The fifth annual Mendocino Open Paint Out (MOPO) recently concluded in California in which six prestigious featured artists and 64 participating artists created 438 works in total. Which of these rose to the top?
Nearly $9,000 in cash and prizes were up for grabs during the 5th annual Mendocino Open Paint Out this year. Hosted September 18-24 by the Mendocino Art Center (MAC), the event presented the public with free opportunities to watch artists paint en plein air, attend featured artist hosted demonstrations, attend daily "wet paint" sales with new watermedia, oil and pastel paintings hung each day, and watch the Quick Draw Competition and cast a vote for winning pieces.
The 438 paintings created throughout the event were judged by featured artists John Hewitt, Jody Bryan, Maeve Croghan, Susan Elwart Hall, Chuck Kovacic, and Jim McVicker. Wendy Brayton was awarded the PleinAir magazine award for overall consistency while Rolando Barrero's watercolor "Noyo Harbor" earned the artist the PleinAir Collector Featured Artist Award.
Carolyn Lord's "Autumnal Equinox Heliotropes" was the "Best in Show" award winner, sponsored by Southwest Art magazine. For the Quick Draw event, the Viewer's Choice went to Sharon Bamber while the People's Choice went to Wendy Brayton.
In the oils/acrylics category, James Morgan took First, Rick Delanty Second Place, Vince Walsh Third Place, and Chella Gonsalves an Honorable Mention. In the pastel category, Sharon Bamber was the First Place winner. Linda Roemisch took Second Place and Judith Perry earned Third. An Honorable Mention award went to Jacquelyn Cisper.
For the watermedia category, Cleo Vilett was the First Place winner, John Jameton Second Place, and Paul Rickard Third Place. Kay Smith received an Honorable Mention.
Featured Artist Judge's Choice Awards were presented by John Hewitt to Evan Garber, by Jody Bryan to Jan Godachy, by Maeve Croghan to Jan Ramsey, by Susan Elwart Hall to Dennis Simpson, by Chuck Kovacic to Dave Howell, and by Jim McVicker to Rob Anglin.
Two new awards were presented at the Mendocino Open Paint Out this year: Best Waterscene, awarded to Ellen Howard, and the Early Bird Award (best painting hung by the end of the third day), received by Linda Abbott.
The Mendocino Coast, located along a beautiful expanse of the Pacific Ocean in Northern California, is a spectacular setting for a plein air festival. Artists claim that the quality of light is unlike anywhere else in the world. From the rugged surrounding landscape, to the bay and beaches, to the quaint Victorian architecture and water towers of the town of Mendocino, the artists find abundant creative inspiration. The sixth annual Mendocino Open Paint Out is scheduled for September 17-23, 2018.
Learn more by visiting the Mendocino Art Center.


2. Read Out Loud Instead of Simply Reading: You are 50% more likely to remember something if you speak it out loud instead of simply reading it over and over. This may make you look a little odd, but give it a try anyway! You will be surprised how much more you can remember when you have said it out loud. Warning: The library may not be a good place to try this, especially if its crowded!
3. Treat Yourself: Are your a chocolate lover, chips, or the infamous Gummy Bears. Whatever you like can be integrated as a reward system into your study habits.
4. Teach Someone What You Have Learned: Ok, so depending on what you have been studying, your willing audience size may vary, however the best way to really know if you understand something is to try to teach it to someone else. If you can't get anyone to listen to you explain the cardiovascular system, teach a class of stuffed animals or better yet record yourself teaching it to a camera and play it for yourself later when you study again!
5. Create Mental Associations: The ability to make connections is not only an easier way to remember information, but it is the fuel of creativity and intelligence. Steve Jobs famously said "Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did somehting, they feel a little guilty because the didn't really do it, they just saw something".
Try out some of these hacks and see how your study session improves. Still looking for more ideas on how to improve retention and have a productive study session? Check out Part 2 of our Study Hacks Guide!


A member of France's elite police unit is in hot water for allegedly racially abusing his colleagues in a drunken rant in Paris. A video of the incident has gone viral.
The officer, a member of the Brigade de Répression du Banditisme (BRB), which deals with armed robberies, allegedly uttered the abusive words "dirty negroes, you blacks and niggers have no place in the police" as other officers tried to calm him down.
As if the alleged racist tirade, reported in Le Parisien, wasn't bad enough, the police officer was visibly drunk and had been apparently been driving his service car with the flashing light on the dashboard.
The film of the incident began after the officer got into an altercation with a scooter driver and his passenger at Quai Anatole-France in the seventh arrondissement, Le Parisien newspaper reported.
A passing traffic police unit stop and two officers are seen trying to calm the furious officer, but in vain.
Although it was not captured on the video, Le Parisien reports that it was as the traffic officers were holding him back, he uttered the words: "Dirty negroes, you blacks and niggers have no place in the police".
He also claimed police officers tried to dissuade them from pressing charges.
Le Parisien reported that it took at least 12 officers to eventually calm the situation and persuade the police office to undergo the alcohol test.
In the end he was taken into police custody and will be tried for driving whilst drunk, insulting figures of public authority and violence.
He will also be subject to an internal investigation, but he has not been suspended and the IGPN, the unit that investigates France's police force has not been called in, BFM TV reports.


Mold is everywhere. These organisms, though useful to the environment, can also have a negative impact when they grow on buildings and even enter the body. To help you learn about these organisms, we've compiled a few not so fun facts about mold and mildew.
Mold and mildew have been around for countless of years. You cannot escape them. When they're not contaminating the air, they're growing on surfaces. You can find mold in different colors, oftentimes looking like spots or specks on a wall.
While these might appear harmless, they are in fact, quite the opposite. They might even be responsible for that nasty skin rash that keeps coming back or a sudden attack from sinusitis.
To provide awareness, we've compiled 10 'not so' fun facts about mold and mildew that you can add to your knowledge and use wisely when the situation calls for it.
Molds are important to the environment. Because they destroy organic materials, they play a major role in helping leaves break down. The breakdown of these plants integrate with the soil and enrich it.
Molds are destructive. While mold is important to the environment, it is the decaying property of the fungi that makes them dangerous.
When prevalent in homes, buildings, and on other surfaces, the area will deteriorate.
Molds can enter your body. Most people believe that mold only grows on surfaces. However, the fungi can enter the body. They can enter the body through several ways. These include inhalation, cutaneous, injection, absorption, and ingestion.
When present in the body, you'll exhibit various symptoms.
Molds are everywhere. As they are a natural aspect of the environment, molds can be found everywhere. They can grow on almost every surface. You'll find them growing on carpets, woods, food, plants, paper, and several other items.
Mold thrives where there is moisture. Mold spores are everywhere. They need moisture to develop and flourish. Hence, you'll find them in abundance where the area is moist or damped.
Molds are presumptuous. They are probably in your home. You'll likely find mold thriving in your favorite places, especially in areas where water is used frequently. This includes your bathroom, sink, and kitchen.
Mold is fast and furious. This is definitely a tacky reference to the Fast and Furious franchise, but you get the point.
After exposure to moisture, mold and mildew will likely develop between 24 – 48 hours. If steps aren't taken to remedy the situation and remove the source of moisture, they'll continue to develop and grow.
Exercise caution when dealing with mold and mildew. Mold and mildew release spores. If you're cleaning and disinfecting a surface contaminated with mold, ensure to take precautions. In some cases, especially when mold dominates an area, use appropriate gears. In worse cases, get a professional to deal with the situation.
There is no practical way to get rid of mold. This is not meant to discourage, but you'll not be able to completely remove mold and mildew indoors or outdoors. However, what you can do is control the level of mold and mildew within your home.
Some people opt to use natural means to clean moldy surfaces or commercial products.
There are different types of molds and their impact differ. There are different types of molds. Depending on the type of mold you've been exposed to, the impact will differ. Everyone has been exposed to mold, whether at work, on construction sites, or within the home.
The impact at which mold affects your health depends on the frequency of exposure, type of mold you've been exposed to, level of mold, or exposure over a period of time.
Did you enjoy those not so fun facts about mold? Scared? Don't be. Whatever precautions you take to deal with mold in your home, always ensure to reduce the level of moisture.
Wherever mold and mildew develop, look out for signs of water in the area. They cannot thrive without it.


