text:
Tag Archives: Gap logo
by somethingtochew0n | October 17, 2010 · 11:27 am
Time to ignite the conspiracy theories
Chile rejoices
We've all seen the wonderful scenes of joy and jubilation as the Chilean miners were brought to the surface after their 70 day ordeal trapped 700m underground. Like many, I watched with a big smile on my face as the miners reached the surface. One thought that jumped into my head uninvited was what number I would like to have gone in the rescue sequence; definitely not first, thirteenth or last. Number three would be about the perfect position, one is the guinea pig, two proves getting the first one out wasn't a bit of luck and three gets out nice and early. Having resolved this dilemma I watched one of the miners carefully as he stepped out of the capsule that had brought him successfully to the surface. Considering what he had been through, an unimaginably traumatic and physically demanding experience that is difficult for us surface dwellers to fully comprehend, he looked remarkably perky. Well groomed, clean-shaven, beaming smile, saluting the crowd, hugging friends, family and of course the Chilean President. After about five minutes of this he suddenly lay down on a stretcher and was carted off still waving furiously to the assembled crowd and media audience. I really didn't get that bit, it was like a rewind of a football match where a player rolls around in agony and then when the stretcher appears miraculously bounces back to his feet.
Is it all a conspiracy?
With this image lingering my thoughts switched to the horrid leader of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Having tried to re-write history by denying the holocaust he has announced that the Twin Towers attack was orchestrated by President Bush. Now I'm not a fan of Bush in any way shape or form and I have heard these crazy claims before, but ultimately how can people be so stupid to actually believe this sort of stuff. If Bush had ordered the attack on the World Trade Centre how many people would have been involved? Forget whistle blowing, one of them would have started the vuvuzela craze well before the World Cup in South Africa.
Now all I am waiting for is someone to associate the apparent wellness of the miners with a conspiracy theory that the Chilean President ordered the whole episode to boost his popularity! Similarly the Americans never did get to the moon and J.F.K was killed by the FBI who later went on to take out Marilyn Munroe and Jimi Hendrix. Shame MI6 never had time to find the weapons of mass destruction and get Tony Blair off the hook.
Spies in Dubai?
Which brings me neatly to Spooks, a UK TV series that dreams up doomsday scenarios with danger averted by the brilliance of the UK intelligence service despite the best efforts of the Americans, Russians and Chinese to out-intelligence them. I watched a recent episode from the new series and there were some seriously bad people trying to out-bad each other. In amongst a cast of naughty Nigerians and unpleasant Ukrainians was an English super baddy who was double-crossing everyone. To catch all of the other baddies MI6 did a deal with the English baddy (keep up at the back) who ended up requesting a first class flight and new identity in Dubai!
Top sportsman clowns around
The Commonwealth Games went off rather well I thought and come the end everyone was happy including the media who had a bad news story to play with for a few weeks during the build up. My prize to the most colourful character goes to Australian diver Matthew Mitcham. Not only was he one of the few openly gay athletes at the Games, and entirely comfortable in his position as role model ("I want to do the best job I can because I believe it is important to have someone who is happy to be themselves") but he had a back-story to make nonsense of the stereotype of the one-dimensional professional sportsman.
Mitcham once paid off his debts by working as a clown, diving from a tower into a small tank to amuse children. Having being called a clown a few times in my life, respect goes to Matthew for walking the walk.
A common-sense Gap
Hopefully more people will now dress up as clowns starting with the marketing team at GAP who to be fair at least have the good sense to read my blog. You may remember I dismissed GAP's new logo in my last post and it obviously did the trick – they have binned it. For a lesson in spin take a look at the linked article, apparently it's all about listening to your customers.
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Gaps-logo-back-to-blue-after-apf-3578440916.html?x=0
In my last post I also expressed that I wasn't a big fan of the hugely popular Old Spice ads. Click here for Sesame Street's excellent version, much better and it will make you chuckle.
Rip-offs and rewards
As my price watch is proving a big hit with at least one of my readers (thank you Paddy McGrath) my latest revelation is the price of a Nikon SLR, over AED 3,000 (on offer) in Sharaf DG, £460 on Amazon! The reverse side of the coin is Air Miles 50% offer in Damas Pavilion, Bur Juman. Just flash your Air Miles card and get 50% off plus Air Miles – use your HSBC credit card and get even more Air Miles. Triple whammy, this offer was forwarded to me by a trigger happy Mrs P who managed to get her blow in seconds before the e-mail arrived from Air Miles.
Bands that should be banned
One subject I've neglected recently is what I'm listening to, notably a brilliant album from Biffy Cyro that was released at the end of 2009 and a spanking brand new album from the Klaxons. This leads me neatly to my top 5s via an article I read in The Guardian reporting that Weezer have been offered $6 million by their fans to break up on the basis that after a promising start they have resorted to churning out rubbish. Top five bands/artists I would pay lots for them to break up (Oasis just beat me to the punch).
Which formerly great artist(s) should be ejected from the recording studio forever? For this or to pitch in about any other subject use the comments box below.
Tagged as Chilean miners, Gap logo, Spooks
by somethingtochew0n | October 11, 2010 · 9:38 am
Watch out, watch out there's a panda about
With the rain tipping down in South Wales ruining my 13 hour festival of viewing from my reserved spot on the sofa (trespassers risked the death penalty) and the US teams' waterproofs sprouting leaks (the only thing that cheered me up) I've decided to break the habit of a blog time and talk about advertising. Before I do however, am I the only person who thought McIlroy was right to go for the 18th green in two on the final day (of the Ryder Cup)? Go on my son you're 21; I watch golf to see people do things I can't. Talking of things I can't do (either) my favourite shot of the entire tournament was when Tiger duffed his chip from the right of the 18th green on day two and a half. He managed to hit a photographer square-on which resulted in this stunning photograph.
Back to advertising, my attention has been drawn to a Sun & Sand jingle that goes something like 'The largest multi-gender sports and leisure retailer in the Middle East'. My issue is with the word multi, I thought there were only two genders but maybe they are going after the pink pound that used to be the reserve of Jules Bar at the Meridien Dubai Hotel. I recall many years ago going to Dubliners and being redirected by a certain Marek Sheridan who insisted I try Jules Bar as the people in there are really friendly. He was right for all of the wrong reasons.
My wife, aka Sally2Hats, sent me the Egyptian ads for a brand of cheese called Panda. At first I thought they were for the Panda supermarket chain and I vowed never to go there just in case my kids bumped into the star of the commercial, a seriously scary panda that shocks and awes anyone who dares not to be eating his brand of cheese. The scary tactic, if you don't eat Panda cheese you'll end up between two slices of bread, challenged Saatchi and Saatchi's lovemark philosophy (to succeed brands need to be loved) e.g. McDonald's – I'm lovin' it. Take a look at the ads and hope you never bump into Mr Panda.
To be absolutely fair I think the Panda ads have been and will continue to be very successful as they have got people talking about the brand and there is the formula there to create a cult. They have also developed a campaign which can run and run and be exploited through every communication vehicle – the sampling should be fun! There have been over a million views of this ad on You Tube which is pretty damn impressive. Even more impressive is 21 million+ views the Old Spice ads have ramped up. I think the ad is OK but it's not that great and the humour seems pretty obvious to me.
Finally for a bit of nostalgia who can forget the old Old Spice ads doused in an uplifting burst of Carmina Burana.
A bit of controversy and lively debate was caused this week when Gap unveiled its new logo. Before adding my two penneth worth I have to admit I'm the person who likes the London Olympics logo. The Daily Mail hated it which pretty much cemented my opinion even before I saw it. Then I was reminded of the Flinstones – double whammy. When you compare London 2012 with what has gone before I think most peoples' views would soften. Through the ages Olympic logos have featured clichés of the host city, obvious stuff and as such un-talked about and uninspired.
However Gap has seriously messed up proving all publicity is not good publicity, their new logo is on the right!
Last up on brands comes a great new product from Marmite, a product built around the simple insight that people either love or hate it. I'm a hater but I wish I loved it. Now they have launched a Marmite chocolate bar and it sounds delicious.
Having started on advertising and promised to keep to the script, this classic rugby league, home-spun philosophy quote popped up and my resolve dissolved.
"It's a bit like watching your mother-in-law drive over a cliff in your brand new car. There are mixed emotions" – Steve McNamara after Leeds had snatched a draw against his Bradford team at Headingly.
News has just broken via a text message from Etisalat that (as predicted) the BlackBerry ban has been withdrawn. Surprise, surprise, what a lot of fuss about nothing. The only real winner was Apple but beware. My price watch has shown that Etisalat's once in a lifetime iPhone 4 contract will set you back over double what it would in the UK and it only includes a national data package – £400 plays over £900 a year. While I'm sticking to my BlackBerry they need to sort out their apps very quickly or they can wave goodbye to their smart phone lead within the next 12 months. Finally for my top 5s I'm going with a curve ball for no reason whatsoever, breeds of dogs:
Working Cocker Spaniels
Springer Spaniels
Want to pick a bone with me? Feel free in the comments below.
Tagged as advertising, Blackberry ME, brands, dubai, Gap logo, Marmite chocolate, Olympic logo, Panda ads, Panda cheese, Ryder Cup, Sun and Sand


Session Description: This workshop will incorporate iOS apps used to create digital video projects. We will explore both general purpose and specific niche apps such asVideolicious, iMovie and Green Screen while also demonstrating optional accessories such as pop-up green screens, external microphones, tablet stands, robotic camera mounts and more. Thanks to the Green Screen Do Ink iPad app, anyone can now shoot broadcast quality green-screen footage! Also learn how to use the leading iOS screencasting apps to create basic screencast videos. Join us to see how simple and fun video production on an iPad can be!


