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10-year-old boy has hands, legs amputated after MIS-C, COVID-19 diagnosis
February 25, 2021 at 10:07 am EST
Boy has hands, legs amputated after MIS-C, COVID-19 diagnosis (NCD)
SHELBY, Mich. — A 10-year-old boy has undergone four amputations after developing a condition related to COVID-19 found in children called Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, or MIS-C.
In January, Dae-Shun Jamison of Shelby, Michigan, had his right leg removed after he lost blood as doctors tried to battle an infection.
10-year-old West Michigan boy undergoes four amputations after developing MIS-C, a rare illness that can emerge after kids catch coronavirus: https://t.co/VYX3r9c9JB
— WOOD TV8 (@WOODTV) February 22, 2021
This week, he had both hands and his left leg amputated.
His mother, Brittney Autman, told WOOD that prior to her son's diagnosis, she had never heard of the condition.
There have been only 80 cases of MIS-C in Michigan.
"We see it happen in children that are otherwise healthy, so it does make it very challenging," Dr. Rosemary Olivero, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, told WOOD.
Olivero told WXMI that she has seen it develop in children regardless of age, race or gender. She added that she doesn't know if it is triggered by genetics, or if it will affect some groups more than others.
One thing doctors do know about MIS-C is that it affects how blood clots, Fox News reported.
Some patients also develop severe heart issues.
After, a child first contracts COVID-19 and recovers, then MIS-C may develop.
Dae-Shun and his family came down with COVID-19. The 10-year-old was asymptomatic, but after two weeks, he had no energy and complained of a headache. He eventually developed a high fever.
He was admitted to the hospital on Dec. 21, WXMI reported.
Doctors say parents should watch for MIS-C symptoms after they recover from COVID-19. The symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, neck pain, rash, bloodshot eyes and tiredness.
Dae-Shun will have to undergo rehabilitation as he learns how to adapt after his amputations.
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Tag: El Clasico
Scouting for Fixtures: Nov 28 – Dec 04
The stars have aligned to make up for last weeks debacle.
Usually, when making these articles, I sort out the fixtures in my head into 3 main types. Good games (it would be worth your while if you invested in either team), great games (you would watch just because of its build up) and the unmissable games. This week we have an unprecedented 3 (arguably 4) games that fall into the last category.
And if we zoom out even further…
But seriously, this is one of the best lists of fixtures I've seen in months.
Atletico Nacional vs Millonarios ( Mon 28 00:05 [ 1st leg ] ) (Wed 30 19:00 [ 2nd leg ] )
Courtesy of Mundonets
Behind the obscurity of Colombian football and overwhelming links to organised crime, lies a truly worthwhile watch. The rivalry between the two clubs is doused in corruption and violence, as Bogota council secretary Guillermo Alfonso Jaramillo laments: "We cannot celebrate goals while our children are being killed over the colour of a football shirt". This Colombian rivalry fuelled by corruption and violence sets alight the passion and authenticity which earned the name: Super Clasico of Colombian football. The most famous moment was during the 1989 Copa Libertadores quarter-finals; both teams were looking to win Colombia's first ever Copa Libertadores trophy. The games themselves were filled with short tempers, even shorter shorts and a questionable refereeing decision after Millonarios striker was taken out by Nacional goalkeeper Higuita in the penalty box. Thanks to that obviously honest mistake by the referee, Nacional won the game on aggregate and went on to be Colombia's first ever Copa Libertadores champions. The fixtures are just as fierce now as they were in 1989, with 4 red cards in their last 6 games. Here we are again 27 years later. Atletico Nacional vs Millonarios, this time in the quarter-finals of the Primera A playoffs.
Manchester City vs Chelsea ( Sat 03 12:30 )
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Let's forget about winning, losing or drawing for a second. After the final whistle blows one of two things will happen. One, Manchester City will end their season-long unbeaten run at home. Two, Chelsea will end their 6 game winning streak without conceding, 1 game off breaking their current record. If you're literally anyone but a Chelsea fan, it's universally accepted that one would choose scenario two over one, as Chelsea remain the most hated club in the league. That doesn't look like it's changing anytime soon, as aforementioned thrashing is likely to continue, in part because Antonio Conte is a genius. And Italian. Previously managing the current greatest three back defence in the world (Barzagli, Chiellini and Bonucci) means Conte knows his 3-4-3 formation inside out. Add that to 10 years of managing Italian sides, where three at the back is bread and butter. Pep Guardiola would also join Conte in that small category of football geniuses. However, Manchester City is yet to regain that dominance that saw them surge into a noticeable lead till game week 6. The seventh game finished with Tottenham taking all 3 points from Man City, remaining the only side to do so in a league fixture. Bear in mind Tottenham is equivalent to a team of Jack Russel terriers on Red Bull with the amount of ground they cover per game. However, in that same vein, Chelsea possess N'Golo Kante who was nicknamed 'The Rash' by his teammates. Simply put, these are the two most polished sides in the league. If there was any way to undercut the tension of the game it would be through their nicknames. So let's get ready for the spectacle that will be the Citizens vs the Pensioners!
Barcelona vs Real Madrid ( Sat 03 15:15 )
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There are no amount of superlatives or hyperboles that I can use to justify the enormity of this game. Instead, I'll let the stats do the talking for me. 500 million viewers. Imagine the population if Mexico and the USA joined together and formed a country* and all of them watched El Clasico, the viewership figures would still be short by the whole population of Italy. Of course, you have Messi vs Ronaldo, the incredible amount of money, history and success to marvel at. Back to the game itself, injuries leave Iniesta, Umtiti, Bale, Kroos, Mathieu and Casemiro unable to start for either team come Saturday. If you're a football or sports fan you will end up watching this game regardless of anything I've stated because El Clasico is what football is all about.
*After re-reading I realise how much you'd have to suspend your disbelief, but just go with the analogy please and thank you.
Lazio vs Roma ( Sun 04 14:00 )
Courtesy of Corriere Della Sera
It might not seem obvious from the picture above but Francesco Totti is in fear for his life. The men surrounding him are some angry Roma Ultra's and off-frame is a thick sweeping red mist from the flares being set off and fights breaking out at various parts of the stadium, all during the 49'th minute. As soon as he could, the Roma captain told Fabio Capello 'If we play on now, they'll kill us'. The ominous security also hints at the importance of the occasion. This all adds more reason to believe that the Derby Della Capitale is the fiercest derby in Italy. There are reams of work dedicated to how a rivalry as visceral as this develops, which can be found here. As things stand, Roma has bragging rights in the capital as Lazio fail to win a game in their last 6 encounters. This may be Lazio's chance to end the unbeaten streak as Roma are missing Totti, Florenzi and El Sharaaway all injured. Roma also comes into the derby after losing to Atalanta, shortening the point gap to 1. Though the point gap is unlikely to matter to the Roma and Lazio supporters as Paulo Di Canio states 'Roma and Lazio fans care more about winning the derby than where they finish in the league.'
November 27, 2016 December 11, 2016 by Anirudh Suresh Categories: Football, La Liga, Premier league, Preview, soccer, Sport, UncategorizedTags: atletico national vs millonarios, barca, barcelona, Barcelona vs Real Madrid, chelsea, colombia, Derby, El Clasico, Entertainment, europe, Football, funny, italy, La Liga, Lazio vs Roma, man city, man city vs chelsea, manchester city vs chelsea, november, Premier league, Preview, rivalry, scouting for fixtures, Serie A, soccer, spain, sterling, totti	Leave a comment
Scouting for Fixtures: Mar 28 – Apr 3
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg ( Fri 01 19:30 )
The two teams sit shy of the 4 champions league spots up for grab and with the final weeks of the season are underway, this is a last big push for both teams to jump into the top 4 while simultaneously putting the other team out of their misery. Both teams have been disappointing in the games they've lost and in the manner they achieved the 'biggest bottlers in the bundesliga' title. For Wolfsburg, who knows what's going to happen during the 90 minutes? When you beat a formidable Borussia M.Gladbach side and the following week lose to prime relegation candidates Hoffenheim; it's hard to see how the sporadic form equates to a definite win for the away side with the 3rd worst away form in the league with 4L 1D 1W (last 6 games). Bayer aren't in a much better state themselves. Throughout the season they've been kindly donating points to those in need, but it's come to a do or die as the season comes to a close. Bayer need to shift a couple gears up if they want to catch the others, and from what we've seen they're doing just that. The form has picked up and wins are coming back with Chicharito the man leading the charge. It should be mentioned that the game is a goal magnet, for the last 3 years it's managed an average of a remarkable 4.5 goals a game. That's helped further by both defences riddled with injuries and attack minded coaches at the brim.
2. Liverpool vs Tottenham ( Sat 02 17:30 )
Klopp's got his work cut out as the Liverpool bunch face the title challengers Tottenham at Anfield. It may be both teams separated by 7 places; both stand in the way of accomplishing the others season goal, of winning the PL title or reaching the top 4. Liverpool in the top 4? Well, I mean theoretically (with a huge dollop of luck) it's possible, Liverpool are only 7 points behind Man City with a game in hand. The Manchester derby left only more questions unanswered on how they're planning to turn this awful run of form around. Leaving Liverpool very much in the mix with an underperforming Man Utd and and inexperienced but in-form West Ham (and Southampton & Stoke but really … I wouldn't count on it) to contest with. It will be an important and tense match to those clubs in the upper end of the Premier league, this late on into the season. Looking ahead to the fixture itself, it's easy to see that Spurs will dominate the match, but the potent counter attack is capable (but unreliable) to devastating effect.
3. Barcelona vs Real Madrid ( Sat 02 19:30 )
If you want one single fixture that encapsulates modern football and the beautiful game in 90 minutes; you can't look past, El Clasico! The rivalry is unlike any other in the world, immersed in rich history and amplified by the endless conveyor belt of superstars at disposal. Throughout the years it has transformed into a global event by just the unfathomable, sheer weight of the two clubs. Literally, they are the 2 biggest clubs in the world, with a combined value of $6.4 billion (bear in mind the GDP of Monaco is only $6 billion) and a conservative estimate of $670 million of talent starting at the Nou Camp. Barcelona are favourites to take all 3 points, 1st in the league. Real Madrid and Zidane, while shifting the style of play is yet to move the team forward substantially and challenge the Catalonian giants. Averaging a 4 goals a game ratio for 3 years, and with the best attacking players in the world playing, it looks like another goal fest this Saturday night.
4. Lazio vs Roma ( Sun 03 14:00 )
For those outside Italy if I asked you: What's the biggest derby in Italy? 9/10 people would probably say the Milan derby; but within the borders, the Roman derby takes on that role, in what is a uniquely fierce Derby della Capitale. The derby itself has a deep, dark and hidden past behind it. Roma was actually built by Mussolini who combined 3 of the Roman clubs in a fascist regimen to challenge the established Italian clubs. Lazio was the only large club to resist and from there flourished one of the most violent derbies in the world. The fascist roots, while wiped clean from the internal structure of both clubs, is still prevalent among both sets of fans and brews a very tense atmosphere. The violence and hatred in the derby is truly underrated, on the derby day roads are closed in a 20 block radius! Rome transforms from a buzzing capital tourist attraction to a quiet and reserved city in the days leading up to the fixture. This weight of the occasion is felt by the players and with Roma legend Totti playing his last ever Roman derby, the impotence is on Roma to do their captain proud, and for Lazio to ruin the party. The league standings do not matter. Form is irrelevant. Simply put, losing is not an option.
5. Palmeiras vs Corinthians ( Sun 03 20:00 )
The oldest derby in Sao Paolo returns for it's 99th year anniversary in a fixture that ranks the tenth greatest rivalry of all time. Throughout the years it's maintained a competitive edge despite Palmeiras having fallen from the top tier of Brazilian teams in Paulista A1. With the 350th match being played in the Allianz Parque the record currently stands with the home side just edging at 122 wins compared to Corinthians 120 wins. Palmeiras was originally formed out of Corinthians as the European faction within the club split and were known within the city as 'traitors'. There are many memorable moments over the years, most recently the 3-3 thriller; and in-fact inspired a Romeo and Juliet film based on the two clubs (yikes). Brazil being as big a footballing nation as they come, the day is an event in Sao Paolo, with passion running high, vibrancy and endless colour, as with all Brazilian classics.
Other Mentions:
Germany vs Italy ( Tue 29 19:45 )
Arsenal vs Watford ( Sat 02 15:00 )
Leicester vs Southampton ( Sun 03 13:30 )
Manchester United vs Everton ( Sun 03 16:00 )
Feel like I missed out any matches or wanna give me any feedback? Comment Below.
March 27, 2016 December 11, 2016 by Anirudh Suresh Categories: Football, La Liga, Premier leagueTags: Arsenal vs Watford, Barcelona vs Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen vs Wolfsburg, Bundesliga, El Clasico, Germany vs Italy, Lazio vs Roma, Leicester vs Southampton, Liverpool vs Tottenham, Manchester United vs Everton, Palmeiras vs Corinthians, scouting for fixtures	Leave a comment

