Seniors are opting to rent apartments for many reasons, including freedom from a big house, yard and upkeep, which can be expensive. Those looking for a rental for the first time since their youth will find a vastly different challenge. Looking on the internet might be the first step.
Older women, particularly, are renting. Not only do they comprise a larger percentage of the 65-plus population, but many have lower retirement income, especially those who outlive husbands or are divorced.
Seniors who rented apartments when they were young may remember thumbing through the want ads in the local newspaper and calling the landlord (on landline phones, of course). If the place was available, you checked it out in person and talked to the landlady, who decided on the spot if she trusted you and then asked for the first and last month's rent.
Today, seniors will find an entirely new process. Instead of the newspaper, they can go online to Craigslist or another online source, such as apartmentguide.com. When they find an apartment of interest, they'll visit with references already in hand and maybe even a copy of their credit report.
Another issue that older adults may not have experienced their first time around is a tight-rental market ("Rental Market Analysis: A Tight Forecast," June 13, 2013, Rent.com). More people across the country are opting to rent for various reasons—from foreclosed homes to young people delaying their first home purchase. This is pushing up the demand for rentals and raising rent costs.
Because competition is intense, experts advise acting quickly on any new listings, being prepared to make a fast decision and having your checkbook and references ready.
Making a list of what's most important to you will help you stay focused when looking at multiple apartments.
First, determine what neighborhood is most desirable, so you can streamline the process and visit several places at once. Do you prefer older and more established neighborhoods, the ones with tree-lined streets, or a recently developed neighborhood with newer and larger apartment complexes? Do you want to live close to public transportation and be able to walk everywhere? Do you want to live near trails and other recreational outlets?
Second, figure out how much space you require. How many bathrooms do you need? Do you want a guest bedroom? Do you need a lot of storage space?
Not every apartment accepts pets, so make sure to ask up front. Many properties will only allow certain types of pets and may specify breeds and weight limits.
It doesn't hurt to drive through or walk by the area you're interested in and look for "for rent" signs. In a tight market, use all your resources, including your network of contacts and friends to spread the word that you're looking for a place.
Many places offer virtual views online, but it's always best to see for yourself. Beyond ensuring that what you see is what you're going to get, you can check out the neighbors (discreetly) and the area. For example, you may notice that neighbors blast loud music or there is significant traffic noise. Experts advise checking out apartments at night as well as during the day (especially if natural light is important to you) because neighborhoods can become different places when the sun goes down.
Look at the public spaces in the apartment complex, such as hallways and lobbies. Are they clean? Are there any strange smells that might make you think the place is not being cared for properly?
Inside the apartment, make sure the stove, refrigerator and other appliances work. You might want to even check out the water flow in sinks and the shower, and flush the toilet. Check under the sinks for signs of mold and critters. Look inside closets: Is the storage space enough?
If security is a concern, check the locks on the front door to make sure they work and ensure the lighting in the hallways and parking areas is ample. If the apartment has security gates and doors, make sure they function properly.
Easily compare different places by creating a checklist that includes information about storage space, security concerns and so forth. To aid your memory, snap a picture of each property.
In your initial conversation with the landlord, ask what the monthly rent includes and if there are any additional fees you should be aware of. What may have looked like a bargain at first may not hold true if utilities are not included and you end up paying for electricity, water and garbage pick-up. Inquire about other "extras" such as parking fees, and check if there are perks such as free public transportation, on-site health club memberships or discounts to local gyms. Other amenities could include window treatments, customizable cable hook-ups or Wi-Fi in the building.
Before you sign the lease, property owners will generally ask for a security deposit and the first and last month's rent. In addition, they may request an application fee, a broker or finder's fee, references and/or a credit check. Be prepared.
For your protection, before signing the lease, find out (and, if necessary, include in the lease) if your security deposit is refundable; your options if you decide to move out before the lease is up; and how much notice the landlord must give before notifying you that your lease won't be renewed. If the property owner has agreed to make certain repairs (a new refrigerator or repainting the walls, for example), make sure you get it in writing, especially if that's a condition for you moving in.
Although much of the language in a lease is standard, read your agreement entirely so you know what's expected of you and the landlord.
Before moving in, take photographs to document any pre-existing issues to avoid having part of your security deposit withheld for damages. That way when you leave, you can prove that the scratches on the door were made by the previous renter's dog or that the nail holes in the wall were put there by someone else.
Finding an Apartment the Second Time Around was featured in the February 2014 Senior Spirit newsletter.


