The latest adaption of Return of the Condor Heroes / Romance of the Condor Heroes 神雕侠侣 has confirmed Tong Mengshi (Colourful Bones) as Yang Guo, new actress Mao Xiaohui as Xiaolongnü and award-winning young actress Wenqi (Eagles and Youngster) as Guo Xiang.
Guo Jing (Wang Dong) and Huang Rong (Sui Junbo) send a young Yang Guo to the orthodox Quanzhen Sect so he can further develop his martial arts and character, though he ends up escaping to the Tomb of the Living Dead, where he becomes Xiaolongnü's disciple.
Several years later, Yang Guo grows up and develops romantic affections for his teacher, which goes against the societal norms of the time. The pair undergo various tribulations over the sixteen+ years before they are finally able to lead a peaceful life in seclusion after saving Xiangyang from a Mongol invasion.
Lin Feng (Realm of Love/Singing All Along, The Glamorous Imperial Concubine), action choreographers for Liu Yifei and Huang Xiaoming's version, is directing this adaption.
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Oddly enough, I've never seen an adaptation of this. How that's happened, I have no idea.
Definitely getting Liu Yifei vibes from that first picture! I probably won't be able to watch this one, but the landscape stills look quite gorgeous.
The casting doesn't seem so bad. I only know Tong Mengshi and he seems to get into character for all of his roles whether they are petty or affectionate guys. I haven't heard about Mao Xiaohui but she does have the cold fairy look of Xiaolongnu.
I read elsewhere that the new adaptation will be narrated through the point of view of Guo Xiang, which is peculiar but I wonder about the finishing product.
I think I mixed up the latter interpretation eith Tsui Hark's.
Natural make up is the best!
"Lin Feng (Realm of Love/Singing All Along, The Glamorous Imperial Concubine), action choreographers for Liu Yifei and Huang Xiaoming's version, is directing this adaption." -> although I like the fighting scenes of that version, I also feel that they were too acrobatic and slow, sometimes. I hope they tone them down in this version. Compared to Bloody Romance, I like the fighting scenes more there. Less acrobatic/special effect, but still looked awesome and pretty.
Back then I think the fightings were a tiny bit slow compared to previous dramas in early 2000s, but at least it was still quick most of the time like 97%.
Speaking of slow fighting, check out Princess Agents, Fu Yao, The King's woman, and any Xianxia dramas. The new slow motion combats today are worse than ever, 90% of the time people fly and twist slowly. Then 10% goes to hands and arms combat, but actors and actresses today have no skills so it was easy to tell they did those slowly in real life with the help of technology to fast forward things for them, still looked bad and slow anyway. Also, there was no strength in their movements, worse is they were so out of place too. Some actors and actresses just don't have these skills.
TBF xianxia dramas aren't suppose to have realistic fighting.
If you're interested in dramas with more real fighting, definitely check out some of Zheng Yecheng's stuff! The costumes may look too anime-ish, but the stories and stunts are solid. He's a professionally trained Peking opera wusheng (warrior actor) and has done a few projects that utilize his skills.
Yeah, the fighting scenes of ROCH Liu Yifei is they are too acrobatic , like HSDS Deng Chao. They are still watchable and cool and enjoyable, but I just hope that they tone them down, so that it felt more 'natural', like Bloody Romance and LOCH 2017. The fighting scenes of LOCH and DGSD ZJZ are good too, actually.


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Robertson, Nettie, wife, age 37, born Aug 1866 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; married 17 years; 7 children, 7 living.
Robertson, Florence, daughter, age 15, born Feb 1885 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school 3 months.
Robertson, Eunice, daughter, age 12, born Aug 1888 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school 9 months.
Robertson, Etha, daughter, age 10, born Nov 1890 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school 9 months.
Robertson, Herbert, son, age 8, born April 1892 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school 9 months.
Robertson, Edga, son, age 6, born April 1894 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina.
Robertson, Grace, daughter, age 4, born Mar 1896 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina.
Robertson, Blanche, daughter, age 8 months, born Sept 1899 in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina.
Robinson, Robert, head-of-household, age 55, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; first marriage, married 26 years; occupation: carpenter, contractor; owned home (free).
Robinson, Nettie, wife, age 44, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; first marriage, married 26 years; 8 children, 7 living.
Robinson, Herbert, son, age 18, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: launderer, laundry.
Robinson, Edgar, son, age 16, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school.
Robinson, Grace, daughter, age 14, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school.
Robinson, Blanche, daughter, age 11, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; attended school.
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Robbinson, Nettie, wife, age 54, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina.
Robbinson, Blanche O, daughter, age 21, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina.
Jones, Eugene, boarder, age 26, born in North Carolina; parents born in North Carolina; occupation: foreman, guanno factory.
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Left to right: Administrative Assistant Amanda Hicks, Fentress County Executive J. Michael Cross, and Steve Walsh, Director of Membership, Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation.
In recognition of the efforts of Fentress County Executive Mike Cross and the County Commission in protecting the natural beauty of our area, in particular the Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area which was recently dedicated, a special presentation was made on Tuesday, January 20.
Steve Walsh, Director of Membership for the Tennessee Parks & Greenways Foundation, was in Jamestown on Tuesday to present County Executive Cross with a beautiful framed print of the Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area.
In accepting the print, Executive Cross commented: "I accept this beautiful print on behalf the people of Fentress County and on behalf of the Fentress County Commission for their support and efforts to preserve the bountiful natural beauty of the Fentress County area.


I do not really excel in my studies as I have been *slacking* when i was young and now i wish to start to study hard so that i will be able to get into collage and when I reach my working age, i hope to find a job that pays me well and to achieve that, i must study hard!!
It is because i used to say it alot when i was very young back then and my brother would say that there is no such word only when i was 2 years older, i proved him wrong when i realised that there is such word.
At least this is the word I hope that will not be used to describe me as I wont tolerate it as nobody should be described as an incompetent person..