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Misa Bharti (born 22 May 1976) is an Indian politician from the state of Bihar and the daughter of Lalu Prasad Yadav and Rabri Devi. In 2014, she unsuccessfully contested the Pataliputra Lok Sabha constituency and lost to RJD rebel Ram Kripal Yadav who had joined BJP.
She again lost in 2019 Lok Sabha election with a margin of more than 39,000 votes from the same Pataliputra constituency.

In June 2016, she was the party's nominee for the Rajya Sabha biennial elections and was elected unopposed along with Ram Jethmalani from Bihar.

Early life and education
Misa Bharti was born in 1976 to two former Chief Ministers of Bihar, Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi. Her father named Misa in honour of the Emergency-era Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) under which Lalu was jailed. She is the eldest of her parents' nine children (7 daughters and 2 sons).

Misa joined the MBBS course in MGM Medical College, Jamshedpur in 1993 on a TISCO quota. She was later shifted to Patna Medical College Hospital (PMCH) citing security reasons. Misa topped the MBBS exams with a distinction in gynaecology from PMCH.

Personal life
Misa Bharati married Shailesh Kumar, a computer engineer, on 10 December 1999. The couple has three children, two daughters and one son. Misa is known to have a hot temperament.

Political career
Misa Bharti contested 2014 Lok Sabha elections from Pataliputra on a Rashtriya Janata Dal ticket. She lost to Ram Kripal Yadav, former most trusted man of Lalu Yadav. In June 2016, she was the party's nominee for the Rajya Sabha elections and was elected unopposed along with Ram Jethmalani from Bihar. She again contested 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Pataliputra losing to BJP's Ram Kripal Yadav.

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Living people
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The Geometry of Numbers is a book on the geometry of numbers, an area of mathematics in which the geometry of lattices, repeating sets of points in the plane or higher dimensions, is used to derive results in number theory. It was written by Carl D. Olds, Anneli Cahn Lax, and Giuliana Davidoff, and published by the Mathematical Association of America in 2000 as volume 41 of their Anneli Lax New Mathematical Library book series.

Authorship and publication history
The Geometry of Numbers is based on a book manuscript that Carl D. Olds, a New Zealand-born mathematician working in California at San Jose State University, was still writing when he died in 1979. Anneli Cahn Lax, the editor of the New Mathematical Library of the Mathematical Association of America, took up the task of editing it, but it remained unfinished when she died in 1999. Finally, Giuliana Davidoff took over the project, and saw it through to publication in 2000.

Topics
The Geometry of Numbers is relatively short, and is divided into two parts. The first part applies number theory to the geometry of lattices, and the second applies results on lattices to number theory. Topics in the first part include the relation between the maximum distance between parallel lines that are not separated by any point of a lattice and the slope of the lines, Pick's theorem relating the area of a lattice polygon to the number of lattice points it contains, and the Gauss circle problem of counting lattice points in a circle centered at the origin of the plane.

The second part begins with Minkowski's theorem, that centrally symmetric convex sets of large enough area (or volume in higher dimensions) necessarily contain a nonzero lattice point. It applies this to Diophantine approximation, the problem of accurately approximating one or more irrational numbers by rational numbers. After another chapter on the linear transformations of lattices, the book studies the problem of finding the smallest nonzero values of quadratic forms, and Lagrange's four-square theorem, the theorem that every non-negative integer can be represented as a sum of four squares of integers. The final two chapters concern Blichfeldt's theorem, that bounded planar regions with area  can be translated to cover at least  lattice points, and additional results in Diophantine approximation. The chapters on Minkowski's theorem and Blichfeldt's theorem, particularly, have been called the "foundation stones" of the book by reviewer Philip J. Davis.

An appendix by Peter Lax concerns the Gaussian integers. A second appendix concerns lattice-based methods for packing problems including circle packing and, in higher dimensions, sphere packing. The book closes with biographies of Hermann Minkowski and Hans Frederick Blichfeldt.

Audience and reception
The Geometry of Numbers is intended for secondary-school and undergraduate mathematics students, although it may be too advanced for the secondary-school students; it contains exercises making it suitable for classroom use. It has been described as "expository", "self-contained", and "readable".

However, reviewer Henry Cohn notes several copyediting oversights, complains about its selection of topics, in which "curiosities are placed on an equal footing with deep results", and misses certain well-known examples which were not included. Despite this, he recommends the book to readers who are not yet ready for more advanced treatments of this material and wish to see "some beautiful mathematics".

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Mathematics books
2000 non-fiction books
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Home GOLF & SPORT Joan Mir Finally Wins!
Joan Mir Finally Wins!
Joan Mir's can finally taste the victory in MotoGP 2020.
Mir conquered the race in the European MotoGP which was held at the Riccardo Tormo circuit, Sunday (8/11/2020) local time. Mir managed to become the first racer to cross the finish line. He was about 0.6 seconds ahead of Rins who finished second.
Even though Mir only started from fifth position, he had sped up since the first lap. He continued to tail his teammate, Alex Rins, until he overtook on lap 11 to maintain pole position until the end of the race.
After crossing the finish line, Mir looked very emotional. This is his first victory in MotoGP this season as well as answering doubts about his performance.
Before the European MotoGP series, Mir could be in top standing without even winning. Mir had three times of runners-up podiums and three times of third podiums, including in the previous Teruel MotoGP series.
Now Mir can be relieved for winning his first victory after upgrading to MotoGP last year. Even if he succeeds in becoming a MotoGP world champion, Mir's eligibility will not be questioned anymore.
"This is what I've been waiting for," Mir said after the race, as quoted by BT Sport.
Joan Mir becomes the ninth winner in MotoGP 2020 while increasing his chances of becoming world champion. Mir is now top of the standings with 162 points, 41 points ahead of Fabio Quartararo in second position and Alex Rins in third position.
With leaving two more season series, Mir may secure the world title at Valencia MotoGP next week.
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'River Blitz' launched around Ramadi
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U.S. and Iraqi forces launched an anti-insurgency operation Sunday in Ramadi and other cities along the Euphrates River, adding an 8 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew and other security measures, the U.S. military said. (CNN — 21 February, 2005)
Ramadi: US and Iraqi troops launched a large-scale operation around the rebellious city of Ramadi on Sunday, as part of a nationwide effort to restore order in the wake of last month's election. (The Australian — 21 February, 2005)
Us and Iraqi troops launched a large-scale operation around the rebellious city of Ramadi today, as part of a nationwide effort to restore order in the wake of last month's election. (The Australian — 21 February, 2005)
The Marine division that led the assault that retook Falluja from insurgents says it has now started an offensive in Ramadi. (New York Times — 21 February, 2005)
American forces have launched a new operation in their struggle to pacify Iraq's "Sunni triangle", unleashing Operation River Blitz on the turbulent city of Ramadi. (UK Telegraph — 22 February, 2005)
Eight suicide bombers strike in quick succession killing 55 asShi'ites commemorate the death of a leader of their sect. (The Age — 20 February, 2005)
Tribal leaders from Iraq's Sunni Arab minority are demanding a sayin Iraq's first freely-elected government in modern history. (Sydney Morning Herald — 21 February, 2005)
Insurgent attacks have killed at least 42 people in Iraq, aMinistry of Defence official says, as Shi'ites commemorated theirholiest day of the year. (Sydney Morning Herald — 20 February, 2005)


