Chiclayo is 5% more expensive than Zenica. Apr 2019 Cost of Living.
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2015: Harley-Davidson has no plans for the Street 500
When we attended a bloggers meet early this year, we were informed that Harley-Davidson will launch the Street 750 motorcycle this year, and the Street 500 in 2015. Harley-Davidson has however informed us today that the company has no plans of launching the Street 500 yet.
Not that the launch in unlikely, the brand hasn't decided when will it finally make it to the locals markets where it is being manufactured. Harley-Davidson manufactures both, the Street 750 and the Street 500 at their facility in Haryana, and export it to international markets.
Powering the Street 500 will be a 492cc, liquid-cooled, Revolution X, V-Twin petrol motor producing 40 Nm of peak torque @ 3,500 RPM.
Styling will remain identical to the bigger Street 750 with an all-black look. The bike will sport a small bikini fairing headlamp, alloy wheels, front and rear disc brakes, 2×1 exhaust pipe in black, small speedometer with a digital display, big radiator etc.
We will now have to wait for an official statement from the company regarding their launch plans for the smallest Harley-Davidson yet.
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There is a strange obsession to create the robot image and likeness of the human being, as it is said that this will create empathy and will accept it from us naturally, while there is also a test of the 'uncanny valley', which tells us that if robots tend to look too much like a human being will cause a kind of rejection.
Despite this, much of the developments in robotics have been working on creating the perfect humanoid robot, which goes from the appearance, facial expressions, even their ability to talk, but an important point is that it also can be moved as us, something we have been working on the Georgia Technology Laboratory, AMBER.
A year ago we met the DURUS project, a robot that seeks to mimic the movements of the human being to walk, something very similar to what we saw with the robot Atlas of Boston Dynamics, but here the goal is to improve the way they walk up to it identical to that of a human.
We are now presenting the latest update to DURUS, which has improved dramatically their movements to the degree that you can now use sneakers. An important step in this update is the fact that they have gone from flat foot to one arc that allows the heel and then the rest of the plant, something not previously achieved.
The legs of the robot is no longer completely flat, plus area ankles are installed springs to simulate elastic tendons in humans, along with some new springs make the movement makes the whole process a foot human, from placing the heel to the toes off to start a new stride.
This will make robots more range of motion, capable of running at high speed, turning without falling and balance, now the next step is to make him jump. The aim of this kind of development is to create advanced robotic prostheses exoskeletons and efficient, plus they are the basis for humanoid robots of the future. Visit http://carroussa.com/ for more reviews.


Race dates: Friday July 21st. and Saturday July 22nd.
Purse $20.00 each day. You are welcome to enter your car in the bracket race as well.
Camping or leaving your car overnight is welcome.
We have a big purse provided by Tim Harrold again this year.
Saturdays winner will also receive a complete cast crank slant 6 engine compliments of Richard Greer.
All cars are invited to be displayed at Tim's Chrysler Dealership on Sat. morning around 9:00 to 10:00 am. Kay will have some breakfast biscuits at the dealership for everyone.
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Let me know if you have question of if I left anything out.
I should have three cars to enter, my race car, Kay with the 62 Valiant, and Dale with the 66 Dart street car.
I am 90% right now. Will let you know for sure next week.
I am there barring any unforseen difficulities ..
Here is our racer count so far.
This could potentially be our biggest Wilkesboro race for many years.
If I left you name our just add it to the list.
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I believe Charlie is going to make the trip up from Florida?
And I noticed 4 Father/Son teams! Wonder which one wins out? The old or the young!
That looks like an awesome turnout!
I will try to make it if I can sneak away from my school at Fort Belvoir, VA.
I'll just be bench racing for this one.
Yes it is looking favorable for Charrlie to make it. This might be a record number of father/son teams for slant six. Pretty awesome!
Looks real promising for me. Got my 88 D-150 on the road, and am trying to finish some small items, before giving it a road test with he trailer and race car. Any one need some parts, from me. Or I can haul from Fl to NC or reverse, and places in between.
10 days and a wake up. Looking forward to Wilkesboro.
Jack, you have a PM. Please get in touch with me.
I have updated the roll call list. We now have 16 cars if Andrew drives Ricks truck down. In any case we are close to having a 50 point race. Maybe we can pull it off. Wish I had another slant six car or two sitting around. Its going to be a big race weekend!


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Here are my favorite picks for anime like Clockwork Planet. Keep in mind the list is in no particular order. Enjoy!
The Walpurgis Royal Academy of Machinart was founded alongside the development of "Machinart," machine magic capable of giving life and intelligence to mechanical dolls subsequently called as "automaton." Its aim: train skilled puppeteers to control the automatons, as militaries across the globe have begun incorporating Machinart into their armies.
After miserably failing the academy's entrance exams, Raishin Akabane and his humanoid automaton Yaya must defeat one of the top one hundred students to earn the right to take part in the Evening Party, a fight for supremacy between puppeteers using their automatons. The last one standing is bestowed the title of "Wiseman" and granted access to the powerful forbidden arts.
With great advancements in technology, mankind has created hIEs, human-like robots that act as public and personal servants for society. Unlike many others, the kind-hearted high school student Arato Endou treats hIEs as equals, but his financial situation keeps him from ever owning one.
However, his normal life is shattered when an ordinary run to the local grocery store goes horribly awry. Viciously assaulted by a hacked hIE, Arato is on the verge of death; but luckily, he is saved by an abnormal hIE carrying a weaponized coffin. Her name is Lacia, one of five highly advanced hIEs that recently escaped the clutches of the mysterious MemeFrame Corporation.
In the near future, humans have discovered a fourth dimension, Dimension W, and a supposedly infinite source of energy within. In order to harness this profound new energy, mankind develops advanced "coils," devices that link to and use the power of Dimension W. However, by year 2071, the New Tesla Energy corporation has monopolized the energy industry with coils, soon leading to the illegal distribution of unofficial coils that begin flooding the markets.
Japan, 2039. Ten years after the outbreak of the "Apocalypse Virus," an event solemnly regarded as "Lost Christmas," the once proud nation has fallen under the rule of the GHQ, an independent military force dedicated to restoring order. Funeral Parlor, a guerilla group led by the infamous Gai Tsutsugami, act as freedom fighters, offering the only resistance to GHQ's cruel despotism.
Inori Yuzuriha, a key member of Funeral Parlor, runs into the weak and unsociable Shuu Ouma during a crucial operation, which results in him obtaining the "Power of Kings"—an ability which allows the wielder to draw out the manifestations of an individual's personality, or "voids." Now an unwilling participant in the struggle against GHQ, Shuu must learn to control his newfound power if he is to help take back Japan once and for all.
Planetarian
It is thirty years after the failure of the Space Colonization Program. Humanity is nearly extinct. A perpetual and deadly Rain falls on the Earth. Men known as "Junkers" plunder goods and artifacts from the ruins of civilization. One such Junker sneaks alone into the most dangerous of all ruins—a "Sarcophagus City." In the center of this dead city, he discovers a pre-War planetarium. And as he enters he is greeted by Hoshino Yumemi, a companion robot. Without a single shred of doubt, she assumes he is the first customer she's had in 30 years. She attempts to show him the stars at once, but the planetarium projector is broken. Unable to make heads or tails of her conversation, he ends up agreeing to try and repair the projector…
C³ – CubexCursedxCurious
From the light novel series written by Minase Hazuki, comes a story of love, action, and comedy. Yachi Haruaki is a high school boy who is naturally resistant to curses. After his father sends him a mysterious black cube, Haruaki awakes to find a nude girl named Fear standing in his kitchen. She's the human form of the cursed black cube – and an instrument of torture! Utilizing her special abilities, Fear fights alongside Haruaki to defeat other cursed instruments and their owners.
