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US: Rockers Nickelback release music video for second single, Those Days
Nine-time Grammy nominated and diamond certified multi-platinum selling rockers Nickelback have shared the official music video for 'Those Days', the second single from their highly anticipated new album Get Rollin', set for release on November 18 via BMG.
Contrasting the band's edgier first single 'San Quentin' from the forthcoming new album, 'Those Days' reminds fans of the band's more melodic songs such as chart-topping hits 'Rockstar', 'Photograph' and 'How You Remind Me'.
In 'Those Days', frontman Chad Kroeger sings, "The time we'd waste, cause life could wait... What we'd give to relive just a single day". As an ode to the good times had, the music video features exclusive photos and videos from the band's archives.
Get Rollin' is the band's first new album in five years and will continue to add to their status as the "11th best-selling musical act of all time" with over 50 million units sold, over 4.7 billion career streams, and nearly 10 million tour tickets sold across 12 consecutive sold-out tours
Since forming in Alberta, Canada in 1995, Nickelback have cemented themselves as one of the most commercially viable and important acts of the past two decades. Nickelback's inescapable and irresistible smash 'How You Remind Me' was named Billboard's Top Rock Song of the Decade and was number four on the Top 10 songs of the 2000s list. Amongst their many accolades, the band also count having been named Billboard's Top Rock Group of the Decade.
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I can think of no better way to introduce Eileen Joy
than to admit it has frequently crossed my mind that I'd like to BE Eileen Joy.
Wait, no, that sounds weird.
OK, I can think of no better way to introduce Eileen Joy than to reproduce here her recent post on transhumanism. I lift it from the commentary to the Whoops, there goes humanity! post. It deserves, as Karl observed, to be front-paged, and I think gives an excellent overview of the issues and insights that percolate in her mind.
Given many of the conversations on this blog over the past couple of months regarding whether or not literary studies can have any kind of social impact, whether or not "history matters," how "humanity" is being redefined by the scientists [and what, therefore, should we in humanities disciplines *do* regarding that?], and Karl's and Emile B.'s exchanges on philosophies [medieval, Enlightenment, and otherwise] of "the human" versus "the animal" [and how that might ultimately impact how we formulate, say, human and other types of rights in the future], and finally, thinking again about that quotation from Maslow--that "if the human being is a choosing, deciding, seeking animal, then the question of making choices and decisions must inevitably be involved in any effort to define the human species. . . . The questions then come up: Who is the good chooser? . . . . And beyond that [we have the task] of raising the old axiological questions 'What is good? What is desirable? What should be desired?'"--I finally went to see the Al Gore documentary yesterday, "An Inconvenient Truth," and much like JJC's thoughts regarding extracurricular activities at the New Chaucer Society meeting in NYC went immediately to the fanciful image of a "Cruise of Death," with untenured faculty using tenured, more eminent scholars as flotation devices, I likewise began thinking about all of our recent dialogues in the context of the scientific *fact* that, within 50 years, most of Manhattan and San Francisco and Shanghai, as well as many other sites throughout the world, may very well be underwater, with a new ice age not very far behind.
Of course, I've thought about global warming *a lot* over the past ten or so years, and I've always found certain "doomsday" scenarios [whether involving the break-up of ice shelves in Anarctica or a "dirty" nuclear device exploding in NYC] useful for thinking through the question of the ultimate relevance of doing historical, aesthetic, and more generally philosophical research and writing. The possible impact of global warming is not a fanciful Nostradamus-type prediction, but predicated on "real science," and probably should not be dismissed too lightly. In fact, consider "The Future of Humanity Institute" recently established at Oxford University with millions of dollars already at its disposal and the British Parliament *already* calling upon its Director, philosophy prof. Nick Bostrum, to advise it on certain future-oriented issues [such as "human enhancement technologies"]. Nick Bostrum isn't interested in figuring out ways to extend the life of humans, as they exist now, or even the planet; his assumption is that the existence of *us* and the earth itself is already very near its end, and that is why he has developed his "transhumanism" movement [which, by god, Oxford is funding!], which believes, for one thing, that
"Just as we use rational means to improve the human condition and the external world, we can also use such means to improve ourselves, the human organism. In doing so, we are not limited to traditional humanistic methods, such as education and cultural development. We can also use technological means that will eventually enable us to move beyond what some would think of as 'human'."
Transhumanism envisions future societies, likely situated somewhere else other than earth, in which "regular" humans live alongside "posthumans":
"Posthumans could be completely synthetic artificial intelligences, or they could be enhanced uploads, or they could be the result of making many smaller but cumulatively profound augmentations to a biological human. The latter alternative would probably require either the redesign of the human organism using advanced nanotechnology or its radical enhancement using some combination of technologies such as genetic engineering, psychopharmacology, anti-aging therapies, neural interfaces, advanced information management tools, memory enhancing drugs, wearable computers, and cognitive techniques."
One of the hallmarks of transhumanism is "singularity" [celebrating and further augmenting the absolute and untrammeled freedom of unique individuals] and also "extended life" [i.e. gee, wouldn't it be great if we could live forever?--Nick B. obviously thinks so, and look at his photo on his website--he's such a young lad, and if only he could remain so!].
It goes without saying that Nick B. et al. spend a lot of time calculating all sorts of catastrophic "risk" scenarios for us and our planet, and regularly publish their projections on very eminent science journals such as "Nature" and "Science." Apparently, traditional humanistic knowledges, as far as they are concerned, are not necessary to forumlating the transhuman future, where they will have uploaded themselves after we have perished in the next ice age.
So the question, I think is, do we just laugh at Nick B. and his ilk [and shake our heads at Oxford and even the British government for taking them so seriously], and fume a little at the "third culture" scientists over at Edge who have supposedly appropriated our humanistic discourses because they feel they are better suited than we are to address the "big" philosophical questions, and do we also kind of cluck sadly yet shrug our shoulder's at Al Gore's doomsday projections regarding global warming, OR, do we ask ourslves, *especially* in light of recent conversations on this blog: if, in about 50 or so years, this planet entered a phase of global catastrophe, with 50 or so million persons displaced by rising ocean tides, but probably enough time to live out our own lives before the real "real end," what kind of humanistic work do we want to do? What would be best? What would be most virtuous? Most sane? Most useful? Why is it uncool not to take these questions more seriously? What if you can't preserve the future--how might you preserve the past, anyway? Food for thought.
I love that last paragraph, and when I leave for Bermuda on Thursday morning will contemplate its answers on a pink beach. Welcome, Eileen!
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Damn! I'm in England and wasn't aware that you're in Bermuda. You should look up my friend Walter, who works at North Rock Brewrey near the Ariel Sands Beach Resort.
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Why History Matters Redux: The Redress Project
Tiny Mix Tapes: An Experiment in Medievalism in Ho...
Postcard from the New Chaucer Society
Postcard to the New Chaucer Society
Is Identity a Fate or a Choice?
Barbarian Tides
Postcard from the still-vex'd Bermoothes
Can Medieval Studies [or Anyone] Still Learn Anyth...
We Briefly Interrupt the Regularly Scheduled Midea...
Anglo-Saxons Were Apartheid Racists!
Can Humanists Talk to Postmodernists?
Shopping Lists from the End of History
Inkblot #3,467
A Miloszan Humanism?, or, Is It Possible to Articu...
The Future: A Narrative of Hope, Dread, or Wonder
Peter Haidu, The Subject Medieval/Modern
New Medievalist Blog: humanities researcher
Joy to Come
Two essays of interest in the new Exemplaria
Manhattan, Stonhenge, Newgrange: same thing
The pale faced youth
Mea culpa and new comment
Dead Lovers
"Whoops, there goes humanity!"
New World Medievalists, Fantasy and History
History Matters
for 7/7: outside King's Cross
More Post-It notes, more quotes
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No. 8: Summer, 1999
Katharine Sharp Review
Katharine Sharp Review Editorial Board - Issue No. 8 Summer 1999
Kevin Ward, University of Illinois - Founding Editor
Luis Acosta, Catholic University of America
Robert Benson, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Robert Bolander, Kent State University
Daniel Cook, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Sheila Devaney, North Carolina Central University
Deborah Dossinger, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Maureen Downey, University College, Dublin
Melisa Fiumara, University at Buffalo
Annie Goodwin, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Sue Graham, University of Northumbria
Michelle Guziec, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Amy Harrell, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Laura Harris, Texas Woman's University
John Hernandez, University of Michigan
Scott Johnston, Rutgers University
Elizabeth Jones, Queensland University of Technology
Kit Keller, Emporia State University
Doreen Kopycinski, Clarion University
Emily Kubash, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Nancy Lauer, Florida State University
Candace Lee, University of Hawai'i, Manoa
Chris Maestas, University of Pittsburgh
Sarah Maximiek, University at Albany
Cathlin McCullough, University of Texas, Austin
Gregory Mullins, University of South Florida
Kelly Quinn, University at Buffalo
Anne Rasmussen, Kent State University
Deborah A. Richards, Simmons College
Catherine Ritchie, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Margo Till, Queensland University of Technology
Kimberly Tully, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Phyllis Uchrin, University of South Florida
Suzanne Araas Vesely, University of Iowa
Joseph Williams, Southern Connecticut State University
George Wrenn, UCLA
The crisis in scholarly publishing and the role of the academic library
Tinerella, Vincent P. (Graduate School of Library and Information Science. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign., 1999)
Spiraling costs and stagnant library budgets have made the acquisition of scholarly publications unsustainable for most academic institutions. Costs for subscription journals, in particular, have risen dramatically over ...
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Dealing with death: A close look at Margaret Wise Brown and Remy Charlip's picture book classic, The Dead Bird
Platzner, Rebecca (Graduate School of Library and Information Science. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign., 1999)
This article provides a close examination of Margaret Wise Brown and Remy Charlip's The Dead Bird, a picture book intended for young children which addresses the subject of death in a straightforward manner. Detailed visual ...
The predicament of anthropology: Providing reference support in a fragmented discipline
Michalski, David (Graduate School of Library and Information Science. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign., 1999)
The discipline of anthropology presents librarians with a unique set of problems because of its ambiguous position within the intellectual structure of the university. Although anthropology has traditionally been categorized ...
"Making a sound" in chemical information: The importance of a structure editor in information retrieval
Currano, Judith (Graduate School of Library and Information Science. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign., 1999)
The importance of chemical structure in information retrieval, and conventions for representing three-dimensional structures on a flat surface form the background for this study of methods of retrieving structures in ...


