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HomeNewly Discovered Tunnel May Once Have Carried Dead Sea Scrolls
Newly Discovered Tunnel May Once Have Carried Dead Sea Scrolls
Norman GolbOctober 24, 2007
Accounts released last month of a newly discovered Jerusalem tunnel state that the passage was the very one used by those fleeing Jerusalem during the siege of 70 C.E., as described by Josephus. However, Josephus identifies not one tunnel but an elaborate network of them. That said, this most recent discovery, and others like it, have served to support Josephus's underlying version of events.
Reports have described the discovery, by a team led by Ronny Reich and Eli Shukron, of an "escape hatch" or "drainage tunnel" under the main street of ancient Jerusalem. The archaeologists featured in the report are to be congratulated for their underground discovery, as are those news writers responsible for calling it to the public's attention.
A September 9 Associated Press report, upon which most subsequent news accounts have been based, specifies that, two weeks earlier, archaeologists discovered the tunnel while searching for the city's main road. Shukron is quoted as saying that workmen engaged in the search "happened upon a small drainage channel that led to the discovery of the massive tunnel." The same report states that "the walls of the tunnel … reach a height of 10 feet in some places," and a photograph of the site would appear to confirm that, while not necessarily 10 feet high throughout, it was high enough to accommodate many people in an upright position.
According to the large group of stories based on the AP report, "Archaeologists think the tunnel leads to the Kidron River, which empties into the Dead Sea."
The Nahal (or Wadi) Qidron does indeed lead eastward to the sea, but about halfway toward that body of water it bifurcates, the one main branch, under the same name, continuing east-southeast to the sea — while the other bends slightly northward and, bearing the name of Nahal (or Wadi) Qumran, leads to Khirbet Qumran and was the main source feeding the large water-reservoirs that distinguish this site. The report of the Israel Antiquities Authority, focusing on the items found in the tunnel, states: "pottery shards … and coins from the end of the Second Temple period, prior to the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans in … 70 C.E., were discovered in the channel."
The archaeologists are quoted, in the same group of reports and others, as saying: "According to Josephus, the historian who recorded the siege, occupation and destruction of Jerusalem, people found refuge in the drain until they managed to escape through the city's southern gate." Further clarifying this interpretation, Reich is described as estimating that the tunnel stretched northward "from the Shiloah [Siloam] Pool at Jerusalem's southern end to … the Temple Mount." Most of the reports have an additional observation, by Shukron, to the effect that the tunnel "was a place where people hid and fled from burning, destroyed Jerusalem."
While no statement in Josephus's "The Jewish War" describes a specific tunnel or refuge, leading to the Siloam pool, by which refugees were able to flee Jerusalem at the time of the Roman siege of 70 C.E., Josephus does indeed refer several times in his "Jewish War" to underground passages used by them for this purpose.
Putting the various statements of the archaeologists and of Josephus together, we have the following picture:
The archaeologists have discovered a Jerusalem tunnel that could accommodate many individuals and which led, at the least, from the Temple Mount to the Siloam Pool situated in the southern extremity of the ancient city. The pool, in turn, led directly to the Nahal Qidron, which, as the news reports indicate, led eastward down to the Dead Sea.
While no description in Josephus's "Jewish War" actually makes mention of a particular locus, he does indeed state that various inhabitants of Jerusalem hid in the city's underground passages (plural), and at one point he describes an important group of rebels whom he calls "the tyrants" as having secured temporary refuge in "the ravine below Siloam," by which he undoubtedly means the opening gorges of the Nahal Qidron. It is thus a fair inference or assumption on the part of the archaeologists that the tunnel they uncovered was one of those used by Jerusalem's inhabitants to hide and flee from the Romans. However, if we follow Josephus, not only one but several escape routes could be and were used by the refugees. No available indications appear to confirm the archaeologists' suggestion that the drain-tunnel discovered by them is a particular one uniquely referred to by Josephus.
Tunnels of this type, moreover, were discovered by explorers of Jerusalem's past in the 19th-century; see particularly the accounts given by Charles Warren in his 1876 "Underground Jerusalem" and the four illustrations reproduced in reduced form below:
Warren's findings, together with the discovery of Reich and Shukron described in the recent news reports, fully support Josephus's statements relating to the tunnels beneath Jerusalem and the use to which they were put during the Roman siege of 70 A.D. These underground passages enabled many inhabitants of Jerusalem to exit the city and flee both south to Masada and, via Nahal Qidron and other wadis heading from Jerusalem eastward toward the Dead Sea, to the Machaerus fort lying just east of that sea, which was actually closer to Jerusalem than was Masada. (Josephus describes the large number of refugees who gathered at Machaerus.)
The circumstances as now known leave little doubt that, quite likely beginning even before the siege had begun, groups engaged in hiding the Temple treasures, the books and other items listed in the Copper Scroll — as well as those ancient writings of the Palestinian Jews known as the Dead Sea Scrolls, which were found centuries later in caves near the wadis leading out of Jerusalem.
Norman Golb is the Ludwig Rosenberger Professor of Jewish History and Civilization at the University of Chicago and the author of "Who Wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls?" (Simon & Schuster, 1995).
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Q: How to create a column that records how many times a person_id occur? I want to create a column called visit_occurrance that sums the number of times each person_id reappears in the dataset. For example,
> dput(df)
structure(list(Person_ID = c(123L, 123L, 110L, 145L, 345L, 345L,
345L, 345L, 300L, 234L, 234L, 111L, 110L)), class = "data.frame", row.names = c(NA,
-13L))

Desired output:
> dput(df)
structure(list(Person_ID = c(123L, 123L, 110L, 145L, 345L, 345L,
345L, 345L, 300L, 234L, 234L, 111L, 110L), Visit_occurrance = c(1L,
2L, 1L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L, 1L, 1L, 2L, 1L, 2L)), class = "data.frame", row.names = c(NA,
-13L))

A: library(dplyr)
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df %>%
  group_by(Person_ID) %>%
  mutate(Visit_occurrance = row_number())

   Person_ID Visit_occurrance
       <int>            <int>
 1       123                1
 2       123                2
 3       110                1
 4       145                1
 5       345                1
 6       345                2
 7       345                3
 8       345                4
 9       300                1
10       234                1
11       234                2
12       111                1
13       110                2

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Although WordPress sent me the notification in March I consider May to be my WordPress anniversary month because it was on May 1 2013 that I wrote my first blog post on Dolls, Dolls, Dolls. Two years later I'm still here. I am quite proud of that because in the beginning I was not sure if I could keep up doing regular posts.
Admittedly I haven't posted here that much over the past few months but that has been due to family circumstances. I haven't lost interest in blogging and I still love finding new dolls and writing about the ones I already have. I have enjoyed visiting the blogs of fellow doll collectors too even though sometimes it takes me a while to find time to read them.
