Automatic detection of irony in texts is an open challenge. There are a significant amount of publication in detection of irony . Due to the fact that many people express themselves through the use of ironies, it can be very interesting in the area of NLP (Natural Language Processing), and more concretely, sentiment analysis. In this way, an NLP system can prevent misinterpretation of opinions. In this case, the sarcasm (use of irony to mock or transmit contempt) is almost the same, but with another purpose. Therefore, the need for this detection is important for the aforementioned field. The main objective for this Project will be to create a model for detecting these ?cruel irony? in texts. The problem is that it can be quite subjective,even for human readers, if there is not an accurate signal which reference the text as a sarcastic(a typical sarcastic label, for example #sarcasm in Twitter). Therefore, it will be studied a new model for sarcasm detection. As baseline, we will use the work from the evaluation of the features of SARC Corpus [Cita 2]. This corpus has more than 5 million comments, of which 1.3 million are sarcastic statements. It is made from Reddit forum, a community where a wide number of topics are discussed. Methods: For the creation of this model, Machine Learning and NLP (Natural Language Processing) techniques will be used. First of all, the available dataset will be preprocessed. Then, a selection of a machine learning algorithm will be made. Finally, the developed model will be evaluated accordingly to previous work. Objectives: The main objective is getting an automatic sarcasm detection model with the highest evaluation possible. Also, an additional objective is to obtain insights of the sarcasm phenomenon so that it can be used in other NLP-related tasks. The development and evaluation environment will be based on ?Jupyter?, a web-based application suitable for capturing the whole computation process. This environment is easy to use and it allows you to see the outputs of the code line by line. The language used will be Python, because it provides many libraries (scikit-learn, pandas, numpy, scipy) and facilities for Machine Learning and NLP. 1. Cruces, P. (2017). Modelo de detección automática de ironía en textos en español. 2. Khodak, M., Saunshi, N., & Vodrahalli, K. (2017). A large self-annotated corpus for sarcasm. arXiv preprint arXiv:1704.05579.


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Dan Barry speaks on recent book
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By Amber Levias
Bona's alum Dan Barry, spoke at the Sandra A. and William L. Richter Center last Monday evening about his book Boys in the Bunkhouse, the story of 32 men with intellectual disabilities who endured harsh physical treatment and low pay working in a turkey processing plant for more than 30 years.
Barry, a current writer for The New York Times, found his inspiration for the story during a visit to Iowa when he happened upon a small news article detailing exploited lives of 32 men working in a nearby turkey plant in Atalissa, Iowa.
"I wanted write about the men, not around the men," said Barry. "I want people to have to have an epithet that people with intellectual disabilities belong. This wasn't Steinbeck's Grapes of Wrath. This happened a few years ago."
Barry added that writing the book changed him, as he is now acutely aware of the challenges people have with disabilities.
With this book, Barry said he wanted others to understand where our food is coming from, to convey that the men were the stories and wanted the audience to feel the vulnerability that these 32 men held on for three decades.
"I thought he was very engaging," said Christina Sutphen, associate director of admissions at the university. "He became very candid about this topic and became very passionate about it."
Students had their own responses to the speech as well.
"I thought it was very informative," said Janayzia Johnson, a freshman majoring in journalism and mass communication. "Dan Barry spoke with a sense of humor that eased the crowd, but with a serious enough tone that conveyed the gravity of his book."
Joseph Sánchez-Castro, a freshman who journalism and mass communication major said, "He explained how he wanted to convey, not only issues pertinent to mentally disabled people who are exploited, but the larger picture of society, which is that there are multitudes of people who are incessantly being taken advantage of. It made me feel empathy for these men. It goes to show that we must be grateful for all that God has blessed us with."
Barry compared many of the experiences in Boys in the Bunkhouse to biblical references, along with many of the people in the book, like the social workers who helped the intellectually disabled back on their feet and lawyer Rob Canino who helped defended them.
"It's very humbling opportunity to tell a story," says Barry. "I'm a human being. I'm nothing more than that, and I want to know your story. These men are in their rightful place among us. There's that question: are we our brother's keeper, are we our sister's keeper?"
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Q: Storm and Redis I am trying to solve a problem with real-time analytics. I would like to compute values in real-time. I receive streaming data and process it with Kafka and Storm and finally write it to Redis. Now I would like to push/pull all the data stored in Redis again into Storm to do further computation with it. The problem is, this must be repeated every minute. So every minute all the values from Redis have to be pulled/pushed and computed. I do not know if this is the right way to solve my problem, but I need a kind of cache. Do you have any recommendations?
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A: you can use druid instead. Which stores values in kafka and uses storm to insert values. It's column based storage and specially designed for real-time analytics. Redis is quick, but you can't achieve all the analytical requirements with redis, to achieve a simple group by or order by queries you need to write your own implementation logic, Whereas druid is specifically designed to serve for this purpose.
http://druid.io/
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Dispute Resolution Bulletin, April 2013
In this issue: The English Courts' approach to ordering disclosure from French companies; Enforcement of commercial pledges under UAE law; News
The English Courts' approach to ordering disclosure from French companies
A disruptive and time-consuming facet of modern litigation in common law jurisdictions is the disclosure, or discovery, process. In complicated cases, it can give rise to numerous interlocutory applications. National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc v ABB & Others (11 April 2013) is a recent example from the English Court, which raised an interesting issue upon whether French companies should be ordered to give disclosure in English proceedings which was alleged to be illegal under French law.
A European Commission decision established that 20 companies had violated Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) by being involved in illegal cartel activity. The cartel's scheme involved the sharing of markets and the allocation of quotas for the supply of a bespoke product.
National Grid Electricity Transmission Plc (NGET) commenced a claim for damages against some of those companies and their subsidiaries before the English Courts, with a trial fixed for June 2014. The calculation of damages will be complex, requiring expert evidence, which itself will be heavily dependent on the disclosure of documents.
In November 2012, NGET applied for specific disclosure against four French defendant companies.
The application was resisted on the grounds that disclosure would infringe French statute 67-678 of 26 July 1968 (modified in 1980). This provides for criminal penalties for the disclosure in foreign proceedings of documents or information "of an economic, commercial, industrial, financial or technical nature".
At the French defendants' suggestion, the Court ordered that they make requests to the French authorities for the disclosure to be conducted in France pursuant to the EU Evidence Regulation (EC Regulation 1206/2001). Those requests were ultimately refused by the French authorities.
NGET consequently renewed its application for disclosure by the French defendants, contending that there was in reality no real risk of prosecution.
It was not in dispute between the parties that the English Courts have a discretion to order disclosure, even where compliance by the disclosing party may result in a breach of an applicable foreign law. The Court found that the "critical question", assuming that the disclosure sought would infringe the French statute, was "the likelihood of any prosecution being brought against the French Defendants at all".
Following evidence from French legal experts, the Court found that there had only been one instance of a successful prosecution under the French statute - a Cour de Cassation decision in December 2007 concerning a French banker who had unilaterally attempted to obtain information by deception; that the 1980 amendment was a reaction to "the perceived heavy-handed approach of the US law and procedures" to disclosure and depositions; and that no prosecutions had been brought against major French companies complying with US disclosure orders.
As the substantive law breached by the defendants is a fundamental provision of EU law, and the English Courts had jurisdiction to determine the claims against the French defendants pursuant to the Brussels Regulation, the Court considered it "virtually inconceivable" that the French authorities would prosecute a company for complying with the procedural rules of the courts of the Member State where the proceedings are brought.
The existence of the EU Evidence Regulation did not change the position: using that Regulation to obtain disclosure "would be an extraordinary route" causing further delay and uncertainty, as there was a real risk that any further application under that Regulation would be rejected on the basis that disclosure does not involve the taking of evidence and so does not fall within its ambit.
This decision emphasises the importance of disclosure in English proceedings and assists in clarifying the approach likely to be taken by the English Courts in determining disclosure applications against French litigants. It is however understood that an appeal has very recently been lodged.
For further information, please contact Timothy Clemens-Jones, Partner, on +33 (0)1 44 94 40 50, or timothy.clemens-jones@hfw.com, or your usual contact at HFW.
