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By Ambreen Iqbal
The TV debate held on April 2nd 2015 was historic in many ways. It was the first time that seven party leaders faced each other, a live studio audience and the rest of Britain. It was also historic in the sense that the spotlight was shone on Manchester and Media City, rather than the typical Westminster setting favoured by British politics. The response to the leaders' debate on social media was huge and Humanity Hallows has compiled a few of your comments below:
The first is a haiku, written by Sheila McGill. She said the following, 'The leaders' debate with so many different views, some controversial, made me think about the young voice in the audience and how many are disengaged, this led me to write a haiku:
Left, middle or right
Your voice ensures, your vision,
Your freedom, your might!
The second is a comment from MMU student Amber Hodson, which gets straight to the point:
'The Welsh party think we're all separate countries, SNP still wishes to be out of the UK, Conservatives are in another world, Lib Dems have no idea what's going on, UKIP made some good points (especially about being within the EU) and Labour are 50/50 for me at the moment. No point mentioning the Green Party to be fair.'
Last but not least, is a slightly more in-depth analysis of the leader's debate. MMU student Mohammed Ahmed writes about what each party ultimately tried to sell, as well as who came out on top.
'Three party leaders clearly won the debates. Two neither won nor lost and two fared badly. Here's my verdict on how each of the leaders did in the debate:
Nicola Sturgeon: I thought she was the clear winner of this debate. It's no coincidence that one of the most searched for terms on Twitter during and after the debate was, 'Can I vote SNP in England?' Surprisingly, for a party that doesn't stand candidates in England and Wales, she talked about social justice and how the policies the SNP would implement would help the whole of the UK, unlike Leanne Wood (which I'll come onto), a pitch that will appeal strongly to many English Labour voters.
Nigel Farage: The UKIP leader clearly was controversial and not afraid to be divisive, as his comments about HIV positive immigrants showed. The polls showed that this divisiveness went down well with existing UKIP voters, but also many Tories. It may be enough to stop the decline we have been seeing in the last few weeks and improve UKIP's vote share. John Curtice, the famous Strathclyde pollster, yesterday suggested that there was some evidence that UKIP could recover as a result of this debate, but we will have to see.
Ed Miliband: The Labour leader surprised his critics with a fairly decent performance. While he went under the radar a little and was constantly under attack from the insurgent left and right, Miliband did well on the few occasions he attacked David Cameron, and did not interrupt the other leaders when they were making points. The fact that he is the only realistic national alternative to David Cameron means that he'll probably benefit most.
David Cameron: I thought that David Cameron neither won nor lost this debate. CCHQ will be delighted that he was able to get his central message, "Stability" against a dreaded "Left-wing government" across to a wider audience. But Cameron himself appeared flustered on the night and people expected him to do better than he did. Overall,,this wasn't a performance that will excited undecided voters, but it's not a performance that will make many Conservatives turn away from Cameron anyway. Which, I suspect, is exactly what he wanted.
Nick Clegg: Initially, being a member of the dreaded liberal left commentariat, I like many others thought that Nick Clegg had done quite well. He is quite good at these debates, as we saw in 2010, and pitched his ideas well. But polls showed that the public disliked his performance. Perhaps the fact that the man is so toxic has permanently made people blind and deaf when it comes to listening to anything Clegg says. Either way, the Lib Dems are confident that they've done enough to persuade voters in those 57 Lib Dem held seats to keep the faith. I'm not so sure.
Natalie Bennett: Bennett didn't lack passion. She definitely had some good ideas. But she came across so poorly that it completely obscured everything she was saying. You felt like she was going to drop to the floor and start crying any minute, such was the ineptitude of her performance. I would regard her as being a major loser in these debates. She really didn't do the Green Party's ideas and values any justice through her performance. Polls show that only 1%-1%!-now think she is, "Able and capable to run the country." A very poor show.
Leanne Wood: The Plaid Cymru leader had ideas, and expressed them well. She floored Farage on immigration "You should be ashamed of yourself!", and took the fight to Ed Miliband. There's just one problem. This was supposed to be a UK WIDE DEBATE. Did anyone tell Wood that she was supposed to be pitching to English and Scottish voters as well as Welsh voters? Another major loser, but the Plaid leader will be fairly pleased that she topped Google searches during the debate, 'Who is Leanne Wood?'
The leaders' debate was certainly memorable, but has it helped those on the fence make up their minds? That remains to be seen. However, there is a sense that British politics might finally begin to move away from the 'clique' of Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrats at long last.
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It's worth noting first that when traditionalists quote this favorite of their proof-texts, they often misquote it. Neither Isaiah 66:24 nor Mark 9:48 say that the worm will "never" die. Very dynamic, thought-for-thought translations like the Common English Bible and the New Living Translation will sometimes say the worm will never die, but this is an act of interpretation, not translation. Most translations, particularly more literal ones, render the text "will not," "shall not" or "does not" die. That's all that the author says as part of the idiom.
This doesn't stop Robert Morey from writing that "Christ used the phrases 'unquenchable fire' and 'never-dying worms'."2Morey, R. Death and the Afterlife (Bethany House, 1984), 89. Thankfully Morey acknowledges that this is his "paraphrase."3Ibid. Other authors do not: Robert Reymond tells us that "here the impenitent's 'maggot' is said never to die";4Reymond, R. Contending for the Faith (Christian Focus Publications, 2005), 346. Christopher Morgan says the "agents of suffering (the worm and the fire) are never extinguished";5Morgan, C. "Biblical Theology: Three Pictures of Hell." From Hell Under Fire (Zondervan, 2004), 137. John Blanchard says these passages refer to "a worm constantly gnawing at those who are condemned to spend eternity there."6Blanchard, J. Whatever Happened to Hell? (Crossway Books, 1995), 142.
The Hebrew language afforded Isaiah the ability to communicate "never," had he intended to do so. In Judges 2:1 the angel of the Lord says, "I will never break My covenant with you." Nathan prophecies against David in 2 Samuel 12:10, quoting God as saying, "The sword shall never depart from your house." In Psalm 15:5 David sings, "He who does these things will never be shaken." In each case, the word "not" from Isaiah 66:24, לֹא (lo'), is used in conjunction with the Hebrew word עוֹלָם (`owlam), meaning "everlasting." In other words, "will not ever." Isaiah 66:24 does not contain `owlam.
Likewise, had they wished to do so, Greek enabled the translators of the Septuagint (and the Lord Himself who quoted it) to translate Isaiah 66:24 as saying the worm will "never" die. In Matthew 7:23 Jesus says, "I never knew you." Paul says in 1 Corinthians 13:8 that "love never fails." Hebrews 10:1 says the Law "can never … make perfect those who draw near." Each occurrence of "never" in those verses translates the Greek word οὐδέποτε (oudepote), a compound word meaning "not at any time." This is lacking in both the LXX rendition of Isaiah 66:24, and in Jesus' citation thereof in Mark 9:48; they simply use the word οὐ (ou) meaning "not." Isaiah, quoted by Jesus, simply says the worm will not die.
If we were to consistently take "will not die" to mean "will never die," we would make a mess of Scripture. Joseph tells his brothers in Genesis 42:20, "Bring your youngest brother to me, so your words may be verified, and you will not die." The Lord directs Moses in Exodus 30:20, "When they enter the tent of meeting, they shall wash with water, so that they will not die." Zedekiah says to Jeremiah in Jeremiah 38:24, "Let no man know about these words and you will not die." Obviously Joseph's brothers did not think he was promising them immortality; Moses was not assured that by washing with water when entering the tent the priests would never die; Jeremiah did not take Zedekiah to mean he would live forever by remaining silent.
But we should probably give the traditionalist authors I quoted earlier the benefit of the doubt; perhaps their use of words like "never" and "eternity" is not misquotation, or a mere assumption that "will not die" means "will never die." Perhaps, instead, they think this is the conclusion that is best drawn from the idiomatic worm's assumed contrast with a worm which normally would die. Edward Donnelly says "When the maggots had stripped the corpses to the bone, they died themselves. Here, however…the worms are never satisfied."7Donnelly, E. Biblical Teaching on the Doctrines of Heaven and Hell (The Banner of Truth Trust, 2001), 37-38. Alan Gomes explains that "worms are able to live as long as there is food for them to consume. Once their food supply has been consumed, the worms eventually die. But the torments of hell are likened to undying, not dying worms."8Gomes, A. "Evangelicals and the Annihilation of Hell, Part Two" Christian Research Journal, Summer 1991, pp 8ff. Robert Peterson suggests that, "Normally, maggots feed on their prey until it is consumed, then they die. The 'worms' of hell, however, will never complete their work."9Peterson, R. Hell On Trial (P&R Publishing, 1995), 64. But this raises the question: Is the contrast, between a worm which won't die and one which will, intended to point toward one which will never die?
When the statement is recorded in Scripture, that someone or something "will not die," a specific context is in view; no life is promised beyond that context. And in Isaiah 66:24, that context is the consumption of a corpse. Their worm, it is promised, will not die in that context, will not be prevented by death from consuming its host. This is an assurance that the abhorrent process of decay will continue unabated until the corpse is completely consumed; the worm is promised no life beyond that.
Consider the curse the Lord promised to the people of Israel in Deuteronomy 28:26, that if they would disobey Him, "your carcasses will be food to all birds of the sky and to the beasts of the earth, and there will be no one to frighten them away." Or take Jeremiah 7:33's very similar promise concerning Gehenna, that "the dead bodies of this people will be food for the birds of the sky and for the beasts of the earth; and no one will frighten them away." What is the message here? Is the Lord promising that these scavenging beasts and birds will eternally feed upon the corpses of the wicked?
No. In 2 Samuel 21:10, after the Gibeonites put Rizpah's sons to death, Rizpah kept vigilant watch over their corpses. "She allowed neither the birds of the sky to rest on them by day nor the beasts of the field by night." Rizpah was able to frighten away the scavengers which would have otherwise fed upon her sons' bodies, and as a result they were not fully consumed "from the beginning of harvest until it rained on them from the sky,"102 Samuel 21:9 a period of time lasting perhaps several months. But the beasts and birds of Deuteronomy 28:26 and Jeremiah 7:33, it is promised, will not be frightened away. Those stouthearted scavengers will not be prevented from consuming the corpses of the slain wicked.
And there's another element to the imagery. These courageous consumers communicate that the shame of the wicked will not be resisted. Peterson gets it somewhat right, explaining,11Peterson, R.; Fudge, E. (2010-09-15). Two Views of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue (p. 132). Intervarsity Press – A. Kindle Edition.
In Old Testament times victorious armies sometimes left their foes' bodies unburied as a sign of contempt. For corpses to be publicly exposed was a great disgrace. This accounts for the courageous efforts of the cities of Jabesh Gilead to recover the dead bodies of Saul and his sons from the Philistines (1 Sam 31:11-13). And it also explains Rizpah's remarkable protection of her sons' dead bodies from the birds and wild animals (2 Sam 21:10).
Peterson grasps, apparently, the shame of one's exposed corpse being consumed by beasts and birds. Deuteronomy 28:26 and Jeremiah 7:33, then, promise that the shame of the wicked will be irresistible. But in his attempt to rescue the traditional view of final punishment from the real implications of Isaiah 66:24, Peterson contradicts himself when it comes to the impact of scavengers on the shame of their hosts, for he suggests that if the worm were allowed to consume its host, its shame would come to an end.
You see, on one hand, Peterson recognizes that it was on account of shame that Rizpah drove scavengers away from her sons' corpses. But he goes on to say, "But in the prophet's picture [in Isaiah 66:24], 'their worm will not die…' The shame of the wicked will have no end."12Ibid. Think about this carefully. If a body that is never fully consumed communicates endless shame, this implies that shame ends with complete consumption, but if that's the case, Rizpah's act served only to prolong her son's shame. Why would she delay the end to their shame for what may have been several months as maggots did slowly what the beasts and birds she drove away could have otherwise done much more quickly? It simply makes no sense.
Rizpah's vigilance in protecting her sons' bodies from consumption by scavengers was her attempt to resist their shame, not prolong it. But Deuteronomy 28:26 and Jeremiah 7:33 say that "no one will frighten them away," communicating that the shame of those wicked will be irresistible. Scavenging beasts and birds will not be prevented from fully consuming the corpses of the wicked. This doesn't bring an end to their shame; it makes it permanent.
That's what is promised by Isaiah 66:24, and why the wicked "will be loathsome to all mankind."13NIV Not because immortal scavengers will forever gnaw upon living bodies, but because maggots will not be prevented by death from fully consuming dead ones. Not because their shame is prolonged by being perpetually consumed, but because their shame is made permanent and everlasting by being fully consumed. And this is the background to Jesus' words in Mark 9:48, with which His hearers would have been familiar. To whatever degree we are to take it symbolically, the imagery depicts exactly the opposite of what is claimed by adherents to the traditional view of final punishment, who say the worm's food never runs out. The undying worm of Isaiah 66:24 and Mark 9:48 serves as no challenge to the conditionalist view of final punishment as the permanent execution of the wicked.
2. ↑ Morey, R. Death and the Afterlife (Bethany House, 1984), 89.
4. ↑ Reymond, R. Contending for the Faith (Christian Focus Publications, 2005), 346.
5. ↑ Morgan, C. "Biblical Theology: Three Pictures of Hell." From Hell Under Fire (Zondervan, 2004), 137.
6. ↑ Blanchard, J. Whatever Happened to Hell? (Crossway Books, 1995), 142.
7. ↑ Donnelly, E. Biblical Teaching on the Doctrines of Heaven and Hell (The Banner of Truth Trust, 2001), 37-38.
8. ↑ Gomes, A. "Evangelicals and the Annihilation of Hell, Part Two" Christian Research Journal, Summer 1991, pp 8ff.
9. ↑ Peterson, R. Hell On Trial (P&R Publishing, 1995), 64.
11. ↑ Peterson, R.; Fudge, E. (2010-09-15). Two Views of Hell: A Biblical & Theological Dialogue (p. 132). Intervarsity Press – A. Kindle Edition.