It is a lot of fun to share my finds, my attempts at knitting clothes for my dolls and my opinions on my blog and I certainly intend to keep on doing it. In the next week I hope to show you some new things I've knitted and a couple of paper dolls I found in a Bunty Annual from the Salvation Army Shop in Hobart.
I also hope to get back to my series on Fashion Fever closets. A lot of my Barbie dolls and outfits are stored at my sister's house and I haven't seen them since last October. I miss them and I miss sharing them with all of you. I think I am going to see if I can arrange to bring them home so I can pick up where I left off as it doesn't look like I'll be able to spend the weekend with my sister for some time yet.
So in concluding this short post I would like to say that I appreciate the likes and comments that you all leave for me and that I will try to post a bit more often in the future. Fashion Doll Friday will continue until I run out of fashion dolls to show you. I still have plenty more but I need to re-photograph quite a few of them and others are packed in a trunk which means I need to move some stuff to get to them. I have plans for more knitting projects and one of these days might even get around to sewing for some of the larger dolls.
To finish up here are a few pictures I've posted over the past two years in case you missed them the first time.
African American Candi by Hamilton Design Systerms wearing a hand knitted dress.
Knitted bikinis in different weights of cotton.
Mom has been busy baking today and the Pepper's and their friends have come in from school hungry.
Theresa in a vintage dress.
Tressy (my childhood doll) at the party.
I love this outfit which was made by Lyn Scantlebury and given to me as part of my birthday present from my sister.
Sophia has a cloth body.
Dressed in her new clothes.
Sarah wearing the City Shopper outfit.
Toddler doll with rooted hair.
Here is Christine with a Raggedy Ann doll on her chair in the Doll Room.
The little doll Hubby found in an elevator.
Happy wordpress anniversary. I especially enjoy your fashion Friday posts. Your dolls are a welcome change of pace that lighten my heart. Thank you.
Thanks Alice. I get a lot of pleasure from my dolls and it is nice to share.


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A school district is a special-purpose district that runs local public primary and secondary schools in various nations.
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In the U.S, public schools belong to school districts. They are governed by school boards.
School districts in the Midwest and West often cross city borders. School districts in New England and the Mid-Atlantic regions tend to stay inside of city, township, and/or county boundaries.[1]
↑ "School Districts" (Archive) U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on June 20, 2015.
More readingEdit
Yan, Wenfan (Indiana University of Pennsylvania). "A Comparison of Rural School Districts" (Archive). The Center for Rural Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania General Assembly. September 2006.
"How Small Is Too Small? An Analysis of School District Consolidation" (Archive). Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) (Fiscal and policy advisor of the California Legislature). May 2, 2011.
More websitesEdit
2002 Census of Governments
U.S. School Districts Online
Retrieved from "https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=School_district&oldid=6668057"
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A total of 10 Portrait of a Family paintings were created. All the work on this page was made in 2001-2006.
Family Sittings refers to historical painted family portraits. The figures in these paintings were carefully adorned with the clothes and jewelry, and surrounded by carefully curated objects. Extending this tradition; the family is painted, sitting, dressed in formal attire, in their living room. The families' identities are portrayed only through their material belongings, their bodies implied only by the mold of garments. Each painting is filled with symbols, cues that trigger assumptions to class, race and gender of each of the person, and the collective family.
Family Trees represents two generations of a contemporary family to swatches of skin color for each person, tying the work back to the origins of prejudice of American matrimony.
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Q: regionprops detects only one component, while there are multiple white regions in the BW image I am a beginner in image processing, I am trying to use the regionprops function, however I only get one value whenever I use it, even thought the image has 20 objects (cells) in it.
Here is the code I am working on in MATLAB:
    close all
    clc
    clear all
    control = {};
    test={};
    se90 = strel('line',8,90);
    se0 = strel('line',8,0);
    fudgeFactor = 1.7;
    seD = strel('diamond',1);
    avgfilter =fspecial('average');% average filter
    location_control = '\\tsclient\c\cell_morphology\control\';
    list_control=dir([location_control, '*.tif']);
    for k = 1:1
        thisfig = figure();
        control=[control,double(imread([location_control list_control(k).name]))];
        con{k} = uint8(control{k});
        BandW{k} = rgb2gray(con{k}); % turn the image from RGB into gray
        %smoothing:
        lowhigh{k} = imadjust(BandW{k},stretchlim(BandW{k}),[]);
        fltcon{k} = imfilter(lowhigh{k},avgfilter);
        [~,threshold] = edge(lowhigh{k},'sobel');
        BWs{k} = edge(fltcon{k},'sobel',threshold * fudgeFactor);%binary gradient mask
        % dilation:
        BWsdil{k} = imdilate(BWs{k},[se90 se0]);
        %filling gapes
        BWdfill{k} = imfill(BWsdil{k},'holes');
        % removing irregular cells:
        BWcleaned{k} = bwpropfilt(BWdfill{k},'Perimeter',12);
        BWcleaned2{k} = bwpropfilt(BWdfill{k},'Eccentricity',2); % detects elongated cells
        zerones{k} =  im2bw(BWcleaned{k}); % convert the matrix to 1s and 0s.
        revzerones{k} =  1- zerones{k};
        clean{k} = BWdfill{k} .* revzerones{k}+ BWcleaned2{k};
        %smooth objects
        BWfinal{k} = imerode(clean{k},seD);
        BWfinal{k} = imerode(BWfinal{k},seD);
        %clean borders:
        BWnobord{k} = imclearborder(BWfinal{k},4);
        %Visualization of the Segmentation
        final{k} = labeloverlay(lowhigh{k},BWnobord{k});
        imshow(final{k});
        title(sprintf('image %d',k));
        [~, num{k}] = bwlabel(pdilate{k}); %counts the number of cells in image k
        pdilate{k} = imdilate(BWnobord{k},[se90 se0]);
%reginprops code:
        charc{k} = regionprops('table',pdilate{k},'Area','MinorAxisLength','MajorAxisLength', 'Perimeter');
        Areas{k} = [charc{k}.Area];
        Perim{k} = [charc{k}.Perimeter];
        MJax{k} = [charc{k}.MajorAxisLength];
        MNax{k} = [charc{k}.MinorAxisLength];

    end

I tried different methods to make it work but it only returns one value each time, in this case what could be done?

This is one of the images I am working on, it is a lower resolution because of limits on the website, there are 10 images in total that is why I am using a for loop.

A: That's because you passed an image of a type other than logical to regionprops. From the clean{k} = BWdfill{k} .* revzerones{k}+ BWcleaned2{k}; line onward, the image is converted to double. So regionprops assumes that the image contains region labels (like stats = regionprops(L,properties)). But since all non-zero pixels have a value of 1, it detects only one region and returns its properties. Try:
charc{k} = regionprops('table',pdilate{k}, 'Image');
imshow(charc{k}.Image{1})

To fix this you can either convert clean to logical:
clean{k} = logical(BWdfill{k} .* revzerones{k}+ BWcleaned2{k});

, or covert the image passed to regionprops:
charc{k} = regionprops('table',pdilate{k}>0,'Area','MinorAxisLength','MajorAxisLength', 'Perimeter');


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California Summit 2013 lines up cream of trade
Published: 17 April, 2013
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A fine wine merchant has launched an online auction for fine wines which it says will give customers the thrill of a live auction while offering merchants a neat solution to clear cellar overstocks.
