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Q: Jordan carnonical form of a clinodiagonal matrix Let $A$ be a $n\times n$ matrix in the following form
\begin{pmatrix}
&&&a_1\\
&&\cdot&\\
&\cdot&&\\
a_n&&&
\end{pmatrix}
How can we find it Jordan carnonical form? It seems that $n=2$ is easy to calculate. For general $n$, it seems difficult.

A: By an appropriate row/column permutation, your matrix is similar to a block diagonal matrix:
$$ \begin{pmatrix}
0 & a_n \\
a_1 & 0 \\
&& 0 & a_{n-1} \\
&& a_2 & 0 \\
&&&& \ddots \end{pmatrix} $$
From there you can easily Jordanize each block separately.

A: @Henning Makholm
A complement, that I give as an answer because it takes some room.
Let us take the case where $n$ is even and all $a_k >0$ in order not to have to consider special cases (though not especialy difficult).
It is remarkable that this kind of matrices have very simple eigenvalues, and eigenvectors as well.
The eigenvalues are immediately computed using the block decomposition of the similar matrix you have given
$$\sqrt{a_1a_{n}}, \ -\sqrt{a_1a_{n}}, \ \sqrt{a_2a_{n-1}}, \ -\sqrt{a_2a_{n-1}} , \cdots .$$
In a surprising way, "the" associated eigenvectors are as well simple:
$$\begin{pmatrix}\sqrt{a_1}\\0\\0\\\cdots\\0\\0\\\sqrt{a_n}\end{pmatrix}
\begin{pmatrix}\sqrt{a_1}\\0\\0\\\cdots\\0\\0\\-\sqrt{a_n}\end{pmatrix}
\begin{pmatrix}0\\\sqrt{a_2}\\0\\\cdots\\0\\\sqrt{a_{n-1}}\\0\end{pmatrix}
\begin{pmatrix}0\\\sqrt{a_2}\\0\\\cdots\\0\\-\sqrt{a_{n-1}}\\0\end{pmatrix}
etc.$$
making a change of base matrix $P$ very simple.

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Zenith Minerals augments management team to advance exploration at priority precious and base metals projects
Zenith Minerals non-executive chairman Peter Bird will move to executive chairman status.
Perth-based exploration company Zenith Minerals (ASX: ZNC) has announced a change to its management line-up to more effectively address increased activity levels relating to its core exploration projects and associated drilling schedules.
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By Bryony McCabe
The power of non-destructive testing for sailing yacht rigs
Can NDT unequivocally affirm a rig's condition or any problems that lie therein?
Insurers are increasingly worried about the growing size of carbon masts and uphold that a number of major failures of both masts and rigging that have occurred in recent years could have been prevented with an independent inspection regime involving non-destructive testing (NDT) prior to delivery and in service.
NDT is defined as the process of inspecting composite materials without causing damage: a component may look perfectly built and in pristine condition, but flaws may exist within the structure that are not visible to the human eye. NDT, therefore, allows a look beneath the surface in order to discover if any defects are present.
By far the most commonly used NDT for composite structures is ultrasonic testing, and this is the technique of choice for monolithic carbon masts. "Ultrasound enables us to measure the thickness of the mast wall and, through comparison to the design and interpretation of the signal changes, we can identify voids, porosity and inclusions in the laminate," explains Giles Waterhouse, NDT specialist at Marine Results. The reason for favouring ultrasound is because it is very sensitive to these types of defects. In fact, it is one of the few methods available for detecting porosity after manufacture.
Due to the complexity and size of sailing yachts, Marko Bakker of A-Plus Rigging believes that NDT is key to detecting and evaluating defects in materials. "Flaws can affect material in different ways and these can be caused by corrosion or fatigue," he explains. "NDT is an important process to guarantee structural integrity, as flaws or cracks can lead to loss of strength or failure in service."
The testing also allows an important collaboration between the surveyor and the designer and manufacturer at the build stage. "The interesting thing about any composite product is that it will inherently have defects in," says Waterhouse. "Even at aerospace level, they expect to find a certain amount of defects, but what is important is controlling the size of them."
Being involved at the build stage allows NDT operators to measure and record the size, location and intensity of the defects. It is then down to the designer to determine whether the detected anomalies are of concern to the structural integrity. Monitoring anomalies over time, through routine inspections, is key to ensuring these do not propagate, thus becoming an increased threat to the condition of the mast.
From an insurer's perspective, NDT methods offer a reliable source of information regarding a rig's condition. If the mast is checked and surveyed by an independent specialist, any anomalies or voids are identified and can be monitored throughout the vessel's lifespan, or repaired immediately if deemed serious enough.
The value of this information for insurers comes down to the fact that there is no class inspection equivalent for composite or carbon mast construction. A few companies have developed inspection training procedures and certification through the British Institute of Non Destructive Testing and the American Society of Non Destructive Testing. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has also issued a guidance note recognising the importance of the examination and inspection of carbon fibre and composite masts and spars on board large yachts, developed in conjunction with Marine Results, Wadson Associates and Wavelength NDT expertise. However, there are no mandatory regulations surrounding the practice.
"A hull that is built to class will be inspected numerous times during the build," explains Paul Miller, director of marine underwriting at Hiscox. "When it comes to rigs, however, RINA and Lloyds both run rig certification schemes which simply check the calculations used and run their own Finite Element Analysis, but do not involve any NDT of the mast and assume that it is built perfectly."
As a result, Hiscox requests sailing yachts undergo NDT in order to establish whether there are any defects present. It can then be determined whether or not these defects are of significance and if they are likely to impact on the structural integrity, if so the defect can be repaired, which will potentially avoid any catastrophes. In many situations the defects identified are deemed to be of no major significance and can be monitored on a regular basis to see if they deteriorate in any way.
In an ideal world, Miller would like to see NDT on all carbon masts. "We are pushing hard for it and others are starting to follow our lead," he advises. "Owners wait a long time for their yachts to be built and do not want to lose the use of their yacht for six months or more whilst a new mast is built. In our view it should be part of the construction contract and the lawyers have a part to play here."
For a new build, Andreas Winistoerfer, CEO of Carbo-Link, recommends that a baseline analysis is a good place to start. The build stage NDT reports can then act as a baseline inspection for any future reports to be compared to, which allows any existing defects to be monitored accordingly and any new defects to be easily identified. From here it is advisable to test terminations and high-stress areas of both the rig and rigging after every mast pull, and certainly when concern arises from lightning strikes, crash gybes or heavy impacts.
But Winistoerfer also cautions that the information produced must be processed carefully. "Being able to identify defects within solid structural components is a powerful tool," he explains. "However, the true potential of NDT testing can only be realised when the results are presented in a clear, concise and understandable manner. When big decisions come down to the NDT results, correct interpretation of results needs to be ensured."
In light of this, it is vital to have a baseline inspection for comparison: a NDT inspection post impact or lightning strike is very insightful, but a far more powerful analysis tool if a build or first stepping analysis is available.
Non-destructive testing is occurring on a wider scale as project managers and captains are more aware of the benefits of it, insurers are requesting it and manufacturers are using it to improve on product development. With the evolution in NDT technology and training, the positive is that composite materials are very easy to repair with a detailed inspection, so having NDT factored in regularly could be the difference between a few months of repair or building a new mast altogether. The negative, however, is that with no standardisation yet to come from the classification societies, the industry is left wide open to a wide range of standards at the hands of the NDT operators.
This is an extract from an article in issue 174 of The Superyacht Report.
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Will and Grace (NBC) #5: "This isn't me but I'm happy for my friends."
Will & Grace is a hilarious series about two best friends. The twist is that Will is gay Grace is a straight interior designer. More than friends, but less than lovers, the two share a special bond and their personalities easily balance one another's. In addition to the stable Will and Grace, the show features Will's flamboyantly gay friend, Jack and Grace's sarcastic, spoiled, and boozy assistant, Karen. Will & Grace is the only series of such length (8 years) to have all of its episodes directed by the same director, in this case the talented James Burrows. Will & Grace is also one of the three series in which all of the main cast memebers won Emmy awards, with the other two shows being The Golden Girls, and All in the Family. Throughout its 8-year run, Will & Grace has been nominated for 83 Emmys, 24 Golden Globes, 14 SAG Awards and six People's Choice Awards. Among its 12 Emmy wins, the show won as Outstanding Comedy Series in 2000. In 2002, 2003, 2005, and 2006, it had more Emmy nominations than any other comedy series.
Can they just show the new season already??
IKR? We still have a long wait ahead for September.
That's so iconic of them do that..
It's hiatus, they've got a lot of time in their hands.
Thanks for that.. I really need to finish the oldest episodes of this show..
I need to re-watch the old eps too because I haven't seen them all when they aired here many years ago. They're still at Amazon or Hulu?
They are still on Hulu and I haven't check on Amazon if they do have it..


