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Brazil – @GoalkeeperHelp
Rob Parker May 6, 2014 Brazil – @GoalkeeperHelp2014-05-26T11:28:32+01:00
To say the pressure on a host country to win the World Cup is hard, imagine being Brazil where you are expected to win every match, tournament, and title possible. Now we know the focus on Brazil, is goal scorers, and not goalkeepers, but all of us here at Complete Keeper, really know who is the last line of defense and first line of offense. I'm sure we don't have many Brazilian followers, since no one really wants to be a goalkeeper anyway. A recent article by Yahoo! stated, " The first thing Brazilian kids often do before pick-up games is play "rock, scissors, paper" to decide who gets stuck in goal. With so many outstanding strikers and midfielders in Brazilian history, few chose keepers as their childhood idols."( http://news.yahoo.com/brazil-pays-price-lack-goalkeeping-culture-024906321.html)
In the land of Pele and now Neymar and Oscar, everyone thinks of goals and more goals, but not goalkeepers. As a young 14 year old stateside in 1994, I was watching Taffarel and thought wow what a job it must be to play goalkeeper for Brazil with Romario and Dunga in front of you. Your team scores goals and frustrates opponents, so you pretty much stand around. Well goalkeepers do not have the luxury of doing nothing in fact, many folks forget to mention the likes of a goalkeeper like Taffarel and Felix, who both had solid careers in the nets for Brazil, but as we as goalkeepers know, everyone loves the ones scoring the goals.
Felix called "Paper" in his playing days, was only after his death, recognized for the key save and part he had in the 1970 group match 1-0 Win over England. (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/felix-goalkeeper-in-brazils-greatest-football-team-8099842.html)
Zetti, Taffarel's back up in the 94 Brazilian World Cup squad, has started his own goalkeeping academy as a way to try and change this view. "If the kid is good enough with the ball, probably he will not want to play in goal," Zetti stated. Zetti also explains part of the lack of a goalkeeping stronghold, "Brazil long neglected to take goalkeeping seriously, he explained. Teams didn't hire trainers for that position, so goalkeepers couldn't match strikers and midfielders for quality." (http://news.yahoo.com/brazil-pays-price-lack-goalkeeping-culture-024906321.html) This issue has been discussed on Twitter as fellow coaches discuss the need for specialized training and development of our goalkeepers too, yet clubs do not necessarily see the importance that they take in the development of their outfield players.
If you had told me at that same time in 1994 that an American goalkeeper would be captaining an English Premier League team in Everton and a Brazilian goalkeeper would be the big signing for a Canadian team playing in Major League Soccer, I would have laughed. Many question why Julio Cesar would take a loan to Toronto FC, but it is Cesar who is having the last laugh. Brazilian National Team Coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, named Cesar as one of his four captains for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. As a goalkeeper you want to lead your team and now have a chance to make youth want to be Cesar instead of being Neymar, as they look to advance past the group stages against Croatia, Mexico, and Cameroon.
Julio Cesar, 35, playing on loan for TorontoFC (MLS-USA) will be Brazil's number one once again in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. This is his third World Cup after being a reserve in 2006, then the number one in South Africa 2010, and while he made saves to keep Brazil in the matches, many Brazilians will remember him failing to clear away a shot in Brazil's 2-1 loss to the Dutch, knocking the Brazilians out of a chance to raise the cup. Cesar spent 7 years with Inter Milan (Italy) and along with Buffon were the only two keepers named as finalist for the Ballon d'Or. He was given the Golden Glove in the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. After his time in Milan, he made a move to Queens Park Rangers (England) where he played in 27 matches, but after their relegation we saw him move to TorontoFC where he is currently on loan. At the time of this writing he has played all six matches with TorontoFC where he is 3-3, giving up 7 goals on 22 shots for a 1.17 GAA, and 2 shutouts. I believe that Julio Cesar's greatest asset to this Brazilian team is his leadership ability on and off of the field, plus the fact that this is his third World Cup will bring even more leadership as he carries the burden of protecting the goal in his country. He does well to be a shot stopper, relies on his hands versus boxing away balls. He has the trust in his hand and is proactive in reading the game, coming far off his line to collect services before forwards get to them. The biggest weakness I see for Cesar is the fact that he is a Brazilian goalkeeper, and if the Brazilians win, well everyone will remember who scored the goals, and if they lose, well all the blame will be put on Cesar for allowing the goal. He wears Reusch gloves despite Brazil being a Nike sponsored squad. Some highlights of Cesar can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rijKMtyDtXE
Diego Alves , 28, despite his thoughts (see a little later) I pick him to be the number two for Brazil behind Cesar. Will he be the heir apparent, or spend his time as a back-up to this year's starter, and then helping bring in the future Brazilian goalkeeper? Alves currently plays for Valencia (Spain) with possible links to replace Valdes at Barcelona He made his senior national team appearance in November 2011 with a 2-0 win over Gabon. He has made seven international appearances for the senior team. An area of strength for Alves is his Penalty Saving expertise where he has 13 saves in 27 shots (48%) almost 1 out of every two shots he is saving in La Liga, stuffing the likes Ronaldo and Messi, makes you do a double take. At this time playing in La Liga he is the only Brazilian goalkeeper playing in a major European League. This top level play has not gone unnoticed by Alves, who stated, "The goalkeeper position is sometimes very linked to other factors than pitch performances," Alves reckons. "I respect Scolari's choice, although I must say it was a bit puzzling to be left out." Even as I pick him to be the number 2, Alves doesn't share the same optimism. "There a lot of great goalkeepers in Brazil at the moment," he notes. "We might not have a lot of guys playing in Europe now because Brazilian football has more competitive wages now. For me, however, coming to Europe was a huge technical and personal leap. I don't think I will be picked for the World Cup and I wish all the guys the best of luck. They deserve it."( http://www.espnfc.com/blog/_/name/futebolbrasil/id/1007?cc=5901
The weaknesses pointed out for him is his positioning in the goal. Sometimes he doesn't hold as well as you would think he should, but again he's in the La Liga and I'm writing this article right now. Alves wears Reusch gloves just like Cesar.
Just like many other squads including my Yanks, there are three possible folks for the third roster spot, and maybe two of them make the roster with Alves as the odd man out, which would leave me scratching my bald goalkeeper head, but that's the way it goes sometimes. Jefferson (Age-31) Botafogo (Brazil) (wearing Nike Gloves, and another brand that I had not seen before) and his nine international appearances may give him the nod ahead of Victor (Age-31) Atletico Mineiro (Brazil) (wears Adidas gloves) 6 international appearances, and Diego Cavalieri (Age-31) Palmeiras (Brazil) (Reusch gloves, but I also saw photos of him in Rinat gloves) 3 international appearances, plus Diego holds Italian and Brazilian passports. The interesting fact is all three of the possible threes are 31 and all three play for Brazilian Clubs, so where do we look at the future of Brazil if they don't bring up a younger keeper, who can get the experience of sitting on the bench for a World Cup in his home country, perhaps Gabriel (24) or Neto (21) who have played for the U-23 team.
Regardless of the goalkeeper, no one except goalkeepers will remember them if they win the Cup, and everyone will know the goal they gave up that cost them the Cup.
Brazil, CK World Cup
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org.primaresearch.dla.page.layout.physical.text.graphemes

Class GraphemeElementImpl

java.lang.Object

org.primaresearch.dla.page.layout.physical.text.graphemes.GraphemeElementImpl

All Implemented Interfaces:

AttributeContainer, GraphemeElement, TextContent, TextContentVariants, org.primaresearch.ident.Identifiable

Direct Known Subclasses:

Grapheme, GraphemeGroup, NonPrintingCharacter

public abstract class GraphemeElementImpl
extends java.lang.Object
implements GraphemeElement

Constructor Summary

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Constructor and Description

protected
GraphemeElementImpl(org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister idRegister,
                   org.primaresearch.ident.Id id,
                   org.primaresearch.shared.variable.VariableMap attributes,
                   Glyph parent,
                   AttributeFactory attrFactory)

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Method Summary

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Modifier and Type
Method and Description

TextContent
addTextContentVariant()

Adds a new text content variant

org.primaresearch.shared.variable.VariableMap
getAttributes()

Returns the attributes of the object.

java.lang.String
getCharacterType()

Type of this grapheme element (as a glyph component)

java.lang.String
getComments()

Returns comments for this text content variant.

java.lang.Double
getConfidence()

Returns the OCR confidence for the text content.

java.lang.String
getDataType()

Returns the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.

java.lang.String
getDataTypeDetails()

Returns details on the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.

org.primaresearch.ident.Id
getId()

org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister
getIdRegister()

Glyph
getParent()

Returns the parent glyph this grapheme element belongs to

java.lang.String
getPlainText()

Returns the plain text.

int
getSortIndex()

The position of this grapheme element within the glyph grapheme list or the grapheme group (if member of a group)

java.lang.String
getText()

Returns the Unicode text.