I was tired last night, so I did not water my garden; as I rushed to the backyard this morning, I was worrying and wondering if that had been a wise decision. I guess I was really tired, because it had obviously rained at some point, drops still hanging from leaves and fruit, yet I had heard nothing. My chore was done, and since the plants were still wet, I should not touch them – to avoid damage – so no yard work for me, yay! Instead of going back inside, I decided to take the precious opportunity to just look at my plants, and assess progress. I grabbed my camera in search of prize-worthy shots, showcasing the result of my hard work so far. As I made my way around, I saw the blooming peppers, the fruiting berries and the shallots, ready for harvest (as soon as they dry out); then, I paused and observed some of the other plants in more detail. In the end, the still-green tomatoes (above), and the half-chewed roses (below), the antithesis of ripeness or perfection, turned out to be two of my best specimens, representing the promise of a rewarding harvest and the survival of beauty; the result of pure labour and care, without machinery or pesticides.
just harvested my shallots. they are curing on the deck.
What a great post! We are eating our tomatoes now, and thee is nothing sweeter.
Thank you! I hope to get my first tomatoes in a couple of weeks.


The University of Aosta Valley and the University of Savoie Mont Blanc are pleased to announce the second TEM Conference on local development: innovation, tourism and place branding. The event, organised by the Transborder centre on Tourism and Mountain Economies (TEM), aims at gathering together scientists coming from different fields such as economics, marketing, business administration, and law.
Scholars interested in the event are invited to submit an abstract to www.xtem.org by 15 April 2018. Selected abstracts will be notified to the authors by 27 April 2018. The conference will be held at Forte di Bard (Bard, Italy), one of the best examples of early 1800 military strongholds. The participation to the conference is free but accommodation and meals are excluded. During the event, it will also be possible to visit the fortress and its current art exhibitions. Moreover, participants could try bouldering, a form of rock climbing that is performed on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes and/or harnesses.
For more information regarding the registration procedure, visit www.xtem.org or contact TEM@univda.it.
The programme of the Conference is listed.
Adventure tourism and water sports: opportunities and challenges.


It's National #AgDay19 Week! King-Pierce Farm Bureau is proud to feature the fifth generation siblings of Spooner Farms of Puyallup, WA, Sam and Becky. Preserving multi-generation farms is important to the future of agriculture in the Pacific Northwest.


