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Václav Smyčka (* 4. května 1988, Dolní Újezd) je český historik a germanista.

Vystudoval Filozofickou fakultu Univerzity Karlovy v Praze, kde absolvoval nejprve magisterské studium českých dějin (2008–2013) a germanistiky (2007–2012). V obou oborech následně na téže fakultě pokračoval i v doktorském stupni, který úspěšně dokončil v roce 2016, resp. 2019.

Od roku 2014 působí v Ústavu pro českou literaturu Akademie věd ČR, kde byl nejprve členem Oddělení literatury 19. století a od roku 2017 pracuje v Germanobohemistickém týmu. Také v roce 2014 se stal součástí výzkumného týmu projektu Johann Peter Cerroni a historia litteraria jeho doby na Filosofickém ústavu AV ČR.

Badatelsky se zaměřuje na rétoriku a historickou imaginaci v 18. století, paměťová studia a na téma odsunu a vyhnání v české a německé kultuře.

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The College of Visual and Performing Arts' (VPA) Interdisciplinary Committee has awarded five grants to VPA faculty for interdisciplinary projects for the 2007-08 academic year. Funded by the office of Dean Carole Brzozowski, the grants are a new and integral part of an initiative developed by the college in 2006 to encourage interdisciplinary study and engagement activities.
"To be considered for a grant, faculty had to submit a proposal to the committee, which evaluated them according to the potential of each to bring together two or more disciplines through new methods of teaching and research," says Joanna Spitzner, assistant professor of foundation in the college's School of Art and Design and a committee member.
Judith Meighan, assistant professor of foundation, and Edward Aiken, associate professor of museum studies in the School of Art and Design, to team teach the classes "Curating an Exhibition: From the Inside Out" (ART 500), a studio-based course for undergraduates and graduates, and "Advanced Curatorship" MUS 703, a course for graduate students in the museum studies program; students would work together to develop and launch an exhibition in the Syracuse community.


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Chernobyl Gets a New Giant Anti-Leak Cover
A giant anti-radiation shield started to be moved over Chernobyl nuclear power plant's melted reactor, at the site of the world's worst nuclear accident more than 30 years ago. The cover is more than 350 feet tall and more than 530 feet long. Photo: Getty Images
A new WSJ/NBC News poll shows growing support among Democrats for a presidential candidate who can beat President Trump. WSJ's Gerald F. Seib explains. Photo: Getty

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Connecticut: Eraser of Criminal Records
August 13th, 2021 | Tammy Glover Fowler, Compliance Associate
On June 10, 2021, the Governor of Connecticut, Ned Lamont, signed Senate Bill No. 1019 into law, amending Title 54 Criminal Procedure, entitled "An Act Concerning The Board of Pardons and Paroles, Eraser of Criminal Records for Certain Misdemeanor and Felony Offenses, Prohibiting Discrimination Based on Erased Criminal History Record Information and Concerning the Recommendations of the Connecticut Sentencing Commission with Respect to Misdemeanor Sentences." This act is part of a larger trend of "clean-slate" laws at the state and local level intended to provide a fair chance for people convicted of certain crimes.
The amended rules establish the following:
A formal annual training program for members of the board on the pardon process and parole officers.
Fees may be waived on applications requesting criminal history record information for the purpose of applying for a pardon.
Effective 10/1/2021
On and after January 1, 2023, it shall be a discriminatory practice to subject any person to the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities on account of an erased criminal history record.
Any association, board, or other organization that violates the provisions of this law shall be fined not less than $110K or no more than $500K.
The board shall not deny any application for a pardon, unless the board provides a statement in writing to the applicant of the factors considered when determining whether the applicant qualified for the pardon.
A misdemeanor offense (offenses that occurred on or after 01/01/00 or upon filing a petition, offenses that occurred prior to 01/01/00) with not more than a 5 year prison term, shall be erased 7 years from the date of the judgement.
A Class D or E felony (offenses that occurred on or after 01/01/00 or upon filing a petition, offenses that occurred prior to 01/01/00) with not more than a 5 year prison term, shall be erased 10 years from the date of the judgement.
Misdemeanors (offenses that occurred on or after 01/01/00, and before 07/01/12) committed while under the age of 18 shall be erased.
Certain fees will be waived for a petition filed for an order of erasure, or to make available criminal history record information that has been erased.
Automated procedures for erasure shall be developed by the Criminal Justice Information System Governing Board.
Information shall be made available concerning records that have been erased, to Background Screening Providers who request public records, in order to identify a person and permanently delete the records
Prior to disclosing information that has been obtained from public records, Background Screening Providers are required to purchase (on a regular basis) updated criminal records information. Subsequently, the information must be used to update records and permanently delete erased records no later than 30 calendar days after receipt of the information.
An employee or prospective employee may file a complaint with the Labor Commission alleging a violation of this law.
The full text of Connecticut Senate Bill No. 1019 can be found here: CT: SB 1019
Connecticut employers should review their policies and programs as it relates to prohibiting discrimination based on erased criminal history record information, in light of the amended law. Employers should also consult with their legal counsel when considering updating their policies and programs, as it relates to discrimination based on erased criminal history record information.
The Information contained herein is for informational purposes only. Sterling is not a law firm, and none of the information contained in this notice is intended as legal advice. Clients are encouraged to consult with their legal counsel about the impacts of any requirements. This and other important legislative updates can be found on the Sterling website: https://www.sterlingcheck.com/resources/compliance-updates/


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Sally Hammond and her husband Gordon were determined to explore the south of Italy, despite warnings that it was dangerous and there was nothing to look at. But in amongst the palms and pergolas, the generosity, spirit and hospitality of the southerners seduces them as they explore the heel and boot of Italy. They discover a treasure trove of sights, characters and fantastic food. Just a Little Italian has tales of mouth-watering meals and recipes from sunny courtyards, crazy mountain passes and sublime wines. This is the perfect book for those wanting to explore the south of Italy. Other titles by Sally Hammond include Australian Regional Foods and Playing Chopsticks.


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Video Killed the Photo Sharing Star
Once upon a time, believe or not, we were content with simple text as a means of expressing ourselves through social media. The phrase "away message" now sounds ancient and outdated, once reserved for the likes of AIM and Facebook's limited capabilities. So we demanded more in the ways we shared and communicated. Text would no longer cut it. We now craved visual imagery and dynamic pictures to take control of our social networks.
Facebook introduced photos, which now make up an overwhelming majority of all Facebook posts. Photo sharing services such as Instagram and Snapchat became must-have accessories for all smartphone owners. Now, our appetite for innovative sharing and entertainment value has once again upped the ante. Video sharing has taken center stage.
Viddy paved the way for videos to eclipse pictures. The video sharing app sat at the forefront of this drastic change. Basically serving as the "Instagram of videos," users could view feeds of their friends' 30-second videos and also share them to Facebook and Twitter. In fact, The New York Times went on record to say, "If you've seen what Instagram has done for phone shot photos, you can imagine that Viddy may soon do the same for videos." They nailed it right on the head.
While Viddy has no doubt enjoyed great success, look no further than Vine to solidify the power of videos over photos. The Twitter-owned app was a smash hit right out the gate nearly three months ago. With the ability to create six-second videos on loop, Vine became the top overall free app on Apple's App Store (it has since been topped by the official app of The Masters, which began yesterday). But the desire to communicate through video remains clearly evident.
You would be kidding yourself if you didn't see this coming. With the emergence of FaceTime, Skype, Google Hangouts, and the countless other video-calling applications, we now must see each other in real-time as opposed to a still photo. Like most technological endeavors, this has been the result of the evolution of social media. First we had text. Then our eyes veered towards pictures. And now with video sharing taking the cake, there's no telling what's in store for us next.


