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Thousands of Birds Dancing in The Sky.
There is something moving about seeing so many individual birds unite in the sky as one.
It may have something to do with our yearning for connection; with nature, with our higher selves, with each other. Whatever the reason, I hope you enjoy these videos and this story as much as I did.
After a day out by the beach, my girlfriend and I were driving home along the coast. It was around 4PM and we'd been casually admiring the scenery and the architecture and commenting on the various sights along our way. About twenty minutes into our journey, we saw something that we'd seen multiple times before, yet both of us were still enraptured by the view. It's something that's as elegant as it is strange; as natural as it is synthetic and most of all, beautiful: a flock of starlings.
The birds, too many to count, danced around the sky in what seemed like perfect unity. There were no stragglers, each bird maintained their direction and kept up with the flock which moved at incredible pace. We stared up at the birds and both wondered "how on earth do they do that?" Their movement is so precise, so without fault yet so chaotic that it seems almost impossible that there could be so many birds all moving in such a beautifully collective manner.
Starlings Dancing in the Skies of Scotland
"Gretna Green is a Scottish village famous for the bird "air shows". Each year European starlings migrate to wintering in Scotland. Flocks of these birds soar and form bizarre shapes in the sky as if they were dancing. Many come to witness their unusual twists in the air."
It's almost seems like science fiction, but to figure out their amazing abilities of co-ordination, it's helpful to think about human interactions in similar (if less airborne) circumstances.
Crowd dynamics, the study of how crowds form and operate, sheds light onto the tragedies and benefits of cramming lots of human beings together in a confined place. A recent piece in the New Yorker highlighted the case of a Walmart worker, Jdimytai Damour, who was crushed to death as thousands of people clamored for bargains on Black Friday; an American tradition where stores mark heavy discounts on their products.
In this case, Damour was trampled as people entered the store not because they were feeling particularly brutal or frenzied, but because the people at the back of "the crush" couldn't see what was happened at the front. They simply kept moving forward, unaware that they were pushing the people in front of them and, in this case, trampling the poor employee. Similarly, the people in the middle who are getting pushed from behind keep moving forward as well.
There are countless other examples of this but it highlights the basic problem that humans aren't very spatially aware, especially in large crowds of people. The crowd almost becomes its own entity, made of up individual movements. So how do starlings, in larger crowds and while flying, not violently collide in a similar way? How do they not get left behind or lost? How do starlings manage to "dance" when nobody's telling them what to do?
In 1985, Craig Reynolds, a computer researcher, designed a program that emulated a flock's flight pattern using three "steering behaviours" – rules the birds (or "boids" as the program was called) must follow in order for the flock to work. Firstly, there's "separation", where the boid avoids crowding nearby flockmates. Second, there's "alignment", where the boid steers towards the average heading of local flockmates. Finally, there's "cohesion", where the boid moves towards the average position of its local flockmates.
Together, these three rules ensured that the "boids" would remain together and be able to dodge complex obstacles. The boids stopped hitting into each other, followed the heading of their closest flockmates and when they changed direction, they remained together. You can see the program in action and it's remarkable how well it works. What's even more amazing is that each boid is doing this independently. It's helpful to imagine a Mexican wave: there's no leader telling each person when to fling their hands in the air, instead the "collective behaviour" of the wave emerges as the result of the local interactions between the individual wavers.
A Bird Ballet
"Filmmaker Neels Castillon was on a commercial shoot a few days ago, waiting to catch a helicopter flying into a sunset, when suddenly tens of thousands of starlings unexpectedly swarmed the sky in an enormous dance known as a murmuration. With his director of photography, Mathias Touzeris, the two filmed for several minutes capturing magnificent footage. How do thousands of birds simultaneously make such dramatic changes in their flight patterns? After tons of research, scientists still aren't sure."
These three rules explain why starlings remain so unified, even when performing complex swirls and dives. However, it wasn't until fairly recently that we actually saw this in action. In 2008, scientists in Italy took on the time-consuming job of studying the flocks and blamed our ignorance of a flock's movement simply on a lack of data. To combat this, the team used inter-linked cameras to measure how a flock works and took data from around 500 "flocking events". Only 50 of these worked out well enough to be used (highlighting the painstaking nature of the work).
They effectively established data that found what Reynolds had designed in 1985: for the flock to work, each bird must follow three rules:
Avoid collisions (separation)
Move in the same direction as your neighbours (alignment)
Remain close to them (cohesion)
The researchers described the work as "the first large-scale study of collective animal behaviour" and it cements the basic rules for collective animal movement. Each unit simply stays aware of these three rules and using their fast reflexes the starlings' autonomy make them united.
The question of why they do this isn't certain, but it's likely as a defense against predators, a way to keep warm and exchange messages. A group of 1,000 starlings looks a lot less appetising than a single bird and the flock even creates "high-density borders", what the researchers describe as a "wall effect", to confuse potential predators. They even take it in turns to be on the outside.
The starling's flock is the ultimate example of the "collective", where the actions of the individual shape the group. The internet, with its groups and wikis, often mirrors the starling's flock and writers such as Kevin Kelly have spoken about the 'hive mind' as a positive entity where "nobody is smarter than everybody".
A bird ballet from Neels CASTILLON on Vimeo.
In his book, Out of Control, Kelly describes a 1991 lecture by Pixar co-founder Loren Carpenter. In the conference hall, cameras tracked the audience of around 5,000 people, dividing them into two groups: left and right. Then, when the audience grasped the basics of a simple Pong game they were given the task of flying a simulated aeroplane.
Loren Carpenter launches an airplane flight simulator on the screen. His instructions are terse: "You guys on the left are controlling roll; you on the right, pitch. If you point the plane at anything interesting, I'll fire a rocket at it." The plane is airborne. The pilot is…5,000 novices. For once the auditorium is completely silent. Everyone studies the navigation instruments as the scene outside the windshield sinks in. The plane is headed for a landing in a pink valley among pink hills. The runway looks very tiny.
Islands and Rivers
Kelly describes it as "both delicious and ludicrous" that the passengers of a plane are collectively flying it and that "as a passenger you get to vote for everything." But as the plane came into land things started to go wrong. The plane began to swing down, wing-first into the runway, looking like the crowd -the hive- had failed to keep it in the air.
Then, without a single order, without any communication or leader, they made the plane dart upwards and began a new approach. Even when doom looked imminent, the crowd, somehow, managed to save the 5,000 passengers from their self-imposed death.
Like starlings, they made the impossible-looking collective dance of a flock work. This "flockness" occurs even when the creatures, be them human or starling, aren't aware of their collective shape or alignment. The individual forms the group.
"A flocking bird," Kelly says, "is blind to the grace and cohesiveness of a flock in flight."
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At a 3-day post International AIDS Society Conference workshop in Abuja, advocates and stakeholders clamoured that integration of Hepatitis B and C intervention is the way forward in the management of HIV-Hepatitis co-infections in Nigeria.
At the workshop organized by the International AIDS Society (IAS) in collaboration with West Africa Infectious Disease Control Institute (WAIDI) and National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA), key discussions included operational challenges in HIV and Hepatitis intervention in Nigeria. The national guidelines on Hepatitis B and C are yet to be implemented even though viral Hepatitis B and C occur in 15% and 2% of all Nigerians respectively. It was noted that HIV and Hepatitis co-infection intervention is important since up to 25% of HIV patients who are successfully on Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy (HAART) can develop hepatitis associated liver disease, thus mitigating HAART therapy. The World Health Organisation (WHO) set Hepatitis elimination goals for 2030 and despite the fact that effective treatment is available for both Hepatitis B and C, some of the many factors militating against elimination of Hepatitis include failure to recognize high burden of Hepatitis infection, less than 1% awareness, high cost of care, lack of donor funding for viral hepatitis and lack of infrastructure for serological and testing for Hepatitis viral load.
To effectively fight Hepatitis in Nigeria, roll out and dissemination of the National Hepatitis strategic policy and guidelines (2016) to all HIV facilities was recommended. Collation of data for use in planning and advocacy was recommended to increase Hepatitis education and awareness for healthcare tadalafiltablets.net workers, patients and the general population.
To integrate Hepatitis intervention into HIV programme, a number of recommendations were made at the workshop. Such recommendations include; vaccination for new born babies of the people living with HIV/AIDS, universal Hepatitis screening (HBC and HCV) for all HIV positive patients, provision of Hepatitis B and C treatment programmes for general population and HIV patients, integration of Hepatitis into already existing HIV, TB, Malaria programmes and other programmes, to spread funding as well as integration of Hepatitis testing in national blood transfusion services such as antenatal care, HIV care, school health, youth and adolescent health.
Mrs Bukola Ehimatie, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager of the HIV Global Fund Grant project of the Association for Reproductive and Family Health (ARFH), who participated in the IAS workshop re-emphasized at the just concluded ARFH/Global Fund New Funding Model Principal Recipient/Sub Recipient review meeting, stated that civil society organizations (CSOs) involved in the fight against HIV need to bring on board innovative strategies to intervene in HIV and Hepatitis co-infection.
Mrs Ehimatie said: "to intervene in HIV and Hepatitis co-infection, CSOs especially the HIV patient community must lead the advocacy drive to government, donors, private sector and other relevant agencies for provision of enabling environment and adequate resources for integration and implementation of the Hepatitis B and C National Guideline, especially universal Hepatitis screening (HBC and HCV) for all HIV positive patients and provision of Hepatitis B and C treatment programmes for general population and HIV patients".
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Q: Replace missing data depending on values in specific column I have data structured as follows:
 X_PersonA  X_PersonB   Y_PersonA   Y_PersonB
 0          0           5           7
 0          5           3           0
 5          7           8           0
 0          0           1           2
 0          3           1           0
 9          0           0           0
 8          3           4           6

