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Singapore: a neutral nation for summit with President Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un
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In choosing Singapore for their historic summit, President Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed on a neutral nation known as a bastion of law and order where even littering can draw a heavy fine.
Trump announced Thursday on Twitter that the meeting will be held June 12 on the small but affluent island nation in southeast Asia.
"It's discreet," said David Albright, president of the Institute for Science and International Security, which tracks arms control issues. "They can control the press. They can be trusted on security."
The White House had considered holding the summit at the Demilitarized Zone between North and South Korea. Kim met there last month with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. Images of those two leaders holding hands and crossing back and forth across the DMZ were broadcast around the world.
The United States will want more control over images, linking the pictures to substance of the talks. "Can you imagine if Trump walked across the border holding hands with this guy," Albright said.
Singapore offers a more controlled environment where the leaders can meet behind closed doors and emerge for orchestrated photo opportunities.
"Singapore is a very disciplined place," said Robert Einhorn, an arms control analyst at the Brookings Institution and a former State Department official who negotiated with the North Koreans in the 1990s. "You can count on the authorities there to ensure an orderly situation."
Einhorn said the North Koreans have held meetings before in Singapore and would be comfortable holding a summit there. The North Koreans have an embassy there.
"It's a place where north Korean diplomats are comfortable," Einhorn said.
It will be a rare trip abroad for Kim, who has rarely left the country since assuming power in 2011. His trip this week to Dalian, China, was the first time a North Korean leader has flown abroad in more than 30 years.
The distance from the North Korean capital of Pyongyang to the Dalian is about 200 miles, compared to about 3,000 miles to Singapore from Pyongyang.
The plane he took to Dalian was the same one the North Korean delegation took to the Olympics this year — a Soviet-made Ilyushin-62.
Singapore, which has a modern infrastructure and a strong economy, has close economic and defense ties with the United States. The U.S. Navy has a logistics hub in Singapore and American warships frequently make port calls there.
"Singapore is a close strategic partner of the U.S. and enjoys wide-ranging and multifaceted cooperation on a range of areas from defense, economic and people to people ties," Singapore's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
Singapore's low crime rate has come at the expense of civil liberties, some critics say.
The country bans the import of chewing gum and tightly enforces littering laws. A man was fined $15,000 several years ago after being caught on surveillance camera throwing cigarette butts out of his apartment window, Reuters reported.
The country recently announced a plan to link facial recognition software to surveillance cameras around the country, according to the news agency. The government said the purpose of the program would be to help identify suspects in terror attacks.
The country also has restrictions on the press and was ranked 151 out of 180 countries for press freedoms by Reporters Without Borders. The government places pressure on journalists through defamation lawsuits and other means, the organization said.
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Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks – World Heritage Ohio
Honoring Native American Heritage Day — Indigenous Mound-Pyramid Builders the Adena and Hopewell Cultures
Today, November 27, 2020 is Native American Heritage Day in the United States. It's the day after Thanksgiving and offers a different perspective on the indigenous peoples living across the northern continent. Contrary to popular colonial myth, the continent was widely settled far in advance of the Pilgrim's arrival in 1620, and the southeastern cultures were particularly advanced hundreds of years earlier. The Adena and Hopewell civilizations lasting from 800 BCE to 500 CE were the first to build large cities and impressive earthworks in areas spanning the current states of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, and West Virginia. We do not know the names these indigenous peoples called themselves; Adena and Hopewell were given to them later based on local settlements in their regions.
At the same time as the height of Roman Empire (100-476 CE), there were thriving civilizations in North America. The extent of their trade network spans the eastern half of the United States, rivaling that of the Roman Empire. Massive earthwork enclosures built by these peoples are the largest collection on the planet, yet their construction still a mystery.
Map of Adena and Hopewell cultures. Wikimedia Commons, H. Rowe, 2008
Adena. Existing for about 900-1000 years, the Adena began mound building in central and southern Ohio regions. This evolved from prior practice of burying dead in piles of shells alongside rivers, including pet dogs, then moving to burials in large mounds of earth along with funerary objects such as jewelry, art, and ceramics. The Adena were notable for an extensive trading network which supplied them with copper from the Great Lakes to shells from the Gulf Coast. They developed agricultural practices, pottery, and artistic works although still living semi-nomadic lives and relying on hunting and gathering. Some Adena mounds—actually pyramids—were very tall and conical in shape, the highest being 65 feet tall at Miamisburg, Ohio. These pyramids were smooth on top and capped with clay, beginning as mortuary buildings which were ceremonially burned, then layers of burials placed on top followed by a new mortuary structure, and the process kept repeating.
Grave Creek Mound, Adena Culture in Moundsville, West Virginia
62 feet tall, 240 feet diameter Wikimedia Commons, T. Kiser 2006
Adena people lived in small settlements of one to two structures; houses typically built in a circle ranging from 15 to 45 feet diameter. Walls were made of paired posts tilted outward, joined to other wood pieces to form a cone shaped roof covered with bark. The Adena had stone tools and axes, bone and antler tools, spoons and other implements. A few copper axes were found, but metal was generally hammered into jewelry such as bracelets, rings, and pendants.
Hopewell. Descendants of the Adena, Hopewell culture epicenter was Ohio starting at 100 BCE and lasting until 500 CE. Hopewell were masters of land survey and geometry, continuing the Adena custom of earthworks and mound-pyramids but vastly enlarging it. They extended the trade network from the Crystal River Indian Mounds in Florida to the northern shores of Lake Ontario, the Gulf Coast, and from the Mississippi River far to the east, but did not have much influence on the East Coast. From these regions they obtained mica, copper, shell, and soapstone. They produced beautiful artwork and made stone pipes in shapes of effigy animals, smoking tobacco and perhaps other substances.
Hopewell Interaction Sphere
Wikimedia Commons, H. Rowe, 2010
The name Hopewell came from mounds excavated in 1891-92 by Warren Moorehead at the property of Mordecai Hopewell in Ross County, Ohio. The Hopewell built earthworks in clusters of 10-20 mounds or more in same area. Once there were tens of thousands, but Hopewell mounds now only number in the hundreds due to encroaching development, both farmlands and towns. Many remaining earthworks are now preserved in parks and historic sites.
The great Hopewell geometric earthworks are among the most impressive indigenous monuments in the U.S. They take various geometric shapes and rise to amazing heights, often shaped like animals, birds, or serpents. There are gigantic enclosures bounded by berms of earth that are 20 feet wide by 20 feet tall. These often covered 20 acres (15 football fields); and could hold 17 pyramids of Giza inside. Some reached 50 acres and the largest is 111 acres at the Hopewell site. Maps and drawings made in the 1840s document earthworks, many that are now destroyed, but some have been preserved at the Hopewell Cultural Historic Park.
Model of Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks, Newark
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Mystery of Massive Earthworks. An impressive level of coordination was needed to build all these earthworks, spread over a large region and using the same geometric principles and formulas. One repeated measurement is 1053 feet, appearing in different parts of structures—some square, rectangular, octagon. Many areas have enclosures of 20 acres, and squaring the circle or circling the square was used repeatedly. Hopewell structures were built so measurements of a square fit inside a circle and vice versa. Such repetition shows that there was clear intentionality in building. But who organized the labor forces to build massive geometric earthworks?