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"The Canny and Careful Reconstruction of Barbarism"* /
Current page: "The Canny and Careful Reconstruction of Barbarism"*
"The Canny and Careful Reconstruction of Barbarism"*
Novelist, poet and journalist E.B. White penned a letter to the editor of the Bangor Daily News on October 8, 1964, reflecting on the themes of Republican Party standard bearer Barry Goldwater's campaign, as that year's presidential election approached. He remarked that he had been studying the Arizona senator's writings and speeches and observed:
The pattern of [Goldwater's proposals] closely parallels the classic pattern of authoritarianism and the police state: discrediting the court, intimidating the press …, depicting the federal government as the enemy of the people, depicting social welfare as the contaminant of our lives, promising to use presidential power to end violence, arguing that the end justifies the means … slyly suggesting that those of opposite opinion are perhaps of questionable loyalty, and always insisting that freedom has gone down the drain.[1]
These tropes should sound familiar for they have guided the GOP since and have now reached their acme with the party's decision to adopt former President Donald Trump's many lies. These include his "Big Lie" that he won the November 2020 election and his contention that individuals of different views are not simply citizens with whom one disagrees, but disloyal "radical corrupt communists" who are intent on wrecking the country and are in league with the nation's minorities and immigrants who are "invading" by the tens of thousands to rob America's "true citizens" (read white and rural area dwellers, principally) of their rightful way of life.
Trump offered these assertions in a rambling speech on July 24 at a "rally" in Phoenix, Arizona. While there was no apparent order to his remarks, I have excerpted his claims as he voiced them and quote his talk at some length to illustrate that his words treat the same matters Goldwater articulated. That said, Trump has exacerbated the venality and moral turpitude of those original claims with fantastical lies and encouragement of a personal cult of loyalty:
In my opinion, there is no way they win elections without cheating. There's no way. There's no way. … The radical left Democrat communist party rigged and sold the election. And we caught them. The time to hold them responsible and fix this broken and corrupt system is not in 2022 where it may be just as corrupt. And if it is, you're not going to win. … We are beyond socialism. When you have no press that you can talk to, that's how a communist country begins. They have no press. We find things in Arizona, and other than a couple of great networks, we have no press. We have no voice. I only have voice because I get great ratings. … Crime is surging. Inflation is soaring. The border is gone. We went from the strongest border ever to the weakest border ever. The border is non-existent. Illegal aliens are pouring in, in record numbers. Critical race theory is being forced into every facet of our society. Free speech is being crushed. … Men are being allowed to compete in women's sports. How do you like that? Think of that. … Now crime is at the highest it's ever been in history. These police departments have been devastated, … you're talking about millions of people are coming into our country. We expedited removals and deported criminal aliens by the thousands. We took out MS-13 gang members by the tens of thousands, we got them out. Thousands and thousands of these absolute killers. And we built nearly 500 miles of beautiful border wall. … numbers are coming in from Haiti. They're coming in from all parts of Africa. They're coming in from Europe; they're coming in from all over the world. And our country's not, no country is set for that. Number one, you can't afford it. Number two, on a human basis, and even on a common-sense basis, it's going to destroy it. They are destroying our country. They're destroying our country. … As the radicalization campaign in our military illustrates. We are seeing almost every major institution in American life be taken over and weaponized by the extreme left, including law enforcement, the military, the corporate media. These people here just, you know, it's just … I hope they're, more than anybody in this room, I hope they are listening because they're destroying our country.[2]
I argued in my last Soundings essay that one characteristic of fascistic rhetoric and ideology is that it embraces fanciful demagogic "us-them" tropes against targeted others in a society, even as its purveyors lie and claim their efforts to undo liberal democratic principles are supporting them.[3] I know of no better recent example of this stance than Trump's Phoenix speech, in which he lied repeatedly about national conditions and also lied constantly about the outcome of the last election. More specifically, he lied about immigration and about the beliefs and proclivities of millions of Americans who do not support him or his party. He went further to characterize his continuing assault on the rule of law and voting rights in his efforts to overturn the November 2020 national election, his call on enthusiasts to attack the Capitol and his racist attacks on specific immigrant groups, as desirable efforts to "Make America Great" again. This last is also prototypical of fascist rhetoric and ideology in its appeal to an unspecified Eden, which only the leader can bring to pass. He also recurrently claimed not only to disagree with those now in power in Washington, D.C., but to characterize them, as I note above, as "radical corrupt communists" hellbent to bring the country down because they want to "take stuff" from his audience members and give it to the undeserving. This meme, too, dates to Goldwater and, before him, at least to Reconstruction, and bespeaks an effort to (re)establish a racial hierarchy and to empower a social and economic elite.
Readers who believe that this sort of rhetoric and thinking is characteristic of Trump, but not of his Party, and that the majority of Americans should not be alarmed on that count have only to watch GOP state legislators working assiduously to make casting ballots more difficult for groups they fear are less likely to vote for their party, to realize that there is, indeed, cause for grave concern. Republican lawmakers also are working to permit partisan officials to have direct control over voting processes. More, federal and state GOP elected leaders have lined up in large numbers to back Trump's Big Lie, to the point of crafting a new narrative of the events of January 6, in which Trump seditiously called on a crowd to attack the Capitol to stop certification of the election results. As is well known, that mob stormed the building, resulting in five deaths and injuries to 140 members of the Capitol and Washington, D.C. police, as well as horrific property damage and a deep blow to our nation's democratic way of life.
Two New York Times analysts have described Trump and the Republican Party's ongoing effort to rewrite the history of this ignominious event this way:
This past week, amid the emotional testimony of police officers at the first hearing of a House select committee, Republicans completed their journey through the looking-glass, spinning a new counternarrative of that deadly day. No longer content to absolve Mr. Trump, they concocted a version of events in which those accused of rioting were patriotic political prisoners and Speaker Nancy Pelosi was to blame for the violence. Their new claims, some voiced from the highest levels of House Republican leadership, amount to a disinformation campaign being promulgated from the steps of the Capitol, aimed at giving cover to their party and intensifying the threats to political accountability.[4]
