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THE recent results of five State Assembly elections have not just thrown up a loss for the BJP. It has done more. It has brought a personal triumph for Rahul Gandhi. It is now common knowledge that there was a massive hate and ridiculing campaign, both paid and otherwise, by massive teams on social, print and digital media targeting the Congress president.
This went to the extent of suppressing anti-BJP media, buying other media and hiring trolls to target anti-BJP activists. The latter has exceeded all norms of decent behaviour. With key BJP leaders themselves admitting the BJP came to power unexpectedly and actually had no inkling on running the country, they used their entire resources on the maligning campaign.
With almost every WhatsApp-user bitten with the bug to "forward after reading" the maligning Rahul Gandhi and Congress campaign surpassed all former known propaganda. Despite all this, with many in the Congress themselves silent, the Congress president kept on fighting and has now been vindicated.
Dynasty politics is to be condemned. There are many capable leaders outside the Nehru family. However, these leaders should not look just for a baton change when they are on top, but must prove their mettle when things are down. Now was a good time to prove themselves: Yet they preferred to let their president absorb all the flak.
The last time Congress was defeated by the BJP it was only Sonia Gandhi who could really rally the people and wrest back power to finally even forgoing the PM seat. The report card of the BJP is all red and the country has suffered on all fronts including economic. Indian cannot afford the same mistake in 2019.
THE invincibility of Narendra Modi has been shattered, as his allure in the eyes of the common man has dimmed considerably having been rebuffed in Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. A much more matured Rahul Gandhi has arrived on the scene to stake his claim to be the next prime minister of India with a resounding performance, by beating the incumbent BJP in the three states despite the incumbency advantage and BJP having wielded money and muscle power that was rejected by the people of India.
Mamta Banerjee's address to the nation that an economic emergency should be clamped down in India is an ominous sign. The much touted economic revival of India is just a myth with public sector banks and public sector units showing a drastically downward trend in profitability. Even Urjit Patel's submission of resignation as RBI governor nine months before the end of his tenure is an indication of his dissatisfaction at the way the govt has been forcing the RBI to play to its tunes.
It's a clear message that all is not well in the financial management of India. The drastic fall of the stock market in India too has sent shivers down the spines of foreign institutional investors and as Christmas time approaches it seems that a net outflow of foreign investment will also follow.
Besides on the day of counting the rupee depreciated a massive 110 paise, before recovering partially, and portents bad times to come. Rahul Gandhi can calm economic fears by announcing measures to bring a much needed accountability and responsibility, coupled with much needed integrity that is lacking. It seems as if Narendra Modi's role as a good orator, short on action for the benefits of the masses, is now coming to an end. India needs a steady hand to guide its flailing fortunes.
Voters have given a triple talaq to BJP in the just concluded assembly polls. Now the top two BJP guys should take the blame for the loss, just like they used to take the credit for success. Development and only development matters to voters and not stupid regressive, divisive issues. The PM may be semi-literate but the voters of today are not. The assembly results are the proof!
WHO appointed Urjit Patel? Narendra Modi. Why did Raghu Ram Rajan step down? Because Modi and his govt would not act against NPA companies. And also because draconian demonetization was being planned.
Why did deputy RBI governor Viral Acharya raise the issue of Section 7 of RBI Act and warn the govt? Because govt wanted to step in and take over the reserves of `10,00,000 plus crore lying with RBI and use them to plug NPAs. Why does the govt want all this money? Because banks have been rendered empty and the `4,00,000 crore windfall gain from demonetization never happened.
Why are companies declaring NPAs? Because their businesses failed due to the failing economy.
But is the economy not doing very well under Modi? If that was the case, there was no need to take over RBI reserves. The story about the economy doing well is a fake story like everything else told to you by Modi.
What triggered this takeover bid of RBI reserves? Because many companies were declaring NPAs and the biggest shock came when IL&FS declared (officially) an NPA of `90,000 crore. And none of the directors were arrested.
But why take over RBI reserves when it had already paid a dividend of `58,000 crores for the last fiscal? Because that was not enough to fill the holes created by businessmen who lost money.
Why does the govt require so much money? Because GST has failed. From the expected collection of `1,30,000 crore per month, it is only collecting `90,000 to `1,00,000 crore with `30,000 crore going back as refunds. Every month there has been a deficit of `30,000 crore on average.
Why has GST collection fallen? Because it has been declared by IMF as the most complex form of taxation in the world and Indian businessmen have found ways to avoid it. Also business volume has fallen as the economy has failed.
Why has business volume fallen? If you withdraw 83% of blood of an economy for two months and then take six months to pump back the blood, you can't expect the person to get up and start running as if nothing had happened. Demonetization was such a blunder. It killed the economy and India lost 2% of GDP, which is approximately `3,00,000 crore. And the losses continue.
What is the immediate danger? Telecom sector, that has seen mergers now has three players, Airtel, Vodafone Idea Ltd and Jio and all three are bleeding. Telecom sector is sitting on `8,00,000 crore possible NPA as estimated by SBI internal report with was later suppressed.
What about the GDP figures that show NDA-2 doing better than UPA-2? Former CEA has already spoken on this and revealed how the Niti Aayog changed the figures and how to make NDA-2 look better they made UPA-2 look bad. They just drew a bigger line next to the UPA-2 line.
Who is responsible for all this mess? Of course Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru is responsible for all this mess and his family. They have not allowed Modi to do anything in the last 56 months. Had Sardar Patel been the first prime minister, none of this might have happened.
Who should resign? That's a stupid question!!! Of course Sonia Gandhi should resign and Rahul Gandhi should resign as Congress president and Modi should be given a free hand with the `10,00,000 crore RBI reserves.
Who should you vote for in 2019? Of course Narendra Modi, because he is the 11th incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is the saviour of Hindus. He is the only person on the face of earth who can teach Muslims a lesson. He is the only person in India who can protect the cow. He is the only person in India who can take care of the poor, marginal soldiers and veterans. He is the only person in India who can build the Ram Mandir. He is the only person on earth who left behind his wife and family and even his mother and the only person who himself lives on 10 acres of prime property, protected by five layers of security, while his 90 plus years old mother stands in bank queues to withdraw `4,000 as per demonetization rules along with a camera crew. He is the only PM who has travelled the world and done so many town hall and rockstar type shows. He does Mann-Ki-Baat every month on radio and it is broadcast on television too. He is the only person who can buy 36 jets instead of 126 jets by paying the same price and convince you without giving you any data that 36 > 126 and he has in fact saved money for the nation and yet managed to give `30,000 crore to friend Anil Ambani.
Because there is no other idiot in the whole country who is more qualified than him with his MA in "entire political science" and a missing BA. Now how dare you think of voting for anyone else?
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WinSport's award-winning summer camps offer children unforgettable memories during the week they spend with our qualified instructors.
But like any new experience, an unfamiliar environment can create some anxiety for both campers and their parents in the early days of camp drop-off. It's called separation anxiety and luckily, there are some simple tips you can follow to make sure the first day at camp is the best it can be for both campers and mom and dad.
WinSport 's award winning summer camps offer children a unique outdoor experience.
Erin Rennison is a team lead for summer camps. She says it's important parents prepare their child for camp before checking in on the first day.
Erin also says it's important to have a conversation about any fears your child might have and to let them know the instructor will always do everything they can to make the child feel welcome and comfortable at camp.
Michelle Mungar Lumley's six-year-old son Brayden participated in Sport & Adventure and Hockey camp last year and says parents can get their children engaged the night before camp to reduce any anxiety they may have.
At this point, your child should feel engaged, excited and have a general sense of what to expect at the first day of camp. Now it gets really exciting – arriving to WinSport for their check-in where they get to meet their camp instructor.
As you know, your child can go from excited to nervous in a flash. Mia Giffen, a camp team lead says if your child becomes anxious, it's important to remind them of similar of situations in which they were dropped off by their parents.
Kristie Pshyk's nine-year-old daughter Hailey participated in girls-only Mountain Bike and Sport and Adventure summer camps. She says parents can also experience separation anxiety, but that it's important not to show it.
Talk to your child about camp. Get them excited about the activities and friends they will meet. Take out the scary unknown aspects of camps and create excitement before they go.
Talk about what types of activities the child will be doing at camp, emphasizing the fun that they will have.
During check in on day one, have a brief conversation with your child and his/her instructor. This conversation will help set the tone and relationship between them.
When dropping off your child, talk to their Instructor and junior instructor. Show your child their group is a safe space.
Show your child the schedule for the week and point out the activities that you know they enjoy.
If possible, make good byes short so your child can quickly get acquainted with the atmosphere, instructor and fellow campers.