LET'S FACE IT is a purifying cleansing stick that is travel friendly, 100% natural, handmade and vegan.
"I have dry skin and this works beautifully on me! (I use it everyday) This product gets ANYTHING off and leaves me feeling sooo clean... There is no left over mascara smudges in the morning after either. Highly recommend! I also love how it's all natural, vegan & cruelty free!" -Paola C.
Promotes healthy and glowing skin.
Helps restore and replenish skin's moisture.
Nourishes and gently exfoliates skin.
Parabens, Synthetic Preservatives, Harsh dyes, Pigments, Artificial Fragrance and Mineral Oil.
Apply cleanser to face by swirling product directly onto wet skin.
Massage cleanser onto skin and lather.
After use, wash the stick with water.


Boğaziçi University (Turkish: Boğaziçi Üniversitesi, English: Bosphorus University) is a public university which was founded in 1863. Boğaziçi University (BOUN) is consistently regarded as one of the most favourite universities which has high quality of education fields such as engineering, applied science and social science programs in Turkey.
All of the degree students have exams which are administered in two stages. According to their examination scores, they make their choices about the universities they want to be accepted and then they are being registered, getting their acceptance to the university. The Departments have many exchange opportunities under the Erasmus project and other reciprocal agreements of Bogazici University. Office of International Relations includes all the information that you need about how to apply, application form, deadlines for exchange and degree students, announcements and also contact informations.
In Bogaziçi University, tuitions and fees are acceptable prices.
In every department of Boğaziçi University, all the lectures and courses are given 100% in English. Receiving all the coursess in English makes it possible for every foreign students to understand courses easily and efficiently.
Academic program, courses descriptions and also elective courses can be checked from University's Undergraduation Courses webpage.
Courses of the Industrial Engineering are given in Engineering Faculty on South Campus. Students are only allowed to take courses after they pass the English Proficiency Exam which is held three times a year, or lodging a test result like TOEFL. Faculty of Management also provides students to receive education 100% in English as well. Courses of Management are given in Economic and Administrative Sciences Faculty on South Campus.
All the books needed for lectures can be found in the libraries. You also can use e-library . Form into rank and allocate the books or materials that you want to borrow. It is also possible to get books, booklets and lecture notes from older students. Another way to taking lecture notes is using 'durak copy' which is a very common thing. Durak copy is a store which is located opposite of the south campus' entrance.
The Department uses a course management system (CMS) that is widely used both by lecturers and students. Moodle is a CMS that helps students to access complementary material for the courses, keep the track of course progress and their grades, download and submit assignments. It is also designed as a forum for discussing topics both about the lectures and departmental issues.
About Industrial Engineering, Bogazici offers many beneficial courses and practices like Operational Research 1-2-3, Statistics, Probability, Specific Case Study Courses, Java Proggramming, Object Oriented Programming, Marketing, Engineering Economics, Material Sciences etc.
About language, Bogazici's main language is English. Other language courses are obviously exceptions like FR101, GER101. You can also start to a new language in Bogazici. As non-credit courses, engineering students are free to take several language courses such as Russian, German, French, Spanish, Japanese.
In Turkey, Bogazici University is known as one of the best one in Turkey. With its huge library, highly qualified professors and availibility to make very significant researches; it is one of the most popular one among Turkish students.
Bogazici has six engineering fields and also has Management department.
Bogazici is known well at international level with its Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management and Economics Departments.
The number of the exchange students are very high for every department. Incoming exchange students even organize their own parties but never feel segregated from the Bogazici students. Exchange students make close friends and participate in most organizations∂ies.
In Istanbul, it will be easy to find people who can speak English. Especially younger ones who you would get in touch can speak English; but, it is a fact that it is better being able to speak a little the native language of the country. In Boğaziçi University everybody is a potential translator for you and also there are courses for foreigners to help them to learn Turkish. They exist on the campus in two categories: Faculty may take regular courses for free. That includes the Elemantary Turkish course for foreigners. There is also a Turkish language course for foreigners who are not connected with the university. This course has a tuituon. It attracts foreigners married to Turks, foreigners who need Turkish for business purposes, and foreigners who want to learn some Turkish simply because they are here. It is also possible to take private lessons.
Apart from South Campus (Güney Kampüs) which is the main one, the university has buildings in five other campuses. The North Campus (Kuzey Kampüs), Hisar Campus and Uçaksavar Campus are located near the Güney Campus. The South Campus is situated on a hill between Bebek and Rumeli Hisarüstü while the North Campus and Hisar Campus are located in Rumeli Hisarüstü itself. The Kandilli Campus is located on the Asian side of Istanbul (in Çengelköy)and hosts the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute (KOERI). The newest campus is in Kilyos and is called the Sarıtepe Campus. In every campus it is possible to find that what you need in terms of shopping, cafeteria, canteens and the others.
When registrated to Boğaziçi University, all students are given a user name and a password which can be used to login Boğziçi University registration service. Via this internet address students can prepare their course lists and also receive more information. User name is a combination of one's name and surname. If you forget your password, you can get a new one from the responsible person of one of the computer halls with your student ID card. In addition to user name and password you are given BOUN's e-mail address. Boğaziçi University mail box enables you to learn what is going on in the campus, announcements and also recent news. Every students of the University has their own student ID's cards. This card can be used to pay for lunch in refectory (highly recommended, because it is the only way for paying the costs, that is to say cash is not valid. If you load money to your ID card you can get your table d'hote 2.25 tl) fee of fitness center and swimming pool (both of them in the same place and they costs 5 tl per-entrance) can be paid with ID cards. Also, ID card is needed to borrow books from library and issues with student affairs. Students will receive their university cards from the Student Affairs Office.
Boğaziçi University's library is the one of the richest one in Turkey. Many old books were donated to Bogazici University from US Government and most of them only available in this library. The library is located on North campus. During the Academic Year Monday-Friday : 9:00 - 22:15 Sunday : 14:00 - 22:15 During the Summer Recess August 11 - September 14 Monday-Friday: 9:00 - 17:15 Library Locations ; second floor (Near East Collection, General Collection, U.S.A. Historical Documents) first floor (General Collection, Reserve) ground floor(Circulation Desk, Reference Collection, Administration, Photocopy Service) basement (Audiovisual, Periodicals-Indexes-Abstracts, Photocopy Service, Braille Collection). Student ID Cards are used for entrance and borrowing materials from the library.
At Boğziçi University Internet access is provided through ethernet in every faculty for every personnel. Wireless access available everywhere in campuses. There is a large PC cluster on the ground, first and second floor in the Library which University staff and students are welcome to search library catalog, online databases. There is also wireless internet in the library, you can use your laptop. There are also many other computer classrooms around campus which are freely available to staff and students of the University.
For incoming students academic calendar informs them about many important issues like exam dates, double major applications, undergrad transfers and many others.
Boğaziçi University offers various dormitories for its students. 1. male dormitory and 1. female dormitory are on South Campus. 1. north dormitory, 2. north dormitory and 3. north dormitory are on North Campus. 1. Kilyos dormitory and 2. Kkilyos dormitory are on Kilyos (Sarıtepe) campus. Also on Uçaksavar campus there is a dormitory. Superdorm is established on the campus of "Uçaksavar Culture and Sports Facilities" of Bogaziçi University. Currently the superdorm is the only available option for the incoming exchange and special students. Superdorm is operated under a private management. Office of International Relations and Boğaziçi University do not provide housing services. If you want to stay at private house not in dormitories, real estate agents can be helpful for you.
Boğaziçi University grants a wide range of campus facilities to its students.
Mithat Alam Film Center is located in South Campus. It has cinema theater which can take 61 person in. At cinema theater throughout the education term, there are screenings, conversations, panels and presentations. Also this center makes it possible for students who have no chance to watch movies at their home or students who dwell in dormatories to watch or borrow them. This center has a huge variety of movies.
Boğaziçi University has a lot of incoming students from different countries. Residence permit will be handled easily. Office of International Students helps every one to resolve their all kinds of problems.
The possibilities are bus, boat and taxi. The systems are relatively simple once you use them.
Buses: The main transportation vehicle is 'Metrobus' in İstanbul. The end of the line is called 'Zincirlikuyu'. To come to Boğaziçi University from Zincirlikuyu, you should take a bus. 559C or 43R is written on the front of the bus. If you want to go to the Uçaksavar Campus you should get off at 'Cengiz Topel' station. If you want to go to the North Campus, you should get off at 'Nispetiye' station or for going to South Campus, you should get off from the bus at 'Boğaziçi University' station. With both 559C and 43R, you can come to these campuses. After zincirlikuyu their line is the same. For paying the money you can buy a ticket from every station of Metrobus or Zincirlikuyu but it is a bit expencive (2.50 TL). It is better to buy 'Akbil' or 'İstanbul Card' if you come to campus by bus every day. You can get 'İstanbul Card' from student affairs office at South Campus. Every passing costs 95 krş. Akbil costs 1.65 tl per passing. There are buses which are going to Taksim, Beşiktaş, Kabataş frequently from Bebek. Actually it is really easy to travel. If you need to ask for help, everbody will definetly help you.
Subway: From Etiler you can get on subway for going Taksim.With your 'İstanbul Card' or 'Akbil' you can pay the amount.
Taxis: Taxis are plentiful in Istanbul and are inexpensive by US standards. In this regard, Istanbul is easy for newcomers. No matter where you happen to get lost or run out of steam, you are likely to find an empty taxi to take you back to familiar surroundings. All taxis use meters; be sure the driver turns the meter on. The cost is what the meter says. Drivers always recognize the major part of the city you want to go to (i.e. Taksim) and need that information in order to take you to some particular address. Returning to the campus is accomplished by asking for Etiler-Levent and then Bogazici Universty.
Boats: The boat dock is at Bebek. This is a very pleasant way to travel, less crowded during rush hour than one would expect, and also a rapid way to get downtown on a weekday morning. Weekdays there are two early morning boats which go to Eminonu. Along the way they stop at Ortakoy and Besiktas. The schedule is posted at the dock, inside the waiting room. You purchase a token from the ticket window at the dock. If the boat comes and ticket windows is closed, then a boat worker will sell you the token. Going south, the final destination is Eminonu. These boats dock at a particular landing. To return from there, study the schedule posted inside the waiting room and look for boats that return to Bebek. Between the campuses shuttles can be used. See shuttle timetable.
In Turkey there are three operators; namely, Turkcell, Vodafone and Avea. It is cheaper to have international phone calls using Vodafone or Avea.
Boğaziçi University is famous with its large number of student clubs. There are more than 30 student clubs ranging from engineering to photography. Most importantly, all of the student clubs are very active and enable you to improve your hobby to a professional level.
It is possible to try interesting sports for the first time and receive certificates for them. Sailing, submarine sports, mountain climbing and aviation are cases in point.
BUYAK (Operational Research Club) is the club which is the member of ESTIEM and related to the Industrial Engineering. Student clubs organize many activities such as conferences, festivals and concerts during the whole year. Student clubs like BUYAK organize series of seminars for students from all universities and others have festivals including concerts of famous Turkish singers.
Almost every month there are parties exclusive for the Bogazici students in the most popular and fanciest night clubs of Istanbul with a very small amount of entrance fee. 2 major vacations are also organized once in winter for skiing and once in the spring break for summer holiday.
EMT (In Turkish) is the Union of Industrial Engineering Association, aiming to provide effective communication, mutual personal development and knowledge sharing among university students. EMT unite the active industrial engineering societies in a common platform with membership of exclusive thirteen universities including Boğaziçi University in Turkey. They organize a case study competition called VAY, some seminars and some projects related to high schools. Active people from these thirteen universities gather together three times a year for council meetings organized by a different university.
LG Istanbul Bogazici is an active member of ESTIEM, thus you can participate in ESTIEM events during your term in Istanbul .
Every week classic music concerts are performed at Albert Long Hall and in the Mithat Alam Film Center movies are shown for the students. Additionally, actors and authors come to campus for conversations.
If there are errors, broken links, or missing information in this article, please send a mail to studentguide@estiem.org. We appreciate your help.


