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1940 Lancia Aprilia 2nd Series Cabriolet
Sold for € 132,250 (US$ 148,318) inc. premium
The Monaco Sale 'Les Grandes Marques à Monaco'
13 May 2016, 19:30 CEST
Monte Carlo, Fairmont Hotel
Coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina
Chassis no. 439-10853
Engine no. 17867
•Automotive design landmark
•Rare cabriolet model
•Recently restored
•Registered in Italy
One of the most gifted automobile engineers of all time, Vincenzo Lancia did not live long enough to see his final creation enter production, although the exacting parameters he set out would shape what many consider to be the true ancestor of the modern motor car. Launched in 1937, two months after his death, the Aprilia set new standards in production car design. Vincenzo Lancia had specified that this new small saloon should weigh less than 900 kilograms, be less than 4 metres in length, seat five adults in comfort, possess independent suspension, be capable of attaining 130km/h, and consume fuel at a rate of 10 litres per 100 kilometres. Faced with these challenging demands, the design team had little option but to abandon conventional thinking.
Presaging post-war developments, the Aprilia saloon broke away from the traditional 'three-box' layout and incorporated Vincenzo's specified all-independent suspension and hydraulic braking, while the unitary construction bodyshell and overhead-camshaft narrow-angle V4 engine were advances Lancia devotees had enjoyed for many years. Allowed little space to work with, Lancia's designers concentrated on packaging the drive-train as effectively as possible; the differential, brakes, suspension and wheels being assembled separately for inclusion as a single unit. Rather than being merely a styling device, the Aprilia's streamlined shape had been determined by wind tunnel experimentation, one of the very first instances of the science of aerodynamics being applied to a production car. This meant that despite having only 1,351cc (later 1,485cc) at its disposal the Aprilia was indeed capable of 130km/h, while the advanced running gear ensured that it stopped and handled better than anything in its class. 'Mirror-image' doors and pillar-less construction ensured that for ease of passenger access the Aprilia was unrivalled.
A 2nd Series model equipped with the 1½-litre engine, this Aprilia carries cabriolet coachwork by Stabilimenti Farina of Turin, the family firm where styling maestro Battista 'Pinin' Farina learned his craft. We are advised that the car was professionally restored between 2006 and 2012, refurbishment of the coachwork being entrusted to Mabert in Villastellone near Turin, Italy, a firm that makes prototypes for master stylist Giorgetto Giugiaro. There are no invoices available. Finished in Ivory/Bordeaux with beige leather interior, this beautiful little car is offered with an Italian libretto and Certificato di Proprieta.
Philip Kantor
Specialist - Motor Cars
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For the perfect intro to Tunisian crochet, stitch this one up in Lily Sugar'n Cream.
Happiness in the kitchen is at your fingertips when you craft this bright dishcloth. Practice Tunisian crochet using your favourite shade of 100% cotton, Lily Sugar'n Cream, and enjoy a final piece with durability and super absorbency. Keep it simple, or add embroidery for a bit of extra flair.


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Q: Owin Environment not found in context I am building an MVC 5 app.
In my startup.cs file I have
public void Configuration(IAppBuilder app)
{
    app.CreatePerOwinContext<ForexRebatesNowEntities>(() => new ForexRebatesNowEntities());
    CreateRolesandUsers();
}
private void CreateRolesandUsers()
{
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    var roleManager = HttpContext.Current.GetOwinContext().GetUserManager<RoleManager<UserRole, int>>();

My Code fails with the following error when I try and run the site

No owin.Environment item was found in the context

My understanding is the I have added ForexRebateEntitieNow (Entity Framework connection) to the owin context, but the code fails when I try and instantiate a roleManager.
How can I ensure my Owin start up?

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This Classic Mason Ball Jar Gel Candle will be filled with your gel color choice. The 16 ounce glass jar measures 5" high and has a 2 1/2" diameter opening. Includes metal ring and lid. Give a Ball Jar Gel Candle to your party guests to thank them for their attendance.


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import (
	"fmt"
	"io"

	"github.com/go-openapi/runtime"

	strfmt "github.com/go-openapi/strfmt"

	"github.com/codedellemc/gorackhd/models"
)

// GetVersionsReader is a Reader for the GetVersions structure.
type GetVersionsReader struct {
	formats strfmt.Registry
}

// ReadResponse reads a server response into the recieved o.
func (o *GetVersionsReader) ReadResponse(response runtime.ClientResponse, consumer runtime.Consumer) (interface{}, error) {
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}

// NewGetVersionsOK creates a GetVersionsOK with default headers values
func NewGetVersionsOK() *GetVersionsOK {
	return &GetVersionsOK{}
}

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get list of all versions of all packages plus our code

*/
type GetVersionsOK struct {
	Payload GetVersionsOKBodyBody
}

func (o *GetVersionsOK) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf("[GET /versions][%d] getVersionsOK  %+v", 200, o.Payload)
}

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// NewGetVersionsNotImplemented creates a GetVersionsNotImplemented with default headers values
func NewGetVersionsNotImplemented() *GetVersionsNotImplemented {
	return &GetVersionsNotImplemented{}
}

/*GetVersionsNotImplemented handles this case with default header values.

Not implemented.
*/
type GetVersionsNotImplemented struct {
	Payload *models.Error
}

func (o *GetVersionsNotImplemented) Error() string {
	return fmt.Sprintf("[GET /versions][%d] getVersionsNotImplemented  %+v", 501, o.Payload)
}

func (o *GetVersionsNotImplemented) readResponse(response runtime.ClientResponse, consumer runtime.Consumer, formats strfmt.Registry) error {

	o.Payload = new(models.Error)

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	return nil
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	return &GetVersionsDefault{
		_statusCode: code,
	}
}

/*GetVersionsDefault handles this case with default header values.

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type GetVersionsDefault struct {
	_statusCode int

	Payload *models.Error
}

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func (o *GetVersionsDefault) Code() int {
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}

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	return fmt.Sprintf("[GET /versions][%d] GetVersions default  %+v", o._statusCode, o.Payload)
}

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	o.Payload = new(models.Error)

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	if err := consumer.Consume(response.Body(), o.Payload); err != nil && err != io.EOF {
		return err
	}

	return nil
}

/*GetVersionsOKBodyBody get versions o k body body

swagger:model GetVersionsOKBodyBody
*/
type GetVersionsOKBodyBody interface{}

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class Swift < FPM::Cookery::Recipe
  description "general-purpose programming language built using a modern"\
  " approach to safety, performance, and software design patterns"
  name "swift"
  version "2.2.0"
  source "https://swift.org/builds/ubuntu1510/swift-2.2-SNAPSHOT-2015-12-01-b/swift-2.2-SNAPSHOT-2015-12-01-b-ubuntu15.10.tar.gz"
  license "apache2"
  homepage "https://swift.org/"
  sha256 "04d62c13a50bb6c3003676fe7521c9e28bc7bc38e42524330595e80a6df24806"

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Ways Corporations are Investing in Startups
So now that you've gone through all the trouble of identifying these promising Blitzscaling startups, you're asking yourself, well, shouldn't I invest in these startups? Shouldn't I take part in their upside? And the answer is absolutely.
But there's a variety of ways in which you can do this. And it's important to remember a couple of key facts around how you do that.
So first of all, one way to invest in startups, quite obviously, is to invest in their equity. But don't just go ahead and start willy nilly writing checks to startups. What you want to do is to establish an investing practice that is going to follow a set of core principles. The first is to always be part of an investment syndicate.
As a company, you're probably not set up to invest in startups. That's not your core activity. On the other hand, here on Sand Hill Road, that is the core activity for these venture capital firms, and they are set up to help the startups to identify the startups. to guide them along the path to success. So instead of saying we're going to come in and we're going to lead the round, instead say we're going to be a part of the syndicate, we'll be a value added investor through all the different forms of partnering that we've previously talked about.
In addition to investing in startups, via the equity route, you can also invest them in a variety of other ways. So for example, if you are the customer of a startup, one of the things that you can do is you can actually pre-pay that startup for the goods or services that you're buying. This is really essential to that startup. It gives them a huge vote of confidence, and it gives them much needed cash to expand. That's a great way to invest in the startup and make it more successful.
You can also invest in a startup by extending them terms. If you're a supplier, perhaps you're selling something to that startup, finance that sale, allow them to defer cash payment, to allow them to grow that much faster. The more you're able to help that startup grow the more you're able to help it succeed, the more you're going to be able to tap into that success.
One of the most powerful things is you can actually combine these different approaches. So you might invest in the startup from an equity perspective, you might become a supplier to the startup and extend them supplier financing, and you might be a customer of the startup and actually prepay them. All of these things can help the startup succeed. And all of these are ways that you can invest in startups.