Extended Day at Lab provides opportunities for your child to connect with friends, discover and develop interests, and relax before and after school. Extended Day is designed to provide students with constructive, intentional, and meaningful opportunities to engage socially with one another, creatively with materials and concepts, and civically in the life of the Schools and community. Extended Day brings all of this to life within the familiar and enriching school environment you have chosen for your child. To learn more about our program, please review our 2018–19 Extended Day Policies and Procedures as well as our Grades N–2 Program Handbook and Lower and Middle School Program Handbook.
For our youngest students, Extended Day focuses on helping children develop a sense of belonging, find their own unique voice, and explore, while relaxing in the comfort of a familiar, nurturing community. Extended Day uses a Reggio Emilia approach to our work with nursery and kindergarten students in our Daily Programs which include Early Day, Bridge, and Late Day. Special Classes are also available and offer students a chance to try out new activities or practice familiar ones.
Extended Day provides a number of registration options to meet predictable, year-long schedules as well as unpredictable emergency events and everything in between. A description of the various types of registration options is listed below.
Annual Registration (Daily Programs only)—Annual registration is available for a set of 5-Day Daily Programs during the open registration period beginning in the summer. Annual registration provides families with a 10% discount compared to registering for September, Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms separately. Annual registration are non-refundable and non-transferable. The annual registration option provides families with predictable schedules and the ease of knowing registration is taken care of for the duration of the year.
September Term Registration (Daily Programs only)—Given the special schedule for many families during the first month of school, Extended Day has a separate registration term. for the month of September. Open registration for September Term takes place in August.
Fall, Winter, or Spring Term Daily Program/Special Class Registration—In the months preceding the start of each quarter, Extended Day opens registration for Daily Programs (Early Day, Bridge, Late Day, ExploreLab and MS Post) and Special Classes during an open registration period. Special Classes only run during these three terms and may be taken alone or may be combined with Daily Program registration.
Early Day provides a comfortable transition into the school day for nursery through second grade students at Earl Shapiro Hall. The program begins at 7:30 a.m., offers a nutritious breakfast, and escorts students to their classrooms on time by 8:15 am.
Late Day is available to nursery and kindergarten students who need care extended until 3:30 (W, F), 4:30, or 5:30 p.m. Late Day groups have snack, play, engage with stories, and explore their many interests. Late Day is a tremendous opportunity for children to create new friendships and solidify old ones.
Bridge is available to nursery and kindergarten students who would like to align their school dismissal schedule with an older sibling's or simply need a later dismissal. Bridge offers one hour of care Monday through Thursday. In most cases, nursery students may nap during Bridge, and all students will be offered a nutritious snack, as well as time to play with friends before heading home.
Special Classes are enrichment opportunities offered for kindergarten and nursery 4 students on a term basis. These require separate registration.
In Extended Day, first and second grade students connect with friends, discover and develop their passions, move and calm their bodies, and enjoy the outdoors. Lab's first and second grade students can participate in Early Day, Late Day, and a large and varying set of Special Classes that appeal to students' interests and talents.
In Late Day, we support and encourage our first and second grade students' industrious nature by bringing their interests to life through music and art workshops, student-driven projects, maker space work, and the opportunity to move their bodies in play. Late Day is a tremendous opportunity for children to create new friendships and solidify old ones. Late Day is available from the end of the school day until 3:30 (W, F), 4:30, or 5:30 p.m. each day.
First and second grade students are eager to try and test their interests and talents in a multitude of different areas. Special Classes provide a perfect opportunity to explore within the comfortable educational surrounding so familiar to them. Special Class enrichment opportunities are offered on a term basis. These require separate registration.
In our ExploreLab program, our third, fourth, and fifth grade students can work on homework, relax with friends, explore new and familiar interests, and play. They can also discover and delve into activities with our many and rotating Special Class options.
Our ExploreLab program consists of several different types of activities including time for homework, outdoor play, arts and crafts, cooking, makerspace work, computer lab, and other rotating options. Programs run until 3:30 (W,F), 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. ExploreLab is a tremendous opportunity for students to create new friendships and solidify old ones.
Having refined some of their interests but still eager to try new ones, the Lower School students can select from a combination of familiar and new Special Classes. Special Classes are offered on a term basis. These require separate registration.
In our MS Post program, following time for homework our sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students can try any number of interesting pursuits including service work, cooking projects, pick-up basketball, or creating and playing games.
The MS Post program runs daily from the end of the school day until 5:30 p.m. each day. Students can work quietly or in teams on their academics, as well as try any number of activities that will allow students to find their voice and express themselves.
The Laboratory Schools Extended Day Program is accepting applications for part-time Extended Day Teaching Interns and Assistants.
A Teaching Fellowship in Extended Day is a year-long assignment in which an education professional works with a specific grade level to implement an enriching and engaging after school curriculum. Read about the Early Childhood Fellowship and the Lower/Middle School Fellowship.
An Extended Day Assistant is a part-time position that supports the after-school program in several different capacities.
Interested parties can learn more about Extended Day by clicking here. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to our Extended Day administration.


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Gloria – piosenka rockowej grupy U2, pochodząca z jej wydanego w 1981 roku albumu, October. Jest pierwszym utworem na tej płycie, a także została wydana jako drugi singel ją promujący. Zyskała miano niezwykłej z powodu refrenu, wykonywanego po łacinie, zaczerpniętego z "Gloria in excelsis Deo". Utwór zajął na brytyjskiej liście UK Singles Chart jedną z najniższych pozycji (#55) w historii zespołu.

Do piosenki nakręcony został teledysk. Powstał on w październiku 1981 roku, nieopodal Hanover Quay w Dublinie. Za jego reżyserię odpowiedzialny był Meiert Avis.

Lista utworów
 "Gloria" (wersja albumowa) – 4:12
 "I Will Follow" (na żywo z Bostonu, 6 marca 1981) – 3:48

Pozycje

Linki zewnętrzne
 Okładka
 Holenderska wersja okładki
 Nowozelandzka wersja okładki
 Lista wszystkich koncertów, podczas których zespół wykonał "Gloria".

Single U2
Single wydane w roku 1981
Teledyski w reżyserii Meierta Avisa

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Hi ladies and gents! I decided to finally get around another blog post again. I wanted to share about this re-purposing project I decided to finally get to. I got this entry table given to me a month ago from my neighbor during her move. She had told me that it had a lot of life left in it & I could easily sand & re-purpose. She certainly was right. I headed to Lowe's and look around the mistint paint area and stumbled across Valspar Chalky Finish Paint tinted in just white.
Previously, I had already bought a dark maroon color one for just $2.50 and decided to re-purpose some dressers. I will get around to finally posting that blog post, but for now I'm going to just stick with this table. Make sure to gather all of your materials. This project would normally cost you around $40 but since I found the paint for $5, I got some pretty huge savings.
Total Cost: Just under $10 total.
Since I had already worked with this product before, I felt like a pro the second time around. It goes on smooth and applies pretty even. These pictures below are just with one coat. It does coat fairly even with one coat. I suggest to get more boldness be sure to do two to three coats. I didn't sand beforehand like I originally wanted but that's okay. I'm currently waiting for the chalky paint to dry as I'm writing this blog post.
I got to say I'm pretty impressed. This stuff retails for merely $30! I got this for $5.00 in the mistint and I couldn't be any happier. While I find this paint a tad bit too pricey, you certainly do get what you pay for.
Here's a slider of the process it took.


