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CHIMERA is a high-speed, two-color, wide-field photometer, developed in collaboration by groups at Caltech and NASA JPL for deployment at the prime focus of the Palomar 200-inch telescope. The instrument is optimized for monitoring of targets varying on timescales from milliseconds to hours. Primary science includes the detection and characterization of sub-km Kuiper Belt Objects (KBOs) via occultation, detection of faint near-Earth asteroids (NEAs) and monitoring of short duration transient and periodic sources. Examples of the latter include eclipsing binaries, flaring stars, pulsing white dwarfs, aurorae on brown dwarfs and transiting planets. CHIMERA may also play a role as a follow-up instrument for the Palomar Transient Factory (PTF) and eventually its successor, the Zwicky Transient Facility (ZTF).
Please refer to the CHIMERA instrument paper for more details.
CHIMERA is currently capable of high-speed imaging of a 5 x 5 arcminute field of view simultaneously in two bands, a blue channel (Sloan g' or u') and a red channel (Sloan r', i' or z'). CHIMERA uses two EMCCDs with 1024x1024 pixels, allowing high-speed (10 MHz readout) imaging in each band with very low read noise (< 1 e- with EM gain applied). In the current version, the blue side and red side are divided by a dichroic beam splitter with reflectance and transmittance curves meeting at ~567 nm.
Note: The CHIMERA team can provide read noise performance as a function of horizontal read out rate and pre-amplification gain on request.
Python routines are developed to reduce CHIMERA images and generate first look data products. This data processing and analysis pipeline can be downloaded from github.
If you wish to contact the CHIMERA team for more information, you can reach the Principal Investigator here: gh@astro.caltech.edu, or the Instrument Scientist here: Leon.K.Harding@jpl.nasa.gov. Other group members are listed on the left of the webpage (top).


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Charles Leung
May 17, 1935 - February 4, 2018
Charlie led a wonderfully long life, one filled with endless love, devotion, smiles and no complaints. He lived life always putting others before himself and he never wanted to be a burden for anyone – "I'm good!" was his favourite response. Although he isn't here to tell us that anymore, we know that he is.
His life began in Swan River, MB with his loving parents, Choy and Winnie Leung, his brothers, Mike and Pete, and sisters, Anne, Laura, Josie, and Ruth. Growing up in a small town, he learned to value family and friends; many of these relationships lasted his entire life. Some of his special memories were playing hockey, cruising on his motorcycle, and driving in his convertible.
Charlie moved to Winnipeg to continue working with Manitoba Hydro, a career that spanned 40 years. There he met his loving wife of 54 years, Pat, where he swept her off her feet with his amazing Chinese cooking skills and started his family. His lifelong passion for hockey led him to coaching his sons' teams for many years and sitting on the board of the St. Vital Victorias. His adventurous side had him packing up his family every summer for a roadtrip. Memorable vacations included: Mount Rushmore, Banff, Niagara Falls, Grand Ole Opry, Disney World and of course, a visit to the Hockey Hall of Fame. He also LOVED the frequent trips to Grand Forks for some shopping. When it came time for him to retire, he loved to go to Florida with Pat, but nothing put a bigger smile on his face and a tear on his cheek than when he attended his granddaughters' baseball games, band concerts, volleyball tournaments and dance recitals.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents and all his siblings. Although they were gone before him, he never forgot about the endless memories they had together. He leaves behind his wife and soulmate, Pat, his two sons and daughters-in-law that he was and will always be so proud of, Brad (Tanis) and Brent (Kelly), his cherished granddaughters, Hannah, Emma, and Linnea, and Tanis' son Taylor. He will be missed by many.
So many people cared for Charlie in the past few years when his health started to deteriorate. Pat really appreciates all the love and support given to Charlie and her by her sister Brenda, cousin Wendy and friend Helen. The family would also like to thank the staff at Meadowood Manor who made Charlie feel not only loved, but comfortable this past year and a half – we will forever be grateful for your thoughtfulness and compassion.
A funeral service for Charlie will be held at Beautiful Saviour Lutheran Church, 1541 St. Mary's Road on Saturday, February 10, 2018 beginning at 1:00 p.m. In honour of Charlie's "sweet tooth", the family invites all for refreshments and dessert following the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie's memory can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or CancerCare Manitoba.
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Keep smiling down on us Charlie.
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IP Insight: Beauty Bay Ltd v Benefit Cosmetic Ltd
by Martin Hendry · Published August 22, 2019 · Updated August 22, 2019
IP Insight: Beauty Bay Ltd v Benefit Cosmetic Ltd [2019] EWHC 1150 (Ch) (14 May 2019)
IP Insight is a series form Virtuoso Legal, the intellectual property specialists. This post reviews Beauty Bay Ltd v Benefit Cosmetic Ltd [2019] EWHC 1150 (Ch) (14 May 2019) in relation to likelihood of confusion.
On 14 May 2019, Mr Roger Wyand QC, Deputy High Court Judge issued his judgment in the case of Beauty Bay Ltd v Benefit Cosmetic Ltd [2019] EWHC 1150, concerning likelihood of confusion.
A copy of the judgment can be found here.
Dotcom Retail Ltd (the Second Claimant) is the registered proprietor of UK and European Union for the series of word marks BEAUTY BAY and BEAUTYBAY since 8th December 2006 and 12th January 2010 respectively, in classes 3 and 35.
On the other hand, Beauty Bay Ltd (the First Claimant) is the licensee of the registered trade marks. This company is based in Manchester and operates worldwide selling products through its website and mobile phone app.
The Defendant, Benefit Cosmetic Ltd ("Benefit"), is the UK subsidiary of a global manufacturer and retailer of cosmetics based in San Francisco, USA.
The Claimants issued proceedings for infringement of registered trade marks and passing off against Benefit, because the Defendant was selling a Christmas gift set, which contained in golden letters the sign BEAUTY & THE BAY.
See below images of the front and back of the Christmas product:
The Claimants alleged that the Defendant had infringed their marks under Section 9(2)(b) and Section 9(2)(c) of the Trade Marks Act 1994. The Defendant originally counterclaimed for partial revocation in relation to class 3. The counterclaim was discontinued after the Claimants agreed to limit their specification of class 3 products.