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using System;
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using MS.WindowsAPICodePack.Internal;

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			System.Runtime.Serialization.SerializationInfo info,
			System.Runtime.Serialization.StreamingContext context)
			: base(info, context) {
		}

	}
}


Mitsuko, his adult daughter, is trying to uncover why her father died. (Also, taking care of her little brother.) The hidden blueprints she's discovered (and is savvy enough to interpret) hint that he was working on an android far more advanced than anything else currently available… Did he actually build the thing ?
Jiro, a guy who wakes up as a amnesiac nearby with a guitar on his back… oh, come on, this is totally the title android. Which is confirmed soon after when he transforms to face the baddies hunting him down.
Wow, retro character designs ! Most of those people wouldn't feel out of place in the Star System. Fortunately, we've got modern animation quality ; this looks quite good and has some decent atmosphere.
Nice ! We're dealing with well-worn archetypes here, with actual explicit references to Pinocchio just to drive the point home… but it's actually quite fun ; both Jiro and Mitsuko turn out to be pleasant characters to follow. It's clearly a nostalgia piece, but with enough heart to be watchable by people without much knowledge of the original.
I'm strongly considering coming back to it at a later point.
17 years ago, the Valiante kingdom, represented by its ailing king, its kid prince, and its totally-not-treacherous chief advisor, started a witch hunt. Anybody who looked like a mage or a witch was hunted down. They weren't above invading neighbouring cities, either. Hundreds fell, but their main target evaded them : the just-born baby of the first witch burnt at the stake, rescued by a knight in a wolf-like armour.
Leon Lewis, Herman's adoptive son who just happens to be 17, proves that he can hold his own when he's attacked by a bunch of Valiante soldiers (covertly led by a Horror) while Dad is busy at the whorehouse. Which was the point : Herman is now convinced Leon is ready to come back to Valiante's capital city and put an end to the witch hunt.
Still, I'm not entirely sure I'm in the mood for this. There's no nuance to the baddies whatsoever, and the violence can get pretty gruesome at times. (Hey, let's quickly imply the captured witches get raped !) I wouldn't accuse the show of misogyny, but it does feature a lot of violence against women. And it's just a very dark and gloomy premise.
I'm giving it another episode, but I'm doubtful I'll stick with it.
The plot involves invaders from another dimension (mostly giant monsters) wreaking havoc in town until the Border organization shows up out of nowhere to contain the threat, through their "Trigger" powers.
Mikumo, our point-of-view character, is an ordinary and slightly nerdish middle-school kid. He does have enough charisma (or so the script claims) to intimidate the bullies, and he makes a point of going out of his way to help the weak out. (Not that this always works out well for him.) Anyway, he's on the lookout for any Border activity.
Kuga is a weird transfer student (who even transfers into such a disaster zone ?) who barely makes any attempt to hide his Trigger powers. (They're linked to his "ring" helper who offers constant discreet help.) The big obvious twist is that he has no direct link to Border ; he comes from the other dimension !
Quite good-looking indeed ; the battle scenes are clear and fun to look at. Also, the constant succession of Kuga's funny faces is a hoot.
That's much better than I expected. It's got some clever writing, as well as a rare narrative infodump that actually works and doesn't overstay its welcome. The characters' interplay is already fun, despite half of them barely being around.
I'm not sure how long it can keep the momentum up, but so far, so good. Looks like a fun ride.


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Boosie, whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr. was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, began rapping in the 1990s as a member of the hip hop collective Concentration Camp; then, he eventually pursued a solo career in 2000 with the release of his debut album Youngest of da Camp.
Boosie Badazz who was formerly Lil Boosie, born November 14, 1982 was arrested south of Atlanta in Newnan after police say they found a gun and marijuana in their vehicle.
In the course of the vent, a sergeant pulled Hatch's car over after noticing his car swerving on the road.
Hatch was in court in Coweta County Monday morning and was given a $3,500 bond.
His charges were possession of marijuana, possession of THC and possession of a firearm during a felony.
In 2009, Hatch was sentenced to 4 years in prison on drug and gun charges. In 2010, he was indicted on first-degree murder charges, and was also sentenced to 8 years on multiple charges of drug possession with intent of distribution.
Hatch spent 3.5 years on death row before being found not guilty of murder in 2012. After serving 5 years in prison, Hatch was released early on March 5, 2014.
WSB-TV says Hatch has been released from jail.


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Did you eat all your vegetables? You should've seen the movie last night. I'm sending Tovah to school in Boston. Tim and Gregor are my friends. That kind of behavior has nothing to do with me. My father doesn't allow me to go out with Bill. The sun has bronzed her skin. How many suitcases are you taking on your trip? Turn down the volume. I don't have any food to eat.
He has made remarkable progress in English. He represented our company at the conference. I am not now in a position to help you. I like Harry, not as much as I like Draco of course, but still I think he's cool. It was his habit to get up early. Leila never got the chance to do that. How many days comprise a leap year? She fled her country. If we don't trust each other, we won't be able to live together. Who doesn't want love and affection?
All wisdom comes from above. As I said the job position is still open. Patricia plans to go skiing with Ronni. Wayde van Niekerk broke the world record and won the gold medal in the 400m sprint. He suggested that we take a short rest. Kristin comes from Australia. Do you think Patrick is hungry? Revised was eager to begin his vacations. I put my fate in your beautiful hands. Apple is still very secretive with regard to the release date and the price.
It's a real shame that Christina can't be here today. We're not together anymore. How often do you see your godparents? Sorry for not answering your question. I didn't see it. Do you agree with Dr. Burns or Ms. Roland? Your attendance at classes was irregular. How many days do you want to stay in Boston? You're very special to me. We talked about everything we could think about. My name is Emily.
Will you please stop talking about food? He has little feeling for others. I've read only the first three chapters. I feel pretty safe. One of these days I will. Stu checked out. Sjouke Elton, the rector's only child, a sweet maiden of twenty-two summers stood at the window of her pretty chamber, looking out upon the wonderful picture which frost and sunshine, with the long stretch of valley, and distant wood-clad hills, had made for her. Do you remember how we met? He stood stock still. What was it that Jon said that made Joon so angry?
I think that I'm just exhausted. I want you to listen to me. This boat has six oars. Here comes the hard part. Lui named names and made a lot of enemies. She fairly jumped for joy. Sentences past this ID are sentences added by contributors of Tatoeba Project. Where's that smell coming from? I want to go there once again. I am not concerned with the matter.
The interpreter reformulates what has been said. I hope you got a higher score on the test than I did. Benson has lived in Boston for three years. I can't believe you fell for that. She said that she had things that she needed to do and that she would be back later. Gordon is going to ask you to help. Just like you want it to. The meeting will have broken up by the time we arrive. I'd better scoot. The girl insisted on being taken to the zoo.
When you turn to the left, you'll see a white building. You wouldn't have liked me the way I was three years ago. There was only one warden on duty when the riot started. Mum, the rice crackers have gone soft and they don't taste good anymore. She arrived at the town last Monday. I wish I knew for certain what it was. I did what I liked. Laura says you talked him into doing it. I don't feel very confident. That shovel costs thirty dollars.
Shirley is a little chubby. One of the buttons has come off my coat. When I arrived at the airport, the wind was blowing hard. Look to your left. This is all that I know. I'm a nurse. If you are found out, you'll catch it. I'm probably going to be hungry soon. GloFish are genetically modified aquarium fish. I tried to call Caleb again.


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Peter Carl Fabergé (Russisch: Петер Карл Фаберже) (Sint-Petersburg, 30 mei 1846 - Lausanne, 24 september 1920) was een Russische goudsmid. Tevens ontwierp hij juwelen en kunstvoorwerpen. Fabergé is bekend geworden als de maker van uitbundige, met juwelen versierde Fabergé-eieren, die hij maakte voor de laatste twee Russische tsaren, Alexander III en Nicolaas II.

