der gang zum Liebchen, Op. 31, No. 3; Foster, arr. Halloran: Nelly Bly; arr. Culloton: In dulci jubilo; Elder: "Ballade to the Moon" from Three Nocturnes; Trad. Kenyan, arr. Kirchner: Wana Baraka; Batten: O sing joyfully; Rheinberger/Ruckert: Abendfriede, Op. 156, No. 11; Barnum: The Lady in the Water; Trad. Spiritual, arr. Haywood: Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?; and Whitacre: Five Hebrew Love Songs.
Where: St. Peter's Catholic Church, 6415 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 3:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 8
What: Alt. Lecture November
The UMKC Department of Art & Art History and Alt. Lecture KC present Alain LeTourneau and Caitlin Horsmon as they engage in creative conversation. Alain LeTourneau is a Portland, Oregon based artist. Caitlin Horsmon is an artist, teacher and curator based in Kansas City Missouri. Jessica Borusky will moderate the event. Alt. Lecture KC pairs a local aesthetic producer with someone from outside the city in order to generate creative conversation. With rotating speakers and locations, the series promotes creative community growth through unique presentations and dialogue among the Kansas City creatives and those who take on creative practices nationally.
Where: The Drugstore, 3948 Main St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7 – 9 p.m., Monday, Nov., 9
What: Chekhov from State to Page
Catherine Browder, fiction writer, playwright and UMKC alumna, will discuss her book, Now We Can All Go Home: Three Novellas in Homage to Chekhov (BkMk Press) with New Letters on the Air host, Angela Elam. Her readings within the interview will be juxtaposed with vignettes of Chekhov's plays performed by area actors.
Where: Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall, 3218 Gladstone Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7 – 9 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9
Admission is $5. Space is limited. Please contact Paul Gutierrez to register for this event.
What: Student Chamber Ensembles
Students of all degree levels perform chamber music. Performance pieces include Mendelssohn: Selections from String Quartet No. 6 in F Minor, Op. 80; Flegier: Quatuor pour deux hautbois et deux bassons; Mendelssohn: Selections from String Quartet No. 4 in E Minor, Op. 44, No. 2; Bassi: Gran Duetto Concertato sopra motivi dell'opera La Sonnambula; and Taffanel: Quintette pour instruments à vent.
Where: Country Club Christian Church, 6101 Ward Parkway, Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 9
What: Art Sounds: Black Crack
In keeping with the social design of Beyond the Black Crack (recorded 40 years ago in the Epperson Auditorium), this new work creates a communally shared space with composer/performer/audience equality. Collaborators include Clive Graham, Sebastian Thomas, Will Bradley, Joey Watson, Dwight Frizzell, Patrick Conway, Marc Deckard and Steve Gardels. Art Sounds is sponsored by the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance.
Where: Epperson Auditorium, Kansas City Art Institute, 4415 Warwick Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
When: 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 10
Students of all degree levels perform chamber music. Performance pieces include Poulenc: Sonata for Clarinet and Bassoon; Mozart: Allegro from Quartet for Piano and Strings in G Minor, K. 478; Ibert: Cinq pièces en trio; Arnold: Divertimento for Flute, Oboe, and Clarinet, Op. 37; and Shostakovich: Trio for Piano and Strings No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67.
Where: Diastole, 2501 Holmes St., Kansas City, Mo.
What: UMKC Men's Basketball vs Hawaii Pacific (Exhibition)
All fans in attendance will receive a free 2015-16 UMKC men's basketball schedule magnet.
When: 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11
Current UMKC students receive free admission to all UMKC athletic events with ID. Children ages 5 and under receive free admission for all home games. Single tickets start at $10 and can be purchased online.
What: Blueprints to Freedom: An Ode to Bayard Rustin World Premiere
The Kansas City Repertory Theatre presents this play written by and starring Michael Benjamin Washington. Those who stand up for equality in 2015 are following in the footsteps of Bayard Rustin, the lesser-known but powerfully influential civil rights leader who orchestrated the March on Washington and stepped forward himself as an openly gay man at a time when few had the courage to do so. In this ode, an exiled Rustin masterminds "a tribute to the ancestors" 100 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.
Where: Copaken Stage, 1 H&R Way, Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Nov. 15
For more information and show times, visit the KC Rep website.
What: You Can't Take it With You
In this Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, Alice wants to marry Tony, the banker's son, and invites his parents to dinner to give their blessing to the marriage. But when Tony's snooty, high-class parents met Alice's peculiar extended family – including her grandfather the philosopher, her nutty ballerina sister and the fireworks enthusiast Mr. De Pinna – things become hilariously explosive. Cast members include New Theatre favorites Cathy Barnett, Craig Benton, Deb Bluford, Dodie Brown and Jim Korinke.
Where: The New Theatre Restaurant, 9299 Foster St., Overland Park, Kan.
For tickets and show times, visit the website.
UMKC Connection: Co-owners Dennis Hennessy and Richard Carrothers are both UMKC graduates and both were presented with honorary doctorates by the UMKC College of Arts and Sciences in 2012.
What: People, Places, and Perceptions: Art by Sharon Gradischnig
This new exhibit at UMKC Miller Nichols Library, by artist Sharon Gradisching, is a look into her perspective of art over the last 10 years. The exhibit is a sample of the artist's creative wanderings while a student at several institutions. Those include the Kansas City Art Institute where, at age 75, she earned a BFA in painting.
Where: Dean's Gallery, 4th floor, Miller Nichols Library, 800 E. 51st St., Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Dec. 20.
What: Art in the Square
Art in the Square is an initiative of the City of Kansas City to showcase public art while reinforcing the city's commitment to investing in local artists. The exhibit represents a unique collection of thought-provoking artwork that ranges from whimsical to innovative. The first Art in the Square exhibit, which will be placed in Washington Square Park, will feature art from five local artists. UMKC Associate Dean of the UMKC College of Arts & Sciences Kati Toivanen will have her "Flowering Wall" on display. Toivanen is also a professor in the UMKC Art and Art History Department.
Where: Washington Square Park, Pershing Road and Grand Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo.
When: Now through Dec. 21
It's free. For information, visit Art in the Square online.
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Whether your business is large or small, there are several advantages of ERP software. Enterprise resource planning software, or ERP, is a suite of customizable applications that allow businesses to integrate and manage their most important processes. Although there are plenty of advantages, it's not all 100% smooth sailing; ERP has its disadvantages, too.
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Your IT team will most likely spend the most time conducting the CRM Software research and performing the implementation, but your entire company will reap the benefits. It's imperative that your ERP selection team includes stakeholders from your key business operations as well as your IT department. Those in charge of your company's most important functions need to play a big role in the selection process. Selecting an ERP solution may not seem like it needs much involvement from your executive team, but since they have the most insight into individual operations, it's crucial that they be part of the decision.
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Your ehs software choice may seem like the perfect fit on paper—but will it meet your needs in the real world of your business environment. It's always a good idea to get live demonstrations of your critical processes or a software trial before signing any long-term deal. Unfortunately, failed ERP implementations and buyer remorse are far too common.
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Rick Ross Announces 'Port of Miami 2' Release Date, Cover Art and Trailer
Updated: Aug 3, 2019
Rick Ross highly anticipated Port of Miami 2 arrives this summer. Rozay announced Tuesday (July 16) that his 10th studio album will be released Aug. 9.
The Florida veteran and MMG boss shared the project's cover art, which pays tribute to his late friend and manager, Black Bo, who died in December 2017. The artwork depicts Ross holding an icy pendant filled with a picture of Bo.
Ross also released a trailer for POM2, which is set to drop the day after what will be the 13th anniversary of the original Port of Miami.
"When I realized I was really alive, I sat in a room alone. No television, no music, I just listened to my heartbeat. Can you hear it?"
You can take a look at the official lead trailer for Rick Ross' highly-anticipated new studio album Port of Miami 2 below... Rick Ross' Port of Miami 2 LP will finally makes its long-awaited debut on August 9.
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Welsh Icons News > Cymrupedia > Abbeys, Cathedrals and Churches > SS Mael and Sulien's Church
SS Mael and Sulien's Church, is located in the town of Corwen in Denbighshire (formerly in the traditional county of Merionethshire) in northern Wales.