Hopewell villages were small and the people did not live near the earthworks. Villages were a few miles away, rarely had more than 100 people, houses were simple rectangular (occasionally circular) shapes made of wattle-and-daub with grass roofs, holding 1-2 families. Diet was simple, with small scale agriculture augmented by hunting and fishing. They did not have corn, cultivating native plants like pigweed, sunflowers, maygrass, and goosefoot. These were egalitarian settlements without large differences between houses denoting different social status. There is no evidence of a chief or ruling class. There was some class differentiation seen in burial placements inside mounds and amount/types of burial artifacts. The largest burial mound is at the Hopewell site, three interconnected structures 500×180 feet, and 30 feet tall at the base. Following Adena practices, these mounds started as mortuary structures, then were burned and burials put on top, taking place over years and decades. The most elaborate burials were in the center, the earliest phases. Multiple burials were interred at once; bodies must have been stored for a while before being interred. Group burials were not due to war and there is no evidence of violence or warfare in Hopewell archeology. Burial pyramids grew in size over time, then were capped with hard surface and temples built on top.
Hundreds of workers were needed, along with persuasive leaders to accomplish these works, but archeological evidence shows only small egalitarian villages. According to archeologist Edwin Barnhart's theory, these small, peaceful villages banded together to create the earthworks, probably as gathering places for celestial timed ceremonies. Building the earthworks in itself was the ceremonial event. They gathered together every decade or two, timed to lunar events, as a single people to create something great and enduring. Such shared effort in raising monuments is powerful builder of community. (ArchaeoEd Podcast Episode 3 – The Hopewell)
Model of Hopewell Earthworks at Fort Ancient, Ohio
Astronomical Aspects of Hopewell Earthworks. Hopewell earthworks encode knowledge of astronomy focusing on solar system objects; known as "horizon based astronomy." This takes note of the rise and set of the sun, moon, and planets, all visible to the naked eye. The Hopewell made solar and lunar observations, and several earthworks align to winter or summer solstice: Hopeton, Dunlap, Anderson, Mound City, and Hopewell site all have solar alignments through diagonals, not sides of the squares. At times they had to make adjustments for mountains; the Marietta site has mountain ridges so they used astronomical knowledge and land survey techniques to compensate in aligning with solstice.
Octagon sites at Newark and High Bank did not have solstice alignments, but instead followed movements of the moon. The many angles of the Newark octagon captured all lunar alignments. Lunar maximums (maximum excursion along the horizon) occur every 18.6 years at full moon. This moon cycle of lunar maximums and minimums was captured by Hopewell. It takes years to determine this; there are 4 such alignments in a full cycle, 2 maximum and 2 minimum. Different lunar alignments were used at the High Bank site octagon.
Lunar rise above octagon-circle earthworks, Hopewell site, Ohio
Lunar Aligned Earthworks at Newark Ohio. This spectacular lunar alignment at the Hopewell site in Newark, Ohio (built between 100 BCE – 300 CE) includes the 1200-foot-diameter Great Circle with its steep inner ditch and monumental framed gateway, plus the Octagon Earthworks, forming a perfect circle and adjoining octagon over a half-mile across. The perfectly formed, eye-level embankments align with all eight of the key rise- and set-points of the moon during its 18.6-year cycle, within a smaller margin of error than that at Stonehenge. World Heritage Ohio.
Cultural decline: Around 500 CE, the Hopewell stopped building mounds and earthworks, their trade exchange ended, and their art was no longer produced. Rising hostility is a possible cause, since villages at the end of the Hopewell period became larger communities that built defensive walls and ditches. Climate change with colder conditions probably drove game animals north or west, and had detrimental effects on plants, drastically reducing these food sources. The bow and arrow were introduced during this time, improving hunts but further depleting game. This effective weapon made warfare more deadly, driving people into larger fortified communities. With fewer people using trade routes, the network linking people to the Hopewell traditions diminished. Full-scale agriculture after introduction of corn might also have contributed to breakdown of social organization. Conclusive reasons for the dispersal of these prodigiously creative people have not yet been determined. (Wikipedia, Hopewell Tradition)
Tags: Adena culture, ancient native cultures, archeology, Ed Barnhart, geometric earthworks, Hopewell culture, horizon astronomy, Indigenous people North America, lunar movements, massive earthworks, Mound builder culture, North American earthworks, North American pyramids, Ohio mounds, solar movements
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Editor of Carl Goes Amsterdam Sasha Arms shares her best bits of the city known for its waterside life, bicycle mania and creative approach to living.
Amsterdam has always attracted an eclectic mix of visitors, thanks to its long history as a global hub of trade, and its more recently gained reputation for being a centre of creativity and start-up collaborations. There have never been more exciting things happening in Amsterdam.
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The city is the global fashion centre for denim, with jean brands such as Pepe Jeans and Hilfiger Denim headquartered there, and a "House of Denim" fashion school. New artificial islands are being built all the time to accommodate the city's workforce and new projects, while the previously industrial northern part of Amsterdam is being transformed into a cool, creative hub.
The food scene is thriving, with an inventive European influence coming through in places such as Kaagman & Kortekaas, to immersive culinary experiences such as those on Lighthouse Island, only accessible by boat.
There is a thriving craft beer and craft coffee scene, and the city's many markets mean there is a treasure trove of discovery available, whether it's at the famous Albert Cuyp Market, or at the market known for fresh organic produce — ZuiderMRKT — quirkily located on a roundabout.
With so much going on, city-breakers can take their pick of ways to spend their time in the city of water.
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The best way to experience Amsterdam is to do as the locals do, and get around by bicycle or on the incredibly efficient trams and buses. Get a feeling for the city by meandering around different neighbourhoods in this way, or take one of the many canal cruises on offer to get a distinctive insight into the city from the waterways. And be sure to blend taking in the well-known sights with experiencing lesser-known pockets of the city.
The area around Museumplein is one of the best known parts of the city. Pose by the giant 'I Amsterdam' sign, enjoy the buzz of the pedestrianised square, and visit Amsterdam's museums of international acclaim: the Rijksmuseum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum. Visit the Anne Frank House to discover the hiding place of the Frank family during World War II, and to experience the place where Anne Frank wrote her now world-famous diary. Go to Dam Square to visit the Royal Palace, and visit Vondelpark to enjoy the green open space Amsterdammers flock to as soon as the sun makes an appearance.
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When it comes to getting off the beaten track in the city, visitors to Amsterdam can really take their pick, despite the fact it's an intimate, village-like part of the world. Discover the trendy De Pijp neighbourhood by stopping off for a coffee at CT coffee & coconuts inside a converted theatre, and have a drink in the Troost micro-brewery, found inside a previous monastery. Near the city centre, try some spirits in a 17th century tasting tavern, Wynand Fockink, and have a coffee or a meal alongside creative Amsterdammers in The Lobby at Hotel V. Other great drinking holes include the bar at 23 Wolvenstraat that has no name, In 't Aepjen where visiting sailors used to pay in monkeys instead of cash, and Arendsnest, a typical wood-clad smoke-stained "brown café" that serves 100 varieties of Dutch beer. For some chill-out time, enjoy Sauna Deco — a huge sauna inside a previous 1920s Parisian department store — and go to the EYE Film Museum in north Amsterdam, where there are two-person pods for people to watch anything from a huge catalogue of films and documentaries. Given the abundance of water, beaches can be found across the city; some of the local favourites include Blijburg and Pllek.
Food-lovers are spoiled for choice in Amsterdam, with everything from street food options in places such as De Foodhallen, inside a former tram shed, to fine dining and world cuisine.
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For feeling like you've been let in on a local secret, have dinner at the Grand Café De Tropen, inside the grand Tropenmuseum that opens its eatery after hours for intimate, candle-lit meals. The healthy, Asian-inspired menu is inventive and impeccably put together. Menu items include the likes of tuna tataki, Surinamese soups and fresh grilled fish with quinoa.
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The city of Amsterdam has a vibrant mixture of accommodation options, to suit all budgets and all preferences in terms of locality.
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INK Hotel is centrally located and combines a cool style with modern amenities. Inside a former newspaper headquarters, the building's publishing history is kept alive with hotel amenities described on crisp newspapers, vintage typewriters peppered throughout the building, and the all-day PRESSROOM bar. The bright lobby has skylights and a homely snack-cart, while plush rooms are decorated with hand-drawn depictions of the city. This is a good-looking hotel giving travellers a discreet home-from-home.
