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Modeling student success at a Hispanic -serving institution: A local approach
by Norton, George E., Ed.D. The University of Texas at San Antonio. 2008: 264 pages; 3337284.
Hispanic Adult Learners' Support Expectations in a Higher Education Hispanic Serving Institution
by McHenry, Jon, Ph.D. Walden University. 2020: 106 pages; 27995437.
Higher Education Social Responsibility: An Empirical Analysis and Assessment of a Hispanic-Serving Institution's Commitment to Community-Engaged Scholarship, Student Integration and Sense of Belonging
by Salinas, Juan, Jr., Ed.D. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. 2018: 158 pages; 10976893.
Determinants of Giving to Hispanic-serving Institutions
by Forde, Althea A., Ed.D. University of Pennsylvania. 2019: 144 pages; 13899545.
A Comparative Analysis of Acculturative Stress Among Mainland Chinese and Taiwanese International Students at a Hispanic Serving University
by Cong, Menglong, M.A. California State University, Long Beach. 2017: 79 pages; 10605461.
Latina/o student success at an emerging Hispanic serving community college: Understanding the heuristics at work in the black box
by Brandes, Derek R., Ed.D. Washington State University. 2013: 101 pages; 3587058.
Moving Toward an Anti-Deficit Perspective: African American Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) Students at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI)
by Mahoney, Melissa M., M.S. California State University, Long Beach. 2017: 169 pages; 10265532.
College students' fruit and vegetable consumption and their perspective on establishing a farmers market at an urban university in South Texas
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"It's been a long journey": Exploring educationally mobile students' transition into STEM majors at a university
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Are Title V Grants and Educational Expenditures Associated with Educational Attainment of Latinas/os at Hispanic Serving Institutions?
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Financial aid and the persistence of associate of arts graduates transferring to a senior university
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Higher Education Finance: A Case Study of Minority-Serving Institutions in New Mexico
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Preparing Latinx College Students for Leadership in California
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Institution-related, instructor-related, and student-related factors that influence satisfaction for online faculty at a for-profit institution
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Understanding the experiences of Latino males in community college
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Rethinking Hispanic Attrition Rates at U.S. Post-Secondary Institutions: An Evaluation Study Conducted at Latino Private College
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First-year Experiences Among Undergraduates at a Broad-access Baccalaureate Institution
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Social Justice and Retention: A Study of Marginalized Statistical Minority Students at a Predominantly White Rural Midwest Institution
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Fostering the success of learners through support programs: Student perceptions on the role of TRIO Student Support Services from the voices of active and non-active TRIO eligible participants
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A Conceptual Model for Measuring Technology Capacity in American Higher Education: An Exploratory Analysis
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Understanding the Experiences of Students of Color Transferring to a Private Institution
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Tamy Ben-Tor & Miki Carmi's Disembodied Archetypes at Zach Feuer Gallery
Tamy Ben-Tor and Miki Carmi, Smudi, 2010. C-Print, 24 x 17 inches, 61 x 43.2 cm. Edition of 6.
NEW YORK, NY.- Zach Feuer Gallery, in conjunction with Stefan Stux Gallery and Salon 94, present Disembodied Archetypes, a two-person exhibition of new performances and videos by Tamy Ben-Tor and new paintings and photographs taken by Miki Carmi. All of the works in this exhibition are bound by a series of photographs and texts that embody the dialectic of the archetypical and the concrete.
The artists state: "Disembodied archetypes deals with the performance of the poet as a monotonous daily routine of useless acts for the purpose of creating a kind of 'primitive theater,' or a 'one man theater,' that endlessly strives to deny death by the intensity of action.
Neither the grotesque proportions of these heads nor the idiotic manner of these performances imitate life. Rather they aim to imitate the dynamic of thought. The mind's conception of reality, like a warped mirror in a circus booth, could reflect, as in these works, an irrational, absurd reality and yet a true one in that it is how the mind perceives.
It is through irrationality that the senses grasp truth and it is the role of the artist to make a true image - one which is not literal or descriptive but real. Perhaps the image of the mask best describes the theatre and the painting in that through it the unreal becomes fact and the banal divine.
The performance of the poet is a daily act of repetitious rituals that embodies, in his work, the intensified condition of being.
In the theatre of death, the disembodied is the subject stripped from its context and thrown into an empty arena (in which the canvas or the stage function as a magnifying glass) so that he may be examined, objectified, made protagonist or condemned.
The paintings are death masks that have been intensified by painterly events and transformed into a grotesque 'one man theatre without an audience' which is re-enforced by the performance as a collage of impressions, quotations and imitations of idiotic moments. Both are immersed in the real through the disciplined act of quotation and gives rise to the unleashed psychic ready-mades.
As if under a warped magnifying glass
We wish to intensify and mystify these fragments of reality.
The image is a poem and the poem is a frozen moment in time."
Tamy Ben-Tor and Miki Carmi were both born in Israel and currently live and work in New York City. Disembodied Archetypes, by Tamy Ben-Tor and Miki Carmi, was published by Regency Arts Press Ltd. in 2009. Zach Feuer Gallery and Stefan Stux Gallery will host a reception for the artists on Thursday, March 25th from 6 to 8 PM.
Zach Feuer Gallery | Stefan Stux Gallery | Salon 94 | Disembodied Archetypes | Tamy Ben-Tor | Miki Carmi |
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SHAMVA South legislator Joseph Mapiki says the country risks losing out on its effort to eradicate HIV/Aids by the year 2030 if it continues to leave out key populations such as transgender people and prisoners in its response strategies.
The issue of transgender is very topical in the country, with President Robert Mugabe labelling them as being worse than pigs and dogs.
However, this labelling has seen such groups as gays and lesbians being left out in various health programs as they fear coming out in the open owing to the stigma associated with their conditions.
Speaking in the National Assembly recently, Honourable Mapiki said because some organisations and special groups are not being targeted there are chances Zimbabwe will miss its target on HIV.
"The major problem regarding the President's Speech in terms of health is the matter of the eradication of HIV and AIDS. We have serious challenges in prisons. The highest infection figures are in prisons.
"The major problem is, we are not coming up with measures to stop the spread of HIV and AIDS. Men are involved in homosexual activities. There are some organisations that are not being targeted. We run the risk of failing to achieve the targets that we have set for the eradication and prevention of HIV and AIDS," he said.
When Zimbabwe hosted the ICASA Conference in 2015, organisations involved in the fight against HIV/Aids generally agreed that the disease can only be eradicated if no one is left behind in the fight.
While it is agreed that there are high levels of HIV/Aids infection in the country's prisons, organisations working in the fight against the disease are facing challenges in addressing the issues owing to Zimbabwe's stance on gays and lesbians.
It is believed that prisoners are engaging in homosexuality activities in prison but are not being given condoms for protection as it would be interpreted to mean acceptance of the practice in the country.
However, failure to deal with the issue of prisoners will likely affect the country's 90.90.90 strategy on HIV/Aids.
The strategy entails that by 2020, 90 percent of people should know their HIV status, 90 percent of HIV positive people receive medication and 90 percent of people on ART will have viral load suppression.
Currently, there are nearly 1.2 million people living with HIV/ Aids in the country and only 1 029 719 are receiving medication.


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Pycnorhachis es un género de plantas fanerógamas de la familia Apocynaceae. Contiene dos especies. Es originario de Asia encontrándose en Malasia.

Descripción
Son enredaderas sufrútices con los brotes peludos. Las láminas foliares de 13 cm de largo, y de 5 cm de ancho, ovadas, basalmente cordadas, con el ápice acuminado.

Las inflorescencias son extra-axilares, solitarias, poco pedunculadas, las flores en pares a lo largo de un largo, denso y bifurcado raquis.

Taxonomía
El género  fue descrito por George Bentham y publicado en Genera Plantarum 2: 737, 776. 1876.