The church itself dates from the twelfth century and is a single-chambered structure set within a rectangular churchyard, with walls of fourteenth or fifteenth century origin. Its baptismal font dates from the twelfth or thirteenth century and the churchyard includes a tomb from the seventeenth century.
The church is dedicated to two Celtic saints of the sixth century, though it has been suggested that an earlier foundation stood on the hill above. Saints Mael and Sulien are said to have been companions of the Breton Saint Cadfan (ca. 530-ca. 590), who led a group of missionaries to Western Wales with Saint Tydecho, a cousin, and Saint Cynllo, a friend. There was a Saint Sulien or Sulian who was abbot of Luxulyan, in central Cornwall, during the sixth century. Sulien is a Welsh variant of the given name "Julian," but has also been interpreted as being derived from the Welsh sul, meaning "sun" + geni, meaning "born," Sulien being the name of a Celtic solar deity.
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Instagrammer's guide to Manchester
The vibrant, cultural melting pot flying the flag for the north of England is an Instagrammer's paradise. Between its cute cafes, architectural aesthetics and hipster quarter, Manchester knows what it takes to create the perfect post. The UK's first modern industrial city is bursting with hidden gems for you to snap around every corner. Get out your map, mark the spots and get ready to spend the next few days posing as if your life depended on it. Here's our guide to the best places to take photos in Manchester.
1. Northern Quarter street art
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It's impossible to walk more than ten steps without spotting some of the North Quarter's impressive street murals. Don't waste time and head straight to the piece de la resistance at Stevenson Square where an artistic collective known as Outhouse MCR have decided to share their iconic works. As some of the most photographed graffiti in the neighbourhood, the centre of the street has been covered in everything from the likes of David Bowie to the symbol of the city, the worker bee. Once you've finished snapping the street art, there's plenty of restaurants and coffee shops where you can grab a bite. Also make sure to take some time to explore Affleck's, a crazy labyrinth of a market that makes for another great photo opportunity.
2. John Rylands Library – 150 Deansgate
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Head to the late-Victorian neo-Gothic building for amazing architecture which will add a splash of sophistication to your feed. John Rylands Library was opened to the public in 1900 and looks more like a castle or cathedral rather than a place to loan out books. Venture into the Reading Room with its ornate wooden carvings and designs, for the best photos. With beautiful details scattered throughout the site, you won't be stuck for inspiration. Let your eyes wander to the ceilings and appreciate the craftsmanship of one of the most Instagrammable spots in Manchester.
3. The Refuge – Oxford Street
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Visited most days of the week for the sole purpose of snapping the perfect shot, The Refuge in the Principle Hotel is literally what Instagram dreams are made of. The elegant hotel dining room with its ceramic pillars, atrium ceiling and botanic-style Winter Garden, is teeming during the evenings with local bloggers and the crème de la crème of the Manchester scene. Grab a coffee here during the day and get the ultimate Insta café pic.
4. Barton Arcade – 48 Barton Square
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Built in 1871, the Victorian-style shopping arcade is located between Deansgate and St. Ann's Square. The idyllic structure of cast iron and glass is now home to luxurious shops and office buildings. Go here to take your pics against the backdrop of colourful tiles and impressive artwork. Grade II listed, the conservatory-like building is a quiet escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and provides the light needed for the ultimate selfie.
5. West Didsbury
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Easily reached by tram, the beautiful suburb of West Didsbury is a charming spot to take an afternoon stroll and a picture while you're at it. Start at the heart of the action, Burton Road. The bustling main street is lined with a myriad of picture-perfect boutiques, independent bars, cafes and restaurants. Venture out and explore the rest of the area's well-kept streets and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the locals. If possible visit in spring, when everything's in full bloom, to truly understand why this neighbourhood is one of the best places to take pictures in Manchester.
6. Mackie Mayor – 1 Eagle Street
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Opened in 1858, this vintage food hall looks as good as its artisanal grub tastes. Housed in the shell of the historical Smithfield Market, the brick-walled space is Instagram goals with its communal tables, industrial design, glass ceiling and elegant black pillars. Offering up anything from steaks, sandwiches and pizza to local favourites, Fin Fish Bar and Baohouse, Mackie Mayor is the ultimate foodie paradise.
7. St. Peter's Square
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Located in the civic quarter, the square is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the city. If you're after a classic candid in front of some great architecture then this is the place to come. Pose beside the Central Library and Manchester Town Hall and drink in the historical atmosphere of one of the city's most important areas. Once you're done snapping hop on the Metrolink and continue your hunt for the best photo spots in Manchester.
8. Victoria Baths – Hathersage Road
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Now a historical site, the Edwardian swimming pool is beyond photogenic with its retro feel, multi-coloured brickwork, glazed tiles and stained glass. The Turkish-styled bathing house has been closed for use since 1993, but is open to the public on certain days of the week for tours or seasonal events such as the gin festival. Climb down into the empty, green-tiled pool or get your shot inside one of the old changing rooms for a cool unique Instagram.
9. Foundation Coffee – Sevendale House
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By now we all know that an Instagram guide is never complete without the mention of at least one ridiculously aesthetic cup of coffee. Arguably one of the most trendy cafes in the entire country, Foundation Coffee is an Instagrammer's dream come true. Its slick black, white and wooden interior, monochrome floor tiles, booths and coffee that's served on wooden trays combine to create an ultra-modern spot built for social media users – even the bathrooms are Instagrammable!
Heading to the city soon? Make sure to tag us in your photos of most Instagrammable places in Manchester using the hashtag #ryanairstories for the chance to be featured on Ryanair's social media channels.
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Griffin Technology has released a new customizable protective case for iPhone 5/5s. Want your handset to better match with your style? The Custom Identify iPhone 5s case may help you.
The Custom Identify is a customizable two-piece protective case designed for iPhone 5/5s. As shown in the images, in addition to lots of optional patterns and colors for its backplate and bumper, the iPhone 5 case also features two functional backplates, including a mirror back for fixing makeup and a card pocket back for up to 3 cards and currency. Moreover, the dual-material frame combines shock-absorbing rubber with hard polycarbonate plus raised edges and backplate in order to protect your iPhone 5/5s from bumps and scratches.
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The Hamilton District Main Street Program, in partnership with Cork & Cage Craft Bottle Shop, present the 3rd Annual Allentown Beer Fest. Join us in the 500 & 600 blocks of Hamilton Street for an afternoon of great beers, great food and fantastic music in our vibrant downtown! Allentown Beer Fest will feature even more beer with over 60 different breweries providing tasty craft beverages. Live music by Cunningham & Associates and Lazy Dogma will play all afternoon, and nearby restaurants will be selling delicious grub out on the street.
Your ticket gets you a 3.5 oz tasting glass and a whole afternoon to try as many beer samples as you like (safely!) Live music will take place throughout the afternoon.
If you would like to attend the Allentown Beer Fest to enjoy the music and food, you do not need to purchase a ticket.
Age restrictions: Ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older.
PARKING INFORMATION: Parking is available in and around Downtown Allentown, PA. We suggest parking in the garage located at 6th Street and Walnut Street. For more information please visit http://www.allentownparking.com/. We strongly encourage all attendees to arrive early for the best parking options OR MORE IMPORTANTLY, desigate a sober driver, take an Uber/Lyft, taxi, or bus, to and from the event!!
Absolutely no refunds will be issued. Please purchase responsibly.
We wouldn't be able to plan events like this in downtown Allentown if it weren't for the support of our incredible sponsors! Thank you, City Center Allentown, PPL, Cork & Cage Bottle Shop, Lehigh Valley Phantoms, PPL Center, City of Allentown, Green Mountain Energy, and LBJ Media!
All ticket holders must be 21 years of age or older to sample.


