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Kněhyně är ett berg i Tjeckien.   Det ligger i regionen Mähren-Schlesien, i den östra delen av landet,  km öster om huvudstaden Prag. Toppen på Kněhyně är  meter över havet, eller  meter över den omgivande terrängen. Bredden vid basen är  km.

Terrängen runt Kněhyně är huvudsakligen kuperad. Den högsta punkten i närheten är Lysá hora,  meter över havet,  km nordost om Kněhyně. Runt Kněhyně är det ganska glesbefolkat, med  invånare per kvadratkilometer. Närmaste större samhälle är Frenštát pod Radhoštěm,  km nordväst om Kněhyně. I omgivningarna runt Kněhyně växer i huvudsak blandskog.

Trakten ingår i den hemiboreala klimatzonen. Årsmedeltemperaturen i trakten är  °C. Den varmaste månaden är juni, då medeltemperaturen är  °C, och den kallaste är december, med  °C. Genomsnittlig årsnederbörd är  millimeter. Den regnigaste månaden är januari, med i genomsnitt  mm nederbörd, och den torraste är april, med  mm nederbörd.

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St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum: The Complete Guide
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Plan your trip to Russia's State Hermitage Museum
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Palace Square, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 190000
Even from the outside, the Winter Palace of St. Petersburg is an imposing building, painted in a mint green that looks resplendent under both the blue skies of summer and amid the deep, white snow of winter. Having been home to the Russian Emperors from 1732 to 1917, the Winter Palace now houses the Russian State Hermitage Museum, which is the second-largest museum in the world.
Whether you're looking for practical advice about visiting this must-see St. Petersburg attraction, or simply want to learn more about the Hermitage Museum for the sake of your own curiosity, you'll want to continue reading this Hermitage Museum Guide.
Why the Hermitage Museum Deserves a Visit
Esoterically, the Hermitage Museum is one of the most important cultural monuments in all of Russia. In addition to being housed in the former royal palace, the Russian State Hermitage Museum is home to the largest collection of both Russian and foreign art in the Russian Federation. Whether you stay for one day, two days or longer, there are few other places in the world where you can expand your mind under one roof.
Of course, there are practical reasons to visit the Hermitage Museum as well. St. Petersburg is bitterly cold for more than half the year, and is relatively rainy during the other parts of the year. A visit to the Hermitage Museum is an escape from the elements, regardless of how its contents end up moving you. Finally, the Hermitage Museum sits at the center of St. Petersburg attractions like Vasilevsky Island, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood.
Essential Information About the Hermitage Museum
Opening hours: The State Hermitage Museum opens at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and closes at 6 p.m. on all days except Wednesday and Friday, when it closes at 9 p.m.
Ticket price: Tickets to the State Hermitage Museum cost between 300-700 Russian rubles, except on the third Thursday of every month, when admission is free.
Access: Located at the western end of St. Petersburg's main Nevsky Prospekt Avenue, the Hermitage Museum is accessible on foot from most hotels and attractions within central St. Petersburg. Alternatively, buses run from all of St. Petersburg's railway stations to the museum.
Exhibitions at the Hermitage Museum
The State Hermitage Museum is home to a whopping 39 permanent exhibitions. The highlights of these include:
Flemish painting
Russian culture and art of the 18th century
The art of Japan
The culture of Ancient Egypt
The culture of the peoples of South Siberia
Russian interior decoration
Additionally, dozens of limited exhibitions rotate through the Hermitage Museum every year. No matter how well you think you know the Hermitage Museum guide, there's always something new to surprise and delight!
How to Get Tickets to the Hermitage Museum
You can obviously buy tickets to the Hermitage Museum, which cost between 300-700 rubles, at the entrance as you would at any other museum. If your trip to St. Petersburg falls within the busy months of May through September, however, it is a good idea to buy tickets in advance online.
Two types of tickets are available: A one-day ticket that allows you entrance to the main complex; or a two-day ticket that allows you entrance to any of the museums run by the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. Advance purchase tickets include the fee required to use cameras or video equipment. You will be sent a voucher that you will exchange for a ticket (when you show proof of identity, so bring your passport or other photo ID with you) to enter the museum.
Other Tips for Visiting the Hermitage Museum
If you would like to take a guided tour of the museum, check for tour times in advance with the Tour Bureau of the Hermitage. The museum has pre-scheduled tours in many different languages. While a tour is not required for a general visit to the museum, it is obligatory if you wish to view the Treasure Gallery.
Also keep in mind that the State Hermitage Museum sometimes makes rooms unavailable to the public for maintenance. If you are concerned about missing something you had hoped to see, you can check for this information on the Hermitage's website schedule of closings. The website also offers a calendar of events and exhibitions which may help you plan your visit.
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I just posted last night about Sodom and Gomorrah and meteorites. Please I am not saying that Russia is a sinful nation or lacks righteousness, but something happened today.
Could we get hit?? On a bigger scale? My prayers go to the ones hurt.
Imagine that even 99.999999999% does not guarantee certainty. If the world of science with today's technology can't be certain of their own discoveries or words, then this opens the door to say 'there most be a supreme entity waiting to be unveiled.' Or at least one word(world) superior to us.
Over the last few months you may have noticed the phrase "Higgs-like," rather than "Higgs-boson." This is because CERN and the scientific community can't be certain that they've actually found the Higgs-boson.
It has taken 13.7 billion years for us to have this conversation. The subject least talked about is the one doing the observing. Consider yourself as a possibility of 99.9999999% as being the answer. Follow the link and read what cern is saying. Cern. Listen to this old video.


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The goal of the Firewall Centers is to keep students focused on academics. Meet Angelo Defrank, who was typical of most middle school students. He had trouble focusing on school. His mother enrolled him in a Firewall Center at his school, however, and everything changed. Find out how he learned to make good grades and go on to study – with scholarships – at Broward College. Also listen to Firewall Executive Director Andy Fernandez talk about how the tragic drug-related death of a 13-year old girl caused him to take action and prevent other young people from taking the wrong path in life. Currently serving nearly 150 students, Firewall Centers will grow to help more than 300 middle and high schoolers by next year with plans to expand to at least 1,000 students within five years. To find a way you can make a difference, call 954-252-0838, or visit their web site here to donate online or volunteer. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: The Firewall Centers 12/23/12
Broward League of Cities
Our special guests this week are two dedicated political leaders who donate their time to support Broward County League of Cities, a non-partisan, non-profit organization representing the 31 municipal governments, plus more than 80 associate government, nonprofit and business organizations within Broward County. City of Fort Lauderdale Commissioner Bobby Dubose serves as president of the organization and has focused his goal on logging 1 million volunteer hours at local municipalities. Listen as he discusses the many opportunities to give back to your local communities as a volunteer. He also talks about the League's signature programs that provide scholarship, encourage young people to pursue careers in local government and recognize eco-friendly initiatives. Senator Chris Smith talks about why he is involved in the League of Cities and how the organization allows municipalities to share ideas and solutions. For more information, call 954-357-7370, or visit their web site here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: Broward League of Cities 12/16/12
Junior Welfare Society
Seventy years ago, a group of 35 women got together to figure out to support local charities and their efforts to provide much-needed social services to the community. They formed the Junior Welfare Society, which today remains a 35-member group supporting 50 different nonprofit organizations in Broward County. Listen to Lynn Marchetto, JWS projects chair, explain how the nearly $100,000 a year raised by the organization is used to fund for families in need such expenses as electric bills, new eye glasses and automobile repairs. As a 100 percent volunteer organization, all monies raised goes directly back into the community. One charity supported by JWS is Jack and Jill Children's Center in Fort Lauderdale. Executive Director Shannon Prohaszka explains how important the JWS is to her organization in providing "extras" for customers. Liz Caldwell brings the message home with specifics on how to make donations to JWS and support the existing program. For more information, visit their web site here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: Junior Welfare Society 12/09/12
Youth Automotive Training Center
Gabby Stewart was destined to be a short order cook the rest of her life until someone told her about the Youth Automotive Training Center (YATC) in Deerfield Beach. She always loved working on cars with her dad and was thrilled by the opportunity to pursue this hobby as a career. Listen to her tell about her experience as a student at YATC. Executive Director Terry Routley offers insight into the organization, which was founded by Jim Moran in 1984, and how it provides a wide range of services to disadvantaged youth. Free tuition, counseling, GED support, college scholarships, daily meals and uniforms are among the benefits offered to YATC students. For more information on how to support the school or hire their graduates call 954-428-0909, or visit their web site here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: Youth Automotive Training Center 11/18/12
South Florida Wildlife Center
