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In a society in which people still claim the Holocaust did not happen, and in which there are resounding claims that the American president is, in fact, a Muslim born on foreign soil, is it any surprise to learn that the greatest figure in the history of Western civilization, the man on whom the most powerful and influential social, political, economic, cultural and religious institution in the world — the Christian church — was built, the man worshipped, literally, by billions of people today — is it any surprise to hear that Jesus never even existed?
Few of these mythicists are actually scholars trained in ancient history, religion, biblical studies or any cognate field, let alone in the ancient languages generally thought to matter for those who want to say something with any degree of authority about a Jewish teacher who (allegedly) lived in first-century Palestine. There are a couple of exceptions: of the hundreds — thousands? — of mythicists, two (to my knowledge) actually have Ph.D. credentials in relevant fields of study. But even taking these into account, there is not a single mythicist who teaches New Testament or Early Christianity or even Classics at any accredited institution of higher learning in the Western world. And it is no wonder why. These views are so extreme and so unconvincing to 99.99 percent of the real experts that anyone holding them is as likely to get a teaching job in an established department of religion as a six-day creationist is likely to land on in a bona fide department of biology.
Why then is the mythicist movement growing, with advocates so confident of their views and vocal — even articulate — in their denunciation of the radical idea that Jesus actually existed? It is, in no small part, because these deniers of Jesus are at the same time denouncers of religion — a breed of human now very much in vogue. And what better way to malign the religious views of the vast majority of religious persons in the western world, which remains, despite everything, overwhelmingly Christian, than to claim that the historical founder of their religion was in fact the figment of his followers' imagination?
It is also true that our best sources about Jesus, the early Gospels, are riddled with problems. These were written decades after Jesus' life by biased authors who are at odds with one another on details up and down the line. But historians can never dismiss sources simply because they are biased. You may not trust Rush Limbaugh's views of Sandra Fluke, but he certainly provides evidence that she exists.
Bart Ehrman is the author of 'Did Jesus Exist?: The Historical Argument for Jesus of Nazareth,' now available from HarperOne.
Without a doubt my favorite writer. I have most of his books. Perhaps the best and certainly unbiased writer of the times of Jesus. His knowledge of the people of that time is unparalleled.
Currently reading this book. Excellent as I expected. He goes into great detail about the historical facts such as they are.


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Open source code responds to whomever gives it the love of time. The parents aren't those who gave it the DNA of capital, but those who gave it the love of hard work.
Written by Dana Blankenhorn, Inactive on Nov. 9, 2009
Open source is, in part, a release of ego.
When a program is proprietary, it's yours. You own it. You can feed it or you can kill it.
Not so with open source. When software is made open source it is with the knowledge that its fate is shared among all stakeholders. The contributions that make it valuable may well come from outside, the direction of the software is no longer completely in the hands of its owner or sponsor.
Larry Ellison doesn't understand this, and I suspect neither does Wall Street. Otherwise, why would the Street be cheering on Ellison's suggestion that he'll kill Sun to keep Euro-hands off mySQL?
More than the future of mySQL is now on the line. So are the futures of Java and OpenOffice, and all the other projects Sun Microsystems sponsors. Ellison thinks this fact should make the EC Competition Commissioner, Nellie Kroess, back off. He seems to think the U.S. government can make Kroess relent.
The key to why Ellison is wrong can be found in the paragraph above. It's one word. I'll wait...
The word is sponsors.
Open source companies don't own the code bases that are in their charge. They seek to monetize the code, so the code can be expanded, so it will draw more committers. Acquia doesn't own Drupal, and Automattic doesn't own Wordpress. The code bases are, in fact, owned by the community, simply by virtue of being open source.
Ellison seems to think that if he snaps his fingers and brings down the wrath of heaven, then mySQL and Java and OpenOffice will cease to exist. This would be true if they were closed source. In that case they would be orphaned, and if no buyer were found support would disappear.
Open source does not work that way.
Sure it would be tough for these big projects to find new sponsors. But there are plenty of prospects around.
Google would have an interest in Java, as might Microsoft. IBM already has a stake in Open Office. I'm certain we can find another home for mySQL, too. Even Glassfish might well find a new home within the federal government.
Ellison's threat to kill Sun's open source projects if he does not get his way is an empty one. Someone would pick up what remaining pieces have value.
Open source, divorced from its sponsor, turns to software water, and would quickly flow through Ellison's hands.
Go to an open source conference. Listen carefully to the commercial open source businesspeople you see there. They may talk about their kids and their companies, their hobbies and their passions, including a passion for the projects they control.
But they know those projects are more like their kids than their sailboats. They are responsible for the software they control. They do not own it. It's not "my" software. It's "our" software.
This is the attitude you must take if you're to make a success of an open source business. This is why many in the proprietary world, like Larry Ellison, confuse it with communism, or socialism, or some other foreign -ism.
Open source be not proud. Open source code responds to whomever gives it the love of time. The parents aren't those who gave it the DNA of capital, but those who gave it the love of hard work.
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Nick has been asked to drive with Andy Demetriou in the first round of this years Britcar championship at silverstone on the International circuit on the 24th march.
Nick will driving in Andy's Porsche 964 which has recently undergone a complete rebuild and mods by Porsche specialists Tech 9.
"Andy phoned me last week and asked if i was available, so i jumped at the oppotunity to drive with him". " I know Andy from Radicals so we will be a strong pairing looking for a good result!"
The race is due to start at 15.25 on Saturday 24th March.