text:
"Books are a hardbound drug with no danger of overdose. I am the happy victim of books."
"Always read something that will make you look good if you die in the middle of it."
— P.J. O'Rourke
"Beware of the person of one book."
— Thomas Aquinas
Ian Fleming | First Editions
See below for our world-leading stock of Ian Fleming first editions, signed first editions, fine bindings, sets, association copies, letters, and other collectible material relating to Fleming and his famous creation, James Bond.
Ian Lancaster Fleming was born in Mayfair, London on 28th May 1908, the second of four brothers. He was schooled at Eton College and continued his education in Europe, studying languages in Kitzbuhel, Munich and Geneva. In the 1930's Fleming worked as both a merchant banker and a stockbroker, but it was at journalism (initially reporting for Reuters, then freelance) that he excelled. During World War II, with the rank of Commander, he worked as assistant to the Director of Naval Intelligence at the Admiralty in London, privy to many secrets. It was his experience in this role and his earlier escapades in Russia that were to inspire many of the plots and characters that would appear within his later novels. After the war Fleming dabbled in travel journalism and began writing instructional articles for his network of 'Mercury [news] Service' agents. In the late '40s he bought a property in Jamaica, where in early 1952 he settled down to write a novel. Casino Royale, the first James Bond adventure, was produced in just two months. The same successful routine was followed every year for the rest of his life, leading to a total of fourteen Bond books.
Queen Anne Press
Ian Fleming the Bibliography by Jon Gilbert
The Lilly Library
James Bond First Editions
The Ian Fleming Foundation
Results 126 - 150 (of 202)
[LOBBY CARDS] Goldfinger. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
[FLEMING, Ian Lancaster, (1908-1964)].
United Artists, Printed in England 1964. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1964 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a......	More
[LOBBY CARDS] Licence To Kill. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England, 1989. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1989 MGM/UA film starring Timothy Dalton as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a......	More
[LOBBY CARDS] Thunderball. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
[LOBBY CARDS] You Only Live Twice. Set of official front of house cards / lobby cards.
United Artists, Printed in England, 1967. [Cinema promotion] Complete set of 8 original UK Front of House Stills for the 1967 UA film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Saltzman and Albert R. Broccoli's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 10 x 8 inches. Housed in a......	More
[MOVIE POSTER] A View To A Kill.
Litho in USA, 1985. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1985 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. 'Golden Gate' style Artwork by Gouzee. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. Fine condition (Poster Grade 'A'). Will be.....	More
Great Britain: Printed in Nottingham by Lonsdale and Bartholomew Ltd., 1985. [Film promotion] British quad crown poster for the 1985 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Style A, Artwork by Dan Gouzeeo. With NSS (National Screen Service) credit.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] Casino Royale.
Litho in USA, 1967. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1967 Columbia Pictures film starring Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress and David Niven, produced by Charles K Feldman and Jerry Bresler. NSS no. 67/72. Artwork by Robert McGinnis. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. National Screen Service stamp to.....	More
Litho in USA, 2006. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2006 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. DOUBLE-SIDED, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Photograph by Greg Williams. Never folded. Some trivial handling;.....	More
Litho in USA, 2006. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 2006 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. DOUBLE-SIDED, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Photograph by Greg Williams. Never folded. Minor creasing to right-hand.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] Die Another Day.
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. ADVANCE one-sheet poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor creasing to edges; fine condition (Poster.....	More
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet character poster for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Minor handling; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A').....	More
Litho in USA, 2002. [Film promotion] COMPLETE SET OF FIVE U.S. one-sheet character posters for the 2002 MGM film starring Pierce Brosnan as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. Single sided, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches each. Never folded. Minor handling;.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] For Your Eyes Only.
Litho in USA, 1981. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1981 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. 'Legs' style Artwork by Bill Gold. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Rolled. Creased to lower margin with a couple.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love
Litho in USA, 1964. [Film promotion] U.S. style 'B' one-sheet poster for the 1964 United Artists film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Salzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Design by David Chasman. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. Dealer and National Screen.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] From Russia With Love.
Litho in USA, 1964. [Film promotion] U.S. style 'A' one-sheet poster for the 1964 United Artists film starring Sean Connery as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Harry Salzman and Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Design by David Chasman. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. National Screen Service stamp.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] Licence (License) to Kill.
Litho in USA, 1989. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1989 MGM/UA film starring Timothy Dalton as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Designed by Tony Synegar, with photography by Keith Hamshere and Douglas Kirkland.....	More
Litho in USA, 1989. [Film promotion] ADVANCE-style U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1989 MGM/UA film starring Timothy Dalton as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Cubby Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson's EON Productions. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Some creases to margins; fine condition (Poster Grade 'A').....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] Moonraker.
Litho in USA, 1979. [Film promotion] U.S. Review-style one-sheet poster for the 1979 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Folded. Fine condition (Poster Grade 'A'). Will be despatched rolled, in a substantial.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] Octopussy.
Great Britain: Printed in Nottingham by Lonsdale and Bartholomew Ltd., 1983. [Film promotion] British quad crown poster for the 1983 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Dan Gouzee and Renato Casaro. Rolled. A little foxing and.....	More
Printed in England by E Berry Ltd., Bradford, 1983. [Film promotion] International one-sheet poster for the 1983 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Daniel J Gouzee and Renato Casaro. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Printed.....	More
Litho in USA, 1983. [Film promotion] U.S. one-sheet poster for the 1983 United Artists film starring Roger Moore as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Albert R. Broccoli's Eon Productions. Artwork by Daniel J Gouzee and Renato Casaro. Approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Rolled. Creased to fight-hand margin else.....	More
[MOVIE POSTER] Skyfall.
Litho in USA, 2012. [Film promotion] ADVANCE-style U.S. one-sheet poster for the 2012 MGM/Columbia Pictures film starring Daniel Craig as Ian Fleming's James Bond, produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli's EON Productions. DOUBLE-SIDED, approximate dimensions 27 x 40 inches. Never folded. Some creasing to edges; fine condition (Poster.....	More

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaCommonCrawl


Your dentist has recommended that you see a periodontist, a dental specialist who treats periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that infects the gum tissue causing inflammation, redness, swelling and loss of bone around the teeth. It can affect one tooth or many.


text:
Kirsten Gillibrand: Bill Clinton should've resigned
Stef W. Kight
Photo: J. Scott Applewhite / AP
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) told the New York Times that Bill Clinton should have resigned from the presidency after the Monica Lewinsky scandal. "Things have changed today, and I think under those circumstances there should be a very different reaction," she said.
Why it matters: Sen. Al Franken and Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore have faced immense backlash and pressure to step down after being accused of sexual harassment and assault — accusations no worse than those brought against Bill Clinton. In today's environment, with sexual harassment and assault allegations making headlines almost daily, Gillibrand thinks that Clinton would have felt more pressure to resign, her spokesperson told the Times.