No Game, No Life
No Game No Life is a surreal comedy that follows Sora and Shiro, shut-in NEET siblings and the online gamer duo behind the legendary username "Blank." They view the real world as just another lousy game; however, a strange e-mail challenging them to a chess match changes everything—the brother and sister are plunged into an otherworldly realm where they meet Tet, the God of Games.
A mecha otaku is reincarnated into another world as Ernesti Echevarria, also known as Eru. In this world, huge humanoid weapons known as Silhouette Knights exist. Dreaming of piloting those robots, Eru and his friends, Archid Olter and Adeltrud Olter, aim to become Knight Runners.
The anime takes place in Osaka in "AD20XX," and revolves around the Hand Shakers—partners who can summon "Nimrodes," weapons born from their deep psyche by joining hands. In order to grant the pair's wish, the Hand Shakers compete with and fight other Hand Shaker pairs. The top pair will then meet and challenge "God."
In the early 20th century, the discovery of the substance Cavorite allowed the production of advanced military technology and steered the country toward conflict. London is now divided by a wall, and the Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Albion battle a silent war where espionage is the only weapon that can destabilize the enemy. A group of girls from the prestigious Queen's Mayfaire school work as undercover spies for the Commonwealth.
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By Todd Livingston November 20, 2022 No Comments4 Mins Read
A team of scientists, led by researchers at Yale University, think they have discovered why land plants evolved complex vascular systems – a mystery that has stood for nearly a century.
When land plants first appeared about 500 million years ago, their vascular systems were very simple.
Inside their roots and stems looked like bundles of grass, which drew water and nutrients from the surrounding area.
About 420 million years ago, however, this water-absorbing system underwent a major change, gradually dividing the 'grasses' into shapes, forms, and sizes.
For almost 100 years, scientists did not know why evolution favored the interior of these things, but a new study of fossils shows that the modern nervous system can withstand drought.
The lack of water, the authors conclude, is probably what started the process inside the plants.
The first terrestrial plants on Earth were small, harmless, moss-like structures. They didn't have roots, which meant they only lived in areas with a lot of water.
The first vascular plants were centimeters tall and were found only in the wettest areas.
One of the problems they had to overcome to get out of the river was how to keep water transport through their xylem from being blocked by embolism during drought.
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As plants move upland into more arid regions, they need new ways to obtain water, sunlight, and nutrients while protecting themselves from evaporation and dehydration.
That's where the branches and roots came in handy. And yet, at the same time, the design also introduced new challenges.
During a drought, plants can easily dry out, creating vapors, like an embolism, that block water from passing through the roots.
In a simple and unaltered vascular system, air bubbles within the plant can spread to other channels or 'grasses', trapping additional water and nutrients. The effects can cause tissue death, and can kill the entire plant.
Drawing the various vascular systems of some modern and extinct plants preserved in fossilsresearchers have now shown that the vascular system can block air bubbles.
When the grasses that make up the vascular system of plants are divided into structures, simulations show that air bubbles have fewer neighbors to spread.
The videos below show the difference between an embolism that spreads through the veins of a simple, primitive plant versus a complex, modern one.
Films of the embolism process that spread between the canals in the two parts of the plant. The stem on the left represents the original plant, and its simple deformation makes the embolism spread easily. The structures on the right are more complex, and as a result, embolism causes less damage. (Martin Bouda/Czech Academy of Sciences)
These findings have led researchers to conclude that drought is a "nonsensical" determinant of vascular stress in plants.
"Every time a plant leaves a cylindrical vascular system, every time it makes a small change, the plant gets a reward for its ability to survive drought," explains plant biologist Craig Brodersen of the Yale School of the Environment.
"And if the reward is always there, then it will force the plants to move away from the old cylindrical vascular system to these more complex types.
"By making these small changes, plants solved this problem that had to be figured out very early in the history of the earth, otherwise the forests we see today would not exist."
Not only do the findings reveal interesting facts about the ancient world, but they also help to explain how many types of nerves seen in modern plants evolved and discuss future solutions.
Cross section through the site Cheilanthes lanosa, also known as the Hairy lip fern, showing a vascular heart system in the xylem. (Craig Brodersen Lab)
This new understanding of how plants respond to drought may one day help researchers prepare plants for rapid climate change.
If scientists can figure out how to grow good roots and blood vessels, other plants can feed us in the future.
This study was published in Science.
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Researchers discover new, abundant enzyme that helps bacteria infect animals
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Researchers have discovered a new class of enzymes in hundreds of bacterial species, including some that cause disease in humans and animals. The discovery provides new insights into how bacteria invade their hosts. The research appears this week in Nature Communications.
Andrew Doxey, a professor of biology at the University of Waterloo, led the team that found it in a new type of flagella, a whip-like appendage found on the outside of a bacterial cell that propels it. This new type of flagella is capable of digesting proteins in the bacteria's environment. This discovery updates the long-held view that bacteria use their flagella mostly for movement, and demonstrates that flagella can also function as enzymes, like what happens with the spread of infection.
Doxey made the discovery through the use of bioinformatics, a growing scientific field that combines biology and computer science to study large biological datasets, such as genomes.
"It is an exciting time for bioinformatics right now. We have thousands of genomes available to us and most of them are unexplored. It's amazing that we can discover new biology by using a computer alone," said Doxey, who is also cross-appointed to the Cheriton School of Computer Science at Waterloo. "What we found in this case is that many bacteria have repurposed their flagella to function as protein-degrading enzymes. There are thousands of these enzymes, making this potentially one of the largest enzyme structures known."
Bacterial flagella are filaments composed of around 20,000 proteins that link up together and form structures about 10 micrometers long - roughly one-tenth the width of a human hair. While they can differ structurally, most flagella help with propulsion, and in some cases, they can attach bacteria to host cells. The discovery of flagella as enzymes means that some of them can also break down tough bonds in cells and tissues.
"We think that these enzymatic flagella may help some bacteria degrade and move through viscous environments. Interestingly, scientists have tried engineering flagella with this functionality before, but until now, we didn't know that nature already did this," said Doxey, a member of the Centre for Bioengineering and Biotechnology at Waterloo.
To test whether these new enzymatic flagella are active, scientists examined Clostridium haemolyticum, a pathogen that's highly fatal in cows and sheep, and isolated the flagella. This pathogen has numerous flagella on one cell. They found that the flagella are capable of breaking down proteins found in cow liver—precisely where the organism infects.
The researchers also found the enzymes in bacteria that inhabit the human gut. Further research is needed to determine whether they play a beneficial or harmful role in humans.
The enzyme may improve understanding of how this organism and related pathogens cause disease. There may be ways of using these enzymes in biotechnology to degrade things we want to break down, including biofilms, sticky colonies of harmful bacteria. They are associated with more than 80 per cent of infections.
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This thesis will address several problems in discrete optimization. These problems are considered hard to solve. However, good approximation algorithms for these problems may be helpful in approximating problems in computational biology and computer science. Given an undirected graph G=(V,E) and a family of subsets of vertices S, the minimum crossing spanning tree is a spanning tree where the maximum number of edges crossing any single set in S is minimized, where an edge crosses a set if it has exactly one endpoint in the set. This thesis will present two algorithms for special cases of minimum crossing spanning trees. The first algorithm is for the case where the sets of S are pairwise disjoint. It gives a spanning tree with the maximum crossing of a set being 2OPT+2, where OPT is the maximum crossing for a minimum crossing spanning tree. The second algorithm is for the case where the sets of S form a laminar family. Let b_i be a bound for each S_i in S. If there exists a spanning tree where each set S_i is crossed at most b_i times, the algorithm finds a spanning tree where each set S_i is crossed O(b_i log n) times. From this algorithm, one can get a spanning tree with maximum crossing O(OPT log n). Given an undirected graph G=(V,E), and a family of subsets of vertices S, the minimum crossing perfect matching is a perfect matching where the maximum number of edges crossing any set in S is minimized. A proof will be presented showing that finding a minimum crossing perfect matching is NP-hard, even when the graph is bipartite and the sets of S are pairwise disjoint.


