text:
Q: Get announce request in Rtsp-Server Gstreamer I am using rtsp-server module in GStreamer to save in file a stream received from a client with the RECORD RTSP property.
In the server I am using the signal "media_configure" to modify the element "filesink" adding the property "location" and setting the new name file.
I want that name file is setting from client, in the ANNOUNCE message for example, but I don't know the way.
Any solution??
Thank you very much!!

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


text:
The Court Jeweller
Bringing you sparkling heirloom jewels of royal and noble families from across the globe
The Tiarapedia
Jewel History: Bottled Note Tells of Eugenie's Jewels (1913)
"Bottled Note Tells of Eugenie's Jewels"
(originally appeared in the New York Times, 30 Mar 1913)
PARIS, March 29 -- Historians are greatly puzzled over a remarkable document, found this week by a soldier at Mont Louis in the Eastern Pyrenees.
The paper, which was found in a bottle, was dated to the 4th of September, 1870, the memorable day on which the Third Republic was established, and Empress Eugenie fled from Paris. It purports to give a list of jewels brought to the Empress by Senor Manuel Perez of Madrid, to be handed over to her in Paris.
The Empress is referred to throughout by her maiden name of the Countess de Montijo [1].
The total value of the jewels and other articles enumerated is given as $1,350,000, and among the separate items mentioned are two pearl bracelets, given to the Empress by Queen Victoria and worth $130,000; a pearl and diamond necklace, presented by the Czar of Russia, and worth $100,000; and Bank of France bills for $400,000.
Posted by The Court Jeweller
Labels: france , jewel history , Spain
Queen Olga's Emeralds
On this day in 1863, the Greek parliament elected a seventeen-year-old Danish prince, Wilhelm Georg, to serve as their nation's king. King George I of the Hellenes was the first king of a tumultuous and sometimes tragic dynasty in Greece. Today, we're looking at some of the grandest jewels worn by his wife, Queen Olga: her emeralds.
The queen was born Grand Duchess Olga Constantinovna of Russia. She was the daughter of Grand Duke Constantine Nikolaevich, which means that she was the granddaughter of Czar Nicholas I. Olga was only twelve when she met her future husband for the first time, and she had just turned sixteen when they married. As you'd expect, a Romanov grand duchess marrying a foreign king brought a significant trousseau with her. Among the items that Olga took with her to Greece were a cache of cabochon emeralds, some round, some shaped like drops. The stones were nestled among her other possessions -- including, heartbreakingly, her dolls -- when she arrived in her new homeland.
Labels: Greece , Russia
The Rose Ball 2015
It's that time of year again, readers: the princely family of Monaco gathered in Monte Carlo last night for the annual Rose Ball, an event that benefits the Princess Grace Foundation. Let's have a look at the sparkle on show, shall we?
Princess Charlene did not attend this year's ball -- busy taking care of the twins, I assume -- so the first lady for the evening was Princess Caroline. And she definitely dressed the part, wearing diamond bracelets and a gorgeous pair of diamond earrings with one of the sparkliest pieces from her jewelry box: her diamond fringe necklace. The night's theme was Art Deco, and you can definitely see that playing out in Caroline's jewelry and attire.
Labels: Italy , Monaco , Serbia
Saturday Sparkler: The Henckel von Donnersmarck Tiara
When you're the wife of one of the richest men in the world, it only seems fair that you should be given a truly remarkable tiara. But I'll bet even Katharina Henckel von Donnersmarck never predicted that her emerald and diamond tiara would one day be the most expensive tiara ever sold at auction.
Katharina received the tiara from her husband, Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck. The Henckel von Donnersmarcks are an old German noble family; by the end of the nineteenth century, they were the second wealthiest family in the entire country. (Second only to the Krupps — ever heard of a little gem called the Krupp diamond???)
Labels: germany , Saturday Sparkler
This Week in Royal Jewels: March 20-26
Royal tours brought out the bling this week -- be sure to vote for your favorites in the poll!
10. Queen Letizia of Spain had planned for these simple earrings to be a part of the first event of a state visit to France this week; however, the visit was cut short after a German aircraft flying from Barcelona tragically crashed in the French Alps.
Labels: denmark , Monaco , Netherlands , Spain , Sweden , united kingdom , weekly jewels
Jewel History: Rare Rubies Seen at Court (1910)
"Rare Rubies Seen at Court"
(originally appeared in the Washington Post, 27 Mar 1910)
LONDON, Mar. 26 -- At the two courts held this spring, rubies were the favorite gems, and some of the finest of these stones in England were to be seen. At the first court, Queen Alexandra wore the Cullinan diamond [1], and at the second she wore on her corsage the famous Agincourt stone, a pigeon's blood ruby which belongs to the crown of England [2; pictured below in the Imperial State Crown].
Another wonderful ruby, which makes rare appearances in public and was visible at the second court, was Lady Carew's [3] uncut stone of 133 carats, which is over an inch long. It was obtained in Persia by Lady Carew's great-uncle [4] some 50 years ago. On its four sides it carries the names and titles of the four great emperors to whom it belonged.
Labels: jewel history , united kingdom , united states
The Top Ten: Royal Aquamarines
It's no surprise that royal ladies around the world have an affection for aquamarines, the clear and bright gemstone beloved by those born in March. Here are my top ten royal aquamarine jewels -- add your list in the comments below!
10. Alexandra Feodorovna's Aquamarine Brooch
An engagement present from Nicholas II of Russia to his future wife, Alix of Hesse, this lovely brooch features a large Siberian aquamarine. He purchased the piece in St. Petersburg at Fabergé and presented it to Alix in August 1894. Today, it's in the collection at Wartski's in London.
Labels: Belgium , denmark , luxembourg , Netherlands , Russia , Spain , Sweden , The Top Ten , united kingdom
Redesign It: Queen Mary's Stomacher
While they were extremely fashionable at the turn of the twentieth century, the stomacher, a piece of jewelry that is designed to be pinned to the bodice of a gown, has long since gone out of style. Modern clothes don't really allow them to be worn, so royal examples often languish in the vaults -- or are redesigned. Above, Queen Mary wears one of several examples from her jewelry box.
Today, have a crack at the stomacher in Queen Elizabeth II's collection: the one she received as a wedding present from Queen Mary. (Here's more on the stomacher from the Royal Collection website.) She's only worn the complete piece once, though she sometimes wears the bottom section as a separate brooch. If you could reimagine this royal stomacher, what changes would you make for a modern wearer?
Labels: Redesign It , united kingdom
Swedish Royal Wedding Updates
As we draw even closer to this year's royal wedding in Sweden, the court is releasing new details about the weekend's events. Get excited -- we're going to see some major jewels this June!
The wedding will be held on the afternoon of June 13, with a reception that evening. Even though they start in the afternoon, these weddings are generally white tie, because they last long into the nighttime hours. I'm pretty confident we're looking at white tie and tiaras for this wedding, just as we saw at Victoria's and Madeleine's.
Labels: royal wedding , Sweden , swedish royal wedding
Birthday Jewels: Princess Eugenie of York
Happy 25th birthday to Princess Eugenie of York! The Queen's third granddaughter celebrates a milestone today, so we're looking at some of the jewelry she's worn out and about over the years. Don't expect major bling -- this is a princess whose jewelry tastes are a bit more delicate and minimalist than some -- although you'll note a bit of an evolution in style as the years go on...
March 2006: Wearing a tiny pendant with a bright green stone at a Marchesa party
Labels: birthday jewels , magpie of the month , united kingdom
Sundays with the Queen: The Grima Ruby Brooch
Many of the Queen's brooches are traditional pieces, inherited from generations past. But there are an increasing number of modern pieces in her collection. Today, we're looking at one of these newer brooches: a ruby and gold jewel made for her by Grima.