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Tesla delivers record number of electric cars in 2nd quarter
Tesla Inc. set a record for quarterly vehicle deliveries in a triumphant response to months of questions about demand for its luxury electric cars, sending shares up 7 percent in after-hours trading, Reuters reports.
Brushing aside concerns about demand that have dogged the company all year, Tesla said orders during the second quarter exceeded deliveries, despite buyers getting a smaller tax credit.
"We believe we are well-positioned to continue growing total production and deliveries in [the third quarter]," the company said in a statement.
Tesla delivered 77,550 Model 3s in the quarter, the company's latest sedan and linchpin of the company's growth strategy. That compared with analysts' average estimate of 73,144, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.
Deliveries of all models rose 51 percent from the first quarter to 95,200 vehicles, including 17,650 Model S and Model X units. Analysts on average were expecting total deliveries of 89,084.
The delivery numbers included 10,600 vehicles that had been in transit at the end of the first quarter.
Overall, total production rose 13 percent to 87,048 vehicles compared with the first quarter. The company churned out 72,531 Model 3s in the second quarter, up from a total of 62,950 Model 3s in the preceding quarter.
Tesla said that going forward, it would no longer disclose how many vehicles were in transit at the end of each quarter due to production changes that made the number less relevant. At the end of the second quarter, over 7,400 vehicles were in transit.
Chief executive Elon Musk has repeatedly said Tesla could deliver a record number of cars in the second quarter, beating the 90,700 it sent to customers in the final quarter of last year.
Tesla did not comment on profit – which is still elusive – but the robust deliveries could help jumpstart investor sentiment on Tesla, which has been challenged in recent months. Before Tuesday's after-hours spike, Tesla shares were down about a third from the beginning of the year.
Tuesday's numbers helped take the sting off a difficult first quarter, in which deliveries plunged and the company lost US$702 million.
The company has pledged to deliver 360,000 to 400,000 vehicles in 2019, a goal many analysts predict will be difficult to meet.
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Lady and the Tramp on Disney+ New Adoption Featurette
Posted on:	 November 8, 2019	 Last updated on:	 November 8, 2019	 Written by:	John Frost	Categorized in:	Disney Plus Tagged as:	animal rescue animal training disney plus disney remake Lady and the Tramp live action
When Disney decided they wanted to do a live action remake of the animated classic "Lady and the Tramp" using live animals for its stars, they knew they had a couple of big challenges ahead of them. Where would they find their stars and who would train them? A new featurette from the makers of "Lady and the Tramp" looks at the adoption process for the film's animal stars — all of whom were found in animal shelters and rescued by veteran animal trainer Mark Forbes.
"Mark is a standout in his field in terms of his capability, what he can do, but also in terms of his style," says producer Brigham Taylor. "He works in the most genteel and quiet fashion and really motivates the dogs that he works with through real affection and love."
The first task for Forbes was to cast the perfect Lady and perfect Tramp, and it was crucial they find two dogs who closely resembled the iconic characters from the 1955 film. "We had to get it just right," explains Forbes. "We wanted to find the best-looking dogs but also ones who had worked before or been trained."
"Casting these dogs was one of the most stressful, but also one of the most moving parts, of making this movie," says director Charlie Bean. "We needed dogs that best represented the animated versions, but we were also hoping to find rescued animals."
The Disney team, filmmakers, and Forbes looked far and wide for dogs in need of rescue or adoption to play the parts.
"It is not only the right thing to do, but the message really aligns with the messages in this story," says Forbes. "This is a story about discovering the meaning of family and, despite all the odds, finding your way back home to the ones that love you. We wanted to try and find homes for dogs that may otherwise have not been adopted."
For Tramp, the charming rogue from the streets, the filmmakers wanted a mutt with ears that stand up and kind of fold over, which is Tramp's signature look. Fortunately, Monte, a mix of unknown breeds (but most likely schnauzer and shepherd), entered their lives at the perfect time. Monte was wandering the streets when he was rescued by a shelter in New Mexico before being pulled by an animal rescue group in Phoenix, where Forbes found him. After casting him as Tramp, he went one step further and adopted Monte himself.
"Monte is not necessarily what you would call a tramp…he's much more of a rascal," says Forbes. "He's a goof and he loves to chew on everything, but he's also a lot of fun because everything with Monte is about 'hey, let's have fun doing this.' It's not about work with him, it's always about play."
With Monte cast as the lead Tramp, they needed to find and train a dog to support the star dog when needed. Billy Idol, a terrier/poodle/Australian shepherd mix, was a stray living in California when he was taken in by a shelter and subsequently rescued by Forbes and his team…and his resemblance to Monte was uncanny.
A bright-eyed American cocker spaniel from Texas named Rose was cast as Lady. Raised as a prized hunting dog, Rose not only fit the part physically, but she also had the right personality. Rose's owners had begun looking for an alternative home for her where she would continue to be stimulated and active when Forbes found her.
"Rose has been hunting since she was a puppy, so she has a very intense personality," says Forbes. "She's a pistol and she needs a lot of attention and likes routine, so she was perfect for this role."
Forbes' professionalism and obvious affection for the animals was impressive to observe on set, and it trickled down throughout the entire cast and crew. Rose, Monte, and their canine castmates trained for four months to prepare for their roles. The trainers lived with the dogs and worked with them very naturally, walking and playing with them together and getting them geared up for production.
Each dog had a prep period where they were taught basic commands like sit and lay down before building on their training for the specific scenes.
"They were baby steps, but very consistent and they provided positive reinforcement," explains Forbes. "And if it's not fun for them, they're not doing it, so a big part of our job is making what they're doing, including training, fun."
"Lady and the Tramp" is available to stream on Disney + on Nov. 12, 2019.
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Life is good for Lady, an overachieving American cocker spaniel who resides in an idyllic suburban neighborhood. Her owners, Jim Dear and Darling, pamper her daily and her neighbors, Jock, an eccentric and outspoken Scottish terrier and Trusty, a world-weary bloodhound, are always within barking distance. But when a baby enters the picture, Lady is no longer the center of attention. The arrival of cat-loving Aunt Sarah only complicates matters, and Lady soon finds herself alone on the streets in an unwelcoming part of town. Fortunately, Tramp steps in, and the streetwise mongrel is quick to teach her the ways of the world. Before long, the prim and proper purebred and the fast-talking mutt are inseparable, taking moonlight strolls in the park and romantic dinners by candlelight.
Tramp savors the independence of a world without leashes or fences alongside his roguish friends, the sassy and vivacious Peg and bad boy Bull, but Lady misses the comfort and safety of a family. Despite their differences, they grow closer and come to understand the value of home, but must decide where – and with whom – that home is.
A heartwarming romantic adventure that seamlessly combines live action and photorealistic animation, "Lady and the Tramp" stars Tessa Thompson as the voice of Lady, Justin Theroux as the voice of Tramp, Thomas Mann as Jim Dear, Kiersey Clemons as Darling, Yvette Nicole Brown as Aunt Sarah, Adrian Martinez as Elliott, F. Murray Abraham as Tony, Sam Elliott as the voice of Trusty, Ashley Jensen as the voice of Jock, Janelle Monáe as the voice of Peg and Benedict Wong as the voice of Bull. The film is directed by Charlie Bean from a screenplay by Andrew Bujalski and Kari Granlund, and is produced by Brigham Taylor, p.g.a., with Diane L. Sabatini serving as executive producer.
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If you live in a cooler environment. You can still start a portion of your food garden indoors. Some vegetables have long growing seasons. Such as squash, peppers, eggplant, and tomatoes. All of these can be grown indoors as early as January. In Colorado, I start my in February and March.
Remember you do not have to have a large yard to grow your own food. You simply need large pots or small areas. If growing herbs all you need are small pots . More on this in succeeding posts.
The first thing you should purchase is a peat pot greenhouse. They come in many sizes. I recommend getting started with a greenhouse/flat that contains 6-9 peat pots. Purchase greenhouses that contain larger peat pots, if available. This will extend the time until you will need to transplant the pot. For example, squash plants can grow out of the peat pots very fast. Where roots start coming out of the bottom. In addition, they do not like their roots disturbed. So a larger peat pot is ideal for squash.
Getting a smaller flat will allow you to limit the greenhouse to seeds with similar germination times. This is important because a tomato or pepper seed can sprout slower than a squash seed. Where a squash sprout will need the lid permanently taken off sooner then other seeds that might have not sprouted yet.
When you open the greenhouse packaging. You will find flat disks in the bottom of the greenhouse. These are the peat pots (planting media) dehydrated and compacted. You will need to hydrate them by adding several cups of warm water. This will magically expand the pots.
I highly suggest you do this with kids. They will love it and be fascinated. Including the kids from the start will help encourage them to eat the vegetables they nurtured from beginning to end. In addition, it teaches them where their food comes from. The good kind of food that is.
To hydrate the peat pot, simply pour several cups of warm water over the pots. They will immediately start absorbing the water and grow. They will eventually grow to about 5x their original size. Keep adding water until they stop growing and look like puffy masses.
Note: do not use too hot of water. If the water is scalding, it could sterilize the seeds you are about to plant. Which means they will not sprout. Adding warm water helps to encourage sprouting. In addition, it will create a warm ecosystem within the greenhouse.
Once the peat pots are completely expanded. Pull back the top netting. Then gently rough up the top part of the planting area with your nail or a fork. Just rough up the top 1/8- inch.
Insert your seed(s) into the pot. It does not have to be very deep. Just under the surface is find. Cover the seed with a little bit of the peat. Then push down on the peat to compact the peat a bit.
Note that larger seeds should be deeper then small seeds.
Insert one to two seeds into the peat pot. These squash seeds are ready to be pushed down into the peat pot. Always plant squash seeds point up. This is where they sprout.
Depending on what you are planting is how many seeds you plant in one pot. If it is a large seed like a squash seed (pictured above), then plant one with point end up. The point is where the seed sprouts.
If the seed is small, like a tomato or pepper seed, then plant two seeds. You will pinch back one of them later. Which direction the seed is orientated does not matter with small seeds (up or down works). You are planting two seeds because you have room within the pot. In addition, it will allow you to pick which one is the heathiest. And it doubles your chances of sprouts. More on this in other posts.
If your seeds are from last season's garden or older then a year. Insert several seeds. The older the seed, the less viable the seed might be (able to sprout). So planting more then one will ensure some sprouts. We will talk about seed saving in later posts. If you seed saved from a tomato or previous harvests. You will have a lot of seeds to play with.
Cover your seed with the clear plastic cover the greenhouse comes with. You do not have to add anymore water at this time. The peat pots should be saturated with enough water to germinate the seed(s).
Place the covered greenhouse in a sunny location. If the area you placed the greenhouse is cold. Try using a heating pad under the greenhouse. You can remove the heating pad after the seeds start to germinate/sprout. Or set a portable heater next to the area.
If you do not have a sunny location. Try a grow lamp. They can be purchased in most garden departments or online.
It is very important to label your cover with what you planted. You will want to do this on the outside of the greenhouse. If you place the labels inside the cover they will get wet from the condensation/sweat. Using labels or gold/silver non-erasable markers work well. Mark what is planted right above the row it is planted in.
In the picture above, see the small piece of white tape on black bottom of greenhouse? This is indicating this is the front of the flat. And, the identification labels are place on the front of the lid. So I will always know that is the front of the greenhouse.
This helps so when you lift the lid you know how to put it back on. And, your row markings do not get flip flopped. Once the seeds are sprouted and we do not need the lid anymore. We will relabel the rows.
Now you wait for germination. Depending on the seed type is how long it will take to start seeing sprouts. Most are 7-12 days. Open the lit once a day. Just to refresh the air inside the greenhouse.
If you room gets cold at night and you do not have a heating pad. Cover the greenhouse lid with a large towel. You will literally be putting your plants to bed.
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Q: algebras for endofunctors vs monads and free monads I have a question concerning proposition 10.14 from Steve Awodey's lecture notes (PDF) concerning the relationship between algebras for endofunctors and algebras for monads. Specifically, the proposition states that the following are equivalent for an endofunctor $P : \mathbf{S} \to \mathbf{S}$:

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*There is a categorical equivalence $\text{Alg}(P) \cong \text{Alg}(T)$ for a monad $T : \mathbf{S} \to \mathbf{S}$

*The forgetful functor $U : \text{Alg}(P) \to \mathbf{S}$ has a left adjoint

*For each $A \in \mathbf{S}$, the endofunctor $P_A : X \mapsto A + P(X)$ has an initial algebra.

Implicit in the theorem (or detailed in the proof, I believe) is that:

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*The monad $T = UF$ if $F$ is the left adjoint.

*The action of $T$ takes an object $A$ to the initial algebra of the endofunctor $P_A$ mentioned in the third point above, which is the "free algebra on $A$" ("free monads are initial algebras")

Unfortunately I have trouble following this theorem through for the example of monoids.
Specifically, let $P(X) = 1 + X^2$ (work over $\mathbf{S} = \mathbf{Set}$ for simplicity).
An algebra for $P$ is a monoid structure on a set.
The associated monad $T$ should be (I think), the "list" or "free monoid" functor $TA = A^*$, the monad whose algebras are traditionally recognized as monoids.
I have two questions:

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*I do not see how $T$ defined by $TA = A^*$ is the initial algebra for $P_A$, which maps $A \mapsto 1 + P(X) = A + (1 + X^2)$, i.e. how $A^*$ the least fixed point/solution to $X = A + (1 + X^2)$. It seems instead that $A^*$ is the solution to $X = 1 + A \times X$.

*It is my impression that $\text{Alg}(P)$ contains sets with monoid structure that are, in particular, not even monoids, whereas $\text{Alg}(T)$ imposes more restrictions (algebra arrows must be compatible with the unit and multiplication of the monoid) that actually restrict such maps to be proper monoids (e.g., associative, and that the unit acts like a unit) So how can we have the equivalence $\text{Alg}(P) \cong \text{Alg}(T)$?

