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Case Study: How Suta built a gender-inclusive Instagram campaign for Navratri
With an intent to convey saree as a gender-fluid attire, Suta made the most of the nine days of Navratri by highlighting inclusive stories in a campaign.
For Navratri 2020, the campaign executed by Suta focussed on telling stories that embodied the strength and inclusivity that the brand stands for. The individuals in the campaign wore Suta sarees corresponding to the colour associated with each day of Navratri, making a statement by just being who they are. The campaign was leveraged to paint a poetic picture of a Navratri that talks to the feminine core of your soul.
Category Introduction
Dating back to the nineteenth century, the Indian textile sector is one of the oldest in the Indian economy. The sector is highly diversified, catering to a wide range of segments ranging from traditional handloom products to cotton, wool and silk products and has products that vary across natural & man-made fibre, yarn and apparel.
Saree is one of the world's oldest and perhaps the only surviving unstitched garment from the past. Over the millennia, it has not only become a sensuous, glamorous all-time-wear for women, but also the 'canvas' for weavers and printers to create artistic weaves, prints and jewelled or gold-silver embellishments!
Throughout the history of textile development in India, the saree continues to be produced on handlooms, power looms and in gigantic mills with the most modern machinery in all these famous cities.
Even in the modern age, women continue to buy sarees with great enthusiasm, especially during festivals and wedding seasons.
Suta is the coming together of heartfelt love for sarees, a fondness for simple elegance and immense reverence towards makers, weavers and artisans. Suta literally means 'thread' and also stands for Su and Ta, Su for Sujata and Ta for Taniya, the sisters behind creating the brand. Today, the Suta family consists of over 1500 weavers and artisans.
Suta's Force of Feminine emerged from a persistent will to invoke the feeling of strength in this day and age when everyone has been going through struggles at various levels. True to the brand's intention, the courage to hold on to the values, to carry on despite all odds is what has come out of all the stories that were told through the campaign. Several artists and influencers were a part of the campaign.
Problem Statement/Objective
Through this campaign, the brand wanted to convey the message of inclusivity and saree being gender-fluid attire. Body-positivity, gender stereotypes and finding strength in difficult times have come to the spotlight and people are able to relate to it while also getting inspired through this campaign. On the occasion of Pujo this year, the brand had also pledged support to Free A Girl India, an organization that works towards rescuing children from human trafficking and child prostitution.
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The brief given to the team was to build a campaign that celebrates the colours associated with each day of Navratri along with 9 special people who have had incredible journeys in their lives. Beyond what each colour symbolises, the brand wanted to show how the reflections of every colour are within each person and how they play an important role in shaping them. Through colours, the traits of fearlessness, resilience, inner strength and other such core values were explored.
Due to COVID-19, getting the sarees and blouses custom made before Pujo was one of the major challenges. Also, reaching out to the influencers, getting the photoshoot done, ensuring that the sarees and the blouses would reach the influencers on time was very crucial.
Creative Idea & Execution
As part of this campaign, the brand made a list of 100 influencers and artists who were either Suta Queens or had a keen interest to collaborate with us. The team then went through each of their profiles and spoke to them about their journey. After 3 weeks, 9 people were finalised from different backgrounds with inspiring stories to tell.
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There 9 people were a mix of artists and influencers. On Instagram, the grid format was used to showcase each goddess on each of the 9 days. The colours associated with the days of Navratri were considered to conceptualise each post with an influencer/artists posing in a particular mudra that represents the goddess or the feminine force that is celebrated during Navratri.
The campaign garnered 9 Million+ overall views and interactions of over 3 lacs in 9 days. It gathered over 1000 comments of people talking about body positivity, gender fluidity and the essence of Navratri. Partnering with artists and influencers gave a boost to the campaign.
It received an engagement rate of 15% and a view rate of 16% for the campaign. The campaign reached around 1 Million accounts.
Sujata and Taniya Biswas, Co-founder of Suta said, "We were exploring how certain aspects of feminine energy are relevant to the women of today, and combining the colour of the day with one special person's story. The powerful stories and thoughts of the 9 individuals who are part of our campaign will resonate with so many people out there."
"The campaign paints a poetic picture of a Navratri that talks to the feminine core of your soul. The main idea of this campaign was to spread the message of how gender fluid saree is and true to our intention, the courage to hold on to our core values, to carry on despite all odds is what has come out of all the stories that we spoke about through the campaign," added Reshmi Menon, Head of Marketing, Suta.
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Refining intersections: reading novels in France, Portugal and Brazil in the mid-1...
Presence and circulation of novels in Portugal (1789 - 1914)
Presence of novels in France: circulation and criticism (1789-1914)
The transatlantic circulation of printed matter: fashion magazines and the globali...
Balzac in Brazil: Alencar´s novel and the formation of the literary taste (19th ce...
José de Alencar in Europe and the effort to consecrate the Brazilian literature
The presence of novels in women's libraries of the Portuguese Royal Family
Circulation and assessment of novels in France, Great Britain, Portugal and Brazil, 1840-1870
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctorate
Effective date (End): February 29, 2016
Field of knowledge: Linguistics, Literature and Arts - Literature
Principal Investigator: Márcia Azevedo de Abreu
Grantee: Etienne Alexandro Sauthier
Host Institution: Instituto de Estudos da Linguagem (IEL). Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Campinas , SP, Brazil
Associated research grant: 11/07342-9 - The transatlantic circulation of printed matter: the globalisation of culture in the 19th Century, AP.TEM
This project aims to investigate the circulation and assessment of novels between 1840 and 1870, in Brazil, France, Great Britain and Portugal. It is part of the broader research project "The transatlantic circulation of the printed word", which, under the direction of Márcia Abreu and Jean-Yves Mollier, investigates the social uses concerning novel in Europe and Brazil during the nineteenth century. The research will be oriented by four axis: 1) crossing archives like booksellers' advertising, libraries' and literary societies' indexes and literary critics published in newspapers, we will be able to build an inventory of the novels with the widest circulation in Brazil, France, Portugal and Great Britain between 1840 and 1870. 2) Then, the evaluation criteria for those most circulating novels will be investigated. 3) Further, it will be possible to analyse the differences and oppositions between the criteria of judgement employed in each of this four literary environments. 4) Finally, we intend to historicize the contemporary readings and analyses of those novels, bringing elements that show their complexity up to par, so as to allow the understanding of literary practices observing representations and procedures by many players within the books' market (booksellers, typographers, readers, publishers, writers), in a worldwide production, circulation and consumption network.

