Nancy Hennessy, educational consultant and past president of the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), is an experienced teacher, diagnostician, and administrator.
While in public schools, she provided leadership in the development of innovative programming for special needs students, a statewide revision of special education code and an award-winning professional development initiative. She has delivered keynote addresses, workshops and trainings to educators nationally and internationally. Her publications include articles and chapters on a range of topics including the dyslexic experience, skilled reading, a model high school program for dyslexic students and mentoring. She is a former lead trainer for Wilson Language, national trainer for Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and adjunct instructor with Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Nancy sat down with Justin Carlson, Director of Technology and Adult Learning from Hill, to discuss her upcoming visit to Durham, NC.
First and foremost, I am a teacher, I was both a general and special education teacher for several years, also worked as an administrator, a supervisor of special education but perhaps, more importantly in terms of what I currently do, a Director of Professional Development. That position gave me a better understanding of how adults learn, and how important it is to think about a disciplinary knowledge that teachers should have, dependent upon their context. I have trained teachers in the Wilson Reading System, and later, in Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling (LETRS) and consult on curriculum and professional development. This work has prompted me to continue to do my own research, pursue my own professional learning so that I would have a deep knowledge base, coupled with my experiences, to share with those that I was interacting with.
On November 30th you will be here at Hill. The topic of your workshop is "Comprehension Construction Zone: A Blueprint for Instruction". Could you tell us more about the topic of the day, and why you chose that topic?
The topic for the day is comprehension; but more than delving into what comprehension is, thinking about how we design instruction that is effective for all our students, particularly those that struggle. We'll be talking about a blueprint for comprehension that's based on what we know about the language processes and skills that are necessary to extract and construct meaning from text. The follow-up sessions will delve a bit more deeply into each of the components of language comprehension and allow for participants to voice their questions, share practices, and dive more deeply into the topic.
I think the key takeaway will be having a blueprint for designing and delivering comprehension instruction. That blueprint aligns with the evidence and focuses on the multiple language and cognitive processes necessary for making meaning. Additionally, participants will have a deeper knowledge of the building of vocabulary, working with sentence comprehension, understanding the contribution of text structure, recognizing how critical background knowledge is, then being able to use all those processes and skills to design, and for students then, to respond to questions that reflect varied levels of understanding. The hope would be that educators would have this blueprint, they would recognize practices, strategies, activities, and routines that are evidence-based, and they would be able to apply this knowledge to their context.
You describe the format of this offering as a Community of Practice. Could you tell us what that is?
A community of practice brings together individuals who share common purpose, in this case how to design and deliver effective comprehension instruction, and it allows more interaction amongst participants, shared learning, and hopefully, an opportunity to apply what they are learning.
While at Hill you will be leading a Community Education event about the Reading Rope. Can you tell us about what a parent might gain from attending?
I think that very often we make assumptions about what it is that contributes to being able to read well, being able to simultaneously read the words and make meaning. When our students struggle, when they hit a bump in the road, oftentimes we don't understand why. A theoretical model, such as the Reading Rope, provides us with some answers not only about what we should be focusing on in terms of instruction, but also in terms of when there is a problem with reading, thinking through where the problem is and how do we go about, intervening appropriately for a student. Often, when working with parents, we use the Reading Rope to help them better understand what it is that we are focused on, why we are focused on that, as well as when their students are struggling, what we will do to address those difficulties.
Interested in learning more? Join Nancy on November 30th for her workshop titled Comprehension Construction Zone: A Blueprint for Instruction or on November 29th for Community Education event titled Weaving the Rope: The Strands of Skilled Reading.


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è un brano musicale della cantante Yuuko Matsutani, pubblicato come suo singolo di debutto il 21 ottobre 1981 dalla Pony Canyon. Il brano è principalmente noto per essere stato utilizzato come prima sigla d'apertura della serie televisiva anime Lamù, per gli episodi dal primo al settantasettesimo. Sul singolo è presente sul lato B il brano Uchū wa taihen da!, sigla di chiusura della serie. Entrambi i brani sono scritti da Akira Ito ed arrangiati da Izumi Kobayashi.

L'annuale sondaggio Anime Grand Prix, condotto dalla rivista di settore Animage nel 1981, ha rivelato che Lum no Love Song era la sigla di anime più amata dal pubblico giapponese di quell'anno. L'anno seguente il brano si confermò alla decima posizione.

Nel 2009 il brano è stato oggetto di cover da parte della cantante Misono, e pubblicato come singolo intitolato  il 23 settembre 2009. Questa cover è arrivata alla diciottesima posizione della classifica Oricon dei singoli più venduti in Giappone.

Tracce
Vinile Canyon, 7A-0128

Note

Collegamenti esterni

Colonne sonore di anime
Lamù

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package org.seaborne.delta.server.local;

import static org.apache.jena.atlas.lib.ListUtils.toList;
import static org.seaborne.delta.Id.str;

import java.util.List;
import java.util.Objects;
import java.util.Set;
import java.util.concurrent.ConcurrentHashMap;
import java.util.function.Consumer;

import org.apache.jena.atlas.json.JsonObject;
import org.apache.jena.atlas.logging.FmtLog;
import org.seaborne.delta.*;
import org.seaborne.delta.link.DeltaLink;
import org.seaborne.delta.link.DeltaLinkListener;
import org.seaborne.delta.link.DeltaNotConnectedException;
import org.seaborne.patch.RDFPatch;
import org.slf4j.Logger;
import org.slf4j.LoggerFactory;

/** Implementation of {@link DeltaLink} backed by a {@link LocalServer}. */
public class DeltaLinkLocal implements DeltaLink {
    private static final int  BUF_SIZE = 128 * 1024;

    private static Logger     LOG      = LoggerFactory.getLogger(DeltaLinkLocal.class);

    // Switch all the levels.
    private static void devlog(Logger log, String fmt, Object...args) {
        if ( ! log.isDebugEnabled() )
            return;
        FmtLog.debug(log, fmt, args);
    }

    private final LocalServer localServer;
    private volatile boolean  linkOpen = false;

    private Set<DeltaLinkListener> listeners = ConcurrentHashMap.newKeySet();

    public static DeltaLink connect(LocalServer localServer) {
        return new DeltaLinkLocal(localServer);
    }

    private DeltaLinkLocal(LocalServer localServer) {
        this.localServer = localServer;
        this.linkOpen = true;
    }

    @Override
    public void start() {
        localServer.start();
        localServer.logDetails();
        linkOpen = true;
    }

    @Override
    public void close() {
        linkOpen = false;
        localServer.shutdown();
    }

    @Override
    public JsonObject ping() {
        return DeltaLib.ping();
    }

    public LocalServer getLocalServer() {
        return localServer;
    }

    private void checkLink() {
        if ( !linkOpen )
            throw new DeltaNotConnectedException("Not connected");
    }

    @Override
    public Id newDataSource(String name, String baseURI) {
        checkLink();
        if ( !DeltaOps.isValidName(name) )
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("Invalid data source name: '" + name + "'");

        Id dsRef = localServer.createDataSource(name, baseURI);
        event(listener->listener.newDataSource(dsRef, name));
        return dsRef;
    }

    @Override
    public Id copyDataSource(Id dsRef, String srcName, String dstName) {
        checkLink();
        Objects.requireNonNull(dsRef, "dsRef");
        Objects.requireNonNull(srcName, "srcName");
        Objects.requireNonNull(dstName, "dstName");
        if ( !DeltaOps.isValidName(srcName) )
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("Invalid data source name : '" + srcName + "'");
        if ( !DeltaOps.isValidName(dstName) )
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("Invalid data source name : '" + dstName + "'");
        DataSource dSrc = localServer.getDataSource(dsRef);
        Id dsRef2 = localServer.copyDataSource(dsRef, srcName, dstName);
        event(listener->listener.copyDataSource(dsRef, dsRef2, srcName, dstName));
        return dsRef2;
    }

    @Override
    public Id renameDataSource(Id dsRef, String oldName, String newName) {
        checkLink();
        Objects.requireNonNull(dsRef, "dsRef");
        Objects.requireNonNull(oldName, "oldName");
        Objects.requireNonNull(newName, "newName");
        if ( !DeltaOps.isValidName(oldName) )
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("Invalid data source name : '" + oldName + "'");
        if ( !DeltaOps.isValidName(newName) )
            throw new IllegalArgumentException("Invalid data source name : '" + newName + "'");
        DataSource dSrc = localServer.getDataSource(dsRef);

