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Magnificat In Blue
CD Download
2017 (Detweiler Records)
Magnificat In Blue" is Detweiler's musical/lyrical interpretation of The Annunciation and visitation of Mary and Elizabeth. It is an oratorio in one act, based on the Gospel of Luke. The premiere performance was on May 13, 2017 at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Encino, California, where SD is a member of the music ministry. It was performed by Mr. Detweiler (on guitar and vocals) and Bill Johnston (on soprano saxophone and clarinet).
"I first set the actual words from the Magnificat (Luke 1:46 – 55) to music. Then I built the piece around it with original lyrics", explains Detweiler. Wikipedia lists the names of over 200 (two hundred) composers who have composed works based on The Magnificat, including Bach, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and Rachmaninoff. Detweiler adds his name to the list with a score and libretto he hopes will touch and inspire listeners of all ages and of all faiths.
One of the unique aspects of the work, in addition to one person singing the parts of all four characters (Elizabeth, Zechariah, Gabriel and Mary) is that the lyrics tell the story from the perspective of Elizabeth. At the time Mary announces to Elizabeth that Elizabeth will bear a son named John, Elizabeth is beyond her child-bearing years. "My wife Elsa and I have very close friends who had great difficulty having children", Detweiler says, "and I drew from the experience in supporting them through their struggle that helped me to write the lyrics from her perspective".
The piece opens with the powerful acapella start to the song , "Change", sung by Elizabeth (please listen to it at the top of this page). She explains her own change, from being a young bride with the hope of bearing a child for her husband, Zechariah, to the disappointment in her later years, as a childless woman. (History tells us that in this ancient culture, childless couples bore a stigma and were ostracized by those who had children). By the end of the oratorio, after Elizabeth receives the message from Mary and actually feels the kick of her infant son in her womb, she is transformed. Once again she experiences yet another change when she realizes that she has not been forsaken by God. She feels beautiful, valuable and relevant. "Magnificat In Blue", is a story of hope and faith.
Change 6:12
Til John's Cry Is Heard 5:13
Gabriel's Song 2:50
Annunciation (Recap) 3:20
Journey To Judah 4:12
Blues For Mary 5:24
Kick In Me 1:06
Hail Mary 3:05
Magnificat In Blue 5:03
Change (Reprise) 6:32


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Q: WPRobot Cannot Copy Images from IIS Server I am trying to test a scraping setup targeting sites of my own using servers of my own, but when I do I get an error from WPRobot saying "Error: Inserting post failed. Cannot create attachment file in "/home/myapp/public_html/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/162153879_434009211024473_384527521975744737_n.jpg" Please set correct permissions." I typically get this notice if the source does not allow other sites to copy its content using curl requests. To get around this I setup a Puppeteer script to act as a proxy by taking screenshots of image files on the source website (in this case Instagram), but now I get the same error when trying to download the screenshots from my own IIS server.
I have added nothing to my server that is intended to prevent anyone from being able to curl image files from it. In fact, there are several sites that were hosted on the same server recently. WPRobot never had a problem downloading any images from those. I have changed nothing other than uploading a Node.js application to the default website directory after deleting the old websites for the purpose of using this server to test the app before my account with the host is suspended in a few days.
What would cause images on an IIS 10 server to not be accessible via curl on the default website? Here is an example image for which WPRobot claims correct permissions are not set http://85.17.219.113/images/2021/3/505648a2-3404-c3e6-618f0fa50fd3.jpg? Could this be due to using an IP address instead of a domain name? Could the length of the file name be an issue?
Also: the image is only 92kb in size. I mention this because I have had issues with WPRobot displaying the same error when trying to download large files, but this file is nowhere near large enough to trigger that.
UPDATE: This appears to be a problem with file_get_contents and/or file_put_contents in PHP and NOT curl. For instance, the following results in an error:
$page = file_get_contents('http://85.17.219.113/images/2021/3/505648a2-3404-c3e6-618f0fa50fd3.jpg');
try{
    file_put_contents('test.jpg', file_get_contents($page));
    echo 'file downloaded';
}catch(Exception $e) {
    echo 'Message: ' .$e->getMessage();
}

That code does not create a file and does not echo an error message either, but when I turned on error reporting I got this:
Fatal error: Uncaught ValueError: file_get_contents(): Argument #1 ($filename) must not contain any null bytes in C:\xampp\apps\wordpress\htdocs\sources\test.php:16 Stack trace: #0 C:\xampp\apps\wordpress\htdocs\sources\test.php(16): file_get_contents('\xFF\xD8\xFF\xE0\x00\x10JFIF\x00\x01\x01\x00\x00...') #1 {main} thrown in C:\xampp\apps\wordpress\htdocs\sources\test.php on line 16

I cannot explain this error. How can that URL translate to a filename with null bytes?
This downloads the image just fine:
$url = 'http://85.17.219.113/images/2021/3/505648a2-3404-c3e6-618f0fa50fd3.jpg';

// Image path
$img = 'test.jpg';

// Save image
$ch = curl_init($url);
$fp = fopen($img, 'wb');
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_FILE, $fp);
curl_setopt($ch, CURLOPT_HEADER, 0);
curl_exec($ch);
curl_close($ch);
fclose($fp);

Now I need to find the function in WPRobot that is used to cache images and save them to the file system. Does anyone know where that function is in WPRobot? It would be nice to know exactly how that plugin saves images.

A: The problem turned out to be WPRobot itself not updating the new feed URL. As a result it was still trying to use the one that included the original Instagram image file URLs. Usually this bug does not take so long to detect. Usually when I load the campaign options it will show the old URL if the update did not work and all you have to do is keep pasting the new URL and hitting the update button until it finally works. I had done this several times and reloading the page showed the new URL in the text area, but for some reason I loaded the page an hour later and the old one showed up.
This really is a horrible bug in WPRobot. When you have to change the URLs in 10-20 campaigns it can take an hour to do it because you keep having to do it over and over again until it finally works.

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I would like to take this opportunity to thank the host country for all the arrangements that they have put in place for our comfort and enjoyment. It is evident that no effort has been spared to facilitate your work.
Once again, it is a pleasure for me personally to interact with you and assist you in your responsibilities as your countries' legislative representatives. The work that you do here in this Assembly and in concert with your counterparts in the European Parliament is the only regular, consistent and dynamic form of political dialogue between the peoples of the ACP Groups of States and the European Parliament. As far as I am aware, it is also the only North-South of inter-parliamentary political dialogue of its kind in the world.
As stated in Article 17 of the Cotonou Agreement, the JPA speaks to the need for a forum to promote mutual understanding between the peoples of Europe and Africa, The Caribbean and the Pacific, as well as raise awareness about development issues. This is a significant achievement, given the failure of multilateral dialogue and negotiations elsewhere, not least the World Trade Organisation itself.
It is auspicious as well that we are meeting in Ethiopia. For many of the African delegates, this is more or less your second home, because, being the seat of the African Union, many of you often find yourselves on official business in this historic city of Addis Ababa. But even for those coming outside the continent, you too are home, because Ethiopia is one of the oldest locations of human life known to scientists and is widely considered the region from which Homo sapiens first set out for the Middle East and beyond.
Tracing its roots to the 2nd millennium BC, Ethiopia was alongside Rome, Persia, China and India the Kingdom of Aksum was one of the great world powers of the 3rd century. During the late 19th century Scramble for Africa, Ethiopia was the only African country to defeat a European colonial power and retain its sovereignty as an independent country. It was the first independent African member of the 20th-century League of Nations and the UN. It was therefore no surprise that when other African nations gained their independence in the 1960s, several of them adopted the green, red and yellow colors of the Ethiopian national flag.
Allow me to take a few moments to speak to some of the items that you will be discussing during your meetings with your European Parliament counterparts in the course of the following 5 days. It is gratifying to note that you will be having an interactive session with the President of the African Union Commission on the quite significant subject of Africa-EU cooperation. I am also glad to see that, once again, some political issues will feature on your agenda. I also note that several important political topics will be featuring in your deliberations. As a former parliamentarian myself, I am always acutely aware of the importance of putting in place the right institutions and the right culture of governance.
Governance and leadership remain the greatest challenge of our era. President Obama, during his historic visit to my home country of Ghana in 2009, famously declared that Africa needs strong institutions, not strongmen. We need institutions that deliver and governments that are accountable and sensitive to the needs of the populace.
Through all the subjects that you will be discussing, there is a latent theme that is important to take into account. This challenge is to provide food, jobs and safe housing for a rapidly growing population, especially in this part of the world, with the additional challenge of mitigating for climate change. Sub-Saharan Africa's population is projected to more than double from 856 million today to about 2 billion in 2050.
All these issues are interlinked, since climate change has the potential for having severe implications on the food security in Africa, as well as for urbanisation related issues such as provision of safe drinking water and housing, as well as gainful employment. There are also implications for health and communicable diseases.
Currently, Africa ensures food supply by a mix of domestic food production and overseas food imports. Despite domestic production and imports there were 239 million undernourished people living on the African continent in 2012, most of them in Sub-Saharan Africa.
If young people are a gift to both their communities and the world, then Africa, as well as the Caribbean and the Pacific are rich in gifts. Nearly 300 million people in sub-Saharan Africa are aged between 10 and 24, and that number is expected to climb to about 561 million by the middle of this century. Africa has the highest concentration of young people anywhere on the planet.
In developed countries, it's young people who are coming up with super-innovative ideas that are driving the economy and setting the pace for the rest of the country. As events in North Africa - the Arab Spring - have shown, lack of employment opportunities can undermine social cohesion and political stability. However, as you will see on any walk down any of the streets in our States, our youth population exhibits high energy, creativity and talents, which are also the key to future prosperity.
The challenge is how this can be harnessed. As you discus the Joint African-EU Strategy, perhaps these are some of the issues that need to be considered.
The other dimension that concerns me, and I have seen this phenomenon in my travels on all ACP regions, is rapid urbanisation. Many countries are finding it difficult to find space for the growing urban population, which is adding to pressures of climate change and citizen demands for participation and equity. In this light, city-regions around the world are in need of innovations in infrastructure, urban governance, economic development strategies, and finance. At the same time, the obstacles to such innovations, from existing political arrangements, entrenched interests, segregation, and poorly adapted theories and models, are also very powerful.
We are already beginning to see urban manifestations of increased agitations for political participation, civil liberties and so on. Aside from the need for electoral systems allow open, transparent and fair contestation for political office, policy makers often forget the equally demanding task of expanding access to justice and all the while adhering to the rule of law and respect for human rights. The lack of adequate institutional and material provisions in this area could compromise democratic endeavors in our member States.
Given these issues, I am therefore pleased that the host country will give us an opportunity to see how they are going about such issues in the two workshops that they have organised on Sunday, 24 November 2013, which are on housing developing programmes and micro-enterprises as a means of job creation.
With regard to developments at ACP House, the only issue I would like to bring to your attention is that the 98th Session of the Council of Ministers will take place in Brussels from 9 to 11 December 2013. The Council will consider a number of important issues affecting the ACP Group and its external relations, including the Future Perspectives of the ACP Group, and the ACP Position Paper on the Post-2015 Development Agenda. This session of Council is also important because it will consider and approve the budget of the ACP Secretariat, which will of course have impact on the work of the Secretariat in servicing the organs of the ACP Group, including the JPA. I hope that at an opportune time next year, you will be informed of all the Decisions of the Ministers.
In conclusion, I wish you success in your deliberations today and the rest of your meetings in Addis-Ababa.


