Learn to paint with Alan Hydes: uncover your hidden inner painter and enjoy an art holiday at La Residencia in Deià, Mallorca.
Alan Hydes is a prominent British painter and portrait artist and currently holds the post of Artist-in-Residence at La Residencia, a luxury hotel in Deià, Mallorca. We asked Alan for his views on Mallorca as a creative destination, and to explain the philosophy behind the Artist-in-Residence programme.
Mallorca has long been renowned as a destination for painters and artists, and the village of Deià is undoubtedly one of its most important cultural hubs.
Nestled at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains, this charming hamlet has been a haven for creatives for decades, and offers the visitor a real flavour of Mallorca's prolific artistic output.
Deià is also home to luxury hotel La Residencia, which perhaps unsurprisingly is something of an artistic stronghold.
La Residencia has a long association with art that stems from the founder's patronage of George Sheridan, the fruits of which are the more than 750 canvases that grace the hotel walls.
Sheridan's legacy also includes the hotel's in-house gallery and the roster of temporary exhibitions that La Residencia regularly hosts.
Inspired by this cultural inheritance and the artistic endeavours on display in Deià, the hotel has established an Artist-in-Residence programme that includes exhibitions and masterclasses for the benefit of its guests.
The current artist in residence, Alan Hydes is a prominent British artist whose own work has been influenced by living and working in Mallorca.
Hydes reflects that his initial attraction to Mallorca was the thought of its light. Originally from Yorkshire in England, he initially intended to work on the island in winter when the light was bad at home.
While Deià is now his second home, the vibrancy of Mallorca's colours and the intensity of its natural light still provide a source of inspiration.
The influence can be seen in his work, which has moved away from watercolours towards stronger Mediterranean hues and paintings that are strongly reminiscent of a Balearic holiday.
As the first artist in residence at the hotel, Hydes is keen to share his passion for painting and Mallorca, and his art classes present a superb opportunity to engage your artistic side.
So what can you expect from a painting masterclass during your stay? While it all depends on what the individual wants to achieve, Hydes has a firm mission in mind in terms of teaching and provides an unpressured environment to aid your exploration of your creative soul.
In his view, a painting class shouldn't be entertainment, but rather an opportunity to learn something useful, and all levels of ability and experience will find a warm welcome in his studios.
His focus on teaching elements of technique means that during your masterclass, you can develop a foundation to build on when the holiday is over, as well as absorbing the inspiration to keep going at home.
Whether you have always dreamed of an art retreat, or would just like to take advantage of the inspiring surroundings, it's certain you will leave filled with a sense of achievement and glad that you did something different on your holiday.


Successful Meetings magazine recognized the CVB as a 2011 Pinnacle Award winner, and Association Conventions & Facilities magazine selected the CVB as a Distinctive Achievement Award winner.
"We are honored to be recognized by the readers of two prominent meeting planner publications," said Mike Carrier, president of the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau. "These awards highlight the outstanding work of the Oklahoma City tourism community in promoting Oklahoma City as a first-class meeting destination."
The CVB was selected as a Pinnacle Award recipient by the readers of Successful Meetings based upon their experiences while attending meetings and conventions held in Oklahoma City. The CVB is a three-time Pinnacle Award winner.
The CVB earned the Distinctive Achievement Award for meeting and exceeding the high standards association meeting planners look for in meeting destinations, as voted upon by the readers of Association Conventions & Facilities magazine.


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Victims' families ask killer to cooperate in search for bodies
Victims' families, friends ask convicted killer Arthur Ream to cooperate as search for more bodies continues
Victims' families ask killer to cooperate in search for bodies Victims' families, friends ask convicted killer Arthur Ream to cooperate as search for more bodies continues Check out this story on Freep.com: https://on.freep.com/2I46QmT
Aleanna Siacon, Detroit Free Press Published 7:43 p.m. ET May 9, 2018 | Updated 12:07 a.m. ET May 10, 2018
Among the possible victims is 12-year-old Kimberly King of Warren, who disappeared in 1979. Wochit
Konnie Beyma, sister of Kimberly Alice King who went missing in 1979, talks about possibly finding her sister at the wooded site in Macomb Township where police believe the bodies of little girl are buried on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.(Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press)Buy Photo
Nearly 40 years after Kimberly King disappeared in Warren, family members are hoping an imprisoned killer will give them closure by cooperating with authorities searching for the remains of the 12-year-old and several other long missing girls.
At a news conference Wednesday afternoon at the site in Macomb Township where police are digging for Kimberly King's remains, her older sister Konnie Beyma had a message for Arthur Ream
"Please just tell us where she is so we can move on," Beyma said. "That's all ... let us bury her next to my grandmother, that's all I want."
Ream, 68, is serving a life sentence for the murder of 13-year-old Cindy Zarzycki from Eastpointe. He was convicted in 2008, more than two decades after she went missing in 1986.
Attorney: Killer didn't hint about more victims at Macomb Co. dig site
More: 'No question' girl missing since '79 is buried in Macomb, cops say
After his conviction, Ream led authorities to Zarzycki's remains, buried in the same wooded area near 23 Mile Road and North Avenue where police and the FBI began digging Monday after becoming convinced that Ream was involved in the disappearance and murder of other girls from southeastern Michigan.
Warren Police Commissioner Bill Dwyer told reporters there is "no question" that Kimberly King, who went missing in Warren on September 1979, is among the four to six girls who could be buried at what authorities are calling a "grave site."
Annie Godbout, Kimberly King's best friend, was the last person to see her alive. She told the media at the scene that Kimberly went out to meet up with some older friends that night in 1979. @freeppic.twitter.com/vTR98QdMGu
— Aleanna Siacon (@AleannaSiacon) May 9, 2018
Beyma and Kimberly's best friend Annie Godbout, who was last known person who saw her alive, were both at the scene Wednesday.
Kimberly was living with her grandmother near Hoover and 9 Mile when she went missing.
According to a Detroit Free Press article published on Sept. 3, 1999, she called her sister from a pay phone near the end of her grandmother's street about 11 p.m. the night she disappeared.
Beyma told the Free Press in 1999 that she told Kimberly to either head home or go to her friend's house across the street where she was going to spend the night — but that was the last time anyone heard from her.
Kimberly Alice King in a picture taken a year before her disappearance in September 1979. She was 12 when she disappeared from the city of Warren. (Photo: Family photo)
That friend was Godbout, who told reporters Wednesday that when she last saw her, Kimberly said she was going to go see some friends who were older.
"I didn't ... want to get my friend in trouble and I never in a million years thought that that would happen, I never thought that would be the outcome, obviously. If I did, I would've said something," she said.
"There was no social media, you couldn't keep track of someone ... she was just gonna meet up with some friends that were older and just hang out,"
Annie Godbout, friend of Kimberly Alice King who went missing in 1979, talks about possibly finding King at the wooded site in Macomb Township on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press)
Godbout said that she still prays for Kimberly.
"I know that something horrible happened to her (that) night, because she never, ever would have left her sisters and her grandmother worrying about her," she said.
"... I talk to her all the time. I pray for her, I pray to her, I just talk to her ... and since I got the phone call last week, that I knew that they were gonna start digging, I've just been talking to her and saying, 'If there's any way that you can make yourself known, do it.' "
Dwyer said Wednesday that they haven't found remains yet — but they have found something that gives them reason to believe victims are buried there.
Dwyer would not elaborate on what was found, but confirmed Ream flunked a polygraph test and bragged to other inmates in prison about his crimes.
Ream, who was out on parole at the time of Kimberly's disappearance, is now the primary suspect in the cold case. However, Dwyer said, Ream is no longer cooperating with authorities.
"I would just ask (Ream), if he has any humanity left in him ... if he could just give us peace," Godbout said.
Konnie Beyma, Kimberly King's sister spoke about the years her family spent looking for her missing sister. The message she has for Arthur Ream, now primary suspect in the case: "Please just tell us where she is so we can move on...let us bury her next to my grandmother." @freeppic.twitter.com/vH17nwpQqK
Beyma told media on the scene about the years her family spent looking for her sister.
"We took photos we had of her, we went ... back in the day to the old Xerox machines and made our own posters and spent two or three weeks walking up and down Gratiot. We lived in Waterford for a time, so we also went out to Waterford and put posters there, just trying to get her story out and photo out there, see if we can jog anyone's memory if they had seen her that evening," she said.
WATCH: Ed Zarzycki, father of Cindy Zarzycki, was on the scene at Macomb Twp. earlier as Kimberly King's sister Konnie and bestfriend Annie joined Warren Mayor Fouts and local authorities continuing to dig for the remains of victims @freeppic.twitter.com/3dCZiYUPYn
Cindy's father, Ed Zarzycki, was also at the scene. He told reporters it was important to him to lend support to Kimberly's loved ones, because he understands what they're going through.
"We just had to come here and give support .. we had to be here," he said.
"It was about them ... finding the outcome of all this ... and knowing that there's other people that went through it."
Ed Zarzycki, father of Cindy Zarzycki whose body was found at the same wooded site after a confession by Arthur Reams, comes to support the family of Kimberly Alice King as they search for her body and possible other girls in Macomb Township on Wednesday, May 9, 2018. (Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press)
Cindy disappeared after meeting with Ream, the father of her boyfriend at the time, at a Dairy Queen. Authorities said Ream tricked her by saying he was planning a surprise party for his son.
Zarzycki now hopes the same closure he got with the recovery of his daughter's remains after Ream's trial will be afforded the other families.
"Keep hope, just pray that the person ... who did this will have the heart to let (authorities) know what happened," Zarzycki said.
Contact Aleanna Siacon at ASiacon@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter: @AleannaSiacon. Hasan Dudar, Ann Zaniewski and Christina Hall contributed.
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May 11, 2015 In this challenge, I tried looking at the photos without looking at any written info to see if the photo said "opposites" to me. This is one where I had to look at the title to figure out the opposite. So there is light and dark, but the noise really distracts from this photo.
May 11, 2015 Nicely composed but the moon, of course, is blown.
May 10, 2015 Good choice of subject, that does a nice job of meeting the challenge requirement. I would like to see a more compelling composition, however. Placing the sun/moon somewhere other than the middle of the frame, and perhaps a different crop(other than square), would probably make the photo more pleasing to the eye.
May 10, 2015 Certainly fits the theme. I might have cropped a bit more around the edges.
May 8, 2015 Striking image, though a bit noisy. The concept certainly shows "contrast", but to me it doesn't say opposite quite as well.
May 8, 2015 Matches the theme with a light moon and dark sky, but quite a grainy shot.