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Extremely Thin Absorbers for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage
ETASECS
TECHNION - ISRAEL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Final Report Summary - ETASECS (Extremely Thin Absorbers for Solar Energy Conversion and Storage)
This ERC project investigated iron oxide (Fe2O3) photoanodes in photoelectrochemical (PEC) cell for solar water splitting. Fe2O3 is considered as one of the most promising candidates for this application because it combines exceptional stability in alkaline aqueous solutions, broadband absorption in the visible range and high catalytic activity for water (photo)oxidation. However, it is also known to suffer from fast charge carrier (electron – hole) recombination in the bulk that diminishes the photocurrent, and it requires external bias to suppress surface recombination and provide sufficient energy to the electrons to reduce water and produce hydrogen at the counter electrode (the cathode). Our strategy to combat the bulk recombination was to use ultrathin films with short transport length to the surface and to enhance their light absorption by employing a unique resonant light trapping method whereby the forward propagating radiation from the incoming sunlight resonates with the backward propagating radiation coming from the specular back reflector at the bottom of the iron oxide film.
Following this approach, the photoelectrochemical performance of ultrathin film Fe2O3 photoanodes was drastically improved by optimizing their deposition conditions, introducing heterogeneous doping profiles that enhance charge separation, enhancing the specular reflectance of the silver back reflectors, and using co-catalyst overlayers that suppress surface recombination. Our champion photoanodes comprised 14 nm thick Fe2O3 films and reached a photocurrent of 1.5 mA/cm2 at the reversible potential for water oxidation. This is a world record for such ultrathin films. The photocurrent can be further increased by ~50% by placing two photoanodes facing each other in a V-shaped cell where the back-reflect light bounces forth and back between them. We also developed semitransparent back reflectors that reflect short-wavelength photons back into the Fe2O3 layer while transmitting long-wavelength photons through the photoanode. The transmitted photons are utilized by a photovoltaic (PV) cell placed behind the photoanode. This enables integration of our photoanodes with commercial PV cells to construct PEC-PV tandem cells that can split water to produce both hydrogen (and oxygen) and electricity. For such devices to compete with water electrolysis powered by solar electricity, the photoanode performance should be improved much further that our current record to enable high photocurrent (> 8 mA/cm2) at low bias (< 1 V).
In addition to the progress made in improving the photoanode performance, we also developed advanced analytical methods to analyze different losses and their physical or (electro)chemical origin. A new loss mechanism was discovered that relates to futile light absorption that leads to localized electronic transitions without creating mobile charge carriers that contribute to the photocurrent. We estimate this loss diminishes the photocurrent by ~30-50% in hematite photoanodes.
Another important advancement made in this project is the development of a disruptive new approach to split water in separated hydrogen and oxygen cells. Unlike the conventional electrolytic water splitting architecture in which hydrogen and oxygen are produced together in the same cell, requiring a membrane to divide the cell into two compartments so as to prevent the formation of a flammable gas mixture, our approach allows physical separation of the hydrogen and oxygen cells over large distances with negligible loss in performance. Thereby, hydrogen can be produced in a central location while the PEC cells that are distributed in the solar field produce oxygen that can be released to the atmosphere without collection. This transformative approach solves the challenge of collecting hydrogen from thousands to millions of PEC cells in large solar plants for large scale hydrogen production.


Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is the most effective non-pharmacological evidence-based treatment for a wide range of mental disorders including impulse control and addictions. While CBT was originally developed as a self-management tool to help reduce the negative impact that particular thinking and behaving patterns have on health, it evolved into a specific practice of professionals. Consequently, access to CBT has been impeded due to lack of qualified therapists, cost of treatment and time required- issues compounded for rural populations. However, with the rapid expansion of freely available online, virtual and print-based CBT, the value of self-directed minimal-assisted first-line treatments has been established. The New England 4G Framework of Guided Self-health has been developed by the authors based on their work in United Kingdoms National health initiative " Improving Access to Psychological Therapies ." Founded on a collaborative approach to helping, the 4G approaches provides addiction workers with a clear step by step framework to guide individuals to select and use self-administered evidenced-based cognitive and behaviourally-based (CB) interventions specific to the persons addiction. Similar to that of all low intensity interventions, the 4G Framework includes information gathering, giving and guiding with follow-up. We have named a 4th G to underscore the importance of generating a CB plan with a problem statement and relevant goals. The simplicity of the framework, which can be taught in an intensive workshop, enables addiction workers to use and guide self-health. In this session, the New England 4G Framework of Guided Self-health will be described.


We woke up at 07:00 and after the girls annoyed me by lighting cigarettes, they impressed me when they quickly and thoroughly twisted the clothes they had washed and hung out to dry overnight once again and then put them on, still moist. It was still cold and foggy, and my sweater, jacket and new sheepskin were very welcome. We drove till 08:00, then stopped for breakfast with good eggs and tea (local?) but rather poor sausage. On the way to Kericho, we saw extensive tea plantations,and many huts and villages as well as marvelous scenic views and clouds. We also witnessed groups of women (mothers, to judge by figures and faces) doing dancing exercises in purple or orange dresses, with one leading lady in front. Some wore cone like devices strapped to their legs on which they beat rhythmically. We also saw some crested cranes.
All the time, Elizabeth and Beth sang their own missionary songs, very melodious and two-toned. It reminded me of the Krontjong songs from the old East Indies. and I wished I had brought a tape recorder. They tried to teach me some Kikuyu sentences	which I would rather not reproduce, because of the giggles I caused when testing them.
They told me that the silvery plants on some plantations were pyrethrum, a kind of incense. All the trucks we overtook were smoking terribly. Suddenly, we could see Lake Victoria from up high in the mountain before we descended into the much warmer plain where I just about suffered from prickly heat. The coastal plain was somewhat like that of Thailand, with groups of huts surrounded by bush fences, depressions with ruminating buffaloes wallowing in mud, colorful masses of drying laundry, and roadside vendors and hitchhikers.
The road was poor but soon we arrived in Kisumu which looked a bit more English what with flowers, traffic circles and even a car wash. Further on, we saw the beautiful Sunset Hotel and came to a place where little boys were swimming naked, so we joined them and enjoyed the cool water which made me feel much better.
We had a late lunch in a small restaurant, and I am still finishing some of the tasty morsels of meat now that I am sitting here in the shade under a high shady tree writing my journal while waiting for two attractive hairdressers working on the hair of E and B. This cost 35 shillings.
I an wearing shorts and a red shirt and make plans to go south along the Lake for a while. It is hard to describe this tour, it is so unbelievably pleasant, what with the scenery, weather, food, but especially the people, so brotherly and friendly and "onbeschroomd" - (easy going, without false shame?). I also thought of my sister Carla, whose birthday it is to-day. Next, I bought some four animal images cut in soapstone, for about 20 shillings, and wonder about the universality of certain art forms. I also am struck by similarities between Japan and Kenya, including some of the place names on the map. A few beggars with malformed bodies made use of my tender conscience. Then I walked through a large covered market, and noted small handmade stoves, empty bottles, jars and cans, ropes and chains, fruit (smaller than that from Palestine we used to get in Kuwait), spoons, kitchen utensils, patjols, combs, baskets, dried fish galore, drugs, medicines and spices.
The half sandy half muddy main street was full of people, hotels and restaurants, but we ended up finding a 45 shilling hotel in a side street. We did go back to the main street and Brother's Hotel where we tried to eat. The lovely waitress had to send elsewhere for most of the orders, but eventually we had some good "kuku" (chicken), samosas, juicy potatoes and beer. There was one customer who was "showing off" and acted rather coarse and impolite to the waitress, but he avoided us. We finished eating around 21:00 and went to our own hotel, where we had to ask for a bucket of water so we could wash our clothes. After the ritual clothes washing and wringing we retired.


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Darko Kavre, slovenski politik, * 5. maj 1949.

Med letoma 1997 in 2002 je bil član Državnega sveta Republike Slovenije.

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ClassPass is bringing our unique brand and culture to Missoula, Montana.
Our Customer Experience team is the most rapidly growing team at ClassPass and we pride ourselves on delivering incredible service to our valuable members. In this role, you have the opportunity to learn the ins-and-outs of ClassPass, provide an exceptional user experience, and build up other skills in analytics, sales, copywriting, and more.
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I just thought about this whilst checking work emails at the weekend. Are we too connected? Now I agree that being able to access everything, all the time is a wonderful thing, but by emailing on a Saturday, or weeknight, are we creating a 24hr culture for ourselves?
Do you have to make a consious effort to not check emails over the weekend or just finish off that markup before going to bed?
I am sure that a lot of the self-employed people are thinking "that's nothing new" but is it something you feel obliged to do, or do you feel it adds value to your service to be contactable throughout the week.
This is probably the least constructed blog post to date, but I would like to hear your thoughts on the situation.
This entry was posted in industry and tagged connected, email, weekend, work on April 11, 2009 by Paul.


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Tsebo Solutions Group supports ongoing Women Empowerment Initiatives
Empowering women has long-term positive socioeconomic impacts, making women's empowerment, career development and mentorship programmes a compelling narrative for companies. However, great disparities still exist both globally and locally.
In order to start to address this challenge, Tsebo Solutions Group, the leading provider of facilities management solutions across Africa and the Middle East, established a Women's Trust named the Tirhani Trust. The trust contributes towards advancing the development of women in South Africa. By funding beneficiary partners, Tsebo Solutions Group contributes towards small women owned businesses and upskills women across South Africa to be active participants in the prosperity and growth of the economy.
"The participation of women in the economy is essential and at Tsebo we embrace our female stakeholders, where woman make up more than half our employees, more than half our management and represent almost half the ownership of the group. I've have taking Propecia for about 8 or 9 years. Both my younger brothers are bald but I still have my hair and I thank they are a little jealous. I take a pill every day and I never regret. Check this site for the best Propecia online – https://kiierr.com/propecia/ Diversity and the true inclusion of woman is critical in building stronger economies, achieving positive development and sustainability, and improving the quality of life for women, their families and their communities," explains Clive Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Tsebo Solutions Group.
One of the organisations supported by the Tirhani Women's Trust, The National Movement of Rural Women (NMRW) is a non-profit organisation founded in South Africa in 1990. The NMRW was set up with the purpose of providing rural women in South Africa with a voice. The NMRW seeks to increase women's participation in village meetings or lekgotlas, meet with the government on issues pertaining to women's interests and upliftment in rural communities, and change oppressive traditions that are still very prevalent in many communities across Africa today.
Furthermore, Tsebo Solutions Group has pledged it support to the DreamGirls Academy, an organisation that focuses on empowering and mentoring teen girls in the areas of life design, goal setting and financial planning, career and entrepreneurship guidance, tertiary education options and study aid, leadership and active citizenship and finally, women's wellness. Through this partnership, Tsebo Solutions Group in partnership with Dreamgirls seeks to drive education amongst young female learners and actively support the upliftment and empowerment of young women through education by launching the DreamGirls Bursary Fund which saw three tertiary education bursaries awarded to students for 2018.
Tsebo realises that tackling poverty and achieving positive impact in community development and transformation can only be achieved when the untapped potential of women in their ability to improve social-ills is recognised and supported.
"Although great strides have been made, many women remain marginalised in various areas of society. Tsebo Solutions Group is actively working to change this by creating opportunities that empower women to be leaders and decision makers," concludes Clive.


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EFC AMPLIFIED BY SAMSUNG
Experience EFC like never before with the latest tech in Mobile Phone, Virtual Reality and Wearable Technology, as Samsung partners with EFC
Cape Town, South Africa – Fans will be able to experience EFC like never before, in virtual reality, plus have their experience amplified with the latest in tech thanks to a newly signed partnership with Samsung, the global technology leader. This progressive partnership between Samsung and EFC, launching on 8 April at EFC 58 and running until the end of the year, gives fans unrivalled access, utilising the best and latest technology available.
Fans attending EFC events will be virtually immersed in the lives of EFC athletes on fight night, plus footage will be filmed with Samsung Gear 360 cameras on the night, giving fans new perspectives of the mega events.
"We are really excited about this partnership with Samsung, a global leader and brand," stated EFC President Cairo Howarth. "The mobile phones, VR technology and Gear Fit devices are truly amazing, we have been blown away by the experience, quality and functionality, and it gives fans a previously inaccessible perspective. It is literally as if you are in there yourself."
"Extreme Fighting Championship is a competitive and dynamic sport, and as a company that is always one step ahead through its innovative products, marketing and advertising campaigns, we aim to challenge everyday questions and compete with the best brands to ensure we will bring an entirely new dimension to such a large sporting event like the EFC," says Craige Fleischer, Director of Mobile Communications at Samsung Electronics SA
Watch this VR showcase filmed with the Samsung Gear 360 cameras at EFC: https://youtu.be/EqHa-TGfN8c
Get to EFC 58 to experience Samsung virtual reality and wearable technology like never before.
EFC 58: Mazany vs Madge, is presented by www.BetXchange.com, and takes place on Saturday 8 April 2017 at GrandWest, Cape Town. Tickets are on sale now at computicket.com, and the 5 main card bouts will be broadcast live on kwesesports.com (Sub-Saharan Africa), Kwesé Free Sports (Kenya & Rwanda) and live in South Africa on SABC 3 starting at 21:00 (CAT). Full broadcast details available on www.efcworldwide.com.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. inspires the world and shapes the future with transformative ideas and technologies. The company is redefining the worlds of TVs, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, cameras, digital appliances, medical equipment, network systems and semiconductor and LED solutions. For the latest news, please visit the Samsung Newsroom at news.samsung.com.


