New research into the way in which we learn new skills finds that a single skill can be learned faster if its follow-through motion is consistent, but multiple skills can be learned simultaneously if the follow-through motion is varied.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and Plymouth University have shown that follow-through – such as when swinging a golf club or tennis racket – can help us to learn two different skills at once, or to learn a single skill faster. The research provides new insight into the way tasks are learned, and could have implications for rehabilitation, such as re-learning motor skills following a stroke.
The researchers found that the particular motor memory which is active and modifiable in the brain at any given time depends on both lead-in and follow-through movement, and that skills which may otherwise interfere can be learned at the same time if their follow-through motions are unique. The research is published today (8 January) in the journal Current Biology.
While follow-through in sports such as tennis or golf cannot affect the movement of the ball after it has been hit, it does serve two important purposes: it both helps maximise velocity or force at the point of impact, and helps prevent injuries by allowing a gradual slowdown of a movement.
Now, researchers have found a third important role for follow-through: it allows distinct motor memories to be learned. In other words, by practising the same action with different follow-throughs, different motor memories can be learned for a single movement.
If a new task, whether that is serving a tennis ball or learning a passage on a musical instrument, is repeated enough times, a motor memory of that task is developed. The brain is able to store, protect and reactivate this memory, quickly instructing the muscles to perform the task so that it can be performed seemingly without thinking.
The problem with learning similar but distinct tasks is that they can 'interfere' with each other in the brain. For example, tennis and racquetball are both racket sports. However, the strokes for the two sports are slightly different, as topspin is great for a tennis player, but not for a racquetball player. Despite this, in theory it should be possible to learn both sports independently. However, many people find it difficult to perform at a high level in both sports, due to interference between the two strokes.
In order to determine whether we learn a separate motor memory for each task, or a single motor memory for both, the researchers examined either the presence or absence of interference by having participants learn a 'reaching' task in the presence of two opposite force-fields.
Participants grasped the handle of a robotic interface and made a reaching movement through an opposing force-field to a central target, followed immediately by a second unopposed follow-through movement to one of two possible final targets. The direction of the force-field was changed, representing different tasks, and the researchers were able to examine whether the tasks are learned separately, in which case there would be no interference, or whether we learn the mean of the two opposing force-fields, in which case there would be complete interference.
The researchers found that the specific motor memory which is active at any given moment depends on the movement that will be made in the near future. When a follow-through movement was made that anticipated the force-field direction, there was a substantial reduction in interference. This suggests that different follow-throughs may activate distinct motor memories, allowing us to learn two different skills without them interfering, even when the rest of the movement is identical. However, while practising a variable follow-through can activate multiple motor memories, practising a consistent follow-through allowed for tasks to be learned much faster.
When practicing a new skill such as a tennis stroke, we may think that we do not need to care as much about controlling the variability after we hit the ball as it can't actually affect the movement of the ball itself. "However this research suggests that this variability has another very important point - that it reduces the speed of learning of the skill that is being practiced," said Franklin.
The research may also have implications for rehabilitation, such as re-learning skills after a stroke. When trying to re-learn skills after a stroke, many patients actually exhibit a great deal of variability in their movements. "Since we have shown that learning occurs faster with consistent movements, it may therefore be important to consider methods to reduce this variability in order to improve the speed of rehabilitation," said Dr Ian Howard of Plymouth University, the paper's lead author.


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import static org.assertj.core.api.Assertions.assertThat;

public class SearchInRotatedSortedArraySolutionTest {

    private SearchInRotatedSortedArraySolution solution;

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    public void setUp() {
        solution = new SearchInRotatedSortedArraySolution();
    }

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    public void searchTargetNotExistsCase1() {
        int result = solution.search(new int[]{4, 5, 6, 7, 0, 1, 2}, 3);

        assertThat(result).isEqualTo(-1);
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        class blocking_mail_queue final : public mail_box {
        public:
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            using queue_base_type = std::list<message>;

            using unique_lock = std::unique_lock<std::mutex>;
            using lock_guard = std::lock_guard<std::mutex>;
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            enqueue_result put(message&& m);

            message get();

            bool push_to_cache(messaging::message &&msg_ptr);