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Parkland Shooting Survivor Emma González: Madonna's 'God Control' Music Video Is 'F*cked Up'
Parkland shooting survivor Emma González slammed to Madonna's controversial "God Control" music video, calling the depiction of the mass shooting "f*cked up" and "horrible."
Hannah Bleau
1 Jul 2019, 9:12 AM PDT
Eric Swalwell: Keep Pistols and Shotguns but AR-15s Have Got to Go
Democrat presidential hopeful Eric Swalwell says he will let Americans keep their pistols and shotguns but AR-15s and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles have got to go.
AWR Hawkins
23 Jun 2019, 7:23 AM PDT
WATCH: Parkland Survivor Calls Out Deputy Who Refused to Confront Gunman
Kyle Kashuv came face-to-face with former Broward County deputy Scot Peterson and called him out for refusing to go into the school on February 14, 2018, and stop the gunman.
1 Mar 2019, 2:02 PM PDT
President Trump Honors Parkland Victims, Recommits to Safety of Children
On the February 14, 2019, President Trump honored the victims of that heinous attack and recommitted to the safety of children.
14 Feb 2019, 10:42 AM PDT
Louis C.K. Comeback Tour: 'I Like to Jerk Off, and I Don't Like Being Alone'
Disgraced comedian Louis C.K. reportedly joked about his own sexual misconduct during a standup set Wednesday, simply telling the audience, "I like to jerk off, and I don't like being alone."
Justin Caruso
17 Jan 2019, 10:02 AM PDT
Parkland Investigatory Commission Issues Report Calling for Armed Teachers
The commission investigating the February 14, Parkland school shooting issued their report calling for teachers to be armed for defense of themselves and their students.
3 Jan 2019, 11:31 AM PDT
Ricky Gervais Defends Louis C.K.: 'You Can Joke About Whatever the F*ck You Like'
Actor Ricky Gervais defended the right of comedians to joke about the most sensitive subjects in light of the massive left-wing backlash to a leaked Louis C.K. routine in which he makes fun of Parkland students and "non-binary" people. "Please
Delingpole: In Defense of Louis C.K….
Louis C.K. has now very painfully discovered, in the current culture wars which are ravaging the United States and the West generally, there are no neutral participants. Either you're on the side that believes in censorship, and aggressively celebrating such trendy modern shibboleths as transgenderism and third wave feminism. Or you're on the side that finds those things a massive joke.
31 Dec 2018, 2:45 PM PDT
New Jersey: Possession of 'High Capacity' Magazines a Fourth Degree Felony Starting Tuesday
The possession of "high capacity" magazines will be a fourth degree felony in New Jersey beginning Tuesday morning.
10 Dec 2018, 8:40 AM PDT
Parkland Parents Outraged After Students Given Assignment on School Shooter
Parkland parents are outraged over the fact that students in the Broward County School district were given an assignment on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School attacker.
9 Dec 2018, 9:49 AM PDT
Louise Mensch Apologizes for Calling Parkland Survivor 'Russian Asset' When She Meant to Accuse Socialist Pundit
Prominent Never Trump commentator and conspiracy theorist Louise Mensch apologized on Tuesday for calling Parkland shooting survivor Kyle Kashuv a "Russian asset," and attempting to alert the FBI. She claims she meant to accuse socialist pundit Kyle Kulinski of having Russian ties instead.
Charlie Nash
27 Nov 2018, 10:17 AM PDT
Emma Gonzalez: Don't Arm Teachers, 'We Had a Resource Officer and He Didn't Do Jack Sh*t'
Emma Gonzalez suggested arming teachers is a bad idea because her school had "a resource officer and he didn't do jack sh*t."
9 Oct 2018, 4:08 PM PDT
Parkland Gun Control Activists and Brady Campaign Push More Gun Laws in California
Parkland gun control activists from Stoneman Douglas Marjory High School gathered in La Jolla, California, to push for more gun control laws.
23 Sep 2018, 10:44 AM PDT
Dianne Feinstein Admits Coordinating with Anti-Trump Parkland Dad Before Kavanaugh Hearing
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) revealed Parkland father Fred Guttenberg, who attempted to shake Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's hand during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, was invited by herself.
Joshua Caplan
4 Sep 2018, 7:52 PM PDT
Dicks Admits Corporate Gun Control Hurting Business
Dick's Sporting Goods admitted their post-Parkland corporate gun control decisions hurt business during the last quarter.
29 Aug 2018, 12:55 PM PDT
Parkland Gun Controllers 'March on NRA,' Demand 3D Gun Regulations
Parkland gun control activists David Hogg and Emily Gonzalez joined with the National Organization for Change to "March on NRA" Saturday.
4 Aug 2018, 3:34 PM PDT
Parkland, Florida Teens Bus Tour Aims to Register Democrat Voters
The Florida March for Our Lives summer bus tour continued with a stop in Charleston, South Carolina on Tuesday, where the young, anti-gun rights activists were open about their gun-control and get-out-the-Democratic-vote agenda.
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Mark Walters: Irony at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
It is reported that two baseball coaches at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida have lost their jobs. The coaches, Andrew Medina and David Taylor, were the first district employees to leave as a direct result of their action or, in this case, their inaction, during the February 14, 2018, attack on the school.
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Mark Smith's New Book 'Duped': How Anti-Gunners Are Taking Your Freedom
Mark W. Smith's new book "Duped" releases Monday and it explains how anti-gunners are using the February 14 Parkland school shooting to take away your rights. Particularly, the right to keep and bear arms.
17 Jun 2018, 10:37 AM PDT
Broward County Deputy Who Waited Outside School During Shooting: I'm Not a Coward
Scot Peterson, the former Broward County Deputy who waited outside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School while a gunman attacked inside, says he is not a coward.
5 Jun 2018, 4:47 PM PDT
Broward Deputy Defends Actions in Parkland Shooting: 'How Can They Keep Saying I Did Nothing?'
Disgraced Broward County Deputy Scot Peterson defended his decision to not engage gunman Nikolas Cruz during February's shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in a Monday interview.
Katherine Rodriguez
Broward Deputy Who Stood Outside Parkland School Says He'd Enter 'in a Heartbeat' Now
Broward County deputy Scot Peterson says knowing what he knows now he would enter the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School "in a heartbeat" if he was there when a shooting occurred.
4 Jun 2018, 12:40 PM PDT
Parkland Student Gun Control Activists Launch 75-Stop Summer Tour
Parkland student gun control activists are undertaking a 60-day summer tour that includes 75 stops. The goal of tour is register new pro-gun control voters and to push legislators to pass more gun control laws.
4 Jun 2018, 10:09 AM PDT
Paramount Pulls Teen Murder, Suicide Comedy 'Heathers' After School Shootings
After delaying its airing in the aftermath of February's Florida high school shooting, Paramount Network is permanently scrapping "Heathers."
3 Jun 2018, 9:09 AM PDT
Backfire: David Hogg's Publix Boycott Diminishes Same-Sex Marriage, Abortion Funding
Gun control activist David Hogg's boycott and protests against Publix grocers hurts funding for same-sex marriage and abortion. He targeted Publix because they gave nearly $700,000 to pro-gun gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam (R).
27 May 2018, 12:31 PM PDT
Ann Coulter — The Doomsday Scenario: What If School Walkouts Don't Work
The New York Times seemed to think it was bitterly ironic that some of the students at Santa Fe High School, site of the recent mass shooting, had staged a walkout last month in support of the Parkland, Florida, students. But now, only a month later, one of the students who participated in the walkout is in the hospital from yet another school shooting.
23 May 2018, 5:38 PM PDT
Gun Control Flop: Billboard Music Awards Hit Record-Low Ratings
The Billboard Music Awards, which saw several artists push gun control following the deadly shooting at Santa Fe High School, suffered another ratings loss.
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Politically Charged Billboard Music Awards Throws In on Gun Control, MeToo
The 2018 Billboard Music Awards paid tribute to the students and teachers affected by recent deadly shootings in Texas and Florida, while the night also featured show-stopping performances by iconic singer Janet Jackson and K-pop group BTS.
21 May 2018, 5:15 AM PDT
Five GOP Governors Who Surrendered Ground on Gun Control in 2018
The post-Parkland gun control push may have netted zero action in Congress but it has certainly found takers in one of the most unlikely of places–Republican Governors in many pro-gun states.
15 May 2018, 10:49 AM PDT
Black Activists Ask: Why Are White Gun Control Activists Getting Corporate Sponsors?
Civil rights activist Johnetta Elzie notes that white gun control activists emerged from the Parkland, Florida, school shooting in February with corporate sponsors — while black activists are left looking in from the outside.
25 Apr 2018, 2:27 PM PDT


She is very cute! In the sweater picture, she does look like she has very long legs. Does she mind wearing clothes?
Cotons are so much fun!
She is simply adorable. Is she a tall Coton?
Oh my, Cece, you are adorably cute!
You are adorable. Hey, I'm Pixie and we're practically neighbors. I live in Fenton, a suburb outside of St Louis.


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Cranbury Township ist ein Township im Middlesex County des US-Bundesstaats New Jersey.

Geographie
Nach den Angaben des United States Census Bureaus hat die Stadt eine Gesamtfläche von 34,8 km2, wovon 34,7 km2 Land und 0,1 km2 (0,30 %) Wasser ist. Innerhalb des Townships liegt die Stadt Cranbury.

Demographie
Nach der Volkszählung von 2000 gibt es 3.227 Menschen, 1.091 Haushalte und 877 Familien in der Stadt. Die Bevölkerungsdichte beträgt 92,9 Einwohner pro km2. 88,78 % der Bevölkerung sind Weiße, 2,26 % Afroamerikaner, 0,00 % amerikanische Ureinwohner, 7,41 % Asiaten, 0,00 % pazifische Insulaner, 0,22 % anderer Herkunft und 1,33 % Mischlinge. 1,70 % sind Latinos unterschiedlicher Abstammung.

Von den 1.091 Haushalten haben 46,3 % Kinder unter 18 Jahre. 74,6 % davon sind verheiratete, zusammenlebende Paare, 4,3 % sind alleinerziehende Mütter, 19,6 % sind keine Familien, 16,3 % bestehen aus Singlehaushalten und in 7,9 % Menschen sind älter als 65. Die Durchschnittshaushaltsgröße beträgt 2,92, die Durchschnittsfamiliengröße 3,31.

30,4 % der Bevölkerung sind unter 18 Jahre alt, 3,4 % zwischen 18 und 24, 27,6 % zwischen 25 und 44, 27,3 % zwischen 45 und 64, 11,2 % älter als 65. Das Durchschnittsalter beträgt 40 Jahre. Das Verhältnis Frauen zu Männer beträgt 100:93,3, für Menschen älter als 18 Jahre beträgt das Verhältnis 100:90,4.

Das jährliche Durchschnittseinkommen der Haushalte beträgt 111.680 USD, das Durchschnittseinkommen der Familien 128.410 USD. Männer haben ein Durchschnittseinkommen von 94.683 USD, Frauen 44.167 USD. Der Prokopfeinkommen der Stadt beträgt 50.698 USD. 1,6 % der Bevölkerung und 0,7 % der Familien leben unterhalb der Armutsgrenze, davon sind 2,7 % Kinder oder Jugendliche jünger als 18 Jahre und 0,9 % der Menschen sind älter als 65.