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OREANDA-NEWS. In the Syrian governorate of Hama, terrorists fired at three regular buses. This was reported by the TV channel Syria News, citing the governor of Hama, Mohammad Krishtati. As a result of attack, nine people were killed, four were and injured, the official said.
Al-Masdar News informed that a group of armed men attacked a passenger bus en route from Salamiyah to Ythriya. According to the portal, all the victims are civilians. The wounded people were hospitalized.
So far, no one has claimed responsibility for the attack. According to a source of Al-Masdar News, the Syrian security forces consider that the attack was carried out by the militants of the terrorist group Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant.
At the end of December 2020, as a result of an attack on a passenger bus in Syria, more than 25 civilians were killed and more than ten people were injured.
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Gabranth Joins Play Arts Kai Final Fantasy XII Action Figures
Just yesterday, we went over the Plays Arts Kai figures of Squall and Sephiroth that are on the way. As it turns out, they're not the only figures on the horizon. Square Enix has also revealed a Play Arts Kai Gabranth action figure, one of the villains from Final Fantasy XII. (Gabranth joins Balthier and Fran in the FFXII Play Arts Kai lineup.) Now, the Sephiroth figure is undeniably cool, but maybe, just maybe, this Gabranth figure might actually be cooler. The detail on the armor alone almost makes the figure worth it just by itself.
Details on the Play Arts Kai Gabranth Action Figure
In the game, Gabranth has reached the rank of Judge Magister, one of the highest ranks in the Archadian Empire's military. Anyone operating at this level is respected by their peers and acknowledged to have some pretty extraordinary skills.
So with this in mind, the Play Arts Kai team put special effort into the sculpt of the armor. The made sure to capture the ornate details, while still highlighting the forged steel look and polished, almost satin finish. The figure will stand roughly 11 inches (27.94 cm) tall, and feature superior articulation and poseability. This is especially reflected in areas such as the click-ball jointing on the pauldrons (the armor over the shoulder area) and the flexible materials used in the cape and body.
Accessories wise, the figure will come with two swords, additional pairs of interchangeable hands, and a display stand. Also, it looks like it will come with a piece that allows the two swords to be combined into one, which is awesome!
Pre-Ordering the Play Arts Kai Gabranth Action Figure
If you're interested in nabbing a Play Arts Kai Gabranth action figure (and why wouldn't you be), you've got a few options. The figure available in the Square Enix store and over at Entertainment Earth for $149.99. And, currently, Gabranth is up on Amazon for $129.99. The figure is expected to ship November – December 2016.
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Baton Rouge is a vibrant city where fun can be found around any corner. Explore our blog to learn more about exciting holiday events, historical and educational opportunities, and the best tips on finding great Louisiana restaurants and shopping. Whether you're looking for a family day at the zoo or live music in the evening hours, let our blog be your guide to living like a local.
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Outdoor Art in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge has its fair share of museums, but there's no need to go inside to enjoy stunning art installations. Just check out these cool and colorful spots around the city.
Murals of the Future: In 1998, talented student artists from nearby middle schools were asked to imagine what the city would look like in the year 2020. You can see their futuristic visions immortalized in several murals along the Riverfront Plaza.
Murals at the Museum of Public Art: Located at the intersection of Myrtle Walk and Eddie Robinson Sr. Drive, this family-friendly museum is surrounded by large graffiti-style murals from internationally renowned artists.
Murals of the Museum of African-American History: Located at 538 South Blvd., this museum's front entrance is accompanied by a classic Mercedes bus painted in tribute to the Baton Rouge bus boycott of 1953. Beneath the adjacent overpass, you'll find murals dedicated to enslaved and freed persons of color across the Old South.
Metallic sculptures outside the House of Jamba: Located at 4808 Government St., this artist's home is the site of some truly dazzling scrap metal creations, including massive birds, seahorses, pachyderms, and even a few extraterrestrials.
March Celebrates the Irish, Brides, and the Zippity Zoo Fest
Baton Rouge in March offers an array of events and activities and listed here a few of our favorites.
First, join us on March 14 for the 35th Annual Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade. Indulge your inner leprechaun at this award-winning parade, where you'll find fabulous floats, bagpipers, marching bands, and much more. On March 15, prospective brides, grooms, and members of weddings-to-be will want to be right here at the Crowne Plaza Executive Center for Baton Rouge's premier bridal show, The Total Bridal Experience.
TTBE will feature the latest trends and finest offerings from vendors and reps for bridal fashions and pre-bridal supplies. Also, don't miss out on their fabulous selection of wedding music, food, and transportation, and be sure to register for a luxurious grand prize. Lastly, gather up the family and head over to the Baton Rouge Zoo on March 28-29 for the Zippity Zoo Fest. This celebration of the zoo's 50th birthday will offer animal chats, a Children's Village, face painting, a photo contest, and much more, including birthday cake!
If Music be the Food of Love, Sing On
Looking for something unique to make Valentine's Day extra special? Opera Louisiane has just what you need — a singing telegram performed in-person by one of their gifted professionals.
Surprise your sweetie with the musical way to say, "I love you," and you'll give them a romantic treat they will always remember. And, Opera Louisiane offers a plethora of ways to vary the experience, including your choice of song from their list, delivered by a male or female Opera Louisiane singer.
Imagine the expression on the face of the one you love as they are serenaded with such classics as La Vie en Rose, Unchained Melody, or Some Enchanted Evening. O Sole Mio and other iconic operatic tunes are also available, while more recent selections include Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud and Shania Twain's Still the One. With a little notice, the staff will even arrange for a custom song. To top it all off, each singing telegram is delivered with a special message card and chocolates, or sugar-free candy if your sweetie can't have sweets.
Sing, Dance, and Go to the Dogs
Looking for some fun-tastic activities to start off your new year? We've got you covered—check out the two fabulous events below.
Sing and Swing
Join us here at Crowne Plaza on January 10 for Sing and Swing, Opera Louisiane's annual blowout combination dance party and fundraiser. This year's event will feature Ned Fasullo and His Fabulous Big Band, live-band karaoke, drinks, appetizers, a silent auction, and one fabulous time. This event sells out quickly, so snag your tickets soon.