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Veterans column: Younger Shannon survives World War II service despite death reports
The study of history is a discovery of information coupled with the ability to admit when you are wrong. Last week, I began a series on men who had lived in Licking County and died in WWII in the service of the United Kingdom. Samuel Shannon was the first of those men and this week I was ready to write about the second, his son, Thomas who I have just discovered was erroneously listed as dying in WWII while in the service of the Canadian Army.
Thomas was born to Scottish immigrants Samuel and Thomson Shannon in Cleveland, Ohio on April 16, 1924. His parents served with the Salvation Army and moved to Newark in 1938. In 1940, Thomas was in the ninth grade at Central Junior High. When his father enlisted in the Canadian Army in April of 1940, the Salvation Army transferred his sister, mother, and Thomas back to Cleveland. In December of 1940, his father died in England while in service.
Thomas would have turned 18 in April of 1942. It has not been found when he enlisted, but according to the Newark Advocate, he was in the service by April 20, 1943. In an article that was printed that day, word was received by the local Salvation Army that Thomas was missing in action. They reported that he was a member of the Canadian paratroopers and had been stationed in England. There was no account of where he had been when he was declared MIA. The July 5, 1943, issue of The Advocate listed the men who had died in the war from Licking County and printed the following: Private First-Class Thomas Shannon 18, of the Royal Canadian Army, Scottish Highlander company paratroop battalion son of the late Capt. Samuel Shannon and Mrs. Thomson Shannon of Ontario, Canada, was killed in March of 1943 while serving somewhere overseas. Another article in the March 31, 1944 Advocate reported the same. However, this was not true.
According to records I just discovered on Ancestry.com, Thomas survived the war and returned to Cleveland, Ohio. He married and had four children and died at the age of 68 in Parma, Ohio on Aug. 28, 1992. His military record I cannot find online to discover the circumstances of his being reported missing and then deceased. I suspect he may have been a POW and someone reported him killed prematurely, but that is just a theory.
Licking County does have a tie to the Remembrance Day Ceremony held in the United Kingdom annually in November, fortunately for the Shannon family, it was just one member of the family and not two as first suspected.
Doug Stout is the Veterans Project Coordinator for the Licking County Library. You may contact him at 740-349-5571 or dstout@lickingcountylibrary.org. His book "Never Forgotten: The Stories of Licking County Veterans" is available for purchase at the library or online at bookbaby.com.


