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WHAT IS PER VITAM VEGAN PROTEIN?
Harvested from the rainforest of southeast Asia, Sacha Inchi is an incredible plant-based protein that's an extreme rarity -- it's a complete protein. Unlike many other vegan protein options that lack one or two of the vital essential amino acids, Sacha Inchi provides avery high total amino acid count, ideal for those vegan athletes looking to build muscle.
What's really amazing about this plant-based protein is its digestibility rating. As you're aware, the quality of a protein is defined by its Protein Digestibility Corrected Amino Acid Score (PDCAAS), with whey protein scoring a perfect 1.0.. Sacha Inchi scores an impressive 0.87, which means it's an extremely high quality protein, readily taken up by the body.
Pea protein offers an exceptional nutritional profile that's ideal for vegans and non-vegans alike. It is hypoallergenic and provides a complete protein, making it ideal for any athlete looking to build muscle. Compared to whey protein (the "king" of proteins), pea proteins are just as effective as whey on increasing muscle.
Another area where pea protein shines is in its slow digestion, rivaling that of casein. This helps keep you full until your next meal. Finally, pea protein also supports cardiovascular health as it lowers cholesterol and triglycerides as well as blood pressure.
Smooth Protein is an incredibly soluble, smooth-textured brown rice protein. It's hypoallergenic and is an ideal inclusion in any vegan protein powder. Brown rice protein has a moderate digestion time, falling somewhere between whey (fast) and casein (slow). This means you have a steady infusion of amino acids into your blood to grow and repair muscle tissue.
Vegan proteins are notorious for the earthy, grass-like taste and texture. To solve this problem and provide a protein that's just as palate pleasing as any animal-based protein, Per Vitam includes Clean Cream, a plant-based creamer alternative developed by Compound Solutions. Clean Cream uses heart-healthy fats derived from sunflower seeds to a rich taste and creamy texture to each serving of Per Vitam Vegan Protein.
1. Joy JM, Lowery RP, Wilson JM, et al. The effects of 8 weeks of whey or rice protein supplementation on body composition and exercise performance. Nutr J. 2013;12(1):86. doi:10.1186/1475-2891-12-86.
3. Quinteros MF, Vilcacundo Chamorro R, Carpio C, Carrillo W. Digestibility and Anti-Inflammatory Activity in Vitro of Sacha Inchi (Plukenetia Volubilis L.) Proteins. Vol 9.; 2016.


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Black Panther – a Celebration of Culture
JustinWage Follow on Twitter February 16, 2018
Marvel Studios has now released 18 films with Black Panther being out this weekend. Black Panther succeeds as one of the MCU's most entertaining outings, but it may also be one of the most thought-provoking. While it does follow some of the familiar tropes of a "Marvel Movie," it's not afraid to shape its own identity amongst the other heroic outings in this shared, expanding universe. Black Panther may not be the first film to feature a Black Superhero, but it stands out as a film that celebrates African culture and a willingness to tackle tough topics.
Black Panther follows Prince T'Challa (played by Chadwick Boseman) who, after the death of his Father, has now become the new King of the nation known as Wakanda; a secret city that is hidden in the heart of Africa that contains the most advanced civilization on the planet. His story is a journey of self-discovery as he learns how he should lead as the latest successor of his Nation. As he seeks to do his best for Wakanda as both its monarch and protector, he encounters a new enemy, Erik "Killmonger" Stevens (played by Micheal B. Jordan) who has a longstanding grudge against T'Challa and his royal family. Don't get me wrong, Black Panther shines as a fun and exciting superhero film, but it has so much more to offer than an excuse to eat some popcorn. This movie has a powerful message and a brilliant cast/crew to deliver it.
Director Ryan Coogler ensures that the African Nation of Wakanda and its culture and is just as much of a character in Black Panther's story. Ryan also uses Black Panther as a platform for a Superhero film to explore some serious topics such as historical and current racial division, war, hatred, and the importance of "building bridges, not borders." These are some of the best aspects of this film. Michael B. Jordan brings to life one of the best villains of the MCU. Killmonger is not just your generic Marvel Villian that has plagued previous Marvel films. It's easy to write a vague villain with general motivations… but Killmonger has a strong (albeit skewed) moral compass. He has a purpose, he has a cause, he has motivations… and some moviegoers may even find themselves siding with Erik throughout the film. This is revealed from the first moment you see him on screen and continues throughout. Killmonger represents some of the film's tougher topics such as isolationism and social justice. Sitting in the audience, I truly felt empathy for T'Challa as he struggled against the ideologies of Killmonger, his country of Wakanda, and the world as a whole. Picking sides and finding answers don't always come easy; which is a credit to Boseman's performance as T'Challa for showing that struggle and eventual triumph as he faces these issues as a man and as a king.
Michael B. Jordan playing Black Panther's villian Killmonger
When Black Panther isn't tackling tough issues, it's a dazzling film to look at. The first reveal of Wakanda is a treat, and the film continues to dole out "sweets" with every calculated shot. As we explore Wakanda, we come to see how much of a love letter it is to African culture. It's a place that by the end of my viewing I wanted to hop on a jet and visit. The eye candy doesn't stop there as Black Panther continues with the new trend of Marvel films where each has its own distinct look to stand out from the crowd. This visual flair is apparent with its action set pieces, specifically a thrilling car chase in the first act of the film. The cast of the film has incredible chemistry and personality. Each character that graces the screen is distinct in both temperament and appearance. The representation of strong, female characters was also a breath of fresh air in the testosterone-driven atmosphere of superhero movies.
Despite the film being easily one of Marvel's best, it isn't free of problems that need to be addressed. While Black Panther is a fun and exciting film, it does suffer from some pacing issues. Some moments are stretched out a bit too much and the movie does have a slow start. There are also moments where the CGI in the film doesn't look as polished as it should be, and that can hurt some of the films action sequences and even the nation of Wakanda. The film also has an issue with how it sometimes handles Killmonger, despite him being the main villain of the film, I couldn't help but feel like Michael B. Jordan's talents were underutilized in both screen time and thorough discussion of his viewpoints. While these issues don't ruin the film, they hold it back just enough from being a masterpiece. Hopefully, issues like this will be addressed in the, most likely, future sequel to Black Panther.
In the end, Black Panther stands amongst Marvel Studios long lineup of films as one of its best. This is all thanks to Ryan Coogler's great direction, the great and talented cast, stunning visuals and actions sequences, and a willingness to tackle such important subject matter. Black Panther stands not only as a good example of superhero movies as a whole but as an ensign that other movies from other genres can look towards for inclusion and diversity.
Viewer Engagement
Black Panther is one of Marvel's best thanks to Ryan Cooglers direction, a talented cast, stunning visuals and willingness to tackle tough subject matter despite some issues in the stories pacing at times and several scenes of spotty CGI can at time hold back the great King of Wakanda.
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<?php

namespace Redfox\Tests\Unit\Stores;

use PHPUnit\Framework\TestCase;
use Redfox\Container\Stores\ArrayStore;

class ArrayCollectionTest extends TestCase
{
    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testConstructor()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();
        $this->assertAttributeEmpty('data', $store);
        $this->assertAttributeEquals([], 'data', $store);
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testMethodSet()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();