The Dog Film Festival
Join us for a Doggy Runway Show, some fabulous canine films, and a chance to save shelter dogs. Head over to the Manship Theatre on January 12, when Friends of the Animals Baton Rouge will present a special evening of fun and fundraising. A pre-show doggy runway will feature adorable pups seeking a permanent home, and all are invited to come early and pose for photos on the Red Carpet. Afterward, screen delightful short films (free of physical or verbal abuse), that range in length from 2 to 35 minutes each, including such titles as Elvis: The Lonely Hunter of Circle Beach, S**t Happens, and It's a Potcake Life.
Make this holiday season merry and bright with the best of Baton Rouge's seasonal events and activities—check the list below for a few of our favorites.
The Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou
On December 14-15, the Raising Cane's River Center Arena will be transformed into a bewitching wonderland filled with snow, sweets, music, and divine dance, all accompanied by the Baton Rouge Symphony Orchestra.
Christmas and Carols: A Musical Holiday Festivity
Head over to the First Baptist Church Downtown on December 20, as Opera Louisiane presents a delightful performance of Menotti's "Amahl and the Night Visitors" and a Christmas carol sing-along. Enjoy warm cider and cookies afterward while you visit and take photos with the cast.
Ice Skating on the River
Get out your skates, don your favorite Christmas sweater, and get ready to hit the ice at the Raising Cane's River Center from December 20 through January 5, 2020.
Join us at the Manship Theatre on December 22 for a special screening of Frank Capra's holiday classic, "It's a Wonderful Life."
Very Merry Holiday Happenings
Join us this month for delightful bygone-era adventures, a celebration of the arts, and an exciting gridiron showdown, all shown in the list below.
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Huzzah for jolly theme weekends! Ongoing every weekend from November 2 – December 8, this fest that's part theme park, part holiday shopping opportunity, part live theater, and part taste of the past will feature over 600 artists, entertainers, and unique hand-made items. Visit the "Village of Albright," for hundreds of booths, over 50 shows, and dozens of demonstrations.
White Light Night in Mid City
Light up Mid City on November 22 with this free and festive celebration of the arts. This signature autumn event will feature exceptional art, food, drink, and fabulous live music to keep the party vibe going.
Bayou Classic
Wind up your Thanksgiving holiday on an exciting note with a weekend of festive activities. A parade, a fan festival, and a Battle of the Bands will precede the clash of the big cats on November 30, when the Southern University Jaguars and the Grambling State University Tigers face off for a holiday showdown at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Mazes, Musicians, and the Midway
Want to indulge in some family-friendly fall fun? We've got you covered with the following October activities and events. First, head over to the Corn Maze at the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens every Saturday of this month.
Host to thousands of visitors annually, the maze offers hayrides, giant sling-shots, zip-lining, a petting zoo, pumpkin decorating, and loads of additional family fun. You'll also enjoy burgers, corndogs, and other culinary offerings from local vendors. Also, don't miss the Botanic Garden's Night Maze. From October 8-14, don your Halloween finery and enjoy s'mores around the bonfire, glow-in-the-dark games, and live music.
Jazz aficionados won't want to miss the Eddie Palmieri Quintet at the Manship Theater on October 16. Presented by the River City Jazz Masters Series, featured artist Eddie Palmieri enjoys the reputation of being one of the finest pianists of the past 60 years, and his influences include such jazz greats as Thelonious Monk and Herbie Hancock. And, don't miss a great fall tradition when the Greater Baton Rouge State Fair comes to town from October 24 - November 3. Experience the thrill of a huge midway, 40-plus rides, traditional fair food, music, and more.
Galas Gone Wild
It's that time of year again—time for the 34th Annual Gala: CHROMA: Color Your Senses event! Happening at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum on September 20, this year's CHROMA Gala will be a fabulously fun evening of food, drink, music, and fun, with a Grand Raffle Prize of an 18k white gold, sapphire, and diamond necklace and earrings ensemble with a retail value of $7,000.
Donated by Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, this stunning fine jewelry set is only one of the raffle/auction prizes. Proceeds from the Gala will support the museum's educational programs, which benefit over 98,000 school program participants annually state-wide.
Next, head over to our own Crowne Plaza Executive Center on September 27 for the annual Go Wild! Auction and Fundraiser. Come out and play our latest game: Ears or Tails, and groove on live tunes from Stormy the Band. Savor delectable bites and drinks and enjoy a live fashion show. The renowned Chuck Mutz, the Black Tie Auctioneer, will conduct the live auction featuring items to buzz about, but don't forget to put in your bid for the silent auction as well.
Three Reasons to Visit Baton Rouge this August
August brings a plethora of fabulously fun activities and events for our guests, and listed here are three of our favorites. First, head over to the Lamar-Dixon Expo Center on August 10-11 for the Baton Rouge Gem & Mineral Show. You'll find gemstones, fossils, Indian artifacts, minerals, and fine jewelry demos, along with hourly door prizes, silent auctions, and more.
Next, get your groove on at the Louisiana Art & Science Museum during the Woodstock 50th Anniversary celebration on August 17. Three after-hours, musical-themed planetarium shows, "America's Musical Journey," "Laser Beatles," and the "Pink Floyd eXperience" will be presented, along with a special sneak peek of the exhibition "Harmonies in Color." Lastly, join us in Morgan City on August 29 through September 2 for the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival! Since its humble beginnings in 1936, this festival honoring two of Louisiana's most important economic industries has grown to become one epic, four-day party, with fantastic food, live music, arts and crafts shows and sales, the Blessing of the Fleet and Water Parade, a car show, carnival rides and games, the Children's Parade, and so much more.
Scavenge Up a Little Fun
July is a terrific month for finding fun in Baton Rouge, with many events and activities available for our guest's entertainment. One of the city's most popular events is the ongoing Baton Rouge Scavenger Hunt.
This unique activity offers an ideal way to see much of the city, as the scavenger hunt requires no guide or reservation, only a simple app that allows folks to explore, search, and have a blast in their own way, at their own pace.
The primary focus is on art, culture, and history, so you'll also have fun while learning more about the city. The hunt is a little over two miles, and begins at 900 North 3rd Street. Most folks cover the area in no longer than a couple of hours at the most and will have the chance to see such landmarks as the State Capitol, the Old State Capitol, the State Library, and many other noteworthy city gems.
Tour the Town, and More
While Baton Rouge is chock-full of fun and interesting events and activities, many visitors report that some of the best times are often enjoyed during one of the area's many tours. The offerings from such tour companies as Red Stick Adventures are varied to appeal to all interests and tastes, and a few of our favorites are listed here.
First, history buffs will enjoy the Baton Rouge City Tour at the LSU Rural Life Museum. You'll visit the centrally-located Windrush Plantation, and see for yourself how Louisiana folk lived during the 19th century. Next, lovers of the supernatural will feel at home on the Baton Rouge Haunted Adventure Tour, with their genuine tales of the many ghosts and spirits remaining among us. They even allow guests to try a little spirit searching using real ghost-hunting equipment. Wildlife lovers and Cajun fanciers will take a shine to the Baton Rouge Area Swamp Tour, with tales of Cajun folklore and sightings of swamp creatures. Finally, the Baton Rouge Area Plantation Tour is a must for those want to visit genuine plantation estates and learn more about the experience of plantation living.