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Q: Image Size of Integer Valued Polynomials mod N To start with, I would like to give an example. Suppose $f(n)=\frac{n(n-1)}{2}$ and $m=2^k$ a two power. Then the map
$$
\mathbb{Z}\rightarrow\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}, \quad n\mapsto f(n)\mod m,
$$
is surjective. It is because if we choose $c\in\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}$, then
$$
f(n)=c\mod m\iff n^2-n-2c=0\mod 2m\\
$$
Since $\left(\frac{1+4c}{2m}\right)=\left(\frac{1+4c}{2}\right)^m=\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^m=1$, a solution could be given by $n=\frac{1\pm\sqrt{1+4c}}{2}\mod 2m$ because $\sqrt{1+4c}$ must be odd. So I would attempt to do some generalization.
Case 1. Suppose $f(x)\in\mathbb{Q}[x]$ is some integer valued polynomial, i.e. $f(\mathbb{Z})\subseteq\mathbb{Z}$. Is it possible to estimate the image size $\#f(\mathbb{Z})/m\mathbb{Z}:=\#\{f(n)\mod m:n\in\mathbb{Z}\}$, algorithmically or by direct classification.
Case 2. Following case 1, if we restrict to where $f(x)\in\mathbb{Z}[x]$, could we estimate
$$
\#f(\mathbb{Z})/m\mathbb{Z}=\#f(\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z})?
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Specifically, if that equals $m$, then $f:\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}\rightarrow\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}$ is bijective.
Case 3. Following case 2, if we further restrict $\deg f$ to be small (e.g. quadratic), what can we get?
Case 4. Following case 2, if we further restrict $m$ be a prime or prime power, what can we get?
Is this even computationally feasible? That being said, there's no need to count over all possible points from $\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}$ solve for $f(n)=c\mod m$. On the other hand, suppose $\#f(\mathbb{Z})/m\mathbb{Z}< \mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}$, could we say anything about their gap, i.e. $\mathbb{Z}/m\mathbb{Z}-\#f(\mathbb{Z})/m\mathbb{Z}$, perhaps asymptotically?

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Iconic Interior Designers to Look up To
Design • By Caleb Kings • March 8, 2021 March 8, 2021 • 4 minutes of reading
When we're asked to name iconic architects throughout history, it's not that hard to come up with a list. The usual suspects are Frank Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry, and Zaha Hadid. When we see iconic buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, California, and Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, New York, we know who the architects behind them were. Even if we're not part of the world of architecture, we know about these buildings and their architects. But what about interior designers?
When we're asked to name iconic interior decorators or interior designers off the top of our heads, many of us will admit that we're coming up blank. This is very unfortunate because interior design is one of the most celebrated and most sought-after forms of design today. Almost all of us need the input of a professional interior designer to make our homes and business establishments as bold, welcoming, and comfortable as we envision them to be.
To help with this, these are some of the most iconic interior designers that we can look up to and be inspired by.
Born in 1903 as William Baldwin, Jr., Billy Baldwin is one of the most notable figures in interior design. Oddly enough, though, he actually disliked the term "interior design." He felt that the work of an interior designer went above and beyond what the title suggested. He felt that the design and decorations of a home or any building would really bring any space together. The exterior of a house or establishment would only be a hollow shell if the interior didn't hold its own.
His style blended together classic elements with modern ones. He was very much inclined to clean-cut designs with a minimal look. To avoid any feelings of clutter, he carefully planned his designs so that everything would look neat and trim and go well together. But he's not afraid to shake things up a bit, too. He famously said in an article published by Vogue in 1974: "The use of old furniture gives a room flavor." He dominated the world of interior design in the 1950s and 1960s.
Unlike many other interior designers, Elsie de Wolfe liked to venture into her many interests. She was an actress, fund-raiser for charities, and socialite. But there's one thing that she's most famous for. And that is interior design. She was well-traveled, too. She was educated in New York City and Edinburgh, Scotland. She was introduced to London society after being presented at Queen Victoria's court in 1883.
But despite her experience in a glamorous social life, her interior design instincts adamantly avoided Victorian style. She found this style cluttered, overwhelming, and gloomy. Instead, she favored high ceilings, plain muted colors, and open spaces. When she joined the world of interior design towards the end of the 1800s, there weren't enough women yet in the field. But she pushed through. Today, her work sets an example for fellow female interior designers looking to dominate the field, too.
Angelo Donghia
The best interior designers are the ones who can mesh together some elements and are happy to experiment with different styles and approaches. This is precisely what Angelo Donghia was known for. Heralding from Pennsylvania, he dominated the world of interior design in the 1970s and 1980s with his bold and eclectic approach. He incorporated menswear fabric in his designs. He made upholstered furniture popular by using fabrics such as flannel to cover them. Because he's a son of a tailor, it's not surprising that men's fashion inspired him as he designed homes for the likes of Donna Summer, Mary Tyler Moore, and Ralph Lauren.
Donghia was also greatly inspired by the Hollywood era of the 1930s and 1940s. Thus, he brought in this old Hollywood feel to his designs. He had giant chairs with rolled arms and bun feet that looked like giant cushions instead of actual chairs. But, much like any great artist, he's also not afraid to experiment a bit. He created a house that's steeped in Art Deco elements for Emile-Jacques Ruhlmann. He also designed a house that has Victorian elements for Calvin Klein.
For those who would love to become interior designers, the first sensible step to take is to look up iconic interior designers. We have to be familiar with their work and how they transformed the industry. This is how we will know which traditions to follow and which to break.
It's a shame that many people aren't much familiar with iconic interior designers. But interior designers working today can always keep their spirit and influence alive through their work.
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Originally the term Netherlands referred to a much larger entity than the current Kingdom of the Netherlands. Charles V of Hapsburg was the lord of seventeen provinces roughly covering the current Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg and a good part of the North of France (Artois). Most of these were fiefs under the Holy Roman Empire, of which Charles became Emperor himself. Two, Flanders and Artois, were French fiefs. The French king and the Holy Roman Emperor agreed to release all seventeen from the largely nominal and by then anachronistic ties to both realms. This was called the Pragmatic Sanction of 1548. Seven northern provinces claimed their independence in 1581 as a republic called the United Provinces:
Overijssel (with Drenthe and Lingen)
Gelre (with Zutphen) (after 1543)
Three others were divided between north and south (which later became Belgium):
Flanders remained mostly part of the south, but later lost half its territory to France in the wars with Louis XIV
Of the remaining territories:
Luxemburg remained part of the south but half of it became an independent entity after the Napoleonic wars
Hainaut, Namur and Mechelen remained part of the south
Artois, Tournai and Douai became French later.
In addition, there were a number of fiefdoms in this region that were not part of the Netherlands, the largest one is Liege. In the north, there were also a few smaller entities like the island of Ameland, that would retain their own lords until the French revolution.
In the days of Charles V, there is no doubt that the economic, political and cultural center was the south, although Holland was gradually gaining importance in the 15th and 16th centuries. In fact, the south was one of the leading economic regions of Europe at the time.
To distinguish between the older, larger Netherlands from the current country, Dutch speakers usually drop the plural for the latter. They speak of Nederland for the current country and de Nederlanden for the domains of Charles V. In other languages, this has not been adopted.
The fact that the same term Netherlands has such different historical meanings can sometimes lead to difficulties in expressing oneself correctly. For example, composers from the 16th century are often said to belong to the Nederlandse School. Although they themselves would not have objected to that term, today it may wrongly create the impression that they were from the north. In fact, they were almost exclusively from the south.
Map of the Seventeen Provinces