Opleiding
Peter Carl Fabergé was geboren in Sint-Petersburg als de zoon van de Franse juwelier Gustav Fabergé en diens Deense echtgenote Charlotte Junstedt. Zijn vader beoefende sinds 1841 het beroep van juwelier en opende een jaar later het Huis van Fabergé. Hij was erg bekend in Sint-Petersburg en zijn werk was zeer geliefd bij zijn Russische kopers. Fabergé kreeg in Sint-Petersburg les aan een privéschool, St. Anna genaamd. Het gezin verhuisde in 1860 naar Dresden, waar hij ging studeren aan de commerciële school. Hij haalde zijn diploma een jaar later en niet lang daarna ging Fabergé, die toen in zijn tienerjaren zat, op een drie jaar durende studiereis naar steden als Parijs, Florence en Frankfurt am Main. Toen Fabergé in 1864 weer terugkeerde naar Sint-Petersburg, was hij een gediplomeerd juwelier en kreeg hij werk in het bedrijf van zijn vader.

Het Huis van Fabergé

In 1872 trad Fabergé met Augusta Jakobs in het huwelijk en nam hij de leiding over het bedrijf over van zijn vader. Het juweliersbedrijf was toen niet veel anders dan de andere bedrijven in Sint-Petersburg. Maar Fabergé was vastbesloten zich te onderscheiden van de andere juweliers. In die tijd werden juwelen en decoratieve kunst op waarde geschat op basis van de grootte en het gewicht van de kostbare edelstenen en metalen. Fabergé vond echter dat de waarde werd bepaald door het vakmanschap en de tijd die in het werk werden gestoken. Hiermee introduceerde hij een geheel nieuwe schoonheidsleer. Met de hulp van zijn broer Agathon, die in 1882 bij het bedrijf ging werken, wist hij het bedrijf groot te maken. Huis van Fabergé trok nieuwe juweliers als werknemer en groeide uit tot een bekend en modieus juweliershuis dat wereldwijde naamsbekendheid had.

De Fabergé-eieren

Fabergé en zijn jongere broer Agathon waren dé attractie van de Pan-Russische tentoonstelling die in 1882 in Moskou werd gehouden. Ze wonnen een gouden medaille en kregen veel aandacht van de pers. Op dit evenement leerde tsaar Alexander III van Rusland het werk van Fabergé kennen; hij kocht hier namelijk een paar manchetknopen voor zijn vrouw, tsarina Maria Fjodorovna. Drie jaar later plaatste de tsaar zijn eerste order bij het juweliershuis; hij bestelde een paasei voor zijn echtgenote. De tsarina was erg blij met het ei, First Hen Egg genaamd, waarop de tsaar Fabergé aanstelde als hofleverancier en hem de opdracht gaf ieder jaar een paasei voor de tsarina te maken. Toen de tsarentroon na het overlijden van Alexander III werd overgenomen door Nicolaas II bestelde die twee keer per jaar een ei; een voor zijn vrouw Alexandra en een voor zijn moeder. Deze traditie werd van 1895 tot 1916 voortgezet; er zouden meer dan vijftig paaseieren worden gemaakt.

Internationaal succes
Maar Fabergé maakte meer dan eieren. In 1896 vervaardigde zijn bedrijf alle geschenken die tijdens de kroning van Nicolaas II werden gegeven aan de nieuwe tsaar. Ook werd Fabergé in 1897 als hofgoudsmid aan het Zweedse hof aangesteld en in 1900 vertegenwoordigde zijn werk Rusland tijdens de Wereldtentoonstelling van 1900 in Parijs. In 1910 werd hij ook de goudsmid aan het Russische hof. Het Huis van Fabergé was het grootste bedrijf in Rusland met vijfhonderd werknemers en filialen in Moskou (1897), Odessa (1890), Kiev (1900) en Londen (1903). Tussen 1882 en 1917 werden door het bedrijf ongeveer 150.000 voorwerpen gemaakt. In 1910, tijdens het hoogtepunt van de carrière van Peter Carl Fabergé, kreeg het Huis de eretitel "Juwelier van het Keizerlijke Hof". Zijn juweliersbedrijf kreeg verschillende onderscheidingen voor zijn werk.

Na de Russische Revolutie
In 1914 kwam het Huis van Fabergé in de problemen, omdat veel van de werknemers gedwongen waren in het leger te gaan en Fabergé de opdracht kreeg om handgranaten en kogelhulzen te maken. Ook daalde de vraag naar kostbare juwelen en kunstobjecten drastisch. Toen in 1917 de Oktoberrevolutie uitbrak, verkocht Fabergé al zijn aandelen in zijn bedrijf aan zijn werknemers en vluchtte het land uit. Met de hulp van de Britse ambassade kon Fabergé naar Wiesbaden, Duitsland, uitwijken. Hij stierf enkele jaren later, in 1920, in Lausanne, Zwitserland, en werd begraven naast zijn vrouw Augusta op een begraafplaats in Cannes, Frankrijk.

Het Huis van Fabergé werd in november 1918 officieel gesloten. Agathon werd door de nieuwe regering van Rusland vastgehouden om de nationale schatten van het Russische Keizerrijk te catalogiseren en te taxeren. Nicholas Fabergé, Carls jongste zoon, werd in 1906 naar Londen gestuurd om alle verkoop buiten Rusland te behartigen. Hij bleef in Londen en werd modefotograaf. In 1922, twee jaar na de dood van Carl Fabergé, werd Theo geboren. In 1924 stichtten Eugène en Alexander Fabergé, de zonen van Peter Carl, een nieuw juweliersbedrijf onder de naam "Fabergé & Cie" in de hoop de oude reputatie van hun naam weer te laten herleven. Dit bleek echter niet te lukken zonder hun vader, die vier jaar eerder was gestorven. In 1951 werd de naam veranderd in "Fabergé Inc." en later weer in "Fabergé Co.". Jaren later werd het bedrijf onderdeel van het juweliersbedrijf van Victor Mayer.

Theo Fabergé was de laatst levende kleinzoon van Carl Fabergé. Sinds 1985 werkten hij en zijn dochter Sarah Fabergé onder de naam St. Petersburg Collection. Theo restaureerde een originele Holtzapffeldraaibank uit 1861 en begon in de jaren vijftig met het ontwerpen en creëren van sierlijke objecten van exotische houtsoorten en ivoor, eerst voor eigen plezier, maar steeds meer in opdracht. Theo Fabergé overleed op 20 augustus 2007. Zijn dochter Sarah Fabergé zet de familietraditie verder.