The brooch is both an example of design from the Queen's reign and a sentimental bauble: it was given to her in 1966 by the Duke of Edinburgh. The piece consists of rubies and diamonds set in yellow gold.
Labels: sundays with the queen , united kingdom
Saturday Sparkler: The Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg Fringe Tiara
Today's tiara, one of the flashiest fringes around, belongs to the princely family of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg. The SWBs are prominent in today's discussions about royalty mainly because the current princess, Benedikte, is the sister of both Queen Margrethe II of Denmark and the former Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. She married Prince Richard of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg in 1968, and she's the current wearer of the tiara.
The family's fringe tiara is from two generations earlier. It was made for Prince Richard's grandfather (also named Richard) by Koch in 1905. He gave the tiara to his new bride, Princess Madeleine of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Freudenberg (so many place names, this family), who bequeathed the tiara to her grandson, Prince Richard, in 1976.
Labels: denmark , germany , Saturday Sparkler
From state visits to animal shelters, royal jewelry was popping up all over the map this week!
10. The Duchess of Cambridge capped off a bejeweled week on Wednesday, wearing her new Kiki McDonough morganite drop earrings to visit the Brookhill Children's Centre. Earlier in the week, she wore her citrine drops with a golden shamrock brooch on St. Patrick's Day and debuted a new tanzanite set at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Labels: denmark , germany , Netherlands , Norway , Spain , united kingdom , weekly jewels
The Duchess of York's Rubies
For the brief period in the '80s and '90s when Sarah Ferguson was HRH The Duchess of York, her jewelry collection was a bit more extensive than it is today. Let's have a look at the set of rubies she wore during her royal tenure, shall we?
The set is said to have been a gift from the Saudi royals. It's a demi-parure of diamonds and rubies, designed in a modern style and set in yellow gold. (Unfortunately, that yellow gold setting dates the jewels a bit.) Sarah often wore the necklace and earrings with her tiara.
Labels: magpie of the month , united kingdom
State Visit Jewels: The Dutch Visit Denmark
Big, glittering state visits from monarchy to monarchy are becoming rarer and rarer these days, but we're in the midst of just such a visit! King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands arrived yesterday in Copenhagen for a visit to Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. The entire Danish royal family gathered to welcome their Dutch counterparts, and there were some major jewels on display!
Queen Margrethe chose pearls to welcome her godson, King Willem-Alexander, to Denmark.
Labels: denmark , Netherlands , state visit
St. Patrick's Day Jewels: The Duchess of Cambridge
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge took part in the annual distribution of shamrocks to the Irish Guards today, and Kate wore a piece of extremely appropriate heirloom jewelry.
The golden shamrock brooch that Kate pinned to her coat has a tiny emerald set in its center. It's also been worn in the past by the Queen Mother and Princess Anne.
Labels: united kingdom
Jewel History: Dublin Crown Jewel Case (1912)
"Dublin Crown Jewel Case"
(originally appeared in the New York Times on 24 Nov 1912)
London, Nov. 7 -- The Scotland Yard authorities, acting in conjunction with the police abroad, have caused the arrest of Francis Richard Shackleton, the brother of Sir Ernest Shackleton, the famous antarctic explorer. The warrant was issued some time ago at the instigation of Sir Charles Mathews, the public prosecutor, and, although it concerns the bankruptcy proceedings in the case of Lord Ronald Sutherland Gower, and Mr. Shackleton's management of the latter's estate, it is said at Scotland Yard that his examination is likely to shed light on the mysterious disappearance of the Dublin Castle crown jewels [1], which created so much excitement five years ago. Ever since the spring of 1908, Mr. Shackleton has been on the continent under surveillance of Scotland Yard.
It will be recalled that in October 1907, when preparations were being made to invest Lord Castletown as a Knight of St. Patrick [2], it was discovered that the regalia of the order was missing. The jewels have an intrinsic value of $250,000, but their sentimental value was incalculable.
Sir Arthur Vicars (source)
They were kept in the safe at the castle, in the office of Sir Arthur Vicars [3] as Master at Arms. This safe was at the right of the entrance to his private quarters, and the room was usually occupied in the daytime by two clerks and carefully locked at night. For no particular reason, except possibly due to the fact that it contained an antiquated safe locked with a complicated and large key, the apartment was known as the "strong room."
Labels: chivalric orders , Ireland , jewel history , united kingdom
Commemoration Service Jewels
The senior British royals gathered en masse on Friday at St. Paul's Cathedral in London to commemorate the British troops who served in Afghanistan. Let's have a look at the jewelry they chose for the day, shall we?
The Queen selected a brooch that is among the more historical pieces in the royal collection. It's Queen Victoria's diamond and pearl brooch, one of the pieces that she designated as an heirloom of the crown when she died in 1901. HM wore the brooch with her usual daytime pearl necklace and earrings.
Sundays with the Queen: The George VI Sapphires
One of my favorite suits of HM's jewelry is her lovely antique demi-parure of diamonds and sapphires. Let's have a look at this sentimental set, shall we?
The Queen received the sapphires from her father as a wedding present in 1947, hence the set's usual name. You'll also sometimes see these called the "Victorian" sapphires -- which makes sense, because they're believed to have been made during the middle of the nineteenth century. (Leslie Field, for example, dates them to 1850.)
Saturday Sparkler: The King Edward VII Ruby Tiara
Like so many of the Swedish royal family's jewels, their ruby tiara came to the Bernadottes in 1905 when Princess Margaret of Connaught married Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden. The tiara was a wedding present from Margaret's uncle and aunt, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra of the United Kingdom.
Margaret of Connaught, ca. 1914 (source)
Unfortunately, Margaret's story has a tragic end — she never got to be queen of Sweden, as she died in 1920 of an infection after having operation. Her tiaras were dispersed between her children. Today, some are still with the Swedish royals, while others followed Margaret's daughter, Ingrid, to Denmark. This particular tiara was inherited by Prince Sigvard, Margaret's second son. Sigvard, who was stripped of his royal title when he married a commoner, sold the tiara; but conveniently, the buyer was Sigvard's father, Gustaf VI Adolf.
Labels: Saturday Sparkler , Sweden , united kingdom
Princess Beatrice Celebrates McQueen
This royal appearance came a bit too late to be added to the weekly jewel post, but when a Yorkie appears in gala mode, it's definitely worth acknowledging!
Princess Beatrice attended the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Fashion Gala at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London last night. She wore a distinctive cuff bracelet on her left wrist.
This Week in Royal Jewels: March 6-12
This week's royal jewelry includes a load of brooches, a passel of earrings, and one very interesting beaded demi-parure. Be sure to vote for your favorites!
10. The Duchess of Cambridge wore a familiar pair of earrings -- her Annoushka pearl drops with her Kiki McDonough hoops -- to Margate on Wednesday, but earlier in the week, she also debuted a new pair of Kiki McDonough morganite drops.
Labels: Belgium , Jordan , Morocco , Netherlands , Spain , Sweden , united kingdom , weekly jewels
Hollywood Royalty: Joan Collins Meets the Queen
Dame Joan Collins, the actress who will play the queen consort's mother on E!'s upcoming drama series, The Royals, meets Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2012
Labels: hollywood royalty , united kingdom
Costume Jewels: Trailer for E!'s The Royals
If you've been watching E! during red carpet events this season, you've probably seen a trailer or two for their upcoming new scripted series, The Royals. The show is a soap-opera take on a fictional British royal family, starring Elizabeth Hurley and the newly-damed Joan Collins. It promises to be equal parts ridiculous and entertaining -- and yeah, I'll be live-tweeting it whenever possible. Today, let's have a look at some of the jewelry shown in the show's trailer, shall we?
