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Четвртфинални меч кандидата између Михаила Таља и Светозара Глигорића одигран је у Београду (Југославија), од 22. априла до 14. маја 1968. године. Победу је однео Михаил Таљ и пласирао се у полуфинале мечева кандидата. Меч је трајао девет партија.

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Партије

Партија 1, Таљ - Глигорић, 0-1 (22. април 1968)

Шпанска партија, Затворена варијанта, Одбрана Смислова C93
1. e4 e5 2. ♘f3 ♘c6 3. ♗b5 a6 4. ♗a4 ♘f6 5. O-O ♗e7 6. ♖e1 b5 7. ♗b3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 h6 10. d4 ♖e8 11. ♘bd2 ♗f8 12. ♘f1 ♗b7 13. ♘g3 ♘a5 14. ♗c2 ♘c4 15. a4 d5 16. b3 dxe4 17. ♘xe4 ♘xe4 18. ♗xe4 ♗xe4 19. ♖xe4 ♕d5 20. ♖g4 ♘a5 21. ♗xh6 ♘xb3 22. ♖a3 bxa4 23. ♖xa4 ♖ab8 24. ♖xa6 exd4 25. cxd4 c5 26. ♗e3 ♖b4 27. ♖g5 ♕b7 28. ♖h6 ♘xd4 29. ♘xd4 ♖b1 30. ♗c1 ♕b2 31. ♕h5 ♕xc1+ 32. ♔h2 ♗d6+ 33. ♖xd6 ♕f4+ 34. ♖g3 ♕xd6 35. ♘f5 ♖ee1 36. ♕xf7+ ♔xf7 37. ♘xd6+ ♔e6 38. ♖g6+ ♔d5 39. ♘f5 ♖b7 40. ♘e3+ ♖xe3 41. fxe3 ♖c7 42. ♔g3 c4 43. ♔f4 c3 44. e4+ ♔c4 45. ♖a6 c2 46. ♖a1 ♔d3   0-1

Партија 2, Глигорић - Таљ, ½-½ (24. април 1968)

Нимцоиндијска одбрана, Нормална варијанта, Глигорићев систем E53
1. d4 ♘f6 2. c4 e6 3. ♘c3 ♗b4 4. e3 d5 5. ♗d3 O-O 6. ♘f3 c5 7. O-O ♘bd7 8. a3 ♗a5 9. ♕c2 cxd4 10. exd4 dxc4 11. ♗xc4 ♗xc3 12. bxc3 b6 13. ♖e1 ♗b7 14. ♘e5 ♖c8 15. ♗d3 ♘xe5 16. ♖xe5 ♕c7 17. c4 ♕c6 18. ♖g5 ♗a6 19. ♕d2 ♘e8 20. d5 ♕d6 21. ♗b2 f6 22. ♖h5 f5 23. ♕e2 ♘f6 24. ♗e5 ♕c5 25. ♖h4 exd5 26. ♗d4 ♕d6 27. ♗xf5 ♖ce8 28. ♕c2 h6 29. c5 ♕e7 30. h3 ♘e4 31. ♗xe4 ♕xh4 32. ♗xd5 ♔h8 33. ♕c3 ♕g5 34. ♗c6 ♖e6 35. ♗f3 ♗e2 36. ♗xe2 ♖xe2 37. cxb6 axb6 38. ♗xb6 ♖e6 39. ♗e3 ♕f5 40. ♕c5 ♖e5 41. ♕c3
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Партија 3, Таљ - Глигорић, ½-½ (26. април 1968)

Краљева индијска одбрана, Ларсенова варијанта E90
1. ♘f3 ♘f6 2. c4 g6 3. ♘c3 ♗g7 4. e4 d6 5. d4 O-O 6. ♗e3 e5 7. dxe5 dxe5 8. ♕xd8 ♖xd8 9. ♘d5 ♖d7 10. O-O-O ♘c6 11. ♗d3 ♘g4 12. ♗c5 ♘d4
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Партија 4, Глигорић - Таљ, ½-½ (28. април 1968)

Нимцоиндијска одбрана, Нормална варијанта, Глигорићев систем E53
1.d4 ♘f6 2.c4 e6 3.♘c3 ♗b4 4.e3 0-0 5.♗d3 d5 6.♘f3 c5 7.0-0 ♘bd7
8.a3 ♗a5 9.♕c2 cxd4 10.exd4 dxc4 11.♗xc4 ♗xc3 12.♕xc3 b6 13.♗f4
♗b7 14.♕d3 ♘h5 15.♘g5 ♘df6 16.♗e5 h6 17.♘h3 ♘g4
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Партија 5, Таљ - Глигорић, ½-½ (2. мај 1968)

Шпанска партија, Затворена варијанта, Одбрана Смислова C93
1.e4 e5 2.♘f3 ♘c6 3.♗b5 a6 4.♗a4 ♘f6 5.0-0 ♗e7 6.♖e1 b5 7.♗b3 d6 8.c3 0-0 9.h3 h6 10.d4 ♖e8 11.♘bd2 ♗f8 12.♘f1 ♗b7 13.♘g3 ♘a5 14.♗c2 ♘c4 15.a4 d5 16.b3 dxe4 17.♘xe4 ♘xe4 18.♗xe4 ♗xe4 19.♖xe4 ♕d5 20.♖g4 ♘a5 21.♗xh6 ♘xb3 22.♖b1 bxa4 23.♘xe5 ♕e6 24.♕f3 c5 25.♗xg7
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Партија 6, Глигорић - Таљ, 0-1 (4. мај 1968)

Богољубовљева индијска одбрана, Вејд-Смислов варијанта E11
1.d4 ♘f6 2.c4 e6 3.♘f3 ♗b4+ 4.♗d2 a5 5.♘c3 0-0 6.e3 d6 7.♕c2 ♘bd7 8.a3 ♗xc3 9.♗xc3 ♕e7 10.♗e2 a4 11.0-0 b6 12.♘d2 ♗b7 13.e4 c5 14.e5 ♘e8 15.f4 cxd4 16.♗xd4 dxe5 17.fxe5 ♘xe5 18.♗xb6 ♘d6 19.♗d4 ♘f5 20.♗xe5 ♕c5+ 21.♖f2 ♕xe5 22.♘f3 ♕c5 23.♕c3 ♖fd8 24.♕b4 ♕a7 25.c5 ♖ab8 26.♕c3 ♖bc8 27.♖d1 ♖xd1+ 28.♗xd1 ♖xc5 29.♕b4 ♗c6 30.♕f4 ♖d5 31.♗e2 h6 32.♘e5 ♗a8 33.g4 g5 34.♕c4 ♖xe5
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Партија 7, Таљ - Глигорић, 1-0 (7. мај 1968)

Шпанска партија, Затворена варијанта, Богољубова варијанта C91
1.e4 e5 2.♘f3 ♘c6 3.♗b5 a6 4.♗a4 ♘f6 5.0-0 ♗e7 6.♖e1 b5 7.♗b3 d6 8.c3 0-0 9.d4 ♗g4 10.♗e3 exd4 11.cxd4 ♘a5 12.♗c2 ♘c4 13.♗c1 c5 14.b3 ♘a5 15.d5 ♘d7 16.♘bd2 ♗f6 17.♖b1 ♘e5 18.h3 ♘xf3+ 19.♘xf3 ♗xf3 20.♕xf3 ♖e8 21.♗f4 ♗e5 22.♗d2 ♘b7 23.♕e2 ♕f6 24.♖bd1 ♗f4 25.♕f3 ♗g5 26.♕d3 ♗xd2 27.e5 ♕h6 28.♖xd2 c4 29.bxc4 bxc4 30.♕c3 ♖xe5 31.♖xe5 dxe5 32.♖e2 ♘d6 33.♕xe5 ♕c1+ 34.♔h2 ♕a3 35.♕f4 ♖e8 36.♖xe8+ ♘xe8 37.♕xc4 g6 38.♗b3 ♘d6 39.♕d4 ♕c1 40.♕a4
a5 41.♕d4 ♘f5 42.♕d1 ♕b2 43.♔g1 ♘d6 44.♕g4 ♕e5 45.g3 h5 46.♕a4 ♘f5 47.♕xa5 ♘xg3 48.fxg3 ♕xg3+ 49.♔f1 ♕xh3+ 50.♔e2 ♕g4+ 51.♔d3 ♕g3+ 52.♔c4 h4 53.♔c5 ♕e3+ 54.♔c6 ♕e8+ 55.♔b7 h3 56.♕c7 ♔g7 57.♕c3+ f6 58.♕xh3 ♕b5+ 59.♔c7 ♕c5+ 60.♔d7 ♕a7+ 61.♔e8 ♕b8+ 62.♔e7 ♕e5+ 63.♕e6 ♕c7+ 64.♕d7 ♕e5+ 65.♔d8+ ♔f8 66.♔c8
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Партија 8, Глигорић - Таљ, 0-1 (11. мај 1968)