The High Court's Decision
Trade Mark Infringement: Section 9(2)(b)
The Claimants argued the Defendant infringed their trade marks under section 9(2)(b) of the Trade Marks Act 1994. The judge then went to consider the conditions that must be satisfied for there to be an infringement from the case of Comic Enterprises Ltd Twentieth Century Fox film Corporation [2016].
Mr Roger Wyand QC stated that only two of the six conditions were in issue in this case: the Defendant contended that there was no relevant use of a sign in relation to goods or services which are identical with or similar to those for which the trade mark is registered and hence that condition (v) is not satisfied. It also contended that there was no likelihood of confusion and therefore that condition (vi) it must give rise to a likelihood of confusion.
Following that, Mr Roger Wyand QC meticulously analysed the notional average consumer; if the conditions were satisfied and the likelihood of confusion.
In relation to the average consumer, both parties have a core target market comprising girls and women aged 16-35 years old, whose products are also bought by friends, partners and family members. The judge held that: "the average consumer is deemed to be reasonably well-informed and reasonably observant and circumspect."
In relation to the sign in question, the court found that BEAUTY&THE BEAST was relatively large compared to the Benefit Logo, and, in summary, the logo BEAUTY & THE BAY was being used as a brand to differentiate the Benefit Christmas gift from other products, its function being of a "sub-brand".
Despite the fact that, as Benefit alleged, the Benefit Christmas balloon was sold through Benefit stores and Benefit concessions where the staff was trained to inform the costumers about the products they were buying, the judge held that "it is extremely unlikely that all or even most shoppers would receive such personal attention." For that reason, he found that there was a relevant use of the sign and condition (v) was satisfied.
In relation to the likelihood of confusion (condition vi), it is said to be a "global appreciation", which must be judged through the eyes of the average consumer. As the CJEU's guidance clarify, "a likelihood of confusion covers any sort of economic link between the trade mark proprietor and the third party". However, the Defendant relied on the line of cases dealing with the validity of trade marks which are used together with a strong house mark, so-called "limping marks" and submitted that the alleged infringement would be viewed as such a decorative stuff. The court was not convinced with the arguments sustained.
Visually and conceptually, the court found that the mark and sign were similar to a medium degree but aurally to a low degree. The global perception, was that the similarity between the BEAUTY BAY mark and the BEAUTY & THE BAY sign to a medium degree.
What is more, the Court emphasised on the fact that the lack of evidence of actual confusion "was not a determinative factor in this case. In the end it is a matter for me to make an assessment of what impression is conveyed by the sign, taking into account all relevant circumstances."
The Judge held that there is no likelihood of confusion in this case considering all the relevant circumstances in a global appreciation. Therefore, the Claimant failed in its trademark infringement under Section 9(2)(b) claim.
Trade Mark Infringement: Section 9(2)(c)
Under the Section 9(2)(c) and following the criteria established by Comic Enterprises Ltd Twentieth Century Fox film Corporation [2016], the only issues concerned in the present case were (i) reputation, (vii) the link, (viii) injury and (ix) due cause.
Since the judge decided there was no likelihood of confusion, there was no infringement under Section 9(2)(c).
The case in passing off also failed as there was no likelihood of confusion.
Our IP Insight
Where a claim is brought for trade mark infringement under section 9(2)(b) and 9(2)(c), the Claimant needs to provide the court with sufficient evidence so that the court can assess the impression conveyed by the sign taking into account all the relevant circumstances. Critical to this is a highly technical understanding of all the criteria required in evidence.
IP Insight: Beauty Bay Ltd v Benefit Cosmetic Ltd was written by Marina Forment
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Investing in FAANG Stocks: Should You Expect Unexpected Returns?
by Kenneth R. French
Investment returns have two parts: the expected return and the unexpected return. The expected return is the best guess of what will happen based on all the information currently available. The unexpected return is the surprise, the difference between what does happen and what was expected. Investors should base their portfolio decisions on expected future returns, not recent realized returns, and the two can differ by a lot.
Look at the returns on the so-called FAANG stocks – Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google's parent company Alphabet. Over the ten years from September 2010 to August 2020, a portfolio of the five stocks held in proportion to their market caps would have delivered an average annual return of 34.25% per year. That means on average, the value of the portfolio doubled every 2.5 years.
Given their great returns over the last 10 years, what is our best guess of how the FAANG stocks will do over the next decade? Should we expect an average annual return of almost 35% again? Absolutely not. Who wouldn't buy these stocks if their expected returns were 35%? But buyers need sellers. The demand driven by such high expected returns would simply push prices up and drive expected returns down to a more reasonable level. For the same reason, I'm confident that if we could go back to August 2010, we would find few investors predicting the FAANG stocks would do as well as they did from 2010 to 2020.
So what does explain the FAANG stocks' high realized returns? Their unexpected returns. Things turned out much better for them than investors expected. The companies' cash flows over the last 10 years were much higher than investors expected 10 years ago and their prospects looking forward from today are almost certainly better than investors expected they would be 10 years ago.
All this unexpected good news produced high unexpected stock returns over the last decade. It would be wrong, however, to expect high unexpected returns to persist. After all, it doesn't make sense to count on good luck. The expected value of the unexpected returns must be zero.
In short, the past decade of extraordinary realized returns tells us little about the FAANG stocks' future expected returns. And unfortunately, this is a general result. For most investments and most investment horizons – a month, a year, five years, even ten years – the realized return is driven far more by the unexpected return than the expected return.
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About Hay Fever
Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen and therefore is common in spring and summer. Typical symptoms include itchy eyes, blocked or runny nose, sneezing fits and breathing problems. Some people react in a similar way to house dust and animals such as cats, dogs and horses. In England alone, there may be over 10 million people with hay fever. Most sufferers rely on anti-histamines to get through the pollen season.
On average about 1 person in 90 suffers badly enough to consult a doctor, and many other people have the disorder in a milder form. People are particularly susceptible if they have another allergic condition such as asthma or eczema, or if any such conditions run in the family.
The general increase in conditions such as hay fever and asthma may be related to the increased amount of environmental toxins and pollutants to which we are all becoming more regularly exposed. A combination of pollution in the environment and exposure to household chemicals may weaken the body's resistance. If this occurs, it lessens the body's ability to control its response towards allergies.
