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It's that time of year here in the Northeast. The weather is cooling down and and the dogs are ready! Here are a few from this past weekend;s show. I am booked until mid-October, so I'll be posting often unless I get complaints. All the below shots were taken with the D3 and 300 2.8.
The last dog, the Doberman, is our 2 year old "puppy" Spy.
I'll be posting often unless I get complaints.
These are always fun to look at. Awesome shots and dogs.
Would rather see the dobermans ears floppy though, don't believe in clipping them.
These are nice fun shots, I like how No. 3 bursts out of the tunnel. Bet these competitors don't back talk the ref.
Number 4 is great! The ?dreads? moving with the weave poles is great!
yeah, #4 sure is a hoot, how'd that dog see? Some great shots, they must be a fast moving target...but I bet the D3 handles 'em w/ aplomb.
Great shots Rich . . . Always enjoy looking at your pictures ..
Agreed. I always look forward to these.
Thanks everyone for the kind remarks. It sure is a blast to watch/shoot these events. These dogs are athletes in their own way.
You're right. You have to see one of these shows in person, up close, to really appreciate the speed and agility these dogs exhibit. I am constantly amazed at how well some of the handlers keep these fast dogs "on track". I am shooting another show this weekend and Hanna is on its way. I just hope the heavy rain holds out until the runs are over.
Wonderful work Rich, your photography makes me feel as though I am there with you. The image quality is spot on.


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In 1997 at Spanish princess Cristina's wedding a Cava Brut Real from Penedes flowed freely. The same Cava Brut Real was selected in 2008 as the official Cava of the Beijing Olympics. This Cava Brut Real from Penedes was made by Heretat Mastinell.
This is an estate that strives to embody luxury, elegance in both design and wine. A mere 35 minutes from Barcelona, in the town of Villafranca del Penedes, Mastinell became the first Spanish Cava producer to build a luxury hotel. Resembling Cava bottles at rest, this hotel was heavily influenced by the architecture of Gaudi.
On the property is also the famed restaurant El Rima that showcases the fine cuisine of Catalunya and the Mediterranean. It was a natural extension for Mastinell as this bodega is famed for its luxury sparkling wines.
Also, in 2014 Mastinell won: "Best tourist establishment award in Spain", as awarded by the Spanish Association of Wine Cities (ACEVIN).
In 2018, Mastinell was recognized by Decanter as one of the best wine destinations in Spain!
Mastinell exemplifies what Cava should be. Unlike "industrial" Cava that is hastily released, Mastinell only produces Reserva (aged 3 years) and Gran Reserva (aged 6 years). These are some serious bubblies worthy of any occasion and fine food. Not only is every bottle and lot individually numbered, the disgorgement date of each bottle is shown too.
The winery does not use any products of animal origin in their processing processes and has been certified by the European Vegetarian Union as a vegan wine.


Why isn't KTEX's runway designation 10/28 instead of 9/27?
Why is the marking on the runway written as (9/27) Telluride (KTEX), Colorado, USA. whereas the direction is 284 degrees? Shouldn't it be (10/28) instead?
That direction (284) is the true heading, but runways are numbered according to the magnetic heading.
While 276 should be rounded to runway 28, it could be a recent change that the magnetic heading changed to 276 from say <275. There is a process to go through, so a recent change in magnetic variation does not mean the renumbering will swiftly follow.
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Mahesh Samat returns to Walt Disney India
As Managing Director, Samat will resume management of all Disney businesses in India (except ESPN), with all local business segments reporting to him. He succeeds Siddharth Roy-Kapur, who is departing to explore his own business interests
BestMediaInfo Bureau | Delhi | October 25, 2016
Mahesh Samat
Walt Disney International, a division of The Walt Disney Company, today announced that Mahesh Samat will return to his leadership role of The Walt Disney Company India as Managing Director. Samat will resume management of all Disney businesses in India (except ESPN), with all local business segments reporting to him.
Samat departed Disney India four years ago to establish Epic Television Networks and was Founder and Managing Director of The Epic Channel, a Hindi entertainment channel (HD) focused on history, folklore and mythology based content.
"Mahesh guided Disney in India in its early days, and we are thrilled with his decision to return to the organization he helped build," said Andy Bird, Chairman, Walt Disney International. "We are encouraged by the opportunity we see to further grow our business in India and believe Mahesh's entrepreneurial spirit, knowledge of our brands and franchises, and long-standing expertise in our broader operations will continue the momentum we are experiencing in this dynamic market."
Samat succeeds Siddharth Roy-Kapur, who is departing the company to explore his own business interests. "Sid is a pillar of the Indian entertainment industry and has demonstrated passion and commitment for the Disney business. He carved a strong position for Disney in the Indian media and entertainment space that positions us well for the future. We are immensely thankful for his service and wish him well in his next venture," Bird said.
As Managing Director, Samat will have responsibility for setting and driving The Walt Disney Company's strategy, coordinating all business efforts in India including overseeing Disney global franchises in the market, expanding existing businesses, and creating new business opportunities. Starting November 28, 2016, Samat will be based in Mumbai and report directly to Bird.
"It's exciting to return to the wonderful world of Disney," Samat said. "Disney really is special entertainment with heart, and I am delighted to see that the unique stories and iconic characters of Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars as well as our homegrown brands of Hungama, Bindass and UTV continue to find a home among Indian audiences. Moving forward, we'll accelerate the great work done by the team and create new, innovative ways for audiences to engage with our stories, brands and characters, and drive growth across our businesses."
With more than 25 years of experience in FMCG and healthcare across India, Asia-Pacific and Europe, Samat originally joined Disney from Johnson & Johnson, where he was Managing Director, Southern Europe, J&J Vision Care, based in London. Prior to Johnson & Johnson, he worked for Kellogg's, Warner Lambert/Parke-Davis, and Boots India.
Samat holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Sydenham College, Mumbai, and a Masters degree in Business Administration from IIM.
Disney India began operations in July 2004 with its head office located in Mumbai and has significantly expanded its footprint in the country since then. Today the company is one of the leading film studios and film distributors in India; one of the largest TV networks, with eight popular channels targeting kids, youth and families; a leading player in the digital, interactive and games segment; and the largest licensor in the consumer products space. Building around core brands like Disney, Marvel, UTV, Bindass, Hungama and Star Wars, the organization is dedicated to creating and distributing the best in branded entertainment for Indian consumers across all age groups through films, television, digital and consumer products.