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Alex Bishop is what you might call a student of the sweet science and if his chosen career goes as well as his studies then he is heading for major honours.
The Luton welterweight has one professional fight to his name, but possesses a first class honours degree in computer networking.
Making the right connections, tying together the experience and wisdom that comes from previously missed opportunity is what the 24-year-old is all about.
Bishop boxed as an amateur from the age of 15 until he was 22, but it was unfocussed, undisciplined stuff. He had potential but suffered 15 losses in 50 fights, trained when the mood took him, and took little notice in how or why some fighters made it but more fell by the wayside.
His education had initially followed a similar pattern. Think a professional boxer would find it tough to fail a PE exam? Ask Alex. He got a grade F.
"In school, the teachers always used to tell me I had the potential if I sat down and focused and did my work. But I was easily distracted and it showed in my grades.
The penny dropped when he left school with four GCSEs and faced an uncertain future. He enrolled at a local college and did a level 3 BTEC.
"Suddenly, I wasn't really around my old school friends. I was around people I didn't know, so I found I started to put in a lot more work.
He credits boxing with helping his studies, although concentrating fully on one thing meant being in the gym, or the ring, had to take a back seat role during his time at Middlesex University.
With boxing having nudged him back to concentrate on his studies, the favour was returned in 2016. His degree led to a job in IT and a realisation that while a career would bring rewards, if the boxing itch was going to be scratched it was now or never.
Under the guidance of trainer Sab Leo, Bishop had his first pro bout in June 2018 when he enjoyed a points victory over Rudolph Durica. His next opponent is scheduled for September 2018 against Ivan Godor, in an ideal world, he would like to queeze in another fight before the end of the year.
"Everything really changed when I started training with Seb. I began to take it seriously. He's got a lot of knowledge of the game. Before I met him, I didn't really know much about the sport.
The studious side of his character means, however, that as opponents require more respectful preparation, it won't be difficult to give it his full attention.
Bishop reckons he has watched every second of every Floyd Mayweather contest, made the mental notes, and would pass any examination. Not that his Mayweather obsession means he bases himself on the great man's style. That was another lesson learned along the way.
"I made the mistake when I was younger of trying to box like some of the fighters I thought were great. But people like Tyson, Ali, Pacquiao – they had their own styles but it's not about trying to model yourself on them. It's about finding your own style.
"You can take ideas from people, but it's about putting it together in your own style. I can't do certain things others can do, but I can do things others can't, too.
"A perfect fight for me is not to get hit. I hate getting hit, even in sparring. I always think if I get hit, my timing is just a bit off and I need to work on my defence. "I definitely want to knock the guy out in three rounds, but I like to not get touched at all.
Alex next fights Ivan Godor 29th September, York Hall. Contact or Alex Bishop direct.
Alex would like to thank his main sponsors Alltime Removals & Storage, and Profound Performance for their continued support.


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White matter integrity in hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania)
Annerine Roos, Jean Paul Fouche, Dan J. Stein, Christine Lochner
Hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania, HPD) is a disabling condition that is characterized by repetitive hair-pulling resulting in hair loss. Although there is evidence of structural grey matter abnormalities in HPD, there is a paucity of data on white matter integrity. The aim of this study was to explore white matter integrity using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) in subjects with HPD and healthy controls. Sixteen adult female subjects with HPD and 13 healthy female controls underwent DTI. Hair-pulling symptom severity, anxiety and depressive symptoms were also assessed. Tract-based spatial statistics were used to analyze data on fractional anisotropy (FA), mean diffusivity (MD), axial diffusivity (AD) and radial diffusivity (RD). There were no differences in DTI measures between HPD subjects and healthy controls. However, there were significant associations of increased MD in white matter tracts of the fronto-striatal-thalamic pathway with longer HPD duration and increased HPD severity. Our findings suggest that white matter integrity in fronto-striatal-thalamic pathways in HPD is related to symptom duration and severity. The molecular basis of measures of white matter integrity in HPD deserves further exploration.
Psychiatry Research - Neuroimaging
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Roos, Annerine ; Fouche, Jean Paul ; Stein, Dan J. et al. / White matter integrity in hair-pulling disorder (trichotillomania). In: Psychiatry Research - Neuroimaging. 2013 ; Vol. 211, No. 3. pp. 246-250.
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Shailene Woodley and Sam Claflin's Adrift coming to DVD in November
Baltasar Kormákur's film is based on a true-life memoir.
Credit: STX Entertainment / Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Director Baltasar Kormákur's (Everest) Adrift will be released on Digital Download on 22nd October 2018 and Blu-ray and DVD on 5th November 2018 via STXinternational, a division of STX Entertainment, and Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
Based on a real-life memoir, Adrift stars Shailene Woodley (Big Little Lies) and Sam Claflin (Me Before You). The two star as free-spirited romantics who set out to experience an adventure of a life-time across the ocean.
Part-way through their journey, their ship is disabled by one of the most catastrophic hurricanes recorded in history. In the aftermath of the storm, it's sink or survive as Tami is forced to take control – no land, rescue or end in sight.
Tami Oldham (Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Claflin) couldn't anticipate they would be sailing directly into one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in recorded history. In the aftermath of the storm, Tami awakens to find Richard badly injured and their boat in ruins. With no hope for rescue, Tami must find the strength and determination to save herself and the only man she has ever loved.
Bonus features on the Blu-ray and DVD releases include:
Director's Commentary with Director Baltasar Kormákur and Shailene Woodley
– Braving the Elements
– Journey
– Survival at Sea
Take a look at the art work for Adrift below:
In this article:Adrift, Sam Claflin, Shailene Woodley


PRIDE – A parish worker fell out of a bucket truck Friday.
The man, who was not identified, was cutting limbs along a roadway in rural East Baton Rouge when he fell between fifty and sixty feet, the Pride Fire Department said. When emergency crews arrived, the man was on the roof of the truck, waiting for help. He'd suffered moderate injuries, authorities said.
Firefighters, sheriff's deputies and other DPW workers at the scene helped bring the man down using a spine board and rescue rope. An ambulance then rushed the man to a hospital.
His condition is unknown but sources said he was conscious and talking with first responders.
"I would like to thank EBRSO and DPW workers for their help in assisting the Pride Fire Department with this rescue," Deputy Chief Dakota Kelley said in a statement.


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Looking for wedding music or a wedding band to hire in Birmingham? Find Pop, Jazz, Classical & Vintage Bands, Dixieland Trad & Swing Jazz Bands, Barn Dance, Ceilidh & Irish Bands, Klezmer, Gypsy Swing & Steel Bands and more!
The Vintage Diva
Nottingham Vintage Singer
With a repertoire spanning the '20s, '30s, '40's, '50's, and '60's and costumes to suit each decade, The Vintage Diva brings the period of your choice to life. Performing with backing tracks and PA, it's a complete evening's entertainment.
The Vintage Swing Orchestra
Nottingham 1940's Swing Jazz
'20s, '30s '40s themed event - Rat Pack or '50s Jump Jive? Impeccably costumed this 8 piece band brings the Swing Era back to life. With male and female vocals and full brass section, the band provides unforgettable entertainment.
Tommy Dempsey's Irish Ceili Band
Steeped in the incomparably rich musical tradition of the British Isles, and Ireland in particular, Tommy's Crew present their contagious selection of the very best Irish and Celtic songs, melodies and dance-tunes
Tommy's Ceilidh Crew
Tommy's Ceilidh Crew presents an infectious mix of jigs, polkas, reels and hornpipes, played with tremendous verve and enthusiasm. Add their seasoned dance-caller to the mix and you're in for a fantastic party! It's a brilliant ceilidh band.
Up The Function
Bristol Soul & Motown Band
Up The Function is an exciting 12 piece wedding and party band, fronted by 3 vocalists and featuring a stomping 6 piece brass section. The band gives the Big Band treatment to dance floor favourites from the '60s to the present day.
Vintage Piano Trio
Bath Piano Trio
A versatile musician, veteran performer of diverse genres of music, Mike first encountered the Classical 'Top Ten' while entertaining visitors to the world-famous city of Bath as leader of The Pump Room Trio
Birmingham Pop
Walking On Sunshine is a talented trio with a versatile repertoire featuring Pop favourites to suit all generations - from Beatles and Stones to Adèle and Mumfords, plus everything in between - the ideal party band!
Waytes And Measures
Waytes And Measures perform traditional music from the Medieval and Tudor periods on authentic instruments. This quintet is a perfect choice for medieval banquets, re-enactments, concerts and themed events
West Midlands Sitar and Tabla Duo
Enjoy the tranquil sounds of Sitar and Tabla at your special event. We perform at weddings, corporate functions, birthday parties etc. We provide authentic Indian classical sounds and Bollywood tunes.
Wigornia String Quartet
West Midlands String Quartet
The Wigornia String Quartet performs a repertoire that includes classical favourites, contemporary pop, film music, Latin & Jazz and Bollywood. The group provides bespoke performances for weddings, parties and corporate events.