        Id dsRef2 = localServer.renameDataSource(dsRef, oldName, newName);
        event(listener->listener.renameDataSource(dsRef, dsRef2, oldName, newName));
        return dsRef2;
    }

    @Override
    public void removeDataSource(Id dsRef) {
        checkLink();
        localServer.removeDataSource(dsRef);
        event(listener->listener.removeDataSource(dsRef));
    }

    @Override
    public List<Id> listDatasets() {
        checkLink();
        return localServer.listDataSourcesIds();
    }

    @Override
    public List<DataSourceDescription> listDescriptions() {
        checkLink();
        return toList(localServer.listDataSources().stream().map(ds -> ds.getDescription()));
    }

    @Override
    public List<PatchLogInfo> listPatchLogInfo() {
        checkLink();
        return localServer.listPatchLogInfo();
    }

    @Override
    public DataSourceDescription getDataSourceDescription(Id dsRef) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = localServer.getDataSource(dsRef);
        return description(source);
    }

    @Override
    public DataSourceDescription getDataSourceDescriptionByURI(String uri) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = localServer.getDataSourceByURI(uri);
        return description(source);
    }

    @Override
    public DataSourceDescription getDataSourceDescriptionByName(String name) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = localServer.getDataSourceByName(name);
        return description(source);
    }

    private static DataSourceDescription description(DataSource source) {
        if ( source == null )
            return null;
        return source.getDescription();
    }

    @Override
    public PatchLogInfo getPatchLogInfo(Id dsRef) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSource(dsRef);
        if ( source == null )
            return null;
        return source.getPatchLog().getInfo();
    }

    @Override
    public Version append(Id dsRef, RDFPatch rdfPatch) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSource(dsRef);
        // Patch not known to be valid yet.
        // Patch not safe in the Patch Log yet.
        PatchLog patchLog = source.getPatchLog();
        try {
            beforeWrite(source, patchLog, rdfPatch);

            long t1 = System.currentTimeMillis();
            Version version = patchLog.append(rdfPatch);
            long t2 = System.currentTimeMillis();

            afterWrite(source, rdfPatch, version, (t2 - t1));
            event(listener-> listener.append(dsRef, version, rdfPatch));
            return version;
        }
        catch (RuntimeException ex) {
            badWrite(source, patchLog, rdfPatch, ex);
            devlog(LOG, "append: Failed: Dest=%s Patch=%s ; %s", source, str(rdfPatch.getId()), ex.getMessage());
            // Stack trace logged higher up if relevant.
            throw ex;
        }
    }

    /**
     * Called before writing the patch to the {@link PatchLog}. There is no guarantee
     * that the patch is valid and will be committed to the PatchLog.
     */
    protected void beforeWrite(DataSource source, PatchLog patchLog, RDFPatch rdfPatch) {
        // devlog(LOG, "append: start: Patch=%s ds=%s", str(rdfPatch.getId()),
    }

    /** Called after writing the patch to the {@link PatchLog}. */
    protected void afterWrite(DataSource source, RDFPatch rdfPatch, Version version, long timeElapsed) {
        // log(LOG, "append: finish: Patch=%s[ver=%d] ds=%s",
        // str(rdfPatch.getId()), version, source);
        //log(LOG, "append (%.3fs): Patch=%s[%s] ds=%s", (timeElapsed / 1000.0), str(rdfPatch.getId()), version, source);
        devlog(LOG, "append : Patch=%s(>%s)[%s] ds=%s", str(rdfPatch.getId()), str(rdfPatch.getPrevious()), version, source);
    }

    /** Called after attempting to write the patch to the {@link PatchLog}. */
    protected void badWrite(DataSource source, PatchLog patchLog, RDFPatch rdfPatch, RuntimeException ex) {
        devlog(LOG, "Bad write: patch=%s ds=%s : msg=%s", str(rdfPatch.getId()), source, ex.getMessage());
    }

    private DataSource getDataSource(Id dsRef) {
        DataSource source = localServer.getDataSource(dsRef);
        if ( source == null )
            throw new DeltaNotFoundException("No such data source: " + dsRef);
        return source;
    }

    private DataSource getDataSourceOrNull(Id dsRef) {
        return localServer.getDataSource(dsRef);
    }

    /** Retrieve a patch by patchId. */
    @Override
    public RDFPatch fetch(Id dsRef, Id patchId) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSourceOrNull(dsRef);
        if ( source == null )
            return null;
        RDFPatch patch = source.getPatchLog().fetch(patchId);
        if ( patch == null )
            return null;
            //throw new DeltaNotFoundException("No such patch: " + patchId);
        devlog(LOG, "fetch: Dest=%s, Patch=%s", source, patchId);
        event(listener->listener.fetchById(dsRef, patchId, patch));
        return patch;
    }

    /** Retrieve a patch by version. */
    @Override
    public RDFPatch fetch(Id dsRef, Version version) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSourceOrNull(dsRef);
        if ( source == null )
            return null;
        RDFPatch patch = source.getPatchLog().fetch(version);
        if ( LOG.isInfoEnabled() ) {
            if ( patch == null ) {
                devlog(LOG, "fetch: Dest=%s, %s, Not found", source, version);
            } else {
                Id id = Id.fromNode(patch.getId());
                devlog(LOG, "fetch: Dest=%s, %s, Patch=%s", source, version, id);
            }
        }
        event(listener->listener.fetchByVersion(dsRef, version, patch));
        return patch;
    }

    private RDFPatch fetchCommon(Id dsRef, Id patchId, Version version) {
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSourceOrNull(dsRef);
        if ( source == null )
            return null;
        RDFPatch patch = source.getPatchLog().fetch(version);
        if ( LOG.isInfoEnabled() ) {
            if ( patch == null ) {
                devlog(LOG, "fetch: Dest=%s, %s, Not found", source, version);
            } else {
                Id id = Id.fromNode(patch.getId());
                devlog(LOG, "fetch: Dest=%s, %s, Patch=%s", source, version, id);
            }
        }
        event(listener->listener.fetchById(dsRef, patchId, patch));
        return patch;
    }

    @Override
    public String initialState(Id dsRef) {
        // Not implemented.
        return null;
    }

    private <X> void event(Consumer<DeltaLinkListener> action) {
        listeners.forEach(action);
    }

    @Override
    public void addListener(DeltaLinkListener listener) {
        listeners.add(listener);
    }

    @Override
    public void removeListener(DeltaLinkListener listener) {
        listeners.remove(listener);
    }

    @Override
    public Id acquireLock(Id datasourceId) {
        Objects.requireNonNull(datasourceId);
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSource(datasourceId);
        if ( source == null )
            return null;
        Id session = source.getPatchLog().acquireLock();
        return session;
    }

    @Override
    public boolean refreshLock(Id datasourceId, Id session) {
        Objects.requireNonNull(datasourceId);
        Objects.requireNonNull(session);
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSourceOrNull(datasourceId);
        if ( source == null )
            return false;
        boolean status = source.getPatchLog().refreshLock(session);
        return status;
    }

//    @Override
//    public Set<Id> refreshLocks(Set<Id> lockSet) {
//        //Need Id -> datasource.
//        // TEMP
//        LOG.warn("refreshLocks - implementation required");
//        return Collections.emptySet();
//    }

    @Override
    public LockState readLock(Id datasourceId) {
        Objects.requireNonNull(datasourceId);
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSource(datasourceId);
        return source.getPatchLog().readLock();
    }

    @Override
    public Id grabLock(Id datasourceId, Id oldSession) {
        Objects.requireNonNull(datasourceId);
        Objects.requireNonNull(oldSession);
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSource(datasourceId);
        return source.getPatchLog().grabLock(oldSession);
    }

    @Override
    public void releaseLock(Id datasourceId, Id session) {
        Objects.requireNonNull(datasourceId);
        Objects.requireNonNull(session);
        checkLink();
        DataSource source = getDataSourceOrNull(datasourceId);
        if ( source == null )
            return;
        PatchLog log = source.getPatchLog();
        log.releaseLock(session);
    }
}