We've all heard of the Itsy-Bitsy Spider right? But have you heard of the the Hugely-Wugely Spider? He's just like Itsy-Bitsy except he's a little—no—a lot bigger.
The Hugely-Wugely Spider went up the water spout, well not really, because he wasn't invited by the other spiders. And maybe because his size was bit of an issue . . . But that didn't stop him from trying. The Itsy-Bitsy Spider and his friends get into a bind when down comes the rain and threatens to wash them out, and only the Hugely-Wugely Spider can save them. With his quick thinking and huge thorax, Hugely-Wugely clogs the drain and saves the day.
A charming ecological fable of community and friendship from award-winning author-illustrator Simon James. Frog and his friends all live happily together on the river. At least they do until Beaver comes along. Beaver is determined to build the biggest and best dam that anyone has ever seen, but it's so big that it stops all the water and Frog and his friends are forced to move. Frog tries to warn Beaver that his dam is too big, but busy Beaver just won't listen.
All it takes is one: one coral gamete to start a colony, one person to make a difference, one idea to change the world. The ongoing efforts to save and rebuild the world's coral reefs—with hammer and glue, and grafts of newly grown coral—are the living legacy of Ken Nedimyer, founder of the Coral Restoration Foundation. Kate Messner and Matthew Forsythe tell the true story of the coral restoration pioneer in this brilliant tribute to the wonders of nature and the power of human hope.
The dynamic duo of Ezra Jack Keats Award–winning author Julie Fogliano and Caldecott Award–winning illustrator Lane Smith team up to tell a delightful story about a boy and a girl who explore an abandoned house. Who lived in that house? Who walked down its hallways? Why did they leave it, and where did they go? They set off to find the answers, piecing together clues found, books left behind, forgotten photos, discarded toys, and creating their own vision of those who came before.
Bear is ravenous when he wakes up from his winter sleep and has one thing on his mind: honey! Alas, it is too soon for honey, so Bear tries hard to be patient. The world around him is waking up, too, and he soon remembers all the other things he loves, like warm grass, berries, and rain. He's almost content, until, one day, he hears a welcome buzzing sound . . . and finally it is time for Bear to delight in the thing he relishes above all others–and it is as warm, golden, sweet, and good as he remembered.
When Maxine wakes up on the wrong side of the bed one morning, she wonders if the problem might be her mother. What if she could try out a new mom who doesn't make her brush her teeth or comb her hair? Enlisting Mom to help her with the search, Maxine interviews various prospects to be her new mother at the park, the toy store, and the zoo. Unfortunately, these other mothers present a host of new problems and concerns. Maybe her "old mother" was the best mother of all? For every child who's ever wondered if the grass is greener, The Best Mother affirms that there's nothing better than your own mother's love.
Moo Moo serves up another half-baked scheme—and loyal Mr. Quackers goes along for the ride! Yes, for real! The hilarious cow-and-duck duo are opening their own five-star restaurant. You'll want to see what udderly ridiculous antics they get up to in their new adventure.
This Duck and That Duck were the best of friends. They did everything together but sometimes two ducks just isn't enough. When This Duck declares that he wishes there were Other Ducks around so they could waddle in a line (a very ducky thing to do), That Duck is quite confused. That is until This Duck and That Duck go swimming, look down, and finally meet The Other Ducks.
Unfortunately, The Other Ducks never seem to come out of the water! Oh how This Duck and That Duck wish The Other Ducks would waddle outside the big puddle with them. But it's getting colder and their feathers are starting to itch for warmer weather. Will these best friends ever find their companions?
The barbershop is where the magic happens. Boys go in as lumps of clay and, with princely robes draped around their shoulders, a dab of cool shaving cream on their foreheads, and a slow, steady cut, they become royalty. That crisp yet subtle line makes boys sharper, more visible, more aware of every great thing that could happen to them when they look good: lesser grades turn into As; girls take notice; even a mother's hug gets a little tighter. Everyone notices. A fresh cut makes boys fly.
Here's how it works: if you can avoid getting to the end of this book, you can avoid bedtime, simple as that. (It's a pretty sweet deal, actually.) But each time you blink, you have to turn a page. Those are just the rules. So whatever you do, DON'T BLINK!
From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Amy Krouse Rosenthal and David Roberts comes a playful, super-duper interactive bedtime story, narrated by a cheeky stuffed owl. Kids love a challenge, and you can bet they'll do their darndest to rise to the one set out in Don't Blink!…especially when bedtime is on the line!
Teddy has a lot of cool toys. But his very favorite doll has the best manners, the sickest fighting skills, and a fierce sense of style. Then one morning, something truly awful happens. And there's only one woman fierce enough to save the day. Can Teddy's mom reunite Teddy with his favorite toy?
Did you know Band-Aids were invented by accident?! And that they weren't mass-produced until the Boy Scouts gave their seal of approval? 1920s cotton buyer Earle Dickson worked for Johnson & Johnson and had a klutzy wife who often cut herself. The son of a doctor, Earle set out to create an easier way for her to bandage her injuries. Band-Aids were born, but Earle's bosses at the pharmaceutical giant weren't convinced, and it wasn't until the Boy Scouts of America tested Earle's prototype that this ubiquitous household staple was made available to the public. Soon Band-Aids were selling like hotcakes, and the rest is boo-boo history.
Mama's a skillful architect, constructing a sturdy nest, while Dad's a champion turf defender. And those hatchlings! Such fluffs of plump perfection! Katie Hesterman's vibrant verse celebrates this awesome circle of bird life, as we follow a pair of robin parents from nest-building and egg-laying, to raising their hungry hatchlings, and finally sending off their flying fledglings. Sergio Ruzzier's brilliant, candy-colored art pays tribute to all these stages of a robin's life cycle, reminding us that while robins may be common, they are also extraordinary!
The adventures of Jennie, a dog who runs away from home to see what else there is to life.


Swim with Turtles in Culebra!
Most likely one of the firsts on your list will be the Culebra beaches, which are amongst the finest in the world. Flamenco Beach is the most popular with obvious pros and cons. You get the convenience of easy transportation, drinks and food but then it is not only you who is getting them ..
From the beaches you can snorkel amazing reefs, or may want to get married on one of them.
After a relaxing day on the beach, stroll through town and visit Culebra's gift shops, where local artisans display their wares!
A movie theater in Culebra? Yes, we do have one and it's called Cine Culebra and located at the library!


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Q: Web3: Wait all async calls within a loop are completed I am using Web3 to get a list of smart contract and then iterate (loop) through each of them to get multiple variables of the smart contracts. Unfortunately, I am not able to execute a function once all the async calls within my loop are done.
Logic:

*

*Get the number of Games

*For i = 0 until i < Games

*

*Get the smart contract address (from Smart Contract)

*Get the Start Time value (from Smart Contract)

*Get the End Time value (from Smart Contract)

*(Once all calls of the loop are done)

*Order the Games by Start Time

*Display the Games

When I do console.log(contractInstanceGame) (step 3) after my loop, the array is empty as the previous calls are not completed.
Code:
var contractInstanceGame = [];

contractAddressRegistry = '0xc0b55bff524b953a5248ccb5a60b00647052ae8b';

// Fetch all the contract addresses
let contractRegistry = web3.eth.contract(contractAbiRegistry);
let contractInstanceRegistry = contractRegistry.at(contractAddressRegistry);

contractInstanceRegistry.numberOfGames(function(err, res) {
  if (!err) {
    let numberOfGames = res.toNumber();
    for (i = 0; i < numberOfGames; i++) {
      let contractGame = web3.eth.contract(contractAbiGame);
      contractInstanceRegistry.games(i, function(err, res) {
        if (!err) {
          // Create the object
          contractInstanceGame[i] = [];
          contractInstanceGame[i]['Caller'] = contractGame.at(res);
          contractInstanceGame[i]['Address'] = res;

          // Get the Start Time
          contractInstanceGame[i]['Caller'].startTime(function(err, res) {
            if (!err) {
              contractInstanceGame[i]['StartTime'] = res.toNumber();
            } else {
              console.error("Could not get the Game start time: " + err);
            }
          });