The main character of the show is Elizabeth Hurley's Queen Helena, consort to King Simon. She has clearly been confabbing with her European counterparts, Mathilde and Maxima, regarding Very Big Earrings.
Labels: costume jewels
The York Diamond Demi-Parure
Another new month = another new Magpie of the Month at The Court Jeweller! To celebrate Princess Eugenie's upcoming birthday, we're going to be peeking into the jewelry boxes of the York women this March. Today, we're starting off with one of their nicest sets of jewelry: the diamond demi-parure that belongs to Sarah, Duchess of York.
In 1986, Sarah Ferguson married the Queen's second son, Prince Andrew. As a wedding present, she and Prince Philip purchased a tiara for their new daughter-in-law from Garrard. But that wasn't their only gift. They also bought a diamond demi-parure of jewels in a modern floral design from Garrard. The set consists of a necklace, a bracelet, and a pair of earrings. The set was valued at around $500,000.
Commonwealth Day Service Jewels
The Big Six of the Windsor family -- the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge -- gathered at Westminster Abbey yesterday for the annual Commonwealth Day service. The royal ladies didn't disappoint, bringing out gorgeous familiar pieces and a bit of new bling, too.
The Queen wore her usual daytime staples: a three-stranded pearl necklace, pearl stud earrings, and a brooch. This time, she chose her round gold brooch with a delicate floral pattern, a piece she's been wearing since the Diamond Jubilee.
Joséphine's Jewels: Myths and Legends
Joséphine de Beauharnais (source)
Two hundred nineteen years ago today, Joséphine de Beauharnais, the Caribbean-born widow of a French aristocrat, married Napoléon Bonaparte, the French military commander who would one day become the country's emperor. Joséphine wore a number of gorgeous pieces of jewelry in her lifetime; her descendants, who have married into numerous royal families, have continued her bejeweled legacy.
But how many of the pieces of jewelry said to have come from Joséphine's collection were really worn by the empress? Today, let's take a look at seven pieces often linked to Joséphine -- and we'll discuss whether or not their imperial provenance is genuine.
The Cameo Parure
Current Owner: Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden
Did it belong to Joséphine? Very likely
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, the nation's reigning monarch, is a direct descendant of Empress Joséphine through her son, the Duke of Leuchtenberg. Numerous pieces of the family's jewelry are said to have come from Joséphine's collections. One set, the family's parure of cameo jewels, is often specifically said to have been worn by Joséphine. The set depicts scenes from the myth of Cupid and Psyche, and the tiara is often worn by Bernadotte brides on their wedding day.
Made in the first decade of the nineteenth century by Marie-Étienne Nitot, Napoléon's court jeweler, the set is said to have been made for Joséphine before her divorce in 1810. There are no portraits of Joséphine wearing the cameos. But her daughter, Hortense, was painted in the cameo tiara in 1812. Either the cameos were made for Hortense -- and as she was briefly Queen of Holland, she had some major jewelry -- or they were made for Joséphine, who then gave them to her daughter. Furthermore, Vincent Meylan has argued that Joséphine merely loaned the cameos to Hortense, and that they were later inherited by her son, the Duke of Leuchtenberg.
Labels: france , germany , Norway , Sweden
Sundays with the Queen: The Queen's Flower Basket Brooch
Among the Queen's enormous collection of brooches, there's a number of pieces that have serious sentimental value. One of these is a brooch in the shape of a basket of flowers. It's been in her jewelry box for almost 70 years.
The flower basket brooch -- which Leslie Field notes is an example of what is sometimes called a "giardinetti," or "little garden" -- was given to the Queen in 1948 by her parents. It was a present to mark the birth of her first child, Prince Charles, who also happened to be a future heir to the throne.
Vintage Royals: Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester
The Lady Alice Montagu Douglas Scott, photographed ca. 1927, almost a decade before she married the Duke of Gloucester, son of King George V and Queen Mary
Labels: united kingdom , vintage royals
Saturday Sparkler: The Iveagh Tiara
When tiara lovers today hear the phrase "wedding gift to Queen Mary," you can almost bet that their thoughts turn quickly to one of her most famous sparklers, the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara. But that wasn't the only tiara that Mary was given to celebrate her marriage to the future King George V — today's sparkler, the Iveagh Tiara, was also included in her nuptial jewelry haul.
The tiara takes its name from the couple who gave it to Mary: Lord and Lady Iveagh, Irish aristocrats who would eventually become an earl and a countess. The Iveaghs were members of the famed Guinness family, and the tiara's name is pronounced like their Irish title: either as "eye-vee," like the plant, or "eye-vah." The Iveaghs' gift was well-used by the new princess. Unusually, Mary wore this tiara throughout her lifetime without making any radical changes to its form — a rarity for a piece owned by a queen who loved to experiment with her jewels.
Labels: Saturday Sparkler , united kingdom
This Week in Royal Jewels: February 27-March 5
February 27-March 5, 2015
So much glitter this week! Weigh in on your favorite jewels in this week's poll...
10. Nestled among the buttons on her dress, Queen Elizabeth II debuted the diamond horseshoe brooch given to her by the International Equestrian Foundation with their lifetime achievement award.
Labels: Belgium , Netherlands , Spain , Sweden , united kingdom , weekly jewels
Tiara Timeline: The Stuart Tiara
1677: In November, a royal marriage takes place at St. James's Palace between a pair of cousins who both have close claims to the English throne. The groom, William, is the Prince of Orange; he's the son of the late Princess Royal, and therefore the nephew of King Charles II. The bride, Mary, is the king's niece; she's the daughter of the Duke of York. The marriage is a strategic alliance: Mary is second in line to the throne, while William is fourth. After the wedding, the couple leaves England, settling in The Hague.
At some point after their marriage, William and Mary purchase a large, uncut diamond. They have it cut in Amsterdam, and the resulting rose-cut diamond, which weighs nearly forty carats, is set in a brooch. It becomes known as the Stuart diamond.
Labels: Netherlands , tiara timeline , united kingdom
State Visit Jewels: Swedes Visit Finland
Yet another state visit also happened this week -- when it rains royal jewels, it pours, you know? King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden have been in Finland. Here's a look at Silvia's jewelry during the events...
Queen Silvia wore her butterfly brooch for the arrival at Finland's presidential palace. King Carl XVI Gustaf is wearing the sash of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.
Labels: state visit , Sweden
State Visit from Mexico: State Banquet
Buckingham Palace was a glittering wonderland at last night's state banquet in honor of the president of Mexico. Here's a look at the jewels on display...
The Queen donned a tiara that she'd previously worn during a state visit to Mexico: the diamond kokoshnik tiara that belonged to Queen Alexandra. She paired it with her modern diamond fringe necklace and the collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle.
Labels: state visit , united kingdom
State Visit from Mexico: Welcome Ceremony
The bands are massed, the carriages are polished, and the table is set: the Brits are officially welcoming the President and First Lady of Mexico to London. Let's have a look at the jewelry worn during this morning's welcome ceremony, shall we?
To greet her fellow head of state, the Queen wore her usual daytime pearls with the Palm Leaf Brooch, a paisley-shaped diamond piece that was made for the Queen Mother by Cartier in 1938.
The Best Royal Jewels of 2019: #5 (Queen Victoria's Tiara on Display)
Tiara Troubles: Meghan's Uncertain Royal Jewel Future
The Duchess of Cambridge's Royal Jewels
The Williamson Pink Diamond Brooch
Princess Grace's Diamond Tiara
© 2014-2019 The Court Jeweller
Content may not be reproduced without permission.

