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World's largest cruise ship, Wonder of the Seas, officially joins Royal Caribbean fleet
Fran Golden
Fran Golden is an award-winning cruise journalist whose work regularly appears in Bloomberg, Travel + Leisure, Afar and other travel outlets. She is the author of several cruise and travel books, including "100 Things To Do In Alaska Before You Die." Fran lives in Cleveland, Ohio. Although fond of lake Erie, her first love is the sea.
Wonder of the Seas, a highly anticipated cruise ship that can carry close to 7,000 passengers plus 2,300 crew, has officially joined the Royal Caribbean fleet. It's the fifth ship in the line's Oasis Class, and it usurps sister ship, Symphony of the Seas, for the title of world's largest ship. At 236,857 tons, the Wonder is nearly 4% bigger than the Symphony.
(Image courtesy of Royal Caribbean Press Center)
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Royal Caribbean took delivery of the ship in Marseille, France, with dignitaries from the shipyard, Chantiers de l'Atlantique, in attendance for a traditional flag-changing ceremony.
Construction of the massive ship involved overcoming pandemic-related challenges.
"Taking delivery of Wonder of the Seas is the culmination of 30 months of ingenuity and partnership across more than 2,000 committed crew members and workers who are among the best at what they do," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. He called the new ship "the most innovative" in the fleet.
"Our teams have worked under difficult conditions but in a very united way to finally make major changes that enhanced the ship performance," said Laurent Castaing, general manager, Chantiers de l'Atlantique. "Wonder is really an outstanding new ship."
Related: The best destinations you can visit on a Royal Caribbean cruise
Wonder of the Seas (Image courtesy of Royal Caribbean Press Center)
Wonder of the Seas will officially debut in Fort Lauderdale on March 4, and conduct a series of seven-night Caribbean cruises before relocating to the Mediterranean in May. In Europe, the ship will sail from Barcelona and Rome. The Wonder returns to Florida in November for cruises from Port Canaveral.
Like Royal Caribbean's other four Oasis-class ships, Wonder of the Seas is a floating city with "neighborhoods" – such as a boardwalk area with a carousel and high-diving show and the Central Park area with 20,000 real plants. The new ship adds an eighth neighborhood reserved for big-spending suite guests.
Wonder of the Seas was originally supposed to debut in Asia and sail from Shanghai. With cruise travel in China shut down due to COVID-19, Royal Caribbean changed plans and announced the switch to the Caribbean and Mediterranean earlier this year.
Related: Royal Caribbean just announced the most epic around-the-world cruise ever
Featured image by (Photo by Sigrun Sauerzapfe (SIGGI) / Royal Caribbean Press Center)


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Another triumphant feeding! Daddy and Stella celebrate after Stella takes 135 mls from the bottle!
Cody, Stella and I had a relaxing holiday weekend. I'm sad that it's over and that Cody will have to return to work tomorrow. He's been working a lot, which has been tough. Just having him around makes me feel better, and Stella loves it, too.
When I get down, he helps pick me up, and vice versa. Of course, when feeding doesn't go well, we both feel discouraged and can sometimes work together to find the positives and pull ourselves up together.
This weekend, we realized that our standards had really risen in regards to Stella's eating. We found ourselves feeling bummed when she took "only" 70 to 80 mls. We had to step back and remind ourselves that not long ago, that was considered a good feeding!
Today is an interesting example. She had only four bottles because she slept so much, and because we gave her the usual two feedings via pump while she slept. The average number of mls she took per bottle was 111.75 (yes, we are that exact). Remember, her formula has 24 calories per ounce instead of the usual 20 calories per ounce, so she gets more calories with less volume–big feedings can really exacerbate reflux.
She complained a bit before her first feeding, but other than that, she accepted the bottle right away and was very comfortable while eating. Stella has come so very far! This whole feeding fiasco–or should I call it a "challenge" instead–has been an exercise in the power and importance of positive thinking. Slowly but surely, I'm learning.
Tonight, I returned the hospital grade breast pump that I rented two months ago. I was surprised by how emotional I got during this seemingly simple errand. I cried a lot and it really caught me off-guard. Then again, that pump and I, we spent so much time together. We worked so hard! We were side by side through the scariest times with Stella. When she didn't want to eat and I thought her health was in serious danger and that it was my fault. When my milk supply was low because she wasn't taking enough. When we had no idea what was going on with Stella and were desperate to get answers.
I tried. I really, really tried. Hundreds of ounces of breastmilk still sit in our freezer. Just can't bring myself to dump it. Too much effort and love went into making it. I'm wondering if I can donate it somewhere.
That huge, yellow pump became a fixture in our living room. It represented my long, last, and intense effort to continue breastfeeding Stella–and I suppose I had a hard time letting the pump go for that reason. Breastfeeding was what I wanted for her, and for me. I really miss the closeness that we enjoyed through breastfeeding. The proud and assured feeling that I was giving her the very best nutrition. The knowledge that I was nurturing her in such a direct and intimate way. I am grieving the loss of breastfeeding, though it's not as sharp as when she had her first bottle of formula, or when I stopped pumping a couple of weeks ago. Even though formula truly helped Stella thrive by getting her comfortable and willing to eat, part of me really feels like Stella and I are missing out on something. However, toward the end of my time with this impressive piece of machinery, pumping was taking away more than it was giving us.
At the hospital, Stella was put on hypoallergenic formula "temporarily" to see how she'd do and to allow the doctors to do their assessment. (Of course, it didn't turn out to be temporary, as stool testing showed that the switch helped Stella in many ways. I think that deep down, I actually knew that it would not be temporary, or at least I feared that would be the case.) I was pumping eight times a day even though it wasn't clear if she'd ever safely be able to enjoy breastmilk again without jeopardizing her comfort and willingness to eat. I'd given up soy and dairy for the cause, which was difficult but wouldn't have been as big a deal if anxiety wasn't already beating the crap out of my appetite.
Feeding Stella with the bottle, then the tube/pump is time-consuming and then to have to pump myself–it was too much for me to handle. I wanted more time to spend just being with and enjoying Stella instead of operating various pumps for hours a day. I needed rest, which was impossible with having to wake up to feed her via tube and stay up to pump. As my friend and cousin Regan pointed out, breastmilk is very beneficial to babies. But just as if not more beneficial? Happy, healthy moms.
Happy and healthy is how we can now describe Stella. Sure, I wish breastfeeding worked out for us. But it didn't. It's that pesky parenting lesson that keeps popping up! In short, sometimes things don't work out like you planned or hoped or envisioned, and you just have to make the best of it. Besides, I have three months of fond breastfeeding memories to hold onto. I remember nursing her for 30 minutes right after she was born. I remember her first few weeks, when she'd wake up hungry in the middle of the night, and Cody would change her diaper and then place this beautiful, tiny, wriggling little baby next to me. She'd be crying and squirming and sucking on her hands–and then she'd latch on and suddenly be so peaceful. Later, that all changed and breastfeeding was not so peaceful, of course. But I'm so glad we had those early experiences together. And, stepping away from my emotional attachment to breastfeeding, I'm so very glad that the formula took away much of the pain Stella was experiencing.
She may no longer get my milk, but she'll always get my best! I just love her so much. And that's really all there is to it.
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Hi, my name's Michele and I'm a Procrastinator. There, I've gone and done it, haven't I? Taken an actual step toward facing one of my worst personal demons. I might call him Mr. Noitanitsarcorp, because trying to work with him inhabiting my soul is like working in reverse (and it's kind of a cool demon name, you know?). How to exorcise a demon of this particular ilk? By discovering what powers him–and for me, that's fear.
Fear is an extremely powerful human emotion and is quite constructive under many circumstances, except when it prevents you from being productive and prolific. Procrastination is one manifestation of fear, although there might be other reasons a writer puts things off or makes excuses not to write, submit, network, or promote his or her work.
So if you find yourself not sitting down at your computer/typewriter/laptop and not writing/editing/submitting/answering correspondence, stop for a moment and listen to what you're thinking, what you're feeling. Are you scared? Bored? Frustrated? Write down the thoughts and reasons that might be contributing to those feelings, then address them.
Do you hear yourself saying "I'll never make it," "no one gets my writing," "it'll take too long to get a career going," "what if I fail?" or other negative statements? Fight back! Talk back to that pessimistic voice–"I will make it," "I believe in my work and so do others," "doing what I love is worth the time I spend," and "I will succeed!" Short, sweet, and positive–make it your mantra and thumb your nose at that cranky, grumpy, fearful, uninspired part of yourself.
A few excellent resources are "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron and "A Writer's Space" by Eric Maisel. These two books can assist you in recovering your creativity, productivity, and self-confidence using a variety of helpful exercises and techniques. And if you need additional help, don't be afraid to seek it out–during my years of training in psychology, I went to counseling and found it quite helpful in rediscovering my most passionate dreams and working to achieve them.
Moral of the story: well, I try not to moralize! But seriously, if you love writing and creating, don't let anything stand in your way. Identify what's getting in your way and remove it however you need to (although anyone who's not a Mythbuster or trained professional should steer clear of high explosives). May you be pro/lific and pro/ductive!