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As cold snaps move across the community, a local collaborative effort has launched the Manchester Winter Relief Fund. This special fund will be directed to ensure services and shelter to unhoused individuals in Manchester, New Hampshire.
"Given that shelter beds across the state are near or at capacity, we are tremendously grateful for the collaboration between the City, our non-profit and faith-based partners, as well as the community, to implement additional emergency shelters in Manchester this winter," said Mayor Joyce Craig. "This fund will directly support ongoing short and long-term efforts to meet critical needs in our community."
The Manchester Winter Relief Fund is administered by Granite United Way, with 100% of the proceeds going to programs and services supporting this effort.
"Helping individuals in our community is core to our mission, and we are proud to be among the partners stepping up to address this need," said Patrick Tufts, President and CEO of Granite United Way.
It's easy to donate to the effort:
Text WINTERMHT to 41444 to make a donation.
Visit www.graniteuw.org to make an online donation
Mail checks made payable to Granite United Way, 22 Concord Street, Floor 4, Manchester, NH 03101 with Manchester Winter Relief Fund in the memo.
Partners in the effort include the City of Manchester, Manchester Fire Department, Manchester Police Department, Manchester Health Department, Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, 211 NH, Granite United Way, NH Food Bank, American Medical Response, Aramark, and the Manchester Transit Authority.
The YWCA of New Hampshire is among the partners working to ensure shelter for Manchester's most vulnerable individuals:
"For over 30 years, YWCA NH has operated housing programs in our community for women, providing pathways for them to take that next step in their lives in overcoming the crisis and improving their lives.
We are honored to be able to expand that work with the Women's Shelter at Brook Street, and serve the community we have loved and served for over 100 years. We are asking the community to make an investment in this innovative new project and join us with our amazing partners, Granite United Way, and the City of Manchester in ensuring that we can create a safe and healthy space for all women in our community regardless of their circumstance, help us support the next chapter of their story of recovery and healing from the trauma they are experiencing." Jessica Cantin, CEO, YWCA NH.
For additional information on the Manchester Winter Relief Fund, contact Granite United Way at info@graniteuw.org.