text:
package edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result;

import java.util.ArrayList;
import java.util.Collection;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.HashMap;
import java.util.HashSet;
import java.util.List;
import java.util.Map;
import java.util.Set;

import edu.common.dynamicextensions.domaininterface.EntityInterface;

/**
 * @author Srinath, deepak_shingan
 * @param <R>
 */
public class QueryResult<R extends IRecord> implements IQueryResult<R> {
    private static final long serialVersionUID = -6100202491215936158L;

    /**
     * Record map
     * key   :service-url
     * value : List of records
     */
    private Map<String, List<R>> records;

    /**
     * Query result output entity
     */
    private EntityInterface outputEntity;

    /**
     * Collection for failed query URLs
     */
    private Set<FQPUrlStatus> fqpUrlStatus = new HashSet<FQPUrlStatus>();

    /**
     *
     * @param outputEntity
     */
    protected QueryResult(EntityInterface outputEntity) {
        this.records = new HashMap<String, List<R>>();
        this.outputEntity = outputEntity;
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.common.querysuite.queryobject.IBaseQueryObject#getId()
     */
    public final Long getId() {
        return null;
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.common.querysuite.queryobject.IBaseQueryObject#setId(java.lang.Long)
     */
    public final void setId(Long id) {

    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IQueryResult#getRecords()
     */
    public Map<String, List<R>> getRecords() {
        return Collections.unmodifiableMap(records);
    }

    /**
     * Returns records for specified URL
     * @param url
     * @return List<R>
     */
    private List<R> getRecordsForUrl(String url) {
        List<R> val = records.get(url);
        if (val == null) {
            val = new ArrayList<R>();
            records.put(url, val);
        }
        return val;
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IQueryResult#addRecord(java.lang.String, edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IRecord)
     */
    public void addRecord(String url, R record) {
        getRecordsForUrl(url).add(record);
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IQueryResult#addRecords(java.lang.String, java.util.List)
     */
    public void addRecords(String url, List<R> records) {
        List<R> existingRecords = getRecordsForUrl(url);
        existingRecords.addAll(records);
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IQueryResult#addUrl(java.lang.String)
     */
    public List<R> addUrl(String url) {
        return getRecordsForUrl(url);
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IQueryResult#getOutputEntity()
     */
    public EntityInterface getOutputEntity() {
        return outputEntity;
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IQueryResult#getFailedURLs()
     */
    public Set<FQPUrlStatus> getFQPUrlStatus() {
        return fqpUrlStatus;
    }

    /* (non-Javadoc)
     * @see edu.wustl.cab2b.common.queryengine.result.IQueryResult#setFailedURLs(java.util.Collection)
     */
    public void setFQPUrlStatus(Collection<FQPUrlStatus> failedQueryUrls) {
        this.fqpUrlStatus.addAll(failedQueryUrls);
    }

    public Boolean getIsSystemGenerated() {
        return null;
    }

    public void setIsSystemGenerated(Boolean isSystemGenerated) {

    }
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


text:
T-Kimono: Scandinavian Style Meets Japanese Traditional Clothing
June 23, 2017 / Johnny / 2 Comments
For years Westerners have experimented with wearing traditional Japanese clothing like the kimono and jinbei. The results have, at best, been mixed. Let's just say that it takes a certain type of non-Japanese man or women to wear a kimono without looking out of place. I for one, have never even felt the urge to try, that is until my recent encounter with the T-Kimono.
designer and tailor T. Michael (left) and Takayuki Yajima, director of Y.& Sons
The T-Kimono is a collaboration between Norwegian tailor and designer T-Michael and Japanese company Y. & Sons. T-Michael is one of the masterminds behind Norwegian Rain, a successful bespoke fashion brand that specializes in waterproof outerwear (the brand actually attributes Japan as a major influence and says that their first ever order was from a shop in Tokyo). Y. & Sons is an offshoot of major Kimono retailer Yamato, and is distinguished by their efforts to modernize the kimono for a younger, hipper, male audience. They began operating in 2015 and currently have a shop in Tokyo.
The T-Kimono is a wool-suit kimono that was developed in collaboration between T-Michael and Y. & Sons. The line of kimonos debuted at Pitti Uomo earlier this year. The fabric features a heavy flannel cloth with a mono stripe running through the entire length. Suits are known for their tailored, structural curves; kimono's are known for their untailored straight lines. The objective of creating beautiful drapery around the body is very similar to the concept of tailoring. The difference is that suits are meant to fit the body while kimonos are meant to be more loose fitting. By uniting these similarities and differences, the team has managed to create a stunning garment that unites the best of both worlds.
The T-Kimono will be available at Y. & Sons beginning in October 2017. It's priced at 81,000 yen and the haori jacket is 75,600 yen.
the Y.& Sons shop in Tokyo (Map)
If you're interested, also check out some styles from the Y. & Sons 2017 look book. You'll be surprised how modern the kimono can look:
Wafrica: Japanese Kimonos Inspired by West African Culture Yukata Zero: Inclusivity in Traditional Japanese Garments Kyoto Kool: an exhibition of modern kimono in New York Spoon & Tamago Member Lecture with Kimono Researcher Sheila Cliffe
Fashionkimono
How Far Will You Go? An Exhibition of Grand Projects at 21_21 Design Sight
Keep Cool This Summer With the Komorebi Uchiwa
The T-Kimono looks appealing I hail designer T-Michael and Japanese company Y. & Sons for embracing their culture and at the same time make it more appealing to the current generation. Thumbs up.
困る娘
sorry to say but every westerner I have seen dressed up in kimono looks like a complete wanker. cultureal dress is not a costume.


ivory kitchen cabinets ivory white kitchen cabinets image and shower ivory kitchen cabinets with backsplash.
stanley dining chairs designed by debs for furniture in the this listing is for 2 stanley dining room set.
stone subway tile backsplash stone subway tile kitchen tile bathroom tile grey stone subway tile backsplash.
window screens san antonio window screens s window screen replacement san antonio tx.
kids table and chairs white toddlers chair and table set table set small white kids table white play table and chairs little table and chair set table and chair set for preschoolers childrens white ta.
6 foot pool table pool table portable pool table mini top snooker pool table pool table portable pool tables pool table 6 foot pool table walmart.
grab bar for shower grab bar compliant shower grab bar installation fiberglass.
corrugated garden beds corrugated garden beds corrugated iron raised garden beds best of corrugated metal raised garden bed corrugated galvanised raised garden beds adelaide.
beyer garden garden bayer garden fungus fighter.


Welcome to the Delaware Purchasing Group!
Gain extensive access to statewide RFPs, bids and awards. Registered vendors benefit from more state and local Delaware government bids in a central location and an easier way to access bid opportunities. Please register with Statewide access for matching bids and RFPs from Delaware government agencies.
Register to grow your business with local & state Delaware government agencies today.


A fast-growing Lancashire business which is a leading supplier of roller shutters and garage doors has secured a £200,000 loan from Lancashire Rosebud Finance, managed by Mercia Fund Managers, to support its expansion.
The funding will allow RCS Doors to double the floorspace at its Rawtenstall factory and create four new jobs.
RCS specialises in the design and manufacture of roller shutters for industrial, commercial and domestic use. The company supplies customers nationwide and offers a bespoke manufacturing service and fast-track delivery. Its extensive product range includes eco-friendly doors which improve heat retention and reduce energy costs.
RCS was established in 1999 by Steven Kenny, the current Managing Director, who is also Vice Chairman of the Industrial Door section of dhf, the industry trade body, and has been an active campaigner in promoting health and safety standards in the industry. The company, which now employs over 30 people, has been growing rapidly and has almost doubled its turnover in the past three years.
The funding will allow it to expand its operations within its existing premises by installing a mezzanine floor, and to employ two sales staff and two apprentices.
County Councillor Michael Green, Cabinet member for economic development, said: "The team at RCS focus on a bespoke offering. An impressive 98% customer retention rate is a clear indication of the success of their work, which we're pleased that Rosebud has been able to support as they look to grow even further.
"The company recently redesigned their website to give customers more details about their product. It's important for companies to use digital technology in this way, to develop their business and bring in new business.