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Scientist use GPS tracking technology to shed light on rare birds in Breckland
By Chris Bishop
A stone curlew in Norfolk. Picture: Chris Knights/RSPB Images.com - Credit: Chris Knights (rspb-images.com)
Stone curlews have been fitted with high-tech tags so their movements can be monitored.
The crow-sized birds with large, bright yellow eyes, were close to becoming extinct as breeding birds in the UK 30 years ago. Thanks to conservation efforts, around 400 pairs of stone-curlews now breed in the UK each year, more than half of them in eastern England.
By learning more about them, researchers hope to help landowners create the conditions stone-curlews need for nesting and feeding, in order to ultimately achieve a sustainable stone-curlew population in the UK.
The study is part of the PhD research of Rob Hawkes, the RSPB's heathland officer, and is being supported by organisations including the RSPB Centre for Conservation Science, the University of East Anglia, Natural England and the Ground Disturbance project.
Mr Hawkes said: 'It's incredibly exciting, not just because we're doing something that hasn't been done before, but because we're learning new things about how the birds behave that just haven't been possible to study before, and this will improve our understanding of what we need to do to help stone-curlews.
'We knew that stone-curlews are mainly nocturnal and forage at night. When they have eggs the adults take it in turns to sit on the nest, which gives the 'off duty' bird the chance to go in search of a meal. Using the GPS tags we have discovered individual birds travelling much further from their nest to find food than had been known previously, suggesting the birds are prepared to travel a substantial distance to reach a favoured feeding site.'
Thirty years ago, most of stone curlews' natural breeding habitat - grass-heaths and downs - had been lost, and a high proportion of birds took instead to nesting on farmland, where they were vulnerable to farm machinery.
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Thanks to the intensive efforts of farmers, land managers, gamekeepers and conservation organisations to protect vulnerable nests and create safe nesting plots, the number of stone-curlews breeding in the UK has more than doubled since 1985.
Robert Gough has farmed in the Breckland region of East Anglia – one of the stone-curlew's UK strongholds – all his life.
'Like lots of farmers in the Brecks, we've been working with the RSPB and others for many years to help stone-curlews nesting on our farm, and it has been very gratifying to see the positive impact these efforts have had on their numbers.,' he said.
'This year we've had five pairs of stone-curlews on the seven specially-created nesting plots we have on the farm as part of our agri-environment agreement. Because the nests were on safe plots and not in amongst crops we didn't need to intervene or interrupt farming operations to avoid damaging them.
'The more we can encourage the birds to nest where they are safe the better – for them and for us – and that means creating safe places for them, on farmland and elsewhere.'


I'm 18 months old. And Funny. And Cute.
This is my Auntie Carla.
She's 23. And Funny. And Cute.
She also has Cystic Fibrosis. Mama says "CF is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States." It makes my Auntie Carla cough. It makes her sick. It sends her to the hospital sometimes.
That is why my mom and dad participate in the Great Strides walk to fight CF. Mom says "Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest and most successful national fund-raising event. And nearly 90 cents of every dollar of revenue raised is available for investment in vital CF programs to support research, care and education."
I want to help find a cure for my auntie's disease. I want her around for a long time. Can you help me? If you go here you can find my mom's Great Strides home page and make a donation. Making a donation is easy and secure! Just click the "Click to Donate" button. Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated!
Also, if you happen to live anywhere near my mom and have used books, she is collecting them to sell to raise money. She will be happy to come pick them up. Just send her an email or leave a comment.
I love my Auntie Carla. I want her around for a long time. Thank you for helping me make CF stand for "Cure Found"!


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Youthnet was formed in 1969 by a group of Skagit County concerned citizens, representatives from the juvenile court, public schools, State Social and Health Services and other community agencies, to develop a structured residential program for youth transitioning from institutional care to community/home living. The agency incorporated under the name Skagit Group Ranch Homes and a group home for boys was established, followed by a home for girls. A major shift in State policy lead to phasing-out the group care system and in the late 1970's Youthnet started its first Foster Care homes.
In 1976 Skagit Alternative School, the now named Emerson Academy, first opened its doors to students. Located in Mount Vernon, initially the school served the youth in the Agency's group homes but over time has expanded to serve Skagit County youth with divergent educational needs.
In the 1980's the agency expanded to provide additional counseling services to adjudicated youth and the name of the agency was changed in 1988 to Skagit Youth Services. In the 1990's the Agency also began offering Family Preservation Services to families who were at high risk of entering the foster care system and also helped to establish the Oasis Teen Shelter [operation of the shelter was transferred to the YMCA in 2002.]. In 1998 the agency changed its name to Youthnet.
In 2000 Youthnet began offering Independent & Transitional Living Skills training to Skagit County youth in foster care and juvenile justice systems, and at-risk families headed by young (teen) parents. The following year, services expanded to serve youth and families in the Region (Snohomish, Whatcom, Island and San Juan Counties). Programs that promoted mentoring for foster youth were added and in 2007 Youthnet was selected by the State to pilot the new Supplemental Educational Transitional Planning program for the Region, providing long term educational planning assistance to middle and high school aged youth in foster care. And, in 2009 Youthnet was selected as the provider for the new State Responsible Living Skills Program to provide foster home based independent living skills support to foster youth.
In 2006 Youthnet purchased its current central administration building in Mount Vernon. The purchase allowed, for the first time in Agency history, all agency programs to be provided in a single location.
In 2017, Youthnet's foster care program expanded to include a therapeutic foster care program, the Therapeutic Foster Network. After youth enter foster care, the State determines that some of these youth require intensive services through a therapeutic program, also known as Behavioral Rehabilitative Services. Youthnet's Therapeutic Foster Network works with these youth to provide intensive case management, customized support and services, stability, normalcy, and additional trauma-informed training for their foster parents. In 2021, the Therapeutic Foster Network expanded to provide services to children and families in King, Pierce, Kitsap, Clallam, Jefferson, and Gray's Harbor Counties. Both foster care programs continue to license and support families in Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, Island, and San Juan Counties.
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Dan Engel specializes in the marketing and distribution of software products. Prior to being CEO at FastSpring and SaaSy , he was with Google, where he led online consumer acquisition for Google's multi-billion dollar products, AdSense™ and AdWords™. Before Google, Dan was VP of Market Development at Picasa™, a digital photo software company acquired by Google in 2004. Today Picasa is a leading online photo destination with over 50 million unique monthly visitors. Prior to Picasa, Dan marketed GoToMyPC® software, generating over $25 million in revenue over 18 months, helping lead to a $225 million acquisition by Citrix Systems in 2003, and building what is today a leading online consumer brand. With annual revenues over $300 million, it has become one of a handful of web-based software companies that is worth more than $1 billion today. At 24, Dan was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Idealab. Dan graduated from Tulane University with a BS in Management and a concentration in Finance. He is a member of YPO, a global organization for CEOs.
FastSpring has been selling downloadable software for 1000+ companies worldwide since 2005, and we've just launched SaaSy, the first all-inclusive subscription management and payment service for SaaS, Web 2.0, and Web service companies. From this point on, companies selling subscription-based Web services can avoid spending valuable years building and maintaining their own subscription e-commerce infrastructure, and instead focus exclusively on growing their companies, leaving everything else to SaaSy.
First, software becoming more of a service.
Second, social media and commerce further converging.
Third, social media becoming useful in life.
Bootstrap them – that is the best way to bring ideas to life.
I should have worked harder to find more mentors over the years. I've learned it's worth investing in trench-based entrepreneurial education.
There is a lot of opportunity to help individuals invest their money through an online service.
Years ago I read the autobiography of Andrew Carnegie and Benjamin Franklin, plus Dale Carnegie's books, and the Portable MBA in Entrepreneurship authored by folks from Babson College. I suppose Camtasia helps brings some ideas to life.
What was a crowning achievement in your career?
I had the opportunity to be an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Idealab during the dot-com days when I was 24. Quite an experience, as was being with Google during their IPO years later.


There are at least two bands who go by the name Zero Hour. 1. Zero Hour is a progressive metal band formed by twin brothers Jasun and Troy Tipton in the bay area of San Francisco, California in 1993. 2. Dark, heavy crust/metal band also from the Bay Area, in the vein of Amebix, Deviated Instinct, and Neurosis. Short lived,with two releases (self titled 7" and a split with Apeface), and not much known about the band itself. The band featured the drummer of Econochrist. Read more about Zero Hour on Last.fm.