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Beverly Stokes
Weekly Songs
The Weekly Song
Why I'm STILL not submitting to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest
One year ago today, I wrote about why I wasn't submitting to the NPR Tiny Desk Contest. I was actually afraid to publish the post. I feared my opinion would be unpopular, and that there would be backlash.
The post ended up being surprisingly popular, quickly becoming the highest traffic moment I've ever had, both on social media and on my website.
I guess my disillusionment resonated with more people than I thought.
Everything I wrote then still holds true for me, and I'm not here to regurgitate. Here's the original post, if you're interested.
Still, the earth has traveled around the sun once more, and once more Bob Boilen and company are inviting all ye hardworking musicians of the trenches to setup your cameras, sit behind a desk, and shoot for your moment of stardom.
And I've realized I still have some unsaid thoughts on the matter.
Mostly, I've been reflecting on the music contests (NPR and otherwise) I've submitted to over the years. I've thrown my hat in my fair share of contests. Now that I've made a very public stance against them, I sometimes wonder: were all the contests I ever entered bad? Was entering always a waste of time?
Upon reflection, I realized that the answer contains a paradox.
Some undeniably good things came out of the contests I entered. The first time I ever made recordings of my music was so I could enter a contest. The same goes for press shots and videos. Over the years, contests forced me to hustle out improvements to my website, campaign on social media, and build my mailing list with greater fever than usual. I can honestly say that entering these contests moved me forward, even though I didn't win them.
So why stop entering them, if they've been useful in the past? This is the shortest answer I can come up with:
Contests moved me forward in the past because they forced me to take action that any serious musician should already be taking.
Contests didn't help me because I won them— they helped me because they gave me a swift kick in the pants to DO something. Something that I could have, should have been doing all along. Something that would move my music forward whether or not I won a prize or a tour or a once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity. This is where the paradox of contests begins:
If a contest is causing you to take action you wouldn't otherwise take, you're probably not what they're looking for.
If you need a contest to put out new content to your listeners, or finally create an email list, or write a new song, then it's probably fair to say that you aren't taking consistent, determined action on your music. If you're not taking consistent, determined action, then it's also fair to say that you're not really taking your music seriously. And if you're not taking your music seriously, why would a panel of judges?
Note: I say the above with no judgement. I have been in this position more often than not. Learning to take my own music-making seriously is an ongoing process, and I fall short on a regular basis.
Now for the other part of the paradox. As you may know, I have quite publicly announced my intention to write, record, and release a new song and video every week this year. Given this commitment, it would be all too easy for me to make one of these weekly videos do double duty as an NPR Tiny Desk Contest Submission. Just sit behind a desk and hit record, right? I'm going to make the video either way, right?
But here's the thing I've learned: once you start taking that consistent, determined action that contests used to inspire, two interesting things begin to happen.
First, you see contests for what they are. You aren't as easily hoodwinked into believing the marketing hype that you, humble unknown musician, have a shot at infinite glory.
Second, all the things you wanted out of the contest in the first place (better exposure, more listeners, more engagement, more content, etc) start to come true for you. Why? Because you are taking the action. And you realize you never needed the contest after all.
That's the second half of the paradox:
If you're already taking consistent, determined action to grow the reach of your music, the contest will lose its appeal.
A few final thoughts on the reason these contests exist in the first place:
There's nothing wrong with the people at NPR or the Tiny Desk Contest, or with marketing and positioning for that matter. Still, it's important to know that who they target with their marketing and who they're looking to pick as a winner are two very different subjects.
The Tiny Desk Contest marketing is geared toward unknown bands and artists seeking their big break. Bands so under the radar that the definition could include every human with a laptop and a ukulele. Boiled down to two words: Undiscovered Talent.
Is that really who they're looking for? Yes and no. Yes, the attention of the unwashed-aspiring-musician-masses is what the Tiny Desk Contest ultimately seeks. No, undiscovered talent isn't the primary factor in the winner they choose. How could it be? Undiscovered Talent is the largest possible common denominator: it will never be in true demand on its own.
So what are they looking for in their winners? Boiled down to two words: Exceptional Stories. Look at their past winners for the proof. Does your band have a truly exceptional story? Do you personally? Probably not. I sure don't. That doesn't make us bad musicians, it just means we probably aren't gonna win this one, no matter what desk we play behind.
But of course, the people at NPR really want you to believe you will win. That's why undiscovered talent is their catchphrase. And at the heart of it, that's the whole point of the contest.
It's not about lifting some unknown singer out of the masses and helping them achieve instant fame and fortune. It's about something much more practical.
Audience growth.
They want you, your sweaty bass player, and your Facebook friends to know that NPR Tiny Desk Concerts are a thing. They want you to tune in and care. Ultimately, they probably want you to pledge so you can get a tote bag. They want to remain a tastemaker in the world of American musical elitism, and they need listeners to do that. Appealing to the desires of aspiring musicians is the best way for them to secure a younger listening audience. Your ears are the ears they're after.
That's fine. Listen to the concerts (as I do). Love NPR. Pledge. Get that tote bag. And then get back to that consistent, determined action that is its own reward.
Fellow musicians, let's play the long game.
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We want to introduce you to Robin Greene, M.F.A., who is the creative writing instructor for our Oaxaca Women's Writing Retreat. Robin has a comprehensive and versatile writing and teaching background. In addition to writing and publishing poetry in major literary magazines and journals, she is also a published fiction and non-fiction writer. She has been teaching and coaching traditional and non-traditional adult students in university settings throughout her career. As editor of the highly respected Longleaf Press, she identifies and publishes emerging poets. Robin is described by students and colleagues as nurturing, understanding, supportive, very talented, and highly competent.
Robin Greene Curriculum Vita — Education, Teaching, Publications, Presentations
M.F.A., Writing, 1991, Vermont College of Fine Arts, (Norwich University), Montpelier, VT 05601
M.A., English, 1985, SUNY-Binghamton, Binghamton, NY 13901
B.A., English, 1975, University of Bridgeport, Bridgeport, CT 06602
Director, Writing Center, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC (2007-present)
Professor of English & Writing, Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC (2005-present)
Editor, Longleaf Press at Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC (1997-present)
Writing Consultant (creative & expository), Fayetteville area (1994-present)
Associate Professor of English, Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC (2002-2005)
Assistant Professor of English, Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC (1998-2002)
Instructor of English, Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC (1996-1998)
Instructor of English, Evening College at Methodist College (1991-1996)
English Faculty (Mentor) Empire State College, Binghamton Campus, Binghamton, NY (1987-1989)
Instructor, Continuing Education Department & Center for Distance Learning,
Empire State College, Binghamton Campus, Binghamton, NY (1987-1989)
Instructor, Tutor, Graduate Assistant, SUNY-Binghamton, Binghamton, NY (1983-1986)
English 100—Remedial English; English 101—Freshman Composition; English 102—Freshman
Literature and Composition; English 204—Genres of Creative Writing; English 207—Reviewing
Writing; English 320—Advanced Expository Writing; English 322—Business Writing; English
325—Creative Writing Poetry; English 416—Teaching College Composition; English 485—Advanced Creative Writing Poetry
Book Publications—Poetry:
Lateral Drift, Windows on History Press (2002)
Memories of Light, Harperprints (1991)
Book Publications—Nonfiction:
Real Birth, Women Share Their Stories, Generation Books (2000)
Book Publications—Fiction:
Augustus: Narrative of a Slave Woman, Plain View Press (forthcoming 2010)
Journal Publications—Poetry:
Literary Map of North Carolina, "Liberty" (2009)
The Ledge, "Shopping List" (2009)
The Ledge, "Swing Shift" (2009)
Mountain High, Traveling the Blue Ridge" (2008)
Poetica Magazine, "Dead Man Playing Bridge" (March 2008)
White Pelican Review, "What We Have" (April 2008)
Poetica Magazine, "Remission" (2007)
Sea, Sand, and Sail, anthology "Rockaway" (2007)
KAKALAK: An Anthology of Carolina Poets, "Walking Meditation" (2007)
Margaret Reid Anthology, "Impossible Arrangement" (2006)
The Teachers' Voice, "Fuck" (2006)
Conte "Beneath the Stones" (2006)
Conte, "Looking Glass Falls" (2006)
Illuminations, "Silver Chain" (2006)
Illuminations, "This Old Dress I Call Jewish" republished for anthology (2006)
KAKALAK: An Anthology of Carolina Poets, "My Best Friend Naked" (2006)
The Comstock Review, "My Life as a Poem" (2006)
Rockhurst Review, "This Old Dress I Call Jewish" (2005)
Tar Wolf Review, "Night Watching" ( 2005)
Heartlodge, "Born" (2005)
Poetry Motel, "Blackbirds" (2004)
White Pelican Review, "Trouble Is" (2004)
Buckle, "Anniversary Walk" (2003)
White Pelican Review, "Peripheral Vision" (2002)
FreeDOM, "Twenty Dollar Bill" (2002)
FreeDOM, "Eating Death" (2002)
Midday Reader, "The Necklace" (2002)
Midday Moon, "Obscene Caller" (2002)
Lonzie's Fried Chicken, "Thank You for Shopping Wal-Mart" (2001)
Sow's Ear, "My Son at Seventeen" (2001)
Asheville Poetry Review, "Everyone is Someone Else" (1999)
Storyboard 4, "Ama: The Women Divers of Japan" (1997)
The Chester H. Jones Annual Anthology, "Another Take on Creation" (1994)
The Farmer's Market, "At Liberty Veterinary Clinic" (1994)
Encodings, "Life of the Body" (1994)
Southern Poetry Review, "The Landscape of Desire" (1994)
The Charlotte Poetry Review, "Last Light," "Liberty, NC" (1993)
The Devil's Millhopper, "Kevin Last" (1992)
Carolina Quarterly, "Dehorning the Bull" (1992)
Circumference, "Trip to the City," "Regrets" (1991)
Vermont Times, "Night Walking" (1991)
Filtered Images: Anthology of Southern Women Writers, "Loose Photograph" (1991)
Midland Review, "The Sound Mm…" (1990)
Midland Review, "Confessions of a Witness" (1989)
Sequoia, "The Basilisk" (1987)
Poetry International, "Private Wars" (1980)
The Poet, "Going Home from the Out Islands" (1979)
Goblets, "My Distance with Lindgrin" (1976)
CT Entertainer, "Fractures" (1975)
Central CT State College Journal, "We Are Like Wednesday" (1975)
Anagnorisis, "Sometimes in Therapy," "In Response to the Weather" (1974)
Underleaf, "Time" (1973)
Publications—Nonfiction:
Village Rambler, "Begging Off" (2006)
FreeDOM, "Why One Professor Likes International Students in Her Classroom (2002)
Duke Gifted Letter, "Educating Dan—Taking Educational Risks" (2001)
Pregnancy Magazine, "Postpartum Depression—One Mother's Story" (2001)
Pregnancy Magazine "How to Write Your Own Birthing Story" (2001)
The Network News, "How I Found My Publisher: Networking at the NCWN Fall Conference" (1999)
Journey Proud, Anthology of Women Writers, "My Small Part of the World" (1994)
The Network News, "The Writer's Bookshelf" (1993)
Arts Line "Al Frego, Public Artist and Sculptor," (1993)
Interview, "Women's Voices, Women's Lives," NPR Fayetteville, NC affiliate (2003)
Interview, "The Women's Journal," NPR Fayetteville, NC affiliate (1999)
Commentary, "My Son in Key West," NPR affiliate, Chapel Hill, NC (1999)
Readings/Online Credits—Poetry/Nonfiction:
Methodist College faculty poetry reading, Fayetteville, NC (2006)
NC Arts Council, Featured Online "Poet of the Week" (2006)
Online Featured Writer, Longridge Writers' Group, Oregon (2005)
Open Gates Book Club, Fayetteville, NC (2003)