        $expected = ['foo' => 'Bar'];
        $store->set('foo', 'Bar');
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);

        $store->set('bar.foo.another.key', 'jjjKKLL123');
        $expected = [
            'foo' => 'Bar',
            'bar' => [
                'foo' => [
                    'another' => [
                        'key' => 'jjjKKLL123',
                    ],
                ],
            ],
        ];
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);

        return $store;
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testMethodGet()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();

        $store->set('foo', 'Bar');
        $this->assertEquals('Bar', $store->get('foo'));

        $data = [
            'foo' => [
                'another' => [
                    'key' => 'jjjKKLL123',
                ],
            ],
        ];
        $store->set('bar', $data);
        $this->assertEquals('jjjKKLL123', $store->get('bar.foo.another.key'));
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testMethodGetUsingDefault()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();
        $this->assertNull($store->get('foo'));

        $this->assertEquals('Bar', $store->get('foo', 'Bar'));
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testMethodRemove()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();
        $store->set('foo', 'Bar');
        $store->set('one.two.three', 123);

        $expected = [
            'foo' => 'Bar',
            'one' => [
                'two' => [
                    'three' => 123,
                ],
            ],
        ];
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);

        $store->remove('foo');
        unset($expected['foo']);
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);
        $this->assertNull($store->get('foo'));

        $store->remove('one.two');
        unset($expected['one']['two']);
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);
        $this->assertNull($store->get('one.two'));

        $this->assertEquals([], $store->get('one'));
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testMethodExists()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();
        $this->assertFalse($store->exists('foo'));
        $this->assertFalse($store->exists('one.two.three'));

        $store->set('myKey', 25.33);
        $this->assertTrue($store->exists('myKey'));
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testMethodHas()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();
        $this->assertFalse($store->has('foo'));
        $this->assertFalse($store->has('one.two.three'));

        $store->set('myKey', null);
        $this->assertFalse($store->has('myKey'));
        $store->set('myKey', 33);
        $this->assertTrue($store->has('myKey'));
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     *
     * @depends testMethodSet
     */
    public function testMethodFlush(ArrayStore $store)
    {
        $store->flush();
        $this->assertAttributeEmpty('data', $store);
    }

    /**
     * Test.
     */
    public function testMethodRemember()
    {
        $store = new ArrayStore();

        $expected = ['foo' => 'Bar'];
        $store->set('foo', 'Bar');
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);

        $store->remember('foo', function () {
            return 7567;
        });
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);
        $this->assertEquals('Bar', $store->get('foo'));

        $expected = ['foo' => 'Bar', 'myKey' => 7567];
        $store->remember('myKey', function () {
            return 7567;
        });
        $this->assertAttributeEquals($expected, 'data', $store);
        $this->assertEquals(7567, $store->get('myKey'));
    }
}

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Posted byAimee Pearce	 July 18, 2011 August 27, 2011 Leave a comment on Are you getting enough?!
The four Chief Medical Officers of Great Britain have recently published new guidelines on the amounts of physical activity that should be undertaken by the general population.
180 minutes – (three hours) – each day, once a child is able to walk. For non-walkers physical activity should be encouraged from birth, particularly through floor-based play and water-based activities in safe environments.
Children under the age of 5 who can walk should spend at least three hours of the day being active. These three hours can be spread throughout the day in unstructured active play. The amount of time spent sitting watching tv or in pushchairs/car seats should also be minimised.
For children not yet walking "physical activity" refers to movement of any intensity and should be encouraged from birth. Time spent in car seats, baby bouncers and walkers should all be limited as all limit free movement.
60 minutes and up to several hours every day of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity. Three days a week should include vigorous intensity activities that strengthen muscle and bone.
Children aged between 5 and 18 should be active at moderate intensity for at least one hour every day of the week. Three days of the week this hour should be of vigorous intensity. This is a minimum guideline. Where possible children in this age range should be active for up to several hours spread throughout the day.
150 minutes – (two and half hours) – each week of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity (and adults should aim to do some physical activity every day). Muscle strengthening activity should also be included twice a week.
One of the easiest way of reaching this target is to do 30 minutes on five days of the week at moderate intensity. This can be spread over the day, walking the dog 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes in the evening for example.
Out of the five days, two should be spent improving muscle strength.
Older adults (65+) should also incorporate activities to improve balance and coordination on two days of the week. This could be through regular yoga or tai chi sessions.
Individual physical and mental capabilities should be considered for all of the above groups. If you struggle to meet these guidelines or would like further advice on being active please get in touch.
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package org.greencheek.related.searching.domain.api;

import org.greencheek.related.api.searching.FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult;
import org.greencheek.related.api.searching.SearchResultsOutcome;

/**
 *
 */
public class SearchResultsEvent<T> {

    private final static FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[] EMPTY_FRSR= new FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[0];

    public final static SearchResultsEvent<FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[]> EMPTY_FREQUENTLY_RELATED_SEARCH_RESULTS = new SearchResultsEvent<FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[]>(SearchResultsOutcome.EMPTY_RESULTS, EMPTY_FRSR);
    public final static SearchResultsEvent<FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[]> EMPTY_FAILED_FREQUENTLY_RELATED_SEARCH_RESULTS = new SearchResultsEvent<FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[]>(SearchResultsOutcome.FAILED_REQUEST,EMPTY_FRSR);
    public final static SearchResultsEvent<FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[]> EMPTY_TIMED_OUT_FREQUENTLY_RELATED_SEARCH_RESULTS = new SearchResultsEvent<FrequentlyRelatedSearchResult[]>(SearchResultsOutcome.REQUEST_TIMEOUT, EMPTY_FRSR);

    private final SearchResultsOutcome outcomeType;
    private final Class searchResultsType;
    private final T searchResults;

    public SearchResultsEvent(SearchResultsOutcome outcomeType,
                              T results) {
        this.outcomeType = outcomeType;
        this.searchResults = results;
        this.searchResultsType = results.getClass();