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define :apache_module, :enable => true, :conf => false do
  include_recipe 'apache2'

  params[:filename] ||= "mod_#{params[:name]}.so"
  params[:module_path] ||= "#{node['apache']['libexecdir']}/#{params[:filename]}"

  if params[:conf]
    apache_conf params[:name]
  end

  if platform?('redhat', 'centos', 'fedora', 'amazon')
    file "#{node['apache']['dir']}/mods-available/#{params[:name]}.load" do
      content "LoadModule #{params[:name]}_module #{params[:module_path]}\n"
      mode 0644
    end
  end

  if params[:enable]
    execute "a2enmod #{params[:name]}" do
      command "/usr/sbin/a2enmod #{params[:name]}"
      notifies :restart, resources(:service => 'apache2')
      not_if do (::File.symlink?("#{node['apache']['dir']}/mods-enabled/#{params[:name]}.load") and
                 ((::File.exists?("#{node['apache']['dir']}/mods-available/#{params[:name]}.conf"))?
                  (::File.symlink?("#{node['apache']['dir']}/mods-enabled/#{params[:name]}.conf")):(true)))
      end
    end
  else
    execute "a2dismod #{params[:name]}" do
      command "/usr/sbin/a2dismod #{params[:name]}"
      notifies :restart, resources(:service => 'apache2')
      only_if do ::File.symlink?("#{node['apache']['dir']}/mods-enabled/#{params[:name]}.load") end
    end
  end
end

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I'm sharing with you how to write VIN in your CIC and MEDIA using Tool32, but same process can be used to change the VIN# of any module , the only difference is the PRG file related to the module you want to access .The hardest and mistery part to get Internet/BMW live working is how to write the suitable VIN on the system.
Note:This article is just for educational purpose,I am not responsible for any result,please try at your own risk.
**(here you will actually write the new VIN), this works instantly not like NCSexpert which takes time, I wrote the VIN with its check number (17th digit) that you can get from the FA functions from NCSExpert. I can explain you this separately.
Now lets write the VIN to the second place, click on c_fg_auftrag and repeat 1.2 and 1.3.
Now we will change the ECU, press F3 and look for CICR.PRG and repeat the above same steps for c_fg_schreiben and c_fg_auftrag.


