My third director interview, this one with Alexandre Philippe, director of documentaries like "The People vs. George Lucas" and "The Life and Times of Paul the Psychic Octopus".
Alexandre O. Philippe is a practiced documentarian with a decided penchant for pop culture phenomena, especially films. In The People vs. George Lucas, he looked at the interaction between filmmakers and fans. In The Life and Times of Paul the Psychic Octupus, he commented on an octopus named Paul that correctly "predicted" eight consecutive World Cup matches. And in Doc of the Dead, he tackled all things zombies. Now, in 78/52, Philippe delves deep into one of the most iconic scenes in the history of cinema: The Shower Scene from Alfred Hitchock's Psycho.
Cinema Axis's Derek Jacobs reviewed the film as part of our coverage for the Hot Docs 2017 festival, and Mr. Philippe was kind enough to be interviewed about his newest film.


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'Rita Moreno' Doc Follows Trials & Triumphs of Puerto Rican Icon
Published on June 17, 2021 in Movies/TV by Alejandro A. Riera
The new documentary tells the story of a girl who rose through adversity to become a stage, film and TV icon
@ the Movies (Alejandro A. Riera)
Published on May 28, 2021 in Latin[ish] by Hector Luis Alamo
Hector chats with Alejandro A. Riera, a long-time film critic born in Santurce, Puerto Rico and based in Chicago, about Latino and Latin American movies and diversity in Hollywood