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Chelsi P. Henry, Esq.
Our television sets are already bombarded with the promises and gaffes of political candidates wanting to be elected president in 2016. Our next president will have some hard decisions to make, especially if he/she wants to sincerely see progress in the Black community in the next 10, 15, or 20 years.
Too often people argue that Republicans are not engaging enough, and while there is more we have to do, that should not continue to be the reason we vote majority Democrat. To base our livelihood on optics instead of policy results is insane. They say it is insane to continue to do the same thing and expect a different result— the same is true with over 90% of blacks voting Democrat.
African Americans are in a position to understand the facts of the last few decades and that involves accepting some responsibility for our current state of affairs. We cannot continue to "blame the White man" when we have the right to vote, own property, apply to any university, start our own business, serve in law enforcement, and run for office.
I am not discounting the glaring disparities that still face the Black community, not one single bit. I am just saying, the victim mentality affects our ability to be the resilient, bold people we are. Where we are today has a direct correlation to the policies we support and vote for.
While it's common for members of the two major parties to refer to their opponents as enemies, I beg to differ. I am a Republican — and I'm not the enemy. Republicans are not the enemy. So here I will outline reasons African Americans should consider voting Republican.
In America, white families have wealth that is 12 times that of Black families, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Black unemployment is almost double the national average of 5.1%. We still have many living paycheck-to-paycheck. Not to mention, the underemployment rate is 14.1%. Sen. Tim Scott, the only Black Republican senator, reminds America everyday that our party stands on the side of providing a hand-up to all, especially people of color. Scott's "Opportunity Agenda" is proof of his commitment as a Republican to providing for those often overlooked. His agenda includes the SKILLS Act, which provides job training; LEAP Act, which provides tax credit for apprenticeships; and the SEA Jobs Act, which establishes a veteran's workforce training program.
Earlier this year, the House passed the American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2015 and the America COMPETES Reauthorization Act, both bills sponsored by Republicans will assist entrepreneurs and small business owners with permanent tax credits for research and development. Rep. Steve Chabot is a tireless advocate for startups, entrepreneurs, and small businesses. He sponsored the Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015, which aims to reduce regulations for small businesses.
It has been 60 years since Brown v Board of Education, yet black students continue to underperform compared to their white counterparts. Earlier this year, US News & World Report noted: "Black students entering kindergarten for the first time score lower than their white counterparts in reading, mathematics, science, cognitive flexibility and approaches to learning — every category tested."
What we have before us is a broken education system. Democrats including President Obama have advocated for additional funds for the broken system, including $77.4 billion for the Department of Education in 2012. It takes more than money, we need bold, innovative solutions to engage today's student population.
One in three black males can expect to go to prison in their lifetime versus whites at one in seventeen. It is a hard pill to swallow that we have laws on the books that result in a person who committed a non-violent drug crime spending the rest of their lives in prison.
In 2014, 22 members of the Congressional Black Caucus voted to add three more mandatory minimums in the SAVE Act. Mandatory minimums under the Clinton Administration's "Crime Bill" has led to the increased number of minorities imprisoned for non-violent drug crimes. President Bill Clinton did apologize, but we need more than an apology for those serving lengthy sentences for non-violent drug crimes. We need action.
Conservatives have co-sponsored several pieces of legislation including the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, SAFE Justice Act, The REDEEM Act, and the Justice Safety Valve Act. These pieces of legislation seek to level the playing field for all those who encounter the justice system. No longer should it be that a kid with a high power attorney receives substantially different results that the kid being represented by a public defender.
Last week, Rep. Paul Ryan became Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. He has been a staunch advocate for tax reform, including expanding the earned income tax credit, eliminating deductions that only benefit the wealthy, and decreasing the mortgage interest deduction. Speaker Ryan understands the importance of job creation and providing breaks for those who need it the most, low-come and middle class Americans. As Speaker he has the ability to shine a brighter light on tax reform.
I registered as a Republican because the Republican platform mimicked my personal values and beliefs. This call-to-action is not a request for all African Americans to become Republicans. It is a call to examine where we are and examine all options for a better future. I believe conservative principles will move us from the bottom of the valley to the mountain top.
We need candidates that have solutions to the issues our community faces, and these candidates must address the Black community as an integral part of their campaign platforms. Your vote counts and matters. 2016 matters.
Chelsi P. Henry, Esq., is an attorney, entrepreneur, and business consultant. Contact her at www.chelsiphenry.com or follow her on Twitter @chelsiphenry.
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Willem van Hooff grew up in Eindhoven the Netherlands and seeing the Dutch Design Week every year was a big inspiration for him. When Willem was 16 years old he asked for an internship at Piet Hein Eek in Geldrop in the Netherlands (where he was based before 2010). This was for Willem the first experience in design thinking.
Hooff studied in the department 'Public Private' at the Design Academy Eindhoven. As he describes as a 'mix of public space and living'.
Work on new designs for Willem starts with sketching the ideas, brainstorming — deciding in which direction he wants to go.
While working directly with materials, almost all the time the idea develops during the phase when he starts experimenting. It can be the technique or look that feels interesting for the materials. Only after manipulating with materials and exploring their possibilities, Willem brings back the starting point of his concept.
'At one point in Eindhoven, they were building a big concrete parking lot in front of the airport. By a mistake, the parking lot collapsed on one side… I saw this broke open building, and took pictures of it — there was this grid structure coming out of the concrete.
Colors of these pieces are powder-coated on the grid. The grid gets neat look and a soft touch so it's pleasant to use.
Production-wise grid parts are first to be made. Willem starts with a plain sheet of the grid which he bends and welds till the desired shape is there. Afterwards he powder coats metal parts at a Dutch company. As soon as all parts are ready for 'use', Hooff can move to the next stage which is quite fascinating.
Fascinating enough that he has a little 'beach' in his studio! It is an island of sand which is used to dig objects under the sand. He sand shapes each mold with bare hands. As the grid is buried halfway in the sand it gives him an opportunity to pour in the middle of the grid concrete shapes.
Hoff continues, 'It was my first project out of school, and I saw that you don't always need to think of the function or use so your outcome could be very different than a product.
As Willem shared, this ongoing play with contrasting materials and techniques makes it possible to create a finished look for his objects. It's not surprising that most of his customers are intrigued by the process making, which creates a 'wow' factor.
Just think of it, Willem van Hooff as a brand was launched just a month ago!
Mostly affected by his off-study time, Willem is sure that 'at one point at life it's okay to start taking a risk'.
That is exactly what he is doing now — taking a risk and focusing on his professional growth as an artist and designer. What as he described is the reason for Willem van Hooff existence as yet small, but professional company.
Thinking ahead and being focused on the visual quality, Wilem is hoping to share his functional art to many homes to share his view on a new Dutch style. For now, he is continuing investigating different shapes for his series 'Elements of construction' (see products below).


Some people are concerned about whether the dredging project will affect their public drinking water or increase their exposure to PCBs.
In 2008, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) collected PCB samples at nine public drinking water supplies along the Hudson River to provide information about PCB levels before dredging.
In 2009, the NYSDOH compared samples taken before dredging to samples taken during dredging. No changes were seen in the Lower Hudson and all samples met drinking water standards for PCBs.
NYSDOH will continue monitoring in 2011 during this next phase of dredging (Phase 2) to ensure that public water systems meet the drinking water standards for PCBs. If needed, plans are in place to protect public water supplies.
This document and map provide more information about PCBs and the public drinking water supplies along the Hudson River.
How did PCBs get in the Hudson River?
How close are the dredging locations to public water supplies?
During dredging, what will be done to protect public drinking water?
How can I be exposed to PCBs from the Hudson River?
How can I reduce my exposure to PCBs in the Hudson River?
How can PCBs affect health?
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are a group of chemicals consisting of 209 individual compounds. PCBs were used in transformers, capacitors and other commercial and electrical products until their manufacture was banned in the mid-1970s. PCB levels build up in the environment (river sediments) and also in the fat of fish and other animals.
From approximately 1947 to 1977, General Electric Company (GE) discharged PCBs from its capacitor manufacturing plants at Hudson Falls and Fort Edward into the Hudson River. In 2002, the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) issued a Record of Decision that called for dredging of the Upper Hudson. Phase 1 has been completed. Phase 2 is starting May 2011.
The map shows the areas of the Hudson River that will be dredged in Phase 2. It also shows the locations of the public water supplies downstream of these areas. These water supplies have intakes in the river or use water that is drawn from the groundwater that is replenished by the river.
Stillwater, Halfmoon, and Waterford are the three upper river water systems that could be most influenced by Hudson River dredging.
Halfmoon and Waterford are using an alternate water supply from Troy. Stillwater is using a USEPA-installed PCB treatment system. The Stillwater supply wells are about 26 miles from the dredging site, the Halfmoon intake is 36 miles away and the Waterford intake is 38 miles from the dredging site.
During dredging, the levels of PCBs in the Hudson will likely rise above the levels typically found in the river water. PCB samples are being collected from both public water supplies and river water. River water results are reported to the USEPA, NYSDOH and NYSDEC (Department of Environmental Conservation). Results are posted on the web. These in-river samples are intended to provide an early warning of increases in PCB levels. Sampling at the Thompson Island Dam, which is 30 miles north of the nearest public water intake, serves as the earliest indicator of any problems. During dredging, if the PCB drinking water standard is exceeded in the river, the cause will be investigated, addressed and dredging activities will be modified, if needed.
Halfmoon and Waterford are using an alternate water source from Troy through a water line installed and operated by the USEPA and GE. Public water supply monitoring at these locations will not be necessary unless the suppliers resume use of their public water intakes from the Hudson River.
Stillwater is using a USEPA-installed PCB treatment system, which continues to effectively remove PCBs from their water supplies.
Lower river water supplies are less likely to be affected by dredging, but PCB samples will be collected routinely to confirm that is the case. See the map for more details about specific water systems.
To be exposed means that a substance comes in contact with the body through breathing, eating or touching. Exposure to PCBs from the Hudson can come from food, soil, air or water.
PCBs in fish can reach levels many thousands of times higher than in water. For this reason, eating PCB-contaminated sportfish is by far the biggest potential source of exposure. This is why the NYSDOH issues advisories to limit the eating of sportfish. The NYSDEC maintains a catch-and-release regulation between Baker's Falls and the Troy Dam. No one should keep or eat fish from that part of the Hudson.
People may be exposed to soils contaminated with PCBs in low-lying areas next to the river that flood frequently, areas on the inside of large bends of the river or backwater areas. Although the possibility exists that PCBs can be released into the air from both soil and water, these potential exposures are less than those from fish. Air monitoring was conducted during Phase 1 and dredging was modified to reduce PCB air releases associated with the project. Air monitoring will continue during Phase 2 and dredging activities will continue to be adjusted when needed.
In 2008, NYSDOH sampled nine public water supplies along the River for both raw (before treatment) and finished (after treatment) water to learn about PCB levels before dredging. All samples collected were below the PCB federal and state drinking water standard of 500 parts per trillion. In 2009, NYSDOH sampled during dredging and confirmed that drinking water met the standard for PCBs. In-river and public water supply monitoring will continue during dredging in 2011.
As part of an Upper Hudson River private well survey, NYSDOH worked with NYSDEC and USEPA to sample a number of wells. More sampling is planned for 2011. PCBs have not been detected in any of the private wells sampled. Hudson River water pulled for drinking water directly from the river is not recommended because surface water that is not properly filtered and disinfected can contain bacteria, parasites, viruses and possibly other contaminants.
You can reduce your exposure to PCBs in Hudson River fish by following the NYSDOH advisories. Women of childbearing years and children under 15 should not eat any fish from the Hudson. The advice for men and for some women depends on where they fish on the river and the type of fish they catch. You can reduce potential exposure to PCBs in floodplain soils by washing hands, feet and children's toys after playing or digging in dirt. You can also minimize exposure by not tracking soil and mud into your home.
Drinking water from Hudson River public water supplies has been monitored for PCBs and will continue to be monitored during dredging to ensure that the drinking water standard is not exceeded. Some people have asked if there is anything they can do to lower PCB levels in their drinking water. Common household charcoal filters (such as the ones attached to kitchen sink faucets) can reduce PCB levels. The filters need to be changed as recommended by the manufacturers. NYSDOH is evaluating how well they work at the very low levels of PCBs found in Hudson River water supplies.
The risk of health effects from any chemical, including PCBs, depends on the amount of chemical exposure. The amount of exposure depends on the concentration of the chemical and the length of exposure. It also depends on individual characteristics, such as a person's age at the time of exposure. All Americans are exposed to PCBs and have low levels of PCBs in their bodies.
Studies of industrial workers exposed to PCBs identified several health effects. Animal studies identified many health effects from exposure to PCBs, including reproductive problems and cancer. Typical exposures associated with PCBs in Hudson River fish, floodplain soil, air and water are unlikely to result in PCB doses as high as those that caused health effects in workers and animals. However, some studies of people in the general population of the U.S. and other countries suggest the possibility that lower levels of exposure, primarily from diet, also may cause health effects.