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What's in store for Lebanon County boys basketball teams this season?
Pat Huggins | Lebanon Daily News
Why going to an 8-team College Football Playoff is inevitable
SportsPulse: The conversation comes up every year but it may finally happen. After seven years of a four team College Football Playoff, Dan Wolken believes there's enough momentum that this time next year we could be seeing an eight team playoff.
SportsPulse, USA TODAY
The only thing for sure about sports, and life, in 2020 is that nothing is for sure.
Yet another case in point came earlier this month when Gov. Wolf's continued COVID-19 mitigation efforts resulted in the shutting down of, among other things, high school sports until early January.
So we're still not entirely sure there will be a hoops season this winter. But if there is, it should again be an interesting one in Lebanon County. Here's a closer look at what (might) lie ahead for Lebanon County boys basketball teams.
MORE: A look at Lebanon County hoops from A to Z
MORE: Northern Lebanon looking for new head football coach
We'll take a look at the prospects for county girls' teams later this week. Until then, dig in and check out the plans for the county boys' hoops season.
Head coach: Jason Coletti (3rd year at A-C, 13th overall as a head coach
Key players lost: Andrew Long (17.1 ppg), Adam Long (10.2 ppg), Caden Horning (6.3 ppg), Josh Speraw (6.2 ppg), Jeremy Bours (4.6 ppg),
Top players returning: senior Yadiel Cruz (3.7 ppg), senior Nick Malloy (2.1 ppg)
Key newcomers: Isaac Good (Jr.), Simon Domencic (Jr.), Gavin Keller (Jr.); Carter Dodson (Jr.) and Chase MaGuire (Jr.) join A-C from attending Lebanon Catholic last year.
Outlook: A-C endured some heavy graduation losses, including about 27 points per game from the Long brothers, but Coletti remains excited about the Dutchmen's potential, thanks in part to a promising group of younger players that will get their first shot at extended varsity playing time this season.
"We have just two seniors so we lack experience this year," Coletti said. "However, I like our quickness and athleticism. We have a great group of younger kids who are looking at stepping into bigger roles for us. We are excited to watch them grow and gain confidence throughout the year. Our goals will be to compete for one of Section 5's (league) playoff spots, as well as a spot in the district Playoffs. Section 5 will be really competitive this year so we need to quickly adapt to the varsity game. I like the chemistry of our team,so once we get some game experience, I think we have a team to be competing for a playoff spot."
"Our kids have been great with the mask mandate. No player enjoys wearing them, however, they have not complained and are excited just to be able to play. The kids just want to play and have been exceptional about adapting to the new policies."
Head coach: Tom Smith, 11th season
Key players lost: Ileri Ayo-Faleye, Jason Eberhart, Grant Allwein, Cole Miller, Amani Jones, Trey Shutter, Carson Perlacki
Top returning players: Christopher Danz, Max Scipioni, Matt Smith
Key newcomers: Conrad Wasson, Kaden Cantrell, Jake Wolfe, Nolan Groff, Jay Aviles, I'zaa Reyes-Vega, Mark Gates, Joe Castma
Outlook: After a thrilling run to the Lancaster-Lebanon League title and 6A district semifinals last season led by big men Eberhart and Rhode Island recruit Ayo-Faleye, the Falcons are starting over with an almost entirely new cast, save for the senior trio of Danz, Scipioni and Smith, who will step into more prominent roles this season after contributing in reserve roles last season.
But the goals haven't changed in South Lebanon, even if most of the faces have.
"We will look much different this year since our 6'7 and 6'8 front line players are playing in college this season," Smith said. "We will be a much smaller and quicker team. Although we lost 96% of minutes from last year we are bringing back seniors who have been in the program and are hungry to get their opportunity. The biggest hurdle we are going to have to get over early in the season is developing the roles of all the new starters and contributors. We usually have the off-season filled with summer leagues and tournaments to figure these things out.
"With that being said, the goals at Cedar Crest never waver and the kids in our program know and embrace the challenges that come along with our goals. Our senior leaders have done a great job of navigating through these difficult and unusual times. We are taking everything one day at a time and are making the best of everyday we get in the gym. We understand at any point it could be shut down, so we are treating every day like it's our last which has really cranked up the intensity and competition in practice."
Coach: Brad Conners (10th season)
Last season: 10-3 league, 20-7 overall (L-L Section Four runner-up, L-L tournament qualifier, District 3-4A semifinalist, PIAA 4A qualifier)
Top players lost: Bryce Coletti (12.9 ppg), Asher Kemble (12.5 ppg), Evan Huey (6.9 ppg), Ben Horst (6 ppg), Jordan Fernandez (2.1 ppg), Angel Martinez (1.7 ppg)
Top players returning: senior Braden Bohannon (19.5 ppg, 72 3-pointers)
Key newcomers: Senior Dakota Smith, Juniors Luke Williams, Rheece Shuey, Cole Thomas, and Corey Attivo, Freshman Dallas George
Outlook: The Raiders return the county's best player in senior guard Bohannon, who can light it up from just about anywhere, but most of the rest of the squad is heavily lacking in experience after graduation claimed the rest of the starting five, including floor leader Coletti and inside/outside threat Kemble.
But the Raiders do still have athletes and some size, which Conners believes will aid the cause going forward.
"We have a lot of size this year and our length, height, and strength should be an asset," he said. "We need to use our size to our advantage. It needs to show up on the defensive end particularly in the area of keeping the ball in front of us, challenging shooters, and boxing out for the rebound. The mission is to improve everyday, get better with every practice, have fun, and to enjoy each day. The off-season was only different in that we didn't play in any summer or fall leagues. Other than that, our players worked everyday. They lifted and conditioned daily and individual workouts went on without a hiccup."
Coach: Tim Speraw, 11th year
Key players lost: Raylin Pena, Jean Bontemps, Joe Lacend, Jean Carlos Gonzalez
Top returning players: Marquis Ferreira, Luke Collins, Isaiah Rodriguez, Braden Allwein, Alex Rufe,
Key newcomers: Jefrandy Pena, Kevin Smith, Demetrius Matthew, Kam Uffner
Outlook: Fronted by the potent trio of Collins, Ferreira and Rodriguez, the Cedars should have a lot to say about who wins Section 2, especially if the Big Three are well-supported by the role players and reserves. If that happens Lebanon could be trouble with a capital 'T'. In their one and only game so far - a Dec. 11 70-58 win vs. Northern Lebanon - Allwein and Smith each dropped in 13 points, which bodes well when the Cedars return to action
"Our goals remain the same in that we want to compete for a section title, make a run in L-L's and districts and qualify for the state playoffs," Speraw said. "We look to use our experience to our advantage. We have a good combination to play inside out with Isaiah, Luke and Marquis. We will need some players to step into the roles that were vacated by graduation but so far the players have been working extremely hard to earn their spot on the floor."
Northern Lebanon
Head coach: Chris George, 6th year
Key players lost: Ethan Borcky Alex Folmer Nate Leedy-Reidel
Top returning players: Peyton Wolfe, Owen Treadway, Nate Shirk, Josh Clemmer, Ian Herman, Simon Grimes, Rasheed Beldor
Key newcomers: Jacob Martino (Leb Catholic), Moises Gonzalez, Tyler Wolfe, James Voight
Outlook: Hopes are high in Fredericksburg with sharpshooting junior guard Wolfe returning to lead a deep and experienced group that has grown and matured into a playoff contender despite some growing pains the last few season. Assuming the season is a go, this could be their reward for some of those rough nights in recent years. Wolfe is already in mid-season form after dropping in 33 points in a Dec. 11 loss to Lebanon.
"We expect to compete for a league and district playoff spot, assuming we're able to finish our season, with whatever playoffs will look like," George said. "Our section has been arguably the 2nd or 3rd best and/or most competitive the past couple of seasons, however, Catholic is Catholic, and you never know who will walk onto the floor, Elco is led by the best player in the L-L, and Octorara is most likely the favorite with their 2 best kids back. We like our chances, however, returning 7 guys that started games last season and 4 more that either saw significant time or will this year.
"At this point, however, with everything going on, our main goal is to take one day at a time and enjoy every day we get to be in a gym playing hoops with our friends and competing that night to our best abilities, looking to improve in every aspect of the game. That said, we are excited about this group, they've had success coming up through our program, they're a great group of kids, unselfish, and love to play for one another. They're not worried about who gets the credit or stats, they're always making the extra pass, or setting the screen that's gonna give our team the best shot to win."
Head coach: Pete Conrad, 11th at PHS, 15th overall
Key players lost: G Kasey Shughart, F Christian Kreiser, G Josh Mark, G Manny Santana
Top returning players: G Brennan Almond, G Anthony Alviani, G Daniel Baldo, G Gavin Bean, F Eli Becker, G Roman Byler, F Chris Edwards, F Trey Hilbert, G Quinton Townsend
Key newcomers: n/a
Outlook: The Cougars limped home to a 5-17 record a season ago, but there is hope for the immediate future, with promising players like Edwards, Byler, Becker, Alviani, and Baldo, among others, looking to get the program heading in the right direction again. It won't be easy in the always-tough Mid-Penn Keystone Division, but the Cougars have the chances to make some strides if things break right this season.
"We have a good foundation of experienced players," said veteran head coach Conrad, "and we're working hard to build a culture of competition and being good teammates."


For max. 5-6 people. The simple apartment in the center of Conil de la Frontea, in a quiet area, has 3 bedrooms, one with double bed, one with 2 single beds and one (no window) with a single bed and additional fold-out bed (for a child), 1 bathroom with bath, a living room with SAT TV, a kitchen with a dining area and a small patio. There is a communal roof terrace with views over the city and the Atlantic Ocean. Parking in the area.
The holiday apartment Diego is located in the center of Conil de la Frontera. The historic center is about 650m and the beach of Conil abt. 1000m (15-20 minute walk). Shops, restaurants and tapas bars are nearby.


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James and Angela MacLean are the husband and wife team behind Border Eggs. This organic, free range egg company near the Scottish / English border boasts an impressive 40,000 chickens, laying over 250,000 eggs per week. The pair have received business mentoring from Ian Collins of the Bank of Scotland and last month both Ian and Angela spoke at the Edinburgh Meet a Mentor event. We caught up with Angela fresh from her Meet a Mentor appearance and she told us more about the business and Ian's mentoring input.
"We've had a changeover of staff over the last couple of years. We've now got a really great team and we've worked with Ian to decipher how to take on board their views and opinions. He's helped us define how to create that staff involvement and how to implement a good staff reward system.
For Angela, Ian represents an excellent source of expertise and experience. Working with a knowledgeable business mentor has allowed Border Eggs to combine James' extensive understanding of the farming and food industry, Angela's business and administration skills and Ian's wider business and banking overview. So, what can Angela see on the horizon for this fruitful mentoring relationship?