          // Get the End Time
          contractInstanceGame[i]['Caller'].endTime(function(err, res) {
            if (!err) {
              contractInstanceGame[i]['EndTime'] = res.toNumber();
            } else {
              console.error("Could not get the Game end time: " + err);
            }
          });
        } else {
          console.error("Could not get the Game contract address: " + err);
        }
      });
    }

    console.log(contractInstanceGame);
    // Perform the Order of contractInstanceGame by Start Time`
    // Display contractInstanceGame
  } else {
    console.error("Could not get the number of Games: " + err);
  }

EDIT:
Examples of the solutions I tried:
Using then() on the call itself does not work as I am facing the following error:
inpage.js:14 Uncaught Error: The MetaMask Web3 object does not support synchronous methods like eth_call without a callback parameter. See https://github.com/MetaMask/faq/blob/master/DEVELOPERS.md#dizzy-all-async---think-of-metamask-as-a-light-client for details.
contractInstanceRegistry.numberOfGames()
.then(function(x){
  console.log(x);
});

I also tried to Promisifed and use await, but I am facing the error: Uncaught SyntaxError: await is only valid in async function
let numberOfGames = promisify(cb => contractInstanceRegistry.numberOfGames(cb));
let numberOfGamesX = await numberOfGames;

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Stay at Arcane Cellars in a tiny house
Molly J Smith
Statesman Journal
Afternoon light streams through bay windows that look out onto a vineyard. The wood-paneled bathroom has a full shower and tub. There's a quiet patio with two chairs and a fire pit for when the sun goes down.
It may sound like a luxury cabin, but all of these features are part of a 170-square-foot "tiny house" parked behind the tasting room of Arcane Cellars, a winery on the banks of the Willamette River about 14 miles north of Salem. For $145, you can make it your home for an evening.
The house, constructed by Escape Traveler, has been in the secluded spot since late May. On a recent summer day in Arcane's tasting room, many visitors seemed unaware that it was just around the corner. As owner Jeff Silva describes it, "Follow the yellow brick road to the left, you'll see it."
The bricks aren't really yellow, but a line of paved stones leads from the tasting room's large outdoor patio to a quiet spot behind the building. There, in a grove of trees, sits the tiny house. There is a small brick patio with two Adirondack chairs next to a propane fire pit, and the large windows on the small house reflect the vineyard a few steps away. Inside, the house feels spacious and light, even though it is only 8½ feet wide.
Bus tour features Willamette Valley wineries into October
Randy Woodman, owner of Escape Traveler, attributes that feeling to those large windows.
"We're known for our windows, in all of our units," Woodman said.
Other travelers seem to agree. Though the house has only been available for overnight stays for a few weeks, all reviews on the AirBnB booking page are positive. It is clean, modern, quiet. Cozy with a beautiful view. Even Silva, who owns the winery with his wife, Susan, was surprised when he first saw the unit.
"I've never seen the tiny house show, never seen one in person," Silva said. "When it was delivered, I was flabbergasted. It was so much cuter than I thought."
For guests of the house, there is plenty to do whether you're exploring wine country or spending the day at the vineyard. On the property, you can find river access for kayaks and canoes, a bocce court and picnic tables scattered around. Arcane hosts a summer music series on select Sundays, with concerts on their large patio on July 24 and Aug. 7 and 21.
Valley brims with outdoor music this summer
The winery also has one of the most diverse wine selections in the region. While Willamette Valley is home to more than 500 wineries and is known for its world-class pinot noir, Arcane has a more varied approach. In the tasting room, you'll still see bottles of pinot, but you can also sip merlot and cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay and riesling. The winery's current list of bottles includes more than 20 varieties.
Less than 2 miles away and a quick trip across the Wheatland Ferry, you'll find Willamette Mission State Park, with over 8 miles of trails for walking or biking. Five miles south of the winery, you can visit the Willamette Valley Cheese tasting room. Like Arcane, they have a large selection — over 35 varieties of cheese and everything from aged gouda or garlic pepper jack to a more adventurous variety like coffee cheddar. There's also a tiny fridge in the tiny house, in case you can't resist bringing back a block of cheese.
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Where: Arcane Cellars, 22350 Magness Road NW, Salem
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Who created the recipe for s'mores?
Asked by: Marianna Kling
No one knows for sure who invented the s'more. However, the first published recipe for "some mores" was in a 1927 publication called Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts. Loretta Scott Crew, who made them for Girl Scouts by the campfire, is given credit for the recipe.
Where did the original idea for S mores come from?
The first official recipe for a s'more came out in the 1927 Girl Scout guidebook "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts." While the book was meant to give advice on how to be a good Girl Scout (always getting a parent's permission before hiking!)
When and where were s'mores invented?
Though the exact date s'mores were invented remains a mystery, the first formal recipe for the treat, then called "Some Mores," is recorded in the 1927 book, "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts." The original recipe calls for 16 graham crackers, 16 marshmallows and eight bars of chocolate broken in two.
Did Americans invent smores?
Of the three main components of a s'more, only one is a natural-born American. Marshmallows date back to ancient Egypt (where they were made from the actual marsh mallow plant). Chocolate is of Mesoamerican origin. But Graham crackers were invented—or at least inspired—by a Connecticut Presbyterian minister, Rev.
Did Girl Scouts create smores?
Did you know this camp classic was basically invented by Girl Scouts? In 1927, the first s'mores recipe was printed in the Girl Scout handbook, "Tramping and Trailing with the Girl Scouts." Legend says the name "s'mores" came about because everyone who tasted the gooey campfire concoction asked for "some more."
The History of S'mores
What city eats the most s mores?
Grand Rapids, Michigan, hails as the city that eats the most s'mores. The world's largest s'more was made in 2014 in Pennsylvania. This s'more weighed 267 pounds and was comprised of 140 pounds of marshmallows, 90 pounds of chocolate, and 90 pounds of graham crackers.
Are they getting rid of Girl Scouts mores?
Our Girl Scout cookies here at the Jersey Shore and Southern New Jersey are baked by Little Brownie Bakers. ABC Bakers covers northern New Jersey and they make the very popular Chocolate Covered S'mores cookies. Heads up, those Chocolate Covered S'Mores from ABC Bakers are now being discontinued.
What does S mores stand for?
S'more is a contraction of the phrase "some more". S'mores appeared in a cookbook in the early 1920s, where it was called a "Graham Cracker Sandwich". The text indicates that the treat was already popular with both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.
Why are S mores so good?
This was pretty obvious, but s'mores are clearly the best because they taste amazing. They are crunchy, sweet and a little chocolatey. I want s'more! Summers come and go, but this sweet treat will always remain a classic and a favorite.
What are smores called in England?
You always want 'some more' hence the name. We've recently taken up camping in the UK and have purchased all the necessary gear. I wanted to carry on the tradition of Smores with my daughter but became a bit unstuck when it came to sourcing Graham Crackers.
When did s'mores become popular?
The term s'more is first found the 1938 guide "Recreational Programs for Summer Camps," by William Henry Gibson. Some think the s'more may be a homemade version of the Mallomar or the moon pie, two snacks introduced in the 1910s. Today, the s'more has become so popular that it's inspired a range of spin-offs.
Where do marshmallows come from?
Marshmallow was made from the mallow plant (Athaea officinalis) that grows wild in marshes. The term marshmallow was derived both from the native home of the plant and the plant name. Mallow is native to Asia and Europe and has been naturalized in America.
Are s'mores a summer or winter thing?
S'mores are a classic treat that you can have rain or shine, in the cold winter, or warm summer. With indoor s'mores you still get that gooey marshmallow, melted chocolate, crunchy graham cracker treat anytime you want it.
How much did the giant's more weigh?
Unlike a traditional s'more, which features marshmallow and chocolate, sandwiched between a pair of ordinary crackers, this version measured a whopping four feet by nine feet, and weighed around 200 pounds.
What does the S more app do?
S'more is a free app that launched in 2016 which allows you to win money in exchange for placing ads and content on your lock screen. S'more promises points "every single day that you have our app installed," highlighting that there is "no catch."
Can you roast marshmallows over a tealight?