    }

    public SearchResultsOutcome getOutcomeType() {
        return this.outcomeType;
    }

    public Class<T> getSearchResultsType() {
        return searchResultsType;
    }

    public T getSearchResults() {
        return searchResults;
    }
}


I have just completed working with Dr. Romo and have completed a series of ozone injections for my hips. Prior to these treatments I was having difficulty walking any distance and putting weight on my hips. I have one hip which has been determined a "stage 3" degenerated cartilage and the other a "stage1". Stage 4 requires a full hip replacement. I was having radiating pain at night and when sitting for any length of time. After 15 session consisting of 5 injections in each hip I can say with all honesty that I am at least 80% pain free. Most of the pain I experience now is due to the fact that my muscles need to rebuild due to having been sedentary for so long. Dr. Romo has stressed that this is not a full "fix it" due to the degeneration of cartilage but it should give me another 5+ years of relief until I might have to have one hip replacement. All sessions were performed at my home and I was instructed on each procedure as it was performed. Dr. Romo is a caring physician, open and easy to work with, always available to answer questions, responds quickly to text messages and I recommend him highly no matter what your medical needs might be.


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At MCC, we are learner-focused. We believe in and live the ideal of lifelong learning and personal enrichment. So, whether you are here to earn a certificate or an associate degree and transfer to a CSU, UConn, Trinity, Quinnipiac, Columbia or Cornell, we are the place to be. If you decide to take a course to bolster your language skills in preparation for a job interview or a trip abroad, or you are attempting to impress your family and friends by learning a new baking technique, we are the place to be. If you are joining a chorale group for the first time with hopes of one day performing in Budapest, we are the place to be. We welcome you, we believe in you, and we want you to know we are here to serve.
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I have an interesting problem with SMS that does not seem to apply to MMS. I also have random data issues. Location is 12508 and 12524. Phone is LG Stylo 3. Important to know, across the river in 12553, my phone picked up the signal from 12508, cross county and across the river. NOT good. Horrible signal even outside and worthless data, just to note. Tried cycling and airplane on and off there, same connection, did nothing.
Now I have, and continue, to update my PRL and profile, and restart the phone. Yeah yeah, I've even taken the battery out for a few minutes. All apps are up to date. Firmware is up to date. Phone software is update to date. I will even try another factory reset eventually, but I don't feel like it now because the side effects of my issues point to a tower-related problem, not to an isolated phone issue. I just am not traveling enough to get on another tower and verify my phone works fine elsewhere.
1.) SMS messages send within 5 seconds, perfectly fast and normal. They take about 45-90 seconds to receive from both myself and from others. Every. Single. Time. Totally unacceptable. Texts, especially SMS messages, should generally receive as fast as they send. One would expect MMSes to be problematic, but no. This is an SMS problem.
2.) To contrast, MMS messages send and receive normally. Also unrelated, but to note, I've had no issues with calls.
3.) Data cuts out randomly. This leads to the expected side effects. Buffering issues, webpages having to be reloaded, etc. I am on Band 41 with, according to a third party app, carrier aggregation. These problems are almost exclusively on B41 (95% of the time), rarely on B26 (800), and never on B25 (1900). In my opinion, this is a tower issue that seriously needs to be investigated. There is an honest problem with texting, and B41 Spark/Plus is way too sensitive. B25 is so flawless, I don't understand why when I am indoors or in weaker areas that it has to try to stay on Spark so hard when the signal I get is so inferior. When I go to parts of my house that drop it down to B25, it is literally the best data experience I've had at my house. When I get towards the windows or better areas, it's like I'm back on T-Mobile or Verizon with the slow data and constant dropping.
I would sincerely appreciate if this report can get passed on and looked into. Please let me know if anymore information is needed. I do not use social media. Tell me where else to contact if you feel it is appropriate that I follow up with someone. Otherwise, I hope this gets seen.
I received message that Sprint has closed cases regarding to the zips and cross-locations that I indicated in a private message.
If this does not get back opened, I will be forced to continue to use a network that is broken and does not work as intended.
several weeks. No Service Provider should be dumb enough to degrade service for so long on an equipment upgrade.
I will see if service improves.
real traction on this here.
Yeah, I don't expect to get anywhere here, but I figured I'd throw the post on here and see if Boost will respond in any way.
How long have you had the issues in that one area? For a while or for the whole time you've been on Boost/Sprint?
I've been on Sprint for two weeks. Best physical signal I've seen, but I've gotten these nasty SMS issues and data issues. It's a disappointment because Sprint has so much potential and this is what we have to go through. I don't know why Sprint doesn't get serious. Why do they want to keep giving AT&T and Verizon the blue ribbons?
Lol, oh well. I'm hoping to see improvement in the next few weeks. AT&T took forever to get most of their LTE (up until 2015-2016 for most non urban areas!) out and then months later overlay mid-band, but their HSPA+ was impeccable until they did. No excuses indeed. If the big two can do it, so can Sprint.
Another month or two and I'll have to reassess dumping my money to a carrier who can't even send an SMS in under 10 (or 60) seconds, even in the middle of the night (obvious network problem). MMSes send fine, so it's an obvious network problem. They did tell me there is a known 3G problem which magically just got solved (the engineer did nothing or marked it ahead of time) two days ago, which would explain it because I do believe SMSes go over 1xRTT if I'm not mistaken. This is also why Sprint needs to deploy Wi-Fi calling on all their brands, including Boost/Virgin. They cannot have their towers overloaded if they are going to play this game with upgrading or whatever they're doing. And when people are home/public wifi, get them off the network!!
Hi P4carriers. Please send us a private message if you need any assistance related to our coverage/network services. - E.J.
Hello, P4Carriers. Thank you very much for contacting us. We can see that you are an Sprint customer. If that's the case, you may need to contact Sprint through their community at: https://community.sprint.com/. They'll be more than happy to assist you.
Sprint directed me here because I pay money to and have a Boost Mobile phone. You need to take care of the issue. I say Sprint because Sprint is the carrier and owner of Boost. That is the clarification.
Thank you very much for the explanation, p4Carriers. Please send us a private message with your account information (phone number & pin). We'll be waiting for your response.
My data issues are in a particular area where I use data mostly. LTE data was working well about 3 weeks ago and now I usually don't get any data. I might have some 3G and maybe LTE but it doesn't last. I suspect a tower/radio issue and probably BC41 related as the LTE data was good.
it.. I will have to re-evaluate other options for data there including leaving for the other MNOs' networks..
something is being looked at, hide information/progress within Private Messages, and give vague generic responses.
Hello, Fwmbm. We're sorry to hear that you are experiencing this situation. Please send us a private message with your nearest cross street address and zip code. That way we'll be able to provide you with more details about your issue. We'd like to check our coverage and the stability of our network in your area.
I am noticing less problems with data, but I have to do more usage and traveling before I can confirm. I'd say any improvements started yesterday. Do NOT consider this a resolution.
The more important thing: Zero improvements with SMS. Either there is a cap on receiving more than one SMS per minute, or Boost/Sprint has a configuration/network problem. I have never, EVER, seen SMSes take more than 10-15 seconds to send and receive, on any carrier, ever. Flood control of this nature does not kick in until a rapid stream of 10-25 or more SMSes are sent within a period under a half a minute. Even defunct carriers like Nextel would only take 30-45 seconds and those were super legacy phones and sparse 2G networks.