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There's a thing that happens when you look at certain paintings by the young portrait artist Jordan Casteel. You take note of her subject, usually a black man. You look again, closer this time, and only on second glance do you recognize that his skin tone doesn't actually resemble skin at all, but is instead blue, or green, or pink, or orange, or chalky white. You may question why you didn't notice at first. You may marvel at Casteel's clever palette, her ability to rationalize figure against ground, to hide a person the color of, say, the Hulk, in plain sight. If you're thinking the way she hopes you're thinking, you may wonder why you were so quick to clock his race. Maybe you wonder what other judgments you jumped to in the process.
Jordan Casteel, Galen 2, 2014. Oil on canvas.
Jordan Casteel, The Baayfalls, 2017. Oil on canvas.
Except, of course, that Western art—particularly portraiture—has always privileged whiteness. Perhaps not coincidentally, as this country has reckoned in recent years with the dire need for broader representation in all facets of the culture, there's been a simultaneous renaissance in representational art. "Why is portraiture returning now?" the writer Dushko Petrovich asked recently in T magazine. "For one, there is an institutional urgency to speak to a more diverse audience with painting that depicts the black community, the Asian-American experience, the Latino face, to attract the various people who had been excluded from the museum by remaking the history of figurative painting, this time with color." Consider Lynette Yiadom Boakye's classical oil paintings of fictional black figures ("suggestions of people," she's called them), or Toyin Ojih Odutola's intricate, narrative drawings of an imaginary clan of West African aristocrats, unburdened by the legacy of slavery. Consider the recent fervor over Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald's just-unveiled presidential portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama—"I saw history being made," Casteel says. "Portraits suddenly became important in the context of politics"—or the popularity of Kerry James Marshall's 2016 traveling retrospective "Mastry," which traced his long quest to reinsert black faces into the Western art historical canon.
If Marshall's work considers the erasures of history, Casteel's is very much set in the present tense (though her paintings are less a literal transcription of real life than they may seem: "I like to think of them as being able to wobble in and out of these flat and hyperrealistic spaces"). The artist found her focus in 2013, while on a summer landscape painting fellowship in Gloucester, Massachusetts, after news broke that a Florida jury had acquitted George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watchman who a year earlier had shot and killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin in cold blood. Casteel, who grew up with two brothers (one her twin), turned her attention to painting the black men in her life, in part as a means of showcasing individuality and three-dimensionality where the culture insisted on seeing only racist stereotypes. She centered her nascent art practice on "telling stories of people who are often unseen, making someone slow down and engage with them." One early series—Brothers—focused on pairs and trios of figures in relation to one another. Another—Visible Man—consisted of nudes, artfully posed to hide their genitalia, stripped of any garments that might politicize their identities. Casteel's models—their expressions coy, defiant, tender—return the viewer's stare, complicating the artist's deliberate inversion of the standard paradigm: male gaze, female subject. Though not literally exposed, they appear surrounded by personal ephemera (a disco ball; a forlorn stuffed elephant), revealing some incontrovertibly private side of themselves.
In 2015, Casteel moved from Ridgewood, Queens, to Harlem for a residency at the Studio Museum. The neighborhood, "the only place [in New York] I've ever felt at ease," has given her a community in which to root her art. In the past few years, she's painted men she's met while strolling the streets, many of them local characters or street-stall vendors. She'll introduce herself, take their photos, then work from those images in her studio to compose larger-than-life portraits set against fantastically textured streetscapes.
Jordan Casteel, Subway Hands, 2017.Oil on canvas.
To paraphrase Oscar Wilde: Every portrait is a self-portrait. It does bear mentioning, though, that Casteel actually is now painting women. Upstairs at the gallery, in a back room, hangs a new canvas, an image of three figures, two younger men, one older woman, leaning against a kitchen counter. They are the proprietors of Benyam, an Ethiopian restaurant near the high-ceilinged upper Harlem apartment Casteel recently purchased.