We think that an unscented tealight candle might do fine for toasting, but it won't be as powerful as a charcoal flame. ... You can't let these get too hot, but you could do enough in them to toast marshmallows.
Are s'mores unhealthy?
With lower-sugar marshmallows, dark chocolate and whole wheat graham crackers, this summertime snack can be a healthy dessert. ... "It has lots of carbs, sugar and processed ingredients." While a s'more is never going to be a superfood, it is possible to tweak to make it a bit healthier.
Are s'mores popular?
The gooey snack became popular thanks to technological advances of the Industrial Revolution, which brought cheap sweets to the masses. This summer, 45 million pounds of marshmallows will be toasted over a fire in America. Many will be used as an ingredient in the quintessential summer snack: the s'more.
What is the world's largest s more?
About 1,000 people showed up for a community celebration centered around a massive campfire treat! Their record-breaking s'more was 5 feet by 8 feet and weighed in at 343 pounds. It was made of homemade marshmallows from Monarch and the Milkweed, Nutty Steph's chocolate, and graham crackers made by Red Hen Bakery.
Is it OK to make S mores on a gas stove?
A metal skewer and a gas stove can give you the toasty s'mores you're craving. Grab your favorite chocolate bar, a graham cracker and a fluffy marshmallow. Next, skewer the marshmallow and toast over the open flame of your gas burner. ... Take your s'mores to the next level with one of these fun toppings.
What are graham crackers called in England?
In the UK, there's no such thing as graham crackers. The closest thing we get is the digestive biscuit. A digestive biscuit is a sweet-meal biscuit (cookie) with wholemeal flour. I've always been curious whether graham crackers are really the same thing as digestive biscuits.
What are the worst Girl Scout Cookies?
Worst to Best: Girl Scout Cookies
Do-Si-Dos.
Samoas. People either love or hate Samoas. ...
Tagalongs. There was only one No. ...
Savannah Smiles. Another relative newcomer, these powdered sugar lemon cookies couldn't break away from the bottom of the pack, despite impressing a few tasters. ...
6-7. (tie) Trefoils. ...
6-7. (tie) S'Mores. ...
Which Girl Scout Cookies are being discontinued 2020?
Caramel Chocolate Chip. Lemonades. Girl Scout S'more (soon to be discontinued)
What month are Girl Scout Cookies sold?
Council staff or volunteers can help you find a cookie booth near you. Councils conduct their cookie season for about a six- to eight-week period per year, most between January and April, but some as early as September. Try our free mobile Girl Scout Cookie Finder app for your iOS or Android device.
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Even seemingly minor misdemeanor charges can have serious consequences. However, a knowledgeable Bloomfield Hills criminal lawyer will understand the procedures involved as well as the possible ramifications in different situations and can provide advice on the best way to proceed based on your circumstances. En Español.
Criminal Laws in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
A crime is generally defined as an illegal act which is punished by the state, as opposed to a tort which is an illegal act for which a person may file a civil lawsuit for damages. Some actions can be considered both, so an individual might face a criminal lawsuit and then a civil lawsuit based on the same action.
While conduct that is considered criminal is similar in different locations, the exact definitions and legal consequences vary by jurisdiction. Crimes are defined by statutes and are classified according to their severity. Minor crimes are classified as misdemeanors while those treated more severely under the law are considered felonies. A knowledgeable Bloomfield Hills criminal attorney can help an individual understand the severity of their crime.
Often, what sets felonies apart from misdemeanors is the amount of harm caused, such as the extent of injuries caused to an individual, the value of property stolen or damaged, or the quantity of drugs involved in a case. Within the misdemeanor classification, there are three different categories with different levels of penalties, all of which can be effectively defended using a Bloomfield Hills criminal lawyer.
Examples of crimes treated as misdemeanors in Michigan that may warrant attention from a criminal lawyer in Bloomfield Hills include:
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The least serious category of misdemeanors are punishable by a fine of up to $500 and imprisonment for up to 93 days. For crimes treated a little more severely, the potential penalty increases to a maximum fine of $1000 and a prison term of up to one year.
And those classified as "high court" misdemeanors follow the same procedures as felony cases and may be penalized by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $2000.
The Michigan criminal code divides various forms of felony criminal behavior into eight different classes. Within these different classes, the penalties vary tremendously. These potential penalties can be defended using a Bloomfield Hills criminal lawyer.
Those convicted of a Class A felony may face life in prison, while those found guilty of a Class H felony may serve no jail time at all and be sentenced instead to an alternative such as probation, treatment or electronic monitoring.
Crimes classified as felonies in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan include:
Robbery and other theft offenses
Assault with a deadly weapon
Production of child pornography
Possession with intent to deliver marijuana
Writing bad checks
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It is worth noting that some crimes, such as larceny, appear on both lists because the value of the property involved determines the classification of the crime. Should you face one of these types of charges a criminal lawyer in Bloomfield Hills can help you build a strong defense and hopefully reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor, or even have the case dismissed.
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Dancing our way to Coventry!
Posted on March 10, 2016 by Emily Dodgson
We have been working in partnership with the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum to bring to Coventry the world famous Edgar Degas masterpiece Two Dancers on a stage. In this exclusive display, see Edgar Degas' painting Two dancers on a stage alongside three of his related works.
Two Dancers on a Stage 1874 Edgar Germain Hilaire Degas, Copyright: © The Samuel Courtauld Trust, The Courtauld Gallery, London
Coinciding with the display of artworks, the History Center in Coventry is showcasing a selection of items from the Herbert's collection relating to the Courtaulds company and their links with Coventry.
Coventry played a key role in the success of the Courtauld company. In 1905 the company built its first viscose plant in Coventry, employing thousands of people. The wealth generated enabled Samuel Courtauld to develop his magnificent collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, which form the basis of The Courtauld Gallery collection.
The Herbert Art Gallery & Museum have taken the industrial heritage of the Courtauld textile factories as a starting point and celebrated Samuel Courtauld's belief that great art should be made as widely available as possible.
See this iconic representation for yourself and discover world class art in Coventry at the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum.
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Drawn from the Age of Dante: John Flaxman's Illustrations of the Divine Comedy
Posted on March 1, 2016 by Emily Dodgson
Our Botticelli and Treasures from the Hamilton Collection exhibition is currently under way and the Prints and Drawings Study Room is also celebrating Dante's Divine Comedy. We asked Alexander J. Noelle, Print Room Assistant, to tell us more:
As a doctoral student whose research focuses on the Italian Renaissance, I was thrilled when I heard that the Gallery was planning an exhibition of Botticelli's exceptional drawings for Dante's Divine Comedy, now on view. I thought that the arrival of these masterworks would provide an excellent opportunity to showcase related prints from the Courtauld's collection of works on paper. In my role as a Print Room Assistant, I began searching through the 26,000 prints to select a small group for a temporary display in the Prints and Drawings Study Room. What I found was the first full set of widely distributed illustrations for Dante's epic poem.
In 1792, British sculptor John Flaxman (1755 – 1826) designed 111 plates depicting the complete narrative of Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. Although other artists had responded to the visually evocative text before Flaxman, he was the first to draw an illustration for every canto (an Italian term for the sections of a long poem) and, through print, disseminate his work to a wide audience. Flaxman was praised for his ability to reduce Dante's complex language to simple symbolic icons that still managed to capture the spiritual essence of the story.
Title Page: Compositions from the Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, of Dante Alighieri, by John Flaxman, Sculptor. Tommaso Piroli (ca.1752-1824) after John Flaxman (1755-1826), 1793 (1807 edition), engraving.