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Russisch edelsmid
Kunstenaar in het keizerrijk Rusland
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Looking for a family friendly Maine vacation, look no further than White Water Rafting in Maine with Northeast Whitewater. When planning a Maine vacation, it's important to take into consideration where your spending your time, with whom you are spending your time, and how you want to enjoy the time off you have looked forward to all year. Family vacations are a memorable time in our lives, so picking the best vacation for your family is important, so that the time spent together is priceless.
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The most shocking thing about the Brexit vote has not been the result but the collective failure of the political class to give any sort of coherent leadership. Instead, we have witnessed, by turns, politicians frozen like rabbits in headlamps. Look at the facts, chief dissembler Boris Johnson, supposedly intelligent appeared the morning after the vote, said nothing and scuttled away. David Cameron blubbed to the media and similarly retired hurt, but bear in mind he still has responsibility as Prime Minister! Chancellor George Osborne simply did not appear at all until Monday morning when he popped up with neither clue nor plan but long on soothing platitudes. The rest of them including Michael Gove just responded by a starting to think about their careers and a leadership election. Some commentators have called it Machiavellian, but having spent a little while looking at the work of 'Old Nic' I reckon he would most probably have been appalled at the incompetence! All the Parliamentarians, including the Labour party self declare as democrats but are prepared to risk leaving a dangerous power vacuum. There were even calls, not serious ones admittedly, for the Queen or Army Generals to take temporary charge! A few weeks later and their democratic credentials look even thinner with the Conservative Party preparing to elect a new leader and thus Prime Minister from an electorate of only 150,000 without the guarantee of a General Election and the possibility of rowing back from the Brexit vote (Article 50 will not now likely be triggered until at least 2017).
A almost incredible facet of the referendum result was the total lack of planning for a leave vote. Racist incidents soared, the currency and stock markets collapsed and international collaboration immediately started to freeze or be terminated. But no one took control and we are far from out of danger, in fact the danger will actually intensify. This was the inevitable outcome of the debate which was criticised in earlier posts here and here. I do not buy the argument that we will experience some volatility before things settle down. As things transpired only the SNP in the shape of Nicola Sturgeon were anywhere near prepared for the result. No wonder the SNP virtually monopolise Scotland, a state of affairs which does them credit but bodes ill for contestable politics in the UK. Here is why I think this is the case.
Politicians of all sides have almost no idea about the shape of our relationship with Europe in terms of trade and immigration This is disastrous since they are blithely ignorant of the reason for the Brexit vote consisting of a large mixture of old fashioned nationalism allied to a desperate anti-globalisation protest. If the vote had gone the other way with Remain taking a narrow victory, the position would have been less urgent but still as important. The problem is that there are whole de-industrialised communities around the country now expecting a step change in their prospects or circumstances. I blogged about one young Tesco checkout worker who was excited at 'taking back control'! There is no chance of this happening and while a co-ordinated far right advance looks unlikely at this time due to a lack of charismatic leader it is not impossible that one will emerge in the next few years to fuel and feed off the discontentment. In the past the Labour Party had politicians as disparate as Aneurin Bevan and Sir Stafford Cripps who, for various reasons, understood the attraction of far right politics for dispossessed communities. In some cases this was because they temporarily felt the allure themselves. Remember, Nazi stood for National Socialist (the British equivalent was the New Party led by Sir Oswald Mosley) and there is no reason why a modern version should not make similar headway today.
Relocate economic activity away from London. Many people ask what can be done for deprived communities. Just as we have seen with the BBC there is no reason why Government agencies and Departments can be relocated. For example, why not place the Department for Work and Pensions in Ebbw Vale or Consett, Co Durham. Move the Department for Culture to Barnsley or Gateshead. For those who say this is impracticable, just look at other countries, Germany for example splits Government Departments between Berlin and Bonn.
Strengthen the 'misconduct in public office' statute to include issues of deliberate and persistent misrepresentation and lying. Enforce it and improve debate.
Assess the experiments surrounding Basic Income currently being undertaken around the world and implement a plan for introduction to compensate people for being frozen out of wealth creation which is largely centred in the City of London.
Reform the Lords to remove oligarchs and establishment cronies and ensure that all regions and sections of the country and society have proper representation. Give it a genuine scrutiny and investigatory role enabling it to hold the Government properly to account.
Before a General Election instigate PR which will give disenfranchised UKIP and other minority party (Green, TUSC etc) voters proper representation. Their voices MUST be heard.
Start a major Council House building programme NOW!
One example will serve to illustrate the disconnect. Last year it was proposed that London should have a new concert hall, partly to attract classical poster boy Simon Rattle to the London Symphony Orchestra. As ClassicFM reported this was backed by other musical luminaries such as Sir Roger Norrington and would cost an estimated quarter of a billion pounds! A report claimed that £125m could be raised from fundraising but the rest would come from the Corporation of London and the public purse. If that sort of money is available let the Corporation of London pay for the whole of it and invest the public money in the regions. Why should the deprived well off pay for an elite vanity project which will only attract more resources to an over bloated capital. This week the great and the good such as the Governor of the Bank of England Mark Carney have retreated to Wimbledon as a kind of safe place for frayed nerves. If they do not take action soon they will find the Centre Court has been turned into inexpensive social housing as a consequence of the policies of a Far Right demagogue!
Europe is crossing by severe ideological changes .
Thanks for your comment. Yes, I agree that many of the issues and problems exist right across Europe.


He appeared on the census taken on the night of 2nd April 1911, living in 178 Crawley Road, Horsham, Sussex, England in the household of his parents, Arthur Wickham Arnold and Annie Rose Reta Virgo. He was 5 years old.
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Free UK BDM index from 1837, online http://freebmd.rootsweb.com, Arnold Arthur Mechen Horsham 2b 307.
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#!/usr/bin/geek: Google should buy Starbucks?!
Sheldon Liber is once again at it saying that Google should buy Starbucks. Yes, he means the Coffee Retailer!
So this is why I still think Google should buy Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX). It would allow them to convert some of their equity from soft assets to hard assets. See: Going to hell in a hand basket: Hard vs. Soft Assets.
Google is capitalized at five times the size of Starbucks. It would be pricey right now, but is there anything much more pricey than Google stock? This would strengthen long-term cashflow and give them an inroads to many foreign markets.
The two could cross-promote each other. After all, Starbucks is venturing into music distribution, movie promotion, broader food selection, kitchen accessories, etc. And both Google and Starbucks have vested interests in WiFI. What if Google handled all of the Starbucks WiFi?
Google is trying to corner the market on advertising and Starbucks would be another great platform.
What would be the network effect of adding YouTube to Starbucks in some fashion? What if Google became an outlet for Starbucks music and Starbucks became a place to sell things like YouTube DVD's -- maybe the 50 most popular YouTube videos of the year?
Starbucks management could also teach Google management about social responsibility. They both claim this atribute, but Starbucks has the better track record and Google's "do no harm" is running into lingering questions with each new initiative.
It is also a cultural icon. Just as many people are working on laptops as reading the newspaper during their lingering visits to the stores. Mr Schultz, chairman, has been promoting Starbucks as "the third Place," after home and office to spend time. Seems Google has the same thing in mind but thinks that place is cyberspace.
He does make some very strong points here but I'm not sure I want to see Google entering such a vastly different market. Sure they have some crossovers but Starbucks is still a retail operation, not a technology company.
I think Apple, Inc is far more likely acquisition or partnership target. Google CEO Dr. Eric Schmidt is already on Apple's Board of Directors and I think Google could do some amazing things with the already amazing Mac OS. It would be the final nail in Microsoft's coffin and the OEMs would be groveling for to maintain any piece of the market.
Leave the coffee up to the coffee guys, and focus on the technology.


