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Jordan East signs a letter of intent to play at Wingate while parents Ron and Kim East look on. - photo by Ross Blair
It's too bad that Richmond Hill High School does not sanction a swim team because, with senior Jordan East signing a letter of intent to swim at North Carolina's Wingate University this past week, this marks the second week in a row that an RHHS student has been drafted into collegiate swimming.
Jordan, like fellow RHHS student Sara Baker the week before, instead turned to the Savannah Swim Team and the coaching skills of renowned swim coach Rick Benner.
This is Jordan's first year in the area as she moved here in July from North Carolina when her father relocated to Gulfstream.
Jordan started swimming in the USA Swim Team at the age of nine which she maintained until her move here. She was also a star athlete on the Croatan High School Swim Team in her native state.
Jordan cites one of her biggest influences in swimming as USA coach Catherine Vogt. Vogt, who is now an assistant swim coach at the University of North Carolina, coached Jordan during her last two years in the state.
"Over the time that I coached her, she improved so much and gained a lot of confidence," Vogt said. "She is an extremely smart girl who has extreme desire. She is quiet and soft spoken, but really stands out in training and in the desire to be the best she can. She's got a great family and I know that will continue to be better and better and better as her swimming career continues. I think the sky's the limit for her."
In her current role at the Savannah Swim Team, Jordan is very complimentary of Brenner and the Savannah team. She said she has sensed an improvement in her swimming abilities since joining the team last year.
"Brenner's techniques are second to none," said Jordan's mother, Kim East. "He's a solid motivator that drives the kids to be better. The kids love him and he pulls out the best in them."
It was Brenner that directed Jordan to Wingate, which has not only a strong swim team, but also a top notch health sciences program which could help Jordan in her goal to enter the pharmacy field.
"She practices twice a day while still maintaining a 3.7 gpa," said Kim. "She's always been a hard worker and very dedicated toward her swimming and her studies. That's pretty much her whole life: swimming and school, but that's what she wants. She never procrastinates, is very organized and has always been focused on the direction her life is going."
"An example of that focus would be the goal she set to swim in college which she has now met by signing this letter here today," said her father, Ron East. "I know it was tough on her when we moved this past year, but she neither complained nor lost sight of her goals."
"When we lived in Greenville, she used to practice in the pool at Carolina University and also used to watch the college team during competitions," said Kim. "I believe she became inspired during that period, because she used to come home and say 'I'm going to swim in college'."
Jordan visited numerous colleges while deciding where to further her education, but was most impressed with Wingate. In particular, she was struck by the sportsmanship of the team that she was faced with joining.
"When I visited, I observed the team worked as a whole," said Jordan. "It seemed like a big family unit where everyone cheered on each and worked together. That's something that I look for in a team, and I definitely saw that in them. They are NCAA Division II and are second in their conference, which doesn't hurt either."
"And Jordan is going to make them first," said Ron with a smile.
Jordan said she is currently focusing on swimming distance and has a goal to next year make it to the NCAA Division II B cuts, which is the division championship.
"She's a hard worker and anyone that gets her is going to be proud to have her on their team," Vogt said. "I think she's going to establish herself as a leader, and she will be able to encourage and help those around her to be better athletes."

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Andrew Pollard, a recent Westminster College graduate, holds up a finished watercolor painting imitating the lake scene in the background. Pollard said his art allows him to communicate with audiences who are unable to see these places and to show them how breathtaking the landscapes are. Photo courtesy of Andrew Pollard.
Andrew Pollard, a recent Westminster College graduate, was raised in the aesthetic lands and mountain ranges of the Salt Lake Valley, which provided the foundation for the ideas behind his art as a method for environmental activism.
Pollard said President Donald Trump's new administration and protected lands issues have brought particular attention to the American West and the need to protect the lands that harbor the outdoor and art community.
There are over 15 national parks within a few hours' drive from Salt Lake City, which provide endless influences for eco-centric art. Though art is used for many purpose across the globe, members of the art community in Utah use photography, videography and freehand art skills as a tool—some to shape how people see the environment and others to express themselves and help shape who they are.
Pollard is an athlete and artist who said he has been influenced by Utah and its surrounding landscapes.
Pollard is a free-hand artist who draws, paints and loves the outdoors. He said an influential figure who cultivated his passion for art was Eric Pollard (not related), a professional freeskier and artist who creates eco-centric designs for products manufactured by Line Skis, Anon and Dakine.
Alex Mager, a senior at Westminster College custom-majoring in video production and management, sets up his camera equipment to shoot photos of the night sky. Mager is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota and said he moved to Salt Lake City to develop his artwork through the ski scene, the outdoors and higher education. Photo courtesy of Joey Manship.
Pollard said he typically creates landscape pieces influenced by his love for the outdoors and skiing, presenting an opportunity to communicate his abstract perspective to an audience.
Pollard said some people have skewed views of the environment and its preservation and said he looks at art as a way to communicate his own feelings about the environment to a greater audience.
Pollard sad his artwork was also influenced by "The Monkey Wrench Gang," a novel by Edward Abby about sabotage as protest against development that takes place in the Southwestern United States.
"Moving further on in life, I am really inspired by 'The Monkey Wrench Gang' and how I can use art to protect the environment that myself and those around me cherish," Pollard said.
Trey Kiendl, a graduate from Castleton University with a B.A. in digital media, moved to Utah during his senior year for an internship and to pursue a combination of digital media and outdoor action-sport photography in Utah.
Kiendl said the action-sports community and environment in Utah influence each other, creating a special relationship between the two.
Kiendl said many big names and career paths in the industry are rooted in the Salt Lake Valley because of the amount of both artistic and athletic talent here.
"If you want to make a career of action sports or outdoor industry, this is the place to be," he said.
Kiendl had the opportunity to work for National Geographic but was unable to accept the position at the time. However, he said that is exactly the type of career path he is in Utah to pursue.
Alex Mager, a senior at Westminster College custom-majoring in video production and management, is originally from St. Paul, Minnesota, where he developed a love for skiing and documenting that experience with his friends.
Mager said he moved to Salt Lake to develop his artwork through the ski scene, the outdoors and higher education.
Mager said the Salt Lake Valley's access to national parks and other public lands is unparalleled and means he doesn't have to travel for hours to find a place to shoot film or photos.
Mager recently won the Star Wars photo contest for "Stay Wild Magazine," an outdoor-centered publication.
Without the community surrounding Salt Lake Valley that facilitates his love for the environment and his art, Mager said he would not be as passionate about digital media. Since he moved to Salt Lake, he said his experiences have helped him forecast where he wants to be in the future and how he wants to use his camera as means of making a career.