Dance experience is beneficial but not necessary.
The desired size of the team is 50.
Grade classification does not matter, skill does.
The Indianette disciplinary system is very strict. Both parents and members must be willing to abide by it.
Attitude and enthusiasm during the clinic is noticed.
The cost to be a part of the Indianette program is approximately $700.00. Costs may vary depending upon the individual's personal needs (extra tights, extra leotards, solo competition fees, gifts, etc).
The positive aspects of becoming an Indianette (performance, self discipline, friendships, social events, peer tutoring, team work, etc.) is worth the challenging schedule.
Other meetings by appointment only.
dates, camp information, practice requirements, etc.
All meetings with the director must be concluded prior to Tuesday, April 9.
This workshop is NOT required. The cost is $10.00 to participate in the workshop. The intent of the workshop is to help the candidate better prepare for the audition. Make checks payable to KHS.
This workshop is required at "no cost" to any individual desiring to audition for the Indianettes Dance/Drill Team. The two audition routines (jazz & high kick) will be taught at the workshop.
A. Wear shorts, shirt, one piece leotard, tights, jazz shoes or teenis shoes.
B. Hair must be pulled back into a ponytail or bun.
D. The application must be on file before a candidate is allowed to participate in the workshop.
A. The candidate must wear a black leotard, black tights, white socks, white pointed tennis shoes. No belt or cover up will be allowed in the audition. Hair must be pulled back in a ponytail.
C. Audition groups will be in groups of 3-4 individuals.
D. Auditions are closed to all spectators. Only those assisting with the audition will be allowed in the gym.
E. Selection will be based on jazz technique (coordination, style, grace), high kick technique (flexibility, height, extension, strength, endurance), projection, memory, split technique and overall impression.
F. If necessary, callbacks will begin immediately following the evaluation of all candidates.
G. Following callbacks, the building must be cleared and only the candidate will be allowed in the gym to receive her letter. Upon dismissal, each candidate will leave the school building and will not be allowed to return into the building.


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Maxxis ready to turn heads at Modified Nationals
Anticipation was at fever pitch as the Maxxis British Drift Championship rolled into historic Castle Combe for the 10th anniversary of Japfest, Europe's biggest Japanese Car Show, and the huge crowds were not disappointed.
Maxxis-sponsored drift outfit Team Japspeed put on a superb demonstration, not only showcasing the skills of their talented drivers, but also the capabilities of the Maxxis MAZ1 Drift tyre they use in the UK's premier series, as part of a drift spectacular that certainly got the adrenalin pumping.
Also celebrating ten years at the top is Modified Nationals, the UK's biggest event dedicated to tuning and performance modifications, and Maxxis will be joining the party. The show takes place at the Peterborough Showground from 1-3 June and is promising its enthusiastic and loyal following a rich array of modified motors and music to match.
Travelling to the show in their unique campervan, the Maxxis Babes will be based at the Maxxis unit throughout the three days, where they will be busy dishing out car stickers and chatting with fans. Other highlights at Modified Nationals include the Best Lit Car Display, freestyle motocross stunt riders, the new Built not Bought competition and an autotest competition that gives petrol heads the chance to test their skills out on track by competing against the clock around a set course for a cash prize.
Over 2,500 cars will be in pride of place down at the club stands arena, while the indoor exhibition hall will house a mouth-watering array of the crème de la crème of the UK's modified and tuned show cars.
Slick entertainment is the name of the game at the After Dark party on the Friday and Saturday nights, with three live stages. As well as live performances by Devlin & Sway plus support acts,DJ Richie Don and MC Stallion will be taking centre stage for non-stop music, ranging from party, dance and chart to Dub Step and R&B.
These two special anniversary events set the scene for the 2012 car show season, which will see Maxxis visiting Donington Park for Japfest 2: The Evolution on July 8, where performance fans will get the chance to experience white knuckle rides courtesy of the Maxxis British Drift Championship 'drift taxis'.
Next up is Silverstone and Ford Fair (August 12), which is billed as 'Europe's Biggest and Best Ford Festival' and is a well-established crowd favourite, followed by TRAX at Silverstone on September 2. Here, drift cars will once again be the star attraction, as TRAX is hosting a round of the Maxxis British Drift Championship. Maxxis is rounding off its support for the UK's performance car scene at the VW Players show at North Weald Airfield on September 16.


"Words from the Depth of Truth"
The exhibition is not ordered chronologically according to Tagore's biography. The selected quotations clearly convey Tagore's emphatic plea against nationalism and war.
This exhibition was created for the occasion of Rabindranath Tagore's 150th birthday (May 7, 2011). It was on display from May 7, 2011 to August 7, 2011 at Berlin's Anti-War-Museum.
Note: This exhibition is protected by copyright and its commercial use is strictly forbidden. In case you want to show the complete exhibition, we will send you a CD containing the files of all panels.


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Meaningful innovation is created when designers achieve real empathy with end users, discovering the dips in their experience. In this lecture, Clara, co-founder and creative director of Special Projects, will share learnings and tools from projects where empathy has been key in her quest to find the perfect balance of analogue and digital: designing the only smartphone manual to be exhibited in the Museum of Modern Art; creating a tongue in cheek flat pack furniture manual designed to build joy; and an installation for the Design Museum which challenges preconceptions about ageing.
Clara is an intrepid designer, inventor and creative director committed to enriching the lives of people through hopeful product innovation.
Whether this means helping the elderly to engage with technology, reimagining the playground, or devising systems that help us focus on the present, Clara's concepts bring empathy, optimism and clarity to where society needs it.
The daughter of a mechanical engineer and a fashion boutique owner, she studied industrial design in Italy before setting up her own fashion label in Berlin, only to get back into design engineering a few years later, this time in London. Consequently, her design method is defined by an unparalleled ability to integrate seemingly disparate realms and elements: art and engineering, purpose and aestheticism, the physical and the digital.
When she's not the colourful and multifaceted co-founder and creative director of Special Projects, Clara is a spirited design-thinking speaker and visiting senior lecturer at the Royal College of Art and at Queen Mary University of London and a faculty member of Oxford University Said Business School OSLP.