We invite boys ages 9 and older who have been baptized and confirmed in the Orthodox Christian faith, to serve inside the Holy Altar to assist Fr. Dean in the celebration of the Divine Services.
The participation of these young men is invaluable and very important to the smooth practice of the Holy services. Not only do they have a wonderful opportunity to serve the Church, but they are also presented with the unique experience to see the services of the Church from a different perspective.
be entered into with faith and respect.
For additional information, please contact our Youth Director, Michael Sergakis at youth@saintsophianl.org.
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This Boxing Academy is a Haven Against Gang Violence in East Los Angeles
Javier Capetillo's boxing academy is open to everyone from champs to adults to teens looking to stay off the streets.
By Andrew Heffernan, C.S.C.S.
Jose Mandojana
As told to Andrew Heffernan
MY FATHER, Javier Capetillo Sr., trained ten world champions over his career. They called him the General. When he was 17, he walked into a boxing gym in Guadalajara. They said, "You want to fight?" And they threw him in the ring with a pro. He tied the fighters' gloves, helped out, carried his weight. So they let him train there for free.
I grew up in a rough neighborhood in South Central L. A. Gang life was pretty much the only way to feel a sense of belonging or identity. There weren't any boxing gyms in the neighborhood—you had to drive to downtown. I had about 50 boxing fights of my own growing up, but I was heavy into gang life: I got shot three times, the first time when I was 14. A lot of my friends are dead. Some committed suicide. So I'm very blessed to still be here.
I opened Capetillo Boxing Academy in 2016 in East Los Angeles. There are 706 crimes committed here per 100,000 people, a rate nearly twice the national average. A boxing gym doesn't generate a lot of money. Plenty of kids see the Rocky movies and decide they want to fight but give up when they realize how hard it is. If you have a world champion, everyone wants to be part of your gym, but when you're up and coming, nobody does.
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We have major fighters here now. One of our guys, Lucas Santamaria, recently fought on Fox. I've been working with him for six years. But I didn't open this gym for the money. I opened it because I truly in my heart wanted to help the kids. And that's what we do: Some kids come after school and stay there until 8:00 at night. I never kick them out. It's like daycare. That's part of how we help the community—being a safe place for the kids to go.
We build on whatever qualities these kids have. Some are aggressive; some are counterpunchers. Some fight on the inside. Middle distance, short hands, long hands. Sometimes they turn out to be coaches; they have the vision to help people put punches together in ways that make sense. Everyone's different. You find their strength and work from there.
Other gyms charge $150 to go once or twice a week. One-on-one training can be $100 an hour. I charge $70 a month for a kid to use the gym whenever they want. There's an LA Fitness around here, but no one here likes long-term contracts.
I got shot three times, the first time when I was 14. So I'm very blessed to still be here.
Because of my background, I can talk to these kids. There was this young girl who was being abused by her uncle. She was cutting herself. I helped get her set up at this local youth academy. She graduated from high school this year. They couldn't hold graduation at school because of COVID-19, so we took the pictures at the gym. This other kid was on parole and couldn't afford the fees, so I let him train for free. He says, "You guys are like my family."
We're giving these kids the kind of family support they get from the gangs—only we do it in a positive way. They want a place to feel safe and accepted, and we give them that.
We help their parents stay in shape, too. There's a lot of obesity and diabetes in this community, so I'm happy to see more people staying active. And it's a safe place. Even the gangbangers know we're invested in the neighborhood. I leave my car open when I'm at the gym. No one has broken into it. They know I'm not running away.
Andrew Heffernan, C.S.C.S. Andrew Heffernan, CSCS is a health, fitness, and Feldenkrais coach, and an award-winning health and fitness writer.
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On Banned Books and their Writers
I love banned books. I love reading them, I love teaching them. My contrary streak may have begun in my conservative high school, in which we got to read some banned books, but with the bad words slyly redacted in black Sharpie. Or maybe with my mom's throwing out my copy of Siddhartha, because it was based loosely on the life of the Buddha. Or it could be the hilarious scowls I got riding the high-speed rail in Portland while reading The Satanic Verses. Whatever made me a rogue reader, all someone has to say to me is that a book is banned, and I am off to the bookstore to buy myself a copy.
In honor of banned books week at the end of September, I had my 9th and 10th graders take a look at a list of books we've read together, and that they've enjoyed: The Great Gatsby, Of Mice and Men, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter, To Kill a Mockingbird, The Lord of the Flies, Night, Wise Blood, A Separate Peace–the list went on and on. When I told them what the books had in common, that people in various locations across the country and the world cannot access these books because a school system of a library has deemed them dangerous and immoral, they were perplexed.
They wanted to know what could possibly be so awful about The Great Gatsby. I explained that some people didn't think students could handle reading about Jay Gatsby trying to win the affections of a married woman. "But," they said (I paraphrase), "that leads to his downfall. Why would anyone decide to act the way he does if he ends up getting shot?" As for The Lord of the Flies, they could see how the violence might put some people off, but recognized that the entire point of the novel is that the baser instincts of violence and a lust for power have to be controlled, not indulged. They got it. They understand that literature is there to make us wiser people, and to learn from the consequences of human behavior. To make us better people.
It's easy to scoff at book banners, especially now that great literature is available to so many of us online and in free formats outside the academy and the public library. It's easy to thumb our noses at those who would restrict others from reading. But the fact remains that, across the world, reading or writing banned books isn't safe. It's common knowledge that Salman Rushdie had, for many years, a price on his head for having written book offensive to Islam. While I read The Satanic Verses on the train, readers in Venezuela faced incarceration. Hitoshi Igarashi, the Japanese translator of the novel, was stabbed to death. Ettore Capriolo and William Nygaard, the book's Italian and Norwegian translators, respectively, were both seriously injured in similar attacks.
This year, Amnesty International, a non-profit worth your time, attention, and donations, brought attention to the cases of Nguyen Van Ly, a jailed publisher in Vietnam; Abuzar Al Amin, a detained newspaper editor in Sudan; Prageeth Eknaligoda, a disappeared journalist in Sri Lanka; Lydia Cacho Ribeiro, a threatened journalist in Mexico; Isa Saharkhiz, an imprisoned journalist in Iran, Nurmemet Yasin, an imprisoned writer in China; and Aayat Alqormozi, a conditionally-released poet in Bahrain. All of these members of the global writing community are under attack for their work.
Those of us whose worst brushes with censorship involve having a favorite book thrown in the garbage have a duty, I believe, to advocate on behalf of these writers. I hope you'll join me in supporting Amnesty International in their efforts to free these writers. Learn more here.
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Stephanie Barbé Hammer says:
Don't forget Sade and Burgess! (-:
Kelly Davio says:
You know this! I really look forward to teaching A Clockwork Orange sometime…
Claire Gebben says:
Excellent reminder. And I just received my LA Review, wherein I learned about Ishmael Reed's book: "Barack Obama and the Jim Crow Media" and how it was taken to a Canadian publisher because all the American ones passed. Another type of repression, more subtle but just as dangerous. (btw, "Ishmael Reed: Cowboy of Revolution" is a terrific read. Love the allusion to cowboys, since many aren't aware that the Old West was populated by many cowboys of African descent.)
Steve White says:
Hi Claire! Are you saying that an author in the US who can't find a publisher is in "just as dangerous" a situation as an author imprisoned in another country?
Hi Steve. Hardly. I am saying that repression of writing comes in many forms. Book banning is one way, a way that is difficult to keep from public scrutiny. Less easily measured are publishing industry decisions to steer clear of controversial voices. Repression of writing by mprisoning authors and publishers — another thing entirely. Sorry if my remarks were misleading.
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\section{Introduction}
Multipartite entangled states play a fundamental role in quantum
information, where these states are used for different
applications including the improvement of spectroscopy towards the
Heisenberg limit~\cite{Leibfried04}. In this sense, general
sequential techniques for building entangled multipartite states
have been recently proposed~\cite{Schoen05}.  In
Ref.~\cite{Haffner05}, it is described an experiment where the
robust one-excitation symmetric Dicke states~\cite{Dicke54},
called $W$, of $N \leq 8$ ions are prepared in their electronic
levels with the aid of $N$ entangling pulses. Also, a maximally
entangled (GHZ) state with six ions has been experimentally
realized~\cite{Leibfried05}.  From a theoretical point of view,
adiabatic ground-state transitions were proposed for generating
GHZ states and symmetric Dicke states with $N / 2$ excitations
in $N$ ions~\cite{Fleischhauer03}. More recently, a method for
generating multi-qubit entangled states via global addressing of
an ion chain in the frame of the Tavis-Cummings model has been
discussed~\cite{Retzker06}. A four-qubit $W$ state with two
excitations has already been realized in linear
optics~\cite{Kiesel07}, which may present astonishing multipartite properties~\cite{Kaszlikowski07}, and more general proposals may be
considered~\cite{Thiel07}. It is well established that a physical
system must fulfill several requirements in order to qualify as a
potential candidate for quantum computing
tasks~\cite{DiVincenzo00}. Among them, overcoming decoherence and
scalability considerations may require not only efficient single-
and two-qubit gates but also the availability of collective
multipartite operations in suitable subspaces.