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Everyone is LOVING this book! We Begin At The End by Chris Whitaker is a must-read for 2021. It's a beautifully written, deep, sad story about young Duchess Day Radley who takes care of her younger brother and her drug addict mother, Star. The circumstances that surround Duchess and the way she takes care of her brother ripped my heart apart. Then there is Walk, whose friend killed Star's sister many years ago. He has his own issues.
Its best to go into this story not knowing how it's going to play out, you need to experience the full range of emotions as you read this book.
Here's a synopsis:
Duchess Day Radley is a thirteen-year-old self-proclaimed outlaw. Rules are for other people. She is the fierce protector of her five-year-old brother, Robin, and the parent to her mother, Star, a single mom incapable of taking care of herself, let alone her two kids.
Walk has never left the coastal California town where he and Star grew up. He may have become the chief of police, but he's still trying to heal the old wound of having given the testimony that sent his best friend, Vincent King, to prison decades before. And he's in overdrive protecting Duchess and her brother.
Now, thirty years later, Vincent is being released. And Duchess and Walk must face the trouble that comes with his return. We Begin at the End is an extraordinary novel about two kinds of families—the ones we are born into and the ones we create.
This is out now, go get a copy!
Danielle Girard is an incredible writer. Her books keep me so engaged and totally hooked to the point that I want to ignore everything I need to do (like sleep) and keep reading! Far Gone is her newest book and one that suspense lovers will not want to miss!
When a North Dakota couple is shot down in their home in cold blood, the sleepy town of Hagen wakes with a jolt. After all, it's usually such a peaceful place. But Detective Kylie Milliard knows better.
Despite not handling a homicide investigation in years, Kylie is on the case. A drop of blood found at the scene at first blush promises to be her best evidence. But it ultimately only proves that someone else witnessed the murder—and the results are shocking: the DNA reveals a familial match to a crime involving local nurse Lily Baker from over a decade ago. This unveiling stirs new nightmares for Lily as she's forced to reckon with the most traumatic time in her life.
Haunted by their pasts and hunting the killer, Kylie and Lily uncover hellish secrets and impossible truths, finding answers that put both their lives in jeopardy.
White Out was the first book that I read by Danielle and I can't recommend it enough. Read that one first then get Far Gone when its published on June 15th!
For all my fellow history buffs, The Nine: The True Story of a Band of Women Who Survived the Worst of Nazi Germany by Gwen Strauss is a must-read! I didn't really know a whole lot about women in World War II until I listened to a few podcasts and then I was hooked on learning more and more.
If you are someone who likes to learn about history, specifically women, this is absolutely a book you need to read.
The Nine follows the true story of the author's great aunt Hélène Podliasky, who led a band of nine female resistance fighters as they escaped a German forced labor camp and made a ten-day journey across the front lines of WWII from Germany back to Paris.
The nine women were all under thirty when they joined the resistance. They smuggled arms through Europe, harbored parachuting agents, coordinated communications between regional sectors, trekked escape routes to Spain and hid Jewish children in scattered apartments. They were arrested by French police, interrogated and tortured by the Gestapo. They were subjected to a series of French prisons and deported to Germany. The group formed along the way, meeting at different points, in prison, in transit, and at Ravensbrück. By the time they were enslaved at the labor camp in Leipzig, they were a close-knit group of friends. During the final days of the war, forced onto a death march, the nine chose their moment and made a daring escape.
Drawing on incredible research, this powerful, heart-stopping narrative from Gwen Strauss is a moving tribute to the power of humanity and friendship in the darkest of times.
What amazing, brave young women.
Coming out on May 4.
The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin is a wonderfully written, beautiful story that I liked so much. This kind of book is so enjoyable and inspirational although it did make me want to cry while reading. It's a book that puts you through the emotional ringer!
Three different people are brought together in order to work on a bee farm. What a fantastic setting, right?
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Forty-four-year-old Alice Holtzman is stuck in a dead-end job, bereft of family, and now reeling from the unexpected death of her husband. Alice has begun having panic attacks whenever she thinks about how her life hasn't turned out the way she dreamed. Even the beloved honeybees she raises in her spare time aren't helping her feel better these days.
In the grip of a panic attack, she nearly collides with Jake–a troubled, paraplegic teenager with the tallest mohawk in Hood River County–while carrying 120,000 honeybees in the back of her pickup truck. Charmed by Jake's sincere interest in her bees and seeking to rescue him from his toxic home life, Alice surprises herself by inviting Jake to her farm.
And then there's Harry, a twenty-four-year-old with debilitating social anxiety who is desperate for work. When he applies to Alice's ad for part-time farm help, he's shocked to find himself hired. As an unexpected friendship blossoms among Alice, Jake, and Harry, a nefarious pesticide company moves to town, threatening the local honeybee population and illuminating deep-seated corruption in the community. The unlikely trio must unite for the sake of the bees–and in the process, they just might forge a new future for themselves.
I can't believe this was a debut novel! Well done, Eileen!
Coming out on April 27.
I love books like The Bohemians by Jasmin Darznik. Historical fiction is a genre that I forget how much I love, many of my favorite books are based in history. This one is a must-read that is beautifully written. I loved the time period and the plot. Nothing intrigues me more than a city like San Francisco in the past. How I wish I lived back then! The atmospheric writing puts you as close to San Francisco in the 1920s as you will ever get.
In 1918, a young and bright-eyed Dorothea Lange steps off the train in San Francisco, where a disaster kick-starts a new life. Her friendship with Caroline Lee, a vivacious, straight-talking Chinese American with a complicated past, gives Dorothea entrée into Monkey Block, an artists' colony and the bohemian heart of the city. Dazzled by Caroline and her friends, Dorothea is catapulted into a heady new world of freedom, art, and politics. She also finds herself unexpectedly falling in love with the brilliant but troubled painter Maynard Dixon. Dorothea and Caroline eventually create a flourishing portrait studio, but a devastating betrayal pushes their friendship to the breaking point and alters the course of their lives.
The Bohemians captures a glittering and gritty 1920s San Francisco, with a cast of unforgettable characters, including cameos from such legendary figures as Mabel Dodge Luhan, Frida Kahlo, Ansel Adams, and D. H. Lawrence. A vivid and absorbing portrait of the past, it is also eerily resonant with contemporary themes, as anti-immigration sentiment, corrupt politicians, and a devastating pandemic bring tumult to the city—and the gift of friendship and the possibility of self-invention persist against the ferocious pull of history.
As Dorothea sheds her innocence, her purpose is awakened and she grows into the figure we know from history—the artist whose iconic Depression-era photographs like "Migrant Mother" broke the hearts and opened the eyes of a nation.
And can we talk about the beautiful cover? I absolutely love it. Excellent book, I highly recommend it. Out now!
The Serial Killer's Wife by Alice Hunter was a fast read. I sat down and read this entire book in one afternoon! This novel features four characters telling their sides of the story- Tom who was arrested for murder, Beth who is Tom's wife, then there is Katie – Tom's old girlfriend, and a narrator whose identity we don't know.
This is a suspenseful read that is at times, dark and troubling.
Here's the plot:
They're saying he's a monster. And they're saying she knew.
Beth and Tom Hardcastle are the envy of their neighborhood – they have the perfect marriage, the perfect house, the perfect family.
When the police knock on their door one evening, Beth panics. Tom should be back from work by now – what if he's crashed his car? She fears the worst.
But the worst is beyond imagining.
As the interrogation begins, Beth will find herself questioning everything she believed about her husband.
They're husband and wife – till death do them part…
Whew! This is a good one. Don't miss it! Coming out on May 27.
A true crime book that reads like historical fiction? YES PLEASE.
Previously published as The Trials of Maria Barbella. In 1895, a twenty-two-year-old Italian seamstress named Maria Barbella was accused of murdering her lover, Domenico Cataldo, after he seduced her and broke his promise to marry her. Following a sensational trial filled with inept lawyers, dishonest reporters and editors, and a crooked judge repaying political favors, the illiterate immigrant became the first woman sentenced to the newly invented electric chair at Sing Sing, where she is also the first female prisoner. Behind the scenes, a corporate war raged for the monopoly of electricity pitting two giants, Edison and Westinghouse with Nikola Tesla at his side, against each other.
Enter Cora Slocomb, an American-born Italian aristocrat and activist, who launched the first campaign against the death penalty to save Maria. Rallying the New York press, Cora reached out across the social divide—from the mansions of Fifth Avenue to the tenements of Little Italy. Maria's "crime of honor" quickly becomes a cause celebre, seizing the nation's attention. Idanna Pucci, Cora's great-granddaughter, masterfully recounts this astonishing story by drawing on original research and documents from the US and Italy. This dramatic page-turner, interwoven with twists and unexpected turns, grapples with the tragedy of immigration, capital punishment, ethnic prejudice, criminal justice, corporate greed, violence against women, and a woman's right to reject the role of victim. Over a century later, this story is as urgent as ever.