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Home / Makers & shakers / Quilling Skills and Other Secret Superpowers – Part I
Quilling Skills and Other Secret Superpowers – Part I
Makers & shakers
Swaati Chattopadhyay is, in her own words, "a freelance writer, Odissi dancer and WAHM (Work At Home Mother) to a very opinionated toddler. Dilliwali by all definitions (love and hate), she describes herself as a compulsive work at all-fingers-in-every-pie kind of multi-tasker, trivia-hunter and conspiracy-theorist who tends to oscillate between oh-so-social and asocial modes.
She started quilling about five years ago, when she found herself "at a certain point of inflection," in her life: "living a massive chunk of vela time, in a completely different city - away from family and friends in Delhi where she had always lived; a city she always loved." Her love for paper, making things with her hands, and funky earrings therefore, converged quite naturally into quilling, which now fed all three passions. "I thought I should fiddle with it a bit. Then I fell into it eyeswide, facedown, and now it's become such an important idiom in which I speak," she told me, when I managed to catch up with her.
But my luck didn't quite end here.
Next up, I also managed a conversation with Mumbai-based Sabeena Karnik, who is – and prepare to stare in wonder here – a paper typographer. Simply put, she combines paper and lettering, typography or illustration, in order to create eye-catching, colourful pieces of art. And trust me when I say, they're nothing short of masterpieces, some of them taking up to a whopping twelve hours to complete, and that's just one sitting! Surreal, but true.
In her own words, Sabeena is interested in "anything artistic, creative and handcrafted, be it clothes, music, food, movies, fine art." "What defines me as a person," she says, "is originality and not wanting to be like anyone else. My friends and family perceive me as someone who is strong, focused, crazy, unstoppable even, till I'm completely satisfied. And I always follow my heart."
Meet The Patron Saints of Paper – SWAATI CHATTOPADHYAY
Q: Why quilling?
A: "Quilling is an art form that uses a pen-like tool, and paper strips, to create spiral coils that are folded, pinched and shaped into various designs. It began in the Renaissance period, mainly as a way to recycle precious gilded books – the page edges would be cut into strips, quilled into intricate shapes, and stuck profusely on paper or boxes, or even furniture. In Victorian times, it was an art form taught to women to cultivate resourcefulness and patience! Modern quilling employs several techniques: you can use a manual quill, an automated quill, handroll the coils, or use a comb even!
So there are about a thousand different kinds of quilling now, but my interest lies mainly, in accessories, more specifically, earrings. I like to work with more sturdy types of construction and make standalone pieces. Traditionally, quilling involves making elaborate spiral designs that are glued to a surface but I like my style to retain all the delicate lace-like work of quilling – with enough body and strength to endure wear and tear. I also make sure my designs look like paper and do not masquerade as anything else – I don't hide my earrings under several layers of paint or varnish to make them 'water-proof' or 'hardy'. I enjoy the texture and crispness of paper. If someone wants waterproof, indestructible accessories, they should buy metal and silver, not paper. Exactly the way we wouldn't ask for fine china when we're actually looking for stainless steel! Sometimes I wish I was good at the original kind of quilling – where you make a hundred small paper coils and pinch and shape them into large swathes of quilled landscape – but I know that I'm just not built that way as a person, and there's no point wishing I could be any different!"
Q: What do you love the most about what you do?
A: "That I can make a thought turn solid. I am a writer by profession, and one of the most frustrating things about it is how cerebral it can be – thoughts become a few squiggly alphabets typed on a page, which are read and then become thoughts again. But when I think of something and quill it into shape, I end up with something very tangible - something I can hold in my hand, turn this way and that, wear onmy person, hand over to someone else who can do the same. Sometimes I need that kind of simple and profound translation from thought to thing.
Another thing I love about quilling, and paper-crafting in general, is the sense of touch. I love creasing paper with my hands. I love looking at it and soaking in colour and pattern. I find the spirals of quilling so meditative to gaze at. It calms me down, shushes the mad tangle of voices in my head and gives me utter, childlike glee. At the risk of sounding a little phoo-phoo, I'd say it's a kind of healing. That's so precious in a time when we're bombarded with sensory detail and overloaded with technology. Perhaps the last thing would be the way in which the whole Quillkaari journey has made me have these intimate conversations with total strangers who have engaged with my work: it's something only art can do. Over the years, 'customers' have become friends and other artists have become confidantes rather than 'competition'. I really enjoy being a part of this craft-loving community; it's full of joy and sharing and charade-less, facade-less, honest conversations.
Q: If you weren't into quilling, what else do you think you might have ended up doing / being?
A: "Some other kind of paper-craft; maybe gift-wrapping or book-folding or origami. I love the ephemeral nature of paper."
Q: What do you do to get your creative juices flowing? And what do you do when you hit a creative block?
A: "To get my creative juices flowing, I just do one thing – put my baby to sleep! Then the house is quiet, the fan is whirring, the craft table is empty and potent, and I can begin playing. When he's awake, my whole world is upside down. When I hit a creative block, I do some other kind of craft, which is how I discovered the art of making paper boxes. Quilling is a long, laborious, time-guzzling process, and with work, home and now a baby, I rarely get huge chunks of time. For instant gratification, I started making paper bags and boxes, thinking they'd be great for gifting my quilled earrings – and now I'm hooked, because they're so quick and give a much bigger canvas to play with colour, shape and pattern."
Q: What's on your bookshelf and your iPod, right now?
A: "On my bookshelf, too many when-the-time-is-right kind of books: Ali Smith's How to be Both, Isabel Allende's The House of the Spirits and Nabokov's The Gift – all in a state of half-tastedness. My iPod – actually, now that you've asked me, I realise I haven't seen it in a long, long time. I barely listen to music these days. Maybe I just enjoy listening to myself in silence now – or don't feel the need to drown the noise with more noise."
Q: What would you raid your refrigerator for in the middle of the night?
A: "Nothing. In the middle of the night I am a tired, zonked out momma who's had the longest day ever, and just wants to go back to sleep. The fridge is far too long a walk away!" Q: What you do to unwind? A: "Crafting is what I do to unwind!"
Q: Favourite vacation spots? Any special, or perhaps funny, travel stories?
A: "I haven't been on vacation in ages, though if I had to revisit a holiday spot, I'd go snorkelling in Hikkaduwa in Sri Lanka. The first time I did that, I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. This time, I'll try to do it without wanting to replicate every single marine creature in quilling!"
Q: What is the one thing you indulge in often or after a crazy day at work? What has been your most expensive work related indulgence?
A: "A cold, solitary beer. Sometimes on my favourite bench in the breezy balcony, sometimes while watching a romantic comedy on the couch, and sometimes right there on my craft desk, while making my paper creation of the day.
As for work-related indulgence – I reward myself with a craft supplies hamper ever month, now that there are so many online craft stores in India. Perhaps my biggest indulgence has been buying a set of all the We Are Memory Keepers' punchboards. Well, almost. Another two months and I'll get there! "
Q: A creation of yours that you are most proud of (or a moment till now that has been truly landmark)- with respect to quilling?
A: "I think my first collection of quilled jewellery – Phool aur Titliyaan. It was perfect and pure – I wouldn't add or subtract anything from it (which is very rare for a compulsive after-thought-er like me). I've done a lot of work after that, which probably got a lot more response and sales but I could never make a Phool aur Titliyaan again, although the theme – flowers and butterflies - has been a constant in my work. You know what they say about the enduring perfection of first love, or a writer never being able to replicate the spontaneity of his first novel? Ditto for this one."
Q: Five words to define your brand of creativity?
A: "Love and joy, shared and doubled."
Q: A crafter or a fabulous project that you think is like totally awesome and you look up to?
A: "I am a total devotee of this one crafter called Sam Hammond Donald. She makes these beautiful paper project tutorials that are totally my style – clean lines, girly patterns, colour-blocking, 3D feel –and I just love all of them. I feel like a little girl when I watch her videos on YouTube. I want to be just like her in every detail, down to those perfectly painted, UV-treated, weekly-colour-changing nails of hers! And like I said before, there are all kinds of quilling and quillers out there. In quilling typography, there's this one international artist that every quiller is in awe of – Yulia Brodskaya. Sabeena Karnik, I'd say, is the Indian Yulia Brodskaya! Her quilled alphabets are like a textbook for every quiller – Indian or foreign – working with quilled monogrammes. Of late, her work has been so diverse and so individualistic – not to mention, exceptional in finesse – that she's definitely a game-changer in the Indian quilling scene."
You can find, order, commission work or get in touch with Swaati Chattopadhyay on Facebook and Instagram. Also, watch this space for our fabulous interview with Mumbai's very own paper-princess, typographer and artist extraordinaire – the warm and wonderful Sabeena Karnik – coming soon to a blog near you; or as we call it, rather simply, Part II.
And that's a wrap, you guys!
Written byRanjeeta Muduli