For those who want to stay in a cool, design-conscious hotel in a trendy Amsterdam neighbourhood, look no further than the family-run Arcade Hotel. With an array of vintage and more modern game consoles available to play, this hotel attracts gamers from across the world, as well as anyone who loves retro-chic style. The hotel gives a warm welcome to everyone, with comfortable, good-looking rooms and bathrooms with funky changing lighting. And just outside the front door is the locally-loved Sarphatipark, ideal for morning strolls with coffee and summertime picnics.
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For those who value location and style in their hotel stays, Hotel The Exchange is a smart choice, just a short amble away from both Central Station and Dam Square. Rooms have been individually designed by fashion students and there are five levels of room type to suit all budgets. Communal areas include access to sewing machines, while a vending machine comes stocked with wine, beer and late-night snacks.
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Remember the old saying, "Have some chicken soup, and call me in the morning…" when you were sick? Chicken soup isn't just good for the soul, and there's a good reason doctors (and grandmothers) would prescribe it in the old days to help you get better when you're sick. But it's not just any old chicken soup…rather it's the broth made from scratch, that contains the healing qualities. Let's take a closer look at why broths are so very good for you, and what may be another great super-food commonly overlooked yet oh so powerful.
All bone broths, whether they're made from chicken, beef, fish, duck, lamb, quail, deer, or other creatures are nutrient dense, easy to digest, easy for the body to absorb, rich in minerals, and boost the immune system. Sometimes also called "stock," bone broth can help heal your gut, benefit the body in overcoming food intolerance and allergies, improve joint health, reduce cellulite, and improve your over-all health.
Protecting and soothing the lining of the digestive tract. As a result, can aid in healing digestive disorders like IBS, crohn's, acid reflux, and ulcers.
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Arginine is necessary for immune system function, wound healing, production and release of growth hormones, helps regenerate damaged liver cells, and is needed for the production of sperm.
Glycine prevents the breakdown of protein tissue like muscles, is used to make bile salts and glutathione (a popular expensive supplement for joints), helps detoxify the body of chemicals, and is a neurotransmitter that improves sleep and improves memory and performance.
Glutamine protects the gut lining, is metabolic fuel for cells in the small intestine, and improves metabolism and muscle building.
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Not only are homemade bone broths more nutrient-dense and contain more healing benefits, but they are also incredibly economical! Broths are made from a combination of simple vegetables like onion, garlic, carrots, and celery along with parts of a vertebrate animal generally considered waste. Traditional broths were made including things like the feet, bones, ligaments, and fat of the animal so that no part of the animal went to waste. If you purchase an organic free-range chicken, for example, you can still enjoy the meat for your favorite chicken recipes yet also get a hearty broth from the remaining bones.
For generations, cultures all over the world have used broths as a basis for their diets. Broths can be used to make soups, stews, rice dishes, bean dishes, marinades, and so much more. By incorporating a little bit of broth into your daily dietary habits, you too can enjoy all the healing benefits of broth while delighting in a wide variety of delicious recipes. Once you try it for yourself, you'll be amazed at how easy it is to make, how far a batch of broth will go, and how delicious it is in your recipes.
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For retailers and contact centers, the holiday season doesn't end January 1. The fact is, post-holiday sales, gift returns and exchanges, and questions about setting up new devices, toys, furniture, and more keep customer experience (CX) centers humming well into the new year.
Combined with the wide plethora of digital options consumers have to connect with brands (including in-app messaging, social media chatbots, voice assistants, and more), contact centers can expect a higher-than-average number of consumer touch points during the post-holiday season.
While wages are always an important contributing factor to employee happiness and retention, the fact is there are multiple avenues through which contact centers, and the brands they represent, can boost employee satisfaction year-round. Options include continuous learning, alternative pay options, and long-term incentives.
Learning and development (L&D) is one of the primary benefits applicants seek when evaluating a potential employer. However, more than half of companies do not have L&D programs in place to train workers for skills of the future. This naturally sets in motion fears and rumors of job automation and displacement. However, artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to create more jobs (133 million by 2022) than it's poised to displace (75 million by 2025).
The post-holiday season is the perfect opportunity for contact centers to skill up employees to work alongside AI-driven tools—chatbots, voice assistants, or automated texting—if they want to stay relevant, maintain a highly skilled workforce, and beat out competitors. Walmart, for example, has invested nearly $3 billion in training, education, and higher wages. Their training programs boast a strong focus on technology, as well as a blend of traditional classroom learning with experiential, on-the-job training. As the nation's largest employer, this means providing hundreds of thousands of US employees with skills they might not have acquired otherwise.
Contact centers may also consider offering continuous learning opportunities in the form of massive open online courses, which offer instruction on a wide variety of subjects such as coding, business management, and languages. These enable CX agents to stay engaged in their day-to-day tasks while improving skills in areas that foster their long-term growth within CX. Additionally, L&D offerings create an opportunity for agents to grow into promotions (and, inherently, higher wages), which in turn allow contact centers to benefit from a more professionally driven and motivated staff.
While high-profile brands such as Amazon and Disney are paving the path for even more competitive hourly wages for customer service representatives, contact centers might consider offering alternative pay options to retain top talent—either instead of or in addition to increased wages.
Perks and benefits most sought after by employees include flexible hours or remote work options—favored by 38 percent of employees according to a recent survey by beqom; incentivized bonuses, such as more paid time off or cash prizes as the result of high resolution numbers (that is, resolved inquiries); and personalized benefits, which enable employees to better achieve work-life balance, such as on-site childcare, fitness reimbursements, or tuition assistance.
What's key is for contact centers to leverage relevant employee data (ascertained through AI-driven compensation management platforms, or even employee surveys) about the types of benefits that would most support employees' individual needs and, as a result, help to ensure their long-term employment. Remember that people are interested in certain benefits at different stages of life. For example, a Gen Z employee might appreciate tuition assistance as part of their compensation package, whereas a late-millennial might be more geared toward higher 401(k) matches.
Contact centers that want to retain workers and keep them motivated long-term should explore long-term incentives (LTIs). Sweetening 401(k) plans with higher matches or increased vesting over time, as well as profit sharing or deferred cash, can be critical to ensuring the longevity of top talent. What's more, employees will have the incentive to stay if they feel their employer has their long-term financial security at heart.
LTIs also incentivize employees to focus on (and hopefully surpass) specific performance goals. For example, profit sharing might be a benefit exclusive to employees that exceed performance metrics, while sabbatical programs might only become available to employees after they've achieved a certain status or worked a certain number of years at their contact center. The goal of LTIs in terms of achieving employee retention is to align employee needs with the contact center's expectations for individual job performance so employees feel that they are recognized and valued contributors to their contact center's success.
These strategies to foster growth, personal balance, and long-term financial security are three easy methods for contact centers to leverage year-round, but they are critical steps to deploy when employee motivation slumps after the busy holiday season. When it comes to incentivizing workers to maintain productivity after January 1, it's important that contact centers endeavor to make CX agents feel they can share in their employer's successes and reap the rewards of their labor. Doing so helps contact centers retain the top talent they need to make the post-holiday season a success and grow a dedicated, motivated, and high-performing staff for many years to come.
Ben Bekhor serves as vice president, human resources, Americas for Sitel Group, a leader in the delivery of traditional and transformational customer experience management—business process outsourcing (BPO). Bekhor oversees all aspects of HR operations for the US, Canada, Mexico, Panama, Nicaragua, and Colombia, including compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, talent management, and learning and development.