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The Times They Are A Changin' Drugs, Music, & The Vietnam War
Mar 31, 2019 Eileen Farrelly, Guest Author
The year that peace and love were being celebrated at the first Woodstock festival, 11,000 soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War.
The widespread use of drugs by soldiers in the Vietnam War was a hotly debated subject at the time. Even today there are different opinions. Was the problem exaggerated for political reasons? Or was it denied and under-reported for the same reasons?
The two decades of the Vietnam War constituted a unique period in modern American history. Drugs were very much part of the counterculture; another part was the music of the time which included many anti-war protest songs.
In 1970, President Nixon was told by the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs: "You don't have a drug problem in Vietnam; you have a condition. Problems are things we can get right on and solve."
There have been suggestions that not only was the use of both prescription and recreational drugs widespread but that this also played a significant role in the brutality that was witnessed against the people of Vietnam.
U.S. Marines with Company G, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, direct a concentration of fire at the enemy during Operation Allen Brook, 8 May 1968.
Drugs and warfare
Since ancient times, drugs have been used by soldiers in battle. Sometimes these were taken to provide courage, increase endurance and stamina, or deal with fear and stress. The Vietnam War was no different in that respect.
However, what did make the Vietnam situation different was the scale and availability of drugs.
American infantrymen crowd into a mud-filled bomb crater and look up at tall jungle trees seeking out Viet Cong snipers firing at them during a battle in Phuoc Vinh, north-Northeast of Saigon in Vietnam's War Zone D. Photo: manhhai CC BY 2.0
Although the Vietnam War lasted for 20 years from 1955 – 1975, things intensified towards the end of the 1960s. Spending on arms increased significantly as did the number of troops being deployed. At the same time, there was a general increase in the availability and use of recreational drugs in America.
Research on drug use among soldiers suggests that it was common across a wide variety of substances. It was reported that 51% of GIs had taken marijuana while 31% had tried psychedelic drugs such as LSD and 28% had used hard drugs including heroin and cocaine.
Bayer heroin bottle, originally containing 5 grams of Heroin substance. The label on the back references the 1924 US ban, and has a batch number stamp starting with 27, so it probably dates from the 1920's.
To some extent, the use of recreational drugs by soldiers was overlooked; it was even tolerated, informally at least.
This seemed to be the case especially with the use of marijuana which could be acquired easily and cheaply from the local villagers. All soldiers needed were a few packets of American cigarettes which could be traded for a drug that would have cost them a considerable amount of money at home.
This laissez-faire attitude changed in 1968 when war reporter John Steinbeck IV (son of the well-known author) published an article describing the extent of the abuse of drugs among soldiers in Vietnam.
John Steinbeck at 19 (left) with father John (center) visiting President Lyndon B. Johnson in the Oval Office, May 16, 1966.
The nation was shocked by his claim that 75% of the forces serving in Vietnam were regularly under the influence. Although this figure has since been disputed with claims that it was grossly exaggerated, the report created public outrage at the time.
The response of the military was to attempt to crack down on the use of drugs, including marijuana. During the initial crackdown, many soldiers were arrested, and fields of cannabis plants were destroyed.
But of course, as America should have learned from the prohibition era, banning something can simply drive it underground, or worse. In this case, many soldiers turned to heroin which was also widely available. Because it was odorless, it was that much harder to detect than marijuana.
Destroying enemy bunkers after assault on Hill 875, 2nd Bn., 173rd Abn. Bde., Vietnam, 1967.
As well as illicit recreational drugs, it is known that prescription drugs were also taken by soldiers in Vietnam in large quantities.
Prescribing levels among GIs in Vietnam were a major cause for concern with millions of tablets being prescribed to soldiers.
The most common prescriptions were for amphetamines which were helpful in dealing with fatigue and increasing endurance. Many GIs were also prescribed sedatives to help them deal with anxiety and stress caused by the situations they faced daily.
U.S. army troops taking a break while on patrol during the Vietnam War.
The impact of these drugs is hard to access. War creates such extreme circumstances that it is common for soldiers to behave in ways that are completely out of character. Some of the atrocities of the Vietnam War such as the My Lai Massacre need an explanation, and historians have suggested that drugs played a significant role.
In his book Shooting Up: A Short History of Drugs and War, Lukasz Kamienski suggests that many of the atrocities carried out against the Vietnamese people were not due to hard drugs like cocaine and heroin but at least partly as a result of soldiers suffering from amphetamine withdrawal.
The backdrop to all this was America in the 1960s. It was a time of major social change where drugs were also playing an increasingly large part in the music scene. The music of the period was heavily influenced by events in Vietnam both directly and indirectly.
It is tragically ironic that in 1969, the year that peace and love were being celebrated at the first Woodstock festival, 11,000 soldiers were killed in the Vietnam War.
The music that was popular at the time, including protest songs, spoke to the soldiers just as much as it did to others of their generation, After all, many of those who fought were reluctant young conscripts who would rather have been at home, getting on with the business of living their lives.
A marine gets his wounds treated during operations in Huế City, in 1968
Not surprisingly, many of the most popular tracks of the era alluded directly or indirectly to Vietnam.
A classic of the time was Fortunate Son by Credence Clearwater Revival. The song was written in response to the marriage of Eisenhower's grandson to Richard Nixon's daughter.
The song contains references to the war and became a major anti-war anthem. More broadly, it addresses the inequalities of society that resulted in a majority of the working class and young black men being sent to fight in Vietnam.
A female demonstrator offers a flower to military police on guard at the Pentagon during an anti-Vietnam demonstration. Arlington, Virginia, USA
Other popular songs included Otis Redding's Sitting on the Dock of the Bay. Perhaps its popularity rested on it offering at least a mental escape from the pressure and stress of the conditions of war.
Read another story from us: Vietnam Vermin: The Story of the Tunnel Rats
The title of the 1965 hit by the Animals We Gotta Get out of this Place says it all and is enough to explain its popularity. As with other iconic songs of the era, it addresses universal hardships rather than the specifics of the situation of the soldiers in Vietnam.
Whatever the true impact of drugs, the history of the Vietnam War will always be bound up with both the music and drug culture which were very much part of the prevailing mood in America at that time.
Eileen Farrelly
Eileen Farrelly is one of the authors writing for WAR HISTORY ONLINE


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Vicki Elmer with UC Berkeley begins this paper with some general facts about bonds before moving into a discussion of the decision to borrow. Different types of bonds are described along with the bond issuance process.
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So here I am in the middle of someone else's living room with a group of people I have never met before except for one or two. I am in a country that is thousands of kilometers away from my country of birth They have been invited by the host to a presentation on "Becoming Your True Self." Who is Richard Hastings? They don't know. After we have eaten some dinner and socialized a little, I lay out a deck of virtue cards that my daughter, Erika, made and ask the people to pick one that they would like to have more of in their lives. When we start the sharing I ask everyone to introduce themselves and say why they have chosen the particular card. Then I talk about the process of becoming your true self for not more than 5 minutes basically for them to get an understanding that we all have an ego (a dark side) and a true self ( the positive uplifting self).
After I pass out paper and ask them this question. What was the worst problem or challenge that you ever had that you have overcome and what did you learn from it? It is a pretty amazing question, but not one you would normally ask people after you have only known them for 20 minutes. The first 5 people who answer the question are women, Malaysian women, 3 Chinese Malaysians and 2 Indian Malaysians. They share about their divorces, one speaks openly about the attempts of suicide in the process. Later a man talks about his agonizing depression. They all talk about how much they have grown through the experience.
We end the meeting with a validation web where we honour each other's positive qualities.
What I used to think was that it took a lot of courage for people to share openly like that in groups, and that the virtue I needed in myself to ask for the sharing was courage. But now I think it takes a lot of gentleness for us to do transformation work. If I were only able to have one virtue to do the change work, I am pretty sure that I would choose gentleness.
So what is gentleness and why is so powerful? When I was doing my own work on the quality, I noticed that the times in my life when I thought I should be more courageous, was when I had a lot of guilt. Guilt is NOT normally one of my big emotions, but occasionally it is there and I know it is there for a lot of people. It is the emotion you feel when you are trying to live up someone else's standards but never quite make it. What I also realized was that the other persons whose standard I was trying to live up to were really harsh. No matter how much progress I made or how much effort I put in, it was never good enough. They never had any intention of me being able to live up to their standard. When I went for gentleness instead of courage, then it was like all the doors of the universe opened up. I stopped trying to live the life someone else had in mind for me and went on my own.
Gentleness allows everything that is hidden inside to be discovered. To be able to have gentleness one simple needs to set aside guilt and its harshness and replace it with tenderness, gentleness, softness. You don't have to live someone else's life. You can live your own.
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Oklahoma City Thunder Nike 2019-20 Uniform Kits Revealed
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The Oklahoma City Thunder unveiled four new uniforms for the 2019-20 season.
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The lineup includes a new City Edition designed in partnership with the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. This City uniform aligns with the upcoming 25th anniversary of the April 19, 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City.
The uniform design features symbols that represent elements of the memorial. Across the chest, "Oklahoma City" appears in gold-lined letters, with the twin Gates of Time spanning down the side of the jerseys that carry into the shorts. The times 9:01 and 9:03 appear within the vents of the shorts. They reflect the innocence of the city at 9:01 before the attack, followed by the time the city began to come together and heal at 9:03.
The white on the side of the shorts represents the Reflecting Pool, a shallow depth of water that provides comfort and peace. "Service," "Honor" and "Kindness" appear above the jersey's tag – reflecting the ideals of the Oklahoma Standard, and the manner in which Oklahoma citizens treat one another and their community.
The Survivor Tree, a 90-year-old American elm at the site of the memorial, is also depicted in full color on the belt of the uniform's shorts. The tree serves as a symbol of human resilience and strength as it withstood the force of the 4,000 pound bomb. Inside the jersey, a blue ribbon is layered with the words, "We Remember Those Who Were Changed Forever, April 19, 1995." Along the back of the neck, Thunder blue, navy, yellow and sunset stripes tie the uniform to the team's traditional colors and represent the many gifts of remembrance that visitors left on the fence at the original site and continue to leave at the memorial today.
The City Edition uniform is one of four new uniforms the Thunder will wear next season, including refreshed Icon (blue) and Association (white) uniforms, and a new sunset Statement uniform.
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\section{Introduction}
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\noindent Quantum field theories of gravity are plagued by divergences that seem to rule out any straightforward attempt to unite quantum theory and the general theory of relativity. There are however quite a few reasons to still study gravity as a quantum field theory. Foremost among these are the existence of surprising perturbative ties between gravity and the better understood Yang-Mills theory\footnote{\noindent The link between Gravity and Yang-Mills is surprising given the significant differences between the theories: dimensionful coupling versus dimensionless coupling, no color structure versus color traces and so on.}. These perturbative ties, stemming from the KLT relations~\cite{KLT}, tell us that tree level scattering amplitudes in gravity are the square of tree level scattering amplitudes in Yang-Mills theory. A Lagrangian (off-shell) origin for this relationship has also emerged~\cite{MHV} but a complete understanding of this important bridge between the two theories is still elusive.
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\noindent The KLT relations are valid on flat spacetime backgrounds so one question that motivates the present work is whether such perturbative ties between Yang-Mills and gravity survive when we move to curved spacetime backgrounds. It is not clear how a Yang-Mills $\leftrightarrow$ gravity relationship, on {AdS$_{4}$}\ , would trace back to a stringy origin. However, it is interesting to study this connection from a purely field theoretical point of view.
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\noindent In this paper, we set up much of the light-cone (helicity) formalism essential to identifying such links at the level of the Action~\cite{MHV}. These perturbative ties seem to extend beyond the spin $1$-spin $2$ system. In particular, one may derive off-shell versions of these relations at cubic order for a spin $1$-spin $\lambda$ system~\cite{Ananth}. This is a further point of interest when examining the fate of these relations on curved backgrounds.
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\noindent Another motivation stems from our work on higher spin theories~\cite{Ananth}. There are various stumbling blocks when attempting to derive a Lagrangian describing an interacting higher spin theory. While the equations of motion are well studied~\cite{MV} we do not have an Action to quantize and it remains unclear whether we can define a consistent interacting S-matrix for such theories. The light-cone gauge approach to higher spin fields~\cite{BBB} yielded some of the first examples of consistent Lagrangians, on flat backgrounds, describing the cubic interactions of three fields, all of spin $\lambda$. The higher-spin story in curved backgrounds is different since the no-go theorems established for flat backgrounds no longer hold. To achieve a  light-cone formulation of higher spin fields ($\lambda>2$) on curved backgrounds, it is essential to have as a guidepost the Action for pure gravity ($\lambda=2$) on those backgrounds. This is one of the results we obtain here.