The prints certainly look modern when compared to Botticelli's depictions, yet when they were first published they were celebrated as belonging stylistically to the age of Dante himself. Flaxman was living in Rome when he drew the illustrations, actively studying artworks made by 'primitive' Medieval and Renaissance artists, and sometimes copying exact motifs into his illustrations. This influence, combined with the simple outline design, led Flaxman's contemporaries to associate his drawings with Dante's own era.
The sixteen prints on view in the Prints and Drawings Study Room correspond to specific drawings of the same canti by Botticelli in the Gallery. While it is unlikely that Flaxman saw Botticelli's own illustrations, the comparisons query whether the viewer today can see the Renaissance influence in Flaxman's prints.
'Drawn from the Age of Dante: John Flaxman's Illustrations of the Divine Comedy' is on view in the Prints and Drawings Study Room until 15 May. See opening times here.
There is also the opportunity to hear Alexander do a lunchtime talk in the Gallery on this exhibition at 1:15pm on Thursday 10 March.
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BOOKS BY KEN KOLSBUN
Ken Kolsbun is the author of five books. Peace: The Biography of a Symbol was published by National Geographic in 2008. Two of his other books, My Journey Aboard the Peace Train and Moving Signs of the Time: The Amazing Art of VW Bugs, Buses and Other Vehicles of the 60s and 70s are in the proposal stages. Discovering Santa Barbara… Without a Car, a book that includes histories, resources and maps was funded by the City of Santa Barbara. Lumpy Bumpy – The Speedster Boy is a children's book in the form of a poem by Jannice and Ken Kolsbun. Inquiries are welcome. Agents and publishers please contact Ken here.
Peace: The Biography of a Symbol
(with Michael S. Sweeney)
"As the boomer generation moves onward through the milestones of life, 1960s nostalgia holds tremendous meaning today. And nothing more eloquently symbolizes the counterculture era than the peace sign. How did this simple sketch become so powerful an image? Peace: The Biography of a Symbol tells the surprising story of the sign in words and pictures, from its origins in the nuclear disarmament efforts of the late 1950s to its adoption by the antiwar movement of the 1960s, through its stint as a mass-marketed commodity and its enduring relevance now. As the symbol's popularity blossomed, so did an entire generation, and author Ken Kolsbun's expertly selected images-from his own collections as well as a variety of historical archives-illustrate both the sign itself and the larger history that it helped to shape. Along the way, the book recounts the controversy inspired by the peace symbol, bringing to light several trials that challenged its very existence. Drawing on exclusive archival interviews with Gerald Holtom, the late creator of the symbol, Peace recounts its birth and goes on to build a historic portrait using both iconic and rarely seen photographs… Peace will also capture fans of symbology, art, and history." – from Amazon.com
Peace: The Biography of a Symbol is available at Amazon.com
Jan Selby, of Quiet Island Films, created a documentary about Ken's work on the peace symbol, titled A Circle and Three Lines. "In A CIRCLE AND THREE LINES (10:46), Ken Kolsbun, author of Peace, The Biography of a Symbol, explains its rarely known history. Following its path from a march in England through the turbulent 1960s to today, Ken explains the numerous meanings of and controversies surrounding this memorable symbol. People of all countries, races, and religions have been inspired by the peace symbol, using it to express hope and the desire for change. Now that it is everywhere, how many people know its original meaning? A CIRCLE AND THREE LINES challenges us to think about how we use the peace symbol, its future and our responsibility to protect it, as well as our planet." – From Quiet Island Films
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My Journey Aboard the Peace Train
Author Robert Cooney (Winning the Vote: The Triumph of the American Woman Suffrage Movement) wrote:
"Only author Ken Kolsbun could tell this story. The peace symbol is sacred to him because it represents not only peace, nuclear, and unilateral disarmament, but also his hope for a better world. He wrote this book about his extraordinary endeavors and personal peace-oriented journey. Engaging period photographs, documented by the author, complement a story reflecting the heart of Ken's early history, creating a compelling read."
My seminal work on the peace symbol, Peace: The Biography of a Symbol was published by National Geographic in 2008 in celebration of the symbol's 50th anniversary. That book provided a brief overview of the symbol's history. By contrast My Journey Aboard the Peace Train is the lifetime journey of a peace activist, from the 1960s until the present. It includes poignant stories and demonstrates the impact of the Peace Symbol in religion, business, politics, the arts and the law.
Experiences of my early childhood, young and later adult years all contributed to my lifelong desire for peace, nonviolence and cooperation. Those events are woven throughout this book's story and serve as my autobiography. My fascination with the peace symbol, and all it connotes, historically, culturally – even commercially – is woven throughout my life, and is the thread that runs through My Journey Aboard the Peace Train.
This entertaining personal narrative, accompanied by photographs and drawings, introduces the reader to a more thorough account of Gerald Holtom, creator of the Peace Symbol, with whom I was fortunate to have a long-distance mentor relationship. Holtom was a conscientious objector and an astute political activist, who understood the perils of the atom bomb. In his country workshop, just outside of London, he created the first peace symbol for a Ban the Bomb demonstration in 1958. This book provides a history of Holtom and the peace symbol.
Ken admiring Michael Gilloti's "Living Peace Wall" in Sebastopol, CA, October 2015
From its origins, the peace symbol has evolved into a cultural icon that contains many meanings. In its early inception as a symbol of protest, and ubiquitous during the VietNam war years, it has represented to some, evil, and has certainly transformed into a popular symbol of the colorful energy of the "peace generation" of the 60s and 70s. It has been often been co-opted for marketing purposes. It is resonant as a post-modern idea, making multiple meanings for people for the last 70 years. Thus the peace symbol forms a lens through which to view a significant part of American history, and is a token for my own life-long peace activism.
Jannice Kolsbun holds postage stamps bearing the peace symbol
My focus on the peace symbol and peace activism is reflected in many photographs, taken during the last 60 years, which are published herein for the first time. My search for peace symbols to photograph was a family adventure, with the participation of my wife, Jannice, and our three daughter as they were growing up. Jannice is the photographer for some of the photos in the book, and my daughter's helpful "where's waldo" searches for the peace symbol are represented, as well. Other photos are with the permission of organizations, and news service professionals, who chronicled notable events in the arena of protest and peace activism. These photos will add to the reader's understanding and underscore the relevance of Holtom's iconic symbol, its potency as a cultural symbol, and its relevance to an important chapter in American history.
Inquiries welcome.
Moving Signs of the Time: The Amazing Art of VW Bugs, Buses and Other Vehicles of the '60s and '70s
It was an eye-catching decade of a moving whimsical art show on wheels in California, offering messages of peace, love and hope. In its beginning, this 'folk-like' art was painted on VW Bugs and VW Buses by hippies and soon followed by college students and artists opposing the emerging Vietnam War.
In the early 1960s, hippies started a 'movement' of cultural dissent, living simple lives, favoring personal freedom, becoming vegetarians, opposing the Vietnam War, experimenting with drugs, and embracing a new form of 'art' and music to express their beliefs as did college students and artists. Many young people shunned traditional dress and the establishment's 'Big Cars' – found the VW Bus and tiny VW Bug fulfilled their basic needs, and soon began to 'dress them up', painting their vehicles with bright colors and peace symbols – the new anti-nuke, anti-war symbol, which recently arrived from England. Eventually, these vibrant images would also be seen on delivery vans, pickup trucks, old Chevys and Fords, and even old school buses.
As a landscape architect and budding photojournalist, I captured these vehicles with 35mm color film, during my ongoing research on the history of the peace symbol, which resulted in our book, Peace: The Biography of a Symbol, National Geographic c 2008. These photographs, taken five decades ago, reveal young peoples' love of VW Bugs and Buses. The newly colored vehicles were a real eye-opener and added a sparkle of joy to the roadway landscape.
Those photos have been collected into an 85-page book proposal titled Moving Signs of the Time: The Amazing Art of VW Bugs, Buses and Other Vehicles of the '60s and'70s (including a Foreword and Commentary). This is a cheerful, one-of-a-kind 'American Time Capsule' book. Art museums might carry it as a coffee table book, and past and present VW Bug and VW Bus owners would relish it with joy.
Discovering Santa Barbara Without a Car