"Groove Me" is a song recorded by R&B singer King Floyd. Released from his eponymous album in late 1970, it was a crossover hit, spending four non-consecutive weeks at number-one on Billboard Soul chart and peaking at #6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The song was recorded and produced by Wardell Quezergue at Malaco Records' Jackson, Mississippi recording studios during the same session as another Quezergue-produced song, Jean Knight's "Mr. Big Stuff". "Groove Me" was originally released as the B-side to Floyd's "What Our Love Needs" on the Malaco subsidiary Chimneyville. When New Orleans disc jockey George Vinnett started playing the B-side, the song began meriting attention, and as the record emerged as a local smash, Atlantic Records scooped up national distribution rights.
During this time at Malaco, horn lines were typically played by saxophonist Hugh Garraway and trumpeter Perry Lomax.


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Campeche / Pueblo Magico / Towns & Cities
by admin · Published May 30, 2018 · Updated June 16, 2018
Palizada is a city in the Mexican state of Campeche. It is situated in the south-west of the state.
It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name.
As of 2010, the Palizada had a population of 3,089.
Palizada was named a "Pueblo Mágico" in 2010.
The landscapes of the Magical Town of Palizada look like a famous fresco with its river and houses all with red tile roofs. A friendly town whose houses with tile roofs hipped French, small lanes and friendly portals give a particular face, all framed by a lush landscape, daily life in this place is known for his interesting commerciality.
It is possible that the origin of its name comes from having been the main site of the hardwood court and, above all, logwood, whose logs were transported through the river current to the lagoon Palizada terms, for the landing in the then due Carmen villa abroad.
This magical town sits in the middle of an important hydrological zone formed by the confluence of the deltas of several rivers and a vast floodplain area.
Ecotourism at its best, authentic rural tourism, flora fauna, fishing and adventures await you in Palizada, Campeche.
Palizada is quite isolated place and the only way to get there via Jonuta small town.
Buses from Villahermosa to Jonuta: $8-$24 (3:10 hours) runs just 3 times a day.
Taxi from Jonuta to Palizada: $4-$6 (0:30 min).
Taxi from Ciudad del Carmen to Palizada: $55-$65 (5:00 hours).
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Boris Johnson moving towards 'Project Love' strategy to save the union
27 Feb 2021 3 minute read
Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Picture by Chatham House (CC BY 2.0)
Boris Johnson is moving towards a "Project Love" strategy to save the union, it has been suggested.
According to Katy Balls in the right-leaning magazine, The Spectator, the Prime Minister was initially keen on an aggressive approach to prevent the breakup of the UK.
A strident approach, which said no outright to a second referendum on independence in Scotland was championed by former head of the Union Unit, Oliver Lewis, who is an ally of Dominic Cummings.
But it has been reported that Cabinet Office Minister Michael Gove wants to "love-bomb" Scots and start "blowing kisses from the other side of the border".
Balls said that "Boris Johnson had previously seemed to be all on board with the Lewis strategy".
But one figure involved said the "idea is you catch more flies with honey than vinegar".
Boris Johnson has recently formed a new cabinet committee that he will chair, with the aim of saving the union. It will include Welsh Secretary Simon Hart, Scottish Secretary Alistair Jack, Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis and other Cabinet members.
It had initially been reported that the Union Unit would be disbanded but Downing Street clarified that "No 10 officials continue to work in the Union Unit", and that the new committee "builds on top of the already existing structures that we have in place".
'Blowing kisses'
Balls said: "As well as the No. 10 Union unit, there is the Cabinet Office's Union directorate — led by Michael Gove. Gove wants to love-bomb his fellow Scots, blowing kisses from the other side of the border. Lewis had advocated a more muscular, take-no–prisoners approach to the SNP.
"While there is general agreement on the nuts and bolts of the strategy, there is dis-agreement on tone.
"Michael Gove is keen on a less combative tone. Project Love — as some have come to call it — would focus on the positive impact of the Union, highlighting UK successes such as the vaccination programme and furlough scheme.
"This idea is that it's about 'fighting smart' — with a more diplomatic approach being more effective.
"With Gove in conversation with Gordon Brown, among others, and said to be in 'listening mode', some of his colleagues worry the approach could become 'too clever by half'.
"There's talk of a review of the constitution or a look at devolution from a UK-wide perspective. Gove, for his part, is getting ready for battle and has changed his Zoom name to 1707, the year the Union was founded.
"There is also talk of the Prime Minister moving more towards Gove's Project Love — and away from his original, point-blank refusal to hold a referendum on the grounds that the last was 'once in a generation'.
"He might create wiggle room by starting to talk about the need to avoid a 'reckless' referendum — a word which implies that while it's the wrong time for a poll now, that could change in the future.
"The Prime Minister is also taken by the idea that Brexit has given him a new weapon to fight for the Union: the controversial Internal Market Bill, passed to give the UK government new powers to handle the Brexit transition."


Islamabad: Ghayyas Paracha, the President CNG Association has refused to sell CNG gas on the new prices decided by Supreme Court. The Association has decided to sell CNG gas on old rates on CNG stations until the regularization of CNG new rates.
As Chief Justice Pakistan of Supreme Court has announced new rates for CNG gas, the CNG stations are not ready to sell the gas on these rates, and they are ready to sell CNG on old rates as there is no notification by Supreme Court of Pakistan. But on the orders and direction of Supreme Court, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has decreased the CNG gas rates by Rs. 30.90 per Kg.
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) was being sold on higher prices since long in Pakistan. Chief Justice Pakistan took the notice of this mishap and reduced its prices.
While talking to media, Ghayyas Paracha told about an urgent meeting which was called to devise the strategy regarding decision. As Petroleum Ministry has ordered to close all the CNG stations, but he said the station will remain close until the new rates are not formulated keeping in view the operational cost of CNG stations.
It was declared that the petroleum prices will be regularized on lower rates from 1st November. Meanwhile quarrels and disputes between CNG station employees and customers are being raised as reported by the media, because people are demanding CNG on lower rates, while the CNG stations' owners are refusing to sell CNG on lower prices, as there is no any notification from the Supreme Court.


West Palm Beach police say they are searching for a man who shot at an officer Thursday afternoon. They say it happened around 1:22 p.m. along the 500 block of 50th Street.
After a three hour search, West Palm Beach police say they arrested a man who shot at officers in the historic Northwood neighborhood.
Police say gunshot-detecting technology known as ShotSpotter alerted police about a possible shooting Thursday afternoon.
Because of ShotSpotter, police responded in about a minute. But when they got to the scene, they say the man fired at them.
Police fired back and chased him on foot, but lost him in the neighborhood.
That set up a massive grid search in the area of 47th Street through 50th Street along Flagler Drive and Broadway that ended peacefully just before 5 p.m. with the man in custody.
He was found in the yard of a home.
They have not yet released his identity.
And police just confirmed suspect was caught in a yard as a result of their grid search.
Suspect in custody without incident, Some local streets will remained closed for the investigation. Thank you for your patients.