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Man posts jokey videos on Pornhub - and people think they're hilarious
Ryan Creamer, 26, is a comedian who is spreading wholesome messages that don't contain any explicit material at all
He is spreading positive messages on Pornhub
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On sites like Pornhub, you'd probably expect most of the content on there to be of people having sex.
Well one man has decided to turn that idea on its head and post hilarious videos of himself doing nice and helpful things.
Ryan Creamer, 26, is a comedian who is spreading wholesome messages that don't contain any explicit material at all - and they've gone viral.
His channel contains perfectly safe videos like 'I Offer You Water (In Case You Are Parched Post-Orgasm)' and 'I Hug You and Say I Had a Really Good Time Tonight and Then I Go Home'.
The videos have racked up more than 1 million views in total.
One is called 'I Disinfect the Casting Couch'
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People on social media have commented to praise his bizarre endeavour, writing that he is "hilarious" and "a hero".
One joked that it is "the kinkiest thing" on Pornhub, while another said "I'm crying who is he?"
Speaking to BuzzFeed News, the 26-year-old said that he started the channel back in October after he noticed a 'Work for Us' option.
He said he didn't set out to make any sort of statement, and just made the videos for his own amusement.
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"I clicked and learned anyone can get verified. You just submit a picture of your face with a piece of paper with your name on it," he said.
"Once they verify who you are, they verify your account, and then I posted my first video."
His first video is simply him filming himself tucking the viewer into bed with a big smile on his face. He even kisses the viewer goodnight.
He clarified that he's trying to make fun of anyone on the site, and has been overwhelmed with how nice people working in the sex industry have been about his videos.
"I get a lot of messages being like, 'hey, this just made me feel good,'" he added.
In a statement to BuzzFeed News, a spokesperson for Pornhub said the company "welcome[s] content creators of all types."
"Ryan's content has been very well received by our community and we encourage artists and creators alike to consider our platform to get their work out into the world," they said.
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Holding the #1 position on the Billboards Rock Charts is the new Avenged Sevenfold album Hail to the King. This album marks a new chapter in the band's music as it is the first to have their new permanent drummer Arin Ilejay, who replaced deceased drummer, Jimmy "The Rev" Sullivan.
The album has a traditional metal rock 'n' roll style that made the band famous, however there are some songs featured on this album that have a much softer, more solemn tone, like the song "Crimson Day." Hail to the King opens with the song "Shepherd of Fire," which has a traditional metal tone reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, while still sounding fresh as the musicians include the use of war drums and a fog horn-like sound to bring about a heavier feel that is sure to make any rock fan hooked on the album.
"Requiem" is a track reminiscent of the original Avenged Sevenfold sound, beginning with a Latin chant the band is known for using. As the song progresses, lead guitarist Synester Gates emphasizes his guitar skills with a solo that would make Eddie van Halen proud.
Whether you are an old Avenged fan, or this is your first time listening, Hail to the King will not disappoint.
Cant wait for there new album.
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In my previous posts (see here and here), I wrote about what you need to be thinking about as you go about setting up your customer success operations – data, process and people. I concluded by stating that you should take an iterative approach and focus on the 1-2 things that will get you the maximum bang for your buck. Perfection is a worthy but unattainable goal, but just as surely, the pursuit of perfection brings about excellence.
As you design your customer success operation, you should be thinking about the skills that you will need to develop in your team. These skills are not static and will need to be matched to the needs of your organization as it evolves, the markets it operates in, and the customers it serves. Shortly after I published my last post, I came across this excellent post by Omid Razavi, about the four traits of customer success management.
Omid proposes that we use the following framework to design and build a customer success team.
It is a highly insightful piece that every customer success executive should read and consider carefully, so I will not repeat what he has said here. He wraps up by posing a very relevant question to the reader – "What traits/characteristics are you looking for in a CSM?" and that is the question I will venture to address here. In this post, I will outline an approach you can use to apply this framework to your specific needs.
The needs placed on the customer success professional are a function of four factors – two internal (company, product) and two external (business domain, marketplace/competition). Each of these factors has a distinct impact on the skills required in the customer success team. More importantly, this influence tends to evolve over time. Let me explain.
Stage in the company's lifecycle: When a company is just getting off the ground, and has a small, but rapidly growing, customer base, it should invest in relationship skills. This is a function of customer needs – the early adopters will require a lot of handholding – and the risk profile – an early startup can ill afford churn of any sort.
On the other end of the spectrum, a company with a large customer base cannot serve each of them equally. It will have to segment its customers, usually based on value, and assign resources appropriately. In order to do so effectively, it will need a strong data science capability – to identify the top customers that require personalized outreach, and to identify the needs and future behavior of the larger customer base so that it can have a more effective mass outreach program.
Budget: This is always an important factor that pervades everything else, but still merits a discussion on its own. Let's consider two scenarios – a scenario in which the budget is severely constrained, and another in which it is "adequate", as in the budget is not unlimited, but is not a constraining factor either.
When budgets are constrained, the manager has no choice but to invest in efficiency at the cost of a personal touch. This will require a data science engine that brings in data from multiple sources and covers product usage trends to identify customer health and risks, and can proactively guide the team members to make the best of a limited resource pool.
On the other hand, when budgets are not as constrained, the manager should invest in building up business knowledge so that team members can become trusted advisors to their customers. Depending on the specific situation, it may also make sense to invest in technical expertise and relationship skills as well.
Organizational "velocity": The third aspect of the Company's impact is its "velocity." In this context, I am trying to highlight the rate of change within the company and account for the impact of this velocity on customers. As the pace increases, the company will have a harder time keeping customers up-to-date with the latest developments. In this instance, the data science engine becomes very important because it will be the key to identifying how well customers are keeping pace, and to helping the company identify the best strategies to ensure that this happens on an ongoing basis.
Stage in the product lifecycle: The product lifecycle has a strong influence on the skills required in the customer success team, but this influence varies over the course of its lifecycle. In the early days, relationship skills are critical, as customers will very likely require lots of handholding. As the product matures, this aspect will recede, and business knowledge will become more important as customers master the product, and start looking to derive even more value from it. This stage also coincides with a larger number of customers, and will therefore bump up the importance of the data science skills in the team.
Product complexity: This aspect is static in the sense that its influence does not vary over time. As the complexity of the product increases, managers will need to invest in developing technical expertise in their team members so that they can help customers deploy the product, and make full use of its capabilities. They will also need to invest in the acquisition of business skills so that the customer success professionals can become their customers' trusted advisors, and expand the relationship in mutually beneficial ways over time.
Barriers to Exit: This aspect enables (or precludes) a tactical approach to the design of the customer success team. As the barriers to exit become stronger, managers have an opportunity to focus more on business knowledge because the customer is already deriving significant value from the product (which raised the barrier to exit in the first place).
I don't mean to be cynical, and am not in any way advocating that a company exploit these barriers. The implicit assumption is that customers have gone past the point where they need handholding or extensive technical advice. The presence of a barrier merely enables a company to invest in developing solutions that allow them to become trusted advisors to their customers, thereby further increasing the barrier to exit.


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Q: Why does the EMH use the computer? I've started watching Voyager, finally, and I've noticed on more than one occasion, we see the Emergency Medical Holographic program (The Doctor) sitting at the desk in sickbay, working on the computer. In "Phage", he even makes a comment about having a lot of paperwork to do. Why? He is the computer, essentially. He could have a direct "mental" link to medical records, as well as medical references.
The only reason that comes to mind is that it's to make him seem more human. But that rationale only would make sense if he were intended to become a part of the crew. This happens on Voyager, but the EMH was intended to be a short-term emergency replacement. Building simulations of writing paperwork seems like a waste of both programmer effort and time that would be better spent during an emergency.
Is there another reason? Is this ever explained?

A: Because The Doctor is performing tasks humans would normally handle
Remember that The Doctor is in a fairly unique position for an EMH:

Most notably The Doctor, a Mark I serving on the USS Voyager, ran almost continuously for years and was forced to expand his programming extensively to keep up. This EMH originally objected to being the replacement for the entire medical staff...

He's not meant to be a virtual medbay, his functions were intended to be an emergency pair of hands in case a human physician is no longer available.

And let's remember that the Mark I was apparently not even that great at doing that job:

Eventually it was concluded that the EMH Mark I was defective, and they were bounced out of the medical corps. While an ashamed Dr. Zimmerman tried to have them decommissioned, Starfleet reassigned them to scrub plasma conduits on waste transfer barges. Later the Mark I's were also deployed in other menial tasks, like dilithium mining.

Same source, but I think it comes from "Life Line".  Although The Doctor obviously beats these expectations. It's probably better to think of The Doctor as a med droid with bedside manner than a holographic interface into the Ship's computer itself.

A: He either uses the computer because it's a 'goof' in the series which the writers' never noticed, or, the doctor's running (he is software) on a different part of the computer system which does not allow him to inter-operate between parts of the system which are not strictly related to projecting his image.
I guess you could say that it would make sense to enable him to interact directly with the computer system - or, if you want to narrow the parameter - allow him to interact completely with the computer's medical related parts, i'e., instead of saying 'computer, do...' he could 'think' it.
The only problem with this - and it's not a tech issue, but, more of a visual, i.e., story issue, is that it wouldn't really require him to do/need anyone else's assistance, input, interaction, as all his (medical) needs would be 'done' for him, and that's not much of a help on a TV series.


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In an article for the Methodist Recorder (22 March 2013), organist and choirmaster Richard Skeet (St John's Methodist Church in Hereford) writes beautifully about what is arguably Isaac Watts' most well-known hymn. He notes that the text, which first appeared in Watts' second collection, Hymn and Spiritual Songs, "was almost certainly written between 1694 and 1696 when the 20-year-old Isaac returned home from his studies at the Stoke Newington Dissenting Academy." The hymn was intended as a communion hymn and is headed with a reference to St Paul's letter to the Galatians: "Crucifixion to the world by the cross of Christ" (Galatians 6:14).
Richard Skeet writes:
"There are two quite remarkable things about the hymn as a whole. The first is that it is a meditation on a crucifix - a very Catholic form of devotion. But Isaac Watts was a Protestant Dissenter - as far from Rome as it is possible to be, writing in a time of great mistrust, if not hatred, between Protestants and Catholics... The second is that we sing the hymn today exactly as Watts wrote it in his revision of 1709 except for the 'offering' in the last verse." Richard argues that many of Watts' other hymns are "quite unsingable today": "None of Isaac Watts' hymns in Singing the Faith have survived the editor's hands. Yet this hymn sounds to us today as fresh and natural as the day it was written."
Richard Skeet describes in detail the many poetic techniques that Watts brings to bear on his writing of this hymn, as well as his training (like St Paul) in the arts of rhetoric. But he concludes:
"Undoubtedly the power of this hymn derives from its ability to inspire our imagination and to lead us to the response of the last line ("love so amazing, so divine, / demands my soul, my life, my all") ... What makes this a great hymn is that the artistry of the writing is never allowed to get in the way of the simplicity of the words."
Richard Skeet is organist and choirmaster of St John's Methodist Church in Hereford. An edited version of this article first appears in the Methodist Recorder on 22 March, 2013. The original version is reproduced on Singing the Faith Plus with permission of the author and Methodist Recorder.