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Amsterdam IJmuiden Offshore Ports (AYOP) presented its bid book 'The Essential Guide for Installation and O&M Hollandse Kust Wind Farms' to Vattenfall, which was recently awarded the permit for the Hollandse Kust Zuid I & II offshore wind farm, the Netherlands' first non-subsidised offshore wind farm.
The Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy examined a total of four applications for a permit to construct the Hollandse Kust (zuid) I & II offshore wind zone without subsidies.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs in the Netherlands plans to publish the tender for the Hollandse Kust (zuid) I and II offshore wind farm development sites in early October.
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DHAKA : Information Minister Hasanul Haq Inu, MP, yesterday said that language was the first sign of identity of a person. Those who want to destroy it are rootless people and they are resorting to militancy to destroy it. Therefore, we've no choice but to eliminate them.
The information minister was speaking as the chief guest on the eve of 21st February at a function organized by the North South University (NSU).
Language and culture are the fundamental features of a nation and most countries are based on it. He said there was no conflict between religion and culture.
The minister said when Iranians and Afghans celebrate "Naoroz" there are no eyebrows raised but when we celebrate "Pahela Baishakh" the militants try to obstruct it. The identity of the Bengali nation wrought with blood will not tolerate it and we will stand upright with our distinctive identity.
The vice-chancellor of the university Professor Atiqul Islam chaired the meeting which was also addressed by the dean of the faculty of Arts and Social sciences.


Protests and coups: Is Thailand still the 'land of smiles?' Take our quiz.
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You really missed the boat on this one. All is not lost, however. Perhaps staying a bit longer in Thailand might help.
#1 Why did Thailand ban the import of an English language dictionary in 1993?
Thailand's government published its own English language dictionary and wanted to protect its domestic market.
The dictionary's entry for kickboxing didn't attribute it to Thailand and implied that it had been invented in Britain.
The dictionary's entry for Thai said that the language was a sub-branch of Sino-Tibetan.
In 1993, Longman's Dictionary of Language and Culture was banned and copies pulled from bookstores after Thailand's government objected to the entry for Bangkok, which noted widespread prostitution. Longman apologized but argued that the dictionary sought to "set words in their cultural context" as understood by native English speakers. It agreed to revise the entry in the next edition. Thai officials said the definition was technically accurate, but discriminatory. "We do not deny the existence of the problem. But we do not believe it should be used as the definition of this city," a government spokesman said.
#2 Bangkok's official name in Thai is the world's longest place name. What is the meaning of the shortened, everyday version, "krung thep"?
Krung means city; thep means angel. The Thai capital was founded in 1782 by the first ruler of the current Chakri dynasty. The full 21-word Thai name is a string of superlatives that refers to the previous capital, Ayutthaya which lies upriver and had been sacked by Burmese invaders.
#3 Which member of the household of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn holds the rank of an officer in the Thai Air Force?
#4 Which of the following Asian movies is a Thai production?
Ong Bak is a 2003 martial arts movie starring Tony Jaa, a Thai stuntman and actor. The plot turns on the recovery of a stolen Buddha statuette known as Ong Bak. Two sequels were later released. Azumi is a 2003 Japanese action movie about a female ninja. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a 2000 Hollywood film directed by Ang Lee that takes place in ancient China. The Killing Fields is a 1984 film about the genocide in Cambodia.
#5 In June 2014, anti-coup protesters in Bangkok adopted a three-fingered salute from which US filmed entertainment?
#6 What is the name given to the opium-growing highland region that overlaps Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos?
Traditional opium growing in mountainous areas of Thailand, Myanmar, and Laos increased dramatically in the 1950s with the arrival of defeated Nationalist troops from China. The area of production was roughly in the shape of a diamond; the gold was the unit of currency of traders. The Vietnam War further boosted demand for opium and its refinement into heroin. Cultivation has since declined, though Myanmar remains a major supplier of opium.
#7 In 2011, Thailand was the world's largest exporter of rice. Of which globally traded commodity was it the second largest exporter?
Thailand exported 7.9 million metric tons of sugar in 2011/12. That was less than Brazil, the largest exporter. Thailand lost its status as the world's leading rice supplier after Prime Minister Yingluck Shinwatra launched a costly subsidy program in 2011 that led to a stockpiling of supplies. Vietnam passed Thailand to claim the top rank in rice exports.
#8 Which script is Thai?
This means "Thank you for completing our quiz!" A is Russian. B is Arabic. C is Hindi.
#9 Prior to 1939, Thailand was known by what name?
In 1939, dictator Field Marshal Pibul Songkram, influenced by European nationalism and fascism, dropped the name Siam in favor of Thailand. Thais are the largest ethnic group; Thai also means free, so the name can be translated as land of the free. Lanna is the name of a kingdom in what is now northern Thailand. Isaan refers to the northeast of Thailand, which was formerly under the control of a Lao kingdom. Angkor is a name given to the kingdom that ruled ancient Cambodia and built Angkor Wat, a temple complex in present-day Cambodia.
#10 What is Thailand's national sport, known as "muay thai"?
Muay thai is a form of unarmed combat in which fighters land blows on any part of the body using fists or feet or knees, though not their head. Modern rules adopted in the 1930s codified the sport, which is known as kickboxing, or Thai kickboxing. It remains popular in Thailand, in part because betting on games is permitted at boxing stadiums, but is illegal elsewhere.
#11 Which of the following countries does NOT share a land border with Thailand?
Thailand borders Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia.
#12 In 2008, a court removed Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej from his post for illegally hosting a cooking show. What was the name of the show?
#13 Thailand was formerly a colony of which European power?
Thailand was never colonized. In the 19th century, it granted commercial concessions to rivals Britain and France, which were expanding their empires in the region. Thailand, or Siam, was seen as a buffer state between British Burma and French Indochina; neither Britain nor France made a move to grab territory.
#14 In 2005-06, royalist protesters wore yellow shirts at anti-Thaksin rallies in Bangkok. Why yellow?
Yellow is the color associated with the day of the week on which Thailand's king was born.
Thailand's palace is known as the yellow palace because of its distinctive roof that features a golden spire.
Thailand's old flag showed a yellow band on a white background.
Thaksin told an interviewer that he didn't like the color yellow.
#15 Which Thai hot sauce was the subject of a 2014 lawsuit filed in Irwindale, California?
The city of Irwindale initiated legal proceedings against an American factory that produces the "rooster" brand of Sriracha sauce, a famous Thai dipping sauce. Named after a coastal town east of Bangkok, Sriracha is a pungent combination of jalepeno chilli peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic, and sugar. Irwindale's lawsuit against Huy Fong Foods followed complaints from residents over the odor from the factory. The city dropped its lawsuit after the company agreed to address the concerns over its fumes.