Hay fever is the name given to pollen allergy. Other terms for hay fever include Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis or Pollinosis. Hay fever or allergic rhinitis, is a chronic inflammation of the nose, throat, and sinuses. It is induced by external irritants, usually pollens carried in the air. Spring hay fever is related to tree pollen, summer to grass pollen and autumn to weed pollen.
Non-seasonal allergies are usually due to household irritants such as dust, animal hair, and droppings of the house dust mite, mould, mildew, insect stings and bites. People with pollen sensitivities have a hard time, as it is difficult to avoid pollen because it is in the air that we breathe. For many people with hay fever, spring and summer represent a real nightmare. A small number of hay fever sufferers experience symptoms that significantly interfere with everyday life and are difficult to control with medication.
Anyone can develop an allergy to a common substance, but those who do have usually inherited the tendency as a family trait. The sensitivity is developed after exposure to the substance. Hay fever is a good example of this process.
During the seasons when plants are pollinating, everyone in the surrounding area is exposed. People with allergic tendency may develop sensitivity to any one or more of the pollens, although certain pollens are more likely to cause an allergic reaction than others.
Pollens that are light enough to be wind-borne are what cause the problem for most hay-fever sufferers. Heavier pollens that are carried from plant to plant by bees and by other insects can also be allergens, but they cause trouble only when a person comes into direct contact with the plant. Airborne pollens can penetrate anywhere, indoors and out, and are most numerous at the height of the pollinating season for the particular plant.
Health complications from repeated hay fever attacks, year after year, may be an even more serious problem. Chronic sinusitis – inflammation of the sinus cavities is one of these problems. Another is nasal polyps, or growths. In addition, a significant percentage of people with hay fever have or develop asthma.
The "hay fever season" can be a different time of year for different people. In part, this is because trees, grasses, and weeds produce pollens during different seasons. People who are sensitive to pollens produced by grasses may suffer in the late spring, and early summer, the time when most grasses are pollinating. About half of all hay fever sufferers are sensitive to grass pollens.
Weeds flourish in most parts of the country from midsummer to late autumn. In the late autumn, ragweed is the most common problem. In fact, ragweed is the plant that causes the most hay fever. But an individual may react to one or more pollens in more than one of these groups, so the person's season may be from early spring to the first frost.
People who are sensitive to dust, to dog or cat dander (tiny scales or particles that fall off hair, feathers, or skin) or to some other airborne material that they cannot protect themselves from may suffer all year round.
Mould and fungus spores, also airborne during the summer, can cause reactions in many people. Frequently found around hay, straw, and dead leaves, their growth is encouraged by humid weather and by places with poor air circulation -damp basements for instance.
Sensitivity is the term used to describe the process by which you develop an allergy. Sensitivity is established when the tissues that form antibodies (lymphoid tissues) are stimulated to make specialized antibodies to otherwise harmless pollens, spores, etc. These antibodies fix to other specialized cells throughout the body that contain powerful defensive substances such as histamine. When the individual next is exposed to the pollen (as in the nose, for instance), the antibodies trigger the cells to secrete their defensive substances. This in turn causes the dilation of blood vessels, increased secretions of fluids, swelling of tissues, itching, sneezing, and other reactions that add up to hay fever.
The inflammation and other symptoms, while real enough, actually are not of the same destructive nature as those carried by more serious diseases. Removing the cause of the reaction usually results in immediate relief.
The side effects of chronic or untreated hay fever can make a person feel constantly ill. Adults and children can become irritable and moody. They may have difficulty falling asleep at night due to the nasal congestion.
There are many preparations that can be bought over the counter or with a doctor's prescription. However, possible side effects and inconvenience of treatment may be more troublesome than the condition itself.
Possible Symptoms
Sneezing that is repeated and prolonged is the most common mark of the hay fever sufferer. A stuffy and watery nose is also a main sign of hay fever. Other symptoms include:
Redness, swelling and itching of the eyes
Itching of the nose, throat and mouth
Itching of the ears, or other ear problems
Breathing difficulties at night due to obstruction of the nose may interfere with sleep.
These symptoms differ in degree according to the individual, ranging from mild to severe. When severe, they are very uncomfortable, making it difficult to carry out daily tasks, and may cause loss of time from work and school.
Western Medical View
When avoiding the triggers of an allergy is no longer possible without severely compromising the quality of daily life, the Antihistamine drug in the form of pills, nasal sprays and eye drops can be purchased from pharmacists over the counter. Antihistamine works to block the body's release of histamine – the chemical which causes allergy symptoms such as itching, sneezing, watery eyes and runny nose. Antihistamine causes side effects such as headache, constipation, drowsiness and blurred vision and is unsuitable for pregnant women. For extreme cases of allergy, Immunotherapy is used and involves injecting allergen into the blood over a period of up to 5 years in order to suppress the allergic responses of the immune system.
Decongestants may help, as well. However, they don't affect the underlying sensitivity. Each individual has to depend on his or her doctor to find out what drug or combination of drugs works best.
Using air conditioning and air purifying devices may help cut down on suffering during the hay fever season, so that normal sleep and work are possible. Dust masks should be used during outdoor work if the work cannot be avoided.
Antihistamine drugs are temporarily effective for relieving hay fever symptoms. However, they should be used sparingly as they tend to dry out the mucous membranes and thereby increase sensitivity to antihistamine. After taking them for more than a month or so, they become less and less effective. The side effects of drowsiness and dryness of the nose and throat may be more troublesome than the hay fever itself.
However, over the counter drugs don't affect the underlying sensitivity. Nose sprays are usually of limited value and their prolonged use may actually cause symptoms or make them worse. All drug treatments merely suppress symptoms and do not alter the basic allergic reaction. Some sufferers of hay fever have Desensitisation injections.
If a skin test has succeeded in identifying the offending substance then the sensitive individual is injected with increasing concentration of the allergen. This, usually, needs to be done over a period of two years. This treatment sometimes works well, but sometimes does not.
Chinese Medical View
Acupuncture has been proved to be an effective treatment for hay fever through clinical trials*.
According to Chinese Medicine theory, hay fever is a condition of atopy (a form of hypersensitivity) and can be successfully treated by using Chinese herbs and acupuncture. Hay fever is usually attributed to a deficiency of Qi (the body's essential energy) and an invasion of Wind-Heat in the Lung. Symptoms vary from patient to patient and the prescription will be based on the experiences and symptoms of the individual.