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Cincinnati Art Museum presents the first major museum survey of the Lexington Camera Club's artistic achievements in the new exhibition Kentucky Renaissance: The Lexington Camera Club and Its Community, 1954-1974. More than 150 photographs, books, prints and other objects made in and around Lexington, Kentucky will be on view from October 8, 2016 - January 1, 2017.
Ralph Eugene Meatyard is the most esteemed artist affiliated with this group. This exhibition sets his art with an unprecedented examination of his mentors, peers and friends in the Lexington Camera Club during the third quarter of the 20th century. In doing so, the exhibition notes the influence this club had not only on Meatyard, but on developing a modernist sensibility blended with Southern culture.


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DC Srinagar greets people on auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr
By KR Desk on 1:02 am May 3, 2022 No Comment
SRINAGAR: The Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad has conveyed warmest Wishes to people of Jammu and Kashmir particularly of Srinagar District on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.
The Deputy Commissioner in his message said that this Eid is first of its kind in last three years of the Pandemic where people will meet and greet each other and share joy of the festival. He added while people are delighted to celebrate the completion of Ramadan, the spirit should continue throughout the year.
Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month of fasting and prayer. This time of self-reflection reminds us that the core values of charity, cooperation and compassion drive humanity on this planet.
The Deputy Commissioner expressed hope that as Ramadan draws to a close, let us hold on to the spirit of steadfastness throughout the year to achieve our common goals of self-actualisation, peace and prosperity.
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Classic film by James Robertson, contrasting with A Two Year Old goes to Hospital. Sally, aged 17 months, is in hospital for five days to have a minor operation; mother stays with her to prevent the distress of separation and to help in her care. Secure in the presence of her mother, Sally survives investigation and hurt without becoming depressed and withdrawn as unaccompanied young patients often do, and at the end of their stay is as lively and cheerful as at the beginning.
The arrangement is shown to be practical, and of benefit not only to the young patient and her mother but also to the medical and nursing staff whose experience is enriched by dealing with child and mother together.
This film was made in 1958, in black and white, so the film and sound quality is not to modern standards. This should not diminish its value as a historic record.


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Tier II Cities In UK And Europe Preferred By Asian Investors Seeking Cheaper, Smaller Properties
Smaller units and higher yields are the preference for Asian investors who are seeking to purchase property in the United Kingdom and Europe. Therefore, their focus is now turning to tier 2 cities, say realtors.
Tim Murphy, founder and chairman of IP Global, said in a media interview that investors originating from Hong Kong, mainland China and Singapore are eyeing properties in Berlin and Frankfurt in Germany and in Manchester, Liverpool and Leeds in the U.K. IP Global is a Hong Kong based property investment firm.
"The UK is still considered to be the No. 1 market, but not just London any more," said Murphy.
He added that the trend has been contributed by in part by the capital control measures initiated by the Chinese government in late 2016 which has forced investors to look for properties that are smaller and cheaper and yet high yielders.
According to a survey conducted on Hongkongers by IP Global in April of 2017, large number of residents of the city are seeking to invest abroad compared to those who want to invest in the city's real estate in the next 12 months.
And while UK remains the primary destination, London is no more the most sought-after destination in terms of investment in foreign property.
"We have seen a huge uptick in investors from Asia-Pacific looking at so-called second-tier cities in the UK, Manchester and Birmingham being super popular," Anne-Marie Sage, head of international residential property at real estate consultancy JLL, said.
She added that the increase in the number of Asians seeking to invest in the U.K. has also been spurred by a weaker pound.
"People are more price-sensitive now, since the economy slowed down and black swans such as Brexit," said Murphy.
according to IP Global's Global Real Estate Outlook 2018 report, the highest returns for investors is likely to be given by Manchester. The report notes the potential of a boost in the economy of Northern England due to the "Northern Powerhouse" project of the U.K. government and the increasing number of college students in Manchester to be the drivers behind the possibility. According to the report, there would be a rise of about 30 per cent I property prices in Manchester.
The report further stated that there would be a rise in property prices of about 17.5 per cent in Liverpool between 2018 and 2021. It is the second-largest economy in the North of the U.K. and is anticipated to be furthered by the development plans of the prime waterfront area of the city for £5 billion (US$7.02 billion).
Berlin and Frankfurt are the prime targets of Asian investors elsewhere in Europe.
With a rise in population of about 10 per cent between the years 2005 and 2016, Berlin is recognized as hub of start-ups in Europe. According to the Deutsche Bank, there was a rise of 10 per cent in house prices there in 2017 year-on-year and this trend is anticipated to continue at comparable rates in 2018.
The Deutsche Bank also noted an increase of 15 per cent in house prices in Europe's financial centre, Frankfurt due to an increase in job and population. Brexit and an expanding economy of the city is expected to further drive this trend.
(Source:www.scmp.com)


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Q: Pass variable from bash script to HTML I have a bash script that contains a variable. In the same script, I have an HTML section that, for now, outputs "Hello".
I'd like the HTML section of the bash script to retrieve a variable, and display that in the same heading as the "Hello" section. Essentially, the output on the HTML page should be something like this "Hello Adam".
For now, as simple as it gets, my bash script code is as follows:
#!/bin/bash

firstname="Adam"

echo $firstname

cat << _EOF_
<!DOCTYPE html>

Hello

_EOF_

How do I get the variable in the HTML section so that it can display the $firstname variable?
For reference, I currently run the script using git-bash by executing sh {name-of-script} > test.html

A: You can use regular variable expansion in unquoted here documents:
# Hello Adam
firstname="Adam"
cat << EOF
Hello $firstname
EOF

If you want certain values to not be expanded, escape them:
# $firstname is Adam
cat << EOF
\$firstname is $firstname
EOF

If you don't want any values to be expanded, quote the delimiter:
# $firstname is not expanded in quoted heredocs
cat << "EOF"
$firstname is not expanded in quoted heredocs
EOF

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Everton are now the only club in the football league not to sign a player this summer, as Tim Cahill declares that low expectations around the side could be beneficial.
Only several promising youngsters have joined the setup at Finch Farm, and the mood around the Evertonian support grows increasing grim as each day passes.
Despite a glaring weakness up front and in wide positions in terms of the first team squad, Everton legend Tim Cahill believes that the side could surprise a few people this campaign.
I´m not putting any expectations on us this season because I think it was a problem last season, we called Europe and called a very high finish,� said Tim.
�Expectations are a big thing � especially when you pile the pressure on yourself. At the moment we have no pressure.
�What�s the point of putting expectations on ourselves if clubs are spending hundreds of millions?
Cahills� optimism is not shared by the fanbase, despite the squad being in essence the exact same as the side predicted to finish in a Champions League position at the start of the last campaign. However, poor pre-season performances against Werder Bremen and Villarreal have tempered much of the remaining enthusiasm amongst those who visit Goodison Park each week.