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


With the understanding that a lot of companies and individuals do not need and/or cannot afford full time technical support, T-Solve seeks to bring reasonably priced support and services to everyone in the quantity that they need it.
High quality customer service and attention to detail are an essential part of what T-Solve offers. Each client receives a dedicated account manager who provides a single point of contact for all billing and technical issues. T-Solve constantly pursues the goal of keeping each and every client completely satisfied.
T-Solve, LLC was founded in May, 2004 by Dave Messman. Dave envisions an information technology firm that specifically targets the unique needs of small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and residences.


text:
Bodyline, The Economy And A Republic: Wayne Swan Joins The Dots
The Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer, Wayne Swan, has released an Australia Day article that draws a series of connections between the 1930s Bodyline cricket series, the contemporary economy and a future republic.
Swan remembers Bodyline as typifying Australian resistance to English imperial superiority. He sees Australia defending "fair play" and playing "within both the letter and the spirit of the rules". Australia's code, says Swan, is "not a gentleman's code" but "a democratic code".
Linking Bodyline with the 1930s Depression, Swan says "Australians didn't cause that Depression and to a very great extent we were powerless to tackle it..because we lacked full economic sovereignty".
Swan says Bodyline and the Great Depression "helped awaken a democratic and egalitarian assertion of Australian national sovereignty that still serves us well on Australia Day 2013."
Despite the fact that the Rudd and Gillard governments have done nothing over the past five years to promote constitutional change, Swan says reflection on Bodyline and the Depression "will eventually" have the legacy of "hastening the approach of an Australian republic".
Swan's argument is similar in style to his musings last year on Bruce Springsteen's opposition to economic privilege. In his John Button Oration, Swan sought to emphasise democratic and egalitarian values at the heart of the Labor government's value system.
Swan's article today is an attempt to add to the over-arching story the government has been developing as the federal election draws near.
Text of an article released by the Treasurer, Wayne Swan.
Forged in Fair Play – 80 Years on From Bodyline
It has been another eventful Australian summer, marked by bushfires that have once again tested some of our nation's most important values: our capacity to stick together in a crisis, help out those who need help, display coolness, competence and courage under pressure.
In a time of transition, with our nation on the cusp of the Asian Century, our values are the most treasured commodities we possess, ones which will always endure. So as we celebrate this Australia Day, it is worth reflecting on the origins and nature of Australia's national values.
There's no one source of our national character. It comes from our indigenous heritage, from the struggles of the convicts and early settlers, the Federation period with its conflicts and mateship, and of course our nation's experiences on the battlefields of war. [Read more…]
Filed Under: 2013 Federal Election, A.L.P., Australia, Economy, Gillard, Republic, Sport Tagged With: 3AW, Australia Day, Bodyline, democratic values, depression, egalitarian, republic, sovereignty, Tom Elliott, Wayne Swan
Scott Morrison: Australia, The Land Of Our Adoption
The Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Scott Morrison, has delivered a speech on immigration and multiculturalism in which he depicts Australia as a nation of "adopted children" and calls for Australians to honour their national inheritance.
The speech was delivered at the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies, Kings College, London.
Morrison argues that Australia's nationalism "is divorced from ethnicity, race and religion, disarming what is often a volatile and potentially negative combination".
He says the "traditions, values and ethnic culture" of immigrants to Australia "are part of the process of transition from our old lands, culture and ways of life to the new that has been part of the national and cultural journey of Australians for centuries. It is an iterative process, taking place over a lifetime and generations, as we exchange and adapt the old for the new, bringing what's best, leaving the rest and embracing over time a new national identity".
Morrison points to Henry Parkes, Robert Lowe and WC Wentworth as examples of the inheritors of a "modern liberal democratic immigration nation" becoming its stewards.
The Howard government reoriented multiculturalism, says Morrison. It sought "to bring a greater focus on what communities had in common as Australians", adopting a policy that "deliberately set out to explicitly recognize the supremacy of Australian values, the primacy of the English language, respect for existing institutions and adherence to the rule of law". [Read more…]
Filed Under: Australia, Immigration, Liberal Party, Multiculturalism, Political History Tagged With: Australia Day, citizenship, Henry Parkes, identity, multiculturalism, Robert Lowe, Scott Morrison, WC Wentworth
Kevin Rudd Praises Spirit of 'Fair Go' And 'Can Do' In Speech To Australian Of The Year Nominees
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has praised Australian of the Year nominees, at a morning tea at The Lodge, in Canberra.
Rudd said the Australian story was summed up in two expressions: "I've summarised it as the spirit of the 'can do'. That is, Australians who look at a problem and say to themselves 'I can fix that', and they go about fixing it.
"And then there's equally the great Australian spirit of the 'fair go'. That is, when I see my brother or my sister in need, then they deserve a fair go and my job is to go out there and do what I can to give that to them." [Read more…]
Filed Under: Audio, Australia, Rudd Tagged With: Australia Day, Australian of the Year
Kevin Rudd's Australia Day Speech
This is Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's speech to an Australia Day reception in Sydney.
Rudd talked of his family's origins and praised Australian qualities of practicality, the fair go and volunteering. [Read more…]
Filed Under: A.L.P., Audio, Australia, Rudd Tagged With: Australia Day
Mark Latham: A Big Country – Australia's National Identity
This is the text of a speech delivered by the Leader of the Opposition, Mark Latham, to The Global Foundation, in Sydney.
Text of speech by Mark Latham to The Global Foundation.
I have always believed in Australia as a big country – big in size, big in spirit, big in its egalitarian ways. These are the values that will guide a future Labor Government. Always reaching out to our fellow citizens. Always trying to build a more cohesive and just society. Always standing up for Australian independence and Australian sovereignty.
Already we have released a wad of policy aimed at achieving these social goals. Our Read Aloud program for early childhood development. Our Aim Higher policy for TAFE and university access. Our plan to save bulk billing and establish a national dental program. And to help parents balance their work and family commitments, Labor's Baby Care Payment. [Read more…]
Filed Under: A.L.P., Australia, Equality, Multiculturalism Tagged With: egalitarianism, Equality, identity, Mark Latham, mateship, multiculturalism, political values, sovereignty
Tetchy Howard Defends Choice Of Waugh As Australian Of The Year
Prime Minister has given a tetchy doorstop interview about whether too many sportspeople were being chosen as Australian of the Year.
It followed the announcement that the retired cricketer, Steve Waugh, had been chosen as Australian of the Year. [Read more…]
Filed Under: Audio, Australia, Howard Tagged With: Australian of the Year, Steve Waugh
Australia's Latest Population Figures
These are the latest population figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
The percentage increase since the last census is shown in brackets.
Australia: 19,727,476 (1.3)
NSW: 6,657,351 (1.0)
Victoria: 4,888,234 (1.4)
Queensland: 3,729,028 (2.3)
Western Australia: 1,934,494 (1.4)
South Australia: 1,522,456 (0.6)
Tasmania: 473,365 (0.4)
ACT: 322,234 (0.8)
Northern Territory: 197,724 (-0.1)
Other Territories: 2,590 (0.2)
Filed Under: Australia Tagged With: ABS, Population
Glenn Stevens Alexander Downer Christopher Pyne Andrew Peacock Chris Bowen Tony Abbott financial crisis Kevin Rudd leadership State of the Union Steve Bracks 9/11 Scott Morrison Paul Keating first speech Bob Hawke Peter Hollingworth vic1999 Peter Cosgrove Barack Obama Warren Truss National Press Club Budget Kim Beazley Peter Beattie Christine Milne Joe Hockey asylum seekers Bill Clinton Monica Lewinsky Eric Abetz Peter Slipper Julia Gillard resignation editorial House Managers A.L.P. Bob Brown RBA Tony Blair Pauline Hanson Adam Bandt Wayne Swan Simon Crean Robert Menzies climate change terrorism John Hewson Bill Shorten Malcolm Turnbull Penny Wong GST Tony Windsor George Brandis Senate Tanya Plibersek Clive Palmer Campbell Newman Denis Napthine Liberal Party AEC Jenny Macklin Malcolm Fraser Gough Whitlam Anthony Albanese interest rates John McCain Julie Bishop Jeff Kennett Stephen Conroy Laurie Oakes George W Bush Robert Hill 2013 Federal Election John Howard carbon tax Mark Latham NPC Iraq Peter Costello


text:
WHY ALKALOID'S 'LIQUID ANATOMY' IS ONE OF 2018'S MOST IMPRESSIVE RELEASES.
Posted on October 14, 2018 by Oran
German death metal supergroup Alkaloid – featuring past and present members of Necrophagist, Obscura, Dark Fortress and Blotted Science – during the summer of 2018 released their second album 'Liquid Anatomy' – to, surprisingly, modest international notice.
Conceived as the brain-child of drummer Hannes Grossman (Blotted Science, Hate Eternal, Eternitys End, ex-Necrophagist, among more), after departing Bavarian progressive-death metal band Obscura, teamed up with guitarist Christian Muenzer (Eternitys End, ex-Necrophagist, ex-Hatred, ex-Obscura), second guitarist Danny Tunker (Abhorrent, ex-Aborted, ex-Prostitute Disfigurement, ex-Spawn of Possession) and bassist Linus Klausenitzer (Fallacy, Noneuclid, Obscura, among others), before approaching their third guitarist, vocalist and lyricist Florian 'Morean' Magnus Maier (Dark Fortress, Noneuclid) in 2014 to bring to life a unique blend of brutal, and at times sinisterly sweet and uncomfortably disturbing, progressive death metal with lyrics based on science, physics and magic.
Grossman offered Maier 'the musical freedom to write the guitar parts, lyrics, and vocals, however, he pleased', which in turn, as Morean admitted, "made it impossible to say no to".
With scarce yet positive reviews springing up online and in alternative magazines for the band's debut album "The Malkrith Grimoire", Alkaloid brought to life an exciting blend of impressionable death metal that did not fear experimentation. So, how did the band's May 2018 release of the new album "Liquid Anatomy" hold up musically?
In fact; really, really well. And unfortunately, it seems to have fallen on deaf ears.
The single "Azagthoth" was released in early spring as a teaser of what was expected of the album, the song produced an extremely sinister, dark sounding bassline and drums (with the intro sounding suspiciously middle-eastern), some chaotic guitar, an incredibly catchy, monstrous opening riff and melodies, on top of multitudes of vocal harmonies.
You were warned that these guys were not afraid to experiment – and despite any eyebrows raised given the contrasts of the musical description, it works amazingly well.
The album opens with the casual 'Kernal Panic', falsely leading someone diving in blind to believe it may a light rock album – a very distinctive hat tip to 'Owner of a Lonely Heart' by Yesis the first major introduction (some detective work leads to believe this was a direct tribute from Morean, as in the Dutch documentary "Metalgast in het Concertgebouw" or "Metal Guy in a Concert Hall" Morean explains that this famous riff was what made him want to pick up a guitar in the first place.
It doesn't take long for the song to switch major direction, quickly introducing the listener to the furious epitome of Alkaloid – fast paced riffs, brutal vocals and blast beats with strange signature shifts and transitions in feeling.
As any progressive death metal band goes, there is to be expected a lot of changes between pace, theme, tone, and signature within the songs. Expect this a LOT with Alkaloid, as each song has its own little miniature journey between melodies – but it's WORKS.
Generally speaking, the conception is that a third guitarist is slightly overkilled in songs without the right communication between musicians, but these guys appear to have played their part equally, fairly and listened to each other in regards to contribution within the composition.
Elements of each song pay subtle tribute to each member more popular and well-known bands of past and present; whether it be intentional or just a natural flow. Morean's vocal range is a huge highlight when it comes to this release, easily switching between clean vocals and savage growls with interesting structures and melody.
A quirky, interesting and musically challenging release giving the listener a huge variety of styles of progressive rock and metal. Since the album's release in early summer, it seems to have somehow slipped between the cracks in the spotlight of new metal records – which is unfortunate, since Alkaloid have released one hell of a truly impressive album with Liquid Anatomy.
One would hope any future releases bring more exposure and a motive for curious listeners to check out older albums in the future – it would be a shame for both the albums to be left behind and forgotten about given how many fantastic ideas and musicianship went into them. 5/5
For fans of Necrophagist, Obscura, Cynic, Yes, Mike Patton, Noneuclid.
Norrie Kivlehan