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on February 9, 2015 February 25, 2015
For those who have followed Wrong Side of Pond for any length of time longer than a week or two, you're probably well aware of my deep love for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Longer-time followers are probably also familiar with my obsession with former Lillywhites star and current Real Madrid galáctico Gareth Bale.
Admittedly, it was pretty rough watching Bale depart for the Spanish capital two seasons ago. Okay, it downright sucked. But given time, it's at least been a pill that could swallow.
I understand Bale's ambition to play for arguably the greatest club of all time. He "dreamed" of playing for them as a schoolboy. Since his move to Iberia, he's achieved tremendous success too. Those successes have ranged from seemingly less impressive feats such as holding down a spot in their starting XI — a much harder task at Madrid than it might seem — to scoring the winning goal to help Madrid lift their long-sought tenth Champions League trophy. Too, it's not like he went to a direct rival and Spurs did receive a pleasant sum of Euros for parting ways with him. So for all of those reasons, I've been able to accept his successes even though he's not been enjoying them while wearing a Spurs' shirt.
However, with rumors of Bale moving on to Manchester United refusing to go away, I'll admit that's a pill I'm less inclined to take.
United, of course, are believed to have lodged a late bid for Bale the summer he moved to Real Madrid. Reportedly, the proposal that they offered Spurs was a far larger number than the fee they were expecting from Real. But with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy set on only letting Bale go if it was to a club outside of England, and Bale only having eyes for Madrid, the move never came to fruition.
You can't really blame United for trying though. The "biggest" club in Great Britain, the Red Devils probably feel a need to have the biggest British star player in their ranks. Rooney aside, there's no one who fits the billing better than Bale. And given their history of employing a pacy, tricky Welsh Wizard in their attack, Bale's appeal to United only amplifies.
So with rumors of a January switch back to Britain renewed, you can imagine my relief when the window came and went without anything more than backpage fodder materializing.
As to be expected, many poo-pooed the idea that Bale would be willing to leave Madrid… myself included. And the reasons why a move to Manchester for Gareth seemed unlikely were many. Would United be willing to drop a world record fee to acquire Bale, especially after the summer spending the club posted? Where would Bale even fit into an attack that already boasts the likes of Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Angel Di María, (potentially) Falcao, Juan Mata, and Adnan Januzaj? And perahps most of all, why would Bale be interested in leaving the club he "dreamed" of playing for as a kid so quickly after arriving?
All of those questions seem like perfectly reasonable reasons to nix a Gareth-United union.
But regrettably, all of those questions also provide an answer that seems to point to the possibility of Bale holding up a red shirt in Manchester — maybe as early as this coming summer. Let's tackle each of them individually.
Would Manchester United break the bank to land Bale?
Look, there's no downplaying the amount of money Manchester United have thrown around during the last couple of transfer windows. With that kind of outlay, there's plenty of reason to believe that David Gil and Co. would keep the strings on their purse a little tighter over the next window or so to help keep control of the club's finances. Recall that United's owners, the Glazers, are still servicing the sizable loans that they used to buy the club and the need to keep reducing that debt. Furthermore, the theory of financial frugality in future windows holds even more water when you consider that the club also went without the influx of Champions League money that they're used to for the first time in recent seasons.
So how could they make it work? Enter new kit sponsors adidas, who will be taking over United's kit deal from Nike for a staggering £75 million a year starting with the 2015/16 season.
Adidas have a number of high-profile athletes in their soccer catalog, and there's no doubting the German brand would love to place one of them in Manchester as their leading man in their new Red Devils' kit. That player would need to not only be very good, but also extremely marketable. Being British would help that equation. While Messi is chief amongst adidas' players, there's zero chance he'll end up in Manchester — well, the red half anyway. Sure, fellow adidas athlete Angel Di María is already at United, but his face doesn't exactly offer the marketability that Bale's would.
It might be possible that United would be willing to help finance Bale's purchase to land a man who checks all of those boxes. Plus, United have proven they were willing to splash the cash before, and word is they have the transfer kitty to back it up.
Where would Bale fit into an already stocked United attack?
United have a pretty deep attack at the moment, and it might awfully difficult to try to squeeze Bale into the equation — not that Van Gaal wouldn't relish the challenge. Would there even be room for him there?
Of course there would be, and there probably would be at just about any club in the world.
a little welsh family reunion might be another way for united to help grease the wheels.
First off, Bale managed just fine with breaking into a team that featured the likes of Ronaldo, Di María, Benzema, Jesé and Isco. He kept his spot too once Madrid lured in James Rodríguez. So I think the likelihood of him forcing his way into United's squad shouldn't really be any more stiff of a challenge.
Secondly, why would anyone think that all of the players currently in United's attack would still be there if Bale did come in? In all actuality, at least one of those players would leave to make room for him. And the state of things in Louis van Gaal's current squad seem to indicate there will likely be more departures. Robin van Persie is getting old, his powers are fading and injuries are never that far away. Januzaj has broken into the XI a few times recently, but LVG doesn't seem to fancy him that much and he suffers from a lack of consistency. Mata has been in and out of the team. And probably the most likely to leave is Falcao, who's only in on loan and hasn't really produced enough yet to prove he's worth the price Monaco would ask to make the deal permanent.
So yeah, there's room in that team for Bale. Even if they have to make it for him.
Why would Bale be interested in leaving Real Madrid?
On the surface, Gareth seems pretty happy in sunny Spain. Ancelotti seems to like him, as do the rest of the club's hierarchy. He's raised his game considerably since arriving, playing more down the right and somehow finding a way to default to Ronaldo while still contributing regularly. The team has been wildly successful during his time there too. And the wages — we'll just assume they're pretty nice.
Why then would he go?
Playing in front of the Los Merengues faithful is no easy task, as Real Madrid's supporters have zero fear of roasting one of their own if he fails to meet their astronomical expectations. And despite his sizable production in the year and half that he's been at the club, recently they've targeted Bale with boos and whistles of disapproval. Why? Initially because he failed to set up Ronaldo with a goal that would have given him a hat trick, but it's expanded to other "reasons" too.
The question is: has the Bernabéu crowd gotten to him yet? If so, the familiarity of British culture might enough to sway his opinion. Toss in the appeal of potentially being the club's main man — much like Ronaldo is in Madrid — and the equally ludicrous wages United are sure to offer, and you could see how he might be convinced.
So, will Bale end up in Manchester? I don't know. None of us do, at least not yet.
But if he does, I can tell you this much: I will hate it. And I might go postal, particularly if Madrid aim to replace him with Harry Kane….
About	D.J. Switzer
Soccer player, writer, fan, podcaster, and enthusiast... in no particular order. Writing from an American footie fan's perspective at www.wrongsideofthepond.com from Cincinnati, USA.
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Webster's Dictionary defines a Jubilee as, "a special anniversary; especially: a 50th anniversary". The term "Jubilee" comes from an early Biblical tradition celebrating the last year of seven sabbatical cycles or the end of 49 years. Now, 50 years in any one spot is a pretty big deal, but you know what's an even bigger deal? 100 years. That's right, Camp Story, located at 11 Presbyterian Road in Story, Wyoming, is celebrating their Centennial Jubilee or 100th Anniversary this year!