MCG Jazz has announced a special engagement featuring The Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra (SJMO), the 18-piece big band orchestra in-residence at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History in San Francisco on February 13. The performance will take place at Miner Auditorium in the SFJAZZ Center at 7:30p.m.
Grammy-award winning jazz vocalist Kurt Elling will join the SJMO, under the direction of artistic director Charlie Young for a one-of-a-kind concert experience at San Francisco Jazz to present a collection of music ranging from historic Duke Ellington arrangements from the Smithsonian archives to contemporary arrangements of from Kurt Elling's recent recordings.


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I Am the Night è il terzo album in studio del gruppo musicale statunitense Pantera, pubblicato dalla Metal Magic Records nel 1985.

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 Terrence Lee - voce
 Diamond Darrell - chitarra
 Rex Rocker - basso
 Vinnie Paul - batteria

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First of all, there are a lot of different sources used by apartment complexes that are renting to promote their vacancies these days. As mentioned above, you'll likely have to do a bit of basic web searching to start off with. Some complexes are naturally a bit more old school in their approach however, meaning you'll have to spot "now renting" signs at the physical location. In general, the internet is your best friend however. Even Facebook, Instagram, and Craigslist might turn up promising local apartment listings, so don't leave any stone unturned.
Once you find an apartment complex that has a room available, you need to work out the pricing as carefully as possible. Ask about the monthly rent, any additional utility fees you'll be responsible for, as well as deposits. If you have to pay for utilities separately, it's also in your best interest to figure out which companies serve that particular area. (Make sure you do the same for additional services like television and internet as well.) A lot of people find themselves so desperate to move in somewhere that they ignore their budget altogether. It's much better to know your financial limitations beforehand to avoid stress and late rent or bill payments in the future.
You should also be sure to take a careful look around the apartment that you're considering moving into. Speak with the owner and cover every possible concern you may have. Dive a bit further with personal research on the area and the apartment complex itself as well. Camp Creek is considered a nice play to live overall, but you never know what the tone of a particular neighborhood may be. Scour the internet for every bit of information you can find, and trust your own instincts. Once you find the perfect apartment, you'll likely feel it in your gut.
By sticking to those basic guidelines, you'll undoubtedly be able to put your search for the perfect apartments in Camp Creek GA to an end. It's all about making the perfect preparations for moving from there. Be sure not to put anything off until the last minute and you'll be golden. Moving into an apartment can be an expensive and time consuming process, but all you ultimately have to do is plan carefully and take it one step at a time!


It's not too late to make good on that New Year's resolution 🙂 Come down to St. Pat's on Monday to learn more!
This event is a free event for people over 18. You can reserve a place by clicking on this link.


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Google Adds Buzz to Mobile Gmail, Sort of
Google is integrating its social networking service Buzz into the Web-based version of Gmail for the iPhone and Android phones, but there's no word on an official dedicated Buzz app for either of the popular mobile platforms.
If you are one of the few that use the Web-based version of Gmail through your iPhone or Android smartphone's browser, then you're in luck. Google replicated the full-fledged Buzz interface found in Gmail and added it to the mobile Gmail version of the service. If you use the dedicated e-mail client in either phone, as most people do, you're out of luck, however.
To use the new features, all you have to do is log in to Gmail from your iPhone or Android browser. Depending on your inbox integration settings in Gmail, notifications may appear in your inbox when someone sends you an @reply, comments, or likes something you posted.
However, if Google wants to turn Buzz into a major social network, more is needed from the service. So far, there is no official iPhone or Android app for Buzz, and this could affect the adoption rate of the service.
A few weeks ago, Google introduced a Buzz widget for Android phones, which lets you post directly from the home screen and attach pictures you have taken. On the iPhone, your primary options are several paid and free apps that basically reuse the Web interface. Out of the bunch, Buzzie [iTunes link] is the most usable.
Perhaps Google has ceased making native iPhone apps after the whole debacle with its Google Voice app. The app was rejected from the Apple App Store and the FTC got involved. The entire situation is still unresolved. Meanwhile, Google and Apple are getting even more competitive in the mobile arena, and soon in mobile advertising as well.
But for Buzz to become a success story, now that Google has ironed out some of the privacy issues affecting the service, iPhone and Android users need some dedicated apps, which Google is yet to introduce. Too few users actually use the web-based version of Gmail/Buzz, especially as most use some sort of email app.


You can activate Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.x for Windows locally or remotely, using either an activation code or a key file.
You can activate Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11.x for Windows locally via the command line, or using the Activation Wizard.
Open Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11 for Windows.
Activate with an activation code. Enter the activation code in the field below.
Activate with a key file. This requires you to specify the location of the key file in the next step.
Kaspersky Endpoint Security 11 for Windows will now be activated.
Go to Kaspersky Lab Licenses and click Add activation code or key.
Enter the activation code, select the Automatically deploy key to managed devices checkbox, and then click Next.
Specify the path to the key file, select the Automatically deploy key to managed devices checkbox, and then click Next.
The key will automatically be deployed on devices without an active license if they have an application installed that can be activated with that key. The key is deployed by the Network Agent without running any separate tasks.
To learn how to deploy a key on client devices using a task, see the Online Help.
Licensing restrictions on the number of devices are included in the key's properties. These are taken into account when automatically distributing the key on managed devices. If the device limit has been reached, the key deployment will be terminated automatically.


Is Pepsi Stock a Good Retirement Investment?
Question: I already have investment in Pepsico and am thinking of adding money to it. I am a senior and still employed, but with the CD's at such a low rate, I thought dividend-plus-growth would be the way to go. Am I correct?


After a long and frustrating second night at sea, the Rolex Middle Sea Race fleet continues to make slow progressing on a mirror-like sea. Despite the very light winds, by 13.00hrs on Day 3, all but four yachts had rounded Stromboli and the frontrunners are approaching Palermo at the northwest tip of Sicily.
50 hours after the Saluting Battery cannons marked the start of the Rolex Middle Sea Race, 100 nautical miles separate the two extremities of the fleet. The Maltese yacht Salana is the last competitor on the course and is approaching Stromboli.
In 2007 George Davis' Rambler finished just before midday on the third day to set a new course record of 47 hours, 55 minutes and 03 seconds, at an average speed of 12.65 knots. This year's leading yacht, the Slovenian maxi Esimit Europa 2, is currently averaging only 5 knots and is about halfway home.
R�n 2 and Shockwave continue to chase Esimit Europa 2. At 11.00 this morning Niklas Zennstr�m's Maxi 72 was just 14 nautical miles behind Igor Simcic's maxi and four nautical miles ahead Georges Sakellari's Maxi 72 Shockwave.
The last boat exited the Strait of Messina at 04.00hrs last night, while the bulk of the fleet was rounding Stromboli. Some of the yachts have headed north of the rhumb (most direct course) in the search of more breeze. The Race Tracker shows those boats still near the volcanic island to be at a standstill.
Concentration, focussed trimming, correct sail selection, precise helming and minimizing unnecessary movements are key to getting the best out of really light conditions. With the hours of darkness exceeding daylight at this time of the year, this difficult equation has an added challenge.
Tomorrow should bring a dramatic change in fortune. According to Principal Race Officer Peter Dimech: "A northwesterly wind will fill in late on Tuesday. The big boats will be flying, and should start arriving on Wednesday morning, Thursday and Friday for the rest of the fleet."


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Een virale vector is een virus dat wordt gebruikt als vervoermiddel om genetisch materiaal cellen in te brengen. Virale vectoren worden gebruikt bij de experimenten met gentherapie en bij virale-vectorvaccins. Virussen die, na bewerking, worden gebruikt als virale vectoren zijn bijvoorbeeld adenovirussen, aan adeno-geassocieerde virussen en retrovirussen.