TextContent
getTextContentVariant(int index)

Returns the text content variant for the given index

int
getTextContentVariantCount()

Returns the number of text content variants.

void
reomveTextContentVariant(int index)

Removes the text content variant at the given index, if there are two or more variants.

void
setCharacterType(java.lang.String type)

Type of this grapheme element (as a glyph component)

void
setComments(java.lang.String comments)

Sets comments for this text content variant.

void
setConfidence(java.lang.Double confidence)

Sets the OCR confidence for the text content.

void
setDataType(java.lang.String datatype)

Sets the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.

void
setDataTypeDetails(java.lang.String details)

Sets details on the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.

void
setId(org.primaresearch.ident.Id id)

void
setId(java.lang.String id)

void
setParent(Glyph parent)

Sets the parent glyph this grapheme element belongs to

void
setPlainText(java.lang.String text)

Sets the plain text.

void
setSortIndex(int index)

The position of this grapheme element within the glyph grapheme list or the grapheme group (if member of a group)

void
setText(java.lang.String text)

Sets the Unicode text.

Methods inherited from class java.lang.Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Methods inherited from interface org.primaresearch.dla.page.layout.physical.text.graphemes.GraphemeElement

getType

Constructor Detail

GraphemeElementImpl

protected GraphemeElementImpl(org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister idRegister,
                              org.primaresearch.ident.Id id,
                              org.primaresearch.shared.variable.VariableMap attributes,
                              Glyph parent,
                              AttributeFactory attrFactory)

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id -

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attributes -

parent -

attrFactory -

Method Detail

getId

public org.primaresearch.ident.Id getId()

Specified by:

getId in interface org.primaresearch.ident.Identifiable

getIdRegister

public org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister getIdRegister()

Specified by:

getIdRegister in interface org.primaresearch.ident.Identifiable

setId

public void setId(java.lang.String id)
           throws org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister.InvalidIdException

Specified by:

setId in interface org.primaresearch.ident.Identifiable

Throws:

org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister.InvalidIdException

setId

public void setId(org.primaresearch.ident.Id id)
           throws org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister.InvalidIdException

Specified by:

setId in interface org.primaresearch.ident.Identifiable

Throws:

org.primaresearch.ident.IdRegister.InvalidIdException

getParent

public Glyph getParent()

Returns the parent glyph this grapheme element belongs to

Specified by:

getParent in interface GraphemeElement

Returns:

A glyph object (should not be null)

setParent

public void setParent(Glyph parent)

Sets the parent glyph this grapheme element belongs to

Specified by:

setParent in interface GraphemeElement

Parameters:

parent - A glyph object (should not be null)

getCharacterType

public java.lang.String getCharacterType()

Description copied from interface: GraphemeElement

Type of this grapheme element (as a glyph component)

Specified by:

getCharacterType in interface GraphemeElement

Returns:

'base' or 'combining'

setCharacterType

public void setCharacterType(java.lang.String type)

Description copied from interface: GraphemeElement

Type of this grapheme element (as a glyph component)

Specified by:

setCharacterType in interface GraphemeElement

Parameters:

type - 'base' or 'combining'

getSortIndex

public int getSortIndex()

Description copied from interface: GraphemeElement

The position of this grapheme element within the glyph grapheme list or the grapheme group (if member of a group)

Specified by:

getSortIndex in interface GraphemeElement

Returns:

Sort index >= 0

setSortIndex

public void setSortIndex(int index)

Description copied from interface: GraphemeElement

The position of this grapheme element within the glyph grapheme list or the grapheme group (if member of a group)

Specified by:

setSortIndex in interface GraphemeElement

Parameters:

index - Sort index >= 0

getText

public java.lang.String getText()

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Returns the Unicode text.

Specified by:

getText in interface TextContent

getPlainText

public java.lang.String getPlainText()

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Returns the plain text.

Specified by:

getPlainText in interface TextContent

setText

public void setText(java.lang.String text)

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Sets the Unicode text.

Specified by:

setText in interface TextContent

setPlainText

public void setPlainText(java.lang.String text)

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Sets the plain text.

Specified by:

setPlainText in interface TextContent

getComments

public java.lang.String getComments()

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Returns comments for this text content variant.

Specified by:

getComments in interface TextContent

setComments

public void setComments(java.lang.String comments)

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Sets comments for this text content variant.

Specified by:

setComments in interface TextContent

getDataType

public java.lang.String getDataType()

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Returns the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.
 For example 'xsd:decimal'

Specified by:

getDataType in interface TextContent

setDataType

public void setDataType(java.lang.String datatype)

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Sets the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.
 For example 'xsd:decimal'

Specified by:

setDataType in interface TextContent

getDataTypeDetails

public java.lang.String getDataTypeDetails()

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Returns details on the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.
 For example a regular expression

Specified by:

getDataTypeDetails in interface TextContent

setDataTypeDetails

public void setDataTypeDetails(java.lang.String details)

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Sets details on the intended or observed data type for this text content variant.
 For example a regular expression

Specified by:

setDataTypeDetails in interface TextContent

getTextContentVariantCount

public int getTextContentVariantCount()

Description copied from interface: TextContentVariants

Returns the number of text content variants.

Specified by:

getTextContentVariantCount in interface TextContentVariants

Returns:

Count >= 1

getTextContentVariant

public TextContent getTextContentVariant(int index)

Description copied from interface: TextContentVariants

Returns the text content variant for the given index

Specified by:

getTextContentVariant in interface TextContentVariants

Returns:

Text content object

addTextContentVariant

public TextContent addTextContentVariant()

Description copied from interface: TextContentVariants

Adds a new text content variant

Specified by:

addTextContentVariant in interface TextContentVariants

Returns:

The new text content object

reomveTextContentVariant

public void reomveTextContentVariant(int index)

Description copied from interface: TextContentVariants

Removes the text content variant at the given index, if there are two or more variants.
 One text content variant has to exist at all times.

Specified by:

reomveTextContentVariant in interface TextContentVariants

getConfidence

public java.lang.Double getConfidence()

Description copied from interface: TextContent

Returns the OCR confidence for the text content.