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New online Active Recovery Hub to help get children active
By Tom Walker 28 Apr 2021
The new platform allows schools and users to search for activities by age and the time of day they want to get active / Sport England
New online resource aiming to help more children be physically active
Called Active Recovery Hub, the initiative will provide schools, local authorities and families access to free resources
Platform allows schools and users to search for activities by age and the time of day they want to get active
Active Recovery Hub follows the launch of the government's School Sport and Activity Action Plan
Sport England has teamed up with Youth Sport Trust to develop a new online resource designed to help more children become physically active.
Called Active Recovery Hub, the initiative will provide schools, local authorities and families access to free resources, designed to encourage children to reach the Chief Medical Officer's target of taking part in 60 minutes of physical activity a day.
The new platform allows schools and parents to search for activities by age and the time of day they want to get active.
Ali Oliver, chief executive of the Youth Sport Trust, said the platform will make it easy for schools to access age-appropriate content so children can be helped to be active, recover their wellbeing after the pandemic and re-engage in school.
"Teachers have told us they recognise the importance of physical activity and the outdoors in children's recovery, but they have so much on their plate at the moment, we want to make it simple for them," Oliver said.
"The hub will support schools to find easy-to-use and engaging content all in one place, removing some of the barriers currently faced.
"With National School Sport Week just around the corner in June, the Active Recovery Hub and joined-up approach from the school sport and physical activity sector will be vital in supporting children to have fun and celebrate the life-changing benefits of play and sport."
Active Recovery Hub follows the launch of the government's School Sport and Activity Action Plan, which promised to help teachers and parents find opportunities for young people to compete and get active.
The new hub sits on the existing School Games website. To visit the new hub, click here.
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Q: SUMO TraCI command not giving desired result I am trying to get next traffic light that a vehicle will encounter during it's journey. For this we used getNextTLS from vehicle domain. The output does not show all the traffic lights on the way rather shows the same traffic light details repeatedly. Even when I run it for many simulation steps it doesn't print all (even though in GUI it clearly passes through them)
http://www.sumo.dlr.de/daily/pydoc/traci._vehicle.html#VehicleDomain-getNextTLS
while step < 1000:
traci.simulationStep()
#for id in t1.getIDList():
a=t1.getNextTLS(vehID= "202")
print("STEP:",step,"TLS:",a)

step += 1
traci.close(False)

Note: t1 is vehicledomain

A: The following script works here:
import sys,os
sys.path.append(os.path.join(os.environ["SUMO_HOME"],"tools"))
import traci

traci.start(["sumo", "-c", "test.sumocfg"])
step = 0
while step < 1000:
    traci.simulationStep()
    a = traci.vehicle.getNextTLS(vehID= "1")
    print("STEP:",step,"TLS:",a)
    step += 1
traci.close(False)

I generated the network using
netgenerate --grid.alphanumerical-ids --grid --default-junction-type traffic_light

and used the following route file
<routes>
    <vehicle id="1" depart="0">
        <route edges="A2toB2 B2toC2 C2toD2 D2toE2"/>
    </vehicle>
</routes>

It would help to see the route of your vehicle.