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Snobbish Quotes
I had a very elitist, snobbish, expensive education in India, and that almost destroyed me.
Motivation, Inspiration, India
I'm actually very snobbish about directors. I have to say no all the time. 'No' is the most powerful word in our business. You've got to protect yourself… To leave home, it's got to be worth leaving. It's got to be worth it.
Powerful, Home, Leaving
That which we call a snob by any other name would still be snobbish.
Names, Snob, Stills
William Makepeace Thackeray (1871). "Miscellanies: The book of snobs. Sketches and travels in London. Denis Duval and other stories", p.38
Every age has its temptations, its weaknesses, its dangers. Ours is in the line of the snobbish and the sordid.
Temptation, Age, Weakness
"Diary and Letters of Rutherford Birchard Hayes". Book by Rutherford B. Hayes, 1922 - 1926.
the neighborhood is nothing but a protective zone- remodeling, disinfection, a snobbish and hygenic design- but above all in a figurative sense: it is a machine for making emptiness.
Design, Machines, Emptiness
Jean Baudrillard (1994). "Simulacra and Simulation", p.61, University of Michigan Press
I've been accused of being cold, snobbish, distant. Those who know me well know that I'm nothing of the sort. If anything, the opposite is true. But is it too much to ask to want to protect your private life, your inner feelings? Lots of things touch me and I don't want to be indiscreet.
Opposites, Feelings, Want
The kingdom is not an exclusive, well-trimmed suburb with snobbish rules about who can live there. No, it is for a larger, homelier, less self-conscious caste of people who understand they are sinners because they have experienced the yaw and pitch of moral struggle.
Struggle, Self, People
I don't mind being called snobbish, a pain and a social climber, but being called unkind really hurts.
Hurt, Pain, Mind
When an introvert is quiet, don't assume he is depressed, snobbish or socially deficient.
Laurie Helgoe
Assuming, Quiet, Introvert
"Interview With Dr. Laurie Helgoe, Author of Introvert Power". Interview with Sophia Dembling, www.psychologytoday.com. September 4, 2009.
Atheists in C.S. Lewis' day were as snobbish and arrogant as they are now, but better educated and more capable of debate.
Atheist, Arrogant, Debate
Source: brandonvogt.com
If conversion to Christianity makes no improvement in a man's outward actions – if he continues to be just a snobbish or spiteful or envious or ambitious as he was before – then I think we must suspect that his 'conversion' was largely imaginary.
Men, Thinking, Ambitious
C.S. Lewis (1960). "Mere Christianity"
It is a lie to write in such way as to be rewarded by fame offered you by some snobbish quasi-literary groups in the intellectual gazettes.
Lying, Writing, Intellectual
The classical music world is so snobbish.
World, Classical Music
Camels are snobbish
and sheep, unintelligent; water buffaloes, neurasthenic--
even murderous.
Reindeer seem over-serious.
Sheep, Water, Camels
Marianne Moore (1994). "Complete Poems", p.194, Penguin
It is my conviction that in general women are more snobbish and class conscious than men and that these ignoble traits are a product of men's attitude toward women and women's passive acceptance of this attitude.
Mary Barnett Gilson
Attitude, Women, Acceptance
Things that are very popular are not taken seriously, because the snobbish side of one says, "Well, if everyone likes it it can't be that good." Whereas if only I and a couple of other people like it, then it must be really something special.
Couple, Taken, People
Interview with Joshua Klein, pitchfork.com. November 2, 2009.
He's so snobbish he has an unlisted zip-code.
Earl Wilson
Sarcastic, Zips, Code
I think it's become fashionable for the snobbish egghead today to make fun of television. I've heard many people, boast, "I would never have a television set in my house," well, these people are fools.
Fun, Thinking, People
As you may or may not know, in keeping with the high-class tone of Beverly Hills, our police force is probably the most snobbish group of gendarmes in the world. It is said that the Beverly Hills Police Department is so fancy that it has an unlisted number.
Funny, Class, California
In the first manifesto that we launched on the 8th of March, 1910, from the stage of the Chiarella Theater in Turin,1 we expressed our deep-rooted disgust with, our proud contempt for, and our happy rebellion against vulgarity, mediocrity, the fanatical and snobbish worship of all that is old, attitudes which are suffocating Art in our Country.
Country, Art, Attitude
I have been reading Madame Roland's memoirs and have come to the conclusion that she was a very over-rated woman; snobbish, vain, sentimental, envious - rather a German type. Her last days before her execution were spent in chronicling petty social snubs or triumphs of many years back. She was a democrat chiefly from envy of the noblesse.
Madame Roland
Reading, Years, Envy
High standards generally -- about workmanship and creation of objects, about what is owed in friendship, about the quality of art and much else -- far from being snobbish, are required to maintain decency in life.
Art, Quality, High Standards
Joseph Epstein (2003). "Snobbery: The American Version", p.40, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
If you do not know where your competitor is, or overconfident and snobbish about your competitor, or are unable to comprehend how yourcompetitor became a real threat, you will surely fall behind him. Don't be the "they" in this idiom: First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.
Leadership, Business, Real
Art is no longer snobbish or cowardly. It teaches peasants to use tractors, gives lyrics to young soldiers, designs textiles for factory women's dresses, writes burlesque for factory theatres, does a hundred other useful tasks. Art is as usueful as bread.
Art, Writing, Giving
There is a type of snobbish, pompous journalist who thinks that the only news that has any validity is war, famine, pestilence or politics. I don't come from that school.
War, School, Thinking
"POLITICO interviews Piers Morgan". Interview with Dylan Byers, www.politico.com. January 17, 2013.