text:
The Culture Cove
A Paradise for Cultural Opinion
tCC Anime Rankings
The Culture Cove – Supporting Creation
Anime – A New World (Plus Mini-Reviews!)
December 22, 2015 · by TAYLOR	· in Anime, Special Articles, TV Reviews.	·
Because film and TV is so lucrative, many art forms seem to have mid-points bringing them onto the screen.
Want to listen to music on the screen? Watch a musical!
Want to admire art on the screen? Watch a silent movie!
However I've never known what could be considered as the screen version of the next biggest art form, reading a book. I know the first thing that popped into your head then was "What you chattin'!? Books are turned into movies all the time!" But they're just movies, they're not the same as reading the book and you know it!
Well, I finally discovered how to read a book on the screen, Japanese anime!
Recently I reviewed Japanese anime series Attack on Titan. If you've seen it then you know how blown away I was by it, I felt like I had my eyes opened to a new world of stories! Since then I've been hooked by what anime has to offer.
Cartoons in the western world are generally considered to be things you watch when you're about 12, and certainly not a mass-market form of entertainment. However, I'm going to try and convince you connoisseurs why anime is more than just girls with puppy eyes!
A Google image search for 'Anime' returns these results…
I would like to start my argument with a statistic:
According to Wikipedia, the first book of box-office sensation The Hunger Games has sold more than 28 million copies in the United States alone. The whole trilogy has sold more than 65 million copies in the US.
Impressive, right?
Well, hugely successful manga comic series Attack on Titan has so far sold 50 million copies in Japan (a country with less than 40% of the States' population). Also, Attack on Titan is a series that is yet to be completed.
Manga comics are as big out there as traditional novels are here. The same can be said for the anime on TV, with the highly-praised TV adaptation of AoT receiving as much interest in the east as you would expect from major TV series' in the west.
If it's good enough for them, then why shouldn't it be good enough for us!
Since watching Attack on Titan I've thrown myself into the fascinating world of anime TV. These are some of the major differences I've noticed in this form compared to more common film and TV.
Dialogue: since the majority of anime is translated from Japanese (I haven't watched any with English voices yet) the dialogue was bound to be different. The conversations do seem much less natural, their sentences seemingly drawn from the pages of a book instead of real-life. However, this does make for a much more thoughtful watch, something you wouldn't necessarily expect from a cartoon.
Drop In, Drop Out: One of the major attractions of anime is its pick-up-and-play style. For someone with a tiny attention span like myself, being able to watch a 20-min episode (a seemingly common run-time for anime) here and there instead of having to commit to a full hour of viewing makes these stories much easier to get into, and if you dislike it you can put it away without feeling like you've wasted your life away.
Western influence: Even though the anime series' are usually set in Asia, the characters themselves are predominately western, as is the drawing style for many manga pieces. For example, Attack on Titan had only one major character of Asian origin, female lead Mikasa, and she is only Japanese-American.
Opening Credits: Keep the remote with you, because the opening credits are usually way too cheesy to watch. I'm sure they mean well, but when you hear cheesy singing and read the 'philosophical' lyrics that barely make sense when translated to English, you can't help but cringe. I've only seen one opening credits the whole way through, and that was for the first time only. Closing credits are usually the same.
Creativity: As you would expect, the majority of anime stories are very far-fetched. If you're looking for realism, this might not be for you, although the characters are as real and human as you would find in a book. These people are not bound by budgets (as such) or physical abilities, meaning the stories you find in this form are some of the most original you're likely to find.
This creativity passes into the people. More specifically, the bad guys. Some of the villains I've seen over the last few weeks have been the most exciting and interesting villains I've seen in the 1Yr+ I've been reviewing culture.
As I've been saying, I've watched a fair amount of anime on Netflix over the last few weeks. While I've seen parts of many different series', two particularly caught my eye. Here's a quick review of these two:
Sword Art Online (S1, 26x20min)
Perhaps what people assume Japanese anime is all about, SAO follows Kirito as he is one of thousands to be trapped inside the virtual MMORPG by the game's developer. Completing the game is their only escape, something that could take them many years.
I think this is aimed at a much younger audience, and came across to me as a bit simplistic in story. The characters were solid, but I think there was a lack of sub-plots throughout the episodes. Also, the main plot is pretty dragged out, with the mid-series twist (and future seasons, from what I've read) extremely unoriginal. I can imagine young gamers would like this, though.
Tokyo Ghoul (S1, 12x22min)
This might require a bit more explaining. In this, ghouls are terrifying people that only survive by eating other humans. After Kaneki is nearly killed by a ghoul, he is saved by doctors who use the ghoul's organs to save him, turning him into a ghoul/human hybrid. He is forced to adjust to the life of a ghoul, learning to appreciate the struggle and humanity shown by Tokyo's modern-day boogeymen.
This is a really good series, and shows exactly what I think anime can offer. While it might not have the plot-twists that make AoT the success it is, the drama and conflicting beliefs in this are good enough to rival most books and films I've seen.
Also, this would be just perfect for an American, live-action remake. If eastern culture was to ever hit the mainstream (something that may hinge on Ghost in the Shell's American live-action adaptation), I would put good money on this being made into a film or TV series for a western mainstream audience.
If I've managed to convince you that anime might be worth your time, I would highly suggest trying Tokyo Ghoul out as a starter point!
I was never one for TV series', however I cannot stop watching anime! It simply offers stuff that film and TV could only ever dream of, and for that reason alone is well worth a watch.
Also, I'm still relatively new to the anime scene. If you know something really good that I should watch then please let me know in the comments!
We're always looking for passionate contributors! I would love to work with a seasoned anime viewer to deliver regular anime reviews. If this sounds interesting to you, why don't you get in touch!
Tags: 1, 2010's, Adaptation, Anime, Art, Book, Comic, Ghoul, Japan, Japanese, Manga, Online, Review, Season, Series, Sword, Tokyo, TV
← Kevin & Perry Go Large (2000) – Film Review
2015: Film in Review →
5 responses to "Anime – A New World (Plus Mini-Reviews!)"
Pingback: Anime Pocket Reviews!! Ep.4 – The Asterisk War, Akame Ga Kill | The Culture Cove·
Pingback: Anime Pocket Reviews!! Ep.5 – Occult Academy, Tokyo Ghoul √A | The Culture Cove·
Pingback: Anime Pocket Reviews!! Ep.6 – Sword Art Online II, Deadman Wonderland | The Culture Cove·
Pingback: 15 Anime Review Awards | The Culture Cove·
Pingback: Anime Pocket Reviews Ep. 68 – Devilman Crybaby, Seven Deadly Sins | The Culture Cove·
Find your Favourites:
Skip to section:
Film Reviews (168)
# (5)
General Thoughts (5)
Special Articles (26)
Supporting Creation (3)
TV Reviews (4)
Videogames (7)
Follow The Culture Cove via Email
Enter your email address to follow The Culture Cove and receive notifications of new posts by email.
Follow The Culture Cove on WordPress.com
Follow TCC on Twitter
The Culture Cove was set up in 2014 with the intention of providing honest and entertaining film reviews. Since then, we have branched out into many different art mediums, but our ethos has remained the same. We are an honest, viewer-run site providing promotion for and insight into some of the most entertaining, boundless and inclusive arts happening in global popular culture right now.
Your support is hugely appreciated. We hope you enjoy reading The Culture Cove as much as we enjoy creating it!
The Culture Cove founder.
Check out some of our favourites:
100 Anime Reviewed - Best Ever Anime Episode?!
Anime Pocket Reviews Ep.45 - Food Wars S3, Land of the Lustrous & Cliffhangers in Anime
Anime Pocket Reviews Special: Spring '18 Half-Term Report! Tokyo Ghoul:re, My Hero Academia 3, Food Wars 3, Persona 5 and More!!
Ruben Brandt, Collector - Film Review
Anime Pocket Reviews Ep. 61 - Kakegurui XX, Kaguya-sama: Love is War
Cherry: Chromatics - Song of the Week
Pitch Perfect (2012) - Film Review


text:
Q: New to python, help please with reading this lines square = {2: 4, -3: 9, -1: 1, -2: 4}
key1 = max(square)
print(key1) # 2
key2 = max(square, key = lambda k: square[k])
print(key2) # -3
key3 = square[key2]
print(key3) # 9

Q1: sorry if this question seems irrelevant but, how does square[k] works, I can't get the logic behind it every time I remove K, the answer would be the same as key1
Q2: How does the logic works with key3 resulting to 9
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!

A: The second argument to max is an ordering function that extracts the value to order by. Thus, max(square, key = lambda k: square[k]) returns the key of square that has the greatest corresponding value.

A: In this instance, k is referring to the key in the dictionary square.
Dictionaries are made up of key:value pairs, which you can see in the declaration of square in the first line.
If we want a specific value from a dictionary, we need to reference it's key. So if we want to print 4 from our dictionary, we need to feed in the key 2.
So the following code would print '4':
square = {2: 4, -3: 9, -1: 1, -2: 4}
k = 2
print(square[k])