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The interior design of our cells: Database of 200,000 cell images yields new mathematical framework to understand our cellular building blocks
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Working with hundreds of thousands of high-resolution images, the team at the Allen Institute for Cell Science, a division of the Allen Institute, put numbers on the internal organization of human cells — a biological concept that has to date proven exceptionally difficult to quantify.
Through that work, the scientists also captured details about the rich variation in cell shape even among genetically identical cells grown under identical conditions. The team described their work in a paper published in the journal Nature today.
"The way cells are organized tells us something about their behavior and identity," said Susanne Rafelski, Ph.D., Deputy Director of the Allen Institute for Cell Science, who led the study along with Senior Scientist Matheus Viana, Ph.D. "What's been missing from the field, as we all try to understand how cells change in health and disease, is a rigorous way to deal with this kind of organization. We haven't yet tapped into that information."
This study provides a roadmap for biologists to understand organization of different kinds of cells in a measurable, quantitative way, Rafelski said. It also reveals some key organizational principles of the cells the Allen Institute team studies, which are known as human induced pluripotent stem cells.
Understanding how cells organize themselves under healthy conditions — and the full range of variability contained within "normal" — can help scientists better understand what goes wrong in disease. The image dataset, genetically engineered stem cells, and code that went into this study are all publicly available for other scientists in the community to use.
"Part of what makes cell biology seem intractable is the fact that every cell looks different, even when they are the same type of cell. This study from the Allen Institute shows that this same variability that has long plagued the field is, in fact, an opportunity to study the rules by which a cell is put together," said Wallace Marshall, Ph.D., Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics at the University of California, San Francisco, and a member of the Allen Institute for Cell Science's Scientific Advisory Board. "This approach is generalizable to virtually any cell, and I expect that many others will adopt the same methodology."
Computing the pear-ness of our cells
In a body of work launched more than seven years ago, the Allen Institute team first built a collection of stem cells genetically engineered to light up different internal structures under a fluorescent microscope. With cell lines in hand that label 25 individual structures, the scientists then captured high-resolution, 3D images of more than 200,000 different cells.
All this to ask one seemingly straightforward question: How do our cells organize their interiors?
Getting to the answer, it turned out, is really complex. Imagine setting up your office with hundreds of different pieces of furniture, all of which need to be readily accessed, and many of which need to move freely or interact depending on their task. Now imagine your office is a sac of liquid surrounded by a thin membrane, and many of those hundreds of pieces of furniture are even smaller bags of liquid. Talk about an interior design nightmare.
The scientists wanted to know: How do all those tiny cellular structures arrange themselves compared to each other? Is "structure A" always in the same place, or is it random?
The team ran into a challenge comparing the same structure between two different cells. Even though the cells under study were genetically identical and reared in the same laboratory environment, their shapes varied substantially. The scientists realized that it would be impossible to compare the position of structure A in two different cells if one cell was short and blobby and the other was long and pear-shaped. So they put numbers on those stubby blobs and elongated pears.
Using computational analyses, the team developed what they call a "shape space" that objectively describes each stem cell's external shape. That shape space includes eight different dimensions of shape variation, things like height, volume, elongation, and the aptly described "pear-ness" and "bean-ness." The scientists could then compare apples to apples (or beans to beans), looking at organization of cellular structures inside all similarly shaped cells.
"We know that in biology, shape and function are interrelated, and understanding cell shape is important to understand how the cells function," Viana said. "We've come up with a framework that allows us to measure a cell's shape, and the moment you do that you can find cells that are similar shapes, and for those cells you can then look inside and see how everything is arranged."
Strict organization
When they looked at the position of the 25 highlighted structures, comparing those structures in groups of cells with similar shapes, they found that all the cells set up shop in remarkably similar ways. Despite the massive variations in cell shape, their internal organization was strikingly consistent.
If you're looking at how thousands of white-collar workers arrange their furniture in a high-rise office building, it's as if every worker put their desk smack in the middle of their office and their filing cabinet precisely in the far-left corner, no matter the size or shape of the office. Now say you found one office with a filing cabinet thrown on the floor and papers strewn everywhere — that might tell you something about the state of that particular office and its occupant.
The same goes for cells. Finding deviations from the normal state of affairs could give scientists important information about how cells change when they transition from stationary to mobile, are getting ready to divide, or about what goes wrong at the microscopic level in disease. The researchers looked at two variations in their dataset — cells at the edges of colonies of cells, and cells that were undergoing division to create new daughter cells, a process known as mitosis. In these two states, the scientists were able to find changes in internal organization correlating to the cells' different environments or activities.
"This study brings together everything we've been doing at the Allen Institute for Cell Science since the institute was launched," said Ru Gunawardane, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Allen Institute for Cell Science. "We built all of this from scratch, including the metrics to measure and compare different aspects of how cells are organized. What I'm truly excited about is how we and others in the community can now build on this and ask questions about cell biology that we could never ask before."
IMAGE CREDIT: Allen Institute for Cell Science.
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If what is signified is love,the signifier may vary … it can be a "x ".a bunch of flowers,a poem.
Ferdinand de Saussure theorizes that a "sign"[clarification needed] has two parts: signifier and signified. The signifier is the form that the sign will take, whether it be a sound or image and the signified is the meaning that is conveyed.
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This is an interesting article about the difference between literary and popular fiction.I have written a few short stories but always wanted to write a novel.
I love Nicholas Freeling.His novels are written as detective stories but they qualify as literary fiction.I especially like,Dresden Green.
You can get a full list of his novels via the link above.I shall be mulling over the thought of writing this weekend and looking a people walking by as I stroll along.
Why do we women wear such clothes?Why is "feminine" a bad word… like flowered dresses?How can one reconcile feminism with femininity?We don't all want abortions like Simone de Beauvoir.
The other day I wore a dress and my partner said,Auntie E!