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River Ave. Blues » All Rise for Aaron Judge [2017 Season Preview]
All Rise for Aaron Judge [2017 Season Preview]
March 13, 2017 by Mike Leave a Comment
Fan Confidence Poll: March 13th, 2017
Didi Gregorius is ready to help all the young shortstops in the Yankees' farm system
The first impression was as good as it gets. On the fourth pitch he saw as a big leaguer, Aaron Judge smoked a towering home run off the very top of the Mohegan Sun Sports Bar in center field at Yankee Stadium. The ball cleared the windows and very nearly made the seats. It was fun to see the power after reading all those scouting reports over the years.
The second impression wasn't so good. In 94 plate appearances after that home run, Judge went 14-for-83 (.169) with three homers and 42 strikeouts before an oblique strain ended his season prematurely. Judge's strikeouts were no surprise. He struck out a bunch in the minors and hey, a 6-foot-7 hitter has a pretty huge strike zone. Still, seeing a 44.2% strikeout rate in action is no fun.
Over the winter Judge went to work on his lower half and he came to Spring Training with a chance to win the right field job. Barring injury, it's either Judge or Aaron Hicks, and I do believe this is a true competition, not one of those rigged ones we've seen over the years. So far this spring Judge has hit .310/.394/.586 with two homers and seven strikeouts in 33 plate appearances (21.2 K%), which is promising, but ultimately doesn't mean much of anything.
There's very little question the Yankees want Judge to be the right fielder of the future. Is he ready to be the right fielder of the present? My gut says the Yankees will indeed go with Judge over Hicks once the regular season rolls around, but what do I know. We'll find out soon enough. Let's preview Judge's season, shall we? We shall.
What is an acceptable strikeout rate?
Well, that depends. It depends how much Judge produces when he does make contact. No, I don't think there's any way he can be productive with a 40-something-percent strikeout rate. The highest single-season strikeout rate in baseball history is 36.2% by current Yankee Chris Carter. He hit .223/.320/.451 (112 wRC+) with 29 homers in 585 plate appearances for the Astros that year.
Only six batters in history have struck out in one-third of their plate appearances while qualifying for the batting title, and two of the six failed to produce at a least average rate offensively:
2013 Chris Carter: .223/.320/.451 (112 wRC+) with 29 homers and 36.2% strikeouts
2010 Mark Reynolds: .198/.320/.433 (96 wRC+) with 32 homers and 35.4% strikeouts
2012 Adam Dunn: .204/.333/.468 (115 wRC+) with 41 homers and 34.2% strikeouts
2009 Mark Reynolds: .260/.349/.543 (127 wRC+) with 44 homers and 33.7% strikeouts
1963 Dave Nicholson: .229/.319/.419 (111 wRC+) with 22 homers and 33.7% strikeouts
One of those things is not like the other. Anyway, there's no precedent for an everyday player striking out as much as Judge did last year, mostly because you'd eventually get sent down or released if you struck out that much. Even the guys who struck out one-third of the time needed to hit for huge power and draw a ton of walks — 2008 Reynolds had the lowest walk rate among those six batters at 10.4% — to have value offensively.
Clearly, Judge needs to cut down on his strikeouts and both he and the Yankees know that. That's why he continues to work on his hitting mechanics. He's changed his leg kick however many times over the last two years, plus he's changed his hand position as well. If Judge fails, it won't be due to a lack of effort. He's working with the hitting coaches all season and offseason and trying all different things. Being a 6-foot-7 hitter is hard.
Strikeouts around baseball have ticked up over the last few years, mostly because pitchers are throwing harder than ever before, and also because there are more specialized relievers. Here's a quick plot showing wRC+ vs. K% for all hitters with enough plate appearances to qualify for the batting title over the last five seasons:
There's close to zero correlation between strikeout rate and offensive production, interestingly enough. Anyhow, looking at the graph, once you get beyond a 25.0% strikeout rate, there aren't many dots above a 110 wRC+ or so. It seems striking out a lot won't stop you from being a productive hitter, but it will reduce your chances of being a great hitter. Only 18 players since 2012 managed a 120+ wRC+ while striking out at least one-quarter of the time.
So I suppose that's the magic number for Judge this year: 25.0 K%. Get the strikeout rate down there and he has a chance to be a quality offensive weapon for the Yankees. Judge struck out 24.7% of the time in the minors overall and 25.7% of the time at Triple-A (23.9% in 2016), so getting down to a 25.0% strikeout rate in the big leagues doesn't seem impossible. Can he do it this year? That's the million dollar question. The Yankees hope so. Getting down to 25.0% strikeouts in 2016 would be wonderful, but, if nothing else, we at least need to see a decline in strikeouts. Fanning four out of every ten plate appearances ain't gonna cut it.
Exactly how much power are we talking?
A ton. We've seen it already. There was that aforementioned shot off the Mohegan Sun Sports Bar last year, and we all saw that ball Judge hit off the top of the scoreboard in his first spring game this year. His home run this past weekend really gives you an idea of how strong this guy is. There's basically no effort in this swing:
Your browser does not support iframes. Baseball America (subs. req'd) says Judge's power "rates as a 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale" while MLB.com says it's a 60. That's really good! A hitter with 60 power can be expected to mash 25-30 homers a year. Someone with 70 power projects to hit 30+ dingers annually. The various projection systems love Judge's power:
PECOTA: 20 homers in 468 plate appearances (26 HR per 600 PA)
Steamer: 17 homers in 378 plate appearances (27 HR per 600 PA)
ZiPS: 30 homers in 522 plate appearances (34 HR per 600 PA)
Only ten rookie hitters have qualified for the batting title while averaging 26+ homers per 600 plate appearances since 2000, and they're guys like Albert Pujols, Mark Teixeira, and Prince Fielder. Basically the best power hitters of the century. The completely objective projection systems think Judge can produce at that level, at least when it comes to hitting the ball over the fence.
The Yankees haven't had a rookie hit 25+ home runs since Bobby Murcer in 1969. Heck, prior to Gary Sanchez last year, the last Yankees rookie to hit even 20 homers in a season was Kevin Maas in 1990. If he makes enough contact — and that remains the big question — Judge could very well smack 25+ homers this summer. It's not unreasonable, not given Yankee Stadium and the other hitter friendly AL East parks. Judge's exit velocity on fly balls and line drives is elite. When he connects, he tends to do a lot of damage.
Don't forget about his defense.
Given his size, power, and strikeout tendencies, it can be easy to stereotype Judge as a lumbering slugger. That's not the case though. Judge is a very good athlete for his size and he has the skills to be a defensive asset in right field. He has a very strong arm …
Your browser does not support iframes. … and he covers a decent amount of ground. He's not going to be Brett Gardner out there in terms of range, but he won't be Carlos Beltran either. "He's a slightly above-average runner underway and plays average defense in right field with a well above-average throwing arm," said Baseball America's scouting report.
Judge doesn't play station-to-station baseball despite being so damn massive. He offers some speed and will contribute with the glove in right field, especially since right field in Yankee Stadium is kinda tiny. So, even if he strikes out a bunch while finding his footing in the big leagues, Judge will still be able to provide value in the field. The big man is more well-rounded than you'd think.
What would qualify as a successful season for Judge? Geez, that's tough. It's about more than raw stats with Judge. Is he cutting down on the strikeouts? Is he showing a sound approach and recognizing how pitchers are attacking him? Judge is going to see a ton — a ton — of breaking balls down and away. It's inevitable. Can he lay off more often than not?
The numbers might not be there, but if we see improvement with his approach and strikeout rate, it'll be a positive. Judge is going to require patience, perhaps more than most prospects, though the potential reward is sky high. This dude can be a game-changing impact bat, and odds are he will get a chance to claim the long-term right field job this summer.
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The next season of Mary Mary premieres on WE tv on March 5th. Since their last season, Erica has embarked on a successful solo career. Tina even announced via the media that she intends to release a solo album in the future.
However, I'm guessing the new string of episodes on WE tv will be centered around their lawsuit with Mitchell.
Click here to view the video teaser on the ladies' network Facebook page.
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Native Staten Islander launches First Class Help for those looking to get back on their feet amid COVID
Published: Jul. 15, 2021, 7:30 a.m.
Mariners Harbor native and musician Jason Shoneyin teamed up with Yazmerlin Rodriguez of the Bronx and fellow Staten Islander JiannaLucia Pischetola to launch First Class Help, a business that assists people, particularly minorities, low-income earners and women, in becoming more "financially literate." (Courtesy of Kendell Levi)
By Tracey Porpora | porpora@siadvance.com
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Amid the height of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Mariners Harbor native and musician Jason Shoneyin found himself helping his friends and family obtain funds to keep their business afloat, or simply earn enough money to put food on the table for their family.
"It was a very tough time for a lot of people. I noticed that people were struggling, and I saw so much demand for help," he said. "The pandemic taught me a lot I needed to know for myself and the people around me. I wanted to share that knowledge to help better people's lives."
So in May 2020, he teamed up with Yazmerlin Rodriguez of the Bronx and fellow Staten Islander JiannaLucia Pischetola to launch First Class Help, a business that assists people, particularly minorities, low-income earners and women, in becoming more "financially literate," said Shoneyin.
"This pandemic has caused everyone to learn about their finances. ...There was a huge lack of jobs, and people were frantically trying to figure out how to make money to provide for themselves and their families and to save their businesses," he said.
"However, interestingly enough, people didn't take the time to see opportunity throughout the turmoil. That's where First Class Help steps in. We bring that extra clarity you need to be able to see things from a different lens," added Shoneyin.
EMPOWERMENT INITATIVES
With two brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, First Class Help plans to expand to 10 locations within the next year, he said.
"As a Black-owned business, we have a vested interest in showing the community there is no limit to what you can accomplish once you establish a positive, healthy relationship with money. The company is made up of 80% women. We believe strongly in the power of women and minorities in all industries and as entrepreneurs, and we are opening new doors to women and minorities every day," said Shoneyin.
First Class Help offers a variety of different services, including:
Education stocks and options; learning about cryptocurrency
Psychology of money
Grants and loans
Building a business from scratch
Chexsystems -- a nationwide specialty consumer reporting agency -- removal
Unemployment insurance assistance
And Shoneyin said he enjoys helping people achieve financial success.
"One thing I love to do is put people in a better position or situation than what they were in before. My goal is for First Class Help to breed millionaires and billionaires from dealing with us," he said. "We want to change the way people see money forever, and use it to their advantage to be able to take full control of their lives."
NEW 'FIRST CLASS' APP
Shoneyin said he is currently working with the Long Island-based Finally Free Productions to develop the "First Class Help, Learn To Be Your Own Boss" application. The company is currently trying to raise money to fund the app via crowdfunding and hopes to have the new app launched next year.
"This application helps people become their own boss. We plan to be top competitors in the fintech space alongside apps, such as Robinhood, Chime, Self, Coinbase, Paypal, Cash App, Venmo and more," said Shoneyin.
"With this app you will be able to take full control of your life financially at the most basic level. You will be able to budget yourself, work on your credit, and also something new and exciting we are introducing is the understanding of Cryptocurrency, which aligns with our core values in the sense of independence. Simply put, with crypto you can 'be your own bank' which then ultimately allows you to 'be your own boss.' We want to show you that you do not need to be rich to start investing and taking control of your future. The smallest drop of water makes a mighty ocean," he added.
LEARNING HOW TO BE HIS OWN BOSS
First Class Help isn't the first business Shoneyin has owned. A music artist, he was signed to a record label called Asylum Records.
"I had a viral song called Mozzy that grew rapidly across Staten Island and the Tristate area. I also had a concert at Eve Ultra Lounge, which was sold out by 800 people. ... I decided to put a pause on my career and take a different turn and pursue different things," he said.
"That experience taught me how to really be my own boss. So I just wanted to inspire other young entrepreneurs to do the same, and to really put their destiny in their own hands," Shoneyin added.
FIRST CLASS HELP AT A GLANCE
Website: www.firstclasshelpllc.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jason.shoneyin.94/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/firstclasshelpllc/?hl=en
New Businesses in Focus is a weekly column that relates the stories of new Staten Island businesses owners.
If you have a new business on Staten Island, e-mail porpora@siadvance.com.
Tracey Porpora is the business writer and Sunday manager for SiLive.com/Staten Island Advance.
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- ATP: means the governing body, incorporated under the laws of England and Wales, of the international men's professional tennis circuit known as the "ATP World Tour";
- Court: means the tennis courts located inside the Venue where the Matches take place;
- Event: means the sports event called "NEXT GEN ATP Finals", which is participated by the best under 21 ATP World Tour's tennis players; the Event is scheduled to take place at the Venue, from 5 to 9 November 2019;
- General Conditions: means these general conditions for the sale and access to the Venue, to which all Users are subject;
- Match: means each tennis match that takes place during the Event;
- Organiser: means Federazione Italiana Tennis (a private law association with legal personality constituted by all the affiliated sporting clubs and associations which practice tennis, beach tennis, paddle and wheelchair tennis in Italy), which has been granted by ATP the right to host and organise the Event;
- Pass: means the personal accreditation issued by the Organiser and allowing its holder to access the Venue on the date and within the limits of the areas specifically indicated on the Pass in question;
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By purchasing the Ticket and accessing the Venue, the User accepts the provisions of these General Conditions and acknowledges to have read and understood the Privacy Policy published on the Websites.
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11. "CCTV" cameras can be installed inside the Venue for security reasons. The Organiser and the parties appointed thereby may also record videos and take pictures of the Event. The User accepts to be taken pictures of, to be recorded and filmed during the Event by the Organiser or by the parties appointed thereby, and to have its own picture and voice, even altered electronically, inside audio-video recordings (all of which referred to as "Recordings") intended for broadcasting, also TV broadcasting, or for other kind of dissemination on the social channels. The User expressly authorises the Organiser to publish, disseminate and commercially exploit, by any means and without time limits, its own voice and picture possibly enclosed with the Recordings, by declaring, as of now, to have no claims to put forward relying on the authorisation above and to irrevocably waive the right to any economic claim deriving from the dissemination and advertising of its picture and voice, also for advertising or commercial purposes, pursued at any time and place, in relation to the Event.
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The introduction inside the Venue of suitcases, bags and back packs that exceed the size of 25 cm x 25 cm x 25 cm is allowed only for depositing the same in the area made available by the Organiser.
15. Unless previously authorised in writing by the Organiser, the User shall not introduce inside the Venue: (i) drones, professional cameras or video-cameras, namely equipment suitable for recording or taking quality pictures so as to allow their exploitation for commercial and advertising purposes; (ii) technological equipment that allows the dissemination of the results and of the statistical data of the Matches, in real time, as well as the live or deferred broadcasting, by whatever means, of pictures or sounds of the Matches or other events taking place inside the Venue (such as, interviews, cultural events, advertising events, etc.); (iii) gadgets or advertising material.