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The Best Kang the Conqueror Comics of All Time!
August 26, 2021 by Austin Gorton Leave a Comment
Ten stories highlighting Kang the Conqueror at his best and worst!
Debuting all the way back in 1964, the time-traveling Kang the Conqueror is a bedrock villain in the Marvel Universe, frequently clashing with the Avengers but still possessing a rich history throughout the wider Marvel Universe, spinning off variants, divergents, and time paradoxes along the way. With Kang, played by Jonathan Majors, recently appearing in Disney Plus' Loki series and set to appear again in the upcoming Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantummania, the character is posed to breakout in a big way – possibly even as the "Thanos" of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's fourth phase of films (and beyond).
But with nearly sixty years of accumulated adventures, it's easy to be overwhelmed by the character's long (and often complex) history. Here then is a guide to the best Kang stories, the ones which showcase the core attributes of the character, define who he is and what he wants, or simply have a lot of fun with the character and his propensity for time travel shenanigans!
Kang reading order
Avengers reading order
Strange Tales #134
Kang's first appearance in Avengers #8 is fairly standard Silver Age faire (Avengers was not where Stan Lee and Jack Kirby did their best work…), with the villain briefly besting the Avengers before being bested himself, in part, by teen sidekick Rick Jones and his gang of ham radio enthusiasts ("ham radio enthusiasts" play a surprisingly big role in a lot of early Marvel stories). For something that better showcases the wackiness of the Silver Age and Kang's early schtick, check out Strange Tales #134, in which Kang decides to conquer the "present" by conquering the past.
To wit, he travels back to Arthurian England and captures Merlin, defeats King Arthur, and gives the Knights of the Round Table sophisticated weaponry to serve as his army of domination. The Fantastic Four's Human Torch and Thing are sent back in time by the Watcher (once more breaking his vow to just, you know, watch), and with the help of a freed Merlin, send Kang packing. It's just the right mix of goofy and fun, and serves as the sort of "platonic ideal" of the notion of Kang as time-traveling warlord. Plus, it features some lush inks from Wally Wood and, at only twelve pages long (thanks to Strange Tales being a series split into two stories per issue at the time), is briskly paced.
Avengers #23-24
The first big Kang epic to take place in Avengers (prior to this story, Kang followed up his first appearance by…sending a robot Spider-Man to attack the Avengers, because Stan Lee presumably wanted a cover where the Avengers are fighting Spider-Man), this story features the second "official" incarnation of the Avengers, colloquially known as "Cap's Kooky Quartet." Kang transports Captain America, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch and Hawkeye to his native 40th century, hoping to impress the princess of a rival kingdom with whom he's fallen in love, Ravonna Renslayer, by defeating the Avengers.
When this fails to impress her, he conquers her father's kingdom. But when he spares the lives of Ravonna and her father, his subordinate commanders rebel and turn on Kang, forcing him to team-up with the Avengers he previously defeated in order to defend Ravonna and her kingdom. Densely plotted, the story humanizes Kang, giving him both a "soft spot" in his villainous persona and a character, Ravonna, that will become an integral part of his story going forward. The art in the story, from Don Heck, can be an acquired taste, and Ravonna's last second reversal doesn't age very well, but this is nevertheless one of the definitive Kang tales.
Less a Kang-driven story than a story in which Kang is a participant, this is nevertheless another exceptionally fun Silver Age joint and pseudo Marvel/DC Comics crossover. Driven to resurrect Ravonna, Kang enters into a game with the cosmic Grandmaster: should Kang win, he gains power over life and death. Should the Grandmaster win, he will destroy the Earth. Kang chooses the Avengers for his champions, while the Grandmaster creates the Squadron Sinister, villainous analogs to the Distinguished Competition's Justice League.
Along the way, the Avengers battle Kang's Growing Man (a frequent tool of the villain), travel through time, and meet the World War II era Invaders for the first time. Filled with twists, turns, and the kind of "victory on a technicality" resolutions that make these kinds of "games with a cosmic being" stories so much fun, the conclusion represents another significant development for Kang, as he finds himself unable to overcome the worse angels of his nature.
"The Celestial Madonna" (Avengers #123-125, #129-135 and Giant-Size Avengers #2-4)
Meandering and long-winded while featuring some inconsistent art, "Celestial Madonna" is nevertheless one of the signature Kang stories. Kang's obsessed with identifying and marrying the Celestial Madonna, a being prophesied to mother the powerful Celestial Messiah (who, through his marriage to the Madonna, Kang would then be able to control). Kang targets the Avengers, believing the Madonna to be either Scarlet Witch, new member Mantis, or Scarlet Witch's mystical teacher, Agatha Harkness.
The resulting story unfolds in the form of a trip through Avengers history, as writer Steve Englehart retcons past stories, ties up lingering questions about a variety of characters, and doles out tragedy before concluding with a pair of very odd weddings, the repercussions of which will echo through Avengers history. Through it all, Kang is the driving antagonist force, attempting to outwit his past (and future) selves while besetting the Avengers with foes ripped from history, all in his quest for ultimate power.
Avengers #143
Having written the (at the time) definitive Kang story in "Celestial Madonna", Steve Englehart, nearing the end of his run as Avengers scribe, returns to the character for one last story, intended at the time to be the last Kang story. Hitting similar beats to Strange Tales #134, by sending Kang to the past (in this case, the American Old West) in an effort to conquer the future, Kang is confronted in Avengers #143 by a trio of time-traveling Avengers (Hawkeye, Thor, and Moondragon), as well as a team of various gunslinger/cowboy characters culled from Marvel's 50s-era Western titles. Featuring some dynamic & inventive panel layouts and page construction from George Perez, it is worth reading just to see how the (ultimately ill-fated) attempt to craft the "final" Kang story plays out.
Avengers #267-269
Nobody stays dead when it comes to serial action-adventure comics, and sure enough, Kang would return following Englehart's attempt to write out the character once and for all. And it's a good thing he did, because this little three-parter, coming in the middle of the acclaimed Roger Stern/John Buscema Avengers run, is my all-time favorite Kang story. By this point in time, Kang's existence as the chronological mid-point in the life of one person who appears as multiple characters across the Marvel Universe (Rama-Tut, Kang, Immortus) is well-established, and this story puts him in direct conflict with Immortus, the established "end-point" of Kang's personal chronology and master of the timeless realm of Limbo.