If you aren't familiar with Camp Story, you should be. Here's some background on how the camp started! Originally the Big Horn Conference Grounds, the First Presbyterian church was deeded the piece of property for $1 in 1917. The property was a gift from sisters Annabel and Susan Wolfe. On April 19th, 1921, Camp Story held its first session. The church initially wanted to use it for adult ministry retreats. However, when youth numbers started to increase after the late 1920's, the Camp purchased the now 16-acre property adjacent to the original property to accommodate the increase of campers.
Camp Story held its first official Presbyterian youth conference in 1925 under the direction of multiple pastors from nearby areas; Dr. Sweetland of Sheridan, Reverend Samuel Ryland of Gillette, and Reverend J.R. Walter of Powell. The first cabin was built by Dr. G. H. Buffmun who used lumber from a fallen airplane hangar. In 1927, camp directors saw the need for more cabins as over one hundred attendees were signed up. Under the direction of Dr. J. Willis Hamlin, many facility improvements took place, land was acquired, and debts were payed off. Under the direction of Reverend Mcclure in the 1940's, the camp was retrofitted with electricity. Reverend Washburn would see the facilities all repainted to the current green and the bathhouse was also given flushing toilets all within the years 1958-1964. In 1965, the new Sheridan Pastor, Reverend Robert Palmer, began the building of the bath house and remodel of the kitchen. Reverend Palmer then made additions to the kitchen, enlarged the dining hall, and in 1971, the bathhouse was completely renovated. In the 1980's, many improvements to the cabins were made, more bunks were built, and a new roof was added to the dining hall.
The famous Camp Story Bell has been on the grounds since 1948. It was purchased by the Duffeyes family of Casper, Wyoming, from the town of Meeteetse, Wyoming. The town of Meeteetse originally bought the bell from Philadelphia for their schoolhouse after the end of the Civil War when the war for the west was ending. After the schoolhouse in Meeteetse was partially burned, the town sold the bell to the Duffeyes. In 1957, the bell was given a foundational uplift with the current steel rails and steel uprights set in cement.
Camp Story now offers camps for all age groups, ranging from pre-k to high school seniors. Its current mission is to help youth build and develop their relationship with Jesus Christ. The campgrounds are also available to rent for any event or retreat you have in mind.
This year, to celebrate the history of Camp Story, they will be hosting a Centennial Jubilee Celebration on August 25th through the 27th. The camp has cabins and beds that can currently accommodate 94 campers. The newly remodeled lodge has space for 150 attendees. You are also welcome to camp in a tent! Come join them for a great weekend of camping, nature, food, and friends! Attendees are encouraged to donate so that the camp can continue to impact people for the next 100 years to come!
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Toward A Sociological Theory of Information
Harold Garfinkel
Anne Rawls
Published December 30, 2008 by Routledge
Published June 30, 2008 by Routledge
Published November 17, 2015 by Routledge
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In 1952 at Princeton University, Harold Garfinkel developed a sociological theory of information. Other prominent theories then being worked out at Princeton, including game theory, neglected the social elements of "information," modeling a rational individual whose success depends on completeness of both reason and information. In real life these conditions are not possible and these approaches therefore have always had limited and problematic practical application. Garfinkel's sociological theory treats information as a thoroughly organized social phenomenon in a way that addresses these shortcomings comprehensively. Although famous as a sociologist of everyday life, Garfinkel focuses in this new book-never before published-on the concerns of large-scale organization and decisionmaking. In the fifty years since Garfinkel wrote this treatise, there has been no systematic treatment of the problems and issues he raises. Nor has anyone proposed a theory of information like the one he proposed. Many of the same problems that troubled theorists of information and predictable order in 1952 are still problematic today.


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Q: Passing a struct instance to function not throwing error I have this situation:
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    foo(5); //error
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Why foo(A()) works while foo(5) does not? Wouldn't it be the same situation? Is A() on foo(A()) an rvalue? Can I consider A() in this situation a temporary object?


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Apollo 11 moon landing: Neil Armstrong's defining moment
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The Apollo 11 crew
NASA's Apollo 11 mission was a feat unlike any other in human history: After a rocket carried them 250,000 miles through space, two of these astronauts — Neil Armstrong (left) and Buzz Aldrin (right) — landed on the moon and spent two and a half hours out on the lunar surface. That first-ever moon landing took place July 20, 1969, making this year the 50th anniversary.
The astronaut in the center is Michael Collins, who stayed in orbit around the moon while Armstrong and Aldrin were on the surface. The photo is from May 1969 as preparations for Apollo 11 moved into the final stages. Click on through for photos from the moon, the spaceflight and the return to Earth, and from other moments in Armstrong's career.
Originally published Sept. 29, 2018.
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10 of L.A.'s Most Interesting and Historic Cemeteries
Liz Ohanesian June 20, 2017
From the pioneer plots that have long since fallen out of use to decaying graveyards full of large headstones to today's sprawling, immaculately groomed memorial parks, L.A.-area cemeteries are packed with the region's history. They tell us about our past, shedding light on the famous and obscure names that contributed to the building of the county. They clue us in to discriminatory practices and how that affected treatment of the dead. They hold the secrets that local historians have yet to uncover.
If you want to spend a day exploring cemeteries, the best course of action is to head to Boyle Heights and East Los Angeles, where there is a high concentration of cemeteries. This list, though, heads from the northern reaches of the San Fernando Valley down to Long Beach and parts in between.
Credit: Liz Ohanesian
1. Holy Cross Cemetery
When I asked my Facebook friends for cemetery recommendations, Holy Cross was mentioned several times. This tidy and sprawling Catholic cemetery is in the hills above Culver City; if you drive down Slauson too quickly, you might miss it. It isn't a particularly spooky cemetery, but it's the one on this list with the most goth cred on account of Bela Lugosi being a permanent resident. Maybe don't blast Bauhaus' Halloween jam when you're driving through these hills. Holy Cross isn't quite as famous as Hollywood Forever or Forest Lawn, but it's quite the site for celebrity burials. Find a Grave notes that there are 292 "famous interments" on the grounds, among them Sharon Tate, Bing Crosby, Rita Hayworth, Chick Hearn, Spike Jones and Darby Crash. Note that Holy Cross is large, the roads are winding and the graves are simple plaques in the grass, so if you are grave-hunting, you'll need a map. 5835 W. Slauson Ave., Culver City.
Sunnyside Cemetery; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
2. Sunnyside Cemetery
My Long Beach friends suggested checking out Sunnyside Cemetery, and they did not steer me wrong. This eternal resting spot is 108 years old and is a historic landmark, but it has been facing hard times for years. A recent Long Beach Press-Telegram story notes that, back in 1994, the former owner of the cemetery stole more than half of the cemetery's endowment. Even though he was convicted and sentenced, the cemetery never recovered from that loss. Things have grown worse with a combination of low burial rates and overgrowth issues that occurred after this past winter's storms. Sunnyside Cemetery has been the home of various events. Last year, Long Beach Cinematheque hosted programming here, including a screening of Fire Walk With Me that featured a live performance by the band Xiu Xiu. Every year around Halloween, there's a Historical Cemetery Tour, where actors portray the stories of those interred in this dilapidated cemetery. 1095 E. Willow St., Long Beach.