South Florida is home to one of the largest wildlife trauma hospitals and rehabilitation facilities in the nation, caring for more than 12,000 animals every year. Listen to Sherry Schlueter, executive director of the South Florida Wildlife Center, an affiliate of The Humane Society of the United States, talk about the organization's mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release native wildlife that has been harmed or displaced and to educate the public toward coexistence with all animals. Jerry Madden, one of the SFWC's 600 volunteers, describes why he spends part of every day there. Find out how you can support this worthy organization, by listening to Diane Shawcross, senior director of development, as she describes what makes this state-of-the-art surgical and treatment center such a vital part of our tri-county culture. For more information, call 954.524.4302, or visit their website here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: South Florida Wildlife Center 11/11/12
Just when we thought resources to support the people in need in our community were impossibly scarce, one organization has figured out a way to tap into an existing abundance of support. Family Promise is a national network that brings together congregations of all faiths to help homeless families. Tune in to hear Rhonda Clinton, the executive director of the North/Central Palm Beach County chapter, to find out how they do it. Listen to the story of Begel St. Juste, who found out firsthand what a difference this organization can make. Family Promise helped him and his two sons get back on their feet. Volunteer Board Chair Peter Jones explains how you can help by joining the $360 Club (only a dollar a day). For further information on how to get your congregation involved, volunteer or make a donation, call 561-318-8864, or visit them online at their website here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: Family Promise 11/04/12
The thought of a child being abused is an unbearable thought, yet hundreds of children in our community have been removed from their homes due to abusive situations. Luckily, a private, not-for-profit organization called ChildNet is focused on providing safety and stability to abused children as well as young people who have aged out of the foster care system. The organization oversees services in both Broward and Palm Beach Counties under contract with the state of Florida. Listen as President and CEO of ChildNet Emilio Benitez explains the services and tremendous strides they've made in creating a more comfortable and efficient support system. Also hear from Sarah Thomas, who has grown from foster kid to ChildNet board member and future educator in the Broward School District. Larry Rein, the new executive director of ChildNet Palm Beach, rounds out the show with an enthusiastic pitch for financial support as well as foster parenting, an important need in both counties. For information about how to become a foster parent, call the recruitment hotline at 954-414-6001 in Broward, or 561-352-2501 in Palm Beach, or visit their web site here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: ChildNet 10/14/12
Island City Stage
Imagine an intimate theatre where you can enjoy a New York-level stage production while reclining in a soft chair and sipping a glass of wine. The Island City Stage in Fort Lauderdale offers that homelike setting and more. With only 56 seats, this new community theatre offers an LBGT flavor that is open to anyone who enjoys edgy entertainment and high caliber acting. Listen as Artistic Director Andy Rogow and Resident Director Michael Leeds, both of whom bring New York experience to South Florida, discuss this exciting new venture and their plans to grow the Island City Stage. Their success depends on community support, so call 954-600-7113, or visit their web site here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: Island City Stage 10/07/12
PACE Center for Girls – Broward Chapter
In 1992, Aggie Pappas, executive director of PACE Broward, and her then-volunteer Judy Joffe, met on card tables to plan events to support the program for girls, ages 12 to 18, whose needs were not met in traditional school environments. Listen to find out how Aggie has grow the program into a beautiful campus in Wilton Manors, where middle and high school age girls can learn academic and life skills. Identified as "dependent, truant, runaway, delinquent, or in need of academic skills," the PACE girls receive the help they need to be successful. Judy talks about her more than 15-year reign as a volunteer and board member and how she involves her colleagues at NCCI in fundraising efforts to support PACE. To find out more, call 954-561-6939, or visit their web site here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: Pace Center Broward 09/23/12
The Hanley Center
Baby Boomers are o ne of the fast growing groups of people suffering from addiction diseases, according to John Dyben, the executive director of treatment services at the West Palm Beach-based Hanley Center. Now part of the national Caron Treatment Centers network, the facility prides itself on individualized treatment based on age and gender, says Dyben. Listen as he and his colleague Juan Harris, program director, Center for Older Adult Recovery, talk about the "accidental addicts" who unwittingly get hooked on prescription medications. They also describe the treatment options available for adolescents through seniors. Rachel Docekal, CEO of the Hanley Center Foundation, describes how scholarships help individuals, who would not otherwise be able to experience the Hanley Center, get the help they need. For more information on how to support the organization's treatment and prevention education programs, call 1-800-4-Hanley, the Foundation directly at 561-841-1211, or visit their web site here. To listen to the program in a new window, click here: Hanley Center 09/09/12
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New images of the distant Ultima Thule object have surprised scientists
One lobe looks kind of like an oddly shaped "walnut", the agency said, while the other side looks like more a "pancake". The image to the left is an "average" of ten images taken by the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager; the crescent is blurred in the raw frames because a relatively long exposure time was used during this rapid scan to boost the camera's signal level.
When NASA's New Horizons spacecraft zoomed by the twin space rocks known collectively as Ultima Thule earlier this year, the images it sent back seemed to show a "space snowman" in all its glory.
The newly released images brought crucial data to the scientists who strung 14 of these images into a short departure movie.
"While the very nature of a fast flyby in some ways limits how well we can determine the true shape of Ultima Thule, the new results clearly show that Ultima and Thule are much flatter than originally believed, and much flatter than expected", said Hal Weaver, New Horizons project scientist from the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory.
New Horizons may have moved on from Ultima Thule, but it still has plenty of images stored in its robotic brain. "We've never seen something like this orbiting the Sun", he added. They were also taken from a different angle than the previous approach photos, revealing the crucial information of Ultima Thule's actual shape.
Scientists estimate Ultima Thule is about 19 miles long; its dual sections measuring 12 miles across ("Ultima") and nine miles across ("Thule").
More news: Miami police release video showing woman possibly being abducted
What initially looked like an upside-down two-ball anthropomorphic snow sculpture floating in space is actually a "contact binary": two stars whose components are so close they touch or merge. New data sent back to Earth has meant they'll need to rework our understanding about the shape of 2014 MU69 (aka Ultima Thule).
"This really is an incredible image sequence, taken by a spacecraft exploring a small world 4bn miles away from Earth", said the mission's principal investigator, Alan Stern.
'Nothing quite like this has ever been captured in imagery'. The images reveal an outline of the "hidden" portion of the Ultima Thule that was not illuminated by the Sun as the spacecraft zipped by, but can be "traced out" because it blocked the view to background stars also in the image. The central frame of this sequence was taken on January 1 at 05:42:42 UT (12:42 a.m. EST), when New Horizons was 5,494 miles (8,862 kilometers) beyond Ultima Thule, some 4.1 billion miles (6.6 billion kilometers) from Earth.
New Horizons is already 32 million miles (52 million kilometers) beyond Ultima Thule. Ultima Thule's shape is definitely unique so far in the solar system and its origins could, in turn, refine or change theories about the origin of the solar system itself.
As New Horizons beams more images through the solar system, we'll nearly certainly continue seeing weird, unprecedented stuff.
The primitive world was "born" this way, and did not evolve or deform through external processes to take on the odd shape, the team explains.
Republicans mock Green New Deal: 'It's loony'
It also moves climate change into the spotlight as the USA heads toward the 2020 presidential election. Hockett said Ocasio-Cortez does not want to ban airplanes or pay people " unwilling to work ".
Newborn baby girl stuck in stormwater drain rescued
McKenzie said police are on the scene to investigate the circumstances that lead to baby being in the drain. She was examined and rushed to a waiting helicopter before being taken to a nearby hospital for care.
This Zion Williamson Block Is The Most Offensive Thing You'll Ever See
By the time he got it off, Williamson came flying at him and knocked the shot several rows deep, one of his three blocks. The No. 3 Cavaliers (20-2, 8-2 ACC) were the last team against which anyone would figure to shake a 3-point funk.
'It's like Indira has come back': Priyanka Gandhi Vadra makes political debut
Congress workers are planning a roadshow when the three leaders travel from the airport to the party's state headquarters. From 21 seats in the 2009 general election in Uttar Pradesh, Congress' tally fell to just two in 2014.
Soundarya Rajnikanth ties the knot with Vishagan Vanangamudi
Apart from him, actors like Prabhu, Aditi Rao Hydari, Andrea Jeremiah and Manjima Mohan also came to wish Soundarya and Vishagan. In the clip, he is seen dancing his heart out to the superhit track " Oruvan Oruvan Mudhalali " from the film Muthu .
Trump Adviser Stone to Judge: I Don't Need Gag Order
And she's had no proceedings to handle yet in the Russian hacking case, since the Russian defendants have not been arrested. Jackson was assigned Stone's case because of its relation to the hacking case in which she also presides.
Jewish Democrats to Pelosi: Denounce Rep. Ilhan Omar over 'anti-Semitic' tweets
However, Omar has defended her views on Israel, saying she finds it "exciting" that her views are sparking debate. This article was written by _, a reporter for The Washington Post.