Starting off with the destruction of New York by an atom bomb before revealing the "Council of Kangs," a group comprised of the various divergent Kangs created from Kang's time traveling and concluding with a Kang-on-Kang-on-Immortus battle, it's everything that's great about Kang stories: time-travel and alternate reality shenanigans, his love for Ravonna, and fighting his destiny in the physical form of future selves, all wrapped up in a tight three issue story lushly illustrated by John Buscema and Tom Palmer.
Avengers Forever #1-12
Kang's fight to control his own destiny and remain a master of time comes to a head here. Much like "Celestial Madonna", Avengers Forever is both a signature Kang story and a romp through Avengers history. Marvel continuity guru Kurt Busiek writes an epic tale which assembles a disparate team of Avengers plucked from various points in history and sends them, alongside Kang, hurtling through time, revisiting key moments in their history and their interactions with Kang (including several stories mentioned in this article).
Over the course of the resulting "Destiny War," a cosmic battle involving Kang, Immortus, and the Time Keepers over the Forever Crystal builds to a climax of exciting fist-pumping moments featuring an army of divergent Avengers, all depicted via the energetic pencils of Carlos Pacheco at the height of skills. Ultimately, Avengers Forever is a history lesson, a cosmic adventure, and a great Kang story all rolled into one.
"Kang Dynasty" (Avengers (vol. 4) #41-55, Avengers Annual 2001)
For the final arc of his acclaimed run on Avengers, Kurt Busiek brings back Kang in a story that really underscores the character's appellation of "Conqueror." Launching an all out assault on the planet from his sword-shaped space station Damocles Base, Kang essentially conquers Earth, razing Washington, D.C. to the ground and imprisoning the Avengers after they fail to stop him. Even after mounting a counterattack with some inside help from Kang's son, the Scarlet Centurion, the fate of the world comes down to a one-on-one battle Captain American and Kang.
Rarely has the scale of Kang's attacks and goals been this large, and while that was one of the story's failings as it unfolded in real-time – his conquest is so far reaching, it becomes absurd that more characters in the Marvel Universe don't get drawn into it, but the story was originally published at a time in which Marvel was more reluctant to do crossovers between series – reading it today in a vacuum removes that concern. For sheer scale and a depiction of Kang as a larger-than-life threat which requires the utmost efforts from the Avengers to defeat him, "Kang Dynasty" can't be beat.
Young Avengers #1-6
A fun twist on the usual Kang dynamic: whereas Kang often railed against Immortus, his older, future self, in the opening arc of Young Avengers, a younger version of Kang flees his own destiny and inadvertently causes the creation of the Young Avengers, a group of teenagers inspired to varying degrees by specific Avengers. Young Kang, hoping to stop himself from becoming one of the Avengers' signature villains and finding himself enjoying the camaraderie of his companions, joins the group, piloting a sophisticated suit of armor, as "Iron Lad." Eventually his adult self comes calling and the "adult" Avengers get involved, leading to a battle between Iron Lad and Kang. Though Iron Lad's efforts to prevent the rise of Kang ultimately prove unsuccessful, his actions help create a new generation of Avengers.
Earth's Mightiest Heroes: "The Man Who Stole Tomorrow" / "Come the Conqueror" / "The Kang Dynasty"
The criminally-underrated animated series Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes features some of the best adaptations of classic Avengers stories, and the series' three part Kang trilogy is no exception. A mix of "Kang Dynasty" and Avengers #23-24, this story renders Kang as an eerie, almost ethereal presence, capturing the scale and menace of a character who has mastered both time and the martial arts, and features the same kind of "overcoming desperate odds to secure victory" turns by the Avengers that define their best encounters with the villain. While the MCU's live-action Kang holds plenty of promise, it won't be easy to match the feat of adaptation on display here.
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A couple of years back, I attended a public briefing by SESB on the proposed construction of coal-fired power plant in Lahad Datu. During the business matching presentation, an officer mentioned that Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), Kota Kinabalu campus is the single biggest energy consumer in Sabah.
So, this campaign is actually overdue but it's good that they have decided on things, and went ahead with the commendable effort.
UMS Vice Chancellor, Dr. Mohd Harun launching the Sabah Green Campus Office Awareness campaign.
It's attitude and practice that matter! For a campus with hundreds of air-conditioned room, and with so many structures that use massive amount of energy, the most important 'parameter' that the higher learning institute needs to address is the people's attitude towards energy conservation.
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"Through the Green Office Awareness campaign, it is hoped that UMS citizens can change their attitudes that can help save energy in the workplace.., that this attitude change can help reduce daily operating costs in energy consumption in the campus and through this environmental sustainability, demonstrate an exemplary commitment to environmental conservation"
KOTA KINABALU: Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) has taken another step towards becoming a reference centre in environmental conservation among higher learning institutes (IPT) in the country.
The university yesterday launched a Green Office Awareness Campaign, as part of a five-year strategic conservation plan it adopted in February this year, which will make it the first campus in Malaysia to achieve 'EcoCampus' status by 2017.
Vice Chancellor Professor Datuk Dr Mohd Harun Abdullah, when officiating at the launch held at the UMS Chancellory Building, said the university is fully ready to embrace environmental values and elements in all aspects of its daily operation.
The objective of the awareness campaign, he said, was to put greater emphasis on smart management of energy and other resources in the campus.
"We strongly believe that UMS as an IPT should be responsible in promoting and enhancing knowledge and awareness on environment protection, especially among its campus community. While we prosper economically, sometimes, we don't realize that the use of modern technology such as air-conditioners could contribute to pollution and global warming. As such, it is our hope that through this campaign, we will be able to inspire a change of attitude in everyone in UMS, towards better managing and utilizing energy," he said.
He added that smart consumption of energy and resources is not only in tandem with the university's effort in environment conservation but will also help reduce operation cost significantly.
UMS the biggest SESB consumer!
I blame that for wrongly design building and cooling system.