Нимцоиндијска одбрана, Нормална варијанта, Глигорићев систем, Бернштајнова одбрана E56
1.d4 ♘f6 2.c4 e6 3.♘c3 ♗b4 4.e3 0-0 5.♗d3 d5 6.♘f3 c5 7.0-0 ♘c6
8.a3 dxc4 9.♗xc4 ♗a5 10.♕d3 a6 11.♖d1 b5 12.♗a2 c4 13.♕e2 ♕e8 14.♗b1 e5 15.d5 ♗xc3 16.bxc3 ♘a5 17.e4 ♘b3 18.♖a2 ♘xc1 19.♖xc1 ♗g4 20.h3 ♗xf3 21.♕xf3 ♕e7 22.a4 ♖fb8 23.♗c2 b4 24.cxb4 ♖xb4 25.♖a3 a5 26.♖c3 ♘e8 27.♕h5
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Партија 9, Таљ - Глигорић, 1-0 (14. мај 1968)

Шпанска партија, Затворена варијанта, Одбрана Смислова C93
1.e4 e5 2.♘f3 ♘c6 3.♗b5 a6 4.♗a4♘f6 5.0-0 ♗e7 6.♖e1 b5 7.♗b3 d6 8.c3 0-0 9.h3 h6 10.d4 ♖e8 11.♘bd2 ♗f8 12.♘f1 ♗b7 13.♘g3 ♘a5 14.♗c2 ♘c4 15.♗d3 ♘b6 16.♗d2 c5 17.d5 ♗c8 18.♘h2 ♘a4 19.♖b1 ♗d7 20.b3 ♘b6 21.c4 ♖b8 22.f4 bxc4 23.bxc4 ♘a4 24.♕c2 exf4 25.♗xf4 ♖b4 26.♗d2 ♕c7 27.♗xb4 cxb4 28.♖f1 ♗e7 29.♔h1 a5 30.♕d2 ♘c5 31.♗c2 ♗d8 32.♖be1 ♗c8 33.♘f3 ♘fd7 34.e5 ♘xe5 35.♕f4 ♖e7 36.♘d4 ♘ed3
37.♗xd3 ♘xd3 38.♖xe7 ♕xe7 39.♕e4 ♘e5 40.♘c6 ♘xc6 41.dxc6 ♕e5 42.♕xe5 dxe5 43.♖d1 ♗c7 44.♘e4 ♔f8 45.♘d6 ♗xd6 46.♖xd6 ♔e7 47.♖d5 a4 48.c7 b3 49.axb3 axb3 50.♖xe5+ ♔d6 51.♖b5 ♔xc7 52.♖xb3 ♔c6 53.c5 ♗e6 54.♖c3 ♗d5 55.♔g1
f5 56.♖a3 ♔b7 57.♖g3 g5 58.♖e3 ♔c6 59.♖e7 ♔xc5 60.♖h7 g4 61.hxg4 fxg4 62.♖xh6 ♗b7 63.♖g6
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References

Спољашње везе
 Партије Мечева кандидата у шаху, 1968

Светски шампионат у шаху
Мечеви кандидата 1968
Мечеви кандидата у шаху
Шах у 1968.

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Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX
John Cornyn
0.726% 1-year decrease
0.0916% 1-year decline
In 2020, Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX had a population of 124k people with a median age of 41 and a median household income of $130,920. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX grew from 121,568 to 123,608, a 1.68% increase and its median household income grew from $128,784 to $130,920, a 1.66% increase.
The 5 largest ethnic groups in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.9%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (10.8%), White (Hispanic) (9.72%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%).
19.4% of the households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
93.8% of the residents in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.
The largest universities in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are Concordia University Texas (224004) (859 degrees awarded in 2020), Ann Webb Skin Institute (101 degrees), and The Recording Conservatory of Austin (18 degrees).
In 2020, the median property value in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was $550,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%.
Most people in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26 minutes. The average car ownership in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.
Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX borders Austin City (Far North), Brushy Creek & Jollyville PUMA, TX, Williamson County (West)Cedar Park & Leander Cities PUMA, TX, Austin City (North) PUMA, TX, Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX, Austin City (Southwest), Lost Creek & Barton Creek PUMA, TX, and Travis County (West, South & Outside Austin City) PUMA, TX.
Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 124k people, from which 93.8% are citizens. As of 2020, 14.6% of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (18.1k people).
In 2020, there were 6.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (85.1k people) in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.3k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 12k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are Spanish (7,644 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (2,527 households), and Hindi (1,628 households).
As of 2020, 93.8% of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.
The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
The 3 largest ethnic groups in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
12k ± 1.34k
13.1% of the people in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are hispanic (16.2k people).
The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.
1,445 ± 928 people
In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was India, the natal country of 4,320 Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX residents, followed by China with 1,445 and Mexico with 888.
As of 2020, 14.6% of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX residents (18.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was 15.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.
The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
19.4% of the households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.
In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 6.53% of the households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.
Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.
The economy of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX employs 60k people. The largest industries in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are Computer Systems Design (6,643 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,926 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,540 people), and the highest paying industries are General merchandise stores, including warehouse clubs and supercenters ($272,892), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($256,758), and Machinery manufacturing, n.e.c. or not specified ($253,481).
Males in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.52 times higher than the average income of females, which is $90,933. The income inequality in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.
The workforce of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX in 2020 was 59,979 people, with 45% woman, and 55% men.
The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX.
−0.0916%
± −0.0916%
From 2019 to 2020, employment in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −0.0916%, from 60k employees to 60k employees.
The most common job groups, by number of people living in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX, are Other managers (3,641 people), Software developers (2,793 people), and Chief executives & legislators (2,084 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX.
Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.
This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX, are Computer Systems Design (6,643 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,926 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,540 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.
The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($138,387), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($126,235), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($122,722).
The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($105,563), Manufacturing ($94,441), and Information ($81,875).
As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.
The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.
Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Fuel oils
In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).
The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.
Showing data for Texas.
2020 Value in Texas
$4.5T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.
The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.
Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.
The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.
Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.
US Senators from Texas
Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.
The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.
US Representatives from Texas
Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.
Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.
In 2020, universities in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX awarded 978 degrees. The student population of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 770 male students and 1,674 female students.
Most students graduating from Universities in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are White (450 and 46%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (290 and 29.7%), Black or African American (139 and 14.2%), and Asian (33 and 3.37%).
The largest universities in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Concordia University Texas (224004) (859 and 87.8%), Ann Webb Skin Institute (101 and 10.3%), and The Recording Conservatory of Austin (18 and 1.84%).
The most popular majors in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX are General Education (252 and 25.8%), Registered Nursing (185 and 18.9%), and General Business Administration & Management (167 and 17.1%).
The median tuition cost in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX for private four year colleges is $32,900.
University Masters Colleges and UniversitiesAll
In 2020 in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 2,444 (31.5% men and 68.5% women).
Universities Masters Colleges and UniversitiesAll
In 2020 there were 2,444 students enrolled in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX, 31.5% men and 68.5% women.
1 to 2 Year Postsecondary CertificateBachelors DegreeMasters DegreeResearch Doctorate
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
185 degree-majors awarded
In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was Speech Communication & Rhetoric with 22 degrees awarded.
This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX according to their major.
Concordia University Texas (224004)
Ann Webb Skin Institute
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Concordia University Texas (224004) with 859 degrees awarded.
In 2020, 276 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX, which is 0.393 times less than the 702 female students who received degrees in the same year.
The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX in 2020 were Bachelors Degree (36.9k), Graduate Degree (27.2k), and Some college (15.1k).
The median property value in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was $550,600 in 2020, which is 2.4 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $539,000 to $550,600, a 2.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX is 66.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.
People in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 26 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.
Median household income in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX is $130,920. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.
±$13,830
The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.
The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.
In 2020, 66.3% of the housing units in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.
This chart shows the percentage of owner in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.
Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX
Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX
In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $141,330, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Fort Bend County (West & South) PUMA, TX, with respective values of $130,920 and $121,555.
The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).
In 2020, the median household income of the 48.5k households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX grew to $130,920 from the previous year's value of $128,784.
The following chart displays the households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.
2020 Wage GINI in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX
In 2020, the income inequality in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.787% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.
This chart shows the number of workers in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.
Worked At Home (20.5%)
Carpooled (4.74%)
In 2020, 71.5% of workers in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.5%) and those who carpooled to work (4.74%).
Using averages, employees in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (26 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.977% of the workforce in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.
The chart below shows how the median household income in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.
The following chart displays the households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.
3.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX (4.59k out of 123k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.
The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.
95.9% of the population of Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 69.3% on employee plans, 1.88% on Medicaid, 9.53% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 0.591% on military or VA plans.
Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).
Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.
Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.
This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas
Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).
The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.
This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.
In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 44.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.
Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX grew by 24.4% from 3.31% to 4.12%.
The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.
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Q: How to compare two jsons and return the unmatched objects using python The below are the sample input json files:
json1:
[
  {
    "App_Name": "hospital",
    "Instances": 1,
    "Memory": 256,
    "Disk_Quota": 1024
  },
  {
    "App_Name": "ecommerce",
    "Instances": 10,
    "Memory": 2048,
    "Disk_Quota": 1024
  },
  {
    "App_Name": "airlines",
    "Instances": 3,
    "Memory": 1024,
    "Disk_Quota": 1024
  }]

json2:
[
  {
    "App_Name": "bus",
    "Instances": 1,
    "Memory": 256,
    "Disk_Quota": 1024
  },
  {
    "App_Name": "hospital",
    "Instances": 10,
    "Memory": 2048,
    "Disk_Quota": 1024
  },
  {
    "App_Name": "govt",
    "Instances": 3,
    "Memory": 1024,
    "Disk_Quota": 1024
  }]