I have a data frame with indefinite variables as X and Y for two different people working together. I now need to replace some of the zeros with the following logic:
X_PersonA = 0 AND X_PersonB = 0 -> both 0 = NA
X_Person A = 0 AND X_Person B ≠ 0 -> 0 stays 0
X_Person A ≠ 0 AND X_Person B = 0 -> 0 stays 0
To be more precise, 0 only count as NAs if the related column also contains a 0. And I need the code to work for an indefinite amount of columns which can each be identified and follows the same pattern.
I appreciate any suggestions and hints!
Thank you very much!

A: I have a solution that works with only variable-pairs, but maybe you can tweak this code:
library(tidyr)
library(dplyr)
dat <- read.table(header=TRUE, text =  "X_PersonA  X_PersonB   Y_PersonA   Y_PersonB
 0          0           5           7
 0          5           3           0
 5          7           8           0
 0          0           1           2
 0          3           1           0
 9          0           0           0
 8          3           4           6")

dat %>%
        mutate(id = row_number()) %>%
        gather(key, value, -id) %>%
        separate(key, c("prefix", "person"), sep = "_") %>%
        spread(person, value) %>%
        arrange(id, prefix) %>%
        mutate_each(funs(ifelse(PersonA == 0 & PersonB == 0, NA, .)), -id, -prefix)  %>%
        gather(key, value, -id, -prefix) %>%
        mutate(origcol = sprintf("%s_%s", prefix, key)) %>%
        select(id, origcol, value) %>%
        spread(origcol, value) %>%
        select(-id)

The last 5 lines just backtransform the dplyr-table back to the (slightly awkward) format you've shown.
Result:
  X_PersonA X_PersonB Y_PersonA Y_PersonB
1        NA        NA         5         7
2         0         5         3         0
3         5         7         8         0
4        NA        NA         1         2
5         0         3         1         0
6         9         0        NA        NA
7         8         3         4         6

For each new pair X_PersonC - Y_PersonD you can add a new mutate_each() line (untested). How many pairs do you have?
If you have to perform ternary X_PersonA - Y_PersonB - Z_Person_C comparisons, or even more complicated checks, please find on your own solution.

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Uncovered: Final Fantasy XV Happening Tonight
March 31, 2016 / Jeff Jones	/ Leave a comment
We are less than 30 minutes away from Square Enix sharing more info on Final Fantasy XV. We will get a release date, trailer, game-play, and more on the game tonight. The rumored release date is September 30th, but tonight it will be made official. Tune in here at the embedded Twitch video below.
Capcom (Finally) Gives a Release Date for the Big SFV March Update
Many of us Street Fighter fans have been impatiently waiting for Capcom to give a release date for the SFV March update. Today Capcom has finally delivered and it is just as many of us have expected: Capcom will wait until the end of the month to drop all of this content. Thats the good news. The bad news is that there will be 2 separate drops of content.
March 28th (Mon) we will get all of the content that has been talked about all month. The Challenge Mode, Online Rematch Option, 8 player lobbies, various bug fixes and game improvements. All of that will be up for download on Monday. Notice there is no mention of Alex.
Two days later on March 30th (Wed), the in-game shop will be added as well as Alex. The in-game shop is where you will be able to purchase Alex, plus costumes for other characters. Alex will cost 100,000 Fight Money so I hope you have been grinding. Costumes will cost 40,000 Fight Money each.
One feature that will not be included with the update is the real money functionality known as Zenny in SFV. Since it is not ready, Alex will be available to play for a free trial period for all players until the Zenny shop opens.
As a thank you for your patience, Chun Li and Ryu's story costumes will be available for free on March 30th.
After being so quiet about it all month, its nice to finally have some closure from Capcom. Many fans, including myself, are not quite happy about all of this dropping at the end of the month though. Street Fighter V essentially launched as an $60 early access game. It weird to get all of of these features over a month since the game has been out. Hopefully Capcom can straighten things out from here on out.
I am fully enjoying the game, but some things like this are a bit irritating. How do you feel about this whole incomplete game fiasco? Sound off in the comment section.
Check out Capcom Unity for more information.
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Hyper Light Drifter Hits PC Next Week
Hyper Light Drifter will be arriving a lot sooner than expected. The hotly anticipated indie game will be hitting the PC next week on March 31st. The PS4 and XB1 ports are expected to hit at sometime this year. Check out the release date trailer below.
I for one will be picking it up on PC. I can't wait long enough for a console port. Are you waiting for the console port or picking it up on PC? Are you hyped for this game? Sound off in the comments.
Cowabunga! Mutants in Manhattan Get a New Trailer and Release Date
March 14, 2016 March 14, 2016 / Jeff Jones	/ Leave a comment
Plantinum Games' take on the Teenage Mutant Turtles franchise hits May 24th, 2016. The date was revealed in the latest trailer for the game today.
The new gameplay trailer gives us a look as some of the boss battles from Bebop, Rocksteady, Karai, and Super Shredder. Check it out below.
Street Fighter: Resurrection Trailer 2
We have less than 24 hours now until Street Fighter Resurrection hits the internet tomorrow. The series will premier tomorrow exclusively on go90. Check out trailer 2 above as it features a surprise appearance from one of the newer Street Fighter character. (Hint: it's nobody from SF5.)
Fallout 4's Automatron Gets a Trailer
Fallout 4's first DLC pack hits this month and it is full of robot fighting action.
In the Automatron DLC, you will will be able to build and customize your own robot and fight off the evil robot building villain know as the Mechanist.
Automatron hits the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on March 22nd. Check out the trailer below.
Project Setsuna is Coming to the West This Summer
The first game from Square Enix's Tokyo RPG Factory, I Am Setsuna, will be hitting PS4 and Steam this Summer. Hopefully a PS Vita port will be announced as well for the English version.
The game has been out since February for Japan and it is inspired by older RPGs such as Chrono Trigger. I Am Setsuna actually uses the same active time battle system as found in early Final Fantasy games and Chrono Trigger so it's bound to be a great game.
When Project Setsuna was announced at last year, Tokyo RPG Factory stated they wanted to create games that are heavely influenced by classic RPGs. Check out the trailer below.
Capcom Details Alex and The Street Fighter V Big March Update
Capcom details all that is coming up in the update via a blog post over on Capcom Unity.
Alex is a grappling character that originally appeared in Street Fighter 3. He's back in Street Fighter V and looks to do some big damage on the rest of the SFV roster. Continue reading →
A Basketball Mode is Being Teased For Rocket League.
It looks like Psyonix has been working on a basketball mode judging from a recent tweet.
March Madness is just around the corner. Great time to tease the mode we're working on next #RocketLeagueHoops pic.twitter.com/rrlEnnFhby
— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) March 11, 2016
Instead of a soccer goal, there looks to be a gigantic basketball goal. The defender would have to jump up to block the ball, which means goal tending is legal? This mode already looks like it will be a lot of fun and will require some skill for sure.
No date has been announced yet, but it's safe to assume it will hit sometime this month, just in time for the NCAA madness of March.
Overwatch Releases May 24th. Open Beta on May 3rd.
March 9, 2016 / Jeff Jones	/ Leave a comment
Blizzard's next big game is coming a bit sooner that expected. Originally pegged for a June 2016 release date, Blizzard gave Overwatch an official release date of May 24th.
An open beta is planned to take place between May 5th-9th. If you pre-order Overwatch, you and a friend can get into the open beta a couple of days early on May 3rd. The open beta will be available for all platforms; PS4, PC, and Xbox One.
Check out battle.net for more info.