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Sudan group says one person killed in anti-coup protests
People take part in a protest against the October military takeover and a subsequent deal that reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok but sidelined the movement in Khartoum, Sudan, Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Marwan Ali)
CAIRO (AP) — A Sudanese protester was shot dead during mass demonstrations against the recent military takeover and a subsequent deal that reinstated Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok but sidelined the movement, a medical group said Monday.
Tens of thousands of Sudanese took to the streets in the capital, Khartoum, and elsewhere in the country Sunday. The protests marked the third anniversary of the uprising that eventually forced the military removal of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir and his Islamist government in April 2019.
Security forces fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators attempting to stage a sit-in near the presidential palace on the bank of the Blue Nile in the heart of Khartoum.
There were also protests in elsewhere in the country, such as the coastal city of Port Sudan, the eastern city of Kassala and the northern city of Atbara, the birthplace of the uprising against al-Bashir.
The Sudan Doctors Committee said a 28-year-old man was killed after he was shot in the chest during Sunday's demonstrations in the East Nile area in Khartoum.
More than 120 people were wounded in clashes between protesters and security forces in Khartoum, the Health Ministry said in a statement. Two other protesters were wounded in Kassala, it said.
The protests were one of the largest since the military took over on Oct. 25, removing Hamdok's transitional government. The coup has rattled the transition and led to relentless street demonstrations.
At least 45 people were killed, and hundreds wounded in protests triggered by the coup, according to a tally by the Sudanese medical group.
Hamdok was reinstated last month amid international pressure in a deal that calls for an independent technocratic Cabinet under military oversight led by him.
The prime minister has yet to announce his Cabinet, amid talks to agree on a "new political charter" focused on establishing a broader consensus among all political forces and movements.
The Forces for the Declaration of Freedom and Change has meanwhile rejected the Nov. 21 deal between Hamdok and the military.
The pro-democracy alliance vowed to continue street protests to pressure coup leaders to hand over power to a civilian government to lead the transition.
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As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, Charlotte County Public Schools says 23 instructional staff members and numerous students have either tested positive for COVID-19, are symptomatic and awaiting test results, or are quarantining because of virus exposures.
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Eccentric exercise, tendon thickness, pain and function in Achilles tendinopathy : a systematic review
Färnqvist, K, Malliaras, P and Pearson, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1503-5452 2020, 'Eccentric exercise, tendon thickness, pain and function in Achilles tendinopathy : a systematic review' , Journal of Sport Rehabilitation, 29 (1) , pp. 107-115.
Official URL: https://doi.org/10.1123/jsr.2018-0353
Context: Exercise is seen as the most evidence based treatment for managing tendinopathy and although the type of exercise used to manage tendinopathy may induce adaptation in healthy tendons, it is not clear whether these adaptations occur in tendinopathy and if so whether they are associated with improved clinical outcomes.
Objective: The aim of the study was to synthesise available evidence for adaptation of the Achilles tendon to eccentric exercise and the relationship between adaptation (change in tendon thickness) and clinical outcomes among people with Achilles tendinopathy.
Evidence Acquisition: The search was performed in September 2018 in several databases. Studies investigating the response (clinical outcome, imaging on US/MRI) of pathological tendons (tendinopathy, tendinosis, partial rupture) to at least 12 weeks of eccentric exercise were included. Multiple studies that investigated the same interventions and outcome were pooled and presented in effect size estimates, mean difference (MD) and 95% confidence intervals if measurement scale were the same, or standard mean difference (SMD) and 95% confidence intervals if measurements scales were different. Where data could not be pooled the studies were qualitatively synthesised based on van Tulder et al.
Evidence Synthesis: Eight studies met the inclusion and exclusion criteria and were included in the review. There was strong evidence that Achilles tendon thickness do not decrease in parallel to improved clinical outcomes.
Conclusions: Whether a longer time to follow up is more important than the intervention (i.e. just the time per se) for a change in tendon thickness as is still unknown? Future studies should investigate whether exercise (or other treatments) can be tailored to optimize tendon adaptation and function, and whether this relates to clinical outcomes.
Keywords: tendinopathy, tendinosis, exercise, tendon adaptation
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Q: I think my rat has fleas or lice. He has little, red dots and dandruff-looking "eggs" in his fur. I cleaned the whole house, bagged everything up and now he's in his cage, which he hates. Now I wonder how to clean my rat of these fleas. What do you think? He also has the respiratory disease, I think mycoplasmosis. He is sneezing a lot and always a little congested in his nose. What should I do for him?
A: It is very common for rats to have external parasites on their skin. You may see these little buggers moving around, you may see their eggs (called nits) glued to hairs, and if your rat is scratching a lot, you may see red, broken skin.
Rats can be parasitized by lice and/or mites. Both types of parasites cause similar signs — flakey skin, hair loss, itching, red skin and ulcerated skin. Although it is very important to clean any area where your rat has been, both in the cage and in the house, further treatment is necessary on your rat to be certain the parasites are no longer alive and cannot breed and produce eggs. It is unlikely these are fleas, as our pet rats rarely have fleas. Also, fleas will be more difficult for you to see and will be "jumping around" whereas parasites may look like little red dots, as you have observed.
The sneezing is another reason to visit your veterinarian. First, your veterinarian can dispense the correct and safe medication to remove the parasites on your rat. Second, your veterinarian can help diagnose the cause of the sneezing. It could be mycoplasma, as you suggest, because this is a common cause of respiratory illness in rats. Or this may be a viral respiratory problem. Or a combination of both. The reason we need to know which it may be is that we really do not have medication to treat viral infections, but we do use antibiotics for bacterial infections like mycoplasma. The right diagnosis will lead to the correct treatment that will lead to the improved health of your rat!
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The Air Jordan 1 High OG "Bred" Makes Its Comeback On Black Friday
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One of this year's Air Jordan releases 2019 for Black Friday will be the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Bred," which is apparently returning. It might have surprised you, at least a bit, that Jordan Brand is bringing back not one but two original "Bred" colorways this year. Of course, the other one is the returning Air Jordan 4 "Bred." Jordan Brand has official confirmed that it is indeed hitting the shelves next month and unveiled actual, detailed photos of this year's version. The Air Jordan 4 "Bred" makes its comeback on May 4th. The Air Jordan 1 High "Banned" or "Bred" returns during the 2019 Holiday Season.
The last time the Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Banned / Bred" arrived at retailers was two years ago, on September 3th, 2016, and at the time, it was available for $160. Of course, the colorway does not require any introduction at this point. You likely also know that it was not exactly the Air Jordan 1 that the NBA banned Michael Jordan from wearing on the court and consequently fined him $5,000 when he did not oblige. Regardless, that does not change the fact that the Air Jordan 1 "Banned / Bred" is where the legacy of the Jordan Brand's signature line began.
You might be wondering why Jordan Brand is bringing back the Air Jordan 1 High "Bred" as a part of their Holiday Season line up of Air Jordan releases 2019, even though they did the same two years ago. Even though this year's version has not be unveiled, nor have any photos been leaked, you may have already figured out that it will look exactly like the original, including having a higher cut. Its uppers will be dressed up in the same color scheme of Black and Varsity Red, the latter also covering its outsoles, while its midsoles will be plain White.
Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG "Banned / Bred"
Color: Black/White-Varsity Red
Style Code: 555088-062
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The not so glamorous side of traveling to exotic far off locations are the airports. After sitting in an upright position for 9 hours straight you just want to lay on a cold hard surface with a scarf over your head, right? I hope some day they get more couches and recliners in the Amsterdam airport. But until then I'll have to make do with the floor this March when I fly again. That's right the ticket is purchased and I am committed to go March to June of this year. What will I be doing this time?
Watching and learning how Buweboya runs it's first term of school and meeting more of the kids one on one I hope. Often I go and it's a whirl wind of business and never enough time to just 'Be'. Well this time there will be a lot of 'Be' time for Sarah.
This trip is compounded more with the realization that I will be leaving my boyfriend behind and spending 2.5 months in a foreign country alone. Living with minimal comforts and figuring out how to make meals, wash clothes, and live each day without modern appliances. I know others have done this sort of thing but it's all new to me. My last trips I had a cook or a guest house to stay in, but this time I'll be running solo.
First obstacle to overcome is transportation. I won't have a car this time and so I need to get from Entebbe to Tororo with prayer and I hope use the connections I have gathered on my last trips.
Second obstacle to overcome is eating. I don't cook with a modern stove all that much as it is so I'll try surviving on protein bars and water. Or perhaps find a cook ha! I won't be slaughtering and plucking my own chicken that's for sure.
Last and hardest obstacle will be the cultural and emotional strain. Plan for this one is to Pray a lot while there!