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A society of sexual harassment
After one student from Seoul National University reported a case of sexual harassment in early February this year, there has been an outpouring of other similar incidents reported by both Korean university and high school students. While such issues of harassment and molestation seemed to have occurred in the past as well, female students have typically assumed silence despite their victimization. It seems as if their reluctance to speak out not only stems from Neo-Confucian gender stereotypes, but also from the overwhelming emphasis that Korean society places on education.
Females have typically been characterized as obedient and subservient compared to their male counterparts in Neo-Confucian philosophy. As Korea is a country heavily influenced by such ideas, females could have unintentionally internalized such values and thus, accepted such acts of male superiority. The societal pressure exerted by Korea's gender hierarchy could have deterred females from openly speaking about their unfortunate experiences, as they could have accepted such discrimination.
Adding to the internalization of male superiority, the staggering influence education holds in Korean society could have been the reason for the disproportionate number of reported cases of sexual harassment in schools. As teacher recommendations play largely into the student's next educational pursuit, whether the student is in high school or college, students may have been afraid to cut ties with an important teacher or professor. Moreover, students could have easily felt that others wouldn't believe them, as teachers are their direct superiors and are deemed as more reputable and credible sources.
Highlighting the importance of education has previously had positive effects on Korean society, such as encouraging economic and intellectual growth through innovation. However, it seems as if the pressure to do well at schools and receive a top-class education has created moral loopholes in our society that have put students in a vulnerable position that could be taken advantage of.
In order to serve as a remedy to this problem, the Seoul Education Office has recently enforced a measure to deliver more serious consequences to those who have been committing such indecent and forced physical acts. As the effects of the implementation of this act have not yet been checked, students like myself can only hope that the hunger for success and titles embedded in our society does not continue to engulf our morals.
Cho Hyo-jin, Student at Seoul International School