Gift of hope: A team of New York City first responders visited a 5-year-old Virginian boy struggling with spinal cancer on Dec. 6.
They are already New York's heroes — and now they've become the champions of one very ill little boy.
Seven emergency medical technicians — from Lutheran Medical Center, Flatlands Volunteer Ambulance Corps, FDNY's Emergency Medical Services Sunset Park Battalion, and Staten Island University Hospital — packed a van full of first responder gear and drove to Rustburg, Va., to give a very special Christmas gift to a 5-year-old battling potentially fatal spinal cancer.
Frank Chiaramonte — an ambulance man and recent lymphoma survivor who works for the New York City Housing Authority, serves on the board of the American Cancer Society, and donates his free time to Flatlands — met young Nathan Norman while they both were getting treatment at Duke University, and learned that the kid idolized first responders. He decided to give the boy a once-in-a-lifetime present — and asked his paramedic cousin, Joseph Scarpinito, for help.
"He knew I had a lot of connections, and he asked what I could do, and I said, 'well, a lot of things,' " recalled Scarpinito, who works for Lutheran Medical.
And "a lot" is exactly what Scarpinito did, going to his police, firefighter, and ambulance technician friends and collecting hats, shirts, raincoats, helmets, toys, cards — even an honorary emergency medical training certificate with Nathan's name on it. The cousins then packed it into a 16-passenger vehicle with five buddies and took off for smalltown Virginia at midnight on Dec. 6.
"The van was so full we could barely get the doors shut," Scarpinito recalled.
When the crew pulled up in front of the Normans' home eight-and-a-half hours later, the boy was ecstatic.
The seven New Yorkers hung out with the Virginia boy and shared some survivor advice.
Nathan and his family insisted on sending the men back home with 200 bags of candy and toys for hospitalized children in New York, out of the boy's concern for kids who won't get to spend the holidays with their families.
"That shows you what type of people they are, that a kid who's battling that kind of deadly disease is worried about other kids who are sick in the hospital and can't be home," said Scarpinito.


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Brittany Taylor, Digital News Editor
Published: October 15, 2019, 4:09 pm
Tags: News, Local, Texas
Search for Houston man last seen walking from West Texas oil rig, EquuSearch says
MONAHANAS, Texas – Texas EquuSearch is searching for a missing man who was last seen walking away from a West Texas oil rig on Oct. 6.
James Nathan Moore, 28, of Houston, left the Flare Energy services between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. and was seen walking north of Highway 18, officials said.
At the time of Moore's disappearance, he was last seen wearing a white shirt, black sweatpants and white Nike shoes. He is described to have three small star tattoos behind his right ear.
Anyone with information on Moore's whereabouts or concerning his disappearance is asked to call the Ward County Sheriff's Department at 432-943-6789 or Texas EquuSearch at 281-309-9500.
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Award-winning journalist, mother, YouTuber, social media guru, millennial, mentor, storyteller, University of Houston alumna and Houston-native.