Lucy Daniels Foundation, Cary, NC (2003)
Barnes & Noble, Fayetteville, NC (2002)
Barnes & Noble, Durham, NC (2000)
The Country Bookshop, Southern Pines, NC (2000)
The Arts Council, Rocky Mount, NC (2000)
The Regulator Bookstore, Durham, NC (1999)
The Arts Council, Fayetteville, NC (1999)
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC (1998)
Henderson Arts Council, Henderson, NC (1997)
UNC Wilmington, Wilmington, NC (1997)
The North Carolina Writers' Network, Carborro, NC (1996)
SUNY-Binghamton, Binghamton, NY (1987)
Trinity College, CT (1975)
Mohegan Community College, CT (1975)
Wesleyan College, CT (1975)
Central Connecticut State College, CT (1975)
Quinnipiac College, CT (1975)
The Gunnery, CT (1975)
Connecticut College, CT (1975)
Mattatuck Community College, CT (1975)
Manchester Community College, CT (1975)
Yale University, CT (1975)
Workshops, Community Teaching, Conferences, Papers, and Community Service:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, annual conference, presenter: "Thinking outside the QEP Box" Atlanta, GA (2010)
Southeastern Association of Writing Centers, conference, presenter: "A Diversity of Needs" (2009)
Southeastern Association of Writing Centers, conference participant, Savannah, GA (2008)
Presenter: "How to Analyze Poetic Texts," Cumberland County Honors and A.P. English Teachers, Fayetteville, NC (February 2008)
Fayetteville Women's Conference, Fayetteville, NC: presented paper, "Still Her" (October 2007)
Weymouth Center for Arts and Humanities, Southern Pines, NC: writer-in-residence (2007)
North Carolina Poetry Society, Southern Pines, NC: workshop leader: "Present Tense Poetry" (2007)
Haymount United Methodist Church, Fayetteville, NC: guest lecturer: American Buddhism (2007)
Judge, 71st High School Poetry Contest, Fayetteville, NC (2005)
Wildacres Retreat Center, Little Switzerland, NC: invitation-only workshop/retreat participant (2005)
Spilman Conference, Virginia Military Institute, conference participant (2005)
Judge, Regional Arts Grants, Fayetteville/Cumberland County Arts Council, Fayetteville, NC (2005)
Judge, Regional Art Grants, Fayetteville/Cumberland County Arts Council, Fayetteville, NC (2004)
Selected Participant in NC Arts Council / Creative Capital Workshop: Strategic Development for Artists, Winston-Salem, NC (2004)
Judge, NC Arts Council, Literature Touring Directory, Raleigh, NC (2004)
Presenter: "Critical Reading of Informational Texts," Cumberland County, NC (2004)
Presenter: "How to Teach Effective Argumentation," Cumberland County, NC (2004)
Presenter: "Developing High School Literary," Cumberland County, NC (2004)
Selected Participant in NEA / NC Arts Council / Creative Capital Professional Development Workshop, Hendersonville, NC (2004)
Judge, Regional Arts Grants, NEA, in the field of literature, Fayetteville/Cumberland County Arts Council, Fayetteville, NC (2003)
Presenter: High School English Teachers: "What Students Need To Know," Cumberland County, NC (2003)
Presenter: All Faculty/Three All Day Seminars: "Writing for Success," Salemburg Elementary School, Sampson County, NC (2002-2003)
Presenter: "What High School English Teachers Need to Know about College English," Cumberland County Honors and A.P. English Teachers, Fayetteville, NC (2002)
Presenter: "How to Teach Poetry to High School Students," Cumberland County Honors & A.P. English Teachers, Fayetteville, NC (2002)
Guest Lecturer: The Art of Meditation, Fayetteville State Univ., Fayetteville, NC (2002)
Workshop Leader, "Poetry in Motion: the Process of Writing a Poem," North Carolina Poetry Society, Greenville, NC (2002)
Judge, Regional Arts Grants, NEA, in the field of literature, Fayetteville Arts Council, Fayetteville, NC (2001)
Presenter: Duke University, Gifted and Talented Conference, Durham, NC (2001)
Manuscript Editor, North Carolina Writers' Network, faculty, Charlotte, NC (2001)
Moderator, Site Coordinator, Blumenthal Writers and Readers Series, Methodist College (2000-03)
Awards Ceremony, Featured Speaker, Pine Forest Middle School, Fayetteville, NC (2001)
Workshop Presenter, "How to Teach Poetry to Teens" (Presentation for Youth Services Librarians) Cumberland Public Library, Fayetteville, NC (2001)
Co-founder Sandhills Dharma Group, Fayetteville, NC (2000)
Manuscript Editor, NC Writers' Network, faculty position, Raleigh, NC (2000)
Workshop Presenter, "Writing in the Classroom—How to Motivate our Kids," Salemburg Elementary School, Salemburg, NC (2000)
Featured Guest, Women's Studies Program, NC State University, Raleigh, NC (2000)
Judge, Harperprints Chapbook Contest, Chapel Hill, NC (2000)
Judge, Regional Arts Grants Awards, Fayetteville, NC (2000)
Workshop Presenter, "Approaches to the NC Fourth Grade Writing Test," Long Hill Elementary School, Fayetteville, NC (2000)
Workshop Presenter, "Integrating the Curriculum" Howard Hall School, Fayetteville, NC (1999)
Workshop Presenter, "Everything You Wanted to Know about Grammar but Were Afraid to Ask," Howard Hall School, Fayetteville, NC (1999)
Workshop Leader, "Writing in Context," Seabrook Elementary School, NC (1998)
Coordinator/Reader, "Mayday for the Arts" events, Fayetteville, NC (1997, 1998)
Poetry Workshop Leader, Women's Group, Grove View Terrace, Fayetteville, NC (1997)
Judge, Spelling Contest, St. Patrick's School, Fayetteville, NC (1996)
Presenter: "Teaching Creative Writing," Cross Creek Reading Council, Fayetteville, NC (1996)
Judge, Fayetteville Observer-Times Christmas Short Story Contest (1994)
Workshop Leader, Writers' Day, Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC (1994)
Visiting Writer, Partners in Education Program, Fayetteville, NC (1991-1997)
Workshop Instructor, poetry, Chapel Hill, NC (1994)
Writing Workshop Leader, Durham South High, Durham, NC (1992)
Workshop Leader, Poet, Methodist College, Fayetteville, NC (1993)
National Council of Teachers of English (2003-present)
North Carolina Writers' Network, (1992-present)
North Carolina Writers' Network Board of Trustees (1995-1998)
Southeastern Writing Center Association (2007-present)
International Writing Center Association (2007-present)
University Committee Service:
Tenure and Promotion committee / Chair of Quality Enhancement Plan committee, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Executive committee / Freshman Reading Selection committee,
Chair of Publications Committee / Academic Standards committee / Writing Across the Curriculum committee, Critical Thinking committee / various English and Writing Department search committees
Visiting Professor, University of Alexandru Ioan Cuza, Iasia Romania (2007)
Sabbatical awarded, Methodist University, (2007)
Professor of the Year, Methodist College, NC (2000)
Faculty Summer Research Grant recipient, Methodist College, NC (2000)
Blumenthal Writers and Readers Series, selected writer, NC (2000)
Southern Festival of Books, Nashville, TN, selected presenter, TN (1999)
Writer-in-Residence, MUSE Program, NC (1996, 1997)
First Place Winner, Chester H. Jones Foundation Poetry Award, National (1994)
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Mexico City (CDMX) is the capital and largest city of Mexico and the most-populous city in North America. Mexico's capital is both the oldest capital city in the Americas and one of two founded by indigenous people, the other being *Quito, Ecuador. The origins of Mexico City date back to 1325, when the Aztec capital city of Tenochtitlan was founded and later destroyed in 1521 by Spanish conqueror Hernan Cortes.
The *Historic Center (map) of Mexico City and the "floating gardens" of *Xochimilco in the southern borough have been declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. Landmarks in the Historic Center include the *Plaza de la Constitución (Zócalo, map), the main central square with its epoch-contrasting Spanish-era *Metropolitan Cathedral (map) and *National Palace (map), ancient Aztec temple ruins *Templo Mayor (map) and modern structures, all within a few steps of one another.
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– Thank you but, no thank you. It sounds like a dream concert for any artist: hosting the three-hour pre-telecast ceremony for the biggest musical night, the Grammys, which are scheduled for January 31.
But when it was offered to Tiffany Haddish, the comedian turned it down. The reason? She said she had to work for free. Worse yet, it would have to cover other work-related expenses, like hair, makeup and wardrobe.
"This should all come out of my pocket," she Told Variety. "I don't know if that means I might never be nominated again, but I think it's disrespectful." (Haddish is in the running for Best Comedy Album this year, his second nomination.)
The Recording Academy, a nonprofit organization that hosts the Grammys, is responsible for the pre-broadcast ceremony and says previous hosts played for free. But acting Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said in a video posted to Instagram. that it was wrong for the hiring manager to tell Haddish that the organization wouldn't even cover his expenses for the event.
"It was wrong," Mason said. "It was an error in judgment. It was in bad taste. And it was disrespectful.
The story recalls past examples in which Hollywood sadly underpaid female artists compared to their male counterparts. See: Michelle williams, Gillian anderson, Claire Foy, Octavia spencer, and too many others.
Plus, it's a serious black eye for the Recording Academy, which tries to shake up its reputation for being sexist, discriminatory and out of touch.
Not even a year ago, he put his very first female CEO, Deborah Dugan, on leave five months after hiring her because of a "formal allegation of misconduct." Dugan countered with a EEOC complaint However, his suspension was in retaliation for exposing sexual harassment, corrupt voting procedures and conflicts of interest between members of the organization's board of directors. At the time of deposit, the Academy did not respond directly to Dugan's claims, but this officially fired her in March after investigating his tenure within the organization, citing his "constant management gaps and failures".
The Academy had hired Dugan as she tried to clean up another mess. In 2018, then president Neil Portnow sparked a fierce flashback when he said more women needed "reinforcement" if they were to be recognized at the Grammys.
If the Academy seeks to overcome these scandals; To signal that he values female talent, whether among executives or record artists, asking Haddish to make his way onto the Grammys stage is clearly a step backwards.
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We are excited to share that Stand by Me has opened a brand new school in Dembi Dollo, in Ethiopia, and on 15th November 2013, 240 eager children and their families attended the opening ceremony. The classrooms are now buzzing with the excitement of the children enjoying their lessons and forming new friendships.
Our plan was to initially build four classrooms and begin a small school for the most vulnerable children in the area. However, God intervened and Stand by Me recently had the opportunity to purchase an existing school with an estimated value of over £300,000, for just £74,000. This was a wonderful day as not only does the school have 24 classrooms, nine acres of land, running water and an electrical supply, it was also in good condition so we have been able to open the school much sooner than we anticipated. This means we are now educating and caring for more children faster than we had hoped possible, bringing them the love of Jesus, hot meals and a good education.
The development of the school has continued at a fast pace and within weeks, the neediest children in the town have been identified and enrolled, and they have all been tested for HIV and checked for existing health issues. We are very impressed with the new staff and also the willingness of the people of Dembi Dollo to help us open our new school.
On the opening day, the children were delighted to receive a small bag each and an opportunity to select a gift from the table in the classroom. It was a new experience for many of them to be offered items such as chocolate, lollipops, underwear, fruit juice and balloons. When they realised they were allowed not just one item but something from each table, their eyes lit up and they began eagerly filling their bags with their special treats.
Today the children are attending school and receiving a good education and a hot meal each day, thanks to the generosity of our supporters.
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Q: M2Mqtt.NET-The client and server cannot communicate, because they do not possess a common algorithm I'm using M2Mqtt.NET to connect to a AWS IoT broker. When I try to connect, the exception The client and server cannot communicate, because they do not possess a common algorithm occurs.
Code:
//getting certificates from file
X509Certificate certRoot = X509Certificate.CreateFromCertFile("path/to/root.crt");
X509Certificate certClient = X509Certificate.CreateFromCertFile("path/to/client.crt");