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French Bulldog Caught In The Middle Of A Legal Custody Battle
When "Dancing With The Stars" longtime dancer Cheryl Burke and actor Matthew Lawrence announced the finalization of their divorce on September 2022, both parties were able to amicably settle on all things, except for one - their beloved French Bulldog, Ysabella. After being married for 3 years, the couple decided to call it quits after Burke filed the initial petition for divorce on February 2022. Both will honor their prenuptial agreements with neither of them receiving spousal support.
World's Oldest Dog Passes Away
The world's oldest living dog, according to the Guinness Book of Word Records, died at the age of 22 on October 3, 2022. Pebbles, the 4-lb Toy Fox Terrier, was five months shy of celebrating her 23rd birthday. She died due to old age at her home in Taylors, South Carolina, with her owners, Bobby and Julie Gregory.
A Woman Wanting To Buy Puppy Gets Scammed Online
With the demand for puppy sales increased since the pandemic's start, online scams are also rising. Fake sellers pretending to be reputable breeders are posting fake puppy litter online to entice buyers with reasonable prices.
Animal Group Rescues Dogs In Hurricane Ian's Path
When news broke out that Hurricane Ian would be traversing southern Florida's coast on September 28, 2022, Mike Merrill and his animal rescue organization stepped in to rescue dogs and cats in the storm's path and relocate them elsewhere.
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The Question Of Proteins
Article #1: The Question Of Proteins By Arnold DeVries
The following is an excerpt from a book by Arnold DeVries called Fountain of Youth.
The building blocks of protein consist of 23 amino acids. Eight of these have been proven to be essential for the support of life and growth. A few others are "convenient" in the sense that animals thrive better if they get them. Proteins which contain all of the essential amino acids as well as the convenient ones, are called complete or first class. A food which contains complete protein will support life and growth if used as the sole source of protein in the diet. The foods which contain incomplete protein will not in themselves support life and growth.
It is often claimed that the difficulty of obtaining complete proteins on a fruitarian diet makes such a diet dangerous except when in the hands of an expert. But this is really not so. A child living upon the fruitarian diet could hardly keep from getting sufficient complete protein if he simply used the plant foods according to his own instinctive desires. After all, there is an abundance of plant foods which supply us with complete proteins of the highest biological value. The researches of Cajori, Van Slyke and Osborn have known conclusively that the protein of most nuts is of the very finest type and contains all of the essential and convenient amino acids. Among the nuts possessing complete proteins are butternuts, pecans, filberts, Brazil nuts, English walnuts, black walnuts, almonds, pine nuts, chestnuts and coconuts.
In addition to being complete, the protein of most nuts is of high biological quality. Investigations at Yale University and the research work of Dr. Hoobler of the Detroit Women's Hospital and Infant's Home both demonstrate the superiority of nut protein. The methods of research used by Dr. Hoobler provided a most delicate biological test of the protein of food, and it showed that the protein of nuts not only provides greater nutritive efficiency than that of meat, milk and eggs but that it is also more effective than a combination of the animal proteins.
Coconut globulin is perhaps the best of the nut proteins. Johns, Finks and Pacel of the Protein Investigation Laboratory of the U.S. Department of Agriculture found that this protein produced supernormal growth in young rats when used as the sole protein in the diet. In other words the rats grew more rapidly than when given cheese, meat, eggs, milk or any other high-protein food. McCandish and Weaver have also found that the protein of coconuts is superior to that of other foods and claim that coconut meal is of greater value than soybean meal. As the soybean is equal in biological value to any of the animal proteins, this would mean that the coconut protein is in a class by itself and is perhaps the finest protein known.
No fruitarian need have any worries over his protein supplies. Any well-balanced selection of plant foods should meet the body's protein needs very well; in fact, it will meet them far better than the omnivorous diet, for it supplies the protein in just the right amounts.
All available evidence indicates that a low-protein diet composed of plant foods is most conducive to the best health. In the 19th century two great German scientists, Justus Freiherr von Liebig and Karl von Voit, carried out experiments to determine how much protein the body requires each day. Liebig assumed that, because muscle is composed largely of protein, we should use a diet which is very rich in this dietary factor. Later Voit carried out experiments with dogs, the result of which led him to believe that the daily human requirement is 118 grams.
It is now known that the conclusions of Liebig and Voit are not accurate. Muscles can be built from plant foods, which are relatively low in protein content better than from animal flesh. And the experiments with dogs carried out by Voit can hardly be applied to human beings, for the protein requirements of dogs and other carnivorous animals differ from those of the frugivorous animals.
The most accurate present day estimates of the body's daily protein requirement vary from about 22 to 30 grams. These estimates are based upon experiments with humans. Prof. Henry Sherman of Columbia University places the daily requirement at 30 to 50 grams, but it is probable that the other estimates, which include those of the Swedish scientist Ragner Berg, are more nearly correct. However, even 30 to 50 grams of protein is not much. It could easily be supplied by a diet of plant foods.
Dr. Mikkel Hindhede, of Denmark, made the first mass application of a diet very low in its protein content to an entire nation. During World War I this doctor was made Food Administrator of Denmark. In an effort to prevent food shortages, he greatly lowered the production of livestock and fed the plant foods to the human population rather than to the animals. As an average of only 10 percent of the value of plant foods is recovered in the milk, eggs and meat of the animals, it is obvious that this involved a great saving from the standpoint of nutrition. But Hindhede eventually discovered that the diminished use of animal foods meant far more than that. Within one year's time the death rate had decreased 40 percent. In addition, the Danish people experienced less disease. When thousands of people throughout Europe suffered influenza, Denmark was not affected. The other nations, using their high-protein diets consisting largely of animal foods, suffered greatly and their people died by the thousands.
Nuts are rich in protein, but they are not used to such an extent in the fruitarian diet that the body receives an excess of this material. The normal desires of the fruitarian call for a wide variety of plant foods with no particular dependence upon nuts. Fruits are the chief foods used and the desire for nuts is in accordance with the body's need for protein. Meat, eggs, milk and cheese are all unneeded high-protein foods. Their excessive protein acts as a burden to the body and favors the development of disease.
Home > Lesson 8 – Proteins In The Diet
2. Why We Need Protein
3. How Much Protein Do We Need?
4. What Are Proteins?
5. The Importance Of Amino Acids
6. "Complete Proteins"
7. Protein And The Optimum (Life Science) Diet
8. Questions & Answers
Article #2: Protein By Ralph Cinque, D.C.
Article #3: The Superiority Of Plant Foods By Ralph Cinque, D.C.
Article #4: The Question Of Protein By Dr. Ralph Bircher Benner
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Education, Research & Faculty Education Fellowship Programs Wilderness Medicine Fellowship Faculty
Wilderness Medicine Fellowship
Wilderness Medicine Faculty
Benjamin Mattingly, MD, FAWM
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine
Ben looking down from Disappointment Clever route while climbing Mt. Ranier
Dr. Mattingly has a passion for the wilderness and has traveled to many places throughout the world, including a year in New Zealand as a wilderness medicine instructor. He has summited Aconcagua, the tallest Mountain in the Americas, while conducting high altitude research. He also enjoys rock climbing, scuba diving, mountaineering, backpacking, skiing, extreme sports—and also acts as the Team Doctor for a local American Hockey League team, the Springfield Falcons.
Ben is active in wilderness medicine and medical education, and he oversees the wilderness medicine curriculum for residents and rotating medical students. He has been awarded the Outstanding Teacher of the Year twice by graduating third year emergency medicine residents. He has a special interest in wilderness injuries and high altitude medicine, and is an active AWLS (Advanced Wilderness Life Support) instructor.
Associate Program Director
Nicholas Daniel, DO
Dr. Daniel completed the wilderness medicine fellowship at Baystate, during which time he taught in a hospital in Haiti, spent a month in the Indian Himalayas teaching medical students and residents while providing care to local peoples, participated in AWLS courses in Mexico and Guatemala while summiting Pico de Orizaba and Vulcan Tajumulco, and became a certified AWLS instructor.
Nick also completed a self-sustained cycling adventure across the United States and traveled to more than 20 countries. He has a passion for wilderness education and outdoor activities, and is currently developing several wilderness medicine research projects.
Benjamin Church, DO
Dr. Ben Church completed his wilderness medicine fellowship at Baystate in 2018. During his fellowship year he spent 3 months working at the high altitude clinic in Nepal with the Himalayan Rescue Association, volunteered part-time with the Berkshire East ski patrol, received his AIARE I and Avalanche Rescue certifications, published a case report in the Wilderness and Environmental Journal on backcountry AEDs, and taught Advanced Wilderness Life Support as an instructor in the Adirondack mountains.
Dr. Church's main academic interests include high altitude illness, cold weather medicine - including frostbite and hypothermia, and the use of medical technology in the backcountry.
His personal passion lies mainly in backpacking, especially lightweight backpacking. He has backpacked extensively both nationally and internationally, including the 100 Mile Wilderness and Allagash River in Maine, Annapurna Circuit in Nepal, New Zealand's south island, Iceland, the Na Pali Coast in Hawaii, and National Parks, such as Grand Tetons, Zion, Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Glacier, and Canyonlands. He has summited the tallest peak in every New England state, and in October 2016 he completed the notorious death march of the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire's White Mountains.