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Bruins, Buffaloes kick their seasons off in Boulder
As Week 10 of the college football season gets underway, the Pac-12 begins its planned seven-game 2020 schedule. With a short race to the championship game finish line, the UCLA Bruins travel to take on the Colorado Buffaloes with both teams hoping for a fast start towards shocking the conference with an invite to Allegiant Stadium on Dec. 18.
Year Three of the rebuilding process in Westwood starts in familiar territory, with offensive coordinator Justin Frye and defensive coordinator Jerry Azzinaro by head coach Chip Kelly's side, carrying a roster filled with underclassmen. The Bruins got off to a slow start a year ago with a 1-5 record, but a midseason uptick that included a 31-14 Rose Bowl win over Colorado had fans brimming with optimism. Ending the schedule on a three-game losing streak and missing a bowl game for a second consecutive season brings a hot seat to Kelly on the Bruins' sidelines in 2020.
Mel Tucker's first season in Boulder sparked a fervor among the Buffaloes fanbase with early-season wins over ranked Nebraska and Arizona State squads, but in the end, the team posted a third straight 5-7 season. Tucker took the open Michigan State posting and left an opportunity for a familiar name among UCLA circles, former Bruins coach Karl Dorrell. Dorrell spent five seasons in Los Angeles (2003-07) before spending the last 11 in the NFL with a one-year sidebar as offensive coordinator at Vanderbilt (2014). Now two keen offensive football minds get to matchup on Saturday.
UCLA at Colorado
Kickoff: Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN2
Spread: UCLA -6
When UCLA Has the Ball
UCLA's offense is driven by the success of dual-threat Dorian Thompson-Robinson. With more passing opportunities, Thompson showed improvement last season, passing for 2,701 yards with 21 touchdowns, but he killed momentum with 12 interceptions. In fact, he threw a pick in all but two UCLA games last season. There is no secret formula to his success in terms of passing attempts, passing yards, or completion percentage. But his task to help an offensive line with three starters back is to get rid of the ball quicker. Thompson was dropped in every game last season, six times against Cal.
One positive for the Bruins last season was the rushing attack led by Joshua Kelley. Kelley (now with the Chargers) and his 1,060 yards and 12 touchdowns on the ground are gone, but Demetric Felton is back. Kelley was bigger than Felton. Time will tell if Felton can shoulder 15-to-20 carries per game or if he will thrive more as a change-of-pace option getting plays in space. The Bruins rushing attack would have sterling numbers if not for Thompson's loss yards on sacks. When Thompson wants to run, he can be electric and a chain mover with four rushing scores.
When Dorrell took over in Boulder, he kept defensive coordinator Tyson Summers. Statistically speaking, Colorado was on the bottom rung nationally and in-conference in all major categories, including scoring defense (31.8) and yards allowed (441.9). What could turn this group around is experience. The box returns six in the team's 3-4 alignment. The secondary is experienced, even if young. Linebacker Nate Landman is the unquestioned leader of this unit, a linebacker's linebacker with 113 stops last season.
When Colorado Has the Ball
Ideas of what the Buffaloes may look like on offense are circulating, a spread with tempo focused on the passing game, but how that offense looks is the great unknown for now. A year ago, the offense did an adequate job of moving the ball rushing for 150.3 per game while slinging it for 238.2. Dorrell has the pedigree to make this group go, but does he have the talent to execute it properly? The released depth chart has senior quarterback-turned-safety-and-back-to-quarterback-again Sam Noyer as the starter with junior Tyler Lytle as his backup.
The Buffaloes were forced to make a change under center with the graduation of Steven Montez, but whoever is driving the offense has keys to work with at the skill positions. Laviska Shenault Jr. will be missed, but receivers K.D. Nixon and Dimitri Stanley return. Nixon should thrive as the go-to guy with Shenault in the NFL. The offense will rely heavily on the all-purpose nature of running back Alex Fontenot. Fontenot covered 874 yards on the ground with five touchdowns and was a check-down option out of the backfield, securing 27 passes for 122 yards.
The Bruins' defense was bad last season, allowing 34.8 points per game, and especially struggled against the pass (310.8 ypg). With three starters back and a roster lined with juniors and sophomores, hopes are high, but a repeat of an up-and-down season trying to stop the ball should be expected.
As Pac-12 matchups go, this one should be interesting for the fans. Both squads have the potential to be explosive on offense with plenty of playmakers. How well the young lines hold up against the pressure, especially UCLA's, will be the difference. Colorado's defense has the chance to be a solid unit in 2020 if the offense can help by sustaining drives and putting points on the board.
Dorrell is an offensive sage, but will he push his agenda or set the offense up for simple success early without the benefit of spring practices? Colorado should have a chance to win this one, but UCLA has more continuity heading to Boulder.
Prediction: UCLA 31, Colorado 24
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— Written by Ryan Wright, who is part of the Athlon Contributor Network and an established media professional with more than two decades' worth of experience and is a member of the FWAA. Over the years, Wright has written for numerous sites and publications and has his own recruiting site, www.recruitingnewsguru.com. Follow him on Twitter @RyanWrightRNG.
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brothers. Finally Krishna turned towards Sahadeva.
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NFL execs "downright giddy" as one of the top QBs in the NFL hits the open market
27-year-old former NFL safety announces retirement
Jason Hall, January 31, 2018 10:40 am
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Former Buffalo Bills safety Aaron Williams, 27, announced his retirement in an article for The Players Tribune published on Wednesday.
Williams hadn't played since an incident in which Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry launched his left shoulder into the front of his helmet on Oct. 23, 2016, which resulted in head and neck injuries.
"I?ve been thinking a lot about those two years lately, because today, I?m officially retiring from the NFL," Williams wrote. "And those two years ? man, I wouldn?t say I wasted them, but ? I guess I kind of did. And that hurts now more than ever because I honestly wish I could have those years back ? to do over, to do things the right way."
The safety was placed on injured reserve following the incident and was released by the team in March, following the hiring of head coach Sean McDermott. Williams said that he doesn't regret how his career turned out, but wishes he could have soaked in his final moment as an NFL football player.
"My only real regret about that day is that when I was walking off the field, I wish I would have just stopped and turned around and looked at the stadium ? the fans, the cameras, the lights ? just one last time," Williams wrote.
"Because in my mind, even though I kind of knew that was it and football was over for me, I didn?t stop to take it all in.
"I didn?t cherish that moment."
Williams was selected by the Bills with the No. 34 overall pick in the second-round of the 2011 NFL Draft.
The San Jose native and former Texas standout spent his entire NFL career in Buffalo before being released in 2016.
In his piece, Williams apologized for taking the city for granted early in his career and revealed how meeting a 5-year-old fan changed his perspective on the Bills' fan base.
"And I swear, man ? that summer, before the 2013 season, after I met that kid? I reevaluated everything," Williams admitted. "I realized that I hadn?t even given Buffalo a chance. And the more time I spent out in the community getting to know the city, the more I realized that Buffalo is ? well, it?s just Buffalo. It?s a blue-collar city. People work their asses off, and they love their Bills. That?s the deal. And I finally started to understand what an incredible responsibility it was to play for this football team."
Williams finished his career with 257 tackles, 36 pass deflections, seven interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a touchdown.
About the author: Jason Hall, Content Editor
Jason has contributed to numerous websites in the past covering a wide range of sports including SEC football for the past four seasons. He began his journalism career as a student journalist at the University of Tennessee where he covered the Vols for the student radio station and newspaper. Here's ...Read more