I need to compare two JSON files and need to return all unmatched app name objects into separate variables like
expected output: ==================
unmatched objects in file = [{"App_Name": "ecommerce","Instances": 10,"Memory": 2048,"Disk_Quota": 1024},{"App_Name": "airlines","Instances": 3,"Memory": 1024,"Disk_Quota": 1024 }]
unmatched objects in file2 = [{"App_Name": "bus","Instances": 1,"Memory": 256,"Disk_Quota": 1024},{"App_Name": "govt","Instances": 3,"Memory": 1024,"Disk_Quota": 1024}

A: Deserialize the each file into a list of dictionaries with json.load, restructure list of dictionaries to nested dictionaries with App_Name as the key. Then simply check if the keys exist in the other dictionaries with list comprehensions and filter them out.
from json import load

with open("json1.json") as json1, open("json2.json") as json2:
    json1dict = {d["App_Name"]: d for d in load(json1)}
    json2dict = {d["App_Name"]: d for d in load(json2)}

    unmatched1 = [v for k, v in json1dict.items() if k not in json2dict]
    print(unmatched1)

    unmatched2 = [v for k, v in json2dict.items() if k not in json1dict]
    print(unmatched2)

Output:
[{'App_Name': 'ecommerce', 'Instances': 10, 'Memory': 2048, 'Disk_Quota': 1024}, {'App_Name': 'airlines', 'Instances': 3, 'Memory': 1024, 'Disk_Quota': 1024}]
[{'App_Name': 'bus', 'Instances': 1, 'Memory': 256, 'Disk_Quota': 1024}, {'App_Name': 'govt', 'Instances': 3, 'Memory': 1024, 'Disk_Quota': 1024}]

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=== Art Director ===
People call me a perfectionist, but I`m not. I`m a rightist. I do something until it`s right, and then I move on to the next thing. James Cameron
T.MuthuRaj is an Indian film Production Designer since 1991. He entered the film industry after completing his B.Sc degree in Fine Arts as first assistant to Sabu Cyril after which he has served as Production Designer in critically acclaimed and celebrated films in major Indian languages. His big break came with the Malayalam blockbuster Guru(1997) starring Mohanlal and Suresh Gopi directed by Rajiv Anchal for which he received the Kerala State Award as best Art Director and has since worked in such path breaking hits like Arputha Theevu, Angadi theru, Pazhasi Raja, Irumbukottai Murattu Singham, Avan Iva etc,. So far he has contributed to the success of 43 feature films and 185 commercials. He has won many Film Awards for Best Art Direction and for his creative works. His latest works in the monster hit Nanban(2012) & "I" by ace director Shankar, Theri, Mersal, Velaikaran, has garnered huge appreciation from all quarters.
Educational Qualification: B.Sc VISUAL COMMUNICATION(Govt. College of Fine Arts,Chennai.
T. Muthuraj was born on 29.07.1969. His fathers name is N.Thangavel and his mother is T.Muthulakshmi. He has two younger sisters Chandrakala and Pachainayagi and an elder brother Sakthivel. He is happily married to Padmapriya and has a son Muthu Vignesh.
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Home / Family Tree Premium Articles / How-Tos & Tutorials / Browse Articles by Magazine Issue / October/November 2015 / Saving Places
Saving Places
Sunny Jane Morton August 28, 2015 updated on August 18, 2017
Our ancestors are long gone, but some of the places in which they spent time still stand—for now.
Sandra Beane Milton was researching her North Carolina roots when she learned the family home of her ancestors' slaveholders was still standing. Thanks to local efforts, the building had been saved from demolition in 1984. Sandra contacted the homeowners, explained her connection and was invited for a visit.
"I could walk the very rooms, touch the walls, look out the windows where Harriet and Peter most likely labored," she says. As she pulled up to the elegant Beaufort, NC, waterfront home, she recalls, "My ancestors and their experience loomed in my imagination. A flood of emotions washed over me: fear, joy, sadness, excitement, longing and pride, all mingled with appreciation."
Walking on an ancestor's home turf is a rare opportunity. Only about 7 percent of US homes today were built before 1913. Many other buildings our relatives used—churches, schools, businesses, courthouses, hospitals, theaters and more—have also disappeared.
Genealogists are part of a much wider circle of people who delight in old places. Each has his reasons: personal or family memories, architectural or historical importance, community identity, and religious or symbolic meaning. Others recognize the environmental or commercial value of keeping something that's already here. The combined efforts of these folks are why many old sites continue to exist.
Local residents are generally the first line of defense for "endangered" buildings. Some, like the parents of Tabitha Almquist (see the next page), purchase and restore old homes. Community-based preservation organizations may rehab and advocate for preserving historical properties. Some cities have qualified for preservation funding under the National Park Service's Certified Local Government Program, which is administered along with State Historic Preservation Offices. State offices often identify historic properties, run tax breaks and grant programs, and work to fill the rosters of the National Register of Historic Places <www.nps.gov/nr>.
The National Park Service, which runs the National Register, partners with the nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation <preservationnation.org>. One of the Trust's best-known and successful preservation campaigns is the annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places <www.preservationnation.org/issues/11-most-endangered>. More than 250 sites have been featured on this list since 1988 and, according to the organization, only a handful of these spotlighted sites have actually been lost.
This inspires hope for preservationists in Cincinnati, where the Union Terminal railroad depot was named an endangered place in 2014. Constructed in 1933, the Art Deco facility is the second-largest half dome in the world. After the golden age of rail travel ended, the terminal spent empty years before becoming home to a museum center and the local historical society. It attracts nearly 1.5 million visitors per year, but according to the National Trust, "Union Terminal is suffering from deterioration and water damage. The building is facing a critical point in its existence, and is in need of extensive repairs."
Want to save an old building? "Be knowledgeable about the building, the funds available, the threat to it, the partners that exist, the ways to use designation, to engage others in your passion," advises Erica Stewart, part of the National Trust's public affairs team. "Get inspired by the thousands of others doing preservation work." She recommends starting with the case studies and how-tos at the National Trust's website, which covers fundraising basics, historic designations, preserving cemeteries and more. Find more resources at PreservationDirectory.com <www.preservationdirectory.com>.
A final and important way of helping to save old places is to visit them. Admission fees and visibility fuel ongoing efforts to keep these monuments to the past standing.
From the October/November 2015 issue of Family Tree Magazine
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If you're trying to eat healthier for your New Year's resolution, try this Apple-Mozzarella-Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette. It's a great vegetarian lunch entrée or company-worthy side salad! Gluten free.
You know I'm recovering from a Christmas and New Year's food coma when I bust out a healthy salad entrée. But I've actually been enjoying this Apple-Mozzarella-Pecan Salad with Maple Vinaigrette over the last month, to make up for the season's gluttony.
I don't know about you, but my December and early-January diet has consisted of polar extremes — either rich, over-the-top fare or tasty, good-for-me choices. Cannoli or salad. Nothing in between.
It's largely because I've had so many holiday leftovers in the house. We let our daughter have a New Year's Eve party with her close friends, and, of course, I made way too much food. Because…Hi, my name is Andrea, and I'm Italian. I can't help myself.
Speaking of apples, you may recall from my post on The Best Apple Cake that I only eat Fujis. That's what I recommend for this salad, but I'll forgive you if you choose another variety. Just leave the skin on for extra fiber.
After tweaking the maple vinaigrette over the last month, I'm so happy with the official recipe! Even my kids really enjoyed it, when I finally made this salad for them yesterday. It was the perfect side for our much-loved Apple-Mushroom Pork Tenderloin and would be great for company.
But, I usually indulge in a meal-sized portion of this salad for lunch. I've included the directions for a single, large serving in the recipe notes. You'll end up with leftover salad dressing, but that's a beautiful thing in my book.
A great vegetarian lunch entrée or company-worthy side salad! Gluten free.
Add your pecans and shredded mozzarella to the salad.
To make the dressing, add all the maple vinaigrette ingredients to a small plastic container or bowl and whisk to combine.
Add some dressing to your salad to taste. Store leftover dressing in a sealed container at room temperature for a couple days, or in the refrigerator for longer storage. You will need to whisk it to re-combine when you use it again.
For a single, large serving: Use half a 6-ounce bag of lettuce, half an apple (I usually eat the other half with my meal), 1/4 cup pecan halves, and 3 tablespoons shredded mozzarella. Make the full amount of maple vinaigrette and use what you need, saving the leftover salad dressing for next time.
This looks perfect! I am with you on vacillating between the decadent and the healthier fare these days! I'll be back next week with new recipes and I also have a salad slated for my first of the new year. I would love to know what you made for your daughter's party! hahahah! I'm nosy that way! 😉 Happy New Year, my friend! Salute!
For the party, I made clam dip, taco dip, sausage and peppers, pasta salad, and Italian salad (all of those are on the blog), plus sweet-and-sour-meatballs, punch, bread, my Mom made her zucchini bake, plus people brought stuff. Then for dessert, we had cannoli, a huge cookie tray sent to us, chocolate cheesecake, brownies, nut rolls and fruit. Oh, and I made bagels for them for breakfast, since it was a sleepover. Good thing I did 17 miles in cycling class this morning! Happy New Year, Annie!
I am plannng to add a bit if zest/spice to this dish by addin small slices of super fresh sopprasatta.
I haven't had soppressata in so long! Enjoy!
I love it! My Napoletana Nonna always used olive oil from a can too! We'd buy cases of it.
Are you using regulas olive oil or evoo?
I use regular olive oil, Kim.
Loving all of the flavors in this – especially that maple vinaigrette! Sounds absolutely amazing and looks so easy to make! Thanks for sharing!
This is so easy and quick. I have no excuse not to eat a healthier lunch! Thanks, Sarah.
Love everything about this salad! Definitely going to try this maple vinaigrette. Fuji's used to be my #1 favs until I discovered the Opal apple. Lucky to live in the Apple Capitol here in WA State. If you find them, give them a try. They're delicious!
I've never heard of Opal apples! Now, I have to look for them. Thanks for the tip, Bo!
I hope you try it, Stephanie! I want to put that maple vinaigrette on everything. It would even be good with chicken.
This is such a beautiful salad — and exactly what I need after a month of indulgences! Love the maple vinaigrette too – just that hint of sweet maple flavor really amps up the dressing!
This sounds wonderful! I always crave salad this time of year after all the heavy holiday food, and your vinaigrette sounds perfect! I'll definitely be trying it soon!
The maple vinaigrette is my favorite. Enjoy, Lisa!