Chinese medicine has been shown to be very effective in treating allergies. In a comparative study on treating Type I allergic diseases, acupuncture and desensitisation therapies were used in 143 cases. The outcome showed that acupuncture had an extensive and remarkable effect on Type I allergic reactions. The curative effect was higher in the acupuncture group than in the desensitisation group (Journal of TCM, 1993 Dec.).
Although acupuncture is often associated with pain control, in the hands of a well-trained practitioner it has much broader application. The modern scientific explanation is that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system to release chemicals in the body that influence the body's own internal regulating system. The improved energy and biochemical balance produced by acupuncture results in stimulating the body's natural healing abilities. It can help to strengthen the body's resistance and can regulate the body's antigen-antibody's reactions. This is important in helping to relieve hay fever and other allergic reactions such as asthma.
According to Chinese Medicine theory generally the aim of the treatment for hay fever will be to open the Lung Qi to expel the Wind-Heat. A herbal treatment prescription can be formulated specifically to a patient's condition and should be altered as the symptoms change.
Acupuncture can be prescribed according to CM theory to treat hay fever . It can achieve fairly fast and lasting results. Nasal congestion, discharge, and itching can be relieved during the first acupuncture treatment. Six treatments may be needed to give lasting relief of hay fever symptoms. Some patients return for a series of six treatments each year just before what used to be their hay fever season. Others remain free from hay fever for years after one course of acupuncture treatments.
As hay fever is fundamentally the result of a weakness in the immune system according to CM theory, acupuncture and Chinese herbal treatment will aim to primarily strengthen it and support the necessary changes in patient's lifestyle and diet. Regular physical exercises and immune boosting food and herbs are as important as the treatment. A course of 4 weeks of Chinese Medical treatment before the pollen season starts can often prevent hay fever or reduce the severity of its symptoms significantly.
The Hay Fever Programme at AcuMedic includes three sessions of acupuncture with herbal supplements.
The length and effectiveness of the treatment really depends on the lifestyle and condition of the individual at the first visit, as all patients will have different situations which require individual attention in their treatment.
Lifestyle Advice for the prevention and treatment of Hay Fever
For expert advice and information on the treatment of allergies, please see our guide Relieve Your Allergies
For personalised advice on diet and lifestyle, please ask the doctor during your consultation.
Please be reminded that we offer free online health advice.
+ *CLINICAL TRIAL
Huang YQ. [Therapeutic effect of acupuncture treatment in 128 cases of hay fever.] Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1990, 10(6):296-297 [in Chinese].
Chari P et al. Acupuncture therapy in allergic rhinitis. American Journal of Acupuncture, 1988, 16(2):143-147.
Jin R et al. [Clinical observation of 100 cases with allergic rhinitis treated by acupuncture.] Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1989, 9(4):185-186 [in Chinese].
Yu JL et al. [Effect of acupuncture treatment in 230 cases of allergic rhinitis.] Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1994, 14(5):241-242 [in Chinese].
Liu DX. [Acupuncture at biqiu in the treatment of allergic rhinitis.] Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion, 1995, 15(6):293 [in Chinese].
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. a. Virgil Connely, b ca 1919 Okla.
. b. Kenneth Connely, b ca 1923 Oka.
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. a. Maxine M. Connely, b ca 1918 Okla.
. b. Geraldine Connely, b ca 1920 Okla.
. 3. Emma W. Connely, b Nov 1894 Okla.
. 4. Jonah Daniel Connely, b 1 Jan 1897 Shawnee, Okla (b Jan 1896 acc to 1900 census).
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. a. Lorene Connelly, b ca 1921 Okla.
. b. Russell Connelly, b ca 1922 Okla.
. 6. Clarie Connely, b ca 1901 Okla.
. Mar 1909, d 18 Jan 1994 (SSDI 441-50-5207 Okla).
. Okla (marr age 21), fireman, railroad, Eva M.,21 Okla, Clarence L.,7/12 Okla.
. a. Clarence L. Connely, b ca 1929 Okla.
. 8. John G. Connely, b ca 1905 Okla.
. 1930 census, John not located.
. 9. Lucy M. Connely, b ca 1907-08 Okla.
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The artist whose past immersive and surreal multimedia exhibitions featured a talking goat, a depressed hypnotist and a sheep bicycle comes to Exeter.
To celebrate 150 years of opening to the public, RAMM has commissioned new work from one of Britain's most talented contemporary artists: the internationally-acclaimed Bedwyr Williams.
Bedwyr is a Welsh artist, sculptor, writer and film-maker. His international reputation has grown since representing Wales at the 55th Venice Biennale and being shortlisted for the prestigious Artes Mundi prize in 2016; the biggest art competition in the UK.
His work frequently explores the friction between the deadly serious and banal aspects of modern life. He humorously critiques the pretention he finds in artists and the art world and satirises the role of the artists and curators by placing them in absurd scenarios. His dissection of a curator made of cake became one of the highlights of London's Frieze (2012).
Using a full range of medium and live performance Bedwyr explores topics ranging from awkwardly growing up in Colwyn Bay with size 13 feet, to a mini bus crash with four other artists in residence (in which he is the only survivor). His works also deal with ideas of Welshness, otherness and difference. His distinctive live performances see him take on the personas of various characters; a one-eyed preacher, the Grimm Reaper and 'Count Pollen' to name a few.
Bedwyr's commission for RAMM involves photographs of artefacts with faces from RAMM's collections and their spectacular display in the foyer. Bedwyr Williams said "being in the museum made me think about the human gaze. I like the idea that after decades of being examined in glass showcases, the objects will have a chance to get their own back by studying the visitors".
RAMM's 2018 – 2020 art programme encourages artists to use the museum and its collections as a springboard for creativity and new interpretation. It is part of RAMM's role as a regional museum to introduce the best contemporary artists to the South-West. RAMM gives visitors of all backgrounds and interests free access to engage with stimulating and high-quality art.


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That's the theme for the 2021-2022 Reflections Art Program which has been bringing the arts to life for more than 10 million students since 1969. And California State PTA and its members, families and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education.
Reflections encourages students of all ages to:
Unleash creative talents and be inspired
Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
Experience the fun and joy of making art
Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
Receive positive recognition for their original works of art
Entries must be the original work of the student only. Enter as many times as you want to and enter in as many art categories as you would like. For inspiration, visit the Reflections national award-winning Art Gallery.