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Interview: The Soul Rebels Reflect On Collaborating With The Late Prodigy
The Soul Rebels' résumé is stacked — and that's putting it lightly. The eight-piece New Orleans brass ensemble has collaborated with a laundry list of notable Hip Hop artists — from Nas and Wu-Tang Clan to DMX and The Roots' Black Thought.
Comprised of founders Lumar LeBlanc and Derrick Moss, trumpet players Julian Gosin and Marcus Hubbard, trombonists Corey Peyton and Paul Robertson, saxophonist Erion Williams and sousaphonist Manuel Perkins Jr., the colorful collective has been pumping out albums since 1995's Let Your Mind Be Free.
Been one month since #PoetryInMotion dropped! What song have you had on repeat?
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Their latest, Poetry In Motion, arrived last month and is bursting at the seams with their signature gumbo of Hip Hop, soul, jazz, funk, rock and pop. It also boasts appearances from the Grammy Award-nominated Tarriona "Tank" Ball of Tank and The Bangas, Robert Glasper, Matisyahu, PJ Morton and Trombone Shorty, among others.
In a recent interview with HipHopDX, Lumar, Julian, Corey and Erion chopped it up about the new album, working with the late Mobb Deep MC Prodigy and their immense love of Hip Hop.
HipHopDX: I feel like naming songs or albums has to be the hardest thing. How did you land on Poetry In Motion?
Lumar: Yes, we went through great lengths to come up with a title for the album. We wanted a title for the CD that was fly, sleek and captivating all in one. This CD was so intense and creativity engaging, that naming it was just as demanding as making it. Our mental processes in naming this CD required capsuling all of the elements of creativity and imagination that each soul put into this record.
A lot of great talent came together, with spontaneity and flow being paramount on this record. When you think of the title, you should feel that this takes you on a continuous musical journey that makes you feel awesome, makes you feel enthusiasm anticipating what the next track will be. Each song builds on the other creating a type of dramatic Poetry In Motion that makes sense of it all. In true Soul Rebels form, the CD title and the different naming of songs were well thought out and planned together.
Julian: Talking with Robert Glasper on the song idea for "Blush," it was the initial concept for the song and it just stuck.
Erion: When we had the songs in hand, we thought that would be the best title to express how this album sounded to us and hope that it sounds like poetry in motion to the masses.
HipHopDX: When did you first get into music and, more specifically, Hip Hop?
Lumar: I was into music from as early an age as I could remember. In New Orleans, particularly in the Lafitte Housing Projects, music was all around me in the Treme. In kindergarten, I performed at our graduation play. My performance was on drums, and I remember it vividly, something stuck inside of me with that experience, so at 5 years old I began my journey in music.
Hip Hop began much later in my life. Fortunately, I was there when Hip Hop first hit the scene as we know it. In the 70s, I felt like the turntables, the rapping and the DJ made me feel empowered, it seemed to resonate naturally with my street element I was engulfed in in these New Orleans streets. You see, our street music was parades and second lines, but it was raw like early Hip Hop and had an intense persona provided by bass and drums or should I say tuba (sousaphone) and drums.
Corey: Around the age 10 or 11.
Julian: I started listening to Hip Hop in the early 90s. I remember citing Coolio's "Gangsters Paradise" as a little kid.
Erion: I remember listening to my brother's Eric B. and Rakim albums back in the day [laughs]. So probably at about 8 or 9 years old. And now we work with Rakim all the time.
HipHopDX: The list of people you've collaborated with is nothing short of staggering. Why do you think artists are so drawn to working with you?
Lumar: I feel like artists love to work with us because we are original and different, and our music sounds and feels good. We bring the music to life. The collaboration element of our game has many facets, one must be highly skilled in order to execute it to perfection, and you have to study the artist you are collaborating with. Timing, sound, style and vibe must all be locked in at all times in order to make both parties feel comfortable and spontaneous.
As Soul Rebels, we accomplish this routinely. We've worked with a lot of Hip Hop artists ranging from Nas, GZA, DMX, Talib Kweli, GZA, Black Thought and Melle Mel to Rakim, Slick Rick, Pete Rock, Styles P, Bun B and the young guns Joey Bada$$ and Curren$y. All of the artists we work have deep soul, emotion, style and are extraordinary artists and poets. We like to think we connect with the greats because we share a quality of artistry and openness, and love for music and art. Hip Hop is a fine art.
Corey: The authenticity of the sound is like no other. Also, it's a opportunity for both sides to create something special.
Julian: We are musicians and we are Hip Hop artists at its most organic form. Hip Hop is a lifestyle. It's our lifestyle. Also, we love Hip Hop and we're students of the music, the culture and the style. It's in our DNA. Artists connect with artists.
Erion: I think it's something different to them. The movement of live instrumentation with Hip Hop has been sweeping since the MTV Unplugged days with JAY-Z, The Roots, etc. It's one thing to have a DJ but, from what we hear, to see your music reproduced with live instrumentation is astonishing to most artists and they've gravitated to it over the years to give that unique sound.
We're a group very much rooted in funk and jazz and so is Hip Hop music. When we perform with the great MCs we work with, we breathe life into the music. We bring the music to life and the great MCs we work with. Nas, Rakim, DMX, GZA and Talib Kweli all love that about our collaborations.
@pjmorton is the GOAT. Check out the making-of #SlideBack before giving #PoetryInMotion another listen. Link in bio.
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HipHopDX: One of those collaborations was with the late Prodigy. What was it like working with him and how did you feel learning he had passed?
Lumar: We lost a great soul when we lost Prodigy. Besides being the dopest of MCs, he was cool as ever. Prodigy grew up around jazz, blues, dance and the arts. His family were musicians and artists, and he had a love and appreciation for jazz. We vibed with Prodigy right from the very first time we worked together. Literally within the first minute, we were all hooked on working together. The relationship with Prodigy lasted for years, and he even brought Havoc into the equation. Right before Prodigy passed away, we brought out Mobb Deep at our show in Brooklyn.
Prodigy was so gifted musically and that transcended perfectly with the band. One intense session was a practice we had at Red Bull studios in Manhattan. I remember him saying, "Man, let's try this." It was "Keep it Thoro." It was amazing! I mean, his flow and feel was amazing. In that session, I had time to absorb why he's so great. He naturally fits in to the musical piece and becomes one with the band. Blessings to you Prodigy. We miss him a lot.
Corey: It was like losing a good friend, a legend in the Hip Hop world. He was always easy to work with.
Julian: He was an absolute pleasure and professional. That professional relationship definitely turned into a personal one, and he'll be greatly missed.
Erion: Man, it was a tough blow to lose him. Playing on stage with him and the energy he brought was one of a kind and we miss him to this day.
HipHopDX: In "Blow The Horns," part of the lyrics go, "Everything we go/we working hard for…right now, we're making history." What makes you wake up every day and give this your all?
Lumar: The journey and the daily grind. I can't turn my mind off sometimes from the whole entity Soul Rebels. The music, style, flavor, concepts keep growing and growing every time I wake up. This CD was no exception. The music penetrates your whole life.
The thought process is crucial always from the beginning we keep pushing. The only answer I can see is a love and passion for music and the brothers I perform it with that keeps me going more and more this whole journey is spiritual for me. I was born to do this.
Corey: Knowing your why and continuing to strive for greatness, knowing you get out what you put in.
Julian: When you've spent your entire life dedicated to your craft you can't have it any other way than waking up every morning trying to make it better than it was the day before. It's all or nothing!
Erion: It's worth it. You see the impact you're having, especially being a brass band from New Orleans. We're trying to stretch the boundaries of what people think our music is supposed to be. Any impact that we can have on people is motivation enough.
HipHopDX: What's your favorite collaboration and why?
Lumar: Wow. My favorite collaboration and why? Hmm, that's a tough one. I would have to say all of them are special. I put my heart and soul into each person I collaborate with so they all have a special energy that brings something different out in me. That's what fuels my spirit.
Corey: My favorite would be Curren$y. Being from New Orleans is the first reason, and I feel like the melodies and vibes of his music just works for us as collaborators.
Julian: Nas for sure. He's my favorite MC. I remember walking to school with Nas in my CD player.
Erion: Nas for sure because he is a legend. He's easy to work with and it was just a super fun time.
HipHopDX: What makes music magic?
Lumar: Music is life and life is power. Music breathes a certain energy into the universe for all to be part of. I'm just fortunate to be one of its disciples who brings it to the world. I feel blessed everyday day that music found me and took me in, letting me live with it and keep creating it for the world to experience.That's magic to me.
Corey: It's a feeling. It says what can't be said and it makes you feel what can't be explained sometimes. It's a healer. It's the perfect prescription.
Julian: Everyone can make music that's the magic of it. It's everyday life you do it without even knowing.
Erion: Energy. The magic happens when everyone is in sync and the vibe is right. It translates in an album or in a love setting.
HipHopDX: What do you have cooking next?
Lumar: Well, for sure we have our constant touring schedule that keeps us razor sharp. We are moving into some more marketing and publicity endeavors with The Soul Rebels and personally, I'm engaging in some fashion and sneaker culture opportunities. I'm personally looking forward to branching out with my ideas on sneaker fashion/lifestyle. I have a show on Sunday nights at midnight on 90.1 KPFT Houston called "The Taste" and I do a sneaker and fashion segment. I hope it keeps growing and flowing.
Corey: More touring, more music and more collaborating with the dopest, biggest MCs of all time and alive.
Julian: Big album release in New Orleans, some heavy touring coming and some really big shows ahead. Stay tuned!


