Donations for those affected by riots have been pouring into a Tottenham donation centre over the past three days.
【明報專訊】You may have seen in the news that there have been riots in the UK. They started with a peaceful protest in North London, and within days spread to mindless looting and vandalism all around the country. People were killed, businesses were lost, and a warehouse in West London containing over one million independent records (唱片) was set on fire - profound (深遠) destruction that may yet change the shape of the British music industry.


This blog will in the near future feature the campaign journal and battle reports of our Indostan miniatures campaign. Useful information will appear under the Index headings above, detailing characters and places of interest. We endeavor to start the campaign as soon as possible but are still gathering our troops and surveying the lay of the land. Please stay tuned.
Just to let you know, I'm looking forward to watching this campaign develop.
The photos you've been posting on "Adventures in Lead" are very encouraging, sir.
Jeff, thank you for your support, sir. We intend to start the campaign as soon as possible but are still scrambling to prep some pieces, mostly terrain. We are anticipating the beginning as much as you, believe me.
By the way, if I might make a suggestion . . . on the "Cast" page, why don't you add a blank line between characters . . . it would make things much clearer.
Also, you might want to pick some dates for the officer's commissions (remembering that commissions were purchased at this time in the regular army).
What I do is to pick a good "start date", then roll a die to see how many years are added to it . . . but be sure that it will be before the campaign year; AND roll a d12 to get the month . . . or you could just pick them as you please.
Earlier commissions "outrank" later ones.
Jeff, I will take your suggestions on board. Of course we will have a "hero" similar to Chase who we intend to make a Captain very early into the campaign, but having commission dates for the others will be useful and fun.
I took another look at the Cast page and it does look much better with those blank lines between characters.
By the way, I'm working up my own Colonial campaign (very different from yours -- set on a large imaginary island).
We are planning on our "training game" for May 29th so that everyone can learn how "The Sword and the Flame" rules (that we will be using) work.
And if you're not interested (because the campaign is set to start in 1876), that's okay too.


Hawkeye head coach Fran McCaffery and three of his players discussed their upcoming matchup with Tennessee on Saturday.
Iowa forward Luka Garza answers questions during the Iowa media availability at Nationwide Arena on Saturday, March 23, 2019.
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Iowa's Fran McCaffery, Jordan Bohannon, Luka Garza, and Joe Wieskamp took to the podium on Friday to discuss the Hawkeyes' matchup with Tennessee on March 24 at 11:10 a.m.


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So I want to make this post useful for the stackoverflow readers and you can share any of the suggestions related to the alignment of the input fields
jsFiddle: http://jsfiddle.net/jaggs/wdzgm1x0/