Don't call this our Main Stage, but you know that this is where you will see some very special acts – it rocks but still offers enough variation and entertainment for all – very local and international.
RockPipes are a Bristol based Celtic rock band performing an eclectic mix of traditional Scottish and Rock Classics featuring two pipers, drums, guitars, keyboards and fiddle.
We're a bunch of friends 'of an age' who like to jam out together, with the ultimate goal of providing our audiences with some fun entertainment.
We don't think Ava Lily has performed in her home town before, or, at least not since being signed to Virgin and moving to London. This paired-down is going to be a very special event at The Festival, that many will be very excited about – especially her mates from school!
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Runners ready for Cape Coral Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day
Dave Kempton
Special to The News-Press
Cape Coral's largest one day athletic event is ready for its 37th edition and if the form charts hold form, youth will be in the forefront once again.
The annual Thanksgiving morning 5K Turkey Trot captures the holiday scene at the Cape Coral Wellness Center and the entries could surpass 2015 when 2,147 runners participated and a near equal number of family members enjoyed the festive atmosphere.
They will arrive in the darkness at 6 a.m. for registration and either compete in the run and walk at 7:30 a.m. or participate in the 1-Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot that follow.
The organizing Cape Coral Parks & Recreation Department, in tandem with the Fort Myers Track Club as the race officials, will supply a large tent full of donuts, bagels, fruit and juices.
The track club is following previous donations with a new $50,000 pledge for the building of a wellness path at Cape Coral Hospital.
"More than any running event in Southwest Florida this race generates enthusiasm among entire families, visitors and elite high school runners," said Tom Murphy, former president of the Fort Myers Track Club.
"Our goal has always been to make the race a strong community fundraiser, building on what Connie Mack and Mike Hamlin of Cape Coral started 37 years ago, then raising funds for the Cape YMCA," he said.
Runners from over 20 states entered the 2015 race and the last three female winners were from St. Paul, Minnesota and Chicago.
Local high school standout Ayre Beck and Tera Moody of Chicago finished first and second in the 2015 race in 16:39 and 16:46 respectively. The overall finish was the highest for a female runner.
Estero's Beck also won the Midpoint Madness race last Friday, finishing in 16:34.
Melissa Gacek of St. Paul won the 2013 and 2014 female titles and understood the positive atmosphere.
"I found out in my first year how big of a tradition the Turkey Trot has become and I can see why with the fun associated with the race and a perfect flat race course that causes no problems," Gacek said.
Prep star outduels woman marathoner at Turkey Trot
Cape Coral's Perry Small, 57, has won a half dozen Grand Masters Turkey Trot titles, including another in 2015 while finishing 30th overall.
"Age does not stop you from enjoying and running well," said Small, president of the local Speedsters Running Cub.
"Today I have to be more careful when my mind says take it easy but my heart says come on, go for it," he said.
"The Midpoint Madness race on Veteran's Day and the Turkey Trot are the start of our prime racing season and the energy level is higher because of the lack of summer heat," he said.
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What: 37th 5k Turkey Trot
When: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, 7:30 a.m., 1 Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot follow; Registration race day, 6:30 a.m.
Where: Wellness Center of Cape Coral, 609 SE 13th Court
Cost: $25 adults, $15 youth in advance; both $49 race day; 1 Mile Fun Run $15, Tot Trot $5
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Scientists Have Successfully Trained Honeybees To Do Basic Math!
– Researches of RMIT University have found that bees have the ability to solve simple mathematics by trial and error.
By Sylvia Plank on Science
October 30th, 2020 – Last Update: November 1st, 2020
Bees are smarter than we used to think about
Based on the findings bees can understand the concept of zero, Australian and French researchers began testing whether bees can perform arithmetic operations such as addition and subtraction.
Researchers from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia designed a maze to train honeybees simple mathematics such as addition and subtraction. They found out that bees can recognize colors and symbolic representation and use this information to solve arithmetic problems.
Previous studies have shown some primates, birds, babies and even spiders can add and/or subtract; This study added bees to this list.
Many species can understand the difference between numbers and use the ability to make decisions and solve problems related to foraging, but understanding the concept of numbers and arithmetic operations require more levels of processing.
This fact that the miniature brain of bees can grasp basic mathematical operations can revolutionize the future development of AI, especially in improving rapid learning.
"If maths doesn't require a massive brain, there might also be new ways for us to incorporate interactions of both long-term rules and working memory into designs to improve rapid AI learning of new problems."
According to the research of RMIT University, bees can understand the concept of zero. Addition and subtraction are difficult because it needs two levels of processing, RMIT's Associate Professor Adrian Dyer said: "You need to be able to hold the rules around adding and subtracting in your long-term memory, while mentally manipulating a set of given numbers in your short-term memory."
How was the Bees' classroom?
The experiment, conducted by Ph.D. researcher Scarlett Howard in the Bio-Inspired Digital Sensing-Lab (BIDS-Lab) at RMIT, involved training honeybees with a Y-shaped maze.
They used the reward of sugar water for the correct choice and bitter-tasting quinine solution if the choice was incorrect.
You might know that bees will come back to the place which they have found a good source of food, so they repeatedly came back to the experimental place set-up to collect food and continue learning.
When entering the maze, bees would face with 1 to 5 colorful shapes, If shapes were blue, which meant the bee must add, or yellow, which meant the bee must do subtraction.
After viewing the initial number, the bee would fly through a hole into a decision hall where it could choose to fly to the left or right side of the maze. One side was the correct answer and the other one was the wrong answer. And to avoid bees learning to visit just one side, the sides of the answer was changed randomly.
At first, bees made random choices until they could find out how to solve the problem. After over 100 times learning trials that took 4 to 7 hours, bees learned that blue meant +1, while yellow meant -1. The bees could then apply the rules to new numbers.
The ability to solve mathematical problems needs short term working memory, complex mental management of numbers and long-term rules.
"You need to be able to hold the rules around adding and subtracting in your long-term memory, while mentally manipulating a set of given numbers in your short-term memory." - Dyer said.
"Our findings suggest that advanced numerical cognition may be found much more widely in nature among non-human animals than previously suspected."
"Our findings show that the complex understanding of maths symbols as a language is something that many brains can probably achieve, and helps explain how many human cultures independently developed numeracy skills."
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'Eyrie' by Tim Winton
Fiction – hardcover; Picador; 256 pages; 2014. Review copy courtesy of the publisher.
If you've ever spoken your mind, or stood up for something you believe in when it might have been easier — and safer — to keep quiet, you will find plenty to identify with in Tim Winton's Eyrie, which has just been published in the UK.
A tale about a burnt out man
In this extraordinary novel — Winton's 11th — we meet Tom Keely, a middle-aged spokesman for an environmental campaign group, who has lost his high-flying, highly pressurised job for daring to speak the truth. He's also lost his comfortable lifestyle, his lovely house and his marriage.
Now, holed up in a flat at the top of a grim high-rise residential tower overlooking Fremantle, he's living like a recluse: not even his mother, a social justice lawyer, is allowed to visit.
Burnt out, broke and clearly ill, he spends his days drinking and his evening popping prescription medication. There is little joy or meaning in his life, but then he meets his neighbours — Gemma, a woman from his past, and her six-year-old grandson, Kai — and things become slightly more interesting — and dangerous.
Told in the third person but entirely from Keely's point of view, the novel charts Keely's slow return to the world he's given up on. But as he endeavours to do the right thing by Gemma and Kai, he finds himself becoming immersed in a seedy world far removed from his middle-class upbringing.
Lurching from one uncomfortable incident to the next, his behaviour gets increasingly erratic — he makes offensive phone calls to his sister that he can't remember making, he passes out, he gets dizzy, he vomits — so that by the novel's end you're wishing he'd do what his mother keeps telling him and seek some medical advice.
But Keely is a man who lives by his own set of rules and follows his own moral compass — and you can't help but love him for it.
Richly layered read
Winton does lots of rather clever things with this novel to make it an exceedingly strong, muscular and richly layered read.
He never provides straightforward answers about Keely's situation — how he lost his job, what happened with his wife, is he sick or simply a drug addict — but provides a steady drip feed of clues, so that you can figure it out for yourself.
He makes Keely come from a family of "good Samaritans" and intertwines that past history with the present to highlight the legacy of what it is to help others less fortunate than yourself.
He then sets the story at the tail end of 2008 during the Global Financial Crisis — which left Australia unscathed — so that he can explore the underbelly of Australian society at a time of great economic prosperity.
And then he has Keely, a well-educated man who's pretty much lost everything, living in a building that houses all kinds of people, including those who had nothing to lose in the first place, so that he can see what happens when a downwardly mobile man falls into that class — will he sink, swim or help the people around him?
A comic touch
Despite Eyrie tackling some weighty subjects — not least Australia's class system, a subject that seems to preoccupy many of the country's contemporary writers — it's done with a lightness of touch and plenty of humour. (There's some terrific pun-laden conversations between Keely and his mother throughout the story, for instance, as well as a rather outrageous hangover scene in the opening chapter which sets the mood for the rest of the book.)
In exploring what it is to be a good person and what it is to do the right thing — whether for yourself, your family, the people in your community or the environment — Winton shines a light on the way in which contemporary Australians live their lives.
Eyrie, which has recently been shortlisted for this year's Miles Franklin Award, is a sometimes exhilarating, often confronting and always thought-provoking read. I loved its intelligence and its clever set pieces tied together by a fast-paced narrative, but most of all I just loved being held in its sway. I've read it twice now — and when I finished it I wanted to turn back to the start and read it all over again. If that's not the sign of a brilliant book, I don't know what is.
An interview with the author
I was fortunate enough to interview Tim Winton in person on his recent promotional tour in the UK for Shiny New Books. You can read it here.
May 29, 2014 by kimbofo	ANZ lit, Australian literature, class system, economic prosperity, Fremantle, Tim Winton, Western Australia
30 thoughts on "'Eyrie' by Tim Winton"
Claire 'Word by Word' says:
Wow, this sounds amazing, he's an author I seem to have had long intentions of reading and never done so. Must change that status! Love your review, very enticing.
Good to hear. I've loved much of what he's written, but I've seen a tendency to look down upon him a bit here in Oz (too successful for his own good). Hopefully, I'll get around to trying this soon (with a much better Australian cover…).
Ironically, the one Winton book I never really loved was 'Cloudstreet' 😉
Great review, Kim. I enjoyed 'Eyrie' a lot and got totally wrapped up in the characters, and even (after an initial 'what the hell?' moment) came to like THAT ending, but I read it last November and, unlike 'Barracuda', 'Coal Creek' and 'Narrow Road…' which I read around the same time, Winton's has left curiously little impression given how much I liked it at the time. For me it wasn't quite in the same league as 'Cloudstreet' or 'The Turning' but, having read seven of his books now, I think he is a fantastic writer and would happily read anything he writes.
Oh, and I have to agree with Tony: the Australian cover is so much better!
Thanks, Claire. Hes pretty much the godfather of Australian literature but usually when I mention his name (especially when I asked for time off work to go and interview him last week) everyone looks at me with blank faces, as if to say WHO? I thought he was much better known in the UK than he actually is, so hopefully this review may encourage more Brits / Americans / Canadians et al to give him a go. Hes a terrific writer.
I think that is what you call the tall poppy syndrome. As soon as anyone in Oz achieves a certain level of success theyre chopped down, as if to say who do you think you are?
And yes, I agree: the Australian cover is nicer assume you mean the one where you can take the semi-transparent dust jacket off?
Oh, the ending does come as quite a shock, doesnt it?
Funnily enough, I read Eyrie back in October and loved it. But I could barely remember a thing when I sat down to write this review a few weeks ago. It didnt help that I had lost the notes I made at the time. But then I started reading it again last week (to refresh my memory) and it is one of those rare books that really improves on a second reading. I was impressed by all the myriad themes and sub-plots and the way in which it is all held together so tightly. I really got the impression that this is a writer who knows what he is doing, is really confident with what he is doing, and is prepared to treat his readers with intelligence. He keeps a lot of things in check, doesnt spell it all out and lets you come to your own conclusions.
Great review Kim. I've just reread the ending and I think I've worked it out. Will be interesting to hear him talk about it tonight at the opening of the AusNZ Festival.
Flo says:
You're really convincing! I've never read this author because I've never find a book that could interest me but this one would do (when in paperback).
Shamefully, my library (which has ALL Peter Carey works in English AND in French!) has none of Winton's book in English. Which of his book(s) would you recommend the most? This one? (if yes, I would wait for the paperback release even after reading your tweet concerning the BD offers).
I read Eyrie months ago and still find myself thinking about it and not too many books have that effect. It takes a bit of 'sorting out', enjoyed your review.
A wonderful review – one I'm really keen to read now having just embarked on my first Winton for #ANZLitMonth.
Sharkell says:
I think this is Winton's best ever.
Susan Osborne says:
I'm really looking forward to this. I've heard such good reports and now your review. The last Winton I read was his surfing memoir – not something that would top my list by anyone else – the writing was sublime.
What was his surfing memoir called? Is it Lands Edge? If so, I read that about 15 years ago (it was a birthday present from some Aussie friends) and was overwhelmed by homesickness. I cant bear to read it again.
Well, Ive not read much of Wintons work (for a very long time I put him in a box labelled ocker writing, which I realise now was TOTALLY MISGUIDED AND WRONG) but I truly loved this one. Its such a human tale, for a start.
Thanks, Cherie. Yes, I think the books greatest strength is the way it puts the reader firmly in the head of Keely, even though it is not a first person narrative, so that means you have to sort through a lot of stuff and try to figure it out as you go along.
I have only read a handful, so I am probably not the best person to suggest which one to read first. But the one that everyone seems to love is Cloudstreet. I read it way back in the early 1990s and have very fond memories of it. I now have the Folio Edition and do plan on re-reading it at some point.
I would go for 'The Riders' – it's just such a fast-paced, energetic novel. 'Dirt Music' is great too 🙂
Carol S says:
Tim Winton is one the best novelists I've ever read, (should have included him on my personal best yesterday plus Peter Goldsworthy and Evie Wyld too). I wish I could hear him tonight but grrr not well.
Thank you for this great review
He was last night, actually. (I didnt go.)
Helen Stanton says:
Tim Winton has been on my list to read for ages. This sounds great so will deffo get round to it now. Heard him interviewed on R4 at Charleston Festival and he sounded like a really down to earth person too.
Thanks Glenda. Hope you enjoyed the opening. I didnt go but hope to attend a few sessions on Saturday and Sunday so maybe I will see you there?
Cheers Annabel. It's a wonderful read; really draws you in and keeps you guessing all along. I'm amazed to hear he doesnt plot anything. He just goes with the flow, as it were.
Oh, hes very down to earth. No airs and graces, but frank, forthright, warm and funny.
Thanks for your suggestion. I've read your interview of Tim Winton and so his answers to your questions about this book. Maybe a good read in the current economic context…
Thank you Tony! I've just read your review of 'The Riders' and I can't resist your enthusiasm 🙂 I've added the book to my BD's wishlist.
I'll see later for 'Dirt Music'.
lizzysiddal says:
Finished last night. F-a-n-t-a-s-t-i-c novel!
It's terrific, isn't it? I loved it… so many issues and stuff going on… and the ambiguous ending is really thought-provoking.
ozflicks says:
Sorry to be commenting 3 years late, but I just found your lovely blog. Tim Winton is my favourite Oz author (just ahead of Peter Carey's 80s books and David Malouf), but his endings are awful, and Eyrie is the worst of them. I loved the first half of the book, so full of humanity and understanding and good politics, and then Winton just pulled it apart again. He's like a gifted child, building a beautiful sandcastle and then jumping up and down on it! Sorry. Just had to get that off my chest. Cheers. Peter
It's never too late to comment. And glad you've discovered my blog. Interesting to hear your views on Winton's endings; I haven't read enough of his work to really note. I rather liked the ending to Eyrie because it wasn't a neat conclusion; I still often think about it. Ever read Ian McEwan? He's an author whose endings are always rubbish! 😜
Thanks Kimbofo, I've read Dirt Music (my favourite Oz novel!), The Riders, Cloudstreet, Breath, The Turning and Eyrie in about that order, and Dirt Music, The Riders and now Eyrie both have disappointing endings in my opinion. Cloudstreet is an intergenerational saga which ends well for some and badly for others, and The Turning is a short story collection without an ending. Despite that I love Winton's writing, and I really recommend Dirt Music. (There are rumours that they're making a film of it this year in WA.)
I've read Ian MCEwan's Child in Time and Amsterdam and part of Enduring Love, but I've decided he's too bleak for me. Child in Time was so sad even if it was insightful; but Amsterdam I just didn't relate to. Give me Julian Barnes or Ali Smith any day. Cheers