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The Urge to Purge
Posted on September 25, 2016 by wirralleaks
Now as you know we haven't taken that much interest in national politics since the Whigs were around.
However we couldn't let yesterday's announcement that Jeremy Corbyn had retained the leadership of the Labour Party go without comment as we were hoping it would land a much needed metaphorical punch in the mouth to some complacent local politicians.
But then we read that within an hour of the announcement that Jezza had been lured over the River Mersey and was busy making pizza in a community cafe in Birkenhead and we realised that it was going to be more a case of conciliatory limp handshakes.
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jeremy-corbyns-victory-celebrations-were-8905402
As you can see from the above picture the gang's all here – there's Frank Field on the left (which has to be a first) , faithful acolyte and serial failure Cllr Moira "Matron" McLaughlin , former Wirral Council control room favourite Cllr Chris Meaden , Wirral West MP Margaret Greenwood and of course on his phone recording everything for posterity Liverpool Echo journalist Liam Murphy – because as we know Murphy is fond of pressing the 'record' button.
We wonder whether Frankenfield found time to explain his recent letter to J.K.Rowling slagging off Jezza or whether McLaughlin was able to discuss the publication of Ofsted Children's Services inspection report and whether there was any connection as to why some of Birkenhead's kids found themselves being used as props in a cynical,political photo-op.
Whilst there has been much talk about Corbynistas seeking to purge the Labour Party of MPs who are hostile to their glorious leader – and it must be said Frankenfield has been one of Jezza's bitterest critics – it would seem that in the name of party unity all has been forgiven. All of which leaves us with our own urge to purge – pass the sickbag these two-faced, deeply manipulative , disloyal local politicians make us want to throw up our pizza.
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10 thoughts on "The Urge to Purge"
Wirral In It Together on September 25, 2016 at 10:54 am said:
Lord Leaky, you've just posted the most depressing item I've seen on the Internet since the second to last time I voted for a Labour politician in 1992.
wirralleaks on September 25, 2016 at 10:59 am said:
Sickening isn't it?
Yes. And just for clarity, the last time I voted for a Labour politician was last Monday.
Pam Robinson on September 25, 2016 at 11:52 am said:
Glad you were so quick to pick this one up. It appeared as a bit of fluff on twitter yesterday. I remarked that Jez obvs hadn't had chance to look at that appalling OFSTED report & instead of tit*** around making pizza, those concerned should be getting provision for vulnerable kids sorted. Fast. That was followed by (Only In Wirral) an Alice in Wonderland-type exchange where none of those featured in the pic could possibly be held responsible. & anyway, this event was to do with different kids. Seriously. It takes a special sort of something to concoct that sort of denial. Also had a pop at them trying to make it look like Frank & Jez were now bezzies. How anyone could not choke on the pizza with that depth of hypocrisy going on – baffling. But then….that's Labour's shocking track record in Wirral – utterly baffling.
Tiffany Slopes on September 25, 2016 at 12:38 pm said:
Hello Wirral Leaks
It is reassuring to see that our Birkenhead (not Wirral) MP is a solid, upright, moral vigilante, when it comes to brown-nosing the Leader of the Labour Party, and/or the Leader of Wirral Council. …it must be a fairy-tale-come-true for Frank Field who only recently was reported on the BBC News with the headline from the Today programme (25 June 2016 Last updated at 13:10 BST)
Frank Field MP: "Some Corbyn policies 'serious claptrap'. Jeremy Corbyn should voluntarily stand down because no-one believes he can win an election", Labour MP Frank Field tells the Today programme.
Hardly the work of a clairvoyant is it, but thank heaven's Frank Field is 'onside' and will bolster Corbyn's future prospects…probably actually delivering pizza for Domino's or someone in the not-too-distant if FF's dreams come true.
Have you noticed that Frank Field started out as Cameron's 'Poverty Tsar'? It would appear that he has been very successful, especially with the increases in poverty in his own constituency.
More recently though some witless wonder has re-named him an 'Anti-Poverty Tsar', but things just keep getting worse. It's like Wirral Council's 'new operating model'. Give the same incompetent senior managers another job title and what do you get? The same incompetent senior managers who couldn't do a decent job with the old title, but higher pay as an inducement to almost attain the dizzy heights of appalling.
It is a good photo for a rainy-day session of 'Stick-the-Pin in the Duplicitous Bastard'…and they are not only politicians in this pic…
Do you remember Martin Liptrot, who presumably organised this 'Iscariot encounter'? Frank Field is not the only dissenter where Corbyn is concerned. Doesn't Liptrot occupy a 'politically restricted post', and basks in numerous conflicts of interest, of which WBC Head of Legal Surjit Tour weakly 'reminded him', last year?
From his public Facebook page Martin Liptrot on the 21st August 2015 pronounced (above a 'Huffington Post screenshot' of Corbyn)…[ https://www.facebook.com/Wirral-the-People-Fight-Back-1637227719856809/ ] the following…
"This guy (Corbyn) is a walking car crash, is there ever any time when he is backing Britain, our troops, or our people…"
It is obvious to me that the wind must have been blowing to the left when so many seriously principled, eminent Wirral turncoats, gave up valuable time for a photo-opportunity, to admire the pizza-making skills of a walking car crash…
Speaking of a walking car crash has Cllr Phil Davies gone to China yet? His No 1 Priority vulnerable young charges need him to sort things out, as that is all a bit of a mess. Then again that is Frank Field's area of interest isn't it, the very young and vulnerable…but I don't see him making pizza…for anyone…ever.
What honest, principled, and upstanding role models all these are for Wirral's young people…
Ste on September 25, 2016 at 6:24 pm said:
Tiffany Slopes is one serious contributor. Once again I tip my hat to you! Whenever you decide to join the debate it is worth the wait. Your knowledge of the Wirral political landscape is second to none and I warmly applaud you for it.
Tiffany Slopes on September 26, 2016 at 9:54 am said:
We are all trying our best. Thank you Ste.
James Griffiths on September 26, 2016 at 6:34 pm said:
Hear Hear Ste
A wonderful contributor.
I tried to be serious with these clowns at the clown hall five and a half years ago by reporting a £2,000,000.00 knock off by Wirral "Funny" Bizz.
AdderleyDadderleyDoolally lied to me and continued to pay the villains for eighteen months, ignored asset stripping that is criminal and got promoted to super duper director.
Senior officers and clowncillors sided with him and his dogsbody and the criminals gort away to the luxury of Portugal.
You can't beat these barstards just ask the welsh prat that is the thicker than the chair Chair of the Audit Joke.
Keep up the great work Tiffie, obviously not related to Joey Blowey or Dicko Docko
James Griffiths on September 26, 2016 at 6:42 am said:
G'day Lordy
Rumour on the streets is that the thicker than the chair Chair of the very very dodgy Fudge It and Risk It Mis-Management Committee, the welsh scum bag leprechaun that is "The Pretend Friend", won't have smooth sailing and will be spouting his usual shite about due process boyo due process as the Chocolate Teapot Grant Thornton won't be signing off his farce of a clowncil's accounts without a bit of pantomime pretend diatribe.
When they go through this pretence he, or someone, will just say, sign it Grantie you can't beat us.
Just like he would say to "Highbrow" over the Wirral "Funny" Bizz £2,000,000.00 knock off give up boyo you can't win.
I would go to the meeting tonight Leaks but I might take "Highbrow" to Leicester Square to see the premiere as John "Tarrantino" Brace will no doubt be putting it down on filum for posterity.
Luv ya Leaks XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Ps The issue might be loans by the way, but, as you know they do as they want and are a law above the law Leaksville.
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Temple LDS in Madrid, Spain – Small Plein Air Watercolor.
I went out to see the LDS Temple in person to do a few quick watercolors to see which one I wanted to paint on a full size sheet. The facade is beautiful and angel Moroni is on top blowing a trumpet. I painted this before going into the courtyard.
Inside the courtyard the Garden, El Jardín de las Novias, is symmetrical. There is a beautiful flower garden with white, pink and red flowers flanking a double dish water fountain with a round pond. That side of the Temple contrasts with this serious solemn side with inviting cypress trees.
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Janice Li on The Michelle Meow Show 1/31/19
Join us as Michelle Meow brings her long-running daily radio show to The Commonwealth Club one day each week. Meet fascinating—and often controversial—people discussing important issues of interest to the LGBTQ community, and have your questions ready.
This week's guest: Janice Li
Janice Li was recently elected to the BART board of directors, representing the western half of San Francisco. She is currently the only queer Asian American woman in elected office in the Bay Area (and possibly the state). Janice has spent nearly a decade working as a community organizer, working for community-based nonprofits in Buffalo, NY and in San Francisco. She currently serves as the advocacy director of the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition, where she leads organizing, policy and legislative work. Janice was born in Hong Kong and moved to the United States at a young age. She currently lives in the Outer Sunset and considers herself a regular bicycle commuter and a transit enthusiast.
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Foodies were also found to be more confident in their knowledge of nutrition, with 60 percent of foodie respondents able to name a food or nutrient associated with their most desired health benefit. Only 44 percent of the general population could do the same.
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Among the survey's other findings, foodies were found to have a median age of 58 – higher than other groups – and nearly two-thirds (63 percent) were female. They were also found to be affluent, with the majority (52 percent) of foodies making over US$75,000 per year.
They are also not as concerned with sustainability or packaging. However, for foodies, taste is still the most important thing when deciding to purchase a food or beverage.
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 Sometimes the term working paper is used synonymously as technical report.  Working papers are typically hosted on websites, belonging either to the author or the author's affiliated institution. The United Nations uses the term "working paper" in approximately this sense for the draft of a resolution.
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"""Wordcount exercise
Google's Python class