16. The User shall behave correctly and in compliance with the public order and morality rules inside the Venue. By way of example, the User shall not climb any wall, fencing, gate or other similar structure placed at the Venue; listening to the radio inside the Venue is allowed only if done by means of headphones. The telephones, mobile phones, computers and other kind of devices shall be configured on "silent" mode upon entering the stands of the Courts and their ongoing use is allowed only to the authorised journalists and to the work staff of the Event for carrying on their duties. Failure to comply with even one of the requirements enclosed herewith may result in the withdrawal of the Ticket or of the Pass and the removal from the Venue. In the event the Ticket or Pass is withdrawn, the offender will not be entitled to any refund nor indemnity.
In any case, the Organiser reserves its right to deny the access or to remove from the Venue the people that behave incorrectly or in such a way as to cause damage to itself or to others.
17. Without prejudice to the foregoing paragraphs 4 and 5 concerning the refund of the Ticket price, and except for intent or gross negligence, the Organiser shall not be deemed liable, for whatever reason, for the expenses and damages, direct or indirect, of whatever kind, suffered by the User in relation to the sale of Tickets, the changes of the play time of the Matches, their not-taking place or the replacement of seats or rows of seats. Except for intent or gross negligence, the Organiser shall not be deemed liable, for whatever reason, for the damages, direct or indirect, of whatever kind, suffered by the User during its stay inside the Venue.
18. In addition to complying with these General Conditions, the User, inside the Venue, shall strictly adhere to the instructions given by the police bodies, the checking staff and the technical staff of the Venue. The User may be subject to checks (of its identity and/or bags and packaging or other objects accompanying the same) aimed at avoiding the introduction of unlawful, forbidden and/or dangerous objects inside the Venue.
Failure to comply with said requirement may result in the withdrawal of the Ticket or of the Pass and in its removal from the Venue. In any case, the User assumes the exclusive liability for the consequences of events attributable to the same, that take place inside the Venue and that are damaging the Organiser or third parties and for any claim made by third parties. By way of example, the User commits itself to hold the Organiser harmless against any and all damages deriving from; (i) the User's non-compliance with the obligations provided by these General Conditions; (ii) the infringement of rights and interests of third parties for which the User is liable when accessing and while staying at the Venue; (iii) the User's infringement, upon accessing and while staying at the Venue, of laws, regulations or measures issued by the public authority.
19. Any personal data (such as the name, surname, date of birth, e-mail address, tax code, country of residence) provided by the User upon purchasing the Ticket shall be true, accurate, valid and complete and will be processed by the Organiser only and exclusively by the modalities and for the purposes indicated by the Privacy Policy.
20. In application of Decree Law No. 28/2003 (concerning "Urgent measures to fight violence during sports competitions"), converted into law with amendments by Law No. 88/2003, as subsequently amended and supplemented, the unauthorised sale of Tickets is forbidden. In particular, pursuant to Article 1-sexies of the aforesaid Decree Law No. 28/2003, "whoever, not belonging to the companies specifically assigned therefore, sells admission tickets for the places where the sports event takes place or intended for the stay, transit or transport of the people who participate or attend the same event, shall be punished by a pecuniary administrative fine ranging from 2,500 to 10,000 Euros. The sanction may be increased up to half of the maximum fine for the offender that transfers or sales the admission tickets at a raised price compared to the price practiced by the companies specifically assigned to market such tickets". The offender may be subject to the restrictions and prescriptions under Article 6, para. 1, 1-bis and 2 of Law No. 401/1989 as subsequently amended and supplemented.
21. The User acknowledges that the Organiser conferred to third parties the right to promote and market services and products inside the Venue during the Event. The Organiser shall not be deemed liable against the User for any damages due the use of said products and services.
22. The Organiser reserves the right to amend these General Conditions, taking care to notify such amendments by means of a specific notice published on the Websites. The amendments shall be effective to commence on said publication, or on a different date specified in the same notice. The amendments consequential to statutory or provision amendments of the public authority shall be effective regardless of the publication of the notice on the Websites.
23. These General Conditions shall be subject to the application of the Italian law. Any dispute arising between the User and the Organiser, concerning the purchase and the use of the Tickets, as well as the entrance and stay of the User inside the Venue, shall be exclusively settled by the Court of Rome, or by the Court of residence of the User, if the latter acts as a consumer pursuant to the Legislative Decree No. 206/2005 (Consumer Code), with express exclusion of the other Courts possibly holding jurisdiction thereon.
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Source: Rosenstein expected to leave Justice in weeks
FILE - In this July 13, 2018 file photo, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein speaks during a news conference at the Department of Justice in Washington. Rosenstein is expected to leave his position soon after William Barr is confirmed as attorney general. That's according to a person familiar with the plans who was not authorized to discuss them on the record and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is expected to leave his position soon after William Barr is confirmed as attorney general.
That's according to a person familiar with the plans who wasn't authorized to discuss them publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Barr has a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee next week and could be confirmed within weeks.
Rosenstein had been overseeing the day-to-day operations of special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election and contacts with the Trump campaign.
Once confirmed, Barr would assume oversight of the probe.
The person familiar with the plans said there was no specific date for Rosenstein's departure. It is common for attorneys general and other Cabinet secretaries to have their own deputies.
Source: The Associated Press
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As of 2012, reported offerings include: baked goods, crafts, flowers, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, maple products, nursery plants, plants, soap, and trees.
As of 2012, reported offerings include: organic products, baked goods, cheese, flowers, eggs, herbs, vegetables, honey, jams, maple products, meat, nursery plants, plants, and prepared foods.
As of 2012, reported offerings include: organic products, baked goods, cheese, crafts, flowers, eggs, vegetables, jams, meat, nursery plants, plants, prepared foods, soap, and trees.
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Gender bias in the workplace – why does it still happen?
Of all the forms of workplace discrimination, gender bias may be the most talked about. But while we're all aware of gender bias at work, how many of us are actively fighting against it?
What is the definition of gender bias?
By way of definition, gender bias is a preference or prejudice toward one gender over another, resulting in unfair differences in the way employees are treated.
It can show itself in team dynamics — if managers favor same-gender teammates — pay grades — where women continue to be paid less than men for the same roles — and even in gendered interview questions — e.g. "Do you have/plan to have children?"
Some people may think of gender bias as a thing of the past, but unfortunately, we are still a long way from gender parity in the workplace today:
42% of women in the U.S. have experienced gender discrimination at work.
Women account for just 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs and fewer than 15% of corporate executives at top companies.
40% of people agree that men have more right to a job than women when roles are scarce.
Men are given higher performance ratings than women with identical qualifications and behaviors.
Looking to the future, the 2020 Global Gender Gap Report shows that the greatest challenge to closing the economic gender gap is women's under-representation in emerging industries and roles. In cloud computing, data, and AI, women make up just 12%, 15%, and 26%, of the workplace, respectively.
Gender bias also intersects with racial bias.
In 2018, the average annual income of a white woman in America was 80% of what a white man earned. For Black and Hispanic women, that percentage dropped to 66% and 58%.
It's also important to note that bias is not limited to the gender binary. The most recent US Transgender Survey found that many survey respondents felt that there is a workforce bias against individuals outside of binary identifications. They reported that this bias can result in refusal of promotions, harassment, and even termination.
Wondering how long it will take to close the #gendergap at the current pace?
The @wef Global Gender Gap Report 2020 results are in. #gendergap20 pic.twitter.com/oIzAJVTvfS
— UN Women (@UN_Women) December 20, 2019
Of course, when we think about it, discrimination of this type is unacceptable. And yet, it's still prevalent in workplaces across the world. Why? And what damage is that really causing, under the surface?
The unwelcome impact of gender bias in the workplace
Discrimination is toxic and damaging wherever it occurs, but in the workplace — where many people spend the vast majority of their time — choosing who you hire, fire, promote, and train based on gender can be incredibly damaging.
Over time, gender biases hurt career prospects, contribute to earnings gaps, and promote the underrepresentation of gender (binary or not) in top-level positions.
Gender bias also affects employee development, as women get less constructively critical feedback than men, says behavioral economist Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio:
"Annual evaluations are often subjective, which opens the door to gender bias ("Tom is more comfortable and independent than Carolyn in handling the client's concerns") and confirmation bias ("I knew she'd struggle with that project")."
Gender bias negatively affects everyone in your workplace — including men.
We know that when women behave outside of their gender stereotype, they may be viewed as less hirable. But research shows that men are also penalized for straying from the "strong masculine stereotype."
Studies show that when male leaders ask for help, they are viewed as less competent. When they disclose a weakness, they're perceived to have lower status. Research also finds that men who ask for family leave — which historically has been seen as a "woman's role" — are viewed as poorer workers.
Employees who feel welcome in their workplace take 75% fewer sick days
Alternatively, women are often discounted for roles because employers are concerned that they'll leave to start a family soon. Married women who don't have kids have the lowest callback rates for jobs because they're viewed as "pregnancy risks."
Gender bias can lead to higher employee turnover rates, too. Employees who feel welcome in their workplace take 75% fewer sick days and exhibit 50% lower turnover risk, whereas those who experience microaggressions are 3x more likely to think about leaving their jobs.
These statistics are unsettling, to say the least. But talking about them won't create the change we need. Action is required instead.
Overcoming gender bias in the workplace — here's what you need to know and do
Gender diversity and inclusion are good for your company. Research has shown that gender diversity promotes creativity and innovation and makes companies more productive. Plus, 64% of candidates say that diversity is an essential factor in accepting an offer.
So how do we overcome gender bias in our workplaces? What needs to change?
1. Admit that gender bias exists
Acknowledging bias is the first step to overcoming it. But, the problem is, we may be guilty of overestimating our levels of gender-based egalitarianism.
Michelle King, Director of Inclusion at Netflix, wrote for Harvard Business Review
"Almost every one of my interviewees said that they believed men and women have identical opportunities, workplace experiences, and career paths. Consequently, they believed that women do not succeed because of their individual choices or capabilities and not because of unwelcoming and even hostile work environments."
Essentially: when we ignore the existence of gender bias, we perpetuate it.
Decision makers need to recognize their own biases and identify where they affect hiring, promotion, and development. Harvard's (free) Implicit Association Test is a great place to start — you can test yourself for gender bias, racial bias, and more.
2. Start with leadership
83% of corporate directors believe that companies should be doing more to promote gender and racial diversity — and that change begins with leadership teams.
Commit to training and having difficult conversations within C-Suite and senior managers. Uncover and face up to their gender biases. Dismantle their entrenched perceptions. Then move onto the wider organization. You cannot expect your employees to change a culture of gender bias on their own — the actions required for this shift need to start at the top, and trickle their way down.
Starting with leadership also means being transparent with employees and stakeholders. Keep them in the loop about your gender diversity and inclusion goals, where your company stands, and how you plan to enact change.
If you do this right, then everyone stands to benefit. When company cultures value equality, both women and men are more likely to rise to senior leadership positions.
3. Fight for objectivity
There's a common narrative around gender bias: "We want to hire more women, but we don't want to lower the bar for candidates." But data suggests that the bar is often actually higher for women than for men.
So do away with varying standards and look for ways that you can judge all applicants and employees equally — regardless of gender identity. Focus on their qualifications and performance as objectively as you can.
One way to do this is by setting up objective criteria for promotions and salary increases. Make those criteria clear to employees and managers well before performance evaluations occur.
On the hiring front, consider anonymizing applications to reduce the effects of unconscious gender bias. Reviewing applications in this way can mitigate gender bias, allowing true talent to come to the fore.
Gender bias still exists in the modern workplace, but we're here to help stop it
As with any cultural transformation, removing gender bias in your workplace will take time, effort, and the right tools. Start by making unconscious assumptions conscious — draw a spotlight on the unfair practices and procedures in place right now — and then do what you can to combat them.
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This spectacular eco-friendly home, named after its locality in the rural Victorian town of Ceres, has become a flagship project for house design experts Solar Solutions Design.
Designed to be a showpiece for entertaining, Ceres was strategically built to take advantage of the 180 degree views of the surrounding hills. Sustainability and energy efficiency were very important, with an emphasis on reducing the need for heating and cooling.
Internal spaces are filled with ample natural light, with white used for the internal spaces to emphasise the rich colour from the timber flooring and timber windows. Clean lines create a simple, yet stunning indoor living area overlooking the rolling hills.
The residence was featured on the popular television program Australia's Best Houses, which showcases some of the most exciting and visually stunning home projects across the country.
Ceres House living and kitchen areasThe building materials used incorporated aspects of efficiency, sustainability and the need to blend with the surrounding rural environment that existed on site. Hebel was the preferred building material for the external cladding, offering a 30% lower environmental impact than concrete or brick veneer.
Darren Evans from Solar Solutions Design chose Hebel for a variety of reasons. The ease of install is a major consideration, as Darren knows he can have it specified and sent to builders around the country who will be able to easily use it without problems.
As well as the ease of use, Darren says the thermal qualities "ensure the comfort levels inside the home are more even and controlled" and the product provides a "nice rendered" finish as there is no movement.
Ceres House outdoor decking and pool.
The implemented high end energy efficient measure to this house has resulted in the client not needing to use the heating or cooling through all seasons. The owner's ongoing costs are around 50% of what they used to be in a non-energy efficient house. In most cases the fixed service charge for the services is actually more than the usage cost itself. As utility costs increase with time the benefit of developments such as this are outstanding.
This house has showcased that extremely high end energy efficiency can be achieved in the suburbs at an affordable rate without compromising the style, comfort, health and lifestyle that today's clients demand.