Stocklmeir Participation Divisions:
Primary: TK to Grade 2
Intermediate: Grade 3-5
Special Artist (All Grades) for students with disability
Fill out registration form here : This tells us how many entries to expect
Print and fill out the Reflections Entry Form. This is mandatory with every submission. Submit this along with the Reflections art entry on either October 11th between 8 - 9am in front of the GLC.
Participation Rules:
All students *must* follow the Official Rules set by California PTA's Reflections committee and bring the completed Reflections entry form with their submissions. (Note: Local PTA Information on the Entry Form will be filled in by office). Entries submitted without the forms will be disqualified from judging.
Title and Artist statement in the form is required. Parents can fill in this information for those students who are unable to write it themselves.
No copyrighted material can be used.
The work *must* be the original work of the student. No adult intervention or peer collaboration should alter the artistic creation of the student. Adult intervention is accepted only towards providing procedural and technical guidance. Entries that do not follow these guidelines will be disqualified from judging.
Reflections Arts Categories:
Dance Choreography: is the act of creating movement. The choreographer (student submitting entry) may be the performer or one of the performers, but the choreographer does not have to perform in the entry.
Literature: is the art of writing. The author (student submitting entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of words. Authors submit a single literary work, handwritten or typed, using grade appropriate grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Photography: is the process of creating an image The photographer (student submitting entry) is a person who captures their own thoughts and ideas with a camera. By focusing on objects using various lenses, filters and light sources, photographers may demonstrate the use of photographic techniques conventionally or digitally.
Film Production: is the process of making a film. The producer (student submitting the entry ) is not required to appear in the film but if the student chooses to, a camera tripod may be used. All screenwriting, directing, camera/ filming and editing must be done by the student producer.
Music Composition: is the process of creating a new piece of music. The composer (student submitting entry) is a person who expresses their own thoughts and ideas through the use of sound. The student composer may submit an entry performed by an individual or group and / or make use of a sound library generated performance of a composed score. Student composers are not required to perform their composition.
Visual Arts: include many art forms that are visual in nature. The artist (student submitting entry) I a person who captures their own thoughts and ideas to create a visual piece of art. Accepted forms include both 2D and 3D works such as ceramics, collages, drawing, painting, sculpture, etc.
Special Artist: Students who identify as having special needs and may receive services under IDEA or ADA: Section 504 may enter in the Special Artist Division or grade division most closely aligned to their functional abilities.
Interpretation: How closely the piece relates to the theme, based on the artwork itself and the artist statement.
Creativity: How creative and original the piece is in its conception of the theme and its presentation.
Technique: The level of skill demonstrated in the basic principles/techniques of the arts area.
Artworks are submitted first to Stocklmeir PTA. The top 3 entries in each category are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.
State-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees receive:
Onstage recognition at the California State PTA Annual Convention
The opportunity to showcase their artwork at the California State PTA Convention Reflections Gallery
Prizes including an Outstanding Interpretation plaque, award and certificate
State-level winners were recognized at the 2019 California State PTA Annual Convention. National-level Outstanding Interpretation honorees are recognized at the National PTA Convention, plus their artwork, along with any National Award of Excellence and Merit winners, are featured in Reflections' popular traveling national exhibit. See the winners.
Tips and Tricks:
Check out the Reflections 50 video.
Consider participating in categories besides Visual Arts. That category receives the most entries and hence, chances of getting picked for next level goes down.
Refer to this link on what is photograph vs. visual arts http://downloads.capta.org/ref/ArtForm_ID_PhotoVA.pptx
Please ensure to fill out the required forms in full (especially artist title and statement). Numerous entries get dropped due to lack of this information. In your artist statement, tell us about your work and what it means to you.
How does your work relate to the theme?
What is your personal connection to the theme?
What did you use to create your work (e.g. supplies, technology, instrumentation, props, etc.)?
What/Who was your inspiration?
Please allow children to expand on their creativity with minimal adult interaction/participation.
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A marketing plan details the overall situation of the company and specifies goals and objectives. A SMART objective for such a plan is one that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-oriented. You have to choose SMART objectives based on your marketing analysis, the company marketing strategy, and on those characteristics of your company that allow it to successfully carry out the chosen strategy.
A valid goal for a company might be to double its sales of a particular product over the next 24 months. While specific and measurable, it is a SMART objective only if you have found specific reasons why it might be possible for your company to increase its sales and have developed detailed ways in which your company can achieve this objective. A SMART objective is relevant to overall company goals. It has a time frame for completion and comes with reasons why it is achievable, how you propose to do it and what result indicates that your company has been successful.
The reasons for choosing your SMART objective lie in your marketing plan, the analysis that forms its base, the goals of your company and the opportunities in the marketplace. Your analysis of your markets might have found that the market segment buying the product for which you plan to increase sales is growing by 30 percent per year. It also might find that your main competitor, who normally would take a big share of that growth, has quality issues with a particular feature that is important in this market segment. Findings like this can lead you to calculate that you can increase your sales, one of the overall goals of your company. Because it is already relevant to your goals, you make it a SMART objective by adding specifics, such as doubling sales and doing so within a 24-month time frame.
When you choose a SMART objective, you must specify how to achieve it. You can double your sales in a growing market by taking market share away from a competitor with targeted promotion. Your strategy must establish the price the market will pay for a quality product and make it convenient to purchase by expanding existing sales channels. Your promotion informs customers of the availability of your product and targets your competitor's weakness by highlighting it in your product and declaring it essential. Such a strategy might support the choice of doubling your sales as a SMART objective and make it achievable.
You have to be able to tell your team members what they are trying to achieve and how they will know that they have achieved it. SMART objectives include specific targets and conditions that, if reasonable, serve to motivate your team. Doubling your sales is a useful strategy only if you also specify, for example, the price at which you plan to achieve the higher sales. Giving your emplpoyees this information, a method of reaching the objective and access to tools that let them see their progress encourages them to work hard to make your SMART objective strategy a success.


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What can the U.S. do about Putin?