Enforcement of commercial pledges under UAE law
Over the last 12 to 18 months, HFW's Dubai office has seen an increase in enquiries regarding securing trade finance facilities and the enforcement of securities where the borrower is located in the UAE.
Sometimes, securities can be documented without sufficient consideration as to the application of relevant local law and procedure. This article considers one form of security – a commercial pledge – and the various issues to be taken into account when looking at enforcement in the UAE.
A pledge is a form of security by which a creditor or lender takes possession of a debtor's asset until the debt is paid off. Under UAE law, the asset must be moveable property, for example goods such as commodities, ships or aircraft; or documents of title to goods, such as bills of lading. If the debt is not repaid, the creditor can sell the asset and has a priority right to collect his debt from the proceeds.
The UAE Courts will usually accept jurisdiction over assets located within their jurisdiction. In practice, they will apply local law rather than any foreign law stipulated in the underlying agreement. It is therefore important to understand how local law will affect the enforcement of pledges.
UAE law has specific rules governing commercial pledges. A commercial pledge is defined in Article 164 of the Commercial Transactions (Federal Law No. 18 of 1993) (Commercial Code) as "one contracted on a moveable property in security of a commercial debt." A debt will only be considered as "commercial" if it arises in a commercial context. However, commercial activities are very widely defined within the Commercial Code and include, for example, the purchase of commodities to be sold on for profit (Article 5) and bank loans, irrespective of the purpose for which the loan is allocated (Article 410).
In order for a commercial pledge to be effective:
The party making the pledge (the "pledgor") must at the time of making the pledge be: (a) the owner of the pledged moveable property (the "asset"); and (b) able to deal with the asset pursuant to Article 1458 of the UAE Civil Transactions Law (Federal Law No. 5 of 1985) (the Civil Code) (for example, able to sell the goods).
Possession of the asset must pass to the person taking the pledge (the "pledgee") or to another person appointed by the pledgor and the pledge (the "receiving party").
The asset must remain in the possession of either the pledgee or the receiving party until the pledge lapses, in such a way as to prevent the pledgor disposing of the asset without the knowledge of the pledgee.
The pledgee or the receiving party shall be deemed to have possession of the asset if: (a) it is placed at his disposal in such a way that other people believe the asset has come into his custody; or (b) he holds a deed giving him sole right to take delivery of the asset. Where goods are stored in a warehouse and there is a document of title stating that they cannot be released without the permission of the pledgee, it is likely that the UAE Courts would interpret this as deemed possession and recognise the commercial pledge.
The procedure of enforcing a pledge through the UAE Courts can be swift. When a trigger event such as nonpayment of a debt occurs, the pledgee must serve notice on the pledgor to pay the outstanding amount. Under Article 172 of the Commercial Code, the pledgor will have 7 days in which to pay, after which the pledgee can file an application to the competent court (usually the Court of First Instance) requesting authorisation to sell the asset.
Significantly, the application will be heard without notice to the pledgor. The Court will usually issue an order on the same day, without providing reasons. It will have discretion to determine the method of sale, for example by auction or directly by the pledgee to any purchaser of their choice.
The pledgor can file a petition before the Court of First Instance and appeal to the Court of Appeal or the Court of Cassation. However, this will not stay enforcement of the order unless the pledgor can show that there is a risk that substantial harm will arise from the enforcement. This is a high evidential threshold to meet.
This expedited procedure – potentially less than 10 days between giving notice and commencing enforcement procedures – means that the threat of acting upon a commercial pledge when the asset is situated in the UAE can be a useful mechanism for creditors seeking to enforce their security. By the same token, debtors should be aware of the speed of the process in the UAE before giving pledges over assets located there, whatever the law stipulated in the pledge agreement.
For further information, please contact Simon Cartwright, Partner, on +971 4 423 0520, or simon.cartwright@hfw.com, or Anas Al Tarawneh, Associate, on +971 4 423 0556, or Anas.AlTarawneh@hfw.com, or your usual contact at HFW.
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[01] Tsipras on government reshuffle: We have an opportunity for a new beginning
[02] Parliament head: I believe four TV licenses are sufficient
The government has an opportunity for a new beginning to fix the problems of the Greek economy and return to growth, Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras said on Saturday, after the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed ministers at the Presidential Mansion, which followed Friday's cabinet reshuffle.
"We have the opportunity for a new beginning, to achieve the necessary impetus that will help us complete the last critical steps of a marathon which will allow us to reach a glade. The glade of growth, which is forecast to be very high for 2017, but 'heaven helps those who help themselves'," Tsipras said.
"We also need to correct malfunctions, change attitudes, to speed up all those necessary actions that will help our country to finally come out of this perennial crisis," he added and noted the new cabinet reflects a renewal in "ages, faces and structures".
He also thanked the ministers who left the government for their work.
Four licenses for nationwide broadcasters are sufficient for the country but the government will not put any pressure on the bodies and parties involved in the issue, Parliament President Nikos Voutsis was reported as telling "Agora" newspaper in an interview published on Saturday.
"I consider the four TV licenses as sufficient," Voutsis was quoted as telling the paper. "We will take into account all factors - economic, technological and others, to determine the new TV landscape."
Voutsis also criticized New Democracy for its stance on TV licenses, saying the main opposition didn't really want a solution to the problem because it preferred to use it as a lever to "not just pressure, but degrade and destabilize the government."
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This will be the first Eisley record with vocalist/guitarist Sherri DuPree-Bemis as the primary writer and frontwoman, which she took on in 2015 after the group's lineup change. Though she tells Billboard that the song is not necessarily about her taking on the new role, the lyrics provide motivation for challenges like those that she's faced.
Full details on their new release have yet to be announced.
What do you think of their new track? Leave us your thoughts in the comments!


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On July 26th to July 29th 2017, the Mar Gregorios Orthodox Christian Student Movement (MGOCSM) held it's 17th leadership camp. This year, the MGOCSM of the Northeast American Diocese hosted the annual camp which was held at Georgian Court University in New Jersey. Chosen delegates (16 years old and above) from each of the parishes in North America attending the New Jersey Leadership Camp to be molded into leaders for service in the Church.
The focus for this year's leadership camp was "Anchored in Christ" taken from Hebrews 6:19, "We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner shrine behind the curtain." The keynote speakers were: Rev. Fr. Sujit Thomas, Rev. Fr. Jake Kurian, and Rev. Fr. Abey George. Each speaker focused on being anchored in Christ in different spheres of life (vocational, liturgical, and relational).
Additionally, this camp implemented a new track system, where each priest delved into specifically training and imparting skills in the following areas: Public Speaking, Mentoring, Logistics, and Spiritual Resources. The hope is that these young leaders will go back to their respective areas to support local parish or area Bible Studies that help to nourish the peers.
In addition to this invaluable classes and training, the delegates partook in workshops, recreational activities, and were exposed to the full cycle of daily liturgical prayers. The theme "Anchored in Christ" served as a reminder to future leaders as well as the attendees that Christ should and needs to be the foundation of our lives. This camp along with the past and future leadership camp serves as a platform to enable our youth to be molded as true Christian leaders within our church and communities.
His Grace Zachariah Mar Nicholovos, Metropolitan of the Northeast American Diocese reminded the youth they are not merely the the future of the Church, but also the present. Leaders of the MGOCSM of North America took this call seriously as they participated in various discussions on how to strengthen this dynamic youth ministry of our Church. Our Metropolitan, along with the MGOCSM leaders of our Diocese, such as MGOCSM Vice President, Reverend Father Thomas (Anoop) Thomas, MGOCSM General Secretary, Reverend Alexander (Pradeep) Hatcher, and MGOCSM Council members helped steer invigorating conversations in area meetings, and the MGOCSM Diocesan assembly.
The New Jersey Leadership Camp (NJLC) committee was comprised 12 committee members from respective New Jersey and Staten Island parishes: Shelvin Varghese, Sharon Thomas, Sini Varghese, Eric Ninan, Tim Mathew, Bipin Mathew, Roshan Jacob, Rinsu George, Jenny George, Stephanie John, Jasmine Philip, Austin Philip, and Rev. Dn. Kuriakose Abraham under the guidance of their Spiritual Advisor, Rev. Fr. Vijay Thomas.