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Q: JSch library Kerberos support Can you please help me on below questions -

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*Does below jars supports the Kerberos authentication while performing the SFTP operations through jsch library?
jsch-0.1.51.jar
jsch-0.1.49.jar

*is  Kerberos authentication by default supported by library or do we need to take care to enable the Kerberos authentication? how we can do this?

A: Yes, JSch supports Kerberos.
And, yes it's enabled by default (what actually sometimes causes problems to those, who do not want to use Kerberos).
Kerberos was supported even back in 0.1.49. But you should always use the latest version of JSch (0.1.55 as of now). It's security software after all!


This question was closed Dec 29, 2016 at 05:32 PM by carlos perez.
When creating an ordern in APO the components are created well, but when it is trasnferred to ecc teh components are duplicated in ecc and in APO.
A few days ago you created thread Transfer order from APO to ECC for the same issue. Have you checked my colleague Yasmin's reply? What was the result?
Did any upgrade happened recently on your ECC system, if it so please check this sap note 2307727 and make the correction in your ECC system.


Through weekly Technique and Repertoire classes, students will develop a range of skills and approaches which will aid their technical development, and be given the opportunity to present, perform and discuss currently developing repertoire with fellow students as 'work in progress'.Through the weekly Classical Performance Forum, students will be given the opportunity to develop a range of preparation and performance practice skills in a more formal concert setting.
1. Scores of repertoire prescribed by instrumental teacher (Elder Music Library houses an excellent collection of scores available for loan to students). Original music must be used for examinations.
3. Engagement of the services of a professional accompanist for lessons, performance examinations and other performances.
§ In cases of sickness, the Leave form must be submitted within 7 days of your return to classes.
§ Students must make every effort to notify the relevant staff member of an impending absence for reasons of sickness. Where a rehearsal or performance is involved, Leave will only be approved if the relevant staff member is notified before the event.
§ Normally, an original medical certificate must be supplied with the Leave form to verify the circumstances. The relevant staff member or Head of Studies in cases of absences involving multiple activities or days may waive the requirement to produce a medical certificate if they have clear evidence of illness and believe that a medical certificate is unnecessary or impossible to obtain.. The Leave form will need to be initialled as part of the notification or approval process in this case.
§ Compassionate Leave may be granted at the discretion of the relevant staff member where extenuating circumstances have prevented a student participating in a rehearsal, workshop, class, lecture, tutorial or performance. Usually this means circumstances which were unforeseen and legitimately beyond anyone's control however this will not always be the case.
§ Where the circumstance is known in advance, approval for the Leave must also be obtained prior to the event.
§ In cases such as bereavement or where care of a close family member is required, notification as soon as possible is expected and the form must be submitted within 7 days of your return to classes.
§ Verification of the circumstances will usually be required.
§ When determining PD leave, the duration of the project also affects approval, particularly for absences greater than one week.
§ PD leave will not be granted if the proposed activity conflicts with any commitments a student has to a Conservatorium performance where their attendance at rehearsals and the performance itself are a required part of their studies.
§ PD Leave is only granted in advance of the activity (normally at least 7 days prior). It will NOT be granted retrospectively.
§ Final arrangements for any professional development commitments must wait until formal approval has been granted by the Head of Studies and then all signatures of relevant staff members are obtained. Approval is not necessarily guaranteed.
§ Verification will be required as part of the approval process and must be supplied with this form.
1) Technique Assessment will consist of an individual assessment of tasks as laid out by the Head of Studies in consultation with teachers. Technical requirements will be distributed in class. See Head of Studies for assessment details.
2) Forum Assessment Journal will comprise self criticism plus reviews of all student performances, to be assessed by Forum Co-ordinators at the end of each Semester. (See 5.4 Assessment Detail below).
1) Technical examination 25% - to comprise technique, exercises, etudes and vocalises as designated by the relevant Head of Study in conjunction with the specialist teacher. The technical assessment will be held in a class within the last 4 weeks of the semester for piano. In all other areas, it will be an additional component of the performance exam.
2) Forum Journal 20% - i) Each week you will be required to write comments on a program sheet for each performer. It is expected that the comments will be constructive, and clearly expressed.
1) Technical examination 35% - to comprise technique, exercises, etudes and vocalises as designated by the relevant Head of Study in conjunction with the specialist teacher. The technical assessment will be held as in first semester.


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Q: Identity Framework Users Intermittently Logged Out I have been having issues where users will sometimes be logged before they should have reached timeout, sometimes just a few minutes after logging in.  It worked fine in lower environment until we got to prod.  Users are launching the site in a Citrix IE app.  I'm using ASP.NET MVC 5 with Identity Framework.  Here is how I'm setting up the auth cookie:
app.UseCookieAuthentication(new CookieAuthenticationOptions
{
    AuthenticationType = DefaultAuthenticationTypes.ApplicationCookie,
    LoginPath = new PathString("/Authentication/Index"),
    ExpireTimeSpan = TimeSpan.FromHours(4),
    SlidingExpiration = true,
    Provider = new CookieAuthenticationProvider()
    {
        OnValidateIdentity = SecurityStampValidator.OnValidateIdentity<ApplicationUserManager, ApplicationUser>(
            TimeSpan.FromSeconds(5),
            (manager, user) => user.GenerateUserIdentityAsync(manager))
    }
});

In the web.config I have session state configured as InProc with a timeout of 240 minutes.  IIS is configured to only restart the site at 1am and to shutdown worker processes if it's been idle for 2 hours.  The site is hosted on a single server with failover to a secondary server.  I've validated in the IIS logs that we've never hit the secondary server.  I also have logging turned on all the logging for IIS recycles to make sure a recycle isn't occurring.  I was using the standard AuthorizeAttribute but am now inheriting from it to provide some logging for when the problem occurs.  In my log I see that .AspNet.ApplicationCookie is created when users login but is gone when the error occurs but I do see other cookies.
I've been googling it for a couple hours and can't find anything that matches.  What would cause this cookie to be deleted?
EDIT:
Here is what is in the web.config
<sessionState mode="InProc" customProvider="DefaultSessionProvider" timeout="240">