Study the marshal maps (below) and make sure you understand where you'll be standing and where the runners and traffic will be coming and going. Print out your map(s). It is your responsibility to know where you should be directing the runners.
Questions? ask the captain! Karl 604-886-7994.
Wear reflective vest and for most positions, carry a STOP/SLOW paddle (both signed out from us).
Show up at least 10 minutes before the time shown for your position (below the maps – that's when the fastest runners could come by), unless you are moving from an earlier position and can't get there that far ahead. The captain will drive the course and make sure everyone is in place ahead of the racers. Call Karl if you have problems.
If a driver becomes rude and insists on "going anyway" — be firm and do not let them proceed! They could hit a runner! Explain that it will only be a short wait and say thank you for your patience. Record their license plate # if they give you trouble, and report to RCMP later.
If you have a cell phone or can borrow one, please bring it!
Dress warm, use layers! Be prepared for any weather conditions—they can change quickly.
Continually, positively and loudly warn the runners to stay on the shoulder, do not cross the white line, stay inside the cones. Especially on the highway parts of the course.
If you are at a turn in the course, point the runners the right way. Stand where you are visible to traffic and runners. If you are at a corner (non-crossing traffic) – and have trouble standing for long periods, bring a lawn chair and take sitting breaks when runners have thinned out (but continue to point and warn about staying off the road).
Stay until all participants have gone by. We have an official Course Sweep on a bicycle. He will let you know you can leave.
Encourage traffic to PLEASE SLOW DOWN. Record license plate # of any unsafe/aggressive drivers.
If any participant needs medical attention, call the medical support # provided on your lanyard or 911 or find someone who can call! (or provide help if you're certified in First Aid).
After your job is finished, bring the vest and paddle to Volunteer HQ in Mission Point Park at the finish in Davis Bay, and sign them in. Enjoy a hot drink and a snack there!
If you cannot get to the finish area by 1pm, return them to PaceSetter Athletic, open until 5pm Sunday, or Monday 10am-6pm. Located in the Holy Crap building, 622 Hough Road.
Marshal Map 1: Gibsons – start to Lower Road/Hwy.
2 9:12-9:20 Park Rd at Reed Guide runners onto LEFT side of Reed. Stop vehicles from turning down Park.
3a & 3b 9:20-9:26 Reed at Payne the runners must go down the RIGHT side of Payne, WITH traffic. Firmly guide them that way. The arrows on the road indicate their path. To the RIGHT of the cones. Any cars coming along Reed towards the ferry need to be stopped and wait a couple of minutes until the bulk of the runners have come by, as there is not room for cars and runners in the ferry-bound lane.
3c 9:21-9:27 Reed at Woodsworth stop vehicles from exiting until there's a large gap in the runners. Remind runners to keep RIGHT of the cones.
4a & 4b 9:22-9:29 Payne at Mall 1 and 2 Stop vehicles from exiting or entering until there's a large gap in the runners. Remind runners to keep RIGHT.
5a & 5b 9:22-9:29 Payne at Hwy Stop traffic until large gap in the runners.
5c 9:22-9:29 Pratt at Hwy Stop traffic until large gap in the runners.
6 9:23-9:30 Pratt at Kearton Stop vehicles from exiting or entering until there's a large gap in the runners. Remind runners to keep RIGHT, on the shoulder.
7 9:25-9:37 Pratt at Malaview Stop vehicles from exiting or entering until there's a large gap in the runners. Remind runners to keep RIGHT, on the shoulder.
8 9:26-9:38 Pratt at Chaster Direct runners around corner onto Chaster and remind them to keep RIGHT, inside the white lines. Encourage traffic to slow down.
9 9:29-9:54 Chaster at King Direct runners around corner onto King and remind them to keep RIGHT, inside the white lines. Encourage traffic to slow down.
10a 9:32-10:03 King at Fitchett Direct runners from King across Fitchett onto the LEFT side of Fitchett, while stopping vehicles from proceeding unless there's a large enough gap.
11 9:33-10:07 Fitchett at Veterans Direct runners around the corner onto Veterans, remind them to keep LEFT, inside the white lines. Encourage traffic to slow down.
14a & 14b 9:38-10:22 Hwy / Woodcreek Park Stop vehicles from exiting or entering unless there's a large enough gap. Remind runners to stay on shoulder.
15a 9:40-10:31 Highway at Lower Rd Direct runners onto Lower Road and stop race traffic from entering Lower Road. Local traffic only.
15b 9:40-10:31 Lower Road at Pine Stop vehicles from exiting or entering Pine unless there's a large enough gap. Guide runners down Lower Road and remind them to stay on the left shoulder.
Marshal Intersection Details for Payne/Reed, King/Fitchett/Veterans, RC Village, and Beach/Marlene.
16a 9:50-11:00 Lower Road and Maskell Halfway timing – arrive 9:30am. Remind runners to stay on shoulder. Record bib numbers.
16b 9:50-11:00 Lower Road and Joe Stop cars coming down Joe from turning onto Lower unless local residents. No race vehicles on Lower.
17a 9:57-11:20 Lower Road and RC Road Direct runners left onto Roberts Creek Rd. Stop traffic from turning left onto RC Road unless there's a big enough gap.
17b 9:57-11:20 Lower Road and RC Road Stop traffic from going straight through on RC Road unless there's a big enough gap. Warn left-turners to slow down.
17c 9:57-11:20 RC Road and Beach Direct runners to turn onto Beach, onto left shoulder. Stop traffic coming from the pier unless there's a big enough gap.
17d 9:57-11:20 RC Road and Beach Direct runners onto the left shoulder of Beach. Stop traffic (well back from stop sign) from turning left onto RC Road unless there's a big enough gap.
18a & 18b 10:02-11:36 Beach and Marlene Direct runners across Beach onto left shoulder of Marlene. Stop vehicles from proceeding straight on Beach unless there's a large enough gap.
19a 10:03-11:38 Marlene and Spruce on West side Stop traffic from exiting or entering Spruce. Remind runners to stay on left shoulder.
19b 10:04-11:40 Marlene and Highway Direct runners onto the left shoulder of highway, reminding them to stay inside the white lines at all times. Encourage traffic to slow down.
20 10:05-11:42 Highway and Flume Stop traffic from exiting or entering Flume unless there's a big enough gap. Remind runners to stay on the shoulder inside the white lines.
21 10:11-12:03 Rat Portage Hill Traffic calming at bottom of hill, direct traffic to left lane, and to slow down. Remind runners to stay inside white lines.
22 10:11-12:03 Highway and Jack Rd Stop traffic from exiting or entering Jack Road unless there's a big enough gap. Remind runners to stay inside the white lines.
23 10:13-12:20 Highway and McCullough Stop traffic from exiting or entering McCullough unless there's a big enough gap. Remind runners to stay inside the white lines.
24 10:17-12:22 Highway and Field Road Stop traffic from exiting or entering Field Road (Stalashen side) unless there's a big enough gap. Remind runners to stay inside the white lines.
25 10:18-12:25 Highway and Habitat For Humanity Village Stop traffic from exiting or entering the village unless there's a big enough gap. Remind runners to stay inside the white lines.
26 10:21-12:32 Highway and Mission Road Stop traffic from exiting or entering Mission Road unless there's a big enough gap.
27 10:21-12:33 Finish Line entrance off Hwy into Mission Pt Park Direct runners into the finish chute, tell them to watch for the large cone in the centre.