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Q: Ignite server node goes OOM with huge accumulations in the ConcurrentMap, TcpCommunicationSpi#recoveryDescs When running in our scale test setup we notice that the ignite server node goes OOM after a few days of running.
On looking the heap dump i notice that the ConcurrentMap, org.apache.ignite.spi.communication.tcp.TcpCommunicationSpi#recoveryDescs had accumulated a lot of messages ("Unacknowledged messages" per Java doc) in multiple entries of the map, namely the below ArrayDeque seem to hold a lot org.apache.ignite.internal.util.nio.GridNioRecoveryDescriptor.msgReqs

Any idea what may cause this kind of 'leak' to happen?
We do see issues with long transactions, locks, etc in the logs as well. But what worries me is irrespective of a few client nodes misbehaving which i suspect to be the case here that should still not result in the server node going OOM.
Any one have any clues, suggestions or inputs on this in terms of how to avoid/work around this? Basically even if one or more clients misbehave i would like to prevent the server node from crashing with OOM.
For example, would setting a lower value for slowClientQueueLimit help? Currently i have set it to 1023 which is one less than the value for messageQueueLimit which is set to 1024.
In this particular setup we simply have a single server node & about 25 odd client nodes and they are all running in a docker swarm overlay network (a few of these would update a lot of caches inside of a transaction, basically open trx, acquire locks on some keys, then update several of the caches via jcache apis before closing the trx, i suspect this locking of keys to be an issue but thats a separate one for which i will ask in a different question).
We are running version 2.4 & using Spring integration (planning to upgrade soon).
Thanks
Muthu
Update (10/16/18): Below is the TcpCommunicationSpi Settings on all nodes,
             <bean class="org.apache.ignite.spi.communication.tcp.TcpCommunicationSpi">
                 <!-- Override message queue limit for incoming and outgoing messages -->
                 <property name="messageQueueLimit" value="1024"/>
                 <property name="sharedMemoryPort" value = "-1" />
                 <property name="slowClientQueueLimit" value="1023"/>
                 <property name="idleConnectionTimeout" value="3600000"/>
             </bean>

A: You can try decreasing org.apache.ignite.spi.communication.tcp.TcpCommunicationSpi#setAckSendThreshold. Default value is 32. Let's try 8 or less for ALL nodes in topology - servers and clients.
Explanation below.
In order to ensure communication messages delivery Ignite sends acks for each org.apache.ignite.spi.communication.tcp.TcpCommunicationSpi#setAckSendThreshold messages recieved. In case Ignite node does not recieve acks for org.apache.ignite.spi.communication.tcp.TcpCommunicationSpi#setUnacknowledgedMessagesBufferSize communication messages it closes the connection and resends all the unacked messages after reestablishing the connection.
From what I see (assuming all settings of TcpCommunicationSpi are left default) I would assume that your cache keys and values or job data if you use compute (i.e. Ignite messages used for transport) are pretty big, maybe tens or hundreds of megs. Therefore, decreasing org.apache.ignite.spi.communication.tcp.TcpCommunicationSpi#setAckSendThreshold should help.
Let me know if it works.
Yakov


Over the last decades, actuaries have been going out of fashion. In truth, not actuaries per se, but the need for them has been declining and their skillset has become undervalued as the financial sector focused much more on investment products than risk products. Investment managers ruled the sector, as the ongoing closure of defined benefit schemes and the collapse of the annuity market put the idea of pooled risk into cold storage.
Government support has focused on supporting savings via ISAs, auto-enrolling large numbers into defined contribution pensions, and providing guidance for the many affected by the advice gap resulting from the implementation of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).
One could be forgiven for thinking that actuaries were being made the scapegoats for the financial events of the last decade; it was almost as if the staggering increase in longevity which undermined so many DB schemes and the low interest rates imposed by the global financial crisis were directly the result of the actions of the actuarial profession. But whatever the reason, the result has been a decade of increasing focus on personal savings that have resulted in individuals carrying much higher amounts of risk than heretofore.
All this is now changing. After a decade of personal savings, the auto-enrolment of large sections of the population into defined contribution plans, and the introduction of pension freedoms to allow individuals to manage their own retirement savings, the result has been a lack of the very financial security that drives people to buy financial products in the first place.
As a result, there has been a shift back to appreciating the benefits of pooled plans and a re-evaluation of the value of pooling risk rather than managing it on an individual basis. Across 2018, the ABI reported strong growth In the group and individual protection markets. For example, Iress reported sales of term life products growing by 33% in the first 9 months of the year with a 22% increase in the sales of income protection in the same period.
This level of growth seems to indicate that rather than try to personally accumulate enough money to survive any adverse change in circumstances, people are starting to see the benefits again in pooling the risk with others by purchasing protection products rather than try carrying the risk themselves.
Similarly, in the pensions world, there is signs of a big change in attitude. Whereas mid-decade, the focus was very much on people wanting to take control of their own retirement finances, there has been a switchback in sentiment. The tempting idea that one can manage to outperform the professional investment management groups in terms of returns was always going to be an idea that looked good on the rack but far less suitable when tried on.
When introduced, the pension freedom legislation almost wiped out the annuity market as retirees felt they could manage their own future finances more efficiently for their retirement years. The collapse in the sale of annuities that resulted has now bottomed out. While sales are not back at the levels they were before the introduction of pension freedoms, they are growing significantly again, as people realise the key role annuities can play in providing financial security in retirement - financial security being a key driver for the elderly.
This move to a more pooled approach shows that the original idea of insurance is making a comeback – spreading the risk in order to provide oneself with security. And with it, the role of the actuary re-emerges as a key player in making all these approaches work. For protection products, annuities and CDC pension schemes are all heavily reliant on the traditional actuarial skills in order to manage the risk on behalf of the customers.
It just shows – wait long enough and even actuaries come back into fashion.


Rob and I have been living in New Zealand for six weeks now and we've learned a few things in the meantime.
New Zealand is CRAZY expensive, especially when coming from Asia. Forget about eating out and get ready to channel your inner Martha Stewart for three meals a day.
Kiwis are definitely friendly, but with the minimum wage being so high, going out with even the poorest Kiwi is an expensive experience.
The weather does go through four seasons in one day, but it stays on winter the longest.
The scenery really is out of this world, and lucky for you, most of it is free.
We've based ourselves in Dunedin, the second largest city in the South Island that's slightly smaller than the TOWN I grew up in in America. (Okay, okay, so Stamford was considered a city, but it's closer to a town in my book.) But every town has its quirks. Wrong trilogy, Dunedin.
On the way back, veer inland to take in Allan's Beach. You may spot penguins here, but if you don't, you'll definitely see sea lions. The drive to the beach is worth doing even if you have no interest in the beach itself.
Do the hike to Lover's Leap. Amazing views, lots of sheep.
Head to Sandfly Bay to spot the yellow-eyed penguins. Arriving around 6pm will give you the best chance to see them come out of the water, but we lucked out around 8:30 and watched two little guys struggle up the hill for an hour. If the weather holds, you'll get an amazing sunset here. If it doesn't, you'll always have the sea lions for company.
Want to see more of the Otago Peninsula wildlife and beaches? Check out our Otago photo tour.
Have tips for visiting New Zealand for cheap? Share them in the comments!