This is the book I am starting this afternoon and I am really excited about it.
Its out now, definitely get a copy if you enjoy history and true crime.
I enjoyed Sally Thorne's other books and this one was exactly what I thought it would be, a fun and light story that made me chuckle and smile throughout. Second First Impressions features a main character I loved. Ruthie is an old soul who works at a retirement home. She is quirky and witty and different than the heroines we usually see in novels.
Position Vacant: Two ancient old women residing at Providence Retirement Villa seek male assistant for casual exploitation and good-natured humiliation. Duties include boutique shopping, fast-food fetching, and sincerely rendered flattery. Good looks a bonus—but we aren't picky.
An advertisement has been placed (again!) by the wealthy and eccentric Parloni Sisters. The salary is generous and the employers are 90 years old, so how hard could the job be? Well, none have lasted longer than a week. Most boys leave in tears.
Ruthie Midona will work in Providence's front office, and be at the Parloni's beck and call, forever. That's sort of her life plan. If Ruthie can run the place in her almost-retired bosses' absence, with no hijinks/hiccups, she has a shot at becoming the new manager. She might also be able to defend her safe little world from Prescott Development, the new buyer of the prime site. Maybe after all that, she can find a cute guy to date. All she needs to do is stay serious—and that's what she does best.
Until, one day, someone dazzling blows into town.
Teddy Prescott devotes his life to sleeping, tattooing, and avoiding seriousness. When Teddy needs a place to crash, he makes a deal with his developer dad. Teddy can stay in one of Providence's on-site maintenance cottages—right next door to an unimpressed Ruthie—but only if he works there and starts to grow up.
Ruthie knows how this sweetly selfish rich boy can earn his keep—and be out of her hair in under a week. After all, there is a position vacant…
Coming out on April 13
I posted this on Instagram after finishing this book. I couldn't wait to share how much I enjoyed For Your Own Good.
Something that really upsets me as an avid reader is when an author I like comes out with a book that I am SO EXCITED to read and then its a huge let down.
That didn't happen with Samantha Downing's novel, For Your Own Good.
First- this was a plot I've never seen before so immediately I was drawn into the story of teacher Teddy Crutcher. He has disdain for his entitled students at Belmont Academy and feels its his duty to teach them some hard lessons.
Second, much like Walter White from Breaking Bad, you can't help but feel sorry for him. Is he misunderstood?
Then you have a short cast of other characters namely Zach, Frank, Courtney, and Fallon. I'm not giving too much away here but the story was fresh and compelling, I wasn't sure what was going to happen and I was intrigued.
This was just the right amount of suspense, descriptions, dialogue, twists, and turns. I don't give out a ton of five stars on Goodreads but this book earned every one!
Now, what on earth can I read to follow this? I'm going to switch genres completely to historical fiction.
USA Today bestselling author Samantha Downing is back with her latest sneaky thriller set at a prestigious private school—complete with interfering parents, overeager students, and one teacher who just wants to teach them all a lesson…
Teddy Crutcher has won Teacher of the Year at the esteemed Belmont Academy, home to the best and brightest.
He says his wife couldn't be more proud—though no one has seen her in a while.
Teddy really can't be bothered with the death of a school parent that's looking more and more like murder or the student digging a little too deep into Teddy's personal life. His main focus is on pushing these kids to their full academic potential.
All he wants is for his colleagues—and the endlessly meddlesome parents—to stay out of his way.
It's really too bad that sometimes excellence can come at such a high cost.
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The Most Incredible Things Ever Built Out of LEGO
Ole Kirk Christiansen was an ordinary man, living an ordinary life, working an ordinary job as a carpenter. That is, until The Great Depression hit. Christiansen lost his comfortably ordinary job and needed desperately to figure out a way to make ends meet for his four children. After seeing the way they reacted to wooden toy ducks he'd made for them one day, Christiansen decided to go into business as a toymaker. And so was born the LEGO Group (LEGO is a combination of the Danish phrase "leg godt," which means, "play well"). The little plastic blocks we've come to know and love as LEGO bricks weren't invented until the late 1940s, but the company's outlook has always been the same.
Over the years, people have used those magical little blocks to build some truly exceptional things that absolutely blow us away. We wanted to put our favorites all in one place, so here you have it. Here are the 9 Most Incredible LEGO Builds of All Time:
The U.S.S. Intrepid
This 22-foot, 550-pound build of the U.S.S. Intrepid, built by artist Ed Diment, utilizes a mind-boggling 250 thousand individual LEGO bricks, and took about a year to construct. The 1:24 scale replica is the length of three Queen-sized mattresses, and comes complete with everything from Wildcat and Corsair fighter planes, to workers, mechanics, and yes, pilots. Link
A Life-Sized Car With a 256-Cylinder Air-Powered Engine
What's better than a LEGO replica? A real functioning machine! This fully functioning car, built entirely from LEGO bricks, features a 256-cylinder motor powered solely by compressed air. The project, designed by Steve Sammartino out of Melbourne, Australia, and built by 20-year-old Romanian Raul Oaida, took over $22,000 to fund and includes over half a million LEGO bricks. The set up, which took nearly two years to complete, can hold one driver and a passenger, and will top out anywhere from 12 to 19 MPH. Link
An Actual Lego House
Apparently, when James May isn't rolling through the desert on custom-made dune buggies with his pals Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond on Amazon's The Grand Tour, he likes to build massive LEGO houses on English vineyard estates. Before it was unfortunately knocked down in 2009 (ugh!), the massive two-story structure stood 20 feet fall and used over 3 million LEGO bricks. The house, built by roughly 1,000 volunteers, featured modern amenities like hot showers and flushing toilets, as well as LEGO bedrooms with LEGO sheets and LEGO slippers, a LEGO kitchen filled with LEGO appliances, and even a household pet LEGO cat. The amount of detail put into this endeavor was truly stunning, and it's a damn shame it had to be torn down. Link
The Coolest Boardroom Table Ever
When the team at ABGC, an architectural design firm out of Dublin, was contracted to do a remodel for an up-and-coming agency in town, they recommended a lot of things for the firm's new offices. One of them was this incredibly beautiful four-foot-by-nine-foot boardroom table. The table took over 22,740 LEGO bricks to complete, and was constructed through standard means and included zero glue or any other "cheats." The best part is that it was built by the ABGC team themselves, and not contractors or master builders. The client's brief begged for "playful but not juvenile," and this table hits the nail right on the head. Link
The U.S.S. Missouri
We knew walking into this piece that listing two battleships might turn some heads, but out of the literal hundreds of projects we viewed while compiling this list, this to-scale LEGO construction of the U.S.S. Missouri, one of the most important U.S. Naval ships in the Pacific Theater of WWII, is an absolute masterpiece—no ifs, ands, or buts. Aside from its incredible size (24 feet at 1:40 scale), the ship was constructed in baffling detail, complete with a motorized stern crane, turrets, outposts, canons, flags, staff, escape vessels, planes, and everything you'd actually see on the actual U.S.S. Missouri. It's a truly remarkable feat and a wonderful tribute to such a historic war machine. Link
A Life-Size Version of the Batmobile
On one end of the spectrum, we're rolling our eyes at Chevrolet's and Warner Bros' attempt at viral marketing. On the other, we're rolling our eyes at ourselves because IT TOTALLY WORKED THIS THING IS SO DAMN COOL! The folks from Chevy built it in partnership with students from the Cody Rouge community in Detroit, and the detail is absolutely incredible. The 17-foot "Speedwagon" took over 34,000 LEGO bricks to piece together and was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show a couple of months back. It's constructed of 100% LEGO, and is 100% not for sale, which means we're 100% bummed about it. Link
This Incredibly Beautiful… Well, Whatever This is
If you weren't already aware, allow us to open your eyes to an entire genre of sculpture created by very serious and talented artists who work exclusively with LEGO blocks. This incredibly intricate and elaborate sculpture, made by famed LEGO sculptor Mike Doyle, is called Millennial Celebration of the Eternal Choir at K'al Yne, Odan. It comprises over 200,000 individual LEGO pieces and took Doyle over 600 hours to actually complete. The eerily futuristic theme features UFOs and high-towered castles that fade down into a greener, livelier base. The concept, according to Doyle, was that he wanted to demonstrate the idea that all advanced technology was bottlenecked into a singular spiritual story. We don't know what drugs Doyle was taking when he put this shit together, but man is it beautiful. Link
A Futuristic Japan
Another abstract-ish LEGO sculpture, but of even far more epic proportions, involved over 1.8 million—yes, million—LEGO blocks, and was pieced together by 5,000 Japanese students. The goal was to create a futuristic typographical map of Japan, and was sponsored by LEGO to inspire change and growth in a country deeply affected by the disastrous 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami that had ravaged the country the year prior. The massive and incredibly detailed project spans 82 feet and features some of the most inspiringly detailed architecture we've ever seen—LEGO or otherwise. Link
A Life-Size VOLVO XC90