#16 Pad Thai, a stir-fry noodle dish, was introduced by authorities in the 1930s. Why?
To feed the population after a failed domestic rice harvest.
To promote Thailand's peanut industry.
To boost national unity by creating a staple dish with a Thai identity.
Japan imposed a blockade on rice exports.
Pad Thai, or kway teow pad Thai, is a dish of rice noodles, bean sprouts, egg, peanuts, scallions, and chillies. Its roots lie in the stir-fry noodle dishes brought by Chinese immigrants to Thailand. In the 1930s, Thai dictator Pibul Songkram wanted to boost unity and promote nutrition via a national dish: pad Thai was born.
#17 The 1951 musical "The King and I" told the story of an English governess who worked in the court of which 19th century Thai monarch?
Anna Leonowens was employed in 1861 to teach the children and concubines of King Rama IV, known as King Mongkut, whom she also tutored. Her service ended in 1867 and she later wrote a memoir about her experiences. Her life was fictionalized in a 1944 novel, which was adapted into a Broadway musical in 1951 and a subsequent movie in which Leonowens and Mongkut have a romantic flirtation despite their differences. The film has never been shown in Thailand where its storyline was seen as disrespectful and inaccurate.
#18 During World War II, what was Thailand's official stance?
It stayed neutral and wasn't occupied.
It was occupied in 1941 by Japanese forces and fought a long, effective resistance war in Thailand that ended in Japan's defeat.
It joined forces with Japan in 1941 to invade British-held Malaysia and French-held Indochina. It declared war on Britain and its allies, including America.
It joined forces with Japan and declared war on Britain and its allies, but because the Thai ambassador to Washington didn't deliver the declaration to the US government the two countries were never at war.
In December 1941, Japanese troops demanded free passage through Thailand in order to invade British Malaya and Burma. Thailand agreed, and later signed a military alliance with Japan, but it didn't participate in the invasion of Malaya or Burma. As a member of the Germany-Japan Axis, Thailand was technically at war with Britain, America and other Allies. But the Thai ambassador to Washington, whose sympathies lay with the Allies, refused to deliver the formal declaration to the US government so the two countries were never at war. Thailand did host a small but determined anti-Japanese resistance movement called Seri Thai that received US support. But it only made a marginal contribution to Japan's defeat in 1945.
#19 King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand's constitutional ruler and the world longest reigning monarch, was born in 1927 in which city?
Bhumibol was born on Dec. 5, 1927 at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass. At the time, his father, Prince Mahidol was studying medicine at Harvard Medical School. In 1946 he was crowned as Rama IX. In 1990, Cambridge designated an intersection near Harvard Square as King Bhumibol Adulyadej Square in his honor.
#20 Thailand's military seized power in May 2014, its 12th successful coup since 1932. How many coups have failed?
The 1932 coup marked the end to absolute monarchy in Thailand. Since then, the military has been a pivotal force in politics. The exact number of thwarted coups is disputed; historians point to other minor rebellions that could be classified as coup plots.
#21 Which state is Thailand closest in size to, in terms of land area?
Thailand's land area, excluding water, is 197,255 square miles; California's is 155,779 sq m. New Mexico is 121,298 sq m. Maryland is 9,707 sq m, and Connecticut is only 4,842 sq m.
#22 What country is closest to Thailand in terms of population?
Thailand's 2012 population was estimated at 64.4 million compared to 65.9 million for France. Brazil's population is estimated at 202 million. Belgium has roughly 11.2 million, Canada 35 million.
#23 The Asian Financial Crisis began in July 1997 when Thailand took what unexpected step that triggered regional capital flight?
Defaulted on an $80 million loan to a European-led bank syndicate.
Devalued its currency, the baht, which had been pegged to the dollar.
Pulled out of a currency-swap program with neighboring countries.
Closed 56 insolvent banks and finance companies.
After months of pressure on its currency peg, Thailand's central bank decided on July 2, 1997 to stop defending the baht. The baht fell dramatically against the dollar, hurting Thai companies that had borrowed in dollars to invest in local assets, including property, and forcing Thailand to seek help from the International Monetary Fund.
#24 Thaksin Shinawatra is Thailand's most popular and polarizing politician. As prime minister, he unveiled what deal in January 2006 that sparked mass protests and led to his downfall?
The privatization of Thailand's electricity generating company.
A crackdown on drug traffickers that empowered police to summarily arrest suspects.
The early repayment to the IMF of a $12 billion loan.
The sale of his family-owned telecoms group to a Singaporean government agency.
Thaksin sold a majority stake in Shin Corp, his telecoms group, to Singapore's Temasek Holdings for $1.7 billion. The deal was structured so that Thaksin and his family members incurred virtually no capital-gains tax. Within weeks, tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets to seek Thaksin's removal.
#25 In April 2010, pro-Thaksin "red shirt" protesters clashed with soldiers in central Bangkok. A group of armed men among the protesters fired on soldiers before escaping in the chaos. How did the Thai media label this group?
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The matter came to light after Supreme Court on April 29 ordered Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Limited to e-auction the land.Divy Khare | TNN | July 26, 2016, 13:00 IST
BOKARO: Soon after lodging a case against Electrosteel Steel Limited (ESL) for encroaching on forest land, the forest department has said that Sahara Group too acquired about 30 acres of forest land in Phudnidih in Chas.
The matter came to light after Supreme Court on April 29 ordered Sahara India Real Estate Corporation Limited to e-auction the land and return the money to its investors. The auction process started on July, 15.
HDFC Reality Limited has been engaged to assist in the sale of properties of Sahara India Group across the country. The company owned about 68.14 acres of land in Chas. Initiating the process, HDFC Reality approached the forest department for its clearance, said a forest officer.
Bokaro DFO Rajender Naidu said, "During verification, about 30 acres in Phudnidih was found as a notified forest land, which was illegally transferred to Sahara in 2006. I have verbally requested DC Rai Mahimapat Ray and initiated the process of talking to HDFC to stop its auction until an inquiry is continued".
He added, "I was surprised to see the mutation of the forest land has also been done by the company, which is a matter of investigation. An inquiry has been initiated and f any forest staff or officer is found to have connived with the company, he will face disciplinary action".
The issue sparked off controversy as the mutation of forest land has put concerned officials of district administration in fix. The DC on Monday evening held a meeting with the DFO, additional collectorate Jugnu Minz and SDM Shashi Ranjan and other administrative officials in this regard.
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Makhun Wan () is a tambon (subdistrict) of San Pa Tong District, in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. In 2020 it had a total population of 5,074 people.