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Martin Jensen explains how thermal imaging has evolved to become a highly versatile tool for the security world
In this article, I will be exploring some of the many ways thermal imaging is being used today, alongside some exciting new applications of the technology that will be adopted more widely in the future. Before getting started, however, it would be worth giving a basic overview of how thermal imaging technology works.
Thermal cameras are not really cameras in that they don't pick up visible light. To oversimplify, sensors pick up infrared light being emitted by objects in their 'field of vision', with a central processing unit taking these inputs and creating an image. Generally speaking, these infrared sensors are very sensitive and can pick up minute differences between objects – giving a very accurate, high definition and easy to interpret image.
Designed in 1947 for military purposes, thermal cameras now have a wide array of different applications: from improving elderly care to assisting maritime search and rescue. As the cost of thermal cameras has decreased, so have their appeal to sectors with traditionally tighter budgets such as healthcare and education. The versatility of the thermal camera, combined with the ever-decreasing price tag, sees the technology used far more widely than it once was with the market set to grow to US$10.27 billion by 2021.
Thermal cameras can enhance a security system in many ways, but one of the most common uses is for perimeter protection. Using contemporary cameras with limited visibility can be harder to spot something out of the ordinary than when using thermal imaging. For example, at an installation surrounded by forest and dense vegetation, it is easier to spot a person's heat signature than it is to spot them using visible light. This is the case both when a video feed is being monitored by people and by video analytics software.
Using video analytics software with thermal cameras is a very effective perimeter protection solution. The software can be programmed to include a predefined 'safe zone', enabling the camera to ignore activity outside a certain perimeter. If movement is detected within this zone, the camera will automatically alert security personnel. By having this layer of software monitoring the video feed, the number of camera operators can be reduced – saving money on wages. Having an automatic input from the cameras can also see the technology integrated into existing systems; for example, intrusion into the 'safe zone' could trigger a light or audio announcement.
While visible light cameras do work well with video analytics, when looking at perimeter protection thermal cameras are often the way to go. They have a superior range, can operate effectively in fog and heavy rain and aren't affected by light conditions or small insects such as spiders (which account for a surprising number of false positives). All of these benefits lead to a reduction in false alarms versus using regular cameras only, saving time and money.
Helicopters equipped with thermal cameras form a staple of cop shows on daytime television. In nearly all examples where a criminal is on the run, there will be a helicopter on hand to spot and track the suspect, guiding police officers in an efficient manner and minimising the chances of escape. Thermal cameras prove a game changer for aerial surveillance, as they enable accurate pursuit in low light and can spot heat signatures far more effectively over distance than visible light cameras and their human operators.
And it's not only aerial support units that can benefit from thermal imaging. In recent years, border security forces in many countries have been under growing pressure to stem the flow of illegal migrants. While canine units have been used to great effect, dogs are expensive to train and keep, and are only effective in comparatively short shifts and are at risk of being distracted. Thermal cameras offer some similar functions to dogs without these negatives, particularly in detecting people concealed in vehicles, and have been adopted by border forces around the world.
In addition to security applications, thermal imaging can save lives. One of the core aspects of the technology is that it can differentiate the heat signatures of almost anything from great distances. Take the case out at sea. The sea is a vast expanse of cold water where, in the dark, with only the guidance of the moon or a searchlight, it can be a difficult place to navigate let alone find anything as minute as a person. Thermal cameras help to stop this problem. In 2001, the UK coastguard deemed the technology to be too expensive, yet recently they have installed thermal cameras onto a number of their helicopters as they believe that the tech will be invaluable to search and rescue operations.
After finding out that 25 percent of drownings happened in harbours, Danish dockmasters installed thermal cameras as a way of improving safety. After the installation, they found that the cameras detected 100 percent of falls with only 0.08 false positive hourly rate. The fall identification programme provides another example of how the cameras can be easily integrated with video analytics programmes to perform certain tasks. The cameras' effectiveness, efficiency and reliability make them an extremely useful tool as they are not only capable of fulfilling security requirements, but have a proven record of saving lives.
Another case where thermal camera technology has been used to incredible results was during the 2011 earthquake and following tsunami. The cameras were positioned on poles, their diminutive size meaning that rescue services were able to squeeze them through small nooks and crannies to find any sign of heat signatures emanating from survivors. Additionally, unlike other more basic cameras, the poor weather and light does not affect the mission as much as it would have if the cameras had not been thermal. It meant that survivors were saved in the shortest time possible.
One of the sectors to have adopted this technology most recently is the retail industry. Research has found that US$35 million of goods are stolen from shops and supermarkets every day. With this much at stake, the market was looking at new technologies to help reduce shrinkage. Thermal cameras, by their nature, take advantage of temperature differences to detect hidden goods. Fortunately, this perfectly fits the bill when combatting one of the biggest targets in supermarkets – fresh food. By picking up subtle temperature differences, thermal cameras can identify 'cool' areas that may indicate a shoplifter is concealing chilled goods under their clothes. This is a far more effective technique than using the naked eye. Targeting shoppers with bulges under their clothes can lead to some very embarrassing mistakes!
Thermal cameras can monitor each customer as they leave the store, allowing the security team to pick up anything suspicious and challenge potential shoplifters as appropriate. This technology can not only reduce a company's inventory loss but, as stores account for shrinkage in the pricing of their products, eventually decrease the price paid by the customer.
With this technology becoming more mainstream it is now becoming more accessible to schools who, generally speaking, do not have large budgets to work with. When the technology was first developed it was possible to spend thousands and thousands on cameras, whereas now you can buy thermal cameras for less than US$1,000.
One of the key reasons for choosing thermal cameras over visible light cameras in schools is for the sake of child protection and privacy. As thermal cameras themselves aren't actually cameras but thermal sensors, they cannot gather or store visible images of students. They can, however, monitor for unusual or unauthorised activity as normal, for example detecting a presence in off-limit areas or identifying students skipping class. As explored with previous examples, they can form a part of a connected security system for maximum effectiveness and a reduction in spending on security staff and work particularly well with video analytics.
In boarding schools, the thermal cameras are able to spot students sneaking out and send someone to go and deal with it instead of having professors and teachers or extra staff patrolling the grounds at night time. Alternatively, when connected to an audio system, the technology allows security staff to play a pre-recorded or live message, which will deter the student and save a little more time and money.
Being able to quickly respond to incidents is an absolute necessity in care homes where elderly residents are at risk of falling and hurting themselves. Carrying out physical patrols is very time consuming and can detract from clinical care. Using cameras to detect falls and alert staff can be an efficient way of reducing the time spent physically checking on residents.
It is also important to take into consideration the wishes of those in care – namely that they won't like to feel as though they are under surveillance. Thermal cameras can strike a happy balance, given that they cannot gather visible video footage and as such can only be used to detect falls rather than as a surveillance tool.
One problem often associated with thermal camera technology was the high price point. However, now that this tech has matured and hit the mainstream its use is no longer limited to an exclusive market of high budget, often military, organisations. With the decreasing price, solutions including thermal imaging are now available to a much wider customer base. It is good to see education and healthcare institutions make use of the equipment to ensure the privacy and safety of their wards – a step-change from the technology's early uses.
Martin Jensen – Axis' Global Product Manager – has over 20 years' experience in the communication electronics products industry, with specific areas of expertise extending to mobile phones, audio products and IP cameras.
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Taylor Huddleston, Sports Editor|April 23, 2020
Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, the Marshall University Athletics Department continues to work around the clock to make sure its athletes stay in shape for the upcoming fall sports seasons.
It is still unknown whether or not the fall sports season will be postponed or rescheduled in the near future. However, Marshall athletes are continuing to train and prepare for their respected sports. Social distancing has been effective and will be important for the student-athletes if they want to be able to play sports in the fall.
Spring football practice was canceled for Marshall's football team. While the Herd's social media continues to post content regarding upcoming games for the 2020 season, players have been working out at home thanks to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Luke Day. Day has been using social media to bond with the team and offer workouts. Other players from other sports have been sharing their workouts throughout social media, as well.
While workouts continue, the Herd has been working on signing recruits for its sports teams.
The Marshall women's basketball team added three new student-athletes to the team's roster for the 2020-21 season. Kennedi Colclough is a 6'0" forward, Huntington native and a graduate transfer from Stetson University. Ksenija Mitric is a 5'8" guard from Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Aarionna Redman is a 5'10" forward from Pickerington, Ohio.
The Marshall women's soccer team added two signees to the team. The two players, Kathrynn Gonzalez and Lauren-Wheeler Hollis, are both transfers from East Carolina University.
The Marshall men's basketball team picked up another player for the 2020-21 season as a local student-athlete, Logan Early, signed to play basketball for the Herd. Early is from Logan High School in Logan, West Virginia. Head Coach Dan D'Antoni continues to bring in-state players to his roster as Early joins Obinna Anochili-Killen, a player from Chapmanville High School in Chapmanville, West Virginia.
While COVID-19 has affected the sports at the youth, collegiate, national and even international levels, student-athletes remain hopeful to be able to play their respected sports this upcoming season. The NCAA announced and granted spring sports athletes an extra year of eligibility.
Even though nothing is official yet, things are slowly starting to form and regroup again in order to plan the future of the sports industry as the United States and the rest of the world continues to battle and fight off the coronavirus pandemic.
Taylor Huddleston can be contacted at [email protected].
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Alexandru Solomon: I wanted from the start to convey this claustrophobic feeling, because driving forces us to spend so much time alone in this capsule that is the car. So I didn't want to get out of the car for 52 minutes, except for the beginning and the end. It was a tough decision; because of course this would set up a certain limit (you don't get too much of the context of traffic in Bucharest) and a certain risk: maybe some viewers would get bored. I have followed my characters, or, let's call them companions, for about four months, and of course this was a decision. As an element of contrast, I wanted the film to start with this crane shot, above the city, suggesting somehow that this world has completely turned upside-down.
KK: Yes, it worked perfect… In Apocalypse on Wheels traffic is not just about crowded streets and cars…It is about people and their attitude towards each other. Were you aiming at constructing a greater metaphor of a contemporary Romanian society.
AS: Sure. This is not a film about cars and traffic. I think traffic is a metaphor for a society, it shows how people interact, how they negotiate their common space, the public space, but also how does a society manage to regulate this interaction, through law and social values. Traffic in Bucharest shows perfectly that human interaction in our society is distorted, that usually individuals don't care too much for the lives of others, that law has little authority.
Of course, the film is intentionally a sort of moral fable, that's where the chapters come from. On the other hand, through the character of the delivery boy, I think one can understand that – in a chaotic environment, with poor resources – we are all conditioned to act not against the law and the others, but maybe outside the law and taking advantage of the others.
KK: Traffic is an inherent part of a city life; one thinks of a famous traffic in Naples or Rome. What effects does it have on you? What does it turn you into?
AS: I'm as nervous as any other driver in this city, I just try and control more. What is very bizarre in these circumstances, is that your lowest instincts surface and you feel that driving around becomes a life and death problem. I have seen apparently decent people, getting out from their cars in their tie-and-suit and starting to hit each other. You don't argue with the one next to you in the car, that one is part of the "team". But all the others are your enemies and you start hating them.
KK: One of the drivers says 'This city turns you into a wreck' and we learn that there are 130,000 new cars in Romania each year and that every 1 in 3 car accidents in Romania ends in death… I have not even seen any bikes in the film, just cars all over… A Peru born mother states that in the past few years the country witnessed a greater consumption for cars and cigarettes. Another man mentions that few years back many shops would not even open by 7am, now the business functions from 6.30am each morning.
AS: As you say, or as Gina says in the film, Romania is enjoying consumerism, after decades of communism. Before 1989, having a car was pretty difficult, and the only possible car was the Dacia, the Romanian brand. So cars are a symbol of social status, more than a house. Also, public transport in Bucharest is not something that has been developed at the pace of the growth of the city. Parking spaces are rare. It has become a city were one cannot walk (there are cars parked on the sidewalks), driving a bike is suicidal in these conditions.
Consumerism is a phenomenon that has more to do with our post-communist situation than with the accession to the EU. I have met people who own a 50,000 euros car and still live in a horrible appartment block from the 70's. And of course, traffic in the city has a lot to do with this new way of life, where people work long hours, sometimes having not one but several jobs and many of them come from the province to work in Bucharest. I wish the film should not be read as a stance against consumerism in itself, it is more about values being turned upside-down. Owning a car is for some people a passport to run over their fellows.
AS: Of course, this is a huge problem. The problem is that – not only are regulations too soft – but that they are seldom implemented by a weak state, by a weak judicial system. One can see that the policeman in the film is reduced to watching helplessly the spectacle of chaos and has very little authority upon it. Maybe it is normal that everybody wants to get away with the consequences of an accident. In Romanian society, from older times, each individual tries to solve personally, by corruption, his problem, in a confusing, deregulated legal system. But the problem is that this way the society in its entirety suffers and finally each Romanian gets his share of injustice from this. Human life has little value in the end.
KK: How much material did you have before you started cutiing it?
AS: I filmed about 30 hours of rushes, so it wasn't that difficult. The main stress was that I had this impression that most of the things that I was noticing while I was filming didn't happen in front of the camera. I was constantly frustrated and my companions kept telling me that while I wasn't there they witnessed this or that remarkable traffic event.
KK: I liked the music in the film. Can you tell us more about it?
AS: I wanted a piece of rock music to open the film, to accompany the crane shot. While talking to the editor and the commissioning editor from HBO on the music issue, this idea of Einstuerzende Neubauten came up. I think it's an ideal fit and I am glad we managed to get the rights.
AS: Nemescu and Toncu were ones of the most talented and most promissing filmmakers from Romania. Almost 3 years after their death, the court hasn't reached a final verdict, the sentence for the author of the accident keeps getting smaller and smaller, while that driver was set free. It goes the same for Bianca's case, the daughter of one of the drivers in my film. There is a very disturbing sense of injustice and helplessness, which is one of the reasons why I wanted to make this film. When I think of these stories, it seems to me again that Apocalypse is a very adequate word for what we witness.
Two minutes with Anna Marziano- director of Mainstream.
Joshua Zeman on process, guilt and the creation of legend.