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Google Nexus 10 32GB P8110 Black
Samsung Google Nexus 10 32GB P8110 Black
263.9 x 177.6 x 8.9 mm (10.39 x 6.99 x 0.35 in)
603 g (1.33 lb)
Super PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
2560 x 1600 pixels, 10.1 inches (~299 ppi pixel density)
16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
NFC:
Yes, dual side
Yes, microUSB v2.0
Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection
Yes, 1080p@30fps
Yes, with stereo speakers
Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Exynos 5250
Dual-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A15
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Email, Push Email, IM, RSS
Yes, with GLONASS
SNS integration, HDMI port, MP4/H.264/DivX/WMV player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/WMA/FLAC player, Organizer, Image/video editor, Document viewer, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa, Voice memo, Predictive text input (Swype)
Non-removable Li-Po 9000 mAh battery
Up to 500 h
Up to 9 h (multimedia)
Samsung Kies 2.0
The Samsung Google Nexus 10 P8110 is a tablet with no GSM support, and a device that appeared on the market in November 2012. This tablet is characterized by a flawless 10.1 inch Super PLS TFT display, a primary camera of 5MP and 2 GB of RAM. The Google Nexus 10 P8110 will equally serve the business and leisure purposes of its users thanks to its powerful and efficient 1.7GHz dual core processor, and its Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system (upgradable to v4.3 (Jelly Bean)).The supported applications like the GPS support, SNS integration, TV out, dual side NFC connectivity, HDMI output, and various music and video players further round up this device to a complete whole.
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Http response containing Patient List Response View Model.
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2017 Audi Q5 Expert Review
Expert Review See below
Expert review written by the Kelley Blue Book vehicle review editorial team.
Editor's Overview
The 2017 Audi Q5 is a compact-luxury SUV with two personalities. There's the standard Q5, with a powerful and efficient 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, or you can opt for a powerful V6. Those seeking even more performance can upgrade to the Audi SQ5, a performance model with more than 350 horsepower.
You'll Like The 2017 Audi Q5 If...
The 2017 Audi Q5 and SQ5 offer the high-end features you expect from a luxury-crossover SUV in a package that's still compact and tidy and affordable for a European luxury brand, at least at the low end.
You May Not Like The 2017 Audi Q5 If...
"Affordable" is a relative term, and the Audi name isn't cheap. Other luxury-crossover SUVs in the $40,000-and-under price range include a loaded Acura RDX, and a host of premium-minded crossover SUVs, such as the surprisingly luxurious Nissan Murano.
The 2017 Audi Q5 sees a simplification of its lineup for its abbreviated model year, as an all-new model is coming in the spring. Still, 3.0T Prestige models get a 3-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles, Audi Drive Select and adaptive cruise control. There's also a new Black Optics package for SQ5 models.
While Audi has a well-deserved reputation for excellent interiors, the 2017 Q5 is an older vehicle, and the interior reflects some last-generation design compared with the new A4, or even the updated A3. Still, it's elegant and comfortable, with an emphasis on technology resulting in a bevy of buttons. Unlike many of its competitors, the Audi Q5 comes standard with leather, even on base models, and the 3-zone climate control will keep everyone comfortable. The knobs and dials surrounding the shift lever would look at home in a private jet, and the Q5's roomy rear seats fold in a flexible 40/20/40 arrangement.
There's no mistaking the 2017 Q5 for anything but an Audi. The massive trapezoidal grille, well-proportioned rear with twin tailpipes, and tidy dimensions all perfectly capture the Audi aesthetic. We particularly like the standard LED accents in the taillights and mirrors, and optional LED running lights in the headlights lend a modern touch. If the Q5 looks like a high-riding luxury-crossover SUV, that's because it is. With 7.9 inches of ground clearance there's enough space to tackle snow and dirt, but it's still low enough that day-to-day driving isn't accompanied by a long climb into the driver's seat.
The 2017 Audi Q5 splits the difference between the sporty BMW X3 and softer Lexus RX. Audi's Drive Select mode lets you pick among Comfort, Sport or a customizable in-between setting of your choosing, but none is as sporty as the BMW or as soft as the Lexus. It's a good compromise though, complemented by steering that's a little heavy at low speeds, but with good on-center feel on the highway. The diesel is gone this year (you probably saw the headlines), as is the hybrid, but the 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder, and two supercharged V6 engines have their unique charms. We're particularly fond of the V6 and its excellent low-end torque delivery. If you are looking for BMW levels of performance, the SQ5 offers a stiffer suspension backed up by impressive performance credentials.
Pricing Notes
The base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of a 2017 Audi Q5 2.0T starts at just below $42,000, including the $950 destination charge. Sounds good, and if you want no options and are happy with either black or white paint, you can keep the price there. The Q5 3.0T starts at about $47,300, while the SQ5 with its more powerful engine comes in at a few hundred more than $54,000. Options add up quickly, with even paint costing $575; you can quickly find yourself spending in the $60,000 range. Competitors range from the less expensive Acura RDX, to the similarly priced Infiniti QX60, to the more expensive Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz GLC and BMW X3. The KBB.com Fair Purchase Price will tell you what others in your area paid for their 2017 Audi Q5. Resale value is a strong point for the Q5, with the Audi being among the best in its class.
The 2017 Q5 Premium is the "base" model, and it comes standard with a power tailgate, xenon lighting package, leather seats, 18-inch 5-spoke wheels, 3-zone automatic climate control, 10-speaker audio system, and hill-descent control. Bluetooth is now on the standard-equipment list instead of optional, fixing a curious blind spot in a brand that prides itself on technology. Note that SQ5 models start at the Premium Plus level, which adds amenities like heated front seats, keyless entry and push-button start, iPod integration, auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a panoramic sunroof.
Notable Options
Start ticking option boxes and you can push the price of even the Q5 2.0T to nearly $50,000. The Technology package adds blind-spot detection and a navigation system, an interior upgrade includes a Nappa leather-clad instrument panel, plus a 14-speaker/505-watt Bang & Olufsen sound system and rear-seat entertainment package. You can also add adaptive cruise control, and high-tech systems with navigation, rearview camera and a 3G network that turns the Q5 into a rolling Wi-Fi hotspot. One cool must-have feature: a cup holder that will keep your drink warm or cold.
AUDI CONNECTWhile everyone has a sophisticated infotainment system these days, Audi Connect remains one of the best. Its sophisticated in-cabin tech system includes a Wi-Fi hotspot to service up to eight devices, Google maps with real-time traffic and news, and a simple interface. 4 CYLINDERS, 8 SPEEDSBase engines are often easy to overlook, but the 220-horsepower 4-cylinder in the 2017 Q5 2.0T comes connected to an excellent 8-speed automatic transmission and standard quattro all-wheel drive. It's a terrific and fuel-efficient combination.
There are only three engines available in the 2017 Q5 lineup. Standard is the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder turbo, which sends its 220 horsepower to all four wheels. The upgrade for the Q5 is a supercharged V6 that offers 272 horsepower. If that's not enough, the SQ5 offers a more highly tuned version of that V6 that puts out 354 horsepower, certainly more than enough to satisfy your speed lust. All Q5 and SQ5 models come with a sweet-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission with a manual shift mode, and quattro all-wheel drive is standard. Also standard: a requirement for premium fuel. Note that with the absence of the hybrid and diesel models, fuel economy is only so-so, particularly with V6 models. 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4220 horsepower @ 4,450-6,000 rpm258 lb-ft of torque @ 1,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/27 mpg 3.0-liter supercharged V6272 horsepower @ 4,780 rpm295 lb-ft of torque @ 2,150 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/26 mpg 3.0-liter supercharged V6 (SQ5)354 horsepower @ 6,000-6,500 rpm346 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000-4,500 rpmEPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/24 mpg Note: Due to changes in EPA testing to more effectively reflect real-world conditions, some 2017 models show slightly lower fuel-economy scores than their 2016 versions.
The 2017 Audi Q5 offers the kind of luxury, style and performance that we've come to expect from the German luxury manufacturer. With an all-new model coming sometime early in 2017, Audi has pared its lineup this year, dropping the hybrid model altogether. As for the diesel, well, you've probably seen the headlines. Regardless, the remaining 2017 Q5 luxury SUV lineup stays competitive against the likes of the Lexus RX, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Lincoln MKC and others. From the base-level and surprisingly affordable Q5 2.0T Premium to the 354-horsepower SQ5 performance model, there are spacious and versatile interiors, a comfortable and sporty ride, and styling that's unmistakably Audi.
Road Test Video Reviews
2017 Audi Q5 Owner Reviews
Amazing car, amazing speed and horsepower, not designed for a short person.
Problems - it comes with a cigarette lighter, which has blown the fuse that works my car charger multiple times. I advise to remove the cigarette lighter so it does not accidentally get pushed in and blow the fuse. The fuses are easy to replace, but hard to understand from the user manual. Performance - my favorite thing about m car, is it gets up and goes. I do not have to worry about pulling out in front of someone. Reliability - I have never had any problems with my car starting, stopping, or malfunctioning. Comfort - the seats are incredible, extremely adjustable to each individual. I HATE that they visors are very small, so if I am driving into the sun and have my seat lowered, to my comfortable setting, then I have to raise my seat or drive with the sun in my eyes. The visor should either be longer or have an extra visor inside to pull down for more sun protection. Features - I do not find anything on my car to be particularly special. I do know that there are some things that I feel were overlooked. The hatch has a 'net' that you can put items under to keep them from moving, but it does not work. it is designed to hold the items against the floor, but when you stop or accelerate, the items come out of one of the sides.
- Megan M
Very happy with my purchase!
Very reliable vehicle. Maintenance is relatively easy and scheduled at the dealership. My local dealership service is good and they provide a loaner vehicle which is very convenient and it is fun to try something new. The seats are very comfortable and I love it for even long trips. I travel a lot for work and always enjoy the ride in my q5. It also gets pretty good gas mileage. I probably average about 23 miles per gallon highway although I tend to drive over the speed limit. I have owned this vehicle for about eighteen months and so far have not had any issues. I am very happy with my purchase and intend to drive it as long as I possibly can!
- Caitlin N
My Audi Q5 is a very safe to drive and reliable vehicle!
I love, love, love my Audi Q5. When I got my first car, it was a VW Beetle; I loved that too - so much so that when it "died" after 12 years I bought another. Then, my brother became an Audi salesman. I was in heaven. I always liked the looks of Audis - and was pleased that Consumer Reports usually did too. I drove, and loved Audi A4s for my next 3 cars, but be because I am shorter than average was looking for a car where I would sit higher up to see better. Well, my last A4 was totalled by an inattentive driver and my wish came true. I got my dream vehicle, an Audi Q5, last December and couldn't be happier! No complaints at all!
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nom artistic de Higinia Tunon. Va ser una soprano spinto argentina.