In this letter, we consider a system composed of $N$ trapped ions
addressed collectively by two laser fields in a global Lambda-type
excitation scheme. We will introduce a method for tailoring the
Hilbert space in order to restrict the quantum dynamics to the
symmetric Dicke subspace. As we show below, this method allows a
different and useful way to manipulate selectively the collective
ionic-motional system. In particular, these multipartite selective
interactions will permit the generation of ionic Dicke states with
any number of excitations in a sequential manner or, through a
probabilistic technique, in a single-shot measurement. This method
is based on global selective interactions characterized by a
proper tuning of collective motion-dependent Stark shifts.
Selective interactions with a single atom have been proposed in
the realm of cavity QED~\cite{Santos01} and trapped
ions~\cite{Solano00,Solano05}. Furthermore, it has been
demonstrated that they also allow the generation of arbitrary
harmonic oscillator states~\cite{Santos05} and their measurement
via instantaneous interactions~\cite{Santos07}.

\section{The Model}
Let us consider a Raman laser excitation of $N$ three-level
trapped ions as shown in Fig.~\ref{fig1}. We will make use of
these internal levels and the collective center-of-mass motional
mode associated with the frequency $\nu$. A travelling-wave field
excites the transition between the states $|\mathrm{g}_j\rangle
\leftrightarrow |\mathrm{c}_j\rangle$, with coupling strength
$\Omega_{2j} = \Omega_{2j}( \vec{r}_{j})$ and detuning $\Delta$
($\Delta\gg \Omega_{2j}$). Similarly, a standing-wave field
excites off resonantly the transition between the electronic
internal states $|\mathrm{e}_j\rangle \leftrightarrow
|\mathrm{c}_j\rangle$, with position-dependent coupling strength
$\Omega_{1j} = \Omega_{1j}( \vec{r}_{j})$ and  detuning $\Delta +
\nu \gg \Omega_{1j}$. This scenario is described, after a first
optical rotating-wave-approximation (RWA), by the Hamiltonian
\begin{eqnarray}
\hat{H} & = &\hbar \nu \hat{a}^{\dag }\hat{a}+\hbar \omega
_{e}\sum_{j=1}^{N}|\mathrm{e}_{j}\rangle \langle \mathrm{e}_{j}|
+\hbar \omega _{c}\sum_{j=1}^{N}|\mathrm{c}_{j}\rangle \langle
\mathrm{c}_{j}|   \notag \\
&&  \notag \\
&& + \hbar \bigg\lbrack \cos ( k_{1}\hat{z}) e^{i\omega
_{1}t}\sum_{j=1}^{N}\Omega_{1j}|\mathrm{e}_{j}\rangle \langle
\mathrm{c}_{j}|   \notag \\
&&  \notag \\
&&+e^{-i(k_{2}\hat{z}-\omega
_{2}t)}\sum_{j=1}^{N}\Omega_{2j}|\mathrm{g}_{j}\rangle \langle
\mathrm{c}_{j} | +\mathrm{H.c.} \bigg\rbrack.
\end{eqnarray}
We go then to an interaction picture inside the Lamb-Dicke regime: $\eta_i
\sqrt{\bar{n}}\ll 1$, where $\bar n$ is the average phonon number
and $\eta_i \equiv k_i\sqrt{\hbar/2m\nu}$ are the Lamb-Dicke
parameters. In this way, we can adiabatically eliminate levels $|c_j\rangle $,
obtaining the blue-sideband second-order effective Hamiltonian
\begin{equation}
\hat{H}_{\mathrm{eff}}=-\hbar \hat{\Delta} + \hbar ( \hat{a}^{\dag
}\hat{\tilde{J}}^{+} +  \hat{a}\hat{\tilde{J}}^{-} ), \label{HeffN}
\end{equation}
where $\hat{\tilde{J}}^{+} = \sum_{j=1}^{N}\Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}}^j\hat{\sigma} _{j}^{\dag }$, with $\Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}}^j = 2i \eta _{2}\Omega_{1j} \Omega_{2j}^{\ast
} / \Delta$, $\hat{\sigma}^{\dagger}_{j}=|\mathrm{e}_{j}\rangle
\langle \mathrm{g}_{j}|$, and
\begin{eqnarray}
\hat{\Delta} &=&\frac{1}{\Delta }\sum_{j=1}^{N}[1-\eta
_{1}^{2}( 2\hat{a}^{\dag
}\hat{a}+1)]|\Omega_{1j}|^{2}|\mathrm{g}_{j}\rangle
\langle \mathrm{g}_{j}| \notag \\
&&+\frac{1}{\Delta }\sum_{j=1}^{N}|\Omega_{2j}|
^{2}|\mathrm{e}_{j}\rangle \langle \mathrm{e}_{j}|  \label{Delta}
\end{eqnarray}
is the motion-dependent AC Stark shift. In this case, we can
discard terms involving level $|\mathrm{c}_j\rangle$ by assuming
no initial population. The phonon-number dependence of the Stark
shift~(\ref{Delta}) is due to the standing-wave Raman laser, which
together with the travelling wave produce the dynamics of
Eq.~(\ref{HeffN}). Note that AC Stark shifts have already been used for experimental realization of two-qubit gates and multipartite
entanglement~\cite{Schmidt-Kaler04}.
\begin{figure}[t]
\includegraphics[width=55mm]{Fig1.eps}
\caption{N three-level ions in a linear Paul trap where the energy
diagram of the $j$-th ion is displayed.} \label{fig1}
\end{figure}

The detuning $\hat{\Delta}$ can be corrected by a fixed position-dependent quantity $\delta_{0}^j$ via DC Stark
shift or retuning of the lasers frequencies. In this manner,
Hamiltonian~(\ref{HeffN}) can be written as
\begin{eqnarray}
\hat{H}_{\mathrm{eff}} & = & - \hbar \sum_{j=1}^{N}\Omega _0^j( \hat{n}-\delta_{0}^j)
|\mathrm{g}_{j}\rangle
\langle \mathrm{g}_{j}|  \notag \\
&& + \hbar ( \hat{a}^{\dag }\hat{\tilde{J}}^{+}+\hat{a}\hat{\tilde{J}}^{-} ),
\label{HeffN2}
\end{eqnarray}
where $\Omega_0^j=2\eta^2_1|\Omega_{1j}|^2/\Delta$. It will be convenient to rewrite the Hamiltonian of Eq.~(\ref{HeffN2}) in the interaction picture with respect to the first term, where it reads
\begin{equation}
\hat{H}_{\mathrm{eff}}^{\mathrm{I}} = \hbar \sum_{j=1}^N \Omega_{\mathrm{eff}}^j
\hat{a}^{\dag} \hat{\sigma}_j^{\dag} e^{-i[\Omega_0^j
(\hat{n} - \delta_0^j) + \sum_{k \ne j} \Omega_0^k |\mathrm{g}_k\rangle\langle
\mathrm{g}_k| ] t} + \mathrm{H.c.}  \label{Hinh}
\end{equation}