The main() below is already defined and complete. It calls print_words()
and print_top() functions which you write.

1. For the --count flag, implement a print_words(filename) function that counts
how often each word appears in the text and prints:
word1 count1
word2 count2
...

Print the above list in order sorted by word (python will sort punctuation to
come before letters -- that's fine). Store all the words as lowercase,
so 'The' and 'the' count as the same word.

2. For the --topcount flag, implement a print_top(filename) which is similar
to print_words() but which prints just the top 20 most common words sorted
so the most common word is first, then the next most common, and so on.

Use str.split() (no arguments) to split on all whitespace.

Workflow: don't build the whole program at once. Get it to an intermediate
milestone and print your data structure and sys.exit(0).
When that's working, try for the next milestone.

Optional: define a helper function to avoid code duplication inside
print_words() and print_top().

"""

import sys
from string_tool import StringTool

# +++your code here+++
# Define print_words(filename) and print_top(filename) functions.
# You could write a helper utility function that reads a file
# and builds and returns a word/count dict for it.
# Then print_words() and print_top() can just call the utility function.

def count_words(filename):
    string_tool = StringTool()
    words_file = open(filename, 'r')
    word_counts = {}
    for line in words_file:
        cleaned_string = string_tool.clean_string(line)
        # split on whitespace
        line_list = cleaned_string.split()
        for word in line_list:
            word_lower = word.lower()
            if not (word_lower in word_counts):
                word_counts[word_lower] = 1
            else:
                word_counts[word_lower] += 1

    words_file.close()
    return word_counts

def print_words(filename):
    word_counts = count_words(filename)
    words = sorted(word_counts.keys())
    for word in words:
        print word, word_counts[word]

def print_top(filename):
    """
    print the top 20 most common words sorted
    so the most common word is first, then the next most common, and so on.
    Sorts dictionary keys list ordered by corresponding value, highest value first
    """
    word_counts = count_words(filename)
    words = sorted(word_counts.keys(), key=lambda word_key: word_counts[word_key], reverse=True)

    # if top end of range is greater than length, will use entire list
    words_top = words[:20]
    for word in words_top:
        print word, word_counts[word]

def print_top_items(filename):
    """
    print the top 20 most common words sorted
    so the most common word is first, then the next most common, and so on.
    Alternative implementation of print_top.
    Sorts dictionary items (i.e. (key, value) tuples) into a list ordered by item value, highest value first
    In Python 3, items are a view and can be iterated over.
    http://docs.python.org/3.3/library/stdtypes.html#dict-views
    """
    word_counts = count_words(filename)
    # key:item[0], value:item[1]
    items_sorted = sorted(word_counts.items(), key=lambda item: item[1], reverse=True)

    # if top end of range is greater than length, will use entire list
    items_top = items_sorted[:20]
    for item in items_top:
        print item[0], item[1]

###

# This basic command line argument parsing code is provided and
# calls the print_words() and print_top() functions which you must define.
def main():
    if len(sys.argv) != 3:
        print 'usage: ./wordcount.py {--count | --topcount} file'
        sys.exit(1)

    option = sys.argv[1]
    filename = sys.argv[2]
    if option == '--count':
        print_words(filename)
    elif option == '--topcount':
        print_top(filename)
        print_top_items(filename)
    else:
        print 'unknown option: ' + option
        sys.exit(1)

if __name__ == '__main__':
    main()

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Owners/property managers would be required to attend a Crime Free Multi-Housing Phase 1 training or its equivalent.
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World's largest known sea sponge discovered in Hawaiian waters
Matthew Dekneef,
When exploring the uncharted deep seas of Hawaii, you're bound to make some big discoveries.
Recently, scientists announced they encountered a sponge the size of a minivan during a deep-sea expedition last year. They believe the 12 foot by 7 foot creature to be the largest known sponge on the planet. It was found within the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, the largest protected conservation area on the planet.
Scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Hawaii have been researching the sponge since it was discovered last year and only released their findings of the creature last week—a lengthy process that involved remoted underwater cameras that measured the animal using laser points to piece together its size and dimensions.
NOAA and University of Hawaii scientists have been studying the sponge for a year. Photo courtesy NOAA
An approximate age for the sponge hasn't been determined yet, but for comparison scientists said large sponges found in more shallow waters have been estimated at 2,300 years old indicating this newly discovered one could be one of the oldest animals on Earth.
"The largest portion of our planet lies in deep waters, the vast majority of which has never been explored," Papahanaumokuakea research specialist Daniel Wagner with NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries said in a statement of the 7,000 feet down expedition. "Finding such an enormous and presumably old sponge emphasizes how much can be learned from studying deep and pristine environments."