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The xx embrace expansion & sing outward on new album I See You
How you feel about the xx's third album depends on what attracts you to their music. Is it the minimal space they afforded much of the music they made on their first two records? Is it the awkward teenager vocal bond between Romy Madley Croft and Oliver Sim? Is it the minimal and considered spatial production of Jamie xx? Perhaps it's all of these things, and more?
Whichever aspect of the xx it is you care about, prepare for I See You, the band's third album recorded in London, New York, LA Texas and Reykjavik to challenge those allegiances.
There are a number of factors affecting I See You from the off. The biggest single influence is Jamie xx's recent solo album In Colour. That record had Jamie embrace his dancefloor urges, a confident producer used to paring things back, diving into polychrome and dance nostalgia.
I See You embraces that textured sampled approach. Opening song 'Dangerous' marks the card early arriving with sampled horns, percussive beats and an immediacy that was heard on Madley Croft and Sim's contributions to In Colour but are totally new to the xx's music. For all intents and purposes, it's a banger.
It's a sensibility reflected throughout I See You. Familiar elements of guitar, bass and drums are cranked up, space isn't left to its own devices. An The Alessi Brothers' 'Do You Feel It' sample intros 'Say Something Loving', the Norwegian vocal trio Trio Mediaeval's 'Just' sample starts 'Lips', Hall And Oates' provide the hook for 'On Hold'. Where Jamie was content to weave a tapestry from his fellow bandmates, here he involves himself in the song and its sentiments.
The recent Pitchfork cover story gives some background into the last four years for the trio, in personal terms. Madley Croft immersed herself in the pop hit factory as her band are referenced by modern producers anyway, while Sim has been addressing alcohol dependency and facing up to adulthood, which is addressed on 'A Violent Noise'. Like 'Loud Places', which revelled in the night-club experience to mask the melacholy, 'A Violet Noise' had Sim using the night-club as a reason not to address his problems. Madley Croft sings to him "You've been staying out late / Trying your best to escape / I hope you find what you're looking for."
"Is it in my nature to be stuck on repeat?," asks Sim on 'Replica', a song which is the only track that has a smudge of Smith's steel drum trademark. At the same time, I See You has much of the vulnerable beauty that made people latch onto the xx. The central run of tracks rely on restrained production touches to support Madley Croft's soulbaring 'Performance' and her moving tribute to her deceased parents on 'Brave for You' ("And when I'm scared / I imagine you're there / Telling me to be brave"), the latter which Smith employs a building dynamic range to parallel her emotions.
Expecting people not to grow up and remain shy teenagers into their adulthood would be unfair on their mental health and creativity. Throughout I See You, Madley-Croft and Sim sing out, a result of them growing as people. They croon with confidence. The shy dancers are swaying with less worry or self-consciousness.
Change is natural and to be encouraged. Some will be disappointed by the band's more expansive sound, by doing so, they ditch the minimalism that defined their impact at the beginning and move closer to the sound of other performers, no longer outliers. While that is a worry in itself, four years on, Coexist feels like a retreat into what was expected of a band. I See You is the sound of that band in colour and embracing their own growth.
Album of the week I see You
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Young Dalliance Sheds Light on Why Misfortunes are His Driving Forces To Success
Some people often believe that one's unfortunate circumstances hinder them from genuinely gaining success in life. Although this is a valid concern for many, and a facet of society can attest to this ill-fated belief, some refuse to confine themselves with the shackles of their miserable conditions.
As someone who ardently countermands to the allure of misfortunes, Young Dalliance vehemently rejects the notion that individuals trapped with countless restraints can never get to where they want to be. And now, having reached freedom and the height of his dreams, Young Dalliance shares that the first step towards attaining victories in life is to treat repudiations as sources of strength.
Hailing from the sun-drenched and palm-studded streets of Las Vegas, Nevada, Young Dalliance, also known as Young D, never thought that he would trade his hubbub predicaments in the city with a more tranquil lifestyle in a small town in Salem, Oregon. As his dreams started to take its course in the world of entertainment, Young D briefly thought that the move set his aspirations a mile back. But realizing that his goals were larger than the threat of his circumstances, he worked his way around the new environment while equipping himself with the needed skills to get ahead.
Fueled with a passion for music, Young D took it upon himself to master the art of translating his thoughts into words soaked in musical notes. So with a heart to continuously advance his way into the entertainment industry, he set a couple of years aside to study Pop and Country songwriting. On top of this endeavor, Young D also took this time to explore more genres and broaden the scope of his talent.
In his independently-initiated pursuits, he was able to find his niche in rap music. And with this newfound path inside the realms of music and entertainment, he worked hard to create pieces of art that perfectly reflected his zeal and spirit. When the time came that he was ready to unleash his creations, he released one EP and five singles in 2019. The most popular of them, " Your Toxic Mood" and "Cloud 9", allowed Young D to make his name known in the small town of Salem. From then on, he successfully attained a steadily-increasing hodgepodge of murmurs of his marvelous talent and astounding voice.
Young D's drive to stand out in music can be traced back to when he was only a spectator of a couple of his favorite artists at a young age. But when Young D began to see his talents from within, he knew that he was destined to fill a spot on the center stage. So with a notebook and an old pen, Young D started to jot down words, which later became part of his EP that was recently released.
Now, with a seven-track, Vincent Van Gogh inspired EP entitled "Starry Nights Ease Troubled Minds" and a recently dropped music video, "Windmills," Young D is set to share more of his talent across the globe.
No matter what obstacle that life may surprise us with, Young D wishes to remind the people that success awaits for those who stay resilient amid the challenges that may come in their way.
Listen to Young D's music by visiting his website.
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Yeeowch
Sometimes it's a rejuvenation, other times things don't work out all that well. Me, I'm of the opinion stickin' needles in the face is generally a bad idea all around, but I'm a guy. I've never completely understood the lengths some women go to in an effort to look good.
Skeeter Fly
Excellent work! After "at least 15 years," a de Havilland Mosquito is in the air again. I could've sworn the CAF had one, at least back in the 70s, but I've slept since then so who knows? Bonus: It's going to be based in VA Beach. Road trip!
Your Thought for the Day
Check Your Work
This is why the marketing department should never be put in charge of anything: a new Motorola ad claiming Apple Maps can't find an address is using one that doesn't exist at all. It's Manhattan, too! Everyone knows the addresses there, right?
A small species of African mouse has a remarkable ability, not seen in any other known mammal. If it helps push us further down the "grow your own organs" path, I'm all for it.
The "Ick" Factor
Ok, I'll agree, when examined from a purely clinical point of view sex could be considered pretty gross. So I guess it's no surprise that someone went and figured out why most people actually aren't grossed out. That said, I would've been much happier with the headline "why women aren't grossed out by sex," because it's pretty clear that's what the study was actually trying to work out. Makes me wonder if they even bothered to ask men.
Bang a Drum
Shades of Spinal Tap: a band's drummer had a heart attack and died on stage. Yes, yes, it was a disco band, get yer hate all out first. At any rate, now that so many rock groups are approaching their... "golden years," I wouldn't be surprised to find this happening more and more often.
The British Are Coming!
And in the "people will complain about anything" file, we have a guy grousing about British words ending up in American English. It would've be nice to have a more comprehensive look at how the exchange goes both ways. As it reads, it seems like yet another invasion.
Us? We actually watch quite a few UK shows, and have been very long-time fans of Terry Pratchett. I'm actually surprised I don't use more "Britishisms" than I already do.
We're Number One!
Some things just deserve to be celebrated: by one (elaborate) metric, the US has the cheapest beer in the world. It'd be interesting to know if the super-cheep generic label BEER you can get in supermarkets artificially depressed the statistic.
Playin' With Your Head
And coming up on the outside of the "Weirdest Country in Asia Derby" we have perennial favorite... Japan! At least this seems to be temporary, but it IS Japan. I'm expecting to see middle-aged Asians with sagging brows in a few years if this trend catches on.
He Broke the Truck
Flat-Topped Dragon
The aircraft carrier China bought nearly fifteen years ago that could never-ever actually be turned into a working ship no matter how hard anyone tried is now on active duty. Of course, everyone is now certain that it'll never-ever be able to launch any aircraft or be otherwise useful. Me? Like I said before, the Chinese think short-term planning is something that's counted in decades. I will not be surprised one little bit if this thing is flinging aircraft into the sky before Olivia graduates high school.
A hospital in China is taking the problem of inadequate sperm donors seriously. Hands free! It's not completely clear to me if this is some sort of catheter thing or yet another "helping hand." Personally, it makes me think of one of those milking machines farmer use. To which I must say, no thanks!
Fish Circles
Crop circles? At the bottom of my ocean? It's more likely than you think! Determination and an OCD-like ability to focus can carry you quite a long way.
That's Not Good
Point taken: if you have a chance to avoid road debris, take it. Especially if you're in Russia. And what is it about Russia, anyway? Have they got some sort of requirement to have a dash cam in ever single vehicle on the road? That's what it seems like!
Fun with Beetles
Take one RC truck, screw an SLR camera on it, and add a big cover to "lion proof" it, and what do you get? Some really neat pictures! Even though the post is dated February, it looks like they still haven't completed their documentary project. Here's to hoping they finish it soon!
What a Guy
I'll take fake explosives and a party dress, for the win! The perpetrator was experiencing "mental issues?" You don't say!
Veg-Gene
A new genetic study is implying we only left Africa after a single mutation allowed our ancestors exploit plants as food more effectively. Which the author of the article naturally turns into "become vegetarian," because after that it's quite obvious we all turned to plants as our exclusive source of food, right?
Oooh... Scary...
Nothing like creeping around in basements and staring in dark windows to prep you for the Halloween season. Promise: No shrieking masks or other "boo!" scares, so you can leave the volume at a normal level.
Dragon Time
SpaceX's Dragon capsule will be making it's first-ever for-real cargo run to the space station in not quite two weeks' time. It seems like a lot to go through to haul up half a ton of stuff, but nobody said rocket science was cheap. Plus, it'll give their team more information to put toward the manned version of the capsule, which is a good thing.
Shine On, You Crazy Beer
FOIA work at its finest: the hard-hitting journalists at NPR used the Freedom of Information Act to get the details of a top-secret government project. Not news, right? News: to see if beer would be safe to drink after a nearby nuclear blast. I tend to agree with the author. It seems pretty obvious at this distance but back then nobody knew anything about radiation, and I'd want to know, too!
You're Doing it Wrong
Most car jackers use guns, knives, and other weapons. And then there's this guy. "Influenced by an unknown substance." You don't say?
Stealth Dragon
China seems to be really, actually serious about fielding a stealth fighter. Of course, being serious about it is nowhere near the same thing as actually getting it. Still, when a country's leadership has a tendency to think in decades instead of elections, anything's possible. There's a reason Japan's been trying to talk us into selling them F-22s all this time, ya know?
More pictures are here...
Now, aren't you glad the main stream media has made such a big deal of the Antarctic ice sheets setting a new record? What's that? The record is for MOST amount of ice? Oh. Ok. Nevermind.
Truth be told, I actually don't disagree with the basic premise that human behavior is changing the planet's weather. What I disagree with is using this as an excuse to ram a thinly disguised collectivist agenda down our throats as a "solution."
Pebble Glow
Coming to a pavement near you: the ultimate in "eco friendly lighting". Funny, I seem to remember things like this going back to the '70s. Maybe they've got a new formulation? I don't remember those old glow-in-the-dark things lasting all that long.
Wuv, Twoo Wuv...
Sometimes it's hard to improve on the Fark headline: Man arrested for doing something that we've all contemplated at some point. But that's never happened to me. Nope, not at all. My story, let me show you it...
XKCD, 20k Feet Edition
Those of you who, like me, got tired of scrolling around a whole lot of nothing with today's XKCD comic may find this helpful. Slashdot's calling it the world's biggest web comic ever. Not sure I can disagree with that.
This Isn't the Economy You're Looking For
It looks like they're really starting to scrape the bottom of the barrel to get all the undecideds not to notice the huge unemployment numbers, sky-high prices, and flash-fried ambassadors: The Obama administration is emphatically denying any plans to invade Canada. I dunno. You all do realize that something like 80% of the population of Canada lives just a few hours away from our border, right?
Answering questions I didn't know anyone was asking: why aircraft carriers are so useful, and likely always will be. I'm still amused at how the MSM accepted the "no no, we're turning it into a casino" line the Chinese were handing out when they towed theirs out of the Black Sea. Nowadays? Not so much.
Sandprint
It turns out elephants sleep laying down. At least, those elephants slept lying down, and now the zoo has (temporary) proof. Ellen probably wishes I slept that still.
Floor Fun
Steve U. gets a no-prize fit for an emperor for bringing us news of the discovery of an "enormous" Roman-era mosaic in southern Turkey. What's not widely understood nowadays is how much closer that part of the world was to Rome back then. It's always important to keep in mind that the Mediterranean was not bisected by religion in this period. It was a bowl, not a folded piece of paper.
Retiring the Taxi
Everyone is justifiably making a big deal about the Space Shuttles being retired, but very few people have given much thought to the 747s that will soon be out of a taxi job, until now. It's the first time I'd ever seen any pictures of the inside of one, especially the early one that's been in service for more than forty years. With a first class unheated cabin I can understand why it may not have been particularly popular as a crew transport. It's a shame that it's likely boneyard bound, but without the mission I guess it's not much more than an obsolete, half-stripped cargo plane.
Paging Montgomery Scott, White Courtesy Phone Please
New tests of different geometric shapes has revealed that warp drive may not be as impossible as once previously thought. If I'm reading it correctly, it's still far more energy than we can easily generate nowadays, but at least it's not requiring the conversion of an entire large planet to work.
Surf Towers
If a new documentary is to be believed, the rumors about someone actually surfing the wreckage of one of the World Trade Center towers as it collapsed are true. What seems inarguable is that the guy was one of a very, very few who survived right at Ground Zero. It was, almost by definition, a confusing, terrible event. If he thinks he survived it by surfing, who am I to contradict him?
Robosuit
Spies have finally gotten a look at what Robocop will look like in the upcoming remake. I think it looks mighty plain, but the single human hand is interesting. The article says there will be changes to the character as the movie progresses, so here's to hoping it looks a little more interesting at the end. And here's to hoping it doesn't suck!
A Specific Sort of White Christmas
Steve U gets a no-prize so cold even Santa won't touch it for bringing us news that NASA scientists are reporting the first firm sightings of CO2 snow on Mars. Unlike the more conventional stuff found at higher latitudes on Earth, this is the actual atmosphere of the planet freezing and precipitating out. The mechanisms help explain what makes Mars' north pole tick, but exactly how the more permanent formations at the south pole work remain a mystery.
Chicks... in... Space...
A record-setting female astronaut has become only the second woman in 14 years to command the International Space Station. In other news, they're still stuck with just three crewmen per on the thing. SpaceX can't get its dragon capsule going fast enough, is all I'm saying.
And I thought the town I grew up in was remote: a Chinese village of 200 can only be reached by a "rope bridge" over a chasm nearly 1000 feet deep. From the article, it seems like it started out a rope bridge, but now is made of cable. Because that makes it so much safer. Right.
Game Show Fun
Some of them are incredibly well-known, but I'd never seen most of them. I loves me some game shows!
Tiny Things
Scientists working at IBM have announced the ability to image molecules in such detail that the properties of atomic bonds can be made out. The measurements are so sensitive even vibrations from temperature differences must be removed, and so they're taken at -268C, which is... really cold... in Fahrenheit. And then it gets REALLY complicated.
When Increments Attack
Now That's a Partnership
A Vietnamese car wash owner got busted for a particularly original "customer loyalty" plan. I guess women in Vietnam don't really get their car washed all that often. And by "car washed," I bloody well mean CAR WASHED. Stop giggling. Geeze, you'll pass out!
This Time, with Sound
Biscuit!
A scientist is using a 7000 year-old technology discovered by ancient Egyptians to put the finishing touches on his new 3D ceramic printing technology. Right now it seems to turn everything an, admittedly nice, bluish color, which may limit the appeal. Then again, that's just engineering, so if the thing takes off I can't help but think the color limitation will go away.
Well Why the Hell Not
Taiwan is celebrating its first same sex Buddhist wedding. This is one of those edge issues that my libertarianism causes me to act in unexpected ways. Since this is a) (presumably) legal, b) they are (presumably) paying their taxes, and c) most definitely not on my lawn, I'm fine with it. None of my business, hope the best for them. Some may disagree, even strongly, but that's cool too.
I guess it says more about me, that this reminds me of so man of my friends.
Long Live the King
British archeologists have announced they've discovered what they believe to be a strong candidate for the bones of Richard III. He was buried in a church near the field where he fell, but, like most monastery churches of the era, it was razed with its location long forgotten. The remains are consistent with contemporary descriptions of the king, although (predictably) nothing like the exaggerated descriptions found in Shakespeare's play.
Chrome Fruit
Introducing the world's shiniest fruit, according to a new press release somewhere, at any rate. I think they look like a cross between ball bearings and grapes. Apparently it's an adaptation to the local birds' fascination with shiny objects. Which tells me someone needs to get these things into a jewelry store right away.
Charity Ride
I'm participating in my very first charity bicycle ride, and need your help! Please visit my ride site and donate to this worthy cause! Every little bit helps!
Breakin' da Ice
Russia's at it again, this time with a new, larger, nuclear powered ice breaker. When the majority of the coastline of your country lies above the arctic circle, ice breakers become much more important. Bonus: Commerce, and therefore, life is improving in the area because the ice is retreating.
I Can Haz Riches?
When dogs are involved, the meme is "humiliate my dog." When cats are involved? Not quite the same result. I didn't find the pictures all that funny because around here, we call that "Tuesday."
Update: link fixed!
Unlock My Love
A two thousand year-old bridge is being harassed by a six year-old custom and since this is Italy it's a freaking mess to get anything done about it. They sorta look like barnacles to me. You'd think a security camera and a couple of cops would be all that's needed to fix this problem, but then you'd still be forgetting this was Italy
Dusty Pennies
This has got to be one of the most distant coins in the solar system. Something tells me the guys working the mint that day in 1909 would have no inkling one of the thousands of coins they created would end up on Mars. Kind of nice that it did, I think.
Jupiter Go Boom
Amateur astronomers have captured images of yet another... something... careening into Jupiter. As with everything else that's hit it lately, what damage there may be won't be long lasting. I blame the 1%.
Arguments, Like Hope, Spring Eternal
It's nice to know not much has changed in the past eleven years: the 9/11 museum, delayed for months due to arguments over cost, is set to resume construction after a new deal has been reached. Sometimes I wonder how we ever get anything done over all the arguing.
We Can Remember it For You Wholesale
Neuroscience graduate students have discovered a technique that allows them to imprint short term memories directly onto a brain. For now, at least, it's done with hapless rat brain tissue, and it's not completely clear exactly what a living creature would experience "remembering" these things. Frankenmemories!
My Kind of Purse
The Swedes may have invented it, but leave it to Australia to popularize it: a new style of wine box may see women leaving behind their giant sacks of crap to carry something really important. Yeah, I know, that's not gonna happen, but it's fun to think about it. Oh, and "goon sack?"
Not content with the European Union kicking Greece in the nuts every few months, it looks like God is going to let nature have a few goes as well. Still, magma building up under Santorini is not the same as Santorini going kerplooey. Heck, it may even make trips over there cheaper. I think I'll give touring that specific island a pass, thought.
Tablet R Us
Toys R Us has announced a tablet computer geared specifically for children. I'm not too sure about this one. By the time Olivia was old enough to really "get" how a computer worked, she was mature enough to take care of an actual full-sized one Well, by "take care" I guess I really mean "takes as good care of one as Ellen does." Which means proving again and again that laptops can be stepped on regularly without doing lots of harm. There's a reason half the price of any laptop Ellen has is warranty. And don't get me started on her phones...
Blue Peek
Has NASA inadvertently "outed" the secretive spaceflight company Blue Origin? I'm thinking "no." That capsule's outline looks really similar to a Soyuz capsule to me. I'm thinking "prop," but hell what do I know?
Dumbass, Indeed
Hey, did you know using a car to spin up a playground turntable might be dangerous? Since he was 20, I'm thinking he probably didn't leave behind a family, but since it's Germany that's not guaranteed. I haven't sen the video. I wonder if he wore a helmet?
It's nice to know it doesn't just happen to me: after visiting a national park, a South African couple discovered an unexpected guest tried to hitch a ride home with them. Fortunately all involved walked away fine. I guess the only real difference would be Ellen trying to talk everyone into letting her take it home.
Mighty Bird
A NASA team recently completed a successful untethered test of its Might Eagle autonomous lunar lander recently, and Space.com has the pictures to prove it. Bonus: the test took place around test stands originally used for Saturn V engine development.
New Kindling
Amazon has announced details of their upcoming new Kindle models. I got one for Christmas last year, and haven't bought a print book since. The self-publishing model has inspired me to take a crack at writing a novel, too. Watch this space for future details.
Sleep Well Tonight
If the Daily Mail is to be believed, contact lens wearers are in a lot of trouble. I was always under the impression people were supposed to use a special cleaning solution instead of tap water. But, don't despair! Swimming in a pool supposedly exposes you, as well. Sensationalism? In my media? It's more likely than you think.
Spooky Distances
Scientists have announced a new distance record in transmitting quantum state information. I'm sure I'm getting this wrong, but I *think* it will mean we're one step closer to instantaneous communications that might be faster than the speed of light. Or some sort of confusing thing that'll put a cat in a box with a sandwich. HMmm... Sandwiches...
Fly Putin
F- golf, I want the president who flies an ultralight with geese trailing him. Well, yes, I guess Putin hasn't been particularly kind to civil rights and has turned Russia's media into a sycophantic blow horn for whatever he feels like scolding them about that day, but. Now, hang on. Remind me how this is different from Obama? Oh, that's right, Putin made the media act that way.
Ceres or Bust
NASA's Dawn probe has departed the asteroid Vesta and is now en route to the dwarf planet Ceres. Ceres was always highlighted on maps of the solar system when I was a kid, so I think it'll be cool to finally get real close-ups of the object. Oh, and am I the only one who wants to fine The Register $500 each time they use the word, "Boffin?"
Get the Sieve
You'd think this would happen more often: a Chinese visitor to a Sri Lanka gem exhibit has been arrested after being accused of swallowing a $13,000 diamond. Then again, who puts on an exhibit of gems that allows visitors to, you know, touch them and stuff? And it could've had a pointy bit on it, too. Ah, well. I wonder who's ticked off the chief of police lately? I think they're about to get a really crappy job.
What I want to know is, how many people let this one get by before it ended up in print? Back when I worked with a non-profit, I seem to remember several committee meetings with at least six people on each before something went to print. Yes, they were a bunch of prissy wannabes, but still.
Sunflowers, You Say?
An elderly German farmer apparently got the surprise of his life when authorities notified him what he thought were sunflower seeds had turned into marijuana plants. This supposedly happened after he tossed bird seed on the ground. If it's all true, and I am by no means sure it is, I predict a run on bird seed at every pet supply store in the US in 3... 2... 1...
Veggie-Donalds
McDonald's has announced plans to open the first two vegetarian McDonald's stores in India. The menu seems to be substituting potatoes for meat, but this is not much more than a press release so who knows? Hey, if it meets (ha!) a need, I'm all for it!
A Challenger Appears
Valve has kinda-sorta gone public with its intentions to enter the hardware market. The development cycle for the big 3's consoles seems to have gotten quite relaxed in the past few years. It'd be nice toss in a little competition now and again.
Smooth Foam
Sometimes tiny things can overturn large constructs. Like how three little photons are threatening to overturn entire classes of quantum gravity theory. I'm impressed they worked out how to probe Planck-scale phenomena without an infinitely powerful energy source. Controversial? Duh.
Paging Ray Stevens, White Courtesy Phone Please
Wandering around naked and scaring old people is no way to go through life, son. At least this time it wasn't some 300 lb. basket case on a scooter. Bonus: Woo pig, sooey!
Conversations That Only Happen In My House
"Oh, mom, that's a cute outfit! You should wear that for Halloween!"
"Get the hell out of here, Olivia! I'm not dressing up as a stewardess for Halloween."
And then the men in my neighborhood wept...
Now, I've gone on record several times that I think Apple's denizens can be a bit... overcommitted at times. But comparing the company to a character who cooks meth for a living, well, hang on a minute. That may not really be all that bad of analogy anyway. I mean, have you seen the people who go in and out of an Apple store lately?
Thanks For All the Marriages
Unification Church founder Reverend Sun Myung Moon has died. I can remember when, back in the 80s, this guy was a boogeyman of the MSM. He was gonna take over the world and make us all get married at once in a giant stadium, or something. Twenty years later, he's dead and last I checked people were still mostly getting married in modest private ceremonies. Believing what the MSM tells you tends to work out that way, I've found. Which is why I'm so glad they're covering this election!