In sum, the lion's share of the GOP, including its institutional leaders, has now embraced Trump's lies and fascistic stance toward governance with an eye toward ensuring the ongoing support of his loyalists. To do so, the party's leaders at the national, state and local levels have accepted Trump's form and fora of politics, which include, as his extemporaneous 110-minute Arizona diatribe illustrated, the following central elements:
An embrace of a mythical idyllic past that only the putative leader, Trump, can (re)create
Continuous willful and cynical lies and propagandizing crafted to appeal to supporters' prejudices, fears and disquietude, including claims of victimhood, coupled with "othering" of other citizens, especially members of minority groups and immigrants, who call out Trumpian lies and claims
Repeated and overt appeals to racism and racial hierarchy
Deliberate and sustained attempts to undermine governance and the rule of law, alongside a profound assault on reality via continuous efforts to delegitimate all forms of information and social legitimacy other than the Party and its leaders' changing versions of the same
Appeals designed to fetishize rural life and to condemn urban residents and related cosmopolitan culture as impure and corrupting
An assault on educators, education and expertise, as effete and ignorant arbiters whose roles should be supplanted by absolute loyalty to the party and especially to its leader's assertions.[5]
The online news magazine, Salon, convened a panel of scholars to reflect on Trump's remarks a few days following their delivery, and while all of the participants expressed deep concern about the speech's content, one panelist's observations quite struck me. Yale University philosopher, Jason Stanley, an expert on fascism, reacted to Trump's screed this way:
Trump's speech in Arizona brilliantly structured the themes in American politics that are gradually coming into greater clarity as a fascist social and political movement centering on Trump as leader. In fascist ideology, communists are supposedly seeking to destroy the nation by opening the borders to immigrants who will dilute the majority population and give power to ethnic and sexual minorities (currently, transgender persons are the most vilified by the far right worldwide, and Trump's speech was no exception). Fascism requires minorities to vilify to create panic and fear among the dominant majority. The fascist leader represents himself as the nation's savior and only hope against these threats.[6]
Like many other scholars and commentators, I have highlighted the parallels of the GOP's increasing turn to 20th-century authoritarian and fascist politics, but I have long been reluctant to contend that the party itself had adopted that ideology and view of the nation. I have now concluded that the evidence that it, and its principal supporters, have done so is overwhelming and inescapable. Among many others that might be cited, three Republican choices have made this clear. First, the party's leaders and its primary followers have continued to support Trump, who has exhibited, as Stanley argued, every major element of fascist politics and clearly views himself as such a political and social movement leader. Second, the Party's willingness to allow Trump to escape impeachment for his sedition on January 6 represented a more than lamentable choice, but its leaders have gone further in the name of "changing the subject for electoral reasons," to create a completely false narrative of that murderous event that blames "corrupt Democrat communists" and House Speaker Pelosi for it. This course demonstrates a descent into complete and fantastical fascistic nihilism. Finally, by embracing Trump, the GOP has now, in practice, repudiated its decades-long major policy stands, favoring instead a cult-like devotion to the former president.
Trump and the Republican Party today represent a deeper threat to our Republic than they did even in January, when Trump instigated an attempted coup. Both the man and the party have refused to recognize the current administration as legitimate and, as his Arizona speech highlighted, Trump and his allies are daily working to undercut, in the minds of their supporters, the legitimacy of any electoral outcome not favorable to the GOP. Moreover, they have demonstrated they are ready to lie repeatedly and to construct alternate realities for their followers, and to do so via fascist memes. In short, the Republican Party and its core supporters provide every evidence of having embraced fascism and a fascist leader and they have made it abundantly clear they are prepared to undermine the Republic and its most basic principles, if it appears such will allow them to exercise political power.
Atlantic Monthly staff journalist David Frum captured the moment our nation now confronts in a recent essay in which he argued that January 6 cannot be wished away or redefined or seen in any way other than for what it was: a mob insurrection aimed at setting aside the legitimate outcome of a national election. A failure to acknowledge that fundamental reality misunderstands profoundly the governance crisis confronting the nation and democratic rule:
If you can shrug it (the January 6 mob insurrection and attack on the Capitol) off as no big deal, just another incident of Trump talking too much, then you have already signed up for the next incident—and the one after that. You are then offering a no-risk pair of options for the enemies of democracy: Try to overthrow democracy and win, then you win; try and lose—hey, you were only kidding.[7]
All Americans must recognize the present moment as the danger it has become, without losing hope. Indeed, only indomitable vigilance, sustained efforts and hope are likely to see this nation through its present political tragedy. As E.B. White observed in 1973 during the Watergate crisis:
As long as there is one upright man, as long as there is one compassionate woman, the contagion may spread and the scene is not desolate. Hope is the thing that is left to us in a bad time.[8]
*With thanks to E.B. White for this title, from whose December 1941 New Yorker essay, "Intimations," I have drawn it. E.B. White, On Democracy, Ed. Martha White. New York: Harper Collins, 2019, p. 35.
[1] White, E.B. "Democracy is Destructible," (October 8, 1964), in Martha White, Ed., E.B. White on Democracy, New York: Harper Collins, 2019, p. 167.
[2] Trump, Donald J. "Donald Trump Phoenix, Arizona Rally Speech Transcript, July 24," Rev.com, Jul 24, 2021, https://www.rev.com/blog/transcripts/donald-trump-phoenix-arizona-rally-speech-transcript-july-24, Accessed August 3, 2021.
[3] Stephenson, Max Jr., "A Looming American Choice: Self-Determination as Freedom or Tyranny," Soundings, July 26, 2021, https://ipg.vt.edu/content/ipg_vt_edu/en/DirectorsCorner/Soundings/Soundings07262021.html, Accessed August 1, 2021.
[4] Lerer, Lisa and Nicholas Fandos, "Already Distorting January 6, G.O.P. Now Concocts Entire Counternarrative," The New York Times, July 31, 2021, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/31/us/politics/jan-6-capitol-riot-pelosi.html?searchResultPosition=2, Accessed July 31, 2021.
[5] Stanley, Jason. How Fascism Works. New York: Random House, 2018.
[6] Stanley, Jason, as quoted in Devega, Chauncey, " Expert Roundtable on Jan.6 and Trump's Big Lies: 'Fascism in its pure Ideological Form," Salon, July 28, 2021, https://www.salon.com/2021/07/28/trump-arizona-fascism-hearings-roundup/, Accessed August 1, 2021.
[7] Frum, David. "Don't Let Anyone Normalize January 6," The Atlantic Monthly, August 1, 2021, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/08/january-6-minimizers/619634/, Accessed August 3, 2021.
[8] White, E. B. "On Hope (Letter to Mr. Nadeau)," (March 30, 1973), in Martha White, Ed., E.B. White on Democracy, New York: Harper Collins, 2019, p. 173.