Whatever you're cleaning – always start the job with the most simple ingredients. Sure, there may be times you'll need specialty cleaners, but most things can be tackled with really basic ingredients.
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Clean the inside of the fridge – Give your fridge a good cleaning and avoid toxic chemicals near your food.
Clean Marble and Granite. Vinegar can't be used on natural stone surfaces, so go for dish soap instead. Use it like you would any all-purpose cleaner.
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Today's article is a case study on time management. Admittedly, this article won't prove to be fairest comparison, but my goal is to show how consciously managing your time can make a difference in your games.
Since my last post, I've played two games at the Wild Card Open. In my second round, I wound up losing a close encounter with FM Gabriel Petesch, though as we will see in this post, had I managed my time better, I might have found myself getting my revenge from our previous match. In the next round, I managed to crack open the resilient defense of a lower rated player, thanks in large part to my active time management.
What are the critical positions? Knowing when to stop and think is a good first step. If there are five or six good options in a position, it would be a mistake to spend more than five minutes on that move! Of course, some positions require more attention, and knowing when those moments occur is also critical.
How much time are you spending in the opening? Unless you've been surprised out of the opening, it's not advisable to spend more than ten minutes in the opening, especially if there is no second time control. Learning your opening repertoire well isn't just supposed to give you a good position, but it has the secondary intention of not wasting time in the opening. Critical positions happen later, save it for then!
Endgames require proper analysis. Endgames are delicate creatures, as poor technique can spoil an entire game's work. Your goal should be to have at least thirty minutes on the clock once you reach move 30. If you can do this, you should have enough time to complete the game!
Make smart decisions! If you have the static advantage, don't waste time calculating risky ideas, look for ways to improve your position.
For those of you who have trouble managing your time, following these tips can already improve your results. After all, it's better to make a small inaccuracy with lots of time left than make a blunder with just a few seconds left.
When I was growing up, there weren't many exercises focused on time management. In fact, the only tip I can remember before I broke 1700 was to continuously work on tactics. To an extent, this is true. Working on tactics does help you calculate faster and recognize patterns, but as I'm sure you already know, during a practical game there is not a tactic on every move.
Do You Crack Under Pressure?
So how can you work on time management off the board? Well, today you're in luck! In today's article, I'm going to share six positions from my loss to Gabe Petesch.
Your goal is to find the best move in all seven in under 50 minutes. All of these positions occurred before move 30, and during the game, I spent about 70 minutes across all of these positions. On move 30, I had ten minutes left and proceeded to blow my nice edge I had worked so hard for – how nice would it be to have an extra 20 minutes?!
Just like a tournament game, it is your job to decide how much time to allocate for each move. Remember, in the spirit of the exercise, you should be doing these in sequential order – do you spend more time now for and hope for an easier game later? If you've got the time, I would recommend setting up a board and using a clock. If you're pressed for time, I've got a link to the entire game below this exercise, but you would be missing out!
In each of the positions, it is White's move!
Tough test? Just remember that every minute you spent beyond the limit, you have even less time for what proved to still be a complex game after move thirty. On top of that, we haven't even begun to discuss what the various psychological effects that come with playing someone nearly 2400 strength can do to your clock are – but let's stay focused on the over-the-board positions for now. If you're ready, let's see how you did, and where you possibly lost time.
Studying at Carnegie Mellon's Collaborative Commons. Who knew having an extra monitor could be so nice?
Around this time last year, I learned that my opening repertoire was strategically unsound, and now I'm learning that my time management could be better. Of course time management isn't an over night fix, but I do have the chess knowledge to apply the points from above. I guess what I'm trying to say is that time management is not the worst problem to have, and it is no reason to be discouraged.
In my next game, I played a much weaker player, but just like my first round opponent, found a lot of defensive resources to hold on. I could have tried to calculate a lot of subtleties out of the opening, but instead I just focused on making natural moves and had 46 minutes left on move 30! What a turnaround! This proved to be the advantage that tipped the scales – even though I was better for much of the game, my opponent collapsed on move 45 with less than a minute left, where I still had 20 to spare.
Watching the Sinquefield Cup with some homemade ramen.
This wasn't my best game ever, nor was my opponent of a similar strength, but what this did show me was how familiarity with a pawn structure can go a long ways towards ensuring active time management. My opponent opted for a tame London System, and once we reached the Carlsbad pawn structure, where I simply knew more than my opponent. By move 14, I had the better position, and then proceeded to manuever until White fell apart.
As I began the article, to compare these two games as equals would be unfair. My loss to Gabe was clearly more complicated, and had a lot more pitfalls when it comes to active time management. Sure. However, what my win does show is how time management can be used as a way to win games! Actively managing your clock takes practice, but constantly finding places to improve in your own games means getting better results.
The last time I was in Cleveland, I earned the Candidate Master Title, and got recognized by US Chess for my second round win!
I have got a fun end to the summer planned out, and its all about chess! Beyond the last two rounds of the Wild Card Open, the Cleveland Open starts next weekend with my second trip to Ohio this summer! I seem to have a pretty good record in the Buckeye State, so I'm hoping for a strong performance to finish the summer.
Just days after returning to Pittsburgh, I'll be off to St. Louis to catch the conclusion of the Rapid and Blitz, in which Garry Kasparov will make his return to competitive chess. Even if it's just a one time thing, I'm going to be pretty content knowing I was there for it! Do I think Kasparov can win? No. But then again, these are the tournaments that legends are made of, and Kasparov is certainly a legend needing no introduction.
As the fall semester here at Pitt begins, I'll be continuing my work towards the National Master title, but also preparing the Pittsburgh Pawngrabbers for what should be an exciting 2018 PRO Chess League Season. In case you've missed it, we've already started selling shirts to get ready for the next campaign!
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To block or to not block..
Discussion in 'Necromancer' started by TTTimo, Nov 16, 2006.
Hi, I have a PvP Poison Necro, with a lot of unused stat points.. I was looking into blocking, and it would cost me about 264 life (before BO and other multipliers) to reach max block at lvl 90. Is it really worth it? Would the Necro's block rate keep up with the incoming hits?
Depends on the type of shield you're using. A homuc with a Shael provides pretty fast block for example. I tend to lean toward block even with a PvM summonmancer, just because the vita to hit points ratio for necros is so pathetic. It's probably just because I adore hearing that "ping" noise when something is blocked while I'm standing there casting curses. I will say that having that block was useful when my skellies got overrun by a fanat pack of champion frenzytaurs and bought me that split second of time to hit a purple potions. Having the extra 264 life probably would not have done me much good as those frenzytaurs really hit hard!
I dont make a necro without max block as a summoner.
For most instances in PvP, block is very important... keep that in mind.