Google Maps Augmented Reality Feature Testing Commences For Selected Users
A traditional map will still be shown at the bottom of your screen so you can have a bird's eye view of where you're headed. With AR Mode in Google Maps , you simply hold your phone up as the camera gets to work recognizing your surroundings.
Leicester striker Jamie Vardy misses penalty immediately after coming on as substitute
Leicester have lost four of their last five league games, increasing the pressure on under-fire boss Claude Puel . Tottenham Hotspur defeated Leicester City 3-1 to boost their Premier League title bid on Sunday afternoon.
Brad Pitt spotted at ex-wife Jennifer Aniston's 50th birthday
However, Pitt was spotted arriving at the party wearing a flat cap, making it hard to make out if it was him. Katy Perry , Courteney Cox , Sara Foster , Orlando Bloom , and others are featured in the photos.
Princess Ubolratana disqualified from list of candidates for PM
Before the withdrawal, Paiboon sent a letter to the Election Commission to request suspension of her nomination. She returned to Thailand in the late 1990s after getting a divorce.
USA envoy denies Taliban claim on foreign troop withdrawal
The Afghans, he asserted, must sit across the table with each other and come to an agreement about their future of their country. However, he emphasized that "a lot of work" still remains to be done to reach to a peace deal with the Taliban.
Scotland suffer Wilson injury blow after Ireland 6 Nations defeat
Coach Joe Schmidt believed Sexton will be available for the next match at Italy on February 24. "I'm so proud of the players with the way they played and the effort they put in", he said.
Chelsea legend Harris: Sarri has one month
The power play was warmly greeted by most right-minded fans on social media as an expert example of the football rustle. Aguero should have doubled the lead nearly immediately but remarkably missed from close range.
Emery applauds Iwobi attitude but wants further improvement
Arsenal haven't kept a clean sheet on the road in the league all season, although when Emery was questioned about this, he didn't seem phased.
'Acting' on world stage as Pentagon's Shanahan makes debut
The Taliban have put out contradictory information on what timeline the United States has agreed to in any potential withdrawal. The death toll of US service members in Afghanistan has surpassed 2,400 since the United States invaded the country in 2001.
Remote Russian region `scared' of polar bear `invasion'
People are "afraid to go outside" and "daily life is in turmoil", said deputy head of the local administration, Aleksandr Minayev. There were cases of wild animals' aggression when they attacked people and entered residential buildings and offices.
Methanol-laced bootleg liquor kills at least 39 in India
But the current death toll is believed to be the deadliest outbreak since a similar case killed 172 in West Bengal in 2011. They seized more than 2,000 pints of tainted liquor in raids.
Ariana Grande vents upset over Mac Miller's posthumous Grammys loss
While that might be good news for her fans, supporters of Mac Miller weren't happy, including his ex-girlfriend Ariana Grande . Watch her speech below! In a not so typical speech, she joked her nerves were so bad "maybe I need to start smoking w**d".
Refugee footballer will not be extradited to Bahrain
Bahrain footballer Hakeem al-Araibi is brought to the Criminal Court in Bangkok on Feb 4 for an extradition request from Bahrain. Bahrain has now dropped an extradition request made to Thailand, paving the way for Al-Araibi to return to Australia.
Stormi Webster Celebrates 1st Birthday with 'StormiWorld' Party
Kylie's parents, Kris Jenner and Caitlyn Jenner , and sisters Khloé and Kourtney were also in attendance. We can't wait to see what Kylie pulls out of the bag when Stormi celebrates her birthday next year.
Herrera has quietly become crucial to Solskjaer's Manchester United vision
Because, going into every game thinking they can win it has not been the most conspicuous of aims since Sir Alex Ferguson retired. United are a point clear of Chelsea and Arsenal , and nine points behind third-placed Tottenham after 26 Premier League matches.
Tanushree Dutta backs Kangana Ranaut, says she is 'bonafide A++ list actress'
The Manikarnika actress is being praised for her performance in the film as well as her outspoken nature. Kangana had recently complained that certain members of the film industry have ganged up against her.
James Brokenshire says Commons will have chance to block no-deal Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May is set to ask MPs for more time to negotiate changes to the Irish border backstop with European Union leaders.
First 'Aladdin' TV Spot Reveals Will Smith as Genie
And I say this as someone who's been an ardent defender of Ritchie's last couple of fun-filled blockbusters. I think it'll stand out as unique even in the Disney world. " Aladdin " hits theatres on May 24 .
Adesanya beats Silva to keep unbeaten record
Subscribe to my podcast State of Combat with Brian Campbell where we break down everything you need to know in the Octagon . With a record of 20 wins from 24 bouts, Kiwi-born Sydney-based star Whittaker hasn't been beaten in five years.
Dolly Parton Shines in All-Star Tribute to Her at 2019 Grammys
Friday's gala raised 6.7 million US dollars for MusiCares , Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow told the audience. Numerous musicians who performed with Parton on Sunday night were also at Friday's ceremony.
Venezuelan doctors demand government allow humanitarian aid
Maduro is refusing to step down or call for a new election, accusing the USA of orchestrating a coup attempt. Maduro has said the US help is part of a plot to overthrow his government and said Venezuela doesn't need it.
Michelle Obama makes surprise Grammy Award appearance
The ladies appeared on stage to talk about the important role that music had played in their lives. "But here's what I know". The rest of the night's surprises had more to do with losses and wins than presidential appearances.
Fitbit has a new tracker, but it's prescription-only
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Steve Newman, the Senate's pro tem, serve as both a voting senator and temporary lieutenant governor. "And again talking to a lot of friends that has come crystal clear to me this week".
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Last year, Villa, who gave up a child for adoption, opted to make a pro-life statement with her gown. Villa is no stranger to shocking the crowds at the Grammys.
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Gallery: Rampant City hit Chelsea for six
Pep Guardiola believes the key to Manchester City's relentlessness lies in suffocating his own players with expectation. Chelsea's César Azpilicueta is one of the best and most adaptable defenders in the Premier League .
Police prevent French yellow vests crossing into Italy
One witness who filmed the incident, 21-year-old Cyprien Royer, said it had been caused by a flash-ball grenade fired by police to disperse the crowd.


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Drop Squad was a movie released in 1994. It was a political satire about an underground militant group that kidnaps and re-educates African Americans who have compromised their blackness or have done something that seemingly marks them as a sell-out. The plot centers around the kidnapping and deprogramming of an ad exec producing advertising programs that belittled Black people, particularly women. He was blinded by his success and his acceptance amongst his white colleagues, and it took an enormous amount of deprogramming to get him to see the error of his ways.
For the past six months, the entire nation has been fixed on the Senate race in Georgia. The candidates in that race were Rev. Raphael Warnock – a Morehouse Graduate and the Pastor of the iconic Ebenezer Baptist Church, and Herschel Walker – The University of Georgia Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL legend. From the onset, this matchup had the makings of a barn burner, pitting a candidate anchored in the black community of Atlanta against a Black man who is running on the Republican ticket in a racially sensitive State. It didn't take long for us all to realize that this political contest would be interesting, to say the least. On May 26, 2022, just two days after winning the Republican Primary in Georgia by 50 points, Walker spoke on the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting. He said the federal government should launch "a department that can look at young men, that's looking at women, that's looking at their social media."
Now, all of us who watched him say that knew it didn't make any sense. But, once offers the benefit of the doubt, right? Just weeks later, though, Walker was accused of saying that he worked in law enforcement. He did not work in law enforcement. He has in the past given motivational speeches to law enforcement organizations, but he was a football player, not a cop. Weeks after that came news that he had more children than he stated and that he doesn't have contact with those children. Then came the news about the abortions he paid for and coerced multiple women to have. Walker, by the way, is a staunch Pro-Life advocate who believes abortion should be illegal.
Over and over again, this Black man made a public mockery of himself. And yet somehow, on Election night in November, he won enough votes to force a run-off election. In a state with over 7 million registered voters, almost 2 million thought Herschel Walker would make a better Senator than Rev. Warnock. Even after the indictments of his character and his apparent issues with expressing coherent thought, 48.5 percent of the voters chose him.
And what did he do during the extended campaigning for the run-off? He double-downed on stupidity. At one rally, he opined about the powers of vampires and werewolves, deciding in his speech that he'd rather be a werewolf (He was right, by the way. I, also, would rather be a werewolf than a vampire.) And then, at a campaign rally that took place just a week before the run-off election, Walker said, "The other day, they called me a coon. I'm from the country; if you know anything about a coon — it's one of the smartest animals out there."