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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's First Kiss Was Just as Weird as You'd Expect
Mike Nied Published: October 12, 2021
The first kiss you share with a partner is a true test of chemistry. Sometimes it's there; other times it's not. But rarely is the story quite as odd as Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's.
In public, their love story has been closely linked to the equally pop-punk fusion of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. So much so that the double date besties were recently parodied on an episode of Saturday Night Live. However, it's hard to get a true picture of their relationship based solely on how it plays out in the headlines they generate or the music videos they co-star in.
Fox and MGK offered a more intimate glimpse at their life together in a recent interview with British GQ. The story features several gems. One of the best is the... let's call it "unique" story of their first kiss.
"She wouldn't kiss me," MGK recalled. "We just put our lips right in front of each other and breathed each other's breath and then she just left."
Fox explained that at the time she was trying to protect her heart.
Obviously the chemistry was there. There was more kissing on their first date, the story of which reads like celebrity fan fiction. MGK explained that they shared a picnic and then drove to the Roxy Theatre. "We went to the roof and played pop-punk and made out," the hit-maker added.
Another highlight from the interview is Fox's recollection of the first time she met the man she'd one day refer to as her future baby daddy. Although they fell in love after meeting for the second time on the set of Midnight in the Switchgrass in 2020, they actually interacted at a GQ party in Los Angeles years prior.
"I just remember this tall, blond, ghostly creature and I looked up and I was like, 'You smell like weed,'" Fox said. "He looked down at me and he was like, 'I am weed.' Then, I swear to God, he disappeared like a ninja in a smoke bomb."
While parts of their love story read like a riveting drama, they also clearly have a sense of humor. MGK hopped on social media to poke fun at his friend Pete Davidson, who portrayed him during the skit on SNL, according to Page Six.
He also offered come on the show to give his best Davidson impression. If he does, it's only fair that Fox is there, too.
Celebrities Remember Their Awkward First Kiss
Source: Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly's First Kiss Was Just as Weird as You'd Expect
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Three men stole mobile phones worth £7,000 from Carphone Warehouse in Coventry.
Aaron Leonce, Sam Dutton and Jones Ohio all pleaded guilty to stealing 11 mobile phones from the city store on April 24.
Leonce, 25, of no fixed address also admitted to committing an offence while subject to a suspended sentence, which was also for stealing mobile phones.
He was jailed for 36 weeks at Coventry Magistrates' Court - 26 weeks for the new offences and 10 weeks imposed from the suspended sentence - and made to pay a £115 victim surcharge.
Dutton, 27, of Plumstead in London, and Ohio, 26, of Lee in London, were both given 26-week prison sentences suspended for 18 months and ordered to pay £185 court costs and a £115 victim surcharge.
Christopher O'Brien, 20, of The Countess Croft, Cheylesmore, was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, failing to stop at scene of an accident and failing to report an accident to police. He had eight points endorsed on his driving licence, fined £900 and ordered to pay £770 court costs and a £90 victim surcharge.
David Knight, 35, of Ellacombe Road, Henley Green, admitted using threatening, abusive or insulting behaviour that was racially aggravated towards a police officer. He was fined £200 and ordered to pay £185 court costs and a £30 victim surcharge.
Melissa Hall, 21, of Linwood Drive, Woodway Park, admitted possession of an offensive weapon (hammer) at Asda in Coventry. She was given a community order including a rehabilitation activity requirement, fined £40 and ordered to pay a £85 victim surcharge.
Dragos-Ionut Gogonea, 21, of Watersmeet Road, Stoke Heath, admitted stealing alcohol and food worth £1,257 from Morrisons. He was fined £400 and ordered to pay £135 court costs and a £40 victim surcharge.


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Founded in 1893 Temple Beth Sholom is located in the historic district of Danville, Virginia. The temple offers a wide range of Reform religious and life event services, Hebrew school, sisterhood, and special holiday dinners. Our congregation is seeking new members to our temple and community. We are active members of the Union for Reform Judaism.


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Q: How do non-HTML5 JavaScript HSV color pickers work? Can someone explain how JavaScript color pickers work? (The ones that don't use HTML5 canvas.)
My first idea was to generate (thousands of) 1px divs programmatic ally and give them a slightly different background color. But I think there has to be a better solution than this!

A: For a standard picker, you need a static image with an alpha gradient from left (opaque) to right (transparent), and a color gradient from top (white) to bottom (black). Create a DIV, and the image in it.
The Hue picker is a static image. When a hue is selected, the background color of the DIV changes to this hue. The transparent image on top of the DIV will alter this underlying color, and simulate a proper color picker. Magic isn't it ?
Edit: This is an HSV picker, the hue picker selects, well, the Hue. The X coordinate on the big picker is the Saturation, and the Y is the Brightness (or value). You will then probably need an HSV to RGB algorithm.

A: If you really need a colour picker, there are several examples available via jQuery. Look at: http://www.eyecon.ro/colorpicker/ for example. I've used that particular one before.

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Prana is vital energy, the power of life; the essential substrate of all forms of energy. It is like the wind, in that it cannot be seen, but we know it is there ~ we can detect it by how we feel, like after a yoga class or during a pranayama session.
Some people may experience prana as a feeling of well-being like feeling the warm sun on your face, others may experience prana in other ways, possibly as a bright, white light, an impression of something flowing, a tingly sensation, a warm feeling or perhaps in some other way.
In Sanskrit, pra means first, na means vibration and an means to breath.
Prana is the fundamental vibratory life force and is apparent through awareness of the breath.
He crashes as thunder in the sky.


The City of Mauldin took its first steps in establishing a Parks & Recreation Department in early 1967, when it bought sixteen.8 acres on Hyde Circle, later renamed Springfield Park. These programs would possibly provide concentrations in park and useful resource administration, therapeutic recreation, or recreation resort administration and tourism.
Our aim is to assist provide opportunities, activities and the services to deliver pleasure to folks's lives. Visiting more than a hundred state parks and recreation areas. The Metropolis of Dallas Parks and Recreation Department aspires to offer lengthy-term, quality, protected, diverse and enduring applications focused for numerous segments of the local people at reasonable prices.
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal assistance program of the United States Division of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), administered on the State stage, providing funding for growth and upkeep of recreational path potojects.
Although there isn't a value for the meetings, some folks may be constrained by the cost of getting to my house, together with the gasoline and toll from San Francisco, Marin, or the Peninsula, and the price of contributing something to the potluck (which many individuals have to buy as a result of they do not have the time to make something).


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Pea plant completion marks first phase of £80m Long Sutton investment
International food and drink group Princes has completed the first phase of a planned £80m investment in its Long Sutton site in Lincolnshire with the opening of a new pea plant at the facility.
To mark the completion of the plant and the start of this year's pea harvesting season, the plant was officially opened on Monday by Rob James, Factory General Manager and Marc Heading of Gerald Heading & Sons, which supplies peas to the site. As the longest-serving local farmer currently working with the facility, Marc's family has been growing peas around Chatteris, Cambridgeshire for over 50 years.
The investment is Princes biggest ever capital investment. Long Sutton is the firm's largest food production site in the UK, producing a range of canned products including peas, pulses, beans, bean meals, fruits and canned ready meals.
The site is one of the largest employers in the area, and its operations support hundreds of regional jobs in businesses and industries that provide raw materials and services.
"This is a hugely significant milestone in our £80m investment programme at Long Sutton, and we are very pleased to have delivered the new pea plant both ahead of schedule and in time for the start of the busy pea season in Lincolnshire," said Andy Hargraves, Programme Director at Princes. "Our development programme is providing state of the art equipment, better energy efficiency and increased production at the site, and is a major part of our commitment to UK manufacturing and providing long-term, high quality employment opportunities in the area."
"It's an honour to be involved in the opening of this impressive new pea plant at Long Sutton," said Marc Heading. "We have been growing peas in the local area for over 50 years since my grandfather ran the business, and we are very proud to continue our relationship with the site as it enters the next stage of its growth and development."
The core investment project at Long Sutton is worth over £63m and is set to continue over a two year period, during which the factory will remain fully operational. The project will involve the refurbishment and development of significant aspects of the site including a new raw material warehouse and handling facility, new ingredients processing kitchen and a flexible production line for canned ready meals.
A further £17m is also being invested in capital projects over the same period, including a replacement hydrostat cooker, a soft water plant and new anaerobic digester, which processes waste into biodegradable material, and the implementation of a new IT system. This represents a total investment in the site of £80m over the next 18 months.
Princes also recently completed a £4m investment in new staff welfare facilities, a canteen and improved office spaces for employees at the site.
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They call it "Slap Happy" but many of us used to call it "Hands Down!"
Play with friends in this quick action card game! Draw cards looking for a pair, when a pair is found, the player must slam down their hand paddle and all others must slam theirs down as well. The player who slams down last is the loser and must pay the consequences!
This is a great way to help develop kids' hand-eye coordination and quick reflexes!
Design to be played with 3 to 4 people.
This game was first introduced by Ideal in 1964 and has been loved by families ever since!
Hands Down drew inspiration from children's "slap" card games like Snap and Slap Jack. It included the Slam-O-Matic, a large, blue, all-plastic unit placed in the center of the play area. The unit included four coloured hands, each positioned palms-up and 90-degrees apart from each other – one per player.
Hands Down has been re-released several times, first by Milton Bradley in the late 1980s, and most recently by Alex Toys under a new name, Slap Happy.