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'Glorious' Ending, Explained – What Does Ghat Want From Wes? Was Wes's Experience Real Or Imaginary?
By Pramit Chatterjee
Credits: Shudder
Directed by Rebekah McKendry and written by Joshua Hull, David Ian McKendry and Todd Rigney, "Glorious" tells the story of Wes (Ryan Kwanten), a heartbroken man who makes a pit stop at a public toilet. He comes across a woman named Sharon (Tordy Clark), who sees the pile of stuff in Wes's backseat and tells him to clean it if he intends to sleep in it for the night. After making some desperate calls to Brenda (Sylvia Grace Crim), who is apparently his ex, Wes gets drunk and burns all of his belongings near the parking lot, including the pants he's wearing. The following day, he rushes into one of the toilet stalls to puke his guts out. And that's when he hears the omniscient voice of a man who starts to make small talk with him. But eventually, he reveals that he's a god named Ghatanothoa (J.K. Simmons), and he wants something from Wes through the glory hole.
Who Or What Is Ghatanothoa?
The first hint of Ghatanothoa (or Ghat's) extraterrestrial or godly nature is seen in the parking lot, where a strange-looking flower with translucent ooze on it is glowing. Later on, it becomes mildly clear that that's the thing that is helping Ghat create a layer around the toilet so that no one can come in or go out of there until Wes does his task. In terms of what Ghat looks like, that is shown through the illustration on the wall of the bathroom stall in which Wes is sitting. He has the body of a human. But there are three eyes on his chest. And instead of a human head, there is a blue and red bundle of tentacles. Each tentacle has a circular set of teeth. The part where the tentacles meet has a bunch of eyes, and the glory hole, which I guess represents another mouth, has teeth in it too. However, it's later revealed that Ghat isn't that well-formed. He is a massive hunk of mass with tentacles, spiky flesh, and disgusting eyes.
Ghat appears to be a mind-reader too. He can cause hallucinations and enter one's memories and pull them out of them. And he's in control of the physics of that bathroom stall. But his powers are apparently waning, and if Wes looks at him directly, he's going to become a hollow shell devoid of humanity. Ghatanothoa is a character created by the writers H.P. Lovecraft and Hazel Heald. As per their work, Ghat is the firstborn of Cthulhu. In "Glorious," Ghat describes what appears to be Cthulhu as a being of pure energy wandering in space and possessing the power to give physical form to his thoughts. Going by the etchings, that's how Cthulhu gave birth to humanoids. However, since he didn't want them, he sought to destroy them. During the conflict, Cthulhu's eldest sliced him open, and the blood and guts that flowed out of him ended up being the universe, the planets, and life, in general. He begged his children to stop any more new life from forming. His children agreed, but only if he allowed the life that already exists to continue thriving.
Although Cthulhu accepted defeat, he continued to loathe humanity in particular. So, he created a being of pure destruction that is capable of destroying all life and returning the universe to the "infinite nothing" that it once was. Ghatanothoa is that very being. Now, the creation of Ghat weakened Cthulhu and allowed his children to imprison him in a deep part of space and hide Ghat in the Ether, where he remained until he came across Wes.
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What Does Ghatanothoa Want From Wes?
When Wes critiques Ghat about his intention to kill all living beings in the universe, Ghat says that's something he doesn't want. Which is interesting for a god that's made with the sole purpose of killing all living beings. Ghat says that he has apparently formed a connection with humanity. That's why he's hiding from his father. But that won't be possible if he enters his corporeal (physical) form. He says that Cthulhu has already broken free from his prison and is searching for him. And once Ghat becomes fully physical, the universe will be destroyed immediately. The key to stopping that is by returning Ghat back to his ethereal form, and, surprise, surprise, only Wes can make that happen. Ghat says that Wes has to "satisfy" some feelings that have awakened in him while extending one of his tentacles through the glory hole. If you are thinking what I am thinking, don't worry, because it is the exact same thing that Wes is thinking.
Wes assumes that he's going to get out of this pickle when Gary, the property manager (André Lamar), arrives there. He even tries to make Gary the victim of Ghat's whole plan. But Ghat simply (and grotesquely) eats him up because, according to fate, Wes is the only one who can save the universe. Based on his own assumption that he must put his phallus through the glory hole to satiate Ghat's desires, Wes pulls down his underwear and sticks his "Johnson" through the hole. Ghat is audibly offended by it, and he ridicules Wes for even thinking that that's what it's going to take to save the universe. He proceeds to correct him by saying that he needs a portion of his liver. Wes is confused as to how he's going to get it out of his body. Ghat clears that by sliding a shard of glass, thereby indicating that Wes needs to cut open his gut, reach into his own body, and extract a portion of the liver.
Before going any further into the weird beyond, here's a little mythology lesson. So, many cultures consider the liver to be the seat of the soul. That's why, in Greek mythos, Prometheus was punished by the gods by chaining him to a rock and having his liver pecked out by a vulture (or an eagle). The liver has also been considered to be the seat of the darkest emotions that are usually synonymous with wrath, jealousy, and greed. It's also referred to as the "seat of anger." On a slightly positive note, the liver is also linked to courage, strength, and terms of endearment such as "Jan-e-jigar". And the organ is used to describe those who are rich, honorable, or happy. But in Wes's case, the nature of his departure with his liver leans towards the former because he isn't the good guy we think he is.
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When Wes refuses to risk his life to ensure the safety of the entire universe by donating a part of his liver, Ghat says that he's being selfish. And that he needs to do it for all the people who are innocent, kind, and are emblems of self-sacrifice. Wes says that every act of kindness is done for a selfish reason. Hence, no one is actually unselfish and, hence, not worth cutting out his liver for. He even goes into story mode and talks about how his father used to berate his mother just because he was the breadwinner of the family. He says that his father blamed his mother for being selfish when she died by suicide. When Wes finishes his rant, he notices that a rift in space has opened in the bathroom's walls. So, in a fit of anger, he starts calling out to Cthulhu to come get Ghat and bring an end to this nightmarish stand-off. That's when Ghat starts to mess with Wes again by threatening to erase Brenda's memory from his brain.
That's what triggers Wes to follow through with the act of cutting out his liver by re-entering the stall beside Ghat's. But he asks Ghat to let him visit Brenda in his memories one last time. That's where we see the birth of their relationship and its death as well, when Brenda finds the photos of the girls in Wes's red box (something that he burned along with his belongings). That's right. Wes is a serial killer. However, he developed feelings for Brenda and, out of some weird fear of commitment, he killed her. In a hypnotically edited sequence, we see Ghat reaching into Wes's gut to get his liver, while Wes imagines that all the girls he has murdered are doing the same to him. When Ghat is done, Wes stumbles out of the stall and falls to the ground. He announces that the task is over and he is going to return to his ethereal form now. As mentioned earlier, we briefly get to see the horrifying, tentacled, physical form before cutting back to reality.
Here's the kicker: In the film's closing minutes, Wes is seen all bloodied and cut up but lying in a regular bathroom. The blood shower caused by Gary's death that painted the walls and everything in it red seems to be fictional. When Wes starts to get out of the door, he thinks that he's a hero for saving the universe. Ghat says that he's not a hero because heroes are remembered. But Wes is going to be forgotten because that's what he deserves. Ghat says that he deserves to be forgotten, too, since they are both beings of pure destruction, and they shouldn't exist in this beautiful world. When Wes does exit the toilet and subsequently dies near the burning pit due to excessive bleeding, there is no sign of Gary's car. So, there's a chance that this whole episode could've been a result of a mixture of Wes's guilt and his generational trauma due to his mother's death. And it ended with Wes killing himself. Or, Ghat is really that powerful and, except for Wes, he flicked everything back to normal after getting the liver. You decide.
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How to Ride When Traffic's Holding You Back
Motorists often view cyclists as a hindrance, but that's not always the case. Here's how to deal with traffic when you're the one getting held back.
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A common misconception about cyclists is that we are in the way of drivers. In fact, motorists often underestimate just how quickly a bike can travel—a mistake that can result in right-of-way violations and crashes. If your bike is the fastest vehicle on the road in the three common scenarios below, here's how to ride it safely and legally:
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In an urban setting, when cars are lined up at a red light, it's tempting to roll past them on the right, either on the shoulder or in the traffic lane. But is it legal? You might logically think so. If we must ride to the right so that cars traveling at a faster clip can pass us, we shouldn't be required to merge with a traffic jam when we're the speedier vehicle.
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Unfortunately, many state laws do not specifically address the question, and police officers have been known to ticket cyclists for this. In Oregon and Illinois, however, the law specifically permits cyclists to pass on the right if they can do it safely. Even if the law allows right-hand passing, drivers might not expect you. You still need to watch out for car doors opening and motorists making turns.
It's perfectly legal to overtake slow-moving vehicles such as farm machines or mail trucks, provided that you pass on the left and don't cross the double-yellow line unless your state allows it. If the vehicle is horse-drawn, take care not to spook the animal. Before you get too close, ring your bell gently or call out a friendly greeting. When you pass, be sure to give the horse plenty of space.
At the Bus Stop
When a school bus is stopped with its red flashing lights on, all vehicles—including bicycles—are required to stop until the lights stop flashing. The purpose of the law is to protect schoolchildren who may be crossing the street as they get on and off the bus.
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At Traffic Lights That Won't Change
If a traffic light won't trigger, is it okay to ride through the intersection? First, try triggering the light by placing a metal part of your bike close to the sensor in the road. If that doesn't work, some states, including Pennsylvania and Tennessee, allow cyclists to treat a red light like a stop sign. No such law in your state? You can go to the crosswalk and wait for the pedestrian signal.
Research and assistance by Rick Bernardi, JD. This article originally appeared in the "Road Rights" blog at Bicycling.com.
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WHO: Geology professors whose specialty is geologic mapping request EDMAP funding to support upper-level undergraduate and graduate students at their colleges or universities in a one-year, mentor-guided geologic mapping project that focuses on a specific geographic area.
WHAT: EDMAP is an interactive and meaningful program for university students to gain experience and knowledge in geologic mapping while contributing to national efforts to map the geology of the United States. It is a matching-funds grant program with universities and is one of three primary components of the congressionally mandated National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program.
WHERE: So far, EDMAP has benefited over 161 universities and more than 1250 students from geoscience departments across the Nation.
Students participating in the EDMAP Program receive training and first-hand field experience in geologic mapping and thus acquire skills useful in many geoscience fields.
Every Federal dollar that is awarded is matched with university funds. EDMAP is invaluable not only because it contributes to national geologic mapping efforts but also because it helps fund academic research, thoroughly prepares students for real-world careers in the geosciences, and gives participants a competitive edge in the job market.
EDMAP geology professors and their students frequently work closely with State geological surveys and U.S. Geological Survey geologists.
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Surveyed participants consider the program to be a great opportunity and one that was enjoyable and highly valuable to their careers.