\section{Selective Control in the homogeneous Coupling case}
\subsection{Generalized selectivity}
In order to illustrate how selectivity appears in the $N$-ion
case, let us study the special situation of the $N$ ions coupled
homogeneously to the Raman lasers where $\Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}}^j\equiv\Omega _{\mathrm{eff}} = 2i \eta
_{2}\Omega_{1} \Omega_{2}^{\ast } / \Delta$,
$\Omega_0^j\equiv\Omega_0=2\eta^2_1|\Omega_{1}|^2/\Delta$, and
$\delta_0^j \equiv \delta_0$. In this case, the interaction part
in Hamiltonian~(\ref{HeffN2}) corresponds to an
anti-Tavis-Cummings Model~\cite{Tavis}, a spin $j=N/2$
generalization of the Jaynes-Cummings model~\cite{Jaynes}. In this
case, $\hat{\tilde{J}}^\pm \rightarrow \Omega _{\mathrm{eff}}
\hat{J}^\pm$, and the new collective terms $\hat{J}^\pm$ can be
considered as angular momentum operators, establishing a
permutation symmetry on the ionic subsystem dynamics. That means
that if the system is found at any time inside the symmetric Dicke
subspace~\cite{Dicke54}, associated with  total angular momentum
$j=N/2$, it will stay there along its evolution, reducing the
Hilbert space dimension from $2^N$ to $N+1$. Under this plausible
assumption, the collective operators $ \hat{J}^\pm$ can be
effectively and exclusively rewritten in the symmetric Dicke
subspace via the following assignments
\begin{eqnarray}
\sum_{j=1}^{N}|\mathrm{g}_j\rangle
\langle \mathrm{g}_j| \!\!\!\! && \rightarrow \sum_{k=0}^{N-1}(N-k)|\mathrm{D}_k\rangle
\langle \mathrm{D}_k| , \nonumber \\
\hat{J}^+ \!\!\!\!  &&  \rightarrow \sum_{k=0}^{N-1}
f_k|\mathrm{D}_{k+1}\rangle \langle \mathrm{D}_k| .
\label{assignments}
\end{eqnarray}
Here,
\begin{equation}
|\mathrm{D}_{k}\rangle = \! \bigg(\begin{array}{c}N \\
k \end{array}\bigg)^{-\frac{1}{2}} \!\! \sum_k P_k
(| \mathrm{g}_1,\mathrm{g}_2,...,\mathrm{g}_{N-k},\mathrm{e}_{N-k+1},...,\mathrm{e}_N \rangle)
\end{equation}
are the symmetric Dicke states with $k$
excitations, $\{P_k\}$ is the set of all distinct permutations, and $f_{k}=\sqrt{( k+1)(N-k) }$. It is noteworthy to stress that in the assignments of Eq.~(\ref{assignments}) we have omitted the nonsymmetric components due to the assumed initial symmetric conditions.  In this case, and under homogeneous driving,
we can derive from Eq.~(\ref{HeffN2}) an analog to Eq.~(\ref{Hinh}),
\begin{eqnarray}
\hat{\bar{H}}^{\mathrm{I}}_{\rm{eff}} & \!\! = \!\! & \hbar \hat{a}^{\dagger }\Omega
_{\mathrm{eff} }\sum\limits_{k=0}^{N-1}f_{k} e^{i\Omega _{0}(- \hat{n} +N - 1 - k + \delta_{0})
t}|\mathrm{D}_{k+1}\rangle
\langle \mathrm{D}_k|  \notag \\
&&+\text{\textrm{H.c.}}, \label{Hho}
\end{eqnarray}
a compact expression that will prove useful to study selective
interactions inside the symmetric subspace. Let us consider the
system prepared in the initial state $|N_{0}\rangle
|\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle $. Then, the suitable choice of laser frequencies $\delta_{0}=k_{0}+N_{0}-N+1$ yields a selective resonant coupling inside the subspace $\{ |N_{0}\rangle
|\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle,|N_0+1\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{k_0+1}\rangle
\}$. Moreover, provided that
$\Omega_{0} \gg \Omega_{\mathrm{eff}}$, all other subspaces will remain
off resonance obtaining an effective two-level dynamics. That is,
by selecting a determined subspace the Hamiltonian (\ref{Hho}) can
be written as
\begin{equation}
\hat{\tilde{H}} = \hbar \sqrt {N_0+1} \Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}} f_{k_0}(\hat{\sigma}
_{N_{0}}^{+}\hat{J}^{+}_{k_{0}}+\hat{\sigma} _{N_{0}}^-
\hat{J}^{-}_{k_{0}}) \label{Hn}
\end{equation}
where $\hat{J}^{+}_{k_{0}} = |\mathrm{D}_{k_0+1}\rangle \langle
\mathrm{D}_{k_0}|$ and $\hat{\sigma} _{N_{0}}^{+}=|N_0+1\rangle
\langle N_0|$ are effective spin-1/2 operators stemming from the
reduced Hilbert space of the collective ionic state and the
bosonic field respectively. As we will se below, this selective global interaction will allow us to move confortably inside the symmetric Dicke subspace with high precision~\cite{numerics}.

Considering experimental parameters of ion experiments at NIST
(Boulder)~\cite{Wineland00}, we could achieve an effective
coupling $\Omega_{\mathrm{eff}}\sim 10^5$ Hz, which produces
population inversion in the subspace $\{|N_{0}\rangle
|\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle ,|N_{0}+1\rangle
|\mathrm{D}_{k_0+1}\rangle \} $ in a time $\tau \le 0.1$ ms,
shorter than the typical motional decoherence time $\tau_d \sim
10$ ms.

\subsection{Applications of generalized selectivity}
We discuss now some applications of our method for selectively
manipulating the Dicke subspace. Let us consider the initial state
$|\Psi(0)\rangle = |0\rangle | \mathrm{g...g} \rangle \equiv | 0
\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{0} \rangle$. Tuning into resonance the
subspace transition $\{|0\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{0}\rangle ,|1\rangle
|\mathrm{D}_{1}\rangle \}$, the evolution of this state is given
by
\begin{eqnarray}
|\Psi (t) \rangle &=& \cos ( \sqrt{N} |\Omega _{\mathrm{eff}}| t)
|0\rangle|\mathrm{D}_{0}\rangle \notag \\
 &&-ie^{i\phi }\sin ( \sqrt{ N} |\Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}}| t) |1\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{1}\rangle,
\label{Wt}
\end{eqnarray}
where $\Omega _{\mathrm{eff}}=|\Omega _{\mathrm{eff} }|e^{-i\phi
}$. The one-excitation Dicke state $|\mathrm{D}_{1}\rangle$ is
also a W state
\begin{equation}
|W_{N}\rangle =\frac{1}{\sqrt{N}}(|\mathrm{eg...g}\rangle
+|\mathrm{geg...g}\rangle +...+|\mathrm{g...ge}\rangle ).
\label{WWW}
\end{equation}
This $N$-partite entangled state has great importance in quantum
information theory due to its persistent
entanglement properties, as long as more operational effort is needed to
disentangle this state~\cite{Briegel01}. If this interaction is turned on for a time $2 \sqrt{N} | \Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}}| t=\pi $ and $\phi =\pi /2,$ then Eq.~(\ref{Wt}) becomes
\begin{equation}
|\Psi (t) \rangle =|1\rangle|\mathrm{D}_{1}\rangle \equiv |
1\rangle |W_{N}\rangle, \label{W1}
\end{equation}
yielding state $|W_{N}\rangle $ in the metastable $N$ two-level ions. If the system evolves for a time such that $\cos ( \sqrt{N} |\Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}}| t) =1/\sqrt{N+1}$, then
\begin{equation}
|\Psi ( t) \rangle =|W_{N+1}\rangle,
\end{equation}
where the $( N+1) $-th qubit is the reduced bosonic spin-1/2
system.

Once the system is prepared in the state given in Eq.~(\ref{W1}), and
tuning to resonance the red-sideband subspace transition $\{|1\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{1}\rangle ,|0\rangle
|\mathrm{D}_{2}\rangle \}$, a pulse with Rabi angle $2 \sqrt{N} |\Omega
_{\mathrm{eff}}| t_2=\pi$ will
lead to
\begin{equation}
|\Psi (t_2) \rangle =| 0\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{2}\rangle.
\end{equation}
In this manner, it is clear that a successive application of collective blue- and red-sideband interactions can
produce deterministically and sequentially all symmetric Dicke states $|\mathrm{D}_{k}\rangle$ with number of
excitations $k$.