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Review Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita St David's Hall by James Ellis
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One of the fond memories of the brief window of live performance in 2020 was Catrin Finch with the Columbian band Cimarrón. Welsh harpist Catrin seems to hold the whole world in her hands, with a versatility in essentially any genre of music. Knowing her from classical circles, her time with Cimmarrón made for a sizzling and dazzling concert, something I haven't forgotten in a hurry.
A duet with Seckou Keita from Senegal is another giant leap in taste and mileage. Keita, who plays the kora (a large string instrument made from a giant root vegetable) beams for most of the night, his vibrant energy on full display. Catrin, ever the wry talent, gave humour in speech and simply beautiful playing on her large harp. Together, Wales and Senegal does not seem that far apart, the break down of musical cultures dropping with a huge reverb, its sound a towering influence over the night.
I'll confess the music here is on a more chilled level, a breezy ambience that never lets up. I found myself craving something with more of a meaty bite, though the eloquence of both players never wained. The kora is a rather subtle instrument, somewhere between a harp, guitar and the strings of a piano. They usually played in harmony, each instrument clear during these moments.
Seckou also shared insights from his country, the idea of the children's rite of a "standing stick" was amazing. A frustrating moment came later when his mic fell and not a single technician came to assist him. Along with Catrin's deadpan, they made quite a comedy double, as well as musical bed fellows. The unending, shameless amount of plugs to their new CD started to get absurd as the night went on.
We really should place bets for where Catrin goes globally and who she plays with next. Her journey remains quite the adventure.
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Review, Paco Peña – Solera, Sadler's Wells, By Hannah Goslin
May 3, 2022 Hannah Goslin Leave a comment
If you have never seen Flamenco dance, they you are surely missing out. A mixture of intense, fast paced and yet graceful movement takes your breath away and yet you feel the intensity in your own blood.
Paco Peña, one of the most formidable of Flamenco guitarists and composers, rejoins with director Jude Kelly, to bring a production comparing and contrasting young and mature performers, both musically and physically. It showcases the traditional dance, and how it drips down through generations, bringing new life to the old dance style.
The first half is actually quite the surprise. In their comfies, skivvies, whatever you call them, we feel as if we have walked into a Spanish bar; the ones you see in tiny Spanish towns or slightly more glamourised on TV and film, where the older musicians are tinkering their beautiful music on the guitar, there's a make shift drum set, and the vocalising of the locals who have impeccable singing voices. Then, while clearly not ad hoc in this case, the local Flamenco dancers jump into the middle and perform with what they feel in the soul and through their veins.
The staging is minimal – it looks as if we have stumbled on the backstage of a set. This all together is super effective and, despite being in such a large Theatre, feels intimate. However, the novelty unfortunately begins to wear off, especially when the tempo of all the songs chosen for this section have the same slow beat; it soon becomes hard to pay attention to and keep interest. While the dancing is of course extraordinary, the music beautiful, it just wasn't enough to keep my attention going.
The second half became more of a theatrical production – matching costumes, theatrical lights highlighting pockets of the stage with either a dancer or musician. The same Flamenco style of Spanish guitar and improvised and impressive vocals, this second half is very different – the tempo is interchangeable, from something very poised and slow to fast paced and fun. While I'm sure the theatrical elements added in this half help with its impression, the mixture of tempos and approaches to the dance kept us more on our toes and waiting for the next act.
Paco Peña – Solera is a great introduction to Flamenco. To see where it comes from in tradition to the more heightened modernity. It unfortunately needs a little shake up with the dances and music they put next to one another.
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WNO's Don Giovanni – Review by Eva Marloes
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WNO Don Giovanni Duncan Rock Don Giovanni photo credit Bill Cooper
The WNO offers an accomplished production of Mozart's Don Giovanni that never quite takes off. Don Giovanni is a womanizer who seduces and even rapes women. He is condemned by the community and unrepentant is brought down to hell. Mozart's dramma giocoso alternates playful elements with tragedy. The able cast seeks to balance the two but the perhaps confusing direction leads them astray taking the tension away. This is exacerbated by the heavy and lugubrious art design throughout the show that leaves no room for playfulness.
Joshua Bloom performs well as Leporello, Don Giovanni's servant. However, he expresses a little too much reprobation in singing 'In Spagna son gia' 1003' leaving out the ridiculing of Don Giovanni. In contrast, Meeta Raval plays Donna Elvira, one of the victims of Don Giovanni, with a little too much humour. Donna Elvira feels love and hatred for Don Giovanni. Although Raval sings beautifully and with conviction, the confusing stage directions bring about a too abrupt turn to tragedy leaving out the inherent tension within Donna Elvira. At the end, when she declares she will confine herself to a convent, the audience laughed. Donna Elvira's suffering is being denied.
Linda Richardson, as Donna Anna, steals the show with a powerful and dramatic voice. There is no ambivalence in Donna Anna who is the victim of an attempted rape by Don Giovanni and whose father, the Commendatore (James Platt), is killed by Don Giovanni as he runs away. Duncan Rock, as Don Giovanni, gives a solid performance, but not a powerful one. Harriet Eyley shines as Zerlina, who is almost seduced by Don Giovanni on her wedding day. Her husband Masetto is played with vigour by James Atkinson, who offers an impressive performance. Don Ottavio, fiance of Donna Anna, is played by Kenneth Tarver whose agile voice is impressive though perhaps lacking in robustness.
WNO Don Giovanni Meeta Raval Donna Elvira Duncan Rock Don Giovanni photo credit Bill Cooper
On the whole, the performance lacks energy and subtlety. The usually excellent WNO's orchestra fails to do justice to Mozart's polyphonic music and keeping the pace slow. This production fails to bring out that alternation between playful and dramatic. Don Giovanni finds his death inviting to dinner the statue of the Commendatore, Donna Anna's father whom he killed at the beginning. It is rather confusing to see the statue on stage from the very beginning, even before the Commendatore is killed.
The WNO assembles a good cast and can usually rely on a strong orchestra and excellent choir. Their performances are too often let down by the art production and direction, often based on a previous production. In this case, the original direction was by John Caird. This makes originality and innovation impossible.
Review Taro, St David's Hall By James Ellis
Percussion. Perhaps my favourite instruments and part of the orchestra. With students from the Royal Welsh College, dubbed Taro, they presented an exhilarating bend of music for the sleepy lunchtime slot at St David's Hall.
Steve Reich is the grand old master of the minimalists, some might feel his looping effects make for a one trick pony. His ideas have not processed a lot of over the decades. Through this, the music is always delightful and unique. The musicians here started off with the first movement of his Mallet Quartet, which features a smashing melodic line, the sheen of marimbas creating a landscape of joy. With his Six Marimbas, we got the same themes and little variations. Turns out the students have this piece as their music exam the day after the concert.
Though they might lack the machine like drill of Colin Currie and his ensemble, they impress, this never being easy music to take lightly. Focus and endurance are the name of the game…
Ivan Trevino and his 2+1 continued a minimalist exercises, in a piece feeling quite sincere and formulated. The stand out piece of the concert has to go to Trio Per Uni by Nebosha Zivkovitch. With three of the players sharing a bass drum and a smattering of bongos and metallic bowls. Inspired by the pounding nature of Japanese Taiko drumming, this alumni composer has written a piece that should see a fair amount of popularity, such is its appeal. I found it stirring and easily accessable, the slamming wall of sound never ending, with the occasional shout from the three guys playing. Sensational.
A light, bright Ravel arrangement of his Alborada del Gracioso followed by Safri Duo. I'll take or leave this French composer, who usually relied on a lot of pith in his musical output. With a shared marimba for two players, the piano work gets even more silly, with the flurry of high notes and as an adolescent guide to daydreaming. Nice stuff, if a little saccharine. A first year student at RWC, Elaina Charalambous and her Kinesthetic had a lovely feel to it. The plodding bars for ten percussionists had sometimes absurd moments of tutti, really giving the work a wink and a whistle to the listener. Certainly another young composer of note.