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Messi becomes first Argentinean player to score at four tournaments
Messi becomes first Argentinean player to score at four tournaments.
LUSAIL (Reuters) - Argentina's captain and top scorer Lionel Messi began his fifth World Cup in style on Tuesday with a 10th minute penalty against Saudi Arabia as he embarked on his final quest for the only major trophy that has eluded him.
Messi, 35, who also nearly scored with a shot from inside the box in the opening minutes at the Lusail Stadium, celebrated joyfully after sending Saudi goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais the wrong way with his coolly-dispatched penalty.
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Photos: Montreal goes full circus
Story and photography by Alexandra Pope
Crowds gather outside the Saint-Sulpice Library on Rue St-Denis for an evening performance of Les Minutes Complètement Cirque.
Inside the 10th edition of Montréal Complètement Cirque, the festival that transforms the city into a canvas for circus artists' wildest dreams
"C'est par la!" "Devons-nous aller?"
Dressed in matching mustard-yellow jeans and cotton t-shirts, the trio at first appear to be spectators, debating which of three performance stages on Montréal's bustling Rue St-Denis to visit next. Suddenly, Xavier Laliberté bends down, hands on knees, becoming a launchpad for Elwin Roland, who performs a gravity-defying flip to appreciative gasps. The crowd parts as Laliberté, Roland and Laurie Berubé tear off up the street, leapfrogging and cartwheeling in a breathtaking display of raw physicality that is all the more impressive considering the oppressive summer heat.
The show continues on a rubber mat spread out on the street in front of the Saint-Sulpice Library. Afterward, the trio — students at the National Circus School performing as a group for the first time — pass around beat-up sneakers to collect tips. A few metres away, a dancer in a blue flamenco skirt is whirling to the music of a trumpet and snare drum, already leading onlookers back down St-Denis towards Boulevard de Maisonneuve.
This is Montréal Complètement Cirque, the festival that for 10 days each July transforms the urban landscape into a canvas for circus artists' wildest dreams. Closed to automobile traffic between Rue Sherbrooke and de Maisonneuve, St-Denis is circus central, with free performances taking place every few minutes from 5:30 to 11 p.m., often within view of shaded terrasses where spectators can sip a pint while taking in the show. There's Angela McIlroy-Wagar, a.k.a. Miss Chatelaine, a contortionist whose clown-like antics and coiling limbs have the audience laughing and cringing in equal measure; "Speed Tartine," a comedic juggling routine with slices of toasted bread by Léo Rousselet; and a mesmerizing aerial hoop dance by Florence Amar.
Clockwise from top: Laurie Bérubé, Xavier Laliberté and Elwin Roland perform their acrobatics act on Rue St-Denis.
As the sun begins to set, graceful figures emerge from the elongating shadows, ringing handbells; it's time for Les Minutes Complètement Cirque, an overture to the festival's signature performance for 2019, Candide, which takes place in an outdoor theatre-in-the-round framed by a 18-metre-high arch in nearby Place Emilie-Gamelin. Incorporating 32 artists skilled in everything from slacklining to the Cyr wheel to aerial silks, it's the ultimate expression of the festival's purpose: to celebrate Montréal as a global hub for contemporary circus arts.
It was Montréal's own internationally-renowned circus companies, including Cirque du Soleil, Cirque Eloize and Les 7 Doigts, as well as the National Circus School, that came up with the idea for Complètement Cirque 10 years ago, says festival director Nadine Marchand.
"They said, 'Wherever we go around the world, we hear Montreal is a circus city, but there's something missing here.' So we created the festival to be a rendez-vous for the international circus community, as well as a showcase for all the Quebec companies."
The festival's programming team travels throughout the year, on the lookout for emerging talent to invite to Complètement Cirque. This year's lineup includes performers and troupes from the United Kingdom, Germany, France and Colombia.
"We try to have a diversity of programming — not just acrobatics, but also dance, music, comedy, to show what circus is today," says Marchand.
And what sets circus apart from other forms of performance art? I put this question to Anthony Venisse, a 20-year veteran of the craft who created and directed Les Minutes and Candide.
"For me, circus is all about acrobatic bodies taking risks — not stupid risks, but calculated risks," he says. "It's kind of against nature; nobody should be swinging 20 feet in the air, hanging by their hands, or standing on your hands for hours."
Right before an artist performs a trick, Venisse says, they must completely withdraw from reality, blocking out the noise of the crowd, the traffic on the street, the weather conditions. "This moment of concentration — this moment of the artist just going inside himself or herself — is something that, to me, you can't find in any other form of art. I really like that."
Montréal Complètement Cirque 2019 runs now through July 14, with daily performances on Rue St-Denis and at indoor and outdoor venues across the city. Visit the festival website for the full schedule.
Florence Amar performs an aerial hoop dance above Rue St-Denis.
Contortionist Angela McIlroy-Wagar performs as "Miss Chatelaine," to the mingled delight and discomfort of the audience.
Sara McDonald and Samuel Hollis perform The Sam & Sara Show, a comedic acrobatics act.
Antino Tisson balances on the slackline outside Saint-Sulpice Library during a performance of Les Minutes Complètement Cirque.
Charlotte Fallu performs on the Chinese pole during Les Minutes Complètement Cirque.
Maxime Charron performs a handstand on a stack of stools during a daytime performance of Candide. Created and directed by Anthony Venisse, the show is loosely based on the novel by Voltaire and is performed twice daily in Place Emilie-Gamelin.
A performance of Candide in Place Emilie-Gamelin, part of Montréal Complètement Cirque 2019.
Maxime Charron "melts" in the street during an evening performance of Les Minutes Complètement Cirque.
Members of Les 7 Doigts perform a scene from Bosch Dreams, a spellbinding fusion of circus arts and digital animation exploring the works and legacy of Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch. Bosch Dreams runs until July 14 at Salle Pierre-Mercure.
The writer tries her hand at the aerial silks with an assist from Julie Losier of Paragym. The public can visit Zone Paragym on Rue St-Denis during the festival to try different aerial techniques. (Photo: Hugo Leclerc)
Josette and Françoise Lepine perform as the Kif-Kif Sisters at Pointe-à-Callière in Old Montreal, one of several venues for free outdoor performances across the city.
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World-famous Budweiser Clydesdales in Historic Downtown Bristol
The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales, the symbol of quality and tradition for Anheuser-Busch since 1933, will be in Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, Virginia from July 16 through July 21 to help commemorate the 50th anniversary of Walling Distributing Co.
Weather permitting, the eight-horse hitch will make four processions through Historic Downtown Bristol on Friday, July 19 at 5:00pm and 6:30pm; and again on Saturday, July 20 at 5:00pm and 7:00pm. During the remainder of their time in Bristol, the legendary Clydesdales will be on view to the public for photos and interaction, and will participate in specially planned events including Believe in Bristol's Border Bash on Friday, July 19 and "Party in the Park with the Clydesdales," on Saturday, July 20 sponsored by City of Bristol, VA, Believe in Bristol, Birthplace of Country Music and Walling Distributing. Both events will feature music and food and craft vendors.
As the Anheuser-Busch distributor in southwestern Virginia, Walling Distributing has been a respected mainstay in the Bristol Virginia community since 1962, and has a market share that is among the top in the entire United States.A stalwart supporter of the communities they serve, officials with Walling Distributing see the Clydesdales' visit as a way to give something back to the region that has been so instrumental to the success of their family-owned business.
"The Clydesdales are easily the most iconic symbol of any brand in history," said Mark Walling, President, Walling Distributing. "Moreover, they have the ability to transcend all age groups and captivate the hearts of all they come in contact with. You can't help but be enthralled by these beautiful creatures, and we are honored they are joining us for this significant milestone in our company's history." he added.
Horses chosen for the Budweiser Clydesdale hitch must be at least three years of age, stand approximately 18 hands – or six feet – at the shoulder, weigh an average of 2000 pounds, must be bay in color, have four white legs, a blaze of white on the face and a black mane and tail. A gentle temperament is very important as hitch horses meet millions of people each year.
A single Clydesdale hitch horse will consume as much as 20-25 quarts of feed, 40-50 pounds of hay and 30 gallons of water per day.
Each hitch travels with a Dalmatian. In the early days of brewing, Dalmatians were bred and trained to protect the horses and guard the wagon when the driver went inside to make deliveries.
** Please note that the Clydesdales will be away from Bristol on Thursday, July 18, in the afternoon / evening due to another commitment.
Border Bash in Cumberland Square Park
It's time for Border Bash again, and we will be in Cumberland Square Park on Friday, July 19 for this event since the Clydesdales will also be there! Don't forget that you can see the horses in full-hitch between 5 and 7pm on Friday night too.
The sixth Border Bash concert will feature the music of Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen and Field Report. Food and arts & craft vendors, along with children's activities, will also be a highlight of the evening!
Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen
Elvis would be proud. Back in the day, hardly anybody knew about jazz, much less rockabilly. Elvis embraced this obscure phenomenon. Which is a huge coincidence, because Barlow Gin is an obscure phenomenon, too. But just because they aren't famous doesn't mean they aren't great. Take one guy from here, another couple of guys from there. Mix in an oddball drummer. Stir in one mean Mama. Sort of like the good ol' days — a potent, hip switchin' brew. Yep. Elvis would probably like it a lot. Ask him when you see him. Consisting of members Kat Rush (lead vocals), Mack Partain (Rhythm Guitar/Vocals), Gary Redden (Lead Guitar), Chris Young (Bass Guitar), Justin Camacho (Trumpet/Cornet/Flugelhorn/Harmonica/Vocals), Mary Munsey (Keyboard/Saxophone/Vocals), Bob Ballengee (Percussion), and Justin Louthian (Percussion), Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen leave the stage with a breath of air that's old fashioned, yet fresh.
Field Report began with leader Chris Porterfield, who originally played with Justin Vernon, now the creative force behind Bon Iver, in their own band DeYarmond Edison. After the band's breakup, Porterfield worked on his own band project, and then eventually changed his focus to work on the band Field Report. According to Billboard Magazine, The Counting Crows, Emmylou Harris, and Aimee Mann each invited Field Report to open shows for them. The band's self-titled album is already receiving rave reviews from Rolling Stone, NPR, Pitchfork and Time.
Border Bash is hosted by Believe in Bristol, Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and Birthplace of Country Music®, and Celebrate Bristol on the 4th of July. Our sponsors in 2013 include AACA, Bank of Tennessee, Blakley-Mitchell, Bristol Herald Courier, Bristol Virginia Utilities, Burke, Powers & Harty, Campbell Printing, Child Study Club, Citizens Bank, City of Bristol, TN, City of Bristol, VA, Coca-Cola, Cranberry Lane, Edward Jones Investments, Express AV Productions, First Bank of Virginia, First Tennessee Foundation, William and Brenda Johnstone, Kerr-Boswell Inc., King University, Mary Landrum, MedExpress, Merrill Lynch, Serendipity, Tom and Barbara Smith, Spiegler Blevins & Company, Strongwell, Tri-City Tent & Event, Walling Distributing, WCYB News 5, Wells Fargo, WAEZ 94.9, and Z-Rock 99.3.
Party in the Park with the Clydesdales
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales are in Downtown Bristol and we are going to have a huge party! The day-long, free event will be held Saturday, July 20, 2013, from noon to 10:00 p.m. at Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, Va., and will feature live music, craft and food vendors, and a beverage garden. It's all part of the Walling Distributing Co. 50th Anniversary Celebration. Have your photograph taken with the Clydesdales from 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. in front of the War Memorial and stay all day for great live music by some of the region's (and Canada's) most sought-after artists!
Band Schedule:
* Noon — Farmhouse Ghost
* 2:00pm — Annabelle's Curse
* 4:00pm — Great Peacock
* 6:00pm — The Billy Crawford Band
* 8:00pm — DUGAS
Weather permitting, the eight-horse hitch will make two processions through Historic Downtown Bristol on Saturday at 5:00pm and 7:00pm. Folks will also have the opportunity to visit with the Clydesdales all week long, as they will be stabled at Cumberland Square Park the week of July 16-21.
Party in the Park with The Clydesdales is proudly brought to you by the City of Bristol, Virginia, Walling Distributing Co., Believe in Bristol, and Birthplace of Country Music.
Call for applications for the Up Against the Wall Rockin' Stroll Window Contest — Deadline July 31!
Attention Downtown Businesses and Building Owners!
Applications are now open for the Up Against the Wall Rockin' Stroll Window Contest! You are invited to decorate your windows in a MUSIC THEME and compete in this fun contest. By committing to decorate your windows, you'll have the opportunity to showcase your business at the festival as part of the Up Against the Wall Gallery Rockin' Stroll self-guided walking tour during the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, September 20-22, 2013.
Any business along the festival route in downtown can participate; owners of empty buildings are also encouraged to participate. Prizes will be awarded to businesses only. Contact Believe in Bristol on 276-644-9700 for more information or for an application form! Or go online to download a form: http://bristolrhythm.com/rockin-stroll/.
And remember these dates and rules:
* 5pm, Wednesday, July 31 — Deadline for the completed application form to be in to Believe in Bristol
* Thursday, August 22 — Completed windows decorated in a MUSIC THEME. Please also note that they should be lit and visible for nighttime viewing.
* August 23-29 — Judging by an independent panel from the Arts & Entertainment District will take place
* Saturday, September 21 — Winners announced at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
* September 23, 2013 — Decorations must stay up through this date
Prizes include 1) Best in Show — Winner receives the grand prize of 300 business card-sized magnets from Jerry Peter Sales, 3 free ads in The Loafer, and $300; 2) Most Creative — Winner receives $100; and 3) Most Festival Spirit — Winner receives $100.
Kil'n Time Afternoon Art Camps!
Afternoon Art Camps at Kil'n Time are back! Our popular 3-hour sessions feature creative, constructive projects in drawing, storytelling, ceramics and glass. Some feature guest instructors, including Brian & Marie Bridgeforth of Bridgeforth Design Studio and Carolyn Koesters, story coach extraordinare. Each session is $50 and includes all materials, supervision and snacks. Participants will bring home 1-4 projects from each session. Recommended for ages 8 and up, reservations preferred but not required. Join us from 2-5 p.m. on the following days in July: * Tuesday, July 23 * Thursday, July 25. Call 423.573.9950 for more info and to register.
Summer Institute for Entertainment Technology featuring Doyle Lawson
Come out on July 23, 24, 25 from 9am-4pm to learn at the Summer Institute for Entertainment Technology featuring Doyle Lawson. Topics will include sound, lighting, production, and performance techniques of an International Blue Grass Hall of Fame Performer. There is a $250 fee (no food provided). For more information please call 423-354-5214.
Bowls Make It Better at Kil'n Time — Get your tickets now!
Each year, dozens of artists come together to create more than 100 original works of art with one central purpose — to support Healing Hands Health Center in their mission of providing health care to the working uninsured. This event, called Bowls Make it Better, offers patrons the chance to take home a hand-crafted bowl, hear great music with Symphony Rags, and this year, celebrate Healing Hands' Sweet Sixteen with ice cream sundaes, fresh cut fruit, and bananas and strawberries foster. With millions of patient visits over the past 16 years, chances are you know someone in your neighborhood, workplace, church or family who has relied on services provided by Healing Hands. Help us, and them, by joining us at Kil'n Time Ceramics Studio at 818 State Street on Sunday, July 21 from 2-4 p.m. for this uplifting event. Tickets are a $25 donation to Healing Hands, and are tax deductible. 100% of the proceeds goes to Healing Hands so they can provide services for others. Tickets are on sale now, and only 100 are available. We sell out each year, so call the studio today at 423.573.9950 for yours!
America's Music Film Series at Bristol Public Library — Rock!
The Bristol Public Library is hosting a new six week program series entitled "America's Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway." The series features documentary film screenings and scholar-led discussions of twentieth-century American popular music. The series allows audiences to focus on uniquely American musical genres including blues and gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass and country, rock n' roll, mambo, and hip hop. The second session—Rock—will take place Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 AM in the J. Henry Kegley Meeting Room at the Library. Sessions will continue on each Saturday through August 17, 2013.
Tunes @ Noon at the Paramount — Glasgow Theatre Company
David Caldwell Tunes @ Noon presents Glasgow Theatre Company at the Paramount on Friday, June 28 at noon! A dynamic group of performers, Glasgow Theatre Company offers something for everyone! Come out and enjoy some of your favorite musical theatre tunes performed by some of the areas most talented artists. This is a show that is sure to entertain audience members of all ages! Admission is by a suggested donation of $5.00. For further information, please contact the Paramount on 423-274-8920.
Mountain Music Museum open for "Sneak Peek" after Tunes @ Noon
On Friday, July 19, the Appalachian Cultural Music Association will open the Mountain Music Museum on Friday afternoons from 1 to 2:30pm, following the Tunes @ Noon Concert Series at the Paramount on State Street. The Mountain Music Museum is located next door to the Foundation Event Facility at 620 State Street, just a short stroll down the street from the Paramount. So after enjoying the Tunes @ Noon concert, come on down to the museum for a "sneak preview"! If your organization would like a private tour (5-7 people), please contact Susan Gobble (276-676-0446 or 276-274-3764) or Delores Anshutz (423-943-0514).
Music and Movies in the Park: Ivy Road and We Bought A Zoo
This summer will once again find movies and music in Cumberland Square Park. Concerts begin at 6:30 pm with the movies showing at 8:45 pm. On Thursday, July 18, BVU will be featuring the music of Ivy Road and We Bought A Zoo.
KP Duty's Farm-to-Table Menu — A Fresh Feast!
Local Chef Blake Sallie will be preparing a special "Farm to Table " menu on Wednesday nights at KP Duty — come enjoy good food from local farmers! We promote locally grown or raised animals, vegetables, herbs, and fruit. The menu for Wednesday, July 17 includes: * Salad —Sorrel, beet and feta salad OR Heirloom tomato salad *Appetizer —Slow-braised beef brisket lettuce wraps * Entree —Pork chop with blueberry jalapeno glaze, grit cakes, and season vegetable * Dessert — Blueberry cream pie with almond crust. For more information, call KP Duty on 423-764-3889.
Serendipity's Big Clearance Event — Happy Shopping!
Serendipity's semi-annual CLEARANCE EVENT starts NOW!!! Come to Historic Downtown Bristol to their great store now through July 31st to receive 50%-80% off select styles. Serendipity have this clearance event twice a year, and as you know items don't last long because prices are so low. Also, for the first time EVER select styles of TOMS shoes are on SALE. If you need back to school shoes, now is the time. TOMS never go on sale. Now until July 31st, you can see great deals throughout the store. Also, as a way to say thank you for your support. If you come in and shop the semi-annual clearance event and make a purchase you will be entered to win a FREE pair of TOMS shoes. So go see Serendipity soon for best sizing and selection. Happy Shopping!
Sugar-Coated Pub Crawl in Downtown Bristol
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion Weekend Passes on sale for $50
June 01 - August 31, 2013
Virgie R. Fleenor Art Gallery of the Bristol Public Library features works by Joyce Kistner and Kitty Williams for July and August
July events, book clubs and all things fun at the Bristol Public Library
Summer Intensive Camp for Advanced Students at Bristol Ballet
State Street Farmers' Market — Wednesday Hours!
Last in Line 'Farewell, Bristol', along with Andy the Doorbum and The Whiskey Incident at O'Mainnin's Pub
Music & Movies in the Park: Ivy Road and We Bought A Zoo
Full Moon Jam at the Downtown Center — Borderline
Mark White at O'Mainnin's
Beer tasting at Inari Wines
AACA car show at TriSummit Bank parking lot in Downtown Bristol
Box Set at O'Mainnin's
Barlow Gin & The Hatchetmen and Field Report Featured at Border Bash in Cumberland Square Park!
Wine tastings at Inari Wines
Bristol Public Library to host America's Music Film Series
Wolf Creek at O'Mainnin's
State Street Farmers' Market at the Downtown Center
Party in the Park with the Clydesdales!
DJ B-Digital at O'Mainnin's
Bowls Make It Better Fundraiser for Healing Hands Health Center at Kil'n Time
Who Art You? Summer Art Camp in Downtown Bristol
Come join the 606 State Street Jammers at the 606 State Street Gallery!
Pickin' Porch at Foundation Event Facility — Bill & Maggie Anderson and J T Curtis & The Silver Eagle Band
606 State Street Jammers at 606 State Street Gallery
Full Moon Jam at the Downtown Center — Steve Hayes and the Hurricanes
Kil'n Time Afternoon Art Camps
Full Moon Jam Tribute Series at the Downtown Center — The System: A Bob Seger Tribute
Music & Movies in the Park: Shooter Band and Here Comes The Boom
Tunes @ Noon at the Paramount — Rex Ward on the Mighty Wurlitzer
AACA car show in TriSummit Bank parking lot in Downtown Bristol
Mountain Empire Comics sponsoring the annual Rob-Con!