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King Solomon's Mines is een Amerikaanse film uit 1950 van Compton Bennett en Andrew Marton, met in de hoofdrollen Stewart Granger en Deborah Kerr

Het scenario van de film is gebaseerd op de gelijknamige roman uit 1885 van Henry Rider Haggard.

De film werd op 24 november 1950 uitgebracht in de bioscopen met in de hoofdrollen Deborah Kerr en Stewart Granger.

King Solomon's Mines was een groot succes in de bioscopen. In de VS werd 5 miljoen dollar omgezet en buiten de VS ongeveer hetzelfde bedrag. Na aftrek van kosten werd een winst gemaakt van 4,1 miljoen dollar. De film won twee Oscars voor beste camerawerk en beste montage en was genomineerd voor beste film.

Verhaal

Als de man van Elizabeth Curtis vermist raakt in het nog niet kaart gebrachte deel van Afrika, zoeken zij en haar broer John Goode, hulp bij de ervaren jager en gids Allan Quatermain. Quatermain voelt er eigenlijk weinig voor om Curtis te gaan zoeken, zeker als hij hoort dat de man op zoek was naar de verloren mijnen van de Bijbelse koning Salomo. Elizabeth bezit echter een kopie van de kaart die Curtis had gevonden om de mijnen te bereiken en Quatermain wil op basis hiervan proberen de man te vinden. Elizabeth die op haar beurt Allan niet vertrouwt, staat er op om mee te gaan. Samen met de lange, mysterieuze Umbopa gaat het gezelschap op reis. Hoewel de reis uitputtend is, ontstaat er iets van een liefdesrelatie tussen Elizabeth en Allan.

Bij een lokale stam treffen ze een blanke man aan die zich bekendmaakt als Von Brun. De man vertelt dat hij Curtis recentelijk nog heeft gezien. Maar dan herkent Allan Von Brun als een vluchteling die hij moet aanhouden. De man schiet op Allan en doodt een van diens medewerkers. Allan maakt korte metten met Von Brun en het gezelschap moet vluchten voor de woedende stam. Niet lang daar bereikt het gezelschap het gebied waar de mijnen zich moet bevinden. Daar ontdekken ze dat Umbopa ooit koning was van de lokale stammen in het gebied. Hij is teruggekeerd om de valse koning Twala te onttronen. Umpola verzamelt een groep getrouwen rond zich en verlaat het gezelschap. Allan, Elizabeth en John ontmoeten Twala en raken gelijk in de problemen. Een schot uit het geweer van John verjaagt de mannen van Twala tijdelijk.

Van de adviseur van koning Twala, Gagool, hoort Allan dat hij de verblijfplaats kent van Curtis. Gagool leidt het gezelschap naar een grot. Daar vinden ze niet alleen een grote verzameling juwelen, maar ook de overblijfselen van het lichaam van Curtis. Terwijl het gezelschap even is afgeleid door deze ontdekking, vlucht Gagool, terwijl hij tegelijkertijd ervoor zorgt dat de grot hermetisch wordt afgesloten. Onder leiding van Allan weet de groep via een onderaardse stroom te ontsnappen. Ze zijn net op tijd terug om te zien hoe Umbopa Twala uitdaagt en wint. Met een escorte van de nieuwe koning Umbopa vertrekt het gezelschap naar huis.

Rolverdeling
 Deborah Kerr: Elizabeth Curtis
 Stewart Granger: Allan Quatermain
 Richard Carlson: John Goode
 Kimursi: Khiva
 Siriaque: Umbopa

Scenario
In het gelijknamige boek van H. Rider Haggard komen geen vrouwen voor. Maar een film zonder vrouwen was in de jaren vijftig in Hollywood onmogelijk. Geen vrouw betekende geen romantiek (een liefdesaffaire tussen twee mannen was vanwege de Hays code helemaal uitgesloten) en dus minder inkomsten (men ging er (al dan niet terecht) van uit dat het vrouwelijke deel van het publiek voor de romantiek naar de film ging). Dus werd de rol van Elizabeth Curtis in de film geschreven. Een andere afwijking van het boek was de drastische inkorting van de rol van het personage Umbopa. In de film is het nog maar een bijrol.

Acteurs

Allan Quatermain
Een van de grote kanshebbers voor de rol van Allan Quatermain was Errol Flynn. Maar de acteur had weinig trek om enige weken te moeten doorbrengen in een tent in Afrika. Hij koos voor de film Kim, die weliswaar ook op locatie in India werd opgenomen, maar waarbij de acteur een comfortabel hotel kon betrekken in de buurt van de opnamen. De keus viel vervolgens op de Britse acteur Stewart Granger die zijn debuut in een Amerikaanse film zou maken.

Elizabeth Curtis
Voor de rol van Elizabeth werd Deborah Kerr gecast. De actrice die bij M-G-M onder contract stond, wilde graag de rol van Rose spelen in The African Queen, naar het boek van C.S. Forrester. Studiobaas Dore Schary kon haar echter niet van dienst zijn, aangezien de filmrechten op Forresters boek door Warner Bros. waren aangekocht. Maar hij kon zijn ster wel helpen aan een rol in een andere in Afrika spelende film en zo belandde Kerr in King Solomon's Mines.

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Opnames werden gemaakt in Kongo (Volcano County en Stanleyville), Oeganda (Murchison Watervallen), Kenia en Tanzania. In de Verenigde Staten werd er gefilmd in Californië en New Mexico. Het was de eerste keer dat de latere locatiescout en producent Eva Morley met Afrika in contact kwam. Ze was regie-assistente en scriptgirl, maar raakte zo onder de indruk van het continent dat ze ging specialiseren als locatiescout voor Afrika. Er werden zoveel opnames gemaakt dat veel filmmateriaal later kon worden hergebruikt bij andere films die spelen in Afrika, zoals Tarzan, the Ape Man en Watusi.

Opnamen
De opnamen op locatie in Afrika waren zwaar. Veel Hollywoodfilms uit die tijd werden in de studio gemaakt, met uitstapjes naar studioterreinen en ene enkele opname op locatie. Bij King Solomon's Mines werd vrijwel elke opname in Afrika gemaakt en filmploegen hadden daar weinig ervaring mee. De logistieke problemen waren gigantisch. Er moest 30.000 kilo aan apparatuur naar Mombasa worden verstuurd, waaronder zeven speciaal geconstrueerde vrachtauto's en een sneeuwploeg. De sneeuwploeg was nodig voor de opnames op locatie op Mount Kenya op 5000 meter hoogte. De belichte film werd na de opnamen opgeborgen in speciale gekoelde blikken. Veel leden van de filmploeg en de cast leden aan de hitte, dysenterie, malaria, koorts, slangen en tseetseevliegen. Gevaar kwam echter ook van een andere kant. De meeste figuranten waren gerekruteerd onder de lokale Afrikaanse bevolking. Ook een groot aantal Masai-krijgers trad op als figurant. Tijdens de uitvoering van een oude ceremoniële dans kwamen de krijgers door alle gezang en opzwepende trommels in een soort trance en stortten zich onder woeste kreten op de filmploeg. Een van de camerakoffers werd doorzeefd met speren en actrice Deborah Kerr verborg zich in een boom. De stamoudsten wisten de krijgers te kalmeren. Een van de hoogtepunten van de film is een wilde vlucht van allerlei dieren, waaronder olifanten. Tijdens de opnamen hiervan brak ook onverwacht paniek uit bij de filmploeg. Veel medewerkers vluchtten en een deel van de opnamen ging verloren. Terug in Hollywood werd een deel van de vlucht gereconstrueerd met behulp van getrainde olifanten.

Regie
De film heeft twee regisseurs op de aftiteling staan, Compton Bennett en Andrew Marton. Bennett begon met de opnamen, maar werd halverwege vervangen door Marton. De reden was dat Bennett eigenlijk geen regisseur was voor actiefilms. Er gingen zelfs geruchten dat hij eigenlijk niet kon regisseren en bij de opnamen van The Seventh Veil uit 1946 compleet was gecoacht door James Mason en alleen maar "actie!" riep. Andrew Marton was als zeer ervaren 'second-unit'-regisseur al bezig met de opnamen in de jungle en actiescènes waarbij geen sterren waren betrokken. De studiobazen in Hollywood die de dagelijkse ruwe opnamen zagen, waren verbijsterd door het verschil in kwaliteit tussen die van Bennett en Marton. Al snel nam Marton de opnamen compleet over. Hoewel hij later meer films als regisseur zou maken, bleef hij bekend als second-unit-regisseur, bijvoorbeeld voor Ben-Hur waar hij de paardenwedren opnam.