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(not me ) Today I ate an apple w/ peanut butter (That's my favorite as you can tell ) and some sweet&salty kettle corn. Didn't purge today so I guess that's a plus! If I don't eat anything I'm not ashamed of I won't throw it up. It helps with the self control; I don't find anything heavy on the stomach appetizing at all, especially breads (which is good since they're loaded with carbs ). However, I'm on my period so I might not weigh myself this Friday and wait until next Friday. At least that'll give me time to stop bloating and lose any extra weight I may have gained this week 😬. // I'm honestly glad I have this account because this is my diary I can pour into.


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National Security—an Emergency?
Posted on February 5, 2019 February 4, 2019 by Robert H Miller
The National Security Emergency
For 35 days the President of the United States forced a shutdown of the Federal Government. He made 800,000 government employees miss two paychecks and federal contractors lose that many days of pay. He created financial hardship for them and the thousands of small businesses that depend upon them for their own livelihoods. And what was the reason for this shutdown? The President tells us. Congress would not provide funding for a wall to cope with the national security emergency at the border with Mexico. Why this justifies a shutdown that harms his own citizens challenges rationality?
But worse, there is no national security threat at the southwestern border. Individuals responsible for the country's intelligence services made that eminently clear January 29th. Among them were Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, CIA Director Gina Haspel and FBI Director Christopher Wray. They testified before the Senate Intelligence Committee where Coats submitted the Worldwide Threat Assessment of the U.S. Intelligence Community. The report reflects the collective insights of the Intelligence Community's assessment of threats to U.S. national security. Commenting on Central America, it notes that illicit migration will continue northward from El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. But it does not classify such migration a security threat.
Critical threats outlined in this report
And yet, the President places this this issue at the forefront of threats to national security. But in reality, such threats are not at the southwestern border. They originate elsewhere in the world. And it is this President's failure to act upon those threats that represents the most serious risk to U.S. national security.
The Assessment places cyber espionage and cyber attacks on key infrastructure among the growing threats facing the United States. It lists China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea as leading state actors in this regard. To confront this threat, the White House first eliminated the post of national cybersecurity coordinator. Then it issued a new cybersecurity strategy mirroring goals of previous administration strategies but allowing for more immediate offensive actions. One might say it is a policy of shoot first and consider the consequences later.
This new strategy represents a change of focus from strengthening defensive technologies and minimizing the impact of security breaches. Additionally, without a national coordinator, no individual is unifying this strategy among all government agencies.
Russia remains high on the list, pursuing its objectives of undermining the U.S. led international liberal order and extending its reach globally through cyber tools and military interventions—Syria and the Ukraine prime examples of the latter approach. But for reasons not yet conclusive, the President refuses to hold Russia accountable for its actions. Notwithstanding Russia's interference in the 2016 elections, the President refrains from developing a unified cyber defense to protect the 2020 elections.
North Korea has stated support for denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. But the Assessment concludes "it is unlikely to give up all of its WMD stockpiles, delivery systems, and production capabilities." Nonetheless the President proclaims he has eliminated the threat of nuclear war.
The President proclaims ISIS is defeated. Yet the assessment makes clear that ISIS is not defeated and "likely will continue to pursue external attacks from Iraq and Syria against regional and western adversaries, including the United States."
Other risks
The foregoing is not a detailed list of the wide-ranging risks to U.S. national security. Rather, it demonstrates there are many risks, but those at the southwestern border are not among them. Yet the President disputes his intelligence experts. After all, he proclaims he knows more about this issue than the chiefs of his intelligence services. But as with many of his pronouncements, this one reflects his narcissism, ignorance and racism, buttressed by his braggadocio.
Real Reason for the Shutdown
So we now arrive at the real reason for shutting down the government. Having been baited by two of his right-wing commentators/supporters, he reneged on a deal to sign a continuing resolution to keep the government open until February to allow more time to negotiate a resolution of border security funding. So why, we ask, are his supporters so insistent on funding for a border wall? After all, most experts minimize the importance of such a barrier relative to other means of securing the border.
But to Trump's supporters, "wall" is a metaphor for "immigration." A metaphor Trump used repeatedly as a reminder to talk about immigration—build a wall to keep undesirables out. It became a hot button issue for his base that he cannot walk away from. It is a promise he must keep to keep his base. Of course, his promise that Mexico would pay for it is of lesser or even no significance. It's the symbol—the wall—that counts.
And he continues to demonstrate his lack of concern for the pain he has already inflicted on millions. He threatens to shutdown the government again if he doesn't get the money he wants for his wall. To demonstrate his negotiating prowess he contends that by reopening the government he has "set the stage" for what's next. Of course that could be another government shutdown. Or as many believe, he could declare a national emergency and claim all the executive power that accompanies it. Then he will use funds allocated elsewhere to build his wall.
His responsible Republican colleagues do not favor either action, but whether they'll do any thing about it is the question. The latter action is sure to attract a legal battle, and if approved judicially, will set a terrible precedent. Any future President could declare a national emergency to bypass congressional restrictions placed on him or her. Unfortunately, the consequences of either action he is considering are of no import to him.
Congressional Negotiations
Hopefully, the current Congressional negotiations can conclude an agreement that provides adequate funding for border security. That should include a barrier where experts conclude it is the best method for a specific location and circumstance. Use of the word "barrier" would allow both Trump and his opponents to define it as they choose. But the type of barrier to be constructed, if any, would be determined solely on an objective basis.
It makes no sense to run Trump's nose in the dirt—though he certainly deserves it. Give him a face-saving way out. The public will see it for what it is. And if Trump is stupid enough to reject it, he will simply reinforce the public's negative opinion of him.
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Below you will find basic setup and deployment instructions for the project
project. To begin you should have the following applications installed on your
local development system:

- Python >= 2.6 (2.7 recommended)
- `pip >= 1.1 <http://www.pip-installer.org/>`_
- `virtualenv >= 1.7 <http://www.virtualenv.org/>`_
- `virtualenvwrapper >= 3.0 <http://pypi.python.org/pypi/virtualenvwrapper>`_
- Postgres >= 8.4 (9.1 recommended)
- git >= 1.7

The deployment uses SSH with agent forwarding so you'll need to enable agent
forwarding if it is not already by adding ``ForwardAgent yes`` to your SSH config.

Getting Started
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To setup your local environment you should create a virtualenv and install the
necessary requirements::

    mkvirtualenv --distribute rapidsms-multiserver
    $VIRTUAL_ENV/bin/pip install -r $PWD/requirements/dev.txt

Then create a local settings file and set your ``DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE`` to use it::

    cp project/settings/local.example.py project/settings/local.py
    echo "export DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE=project.settings.local" >> $VIRTUAL_ENV/bin/postactivate
    echo "unset DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE" >> $VIRTUAL_ENV/bin/postdeactivate

Exit the virtualenv and reactivate it to activate the settings just changed::

    deactivate
    workon rapidsms-multiserver

Create the Postgres database and run the initial syncdb/migrate::

    createdb -E UTF-8 project
    python manage.py syncdb
    python manage.py migrate

You should now be able to run the development server::

    python manage.py runserver

Deployment
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You can deploy changes to a particular environment with
the ``deploy`` command. This takes an optional branch name to deploy. If the branch
is not given, it will use the default branch defined for this environment in
``env.branch``::

    fab staging deploy
    fab staging deploy:new-feature

New requirements or South migrations are detected by parsing the VCS changes and
will be installed/run automatically.


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Things are about to get really busy around here! We move flats next week! NEXT WEEK? Can you believe it? Time has really flown by! I set myself a fairly ambitious sewing project this week based on the Sew Weekly theme of American Designer inspiration. I wanted to make something inspired by a great American designer from the 40's.
David helped me pick out the fabric for a 'chocolate and wine' version of the the dress on the left. I used Simplicity pattern 3948 from 1941. Which is also this week's giveaway pattern. It's an unprinted pattern in a B38 size with a neat design.
Using Elizabeth Hawes as inspiration, I decided to make View 1 but with the bodice piece in a different colour to mimic a bolero. That's where the chocolate and wine comes in! David picked chocolate brown and a lovely burgundy colour for the dress. I used crepe back satin with the crepe side out and the satin side in.
It's obviously not finished yet. This is just a sneaky peaky. I ran into a major hurdle with the button loops (version 2). Though I've gotten loads of good advice on my sew weekly post on how to solve this!!! This is my best looking hair for a UFO..hahahhahha. I totally thought I was going to finish this dress on time. However, sometimes things just conspire and there is not any extra time! But after the move, this dress will be among the first of the UFOs to be completed.
I really like how it looks so far and I am very proud of topstitching the flat felled seam of the burgandy bodice front onto the chocolate material. I did it properly and hand basted the piece on before topstitching!
I'm sure that it will be very pretty!
Ahh great pattern! And your hair looks so cute!
I would love to make version 2 in some green wool crepe...maybe with pockets. The top picture reminds me of some of the sewing books from WW2, in which they teach you how to make a new dress out of two old ones.
You can contact me through my blogg, and I'll write about your giveaway there + on my facebook.
Beautiful! I look foward to seeing the finished product!!
What a yummy pattern, fiddley button loops and all.
I love this dress, great colour combination.
I really love the pattern.
This will be sweet Debi. Check my blog for my finished Retro outfits! I love how they came out, I'm having fun now. I would love a jacket like the blue one you modeled with the pink trim. I need to find some of that fabric and the fact you can buy those great plaid accessories locally is a dream. I'm working on a blouse now waiting for my bolero pattern to arrive so I can make one to go with the plaid tartan skirt.
What a beautiful dress! Certainly think it would be a beautiful Spring or Autumn dress. How I would love to have a go at making it up!
It's really pretty so far! I really like the colours. Good job David!
lovely dress, please enter me for this giveaway.
I can't wait to this dress finished on you!
When I saw your post on Sew weekly I had a little look into the world of Elizabeth Hawes and started to read her book "Fashion is Spinach" its free too read online, and its really good! I really like this woman too!
I love the colors in your dress. Chocolate brown is one of my favorite colors. I would love to have this pattern!
Susch a versatile pattern and I'm loving your version of it! I would also love the chance to try it out myself, which I also tweeted about.
Oh my God! This promises to be a fabulous dress when it is finished! Love the combination of colors that make it very interesting.
This pattern is beautiful, consider me for the giveaway!!!
That looks just lovely, and I can't wait to see FO pics.
It looks divine! <3 I love the shade of brown!
Looks like a lovely pattern.
Thanks for the shout-out! When I did that post I searched everywhere for pictures of her outfits but I never found that particular one. Can you share your sources?