//creating client
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Hanoi: Vietnam's beleaguered state-run shipbuilding company does not have enough money to make a $60m loan payment next week, and has asked foreign creditors for more time to pay, state-run media reported.
Nguyen Ngoc Su, chair of the Vietnam Shipbuilding Industry Group, is quoted in the online newspaper VietnamNet as saying that he informed creditors on December 10 that it will be impossible for the company to make the first repayment of principal due December 20 on a $600m loan from a group of creditors led by Credit Suisse.
"If Vinashin is cornered to default or go bankrupt, creditors of the $600 million will not collect a penny,'' Su said. "Both sides will lose. That's reality, there's no alternative. Generally speaking, we are of the view that the banks should not use tough measures on Vinashin during this very difficult situation.''
The government has said the company, one of Vietnam's largest known as Vinashin, is responsible for paying its own debts.
Moody's Investors Service cut Vietnam's credit rating on Wednesday, citing an increase in financial stress that is partly due to the near collapse of state-owned shipbuilder Vinashin.
The ratings agency said it lowered the Vietnam government's foreign currency bond rating to B1 from Ba3 and kept the outlook as negative, meaning the rating could be cut again. [16/12/10]


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HOUSTON, TX–-(Ammoland.com)- The group that kicked off the 3D printing of firearms has preemptively struck back against any new regulations by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), banning the sale of "80%" receivers.
Defense Distributed launched their new 0% receivers a week before Shot Show. The code for the 0% receivers will be available for the Ghost Gunner 3 without the need for expensive upgrades.
"The ATF unfinished receiver rule is irrelevant before even being published," Cody Wilson told AmmoLand News.
Defense Distributed is the brainchild of crypto-anarchist Cody Wilson. Mr. Wilson rose to fame for printing one of the first, if not the first, 3D-printed gun known as the "Liberator." The Liberator was a 3D-printed pistol that fired a .380 ACP round. It was named after the World War II-era pistol that the allies dropped over occupied France. He gained the moniker of "the most dangerous man in the world" for his pushing the boundaries of 3D printing.
Defense Distributed launched the Ghost Gunner as a way of defeating gun control. The Ghost Gunner is a home three-axis CNC capable of milling out an 80% AR-15 lower. The first machine took the user several hours to finish an AR-15 lower. The later version could complete the milling process in as little as 30 minutes. The latter machines could also finish Polymer80 Glock-based frames and 1911 frames.
Defense Distributed and Ghost Gunner have been the targets of anti-gun groups that disagree with the company's stance on liberty. Some states like New Jersey and California have attacked the group. The State Department also tried to block Defense Distributed from sharing its files online, claiming the group violated the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) by allowing people to download files from their website.
With new regulations coming down from the ATF soon surrounding unfinished frames and receivers, the company decided to demonstrate that you "can't stop the signal" by releasing the "Defense Distributed 0% receiver." The receiver will not be made up of a single part. It will consist of three sections.
Defense Distributed Zero Percent (0% ) Gun Receiver
Defense Distributed Zero Percent AR Gun Receivers
The current Ghost Gunner 3 is capable of taking a solid block of aluminum and milling out a receiver. There are no specialty tools needed to complete the process. The end-user will need to use a new fixture and three new bits. These new bits can be purchased at any hardware store or from Amazon.
This first section is the buffer ring bolt-on. This part consists of where the end-user would attach a buffer tube to the receiver. The item will be available on Ghost Gunner's website for an estimated price of about $85.
A bottom part is called the "grip face." It consists of part of the mag well, the trigger section, and the grip itself. This part will be included in the buffer ring package. The solid piece of aluminum will cost around $20, making the entire build cost on average $105, which is comparable to 80% receivers currently on the market.
The whole process only has seven operations that anyone can do with little to no skill. The total cutting time is around three hours. There is no need to add water cooling, but a spindle fan is needed, which worried me when I first learned of the 0% existence.
The Ghost Gunner will be at SHOT Show along with the 0% receiver.
With the launch of the Defense Distributed Zero Percent Gun Receivers, it seems destined that ATF and the anti-gun haters will have to ban raw blocks of Aluminium next.
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Norbert Zsigovits secured 2nd place in the EnduroGP World Cup for Enduro Team Hungary
2021. October 18. | Enduro Team Hungary (e), Márk Szőke, Motam Agency, Norbert Zsigovits
Enduro Team Hungary's Norbert Zsigovits achieved a historic success by claiming his second victory of the year to secure the overall 2nd place in the EnduroGP Open 4S World Cup. His teammate Márk Szőke finished 6th and 5th in the races held in Langeac, France.
The Hungarian anthem was once again played at the EnduroGP for Norbert Zsigovits, celebrating his success in the Open 4S World Cup at Langeac in France. It was the second time this year that the athlete from Csákánydoroszló had the chance to stand on the top step of the podium. This also meant that he finished 2nd in the category's overall classification, which is the best result realistically achievable considering that Enduro Team Hungary only joined the field from the second round of this season.
For the KTM EXC rider, the test on the hard, rocky mountainous terrain was more favourable than last week's environment on the sandy tracks, reminding him more of his summer races in the Austrian championship. He was already fighting for victory on Saturday, he ended up 2nd and on Sunday it finally came together. The programme started as usual with a super test for the riders on Friday.
"Saturday went well, it was still quite cold in the morning and the sun was shining on the cross test, so it was important to know the course very well. I fell off the bike on the enduro test, it didn't go as well as I expected. I was 2nd in my category after the first lap and my goal for the second lap was to keep that position, I didn't want to take any risks so I was able to get 2nd place with a safe, steady pace. This also secured my advantage in the championship."
"The plan was similar for Day 2, but the tests didn't turn out so well on Lap 1, then I fell off the bike again in the enduro test, leaving me more than 20 seconds behind in 2nd place. I was aiming to keep 2nd place, and in the cross test I was a little bit closer to the leader. In the enduro test, I managed to do a very good time and my Belgian opponent made a mistake and I got ahead of him. Before the last timed test, I was in the lead, I tried to give it my best and managed to win my category by 5 seconds. I didn't think it could happen, but I'm happy that we could finish the season with another win."
"I finished 2nd in the World Cup in the four-stroke category, I'm very happy and I would like to thank all my helpers and sponsors for having me here, my team, Enduro Team Hungary and MOTAM. It was a huge sacrifice from everyone and I hope I was able to repay them," said Norbert Zsigovits after the award ceremony on Sunday.
Márk Szőke was hampered by technical problems
Since the previous round in Portugal, Enduro Team Hungary has entered two riders after Márk Szőke managed to recover from his injuries and returned to the Open 2S category on his Sherco SE300 Racing. He finished the first day in 6th place and on Sunday he was classified 5th.
"There were a lot of mistakes and I gave my mechanic, Zoltán Kubik a lot of work. On Saturday I finished 6th, on Sunday I managed to run an absolute 2nd best time in the cross test with a gap of only 0.05 seconds, at that time I thought I could move up, but in the next two tests I had some minor mistakes and ended up 5th.
"Norbie and Márk were fully up to the task; they were not late, did not do any mistakes, the maintenance of the bikes was also seamless and they always knew what they had to do. Although the frontrunners were a bit further away from us, the guys managed to get significantly closer to their fastest opponents and they had promising performances as well. They need to gain experience but now they know what to expect and how a world championship race weekend goes and they can be even more prepared for the next round. It is possible that we may witness even more success but this is a very decent result for a first attempt."
"Compared to the Portuguese race, the track was better suited for my opponents, but I was happy that the time difference between us was much smaller. I had a dangerous accident during the first day, I'm glad I didn't get injured, I finished the race and gained experience. I hope to use this to make next year better. Thanks to Ádám Hadobás and Tamás Őry for putting together this great team, it feels good to have represented Hungary," said Márk Szőke.
Preparations are underway for the future
Ádám Hadobás, Team Principal of Enduro Team Hungary, added that the race in Langeac, France, was unique because the motorsports enthusiasts created a festival atmosphere. He pointed out that the competition was very close in the Open 2S category, but Márk Szőke still held his own, while Norbert Zsigovits had to keep a close eye on his Belgian rival in the fight for 2nd place in the Open 4S category.
"This was the first season for Enduro Team Hungary, we were in our infancy at the beginning and were just feeling our way around to see what we could do. I was secretly hoping that we could finish the series with a result like this. The dream came true, but unfortunately bad things happened, especially Márk Szőke's injury. If not for that, Márk could have finished in a very good position in the championship. Thank you all for your trust, we are looking forward to next year," summarized Ádám Hadobás, Team Principal of Enduro Team Hungary.
Tamás Őry, Managing Director of Truck Race Promotion, Racingline.hu and Motorsport Talent Management, the company that helped to set up and run the team, also travelled to Langeac, France, where he met with other teams and promoter representatives to discuss future plans and opportunities, in addition to supporting Enduro Team Hungary. He said that the team had achieved a great success for the whole Hungarian enduro sport by finishing 2nd in the World Cup and that many people in the sport would like to see a bright future for the category in Hungary.
"Looking back at this year, it is clear that the effort that MOTAM has put into this project has already started to produce great international results. This is why MOTAM was created, to help Hungarian athletes achieve excellent international results. We have taken the first step, we believe in this work and I feel that the athletes have confidence in us," said Tamás Őry, Managing Director of MOTAM.