History
The subdistrict was created effective August 21, 1995 by splitting off 7 administrative villages from Makham Luang.

Administration

Central administration
The tambon is subdivided into 8 administrative villages (muban).

Local administration
The area of the subdistrict is shared by 2 local governments.
the subdistrict municipality (Thesaban Tambon) Ban Klang (เทศบาลตำบลบ้านกลาง)
the subdistrict administrative organization (SAO) Makhun Wan (องค์การบริหารส่วนตำบลมะขุนหวาน)

References

External links
Thaitambon.com on Makhun Wan

Tambon of Chiang Mai province
Populated places in Chiang Mai province


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'Voices of the Home Fronts' Conference at the National Archives (8th-10th September 2016)
September 9, 2016 October 24, 2016 Larissa Allwork
Yesterday I was fortunate to attend the 'Voices of the Home Fronts' conference at the National Archives in Kew. Convened by the 'Everyday Lives in War' Engagement Centre based at the University of Hertfordshire, Thursday's programme featured a keynote lecture by Professor Adrian Gregory (Pembroke College, Oxford University) on consent and dissent among the British working classes during World War One. In a panel session that followed on Literature and Poetry, I saw Associate Professor Donna Coates (University of Calgary) give a fascinating introduction to the post-World War One Canadian national narrative of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the efforts by recent Canadian novelists to problematize this image through a greater attendance to themes of ethnic diversity and gender. In other papers on the panel, Jeff Taylor tackled the ubiquitous presence of German spies in representations of World War One era East Anglia, Viv Newman analysed the war-time grief poetry of A.E. Grantham and Professor Andrew Jackson (Bishop Grossetest University) introduced the often over-looked rural war-time writings of Bernard Gilbert, a Lincolnshire poet. The second panel of the afternoon was equally interesting with Lucy Moore giving an overview of museums and galleries in Leeds during the war, Sonja Andrew introducing her textiles based responses to histories of conscientious objection and Lucie Whitmore discussing the emotional archaeology of First World War fashion. Dr Jim Beech concluded the session with his detailed analysis of British First World War soldier, Vince Schuerhoff and Schuerhoff's experiences of military training in Britain before being deployed on the Front Line.
The conference concluded with an evening of talks which featured Professor Maggie Andrews (University of Worcester) and author and TV producer Richard van Emden. Emden spoke about The Quick and the Dead, his study of the impact of World War One on families who lost loved ones during the conflict. A conversation with Paul McGann ended the evening, featuring the actor's reflections on meeting World War I veterans and making the controversial BBC series, The Monocled Mutineer (1986).
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Jose Mourinho has saturated the football press ever since he walked through those Manchester United doors, but mostly for the wrong reasons. During his time at United he has been faced with a lot of challenges and a lot of negative press. He seems to be an easy target for the media and they certainly know how to press his buttons. The way he has been treated by the Media can be seen as slightly harsh, Mourinho has won the Europa League trophy for Manchester United, then led them to an FA Cup final whilst also finishing 2nd in the league to a very impressive Manchester City side. So all-in-all, Jose and United fans may look at that as a very positive season compared to previous years after the retirements of Sir Alex Ferguson.
Manchester United Transfer Failure
It has been a very poor transfer window for Manchester United. A lot of their interests were shutdown by players and clubs, leaving them with a shortlist of unreasonable transfers. United brought in 3 new players, Lee Grant, Diogo Dalot and Fred. None of which play in central defence, the vital position that United needed. Leaving united with the same half-decent, injury-prone defence as last season, no way near world-class quality like United are used to. This has already had repercussions on United's season, with no world-class defence leader at the back, United have conceded 7 goals in the first 3 games. This has made a lot of people question the manager and the chairman, the people mainly responsible for not appointing the players the club need. So, on this basis lets look at Jose Mourinho's odds on being sacked from Manchester United and who is likely to replace him if he is dismissed.
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The odds for Mourinho being sacked or leaving Manchester United this season are becoming increasingly lower, so now is the time to get your bets placed. Here are the odds for Mourinho to be the next Premier League Manager to leave:
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Everyone's Next Question is of course, who will replace Jose Mourinho as the next Manchester United Manager if he does depart from the club? Many rumours may suggest that Michael Carrick could possibly take over, Mourinho has decided not to go with any assistant manager this year, meaning there is no assistant to take over, should Mourinho exit. However, Carrick is the name on people's lips. A man who has served a long career at United, worked alongside the greats and became an exceptional player himself, he knows what it takes to win matches and trophies. But is it too early in his managerial career to take that step? Let's take a look at prolific managers that have also been linked with the club, here is a list of a few names in contention:
Sportsbooks have labelled Zidane as the favourite to take over at Manchester United, and to no surprise. United have suffered to replace Alex Ferguson and the reality is kicking in that Sir Alex can never be fully replaced. Under horrible spells of David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal, it seems that Jose Mourinho is heading in the same direction even though last season was United's best since the retirement of Sir Alex. Zidane has the credentials of a class manager already, aside from his legendary playing career, he has won the last 3 Champions League trophies with Real Madrid, a truly remarkable stat. Zidane Currently isn't managing a club after leaving Real Madrid, so after a nice few months of relaxing, will he enter the football world again and save Manchester United from the position they are currently experiencing.
This selection may come as a bit of a surprise to some people, another ex-Chelsea manager for the potential job at Old Trafford? Antonio Conte started off excellently at Chelsea, winning the title in his first season, however, during his second season he seemed to lose the dressing room and the players became increasingly unsatisfied with him and that is where it all went wrong, he lost the players and ended up losing his job. So, would he be the right man for the job?
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Laurent Blanc always seems to be the name on the list for big teams when they are looking for a new manager, Laurent Blanc has played and managed at some of the biggest clubs in the world so rightly so, he is in contention for the role. He has built himself a fierce reputation with his managerial positions at Bordeaux, France and PSG, giving him a chance of potentially managing one of the biggest clubs in the world. Having never managed a Premier League side before, this could be a perfect opportunity for him.
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Q: Filtrar registros por mês e ano no Laravel Tenho um formulário com um campo do tipo month, que envia um valor no formato Y-m para o meu controller. Como faço pra buscar os registros do mes e ano selecionado?
Estou usando l5-repository
Fiz da seguinte forma, mas não funciona:
$date = Input::get('date');
$type = Input::get('type');

$values = $this->repository->findWhere(['type' => $type, 'date' => $date]);

Da o seguinte erro:

QueryException in Connection.php line 761: SQLSTATE[22007]: Invalid
  datetime format: 7 ERROR: invalid input syntax for type date:
  "2016-09" (SQL: select * from "values" where "type" = Receita and
  "date" = 2016-09)

Eu já imaginava que fosse dar esse erro, mas não sei como fazer funcionar. Alguém da uma luz?
Estou usando banco de dados Postgres e o campo date está no formato date mesmo.

A: Por ser um campo do tipo date, você pode formatar a data antes da comparação. No seu repositório crie um método parecido com isso
// Em MySQL, por usar uma raw
public function findByBatata($type, $date, $format = '%Y-%m') {
    return $this->model
         ->where(\DB::raw("DATE_FORMAT(`date`, '$format')", '=', $date))
         ->where('type', '=', $type)
         ->get();
}

// Em Postgresql
public function findByBatata($type, $date, $format = 'YYYY-MM') {
    return $this->model
         ->where(\DB::raw("to_char(`date`, '$format')", '=', $date))
         ->where('type', '=', $type)
         ->get();
}

Isso pode não ser muito performático pois não serão considerados os índices nesse campo.
Como apontado em outra resposta, é possível usar um range de datas. O Eloquent tem o método whereBetween para isso:
public function findByBatata($type, $date, $format = 'Y-m') {
    // Considerando data no formato 2016-02
    $dateTime = \DateTime::createFromFormat($format, $date);

    // o primeiro dia do mês hard coded
    $dateStart = $dateTime->format('Y-m-01');

    // t é equivalente ao último dia do mês
    $dateEnd = $dateTime->format('Y-m-t');

    return $this->model
         ->whereBetween('date', [$dateStart, $dateEnd])
         ->where('type', '=', $type)
         ->get();
}

Outra opção é duplicar esse campo já formato no formato mês e ano, inserir um índice e pesquisar diretamente por esse novo campo.

A: E como a data esta armazenada? Por que o mesmo erro deveria ocorrer também no INSERT correto? Como esta a modelagem do banco? O campo date é do tipo DATE ou VARCHAR?
Acredito em 2 possibilidades.
1 - Fazer a busca com um range com inicio e fim do mês, mas ai depende de como estão os dados no banco.
$date = date('Y-m'); //so exemplo para ficar o ano e mes atual

//precisa adicioanr o range dos dias
$dateStart = date($date.'-01');
$dateEnd = date($date.'-t'); //o t pega o maximo de dias do mes

//ai é so fazer a busca pelo intervalo do mes com base nos daias
echo 'SELECT * FROM "values" WHERE "type" = "Receita" AND (date >= '.$dateStart.' AND date <= '.$dateEnd.' )';

O resultado vai ser algo o tipo
SELECT * FROM "values" WHERE "type" = "Receita" AND (date >= 2016-09-01 AND date <= 2016-09-30

Ai é só adaptar para a query do laravel.
2 - Mudar o banco e colocar dois campos na tabela, year VARCHAR(4) e month VARCHAR(2) ao invés de só 1 do tipo date e talvez seja mais fácil manipular os dados assim.

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September 15, 2014 — EVANSTON, ILL. — Evanston residents of all ages are invited to celebrate the back to school season during 'Kits, 'Cats and Kids Week. There will be a big Block party on Thu., Sept. 18 and the week culminates with a Big Ten football game at Ryan Field. The Northwestern University "Wildcat" Marching Band and Evanston Township High School Marching Band will be featured performers.
May 23, 2014 — EVANSTON, ILL. — Chicago's premier thoroughbred facility, Arlington International Racecourse, will turn purple and white for the fourth-consecutive year to celebrate Northwestern Day on Sunday, June 1. The event, beginning at 11:15 a.m., will recognize the academics, athletics and pride of Chicago's Big Ten Team with unique and special events for fans of all ages.
The sixth race on Sunday's card has been designated the Northwestern Cup. The approximate post time for that race will be 3:30 p.m., while the first race of the day will go off at 1 p.m.
"This is a really fun event that features lots of purple and NU coaches in attendance," says Northwestern University Director of Althetic Bands Daniel J. Farris.
April 28, 2014 — EVANSTON, ILL. — "High school marching bands are invited to participate in two events we will host again next fall," says Daniel J. Farris, director of athletic bands at Northwestern University.
"High School Band Day is a mass band event that will be held during the halftime of the Northwestern/Northern Illinois football game" on Sat., Sept. 6, says Farris. Participating high school bands will rehearse with the Northwestern University "Wildcat" Marching Band before taking the field with the Wildcats during halftime (if weather allows). Admission to the game is included for band members and personnel.
In recent years, around 1,000 students have performed together during the halftime show, which feature simple straight-line marching to a stationary block in Ryan Field. "This is a non-competitive event," says Farris.
High school bands are welcome to enjoy the remainder of the game or depart immediately after halftime.
Later in the fall at the Northwestern Homecoming Parade, "thousands of enthusiastic Northwestern fans line the parade route on Sheridan Road in Evanston," says Farris. The parade will step off at 6:30 p.m. on Fri., Oct. 17. Participating bands enjoy viewing an open rehearsal of NUMB at 4 p.m. before enjoying a group meal with other high school ensembles in the parade. All bands are invited to enjoy the 7:15 p.m. pep rally in Deering Meadow. This event features the Wildcat Band, WildPride, and other VIPs.
Questions about these events may be e-mailed to Farris, who may also be reached at 847-491-4751.