In 1974, as a project of "Friends for Bikecology" Discovering Santa Barbara.. Without a Car: A guide for people using bicycles, buses, the train, horses or walking was designed and published (Ken Kolsbun and Bob Burgess).
This is an extensive booklet that includes histories, resources and maps. "(The writers) were motivated to put this information together for several reasons. Principal among these was our feeling that residents and visitors were overlooking many attractions and resources with which the community is so well endowed. When we sought to find out why, we discovered our old nemesis, the car, was the main reason. The socio-environmental-economic disadvantages of the automobile and its adverse effect on a community all come into play."
The project was funded by the Santa Barbara City Council. You can purchase the booklet from Amazon.
"Friends for Bikecology" was recognized and supported by numerous public figures including David Brower (first Executive Director of the Sierra Club and founder of Earth Island Institute), Alan Cranston (U.S. Senator) and Stewart Udall (Secretary of the Interior, 1961 – 1969).
Lumpy Bumpy – The Speedster Boy
A Children's Book by Ken and Jannice Kolsbun
In this delightful and eventful book, rhymes relay the message of Lumpy Bumpy who just couldn't go slow. His name gives away his looks. It took him time to discover why he was covered in bumps. This book can be comforting reading for a child after getting a bump…(keep a band-aid nearby).
This little speedster,
ran with great ease.
Bumpy just loved,
the feel of the breeze.
When Bumpy takes off,
dust flies off the trail.
Fast as a roadrunner,
he sprints past a snail.
His body was built,
to run like the wind.
His parents warned,
"…you might get skinned."
Lumpy Bumpy – The Speedster Boy was self-published in 2015.
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Executive Director Honored at Auburn Seminary's Lives of Commitment Awards Benefit
April 28, 2014 (New York, NY) – Last week Sapreet Kaur, Executive Director of the Sikh Coalition, was honored at Auburn Seminary's 18th Annual Lives of Commitment Awards Benefit in New York City. The annual benefit honors resilient leaders of faith and moral courage, who work tirelessly to bridge religious divides, build community, pursue justice, and heal the world. Sapreet, the first Sikh to ever receive this award, was honored alongside notable community and thought leaders Chelsea Clinton, Linda G. Mills, Patricia Fili-Krushel, the Rev. Dr. Jacqueline J. Lewis, and Rabbi Jennie Rosenn.
To view photos from the event, please click here.
Sapreet was recognized by Auburn for her commitment to interfaith work, for her exceptional leadership as the first Sikh American woman to not only lead, but more than double the size and impact of the largest Sikh civil rights organization in the U.S., and for being on the forefront of historic civil rights change.
In her remarks, Sapreet shared her personal journey, including the moment when she understood that to be a Sikh is to serve all of humanity. She also noted that the century-old Sikh American community is fiercely committed to working alongside our partners in other faith traditions and impressed upon the audience to learn from and know their neighbors.
"It is an honor to stand alongside these incredible women who are changing the world," said Sapreet Kaur. "The Sikh Coalition, with committed partners like Auburn, is working to end hate in America. The first step to loving our neighbors is knowing our neighbors."
To read Sapreet's remarks, as featured in the Daily Beast, please click here.
To hear Sapreet's remarks from a panel discussion that followed the benefit, please click here.
Please join us in celebrating Sapreet's leadership and the entire Sikh American community for our collective achievements in working towards Sarbat Da Bhalla (for the good of all of humanity).
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After taking a week off from these gaming posts and still trying to get the smile off of my face, it's only natural that I still have PAX on the brain. Of all the fantastic experiences and stories that came from Penny Arcade Expo's debut in Boston, I'm still soaking in the information I received from the many panels I attended. My favorite panel was, "Traversing the Twitterverse, and Beyond!", which focused on how social media is used to listen and respond to communities. Points addressed in this panel didn't just apply to someone as prominent as Major Nelson, but to anyone with a Twitter account. What I found particularly interesting was how some of the concepts and theories discussed in the panel would be evident in the recent fiasco with Modern Warfare 2's Stimulus Package Map Pack.
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Part of the discussion during the panel focused on general concepts behind using Twitter as an effective communication tool. One of the ideas reiterated was that content is more important than follower counts. Having interesting things to say is more important than what is essentially spamming followers. When it comes to your own content, you don't need "headline making" posts to be insightful. Don't feel the need to attract an overwhelming amount of attention from the outset, building a brand takes time. You have to prove that you have a unique and worthwhile perspective for prospective followers. Some of these tips may seem like common sense but these basics form the foundation for how the panelists operate, at least on a professional level.
Larry Hyrb, or @MajorNelson functions primarily as a one-way street. Be it broadcasting information on the latest offerings on the Xbox Live Marketplace, the newest content released on the Xbox Live Arcade or updating the status of Xbox Live itself, Major Nelson is Xbox's beacon of information. That's not to say that he isn't listening to feedback and developing strategies based on responses sent his way, but there literally isn't enough time in the day to respond to every legitimate at-reply he receives.
Robert Bowling, Creative Strategist for Infinity Ward, also known as @fourzerotwo uses Twitter in a capacity similar to Major Nelson's. As the first line of communication with fans, and disgruntled gamers, Bowling sends out updates on patches, bug fixes, downloadable content details and other pieces of information about Infinity Ward's latest games. During the panel, Bowling gave an example of how Twitter has worked as an information gathering tool – he first found out about the infamous javelin glitch from a user's response to him and as soon as he verified the glitch for himself he notified the development team and a fix was immediately under way. That kind of instant feedback is gathered by Bowling and then presented to other people within Infinity Ward or Activision be it marketing, development, or the people responsible for the pricing of the Stimulus Package Map Pack that was just released. While he cannot respond to every single message sent his way, especially the vulgar ones, he uses Twitter as an immediate point of contact with the people who matter the most, the people actually playing these games.
The other member of this panel, McKenzie Eakin, or @MacheteBetty represented the Twitter account for @xboxsupport. Their utilization of Twitter differs greatly from that of Hyrb or Bowling as they function almost entirely as a two-way street. During the panel, Eakin cited Comcast (@comcastcares) and Best Buy (@twelpforce) as two existing models of customer support that they are modeling their strategies to emulate. Xbox Support has a 5 minute target response time for any inquiries sent their way. There are currently six people managing the account, as indicated by the initials at the end of each message sent out to users – ^JC, ^MB, ^AS among others. Along with basic support for individual users they also keep followers updated on any technical difficulties the network might be experiencing, like if a certain map pack's release is wreaking havoc among Xbox Live users.
Each of these strategies to use Twitter as an effective communication tool varies depending on the man-power and the overall intent of information dissemination. The point of their panel was to show that while approaches might be different, the idea that critical, valuable information be available to followers was a key point made by all three panelists. With the release of the Stimulus Package Map Pack for Modern Warfare 2, we saw how each of these approaches handled communicating with the public as the situation went from bad to Internet Meltdown in a hurry.
Over the course of three hours, users could track the status of the problem and the eventual fix by following Bowling's tweets. Of course, similar messages were being sent out or retweeted by @xboxsupport, @majornelson and other Twitter accounts with the ability to reach as many people as possible. I've highlighted some key words and phrases to help drive home the points that were being made at the Twitter panel in Boston.
Thanks for the feedback! I'm going to be sitting with production & giving you updates as they come regarding when you can expect to play. 11:13 AM Mar 30th
Alright, thanks to @thevowel and the team over at #xboxlive – the #MW2 title update is now live (just downloaded it), the DLC is good to go. 12:05 PM Mar 30th
Just connected to a game. Playing on Crash now. Give it a go yourself and let me know how it goes! 1:08 PM Mar 30th
See people. You're witnessing why Twitter is amazing. I'm getting an instant consensus on what 100,000+ people are experiencing first hand! 1:26 PM Mar 30th