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Posted 19 Feb 2019 19 Feb 2019 Tue 19 Feb 2019 at 9:05pm
Alex Lahey is back with the first taste of her upcoming second album, and a stack of tour dates to show off her new tunes.
The follow-up to her J Award nom'd (and triple j listener loved) debut I Love You Like A Brother is called The Best of Luck Club, and Al came through triple j Breakfast with the premiere of the lead single, 'Don't Be So Hard On Yourself'.
Update: Check out the music video for the new single below.
A song written for Alex's partner dealing with the struggles and fatigue associated with being on tour, 'Don't Be So Hard On Yourself' has got the big familiar chorus and candid lyrics that made her first album such a winner.
It's going to sound great singing it with a crowd of fans, which is exactly what you can do when Alex and her trusty band take the new album on the road after its release in May.
Update: An extra under 18s matinee show has been announced for Melbourne fans, and a string of special guests, headed up by Stand Atlantic. Al has released a new single too, titled 'Am I Doing It Right?'. More on that in music news here.
Find the dates for those theatre shows below and more info from Handsome Tours.
Alex Lahey The Best Of Luck Club Tour
Thursday 6 June - The Gov, Adelaide (18+)
with special guests Stand Atlantic and Jess Day
Friday 7 June - Rock Rover, Fremantle (18+)
with special guests Verge Collection and Flossy
Thursday 13 June - The Tivoli, Brisbane (all ages)
with special guest Catalano
Friday 14 June - The Basement, Canberra (18+)
with special guests Stand Atlantic and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
Saturday 15 June - The Metro, Sydney (all ages)
with special guests Stand Atlantic and Micra
Saturday 22 June - The Forum, Melbourne (18+)
with special guests Stand Atlantic and Bec Goring
Sunday 23 June - Northcote Social Club, Melbourne (Under 18s matinee)
with special guest Stand Atlantic
Following I Love You Like A Brother peaking at #15 on the ARIA charts and scoring numerous hometown and national trophies, including picking up $25k courtesy of BIGSOUND, Alex got started right away on writing a follow-up, penning a large chunk of the record in Nashville last year.
Returning home, she co-produced The Best Of Luck Club with Catherine Marks - a Melbourne-raised, London-based producer whose credits include records for The Wombats and Wolf Alice.
The Best Of Luck Club is out 17 May via Nicky Boy Records/Caroline Australia. Check out the artwork below and stay tuned for more.
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How to end America's voting war
Voting rights activists rally near the White House on Oct. 5.,
Baumel is a policy analyst with The New Center.
America is in the midst of a war over voting with no end in sight. But the fight is about a lot more than former President Donald Trump's false charges about the 2020 election.
With COVID-19 came extraordinary changes to how we registered, how we voted, how the votes were counted, and which officials held the power to set election procedures and litigate election disputes. Should these measures be considered the new normal moving forward? Should we revert back to the pre-pandemic status quo? Or should we opt for something in between?
These are the questions that really need to be answered to finally bring peace to our voting war.
It won't be easy because voters are inhabiting two separate realities when it comes to their views on voting. A recent Quinnipiac poll asked voters to identify their biggest concerns about voting and found 82 percent of Republicans most concerned about voter fraud and 84 percent of Democrats most concerned about voter suppression.
Right now, everyone thinks the worst of partisans on the other side, which means facts or the particulars of voting reform proposals don't matter. What matters most is the widespread belief on each side that the other side has ulterior motives for what they are doing.
Can you blame people for feeling this way?
Right now, Republican-led state legislatures across America are pushing voting and election reform measures with zero support from Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats in Congress have been pushing their own voting reforms — like the federal For the People Act — without any Republican support.
Anyone interested in ending these hyperpartisan voting wars — whether at the state level or in Washington—should start by looking to the following five solutions.
According to MIT's Survey of Performance of American Elections, a voter will trust the system if it's easy to find the polling place, the line is short, the equipment works, and the ballot instructions are clear — even if the voter's preferred candidate doesn't win. Adding polling places in densely populated areas, keeping equipment updated, avoiding complicated voting procedures, and erring on the side of overcommunication with voters prior to an election are all easy ways to enhance trust.
States should also put in deadlines — at least three to six months out from an election — for when election procedures can be changed to prevent confusion among voters about the implications of late-breaking voting rules.
2. Results by midnight on election night whenever possible.
Delays in reporting election results create a vacuum that gets filled by conspiracy theories. That's why legislatures and voting officials should do everything they can to declare winners on election night — and by the morning after the election at the latest. Of course, this might not be possible in particularly close races, but there are plenty of common-sense measures, such as absentee ballot pre-canvassing, that can make the count quicker.
3. Don't make early voting too early.
Early voting is an important way to promote voter access and convenience. But while a presidential campaign is a marathon, the last few weeks leading up to Election Day are a sprint, packed with ads, debates and campaign stops as each candidate makes their final push to persuade and turn out voters.
However, in some states, people are voting before the campaign sprint even starts, with early voting periods beginning up to 46 days before Election Day. States should aim to strike a balance by allowing for an early voting period that begins no more than two weeks prior to the election.
4. Make it easier to vote in person.
Absentee and mail ballots have historically been safe and secure ways for people to vote, and there's nothing wrong with states making this option easily accessible, provided they have the proper safeguards to verify identity and prevent abuses like ballot harvesting. But Americans also tend to trust in-person voting more, and that's an important fact in this new age of mistrust. That's why Congress should make Election Day a national holiday to make it easier to get to the polls.
5. Mandate voter ID ... and make it easier to get one.
A June 2021 poll from Monmouth University found that 80 percent of Americans support photo ID requirements and only 18 percent oppose them.
But here's the problem: Some states only accept government-issued photo IDs and some voters — the elderly, low-income people, people of color, or those living in rural areas — might face extra difficulty when it comes to traveling or paying the fees necessary to get such an ID.
States can promote access and integrity by making voter ID laws universal, but also making it much easier for people to meet ID requirements. This can involve accepting a wider range of photo IDs or simplifying the process of obtaining a government-issued photo ID.