Va estudiar amb Amanda Campodónico a Buenos Aires. Va viatjar a Itàlia per estudiar amb Vittorio Mortatti a Milà.

Va debutar en La Scala com a Anna en Loreley el 1915 i al Teatre Colón com a Micaela, Nedda, Inés a L'africana de Meyerbeer. Allà va cantar fins al 1939 més de 70 rols com Amelia, Donna Elvira, Marguerite, Elena, Lauretta, Mathilde, Debora i Jaele d'Ildebrando Pizzetti, Maria Egiziaca d'Ottorino Respighi, Castor i Polux de Rameau, Giulio Cesare de Malipiero, incloent òperes argentines com La leyenda del urutaú, La sangre de las guitarras, Ilsey Tucumán i Raquela de Felipe Boero, i l'òpera basca de Jesús Guridi Amaya.

Va tenir una important carrera a Argentina, Xile, Espanya i Itàlia on va cantar, entre altres papers, Leonora (Il trovatore), Madame Butterfly, Marguerite (Faust), Tosca, Lady Macbeth, Elisabeth (Tannhäuser), Maddalena, Desdemona, Mimì, Marina, Sieglinde, Santuzza, Wally, Aida, Amelia i Giulietta (Riccardo Zandonai).

Es va retirar el 1940, encara que va continuar donant recitals fins al 1946.

Es va dedicar a l'ensenyament: va ser professora de la soprano Àfrica de Reptis. Va dirigir l'Escuela de Arte Escénico del Teatro Colón.

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 Hina Spani - Recordings 1924-1931
 The Emi Record Of Singing Vol 3 - 1926-1939

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U.S.-U.K. Military Relations
2013-05-02T14:23:19-04:00https://images.c-span.org/Files/67c/20130502142317001_hd.jpgSecretary of Defense Chuck Hagel and British Defense Secretary Philip Hammond spoke to reporters about joint security interests.*They also responded to several questions about civil war in Syria, including abut suggestions that the U.S. arm Syrian rebel forces.
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In preparation of the new Open Enrollment season, we looked at the state of Spanish healthcare terminology in more detail. In researching 6 major organizations, both government and private, it can be confirmed that Spanish Healthcare Terminology is vastly complex and not always very consistent among different government and private organizations. Part 1 discussed the glossaries we researched. Part 2 discussed the usefulness of the glossaries available. This is Part 3 of our series on Healthcare Terminology for Healthcare Translations.
By bringing the different glossaries together into one overview, we get an idea of the consistency and quality of the information in Spanish that is being produced by these major healthcare organizations. Below are some examples of our findings.
Our work of harvesting existing healthcare translations and terminology produced a total of 775 English and Spanish terms that came from these glossaries and we compared these against our own glossaries and our industry knowledge. We can conclude that quite a lot of the basic language is well covered. Terms like network (RED), claim (RECLAMACIÓN), cost sharing (COSTO COMPARTIDO) and deductible are all in agreement. Coinsurance is is either coseguro or coaseguro and both are correct, but we prefer coseguro.
To illustrate the complexity of English and Spanish healthcare terminology, this overview merely explains 4 unique insurance concepts! Click to enlarge.
As the English terms from different organizations were compiled, the evidence of the complexity of healthcare coverage terminology was clear. Here is an example: Terms such as Lifetime Limit, Lifetime Maximum, Maximum Allowable Cost, Out-of-Pocket Limit and Maximum Out-of-Pocket costs could all mean the same without additional explanation. ACA uses Allowed Amount which seems to relate to Anthem's Allowable Charge. Both Anthem and ACA define 3 English synonyms for the same term and every one of them is different from the other organization!
Anthem uses Lifetime Maximum whereas the ACA site talks about Lifetime Limit. Anthem defines Maximum Out-of-Pocket (Máximo de gastos de bolsillo) as the most amount a member will ever need to pay for a covered service during a contract year, whereas the Department of Labor's standardized term is Out-of-Pocket Limit (Límite de gastos del bolsillo), whereas AFLAC uses Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Gasto máximo de su propio bolsillo). Finally, Maximum Allowable Cost does not have anything to do with medical expenses, but with reimbursement for prescriptions.
The result is that there are also quite a few Spanish terms available for the same insurance concept, dependent upon with whom you talk. The overview on the illustration above is the compilation of all terms we found to explain just 4 insurance concepts. Imagine the headache if you don't manage these terms consistently in benefit enrollment packages.
As much as we can assume that Proper names are standardized, this doesn't always seem to be the case in Spanish. We found many inconsistencies in translations of Government sponsored programs. Programs like Federally Qualified Health Center has three different translations among CMS, Medicare and Anthem. CMS and Medicaid don't seem to agree on the term for PACE (Program's for all-inclusive care for the elderly), even after CMS seems to have adjusted it in their 2016 Model Document glossaries to more closely match the Medicare term, but not exactly.
Not even ACA's (aka Obamacare) biggest private advocacy website can agree on the Spanish translation of the program.
Even the translation of Affordable Care Act cannot be agreed upon. ACA uses LEY DEL CUIDADO DE SALUD A BAJO PRECIO, whereas AFLAC uses ATENCIÓN MÉDICA A BAJO PRECIO. Both seem to highlight the idea that you can get healthcare at a low price (bajo precio). The more accurate and suggested translation is LEY DE CUIDADO DE SALUD ASEQUIBLE. However, the popularity of Healthcare.gov in Google seems to suggest that the ACA term may win it over as the more accurate program name. In this case, it may be best to refer to the ACA as it is provided by the program even though we have found many different translations.
Worker's Compensation is a fairly standard program offered in health plans, but we found that ACA uses both SEGURO DE ACCIDENTES DEL TRABAJO and COMPENSACIÓN AL TRABAJADOR. CMS seems to agree with the first term, whereas Medicare uses COMPENSACIÓN LABORAL. We actually prefer to use SEGURO POR RIESGOS DEL TRABAJO as this is a well understood term in most countries. The preference over one term over the other also seems to be related to regional differences that cannot always be avoided.
As a final example, HIPAA has different translations for both portability (TRANSPORTABILIDAD vs PORTABILIDAD) and accountability (RESPONSABILIDAD, which is the correct term, but we also found CONTABILIDAD which means accounting/bookkeeping, not accountability). Portabilidad and Transportabilidad are terms that are very similar, but our preference is to use Transportabilidad. This term describes better the TITLE I provision to allow easy portability of health plans from the old employer to the new one or in case of loss of a job. LEY DE TRANSPORTABILIDAD Y RESPONSABILIDAD DE SEGUROS DE SALUD would be our choice of wording.
Much of the remaining variability is minor and often contains synonyms. We found many terms where word order seems to differ, but at least the terms are consistent. Physical therapy in CMS documents is referred to as TERAPIA FÍSICA whereas Medicare calls it FISIOTERAPIA; both are correct. Preauthorization is also known as prior authorization. Some seem to use AUTORIZACIÓN PREVIA, others use PREAUTORIZACIÓN or both. Inpatient is either CUIDADO INTERNO or PACIENTE INTERNO, where the object is either the care or the patient.
Finally, some terms are more appropriate than others depending on regional preferences. A good example is the term Disability. The term DISCAPACIDAD that Anthem is using is generally considered a socially more acceptable term over the word INCAPACIDAD that ACA uses, although there is some regional variation of the preference. These regional preferences also make total unification of healthcare terms more difficult as the United States tends to follow the preferences in demographics of the population. In general, that means that States in the west and southwest typically tend to have a Mexican preference, whereas States on the east coast tend to prefer influences from Puerto Rico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic. So while we have found that there are inconsistencies for terminology in English, the inconsistencies in published Spanish healthcare translations is even greater.
You can see our overview of services we provide in healthcare translations here.
Read on in our 4th part conclusion on this study in healthcare terminology.