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Law and the Economics of Entrepreneurship
Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal, Vol. 28, No. 4, 2007
22 Pages Posted: 12 Aug 2007 Last revised: 19 Oct 2007
See all articles by Simon C. Parker
Simon C. Parker
University of Western Ontario; Durham University - Department of Economics and Finance; IZA Institute of Labor Economics
I show how the law interacts with entrepreneurship in two principal ways. First, legal structures shape organizational forms in entrepreneurship. Second, legal rules and institutions carry public policy implications for entrepreneurship in at least three areas: regulation; bankruptcy legislation; and the broad area of property rights, corruption, and the efficiency of courts. This article reviews the literature on each of these issues.
Parker, Simon C., Law and the Economics of Entrepreneurship. Comparative Labor Law & Policy Journal, Vol. 28, No. 4, 2007. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1006262
Simon C. Parker (Contact Author)
University of Western Ontario ( email )
1151 Richmond Street
London, Ontario N6A 5B8
Durham University - Department of Economics and Finance ( email )
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Every etude is a vision...
Director and choreographer Balázs Vincze said: It's an odd feeling, but it's like getting inside Vasarely's works.
"This has been the first occasion in my career when the choreography has not been inspired by the music, and the creative process has not been guided by a classic plot. The creativity of our team was set in motion by Victor Vasarely's fantastically powerful works, as these paintings shaped the rhythm of the music, the dynamics of the choreography, the space, the props, the costumes, the visuals. I myself was surprised how much Vasarely's work live, affect and energize the viewer. I was looking at them, until they sucked me in, came to life, started suggesting rhythms, steps, scenes. Every etude is a vision. It's an odd feeling, but it's like getting inside Vasarely's works. I am grateful for this encounter."
Balázs Vincze
Harangozó, Imre Zoltán and Seregi Award-winning Artist of Merit dancer and choreographer Balázs Vincze made the first choreographies for operetta and musical productions in 2001. Since 2006, he has created numerous great ballet productions for the Pécs Ballet. He has a deft hand at adapting well-known and popular literary classics for the stage, showing a superb sense of proportion in rendering the plot through the language of dance. Special and spectacular, his contemporary dance style has classical foundations, and while technically advanced, it is accessible for broad audiences. His choreographies for prose and musical theatre as well as ballet are performed with great success across the country. For Müpa Budapest, he created the choreographies of Candide, Chrysanthemums/Le Villi and The Land of Smiles, among others.
VASARELY ETUDES | Jubilee production of the 60-year-old Ballet Pécs
ONLINE 2021. 05. 28. 19.00
This performance of the Bartók Spring is presented by Müpa Budapest as a joint event with the Ballet Pécs.
Special thanks to: Janus Pannonius Museum / Vasarely Museum and Vasarely Foundation (Aix-en-Provence)!
Funded by: Ministry of Human Capacities
15th Pécs International Dance Festival
Ballet Pécs 60 - Jubilee Gala
Vasarely Etudes - online premiere of Bartók Spring | 28 May 19.00 p.m.
Ballet every Saturday
CANCELLED! The Nutcracker - A Christmas Magic
CANCELLED!!! Tamás Szarka and his Band + Ballet Pécs: Carmen in one evening
ALL performances cancelled!
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The most interesting conflict of interest case of the (still young) year
The most prominent COI story in the past few days comes to us from Mexico where, as described in The Economist, that country's president Enrique Peña Nieto "announced that he, his wife and his finance minister will become the first subjects of a conflict-of-interest investigation" that was "triggered by revelations that [they] bought houses on credit from affiliates of a building firm that has benefited from government contracts." But for me the most intriguing story of the week (and indeed the year, at least so far) comes from the ethical wonderland that I call my home – New Jersey.
As reported initially by the Bergen Record: "Federal prosecutors have [launched a probe] into a flight route initiated by United [Airlines] while [David] Samson was chairman of the [Port Authority, which] operates [Newark Liberty Airport]. The route provided non-stop service between Newark and Columbia Metropolitan Airport in South Carolina — about 50 miles from a home where Samson often spent weekends with his wife. United halted the non-stop route on April 1 of last year, just three days after Samson resigned under a cloud. Samson referred to the twice-a-week route — with a flight leaving Newark on Thursday evenings and another returning on Monday mornings — as 'the chairman's flight,' one source said. Federal aviation records show that during the 19 months United offered the non-stop service, the 50-seat planes that flew the route were, on average, only about half full. United… was in regular negotiations with the Port Authority and the Christie administration during Samson's tenure over issues that included expansion of the airline's service to Atlantic City and the extension of the PATH train to Newark…" A story from NJ.Com added that the flight's booking rate of 50% was significantly lower than "the rate of 85 percent or higher common among carriers" and also that the Chair of the NJ assembly's transportation committee said the benefit to United of running this unprofitable route "could be PATH. It could be how much they pay for landing planes. It could be for how flights are dispatched at the airport. It could be a multitude of things. And it could be none of them."
Assuming for the sake of discussion that it is indeed at least one of those or other financial benefits, the case should be interesting to COI aficionados for several reasons.
First, the main law enforcement challenges to investigating the matter will likely be (as it is many COI/corruption cases) proving wrongful intent. Presumably, Samson knew enough not to document what was seemingly happening here (although his comments about the "chairman's flight" may suggest otherwise), but what about United? Given how cost conscious airlines have been in recent years, one imagines that someone at the company would have needed to document why they were running half full planes. Moreover, for various reasons this seems like the sort of arrangement that would have been known at a reasonably high level in the company (although finding documentation of that may be a taller order).
Second, it will also be interesting to see what role, if any, United's compliance program played in these events. In light of how many people at the airline could well have had some suspicion about these flights, it would be pretty damning if none of them called the C&E helpline. On the other hand, if the issue was raised internally and buried, that would be even worse.
Third, it may be noteworthy that while the Company's code of conduct does have a section called "When the government is the customer," the bribery discussion there is limited to international transactions. Perhaps like a lot of US companies, United's compliance team failed to grasp the risks of homegrown corruption generally (and the Jersey variety in particular). Other companies may wish to revisit their own codes to see if they could be subject to the same criticism.
Two final notes. First, the facts of this case are just beginning to emerge and the speculations in my post should not be read to suggest that Samson or United are necessarily guilty of corruption. Seriously. Second, for an earlier story about a possible COI involving Samson (and his connections to the ethically challenged Christie administration) see this post and the article linked to therein.
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Rams catch a break with three home games over final four weeks and a bye weekend before the conference title game, if they qualify.
CSU's football team survived a grueling nonconference schedule that included games against Power 5 opponents in three of the season's first four weeks.
The Rams survived a difficult start in Mountain West play that began with road games at Hawaii and Utah State. There's another big challenge this week, facing New Mexico's triple-option offense on a short week of practice for a Friday night road game.
If the Rams (5-2, 3-0 Mountain West) can beat New Mexico (3-3, 1-2) in Albuquerque, the schedule sets up pretty nicely the rest of the season.
Three of Colorado State University's final four games will be played at its new stadium, and the only remaining road game is a 1-hour, 15-minute bus ride to Laramie, Wyoming.
"After this game, we'll get some normalcy," third-year coach Mike Bobo said.
Should the Rams go on to win the MW's Mountain Division title, they'll get an extra week to prepare for the Dec. 2 championship game with a bye the previous weekend.
But first, they get the league's two triple-option offenses, New Mexico and Air Force, in back-to-back weeks for the second year in a row. That's a huge advantage, Bobo said earlier this week. Although the two offenses are different, the defensive principles the Rams will use in both games are similar.
After, they get what could be the biggest home game of the year, a Nov. 11 showdown with Boise State (4-2, 2-0) that is shaping up as a potential division title game, at home. CSU has played two of its first three home games in the new stadium in front of sellout crowds of more than 36,500, and seats for the general public for an Oct. 28 home game against Air Force, sold out two weeks ago.
The regular-season finale, Nov. 18 against San Jose State, is also at home.
Quarterback Nick Stevens, running back Dalyn Dawkins and cornerback Justin Sweet all said this week that they've been too busy worrying about each week's opponent to look beyond the next game.
Safety Jake Schlager said his focus is on beating New Mexico on Friday night.
But he knows what follows.
This four-game stretch could produce a Mountain Division champion and put CSU in the MW title game for the first time, with a chance to win a conference championship for the first time since 2002. They only need one more win over the final five games to quality for a bowl game for a fifth straight season, tying the school record.
"It's exciting to finish up the year like this," Schlager said.