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The announcement in the FT on August 29th, that Russian state bank Vneshtorgbank has accumulated a 5 percent stake in European aerospace firm EADS (Paris:EAD.PA – News), a Russian business daily reported, helped lift shares in the Airbus planemaker on prospects of new opportunities in Russia. After the problems reported on the A380 we had expected an outside investor to come in to mop up EADS shares on the market. Sources close to BATTLESPACE suggested that Middle Eastern money would be the most likely source, perhaps this will follow once the BAE shares are sold?
Quoting sources close to the bank and government officials, Vedomosti said on Tuesday the former Soviet foreign trade bank, which is Russia's second-largest bank, spent around $1 billion buying EADS shares on the market. VTB and EADS, the maker of Airbus planes, declined to comment on the report, while the French market watchdog AMF says it was unaware of the VTB move.
EADS shares were up 2.4 percent at 23.18 euros at 0900 GMT after having risen as much as 3 percent earlier on the report.Some traders pointed at new business opportunities in Russia for the maker of Airbus, but some analysts were skeptical.
"It is probably going to worry institutional investors if you have yet another party taking a big stake in the company. It is not helpful. They already have a foot in Russia, so this would not change the situation," said an analyst in London.
EADS, the leading European aerospace group, is keen to expand in Russia, where it is competing with U.S. rival Boeing (NYSE:BA – News) for a multi-billion-dollar contract to renew the aging fleet of Russian national carrier Aeroflot (AFLT.RTS).
The report comes as British firm BAE Systems (London:BA.L – News) considers selling its 20 percent stake in Airbus to EADS. It also comes as Russia plans to relax its curbs on foreign investment in commercial aviation projects to allow foreign capital to own stakes of up to 49 percent. Currently foreign companies can only own less than 25 percent.
The move appears in line with a trend of consolidating state control over strategic Russian industries and then inviting in foreign companies as minority shareholders. Meanwhile Russian firms, especially in the booming energy and commodities sector, are on the prowl for Western assets. EADS is poised to become the primary foreign partner in the newly created state-controlled aircraft holding firm Russian United Aircraft Corporation, set up in February in an effort to consolidate Russian plane makers into one body, after it bought a 10 percent stake in private combat plane maker Irkut (IRKT.MM (IRKT.RTS).
Irkut, one of two makers of Sukhoi fighter jets, is expected to provide the core of the Unified Aircraft management team, analysts say. (Additional reporting by Emelia Sithole and Marie Maitre in Paris).
To bring in such a controversial shareholder at a time to sell tankers in particular may be seen as a risky move in some quarters. But, EADS, may have calculated that an eastern move is more lucrative at a time when the U.S. market is expected to top ouyt in 20087 and with no large acquisition on the cards the company can look East. The move also gives EADS the availability of advanced Russian fighter technology which it could use to develop the next generation of fighter aircraft pot-Typhoon now that the U.K. has turned its back on this market.
In a Defense News article, underlying this eastward trend, on August 29th EADS announced that it has set up a subsidiary in India as part of its long-term strategy to establish a presence in the growing Indian aerospace market. Company spokesman Gregor Kursell said Aug. 29 that EADS will hold 100 percent equity in the subsidiary, EADS India Private Ltd., which will operate from here.
The details of the investments and business plans have not been made available.
Aviation major Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and glob
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Cheers to you Richard Lawrence!
Each of us has a person in their life that has left a permanent impression on them, impacting them on such a level that their presence remains, even in their absence. For me, Richard Lawrence is one of these people.
Richard was a friend and colleague whose presence in my life will forever influence who I am. A gifted composer and musician, Richard could connect with you with the first note to emanate from his violin. As the Music Director of the Arcangelos Chamber Ensemble and founding Music Director for Advanced Brain Technologies I had the honor of working with this man for many years. In those years he created music which has and will continue to touch countless people worldwide through The Listening Program®, Sound Health®, and Music for Babies™.
Today is Richard's birthday, and while he is no longer physically with us to celebrate, his spirit lives on, through fond memories, and the beauty of his music.
If you knew Richard or have been touched through his music, please share a memory in the comments.
There are so many fond memories I hold of Richard. I know that he touched a special place in everyone's heart. I love thinking about how much he adored and cherished his lovely wife, Dorothy. Their connection and affection for one another is one of my favorite memories.
I always felt inspired to be a part of the creative genius Richard and Alex shared. When an idea was ignited by either of them, an exciting rush of energy and enthusiasm was sure to follow. It was so apparent how much they truly loved working together.
I shared my first trip to NYC with Richard & Alex…so many wonderful times to think upon with a smile.
Yes, Cheers to you, Richard!!!
Wonderful post Alex, to our dear dear friend who still holds such a sacred place in our hearts!
Richard was my first and only violin teacher – such a great man, wonderful musician, and an inspiration. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Yes, Sharla Lee, Richard was a great man, dear friend and colleague who I miss greatly.