Not Yet Earth explores the materiality of the body and the lines between sense of self, body, and inanimate material. Flesh and materiality permeate the exhibition, which is based on the artist's experience of illness. By repeatedly reconfiguring strips of discarded butchers' meat into patterns and structures, and interpreting this process through drawing, print and video, Mackay interrogates flesh as a material and asks questions about where the self ends and at what point the body ceases to be of the self and becomes other. Every series addresses a different aspect of these questions; CMYK screenprints break down colours so that one substance leaks into the next; videos animate the meat, giving it agency as an entity in its own right; a bank of etchings evidence the artist's repeated attempts to instill coherence into chaotic flesh. The show explores the anxiety that comes with recognizing the otherness of the body and renegotiating a relationship with it on new terms. More info here.


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Are you as ready for spring as I am? It seems like winter has lasted forever here and we can't wait for warmer weather and spring flowers.
Even though the calendar still says February, our mantel is dressed for spring.
I added some pastel colors and vintage inspired items for a cozy cottage look.
The metal tiles needed a little more color, so I added some little boxwood wreaths to them. I attached the ribbon to the back of the tiles with tape, but that can be our little secret.
Some dried hydrangeas in an old wooden crate add a little blue and green to the vintage vibe. Don't you love hydrangeas? See the simple way I dry mine HERE.
I made the simple banner using scraps of fabric from my stash attached to twine with mini clothes pins. I've had scraps of these fabrics for years and never could quite figure out what to do with them. I'm so glad I found a good use for them. I think I'll also be making some lavender sachets with my scraps soon, so watch for those.
A few old books, of course, and some velvet ribbon add a bit of blush pink to the mix.
Nothing fancy here, just some odds and ends that give it a spring vibe.
Have you started decorating for spring or planning for it? I can't wait to add some flowering branches to the porch soon.
Your mantel looks so pretty. I love those candle sticks. How gorgeous.
Nicely done, I love your fabulous spring decorative mantel. Thanks for sharing.