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\noindent In this paper, we describe how pure gravity is formulated in light-cone gauge on an {AdS$_{4}$}\ background. This is achieved by making suitable gauge choices and using the constraint relations to eliminate the unphysical degrees of freedom. This will allow us to describe the Action of light-cone gravity on {AdS$_{4}$}\ in a closed form purely using the physical degrees of freedom. We also perform a perturbative expansion of this gauge-fixed Action to first order in the gravitational coupling constant and comment on the resulting interaction vertex.

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\section{Preliminaries}
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\noindent The Einstein-Hilbert action reads
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{eh}
S_{EH}=\int\,{d^4}x\,{\mathcal L}\,=\,\frac{1}{2\,\kappa^2}\,\int\,{d^4}x\,{\sqrt {-g}}\,(\,{\mathcal R}\, - 2\,\Lambda\,)\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
\noindent where $g=\det{g_{\mu\nu}}$, $\mathcal R$ is the curvature scalar, $\Lambda$ is the cosmological constant of {AdS$_{4}$}\ and $\kappa^2=8\pi G_N$ is the coupling constant in terms of the Newton constant. The gravity action on a manifold $M$ with boundary $\partial M$ can contain boundary terms, in addition to the bulk Einstein-Hilbert term. In general the form of the Action on such a background is
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{eh1}
S_{EH}=\int_{M} d^{4}x\, {\mathcal L}_{M}\, + \int_{\partial M}d^{3}x\, {\mathcal L}_{_{\partial M}}.
\end{eqnarray}
\noindent In this paper, we focus on the bulk term in (\ref {eh1}) which is sufficient to determine the equations of motion. It is important to note that one may always add boundary terms~\cite{GHY} to the Action that do not affect the equations of motion or Green functions\footnote{These added terms combine with surface terms generated by partial integrations of the bulk term.}.
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\noindent The light-cone gauge approach to formulating pure gravity in flat backgrounds has been studied in~\cite{BCL,SS,ABHS,lcg}. Here we formulate pure gravity in {AdS$_{4}$}\ characterized by a cosmological constant $\Lambda$. As one would expect, this involves considerable modifications to the flat background results of~\cite{BCL} and we comment on these changes as and when they occur.
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\section{{AdS$_{4}$}}

\noindent Consider a five-dimensional flat spacetime with metric $\eta_{_{MN}}\equiv(-1,1,1,1,-1)$ and co-ordinates $\xi^{M}$, $M=0\ldots4$. On this manifold, {AdS$_{4}$}\ is defined as the four-dimensional hypersurface
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{constraint}
-(\xi^{0})^{2}+(\xi^{1})^{2}+(\xi^{2})^{2}+(\xi^{3})^{2}-(\xi^{4})^{2}=R^2\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
with radius $R$. We now introduce local (Poincar\'{e}) co-ordinates $x^\mu\equiv(x^0,x^1,z,x^3)$ on {AdS$_{4}$}\
\begin{eqnarray}
\xi^{0}=\frac{R}{z}x^{0} \qquad\xi^{1}=\frac{R}{z}x^{1} \qquad\xi^{3}=\frac{R}{z}x^3\ ,\\
\xi^{2}=\frac{1}{2z}{\biggl [}R^{2}-\{-(x^{0})^{2}+(x^{1})^{2}+(x^{3})^{2}-z^{2}\}{\biggr ]}\ ,\\
 \xi^{4}=\frac{1}{2z}{\biggl [}R^{2}+\{-(x^{0})^{2}+(x^{1})^{2}+(x^{3})^{2}-z^{2}\}{\biggr ]}\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
which satisfy $(\ref{constraint})$. $z$ plays the role of a radial coordinate and divides the spacetime into two regions. We work here in the `patch' $z>0$ with $z=0$ being the {AdS$_{4}$}\ boundary. The induced metric on this space is
\begin{equation}
g_{\mu\nu}^{(0)}={\partial}_{\mu}\xi^{M}{\partial}_{\nu}\xi^{N}\eta_{_{MN}}=\frac{R^{2}}{z^{2}}\eta_{\mu\nu}\ ,
\end{equation}
\noindent where $\eta_{\mu\nu}$ is the usual Minkowski metric. We now switch to light cone co-ordinates $x^\mu\equiv(x^+,x^-,x^1,z)$ where
\begin{eqnarray}
x^{\pm}=\frac{x^{0}\pm x^{3}}{\sqrt{2}}\ .
\end{eqnarray}
The cosmological constant for {AdS$_{4}$}\ is
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{cc}
\Lambda=-\frac{3}{R^2}\ .
\end{eqnarray}
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\section{Light-cone formulation}

\noindent Our aim is to study fluctuation on the {AdS$_{4}$}\ background. The dynamical variable is the metric $g_{\mu\nu}$, which in the absence of all perturbations must reduce to $g_{\mu\nu}^{(0)}$. We work in light-cone gauge by making the following three gauge choices~\cite{BCL}
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{lcg}
g_{--}\,=\,g_{-i}\,=\,0\quad ,\; i=1,z\ .
\end{eqnarray}
These choices are consistent with $g_{\mu\nu}^{(0)}$ since, in light-cone coordinates, $\eta_{--}=\eta_{-i}=0$. A fourth gauge choice will be made shortly. The metric is parametrized as follows
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{gc}
\begin{split}
g_{+-}\,&=\,-\,e^\phi\ , \\
g_{i\,j}\,&=\,e^\psi\,\gamma_{ij}\ .
\end{split}
\end{eqnarray}
\noindent The fields $\phi\,,\,\psi$ are real while $\gamma_{ij}$ is a $2\times 2$ real, symmetric matrix.
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\noindent The Euler-Lagrange equations corresponding to the Einstein-Hilbert Action read
\begin{eqnarray}
{\mathcal R}_{\mu\nu}-\fr{2}g_{\mu\nu}\,{\mathcal R}\,=-\Lambda\,g_{\mu\nu}\ .
\end{eqnarray}
In light-cone gauge, a subset of the Euler-Lagrange equations which do not contain time derivatives ($\partial_+$) are treated as constraint equations. The first relevant constraint is ${\mathcal R}_{--}=0$ which reads
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{con2}
2\,\partial_-\,\phi\,\partial_-\,\psi\,-\,2\,{\partial_-}^2\,\psi\,-\,{(\partial_-\,\psi)}^2\,+\,\frac{1}{2}\,\partial_-\,\gamma^{kl}\,\partial_-\,\gamma_{kl}\,=\,0\ .
\end{eqnarray}
\noindent A simple solution to this constraint relation may be obtained by making a fourth gauge choice
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{4gc}
\phi\,=\,\frac{1}{2}\,\psi\ .
\end{eqnarray}
\noindent This allows us to solve equation (\ref {con2}) and obtain
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{psi}
\psi=\frac{1}{4} \frac{1}{{\partial_-}^2} ( \partial_- \gamma^{i j} \partial_- \gamma_{i j}) + 2\, \ln\,\frac{R^2}{z^2}\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
with the $\fr{\partial_-}$ defined following the prescription in~\cite{SM}. The second term, in $\psi$, is essential to ensure that $g_{ij}$ and $g_{+-}$ reduce correctly to $g_{ij}^{(0)}$ and $g_{+-}^{(0)}$ respectively.
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\noindent In a flat background~\cite{BCL,SS} the solution to $\psi$ is simply $\psi_{\mbox {\footnotesize {flat}}}\!=\!\frac{1}{4} \frac{1}{{\partial_-}^2} ( \partial_- \gamma^{i j} \partial_- \gamma_{i j} )$ and the second term in (\ref {psi}) is absent.
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\noindent We now compute the determinant of $\gamma_{ij}$ from the second relation in (\ref{gc}) which implies that
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{detg}
\det{g_{ij}^{(0)}}={\left(\frac{R^2}{z^2}\right)}^4\,\det{\gamma_{ij}^{(0)}}\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
with the $\{\,\}^{(0)}$ superscripts implying that all fluctuations are switched off. In this limit, the metric is simply $\frac{R^2}{z^2}$ times the Minkowski metric so the L.H.S of (\ref {detg}) is ${(\frac{R^2}{z^2})}^2$ thus implying that
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{gamdet}
\det{\gamma_{ij}^{(0)}}={\left({\frac{z^2}{R^2}}\right)}^2\ .
\end{eqnarray}
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\noindent Note that in contrast to our result above, on a flat background, $\gamma_{ij}$ is unimodular~\cite{BCL,SS}. We choose the determinant of $\gamma_{ij}$ (which includes fluctuations) to be the same as in (\ref {gamdet}) - this is permitted since $\gamma_{ij}$ is a $2\times 2$ matrix that has only two physical degrees of freedom. This choice renders the fluctuation field, introduced in the next section, traceless making calculations easier.
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\noindent The second constraint relation is ${\mathcal R}_{-i}=0$ which yields
\begin{eqnarray}
\begin{split}
g^{-i}\,=\,-\mathrm{e}^{-\,\phi}\,\frac{1}{\partial_-}\bigg[\,&\,\gamma^{ij}\,\mathrm{e}^{\phi\,-\,2\,\psi}\,\frac{1}{\partial_-}\,{\Big \{}\,\mathrm{e}^{\psi}\,{\Big (}\,\frac{1}{2}\,\partial_-\,\gamma^{kl}\,\partial_j\,\gamma_{kl}\,-\,\partial_-\,\partial_j\,\phi \\
&\,-\,\partial_-\,\partial_j\,\psi\,+\,\partial_j\phi\,\partial_-\,\psi\,{\Big )}\,+\,\partial_l\,{\Big (}\,\mathrm{e}^{\psi}\,\gamma^{kl}\,\partial_-\,\gamma_{jk}\,{\Big )}\,{\Big \}}\,\bigg]\ .
\end{split}
\end{eqnarray}