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Test yourself on themes in Animal Farm.
This GCSE English Literature quiz takes a look at themes in George Orwell's Animal Farm. Any work of literature will have multiple themes, which can range from the very subtle to the glaringly obvious. An individual theme is unlikely to be presented in isolation, instead interacting with and commenting upon other themes in the same text. An author develops a text's themes through the use of setting, character, plot and dialogue. Look out for related ideas and concepts in the text and see whether you can follow the development of the different themes you find. When writing about a text, carefully compare your final thoughts with those you held as you began reading. Have your ideas on any of the issues changed? If they have, can you explain why? When and where did your views on a key theme begin to change?
When readers engage with the key themes, they engage with the author. Texts often encourage readers to interrogate their own beliefs or ways of looking at the world. Animal Farm depicts the awful destruction of reasonable and hopeful ideals and is absolutely clear about the correlation between its events and the Soviet state. Orwell wanted to encourage greater scepticism about the truthfulness of the official reports from the Soviet Union, thus his depiction of the insidious use of propaganda on Animal Farm is far from subtle.
Animal Farm deals with interrelated themes of the exercise of power, idealism, truth, justice and equality, education and the use of the intellect. As a satire, fable and allegory, this text aims to educate and to encourage the reader to action. Does the text merely apply to those who live under dictatorships or can you see elements of dictatorial behaviour, bullying, the rewriting of history and the use of propaganda anywhere closer to home?
Read the questions below and test your knowledge of the themes of Animal Farm.
The behaviour of the pigs is motivated primarily by which of the following?
A belief in justice
The pigs always make choices determined by greed, whether in sleeping on comfortable beds, living in the farmhouse, drinking whisky or reserving windfall apples for themselves. They find ever more inventive ways to justify their choices to the other animals
Which of the following describes the text's presentation of language?
Language is not important in comparison to physical strength
Language is only important for sharing factual information, but not for songs and stories
Control over language ensures that goodness and right will triumph
Control over language allows control over history
Words are strictly controlled: the commandments are changed, animals' memories are replaced with new versions of history and some language is banished (including the censorship of "Beasts of England")
How does Moses's story of Sugarcandy Mountain function?
The promise of Sugarcandy Mountain encourages the animals to work hard and to teach Animalism to animals throughout the region
The promise of Sugarcandy Mountain displaces the animals' hope for a better future to an abstract reward after death
The promise of Sugarcandy Mountain inspires the animals to revolt
Sugarcandy Mountain is an enlightening story which encourages the animals to organise and to question their leader
Promises of a better place to be found after death work as well under Napoleon's totalitarian regime as under Mr Jones's. Moses represents anyone who preaches religion as a means of controlling a population and making people content with injustice in life
How do Snowball and Napoleon differ in their views on the importance of education?
Snowball believes in educating all the animals, while Napoleon does not wish for any animal to be educated
Snowball believes in educating all the animals to the best of their ability, while Napoleon only believes in educating the young
Snowball believes only in the indoctrination of beliefs, while Napoleon believes every animal should have an equal education
Snowball and Napoleon share the same views on education
Napoleon believes in educating particular groups for particular purposes. The dogs are trained to recognise and attack his enemies and the sheep are brainwashed into obedience and the repetition of simple phrases. Proper education is planned for the litters of piglets when they are born
Boxer nearly crushes the head of the dog who unexpectedly attacks him, looking first to Napoleon for instructions. To which of the following themes does this episode relate?
The innate violence of the working class
The unpredictability of the working class
The power of the working class
Napoleon overreaches himself in attempting to get rid of Boxer as easily as he has the ringleaders of the hen rebellion killed. Nevertheless, Boxer is placid and is in no danger of leading a rebellion even against the dictatorial Napoleon
When the animals gather in the harvest after they successfully oust Mr Jones, the pigs "did not actually work, but directed and supervised the others". What does this statement indicate to the reader?
The pigs might have a tendency to laziness
The pigs do not know how to cut or rake the hay
The other animals dislike being told what to do
Intelligence and laziness are shown to coexist quite comfortably both in pigs and in human beings. The pigs use their intelligence to guide and direct the other animals
"I trust that every animal here appreciates the sacrifice that Comrade Napoleon has made in taking this extra labour upon himself. Do not imagine, comrades, that leadership is a pleasure! On the contrary, it is a deep and heavy responsibility." Which of the following is true of Napoleon's pursuit of power?
Napoleon seeks power in order to provide the greatest benefit to all animals
Napoleon finds the exercise of power very burdensome
Napoleon ruthlessly pursues power, but wishes to portray himself as leading for the common good
Napoleon feels forced to take the position of leader since no one else is capable
Napoleon reveals himself as ruthless and as a liar. His bid for power also demonstrates the influence he has over many of the animals, including Squealer
Which of the following characterises the relationship between Animal Farm and its neighbours?
Friendly cooperation
Wise diplomacy
Enmity
Cautious trust
The existence of outside enmity allows Napoleon greater control over the other animals. The animals always have an enemy to fear, even when this enemy changes seemingly randomly according to the whim of Napoleon
Animals on other farms begin to sing "Beasts of England". Why?
The animals believe the stories about the terrible happenings on the farm and sing the song for reassurance
Napoleon secretly travels around the neighbouring farms, encouraging the animals to rebel
They have been ordered to sing the song as a mockery of Animal Farm
The vision of a farm run by animals for themselves, on a basis of equality, is very attractive
Orwell presents an attractive vision of an idealised socialist state before those ideals are crushed by the leaders' desire to gather power to themselves
Which of the animals models idealism?
Snowball's idealism is very attractive for the other animals. His idealism falls, however, to Napoleon's willingness to use violence and intimidation in his pursuit of power