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By: Andrea Isom
An Iraqi woman who has been living in Metro Detroit for most for her life got a life-changing gift just days before her 43rd birthday.
Jihan Asker shared with 7 Action News her journey from fear, to faith, to freedom.
The first time we interviewed Jihan, there was a tremendous amount of fear in her heart. Now, there is nothing but hope!
"The dream that I had came true. I can't tell you how it feels, it's just the best feeling in the world!" she says with tears of joy.
Jihan has her Green Card after being arrested, detained, and threatened with deportation.
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She was the first Iraqi detainee to be released from jail. Her legal team immediately starting preparing her application for a Green Card.
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His colleague feels the same.
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"It's just like being in the darkness and coming to the light, God just saving you. I'm at peace now," she says.
Jihan is ready to begin again, with a sincere sense of relief and pride to be living in the country she loves.


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After returning to his native Minnesota for graduate school, Jonathan Garamella, PhD, is now working as a post-doc in the Robertson-Anderson lab.
Jonathan received his doctorate for his work in the Noireaux Lab,which focuses on cell-free synthetic biology and biophysics, where he worked on The Encapsulation of an E. coli TXTL in Cell-sized Compartments Towards Prototyping Synthetic Cells. Intrigued? Learn more.
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What are you up to now? How did you get there?
I'm currently loving working as a materials research scientist in the Material Measurement Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology under the National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Associateship Program. I am studying fast, local responses of photoactivated materials using atomic force microscopy, something a bit different than my optics and bioengineering PhD and equally as exciting. I was fortunate enough to collaborate with some very talented scientists at NIST at the end of my PhD work at the University of Colorado (CU) Boulder and they asked me to write an NRC proposal to continue working with them. My proposal was accepted by the committee, and I have enjoyed working at NIST since August 2017!
Is this what you envisioned yourself doing when you graduated as a physics/biophysics major from USD?
I loved my experience working as an undergraduate researcher through both USD's SURE program and through a research experience at CU Boulder my junior year, so I knew I wanted to continue researching in some capacity. I also knew that I wanted to push beyond the current state of research and realized the most efficient way to do that was to pursue a PhD. Truth be told, throughout my PhD I became pretty jaded by research, as most students do, and I thought I wanted to jump right into an industry position, a common route for PhDs not interested in academia, but then my colleagues at NIST approached me about the NRC proposal and the rest is history! At the risk of sounding corny, I have completely fallen in love with research again and couldn't be happier with my decision to pursue a position in a national lab which allows me to pursue my own research interests while cultivating industry and academia collaborations, so for fellow jaded PhDs out there, have hope!
How did your time in the Physics and Biophysics Department at USD shape your career path, your outlook on life and/or your life outside of work?
USD was instrumental in my decision to pursue a PhD and ultimately become a NIST scientist because I was able to have more hands-on experience with the nitty gritty, on-the-spot problem solving aspects of research than most of my fellow PhD classmates, which are the bits of research I find most fulfilling!
What is your proudest accomplishment since you graduated from USD? What allowed you to achieve it?
It's probably obvious at this point, but obtaining my PhD was without a doubt my biggest accomplishment since graduating from USD's physics program. It was an arduous process, but completely worth it to me. I am also quite proud of a completely different accomplishment, which is climbing my first 6000 meter mountain in the Andes Mountains in South America (JUST shy of 20k feet) and have plans to summit my first 20k peak soon!
Is there anything you wished you had done while a physics/biophysics major at USD that you didn't?
Without a doubt I wish that I had networked more throughout my time at USD. There are so many exceptional researchers and companies in the San Diego area that I wish I had actively sought out during my time, if even just to chat with and hear their stories. The people I've met and the impression I've had on them have been the most valuable piece of my professional and personal life, and I wish I had fostered that network more while at USD.
What advice do you have for current/future USD physics and biophysics majors?
I would simply say to take advantage of as many opportunities, both personal and professionally oriented, while you are at USD. You have more freedom than you know and the people you meet in each of these opportunities will be invaluable going forward.
I plan to continue researching at NIST in Boulder for as long as they'll have me because the atmosphere of excitement for research developments is truly infectious. I am also pursuing some additional academic and industry collaborations to further tissue engineering, so stay posted!
Is there anything else you would like to share with us?
Yes! I'd love to share that I recently married a fellow USD graduate of the Psychology Department, Blake Higgins, who I started dating my sophomore year! He also recently finished his residency in pediatric dentistry at one of the best children's hospitals in the nation, Children's Hospital Colorado, and I couldn't be more proud of him. We're finally taking some time right now to travel through South America. As an additional, random side note, I am also one in a long line of USD graduates in my family, where both my mom, dad, aunt, uncle, and sister all tout USD as their alma mater. Go Toreros!
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CIA Director calls WikiLeaks an "enemy," says Assange has "no First Amendment freedoms"
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In a speech Thursday at a Washington, DC think tank, CIA Director Michael Pompeo called the whistleblower site WikiLeaks a "non-state hostile intelligence service" and said news organizations that reveal the government's crimes are "enemies" of the United States.
Pompeo's remarks announce an open break with the First Amendment's protection of freedom of speech and a threat that the Trump administration will not tolerate opposition to war, surveillance and corporate plunder.
Referring to WikiLeaks' founder, Pompeo declared that "Julian Assange has no First Amendment freedoms." Pompeo's remarks were prompted by Assange's April 11 op-ed in the Washington Post, in which the whistleblower defended WikiLeaks. The threat of US prosecution or assassination has forced Assange to seek refuge at the Ecuadorian embassy in London since 2012.
In his remarks, Pompeo said, "We have to recognize that we can no longer allow Assange and his colleagues the latitude to use free speech values against us. To give them the space to crush us with misappropriated secrets is a perversion of what our great Constitution stands for. It ends now."
Pompeo is the head of an organization whose record in criminality, illegality and murder is unsurpassed. Over the course of its 69 year history, the CIA has overseen assassinations and coups d'état, trained and armed fascistic death squads, collaborated with dictators, and, following 9/11, established a global network of black site torture chambers, giving rise to a new vocabulary of words like "extraordinary rendition," "advanced interrogation," and "rectal rehydration." The number of people killed by the CIA and its collaborators over the years is in the millions.
Organizations like WikiLeaks have exposed government actions that violate the US Constitution and international law. Had it not been for individuals like Assange, Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden, the public would have never learned about the National Security Agency's mass surveillance, the Guantanamo Bay prison operating procedures, many of the worst US war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, or the Democratic Party's efforts to force through the nomination of Hillary Clinton in the 2016 party primaries.
Pompeo called these exposures "false narratives that increasingly define our public discourse" and "demean and distort the work and achievements of the CIA." Those who are behind them are committing "treason."
This thuggish statement is a direct threat aimed at Assange and all who oppose the crimes of the government. In the US, the punishment for treason is death. Last November, Pompeo argued that whistleblower Edward Snowden should be put to death.
There is an element of trepidation in Pompeo's remarks. He and the military-intelligence apparatus are concerned that "in the absence of a vocal rebuttal, these voices, ones that proclaim treason to be public advocacy, gain a gravity they do not deserve."
The government is frustrated that figures like Assange, Snowden and Manning are widely regarded as popular heroes. "In today's digital environment," Pompeo said, whistleblowers "can disseminate stolen US secrets instantly around the globe to terrorists, dictators, hackers and anyone else seeking to do us harm."
Pompeo launched a personal attack on Assange, calling him a "darling of terrorists," a "narcissist," a "fraud," and a "coward." "Assange and his ilk make common cause with dictators," Pompeo said.
"Assange and his kind are not the slightest bit interested in improving civil liberties or enhancing personal freedom. They champion nothing but their own celebrity," he added. "Their currency is click-bait, their moral compass nonexistent, their mission personal self-aggrandizement through the destruction of Western values."
Pompeo also made clear that he considers as "enemies" "those who grant a platform to these leakers." Many of these groups "may be small—and I mentioned one particular character a few times [i.e. Assange]—but it's much bigger than that. It's much broader and deeper than that."
Pompeo compared opposition news organizations to terrorist groups and countries like North Korea and Syria that are presently targets of US military intervention. This "new threat," he said, "has as its motive the destruction of America in the very same way that those countries do. And I'm confident this administration will pursue them with great vigor."
The CIA director attacks Assange for "comparing himself to Thomas Jefferson" in the Washington Post op-ed and then explains that the government relies on "legitimate news organizations such as the New York Times and the Washington Post " to protect against "this threat of misinformation and propaganda." He called the corporate media "truth-tellers extraordinaire" and said, "I'm hopeful that we will get some of the truth-telling from these people."
In fact, Pompeo's praise for the corporate media affirms the prescience of Jefferson himself, who wrote in a 1785 letter to the Dutch statesman Gijsbert Karel van Hogendorp:
"The most effectual engines for [pacifying a nation] are the public papers… [A despotic] government always [keeps] a kind of standing army of newswriters who, without any regard to truth or to what should be like truth, [invent] and put into the papers whatever might serve the ministers" to "keep the nation quiet."
Pompeo's speech has been uncritically cited by the Times and other corporate media sources who serve as the "standing army" of American imperialism. The Times covered Pompeo's remarks only to criticize them as "the latest sign that neither Mr. Trump nor many of his most senior officials consider themselves beholden to statements they made or stances they took in the presidential campaign," citing the fact that Pompeo once tweeted a link to WikiLeaks documents targeting Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.
The fact that Pompeo's fascistic rant calling for the abolition of free speech has passed without criticism is the product of two parallel and interrelated processes bound up with the growth of social inequality and the decline of the US's world economic position.
First, the government is controlled by an oligarchic ruling class made up of powerful banks and corporations that have empowered the military and intelligence agencies to wage 25 years of permanent war aimed at securing world domination and access to cheap labor and resources. The marriage between the two political parties, Wall Street and the military-intelligence agencies has purged the media and political establishment of any genuinely oppositional voices. A figure like Donald Trump could have only emerged out of such a toxic climate of militarism and political reaction.
Second, permanent war and growing social inequality have created widespread social opposition in the working class to the policies of war, domestic surveillance and corporate dictatorship. Aware of growing subterranean discontent, the government is declaring that opposition is treasonous and illegal. Pompeo's speech lays out the new standard: The First Amendment only applies to speech that the CIA deems tolerable.
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"Miscarriage of Medicine: The Growth of Catholic Hospitals and the Threat to Reproductive Health Care" (2013), by Lois Uttley, Sheila Reynertson, Larraine Kenny, and Louise Melling