The University of Waterloo's mathematics faculty is hoping to shed new insights on everything from climate change to the effect of pollution, thanks to an upgraded computing architecture.
The faculty has significantly upgraded two multi-processor Altix systems that it purchased from SGI, and is using the systems to more accurately model fluid dynamics in lakes and oceans.
The faculty has been using Altix 350 and Altix 3700 systems since 2004 and has upgraded them multiple times, most recently in September. The Altix 350 machine, which originally shipped with two Itanium processors and 12GB RAM, has been upgraded to 16 Itaniums and 96GB RAM. The extra processing power will let researchers explore the mixing of water within lakes and oceans in more depth, explains software specialist Robyn Landers, who works in the faculty administering Unix systems.
This area of study has multi-disciplinary uses. In Lake Erie, for example, oxygen levels have been dropping dramatically at the end of the summer, which can have an effect on the wildlife there. Understanding how water of different temperatures mixes together can shed new light on the problem. "The kind of work our researchers do can help biologists understand what's happening with algae and fish," Landers said.
Similarly, fluids research can provide insights into the wider relationship between the movement of ocean water and climate change. Even the navy is interested in this area of research to help understand the propagation of sonar sound through water, which critics have said can have an effect on sea life.
The SGI machine uses a shared memory architecture, which presents a system of memory distributed around different processors as though it is a single piece of memory. This can make it easier to run older program code because it doesn't have to be rewritten for a clustered architecture, in which memory is presented to programmers as distributed across many different machines.
The ocean wave modeling code used by Kevin Lamb, the chair of the University's applied mathematics department, is 15 years old and was written to work within a single block of memory. Using a shared memory architecture means that the code doesn't have to be rewritten to work in a clustered environment. "What we typically have is code that's been around for 15-20 years and it's a lot of work to get them over to that cluster," explained Michael Brown, sciences market segment manager at SGI.
Such enhancements enable researchers to run processing jobs more quickly and cover broader geographical areas. They can also begin acknowledging the effect of seabed topology as it creates more complex, higher activity areas of fluid movement.
The Altix 3700 machine now has 64 processors and 192GB RAM, which Landers says enables other groups in the faculty to run simulations that were not previously possible. These groups are conducting research into areas including number theory in pure mathematics, and optimizing algorithms in applications such as computer science and manufacturing.


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Cyril Christo & Marie Wilkinson to screen "Lysander's Song" as part of the Wildlife Conservation Film Festival in New York City on October 20th, 2013 at the New York Institute of Technology Auditorium, 1871 Broadway. The film will be screened as part of a program of shorts on African wildlife issues and will start at 10:30 am. A discussion will follow the screenings. Books will be available for sale.
The Lensic and WildEarth Guardians present: The Future of Wild: Elephants and Wolves, featuring the short documentary film, Lysander's Song by Cyril Christo & Marie Wilkinson. The Lensic Theatre on April 25th, 2012 in Santa Fe, NM. The program begins at 7 pm and a Q & A will follow.
The Lensic and WildEarth Guardians present an evening dedicated to the future of wild elephants and wolves on April 25. The event features the short documentary, Lysander's Song, directed by the photo-documentarians Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson. The film explores the complex and deeply-rooted relationships between the native tribespeople of Kenya and the elephant.
The husband and wife team have exposed the degradation of the natural world since 1996, first with the book, Lost Africa (2004), on the tribes of East Africa, and Walking Thunder (2009), about the decimation of the African elephant. Their work brought the slaughter of Africa's elephants to the attention of the editors at Vanity Fair. In August 2011, the magazine published the searing investigative feature, Agony and Ivory, by writer Alex Shoumatoff about the tens of thousands of elephants massacred because of the demand for ivory amongst China's newly rich.
Today, the couple is screening Lysander's Song at select venues around the U.S. The film addresses the question, "What does the future of the elephant have to do with the future of childhood?" The answer: "Everything." Combining wildlife footage with the concerns and legends of indigenous people in Kenya, the film explores their unique relationships to and with the elephant. Elaborating on the Samburu people's totem and the unique role the elephant plays in their belief system, Lysander's Song emphasizes the essential role of the non-human in the human mind and spiritual ecology. The film considers wildlife to be an essential part of our identity.
Carol Norton, Associate Director of WildEarth Guardians will provide an introduction and a short film presentation of the video, Restoring the Wolf, Restoring the Wild, a photo essay narrated by Alan Arkin. A discussion with Lysander's Song filmmakers Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson follows the program.
All proceeds benefit WildEarth Guardians and the Lysander's Song project.
Cyril Christo & Marie Wilkinson to screen "Lysander's Song" as part of the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital on March 25th, 2012 at the Carnegie Institution of Science. The film will be screened as part of a program of shorts on International environmental issues and will start at 2:00 pm.
Renowned photographers and documentarians Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson will be speaking about their life's work saving the elephant from extinction at the Annenberg Space for Photography on November 11, 2010 at 7 PM. IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF GIANTS: The Last Stand of the African Elephant will outline Christo and Wilkinson's work with the dwindling elephant population and their struggle to convey the message of this dire situation to the world at large.
CYRIL CHRISTO is a poet, photographer and documentary filmmaker, whose film, A STITCH FOR TIME (an anti-nuclear documentary), was nominated for an Academy Award in 1988. MARIE WILKINSON is an architect, planner, and photographer. Together, the two have documented their passion for the elephant most recently in a book entitled, WALKING THUNDER: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT (Merrell 2009), which placed in the top two for Nature Photography Book at the 2010 International Photography Awards and is the first all black and white manifesto dedicated to the elephant. In 2008, their book, LOST AFRICA: THE EYES OF ORIGIN (Assouline 2004), also placed in the top two for Fine Art Photography Book at the International Photography Awards. A documentary entitled THE LAST STAND OF THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT is now in the works.
In Predatory Light: Lions and Tigers and Polar Bears (Merrell, 2013) haunt like the dissolving edges of a gripping dream. This new book by art and conservation power couple Cyril Christo and Marie Wilkinson pays tribute to a shocking truth: On the cusps of this fragile planet, the great predators are dying.


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Craig Phillips has always maintained close links with his Liverpudlian roots, so when the Big Brother winner heard about a chance to give something back the area, he grabbed the opportunity with both hands. Champions Celebrity are pleased to confirm that Craig will host the Echo Pride of Merseyside Award in Liverpool on 21st November.
The Awards were devised to honour people who put their own lives to one side to help others and those special people doing special things to make a difference by caring, sharing and going that extra mile. With 12 awards on offer, the evening is about teachers, nurses, volunteers, dance groups, charities, and community projects – basically all the things that make Merseyside such an amazing place.
A panel will judge nominees and at the historic Isla Gladstone Conservatory in Stanley Park on the night Craig will personally present awards to all those who have done so much to benefit others in Liverpool over the past year.


This tutorial will use the cube object to show how to save two separate animation actions and then combine them as a new sequence. It will also show how to import actions from another blend file.
Following my review of the Blender CG animation software this is a report on my progress with learning to use it.
The gingerbread man illustrating this post was modelled by following the Your First Animation in 30 plus 30 Minutes exercise at wiki.blender.org. It is a written exercise that guides you through the process of modelling the figure and making a walk animation. It has numerous illustrations and a concise description of the steps required.
Lighthouse (2008) animated with Blender.


a fruit name has a letter that is in two positions eg "apple" or "watermelon". Your code starts to behave awkwardly. Kindly let us know how to solve this issue.
Hi there! First, Kenneth is no longer with Treehouse and many of us miss him terribly. That being said, the first place you should look with any of the videos are the "Teacher's Notes". They aren't always just documentation links. Sometimes, they are easter eggs (surprises)!
Did you notice? There's a tricky condition (on purpose) in the final version of our code from this video. Words that have repeated characters won't be marked as correct once they're all correctly guessed due to our len() comparisons. See if you can find a way to fix that yourself! We'll write a version without that bug in the next video.