A Black man running on the Republican ticket in a racially tense State, a Black man whose campaign was by and large funded by White men, a Black man that had been proven to be an absent father, a manipulator of women, an outright liar and someone who clearly doesn't have it all upstairs, that man spoke of being called a coon and accepting it as such.
At this point, it became clear to many that Herschel Walker, and his entire campaign, was a complete affront to the dignity of Black folk. There could be no reconciliation with him, no come-to-Jesus moment, no apology and acceptance. Herschel Walker is a disgrace to his people and should be shunned forever. He is no longer invited to the barbecue.
The run-off took place this past Tuesday. Rev. Warnock won. But 1,719,387 citizens of Georgia voted for Herschel. They wanted him to represent Georgia, but in a very real sense, they wanted him to represent us.
If there were a Drop Squad, Herschel would be tied up and thrown in the van.
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Management Masters: 5 Trailblazers in Performance Management and How to Apply Their Wins
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Six months following the publication of our first PM Watch, scores of organizations have done away with the annual review, rankings and ratings.
Numerical systems for performance management boil the progress of people your company's greatest asset down to a number.
This is why I predict that by early 2017, 50 percent of the Fortune 500 businesses will kill annual rankings, driven and trade them in for performance development processes to support frequent feedback, agility, transparency, and coaching across the workforce.
In recent months, a growing number of organizations have made it a point to reveal their new performance management and development processes and their progressive thinking behind a fresh methodology.
These innovators are outpacing the competition by investing in their own talent. They're collectively prioritizing regular performance feedback and transparency by adopting new practices that keep up with the speed of work. Keep your eyes on these five in the coming months:
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1. Morgan Stanley
The Wall Street financial firm has been using a numerical rating scale for employees for years, but in recent weeks, went public with its new idea to evaluate employees with adjectives. According to Morgan Stanley's global head of talent management, Peg Sullivan, in a recent New York Times article, this switch from numbers to adjectives is "about giving people more information and something they can do more with. It's more candid and memorable." Doing away with rankings and ratings and taking a more holistic approach allows Morgan Stanley to give its employees more direct feedback and take a holistic approach to developing workers.
2. Goldman Sachs
Morgan Stanley's biggest competitor, Goldman Sachs, listened to its employees before making the call to abandon its old rating and rankings system. In an internal survey, Goldman Sachs employees requested more frequent and constructive feedback. Josh Bersin, HR industry expert, and principal at Deloitte, points out that giving employees numerical ratings means they're stuck with the number for an entire year.
This label doesn't convey how they improve and doesn't take into account a variety of outside factors, a process that can be entirely de-motivating for employees. As Goldman Sachs managers communicate more frequently and regularly with employees, it will be easier to focus on improving employee's future work instead of dwelling in the past.
Adobe has been implementing frequent check-ins and regular feedback between managers and employees for enough time to see an impact by the numbers. Adobe's SVP for People and Places Donna Morris has gone on record to say the company has experienced 30 percent less employee turnover with a frequent check-in program, and involuntary departures have increased by 50 percent because the new system "requires executives and managers to have regular tough discussions with employees who are struggling with performance issues rather than putting them off until the next performance review cycle comes around."
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4. Ryan
Global tax firm Ryan has become a poster child for work-life integration for employees because its managers and employees work so closely together to develop specific goals and performance metrics. They've taken a non-traditional approach to performance management by utilizing an exorbitant amount of transparency, communication and workplace conversation to always stay aligned. This allows a large level of trust between managers and employees, and employees focus on the work that matters most.
5. General Electric
GE was previously known for having one of the toughest performance review processes, complete with rankings, ratings and a bell curve that effectively helped the company let go of low-performers. They are now a great example of the possibility of cultural change, as they overhaul their performance management process. According to Quartz, GE is experimenting with replacing once-a-year formal review with more frequent conversations and an internal mobile app that supports manager and peer feedback.
What Can We Learn From These Trend-Setters?
The difference between the organizations driving change, like the five listed above, and those remaining stagnant is their investment in performance development. There's one thing these five trailblazers have in common: they're having frequent performance conversations, and they are fostering an environment that allows employees and managers to communicate effectively.
In each of these cases, the organization is threading regular conversations between managers and employees into their performance management processes. It's these performance conversations that drive alignment, motivation and engagement among workers.
As priorities shift and the pace of work continues to accelerate business owners should place greater emphasis on individualized feedback and regular check-ins between managers and employees. Performance development starts with empowering managers and employees to converse regularly. Here are three easy ways business owners can get started today:
Go for the goals
Goal-setting has been used as a method for achievement by businesses and individuals for years, but actually formalizing it at work will create a baseline for progress and improvement. Employees are looking for opportunities for learning and growth, and goal-setting helps them align their objectives to bigger company priorities. Setting, achieving and reflecting on goals should all be points of discussion between managers and employees, to keep conversations focused on employee growth.
Goal setting has its perks for business owners too according to a Bersin by Deloitte report, companies that have their employees revise or review their goals on a monthly basis are 50 percent more likely to score in the top quartile of business performance, yet only nine percent of respondents do.
Empower managers
Middle managers are big drivers of performance conversations across your organization. MIT researcher Donald Sull found that only 55 percent of middle managers can name any of their company's top five priorities and fewer than one-third of senior executives' direct reports clearly understand the connections between corporate priorities.
When managers understand the connections between the goals they set for themselves and for those they manage, and how they play into the long-term business objectives, it allows the entire organization to stay aligned and function more cohesively.
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We can talk about performance development and conversations all day, but how do business owners and managers actually go about implementing it? I've found that conversations typically fall into five categories: goal planning and reflection, progress updates, manager-led coaching, upward feedback and career growth. For more information on using these types of conversations for performance development, check out this guide.
People are always going to be your most important asset. Investing in better performance development tactics and strategies will ensure they stay happy, and aligned with your company goals.
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Kris Duggan is the founder and CEO of BetterWorks, enterprise software for easily managing collaborative goals and ongoing performance conversations. Duggan believes technology should help people reach their full potential at work and has led his team in building a business operating system to help high performing companies align and engage their teams, execute more effectively and ultimately become more successful. Prior to BetterWorks, Duggan was the founding CEO of Badgeville, where he led the company from its bootstrap phase to become a fast-growing enterprise software company and trailblazer in the employee engagement industry. Duggan is an adjunct professor at Singularity University and Alchemist Accelerator, and has served as an advisor to high-growth companies in the Bay area including Palantir and RelateIQ.
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De 24 uur van Le Mans 1939 was de 16e editie van deze endurancerace. De race werd verreden op 17 en 18 juni 1939 op het Circuit de la Sarthe nabij Le Mans, Frankrijk. Het was de laatste keer dat de race werd georganiseerd voordat de Tweede Wereldoorlog uitbrak.

De race werd gewonnen door de Jean-Pierre Wimille #1 van Jean-Pierre Wimille en Pierre Veyron. Wimille behaalde zijn tweede Le Mans-overwinning, terwijl Veyron zijn enige zege behaalde. De 3.0-klasse werd gewonnen door de Ecurie Walter Watney #21 van Louis Gérard en Georges Monneret. De 5.0-klasse werd gewonnen door de Lagonda Ltd. #5 van Arthur Dobson en Charles Brackenbury. De 2.0-klasse werd gewonnen door de BMW #26 van Max zu Schaumburg-Lippe en Fritz Hans Wenscher. De 1.1-klasse werd gewonnen door de Gordini #39 van Amédée Gordini en José Scaron. De 1.5-klasse werd gewonnen door de Ecurie Lapin Blanc #32 van Peter Clark en Marcus Chambers. De 750-klasse werd gewonnen door de Gordini #48 van Adrien Alin en Albert Alin.

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For The First Time, A Man From Chennai Was Arrested Not For Sending, But Receiving A WhatsApp Message
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Over the last couple of months, sending WhatsApp messages have landed many in trouble. This time, a man from Chennai was arrested for receiving an apparent 'anti-national' message.
Tadikala Akabar Saleem, 36, was arrested last week at the Chennai airport. Saleem had gone to pick up a friend who was arriving from Gulf but became a suspicion in the eyes of the cops when they saw him receiving 1.169 kgs of gold that his friend was carrying on a flight from Dubai to Chennai.
His phone was snatched by the custom officials to investigate whether he was abetting smuggling.
The airport police found a photo of a woman stomping on the Quran with her foot, and a few voice messages that Saleem was sent on a WhatsApp group.
One of the voice messages allegedly said, "We must assemble at Jantar Mantar to register our protest against people who disrespect the Quran." They immediately arrested Saleem.
The message was considered as "anti-national" and Saleem was booked under Section 124A of the IPC – sedition.
Later, the magistrate court said that there was no material evidence to prove any anti-national activity and therefore, Saleem was released.
However, police told India Today that it will continue to investigate as the case was "referred to by the customs department."