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Home » Stories from the Field » A teacher in Moldova learns to lead, changing her community for the better and inspiring others
A teacher in Moldova learns to lead, changing her community for the better and inspiring others
Ashlee King
Ludmila Ţurcanu, a local teacher in Pelinia, helped improve the lives of her students and now has her sights set on local leadership, after participating in the UN Women supported "INSPIR-O!" (Inspire it) Mentorship Program. Ludmila joined 27 other participants from seven localities with zero female representation on local councils, to learn leadership, public speaking and project writing skills.
Until recently, 406 students at the local school in Pelinia, a remote village of northern Moldova, had no toilets inside their school building. Like many buildings across the country, there was no sewage system installed, leaving students to brave all sorts of weather just to use the bathroom. The lack of running water also meant the basic outdoor facilities were often unhygienic.
After participating in the UN Women supported mentor program, Ludmila, along with four other female teachers and a student decided to change this situation.
Children were becoming ill because the facilities were cold, dirty and with no running water, the students were unable to wash their hands. "It was a serious issue," Ludmila explains. "If we want healthy young women and men, we must create the basic conditions for them."
The group of women lobbied their local council to first install running water through pipes connected to a nearby aqueduct. The pipes were extended, also enabling a nearby health centre to get water on tap. But finishing the project required significant funds and further support from local authorities to install the sewage system.
The group raised funds and convinced the public authorities to cover the costs of the sewage system and water pipes. "We insisted that the problem of sewage also had to be solved by the local administration and eventually they agreed," says Ludmila.
Other costs to build the facilities were met from school and community funds, and the construction materials were bought with a grant from UN Women.
The toilets located outside the school building. Photo: UN Women/Ramin Mazur
After building the new toilet facilities, the next challenge was teaching students how to use them. Many children were unaware of how to push the flush button, or that water for washing their hands was available. "It was challenging at first, but after several discussions about hygiene and behaviour, the children understood how toilets should be used," Ludmila explains. "Their reactions have been positive."
11th grade student, Carolina Parea is grateful for the new facilities. "Now I don't have to endure the cold, the rain or the wind just to go to the bathroom," she says.
Students of the local school in Pelinia. Photo: UN Women/Ramin Mazur
Ludmila believes the mentorship program changed her life, and the lives of her students, for the better.
"I am different since doing the 'INSPIR-O!' Mentorship Program," she says. "I am more confident and have my own opinion, when before I was shy about speaking in public … even my husband has noticed the change in me. Now I have more ideas and notice that people have a positive attitude towards me."
Ludmila is also more active in both civic and political life, attending all local council meetings. She even has a new goal – to become councillor in the village, and maybe even the Mayor. "We need more women to change our local community for the better," she says.
She is challenging others, especially women, to follow in her footsteps and become involved with positive local change. "It's time to get involved," she says. "I was born, raised and live here and I want to bring the change. I think if there were more women in decision-making roles, then we would have more power to make the right decisions in favour of the community, and not for personal interests," she concludes.