Another interesting application of multipartite selective
interactions is the possibility to discriminate between ionic
states with different number of excitations. Suppose we have an
ionic state prepared in a superposition of states with different
number of excitations $\sum^{N}_{k=0}c_{k}|\mathrm{D}_{k}\rangle$,
with $\sum^N_{k=0}|c_{k}|^2=1$. For example, this state can
correspond to an atomic coherent state~\cite{Arecchi} given by
$\exp(i\theta \hat{J}_x)|\mathrm{g...g}\rangle$. Note that an
interaction proportional to $\hat{J}_x$ can be generated by
applying a Raman laser field tuned to the carrier transition on
the $N$ ions collectively and homogeneously. The center-of-mass
mode is initialized in the staet $|N_0\rangle$ and we consider an
(additional) ancillary qubit in the ground state
$|\mathrm{g}\rangle _{\mathrm{A}}$. We tune then to resonance the
collective blue-sideband subspace $\{|N_0\rangle
|\mathrm{D}_{k_0-1}\rangle ,|N_0+1\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle
\}$, where $|\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle $ is the state with $k_{0}$
excitations we want to discriminate. In this way, after a
collective $\pi$-pulse on the ions, we obtain a state of the form
\begin{eqnarray}
|\Psi
_{1}\rangle
=(c_{k_{0}-1}|N_0+1\rangle |\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle
+|N_0\rangle \sum^{N}_{k\neq
k_{0}-1}c_{k}|\mathrm{D}_{k}\rangle)|\mathrm{g}\rangle
_{\mathrm{A}} . \nonumber \\
\end{eqnarray}
Now, a $\pi $-pulse with the laser field tuned to
the first red sideband on the ancillary qubit leads to
$|\Psi_{2}\rangle=(c_{k_{0}-1}|\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle|\mathrm{e}\rangle
_{\mathrm{A}}+\sum^{N}_{k\neq
k_0-1}c_{k}|\mathrm{D}_{k}\rangle|\mathrm{g}\rangle_{\mathrm{A}})|N_0\rangle$. Then, if we measure the ancilla in the excited
state $|\mathrm{e}\rangle _{\mathrm{A}}$, the collective ionic
state will collapse into the Dicke state $|\mathrm{D}_{k_0}\rangle
$ with $k_{0}$ excitations. Remark that the projection on ancillary state $|\mathrm{e}\rangle _{\mathrm{A}}$, that should happen with a probability $| c_{k_{0}-1} |^2$, can be done with high precision via well established electron-shelving techniques.

On the other hand, it has been shown that the use of selective interactions in a single trapped ion can lead to deterministic and universal
manipulation of the motional state~\cite{Santos05}. Along these lines,
similar manipulation could be implemented here to grant access to arbitrary states inside the symmetric Dicke subspace. In this case, the motional Fock states would be replaced by symmetric states in the internal ionic degrees of freedom with a fixed number of excitations.

\section{Selective Control in the inhomogeneous Coupling case}
In the more general case of ions interacting inhomogeneously with
Raman lasers, we cannot discriminate preselected symmetric Dicke
states. However, multipartite selectivity will still allow us to
manipulate {\it ionic number states}, that is, ionic states with a
determined number of excitations but not necessarily symmetric.
For example, if laser fields interact inhomogeneously with
initially deexcited trapped ions in a carrier-like excitation of
the form $U = \exp{(-i\theta \hat{\tilde{J_x}} )}$, where
$\hat{\tilde{J_x}} = \hat{\tilde{J}}^{+} + \hat{\tilde{J}}^{-}$,
this will not lead to a superposition of symmetric Dicke states.
On the opposite, this will lead to a superposition of nonsymmetric
collective number states arising from the action of the operators
$\hat{\tilde{J}}^{+}$ and $\hat{\tilde{J}}^{-}$ on the collective
ionic states. It is known that to deal with the unitary evolution
of high-dimensional inhomogeneously coupled systems is  extremely
difficult~\cite{Lopez06,Lopez07}. In this case, instead of writing
the Hamiltonian~(\ref{HeffN2}) in the basis of the symmetric Dicke
states, as in Eq.~(\ref{Hho}), we should write it in the
corresponding basis of nonsymmetric collective number states
$|\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k}\rangle$ with $k$ excitations. In
this way, we may look for conditions to set into resonance a
determined subspace. States
$|\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k}\rangle$ appear naturally from
successive applications of $\hat{\tilde{J}}^{+}$ and
$\hat{\tilde{J}}^{-}$ on a given initial collective state. The
index $\ell$ accounts for the fact that, depending on the number
of ionic excitations, there could exist more than one nonsymmetric
collective state with a determined number of excitations. In the
same spirit of Eq.~(\ref{HeffN}) , we can write the associated
Hamiltonian

\begin{eqnarray}
\hat{\bar{H}}^{\mathrm{I}}_{\rm{eff}} &=&-\hbar
\sum_{k,\ell}\langle\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k}
|\hat{\Delta} |\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k}\rangle
|\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k}\rangle\langle\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k}| \notag \\
&& + \hbar \hat{a}^{\dagger}\sum_{k,\ell}\tilde{\Omega}_{\mathrm{eff}}^{k,\ell}
|\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k+1}\rangle
\langle\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k}|+\text{\textrm{H.c.}}
\label{Hinh2}
\end{eqnarray}
Here, $\tilde{\Omega}_{\mathrm{eff}}^{\ell,k}$ is the
new effective coupling constant, which in the homogeneous case
corresponds to $\Omega_{\mathrm{eff}}$. As in the homogeneous
case, if $\Omega_0 \gg \tilde{\Omega}_{\mathrm{eff}}^{\ell,k}$, we
can tune to resonance a determined subspace, for example the inhomogeneous blue-sideband doublet
$\{|N_0\rangle |\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k_0}\rangle
,|N_0+1\rangle |\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k_0+1}\rangle
\}$. In this case, from Hamiltonian~(\ref{Hinh2}) in the
interaction picture, we can derive that the condition to tune to
resonance this subspace is
$\langle\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k_0+1}
|\hat{\Delta}_{N_0+1}|\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k_0+1}\rangle-\langle\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k_0}
|\hat{\Delta}_{N_0}|\mathrm{\tilde{D}^{\ell}}_{k_0}\rangle=0$. This
condition can be fulfilled by compensating the detuning
$\hat{\Delta}$ through shifts in the lasers frequencies for fixed
values of $\delta_0^j$, depending on the subspace we want to
select. This procedure is similar to the homogeneous case, but now
$\delta_0^j$ will be inhomogenously distributed, that is, different for each ion.

\section{Conclusions}

In conclusion, we have introduced a selective technique that allow
a collective manipulation of the ionic degrees of freedom inside
the symmetric Dicke subspace. We have studied the homogeneous and
inhomogeneous cases, showing applications in both cases, mainly
related to the generation and control of number states in the
ionic external and internal degrees of freedom. We believe that
the introduced concepts may inspire similar physics in other
quantum-optical setups with diverse applications, and that they
might even be helpful to transfer collective atomic number states
to propagating fields.

\vspace*{0cm}

\section*{ACKNOWLEDGMENTS}

CEL is financially supported by MECESUP USA0108 and CONICYT, JCR
by Fondecyt 1070157 and Milenio ICM P02-049F, and ES by DFG SFB
631, EU EuroSQIP projects, and the German Excellence Initiative via
the ``Nanosystems Initiative Munich (NIM)''. CEL also thanks to
DIGEGRA USACH and Jan von Delft for hospitality at Ludwig-Maximilian University (Munich).