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Directions:In this part, there are 40 incomplete sentences. For each sentence there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the ONE that best completes the sentence. Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
1. The two passengers, as well as the driver, in the traffic accident.
2. I suddenly realized that he was trying to quarelling with me.
3. It is the mistake you should focus on, not the person.
4. The price of shoes is during the Spring Festival.
5. It was essential that the application forms back on time.
6. We can't get rid of war we get rid of the cause of war.
7. The waterfall was running down from the high cliff so smoothly that it looked like a piece of silver cloth from the sky.
8. by division of labor can an increase in production be achieved.
9. Your watch is always slow; it needs to be .
10. No sooner had he entered the hall the meeting started.
11. On hearing the news that his father died, David burst into .
12. When he was in the middle school, he half an hour reading aloud every morning.
13. The sun strong Xrays that sometimes injure our skins.
14. he has tried his best, I don't mind his not having finished the task on time.
15. The Tshirts made in China are by no means the ones made in America.
16. The physicist used so many new terms in his lecture that the students could not take what he was saying.
17. One of the requirements for producing vapor is that the water to its boiling point.
18. Iran is one of the world's leading oil export countries.
19. According to Aristotle's theory, everything is made of four :earth, air, fire, and water.
20. The article strongly argues for the need to students' ability in higher education.
21. Rather than money in such a dishonest way, Jack would beg in the street.
22. In the long run, the search for safe and ways of generating electricity should be continued.
23. To our disappointment, very few lambs the severe winter last year.
24. Every bush and every flower to be cut down.
25. The witness' statement about the crime is very , so the criminal might be in control in no time.
26. It's important to locate industries in areas where rich raw materials are .
27. The old lady who moved here a month ago never laughes, lose her temper.
28. I want to buy a new tie to go this brown suit.
29. Nothing has so changed our economy in recent years the development of the automobile industry.
30. You should that she has been working for the company for almost 20 years.
31. What he said on the press conference sounded convincing, but I it to be a lie.
32. My sister my email. Otherwise, she would have replied.
33. I think you are supposed your assignment last night.
34. In his time, he enjoyed a reputation .
35. We will go to Mount. Huang for our holidays, it isn't too expensive.
36. Nobody should the authority that people have placed on him.
37. Whenever I ask a question in class, I expect a answer from my students.
38. with that of the developed countries, people's living standard of this African country is extremely low.
39. More and more automatic machines , the output of the factory that manufactured electronic equipment increased tremendously.
40. When several graduates apply for the same job, is often given to whoever is better qualified for it.
Directions:In this part, there are 4 passages. Each passage is followed by five questions or unfinished statements. For each of them, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should decide on the best choice and write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
Learning how to write is like taking a course in public speaking. I'd ask whether anyone in class had ever taken such a course. Invariably a few hands would go up.
"What did you learn in that course?" I'd ask.
Exactly, when you take a course in public speaking nowdays, you don't hear much about grammar and vocabulary. Instead, you're taught how not to be afraid or embarrassed, how to speak without a prepared script, how to reach out to the live audience before you. Public speaking is a matter of overcoming your longstanding nervous inhibitions.
It is the same in writing. (81)The point of the whole thing is to overcome your nervous inhibitions, to break through the invisible barrier that separates you from the person who'll read what you wrote. You must learn to sit in front of your typewriter or dictating machine and reach out to the person at the other end of the line.
41. The main task of public speech course is to .
42. Learning how to write is similar to learning how to speak in public in that a writer should .
43. In the author's opinion, .
44. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage?
A. Not many students feel the need to learn public speaking.
B. Training is necessary before you can speak with a script.
C. In public speaking ,the audience are more nervous than the speaker.
D. Writing is just like making a public speech on paper.
45. This selection is mainly about learning how to .
In the modern technological world the sea offers many resources to help mankind survive. (82)Resources on land are beginning to grow less. The sea, however, still offers hope to supply many of man's needs.
The riches of the sea yet to be developed by man's technology are impressive. Oil and gas explorations have existed for nearly thirty years. Valuable amounts of minerals such as iron, nickel and copper exist on the ocean floor, ready to be mined.
Fish farming promises to be a good way to produce large quantities of food. The culture of fish and shellfish is an ancient skill practiced in the past mainly by oriental peoples.
Besides oil and gas, the sea may offer new sources of energy. Experts believe that the warm temperature of the ocean can be used in a way similar to the steam in a steamship. Ocean currents and waves offer possible use as a source of energy such as hydroelectric power.
Technology is enabling man to explore ever deeper under the sea. The new undersea teachnology is providing divers with diving suits and undersea chambers that are kept at sea level pressure. The development of strong, new materials has made this possible.
The technology to harvest the sea continues to improve. By the year 2000, experts believe that the problems to exploit the food, minerals, and energy sources of the sea will be largely solved.
46. What is the best title for the passage?
47. According to the author, technology for exploring the sea is important because .
48. Why does the author mention a steamship?
A. To indicate that it is warmer in the ocean than on land.
B. To show that a steamship is better than other kinds of ship.
C. To argue that man should use steamships more than other means of transportation.
D. To illustrate that man can make use of sources of energy from the sea.
49. It can be inferred from the passage that .
50. The word "exploit" in the last paragraph could best be replaced by .
Your passport is your official identification as an American citizen. In America, most people never consider obtaining a passport unless they are planning a trip out of the country. In Europe, where travel from one country to another is much more common, almost everyone carries a passport. A passport is final proof of identity in almost every country in the world.
In 1979, almost 15 million Americans held passports. Most of these passports were obtained to travel outside the country because, except for a few western nations, passports are required to enter every country. And if you travel abroad, you must have a valid passport to reenter the country.
When traveling abroad, you will need a passport for identification when exchanging dollars for francs or marks or other foreign currency. You may also need your passport to use a credit card, buy an airplane ticket, and check into a hotel or casino. As a passport is an official U.S. document, it is valuable as identification in any emergency overseas, such as floods, fires, or war.
Don't confuse passports and visas. (83) Whereas a passport is issued by a country to its citizens, a visa is official permission to visit a country granted by the government of that country. For some years, many countries were dropping their visa requirements, but that trend has reversed. Argentina, Brazil, and Venezuela now require visas from U.S. citizens. They may be obtained from the embassy of the country you wish to visit.
Passport applications are available at passport agency offices in large cities like Boston, New York, or Chicago. In smaller cities, applications are available at post offices and at federal courts. To get your first passport, you must submit the application in person, along with a birth certificate and two pictures.
51. The main purpose of the passage is to .
52. Passports are beneficial for .
53. We can infer from the passage that .
54. The passage suggests that .
55. As used in this passage, the word "valid"(Para. 2) means .
I hear many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are all taking the same way of showing that they disagree with their parents. Instead of striking out boldly on their own, most of them are clutching(抓住) at one another's hands for reassurance.
They claim that they want to dress as they please. But they all wear the same clothes. They are off in new directions in music, but somehow they all end up huddled(拥挤) round listening to the same record. Their reason for thinking or acting in thusandsuch a way is that the crowd is doing it. They have come out of their cocoon(茧) into a larger cocoon.
(84)It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way. Industry has firmly carved out a teenage market. These days, every teenager can learn from the advertisements what a teenager should have and be. And many of today's parents have come to award high marks for the popularity of their children. (85)All this adds up to a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.
But the barrier is worth climbing over. The path is worth following. You may want to listen to classical music instead of going to a party. You may want to collect rocks when everyone else is collecting records. You may have some thoughts that you don't care to share at once with your classmates. Well, go to it. Find yourself. Be yourself. Popularity will come with the people who respect you for who you are. That's the only kind of popularity that really counts.
56. The author's purpose in writing this passage is to tell .
57. According to the author, many teenagers think they are brave enough to act on their own, but, in fact, most of them .
58. Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. There is no popularity that really counts.
B. What many parents are doing is in fact hindering their children from finding their own paths.
C. It is not necessarily had for a teenager to disagree with his or her classmats.
D. Most teenagers claim that they want to do what they like to, but they are actually doing the same.
59. The author thinks of advertisements as .
60. During the teenage years, one should learn to .
Directions:There are 20 blanks in the following passage. For each blank, there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. You should choose the ONE that best fits into the passage. Then write the corresponding letter on the Answer Sheet.
In China, it is relatively usual to ask people their age, but in the west, this question is generally regarded as impolite. This is particularly true 61 women, and even more 62 if the inquirer is a man. However, it is very 63 to ask children their age, and some adults may not mind 64 either. In fact, some elderly people are quite happy to 65 their age, especially if they feel they look young 66 their age. Nevertheless, it is not very wise to ask a(n) 67 question like "How old are you?" If elderly pepole want to talk about their age, and perhaps receive a compliment on how young they look, they may easily 68 the topic themselves, and ask the other person to 69 how old they are. 70 such a situation, it is quite acceptable to discuss age 71. They normally expect to be complimented on their youthfulness, though rather than 72 that they look very old! 73 westerners do not usually ask people directly how old they are, this does not 74 that they are not interested to know how old other people are. They may ask 75 for the information, 76 they may try to 77 the topic indirectly. Sometimes discussions about educational 78 and the number of years of working experience may provide some 79, but this is not always the 80.
Directions:In this section there are five items. You are required to translate them into Chinese. Each item consists of one or two sentences. There sentences are all taken from the reading passages you have just read in the Reading Comprehension part. You may refer back to the passages so as to identify their meanings in the contest.
The point of the whole thing is to overcome your nervous inhibitions, to break through the invisible barrier that separates you from the person who'll read what you wrote.
Resources on land are beginning to grow less. The sea, however, still offers hope to supply many of man's needs.
Whereas a passport is issued by a country to its citizens, a visa is official permission to visit a country granted by the government of that country.
It has become harder and harder for a teenager to stand up against the popularity wave and to go his or her own way.
All this adds up to a great barrier for the teenager who wants to find his or her own path.
Directions:In this section, there is a short passage in Chinese. Read it carefully and translate it into English.
Directions:For this part, you are required to write a composition of 120 to 150 words (nonEnglish majors) or 150 to 180 words (English majors). You should base your composition on the title and outline given below.