In 2013, Lois Uttley, Sheila Reynertson, Larraine Kenny, and Louise Melling published "Miscarriage of Medicine: The Growth of Catholic Hospitals and the Threat to Reproductive Health Care," in which they analyzed the growth of Catholic hospitals in the United States from 2001 to 2011 and the impact those hospitals had on reproductive health care. In the US, Catholic hospitals are required to abide by the US Catholic Church's Ethical Guidelines for Health Care Providers, also called the Directives.
"The Results of Operations for the Cure of Cancer of the Breast Performed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital from June, 1889, to January, 1894" (1894), by William Stewart Halsted
In 1894, William Stewart Halsted published The Results of Operations for the Cure of Cancer of the Breast Performed at the Johns Hopkins Hospital from June, 1889, to January, 1894, in the medical journal Annals of Surgery. In the article, Halsted describes the results from fifty of his operations on women with breast cancer, performed at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. Those operations involved a surgical procedure Halsted called radical mastectomy, which consists in removing all of the patient's breast tissue, chest muscle, and underarm lymph nodes.
"Pregnancy Complicating Diabetes" (1949), by Priscilla White
In 1949, Priscilla White published Pregnancy Complicating Diabetes, which described the results and implications of a fifteen-year study about pregnant diabetic women. Published in the American Journal of Medicine, the article details possible causes of and ways to prevent the high fetal mortality rate associated with pregnant diabetic women. Diabetes is a disease in which the body's ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired, and it can be particularly dangerous during pregnancies.
"Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina: Association of Maternal Stilbestrol Therapy with Tumor Appearance in Young Women" (1971), by Arthur L. Herbst, et al.
Published in 1971, Adenocarcinoma of the Vagina: Association of Maternal Stilbestrol Therapy with Tumor Appearance in Young Women, by Arthurs L. Herbst and colleagues, was the first piece of literature connecting maternal use of the drug diethylstilbestrol (DES), also called stilbestrol, with the development of a rare and severe form of vaginal cancer in young women. Diethylstilbestrol was later classified as an endocrine disruptor, a substance that disrupts the hormonal function of the body in those exposed to it during development or later in life.
"A Proposal for a New Method of Evaluation of the Newborn Infant" (1953), by Virginia Apgar
In 1953, Virginia Apgar published the article "A Proposal for a New Method for Evaluation of the Newborn Infant" about her method for scoring newborn infants directly after birth to assess their health and whether medical intervention was necessary. Apgar worked at the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, New York, as an obstetrical anesthesiologist, a physician who administers pain medication during childbirth.
"Vietnam Veterans' Risks for Fathering Babies with Birth Defects" (1984), by J. David Erickson et al.
In 1984, J. David Erickson and his research team published the results of a study titled 'Vietnam Veterans' Risks for Fathering Babies with Birth Defects' that indicated that Vietnam veterans were at increased risk of fathering infants with serious congenital malformations, or birth defects.
Evaluation of the Newborn Infant--Second Report (1958), by Virginia Apgar et al.
Virginia Apgar and colleagues wrote "Evaluation of the Newborn Infant—Second Report" in 1958. This article explained that Apgar's system for evaluating infants' condition after birth accurately predicted the health of infants. Apgar had developed the scoring system in 1953 to provide a simple method for determining if an infant needed medical attention after birth.
"Pelvic Scoring for Elective Induction" (1964), by Edward Bishop
In the 1964 article, "Pelvic Scoring for Elective Induction," obstetrician Edward Bishop describes his method to determine whether a doctor should induce labor, or artificially start the birthing process, in a pregnant woman. Aside from medical emergencies, a woman can elect to induce labor to choose when she gives birth and have a shorter than normal labor. The 1964 publication followed an earlier article by Bishop, also about elective induction.
"Elective Induction of Labor" (1955), by Edward Bishop
In 1955, obstetrician Edward Bishop, a physician specializing in childbirth, published the article "Elective Induction of Labor," in which he proposed the best conditions for pregnant women to elect to induce, or begin, labor. Elective induction of labor requires an obstetrician to administer a drug to help a pregnant woman to start her contractions, and to rupture the fluid-filled sac surrounding the fetus called the amniotic sac.
"Kangaroo Care Is Effective in Diminishing Pain Response in Preterm Neonates" (2003), by Celeste Johnston, Bonnie Stevens, Janet Pinelli, Sharyn Gibbins, Francoise Filion, Anne Jack, Susan Steele, Kristina Boyer, and Annie Veilleux
In the 2003 article "Kangaroo Care Is Effective in Diminishing Pain Response in Preterm Neonates", Celeste Johnston, Bonnie Stevens, Janet Pinelli, and their colleagues evaluate the effectiveness of the Kangaroo Mother Care position in decreasing the pain response of preterm infants who undergo a heel lance procedure for blood collection. Kangaroo Mother Care is a method of treatment for premature and low birth weight infants that involves exclusive breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact between a mother and her infant in what is called the kangaroo position.
Ovum Humanum: Growth, Maturation, Nourishment, Fertilization and Early Development (1960), by Landrum Brewer Shettles
Ovum Humanum was written and compiled by Dr. Landrum Brewer Shettles while he worked as a doctor in New York. The publication contains an atlas of photographs of the human egg cell that Shettles took while working at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Stechert-Hafner, Inc, a publishing company based in New York City, published the book in 1960. The book presents a collection of color photographs that shows detail of the human egg that had never been seen before, providing a reference for scientists and doctors that documented the anatomy of these cells.
"Veterans and Agent Orange Update 1996: Summary and Research Highlights" by the US National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine
In March 1996, the National Academy of Sciences of the United States released 'Veterans and Agent Orange Update 1996: Summary and Research Highlights,' which summarized research on the health effects of Agent Orange and other herbicides used in the Vietnam War. In their 1996 report, the National Academy connects Agent Orange exposure with two health conditions: spina bifida, a birth defect that occurs when the spinal cord develops improperly, and peripheral neuropathy, a nervous system condition in which the peripheral nerves are damaged.
"An Extended Family with a Dominantly Inherited Speech Disorder" (1990), by Jane A. Hurst et al.
In 1990, researcher Jane Hurst and her colleagues published "An Extended Family With a Dominantly Inherited Speech Disorder," in which they proposed that a single gene was responsible for a language disorder across three generations of a family. Affected individuals of the family, called the KE family, had difficulty producing, expressing and comprehending speech. Hurst and her team studied the KE family and the disorder at the Department of Clinical Genetics at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, England.
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The 'Kangaroo-Method' for Treating Low Birth Weight Babies in a Developing Country" (1994), by Nils Bergman and Agneta Jürisoo
In the 1994 article "The 'Kangaroo-Method' for Treating Low Birth Weight Babies in a Developing Country," authors Nils Bergman and Agneta Jürisoo evaluate the effectiveness of the Kangaroo Care method in treating low birth weight infants at Manama Mission Hospital in Gwanda, Zimbabwe. Low birth weight infants face many medical complications. In developing countries, where the prevalence of low birth weight infants is highest, there is limited access to the technology or skilled personnel required to keep those infants alive.
"Adherence to Combination Prophylaxis for Prevention of Mother-to-Child-Transmission of HIV in Tanzania" (2011), by Inga Kristen, Julius Sewangi, Andrea Kunz, Festo Dugange, Judith Ziske, Brigitte Jordan-Harder, Gundel Harms, and Stefanie Theuring
In 2011, Inga Kristen, Julius Sewangi, Andrea Kunz, Festo Dugange, Judith Ziske, Brigitte Jordan-Harder, Gundel Harms, and Stefanie Theuring published the article, "Adherence to Combination Prophylaxis for Prevention of Mother-to-Child-Transmission of HIV in Tanzania," in PLoS ONE. Hereafter, "Adherence to Combination Prophylaxis," the article details the authors' investigation into the efficacy of a medication regimen called combination prophylaxis to prevent mother-to-child, or MTC, transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus, or HIV, before, during, and after delivery.
Twice Born–Stories from the Special Delivery Unit (2015), by the Public Broadcasting Service and Trailblazer Studios
In 2015, the Public Broadcasting Service, or PBS, released a three-part documentary series, Twice Born–Stories from the Special Delivery Unit, hereafter Twice Born, that follows several pregnant women and their experiences with fetal surgery. Trailblazer Studios produced the film, which predominantly features two women, although it includes the stories of many women. The two main women are pregnant with fetuses diagnosed with physical deformities. One woman's fetus is diagnosed with spina bifida, an incomplete closure of the fetus's spinal column.
"Spiritual Midwifery" (2003), by Ina May Gaskin
In 1976, midwife Ina May Gaskin published Spiritual Midwifery, with other editions published in 1980, 1990, and 2003. Spiritual Midwifery is a book about pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, or the time period after birth. During the 1970s, it was common for women to receive an epidural, a medication that reduces pain during labor, and for physicians to monitor a fetus's heartbeat while separating women from their infants after birth. However, according to Gaskin, some women wanted to give birth outside of the hospital without medical interventions.
"Association of Birth Outcomes with Fetal Exposure to Parabens, Triclosan and Triclocarban in an Immigrant Population in Brooklyn, New York" (2017), by Laura Geer, Benny Pycke, Joshua Waxenbaum, David Sherer, Ovadia Abulafia, and Rolf U. Halden
In 2017, Laura Geer and colleagues published the results of a study investigating the effects of parabens and antimicrobial compounds on birth outcomes in the article "Association of Birth Outcomes with Fetal Exposure to Parabens, Triclosan and Triclocarban in an Immigrant Population in Brooklyn, New York" in the Journal of Hazardous Materials. Parabens are a class of preservatives found in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products and antimicrobial compounds are compounds that kill microorganisms such as bacteria.
"Health Status of Vietnam Veterans III. Reproductive Outcomes and Child Health" (1988), by the US Centers for Disease Control
In 1988, the US Centers for Disease Control published 'Health Status of Vietnam Veterans III. Reproductive Outcomes and Child Health,' which summarized part of the results of the Vietnam Experience Study commissioned by US Congress to assess the health of US Vietnam veterans. They published the article in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The most heavily used herbicide in the Vietnam, Agent Orange, had previously been found to contain a contaminant linked to birth defects in rats.
"Labor and Delivery Outcomes among Young Adolescents" (2015), by Ana J. Torvie, Lisa S. Callegari, Melissa A. Schiff, Katherine E. Debiec
In July 2015, Ana J. Torvie, Lisa S. Callegari, Melissa A. Schiff, and Katherine E. Debiec published "Labor and Delivery Outcomes Among Young Adolescents," hereafter "Labor and Delivery Outcomes," in the American Journal for Obstetrics and Gynecology. The authors conducted a study using birth certificate data and hospital records in the state of Washington to compare the frequency and outcomes of cesarean and surgically assisted vaginal births among different age groups of pregnant people.
"HeLa Cells 50 Years On: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" (2002), by John R. Masters
Published in 2002, prostate cancer researcher John R. Masters authored a review article HeLa Cells 50 Years On: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly that described the historical and contemporary context of the HeLa cell line in research in Nature Reviews Cancer. The HeLa cell line was one of the first documented immortal cell lines, isolated from cervical cancer patient Henrietta Lacks in 1951 at The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. An immortal cell line is a cluster of cells that continuously multiply on their own outside of the original host.
"Effects of Social Support During Parturition on Maternal and Infant Morbidity" (1986), by Marshall Klaus, John Kennell, Steven Robertson, and Roberto Sosa
Tomorrow's Children (1934)
Tomorrow's Children is a film that tells the story of Alice Mason, a young woman whom the US government forcibly sterilizes because she comes from a family with a history of alcoholism, mental illnesses, and physical disabilities, traits that they considered biologically determined and inferior. The film, released in 1934, was directed by Crane Wilbur, produced by Bryan Foy, written by Wilbur and Wallace Thurman, and released by Foy Productions Ltd.