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Karen Finley
The American Chestnut
$16 General. $14 Member.
Fri Oct 25, 1996, 8:00 PM
Sat Oct 26, 1996, 8:00 PM
Aladdin Theatre
3017 SE Milwaukie Ave., Portland OR
Note: Performance canceled; see below.
Performance artist Karen Finley opens the Portland Institute for Contemporary Art's (PICA) 1996/97 Performance series with three shows at the Aladdin Theater, May 9 and 10*. In her first Portland appearance, Ms. Finley presents The American Chestnut, her first solo performance piece since 1990, when she and three other artists became embroiled in a controversy over NEA funding. Tickets for Karen Finley are $16 ($14 for PICA members) and are available by calling PICA at 503/242-1419. All shows begin at 8 p.m.
Karen Finley is an artist who uses the mediums of theater, performance, literature, installation, and visual art to aggressively address her subject matter which ranges from the social to the political to the personal. More often than not, she examines the oppressive attitudes directed at the abject (usually female) body. A recent recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship, and a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship, she has also received grants from ArtMatters, Inc. and the New York State Council of the Arts, and was granted an Honorary Doctorate of Arts from the San Francisco Art Institute. In 1990, her piece entitled We Keep Our Victims Ready was singled out by conservative columnists Evans and Novak in an article which eventually led to the denial of her NEA Fellowship, and the "NEA Four" censorship controversy. Widely acclaimed as one of today's most compelling artists, Ms. Finley has received two "Bessie" Awards, has toured extensively in the US and abroad, has exhibited in museums and contemporary art public spaces, has written two books, and has been recorded on several narrative and musical CDs.
In her piece entitled The American Chestnut (which had its world premiere at American Repertory Theater), Finley has crafted a series of multi-media vignettes metaphorically linked to the plight of the American Chestnut tree. Plagued with a disease that will kill the tree before it can mature, the American Chestnut never gives up in trying to overcome its predicament. Finley uses this metaphor to take aim at contemporary American culture's "pursuit of unattainable domesticity." From Betty Crocker to Martha Stewart, Winnie the Pooh and a host of other characters, Finley takes audiences through an emotional tableaux of fables and obstacles that are at once thought-provoking, poignant, and political, the sum of which results in a deafening wake-up call.
Book signing at Powell's on Hawthorne, Tuesday, October 22nd, 7:30 PM, for her book Living It Up
*The original press release does not appear in archival materials, with the oldest preserved one having been edited by Kathy Budas for the rescheduled performance before additional language about the cancellation was added for clarification. While we realize this is confusing, the language here has been preserved to show the closest approximation to what Budas first used to publicize this performance.
Cancellation note from PICA's 1996 newsletter
As you may know, Karen Finley was forced to cancel her October appearance in Portland due to illness. We are trying to reschedule her for May [1997]. Announcements will be sent to everyone informing them of the new date.
$16 General. $14 Member. (All Ages)
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George Washington, Whiskey Tycoon
Rejoice, whiskey drinkers!
By Matt Blitz
Credit: Ryan Kurtz
There are plenty of well-worn legends about George Washington. There's the myth about him chopping down a cherry tree, which was likely made up by his biographer. There's the one about him throwing a silver dollar clear across the Potomac River, even though silver dollars probably didn't exist yet. There's even the doozy about Washington wearing wooden dentures, which is also not true. They were, in fact, hippopotamus ivory, metal and other humans' teeth. However, the legend about him running one of the largest whiskey distilleries in 18th century America? That one is true. "We think he had to have been in the top one, two or three in the nation in terms of gallon production," says Steve Bashore, Mount Vernon's director of historic trades and distiller. "In 1799, (Washington) almost hit 11,000 gallons."
When Washington left the executive mansion for good (there was not yet a White House) in March 1797, he moved back to his Mount Vernon, Virginia home in hopes of living out a relaxing retirement. But his plantation manager (and Scotsman) James Anderson had other plans. He thought Mount Vernon was a perfect spot for a whiskey distillery due to the abundance of fresh water, variety of crops — most importantly rye, the main ingredient in whiskey — and a state-of-the-art gristmill. So, he attempted to convince his wealthy, ex-president boss to set up shop.
At first, Washington was hesitant. He was 65 years old and after years of being America's Founding Father, he was probably ready to take some well-earned naps. Plus, he thought a whiskey distillery would attract riff-raff to his property. But Washington was never one to pass up a good business opportunity and was known to indulge himself on occasion (though, he was more of a fan of Madeira wine and porter beer). So, in late 1797, he gave Anderson the go-ahead to start producing whiskey at Mount Vernon.
Almost immediately, Washington's whiskey was a big-seller. According to Mount Vernon, the nearly 11,000 gallons produced in 1799 yielded a profit of $7,500 (which roughly translates to about $144,000 in present-day money). Unlike most whiskey today, Washington's was not aged at all because they wanted the product to hit the shelves as soon as possible. "It came right out of the still and into a barrel... for transportation. Everything was a white whiskey back then," says Bashore, "They wanted it to get to the stores, the markets and taverns quickly." In addition, the whiskey produced by America's first president wasn't meant for the elite or the wealthy. It was distilled and priced for consumption for the average 18th century American. Says Bashore, "It was a common whiskey for a common man."
Over two centuries later, whiskey is once again pouring out of Mount Vernon's distillery. In 2009, after a long refurbishing and rebuild, the old distillery is back in production. Today, distilling happens every March and November (during the tourist off-season). With Bashore leading a team of 8 or 9 (which is the number of people Washington likely used, though at least 6 of them were slaves), he estimates they produce 1200 gallons, or 4000 to 5000 bottles, of whiskey a year. While they have to deviate a bit due to safety reasons, modern regulations and legalities, Bashore says they do all fermentation and distillation work using 18th-century methods.
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And, yes, bottles of Washington's whiskey are for sale, but whiskey lovers have to make a pilgrimage to Mount Vernon for it. It's only available at the historic home's gift shop and in the distillery with all proceeds going towards Mount Vernon's education mission and the preservation of the distillery.
As for what the whiskey tastes like, this writer's uncomplicated palate noted a spiciness not often found in, say, Jack Daniel's. Bashore confirms this, plus he says there are corn and grain flavors on the back end that are common to 18th-century-style whiskies.
If you decide you want to celebrate President's Day by gulping down our first president's whiskey, you should prepare yourself. Says Bashore, "For some people, unaged whiskey is a little strong."
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What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects made to enrich people's everyday lives. Iittala creates distinctive, multi-functional objects with lasting design that allows for individual use and expression. In the early years of modernism and functionalism, during the 1930s and 40s, pioneers like Alvar Aalto and Kaj Franck led the development of the Iittala brand. Their belief was that objects should always be designed with a thought, essential and above all, available to all. It was their thinking that set the foundation for the Iittala design philosophy ; to push the boundaries and to give people beauty and function. Iittala strives to create icons that will last a lifetime. What started as a glass factory in Iittala, Finland, now celebrates generations of essential objects that are made to enrich people's everyday lives. More than just beautiful objects, Iittala creates timeless designs that will never be thrown away.
The Agnes Hanging Candelabra - 10 Candles features a dynamic and elegant design, highlighted by its branching arms and articulating joints. With its refined presence and poise, Agnes gracefully brings the comforting glow of candlelight to any modern setting.
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I don't believe that all millennials can be painted with the same brush. However, to take one stereotype as an example, I do believe that there are a high number of millennials that expect instant gratification at work. An expectation which isn't intrinsically negative. We may expect to be rewarded and recognised more quickly than our older counterparts, but this is typically as a response to going above and beyond what's expected of us and achieving superior results, rather than as a return for doing ordinary work. I appreciate this can be a challenge for large corporations, with rigid rules around promotions and bonuses, but I would argue that this is a flaw of a system that has failed to evolve as new workers come in, rather than of the employees themselves.
As an entrepreneur, I'm not attracted to jobs that promise generous holiday allowances, private healthcare, or reduced gym fees. I look for the opportunity to earn fast progression, to challenge myself to constantly learn and make a difference to a company and the industry it operates in, and ultimately, to spend every day doing something I'm passionate about.
I won't deny that a healthy work-life balance, and a salary that provides quality of life, are important to me. However, I value career development above both of these. The desire for a long, varied and interesting climb up the career ladder, in roles that would challenge and incentivise me to get out of bed every morning, was a key factor in my ambition to have my own business. If I'm not learning and improving, I get bored!
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I have always been open to new opportunities and taken the leap on the basis of what felt right, which is something I will never regret. However, I do wish I'd taken advantage of the chance to work abroad earlier in my career. Nevertheless, I have enjoyed a lot of variety in roles that provided the perfect training for running my own company, VenueScanner. Working in investment and doing the CFA qualification exams taught me invaluable lessons about businesses and what makes them succeed. I also had excellent training in digital at M&S, and learnt numerous lessons from Rowan Gormley in my role at Majestic Wine.