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Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa during the EFL Sky Bet Championship match between Millwall and Leeds United at The Den, London, England on 15 September 2018.
Leeds United in bid for Carlisle United man.
As reported recently on The72, Leeds United are chasing Carlisle United winger Liam McCarron. Reports on FLW now suggest that a bid has indeed been placed for the player.
League two side Carlisle United have today they've confirmed that they've received a bid for their talented winger Liam McCarron, but that they are also talking to an unknown Premier League club regarding a potential transfer.
Carlisle fans at Tranmere
It was thought that Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds were looking at the possibility of signing the 18-year-old winger but the emergence of Premier League interest may just have thrown a spanner in the works.
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David Holsworth, DoF at Carlisle, said:
"We have had bids from a Championship club and had conversations with a Premier League club regarding Liam. That is ongoing."
Adding, in recognition of a League Two sides position in such a matter,
"When I came to the club, having spoken to the board and sponsors about what we were trying to build, I said we must recognise our youth department is key to having legs for the club and bringing through young players.
"Liam is someone I recognised we had to make sure we had under contract."
"When we gave him a three-year contract, it was based on the ambition of making sure this club was looked after in terms of compensation, if a big club recognised what the potential of the boy could be.
"If a club does come through the door now, they've got to pay the amount we feel in terms of compensation and for the potential [he has]going forward, whether that's Premier League, Championship and beyond."
Shrewd business by the Carlisle director and a huge opportunity for the young man to progress his career.
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Netfilx, one of the few .com companies to survive the blow out and keep going strong. Being as nerdy as I tend to be at times, I'm suprised that I didn't get into the service until just a few months ago.
I thought it might be a hard sell to Jess, but I think her friends at work did a better job of selling her on it than I ever could have. So we signed up a few months ago. Started a queue, and now with 50 movies or so in it and more that could be tossed in, it's great.
It's been a great way to pick up older classics (Hitchcock, Kirosawa), foreign and fun newer movies. Not to make this a cheesy ad for Netflix, but I like the ability to find obscure movies and keep them until I actually have a chance to watch them (I have had Kirosawa's Rashamon for a month and a half now).
Busy – But links to make up for it!
So I havn't been trying to negelect the site. Though life has been a busy mess it seems. Good things: Red Sox's are in the ALCS, but are down 0-2 as of today (Thursday).
– William Gibson is back and blogging. For those who don't know who he is, I posted about him a couple of months ago. He used to blog and stopped because it interfered with his writing process. Apparently he's back at it though.
– Here we have a comparison of all of the changes Lucas made to the new versions of Star Wars on DVD. Some I'm happy with, but still I'll never believe that Greedo shot first. Read the article for insite.
– Now this is good: supposed query letters from actuall scriptwriters looking to get their "idea" made. Priceless.
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I watched The Philadelphia Story last night with my wife. Since the movie makes my wife's "top 5 movies of all time" list, it was a must watch movie. I've always wanted to see the movie anyways with it being on the AFI's top 100 list, and I am slowly progressing through that list of movies (I'm making good headway).
Jimmy Stewart has always been a favorite actor of mine. The guy who never quite gets "it" but you are always rooting for him. Stewart was by far the best part of the film. Katharine Hepburn on the other hand tends to annoy me in movies. I don't see her as belivable or credible as a character at all, but that's flowed over into other movies of her's as well (i.e. The African Queen). The rest of the supporting cast and Carey Grant did an excellent job.
When I see lists of old movies and hear about how good they are, I tend to not really belive that they are that good. Maybe it's that I don't think that some 60 year old movie can really hold me the way a more modern movie can. I've been finding that pleasantly wrong. With my wife I've been starting to buy and watch older movies like "All About Eve" and "Funny Face". These movies entertain, without having to resort to blowing up a building. The feelings and emotions carry the same weight all these years later.
Problem is I want to start buying them left and right. With the Criterion Collection and the Fox Studio Classics, and their infernal numbering system that makes you want to have a complete set, and other major studio releases of Hitchcock classics and other director and star driven movies of old, I'm on a classic movie kick. Nice part is, I can somewhat justify getting the movies from time to time, with the wife loving them already, she'll want to own them, right?
I was reading an article on "The Terminal" where it was speaking about how Spielberg and Hanks both work well together, and it mentioned Dreamworks SKG, where Spielberg was the "S" in SKG. I couldn't remember who the K or the G were (Jeff Katzenberg and David Geffen for those who care), so in finding the Dreamworks website, I found out about Shark Tale.
Putting aside any similarity to another fish movie, it made clear to me again the differences in Dreamwork's style of animated film and Pixar's style.
Completly different marketing stratagies, and also different goals as a movie.
Dreamworks has it's focus on it's talent that it brings into it's movies. It wants the stars names to drive you to see it. Go for the stars, and it's a bonus that the movie might be good. Pixar on the other hand is so story driven that it's the characters that matter much more than the actor that plays them. Not to say they don't get top rate talent, and that they don't push them, but for an example see the latest trailer for "The Incredibles," the latest Pixar movie coming soon. Do ever really get to see who is actually playing these characters? No, it's focus is on the creators of these great stories that you remember, and the quirky new one they have created, not Will Smith as a fish!
This isn't to say that I don't like Shrek. It was a fun movie, and I will probably watch it again someday. Sure I'll also see Shrek 2 and possibly even this new Shark Tale movie. For me, at the end of the day I care more about what happens in Pixar movies and where the characters end up when the movie is over. For some people, it's different, and that is why Dreamwork's movies do so well in the market.


