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August 28, 2018 • 8:45 am 2
Len Chandler: He, too, sang at the March on Washington
photo of Len Chandler at Newport Folk Festival, 1964, by John Rudoff
Today marks the 55th anniversary of the historic March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Among those assembled to help Dr. King push forward his dream of racial harmony and economic justice was Len Chandler (often overlooked in the history of civil rights work), one of the voices in a trio that day which included Bob Dylan and Joan Baez (he appears at about 17 minutes into the following clip, though the whole 25 minutes is worth your time).
Chandler would march with Dr. King and travel throughout the South in the name of voter registration, informing rural Southerners of their polling rights, often at great risk to his own life. His poems were recognized by Langston Hughes, he wrote the folk standard "Green, Green Rocky Road" with poet Bob Kaufman, and recorded two albums for Colombia Records, but little is known about him or his life. I sought him out when I wrote Keep on Pushing, my text that tracks the origins and evolution of freedom music, and its roots in African American resistance and liberation movement: a fraction of what we discussed was included in the book. I remain curious why seven years after publication, few scholars have pursued the lead and why so little is known about him…
Originally from Akron, Ohio, and studying on scholarship at Columbia in the '50s, Chandler made his way to Greenwich Village folk music by accident: Lured to the sounds of Washington Square Park by the downtown youths he was mentoring, he easily fell into the scene based on his natural ear for songwriting and his familiarity with the songs of Lead Belly, Big Bill Broonzy, and Woody Guthrie. Following a performance at the popular Village coffeehouse, the Gaslight Cafe, Chandler landed a contract to go to Detroit, writing and performing topical songs for local television. A few months later, when he returned to New York, the folk thing was in full swing: Bob Dylan was the latest arrival to town and the pair started to trade ideas and songs.
"I hadn't yet begun writing streams of songs like I would, but Len was, and everything around us looked absurd—there was a certain consciousness of madness at work," wrote Dylan in his book Chronicles. Chandler remembers it like this in Keep on Pushing: "The first song I ever heard of Dylan's was 'Hey ho, Lead Belly, I just want to sing your name,' stuff like that." Dylan used Chandler's melody for his song, "The Death of Emmett Till." "Len didn't seem to mind," Dylan wrote (today, as it happens, is the anniversary of the murder of Emmett Till).
Chandler went on to record two albums for Columbia: To Be a Man and The Loving People. He continued to work as a topical songwriter, a peace and civil rights advocate, and as a songwriting teacher; his tour of Pacific Rim bases with Donald Sutherland, Jane Fonda, Holly Near and Paul Mooney was documented in the Francine Parker film, FTA, a must-see for anyone interested in US history and anti-war efforts within military ranks. Catch a glimpse of Chandler at the end of this trailer for the film:
It was an extreme privilege (and I have since found out a rare opportunity) to meet one of the true unsung heroes of singing activism (as well as his wife Olga James, a pioneering performer in her own right), and have him tell his story to me. Though largely retired from performing, he remains well- informed on human rights, politics, and the arts and will step up and step out for civil rights. You can read a portion of our talks in Keep on Pushing, and someday I will post the complete unedited transcripts, though for now, enjoy the voice of Chandler from back in the day, when singing was a huge part of moving the movement forward.
Filed under: anti-capitalist, anti-war, Arts and Culture, Bob Dylan, Civil Rights, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Folk, Keep On Pushing, Bob Dylan, Bob Kaufman, Joan Baez, Langston Hughes, Len Chandler, Poetry
August 21, 2018 • 7:56 pm 0
"Lord, they cut George Jackson down"
Bob Bob Dylan's 1971 single, "George Jackson," a remembrance for the radicalized convict and Black Panther who died in a San Quentin prison shoot-out on August 21, 1971, remains one of his most mysterious recordings. Not only does "George Jackson" mark the songwriter's return to topical song form and to touring after a long hiatus, his subject remains as misunderstood to a general audience as does the singer and his songs.