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15th November 2019 by Sarah 3 Comments
Director Sergio Pablos's yuletide fable is surprisingly unsentimental, considering this time of year tends to brings out as much treacle in movies as in the traditional festive gingerbread.
A Santa Claus origins story, it's surely destined to become a Christmas classic – as lonely woodsman Klaus's unshakeable belief that "a true selfless act always sparks another" combines with postman Jesper's initially self-interested promotion of letter-writing to create the Santa Claus legend we all wish was real.
Klaus is gorgeous to look at, clever and funny; its quirky, sometimes dark wit still suitable for all ages, a refreshing change from animated family comedies with clearly delineated kids' and adults' jokes.
Jesper (Jason Schwartzman), scion of a wealthy Scandinavian family and used to silk sheets and his own personal butler, has been sent by his father to his country's postal academy to learn a real job.
He's a lazy disaster, so his Victorian Dad then responds by sending him far, far north to the island of Smeerensburg. Here Jesper must remain, working as the town postman until he's delivered 6,000 letters, at which point he'll be allowed home.
The journey to Smeerensburg is long, but it's nothing compared to the miserable, grotty, grey-hued town which is his final destination. Populated by two warring families who are only happy when they're snarling at one another, the adult Krums and Ellingboes put the phew back into feuding (okay that joke probably only works if you say it out loud).
Jesper tries to encourage the local children to send letters, so he can reach his target and go home; and one envelope accidentally finds its way to the mysterious Klaus, a solitary old man living in the forest.
Klaus (JK Simmons), whose cabin is filled with his own beautiful handmade toys, forces Jesper to deliver a wind-up frog to the little boy who sent the picture, and soon all the children in the town are clamouring to write letters to Klaus and receive a toy in return.
Jesper and Klaus are accidentally kick-starting a chain of serendipitous events that brings the town back to life, and begins to bridge the gap between the two factions. Most of the children can't write, which leads to the re-opening of the town school, run by the unfulfilled teacher-turned-fishmonger Alva (Rashida Jones). Parents find themselves gradually thawing, visiting previously-loathed neighbours with little gifts. They almost can't believe it themselves, their facial grimaces showing their disapproval of their own feet. Even old Mr Krum, who looks like a cross between the Child Catcher and the Babadook, takes to building a slide for the little ones.
Necessity, it turns out, is the mother not just of invention but also of Christmas: reindeer are needed to deliver the toys; brightly-dressed helpers wrap presents and pack a giant sack; the Naughty List is Jesper's on-the-spot response to a mean kid bemoaning the lump of coal Jesper left him instead of a present.
It's not all practicality though. There's something magical about the town as it wakes up from its miserable history, so it's not surprising that Klaus too needs a sprinkling of magic – beyond Jesper's quick thinking and his own talents – to become the jolly red giant.
Jesper and Klaus even manage to bring together the heads of the two fighting families, Mrs Krum (Joan Cusack) and Mr Ellingboe (Will Sasso); admittedly because they want to get rid of him and Klaus, but you can't have everything. Life in the newly cheerful town is becoming unbearable for these senior miseryguts, with one opponent bemoaning the "bookclub that took my poor Sven!"
I even ended up googling after watching Klaus, not something I usually do with Christmas movies unless it's panatone recipes, or the name of the black and white film Kevin McCallister is watching in Home Alone. Here it was thanks to the appearance of the delightfully smiley Margu (Neda Margrethe Labba), a little girl who lives with her family in their teepees nearby.
Margu is Sámi, an indigenous group of people who have lived in Scandinavia for thousands of years. Wearing her traditional blue and red outfit, chattering away in a dialect Jesper doesn't understand, her presence allows him to get closer to Alva, who understands Margu's language.
Klaus isn't the only figure familiar from folklore. Mogens the boatman (Norm Macdonald) who takes Jesper from the mainland to the island, seems to be part mischievous Christmas spirit and part Shakepearean jester, slyly popping up to gleefully encourage the young postie to do whatever might make a situation worse. "Colourful local traditions, quirky folklore" is how he characterises Smeerensburg as he takes Jepser there by sea, before suggesting the new and green postman ring a giant bell in the square which summons the angry townspeople looking for a fight; "Nice fella, loves visits" he later tells Jesper about the reclusive Klaus.
Klaus is as much about the blasting of unhelpful traditions as the founding of new ones. In Smeerensburg the Krum and Ellingboe families have kept their ancient and damaging feud going since forever, for no other reason than "tradition".
The new ways never feel forced, even though we're working backwards to fill in the gaps of a well-known story. And among the myth-making and bridge-building, there's still room for some pithy asides about present-giving as bribery for good behaviour.
This is traditional, hand-drawn 2D animation, yet this age-old story still has a contemporary and very Scandinavian look. It's simply stunning.
Everywhere are spikes and curls: the town is dark, sharp and angular, though the pointed rooves have a chunky covering of snow, like thick white icing on gingerbread houses. The trees in the forest are a cathedral of natural curves and colours.
Those often muted colours, pale blue, soft grey, taupe, and cream, and the use of light, are breathtaking. Scenes in the woods and the town capture that weak morning sunshine you get the further north you travel.
The orange fires in cosy hearths look enticingly warm. And Klaus, well he looks even cuddlier than the real thing (sorry, he is the real thing, right?)
Klaus is now available on Netflix.
Watch the Klaus trailer now:
Character featurette – Meet Klaus!
Character featurette – Jesper:
Character featurette – Alva:
Sergio Pablos
Jason Schwartzman | JK Simmons | Joan Cusack | Neda Margrethe Labba | Rashida Jones | Will Sasso
Animation | Christmas | Comedy | Kids & Family
Filed Under: Christmas, Film Reviews Tagged With: christmas, father christmas, feuds, postal service, Santa
Ruthless Goat says
Great review. This one really surprised me as I'm not a particular fan of animated movies. Regards, Goat from Ruthless Reviews.
Thank you! Yes, there's just something about it isn't there. So beautifully drawn, and though it's sometimes dark it's never cynical. (Also I'll check out your site.)
leesh says
I actually ended up crying watching this because some plot points actually hit really close to home. The story was beautiful and it was really a great new take on the lore. This is definitely a new Christmas favorite.