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Ohněm a mečem (1884, Ogniem i mieczem) je román od polského nositele Nobelovy ceny za literaturu Henryka Sienkiewicze. Jde o první díl autorovy volné trilogie z polských dějin, jejíž další dva díly se jmenují Potopa a Pan Wołodyjowski. Děj románu, který měl obrovský úspěch, se odehrává v období vypuknutí ukrajinského kozáckého povstání Bohdana Chmielnického (tedy okolo roku 1648) proti polskému státu.

Ohněm a mečem je velmi čtivá kniha s napínavým až dobrodružným příběhem, který se s historickou skutečností shoduje jen ve velmi hrubých obrysech. Na pozadí mocenských a společensko-politických sporů autor současně rozvíjí milostný příběh rytíře Jana Skrzetuského a Heleny Kurcewiczové. V knize vystupují také pan Wolodyjowski a pan Zagloba, postavy, které provázejí čtenáře celou trilogií.

Sienkiewicz psal román také s myšlenkou, aby byl morální vzpruhou pro Poláky, jejichž stát byl už sto let rozdělen mezi Rusko, Německo a Habsburskou monarchii.

Děj
Děj se odehrává v letech 1648–49, převážně na území dnešní Ukrajiny, patřící tehdy Rzeczi Pospolité.

Po smrti polského krále Vladislava IV. naplno vypukne povstání kozáků, a to kvůli nepřiznaným výsadám slíbeným za pomoc ve válce. Vůdce kozáků Bohdan Chmelnický si na pomoc přizve Tatary vedené krymským princem Tuhaj Bejem.

Povstání kozáků se snaží potlačit Jeremiáš Wiśniowiecki. Jeho nesmírná krutost je však příčinou toho, že se ke vzbouřeným kozákům přidávají i vesničané. Ve službách Jeremiáše je i Jan Skrzetuski, hlavní hrdina, a jeho doprovod tvořený panošem a ranhojičem Rzędzianem a litevským rytířem Longinem Podbipiętou, vázaným přísahou, že se neožení dříve, než setne hlavy třem nepřátelům najednou.

Skrzetuski náhodou ve stepi zachrání kněžnu Kurcewiczovou s její neteři Helenou, do které se zamiluje. Helenu však miluje také kozák Bohun, který si jí má vzít a nechat Kurczewiczům jejich sídlo.

Skrzetuski napíše pro Helenu dopis, ale ten padne do špatných rukou a získá ho Bohun. Ten potom se svými kozáky přepadne tvrz Kurcewiczů, aby unesl Helenu. Vypukne bitka, v níž Bohun zabije starou kněžnu a její syny. K bitce se připlete i věčně opilý pan Zagloba, který Helenu zachrání a v přestrojení ji odvede do pevnosti Bar. Pevnost však dobudou kozáci a Bohun Helenu odveze do rokle čarodějky Horpyny, poblíž Raškova v dnešní Moldávii. Tam má být držena do doby než skončí povstání a on si ji bude moci vzít.

Ranhojič Rzędzian se vetře do Bohunovy přízně a vyzví, kde se Helena nachází. Společně s Podbipiętou, Zagłobou a Wolodyjowským Helenu zachrání. Čarodějku Horpynu při tom zabijí – nejprve zastřelí a poté ji ještě probodnou kůlem do srdce. Nicméně jsou nuceni prchat před Tatary a zatímco Rzędzian Helenu odvede do bezpečí, Podbipięta, Zagłoba a Wolodyjowski míří na Zbaraž, aby se tam setkali s Janem Skrzetuským a pomohli knížeti Wiśniowieckému při obraně pevnosti Zbaraže.

Zbaraž je po mnoho týdnů obléhána kozáky Chmelnického a Tatary pod vedením samotného chána Islama III. Gireje. Při jednom z nočních útoků Tatarů Podbipięta vykoná svůj hrdinský čin. Pozvolna dochází jídlo a zásoby. Podbipięta se nabídne jako první, že přivede pomoc, ale je zabit Tatary. Jako druhý jde Jan Skrzetuski, dokáže potají přebrodit močál – a znavený se dostane ke králi Janu Kazimírovi. Král je krajně rozladěn chováním sejmu a radami svých rádců, nedbá proto varování a vydá se na Zbaraž.

Zatímco král je na cestě do Zbaraže, Jan Skrzetuski se v péči ranhojiče Rzędziana zotavuje a zároveň se setká s Helenou.

Když král přijede k Zbaraži, tak chán, zastrašen jeho nově příchozím vojskem, s ním podepíše dohodu. Bohdan Chmelnický je proto přinucen propustit bránící se posádku pevnosti z jejího obležení. Bohun se však rozhodne, že se nevzdá a zaútočí. Nicméně je zajat a doveden do králova sídla, kde mezitím čekají Jan Skrzetuski, Helena a Rzędzian. Bohun má být nabodnut na kůl, Jan Skrzetuski mu však dá svobodu.

Kniha končí bitvou u Berestečka, v níž jsou kozáci rozprášeni a padne zde i Tuhaj Bej.

Hlavní postavy
 Jan Skrzetuski (skutečná postava, leč historie o něm ví jen díky úspěšnému útěku ze Zbaraže)
 Helena Kurcewiczówna
 Jan Onufry Zagloba (smyšlená postava)
 Michal Wolodyjowski (skutečná postava)
 Bohun (skutečná postava, leč historie jej zná až z doby následující po událostech popsaných v knize)
 Jeremiáš Wiśniowiecki (skutečná postava, jeho krutost byla příčinou mnoha rebelií)
 Longinus Podbipięta (smyšlená postava)
 Rzędzian
 kněžna Kurcewiczová
 Bohdan Chmelnický
 Jan Kazimír II. Vasa
 Tuhaj Bej
 Adam Kisiel
 Wierzszull
 Charlamp
 Horpyna

Filmové adaptace
Podle románu natočil roku 1999 polský režisér Jerzy Hoffman stejnojmenný velkofilm. Hoffman natočil i následující díly Sienkiewiczovy trilogie, je však zajímavé, že tento film vznikl jako poslední. První byl Pan Wołodyjowski roku 1969 a pak následovala roku 1974 Potopa.

Externí odkazy

 https://web.archive.org/web/20061003023646/http://www.literatura.zapis.net.pl/trylogia/ogniem_i_mieczem_glowna.htm - polský text románu

Online dostupné dílo

Romány Henryka Sienkiewicze
Díla dobrodružné literatury
Knihy z roku 1884

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Just in case you hadn't noticed, the countdown to the festive celebrations has now officially begun, and tonight in Stromness the annual Christmas Tree lighting ceremony is taking place. The early December snow is certainly setting the scene, though we hope all those carol singers, and Santa, have remembered to wear their long johns. As a treat we will endeavour to get a photo of the Stromness tree in all its festive glory for you, so watch this space.
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The last movement, which is marked from Allegro to Presto (fast to really, really fast), is structured either in first-movement form or, more frequently, in rondo form: ABACABA . The rondo form derives from the French rondeau, both a dance and a form of poetry whose chief feature is a repeating line or phrase. Originally it is thought that all the dancers would sing the refrain, and a leader would sing the rest (Preminger The New Princeton Guide to Poetry and Poetics, 1097).
In music, the rondo has two or three variations, and was used when "a joyful and playful conclusion was desired" (Apel The Harvard Dictionary of Music, 652). During the Romantic Era, the final movement served to unify the sonata by fulfilling the "over-all curve of dynamic tension" (Newman The Sonata Since Beethoven 145). Because of the rondo's playful repetition, the need to create tension also led to structural problems. Composers felt they had to "alter, intensify, and…overcomplicate the traditionally light, gay rondo sufficiently for it to carry more weight" (ibid. 147).
This piece by Camille Saint- Saëns has a minute and a half introduction before the refrain (A) is heard and the rondo begins.