The Dexter R12B 07050 ceramic sharpener measures 161⁄2 inches long with a 12-inch steel and 41⁄2-inch handle. It has a polypropylene handle that is easy to clean and slip resistant. There is a protective guard to shield fingers from blades. A swivel ring enables the sharpener to be stored on racks or hooks. The sharpener uses a ceramic end to restore the sharp edges of knives.
"I would definitely buy this product again. Very good quality ceramics on it I like it very much"


Let us centre in conscious being. We are conscious beings. Let us stay centered in that awareness of conscious 'being', keeping that space clear as much as we can. That is the centre of your existence; 'conscious being'.


Description Present physical characteristics of being, objects etc.
Instruction Meant to influence the reader's behaviours by advising him/her.
Argumentation Express an opinion, deals with controversial matters.
Narration A text that relates actions and events in a temporal order.
Exposition Based on the explanation analysis of complex facts.
In the objective description, the language used presents physical objects in a way that anyone would see them, using spatial order, colour, etc. A kind of objective description would be a police report in which one describes an objective exactly the way it is, without the use of emotion or opinion.
The impressionistic description, however, relies on senses to paint a picture for the reader. Sensual impressions tend to employ the use of metaphor and figurative languages to bring an object to "live" rather than relying on the real and actual, as the objective description does. Impressionistic description relies on sight, sound, smell, taste and touch and therefore reflects the emotion and opinion of the writer.
An often used kind of description is the characterization of people. Characterization is a way of presenting a person / character in a fictional Text. The next table shows, that there are two different kinds of characterisations. The explicit and the implicit one.
If the reader or the audience is told about the character's traits directly by the author, another character, or the character her/himself, we speak of explicit characterisation.
Wenn der Leser oder das Publikum direkt von dem Autor, von einem anderen Charakter oder von dem Charakter selbst über die Charaktereigenschaften informiert wird, spricht man von einer explizieten Charakterisierung.
If the reader or audience is excepted to find out about the character's traits indirectly through what the character says and does, we speak of implicit characterization.
Wenn der Leser oder das Publikum die Informationen über die Charaktereigenschaften indirekt anhand dessen, was der Charakter sagt oder tut herausfinden muss, spricht man von einer implizieten Charakterisierung.
When you start to write a charactization of a person you can use the following system.
What do other think of him/her? Why?
How do others behave towards him/her?
How does he/she react to problems?
The following tables contain some vocabulary you can use when you describe a person.


text:
Home > Turkish Journal of Botany > Vol. 41 (2017) > No. 6
Turkish Journal of Botany
Taxonomic position of Abies equi-trojani on the basis of needlecharacters by comparison with different fir species
ANNA KATARZYNA JASINSKA
KATARZYNA SEKIEWICZ
TOLGA OK
ANGEL ROMO
ADAM BORATYNSKI
KRYSTYNA BORATYNSKA
10.3906/bot-1612-1
The needles from 25 trees of Abies equi-trojani from Kazdağı (Mount Ida) were compared with those from four populations of A. alba, two of A. cephalonica, and three of each of A. xborisii-regis, A. bornmuelleriana, and A. nordmanniana, each represented by 29-31 individuals. Thirty-nine morphological and anatomical needle characters (26 main and 13 estimated ones) were examined biometrically to verify the systematic position of A. equi-trojani. To evaluate the relationships among taxa, Student's t-test for independent samples, the Mann-Whitney U test, and discrimination and clustering analyses were applied. The differences between taxa were statistically significant for several characters, but the data ranges generally overlapped between species. Morphological and anatomical characters of the needle allowed to distinguish between A. equi-trojani, A. alba, A. cephalonica, A. xborisii-regis, A. bornmuelleriana, and A. nordmanniana when used together, but no single character applied separately could distinguish between species. A close relationship of A. equi-trojani to A. bornmuelleriana and to A. nordmanniana detected based on the needle characters supported the infraspecific systematic position of these three taxa.
JASINSKA, ANNA KATARZYNA; SEKIEWICZ, KATARZYNA; OK, TOLGA; ROMO, ANGEL; BORATYNSKI, ADAM; and BORATYNSKA, KRYSTYNA (2017) "Taxonomic position of Abies equi-trojani on the basis of needlecharacters by comparison with different fir species," Turkish Journal of Botany: Vol. 41: No. 6, Article 9. https://doi.org/10.3906/bot-1612-1
Available at: https://journals.tubitak.gov.tr/botany/vol41/iss6/9
Botany Commons
All Issues Vol. 46, No. 6 Vol. 46, No. 5 Vol. 46, No. 4 Vol. 46, No. 3 Vol. 46, No. 2 Vol. 46, No. 1 Vol. 45, No. SI-2 Vol. 45, No. SI-1 Vol. 45, No. 6 Vol. 45, No. 5 Vol. 45, No. 4 Vol. 45, No. 3 Vol. 45, No. 2 Vol. 45, No. 1 Vol. 44, No. 6 Vol. 44, No. 5 Vol. 44, No. 4 Vol. 44, No. 3 Vol. 44, No. 2 Vol. 44, No. 1 Vol. 43, No. 6 Vol. 43, No. 5 Vol. 43, No. 4 Vol. 43, No. 3 Vol. 43, No. 2 Vol. 43, No. 1 Vol. 42, No. 6 Vol. 42, No. 5 Vol. 42, No. 4 Vol. 42, No. 3 Vol. 42, No. 2 Vol. 42, No. 1 Vol. 41, No. 6 Vol. 41, No. 5 Vol. 41, No. 4 Vol. 41, No. 3 Vol. 41, No. 2 Vol. 41, No. 1 Vol. 40, No. 6 Vol. 40, No. 5 Vol. 40, No. 4 Vol. 40, No. 3 Vol. 40, No. 2 Vol. 40, No. 1 Vol. 39, No. 6 Vol. 39, No. 5 Vol. 39, No. 4 Vol. 39, No. 3 Vol. 39, No. 2 Vol. 39, No. 1 Vol. 38, No. 6 Vol. 38, No. 5 Vol. 38, No. 4 Vol. 38, No. 3 Vol. 38, No. 2 Vol. 38, No. 1 Vol. 37, No. 6 Vol. 37, No. 5 Vol. 37, No. 4 Vol. 37, No. 3 Vol. 37, No. 2 Vol. 37, No. 1 Vol. 36, No. 6 Vol. 36, No. 5 Vol. 36, No. 4 Vol. 36, No. 3 Vol. 36, No. 2 Vol. 36, No. 1 Vol. 35, No. 6 Vol. 35, No. 5 Vol. 35, No. 4 Vol. 35, No. 3 Vol. 35, No. 2 Vol. 35, No. 1 Vol. 34, No. 6 Vol. 34, No. 5 Vol. 34, No. 4 Vol. 34, No. 3 Vol. 34, No. 2 Vol. 34, No. 1 Vol. 33, No. 6 Vol. 33, No. 5 Vol. 33, No. 4 Vol. 33, No. 3 Vol. 33, No. 2 Vol. 33, No. 1 Vol. 32, No. 6 Vol. 32, No. 5 Vol. 32, No. 4 Vol. 32, No. 3 Vol. 32, No. 2 Vol. 32, No. 1 Vol. 31, No. 6 Vol. 31, No. 5 Vol. 31, No. 4 Vol. 31, No. 3 Vol. 31, No. 2 Vol. 31, No. 1 Vol. 30, No. 6 Vol. 30, No. 5 Vol. 30, No. 4 Vol. 30, No. 3 Vol. 30, No. 2 Vol. 30, No. 1 Vol. 29, No. 6 Vol. 29, No. 5 Vol. 29, No. 4 Vol. 29, No. 3 Vol. 29, No. 2 Vol. 29, No. 1 Vol. 28, No. 6 Vol. 28, No. 5 Vol. 28, No. 4 Vol. 28, No. 3 Vol. 28, No. 1-2 Vol. 27, No. 6 Vol. 27, No. 5 Vol. 27, No. 4 Vol. 27, No. 3 Vol. 27, No. 2 Vol. 27, No. 1 Vol. 26, No. 6 Vol. 26, No. 5 Vol. 26, No. 4 Vol. 26, No. 3 Vol. 26, No. 2 Vol. 26, No. 1 Vol. 25, No. 6 Vol. 25, No. 5 Vol. 25, No. 4 Vol. 25, No. 3 Vol. 25, No. 2 Vol. 25, No. 1 Vol. 24, No. 6 Vol. 24, No. 5 Vol. 24, No. 4 Vol. 24, No. 3 Vol. 24, No. 2 Vol. 24, No. 1 Vol. 23, No. 6 Vol. 23, No. 5 Vol. 23, No. 4 Vol. 23, No. 3 Vol. 23, No. 2 Vol. 23, No. 1 Vol. 22, No. 6 Vol. 22, No. 5 Vol. 22, No. 4 Vol. 22, No. 3 Vol. 22, No. 2 Vol. 22, No. 1 Vol. 21, No. 6 Vol. 21, No. 5 Vol. 21, No. 4 Vol. 21, No. 3 Vol. 21, No. 2 Vol. 21, No. 1 Vol. 20, No. 6 Vol. 20, No. 5 Vol. 20, No. 4 Vol. 20, No. 3 Vol. 20, No. 2 Vol. 20, No. 1