Odd Fellows Cemetery; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
3. Odd Fellows Cemetery
The Odd Fellows, an organization with roots going back to 18th-century England, works to take care of community members in life and death. Its Boyle Heights cemetery is as old and rambling as any you'll find in the neighborhood — and there are quite a few — but it's also the final location in a very strange '80s saga. In the early 1980s, more than 16,000 aborted fetuses were found in a bin outside the home of a lab owner. The disturbing discovery led to a lengthy legal battle over what to do with the remains, all of which was tangled up in religion, the abortion debate and separation of church and state. Inevitably, the case made it to the Supreme Court, which ruled that the fetuses could be buried or cremated but that it could not be a religious ceremony. Hence, they were interred at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in a ceremony that was nonreligious, but perhaps more than a little political, given that the eulogy was written by then-President Reagan. 3640 Whittier Blvd., Boyle Heights.
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4. Evergreen Cemetery
My great-grandparents are interred at Evergreen, so I visited this Boyle Heights cemetery here and there throughout my youth and was always struck by how wonderfully creepy the place was. One of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles, Evergreen is noteworthy for a lot of reasons, not all of them good. A KCET story from 2013 notes that the cemetery allowed African-Americans to be buried on the grounds, which was not the case at other local burial sites, but that its treatment of deceased Chinese was less than stellar. Chinese Angelenos, the story notes, were charged to be buried in the potter's field; many years later, some of their remains were found during Gold Line construction. Parts of Evergreen are divided by ethnicity, among them Japanese and Armenian. It's also known as a burial site for carnival and circus performers. L.A. Conservancy notes that the cemetery, which dates back to 1877, still buries 1,500 homeless and/or unidentified people every year. In recent years, Evergreen has been the subject of scrutiny over its maintenance, or lack thereof. In 2014, the L.A. Times reported that there had been long-running problems with the cemetery's owner, who also owned Woodlawn Cemetery in Compton and had faced charges for lousy conditions there, as well as misuse of endowment funds at both cemeteries. Evergreen was investigated in 2006 and placed on probation; its license was revoked in 2010 but restored a few years later. 204 N. Evergreen Ave., Boyle Heights.
Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
5. Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery
Angelus-Rosedale Cemetery was recommended by a friend for its aging graves. This Pico-Union cemetery, which dates back to the 1800s, is crammed with weathered tombstones and monuments, and the West Adams Heritage Association notes that it was the first local cemetery with no racial or religious restrictions. In a 2014 story, SCPR reported that one noteworthy permanent resident of the cemetery is Allen Allensworth, a former slave who fought for the Union and became the first African-American colonel. The same story also mentions that Hattie McDaniel was buried here specifically because of racially discriminatory policies at another cemetery. While Angelus-Rosedale is home to its share of deceased celebrities, today's pop culture geeks will recognize it for another reason: Scenes from Buffy the Vampire Slayer were shot here. 1831 W. Washington Blvd., Pico-Union.
Hollywood Forever; Credit: Daniel Kohn
6. Hollywood Forever
Hollywood Forever is an incredibly obvious stop on a cemetery tour. Find a Grave notes that there are 639 "famous interments" here, which seems like a lot but maybe isn't when the same site notes that there are well over 46,000 people buried here. Some of the personalties memorialized on these grounds are downright legendary, such as Cecil B. DeMille and Jayne Mansfield. Both Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone are interred here, as is L.A. punk pioneer Tomata du Plenti. Most recently, the cemetery made the news again with the funeral of singer Chris Cornell. Hollywood Forever also has gained a reputation for its events, including the Cinespia film series, concerts at the Masonic Lodge and the annual Day of the Dead celebration. 6000 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, 90038.
Forest Lawn; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
7. Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale)
Have you ever watched hardcore Michael Jackson fans wander around Forest Lawn's mausoleum and wonder if they know a secret passageway that the others don't? The late pop singer was laid to rest in a spot that isn't open to the public, but that doesn't keep the fans away from this superstar-friendly cemetery. You could seek out graves of the famous here, but the art that fills the grounds is a more intriguing attraction. Check out the on-site museum and the Great Mausoleum, but also take time to drive around and stop at whatever looks interesting. One of my favorite pieces is a reproduction of The Christus, mostly because its backstory involves saving art from the hands of Nazis. 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale.
Founders Memorial Park; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
8. Founders Memorial Park
Founders Memorial Park isn't technically a cemetery these days, but it used to be two neighboring burial sites. Whittier Daily News notes that the former Mount Olive and Broadway cemeteries date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, respectively, but they had fallen into disarray by the end of the 1950s. A decade later, the two cemeteries were turned into a park. The headstones are long gone, but some of the remains are still there. This is less a place to check out graves and more a place to creep out your friends during a picnic or ball game. 6755 Newlin Ave., Whittier.
Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park and Crematorium; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
9. Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park and Crematorium
The friend who suggested this Calabasas pet cemetery warned that it would be sad, but I wasn't quite prepared for how emotional a trip to the Los Angeles Pet Memorial Park and Crematorium would be. The first thing I noticed were the flowers. There were more floral arrangements — some fairly elaborate ones at that — than I had seen at some of the spots on this list intended for humans. This cemetery is known for its celebrity clientele; here you'll find the pets of stars like Rudolph Valentino and Charlie Chaplin, as well as famed animal actors. Still, the touching tributes to ordinary pets are the ones that will warm the heart or spark a tear. 5068 Old Scandia Lane, Calabasas.
San Fernando Pioneer Cemetery; Credit: Liz Ohanesian
10. San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery
It's not quite as old as San Fernando Mission Cemetery, but the San Fernando Pioneer Memorial Cemetery, which came recommended by a Facebook friend, dates back well over a century. If you want to visit, your best bet is to plan ahead. The remnants of the former Morningside Cemetery are typically closed to the public. If you're in the neighborhood, you can get a good view of the small white crosses and few headstones from over the fence, which is what I did after showing up after visiting hours. To explore this tiny cemetery, though, you'll need to arrive between 9 a.m. and noon on the third Saturday of the month or schedule an appointment for a tour. According to the San Fernando Valley Historical Society, which currently cares for the cemetery, the graveyard's history dates back to the late 1800s, but Valley development shrunk its intended size and it ultimately closed in 1939. The Historical Society also notes that few of the tombstones remain; there has been an effort to try to discern exactly who was buried here. 14451 Bledsoe St., Sylmar.


CHELSEA have had a £100m bid for Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane rejected by Real Madrid, according to reports.
Both players have been the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks over their futures at the Bernabeu and The Sun claim Jose Mourinho hoped to take the pair to Stamford Bridge.
Bale has come in for heavy criticism from Real Madrid supporters and the Spanish press for his performances for the European champions this season.
The Welshman played a key part in Madrid winning a 10th European Cup last season but has been verbally abused by fans and had his car attacked at Real's training ground this year.
Mourinho is also a big admirer of 21-year-old Varane, who he signed from Lens when in charge of Madrid.
It is believed the Portuguese manager is keen on partnering the Frenchman with compatriot Kurt Zouma in the heart of Chelsea's defence.
Varane has found his opportunities limited under Carlo Ancelotti with Sergio Ramos and Pepe the Italian manager's prefered centre-back pairing.
But Real president Florentino Perez is determined to keep hold of the duo, who have also been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United.


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Iran's President to Visit Malaysia, Japan: Official
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's President Hassan Rouhani plans to take a tour of Malaysia and Japan in December, his chief of staff announced.
- Politics news -
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a weekly cabinet session on Wednesday, Mahmoud Vaezi said Rouhani is scheduled to visit Malaysia and Japan later this month.
The presidential visit to Kuala Lumpur will be made at the invitation of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Bin Mohamad, he added.
Vaezi also noted that Rouhani has decided to pay a visit to Japan at the invitation of Japanese leader Shinzo Abe after the trip to Malaysia.
The Iranian president and the Malaysian premier held a meeting on the sidelines of the 18th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Baku in October.
In that meeting, Rouhani called for "new mechanisms for the development of mutual cooperation" with Malaysia.