We could think of at least a dozen automobiles we'd like to see LEGO-fied, and unfortunately, the Volvo XC90, albeit a beautiful luxury crossover, just isn't one of them. Nevertheless, for whatever reason, it did get the LEGO makeover, and it was superbly well done. The car itself came as the result of a partnership with LEGO and Volvo, and was built using more than 200,000 individual bricks. All told, it weighs over a ton. Despite its immaculate detail—down to the unique rear brake light bezels for which the XC90 is known—the car isn't drivable (the doors don't even open), and the only non-LEGO aspects of it are its tires. Link
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Home » Faculty » Eugene Mash
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Eugene Mash
Degrees and Appointments
B.S. 1975, The University of California, Irvine
B.A. 1975, The University of California, Irvine
Ph.D. 1980, The University of Utah
NIH Postdoctoral Fellow 1981-1983, Harvard University
UA CoS Distinguished Career Teaching Award, 2009
UA CoS Innovation in Teaching Award, 1995
IBM Paul J Flory Fellow, 1990-1991
National Institutes of Health Postdoctoral Fellow, 1981-1983
1. Imaging and Drug Delivery to the Gastrointestinal Tract
We have developed untargeted molecules such as 1 based on a sucrose scaffold for use in magnetic resonance imaging of and drug delivery to the gastrointestinal tract (see Figure 1). We are now working to develop targeted versions of these molecules for early detection and treatment of diseased tissues.
Figure 1. T1-weighted GE3D images of the Gd-DOTA/sucrose construct 1 passing through the GI tract of a C3H mouse. Arrows indicate points of bright CA-related contrast. At 0.5 h post-gavage, bright contrast is observed in the esophagus and stomach; at 8.5 h contrast is observed in the small intestine; at 24.5 h contrast is observed in the large intestine; and by 47 h all contrast has cleared the GI tract.
2. Polymers Containing Large Bicyclic Rings
Elasticity of polymeric materials is generally attributed to chain entanglement. Materials with untangled, aligned chains make good fibers, but often have limited elasticity. This research seeks to prepare polymers that can pack as untangled, aligned chains, but that do possess significant elasticity due to the conformational properties of one or both co-monomers incorporated during polymerization (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. Illustration of conformational compressibility and its possible effect on polymer elasticity. Left: 1,10-Disubstituted bicyclo[8.8.8]hexacosane as a molecular spring. Right: Stress response of polymers incorporating large bicyclo[m.m.m]alkane ring systems.
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CES 2019 offered up a lot of 3D hologram displays as they continue to be a popular item with trade show exhibitors. Trade show holograms is a company that specializes in custom built hologram projectors.
Hologram designer, Timothy Drake recognized both the strengths and weaknesses of standard hologram displays. Based on 25 years of optical illusion experience Drake has created what he considers the absolute best hologram projector on the market today. The companies holograms have been exhibited globally in over 15 countries. Sales and rentals are offered world wide but focused primarily in the USA.
A Trade Show Hologram projector features Drakes " Ultra Bright " technology which allows the exhibit to project bright and clear 1080p projections in a bright trade show environment. The projection is also much larger than the standard sized hologram display on the market. For this reason it is much more visible from a distance to attract attention to a trade show booth. Brighter, clearer images attract more attention.. its as simple as that.
Both Narrative and Animation are used in each presentation. The interactive display can feature up to 9 separate presentations on each side. They are accessed on demand with a simply touch of an icon on the touch screen. Viewers can watch an animated presentation while hearing narration related to what they are seeing. The audio works in the same way…. the audio is only heard on the side its meant for.
Interactive 3D Holographic Projector at SuperCorr Expo Trade Show in Orlando FL.
The latest interactive dual sided hologram projector from Trade Show Holograms was recently exhibited at SuperCorr Expo 2016 at the Orange County Convention Centre in Orlando FL. SuperCorr Expo is an annual trade show devoted to the cardboard and packaging industry.
This dual sided display features interactive touch screens on both sides allowing visitors to the display to access on demand holographic presentations via a simply touch of the touch screen. The dual projectors are aligned in such a way as to allow a viewer on one side to see and hear the 3D presentation of their choice while a viewer on the opposite side can access, view and hear a completely separate presentation on their side without interfering without opposing presentation.
The dual sided nature is the part that has most people baffled says Timothy Drake, the creator of the new dual system. " They just can't seem to understand how its possible, but it is. Its proven a very popular way to attract attention to a trade show booth, and keep it." The dual sided nature of the exhibit doubles the interactivity of the available floorspace which is a bonus in the trade show world. " Its all about maximizing floor space use" says Drake.
Drakes company Trade Show Holograms offers the displays for sale and rental across North America at trade shows and special events.
A newly enhanced 3D projector exhibit was featured as part of the IAAPA Trade Show in Orlando Florida in mid November of 2015. Trade Show Holograms decided to test the upgraded technology at this show because the product being displayed called for both brighter projected images as well as a finer detail. The new upgrades resulted in a full HD video projection as well as a 50% brighter/sharper image.
The new enhancements had been tested in studio conditions but this was its first test under the very bright lighting environment of a working trade show. Trade Show holograms offers a wide variety of 3D hologram projectors for trade shows and conferences across both the USA and Canada as rentals and for sale.
Holographic images appear to float in mid air in these attention getting displays that include full animation as well as audio effects. The video of this display can be viewed here.
Trade Show Holograms debuted their latest design in 3D hologram projectors at the CIM 2015 Convention in Montreal on May 9 – 13, 2015. The new large scale hologram projector boats a hologram image 3 ft tall by 5 ft wide. In addition to the holographic image floating in mid air are 3 standard video monitors to display more detailed product information.
SEW Canada featured the new design as part of their 2015 booth and labeled it " The hit of the show!" . They had the honour of being the first to debut the new design as the display was featured at a Chicagos NRA show the following week. The display , created by Trade Show Holograms can be purchased or rented across North America to trade shows and special events.
In this photo Fiona ( the virtual spokes robot ) can be seen presenting the clients logo in holographic form.
A new design of a large 3D hologram projector is featured at the CIM 2015 show.
Holographic Projection displayed in 3D at trade show.
Trade Show Holograms presented a 3D holographic presentation at the NEST International booth in Orlando FL as part of PRSM 2014. The hologram projector was deemed " A Huge Hit! from NEST staff manning the booth. The fast paced mix of visual and audio effects created a vibrant 3D presentation floating in mid air without the use of any special 3D glasses.
The displays are available as both rentals and sales from Trade Show Holograms in both the United States and Canada.
Holographic 3D images float in mid air.
The Holographic Projections are most often displayed in trade show use but are also used for special events, press releases, keynotes and product launches.
Hologram Projector draws attention at trade show booth.
Holographic Projection Exhibit Displayed at Chicagos FABTECH 2013 show.
Fabtech 2013 was held at Chicago's McCormick Centre in November. Among the displays was a 3D hologram projector featuring product lines belonging to Wheelabrator. The exhibit was provided by Trade Show Holograms and proved to be a big hit in attracting attention to the Wheelabrator booth.
The exhibit features full animation and an audio soundtrack. No 3D glasses are required to see the 3D effect. Trade Show Holograms offers a wide range of available sizes of holographic projectors available for both sale and rental across the USA and Canada.
3D Holographic Projector projects Hologram at IAAO 2013 trade show in Grand Rapids MI.
When Tyler Technologies wanted to highlight the perks of their new software the chose to do it via a 3D Hologram. Trade Show Holograms developed the 3D special effect for the Tyler booth at the IAAO 2013 held in Grand Rapids MI. The Holographic Exhibit offers viewers a 3D presentation without the use of any special glasses. The effect is quite amazing and attracts attention to a trade show booth. Trade Show Holograms has created a wide variety of holographic presentations ( for sale and rental ) of all shapes and sizes for special presentations, conferences, trade shows and press events across the USA and Canada.
Hologram Projector for Trade Shows – 3D Projections float in mid air.
Holographic Projections are a guaranteed way to attract attention to a trade show booth. 3D Hologram projectors create holographic video and images that appear to float in mid air. The hologram projections feature a wide range of colors as well as music and sound effects to enhance the viewer experience.
Trade Show Holograms has offered hologram projectors and custom exhbits for sale and for rental for over 7 years. Hologram sizes range from standard sized to ultra large at 7 ft tall and 20 ft wide. The company had produced holograms for trade shows, press conferences and media events since 2006.
3D Hologram Projector projects 3D images floating in mid air!
3D Hologram Projectors display Holographic Images floating in mid air at trade shows.
Trade Show Holograms has spent the last 6 years creating custom 3D holographic projections and hologram projectors for trade show exhibitors across North America. The company offers hologram exhibits for rent or for sale. Holograms range in size from 6 inches tall to a life sized 6 ft tall image. Holographic projections can be up to 10 ft wide but the company will soon debut an extra large 20 ft wide hologram.
Several custom holograms can be seen in this featured video.