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Just Won Her Second Primary—in a District She's Not Running In
It seems her policy positions are rather popular.
By Ruby Buddemeyer
In a surprising turn of events, it's just been announced that Democratic congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has won a second primary. The 28-year-old—who beat out Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in New York's 14th Congressional District primary last month—secured the 15th district last night as a write-in candidate.
The news came as a shock to Ocasio-Cortez, who wasn't even pursuing a campaign in the neighboring district. "Shockingly—and I'm told this is not a joke—we have ALSO won a primary in the neighboring 15th Congressional District via write-in campaign on the Reform line!" she wrote on Twitter.
Since politicians are prohibited from holding two offices simultaneously, Ocasio-Cortez announced that she will continue her Democratic Socialist campaign in the 14th district. "While I am honored that so many Bronxites are excited about our campaign, I will remain the Dem nominee for NY-14," she explained.
Shockingly - and I'm told this is not a joke - we have ALSO won a primary in the neighboring 15th Congressional District via write-in campaign on the Reform line!
While I am honored that so many Bronxites are excited about our campaign, I will remain the Dem nominee for NY-14. https://t.co/edidvU5sOr
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) July 11, 2018
If the Bronx-born candidate defeats Republican Anthony Pappas in November, Ocasio-Cortez will become the youngest woman elected to Congress. "Women like me aren't supposed to run for office," she said in her (now viral) campaign video. The daughter of a Puerto Rican mother, Ocasio-Cortez has set out to prove that women of color (who are historically underrepresented in the Unites States government) deserve a seat at the table. At this rate—she shows no signs of slowing down. And, clearly, the people of the Bronx don't want her to.
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Roger Federer named the third Highest Paid Celebrity in the World
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Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has been named the third highest paid celebrity in the world as per the Forbes list of Top 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities. As per the Forbes report, the top 100 celebrities earned a cumulative $6.1 billion before taxes and fees, which was a $200 million drop from last year.
Kylie Jenner is at No. 1 on the list with earnings of $590 million after she sold 51% of Kylie Cosmetics to publicly traded Coty, Inc. in January 2019 for $600 million. Kanye West is at No. 2 with earnings of around $170 million, a large part of which came from his Yeezy sneakers deal with Adidas.
Athletes take the next three spots on the list with Roger Federer at No. 3 with earnings of $106 million, soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at No. 4 with $105 million, and fellow soccer player Lionel Messi at No. 5 with $104 million.
Roger Federer comes third on Forbes list of Top 100 Highest-Paid Celebrities
Although Federer has not played a tournament since the Australian Open in January, he was named the highest earning athlete for the period, mostly due to his large portfolio of endorsements.
One of his biggest deals is the $300 million 10-year deal he signed with Uniqlo in 2018. The other tennis players on the list include World No. 1 Novak Djokovic, who is at No. 68 with earnings of $44.6 million, and World No. 2 Rafael Nadal, who is at No.
80 with earnings of $40 million. Naomi Osaka, who is the highest-paid female athlete in the world, came in at No. 90 with earnings of $37.4 million this year while 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who is second on the list of highest-paid female athletes,with earnings of $36 million, was at No.
98 in the list. Below is the complete top 10 list. 1. Kylie Jenner: US$590 million 2. Kanye West: US$170 million 3. Roger Federer: US$106 million 4. Cristiano Ronaldo: US$105 million 5. Lionel Messi: US$104 million 6. Tyler Perry: US$97 million 7.
Neymar: US$95.5 million 8. Howard Stern: US$90 million 9. LeBron James: US$88.2 million 10. Dwayne Johnson: US$87.5 million Roger Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles - the most by any player in men's tennis history and is currently ranked No.
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EXPRESS INFORMER > Sports > Maxi Rodriguez, 40, is given firework send off after being subbed in last game before retirement
Maxi Rodriguez, 40, is given firework send off after being subbed in last game before retirement
Maxi Rodriguez, 40, is given amazing firework display as he is substituted in his last game for Newell's Old Boys before retirement, as old team-mates Jordan Henderson and Lionel Messi pay tribute to the former Liverpool winger
Maxi Rodriguez played last match featuring for boyhood club Newell's Old Boys
He departed to fireworks, hugs from players, as well as fan chants and flares
The 40-year-old had tributes paid to him by Lionel Messi and Jordan Henderson
Maxi featured for Liverpool between 2010 and 2012 before returning home
By Dan Ripley for MailOnline
Maxi Rodriguez was given a huge send off as part of his final game as a professional footballer, having recently announced his retirement.
The former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder played his final match for Newell's Old Boys in his native Argentina on Monday night and was substituted just before the hour mark of his side's 0-0 draw with Banfield.
Fighting back the tears, the 40-year-old departed the field at the club's Marcelo Bielsa Stadium to the backdrop of a spectacular firework display for the former Argentina international.
Maxi Rodriguez looks on prior to his substitution in his last game as a professional footballer
The 40-year-old fought back the tears as he realised his football career had come to a close
As he made the slow exit, all of his team-mates greeted him with farewell hugs, with the match referee also acknowledging his departure from the sport with a consoling hug.
Supporters sang his name in unison while setting off red flares as he eventually departed the field via kissing the turf waving to fans in response.
Maxi had featured for Liverpool between 2010 and 2012 and he was given a send off message by his former team-mate and current Reds captain Jordan Henderson.
As he started to depart the field, the Newell's Old Boys midfielder kissed the playing turf
Supporters sang his name and lit fares as he fan favourite made his final departure from play
The former Liverpool and Argentina star bids farewell to the supporters as he exits the pitch
The England star posted a message saying: 'Hi Maxi it's Jordan I've heard you have come to the decision of retiring from football.
'So I just wanted to send you a quick message to say congrats on an amazing career. It was a pleasure to work and play with you at Liverpool. Take care mate and remember, you'll never walk alone.'
Lionel Messi, who also came through the Newell's Old Boys youth system in the late 1990s and played alongside Maxi for Argentina, also paid tribute.
He said: 'It was an honour to share the pitch with you'.
Maxi started his career at the club as a youth prospect before signing senior terms in 1999 and leaving for Espanyol in 2002.
After a positive three seasons he moved to Atletico Madrid where he remained until a switch to the Reds.
Following his return to Newell's Old Boys in 2012, he stayed at his boyhood club for five years before spending a year at Penarol and then returning for a third spell.
Maxi was also capped 56 times by Argentina between 2003 and 2014, scoring 15 goals, including one of the goals of the tournament when he netted a stunning extra-time effort to knock Mexico out of the 2006 World Cup in the last 16.
Maxi played for Liverpool between 2010 and 2012 before returning to his homeland
Maxi (left) celebrates scoring against Mexico at the 2006 World Cup in the last-16
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Denver Towing Companies Routinely Overcharging On 'Drop Fees'
May 14, 2015 / 10:00 PM / CBS Colorado
DENVER (CBS4) - Towing companies working in Denver have been routinely overcharging drivers for years, according to a CBS4 investigation, a practice several companies say they will stop as a result of what CBS4 revealed.
"Darn it," said the owner of one towing company when CBS4 provided evidence that their company -- and many others -- have been charging 366 percent too much for what are known as "drop fees."
A drop fee is what a tow company can charge when a vehicle owner, who has parked illegally, returns to their car before the tow company has hauled their car away. By law, the tow truck driver then has to allow the vehicle owner to pay a drop fee, much less than what it would cost to get the car back if it was actually towed away.
The Public Utilities Commission has set the maximum drop fee at $70. But the PUC has also said that if municipalities set a lower fee, towing companies must comply with city codes and only charge the lower fee.
In Denver, the maximum a drop fee can be is $15. According to 1987 city codes reviewed by CBS4, "the $15. would apply," said PUC spokesperson Terry Bote. "Our rules explicitly allow municipalities to set lower rates if they so choose."
Scott Martinez, Denver City Attorney, also said, "They should absolutely be capped at $15. I'm genuinely interested if folks are charging more."
CBS4 found they are charging more and have been doing so for a long time. Many tow companies said they were unaware Denver had a much lower drop fee than the state limit.
On March 26, a CBS4 undercover producer intentionally parked his car in a private lot at 1007 East Colfax in Denver without paying and then walked away. Within minutes, a tow truck from Wyatt's Towing swooped in to hook the car and tow it away. But the CBS4 employee returned before it had been towed.
"Hey dude, that's my car," said the CBS4 employee, who was carrying a camera.
"$70 drop," said the Wyatt's driver. "$70 or I'll take it'.
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The CBS4 producer paid the $70 drop fee and retrieved his car.
Again on April 14, the CBS4 producer parked in the same lot, and again walked away without paying to see what the drop fee would be. The result was the same: a different tow truck driver said, "I can release your vehicle for $70. Or it would be $300 at the yard."
CBS4 paid the $70 fee and the car was immediately released.
The owner of Wyatt's, Troy Porras, declined to talk on camera or be interviewed, but released a statement saying, "Representatives of the City of Denver have communicated several times during the last 5 years that the rules in the Denver city code are no longer enforced and have been superseded by the PUC Regulations. We always strive to stay abreast of the current regulations and be in strict compliance. If the city has changed its position and now indicates that these rules are in fact valid and will be enforced, we will of course comply."
But Amber Miller, spokesperson for the Denver City Attorney's Office, said the city "never advised" anyone they could disregard the city ordinance and charge nearly 400 percent more.
However, other tow companies said they were unaware they were supposed to be charging much less in Denver than in surrounding communities. An employee at 24/7 Towing told CBS4 he had "never heard" of the $15 drop fee limit in Denver.
Another tow company owner said they too were under the impression their company could charge a $70 drop fee in Denver, and had been doing so for years.
But when CBS4 showed the company owner the applicable law, she said, "If that's what it says, that's what we need to be charging. We'll comply with the $15.
Multiple tow companies said everyone had been charging $70 in Denver for years.
After learning what the CBS4 investigation had revealed, several companies said they likely wouldn't even bother at all with a $15 drop fee, saying it wouldn't be worth their time, gas or effort.
CBS4 Investigator Brian Maass has been with the station more than 30 years uncovering waste, fraud and corruption. Follow him on Twitter @Briancbs4.
First published on May 14, 2015 / 10:00 PM