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easyJet currently operates a fleet of 316 A320 Family including 17 A320neo and three A321neo, making it the world's largest airline operator of Airbus' single aisle aircraft. easyJet serves over 130 European airports in some 31 countries operating over 1000 routes.
The southern State of Andhra Pradesh in India is relying on members of IATO to promote attractions and boost to tourism.
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As one of the U.S. Virgin Islands, visitors to St. Thomas can rest assured that they'll have both nature and history at their fingertips. Few places in the world have a history quite like St. Thomas; after all, this is where infamous pirate Blackbeard staked claim of a sky tower — amongst other things — to use as his own lookout point, and the site is now open to public. With all the elements for a great vacation spot, including diving, beaches and great island food, this is a destination spot visitors won't soon forget.
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The leaderships of IAPR TC-10 ("Graphics Recognition") and TC-11 ("Reading Systems") organized the first-ever ICDAR Doctoral Consortium in conjunction with ICDAR 2011. The goal of was to create an opportunity for Ph.D. students to test their research ideas, present their current progress and future plans, and receive constructive criticism and insights related to their future work and career perspectives. A mentor (a senior researcher who is active in the field) was assigned to each student several months in advance to provide individual feedback. In addition, students had the opportunity to present an overview of their research plan during a special poster session.
A Doctoral Consortium overview booklet was made available at the event containing a summary of each student's research activities along with his/her resume.