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EDWARD BISHOP DUDLEY
Governor: 1836-1841
by Jerry L. Cross
Research Branch, NC Office of Archives and History, 2004.
https://www.ncdcr.gov/about/history/division-historical-resources/nc-highway-historical-marker-program
See also: Edward Bishop Dudley, Dictionary of North Carolina Biography
Edward Bishop Dudley (1789-1855) was the first governor of North Carolina elected by the vote of the people. He was born on December 15, 1789, a few miles north of Jacksonville in Onslow County. His parents were Margaret and Christopher Dudley, a planter, merchant, and shipbuilder. By whatever method, young Edward received an education sufficient for a successful career in politics and business. In 1815, he married Elizabeth Haywood of the prominent Raleigh family; six children were born of the union. After Elizabeth's death, Dudley married Jane Cowan, widow of General James Cowan.
In 1811 Dudley was elected to the first of two terms in the state House and in 1814 he returned as a state senator. During the War of 1812, he served as colonel of the Onslow militia that was sent to protect Wilmington against a threatened invasion. Shortly after the war Dudley moved to Wilmington and quickly rose to political prominence. He was elected as a borough representative to the legislature in 1816, 1817, and again in 1834 and 1835. Since one political party dominated North Carolina politics between 1815 and 1832, Dudley was designated a Republican, but he disagreed with national leadership. Elected to fill the seat in Congress vacated by the death of Gabriel Holmes in 1829, he found his views incompatible with those of President Andrew Jackson and his followers. Dismayed by the tactics of the president and the compromising nature of the Congress, Dudley refused to run for a second term.
Dudley's return home coincided with a groundswell in the movement to awaken North Carolina from its "Rip Van Winkle" slumber. He assumed a pivotal role in the formation of the Whig party that challenged the Democratic leadership by supporting constitutional reform, stronger banks, railroad construction and other internal improvements, and education. In 1836 he hosted in his Wilmington home the committee that organized the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad.
By 1835, the growing schism between residents of the western counties, who wanted fundamental changes in the nature and structure of state government, and those of the eastern counties, who wished to retain the status quo, had reached a critical point. A constitutional convention was called to work out the differences. The most notable change allowed the governor to be elected by popular vote, and the direct beneficiary was Edward Bishop Dudley. With the revival of the two-party system, Dudley became the choice of the Whigs in 1836 and defeated Richard Dobbs Spaight Jr. Two years later, he increased his margin of victory, defeating John Branch.
Dudley's administration initiated a period of progress. Perhaps most significant were internal improvements with the completion of the Wilmington and Raleigh and the Raleigh and Gaston railroads, and education with the beginnings of the public school system and the openings of three colleges: Davidson, Greensboro Female, and Union Institute (later Trinity College, then Duke University). After his tenure as the governor, Dudley returned to his position as president of the Wilmington and Raleigh Railroad. He retired to his home on the Cape Fear River where he died on October 30, 1855. He was buried in Oakdale Cemetery in Wilmington.
American Council of Learned Societies. 1928. Dictionary of American biography. Vol. 5. New York: Scribner.
Brown, Joseph Parsons. 1971. The Commonwealth of Onslow a history. New Bern, N.C.: O.G. Dunn. http://digital.lib.ecu.edu/historyfiction/item.aspx?id=jpb.
Edward B. Dudley Papers. State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, USA.
Powell, William Stevens. 1986. Dictionary of North Carolina biography. Vol. 2, D-G. Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press.
Treese, Joel D. 2002. Biographical directory of the United States Congress, 1774-present. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Congress. http://bioguide.congress.gov/
WorldCat (Searches numerous library catalogs)
"Edward Bishop Dudley" Photograph no. 53.15.1631. From the Audio Visual and Iconographics Collection, Division of Archives and History Photograph Collection, State Archives of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC, USA.
Cross, Jerry L.
Research Branch, NC Office of Archives and History.
10 June 2004 | Cross, Jerry L.


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De term macrotaal wordt in de ISO/DIS 639-3 standaard gebruikt als een code wordt vergeven aan een taal die aangemerkt kan worden als "overkoepelende" taal voor een groep talige variëteiten.

Hiermee wordt aangegeven dat de taal gezien kan worden als een soort lingua franca of een soort grootste gemene deler van de talen of dialecten die onder de noemer van de macrotaal geschaard worden, bijvoorbeeld als er ondanks belangrijke verschillen tussen de talen van de groep toch een soort algemene voertaal is die de sprekers van de verschillende varianten beheersen om met elkaar te communiceren, bijvoorbeeld voor handel en dergelijke. Zo'n gezamenlijke begrepen taalvariëteit draagt ook vaak bij aan een sterkere onderlinge groepsidentiteit van de sprekers van de verschillende varianten.

Voorbeelden van zulke macrotalen zijn 'Chinese talen' (10 talen), het 'Arabisch' (code ara; ca. 30 talen), 'Quechua' (code que, 40+ talen), het Malagassisch (code mlg, 12 talen) en het Vaynakhs.

Zie ook
 Pluricentrische taal
 Diasysteem

Externe links
 ISO 639-3 Macrotalen

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Pittsburgh, known as the "City of Bridges," now faces a growing problem with the very structures that are its claim to fame. Hundreds of bridges within the city and throughout Western Pennsylvania are structurally deficient and crumbling, and PennDOT is desperate to slow the deterioration.
PennDOT is posting new restrictions on the amount of weight allowed on hundreds of bridges throughout the area. This includes 46 bridges in Allegheny, Lawrence, and Beaver counties alone, such as the Liberty Bridge, the Elizabeth Bridge, and many others.
Here is a full list of Pennsylvania bridges with new weight restrictions.
The overall goal is to preserve the bridges' safety until the state legislature passes funding to repair Pennsylvania's mass transit system, which includes bridges. However, recent proposals to increase taxes and fees to raise money for this cause have stalled in Harrisburg.
The weight restrictions will most likely only prevent certain trucks from traveling over the bridges, which could alter routes and send trucks into local neighborhoods. This could present a new set of problems as trucks meant for highways cruise through residential streets.
Source: "PennDOT Puts New Weight Restrictions on Many Bridges." WTAENews. September 16, 2013.


The Finance Ministry considers it inappropriate to make higher education in Japan free without exception, informed sources said.
The ministry now believes the proposed program, as part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's initiative to support child-rearing families and cut tuition to zero, should screen eligible institutions and students, the sources said.
Otherwise, Japan's fiscal health, will deteriorate even further amid its ever-growing social security costs, they explained.
Also, the ministry cannot give the nod because any indiscriminate tuition-free program could end up becoming mere financial aid for private universities and colleges hit hard by the declining birthrate, the sources said.
The government needs to focus on measures to support low-income families, such as by expanding scholarships, the sources pointed out.
The ministry plans to present its recommendations at a meeting Tuesday of the Fiscal System Council, which advises the finance minister.