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Head Shots - an Editorial
(Jon Zacks-Moose FM/energeticcity.ca)
There has been a disturbing trend in the NWJHL lately. A trend that seems to be rippling across the game of hockey. I'm talking, of course, about headshots. Not good, clean body checks in which a player crossing the ice with his head down gets caught by an opponent's shoulder. Not battles in front of the net where a player engaged in battle takes a punch or two to the noggin. But rather, hits where a player leaves his feet to make higher contact on a body check. Hits where a player is driven from behind head first into the boards. And hits where, rather than leading with the shoulder, a player leads with his hands, stick, or elbow. These hits have resulted in injury after injury as of late. And all of them made more exasperating because they seem to be avoidable.
For the Fort St. John Huskies, it's been a frustrating year. On February 13th, the team lost 18 year-old Kole Norris for 2 weeks after his head slammed into the glass on a hit from Peace River's Gerry Young. Norris' trip to the hospital was all the more upsetting as the hit came in the final minute of the game, with the Huskies leading 7-1. On March 13th, again vs. Peace River, this time in game 7 of the semi-finals, Husky Tyson Pederson was knocked-out when clocked by Navigator defenceman Jay Gaydosh. To date, Pederson hasn't yet returned to the lineup. Huskies coach Bob Kalb says he's seen three of his players go down with concussions in the past three weeks, none of which has resulted in any penalties called.
Kalb makes no secret of his aggravation. "They talk about cutting down on headshots and eliminating that sort of business, and then they don't call that stuff" he complains. "And then they call the little chincy stuff, which drives everybody nuts, and then they wonder why people are upset."
Coach Kalb is upset with calls going against his team, but more upset with seeing young players get injured. "We want to see these players protected, and supposedly the referees and the associations want that that too, but I'm failing to see it" says Kalb, adding "I'm getting sick and tired of people getting hurt on the ice, and having the referees stand there and do nothing about it."
Whitecourt Wolverines coach Joey Bouchard agrees with his counterpart. "It's uncalled for" says Bouchard. "Everybody is working for a living, everyone is playing hockey for the pleasure of the game – you don't need
that stuff."
And NWJHL president Al Spence seems to agree. "These guys are out there having fun, and [an injury] could effect them for the rest of their lives." "It's just not required" he says of cheap head-shots. "Realistically, it' always a competitive sport, but when you see the numbers, you should back off, and find a different angle."
But, while Spence doesn't think any rule changes are needed in the league, he does agree it needs to do a better job of cracking down on players who play a dirty game. "There's only a few guys in the league that are out there … being too aggressive" he says. He suggests the league may table an idea that would see repeat offenders suspended, or eventually expelled.
But again, this will require co-operation from the referees, who seem unwilling to discuss the hits with the coaches. Naturally, Junior 'B' referees are going to make mistakes. That goes without saying. But what angers Coach Kalb perhaps more than anything else, is the lack of communication. "The referees stand there and look at this stuff, and then they're upset at you because you say something, like you're some sort of goof because you try to talk to them." Referees who won't talk to players and coaches. This is where your blood starts to boil.
And again, Al Spence sides with the coaches on this one. "It's really an embarrassment to the referees association" he says. "They should have the guts to skate across and talk to a coach or a [lettered player]." Spence continues, "You can't hold up a game all night, but realistically, it takes two or three seconds to tell the coach what you've seen, and that's all they're looking for."
The NWJHL has three different regions out of which the officials work, and Spence says he's seen improvements in the communication between the league and the head-referees this year. But, are there any consequences for refs who fail to protect the players and ensure the safety and fairness of the game?
Coach Kalb doesn't think so. "They take the coaches to task, they take the players to task, nobody takes the referees to task. They just have their own little castles, and power trips, and do whatever they want, and anyone who complains is a bad guy."
Coach Joey Bouchard doesn't think so either. "I don't think this league has gotten there" he says. "I think they're a long way away."
Of course, the NWJHL isn't alone in dealing with the issue of head-shots. Players have gotten bigger, the game has gotten faster, the equipment has turned into armour, and injuries, particularly head injuries, are on the rise across hockey. Just ask NY Islanders forward Dean McAmmond, who's missed significant amount of playing time in his NHL career, after hits to the head from Anaheim defenceman Chris Pronger, and Philadelphia prospect Steve Downie. You could sense McAmmond's distress after he suffered his third NHL concussion, and second in four months. "People say I have got concussion problems, but I don't have concussion problems. I have got a problem with people giving me traumatic blows to the head, that's what I have got a problem with."
Naturally, the Huskies aren't alone in losing players from head shots. From the age players are allowed to body-check, all the way up to the NHL, head injuries have cost countless players more than just games, it's cost them the serious, long-term effects that accompany severe or repeated concussions. Where a body injury may force a player to miss the rest of a game, or even the rest of a career, head injuries remain amongst the most serious in sports. When you break your arm, it heals, but a concussion can lead to lasting effects that can simply destroy a life. From Mohammed Ali's Parkinson's disease, to the countless athletes who have faced a life of post-concussion syndrome, head injuries are scary business.
At an Ontario Senior game this season, Whitby Dunlops forward Don Sanderson was killed, after his head struck the ice during a fight in which both players removed their helmets. The Don Sanderson tragedy reignited the debate over fighting in hockey. Immediately after the incident, media outlets across the country were inundated with pro and anti-fighting advocates desperate to stake their claim. Some want fighting out of the game completely, while others suggest it's the only way to ensure justice on the ice.
Even at the NHL level, the discussion is front and centre, as evidenced by the league General Managers' meetings in Naples, Florida last week. At those meetings, league GMs agreed that fighting does still have a place in hockey. But, they decided to implement recommendations to at least cut down on the number of fights. For example, GMs proposed instituting a rule that would see misconducts assessed to players engaging in 'staged fights' (such as right off face-offs), as well as asking for a renewed enforcement of the instigator rule. The Ontario Hockey League has gone a step further, bringing in a new rule that will see penalties assessed to any player who voluntarily removes his own or his opponent's helmet during a fight.
But, while NHL league management continues to talk about fighting, the more serious issue of headshots has again been relegated to the back-burner. Heading into the GM meetings, NHLPA executive director Paul Kelly made no secrets about what should have been the focus. "I'm not saying there shouldn't be discussion about safety measures with regards to fighting," Kelly told TSN, "but our membership is very clear on what they feel is most important, and that is hits to the head."*
Hmmm. Players talking about head-shots, cheap-shots, dangers to the game. The league talking about fighting, fighting, fighting. So why the disconnect?
Coach Kalb isn't sure why, but he doesn't think the issue is in the rules. Rather, he thinks it's a matter of enforcement. "There's stuff in the books, there's edicts come down from leagues, but until somebody takes the referees who aren't making the calls to task, nothing will change."
For Coach Bouchard, while he'd like to see better enforcement from the league and the referees, he thinks a lot of it hinges on respect among players. "We've got to find a way to gain respect among the players" he says. Bouchard points to the All-star game in Whitecourt as a good starting point, allowing players to get to know each other better. But, he says much more is needed. Bouchard also thinks it starts with the coaches. While Bouchard sees Fort St. John as a clean team, he points to certain teams within the league that seem to lack discipline all the way up.
Likewise, Al Spence says coaches play a big role in player conduct. "The coaches need to watch their players, and if they see the players doing that kind of stuff, they need to reprimand them right on the bench."
The Wolverines were furious with the Grande Prairie Wheelers for several incidents in their semi-final series. In his blog, Whitecourt broadcaster Dave Dawson objected to Grande Prairie's cheap-shots in the series, mainly because the Wheeler players refused to drop the gloves in response. "Its one thing to be blown out, and get frustrated. Especially in front of your own fans. But it's another thing to take cheap shots on purpose, play dangerous hockey, and not own up to your actions" said Dawson on March 7th, after the conclusion of the series. Likewise, Huskies colour commentator Mike Feeney, in his blog, indicates that justice needs to be served. Referring to an incident in which Husky Kyle Porter jumped Peace River's Gerry Young late in a game, in response to Young's cheapshots, Feeney says "Eventually you have to take your punishment," adding "if the refs don't take care of it, then the players have to start policing themselves, and that's when it can get ugly."
So is fighting the answer to keeping the game clean?
Well, that's another topic for another day. But, it does seem like there are two options. The first is for hockey leagues everywhere to seriously clamp-down on dirty hits, with penalties, suspensions, and yes, even expulsion. The other is for players to protect themselves.
Al Spence says the league doesn't plan to change its rules regarding fighting, but he is concerned with the existing instigator penalty. "It's pretty rash – the first time is a warning, the second time is another game, and so on. But lots of times, the ref sees who starts the fight, but really the fight started two shifts before that, with some other issue going on."
And so, at least for now, the onus looks like it will continue to fall on the players themselves to avoid hits to the head. And, judging from what we've seen so far this year, that might end in tragedy. Just ask Dean McAmmond.
Jon Zacks, Moose FM & energeticcity.ca staff
You guys are correct in everything you say about the number of head shots increasing. The main issue I see is it is starting down in the minor hockey level and not being called. It needes to be called the way the rule was intended. Hold the referee's accountable. I have been a minor hockey coach for 13 years and yes you get some really good refs that enjoy the game, and protect the kids, but some are out on the ice for pure power. As a Coach you can do nothing to protect the players from these referee's. It is becomeing a very dangerous sport.
March 18, 2009 at 2:18 p.m.
i remember seeing that huskies vs navigators game where Kole Norris got hit into the boards. He was about 2 feet away from the boards with his head down carrying the puck up the wall. Young connected shoulder to shoulder and Norris fell into the boards and hit his head. Norris needed to pick his head up and read the play, things would of turned out differently. The response to the hit back in Fort St. John was cheap, gutless, and unjust. Between the player (Kyle Porter) and coaches of FSJ planning an attack on a player, these are the people that should not be involved in the game of hockey, a bunch of cowards. The referees knew that it was going to happen and did not do anything about it. It was a planned attack on young. I have seen yound play for 3 years in peace river and it is known that he is a strong hitter. Players have to protect themselves and pick up their heads, this will lower the rate of head injuries.
August 26, 2012 at 3:58 p.m.