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even if you do drench your garden the morning, by noon the is dry and cracked, like the surface of Mars.We want to thank for his contributions to our team competitiveness and culture this past , Lawrence said.Prigioni, 36, has rehabilitated diligently order to rejoin the lineup with proper conditioning.
TP: It is getting tougher and tougher.But it's such a hard thing to do, you know?Expect Baltimore to win this game by double digits.
Hamilton won an championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004 and was a three-time All-Star between 2006 to 2008.The NFL fine a group of current players who attended a sporting event at a Las Vegas casino, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Rapoport.He earned his Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Education degrees from UTEP.Green-Andy empire, has chosen to ice his starters for the pre- finale, which occurs just four days after Washington Indianapolis on Aug.It be a game that's going to only 5% of the country.
NYSJ: ML: Yes.Ottawa has won three times its last 18 Los .Over the weekend, State Myers discussed how it all went down and what he was thinking as he spoke with Cousins' agent, Jarinn Akana.The Eagles let backup quarterback go and went after Foles.
The new duo of Roberts and Dellandrea give Flint a nice 1 down the middle.If we can't get somebody that order, we'll take the best veteran available.- Sean Highkin July 13 What's rare about ' downfall particular though, is that you can pinpoint the exact moment where it all started.
1 job — a role he couldn't keep the last time two seasons ago Buffalo, when he went .The last two wins were crushing fashion – 62 over Nebraska and 62 over .He is coming off a short break since his last race, but he seems fresh his works, and that shouldn't impact him negatively.
The Cardinals give up 80 points per game, and it's very evident with their lack of attention to detail and half-court breakdowns.Air Force comes into this game unable to qualify for a bowl game after their last three contests.Boucher did not appear happy about the way the Senators broke down on Doughty's final goal, but overall was pleased with their effort: "We had 40 shots on the opponent, a team that's very good at defending.
This month's Lexus deals can help you save even more.Her family has been by her side supporting her and is getting her the help she needs.The retired star quarterback and iconic golfer are set to join forces May 30 for the pro-am at The Memorial Dublin, Ohio.
It holds a spot just below the class leaders our ranking of midsize cars.It has a composed ride and a quiet, well-finished cabin packed with standard features.enters his sixth with the Kansas City Chiefs and his third as defensive line coach 2018 after spending the previous three years as assistant defensive line coach and defensive quality control coach .If deserves the honor …
would suggest that they are due for a severe drop off, but if they hold steady at around 40 percent, with the number of turnovers they create, teams not be able to keep up with the Mountaineers.Another spot well worth a gamble.leads the NFL with 405 offensive touches this , while carrying it 351 times for 1 yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.?It?s wonderful to have the opportunity to play with players the quality of and .The Niners said the Swing Suite would be open year-round, as is the Tailgate.
A lot of the guys on other teams would come over and talk to me.To this day, can remember the Ice Bowl by looking down and seeing a hole that remains the crook of his arm.It's really going to be a matter of how the Hawks handle their first two second-rounders, as well as the types of players they target under the new regime of Schlenk and Pierce.The State Warriors win total opened up at 68, and sharp bettors have been betting the under, which forced the Westgate to put out the total of 66 wins.
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Kane has been a difference maker, but he missed two of the final three of the regular .Three traits: Tough, accurate, intelligent.We had a good talk and he gave it to me," said Sweezy of Roos, who is now wearing number 72.Purdham's pair of conversions made it 24 but Wakefield continued to battle on bravely, raising hopes of a comeback when touched down.
Brees notched his fifth career with over 5 yards through the air; no other quarterback has accomplished the feat more than once.He drove possession and scoring all night while leaving Josi and spinning like turnstiles their defensive zone."Three-hour time change, you get here late, dinner late, everything is kind of off.Hopefully, this doesn't become anything close to a Bob Sanders 2 — impact safety who played 50 games …
That formula could work again for Atlanta.You should tell Urban.' I know did everything she could.I also second-year Landry.Probably the smartest coach I think I've had career.
We've all kind of been a group chat talking and getting a feel for each other.was over for his second and England's fourth the 31st minute after some sensational build up play by Ford, weaving and out of Baa-Baas shirts.This is yet another of struggles for Gustavsson, who has only had 15 wins 38 appearances over the last three seasons.had 13 points, 10 assists and six rebounds his 17th start place of injured All- .
The year 2007 was one of the most successful the history of Doc's Sports Services, but we aren't resting on our laurels.Yeah, it's a nice comeback." The Flames won at Buffalo for just the second time 14 trips , and first time regulation since a 3 win on 15.Could this be Red Bull's year?
He has won at every level and most importantly, he has comported himself with class and dignity at every stop.On the ground Buffalo has run for 259 yards as a unit, which ranks 8th the league.Dec 28 3 AM Magic General Manager Otis Smith said he has essentially made it known throughout the league that he has no interest acquiring troubled players or players with suspect character.Gonzalez debuted for Mexico a friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina but was left out for and not included El Tri's 28- provisional World Cup squad.I'm ready to help bring a championship to SD.But his mobility hasn't been offense-altering and coaches have good reason for not designing a lot around that mobility, because the NFL be onto him.
However, so did the continued development of Mattias Ekholm, Ryan and Roman Josi.The staff is ready to play a game, too.That information can then be used to make estimates of where teams can expect regression and if there are teams that appear more vulnerable than others.Sending off.This offseason, Geathers underwent surgery to correct a bulging disk his neck after the injury just wasn't getting any better.
As for the rest of our Week 11 Game Picks, take a gander below.Amendola was part of the wedding party and Culpo went as his date.
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He led San that with 60 points , 24 goals, 36 assists and a plus-20 rating.No matter how much you think about it, it's going to present itself, Artest – now with the Kings – said last night.From a corporate, marketing and growth standpoint, this is a good plaice for us to be .steps Eric Weems, a third-year player from Bethune-Cookman, who made the practice squad as undrafted rookie 2007 and played six last .
Iain MacIntyre wrote last week at Sportsnet that while teams like the Penguins have been able to deal with the pain of losing unprotected players is still -goal and lead the Pens to a third Cup a row some teams are reeling.Just hoping for that blessing and opportunity."There was that time there the second period where we kind of let things get away from us and I think we ended up paying for it the end," Condon said.Therefore, Brown could land with the Buffalo Bills , Broncos or Washington Redskins to upgrade their respective pass rushes.They need a different approach this year and expect that to be the case tonight the Mile-High City.
Tonight's game between the Reds and Yankees is also one to watch.As a rookie, Walsh had one of the greatest kicking seasons NFL history.The addition of Songaila should give the Wizards some much-needed depth the front court.I can't wait for 2017 and first full racing Formula One.A Dobson 40 set up a fourth try as the ball was quickly spread wide and Webster stretched for the line.
The Jazz led by as many as 21 the third quarter.- Shurna made two free throw the final seconds as Northwestern beat St.walked across the stage a week ago to become the newest Bills quarterback.The verdict on Nugent's last missed extra point last when Ott let fly with a high one that was his first mistake?
17, semifinals on Aug.Time and time again Stage 1 the Valiant would pull off a ridiculous save the final seconds of overtime round and extend what looked to be a lost map into unexpected victory.
He's been steady for at least the last month.But if I had a preference, it would be or Bonzi Wells.Sankey informed both Freeze and Alabama that it would look bad for the SEC for Freeze to be back coaching the league while Ole suffered from NCAA penalties incurred under his watch.This dichotomy sums up well, too.Once all the squares are sold, numbers are drawn twice with every number from 0 being used for both the horizontal and vertical columns.
addition, Corrigan Oil expanded its relationship with the speedway with the entitlement sponsorship of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.He's getting the ball out, doesn't take sacks, is hard to get on the , Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said.By the Staff of 12: The NFL is dealing with serious issues involving concussions, player health, PEDs, domestic violence and child abuse.We figured at the time that 's sideline spell was a precaution.UP NEXT Copyright 2018 by AP.
The springy guard expressed a little frustration with the Bulls during the negotiations, but he immediately backtracked from those leverage-aimed comments.Passer rating is one of the most accurate indicators of ability to win , and Foles is No.Louisiana-Monroe home finale.
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About NESN NESN has consistently been one of the top-rated regional sports networks the country with award-winning Red Sox and Bruins coverage.He has lost seven straight decisions.Stop the presses – Nomar is on the DL.Here's the latest stuff I'm hearing from agents, player reps and team executives from around the league: 's agent, Andy , is trying to find a sign-and-trade deal that fetch his client something near $10 million per year."We wanted to get the first goal," Sharks coach Peter DeBoer said.If the player doesn't get through and they wish to keep him, teams just pull him back and he won't be traded this .
And, boy, do they love him.I debated between 1965 and 1966 and went with 1965 the end.was a standout weak-side linebacker who possessed the rare talent sandwich as a who could play the run and drop into coverage equally well.
Payton and the Suns hold a qualifying offer of $4 million for next and having been traded for a second-round pick at the trading deadline, it figures the Suns will match any offer Payton receives during free agency July.With another project coming up Monday the San Valley, Never — who has done more than 100 murals around Los , including a popular Kid one — did not think he had time to restore the mural after the latest act of vandalism.I think he'll be excited for the opportunity to put his best foot forward.Julien announced that was his intention prior to Tuesday's game, but declined to answer when asked if Tuukka Rask 's 41-save shutout against Los had changed his thinking at all.The piece, which is worth your time, looks at the bigger meaning of Robinson's arrival and the potential for a winner Tennessee but the anecdote about player preparedness is great.
Honestly, New would be a lot of fun, and there's some great things that would take place, and like I said, it has been a dream of mine, Osweiler said by phone Sunday.The Bears are a contract dispute with No.After a which the Phoenix spent a lot of time ranked the top 10 and came within seconds of a second consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, Wojta took her All-American accolades to the professional ranks and Matt Bollant took the coaching job at Illinois.Indeed, the hosts were still very much the match until two tries five minutes midway through the second period all but ended the game as a contest.
Manchester United and whisky Chivas have signed a multi-year global partnership to celebrate their collective belief that blended is better life, football and .This is why we like the All-Pro Team: All these picks make sense.In the NHL it seems that experience is better.Thompson, 20, was the Blues first round pick, 26th overall the 2016 NHL Draft.Hernreich's attorney O'Connor said his client wasn't involved a physical altercation.I told Moss and his agents: Be a great player, and your second contract reflect that.
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Being 2, that's not hard."It's always great having them around here," Niederreiter said.He was set to enter 2018 as a reserve at Alabama.
13 6 PM Ekene Ibekwe had 20 points and 10 rebounds Saturday 's 92 victory over No.Brafman has previously said that the woman had a consensual 10-year relationship with Weinstein.White also explained to that boxing press conferences are different from what he's used to because of the execs that address the crowd before the two stars have their moments to shine.Whether presenting strategic insight and marketing initiatives with a local business group, or talking with kids at a local school, we are motivated and enthused about sharing the Blackhawks story.
We start him out early Sometimes you want to be a little careful when you get rookies .This set back his first two years, mentally physically.It does feel better now than it did last week.8 – Hansel Robles allowed two runs on three hits and one walk 0 innings as the New Mets lost to the Cincinnati Reds 7 on Tuesday.has taken a worthwhile risk with good upside.
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But delays have not dampened anticipation for the game, because everything we've been shown looks fantastic.Luka Doncic Could Be Drafted Anywhere From First To Fifth 18 6 PM Amongst the decision-makers attendance to watch Doncic were Vlade Divac of the Kings, Sarver and Jones of the Kings, as well as and Tony Ronzone of the Mavericks.Smith 11 — they were outscored 41 Game 2 — and 's supporting cast played so well that was only on the floor for 37 minutes.The Giants produced several flowing moves the first half which saw them go close.But, this isn't a paper route.There is little question that the loud response to the Rice decision contributed significantly to this change.
The injury didn't stick around, either, as rebounded to lead his team with 28 points the Game 2 win.North Tartan Jam-June 2016: Confident floor leader with combo game and a touch of swagger; elusive off the dribble, penetrates, draws contact and finishes plays; mid-range game threat extends to the arc; elite guard the class of 2020.Do not miss out on Doc's Sports Weekend NFLX W Week 1 card.Backup Mackenzi Adams stepped and stepped up, leading the 'Dores to a tough 14 win, and a 3 start the SEC.