Dec. 9, 2003, 11:27 PM UTC / Source: msnbc.com
By Michael Moran
The need to secure Russia's help in the "war on terrorism" has softened the focus on events inside America's one-time nemesis. In exchange for military and geo-political favors, the U.S. abandoned what little moral leverage it had over the behavior of post-Soviet residents of the Kremlin on issues like fair elections, a free media or the treatment of minorities. Now, with Russia's President Vladimir Putin having jailed his main political rival for alleged economic misdeeds, what constructive role can the United States play in arresting a slide toward authoritarianism that could have awful consequences?
The move that briefly put Moscow datelines back on the front pages of newspapers the world over occurred more than a week ago: the jailing of Russia's most powerful industrialist, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, at the time chairman of the gigantic energy conglomerate Yukos.
Like so many important developments in the past year — the faltering hunt for al-Qaida, the faltering trans-Atlantic relationship, the disintegrating Israeli-Palestinian relationship, the increasing indebtedness of the United States — news of events in Russia these days is overwhelmed by coverage of the staggering challenge the Bush administration has created for itself (and the country) in Iraq.
But this one is worth dissecting, for it says a lot about the "opportunity costs" involved in making short-term deals on terrorism with leaders willing to use the elbow room granted by Washington for less than honorable purposes.
NOT JUST ANOTHER ENRON
First, for those just "dipping in" to Russian affairs, a few important words about Khodorkovsky:
like most of Russia's tycoons or "oligarchs," the 40-year-old Khodorkovsky is a former Soviet loyalist who amassed his fortune in the corrupt privatization process of the early 1990s;
he was an early convert and lobbyist for to the idea that Russian companies would need to clean up their act and adhere to international accounting and commercial standards if they hoped to attract the foreign investment needed to compete in world markets;
having turned Yukos into the fourth largest oil company in the world, largely through mergers, he was in negotiations (and Yukos still is) with Exxon-Mobil for the sale of a large Yukos stake, something the American giant hopes will guarantee it a foot-in-the-door of a major non-OPEC source of oil;
he is Jewish, like Boris Berezovsky and Vladimir Gusinsky, the two other "oligarchs" targeted and largely destroyed by Putin since he took the handoff from Boris Yeltsin over in 2000;
he is a major financial backer of the two parties that constitute Putin's main democratic opposition, and was being courted actively by the still large communist bloc as a potential challenger to Putin in the 2004 presidential elections.
SELECTIVE PROSECUTION?
Putin's decision to move against Khodorkovsky is based, legally, on charges of fraud and tax evasion to the tune of $1 billion. There is a lot more afoot, however. Russia's tumultuous transition from Soviet rule created a huge legal and political vacuum during the 1990s, and into it stepped previously unknown mid-level Soviet bureaucrats like Khodorkovsky, Berezovsky, and, it might be added, Putin.
Few doubt that charges against the tycoon will be difficult to substantiate, especially in a Russian courtroom. What worries those with an interest in seeing Russia move further up the democratic food chain, however, is the selective way the law is being applied.
The Bush administration is no exception, but this is a terribly inconvenient development. Bush priorities in relations with Russia to date have revolved around winning Putin's tacit agreement to American military moves in Central Asia and Iraq, and using Russia as a foil when the prickly French cause trouble (as recently happened when the U.S. won a vote at the U.N. on Iraq in October).
Yet as the president of the party of business, champion of the energy industry — not to mention the son of the man whose legacy includes being in office when the Soviet Union collapsed — Bush can hardly allow the Yukos affair to go unmentioned. Enormous sums of American investment are at stake, not just through the Exxon-Mobil deal, but because Russia's stock market has been a hot ticket over the past 12 months. The Bush administration has repaid Russian help in Afghanistan and other issues by smoothing the way for American aid, credits and private investment there.
So, the administration is concerned. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage, who met with the head of Russia's parliament this week, brought up the Yukos case. As a spokesman, Adam Ereli, puts it, Armitage stressed "that the case needs to be judged fairly and via due process of the law applied non-selectively."
A POTEMKIN PROSECUTION?
The idea that Khodorkovsky just happened to be the next best target of a fair and balanced legal system strains credibility, even among those in the administration who view the relatively warm Putin-Bush friendship as an important asset.
"It's ugly, and it's not easy to paint it any other way," says one such senior official, requesting anonymity. "But we have other priorities, and on balance we see stability in Russia and a friendly ear in the Kremlin as a lot more important."
Sen. John McCain, (R.-Ariz.), freed of the inconveniences of governing, is more frank.
"Admittedly, Messrs. Gusinsky, Berezovsky, and Khodorkovsky may not provide to proponents of democracy and free markets in Russia the most laudable personal histories upon which to wage a resolute defense of our democratic principles," he said on the Senate floor Wednesday. "But failure to defend them would acknowledge exactly what the Kremlin cynically alleges: that they are being prosecuted because of the way they made their money. What has caused these three Russian tycoons to be singled out are their activities in support of opposition political parties and free media."
CREEPING AUTHORITARIANISM?
Human rights and pro-democracy advocates take heart from such statements. But these same people wonder where the administration is on issues involving less prominent citizens of Putin's nation — from ethnic minorities hounded out of Moscow for lack of a residency permit, to environmental activists roughed up by police, to the millions trapped in the bloody fighting in the southern region of Chechnya.
"During his election campaign, Bush called Russia's operation in Chechnya "not acceptable" and threatened to cut off foreign aid," wrote Anna Neistat, the director of the Moscow office of Human Rights Watch just before the latest Bush-Putin summit in September. "Now he does not dare even to mention it."
Indeed, the most recent State Department report on human rights catalogues many of these abuses: "There were credible reports of serious violations, including numerous reports of extrajudicial killings, by both the Government and Chechen separatists in the Chechen conflict. .. There were reports of government involvement in politically motivated disappearances in Chechnya. There were credible reports that law enforcement personnel continued to torture, beat, and otherwise abuse detainees and suspects. Arbitrary arrest and detention, while significantly reduced by a new Code of Criminal Procedure, remained problems, as did police corruption."
WHEN TO CRY FOUL
The mitigating factor for Russia, and for other nations making the transition from authoritarian or communist rule to democracy, is that such a transition is a complex journey that will take some time to perfect. Not everyone in the vast bureaucracy, perhaps not even a majority, will be willing to let go of the old perks of authoritarian power. Eventually, though, the right leader will make it so.