Muziek
Er zit geen muziek in de film, het enige wat is te horen, zijn Afrikaanse trommels en gezang.

Vervolg
In 1959 werd er nog een vervolg gemaakt met de film Watusi, geregisseerd door Kurt Neumann en met George Montgomery, Taina Elg en Rex Ingram in de hoofdrollen.

Nieuwe versie
Het boek van H. Rider Haggard was al een keer eerder verfilmd in 1936 onder regie van Robert Stevenson en Geoffrey Barkas en met Paul Robson en Cedric Hardwicke in de hoofdrol. In 1985 kwam een versie uit van King Solomon's Mines uit met Richard Chamberlain en Sharon Stone in de hoofdrol. Beide acteurs speelden ook de hoofdrol in Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold uit 1987. Delen van de film uit 1950 werden niet alleen hergebruikt in Watusi maar ook in de film King Solomon's Treasure uit 1977. In 2004 kwam er een televisieminiserie in twee delen onder de titel King Solomon's Mines uit, met Patrick Swayze en Alison Doody in de hoofdrol.

Historie en fictie

De echte mijnen
In de tijd dat Rider Haggard zijn roman over de mijnen van koning Salomo schreef, was een groot deel van Afrika nog niet in kaart gebracht door westerse ontdekkingsreizigers. Theoretisch was het mogelijk dat er allerlei geheimzinnige landen en volkeren zich in dit gebied bevonden die nog niet in contact waren gekomen met de 'westerse beschaving'. Rider Haggard kon dus naar hartenlust speculeren dat 'ergens in Afrika'  zich de legendarische goudmijnen van de Bijbelse koning Salomo bevonden.

Koning Salomo
Over Koning Salomo wordt geschreven in 1 Koningen. Hij haalde goud voor de bouw van de tempel van Jeruzalem uit het legendarische land Ofir. In Koningen 9:28; 10:11; 22:49 wordt gesproken over Ofir:
9:28 "Zij kwamen te Ofir, en haalden van daar aan goud, vierhonderd en twintig talenten, en brachten het tot den koning Salomo"
10:11 "De schepen van Hiram, die goud uit Ofir voerden, brachten uit Ofir zeer veel almuggimhout en kostelijk gesteente"
22:48 "Josafat maakte schepen van Tharsis, om naar Ofir te gaan om goud; maar zij gingen niet, want de schepen werden gebroken te Ezeon-Geber"

Ofir
In dit geheimzinnige land Ofir bevinden zich dus volgens de overlevering de mijnen van koning Salomo. Hoewel er in de Bijbel geen verwijzing is naar mijnen, wordt aangenomen dat het goud in mijnen werd gedolven. Verschillende gebieden worden aangewezen als de locatie van Ofir, zoals het Arabische schiereiland en India. Aangezien later in de Bijbel wordt vermeld dat er schepen naar Ofir varen, wordt ook wel Oost-Afrika als locatie genoemd en dan met name de regio Puntland, die ook in Egyptische bronnen als leverancier van goud wordt genoemd. In de negentiende eeuw werd ook Zimbabwe als mogelijke plaats genoemd. In 1871 was men begonnen met onderzoek naar een aantal ruïnes daar, die werden aangezien voor Ofir. Rider Haggard nam deze mythe als uitgangspunt voor zijn roman.

Verloren wereld
De geheimzinnigheid van het donkere contingent, zoals Afrika toen genoemd werd, trok meer schrijvers aan die ook romans begonnen te schrijven over 'verloren werelden' in het mysterieuze Afrika (en ook in het al even onontdekte Amazonegebied in Zuid-Amerika). Edgar Rice Burroughs liet zijn Tarzan allerlei geheimzinnige landen in Afrika ontdekken.  Burroughs schreef in hetzelfde genre The Land That Time Forgot, Arthur Conan Doyle kwam met The Lost World, Rudyard Kipling met The Man Who Would Be King and H.P. Lovecraft met At the Mountains of Madness.

De echte Quatermain
Het boek van Rider Haggard was fictie maar wel gebaseerd op zijn ervaringen als reiziger in Zuid-Afrika. Tijdens zijn reizen was hij onder de indruk gekomen van de rijkdom van het Afrikaanse land en door de grote vaak nog mysterieuze voorgeschiedenis, zoals weerspiegeld in ruïnes van oude steden, zoals bijvoorbeeld
Zimbabwe. Als voorbeeld van Allan Quatermain nam de bekende Britse jager op groot wild Frederick Courtney Selous, terwijl de avonturen van de Schotse ontdekkingsreiziger Joseph Thomson bijna letterlijk in de roman zijn overgenomen. Thomson was hier woedend over en schreef uit wraak zijn eigen roman, die vervolgens flopte.

Bronnen
Douglas Brode, Films of the fifties, 1976
Dennis Butts, Introduction in King Solomon's Mines , 2006
Norman Etheridge, Rider Haggard, 1984
Stewart Granger, Sparks Fly Upward, 1981
Jürgen Muller, Movies of the 50s, 2005
Eric Braun, Deborah Kerr, 1978
Don Shiach, Stewart Granger: Last of the Swashbucklers, 2005
Yvonne Tasker, The action and adventure cinema, 2004

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Amerikaanse film
Film uit 1950
Avonturenfilm
Boekverfilming
Romantische film
Film van Compton Bennet
Film van Andrew Marton


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Q: ls .. doesn't work properly with symlinks I have directories set up a bit like this
~/code
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~/code/build -> /path/to/somewhere/else

That last one's a symlink.
If I do this
cd ~/code/build
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then I get the listing for /path/to/somewhere, but from other remarks and my own experience, I'd expected to see the listing for ~/code -- I'd swear that this used to work the other way round.
I'm using zsh and bash on Ubuntu. Is there a setting for this or is it deeply ingrained into POSIX or something?

A: Not the issue of ls. It's how symlinks work. The .. gets you into the parent of the current directory, the directory doesn't know you got to it through a symlink. The shell has to intervene to prevent this behaviour. For the shell builtin cd, there is special handling that doesn't just call chdir but memorizes the full directory path and tries to figure out what you want. ls, however, is not a builtin. The shell has to change .. to a different path before passing it to ls if you want to get what you expect. zsh option CHASE_DOTS helps you with that.
Generally speaking, symlinks to directories are a dirty business. For critical and semi-permanent applications, rather use mount --bind.

A: Since you tagged your question with zsh I assume we are talking about this shell.
Most probably you have set (either directly or indirectly with some external script like oh-my-zsh) the variables CHASE_LINKS and/or CHASE_DOTS. To confirm that run setopt | grep -i chase and see if they are listed. If they are, just unset them:
unsetopt CHASE_DOTS
unsetopt CHASE_LINKS

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Most don't understand the privilege they have waking up every day with their inner and outer image aligned. To most cisgenders (people whose gender identity matches the sex they were assigned at birth), it's unnoticeable, but as a transgender woman, every day I woke up trapped in a complete struggle with my identity.
One of the biggest misconceptions about being transgender is that this is a choice.
I did n't choose my gender identity.
I didn't choose the body I was born with.
The one choice I had was coming out as a transgender woman, because I couldn't carry on without being myself. I chose life.
But, making that choice was crippling. I would break down daily knowing the journey I was about to take and terrified about everything I was going to lose. I was afraid I would lose my partner, my marriage, the house we'd worked so hard to build, my career, and being able to see my kids everyday.
And in some ways, I did lose those things.
My marriage ended, we sold our house, I left my employer, and I now have shared custody of our children. I also had to leave my previous employer while going through Hormone Replacement Therapy, because I was going through an emotional rollercoaster and it made my day-to-day at work difficult to deal with. But, once I was certain of who I was, I knew I needed to pursue happiness.
Even though I felt like I was taking such a positive step in the right direction, I felt like my career had been knocked down a few notches. I knew I needed to get back into a work environment, so I applied for a position at Gravity Payments. Once getting the job, I was nervous about how my co-workers would accept me. Turns out, I didn't have much to worry about. I can honestly say that I've never felt more love from an open group of people.
In fact, there is one particular moment at Gravity that has stood out to me. I arrived at one of our quarterly meetings pretty swollen and bruised from Facial Feminization Surgery. I was feeling horrific and down. That's when our CEO, Dan Price, approached me and welcomed me back with a hug and a few kind words. I was taken aback by his sympathy and understanding of what I had just gone through.
It was one of many instances that reassured me that I was safe at Gravity.
However, I know my situation is the exception, not the rule. Many transgender men and women aren't as lucky to work in such an open and welcoming environment. Often the transgender community has been portrayed almost solely as sex workers, drug addicts, and lesser beings.
But, I think things are beginning to get better for the transgender community. Some of that is in thanks to shows like Transparent and the publicized coming out of Caitlyn Jenner. Although, it's difficult for most people to relate to millionaire residents of Malibu, the exposure people are getting to our community is growing thanks to modern media, sparking much needed discussion and education of the masses. The downside of this is we now have a bigger target on our back and are being attacked physically and politically. My hope is that the B and T of the LGBT community will become as equally embraced in mainstream culture as the lesbian and gay communities.
My advice to other transgender people is to keep your chin up. Interact with friends, family, co-workers, and strangers. While many may be uncomfortable with you at first, it's critical that you keep having these discussions. Show them you are just like them and dispel the myths and misconceptions of transgender folks that are all too common in the media of old. If they aren't allies already, this will slowly make them the allies they can be.
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Ба́ришівська ву́лиця — вулиця в Печерському районі міста Києва, місцевість Чорна гора. Пролягає від вулиці Генерала Кульчицького до Товарної вулиці.