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Terrebonne volleyball coach Didier will resign after 2009 season
HOUMA -- Terrebonne High volleyball coach Chip Didier has decided to resign at the end of the upcoming 2009 season.
Didier, who has coached at Ellender, South Terrebonne, H.L. Bourgeois and Terrebonne during his 22 years of coaching public high school volleyball, has a 623-216 record with two state championships won at H.L. Bourgeois in 1987 and 1989.
Didier coached at Nicholls State from 1993-1998 where he complied a 94-114 overall record. He also had the best winning percentage (.452) in the Nicholls history.
For more on this story, please read Saturday's print and editions of The Courier and Daily Comet.


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describe(@"Individual Enum Value Tests", ^ {
    it(@"Should match internal values", ^ {
        expect([SDLTextFieldName mainField1].value).to(equal(@"mainField1"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName mainField2].value).to(equal(@"mainField2"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName mainField3].value).to(equal(@"mainField3"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName mainField4].value).to(equal(@"mainField4"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName statusBar].value).to(equal(@"statusBar"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName mediaClock].value).to(equal(@"mediaClock"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName mediaTrack].value).to(equal(@"mediaTrack"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName alertText1].value).to(equal(@"alertText1"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName alertText2].value).to(equal(@"alertText2"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName alertText3].value).to(equal(@"alertText3"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName scrollableMessageBody].value).to(equal(@"scrollableMessageBody"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName initialInteractionText].value).to(equal(@"initialInteractionText"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName navigationText1].value).to(equal(@"navigationText1"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName navigationText2].value).to(equal(@"navigationText2"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName ETA].value).to(equal(@"ETA"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName totalDistance].value).to(equal(@"totalDistance"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName audioPassThruDisplayText1].value).to(equal(@"audioPassThruDisplayText1"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName audioPassThruDisplayText2].value).to(equal(@"audioPassThruDisplayText2"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName sliderHeader].value).to(equal(@"sliderHeader"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName sliderFooter].value).to(equal(@"sliderFooter"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName menuName].value).to(equal(@"menuName"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName secondaryText].value).to(equal(@"secondaryText"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName tertiaryText].value).to(equal(@"tertiaryText"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName menuTitle].value).to(equal(@"menuTitle"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName locationName].value).to(equal(@"locationName"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName locationDescription].value).to(equal(@"locationDescription"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName addressLines].value).to(equal(@"addressLines"));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName phoneNumber].value).to(equal(@"phoneNumber"));
    });
});

describe(@"ValueOf Tests", ^ {
    it(@"Should return correct values when valid", ^ {
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"mainField1"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName mainField1]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"mainField2"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName mainField2]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"mainField3"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName mainField3]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"mainField4"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName mainField4]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"statusBar"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName statusBar]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"mediaClock"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName mediaClock]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"mediaTrack"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName mediaTrack]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"alertText1"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName alertText1]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"alertText2"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName alertText2]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"alertText3"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName alertText3]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"scrollableMessageBody"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName scrollableMessageBody]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"initialInteractionText"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName initialInteractionText]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"navigationText1"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName navigationText1]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"navigationText2"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName navigationText2]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"ETA"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName ETA]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"totalDistance"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName totalDistance]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"audioPassThruDisplayText1"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName audioPassThruDisplayText1]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"audioPassThruDisplayText2"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName audioPassThruDisplayText2]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"sliderHeader"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName sliderHeader]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"sliderFooter"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName sliderFooter]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"menuName"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName menuName]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"secondaryText"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName secondaryText]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"tertiaryText"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName tertiaryText]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"menuTitle"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName menuTitle]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"locationName"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName locationName]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"locationDescription"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName locationDescription]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"addressLines"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName addressLines]));
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"phoneNumber"]).to(equal([SDLTextFieldName phoneNumber]));
    });

    it(@"Should return nil when invalid", ^ {
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:nil]).to(beNil());
        expect([SDLTextFieldName valueOf:@"JKUYTFHYTHJGFRFGYTR"]).to(beNil());
    });
});

describe(@"Value List Tests", ^ {
    NSArray* storedValues = [SDLTextFieldName values];
    __block NSArray* definedValues;
    beforeSuite(^ {
        definedValues = [@[[SDLTextFieldName mainField1],
                           [SDLTextFieldName mainField2],
                           [SDLTextFieldName mainField3],
                           [SDLTextFieldName mainField4],
                           [SDLTextFieldName statusBar],
                           [SDLTextFieldName mediaClock],
                           [SDLTextFieldName mediaTrack],
                           [SDLTextFieldName alertText1],
                           [SDLTextFieldName alertText2],
                           [SDLTextFieldName alertText3],
                           [SDLTextFieldName scrollableMessageBody],
                           [SDLTextFieldName initialInteractionText],
                           [SDLTextFieldName navigationText1],
                           [SDLTextFieldName navigationText2],
                           [SDLTextFieldName ETA],
                           [SDLTextFieldName totalDistance],
                           [SDLTextFieldName audioPassThruDisplayText1],
                           [SDLTextFieldName audioPassThruDisplayText2],
                           [SDLTextFieldName sliderHeader],
                           [SDLTextFieldName sliderFooter],
                           [SDLTextFieldName menuName],
                           [SDLTextFieldName secondaryText],
                           [SDLTextFieldName tertiaryText],
                           [SDLTextFieldName menuTitle],
                           [SDLTextFieldName locationName],
                           [SDLTextFieldName locationDescription],
                           [SDLTextFieldName addressLines],
                           [SDLTextFieldName phoneNumber]] copy];
    });

    it(@"Should contain all defined enum values", ^ {
        for (int i = 0; i < definedValues.count; i++) {
            expect(storedValues).to(contain(definedValues[i]));
        }
    });

    it(@"Should contain only defined enum values", ^ {
        for (int i = 0; i < storedValues.count; i++) {
            expect(definedValues).to(contain(storedValues[i]));
        }
    });
});

QuickSpecEnd

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text: Q: After installed Ubuntu my hard disk failed I've met a problem here which is after I've installed Ubuntu into my Hard disk and booted into it , it's said my disk is likely to fail soon. But here's the question, the Hard disk works perfectly fine before I install Ubuntu, It only fail after Ubuntu is finish install. Can somebody help me with this? Much appreciated


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St. John's Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church complex located at Ancram in Columbia County, New York.  The complex includes the church, parsonage (ca. 1853), 19th century horse sheds, and church hall (ca. 1910).  The church was built in 1847 and is a rectangular, heavy timber frame meeting house that received major modifications in 1854, 1886, and 1906.  It is sparsely decorated in Greek Revival style.  The current bell tower was added in 1886.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009.

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Такмичење у трчању на 10.000 метара за жене на Олимпијским играма 1992. је одржано на Олимпијском стадиону Монтјук у Барселони.

За ову дисциплину било је пријављено 50 атлетичарки из 30 земаља, које су биле подељене у две квалификационе групе по 25 атлетичарки. Првих осам из сваке групе директно су се пласирале у финале (КВ) и још укупно четири према резултату (кв.) постигнутом у квалификацијама. Кваификације су одржане 4., а финале 7. августа.