Specified by:

getConfidence in interface TextContent

setConfidence

public void setConfidence(java.lang.Double confidence)

Description copied from interface: TextContent

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Vancouver, BC - Skyharbour Resources Ltd. (TSX-V: SYH) (OTC Grey: SYHBD) (Frankfurt: SC1N) (the "Company") is pleased to announce Mr. Paul Matysek, M.Sc., P.Geo, will be joining Skyharbour's Advisory Board. Mr. Matysek is a mining entrepreneur, professional geochemist and geologist with over 35 years of experience in the mining industry. He has held senior executive and director positions with several natural resource exploration and development companies and is a proven company builder.
Mr. Matysek was the Founder, President and CEO of Energy Metals Corporation ("EMC"), a premier uranium company that traded on the New York and Toronto Stock Exchanges. Mr. Matysek led EMC as one of the fastest growing Canadian companies in recent years, increasing its market capitalization from $10 million in 2004 to approximately $1.8 billion when it was acquired by a larger uranium producer, Uranium One Inc., in 2007. Mr. Matysek is currently the President and CEO of Goldrock Mines Corp. (TSX-V: GRM) which on June 7th, 2016 announced it had entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Fortuna Silver Mines (NYSE: FSM) (TSX: FVI). Goldrock's principal asset is the 100% owned Lindero Project located in Salta Province, Argentina and the transaction values Goldrock at $129 million on a fully-diluted in-the-money basis. Mr. Matysek is also the Executive Chairman and on the Board of Directors of Lithium X (TSX-V: LIX), a lithium resource explorer with projects in Salta, Argentina and Clayton Valley, Nevada. Previously, Mr. Matysek was the President and CEO of Lithium One Inc., which developed a high quality lithium project in northern Argentina. In July 2012, Lithium One and Galaxy Resources merged with a $112 million plan to create a fully integrated lithium company. Prior to Lithium One, Mr. Matysek was the President and CEO of Potash One Inc. where he was the architect of the $434 million friendly takeover of Potash One by K+S Ag, which closed in early 2011.
Skyharbour's, President and CEO, Jordan Trimble commented, "We are very pleased that Paul Matysek has agreed to join Skyharbour's Advisory Board. He is an incredibly well respected leader in the resource industry and his expertise will be invaluable to the future development of the Company and our portfolio of projects in the Athabasca Basin. Having recently completed a significant deal with Denison Mines to acquire a 100% interest in the Moore Lake Uranium Project, we remain focused on building a preeminent uranium company with a strong management and advisory team. Paul's specific experience in building and selling uranium company Energy Metals to Uranium One, his knowledge of the capital markets and his proven ability to maximize the value of resource assets for the benefit of all stakeholders will be of great value to Skyharbour going forward."


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MEDSPA PARTNERS WITH MAKE-A-WISH
THE BENEFITS OF BUCCAL MASSAGE
Local Salute, NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018, Simply Now
by Mickey Goodman
NEWS CLIPS – NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2018
Giving is ingrained in the company culture
BY: Mickey Goodman
When S. Mark McKenna, founder and CEO of OVME (pronounced "Of Me") Aesthetics, opened his healthcare company in Brookhaven in March, he wanted the medspa to support a nonprofit that contributed to the well-being of either women or children. "Our approach to charitable giving is beyond a simple mission statement," he says. "It's part of our DNA."
McKenna didn't waste any time finding a connection. He homed in on Make A Wish Georgia (MAWF), which grants wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Shortly after opening, OVME granted its first wish to 18-year-old Kayla from Cumming, whose dream of seeing a Broadway show had been derailed when physicians found a tumor growing between her lungs. Once in remission, she headed for the Big Apple.
OVME, which provides services ranging from facials and fillers to medical-grade solutions that maximize health and wellness, has a three-pronged approach to giving. It donates 1 percent of its net operating income to MAWF on an annual basis. It also collaborates on a variety of fundraising events in and around Georgia, and donates goods and services at MAWF events.
For more information, visit ovme.com and georgia.wish.org.
Mickey Goodman
Award-winning Ghostwriter, Journalist, Content Creator.
Mickey Goodman November 8, 2018
GATHERING TABLE
Setting Kids Up for Success
A HOME OF THEIR OWN
PROVIDING MOBILITY
SLAYING A DEADLY FOE


Last week, Active Web Group was one of 43 businesses to be commended at Long Island Business News' first annual Excellence in Communications Awards breakfast. Thank you Bob!
Have a visible call to action and some sort of email capture. Calls to action can include "call now for additional information," "learn more," "click here," "subscribe to our newsletter for instant savings," etc., says Lisa M. DeMarco, brand marketing manager at Active Web Group, a Hauppauge-based digital marketing agency.


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Sorry Transformers, Furious 7 Just Shattered Your Impressive Global Box Office Record
By Ayanna Julien
Furious 7 is now the new reigning king of the global box office. The high-octane action movie just surpassed Transformers: Age of Extinction as the highest grossing film in China, and it has only been 15 days.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, barely two weeks after opening in China, Furious 7 has already grossed over $2 billion yuan, the local currency. This positions the latest chapter in the Fast & Furious franchise as the newly crowned highest grossing film in China, a top spot previously was held by Age of Extinction.
How exactly does that translate to in U.S. dollars, and does it mean big bucks to the tune of hundreds of millions of dollars? Yes it does. Furious 7 has grossed over $325.8 million in China, while the previous ruler of the Chinese box office, Age of Extinction, earned just $7 million less, with $319 million. Both movies are franchise films with highly successful track records.
It's possible that two factors are contributing to the success of Furious 7. First and foremost, the tragic passing of Paul Walker, who was killed in a car accident while on break from filming the seventh installment of the franchise. Furious 7 is dedicated to the late actor, with a touching tribute in the final moments giving fans a well deserved tribute to the performer who helped build the franchise name to what it is today. Fans, new and old, are undeniably responding to his loss by supporting one of Walker's last films.
Also, and perhaps more trivial in nature, is the irrefutable success of franchise films in general. Moviegoers have responded to franchises like Transformers and the Fast & Furious, because they have become invested in them over multiple movies. Critics may enjoy attacking the screenplays or other aspects of these products, but what really matters by and large is the fans, and they love franchises, which is why movies like Furious 7 continue to see higher and higher ticket sales with each subsequent film. If this is indeed the case, we are likely to see yet another franchise film, Avengers: Age of Ultron, surpass Furious 7 very soon, although there is the undeniable weight of the first factor likely contributing to the success of the film.
It is likely that Furious 7 will continue its reign as the king of the box office in China for the time being. Even accounting for the debut of Avengers: Age of Ultron taking a bit out of ticket sales, the Fast & Furious film will probably hold onto the top spot for at least another several weeks, at which point the other franchise film will likely catch up and take over first place.
Ayanna Julien
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The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree is now lit. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., flipped the switch Tuesday night.
The 80-foot Engelmann Spruce traveled 4,000 miles from Payette's National Forest in Idaho.
Ryan compared the giant spruce with Jesus' birth.
"Christ's birth, like this tree, is a reminder that God is always with us," he said. "We may neglect Him. We may reject Him, but He never forsakes us. He welcomes us back into His warm embrace."
Ryan also spoke of his hope for the nation.
"Hope is not the expectation of good fortune. It is the demonstration of good will. It is the determination to do good, whatever the consequences may be," he said.
The night ended with the U.S. Air Force Ceremonial Brass Band performing "O Christmas Tree" and "Joy to the World."
The annual lighting of the Capitol tree became an official celebration more than 50 years ago.


that is NOT learning from experience.
Tomorrow's Lunch: Chicken Fajitas, Rice Pilaf, Pinto Beans, Salad Bar, and Milk.
There will be a Varsity girls and boys basketball game tomorrow (Saturday) against Davis County here starting at 4:00.
Today is the END OF MID TERM.
ASVAB testing will be next Tuesday from 8:30-11:30 for all Juniors in the Library.
Mohawk Academic Bowl is next Wednesday at the Lighthouse Church of the Nazarene.
KBOEradio.com will be brodcasting tonight's basketball game with Seymour. You can access that through their website or at 104.9 fm.