Review, Shades of Ham, Rona Mac, by Gareth Williams
March 6, 2022 Gareth Williams Leave a comment
Rona Mac describes the pink cover of her latest EP 'Shades of Ham' as a dichotomy. It is a colour, she says, that is both "fierce, bold and strong as well as delicate, floral and soft". It seems a particularly fitting description for an artist who finds strength in vulnerability. But it also captures something of the sharp contrasts that imbue this record. The Welsh singer-songwriter is perfectly capable of packing a punch one minute and tenderly caressing the next. Not only is she inspired by the Pembrokeshire landscape in which she lives, but the rugged cliffs and sloping green fields seem to represent her music too.
Opening track 'Something Good' oozes intimacy. There is something about those ambling guitar loops and sauntering vocals, carried over from her debut album 'Sheelah', that transfix, and traverse the line between light and shade that defines her work. Unvarnished truth-telling mixes with splashes of colour that speak of hope, not only on a personal level but a political one too. 'Polidics' is a well-versed dig at those in power. The pounding beats as Rona speaks of the privileged "men in jackets sit[ting] importantly… pouring port in front of me" contribute to a deeply-held frustration at the way the country is currently run. Add into the mix a damning critique of consumerism, with its "money wrapped in lights so take it", and you get a sense of the raw honesty and unbounded personality of this quietly-countercultural artist.
'Polidics' does not remain in a state of anger. Rather, it is a song of two halves, the second of which moves on "to where they cannot find me", amidst "the flowers and the grasses", from which "we'll rise, a bunch of honest creatures fill the skies". Combined with a more free-flowing alt-pop sound, it makes for a track that is ultimately casting toward a better, brighter vision of the world. On a more practical level, it also prepares the way for the softer sound of 'The Road to Your House'. Here, the usual shimmering soundscape is stilled by the clarity of the acoustic guitar. Suddenly, we are witness to a beautifully-told story through folk music that feels miles away from the frustration of a few minutes ago. Sadness and regret still seep into its reflection but there is also a sprightliness contained within. The guitar solo in the middle echoes such sentiment, and is easy to get lost in. 'Smoke' has a similar ruminating quality. It reminds me a lot of Georgia Ruth's album 'Mai': soothing and affecting; complex, even in its simplicity.
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Final track 'Paper' has the same two-toned substance as 'Polidics'. On the one hand a love-letter, on the other a seething criticism, it mixes alt-pop beats with acoustic reflection padded with the sound of waves. Similar to 'Carageen' by Jodie Marie, it suggests that Rona Mac's Pembrokeshire location offers a kind of grounding, a place to which she escapes as well as from where she writes her songs. It certainly seems to have offered her the freedom to not be bound by conventions. 'Shades of Ham' continues to showcase this genre-fusing approach. It is a record that is undeniably Rona Mac. May she never compromise on that.
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Review Andrei Kymach & Llŷr Williams, St David's Hall by James Ellis
February 21, 2022 admin 2 Comments
Photo Credit: Alexander Andryushchenko
Those pesky storms would keep me from Don Giovanni with Welsh National Opera the past weekend. Though for now I missed the damnation, Andrei Kymach gave up time from the show for a recital at St David's. Cardiff Singer regulars will know he won back in 2019, a long time ago in the grander scheme of things.
We are living in heightened times. Ukrainian born Andrei offered up a fine conveyor belt of native songs. We need to hear things like this at the moment, with war feeling imminent after two dower years, we'd rather forget in all honesty. These patriotic and joyful songs bleed out of Andrei, a well versed repertoire he will undoubtedly be singing more of in the near future. The songs of Schevchenko, Scheli and Liybomyr would be banned by the Tsars and early Soviet leaders, only ganging resurgence more recently. It is the conviction that Andrei brings to every word of each song that affirms his command as a baritone, filled with gusto and pride.
There is a rock star feel to Andrei's look, his hair and beard trimmed and cut for his turn as the wicked Don down the bay. A headbanger of another sort, Mussorgsky's Songs and Dances of Death ended this fine recital with a chilling air throughout. Here the singers details four scenes of lives ending, as Death emerges to claim his reward each time. Things start off particularly dark, with the death of a baby. Other songs sees the battlefield, a man lost in the snow and a knight (disguised as Death) lulling a sick maiden.
It's Mussorgsky's rollicking, compositional nature that makes these songs shine. Andrei is brilliant in execution, truly on top form, wallowing in the ironic, morbid mirror that permeates each bar. Llŷr Williams as accompanist has also excelled, glowing as he plays and never taken over the limelight to much from his partner. A lone piano stool next to Llŷr was intended for a page-turner, none such was needed as he swiped at the sheets, creasing them in each time within their plastic folder. Some three encores would indulge this loving Cardiff audience, who has seen this superb singer grow and grow.
We hope we can find peace at this time. Music will always be the answer.
Don Giovanni continues at the Wales Millennium Centre till 17 March 2022, then on tour.
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REVIEW, STUDIO KILLERS: 404 PILOT, YOUTUBE, BY JAMES ELLIS
DECEMBER 18TH, 2021 JAMES ELLIS
Truly a group who have gone under the radar, Studio Killers have made some banger club tracks and also embraced some of the mystery surrounding them. Cherry, their lead "singer" is loud and proud, unashamedly herself. Watching this figure in songs like Ode to the Bouncer and Eros & Apollo, you can only fall in love this this outrageous CGI heroine, who seems to get herself in all sorts of trouble. In short, she's your toxic friend with a heart.
With this cult success under their belt, a Kickstarter raising nearly £130,000 went towards an animated pilot, now finally for all adult eyes to watch. The name 404 is a wink to the error number which infuriates anyone unsuccessfully attempting to get on a website. The premise seems to be that the band are stuck in an internet realm which rules supreme. This is a world where people can be banished by the algorithm and hearts sent to people powers up their strength. Basically just real life, with more advanced technology. This pilot packs a lot into its mere 11 minutes and some things are missed upon the first watch. Some inside jokes about bands having a break and some meta humour help flavour the already multi-coloured pot. I'd like to think this group are well aware that they might not be getting the recognition they truly deserve.
The script is not as funny as it's trying to be, some of the line delivery and quips don't quite hit the mark. Many jokes about feminism and toxic masculinity have been done much better in the past, as the characters are thrust into Planet Jeff in the Reddit System (groan). One joke about their missing manager called Bi-Polar Bear harks back to an old internet cartoon called Queer Duck with a character bearing the same name. You get the vibe of Adventure Time, The Yellow Submarine, Daria and a touch of Sci-Fi to boot. Their are multiple cliches, though I find the animation endearing, with its minimal, stylistic lines. Some of the mouth flaps for the characters are not in sync either. That will need work.
There are some highlights. Cherry prepping for her Style Battle is a brief moment of dazzling fashion and visuals. Pornica, a fine villain to the plot, is a giant gas mask wearing dominatrix with hair that seems to waft like fumes. Grey Griffin is always swell in everything she's in and here saves a lot of the other inconsistencies. Her design is my favourite part of the show and I hope she isn't just a one demential baddie. Though Cherry's voice has been drastically changed (it was originally an English accent and believed to be voiced by a man) though Hayley Marie Norman does a fine job, some delivery particularly well executed. Also voicing Cherry's love interest Jenny (how could we forget her from her own song?) is hopefully not just a lone POC for the series, some nice lines here and there and hopefully more chemistry will develop between them both. Thankfully, the anthropomorphic animals (Goldie Foxx and Dyna Mink to name a few) in the group still keep their English accents, with varying degrees of effectiveness.
For a pilot it is a fine effort but its flaws need seeing to. Of course, I'm here for the journey and I look forward to watching more.
Watch on YouTube now. For mature audiences only.
Reviewed by James Ellis
Review, A Merry Eleri Christmas, Eleri Angharad by Gareth Williams
December 3, 2021 Gareth Williams Leave a comment
Welsh singer-songwriter Eleri Angharad is ending a successful 2021 on a suitably festive note. A Merry Eleri Christmas is a pleasant four-track EP that returns to her folk roots whilst retaining an element of that experimental pop that worked so well on her debut EP, Nightclub Floor.
Opening track 'Homemade Christmas' certainly evokes the feel of her 2019 album Earthbound, with a ballad-like piano and subtle sleigh bells contributing to a romantic story told with Eleri's soft and harmonious vocals front and centre. The stripped back nature of her music means that her cover of Justin Bieber's 'Mistletoe' is much slower, less boppier than the original. The effect is a version suitably forged in rural Wales rather urban Tennessee. Not that Celtic folk defines this EP.