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Q: Transitive project dependencies not found I have a flat project hierarchy with 4 projects. Lets call them B,C,D,M and they have the following linear dependencies :
B -> C -> M -> D
-> = "depends on"
Projects B,C and M have a build.gradle and settings.gradle. The settings.gradle always does a includeFlat on all dependent projects. In case of B would that be includeFlat('D', 'M', 'C').
The build.gradle defines the always defines the dependency to the project it depends on. In case of B that would be compile project('C').
If I try to build project B I run into the problem that after parsing B, gradle tries to parse the build.gradle of C and fails because it can't find M.
* What went wrong:
A problem occurred evaluating project ':C'.
> Project with path 'M' could not be found in project ':C'.

I think the relevant part of the debug output is:
Included projects: [root project 'B', project ':C', project ':D', project ':M']

It seems gradle sorts the include in alphabetical order, despite what is defined in the other settings.gradle  files and in the build.gradle dependencies.
When I created C I also wondered why I need to include D into the includeFlat settings. But there it works because it orders the includes to D,M.
The only "solution" I currently see is that I remove the project dependencies in B and depend on the build jar of C. But this has the huge (game breaking) disadvantage, that when I change something in D I need a full build, publish and "refresh from nexus" cycle till the changes are visible. Because C, M and D are still in active development this isn't an option.
To fix that I would need to tell the eclipse plugin that when it discovers a jar dependency that is also an project that it adds a project dependency to the classpath instead of the jar dependency.

A: You seem to have some misconceptions about how Gradle multi-project builds work. Here are some facts that might help you understand what's going on:

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*A Gradle build can only have a single settings.gradle.

*The order of include statements in settings.gradle has no relevance.

*Execution dependencies are always between tasks, not between projects. For example, depending on project(":M") is shorthand for depending on the default configuration of that project. Gradle translates this into a dependency on those tasks in M that are responsible for building the artifacts of its default configuration. Note that depending on a project does not mean that all tasks in that project will be run before any task in the depending project.

*A multi-project build has a logical project hierarchy. ":M" is an absolute project path (: denotes the root project), whereas "M" is a relative project path. Relative paths are interpreted as relative to the current project.

To get a more in-depth understanding of multi-project builds, I recommend to study the "multi-project builds" chapter in the Gradle User Guide, and the multi-project build samples in the full Gradle distribution.

A: The whole mess was caused by a missing ':'. Gradle seems to differentiate between
compile project('M') and compile project(':M'), when the project (in this case the line was in the C) is included by an other project. Just building C works fine with both version.
gradle projects returns the same tree for project C in both cases.
I can't explain what exactly is the difference and I hope someone can explain it to me.

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Q: Javascript object creation?
Possible Duplicate:
What does "var FOO = FOO || {}" mean in Javascript?

I am finding this kind of statement in javascript object creation repeatedly.
 var MyObj = MyObj || {};

Could some one could explain the significance of the above statement?
why can't we create just
var MyObj = {};

Thanks.

A: What if MyObj already exists.
If it alreay exists .. the statement
var MyObj = {} resets the object (which is bad)
Hence it is usually done with ||
If it already exists, preserve whatever it is ... else create a new object.
The || operator says:
this || that -> this OR that
So in your example
myObj is myObj or new Object if myObj isn't defined or set to falsy value (null, 0, "", false, undefined)

A: var MyObj = MyObj || {};

That simply says "if MyObj already exists and has a truthy value, keep it; otherwise, create a new object". It's a common way of doing optional parameters to functions, for example.
See MDN's page on logical operators for more information on the subject.

A: That means that if MyObj is evaluated to false (i.e. it is null or undefined) then create a new object. It is a short form that leverage the fact that if MyObj is evaluated to true when casted to boolean (i.e. it is not null and defined) the second part of the OR expression is not evaluated.