Does it seem strange to you that life continues when you lose someone? Everything that was is no more and things that are similar are completely different yet the same. To all the widows out there I'm sure you can relate. Today I joined a gym to try and build up my strength for Africa as well as emotional stamina the physical is just as important. My husband and I went to the YMCA when he was going through cancer, it helped with his strength and constant nerve pain from the surgeries. Now I am going to a different gym but even though its not the same place and he is gone now it still is similar to what was. The weight lifting machines are there and the indoor track mimics the other but this time it's a new memory. Perhaps new memories are what is important when moving on in life after tragic loss. The new memories don't push out the old but instead fill in the cracks of the shattered life left behind. Perhaps over time those memories will create a beautiful mosaic of filtered light that blends the two lives into one.
I have to make another sacrifice for this new found hobby, no more internet. Trade in the wifi for some exercise to save $19.99 a month from Comcast. Every penny counts to stretch out my time as a 'missionary'. It was a bit humbling when filling out a form about income when I scribbled a big zero in for annual salary. Slightly insane when today I counted up the kids in uganda that I have given my resources, time, and love to. Total tally is up to 199 little faces and 3 others in another village. It should scare me knowing I have no income and I'll be homeless come March while packing crates to move to Africa to live a very very very sobering life. All with the knowledge that my boyfriend will be staying behind and I'll be solo for months in a far far far away land. Is that the beginning of a book? Once upon a time in a far far far away land lived a small girl with 199 children plus 3 who thinks it possible to feed them all.
Flip the story on it's head and it should read.
than of her who has a husband, says the Lord.
Does prayer work in modern day life? What possibly comes from praying to something unseen?
I think not…I think are brains want to believe in something in order to not feel alone. That can be an interesting perspective right? It's all make believe and coincidences….
Nah sorry guys but I just can't think that way anymore. I have seen too much to sway me to the other side … and yes I do doubt and wobble around with these thoughts but after last night I again have to Let Go of my opinions and go with the flow.
I have been hoping for a CPA for several months now to help with my confusion on Math. Can I say how much I dislike math? It's not just the numbers I don't get but the forms and then record keeping and the possibility of screwing it all up. In a rather interesting twist of fate a CPA appeared yesterday because of Chili. Yes food again was the catalyst for the answered prayer. I think its the old 'break bread' with each other fable that seems to really work!
Last night was Healing Eyes first official Event and fundraiser. Prior to it I was doubting and wanting it to all disappear, my stomach was in knots about talking in front of people, I thought it was all going to blow up in my face, and I would embarrass myself. Big Sigh….but it all worked out. After I put the mic to my mouth and began spewing word after word and I started to feel the evil nerves dissipate I gained some confidence. Of course than I stammered and choked on words and cried but I got some laughs out of the audience and some tears. Perhaps one person walked away feeling what I felt and that this world needs people with that unhardened heart to see beyond the pain of ourselves and step out into the unknown.
By the end of it as the mic was put away and I stepped aside I felt utter relief it was over and my brain truly shut down. Every bit of me was gone and now others around started to help pick up and I stood there in amazement of all these people helping. It's sooooooo cool to see people come together and even cooler when it's something worth working for.
So I think Healing Eyes will continue on and as my Prayer for A CPA was answered in a very cool 'God' way I will keep letting go and letting this mysterious invisible friend take the lead.
There is a mosquito hunting me. I can hear him buzzing in my ear and then he's gone. One mosquito can cause so much frustration!
It's a love hate relationship with my jeep. We might be on the mend again with our friendship as long as she keeps cool and doesn't blow her lid again. Her radiator cap was the problem today and hopefully it's snuggly secure and won't let off steam anymore. I am going to ignore the burning smell by the driver's side tire, hoping it was just a random smell and not the brakes or something worse.
Now that mosquito may be carrying a virus that I do not care to experience and yet it really wants to share it.
Today Grecia made me a cute card that I wasn't expecting. She was very quiet and well behaved which I also was not expecting. So even though it seems everything else around me is buzzing at least today I was blessed with this beautiful card..
It seems me going to Africa is having a bigger impact than I had thought on the kids. I started going through my stuff in order to downsize a bit in order to have room to ship donations back to Michigan with me for Africa. I am always downsizing and packing, never able to stay settled long in one place. It has some positives but really hard to feel at ease anywhere. It's preparing me for something more in life, hardening my shell as one of my past managers would have said.
The last 3 days I have been shut up inside my apartment living off the chicken sandwiches and Ramon noodles I had in my kitchen. I was drawn down into a pit of sorrow longing for yesterday. I had 4 gallons of drinking water to sustain me and on the fourth day of my solitude I started to run dry. It was time to step out of my hole to seek water. While out I figured I should try to get some jogging in, stretch my legs and get the blood pumping. It was already in the 80s when I started to run. I pushed myself and prayed for strength to run at least a mile; I ended up doing about 1.7 miles and nearly collapsed of heat exhaustion. While running I was reminded how in our weaknesses we are made strong. At night I cry myself to sleep sometimes when I realize how broken and alone I am. I read laminations and it comforts me. " My splendor is gone and all I had hoped from the Lord." "I remember my affliction and wandering…" "The Lord is good to those whose hope is in him. Let him sit alone in silence, for the Lord has laid it on him." I sat alone for 3 days, I tried to seek out friends but everyone was gone. I was made to sit alone with my thoughts. I'm not gonna lie I went a bit crazy but my weakness is God's way of shining through me. Every day I want to give up and go 'home'. But what is home? My home is gone. Taken away from me when my husband first became sick. Now I am haunted by memories of a year ago when Andy was dead while in his body that still breathed.
Can these words really mean something thousands of years later? Why does everything have to feel connected in some way. Like a big puzzle to discover.
I am living on an island, what many would think paradise. I just took my Jeep to another mechanic and now it seems the fuel injector is bad and it will be another $250 to fix. I feel my finances being slowly sucked out like the damn mosquitos that bite at my ankles. I am not supposed to grumble though so this is just a factual explanation of my current circumstances. Not at all me complaining about the difficulties of giving my life over to my invisible friend who will provide all that I need.
The after school program starts back up today so I'll have a reason to my being here again. The irony that kids are my life line when a few years ago I couldn't stand children. I used to run from children's high pitched voices and ignore them when they said hello. I was walking with a friend yesterday who is very bitter about kids and was pretty rude to a little girl that came up on the boardwalk to say hi.
We can't really change who we are but we can let our suffering refine us, as if through fire, into who we were always meant to be. The skills and abilities we have that can be used in ways we never imagined…or perhaps we have imagined but we were too scared to try because of what others might think. Most of the time what we really want seems crazy and too 'out there' to accomplish. Maybe that's part of the trick that evil uses to hold us back. If it sounds crazy and seems impossible than it must be and just go with the safe path.
Today I was at the boys and girls club of America and it was the first time I actually almost lost it and broke down in tears. It was starting off good, I had the handful of kids working on a craft about 'Decisions' and teaching them how to make the right choices in life. One little girl said she couldn't do that craft because it had a bible verse on it and her mother doesn't believe in that church stuff. So I dismissed her to not cause trouble.
Each day I bring my own personal crayons in since they don't have many there and I ask them to treat them nicely and take one crayon at a time. Today I had some troublemakers and they wouldn't listen and slowly the crayons ended up everywhere. I used it as an example of choices in life, they could choose to be nice or they can choose to be naughty and there are consequences. The crayons were put away.
Then it got bad…a group of teenagers came out to sit on a picnic table and I told them they needed to go back to their classroom since it still was Homework hour and they gave me some snotty remarks and then turned around. Few minutes later they come back out and say another teacher said it was ok to come out. Smack right on my face, I try to enforce rules that the club has and I am side swiped by another adult. It's so frustrating to be not liked and to be treated badly. I am giving my time for free for these kids and I get nothing in return except evil looks and mockery. The teenagers than continued to be noisy and were laughing at me while I tried to keep the handful of younger kids under control. That was when all the crayon madness started and I was ready to give up. Everything was falling apart, except one boy who usually is naughty was being so nice and that encouraged me a bit.
Earlier one little girl made a comment that this was my part time job. I explained to her that I don't get paid to be there; I actually just volunteer because of I love them. She exclaimed, "That's impossible", several times. Another girl said, "But Miss Sarah you have to have a job for money, it's impossible". I told them God said to come and take care of the kids and I listened.
Now I feel like it is all for nothing…what a waste of my time to keep giving to these kids when the staff members there don't back me up.
My jeep was fixed yesterday but now the check engine light is on so it appears I have to bring it back tomorrow. Either way I at least could drive myself back home after my terrible experience with the kids today.
I have a choice.. I can either swallow my Pride and go back tomorrow and take the verbal abuse for the younger kids. Or I can choose to give up. Is little Happy Feet, J'noy, Davi, Angel, Samaje, and Dilani worth it?