Less than a month after the prison shooting in California, a historic event at Attica Correctional Facility wherein prisoners took control of the prison to protest its poor conditions resulted in more fatalities—an unmistakable call for prison reform. Perhaps it was that call to which Dylan was responding when in November, he cut and released "George Jackson," a 45-rpm record that reached the Top 40 in January of 1972.
Opening with the blues trope, "I woke up this morning," Dylan's "George Jackson" is not a typical blues song, though it surely addresses the larger topic of racial and socio-economic oppression from which a certain style of blues was born. It also leaves a record of Jackson and his story.
"The power of George Jackson's personal story remains painfully relevant to our nation today, with its persistent racism, its hellish prisons, its unjust judicial system, and the poles of wealth and poverty that are at the root of all that," wrote historian Howard Zinn in an updated version of Jackson's Soledad Brother. Wresting larger truths from the events of 1971, Dylan delivered his summation in these often quoted lines from "George Jackson"
Sometimes I think this whole world
Is one big prison yard
Some of us are prisoners
The rest of us are guards
Dylan cut two versions of "George Jackson" for a double sided seven-inch: A "big band" version featuring Kenny Buttrey (drums), Ben Keith (steel guitar), and Leon Russell (bass), and a solo acoustic version. Among the various issues of the single—and there are many—is a picture sleeve with an image of Dylan performing at the Concert for Bangladesh (pictured above, it remains sought-after by record collectors). Here's a version of Dylan's song recorded by reggae band, Steel Pulse:
The details of the Jackson case are still debated today by scholars, historians, and those who remember the events. As the story goes, it was a 70-dollar robbery that landed Jackson in state prison, his sentence indeterminate. Guards took an instant dislike to Jackson on the inside and his sentences were extended following events occurring at Soledad State Prison in which three Black inmates and a white guard were killed. Using his time in solitary to educate himself, Jackson studied psychologist Franz Fanon (The Wretched of the Earth), Marx, and Mao, and came to understand the incarceration of poor Blacks for petty crime in a political context. A leader in moving prisoners to radicalize, Jackson joined the Black Panthers and became one of the group's most celebrated members, despite J. Edgar Hoover's declaration in 1969 that the Black Panthers were public enemy number one.
Published in 1971, Soledad Brother: The Prison Letters of George Jackson, was greeted with a positive reception by intellectuals and political progressives. That Jackson had been framed for conspiring to kill a guard in the Soledad incident was a widely held belief; his defenders were vocal and his case was a cause célèbre. But a few days before the Jackson trial was to begin, a riot broke out in San Quentin in which inmates and guards were again slain and Jackson was among those killed as he ran across the yard in an alleged escape attempt. In 2015, Hugo Pinell, the last incarcerated member of the San Quentin Six, was killed while serving his life sentence, much of it in solitary confinement.
The following is a live recording of Joan Baez singing "George Jackson."
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Filed under: Angela Davis, Arts and Culture, Black Power,, Bob Dylan, Protest Songs, George Jackson, Joan Baez, Prison Nation, Prison strike, Steel Pulse
August 6, 2018 • 6:03 pm 0
Ryuichi Sakamoto: Eco-Warrior
Japanese composer, pianist, and electronic music innovator, Ryuichi Sakamoto, has had a celebrated career, to be sure, though the new documentary, Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda, is less about his personal biography and high achievement and more about his process, what drives him, and what he hopes to leave behind.
The film, directed by Stephen Nomura Schible in quiet, understated style that echoes his subject, begins with Sakamoto exploring the aftermath at Fukushima. At times dressed in full hazmat gear, he checks out the landscape for any remaining sounds of life and discovers he likes the tuning of a piano that was damaged and washed ashore, post-tsunami.
Through the course of the film, intimate discussion between filmmaker and composer reveal the genesis of Sakamoto's initial interest in environmental concerns; he likens his '90s awakening to climate change to a kind of knowing or vision common to artists. The story also asserts Sakamoto's longtime interest in the rub between the natural world and the industrialized, high-tech tools of his trade, the latter popularized and pioneered by his own Yellow Magic Orchestra. Since the '90s, he's composed several pieces inspired by communing with the natural world: his soundscapes are more fully informed by it than one might realize upon casual listening (and there is audio and visual documentation of the process on offer in the film). And then there's the cancer that gripped him in recent years and the challenges of navigating his condition alongside the complicated business of maintaining vitality over decades as an artist.