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Ladakh is a famous place among tourists for various reasons. One of the most popular reasons is trekking. It is said that Ladakh is an inspirational destination especially for the trekkers in true sense. Here tourists can enjoy the scenic beauty, different cultures along with colorful people, villages, green fields and monasteries of the valley. When any of the tourists start trekking than one can get an opportunity to enjoy various ancient temples, isolated monasteries and numerous other settlements. Here tourists can get an unparalleled experience of enjoying their time amidst glaciers, snow-capped peaks, lush meadows, rivers and many other things. There are various famous treks but Trekking in Zanskar offer you an unforgettable and life time experience. Zanskar is the most elevated portion of the Ladakh area. This region offers numbers of challenging and interesting safaris and treks to the seekers and trekkers. You can easily approach to this beautiful region from Kargil by jeep. Zanskar is a famous place in Ladakh region and also the second largest town of this region. Zanskar Trek offers you an opportunity to trek in the area of high altitude. Here you will enjoy the trekking in the area with snow peaks and clean and clear atmosphere. Here trekkers will get the opportunity to trek which ranges from luxury treks to hard treks. In Ladakh, tourists will get the opportunity to enjoy different types of exciting treks. You should plan your trip to explore the fascinated mountain ranges of Ladakh which offer you a breathtaking view of this beautiful region.
Ladakh Sham Valley Trek is famous by the name of "Baby trek". It is famous by this name due to its low altitude or comparatively less walking hours. This trek offers you the opportunity to visit various important monasteries of Likir, Lamayuru, Rizong, Palace of Temisgam and Alchi. This is an interesting trekking from village to village trek where you can easily watch out some typical villages of Ladakhi with very little number of houses. The best season to go for Sham Valley trek is from June to October. This trek is of easy level and the tourists enjoy going for this trek.
Markha Valley Trek is one of an attractive and the most diverse Trek. You can easily access to this trek from Leh and it offers you to enjoy a wide range of diversity of Landscapes. This trek is encircled by the Himalayas and it is located in the northwestern corner of India.