With all the appalling rail services being offered around the UK in recent times the charge of 'crap service' has often been levied at companies such as Northern but rarely does the normally excellent Merseyrail system get called that. But the incident reported in the Echo gives a whole new mean to the phrase a crap rail journey!
This year is the centenary of the formation of the mighty and much-missed (in bus enthusiast quarters particularly) Ribble Motor Services.
I'm told that Arriva's Bootle Depot are to paint one of their buses in Ribble livery as a commemoration of the Centenary, which is fitting given Ribble's Bootle depots (both the old one – now demolished and the new one – now Arriva's depot) operated an intensive service on Ribble's routes.
Here's a blast from the past a former Ribble Lydiate bound 321 bus in model form. Sadly it's a long lost route for Lydiate residents.
Lydiate residents will most probably have seen the article in this weeks Aintree & Maghull Champion regarding requests for a bus shelter on the A59/Northway adjacent to the Kenyons Lane traffic lights.
I've also raised this with Merseytravel recently following a Lydiate resident asking for a shelter at this spot on the Lydiate & Neighbours FB Group in a thread that I posted about a bus shelter being removed in Moss Lane, Lydiate. The shelter being removed is one that served the old 311 route that provided a good service between Lydiate and Ormskirk.
Obviously the response as printed in the Champion is at best disappointing as there's only one bus to Ormskirk from Lydiate these days i.e. the Arriva 310. What's more it only skims the edge of Lydiate with just one stop on the A59/Northway.
I appreciate the difficulties of this A59 bus stop site but in reality, on such a busy road, you would expect not only a shelter but a bus lay-by too. However, I also appreciate it's a cramped site and that Merseytravel have to prioritise their expenditure. Maybe a re-routing of the bus to travel through more of Lydiate would actually be the best solution. The most likely way to do this would be for the bus to cross Northway instead of turning onto the A59 so to serve the rest of Kenyons Lane, then Liverpool Road past the old windmill and back to the A59 at Robins Island. But this at face value simple change has its problems too as St Thomas' School is on that short stretch of Kenyons Lane and I guess that at school coming and going times the bus would get caught up in traffic jams just like the 31/31A Lydiate circular bus does on Sandy Lane.
Yes of course the 311 was a commercial service and the 310 is too so I realise that Merseytravel have no powers to make Arriva think again about the provision of buses between Lydiate and Ormskirk. However, there's a Bus Alliance in operation across Merseyside which Merseytravel and Arriva are a part of so at the very least they should be around a table trying to sort issues like this out.
And lastly, for now anyway, the underlying issue here is the Deregulation of bus services outside of London that was brought in during the 1980's. My own view is that we lost control of our bus services when that happened and it was bad legislation. I'm told that Merseytravel are slowly working towards re-regulation of buses but I fear that that bus is only just about creeping along.
As a consequence I've raised the matter with Sefton Highways again to see what their current take on the matter is. If you have read the story of Green Lane Maghull (linked above) you will know how the Council eventually resolved the issue on that site.
I'll post again when there's further news…..


Adam Friedman, MD talks to host Joshua Zeichner, MD about how cannabis might benefit dermatology. While cannabis has gotten a lot of attention in treating side effects of cancer treatments, pain, and epilepsy, its potential in dermatology is just beginning to be researched. Dr. Friedman discusses what's currently known, how it could be used to treat inflammation, itch, and pain, and the need to develop a delivery system for topical use.