text:
Tottenham must be tempted to cash in on Kane, says ex-Spur
Harry Kane Source: Getty Images
Footballer turned financier Ramon Vega thinks Tottenham must be tempted to cash in on Harry Kane and believes the England captain could slap in a transfer request if Spurs cannot match his ambition.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has been assured by chairman Daniel Levy that he will not have to sell skipper Kane or any other stars this summer.
That is despite the London club taking out a £175 million loan from the Bank of England amid the coronavirus pandemic, which led to concerts and sporting events at their £1 billion stadium being cancelled.
Spurs also have huge loan repayments to fork out for the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and missed out on the windfall that Champions League qualification brings.
Manchester United have long since been linked with a move for prolific striker Kane and Vega – who has forged a successful career in asset management since hanging up his boots - believes Levy must be giving some thought to brokering a deal for his prized asset.
The former Spurs defender told Stats Perform News: "Temptation is always there. When a guy is in demand and someone is prepared to pay that top dollar, then to be frank, it's business.
"Then with that kind of money you might have three or four players you can buy. I think Harry Kane would command top dollars and with that money you can bring in maybe a few top players.
"It's also a question of does Harry Kane want to go or not? From my point of view, he's a Spurs boy, he came through the ranks.
"But at the same time he wants to win some trophies, you don't want to go for 20 years playing for Spurs and not winning anything. You come to a stage where you think 'I need to go and win some trophies and I can always come back afterwards'.
"A lack of Champions League football will also undoubtedly be a factor for Kane. I think this will be one of the crucial parts of next season; if he sees the club are not challenging for the title or even top four, he might think he'll have to leave, possibly halfway through the season if he thinks they are not going anywhere."
Shrewd former Switzerland centre-back Vega knows Spurs cannot be reckless in the transfer market, but warned there is a danger they will "decline further" if they do not invest.
He added: "Next season I think is a very crucial season for Mourinho.
"If Spurs want to play with the big boys, they need to start investing or acting like big boys.
"Saying that, in their defence, the club has been managed well financially in the past and cautiously. That shows you can be close to a successful club but also managing finances well, they got to the Champions League final last year and have not really invested much in the last few years.
"They could have won the league the year Leicester won it and then they get to a Champions League final but have since declined, because they did not invest. If they don't invest again, they could decline even more."
Crisis for Zidane after Real Madrid's 'disgrace'
Sepp Blatter spent week in induced coma


text:
Howard, Here We Come!
By Sterling M. Bland, Crimson Opinion Writer
Sterling Bland '23, a Crimson Editorial editor, is a joint concentrator in Sociology and African and African American Studies in Quincy House.
In August of 1933, a 65-year-old, heavy-hearted W.E.B. Du Bois, Class of 1890, founder and editor of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People's magazine, "the Crisis," published an article titled "The Negro College." In it, Du Bois expressed a radical commitment to exclusively-Black education in the face of Jim Crow, a fierce declaration that would get him into a lot of trouble, both with his readers and the NAACP's leadership.
In fact, the following summer, the conflict would lead to his resignation.
Du Bois begins the essay by criticizing Black educators who insist that a Black college is "nothing more and nothing less than a university." No, Du Bois, writes. Stop assimilating. They are Black universities. For Du Bois, to advocate against race-consciousness in historically Black institutions of learning naively assumed an inevitable racial progress in the Jim Crow Era. Instead, America needed these colleges to prepare Black students for the real world, such that they could learn "exactly how and where…to establish a reasonable Life in the United States."
Du Bois' readers correctly understood him to be advocating for segregation. At this point in his life, he had begun to cope with racism's permanence in the industrial system. Du Bois had his share of education, graduating from Fisk University in 1888, earning a second bachelor's from Harvard in 1890, and five years later, in 1895, becoming the first African American to receive a PhD from Harvard. He spent the majority of his adult life fighting for integration through both academia and journalism, trying to convince whites that Blacks were worthy of their support. And still, it seemed like segregation in the educational system was only solidifying.
The only viable alternative was to pivot inwards. Black people, through "voluntary determined cooperative effort," would have to establish their own Black institutions in their own communities. With great time and effort, they would fight their way back into a diverse American public sphere.
Du Bois' dreary vision of racial separation in 1933 is darkly prophetic, perhaps. It is the world Students for Fair Admissions wants.
This October, the Supreme Court took up Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College, a landmark case challenging Harvard's race-conscious admissions. Using the classic white supremacist move — pitting minorities against one another — SFFA asserts that Harvard's race-conscious admissions "penalizes Asian Americans" for the undue benefit of African American and Latinx applicants. Such a conniving conservative argument ("race-conscious admissions are reverse racism!") is just another instance of white supremacy wagging its unwieldy head, calling discriminatory a measure designed to correct the discrimination that white supremacists themselves have perpetuated.
If affirmative action is overturned, Harvard's percentage of Black and Latinx students may shrink into non-existence, particularly impacting Generational African Americans, who are already estimated to be severely underrepresented at the University. Institutional bias will go unchecked and the admissions office's preference for legacy students will only strengthen. Harvard admissions, the so-called colorblind institution SFFA dreams of, will increasingly shatter the dreams of Black and Latinx high school applicants.
If SFFA gets what it wants, what Du Bois called the "Color Line" in education will only sharpen. Black and Latinx students will be forced to become increasingly conscious of their racial identities as they watch Harvard retrogress to its white racial status.
A few weeks ago, a large group of Black Harvard students traveled to Washington D.C. to celebrate an annual football game at "The Mecca," that is, the illustrious Howard University. To be in an oasis of knowledge beyond the white gaze was a little taste of heaven. When we asked students about their experience, they had their trifles with administrative processes, as most of us do. But when it came to their racial identity, one thing was abundantly clear: at Howard, it felt easier to be authentic, to explore the intellectual and social world around you without having to be overly conscious of your skin color.
I didn't apply to Howard in high school because I wasn't aware of its importance. The alienation I have experienced on Harvard's campus has made that importance abundantly clear. Black students on this campus are tired of being looked at sideways when we self-congregate. We are tired of the fact that there is no physical space for us on campus. We are tired of the fact that to fit in, we must assimilate into white final clubs. We are tired of so-called "progressive" answers in the classroom that sound woke but lack substance.
Almost 90 years after "The Negro College" was published, we wrestle with the temptation to retrogress to separate schooling: a dystopian America where droves of Black students stop applying to white schools and turn to Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Where elite institutions are further deprived of the gift that is diversity.
I would hope that the onset of such a segregated world is unlikely. But if that is the world that Students for Fair Admissions want, then so be it.