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First of all, if you're going to be relocating or spending an extended time here in Prague, you will definately need this guide. Download it for free, right now.
Last year the Czech National Bank devalued the Czech Crown. You might be wondering how this will affect things from the cost of groceries to a night out.
Despite the devaluation, some prices have remained more or less than same since our last list. The inflation rate, which the Czech Bureau of Statistics gives based on the consumer price index, sat at 1.4% for December 2013. While the inflation rate has been quite low, the average monthly wage, which according to the Czech Bureau of Statistics is a little under 25,000 CZK, has lost some purchasing power, which this graph demonstrates.
On average, rental prices have risen by about 2% across Prague. This average, however, hides the regional variation. Prague 1 rentals have gone up by 3.5% while Prague 2 rentals have decreased by 2.8%. This figure happened to be the largest drop. The area with the largest increase was Prague 8 with 5.3%. The difference compared to the prices given in our last table is that the prices are based on the averages given here and calculated using the average size for each apartment type.
The figures should be viewed as a rough guide to prices based on the most generic examples of products. You will find variation depending on where you live, where you shop and hang out and the time of year. The occasional special can drop the price of some goods considerably. Organic and/or imported food will be more expensive.
Despite these developments, Prague remains fairly inexpensive compared to most European capitals with the exception of consumer items, which are often more expensive when compared to other countries in and outside of Europe.
*There are fewer stands operating than before.
**If you visit pubs outside the center you will find cheaper beers.
*The price for milk is a rough average. Prices vary depending on whether the milk is UHT, fresh or bio. Specials can also bring the price below the average.
**There seemed such a broad range of prices it made no sense to average it. The lower price represents the generic brands; the higher price is for the "better quality".
***Again a rough average. Some beers can be as low as 7 CZK with Pilsner Urquell selling for over 20 CZK. The price does not include the 3 CZK refundable deposit for beer bottles.
****An average of the prices in the category.
*Prices as given on the Prague Mass Transit webpage on 27th January 2014.
**Prices depend on the taxi company.
***Prices given on 27th January 2014.
*Prices vary depending on time of year and deals that the table shows the lowest prices found for 2014 on 27th January.
These prices are an average of the market rent as of 27th January 2014.
*This figure is based on the average of the main providers. The price was calculated for a one person apartment with electricity for cooking and gas for heating and hot water. To check other possible prices visit this site (in Czech).
The rates are from the Czech Central Bank as posted on 27th January 2014.
What do you (and your wallet) have to say about the cost of living in Prague?


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Purchase: Keith's saddle shop of Columbus, Ohio for $50.
Likes: This bridle is very high quality for the money!! I could not believe how supple the leather is--I have used it nearly a week now and haven't oiled it at all. It is also very attractive.
Dislikes: Nothing that I can think of!
Quality: Very well made. Time will attest to its durability.
Summary: If you're on a budget and want something that's high quality, this is the bridle for you.


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China's mines still remain the World's deadliest
Author : Amy Hollamby
On the 29th May, the ignition of dynamite stored at a coal mine in central China's Hunan Province, Rucheng county and the resulting release of clouds of toxic gas has killed 17 workers. This is the latest deadly accident to hit the nation's notoriously dangerous mining industry. 18 people were working underground at the time, and one survived with injuries.
Police and safety officials are investigating the cause of the blast.
China's mines are among the world's most dangerous, with thousands of miners killed in accidents every year, mainly to lax regulation, corruption, inefficiency and a rush to feed demand from a robust economy.
According to official figures, 2,631 coal miners died in 1,616 mine accidents in China in 2009, down 18% from the previous year. However, these figures cannot be completely accurate due to the underreporting of accidents and the high number of illegal mines.
On 13th May a coal mine explosion in southwestern Guizhou province killed 21 workers, and earlier in the year, a flood at the huge, unfinished Wangjialing mine in the northern province of Shanxi left 153 workers trapped underground. Rescue workers pulled out 115 alive.
All of these accident are despite the fact that in April the country launched a two-month campaign to review safety regulations in mines and other industries that have had serious accidents. As part of its efforts to increase safety standards, the central government has levied heavy fines and implemented region-wide mining shut-downs following incidents.
Mining accidents continue to happen worldwide, with recent blasts occurring in China, the USA, Russia and Turkey, even though significant technological advances now make it possible to detect dangerous methane levels, ventilate mines adequately, equip miners with personal safety devices and use electrical equipment to avoid gas and dust explosions.