Рекорди пре почетка такмичења
(3. август 1996)

Победнице

Квалификације

1. група

2. група

Финале

Спољашње везе
 Резултати

Атлетика на Летњим олимпијским играма 1992.
Трка на 10.000 метара на Летњим олимпијским играма


Discover extra functionality with optional add-ons.
Enables the import of payroll transactions from external data capture systems e.g Timeclock Systems, Job Costing, Online Timesheets or MS Excel Timesheets.
The IMS Timesheet entry module is designed for managers, who are on site or in remote locations to; enter timesheets for their employees only, run summary reports pertaining to timesheets entered for a particular pay period and create a file for importing into an IMS Payroll Partner payroll via a specific import format of the IMS time import utility.
The utility enables you to move records belonging to an employee from one payroll company database to another. This can save a huge amount of time if you move employees between salary / waged companies or need to restructure payroll.
The IMS Payroll Partner Gear Issue Module (GIM) is a system for automating the issuing of gear to employees, dealing with replacements and items not returned. It will integrate with IMS Payroll Partner in so far as when required, or when employees terminate their employment, any outstanding items will be charged and an associated deduction created in the employee's pay.
This module has been designed to be used by any organisation processing multiple payroll companies. It provides a management dashboard to collectively view all payrolls being processed showing which payroll version is being run and what processing stage each payroll is currently under. It also provides the facility to combine all payroll information into one file for electronic filing to the IRD. You can also backup all companies in a single process.
The IMS Quickbooks – Job Costing Interface Utility has been designed to; import Quickbooks Customer Jobs into IMS Payroll Cost Code database and, optionally, export Job Costing charges from IMS Payroll into Quickbooks.
This utility will enable costing codes to be allocated new codes, or nominated costing codes to be merged, throughout the payroll company selected. There is also the facility to optionally update costing codes as held in the Timesheet History data set (Sundry Reports - TimeSheet History).


In response to your public encouragement to participate in the Interactive Public Docket regarding comments on the CRE Proposed Draft Quality Regulation, you will find Philip Morris USA's comments attached.
We are an enthusiastic and serious participant of such interactions and bring talented resources and expertise to such communication and collaboration. As stated at our home page www.philipmorrisusa.com, Quality is one of our core values and we are committed to quality in everything we do at Philip Morris USA.
In the attached document, Philip Morris USA has prepared comments and recommendations to the proposed regulation. We strongly encourage requirements for use of accredited, recognized and validated methods when available, including appropriate peer review, to form the basis for data quality standards and appropriate research practices.
We believe Data Quality forms the basis for high-quality research, collaboration, the exchange of information, and constructive dialogue.
Center for Regulatory Effectiveness (CRE) Proposed Draft OMB Data Quality Regulation: Standards for Agency Regulations Governing Data Quality, EXCERPT: 2. Identification of substantive standards for data quality.
In order to assist Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in meeting its mandate from Congress, the Center for Regulatory Effectiveness (CRE) has developed a draft Data Quality regulation. This proposed regulation, Standards for Agency Regulations Governing Data Quality, defines four key data quality terms and lays out a proposed petition process and mechanism for correction of information. CRE posted the proposed regulation for public comment via the CRE website in March of this year.
Background: Pursuant to the FY 1999 Omnibus Appropriations Act (PL 105-277) and conference report, Congress directed the OMB to develop a regulation to ensure the "Quality, Objectivity, Utility, and Integrity" of information used or disseminated by the federal government. The rule, which was to be completed by September 30, 1999, included a petition process through which the public may petition the relevant agency for the correction of information that does not meet the standards laid out in the OMB rule. Individual agencies would then adopt conforming regulations to implement the OMB rule.
In this written comment, Philip Morris USA has prepared the following comments and recommendation to the proposed regulation to highlight requirements for use of accredited, recognized and validated methods when available, including appropriate peer review, to form the basis for data quality standards and appropriate research practices.
CRE Proposed Standards for Agency Regulations Governing Data Quality. Section 2. Identification of substantive standards for data quality.
Comment: Recommend the inclusion of the above noted terms and also recommend the use of accredited, recognized or validated methods that establish the context of appropriate research practices or established standards e.g. Good Laboratory Practices1and ISO.2 Data should also indicate estimates or measures of variability and uncertainty.
(ii) (i) (a) Accuracy: Information is precise and can be verified by an objective, authoritative standard.
Comment: Recommend the use of external peer review in the absence of an authoritative standard through the use of appropriate expert panels.
(ii) (ii) (b) Comparability: Similar information should be structured so as to facilitate review and analysis across data sets.
Comment: The use of appropriate research practices as outlined in 2.a.(i) in this proposed regulation would meet the requirements of this section.
(ii) (iii) (c) Impartiality: In providing scientific information, there should be fair treatment in all aspects of study design and execution.
Comment: Recommend that "Impartiality" be defined as "the control of bias as part of research practices." Although "Fairness" is an essential subjective element for effective discussion and conclusions, clear definition of criteria for judgement provide quantitative measurement.
(ii) (iv) (d) Representativeness: Data elements which are part of a study should provide a fair and accurate picture of the universe of potential subjects.
Comment: "Representativeness" requires that the data elements selected be representative of the body and volume of available information. Careful selection of data representative of the body of information will ensure a representative picture that is "fair and accurate." This includes the use of appropriate sampling techniques, which, when utilized will provide a "fair and accurate picture" representative of the total body of information. This analysis should include identification of sampling risks (alpha & beta) and having external peer review to identify any sampling bias.
(ii) (v) (e) Validity. Agency data should represent a true value of those measures it is designed to measure.
Comment: "Validity" is determined through external peer-review and through the use of proper measures. External peer-review can "validate" that the appropriate measures or "quality criteria" were established beforehand, and that what was to be measured, was measured appropriately. Validity includes the appropriate selection and use of statistical methods for analysis and interpretation (e.g., correctly identifying probability distribution model (normal, exponential, Weibull, Poisson, binomial, etc.) and associated tests of hypothesis; using non-parametric methods of data analysis when data is not normally distributed; calculating and reporting the power of the analysis, and associated confidence limits. Any deviation from standard practice of using a certain method, model, form of statistical analysis, etc., should disclosed with documentation supporting the decision to deviate from standard practice.
(i) the data must exist as a fact independent of the expectations of researchers or their subjects.
Comment: Recommend change section (ii) to read�. "is determined by how the researchers sought to prevent and account for the common causes of distortion or potential conflicts of interest." Data never exist "as a fact independent of expectations" as there is always the possibility of human intervention as part of the research practice (human error in the design, execution, and analysis).
Comment: This preceding section is acceptably well described as written.
Comment: Recommend definitions for 'timely', 'relevant' and 'useful.' Data "utility" also requires that the data can be readily transferred and managed through appropriate data management processes. Note that "Basic research" does not have an immediate "utility".
As regards data security, examples of data security problems include breaches of computer files by unauthorized parties who then corrupt existing data, and unethical falsification of data by researchers. Thus, appropriate "fire-walls" and other protective measures are often required to assure data integrity as well as proper data maintenance.
Comment: Recommend the inclusion of the above noted terms. Note that all data contains bias whether this bias is known or unknown. It is generally recognized as "unbiased" when steps have been instituted to control, minimize or account for bias. Possible bias should be identified and disclosed.
The above noted comments and recommendations to the proposed regulation highlight the requirement to use accredited, recognized and validated methods when available, including appropriate peer review, to form the basis for data quality standards and appropriate research practices.


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Adetus abruptus es una especie de escarabajo del género Adetus, familia Cerambycidae. Fue descrita científicamente por Belon en 1902.

Habita en Bolivia. Los machos y las hembras miden aproximadamente 6-8 mm.

Referencias

Bibliografía
 The Entomologist's Monthly Magazín, London 17: 58-61.

Enlaces externos
 Adetus abruptus Instituto de Investigación para el Desarrollo.
 Adetus abruptus Cerambycidae Lamiinae.

abruptus
Insectos descritos en 1902


We are certified auto mechanics for Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, BMW, and Mini. Star AutoHaus offers better than dealership service, performance tuning, and personal service for a fraction of dealership prices.
If you own a premium German automobile, there is no better place to keep your investment in top condition than Star AutoHaus. With more than 40 years of German auto experience, Star Autohaus is your best choice for service and repair of your luxury German car.
At Star-Autohaus we are dedicated to providing you with superior customer service, timely repairs, and reasonable prices at every opportunity. Because we specialize in German automobiles, we can offer higher quality service and better quality parts at competitive prices. Our service and prices will beat dealerships every time!
Star AutoHaus is dedicated to providing customers and their vehicles with the highest quality service at a fair price.
We personify the German tradition of quality auto work performed by trained, certified, experienced and professional technicians.
We're committed to fixing your car right, standing behind our work, and providing customers with value for their money. Nothing less will do. That is what we mean by "Quality German AutoKraft".
Our team of trained technicians know your German luxury automobile inside and out. They can quickly diagnose and repair your car's problem as well as perform the proper scheduled maintenance to keep your vehicle running smoothly. We perform tire rotations, fluid flushes, engine tune-ups and every type of needed service and repair.. We want your quality German car to function properly and run perfectly for many years to come.
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If you are a Mercedes owner and wish to avail yourself of the MKB Performance Service, you can ship your ECU to us for remapping and testing. More information is available on our Mercedes Performance Page.
Conveniently located in San Marcos, in North San Diego County, Star Autohaus is just minutes by freeway from anywhere in San Diego County, and worth the drive from Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
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I met the owner Jerry at a restaurant and a few days later took my wife's E320 for brakes and oil change. Jerry and the guys are very knowledgeable and straight shooters. They did excellent work at a price lower then what I was paying before and even checked the codes on my CL500 without charging. They are very honest, highly trained in German autos and I highly recommend them.