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As experience with other renewable technologies show, lack of social acceptance and incongruity with cultural values and norms are common barriers during the implementation phase. Therefore, it is important to investigate in users needs and behavior patterns. Additionally, experience show, that laboratory test have to be complemented with field tests in order to test the solar lanterns under real-life conditions. Due to the fact, that many bad quality products exists, it is important to test selected products in a field test.
[[Energising Development (EnDev)|GIZ Energising Development]] has conducted various tests in different countries, such as Bangladesh, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Peru, Senegal and Uganda. Approaches of these tests differ, results and outlook are presented within this articles.
As experience with other renewable technologies show, lack of social acceptance and incongruity with cultural values and norms are common barriers during the implementation phase. Therefore, it is important to investigate in users needs and behavior patterns. Additionally, experience show, that laboratory test have to be complemented with field tests in order to test the solar lanterns under real-life conditions. Due to the fact, that many bad quality products exists, it is important to test selected products in a field test.

[[Energising Development (EnDev)|GIZ Energising Development]] has conducted various tests in different countries, such as [[Bangladesh_Energy_Situation|Bangladesh]], [[Bolivia_Energy_Situation|Bolivia]], [[Ethiopia_Energy_Situation|Ethiopia]], [[Mozambique_Energy_Situation|Mozambique]], [[Nicaragua_Energy_Situation|Nicaragua]], [[Peru_Energy_Situation|Peru]], [[Senegal_Energy_Situation|Senegal]] and [[Uganda_Energy_Situation|Uganda]]. Approaches of these tests differ, results and outlook are presented within this articles.

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The '''willingness to pay (WTP)''' for PicoPV products in general, and for certain lamp models in particular, differed enormously between the countries. African users indicated a higher willingness to pay than users in Bolivia and Nicaragua (again, leaving much room for future validation of applied methods and ways to account for potential behavioural differences between survey countries). The figures obtained through Dutch auctions indicate a WTP of 50-90 USD for lamps of the highest value class from a consumers' perspective. Lanterns falling into a medium value category were bought at 25- 50 USD. The remaining lanterns were sold for 5-25 USD. In spite of these high willingness to pay indications, a central finding from all the country surveys was that many households at the bottom of the income pyramid, which are in fact the main target population for PicoPV lamps, often lack the required cash availability. Even though the purchase of a lamp would pay off within a few months due to savings on running costs of conventional lighting solutions, consumers, notably in rural areas, mostly do not have the cash available to pay the upfront investment and have no access to financial services which could support by-passing this problem. This is a major a hurdle for the large-scale distribution of PicoPV lamps in LDCs. This is particularly true for the more expensive PicoPV lamp models, which range between 80 and 150 US$ per piece.