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In celebration of the inaugural National Running Day, running organizations and enthusiasts alike are planning local events on Wednesday, June 3, to encourage Americans of all ages and fitness levels to lace up their shoes, go for a run, and invite a friend to join them. Now is the time for everyone, everywhere to take the first step toward incorporating running as a part of a daily routine.
From a 16-hour run / walk challenge in Creswell, OR, that begins at 4:30am, to a 1,000-kid Mighty Milers Fun Run / Walk at Icahn Stadium in New York City, to a post-work Family Night event (complete with Texas BBQ) in San Antonio, the day will celebrate the benefits of running as part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Additionally, nearly 5,000 people have already committed to individually participating via the "Will You Run National Running Day?" on Facebook.
Users can post their events and search for events at www.runningday.org. If there isn't an event scheduled in a specific area, all runners are invited to create their own. No event is too big or too small to be recognized as a National Running Day initiative.
Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue will issue Atlanta Track Club executive director Tracey Russell a proclamation declaring June 3 National Running Day in Georgia. Additionally, the ATC will host at least seven group runs of various distances throughout the day in metro Atlanta.
The Chicago Area Runners Association will host a post-work event along Lake Michigan.
* Houston Mayor Bill White will officially proclaim June 3 Houston Running Day at a City Council meeting on June 2.
In Indianapolis, Governor Mitch Daniels will present USA Track & Field CEO Doug Logan with a proclamation at an event at the Indiana University Purdue University-Indianapolis track with IUPUI's day campers and children from all over the city. Local Olympians Bob Kennedy and Joann Grissom will also participate in the event, which is free and open to the public.
The Little Rock Marathon is hosting a free early-morning National Running Day Fun Run / Walk, followed by continental breakfast.
Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and Mayor RT Rybak of Minneapolis and Chris Coleman of St. Paul will sign state and city proclamations announcing June 3 as Minnesota Running Day in conjunction with National Running Day. A series of six evening group runs around the city will feature appearances from Team USA Minnesota runners.
In New York City, Olympians Deena Kastor and Lornah Kiplagat will host the Mighty Milers Fun Run / Walk, an event at Icahn Stadium with approximately 1,000 kids from Manhattan and the Bronx. Additionally, New York Road Runners will host group runs in all five boroughs and runners stations in Central Park in Manhattan and Prospect Park in Brooklyn. Kastor and Kiplagat will lead the Central Park group run on Wednesday evening.
In Eugene, OR - otherwise known as "Track Town USA" - Oregon Track Club will hold an evening National Running Day community run. Local Olympians will join in the event, which is free and open to the public.
The Marine Corps Marathon will host a one-mile run on the National Mall, starting and finishing at the Lincoln Memorial. Runners will include local elected officials like Washington D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty, area running club presidents and running store representatives, Marines, local journalists and other race directors.


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Attention-Defecit / Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
What is AD/HD?
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD) are considered to be developmental disorders, rather than delays of development. AD/HD typically emerges in early childhood (by age 7). AD/HD is considered to be largely neurological in origin, yet the diagnosis of AD/HD is made based on observable behaviors, rather than specific medical tests (such as blood testing, a CT scan, etc.). Children with AD/HD present with a persistent pattern of impulsivity, inattention and/or hyperactivity. Inattention refers to a having short attention span and being easily distracted. Impulsivity refers to acting without regard for consequences, especially in the area of risk-taking. Hyperactivity refers to an excessive activity level that disrupts functioning in various settings (e.g., social, school, family).
ADHD in Pre-school?
The symptoms of AD/HD become obvious among school-age children when developmental and academic expectations advance and become more uniform. For example, some diagnostic criteria for AD/HD include: making careless mistakes in schoolwork, failing to finish schoolwork (not due to oppositional behavior), difficulty organizing tasks, losing things (e.g., books, assignments), often leaving one's seat in the classroom, blurting out answers and interrupting frequently. Clearly, these particular criteria that I have listed here are developmentally inappropriate and premature expectations for preschoolers. Among preschool-age children, symptoms are often difficult to identify with certainty, given that "normal" behavior for preschoolers includes a certain degree of inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity. Among preschoolers, then, AD/HD is distinguished from normal behavior by the severity and persistence of symptoms. But this is no small task, especially when it is considered that research finds among preschool children who are "hyperactive," about half are no longer so by kindergarten and do not go on to develop AD/HD.
How many children have Attention Deficit Disorder?
On average, AD/HD is estimated to affect about 5% of the population, but epidemiologists have historically found widely discrepant incidences of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder among children in different geographic areas (e.g., from 2% to 17%!). What explains these differences is, perhaps, varying interpretations of diagnostic criteria among professionals who diagnose. A comprehensive study of 8,500 children conducted by the Mayo Clinic has found that given natural, expected statistical variability, when properly diagnosed AD/HD affects between 3.5% and 7.5% of school-aged children.
Does AD/HD have a cure?
At this time AD/HD is generally considered to be chronic, and while no "quick fix" or cure is available, ADHD can be effectively managed with a multi-disciplinary approach (see below).
What are the long-term outcomes for children with AD/HD?
About 50 to 60% of children diagnosed with ADHD maintain the diagnosis into adulthood.
What causes AD/HD – Is it genetic?
There is wide agreement among scientists and professionals that AD/HD is caused and/or influenced by a number of factors, including genetics, neurotransmitter function, metabolic function, and perhaps other medical factors (e.g., premature birth, hypoxia, elevated lead levels, head trauma, etc.). Studies appear to support a heritability factor with AD/HD. Twin studies show that the genetic contribution to AD/HD may be as high as 75%.
What is the best treatment for AD/HD?
To optimally treat a child with AD/HD, a multidisciplinary approach is recommended, which may include clearly defining goals, setting realistic expectations, establishing (and using!) a comprehensive and dynamic system of behavior management, home and school collaboration (e.g., use of "learning contracts"), making accommodations (to increase chances of academic success), counseling (with older children), and (often) medication.
What about medication for AD/HD, and what about medication for Preschoolers?
Given the relatively subjective nature of an ADHD diagnosis, medication decisions are difficult. For example, parents and doctors must decide not only whether to use medication, but when to begin. Paradoxically, "stimulant" medications are used for children with ADHD. Generally, the FDA has approved the use of stimulant medications for use with children 6 and older, and there has been extensive study of the use of these medications, but there have been very few studies of medication with preschoolers. In 2006, the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry published the Preschool ADHD Treatment Study, the first long-term study on the effects of Ritalin (methylphenidate) among 3- to 5-year-olds with ADHD (it should be noted that the study was sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health and some major universities – Not by pharmaceutical companies). Three hundred three children participated in the study.
About 30% of parents reported side effects, the most common of which was sleep disruption and changes in appetite. As would be expected, side effects were more frequent with higher doses. There were significant improvements in symptoms of AD/HD among many of the preschoolers, however, these improvements were not as great as those seen among older children with AD/HD who are medicated. Further, the preschoolers who responded positively to medication responded most positively to low doses of Ritalin. The study concluded that preschoolers with AD/HD who are medicated may experience improvement as well as side effects. When looking at expected results among preschoolers versus school-age children, the preschoolers may experience less of an improvement with greater side effects. The authors also recommend the use of behavior management interventions and classes to improve parenting skills prior to the use of medications (and along with medications in the event that medication is prescribed).
Controversy: Is AD/HD a fraud, a myth, and/or benign?
The validity of the AD/HD diagnosis has been questioned by some from both within and outside of the early childhood educational and medical community. Have we over-pathologized normal behavior? Have we been guilty of focusing too heavily on a child's deficits? Based on our societal and educational norms, have we turned some strengths into deficits simply defining them as such?
In 2002, over 80 of the world's leading authorities on AD/HD signed The International Consensus Statement on ADHD (and in 2005 over 100 additional experts on AD/HD signed the document). The purpose of the document was to provide a position statement (supported by peer-reviewed scientific evidence) that counteracts media misrepresentation of AD/HD as a fraud, a myth, or a benign disorder.
Still, there is controversy. There are conspiracy theorists who argue that the increase in AD/HD is due to pharmaceutical companies that have been "pushing" drugs on kids through physicians. There are those who argue for stricter discipline (e.g., "Those ADHD kids just need a swift swat on the bottom, just like my father gave me, and, look, I turned out alright"). A more thoughtful, positive, and refreshing interpretation on the controversy that surrounds AD/HD is offered in the book, The Gift Of ADHD: How To Transform Your Child's Problems Into Strengths. Author Lara Honos-Webb recognizes that AD/HD can indeed result in great dysfunction, but she convincingly argues for a paradigm shift. Specifically, she suggests that many AD/HD symptoms may simply be gifts, such as rich imagination, high energy level, ability to enjoy the moment, and out-of-the-box ways to think, see, and act on the world. What do you think?
Behavorial Difficulties – Treatment Outcome Studies
Language Delays – Treatment Outcome Studies
Dyslexia: Science and Intervention
Auditory Processing Disorder: When the brain can't hear


When will LTE be available?
The new Surface Pro with LTE will be made avaiable [sic] for purchase at retail Spring 2018. We're excited to bring you a Surface Pro that is now faster, lighter, quieter, and more connected than ever.