\subsection{Light-cone Action}
\noindent The light-cone Action for gravity is
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{lca}
S=\int d^3x\,\int dz\,{\mathcal L}=\frac{1}{2 \kappa^2}\int d^4x\, \sqrt{-g}\, \left( 2 g^{+-} {\mathcal R}_{+-} +g^{i j} {\mathcal R}_{i j} - 2 \Lambda\right)\ .
\end{eqnarray}
\noindent We now compute each term in the above expression, using the results listed thus far. We derive the following closed form expression for the Action in {AdS$_{4}$}\ purely in terms of the physical degrees of freedom.
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{aaction}
S\!\!\!\!\!\!\!\!&&=\frac{1}{2 \kappa^2}\int d^3x\,\int dz\,{\biggl \{}\; \frac{z^{2}}{R^{2}}e^{\psi}\left(2{\partial}_{+}{\partial}_{-}\phi + {\partial}_{+}{\partial}_{-}\psi - \frac{1}{2}{\partial}_{+}\gamma^{ij}{\partial}_{-}\gamma_{ij}\right) \nonumber \\
&&-\frac{z^{2}}{R^{2}}e^{\phi}\gamma^{ij}\left({\partial}_{i}{\partial}_{j}\phi + \frac{1}{2} {\partial}_{i}\phi{\partial}_{j}\phi - {\partial}_{i}\phi{\partial}_{j}\psi - \frac{1}{4}{\partial}_{i}\gamma^{kl}{\partial}_{j}\gamma_{kl} + \frac{1}{2} {\partial}_{i}\gamma^{kl}{\partial}_{k}\gamma_{jl}\right) \nonumber \\
&&-\frac{z^2}{2R^2} e^{\phi - 2\psi}\gamma^{ij}\frac{1}{{\partial}_{-}}N_{i}\frac{1}{{\partial}_{-}}N_{j} + \frac{2}{R^{2}}e^{\phi}\gamma^{zz}-2\,\frac{z^2}{R^2}\,e^\psi\,e^\phi\,\Lambda\,{\biggr \}}\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
with
\begin{eqnarray*}
N_i&\!\!\!=&\!\!\!  \mathrm{e}^{\psi}
\bigg( \frac{1}{2}\partial_- \gamma^{j k} \partial_i \gamma_{j k} -
  \partial_- \partial_i \phi -\partial_i
  \partial_- \psi + \partial_i \phi \partial_- \psi \bigg) \nonumber\\&&
  + \partial_k \bigg( \mathrm{e}^{\psi}\gamma^{j k} \partial_-
  \gamma_{ij} \bigg)\ .
  \label{req}
\end{eqnarray*}
Although $\phi=\fr{2}\psi$, we have not made this substitution in the result above - this makes  it easier to trace the origin, from (\ref {lca}), of each term in (\ref {aaction}). In obtaining the above result, we have dropped several boundary terms (see Section~\ref{sec:eingra}).
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\noindent {\it {Deviations from flat spacetime results}}
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\noindent The three main differences between our result (\ref {aaction}) and the flat background Action in~\cite{BCL,SS} are the overall factor of $\frac{z^2}{R^2}$ in front of each line, the penultimate term proportional to $\gamma^{zz}$ and the last term, proportional to the cosmological constant.

\section{Perturbative expansion}

In this section we obtain a perturbative expression, to cubic order in the fields, for the Action in (\ref {aaction}). We do this by making the following choice
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{gammah}
\gamma_{i j}&=&\frac{z^2}{R^2}\left(\mathrm{e}^{H}\right)_{i j}\ , \nonumber \\ \nonumber\\
H&=&\begin{pmatrix} h_{11} & h_{1z}\\h_{1z} &-h_{zz}\end{pmatrix}\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
with $h_{zz}=-h_{11}$ as explained below equation (\ref {gamdet}). In terms of these fields, equation (\ref {psi}) reads
\begin{eqnarray}
\label{newpsi}
\psi=-\fr{4}\frac{1}{{\partial_-}^2}
\bigg[ \partial_- h_{ij} \partial_- h_{ij}\bigg]+\,2\,\ln\,\frac{R^2}{z^2}+{\it O}(h^4)\ .
\end{eqnarray}
In order to obtain a perturbative expansion of (\ref{aaction}) we simply use the results (\ref {gammah}) and (\ref {newpsi}).
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\noindent We now redefine
\begin{eqnarray}
h\,\rightarrow\,\fr{\sqrt 2\kappa}\,h\ .
\end{eqnarray}
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\noindent In terms of these fields, the Action at {\it {O}}$(h^2)$ is
\begin{eqnarray}
S_2=\int d^3x \int dz\,{\mathcal L}_2\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
with
\begin{eqnarray*}
{\mathcal L}_2=+\frac{R^2}{2z^2}\partial_+h_{ij}\partial_-h_{ij}-\frac{R^2}{4z^2}\partial_ih_{kl}\partial_ih_{kl}-2\frac{R^2}{z^3}h_{ik}\partial_kh_{iz}+\frac{R^2}{z^4}h_{zk}h_{kz}\ .
\end{eqnarray*}
In the above we have made use of both (\ref {cc}) and the fact that $h_{kk}=0$. Notice from (\ref {aaction}) that the cosmological constant only appears in interaction vertices involving an even number of fields.
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\noindent At {\it {O}}$(h^3)$, the Action reads
\begin{eqnarray}
S_3=\int d^3x \int dz\;\fr{\sqrt 2}\;{\mathcal L}_3\ ,
\end{eqnarray}
where
\begin{eqnarray*}
{\mathcal L}_3=&\!\!\!\!\kappa\,{\biggl\{} \!\!\!\!\!\!&-\fr{2}\frac{R^2}{z^2}{\partial}_k h_{ik} {\partial}_l h_{ij} h_{jl}+2\frac{R^2}{z^3}h_{iz}{\partial}_k h_{ij} h_{jk}+\frac{R^2}{4z^2}h_{ij} {\partial}_i h_{kl} {\partial}_j h_{kl} \nonumber \\
&&-\frac{R^2}{2z^2} h_{ij} {\partial}_i h_{kl} {\partial}_k h_{jl}-2\frac{R^2}{z^3}h_{iz}\frac{1}{{\partial}_-} ({\partial}_- h_{lm}{\partial}_i h_{lm}) \nonumber \\
&&+4\frac{R^2}{z^4} h_{iz} \frac{1}{{\partial}_-}(h_{lz} {\partial}_- h_{il})+4\frac{R^2}{z^3}{\partial}_k h_{iz} \frac{1}{{\partial}_-} (h_{lk} {\partial}_- h_{il})\nonumber \\
&&+\fr{2}\frac{R^2}{z^2} {\partial}_k h_{ik}\frac{1}{{\partial}_-} ({\partial}_- h_{lm}{\partial}_i h_{lm})-4\frac{R^2}{z^3} {\partial}_k h_{ik} \frac{1}{{\partial}_-} (h_{lz} {\partial}_- h_{il})\nonumber \\
&&+\frac{R^2}{z^2} {\partial}_k h_{ik} \frac{{\partial}_l}{{\partial}_-}(h_{ml}{\partial}_- h_{im})\nonumber \\
&&-2\frac{R^2}{z^2} h_{ij} {\partial}_i {\partial}_j B-6\frac{R^2}{z^3}h_{iz}{\partial}_i B-4\frac{R^2}{z^4}h_{zz}B\,{\biggr \}}\ ,
\end{eqnarray*}
with
\begin{eqnarray}
B=-\fr{8}\frac{1}{{\partial_-}^2}
\bigg[ \partial_- h_{ij} \partial_- h_{ij}\bigg]\ .
\end{eqnarray}

\begin{center}
* ~ * ~ *
\end{center}

\noindent As expected, both the kinetic and cubic vertices in {AdS$_{4}$}\ are far more involved than their flat background counterparts. It would be interesting to (1) extend our analysis to the quartic interaction vertex which is trickier because time derivatives start to appear and must be re-defined away as in appendix C of~\cite{ABHS}, (2) understand whether one can extract `amplitude-like' structures from these expressions as in~\cite{MHV}, (3) attempt a light-cone derivation of higher spin theories on {AdS$_{4}$}\ following the methods of~\cite{BBB}, using the results presented here for guidance and (4) examine the formulation of pure gravity on other curved backgrounds,

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\noindent {\it {Acknowledgments}}
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\noindent We thank Hidehiko Shimada, Stefano Kovacs, Sunil Mukhi and Stefan Theisen for helpful discussions. This work is supported by the Max Planck Institute for Gravitational Physics through the Max Planck Partner Group in Quantum Field Theory and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, through the INSPIRE fellowship (YSA).