The legendary olive has long been celebrated for its culinary uses both as a food and as an oil. But did you know that the leaves of the olive tree are also famous for their medicinal benefits?
Olive leaf extract is derived from the dark green olive leaves and contains an active ingredient named Oleuropein. Scientific research has shown oleuropein to harbor an incredible array of health properties, including antimicrobial, antifungal, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-atherogenic ,and antiviral. New evidence has now suggested that olive leaf extract has the power to kill Candida albicans and ward off future overgrowth.
As well as being a natural and effective antifungal, olive leaf extract is shown to have anti-parasitic properties. It's also been found that the extract contains almost double the antioxidant capacity than that of green tea, Vitamins C and E, and grape seed extract.
As with many herbal treatments, Olive Leaf Extract has a multitude of benefits for the human body. Its high antioxidant content means it can go a long way in protecting the body from the free radicals that cause premature aging and chronic disease.
How Do I Take Olive Leaf Extract?
Who Should Not Take Olive Leaf Extract?
The leaves of the olive tree are rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. Oleuropein is one of the two most bioactive of these compounds, alongside hydroxytyrosol. These compounds are what give olive oil its pungent, bitter taste. Both oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol are found in their highest concentrations in the leaves of the olive tree.
A 2015 study on fresh olive leaf extract showed it was able to effectively exhibit antifungal activity against Candida yeast. It appears that the Candida yeast is sensitive to the olive leaf extract, which indicates its efficacy as both a treatment and preventative for Candida symptoms such as oral thrush.
A similar study in 2016 showed oleuropein to have powerful antifungal activity against Candida albicans, with researchers noting that the oleuropein appeared to target various factors that the fungal infection needed to survive. It was also found that the oleuropein was able to inhibit the Candida from growing.
Scientific analysis has shown that oleuropein works by damaging the membrane of the bacteria and/or interfering with the functioning of the bacteria cell. This effectively inhibits the bacteria from spreading.
Olive leaf extract also contains two other important phytonutrients – caffeic acid and verbascoside – which work together to defend the body from invading pathogens.
Oleuropein also has a unique mechanism for fighting viruses. It has the ability to break into the part of the virus cell responsible for producing proteins, which disrupts its ability to replicate and survive. In this way, oleuropein also prevents viruses from spreading throughout the body.
Another important activity of olive leaf extract is its positive effect on your immune system. By stimulating the immune cells, olive leaf extract heightens your body's defense mechanisms against harmful yeast overgrowth and other invaders.
And that's not all – olive leaf extract also helps to counter Candida overgrowth by keeping your blood sugar levels in balance. Elevated blood sugar tends to feed Candida yeast as well as increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes, so this is an important benefit.
On top of all these other amazing benefits is olive leaf's ability to naturally boost energy levels. Low energy is a common symptom of Candida overgrowth, and may also be a side-effect of Candida Die-Off. Olive leaf extract helps to keep you feeling energized and focused – which reduces your craving for sugar or caffeine!
The recent findings on olive leaf extract's many therapeutic benefits mean that it is now widely available as a supplement. You can find it the form of liquid tincture, capsules or tablets. It's also great as a tea!
Liquid: If taking liquid tincture, look for a formula with a concentration of at least 20 percent Oleuropein where possible. This is the concentration that will provide optimal results. If you can only find a product with a 10 percent concentration, simply double the dosage.
Olive Leaf Extract Tea: The tea can be taken as a maintenance and/or preventative once your Candida symptoms are under control. The suggested dosage is 1-3 cups a day.
Olive Leaf Extract can be quite a powerful treatment, which means it's possible to experience some uncomfortable Candida Die-Off symptoms quite quickly. Health professionals advise starting off with a smaller dose at first and building up over the course of a week or so. It's also important to drink lots of water whilst taking olive leaf extract, to aid your body's detoxification pathways.
Remember – as unpleasant as Die-Off symptoms are, they're a sign that the treatment is working! If you're experiencing Herxheimer or Die-Off symptoms, consider slowing down your treatment or reducing your dosage of antifungals or probiotics. You can also try a detox supplement like molybdenum or milk thistle.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not advised to take olive leaf extract. It is also not recommended to those who have allergies to the pollen of the olive tree.
As with any natural health supplement, it is best to consult your health professional before commencing a course of treatment.
When you are deciding how to integrate antifungals into your Candida recovery plan, there are a few things to take into consideration. Taking several antifungals together (instead of rotating them) can prevent the Candida from adapting to a single treatment. And you should avoid starting your antifungal regimen at the same time as your probiotic regimen.
For lots more information on how to choose the right antifungals, and integrating them into your recovery plan, take a look at my Ultimate Candida Diet treatment plan.


"Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim" - so said the inimitable Nora Ephron.
It's a sentiment brought to life beautifully by an illustrator who confronted her own personal trauma through the art of drawing.
New Yorker Mari Andrew started posting daily sketches to Instagram after suffering what she calls a "triple-axel tragedy" of losing her father, surviving a tough break-up and suffering Guillain-Barre syndrome - a condition that causes temporary paralysis - while on a trip to Spain.
"I had this little watercolor set and thought, 'I should just do this,'" the 31-year-old tells the New York Times. "I love the physical action of using watercolors. It's a really meditative thing.
Over the past three years, Andrew's on-point, highly personal doodles have seen her amass a following of nearly one million people on Instagram.
From her own battles, she's started to capture the truisms of everyday life - the small tragedies, the laughs and the unsung triumphs - than anyone in their 30s can relate to.
"I always loved drawing in the margins of my notebook in school, but never in a billion years did I think a career in art – or even writing – was accessible to me," Andrew says, in another interview with girlsnightinclub.
But the artist says she's still surprised by her ability to get through to other people.
"I was such a misfit in adolescence and college; I never thought I'd be 'relatable' to anyone really," she says. " I can't tell you how many people told me, implicitly or explicitly, that I had nothing to share and no talent that the world needed or wanted.
Andrew says her drawings are a way for her to process her emotions. She often talks them through with a friend or therapist first, before letting it lie for a few months and then deciding what to post.
She has also recently published a memoir, Am I There Yet?, that depicts the personal journeys that have shaped her life.


Stay connected to friends and family.
Location Sharing keeps everyone on the same page-and the same map. Hum lets you create custom groups, like family or friends, and choose which ones to share your location with. You can send ETAs to the group so they know when you'll arrive, and you can receive Check-in Alerts from them when they're close to a designated location.
Hum lets you send ETAs so your friends and loved ones know when you'll arrive. You can even set check-ins to stay in touch with your family members, giving everyone a little more peace of mind.
Whether it's family, friends, or even coworkers, Hum lets you create custom groups for location sharing. So you can make sure those who need to know your location stay in-the-know.
I've had Hum a couple months and I love the car information and location on it.
You can join or create your own groups to share locations and stay connected while you're out and about. Choose which groups you want to share your location with at any time, which is based on the location of your phone. You can also send ETAs to your groups so they know when you'll arrive, and set check-in alerts to notify you when members of a group come and go from a destination.
What is the difference between Location Sharing and Vehicle Location?
Location Sharing is based on the location of your phone. Vehicle Location is based on the location of your OBD (On-Board Diagnostics) Reader, which is connected to your vehicle.
Who can see my location when I use Location Sharing?
Only people in your group. You can control whether you turn on and off sharing your own location. Everyone in your group will be notified when someone else joins the group.
Can I see the location of other people in my group without sharing my location?
Yes, you can choose to disable Location Sharing for either a specific group or all of the groups from the Hum app. Under Location Sharing go to Manage Sharing and change your location preferences.
Find the Hum that's best for you!


Peonies have become quite the must-have flower for brides when it comes to their bouquets and floral arrangements. Who can blame them? They're a full flower, but still have a delicate, graceful air to them. They're a stunning and happy sort of flower. Unfortunately, peonies are not always in season. We recently discovered they have two seasons: Domestic and Peruvian. The Domestic peonies are in bloom from the end of May through mid June, while the Peruvian peonies bloom from the last week of November through about the second week of January.
Before you despair, take heart! We have glad tidings to share. There is this wonderful alternative flower, which almost look identical to peonies and is pretty much available all year round. You may even love this flower more than the peony. It's called a Cabbage Rose. This particular rose has a large petal count and open very similarly to peonies (or cabbages, hence the name). Look at the two photos posted above. Can you tell which bouquet is made up of peonies versus cabbage roses? We can tell you the one on the right is not made up of peonies.
So, there you have it and now you know there are alternatives/look-alikes to flowers that are not in season.