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Bullying and stereotyping blocking professorial path for black women
In the news 1 February 2019
UCU urges universities and minister to rule out using work of sacked staff in REF
Strike action at Queen Margaret University over job losses is on
UCU response to report on the USS pension scheme
UCU comment on resignation of De Montfort University vice-chancellor
Pay report exposes universities regulator as 'paper tiger'
Strikes off at Queen Margaret University as jobs row settled
Strike ballots open at more London colleges
Deeply unpopular Teaching Excellence Framework not fit for purpose say staff
International report on adult education a 'wake-up' call for funding
Ballot opens at Coventry University in row over pay
In the news 15 February 2019
Strike ballot opens at Oaklands College
UCU response to MPs' social mobility report
UCU general secretary Sally Hunt resigns for health reasons
UCU Scotland comment on funding announcement for universities
Following the resignation of the vice-chancellor of De Montfort University Dominic Shellard, UCU has called for a shake-up of governance at universities.
There had been much speculation about his position in recent days - with the university last week refusing to confirm or deny if he was still in charge - as well as confusion over when the chair of the board of governors resigned.
The union said the Office for Students had to set out how it will monitor the pay, perks and governance of senior staff. The regulator is due to release a report tomorrow (Tuesday).
De Montfort University used exemptions to avoid answering questions from UCU on the vice-chancellor's expenses earlier this year. Dominic Shellard's salary went up by £64,000 (22%) from £286,000 in 2016/17 to £350,000 in 2017/18.
Although not a member of the remuneration committee that sets his salary, Dominic Shellard was allowed to attend its meetings. The university refused to send UCU a copy of the remuneration committee's minutes.
UCU head of policy Matt Waddup said: 'The confusion coming from De Montfort in the past few days has done nothing for the reputation of universities already under fire for their governance. The Office for Students needs to set out guidance which actually has some teeth if staff, students and the wider public are to have faith in how our institutions are being run.'


Participants will dance, twist, and jive to music from the 1950s. Costumes are welcome!
Children in grades K-8 are invited to Reed Memorial Library on Saturday, June 9 at 2:00 p.m. for a rockin' chemistry program.
Carol Shriner from Hiram College will be at the library will hands-on projects that explore pop rocks and more.
Children in grades K-5 are invited to stop by Reed Memorial Library on Saturday, June 9 from 9:00-5:00 p.m. for a Summer Brain Quest Kickoff.
Stop by the party any time throughout the day to start your summer of learning with contests and giveaways. No registration is required.
Children in grades 3-5 are invited to Reed Memorial Library on Monday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m. to experiment making their own creations using parachute cord. All supplies will be provided.
Children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to Reed Memorial Library on Thursday, May 17 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. for a hands-on art program.
Participants will stop by stations to create their own art using Ed Emberley books as inspiration.
Join us for fun-filled technology activities.
Children in grades K-5 are invited to Reed Memorial Library on Monday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. for a fun finger knitting project.
Participants will learn how to create a knitted item using only yarn and their fingers. All materials are provided. Registration is required.
Read more about Finger Knitting for Kids!
Families are invited to Reed Memorial Library on Friday, March 30 at 10:30 a.m. for a special egg-cellent storytime program.
Participants will enjoy bunny-themed stories, activities, and a craft.


Take a seaside boarding house, plonk it in the city, inject it with growth hormones and you've got the Citilodge. Not a surface, bedspread or wall space is bereft of chintz, stripes, paintings and large-scale murals. It's the city's biggest B&B and the location keeps converts coming back for more. Wifi in all rooms. Call for room rates.
(single £30 - £45, standard sharing £25 pp, with ensuite £30).
We arrived at Citilodge on the way back from great digs in Donegal and felt downhearted by the atmosphere. The staff were friendly but the overall feel was shabby. Granted it was St Paddy's day and the streets were noisy with drunk students, but there was no onstreet parking available and I was forced to leave the car a couple of blocks away. The room was on the top floor and although there was a double bed and small ensuite, the room was basically a single room with one lamp beside the bed. Having slogged all the way up several staircases, there was hardly room to get the luggage through the door. The bedding was not as fresh as we would expect. There was a flat screen television though with no remote. Tea making facilities were on the bottom floor. The low point was when I took a shower and there was no hot water. I went down stairs and the chap said he would put the water heater on. Breakfast was "continental" with no cooked food on offer.
I agree completely with Stuart Mitchell. I live in this part of Ireland, and find it shameful that these kind of establishments are allowed to trade! It may be hard to believe, but this B&B used to be a great little place to stay, & the breakfast & hospitality of its owners were brilliant. When these particular owners sold it on, it went down hill rapidly! Its a gut wrenching place to stay, no exaggerating! Close this place down, its an embarrassment to our wonderful little city of Belfast!
We have just returned today from a wonderful 4 days touring the Giants Causeway coast and ending up in Belfast for 24 hours. We found Helga Lodge on your website before we left and pre-booked there for one night. The from the bus station we took a Taxi to Helga Lodge, and the Taxi Driver asked us if we were sure as it was disgusting and he had heard lots of horror stories, we said yes and on arriving there were groups of people outside smoking, we asked to see the room and it was disgusting, broken furniture, mould and mildew in the smelly bathroom, sticky surfaces, smelly bedlinnen and no towells. We said to the woman in reception that it was unacceptable and we didnt want it, and she just said that she would take our £60.00 anyway as she had our card number from pre-booking (is this the sort of money making policy you condone?). We ended up having to stay as they were taking the money anyway and we were on a budget, but all night there was slamming doors and lots of noise. We complained at the tourist welcome place in town and they said they had had lots of complaints but couldnt do anything about it as they didnt recommend nor condem anywhere. We stayed in some really lovely places up the coast, and this hovel really spoiled our visit, we feel you should not be listing this place until you inspect it unnanounced and see for yourself the state of the place. We didnt stay for breakfast as when we saw the state of the kitchen it was disgusting. Helga Lodge is not the norm for your wonderful country, and not a good advert, they should be removed from your website immediately. Other visitors should not experience this degrading place.


On November 22, 2018, Prof. Makino, Department of Pharmacognosy, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nagoya City University, visited Graduate Institute of Pharmacognosy, College of Pharmacy, Taipei Medical University, to make a lecture for graduate students and faculties.
Prof. Lingling Yang, Honorary Professor of Taipei Medical University, the 3rd from the left in the front row, had been a graduate student of Nagoya City University from 1983 to 1990, and got Ph. D.