Table shows how much people spend monthly for traditional lighting devices and how much they are therefore able to pay. Furthermore, degree of substitution of conventional lighting is presented.</span><ref>GIZ. 2010. What difference can a PicoPV system make? Early findings on small Photovoltaic systems - an emerging low- cost energy technology for developing countries: [[Media:Gtz picopv booklet.pdf|GIZ PicoPV Booklet]]</ref>

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In a [[:File:Rural Electrification, Acceptance of Pico Photovoltaic Systems in Ethiopia.pdf|quantitative study in Ethiopia in 2010]], users report improvements in education, health and economics after a field test of three months. Thus, these findings are in line with benefits contributing to the MDGs, presented in the [https://energypedia.info/wiki/EnDev_Report_on_Impacts EnDev Report on Impacts]. Furthermore, benefits in social community were reported by users: socializing and visits in neighbor's houses were enhanced due to an improvement of security outside (e.g. avoidance of injuries by thorns or dangerous animals). Since solar lamps could be used simultaneously by various people, less conflicts arose about the usage. Furthermore, parents start having discussions and sharing ideas with their children. Thus, relationships between family members improved. Parents are reassured, because their children can use the solar lamps without fear of accidents (e.g. fire). Particularly women are relieved from their worries about energy supply (planning, management and procurement of light sources as well as a fear of emergencies without light).

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Occurence rate of technical problems (10% to 50%) during a field test in Uganda confirm this statement. Furthermore, the Uganda data highlight the urgent need to introduce quality labeling mechanisms, based on proven test procedures, on international as well as local levels: Almost all lamp models, including top-end products with high quality claims by manufacturers, did not meet expectations in terms of durability and robustness – in spite of the fact that they had been picked as "best of class" in the previous lab test (which in turn was based on the lab test draft methodology currently in use by Solar Laterns Test as well as Lighting Africa Outstanding Products). Particular technical improvements concluded from the Ugandan field tests are: manufacturers need to improve products' solar fraction, equip lamps only with advanced charge controllers, and work on the robustness of the products, and of the connection parts in particular. Problems were: frequent deep-discharge of batteries, low battery life-spans and overall unsatisfactory lighting service were the frequently observed. Apart from that, the components that most often caused lamps to fail were cables, plugs, input jacks and switches. These parts are obviously under extreme stress when lamps are in everyday use by extended families with several children, and when modules are put down for charging on the ground in the courtyard (while lamps are kept inside to protect them against thieves). [1]


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SINGAPORE -In response to the Workers' Party (WP) call for a Committee of Inquiry (COI) to probe the cluster of hepatitis C infections at the Singapore General Hospital, the Government said yesterday that it would convene one only if the WP could "lead evidence" to substantiate any allegations of impropriety.
The WP had called for the independent review committee looking into the hepatitis C infections to be reconstituted as a Committee of Inquiry (COI) under the Inquiries Act, arguing that the situation is "at least as grave" as the 2011 MRT breakdowns or the 2013 Little India riot, both of which were probed by COIs.
"The WP statement is careful not to make any suggestion that SGH or MOH officers acted with improper motives. Yet it has asked for a COI ahead of the Committee's report and the conclusion of Police investigations."
"If the WP believes that there are questions that the Committee cannot answer, or that any officer acted with improper motives, it should state so directly. The Government will convene a COI provided the WP is prepared to lead evidence before the COI, to substantiate whatever allegations it might have."
The press secretary, Ms Lim Bee Khim, said that the independent review committee appointed to review the cause of the incident and its surrounding circumstances has engaged additional resource persons, including international advisors, to ensure that it has access to all the necessary expertise to do its review thoroughly.
"The Committee's findings and recommendations will be made public. A Police report has also been filed and the Police are conducting investigations," she added.
Up to 25 SGH patients warded between April and June this year have been diagnosed with the same family of hepatitis C virus.
Eight patients have since died, with five of the deaths linked to the virus. In its statement, the WP suggested that retired clinicians and healthcare administrators be included in the committee and one of them be made co-chair.
This is because the serving clinicians in public healthcare institutions currently on the review committee "are effectively being asked to critique the actions of senior civil servants who oversee and administer government policy that affects their work as clinicians on a day-to-day basis".
"This would place members of the review committee in an awkward position".
Someone qualified to be a judge of the High Court should also be a committee member; this is required for Committees of Inquiry under the Inquiries Act, Non-Constituency MP Leon Perera said in the statement.
"This would strengthen the ability of the committee to conduct a truly rigorous and, where necessary, critical review," he said.
The WP said that the Government should explicitly task the committee to investigate the reasons for two "extended delays" in the chain of events.
The first is the delay between SGH's discovery of the infections in April and May, and its notification of the Ministry of Health (MOH) in late August.
The second is the delay between the ministry's Director of Medical Services being informed on Sept 3, and the Health Minister being informed on Sept 18.
It added that the committee should examine if protocols for containment and public notification were adhered to by the public servants involved, and if these protocols do not currently exist, to recommend them.
The incident has "serious implications for the public confidence of Singaporeans and foreign stake-holders in our vital national institutions," it said.
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"Calls on the government to explain the delays in detail should not be met by calls to provide evidence of any inappropriate motivation."