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Rhys Kirkman is a 26 year old singer/songwriter from Bedfordshire. He grew up playing in punk bands in local venues whenever possible.
Whilst at university in Edinburgh, Rhys released his debut solo album in 2011. Written in his flat in Scotland and recorded at home in the summer, 'Someone & Something' showed Rhys's autobiographical lyrics over simple band arrangements, with Rhys playing drums, guitar, and bass on the record.
Over the next year Rhys played shows all over Edinburgh, settling into life on stage with just an acoustic guitar and a microphone. By the summer of 2012, Rhys had 10 new tracks written and ready to go for album two.
Returning once again to a simple home studio in his parent's loft, playing every instrument on the record, Rhys introduced some more complex arrangements. Keyboards and synthesized string parts created a larger, more diverse sound to sit behind the personal, honest lyrics. Rhys began using a loop pedal onstage, adding beatboxed drum parts and layers of guitar and vocal sounds to convey the musicality of the record.
After graduating in 2013, Rhys returned home to Bedfordshire and quickly re-established himself on the local scene. In February 2014 Rhys launched his third album 'The Tallest Man In The Pub' at club 85, performing with a band for the occasion.
The Tallest Man In The Pub is a much simpler album, stripped back and acoustic in comparison to the first two. Rhys sings three of the tracks with just his acoustic guitar for company, whilst others feature a double bass and lighter accompaniments. The title track details the disadvantages of being 6'6" tall, and the frequency with which it is mentioned.
After the release of The Tallest Man In The Pub, Rhys continued to play shows in Bedfordshire and the neighbouring counties. He performed a track for BBC Introducing as part of their 2014 Summer Solstice '24 gigs in 24 hours', and appeared at a number of local festivals. 2015 saw him share stages with the likes of Will Varley, Gaz Brookfield, and many others.
In January 2016, a permanent backing band was put together. The year was spent in rehearsal rooms writing new songs, and getting used to playing as a group. 2017 saw a selection of songs written and recorded, final preparations being made, and gigs are filling up the calendar.
In February 2018, while the full band EP was nearing completion, Loose Ends was release. A four track EP containing a selection of songs written over the last four years which never found their way onto a record. Acoustic songs with some bass and drums thrown in.
After a short UK tour, Rhys got back to the studio to finish the first full band EP - Catch A Train. Joined by Danny Baylis on the bass guitar, Yann Mounot on drums, and Simon Tabert on the piano and organ, Catch A Train marks a change in sound for Rhys. Playing electric guitar on the record, the four tracks are a tentative step in a new direction, keeping the honest biographical lyrics, but without the limitations of an acoustic arrangement.
Catch A Train was released on the 12th May 2018. With gigs filling up the diary for the summer, and the next EP already written, 2018 is shaping up to be a busy year for the band.
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May 17, 2012, Calgary, Alberta: Antioquia Gold Inc. ("Antioquia Gold" or "the Company") (TSX-V: AGD; OTCQX: AGDXF) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced non-brokered Private Placement for aggregate gross proceeds of $2,365,800 (the "Placement") via the issuance of 23,658,000 units (each a "Unit") at a price of $0.10 per Unit. Each Unit consists of one common share and one-half of one common share purchase warrant exercisable at $0.20 for a period of six months from the date of issuance.
In connection with the Placement, Desafio Minero S.A.C. ("Desafio"), a current insider and "control person" of the Company, subscribed for 19,500,000 Units bringing its total ownership in the Company to 44.3% (on a non-diluted basis).
The proceeds from the Placement will be used to continue the exploration program at the Company's Cisneros project in Colombia.
All securities issued in connection with the Placement are subject to a four-month hold period that expires on September 16, 2012. Completion of the Placement is subject to TSX Venture Exchange final approval.
"As a testament to the potential of our Cisneros Project we have been able to raise exploration funds under the current difficult market conditions," commented Rick Thibault, President and CEO. "We are pleased that Desafio, along with several other long term investors, continue to show their support for the Cisneros Project as we advance on our 2012 goals and the road to production."
Antioquia Gold has been exploring for precious metals in Colombia since 2007 where its current holdings are close to 40,000 hectares located throughout Colombia. Antioquia's principal asset, which is being actively explored, is its 5,630 hectare Cisneros Project, located 55 km northeast of Medellin in the Department of Antioquia, Colombia. Extensive geochemical and geophysical programs over the entire Cisneros property have identified six exploration targets to date. On the original discovery zone, the Company has drilled over 30,000 metres and is well versed in the understanding of the deposit type and the project's path to resource definition and production.
Statements in this press release may contain forward-looking information including, statements regarding the expected use of proceeds from the Offering. Any statements that are contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of Antioquia Gold. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information. There can be no assurance that the proposed exploration programs in Indonesia or other project acquisitions will be completed or, if completed, will be successful.


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Q: Docker : Unable to run Docker commands I have installed docker engine v1.12.3 on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS and since after the following changes to enable Remote API, I'm not able to pull or run any of the docker images,

*

*Added DOCKER_OPTS="-H tcp://127.0.0.1:2375" in /etc/default/docker.

*/etc/init.d/docker start.

Following is the error received,
docker: Cannot connect to the Docker daemon. Is the docker daemon running on this host?
Note: I have added login in user to the docker group

A: If you configure the docker daemon to listen to a TCP socket (as you do), you should use the -H command line option with the docker command to point it to that socket instead of the default Unix socket.

A: @mustaccio is correct. The docker command defaults to using a unix socket normally at /var/run/docker.sock. You can either make your options setup like:
DOCKER_OPTS="-H tcp://127.0.0.1:2375" -H unix:///var/run/docker.sock" and restart, or always use docker -H tcp://127.0.0.1:2375 whenever you interact with the host from the command line.
The only good scenario I've seen for removing the socket is pure user security. If your Docker host is TLS enabled, you can ensure only authorized people are accessing the host by signed certificates, not just people with access to the system.

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VIDEO: Man Beats Elderly Woman On Subway As Men Record Instead Of Helping Her
Holly Matkin - March 29, 2019
Viral cell phone footage of the attack led to Marc Gomez's arrest.
Bronx, NY – The suspect recorded in a viral cell phone video beating a 78-year-old homeless woman on a New York subway has been arrested (video below).
The incident occurred at approximately 3:10 a.m. on March 10, as the train pulled into the 238th Street and Nereid Avenue Station, WCBS reported.
Cell phone footage showed the suspect, later identified as 36-year-old Marc Gomez, as he kicked a seated, elderly woman six times in her face and body in an apparently unprovoked attack.
At least two other riders stood by and watched as Gomez pummeled the helpless woman, who tried in vain to shield herself from the blows.
"WorldStar that, my n—a!" Gomez told a man recording the scene, just before he sauntered off the train.
The assault left the elderly woman with swelling and cuts to her face, WCBS reported.
Despite her obvious injuries, no one came to her rescue or even notified police about the attack until the train pulled into its last stop at the Wakefield-241st Street station, the New York Post reported.
A bystander then alerted a police officer in the station, and the woman was treated by emergency medical personnel.
She refused further assistance.
New York police turned to the public for help in identifying and locating the man seen in the video, and their effort quickly paid off.
Employees at the Frenchette restaurant immediately recognized the man in the video as one of their dishwashers, and alerted police, the New York Post reported.
"We wanted to make sure we did everything the right way and he was picked up as quickly as possible,'' one of the employees told the paper on Monday. "[The police] couldn't find him at his address, so detectives came to the restaurant on Saturday just after 9 a.m. to get him at work."
Gomez was arrested inside the kitchen dishwashing area, and was hauled out of the restaurant still wearing his apron.
According to police, Gomez was out on bail at the time of the attack, the New York Post reported.
His earlier arrest occurred in November of 2018, when officers located a 12-gauge shotgun and ammunition in his vehicle during a traffic stop.
Gomez also has previous arrests for possession of a gun, assault, and drug possession offenses.
He now faces a new offense of felony assault, and his bond was set at $30,000.
But Gomez's fiancée, 44-year-old Alicia Cox, claimed that Gomez only assaulted the elderly woman after she threatened to stab them and Cox's 11-year-old daughter, the New York Daily News reported.
Cox said that the video did not show what happened before the altercation.
She said everything began after Gomez told Cox's daughter to sit next to the elderly woman.
"As soon as my daughter lays down, the lady goes, 'Oh, what are you doing?'" Cox recounted. "So Marc goes to her and says, 'Excuse me?…Ma'am I'm not bothering you, I'm not trying to do anything to you. We're just trying to get home. My daughter is trying to sleep.' And she goes, 'Oh, I don't care, I'll punch her in the head.'"
Gomez, Cox and the little girl moved to another seat, but the elderly woman continued to threaten them, she said.
"She goes, 'I'll stab you. I'll kill you,'" Cox said.
Cox claimed that she saw "something shiny" in the woman's hand, and that she feared it might have been a knife.
"When she threatened to stab all of us once again, it's like he [Gomez] snapped because he sensed us right behind him and he snapped," she said. "He's a real loving guy. He's a sweetheart…We both agree that he made a bad decision [and] went about it the wrong way."
"We both hope she gets all the mental health she needs," Cox told the New York Post.
Cox also claimed that Gomez had just been promoted at the restaurant where he was arrested, and said that he was a chef who "oversees people," the New York Post reported.
But a Frenchette spokesperson said that Gomez was never promoted beyond the rank of dishwasher, and that he has since been fired from his position altogether.
New York police also disputed her version of events and said that Gomez's attack on the elderly woman was unprovoked, according to the New York Daily News.
She did not have any weapons on her when she was treated for her injuries, the New York Post reported.
You can see the footage of the brutal attack in the video below:
Holly Matkin - March Fri, 2019
Prosecutor Murdered By Ex As 5-Year-Old Daughter Listened Nearby
Houston Police Sergeant Arrested For Murder Of Wife