This is the progress first hand. You can see the number of connections increasing, were getting more stable! #MW2 http://yfrog.com/j2519ij 1:39 PM Mar 30th
Behold! The power of feedback. We'll be integrating the new maps into all playlists as well as enabling Double XP for all playlists tomorrow 8:13 PM Mar 30th
Bowling was able to receive instant feedback throughout the entire process and more importantly broadcast instant updates to keep gamers as informed as possible. Sure, the Internet can be a scary place and Twitter is loaded with plenty of nonsense and spam. But this is an example proving that Twitter can be the next generation of customer support. This is how social media can make a positive impact on a company's ability to communicate with the public when it matters most.
If one of the highest profile games has an issue, the complaints will be louder and they come at a higher frequency than other games. But at least the tools exist and, more importantly, are being used to effectively communicate with consumers. The near real-time correspondence ensures that information is being transmitted as quickly as possible to as many people as possible. While not the best circumstances to implement the theories outlined in their panel at PAX, what resulted was a premiere example of how Twitter can be used as a communication tool with unprecedented reach.
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Jury finds Basingstoke man did stab police officer
Following a three day hearing at Winchester Crown Court, a jury has today (Friday 29 October) found that Thomas Gracey, 45, of Churchill Way, Basingstoke did attack an officer with a knife on April 12, 2020.
This was a trial of issue because Thomas Gracey was deemed unfit to stand trial due to mental ill health, therefore the jury were asked to determine what happened, rather than his guilt.
The court heard how it was it was just another normal duty day for the police constable and his colleague before being subjected to a violent attack.
He had been deployed by the control room to a flat in Churchill Way to assist Mental Health Practitioners execute a warrant under the Mental Health Act.
Mental Health practitioners often ask for police assistance to gain access to an address when they are concerned about a person's mental health. The officer and his colleague deployed to the flat that day, alongside mental health professionals, went there to help Thomas Gracey.
The officer tried to speak to Gracey through the door by slipping him a note and calling his phone, trying to reassure him he wasn't in any trouble and to get him to come out on his own accord.
When this didn't work, the officers asked for assistance over their radio from other colleagues who could come to the area method of entry equipment, to break down the door.
However, before they arrived and after some time, the officer, still trying to get Gracey to speak with him and respond, heard the door open, and it was then when Gracey launched an attack on the officer.
Lots people ran to towards the danger to help the officer, including a neighbour who upon hearing the commotion in the hallway tried to distract Gracey to get him to stop stabbing the officer, and the mental health workers who rushed to help restrain Gracey and give the officer first aid.
Several other officers arrived on scene to help and eventually Gracey was restrained and arrested. Whilst he was in custody, his mental health was assessed and he was detained in a secure facility under the Mental Health Act.
The officer was transported to hospital and treated for a number of stab wounds to this head, face, arms, hands and fingers.
This had not been just another day at work.
The jury found that Thomas Gracey did commit the act of attacking the police officer that day.
Chief Constable Olivia Pinkney said: "Officers risk their lives every day to keep people safe. They come to work and carry out their duty to protect people, sometimes very vulnerable people with complex needs. We dedicate a lot of time to finding, supporting and protecting people who are very unwell.
"Officers do what they can within their power to help them, and help partners to ensure people get the right help.
"My officers are often asked to help mental health professionals with visits and execute warrants because of the very real concern a person might be a danger to themselves or others. They do this in order to protect individuals and communities from harm.
"There is no doubt that this officers physical injuries have healed, but there will be a long lasting trauma that I wish none of my officers had to endure.
"I would like to personally commend the officer for his bravery in recovery and having him back on duty. I would to also extend my thanks and pay tribute to the officers and mental health practitioners than ran towards the danger in what was a terrifying incident."
Today, the Judge gave Gracey an indefinite hospital order under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act.
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Alps - Po River Basin
Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso
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Gran Paradiso National Park:
Land Surface Area: 71'043.00 ha
Regions: Valle d'Aosta, Piemonte
Provinces: Aosta/Aoste, Torino
Municipalities: Aymavilles, Ceresole Reale, Cogne, Introd, Locana, Noasca, Rhêmes-Notre-Dame, Rhêmes-S.Georges, Ribordone, Ronco Canavese, Valprato Soana, Valsavarenche, Villeneuve
Establishment Measures: RDL 1584 3/12/1922 - DPR 3/10/79, DPR 27/5/09
PA Official List: EUAP0006
Park Authority: Ente Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso
Further managed Protected Areas:
ZSC Ambienti calcarei d'alta quota della Valle di Rhêmes
The Park Environments
The territory of the Park, between the Piemonte and Valle d'Aosta regions, extends itself for about 70,000 hectares in a mainly Alpine environment. The mountains of the Gran Paradiso group have been in the past carved and shaped by great glaciers and by streams, which led to the formation of the current valleys. In the bottom of the valley's woods the most frequent trees are: the larches, mixed with spruce firs, Swiss stone pines, and rarely silver firs. Going up along the slopes the trees are replaced by wide alpine pastures, which are rich in flowers in the late spring. Going higher again the landscape is characterized by rocks and glaciers, up to the highest peaks of the massif reaching the 4,061 meters with the Gran Paradiso peak.
Aquatic environments
Wet environments
Rocky environments
The edge of the woods
The forests
The Gran Paradiso group is made up of rocks of different ages and origins. In particular, there is a group of stratified gneiss (metamorphic rocks derived by granites or by diorites, which are still preserved here and there). In some cases the gneiss have a thick covering of calcareous schists variously metamorphosed, derived from marine sediments of the Mesozoic era. It is possible to notice the presence of rich veins of iron minerals in the Val di Cogne, which have greatly influenced the life of the population of the valley.
Elder berries
The villages and the alpine summer grazing lands tell the long history of the shepherds. They have lived in a self-sufficient way in these mountains for centuries, frequently communicating with people living beyond the Alps rather than with the lowlanders. On the slope of the Piemonte region, the houses are entirely built in stone, while on the slope of the Valle d'Aosta region they are built both in stone and wood. The most common model (with variations according to the valleys) is a wood and stone building with the stable situated on the ground floor, the home on the first floor, and the hay loft on the second floor, in order to keep the house as warm as possible. One of the aims of the Park is to highlight the importance of the cultural heritage of the mountain and to promote its sustainable economic development.
Tourist Information: Central Tourist Office - Tel. 011/8606233 - E-mail: info@pngp.it
The fauna has its emblem in the The alpine ibex, symbol of the Park and by now spread all over the Park. Among the mammals we need to remember that it's possible to sight chamois, marmot, mountain hare, foxes, badgers, ermines, weasels, martens, stone martens. It's easy to encounter also vultures such as the golden eagle, the bearded vulture (recently returned to nest in the protected area), the buzzard, the kestel, the sparrowhawk, the goshawk, the eagle owk, the tawny owl and birds such as ptarmigan, black grouse, rock partridge, green woodpecker, greatspotted woodpecker, hazel grouse, dipper, robin, warbler, thrushe, alpine biking, wallcreeper and much more. There are also a lot of reptile varieties, insects and amphibians, such as the vipers, the Parnassius butterfly, newts and salamanders.
Prairies and rocky environments
Wood margins
Farm environments
Young wild ibex
Architecture and landscape
In the past, the Park territory was densely populated. The Piedmont villages had entirely stone houses, while on the Aosta side, stone is joined to wood. The alpine house reflects the character of a rural population, interested primarily in functionality: the most common model included a stone building with a stable on the ground floor, the residence on the first floor and even a barn above it. In these, even artistic and decorative elements survived such as votive pillars, typical of Val Soana, testifying to popular religiosity.
The use of the territory
Wood and stone
Rural architecture
Religious architecture
Hunting lodges and royal mule-tracks
© 2023 - Ente Parco Nazionale Gran Paradiso