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Trailer Review: High School
Release Date: Fall 2010
Website: Official High School site
Starring: Adrien Brody, Michael Chiklis, Colin Hanks, Matt Bush, Michael Vartan, Sean Marquette
My Review: After watching this very bizarre (and short) early trailer for High School, the only thing I know for sure is this: Adrien Brody can be really friggin' scary when he wants to be.
High School is apparently a comedy, though the teaser trailer makes it look and feel like a horror movie, with its quick scene cuts and Brody's menacing voiceover (adult language ahoy, kids). But when it premiered at Sundance back in January, it was most decidedly a comedy. Plus it's about weed, so it has to be a comedy. Everybody knows that Hollywood only bases dramas around the harder drugs.
After high school valedictorian Henry (Matt Bush, of the so annoying AT&T cell phone ads) gets high for the first time, the principal (Michael Chiklis) announces a no-tolerance policy and orders a school-wide drug test, where anyone who tests positive gets immediate expulsion—which would probably cause a problem or two with Henry's college scholarship. So he comes up with a brilliant plan: Find a way to get the entire school high, so everyone fails the drug test. And to do this, he's going to need to bring in the town's preeminent pot dealer, a colorful character played by Brody who goes by the name "Psycho Ed." This plan is bound to go off without a hitch. Or, like, not…man.
Would I Pay For It?: I'm more likely to rent it so I can enjoy it at home with an entire bag of Cool Ranch Doritos without anyone passing judgment on me.
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10 STATESIDE DNB PRODUCERS YOU NEED TO KNOW! (Part 1)
As Drum & Bass gains more notoriety and becomes even more popular in the United States we wanted to take a moment to shine light on some of the producers (In no particular order) that are repping DNB while waving the American Flag! Generally overlooked by promoters, party goers and the general public, the United States has quietly and quickly produced an excess of talented artists from coast to coast that the world definitely needs to know about. In fact, there are so many amazing artists that deserve to be recognized we decided to make this part one and will be back soon with another talented group of US DNB producers. Check out all the talented producers and make sure to Like, Follow, Subscribe and add them all to your playlists.
ADRED
Real Name: Adam Baker
Affiliations: Metalheadz | Soul:R | C.I.A | 31 Records | Natural Selection NYC
The co founder of Natural Selection NYC and the man behind the first release of the decade on Metalheadz is New York based producer Adred. With countless releases on some of the genres biggest labels including Soul:R, C.I.A. and 31 Records, Adred has built a loyal following and continues to receive praise from the genres best acts.
His recent LP "KIM" just dropped to critical acclaim and has been topping the charts ever since. The 16 track LP features selections covering a broad range of tastes and features the likes of Commix, MC DRS, Robert Manos, Jamal and Dave Owen.
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BOXPLOT
Real Name: Ian Sheldon
Affiliations: Liquicity
Hailing from Boston, Massachusetts, Ian S aka Boxplot has been cranking out melodic dance floor bangers for the likes of Liquicity and has quickly climbed the ranks of the USDNB scene. With his 'Alice' EP on Liquicity receiving critical acclaim, Boxplot continues to showcase why he is one of Americas top producers and we can honestly say that he has a truly bright future ahead of him.
THE BURNER BROTHERS
Members: CT Burners & DJ Seen
Affiliations: Patrol The Skies Music | Technique Recordings | Formation Records
The Burner Brothers is a name synonymous with drum and bass culture in the United States of America. Now comprised of founding members DJ Seen and CT Burners, the New York City based duo have already accomplished a tremendous amount during their career. Since their debut on the legendary Rawkus/Rawkuts imprint in 1999, they went on to release records for Jungle Sky, Subsonik Sound, and their own imprint Patrol The Skies. Their repertoire also includes international releases on Technique Recordings (UK), Formation (UK), Flex (UK), Nemesis (UK), Magic Vinyl (DE), and Steppasoundz (DE).
CHORUX
Real Name: Alex Page
Location: San Diego, CA
Affiliations: RSTLSSNSS | Warm Communications
San Diego native Alex Page aka Chorux is a name that many may not know but he is someone that can't be left off this list! With releases on RSTLSSNSS and Warm Communications, Chorux's music is influenced by artists like Break, DLR, Xtrah and more which can be heard through his perfectly crafted music. After an impressive debut on Warm Communications, this fresh face and up and coming producer firmly planted his flag in the world of DNB and will be around for years to come.
Real Name: Justin Hellier
Affiliations: Liquicity | Hospital Records | Monstercat | UKF
Starting in 2011, US based producer Flite has steadily gained international momentum. With releases on Hospital Records, Liquicity Records, Monstercat, and releases promoted by some of the biggest DNB promoters such as UKF Drum & Bass, Liquicity, Suicidesheep and more, Flite's music has spanned the internet with his diverse drum & bass compositions.
KLIPPEE
Real Name: Chase Transeth
Affiliations: Lifestyle Music | Play Me Records | Shadowtrix Music
We don't know what it is about the Pacific Northwest but Seattle, WA in particular has produced some of Americas best Artists and it has done it once again. Klippee is quickly becoming a household name amongst DJs around the world especially after his recent release on Critical Musics 'Binary Music Vol. 19'. The three track EP has been charting since it's release and has cemented Kilppees place in the international scene going forward.
Real Name: Keef DeStefano
Affiliations: Rawkus | Formation Rec | Patrol The Skies
For over two Decades Pish Posh born Keef DeStefano has been a front runner in the US Drum N Bass scene. Hailing from NYC His productions cross a wide range of styles, Neurofunk, TechStep, Jump Up and Liquid. Since the mid 90's Pish Posh has been a successful Dj holding down a residency with the world renown Konkrete Jungle night, as well as touring throughout the US performing in every major city and throughout Europe.
REPLICANT
Real Name: Steve Gonzales
Location: Long Beach, CA
Affiliations: Get Hype | Viper Recordings | Digital Terror
Drawing up an impressive resume of high-profile label appearances, the Southern California native Replicant is making serious moves and nothing seams to be hodling him back. With releases on Get Hype, Viper Recordings and Digital Terror, 2020 looks to be a big year for the SoCal producer and he is must follow.
SAM FOXX
Real Name: Samuel Conlin
Affiliations: Program
Samuel Conlin, known professionally as Sam Foxx, is an emerging Drum and Bass artist who goes beyond fast break-beats and submersing basslines. Sam Foxx's arsenal is refined by perseverance and raw grit, and not only parallels the emotions of every day life but also moves fluidly through all boundaries and limitations.
ZERE
Real Name: Ric
Affiliations: Chronic Records | MAC 2 Recordings
Up and coming producer and Los Angeles transplant known as Zere has been making waves ever since his releases on Bryan Gee's Chronic Label and Randall's Mac 2 Recordings. Resident of the Los Angeles outfit Big Booty Bass, Zere is an artist that is sure to be topping charts throughout 2020.
As you can see the US DNB scene is healthy and these ten artists are just the tip of the Ice Berg of what is to come from America and it's amazing talent. Over the next few months we will be showcasing 10 artists at a time in our "10 Stateside DNB Producers you need to know" series so make sure to follow United By Bass to keep up with all future articles.
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Corvette Racing at Le mans: Focusing on Race Setup
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Compuware Corvettes make progress in first qualifying session
LE MANS, France (June 19, 2013) – With an eye toward its eighth class victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans since 2001, Corvette Racing continued to work toward the ideal race setups for the two Compuware Corvette C6.Rs on Wednesday. Both cars ran through a predetermined program on the opening day of track activity for the world's greatest endurance event.
Antonio Garcia set the team's fastest time in the No. 73 Compuware Corvette at 3:59.526, good enough for eighth on the provisional grid in GTE Pro. Oliver Gavin was next in the No. 74 Corvette at 3:59.860. But just as during the official Test Day on June 9, much of the focus remained on fine-tuning both cars for the race that begins Saturday.
The strength of the GTE Pro class was evident Wednesday with the top seven cars within 0.915 seconds with provisional pole position at 3:55.658. So there is room for improvement for Thursday's two final qualifying sessions.
"I don't think anyone is completely happy with the performance today," said Doug Fehan, Corvette Racing Program Manager. "The good news is that we turned a significant number of laps compared to our competitors. But on the flip side, our competitors enjoyed an advantage on lap times and speeds. Fortunately we know what it takes to win Le Mans, and that is perseverance and endurance. That is the advantage of having won this race seven times before. Our guys will use that experience and feedback to improve the car for tomorrow's final qualifying session."
The Compuware Corvettes return to the track Thursday for a pair of two-hour sessions beginning at 7 p.m. CET/1 p.m. ET.
JAN MAGNUSSEN, NO. 73 COMPUWARE CORVETTE C6.R
"We've been trying to get into our testing program, and we're still a little bit away from the handling and the setup we thought we were going to have at this point. We made some setup changes from the test till now but they didn't work the way we thought they would. So right now we're trying to find a good baseline and the work from that. It seems we're giving a lot of lap time away in Sector 2, which is the Mulsanne straight, maybe upwards of 1.5 to two seconds. So we still have a little bit of work to do. We also ran a little bit in the wet early on, but the conditions were changing rapidly all the time. I'd have an out-lap where there was spray and then the next lap it dried, so I didn't get a real good feel for the wet lines."
JORDAN TAYLOR, NO. 73 COMPUWARE CORVETTE C6.R
"It was my first time being the first one on track here in Le Mans. I had stories about going down the Mulsanne and you get all the dust and dirt from the road cars which have used the road right until a few hours before, so that was a cool experience getting those special feelings everyone has probably gotten for the past 90 years. For me it was also about getting used to the car again, coming straight from America where I had driven the Corvette Daytona Prototype (at Mid-Ohio the weekend prior), readjusting myself to the Corvette C6.R. I did a few longer runs, which meant I had to adapt to the constantly changing track conditions, wet-dry, wet-dry. We're getting closer to the setup as we go on as I think the car wasn't ideal for all three drivers to begin with, so we're dialing it in right now and hope to have a good start to the week."
ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 73 COMPUWARE CORVETTE C6.R
"It looks like we'll have some homework to do between now and tomorrow's qualifying. The car feels good, but just isn't fast enough at the moment. I'm confident that by tomorrow night the engineers will have come up with an answer."
OLIVER GAVIN, NO. 74 COMPUWARE CORVETTE C6.R
"When you look at the outright lap time, we're 3.5 to four seconds off and no one wants that. But we have won at this event when we've been off our fastest competitors. We have the best team in the pitlane to do this. We have the most reliable car. We have a great setup. And of course we have won this race many, many times. I have great faith in how we are going to go out and run the race. We have to keep a logical approach, keep our heads about us and work the problem to go through all the variables. We will come up with a solution and a plan for tomorrow."
TOMMY MILNER, NO. 74 COMPUWARE CORVETTE C6.R
"Certainly, we know we have work to do. It's not where we want to be. We're off in every aspect. The car that we had at the test felt good – better than what we have now. We need to figure out how to get it to what we had there. What we had at the test was competitive, but our competitors have gone significantly faster and we've stayed the same. We have to explore every single detail about our cars and see if we are missing something. The race is Saturday, not tomorrow. So we still have time to work on it and our guys will do that."
RICHARD WESTBROOK, NO. 74 COMPUWARE CORVETTE C6.R
"It seems like we've got a lot on our plate this year. The competition is extremely tough, and the times we are seeing now are quite unbelievable. We seem to be in a division below the other competitors at the moment and we need to get to the bottom of it, quickly. But we've got the right guys in the team to do that and pull all the stops out to bring that gap down. The good news is it's a 24-hour race and normally the fastest car never wins. That said, all is not lost but we've definitely got some work to do."
Le Mans 24 Hours (all times CET)
• Qualifying: 7-9 p.m., 10 p.m.-midnight, Thursday
• Warm-up: 9-9:45 a.m., Saturday
• Race: 3 p.m. Saturday-3 p.m., Sunday
Le Mans: Watch It!
Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23 (all times EDT)
• SPEED: 8:30 a.m-2 p.m., Saturday; 4-7 p.m., Saturday; 7:30 p.m., Saturday-9:30 a.m., Sunday
• SPEED.com: 2-4 p.m., Saturday; 7-7:30 p.m., Saturday
• Corvette 24-Hour Live Stream: 9 a.m. Saturday-9 a.m. Sunday
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Our Scarlet bug turned 10 months old yesterday and as is our norm, we dressed for the occasion and had our photo taken. It might look like all sweetness and cuddles here but when you peer a little closer (see last pic), you will see "real life yo". Sick, sick as a dog, albeit, adorable puppy dog. Let's go with that.
In your 10th month you created a cool new smile, one we've enjoyed immensely. I have a sneaky suspicion that what that smile actually is is an imitation of my own which, though you'd think it very sweet, is actually a horror. Only cause from time to time I see my reflection in the glass when I'm chatting with you and my smile is quite bearlike and overbearing. Like it's going to eat up my whole face. But you like it enough to copy it and I'm flattered. I really am. Or maybe there's no connection at all and you simply love to scrunch your nose and eyes and bare all your teeth and gums. Either way, we're massive fans!
You crawl and pull up and cruise around. Climb steps and fall down them. You squat to sit back down from standing, in a way that's much more graceful that Parker's back arch to the ground (head first). Though you do free fall those last 3 inches as it's not quite all figured out yet. You love to come to dance class and watch the girls. You're like a kitty, crawling through our legs and nudging against them. As soon as the music plays you start to bop and usually I have to pick you up and spin you in a circle to a spattering of applause., confetti falling from the sky and disco ball sparkling …. oh wait. But really, you love to spin with me. Enormous giggles and drooly smiles.
You love to say "thissss" with a heavy focus on the "isssss" part. So really it's just the "isssss" but I like to think you're saying all sorts of stuff. Like "yes" when I ask you if you're done bathing or "this" when I wonder which food you'd prefer to eat. You also say "mama" when the mood strikes you and the occasional "dada". Most of the time though we do lots of coaxing and you get to just pick and choose when you'll indulge us.
You sleep in very funny positions sometimes. I've seen you folded over in a sitting position several times now and I come home to see you asleep in daddy's arms, in funny forward leaning positions every once in a while. Though you sleep much longer in that good old back lying position which we all can relate to.
You love eating at restaurants and sit so nicely in your high chair. This is not something I've ever had the pleasure of saying in the past (with your bros), so I'm delighted that you're delighted. Not saying it won't change cause it probably will. But for now, you scrunchy smile at the waiter/waitress and feed yourself and sit back when your tummy's full. It's all so big of you.
You have a favorite new buddy that goes everywhere with you and it's Parker's blue pencil sharpener. Yes really, it is. You eat with it in one hand and sleep with it in your bed and hold it tight like it's extremely important. And finally, little one, you love to give kisses. Aunty Cara got the ball rolling on this one and I was surprised when you leaned in to her and kissed her when she requested. But now, all we have to do is ask and you'll lean your forehead in and open your little mouth. A dreamy, wet kiss.
We love you lots and lots! Thank you for being YOU.