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Q: Inverting Rows of multiple columns to vertically concatenated columns Here is a Pandas Dataframe that I have:
Trial      Time  Condition             Status       Q    Operation
 ATAB  09:57:09  HEAT-1255      Jump_starting      34          New
 ATAB  09:57:09  HEAT-7319     Farenheit_Rise       0          New
 ATAB  09:57:09  HEAT-5005    Surface_Celcius       0          New
 ATAB  09:57:09  HEAT-7891      Pressure_Drop       2     Rob_Qn_1
 ATAB  09:57:09  HEAT-1000   Surface_Pressure       0       On_Now
 ATAB  09:58:18  HEAT-1255      Jump_starting      35          New
 ATAB  09:58:18  HEAT-7319     Farenheit_Rise       0          New
 ATAB  09:58:18  HEAT-5005    Surface_Celcius       0          New
 ATAB  09:58:18  HEAT-7891      Pressure_Drop       2     Rob_Qn_1
 ATAB  09:58:18  HEAT-1000   Surface_Pressure       0       On_Now
 ATAB  09:59:16  HEAT-1255      Jump_starting      35          New
 ATAB  09:59:16  HEAT-7319     Farenheit_Rise       0          New
 ATAB  09:59:16  HEAT-5005    Surface_Celcius       0          New
 ATAB  09:59:16  HEAT-7759      Import_Eraser       8   Runing_now
 ATAB  09:59:16  HEAT-7891      Pressure_Drop       2     Rob_Qn_1
 ATAB  09:59:16  HEAT-1000   Surface_Pressure       1       Alb_77
 ATAC  01:29:44  HEAT-5005    Surface_Celcius       0          New
 ATAC  01:29:44  HEAT-7759      Import_Eraser       8   Runing_now
 ATAC  01:29:44  HEAT-7891      Pressure_Drop       2     Rob_Qn_1
 ATAC  01:29:44  HEAT-1000   Surface_Pressure       1       Alb_77
 ATAD  08:49:30  HEAT-7319     Farenheit_Rise       0          New
 ATAD  08:49:30  HEAT-5005    Surface_Celcius       0          New
 ATAD  08:49:30  HEAT-7759      Import_Eraser       8   Runing_now
 ATAD  08:49:30  HEAT-7891      Pressure_Drop       2     Rob_Qn_1
 ATAD  08:49:30  HEAT-1000   Surface_Pressure       1       Alb_77

For a given time, it lists various conditions, their status and an operation being performed. Various status and operations
exist for each time.
I am trying to rotate the Dataframe in such a way that I put the rows of the Status column onto 1 header row. Then, for each time, I need to put
their corresponding operation under each heading. Here is what I am looking for:
Trial     Time  Jump_starting   Farenheit_Rise  Surface_Celcius Pressure_Drop   Surface_Pressure    Import_Eraser
ATAB  09:57:09             34                0                0             2                  0              N/A
....
....
....

Essentially, I need to invert the Operation column, while also keeping the Trial, Time and Condition rows intact.
How can I do this with Pandas in Python 2.7?
EDIT:
To create the Dataframe, copy the dataframe from this post to the clipboard and then use these lines:
import pandas as pd
df = pd.read_clipboard()

A: I was thinking you could use pivot() for this, but it appears you can only specify one column to be used as the index.  So I think using unstack() is the way to go here.  First we need to set the index = Trial, Time and Status
df[["Trial","Time","Status","Q"]].set_index(["Trial","Time","Status"]).unstack("Status")

gives you
                 Q
Status           Farenheit_Rise Import_Eraser Jump_starting Pressure_Drop Surface_Celcius   Surface_Pressure
Trial   Time
ATAB    09:57:09 0              NaN            34   etc
        09:58:18 0              NaN            35   ...
        09:59:16 0              8              35   ...
ATAC    01:29:44 NaN            8              NaN  ...
ATAD    08:49:30 0              8              NaN  ...

Edit: got some clarification
to include Condition in the index you would simply do this
df[["Trial","Time","Condition","Status","Q"]].set_index(
                            ["Trial","Time","Condition","Status"]).unstack("Status")

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Q: Irreducibility of polynomials over some number fields Recently, a problem in my research has appeared and now I need to construct some algebraic numbers with special properties (related to its degree and some other fields extensions).
Now, in order to help me, I would like to prove the following result:
Proposition. Let $\alpha$ be a real algebraic number and let $n>4$ be a positive integer, then the polynomial $X^n-p$ is irreducible over $K:=\mathbb{Q}(\alpha)$, for all large enough prime number $p$.
I tried to use some splitting fields, discriminantes properties, (un)ramified primes to prove it, but I was not able to do it.
Any suggestion is very welcomed.
Thanks in advance.

A: Here is the Vahlen-Capelli irreducibility criterion for binomial polynomials.
Theorem. For a field $F$, nonzero $a \in F$, and integer $n \geq 2$, the polynomial $x^n − a$ is irreducible in $F[x]$ if and only if
the following two conditions are satisfied:
$(i)$ for each prime $\ell$ dividing $n$, $a$ is not an $\ell$th power in $F$,
and $(ii)$ if $4 \mid n$, then $a$ is not $-4b^4$ for some $b \in F$.
This is proved in Lang's Algebra, Theorem 9.1 of Section 9 of Chapter VI. Lang only proves that under those two conditions, $x^n - a$ is irreducible. The converse is easy (you'll need to know $x^4 + 4$ has a universal factorization: it's $(x^2 + 2x + 2)(x^2-2x+2)$).
Example. Let $F$ be an arbitrary number field, $n \geq 2$, and $p$ be a sufficiently large prime number. Then $p$ is unramified in $F$, so $p$ is not a $k$-th power in $F$ when $k \geq 2$: if $p = \gamma^k$ for some $\gamma \in F$ then $\gamma \in \mathcal O_F$ and $(p) = (\gamma)^k$ as ideals, but an  unramified prime has a squarefree prime ideal factorization. Thus we get a contradiction since $k \geq 2$.  So $p$ is not an $\ell$th power in $F$ for each prime $\ell$ dividing $n$. If $4 \mid n$ and $p = -4b^4$ for some $b \in F$ then $(p) = (2b^2)^2$ is the square of an ideal, which is false for large $p$ since $(p)$ is squarefree. Thus the conditions of the theorem are met, so $x^n - p$ is irreducible.
That argument did not need $p$ to be a large prime: all the reasoning works for the polynomial $x^n - a$ where $a$ is a sufficiently large squarefree integer.

A: Lemma. Let $K$ be any number field, and $p$ a prime unramified in $K$. Then $X^n-p$ is irreducible over $K$.
Proof. It suffices to show that the field $L = K(\sqrt[n\ \ ]{p})$ has degree $n$ over $K$. Let $\mathfrak q \subseteq \mathcal O_L$ be a prime above $p$, and let $\mathfrak p = \mathcal O_K \cap \mathfrak q$ be its image in $\operatorname{Spec} \mathcal O_K$. Since $\mathcal O_L$ contains $\mathbf Z[\sqrt[n\ \ ]{p}]$, we have $e_{\mathfrak q/p} \geq n$. But $K$ is unramified above $p$, so $e_{\mathfrak p/p} = 1$. We conclude that $e_{\mathfrak q/\mathfrak p} = n$, so $[L:K] \geq n$. The reverse inequality is clear. $\square$

A: Here is a different approach, which is arguably a bit more elementary. If $f=X^n-p$ splits in $K$, and $g$ is one of its factors, then the constant term of $g$, being a product of zeros of $f$, must be of the form $\epsilon p^{k/n}$, where $1 \leq k < n=\deg(f)$ and $\epsilon$ is a root of unity, and therefore $K$ contains a zero of the polynomial $X^d - p$, where $d=\gcd(k,n)$ is a divisor of $n$. (This then also shows that $p$ is ramified in the field extension $K/\mathbb{Q}$, but we will not use this.)
Now it is a standard exercise in Galois theory to show that $\mathbb{Q}(\sqrt[d]{p_1},\ldots,\sqrt[d]{p_m})$ has degree $d^m$ over $\mathbb{Q}$, if $p_1,\ldots,p_m$ are prime numbers. So the numbers of primes $p$ such that $K$ contains a zero of $X^d-p$ is finite. Since the number of possible $d$ is also finite, this concludes the proof.