Abe visited Tehran in June to become the first Japanese leader to travel to Iran in more than 4 decades.
The Japanese prime minister met with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and the Iranian president.


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Great Funny Movie For Adults Only. I Saw It Without My Son Muhammad. (by muslimbellydancer)
This movie is absolutely funny from start to finish. The Black actresses are cute and multi-talented.Girls Trip is an adult movie with nudity scene and adult language and not suitable for anyone whose age is below 17.Nevertheless,it will make you laugh out loudly and definitely will cheer you up if you are sad.The film's plot follows the story of four lifelong friends on a long- overdue weekend getaway trip to New Orleans for the annual Essence Music Festival. Their sisterhood is rekindled and wild sides are rediscovered, with nights of partying, hook-ups and bad decisions, as well as raw <more>
and vulnerable moments that strengthen their bond.Recommended for audience whose age is 17+ NC17.
Great comedy full of laughs. (by Marvelous-grant)
I just saw this yesterday with my wife and I wanted to see it more than her. It was absolutely hilarious. I grew up watching Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett, and Regina hall. Tiffany Haddish was amazing as the funny as hell / silly friend she portrays. Haddish had some of the funniest lines / scenes I've ever witnessed and she played them very well. I needed a good laugh and this film delivered. I laughed every minute for a long time, unless something more serious was going on, and even then, I had a smirk on my face. The whole theatre laughed as well, it felt good to laugh in conjunction <more>
with a bunch of other people.This dramedy was just what I needed and it brought me back to the days when I too had a crew to roll with. Now that I'm approaching 30 I only have one real friend from my high school / college days and the nostalgia the film invoked within me was much appreciated. This film is full of dancing, laughs, and great depiction of what friends and people actually go through. Check it out for yourself! I cannot wait for it to be on DVD/Blu-ray so that I may add it to my collection and laugh once more.
Wonderful, Soul Searching, Brilliantly Made (by tinyjabeer)
I enjoy this movies so much. I never laughed and cried so hard while watching a movie. What I love about this movie is we girls or sisters have to stick together in good or bad times. Hiding the truth in your relationship eventually the ugly will be known. Some stay in relationship for money, fame, most of all for the fear we failed. We stay away from the people who can figure out the truth. I love all the girls I relate to the crazy one . This crazy lady stole the movie you always have friend who sets things straight in a weird way . Ladies you rocked and made my day. If you are down, see <more>
this movie and all you worries will leave you for a couple of hours. They showed you life have struggles no matter what class, how much money you have, you live your life according what you believe. Let no man or woman turn you in something you not. Fear keeps you a bad situation. Courage empowers you. I waited a long time to laugh senseless.....Ladies congratulation on a wonderful and truth baring movie.
Hilarious and so much fun to watch! (by ahill-47433)
I had been anticipating watching this movie since I first saw the trailer. I love this movie!! I saw it with my closest girl friends and we laughed out loud throughout the entire movie. I will definitely watch this again and again. The story was great and the characters were a lot of fun to watch. The cast was absolutely perfect and I don't think they could've done a better job casting this movie. I had no idea Tiffany Haddish was so funny! I appreciate a great FEEL GOOD story like this one and I love that the bond of the characters is one that inspires women to stick together and <more>
support one another. Well done!
Hilarious from beginning to end! (by champjohnson29)
I am not one to go to the theater to see a comedy. I prefer big budget Hollywood blockbusters, science fiction, etc. but I love all Jada, Queen, and Regina so I wanted to support plus I got free tickets to an advanced screening, so why not LOL . Low and behold, I have never laughed so hard at a comedy movie in a very long time and I mean like laugh out loud, ugly noise funny. While everyone has funny moments throughout the film, the real star of the show is Tiffany Haddish. She delivers the funniest one liners, punchlines, every-lines. She was definitely the highlight.Now I will say that for <more>
most avid movie goers, the plot isn't too original. If you are a comedy lover then you have definitely seen a version of this movie before; four friends who have lost their mojo go on a fun filled weekend where everything that could go wrong does go wrong. Their friendship is tested and their lives are changed forever. Nothing too unique but the characters and the setting make it enjoyable to watch. I thought that the writers choosing such a prestigious event like Essence Festival as the backdrop of the storyline was genius and much needed. It's great that the world can see inside such a huge cultural event for the black community.Of course, this movie will be donned by some as a "black movie" but it's nothing of the sort. Many themes and jokes are definitely inspired by a culture birthed from the black community but the film can be enjoyed by all races and adult ages. I was even surprised when I got the the advanced screening to see so many diverse faces and age groups. Plus the theater erupted in laughter the entire time. I definitely recommend this film. You won't be disappointed. It's the funnies thing I have seen since Key and Peele's show!
Laugh out loud funny..loved it!! (by kristalclear-80482)
Yes it had some raunchy scenes but it was funny as heck!! And most women can relate, you will put up with anything to keep a man so you won't be alone..lying, cheating, drug, jail...but in the end your real true friends will always have your back and tell you the truth.. even when you don't wanna hear it. I'm gonna see it again
"Girls Trip" is one! (by dave-mcclain)
Showing "black women being carefree and having fun just like everybody else." That's what Tracy Oliver, co-writer of "Girls Trip" R, 2:02 , wanted to accomplish with this movie, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "I think we need to show all aspects of black lives," Oliver said. "I love 'Moonlight', I love 'Hidden Figures', but I also want to see some people who are having fun and just showing female friends hanging out." After all, minorities are becoming not just the stars, but the subjects of more and more movies these days, <more>
and not just in historical dramas. But even contemporary films with predominantly black casts have been, more often than not, comedies, focusing mostly on one character or couple for example, 2013's "Baggage Claim" , mainly featuring one black star 2015's "The Wedding Ringer" or with a large ensemble cast 2016's "Almost Christmas" of mostly men. But what about the girls? In the same way that movies mostly about white women explore their friendships, family relationships and show they can be just as funny and raunchy as the men "Bridesmaids", "Sisters", "Bad Moms", "Rough Night", etc. , 2017 offers up "Girls Trip" to represent – and entertain. Similar to "Rough Night", this movie features four close college friends who have drifted apart over the years, but who long for a reunion – and a chance to recapture their lost youth, if only for a weekend – and make some fun new memories along the way. Regina Hall plays Ryan Pierce, a self-help guru whose book, "You Can Have it All", has made her a brand of her own and who is enjoying riding that wave with her husband and business partner, ex-NFLer Stewart Pierce Mike Colter . Sasha Franklin Queen Latifah has achieved some fame too, but doesn't seem very proud of using her journalism degree as a celebrity gossip writer whose blog "Sasha's Secrets" is starting to fizzle. All four of the main characters miss having fun together, but maybe the two who need it the most are Lisa Jada Pinkett Smith who has become a loving, but overprotective single mother who has forgotten what it's like to have fun, and Dina Tiffany Hadish , a hot-head who just lost her job due to her significant anger management issues.When Ryan is invited to be the keynote speaker at the annual Essence Conference in New Orleans, she decides to turn the trip into a much- needed reunion for her three best friends. But when they get together, problems soon develop. It quickly becomes clear that Ryan's media-perfect marriage isn't quite a perfect as it looks. Ryan and Sasha still harbor hurt feelings from the way a joint business venture turned out five years earlier. Sasha is under a lot of pressure to post a big celebrity news item by the end of the weekend. Lisa is in desperate need of a good time and, when things get frustrating, well… did I mention that Dina has anger issues? As the girls try to support Ryan in her marital troubles and help Lisa reawaken her inner wild child, they all enjoy New Orleans, the perks of Ryan's celebrity and the concert events at the conference, while flirting with men, drinking and just being crazy, including getting involved in a dance-off with a younger group of girls, a bar fight and an ill-advised zip-lining incident. Meanwhile, Ryan