'Santa's Little Helper' retains the sultry pop of 'New Sin', speaking to an independence that is the opposite of the first track. There is an appropriately bluesy guitar in the bridge that adds to an overall sense of self-empowerment, expressed perfectly in the lyrics "Santa's little helper I was never gonna be/ or a pretty little angel sitting on your Christmas tree". The production here is far from that found on final track 'Santa Baby'. It is surprisingly acoustic, offering none of the seductiveness found in some other versions; instead, returning to the playfulness of Eartha Kitt's original but with much more innocence infused into the fun.
It ends an EP that is sweetly festive without being too sickly; is easy listening but not saccharine.
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Music Theatre Wales and Opera Philadelphia to share bold digital work that redefines opera for our times.
Following the successful 2019 co-commission and co-production of Denis & Katya by Philip Venables and Ted Huffman, the two companies are sharing new digital pieces created by Black, Asian and global majority artists. Commissioned in parallel, Music Theatre Wales and Opera Philadelphia's digital programmes propel our genre forward, identifying outstanding artists and presenting innovative new work that celebrates the multi-cultural world in which we live.
New Directions, a new commissioning programme created by Music Theatre Wales, was brought to life with a series of three digital collaborations from artists new to opera. These pieces will stream on the Opera Philadelphia Channel beginning Wednesday 1st December. Led by Artistic Associate Elayce Ismail and Director Michael McCarthy, New Directions questions what opera is and what it can be by commissioning and working with artists who bring new musical perspective and previously untold stories to opera.
The New Directions pieces are:
The House of Jollof Opera by Tumi Williams and Sita Thomas
Pride (A Lion's Roar) by Renell Shaw and Rachael Young with animation by Kyle Legall Somehow by Jasmin Kent Rodgman and Krystal S Lowe
In exchange, Music Theatre Wales audiences will gain exclusive access to three of Opera Philadelphia's digital works:
THEY STILL WANT TO KILL US
By Daniel Bernard Roumain
An uncensored aria performed and composed by Daniel Bernard Roumain. Featuring mezzo-soprano J'Nai Bridges and directed by multimedia artist Yoram Savion. This piece commemorates the centennial of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, originally created to mark one year since the murder of George Floyd.
SAVE THE BOYS
By Tyshawn Sorey
Inspired by "Save the Boys," an 1887 poem by abolitionist, writer and Black women's rights activist Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, performed by the outstanding countertenor John Holiday and pianist Grant Loehnig.
CYCLES OF MY BEING
A song cycle that centers on what it means to be a Black man living in America today, by Tyshawn Sorey with lyrics by MacArthur Fellow Terrance Hayes and superstar tenor Lawrence Brownlee, who sings the piece.
These works will be available via a unique link on MTW's website, also starting on 1st December 2021Elayce Ismail, artistic associate, Music Theatre Wales said: "There are so many barriers to working in opera, and also to accessing it as an audience member, from the perception of what the art form is and who it is for, through to access to training. New Directions aims to chip away at some of these barriers and revitalise what opera can be, who makes it and who it's made for. Opera is such a dynamic art form and I think it can absolutely resonate with contemporary audiences, but to do so it needs new artists and new ideas to invigorate, challenge and develop it. For New Directions we've brought together three brilliant pairs of collaborators, who each bring different creative practices to the mix, and who have been generous and inquisitive in our discussions about the potential of opera. It's been wonderful seeing how each of our creators has embraced the challenge, and the added element of creating work remotely for digital audiences, to make three unique and compelling new operatic works."
Michael McCarthy, director, Music Theatre Wales said: "MTW has been a force for change and development in opera in the UK, and we are thrilled to partner with Opera Philadelphia, a company renowned for embracing innovation and developing opera reflective of our time. By sharing our New Directions digital commissions with an international audience we hope these original pieces created by Welsh and UK artists will contribute to the evolution of our artform. At the same time, we will be offering UK audiences an opportunity to see three powerful new pieces from Opera Philadelphia that I believe resonate with the work we are making through New Directions.
Our two companies first partnered on Denis & Katya by composer Philip Venables and librettist Ted Huffman, and through that experience we recognised that we shared a mutual desire to give opera a bit of a kick, questioning the way it is written and how it is produced and perceived. I have been impressed by Opera Philadelphia's digital commissions released over the past year and by their ability to bring new voices to the art form and to deliver remarkable and memorable experiences, and this partnership will allow our shared audience to consider all these digital works in a broader context. The world has changed and so must we. If we want to reach new audiences and stimulate wider interest in the creation of new opera with the huge potential it has, we need to be working with artists who can lead us in new and unexpected directions."
For more information on accessing Opera Philadelphia's work, visit https://www.musictheatre.wales/
REVIEW LONDON PHILHARMONIC – SEASCAPES AND VISIONS & CRISIS CREATES, ROYAL FESTIVAL HALL BY JAMES ELLIS
Photo credit: MATHIAS BENGUIGUI PASCO
*** (3 / 5) First Impressions
**** (4 / 5) Seascapes and Visions
In this first trip back to London, I've found a lot of the mood being quite dream like. I've covered a lot and seen the sites. In this final evening, I returned to the Southbank Centre for the first time since March 2020. The London Philharmonic Orchestra and their outreach programme with Crisis Creates played their hearts out in this mid week night of music.
The First Impressions set from Crisis helps to get homeless people from across the UK back on their feet. Through music they have united people to find joy in it and giving them a proper introduction to the performance space. Workshop leader Aga Serugo-Lugo had made wonders with the diverse group of characters who surprised and delighted the fair ones who attended. One male singer had some very interesting pipes and there was a charming ramshackle vibe to the few pieces they've been working on for days. They had been inspired by the programme from LPO to follow, though that may not have been obvious aside from the trumpet player mimicking the Debussy Prélude flute opener. Thinking about the way the arts has been effected, more work like this can only make the future more clearer. Well done to all involved.
Following on was LPO in an all French night. Olivier Messiaen's Les offrandes oubliées is an early orchestral work and one of note. The markings of his later outrageous and sublimely moving fittings can be heard in and around a piece like this. The strings standout for their agonised entry and departure, framing the piece in an never forgotten glow. The percussion and brass also get their moment in the middle section, full of swipes and jabs, a mostly violent affair and never ceasing to be sensational.
Our concerto for the night was with cellist Truls Mørk and Saint-Saëns. In his 1st Cello Concerto, I have to admit it does not do a lot for me. There where some strange little moments with the strings feeling quite mischievous, as Mørk seemed pious in his formation. There is charm and grace, but it never stands out. Mørk was quite serious but the playing was what every cells should aspire to. An unknown encore to my ear continued the serious tone in a lot of feeling, the hall quite still for the minutes with him alone.
A second half was purely Debussy. His Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune feature the famous flute solo and conductor Klaus Mäkelä was in no hurry in letting the work start in it's own evocative and sensual way. It's a perfumed dip into the lovely waters, orchestrated with a fine nuance, never really stoping for anything. La mer is another testament to Debussy's talents, though I do find my attention is compromised whilst listening. Some shining moments come through, the waves and storms which calm down only to arrive back later make this fine example of how to composer music about water and the sea in an impressionistic manner, not like Wagner nor Britten who also excelled at sea-inspired scores. Mäkelä seems to be the a beacon of energy, seeming to lose himself in a few moments during the evening. More of this vigour is encouraged.


Benefits of Living a Life that Blesses the LORD God.
reminding all that was within him not to forget the benefits from LORD God!
benefits of blessing God are listed.
b. "Count your very personal blessings first, name them one by one".
sins and the asking for forgiveness.
(4) Provides good food to eat so that youth can be renewed at any age.
c. Benefits to a trusting LORD-God-community and nation.
of Moses and in the Prophets, major and minor.