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Gillespie has 28, lifts No. 19 Villanova over DePaul 79-64
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CHICAGO (AP) Collin Gillespie scored a season-high 28 points, and No. 19 Villanova beat DePaul 79-64 on Saturday.
After a slow start, Gillespie shot 5 of 9 and went 5 of 5 at the free throw line in the second half as the Wildcats (11-4, 4-1 Big East) earned their fourth straight win. Gillespie also added a team-high four assists and four rebounds.
"I was just playing off our concepts and our habits, taking the open shots that I got," Gillespie said. "Trying to get other guys shots going down."
Justin Moore scored 21 points for the Wildcats on 5-of-10 shooting, along with seven rebounds, while Eric Dixon and Caleb Daniels chipped in with 11 and nine points, respectively.
The Blue Demons (9-5, 0-4 Big East) got a career-high 34 points from guard Javon Freeman-Liberty, who was explosive in the first half, scoring 22 points on 7-of-11 shooting and hitting three 3s. He also had six rebounds and three steals.
A 3-pointer from Daniels and a basket inside from Gillespie gave the Wildcats a 28-24 lead in the first half, but the Blue Demons closed with a 13-4 run to take a 37-32 lead into the break.
"Our guys, they really respect DePaul," Villanova coach Jay Wright said. "They'll go through a game like this and they'll watch the first half, we were in trouble. We didn't come in and yell or anything. We know (DePaul) is good. Our players, I think, have a humility and intelligence about them to understand that if you're not playing your best against any team in this league, you're going to get beaten."
DePaul missed 11 of its first 12 shots in the second half to squander the lead.
DePaul guard David Jones reached double figures, scoring 12 points, but went 3 of 11 and 1 of 5 from 3-point range as the Wildcats held the Blue Demons to 25% shooting in the second half.
"Just taking pride in defense," Moore said. "In the first half, we weren't locked in as much. It's all five guys, not just the person on the ball. So we were focused on loading to (Freeman-Liberty) and making sure he didn't get easy drives one-on-one."
Gillespie pulled up from distance and nailed a 3 to give the Wildcats a 10-point lead with 12:45 to play, although DePaul pulled within four points on a Yor Anei layup with 9:08 to go.
Some timely dunks from Daniels and Dixon and shooting 20 of 22 at the free throw line helped Villanova protect its lead.
The Blue Demons have now lost 21 straight games to the Wildcats, dating back to 2008.
Villanova: The Wildcats have won four games in a row after dropping back-to-back games at Baylor and Creighton in December. The victory helps them keep up with Providence atop the Big East. The Wildcats' experienced lineup should have the mettle to contend for the conference title.
DePaul: After a 9-1 start and nonconference wins over Rutgers and Louisville, the Blue Demons have dropped four straight games since beginning Big East play. The schedule doesn't get any easier, with looming home matchups against No. 24 Seton Hall on Thursday and No. 22 Xavier on Jan. 19.
Villanova travels to No. 22 Xavier on Wednesday.
DePaul is at Marquette on Tuesday.