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On Monday, Barnes & Noble delivered some news that no customer likes to hear: The company was the victim of a huge cyberattack that compromised customer data.
Barnes & Noble notified customers about the attack via email. Although the company stated that customers' financial data was not part of the breach, email addresses and other information potentially were: "The systems, however, did contain your email address and, if supplied by you, your billing and shipping address and telephone number."
Additionally, the company reported that it retains transaction history, as it relates to customer purchases.
While basic personal information, such as your email address, name and address, may seem relatively harmless in the hands of hackers, it can potentially be used in criminal activities, such as phishing scams using your email address as the sender.
Your basic personal information can also be combined with other more sensitive information, such as banking or credit card information or your Social Security number, to sell on the dark web. And through the dark web, that information can be purchased and used to steal your identity.
At this point, however, the potential threats from having your nonfinancial data exposed through this incident appear minimal. Barnes & Noble advised customers that they may receive "unsolicited emails" as a result of having their email addresses exposed in the attack.
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Santa Rosalía in Baja California Sur is one of my favorite places on the Baja California Peninsula. Geography and economics have conspired to change its fortunes more than most towns in the course of history. Originally founded in 1705, the town failed to prosper as its populace faced repeated epidemics, and its farmland was subject to a disastrous flood. The town was largely abandoned by 1828.
A chance find of copper-bearing ore in the middle of the century reversed Santa Rosalía's fate, and in 1885, a new lease of life was provided when the El Boleo mining company, backed by French capital, was granted a 99-year concession by President Díaz to begin mining for copper in exchange for building all the necessary infrastructure: port, town, mines, railway and foundry. It was judicious timing given that the world market for copper was taking off at precisely that time due to the rising demand for the metal from the fledgling electric companies in Europe and the USA.
Within a decade, the mining company had become responsible for more than 80% of Mexico's exports of copper ingots. The local ore was rich, with up to 25% copper in some samples. Workers flocked in from far afield, including three thousand from China. Working conditions were atrocious, little better than slavery. The health conditions for the miners and foundry workers were appalling;.for example, 1400 deaths were recorded between 1901 and 1903. The company decided on an unusual solution. Rather than move the workers' homes, it decided to move the smelter chimney. The new chimney was built a kilometer out of town, connected to the smelter by a large, ground-hugging flue. The flue can still be seen today, climbing the hillside immediately behind the Hotel Francés.
By 1900, Santa Rosalía had become a major world copper producer. The smelter relied on supplies of coking coal from Europe, principally from South Wales and Germany. The ships took from 120 to 200 days to reach Santa Rosalía from their home ports. Square-rigged vessels, flying the British or German flag, were constantly arriving in the harbor. When the First World War broke out, several German ships were unable to return to Europe and spent the next few years anchored offshore. The sailors were shocked when they heard that Germany had lost the war; their vessels were eventually distributed among the victors.
The copper deposits were eventually exhausted. The El Boleo mining company closed in 1954, but the state-run Compañía Minera Santa Rosalía continued to mine until 1985, when the smelter was finally shut down, on the eve of the town's 100th anniversary.
The collapse of the copper mining industry may have caused Santa Rosalía to slip back temporarily into a somnolent slump, but it is now recovering. The mining boom of a hundred and twenty years ago has been replaced by a boom in nature and adventure tourism, which take advantage of the town's proximity to Conception Bay and the islands in the Sea of Cortés. As we shall see in a future post, because Santa Rosalía has preserved much of its past, it has a massive advantage over its competitors in the region, in that its initial revival fueled by ecotourism can be amplified by cultural or heritage tourism. This beautiful old town and its inhabitants have plenty of reasons to be optimistic as they face up to the challenges of the twenty-first century.
And now, the town has another reason for optimism. The massive El Boleo copper cobalt zinc-manganese deposit, which fueled the town's first boom period, is now being re-developed with new technology. Baja Mining, based in Canada, owns 70% of El Boleo; a consortium of Korean companies owns the remaining 30%. The 1.2-billion-dollar, open-cast mine will add 3,800 jobs to the local economy. During its anticipated 23-year life span, El Boleo is expected to yield more than 2,000 metric tons of cobalt, 25,000 tons of zinc sulfate and 50,000 tons of copper annually.
Niemann, Greg. Baja Legends : The Historic Characters, Events, and Locations That Put Baja California on the Map. Sunbelt Cultural Heritage Books.
I am interested to learn about Baja Mining. It seems that this new mining attempt will be a great boon to the town of Santa Rosalia, and it is expected to add 3,800 new jobs. This is exciting news.
Please let me know how the work is progressing, and do you have an approximate opening date when actual copper extraction from the mine begins.
I drive through Santa Rosalia regularly last time was July 2 2012 and I spent the night in Santa Rosalia and saw sailing friends for dinner. The town has really come to life. All the main streets and Highway 1 are beign repaired and rebuilt. The town is extremly busy and the mine has already spent over 500 million dollars (US) on preparing the mine for opening in 2013. A huge peir is to be built for the ore ships to load the various ores for transport. The hotels are full of mining people and investor personell. It was in a temperary slowdown in construction while awaiting more investor money for the final phases of preperation for mining.