Congratulations to our 3 Banner lads tonight who all played with the Clare Minor Footballers who had a convincing win over Limerick in the first round of the Munster minor football championship . Shane Meehan captained the tear at full forward and score 6 points while Thomas Meenaghan and Eoin Walsh we're both introduced and did well. Well done Shane, Eoin, and Thomas ...all proud of ye in the Banner tonight . Final score tonight Clare 3-15 Limerick 0-10 .


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Go beyond the dream to discover the man. Forty years after Martin Luther King s assassination, HISTORY, with newsman Tom Brokaw, takes viewers through the extraordinary life and times of America's civil rights visionary. KING goes beyond the legend to portray the man, the questions, the myths and, most importantly, the relevance of Dr. King s message in today s world. Includes a rare interview with his son, Martin Luther King III, as well as associates from the civil rights campaigns and contemporary figures such as former President Bill Clinton, Condaleezza Rice, Bono, Forest Whitaker, Chuck D and others. A&E Home Video (2008), DVD, Number of discs: 1, English, Rated: NR (Not Rated), Run Time: 94 minutes.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />


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Two brothers arrested with fresh human head in Lagos
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By Evelyn Usman
Two brothers: Ayodeji Obadimeji,( 18) and Saheed Obadimeji ,(19) have been arrested with a fresh human head identified as that of a 10-year-old boy that was declared missing , at Tunde Baogun street, Shepati area of Ibeju Lekki, Lagos.
The siblings who admitted to have committed the act, told policemen during interrogation that they were contracted by one Sodiq Abefe, to get a human head, with a promise to pay them N200,000.
Don't complain of migration when there're no jobs for citizens, Emir Sanusi tells leaders
The duo were alleged to have lured the unsuspecting 10 year-old boy identified as Joseph, by sending him to buy them a bottle of off drink Tuesday.
There were however different accounts as to how the Primary School pupil met his unprepared end. A version for the account alleged that immediately he took the bottle of soft drink to the Oladimejis, one of them smashed a hard object on his head, causing him to slump, before cutting off his head.
Another version alleged that he was strangled as he turned to leave, upon delivering the of drink.
Meanwhile, back at the boy's how, his apprehensive parents searched the neighbourhood for him to no avail.
Explaining how the suspects were arrested, spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command , Chile Oti, said: " On November 27, 2018, at about 8.30pm, a team of Anti-kidnaping personnel of the Lagos State Police Command on routine patrol between Ajah/Epe expressway, apprehended two brothers :Ayodeji Obadimeji, and Saheed Obadimeji, aged 19 years in possession of fresh human head.
The victim has been identified by his parents as Joseph Makinde, a male, aged 10 years.
"The torso has been recovered from an uncompleted building located at Shapati and effort is being made to arrest the said Sodiq Abefe who allegedly contracted the duo to commit the heinous crime.
4 family members die, others hospitalised after eating `Amala'
" Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police has directed that the case be handed over to the Homicide section of the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (SCIID) Panti Yaba for further investigation.
The CP reiterated his earlier warnings to criminals to repent or relocate from the state as they may regret the consequence of their action"


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Luxury Baume & Mercier – Creative Manifesto Promesse Low Price Replica
"Les Exceptionnelles" collection is the result of creative and aesthetic reflection to which Baume & Mercier has devoted itself for the second consecutive year. Weaving poetic links between watchmaking and fashion, this collection showcases the contemporaneity of the House.
Inspired by a myth
Promesse "Les Exceptionnelles" collection is a creative manifesto, affirmed this year in three new cuff bracelets inspired by the celestial constellation: Coma Berenices, or Berenice's Hair. According to mythology, Queen Berenice II of Egypt promised to sacrifice her long hair in exchange for her husband's safe return from war. Despite the King's opposition, the Queen fulfilled this promise in the temple of Aphrodite. Seduced by the offering, the goddess then took the locks up to the heavens and fixed them in the sky to form the constellation.
Baume & Mercier has chosen to recount this shining story of femininity using pearls – the symbol of perfect beauty – and Ariadne's thread. This celestial constellation is celebrated with three limited edition designs, limited to ten pieces each. At a time when a woman's hair was emblematic of absolute femininity, separating oneself from one's locks was seen as a symbol of self-assertion and personal emancipation. The brand celebrates this frame of mind with a creative and poetic manifesto, paying tribute to the aspirations of contemporary women: to be free and happy, above all by being themselves.
A combination of haute couture and watchmaking
For this edition, Swiss craftsmen have manufactured three styles, each limited to ten pieces. Both a jewelry piece and a watch, each of these modern and ultra-feminine accessories adorns the wrist with delicacy and taste. With exquisite craftsmanship all eyes are drawn to these multi-faceted cuffs.
Synonymous with freedom and creativity, the Cosmos is the flagship model of the new trio. Directly inspired by the Coma Berenices constellation, it reveals the Promesse moon phase dial against a deeply romantic swathe of midnight blue raw silk. Embroidered with Akoya pearls and silver thread, the fabric evokes the stardust of this celestial myth.
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The McCall's Annual Motorworks Revival serves to kick off the Monterey Car Week which sees thousands of motor enthusiasts gather annually for vintage automobile auctions and racing at the famous Laguna Seca Raceway. So what makes these versions unique? Still current beneath the sapphire crystal, clearly, is the tachymeter round the dial, and obviously there's the cobra logo forged right into the seconds hand's counterweight to remind it means company. The small-seconds subdial on every one of these pieces was outfitted with a number representative of motorists of the Shelby Cobra CSX2118: No. 15 (Dan Gurney), No. 50 (Ken Miles), No. 97 (Dave MacDonald), and No. 96 (Allen Grant), respectively. In addition to the amount, each of those four pieces are dressed in comparable aesthetics of their winning cars.No. 15 includes a hot-yellow take on the tachymeter dial using a yellow-lined black alligator-leather strap as well as the flip side is yellowish for this particular model. Also, like the No. 15, the No. 50 receives the ADLC-steel remedy that still keeps a sporty edge. No. 97 additionally offers a yellowish cobra seconds hand and pairs the watch using a slick black rubber strap. No. 97 and 96 include the stainless steel casings using No. 96 getting the loudest of the straps, a brilliant yellow alligator leather strap with black stitching and lining. A little something for everybody's tastes with these versions.
With its midnight blue lambskin, accentuated with a row of natural pearls, Insolence represents glam-rock. The association of these two sensual materials brings a "Haute Couture" touch to the Promesse 30mm which features a midnight blue sunray guilloché dial. Both chic and rebellious, its presence imposes with character and insolence and symbolizes powerful women and the absence of conventions.
A 1920s spirit infuses Petite Promesse. Its chainmail fringed with Akoya pearls is like a miniature Milky Way, the fine craftsmanship highlighting its delicate format. Mounted on a white lambskin bracelet with Akoya pearls, the case is entirely set with diamonds, offering a refined touch to this poetic cuff with a very "couture" feel. An ultra feminine and fashion creation.
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A song from Isis sung by Simone Saunders, Brent Podesky and Jamie Konchak.
Each life is a potential hero's journey: we each are born, called to duty, face ourselves and meet our end. Myth and story are an essential aid, providing context and meaning. Myth unifies, reminding us of our humanity.
In Ancient stories, we see ourselves and themes that transcend divisions of culture, race, religion, class, gender, etc. and strike at the heart of the human experience. They beckon us through the ages and are as relevant in providing meaning and context for a life's journey today as they were 5000 years ago when they were first recorded.
In Isis & Osiris: A Shadow Opera, the story is a codified selection of scattered remnants of Ancient Egyptian mythology resurrected and dusted off and put into a unified, cohesive, relevant, passionate and beautiful whole told through song/ music and mainly shadow puppetry.
The performers play all of the parts and even swap parts- for instance, a character may be voiced by more than one performer, or more than one performer at once. Harmonies are an essential part of the piece. Much of the puppetry is operated on an overhead projector. Music is played live. Don't miss this inventive and compelling production!
Nominated for 3 Betty Mitchell Theatre Awards including Best Production of a Musical.