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Вулиця виникла в середині XX століття під назвою 664-та Нова вулиця. У 1953 році набула назву Баришевська.

З 1964 року — вулиця Івана Фіалека, на честь Івана (Іполита) Фіалека, революціонера, одного з керівників Січневого повстання проти Центральної Ради у Києві у січні 1918 року.

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And so we did it again! Another party was happening at my house, so again I pulled out my newest favorite party theme... "a favorite things party"! The above were my offerings for the party. I bought them in Tucson, and I stayed under the limit of $7.
A few folks in the neighborhood got together and decided we needed to get to know each other. There were some newbies, and they wanted to know their neighbors better. So, they contacted one or two who they DID know, and they decided to organize a group to expand on the number of peeps they could call their acquaintances.
And that's how it began. Rebecca, in the coral in the front, was the main organizer. And of course, I offered my house.
The main group was a bunch of you ask her and I'll ask her, and so forth and so on. I asked my two next door neighbors, Paula and Shea.
It was fun because there are lots of people in the neighborhood who I didn't even know. ANd still lots more who I hope to get to know some other way later too. I wish we could have had everyone here, but you know... we had to start somewhere.
They also organized a book club, but I declined that one. I have very limited "free time", and if I DO have some extra time to read (hahaha), I am reading my John Maxwell info to provide a good leadership meeting to my group on Thursday mornings. It's a matter of prioritizing to me. No offense to the book club though.
This is one of my new neighbors (right on the other side of Paula). She is a nurse. In fact, an OB/ GYN nurse, so we could actually probably have some good conversations. Have I mentioned my most recent area of interest in PT?! It's the pelvic floor.... let's just stop there.
It was a fun night to meet, eat, and share our favorite things.
One person brought these "cheap" shades (because they HAD to be.. it's a rule! Under 7 bucks!). She said she keeps glasses in all areas, her purse, the glove box in her car, in her office, etc... all because she feels such glasses are a vital hair accessory for keeping her hair out of her face. Good point!
Here are a few of my new, and old, friends!
Everyone took a date in the coming months, and we decided to meet the first Thursday of each month.
I think I volunteered to be the activity coordinator, so if you have a good idea for a party theme, shoot me a line. I'll need to come up with 12!
And as promised, there will be a blog a day for the next many, many days thanks to the pouring rain this past weekend, and my staying in the bed, holed up, watching OWN, and loading up those pictures.
What an awesome party idea to meet your neighbors! I'm not surprised you are the activity coordinator. Perfect fit for the job. Thanks for sharing.
That is a great idea for meeting your neighbors. Love your favorite things parties.
Love the favorite things idea. Nice way to get to know people.
Can't wait for more posts!!
i am sure that in la you are having much better temps than we are here in wv - we are supposed to have record cold tonight, so think of some things you can do outside. something silly and old fashioned. tea party with big floppy hats and croquet. organize a shooting class with someone to teach you how to shoot guns or bows.
i wouldn't think you would need to trade gifts everytime - just a time to get to know each other and fellowship with your friends. maybe theme the activity with some fun related to the holiday in the month. you will think of something grand i am sure!
I want to come to your parties! Especially a favorite things one!!


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Q: Image replacing using jquery I have used GD library function to color my images using coordinates marked with the help of jquery editor. the problem i am facing is all these coloring in done using ajax on the same image which needs to displayed on the page. And i have replaced the image of that particular div using jquery.
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Even though i have appended timestamp in the image src iam not able to see the output at the first load. I need to refresh multiple times to see the desired output.
Is there any other solution for this.

A: Double quotes(") wont escape single quotes (') but vice versa is possible, so try this way
$('.Plot_left img').attr("src" , '<?php echo $mapimage_path ."?timestamp=".strtotime(date("y-m-d h:m:d"));?>');
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TSA Amps Up Security Ahead of Presidential Inauguration
Ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden as the 46th president of the United States on January 20, 2021 and following the events at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) remains on high alert.
According to a statement, the TSA prepares for all contingencies, and employs multiple layers of security that are both seen and unseen. The TSA says its officers continue to remain vigilant and focused on their transportation security mission, ensuring that travelers are not carrying prohibited items, and Federal Air Marshals continue to ensure the safety and security of passengers, crew members and aircraft throughout the transportation network.
What does this mean for travelers who might be passing through DC areas?
The TSA notes travelers will notice additional law enforcement and canine presence at the three Washington, DC-area airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport and Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport.
"We have deployed technologies that enhance security screening and aid in the detection of prohibited items," the TSA statement explained.
TSA says it screens travelers at airport security checkpoints who have a valid boarding pass and photo identification. TSA compares passenger information to the No Fly and Selectee List components of the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) to identify individuals who are known or suspected terrorists and, when warranted by security considerations, against other watch lists maintained by TSA or other federal agencies. The statement explained that this watch list prescreening—which is described as one of several important security measures in place to protect U.S. national and transportation security—takes place prior to the passenger's arrival at the checkpoint.
Individuals known to pose a threat to aviation who are on the No-Fly list will not be issued a boarding pass and are not allowed to fly, the TSA says.
Acting Department of Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf, in a separate earlier statement, announced that he instructed the U.S. Secret Service to begin the National Special Security Event operations for the 2021 Inauguration effective Wednesday, January 13.
"TSA traditionally supports the U.S. Secret Service by screening individuals who attend the event on the National Mall; however, this year's event is expected to include more virtual events. TSA will maintain enhanced security at the three local airports. Travelers can also expect to see enhanced security presence with other transportation modes," the TSA statement continued.
Planning to visit DC specifically to view the inauguration? Event organizers and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser would like for visitors to rethink that and stay home instead.
Elliott L. Ferguson, president and CEO, Destination DC, said in a statement shared with CNN that officials "have made it clear that it's for everyone's benefit to stay home and celebrate inauguration virtually in light of the unprecedented attack on American democracy last week and ongoing threat to our country as outlined by the FBI."
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HomeHistoryMemphis, Clarksville & Louisville RailroadMishaps on the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville
Mishaps on the Memphis, Clarksville & Louisville
June 1860 The locomotive Clarksville sinks in the Cumberland River.
October 16, 1860 A "locomotive, driving a small train of boxcars, in coming to town from Palmyra," struck a mule, the Clarksville Chronicle reported. The boxcars derailed, and "in the momentary fright, occasioned by the accident, several persons jumped off the cars, and were right badly bruised, though none were seriously hurt." The mule, sadly, died in the collision.
May 17, 1861 The body of an enslaved man was found beneath the railroad bridge over Yellow Creek. His head and one leg were severed. "It is thought that he must have been on the bridge, either drunk or (asleep) when the night train passed," the Clarksville Jeffersonian reported.
December 7, 1866 A Memphis-bound train derailed a few hundred yards north of the trestle over Budds Creek. Apparently the tender derailed, and "the entire train, with the exception of the sleeping car, was precipitated into a deep mountain gully." Two people — James McGuire, the express agent, and an unidentified passenger from Germany were killed. Some reports indicate three people perished in the wreck, which also injured 25-30 others.
July 28, 1869 Five people are killed at a wreck at Budds Creek.
February 10, 1870 Around 4 p.m. on February 10, 1870, locomotive No. 9 was pulling a freight train over the Red River trestle roughly one mile from Clarksville when its boiler exploded. The blast sent engineer Thomas J. Bradley "whizzing through the air for some distance," according to the Feb. 12, 1870, edition of the Clarksville Chronicle.
April 3, 1871 A train from Louisville to Memphis struck and killed bridge builder named Norris near Cumberland City; the train was running 54 minutes behind schedule and "was going at an unusual rate of speed," The Tennessean reported in its April 6, 1871, edition.
March 15, 1871 A "mass of rock" falls onto the track at the Tennessee River, stopping the train and wrecking the engine.
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Curiosity finds life-forming nitrogen on Mars
Published time: 24 Mar, 2015 13:44
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Mars has given us new clues about the possibilities of past life on the planet after NASA's Curiosity rover found nitrates embedded in its rock. The elements are known on Earth as one of the key precursors to life.
Scientists have long searched for organic carbon molecules, which are still the number one candidate for proof of life, as they are produced by living organisms here on Earth. But nitrogen is just as essential, according to NASA geochemist and team member Jennifer Stern.
"People want to follow the carbon, but in many ways nitrogen is just as important a nutrient for life," Stern told the LA Times. Most nitrogen on this planet is produced by living things. "Life runs on nitrogen as much as it runs on carbon."
READ MORE: Mars once had an ocean with more water than the Arctic – NASA
The Monday study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, talks of Mars harboring a special form of nitrogen conducive to microbial life, if any existed. The microbes would have been able to use the nitrogen to form key building blocks of life, such as amino acids.
Nitrogen also makes up the nucleobases that later form DNA and RNA.
Curiosity hides a wealth of onboard instruments beneath the hood to help it analyze the various dust and pebbles it finds. Its SAM (sample analysis on Mars) instrument looked at three samples found near Curiosity's landing site: aeolian and mudstone deposits found in three separate locations close to each other – Rocknest, Cumberland and John Klein.
SAM then heated up the materials in its oven-like enclosure, analyzing the resulting vapors, which were found to contain significant amounts of nitric oxide.
"What we're detecting is nitric oxide, but we know from lab experiments that when we heat up nitrates, they break down in a predictable way," Stern said. "And that's why we think these are nitrates."
Mistakes could have been made if the samples weren't sufficiently isolated from their surroundings, so the team had to account for chemical contamination to make sure nothing was adding itself to the gases. The results continued to display amounts of nitrogen significant enough for microbial life to form in the driest regions of our own home.
Although most nitrates on earth are produced by living things, scientists are still not sure what the source was on Mars. The team at NASA believes there could have been a "thermal shock," such as a weather event or an asteroid impact that could have given rise to that particular synthesis.
READ MORE: Dry ice on Mars may help colonize red planet, research says
Further tests will help determine "whether this process is still happening today at all," or whether it used to happen under different climatic conditions on Mars than those that exist today, Stern said.
The new discovery should come as a welcome development to those who romanticize Mars and our search for alien life. A few days ago it was discovered that Mars One – the much lauded upcoming one-way mission to Mars – was marred in controversy and suspected of being a big lie.