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Copyright (c) 2006-2015 sqlmap developers (http://sqlmap.org/)
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"""

from plugins.generic.syntax import Syntax as GenericSyntax

class Syntax(GenericSyntax):
    def __init__(self):
        GenericSyntax.__init__(self)

    @staticmethod
    def escape(expression, quote=True):
        """
        >>> Syntax.escape("SELECT 'abcdefgh' FROM foobar")
        "SELECT 'abcdefgh' FROM foobar"
        """

        return expression

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Q: Problems with NaN when use jsonData and count variable The Problem:

When I try to concat in .html(jsondatareg.recibido+i) my explorer returns NaN value because the Js can't concat the two "strings" values.
My code:
var params = '&cedula='+cedula;
$.post('classes/recibirDatos', params, function(jsondatareg){
    for(var i = 0; i < jsondatareg.contador; i++){
        $('#recibido'+i).html(jsondatareg.recibido+i);
        console.log(jsondatareg.recibido+i);
    }
},'json');

The values:

A: you can access the json property like an array , try this :
var params = '&cedula='+cedula;

$.post('classes/recibirDatos', params, function(jsondatareg){

    for(var i = 0; i < jsondatareg.contador; i++){
        $('#recibido'+i).html(jsondatareg["recibido" + i]);

        console.log(jsondatareg["recibido" + i]);
    }

},'json');


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https://simkl.com/tv/6429/captain-n-the-game-master 1989-09-09T00:00:00Z
Captain N: The Game Master
1989 - 1991 • NBC • 14 hours
Animation, Children
Kevin Keene, a teenager from Northridge, California, and his dog Duke are brought to another universe called Videoland, where Nintendo video games are real, to defeat the evil villianess Mother Brain. Mother Brian is trying to conquer Videoland. Kevin has been brought to defeat her, as foretold in an ... More ancient prophecy. Kevin is given the title "Captain N: The Game Master." He and Duke join the N Team consisting of Princess Lana (the ruler of Videoland), Simon Belmont (the hero from "Castlevania"), Mega Man, Kid Icarus, and later Gameboy (a supercomputer that looks like a Game Boy system). The N Team goes up against the evil Mother Brain (the villianess from "Metroid") and her minions King Hippo (from "Punch Out"), the Eggplant Wizard (from "Kid Icarus"), Dr. Wily (from "Mega Man") and Count Dracula (from "Castlevania"). The forces of good and evil go up against each other and often find themselves in comical, hilarious situations. The Characters: The Good Guys: Kevin Keen Less
The Fractured Fantasy of Captain N
Sub Genres: dog, video game, time stop, castlevania, mega man, Video Game World
Age Rating: TV-Y7
Last Ep. aired on Saturday 10/26/1991
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package org.path.common.android.database;

/*
 * @author belendia@gmail.com
 */

import org.path.common.android.provider.CensusColumns;
import org.path.common.android.utilities.ODKFileUtils;

import android.content.Context;
import android.database.sqlite.SQLiteDatabase;

/**
 * Opens and manages the Census.db database Java app.
 *
 */
public class CensusDatabaseHelper extends ODKSQLiteOpenHelper {

	public static final String CENSUS_DATABASE_NAME = "Census.db";
	public static final String CENSUS_DATABASES_TABLE = "census";

	static final int CENSUS_VERSION = 1;

	final Context context;

	private static CensusDatabaseHelper mInstance;

	public static String dbPath(String path) {
		ODKFileUtils.createFolder(path);
		return path;
	}

	public CensusDatabaseHelper(Context context, String appName, String path) {
		super(appName, dbPath(path), CENSUS_DATABASE_NAME, null, CENSUS_VERSION);
		this.context = context;
	}

	/**
	 * Called when the database is created for the first time. This is where the
	 * creation of tables and the initial population of the tables should
	 * happen.
	 *
	 * @param db
	 *            The database.
	 */
	@Override
	public void onCreate(SQLiteDatabase db) {

		db.execSQL(CensusColumns.getTableCreateSql(CENSUS_DATABASES_TABLE));
	}

	/**
	 * Called when the database needs to be upgraded. The implementation should
	 * use this method to drop tables, add tables, or do anything else it needs
	 * to upgrade to the new schema version.
	 *

	 * The SQLite ALTER TABLE documentation can be found here. If you add new
	 * columns you can use ALTER TABLE to insert them into a live table. If you
	 * rename or remove columns you can use ALTER TABLE to rename the old table,
	 * then create the new table and then populate the new table with the
	 * contents of the old table.
	 *
	 * @param db
	 *            The database.
	 * @param oldVersion
	 *            The old database version.
	 * @param newVersion
	 *            The new database version.
	 */
	@Override
	public void onUpgrade(SQLiteDatabase db, int oldVersion, int newVersion) {
		db.execSQL("DROP TABLE IF EXISTS " + CENSUS_DATABASES_TABLE + ";");

		onCreate(db);
	}

	public static CensusDatabaseHelper getInstance(Context context,
			String appName, String path) {

		if (mInstance == null) {

			mInstance = new CensusDatabaseHelper(
					context.getApplicationContext(), appName, path);
		}
		return mInstance;
	}
}


ABSTRACT: When the maker of my phone, smart-watch, or web browser collects data about how I use it, must I trust the manufacturer to protect that sensitive information from theft? When I use the cryptographic hardware module in my laptop, need I trust that it will keep my secrets safe? When I use a messaging app to chat with friends, must I trust the app vendor not to sell the details of my messaging activity for profit? This talk will show that we can get the functionality we want from our systems without having to put blind faith in the correct behavior of these single entities. The principle is to split our trust -- among organizations, or devices, or users. I will introduce new cryptographic techniques and systems-level optimizations that make it practical to split trust in a variety of settings. Then, I will present three built systems that employ these ideas, including one that now ships with the Firefox browser.


Sir William Walton was born in Oldham, Lancashire in 1902, the son of a choirmaster and a singing-teacher. He became a chorister at Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and then an undergraduate at the University. His first composition to attract attention was a piano quartet written at the age of sixteen. At Oxford he made the acquaintance of the Sitwells who gave him friendship, moral and financial support and in 1922 he collaborated with Edith in devising the entertainment Façade. Less than ten years later, Osbert prepared the text of another masterwork, Belshazzar's Feast. From 1922 to 1927 Walton began to spend an increasing amount of time abroad, notably in Switzerland and Italy. The war years were devoted mainly to writing film and ballet scores and he became established as amongst the greatest composers for the screen.