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Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 24 Semi-Finalists: Week Two
February 17, 2016 by Masterclass Lady 58 Comments
I don't know about you but, personally, this is the week I have been waiting for, as it will feature some of my favourite contestants, not only from this season, but also from past seasons.
And it will include the male artist featured above – the extremely talented American Idol Season 7 winner, David Cook. David, along with past contenders fourth season finalist Constantine Maroulis, fifth season finalists Chris Daughtry and Kellie Pickler, sixth season winner Jordin Sparks and tenth season finalist Haley Reinhart will be performing duets with Group 2 of the semi-finalists on Thursday, February 18th.
However, before they take to the stage with their illustrious partners, the Group 2 semi-finalists must sing a solo round on Wednesday, February 17th.
All performances and judges' selections have been pre-taped and, therefore, pre-determined. It is kind of disappointing, I feel, and sort of takes the wind out of the sails for these Season 15 contenders. However, I could see where the public voting could be skewed if people voted for the semi-finalist duetting with their favorite past contender from the show.
At any rate, it will be terrific to see familiar faces on that TV screen once again.
Best of luck to the remaining singers! And, readers, who are you anxious to see once again? Can you predict the duet pairings? – although I know that most of the information has been leaked all over the blogosphere.
American Idol airs on Fox at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, February 17th and Thursday, February 18th.
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58 Responses to "Vocal MasterClass Discussion For American Idol Season 15 Top 24 Semi-Finalists: Week Two"
Maria February 17, 2016 at 6:41 pm
I can't wait to see the very talented David Cook also. I will always be grateful to Idol for introducing me to this wonderful singer/song-writer. Not only is he extremely talented, but he's very personable and so thankful for his fans.
Vonnie February 17, 2016 at 10:09 pm
If I had to pick right now who will be the recipient of the confetti bath…Dalton!!!
I found tonight very lackluster, I woke up for Dalton! I still think Stephany should have been chosen over all of the girls tonight!
Idol Girl February 17, 2016 at 10:10 pm
I liked that this week's group featured less teens.
Masterclass Lady February 17, 2016 at 10:12 pm
I think the judges were far too hard on Tristan McIntosh. They certainly didn't see and hear what I was seeing and hearing.
Loved Dalton and Olivia as well. Those were my Top 3. Adam Lasher came a close 4th
Gene W February 17, 2016 at 10:17 pm
Dalton was the only one that made an impression on me tonight. He always manages to make the song his own.
I tried to like Olivia's on performance but is was better than most on the night but just so so.
Triston surprised me the most. I expected her to be the run away best of the night but I thought she made a poor song choice. That seemed to be a theme for the night. I wonder if they are trying to make her a country singer because I noticed they had her paired with Kellie tomorrow night in the brief preview at the end.
Dalton / Daughtry should be among the best match ups. Jordin and Manny might be good as well.
I'm looking forward to seeing all of the returning Idols. It's a great group.
Strange – on Wikipedia Tristan is paired with David Cook. If it's true, I am thrilled!!
rereader February 17, 2016 at 10:37 pm
Most of the performances tonight were oddly…tentative? muted? It was really very strange…and they can't blame it on the venue being too big this time. Also there was really too much singing out of tune going on–I was wondering if maybe most of them were having trouble adjusting to the earpieces? (That could have been a problem last week, too.) Anyway, as Vonnie said, most of the show was just lackluster.
I was really looking forward to Jenn Blosil, but…eh. (Although, yes, the second half of the song was better than the first half.) Lee Jean…he has a very mature voice for his age, very rich, but I'm not sure he really got the lyrics–it wasn't a great song choice.Tristan has such a lovely voice, and it was nice to hear her go loud, as Harry said. (I think she needs to dial the "loud" back just one notch, though, because it seemed to me she got just a bit shouty. I like to hear the vocal depth she brings usually, and she lost that a little.)
And then Dalton and Olivia just were in a different show altogether, wow! I've been enjoying Dalton's take on songs in general, and he really blew up the stage tonight–and without going full on rock, too. Love that! And also I love that Olivia DID go full on rock, and managed to showcase her vocals anyway.
MJ's has the duet pairings (with photos, so they are accurate), and she has Tristan with Kellie. They have David paired with Olivia, and Dalton is paired with Christ Daughtry. I was most looking forward to seeing David and Chris again, and those duets should be awesome!
bradybunch4u February 17, 2016 at 10:44 pm
Dalton, is a star. He has a pitch perfect voice and such control. He is also a performer. He commands the stage.
Idol may want a female winner, but Dalton has the Voice, The Looks and Charisma to be a Star.
Can't wait to see Chris Daughtry tomorrow night.
Yes I agree. Most of the singers selected their songs unwisely. Such a strange evening.
I loved Tristan's voice and, yes, she was singing with a more muscular vocal tone tonight but, to me, she sounded terrific. And she looked great on stage. Like a star.
Ditto for Olivia and Dalton.
We shall see what happens tomorrow. I am so excited for the duets!!
You could see the pairings for tomorrow night during the last minute or so of the show. You have to be quick on the pause button to identify the pairings though.
Well – Kellie and Tristan might actually be cute. I don't see Tristan as a country singer though. We shall see….
I agree he is a star and, actually, it might be great if the Season 15 winner is a male artist. We have had many male artists but it would seem more complete considering that the Season 1 winner was a female.
MCL…I like Adam Lasher too, wasn't crazy about his song choice tonight, and since this is the first time this season we actually heard a song from him, I'm not sure it will leave an impression! Hopefully he is put through!
Lol…Dalton would be a very pretty "bookend" to Kelli…😃💕
Idol Girl February 18, 2016 at 7:47 am
I am most looking forward to seeing David and Chris performing tonight.
Don B February 18, 2016 at 12:12 pm
I really like shuffles and the two that sang them (per Harry). So I listened to the Lido Shuffle and the Harlem Shuffle in deference to the comment. Great mood setters! Requires a certain frame of mind/mood and extrapolation which I think Harry was trying to get at but couldn't define adequately for the contestant. Wish they were more definitive in why it was the wrong song choice if only to be the most helpful to the contestants' education (or what they see that the audience may not see).
Tonight's duets were way better than last weeks. I am so amazed at the talent idol has produced over the years, the mentors tonight were great.
I agree with all of the choices by the judges except for one, the red haired girl who sang with Kelly should have advanced over the blond girl who sang with Constantine, just my opinion!
Dang, do I ever love Haley! That girl is amazing! I could have listened to her the rest of the show!
I was disappointed with Adam, he looked uncomfortable and scared…
I really enjoyed Trent and Jordan too!
Well, that certainly was an improvement over last night, and most of them were pretty good–although apparently most of the duets I heard weren't as good as the ones the judges heard. 😉
(I don't think Chris Daughtry was ever as excited to advance himself as he was when Dalton got put through, that was hysterical! I guess their work session(s) were as cute in real life as what they showed in their clip. :D)
Loved seeing Chris Daughtry. He is the best rock singer ever on idol.
Dalton held his own.
Great night duets much better this week to last.
Olivia and Dalton rule again tonight.
I agree Vonnie. This was a very enjoyable night for me too. 180 degrees from last night. I guess the kids were saving up for the duets.
The grown up Idols did a good job of mentoring the newbies. Speaking of grown up Idols, didn't little Jordin Sparks grow up nice? "Too Love Somebody" is an old favorite and they did a nice job of it.
Tonight was the first time I have liked Mono Boy since his audition. Olivia Rocks bailed herself out tonight for me. I didn't like her very much last night.
Love Haley. I knew she was doing "Can't Help Falling in Love With You" with Post Modern Jukebox but I didn't know she had a single out of it. I will snag that up in a few minutes.
Daughtry and Dalton were a good pairing. Did you hear what Dalton said when Jen complimented his eyes? "I grew them myself." Boy ain't right.
I have to wonder if they are trying to take Triston to Nashville? Kellie's song "Mother's Day" would have been my choice for the two of them but Best Days of Your Life" was decent.
I wish they hadn't waited until the "last season" to utilize the alumni Idols. I was good to see them all again.
Constantine's vocals were pretty impressive tonight. I know he has stared in Rock of Ages for a long time but I haven't seen him since he was on Idol in season four.
Ii was a great evening of entertainment and I can see Fox doing more with former Idols in the future. This is how they will fill the void left by American Idol's sad exit.
However, I think Tristan has a marvellous voice and presence. I just don't get the negative vibes from the judges. So strange. Love Dalton and Olivia as well. Those are my Top 3
It was interesting that last week many of the contestants were stronger in their solo performances and that saved them from a less than stellar duet. This week was just the opposite, with the duets being the stronger performances for most.
It was also interesting to listen to them heap praise on Haley after the beating she took, especially from J-Lo, when she competed.
You may have something their MCL. They may be testing elements to use in building "The New American Idol." If they had been listening to their fans they would have known the past Idols would be a hit
Gene, I will be going in search of Haleys rendition as well…I am hoping that postmodern jukebox and Haley come close enough to my neck of the woods to see her/them!
LOLOLOL…so far we have, cowboy hat, one hit wonders daughter and mono boy! I'm bustin a gut here! 😜😃
I liked mono boy tonight too!
I thought Constantine sounded great as well, he wasn't one of my favorites when he was on the show, he has definitely grown!
Yes! Our little Jordan is all grown up into a beautiful, very talented young lady!
So, I guess next week we vote and it goes down to 10???
Ha…I said the same thing when JLo said Haley was favored to win! They beat that girl to pieces!
Gene W February 19, 2016 at 12:11 am
Vonnie,
iTunes has Haley's version under her name. I'm listening to it now. I had an opportunity about a year ago to go see Post Modern Jukebox but the show was about four and a half hours away in the next state and my wife had other plans for the weekend so I blew it off. I have regretted it since.