There have been developed various methodologies of measuring media concentration. The appropriate measure depends on the objective of the measurement which might be on the one hand the examination of economic power, or on the other an assessment of whether market structure might restrict diversity in the media industry. Frequently media academics borrow measures that have been developed by economists. Regarding the examination of economic power, economists have used companies' market share, shares of assets, value-added, sales, advertising revenue or even number of employees in forming an opinion of their bulk in the economy. To overcome the limitations of economic-based measures media analysts have proposed a number of media concentration measures which take into account their importance to the public. This article focuses on the non-economic types of concentration measures and assesses their appropriateness in the broad context of media concentration's impact on the pluralism and diversity. It suggests that assessing shares in the political/cultural markets is notoriously difficult and concludes that, given that economic power and pluralism (especially in the range of material offered) are closely linked, a combination of economic-based and culturally-based units apply.
The media blockade imposed by Israel during its 22- day invasion of Gaza in December 2008 - January 2009 barred foreign reporters from entering Gaza. Eye witness reports were restricted to the invading Israeli military and to Palestinian and Arab journalists in Gaza. The blockade influenced media coverage and public opinion around the world. Two Norwegian aid workers and medical doctors managed to enter Gaza on the fifth day of the war to work at the Hamas-controlled Al Shifa Hospital. As the only Western doctors, they were interviewed repeatedly by global media. They frequently appeared also in Norwegian media, including Dagsrevyen, the prime time evening TV news of NRK - The Norwegian State Broadcasting Corporation. They attributed their media appearances to their "white voices," i.e. local Palestinian and Arab voices were less interesting to Western media. Drawing on framing theory, content analysis and interviews, we first discuss possible bias and framing in Dagsrevyen's coverage of the Gaza War as it ran its course. We also reflect on post-war developments, before addressing the two Norwegian doctors and their media relations during and after the war. Were their interactions with the media "source-driven journalism," and how justified is their "white voices" claim?
The Narrative Reconstruction of 9/11 in Hollywood Films: Independent Voice or Official Interpretation?
This study examines the relationship between Hollywood and American Politics by analysing two significant films about the September 11 attacks: United 93 and World Trade Center. The Bush Administration was undoubtedly aware that cinematic versions of history endure in the memory of people far better than other modes of historical explanation. In November of 2001, they sent Karl Rove, President Bush's well-known political advisor, to Los Angeles to meet with Hollywood filmmakers. Rove clearly articulated the official, Washington DC, version of these attacks to his elite audience: the war should be fought on both a "military" and an "idea" front; the global problem of terrorism requires an international collaborative response; the principles of freedom and democracy must be heard over the totalitarian ideas of Islamic fundamentalists; and we are fighting against militant factions, not against Islam itself. The authors compare the official "narrative" expressed by Rove with the narratives of United 93 and World Trade Center in order to evaluate whether Hollywood echoed the voice of the Bush Administration or exhibited independence in their interpretations of September 11.
The result of media reform in China has led to the profit-driven popular press, instead of the Party press, developing rapidly and heavily influencing the public life in the country. How do the people negotiate with the political power and form their own "public" in daily life through reading the popular press? On the one hand, as the ordinary Chinese people keep their distance from public affairs, they fail to respond to the coverage that is always controlled by the power of the state; this leads to people's dissent from or indifference to the headlines or important news in the popular press. On the other hand, compared with the stuffy and always-positive news of propaganda that is far from their daily lives, trivial news happens under circumstances that are more sensible and meaningful for them. People refer to their reason and sense in daily life to criticise what the truth is. In the meantime, the "public" is aroused through controversy and disagreement.