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Drake pulls out of Toronto film festival
Rapper Drake had been due to introduce the film "Monsters and Men," about a Brooklyn community rocked by the police shooting death of a black man, to a Canadian audience, but pulled out citing a scheduling conflict
Rapper Drake pulled out of the Toronto film festival at the last minute on Thursday, citing a scheduling conflict on his current music tour.
He was due in the evening to introduce the film "Monsters and Men," about a Brooklyn community rocked by the police shooting death of a black man, to a Canadian audience.
Drake is executive producer of the film.
In a statement, his publicists said the film "is a project very close to Drake's heart," adding that he feels "strongly about its ability to positively inspire dialogue."
"But due to scheduling commitments on his current tour he unfortunately will not be able to attend and introduce the film at TIFF."
Drake first walked the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival last year for "The Carter Effect," about NBA player Vince Carter.
His was the second exit from TIFF this week, after organizers nixed director Melanie Laurent's "Galveston" from its Gala Presentations lineup, saying she would be unable to attend due to "work commitments."
Toronto requires filmmakers in its top movie category be present for screenings.
Organizers slotted "A Private War," about legendary war correspondent Marie Colvin in its stead.
Netflix's 2Q dud rattles investors as competition heats up
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I'm not quite as enthusiastic over this 2011 vintage as the Bald Viveur was for the 2009 vintage. But for those who care, the bald guy explains some of the mystery over what's in the bottle.
This is a good red table wine. It's at the same time full-bodied and slightly watery. It's full-bodied at the front and middle of the mouth which wears out as it reaches the throat. I'm not sure how it does that, but the 13% alcohol content may help explain it. It causes a little bit of a bit of a pucker to the mouth and leaves a definite lingering impression on the roof. There's a noticeable burn as it goes down the throat. It's a little rough around the edges, as most table wines are. It would stand up well to foods which are also a little rough around the edges, but would over power more delicate foods.
In the $5.99 price range, I'd rather pick up one of the Trader Joe's DOCG Chiantis or even for a little less, one of their IGT Sangioveses. Even at ALDI, although not recently reviewed, the Santa Bachelli DOCG Chianti might be a better choice for a dollar less. That review is remarkably similar to this experience.
In conclusion, this is okay, but not great. It's drinkable, especially at dinner. You also won't feel you've thrown your money away. But there are better wines in this price range.
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Unfortunately no help here. However the Santa Bachelli Chianti DOCG is a pretty decent wine which ALDI seems to keep on the shelves regularly. You might give that a try if you see it. Both from Tuscany and both, I believe, use the same grape.


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Q: Help understanding game version of Baire category theorem I got this from Thomson et al.'s freely available "Elementary Real Analysis" p.356.
They introduce Baire's category theorem through a game where, given two players (A) and (B)

Player (A) is given a subset $A$ of $\mathbb{R}$, and player (B) is given the complementary set $B = \mathbb{R} \backslash A$. Player (A) first selects a closed interval $I_1 \subset \mathbb{R}$; then player (B) chooses a closed interval $I_2 \subset I_1$. The players alternate moves, a move consisting of selecting a closed interval inside the previously chosen interval.
The play of the game thus determines a descending sequence of closed intervals
  \begin{align}
  I_1 \supset I_2 \supset \ldots I_n \supset
  \ldots\end{align}
  where player (A) chooses those with odd index and player (B) those with even index. If
  \begin{align}
  A \: \bigcap_n^{\infty} I_n \neq \emptyset
  \end{align}
  then player (A) wins; otherwise player (B) wins.

Then they argue that if player (A) is dealt the irrational set and (B) is dealt the rational set, (A) always has a strategy to win.
I'm confused in several ways by this argument. One confusion is about the term "closed interval". Does, for example, the closed interval [1,1] count as an interval? Because if that's the case, can't whoever has the first turn just end the game then and there without regard to whether he has the rationals or irrationals? Say, if (A) received the rationals, he can just pick [0.5,0.5]. Game over. (But I'm guessing probably not, because the game wouldn't happen)
If that is not the case, and an interval has to be defined $[a,b]$ s.t. $a < b$, isn't it always true that for any $I_{2n+1} = [a_{2n+1}, b_{2n+1}]$ for the odd numbered turns of (A), and where (A) has the irrationals, there exists some $q \in [a_{2n+1},b_{2n+1}]$ s.t. $q$ is rational? Because $\mathbb{Q}$ is also dense on the real line. Or is this argument relying on the fact that a countable intersection of closed sets is always closed? And that it can converge to a single point. But if it converges to a single point, it might be a closed set, but is it still a closed interval? And does that still count as winning? And can't (A) still play this same game even if he were dealt the rationals if all that is needed is that his choice of intervals converge to a single point?
I've been thinking about this for a few days now and none of the ways I've approached it convince me that their discussion of the game is true (though I do trust that it is true, since the authors are mathematicians and I'm not), so any help would be appreciated.

A: A closed interval is of the form $[a,b]$, $[a, \infty)$ or $(-\infty,b]$.
Since $A$ deals first, he can start with a bounded interval, so let's assume that all intervals $I_{n}$ are bounded (I leave it to you to describe a winning strategy for $B$ if $A$ is silly enough to always deal an unbounded interval). The only really interesting case is if the length of the interval converges to zero, for if not, the intersection will be a non-trivial interval, which will then contain an irrational number. So, if $|I_{n}| \to 0$ then there will be a unique real number $x \in \bigcap_{n} I_{n}$ by the priniple of nested intervals and the question becomes: can $B$ force this number to be rational so that $A$ loses? The answer is no. The reason is that the decimal expansion of a rational number is eventually periodic, so $A$ only has to take care to break any possible period of the decimal expansion of $x$ at each step and this is easily achieved by choosing an interval of sufficiently small length.