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Les Arts Turcs Article by Barbara Nadel
'I first came across Les Arts Turcs when I went to have dinner with a friend of mine who lives in Balat. I am an English author and I write fictional crime novels set in Istanbul. I therefore travel the city considerably and have, over the years, been in receipt of a lot of help and advice from friends like my Balat contact, Ersin. So it was that in June 2003, my husband and I turned up in Balat with a journalist from Die Welt to whom I had just given an interview. Iris, the journalist, was keen to see my friends remarkable house with its fabulous garden and amazing views of the city. My friend, hospitable as ever, was only too pleased to entertain our
party - which also now included a Die Welt photographer too! Not that Ersin
was alone when we arrived. Also present in his wonderful garden was Rory McLean ,a Canadian travel writer, and also a man called Nurdogan Senguler. Talk over an excellent and leisurely dinner was of international affairs,literature,travel, art and also the work of an organisation Nurdogan was absolutely passionate about - Les Arts Turcs. It was, he said, a state of mind as well as a place and, if I wanted to visit, I would be very welcome. The following day, intrigued, I did just that.
The Les Arts Turcs studio is situated on the top floor of a building on
Incili Cavus Sokak,no 37/3 Sultanahmet(Yerebatan Sarayi Arkasi). From its wide windows one can see, and be invigorated by, amazing views of Aya Sofya, The Blue Mosque, the Sea of Marmara and the vibrant street life of this fascinating district of Istanbul. The studio itself is a large, airy space whose walls are decorated with artwork which has been inspired by the city, the Turkish people and
the beautiful music and dance of the Sufis. Although a calm and contemplative atmosphere is evident, the studio is also a busy place of work where people create works of art, explore ideas and promote the various services on offer via the Les Arts website. My husband, who is not of an
artistic nature, spent several happy hours talking to programmers and web designers while I immersed myself in the considerable library and listened to Sufi music. As well as coming to see the place I was also intent upon buying some Sufi music CD's for my son. Nurdogan and his brother Ali advised me on this point very well. I listened, and learned too, for hours. Drinking tea, sitting and closing my eyes, looking at the art work - much of which mirrored the music - was a very peaceful and uplifting experience. And when I did purchase some CD's I did so in an informed way. I was pleased and my son was, and still is, delighted with his recordings. Not that one has to buy or even do anything at the studio if one doesn't want to. Les Arts Turcs is, as Nurdogan had told me that first night in Balat, a state of mind as
well as a place. It's about exploring - through visual images, the written word and the verbalisation of ideas - the inner creative life of people both within and beyond the great city of Istanbul. The work of beginners as well as of great artists, like Ara Guler, are displayed and discussed in an atmosphere of exploration and appreciation. One can be invited, as I was,or
just drop in and how long one stays is entirely dependent upon what is happening as opposed to the dictates of set closing times or even sometimes, I am told, the need for sleep!
For me it was an experience and it is one that I will be repeating when I next return to Istanbul. Nurdogan e-mails me often with details of his latest projects and it is both satisfying and interesting for me to see how Les Arts Turcs is evolving. Happily this 'state of mind' appears to be
spreading both in terms of projects undertaken and the number of people,of various nationalities, involved with them. Les Arts Turcs mission continues...'
"Barbara Nadel is the author of five fictional novels set in Istanbul.
Published in Britain by Hodder Headline they are, 'Belshazzar's Daughter',
'A Chemical Prison', 'Arabesk', 'Deep Waters' and 'Harem'. The first three
titles are also published in Turkish by Oglak Publishers, Istanbul.
Barbara's sixth novel, 'Petrified' is due to be published in Britain in February 2004."
Barbara Nadel
Les Arts Turcs Tours : Incili Cavus Sok.No:37/3 Alemdar Mah.Behind of Underground Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi arkasi) Sultanahmet Istanbul/TURKEY


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Big Star's 'A Bit Rusty' But Nick Skelton Is In Gold Medal Position In Rio
Nick Skelton and Big Star jumped a superb clear in the first of two rounds to determine the individual showjumping medals at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Thirteen combinations jumped clear and inside the time over Brazilian course designer Guilherme Jorge's testing track.
All of them — plus the all the four-faulters — progress into this afternoon's class, where the individual medals will be decided. Two riders jumped clear but with a single time fault, and they have also qualified. All penalties are carried forward. A total of 27 horses have qualified, as those tied for qualifying spots all progress.
Ben Maher and Tic Tac are the only other Brits left in the running after Michael Whitaker withdrew Cassionato as he was suffering with colic symptoms. They had one fence down this morning, the first part of the triple combination that took many scalps. He is through to the deciding round.
Nick, who had a foot in the water and a rail down in earlier rounds, said: "Big Star's got his act together now. I think he was a bit rusty — he hasn't jumped anything as big as the other day since the grand prix in Aachen. The course rode a lot bigger than it walked."
Ben was pleased with Tic Tac's performance.
"He's jumped great today again," he said. "I think he's improved every day. I don't know that I'd do a lot differently if I went again to be honest. It's a little bit disappointing [to have a fence down] but things can change a lot in the second round — we saw that in London and Beijing — so we'll stay positive and try to go clear in the second round.
Eric Lamaze, who jumped last and produced a clear round from Fine Lady 5, said: "There was no room for a little mistake at this point if you want to have a chance at a medal."
In the final round, riders jump in reverse order and carry forward their penalties from this morning. It is not against the clock (though there is a maximum time allowed). Any riders tied for any medal positions then progress to a jump-off against the clock.
Follow all the action with H&H's live and interactive text commentary.


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GIA's Participation in the
GIA's commitment to integrity and global ethics led the Institute to join the UN Global Compact, a strategic initiative for businesses to ensure that advancements benefit economies and societies everywhere. Members of the Global Compact are committed to upholding ten principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment and anti-corruption.
The UN Global Compact's Ten Principles
Principle 1: Businesses should support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and
Principle 2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.
Principle 3: Businesses should uphold the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining;
Principle 4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labor;
Principle 5: the effective abolition of child labor; and
Principle 6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.
Principle 7: Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges;
Principle 8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; and
Principle 9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.
Principle 10: Businesses should work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.
Engagement with the Global Compact and documenting how we promote the value and diversity of each individual; protect the health and safety of our employees, students, customers, environment and communities in which we operate; and oppose corruption in all forms is integral to successfully carrying out our public benefit mission.
Each year members of the Global Compact submit a Communication on Progress (COP) to convey their advancement in these areas. The Communication on Progress (COP) describes the efforts GIA has taken thus far to implement and support the principles of the Global Compact within our sphere of influence.
Click here to visit GIA's page on the UN Global Compact website.


Bonnie White Folk Art Wall Calendar features the nostalgic village scenes of nationally known artist Bonnie White. Each 12-month calendar is printed on premium, linen-embossed paper that has a distinctive, luxurious feel to it, and comes in a protective sleeve. The date pad is uniquely designed for each calendar title to complement the artwork. The last page contains a 2-year calendar and space for notes. Brass gusset on front cover for added durability. This calendar is perfect as décor in your home, kitchen, or office and easily helps to keep track of important dates, contacts, and other events at a glance. Each calendar month is easy to glance at and see what responsibilities you have coming up, so make sure you stay organized through the year! Personalization is easy with different colors for appointments and trips, add stickers or stickie notes for a quick reference, or create your own system of symbols and abbreviations.
American folk artist Bonnie White grew up on a horse farm in Canaan, New York. Although Bonnie's first love was horses, she always had an interest in art. When she wasn't riding horses, she was sketching them. She began creating frakturs and paintings to decorate her home. Her first large painting on canvas was given to her mother for Christmas in 2002. The painting is of her family's farm all decked out for the holidays. Bonnie and her husband still reside on her family's Spring Gait Farm with their three sons, their dog Misty and their cat Dot.


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Michele Bachmann: 'Handcuff' the 'Lawless President's Hands'
By Steven T. Dennis
By Steven T. Dennis and JM Rieger
Tea party firebrand Michele Bachmann suggested late Friday on the House floor that Congress should put handcuffs on the "lawless president's hands" — a remark that brought a rebuke from the chair and appears to violate House rules. The Minnesota Republican made the figurative remark while speaking on the floor during debate on legislation ending the president's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program granting deportation relief and work permits to some children brought to the United States illegally by their parents. The legislation also would prohibit President Barack Obama from expanding the program to other illegal immigrants as the president reportedly is considering whether to expand the program to as many as 5 million people. Bachmann said House passage of the bill would "put a handcuff on one of the president's hands" and said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., should bring the Senate back and pass the bill.