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaStackExchange


"Short for Information Technology, and pronounced as separate letters, the broad subject concerned with all aspects of managing and processing information, especially within a large organization or company using computers. Because computers are central to information management, computer departments within companies and universities are often called IT departments" (Source).
1. First Rule: Don't poke the bear.
2. Yes, I work here. Yes, I am a girl. Yes, I know what I'm doing. Can we get started with your problems now?
3. Oh, and learn my name. IT Babe, Girl, Computer Chick, or "Hey you" does NOT flatter my intelligence… or help the status of your computer issues.
4. No, I don't actually say "Have you tried turning it off and on again" just to quote the people from the movies. Half the time that's actually the problem.
7. No, I can't get that document that you didn't save back. You didn't save it… it's gone. Sorry.
8. Dropped it in the toilet? It fell out of your backpack? You lent it to your friend? You ran over it with your car?
No, I'm not going to ask how your computer ended up in this condition, but you can bet my co-workers and I are going to talk about it when you're gone. Yes, we probably think you're an idiot.
9. If I hear one more old person tell me, "I swear all computers are the devil!" I'm going to program their computer so that every time it goes to sleep it flashes a giant "666" at them because—SERIOUSLY PEOPLE, if you listened to me you wouldn't keep coming back with issues.
10. Truth is we have about a 50/50 ratio of people who have good phone skills. Some of us are great at it, and some of us are downright embarrassing. Some of us would have made very successful livings as secretaries… most of us wouldn't. You get used to it.
11. No, I'm not going to tell you how to illegally watch TV shows and movies that have not even been released yet… It's illegal and I don't believe in corruption… but if you want to know, that movie was really good and you should see it in theatres soon.
12. Just because you deleted your history doesn't mean I can't still see what you've been doing on your computer. So just DON'T, okay? If you've got something to hide you'd be better off buying a new computer. Yes, I am that good.
And while we are on this subject, have the decency to change your background picture when I come to fix your computer. At least to something a little less… offensive? Seeing half-dressed pictures of your significant other does not make my day like it makes yours… or if it's not even that. In truth, I could have lived my whole life not knowing you were a grown adult obsessed with My Little Pony.
13. No, you should not have clicked that link from that random email you didn't recognize. It's now a really annoying virus that I can get off, but it's going to be a lot of work that was easily avoided. DON'T CLICK THE LINK.
14. Don't, I beg you, please don't bring your laptop to us with "viruses" if you don't have an antivirus protector. Because, just NO.
15. Why yes! Of course I can give you <fill in the blank> for free! I totally have an unlimited budget and loads of extras kept back just for you.
17. Also, your computer will be returned to you in a better condition than when it arrived—and may or may not smell like lemon cleaner—I don't even want to know what you were eating over this thing.
18. Don't EVER think that just because I work in IT that I can't take you in a fight. You have no idea what kind of insane bicep muscles I've gained from carrying heavy computers across this campus multiple times a day. Truth is that just because I'm a girl doesn't mean I can't carry the same or more than any one of the guys. And I will get it down there faster and more orderly as well.
19. Make me angry and you may or may not be able to connect to the Internet every again.
20. Not that you asked, but no, we don't get thanked enough and sometimes it's frustrating. Yes, I actually do have days where I love my job, but it's not because of you. You don't know this, but IT people can be some of the funniest, wisest, most generous people I've ever met. Make sure you tell them they're appreciated because they're really good at what they do and you depend on them a lot more than you realize.
Pictures of my favorite fictional IT Girl, Felicity Smoak from "Arrow".
Well, that is unless you count that one time in 8th grade (I'm still not sure if I've told my mom about this… if not, sorry Mom) when this boy and I moved into the state of what you call "going out" (not really dating, or even speaking for that matter, just a boyfriend and girlfriend couple who glance awkwardly at each other from time to time). For most of my life I've had to pretend my singleness doesn't bother me. Why? Because we live in this weird society that in order to be single you've had to fit into one of two categories.
Society, both Christian and secular, has this warped idea that if someone is single, they either need to be totally obsessed with getting un-single as soon as possible OR they need to embrace their singleness to the fullest with this tough, independent attitude that pretty much is like wearing an "I HEART CELIBACY!" shirt for all the world to see.
Truth is I've never fit into either of those categories… I've pretended to be more of the latter, when in truth; my singleness has bothered me for a long time.
Basically, I've been on some dates, but even those leave much to be desired as far as being "in the know" when it comes to romantic attachments. A Mexican restaurant here, movie date there, an art museum, a hiking trip, and some coffee shop chats on the side… truth is I am NOT the most romantically competent gal on the planet. My history, it seems, goes no farther than a "two-date wonder".
So, you can see I've set the stage for this pitiful girl caught between wanting to be a strong, independent woman, but also not nearly content with her singleness. Meanwhile, the world around me is screaming at me to pick a side.
As far as relationships go, other than the example of my parents and far too many friends who have married young, I'm on my own to figure out what my problem is. To this day, the only boy I can say I ever "truly" loved died from cancer when I was sixteen. While sixteen-year-olds may not really understand love, I know for a fact they understand heartbreak. Since him, I've had a few crushes, all secret obviously because you CAN'T have crushes and be proud of your singleness at the same time.
Or maybe society isn't to blame for my silence about liking someone. While I'll give you my opinion on everything from wildlife conservation to "Twilight", expressing attraction is not one of my vocal tendencies...like EVER. I'm pretty sure my group of friends from high school sat around talking about how strange it was that from age 16-20, I refused to show ANY interest in boys… and I mean AT ALL (unless you count fictional characters because I had a thing for Prince Caspian for a LONG time lol). I've been a 3rd, 5th, and 9th wheel for more times than I care to count, but I've never been somebody's "#1".
Yet while I acted, and still act, like boys aren't an issue… boy, oh, boy they're a big one. In my senior year of college (as in six months ago, lol) I had a moderately significant crush on this guy in one of my literature classes. He was the stuff dreams are made of (too cheesy? YAH.)… AKA totally my type. He was tall, dark, handsome, blue eyes, adventurous spirit, with a heart for God AND missions, and GREAT taste in music. Not to mention he was super smart. Having this "school girl crush", though 22 and most independent in nature, I didn't know what to do to get him to notice me. My solution? I tried to engage him in conversation whenever I saw him; at meals, in class, in the hall, if we passed in the library… One time when he helped me with a writing project, I took my biggest step yet to let him know I was interested. I wrote him a thank you note and put my phone number in it. SCANDALOUS, RIGHT?
I do not throw myself at men, but that was about as close as I've ever come to being "the pursuer". Nothing happened, he was polite and obliging, but it never went beyond that. He never called or texted and in a few weeks we graduated and went our separate ways.
I spent quite some time after texting a close friend, being the classic over-dramatic-scorned girl. I think the phrase, "WHAT'S WRONG WITH ME!?" was sent more than a few times. But seriously, all around me society is pointing its fingers saying, "You are 23 years old, you've yet to have a serious boyfriend, or even get past a second date! Obviously, you're doing something wrong, girl! Half your friends are married by now!" Whether it was extended relatives asking about my relationship status, newlywed friends, friends in relationships, or most commonly those beautiful people in movies, every once in a while I would feel The Look. If you're not in the same boat as me you've probably not even realized this Look exists. When people talk to you they all get it… this sad, curious look that says, "Poor dear, still on your own? How are you going to change that?" Followed by each and everyone one of them giving me their advice on how "not to let it bother me" or how to get myself in the proverbial "game".
Some have said, "Stop, pursuing… the ones worth keeping will pursue you." Yeah, I want that, I totally want that, what girl doesn't want to be pursued by a boy? However, the truth is if I'm not "pursuing" them, all I'm doing is just here waiting. Waiting to be wanted… waiting to be noticed… it feels like I'm waiting to matter.
I'm sitting here now wondering… is this my life now? Being interested in someone for a little while, doing everything in my power to get him to notice me, pursuing him in whatever awkward way I attempt to, realizing it's not to be, and then waiting around for the next interesting man to come along? Pursuing… and waiting… waiting and pursuing… all with this pitiful hope that at some point the man will eventually turn out to be that cheesy Hallmark movie "ONE". I don't want to live that life.
I don't want to have to choose between strength in myself or strength through a significant other… Why does strength have to come from me or someone else? Let's be honest, if history is anything to go by, we both fail.
The standard "Christian" alternative to this is sitting around telling the world that I'm perfectly and totally content to be single… that I'm waiting for God's timing… when in truth this "waiting" for my husband to get here is making me unbelievably miserable. Why? Because my waiting is really just building expectation that reality NEVER meets up with. That's a sad place to wait.
So here is where I find myself, with a question. The question is, what is the place between waiting and pursuing?
So, what do I do? Keep holding onto the good girl's Christian idea that God will bring the perfect guy along when the time is right? People say, "It'll happen when you're not expecting it", which if I'm honest is ALL THE TIME… and still a form of expecting something. That's still waiting… Where is the bridge between waiting and say… acceptance? Accepting things will be okay one way or the other.
In church we are taught that the Bible says, "Wait upon the Lord". I think subconsciously that verse has been combined the verse in Psalms 37:4, "Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart." This then turns into my own version that reads, "I must wait upon the Lord and he will give all my deepest wishes." Which in turn is translated as I'm actually ONLY willing to wait on God as long as He is going to eventually give me what I want. That is so NOT Biblical. Misguided Christianity for so long has begun to scream a twisted, "Wait upon the Lord… to bring you a husband," but do you know what that really is saying? What that really boils down to is forget God because what I'm actually doing is just waiting on a husband.
That is not truth. The Bible says "Wait upon the LORD." Wait upon God alone, nothing else, no "Wait upon God..." whens, ifs, ands, or becauses. What God is really saying is to wait on Him, delight in him, and watch His desires become mine.
This realization stopped me in my tracks. This exhausting and frustrating process of pursuit and waiting… I've had it all wrong. There is only one Being I should be pursuing or waiting on. And it's not the one both Christian and secular culture alike throw at me. I want to pursue God for God… not for a husband. I want to wait on God for God… not for Him to provide me a husband.
The best part is that God is already pursuing me. He has been pursuing me for ages. He pursues me every day of my life. He displayed his immeasurable devotion and passion for me by sending his only Son to die in my place. He waits for me just as I am called to wait on Him. Waiting on God means living the life He has established for me and following where He leads me. Trusting him on this beautiful, but often rocky path called life.
So yeah, marriage, a husband, kids, as much as it embarrasses me to say it they're something I want. I don't fit into that one of the other. Yes, I'm a strong independent woman who is proud to be capable on my own, but I'm also this fanciful romantic who desires to find marriage, human love and commitment. Marriage... it's something I want, but NOT something I NEED. I trust God with this path. Trust… faith… Hebrews 11:1 reads, "The fundamental fact of existence is that this trust in God, this faith, is the firm foundation under everything that makes life worth living…" [MESSAGE].
You see, I've come to discover that the place between waiting and pursuing is FAITH and TRUST in God. Not always easy, but always worth it. The voices around me are still telling me to pick a side, but luckily I don't have to depend on myself or a significant other to be my strength. Only GOD's strength has the power to withstand ALL trials and hardships. At the end of the day, it's ALL ABOUT GOD.
So there isn't anything wrong with me, or YOU, if you're reading this in the same position I am. I like to think of it as God wanting me to himself, which He does, whether I'm in a relationship with someone or not. I am fully His first. And I don't have to choose between embracing singleness or celibacy because my focus is not on the things of man, but on the things of God. The things of God are so much bigger than my little world can possibly comprehend and I love it. Where I'm standing right now... it's not a normal place to be, but I'm done waiting. I'm done pursuing. Instead I'm longing to be consumed by trust and faith in the most mighty and glorious King of the Universe… and it's kind of amazing.
Besides, my adventures with Him being my pursuit and my pursuer, my challenges waiting with Him and on Him are so much bigger and better than silly boys.