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In very good condition, plain bladed 1897P British infantry officer's / NCO's sword, hilt cartouche bearing the royal cypher of Queen Elizabeth 2nd.
The raised guard section near the pommel and 1981 dated Nato part number marked to the blade shows this to be a Solingen German made sword for the British Army. The sword is in good condition, though would require a little effort to bring it up to parade ground condition, which it could easily be.
The 32 1/4 inch plain, except for the NATO part number, blade is in very good condition, some slight staining here and there but nothing a good metal polish and some time and effort could not cure. There is a little play between the blade and the hilt which probably is easily cured with some wooden shards (pushed in and unseen between the blade and hilt), and again the grip is a little loose (the grip section is actually firm, but the whole section moves a little); again, this could easily be cured with some good glue put in between the grip and backstrap (again unseen) and then clamped together until set. But for most, the movement would probably not be that much of a deal.
The faux fishskin grip is in good condition, the twisted grip wire bindings all correct and firm. The sword sheathes and draws very well, the scabbard holds in place when fully sheathed. The plated steel scabbard shows some signs of age / wear, but not much; there is one small kink. Overall, a very good condition sword and at the right price. Full sized / additional photos available upon request. Please quote item reference number E12 (795).


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Viral TikTok Tells the Story of Dairy Queen Employee Who Messed up a Client's Cake Order on Purpose
By Kelly Wynne On 11/18/20 at 12:00 PM EST
Culture Tiktok Birthday Viral Social media
Chances are, in your internet scrolling, you've seen a butchered birthday cake or two. Maybe the name was wrong, or the word "birthday" was embarrassingly misspelled. These photos probably brought you joy because of how ridiculous they were, especially since it didn't happen to you.
But have you ever thought about asking for a purposely horrible birthday cake, just for fun?
TikTok user @ratatootle brought this idea to her followers on Monday, and trust us, it won't disappoint. For her birthday, @ratatottle (whose real name is Lila) approached a Dairy Queen employee and asked for an ice cream cake with her best, worst spelling. By the end of the video, Lila revealed her intentionally bungled birthday cake.
@ratatootle
Please boost this and find her she was so sweet I want a duet from her as my bday present lmaoo
♬ original sound - Rat-a-toot-el
In the clip, Lila explains how she approached the Dairy Queen cake decorator and asked for the wording to be completely wrong. "All I care about, I want you to spell everything as wrong as you can," Lila says from inside a car parked at the Dairy Queen parking lot. "I want you to put 'Happy Birthday Lila' but, like, ruin it. I just want you to really have fun with it and, you know, like, have a great time."
The cake decorator asked if it was okay to exchange the name Lila for something else, in the spirit of getting it all wrong, Lila says. The birthday girl apparently agreed, and the result was a birthday cake that reads: "Hpappy Birday Bob!"
Not only did this awkward combination of letters thrill Lila on her birthday, but it brought so much shared joy to the TikTok community, too. At the time of this article's publishing, Lila's video had over 1 million likes. What makes it even better is it sounds like the Dairy Queen employee had the time of her life, too.
Dairy Queen in Hopkins, Minnesota on June 30, 2016. Getty/Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
"She's, like, having the best time in the entire world," Lila says, referring to the woman who decorated the cake. "She was so proud of herself. It was the cutest thing in the entire world. Queen, I love you."
The goal of the video was for Lila to share the hilarious cake design, but she'd also like to see the Dairy Queen cake extraordinaire duet the video. So far, there doesn't seem to be any word from the cake maker, though if there's any platform that could bring the women together, it seems like it could be TikTok.
Even without the Dairy Queen employee's response, the cake story has had a significant impact on the TikTokers scrolling through their "For You" page. Comments on the video show people rejoicing at the wholesome nature of the purposeful mess-up, while many followers have shared that they'd do the same thing on their birthday.
If you're hoping to recreate Lila's viral moment, Dairy Queen ice cream cakes start around $25, though there are multiple size and color options. Just make sure you remember to ask the creator for a message that's uniquely crafted in all the wrong ways.


This Bianchi pepper spray holder is made of laminated nylon (AccuMold) that keeps its shape allowing you to retrieve your pepper spray with one hand.
Fits 3 oz. Fox Labs, MK4 and similar.
This holster accommodates any duty belt.