"You know, what they want to do is teach a lesson to other religions. That's what they are trying to say. Why do they want to assemble in a group? It is to go against the government. It is anti-national," a police official told The Wire.
This is not the first time someone has been arrested over a WhatsApp message. But this is probably the first time someone's been arrested not for sending, but receiving a message.
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"An old man saw a scorpion drowning and decided to pull it out from the water. He calmly extended his hand to reach the creature. When he did, the scorpion stung him. With the effect of the pain, the old man let go of the creature and it fell back into the water. The man, realizing that the scorpion was drowning again, got back up and tried to rescue it but then again it stung him. He let go of it again.
So the man thought for a while and used a leaf from a nearby tree and pulled the scorpion out from the water and saved it's life.
Have you heard the story of the Scorpion and the Frog? Check that out as well. Both are interesting lessons to think about though.
Fun Fact (Random Contradicting Google Sources): Scorpions can hold their breath for 2-6 days under water.


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This is a 27" x 41" one-sheet poster for the 1972 John Guillermin film Skyjacked based on the 1970 David Harper novel Hijacked, screenplay by Stanley R. Greenberg and starring Charlton Heston as Captain Henry O'Hara. Plot summary: A Vietnam veteran named Sergeant Jerome K. Weber [James Brolin] hijacks a passenger aircraft, diverts it from its Minneapolis route to Anchorage Alaska and demands to be flown to Moscow.
This is a 27" x 41" US one-sheet poster for the 1976 Douglas Hickox film Sky Riders AKA Assault on th Forbidden Fortress based on a story by Hall T. Sprague and Bill McGaw, screenplay by Jack DeWitt, Stanley Mann and Garry Michael White and stawrring James Coburn as Jim McCabe. Plot summary: Ellen Bracken, [Susannah York] the wife of international industrialist Jonas Bracken, [Robert Culp] are kidnapped from their home in Athens Greece by a revolutionary terrorist group and taken to an abandoned monastery on a remote island. Ellen's ex-husband Jim McCabe hires a team of professional hang gliders to mount a rescue attempt.
This is an 11" x 14" undated rerelease US lobby card for the 1947 Robert Stevenson film Sins of Madeleine AKA Dishonored Lady based on the 1930 play Dishonored Lady by Edward Sheldon and Margaret Ayer, screenplay by Edmund H. North and starring Hedy Lamarr as Madeleine Damien. Plot summary: Madeleine Damien is a fashion editor at a slick Manhattan magazine called Boulevard. The pressures of work cause her to attempt suicide, after which she seeks the help of a psychiatrist. On his advice she quits her job, moves into a smaller flat, adopts a new identity, takes up new interests and acquires new friends.
This is a 16.5" x 12.5" Mexican lobby card for the 1948 George Archainbaud film Sinister Journey AKA Two Gun Territory AKA Jornada Sangrienta based on characters by Clarence E. Mulford, screenplay by Doris Schroeder and starring William Boyd as Hopalong Cassidy. Plot summary: Lee Garvin [John Kellogg] is falsely accused of killing railroad executive Tom Smith [Stanley Andrews]. Hoppy knows Lee is innocent and has a plan to clear his name.
This is a 14" x 22" Belgian poster for the 1963 Stanley Donen film Charade based on story by Mark Behm and Peter Stone, screenplay by Peter Stone and starring Audrey Hepburn as Regina Lampert. Plot summary: After a World War II OSS operation Regina Lampert returns from vacation to her Paris apartment to find that her husband is dead, her apartment is empty and a CIA administrator and three other men are trying to locate $250,000 in gold they think her late husband stole during the failed operation before he died. They believe it is in her possession. Reggie falls in love with a man [Carey Grant] she met on vacation at a ski resort whose identity keeps changing and who has followed her to Paris.
This is a 13.5" x 21.5" Belgian poster designed by Paul Jamin for the 1968 Terence Fisher Hammer Production film The Devil Rides Out AKA The Devil's Bride based on the 1934 Dennis Wheatley novel The Devil Rides Out with screenplay by Richard Matheson and starring Christopher Lee as Nicholas, Duc de Richeleau. Plot summary: In 1929 in south England investigating the strange behavior of a friend's son, Nicholas Duc de Richleau, an expert on esoteric doctrine, determines that Simon Aaron [Patrick Mower] is involved with black magic and the occult. With the help of Rex Van Ryn [Leon Greene] Richleau rescues Simon and another young initiate named Tanith Carlisle [Nike Arrighi] from a death-worshipping cult. The rescue event disrupts a ritual on Salisbury Plain at which the Devil himself makes an appearance as the Goat of Mendes. Afterwards the rescue party is followed by the occult group's leader Mocata [Charles Gray], who has a psychic connection to the two initiates. He later conjures the angel of death in a series of nighttime black magic attacks. Richleau repels the angel, but it kills Tanith and kidnaps Peggy Eaton, [Rosalyn Landor] a young girl living with her parents in the home where they have taken refuge.
This is a 14.5" x 21.5" Belgian poster designed by Vanni Tealdi and Rene Ferracci for the 1975 L. Q. Jones film A Boy and His Dog based on the 1966 novella by Harlan Ellison, screenplay by L.Q. Jones and starring Don Johnson as Vic. Plot summary: After World War IV in what was once the southwestern US, Vic forages the devastated post-apocalyptic landscape for food and women with the help of his brilliant dog Blood, [voiced by Tim McIntire] with whom he communicates telephathically. He finds food for the dog, the dog finds women for him. With the help of a woman Blood has located for him named Quilla June Holmes, [Susanne Benton] Vic finds the portal to a sophisiticated underground society where life as it once existed above ground has been mechanically preserved, complete with artificial biosphere. Vic does not realize Quilla was planted as bait by agents from the underground to lure him into their world for use as a badly needed fertile male.
This is a 27" x 41" US poster for the 1958 Gene Fowler Jr. film Showdown at Boot Hill sritten by Louis Vites and starring Charles Bronson as Luke Welsh. Plot summary: Deputy Marshall Luke Welsh goes to Mound City to serve an arrest warrant on a murderer named Con Maynor [Thomas Browne Henry] and take him to St. Louis for trial. Maynor draws on the marshall and the marshall kills him. Although he was a murderer, Maynor had many friends in Mound City; the marshall has trouble finding anyone who will identify the body because people don't want him to collect a reward for killing their friend.
This is a 26.5" x 39" Turkish poster for the 1963 Ingmar Bergman 96-minute black-and-white film The Silence AKA Trystnaden written by Ingmar Bergman and starring Ingrid Thulin as Ester. This film is an important breakthrough historically for Bergman and is also seen as the third part of what is known as his Spiritual Trilogy. Plot summary: Two sisters and a ten-year-old boy named Johan [Jorgen Lindstrom] are returning home through a fictitious Central European country on the brink of war. The sisters do not understand each other or communicate well. Ester is ill and trying to work as a translator, while Johan's mother Anna [Gunnel Lindblom] is more interested in exploring and meeting people, especially men. Johan looks for other amusements, such as playful encounters with a group of Spanish dwarves residing at their hotel in a town called Timoka.
This is a 29" x 43" Argentine one-sheet poster using art by Reynold Brown for the 1956 Charles F. Haas film Showdown at Abilene based on the short story "Gunshy" by Clarence Upson Young, screenplay by Berne Giler and starring Jock Mahoney as Jim Trask. Plot summary: Jim Trask was once sheriff of Abilene until he went to fight for the Confederacy during the Civil War. When he returns he finds everyone thinks he is dead and his old friend David Mosely [Lyle Bettger] is now engaged to his old sweetheart Peggy Bigelow [Martha Hyer]. Mosely and the area's ranchers are also feuding with the local farmers over land use. Trask resumes his work as sheriff at the insistence of David Mosely. He reluctantly agrees to this because of a sense of obligation to Mosely, since he inadvertently killed his brother Tad during the war. Trask immediately begins enforcing a local law requiring visitors to turn in firearms while in Abilene. The film was remade in 1967 as Gunfight in Abilene starring Bobby Darin.
This is a 27" x 41" US one-sheet poster for the 1975 Gene Wilder film The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes Smarter Brother, written by Gene Wilder and starring Gene Wilder as Sigerson Holmes. Plot summary: In the year 1891 in London, Sigerson Holmes is jealous of his more famous older brother, whom he derisively calls "Sheer Luck Holmes"; he is looking for a chance to outdo him by solving an important case.