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Graf Kiyoura Keigo (, eigentlich Ōkubo Fujaku (); * 14. Februar 1850 in der Präfektur Kumamoto; † 5. November 1942) war ein japanischer Politiker und 23. Premierminister von Japan.

Leben und Wirken
Kiyoura Keigo war der fünfte Sohn eines buddhistischen Priesters namens Ōkubo Ryōshi (). Von 1865 bis 1871 studierte er an der Privatschule von Hirose Tanso. Während dieser Zeit war er mit Nomura Morihide, dem Gouverneur der Präfektur Saitama, befreundet und nannte sich in Kiyoura Keigo um.
Kiyoura arbeitete zunächst für die lokale Regierung und wechselte dann in die Zentralregierung, wo er engen Kontakt zu Yamagata Aritomo hielt. 1876 trat Kiyoura dem Justizministerium bei. Später wurde er Vizejustizminister, dann von 1896 bis 1898, von 1898 bis 1900 und von 1901 bis 1903 Justizminister war. Danach war er von 1903 bis 1906  Landwirtschafts- und Handelsminister, wobei er von 1905 bis 1906 zusätzlich Innenminister war.

Er wurde ins Oberhaus gewählt und war von 1906 bis 1917 Mitglied des Geheimen Rates. 1914 wurde er gebeten, ein Kabinett zu bilden, aber die Marine weigerte sich, einen Minister zu stellen. Von 1922 bis 1924 war er der Vorsitzende des Geheimen Rates. Vom 7. Januar 1924 bis zum 11. Juni 1924 war Kiyoura für kurze Zeit  Premierminister von Japan, wobei seine Ernennung wieder einmal die "Bewegung zum Schutz einer verfassungsgemäßen Regierung" (憲政擁護運動, Kensei yōgo undō) auf den Plan rief, was schließlich zum Ende seiner politischen Karriere führte.

1933 gründete der japanische Premier Hatoyama nach Vorarbeit Kiyouras und des deutschen Botschafters Ernst Arthur Voretzsch, das Deutsche Kulturinstitut (独逸文化研究所) in Kyoto, der Vorläufereinrichtung des heutigen Goethe-Instituts dort. Architekt war Murano Tōgo (1891–1984). 1935 erhielt er von der Universität Leipzig die Ehrendoktorwürde.

Literatur
 S. Noma (Hrsg.): Kiyoura Keigo. In: Japan. An Illustrated Encyclopedia. Kodansha, 1993, ISBN 4-06-205938-X
 Hunter, Janet: Kiyoura Keigo. In: Concise Dictionary of Modern Japanese History. Kodansha International, 1984. ISBN 4-7700-1193-8.

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Fight goes on over special baby unit
NEW battle lines are being drawn to save Fairfield Hospital's maternity and special care baby units, as health chiefs prepare to re-organise the region's services.
OUTCRY: Hundreds turned out last year when protestors organised a march against the closure of Fairfield's Special Care Baby Unit.
A huge public outcry led to protest marches and a massive petition to parliament when plans were first revealed last year.
More than 7,000 names were collected in Heywood alone as Councillor Colin Lambert, whose own daughter Ellie was saved by the Fairfield baby unit, led the fight.
In the end, the whole plan was put on hold for further public consultation.
That consultation begins in earnest on 1 September for local people when Heywood and Middleton Area Partnerships hold a joint public meeting to allow the public and local health bosses to have their say on two masterplans to shape the future of the NHS in this area.
One is the Healthy Futures Programme, which aims to treat a greater proportion of people away from hospitals and closer to home by investing in primary care and community services.
The other is called Making It Better, aimed at streamlining hospital services by having fewer but better centres of excellence. The document concentrates on children's and maternity services.
And it makes it clear that plans to close much of Fairfield's maternity and special care baby facilities may have been put back - but they have not gone away.
The plan talks of "concentrating very specialist care for the smallest and sickest babies at three centres".
The Baby Lifeline campaigners fighting for Fairfield believe their hospital is not even up for consideration as one of them.
The public meeting is on 1 September at 7.30pm at Middleton Civic Centre. New Heart Community Transport will ferry people from Heywood for the meeting, but anyone who wants to go should book on 627238 or 691835.
Keith Surgeon, chief executive of the Primary Care Trust and his officers will be there to explain the proposals.
Health officials stress that final decisions will not be taken until all public consultations have been completed.