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Fashion Editors and Publishers Face Off
As magazines restrict staff from pursuing sponsored content opportunities, recruiting top talent has become harder than ever.
Condé Nast's unionisation is the latest sign of discontent in the media industry. (Getty Images)
Diana Pearl
The recent announcement that Condé Nast's editorial staffers are unionising is the latest sign of discontent in the media industry.
Editorial staffers often turn to sponsored content deals with brands to supplement low pay, and publisher policies restricting these partnerships have furthered frustration.
If publishers can't find a way to regulate these partnerships in a way that works for both parties, they risk losing talent in a challenging environment.
"We're burned out, we're fed up, we're overworked and underpaid."
Those words, uttered by four Condé Nast staffers, formed the heart of a video featuring 73 of the company's employees announcing their intention to form a union. It might have just as easily served as a rallying cry at many of the media giant's rivals.
Over the past few years, publishers from Hearst to Refinery29 have seen employees unionise in search of guaranteed severance, greater transparency from management and, most of all, better pay. However, this week's announcement of an attempt to create a union at Condé Nast is perhaps the most meaningful sign of a fundamental shift in the way fashion media works.
The owner of still-influential magazines including Vogue and Vanity Fair, Condé Nast — as well as other glossy magazine publishers — have long leaned on cultural cachet as a recruitment tool. However, the advertising revenue that once paid for trips to Europe for fashion month, which many editors consider essential to their jobs, has dwindled, with salaries following suit. Meanwhile, opportunities outside the legacy press, from Instagram to Netflix, have grown.
While a position at a magazine still often carries an air of prestige, cachet doesn't pay the bills. Editors who have stuck with traditional media now routinely supplement their income with freelance work. Some consult behind the scenes or work as stylists on the side. But the most reliable source of income for many comes from sponsored posts on social media. In some cases, income from these sponsorship deals can equal or even surpass an editor's salary.
"It got to a point where it would have almost been financially irresponsible for me to not at least try to figure out if there was a way for me to do both," said Lindsay Silberman, who acquired 100,000 Instagram followers as an editor at Town & Country and Elle Decor before striking out on her own as a full-time influencer in 2018. "It's not like my salary was so incredible that I didn't need the extra money."
At the time, Hearst barred employees from taking sponsorship deals, a policy it maintains to this day, though plenty of the publisher's staff quietly seek out work on the side anyway. Magazines are facing growing pressure from their staff to take a more lenient approach. This year, the debate has come to a head at several major publishers, including Condé Nast.
At Cross Purposes
In March, Andrew Nguyen told his roughly 15,000 Instagram followers that he was fired from New York Magazine's The Cut for taking a paid deal with Target. He said his editor had prohibited him from working with the retailer after he had written a short post about a collaboration between Target and Christopher John Rogers, because it would constitute a conflict of interest.
But part of the problem, Nguyen said in his post, was his then-employer's inconsistent policy regarding freelance work (he noted he had previously partnered with Amazon Prime after covering that company). At Condé Nast, the pro-union video also included clarity around freelance work as one of their demands.
Hearst's blanket ban on sponsored posts is increasingly an outlier in the industry. Condé Nast requires that editors give the company a cut of any independent deal. Staffers told BoF the rate could be as much as 40 percent — more than a traditional manager's or agent's fee — though there isn't a set standard rate in place. (A spokesperson for Condé Nast declined to share details of its policies when asked by BoF.)
Publishers cite ethical obligations in restricting editors' freelance work — the thinking goes that a beauty editor can't be counted on to offer their unbiased review of Neutrogena's latest product if they're angling for the brand to sponsor their Instagram feed. They also argue that editors are only getting offers from brands because of their spot on the masthead, so their employer deserves a cut, if not the whole pie.
Current and former editors who spoke with BoF noted that fashion magazines don't always follow their own rules; it's an open secret that brands can buy placement on a cover and shower editors with press trips and gifts, with favourable coverage implied in exchange, if not explicitly required.
They're also quick to point out the benefits to publishers of having a team of editors with influence. Kristina Rodulfo, a former beauty editor for titles including Elle and Women's Health, who left to be a full-time content creator in May 2021, said that growing a following on social media was something editors were encouraged to do. (Not all editors, however, have followings — somewhat negating the argument that the sole reason an editor does is because of their magazine job.)
"They can sell you and feature you in their branded content," she said. "It felt a little dissonant, being told that you can't take on brand partnerships for your personal social platforms, but then those platforms could be part of a package they sell."
For years, magazine art directors, stylists and creative directors have often been hired as consultants rather than full-time employees so that they could continue to do other, often better-paying, work outside of their duties at the magazine. Jessica Willis, fashion director at The Cut, for example, has the ability to take brand deals into the terms of her job — although she holds a contract position, not a staff role.
But those types of deals are typically made with more senior-level talent that have the leverage to negotiate. For younger editors who have never worked outside of the system, it's more difficult to create this sort of arrangement.
Higher salaries would resolve some of the tension over outside work. But big raises are unlikely with most of the big publishers in cost-cutting mode. The lack of upside when it comes to salary makes publishers' take-it-or-leave-it approach to sponsored posts and freelance work a difficult pill to swallow.
"This was like robbery," said Chrissy Rutherford, a former Harper's Bazaar editor, said of her own negotiations with Hearst over a payout for branded content she appeared in and published on her personal Instagram. The payouts were initially correlated to an editor's follower count and could amount to thousands of dollars per post. But by the time she left in 2019, she was receiving a flat $500 payment per deal.
"We're all asking for raises, you can't give that to us," she said. "Here's an area where we can actually supplement our income, your rates were not negotiable. They did not even want to hear it."
As staffers continue to unionise, standard agreements around taking on sponsored deals may be written into contracts. And as the younger generation that grew up sharing their lives on Instagram and TikTok, racking up followers in the process, joins the workforce, the freedom to take on brand deals will likely become more of a prerequisite for job seekers.
"Social media aptitude is essential for any media job these days," said Amy Odell, the former digital editor of Cosmopolitan and author of a forthcoming biography on Anna Wintour. "You're going to be drawn to people who have influence, that's not going away."
Odell suggests that publishers operate much like a talent agency, with advertising sales teams nabbing brand deals for editors, and taking a smaller cut.
It's likely that publishers will also begin to offer more part-time jobs at magazines — like the ones senior-level creatives have been able to negotiate for years — so that editors can do the work they want outside of the system and still benefit from what little cachet is left from being a part of it.
"There is definitely a part of me that feels like I wish I could do both," said Rodulfo. "I loved my job and being a beauty editor. I worked so hard to get to that point in my career where I was a beauty director and to have to leave, that was definitely a difficult decision."
Chavie Lieber contributed reporting to this story.
Condé Nast Employees Seek Union as Media-Organising Efforts Grow
More employees at magazine giant Condé Nast are seeking to unionise, part of a growing wave of organising efforts across the publishing industry.
A Survival Strategy for Fashion Magazines
InStyle, Glamour and other titles are going online-only, but brands and publishers say the glossy format still has a role to play in telling stories — and driving revenue.
Org Chart: Vogue's New Global Editorial Structure
The heavyweight international Vogue editors who once filled the front rows at Paris Fashion Week were gone this season, a stark sign of the restructuring that has consolidated power in the hands of global editor Anna Wintour and her regional deputies.
Chrissy Rutherford
Hearst Corporation
More from Media
How fashion media is adapting its approach to content, platforms and business models.
At the Golden Globes, a Relaxed Return to the Red Carpet
Attendees were decked out in sequins and silver at the Golden Globes' first in-person ceremony since 2020, but the event overall took a more subdued tone.
The BoF Podcast | Victoria Beckham on Taking Power Back From Her Critics
The designer and former Spice Girl speaks at BoF VOICES 2022 about gaining strength from criticism and staying focused and resilient amid constant media scrutiny.
System Magazine Launches New Bi-Annual Beauty Publication
The beauty push is part of a wider strategy by CEO and publishing director Mike Obenson to turn System from a single print product into a broader media proposition.
Steven Meisel: The Ultimate Autobiography
A single year in the photographer's career was the impetus for a spectacular new exhibition and a love letter by Tim Blanks.


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autensofaiken.com - Do not miss the point!
Do not miss the point!
I cannot count the times I was asked that question when I was in school. That was nearly thirty years ago and I still do not know what I want to be.
Hi, my name is Frankie and my wife is Sharon. And, yes, my name is Frankie, not Frank, Frank sounds too grown up. I'm a kid at heart. I still get in the floor and play with cars and trucks, and not afraid to tell it. I just get up slower than I used to. I have too many hobbies to try to name them all, because due to my ADD I lose interest quick and excuse me if I do not remember your name.
We have decided that there is too much stress in life, so when we opened Auten's we said it was going to be a fun place for adults to remember their childhood. Too many places try to cater to the interests of children knowing that the parents will come too, but what about the parents; we need a fun place also. And what better place than school. Auten's is a restaurant with a school theme. With old and new student desks, two teacher desks, chalk boards, a school bell, books, a paddle and school decorations. As for the theme, no, we are not teachers, and we never have been. We just thought it was a fun idea. It is just a fun place to work and eat. But, it has been said, "why a school theme" and "kids are in school when you are open" and "you need to rethink your theme" well, I ask you what do we all have in common? No matter who you are, what your religious or political beliefs or your nationality, we all went to school. Everyone has memories of that, some are good and some are bad, that's why we have the paddle. So if someone thinks that the theme is a bad idea then don't look at it on a child's level, look at it on a childish level and have some fun. So if you need a stress reliever, visit us.
Auten's is a family restaurant that serves a country style breakfast consisting of bacon, sausage, ham, the best grits you ever put in your mouth and a couple of specialty items, the ABC and scrambled potatoes.
We also serve home cooked lunches; you can choose one of three meats and up to three of six or more sides each day and a homemade dessert.
We want everyone to feel at home. Come in, sit down, and feel as if you are in your own kitchen. Have fun with the theme, raise your hand to go to the restroom, we have restroom passes, go along with the theme, and have fun with us.
If you refuse to grow up and you inner child wants to have some fun and remember school, then come to Auten's – where school is fun.