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UK needs around 1,000 black, asian and ethnic minority women councillors
Posted by TMP Webmanager on 31 Oct 2007 / 0 Comment
Being a councillor is still seen as a white, middle class hobby for men according to new research by the Government Office of Equality and the Fawcett Society.
Responding to the findings, Harriet Harman (right), Minister for Women and Equalities, has called for more ethnic minority women to take up roles in public life and wants the number of Black, Asian and ethnic minority women councillors to rise to around 1,000 to make councils fully representative and strengthen local democracy.
Currently, there are 19,689 councillors across England and only 168 of them are ethnic minority women, which is less than one per cent (0.9%) despite the fact that ethnic minority women make up 4.6 per cent of the UK population.
Speaking at a reception to mark Black History Month, Minister for Women and Equalities Harriet Harman said:
"Traditionally people have seen being a councillor as a white middle class hobby for men. The 2.3 million Black, Asian and ethnic minority women in the UK make a great contribution to our society and economy and we need them to be represented at every level of our democracy from magistrates and councillors in their local communities to MPs at Westminster."
Interim findings from a report published on Monday by the Fawcett Society and the Government Equalities Office to mark Black History Month revealed that the top three barriers for Black, Asian and ethnic minority women to become councillors are:
– being a councillor still looks like a white middle class hobby;
– the councillor role continues to be treated as a pastime for those with spare time and money – rare gems for many Black, Asian and ethnic minority women;
– gate-keeping political parties;
– local political parties' commitment to diversity remains weak and ethnic minority women potential candidates face poor support and even discrimination from parties; and
– local parties are not bridging the distance to ethnic minority women.
Most of the ethnic minority women councillors interviewed had become a councillor because somebody asked them. But not enough ethnic minority women are being asked.
This research will feed into the work of the Councillors Commission, being chaired by Dame Jane Roberts (left) which will report to the Communities Secretary Hazel Blears and the new Women Take Part project which will examine how existing support for women in public life at a grass roots level can be improved. Harriet Harman recently commissioned Operation Black Vote to explore how all Black, Asian and ethnic minority shortlists could work for Westminster candidates. Operation Black Vote is due to produce its report by mid-November.
Harriet Harman said:
"Black, Asian and ethnic minority women are a force for good within their communities and in building bridges between communities. Their contribution must be better recognised and supported. Our research today shows that major barriers clearly exist that prevent many of these women from stepping up, we must work together to break these down."
Communities Secretary Hazel Blears (right) said:
"There are those who talk about our councillors being 'pale, male and stale ' – I think that label is unfair but we do need to ensure all elected representatives, national and local, better reflect their communities. I know what an invaluable role councillors play in every aspect of our communities.
"But if we want to make sure that councils are truly representative so that every voice in every part of the community is being heard it is vital that we find new ways to encourage more black and ethnic minority women to take up these crucial posts. That is why we set up the Councillors Commission – that will report to me later this year and I am committed to finding practical ways that will help to make this happen."
Senior Policy Officer at the Fawcett Society Zohra Moosa (below, left)Â said:
"Ethnic minority women councillors appear to be swimming against the tide. They are motivated and keen to make a difference but councils have not yet modernised to accommodate them. What we need is for political parties and local councils to wake up to the needs of 21st century local governments by making use of all the talent that is available. In particular, they should focus on improving recruitment and training, and reviewing working hours and remuneration to ensure those aren't a barrier to involvement."
Despite the barriers they face, the research reveals how rewarding ethnic minority women find being a councillor can be. Camden Councillor Geethika Jayatilaka (right)Â gives her top five reasons to become a councillor:
becoming a councillor gives you the opportunity to genuinely make a difference to the community you live in;
being a councillor is a personally rewarding experience and gives you a deep sense of fulfilment – something you may not get from your day job;
serving on a council stretches and challenges you to work simultaneously on two levels – dealing with individual needs and concerns and balancing these with providing strong leadership for the entire community;
as an ethnic minority women councillor you have the opportunity to ensure that councils reflect the diverse communities we live in – the more representative the council, the stronger, more relevant and more successful the policies will be for everyone; and,
as a councillor you have the important role to play of sending a visible message to others who identify with you that the public arena is open to them too.
Written by TMP Webmanager