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Cappuccinos, Pizza, and Gelato pretty much sum up the last ten days of my life since coming to Roma for a backpacking trip with my girlfriends. I thought Paris was my "main squeeze" in Europe, but I quickly found myself cheating on my boo thang after falling in love with the perfection of Rome the minute I landed from my luxurious RyanAir flight into Ciampino airport. As the days passed, my girlfriends and I searched through every tiny cobble stone street, ate at every gelato spot that popped up in front of us, and sat in every plaza to people-watch the way Romans do. In these ten days, I feel like I've made some habits (most of them are free or cheap) that I must share with you so you don't miss out on your next trip to Rome.
Forget the 12-euro combo deals with crappy commercial food, all you need is a plate of Carbonara pasta for four euros from Pastificio and you're good to go. Show up anytime between 1PM-6PM and they'll be selling fresh, homemade pasta to take away. Take your plate of pasta onto the Spanish steps which is only a three minute walk away, and you'll be feeling Italian on your third bite in. This isn't a restaurant; so don't expect a fancy waiter and Italian music to serenade your meal. It's the go-to place for authentic Italian food without the hefty Italian price. We even met the owner; Giorgina (whom I secretly wish she was my Italian grandmother) and she explained that the store has run through four generations of her family. They make and cook the pasta fresh everyday al dente style, perfect blast of flavors in your mouth, and they even give you little cups of water to wash down the goodness.
I thought I'd seen a lot of intense European architecture and art, but it's as though every single drip of beauty and talent in the world lives within the walls of the Vatican, Exaggeration? Nuh uuhh honey. The line to get inside of the Vatican itself took an hour and a half of baking in the sun, and about 400 "no, grazie's" to the annoying hagglers trying to get us to buy 40-euro tickets to skip the line with a guided tour. Anything over 16 euros and you lost my attention, 40 euros is just a joke. So instead, we waited like the rest of the cheap tourists with no shame and got in only to find out that if you flash your school ID (even if its international), you get half off on the ticket. Eight euros will get you to see the most breath taking masterpieces that will leave you with chills. All I have to say after that experience is that the Popes be doin' it big.
Rome is no New York City, but its skyline can still be marveled, especially fo' freeeee. This often overlooked tourist attraction costs absolutely nothing and gives you some exercise to burn off the pasta from Pastificio. The reason it's overlooked is because its next to the Vatican, and because like us, most people can't find the walkway or bus to get you there. My friends and I searched for about an hour and asked five different police officers until we accidentally stumbled upon some steps that eventually led us to an uphill climb. It's an awesome getaway from the crowded and sweaty mainstream tourist attraction, and seriously, you'll be thanking me for the exercise later.
As soon as you walk out of the "Colloseo" stop on the subway the grand Coliseum slaps you in the face, chillin' in the middle of normal 21-century people. It's a sight to see from the outside alone, but if you want to splurge on a worthy investment, I highly suggest paying the 16 euros to get in. The ticket to get in lasts for two days and you can visit the gardens on the other side of the street from the Coliseum. There's something so grand about sitting inside of the same theatre where Julius Caesar once stood in. It'll really leave you with chills.
I had another chilling experience right outside of the Pantheon during one of our last days in Rome. After dinner on a Sunday night, my girls and I decided to buy a gelato and take a stroll around the historic part of town. We were blindly guided to the Pantheon by perfectly serene classical music from a cello. We noticed that the piazza, or squares, would always be an authentic part of Roman life. These meeting areas give musicians and curators and opportunity to enjoy perfect moments such as the one I was experiencing. It wasn't just the beauty of the Pantheon, or the fountain in front of it, it was the people curled into the circle where this musician was pouring his heart and soul into the music. For zero dollars, you can feel like you've gone back in time hundreds of years and really live in the moment.