learns that a producer is in town to talk to her about starting a talk show and clothing line with her husband and, as all these tensions build, Ryan's conference address starts to look like the time and place for all of these issues to come to a head and/or resolve themselves, one way or another."Girls Trip" accomplishes its goals quite impressively. It shows black women cutting loose and also getting past their differences, overcoming the distance that time has placed between them and strengthening their friendships. The disparate characters we get from co-writers Kenya Barris TV's "Black-ish" and Tracy Oliver both of who also wrote "Barbershop: The Next Cut" provide great opportunities for story-telling and comedy. Malcolm D. Lee "Barbershop: The Next Cut", the "Best Man" movies, "Undercover Brother", "Scary Movie 5" makes great use of those opportunities – and the talents of his accomplished stars. This movie is also a celebration of music by black artists, what with performances by Common, Sean Combs and Ne-Yo, among others. Cameos by Mike Epps and Ava DuVernay are also a lot of fun and supporting players like Kate Walsh as Ryan's ditzy manager and Larenz Tate round out the cast wonderfully. This may not be the most original comedy of the year and some gags are a little over-the-top, but "Girls Trip" has heart, addresses an underserved segment of the movie-going population and should be great fun for Movie Fans of all backgrounds. "A-"
Haddish havoc (by SnoopyStyle)
Ryan Pierce Regina Hall has the perfect life. She married her nice college football player boyfriend Stewart. She wrote the book "You can have it all". The couple is on the verge of a big media deal to be the next cultural icon. She has drifted from her longtime friends "The Flossy Posse" and decides to bring them on her speaking trip to New Orleans. Sasha Franklin Queen Latifah has abandoned her journalistic dreams and is struggling as an internet gossip columnist. Lisa Cooper Jada Pinkett Smith has turned into a safe stay-at-home mom. Dina Tiffany Haddish is a <more>
wild crazy girl. Sasha gets a tip that Stewart has cheated on Ryan.This could have been a standard black girls' wild out on their lives fitting into the BET rotation with countless others. It's elevated by a couple of factors. The first is the wild performance from Tiffany Haddish. She's a comedian working her craft and getting some notice as a supporting character in The Carmichael Show. She's the wildly inappropriate character every broad modern comedies need but she does it with a smile and an inner joy. She's half clueless and half callous. The fruit fellatio scene is hilarious. The second is the writing from Kenya Barris, Black-ish creator, and Tracy Oliver. This creates some compelling characters which these experienced actors are able to inhabit. It is a broad comedy with heart. It's got the gross-out, highly-inappropriate jokes which really works here. The actors bring a humanity to their roles. They are ready to come out and set it off.
Not a chick flick and worthwhile for guys to see (by mts-78680)
Pleasantly surprised I enjoyed this and got bonus points for seeing with My Lady. Probably won't get full recognition it deserves but this movie definitely was worth seeing even for this guy .Very funny, great script, exceptional chemistry among all the stars. Often this doesn't come thru but all actors male & female represented very well. Great interface with New Orleans festival and makes you wonder were the scenes actually performed there or injected, lol.Tiffany Haddish Dina stole the show and hopefully gets proper recognition.Only warning is content definitely <more>
"R" rated so don't accept urge to bring younger audiences. Definitely adult content and adult humor.


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Primary school principal named
Young says rooted in small town life
By David J. Coehrs - dcoehrs@civitasmedia.com
Blake Young
Blake Young had aspirations to become a school principal. He just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
On Aug. 18, the new Wauseon Primary School principal was told just hours after interviewing for the position that he'd been hired. "It was just too good an opportunity to pass up at the time," he said.
The problem was, Young was still the district's sixth grade language arts teacher, and the new school year began the next day. He made it work by teaching the middle school class for 1 1/2 days, until a substitute could be found and he could assume his new role.
"It was a hectic start," he admitted. "The first couple days were overwhelming."
Young, 31, replaces Troy Armstrong, who recently accepted a position as assistant superintendent for Springfield Local Schools after a decade of service with the Wauseon district. In his first stint as a principal, Young will oversee the primary school's 451 students and its faculty and staff. He was among over 20 applicants for both the district's primary school principal and curriculum director positions.
"I've known I've wanted to do this for quite some time. The plan is to be at Wauseon for as long as they'll have me," he said.
The Ohio City, Ohio, native earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a focus on early and middle childhood studies, and a Master of Education degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Toledo. He also completed coursework for an Ohio Department of Education license as a principal for grades PreK-6.
After beginning his career with Wilkes County Schools in North Carolina, Young taught fifth grade in Huntington, Ind. He then spent six years at Springfield Local Schools, two as a fourth grade teacher, four as a third grade teacher. He and his wife, Nicole, a physician assistant, moved to Wauseon four years ago.
Young said growing up in a small town left him eager to pursue work in those surroundings. "Just being part of it was a goal," he said.
He praised the school's former leadership, saying, "Mr. Armstrong really had the building running like clockwork." He also is impressed with the primary school faculty and staff.
"I noticed in the first few days how much they care about the kids. You definitely have people who are there for the right reasons–to care for the kids and help them grow," Young said.
And while he expects the position to challenge him, "I have a lot of go-to people that can put me in the right direction. I have a really good staff that I can go to for questions. You see a whole new side to education that you didn't see as a teacher."
Young has no immediate plans to implement changes, and continuing to provide a safe student environment is foremost within his goals. Another priority is to eventually see the district's primary classes infused with more technology. Presently, students in grades K-2 attend computer lab at least once a week, and are being introduced this school year to "Journeys," a computer-based literacy program.
At some point, Young will request input from faculty members about what changes they would like. For now, however, "We'll just continue what we've been doing so well, and providing the best education that we possibly can," he said.
Superintendent Larry Brown said Young brings valuable experience to his position. "Both the interview committee and myself are confident (he) will continue to improve our schools based on (his) energy and positive focus," he said.
Young and his wife welcomed their first child, Addison Nicole, to the world Aug. 27. After taking a short family leave of absence, the exercise enthusiast and avid Ohio State University football fan will return to Wauseon Primary School to tackle the academic year in his administrative position.
"I've always had a passion for working with younger kids, and helping them lay the foundation for their education," he said.
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By David J. Coehrs
dcoehrs@civitasmedia.com
David J. Coehrs can be reached at 419-335-2010.
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The Harley-Davidson dealerships in Fort Myers and Naples will consolidate. As a result, the Naples store will close.
Melissa Thomas fought back tears as she thought about losing her home away from home.
That home is Naples Harley-Davidson, which is on its last mile. The store will close for good Saturday.
The dealership — along Pine Ridge Road just west of Interstate 75 — is consolidating with a much larger Harley store known as Six Bends in Fort Myers.
"It's bittersweet," Thomas said. "Definitely we're a smaller dealership. It's a family and it's a home away from home."
Thomas works in hospitality, which means everything from answering phones to greeting customers to keeping everything tidy. She describes herself as the "go-to lady" for customer information, such as guide maps for riding and local H.O.G. events.
The dealership is where Thomas bought her first Harley-Davidson — and celebrated that milestone on her 50th birthday. It had long been on her bucket list.
She has watched so many others get their first Harley-Davidson at the store, ringing the new owner bell as she did.
"It's hair-raising. You know," Thomas said.
The dealership has about 20 employees, who will be transferred to the Fort Myers location. The employees in North Naples learned about two weeks ago that their store would close.
Since the dealerships are merging, the North Naples store is not offering any big discounts. Sales are limited to a few racks, where shoppers can get an extra 15 percent off already discounted clothes.