In one sample sequence, he is thrilled to have received a call from Alejandro González Iñárritu — one of his favorite directors — asking for a score to The Revenant; Sakamoto can't contain his urge to get back to work, despite the demands on his health. And while the archival footage of him as a young performer/composer/actor and conductor underscores the impressive breadth of his career and his ability to have it all, the soul of the film rests in his Sakamoto's creative flow in the face of his own mortality and the illness of planet earth, whether war or nuclear disaster. Despite the grim forecast, the musician not only manages to find joy, but delight in the act of creation, whether found in the natural world or in his own sound designs. His pleasure at discovering a new pop, squeak or jangle is ably captured on screen every time, and every time, it appears just as genuine and new to Sakamoto as the discovery before it.
The Coda in the movie's subtitle seems to imply this may be the beginning of the final act in Sakamoto's unique and esteemed career, yet it's also the perfect introduction to his influential life in art and activism. And while this career-spanning summation with its unique focus zeroes-in on the art-making that's ultimately the meat of any artist's life, it may also serve as a prayer for Sakamoto to continue his work, for as long as it takes to get it done.
Filed under: anti-war, Arts and Culture, Earth Day Music, Environmental Justice, film, environmental movement music, Fukushima, Riyuichi Sakamoto, Riyuichi Sakamoto: Coda


Doris M. (O�Connor) Haigh, 90, of Warren Rd., died Tuesday February 26th in her home. Her husband, Sidney Haigh died in 1997.
She leaves her son, William S. Haigh and his wife Nancy of Auburn, and her daughter, Shelly Delage of Auburn; her three grandchildren, Keith Delage and his wife Kristy, David Haigh and his wife Melissa, and Tracy McKeon and her husband John; her five great grandchildren, Colin, Isabella, Cole, Dylan and Ryan; her brother, Daniel O�Connor of Clearwater Beach, FL; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, William O�Connor, and her three sisters, Anna Drake, Juno Shadbegian, and Margaret Contois.
She was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Bartholomew and Margaret (Malone) O�Connor and has lived in Auburn for many years. Doris was a member of North American Martyrs Parish in Auburn. She enjoyed bingo and trips to Foxwoods, and was an avid bowler. Bana & Beba, as she was affectionately called, was a loving mother and grandmother, who most reveled in her five great grandchildren and their lives.


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Random Soccer Thread
Re: Random Soccer Thread
by LeRouxIsPHat » September 1st, 2014, 2:07 pm
So Falcao then? Amazing player but can't say I see how he fits in. It's still very exciting though!
Our defence was astonishingly bad on Saturday, don't know how we kept a clean sheet. Midfield was awful as well but nowhere near as poor as the defence. Evans in particular has totally lost the plot. Don't care how long his lay off was, there's no excuse for how bad he has been in the last two games. And yet again Mata, RVP and Rooney showed they don't work together. If those three never play together again then I honestly believe we'll be a different team regardless of how bad the defence is. Am confident midfield will improve after the international break.
Would definitely sacrifice Falcao or another midfielder and defender. Really surprised we're not buying more of them considering money obviously isn't an issue, doubt it's a case of having to choose between Falcao and someone else. Haven't a clue how is will all turn out but it'll be a hell of a ride anyway! To think people thought we wouldn't be able to sign big names without CL football....looks like Moyes was more of an issue!
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by JB1973 » September 1st, 2014, 3:09 pm
On the Man United front it Looks like Van Pierse needs an op and hernandez and wellbeck are off on loan.
I think a fully fit Falcoa is the best 9 in the world so hell do really well.
United defence looked dreadful Saturday especially Evans (who is having a nightmare week) but if shaw roja and Rafael are back fit. That will see the end of young and Valencia as wing backs and with blind and Herrera in the midfield in front of them the whole side would look a lot stronger.