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Gold Adds Armbrust Brothers to Roster
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Sacramento Gold FC has added forwards Kaleb and Keenan Armbrust to its roster for the 2016 NPSL season.
Keenan Armbrust is well familiar with the Gold's home field at Capital Christian High School, having spent four years playing for the Cougars. He followed those up with four more stellar years at Azusa Pacific University. Armbrust led the team with six goals and was named to the Second Team All-PacWest Conference squad his junior year, to go with the school's conference championship.
Kaleb Armbrust followed his brother two years later -- both to Capital Christian and Azusa Pacific. His freshman year (the school's first year at the NCAA Division II level), the Cougars captured the PacWest Conference title, in no small part due to Armbrust's offense. He scored three goals and tallied five assists, earning PacWest Freshman of the Week honors with a three-point effort against Dominican.
Both Armbrust brothers made their Gold debut in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Sonoma County Sol. Keenan assisted on Sacramento's second goal.
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Fortel-en-Artois és un municipi francès situat al departament del Pas de Calais i a la regió dels Alts de França. L'any 2007 tenia 208 habitants.

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El 2007 la població de fet de Fortel-en-Artois era de 208 persones. Hi havia 71 famílies de les quals 16 eren unipersonals (8 homes vivint sols i 8 dones vivint soles), 17 parelles sense fills i 38 parelles amb fills.

La població ha evolucionat segons el següent gràfic:

Habitants censats

Habitatges
El 2007 hi havia 92 habitatges, 77 eren l'habitatge principal de la família, 12 eren segones residències i 3 estaven desocupats. 90 eren cases i 2 eren apartaments. Dels 77 habitatges principals, 58 estaven ocupats pels seus propietaris, 17 estaven llogats i ocupats pels llogaters i 2 estaven cedits a títol gratuït; 8 tenien tres cambres, 22 en tenien quatre i 46 en tenien cinc o més. 72 habitatges disposaven pel capbaix d'una plaça de pàrquing. A 37 habitatges hi havia un automòbil i a 32 n'hi havia dos o més.

Piràmide de població
La piràmide de població per edats i sexe el 2009 era:

Economia
El 2007 la població en edat de treballar era de 119 persones, 88 eren actives i 31 eren inactives. De les 88 persones actives 80 estaven ocupades (53 homes i 27 dones) i 7 estaven aturades (3 homes i 4 dones). De les 31 persones inactives 2 estaven jubilades, 12 estaven estudiant i 17 estaven classificades com a «altres inactius».

Ingressos
El 2009 a Fortel-en-Artois hi havia 78 unitats fiscals que integraven 238 persones, la mediana anual d'ingressos fiscals per persona era de 12.001 €.

Activitats econòmiques
Dels 4 establiments que hi havia el 2007, 1 era d'una empresa extractiva, 2 d'empreses de comerç i reparació d'automòbils i 1 d'una empresa d'hostatgeria i restauració.

L'any 2000 a Fortel-en-Artois hi havia 8 explotacions agrícoles.

Equipaments sanitaris i escolars
El 2009 hi havia una escola elemental integrada dins d'un grup escolar amb les comunes properes formant una escola dispersa.

Poblacions més properes
El següent diagrama mostra les poblacions més properes.