This remains true. Five years ago, it was common for critics to compare Russia with the weak, democratic Weimar Republic of Germany in the 1920s — the one so complicit in Hitler's rise to power. "Imagine the Soviet nuclear arsenal in the hands of a Hitler" went the argument, and it was, no doubt, chilling.
Back then, the idea that a former KGB colonel might take control of the country would have surprised no one inside Russia, whose citizens are famously tolerant of tyrants. Indeed, the only thing about former KGB Col. Putin's rise to power that might have surprised the average Russian back then is the fact that he won a credible democratic election to do it.
Now that Putin and his allies — the "siloviki" — controls the Kremlin, the military and the media, it may be beyond the Russian people to cry foul when signs of abuse emerge. Corrupt or not, Khodorkovsky represented the only credible political challenger facing Putin in a country of 160 million people. Now, he's in jail.
The West in general, and the United States in particular, have been loath criticize Putin on many things, citing the short-term need for his support. Yet while 9/11 changed many things, the nature of power is not one of them.
The famous words of a 19th century British nobleman remain relevant today: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely."
Michael Moran is senior correspondent for MSNBC.com. You can request to join or be removed from the email notification list.


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Blue Heron Rewild Home For Sale!
This is the gorgeous Blue Heron Tiny House on Wheels by Rewild Homes that's currently for sale in British Columbia.
Want to purchase the house? Have more questions? Contact Rewild Homes here. Price and additional details on the last page.
I really love this modern style "upgrade" to a traditional wood stove.
Beautiful look from the entry door to the rest of the home.
Great drawer storage underneath the steps.
I love the recessed lighting in the beams!
It's fun to have seating on either side of the living space.
That skylight lets in so much natural light!
That's a fun light fixture!
The tile backsplash is just beautiful.
Great kitchen with a good stove and nice-sized fridge.
I like the idea of an area rug in the loft. Clever!
Bowl sinks are still my favorite ever!
Very nice pine interior construction and lovely drawer storage beneath the staircase.
Does it have two bathrooms ? Those are two different pics of the toilet.
It looks like one picture is before it was hooked up, and the other picture was after it was hooked up with the vent pipe installed. Seems to be the same toilet, though.
Hey Sondra! Thanks for getting in touch. That last bathroom picture is definitely not from any house of ours, it was a glitch in the listing. There is one bathroom in this home, with the raised white bowl sink and the glass shower. Sorry for the confusion!
This is very lovely, but the staircase must have a railing. It is too easy to fall and get injured.
I'm sure you could ask Rewild to install one 🙂 Railings are always wise!
Very sleek. Love the stair. The bathroom is adorable, and the wood heater is unique. Nice job.
I thought the modern wood heater was so interesting! I love wood stoves, and haven't seen one so sleek.
I was also confused about that, but they had both pictures on the website so I figured it was just me having a hard time understanding the layout!
This house has a lot going for it – with both pluses and minuses. 🙂 I will start with the pluses – the openness of the layout is something that can be felt, even in the pictures. Despite the limited legal width of a THOW, this one seems larger inside, sort of like a Japanese or Korean tea room but with a little bit of seating – just enough – and clean lines. I can picture a cozy time with friends on these benches and on the floor sipping some good fresh ginger tea. The woodstove is narrow and accommodating to that space, keeping the open feel and the storage for wood underneath is a thinking feature. This saves having to run outside repeatedly and grab more wood on cold nights.
Despite the openness, there is still storage, but it is subtle. The stairs are safer than a ladder, although a handrail going up from the halfway point would be a better arrangement for those of us who are middle age, or want to age with their house.
I like the open space under the sink, the sink moved over for room on the counter and the glass shower *IF* that is the actual bathroom – it appears there are two bathrooms pictured. Not a fan of composting toilets, but the *Incinolet* would be a better option, however that appears to be in a different bathroom. The bathroom pictures are a bit confusing. I guess in either case, both bathrooms *seem* to feature a bit more space inside than average for a THOW and that is a plus.
The loft has small recessed can lights in the ceiling – this is excellent for those of us with limited vision. We can just turn on the light going up, rather than have to climb into bed in the dark and then turn on a nightstand light. The downside is it doesn't appear that the builder installed a three-way switch to turn the light on at the top of the stairs and then another on the back wall to turn the light off when in bed. There are several windows in the loft – this is huge – and a safety issue in case of fire. Good thinking. It seems to be a trend now but I have also seen many THOW where the secondary loft doesn't have a exit point window.
Now for the minuses. 🙂 This house was advertised as "Stunning beamwork, a cozy woodstove, and a full solar panel and battery package compliment this off-grid craftsman cabin." As I read this, I was looking forward to a sort of log cabin environment with a nice cozy, wood cabin interior and the warm sense of hot chocolate in front of the fire. Rather, one gets the sense they started out that way but then had a weird moment and suddenly changed direction halfway through the build. We have classic "Stunning beamwork, a cozy woodstove" and then suddenly, we convert to light gray painted walls, a 1920's retro avante-garde style light in the ceiling and the woodstove goes from a more classic cabin style to a oval modern shape. The whole picture coming together strikes me as odd.
*Stunning beamwork* Okay, the actual craftsmanship of the beam is very nice – they did a good job, but it is so high that one doesn't really sense it's presence in the house, nor can appreciate it's simple beauty. It would have more effect if dropped down to just above the window level to add to the cozy feel of the woodstove.
The second downside is – and it seems to be a trend lately in THOW's – is *Let's put up beautiful tongue-in-groove wood on the walls* GOOD THING. Then – wait for it – *Let's destroy the natural beauty of the wood by PAINTING it. Good Grief. This is a major decorating faux paus – I see it again and again, and I never cease to scratch my head over it. I *understand* not everyone likes wood interiors. However, if you want white walls or some other color, put up some *other* material, not natural wood. This is starting to be done in THOW's more and more. White walls that are of a sleek material have a clean spacious look that painted tongue and groove doesn't deliver visually. In the case of *this* particular house, not only does the paint cover up the wood's natural beauty and present a false descriptive sales pitch for the house, but it also looks like something other than wood is being covered up.
Ok, Off my soapbox now – this house has a lot going for it otherwise – layout is awesome, kitchen again is just enough and perfect and both bathroom setups seem to be better than most. This is a good repeat plan.
I didn't see anything about freshwater tanks or a rain catchment systems is it off grid? I love the whole house but I like the idea of a privacy wall in the loft or a bit of separation.