text:
Q: What is the laplace transform of $\delta(t-\pi /6)\sin (t)$
What is the laplace transform of $\delta(t-\pi /6)\sin (t)$

I know that $L\{\delta(t-\pi/6) \}=e^{-s\pi/6}$
I also know that $L\{\sin (t) \}=1/(s^2+1)$
I also know that $L\{(u(t-\pi/6)f(t-\pi/6)\}=e^{-s\pi/6}F(s)$ where $F(s)=L\{f(t)\}$

A: The Laplace transform is by definition $$ \int_0^{\infty}\exp(-st)\delta(t-\pi /6)\sin (t)dt=\sin(\frac{\pi}{6})\exp(-s\frac{\pi}{6})=(1/2)\exp(-s\frac{\pi}{6})$$

A: In THIS ANSWER and THIS ONE, I provided primers on the Dirac Delta.
Using the "sifting property" of the Dirac Delta, for any suitable test function $\phi(t)$, we have
$$\int_{-\infty}^\infty \delta(t-t')\,\phi(t)\,dt=\phi(t') \tag 1$$
Now, let $\phi(t)=e^{-st}\sin(t)u(t)$ and $t'=\pi/6$.  Then from $(1)$ we find
$$\begin{align}
\int_0^\infty \delta(t-\pi/6)\,e^{-st}\sin(t)\,dt&=\int_{-\infty}^\infty \delta(t-\pi/6)\,e^{-st}\sin(t)u(t)\,dt\\\\
&=e^{-s\pi/6}\sin(\pi/6)u(\pi/6)\\\\
&=e^{-s\pi/6}\sin(\pi/6)\\\\
&=\frac12 e^{-\pi s/6}
\end{align}$$
as was to be shown!


text:
Hyperbole Poems By Robert Frost
Poetry is one of the most beautiful forms of written expression, but it's not exactly a breeze for young writers to master. Our fifth grade poetry worksheets were created to help students better.
International Journal of Academic Research and Reflection Vol. 2, No. 4, 2014 ISSN 2309-0405 STYLISTIC ANALYSIS OF THE POEM "THE ONSET" BY ROBERT FROST Abdul Bari Khan, Summara Raffique & Ghazala Saddique Department of English, University of Lahore Sargodha Campus, Sargodha, PAKISTAN ABSTRACT The present study aims to analyze the stylistic features of the poem "The Onset" written by Robert Frost.
I love pictures of the Earth from space. They give us a great perspective on our little planet down here. And sometimes they are simply stunning for their own sake… like this shot of lightning.
Here are 12 poems that are perfect for middle school students. Funny, quirky, interesting, and poignant poems that most teens and pre-teens can relate to. Idea for literary analysis.
Chanda Hai Tu Poem Dailymotion Neeraj had a song for all of the nine rasas, a poem for every emotion that are. and writes unforgettable lines like "Thokar tu jab na khaayega, paas kisi gam ko na jab tak bulayega; zindagi hai. Neeraj had a song for all of the nine rasas, a poem for every emotion that are. and
The poetry and lyrical nature of that line are wonderful, and the sentiment… well. He was exactly right. Sagan was one of many people who influenced me, and of course so many of us who promote.
However, like Robert Frost in the poem, we had miles to go before. one would not have known he had branched off the tarmac. I write poetry occasionally, but this is no hyperbole. I was there when.
Definition of Extended Metaphor. An extended metaphor, sometimes known as a conceit or sustained metaphor, is a metaphor that an author develops over the course of many lines or even an entire work of literature. An extended metaphor may act as a theme in the work of literature because it is repeated and changes forms as it reappears over and over again.
ALICE QUINN: His take is purely comedic and his hyperbole hilarious. s "The Pelican Chorus" as the very first poem he heard and says that those pelicans "were the first to give me the shudder, the.
Moments earlier, television gadfly David Frost had shown his degree of expertise as. After a rampside conference with his crew ("We shoulda run one more test," someone said), Evel noted, "Mr. Truax.
1628: The Mares' Hurdle is still more than 10 minutes away, so you've got a bonus opportunity to hear from a poet! Listen: 'The Racing Poet. 1456: John McCririck, no stranger to hyperbole, insists.
Personification is used more frequently than not in poetry, and it is often overlooked for other types of figurative language that adds unique sounds. Take a look at these poems that use personification to add to the overall meaning in the poems:
Best Famous Poems. Best Famous Poems. Read and share the best famous poems by all-time best famous poets.These famous poems are wonderful examples of poems written by well-known poets.They include the the best famous love poems, best famous inspirational poems, best famous life poems, and more famous poem categories.
Elizabeth it is in vain you say "Love not" — thou sayest it in so sweet a way: In vain those words from thee or L.E.L. Zantippe's talents had enforced so well: Ah! if that language from thy heart arise, Breath it less gently forth — and veil thine eyes. Endymion, recollect, when Luna tried To cure his love — was cured of all beside — His follie — pride — and passion — for he died.
i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart) i am never without it (anywhere i go you go, my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing, my
John Berryman The Ball Poem Posts about John Berryman written by Shigekuni – Book Blog. It brings out certain qualities in the poem that may not be obvious at a first reading. Nov 8, 2016. Philip Levine was as successful as an American poet can get without. of Detroit's 12th Street Riots of 1967, rolls all his strengths into one
This quiz will gauge your understanding of the use of hyperbole in poetry. To learn more about the use of figurative language in poetry, review the accompanying lesson titled Examples of Poems with.
Oprahs Book Club List 2010 Chanda Hai Tu Poem Dailymotion Neeraj had a song for all of the nine rasas, a poem for every emotion that are. and writes unforgettable lines like "Thokar tu jab na khaayega, paas kisi gam ko na jab tak bulayega; zindagi hai. Neeraj had a song for all of the nine rasas, a poem for
Even now, 13 years on from his death, we have no lack of Nixonalia to choose from: a weighty new biography by Conrad Black, a hit play by Peter Morgan (The Queen) about the famous 1977 David.
September Poem By Helen Hunt Jackson Even without pivotal figures on display like Helen Frankenthaler, the lady who made the men. arts" opened at the 1285 Avenue of the Americas Art Gallery, New York, on September 24, 2012 and remains. Sep 2, 2017. Greeting September In the words of one writer, "September" (from Latin. Musings in September: Helen Hunt Jackson. A
Poetry is one of the most beautiful forms of written expression, but it's not exactly a breeze for young writers to master. Our fifth grade poetry worksheets were created to help students better understand and appreciate the art form, with creative, easy-to-grasp lessons on rhythm and rhyme.
You will receive your score and answers at the end. Crane repeats the refrain 'Do not weep. War is kind.' at intervals throughout his poem to emphasize the idea that war is not kind at all. Crane.
Significance of Stanza in Literature. Poets have been using stanzas in their works for thousands of years. Many religious texts and works such as the Old English epic Beowulf are written with stanzas.The purpose of stanzas, whether in longer works or short poems, is to break the images and information into shorter pieces.
The poet steps into life in nature, into a new setting—to find discomfort. But the discomfort doesn't seem to bother. Rather, Coleridge celebrates the vexation and the strangeness. Central to the.
Wedding Poetry. Teen Poetry: Dark Poetry: Romantic Poetry: American Poetry: English Poetry: Robert Frost Poetry: Types of Poetry – Examples of Famous Poems All of the different types of poetry and literary terms can be found on this site together with many examples of the different styles and kinds of poetry.
There's something about Chris Pine that says Hollywood hero. on the animated 2012 children's film Rise Of The Guardians – in which he voiced the character of Jack Frost. So did he talk to Baldwin.
In an overview of the key tendencies associated with Language poetry, Bernstein points to the "new approach to the essay, averting exposition in favor of wild combinations, shifts of mood and tone,
Get an answer for 'What is the allusion to Macbeth in the title of "Out, Out-" by Robert Frost?' and find homework help for other Macbeth, Out, Out— questions at eNotes
If your Twitter or Facebook feed includes anyone who cares about American poetry, you've probably seen a link or 11 to Rita Dove's recent letter to the editor in The New York Review of Books (and.
"Figurative Language" helps students learn about using specific elements of literature. The song covers personification, alliteration, assonance, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, metaphors, and similes, and gives figurative language examples by teaching through music, rhyme, and memorization.
It can be said without hyperbole that Peter Zinovieff is one of the the most singularly important figures in modern electronic music, up there with Bob Moog, Don Buchla, and Alan Robert Pearlman. As.
There is, it seems, a bit of hyperbole on both sides of the issue. State Rep. Liz Pike, R-Camas, said that House Bill 1504, which she championed, "could have potentially created as many as 7,300.
Aristotle, Percy Shelley, Matthew Arnold, John Keats, H.D., Wallace Stevens, Adrienne Rich, W.H. Auden, T.S. Eliot, and Robert Pinsky. Poetry has had its fair share of apologists. In Why Write Poetry?.
Get into the rhythm and flow with poetry worksheets that will inspire your child's inner poet. Acrostic poems make a great introduction to writing poetry for young learners, or maybe your child is.
Crackear Age Of Mythology May 22, 2018 · Made You Look: During The Rise Of Hip Hop's Most Extravagant Era, A New Star Was Born — The Video Vixen | VIXEN. How To Win An Oscar: We Ask Black Hollywood's Biggest Stars AppleInsider.com New Macs. iPads Stations licensed to Gray Television do not discriminate in the sale of advertising time,
Consider the reflections of Robert Louis Stevenson after a night alone in a pine. words – Persian and Arabic poetry, aphorism and persiflage, quoted in translation and transliteration; and ideas -.
Previous Magic Tree House Book Club Next Walt Whitman Influence On American Poetry


text:
ACCEPTED

#### According to
Index Fungorum

#### Published in
null

#### Original name
Dasyscyphus eryngicola Ellis & Everh.

### Remarks
null


I'm not a morning person because I like to feel the sun waking me gently and the heat of the night spent in my sheets. However the pre wedding or engagement session mornings are for me precious. A moment suspended in time when the city of Paris belongs to you. Take the time to go to the rendez-vous with my couple while walking and to cross on my way the smells of fresh croissants from bakeries still closed, to see the rays of the sun caress the cobblestones of the city of its soft rays and to have my couple with me, laugh , rediscover Paris each other and fall in love again.