Flowers You Will See Everywhere in Baton Rouge This Spring — By: Rose Weber
Baton Rouge's central location makes it a popular stop for tourists. You'll find plenty of things to do including visiting a castle-like capital as well as viewing the Mighty Mississippi. Spring is a favorite time of year to stay in Baton Rouge thanks to the many blossoms that dramatically change the landscape. Check out these flowers you will see everywhere in Baton Rouge this Spring.
Silverbell Tree
This native tree features thousands of small white blooms each Spring. The Silverbell Tree is a favorite to use in cultivated yards in the area and is easy to spot given its massive amount of bright blossoms. The clusters begin to appear in March and April and then dangle from the branches making them look like bells. You'll find this tree in parks and yards all over the area.
Louisiana Iris
These Spring perennials can appear as early as March and keep blooming through the end of May in the Baton Rouge area. You'll find many different colors of blossoms including yellow, purple, and white. Look for the Louisiana Iris in wet areas like marshes or wet gardens with standing water. You'll find this gorgeous flower in yards and landscaping as well as forests and wooded areas all around Baton Rouge.
Red Buckeye
Technically a flowering tree, the Red Buckeye features beautiful blossoms that are a magnet for hummingbirds. The red flowers that appear all over the tree are small and tube-shaped making them a natural food source for the winged pollinators. The blossoms of this shrub grow in 6-10-inch clusters making them easy to spot.
Blue-eyed Grass
This Spring wildflower is easy to miss given its tiny blue blossoms that appear at the top of the grass leaves. It's a member of the iris family and is a great addition when adding wildflowers to a cultivated garden. Blue-eyed grass grows during the winter making spring the time it shows off its delicate blue flowers. You'll find this native flower all over the area in parks, forests, along roadways and in rocky xeriscaped areas.
Florida Starbush
This hardy plant features deep red and white star-shaped blossoms that differ from its long and dark foliage. The Florida starbush appears in Baton Rouge landscaping and gardens as an evergreen. It can grow quite large, up to 15 feet tall and 10 feet wide, making it easy to spot in well-drained areas all around Baton Rouge.
Louisiana Phlox
Found all over the Bayou State, the Louisiana phlox is a staple in many local gardens and landscaped areas. It loves partially shaded spots and offers delicate five-petaled blossoms that are a purple-blue hue. Many homeowners use this flower as a ground cover that provides a blanket of fragrant color to the garden.
There are plenty of exciting places to visit and see when traveling to central Louisiana. Easily spot these native flowers you will see everywhere in Baton Rouge this Spring that add to the beauty of the Bayou State.
Rose Weber is a garden care extraordinaire and home decorator. She has been gardening since she was a child and loves to spend her weekends teaching her grandchildren all about growing flowers and vegetables. You can find her sharing her crops and her decorating ideas with her friends and neighbors.
Art Makes an Impression
The stellar work of such masters as Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, Edgar Degas, Childe Hassam, Frank W. Benson, and many additional artists are currently being featured in "Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens" at the Shaw Center for the Arts.
Ongoing through June 9, the exhibit traces the art community's adoption of Impressionism, with a focus on those European artists who were among the first to embrace it, as well as the wave of American artists who took up the style by the 1900s. Over 75 selections of artwork culled from the collection of the Reading Public Museum will be on display, including both paintings and works on paper.
Next, be sure to stop by the Capitol Park Museum through June 29 to explore "Soul of the South, Selections from the Gitter/Yelen Collection." View more than 60 contemporary works created by 34 self-taught artists, all of whom either lives or lived here in Louisiana. Whether you refer to their respective nontraditional styles as naïve, folk, outsider, or visionary, you'll find this exhibit a unique and fascinating representation of Southern art.
Opéra Louisiane: The Capitol City's Opera Company
When most people think of fine opera, La Scala, The Met, and other famous venues are usually at the top of the list. However, although it may come as a surprise to some, it's a fact that our own Opéra Louisiane consistently presents professional operatic performances right here in Baton Rouge.
Featuring world-renowned performers, the company delivers royally on its mission to provide professional opportunities for Louisiana artists, culturally enrich the community, and educate school children by introducing them to the joys of opera.
One of the Opéra's most successful community projects is a monthly event held right here at the Crowne Plaza. "Lunch with Leanne" includes a lovely, three-course meal featuring General Director Leanne Clement, Artistic Director Michael Borowitz and a 30-minute professional performance with a different guest artist each month. April 15 will be the last of the series for the season and will showcase bass-baritone André Courville. Also, don't miss the Opéra's performance of "Carmen" on April 26 at the Manship Theater at the Shaw Center for the Arts. Be sure to save the date for this classic and beloved tale of passion, seduction, and betrayal.
March Features St. Pat's Events, Art, and the Total Bridal Experience
This month, Baton Rouge is offering up an abundant array of events and activities, and listed here are a few of our favorites. First, stop in at the LSU Museum of Art at the Shaw Center for the Arts for "Across the Atlantic: American Impressionism through the French Lens." Showing from March 8 – June 9, this exhibit will feature more than 75 paintings and works on paper by such luminaries as Degas, John Singer Sargent, Childe Hassam, Mary Cassatt, and many more.
Next, celebrate all things Irish on March 16 at the first ever Wearin' of the Green Shamrock Run 5K, followed immediately by the 34th Annual Wearin' of the Green St. Patrick's Day Parade. This award-winning parade will have it all – bagpipers, marching bands, dazzling floats, and so much more – don't miss it! Lastly, brides-and-grooms-to-be and all members of the wedding party will want to say "I do" for tickets to the Total Bridal Experience, on March 17 right here at Crowne Plaza. The show will focus on fashion, music, food, supplies, transportation, tips, and more. A Grand Prize Honeymoon will be up for grabs by one lucky bride or groom!
Baton Rouge has always been a city with unique attractions and events, but for Valentine's Day, sometimes traditional is best. Baton Rouge has always been a city with unique attractions and events, but for Valentine's Day, sometimes traditional is best. Don't underestimate the timeless appeal of dinner and a movie or a live show, Baton Rouge style, at the locations listed here.
First, treat your sweetie to the Manship Theatre and the Capital City Grill's Film Lounge Series, with unconventional movies, comfy seating, food and adult libations. Additional upcoming shows at the Manship include the 2019 Oscar-Nominated Short Films on February 10 (animation and live-action shorts) and February 22 (documentary shorts), and Spoof Night – Febru-Swayze Valentine's Special on February 15.
Next, for a different sort of lunch date, join us here at the Crowne Plaza on February 11 for Lunch with Leanne. Enjoy a 30-minute concert, a three-course lunch, and a visit with the performing artist. Hosted by Opéra Louisiane General Director Leanne Clement and accompanied by Artistic Director Michael Borowitz, this series is wildly popular, so reservations are recommended; call (225) 925-2244.