Neon, TTL Logic computer, acrylic mirrors, stainless steel, concrete and tempered glass. Permanently installed at the Art Gallery of Ontario at Beverly and Dundas Streets, in Toronto. A new program is generated each day, for two years.


I remember when I was curating my list of colleges to apply to early in my senior year of high school, I had put down the typical schools that people from my high school usually applied to. Schools like the UC's, Cal Poly, Stanford, and some East coast schools sprinkled here and there. I put a lot of thought and effort into researching what kind of students these schools were looking for, how I could maximize the effectiveness of my essays, etc, etc, etc… But I remember when the USC merit scholarship deadline was approaching, I took one look at the essay questions and I instantly knew what to write. When I was writing for USC, it felt natural and seamless. I didn't feel like I had to strategize or game the essays. I remember finishing the essays and thinking to myself "Wow, these essays are fire and they totally represent who I am as a person on so many different levels". I couldn't say the same about other schools that I wrote about, those essays seemed much more structured and unnatural. I wrote strong essays for my other schools, but those essays felt like I wrote them for the university I was applying for, while my USC essay felt like I was writing it for myself as a reflection of all the hard work I had put in the past.
Then in early January, when the college application process seemed to slip my mind, I remember getting home after school and seeing a white box on my door. I approached it thinking it probably was something my dad ordered online, but as I got closer I saw the USC logo marked on it. For a split second I thought to myself "why tf would they send more advertising stuff it's like January can they chill dude I already applied". But then I realized that this might be more than just any normal package. I opened it and freaked out so hard my mom thought I had been attacked by a snake (she's deathly afraid of snakes).
After getting my white package in the mail, the next step was visiting USC of course. I booked a flight and soon enough I was flying into LAX (queue Miley Cyrus). I remember when I first got to the campus I was overwhelmed, the buildings were massive and there were so many things going on. There were so many students walking and skating to class, there was a student org selling krispy kreme donuts, and people taking photos with Tommy the Trojan. At that moment, my only concern was finding the Campus Center so that I could check in and figure out what tours to join. I took me a while to find the campus center because I neglected to read any signs for about 15 minutes (lol), but I eventually found it and toured the campus and did some activities.
Eventually, we were paired with students and went off to eat dinner. Eating dinner with the students was one of the most memorable moments of my campus visit. I remember my host sat me down next to his friends, and I had a super casual and fun dinner at EVK. I had a great conversation with them and they were super receptive to answering my questions, we even shared memes and had a ball! The next day, I walked around campus with a friend I met and we ran into the startup career fair that is run by the org Spark SC. We ran into one a student who was in the club, and we had a great conversation there and he told us his raw unfiltered opinion about his experience so far! We did some more activities around campus but after that I had to fly back to the bay.
After visiting USC, I had a very favorable opinion of the school. I had so many great interactions with the students and I really felt a sense of connection that I couldn't describe. I finally understood what it meant to find a "great fit" for a school. I got into some California public schools and some private east coast schools, and my choice eventually boiled down to full price at Columbia and USC with a merit scholarship. It was a really hard choice to make, and there were many factors to consider. Old established prestige is very alluring, but to me the promise of all the opportunities and connections I could make with peers at USC seemed more important. I felt a real sense of community and care at USC, and that's something I couldn't see at other schools. Fast forward a couple years, and I am perfectly content with my choice and couldn't see myself being happier at any other school :).
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Q: What is an "assembly" in VS2010 C#? What is an Assembly in VS2010? Is it the series of tests (which could be, for example, codedUITests) run in a specific test list from Test List Editor? If it isn't what is an assembly and what is the word for the test list?
All this is because I'm trying to research the answer to my main question.

A: A .NET Assembly is the ultimate output of a build. It can be a Class Library (.DLL) or a program (.EXE).  Assemblies contain classes (and structs and enums).