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Jazz Aspen announces JAS Café winter lineup
Entertainment Entertainment | Nov 10, 2017
Afro-Cuban percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez will headline the JAS Cafe at the Cooking School of Aspen Feb. 22 and 23.
Award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgwater, Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez and singer Jose James are among the headliners coming to the JAS Cafe this winter. Jazz Aspen Snowmass announced its full lineup for the JAS Cafe winter series Friday.
Performances will be held in two venues this winter — the JAS Cafe Downstairs at the Little Nell and the JAS Cafe Downstairs at the Cooking School of Aspen.
The winter series kicks off Dec. 21 and 22 with vocalist Niki Haris, but did and the James Horowitz Trio. Harris, daughter of legendary jazz pianist Gene Harris, shares the same ebullient, swinging style drenched in the sound of the blues. Expect a tour of diverse standards old and new, blues and soul.
In a special holiday performance, Grammy and Tony award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater will appear Dec. 29 and 30 at the Cooking School venue with her new project, "Memphis," a groundbreaking re-imagining of American Blues and R&B classics made famous by iconic Memphis artists.
During Winterskol weekend, Jan. 12 and 13, vocalist Tatiana Eva-Marie and The Avalon Jazz Band will appear at the Little Nell. Ambassadors of Parisian "hot jazz," Avalon Jazz Band performs a mix of 1930s and '40s Gypsy jazz.
On Feb. 2 and 3 triple-threat talent Katie Thiroux will bring her bravura bass playing, assured singing and compelling compositions to the Nell.
February also will bring Grammy-winning virtuoso guitarist John Jorgenson and his Quintet to the Cooking School on Feb. 9 and 10 with a program of contemporary world music and the return of the fiery Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban percussionist and vocalist Pedrito Martinez and his group, also at the Cooking School, Feb. 23 and 24.
The Cafe returns to the Nell on March 2 and 3 with Brazilian vocalist Teka and the Roger Callaway Trio with special guest Tom Scott. Teka's music is a fusion of the sensual rhythms and harmonies of Brazil with the sophistication and improvisation of jazz, which she calls New Bossa. Scott is a renowned composer, arranger, producer and saxophone/woodwind recording artist. He has 34 solo recordings to his credit and has earned 14 Grammy nominations and 3 Grammy awards.
On March 16 and 17 at the Cooking School, Blue Note recording artist Jose James presents "Lean On Me: Jose James Celebrates Bill Withers." Vetted personally by Withers himself, the show is an exploration of the deep musical catalog that touched millions, including songs such as "Ain't No Sunshine," and "Just the Two of Us." The breakout vocalist and his jazz band give a new twist to classic R&B and soul icon.
The winter series will conclude March 30 and 31 at the Nell with the versatile and deep-rooted 16-year-old pianist and Hammond B-3 organist Matthew Whitaker, a prodigiously talented artist personally mentored and championed by Stevie Wonder and already having played around the world.
Many of this winter's Cafe shows will feature JAS Listen Up! pre-concert artist discussions, in which performing artists share stories and insight on the music they'll perform and what to listen for. Currently scheduled Listen Up! talks include Thiroux, Jorgenson, Martinez, Teka and Whitaker.
Both The Little Nell and the Cooking School of Aspen will be offering a special three-course dinner menu at all 7 p.m. performances for $49. Select items from the Little Nell or Rustique bar menu will be available at all 9:15 shows.
Tickets for the series go on sale 9 a.m. Monday and can be purchased at 970-920-4996 or at jazzaspensnowmass.org. Individual show tickets range from $40 to $75.
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In our world of change and business transformation, a well thought out process, implementation and communication plan is what most organisations need. This business transformation can take them from where they are to where they need to be without the smoke and mirrors. Business transformation is not about exclusivity around resources and methodology. It is more importantly the willingness to share and challenge information along the journey with your team. It's about always learning and implementing new ideas along the way. Who knows your organisation better than you and the people around you?
You don't need a wise man to come in delivering 'services' yet not sharing or transferring their knowledge. If you do, then when it comes to doing this again, you are now dependent upon an external party. Which is not particularly sustainable.
There are not many places in the Western world where the branding is not immediately attributed to its founder. Such as the 11 herbs and spices of Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). This secret was established back in the 1930's, and even today it continues to be one of the world's best-kept trade secrets. The idea of having something 'secret' that no one else has, continues to be a common theme organisations use to separate their offerings from their competitors.
The true innovation that was undertaken by Harland Sanders' Corbin of KFC fame, was not around the flavouring, but that he used the process of efficiency.
Harland was frustrated at the time it was taking to prepare his food using the traditional pan based method and looked for quicker ways. An attempt to use a deep fry method halved the prep time from 30 minutes to 15. However the resulting product was dry and unevenly cooked. Harland continued to experiment further and eventually adopted a new approach using a pressure cooker method. This not only reduced the time, now down to twelve minutes, it also produced tasty and moist chicken. The process helped build a global franchise and made a very successful business.
I also can't leave this part of the story without thinking about the scene from Kung Fu Panda. It's where Po and his Dad are having a deep and meaningful conversation about the secret ingredient of his secret ingredient soup. "The secret ingredient is nothing!". Why do I think about this? Quite simply this is what I have found from working with many organisations around the globe. They profess to have the secret ingredient and very few, if any, actually do.
Business transformation can be as simple as changing a process instead of the ingredient.


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Greening up North Campus
By Barbara Young:
While University of Wisconsin–Stout is currently covered in snow, campus management is thinking ahead to warm days in which students, specifically those living on North Campus, can enjoy pleasant weather with the planning of a new green space.
When the university obtained the land currently occupied by the old Ministry building at 108 3rd Ave. W., plans began to create an outdoor space.
"The need for that green space has been there for some time," said Gary Gust, architect and engineering manager at UW–Stout. "It became apparent years ago."
The entire lot from Fleming-Hovlid to the Chinese restaurant, Fortune Cookie, will be razed to create the green space.
The space is still in concept, but current construction plans include a plaza for student grilling, a sandlot with volleyball courts, temporary parking and foliage to try and block the street from view and reduce noise.
"Part of the college experience is developing those relationships that will continue for life," Gust said. "Having an environment that enhances the ability to develop those relationships is important."
While South Campus has had space for students to enjoy themselves outdoors for some time, this space will be the first of its kind on North Campus.
The idea for outdoor space on North Campus has been on management's minds for years, but actual planning began last February. Because of the road separating the current dorm land and the newly purchased land, it was necessary to gain city council approval. The process took three months, but approval was received at the council meeting on Jan. 31.
"Now we need approval from the UW system and Division of Facilities Development to be able to finish the design of the facility to prepare the construction documents," Gust said.
The development team hopes to have everything ready for construction by summer 2015 and the project completed by fall 2015.
The campus has been undergoing many renovations as of late, but in comparison to the Harvey renovation and the dorm renovations, Gust said the new space would be a substantially smaller project.
"This project is probably in the 1 to 2 million dollar range compared to McCalmont, which is an 8 million dollar renovation," Gust said.
The space will accommodate North Campus' need for an outdoor space similar to that of South Campus. "We're accommodating things many of the college students are looking for," Gust said. "I think it's a win-win situation for the city, university and students."
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Safe Andersia
Banquets and events
RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group acquires Hotel Andersia
Chef's Valentine's specials Dancing New Year's Eve 2023 - Welcome to Monte Carlo! New Year's Eve dinner 2023! Dancing St. Andrew's Day in Monte Carlo! Sunday Family Lunch with animation for kids on 25.09! Andersia Hotel is a member of Radisson Individuals Gran Turismo Polonia 2022 Sunday family buffet with animations for children on 12.06! Relax on Mother's Day Sunday family buffet with animations for children on Mother's Day! The new Chef's menu #MayLongWeekend2022 Kids birthday parties at the swimming pool Easter in Andersia - 390 PLN! Sunday family buffet with animations for children 20.03. Sweet Women's Day at the Flavoria restaurant Relax on Women's Day! Restaurant Week in Flavoria Olympic emotions at the Lobby Bar Valentine's Day in the Wellness area with a swimming pool! Valentine's Day specials by the Chef Winter break in Poznań New Year's Eve dinner! Christmas catering! Temporary closing of the pool until 16.06. Vacation special offer Hotel operation 20.03-07.05.2021 Box for Women's Day Women's Day at Wellness St. Valentine's box for two PFR Financial Shield Cleanliness certificate by HRS The new Executive Chef's menu Swimming lesson Personal training
RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group enters the Polish hotel market and introduces the Radisson Blu brand
RIMC expands in Poland: First hotel takeover in the wesRIMC expands in Poland: First hotel takeover in the western Polish trade fair city of Poznan.
As of 1 April 2022, the Hamburg hotel operator has taken over the IBB Andersia and will henceforth operate it under a brand of the Radisson Hotel Group.
The RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group will take over the modern business hotel IBB Andersia in the centre of Poznan (Polish: Poznań) at the beginning of Q2 2022 and sign a long-term partnership with Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH. Initially, the takeover will take place as a Member of Radisson Individuals. The long-term marketing as Radisson Blu Hotel is planned within the one year. Radisson Blu is a brand of the Radisson Hotel Group in the four- to five-star range and has been a franchise partner of the RIMC for many years. The hotel with around 172 rooms and suites is located in a skyscraper with nineteen floors and is considered one of the showpieces of the city. In addition, the location convinces as a professional conference and banquet facility. It is the perfect environment for training courses, presentations, meetings and conferences due to its variety of rooms, halls and multifunctional event areas with space for over 800 people.
Also for gourmets and wellness lovers the hotel is the perfect destination: In the gastronomy delicious and aromatic dishes of the highest quality in a unique atmosphere are essential and in the wellness area with swimming pool, fitness and saunas relaxation is guaranteed. The hotel is close to the city center. The historic old town is within walking distance and offers a wide range of activities of classical music lovers, has a very lively theatre scene and delights with numerous museums and galleries.
"The country has a great economic potential and the hotel market in particular has been a part of our expansion plan for a long time. We are very proud to take over our first hotel in Poznan with such a highly reputed partner," says Marek N. Riegger, CEO of the RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group. Located in the west of the country, not far from the Poznan and Gniezno Lake District, the trade fair city of Poznan has a population of around 600,000 is no longer an unknown holiday destination.
RIMC Hotels & Resorts Group, headquartered in Hamburg, is one of the leading international hotel companies. In the last 30 years, RIMC Hotels and Resorts Group has realized 200 hotel projects in Germany and abroad. The RIMC Hotels and Resorts Group successfully operating and, if necessary, revitalizing hotels with customized management solutions. The portfolio of the RIMC Group of business, city and vacation hotels - of different categories is currently a promising mix of hotel products. Further hotel projects are planned for 2022 and the following years on the German and international market.
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TikTok is filled with adult-dating scams and fake accounts, report says | #youtubescams | #lovescams | #datingscams
December 27, 2021 Category: Social Media
TikTok is the latest social network grappling with scammers.
TikTok is known for its 15-second quirky videos, but users should also be on the watch for scammers on the social network.
Cybersecurity company Tenable released a 50-page report on Wednesday that outlined three types of scams it found on TikTok that involved directing users to adult dating sites, impersonating popular users and boosting likes and followers.
"Given TikTok's meteoric rise in popularity, it comes as no surprise that scammers would take notice," Tenable researcher Satnam Narang said in the report. "So far, these scams appear to be in their infancy."
In March, Narang started tracking scammers on TikTok, which surpassed 1 billion downloads this year. A TikTok spokeswoman said the ByteDance-owned company has pulled down all the accounts mentioned in the report and relies on a mix of technology and user reports to quickly identify accounts that violate its rules against defrauding or misleading users on the platform.
"TikTok has strict policies safeguarding users against fake, fraudulent or misleading content," a company spokeswoman said in a statement. "We flag and remove most spam accounts before they can reach users' feeds, and we continuously improve our protections, even as malicious actors work to evade our safeguards."
TikTok declined to say how many fake accounts are on the platform or how prevalent the scams outlined in the report are.
In one type of scam, users stole videos from Snapchat and Instagram of women in bikinis, dancing or working out. They then directed viewers to a Snapchat account that it said contained nude photos. Once users migrated over to Snapchat, they would see videos and photos that vanish in 24 hours of a woman displaying nudity or performing sexual acts on herself, according to the report. Eventually, scammers would lead users to links to adult dating sites. The scammers made money when users clicked on these sites or became a paid user. The scammers also asked users to pay money through PayPal to access "premium" Snapchat accounts that are against the social media company's terms of service.
On average, these adult dating scam accounts would have 650 followers and receive more than 1,700 likes on their videos, according to the report. The most popular account the researcher discovered had more than 12,300 followers.
A spokesman for Snapchat said it shut down the accounts and pointed to the company's rules again pornography and illegal activities.
In another scam, users would impersonate TikTok influencers such as Salice Rose and Baby Ariel and celebrities including Indian singer Neha Kakkar. Sometimes, scammers would claim to be a fan account or a backup account for a popular TikTok user.
Other accounts sold followers and likes for TikTok accounts and other social media sites including Facebook, Instagram and Google-owned YouTube. Narang said it makes sense that scammers would take advantage of TikTok because of its growing popularity.
"When the next hyper-growth platform appears, scammers won't be far behind," Narang said in the report. "The tactics might change to suit the platform, but at its core, the scams will be the same."