The Northwest Regional Group (NRG) is comprised of marketing, communication and program professionals from public power utilities across the region who are interested in sharing ideas, learning new techniques, pooling resources, networking and making a difference at their utilities. Municipals utilities, PUD's and cooperatives are all encouraged to participate.
History: The group was originally conceived back in the mid-80s after the PNGC Marketing Group sunsetted. Initially co-ops in Douglas County, Umatilla, and West Oregon banded to capitalize on and continue the efforts of the original marketing group. Today the group includes members from many more publicly owned utilities, municipals, and co-ops.
Membership is currently open. If you're interested in staying abreast of this group, please join the group here on Conduit. If you are a publicly owned utility or co-op, and are interested in attending the bi-annual meetings, please contact Charlotte Bouta at cbouta@columbiarea.coop.
Attached please find a list of hotels in Wenatchee for the NRG meeting in October.
Please review the attached agenda for the first NRG meeting of 2015 to be held in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Agenda for the August 23 & 24, 2012 meeting.
If you're interested in learning more about the NRG, please check out this PDF brochure.
If you are interested in learning more about the NRG, please check out this PDF brochure.


By Pineandlakes Echo Journal on Apr 13, 2019 at 6:30 a.m.
St. Croix Hospice and Lutheran Social Services will address the topic, "We Can Help!" at the monthly "Old Age Is Not For Sissies-Get Prepared Senior Series" from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Pine River United Methodist Church.
The program is free and will address making a plan.
The series' final free meeting will be from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at the church, when the Central Minnesota Council on Aging will address "Brain Health As We Age."


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Longing to get close to nature? The greater Atlantic City area is a natural choice for your next getaway. Southern New Jersey is an area rich in ecological treasures, with plenty of ways to escape the bustle of the city, get some fresh air and enjoy the earth and its wild inhabitants.
Take a short drive or a jitney to Gardner's Basin where you can have breakfast at Gilchrist Restaurant, while enjoying the water views and watching commercial fishing boats come in and out of port. Gilchrist has a wonderful breakfast and lunch menu and are known for their pancakes.
After breakfast, visit the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, located at 3625 Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard in Brigantine. This non-profit organization is dedicated to responding to whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles in distress along all of New Jersey's waterways. While much of the facility is not open to the public so that the animals can be successfully rehabilitated and returned to the wild, visitors are welcome to explore the Sea Life Educational Center and Gift Shop.
The Educational Center features 25 life-sized replicas of marine mammals and fish, all found or stranded in New Jersey waters. Educational exhibits and a "Please Touch" display of marine mammal bones make for an engaging experience. The Education Center and Gift Shop are open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Mondays).
A sunny afternoon is the perfect time to take a 13 minute drive to the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, located at 800 Great Creek Road in Oceanville, New Jersey. Here, more than 47,000 acres of southern New Jersey coastal habitats are actively protected and managed for migratory birds. The eight-mile Wildlife Drive, numerous walking trails, and boardwalk are open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset. A $4 daily entrance pass covers your vehicle and all riders within it.
Ready for lunch? Our top recommendation in the area is W.L. Goodfellows, located at 10 East White Horse Pike in Galloway, New Jersey. Here you can order your favorite drink and nosh on "happytizers" like lobster mac and cheese and red pepper risotto balls. With gourmet burgers, hand-tossed pizzas, signature salads and specialty sandwiches, the diverse menu offers something for everyone.
Continue the day's marine theme with dinner at The Chart House inside the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino, located on Huron Avenue in Atlantic City. Entrees here include Miso Glazed Salmon, Dynamite Halibut and New Wave Surf & Turf: short ribs with Cabernet demi-glace paired with your choice of seared scallops or bronzed mahi. Regardless of what you choose, you will enjoy you're dinner while overlooking the scenic bay and marina.
Atlantic City beaches are one of a kind. But for an interesting change of scenery, head south to Stone Harbor where you can enjoy a morning stroll on the Borough's Blue Wave certified beaches. Stone Harbor abounds with charming places to grab a bite for breakfast or lunch.
Spend the day at the Wetlands Institute, "The Natural Place to Have Fun Learning." Located at 1075 Stone Harbor Boulevard, the Wetlands Institute gives visitors an appreciation for wetlands and coastal ecosystems. The institute is open all winter for self-guided tours of the various exhibits and facilities. In the summer, the Institute offers complete guided tours, as well as back bay boat rides, kayaking, live animal shows, family entertainment and guided beach & dune walks. Admission is $8.00 ages 13 and up; $6.00 ages three to 12; free for ages two and under.
On your return trip to Atlantic City, why not stop by Los Amigo's Mexican Restaurant located at 1926 Atlantic Avenue. This restaurant celebrates Mexican and Vegan dishes using local ingredients. It's a great way to cap of your day of getting back to nature.


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This issue of MĀNOA (28-1), Curve of the Hook: An Archaeologist in Polynesia is a booklength interview with Dr. Yosihiko Sinoto, known for the astonishing archaeological discoveries that changed our ideas of the ancient Polynesians, their ways of life, and their legendary voyages across the Pacific. Dr. Sinoto's discoveries included whale-tooth pendants, stone tools and weapons, sacred structures, dwellings, an ancient voyaging canoe, and finely made fishhooks that allowed him and his fellow archaeologists to chart the seafaring routes of early Polynesians.
Now, in Curve of the Hook, we can experience the extraordinary adventures and career of an eminent and celebrated archaeologist in Polynesia. This full-color book includes over 100 illustrations—including unpublished photos from Dr. Sinoto's private collection—plus notes and a list of references.


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Q: Is it true that "there is no such thing as the square root of minus one"? Is the statement "there is no such thing as the square root of minus one" a true statement?
It seems to me that we need to be careful about the word "the" as it appears in the statement. If we see it as implying uniqueness, then surely the statement is true after all, since $i$ and $-i$ are distinct square roots of minus one.

A: Indeed, as suggested in the question, if we were to speak of the root of $-1$, then there should be just one such value, or at least one of the two possible values should be distinguished.
For positive reals, we can speak of, for instance, the square root of $4$, because out of the two possible values of $+2$ and $-2$, only one is positive (and this is the one we take). Note that numbers $+2$ and $-2$ are quite different: for instance, $+2$ is a square of a real number, and $-2$ is not.
For $-1$, things are a little trickier. There are two possible choices of the root, $+i$ or $-i$. And in some sense, these choices are both equally legitimate. There is no way to distinguish $+i$ from $-i$ using only arithmetic operations and knowing what the real numbers are. This is a consequence of the fact that the conjugation mat $z \mapsto \bar{z}$ preserves multiplication, addition, and leaves $\mathbb{R}$ invariant.

A: Usually we speak of 'the' square root of a negative number $-k$ ($k\in\mathbb R_{>0}$) as $\sqrt{-k}=\sqrt{k}\cdot i$, but we could have chosen $-\sqrt k\cdot i$ just as well. This follows from the fact that the Galois Group of $\mathbb C$ contains two elements (two automorphisms of $\mathbb C$), $e$ and $s$:
$$
e:\mathbb C\to \mathbb C: c\mapsto c\\
s:\mathbb C\to \mathbb C: c\mapsto \overline {c}
$$
This means that $\mathbb C$ would be exactly the same as (undistinguishable from) $s(\mathbb C)$, where $i$ and $-i$ are interchanged.

A: Presumably you do not have an issue with the existence of $i$ and $-i$, and are just debating the grammar of the sentence. Note that the square root function is, in general, defined to be the positive root or, in such cases that sign does not make sense, we use the principal solution. That is, the value of $e^{\pi/2+k\pi}$ with smallest positive argument (namely, $i$).
Using this convention, there is such a thing as the square root of $-1$. But as you note, there are $2$ numbers which square to $-1$.

A: It depends on how you define "squareroot"...
But consider rotations around the $z$-axis over an angle $\phi$.
We may denote such rotations as $R(\phi)$,
and we have the property $R^2(\phi) = R(2\phi)$.
Now consider $R(180^\circ) = R(-180^\circ)$ - that would be $-1$, so $\textbf{i} = R^2(\pm 90^\circ)$ has the property that $\textbf{i}^2 = -1$.
Or $\sqrt{R(\pm 180^\circ)} = R(\pm 90^\circ)$.
Or $\sqrt{-1} = \pm \textbf{i}$.