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Trump: "Beginning of the end" for Fox!
Jakiyah McKoy
How I found my voice as a feminist of color
When a girl's pageant crown was rescinded because of her skin color, I finally said what I needed to say
December 2, 2013 6:00AM (UTC)
In the summer of 2006, I lost my words. I'd been working as a paramedic for a few years and death wasn't an aberration to me anymore. That was the year Imette St. Guillen was kidnapped, raped and murdered; her body dumped in an East New York backstreet. The same year, two young men were on trial for kidnapping Romona Moore while she was on her way home; they had tortured her for days before killing her. Moore's mother said that when she tried to file a report with the 67th Precinct, the responding officers said Romona was probably off with a boyfriend and she'd show up soon.
The papers were full of Imette, a light-skinned Latina read as white by the media. Each detail of her disappearance and discovery and the ensuing manhunt were splashed across the headlines in frantic capitals. We didn't hear anything about Romona, who was black, unless we dug deep into the local sections, and even then it was only a paragraph or two. I wasn't surprised: I'd already learned not to bother checking to see if any of my patients had made it to the dailies. Black deaths don't sell papers.
We found a body that summer, all wrapped in trash bags. She was a few blocks from where they'd discovered Imette. Never found out her name but she was young and black and female and that's about all you could tell, the decay was so bad. These are deaths of double disappearance: The first when they are kidnapped, the second when the media erases them. Then they are filed away, lost.
I wanted to write about it. The details of each case hovered around me, kept me up and troubled my quiet moments. I had I don't know how many half-written essay shards on my desktop. I had a quote from a Daily News reporter I'd interviewed saying that of course the paper placed a higher value on white women's deaths than black ones. I had the analysis clear in my head.
The words would not come.
What I wanted to say, what was burning the tips of my fingers but not making it onto the page, was that once again white supremacy was using the body of a black woman to tell us which lives matter, the politics of exclusion played out across police reports and front pages. Part of me didn't know how to write it because, even now, it seems almost too obvious to bother saying. It feels like repeating myself to point it out, but then it happens again, and then it happens again.
I was immersed in the gender violence prevention world back then: a stifling, corporate environment of almost entirely white women that had no room for conversations about white supremacy or privilege. Bruised, sometimes sexualized black and brown bodies appeared on the city's domestic violence helpline ads all over New York, but there was no time to talk about intersectionality or representation. There were forms to fill out, numbers to accrue, important meetings. Deconstructing the collaboration of media, the criminal justice system and social services in the destruction of black girls and women was not on the agenda. Maybe next year.
This is the failure of mainstream, white feminism to value black lives. So we are not surprised when white feminist voices aren't raised to condemn the Onion for calling a black child a cunt or to speak out about the imprisonment of Marissa Alexander or the murder of Renisha McBride.
In September, officials at the Little Miss Hispanic Delaware pageant stripped the winning 7-year-old, Jakiyah McKoy, of her crown after complaints that she didn't "represent Latino beauty." The child is black, the new Little Miss Delaware is not. As the blogger who broke the story, Dash Harris, points out, we aren't surprised.
The organization running the pageant, tragically called Nuestras Raices (Our Roots), demanded proof of Jakiyah's Latino identity. And because her Dominican grandmother had died and was one of the 11.7 million undocumented immigrants in this country, they took Jakiyah's crown.
The story swam across my Twitter feed that Wednesday. I started an online petition. A few of us reached out to some smallish news organizations and tweeted it out en masse. In a couple of days the AP picked it up and the story went national. By Saturday 1,700 people had signed. The guy from CNN sounded urgent on the phone. When I told him the family wasn't interested in talking to the media he said people often sing a different tune when CNN comes calling. I thought of all the crap I'd tweeted about CNN and all the crappy ways CNN has treated people of color in the past couple of years. I shrugged. "We could really make a change," he said. "This story's about to go global!"
This is the age of the virus. A petition that I set up in 10 minutes exploded across the nation, whetted the scoop-hungry appetites of news organizations that won't look twice at the hard ongoing organizing work of BYP 100 and the Dream Defenders. It's so easy for us to wrap our heads around these singular incidents at the cost of a more nuanced, historical approach. As organizers, we jump from one tragedy to the next; meanwhile, gentrification, that gradual sweeping displacement, has communities scattered and broken, our hearts and souls and self-identities get uprooted in the racial mess of mass media. Who can keep up?
After the petition got huge, debates about what is and isn't a Latino broke out across my timeline like deeply confused wildfires. Jakiyah isn't Latino if she doesn't speak Spanish. She's not Latino if the quarter Dominican is on her dad's side. She's not Latino because it's an ethnicity not a race. No, it's a race not an ethnicity. It's neither. Both! Listen: Until we Latinos figure out how to get our shit together and make it otherwise, Latino identity will always be subject to what white supremacy needs it to be to keep the status quo. Period. It's like arguing in Dothraki.
What happened at the Delaware beauty pageant is just another painful reminder of that. Once again, someone has drawn the battle lines of identity across the body of a black girl. What we cannot do is keep being silent, keep being confused, keep sitting quietly while this happens again and again and again. For me, learning how to speak up began with learning how to listen, first to the voices of my own family members, then the great truth-tellers of history, fellow organizers and the important conversations happening on sites like hoodfeminism.com.
People have been asking: Do you think Nuestras Raices will give her the crown back? I don't. But I don't predicate victory on the actions of people who have already proven themselves to be incompetent racists. A petition is a collective outcry, a show of support. Victory is nearly 50,000 people adding their names to support Jakiyah, who will receive an honorary crown this spring at the Temple University Miss Caribbean Queen Pageant. Victory is a national conversation about race and identity and the systematic erasure of black women. Victory is finding the words to say things I didn't know how to say seven years ago.
This piece is the latest in a series by feminists of color, curated by Roxane Gay. To submit to the series, email rgay@salon.com.
Daniel José Older is a Brooklyn-based writer, editor and composer. Following the release of his ghost noir collection, Salsa Nocturna, Publisher's Weekly declared Daniel a rising star of the genre. He has facilitated workshops on storytelling, music and anti-oppression organizing at public schools, religious houses, universities, and prisons. His short stories and essays have appeared in The New Haven Review, TOR.com, PANK, Strange Horizons, and Crossed Genres among other publications. He's co-editing the anthology, Long Hidden: Speculative Fiction From The Margins Of History and his forthcoming urban fantasy novel The Half Resurrection Blues, the first of a trilogy, will be released by Penguin's Ace imprint. You can find his thoughts on writing, read his ridiculous ambulance adventures and hear his music at ghoststar.net/ and @djolder.
MORE FROM Daniel José Older
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Check out this article! https://www.salon.com2013/12/02/how_i_found_my_voice_as_a_feminist_of_color/