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RACHEL FEINSTEIN'S "THE LAST DAYS OF FOLLY" PERFORMANCE FESTIVAL
"Rococo Hut" is one of three sculptural pieces that make up Rachel Feinstein's "Folly" in Madison Square Park (photo by twi-ny/mdr)
23rd to 25th Sts. between Madison Ave. & Broadway
Wednesday, September 3, free, 5:30 - 8:30
Exhibition continues through September 7
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At first look, Rachel Feinstein's site-specific "Folly" installation in Madison Square Park appears to be a trio of fragile ornamental structures, seemingly crudely made out of paper (they began life as handmade paper models), that could serve as backdrops for a high school play. Echoing fairy-tale-like nonfunctional garden decoration from eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Europe as well as Nymphenburg porcelain, the three pieces — "Cliff House," inspired by Ballets Russes sets; "Rococo Hut," influenced by Marie Antoinette's château Le Petit Triannon; and "The Flying Ship," based on a Commedia dell'arte skit about Punchinello — are actually constructed from powder-coated aluminum. The works, which also give nods to Federico Fellini, Marlene Dietrich's portrayal of Catherine the Great in The Scarlet Empress, and Giovanni Battista Piranesi's real and imagined landscapes, might look like they could collapse at any moment — "Rococo Hut" features crooked steps, "The Flying Ship" uses a tree for balance, and "Cliff House" looks supremely unsafe — but they are sturdy enough to be home to a wide-ranging collection of performances on September 3. "The Madison Park Conservancy has given me the opportunity to marry my early interest in theater and performance with my later obsession with the handmade in one of the most spectacular settings. I picture 'Folly' as an empty Fellini-esque set dropped into the middle of a lush green wonderland in the historical Flatiron district of New York City," the New York City-based Feinstein ("The Snow Queen"), who was born in Defiance, Arizona, and raised in Miami, said in a statement. "I have always been driven by the stark contrast between good and evil in old fairy tales. Having this setting, a hidden natural jewel situated within the tall skyscrapers of yesterday and today, will be the perfect backdrop for my theater, where the real people who occupy the park every day will stand in as Commedia dell'arte performers."
Rachel Feinstein's "Folly" will be home to a wide-ranging performance festival on September 3 (photo by twi-ny/mdr)
On Wednesday, "The Last Days of Folly" will consist of My Barbarian performing its "Broke Baroque Suite"; a procession through the park led by artists Allison Brainard and Cara Chan; musical segues by Jarvis Cocker based on Maurice Ravel's Daphnis et Chloé for the Ballets Russes; Sofia Coppola directing six Joffrey Ballet School ballerinas dancing to Isao Tomita's version of one of Claude Debussy's Arabesques; a sound-and-movement piece from multidisciplinary artist Tamar Ettun; Little Did Productions' magic lantern interpretation of parts of the Ramayana with Luke Santy on sitar and Jessica Lorence on vocals; an improvised dance by Lil Buck set to music by Paul Cantelon and cellist Wolfram Koessel; Kalup Linzy's "Romantic Loner" and "One Life to Heal," with live music by Mike Jackson; Molly Lowe's nude costume incorporating numerous performers; a music set by Angela McCluskey and Cantelon, joined by Lil Buck and others; a puppet show from Shana Moulton; a new video work by Tony Oursler collaborating with Constance DeJong; a sound installation by Carlos Vela-Prado; and "Folly"-inspired fashion from Giles Deacon, Duro Olowu, Zac Posen, Narciso Rodriguez, Cynthia Rowley, Proenza Schouler, and Madeline Weinrib. We have no idea how this is all going to be squeezed into a mere three hours, but we can't wait to find out.
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"United States Air Force Says Officially
That The 'Flying Saucers' Are Not A Joke",
26 April 1949 (The Florence Times, Alabama)
The Florence Times reports on a 1949 official U.S. Air Force UFO paper:
http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=mSEsAAAAIBAJ&sjid=2cYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=5867,1472264
"The saucers are not a joke. Neither are they cause for alarm to the population.
Many of the incidents already have answers – meteors, balloons, stars, birds in flight, testing devices, etc. Some of them still end in question marks.
The paper said the possibilities that the saucers are foreign aircraft have been considered. 'But', it adds , 'the reported performance of the discs is so superior to anything we have yet approached in this country that it is considered only an accidental discovery of 'a degree of novelty never before achieved' could suffice to explain such devices.' "
The U.S. Air Force's flying saucer camera, 1953
(blog.modernmechanix.com photo)
"Flying Saucers Seen In Ohio", 4 July 1947
(Toledo Blade, Ohio)
Several Cincinnati, Ohio residents sighted UFOs on 3 July 1947, according to the article:
http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=qDcTAAAAIBAJ&sjid=6v8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5474,2935769
Cincinnati, Ohio (soulofamerica.com photo)
"Report: UFO Sighted In Olmsted Falls Sky -
Ohio Has 2nd Most Sightings In Country",
26 May 2005 (ABC WEWS-TV (News 5), Cleveland, Ohio)
WEWS 5 News reports that Ohio has the second most UFO sightings in the U.S. throughout history:
http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/Report:-UFO-Sighted-In-Olmsted-Falls-Sky
A UFO was filmed over the Key Tower in Cleveland, Ohio,
by Sam Phillips during a peace rally on 10 March 2007
(Sam Phillips/youtube.com image)
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