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Railways suffers Rs 90 cr damages in anti-CAA stir Bengal
The railways had suffered around Rs 90 crore losses due to damage to assets during the recent violent stir against the new citizens law (CAA) in West Bengal, officials said here on Saturday.
The Eastern Railway was hit the hardest, suffering around Rs 70 crore losses, followed by South Eastern Railways (Rs 16 crore) and Northeast Frontier Railway (Rs 3.5 crore).
According to an ER spokesperson, 15 stations were damaged during the protests.
"Our losses were around Rs 70 crore from damage of assets. It doesn't include resinstallation costs and revenue losses. At 15 stations, ticket counters as well as platform shade, panel room and other properties were damaged," the spokesperson told IANS.
He said 14 railway coaches suffered damages and two Railway Protection Force (RPF) buses were gutted. "Apart from this, window panes of several coaches were damaged due to pelting of stones," he said.
Altogether 78 locals and around 50 Mail/Express trains, run by the South Eastern Railways, were hit in the protests.
The protestors damaged one passenger train, two stations and a few railway crossing gates of Northeast Frontier Railway, which operated trains in the northern part of the state, a spokesperson said.
Of the Northeast Frontier Railway, two stations - Harishchandrapur and Bhaluka Road - suffered damages. "Ticket counters, the signalling system and waiting rooms were damaged," the spokesperson told IANS over phone.
The attack on railway properties continued for four days, starting on December 13. Train services were also hit and rail links between the northern and southern parts of the state was snapped due to protests.IANS


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1st Annual Bay Area Cannabis Pride Celebration
The Weed Blog
Cannabis and the LGBTQ community have a long and deeply intertwined history, especially here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Originally led by gay and cannabis activist Dennis Peron, "Brownie Mary" (Mary Jane Rathbun) and other important LGBTQ leaders and activists, and today, the LGBTQ community continues to be a driving force for leadership, access, and innovation in the cannabis industry.
Tali Eisenberg with Geter Done Productions, in partnership with Brian Applegarth of The Cannabis Trail, will hold the 1st Annual Bay Area Cannabis Pride Celebration on July 11th in Oakland, California. Their goal is to draw attention to the groundbreaking activism of the LGBTQ community in the development of the modern cannabis industry and honor the pioneers who ignited an international health movement of cannabis access.
The celebration draws attention to the queer role in the cannabis journey, and through engaging and compelling programming, honor the history and the movement and amplify brands that are supportive of the LGBTQ community. The event will honor those who have worked to bring cannabis to the ones who needed it most and revel in the access we have today.
Sherry Glaser – actor, comedian, cannabis activist and founder of Love In It Cooperative – will emcee the evening featuring storytelling from the original + local Compassion Activists including Terrance Alan (co-owner of Cafe Flore, SF), John Entwistle (Dennis Peron's partner), Kris Hayashi (Executive Director, Transgender Law Center) and other important LGBTQ leaders of the cannabis industry that continue to contribute and pave the way for what the cannabis industry is today.
There will be a screening of Brian Applegarth's 16-minute documentary The Secret Story: How Medical Cannabis Was Re-Legalized in the US, which is based on conversations Applegarth had with Dennis Peron, and chronicles the critical role the queer community played in legalizing medical cannabis by leading the way in their quest for medical cannabis legalization.
To top off the evening there will be a community dance party with special guests from the LGBTQ community.
5% of the evening's proceeds will be donated to the Transgender Law Center and the important work they do fighting for equal legal rights for the trans community.
The cannabis educational marketplace will highlight local cannabis brands, organizations, and brand allies in a beautiful indoor/outdoor setting.
Tickets are $25 and available for purchase through the Geter Done Productions website. This is a non-consumption gathering and all attendees must be 21 and over. www.cannabispridecelebration.com
4twenty Group
AbsoluteXtracts
Bowl & Plant Magazine
CannaSafe Labs
Cosmic View
Countervail, Inc.
Empress Extracts
First Cut Farms
Flow Kana
Garden Society
Geter Done Productions
Kikoko
Lemonstrike Creative Studios
MJ Lifestyle Magazine
Pilar Star Woodman
Rosette Wellness
Sexxpot
Sōmatik
The Cannabis Trail
The Farmaceuticals Co
The People's Dispensary
Vizual Nektar
For those interested in sponsoring the 1st Annual Bay Area Cannabis Pride Celebration and to learn more information on the event programming, please contact Tali Eisenberg
Time: 7PM-11PM
Tickets: https://777.ticketspice.com/bay-area-cannabis-pride-celebration
Website: www.cannabispridecelebration.com
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/273899253417536/
Sponsor Link: https://777.ticketspice.com/bay-area-cannabis-pride-sponsors
MUST BE 21 & over TO ATTEND. This is a non-consumption gathering.
About Tali Eisenberg + Geter Done Productions
Tali Eisenberg is the founder of Geter Done Productions, a Holistic Health Practitioner, Community Cannabis Educator, Event Producer + International Speaker. She has been in the health and wellness industry for the last 20+ years. Currently, Ms. Eisenberg leads community cannabis education programs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. She previously worked through Ellementa.com, an international organization which creates educational gatherings on women, cannabis, and health. Ms. Eisenberg has also created and leads Senior Cannabis Outreach Education Programs in dispensaries and privately. Geter Done Productions a wonder-filled event planning and a production company specializing in cannabis events through the intersections of community, education, and compassion activism. For more information visit To learn more, visit www.geterdoneproductions.com
About Brian Applegarth
Brian Applegarth is an award-winning documentary film-maker and cannabis historian advocating for the normalization of cannabis through fact-based education of cannabis and preservation of cannabis history and culture. Brian is a trusted leader in the cannabis tourism, travel, and hospitality sector and is the creator of The Cannabis Heritage Trail; Founder and Executive Director of California Cannabis Tourism Association; and owner of Emerald Country Tours. To learn more, visit www.brianapplegarth.com www.emeraldcountrytours.com
About Terrance Alan
Terrance Alan's career in cannabis began in 1992 when he was arrested for growing medical marijuana for himself and his dying lover. His arrest was an early test case of San Francisco Prop P (which directed the SF police department to allow medical use of cannabis). In 1996, after the passage of Prop 215, Terrance helped found the nation's first non-profit dispensary, CHAMP (Californians Helping to Alleviate Medical Problems) and served multiple terms on its Board. Most recently, he was the Chair of the California State Legalization Task Force which advised the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on implementation of legal cannabis under Prop 64. As Task Force Chair, he helped facilitate three years of conversations and authored the report bringing those multiple perspectives to policymakers and interested parties.
In 2016, Terrance began organizing a grassroots effort that led to the passage of Humboldt County's Medical Marijuana land Use Ordinance. He's currently the chair of the SF Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Working Group, is assisting in the formation of a city wide Cannabis Coalition, he is an advisor to the newly formed San Francisco Cannabis Retailers Alliance, Crop2Kitchen, a cannabis cuisine and beverage advocacy group and he's CEO of Café Flore in the Castro. To learn more, visit https://flore415.com/
About John Entwistle
John Entwistle, Director at Dennis Peron Legacy Advisory Board, along with his husband Denis Peron, co-authored California Proposition 215, also known as the Medical Use of Marijuana Initiative or the Compassionate Use Act, passed on the November 5, 1996 in the general election ballot in California as an initiated state statute and is considered a significant victory for medical marijuana and the cannabis industry as it is today. John authored a book recounting the stories behind the original Cannabis Buyer's Club and the role of cannabis in the early days of the epidemic. That book is entitled Memoirs of Dennis Peron How a gay hippy outlaw legalized marijuana in response to the AIDS crisis and is available through Amazon.com. Today John is directing the Dennis Peron Legacy Project to memorialize his spouse Dennis Peron who passed away in January of 2018. To learn more, visit www.DennisPeronLegacyProject.com
About Sherry Glaser
Sherry Glasser is an actor, comedian, cannabis activist and founder of Love In It Cooperative, a medical cannabis dispensary in Mendocino, CA. Her compassion activism adventures in the world of cannabis led to the creation of her latest one-woman show, Taking the High Road: Comic Confessions from Behind the Cannabis Curtain. To learn more, visit http://www.sherryglaser.net/
About The Secret Story: How Medical Cannabis Was Re-Legalized in the US
In early 2015, filmmaker Brian Applegarth crossed paths with famed and respected human rights and cannabis activist Dennis Peron, a gay man dubbed the "father of medical cannabis," and tells the story of the critical role Peron and the queer community played in legalizing medical cannabis and is chocked full of stories of activism that are layered with passion, battles for human rights and political strategy which led to the passing of San Francisco's Proposition P in 1991 and Proposition 215: The Compassionate Use Act, making California the first state to re-legalize cannabis in 1996.
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The ultimate head-to-toe beautifying regime for radiant and healthy skin with luxuriant and glossy hair.
An intensive hair treatment to prevent hair loss, dandruff and premature graying. The secret to Indians' lush, glossy hair – this traditional Ayurvedic recipe consists of potent herbs extracted into pure Sesame oil and Milk. A natural conditioner for lush hair growth that nourishes deeply while cooling the scalp. The earthy scent of the oil has a calming, meditative effect that soothes frayed nerves, uplifts mood and aids in a good night's rest.
How to use: Gently massage into hair ensuring that entire scalp is covered. The treatment works as a natural conditioner if left on for at least 20 minutes. Cleanse post-treatment with a mild shampoo and warm water. May also be left on overnight if desired.
A luxuriant face exfoliator that combines the potent Ayurvedic Kumkumadi oil with a host of other skin repairing ingredients. Kumkumadi Oil is a miraculous beauty fluid created from 12 precious and rare ingredients to help illuminate complexion, smooth fine lines and other signs of aging while and promoting new cell growth.
How to use: Wet face with water, massage a small amount gently into the skin and scrub for a few minutes. Rinse well. Use it once or twice a week.
Prescribed in Ayurveda as a natural skin illuminator and detanning oil for face and body, Nalpamaradi Thailam is a classical formula to lighten complexion as well as soften and repair skin. Potent Turmeric with its antioxidant action repairs pigmentation, uneven skin tone and marks.
How to use: Gently massage into the skin, ensuring the affected body parts are covered. The treatment works best if left on for 30 minutes. Cleanse post treatment with a mild cleanser. This oil may stain yellow due to ingredients such as Turmeric hence suitable precautions must be taken while using.
An Ayurvedic cleansing treatment for dull, damaged and hyper-pigmented skin. Turmeric is a powerful antioxidant, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent that lightens skin tone, reduces pigmentation and heals blemishes.
How to use: Can be used on both face and body. Wet skin with warm water, gently apply the soap to create a lather and rinse clean. Store in a cool, dry place to avoid quick melting of the soap.