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#include <iostream>
#include <sstream>
#include <fstream>
#include <string>

#include "ros/ros.h"
#include "std_msgs/String.h"
#include "sensor_msgs/PointCloud2.h"
#include "velodyne_pointcloud/point_types.h"
#include "velodyne_pointcloud/rawdata.h"
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <tf/transform_listener.h>
#include "tf/message_filter.h"
#include <pcl_ros/point_cloud.h>
#include <pcl_ros/transforms.h>
#include <pcl_conversions/pcl_conversions.h>

#include <message_filters/subscriber.h>
#include <message_filters/time_synchronizer.h>

pcl::PointCloud<velodyne_pointcloud::PointXYZIR> map;
tf::TransformListener *tf_listener;
ros::Publisher velodyne_pub;

char dir_name[100];
int is_dir = 0;
pcl::PointCloud<pcl::PointXYZI> prev_points;
ros::Time prev_time;

static std::ofstream ofs;
static std::string filename;

// void velodyneCallback(const pcl::PointCloud<velodyne_pointcloud::PointXYZIR>::ConstPtr& msg)
void points_callback(const pcl::PointCloud<pcl::PointXYZI>::ConstPtr &msg)
{
  static int count = 0;
  //  pcl::PointCloud<velodyne_pointcloud::PointXYZIR> pcl_out;
  pcl::PointCloud<pcl::PointXYZI> pcl_out;
  std_msgs::Header header;
  pcl_conversions::fromPCL(msg->header, header);
  printf("%f %f\n", header.stamp.toSec(), ros::Time::now().toSec());
  count++;
  // usleep(50000);
  tf::StampedTransform transform;
  if ((int)prev_points.points.size() > 0)
  {
    //  tf_listener->waitForTransform("/world", header.frame_id, header.stamp, ros::Duration(1));
    // pcl_ros::transformPointCloud("/world", *msg, pcl_out, *tf_listener);
    try
    {
      /*    tf_listener->waitForTransform("/japan_7", header.frame_id, header.stamp, ros::Duration(1));
      pcl_ros::transformPointCloud("/japan_7", *msg, pcl_out, *tf_listener);
      */
      //    tf_listener->waitForTransform("/world", header.frame_id, header.stamp, ros::Duration(1));
      tf_listener->waitForTransform("map", "base_link", prev_time /*header.stamp*/, ros::Duration(1));
      tf_listener->lookupTransform("map", "base_link", prev_time, transform);
      /*pcl_ros::transformPointCloud("world", prev_time, prev_points, "ndt_frame", pcl_out, *tf_listener);
       */
    }
    catch (tf::TransformException ex)
    {
      printf("old\n");
      return;
    }

    for (int i = 0; i < (int)prev_points.points.size(); i++)
    {
      tf::Point pt(prev_points[i].x, prev_points[i].y, prev_points[i].z);
      tf::Point pt_world = transform * pt;
      pcl::PointXYZI wp;
      double distance = pt.x() * pt.x() + pt.y() * pt.y() + pt.z() * pt.z();
      if (distance < 3 * 3)
        continue;
      wp.x = pt_world.x();
      wp.y = pt_world.y();
      wp.z = pt_world.z();
      wp.intensity = prev_points[i].intensity;

      pcl_out.push_back(wp);
    }
    pcl_out.header = prev_points.header;
    pcl_out.header.frame_id = "map";
    velodyne_pub.publish(pcl_out);

    //    if(is_dir && count%5 ==0){
    if (count % 5 == 0)
    {
      //      char fname[100];
      //      sprintf(fname,"%s/scan%06d",dir_name,count);
      //      FILE* fp_points=fopen(fname,"w");
      //      FILE* fp_points=fopen("/home/kitsukawa/ndt_map","w");

      for (int i = 0; i < (int)pcl_out.points.size(); i++)
      {
        //    	  fprintf(fp_points,"%.3f %.3f %.3f %.1f\n", pcl_out.points[i].y, pcl_out.points[i].x,
        //    pcl_out.points[i].z, pcl_out.points[i].intensity);
        ofs << pcl_out.points[i].x << "," << pcl_out.points[i].y << "," << pcl_out.points[i].z << ","
            << pcl_out.points[i].intensity << std::endl;
        //    	  ofs << pcl_out.points[i].x << " " << pcl_out.points[i].y << " " << pcl_out.points[i].z << " " <<
        //    pcl_out.points[i].intensity << std::endl;
      }
      //      fclose(fp_points);
    }
  }
  prev_points = *msg;
  prev_time = header.stamp;
}

int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
  ros::init(argc, argv, "mapping");
  ros::NodeHandle n;

  // Set log file name.
  char buffer[80];
  std::time_t now = std::time(NULL);
  std::tm *pnow = std::localtime(&now);
  std::strftime(buffer, 80, "%Y%m%d_%H%M%S", pnow);
  filename = "ndt_mapping_tku_" + std::string(buffer) + ".csv";
  ofs.open(filename.c_str(), std::ios::app);

  ros::Subscriber points_sub = n.subscribe("points_raw", 10, points_callback);
  velodyne_pub = n.advertise<pcl::PointCloud<pcl::PointXYZI>>("velodyne_points/world", 1);

  tf_listener = new tf::TransformListener();
  //  sleep(2);
  if (argc > 1)
  {
    sprintf(dir_name, "%s", argv[1]);
    is_dir = 1;
  }

  ros::spin();

  return 0;
}

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This lesson discusses common characteristics and stereotypes that are associated with athletes.
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This lesson challenges students to analyze and to reflect on messages presented in songs — and to express their own views about important issues addressed in some songs.
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In this lesson, students consider some of the advantages of a career in STEM. As a class, they plan activities in support of the idea of "STEM for all."
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"The New Mad Men" explores how changing demographics in the United States have changed the face of advertising. In particular, the focus is on the purchasing power of the 54 million Latinx people currently living in the United States. The episode visits the headquarters of LatinWorks, an advertising agency in Austin, Texas, with a specialty in multicultural advertising.
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Bayard Rustin: The Fight for Civil and Gay Rights
Part of a series that introduces students to four black lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) people and their allies, this lesson centers on the invaluable work and activism of Bayard Rustin.
Gender & Sexual Identity Rights & Activism
The Role of Gay Men and Lesbians in the Civil Rights Movement
This lesson series introduces students to four key figures in LGBTQ history who made incredible contributions to the civil rights movement: James Baldwin, Lorraine Hansberry, Pauli Murray and Bayard Rustin.
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Post edited over 4 years ago by MedicineMan4040.
Well Jeff, have to be honest here,right? I sure don't run in one spot, if I'm running I'm covering some ground while doing so! I'd try to fill the card but still respect all animals and not push my luck too far. When I have felt the most uncomfortable has been when I've been near other people that clearly don't know much about wild animals and therefor they do not react correctly around them.
I was purchasing some pepper spray one time and while talking to the sales person about which size to buy ,he brought up the fact that if I really wanted to save money that bacon grease worked well too. I asked just how that was supposed to work. He said, "well I saw you are traveling with two other people, just dab a little grease on their shoulder and run faster than they do".
My wife overheard this conversation and apparently didn't think it was as funny as I did. The rest of the day remained quiet, believe me, it is a long way across Montana.
That s to Funny Craig, sometimes wives don't get our warped sense of humor. I agree I have had people totally put me in danger because they think there at the zoo.
Another from Katmai. Such an amazing place! We sat for about 6 hours and the Bears chose how close to come. Some stayed away, but some came within 20'. I will return someday!
Katmai is a dream trip that I hope to be able to make one day. Of course, that is one trip my wife has already said that she would not even consider, so it would likely be a solo for me.
Ultimately, this bear approached to about 20 feet before we left.
I got this shot during a trip to Yellowstone. I was on the far side of the lake from him but that gave me a little reflection to play with. I have cropped a little but otherwise this is as shot.
Shoot while backing away slowly is what I would do.
I would probably stay put, but pay attention to the situation. It also depends on how well you know your subject. I haven't been around bears myself, so I would be more Leary if the Cubs got too close to me.
Jeremy you would have had a ball,. I stood in the blueberry field for days feet from sows with cubs, If you respected there space they respected yours and because there were so many bears it had a different feel , like every living thing in the field was ok with what was happening.
Post edited over 4 years ago by Pondrader.
Even I love your Wife, I have one just like her.
Not that I ever endorse getting close to bears but this seems like an audience that might be interested. The annual lottery to visit McNeil River State Game Sanctuary in Alaska is open through the end of next month. If you want a good look at some bears it is the best place on earth...just sayin'.
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov …cfm?adfg=mcneilriver.main Check Alaska Department of fish and game for more info.
I love everybody's bear pics. NICE WORK! We need to have more pics of bears on here.
Post edited over 4 years ago by evelakes.
Taken by a buddy of mine in Canada.
Reminds me of the punchline of an old joke: Lieutenant, my brown pants, please.
That bear holding the camera I posted is the one I fear the most.