Still can't see them reaching the top 4 until they sign a vidal or strootman type quality midfielder.
ps Swansea City joint top of the league bring on Chelsea
by ichabodscrane » September 4th, 2014, 10:31 pm
I don't know if this has been discussed here already,
I was looking at RTE's coverage of the Ireland game last night and the subject of Mark Noble possibly declaring was brought up. Richie Sadlier didn't have a problem whereas Kenny C was positively outraged by the idea saying that Noble had pinned his hopes on an England call up and he failed ( having played up to and including U21's) so his international aspirations should not be resuscitated by Ireland.
I would be interested in hearing what you fellow football fans think of the Noble situation if he were to declare?. I for one am against it, he never had any interest in playing for us until he was left out of potentially the worst midfield selection that England have seen in over a decade, and at 27 he would be stunting the growth of Hendrick & McCarthy who could potentially become better than him.
Plus I don't wanna think that we're desperate enough to want an England reject (harsh) who plays for West Ham and who couldn't get a place in the extended squad ahead of Colback, i.e the ginger Pirlo
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by Peg Leg » September 4th, 2014, 10:43 pm
I'd take any premiership players available, in fact I'd be looking to oz and America to see if there were any viable candidates. We're pants and he has Irish heritage. I'd give them Morrissey back though.
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by Avenger » September 5th, 2014, 8:18 am
If he's improve the team (and he would) I'd take it. We are not in a position to be rejecting premiership standard players.
At 27 he's in his prime and I wouldn't hold the fact that it hasn't worked out for him with England against him.
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by JB1973 » September 5th, 2014, 2:16 pm
There are only 2 questions that need to be asked
would mark noble improve your team ?
is mark noble qualified for your team ?
If the answer to both is Yes, get him in there.
by Logorrhea » September 5th, 2014, 3:50 pm
Noble is still "thinking about it". He clearly doesn't Identify with the Irish in any way so will only be playing for us in order to experience International Football.
Having said that, who is to say that when he joins the team he doesn't create a connection or bond with both the fans and his team mates. If he does that, and I've no reason to believe he wont, hes as Irish as Jack Charlton.
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by LeRouxIsPHat » September 5th, 2014, 4:09 pm
How could he see us playing in an empty Aviva against the mighty Oman and not want to play for us?
I respect your views and I can see the merit in some of them, but I can't help but think that players these days want to play international football to have an extra bargaining chip when it comes to their next contract negotiations. The whole thing about him possibly forming a bond with the players & fans is a good point and a plausible possibility.
For me noble is nothing special, he's 27 and his ego is hurting because he didn't make it into a midfield deprived of real quality and devoid of any experience.
The point I'm trying to make is A) who do we drop, older less flexible players like Green, Whelan etc or B) do we give his place to a promising player like McCarthy, Hendrick or god forbid some player who comes to prominence in the next few years, Hourihane, Gleeson etc.
I think it's pretty clear that I don't want him, not because he's English but because he's only 'considering' joining us due to his failure to make the three lions.
by JB1973 » September 8th, 2014, 11:07 am
I saw most of the Irish game (congrats on the win btw) Noble would get into that side and would be a big player for you guys.
I'm sure once he gets selected hell get into the swing of things,by all accounts he is a good pro and West Ham fans love him.
by offshorerules » September 9th, 2014, 11:29 am
I think at this stage Noble would be a welcome addition. I say at this stage because the number of top flight players available to us has been diminishing for some time now.
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by Dave Cahill » September 9th, 2014, 3:45 pm
offshorerules wrote: I think at this stage Noble would be a welcome addition. I say at this stage because the number of top flight players available to us has been diminishing for some time now.
Thats more perception than reality though, out of 11 starters on Sunday, nine play top flight football as do the three substitutes we used.
by JB1973 » September 10th, 2014, 10:09 am
Well Wales nearly drew with the might of Andorra!