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Europacupen i ishockey 1966-1967 startade den 17 november 1966, och avslutades den 4 april 1967. Turneringen vanns av tjeckoslovakiska Brno, som besegrade finländska Ilves i finalspelet.

Första omgången

 Újpesti Dózsa,
 CSKA Sofia,
 Dynamo Berlin,
 Podhale Nowy Targ:  vidare direkt

Andra omgången

Tredje omgången

 Brno och  CSKA Moskva vidare direkt

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Semifinaler

Finaler

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 Coupe d'Europe 1966/67

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1967 i Europa
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The Bibelot
The Bibelot (1895–1923) was founded by Thomas Mosher of Portland, Maine and its aim, as stated by Kirsten MacLeod, was to "provide beautiful print material at an affordable price, to demonstrate, as he said in his manifesto for the first number, 'that choice typography and inexpensiveness need not lie far apart'" (American Little Magazines of the Fin de Siecle: Art, Protest, and Cultural Transformation [U of Toronto: 2018], 125). MacLeod notes that the publication "as its subtitle indicates, was a 'reprint of poetry and prose for book lovers, chosen in part from scarce editions and sources not generally known' (qtd. in 126) and that "circulation never exceeded 4,000." When first launched, the Bibelot cost five cents per issue or fifty cents annually "later increasing to ten cents, a dollar a year" (MacLeod 125).
B. Meredith Langstaff lists dozens of page numbers without titles in his typescript list of works by or related to Andrew Lang. If I was able to find a copy of the Bibelot on Internet Archive, I often added the title of Lang's poem or essay to the list below (along with a link).
Vol. 1 (1895): pp. 194, 219, 223, 225, 226, 228, 229, 230, 231, 233, 235, 236, 237, 239, 240, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246
Vol. 2 (1896): 8, 28, 31, 300, 328
Vol. 3 (1897): 14–24 ("Idyl II: The Sorceress"), 39 "Idyl XIX"), 43 "Bion", 56 "Idyl II: The Love of Achilles", 63–64 ("Moschus") , 65–72 "The Lament for Bion", 345 ("Odysseus in Phaeacia")
Vol. 4 (1898): 320 (From "Letters to Dead Authors.")
Vol. 5 (1899): 207 ("Translations from the French of Francois Villon")
Vol. 7 (1901): 43 ("Gérard De Nerval"), ("El Desdichado" 44)
Vol. 9 (1903): "Lyrics by Andrew Lang." pp. 217–46.
Vol. 13 (1907): 257
Vol. 16 (1910): "How to Fail in Literature" (July) (pp. 251–99), "Does Ridicule Kill?" (Aug.) (pp. 301–310). (BML)
You may also see volume six (1900), volume 8 (1902), volume 10 (1904), volume 11 (1905), and volume 15 (1909) at the Internet Archive site (and, perhaps, find other volumes with dedicated clicking).
This page was last updated on 15 Aug. 2019.