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This is a subject that huge numbers of gamers feel strongly about, but are terrified of saying out loud. After all, we now live in an age where the pop-culture mainstream has decided that games are fascinating — but only the "complex," socially nuanced ones. Everyone moons over Will Wright's emotionally sophisticated Sims , and his impending, world-modeling Spore . Critics gush over the social valences of life inside World of Warcraft , or the cinematic scope of the Final Fantasy series, or the massive forking narratives of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion . But when it comes to shooters — the Cro-Magnon sector of the gaming world? Everyone recoils. If only gamers would grow up, sigh the pundits, these infantile titles would finally vanish, and gaming would finally be respectable.
Everyone blathered on and on about the immersive story, the fleshed-out characters, the great script, yadda yadda. But that wasn't why they played it. No, they played it because of what the designers called the game's ability to deliver "30 seconds of fun," over and over again. And those 30 seconds didn't consist of moderating a frickin' guild meeting, if you know what I mean. Nosiree: They consisted of wasting every last freaky alien that wandered anywhere near your muzzle.
That's not to say first-person shooters are critic-proof; a crappy game can't hide behind Thompson's argument. There are still good shooters and annoyingly overpraised ones. But one of the main reasons for playing video games is they let you do things you can't do in real life. Things like blowing *%@$ up. Nothing wrong with that.