Thank goodness for Bale
by offshorerules » September 10th, 2014, 11:05 am
Dave Cahill wrote:
By definition perhaps but not by what I would class as top notch. For example how many of the 12 you cited play for a team that finished in the top 4 four of the pl last year? Or for that matter the top 6? There was time when we as a country supplied the English top flight with numerous top quality players but its a long time ago.
by Dave Cahill » September 10th, 2014, 11:53 am
offshorerules wrote:
That was a very long time ago. Even during Japorea the team profile was pretty much identical to what we have now
by offshorerules » September 10th, 2014, 12:12 pm
No, I don't think that's accurate. In 2002 there were several players that we paying at top 6 sides at the time or who had played for a top 6 club. Robbie Keane, Roy Keane, Steve Finnan, Steve Staunton, Jason McAteer, Niall Quinn and Shay Given come to mind. Plus there were players very close to that level, Kevin Kilbane, Ian Harte, Richard Dunne and a few others. In reality they were a much stronger squad.
by LeRouxIsPHat » September 10th, 2014, 12:53 pm
offshorerules wrote: No, I don't think that's accurate. In 2002 there were several players that we paying at top 6 sides at the time or who had played for a top 6 club. Robbie Keane, Roy Keane, Steve Finnan, Steve Staunton, Jason McAteer, Niall Quinn and Shay Given come to mind. Plus there were players very close to that level, Kevin Kilbane, Ian Harte, Richard Dunne and a few others. In reality they were a much stronger squad.
I really wanted to disagree with Dave there because I've great memories of that team but actually I don't think he's far off. I certainly think the team was much better than it is now, but he's still not far off. Roy Keane wasn't at the World Cup, Gary Breen didn't have a club during it iirc, Quinn retired straight after it and both McAteer and Staunton's best days were definitely behind them. A midfield two of Kinsella and Holland is hardly that much better on paper than we have now, Duff was still at Blackburn and it was only in the last few months of that season that he showed brilliant form in the league.
Whilst I do think the quality was better, I think the big thing was that a lot of the more average players played out of their skins around that time. Lets not forget that that World Cup was all that team qualified for.
by offshorerules » September 10th, 2014, 1:02 pm
Better to be a has been than a never was. All the guys I mentioned played at the top or near the top of their chosen profession. Something a lot of todays players will never achieve.
Also not looking to open any old sores but Roy Keane was there he just came home quickly.
by Tonic Wine » September 10th, 2014, 1:13 pm
The team was not that good but they performed brilliantly.I thought they played spain and germany off the park in that tournament.What different directions we have gone in since then.
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by Dave Cahill » September 10th, 2014, 1:30 pm
offshorerules wrote: Better to be a has been than a never was. All the guys I mentioned played at the top or near the top of their chosen profession. Something a lot of todays players will never achieve.
They played for their generations version of Stoke or Hull or whatever - good players with midtable sides.
The team that started against Germany in 2002 was NUFC, FFC, Unattached, AVFC, LUFC, LUFC, CAFC, Ipswich, SAFC, THFC, BRFC
Against Georgia, Milwall, Wolves, SAFC, SCFC, EFC, EFC, SCFC, EFC, HCFC, SCFC, LAG.
Not all that different in terms of profile or achievement

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Denzel Valentine's stood tall in his return. Photo courtesy of Dennis O'Connor.
On the day Valentine had 10 points, four assists and four rebounds, but more importantly just getting back was what really mattered. He looked loose and relaxed and if you didn't compare the stats, you would have never doubted he ever left.
The Spartans had four players score in double digits. Led by Bryn Forbes with 20, Eron Harris and Gavin Schilling each had 13 and of course Valentine's 10. Matt Costello had eight points and led the Spartans with nine rebounds.
On the day MSU won the battle of the boards 40-32. MSU shot 50% from the field and had only six turnovers. MSU only had 17 assists on 35 shots.
The Spartans will return to action on Thursday hosting Iowa where the Spartans will try to avenge their only loss on the season. That game tips off at 7PM and can be seen on ESPN.