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This Saturday, 17th September, we will be LIVE at The Football Factory, Legends on 33rd st for our away game against Birmingham City.
The game kicks off at 12.30 EST on Bein Sports Online channel 3.
I will be down there from 11.30ish should you wish to come and have a natter and a pint beforehand.
ALSO, we have a bonus game, not on Sky Sports back home, but being picked up by our broadcaster here in the US - Bein Sports.
Owls v Forest will kick off at 10am EST and we will be at The Football Factory.
If you're in NYC for either of the games join our Owls Americas group and let us know you're coming.


American raider Tepin wins Royal Ascot opener, while Galileo Gold, Caravaggio and Profitable took the win in other Windsor races.
Stana Katic will reprise her role of NYPD Detective Kate Beckett in Season 8 of "Castle," ABC announced.
More than 100 people Monday searched for a Concord, N.C., woman missing for five months, her sister saying the family wants peace and answers.
The families of two teenage boys missing in South Carolina since Oct. 13 have hired a private investigator, they said.
BBC America says it has ordered a second season of its first original scripted series "Copper."
Police said they were searching for suspects in a drive-by shooting on the South Side of Chicago that killed two men and wounded five teenage boys.
Kevin Barry Ryan (born July 22, 1948 in Auckland) is a former long-distance runner from New Zealand, who represented his native country in the men's marathon at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, Canada. He was also a member of the ill fated 1980 Olympic team which at the last minute boycotted the Moscow Olympics in support of the USA's boycott.
Furthermore he was a member of the NZ team at three consecutive Commonwealth Games, starting in 1974. In 1983 he won the Honolulu Marathon.
During most of his career Kevin was coached by the New Zealand legend, Barry Magee, who had also been a world class marathoner during the height of his career.
It uses material from the Wikipedia article "Kevin Ryan."


Ethersocial (ESN) is a cryptocurrency. Users are able to generate ESN through the process of mining. Ethersocial has a current supply of 67,757,064 ESN with 30,097,091 ESN in circulation. The last known price of Ethersocial is 0.016031 USD and is down 0.63% over the last 24 hours. It is currently trading on 1 active market(s) with 646 USD traded over the last 24 hours. More information can be found at https://ethersocial.network/.


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Idk why this number keeps calling me. I don't know of anyone who's been incarcerated. And if so, they know I'm the wrong person to contact. Besides I never give my number out.. I'm just going to assume it's a scammer!
The company is legitimate. I have a friend that recently went to prison in NY and this is how he called me. After I set up an account and put in a small amount of money, we were able to talk. It is expensive and the only way he is able to contact me. This doesn't mean there aren't inmates calling numbers randomly or a scan of some kind but it is a real company that allows me to speak to my friend.
INMATE SCAM!!! I first received a call from the county jail from an inmate requesting I accept the call. Then a call from ConnectNetwork/GTL AdvancePay automated system. A company that sets up prepaid calling accounts for inmates using credit cards, checks, money orders or Western Union for inmates.
My son receive phone call twice and on his phone tells where it comes from. It from a prison and is scam. Do NOT answer the call. Please Block or have your phone company help block number.
I got an inmate call (they left a voicemail) from the Albany Country Jail in New York from an inmate named "Joe". An hour later this number tries to call me and I Googled it up and found out it's a prison scam.
I got a call on my cell on 5/6/16 that sounded like a real call from Global Tele Link from a prison. The caller was someone I'd never heard of 'Nick' and he wanted me to accept a 'collect call' from him. I hung up. Then today, 5/7/16 I got a call from 800-483-8315 which stated they were Global Tele Link and wanted me to give them my credit card information so I could accept collect calls from the prisoner. I then called Global Tele Link and they told me they DO NOT cold call anyone for credit card information. This is just another prison scam!
This number is with the New Jersey Department of Corrections. It is a scam to get your to accept the collect call so they can charge other calls to your phone number.
Got a call today from 1-800-483-8314. Did not answer and no message left. Earlier today, got another call from 713-489-7846 - seems that both of these calls/numbers are related to the prison scams. My cell # is new so not sure if these are leftover from the prior owner. I registered on Do Not Call.
This number and global tel link are scammers!someone needs to shut these assholes down!
Scam call. The jail/prison is different each time, but the gist of the call is that a "free collect call" is being placed to you by a random jail/prison, but when you press 1 to connect the caller suddenly doesn't have enough credit in their account and you are asked to supply a credit card in order to complete the call - your credit card will be maxed out while you sit on hold for the fake call.
Hello I'm just trying to reach someone concerning my prepaid account and noone is returning or answering my call.
Can someone please call me regarding WHY I can't accept calls when I used my account. The call keep saying card decline when I have money in my account too accept the call. PLEASE HELP!!!
I received two calls from 866-478-8892 on my cell phone while I was attending school. When I got out I listened to the following voice message, "For quality customer service, if you would like to discontinue this automated recording, press 1. If you want to accept Collect calls from Lock County Jail throug GlobalTelLinks* advanced pay automated payment service, press 2. Or at your convenience you can call our advanced pay payment service at 800-483-8314 at a later time. To repeat this message, press 3. Thank you."
The message was left at 2:08 January 24, 2008. The calls were made at 9:30 AM and 11:53 AM today January 24, 2008.
I initially paniced, because I have a lot of friends and more than a few who would call me if they got into real trouble. I didn't think you could call cell phones from jail, but I didn't know. I didn't recognize the county so I waited until I got home before I did anything about the message. I spent a good deal of time looking for the county and then I finally entered the number and came up with this. It's good to know I'm no where near the only person this has been happening to.
DO NOT ACCEPT THE COLLECT CALL CHARGES!
FACT: Ive never seen this number b4. The number I have for these ppl is 800-483-8314 & 866-230-7166? i think & thats the cust. serv #.
It is a company that allows you to 'create' prepaid accts. for collect calls from INMATES.
1. Did you accept it?
2. It says @ pick-up "You have a PREPAID call from ____ an inmate in _____ correctional facilities...blah blah" then it proceeds as a regular collect call. Its either you ACCEPT IT OR NOT. But Ive been using it and I havnt been mislead yet or OVER CHARGED by any means.
Auto recording from "Global Tel" requesting I press #1 to start accepting something about consumer related collect calls. Said to call 800-483-8314. Definitely a scam.
My brother is in MASAC in Bridgewater, MA. I received a call from him on Thanksgiving and in order to speak with him I had to put $25.00 on my card to set up an "account". The next morning I received a call that sounded exactly like the previous call. Again I got my card and put another $25.00 on it, only this time he was not on the phone. I wasn't sure what that was all about. My father called 800-483-8314 and told me I had a balance of $37.50. My brother will be released in 2 weeks there is no way I will use this money. I believe this is a scam of sorts because Global Tel keeps a set-up fee. There was no need for them to call me the next day when I still had a balance from my original $25.00 payment. They now have $15.00 in set-up fees from me.