This is a punishing tackler with a knack for delivering teeth-rattling shots to runners the hole.10 Texas, clearing the way for the Gamecocks to climb to the top spot the country for the first time ever.It's healthy.Leuluai, who had been sliding to cut out the play, went close to responding with a try moments later – but knocked on close to the line.Maybin became the 93rd State player to earn All-American first-team honors, the 76th athlete from the Joe Paterno era to receive that honor.
Got behind the defense, stayed bounds and shed a couple of tackles.We are always joking around with each other.He rarely gets caught out of position, but when he does, he has the speed to recover.Detroit 09 17 QB Sam Knee ?They are 30th the league all-purpose yards with 871.
President of Football Operations Spanos The San game from that year is one I'll always remember.The other two accusers are identified the motion as Evans and Haleyi.After spending the first 23 minutes almost exclusively the Whitecaps' end, the Union finally broke free the 24th minute.Kobe Would To Play 2016 Olympics Dec 4 12 PM Kobe would to compete the Olympics for the United States if he's chosen for their final roster.Bulls: F Paul Zipser was sidelined by a bruised right knee.
This track means much to the community.After reviewing replays, officials determined that Virtanen had possession and control of the puck as he entered the attacking zone ahead of the puck.Cutler was enjoying his best recent memory his first year under Trestman, but things took a bad turn for him at Washington.Against Alabama, Watson once again showed the critics that he has a knack for being for the best player on the biggest and brightest stage.With a number of teams incorporating more movement-based throws into their game plans, Kizer's athleticism and movement skills make him intriguing option.
— By Reid NASCAR Wire Service —.Chivas unveiled a supporting spot, Blended is Better, focusing on the unique blend of characteristics included the Manchester United team.On NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Thursday, Jennings was asked if he could the writing on the wall the Big .We shall initiate a formal redundancy process for all staff on Tuesday, once they have been paid for the full month of .Almost immediately, the NFL realized it had made a mistake suspending Ray Rice for just two late July for his involvement a domestic violence case.
He also just joined the State Warriors."I thought the guys made a terrific effort tonight," Buffalo coach Housley said.This time he moved from the Braves to the Angels.–At running back, meanwhile, the Redskins continue to rotate the likes of Derrius Guice, Samaje Perine and with the first-team offense as the coaching staff determines the best usage for all three players.Toughened up.The first two years of Labanc's career have been a roller-coaster, but staying patient with Labanc may pay off.
to be home for the Kings and the Monarchs.The 29-year-old is locked as the Giants' top cornerback, with 2016 first-round pick Apple a tentative favorite for the other starting gig.
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It's been roughly two months since Browns quarterback Tyrod was traded to and even less since he's been able to workout with his new teammates.That continued Wednesday as the Browns continued their first week of organized team activities.Landry gives 's offense a versatile weapon and fiery competitor.The latter of those dynamics showed when asked if he agreed with his ranking the NFL's Top 100 Players list.far, though, the dynamic veteran signal-caller has already earned the respect of his peers, both and old.far, though, the dynamic veteran signal-caller has already earned the respect of his peers, both and old.
1, Landry said with a wide smile.Honestly, it's honor to be recognized among all of the top players this league, to be recognized the top 100, but I think for any competitor.1, Landry said with a wide smile.Landry gives 's offense a versatile weapon and fiery competitor.That continued Wednesday as the Browns continued their first week of organized team activities.It's been roughly two months since Browns quarterback Tyrod was traded to and even less since he's been able to workout with his new teammates.
goal is to eventually be No., 28, brings a track record of production and winning to .Five things to know about Day 2 of the Browns' OTAs, which were open to the news media…It's been roughly two months since Browns quarterback Tyrod was traded to and even less since he's been able to workout with his new teammates.
1, Landry said with a wide smile.Landry gives 's offense a versatile weapon and fiery competitor.That continued Wednesday as the Browns continued their first week of organized team activities.That continued Wednesday as the Browns continued their first week of organized team activities.
, who spent the past three seasons with Buffalo and helped the Bills snap a 17-year playoff drought last , said it's ongoing process but the more you show leadership on the field and the locker room even the weight room and the building, the easier it is that you grab everyone and let them know you're the leader.Since joining the team, Browns coach has made clear is their starting quarterback.Honestly, it's honor to be recognized among all of the top players this league, to be recognized the top 100, but I think for any competitor.It's been roughly two months since Browns quarterback Tyrod was traded to and even less since he's been able to workout with his new teammates.
Another new face to the team's locker room is wide receiver Landry, a three-time Pro Bowler Miami and the league's receptions leader a year ago., who spent the past three seasons with Buffalo and helped the Bills snap a 17-year playoff drought last , said it's ongoing process but the more you show leadership on the field and the locker room even the weight room and the building, the easier it is that you grab everyone and let them know you're the leader., 28, brings a track record of production and winning to .Of course not.
It's been roughly two months since Browns quarterback Tyrod was traded to and even less since he's been able to workout with his new teammates.far, though, the dynamic veteran signal-caller has already earned the respect of his peers, both and old.far, though, the dynamic veteran signal-caller has already earned the respect of his peers, both and old.It's been roughly two months since Browns quarterback Tyrod was traded to and even less since he's been able to workout with his new teammates.Of course not.Another new face to the team's locker room is wide receiver Landry, a three-time Pro Bowler Miami and the league's receptions leader a year ago.
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They solved a lot of problems real time last weekend on the pitch and their backroom team deserves great credit for that.These three freshmen have really, really good basketball instincts, said Auriemma.Phaneuf is overpaid as a $7 million defenseman but is closer to his true value at $5 million.We'll you next week when NHL player vacations takes on golf the Northeast regional quarter-final showdown.Neither should come as a big surprise as rumors of both players being shopped have been out the NHL marketplace for some time.
But after hearing rave reviews about his play early training camp, we haven't seen him do much of anything this preseason.far, Sissons has 18 points 52 games with 10 at 5-on-5.Look for the Giants to on Sandoval and Posey at first base the interim.had never been physical with us before.
Clearly, we have great people .He is entering the last year of his contract, which pay him $16 million.McDermott led the defense to a top-10 finish four of his six seasons charge.We believe it's the right thing for the game.As part of a new six-year deal with Barcelona, Rubio have the right to leave for the after the second , which suggests the No.
Collectively, these networks deliver more than 600 live game broadcasts per year.A Tigers D-lineman is ranked ahead of him the countdown, which speaks to the talent the team has up front.Those first two goals were nothing to do with tracking, but it's just, never got into the game, really, and couldn't make those stops that I should have made to keep the game tight, especially that third goal.New Jets Staying the AFC East, the Jets had the 24th-ranked run defense the league last and they now have a greater need along the defensive line after cutting Muhammad Wilkerson.POND, Pa — won his sixth race of the at Pocono Raceway overtime.
It's sad they didn't understand what we gave them.He is optimistic he make a full recovery.?The support I?ve received from family, the Nuggets organization and friends the basketball community already has been incredible,?25 – Fournier scored 13 points Saturday, going 4 of 9 from the field, as the Magic fell to the Philadelphia 76ers 130.Does the rumour have credibility?
It's a good thing Dave Joerger is a tough coach, because he has one herculean task on his hands next as he attempts to lead the Sacramento Kings, a team loaded with too centers, the character of Cousins, and no sense of direction whatsoever.is replacing current jersey sponsor Aon insurance, whose alliance with the club began with 2010 .From shoulder to hip, I twist, I flex, silhouette of lightning — I am a number: 7.No longer can the middle or inside linebacker mostly hover over center, breathing fire, and focus on crushing ball carriers.Years later, it remains his approach.That places them 31st the league.
Thin hips and frame.Also, I had to go to the stadium early and weigh myself.He told the students to leave every place better than they found it and the end, to leave nothing on the table.
Karlsson played 16 more for the Ducks and on 2, was traded to the Blue Jackets.New Jersey Devils Sami Vatanen Suffered Concussion on Kucherov Hit Vatanen was injured on the hit by Lightning forward Kucherov that came late the first period of Game 4.
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When Dimitroff was afforded the to run his own operation Atlanta, he parted ways with his mentor one key area: Whereas Belichick emphasized size and power, Dimitroff coined the phrase urgent athleticism to describe his own draft philosophy.But it was Pompey who had the last word after Nugent was tripped by Hackett and rammed home the penalty to seal the welcome points.almost wrapped up the win within seven minutes of the restart when, after Sean McAllister had been penalised for a foul on Gutierrez 25 yards out, he forced into a fine save with a curling free-kick.This has a to be the best receiver the NFL.Since the award was instituted 1967, the winners have included 32 running backs, nine wide receivers, seven quarterbacks and zero tight ends or offensive linemen.
started the game brightly and forced the visitors onto the back foot early on with a succession of corners coming inside the first 10 minutes.Shortly after the restart, Bothroyd curled a free-kick from 25 yards which Jensen did well to tip over the crossbar.Again, he's slipping out to the right.Yakubu and Vassell were paired together for the first time as Eriksson recalled the strikers as two of three changes.
I would rather not hear him thinking about what's next, just sit back, relax and enjoy it.
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Warhol 'Silver Car Crash' fetches $105m
New York auction of post-war and contemporary art gives Sotheby's its biggest take yet
Andy Warhol's artwork 'Silver Car Crash (Double Disaster)' is displayed while being auctioned at Sotheby's. Photograph: Andrew Burton/Getty Images
Art collectors dug deep into their pockets on Wednesday and smashed records for a second straight night as Sotheby's held the biggest auction in its history, led by a record-setting $105 million (€78 million) work by Andy Warhol.
The auction of postwar and contemporary art totalled $380.6 million (€283 million) and set new auction records for major artists Cy Twombly and Brice Marden.
Of the 61 lots on offer only seven failed to sell. The total was just shy of the $394 million high pre-sale estimate and marked the auction house's second solid success in a row after it scored with a $290 million sale of Impressionist and modern art a week ago.
The sale's expected highlight far exceeded expectations. Warhol's Silver Car Crash (Doubled Disaster), from his seminal death and disaster series, soared to $105,445,000 including commission, 50 per cent higher than the late pop artist's previous auction record of $71.7 million.
Sotheby's did not disclose the buyer, who was bidding by telephone. It had estimated the nearly 2.7m by 4.2m work from 1963 to sell for "in excess of $60 million" but that figure turned out to be the opening bid.
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Author konigludwigPosted on November 15, 2013 Categories Art, Mixed media, Top stories, World NewsTags Andy Warhol, Sotheby'sLeave a comment on Warhol 'Silver Car Crash' fetches $105m
A Muzzled Chinese Artwork, Absent but Speaking Volumes
The Chinese sculptor Wang Keping at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing.
BEIJING — A wood sculpture of a larger-than-life man's head whose gaping mouth is stuffed with a plug — a piece of Chinese protest art from more than 30 years ago — was supposed to be a star attraction at a retrospective here.
The startling visage, called "Silence," born as a cri de coeur against the censorship of the period after the Cultural Revolution in China, was shown briefly during an artistic spring in Beijing in 1979 and 1980, before being banished.
A work called "Silence" was supposed to be a star attraction, but the center did not submit it to the authorities for review, believing it would be rejected.
Even today, says the creator of the work, Wang Keping, who lives in exile in France, his signature sculpture is too hot. "Silence" is notably absent from the exhibition of his works from his years abroad at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art in the fashionable 798 Art Zone in Beijing.
"If it were part of the exhibit, there would be no exhibit," Mr. Wang said as he showed a visitor dozens of dark-wood abstract sculptures, some of them hinting at the bodies of men and women, made in his studio outside Paris.
These newer pieces, including two towering black sculptures that in style and shape faintly recall the heads on Easter Island, proved acceptable to the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture. The bureau must see in advance the number and subject of artworks imported for exhibits.
The Chinese authorities were in fact never given a chance to judge "Silence" anew.
Read more at The New York Times
Author konigludwigPosted on November 1, 2013 Categories Art, Asia, China, History, Sculpture, World NewsTags Ai Weiwei, Andy Warhol, censorship, China, Cultural Revolution, Freedom of Expression, protest art, sculpture, Wang Keping2 Comments on A Muzzled Chinese Artwork, Absent but Speaking Volumes