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Tribute to Scientists
Dr. Sudershan kumar
On 11th May in the year 1998, India achieved a great milestone in the field of science when it successfully conducted the Pokhran tests with an impeccable precision. To commemorate, henceforth this day is observed as the Technology Day since 1998. The success of these nuclear tests on 11th May and 13th May under the name SHAKTI 1998 set the whole world order into a surprise awakening them towards a new powerful India. Consequent to the above accomplishment, India has achieved many historical feats in miscellaneous fields like defence, aerospace, agriculture, education etc. In all of these, the role of science and technology is imperative thus making the Technology Day commemoration and observance even more significant. Numerous events are organized in different technical institutions, engineering colleges to mark the day. These events encompass quiz competitions, lectures, interactive sessions and presentations on various topics of Science and technology. But the role of science and technology is older and even prior to 11 May, 1998 when India had conducted the first nuclear test with code name "Smiling Buddha" in May 1974. The five nuclear tests designated as Pokhran II experiments were based on fission and fusion with fission(thermo nuclear) principles. The first three were conducted on 11th May and the remaining two on 13th May 1998. These tests set the stage for a new powerful nuclear India and ushered in an era of nuclear programme in the country. The then Prime Minister of India Atal Bihari Vajpayee raised the slogan from Pokharn – "Jai Jawan Jai kisaan and Jai Vigyan" further endorsing the role of technology in new India and giving impetus to it. Therefore since 1999 every year country celebrates Technology Day on 11th May.
The Technology Department Board (TDB), on this occasion every year celebrates and recognises various contributions by felicitating those who have pursued and achieved technical excellence and innovation that have caused a positive impact on nature. Hence TDB selects different themes every year. The theme in 2018 was "science and technology for sustainable future". This year, this technology day assumes special significance as Indian scientists from DRDO have sprung the nation to newer heights by successfully testing an Anti Satellite Weapon A-SAT on 27th March 2019. Through this test India was able to shoot down the low earth orbit satellite at an altitude of 270 Km at wee hours of March 27 at Abdul Kalam Island at Odisha coast.
This interceptor missile was a three stage missile with two solid rocket boosters and a kill vehicle (KV) with divert thrusters with weight of 19 tonnes and length 13 meters. The weapon system had tracked, classified and computed a feasible intercept against the live target satellite over the Bay of Bengal. The interceptor missile lifted up from the mobile launcher from Dr. APJ Island complex Dharmare at about 11-10 hrs IST. After the burn out of boosters the kill vehicle (KV) was released and heat shield was ejected. The KV with innovative design and indigenous state of art hit to "kill technology" homed on to the target satellite.
The intercept occurred within 3 minutes from the launch at the height of 280kms and the last frame from the seeker confirmed that the target was hit at the intended aim point. The ground radars picked up the debris as the target and interceptor turned into pieces due to enormous kinetic energy from the target. The missile had the capability to neutralize the target up to the range of 1000kms. However, India as a responsible nation for peaceful use of space, has chosen much lower orbit of 280 kms for the demonstration in order to completely avoid the threat of debris to global space assets including ISS. With this demonstration India has joined the elite class of nations (US, Russia and China) possessing the anti satellite capability. One must applaud the DRDO scientists for this pathbreaking achievement. This so called "DESI BABY" took India towards new frontiers as it was completely indigenous with not even an iota of dependence on foreign countries.
Besides these modern day technological marvels, everybody is well acquainted with the rich heritage of Indian civilization, which is one of the oldest civilization of the world and has contributed significantly in the field of science and technology. This has been amply acknowledged by world's renowned scholars/researchers including Albert Einstein. According to Albert Einstein's words "we owe a lot to ancient Indians, teaching us how to count with out which most of modern discoveries would have been impossible". Ancient Indian science was incredibly advanced as can be seen through the enormous important contributions and numerous discoveries, which clearly reflects that the science in Indian continent at that time was at its peak as compared to that of the rest of the world. Notable discoveries which made Indians proud were creation of symbol Zero by Aryabhata, Chakravata's method of Algorithm, theory of atom by Kanad (much before the Dalton theory), smelting of zinc, seamless metal globes, plastic surgery, cataract surgery and Ayruveda and many others in different fields of science and technology. Even war's fought between Kaurvas and Pandavas, and between Lord Rama and Ravana were intense short and highly technology oriented. These wars have been described in depth in two major sanskrit epics Mahabharata and Ramayana.
But knowing the destructive effects and fear of falling in to the hands of Demons (the present day terrorists), scholars and Rishis of that time, who invented those deadly weapons of mass destruction kept the technologies hidden in various religious Granths. Subsequently in last two thousand years Indian sub continent witnessed invasions by various rulers through Afghanistan which culminated with the British establishing the colonial rule in India which extended over a period of 200 years. All these had a detrimental effect on the rich and advanced scientific heritage which is further evident as per the reports which depict that one Lord Macaulay completely dismantled the old age Indian education system. The then British rulers established educational institutions as per their requirements. There was hardly any R&D activity at that time. This further augmented the decimation of rich cultural and scientific heritage of our country. There came a dearth of new discoveries in the field of science and technology. Ironically, the nineteenth and twentieth centuries belonged to western world. It was only after Independence that Indian policy planners envisaged the vision of a scientifically and technologically prosperous India and thus laid the foundation of it. They established large number of academic institutions, IIT's Department of Atomic Energy (DAE),Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and many others. The scientists of these organisations have taken up the initiative to make India the global hub of innovative technologies. But it all depends on the vision and spine of those , who are at the helm of affairs at the Centre. The author is of the view that it is high time that the authorities must evolve a road map for 50 years ahead keeping in mind the new millennium challenges and work towards that direction in such a way that India emerges as a global super power both militarily and economically.
(The author is former Director General & special Secretary DRDO, MoD GoI)
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Cutting Docs-in-Training Hours Hasn't Improved Patient Care: Studies
Some experts suggest certain restrictions on hours should be repealed
TUESDAY, Dec. 9, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- Cutting medical residents' work hours hasn't reduced death rates, hospital readmission rates or outcomes of surgery, two new studies find.
"The work-hour restrictions have been controversial because there have been questions whether they are positive or negative," said Dr. James Arrighi, an associate professor of medicine at Brown University in Providence, R.I. Arrighi is also the co-author of an editorial accompanying the new studies in the Dec. 10 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
In 2003, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education reduced intern and resident work hours to no more than 80 hours a week. In 2011, that rule was refined from no more than 30 consecutive hours to no more than 16 hours for first-year residents (interns) and 24 hours for residents, plus an additional four hours for transferring care and taking part in educational activities, according to background information in the study from the University of Pennsylvania.
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The initial changes were made out of concern that tired doctors-in-training might make more mistakes. The 2011 changes were made with the belief that medical education had suffered and that patient safety and outcomes might have been put at risk during care transitions, the study explained.
"Overall, the duty hour restrictions in themselves haven't resulted in a notable improvement in patient safety or quality of care or patient outcome," Arrighi said.
In the first study, a team lead by Dr. Mitesh Patel, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, found that the 2011 reforms hadn't reduced deaths or readmissions or improved patient safety among hospitalized Medicare patients.
These reforms may have made the situation worse by disrupting the continuity of care, Patel said.
"It's important that we balance tradeoffs between reducing resident fatigue and improving patient care," he said.
To reach these conclusions, Patel's group analyzed Medicare data on more than 6 million admissions at over 3,000 hospitals. The admissions were for conditions such as heart attack, stroke, stomach bleeding, heart failure, or conditions needing general, orthopedic or vascular surgery, according to the study.
In the second study, Dr. Karl Bilimoria, an assistant professor of surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, and colleagues found that the 2011 reforms did not result in significant changes in the rates of deaths or serious illness in general surgery patients during the first two years after the reforms were in place.
On the plus side, the study found that resident test scores and scores on medical board exams did not change significantly from 2010 to 2013, Bilimoria said.
Bilimoria said that although patient outcomes or scoring on tests did not get worse, they didn't get better, either.
He would keep the 80-hour workweek, but would like to see the other changes rescinded.
"We think that these restrictions are limiting continuity of care and hurting care," he said. "In absence of an improvement in outcomes, we would suggest that these rules are not necessary. They should be repealed."
For this study, researchers examined general surgery outcomes of more than 200,000 patients from 23 teaching and 31 non-teaching hospitals. They looked at the two years before and two years after the 2011 reform, according to the study.
Arrighi thinks that work-hour restrictions are only one part in improving the health care system. "You have to address multiple variables, and work hours is only one."