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Wild Montana: Enjoy Wildlife Safely and Respectfully
If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that Montana is wildly beautiful…with an emphasis on wild.
Big Sky Country is brimming with rugged backcountry terrain, pristine wilderness areas and stunning national parks. Glacier Country alone comprises more than 22,000 square miles of rivers, lakes, streams, waterfalls, wilderness, forestland and the Crown of the Continent—Glacier National Park. This place of wild wonder is vast and largely untraveled, and that's why we're so in love with it.
A black bear forages in Western Montana. Photo courtesy: tonybynum.com
While Montana's wild nature is part of what has captured our hearts, it's important to remember that it's home to a variety of wildlife. Grizzly bears, black bears, bison, deer, mountain goats, elk, and moose are among the wild residents who inhabit this special place. These magnificent animals are amazing to witness in their natural setting, but it's crucial to remember that they are wild and we need to respect their space and keep them wild.
Here are some things to remember when visiting Montana.
Stay on designated trails, pathways and boardwalks. These areas are there for not only your safety, but for the safety of the animals.
View wildlife from your car or from a safe distance. You should stay at least 100 yards (the length of a football field) away from bears, and at least 25 yards away from other large animals, including bison, elk, bighorn sheep, deer, moose and coyotes.
This visitor is way too close to the bears. Photo: Yellowstone NPS Flickr
Do not approach wildlife, even for a selfie. Truth time: Yellowstone and Glacier national parks are not zoos. The animals who live here are wild, and there are no barriers between you and them. Never, under any circumstances, approach wildlife.
Also, do not touch or feed them. Ever. Deal? Some wildlife have been habituated to approach visitors for human food, but don't feed wildlife, and be sure to distance yourself from them. Human food is harmful to wildlife, big and small, and can result in poor nutrition and a shorter lifespan. Learn about Leave No Trace for more information on respect for wildlife and their habitat.
Let wildlife know you're nearby. When hiking, be sure to hike in a group, carry bear spray, stay on designated trails and make noise at regular intervals. Pro Tip: Do not rely on bear bells as your noisemaker. Most of them are not loud enough to be effective and just end up disrupting the peace and quiet.
Stay safe and keep it wild!
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Concord Medical Services Holdings Limited ("CCM" or "the Company") was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE :CCM) in 2009. The Company has been deeply engaged in the field of cancer imaging diagnosis and radiotherapy services for a long time, and is committed to providing patients with high quality, international, patient-centered multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment services. As of December 31, 2018, the Company operated a network of 31 centers based in 21 hospitals, spanning over 21 cities across 14 provinces and administrative regions in China. The Company partners with hospitals to build radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging centers. Each center is typically equipped with a primary unit of advanced radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging equipment, such as linear accelerators, head gamma knife systems, body gamma knife systems, positron emission tomography-computed tomography (PET-CT) scanners or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.
The Company provides clinical support services to doctors working in the centers in its network, such as organizing joint diagnosis among doctors in its network and clinical research, while its hospital partners are responsible for the centers' clinical activities, doctors' medical decisions and the employment of the doctors.To further enhance its reputation and to employ high quality doctors, the Company plans to establish and operate specialty cancer hospitals in China. Its first specialty cancer hospital, the Chang'an CCM International Cancer Center, in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, has been operational since early 2010. The Company is also in the process of establishing the Beijing Proton Medical Center, which is expected to commence operations in 2020. Cancer was the leading cause of death in China in 2018, yet there is a relatively low penetration rate of radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging equipment compared to developed countries. According to Frost & Sullivan, the radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging market in China is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.4% between 2008 and 2015.
Growth drivers include increasing cancer rates in China, growing awareness among physicians and patients, and hospitals' adoption of advanced radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging technologies. Furthermore, rising household disposable income and government healthcare expenditures will increase the affordability of such cancer treatment and diagnosistechnologies.With its leading network and its experience and expertise, the Company is uniquely positioned to address the underserved radiotherapy and diagnostic imaging services market in China.
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The Alien
The mad ramblings of an unintended visitor to Earth.
Almost live.
This is a post I've been meaning to write for quite a while but haven't had the time until now to do so. There's a disturbing trend amongst the music industry where bands are playing "almost live". Fans of pop stars like Madonna may be aware that a lot of her concerts are performed to a prerecorded backing track. What is less known is that this trend is happening a lot more in rock and punk music too. When you go and see a band like Iron Maiden or Black Sabbath one of the joys of seeing them is knowing they're playing live. Famously in Rush's concert video from 1988, A Show Of Hands, you can see a change in the guitar used by Alex Lifeson part way through 2112. It wasn't careful editing of 2 nights footage, despite the concert being recorded over 2 nights, it was the result of the fastest guitar change I have ever witnessed, live in front of me at the concert. Real music played live, with no gimmicks or tapes.
That's not to say that some concerts shouldn't have some prerecorded instruments. Emilie Autumn puts on a remarkable show where she blends recorded instruments with live music. As a classically trained violinist she certainly doesn't need to use tapes for her own music but as a multi-instrumentalist it's a bit difficult to play 2 instruments at once while also singing lead vocals. Another trick often used to good effect is loop taping, recording and playing back on the fly to layer music together. When used it can add a dimension to a live show where a single artist wants to expand on what otherwise would be just a single guitar and voice, allowing them to mix into their music a rhythm and bass line to an otherwise one dimensional lead guitar. These tricks all have valid uses in live music when done openly, without any subterfuge.
So it's extremely disappointing as a fan of live music to hear increasingly of rock and pop punk bands resorting to tricks in order to preserve their "live performances". At some festivals it has become almost impossible to tell if the band you are watching is actually playing live. The most common trick would appear to be to play along to an entirely recorded track, akin to an old Top Of The Pops appearance where the entire performance was mimed. Famously when asked to mime on a tv chat show the Red Hot Chilli Peppers swapped positions so none of the band members was actually playing their own instruments in protest at being asked to mime. In almost every case the bands will say they play live but "turn down" their instruments to half volume. That is not "live". It was discovered that many of the bands on the Warped Tour favoured this method. Another trick that I have personally witnessed is that of the "session musician", where one or more session artists are employed offstage to play the parts that the band should be playing. It's even more disappointing that this trick was performed by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz's pet project All Time Low, where for an entire concert their lead guitarist failed to play a single note, seemingly able to mimic the rhythm guitarist's guitar strumming style while playing and even succeeding in playing a twirling guitar solo without even touching the strings of his guitar. If you look carefully at videos of the band playing at 2011's Sonisphere Festival you will see at the back of the stage to the far left a much older guitarist who is clearly not a member of the band playing the lead guitar part for the entire concert. It is this complete lack of respect for the fans of live music that I find appalling. Many of these bands will tell stories of how they've worked hard playing gigs in small venues and building up a fan base from playing live. If that was true then have the courtesy to trust that your fans will still be fans even if your live show contains the occasional off note or out of key vocal. Not one person has ever said "I wish Ozzy Osbourne had mimed at Download so Black Sabbath could sound as good as they do after months of mixing and production on their album". When we see a band live we expect to see them as they are. The blistering guitar solo by Alice Cooper's guitarist Orianthi, Neil Peart's YYZ drum solo, Pete Townsend's thumping bass riffs. To have them on stage miming would be a travesty and I know no one who would not feel cheated and let down to find their personal heroes had actually performed "almost live".
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Pawnbroker Ramsdens Holdings to float on AIM market and raise £15.6m
The firm, which sponsors Middlesbrough FC, will have market capitalisation of £26.5m
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North East pawnbroker Ramsdens Holdings Plc has announced plans to launch on the London Stock Exchange this month.
The firm, which sponsors Middlesbrough FC and is backed by private equity firm North Edge Capital, says it will list on the AIM market in mid-February.
The pawnbroker and financial services firm is headquartered at Coulby Newham in Middlesbrough and has 127 stores in the UK offering foreign currency exchange, pawnbroking loans, and precious metals purchasing, as well as new and second hand jewellery selling.
The company said it will raise a total of £15.6m through the flotation, by issuing shares at 86p apiece. Its market capitalisation upon admission will be £26.5m.
The float, which is scheduled to take place on February 15, would provide a partial exit for NorthEdge Capital, which plans to reduce its stake from 73.9% to 30.7%.
Pawnbroker Ramsdens sponsor Premier League football club Middlesbrough FC (Image: PA)
The firm initially backed Ramsdens in 2014.
Sale of Newcastle's Union Rooms pub to new North East owner completed
The group was wholly funded by £10.34m of loan notes put in place by NorthEdge and the management team when they facilitated the management buyout of previous owners, the Smith family. Strong cash flow within the group led to £6.34m being repaid by the year ended March 31 2016, leaving £4m outstanding.
In the last financial year, the group, which employs around 530 people, served over 700,000 customers across its different services.
The group reported revenue of £29.97m for the year ended March 31 2016, also chalking up profit of £1.7m under new international reporting standards.
Accountancy giant EY expands Newcastle office with space for extra 320 staff
Looking ahead in a business review within the accounts, the firm said: "The group will seek to take advantage of any opportunities as and when they arise as a result of the consolidation taking place in the market for personal credit in the UK."