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Tennessee GOP House speaker to resign amid scandal over inappropriate messages
Posted 2:14 PM, May 21, 2019, by CNN Wire
Tennessee's Republican House speaker announced that he will resign from his role following reports he and his former chief of staff used racist and sexually explicit language in text messages.
Tennessee's Republican House speaker announced Tuesday that he will resign from his role following reports he and his former chief of staff used racist and sexually explicit language in text messages.
"When I return to town on June 3, I will meet with Caucus leadership to determine the best date for me to resign as Speaker so that I can help facilitate a smooth transition," House Speaker Glen Casada said in a statement.
Casada had resisted pressure to step down over a scandal surrounding his former chief of staff, Cade Cothren, who resigned earlier this month. Local media reports said Cothren sent racist text messages, attempted to frame a protester and sent sexually explicit messages to interns. Casada had defended Cothren in interviews and dismissed his own participation in sexual and derogatory messages with Cothren as "locker room talk," employing a phrase used by President Donald Trump used to describe his vulgar language in the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape.
Earlier this month, the House Democratic Caucus demanded that Casada leave office, calling his actions "unbecoming and disrespectful." On Monday, the Tennessee House Republican caucus approved in a closed-door meeting a "no confidence" resolution, according to CNN affiliate WKRN-TV.
"There is no place in either the House Republican Caucus, in the House, or in the Legislature, or in anywhere in which any type of sexist, or racist, or inappropriate remarks are going to be permitted," Majority Caucus chairman Rep. William Lamberth told reporters after the 45-24 vote done by secret ballot. "And I think that has been stated very clearly by this caucus today, is that regardless of how long ago, regardless of what the behavior is, we take these type of allegations very, very seriously."
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Emerging from the meeting, Casada said he was "disappointed" in the caucus' vote but appeared unwilling to step down.
"I will work the next few months to regain the confidence of my colleagues so we can continue to build on the historic conservative accomplishments of this legislative session," Casada said in a statement at the time.
In the wake of the vote, Republican Gov. Bill Lee said he was prepared to call a special session if Casada didn't resign.
The state's Republican Party chair called the circumstances surrounding Casada a "distraction" from the "great accomplishments" of the state legislature and Lee.
"The vote of no confidence by the Republican caucus sends a clear message; it is time for the Speaker to heed the advice of the majority of his fellow legislators and step down from his position of leadership and allow someone else to begin the process of restoring the trust of all Tennesseans," party chairman Scott Golden said in a statement Monday.
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Linux News Today: GNOME 3.22 "Karlsruhe" Desktop Environment to Be Released on September 21, 2016
On March 22, 2016, GNOME developer Andre Klapper published a draft release schedule for the next major version of the GNOME desktop environment, version 3.22.
The release schedule has been posted a day before the launch of GNOME 3.20, which hit the streets on March 23, as expected, bringing dozens of goodies for fans of the open-source desktop environment for GNU/Linux operating systems. GNOME 3.20 will make its way into the software repositories of various distributions in the coming weeks or months.
And before we give you any details about when GNOME 3.22 will be released and other important dates from its release schedule, we want to mention the fact that it is amazing to see such dedication for an open-source project, as GNOME 3.20 has not even hit the repos of the most popular distros and the team is already planning on the next major version.
Now, according to draft release schedule for GNOME 3.22, it looks like GNOME 3.20 will have a first point release, GNOME 3.20.1, on April 13, and a second point release, GNOME 3.20.2, on May 11, 2016. During this time, the development cycle of GNOME 3.22 will start with the first milestone, GNOME 3.21.1, which should be seeded to testers on April 27.
GNOME 3.22 arrives September 21, 2016
Then, the second milestone, GNOME 3.21.2, will be released on May 25, followed by the third one, GNOME 3.21.3 on June 22, and the fourth one, GNOME 3.21.4 on July 20, 2016. The first Beta build of GNOME 3.22 should be ready for public testing on August 17, right after the annual GUADEC conference, which takes place August 12 – 14 in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Continuing, the second Beta build of GNOME 3.22 is currently scheduled for release on August 31, and the RC (Release Candidate) might land around the date of September 14. The final release of the GNOME 3.22 desktop environment is planned for September 21, 2016, and its first point release, GNOME 3.22.1, for October 12. GNOME 3.22 will be dubbed "Karlsruhe," after the host city of the GUADEC conference.
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Q: How many real roots does the equation $e^x-x^2=0$ have? How many real roots does the equation  $e^x-x^2=0$ have?
I can see from wolfram that the curve cuts X-axis only once. How do you go about solving it?

A: $f(x) = e^x - x^2$
$f'(x) = e^x - 2x$
We will find the critical values of $f'(x)$.
$f''(x) = e^x - 2 = 0 \implies e^x = 2 \implies x = ln(2)$.
Thus, $x = ln(2)$ is the only critical point of $f'(x)$.
$f'''(x) = e^x > 0$ that means this critical point is local minimum of $f'(x)$.
$f'( ln(2) ) = 0.61371xxxx > 0$. That is $f'(x)$ is always positive.
Now, it means $f(x)$ is always increasing. Now choose 2 $x$ values that gives negative and positive results respectively, and conclude that $f(x)$ hhas 1 root.
You can pick $x = -1$ and $x = 1$.

A: Let $f(x) = e^x-x^2$.
$$\lim_{x \to - \infty} e^x-x^2 =- \infty$$
$$\lim_{x \to + \infty} e^x-x^2 =+ \infty$$
Since $f$ is continuous, by the Intermediate Value Theorem, it has a root, say $a$. Assume for a contradiction that it has another root, say $b$.
The derivative of the function $e^x-2x$ is positive for every $x$.
Now since $f$ is continuous and differentiable, and since $f(a)=f(b)$, by Rolle's theorem, there must exist a point $c \in [a,b]$ such that $f'(c)=0$. This contradicts with the fact that the derivative is always positive.
Hence there is one and only one root.

A: Observe that the real root of $\mathrm e^x=x^2$ is the real root of
$$
-\frac{x}{2}\mathrm e^{-\frac{x}{2}}=\frac{1}{2}
$$
In this way you can use the Lambert-W function to find
$$
-\frac{x}{2}=\mathrm W\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)\Longleftrightarrow x = -2\mathrm W\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)
$$

A: The equation is equivalent to
$$(e^{x/2}+x)(e^{x/2}-x)=0, $$ which splits in two equations.
The derivatives of the factors are
$$\frac12e^{x/2}+1,\frac12e^{x/2}-1$$ and the second one cancels for $x=\ln(4)$, corresponding to a positive minimum.
So the function is monotonous, ranges from $-\infty$ to $\infty$ and has exactly one root, which Newton will find.