Fatu was born in American Samoa, a member of the famous Anoa'i wrestling family. His mother, Vera, was the sister of Afa and Sika of the Wild Samoans, and his later Umaga gimmick would be compared to their "wildness". His two older brothers, Sam (better known as Tonga Kid and Tama) and Solofa Jr. (better known as Rikishi), are also professional wrestlers who have achieved success of their own. Dwayne Johnson, known in wrestling as The Rock, is his cousin.
On December 4, 2009, Fatu was hospitalized in what was described as a life-threatening condition, after he apparently fell asleep on December 3, while watching television, and several hours later, his wife found him not breathing with blood coming out of his nose and he was immediately rushed to the ICU unit in a Houston, Texas hospital. It was later reported that Fatu passed away, after suffering a second heart attack.


text:
Follow FIRE
Legislative & Regulatory
FIRE > Newsdesk > National Coalition Against Censorship's '15 Worst Threats To Free Speech' List Includes Free Speech Zones
National Coalition Against Censorship's '15 Worst Threats To Free Speech' List Includes Free Speech Zones
by Catherine Sevcenko
The National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC), a nonprofit dedicated to promoting "freedom of thought, inquiry and expression," recently issued a list of the greatest threats to free speech in 2015. It's well worth perusing, as it provides an important reminder that censorship comes in a disturbing number of forms. Included in NCAC's list was the embarrassing charade of "free speech zones," tiny areas of campus where university administrators try to quarantine student speech to limit its impact, and included them on its list of threats. As NCAC aptly put it:
One way to keep a lid on free speech is to tell citizens that they have First Amendment rights—sort of. A student at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona was prevented by campus police from handing out animal rights flyers because he hadn't obtained the appropriate "badge" to participate in the school's free speech zone. He filed suit with the help of FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education), and in July the school settled. Similar examples, on campus and off, demonstrate that this remains a contested free speech issue.
We appreciate NCAC's recognition of the courage of that student, Nicolas Tomas, who got tired of uniformed police officers stopping him from expressing his views and so became a plaintiff in FIRE's Stand Up For Speech Litigation Project to vindicate his First Amendment rights.
The good news is that Nick is not alone. In addition to NCAC's "worst threats" list, check out its list of "Free Speech Heroes," which includes a shout-out to the University of Chicago's Committee on Freedom of Expression for its statement of principles and to the other universities that have adopted it.
Cases: California State Polytechnic University, Pomona – Stand Up For Speech Lawsuit
215-717-FIRE
fire@thefire.org
More ways to reach FIRE


text:
Amsterdam Dance Event Completes Program for 22nd Edition
2017 to feature 2500 performers, an all-time record number, and 550 speakers in over 160 locations around Amsterdam in The Netherlands.
The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest club festival and the most important business conference for electronic music, has completed its program. Between the 18th and the 22nd of October, a record-breaking 2,500 artists and 550 speakers will perform at 450 + events over 5 days in Amsterdam. The organizers expect to welcome over 375,000 visitors for the 22nd edition.
ADE, an initiative of Buma, has grown rapidly in recent years. In 2016, the event played host to over 2,200 artists and 550 speakers in 140 locations. In addition to the growth of the extensive night program, the organization is also focused on the further expansion of its daytime and early evening activities. The day program this year has added technology conference ADE Tech and the ADE Hangover to its growing array of daytime activities.
ADE Director Richard Zijlma is looking forward to the future: "The global electronic music scene is growing enormously, especially through various crossovers with other styles like classical, jazz and hip hop. During ADE, all these styles come together for five days all over Amsterdam, making the city a breeding ground for cultural and technological innovation. It's great to see that more and more professionals and music lovers from The Netherlands and abroad find their way to Amsterdam."
Zijlma's hardest task now is visiting as much of ADE as possible. But it's an almost impossible task, with almost a thousand events spread over the five days. "In particular, I look forward to the opening concert of Jameszoo & the Metropole Orchestra, the programs of ADE Tech and ADE Sound Lab, and of course the Philip Glass concert and masterclass."
The latest additions to the festival program include a special concert by Philip Glass and the ADE Hangover plus Dekmantel Soundsystem (NL), Ellen Alien (DE), Kriss Kross Amsterdam (NL), Lefto (BE), Philip Glass (US), Shanti Celeste (CL) and Sterac aka Steve Rachmand (NL).
As well as being an event to see the best DJs from all over the world in some of the coolest venues the ADE day program covers everything from music, art, gear, tech, film, talks, pop-up and conference and networking program. Speakers include; Boys Noize, Gary Numan, Hardwell, Irvine Welsh, Joris Voorn, Kenny Dope, Kiasmos, Modeselektor, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Nina Kraviz, Oliver Heldens, Philip Glass, Shelly Finkel, Soulwax, Riga and many more.
Festival BUE 2016
Festival BUE 2016 in Buenos Aires, Argentina is one of those...
Electric Zoo goes Mexico City 2014
After 5 years of providing the premiere and largest electronic...
Defected15 Club Tour - A Celebration
Following the announcement that Defected will be celebrating...
The Prodigy joins Terraneo Festival lineup
Terraneo Festival is proud to announce The Prodigy will join...
Introducing Terraneo Festival Croatia
Introducing Terraneo, a new festival in Croatia in the heart...
Oasis festival announces complete program
Oasis is set to bring a unique new festival experience to Morocco...
Passione Engadina 2021
Passione Engadina is the most beautiful gathering of Italian historical cars held in St. Moritz. The most exclusive and awaited classic car rally of the year.
Melodymann
Reeko
Danny Tenaglia
joeFarr
Gary Go
Melanie Ribbe
Poisonous Relationship
Egosex


Marian Central came back from a 17 point deficit in the first quarter to defeat visiting Montini 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Ryan Hickey gets tackled by Montini's Charles Long while running the ball during the second quarter at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Thomas Lesniewski (44) stares down Montini quarterback Alexander Wills right before sacking him in the first quarter at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central quarterback Chris Steveler runs with the ball during the second quarter against Montini at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central quarterback Chris Streveler throws the ball during the second quarter against Montini at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Tom Klinger (3) and Tony Milone (6) stop Montini's Tyler Tumpane after he received a pass in the first quarter at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Tommy Waytula runs with the ball during the second quarter against Montini at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Greg Wolczak (12) celebrates with teammate Brett Olson after he scored a touch down in the first quarter against Montini at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Ephraim Lee tries to gain some extra yards after being hit by Montini defenders during the first quarter at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Greg Walczak runs with the ball during the second quarter against Montini at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Josh Peckler - Jpeckler@shawmedia.com Marian Central's Greg Walczak celebrates making a tackle for a loss during the second quarter against Montini at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.
Marian Central's Ryan Hickey gets tackled by Montini's Charles Long while running the ball during the second quarter at Marian Central High School Friday, October 5, 2012. Marian Central won the game 49-24.