This film was directed by Hussein Kamal based on a story by Tharwat Abaza, with screenplay and dialogue by Sabry Ezzat; the cinematography was done by Ahmed Khorshed; it is on Ahmad Al-Hadari's 2007 list of the 100 most important Egyptian films. The poster was designed by Mohamed Hussein. Plot Summary: Atris the grandson became the image of his grandfather in cruelty, violence, tyranny and crime. He ruled the life of his village with the terror he imposed upon its inhabitants. He had loved Fouada since she was a child but she refused him after he came to resemble his grandfather in spirit and action. Atris courted Fouada and asked her father for her hand in marriage but Fouada refused the marriage. Her father feared Atris's anger, and instead of announcing her refusal of the marriage he announced her agreeent to it. Atris was overjoyed when he heard this news, but Sheikh Ibrahim incited the people against Atris and his gang, declaring that his marriage to Fouada had been cancelled. Ignoring Atris's orders, Fouada allowed water to flow into the lands of the farmers after he had denied it to them. The people defied Atris and his gang and burned his mansion while he was in it.
This is an 11" x 14" US lobby card for a 1949 rerelease of the 1935 Lansing C. Holden and Irving Pichel film She based on the 1887 novel by H. Rider Haggard with screenplay by Ruth Rose and Dudley Nichols and starring Helen Gahagan as She. The film usess elements from all of Haggard's books in this series, She, She and Allan, Ayesha, The Return of She and Wisdom's Daughter. In this story She is the "Ageless Ice Goddess," rather than the immortal queen of a slave tribe in a subterranean African kingdom. According to Wikipedia, the She in this film was the ispiration two years later for the evil queen in Walt Disney's 1937 film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Plot summary: Leo Vincey [Randolph Scott] has heard from his uncle that 500 years earlier his ancestors had visited a lost land where the secret of immortality was to be found inside a mystic fire. Vincey sets out with Tanya, [Helen Mack] the daughter of a guide, across the frozen Russian Arctic. They find a hidden civilization called Kor where She rules as immortal queen. She believes Vincey is her long-lost lover and that he is destined to rule with her after she makes him immortal.
This is a 26.5" x 38" Egyptian one-sheet poster for the 2000 John Singleton film Shaft starring Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft based on the novel by Ernest Tidyman, story by John Singleton, screenplay by Richard Price, John Singleton and Shane Salerno and starring Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft. Plot summary: New York City Police Detective John Shaft investigates the racially motivated murder of Trey Howard [Mekhi Phifer] at the hands of Walter Wade Jr., [Christian Bale] the son of a real estate tycoon. Shaft learns that Diane Palmieri [Toni Collette] has witnessed the murder, but on the trial date she is unavailabe to testify so Wade is released and goes to Switzerland. When Wade returns two years later Shaft arrests him again. When Wade is released on bail again, Shaft quits his job and takes matters into his own hands.
This is a 27" x 41" US 1979 rerelease one-sheet poster for the 1974 Roy Ward Baker film The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires reissued under the title The Seven Brothers Meet Dracula written by Don Houghton and starring Peter Cushing as Professor Lawrence Van Helsing. This film was a Hammer/Shaw Brothers production. Plot summary: In 1804 Kah, [Chan Shen] a Chinese vampire priest, goes to Transylvania and persuades Count Dracula [John Forbes-Robertson] to go to China to help the Golden Vampires recover their power. When Dracula does this he takes on the body of the Chinese vampire priest. In China, Dracula gets into a deadly fight with vampire hunter Lawrence Van Helsing.
This is a 27" x 39" Spanish poster for the 1977 Ingmar Bergman film The Serpent's Egg AKA Das Schlangenei written by Ingmar Bergman and starring Liv Ullman as Manuela Rosenberg. Plot summary: In the wake of World War I in Germany Abel Rosenberg [David Carradine] is living in poverty in the city of Berlin with his sister Manuela, a prostitute. Abel takes a job with Professor Hans Vergerus [Heinz Bennent] a week after his brother Max has committed suicide, and moves into Professor Vergerus's apartment. He is drawn into a privately-funded clinical organization engaged in sadistic experimentation testing the limits of human endurance in a variety of psychological and physical ways.
This is a 29" x 43" Argentine one-sheet poster closely derived from the design of the US poster for the 1951 Michael Gordon film The Secret of Convict Lake based on a story by Anna Hunger and Jack Pollexfen, screenplay by Oscar Saul and starring Glenn Ford as Jim Canfield. Plot summary: In 1871 Jim Canfield is in a Carson City prison after being framed and wrongly convicted of murder and robbery. In September he escapes with five other convicts and makes his way to Lake Monte Diablo, where he intends to retaliate against Rudy Schaeffer [Harry Carter] for falsely testifying against him. When he arrives he finds Rudy's fiancee Marcia Stoddard [Gene Tierney] instead and falls in love with her.


Nature guides in every building have long been a staple in a Landmark stay. A Landmarker who is a keen ornithologist recently pointed out that the older bird guides have become outdated, as the changing climate affects bird migration patterns. Thanks to a generous discount from Harper Collins we are replacing the outdated copies of Collins Bird Guides in our British Landmarks.
Harper Collins, which has been publishing its nature guide series for 70 years, is offering Landmarkers a 25% discount until 31 October on any of the guides, which encompass birds, trees, wild flowers, butterflies and fungi.
For each copy sold HarperCollins will donate £1 to support Landmark's work. Purchase them from harpercollins.co.uk and use the code LANDMARK at the checkout.


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Dropping In: DJ Martin
Interview by Nick Shields, Photos by Eduardo Sanchez
About six years ago a shaggy haired red head kid from Pennsylvania showed up at my local skatepark, Shockus Skatepark, seemingly out of nowhere and just destroyed everything in his path. That was DJ Martin and he has not slowed down since. DJ's tech ability to throw flip tricks over the hips back to back to back was mind blowing, not to mention the long list of NBD's he's since attained in the now twenty year old skatepark. He quickly earned the respect of the locals that had been skating there since their prepubescent years. Not everyone gets taken in with such respect at that park, or any park with a crew of prideful loc's, but the respect that DJ projected was reflected back at him.
Even more admirable than his talents on the board is DJ's humility. He doesn't see himself as somebody with any more talent than his peers, he just loves skateboarding. Growing up on the East Coast, shoveling snow to skate flatground in the winters, he is just grateful for the life he's built himself in San Diego. With an impressive list of local sponsors and the ability to skate year round, he's "made it" in his mind. DJ is living out his dream living in sunny California, skating next to legendary skateboarders on the regs and getting free product. He isn't someone who is always looking for the next best thing, or a better opportunity, because in his mind he's already found the holy grail. That's something I hope we can all take away from DJ, is to look at your own situation, appreciate how far you've come, be grateful for everything you DO have, and just strive to keep it pushing and have fun with your homies.
DJ didn't come to Cali for college but he recently mastered in BS Tailslides at UCSD.
How are you doin' man?
Chillin'! Just got off work, kickin' back.
Where are you working nowadays?
Hodad's! Down in Ocean Beach.
You still living in Linda Vista?
Yep, still right here next to the skatepark. This zone is tight man, been here for about two years.
That's awesome. Let's jump right into some of the basics, how old are you and how long have you been skating?
I'm twenty-five, I've been skating pretty much my whole life. I've got this photo of me when I'm like two and a half, three years old standing on a board. It's definitely always been one of those toys I've just had around. When I started getting seriously into it I was probably like eleven.
What got you to start taking it seriously?
I moved to a different town as I was just getting into it and all the kids on the street that I moved onto were already fully skating everyday. So it was natural for me to be out there with the other kids.
I grew up in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, it's about 60 miles west of Philadelphia. Farmland.
Who are you currently riding for?
Right now I've got Scarred Skateboards, Slappy's Garage skate shop, Mark Ass Trick Grip, Roughneck Hardware, Huh Bearings, Necked.co clothing streetwear, Crucial Crutches, and SliqBrix skate wax.
That's a lot!
Yeah I've got good support, it's tight! Definitely, those guys keep me rolling for sure.
They say you're known by the company you keep, well DJ is in great company on the Slappy's Garage team.
Let's talk about Slappy's Garage, how did you end up riding for them out of all the shops in SD?
I officially got on at the Chicano Park skatepark grand opening. They had a contest there, I was there cruising around and he [Jason Carney] just asked me, "Hey do you wanna skate for the shop?" I was like, "Pshhh, yeah Jason, legend!"
That's rad, what's it like over there? It seems like a pretty tight-knit crew around that shop.
Yeah it's definitely a good group of dudes who are about the shop and hold it down tight. It's cool to be a part of, we just did the video at the beginning of [2019]. It's a good vibe over there, they're holding it down.
That's good man! It seems like retail stores are dying out right now, because of online shopping. How important, do you think, is a local skateshop to a skateboard community?
Yeah it's the keystone to the skate community for sure! You need a shop to go to and talk to people about skating, and if you have questions. You can buy stuff on the internet but you gotta know what you're looking for, I don't even know what I'm looking for! I need to be in there like, "What's the difference between a conical and a conical full?" [laughs] You know what I mean?