Four Fun and Fabulous Events
This month, the city of Baton Rouge is offering our visitors an abundant variety of fun and fabulous activities, and four of our favorites are listed here. First, come Sing and Swing with us right here at Crowne Plaza on January 11, as we host the Celebrity Karaoke Competition Featuring Ned Fasullo and His Fabulous Big Band. Vote for your favorite celebrity singer – the celeb with the most money will become the new Sing and Swing Champion. Or, bid for yourself or others at your table if you want to sing. You'll also enjoy drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts throughout this event.
Next, join us on January 18-21 for MLK Fest 2019. This four-day festival's goal is to encourage volunteers to participate in community events, art projects, and enrichment activities. Also, don't miss out on the Louisiana Marathon on January 19-20. This two-day running event features runners from over 36 countries and all 50 states, and the best part is the Finish Fest on the bayou afterward. Jambalaya, gumbo, and etouffee will play starring roles, alongside duck confit and cochon du lait, and all will be accompanied by live performances of jazz-funk-zydeco music.
Baton Rouge Lights Up
December is a magical time of year when we trim the tree, shop for holiday gifts, and look forward to gathering with family and friends, along with a visit from Santa. While everyone celebrates the holidays in their own way, most folks have made a holiday tradition out of light-seeing – that is, touring the stunning light exhibits and shows throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. With that in mind, we have put together a list of some of the best of these for your consideration. First, gather up the kids and hit the zoo for the annual BREC ZooLights.
Let the little ones dress as their favorite animal and explore a mile-long exhibit that features dozens of colorful and whimsical light sculptures of animals and animated displays. Next, cruise over to Baton Rouge General Medical Center for a brand-new, musically-synchronized light show. Don't miss a visit to West Baton Rouge for Reflections of the Season, where you can drive, walk, or be conveyed by a horse-drawn buggy through a dazzling display. There's also snow, ice fishing, rides, and games. Lastly, be sure to drive through Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland – a spectacular LED show synchronized to traditional holiday tunes.
The Holliest and Jolliest Holiday Events
Baton Rouge has so many holiday events that it's often difficult for our guests to choose from all that's available. To that end, we are offering these suggestions: First, bring your holiday shopping list to the White Light Night Art Festival on November 16 at the MidCity Art and Design District to browse an array of unique and gift-worthy local art. You'll also enjoy live music as you shop and visit with trendsetting, avant-garde artists in the District. Next, don't miss the city's annual Festival of Lights on November 30 at North Boulevard Town Square.
Marvel at the downtown tree lighting, the snow village, and the star canopy, then visit with Santa and check out the Reindeer Run! Ride the magical train, and enjoy this year's inaugural "Cajun Night Before Christmas." More illuminated holiday attractions include the drive-through Shadrack's Christmas Wonderland from November 17 – January 7, and the Baton Rouge Zoo's ZooLights from November 23 – December 30.
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Re-configuring South Africa's Youth Political Sphere
This article is a direct follow-up to a question posed to Dr Nomalanga Mkhize at a Women's Academic Solidarity Association (WASA) discussion entitled: "Teaching the Born Frees: The Dea(r)th of Youth Intellectualism in the Post-Apartheid University".
A challenge was posed to me by the Chairperson of the Rhodes University South African Students Congress (SASCO), Mthobisi Buthelezi, at the seminar on "teaching born frees".
He asked me to define what I meant when I said there was a missing "in-between sphere" in contemporary South African youth politics.
At the seminar I defined two dominant spheres of post-apartheid "youth political activity".
The first is a largely middle-class sphere whose points of political engagement are informed by the mainstream media and online platforms.
Here you largely find debates which titillate an educated class that believes it is part of a broad 'civic intellectual culture'.
This sphere is mostly confined to the economic elite and driven by a narcissistic individualism cultivated by our Model C and private schools system where we are led to believe we are natural leaders destined to be the most important voices in society.
The pinnacle of achievement in this sphere is the creation of a 'personal brand', 'media profile' and 'fame' and perhaps an appearance on some top young people list.
There are no new political insights to be found here, political conversations follow and regurgitate the mainstream media cycle.
The second sphere is what I crudely termed the 'mass populism' domain.
This sphere is dominated by ANC-alliance structures. Political engagement is largely treated as a mass mobilisation affair or internal party concern. This is the sphere of Floyd Shivambu and Julius Malema, where the majority of politically interested students, learners, and unemployed youth are located.
Here, issues are framed in a hodge-podge of Marxism, African traditionalism, African nationalism, non-racialism, Pan-Africanism, and government bureaucratic speak. More and more, the aim of this sphere is to discourage pointed questioning of the ANC's current malaise and the deep flaws of its individual leaders.
In-between these two political spheres there exists a very small space where the possibility for a more independent youth public politics may emerge.
But does this space exist or is it mere possibility?
It exists, but barely.
We see youth-led groups in townships, informal settlements, rural areas rejecting partisan politics in favour of locally informed concerns; black-driven middle-class campus groups organising critical dialogue spaces; gender and sexuality campaigns critiquing elitism in their own political communities; privileged suburban kids volunteering, teaching, tutoring without drawing attention to themselves or assuming intellectual leadership over the poor; circles of poets, hip-hop heads and tavern-intellectuals who discuss political theory over quarts.
What they all have in common is a strong understanding of African emancipatory traditions and some desire to critically adapt them for today's community concerns.
But this public sphere is tiny. The problem is one of imagination.
Post-apartheid youth, regardless of partisanship, have not yet seen that we have to create a new intellectual tradition from scratch.
Liberation traditions evolved in the context where "capturing" the state was the end goal. However, the "capture" has spawned a litany of failures by African leaders who refuse to give people genuine democratic power.
Thus while we have a political language of "capture", we have yet to institutionalise accountability.
We talk of dismantling "white monopoly capital" by "socialising the means of production" but there's little emphasis on how to "democratise the means of state and fiscal administration" which have been captured by our liberation movements.
The intellectual work is necessary; we must do it on our own terms for our own sakes.
Dr Nomalanga Mkhize is a lecturer in the Rhodes University Department of History. She asks that anyone interested in participating in a roundtable to define the 'the in-between sphere' can email me on n.mkhize@ru.ac.za. Mkhize warns that narcissists or people who fear authentic engagement need not apply, so check yourself before you contact her. You can also follow her on Twitter @NomalangaSA.
Caption: Dr Nomalanga Mkhize is originally a Rhodes graduate but obtained her PhD through the University of Cape Town.