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Installation view of STAMINA. Courtesy the gallery.
Stamina is a two-person exhibition in a storage unit-turned-gallery in an East Williamsburg parking garage. Curated by Alexandra Fanning, the show includes two video works by Thai-Australian artist Kawita Vatanajyankur and an ongoing sculpture-performance by the Brooklyn-based Russian-American Liza Buzytsky. Women's labor, its traditionally hidden and undervalued status, and its relationship to women's bodies are central and unifying themes. The title of the show refers to the endurance required of women in our ongoing struggle for wages, security, and recognition. For both artists, materials provide a key reference to the sphere of femininity and cultural identity. Buzytsky uses fiber (in this case clotheslines), and Vatanajyankur uses fruits and vegetables from Southeast Asia.
The works in Stamina point to what Italian-American feminist scholar and activist Silvia Federici calls the "expropriated" domestic labor of women in a capitalist system. For Federici, the system of wage labor has been predicated on the unpaid work of women, both in preparing the workforce for each day through domestic maintenance and by the literal reproduction of the workforce through the birthing and rearing of children (future workers).
Secret Dungeon
In Buzytsky's piece 200 Hours (2017), the work of producing the sculpture opens conversation between artist and viewer. Buzytsky's work is constructed by hand, knot by knot, while the artist chats with viewers. The presence of the artist at work gives viewers an opportunity to muse about its progress and meaning in real time. Buzytsky's piece makes manifest the feminist concept of gossip as knowledge production; in this case, it is gossip as sculpture production.
There are also archetypally sinister connotations of this work. Like the miller's daughter in Rumpelstiltskin, the artist occupies the Secret Dungeon to grow her sculpture day by day. In the bedroom-sized gallery space, the sculpture threatens to fill the room. The amorphous form appears to drip from the ceiling, where it hangs from an I-beam. It is either a heavy-duty spider web or a nest-like series of hammocks that viewers can occupy.
In contrast to Buzytsky's genial process, Vatanajyankur's brightly-colored videos belie the punishing labor they depict. In Scale of Justice (2016), the artist's body becomes a scale. She balances her hips on a bar, one large basket of vegetables hanging from her neck, the other from her ankles. Cabbages and long beans drop from an unknown source above, tipping the artist's body like a teeter-totter: head down, legs up, and vice versa. The scene's bright pink backdrop, the artist's white sundress, and the pastel green of the vegetables contrasts uncomfortably with an action that looks unsustainable.
In her second video, The Scale (2015), Vatanajyankur is positioned in a yoga pose known as a shoulder stand against a chartreuse background. She balances a blue plastic crate of sliced watermelon on her feet, approximating the form of a counter-top scale used to weigh produce at market. More and more watermelon drops wetly from above into the overflowing crate, littering the floor and splattering the artist's body with red juice and chunks of fruit. The artist's face remains stoic, with closed eyes, as fruit continues to fall from an unseen source above. The scene is part comedy routine, part torture.
In both works, Vatanajyankur's body attempts to support what it cannot. It is constantly bombarded with more material in endless video loops where we see neither the setup for the action, nor the body's liberation from its tasks—the scales are never balanced. From a different perspective, however, Vatanajyankur's videos can be seen as depictions of a woman's body embracing a cyborg-like identity: the body becoming machine in a practice of strength and resilience.
By referencing women's work, Vatanajyankur and Busytsky also reference labor in general, which often takes place behind the scenes in kitchens and factories. The location of Secret Dungeon, a room hidden in a parking garage within the traditionally industrial neighborhood of East Williamsburg, intensifies this narrative. There is a sense of witnessing activity that has been taking place forever, invisible until now.
Alexandra Hammond
Alexandra Hammond is a multi-disciplinary artist and ambivalent utopian. She was born and raised in northern California and is now based in Brooklyn.


1But as to the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When people say, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as travail comes upon a woman with child, and there will be no escape. 4But you are not in darkness, brethren, for that day to surprise you like a thief. 5For you are all sons of light and sons of the day; we are not of the night or of darkness. 6So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. 7For those who sleep sleep at night, and those who get drunk are drunk at night. 8But, since we belong to the day, let us be sober, and put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. 9For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, 10who died for us so that whether we wake or sleep we might live with him. 11Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.
12But we beseech you, brethren, to respect those who labor among you and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, 13and to esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Be at peace among yourselves.a 14And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. 15See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all. 16Rejoice always, 17pray constantly, 18give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 19Do not quench the Spirit, 20do not despise prophesying, 21but test everything; hold fast what is good, 22abstain from every form of evil.
23May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24He who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.
26Greet all the brethren with a holy kiss.
27I adjure you by the Lord that this letter be read to all the brethren.


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Idhult är ett naturreservat i Kinda kommun i Östergötlands län.

Området är naturskyddat sedan 1979 och är 76 hektar stort. Reservatet omfattar en höjdrygg där byn Idhult med odlingsmark är belägen. Reservatet består av betesmarker, branter och en liten sjö.

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Idhult naturreservat Länsstyrelsen i Östergötlands län

Naturreservat i Kinda kommun
Naturskyddsområden bildade 1979


Happy Thursday friends! I feel like all these weeks keep flying past. Monday takes forever and then suddenly here we are skating into the weekend. At any rate, it's Thursday and it's time again for a blog post.
We've had lots of requests for our event room lately, which is amazing! It's always in times like this though that we have an equal number of people that are completely stunned to find out that we have an event room. Today I'm going to give you the details on the room, so feel free to shout this post from the rooftops. Seriously, we'd love for you to share this information with anyone you know that may be interested in hosting a party.
The Trek event space is awesome. It seats about 100 people (96 to be exact) so it fills a need in this community for a mid-sized event space. Anyone can request to rent the room, by emailing us or contacting us on Facebook. We keep a calendar for the space, and you are welcome to reserve the room up to a year in advance.
You are welcome to bring in any outside caterer that you'd like for your party. If you need suggestions on this, we're happy to help. Many of our food trucks are also willing to provide food for your party, we just let them know in advance how many to plan for. No outside beverages are permitted. If you have special requests surrounding this, talk to John or myself, and we'll do our best to find a reasonable accommodation.
You are allowed and encouraged to decorate the space any way you'd like. We ask that in your decorating you do not use glitter of any kind, confetti, or tape on the walls.
Finally, we can run a tab at the bar for your party, or you can have a cash bar. If you're running a tab, we usually give tickets to the host to distribute to their guests. Guests exchange the tickets for drinks at the bar. Hosts tell us what items guests can use tickets for.
We've held a number of events already at Trek. From birthday parties to rehearsal dinners, band events to class reunions, we've got your perfect spot.
If you're interested in hosting an event at Trek, we'd love to talk to you more about it! Our event room calendar is starting to fill up with events through Spring and Summer, so come get on our schedule!
Cheers friends! We'll see you soon!


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PÁS Adult Ensemble
Members of the PÁS Adult group perform in energizing dances such as the Men's Ax Dance, the Women's Stamping Dance and the group's signature dance, the Sariska Polka featuring amazing lifts and intense footwork.
The PÁS Adult group also provides opportunities for performing in a variety of vocal and instrumental arrangements that celebrate our Slovak heritage.
Prior experience is welcomed, but not necessary to become a part of this amazing group. Member ages range from 14+.
Member Quote
"I've been dancing with PÁS since I was really young. I love how we accept all levels of talent and we all share the same passion and love of Slovakia and our heritage -- that's what makes PÁS special and unique. From singing to dancing, complete with varying levels of intensity, anyone can be a member and honor their heritage."
-Rozie Fero, PÁS member
Join Us for a Rehearsal
The Adult Ensemble meets every Friday at 7:00 PM at the
Crossroads Presbyterian Church, Fellowship Hall
2310 Haymaker Rd.
Questions or looking for more information?
In addition to sharing their vocal, instrumental and dance talents, members of the PÁS Adult group work with the Children's group to pass along the knowledge gained not only from our families, but also through membership in this fraternal group.
The PÁS Adult group has performed at Walt Disney World, Florida, Det'va Festival, Slovakia, Baltimore, MD, New Jersey, and many renown venues in the Pittsburgh Area (including the 2012 Light Up Night), just to name a few.
Opportunities to travel open doors to meeting people from around the world, as well as sightseeing outside of the actual performances. For example, during the 2009 Slovakia trip, the group toured Eastern Slovakia and stopped in Paris to see the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and other famous landmarks of the city. Members also made friends with other performers from across the European content while dancing in Slovakia.
To learn more or to contact a PÁS member with questions please visit our general membership page.
All information, photos and videos © PÁS Folk Ensemble 2021.