Skate shops are very important! I don't think they're going anywhere anytime soon. It's definitely getting harder but the people who are working to keep them open are doing it for the love, not for the cash.
"What's the difference between a conical and a conical full?"
Amen. Bringing it back to sponsors, when did you first start getting hooked up for skateboarding?
Shortly after I moved to California. That was seven years ago.
What brought you out to California?
I had a couple homies that moved out here. Once they got settled and were like "Come out!" I had to jump at the opportunity.
Is that the dream for a lot of east coast skaters, to move out to Cali?
Yeah it's definitely a dream, it's almost unachievable. You're so far separated from all that, it doesn't even seem real. California is just a place you see in the movies. The opportunity led me out to Cali, I don't know if I would've done it by myself you know?
I've never been to PA but I don't imagine they have skate spots with a postcard view like this one. Feeble to fakie.
When you moved out here was it your goal to pursue skateboarding?
Not really, when I moved out here I was just trying to get out of Pennsylvania. I was just working a shitty job and I wasn't doing anything with my life, I was just burning out after high school. Then that opportunity came up and I was like, "Well there's gotta be something out in California for me." So I just packed up and dipped.
As soon I got here I was like "I'm gonna go get a board and check out the skatepark." It's kinda just been that ever since.
Who were the first people you met and started skating with when you moved here?
So, I moved straight onto Voltaire in Ocean Beach, I lived like a block from the skatepark. So all those dudes going there every day like Lefty, Micah [Christina], & all the older heads. That OB crew was the first people I was skating with.
It seemed like you and Mikey [Morris] were accepted into the crew pretty quickly.
Yeah Mikey is rad. We just love skating, that's all we're doing, you know? We're just trying to have fun and everybody else is trying to have fun, so it's easy to have fun together.
Did you and Mikey grow up in the same town?
Yep! I grew up with Mikey, he's a couple years older than me so by the time I started skating he had already been doing it for a few years. He's always been the good kid I looked up to.
How did you get so fucking good at skateboarding?
[Laughs] Fuck man, I suck! I think it's just that I didn't necessarily have the best childhood or situation growing up so I think a lot of it was just getting away from home. Being out in the streets and with my friends, all I wanted to do was that. It's just the time put into it really, I remember skating flatground for years by myself when my friends quit, or winter time, or whatever. That's all I'd want to do, that's still all I want to do.
That's definitely a commonality amongst skaters, that a lot of us had a rough home life and we used skateboarding to get out of the house.
Yeah I feel like it takes some freedom to be able to do that young, to just roam the city with your friends at an early age. So you're right, a lot of skaters probably didn't have the structure to tell your kid not to run away to the city and spend all day riding buses around and breaking people's property and shit [laughs]. It's a pretty rebellious sport I'd say.
Skating didn't just get him out of the house it got him onto the house. Natas Spin?
Being able to do it by myself is what attracted me to it as well, you don't need a team to go out and play skateboarding.
Yeah exactly, it's accessible. You can just go outside and do it, there's no field you gotta go to or team you've got to meet up with.
"..there's no field you gotta go to or team you've got to meet up with."
In your video parts we can see that you are a pretty well rounded skater, how did you develop such versatility in terrain that you're able to skate and your bag of tricks?
That just comes from skating what was in front of me the whole time. I came from a small town so we didn't have much, a tiny little skatepark and some loading docks. I'd mainly call myself a street skateboarder, because I enjoy the streets and I strive to be there.
I think it's just skating what you have in front of you because when I moved to OB, that place is nothing but tranny, and I like couldn't even frontside grind when I moved there [laughs]. I wasn't gonna not go there because I couldn't skate it, I was gonna go there and figure it out. That's one of my favorite skateparks now, that place helped a lot with getting my transition legs in. Now I have Linda Vista which has got handrails, big tranny, and vert. I'm kinda trying to dig into that a little more because it's kinda what I'm lacking. It's always what I'm lacking that I want to work on.
Well now you're doing nollie big heel tail stall reverts on tranny, so I'd say you adapted pretty well. What's your favorite kind of obstacles to skate, manny pads, rails, gaps, stairs, ledges, tranny, etc?
That's a toss up because skating everything is so different. Like you can skate a mini-ramp and it's more of having fun and good vibes and everything, but that can be just as fun as going out to a handrail that you know you can skate but you're just scared shitless shaking, and to overcome that fear is just as fun as having fun on a curb. You get something different out of pretty much anything you skate. Spend five hours, ten days, or a month on a manual trick or just first try [on a handrail] you have to lock in, I can find the satisfaction in both of those.
What skateboarders influenced you growing up, and had the most impact on your style?
Definitely the videos I was watching like the Flip videos I remember early with Geoff Rowley, Arto, even Bastien, I love Bastien's style, and Tom Penny.
Being on the east coast and having The DC Video come out around the time I started skating. Seeing Stevie and Josh Kalis, just that whole Philly scene that was kind of close by and relatable.
For someone like me who grew up in Cali, tell me what's it like trying to skate on the East Coast, because it's a lot rougher out there right?
Yeah it's rough, but don't get it too messed up because San Diego definitely has some crust! I'd say the general streets everywhere are about as rough as a ditch would be and the same with sidewalks.
"..San Diego definitely has some crust!"
How did you deal with the long winters growing up skating?
Kinda just did what you had to do. I remember shoveling out skateparks and bundling up, definitely putting layers on, like long sleeves, hoodies, jackets, and you got your big winter jacket over that. If it's dry it's skateable. I was never too concerned with how cold it was, because the more layers you had on you could stay warm and then you had all that padding. So if you were jumping down big stuff and falling on your big winter jacket it wasn't even that bad.
You've put out a part pretty much every year since you've moved to SD, how do you keep motivated to stay filming in the streets and not get caught up just going to the park everyday?
That's all the weekend crew, the Washed Up Warriors and T-bone, Tyrone Olson. Shoutout to T-bone, he's the number one inspiration in staying in the streets out in San Diego.
Always down to huck down some crust, DJ heads back up for another go.
How did you meet Tyrone Olson and start skating with him all the time?
I met him through Mikey [Morris], he had met him through Kenny Mohr and Mikey [Gray]. I think we clicked because I like filming too, I'm down to sit on the spot and point a camera at somebody while they're getting theirs. I love that almost as much as I love skating, just being out there. Me and T-bone have a good vibe where he's down to film and skate and I'm down to film and skate. So we get to the spot and we both do our things and we both get our shit and it's onto the next thing. He is so productive all the time, it's cool to have somebody like that around for sure.
Tyrone is a legend, not just in SD but in skateboarding in general, was it intimidating when you first started going out filming and skating with him?
I don't think it was intimidating but it was definitely motivating. That was my first experience being out with a professional while he was doing his thing. I've learned a lot from that guy, like how to approach spots, he's been in the game doing this for decades now, he's got very keen experience in this shit.
Do you guys purposely go out knowing that you want to skate a rail or need a clip in a ditch or whatever, or do you just go with the flow and skate whatever you stumble upon?
A little bit of both. It also depends on who you're skating with; T-bone's a rail chomper so you're gonna end up at some rails with T-bone. I've been skating with little Trae [Montgomery] too. He is the future, he's the raddest little kid, he's nine and he grinds twenty-stair rails, it's absurd. So you know he's gonna be jumping on some big stuff.
Oh sick, are you guys teammates?
Yeah I guess, we both ride for SliqBrix. That's the homie Mike's [Hamilton] company. Shoutout @mikeymeatz! He got hurt and he had to put his time into something productive, and something skating while he couldn't be skating. So he just started making wax and doing his whole thing. He knows all the ledges and he knows how to wax em up! [laughs]
How did T-bone's new company Scarred Skateboards come about?
Yeah it's been around for about a year now. He just wanted to do his own thing. He's got a couple cousin's that are graffiti artists back in Madison, Wisconsin where he's from. He's been killing it, it's rad to be a part of for sure.
DJ is a straight up ATV don't let these street flicks fool you. Back to UCSD for a guest lecture on Lipslides.
Do you have any other creative interests outside of skateboarding?
Filming and editing. I'm working on my first video, we're calling it Mustard and Tomato. It's pretty much just a homie video. The homie Matt Sosa, he grew up with T-bone out in Madison Wisconsin, and he's been on it every weekend. He's got a trunk full of different sized skateboards and everything you need to fix a spot. Over the last year or so he's been picking me up and we've been skating and filming. We ended up with a hard drive full of footage so I gotta put it together and throw a party right?
Hell yeah, so you're gonna be editing that then?