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Many Addicts Turned to Telemedicine During Pandemic, But Does It Beat In-Person Care?
THURSDAY, Oct. 14, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- The coronavirus pandemic forced a significant shift to telemedicine treatment for addiction, but it's not clear whether that approach is better than in-person care, a new study finds.
Before the pandemic, addiction treatment services in the United States had many restrictions on telemedicine use, so only about 27% of addiction facilities offered telehealth services, while telehealth was used in just 0.1% of addiction treatment visits.
Many of those restrictions were eased by state and federal agencies during the pandemic so that patients could still access treatment, triggering rapid growth in telehealth use. Now, the big question is, which of those restriction changes should be kept.
To examine the issue, the researchers reviewed eight published studies that compared telehealth and in-person addiction treatment. Most of them included less than 150 patients.
Seven of the studies concluded that telehealth treatment was effective, but not more effective than in-person treatment in terms of retention, satisfaction with treatment, therapeutic alliance and substance use.
One large Canadian study found that telehealth methadone medication management was associated with better patient retention, according to the study published online Oct. 13 in the journal Psychiatric Services.
The researchers also conducted an online survey of addiction treatment organizations in California.
Respondents were almost equally divided on the effectiveness of telehealth individual counseling, with about 46% saying it was equally or more effective than in person and 45% saying it was less effective.
In terms of intake assessment, 40% said telehealth was equally or more effective, while 49% said it was less effective than in person. Only 25% said telehealth group counseling was equally or more effective than in person, and 62% said it was less effective.
The researchers also conducted interviews with addiction treatment specialists and other stakeholders, who said that telehealth reduces patients' time and cost to receive treatment, and enables clinicians to observe patients' home environment and engage their families.
However, many of those interviewed felt strongly that patients require personal relationships and connectedness, which are difficult to establish virtually.
They also said it's more difficult to sense how a patient is doing when using telehealth and it can be challenging to keep patients focused online.
"Telehealth health may allow patients to more easily begin and stay in addiction treatment, which has been a longstanding challenge," said study author Tami Mark, a senior fellow in behavioral health financing and quality measurement at RTI International, a nonprofit research institute in Rockville, Md.
"However, research is needed to confirm this benefit," Mark said in a journal news release. "As providers pivot to hybrid telehealth models -- offering both telehealth and in-person treatment -- they need information to help target telehealth to the most appropriate services and patients."
The American Academy of Family Physicians has more on telehealth.
SOURCE: Psychiatric Services, news release, Oct. 13, 2021
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Pick Your Channels: Where to Share Your Video!
Once you've created one of the greatest videos the world has ever seen, your next job is getting it out there. Because otherwise, what's the point? Here are some quick and dirty tips to make sure your video distribution strategy is on point!
YouTube is great for your longer content. It works well for episodic video marketing strategies and evergreen search engine content (aka things that never go out of style, like "how to make a tasty burrito"). Keep your channel looking fresh and pick thumbnails that stand out.
As YouTube is basically being used as a search engine, good SEO and smart content (read up on the 3H network here) lead to an organic flow of followers and a dedicated audience. Fun fact: 17% of all internet traffic flows through YouTube.
Go for shorter videos than YouTube, as short as 15 seconds. People are often scrolling through feeds so grab attention quickly, ninja-style. Keep in mind that videos on Facebook and Twitter autoplay, so be bold and clear in your communication and don't rely on voice-over to get your point across.
Facebook believes that video is the future, which shows through the heavy investments they are making. Use the tools they are giving you. Cheap boosts, native video players, livestreams. Go forth and experiment!
Instagram has fully embraced the power of video, allowing video lengths of up to 60 seconds. Show your creativity because it's all about being visual here. Pull out all the stops and wow your viewers with something beautiful and creative.
This speaks for itself. LinkedIn is a great channel for B2B content and HR videos and authenticity is key. You don't need overly produced videos that play like a commercial. LinkedIn is about the only network where video isn't king just yet, but from what we hear through the grapevine things are about to change.
Sending videos through e-mail has some downsides, the biggest one being that you can't actually send videos through email. More on that here. But once you've gotten around that tiny technical hiccup with an awesome thumbnail, GIF or cinemagraph, a world of possibilities will open up to you. Platforms like Vidyard, for example, let you send snazzy personalized videos. Neat!
Now that you've selected your channels it's time to release your video into the wild. I bet you've been working hard at building and nurturing an audience. Their word of mouth can give your content an extra boost so use your organic reach to get the best results beyond paid advertising.
There are plenty of social media channels that allow you to boost your posts for a fee. Facebook and Instagram are very affordable and video-focused so if you're new to paid video advertising, start over there. Target smartly to get the best results.
There are a couple of other ways to give your video that extra kick. Have you considered influencer marketing, for example? Get the conversation going with potential partners or influentials to help you spread the word or maybe even do a collaboration in the future!
Do your research and spread the love. You've worked too hard on your video to let it go to waste. And remember, keep it simple!
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It isn't a Mardi Gras celebration without a King Cake, but who has all of that time on their hands? Learn how to make a Mardi Gras King Cake the easy way with this "cheat" recipe. Who will be lucky enough to find the baby this year?
Mardi Gras Day has a moveable date that occurs on any Tuesday between February 3rd and March 9th. It is always the day before Ash Wednesday, and always falls exactly 46 days before Easter. In many areas, especially in the United States, the term Mardi Gras has come to mean the entire period related to the celebratory events leading up to the actual day.
While Mardi Gras is not observed nationally as an actual holiday throughout the United States, a number of traditionally ethnic French cities and regions in the country, notably Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and the southeastern part of Texas, enjoy elaborate celebrations. The traditions that surround these celebrations include parades, beads, parties, carnivals, and of course copious amounts of rich, French foods and customs.
A favorite and greatly-anticipate tradition, especially amongst the kids, is the annual Mardi Gras King Cake. The King Cake is a round to oval-shaped bakery delight that is a cross between a coffee cake and a French pastry. It's as rich in history as it is in flavor and decorated in purple, green, and gold to match the occasion. In modern day, a small plastic baby is placed inside the cake and whoever finds the baby in their slice is then crowned king of the day and expected to host next year's party and provide the King Cake.
If you are lucky enough to find the baby in this year's slice, or if you just want to enjoy a Mardi Gras King Cake with your family for fun, we have a delightfully simple recipe that you'll want to try!
Traditional King Cakes require a whole host of ingredients and an awful lot of time. In today's busy world, we don't always have the time to put together fancy meals or desserts for parties and celebrations like Mardi Gras, but that doesn't mean we have to miss out on celebrating!
If you're looking for a quick and simple way to get a King Cake ready for an upcoming party, this "cheat" recipe is exactly what you're looking for. Full of the cinnamon flavor and flaky crust you'd get from a traditional King Cake, this recipe is affordable and the whole thing can be party ready in just under an hour!
Open cans of cinnamon rolls and form each into a separate dough ball.
Roll the balls out into 3 relatively even strands.
Lay the 3 strands side by side, and crimp one end.
Begin braiding the strands until you get to the end.
Place the braid on a dark, non-stick pan (like a pizza pan) and form into an oval. Crimp the ends together so that it doesn't separate while baking.
Bake at 375º for 15-17 minutes, until top is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from oven, carefully poke plastic baby into one section of the cake, and let cool for about 10 minutes.
Place icing in three separate bowls (they should be individually packaged in the cans so it's easy to split evenly between bowls).
Add 2 drops of green food coloring to the first bowl, stir, and drizzle on two opposing sides of the King Cake. Cover those sections with green sprinkles.
Add 2 drops of yellow food coloring to the next bowl, stir, and drizzle on two opposing, unfrosted sides of the King Cake. Cover those sections in gold sprinkles.
Add 1 drop blue food coloring and 1 drop red food coloring to the last bowl, stir, and drizzle on the two remaining sections of the cake, then cover in purple sprinkles.
Home Chef Tip: You might need to microwave the icing in 10 second increments so that it stays thin enough to drizzle over the cake. If you'd rather, you can frost the cake with a knife before adding sprinkles.
We hope you love this super simple recipe for Mardi Gras King Cake made the easy way as much as we do. If you love this delightful recipe, stop by our Desserts section to find more like it. If you're looking for more recipes to prepare for your upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations, we have entrées, appetizers, breakfasts, and more that we know you'll love! Don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Pinterest for daily recipe inspiration. Enjoy!


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More N.J. kids living in poverty, annual report finds
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Detail from the cover of the annual 'New Jersey Kids Count' report. (Phil Gregory/for NewsWorks)
The annual Kids Count report finds the number of children living in poverty is increasing across New Jersey.
More low-income kids are now receiving a nutritious school breakfast, and there's been progress in reducing the number of uninsured children, said Cecilia Zalkind, executive director of Advocates for Children of New Jersey.
However, more kids are living in families that earn too little to ensure their well-being.
"If you're looking at health issues, if you're looking at early education, nutrition, even success in school, it's connected to that," she said Thursday. "If you're have families who are struggling to make ends meet, their attention is going to the most immediate day-to-day needs, and children struggle."
Poverty is extends far beyond the state's urban areas.
"We see poverty moving out to the suburbs. We have southern rural counties that are usually at the bottom of the list, but in the last couple of years we've seen an increase in child poverty in counties like Bergen and Somerset," Zalkind said. "So families are struggling across the state."
The report also finds working parents have fewer child-care options and spend a larger portion of their income for it.
Cynthia Oberkofler, executive director of the Millhill Child and Family Development Corporation with a preschool and counseling services in Trenton, said she worries whether working families will be able to get the child care they need.
"It costs $73,000 for a family of four to cover their basic needs — housing, child care, transportation," she said. "We have subsidized child care in New Jersey, but it gets cut off if you make more than $44,000 for a family of four."
Forums planned throughout New Jersey will bring community leaders together to address the needs of children, Zalkind said.
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