A: The equation is equivalent to $x=\log(x^2)=2\log|x|$, since clearly $0$ is not a solution.
Consider the function $f(x)=x-2\log|x|$, defined over $(-\infty,0)\cup(0,\infty)$.
We have
$$
\lim_{x\to-\infty}f(x)=-\infty,
\qquad
\lim_{x\to0^-}f(x)=\infty,
\qquad
\lim_{x\to0^+}f(x)=\infty,
\qquad
\lim_{x\to\infty}f(x)=\infty
$$
Since
$$
f'(x)=1-\frac{2}{x}
$$
we see that

*

*$f$ is increasing on $(-\infty,0)$

*$f$ is decreasing on $(0,2]$

*$f$ is increasing on $[2,\infty)$
Since $f(2)=2-2\log2=2\log(e/2)>0$, the function has only one zero in the interval $(-\infty,0)$.
We can see that $f(-1)=-1<0$ and $f(-1/e)=(2e-1)/e>0$, so the solution is in the interval $(-1,-1/e)$.
In order to approximate the solution, we can consider $e^{-t}=t^2$, so we know it has a solution in $(1/e,1)$ and is equivalent to $t=e^{-t/2}$. Start from $t_0=1$ and set $t_{n+1}=e^{-t_n/2}$:
\begin{align}
t_0 &\approx 1 \\
t_1 &\approx 0.60653065971263342360 \\
t_2 &\approx 0.73840314997473098227 \\
t_3 &\approx 0.69128605042815203850 \\
t_4 &\approx 0.70776509631000072225 \\
t_5 &\approx 0.70195740870661861932 \\
t_6 &\approx 0.70399874580455007389 \\
t_7 &\approx 0.70328056300184371563 \\
t_8 &\approx 0.70353315035301525787 \\
t_9 &\approx 0.70344430417603395705
\end{align}
so an approximate value for the solution of the original equation is $-0.703$. Indeed $\exp(-0.703)-(0.703)^2\approx0.00088878$.

A: In addition to everyone here, I note that not only is the root of the given function found to be $x=-2W\left(\frac12\right)$, but it is more specifically
$$x=-2W_k\left(\frac12\right)$$
Where $k$ denotes the branches of the Lambert W function.  We note simply from graphing that the only real value is given when $k=0$.  All other branches produce complex numbers, so the amount of real roots is one.

A: There's only one real root. The original equation is equivalent to $e^x=x^2$.
For nonnegative values of $x$ function $e^x$ always has bigger value than $x^2$. (Derivative of $e^x$ is $e^x$, derivative of $x^2$ is $2x$. Therefore for nonnegative values $e^x$ grows faster then $x^2$ because of bigger of derivative). And for $x=0$ exponential function already has bigger value.)
If $x$ is negative, then $x^2$ is decreasing and $e^x$ is increasing; also for some value, for example, $-10$, $e^x<x^2$.
(Or simply sketch graphs of both functions.)
Therefore there is one real root. To get approximations of it you can use some numerical method. For example, dividing segment with root in two parts and repeating the process with part which has the root.

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The University is recognised by UGC (University Grants Commission) and is a member of AIU (Association of Indian Universities). PDPU has also been awarded Scientific & Industrial Research Organization (SIRO) recognition by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
The university has five schools, located on the same campus. The schools include the School of Petroleum Technology, School of Technology, School of Petroleum Management, School of Solar Energy, and School of Liberal Studies. The Director General of PDPU is Dr. HB Raghavendra. The President of University Board of Governors is Dr. Mukesh Ambani and the Chairman of the Standing Committee is Shri DJ Pandian, IAS, Government of Gujarat.
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Paul O'Connor, Financial Inclusion Advisor - England and Wales, discusses the CIH report on Improving financial inclusion and capability in social housing.
How well people manage money makes a tremendous difference to their lives, no matter how much or little they have. In these challenging economic times, being able to manage money well is a skill we all need, whatever our circumstances.
Research has shown that 60% of those who are financially excluded are resident in social housing. CIH has long championed the role of housing providers to promote financial inclusion amongst their tenants, and many housing providers are now integrating financial inclusion and financial capability work into their day-to-day housing management.
Over the past two years, CIH has been implementing a project generously funded and supported by the Money Advice Service and Barclays. The project enabled myself and my colleague, Ken Dow, to act as Financial Inclusion Advisors supporting over 250 housing organisations to help thousands of residents affected by the economic downturn.
The outcomes of this project are summarised in a report published today, which is available free on our website. The report, Improving financial inclusion and capability in social housing, shares the lessons we have learned in developing this work and some key case studies from the project.
I was invited to speak at a Housemark event in London yesterday and met with a number of finance directors, income managers and performance improvement officers. We discussed some of the challenges the sector faces around welfare reform and cuts to publicly funded support services and considered what housing can do to ease the pressure on our tenants. Although funding and resources tend to dictate what support you can provide above the normal core housing management services, there are some practical ways in which you can tweak what you already do and that can have a real impact.
I heard about housing providers who have mapped their local support services, put this information in a booklet with other information about the costs of their tenancy, and provided it for all new tenants. One housing provider at the event told me about how they support their local credit union by allowing it to operate out of their offices once a week, others have worked with their local CAB to train their new first time tenants to manage their money better, and one housing provider uses their gas safety engineers to get key messages out to tenants they visit including shopping around for cheap gas and electric, the benefits of signing up for low costs home contents insurance and the benefits of joining their local credit union. Some of the best work I've been involved with has required little extra resource, taking a whole organisational approach to financial inclusion and early intervention and working closely with partner agencies are key factors in the success.
Working on this project has made it clear to me that the challenges faced by the sector are increasing. It is estimated that due to immediate changes to the benefit system, more than half a million tenants will face benefit cuts of £10 per week or more, which could have a dramatic effect on their financial situation. The long-term plan to introduce a 'universal credit' – reducing the current range of benefits to a single payment – will also have major implications for claimants, the social housing sector, and advice and support services.
The project found that as well as the benefits for individual residents and wider communities that financial inclusion work can bring, there is a strong business case for housing providers to engage in this work. Tenants with more money in their pocket are more able to sustain their tenancies. Landlords in turn are likely to see lower rent arrears. These are compelling benefits in themselves, but research also finds that being more savvy with money is linked to greater wellbeing, and suffering less anxiety and depression. When people take steps to manage money better, they can live better too.
Find out more about CIH's financial inclusion work, including the new Income and Inclusion Service here.


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Kyle Rittenhouse murder trial spotlighting 'vast divide' in our nation: Ron Johnson
The Kyle Rittenhouse trial lives on another day as the jury extends deliberations and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., described how the media's split take on the case draws attention to current division in America on "Fox News Primetime."
"What this trial has just highlighted is this vast divide in this nation," he said. "President Biden in his inauguration speech said his primary goal was to unify and heal this nation. He has not accomplished that goal. I wish he would have."
Johnson described the Rittenhouse trial as "bizarre in so many ways," including the discrepancies between media coverage.
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"You watch the coverage, for example, on Fox vs. the coverages on CNN and MSNBC, it's like two totally different trials," he said. "How can people take a look at the same reality and come away with such different versions of it?"
Kyle Rittenhouse, center, enters the courtroom with his attorneys Mark Richards, left, and Corey Chirafisi for a meeting called by Judge Bruce Schroeder at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., on Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Sean Krajacic/The Kenosha News via AP, Pool)
The Wisconsin Republican shared his concern for jury intimidation after an MSNBC reporter was banned from trial re-entry for reportedly following their bus and as protesters continue rowdy behavior outside the courtroom.
"This is not the way our justice system ought to work," he said. "Judges shouldn't be threatened. Juries shouldn't be threatened. There shouldn't be intimidation."
"Could you blame them if they feel intimidated?" he asked. "They're going to take the extra time and maybe factor that intimidation, those potential threats, in their decision? That's what concerns me."
Meanwhile, Johnson argued that the case should've never happened in the first place if it weren't for Gov. Tony Evers and Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes "inciting" riots last summer.
"They've been completely irresponsible," he said. "We never should've had the riots, not multiple nights of them, had they acted responsibly back in 2020."
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