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Peter Fraser
Critical Writing
Eventually, Everything, Connects
Eventually, Everything, Connects | Gerry Badger, 'Peter Fraser', Nazraeli Press 2006
Because all knowledge is assimilated to the object, as the power or genius of nature is ecstatic, so must its science or the description of it be. The poet must be rhapsodist – his inspiration a sort of bright casualty: his will in it only the surrender of the will to the universal Power.
Everything in the world has been photographed. Or so it would seem. Everything visible, that is, and quite a lot which, at least to the human eye, is invisible. Yet from time to time, one is brought up short by a photograph of something one has never seen before. Of course, it's just a question of noticing it. Everything visible in the world can potentially be seen, but noticing it, giving it due attention, that is quite a different matter. One might say that is the photographer's primary mission – to notice and to pay due attention.
I had one of those 'never seen this before' moments with this photograph by Peter Fraser. I have always called it 'Two Trucks', but its correct title is Hirwaen, South Wales. Actually I had a series of mixed emotive moments when I first viewed this wonderful photograph, firstly surprise, then bafflement and incomprehension. But these were quickly followed by pleasure and admiration as I realised that Fraser had created a moment of epiphany, that flash of apprehension, the 'flame of recognition', when, as James Joyce said, the 'whatness' of a thing is revealed. That indeed, might be another way of defining the photographer's mission – to reveal the 'whatness' of a thing.
The 'whatness' here is not easy to define at first, for the picture itself is an image of indeterminacy. In photography of serious ambition, the photographer's subject is almost never simply the subject-matter. Susan Sontag once famously (or notoriously) remarked that 'in photographing dwarfs, you don't get majesty and beauty, you get dwarfs,' but the aim of the serious photographer is generally to confound that statement. However, in Peter Fraser's image, even the precise subject-matter is a matter for conjecture.
When explained, the answer seems obvious. The photograph, shot with a strobe at night, shows the sides of two blue trucks parked together in a parking lot. The view is disconcertingly off-kilter, and there is a pattern of white spots in the pictures almost as if it was shot in a snowstorm, but this is a serendipitous illusion. The speckled pattern is too regular, and is actually spots of reflected light from Fraser's strobe, bouncing off the rivets that hold the trucks' sides together.
The subject of the photograph, however, is another matter. In his early career, Peter Fraser was inspired by William Eggleston. In 1984 he actually spent two months in Memphis, 'hanging out' with the master, and gaining in the process the best kind of photographic education, which Walker Evans defined as 'informa l contac t with a master.' In this context, Fraser's 'Two Trucks', might be seen as an equivalent of Eggleston's 'Red Ceiling.' That is to say, it is an important and defining early work. It shows the influence of Eggleston, but the differences between the two images are as crucial as the similarities. Firstly, whatever else it might be about, 'Red Ceiling' – or to give it its correct title, Greenwood, Mississippi – is about the colour red. Fraser's trucks are blue, but the picture would not seem to be about blue. Although the blueness of the image predicates a certain psychological resonance – cold for instance – and the picture would be very different if the trucks were another colour, its metaphors derive more from its formal structure, the claustrophobic space and kinaesthetic sense, which combine to create an aura of unease, yet also a state of powerful, unseen energies.
We can say that the differences between Eggleston and Fraser reflect the difference between American and European art. Eggleston is a typically American photographer in that he works through the object he is photographing, preserving its integrity as an object. Peter Fraser, on the other hand, is working around the object, looking to go beyond the object. Although, as for any photographer, the object is important, it is not of primary importance for Fraser, not as important as it is for Eggleston.
Thus fairly early on in his career, 'Two Trucks' indicates that Fraser has established an interest in making allusive photographs. However, the general tenor of the allusion in his oeuvre becomes clearer only after he has made a number of bodies of work, and even in the present series, the meanings in Fraser's imagery is by no means as fixed as it is in other photographers, especially those with more fixed and with more external socio-political points to make. Although his work has been a progression through various projects, Fraser has tended to begin afresh each time, although, as Jeremy Millar has rightly pointed out, 'one should not confuse visual disjunctions with conceptual ones.' Nevertheless, the nature of Peter Fraser's enquiry is not only intensely personal, it is also exploratory and experimental.
A broad defining concern might be indicated by the word 'science.' And the overarching rubric, as with many contemporary photographers and photographic artists, might be described as the poetics of the ordinary. This, of course, is a defining theme of modern art, one of the ways indeed, in which we might denote art as 'modern.' With Fraser this concern takes him down a particular path. His take on the everyday is informed generally by an interest in science, and specifically by an enquiry into the nature of materials. The 'poetics of the ordinary' becomes, in Fraser's hands, 'the poetics of materials.'
But of course, Fraser's interest is perfectly natural, as photography itself is essentially about material – the stuff of life. Photography was invented during an age when a strongly materialist viewpoint prevailed in European society. Throughout its history, the medium has been utilised much more to present a 'scientific' rather than an 'artistic' trope. And even when put at the service of art, the strong fantasist strain in photography, frequently seems a reaction to the medium's endemic materialism.
When he was still at high school, a showing of the first version of Charles Eames' film Powers of Ten, had a profound effect upon Fraser. Made in 1968 with his wife Ray, the film takes us in a series of vertical leaps every ten seconds calculated in powers of ten – 10 metres (101), 100 metres (102), 1,000 metres (103) and so on – from a man lying on a Florida golf course to the limits of the universe. Then the process is reversed, and we take the same steps back downwards, but this time we venture 'into' the man's hand and into the microscopic world beneath the skin, ending with a shot of sub-atomic particles.
This remarkable eight minute cult movie – part educational dialectic, part artist's film – has been described as the 'ultimate expression of systems and connections.' In exploring the relative size of things, it not only stressed the interconnectedness of all things, but also mankind's tiny yet significant place within the scheme of things. The Eames film demonstrates in its final moments that everything – the whole universe – is composed of tiny particles of material, so tiny indeed that the term 'material' itself seems redundant.
Peter Fraser's work has been playing with notions of science and materials for some time now. His series Ice and Water, for example, looked at the transfiguration of materials, as when solid turns to liquid, and one material segues into another. Then the series Deep Blue examined the complex, often worryingly anthropomorphic machines used in advanced scientific experiments, raising the issue of 'intelligent machines ' and their materials. In the body of work that followed, Material, Fraser took a decidedly forensic view of everyday materials found in the laboratory, in workshops, even our domestic environments. Whereas Deep Blue showed machines in the sterile, dust-free, vacuum packed atmosphere of the laboratory, and machines that, when photographed, weren't 'doing' anything, the Material pictures were much more about process, about matter interacting with matter, and interacting in a somewhat more unruly way. Almost in reaction to the obsessively 'clean' laboratory environment, Fraser became interested in the materials filtered out by scientists needing to abstract and purify their investigations, the grime that is the natural by-product of the everyday processes that make our world. Material was a veritable compendium of dust, dirt, detritus, fluff, grease, oil, scurf, shavings, and tailings, the almost invisible, certainly disregarded stuff. The discarded matter that nevertheless eventually becomes transformed and reborn as a different, and more relevant part of the process.
The body of work seen here in this book is an extension of Material. To say that it is more subtle is to imply that Material was not a subtle and complex. It certainly was, but was perhaps more direct, more easily interpreted, whereas PETER FRASER is more inscrutable, less immediately willing to give up its secrets. The work is both more difficult and less ingratiating.
In PETER FRASER, Fraser continues his exploration of the overlooked object. The objects that have attracted his attention here are a disparate lot. They range – to pick a few at random – from two pine cones, a shard of blue glass stuck in mud, a paper aeroplane, to a drinking glass stuck behind a metal table leg. Fraser seems to be testing Hazlitt's famous contention that 'all things by their nature are equally fit subjects for poetry.' Apart from the fact that many of them could be incorporated into any assemblage installation in any contemporary art gallery there seems little correlation between them of the face of it. One point can be made however. Seen in an art gallery, this collection of objects would seem rather commonplace. Assemblages using 'trivial' and 'undignified' objects, unless made by the order of a Joseph Beuys, have largely lost their power to shock or surprise nowadays. And although many photographers photograph similar objects to Peter Fraser, there is an element of surprise, even shock, in the suite of images shown here.
To find a reason why this should be so, means investigating the connection between these disparate objects. And any connection would appear to be metaphysical rather than social, although clearly these objects and materials exist in the social sphere, and are part of the social fabric of our lives.
In Platonic metaphysics, we have the notion of the Forms and the things they in-Form, that is to say the manner of connection between appearances and their realities. But there is a class of things that are without-Form – formless. In Plato's dialogue Parmenides, 'hair or mud or dirt or any other trivial and undignified objects' are mentioned. They are the 'lowest bound' of objects, defined as 'formless chaos.' The middle bound is 'things of this world', and the upper bound consists of 'things of value.'
Peter Fraser's sequence has a beginning, a middle and an end, but is neither a linear narrative, nor an accumulation of images, nor a picture cycle in the sense of a song cycle – although that is probably the closest analogy. It is, rather, a system of oppositions, contradictions, causal linkages, visual and metaphorical conundrums. For example, one double-page spread shows a empty, corrugated card box on the right-hand page, opposite the aforementioned image of the blue glass shard embedded in some grim looking mud. One explanation Fraser has for the pairing is that the box may have held a present at one time, and he would have been delighted if that present had been, say, the blue glass.