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Nominations Accepted for 2023 Sport Fisheries Achievement Award
Recognition for Conservation, Education, and Sportsmanship
by Maryland Department of Natural Resources December 24, 2022 December 24, 2022
The plaque with names of award winners as seen at the 2022 presentation ceremony. Photo by Anthony Burrows, Maryland Department of Natural Resources
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission are seeking nominations for the annual Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award, a celebration of conservation, education, and sportsmanship.
This prestigious honor recognizes an individual who has provided sustained efforts in habitat management, conservation, education, research, or other meaningful contributions that benefit fish and recreational fishing in Maryland.
Nominations for the Maryland Sport Fisheries Achievement Award are being accepted now through January 31, 2023. Recipients will receive a proclamation signed by the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources and the Sport Fisheries Advisory Commission chair.
Nominations can be made by completing an online form, which includes submitting a detailed essay describing the nominee's contributions to Maryland recreational fisheries. More information is available by contacting Paul Genovese at paul.genovese@maryland.gov or 443-534-3627.
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Here is Saving.com.au's comprehensive guide to saving money on your health insurance.
With health insurance premiums rising an average of 3.25% as of April 1 2019, almost half of all Australians are now forking out extra for their policy.
Even though it's actually the lowest rise in 17 years, it still represents a good opportunity to review your policy and make sure you're getting the best deal.
Choosing a health insurance policy can seem complicated when there are so many insurers to choose from, each of whom provide a different range of products.
And with the cost of health insurance consistently rising above the rate of inflation, reducing your premium (without skimping on value) makes sense.
So with that in mind, here are our top tips on how to save money on your health insurance.
Some consumers prefer to be covered for all possible eventualities – but this level of cover certainly doesn't come cheap, nor does it make sense to pay for things you don't even need.
If you're in your twenties, do you really need to be covered for hip and knee replacements? Chances are you won't be needing that level of cover for a long time yet.
Similarly, it makes no sense to pay for things like IVF and obstetrics if you're in the mature stage of life.
Take a good hard look at your extras cover too. If you're not into alternative therapies like acupuncture or naturopathy – don't pay for it.
Take stock of your existing policy and make sure it suits your needs.
There are two peak periods every year when Aussies look for health cover – March and June.
March is a peak period because premiums go up every year on April 1, so lots of people with insurance start shopping around for a better deal.
June is the other peak period, as July 1 is the cut-off for soon-to-be 31-year-olds who want to take out cover before being stung with Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading.
It can really pay off to shop around in one of those peak periods, as health funds are trying to win over new customers by offering a range of bonuses and incentives for new customers.
It'll hurt you in the hip pocket initially, as it's a lot of money to outlay BUT by doing so you can wrangle a good deal.
If you prepay a year in advance before rates rise on April 1, you're essentially locking in your premium at the previous year's rate.
There are also health funds out there that will offer you discounts of up to 4% for paying your insurance a year in advance.
Sure, theme park tickets and fitness trackers are enticing but if you take a closer look, they might be masking a policy you don't really need… or can't afford.
If you haven't already got private health insurance, and you feel you need it, strongly consider taking out cover before you turn 31. Otherwise, you'll be stung with the Lifetime Health Cover (LHC) loading in addition to your premium.
For every year you put off getting private health insurance after the age of 31, you'll be charged a 2% loading on top of your premium. As the LHC loading lasts 10 years and goes up to a maximum of 70%, you may want to avoid that cost altogether.
There are some health funds that will reward you for paying for your health cover by direct debit. These discounts can range from 1.5% up to 4% of your annual premium and could see you save a few hundred dollars a year simply by ticking yes to direct debit when signing up for cover.
If you're a bit of a gym bunny, it might be worth considering a health fund that will reward you for your #fitspo lifestyle.
Some health funds, such as myOwn, provide a nice little 5% discount on your premiums if you maintain a certain fitness level – there's incentive to hit the gym if ever I heard it.
Qantas is also on board the fitness train, offering points depending on the number of steps you do per day.
Roses are red, violets are blue, one person is better than two – at least when it comes to your health insurance policy.
It turns out a couples health policy is actually no cheaper than two singles policies. Private health insurance in Australia hinges on the principle of "community rating" – meaning that insurers can't charge one person more than another for the exact same policy.
After all, offering you a discount just for joining someone else's policy would hardly be fair to all the singles out there.
If you're on a couple's policy, you're probably paying for things you don't even need, as it requires both people to have the same level of protection.
For example, if the woman needs to be covered for pregnancy, the man will also be paying for his own pregnancy cover. Unless men can suddenly give birth and I just don't know about it yet, it's probably worthwhile to take out two singles policies.
That way, if either of you need extra protection down the road, then that person can easily upgrade their policy without the other having to abort mission because it's suddenly become too expensive for them.
Some companies will offer corporate health insurance, which could mean significant savings for you.
Some offer their members exclusive discounts and perks, such as lower premiums for a higher level of cover, or even free gym memberships.
Most health insurance funds will allow you to increase your excess for a reduced premium.
Keep in mind though, that your immediate out-of-pocket expenses should you need to go to hospital will be higher if you use this strategy.
This option really comes down to how often you claim on your policy and how it would affect your budget. If you're a young, fit person who visits the hospital once in a blue moon, this strategy may well suit you. But if you're an older person with more health issues, it's a risk you might not want to take.
If you're under the age of 30 on April 1 2019, the odds are ever in your favour. The recent reforms offer a premium discount of up to 10% if you're aged between 18-29 years old and have, or are planning to take out Hospital Cover.
As of April 1 2019, health insurance products will be labelled under the new categories 'Gold', 'Silver', 'Bronze' and 'Basic.
Essentially, all the different types of cover will be pushed into each tier. While the new system is supposed to make it easier for customers to understand what they're covered for, it's important to check whether you're getting the best deal under the new system, and whether there will be any changes to your existing policy.
It's important to remember that every Australian already has health cover through Medicare, so the option to take out private health insurance is entirely up to you.
I personally wouldn't be without private health insurance, but it's not always the most financially viable option for everyone. It pays to be aware of exactly what you're getting in terms of cost, coverage, and value for money.
And if you do decide to take out private health insurance, consider doing so before you turn 31 to avoid that annoying LHC loading.
You can essentially 'turn off' items you don't think you'll need to be covered for in the immediate future.
Doing so may reduce the cost of your premiums, but be mindful that you might need to serve the waiting periods again when you switch them back on.
When you're charged for medical treatment and it costs more than the amount you get back from Medicare or your private health insurance, the difference is called the gap – otherwise known as an out of pocket expense.
Basically, if you're a private patient in hospital, the government will pay 75% of the agreed upon price for the procedure. This is called the Medicare Schedule Fee. Your chosen health fund will then pay the remaining 25%. In theory, the cost of that procedure is completely covered.
The problem arises when a doctor charges over the agreed upon cost of the procedure – which is something they do frequently and with reckless abandon. Medicare won't cover anything over the agreed upon price, so guess who has to cover the cost?
Thankfully there are ways to avoid paying the medical gap, but it does involve a bit of research on your part.
If you're covered by private health insurance, contact your health fund for a list of healthcare professionals with gap cover arrangements. That way, if you're treated by anyone on the list and they agree to participate, there will either be low or no medical gap cost involved.
There's a handy website called Healthshare, which allows you to find doctors in your area who perform procedures with either no gap (so no out of pocket expenses) or a known gap (a minimum of $500).
If your health fund doesn't have an agreement with doctors, you can find a doctor who has an agreement in place with a different fund for whatever procedure you need, and simply switch your policy to that fund. Be mindful though, that there is no waiting period once you've made the switch.
Don't forget about any sneaky hidden costs either, like the cost of an anesthetist.
You wouldn't just buy a new TV or a house without doing your research first, so don't go for the first health insurance policy you see.
Do your research and compare policies. With so many comparison websites, there's really no excuse not to do your research first.
You would probably be surprised by what you find by comparing policies. You may get the same cover for less or more cover for the price you're currently paying. Policies are always changing, so it pays to keep tabs on what's happening in the market.
Unless you live in Queensland or Tasmania, ambulance services are not covered by Medicare, so make sure your health policy includes ambulance cover.
Emergency transport can cost up to $2,000, so it's definitely worth making sure you're covered for it.
Be sure to check with your health fund as to the level of ambulance cover involved in your policy – some policies define an 'emergency' differently, while others may or may not cover you for the call-out fee. Find out if your policy covers you if you require just ambulance treatment – and not transportation.
The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is an additional tax (on top of the standard 2% Medicare levy) which is applicable to some taxpayers (singles earning over $90,000 and families earning over $180,000) who don't have private hospital cover.
But you can avoid paying the MLS by taking out private hospital cover with an excess of $500 or less for singles, and $1,000 or less for couples and families.
Splitting your health insurance between two providers can sometimes provide better value premiums or coverage than taking out combined hospital and extras cover with the same provider.
If you take out hospital cover with one provider and extras cover with another, you may be able to get cover for more medical treatments are the same or a lower price than if you had a combined package cover.
Some insurers allow a 'mix and match' approach to health insurance, so you can get different levels of cover in a combined policy with the same provider (eg. top level hospital cover and basic level extras cover) so you might not even need to split your cover between insurance providers to benefit.
Lots of health funds offer incentives for families, like no hospital admissions excess for children, no-gap dental, and allowing your children to stay on the policy until they turn 25 (provided they are studying full time).
Health funds have been allowed to provide single parents with a reduced insurance premium compared to the standard family rate since 2007. If yours doesn't, switch to one that does.
When it comes to saving money on your private health insurance, it pays to shop around and compare policies to make sure you're getting the best deal.
But keep in mind that the cheapest policy isn't necessarily the best – in fact, often it isn't. There's more to choosing a health insurance policy than simply picking the cheapest one. You want one that offers all the features you need at the best possible price.