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Harris County jail population nearing capacity again
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By Kiah Collier Sep. 26, 2013 Updated: Sep. 26, 2013 10:29 p.m.
An inmate sleeps at the Harris County Jail on Thursday. The population is near capacity and most of the variance beds are being used for inmates to sleep on.
Photo: Brett Coomer, Staff
After a nearly two-year hiatus, the Harris County jail population is nearing capacity, prompting officials to again consider whether to ship some inmates to out-of-state lockups.
The latest jail population report shows the total number of detainees dropped significantly from 2009 to the end of 2011, when the population finally dipped below the 9,434-inmate capacity. Since January, though, it has increased from 8,581 to 9,340, the highest it has been in nearly two years.
Local officials say there are a variety of factors at play, and that the county is not alone.
Among them: The recent closure of two prisons, which has resulted in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice taking longer to pick up inmates destined for prison. There also have been recent increases in the number of felony case filings, detainees awaiting trial and parole violations, the population report shows. Then there is the historic trend of jail populations swelling in the summer and declining in the fall.
"It's not one, single thing," said Caprice Cosper, who heads the county's Criminal Justice Coordinating Council.
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The current jail population is well below where it was in 2009, when the county created the council to improve the justice system and reduce jail overcrowding. That year, the population swelled to more than 11,000 by summer's end. With the current population less than 100 inmates away from capacity, Cosper and others are closely examining the trends and trying to figure out ways to mitigate them.
Cosper said other large metropolitan counties are seeing more parole violations and holding inmates for longer than normal as the Texas Department of Criminal Justice adjusts to the prison closures.
Department spokesman Jason Clark, noting that it has 45 days to pick up inmates, said the department was taking an average of two weeks before the two prisons closed; the current average is three weeks.
He also confirmed a statewide increase in parole violations in June.
'Trace cases' increase
Harris County, though, also has seen felony filings increase by more than 18 percent in the last two months, as well as a 36-percent increase in the first half of the year in the number of people convicted of felonies but ordered to spend time in the county jail instead of going to prison.
That includes convictions for so-called "trace cases," where people are arrested for possessing less than 1/100th of a gram of an illegal drug.
The late District Attorney Mike Anderson, who took office in January and died of cancer last month, sparked speculation that the jail population would increase when he decided to prosecute trace cases as felonies. His predecessor, Patricia Lykos, treated the cases as misdemeanors, saying it was difficult to accurately test drug residue and the arrests took officers off the streets for too long.
While the number of state jail felonies being filed, including for trace cases, has not changed dramatically, Cosper said "what has gone up is the way they are being punished."
During the first half of last year, 1,670 state jail felons were sent to the county jail. That increased to 2,273 during the first half of this year.
"That's all trace case policy," said lawyer Patrick McCann, a former president of the Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association who recently was appointed by Gov. Rick Perry to the Specialty Courts Advisory Council.
Cosper said those numbers have been sent to the district attorney's office for review. The office declined comment Thursday.
Outsourcing again?
The last time the jail population was above capacity, the county outsourced inmates to other jails and stuffed more than 2,000 plastic "variance beds" into cell blocks. It currently is authorized to use 680 of the variance beds, and was using about 500 on Thursday, said Major Sheila Jones.
County Budget Chief Bill Jackson said he is preparing to look at outsourcing again.
"We're getting to the point where we'll have to send people to Louisiana and other places," he said.
Cosper, though, is hopeful the county will be able to mitigate the problem before officials have to resort to that.
She pointed out that the criminal justice department has said wait times should return to normal in October. And, with the passage of a jail diversion bill earlier this year, the county's probation department also is working to set up a residential program for mentally ill offenders that is expected to help reduce the high recidivism rate among that population.
Reporter Brian Rogers contributed to this story.
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This year we're delivering the Party for the Arts directly to your doorstep with Party in a Box!
"Doors": 7:30PM
Showtime: 8:00PM
Hosted by comedian and storyteller, Bethany Van Delft, Party in a Box is much more than another virtual fundraiser. Each ticket holder will receive a box on the day of the fundraiser. Inside you'll find a number of boxes filled with surprises. Bethany will let you know when to open each box. No cheating!
Hear from our Executive Director about what we've been doing, where we're heading, and a few surprises! Bid on art, gift cards, services, and more! We're splitting auction proceeds with Metrowest Worker Center/Casa del Trabajador/Casa do Trabalhador. To learn more about their organization, please visit: http://www.mwc-casa.org/
The night's fun culminates in a headline performance by Simpli Whitney, Framingham-raised soul, funk, and R&B musician streaming live from the Firehouse!
Please join us for this very special night. We know you miss seeing shows in the theater. Believe us--we miss you too! There's nothing quite like the connected feeling of being together in the same space where the magic is happening. For safety, we can't be together, so we'll be delivering the party to you!
Party Boxes will include:
Tasty local treats and drinks
New ātac merchandise
Special prizes
Art, games and more!
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We need video testimonials for our annual Fall fundraiser, Party for the Arts! Please send us a short, thirty second to one minute video telling us what you love about ātac! You can take it on your phone or something fancy, it's up to you! When you're done, email it to us at: info@atac160.org
Remember, it doesn't need to be perfect as long as it's heartfelt!
Bethany Van Delft's "hip and grounded, laid back delivery" has earned her the honor of per-forming stand-up comedy at the prestigious Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, SF Sketchfest, and All Jane Festival, among others. She produces award-winning comedy and storytelling shows, her monthly show "Artisanal Comedy" was named "one of the top indie nights to check out". Boston Magazine named her "Best Comic" in 2019 & 2020. She regularly hosts The Moth storytelling events and her mainstage story is included in The Moth's book, All These Wonders. She also co-hosts "PARENTAOLGIC", Nova's new docu series from PBS Digital Studios.
https://www.bethanyvandelft.com/
ABOUT THE HEADLINER
Sympli Whitney was born in Springfield, Massachusetts and raised in Framingham, Massachusetts, Sympli Whitney is the daughter of two proud Baptist Ministers. Naturally her introduction to singing was via church choirs as a youth and during her college years training in classical and performance entertainment. She holds a master's degree and is a U.S. Army veteran. Her first opportunity came when she joined the band "Big Bang Theory" while in college which often landed her in the presence of P Funk royalty. 2014 was the year that introduced Sympli Whitney to the nation and the world! She was featured on BET's season finale of "Apollo Live" where the judges Gladys Knight, Doug E Fresh and Michael Bivens all searched for words to explain why they enjoyed her performance but they each were impressed. Whitney has that effect on people. It's hard to say who she reminds you of because she has a sound and vocal style that is all her own. Whitney was one of the featured artists on the 2014 independent release titled "Indie Soul United 2." She was featured on "7 Days A Week," "I'd Rather Say Good Morning" and a remake of the Stevie Wonder classic "Black Man." "ISU 2" reached the #2 spot on the U.K. Soul Chart! In 2016, Whitney's debut CD titled "Ryze of the Phoenix" jumped on the scene with conviction, commanding the charts for well over 8 months straight with hits like her first single titled "I Can See You And Me" which climbed the UK Top 30 Soul Chart to number 4 and was played on radio stations across the world! This burning flame was unstoppable through the summer and well into the fall of 2016 bringing her talent to the attention of a funk label out of France named Fonkfatherz! This collaboration turned into a powerful and brilliant 12" two sided vinyl titled Can't Get Enuff/Fresh Luv. Blowing up the radio waves everywhere, these two songs grew popular with every passing day and kept Sympli ryzing on the charts!
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