Note that the squareroot is double-values as
$$x^2 = z \Rightarrow x = \pm \sqrt{z}$$


Below: From jungles to safaris... Animal inspired prints are spotted all over SS2013... Pierre Hardy has amazing orange/blue colourblock bags and trainers with a splash of zebra stripe pattern for some safari chic... Adore the colours!
There's no stopping animal mania this Spring Summer 2013. Kenzo has their tiger stripes and leopard spots, Thai label Painkiller has their assortment of Jungle animal prints... it seems designers are proposing their love for nature this season. And Pierre Hardy is next to join in the fun.
Check out these brilliantly coloured Pierre Hardy's Spring Summer 2013 Orange/blue Colourblock and Zebra Stripes accessories. Crafted in stunning orange and blue 'ostrich-embossed' textured leather with a panel of graphic Zebra stripe patterns, these matching backpacks (USD1995) and trainers (USD685) reeks of an adventure waiting to be had. The trainers are especially appealing to me, cheerful in the colours bearing signature Pierre Hardy details... cool high tops that goes exceptionally well with summer shorts.
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Gordon Reid, CEDAR Audio's Managing Director says, "This is a big step forward, offering much more flexibility for users, both in terms of how they license CEDAR for SADiE, and in terms of the systems on which they can run it. Of course, the performance of the CEDAR processes is uncompromised, and SADiE users will obtain the same first-class results from the new versions as they have always done."
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Junior League of Evansville announces Meg Dettwiler Memorial Scholarship
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Junior League of Evansville announced the annual Meg Dettwiler Memorial Scholarship for a collegiate woman who stands with a declared major that will impact women and children to improve their lives.
Applicants must be from Posey, Gibson, Dubois, Vanderburgh, or Henderson (Kentucky) counties.
Two scholarships, each at $1,000, will be distributed.
Applications are due by March 15, 2020. You can apply by clicking here.
Dettwiler joined the Junior League of Evansville in 1979 and was an active League member for nine years including service on the Board and Executive Committee.
In 1996, she was awarded Evansville's Athena Award and in 1998 she received the Junior League of Evansville's Helen Klamer Philip Award.


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Tag: Art in General
Check out the Line-up for Tomorrow's First Thursday Gallery Walk!
by Lucie Levine
Ann Schaumburger, After the Storm, 2017, via A.I.R Gallery
Hey art crawlers! The first of the month coincides with First Thursday this month, and DUMBO is awash in fantastic shows. Here's the rundown of what you'll see tomorrow as the 'nabe's galleries stay open til 8 to welcome you in! First Thursday kicks off at 6pm!
Made in NY Media Center (30 John Street) artists and curators will be in attendance, along with free wine and beer, as Made in MY Media Center presents "Light Year 35: Digital Fairy Tales: Chinese Stories." This is the third installment of the Digital Fairy Tales series, which has appeared in multiple cities since 2016. The purpose of the series is to present archetypal material from different cultures and ask artists to respond in search of cultural commonalities.
C.A.N.V.A.S Gallery (145 Front Street) presents "Ultra Violet Pilot," a unique take on art with visuals that are meant to stimulate your third eye under black light visual. The featured artist is the legendary "Rammer" Martinez who will be debuting his 2018 collection as well as a rare live painting for DUMBO's First Thursday Gallery Walk and showcasing his legendary "Ramography."
A.I.R. Gallery (155 Plymouth Street) presents "New Work," an exhibition of paintings by artist Ann Schaumburger, "Slow Motion," an exhibition of new sculptures by Fellowship Artist Megan Pahmier, and "What the Lips Can't Say," an exhibition of new fiber works by Fellowship Artist Daniela Puliti. (more…)
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What's Happening Dumbo (2/7-2/13)
Hey Valentines, Galentines, and pals of all sorts, here's your pre-Valentines week!
Wednesday 2/7
Zadie Smith: Feel Free w/ Wesley Morri @ St. Ann & The Holy Trinity Church (157 Montague Street), 7pm, $35, more info
Williamsburg History and the Rise and Fall of the Sugar King @ Brooklyn Borough Hall (209 Joralemon Street), 6:30pm, FREE, join historian and author Geoffrey Cobb for a visual presentation and discussion on the early history of Williamsburg, and "The Rise and Fall of the Domino Sugar King," more info
Book Launch: Slutever @ Powerhouse (28 Adams Street) 7pm, FREE, a call-to-arms, a confessional memoir, a slut manifesto, as told by a hedonistic, sex-radical libertarian slut in a pink PVC mini dress, more info.
Thursday 2/8
Red Ink Series: ENVY @ Powerhouse (28 Adams Street), 7pm, FREE, this dynamic series focuses on women writers, past and present, more info
Business Model Innovation Workshop @ Made in NY Media Center (30 John Street), 6pm, $35-$50, buy tix.
Black History Everyday @ NYU Digital Future Lab (20 Jay Street, Suite 313), 5pm, FREE, focus on important but underrepresented visual artists of the African Diaspora, more info
Friday 2/9
A Black History Month Tribute to Haiti @ Commons Cafe (388 Atlantic Avenue), 7pm, FREE, After each monthly performance of poetry, music, dance, and/or video/film FYAH company members will facilitate a youth panel discussion to address the issues presented each evening, more info
Mardi Gras Party @ Superfine (126 Front Street), 7:30, No Cover, there will be beads and balloons galore and a New Orleans second line wending its way through the Superfine crowd, make reservations.
Unlearning Dystopia: Ecotopias @ Art in General (145 Plymouth Street), 4pm, FREE, a public program series elaborating on the utopian ideals present in Art in General's New Commission by Zach Blas: Contra-Internet, more info
BKC Open Group Show + Print Sale: "Community" @ BKC (33 Washington Street), 6pm, Free, more info.
Olivia Block / Drew McDowall / Lea Bertucci @ Issue Project Room (22 Boerum Place), 8pm, $15, Buy Tix
Sunday 2/11
Featherweight Kids Class @ Shadow Box (55 Prospect Street), 2pm, $34, During the 45 minute class, kids ages 8-16 will learn proper technique for basic boxing punches to use on a heavy bag. The class is led by a highly-trained SBX Instructor, who guides students through various games and exercises to build body awareness, coordination and sharpen concentration skills, buy tix
Book Launch and Kids Craft Event: How to be a Fashion Designer @ Powerhouse (28 Adams Street), 2pm, FREE, design, style, and accessorize clothes with this fun guide full of practical fashion design ideas for kids, more info
Mosaic Cycles Social @ Redbeard Bikes (69 Jay Street), 4pm, FREE, more info
Monday 2/12Br
Valentine's Day Event: Deviant Desires @ Powerhouse (28 Adams Street), 7pm, FREE, Bestselling Deviant Desires: A Tour of the Erotic Edge—the classic exploration of niche kinks, sexual misfits, and DIY fetish—is now back, revised and updated! More Info
Brooklyn CraftJam @ Empire Stores (53-83 Water Street), 6:30pm, $45, we've got everything you need right here, including a colorful selection of threads, fabrics and supplies. We have also a selection on beginner friendly embroidery patterns with Brooklyn inspiration! Buy tix
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Check Out DUMBO's First Thursday Gallery Walk Tonight (2/1) From 6-8pm
First Thursday via Art in Dumbo
It's that time of the month again, DUMBO! Get psyched for tonight's First Thursday Gallery Walk. On the first Thursday of every month, Dumbo's galleries stay open late for openings, artists' talks and live performances. We've got the rundown of highlights and participating spaces. (more…)
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Artists Awarded Subsidized Workspaces in Dumbo
by Jeff Scherer
Clockwise from upper left: Details of works by grant winners Chitra Ganesh, Jeanine Oleson, Marc Dennis, Gabriele Evertz, Peter Drake, and Blane De St. Croix.
Dumbo has come a long way from its 1970s days, when its industrial lofts attracted artists looking for more space and cheaper rents. Now the neighborhood is a hub for tech and design firms, and its luxe apartments with their views of the New York skyline command rents that make much of Manhattan look inexpensive by comparison.
Rising rents have a tendency to send artists scurrying, and Two Trees Management, the real estate firm that helped make the neighborhood what it is today, knows that better than anyone. Two Trees was there at the beginning, and with their Cultural Space Subsidy Program, they are determined to make sure art still has a home in Dumbo.
According to an article in the Observer, Two Trees has selected nine artists to receive subsidy grants for below-market workspaces in Dumbo, as well as the pioneering New York nonprofit arts organization Art in General. (more…)
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Art in General Gallery Moving from Lower Manhattan to Dumbo
Art in General, the nonprofit organization that has been giving support to up-and-coming artists from 1981, is moving to Dumbo in January. It will be leaving its longtime home in the General Hardware building on Walker Street for a ground floor space at 145 Plymouth.
According to ARTnews, Art in General has signed a three-year lease for the space, which Two Trees Management Company offered to them for below the market rate. Its new neighbors will include other galleries such as the Sculptors Guild and the A.I.R. Gallery.
"We're just completely thrilled to be experiencing the community in Brooklyn and the audience that has been growing in the past few years," Anne Barlow, executive director of Art in General, told ARTnews.
Pictured above: Collage of 2015 exhibitions, courtesy of Art in General.