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We pushed the stuffed furniture back against the walls, positioned the iPad on a plant stand in front of us, instructed the dog to 'just watch', (well, OK, a downward dog is allowed) and settled ourselves for our first, virtual yoga class. A little hesitantly at first, our 'classmates', usually arrayed in a loose circle of chairs in the 'Social Room' — ain't that a loaded term nowadays — appeared on screen. Each 'popped in' as the array of little squares containing one or perhaps two of us grew and was overlaid on the 'main screen' of our instructor. Her own shoulders visibly lowered in relief as her aging charges all navigated the technology of the changing landscape. A subtitle for our chair yoga class floated through my mind, unexpressed: Zooming with the Zoomers.
This has been a very virtual week — as I expect it has been for a great many of us. Community and governmental suggestions morphed and escalated through guidelines to mandated behaviour as the realities of, the necessity for social distancing sank in. Just short of 'violations' being tagged and fined — for now.
Even if one was committed to 'going off grid', the constant barrage of updates, notices, posters, emails, broadcasts, news from all platforms pretty much ensures that we stay 'in the loop'. It's been hard to find silver linings in the darkness and relentlessness of these spreading awarenesses. One candidate however, born of need in the present but quite possibly containing the seeds of future practice, is the astoundingly abrupt but near seamless shift to a virtual world.
Two of the musicians in the family, both with passions and careers revolving around their director's rolls at their respective churches, in a matter of days have launched projects built around bringing music to the people — if the people can't come to the music. Choristers are diligently rehearsing the parts, compliantly socially distanced at home. The aggregate will be blended and synched; ultimately 'aired' as a virtual choir, accessible to an audience, a 'congregation' numbering not in the 10's or 100's — but 1000's, and more. (If you haven't had the pleasure, have a look and listen at the potential that lies therein:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7o7BrlbaDs
Having moved communities recently, my wife had 'left behind' two much valued music teachers, friends as much as pedagogues. One had embraced the digital lesson; the other had demurred. Now, yielding to the 'mother' (of invention), he's not only relented, but welcomed the shift to a platform that has brought with it the unanticipated perks of attentionally-challenged students now staying focused, his piano bench no longer adorned with discarded gum on its underside, and a helicoptering parent unable to swoop low as wee Johnny's lower lip starts to quiver.
Closer to home (oops, sounds like a double, no, triple entendre), with our change of cities, I too had moved away from my 'client base'. NQRTR (not quite ready to retire), I had dabbled with on-line appointments. However, I remained unconvinced: without my physical presence, how could therapy be more than a faded watermark of the 'real deal'. Again, mamma came a callin' — with more invention.
The landscape was now one of on-line or take down the shingle. I opted to watch a preparatory webinar (supplanting the scheduled 'in person' workshop — go figure!). Amongst all the usual pointers around lighting, not being undone by the half-empty wine bottles on the table and the four-year old walking thru' with his bowl of Cap'n Crunch, and technology failure, there were some stats: on-line not only is as effective as in-person, but offers benefits on both sides of the virtual desk: ease of access and increased comfort levels for the client, holding appointments in my button down Oxford cloth shirt, sport coat. . . and sweat shorts (what's under the desk is my business!). I'm in!
Gradually the subtext was sinking in. If necessity is the mother of invention, then crisis is the sib of creative solution. Wherever this interlude (and we must hope that that's what it is) may take us, COVID-19 has spawned some very sustainable directions and promising practices for the future. The virtual world is not just an amusing entertainment accessible by donning a weird pair of goggles, a poor sister to 'the real deal', a stopgap until things 'get back to normal'. As I'm so fond of (and, I expect reviled for) saying to folks 'adjusting' to a situation that we both know will not resolve, this is the new normal. We can tolerate it, resist it, deny it, wait it out. Or we can manage it, engage it, and accept the (very real) teaching points it offers. Our choice — at a time when it feels like we have none. Oh yeah, and let's keep washing our hands for two full verses of Happy Birthday!
And one more:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rzZ2F18MwI
Togetherness Re-defined
There was a time, not so very long ago when the benefits of digital communication were generally accompanied by cautionary riders. The commentary would range from dire warnings predicting the demise of articulate conversation, social skills, use of complete sentences, accurate spelling . . . all the way to attention spans lasting no longer than fifteen seconds. The images included couples dining out, across the candle-lit table from each other, fixated on their respective phones — at times 'chatting' with each other thru' the ethers, not their shared space. Children were portrayed as increasingly more comfortable with their 'virtual gang' — the Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook crew — displacing real, face to face connection. We were becoming a population of social isolates — without really knowing it.
The past week has shifted this disturbing trend, a preference for many, to a global reality, necessity. I 'attended' two collegial 'meetings' yesterday, 'joined' by a half-dozen others — none of us leaving our home offices. For some, it was a novel experience, accustomed to making the challenging commute into city centre and sitting in stuffy conference rooms, briefcases and laptops in tow. We'd chosen to 'Zoom' in. Ear buds in place, two monitors arrayed before me, sweat pant-clad, my fellow 'attendees' were thumb-nailed across the top of the screen, easily seen and heard (and 'labelled' as they spoke). The agendas flowed with documents displayed and decisions made — orderly, efficient. And an abiding sense of 'being there' prevailed.
Never a Luddite, I had been one of those cautionary voices. As at home with a word processor as my Waterman, I'd long made the transition from paper and pen. Online newspapers had supplanted digging the Globe and Mail out of the snowbank many years ago. Although I still compose my letters (proof-reading and using properly punctuated, grammatically correct syntax!) — before sending them off, for decades the vehicle has been email, not 'snail mail'. But I'd always reserved the right to play devil's advocate railing against the day when one communication platform would fully supplant the comfortable, conventional, 'civilized' and social way of sharing. Plays and concerts were intended to be attended. The sounds and energy of a sporting event were as much a part of the experience as the score.
But what if we can't. . . meet, attend, look into the eyes of the person we're addressing? The very human need to share does not diminish. The New Yorker link below catalogues the myriad ways in which the operas and symphonies, the ball games and Broadway have overcome empty bleachers and dark theatres embracing online feeds of all stripes to keep us connected — 'present' and participating. With the doors to churches closed, the pews empty, and the choirs out of the stalls, the two family church musicians persevered this past weekend, playing from home, conducting choristers in another city in a celebration of Evensong. In Italy, the balconies are still 'in play' — just moved outside with the acoustics of a city street replacing curtained theatre walls.
I may have to lighten up a bit on the virtual. Seems to be doing yeoman's service filling the void — rather than creating one!
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-pandemic-is-remaking-what-performance-can-be
Looks like Jean Paul Sartre has his way. Famously, his play, 'No Exit' declares that 'Hell is other people!' In it, is explored the premise that our suffering is magnified by the presence of companions, particularly those banal and irritating folks holding views differing from our own — and who are oh so ready to share same. The 'eternal sentence' is one of being trapped, inescapably in the relentlessness of socialization. . . forever.
Of course, there are those days when I've finally peeled off a traffic-jammed multi-laner onto the solitude of a quiet country road; or emerged from the chaos of a crowded, noisy city street, into the seclusion behind the insulation of 'my door'; or, having cleared airport security, exhaled that first, cleansing breath at the start of a 'silent retreat'. (In the case of the latter, too few!) Being alone and freed from the need to be around folks, then, certainly has its appeal. On those days, I'm happy for, hunger after such glorious isolation.
However, the past few days, has seen me spending my time mostly opening emails from a hugely varied array of senders, all essentially with the same message: keep your distance! Most are cautiously, optimistically framed. But all echoing the theme that has come to consume an already preoccupied media. Social Distancing: the, at times, advised, recommended, at times, mandated practice of enforced avoidance of other people, self-initiated or otherwise.
A short list: a colleague advising patients that video-counselling may be necessary, supplanting the office visit that typically restores balance to a day. The accounting firm, as tax crunch time approaches, informing clients that the customary shoe boxes of documentation may be better delivered digitally — conjuring up some very odd images indeed. The vet's office, in an odd (but understandable) inversion, notifying pet owners that sick animals are able to be ministered to; owners may remain in their car. A long-awaited symposium, exploring the efficacy of online therapy services, postponed indefinitely — again, the irony not lost on the fate of a workshop entitled 'The Future of Psychotherapy'!
And, as the 'circle of concern' widens: the National Ballet, the Stratford Festival, sports seasons across the board; and this, 'just in', churches closing their doors! Sinister photos of piazza's normally teaming with life, from San Marco to St. Peter's now empty. Caution tape demarcating the minimum allowable distance between shop customers in a land where 'lining up' typically means pushing, pressing to the front.
Those cherished moments of sequestered peace and privacy aside, social distancing has a strangely antithetical and foreign sound to my ears. We are a social species. The benefits, both physical and psychological, of affiliation are well documented. We live longer, are happier, and suffer less depression when we live in community. During times of crisis, our tendency is to 'come together', drawing on the 'higher values' that often manifest in such periods of need. We talk, we plan, we empathize. We touch, we hug, we hearten. All in expressions of mutual support and encouragement. A compelling image for me has always been that of Indra's net, in Buddhist tradition a 'jeweled web' each gem holding the reflection of all others, and symbolizing an interconnected universe.
So what is one to do when this very human predisposition is set up against self-preservation, medical and political edict, and even common sense. When we are advised, indeed instructed to 'isolate for our own good' — and the good of the community as a whole. Psychologically we are thrust into a state of cognitive dissonance, a kind of 'Sophie's Choice', where our belief and instinct conflict with our behaviour — and we end in a mental tug of war, having to choose between a rock and a hard place. Nothing new about this condition — think being a 'pack-a-dayer' in the face of dire warnings about the health risks of tobacco.
Resolving the dilemma turns out to be a tad easier said than done. Three options:
change what we believe,
change what we do, or
reconcile the conflicting bits.
The belief. . . For Mr. Sartre, easy peasy: people are insufferable anyway, so no problem doing a Ted Kaczynski and building a cabin in the woods, firm in the belief that 'getting away from it all' is job one. Or, better yet. Channel Donald: Covid-19, fake news, a media conspiracy. Poof, all gone!
The behavior. . . I read a telling article in the Globe headlined 'The Virus Quarantine is Social Torture for Italians'; and subtitled: 'An encounter without a coffee, a meal, or an aperitif (with a friend) is called an email'. Try changing that one!
An uneasy reconciliation . . . It seems, then, that we're left with mollifying some pretty strange bedfellows. But it does seem the wisest, perhaps the only option. The 'containment' ship (call it the NIMBY solution) has clearly sailed. Donald's fantasy of 'shutting out the bad guys', closing geographic borders to a virus that may be 'intelligent' by some accounts — but rarely seems to line up to clear customs, may have some lapses in logic. Letting things 'run their course' unchecked, head down (or more likely heading for the hills) to hunker down with the local chapter of 'preppers' to wait for the smoke to clear is, well, just a little too socially distant. (But if that floats your boat, the graphic to the right is your basic packing list.)
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Rita Phyllis Benjamin, of Peabody, entered into rest on Nov. 30, 2020, at the age of 86.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert M. Benjamin, loving companion of the late Walter Simpkins, devoted mother of David, Eric, Linda (Klain), and Susan Benjamin, cherished grandmother of Katie, Tess and Jade Klain, and dear daughter of the late Frances and Solomon Greenberg, DDS.
Rita was born and raised in New York, N.Y., and graduated from Pratt Institute. She raised her family in Peabody, and was a dedicated homemaker. She also worked for many years in Salem with a social services agency and was a devoted lifetime member of Hadassah.
She spent summers in Ogunquit, Maine, walking the Marginal Way, and winters in Delray Beach, Florida, visiting the Wakodahatchee Wetlands and watching the boats on the Intracoastal Waterway.
She appreciated nature, enjoyed knitting and sewing, playing piano, writing poems, and baking, but her true passion was square dancing and folk dancing, as well as folk music, and she often volunteered at local coffee houses. At home in Massachusetts, she took pleasure in visiting the ducks at the Peabody Institute Library pond and displaying her framed poetry in the West Peabody branch public library. She cherished her time spent with family and friends and had an unending sense of humor which she shared with everyone she met. We were blessed to have Rita in our lives for so many years and she will be greatly missed.
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Q: SQL Injection parameters aren't working on my page I have a login form and I'm confused why my SQL Injection parameters doesn't work in here. I don't have any function or method for preventing  the SQL Injection.
I made this login form for the testing of SQL injection and it's written in PHP.
Here is my code.
<?php
    include("myconnection.php");

    $error="";
    if(isset($_POST["submit"]))
    {
        if($_POST["username"] == '' || $_POST["password"]== '')
        {
            $error='Please fill the blanks!';

        }else
        {

            $username=$_POST['username'];
            $password=$_POST['password'];

            $sql="SELECT * FROM users WHERE username='$username' AND password='$password'";
            $result=mysqli_query($db,$sql);
            $row=mysqli_fetch_array($result,MYSQLI_ASSOC);

            if(mysqli_num_rows($result)==1)
            {
                $login_user=$_POST["$username"];
                header("location: myhome.php");
                $error="Connected";

            }
            else
            {

            //$error="Incorrect Username/Password";
              $message="Incorrect Credentials";
              echo "<script='text/javascript'>$message</script>";

            }

        }
    }
    else
    {

    }

?>

I tried admin'OR'1'='1 in both username and password fields and any other possible basic injections but it doesn't work. I tried using the basic sql injection in most of working sites and it works, I'm just confused my my code doesnt accept sql injections.
And it gives me the same echo when you have an incorrect credentials.

A: I hope this is done for academic purposes as I have no idea why you would ever want to have this in any production websites.  That being said it is probably because of the AND needing to also be true for the query to return any results.  Where as if you had submitted admin'OR'1'='1 in the username field your query would look like
SELECT * FROM users WHERE username='admin'OR'1'='1' AND password='123'

That reads to me as WHERE username equals admin OR 1 equals 1 AND password equals 123. You would probably need to figure out how to also bypass that check as it will try to match password field still and vice versa the username field.
Seems odd to say but if you wanted to inject something maybe this would work in the username field injection' OR 1 LIMII 1#  Which would make something like this
SELECT * FROM users WHERE username = 'injection' OR 1 LIMIT 1#' AND password = 'pass'

Essentially you are already injecting SQL, you are just not doing it in such a way that is yielding the results you want.  Try echoing the query and running it directly in the mySQL CLI to see what the result set is and if it is a valid query.  Maybe play around with the query there to try and obtain your intended injection.