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Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is known for his "notorious" personality. There is no gray area on his leadership style. When he says no, he means it. But as they say, real men cry. Even the most infamous man in the world will have a soft side.
Duterte is now leading the presidential race. Most of his opponents already conveyed their concession and his success is now getting brighter. On this note, the Mayor did not forget to pay tribute to his loving parents. He visited their grave and sincerely asked for their guidance as he is bound to lead the Philippines.
The very heartfelt scene was actually caught on video and has become viral online.


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This report shows how such a community investment program can be created. But more importantly, it focuses on the unique social needs and business environment of Japan. Distinctly Japanese approaches to philanthropy have existed for generations, but the rapid rise of the non-profit sector in Japan since the late 1990s has added both new urgency and new opportunity.
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AUBURN – The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art at Auburn University will host lyric soprano and Alabama native Christina Burroughs, with pianist Nicole Agostin, Thursday, March 29, from noon to 1 p.m. The free public performance is part of the museum's weekly series, A Little Lunch Music.
With few exceptions, the pieces in the program will have a familiar theme.
"Pretty much, it's about some stage of love: the newness of love, the tenderness of love and the devastation after loss of love," said Burroughs.
Originally from Wetumpka, Burroughs left to study voice at the University of Alabama and later at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Now after a season of touring and performing in roles from Mimì in La boèhme to Carlotta in The Phantom of the Opera, Burroughs is back home in Alabama. She teaches music at both Faulkner University and Southern Union State Community College.
Auburn resident Agostino is finishing her doctoral degree at Florida State University. She has performed for the series before as a soloist and in a collaborating role.
The program is being sponsored by the Auburn law firm of Haygood, Cleveland, Pierce, Mattson and Thompson, LLP.
A Little Lunch Music will continue its 2012 spring season until May 17. Among those scheduled to perform are Robin Scott, the new violin fellow with the Montgomery Symphony, and his wife, cellist Ahrim Kim. The series' house group is The Woodfield Trio that performs throughout the season.
Next Thursday, April 5, the series will present pianist Michelle Huang who teaches at Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, Fla.
Those interested in supporting the series should contact Brett Evans, the museum's director of development, at bevans@auburn.edu or (334) 844-7945.
For more information about A Little Lunch Music, contact Patrick McCurry at patrick@luncharm.net or go online to http://patrickmccurry.blogspot.com/p/lunch-music-schedule.html for a detailed schedule. For more about the Café or the museum's fine art exhibitions, contact Colleen Bourdeau at cbourdeau@auburn.edu, visit the museum online at http://jcsm.auburn.edu/index.php or call (334) 844-1484.


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Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industrial Company (HESA), () or  Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries Corporation, is an Iranian aircraft production company. Established in 1976, it belongs to the Iran Aviation Industries Organization (IAIO) and is located at Shahin Shahr, Isfahan. Approximately 2 million square meters or 500 acres of land on which the company is established was gifted by the locally notable and well-regarded Boroumand family (the brothers: Abdolghaffar, Abdolrahman, Abdolrahim, Abdolkarim, Abdolrashid and Abdollah).  The company has thousands of square meters of available grounds, and 250,000 square meters of shops and hangars are allocated to A/C part manufacturing, assembling, laboratories, flight test facilities and shops of preparation for production.

The original factory, built by Textron, was to produce Bell 214s of different configurations in Iran with a deal that involved several hundred helicopters and technology transfers. Reportedly the contract was so huge that a new Textron division had to be founded to meet Iranian demands and handle the program with Major General Delk M. Oden as president. The work ended due to the Iranian Revolution and subsequent sanctions against Iran.

Also known as
The Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Company organization can be known as:
 HESA,
 HESA Trade Center,
 HTC,
 IAMCO,
 IAMI,
 Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Company,
 Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries,
 Karkhanejate Sanaye Havapaymaie Iran,
 Hava Peyma Sazi-e Iran,
 Havapeyma Sazhran,
 Havapeyma Sazi Iran,
 Hevapeimasazi

Subsidiaries
Company for Designing and Manufacturing Light Aircraft (high-tech drones).

Products

Jet-propelled aircraft
 HESA Dorna
 HESA Kowsar - a domestic "4th generation" version of reverse-engineered F-5 Tiger.
 Azarakhsh fighter jet (based on Northrop F-5)
 Saeqeh fighter jet (based on Northrop F-5)
 Simorgh: The Simorgh (هواپيماي سيمرغ) is a HESA-built two-seat Northrop F-5A to F-5B conversion. It was first flown in Iran Kish Air Show 2005, and two have been built.
 Qaher313
 Yasin

Propeller aircraft
 IrAn-140 passenger plane with Ukrainian cooperation and based on Antonov An-140.
 Dorna training aircraft
Simorgh transport aircraft
 Shafaq Light Trainer/Light Attack/Light Fighter (based on M-ATF)

Miscellaneous
 Designing and manufacturing parachute recovery system for Ababil drone.
 Propeller with composite materials
 Manufacturing parts

Rotorcraft
 Shahed 278 helicopter (using components from Bell 206 and Panha Shabaviz 2061)
 Zafar 300 helicopter (based on Bell 206)
 Shahed 274 helicopter (based on Bell 206)
 Shahed 285 helicopter (using components from Bell 206 and Panha Shabaviz 2061)

Hovercraft
 Hovercraft repairs likely for Islamic Republic of Iran Navy

UAV
 Karrar (UCAV)
 Shahed 136 loitering munition
 Sofreh Mahi
 Shahed 129
 Shahed 149 Gaza
 fʊtros
 ababil

Sanctions
Iran Watch has a helpful compendium of sanctions. HESA has been subject to American sanctions since 2008. The Council of the European Union sanctioned it on 26 July 2010, and HM Treasury on 27 July 2010. On 30 January 2023, the European Union imposed additional sanctions on HESA for providing Russia with UAVs used in the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.