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UN commitment to peace 'more urgent than ever'
COVID-19 threatens not only hard-won development and peacebuilding gains, but also "risks exacerbating conflicts or fomenting new ones", the UN chief reminded the Security Council on Wednesday, during a briefing on the challenges to achieving sustainable peace, while pandemics ravage communities worldwide.
"The concept of sustaining peace is essentially about positive peace as opposed to simply ending wars. In other words, it is the idea that the international community accompanies a country well beyond the point of simply putting down guns, to the point where people feel protected and represented," Secretary-General António Guterres told the meeting.
Against the backdrop of growing questions over the effectiveness of health systems and trust in institutions and governance across the globe, he said: "All of this means that our commitment to sustaining peace is more urgent than ever."
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The UN chief maintained that coherent, conflict-sensitive approaches to health and humanitarian crises would help deliver sustainable peace.
However, he highlighted three challenges, beginning with the erosion of public trust, which Guterres said can lead to widespread disillusionment in authority at all levels.
Secondly, he raised concern over a destabilized global economic order, which, fueled by the unprecedented global economic crisis, adds to heightened socio-economic vulnerabilities.
He thirdly highlighted the weakening of the social fabric.
"We have seen many peaceful protests, and in a number of countries, COVID-19 has been an excuse for harsh crackdowns and a spike in state repression," flagged Guterres, also noting that "at least 23 countries have postponed national elections or referenda, and almost twice as many have postponed subnational votes."
Opportunities out of a crisis
However, the pandemic has also created opportunities for peace, including the UN chief's global ceasefire appeal earlier in the year.
And Security Council resolution 2532, which demanded a general and immediate cessation of hostilities in all situations, "is a step in the right direction", Guterres said.
"But much more is needed to translate early gains into concrete action on the ground."
Investing in prevention
The Secretary-General spelled out that pandemic responses must be conflict-sensitive, "starting with a multidimensional analysis on how the pandemic affects underlying risks that drive conflict".
He underscored that inclusion is "critical" in humanitarian and development responses, especially with communities and marginalized groups, to "help rebuild trust and enhance social cohesion".
Moreover, sustaining peace requires an integrated and coherent approach across humanitarian, development and peace actors, according to the UN chief.
"The Council's ongoing collaboration with the Peacebuilding Commission is critical" to help improve collective response. The UN chief also maintained the need for flexible and tailored approaches to peacebuilding in the context of the pandemic.
"COVID-19 is a human tragedy – but we can mitigate the impacts by the choices we make", upheld the top UN official.
Castigating the Council
Speaking on behalf of the Elders, independent global leaders working together for peace and human rights, Guterres's predecessor, Ban Ki-moon, welcomed resolution 2532, but noted that within the Security Council, "valuable months were wasted in arguments over the details of the text".
He argued that their delay had "weakened the message" that the 15-member body must send a message to all warring parties that "now is the time to confront our common enemy".
The stalemate "further aggravated the current volatile global security situations in the midst of the global fight against COVID-19", underscored Ban, pointing to that ramifications of the pandemic in conflict-affected settings on health and humanitarian endeavors, but also in social cohesion, governance and the rule of law.
Notwithstanding his concerns, Ban called the debate "a timely opportunity" to explore ways to respond to the crisis while bolstering international efforts to sustain peace in the post-COVID-19 era.
"The experience of this crisis should also spur us to change our priorities and our understandings of what threats and values really matter," he pinpointed, citing the societal inequalities and protection gaps of marginalized communities.
"I believe the UN and its member states have a generational opportunity to use this concept to help build back better, further catalyze greater inclusivity, and steer humanity and our planet towards a more peaceful and sustainable and future," concluded the Elder.
UN's role
Chairing the session, Indonesia's Foreign Minister Retno L.P. Marsudi spoke of using a holistic approach in addressing the interlinkages between the health crisis, social and economic implications, and peace and security.
"Sustaining peace requires synergy between the work of all UN systems," she said, adding, that the organization "can no longer work in silos" but instead in "a coherent manner", that harvests the "strengths of its different organs".
Marsudi laid out UN roles beginning with the Council to ensure the "full implementation" of resolution 2532 to enable a timely delivery of aid and COVID-19 treatment to civilians in conflict; UN peacekeepers, who monitor conflict risks during the pandemic, serve as an "early-warning system"; and UN funds, agencies and programs provide technical capacities to address conflict drivers during the crisis.
Equality and action
Also addressing the virtual chamber, Sarah Cliffe, director of New York University's Center on International Cooperation, shone a light on unequal access to coronavirus medicines and equipment currently under way and the inequality set to incur in accessing COVID-19 vaccines, which "exacerbates threats to peace and stability".
She also cited opinion polls "in all regions", relaying that there was an "unprecedented demand for more international collective action". — UN News
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