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I love Antwerp
Everything you always wanted to know about Antwerp
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What do you think is meant with "Flanders' most beautiful"?
a beauty contest to choose Miss Flanders
a contest in the international Ghent Flower show
a bicycle race
If you chose option 3 you are on your way of becoming a real Fleming. Every year, for more than 100 years already, a race is held under the name Tour of Flanders and every year about a million fans cheer their idols as they ride their race. This year it will be the first time that Antwerp hosts the start of this big event, and Antwerp is preparing itself for a great party. In 2015 Antwerp hosted the start of a stage in the Tour de France and 200,000 fans came to the city to greet their heroes. Even more people are expected this year on the 2nd of April.
The name Tour of Flanders is of course inspired on the Tour de France, but as Flanders is too small for a race in 20 stages, the race consists of just one stage, a good 200 km long, interspersed with nasty cobble stone passages, and near the end of the race some pretty steep climbs. These climbs cannot be compared to the Tourmalet or Mont Ventoux, but the climbs follow one another incessantly and each time it is a fight to be in front position at the start of the climb, so it may be clear that only a really strong rider can win this race.
The presentation of the participants and the preliminary start will be given at Steenplein, then the riders follow the quays until Brouwersvliet, where they turn right and then ride through the tunnel to the left bank, rather quietly at a modest speed, so that the people along the street can easily recognise the riders, but as soon as they reach the village of Burcht hell will break lose and after that the speed will never go under 40 km per hour anymore until they reach Oudenaarde for the finish.
Urban Trail
Sunday March 12, Antwerp will be a busy place, visited by thousands of runners, since the 5th edition of the Urban Trail will be run. 10,000 participants will run the 10 km long circuit that takes them through the city and its buildings. Last year the athletes ran through the City Hall that celebrated its 450th birthday. This year the athletes will be able to run through the new Harbour House, a project worked out by the recently deceased architect Zaha Hadid, a construction that seems to form a kind of missing link between a ship and a diamond, two important symbols for Antwerp's wealth.
Since the Harbour House is quite a bit north of city centre, the circuit will be quite different from previous editions.
If you want to participate, you can subscribe through www.urbantrailseries.be , but don't wait too long as recent editions have sold out in less than two weeks. More details of the circuit will be disclosed bit by bit, and everything can be followed on the site mentioned.
Six weeks later, Antwerp will again welcome athletes by the thousands, as then the 10 Miles race is scheduled.
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When using a PaymentIntentThe Payment Intents API is a new way to build dynamic payment flows. It tracks the lifecycle of a customer checkout flow and triggers additional authentication steps when required by regulatory mandates, custom Radar fraud rules, or redirect-based payment methods. to accept a card payment from a customer, 3D Secure3D Secure provides an additional layer of authentication for credit card transactions that protects merchants from liability for fraudulent card payments. During a transaction that incorporates the 3D Secure authorization process, the customer is prompted to supply a separate password or code to validate their purchase. authentication may be required because of Strong Customer AuthenticationStrong Customer Authentication (SCA) is a new regulatory requirement coming into effect on September 14, 2019 which will impact many European online payments. It requires customers to use two-factor authentication like 3D Secure to verify their purchase. requirements or your fraud rules.
The easiest way to integrate 3D Secure into your web payment flow is to use handleCardPayment or handleCardAction in Stripe.js, which will show the 3D Secure interface inside of a responsive modal dialog on top of your page.
If you instead want to display 3D Secure inline with your payment form, or using your own modal dialog, this guide describes how to do so. You will need to embed the 3D Secure authentication UI into your payment flow as an <iframe> to a url provided by Stripe.
In the 3D Secure protocol, the bank that issued the card carries out authentication and controls the fonts and colors of the experience. You cannot make the authentication UI itself match your website's design.
However, you can choose how and where the 3D Secure UI is shown. Most merchants show it in a modal dialog above their payment page. If you have your own modal component, you can use this guide to place the 3D Secure frame inside of it. You can also show the authentication content inline with your payment form.
When your customer is ready to complete their purchase, you confirmConfirming a PaymentIntent indicates that the customer intends to pay with the current or provided payment method. Upon confirmation, the PaymentIntent attempts to initiate a payment. the PaymentIntent to begin the process of collecting their payment.
If you want to control the way in which 3D Secure is displayed, you will need to provide a return_url, which is where the 3D Secure <iframe> will be redirected once authentication is complete.
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If you are confirming from your backend, be sure to provide a return_url. Depending on your integration, you may want to pass other information to confirm as well.
requires_payment_method: the payment was unsuccessful—check the last_payment_error property and attempt to try again, collecting new payment information from the customer if necessary.
requires_action: an additional step like 3D Secure is required to complete the payment. We'll handle this in the next step.
succeeded: the payment completed and resulted in the creation of a charge using the supplied payment method. No further steps are required.
When the value of the status property is requires_action, some additional step is required before payment can be processed. For a card payment requiring 3D Secure, the PaymentIntent's status will be requires_action and its next_action property will be redirect_to_url.
Content Security Policy. If your site uses a Content Security Policy, check that it allows iframes from https://js.stripe.com, https://hooks.stripe.com, and the origin of the URL you passed to return_url.
Sizing. For 3D Secure 2, card issuers are required to support showing the 3D Secure content at sizes of 250x400, 390x400, 500x600, 600x400, and full screen. The 3D Secure UI may be better if you open the iframe at exactly one of those sizes.
After the customer completes 3D Secure, the iframe will be redirected to the return_url you provided when confirming the PaymentIntent. That page should postMessage to your top-level page to inform it that 3D Secure authentication is complete. Your top-level page should then determine whether payment was successful or if your customer needs to take further action.
Your top payment page should be listening for this postMessage to know when authentication has finished. You should then retrieve the updated PaymentIntent and check on the status of the payment. If the authentication failed, the PaymentIntent's status will be requires_payment_method. If the payment completed successfully, it will be succeeded. If you use separate authorize and capture, the status will be requires_capture instead.


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Mercedes A-Class Exiting US Means Less Competition For BMW 2 GC
Home » Mercedes A-Class Exiting US Means Less Competition For BMW 2 GC
February 11, 2022 / 2 minutes read
With the rise of crossovers, cars are less and less on a customer's radar when shopping for a new vehicle. Strangely, Mercedes decided to launch an A-Class Sedan to join the mechanically identical CLA with a different body. It has proven to be an uninspiring decision as the Mercedes A-Class Sedan is being dropped in the United States.
Automotive News has managed to get a hold of a memo sent to dealers, informing them the compact sedan will be no more after the 2022 model year. Separately, Carscoops learned from the automaker's Canadian division the Mercedes A-Class Sedan will be discontinued there as well, along with the five-door hatchback. That means BMW won't have to worry anymore about the two small cars with the three-pointed star.
The sleeker CLA is sticking around as a four-door coupe for which BMW had a belated response. The first CLA came out in 2013, but it wasn't until 2019 when the 2 Series Gran Coupe arrived. The Mercedes A-Class Sedan will soldier on elsewhere, including in China where a long-wheelbase derivative is built and sold.