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World Bank projects Pakistan's GDP growth at 2%
Marred with a gigantic inflation rate, large fiscal and current account deficits, and the low level of foreign exchange reserves, the World Bank has projected Pakistan's GDP growth to reduce to 2% in FY23 — half the pace that was anticipated last June.
A World Bank Group flagship report, titled "Global Economic Prospects", mentioned that only three years after emerging from the pandemic-induced recession of 2020, global growth has slowed to the extent that the economy is perilously close to falling into recession — defined as a contraction in annual global per capita income.
It said that the global high rate of inflation triggered "unexpectedly rapid and synchronous monetary policy tightening around the world to contain it".
According to the report, global growth is expected to decelerate sharply to 1.7 % in 2023, mainly due to the elevated inflation, higher interest rates, reduced investment, and disruptions caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
In Pakistan, the report stated, an already precarious economic situation, with low foreign exchange reserves and large fiscal and current account deficits, was exacerbated last August by severe flooding, which cost many lives.
Pakistan's forex reserves plunge $245.4 million to reach $5.57 billion
About one-third of the country's land area was affected, damaging infrastructure and directly affecting about 15% of the population.
It noted that the recovery and reconstruction needs are expected to be 1.6 times the FY23 national development budget. The flooding has seriously damaged agricultural production—which accounts for 23% of GDP and 37 % of employment.
The report added that Pakistan faces challenging economic conditions, including the repercussions of the recent flooding and continued policy and political uncertainty.
As the country implements policy measures to stabilize macroeconomic conditions, inflationary pressures dissipate, and rebuilding begins following the floods, growth is expected to pick up to 3.2% in FY2424 — still below previous projections.
In the region excluding India, growth in 2023 and 2024 — at 3.6% and 4.6%, respectively — is expected to underperform its average pre-pandemic rate.
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Earlier, a senior State Department official said that Russia has allegedly "used every opportunity at its disposal to protect the Assad regime in its continued use of chemical weapons"
MOSCOW, January 20. /TASS/. Under an invented pretext, the United States has first suspended and now stopped destructing own chemical weapons, Russia's Defense Ministry said on Saturday.
Earlier, a senior State Department official said that Russia has allegedly "used every opportunity at its disposal to protect the Assad regime in its continued use of chemical weapons."
"In line with the commitments under the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Russian Federation has in advance completed destruction of the entire stockpile of its chemical warfare agents. In the meantime, the United States under invented pretexts has first suspended and by now has stopped implementing its commitments due to 'lack of funding' and thus keeping about ten percent of their stockpile of toxic chemicals and special munitions battle-ready," the Russian defense ministry said.
"Therefore, before coming forward with evidence-free accusations against Russia, moreover, before lambasting anyone at international forums, US counterparts should themselves be - but not pretend to be - an example for the world concerning a responsible attitude to implementation of the Chemical Weapons Convention," it said.
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'Armed and dangerous' brothers sought in man's murder
By: Christian Jennings
Updated: Mar 22, 2018 - 6:56 PM
SOUTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Fulton County police are looking for a pair of brothers who they say shot and killed a man who was at a gas station trying to help his friends change a tire.
Channel 2's Christian Jennings spoke Thursday to the victim's mother and sisters, who said the young man's 7-year-old daughter will suffer most because of this.
The shooting happened in the parking lot of a Valero gas station on Fulton Industrial Boulevard where an argument led to the shooting of Elliott Johnson.
"We are all having a hard time but at same time, we're very strong. Our faith is strong and that's what's gotten me through," mother Jenese Hill said.
Hill told Jennings that she is struggling to cope with the sudden loss of her son.
"He was the love of my life. A grown man but still my baby," Hill said.
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Hill and her two daughters told Jennings that they lost a man who was a devoted father to a 7-year-old girl. They said Johnson was a person who liked to joke around and who loved helping others.
"He so loved his daughter. He really, really loved his daughter. She was the apple of his eye," Hill said. "She's very saddened. She wants to see him again, of course. I don't think she can quite comprehend that she won't see him again."
Fulton County police say Frederick Stephenson and Wayne Finnie are the primary suspects in Johnson's killing and are considered armed and dangerous.
Frederick Stephenson and Wayne Finnie
Fulton County Police
"They took someone away who was loved," Hill said.
Police say there are still persons of interest in the case.
"I have no idea who these people are, none whatsoever," Hill said.
Hill told Jennings that the friend who called Johnson out Tuesday night to help change a tire originally called him to a different gas station but apparently there wasn't an air pump there so they went to the Valero gas station instead.
Anyone with information about the two men is asked to call the Fulton County Police Department at 404-613-6600 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-8477.


Prog-metal outfit THE CONTORTIONIST released Intrinsic, their sophomore album, today, and AP caught up with frontman Jonathan Carpenter for all the details. If you're down for some otherworldly lyrics and complex guitarwork, check out an exclusive look at what Carpenter had to say about the making of the album and its overarching themes.
The first part of this song is crazy heavy and the rest flows on out with a couple of repeated themes. This song is about someone becoming bored with a static existence, wishing the boundaries could be changed at will.
This is one of the two songs we've been playing out live for a few months. The keyboard theme at the beginning and end have a vibe reminiscent of [English guitar virtuoso] Allan Holdsworth. This one is about an obsession with lucidity in dreaming and astral movement that leads to a near-death experience.
This song has a more unconventional layout and a wide range of keyboard sounds. It discusses the mysterious seat of consciousness and the process of feelings becoming emotions.
This is one of the heaviest tracks on the record, and it was also among the first songs to be written. It's about a weak mind that cannot find moral direction in self-produced logic, so it is forced to invent an all-powerful deity.
I think the sci-fi-inspired vocals really fit the scientific language in the opening lines. We've also been playing this live lately, and I find that it flows really nicely. The song talks about how scientific minds develop procedures to strengthen and multiply synaptic networks.
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I consider this song to be one of the best-written songs on the album. It has a very controlled yet schizophrenic feel. This is about the "project launch" and successful integration.
Hands down, this is the most brutal song on the album. The screams are layered with vocoder to give it a slight synthetic feel while still feeling scary heavy. This song is about depersonalization and the psychological madness that sets in when "patients" cannot coexist with a shared reality.
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