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import in.twizmwaz.cardinal.module.ModuleCollection;
import in.twizmwaz.cardinal.module.ModuleLoadTime;
import in.twizmwaz.cardinal.module.modules.kit.Kit;
import in.twizmwaz.cardinal.module.modules.kit.KitBuilder;
import org.bukkit.Material;
import org.jdom2.Element;

@BuilderData(load = ModuleLoadTime.EARLIEST)
public class ClassModuleBuilder implements ModuleBuilder {

    @Override
    public ModuleCollection load(Match match) {
        ModuleCollection<ClassModule> results = new ModuleCollection<>();
        for (Element classes : match.getDocument().getRootElement().getChildren("classes")) {
            for (Element classElement : classes.getChildren("class")) {
                String name = null;
                if (classElement.getAttributeValue("name") != null) {
                    name = classElement.getAttributeValue("name");
                } else if (classes.getAttributeValue("name") != null) {
                    name = classes.getAttributeValue("name");
                }
                String description = null;
                if (classElement.getAttributeValue("description") != null) {
                    description = classElement.getAttributeValue("description");
                } else if (classes.getAttributeValue("description") != null) {
                    description = classes.getAttributeValue("description");
                }
                String longDescription = description;
                if (classElement.getAttributeValue("longdescription") != null) {
                    longDescription = classElement.getAttributeValue("longdescription");
                } else if (classes.getAttributeValue("longdescription") != null) {
                    longDescription = classes.getAttributeValue("longdescription");
                }
                Material icon = Material.STONE;
                if (classElement.getAttributeValue("icon") != null) {
                    icon = Material.matchMaterial(classElement.getAttributeValue("icon"));
                } else if (classes.getAttributeValue("icon") != null) {
                    icon = Material.matchMaterial(classes.getAttributeValue("icon"));
                }
                boolean sticky = false;
                if (classElement.getAttributeValue("sticky") != null) {
                    sticky = classElement.getAttributeValue("sticky").equalsIgnoreCase("true");
                } else if (classes.getAttributeValue("sticky") != null) {
                    sticky = classes.getAttributeValue("sticky").equalsIgnoreCase("true");
                }
                boolean defaultClass = false;
                if (classElement.getAttributeValue("default") != null) {
                    defaultClass = classElement.getAttributeValue("default").equalsIgnoreCase("true");
                } else if (classes.getAttributeValue("default") != null) {
                    defaultClass = classes.getAttributeValue("default").equalsIgnoreCase("true");
                }
                boolean restrict = false;
                if (classElement.getAttributeValue("restrict") != null) {
                    restrict = !classElement.getAttributeValue("restrict").equalsIgnoreCase("false");
                } else if (classes.getAttributeValue("restrict") != null) {
                    restrict = !classes.getAttributeValue("restrict").equalsIgnoreCase("false");
                }
                Kit kit = classElement.getChildren().size() > 0 ? KitBuilder.getKit(classElement.getChildren().get(0)) : null;
                results.add(new ClassModule(name, description, longDescription, icon, sticky, defaultClass, restrict, kit));
            }
        }
        return results;
    }

}

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The Barn [Review]
By Chris Crum	• 3 years ago
The Barn, written and directed by Justin M. Seaman, is a throwback to the supernatural slashers of the 80s and is presented as if it is actually one of them. Much like movies such as Arthur Cullipher's Headless or, more famously, Ti West's House of the Devil, the movie strives to not only pay homage to a bygone era, but to actually appear as though it came from one. It's a growing trend, and The Barn does its job with varying degrees of success.
At times, the movie feels more like a tribute to the 80s than a movie actually from the 80s.
The Barn is set on Halloween 1989 and tells the story of a group of demons who take the form of a miner, a "candy corn scarecrow", and a Jack-o'-lantern-head guy (pictured). They are part of a creepy town legend that we know from the intro is more than just a legend. A group of teens who head out for a night of trick-or-treating and partying at the titular barn also find out how real the legend is–and mayhem ensues.
There's plenty of gore here, and it looks pretty good. We're not talking about a non-stop gorefest, but the level feels appropriate. The music is kind of all over the place, but generally fits.
For the most part, The Barn is entertaining and does a good job of looking like the kind of movie it's trying to be. At times, it does feel like it was ripped right out of the 80s. The prologue in particular sets the mood just right. As time goes on; however, some of its modern seams show through just a bit, and the movie feels more like a tribute to the 80s than a movie actually from the 80s. This is most evident in the apparent stunt casting of horror icons Linnea Quigley and Ari Lehman, who seem to have little purpose in the movie other than to have Linnea Quigley and Ari Lehman in the movie.
Lehman's screen time in particular, which sees the original Jason Voorhees actor playing a television horror host and interviewing an 80s rock band, took me out of the movie a bit and made me nervous about how the rest of it was going to play, but thankfully this was pretty early on, and there wasn't too much more of that kind of thing. To be fair, it's not that different than what did happen in the actual 80s movie Trick or Treat with cameos from Ozzy Osbourne and Gene Simmons, whose bit parts would be used to sell the movies for decades. And if I'm being honest, if I were making a movie like The Barn and had a chance to cast Linnea Quigley and Ari Lehman, I probably would have taken it too. I just wish it felt a little more organic.
It's like watching a good cover band. They know how to play the songs well, but it's not quite the same as the real thing.
Beyond that, there are nods to various 80s movies sprinkled throughout that, again, make The Barn feel more tribute than artifact at times, and at the end of the day, that's what it is anyway. A tribute. It's like watching a good cover band. They know how to play the songs well, but it's not quite the same as the real thing. I do think that with some edits, The Barn could have the real potential to feel more like a movie actually from the time, and losing five to ten minutes of unneeded scenes could improve the pacing significantly.
Despite its issues, The Barn is pretty fun. All the monster stuff is handled in an entertaining way, and I can definitely see revisiting it in October, perhaps with a few drinks.
You can pick up the movie on DVD or VHS here. In fact, there's a lot of cool merchandise you can pick up; from an NES-style video game and action figures to the soundtrack on vinyl, CD, and cassette.
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under the green stems you can see smoke rising from its roots.
Under your feet, you can see hot coals.
Maybe it is a sign of peace?
The ability to walk on flames without having to jump...Everyday, I feel the hot liquid seep through my toes; a new form of sand that transcends the norm.
How healthy it is to feel old; knowing that you float in lava during slumber. You slowly disintegrating. A spine smoked into dirt.
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 Холкомб, Стивен (1980—2017) — американский бобслеист, олимпийский чемпион.
 Холкомб, Томас (1879—1965) — семнадцатый комендант корпуса морской пехоты США.
 Холкомб, Эрик (род. 1968) — американский политик.

 Холкомб (город) (англ.) - город в штате Канзас, США.

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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2021) – Christian M. M. Brady was the inaugural TW Lewis Dean of the Lewis Honors College at the University of Kentucky. He is a scholar of ancient Hebrew and Jewish Literature, and has been a long-time national leader in Honors education, coming to UK after a 10-year stint as dean of the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University.
Brady has recently taken on the administrative role of serving as interim dean of UK's College of Arts & Sciences. Brady also recently authored the book, Beautiful and Terrible Things: A Christian Struggle with Suffering, Grief, and Hope. It is a Biblical scholar's poignant examination of grief and grace in the wake of the sudden death of his young son.
On this episode of Behind the Blue, Brady discusses his book, his scholarship, what he loves about honors education at a public research university and his new administrative role.
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 21, 2021) – As of January 1, 2021, the University of Kentucky's J. David Rosenberg College of Law has a woman as its permanent dean for the first time in its storied history.
Mary J. Davis, who has taught at UK's law school for more than three decades, also played a key role in helping to design the college's expanded and totally renovated building.
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In this edition of the 'Behind the Blue' podcast, Carl Nathe talks with Elkins, a 1974 graduate of UK, about his family ties to Kentucky and an ongoing career which includes sports radio play-by-play work, television news anchoring, public relations, and now podcasting.
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On this episode, UKPR's Carl Nathe recently talked with UK faculty members Chad Risko and Susan Odom about their work and how this research connects to students in the classroom and the laboratory.