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Joanna was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of 6, but she has never let it slow her down. In addition to her love of sports, Joanna also loves playing the saxophone in her school band, traveling with family, reading, and spending time with her older brother, Anthony. She is looking forward to joining her classmates, Ryan O'Keefe and Billy Carlsen (Youth Ambassadors from 2013) and the rest of the TJ-JL Family in our fight against diabetes.
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The world of business is being profoundly transformed by the Internet and the electronic commerce. The rapid advancement of the Internet technology and its applications such as Internet systems seems to expand the scope of business opportunities offered by global digital economy. Internet systems support a worldwide broadcasting capability, a mechanism for information dissemination, and a medium for electronic commerce between organizations and customers across countries. This study leads to the derivation of the diffusion model of Internet systems, which comprises four key dimensions: external market factors, external technical factors, internal organization factors, and internal system factors. This model proposes a theoretical foundation for further research of electronic commerce and ICT diffusion.


The central figure in Ezra's "neighborhood books," Peter is unforgettable as a sweet little boy in a red snowsuit playing in the snow. He grows up to be a regular kid, coming to terms with a new baby sister and hanging out with his dog and his friends. While Peter is bright, imaginative and fun-loving, his quiet, thoughtful side is evident in every book.


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Aldebaran Resources Inc.
ALDE CA01408J1049
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02/06 Aldebaran Resources Up 5% As Completes Two Drill Holes On Altar Project
02/06 Aldebaran Resources Completes Two Drill Holes On Altar Project
02/06 Aldebaran Provides Update on Altar Drill Program
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Aldebaran Announces Commencement of Drill Program at Altar Project
11/15/2022 | 07:02am EST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Nov. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aldebaran Resources Inc. ("Aldebaran" or the "Company") (TSX-V: ALDE, OTCQX: ADBRF) is pleased to announce that drilling has commenced at the Altar copper-gold project for the 2022/2023 field season. The Company currently has one drill rig on the property and plans to have three rigs operating by the beginning of December.
John E. Black, Chief Executive Officer of Aldebaran, commented: "Towards the end of the 2021/2022 field season we received very encouraging geophysical data, indicating that the Altar East and Altar Central deposits may be substantially larger than previously thought. Our first hole into the northern edge of the geophysical anomaly, hole 221, provided a proof of concept, returning over 1 km of mineralization. The entire hole is outside of the current resource estimate for the property, which already shows that Altar is one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold projects in the world. The goals of the 2022/2023 drill program are to further test this promising anomaly and test undrilled areas currently defined as waste in the 2021 resource estimate. When we feel that we have properly tested the geophysical anomaly, we will transition to a resource update for the entire Altar project, including the Radio Porphyry deposit, which was the focus of drilling in the 2021/2022 field program."
The results of the 3D IP/Resistivity and MT geophysical surveys (see Company news release dated June 13, 2022) completed across the entire Altar copper gold project revealed a compelling coincidence between areas of high conductivity (i.e., low-resistivity) from both the IP and MT data, with areas of known copper-gold mineralization defined by previous drilling (Figure 1). At the time, only a small portion of this large, 3 km x 3 km x 2 km anomaly, which is situated between, to the south of, and below, the main Altar Central and East deposits, had been drill-tested. Drill holes ALD-22-220 and ALD-22-221 (Figure 2) then confirmed management's long-held belief that the Altar system is much bigger than previously thought (see Company news release dated August 18, 2022). The 2022/23 campaign will see multiple drill holes test the sizeable geophysical anomaly from more strategic locations.
The first drill hole of the 2022-2023 campaign will be to continue hole ALD-22-222, which was stopped at 7 m depth due to a campaign-ending snowfall in June 2022. That hole is designed to test an area that has a coincident favourable geophysical signature and a strong, multi-element talus fines geochemical anomaly at surface. Additional high-priority drill holes will be testing areas within the large geophysical anomaly, which have more favourable geological and alteration indicators gleaned from the historical drill holes. Where possible, holes are also being designed to test areas within the current 2021 conceptual resource pit shell that were categorized as "undefined waste" due to no drilling. Several of these "undefined waste" areas have favourable geophysical and/or geochemical anomalies occurring within, or near, the current pit shell, which offers the opportunity to convert waste material to mineralization.
For more context, please join CEO John Black and Chief Geological Officer Dr. Kevin B. Heather in a live event on November 16th at 10 am EST / 7 am PST. Q&A will follow the presentation. Click here to register:
https://6ix.com/event/Aldebaran-announces-commencement-of-drill-program-at-altar/
The scientific and technical data contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Dr. Kevin B. Heather, B.Sc. (Hons), M.Sc, Ph.D, FAusIMM, FGS, Chief Geological Officer and director of Aldebaran, who serves as the qualified person (QP) under the definitions of National Instrument 43-101.
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About Aldebaran Resources Inc.
Aldebaran is a mineral exploration company that was spun out of Regulus Resources Inc. in 2018 and has the same core management team. Aldebaran has the right to earn up to an 80% interest in the Altar copper-gold project in San Juan Province, Argentina from Sibanye Stillwater Limited. The Altar project hosts multiple porphyry copper-gold deposits with potential for additional discoveries. Altar forms part of a cluster of world-class porphyry copper deposits which includes Los Pelambres (Antofagasta Minerals), El Pachón (Glencore), and Los Azules (McEwen Copper). In March 2021 the Company announced an updated mineral resource estimate for Altar, prepared by and based on the drilling completed up to and including 2020 (independent technical report prepared by Independent Mining Consultants Inc., Tucson, Arizona, titled "Technical Report, Estimated Mineral Resources, Altar Project, San Juan Province, Argentina", dated March 22, 2021 - see news release dated March 22, 2021).
Certain statements regarding Aldebaran, including management's assessment of future-plans and operations, may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws and necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond Aldebaran's control. Often, but not always, forward-looking statements or information can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate" or "believes" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved.
Specifically, and without limitation, all statements included in this press release that address activities, events or developments that Aldebaran expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including the proposed exploration and development of the Altar project described herein, and management's assessment of future plans and operations and statements with respect to the completion of the anticipated exploration and development programs, may constitute forward-looking statements under applicable securities laws and necessarily involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond Aldebaran's control. These risks may cause actual financial and operating results, performance, levels of activity and achievements to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. Although Aldebaran believes that the expectations represented in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date hereof and Aldebaran does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities law.
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Speak On It is a Teen Vogue column by Jenn M. Jackson, whose queer Black feminist perspective explores how today's social and political life is influenced by generations of racial and gender (dis)order. In this piece, she provides a deep dive on the life and accomplishments of Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first Black American from a major party to make a bid for president of the United States.
In 1964, Chisholm was elected to New York's state legislature, beginning what would be a long and illustrious political career. Then she turned her sights to a congressional seat in the newly reapportioned 12th District in her home neighborhood.
Chisholm garnered attention for her outspoken nature, wit, and directness. While campaigning for Congress, "Fighting Shirley Chisholm" would often walk through local precincts announcing her arrival over a bullhorn. As Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood saw an increase in Latinx residents, Chisholm announced herself in fluent Spanish.
Chisholm was one of the people. She made it clear that her beliefs and the intersections of her race, gender, and place of origin were all central to her political objectives.
Her national political profile started rising during a tumultuous year. Martin Luther King, Jr., was shot and killed in April 1968. The Vietnam War was raging. And just two weeks after Democratic presidential hopeful Bobby Kennedy, brother to the late President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated, Chisholm won the Democratic primary for a seat in the House of Representatives.
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In November 1968, Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to Congress, defeating James Farmer for New York's newly reapportioned 12th Congressional District. The night she won the election, she told supporters, "After many years of struggle and sacrifices on the part of several of you here this evening, we have at long last been able to elect today a voice that shall be your voice in the halls of the United States Congress," according to NPR. Chisholm would serve seven terms in Congress.
In 1972, the same year President Richard Nixon was embroiled in the controversy surrounding the Watergate scandal, Chisholm sought the Democratic nomination for the presidency on the slogan "Unbought and Unbossed," which is also the title of her 1970 autobiography. The slogan wasn't just a catchy phrase for Chisholm; it was "a way of life," according to her congressional intern Robert Gottlieb, who helped create the campaign poster.
Before her run for the presidency, Chisholm helped found both the Congressional Black Caucus and the National Organization for Women. But with some members were concerned that she was too radical, too Black, and too antiestablishment, neither organization officially endorsed Chisholm for president.
Despite a lack of support among prominent white women and Black Americans, Chisholm fought hard. "If you can't support me, if you can't endorse me, get out of my way," Chisholm said on the campaign trail. "You do your thing and I'll do mine." She carried 152 delegates at the Democratic National Convention, eventually losing to George McGovern in 1972.
In 2005, Chisholm met the ancestors after suffering several strokes. Chisholm's election to Congress opened the door for many others to follow her lead. Today, a record-breaking 102 women representatives serve in the 116th Congress. There is no doubt that Chisholm's trailblazing legacy helped make these wins possible.
Now, as Senator Kamala Harris has announced her bid for the U.S. presidency, it is imperative that we look to the example that Chisholm set. "Fighting Shirley Chisholm" taught us that being a candidate for the people means bucking political trends, challenging the status quo, and making space for those who have typically been excluded from the political process. Chisholm's legacy continues to shape the social and political world since she passed on.