Inevitably, materials change their state or bound, and both box and glass fragment have degenerated from being 'things of this world' to the 'formless chaos' bound. The glass may even have been considered a 'thing of value.' Fraser of course has already explored this in previous series, but here the disparate nature of the things to which he has attended, asking us to draw broader connections, make PETER FRASER not only more difficult but a more ambitious piece of work, along 'universe in a grain of sand' lines. In these Chinese boxes of connections, Fraser might be said to be proposing a model or metaphor for the world, its past, present and future, by tapping into a small part of the cycle that will reach closure eons into the future – formlessness to form to a new formlessness.
If one looks at Fraser's inventory of things, one finds that some are natural, some man-made. Some are cheap and mass produced, others are lovingly man-made. Some are in use, some have been discarded. Some are new, some are old. Some have form, some are formless. In short, one could take each object and assign a Platonic value. Here is formless chaos, there a thing of value and so on. But Fraser is not looking to assign value, quite the opposite. Here, he is closer to the philosophy of Heraclitus, most widely known for his doctrine that 'all flows' (panta chorei). All things are in flux, and the formless will become form, and vice versa. Fraser rather, is seeking to challenge the notion of hierarchies, and look – in a metaphorical sense – for the underlying forces that bind all materials together.
I once attended a dinner party where Peter Fraser stated that he was trying to make 'four dimensional photographs.' That remark – and clearly he should have said 'photographs that expressed four dimensions' – provoked a lively discussion, but in thinking about it later, and looking at this series, especially his concentration upon the cyclic state of materials, he is nagging away successfully at that elusive goal.
Moving from the realisation that, although photography was supreme in depicting the materiality of an object, Fraser realised that for the ambitious photographer, this was not enough. To photograph an object – say a paper aeroplane – and in so doing label it as such, goes only so far. Going further means evoking Greek metaphysics again, such as the combination of eternal principles Pythagorus saw in all objects, such as limited and unlimited, one and many, at rest or in motion. When a photographer actively seeks to evoke these qualities in an object, and then attempts to suggest its location in both space and time, as when Fraser alludes to the cyclic nature of things, the more complex is his awareness of an object's identity and being, and also of its interdependence upon other objects.
Eventually, we return to Heraclitus and his theory that the constant flux of the universe is a dynamic unity of all opposites, a perpetual opposition between life and death, which are unified through the dynamic transformation of opposites into each other. From the contradictory union of opposites derives the notion that things can be known only through their association with other things. A tree, for example, is known as a tree because there are other things – plants, animals, timber products – to differentiate and define it. If there were only large trees, one would not know small tree and so on. And from the basic concept of 'tree' derives a matrix of complex relationships that eventually would encompass the whole world.
It may seem a long way – and some might feel the connections a mite far-fetched – from the simple depiction of objects contained in Peter Fraser's series, to the universe. But this nevertheless is what Fraser is asking us to think about as we puzzle over these straightforward yet enigmatic images. In each photograph, he brings a forensic attention upon these everyday objects, yet however elegant each image is in itself, it is the linkages – both causal and casual – we might find between each one, jointly and severally, that we are asked to contemplate. In these relations, Peter Fraser is finding a poetic equivalent, not just of the unity of opposites, but also to the simple, obvious yet profound idea expressed by Charles Eames:
'Eventually, everything connects.'
–Gerry Badger, 2005
[From Peter Fraser, Nazraeli Monograph, Nazraeli Press, USA, 2006 ISBN 1-59005-144-0]
The Things That Count
David Campany; Nothing has changed. Everything has changed. Stray thoughts on Peter Fraser's 'Mathematics'
Renewed Two Blue Buckets
There's this Green shed right?
Glimmers of Perfection for 'Mathematics' publication
A Liberation From the Ordinary, Tate Etc, Issue 27
Shadow Waltz
The Secret Life of Objects
Tiny Jubilations
Peter Fraser: Oxford University Residency
Peter Fraser by David Chandler
Michael Bracewell on Peter Fraser
Interview for Foam Magazine, Amsterdam
Deep Blue and Material for EXIT Magazine
A City in the Mind, Photoeye, New York
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Rotary Dairy Parlor
Milkers are busy milking in the rotary parlor at the Flood Brothers Farm in Clinton Thursday night. The parlor rotates on 20,000 gal. of water and holds 50 cows at a time. The farm's 1,450 milk cows produce approximately 15,000 gal. of milk per day. The farm is currently in the process of constructing a similar rotary parlor which will hold 100 cows at a time and will be one of the largest parlors in the country, according to farmer Dana Flood.
Howard Dean at University of Maine at Farmington
Howard Dean campaigns to a packed auditorium at University of Maine at Farmington on Wednesday night.
Dean spoke along with Senate candidate Tom Allen about Democrats' positions on important issues and encouraged all present to take advantage of the early voting that will take place today (Thursday) in Farmington.
Front Page Parallel
One of the two front pages photos on the Morning Sentinel today was a picture I took of Maine's Senator Susan Collins campaigning to workers in a shoe factory, the other was a photo of Representative Tom Allen, who is running for her seat, campaigning.
One of the two front page photos of The New York Times today was a picture of Sen. John McCain campaigning in Pennsylvania taken by my former professor Stephen Crowley, the other was a photo of Sen. Barak Obama, who is also campaigning in Pennsylvania.
Went to Belfast, Maine
I went to Belfast, Maine on Monday. Here is my Youtube memoir of that day, a little boring. But not quite as bad as the 7-hour raft trip video.
Waterville Public Library
I just learned today of a recent partnership between local libraries which allows me to use my Lithgow Library & Reading Room card at the Waterville Public Library, Thomas College, Colby College, and the Gardiner Public Library. It is a great discovery.
Maine Wind Power
Before I moved to Maine I would have never thought there would be any controversy involving wind turbine power, but there is. Opponents of wind power say the turbines are ugly, kill birds, and create noise. These turbines are near Freedom, Maine.
Posted by mike at 10/28/2008 10:55:00 AM
Some Halloween Things
Adrianna Wren, 7, and her sister Summer, 3, race back to the starting point after finding objects from a scary scavenger hunt at the Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday. The event was sponsored by the Unity Barn Raisers and Unity College, and had plenty of activities to keep kids having spooky fun all day at the Unity Community Center.
Richard Miner of Unity only wanted a cup of coffee when he walked into Dunkin' Donuts on College Ave. in Waterville, but he got zombies, too. Chris Osgood of Hallowell spooks out Miner while Jarody waits in the shadows. About a half dozen Zombies showed up for coffee after a failed kickball game at Railroad Square Cinema Saturday evening when the cinema had a special showing of "Night of the Living Dead."
I saw this movie about a month ago.
I don't know if I'd ever heard of field hockey until I moved to Maine a little over a year ago. In New England high schools, field hockey is the girls-only equivalent of football. So it seems.
Skowhegan Area High School's Erin Sevey tries her hardest to score against Lawrence High School during a Wednesday afternoon game at Skowhegan. Sevey scored the first goal for Skowhegan during the game that they won 3-2.
This is a picture of students from the Kennebec Dance Center dress rehearsing a show called "Thrills and Chills" that will be performed at the Waterville Opera House Friday night at 7 p.m.
I like both of these pictures better than the one that ran in the newspaper.
Haunted Home
I took this photo a couple days ago next door to a last-minute assignment.
Xander Giguere, 3, helps his mother Melissa decorate their yard in Waterville Saturday night. The Giguere's plan to briefly host hundreds of trick-or-treaters to their haunted home on Halloween.
Mt. Megunticook
I have been going to Mt. Megunticook in Camden, Maine often, recently -- while there is still sun. Winter is just around the corner.
Firefighting Course
I took this photo today. I'm unhappy it probably isn't going to run in color. And the front of the B section has a more newsworthy, but boring photo of a vehicle rollover.
Lieutenant Scott Higgins instructs fire fighters in during a pump truck class at the Central Maine Fire Attack School held at Winslow High School this weekend. Approximately 200 fire fighters from around Maine attended the course that is held twice a year in Winslow.
The best thing about this photo is the Jordan logo on that kid's shirt.
Winslow High School students go for a rebound while playing a game of Twenty-one at the basketball court on Dellaire Street in Winslow, Friday. The next few days should be a brisk, with a chance of snow Tuesday night.
Great Catch
They need about 80 more lights to brighten up their field. I shot this at Hi-1, the digital equivalent of film speed iso 3200.
Lawrence High School's Matt Perkins (7) catches a pass to help his team score first against Skowhegan Area High School on Friday night at Reginald P. Clark Memorial Field in Skowhegan. Lawrence went on to beat Skowhegan 35-6.
This is Not a Sign
I went to take a picture of someone's illegal political-performance piece.
Kenneth Green of Lincoln Street tells investigating Officer Tim Hinton what information he knows surrounding the theft of his "Obama for President" sign that was cut from its rope where the gentlemen are standing. Green paid $200 for the sign that was stolen from his front yard late Tuesday night. Officer Hinton said its theft was a Class E misdemeanor.
Augusta, Maine 101408
Acadia National Park Leaf Peeping
I drove to Acadia National Park's Cadillac Mountain.
People were there to "leaf peep."
They even came on ships from far away to peep the leaves.
I took this picture of Todd Palin a couple days ago. The Maine Snowmobile Association has endorsed the McCain-Palin ticket.
Driving to Celebrate the Lowering Price of Gas
This is a gas station on Route 137 between Waterville and Belfast, Maine.
The Turkey Farm
I went to shoot some foliage in Franklin County, Maine. I couldn't resist stopping by The Turkey Farm to shoot some fowlage also. (FYI: turkeys smell slightly better than chickens.)
A bunch of turkeys are being fattened up at The Turkey Farm at 209 Mile Hill Road in New Sharon on Friday afternoon. The farm has pre-sold 44 percent of the tender birdies so far. To place orders or for more information go to theturkeyfarm.com or call 777-2889.
Football Brothers
I went to take this photo of brothers who start on the same High School football team.
Kyle and Cam Bishop both start for Waterville Senior High School's varsity football team. Cam, a reciever, catches passes from his brother Kyle, the team's quarterback.
The rest of the team was behind me harassing the brothers while I was taking the photo.
Went to Acadia National Park
Went to Acadia and climbed the Beehive Trail, which goes up the peak in the background.
Solar-powered camera
Tourist platform built into nature
Penobscot Narrows Bridge
Baxter State Park
Traveling up I-95 to Baxter State Park early in the morning.
Walked across bogs
saw some deer
reaching the top of Doubletop Mountain 5 miles from the trailhead
Mt. Katahdin was closed because of snow and ice
Doubletop has two summits .2 miles apart, both about 3,500 feet in altitude.
looking at the south peak from the north peak
ate some food
heading back down
a lot of the trail goes through running water
saw a live moose in the wild for the first time
drove through some wetlands
took the Golden Road for a while, until near-death by logging truck