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Happy 2018 everyone! The festive season might have come to an end but that's no reason to hibernate entirely. There are loads of great things you can do in January so wrap up, head out, and start your year as you mean to go on. Whatever your new year resolution, we hope you can make more ethical, sustainable and organic lifestyle choices. Enjoy our round up of what's hot and happening this January.
If you and your friends fancy a dinner with a difference – that makes a difference too – check out Migrateful, an initiative aiming to address the issues of destitution, unemployment and integration amongst the UK migrant community. Every Tuesday night, a migrant woman from a different country holds a cooking class at Rosie's restaurant in Peckham. For £25 you can learn how to cook a meal from Syria, Eritrea and Pakistan, to name a few, then sit down and enjoy your creation. The chef gets to practice their English and gains valuable experience for their CV.
Check out www.migrateful.org to book.
See light graffiti, a 3D immersive rainbow spectrum and a giant glowing halo suspending mid-air at an interactive illuminated experience in Canary Wharf.
If the lights at Canary Wharf weren't enough, this city-wide collection of magical installations brightens the streets of the capital for four days. See London's street and landmarks in ways you'd never imagined in this glorious dazzling display of bright lights.
The first major retrospective of Jean-Michel Basquiat is on at the Barbican. He started out in New York as a graffiti artist, then collaborated with Warhol and swiftly became the darling of the art world. His famous 'New York/New Wave' exhibition is recreated in the Barbican and is an eye-watering display of graffiti smear, expressionistic splodges and the grim grime of the city streets. Sadly he died at 27 of a drug overdose but this exhibition showcases how prolific his work was.
Jennifer Saunders is starring in Oscar Wilde's comedy Lade Windermere's Fan this month as a scandal-hungry noblewoman. The play revolves around a puritanical young society lady who sinks into suspicion that her husband is having an affair.
Get your skates on! The ice rinks around the country – including our favourite at Somerset House – will still be on until the end of the month. There's a rink at Canary Wharf that looks fun too. The 80 metre long rink has a dedicated children's rink and a winter-themed bar.
Inject some colour into this grey month by adding blood orange to your smoothies, puddings and sauces. They work well in marmalade or home-made icecream and their fiery colour and unique flavour also make them a great addition to cocktails. Who said December should have all the parties?
January is the perfect time to detox your wardrobe. Choose natural and organic fabrics and simple shapes and silhouettes for a toned down wardrobe that reflect your inner zen. Arela's just arrived cotton basics make for the perfect choice. Pair with Kowtow's organic cotton basics, eco friendly undies from Woron and Veja's classic sneakers for a clean, modern. Healthy wardrobe, healthy mind.


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Individuals representing the university's College of Business (COB), Career Development Center (CDC) and the Travel Industry Management Student Organization (TIMSO) attended the Hawai'i Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA)-sponsored Tourism Day event held on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at the Hawai'i State Capitol. The Hawai'i Pacific University team had the opportunity to share information with legislators and business leaders about HPU and its programs.
As a representative of the state of Hawai'i's number-one industry, tourism, HPU was invited by HLTA to participate in the mini trade show.


Home » Blogs » tanwaporn's blog » Q&A with "Wild Girls" author, Erica Abeel - Out Tuesday!
1) How did you come to write WILD GIRLS?
I wanted to tell a story about women in the 50s in America, a period of suffocating conformity with only a single model for female lives, and how these characters -- heroic, in their fashion -- flout all the rules to do it their way. And they're alone out there, as a character says; when they set forth there's no women's movement to cheer them on. To live against the grain of the times, as my characters do, takes courage, wiliness, belief in oneself. They pay heavily; the puritannical men they encounter leave lasting damage. Yet the women remain defiant and resilient, reinventing themselves as they navigate the decades that follow, and the culture shifts that they anticipated ten years ahead of the pack. Above all, they retain a voracious appetite for love, even with -- maybe especially with -- unlikely objects. Though the novel is set in the 50s through the 90s, its theme of female self-invention in the face of great obstacles has a contemporary ring. As a writer, I look for the humor, I gravitate toward a sardonic style. There's a wealth of comedy -- and much sadness -- in the chasm between the characters' youthful dreams and love affairs and the way they play out.
3) Do you have a personal favorite book of all time? If so, can you share it and tell us why?
The Red and the Black by Stendhal has always been a favorite. Reading it at age eleven or so I fell permanently in love with its hero Julien Sorel. His romance with Madame de Renal is one of the great love stories, Stendhal situates genius and talent in Julien, a lowly peasant, who triumphs over aristocrats born into wealth and privilege, which strikes me as an accurate way to see the world.
4) Is there anything you are particularly looking forward to the publication of?
Any new book by Elena Ferrante or Kate Atkinson.
I'm currently working on a novel about characters surrounding Betty Friedan in 1970 during the height of feminism who are torn between ideology and their own desires, and get caught in a web of contradictions.
Erica Abeel is a novelist, journalist, and former dancer, and has published 5 books, including Women Like Us and Conscience Point. Based in New York and Long Island, she writes about women rebels who dared to live against the grain before the upheavals of the 60s. She also reviews films and interviews directors for The Huffington Post and Film Journal International.


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Grades 7-12 - 1st - Ricky Ford Ashdown, 2nd - Landon Scott Mount Ida.
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The Arkansas Department of Education Office of Computer Science is pleased to announce the winners of our Innovation in Computer Science School Grant Program announced via Commissioner's Memo COM-19-030<http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=3755> on September 11, 2018. These 15 schools were selected based on proposals that indicated efforts to expand their computer science program and implement innovative best practices and will each receive grants totaling $241,798.43 from the Arkansas Department of Education.
The recipients listed below can use the funds to cover the expenses associated with purchasing curriculum, software licenses, and non-fundamental equipment, and provide professional development or student incentives, as outlined in their submitted budgets.
December 3-9, 2018, is Computer Science Education Week. Arkansas will release a new computer science-related announcement each day. For a full listing of announcements as they are made, please visit the ADE Computer Science webpages at http://www.arkansased.gov/divisions/special-projects/arkansas-computer-science-initiative.
Stacey Southerland, Career & Technical Education Specialist at De Queen Mena Coop, teaches students about "Utility Connection" in the "Get Real – Here's the Deal" program held at De Queen High School. Allen Stark, Agency Manager with Farm Bureau, teaches students about "Protecting Your Assets" in the "Get Real – Here's the Deal" program held at De Queen High School.