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The 24th match of the Hundred will be played between Manchester Originals and London Spirit on August 10 at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester. Both the teams have had ordinary starts to the tournament. While Originals have won only one out of their five matches, Spirit have managed to pocket two victories. The positive for both sides is that they are coming into this match with a win in their previous outing. Who will make it their second consecutive win? Originals or Spirit? Tune in to find out….
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Q: Simplest way to filter value from generic List in C# using LINQ I have two classes. The first one is Person, and the second one is Student (which inherits from Person). I want to filter a generic List and find all Students which grades are higher than 7. I came up with the following solution:
class Person
{
    public string Name {get; set;}
}

class Student : Person
{
    public decimal Grade {get; set;}
}

class Program
{
    static void Main(string[] args)
    {
        List<Person> people = new List<Person>();
        people.Add(new Person() {Name="John"});
        people.Add(new Student() {Name="Joe", Grade=6});
        people.Add(new Student() {Name="Jane", Grade=8});

        people.Where(delegate (Person person) {
            var student = person as Student;
            return student != null && student.Grade > 7;
        });
    }
}

Is there a simpler way to filter this list?

A: Here's a few different ways of doing it, with some relative performance numbers:
Initial
people.Where(delegate(Person person)
{
    var student = person as Student;
    return student != null && student.Grade > 7m;
});

Initial Modified
(same speed as Initial)
people.Where(p =>
{
    var student = p as Student;
    return student != null && student.Grade > 7m;
});

OfType
(40-52% SLOWER than Initial)
people.OfType<Student>().Where(s => s.Grade > 7m)

Foreach
(9-16% faster than Initial)
var results = new List<Student>();
foreach (var person in people)
{
    var student = person as Student;
    if (student != null && student.Grade > 7m)
    {
         results.Add(student);
    }
}

For
(12-18% faster than initial)
var results = new List<Student>();
for (var idxPerson = 0; idxPerson < people.Count; idxPerson++)
{
    var student = people[idxPerson] as Student;
    if (student != null && student.Grade > 7m)
    {
        results.Add(student);
    }
}

To get the performance numbers, I:

*

*Ran a control test that did nothing

*Timed each of the functions 100 times over a List with 10 to 1,000,000 elements

*Subtracted the control time from each tests time (to make the results more accurate)

*Each function used the same random data set and ToList was used to force the enumerator to run

Of course, these are just performance numbers on my machine, you'll have to test on real-world data to get actual results as the distribution of Students vs. People, the average grade of the student, etc. will cause a lot of variation in the timings.

A: The only improvement I see is using OfType, like this
var result = people.OfType<Student>().Where(s => s.Grade > 7);

...and my syntax is simpler... but that is in the eye of the beholder.

A: people.RemoveAll(p => p.Grade <= 7);