See also
Iran Aviation Industries Organization
Military of Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
List of Iranian Air Force aircraft
Iranian military industry
Current Equipment of the Iranian Army

References

External links

Aircraft manufacturers of Iran
Defence companies of Iran
Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Manufacturing companies of Iran
Manufacturing companies established in 1976
1976 establishments in Iran
Iranian entities subject to the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions


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Why does ethnic partition foster violence? Unpacking the deep historical roots of civil conflicts
Journal of Peace Research, Ahead of Print. Recent literature highlights the role of historical events in shaping contemporary political and economic outcomes. This article joins the growing debate by utilizing disaggregated data and mediation analysis …
Journal of Peace Research, Ahead of Print.
Recent literature highlights the role of historical events in shaping contemporary political and economic outcomes. This article joins the growing debate by utilizing disaggregated data and mediation analysis to explore the causal mechanisms bridging ethnic partition by modern international borders and the risks of postcolonial civil conflicts in Africa. I argue that split ethnic groups are more likely to experience armed conflicts with the central government during the postcolonial age, and the conflict-escalating effect is particularly acute for large-sized split groups. When coupled with sizable demographic forces, ethnic partition heightens the political salience of the corresponding ethnic cleavage while generating greater information and commitment problems. The empirical results provide considerable support for the theoretical claim: first, ethnic partition increases the likelihood of armed conflicts between politically excluded ethnic groups and incumbent; and second, a major part of the conflict-escalating effect is attributable to the indirect and causal interaction effects induced by contemporary group size. The empirical analysis also reveals that the role of the primary alternative mechanism, political discrimination against split groups, in generating the historical treatment effect remains limited.
This was originally published on SAGE Publications Ltd: Journal of Peace Research: Table of Contents.
By Gaku Ito
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* As usual, the place to start is Lyle Denniston's coverage for SCOTUSblog. He offers his typical, thorough analysis of the three briefs filed by the parties here, and of the brief filed by amicus Robert Long here.
* In Politico, David Nather has this report on the states' brief, and Jennifer Haberkorn has this story on the government's brief.
* Howard Bashman at How Appealing provides links here, here, and here.
* Margot Sanger-Katz has this report in The National Journal.
* Robert Barnes has this article in the Washington Post.
* CNN has this story.
* Ariane de Vogue of ABC News offers this coverage.
* The Washington Times has this story.
* Greg Stohr of Bloomberg News has this story.
* Orin Kerr has these thoughts at Volokh Conspiracy.
* Timothy Jost offers these thoughts at Health Affairs.


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Dr. Susan Azad, M.D.
Dr. Susan Azad is an internist in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Keck School of Medicine of USC and has been in practice for 18 years. She is one of 189 doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who specialize in Internal Medicine.
Keck School of Medicine of USC (1997)
Internship – Cedars Sinai Medical Center (1998)
Residency – Cedars Sinai Medical Center (2000)
Dr. Jill Broffman, M.D.
(310) 652-4900 x 1
Dr. Jill Broffman is an internist in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 26 years. She is one of 189 doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who specialize in Internal Medicine.
Residency – Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Dr. Gary Cohan, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Gary R. Cohan, M.D., F.A.C.P. is an Internal Medicine-specializing physician, medical researcher, radio talk show host, political commentator and lecturer. He has become nationally renowned for his pioneering work in Primary Care Medicine, HIV Medicine and for his weekly radio talk show in Los Angeles.
Dr. Cohan is board-certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine and completed full recertification in Internal Medicine in 2001 and again in 2011. In recognition of his many contributions to the science and practice of medicine and to the community, Dr. Cohan was elected a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (F.A.C.P.) in 2003.
Visit Dr. Cohan online at: www.doctorcohan.com
(1982) English and Biology - Amherst College, Amherst, Massachussetts
(1983) Postgraduate Research - Cambridge University, England
(1987) MD - University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
(1990) HIV Care - San Francisco General Hospital
Residency - Internal Medicine - The Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia
Internal Medicine, Primary Care, HIV Care
Alan Engelberg, M.D.
Dr. Alan Engelberg is a board-certified internist with Cedars-Sinai Health Associates. Dr. Engelberg received his medical degree from the University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine. His bachelor's degree is from Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass. Dr. Engelberg completed his internship at the University of California, San Francisco and his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.In addition to his duties as a private practitioner, Dr. Engelberg is an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles.
University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine (1970)
Internship - Cedars Sinai Medical Center (1971)
Dr. David Frisch, M.D.
Dr. David Frisch is a cardiologist in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and has been in practice for 43 years. Dr. Frisch accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 131 doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who specialize in Cardiovascular Disease.
Medical College of Wisconsin (1972)
Internship – Los Angeles County Medical Center (1973)
Residency – Georgetown University General Hospital (1975)
Fellowship – Wadsworth Hospital University (1977)
Internal Medicine, Cardiology
Dr. Paul Grodan, M.D.
Dr. Paul Grodan is a cardiologist in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He received his medical degree from McGill University Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for 42 years. He is one of 131 doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who specialize in Cardiovascular Disease.
McGill University School of Medicine, Montreal Canada (1973)
Internship – Montreal General Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Residency – Montreal General Hospital (Internal Medicine)
Fellowship – Harbor General Hospital (Cardiology)
Fellowship – Cedars Sinai Medical Center (Cardiology)
Dr. Robert Huizenga, M.D.
Robert Huizenga (better known simply as Dr. H), is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine at UCLA. He is the author of multiple scientific abstracts and papers on the aggressive non-surgical approach to obesity he has championed over the last 14 seasons of "The Biggest Loser," as well as the former LA Raiders team physician whose groundbreaking first book was adapted by Oliver Stone for the film "Any Given Sunday."
He attended Harvard Medical School and while there he was an immunology major and all-star rugby player. He did his medical residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, focusing on internal medicine and sports medicine, and was appointed Chief Medical Resident. He entered a pulmonary fellowship before leaving to serve as the team physician for the Los Angeles Raiders.
Harvard Medical School (1978)
Residency, Internal Medicine - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (1978-1983)
Fellowship, Pulmonary Disease - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (1983)
Dr. Arthur E. Lipper, M.D.
Dr. Lipper attended medical school at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and graduated in 1981 having 34 years experience. He obtained board certification from The American Board of Internal Medicine for Internal Medicine. Dr. Lipper is associated with Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
New York University Mount Sinai School Of Medicine (1981)
Dr. Susan Mandel, M.D.
Dr. Susan Mandel is a family medicine doctor in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She received her medical degree from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and has been in practice for 33 years. She is one of 29 doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who specialize in Family Medicine.
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science / Chicago Medical School (1982)
Dr. Farhad Melamed, M.D.
Dr. Farhad Melamed is a board certified Internist, and Assistant Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Our state of the art office is conveniently located in the Beverly Hills Medical Plaza, and contains a CLIA certified laboratory, cardiovascular and diagnostic radiology facilities, and a beautiful procedure suite. Dr. Melamed's philosophy is to treat each patient like a member of his own family.
Visit Dr. Melamed's website at:
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Residency – UCLA Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Soly Melamed, M.D.
Dr. Soly Melamed received his medical education in Paris, France. He has 50 years of experience in medical practice, bringing together the best features of diagnostic medicine from Europe and the United States. Dr. Soly Melamed is a family medicine doctor in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. Visit: http://bhinternalmedicine.com.
1953-1960 All Medical education in Paris, medical graduation thesis, presided by Emeritus Professor Marcel Lelong.
1960-1964 Residency in various medical departments with Professor Lelong.
1980-1981 Internship at Wadsworth VA and UCLA Medical Centers
Dr. David Ng, M.D.
Specializing in Internal Medicine, Dr. David Ng, MD is one of the country's best ranked doctors. He currently practices medicine at Los Angeles, California and Beverly Hills, California.
Based on his credentials, experience and network, Dr. Ng has been found to be among the top 20% of all doctors in the United States. He was just featured in the Hollywood Reporter's Top Doctors of 2014 Issue.
(2001) St. Louis University School of Medicine
(1990) Internship - David Grant Medical Center
Roy D. Nini, M.D.
Dr. Roy D. Nini is an attending physician at Cedars-Sinai Spine Center and is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Academy of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, California Society of Industrial Medicine and Surgery, North American Spine Society and the Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation.
Dr. Nini received his bachelor's degree from Cornell University and his medical degree from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons (1998)
Alan Silverman, M.D.
Dr. Alan Silverman is board certified in Internal Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, and spends a significant percentage of his time evaluating the appropriateness of multiple medication used by patients. Alan Silverman is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Northridge Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and has been in practice for 52 years. He is one of 189 doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and one of 78 at Northridge Hospital Medical Center who specialize in Internal Medicine. He also speaks multiple languages, including French.
Ohio State University / College of Medicine (1963)
Internship – Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (1964)
Residency – Cedars of Lebanon Hospital (1966)
Tommy Tomizawa, M.D.
Dr. Tommy Tomizawa, MD is a board certified internist in Beverly Hills, California. He is currently licensed to practice medicine in California. He received his medical degree from Osaka University Medical School and has been in practice for 23 years.
Osaka University Medical School
Residency – Mount Sinai Beth Israel (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Amy Weinberg, M.D.
Dr. Amy Weinberg is a pulmonologist in Beverly Hills, California and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. She received her medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice for 27 years. She is one of 36 doctors at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center who specialize in Pulmonary Disease. She also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish.
University of California Los Angeles (1988)
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology


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People unsure about braving the elements to make that first camping trip, could find an answer with Contented Camping.
The new online company hires out quality Vango, Coleman and Outwell tents from as little as £29.00 for 5 nights plus delivery.
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You need a sizable loft or garage to store all the camping gear which may not be feasible where you live and may not feel worthwhile for a once or twice a year trip.
Contented Camping is aiming to attract newcomers to camping, convinced their service will save them money. Buying new camping gear can cost upwards of £500 and requires a lot of storage space, something hire plans cut out completely. The range on offer covers two-man all the way up to eight-man tents as well as a range of camping furniture. On average the hire price offered for a period of 7-13 nights equates to around 25% of the purchase price of the equipment brand new.


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Health Provisions in the American Rescue Plan
Andrew Evans
As part of their American Rescue Plan package of legislation, congressional Democrats have included an array of health-related provisions. AAF's Director of Health Care Policy Christopher Holt outlines and assesses these proposals. While some of the proposals do indeed apply to the pandemic, many are instead long-sought liberal policy priorities masquerading as pandemic response, he writes.
Many of the health provisions included in the American Rescue Plan are, at best, only indirectly related to combatting COVID-19 pandemic, even as that is the justification for the $1.9 trillion package;
Using the reconciliation process makes it substantially easier for the majority party in Congress to achieve long-held health policy objectives, which is why so many ancillary provisions are being included; and
Key health provisions involve significant changes to the Affordable Care Act, COBRA, Medicaid, and a variety of federal public health programs.
Andrew Evans is a Press Secretary at the American Action Forum.


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Lack of income is one of two main reasons more Americans don't save—this is the other
Published Wed, Jan 24 2018 12:28 PM EST
Shawn M. Carter@shawncarterm
Here's how much you should save at every age
It isn't always easy to save, especially when you don't have the enough money coming in. In fact, 35 percent of Americans say lack of income is a main reason they aren't saving more.
That's according to a national survey from Discover of more than 2,000 adults. But data shows there's another reason Americans aren't saving: They simply don't know how. About 35 percent say they don't know which product or account to use to start saving.
In addition, 17 percent of respondents say they don't have a reason for not saving, another 17 percent aren't saving thanks to outstanding bills and 10 percent point to their debt.
The findings jive with other recent news: A survey of more than 8,000 Americans found nearly 60 percent of respondents have less than $1,000 in their savings accounts, while another survey found only 39 percent of Americans have enough savings to cover a $1,000 emergency.
Retirement in America is changing rapidly
Your Money, Your Future
Some Americans are managing to save, though. Charles Schwab tracked how 1,000 Americans aged 21 to 75 handle their money and found that young people are better at managing their finances than Baby Boomers and those in Generation X.
Regardless of age, "it is important to remember that consumers should save at all points in their lives," says Heather Roche, vice president of Deposits at Discover, in the survey. "People should start saving early in life and stay consistent in that practice."
Millennials are generally on the right track. Discover found that 81 percent are currently saving in some capacity, compared to 77 percent of Boomers and 74 percent of those in Gen X. About 35 percent of millennials even say they saved more in 2017 than in 2016.
Of millennials who saved more in 2017, 40 percent attribute the increase to a better understanding of how to set up a budget and 26 percent say they cut out a recurring expense.
These tricks can help you thrive on a budget
Your Money's Worth
Millennials are more likely than their Boomer and Gen X peers to put money aside when they are saving for a specific goal, like a vacation or auto repair. They're also more likely to trim overall expenses by taking public transportation, biking or carpooling.
According to a new Bank of America survey, one in six millennials now has $100,000 stashed away.
Still, "we understand that saving can sometimes feel daunting," says Roche, so "doing research into the types of accounts you're looking for is a great place to start."
Consider opening an interest-earning account, as opposed to saving in a standard checking account. And set some goals to track your savings, perhaps monthly milestones.
When Phil Risher, a customer service rep making $48,000 per year, came up with a plan to save more of his income, he was able to pay off $30,000 in student loans in one year.
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Central Park isn't the only choice for an escape from the high rise!
For a large games-based event, you can't beat Prospect Park. There's plenty of open grass, gorgeous water, and beautiful bridges and other architecture. The price and permitting process might compel you to look elsewhere, but if your heart is set on staging a stunning New York City Olympics, Prospect Park is the place to do it.
Liberty State Park has plenty of open space for launching rubber chickens out of slingshots, running obstacle courses, and whatever else has been cooked up for your team building event. It's not technically in New York City, but it's right across the Hudson and offers spectacular views of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline, as well as giant chess. They have a very generous amplified sound policy, bathrooms close by, and a set of low steps to a patio that makes a natural stage. You really couldn't do much better for an outdoor team building venue.
Hudson River Park stretches up the Hudson from Battery Place in Lower Manhattan all the way to the bottom of the Upper West Side. It is made up of a number of smaller areas, each of which is effectively its own little park. Each area has a view of the Hudson and the park allows amplified sound. While there are other parks in the city with lovely views, Hudson River Park edges them out with its many options and friendly staff that makes the permitting process easier.
An unassuming pathway takes a turn and suddenly it looks like someone put the tallest slide you've seen outside a waterpark into the Jungle Book. Teardrop Park catches the eye and jumpstarts the imagination. It's too small for a large group playing team building games, but it's an ideal setting for an art-based event or for small game stations. It's choppy and segmented, not usually what you look for in a team building space, but the beauty and palpable creativity more than make up for that.
Don't bother with the dictionary: a velodrome is a bicycle racing arena. Built in 1962 for the Olympic trials, it's New York's last remaining velodrome, a vestige of an era that seems in the distant past. But step onto the banked track and you'll feel it—blood in your temples, butterflies in your stomach, coffee in your bladder—the atmosphere of competition is still very present in the Kissena Velodrome. The middle of the track presents a great space for Olympics, but the velodrome as a whole is perfect for a bicycle build to benefit a local Boys & Girls Club. These events typically involve games and putting together bicycles. A good one will bring boys and girls at the end to receive the bikes, but this is the only place in New York where they could then take those bikes for a victory lap on a banked Olympic track.
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