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Hezekiah has always been a chill guy. He was a dream baby, a laid back brilliant toddler, a happy go-with-the-flow kid. Basically, the polar opposite of his younger brother, Tucker. If every kid was like Hezekiah, ou we would really have an overpopulation problem.
One thing I have noticed over the last year or so is that while he has always been chill, he seems to lack the energy you would expect in a 14-year-old boy. Hezekiah had to go to the doctor for a check-up and I mentioned the lack of energy. After a thorough conversation, the doctor suggested he may have sleep apnea. Hezekiah has always had big tonsils and misses at least a week of school every year for tonsilitis. A visit to the ENT confirmed they were big and bad and we made a plan to have them removed.
After bringing up the idea of a tonsillectomy, Hezekiah told me (and the doctor) he has a hard time breathing when he lays on his back. He also can't breathe through his nose. I think the tonsillectomy is going to be a game changer for this cross country runner.
Unlike his brothers, Enoch and Apollo, Hezekiah did not wake up immediately after surgery. He napped like a normal person who has undergone a general anesthetic. Then he awoke, disoriented and groggy and asked to see his tonsils a dozen times because he kept forgetting he had looked at them.
Interestingly, unlike Mordecai's tonsillectomy which was done at the surgery center and Apollo's which was done at Seattle Children's Hospital, Hezekiah's were removed right in the doctor's office (in an OR, obviously).
My dad SAVED THE DAY by picking up Hezekiah's prescriptions and dropping them off at the pharmacy for me. This way we were able to go through the drive-thru and pick them on our way home. Then Hezekiah asked if we could drop by Dairy Queen. So we did. He got a hot fudge sundae and fries to go along with his drugs.
Hezekiah's recovery has been amazingly smooth. He is in pain, yes, but has slept all night (not waking up for pain meds) every night since he's been home. In the morning his is taking a higher dose of pain meds to knock back the pain. Today, day five, we will begin weaning him to a potent pain killer. He is still out of school, but celebrated today's snow day, since that meant one less day of missed school.
Hezekiah, being Hezekiah is easier recovering from surgery than several of my other kids on a normal day. He doesn't make demands, he is easy to please, and chill.
Yes, I was worried about that. Today is a week and he is still home from school, still in pain, but doing well.


Following on from my 2004 East Australian Coast kayak adventure I decided to attempt another sizable kayak trip that would take me from the most Westerly point of England to the far North of Scotland. Land's End to John O'Groats is a very popular cycling challenge though very few people have completed it in a kayak. My chosen route took advantage of the prevailing South Westerly Winds and mixes coastal sea kayaking together with two long stretches of inland waterways. This page contains information on the planning and realization of this trip.
I had 6 weeks or 42 days in which to complete this challenge.
The chosen route was not without its challenges. I anticipated challenging conditions within the Bristol Channel which has the second highest tidal range in the world. Tidal streams in this formidable area can run at up to eight knots. There are also some rather perilous bar crossings including the infamous Bideford Bar. The inland sections of the trip would involve many portages around locks. In the Northern part of the trip are some exposed parts of coastline together with increased unpredictability in weather conditions.
The risks of Hypothermia in waters around the British Isles are ever present as is the unpredictability of the weather.
The correct training, equipment and thorough planning helped to minimise the inherent risks of sea kayaking but can never eliminate them altogether. I therefore had to accept that there is a large component of unavoidable risk when undertaking this trip.
I anticipated that the 1300 kilometre trip to take six weeks to complete travelling on average 30 kilometres per day. The trip needed to be completed within the months of June, July or August when meteorological conditions, including temperature are most favourable. By utilising the prevailing winds and manipulating maximum benefit from the strong tidal streams I hoped that it should be possible to incorporate several rest days into the itinerary.
I managed to negotiate six weeks off work for the trip so promised myself that I would go as far as I could in the available time without putting myself in to unnecessary risky situations.
Although I attempted this trip for my own personal reasons I used the opportunity to raise some money for a good cause. The charity that I chose to support was Helen & Douglas House.
Please note that the project wass entirely self funded and all money raised through sponsorship went directly to Helen & Douglas House.
This trip is an entirely self funded venture. Although I spent most of my time rough camping, this was far from a cheap trip.
I also visited plenty of pubs and restaraunts which was quite expensive, but all part of the experience.
In preparation for my trip I have joined the council gym in Swindon. This costs £31 a month and allows you to use all of the councils 6 gyms, fitness classes, 6 swimming pools, climbing wall, ice skating, athletics track and health suite. I plan to go a minimum of 3 times per week.
Below is my intitial training program which I will build upon as my fitness improves.
The following is a list of what I plan to take with me on my trip. Having previously spent five months living out of a sea kayak I have a reasonably good idea of what is required during an extended trip. I plan to keep the weight down to minimum (especially with the amount of lock portages I will have to complete during the trip), with the major luxuries being my camera and netbook.
Please see above for a list of maps, charts and guides.
Kayak P and H Scorpio Fast and Stable Sea Kayak, which a skeg and sail kit. Plastic construction; 5.16m 28.5Kg Performed Satisfactorily – Definately recommend as a expedition boat. Skeg line broke. In future I would opt for a rudder system.
PortageTrolley Eckla CanyonCanoe Trolley Small, lightweight, foldaway trolley; corrosion resistant 3 Kg Performed Satisfactorily -very easy to dismantle and was up to the job of carting my fully laden sea kayak. Used on a 14Km portage!
VHF Marine Radio Cobra HH330 FLOATING Handheld VHF Marine Radio – Waterproof to IPX7; Floating; Rechargable Performed well, Battery life was satisfactory.
Global Positioning System Garmin GPS60 Would recommend getting a protective case as sea water managed to get into the battery compartment by the end of the trip.
Sleeping System US Army Sleeping System (Cold Weather Bag plus Gore Tex Bivy) 1220g Performed well but Goretex Bivy unable to work properly in heavy rain. Solved this by adding a Basha to keep everything dry.
Reef Boots SOLA ZIPPED 5mm BOOT wetsuit diving boots with zip Neoprene, semi-rigid sole Wouldn't bother taking again.
Fleece Lowe Alpine I have had the same fleece for over 10 years and it still does the job!
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Early AM fire destroys FJ house UPDATED
Posted at 5 a.m. on July 10, 2021
FOREST JUNCTION - A house fire that was reported around 3 a.m. Saturday, July 10, destroyed a two-story building on Church Street, about three blocks south of U.S. 10.
A young couple with two children lived at the house, but were not home at the time the fire struck.
The second floor of the two-story frame home was fully engulfed by fire when the first firefighters arrived.
The Calumet County Sheriff's Department dispatched the Forest Junction Fire Department at the first report of the fire - even before dispatchers knew where in the community the fire was located.
Instead, firefighters were dispatched to head to the fire station and prepare to head to the scene, once it was identified.
The Forest Junction Fire Department was sent to Church Street and almost immediately activated the county's Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), and the Brillion, Hilbert, Potter, Chilton and Hollandtown volunteer fire departments were dispatched later.
The sheriff's department blocked off Church Street at U.S. 10, north of the fire scene, and at Harvestore Road, south of the scene.
Brillion Ambulance and Town of Brillion EMS First Responders also went to the fire scene.
An hour and a half into the battle, the second story remained in flames, with the roof and walls collapsing.
By that time, the fire had made its way down to the first floor and the whole house was destroyed.
A neighbor said she smelled smoke before the fire was reported, but had no idea where it was coming from for several minutes.
She said the residents are a young family and neighbors were hoping they were away for the weekend. It turned out to be the case, thankfully.
WBAY-TV2 incorrectly reported that the fire was in the City of Brillion. It was not.
The last firefighters cleared the scene around noon on Saturday. The extent of the damage was obvious, with most of the roof gone and the second floor structure collapsing into the first floor, which was also gutted.
~ Ed Byrne/BN photos and text


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Both libgeoip-dev and geoip-devel are required for compiling PHP's GeoIP.
Once you run geoipupdate the first time, it tells you about a missing GeoIP file.
Log into your MaxMind account if you are already a paying customer and get the API keys.
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This will automatically fetch updates for you.


Goals: This research will aim to address research questions 2) and 3) What are the incentives, roles, responsibilities and capacities of the major stakeholders exerting a significant influence on IFFs, including international and national, state and non-state actors in both producer countries and trading hubs?
Methods/data collection: This research will follow an integrative policy analysis approach to encompass the complexity and changeability of the policy process related to IFFs. Main inquiry methods include a combination of regime theory analysis, institutional analysis and network analysis, supplemented by process tracing, qualitative interviews and focus group discussions.