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OWS Laptop Things You Should Know
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Every child in the world will have access to a low-cost, connected laptop such as The OWS laptop invented by the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) project. The OLPC laptop is made to be strong and resilient, with a lengthy battery life and an intuitive interface.
OWS Laptop was created as an open-source project. It uses open-source software although meaning it has no proprietary components that limit its usability or scalability. Consequently, this laptop is set up as a resource for information on how to join their efforts.
Reason To Buy OWS Laptop
There are several reasons you might want to consider buying an OWC (Other World Computing) laptop:
Quality: OWC is known for producing high-quality laptops that are built to last.
Customization: OWC offers a wide range of customization options, so you can choose the specs that are most important to you.
Price: OWC laptops are generally more affordable than other high-end laptops on the market, making them a great value for the price.
Customer support: OWC is known for offering excellent customer support and technical assistance, which can be a major benefit even if you run into any issues with your laptop.
Innovation: OWC is always looking for ways to improve its products and stay ahead of the curve, so you can be confident you're getting a cutting-edge laptop.
Although, OWC laptops are a solid choice for anyone looking for a high-quality, customizable, and affordable laptop.
Best Model of OWS Laptop With Their Specifications
Lenovo Flex 14
The Lenovo Flex 14 is a 2-in-1 laptop that can be used as both a traditional laptop and a tablet. It has a 14-inch touchscreen display and is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 3500U processor, with 8GB of RAM as well as 256GB of storage. It also has a number of features that make it suitable for use in various settings, including a 360-degree hinge that allows it to be used in tent, stand, and tablet modes, and a backlit keyboard that makes it easy to use in low-light environments. Overall, the Lenovo Flex 14 is a good choice for users who need a versatile and reliable OWS laptop that can handle a wide range of tasks.
Processor Intel® Core™ i7-4500U Processor
Memory 8GB DDR3L 1600 MHz, (1GB / 2GB / 4GB / 8GB)
Display 14″ HD (1366 x 768) with multi-touch technology
Weight 2.0 kg (<4.0 lbs)
Graphics NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 740M 2GB
Battery 48 WH, supporting 9 hours for Windows 8.1 Idle
Camera 0.3 MP / 1.0 MP (720p HD webcam)
The Apple MacBook Pro is a high-end laptop designed for power users who need a device with strong performance, a high-quality display, and a robust feature set. There are several different models of the MacBook Pro available, with varying specs and features i.e. In general, the MacBook Pro is known for its fast processors, dedicated graphics cards, high-resolution displays, and solid-state drives (SSDs). It also has a slim and lightweight design, making it portable and easy to take with you on the go. The MacBook Pro is a good choice for users who need a powerful and reliable laptop for tasks such as video editing, photo editing, and software development.
Processor 8 core CPU
Memory 8GB Configurable to 16GB or 24GB
Storage 512GB
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Battery 20 hours
Keyboard Backlit magic keyboard with touch bar
Camera 720p face-time HD camera
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LG Gram 17Z90P Laptop
The LG Gram 17Z90P is a 17-inch laptop that is known for its lightweight and portable design. It weighs just 2.98 pounds but it has a slim profile, making it easy to take with you on the go. The 17Z90P is powered by an Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor and comes with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB solid-state drive (SSD). As well as, It has a 1080p display with thin bezels, providing a good visual experience for watching movies or working on tasks that require a lot of screen real estate. The 17Z90P also has a long battery life, with up to 22.5 hours of use on a single charge. Overall, the LG Gram 17Z90P is a good choice for users who need a lightweight laptop with strong performance and long battery life.
Processor Intel Evo 11th gen Core i7
Storage 2 TB SSD
Speed 4.7 GHZ
Display 17-inch ()
Graphics Intel Xe Graphics
Weight 2.98 lbs (1350g)
MSI GS75 Stealth Gaming Laptop
The MSI GS75 Stealth is a gaming laptop that is designed for users who want a portable device that can handle demanding games and other applications. It has a slim and lightweight design, weighing just 4.63 pounds. Also, it is powered by an Intel Core i7-10750H processor, with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB solid-state drive (SSD). It also has a 1080p display with a fast refresh rate, making it suitable for fast-paced games.
In terms of graphics, the GS75 Stealth is equipped with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card, which can handle most modern games at high settings. The GS75 Stealth also has a good selection of ports and connectivity options, including Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, and USB Type-C, making it easy to connect to a wide range of external devices. Overall, the MSI GS75 Stealth is a good choice for users who need a portable gaming laptop with strong performance and a high-quality display.
Processor Intel Core i7-10750H
Display 17.3-inch, 1920 x 1080
Graphic RTX 2080 Max-Q GPU
Battery 3 hours
The Dell Inspiron 13 5310 is a 13-inch laptop that is suitable for everyday use. Basically, it is powered by an Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor and comes with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB solid-state drive (SSD). It also has a 1080p touchscreen display, which is useful for tasks such as browsing the web, watching movies, and working on documents.
The Inspiron 13 5310 has a slim and lightweight design, making it easy to take with you on the go. It also has a good selection of ports, including USB Type-C and HDMI, which allows you to connect to a range of external devices. Overall, the Dell Inspiron 13 5310 is a good choice for users who need a lightweight and portable laptop for everyday use.
Processor Core i5-1135G7
Camera RGB HD Camera with CMOS sensor technology
Keyboard Standard backlit keyboard
Battery 4hours
Display Full HD and Wide-Viewing Angle (WVA)
Amazing Features Of OWS Laptop
Additionally, some very unique and interesting features of the OWS laptop are:
Full HD with advanced graphic performance.
Lightweight and easy to hold.
Backlit keyboard.
Modern operating system.
High-performance processor and ram.
Better screen size that everyone will enjoy.
Long-life battery.
External hard drives or gaming controllers.
For people who love modern-day mini computers, these OWS laptops are the best choice for them. These are multi-tasking devices that a student, game lover, and even a businessman can benefit from this and can enjoy their work. Also, these laptops are very easy to carry. These are very user-friendly laptops that are capable of handling many tasks and workloads.
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If you want to keep your garden simple and peaceful, then the minimalist garden might look suit you. With restricted plantings, neutral colors, and clean lines, this type of garden looks great in most modern homes.
Throughout history, gardens have been envisioned as ornate outdoor spaces crammed with a variety of colorful plants. However, history has evolved as life becomes increasingly fast-paced. The younger generation of homeowners look at gardens as functional, purposeful spaces that can look beautiful year-round with minimal input. Hence, modern design trends show a shift away from the traditional, high-maintenance version of a garden, adopting the mantra 'less is more'.
Garden minimalism emphasizes a strong foundation comprised of clear architectural lines, defined structure and the use of plants and materials that are suited to local conditions. The result is an outdoor space with a timeless quality brought about by site-specific design that acknowledges local climate and environmental impact.
While it may seem to the eye the minimalist garden is easy to create, many garden experts say it is the most difficult style of garden – mostly due to the fact that it limits the number of hard landscape materials, plants, and colors.
We live in a loud world that encourages everyone to collect and amass. Which is why the temptation to throw in lots of hardscape materials, textures or colors is very strong for beginners. However, when it comes to minimalist gardening, the rule is to keep it simple. The goal of designers is to create a minimalist garden which requires easy care and presents a simple, relaxing, and peaceful appearance. In its purest sense, minimalism helps you to find your true self by removing the unnecessary and focusing on what truly makes you happy.
In this article, we will guide you through the basic steps of creating a calming minimalist garden. Before we go into the details, you need to consider some factors to decide if a minimalist garden is right for you.
Is a Minimalist Garden Right for You?
The choice of whether to have a minimalist garden really does depend on your personal style and the amount of time you want to spend gardening. This type of garden is an excellent choice for minimalist house enthusiasts, young urban professionals, or those who want to create an oasis from modern life. It also suits a person who travels frequently and prefers a clean, smart and low maintenance garden.
A minimalist garden should feature architectural planting, great vistas, and sculptures. Think carefully before choosing plants and other elements to make sure that you are creating a space to perfectly suit your aesthetic style and availability of time. You also need to consider your actual lifestyle rather than your idealized version of it. If your life involves kids or dogs, designing to accommodate things like a barbecue, storage, and a place to play are important.
So without further ado, let's take a look at the steps involved in creating a minimalist garden.
This is the backbone of a minimalist design. The design geometry is influenced by the intended use and lifestyle of the client and by existing site conditions and features. Minimalist gardens utilize what is already there. If the site is sloping, create stepped terraces as in this steeply sloped garden designed by Good manors Pool + Garden.
If the site features old, textured walls, use these as inspiration for the design. A useful tip when setting the geometry of the design is to center the design around an imaginary line of the axis that can be defined by any existing architectural or landscape elements such as a large window wall or a sculptural tree. This imaginary axis is then used to organize and connect the varied elements that form the major components of the design.
The concept of the 'outdoor room' has resulted in the garden, becoming an extension of the house itself. Minimalist garden designs often comprise of well-defined zones be it a dining area or an area for lounging and indulging in conversation. Defining the boundaries of these zones imparts order and clarity to space. The boundary may be as simple as an evergreen hedge or a physical wall. It can even apply to micro-spaces within a garden such as a planter or gravel edging. Creating a balance between these zones through the use of plants, suitable materials or repeated landscaping features is vital in inducing a sense of harmony and oneness that is a defining feature of minimalist gardens. Amir Schlezinger's rooftop garden artfully demonstrates this balance.
Paving is an integral component of any minimalist design and should be simple, clean yet immaculately detailed and finished. It is the one element that can unify the entire design and as such needs careful consideration. Old materials are often an inspiration for new applications in modern, minimalist gardens: gravel, pebbles, and stones traditionally used for river beds or to provide access (stepping stones) through a bed of lawn are used in creative compositions that challenge these traditional uses.
Timeless materials such as stone or wood used in a simple, straightforward paving pattern can create a peaceful ambiance in the garden. They can also be used in beautifying challenging spaces such as very shady or very hot spots. Polished concrete is another favorite. Each of these materials is extremely weather-resistant, hardy and has unique color and texture that can make them stand out in a landscaping composition. Many of these materials can also be recycled or procured from environmentally responsible sources, making them sustainable design options. The attention to detail, such as the thickness of paving joints, edge detailing and desired texture, is key to achieving the crisp, clean look that is characteristic of minimalist landscapes as is evident in this patio design by Amir Schlezinger.
Minimalist design is all about restraint, avoid opting for too many plant species. Limit the number of plants specified in the design and use these repeatedly throughout the garden. This creates a visual link through the outdoor space and helps to create a cohesive, balanced design. It also has the added advantage of easy maintenance, aiding in the efficient use of time and money to keep the garden looking fresh and neat year-round. Mass planting is an effective technique and one used often by designers in modern gardens. There is something to be said about the effect of a swathe of gently swaying Pennisetum grasses, planted together, they are so much more effective than single plants scattered throughout the garden as can be seen in this front yard retreat designed by Shades of Green Landscape Architecture.
Layering plants from tallest to shortest also ensures balance in both the vertical and horizontal proportions of a planting area. Taller sculptural plants are popularly used to provide focal points, counterbalance hard corners and complement paving and hard surfaces. Planting in minimalist gardens functions not just as a filler for leftover space, but as an anchoring element in its own right as is demonstrated in this garden by Tim Davies Landscaping.
To achieve a sense of peace and harmony, minimalist designs generally veer towards muted color palettes that are more reflective of nature. Greys, browns, and whites are popular choices for hardscape and built structural elements. Using tonal variations of the same color is an effective strategy for maintaining balance. David Webber uses this strategy in this Texas residential garden design.
Neutral colors also provide the perfect backdrop for green plants, which can be used to provide a spot of color. When planting, designers tend to select plants for their textures and complimentary shades of green rather than for the color of their inflorescence. This ensures that a garden will transcend seasons and look well-maintained for years to follow.
To summarize the key features of a minimalist garden design, the golden rule is to design for a purpose. Every element in the garden should have a specific purpose, the overall design should strive for balance and proportion to ensure a soothing, calming outdoor space that can be enjoyed for years to come.
Designing the garden to suit your personal lifestyle is an important first step in determining how the garden will be used. This will help to set the defining parameters for the design.
Next, select locally sourced plants and materials as these are likely to thrive in adverse climatic conditions with little or no maintenance. Color, form, and texture are tools that should be used to reinforce balance and scale within the garden. All of these elements, when linked together purposefully, result in an oasis of tranquility amidst the turmoil of modern life.