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How to store kiwi
Last Updated: July 7, 2021 | Author: johnsaverin
Does kiwi fruit go in fridge?
Should kiwifruit be refrigerated? Short answer: Yes, you can refrigerate Zespri® Kiwifruit. Ripe green kiwifruit lasts up to 5 days and SunGold™ Kiwifruit lasts up to 7 days in the fridge. Putting in the fridge helps slow down the ripening process which helps keep your kiwifruit longer.
How do you know when a kiwi is ready to eat?
Check if a kiwi's ripe by pressing it gently with your thumb — if it yields to slight pressure, it's ripe. Kiwis can be scooped, sliced, or even eaten in their entirety — with the skin on. The best way to check if a kiwi is ready to eat is by giving it a feel — it should yield to slight pressure but not be too soft.
Is Kiwi better cold or room temperature?
The best way to store kiwi is at room temperature, although not exposed to any direct sunlight or significant temperature fluctuations. They will stay fresh for up to a week this way. You can also store kiwis in the fridge, which is recommended once they are ripe.
How long does cut up kiwi last in the fridge?
To maximize the shelf life of cut kiwi fruit, wrap tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or place in covered container or resealable plastic bag and refrigerate. How long does cut kiwi fruit last in the fridge? Properly stored, cut kiwi fruit will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.
Can you store cut up kiwi?
You can cut up a kiwi 1 to 2 days in advance. Depending on how ripe it is when you cut it, it may last longer. Be sure to store it in a covered container in the refrigerator.
How do you store Kiwis in the fridge?
Unripe kiwi should sit at room temperature until it ripens. Once ripe, keep the fruit in a resealable bag in the fridge. Peeled or cut up kiwi belongs in an airtight container in the fridge. Ripening kiwi is quite similar to ripening mango.
Can you freeze whole Kiwi?
Kiwi can be frozen sliced, crushed or whole. Kiwi is high in acid. Adding sugar improves flavor and helps to keep the fruit firm. Slices may be frozen individually by placing on a cookie sheet or tray and freezing.
Can you eat kiwi skin?
Yes, you can eat the skin of a kiwi! Wash it first, like you would any fruit.
How long does a kiwi live?
Kiwi can live for between 25 and 50 years. Chicks hatch fully feathered. They emerge from the nest to feed at about five days old and are never fed by their parents. Juveniles grow slowly, taking three to five years to reach adult size.
Why do Kiwis have no wings?
Ostriches, emus, cassowaries, rheas, and kiwis can't fly. Unlike most birds, their flat breastbones lack the keel that anchors the strong pectoral muscles required for flight.
Can a Kiwi fly?
Although the kiwi is a bird, kiwi are not able to fly. This isn't unusual in New Zealand, which is home to more species of flightless birds than anywhere else in the world.
What eats a kiwi bird?
Introduced mammalian predators, namely stoats, dogs, ferrets, and cats, are the principal threats to kiwi. The biggest threat to kiwi chicks is stoats, while dogs are the biggest threat to adult kiwi. Stoats are responsible for approximately half of kiwi chick deaths in many areas through New Zealand.
How many Kiwi birds are left 2020?
Now there are only 68,000 kiwis left, and unmanaged kiwi populations are declining by 2% every year. Today, in places where kiwi are being managed, things are improving and many populations are stable or increasing.
Can you lose weight eating kiwi?
Kiwis are high in antioxidants and boast of many health benefits. They are also very low in calories and energy density, making them a perfect addition to a weight loss diet. As an added bonus, kiwis can be in season year-round.
Are Kiwi birds rare?
Kiwi are flightless, nocturnal birds that are native to New Zealand. There are five recognised species of kiwi, and with 400 remaining individuals, the rarest is the critically endangered Rowi (Apteryx rowi) of New Zealand's Okarito forest.
Are Kiwis dangerous?
Potential risks. Eating kiwi fruit is regarded as safe for most people. The main exception is for those who are allergic. Signs of a kiwi allergy include itchy throat, swollen tongue, trouble swallowing, vomiting, and hives.
What is special about the Kiwi bird?
The kiwi is truly unique
It has tiny wings, but cannot fly. It has loose feathers that are more like fur and unlike other birds the feathers moult throughout the year. It is the only bird in the world with nostrils at the end of its beak. Its sense of smell is second to none.
What country does the kiwi fruit originated from?
The original fruit is from the Far East, having been grown in what is now modern-day China for many centuries. It was only at the turn of the 20th Century, in 1904, that it arrived on New Zealand shores, when New Zealand school principal Isabel Fraser brought some kiwifruit seeds back from her travels.


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Laff (legal name: Laff Media, LLC) is an American digital multicast television network headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and is owned by the Katz Broadcasting subsidiary of the E. W. Scripps Company. The network specializes in comedy programming, featuring mainly sitcoms from the 1990s through the 2000s.

History
Laff's launch was announced by Katz Broadcasting in January 2015 as having a scheduled launch date of , coinciding with Tax Day in the United States; the explanation by Katz is that people needed "something to laugh to" on what they deemed one of the most stressful days of the year. The network launched at Noon that day; the first program was the film My Mom's New Boyfriend.

Katz announced that television stations owned by ABC Owned Television Stations and 13 E. W. Scripps Company would serve as the network's charter affiliates; the former serving as a replacement for the standard definition feed of the Live Well Network, which with Laff's announcement also began to roll-back to only being carried by ABCOTS stations. On March 13, 2015, Katz Broadcasting announced an affiliation deal with the Cox Media Group to carry Laff on the subchannels of seven of its stations expanding its initial reach to 47% of the country. The following week on March 20, as part of a multi-network affiliation agreement with Katz, the Meredith Corporation announced that it would carry the network on two of its stations.

On February 13, 2015, Laff acquired the syndication rights to five sitcoms. Laff followed that deal for film licensing with Disney–ABC Domestic Television, Miramax, and Sony Pictures Television by March 17. Laff made a multi-year deal for five sitcoms with Carsey-Werner Productions in April 2016. Roseanne reruns were removed on May 29, 2018, after Roseanne Barr was fired from the show by ABC (which then continued on as The Conners); both decisions were based on a Roseanne Barr tweet considered racist.

A list of 2019 Nielsen ratings published by Variety indicated that Laff averaged 223,000 viewers in prime time, down 5% from the 2018 average.

The network moved off ABC Owned Television Stations at the beginning of 2021, in favor of new carriage on Scripps's recently-acquired Ion Media stations in place of the now-defunct Qubo, Ion Plus and Ion Shop networks.

Programming
Laff provides comedy programming to owned-and-operated and affiliated stations every day from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with paid programming filling the remaining vacated hours. Laff's schedule mainly consists of 1980s, 1990s and 2000s off-network sitcoms. On September 1, 2021, Nexstar launched a direct competitor to Laff, Rewind TV, and the latter network replaced Laff on Nexstar stations (or will in the upcoming months if not immediately possible due to contractual obligations).

Movies
Laff carries a broad roster of comedy films on Saturdays and Sundays. The network's film lineup relies primarily on an extensive library of titles through several multi-year program licensing agreements with Walt Disney Studios (including 20th Century Studios titles), Warner Bros. Entertainment,  Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures (including Miramax titles) / Trifecta Entertainment & Media, and Sony Pictures Entertainment (distributed by Sony Pictures Television).

Current programming
According to Jim
ALF
Funniest Pets & People (also aired on Qubo until it ceased operations on February 28, 2021)
Home Improvement
How I Met Your Mother
Just for Laughs: Gags
The Real McCoys
World's Funniest Videos: Top 10 Countdown
That '70s Show

Former programming
A Different World
Cybill
Drew Carey's Improv-A-Ganza
Ellen
Empty Nest
Everybody Hates Chris
Grace Under Fire
Grounded for Life
Night Court
Roseanne
Spin City
The Beverly Hillbillies
The Bernie Mac Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Drew Carey Show
3rd Rock from the Sun

Affiliates

, Laff has 425 current or pending affiliation agreements with television stations in 48 states, plus the District of Columbia, covering 91.3% of the United States.

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Television channels and stations established in 2015
Comedy television networks
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