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The most common types of surfboards
Surfboards are constantly evolving, and there are multiple board designs for a broad range of environments. Discover the most popular types of surfboards.
The world offers an infinite spectrum of waves, and that is why there is a wide range of surfboard designs, templates, and shapes. Today, brands and craftsmen develop anything you can think of.
You'll find retro surfboards, hybrid models, high-performance boards, vintage logs, and big wave surfing machines. As in almost everything in surfing, different shapes result in various surfing experiences.
However, modern surfboard shaping works around seven main templates: shortboards, longboards, fish boards, malibu/funboards, guns, tow-in boards, and stand-up paddleboards.
Only then come the elements of the surfboard design: outline, length, width, nose shape, tail shape, thickness, rocker, bottom curves, rails, fin setup, and volume.
The Shortboard
The shortboard is the classic surfboard born out of the so-called shortboard revolution, when Bob McTavish, Nat Young, and Dick Brewer radically transformed the 9'6'' longboards into 6'6'' surfboards.
Shortboards are the most popular surfboard template in the world right now. If you visit a popular surfing beach, you'll find out that 95 percent of the surfers are riding boards between 5'5'' and 6'5''.
A shortboard can be difficult to paddle, but it is easier to duck dive comparing with a longboard. Shortboards are also easier to turn and will respond quickly in critical moments and sections of the wave.
The most common fin setup used in shortboards is the thruster (tri-fin) system.
The Longboard
The first surfboard of the modern era was a longboard. As the name suggests, longboards are long surfboards. Longboards are typically over 9', feature a rounded or blunt nose, plenty of forward width, and wide tails.
Longboards have a lot of foam volume and are highly buoyant. As a result, they're easy to paddle and will enter any wave quickly. The longboard is the perfect craft for small surf because they plane very well in sloppy, summer waves.
Longboards are quite stable and can be ridden on the nose, but they're difficult and slow to turn. However, they reflect a tradition, a style, and a statement in the history of surfing.
The Fish
Fish surfboards are similar to shortboards, but they tend to be wider from nose to tail, and smaller in length. Because of their width and low rocker, they plane better and generate a lot of speed in small-to-medium waves.
The fish model was designed by Steve Lis, a kneeboarder from San Diego, in 1967. These small and fast surfboards also feature a fish-inspired tail and are frequently ridden with a twin-fin setup.
One of the most popular fish models is the 1980 Retro Twin Fin by Mark Richards, a magic contest surfboard that helped the Australian win four world titles between 1979 and 1983.
The Malibu/Funboard
A malibu, also known as funboard, is a blend between a longboard and a shortboard. They are a favorite type of board between beginners and heavier surfers, but they can also be a backup option for experienced riders who enjoy having fun in small summer conditions.
Malibus typically range from 6' to 8', and are forgiving boards in ankle-to-waist high waves.
Guns are large shortboards shaped for extreme surfing conditions. Big wave surfing pioneer Pat Curren is widely considered the father of the gun. He was one of the first surfers to challenge Waimea Bay, in Hawaii.
Big wave guns are quite easy to paddle and will enter fast, big wave quickly but, because they're big, they're not easy to turn. They usually feature a pintail, and the length varies from 7' to 12'.
Big wave surfing boards have a narrow nose and are often equipped with a thruster fin setup.
The Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP)
A stand-up paddleboard is similar to a longboard, but it was inspired by ancient Hawaiian and African water practices. SUP surfers use a paddle to propel the board across through the water.
SUPs are thick, wide, and built from epoxy and fiberglass. They typically range from 9' to 12, and are also available in inflatable version.
Stand-up paddleboards allow users to surf small-to-medium waves, but they can also be enjoyed in flat water spots, including lakes, rivers, and canals.
The Tow-In Board
With the advent of jet ski-assisted big wave surfing, there was a need for short, narrow and low area boards. The tow-in model was introduced in the early 1990s by Dick Brewer and first tested by Laird Hamilton.
Tow-in boards are equipped with a small quad or thruster fin setup, foot straps, and are heavier than standard surfboards. Traditionally, tow boards feature pin or swallow tails, and range between 6' and 6'6''.
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Global Hawk ISR operations to be supported under contract with DCS
Emma Helfrich
Technology Editor
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. DCS Corporation, a company offering technology, engineering, and management solutions to government agencies in the Department of Defense, has won a five-year, $48 million prime task order to support the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Special Operations Forces (ISR/SOF) Directorate's Global Hawk Division under the Air Force's EPASS program.
According to the company, DCS will aim to provide a range of acquisition, engineering, scientific, research, finance, and administrative support for U.S. Air Force aircraft research, development, production, life cycle acquisition, and sustainment activities as well as Foreign Military Sales support.
Full contract performance commenced November 2020, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB), Ohio, and Robins AFB, Georgia. Officials claim that this effort is expected to comprise 44 personnel from DCS and subcontractors Abacus, Imagintel, MAG Aerospace, Sumaria, and WBB.
Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft with an integrated sensor suite that is intended to provide global all weather, day, or night ISR capability. The Global Hawk mission is to provide a broad spectrum of ISR collection capability to support joint combatant forces. The Global Hawk is designed to provide persistent near-real-time coverage using imagery intelligence, signals intelligence, and moving target indicator sensors.
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Малое Скретнее Раменье — деревня в Кичменгско-Городецком районе Вологодской области.

Входит в состав Енангского сельского поселения, с точки зрения административно-территориального деления — в Нижнеенангский сельсовет.

Расстояние по автодороге до районного центра Кичменгского Городка — 62 км, до центра муниципального образования Нижнего Енангска — 10 км. Ближайшие населённые пункты — Климовщина, Большое Скретнее Раменье, Митино.

По данным переписи в 2002 году постоянного населения не было.

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I am grateful to be a Schulich Leader. My first year at University has been surprising to me. I was anticipating my program to be quite challenging academically, however, it was not unreasonable and I ought to have engaged myself in more extra-curricular activities. This year has been quite informative for me, getting a feel for University life and learning a bit more about my program options. Unexpectedly, my favourite class was Economics. I have already found the knowledge helpful in understanding current events on a deeper level, and the economic language is useful in explaining many things outside of economics. This next year I plan to continue in the College of Agriculture, pursuing a degree in horticultural science.
This summer, I plan to complete designing and constructing an experimental aquaponics system that I started last summer. Although I'll likely not start operating it until next summer, I look forward to doing some research on how to optimize a system to not waste nutrients. As I did last summer, I have again leased a plot at a community garden. I enjoy gardening quite well and continue to gain an appreciation of horticulture and small-scale farming as I interact with the other gardeners. It's a pleasure to be able to meet such a variety of people and learn from new immigrants growing herbs from back home, elderly Ukrainian women deterring gophers from their beets, and young children fascinated by the climbing pole-beans.
This summer, the Schulich Leader Scholarship is affording me the time to pursue my interest of videography. I am thankful to be a Schulich leader and look forward to where the next academic year will take me.


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This Heart of AngelStar Figurine is an Angel holding pure white daisies, with a soft smile. She is uniquely detailed with glittering rhinestones. Her skirt reads "A DAUGHTER is a gift of love" and her heart-shaped wings are a subtle reminder of love. This serene beauty is a wonderful way to celebrate the Angels in your life. Figurine measures 15cms (6 inches) high, and is made of high quality resin stone. It comes packaged in a retail box with images of the angel that is inside.