Mercedes, Audi, And BMW Are All Dropping Some Models
The Mercedes A-Class Sedan does have a direct rival from BMW in the lesser-known 1 Series Sedan. However, it was never launched in the United States as it's only sold in China and Mexico.
Mercedes' decision to drop the A-Class Sedan from its US lineup comes hot on the heels of a similar announcement made by Audi. The other BMW rival will retire its subcompact cars by axing the A1 supermini and Q2 small crossover.
BMW will soon eliminate a model of its own by ending the assembly of the i3. However, the name will not cease to exist since it's being repurposed for a 3 Series EV. It's coming later this year in China where it will be assembled as an electric conversion of the long-wheelbase sedan.
[Source: Automotive News, Carscoops]
Adrian is a news editor at BMWBLOG. He started his career in journalism in 2012 at WorldCarFans, bringing years of automotive experience to the BMW news world.
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Brønsted acid ionic liquids (BAILs) based on the 4-(3′-butyl-1′-imidazolio)-1-butanesulfonic acid cation were found to be very efficient polyesterification solvents and catalysts. Only 5–30 min at 90–110 °C was required to obtain high molar mass poly(12-hydroxydodecanoic acid) (Mw up to 40000 g mol−1). The polyesterification was faster in BAILs with the bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imidide anion (Tf2N), but small amounts of ethers and double bonds arising from side reactions were detected in the final polymer. On the other hand, no side reactions took place in the BAIL with the hydrogen sulfate anion, except for the formation of a sulfonate ester intermediate that can further react with carboxylic acid groups to yield the expected ester. This intermediate, not observed in Tf2N-based BAILs, might be involved in the protection of hydroxy end groups from etherification side reactions in HSO4−-based BAILs. To explain the different behaviors of these BAILs, and since the acidity of H2SO4 is much higher than that of Tf2NH, it is suggested that the structure of these BAILs could be different: alkylsulfonic acid-substituted imidazolium for the former, while the latter could be just a mixture of imidazolium–sulfonate zwitterion and Tf2NH. The influence of reaction temperature, water elimination method and BAIL concentration on polyesterification are also discussed.


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2016 NFL Draft: Mackensie Alexander is confident and ready
The second round cornerback from Clemson is ready to join the Minnesota Vikings and take on the NFL. Just ask him.
By Eric J. Thompson@eric_j_thompson Apr 29, 2016, 9:59pm CDT
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This guy's gonna be a quote machine.
Mackensie Alexander is confident in his abilities. You can see it on tape. And if you you haven't seen the tape, he'll tell you about it.
The Vikings' second round pick was a shutdown cornerback on the Clemson team that went to the national title game and a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award in his redshirt sophomore season. He didn't have any interceptions in his college career but wasn't targeted a ton either.
Take a look at this play against first round pick Will Fuller. It's a perfect encapsulation of the type of player Alexander is. He'll be in your hip pocket all over the field, and when he's done he's going to let you know about it.
Alexander shadowed Fuller throughout the game and held him to only 2 receptions for 37 yards. One of those catches was when Alexander wasn't covering Fuller. (Albeit in a rain-soaked game.) Vikings fans still might be trying to figure out where Alexander will fit in a roster already teeming with cornerbacks in 2016. No matter where Alexander ends up, he'll go all out.
Even in his interviews.
On his inaugural conference call with the Twin Cities media, Alexander explained that he didn't have a ton of contact with the Vikings before being drafted but he's ready to get going. He emphasized how there wasn't much he didn't do at Clemson:
I was asked to follow the best receivers every week and eliminate them from their game plan. To win those matchups. I was asked to play inside, play zone, multiple things. So whatever the Vikings want me to do I'm ready for it. I'm going to be open to anything they ask me to do.
Alexander was a little surprised about falling out of the first round but he's already "past that" and "ready to go." Sliding into the second didn't deter him from comparing himself to some excellent players. "I would say [I compare myself to] Darrelle Revis and Jason Verrett." Mackensie thinks that his confidence comes from within based on his experiences:
I get the confidence from the work I put in. If you know you put in the work and go out and compete...I'm just working out, every day, grinding. A sick work ethic. That's what I have. My parents instilled that in me. That's where it comes from.
Alexander plans on using his second round pick as motivation but it shouldn't matter that much. "I'm a Viking now. I'm just happy man. Excited to get to know the players and win games. [Laughs]" The rookie is confident but is ready to get help from his coaches and teammates. He called himself "very coachable" and "willing to learn" from Zimmer and teammates like Terence Newman.
You have to learn from older guys who have been in the game and have done it. But as far as compete? You have to go in and compete. It's a business. I'm up for it...Whatever the coaches want me to go out there and do. Everybody competes.
A top-notch corner going without an interception in two full seasons might be a bit of a concern; that is, unless you're as confident as Mackensie Alexander.
It's not on tape, but everybody was at my Pro Day. I had a phenomenal Pro Day. I went out and showed that I can catch, I have great ball skills...I can do all the things great DBs to. I'm quick and fluid, I look natural, I do it all. I'm just happy the Vikings made this pick today and coach Zimmer believes in me and he knows about the cornerback position. I'm thankful and I'm grateful...If [the lack of interceptions] is a knock on me? That's fine. But I have a home now. I know what they're going to throw at me, with the competition, there's going to be better quarterbacks, better receivers. I'm gonna get my hands on all the balls that I can get on. Go out there and make it happen while I'm in the league.
The thought of going against fellow rookie Laquon Treadwell in practice was very enticing. "OHHH that's gonna be fun!" Alexander exclaimed. "We're gonna have fun and compete."
Speaking of competing, Alexander understands he has to prove himself but hopes he doesn't have to do it on the sidelines.
I got high expectations. I wouldn't necessarily be cool with [seeing limited playing time]. I feel like they're bringing me up here to play and to do a job. I'm up for it and I'm going to be as tuned in as possible, sitting behind the coaching staff, sitting behind Newman, guys who have played and know what to do and what to expect. I'm trying to make it the best rookie year I can have...like I said I'm just eager to get to know my teammates and win games and be ready for everything they ask me to do.
Family is very important to Alexander and he realizes that he's at this place in life because of them.
It's for my town, my community. The Haitian folks, the Mexican folks, watching this on TV. Because Lord knows every morning we'd get out there, we'd go to work and watch my parents pick oranges, tomatoes. We used to do it. For me, I grew up around people who just worked. You had to work and strive for something. Before you had to go into work you had to be in the hot sun and pick oranges, pick tomatoes, and then go work at the factory. You're around a bunch of immigrants, they don't have a choice but to go to those jobs. It was important to me and to my family for them to bring me here and have me here so I can do better for myself and eventually help them out.
And that hard work will come on special teams if need be. "I'm definitely willing to do special teams. I'm willing to do anything the coaching staff wants me to do. I'm up for the task."
If Alexander's play is anywhere near his level of confidence and enthusiasm, he's going to have a great rookie season.
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