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A favourite holiday place for American snowbirds in the glamorous 1950s, Mazatlán is now a sparkling resort-style city on Mexico's Pacific coastline. Its 21km stretch of sandy shoreline makes it a prime spot for beach breaks, but it's the city's historic centre that draws the most attention. The Old Town has recently seen a revival of quirky cafés and trendy bars in colourful neoclassical and French Baroque buildings just steps from the sea. There are museums and galleries to wander around, parks to relax in and an ocean rich with marine life to explore.
Mazatlán hostels typically have an easy vibe. You'll find them in traditional houses, some with original features like wooden beams and terracotta tiles. Meet other travellers on the rooftop terrace at one Mazatlán hostel, where you can swing in hammocks or cool off in the pool. At another, wake up to the smell of rich Mexican coffee brewing and sit down to a free breakfast of homemade banana bread. Many places also have free Wi-Fi and air con, which you'll appreciate in the sun-soaked summer.
For a taste of authentic Mazatlán, get away from crowded Zona Dorada and into Centro Histórico where 19th-century buildings have a 1950s spirit. Head to the beachfront promenade, the malecón, for restaurants and bars. Playa Bruja to the north is a popular spot to surf and swim, or you can venture to nearby Isla de la Piedra for quieter shores. Fancy a day trip? Cosalá is one of Mexico's Pueblos Mágicos (magical towns) thanks to its vibrant colonial houses and misty green hills.
Activity options range from savouring the region's colours and flavours at the Art Nouveau Pino Suarez Municipal Market to strolling the palm-lined malecón by the beach. Look for street murals, eat at local food carts and spend the night hopping between the area's bars and clubs. The city is filled with quirky and traditional architecture too, like the striking facade of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. For something with a modern edge, stop by the contemporary Mazatlán Art Museum.
The city is around a 30-minute drive from General Rafael Buelna International Airport when you grab a taxi or hop in a colectivo (shared taxi or shuttle). There are local buses for getting around town, as well as Mazatlán's own golf buggy-style pulmonía taxis for open-air rides. It's also fun to travel by bike, and you'll find plenty of rental places along the coast. An easy cycling route runs along the malecón from the town centre to Zona Dorada.
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Microsoft Office 2019 is the latest version of Microsoft's office suite. If you're not familiar with Microsoft Office, it is a collection of client software, server software, and services developed for business users. It includes popular programs, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook. Microsoft Office 2019 offers the newest versions of these programs plus new IT values designed to make life easier for new users. If you are not ready for cloud-based version, Office 365 ProPlus, this is your best option.
Many Office users may have opted to choose Office 365 ProPlus, but if you need your Microsoft Office suites on a single computer and can live without cloud-sharing services, then its 2019 version is still worth looking into. Here, we'll list down what Microsoft Office 2019 has to offer.
With Microsoft 2019, users can get a level of depth and control that they won't get from the likes of Google Docs or open source office alternatives. Word 2019, for instance, continues to be the ace in any kind of word processing jobs. Thanks to its Ribbon interface, it is still the processor to beat. In its latest version, Word now comes with Microsoft Translator that translates English text to other languages. This feature is accessible through the Reviews tab.
To make it even better for you, Word 2019 also introduces its Focus Mode where the processor will block out everything else on your computer except for the document that you are working on. This is to help you gain laser-sharp focus so you can finish your task faster. This feature is also available on Outlook 2019.
Excel 2019 comes packed with functions that no other spreadsheets offer. The newest version adds new powerful data analysis features, including new formulas and charts. It also comes with enhancements for PowerPivot and PowerQuery as well as the ability to publish from Excel to Power BI, Microsoft's business analytics service.
Finally, with PowerPoint 2019, users can now create cinematic presentations using new features such as Morph and Zoom. The program now also allows users to insert and manage 3D models, SVGs, and icons in their presentations.
Before the release of Microsoft Office 2019, Microsoft has already introduced Office 365, an Office suite that supports cloud-based storage. Most of the features offered in Office 2019 are already found in the 365 version which had the costumers confused. How does Microsoft Office 2019 differ from Office 365?
Microsoft Office 2019 is a single-purchase service. You only have to pay once to have this software installed on your device. However, you won't be receiving any feature updates after you buy it. Of course, there are still the standard security and quality updates, but new tools and functionality won't be added.
In contrast, Microsoft 365 is a subscription-based service. It comes powered by Microsoft cloud with more collaborative and up-to-date features than Microsoft Office 2019. However, you would need to pay the monthly subscription to enjoy these new features.
Microsoft Office 2019 has got a lot of great changes that can be used to enhance the overall experience of its users. More so, these changes are placed strategically to help users perform various tasks easily. And while its cloud-based counterpart, Office 365 has a lot more to offer, this version is not to be brushed off. With Microsoft 2019, you can pay once and then you are set for years to come.
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Josette has been writing and publishing in both print and online media since before the turn of the millennium. She was the entire second wave of Purdue webloggers, establishing her weblog, Girl in Black, in the summer of 2000, and frequently/infrequently updated until its discontinuation in the fall of 2017.
Recent poetry and creative nonfiction publications include: Palaver, Star 82 Review, Artemis, and The Pylon.
Research interests include: Twitter, online messaging, digital and hypertext writing, social media, digital culture and identity, and American open wheel racing.
Personal interests include: Virginia Tech and Purdue basketball, naps, watching films in old movie theatres, weight training, book sales, IndyCar, Snapchat and Instagram Stories, and forever searching for the perfect patio dining area in Blacksburg.
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Verb inflection: to watch him or her or them; to watch after. This spatial point may be varying to agree with the subject/object.
Eg: watching TV, listening to a public lecture, etc.
A plural verb of WATCH. To look at or observe attentively (e.g. casually observing people, watching people's conversations), typically over a period of time.