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Mutants, Androids, and Cyborgs: The science of pop culture films
The other day I was talking through the thin air on my Star Trek communicator while scanning genetically altered food with a laser when I noticed a guy with a bionic leg riding a gravitationally guided two-wheel vehicle! Yes - science fiction has both influenced and been influenced by the world of the scientifically possible.' Anyone carrying around a smartphone (you might even be reading this on one) is demonstrating that Gene Roddenberry effectively foresaw its creation in the 1966 television series. The fax machine was predicted by Jules Verne in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.' Hal 9000, in 2001, apart from his apparent psychotic episode, is a robotic system that people live inside just like your climate controlled office space.' Cyril Kornbluth's The Marching Morons -- the original version of Idiocracy --  predicts the basic idea is that selection now favors the stupid, and so if we go forward in time, that's what we'll see. Breeze Richardson (Executive Producer of the Off-Air Live Event series) and I liked this idea - a lot.' She likes smart events and I have my bathroom decorated with Marvel and DC action figures and own an original lightsaber from 1977. So we contacted the folks at Northwestern University's Science in Society and they, in turn, invited four of the top scientists in the country to join Clever Apes Gabriel Spitzer onstage to screen clips from classic science fiction films and give our listeners the scoop on what is and is not currently possible.
Come hear Todd Kuiken, MD, PhD, the director of the' Neural Engineering Center for Artificial Limbs (NECAL), Malcolm MacIver, PhD, a scientific consultant for the Disney film TRON: Legacy and an associate professor at NWU, Tom Meade, PhD, the founder of four biotechnology companies and holder of more than 60 issued patents, and Catherine Woolley, PhD, who studies plasticity, or the capacity for structural and functional change, of neural circuits in the brain, focusing on brain areas important in learning and memory, addiction, and epilepsy.' Guided by Spitzer, these four mega-brains will answer the following questions and more:
Can we really get a cool bionic hand like Luke Skywalker?
Can we actually build crazy spider robots that can scan our retinas for ID?
Is it possible to pretend to be another person down to the DNA?
I wanna erase someone from my memory.' Can I?
AND I want to learn Kung Fu without practicing.' At all.' What are the odds?
Featuring film clips from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, Minority Report, Gattaca, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and Matrix and a reception of movie snacks, soda and Goose Island Beer, this will be the smartest thing you attend all year. Come absorb the smartness...er...intelligenciest...um...Come be made to know things!! Mutants, Androids, and Cyborgs: The Science of Pop Culture Films Ryan Family Auditorium, Technological Institute Northwestern University - Evanston Campus 2145 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60201 Wednesday, October 20 Doors open at 6:00PM Program starts at 7:00PM
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