"It's not just duty hours. It's what supervision our trainees are getting: how you teach them to recognize fatigue. How you ensure hospitals have quality improvement programs. And how we teach our trainees to get involved in these programs," he said.
Arrighi added that two studies are under way comparing the 2011 duty hour rules with no limits except the 80-hour week and some days off and being on call only every other night. He hopes these studies will be the definitive answer to how work schedules affect patient care.
For more information on patient safety, visit the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
SOURCES: Mitesh Patel, M.D., assistant professor, medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Karl Bilimoria, M.D., assistant professor, surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago; James Arrighi, M.D., associate professor, medicine, Brown University, Providence, R.I.; Dec. 10 2014, Journal of the American Medical Association


Do you need an interesting, educational and entertaining talk or presentation for your meeting or event? David K. Joyce has a number of presentations about various locations or minerals that feature specimen mineralogy, history, collecting trips or other interesting aspects of mineral collecting.
What is required to have David K. Joyce speak at your meeting or function?
An agreed upon date. Contact me, asap since I tend to have a full schedule. The sooner we can agree upon a date, the better!
A suitable topic. Check out the list of topics below and see if any of them would be of interest to your group.
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Please contact me at dkjoyce@bellnet.ca to discuss your needs? It is best to contact me by e-mail since I am often away and don't have access to telephone messaging.
The Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, Canada is one of the premier mineral collecting sites of the world. It is possible to visit various localities around the Bay of Fundy and find mineral specimens, sometimes excellent and museum quality pieces! This presentation focuses on the geology, mineralogy, collecting techniques at various prolific, scenic and interesting localities on the Bay of Fundy.
The calcite vein-dykes afford some of the best collecting opportunities in Southern Ontario, South-Eastern Quebec and parts of New York State. While the origin of these interesting intrusive in not well understood, nobody can deny that they have produced awesome mineral specimens of apatite, zircon, titanite, uraninite, ilmenite, magnetite and very large crystals of pyroxene and amphibole group minerals. This presentation will relate the scientific information about these geological enigmas, how to collect them and examples of their mineralogy, featuring many photographs of great specimens!
The Cobalt Silver Mining Camp was one of the most prolific silver mining areas of the world. For three quarters of a century, this camp produced over 600million ounces of silver! It was, in fact, the birthplace of Canadian hard rock mining and spawned the prospectors, miners, entrepreneurs and companies that transformed Canada into a world powerhouse of mining technological, operational and financial know-how. Most importantly, to mineral collectors, the richness and unusual elemental assemblage of the ores at Cobalt resulted in the formation of unusual minerals. Excellent examples of these minerals have been collected over the past century and can still be recovered today in the Cobalt Area. This talk will feature the history of Cobalt, genesis and characteristics of the silver veins, as well as collecting techniques in the area. Of course, many photo's of spectacular mineral specimens, many, seldom seen, from the ROM, will be shown.
The Quiruvuilca Mine has long been a source of fine mineral specimens such as enargite, pyrite, quartz, hutchinsonite and orpiment. I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to visit the mine and for several days collect in the underground workings, purchase specimens and learn about this unusual mine and the surrounding area. This presentation documents the trip to and from Quiruvilca, geology and genesis of the deposits, collecting experiences and lots of unusual and beautiful scenery.
I had the opportunity to participate in the 2012 mindat.org conference in Marakech, Morocco, as a speaker. I participated in the mineral collecting trips before and after the conference and, as a result, was able to visit and collect at many classic Moroccan localities. It was great! Mibladen, Bou Azer, Sidi Ayed, Aouli, Sidi Rahal, etc. We had many adventures and activities in the two weeks that we were in Morocco. This presentation shows great scenic photo's of our travels, the people we met, various localities and the minerals that we saw and collected.
I visited Foley Peak four times over 20 some-odd years to collect quartz, in particular, world-class quartz crystals twinned on the Japan Law. It is an interesting locality, located at elevation, amongst ice fields of the Cascade chain of mountains. This talk details the various trips, the trials and tribulations, collecting techniques, fantastic scenery and lots of pictures of great mineral specimens. It also shows the changes to the ice fields over that time period which some people will find very interesting!
There are some very good localities in Canada where native copper crystals can be or have been collected. Mamainse Point, Ontario, Cape D'Or, Nova Scotia, Kamloops, BC, etc. This presentation outlines a number of these locations, including collecting methods, scenic photo's and lots of photo's of nice copper specimens. As a bonus, a quick visit to the Keweenaw Peninsula will be shown and, particularly, photos of great copper specimens at the A.E.Seaman Museum, Houghton, will be shown.
Cubanite is my favourite mineral. As it turns out, I have well-crystallized cubanite from eight different localities in Canada. Who knew?! This presentation reviews the chemistry, crystallography and physical properties of cubanite and then has a cameo of each of the Canadian localities for cubanite, with lots of excellent photos.
The Engineer Mine was discovered during the heydays of the Klondike gold rush when railway company engineers were searching for an appropriate route to build the Yukon and White Pass Railway. The early history of the mine and the area is very interesting and the scenery is out of this world! I was very fortunate to spend a week at the mine collecting mineral specimens, particularly electrum, stibarsen, calcite and quartz. I worked alongside exploration geologists and miners as they pumped water out of the mine, explored and sampled mine levels that had not been worked since 1928! Lots of interesting history, scenic photo's as well as camp-life and mineral specimen photos.
The history of the development of Canada is closely linked to the prospecting for and development of nines, across the country. Ove the past century, many characters have traipsed further and further from the urban centres to search for metals, particularly gold. This presentation outlines the chronological development of mines across the country, the modes of transport used to access them, the characters involved and, of course, lots of photo's of gold specimens!
Mont Saint Hilaire is one of the most famous mineralogical environments in the world. It is an alkaline intrusive rich in beryllium, zirconium, titanium and rare earth elements. For decades, the owners generously allowed mineral collectors to visit the site to recover interesting and rare minerals. As a result of cooperation between amateur and professional mineralogists, to date, over 420 different minerals have been found at Mont Saint-Hilaire, 58 of which are new to science. This presentation explores the history of this storied locality, the geology and mineralogical environments, the people involved with collecting and presents many photographs of mineral specimens, particularly those from the collection of Gilles Haineault.
For many years during the 1990s and 2000s, the Red Lake Mine, located at Balmertown, Ontario, was the richest Gold Mine in the world and continues to be one of the largest and richest underground mines in the world. I had a contract with Goldcorp Inc., for many years, to collect, prepare, market and sell high grade gold specimens to collectors, investors, museums, universities, etc., and so became very familiar with this mine. Before Goldcorp Inc. found the "High Grade Zone", the mine was known as the Arthur White Mine and had operated for decades as a modest producer of the yellow metal. Since the discovery of the High Grade Zone, the mine was re-named "The Red Lake Mine" and was modernized to become the envy of the gold mining world. This presentation outlines details of the mine, a smattering of geology, operations and lots of photos of gold specimens!


I'm in Cowboy mood, as today Lydia, Jill and myself are all heading out to the famous Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo to watch some calf roping, bull riding and we can't forget Mutton Busting!
This week we started to get in the St. Patrick's Day spirit when I shared my Clover Leaf Crochet Headband. If you haven't checked it out you definitely should. It's a super cute and easy project to whip up, that any little lady would love!!
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Though there are few traces of its past left now, this luxury hotel on the Caribbean coast of Mexico was once a mansion owned by Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar. Casa Malca, a stunning Mexican ho.
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A: If you are using jQuery there is a plugin called jqPrint which is good for sending contents of a div or other element to print, possibly a good solution.


A second boy has died following a house fire in Penistone.
Jack Sykes was left critically ill following the blaze, in Tennyson Close, on Wednesday October 22.
His father, Darren, aged 44, and his nine-year-old brother Paul both died in the fire.
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Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) is the largest residential institute for the tribals in the world, providing accomodation, food, health care, education from Kindergarten to Post Graduation, vocational training and all other basic amenities of life absolutely free with a job after completion of education.
KISS Humanitarian Award, instituted by KISS is given annually to people with exceptionally high contribution to the society in various fields relating to social issues.
11.04.2017 : KISS student has been selected to Participation in the "Third Special Coaching Camp" for "XVI WBSC Junior Women's Softball World Championship" Scheduled to be held in USA.