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Laura DeAngelis – Post Memoriam
A scene from Post Memoriam
For recent Alumna Laura DeAngelis (BFA Dance with Distinction and BA History, 2019) to tell a story including the cultural narratives of World War II and the Holocaust using dance and media, she realized early on that she not only had to research the time period, but she had to study the history of how artists have approached making works so grand in scope. She knew she wanted to use dance, video and photography to investigate the psychology of what it meant to be an SS or Gestapo member juxtaposed with the experiences of Holocaust victims, while considering the contemporary implications of WWII crimes. As a history major, DeAngelis focused on European history and took courses such as the History of the Holocaust, History of WWII and Transnational Histories in WWII. She also has deep family roots with personal histories in this time period as her grandmother lived in Fascist Italy, one of her grandfathers joined in the partisan movement against the fascists and another grandfather served as a soldier on Omaha Beach. Pulling from these experiences, DeAngelis used her focus on composition in her dance major to craft what became her senior distinction project, titled Dancing Narrative of the Second World War.
DeAngelis' journey into this venture included a three-week summer study abroad in Europe with the Department of History's WWII Study Program. While in Europe, she collected film and video assets and kept a journal to document her emotional arc in order to pinpoint aspects that intrigued her. The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of History also commissioned her to document the tour, which she did with photos and a documentary film. As a true collaborator, DeAngelis also relied on the personal family histories and/or the cultural affinities of her dancers to grasp the key moments of the WWII genocides that the ensemble wanted to memorialize.
The result was the episodic work Post Memoriam, presented as part of the Department of Dance Senior Concert March 6 - 8. The performance had many elements, including a male duet about being an SS or Gestapo member, a group work memorializing Holocaust victims, and a film, Erschbuld, which DeAngelis made while she was overseas. "Dance as a corporeal medium forces an audience to look into the eyes of another human being and confront their own complicity," says DeAngelis. "There is nothing more inspiring and thrilling than creating your work. Whether it's a physical dance, a dance film, or even photos, knowing that without your craftsmanship this work of art wouldn't exist induces authentic pride. Whether people are left moved, provoked, or even disturbed, knowing that with my mind alone I can be evocative is the reason I wake up in the morning and commit myself to tedious technical foundations."
DeAngelis' won first place for her work in the category of "Redefining the Human Experience" at the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum on March 3. The Ohio State Office of Research selected Dancing Narrative of the Second World War to be one of only two undergraduate research projects at the university featured in their Research and Innovation Showcase on April 24. DeAngelis plans to continue making work after her undergraduate career and to eventually attend graduate school to pursue a career in academia.
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I can't really say why I've not liked Thanksgiving for a while. Maybe it's because we always spent the day in the car as a kid, driving the three hours to the small town of Tarboro, NC to visit much loved Grandparents. Maybe it's because everything was very "hurry up and wait" as we piled into the house and smelled all the cooking for what seemed like hours before being allowed to grab a heavy duty paper plate and make our way through the line.
Maybe it's that we always ended up sitting in the laundry room, perched on the high bar stools, the only grandkids for a while… and then the oldest by far. The grownups would laugh and chatter and there we'd be, my sister and I back in the laundry room, behind the saloon style door, eating our lunches alone. Then my brother came along and our bar stool perches became a kids table, still in the laundry room as there weren't many other options in the small house my Grandfather built.
But maybe it's not because those things were wrong… but because they were so right. I loved being able to hear my Uncle David laughing at something my father said. I loved my Grandmother covering her mouth and pretending to be shocked but secretly laughing. I loved the sound my Granddaddy made when he pushed back from the table and patted his stomach with a happy groan. I loved the hurried prayer and the rumble of chairs pushing against the floor as we all crammed into the small house, filling it to the brim with turkey and dressing and collards and love… so much love.
Maybe it's the absence of all that, all of those strong, faded photograph memories, that makes Thanksgiving so terrible now. It's strange to think I won't go back to that house, with the kitchen that stayed a few degrees warmer and the smell that was part Grandma's heavy powder with a twist of Granddaddy's country ham biscuits. Maybe that's what has made Thanksgiving so strange these last few years… the absence of family: the disappearance of a generation who shaped me into who I am, who cradled me from birth. Perhaps it's a longing for a time I can't get back, for people I can't have back. But still… I want my children to grow up embracing the idea behind Thanksgiving… the family togetherness, the love, the food… all of it.
So this year, I think I'll start a new tradition. No more Thanksgiving. No more wishing for Grandma's dressing or Grandaddy's stew. If I want them, I'll make them. No more hiding in the wings and wishing someone would recreate that feeling of bursting at the seams with family.
From now on, we start our own traditions, whatever they may be. From now on, I cook what feels right, I do what feels right, WE do what feels right. For our family… the soon to be five of us.
This year? We're celebrating Thanksgibbing. And I think Grandma and Granddaddy would totally approve.


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Brexit: Boris Johnson's father requests French passport
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's father has requested a French passport, he announced on Thursday.
The prime minister's father, Stanley Johnson, told radio station RTL that he wanted to renew his family's ties with France after Brexit – the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union, which he voted against.
"It's not a matter of becoming French. If I've understood correctly, I am French," Johnson said in French. "My mother was born in France, her mother was entirely French and her grandfather too."
"So for me it's a question of reclaiming what I already have," he told RTL, adding that he was "very happy" of that fact.
"I will always be European," Johnson said, "that's for sure," adding that it's important to maintain a link with the EU.
Johnson made his announced on the eve of Brexit, as a transition period in which the UK remained part of the EU's single market and customs union comes to an end.
The UK and the EU reached a post-Brexit trade agreement just days before the end of this transition period. According to the prime minister, the UK has "taken back control of our laws and our destiny" in what is "the biggest trade deal yet."
The agreement was signed by Johnson, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council president Charles Michel on Wednesday.
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When Barack Obama won the Presidential election, a shift occurred around the world. Suddenly, a black man attained the highest position of power in the United States and arguably the world. People across America said they had not believed that they would live to see the day when a "black man" would win the Presidency.
In response to President Obama's surprising and effective campaign, delegates of the Republican National Committee selected former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Michael Steele as its new chairman, hoping to change its brand from that of extreme Limbaugh loving conservatives to that of minority embracing pro-economic moderates.
Former RNC Chairman Mike Duncan responded to the news by declaring, "Obviously the winds of change are blowing." Duncan had hoped to have been re-elected.


February is Black History month and at WMODA we are exploring how the Zulus have honored their heritage at Ardmore Ceramic Art in South Africa. As well as all the whimsical safari animals and vases decorated with local flora and fauna on display at the museum, the Ardmore sculptors have also portrayed aspects of traditional Zulu life.
Zulu potters are featured in several Ardmore sculptures at WMODA. Traditionally it is the women who make the pottery, including beer pots called Ukhamba which are used for serving and drinking sorghum beer. The smooth black finish is achieved by re-firing the sun-baked pots in a pit fire of aloe leaves and cow dung, then rubbing with animal fat to honor the ancestors. Ritual beer drinking by Zulus is associated not only with the living, but also with the dead, to whom it is offered whenever the ancestors must be remembered and appeased. King Ceshwayo claimed beer was "the food of the Zulus" and one of the Ardmore figure groups depicts a king imbibing. He wears a leopard skin which denotes his regal status. On his feet are traditional Zulu sandals which are made of used car tires. They are known in Zulu as "izimbadada" because of the sound they make when walking in them. Brilliant recycling!
Basket weaving is another traditional Zulu craft depicted in the Ardmore sculptures at WMODA. The striking hats worn by married Zulu women are called isicholos. They evolved from elaborate hairstyles into head-dresses woven with human hair, natural fibers and beadwork. After marriage, women never removed their elaborate head wear even when sleeping. Today, however, isicholos have become a cultural and fashion statement among young women also. Traditionally Zulu women carried pots, baskets and other goods for their daily life on their heads and there are several figures in the WMODA collection featuring this skill.
The Zulu economy depended upon cattle and agriculture. Women grew the crops and men hunted and tended the cattle. Young boys were the herders and several of the older Ardmore artists have recalled that their first experience of working with clay was modeling toys at the river bank while watching their family's prized Nguni cattle. A man's wealth was counted in cattle and provided the main Zulu diet as well as hides for clothing and shields. Cattle were also the means for acquiring wives through lobola, or bride-price.
The more recent history of the Zulus at Ardmore is featured in the splendid ewer celebrating 30 years of the artists' successes and poignant references to the hardships they have endured, notably HIV/AIDS. Depicted are works by the first Zulu artist, Bonnie Ntshalintshali who drew inspiration from her Christian upbringing and tribal traditions.


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Arab League concerned for Sudan's transition
AFP , Monday 25 Oct 2021
File Photo: The secretary-general of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit. AFP
The Arab League on Monday expressed "concern" over developments in Sudan after the military detained civilian leaders and ministers in the transitional government.
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"Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit expressed deep concern over the developments in Sudan," the pan-Arab bloc said in a statement.
He also urged all sides to adhere to an August 2019 power-sharing deal outlining the transition following the ouster of president Omar al-Bashir.
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