Yeah, it's pretty much my whole [project]. It's my camera, and my roommate has a sick computer setup in the living room. It's like a media center, he makes music and stuff, shoutout @hughgoodmusic. We've got a cool little creative vibe going on here.
Who's gonna have parts in the video?
Matt Sosa's got a full part, I've got a full part. Wheelchair Rob, Robert Thompkins shoutout @thesix1nineschair_man! He's got hours of footage too. It's probably going to be a couple of friends montages with a few full parts in between.
That's rad. Let's talk about Robert for a second, what would you say about him for the people who don't know him?
Robert is the man! He lost the use of his legs cliff jumping, he broke his back so he's in a wheelchair. He is 1000% skateboarder, you could not take him out of the game if you tried. He's still out there grinding rails, jumping stairs, going for it full send all the time.
He takes some slams too!
Oh yeah, he's like broke his knee and got his trick and then went to the hospital later. Yeah he's definitely a trooper, he's a beast.
"..he's like broke his knee and got his trick and then went to the hospital later."
What other local SD skaters get you stoked right now?
Oh man, San Diego's full of them, the scene here is so rad. Gone Cemental, pool skating legend running the game over there. The Hodad's crew is killing it, look out for the Hodad's video! We're just in the beginning stages of it, but it's coming. Sk8mafia is rolling, those dudes are sick Alexis [Ramirez] and Alex [Willms]. Marcel [Martinez], Marcel is the best!
That's sick you're hyped on Marcel's skating. What do you think of people who are too die hard on street skating to watch any kind of tranny skating, do you think that's whack?
I wouldn't say it's whack. Every skateboarder fell in love with skateboarding at a certain point of their life, at whatever era of skateboarding that was. I feel like everybody kinda wants to draw back to the era that they fell in love with. So if it's not in correlation with the skateboarding that they fell in love with they might not relate to it as much so they wouldn't want to get into it.
I'm kind of like that too. People skate curbs, and curb skating is hard, and you can slam and it's just as respectable as any other skating. But for some reason I usually won't make it through the whole insta post if it's just curbs or something you know? [laughs]
Skaters are the biggest haters too, [most] just talking shit. You'll see a kid doing a sick no-comply trick but somebody always has something shitty to say about it right?
That's very true, skateboarders are some of the biggest shit talkers but then everybody always talks about how skateboarding is all inclusive.
Yeah I think a lot of it is just the whole internet though. Everything is like that right now, everyone is getting talked shit on for whatever. If you go to the skatepark you're usually not gonna have a conversation about a trick you're trying. Everyone's going to be supporting you in the process of trying this trick because they're there seeing it [in person] as opposed to it being next to Nyjah's clip in their feed or some shit [laughs].
Places kids notoriously talk shit: instagram, skateparks, hallways. But never on this Hardflip over the rail.
Are there any skaters from back home in PA you think people should know about?
Yeah man, John de Parrot. I grew up with that dude and he's killing it! There's a lot of them, Josh Miles, shoutout Josh Miles, he's the best skateboarder in the world and like, could give a fuck. He is just on the thing for the smile, it's so rad. Most of the dudes who are on the east coast now who are really about it and doing it are getting their shine, it's cool to see. Like the Terror of Planet X dudes are all killing it, Sabotage, most of the main dudes are getting their shine.
Speaking of shine, you're still pretty young at 25, do you have any aspirations to try and make a career out of skateboarding?
That's a tough one, that's the dream right? We all share that dream. I'm definitely going to be skateboarding for the rest of my life, there's no question about that. It's where I find my satisfaction and happiness, anything you're looking for I get it out of skating. I feel like I made it, I'm in southern California skating, living next to the second biggest skatepark in California. I've come way farther than what I thought was possible so anything from here is a plus.
"I've come way farther than what I thought was possible so anything from here is a plus."
That's a great mindset dude. What would be your next step though? Do you ever want to see your name on the bottom of a board?
That's a dream, I don't know about that one, I guess [laughs]. That pressure of thinking about all the other professionals on the board and what I would need to be doing for me to get the satisfaction of all that. I feel like I've got some polishing up to do still.
That's funny, most people would be like, "Yeah, of course!" and you're actually thinking about it more as an actual job and the hard work of earning it which is rad.
Yeah it's a special thing. Not everybody gets their name on a board or gets hooked up at all so it's definitely a blessing.
Anything else besides Mustard and Tomato or the Hodad's video in the works for 2020?
Yeah I've got a Scarred part in the works. Maybe drop a Shieldless part?!
Yeahh! Any time you wanna drop a Shieldless part we'll make that happen! Thanks for doing this man, any last shoutouts to end this?
Shoutout everybody man, if you've helped me in any way, shape, or form, thank you. Thank you guys, thanks Shieldless, this was awesome.
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"The oldest mom who I helped have a homebirth was 43," my midwife told me. I'm now 41 as my belly grows and the days narrow before I meet my daughter.
Pretty soon after discovering we were pregnant, my partner and I decided homebirth was really our only option. Living a healthy "organic" and vegan lifestyle, planning to greet my daughter in a hospital bed surrounded by tubes and doctors seems more horror story than helpful. I'm prone to hold my breath in hospitals. Not good for labor.
Of course, I'm well aware of the realities for women my age. Even though people often tell me I don't look a day older than 35, my hips would beg to differ. Still, I hope the care with which I live each day plays some part in allowing me a healthy homebirth instead of a hospital birth.
Several of my friends in their 40s who had every intention of blissful homebirths reminiscent of an Ina May Gaskin story (she's a very well known midwife and advocate for homebirth), ended up in hospitals. But not without trying at home first. "It's their birth," a friend reminded me recently, speaking about her three children who were all born in hospitals, "not ours," she said without a trace of regret. Sound advice.
While my baby's daddy and I have every intention of sitting in that tub with just our midwife by our side until our daughter arrives, we both know that in this case, the destination is more important than the journey. That she arrives healthy is all that really matters.
Still, I can't help but marvel at the medical machine we've created around birthing. Emergencies aside, many women don't think twice about where they're having their babies. Hospitals are now the norm for birthing options. Statistics are slim, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (is birth a disease?) state that homebirths increased by 24 percent between 2004 and 2009—just under 30,000 total that year. Seems like I might know half of those women.
The website Better Birth says hospital births are more painful because women are limited in their movements due to the tubes and beds and crowds of doctors and nurses. Women in hospitals are more likely to choose drugs like epidurals too, often at the urging of their physician, even if they had planned on opting out. And the risk of having a C-section—which is major surgery, by the way—increases by 10 percent if you're giving birth in a hospital. There are more risks for both mom and baby in cesarian deliveries as well.
While I'm no expert on PTSD or birth trauma, it does seem like our culture is suffering from a number of massive, untreated wounds. It's possible the harshness of our widespread hospital births have not-so-pleasantly welcomed us into this world. Starting off on the wrong foot can setup a life of trauma. In her book "Tears and Tantrums: What to do When Babies and Children Cry," Aletha J. Solter, PhD says much of infant crying is directly related to the trauma of being born. At home or in a hospital, it's no easy process. Solter suggests crying is a useful, necessary stress release (for children and adults), but our tendency to stop children from crying never allows them to truly process and release the birth experience. This sets up a lifetime of unresolved stress. Could being born at home decrease some of the birth stress for babies and the subsequent crying necessary to process it?
The fact is, our civilization got pretty far along without hospital births. Sure, there are risks with homebirths. There are risks with all births. But limiting your stress levels and being afforded the comfort of movement in your own home (I hear many women like to sit on the toilet during labor. I can't see that happening in a hospital.) sure seem like healthy ways to negotiate labor.
Add to that all the lovely bacteria your body knows and accepts that are already in your home versus the foreign—and often antibiotic-resistant—bacteria widespread in hospitals. Tearing during labor or a C-section increase a woman's risk of contracting a hospital-borne infection. A course of antibiotics in your baby's first feedings of breast milk is less than ideal, too.
Of course, many women opt for hospital births for financial reasons. Now more than ever, some insurance providers will cover part—or all—of a midwife's service, but you typically have to pay out of pocket before being reimbursed. While in the end, a homebirth costs considerably less than a hospital birth, paying out of pocket is not always an option for some couples. Even though homebirths costs less than hospital births, the insurance system and the medical system work in tandem to increase profits. While insurance companies seem like they don't want you to ever fall ill, they support physicians who sell you unnecessary drugs and encourage repeat visits. Go figure.
Going back to what a friend recently told me about her homebirths-turned-hospital births, the birth process is much more our child's journey than it is ours. Just like their lives are all their own, how they come into this world is their own personal story, too. To have any regrets about how that goes down simply takes away from the sheer bliss of welcoming a child into this world. At home or in a hospital, the miracle of life can't be overshadowed by scenery.
Read parts one and two of Vegan, 40, and Pregnant.