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Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics 5/11/2021 Picks Predictions Previews
May 11, 2021 by Tonys Picks Staff
The Boston Celtics are hosting the Miami Heat at the TD Garden in Boston on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at 7:30 ET as both teams are fighting for the best placement possible in the upcoming playoffs. The Celtics are 1-3 in their previous four matches and are seventh in the East, two games behind the sixth place and two games above the eighth. The Heat are 5-1 in their previous six matches and are tied with the Hawks in the fifth place of the East.
The Celtics have a 35-33 record and are 31-36-1 against the spread and 36-32 in over/under. They are coming off a home defeat against the Heat with a 124-130 score. They were playing without Jaylen Brown and five of their players had 16+ points. Evan Fournier led the way with 30 on 11-16 shooting from the field and 7-11 triples. He also added a team-high 8 assists.
Jason Tatum leads the team in scoring with 26.3 ppg, adding 7.3 boards and 4.4 dimes per game. Jaylen Brown follows with 24.7 ppg, 6 boards and 3.4 dimes per game.
The Celtics score 112.9 ppg and allow 111.3 ppg defensively. They shoot with 46.8% from the field and 37.4% from behind the arc. They are 2-7 against the spread in their previous nine matches. Over is 7-1 in their previous eight matches.
Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics Predictions 5/11/2021
The Heat have a 37-31 record and are 31-35-2 against the spread and 36-32 in over/under. They are coming off a road victory against the Celtics with a 130-124 score. All of their starters had double digits in scoring, led by Jimmy Butler with 26. He also added 8 rebounds and a game-high 11 assists.
Butler leads the team both in scoring with 21.6 ppg and in dimes made with 7.2, adding 7 boards per game. Victor Oladipo adds 19.8 ppg, 4.8 boards and 4.6 dimes per game but he is out with an injury.
Heat have the fourth-best defense in the NBA, allowing 107.9 ppg, but the sixth-worse offense with 107.6 ppg. They shoot with 46.6% from the field and with 35.3% from behind the arc. They are 4-1 against the spread in their previous five matches. Their last nine matches have all been over the line.
Both squads are tied 1-1 wins this year with each one winning on the road. Celtics won with a 105-107 score and Heat with 124-130. Heat are 6-3 against the spread in their previous nine matchups. Over is 5-1 in their previous six matches. The Celtics are 21-14 at home, while the Heat are 17-16 on the road. Pick over the total once again in this matchup.
Time: 7:30 ET
Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA
Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2021
TV: NBCSB / TNT / TSN
NBA Odds/Point Spread: Boston Celtics +1.5
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Then there are the days you just want to throw in the towel. And we are not even in February yet.
Two phone calls from an aggrieved first-grade art teacher about an unfortunate use of a paint brush. A full-scale identity crisis because no one in the third grade, or perhaps the universe, likes the color pink anymore. A fourth-grade meltdown on something you cannot fully understand, but you are pretty sure has to do with the forthcoming "Ninjago" movie (that's right, there is another one on the way — get pumped). A heightened awareness that while exhausting, these elementary school issues are only going to get bigger and more critical as your children grow (this one kills me).
And then there's the husband who announces last minute that he will be in sunny California next week for work, and that he might even pay a visit to your best friend who lives in Los Angeles.
"We can Facetime you," he suggests cheerfully.
The au pair who is mastering mediation and transcendental thought while you sort socks that somehow never match. The aging bulldog who can't stop farting, along with a 17-year-old cat who appears to be balding. And of course, the chickens who are snowed in and protest every morning with an extra early crow.
So you start to think — wouldn't it be nice to escape? A friend tells me she is going to Belize with a group of girlfriends at the end of January. They kindly invite me along — or rather, I invite myself in a carpool manipulation tactic I am not proud of. Well, maybe a little.
But my larger concern in going to Belize is whether I should return. I am serious. People go on walkabout all the time. I have read the novel "Where'd you go Bernadette" about a mother who goes missing rather than accompany her family to Antarctica. A little extreme perhaps. But you get the idea.
The problem with these getaways is the re-entry trauma when they are over. Don't get me wrong — any kind of escape, from a tropical interlude in the Caribbean to a drive up to a friend in snowy Boston, can be spiritually renewing if you can swing it. But it's often hard to swing — and anyway, it's over before you know it.
But what about another approach to renewal? An escape of sorts — in a time and place fully dedicated to reflection, insight, renewal and hope all woven into your weekly life right here in Greenwich. This place could be somewhere hidden, yet open, private yet public — a place away from home yet resonant of home. Nearby but somehow far away. A place you go for peace.
Enter Greenwich's much cherished Center for Hope and Renewal, a facility that has provided support to our community for the past 10 years. Whether it be individual counseling, classes, seminars or lectures on a wide range of themes, the center offers it all. The fact that it is nestled in the Greenwich backcountry makes it even more special, as if you have stumbled on a hidden treasure in the woods.
It's more than a NIMBY, or "not in my back yard" backlash. It's a "no crazy people in the backyard" kind of thing. That kind of complaint has put a lot of people, including me, on edge.
The center is scheduled to appear before the Zoning Board of Appeals on Jan. 24 at 8 p.m. and the Greenwich Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. to review these complaints. Both hearings are open to the public, and both are at Town Hall. Will the center be shut down in its current location? Much debate and outrage around town on this one — not only to those of us coping with the Mother Lode.
I have no affiliation with the Center for Hope and Renewal, but here is what I know: We all have issues. Most of us need help along the way. I attended the center's six week class on "Boundaries" that blew my mind (apparently I had none — boundaries, that is). And I'm not alone. So many people I know love the place. The fact that the center is in the backcountry is meaningful. I am a neighbor and I am proud to have it in my backyard.
I came. And a whole bunch of wonderful mothers and friends came too. And it has made all the difference, even if I never make it to Belize.
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Paper Mario's Controversial Translation
Nintendo's Paper Mario video game localization team has sparked a dispute about how it translated sensitive language from Japanese to Traditional Chinese.
Even without the pressure COVID-19 has put on game developers, video game localization requires several considerations. From redesigning food graphics or fashion choices, to adapting jokes to better communicate humor through culture, a video game localization team can stumble into sensitive content without even realizing it.
Nintendo's July 2020 release of its newest game Paper Mario: The Origami King has sparked a dispute on social media about its localization process, specifically related to its translation into Traditional Chinese.
The argument centered around the translation of a conversation between game characters Toad and Mario. In the Japanese version of the exchange, Toad says he wants "human rights" and "freedom," but the traditional Chinese version translates to "plain outlook" and a "peaceful life," according to social media activist ShawTim.
The Japanese words for "human rights," 人権, and "freedom," 自由 are both part of the Japanese Kanji characters, many of which derive directly from Traditional Chinese. In fact, the only difference in the two words would be that the second character in "human rights" would look like this: 權.
With such a direct translation clearly available to the translation team, ShawTim's believes the changes might shed light on pressure from the Chinese government, or at least the Paper Mario Chinese localization team's proactive measures to avoid making waves in Mainland China.
Still, Niko Partners Senior Analyst Daniel Ahmad pushed back on any conjecture that the change was forced by the Chinese government. In a twitter thread, Ahmad questions the claim that the Chinese government exerted any direct influence, adding that the game has not yet been released in Mainland China.
He goes on to retweet an explanation that points out how the Chinese translation uses puns to make a statement about both better governance and origami. The tweet says that the joke is about toads not being forcibly folded into origami. "Toad needs a neat appearance" and "Toad needs a peaceful life" are puns — the pun is that 平整 (neat) and 平静 (peaceful) both have the component word 平 in it, which is a Chinese word for flat.
Along with the punning that occurs in the Chinese translation, the two end-words reflect linguistic play. Pronounced "Ping Zheng" and "Ping Jing" using Pinyin phonetics of Mandarin Chinese, respectively, the second character in each phrase carries a "J" and "Ng" sound to create a slant rhyme. In this way, the translation might elicit more of a jocular tone than a politically indignant tone, even while insinuating heavy subject-matter.
Whatever the video game localization team's intentions on the translation, this dispute reflects a natural response to the sensitive nature of localization. Even in the absence of geopolitical disputes like that between Mainland China and Hong Kong, the process of translating from one language or region to another could unleash a world of unintended connotations.
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Leicester City win Premier League
Leicester is a city with more to cheer about than just an amazing football success story
Families can score a big bargain with a fun break in the home of football's champions
Fiona Whitty
The streets of Leicester are still buzzing
There's a palpable sense of cheeriness on Leicester's streets. People walk around with knowing smirks, strangers stop to chat, shops and restaurants display signs paying homage to footballing heroes.
And then there's the blue sea of Leicester City shirts and posters. Even if you'd spent the last year in a bubble, you'd soon realise something pretty major has happened here.
Ever since Leicester went from underdogs to surprise Premier League champions in one of sport's biggest ever shake-ups, it seems like the whole city has been partying. It makes for a great atmosphere, but there's so much more to Leicester than football.
We kicked off our stay at the King Richard III Visitor Centre, located on the car park where the sovereign's remains lay for 500 years before being found in 2012. You get a child-friendly history of Richard's controversial reign and the hunt to find his skeleton.
Statue of King Richard IIIm outside the Visitor Centre
He was thought to have been tossed in a river after he died in 1485 at the Battle of Bosworth until modern researchers had a hunch he had actually been buried.
Now, thanks to a glass floor, you can peer down at the very spot where he turned up, with a hologram giving you an eerie idea of how he lay there for centuries.
Admire Richard's stately bronze statue outside, then pop into Leicester Cathedral across the courtyard where Richard was re-interred in March 2015.
If you're one of the millions who followed Tim Peake's International Space Station mission then you'll love the National Space Centre, the UK's biggest venue devoted to space and astronomy.
Highlights include an entertaining film about how humanity was formed from stars screened in the enormous domed planetarium – Britain's largest – and the astronaut training course.
The National Space Centre (NSC) is at Exploration Drive, Leicester
The kids sniggered through a humorous talk about the "gross" things bodies go through in space – including whether it's wise to burp. But their favourite bit was the chance to make TV weather forecasts which are beamed out to passers-by.
The King Richard III Centre and the National Space Centre are two of the venues you can visit as part of Leicester's great value Stay Play Explore short break, which includes one night's B&B for a family plus a hat trick of activities.
I stayed at the Hilton Leicester, a few minutes' drive from the centre, with husband Tim and our children Harvey, 15, Max, 13, Rosie, 10, and Freddie, seven.
Our room was enormous – it's rare to find hotel rooms big enough for six – and the hearty buffet breakfast had everything from haggis to smoked salmon. The indoor heated swimming pool was a bonus too.
Captain Wes Morgan of Leicester City to lift the Premier League Trophy as players celebrate the season champions (Image: Getty Images)
For our third activity we headed to the brilliant Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre. There are heaps of land and water-based activities but we started off our one-and-a-half hour session included in the package: climbing for young Freddie, canoeing for the rest.
Our instructor Steve instigated races and games on the River Soar including leaping between canoes. It was fantastic fun for all – even for Max, who fell in!
We also tried archery, the high ropes and a thrilling family fencing session.
But back to the football. Like many local firms, Indian restaurant Lilu was behind their team. They created a special menu, including Vardy Venison for its star striker.
Blues manager Claudio Ranieri even popped in to try his own lamb dish, Ranieri Rack. Deliciously spicy and innovative, I've never tasted Indian food like it.
All in all, a champion break.
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Where to eat: Lilu is Leicester's top Indian restaurant on TripAdvisor – not bad in a city bursting with curry houses. Head chef Amardeep Singh Anand even competed on TV's MasterChef The Professionals. You can get a two-course menu for £25 or three courses for £29. lilurestaurant.co.uk , 0116 262 3119
Extra time: Sign up for extra sessions, from fencing to crate stacking, at Leicester Outdoor Pursuits Centre. lopc.co.uk 0116 268 1426
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Q: How to create a horizontal, circular/scrollable menu? How can we make a horizontal row of link elements (with variable width/text length) with overflow hidden (or without, depending on how this is usually done..) function so that the last element is positioned behind the first and so on in each left or right direction, to create a circular scroll?
I have this so far:

const horizontalContainer = document.querySelector('.horizontal-container')
const horizontalLinks = document.querySelectorAll('.horizontal-link')

let touchStart = 0
let touchX = 0
let isDragging = false

const handleTouchStart = (e) => {
  touchStart = e.clientX || e.touches[0].clientX
  isDragging = true
}
const handleTouchMove = (e) => {
  if (!isDragging) return
  touchX = e.clientX || e.touches[0].clientX
  touchStart = touchX
  horizontalLinks.forEach(element => {
    element.style.transform = "translate(" + (touchStart) + "px," + "0px)";
  })
}
const handleTouchEnd = () => {
  isDragging = false
}

horizontalContainer.addEventListener('mousedown', handleTouchStart)
horizontalContainer.addEventListener('mousemove', handleTouchMove)
horizontalContainer.addEventListener('mouseleave', handleTouchEnd)
horizontalContainer.addEventListener('mouseup', handleTouchEnd)
horizontalContainer.addEventListener('selectstart', () => { return false })
.horizontal-container {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

.horizontal-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.horizontal-link {
    padding-left: 20px;
    padding-right: 20px;
    right: 0;
}

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Edit: Unless you have the time to show me an example, I'm more than happy with just an explanation for how this can be done calculating translate: transform(x,y) to reposition the links when the left or right position of a link div of variable width reaches the right or left position of the screen depending on the screen width, which can also be variable, so that what the exact amount of overflow that peeks outside the viewport on the right will peek out the same amount on the left side of the viewport.
Edit2: Even though I know little about programming or the Javascript language (yet) I do know that this is not a "carousel" which is much easier to implement, that I already have created on my own so I know every detail of it. And a scrollbar is also programmed to move between a left end or right end position - this cannot be used here without a lot of ugly hacks so a new scrolling function needs to be implemented from scratch. I also know that jQuery will not help me to understand or learn more, and that this is nothing one would use - ever - whether you are an amateur or not.

A: What you are requesting is a carousel pattern. You can configure a carousel to show multiple slides at once. In this case each "slide" would be a menu item.
I have mocked up an example using https://kenwheeler.github.io/slick/
The only downfall is that it snaps to each slide, which may or may not be what you want. If it is not what you want then you would be best looking at other slider alternatives.
But the main point is that what you are requesting is normally done with a slider/carousel pattern. You just need to look at it differently, and you are not limited to show one "slide" at a time.

<link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="//cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/slick-carousel@1.8.1/slick/slick.css"/>

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A: Here's a working solution for one that will "fill" its parent in order to create the effect.
I was working on an alternative that didn't fill but it still needs more work.

$(function () {
    init();
});

let base_width = 0;

function init() {
    setupMenu();
}

function handleScroll(event) {
    if (base_width === 0) {
        // no need to do anything
        return;
    }

    const $menu = $(event.currentTarget);
    const scroll_left = $menu[0].scrollLeft;

    // check backwards scroll
    if (scroll_left <= base_width) {
        const new_left = 2 * base_width - (base_width - scroll_left);
        $menu[0].scrollLeft = new_left;
        return;
    }

    if (scroll_left < base_width * 2) {
        return;
    }

    // get remainder
    const new_left = scroll_left % (base_width * 2);
    $menu[0].scrollLeft = new_left + base_width;
}

function setupMenu() {
    const $menu = $("#menu-fill");
    const $parent = $menu.parent();

    const menu_width = $menu.width();
    const parent_width = $parent.width();
    if (menu_width >= parent_width) {
        // no need to duplicate
        return;
    }

    base_width = menu_width;

    // setup a base to clone
    const $template = $menu.clone();

    // get num times to duplicate to "fill" menu (i.e. allow scrolling)
    // NOTE: we duplicate 1 "extra" so that we can scroll "backwards"
    const num_duplicate = Math.ceil(parent_width / menu_width) + 2;

    for (let i = 0; i < num_duplicate; i++) {
        const $new_menu = $template.clone();
        $menu.append($new_menu.children());
        $new_menu.remove();
    }

    $menu[0].scrollLeft = base_width;

    $menu.scroll(handleScroll)
}
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: sans-serif;
}

*::-webkit-scrollbar {
    background-color: transparent;
    height: 6px;
    width: 6px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

*::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: #ccc;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

html,
body {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.wrap {
    width: 250px;
    height: 100px;
    border: 2px solid #777;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.wrap.fill {
    width: 500px;
}

.menu {
    display: inline-flex;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow: auto;
}

.item {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    background-color: #426ac0;
    color: #fff;
    border-right: 1px solid #1d3464;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.item:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

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