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How to hire for personality and train for skills
Even in a tight IT labor market, finding talent with the right technology skillsets probably isn't your biggest challenge. What's much more difficult is finding talent with the right personality fit.
By Sharon Florentine
Senior Writer, CIO	 Jun 4, 2015 4:00 am PDT
Finding talent with the right skillset for your company is not nearly as difficult as finding the right personality fit. As important as skills and technical know-how are, team chemistry is just as important – if not more so. One mismatch can cause a negative ripple throughout the organization — or worse, it could negatively impact relationships with customers and, eventually, the bottom line.
Hiring for attitude, personality and potential, and training for skills is admittedly easier said than done, and there's always a chance of making a bad hire, says Sacha Labourey, founder and CEO of Jenkins Enterprise company CloudBees, a provider of continuous delivery software platform. Because CloudBees' developers are distributed across 14 countries and numerous U.S. states, focusing on personality is a must, Labourey says.
"In our case, a selection mechanism had to exist for personality and potential, because we're so distributed. Personalities have to match, and people have to be very compatible for this to work," he says.
Look for teamwork and independence
Labourey says CloudBees looks for talent with excellent teamwork and collaboration skills that also are independent self-starters.
"We have frequent kickoff and status meetings, so our people have to have the skills to communicate well in those settings, and to collaborate, but when they go back to their home offices, they have to be independent and a self-motivator. If you need a pat on the back every two days, or if you need hand-holding as far as direction, then that's not going to work. They have to be able to take the collaborative vision we've agreed upon and take that in their own direction," he says.
Look for big-picture and conceptual thinking
"Finding talent with big picture thinking starts with doing an honest assessment of your needs. In software development, for instance, most problems are identified and then solved exactly once. So, more important than the specific skills needed to solve those problems is seeing how they impact your company down the road," says John Jersin, CEO of Connectifier, a talent recruiting and matching platform.
"Of course you need people who know the fundamentals of their job, but when your people come across problems, it's important that they see them as just obstacles and roadblocks on the way to overall success; conceptual thinking and abstraction is at the core of this," Jersin says.
As important as it is for talent to focus on their own contributions to your products and services, it's also critical that they can see how their part fits into the larger whole.
"You want people who can hit their own personal targets, but also keep the big picture — the company's overall success, development and growth — in mind as well," says Labourey.
Labourey says that when interviewing potential talent he takes note not only of how candidates answer his questions, but what big picture questions they ask of him to determine how broadly they're looking at aspects of the company outside the scope of the individual role.
"I try to keep at least a third of the interview time reserved for candidates to ask me questions about the company and our larger place in the IT industry. If they don't have any questions, that's a red flag, because it can show they're not curious about the big-picture issues," he says.
Look for opinionated and open-minded
Labourey says he also looks for talent that's opinionated enough to speak up, but open-minded enough to actively listen to others advice and benefit from spirited discussions.
"This one is tough, because it also applies to the recruiter, the hiring manager, the CEO — like me. It's easy to say, 'Sure, I want your opinion about this feature, product, company direction' — without really listening. Of course people are going to listen to me; I'm the CEO. But I have to actively make sure I'm really listening to them, too, because my opinion can't be the only one with merit," Labourey says.
Talent with the right personality and potential must be able to not only share opinions and advice, but to be sensitive when other team members suggest a course of action or a solution that might differ from theirs. High-potential talent must be able to listen, absorb information and be flexible enough to change their mind when new information's introduced, he says.
"I want opinions and suggestions about solutions, not opinions about problems. Don't just be opinionated about the way something is wrong, or how a mistake was made, unless you have a solution already mapped out or a suggestion for how to fix a problem," Labourey says.
Look for growth and progression
Labourey says when reviewing candidates' resumes, he focuses more intently on progression and growth over time rather than the nitty-gritty of what a candidate has done. Whether or not they've made mistakes, longevity at their last position and hard technical skills aren't as important as a clear indication that someone is taking steps to grow, change and progress in their career.
"Were they an object — someone that change happened to — or a subject — someone who made change happen? Were they trying to find their way; exploring new opportunities and taking on new challenges? Even if someone changed jobs a lot, that's not necessarily a red flag for me. Depending on how they tell their story, it could mean they weren't satisfied and needed to affect change in their work lives," Labourey says. Looking for talent that's continually evolving can help ensure a candidate has that 'spark' that will keep them challenged, engaged and growing instead of stagnating, he says.
Bad hires do happen
Hiring for personality and potential isn't a panacea. Bad hires happen regardless of what criteria you're using. The key is to acknowledge, accept and move forward. "I can really like someone and think they're great, but sometimes it's not the right fit. In those cases, you have to make the hard decision and let someone go — but I've found in those situations, that person innately knows it's not a fit, and there's a sense of relief, almost, that neither one of you will be stuck in a bad situation," says Labourey.
This focus on potential and personality doesn't always work, adds Jersin, and it's also not the best way to do things if you need a very specific job done quickly, or if you have a project or feature that isn't that complicated, he says.
"But because of the speed of change now, even baseline tools like Excel, for example, are going to change, and change fast. So, if you're going to be hiring anyway, why not look for potential — for soft skills and these evergreen needs that you're always going to have so you don't have to keep repeating yourself and replacing your hires?" Jersin says.


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Q: Simple REST endpoints authentication I am learning how secure my endpoints, but everything i searched for contains pretty complicated examples, that didn't really answerd my question, and for now, just for the sake of this example project, i was looking for something simple.
My current solution is to make endpoints return like this:
return authenticate(request.headers) ? cityService.getCity() : utils.unauthenticatedResponse();

Where authenticate(request.headers) checks for token in header.
The thing i want to improve is to have that authenticate method run before every request to my endpoints (aside from login and register), so i can just return cityService.getCity(), and i won't have to make that check every time.
Will appreciate every answers, but please make it easy yo understand, since i am just a beginner.

A: Since you need to run the authenticate method before every request, you need to implement a Filter. It's pretty straightforward and you can get the steps and  template to implement a filter here.
Every request to an endpoint will first pass through the filter (this is configurable), where you can have the authenticate method and then allow it further accordingly.
For starters, you can implement a filter like below:
@Component
public class AuthFilter implements Filter {

    @Override
    public void doFilter
      ServletRequest request,
      ServletResponse response,
      FilterChain chain) throws IOException, ServletException {

        HttpServletRequest req = (HttpServletRequest) request;
        if(authenticate(req.getHeaders)){
            chain.doFilter(request, response);
        } else {
            //else logic, ie throw some exception in case authenticate returns false
        }
    }

}

The advantages that this provides are :

*

*You can implement multiple filters

*You can provide Order/priority to filters

*You can configure which endpoints need to pass through the filter and which ones do not.

A: You can use ContainerRequestFilter (if you are using Spring/Tomcat)
Every request coming to the server will go through this filter, so you can implement your code in it.

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Q: Rails search URI with unwanted parameters? Background
I am creating a search field in my header. This code in my view:
<% if signed_in? %>
    <%=f orm_tag( "/search", method: "get", :class=>"navbar-form navbar-left", :role => "search") do %>

            <%=t ext_field_tag :q, nil, :class=>"form-control", :placeholder => 'Domain/IP Search' %>

        <%=b utton_tag "Search", :type=>'submit', :class=> "btn btn-primary" do %>

    <% end %>
<% end %>

creates this output:
<form accept-charset="UTF-8" action="/search" class="navbar-form navbar-left" method="get" role="search">

        <input name="utf8" type="hidden" value="✓">

        <input class="form-control" id="q" name="q" placeholder="Domain/IP Search" type="text">

    <button class="btn btn-primary" name="button" type="submit">

    </button>
</form>

Here is a picture:

The issue
The problem is when I search, I get this in my url:
/search?utf8=✓&q=test&button=

Ideally, I'd like it to be more like:
/search?q=test

tl;dr:
How do I get rid of the button parameter (and hopefully the utf one as well).
Extra info:
routes.rb
resources :search

search_controller.rb
class SearchController < ApplicationController
  def index
    @results = params[:q]
    puts @results.to_s
  end
end

search\index.html.erb
<%=@results.to_s %>

EDIT, answer
Adding this because while the accepted answer helped me get to the solution; it didn't have the exact code for my circumstance. I made these changes:
1) routes:
match '/search',          to: 'search#index',         via: 'post'

2) form in my header:
        <%= form_tag search_path, method: "post", :class => "navbar-form navbar-left", :id=> "SearchForm", :role => "search" do %>

            <%= text_field_tag :q, nil, :class => "form-control", :placeholder => 'Domain/IP Search' %>

        <%= button_tag "Search", :type=> 'submit', :class=> "btn btn-primary" do %>

    <% end %>
<% end %>

A: If you are not doing with the Utf8 parameter but, Rails is & but its needed. It's to correct some issues in IE's parameter encoding, This parameter was added to forms in order to force Internet Explorer 5, 6, 7 and 8 to encode its parameters as unicode.Its fixes encodeing issue of IE.
Please refer following link:
What is the _snowman param in Ruby on Rails 3 forms for?