Referències

 Résumé statistique Fitxa resum de dades estadístiques de Fortel-en-Artois a l'INSEE.
 Évolution et structure de la population Fitxa amb el detall de dades de Fortel-en-Artois a l'INSEE
 France par commune  Dades detallades de tots els municipis de França accessibles a partir del mapa.

Municipis del Pas de Calais


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Wanted: talented residents, and residents who appreciate talent
It will be an entertaining autumn in South Simcoe
1 / 1 Mark Burchill, and guitarist George Phillips preparing for the first Newton Robinson Talent Show. Miriam King/Bradford Today
The Tec-We-Gwill Women's Institute will be hosting another Talent Show at the Newton Robinson Hall (formerly the Tec-We-Gwill WI Hall, in Newton Robinson) on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
And while some acts will be returning from the inaugural Talent Show held back in April, "we've got a whole pile of new acts," said Mark Burchell, who is co-ordinating the event.
Burchell will be listening to hopeful performers at an Open Audition on Oct. 19, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the hall in Newton Robinson, 4380 Line 10 BWG – from a three-person all-girl band, to flamenco dancers and young singer/songwriters from around South Simcoe.
His role? To ensure that the talent performing on the Newton Robinson stage on Nov. 9 is top notch.
For more information, or to book an audition on Oct. 19, contact Mark Burchell at 705-458-8964 or email mark_burchell@sympatico.ca. Musicians, singers, dancers, actors, comedians, magicians, jugglers, poets – if you have talent, and are from South Simcoe, this is an opportunity to take centre stage.
The autumn is packed with upcoming concerts and special events:
The Barrel Boys House Concert. Innisfil Live Music presents The Barrel Boys House Concert, Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. – a 5-piece string band from Toronto, playing classic bluegrass, Americana and original music, blending rich harmonies and instrumentals. The concert will be held at Innisfil Live Music, 2208 Sideroad 25 in Alcona, Innisfil. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25; For information click here.
Farmer Thinking. The Tec-We-Gwill Women's Institute presents author and playwright Dan Needles, in Farmer Thinking, Oct. 22 at 7:30 p.m., at the Newton Robinson Hall in Newton Robinson, 4380 Line 10 BWG. Meet and Greet with Dan Needles to follow. Tickets are only $15 each, $10 for Tec-We-Gwill WI members, and are available from Bonnie, 705-458-4555 or Diana, 705-435-6427, or email tecwegwillwi@gmail.com.
Benefit Concert for the Food Bank. About 30 young students from two local piano schools, including The Piano Music Studio, will perform a benefit concert for the Helping Hand Food Bank, at St. John's Presbyterian Church on Saturday, Oct. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Each student is donating $10 and a bag of non-perishable food; some of the funds will be going to the Ontario Music Teachers' Association to support scholarships. Admission is by donation to the food bank.
A Cappella York Sings Out. A Cappella York Barbershop Chorus, with special guests Shenanigans and Evening Tide, perform at Trinity Anglican Church, 62 Church St. in Bradford, on October 27 at 2 p.m. Refreshments to follow. Tickets are only $20 each; contact Sheryl MacPhail at 905-775-3134.
A Musical Journey with Buddy Holly. The Bond Head Lions present a Musical Journey with Buddy Holly (Ken Blyth and his band) on Sat., October 26 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Bond Head Community Hall. Tickets are $20 for a night of great music. To reserve, call 905-775-5634, 705-458-4511 or 905-775-6144.
Sgt. Wilson's Air Force Show, the vintage sounds of the '40s and '50s. Not a tribute band, but a recreation of the music and times of Glenn Miller, the Andrews Sisters, Doris Day, Frankie Laine and more, Sgt. Wilson's Air Force Show returns to the Danube Seniors Leisure Centre, 715 Simcoe Road, on Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 each, available at the Centre, or call 905-775-0612.
The Travelling Mabels. The final show in the IACHC concert series at the Lakeshore Branch of the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library takes place November 18 – a performance by The Travelling Mabels, a folk/country group from Alberta, voted ACMA Group of the Year in 2011. Tickets $30, on line or at the door. Doors at the Lakeshore Library, 967 Innisfil Beach Rd., open at 7 p.m.


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Comments: Modeling based on traub et al. (1994) and traub et al. (2003c), conductances from traub et al. 2003, model no. 20756, and cunningham et al. 2004. This file: potassium aho (slower) type current for rd traub 2005. Modified by t morse to make slower than the slow suppyrfrb, suppyrrs ahp (line 63). Note the time constant at zero cai is 1 second here and 100ms in the slow ahp. Implemented by m lazarewicz, 2003. Modeling study, with many neurons in the cortex and thalamus. This channel is primarily used in deep pyramidal neurons. The animal model info here is from electrophysiology experiments also in this paper, both in vivo and in vitro.