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When the lights close, the drums begin to pulse and rushes of sound vibrations penetrate your very being. The only lights are the hundreds of ghee lamps all around, and the main flame in the inner sanctum of the Lalita Parameswari Devi. Many rounds of flames are offered to Divine Mother.
We've been in Chennai for a full day now. When we arrived Gunjen kept saying, "I can't believe I'm in India." Oddly enough, her statement was not made from a place of excitement. She was feeling unmoved, and what felt strange was that she thought she was supposed to feel different. I knew that she just needed to connect with her parents and leave the thoughts of 'back home' out of her mind. Then she would settle in and India would become her and she It. Now it was time for breakfast, and the reason I knew was that the air was filled with a mix of morning freshness, incense, and sambhar. I knew just what to have—uttapam, and idly vada, fresh pomegranate juice, and of course CHAI! If you can't tell by now I love Indian food, especially South Indian. I also love Chennai. It is a crowded and polluted city, yes; however, it has this flavor that you can't quite put your finger on – you are confused as to why you love it so much. I think really, it's just because it has all of India in one place. Chennai is much like Bangalore in that it is an old Indian city with modern development. Not just buildings and malls and things, but ayurvedic clinics, schools, yoga centers, ashrams, temples, and yes, tons of shopping. These places still have both old India pulsing everywhere you look, yet evidence of the strides taken to be clean, and more conscious, which is a modern philosophy.
Mathi and I, we are wearing the same Lungi, that is why some Indians laugh at me because I have the same clothes as the Rickshaw drivers and servants, still quite beautiful.
After we spent some time resting and having delightful conversation about the plans of our trip here, we went to purchase a sim card for Gunjen's phone. Gunjen's tension completely subsided when the call was made. It's not that Gunjen has an attachment, more so that she knew that her mom would be worrying until she heard of our safe arrival. And yes, now we had finally ARRIVED.
First we had to shop. We packed lightly and knew we would purchase everything needed for the ashram before leaving. I had been to Chennai once before and knew where to go. I was even recognized by Anand and Raju the rascal. Now that I knew how much these guys straight robbed from us one my first trip, I had a bone to pick. Anand raised his hand and motioned to me, "Tyagaraj." His massive forehead and eyebrow bones are the first thing I saw. You can't see his eyes because of the dark shadow being cast by his orbital ridge. I walked slowly over to him like a well trained vet. "Yea, I'm not using you this time, you totally ripped me off without even thinking about it last time." He said, "Oh, no Tyagaraj this is good price, waiting time." They always have some stock selling point it's so humorous. Clothing shop salesmen tell me, "Oh, very good quality, hand made, hand made." Everything is hand made in India! Even the super express highway is made by hand! (Which is actually only a 3 lane highway, but still I saw with my own eyes, women in saris carrying bags of concrete on their heads.) We found a new driver, Mathi, that seemed an honest enough man, he hosted us around Chennai for the rest of our time there.
We went on gathering the rest of our ashram needs. After two days of running around in Chennai I am ready for the tranquility of Amma's ashram and temple. We tried to find many different sources of transportation to the ashram and eventually went with Gayatri's long time driver. Even though he charged a bit more I convinced Gunjen that it was not just one of these places where you can pull off on the side of the road and ask someone where it is. It is a very remote place and there are horror stories of devotees getting lost going there. Kumar knew what he was doing and exactly how to get there. It would be a stress free trip, with the exception of the bumpy pot whole infested road that leads deep in the forest and to the lap of the Mother.
From earlier morning onward we are traveling to the ashram stopping along the way several times for breaks and photo ops. We even paused for a bit at Amma's school and visited with some of the children that came running out to our car. So sweet.
I began to see the mountains off in the distance and told Gunjen, "See those mountains, that's where we are going, we're close." A complete sense of silence began to cover my heart with It's blanket. Gunjen and I naturally stopped talking to each other as we gaze at the country side and peek over the dashboard and out the window to get a better view of the approaching Garudadri Hills.
Gunjen was marveling at the giant Hanuman statue you can see from a great distance giving blessings to the forest and the surrounding villages. Our heads were shaken from the bumpy car ride, but we felt alive with energy and our eyes wide open. As we approach the gate, a temple worker comes running with some keys. Pilgrims dressed in all black stop to stare at us. I take some video of a monkey having its way with something on the side of the dirt road, and point it out to Gunjen. She laughs and can't help but comment on the cuteness of our relative. The monkey's eyes are present and totally aware. I watch her as we pull into the ashram and the gate closes behind. I'm sure we would see each other every morning for the next two weeks.
The first person I see when we arrive is Laure. She looks red in the face, sweaty and tired, just as we were about to become. I hadn't even paid Kumar and we were already receiving our to-do list. We lugged the bags and all the things we bought for donations, like soaps and brooms and things, up to our rooms. Gunjen and I gave each other a final, but not so final kiss and hug and got right to work making beds and moving furniture. I had told Laure at the end of the last tour that I would be glad to come over to the ashram a few days early to help set the place up for the rest of the devotees, because I knew she was running the retreat with Lalita. Lovely Gunjen and I had a wonderful time joking and playing while we worked. We didn't even come close to having it ready when the temple tour devotees arrived early, which meant Amma was on her way.
We went our separate ways to clean up and change clothes. I was ready for my first shower out of the bucket with cold water. I still take showers with cold water because of that experience. I took Gunjen on the roof for a moment as the sun went down. Now it was real, and you still can't believe it. You look around at the trees, and the ancient space of it all, and you think to yourself, "Why me, why am I privileged enough to live this moment?" We spotted people lining up at the front entrance of the temple. There was a small assembly of students from Amma's school, and some of the young pandits in training that are for the time being living at the ashram.
The youngest and most beautiful of the group sounds off in the chanting of the Saraswati Mantra after some introductory mantras. Everyone chimes in and repeats the Mantra over and over. A full hour goes by, and I was reminded of tour, just waiting and waiting to leave, and no end in sight as to when you might get dinner or bed-rest.
Amma told all the devotees to take rest and then meet in the Temple for Aarthi and our first greeting. This is where the real fire takes place. The Mangala Aarthi every night in the temple is so powerful and so intense. The pandits close the lights and add dramatics to the ceremony. It's nice that way. Aarthi is a very special ceremony and should be given concentration and respect. (For those that don't know Aarthi is simply waving flames and offering them to the deities. The idea is that the flame represents the universal consciousness of the highest state. When we offer this flame of consciousness to God, God then returns the energy. Also fire is one of the most ancient and sacred symbols, therefore with every flame we are connecting with our ancestors. There are many more details to this puja and when done with a pure heart can be a very moving experience.) When the lights close, the drums begin to pulse and rushes of sound vibrations penetrate your very being. The only lights are the hundreds of ghee lamps all around, and the main flame in the inner sanctum of the Lalita Parameswari Devi. Many rounds of flames are offered to Divine Mother.
Amma describes this temple is Tri Shakti Pitham—the Seat of Three Divine Mothers, or Divine Energies. Shakti—power, or energy or life source is always referred to as a Divine Mother quality. Finally they place all flames into one and offer them to each shrine individually in the temple. The drums and the clanging bells dance and become my heart. Even with all the intensity, you feel nothing but peace and contentment. The Sri Chakra at the feet of Divine Mother Lalita Parameswari is covered in kumkum (red vermillion powder) and flowers from a day of puja and Lalita Sahasranama (thousand names of Divine Mother). Amma's concentration never wavers. She is totally absorbed in the Aarthi. The young pandit steps out of the main shrine and the drums stop. The rest of the pandits sound in the closing mantras as they offer the Aarthi flame to everyone in the temple.
Gunjen holds her hands out in front of her as if she is cupping the incoming of energy from the temple, and at the same time offering her prayers and surrender. This sight brings great peace and comfort to me—to know that my partner shares in the same love and admiration for these practices as I do. I fall in love with Gunjen all over again at that moment. My love for her matured and blossomed in that small fraction of a second.
Gunjen after an evening Aarthi celebration.
I felt that this was the best possible situation for us to place ourselves. We had both just been through very difficult—life changing events and now we are in Sacred Mother India, in this amazing Shakti Pitham, offering our prayers and improving our inner beings. The mountain is strong and steep and we are climbing to glory! Amma gives a small talk after the Aarthi and then we have a late dinner. Tomorrow we will be initiated into our silence. I am ready.
that's when I would have CHAI!!! Ah Yeah!
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