Yeah, I hadn't thought about all of the nicknames; pretty funny. Mono boy, AKA Midnight Cowboy. I swear he sounds just like John Voight when he speaks!
Yeah, I was pretty impressed with Jordin's singing and knowledge of her craft as well, after I got through looking at her. I see now why they ran my favorite that year, Melinda Doolittle,in favor of Jordin. Good call there for the much maligned powers that be.
Masterclass Lady February 19, 2016 at 12:32 am
Gene – Fox is airing The Passion Live on March 20th. Chris Daughtry is playing the role of Judas. This after their successful Grease live production a few weeks ago, which was amazing! I told everyone who listened around here that this will be the new vision for Fox to fill the AI void.
hunter February 19, 2016 at 12:34 am
wow, i loved the show. i was especially impressed with how giving/loving a partner kellie pickler was. i loved the energy between dalton and doughtry. i loved cute little lee jean with doughtry. and i loved the song with david cook and the guy…forgot his name, but i loved his voice, but they didn't like the song and didn't keep him. kind of a bluesy guy. disappointed with that. jennifer seems so serious, i guess she is concentrating on judging and making the eliminations. both nights she hasn't seemed herself, but it could be the seriousness of having to do the eliminations. keith is just so into the music. i love his expressions.
bradybunch4u February 19, 2016 at 8:19 am
I keep thinking about how fantastic last night was. Oh if Idol had listened to us years ago and used successful idol contestants and winners to mentor and duet with current contestants.
Hopefully they are trying out a new format because I can't imagine not having Idol on my TV.
Seeing all of these successful former idols is why I will always feel American Idol blows the doors off the Voice. Idol produces stars. The Voice not one.
Gene, I think Dalton uses sarcasm to cover embarrassment. He obviously gets flustered when gushed upon by JLo.
Hopefully the final 3 are Dalton, Olivia and MacKenzie. These three for me are emerging as the cream of this crop.
rereader February 19, 2016 at 8:45 am
Gene, I agree with bradybunch4u about Dalton's comment. (I thought it was pretty funny, actually. I mean, what do you say when someone keeps gushing over your looks on national TV? "Lady, I had nothing to do with it"?)
Yes. I'm looking forward to seeing The Passion. It would be nice to see productions like it and Grease on a regular basis. I wonder if they can make the numbers work out though. I hope so.
Regarding Dalton's comment: I was only saying it was hilarious in a very unusual way, not that it was sarcastic or anything derogatory. It was very clever, original (as far as I know) and did serve to repel J-Lo, although I'm not sure why you would want to. I think he may have been dropped on his head as a child, you know, like Vonnie.
Kelli has a little day in the life reality show produced by Ryan Seacrest that is called "I Love Kelli Pickler" quite likely because everybody loves Kellie; you can't help it. She is really like what you saw last night. Many people believed that she was "acting" like a dumb blonde when she was on Idol but she wasn't acting. At that point in her life she could correctly be called ignorant, but not dumb. She actually seems to be very smart. She came from a very dysfunctional family, her Mom abandoned her, her Dad was in prison because of drug issues and her Grandfather raised her in a modest mobile home. As soon as she realized a degree of success, she bought her grandfather a new house in Nashville. She reached out to her father to reconcile with him as well.
Watching these "grown up" Idols the last few weeks has given me a sense of pride as if they are our kids. Every time we support them on line or by going to a concert or other performance or buy their music or swag, we are an integral part of their success. I Idol has done a better job of creating that bond with their contestants than the other shows, and that is a large part of why their artist have been more successful.
There has been one odd exception that comes to mind. The off season fill in show for NBC's The Voice known as "The Sing-Off," a show case for a capella singing groups has launched the career of one highly successful group, Pentatonics. If I
recall correctly they won the first or maybe second season of this show. It was a simple show with one set that could have been made by a high school drama department, all of the contestants were serious, no clowns, the judges were knowledgeable mid level performers with an ability to offer constructive criticism and communicate with both the contestants and the audience in an entertaining way, yet not steal the spotlight from the contestants. In other words, It was a singing competition, nothing more, and it worked so we know it can be done.
Idol Girl February 19, 2016 at 11:17 am
Thoroughly enjoyed tonight's show. The mentors were all pretty terrific. David, Chris and Jordin are in my personal pantheon so I was thrilled to hear their voices on the stage again.
The machine-gun pace of this season and having no voting privileges means I don't have strong favorites yet. I need some more performance rounds to see what these kids are made of.
" I need some more performance rounds to see what these kids are made of."
Me too. I'm just beginning to get a feel for what this group has to offer.
Vonnie February 19, 2016 at 1:18 pm
Bwahahahah!!! You do realize that I will up in front of my tv inspecting that poor child's head now, don't ya???
We in the "flat spot club" has a heightened ability to bob and weave, and take the spotlight off of whatever makes us uncomfortable!!! Honestly, I could have sworn I heard a coughed out "Cougar" as he was leaving the stage! 😦 LOLOLOL
Gene W February 19, 2016 at 1:24 pm
And that's why I love you so. Ha ha ha ha ha ha…
Hack, hack, Couuuuuger, hack excuses me ma'am. Ha ha ha
LOLOLOLOL…JLo is turning into Paula!!!!!! :-0
Jeepies! Turn my has into have…I've fallen on my head too many times!!!
bradybunch4u February 19, 2016 at 2:34 pm
Gene and Vonnie, I think Jlo wants to examine more than Daltons head.
He is trying to play it off. If he did cough cougar oh my now that would be funny.
bradybunch4u,
It's fun to imagine that he did anyway…
Put your helmet on. Protect that head from further damage.
Gene and bradybunch4u,
LOL…there will forever be a thought bubble over Daltons head, with that catchy phrase etched in it; I will erupt in laughter and my husband will think I need the little white dinner jacket that straps in the back much sooner than he is anticipating!
Sadly, the damage is beyond a helmet; it is permanent, irreversible, madness!
Thought bubble ha ha ha ha ha
and after all the money spent on the custom flat top helmet… tighten those straps Daddy, she's scaring me.
Lol, Gene! I think I skeer the hubby too! 😳😜😃
MCL…What will you do with MasterClass Lady when idol ends? Will you continue?
Suddenly it feels like the end of May in our Senior year!
I nominate Gene for "Valedictorian"! Speech, Speech! 👋🎓
Masterclass Lady February 20, 2016 at 4:26 pm
Vonnie – the blog will remain because I love the interaction with here. It is positive and informative. And, there are other shows which I love like AGT, MasterChef, The Voice, etc plus I like to promote really great artists. Also, I think Fox is evolving and using the AI legacy to produce LIVE shows like Grease and The Passion.
Thanks for all your support over the years. Do you have any ideas or suggestions re future articles on MCL?
You have provided a great service to the contestants of these shows over the years as well as all of us that like to hang out with you here and learn from your expertise and the opinions of our fellow posters. It's a fun place to visit and talk with friends about the thing that we all enjoy on different levels; music. I'm glad to hear that you are planning to go forward after Idol and wanted to THANK YOU for all of the hard work you have put into this site and the fellowship it provides.
How about an "Idol News and Sightings" or "Idol Ramblings" thread. It would be a permanent thread where you or your readers could report that their favorite Idol has released a new album, or has announced a concert tour or they saw them on TV or in a local club or at the grocery store. I would include Voice competitors as well.
Another might be a more general music industry thread to include concerts that you have seen recently or a show you saw on TV or is upcoming on TV, but not limited to Idol or Voice contestants.
MCL…That makes me very happy!!! 🙂
Don't know if this will do what I want it to…but here is Adam Lasher's performance that we did not get to see!
http://www.youtubemusiclyrics.com/?id=tDuOBcP923c
Gene – thank you so much. I truly value each and every one of you. And – your ideas are terrific. I love all of them.
I will definitely keep American Idol alive and kicking with a thread addressing current musical activities for all the Idols. This is wonderful and I can update it on a weekly basis.
Also, Gene, I hope to add more articles regarding non-Idol artists,, especially artists I have seen in concert. Thank you. 😍
rereader February 21, 2016 at 1:04 pm
SO happy you'll keep on keeping on, MCL! 🙂
Sounds great MCL. Looking for ward to what else you come up with.
Vonnie February 23, 2016 at 9:36 am
I think it would be pretty cool to have an idol all star competition, have all top ten from each season come back and let the idol winners be the judges!
It would make a good show, but the competition would be lopsided. Some of the competitors have huge fan bases, so in truest Idol tradition, it would become a popularity contest.
On the other hand, the girls would have a chance to win.
Also, would Alison Iraheta have to sing back up and compete?
What if, the idol judges advanced the contestants…there would be Fifteen nights, with 9 contestants on each night, at the end of the night, the judges choose one to advance, then the finale show would have the top fifteen…Then America would get to vote! Allison would have to give up her gig for this season! 😃
Sounds like you have a plan.Bring it on!
You have to keep in mind that the taped shows where they are doing activities without an audience are much cheaper to produce and likely where they make all of their money for the season so you need to add some "tape time" into the format.
I've really enjoined seeing the grown up Idols the last two weeks and am looking forward to seeing Kelly Clarkson this week.
Poor Allison would have to give up her day (or night?) job but I guess she could keep her band., She really enjoys working with Billy Minor and is very complementary of his whole organization.
Gene,
Yeah! My plan has a lot of flat spots in it! I guess with the elimination of the pre-taped drama, it just turns into an old fashioned singing competition! 😞
Gosh, though, how great would it be to see the grown up/seasoned versions of these guys! So maybe instead of a competition, next season they could do "Life After Idol" and each week showcase a season (with…wait for it…pre-taped time goop). A then and now kind of thing! No judges only Ryan and the band with your girl Allison! 😃💕