Sprawling between California and Nevada, Lake Tahoe is a year-round travel destination, but it really comes to life in winter. Visiting Lake Tahoe in winter is a pure delight, especially if you are a winter-sports enthusiast like we are. But if skiing or snowboarding are not your thing, there is still plenty of fun things to do in Lake Tahoe in winter.
One of the best things to do in Lake Tahoe in winter is definitely skiing or snowboarding. Tahoe is one of the two ski meccas in California, the other one being Mammoth Lakes. The area is home to over a dozen ski resorts and some of the best ski slopes that we have ever tried.
The large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada is a true paradise with jaw-dropping vistas and gorgeous groves of pines. After a hard morning on the slopes and some lunch, you can head for the beautiful winter hikes around the lake. And if you are lucky to have fresh snow, the lake shore turns into a true white paradise. But even if you don't find snow around the lake, it's still unbelievably beautiful there.
You may watch the sunset from the lake aboard the M.S. Dixie II and enjoy the spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada's peaks covered in snow. The 2.5-hour scenic cruise is a great way to relax and take some stunning photos. The cruise departs from historic Zephyr Cove and takes you to Emerald bay. Along the way you'll learn about its fascinating history and the legend of the the Hermit on the Emerald Isle.
If you are looking for some fun in town, you may try your luck at gambling in one of the casinos on Lake Tahoe Boulevard, or do some boutique shopping at Heavenly Village. Or how about a cup of hot cider by the fire pit in the Heavenly Plaza, listening to live music? Movies, maybe?
Taking a walk in the woods with snowshoes is a popular and rewarding winter experience at Lake Tahoe. Just a little south of Lake Tahoe, Hope Valley provides a host of scenic views and a variety of terrain to explore. Or you can try the Bayview Trail, near the eastern side of Emerald Bay which offers stunning views of Lake Tahoe and Emerald Bay. The trail is a little steep and not for beginners.
If you spent your day in the cold clean air of Lake Tahoe, you'll surely be hungry like a wolf in the evening. Lake Tahoe is home to a great deal of good restaurants and eateries, ranging from inexpensive cafés atop the mountain to very fancy restaurants with fine dining and lake views. There is a place for every budget and a food for every taste bud. Lake Tahoe is a great winter destination with 249 sunny days a year.
Wow! Beautiful! I'm not much of a winter person, but after seeing this, I wouldn't mind spending a few snowy days at Lake Tahoe.
It has been way too long since we've visited Lake Tahoe. The beautiful scenery and all these activities make me want to visit soon. Your photos are such great travel inspiration.
I've only visited Lake Tahoe in spring but it was a really memorable place - stunning forests surrounding the lake, great hiking and picture perfect scenery. It looks even more magical in the winter and I would love to explore the forests or get my skis on! Didn't realise how much of a winter wonderland it becomes!
A cruise sounds like a great way to see Lake Tahoe in Winter and to keep warm at the same time!
Thanks for the great tips! You're making me miss the snow!
I've never been there at Lake Tahoe but I definitely would like to explore this place in this winter.
Oh I have so many memories here as a child! It's been quite a while though since I've been! I used to go to Camp Sac for the summer as a kid and we would often have a free day to go where we wanted and my family always spent it at Lake Tahoe!
Oh, the smell of fresh snow in the country and the crispness of the winter air. I love it. So invigorating. I'd go for a day of cross-country skiing or snow shoeing among the pines. Followed by a rest around the firepit and good conversations with friends or meeting new people. What a great way to get outdoors and spend the weekend.
I enjoy Lake Tahoe and skied the slopes which is fun! You have mentioned some great things to do and places to visit. Sitting by the fire at the Heavenly Plaza drinking hot chocolate in winter sounds so amazing. Great photos and thanks for sharing!
I visitied Lake Tahoe in summer and love it. Looks so different in winter. Hard to believe it's the same place!
I, on the other hand, never visited Lake Tahoe in summer. I'm sure it looks very different.
Beautiful pictures! I have been to Tahoe but not in the winter. It really is a beautiful place regardless of the season.
I've never visited Lake Tahoe and I will move it to my winter bucket list as I love snowboarding ;) Thanks for great photos.
Heavenly Plaza looks divine with all the snow beyond the plaza wall and the warm fire pit. This couple look like they had the place to themselves.
Wow, it looks amazing in the snow. And that food, YUM!
Lake Tahoe used to be my summer home. Winter was good too (although quite cold). One of my favourite restaurants was the Chart House on Kingsbury Grade (Stateline). I imagine the Dixie cruise would be great on a clear day in the winter.
We eat at Chart House last year, Rhonda. It's a good chain restaurant. We have in in Malibu as well.
As you may know, I visited Tahoe for the first time last year. I was during the fall so there was little to none snow on the area. I am surprised at how different everything looks covered in snow. It is like a different place. Not sure if you have visited during summer or fall but do you think is less crowded during winter?
I've never been in Lake Tahoe in summer. However, considering that summer allows for a wider range of activities, I'm sure it's more crowded.
Such a beautiful place - and I've not been in winter but it looks like a magical winter wonderland in your photos. I hope to ski there someday!


This past week I took a trip to Vegas with my lil bro and protege Tim to check out the Magic, Agenda, Capsule, and Liberty Fairs Trade shows. Unfortunately the camera was out of commission not too long after we actually landed so my footage is literally the first two hours we landed in Vegas. Still managed to shoot some type of footage.


Put your All Nighter on pause, everyone.
After returning from her relationship-saving vacation with Travis Scott, Kylie Jenner announced a new product.
Kylie Cosmetics will be launching setting sprays on Friday, April 12.
Remember when Kylie Jenner first launched her famous Lip Kits and the main compliment/complaint (which is it really?) was they. do. not. come. off. Well, the makeup mogul is about to do the same thing for your entire face, thanks to her brand new setting sprays.
Today, Kylie announced that she'll be expanding her billion-dollar Kylie Cosmetics empire with these gorgeous little millennial pink bottles.
ready, set, go  my brand new SETTING SPRAY launches Friday 4/12 on KylieCosmetics.com!
Per usual, she made the big reveal on her Stories and dished that the matte setting formula is "bomb."
"Alright guys, I am so excited to announce my first setting spray. It is a mattifying setting spray, it launches next week," Kylie explained. "I can't wait."
"Pink on pink on pink. I love how it turned out. I love having this on my makeup counter. It is bomb."
Want to add this pretty baby to your vanity? It launches Friday, April 12 at 6 pm ET on the Kylie Cosmetics website.
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Mangelia elegantissima is an extinct species of sea snail, a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Mangeliidae.