We may say that something is "black as pitch" or "white as a sheet", or that the weather is gray. What lies behind these expressions? Are we afraid of black? Is white something heavenly? Why is the combination of black and white so impressive? Do we always have to draw the lines of our pictures in black?


Sara Bareilles is taking her act to Apple.
Bareilles (Broadway's Waitress) will provide original music for the project, which will explore the search to find one's true voice — and then the courage to use it. It's unclear if Bareilles will have an onscreen role as that decision has not yet been determined.
Jessie Nelson (I Am Sam, Stepmom) will write and direct the first episode of the series after collaborating with Bareilles on the Tony-nominated Waitress. Nelson will serve as showrunner and executive produce alongside Abrams and his Warner Bros. Television-based Bad Robot, with the company's head of TV Ben Stephenson (Westworld) also on board. Bareilles will also be credited as an exec producer.
News of Little Voice arrives days before Bareilles will co-host the Tony Awards alongside Josh Groban. The series caps a hot streak for Bareilles that includes writing the music for (and starring in) Waitress. She earned her first Tony nomination (for best score) and a Grammy nomination (for best musical theater album) in 2017 for her work on the production. Bareilles also recorded the music from the show and released it as What's Inside: Songs From Waitress, her fourth studio album. She also penned the original song "If I Dare," which was featured in last year's Billie Jean King feature Battle of the Sexes. All told, Bareilles — who also starred in NBC's live production of Jesus Christ Superstar — has received six Grammy nominations since the 2007 release of her first single, "Love Song," which was featured on her debut album. Her hits have included "Kaleidoscope Heart," "King of Anything" and "Brave."
Bareilles is repped by Paradigm.
For Abrams, Little Voice is the mega-producer's latest TV foray. It joins the upcoming Stephen King anthology Castle Rock at Hulu, HBO's Demimonde (the first pilot he's written in nearly a decade) and Lovecraft Country. He's also an exec producer on HBO's Westworld. Little Voice marks Bad Robot's first half-hour series order, which has been a priority for the company. Abrams is repped by CAA and Jackoway Tyerman.
Little Voice is Apple's latest straight-to-series order. It joins a roster of scripted programming including the Hailee Steinfeld comedy Dickinson, the Octavia Spencer drama Are You Sleeping, an untitled morning news drama starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, the anthology Amazing Stories, the animated comedy Central Park, a thriller from M. Night Shyamalan, a top-secret series from La La Land's Damien Chazelle, a Kristen Wiig comedy, the Stephen Knight futuristic drama See and a space drama from Battlestar Galactica's Ron Moore. Still to be determined is just how Apple will distribute its scripted originals.
This is the first series pickup for indie studio Warner Bros. Television.


The hip consists of a ball and a socket. The normal structure of the hip is when the ball fits into its socket. When this ball doesn't fit into its socket, it causes a disease called hip dysplasia. Great Danes, St. Bernards, Labradors, Golden retrievers, Mastiffs and German shepherds are some of the larger breeds that are very susceptible to this disease. Smaller breeds, although not completely out of danger, have a smaller chance of getting affected by hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia gradually reduces the mobility of the animal, leading to the loss of function in its hips if left untreated.
Hip dysplasia is not a congenital defect in dogs, i.e., it is not seen in puppies at birth. The early onset of hip dysplasia develops after four to six weeks of age. Certain dogs develop hip dysplasia much later on at around one or two years. Osteoarthritis (joint inflammation) can also lead to the development of hip dysplasia in dogs. Hip dysplasia is a skeletal disorder, and causes severe pain to the dog. It is also known to affect cats.
This crippling disease is caused due to various factors. Most common is the genetic make-up of the dog. However, the exact genes causing hip dysplasia are not known. Other factors include improper nutrition, sudden obesity causes a lot of pressure on the dog's hip, and too much or too little exercise are some of the causes for hip dysplasia.
Detecting the exact problem our furry friends go through is a bit tricky, but if the following symptoms are noticed in your dog, it needs immediate medical attention.
Early intervention in dogs suffering from hip dysplasia can significantly reduce the damage this crippling disease might cause to the dog.
Almost 90% of dogs affected by hip dysplasia due to genetics show symptoms by 2 years of age. An X-ray of the hip is used to confirm the severity of hip dysplasia. A complete blood panel and a physical exam are done to confirm the dog's condition. In mild cases of hip dysplasia, treatments include maintaining an ideal weight, regular exercise, and physiotherapy. Anti-inflammatory medications are generally given to decrease pain. In extreme cases, surgery is recommended.
As a pet parent, it can be frustrating and devastating to watch your fur baby go through so much pain and difficulty. As hip dysplasia has no cure, the quality of life for your pet can be improved by making life easier and less painful. As dogs affected by hip dysplasia find it very difficult to get up or lie down, sleeping on the floor or even the couch can worsen the dog's condition. By using an orthopaedic bed made especially for dogs having a condition like hip dysplasia, lessens the pain and also helps to avoid worsening the dog's condition.
A dog can change your life. It can heal you, make you happy and show you what unconditional love feels like. When they get sick, it's our duty to take care of them and make life as comfortable and easy as it can be. Dogs with hip dysplasia need proper care and affection. Although this condition does not have a cure, it can be maintained by proper diet and exercise. Buying an orthopaedic dog bed is definitely a small investment to help improve your dog's condition drastically.
Are there any other methods to take care of a dog with hip dysplasia? Please share them with us in the comments below.


This is the time of year when the lists, like the leaves two months ago, begin to turn. Already the best of what has been is beginning to fade, and the best of what is to come. As I did with lists, I will avoid personalised prognostications. But I couldn't help noticing that this week's news stories carry with them a whiff of the future.
Shortlisted author Andrew McMillan at this year's awards. Could it be you next year?
As you are probably aware, ALLi's Opening Up to Indie Authors campaign is one of my big passions (talking of which, if you haven't, do go and sign the open up petition), and my particular passion is prizes. Which is why I was so thrilled to be invited to this week's award ceremony for the 2016 Peters Fraser Dunlop Young Writer of the Year, a prize whose alumni reads like a Who's Who of the literary superstardom. After a 6 year hiatus, the award was resurrected last year and one of the things Peters Fraser Dunlop are truly passionate about is getting self-publishers (you need to be a UK/Ireland citizen between 18 and 35) to enter the prize. Entries for next year open in May 2017, and you will hear much more from me before then but please, if you are eligible or know someone who is eligible, take this opportunity. There have been very few self-published entries in the first two years. We want prizes to open up, and this one has – let's go through the door!
I have spent much of the year covering what may feel like Amazon being borne ceaselessly into the past in opening bricks and mortar stores, but its latest shop is most definitely a store of the future. At the moment, Amazon Go is open only to staff members (I guess that's the IRL equivalent of being in beta), but looks like it will open to the public in the new year in the US, with the UK to follow, and when it does it will do so without shop floor staff. The really interesting thing about this though is not so much the lack of staff as the lack of checkouts – you and what you have with you are scanned when you leave the store, and the cost of the items that leave with you are automatically charged via an app.
It's not often we feature Lulu here, but this caught my eye. Academic publishing comes under a lot of scrutiny for its absurd pricing and pay to play tendencies, so it was interesting to read of Lulu's entry into academic publishing. Goodereader's notional tagline might be "never knowingly unhyperbolic" but still the claim that this could be a disrupter is interesting. It's certainly good that Glasstree, as it's called, will see academics on the right side of Yog's Law as well as benefitting students, but I'm still scratching my head to see what it brings to the table that uniquely fits it to academic publishing.
Bringing a book out over the holidays? Timing matters!
If you're publishing through Apple iBooks then books submitted by December 12 are likely to go live December 18 through December 31 while books submitted by December 16 will wait to the New Year (January 1 to 8). Kobo will be closed from December 19 to December 29 and will do no processing over that period. Barnes & Noble will be closed from December 23 to December 26, and December 30 to January 2 with publishing delayslikely throughout this period. Amazon and Google Play will be business as normal.
Writer Beware has issued an update on Tate Publishing, whose dubious practices have seen it on the site's thumbs down list since the dawn of time. Tate is facing a whole raft of lawsuits and investigation into its employment practices. The curtain may be coming down. Meanwhile Bowker has published its annual digital publishing survey which makes for very interesting reading, especially about how people go about ensuring the quality of their ebooks.
Writing: What is LIterary Fiction Anyway?
Scratch your head no longer!
…..and we have many more goodies planned for the new year. Stay tuned.
Thanks, Daniel – I will keep an eye out in January.
You guys are great. Thanks for the amazing info. Hope to join the self-publishing community soon with a history book, which is a breakthrough archaeological study.
We look forward to seeing your history book Jeffrey – visit Glasstree and check us out!
Very best wishes for the journey!