PHILADELPHIA�� Earlier in the week, Eagles coach Chip Kelly said that his depth chart at each position is written in sand.
Wide receiver DeSean Jackson revealed that maybe there are some spots etched in stone. Like, for instance, the punt return job.
Jackson has had some electrifying moments returning punts in the past. The walk-off, 65-yard punt return to beat the Giants on Dec. 19, 2010 comes to mind.
Despite being used in a limited role on punt returns the past couple of seasons, Jackson still holds the team record for punt return touchdowns with four and playoff punt return yards with 145. He ranks third in team history with 1,223 career punt return yards, trailing Brian Mitchell (1,369) and Wally Henry (1,231).
In 2009, he became the first player in NFL history to earn Pro Bowl honors at two positions (wide receiver and punt returner).
Jackson is in better shape this camp, too, so much so, that Kelly praised him for it on Friday.
�He did great in the conditioning test,� Kelly said.��It proves to me he spent a lot of time this summer investing in himself.�That's what we talked about before I left. We said, the sky's the limit for him, and he could be a real special player in this league. But he's got to make that decision that he wants to be.
Jackson spent his offseason training in the heat of California and Nevada, knowing he needed to be in better condition to withstand Kelly's uptempo, no-huddle style of offense.
There is a real possibility Lincoln Financial Field will be filled to its 69,000 capacity on Sunday when the team holds the first of five practices open to the public.
President Don Smolenski said Saturday that at least 65,000 free tickets have been issued for the event, which begins at 12:30 p.m. The practice will be held rain or shine.
The practice will also mark the first time the team will be in full pads since its season ended last year.
That means happy days for both offensive and defensive linemen, who can now begin full contact.
� Tight ends Brent Celek and Zach Ertz both dropped catches when they were wide open and with nobody around them.
� Receivers Jason Avant and Russell Shepard both made highlight-reel catches deep down the field. Both times the passes were thrown by Michael Vick.
� Matt Barkley made a terrific pass on a deep out pattern to Will Murphy, dropping the ball nicely over Mychal Kendricks. Murphy got his feet in bounds. Barkley also made a nice hook-up on a deep pass to Damaris Jackson.
Three players did not participate in practice: Receivers Arrelious Benn (left knee) and B.J. Cunningham (right foot), and cornerback Cary Williams (right hamstring strain).


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China: Human rights lawyer released on bail as relentless crackdown continues
The release of human rights lawyer Xie Yang on bail does not represent a break in China's relentless crackdown against lawyers and activists, Amnesty International said today.
Xie Yang was tried in Changsha City Intermediate People's Court in southern China on Monday for "inciting subversion of state power" and "disrupting court order" and apparently released on bail, even though a verdict has not been announced.
Patrick Poon, China Researcher at Amnesty International, said:
"This unusual sequence of events does nothing to alleviate the concerns about torture in this case.
"While it is a relief that Xie Yang is no longer in detention, it doesn't diminish the fact that he should never have been arrested in the first place.
"While on bail, Xie Yang is likely to experience constant surveillance and severe restrictions to his freedom of movement as we have witnessed in other such cases. Such tactics appear to be the authorities' modus operandi against those defending human rights."
The court announced the trial would be broadcast on Weibo, a Chinese social media platform, only approximately 20 minutes before it began.
At the trial Xie Yang said that he was not tortured, contradicting what he told his lawyers in January when he recounted prolonged torture he had suffered during his detention, including lengthy interrogations, beatings, and deprivation of water and sleep.
Patrick Poon added:
"The charges against Xie Yang are baseless. The authorities know it and that is why they have resorted to torture and other forms of coercion against him and his family."
Xie Yang is one of almost 250 lawyers and activists targeted in an unprecedented crackdown by the Chinese government which started in July 2015.
After accounts of Xie Yang's torture were made public by his lawyers in January 2017, the authorities have rejected any further requests from his lawyers to meet with their client. Another detained human rights lawyer, Jiang Tianyong, was seen "confessing" on mainland media in March 2017 to fabricating the evidence of Xie Yang's torture.
Xie Yang's family had also been threatened in an attempt to coerce him to "confess" and provide incriminating statements against other human rights defenders. Xie Yang was represented at the trial by court-appointed lawyers after those hired by his family were removed from the case by the authorities.
The authorities have repeatedly warned Chen Jiangang, one of Xie Yang's original defence lawyers, to stop discussing the case with international media and initiated an investigation into Chen's own eligibility to practice law.
Chen Jiangang and his family were taken away by police in Yunnan when they were travelling there on Wednesday 3 May, along with activist Zhang Baocheng and Zhang's wife Liu Juefan. After they were released, Chen had to drive back to Beijing from Yunnan, escorted by public security officers while Chen's wife and their two young children were allowed to take a flight back to Beijing.
Relentless crackdown
The detention of lawyer Wang Yu and her family on 9 July 2015 marked the beginning of an unprecedented government crackdown on human rights lawyers and other activists. Over the following weeks, almost 250 lawyers and activists were questioned or detained state security agents, and many of their offices and homes were raided.
Apart from Xie Yang, another five have been convicted of "subverting state power". In August 2016, activists Zhai Yanmin and Gou Hongguo, aka Ge Ping, were given suspended prison sentences. Activist Hu Shigen and lawyer Zhou Shifeng were sentenced to seven-and-a-half years and seven years' imprisonment respectively. Lawyer Li Heping was tried in Tianjin on 25 April and then sentenced to three years imprisonment, suspended for four years, on 28 April. His whereabouts remained unknown after the verdict until he returned home on 9 May, although images show he has lost weight and his hair has turned noticeably grey.
Three others remain in detention and are awaiting trial dates or verdicts. The trial date of human rights lawyer Wang Quanzhang still has not been set. Activists Yin Xu'an and Wang Fang are still waiting for their verdicts after appearing in court in September last year and in February this year respectively.
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AY Makun was a guest on "CNN Marketplace Africa," and the comedian discussed some of the obstacles faced by independent producers in Nollywood.
People are now beginning to know that you can make money from our movies. Investors are starting to come in and collaborations between different production outfits are beginning.
When asked how the country's recession impacted business, AY revealed even his company suffered: It affected the last movie I did, 10 Days in Suncity, because of the exchange rate. I was shooting in Nigeria and South Africa so the exchange rate was crazy and that affected finance.
Recession or no recession, Nigerians want to like a product and they are ready to go out there and see it – it's part of the relief for them.
He moved on to outlining what it takes to produce a financially successful Nollywood movie. The secret is not for you to just jump in because you think people are making money. You need to do your research. You also need to have an understanding of finance.
The show heard how financing films as an independent producer takes confidence. As I have other comedy platforms, maybe the proceeds from doing standup will divert into this new line of business, which is movie making… And I'm a risk taker. I do not ask for any sort of funding.
Another challenge which producers like the comedian experience is film piracy. AY told the programme how this has impacted the filmmaking business: I have lost so much money from the piracy of 30 Days to A Trip to Jamaica. This has also affected the industry; some producers believe that if they spend so much and pirates come, they are going to have a huge loss.
But if they spend less and they make a little money before the thieves come, it will be fine. This is affecting the quality of the films being made.
Distribution is good, but for us to really enjoy cinematic movies, we need more cinemas in Nigeria. Lagos alone should have 30 or 40 cinemas.
Such challenges mean that producers must seek alternative ways of promoting their work. AY said he promotes his films through social media and that this strategy pays off.
My voice is my social media platform. Anytime I do a film, the very first port of call is to visit my social media platforms and tell the people what is coming up. The anticipation is always there.
That's why it's always easy to see that our opening weeks for our films are usually the highest.
Other online platforms, such as iROKOtv and Netflix have partnered with some Nigerian movies; however such platforms appear to be yet another challenge for independent producers aiming for success in the industry. The problem, according to AY, is the way Netflix pays for films.
Netflix stretch payment over five years. I've invested and done the movie, all I need is quick cash to go back and do another one. It may be nothing for big Hollywood producers, but for people like us… we need the money.


Growing your own food is all the rage at the moment, but more than just being a trendy fad there are lots of benefits of growing your own.
By growing your own fruits and vegetables you are in control, therefore you can reduce the amount of pesticides compared to supermarket produce, making them healthier and helping to protect the bees.
Growing your own fruits and vegetables will save you money, no more trips to the supermarket so at the same time helping you to reduce your food miles - you cant get much more local than just outside your own back door. The food is fresh, so the fruit and vegetables grown in your garden will promote health because they are rich in nutrients, especially in phytochemicals, anti-oxidants, vitamin C, vitamin A and folate.
If you have children then teaching them to grow their own fruit and veg shows them where the food comes from and also can hep encourage them to eat something they would otherwise ignore -fresh veg is often much sweeter than the supermarket produce.


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