A: GET
The bottom line, as I wrote in another answer, is that you're using GET:

Essentially, when you submit a GET form, it appends the parameters to your URL, whilst a POST form will append the data to the request body (or somewhere hidden).
The difference is just that the GET request expects a response to be returned immediately, and so you have to pass the parameters in the URL to ensure the server knows how to construct it. The best example being if you use a GET request to load a page.
The POST method is used primarily used for forms, where a response is not expected immediately; thus allowing you to keep the params hidden in the request.

Fix
We've actually created a basic search feature here (the actual search doesn't work for some reason, but the live search does)
The way we did it was as follows:
match 'search(/:search)', :to => 'products#search', :as => :search, via: [:get, :post]

This will firstly allow you to access the search action by typing domain.com/search/your-query-here
In terms of submitting via a form, you'll be able to use JQuery to amend the URL with the input from the text field:
#app/views/elements/_nav.html.erb
<%= form_tag search_path, :method => :post, :id => "SearchForm" do %>
        <%= text_field_tag :search, params[:search], placeholder: 'Search your favourite products or brands', :autocomplete => :off, :id => 'SearchSearch'  %>
        <%= image_submit_tag('nav_bar/search.png', title: 'Search', class: 'search_submit', data: { "placement" => "bottom" }) %>
<% end %>

#app/assets/javascripts/application.js
//Search Submit
$(document).ready(function() {
    $('#SearchForm').submit(function(e) {
        e.preventDefault();

        if( $('#SearchSearch').val().length > 0 ) {
            var search_params = '/' + $('#SearchSearch').val().toLowerCase();
        }else{
            var search_params = ''
        }

        window.location.href = $(this).attr('action') + search_params
    });
});

A: This parameter is a feature of rails.
It was previously the snowman.
It helps IE to really use utf-8.
Avoid using form_tag and it works:
<form action="<%= search_path %>" method="get" >
  <%= text_field_tag 'query' %>
  <%= submit_tag "Search", :name => nil%>
</form>

Now style your form as you want


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Peter Barrett is an Australian entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of Playground Global, a venture fund and design studio providing resources, mentorship and funding to startups making hardware devices. Prior to Playground, Barrett served as CTO at CloudCar, a cloud-based consumer products startup. He has also held executive positions at Microsoft and WebTV, where he worked with Playground co-founders Andy Rubin and Bruce Leak.

Barrett also co-founded Rocket Science Games, a video game development company, where he helped pioneer CD-ROMs as a video game distribution method.

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In January, it was suggested by Aime� that the old gang from my Sixth Form days should meet up again. Seeing as many of our friendships had embarrassingly disintegrated into the yearly Christmas card this couldn't have come soon enough. A 'reunion' was arranged and January saw me, Jon, Dan, Stacy, Aime� and Sarah get together for a drink and then bowling some weeks later. However, the time that had passed seemed to show and these first encounters seemed awkward.
For Kris and Jon, 2004 started off with new challenges. Kris became a 'Marketing Executive' at Keltruck in West Bromwich – a job that I understand requires little qualification aside the ability to source a wide range of biscuits, race golf carts and knowledge of Microsoft Paint!
Me, half way up a rock race in Wales.
With both Kris and Jon now enjoying permanent employment in April, Jon began to enjoy driving again (his Rover 214 sold on eBay for �50 and replaced with an Astra 1.8 Sport) and Kris exchanged his car for a ride-on hairdryer (or MX-5). Suddenly I had realised, that I was still working at McDonalds, and had been for nearly two years since leaving Carlisle. Where had all that time gone, and why-oh-why was I still working at McDonalds? A job search quickly began, whilst the shifts became longer and more tiring, and my temper got shorter and shorter.
Thankfully Frank's wisdom was proven wrong, and quitting without having found a new job was in fact the right decision. So right in fact that during my period of notice, I found my current employment as a Web Designer at Orange Vision in Lichfield. Should they have known that I was in fact a member of the church of Macintosh, totally opposed to PC's, table based design, Microsoft, Asda, Christmas… in fact most things, they may have thought twice!
With work now confined to the hours of 9:00-5:30 (or more accurately 9:32-6:05), this seemed to coincide almost perfectly with many nights out during the summer months with an enlarged, merged group of friends. Birthdays for Sarah and Stacy were two examples of celebrations without any of the awkwardness felt earlier in the year. Perhaps this was helped by the fact that Lee and Kris came along for the ride – although Lee's right shoe didn't always make the full distance.
Should I even start to mention Euro 2004 – needless to say it was the same old highs, the same old penalty taking lows.
Being nearly a full four months since our last trip there, it wasn't long before another trip to North Wales was on the cards, this time Coed-y-Brenin for the famed, almost yearly mountain biking weekend. The shear hell of having to ride a woman's bike around the Red Bull Mountain course meant that my first pay-cheque was only ever going to be spent on a new bike – and arguably with better engineering than that of my car. A trip to Torbay came in August, yet I can't remember why!
Change really was becoming the buzz word of 2004 – but sadly this was not a happy experience for everyone. Ellen had returned back home to Walsall after leaving London where she was living with her boyfriend. October saw me catch up with her, and although plans to dress up as a rabbi and gatecrash a future Jewish wedding are on hold, joining me and Kris for Kung-Fu has proved a fun, yet dangerous concept. Even here, things have perhaps changed for the better, with a new job for her to look forward to in the New Year.
The Glebers in a pub, Bath.
Here we continued the drinking in the Walkabout Bar, and this night easily achieved the best night out of the year award – so cheers guys. This was then repeated again in Wimbledon, South London in December, this time with everybody in attendance. This included Johnny who flew all the way from the US – joining John Kerry as the only other American I would like to have seen more of this year. Well done that man!
The lads of Orange Vision.
During this year Keane sung Everybody's Changing – if this year was to be a film this would definitely be the soundtrack. Me, Jon, and Kris all found ourselves on our chosen career paths – mine after being side tracked for far too long. Friendships were rekindled, seemingly not a month passing without meeting back up with a face from the past. Even friendships that I had almost destroyed during the madness that was the beginning of the year are now back to full health, and most importantly of all, I am happier than ever.
It seems ironic, but already these seem to be all to ready to pale into significance as 2005 promises much much more – a new house being perhaps the biggest of which I can mention, but other much larger, perhaps life shattering changes seem all to ready to show their faces in the coming year. But unlike this time last year, I can't wait to start 2005. Watch this space, and enjoy the ride!


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Rider Waite Tarot - Original
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The classic Rider-Waite Tarot is the best known Tarot deck. The vibrant cards, featuring full scenes with figures and symbols, were drawn in 1909 by Pamela Colman Smith under direction of Arthur Edward Waite.
Dr. Arthur Edward Waite (1857-1942) was a genuine scholar of occultism whose published works include The Holy Kabbalah and The Key to the Tarot first issued in England in 1910.
Waite utilized symbolism as the key to the Tarot pack. In The Key to the Tarot he writes: "The true Tarot is symbolism; it speaks no other language and offers no other signs."
Item weight : 220 g
Dimensions : 12.45 x 7.37 x 3.05 cm