The consolidation follows the sale of the two dealerships in January to TMCFM Inc., owned by members of the Veracka family, who have other Harley dealerships around the country.
The local dealerships were previously owned by Scott Fischer Enterprises. Company President Scott Fischer couldn't be reached to comment.
In an exclusive interview with The News-Press about the sale of the two dealerships earlier this year, he said the deal was timely, coming at "the top of the market," while having great value.
"We've built such a great brand in the Southwest Florida market," he said at the time.
Robert Huguet, a managing partner for the two dealerships, couldn't be reached to comment. In a bio on the Naples dealership's website, he said Fischer "assembled a great team and facility."
"We hope we can live up to his legacy," he wrote.
It's unclear what led to the decision to consolidate the two dealerships, though it appeared to be a change of heart.
On Thursday, the North Naples store was unusually quiet. However, employees said it had been busier than usual in recent weeks, with customers dropping in to say their goodbyes — more to the location than to the employees.
Many local customers go to both dealerships anyway, which are about 26 miles apart.
Still many of the North Naples dealership's employees — a tight-knit group — were fighting back tears as they thought about leaving their workplace behind.
For some, it's the first Harley dealership they have worked for. Those employees included Thomas, who had been working as a bartender but got tired of doing seasonal work.
"It has been fun," she said.
Juliana Garcia, the office manager, has been at the dealership for 14 years.
"I've seen a lot of people come and go," she said.
Garcia, 35, has moved up the ladder. She started by selling motor clothes after graduating from college. She eventually ended up in accounting, then became the office manager. Those opportunities came to her because the dealership was a small operation that allowed for personal and professional growth, she said.
She hopes for a big turnout Saturday, when the dealership will host its final Grill & Chill, with free hamburgers and beer.
"It's sad. It's change. It's getting used to a new place," Garcia said.
Like many others, she wonders what will become of the store.
"It's too small for a car dealership," she said. "We think it's going to be a bar. It's a great location if you think about it."
Rachael Merryman, 42, said she has worked at the store for about five years. She was a nanny and a bartender before she was hired as a sales associate to sell motor clothes. Now she's an assistant manager in that department.
"I grew," she said. "This place gave me growth."
She's not too happy about the consolidation, but she's glad to still have a job with Harley-Davidson.
"I like smaller places," she said. "It's comfortable. Really comfortable."
The Six Bends dealership, which opened near Interstate 75 and Daniels Parkway in October 2014, operates in a 55,000 square foot space.
The Naples dealership occupies 28,000 square feet. Fischer purchased it in 1997.
The service department won't be taking any new business, as the Naples technicians work to finish the jobs they've already started. After getting word the location would close, some motorcycle owners nearby rushed in to have work done so they wouldn't have to drive to Fort Myers.
"We have plenty of work. We can't take anymore," said Ed Torrealba, a retail service consultant.
He said he has beautiful memories of the store.
While he's sad to leave what's familiar, he said he looks forward to a new vision and new plans at a new location.
"I guess sometimes it's good to twist it a little bit and change," he said. "Everything is moving there."
Customers will miss the dealership too.
As she shopped in the Naples store Thursday with her husband, Christina McDaniel, who lives nearby, said she liked the convenience, the atmosphere and the salespeople.
Asked if she or her husband usually bought something when they visited the dealership, she said, "Yes mam. I can't stop him."
She said they usually came to the store once a month, then often ate next door at Hooters.
The dealership is near Hooters and Perkins.
A manager at Hooters declined to comment about how much business the restaurant got from Harley-Davidson customers. At Perkins, a store manager said, "We didn't get a lot of business from them anyway."
While the store was a draw for locals and visitors alike, Jack Wert, executive director of the Naples, Marco Island, Everglades Convention & Visitors Bureau, said it should not hurt the area too much.
"The closing of the Naples Harley-Davidson store is disappointing, but the Fort Myers dealership is a much larger facility and able to handle larger events that bring riders from all over the U.S. into the region," he said.


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Similarly to how a painter occasionally receives a direct commission . I'd love to get a commission to create a song about or on a specific subject - that would be cool. For instance to write a song about their historical relation or maybe their granny. I'd obviously need to get to know the subject and often need a hook to get an attachment to hang the rest of the song.
When I write I usually 'get the special feeling' that indicates that real gold is nearby. Like a dowser with a diving rod knows where the water is, so do I get a similar feeling for song-writing topics.
Any diggers, drillers and shovelers out there?


Support Cameroon's trade unions against state repression!
Cyprus bows to the Troika. What will the Greek left learn?
Rail cleaners across several lines and contracts will take unprecedented strike action on Thursday 29 November, Friday 30 November, and Saturday 1 December.
The strike, organised by the Rail, Maritime, and Transport workers union (RMT) is the widest coordination of cleaners' disputes in recent labour movement history.
The posturing, demagogy and manoeuvring which could bring Britain stumbling out of the EU are driven by the Tory right wing.
That is no paradox or aberration. Some people still think anti-EUism is a left-wing cause — like the Socialist Party and the leadership of the rail union RMT, who in 2009 ran an electoral coalition named "No2EU". In fact those left-wingers are making themselves helpers for the serious anti-EUers, the Tory right.
The Israeli government and Hamas, the Islamist party that rules in Gaza, are continuing talks over the implementation of the ceasefire deal that ended Israel's recent assault on Gaza.
Over 150 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed by Israeli bombing. Six Israelis were killed by rocket fire from paramilitary Islamist groups within Gaza. 29 Israelis were also injured in a bus bombing in Tel Aviv.
Teachers' national action over a number of issues, including workload, continues, with the industrial action escalating to strikes in a number of schools.
Teachers at Stratford Academy, where management has imposed a 15% pay cut on workers taking part in action, struck for three days from 13 November, with more strikes on the way. A parents' group has been formed to support the teachers and demand that school management withdraws the pay cut.
Cleaning workers in the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) at John Lewis stores in London recently won an important victory when their threat of industrial action secured an immediate and backdated 9% pay increase. An IWW organiser spoke to Solidarity about their recent campaigns amongst cleaning workers. This article is abridged from a much longer interview, available online here.
Terry Liddle, who died of a stroke on 18 November aged 64, will be best known to readers of Solidarity for his activity in the Socialist Alliance and its successor groups in the early 2000s.
This was however only part of a rich life in revolutionary politics stretching back over 50 years in South East London. He joined the Young Communist League in the early 60s, was briefly in Healy's Socialist Labour League, and then became a libertarian Marxist, open to and with links to anarchism, remaining active on the left until his death despite a long period of poor health.
Behind the current global capitalist crisis is a snapback in the shifting balance between creditors and debtors. A recent US court ruling about Argentina's payments on its bonds (IOUs) marks a sharper snap, with large potential ricochet effects.
After defaulting (ceasing to make payments due) on its bonds in 2001, Argentina worked out a deal with most of the bondholders to cancel the old bonds and replace them by new ones with a smaller payback.
Workers' Liberty brought together spoken-word artists, performance poets, rappers, and other musicians on Saturday 24 November in Kings Cross for the fourth edition of "Beats, Rhymes, & Picket Lines", an occasional night of music and poetry to raise money for ongoing working-class struggles, as well as AWL itself.
The exact facts surrounding the political row about the UKIP-member foster carers from Rotherham are unclear.
No child, whatever their background, should be fostered by racists. It is the thankless job of social workers to ensure that doesn't happen; mistakes are bound to be made. In Rotherham, where this week a by-election to replace expenses-fiddling Labour MP Denis MacShane takes place, every politician has declared that a mistake has indeed been made. But how do they know that? Are they childcare professionals with access to the confidential information?


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