After many years in which the idea of challenging capitalism felt wildly unrealistic and where people thinking about the question rarely had new ideas, there is freshness and excitement in the community of scholars and activists coming from around the world to discuss this subject.
The problems are manifest. Multinational corporations control the governments of most countries. While the science is clear, and the technical solutions are ready, our climate is already becoming devastatingly chaotic, as a result of the power that fossil fuel companies have over many of the world's governments. In a world of enough food to feed everyone every year, millions go hungry, and millions die from lack of access to clean drinking water.
And yet, the idea that we might be able to do something to change those dynamics has seemed elusive. We have been told that "there is no alternative," that capitalism brings prosperity, and that all opponents of capitalism favor authoritarian governments.
None of that is true of course, but it has been very hard in some countries to build a sense that there are realistic alternatives and that we have a chance to move beyond capitalism.
In my recent book Getting Past Capitalism: History, Vision, Hope (Lexington Press 2013), I argue that the ways many of us have been taught to think about capitalism have contributed to our sense that it is inevitable. If capitalism is an organized system that is the name for our whole social reality, and if socialism is the name for an alternative we must replace it with all at once or not at all, then our hopes for "moving beyond capitalism" seem rather grim.
But if capitalism is the name of a particular set of practices and processes that lead to specific sets of an unsustainable and inhumane social dynamics, and if we are able to reweave the social fabric such that the new comes to replace the old, then we have a fighting chance. We get past capitalism, not by naming capitalism as the danger to human well-being that it is, but building realistic alternatives and talking about how sustainable and viable they are, and by challenging free trade agreements, corporate takeovers of government, and by building movements to add momentum to those efforts.
Cynthia Kaufman is the Director, Institute of Community and Civic Engagement, De Anza College, Cupertino CA and author of Getting Past Capitalism: History, Vision, Hope.