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Grabiner/Hall announced that is has been selected as the new PR agency for Douglas Furniture Company (http://douglasfurniture.com), a leading casual dining and furniture manufacturer for more than a century, based in El Segundo, California. Grabiner/Hall (http://grabinerhall.com) secured the account to handle the company's corporate public relations. GH's first challenge was to assist in publicizing the Douglas Furniture showroom at the debut of the World Market Center in Las Vegas. Grabiner/Hall was instrumental in helping to drive traffic to the Douglas Furniture showroom, as well as plan the theme. "We chose Grabiner/Hall to drive awareness of our new product introductions at the Las Vegas Market. We were also interested in the agency's integrated marketing services offering and will utilize them to complete and launch our new Web site as they bring a strong interactive track record in producing business-to-business sites to the table. GH's communications expertise and close proximity to our company is a good fit for us," says Ken Salm, vice president of sales and business development, DFC. Kande Hall, GH principal and president presented a public relations program to lead the company forward. DFC, impressed with the agency's approach and creative success, selected GH to lead the way. "We are pleased Douglas Furniture chose GH as its PR agency and we find it exciting to work with a company with such a solid record and reputation. We look forward to assisting them in fulfilling their visions and achieving their goals," said Hall. About Grabiner/Hall Grabiner/Hall, headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is a marketing design and public relations firm whose diverse client base is comprised of B2B organizations in the manufacturing, technology, healthcare and home furnishing industries. Since 1985, Grabiner/Hall has provided a host of creative solutions including web development, print collateral, advertising, lead generation, and public relations strategies that have transformed growing companies into powerhouse brands. In 2004, GH was selected as one of the top agencies in Los Angeles by BtoB magazine. About Douglas Furniture Douglas Furniture is headquartered in El Segundo, California and manufactures in a 600,000 square foot facility in Baja California. A pioneer and longtime industry leader in the casual dining category, Douglas has been crafting quality home furnishings for more than a century. Douglas also manufactures a full line of home theater seating, leather and fabric motion upholstery, stationary upholstery and an assortment of correlating game tables, occasional tables, and parson's chairs. For more information, visit Douglas online at http://www.douglasfurniture.com .


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Each of the twenty-one stories in this collection is an evocative "reporting" of Yossel Birstein's encounters with everyday people who ride the city's many bus lines – housewives, Chasids, beautiful women, a blind man, a shoemaker, an angry daughter, bus drivers, and more. These scrupulous translations give us a feel for the tone of Birstein's Yiddishized Hebrew — a tone that is wry and empathically attuned to the voices and appearances of his chance meetings from one day to the next.
And So Is the Bus: Jerusalem Stories quantity
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"Yossel Birstein is a born flaneur. He is to Jerusalem as Baudelaire is to Paris, Dickens to London, Joseph Mitchell to New York."
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Each of the twenty-one stories in this collection is an evocative "reporting" of Yossel Birstein's encounters with everyday people who ride the city's many bus lines – housewives, Chasids, beautiful women, a blind man, a shoemaker, an angry daughter, bus drivers, and more. These scrupulous translations give us a feel for the tone of Birstein's Yiddishized Hebrew — a tone that is wry and empathically attuned to the voices and appearances of his chance meetings from one day to the next. In "Under the Pressure of Time," for example, two buses are stopped side by side — we listen in on the shouting of two women through the open windows:
"Aliza! Aliza! Why didn't you come to the funeral?"
. . . He bent slightly, trying to see this Aliza who hadn't been at the funeral. A tower-shaped earring dangled from Aliza's right ear along her neck, reflecting in the mirror of our bus.
"Carmella?! Carmella?! How was it there?" Aliza's voice rang out above the noises of the intersection. Two of her fingers were playing with the earring, and she turned her ear to listen to the details while the stoplight remained red.
Birstein's prose savors the conversations of these bus riders, who are anything but ordinary. "The world is moving on," says a character in "Stolen Glance." "And after a short pause added: 'And so is the bus.'"
"I consider Yossel Birstein one of the great Jewish authors of the 20th century, and I'm talking about the scale of Kafka and Agnon."
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Yossel Birstein (1920-2003) was born in the small Polish town of Biala Podlask — at 16, he left for Australia to join his grandparents in Melbourne. Yossel married Margaret Waisberg, a young refugee from Germany, and served in the Australian army during WWII. In 1950, he, Margaret, and daughter Hana immigrated to Israel, where he worked as a shepherd in Kiryat Gvat. Their second daughter, Nurit, was born in 1956. In 1970, the family moved to Jerusalem where Birstein became an archivist at the Hebrew University. He published novels and collections of stories — those of And So Is the Bus are from Stories Dancing in the Streets of Jerusalem and Stories from the Realm of Tranquility. Among Birstein's numerous awards are the The Prime Minister's Prize twice (1987; 1999) and the Itzik Manger Prize for Yiddish Literature (1991)
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Random ramblings about whatever comes to mind.
I suppose these would be "Web 2.0" apps? Either way, the webapps from 37signals seem pretty cool.
Basecamp – Project management and collaboration – Collaborate with your team and clients. Schedules, tasks, files, messages, and more.
Highrise – Online contact manager and simple CRM – Keep track of who your business talks to, what was said, and what to do next.
Backpack – Intranet, group calendar, organizer – Share info, schedules, documents, and to-dos across your company, group, or organization.
Campfire – Real-time group chat for business – It's like instant messaging, but optimized for groups. Especially great for remote teams.
All are online webapps with lots of AJAX and other goodies … subscription model with various levels.
Campfire looks interesting, but we are currently using Skype until we get our Jabber server happy again.
Highrise may be of interest to our Sales folks … I'm having them look at it now.
Basecamp could be very useful if we fire off some of the larger development projects we are considering.
In any case, the company has been around for a bit and seems to be improving their offerings, so keep an eye on them.
DISCLAIMER: I have *no* affiliation with 37signals, and I'm not even a customer at this time, but it does look interesting and worth further investigation and discussion within our team.


The gospel of Matthew opens by saying that "John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness of Judea." This of course is referring to the prophet Isaiah's prophecy of "the voice of one crying in the wilderness." John is preaching, "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand." In this case the wilderness of Judea is a real wilderness in a desert valley north of Jerusalem.
We are also told this, "Now John wore a garment of camel's hair and a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey." This dude was Paleo before Paleo was popular and his appearance seems to hint at Paleolithic. But we can't stop there.
The Kingdom is so beyond physical appearances.


The Russian-US Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) collapse casts a shadow over the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty's (New START) extension, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said in a statement.
"Washington has embarked on dismantling agreements in the field of arms control. Following the collapse of the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, an agreement on medium-range and shorter-range missiles is next. After that, problems with extending the duration of the agreement on strategic offensive arms", Lavrov said, speaking at a meeting of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy.
According to him, all this will have detrimental consequences not only for those areas that were regulated by these treaties, but also for the remaining mechanisms in the field of nuclear disarmament and non-proliferation, meaning the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
"In essence, by assessing Washington's actions in this area, one could conclude that the proponents of launching a new arms race have gained the upper hand. [Russian] President [Vladimir] Putin has reacted to these processes multiple times, and I would like to stress once again that there is no way that Russia could ever get involved in this costly exercise", the minister added.
The statement comes after the Russian Foreign Ministry noted that the United States had manipulated figures to seem compliant with restrictions under the New START treaty.
The New START agreement between the US and Russia went into force in 2011 and covers a 10-year period with the possibility of a five-year extension. It is based on several previous joint non-proliferation arrangements and limits the number of deployed intercontinental ballistic missiles, submarine-launched ballistic missiles, nuclear-armed bombers, and nuclear warheads.