Not to be confounded with Mangelia elegantissima (Melvill & Standen, 1903), originally described as Cythara elegantissima and now a synonym of Paraclathurella gracilenta (Reeve, 1843)

Description

Distribution
This extinct marine species was found in Miocene strata of Myanmar

References

External links
 Worldwide Mollusc Species Data Base: Mangelia elegantissima

elegantissima
Gastropods described in 1921


Southwest Airlines is trying to minimize its legal exposure by preemptively paying off passengers aboard the ill-fated Flight 1380.
Earlier this week, that Boeing 737-700 flight from New York to Dallas was forced to make an emergency landing in Philadelphia after an engine broke apart. Tragically, a woman onboard was killed when the debris broke through the glass and sucked her out of the plane. Although passengers successfully pulled her back into the aircraft, she was already dead: the plane was flying 550mph and the blunt impact trauma killed her.
Although additional physical injuries were limited, the emotional toll of such an incident is likely to linger for years for the other passengers onboard.
On behalf of the entire Southwest Airlines Family, please accept our sincere apologies for the circumstances surrounding Flight 1380 on Tuesday morning.
While the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) continues its investigation as to the circumstances surrounding the accident, our primary focus and commitment is to assist you in every way possible.
We value you as out Customer and hope you will allows us another opportunity to restore your confidence in Southwest as the airline you can count on for your travel needs. In this spirit, we are sending you a check in the amount of $5,000 to cover any of your immediate financial needs. As a tangible gesture of our heartfelt sincerity, we are also sending you a $1,000 travel voucher (in a separate e-mail), which can be used for future travel.
Again, please accept our heartfelt apologies.
The accident is Southwest's first ever passenger death. It is also the first death aboard a U.S. commercial airline since the Colgan Air crash in 2009.
And yet that does not downplay the fact that one soul, Jennifer Riordan, will not return to her family in Albuquerque.
I'd say the Southwest Flight 1380 compensation of $5,000 is a nice gesture, but probably just the start.
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I wonder if they had to sign something. Hopefully accepting the money doesn't stop the passengers' right to sue.
The cynic in me wonders if the heroic captain saved her company a bundle with her compassionate response.
As an aside, WN recently settled a case I was preparing against them dating back to 2015. Coincidence?
If you ever find yourself in a situation like this, do NOT sign anything until speaking with an attorney. You could be forfeiting your rights by signing a document or even cashing the check.


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Boris Johnson accused of wrecking pubs and restaurants with new Covid rules
Industry leaders warn that nightclubs and bars will suffer the most from the new restrictions announced by the Prime Minister
By Louis Ashworth and James Warrington 8 December 2021 • 7:59pm
Boris Johnson on a visit to The Mount pub in Wolverhampton earlier this year
Boris Johnson has been accused of wrecking the hospitality industry "to save his own skin" after announcing new Covid restrictions that threaten to wipe £8bn off its sales at the height of the festive season.
Industry leaders warned that the Prime Minister's new "Plan B" rules designed to stop the spread of the omicron variant will knock 40pc off their revenues during the most crucial time of year for pubs, bars and restaurants.
Industry chiefs accused the Prime Minister of introducing the new rules, which include work from home guidance, vaccine passports at large venues and masks indoors, to distract from a scandal over an alleged party at Downing Street that broke lockdown rules a year ago.
Michael Kill, chief executive of the Night Time Industries Association, said "[you] have to question the timing and rationale" of the announcement.
He added: "Is this sound evidence-based public policy making or is this an attempt to move the news agenda on from a damaging story about the Downing Street Christmas party?
"Nightclubs and bars must not be thrown under the bus for the Prime Minister to save his own skin."
The new restrictions hit share prices across the leisure industry. Wetherspoon fell 1.7pc, while Cineworld dropped 2.6pc and The Restaurant Group, owner of Wagamama, closed down 2.4pc.
Transport companies also suffered amid fears of a sharp fall in commuting, with National Express down 2.5pc and Firstgroup falling 3.8pc.
Meanwhile the pound slumped to its lowest level against the dollar in a year as the threat of new Covid restrictions further dashed expectations that the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee will lift interest rates this month.
Sterling dropped below $1.3190, its lowest level since December 2020, before recovering later in the day. Analysts at Goldman Sachs now expect an interest rate rise no sooner than February.
Kate Nicholls, chief executive of the trade body UK Hospitality, warned the "double-whammy" of new documentation and work from home guidance could hit revenues at pubs and restaurants by up to 40pc over Christmas.
She said the hospitality industry usually makes around a quarter of its £100bn annual revenues in December alone. Activity has already shown signs of a slowdown in the past week over fears of omicron: "The move to Plan B will cut the recovery in town centres dead in its tracks."
Jace Tyrell, chief executive of the New West End Company business partnership, said renewed restrictions would be a hammer blow for retail and leisure companies, while Mike Cherry of the Federation of Small Businesses warned that cash-strapped companies "simply don't have the capacity to be enforcement officers for Plan B".
Matthew Fell at the CBI said the new restrictions were a big setback for businesses, particularly in hospitality and retail: "While Covid certification can support public health, careful implementation and enforcement will be required to assist businesses affected."
A Treasury spokesman said: "We're taking the action set out in our Winter Plan and are acting early to help control the virus's spread - while avoiding unduly damaging economic and social restrictions. Our £400bn Covid support package will continue to help businesses into spring next year and we will continue to respond proportionately to the changing path of the virus, as we have done since the start of the pandemic."
Boris Johnson,
Leisure and hospitality industry,


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The Werner Herzog movie of Antarctica has been announced. I like the tag line: "Off the map, things get strange. Werner was quite a guy. His life story was quite humbling for me. We had a personal screening (and world premiere) of his movie "Rescue Dawn" when we were on the ice.
He was filming when I was on the ice. We had a lot of fun with his right hand man Peter. I think he was from the Eastern Block and lived now in Belgium. There is a possibility there is a shot of me in the film. I am not featured though for sure. It will be interesting to see it. The folks I worked with and the scenery of Antarctica comes back pretty easy. I looked at one of his pictures on the web site and I could feel the dry-cold and hear the loud crunching of the ice/snow beneath my feet over the ever present and pervasive silence.


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