A: when we compile any application in .net then it converts into assembly or exe.
I there is mail in application then it convert into EXE other wise it convert into assembly.
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Opinions of Tuesday, 20 June 2017
Columnist: DAYBREAK
Politics over paperless port
President Nana Akufo-Addo
DAYBREAK has picked disturbing reports of ongoing scheming along the corridors of power over the future of Ghana's attempt to operate a completely paperless ports system by September this year.
Our sources at the Ministry of Finance say there are plans for the project to be given to an entirely new company to operate although there are two companies already implementing the same project.
Reports say some five companies, including two foreign ones, have submitted proposals to government to be given the contract to operate the proposed paperless ports system and over the weekend, a certain Kingsley McKelvin was in a meeting in London with government bigwigs as part of high level lobbying to get the contract.
The Ghana Community Network Services Limited (GCNet) and West Blue Consult are the two companies working towards a paperless ports system and both companies have given several assurances and demonstrated the ability to meet the September 1 deadline given by Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia.
Indeed several stakeholders including the Parliamentary Select Committee on Finance have expressed expert opinions that what is needed is for all the current systems, GCNet, West Blue, GHAPOHA and others at the ports to integrate their data to start the paperless ports transaction.
It is therefore curious to pick credible reports that behind the scenes high-level talks, expensive lobbying and 'pat-on-the-back' assurances are ongoing for a new company to be given the contract. And the assurance-givers have started travelling with the assurance-receivers.
The situation would be akin to the infamous Bank Switch saga which caused Ghana some needless judgment debt to the tune of over GH¢200 million, simply because a group of politicians, in a 'show of power adventure' decided to abrogate the contract of the company midway.
DAYBREAK is following the development and would be reporting on the names behind the companies receiving assurances and which big names are giving the assurances.


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American Attitudes
Compassionate Community or You're On Your Own?
I believe there are two fundamentally opposing attitudes that are most responsible for shaping the current political discourse.
One attitude, which I'll call the You're On Your Own Attitude:
In America you need to figure it out on your own. No one owes you anything. You need to work harder and earn it. If you are poor, tough luck.
The other attitude, I'll call the Compassionate Community Attitude:
We have a moral responsibility as a society to help people and take care of people, providing them basic human rights and standard of living.
Now, people may believe variants of these ideas, but it seems that this split is very informative as a backdrop to understand debates on key political issues.
There's also a curious matrix here of these attitudes, because there are well-off people and poorer people in both camps.
Well-Off and Want to Help
There are many people who are well-off and want to help, taking theCompassionate Community Attitude. These are people who have been helped by the system or of have been successful in the system and see it as a moral obligation to create a humane society, and that they have a responsibility to help out people who are being failed by the system. Poverty, hunger, homelessness, lack of opportunity, and lack of health care are problems that we wouldn't want our friends or family to have, so we should want to do the same for people in our society. This is the archetype of many liberals, as well as many Bernie Sanders supporters.
Well-Off and Don't Want to Help
There are many people who are well-off and don't want to help, taking theYou're On Your Own Attitude. This manifests itself in several forms. One is opposing a welfare state of any kind with the attitude that "I don't want my money going to help those other people who are lazy." There is an idea that if you are well-off, it is because you earned it, and other people who are not as well-off should have worked harder or acted differently to earn it themselves. I think this view is fundamentally erroneous because it ignores the facts of history, structural inequality, racism, and poverty. This view implicitly takes as a presupposition that there is equality of opportunity, or if not that, enough to absolve you of any duty to help out other people. Additionally it often ignores the ways in which you have been helped.
I know people who believe this view: that it was their unique combination of hard work, skills, education and grit that got them where they are and they have no responsibility to people on the bottom-most rungs of society. This is generally a wealthy Republican attitude — that there should not be a safety net. People may not like the view characterized this way, but ultimately a belief on certain social policies is an extension of how you believe society should be treating people.
Not Well-Off and Want to Help People
There are people who are not well-off but believe in a society that helps people, whether it is themselves or others. People in this group are in the middle class or lower class but think that society should be set up to take care of people on a basic level, along the Compassionate Community Attitude.
Not Well-Off and Don't Want to Help People
This is a fascinating mix of viewpoints, articulated and referenced in the book What's the Matter With Kansas?. Part of the idea is that there are people who are voting against their own economic self-interest. These are people or communities who have benefitted from the social safety net, yet don't believe that it should exist or be offered to others. There's a twist of this idea in the New York Times article Who Turned my Blue State Red?, extending this idea, but also arguing that it's not that people are voting against their own self-interest, rather it is that they aren't voting at all. This article shows that many people in the second lowest quintile (working class or lower-middle class) still don't want to help the people below them because of ideas of entitlement. This group may be lower class but still believes the You're on Your Own Attitude.
The Attitudes in the Wild
I've described what I see to be four abstract versions of two core attitudes among two different groups. But now I'll show you what this looks like in the wild.
This dichotomy of attitudes is stark if you read the comments section of this article by a minimum wage worker writing about how company treats them. You should read the comments section to really see these attitudes at play. The facts of the situation are that she works at a food delivery app yet doesn't have enough money for food and other basics. I'm inclined to believe we should have a society that helps people in these situations.
Those with the You're On Your Own Attitude call her entitled for complaining, ungrateful, whiny, saying she should be lucky that she has a job or health care, telling her about how hard they had it, or saying it is embarrassing or pathetic to be asking for help. People with this attitude have written things like "This may come of as though I don't sympathize with your situation at all and that is because I don't."
Now read these comments and you will see both the well-off people and not as well-off who hold the You're on Your Own Attitude. There are some who have low-paying jobs who believe that because it's tough for them it should be tough for her, that any writing like this is entitled. Some people who say they have been in her situation but now have a good job do not offer sympathy, even though it would not hurt them. They take the viewpoint that she is responsible through poor decision-making. This epitomizes the You're on Your Own Attitude.
There are people with the Compassionate Community Attitude who instead offer a different sentiment. They praise her for speaking the truth about terrible pay and working conditions. They offer to help her through a contribution. They may not agree with her spending or decisions, but offer helpful and compassionate advice about how to improve. There are people who generously offer to help.
Do you see the difference?
Now come along and read this blurb from a New York Times article.
In a lengthy conversation, Ms. Dougherty talked candidly about how she had benefited from government support. After having her first child as a teenager, marrying young and divorcing, Ms. Dougherty had faced bleak prospects. But she had gotten safety-net support — most crucially, taxpayer-funded tuition breaks to attend community college, where she'd earned her nursing degree.
She landed a steady job at a nearby dialysis center and remarried. But this didn't make her a lasting supporter of safety-net programs like those that helped her. Instead, Ms. Dougherty had become a staunch opponent of them. She was reacting, she said, against the sense of entitlement she saw on display at the dialysis center.
She doesn't want policies that help people even though she benefitted from them herself. It's a reflection of the You're On Your Own Attitude, that people don't want to see people who could be working taking advantage of the system. What's a bit harder to see is what her current-day views would have said to her younger self. She would have said things like: that was your choice to marry young and be divorced, you should have worked harder, you aren't entitled to free tuition. We need the empathy to see this situation in others.
Now go and read this letter where a San Francisco person complains about the homeless problem, writing:
The wealthy working people have earned their right to live in the city. They went out, got an education, work hard, and earned it. I shouldn't have to worry about being accosted. I shouldn't have to see the pain, struggle, and despair of homeless people to and from my way to work every day."
Now again, this is the well-off person taking the You're On Your Own Attitude with classic markers. He is disparaging those below him in significantly worse situations — here the homeless. This person believes that he "earned it," clearly not understanding the situation of many Americans or issues around poverty and mental illness. I think the greatest misconception of wealthy people with the You're On Your Own Attitude is the "Earned It Fallacy."
If you are looking down at the people who are worse-off than you for the source of our problems, you are missing the real story. It's tempting — and common — for people to do this. "The fault lies with poor people on welfare, the homeless, immigrants. The crime is the entitled minimum wage worker." But this is deeply incorrect. The minimum wage worker is at fault for complaining about being hungry? Nope. If someone can make $1 billion a year, we should be able to provide basic minimum living standards to people in our country. That's the right thing to do.
It's an American Attitude to believe that You're On Your Own, that you need to be tough, work hard, and just look out for yourself. Sadly, it's a bad idea, and there's many, many Americans who have a different attitude, one about Compassionate Community, with the type of society we should have.
Thomas Frank " Books " What's the Matter with Kansas?
What's The Matter With Kansas – The Movie What's the matter with America? What explains the dysfunction at the dark…www.tcfrank.com
Who Turned My Blue State Red?
IT is one of the central political puzzles of our time: Parts of the country that depend on the safety-net programs…www.nytimes.com
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Q: What is the purpose of generating an Entity into the Jhipster Gateway? I saw in many tutorials that we need to go back to gateway and generate an entity after generating a microservice application with the same entity.
Can someone explain me, the architectural benefits of doing so?
What is the goal of generating those entities again in Gateway?

A: One of the points of doing that is to implement the Backend for Frontend pattern.
Basically you proxy all calls from your front-end to your microservices through the gateway. For convenience reasons the frontend is packaged together with the gateway.
JHipster just adapted the exisiting entity generators from monoliths to let users generate the backend and front-end of an entity separately on microservices and gateways respectively. Of course this is an optional feature and you are free to use it the way you want.

A: You can use different ways for different purposes to reach the service a microservice is offering to you. As mentioned here you don't have to use AngularJS or Angular, but you can also use React and/or Ionic.
In general you can use more than one gateway to all or only a choice of microservices per gateway (a very good example implementing different gateways is shown here).