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Batman Blues: Another Story from The Maya
Murphy phased to the rooftop and tapped on his Tag. His B-52 tube half stack appeared. Next to it was his custom Les Paul on a guitar stand. He plugged in the guitar and wailed into the night. The notes were warm and resonant.
He stood on top of the building, plugged in and playing. The moon hung above him, the city twinkling in all its Gothic beauty. Rooftops and skyscrapers spread as far as the eye could see, street canyons with rivers of traffic and the sounds of civilization.
He played to it all, improvising. The music sailed over spires and kissed the moon. E scale, ascending with hammer-ons, back down with pull-offs, bends, slides, chords, half-chords. The music was as full and rich as chocolate cake, a beautiful and sad and powerful sound.
He waited and waited, then he felt movement behind him and turned around, his fingers trolling the A-minor scale.
"You've improved," said a low voice.
"I've been practicing," said Murphy. "Had a lot of time lately."
"Good for you for not just downloading it," said the voice.
A figure stepped out of the shadows like a secret being told. He was tall and powerful-looking. He wore a black suit of tactical armor with a long black cape and a black cowl with pointy little ears on top that covered everything but his nose, mouth and chin.
"How's life?" Murphy asked him.
"Actually, not bad," said the man. His voice was strong, gravelly, as resonant as the bass end of the Les Paul. "Everyone's locked up. Only crimes being committed are petty theft and things like that. The only reason I'm out tonight is because I wanted to enjoy the moon."
Murphy wailed another blues lick. It bounced off the canyons of skyscrapers. The wind tasted like dust. The rooftop they stood on was full of old crates and rolls of fencing.
"Good to hear," said Murphy. He looked up at the full moon. "It is a nice moon tonight."
"Not great," said Murphy. "Lost my Suitorship at the Palace."
"Got white-feathered," said Murphy. "Couldn't win my first Trial. I went through five Anodynes. Each one got harder. Used all my cheats… just didn't believe in myself enough I guess."
"Can you try again?"
"Not for another year. And even then it's going to be tricky. Once you get white-feathered, it's like bad credit. They never forget you had it."
He fingered another blues riff. He liked to think of his Les Paul as a woman he was feeling up, making her cry out, touching her in all the right ways, getting all the right noises out of her, in ways only he knew how. He wanted to name her, but couldn't think of a name that did her justice.
"The Auburn Palace is overrated," said the man. "People go there because they've heard of it and because people are slaves to their desire. They overindulge, find out it doesn't fill the hole inside them, and then they stop going. It's like anything else."
"That's true," said Murphy, his fingers tickling the guitar neck.
"There's so much more to existence than… that."
"I know," said Murphy. "It just sucks to lose."
"Everyone loses," said the man. "You'll try again in a year. And until then, you play some decent guitar, all on your own. No Maya help. You're learning it all on your own power. Not many people bother doing that these days."
"I'm glad you're here, Batman," said Murphy.
The city glittered and groaned all around them and Murphy sent notes of blue and black out into its every crack and corner, where they scattered, brilliantly, into nothing.


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Counseling Degrees & Licenses in South Carolina
Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in South Carolina: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
South Carolina Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors, and Psycho-Educational Specialists
South Carolina issues credentials for Professional Counselors (LPCs) and Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates). Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education.
Candidates for LPC Associate licensure must:
Pass the NCE or NCMHCE exam
Complete the Plan and Arrangements for Clinical Supervision of Post-Master's Clinical Experience in Counseling
Submit a completed application and education review form
Pay a $170 application fee and $150 licensing fee
Provide official transcripts demonstrating a master's degree in counseling from a regionally accredited institution, with at least 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours. The program must also have a 100-hour practicum and meet course requirements in nine areas. If the candidate wishes to have a greater scope of practice as a LPC Associate, then a 600-hour internship is also required.
Show proof of right to work in the US
To be licensed as an LPC, applicants must meet the above requirements in addition to completing 1,500 hours of supervised clinical work experience over two years. The hours must be direct counseling with individuals, couples, families or groups. Of those hours, 150 must include direct supervision.
LPC and LPC Associate licenses in South Carolina are valid for two years.
Renewals cost $150 and must be accompanied by an application and proof of 40 hours of continuing education credits, six of which must be in ethics
School Counseling Licenses in South Carolina
South Carolina Department of Education
The South Carolina Department of Education issues School Counselor/Guidance- Elementary and Secondary certificates.
The requirements for an initial certificate are:
Pass the Praxis Professional School Counselor exam
Have a master's degree or higher in school counseling
To advance from an initial to a professional certificate, school counselors must:
Complete the Assisting, Developing, and Evaluating Professional Teaching (ADEPT) program
Complete the ADEPT summative evaluation process
Once a school counselor has met all the requirements, advancement happens automatically.
Initial school counselor certificates issued in South Carolina are valid for three years and may not be renewed.
Professional certificates are valid for five years. School counselors with professional certificates must complete 120 renewal credits per renewal cycle.
Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in South Carolina
South Carolina Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (SCAADAC)
The South Carolina Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (SCAADAC) certifies Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC) and Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselors (AADC).
ADC certification eligibility includes:
An online application
A bachelor's degree or higher in human services from a regionally accredited institution
Signed South Carolina Certification Ethical Standards.
Two years and at least 4,000 hours of work experience in drug and alcohol counseling
300 hours of education and training the four domains of addiction counseling
200 hours of clinical supervision in the four domains of addiction counseling (at least ten hours in each domain)
Three hours of continuing education in HIV/AIDS and six hours in ethics
An Evaluator's Statement from a current clinical supervisor
Job description for current employment
Passing score on the ADC from IC&RC
Passing an oral exam if the candidate has a bachelor's degree
$175 oral exam fee and $225 application fee
If the applicant has a bachelor's degree, then a Narrative Philosophy of Addictions Treatment and a sample case are required. This is not required if the applicant has a graduate degree.
Requirements for AADC certification includes:
Signed South Carolina Certification Ethical Standards
Four years and at least 8,000 hour of work experience in drug and alcohol counseling
An Evaluator's Statement from current clinical supervisor
Passing the AADC from IC&RC
Passing an oral exam if the candidate only has a bachelor's degree. This is not required if the applicant has a graduate degree.
$225 application fee
ADC and AADC certificate holders in South Carolina must renew every two years.
Counselors must complete 40 hours of continuing education per renewal cycle. There must be at least six hours in ethics and for at least 20 of the hours the counselors must be an attendee. Renewals cost $225.
Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in South Carolina
Rehabilitation counselors in South Carolina must be either Professional Counselors (LPCs) or Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates). Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education.
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in South Carolina
Currently, there are no state certification or licensing requirements for applied behavior analysts in South Carolina.
However, holding a BCBA certification and maintaining membership with the South Carolina Association for Behavior Analysis can help with employment opportunities or job advancement.
Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in South Carolina
South Carolina issues Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (LMFT Intern) licenses. Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education.
Candidates for LMFT Associate licensure must:
Pass the AMFTRB exam
Pay $170 application fee and $150 licensing fee
Provide official transcripts demonstrating a master's degree in marriage and family therapy from a regionally accredited institution, including a 300-hour practicum (if the candidate wishes to have a greater scope of practice as an LMFT Associate, then a 600-hour internship is required)
Provide proof of right to work in the US
To be licensed as an LMFT, applicants must meet the above requirements, in addition to:
Completing 1,500 hours of supervised clinical work experience over two years (150 must include direct supervision)
LMFT and LMFT Associate licenses in South Carolina are valid for two years.
Renewals cost $150 and must be accompanied by an application and proof of 40 hours of continuing education credits, six of which must be in ethics.
Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in South Carolina
Child therapists in South Carolina must be either Professional Counselors (LPCs) or Professional Counselor Associates (LPC Associates). Licensing is done through the Center for Credentialing and Education.


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Harrison Lake is located in Glacier National Park, in the U. S. state of Montana. Harrison Lake is  long. Near the eastern end of the lake is the Harrison Lake Patrol Cabin, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

See also
List of lakes in Flathead County, Montana (A-L)

References

Lakes of Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Lakes of Flathead County, Montana