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2248761 (formerly IDX899, GSK 2248761) is in development by ViiV Healthcare, a specialist HIV company established by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Pfizer. In vitro studies showed a long half-life and ability to inhibit both wild-type and NNRTI-resistant HIV. A proof-of-concept study in treatment-naive patients took place that showed efficacy and tolerability. Phase II studies will be dose-ranging and will attempt to characterise the dose-response and concentration-response curves.[ref] The company also plans to test 761 in combination with the integrase inhibitor GSK-572 as a fixed dose, NRTI-sparing combination.
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What Is Dead May Never Die: The Mac Pro's Future
by Rich Stroffolino
To say Apple can be cagey with announcements is a bit of an understatement. They're usually a stonewall of "no comment" until a product announcements, even as leaks seep out to inform the press of new products. So I was surprised to see such a frank discussion about the future of the Mac Pro with a group of journalists, including John Gruber.
Apple calling in the press to give a preview of what they're working on is basically unheard of. I've been skeptical of Apple's commitment to the pro market for a while, and that might be the best sign I've seen. Apple doesn't break their silence lightly to announce that they don't have a product for sale next month.
Apple is calling the new Mac Pro (which barely has a release window of "after 2017") a complete rethought. It's as close as we'll get to them admitting that the garbage can design was a mistake. They admit they designed themselves into a very tight thermal window. The design focused on having two lower power GPUs, but professionals increasingly just want a single powerful beast.
Rich's Take
I still think Apple really isn't committed to the professional market. But I think this reveal of some of their plans will reassure enough Mac diehards to keep the market largely intact. One thing not mentioned in the piece that the new Mac Pro might line up well for, Virtual Reality.
It's no secret Apple is working on some kind of VR/AR project, they've been making acquisitions around the space for years. In typical Apple fashion, they're letting Facebook and HTC take the awkward first steps, and I think they'll only come into the market when it's polished. A new Mac Pro in 2018 or early 2019 would probably be ready to launch along side their VR product.
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Apple is currently hard at work on a "completely rethought" Mac Pro, with a modular design that can accommodate high-end CPUs and big honking hot-running GPUs, and which should make it easier for Apple to update with new components on a regular basis. They're also working on Apple-branded pro displays to go with them.
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