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In this tip, we cover the kinds of attacks you should be concerned about as you develop a virtualization security strategy as well as considerations and best practices for the various components of your infrastructure.
There are many physical attack vectors, from physical consoles to a guest OS to the applications that run on an OS. To secure a physical system, you must have a locked data center that restricts access to the console. Next, you secure the operating system and applications, and finally, you implement security controls — such as a firewall — at the network layer. With virtual security, these breaches still apply, but there are other avenues by which an attacker can gain access to a VM.


Love birds..once. Who feathered their young nests.
Together – they'd been for longer than they'd ever been apart. They'd shared a house..a mortgage..a bed…a life. In their younger years – they'd hatched their little love-bird babies. Nurtured them..raised them..helped them grow wings and watched them fly. The nest was now empty. They were now free to be.
There they sat – now – perched. Each on their own separate branches of that same tree. Joined by a singular trunk..a shared history…a family. Tied by their life stories. And – yet – singular..independant..apart. No longer needing in the way they once did..but still needing one from the other. Something intangible. Something that words couldn't possibly express.
Sprung forth and into spring. A new season..a new year.. filled to the brimming with new growth. Together they continued on..on their life's journey..their next chapter of their long story. Together they once were. Together they are. Together they will always be.
Love birds..still. Re-feathering their mid-life nests.


RAS, tout y est excellent !
Better than average sushi and very intentional in presentation (handmade pottery, sculpted wood) and selection (the fish was very fresh) but quite expensive. Nice, clean environment. An A for effort.
Tried the Izumi menu which was perfectly balanced. Liquor offered at the end of the meal. Small space, authentic know how and fish is amazing.


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Getting things in proportion
Newham council would look very different under PR
Last week the Hackney Citizen reported that in their borough the Greens would have won seven seats under a proportional voting system, whereas they actually got none – despite getting more than 20% of the vote. In total PR would have delivered twelve opposition councillors, rather than the seven actually elected (four Tories, three LibDems).
Things in Newham are even worse.
For the second election running, not a single opposition councillor was elected, despite one-third of voters choosing candidates from parties other than Labour. According to the council's own results webpage, the Conservatives got 24% of the vote.
Using exactly the same analysis as the Hackney Citizen – applying the proportional representation system used in the European elections to the Newham results – the Tories would have won twelve seats, making them the largest opposition group. And, despite standing in only a handful of wards, UKIP would have two councillors.
Labour would have won all three seats in six of the 20 wards – Boleyn, Canning Town North, Forest Gate North, Little Ilford, Stratford & New Town, and West Ham – and two in all the rest. UKIP would have taken a seat in Canning Town South and in Custom House, with the Tories taking a seat in each of the 12 remaining wards.
How did I work this out?
The system used in the European election relies on voters selecting a single party, rather than vote for individual candidates as they do in 'first past the post' elections. To get around this I averaged the votes for the candidates for each party. I did this in every ward. From this I could then apply the D'Hondt method to calculate the results.
Taking Forest Gate South as an example, this is the actual result:
Masihullah Patel Labour 2209 Elected
Dianne Walls Labour 2095 Elected
Winston Vaughan Labour 2023 Elected
Mahboob Rizu Ahmed Conservative 993
Asif Choudhary Conservative 976
Tim Roll-Pickering Conservative 693
William Heron Liberal Democrat 293
Niall Mulholland TUSC 238
Dieutane Jean Parson Christian Peoples Alliance 179
Malcolm Williamson Christian Peoples Alliance 159
Ionel Vrancianu Independent 101
This gives an average party vote of:
Labour 2109
Conservative 887
Liberal Democrats 293
TUSC 238
CPA 169
Independent 101
Since Labour has the most votes they win the first of the three seats available.
For the second seat the votes for each party are divided by the number of seats they have won, plus 1. So Labour's vote is divided by two and the other parties are divided by one (so they stay the same), which gives us:
Labour still has the most votes and wins the second seat.
For the third and final seat the votes for each party are again divided by the number of seats they have won, plus 1. So now we divide the original Labour vote by three, as it has already won two seats, and the other parties stay the same:
Labour 703
In this round the Conservatives have the most votes, so they win the last seat. Forest Gate South has two Labour and one Conservative councillor.
A note of caution
These are only approximations since there's no way of calculating with absolute certainty the result under proportional representation because of the differences between this system and first past the post. There's also no way of knowing if changing the voting system changes people's voting behaviour. Or if a different voting system would encourage more parties to stand candidates in more seats.
But it does provide a reasonable basis – using real results and a system actually used in the UK – to argue that our current voting system for local government is broken. It delivers an unfair result and a council that does not truly reflect the diverse political opinions of the community it is meant to serve.
Tags: elections, electoral reform, newham, proportional representation
Categories Elections, Newham, Politics
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4 Responses to "Getting things in proportion"
Birdman June 4, 2014 at 08:17 #
Another way to look at it is that the Tories would have seats for doing damn all. If opposition parties want to challenge Labour, under any voting system, they need to establish a presence by knocking on doors and helping people, especially in those areas where the Labour Councillors are inept. It can take years of such an approach to make inroads but if the Tories wanted a presene, then that is what they woud be doing. But why would they? It takes time, effort and dedication and quite frankly, with Wales doing their job for them, there is little incentive.
I am not against the PR system, as first past the post has its flaws, but the way it works for Europe is laughable as the MEPs have no real power (a bit like the councillors in Newham). At least most of the Newham councillors run surgeries and carry out casework. Mos of us won't see or hear about our MEP until the next election in four years time.
Martin Warne June 4, 2014 at 08:31 #
To be fair to the Tories (I know, I know; I'll take a shower later) they did campaign in this election – I got canvassed by them and others reported seeing teams out in Green Street and East Ham. Their mayoral candidate was far more visible than any of his predecessors. That 24% didn't come from nowhere.
There's also a chicken-and-egg thing – it's far harder to build a local presence if you have no representation and no prospect of getting any. Labour suffers the exact same problem in the Tory shires.
I agree Martin but its about a long game. Worth reading how Paddy Ashdown spent 9 years helping the electors and campaigning before he became an MP. If the Tories really wanted councillors in Newham they would target the wards where the councillors are useless, and take on casework. However, they, and a lot of Labour activists, only knock on doors in the run up to elections. You know as well as I do that there are quite a few councillors who are only Labour in name and stand on a Labour ticket to ensure election.
Anon June 4, 2014 at 13:29 #
Nothing is going to change in Newham.
All the people who moved out of Newham were right.
If this were a Tory Borough, they would have used the Olympics as a catalyst to regenerate the area, however, I think Newham Labour saw Olympics as a threat to their control. They did not want to loose their council seats.Do you know of ANY single programme to improve East Ham, Forest Gate, Plaistow, Manor Park?
The Olympic turned out to be a non-event, so Newham Labour are trying to back paddle. It is too late.