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Austria ›
Election for Presidency of Austria
May 22, 2016 Held
Republic of Austria
Cast Votes:4,643,154
Valid Votes:4,477,942
Invalid Votes:165,212
Registered Voters:6,382,507
Candidates:
Alexander VAN DER BELLEN2,254,484
Norbert HOFER2,223,458
Republic of Austria: President, 22 May 2016
The office of the President of the Republic of Austria
Chief of State: President Heinz FISCHER (since 8 July 2004)
Head of Government: Chancellor Werner FAYMANN (since 2 December 2008)
Assembly: Austria has a bicameral Bundesversammlung (Federal Assembly) composed of the Bundesrat (Federal Council) and the Nationalrat (National Council). The Federal Council consists of 62 seats and the National Council consists of 183.
The President is directly elected by absolute majority popular vote in 2 rounds if needed, for a 6-year term, with eligibility for a second term.
The first round of the presidential election was held on 24 April 2016. Norbert HOFER won the most votes with 36.40%, followed by Alexander VAN DER BELLEN, who finished with 20.38%. The second round will be contested by these two candidates.
Main candidates in the election:
Party: The Greens – The Green Alternative/Die Grünen – Die Grüne Alternative
Party: Freedom Party of Austria/Freiheitliche Partei Österreichs
Population and number of registered voters:
· Population: 8,665,550 (July 2015 est.)
· Registered Voters: 6,384,331 (2013)
· Female Population: 4,428,324 (July 2015 est.)
· Is Austria a signatory to CEDAW: Yes (17 July 1980)
· Has Austria ratified CEDAW: Yes (31 March 1982)
· Gender Quota: No
· Female candidates in this election: No
· Number of Female Parliamentarians: 74 (30.20%)[1]
· Human Development Index Position: 23 (2014)
· Is Austria a signatory to CRPD: Yes (30 March 2007)
· Has Austria ratified CRPD: Yes (26 September 2008)
· Population with a disability: 1,299,833
[1] There are 56 women serving in the National Council (30.60%) and 18 in the Federal Council (29.51%).
Elections in Austria
Austria President 2022
Austria Parliament 2019
Austrian National Council 2017
Austria President 2016 (Runoff)
Austria President 2016 (Round 2)


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In this section are listed the Silent Key (Obituary) notices for members and former members of the Lothians Radio Society and other local Radio Amateurs.
Silent Key - Bill Hunter GM3HUN - 6th Sept 2016
Bill Hunter GM3HUN, a former member of the Lothians Radio Society, died peacefully at the age of 90 in a care home on 6th September 2016. Bill had been a Sub-Lieutenant in the RNVR and an officer in the Sea Cadets. He was an avid lifelong CW DXer and a member of the FOC - First Class Operators Club. Bill's funeral at Warriston crematorium on 16th Sept 2016 was attended by Alan GM3PSP for the LRS, and Malcolm MacKinnon GM4AJV. Bill's son, Philip has kindly provided these photographs of Bill in his shack over the years, and his funeral eulogy of which a condensed version is shown below.
Click for Obituary.
Read more: Silent Key - Bill Hunter GM3HUN - 6th Sept 2016
Silent Key - Archie Dalziel GM4FGD - 11th June 2016
Archie Dalziel GM4FGD, a former member of the Lothians Radio Society, became a Silent Key at the age of 85 on 11 June 2016, just a few weeks after his XYL Trudy with whom he had just celebrated their Diamond Wedding. His career was as a Water Officer with the Scottish Water Board. As well as Amateur Radio, where his main interest was HF CW, he also loved cars and Motorsport.
Read more: Silent Key - Archie Dalziel GM4FGD - 11th June 2016
Silent Key - Jim Watt G3PFY - Formerly GM3PFY - 7th June 2016
Jim Watt GM3PFY (on right) at NFD about 1963 at Daniel Stewart's Inverleith
sports ground with Vic Stewart GM3OWU and Jim "Nick" Nicholson GM3FJF / VU2JP.
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Jim Watt obtained his Amateur Radio licence GM3PFY while at school - Daniel Stewart's College, Edinburgh, in 1961. He was active on the LF bands from an actual wooden shack in the garden of his parents' home in Currie, with the Water of Leith at the bottom of the sloping garden. His antenna was a G5RV whose feeder of 34ft of open wire plus a short section of coax dropped down vertically into the shack. His AM rig ran 40 watts input to an 807 PA, a classic set-up at the time. Vic who lived nearby recalls that the rig had open wiring with no protective case and that Jim got a 300V "nip" from it from time to time, likely from the anode top-cap of the 807! Fortunately the shack had an (insulating) wooden floor.
After leaving school Jim joined the RAF and spent the rest of his life in the south of England, operating as G3PFY. Vic also recalls that Jim was concerned that his hearing might suffer in the long-term because the RAF cockpit radios used headphones with no volume control.
Jim died at the age of 70 on 7th June 2016 in hospital at Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
Click for Fenland Citizen obituary.
Read more: Silent Key - Jim Watt G3PFY - Formerly GM3PFY - 7th June 2016
Silent Key - George P Millar GM3UM - 5th June 2016
George P. Millar GM3UM died peacefully at the age of 96 at the Glencairn Care Home in the Grange on 5th June 2016. He was possibly the last surviving founder-member of the Lothians Radio Society, having been its first Secretary in 1946-7 and its second President in 1947-48. A keen CW contester, he operated GM3HAM/P for the LRS in National Field Day for many years and also, using his own callsign, in other contests with the Royal Naval Amateur Radio Society. He was the LRS Auditor and RSGB Rep for many years.
Read more: Silent Key - George P Millar GM3UM - 5th June 2016
Silent Key - Ken Street GM3ENJ - 27th December 2015
Silent Key - Jim Priddy GM3CIG - 23rd January 2016
Silent Key - Iain Maconochie GM3GIG - 19 July 2015
Silent Key - Bob Rutherford GM0FAL - 20 Oct 2016


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054: Making a feature film. Film director Michael Babbitt leverages decades of craft and hard work to create THE LAST IN LINE
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He was born in Philadelphia. He graduated from the Guggenheim Schoolof Aeronautics of New York University. In 1940, he formed PV-Engineering Forum research group.
Three years later Piasecki presented a single-seat PV-2 helicopter. It was the second successful helicopter design in American aviation history. In 1945, he constructed the world's first successful tandem rotor helicopter suitable for transporting heavy loads: the Flying Banana. This initiated a series of helicopters (HRP-1, HRP-2 and HRP-3). They were also used outside the military — in transport and rescue roles.
In 1955 he sold his company, the Piasecki Helicopter Corporation, to the Boeing Airplane Co., and then founded Piasecki Aircraft Corporation design office, which developed prototypes of the first quadruple rotor drone, the Sea-Bat, the VTOL Ring-Wing, and the Airgeeps. In 1962, the Pathfinder was tested: the first compound helicopter, combining the advantages of both helicopter and aeroplane. In 1986, Piasecki designed the Heliostat aircraft vehicle, a combination of a blimp with four helicopters attached to a frame.
He registered a total of more than 20 patents, was the author of 40 professional publications, and he received honorary doctorates from three U.S. universities. In 1986 he received the highest award in the field of technology, the National Medal of Technology, from President Ronald Reagan, and the U.S. Army chose him for the U.S. Army Aviation Hall of Fame (as the first Polish-American engineer). In 1993 he was awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland by President Lech Walesa.
Piasecki was a member of several technical associations, including: the Helicopter Council of the Aerospace Industrial Association, the Committee on Innovation of the National Foundation, The National Society of Professional Engineers, the American Society for Testing Materials, the Franklin Institute, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and the American Helicopter Society. He was also actively involved in Polish-American organizations such as the Kosciuszko Foundation and the Polish American Congress.