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MARYLAND HAS THE WORST OF MEDIA-BUILDING HEADLINES FOR ITS POLITICIANS THAT HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH FACT. THIS IS THE SAME THING THAT GAVE US OBAMA AS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZER AND PROGRESSIVE WHILE HE, LIKE O'MALLEY ARE RAGING GLOBAL CORPORATISTS!
From Fracking gases to incincerator emissions......from coal-fired power plants that keep on ticking to Indy races complete with the gas-mask car emissions......HOW DOES O'MALLEY GET A NOD AS GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION?
The same way Obama gets a Nobel Peace Prize and then uses drones to kill civilians all over the world. O'Malley says he will do it......and then doesn't. YET HE HAS THE HEADLINES TO USE IN HIS NATIONAL CAMPAIGN! What will happen is that O'Malley, before he leaves office will make sure there is data that showsome kind of improvement only to find a decade later that all this data was bogus.....as with all of his other data.
Why do we not hear from the Chesapeake Climate Action Network lots of shouting out about all the policies moving forward since this award was given? Maryland is home to the private non-profits as 'progressive' policy headlines that never happen.
What we know today.....October 2013, is that O'Malley spent last year as head of the Governor's Association and worked to establish markets for US natural gas with the intent to export and he is behind the export terminal in MD. We know he is proposing incineration sites across the state, calling incineration 'green', and he allowed the sale of BGE/Constellation with the coal-fired power plants rather than closing them, so we have 3 of them still operating in MD. As a minor aside......he gets behind the Baltimore Indy race no one wants-----except BDC as a marketing tool and pushes high-emission race cars be allowed in a city whose citizens are sickest from air pollution ailments. IT IS BIZARRE HOW A POLITICIAN WHO COULD CARE LESS ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT GETS AWARDS FOR CURBING GREENHOUSE EMISSIONS.
What O'Malley did was fulfill an Obama campaign donor requirement to build Wind Farms off the coast of MD. While wind energy is good, these wind farms will provide such little alternative energy to the grid as to not be worth the taxpayer subsidy. This is the greenhouse gas legislation O'Malley actually did!
WATCH HIS CAMPAIGN IN 2016 IF HE DOES RUN FOR PRESIDENT-----ALL THOSE MARYLAND HEADLINES ON POLICY THAT DID NOTHING WILL MAKE HIM LOOK THE ENVIRONMENT KING.
BALTIMORE, MD (November 4, 2009) – On behalf of its 80,000 supporters across the region, the Chesapeake Climate Action Network today named Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley as recipient of its highest annual prize. The "Maryland Climate Leadership Award" is presented to the Governor for his critical leadership in helping to pass the historic Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act in Maryland earlier this year.
Exelon (NYSE: EXC) announced that it has completed the sale of its three Maryland coal-fired power plants to Raven Power Holdings, a new portfolio company of Riverstone Holdings. The sale fulfills Exelon's commitment to divest the plants as part of its merger with Constellation. Under the agreement announced Aug. 9, 2012, Raven Power will maintain jobs with comparable pay and benefits for employees at the plants.
The sale was required by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Department of Justice and the Maryland Public Service Commission as part of Exelon's merger agreement.
Governor O'Malley: Don't Trash our Community! Go green and stop the incinerator!
For the health of our community and our children we are calling on Governor Martin O'Malley to stop the proposed trash burning incinerator from being built in Curtis Bay. If built the Energy Answers Incinerator would be the largest of its kind in the nation, producing more pollutants per hour of energy produced than the largest coal plants in Maryland. Worse still, the project is set to be built less than a mile from Benjamin Franklin High School and Curtis Bay Elementary School, in violation of Maryland state regulations. It is this kind of recklessness that has led Baltimore to be ranked number one in air pollution related deaths per capita.
Energy Answers was required to begin construction in August. While the Maryland Department of Environment investigates if they failed to do so, we are calling on Governor O'Malley to intervene and protect our children's health and the health of our community.
Please sign our petition asking Governor O'Malley to stop the incinerator! Let him know that our community is not a dumping ground. Call the Governor now at 410.974.3901 / 1.800.811.8336.
Don't trash our community. Go green. Stop the incinerator!
1ANNAPOLIS — A report released Thursday argues that waste-to-energy incinerators are not truly renewable, despite Maryland's waste-to-energy sector being placed in the same renewable energy class as solar and wind power.
The nonprofit Environmental Integrity Project issued the report, which claims that the state's two major waste-to-energy incinerators produce more pollution than some coal-fired power plants.
"This report really shows that waste-to-energy incineration is not clean, and it's not renewable, and it's not the best option for the economy," said EIP research analyst and report author Robbie Orvis.
The Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility and the Wheelabrator Baltimore Incinerator both produce more mercury, lead and greenhouse gases per hour of energy than each of the state's four largest coal-fired power plants, Orvis concluded based on an analysis of publicly available emissions reports submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
Maryland's waste-to-energy plants also generate a significant amount of dioxins and incinerator ash, which can contain toxic materials, the report states.
In addition to the two major incinerators Maryland has already, there are plans to build or expand existing plants in Baltimore, Harford County and Frederick County.
In May, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law a bill making waste-to-energy incineration a Tier 1 renewable resource, including it in the Clean Energy Production Tax Credit program and Renewable Portfolio Standard.
"By reclassifying trash incineration energy as Tier 1, Maryland decreases incentives to invest in much cleaner forms of energy that are truly renewable, such as wind and solar," said EIP attorney Leah Kelly.
O'Malley's office had no comment on the report, but spokeswoman Raquel Guillory said the governor will look at it.
Meanwhile, O'Malley as head of the Governor's Association worked hard in moving forward natural gas exportation and MD as a site for just that!
The researchers are being cautious, though, and the small scale of their study means they're not yet ready to claim any definitive links between fracking and the health problems they've observed.
HOW CAN RACE CARS CIRCLING FOR HOURS AND DAYS BE GOOD FOR AIR QUALITY AND THE BAY? IT CANNOT BUT HERE IS O'MALLEY READY TO BACK ANYTHING REGARDLESS OF ENVIRONMENT!
Earlier, the Baltimore City Council and the Maryland Stadium Authority formally threw their support behind BRD's efforts to bring a race to the city. Those efforts began in 2008.
Among those joining Davidson for the announcement were Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Indy Racing League commercial division president Terry Angstadt, IZOD IndyCar Series driver Graham Rahal and two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser Jr., according to a BRD statement.
O'MALLEY GIVEN AN AWARD ON GLOBAL WARMING AND AIR QUALITY? OH REALLY?
BALTIMORE, Md. (WUSA9) -- The alarming surprise for us here is that Maryland has the highest death rate from air pollution than any other, state according to a new study from MIT.
If you, or someone you know has Asthma -- or COPD -- you know what a struggle it can be to breathe when air pollution gets bad, and for some, that pollution is deadly.
On line videos of potentially lethal asthma attacks -- the most acute -- immediate and scary effects that can be triggered by air pollution, which can be particularly severe in our region during the summer.
Now researches at MIT have crunched the numbers, matching population data against maps of particularly severe pollution outbreaks and finding that Maryland has the highest death rate due to air pollution of any State. A Contributing factor in the premature deaths of 113 of every 100,000 people.
The MIT study accounts for illnesses of all types, not just asthma or COPD. The MIT study relies on data going back to 2005 and state environmental officials point out strict new emissions regulations have gone into effect since then.
But air pollution doesn't recognize state boundaries and it appears Maryland is paying the price more than others.