10.04.2017 : Suila Bhatra, student of KISS has been selected to represent Odisha in the "28th National Sub-Junior Kabaddi Championship (G) Scheduled to be held at Coimbatore, Tamilnadu from 13th to 16th April 17.
04.04.2017 : KISS students excell in campus recruitment, get placed in TCS.
04.04.2017 : Dr. N. Nagambika Devi, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Govt. of Karnataka, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department, Dr. B. Thimme Gowda,Vice Chancellor, Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University & Dr. Suresh V. Nadagoudar, Registrar, Karnataka State Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University during their visit to KISS.
30.03.2017 : Mr. Yuri Afanasiev, UN Resident Coordinator & UNDP Resident Representative in India & Prof. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS at the MoU exchange beteen Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in the presence of the Shri Jual Oram, Hon'ble Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, Shri J. S. Bhabhor, Hon'ble Union Minister of State & Mr. Ram Singh, Lok Sabha MP from Gujarat.
29.03.2017 : (L to R) Dr. R. Mitra, Prof. P. P. Mathur, VC, KIIT, Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS and Prof. S. Samanta, Registrar, KIITU with Esteemed Delegates from US Universities.
21.03.2017 : Shri Varun Gandhi, Hon'ble Member of Parliament (L.S) Govt. of India interacting with students of (KISS) in the presence of Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS.
15.03.2017 : Ms. Eva Egron-Polak, Executive Director, International Universities Bureau & Secretary General, International Association of Universities addressing the tribal students of KISS.
15.03.2017 : His Excellency Mr. Mirzosharif A. Jalolov,Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Tajikistan addressing the tribal students of KISS.
13.03.2017 : Students of KISS during a traditional ritual on the celebrate the Festival of Colours 'Holi' in KISS campus.
11.03.2017 : Students of KISS selected to Participation in the All India Inter University Yoga (Men & Women) Championship.
06.03.2017 : Students of KISS selected to Participation in the Camp & 37th Sub Junior National Archery Championship.
01.03.2017 : Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS among KISS students of final year B. A. & B. Sc., selected in TCS, Cognizant and Infosys this year..
28.02.2017 : Students of KISS selected to Participation in "Sub Junior National Football Championship".
25.02.2017 : Her Excellency Ms. Aashna W. R. Kanhai, Ambassador, Embassy of Republic of Suriname with tribal students of KISS.
23.02.2017 : Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS distributing pens among 10th aspirants.
23.02.2017 : Subhadra Saralia has been selected to participate in Senior National Judo Championship at Chennai.
22.02.2017 : Padma Charan Hansdah, Swetesini Sabar & Aliva Pradhan selected to participate in selection trial 2nd camp of XVI WBSC Junior Women's Softball World Championship & XIV WBSC Men's Softball World Championship.
21.02.2017 : Prof. (Dr.) Iwan Pranoto, Education and Culture Attache Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia and other Esteemed Delegates with tribal students of KISS.
21.02.2017 : Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS with the KISS Team representing Rugby India Women & finishing 2nd at the Asia Rugby Women's Sevens Trophy at Laos.
21.02.2017 : International Mother Language Day celebrtion at KISS.
20.02.2017 : Mr. Mohamed Ali Osman, Counsellor Education, High Commission of Kenya, Mr. Makhathe Emmanuel Mankimane, First Secretary (Education), High Commission of Lesotho and Ms. Amal Mohamed Said, Counsellor Education, Embassy of Somalia recieiving a warm welcome at KISS.
20.02.2017 : Ranjit Naik, student of KISS has been selected for 39th Junior National Archery Championship 2017.
19.02.2017 : KIIT and KISS felicitated Sanyasa Behera, Visually impaired (blind), who has recently cleared Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Examinations and topped among visually impaired candidates.
19.02.2017 : Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS felicitating Ashok Kumar Muduli, a student of KISS for clearing the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2015 conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC) in the presence of L.N.Tripathi,Transgender Activist, Actress and Bharatanatyam Dancer; and the first transgender person to represent Asia Pacific in the UN., Prof. P. P. Mathur, VC, KIITU, Prof. S. Samanta, Registrar, KIITU & Dr. S. Priyabadini, Director, Student Services.
17.02.2017 : Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS felicitating Ashok Kumar Muduli, a student of KISS for clearing the Odisha Civil Service Examination 2015 conducted by the Odisha Public Service Commission (OPSC).
17.02.2017 : His Excellency Mr. Armen Martirosyan, Ambassador, Embassy of Armenia addressing the tribal students of KISS.
14.02.2017 : Students of KISS selected to participate in the All India Inter University Archery (Men & Women) Championship.
12.02.2017 : Mr. T. V. Narendran, MD, Tata Group recieiving a warm welcome from Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS and students of KISS.
09.02.2017 : Ms. Ashley Judd, Hollywood Actor, Activist & Global Goodwill Ambassador, UNFPA receiving the KISS Humanitarian Award 2016 in the presence of His Excellency Dr. S. C. Jamir, Hon'ble Governor of Odisha, Hon'ble Dr. Justice Dalveer Bhandari, Judge, International Court of Justice, The Hague, Smt. Madhu Bhandari, Mr. Diego Palacios, UNFPA India Country Representative and Country Director, Bhutan, Shri C. J. Venugopal, IAS, Principal Secretary to the Governor,Odisha, Padma Shri Jitendra Haripal, eminent musician, Dr. A. Samanta, Founder, KIIT & KISS, Smt Saswati Bal, President, KIIT & KISS and Mr. R. N. Dash, Secretary, KIIT & KISS.
06.02.2017 : Ms. Ashley Judd, Hollywood Actor, Activist & Global Goodwill Ambassador, UNFPA in KISS.
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Son amores é uma telenovela argentina produzida pela Pol-ka Producciones e exibida pelo Canal 13 entre 28 de janeiro de 2002 e 2 de janeiro de 2004.

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Telenovelas do Canal 13 (Argentina)
Telenovelas da Argentina
Programas de televisão da Argentina que estrearam em 2002
Programas de televisão da Argentina encerrados em 2004
Telenovelas da década de 2000
Telenovelas em espanhol

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November 14, 2017	/ Yangqiao Lu	/ Elements of Cinema Archive
Wes Alwan introduces Planet of the Apes (1968)
Wes Alwan: Good evening everyone. Thanks for coming. Thank you to the Brattle for asking me to do this.
I am here to talk to you about damn dirty apes and after that some philosophical themes. So I think that this is a really good film to be watching the day before Halloween. I actually wanted to find a good Planet of the Apes costume for Halloween tomorrow but I couldn't find one. Even if I did, of course it wouldn't come close to what they did with the make-up in that film, which is a kind of famous story in its own right. The movie almost wasn't made because of the technical challenges in doing the make-up and presenting the apes as these humanized apes that really would just get a laugh out of the audience. One of the screenwriters, Rod Serling, the creator of The Twilight Zone, really early on was asked to do some initial drafts of the screenplay and he went through like thirty or forty drafts. But, before he was convinced to go through all that work, he said he couldn't be associated with the movie. He just didn't think it was plausible. He thought everyone would laugh. The studios initially felt the same way. It took years for the producer Arthur Jacobs to convince them to do the film. To do that, he had to do a strength test where he had people in make-up. The make-up artist John Chambers actually ended up winning an Academy Award. The film actually spent the most money adjusted for inflation on make-up of any film in history. Twenty percent of the Planet of the Apes budget was spent on make-up.
Why do I mention all this? I think the greatest challenge and accomplishment of the film is to not to make humans convincingly apelike but to make these apes convincingly human. To do so, you need not just a mask. Chambers adapted techniques used during World War II to help disfigured soldiers. He used latex prosthetics in addition to make-up so that the actors could still make emotional facial expressions. They could use their eyes to act, they could wrinkle their noses, and they could convincingly speak underneath the latex and make-up. It's still not perfect, however. Planet of the Apes has a very campy reputation because of that. There's still a mask-like effect to the make-up, but I think that works better than full-blown CGI. There's actually something important about the fact that the make-up is not perfect and there's still a mask-like quality to it.—I think of it almost like a semi-mask or almost a Venetian half-mask. I'll talk more later about why I think it's so important that the make-up is done like that.
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