text:
Vogue Cookbook
Plastic use will leave our oceans dead by 2048, but here's how you can save them
Vogue speaks to environmental activist, Cyrill Gutsch—founder of non-profit Parley for the Oceans—about his mission to rid our oceans of plastic, and why it's crucial that we act now
By Emily Chan
Courtesy of Jason Child
Did you know the plastic in your clothes is polluting the oceans with every wash? That up to 80 per cent of the oxygen we breathe comes from marine life? And that our oceans could be dead by 2048, if we carry on as we are? These are just a few of the stark facts that designer-turned-activist Cyrill Gutsch—who founded non-profit Parley for the Oceans in 2012—is presenting, loud and clear, when we speak.
"[It's] a global plastic emergency," Gutsch tells Vogue. "We are driving species into extinction that have a critical role in keeping the whole environmental system up and running. If we kill all this life out there, it's very hard for us to exist." Faced with this chilling prospect, Gutsch is on a definite mission to clean up the oceans, and convince as many people as he can to join him. Parley's approach to finding solutions is three-fold, encapsulated by its AIR strategy: Avoid plastic; Intercept it from our oceans; and Redesign the material itself.
Cyrill Gutsch, founder, Parley for the Oceans
Eric White
While most people are aware that single-use plastic is a huge problem, many don't consider other daily pollutants—the plastic microfibres in clothes, for example, which are released into the environment with every wash. That's just one of the reasons why the fashion industry is top of Gutsch's target list. Parley for the Oceans has partnered with brands including Adidas and Stella McCartney, designing collaborative collections using its trademarked upcycled Ocean Plastic®. "You have to get [brands] to be ocean champions," Gutsch explains.
Here, he tells Vogue why every day needs to be World Oceans Day—and the action we need to take now to preserve the future of our planet.
Courtesy of Zak Noyle
On why we need to take action now
"We can't be the ones causing the extinction of all these species, and the extinction of our own species. This is about our own survival. I think people need to really understand that it's not only about the future of their kids; it's about their own future. It's not a sci-fi scenario anymore; we are already in the sixth mass extinction event."
On why he's focusing on plastic
"Plastic is a very visible threat; it's a symbol of the toxic age we're living in. [At Parley for the Oceans] we wanted to prove that we could create a huge wave around plastic and make everyone understand this material has to go. We have to stop exploiting the oceans [and] exploiting nature. But plastic is not the only problem; what's happening with plastic has to happen with every material that is toxic."
On what the fashion industry can do
"I think the specific challenges of the fashion industry are materials and packaging. What the fashion industry has to do is find replacements for all these toxic materials. I think that's the biggest opportunity for fashion to make a difference, because the moment the fashion industry uses new materials—let's call them future materials—they will have an impact on every other industry, because people look towards fashion for inspiration."
Parley for the Oceans
On the small steps everyone can do to help
"You could give up single-use plastic—that could be a first step. The second step could be stop eating so much meat and seafood. And the last step could be reducing your carbon footprint; don't fly and take the car so often. Everybody can become an ambassador of the cause by changing her or his individual lifestyle. You [don't have to be] one hundred percent [sustainable]; if a single action is multiplied by a billion—or by five or seven billion people on this planet—these problems disappear overnight."
On why we need to move beyond sustainability
"I think it's about eco-innovation; being a futurist and shaping this planet. We have to start a new economy that is based on new technologies, new materials. That is exciting; that is challenging."
Is the fashion industry doing enough to help the planet?
Earthy, boxy, boring: Do sustainable clothes have a standard look?
Sorry, but not all cotton is eco-friendly. Here are some fabrics that are
Condé Nast India


Narwhal Company :: Tie-Slim Wallet - You'll never know this unique wallet is in your pocket. Made from reinforced, strong polyester, vintage, original mens necktie fabric, this beauty sports two card pockets on the side. It can hold 4 to 6 cards total, with an inside pocket slot in the top for other items like cash, keys, etc. The back is flat and has the beautiful unique necktie design on full display.
It has two card slots on the front (each slot capable of holding 2 to 3 cards each), which are easily accessible. There's an additional inside pocket accessible from the top. The inside slot can hold more cards, cash, coins, oyster card, etc. The full effect of the beautiful necktie design is on complete display on the back.


Rafn, Carl Christian. Fornaldar Sögur Nordrlanda. Copenhagen: Poppske, 1829.
Provenance: Morris. — Richard Bennett. — Sotheby 1898, lot 841 (part; sold to Henry Wellcome for £1 12s.). — Henry Wellcome. — Wellcome Library [deaccessioned]. — Unlocated.
Reference: MS catalogue (2), no. 888.


text:
So what did cause the Canary Wharf crane to collapse?
HSE investigators still don't know why a Canary Wharf tower crane collapsed killing three workers. To make sure it never happens again, new rules and guidelines need to be put in place as soon as possible.
Despite three years of investigation it is still not clear what caused the fatal collapse of tower crane TC-3 at Canary Wharf in 2000. In the inquest into the deaths of the three crane erectors the jury at St Pancras Coroner's Court in central London returned an open verdict this week. The Health and Safety Executive has admitted that the technical cause of the accident may never be established.
The collapse happened as the erection team were increasing the height of the tower crane by adding another section using a "climbing frame". For some reason the frame twisted during this operation causing the top of the 450ft crane to break away.
Whatever the cause of the collapse it will still have far reaching consequences for both plant hire and crane use. The rules will be tightened for crane design and operation and plant hire contracts will also have to change to make it clear who is responsible for operating plant.
The Health and Safety Executive has already said it will introduce new guidance on design, use and maintenance of climbing frames on tower cranes. It launched a discussion document at the beginning of the year on the safe use of cranes. It called on contractors to carry out detailed risk assessments that take account of local conditions. The HSE says, though, that the document was not related to the Canary Wharf collapse or any other incident.
The document calls on contractors to assess how falls from walkways, platforms and access ladders can be prevented. It says that measures are needed to ensure that slewing of the crane jib does not happen during a climb. Kevin Myers, the HSE's chief construction inspector said that the document should lead to more robust standards for this type of work. European and British standards for the manufacture of tower cranes' climbing frames and their operation are also being written.
During the inquest the jury heard that there was no plug fitted to the electromagnetic break to prevent the jib from slewing while sections were put in place. There was also no anemometer to measure wind speed, although the weather conditions on that day were still.
Earlier this year the High Court found crane hire company Hewden Tower Cranes to be responsible for controlling the equipment at the time of the accident. As a result Hewden Stuart, which has now sold its crane business, could face damages of £8m.
The High Court ruled that Hewden was responsible rather than the crane-operator Cleveland Bridge because an industry wide contract agreement states that the erection and dismantling of cranes is the responsibility of the hire company. The judge said this extends to the operation of the crane equipment. Hewden claimed that climbing should be treated as a normal operation for which the hirer was responsible.
The decision means that the CPA model conditions contract, which is used for standard plant hire contracts, will now have to be revised. Martin Scott, a partner at Walker Morris solicitors, said that operations carried out by crane hirers after equipment erection would now have to be included in contracts.
The end of the HSE inquest means that a postponed research project into crane safety can now go ahead. Funding from the DTI for the project managed by the Construction Industry Research & Information Association (CIRIA) was put on hold until the HSE inquest was completed.
HSE clears second Battersea crane
The Health and Safety Executive has given the all-clear to a second crane on the Battersea site where two people were killed last week.


text:
Zhongzong () is the temple name of several Chinese emperors. It may refer to:

 Emperor Xuan of Han (r. 74–49 BC)
 Emperor Yuan of Jin (r. 317–322)
 Li Shou, ruler of Cheng Han (r. 338–343)
 Murong Sheng, ruler of Later Liang (r. 398–401)
 Emperor Wen of Liu Song, (r. 424–453)
 Emperor Xuan of Western Liang (r. 555–562)
 Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (r. 684 and 705–710)
 Liu Sheng (Southern Han) (r. 943–958), Emperor Zhongzong of Southern Han
 Duan Zhengchun, Zhongzong of Dali (r. 1096–1108)

See also
 Jungjong (Korean romanization of 中宗)

Temple name disambiguation pages

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaWikipedia


Finding cures for all the various forms of cancer – and then finding a way for cancer survivors to afford living out those extra years that these medicines have made possible?
Finding a way to keep the drug companies from choking on the profits from all these prescribed medications that are keeping us alive longer?
Getting Congress to amend the Social Security laws and policies that have made it possible for our forced participation in this government retirement plan that then taxes us again on the money we withdraw from the program at retirement?
Asking Congress to explain and amend the federal election culture that makes it possible for them to vote salary, medical, and retirement benefits for themselves that, when compared to us everyday taxpaying private citizens, are about as different from us as the 1927 New York Yankees were from the 1927 St. Louis Browns?
Ending racism in all forms for the genuinely first and last time?
Establishing respect for law and order as essential to the development, maintenance, and growth of civilization?
Commitment to the education of our children through programs that even take the study of history to a level of passionate interest for all the right reasons?
Growth in our understanding that, when we each give each other the right to be different from us, we open the door to a clearer vision of what we each share in common?
Finding a better way to elect our American President that will be more attractive to qualified candidates that are neither ego-power-driven crooks or crazies?
Making our peace with the three questions that ride with us throughout our human lifetimes: Why am I here? What do I do now? And what happens to me when I die?
Resolving all those questions about our existence in ways that do not conclude with the idea that we are here to kill all others who are either not us – or exactly like us?
How does the way we presently use our time help or hurt our direct pursuit of our own "beyond-ego" passions in life?
In all the ways it manifests, how is Love more important than Hate as an item of greater importance than any item on any list our human minds can produce?
This entry was posted on September 2, 2016 at 2:24 pm and is filed under Uncategorized.	You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.
Dr. BILL: –> very well put – keep leading from the front…..
You would have my vote, but you are older than Hillary and Donald already!