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If the calls I am getting from headhunters are any indication, the hot area now is high frequency trading. And no wonder. There are two areas that were spared in the 2008 debacle: macro and high frequency trading. Macro funds on average were up ten percent or so last year because most of them skirted the edge of the major dislocations; their strategies focus on liquid instruments and are not oriented toward credit. High frequency trading did well because it thrives in an environment of high volatility and demand for liquidity, and 2008 was a hot house for both. Every year, people pile on to whatever strategy did well the previous year – this tendency is worth a book or two on its own – and so this year high frequency is destined to be the darling of the fund of funds.
But I think the days for high frequency trading are numbered. For one thing, high frequency trading is capacity constrained like few other strategies. The high frequency trader is basically a stand-alone market maker; he is sitting there to provide liquidity to others. And one way he provides it is to pull in the positions that others will shortly be demanding – thus the need for speed. If the footprint for high frequency traders gets too large, they become liquidity demanders themselves, and the gig is up. The Renaissances of the strategy will make their way through, but generally we will see a lot of shooting stars.
A second reason is that high frequency trading is embroiled in an arms race. And arms races are negative sum games. The arms in this case are not tanks and jets, but computer chips and throughput. But like any arms race, the result is a cycle of spending which leaves everyone in the same relative position, only poorer. Put another way, like any arms race, what is happening with high frequency trading is a net drain on social welfare.
In terms of chips, I gave a talk at an Intel conference a few years ago, when they were launching their newest chip, dubbed the Tigerton. The various financial firms who had to be as fast as everyone else then shelled out an aggregate of hundreds of millions of dollar to upgrade, so that they could now execute trades in thirty milliseconds rather than forty milliseconds – or whatever, I really can't remember, except that it is too fast for anyone to care were it not that other people were also doing it. And now there is a new chip, code named Nehalem. So another hundred million dollars all around, and latency will be dropped a few milliseconds more.
In terms of throughput and latency, the standard tricks are to get your servers as close to the data source as possible, use really big lines, and break data into little bite-sized packets. I was speaking at Reuters last week, and they mentioned to me that they were breaking their news flows into optimized sixty byte packets for their arms race-oriented clients, because that was the fastest way through network. (Anything smaller gets queued by some network algorithms, so sixty bytes seems to be the magic number).
If we get out of the forest and look at what is going on, some questions come to mind. Does anyone really get a benefit in having the latency of their trade cut by milliseconds – except for the fact that their competitor is also spending the money to cut his latency? Should anyone care if a news event hits market prices in twenty-nine milliseconds rather than thirty milliseconds? Does it do anything to make the markets more efficient? Does it add any value to society?
We usually do not think about trading in terms of social value, but trading often does have social value, and it should. The objective of trading is to provide liquidity to the market, and to make sure that prices best reflect all available information – the usual efficient market argument we all grew up with. The solution? How about having everyone agree to standards in terms of hardware and related configurations. A high-frequency arms limitation treaty. We could call it HALT.


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Martin Collins, relating a message from a member in Cape Town, South Africa, that the entire city could run out of water by April, alerts us that other cities, such as San Paulo, Lima, Mexico City, Melbourne, and Kabul could soon experience the same curse. As a result of sustained drought in these diverse areas, potable water is …
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In this in-depth examination of globalism, Charles Whitaker sees it as a force to bring about widespread dispersions of peoples before the end to bring about "the time of Jacob's trouble."
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It seems counter-intuitive to think that the world's population is shrinking, but trend lines show the possibility of a 95% reduction in population ahead.
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John Ritenbaugh admonishes that amidst the erosion of doctrine in truth from the Gentile culture of moral relativism, we must, after the manner of Jeremiah and Nehemiah, build a wall, be a wall, and summon the courage to stand in the gap. We must stay focused in our thinking, girding up the loins of our minds, submitting to the …
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A culture or a nation that employs the strongman principle of government may have a colorful history, but it will never amount to a truly great civilization.
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Russia seems like a nation—an empire—in deep decline. But is it? We would be wise to keep an eye on the Russian bear!


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