In today's newspaper I read the announcement of the death of Johannes Ernle van Stockum, widower of Ellen Katharina Stach.
He was born in Amsterdam January 7, 1924, and died in Voorst (prov. Gelderland) February 25, 2012.
The notice provided by Bram Maurice van Stockum says: "Jim was seen by many as an English gentleman who was, after many other activities, together with my mother the founder of the Biologische Dynamische Landbouw (Agriculture) in the Eastern part of the Netherlands."
I do not know how he is related, but Bram van Stockum [name of Hilda van Stockum's father] sounds familiar!


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'To All the Boys I've Loved Before' Is Getting A Sequel, Netflix Confirms
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Netflix doesn't always have the best of luck when it comes to original movies, but they managed to find a hit with To All the Boys I've Loved Before. The film, which is based on Jenny Han's novel of the same name, was released back in August of this year. It received great reviews from critics and the Netflix audience loved it.
Now, four months after its release, Netflix has announced they will be developing a sequel, and both Lana Condor and Noah Centineo will return.
This news isn't surprising considering the source material is a trilogy. Han followed up her original novel with two sequels titled P.S. I Still Love You and Always and Forever, Lara Jean.
Netflix made the sequel announcement by posting the clip you see below to their Twitter account…
It's official: @lanacondor & @noahcent will star in a "To All The Boys I've Loved Before" sequel! #ToAllTheBoysSequel pic.twitter.com/DIHN4xVAqs
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A recent study of Pew Research has shown that Americans are convinced that the inequality gap has grown. While most of us will agree on that statement, many people have a different opinion of the reason of the gap growth. Is it because of immigration? The power of the reach people? Or is it completely Obama's fault?
The study showed that more than 65% of the American population think that the gap between rich and poor people has increased over the past 10 years, while only 8% think the opposite is true.
What is the main reason for the inequality gap growth, according to you? Is it going to increase still, or decrease? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!


This fill-in-the-blank story is a fun way for students to practice naming items in categories. Have the students provide an item for each category on the right side of the page. Fill in the story with their answers and read it back to them.
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If you need to hold your car at a reasonable height, these medium race car chassis stands are perfect for the job. They have a load capacity of 300kg each, meaning they can support most race cars.
These stands come in a pair and will hold your car at a height of 18″, more than enough space to comfortably work underneath. The chassis stands are hinged at the top, meaning that moving them around the workshop, or to the circuit is easy.
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There's a problem when your sound card is not working. Aside from not being able to play your MP3s, watch movies, or YouTube your favorite AI performances, you are actually not using your computer to its maximum benefits simply because a "limb" is missing. That can't be good, right? First you have to make sure that your sound card brand is listed and the soundcard driver is installed. These should be compatible with the sound card software you are downloading, so write these down for reference when you're ready to download. Continue to solve the problem by looking at these steps on how to download sound card software from online resources.
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Proceed to the "START" button.
Click your computer's CONTROL PANEL.
From the choices, click on the HARDWARE tab.
Do you see the following? SOUND, VIDEO, GAME CONTROLLERS? Great! Go ahead and expand this.
Proceed to double-click the SOUND CARD.
Click the DRIVER tab followed by DOWNLOAD/UPDATE DRIVER.
Install and complete the download by following the prompt from the HARDWARE UPDATE WIZARD for future updates.
From the choices, click on the HARDWARE tab and then proceed to click DEVICE MANAGER. You might be asked to key in your administrator password for security and confirmation. Just enter the information then click CONTINUE.
This will lead you to a cluster that reads SOUND, VIDEO, and GAME CONTROLLERS that you will expand and then double-click to reveal your sound card. Once you see this, click DRIVER tab.
Make sure your OS or operating system is a Windows 98 and ME or 2000/XP/Vista and can spare a 12MB space for the software.
Go to your volume settings and adjust your slider volume while un-ticking the mute options in your computer settings.
Click the "DOWNLOAD NOW" button to begin the download. The download process will begin and a message will pop up to prompt you about the time it will take for the download to finish.
After the download has been saved to a temporary folder, you will be asked to click "RUN" tab in the message window. Click "RUN" as instructed.
When this is completed, another message window will pop up and prompt you asking where you want to save the software. Browse through your disk locations and choose one by clicking on the appropriate disks. Make sure that the disk where all your program software is kept to help your system run smoothly are not altered accidentally while saving the software. It is best to choose a location separate from your program files.
Save and test the software by running any of the audio file formats stated.
Online resources are reliable only when they come highly recommended by a manufacturer or an IT professional, but if you know very little about the website where downloads are being offered, it is best to get your soundcard from a computer store.


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Judicial Vacancies: Order, 22nd October
Judicial Vacancies: Malik Mazhar Sultan
The Supreme Court is monitoring steps taken by High Courts and State Governments to fill vacant judicial posts in the District and Subordinate Courts.
The Bench appointed four amici curiae to assist the Court in monitoring States:
Shyam Divan, responsible for Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Delhi and the North Eastern States
KV Vishwanathan, responsible for Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Kerala
Vijay Hansaria, responsible for Madhya Pradesh and the High Courts of Madras, Odisha, Patna and Punjab & Haryana
Gaurav Agrawal, responsible for Rajasthan, Sikkim, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tripura and Uttarakhand
On 22 October 2018, a two-judge Bench comprising CJI Ranjan Gogoi and Justice SK Kaul took suo motu cognisance of the high number of judicial vacancies in the District (higher) and Subordinate Courts (hereafter lower courts). Note that suo motu means "on its own motion". In other words, the Court took cognisance of the matter even though no petitioner had filed a petition praying for the Court to reduce judicial vacancies in the lower courts.
The high number of judicial vacancies is a major factor contributing to the very high number of pending cases before the courts.
On 22 October 2018, invoking Article 142, the Court ordered all High Courts and State governments to submit before 1 November 2018 information pertaining to how they are filling judicial vacancies under their jurisdiction. The Court directed the High Courts and State governments to report on whether they will fill judicial vacancies in a timely fashion, as defined by Malik Mazhar Sultan. In Malik Mazhar Sultan, the Supreme Court had ordered all States to compose a fixed time schedule for filling judicial vacancies in their State and submit this schedule to the Court.
In the 22 October 2018 order, the Bench took note of the total number of judicial vacancies. It noted that according to the information submitted by Registries of the High Courts, there are 22,036 judicial posts in the District and Subordinate Courts:
23% of these judicial posts are vacant, i.e. 5133 judicial posts
Recruitment processes are underway for 4180 posts
For 1324 vacant posts, there is no recruitment process underway
The Bench has tagged Malik Mazhir Sultan to this case. The next hearing is on 1 November, 2018. The Bench will review the submissions by the High Courts and the State governments.
Parties Involved
Petitioner :
Respondent :
N/A (see amici curiae)
1) Are High Courts and State Governments filling judicial vacancies in their District and Subordinate Courts in a timely manner, according to the guidelines issued by the Supreme Court in Malik Mazhar Sultan?
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