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Fusion and Inference in Surveillance Networks
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Our global goal is to design a multi-tier multi-modal surveillance network and develop the mathematical models and decentralized learning algorithms that permit the tracking of objects (and people) and the detection of anomalous events. In doing so, we will also need to study the theoretical stability of these distributed inference tools. Our proposed research addresses the following interrelated tasks:
Sensor/Camera Management and Control
Distributed and Delay-Tolerant Particle Filtering
Gossip and Consensus Algorithms for Decentralized Inference
Sensor and camera management can be interpreted as a stochastic planning and control problem. In [C31, N2], we proposed novel efficient reversible jump Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithms that are capable of addressing formidably complex control and active sensing problems. In [C29], we derived an exact EM algorithm for control problems with linear Gaussian dynamics that involve a reward function that can be modeled by a mixture of Gaussians. In [J8,BC1], we developed an alternative control approach based on response surfaces and showed that it works well on a diverse range of stochastic control and planning problems.
We proposed a new algorithm for efficient distributed particle filtering [C39]. In this algorithm, each participating sensor node approximates its local posterior using a Gaussian, and then a gossip algorithm is used to perform fusion and construct an approximation to the global posterior. We developed a new procedure for tracking targets when some measurements are delayed due to the wireless network [C40]. The procedure estimates the informativeness of delayed measurements and only processes those that have the potential to significantly change the filtering distribution.
Multiscale Gossip: We proposed a new algorithm for fast decentralized averaging based on performing gossip at multiple scales in a network and analyzed the convergence rates [C38].
Accelerated Distributed Averaging: We created an approach to accelerate distributed averaging through the use of a very small amount of local node memory [C34, J11]. The approach leads to much faster convergence rates; our theoretical analysis characterizes how the convergence rates depend on the network topology and size.
Greedy Gossip with Eavesdropping (GGE): We published work describing and theoretically characterizing a greedy gossip algorithm that for practical network architectures has a significantly reduced convergence time compared to previous techniques [C30, C33, J12].
Selective Gossip: We also identified a selective gossip algorithm that facilitates distributed non-linear approximation; we proved that the algorithm converged and demonstrated that it reduces communication requirements [C37].
Decentralized Particle Filters for Tracking Multiple Objects
Sensor and Camera Management and Control
A primary task in surveillance networks is allocation of resources. The decision of which sensors or cameras to activate is important when devices have energy constraints. If the sensors are adjustable or mobile, for example cameras with pan-tilt and zoom capability and sensors such as laser range finders mounted on UAVs, then there is an additional challenge of deciding where to focus attention and how to coordinate measurement.
Controlling the Sensors – Stochastic Control Approaches: Sensor management can be interpreted as a stochastic planning and control problem. A recently proposed formulation this problem as one of parameter estimation for suitable artificial statistical models has led to the adoption of inference algorithms. At the algorithmic level, the focus has been on developing Expectation-Maximization (EM) algorithms. In [C8], we made the crucial observation that the stochastic control problem can be reinterpreted as one of trans-dimensional inference. With this new understanding, we are able to propose a novel reversible jump Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm that is more efficient than its EM counterparts. Moreover, it enables us to carry out full Bayesian policy search, without the need for gradients and with one single Markov chain. The new approach involves sampling directly from a distribution that is proportional to the reward and, consequently, performs better than classic simulations methods in situations where the reward is a rare event.
One of the key theoretical problems underlying stochastic control is establishing the existence and approximating optimal controls of non-linear diffusions. In [J9] we showed how to control, optimally, linear-quadratic non-linear diffusions with no time discretization error, or in complex problems, how to compute the optimal control with a time discretization error, where other methods do not work well. We used a combination of sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) methods and exact simulation of diffusions methodology. We illustrated our methods on both high and low dimensional problems, and establish that our approach outperforms standard Monte Carlo methods.
Camera Control – Active Learning: A very important issue in the management of cameras is where to look in a scene in order to infer a good model of the location of targets. The camera cannot observe the entire scene, so it must move its focus, and it is important to plan the associated motions, in conjunction with solving the computer vision problems of object detection, tracking and recognition. We have addressed this problem in [C19], developing a sequential decision-making algorithm for gaze planning. In [C9], we developed a novel approach to address the more general, foundational problem of active learning in the presence of discrete observations.
In order to provide relevant information to a city simulator, we must determine how many objects are present in a scene and what is the nature of their motion. In the past we have developed strategies for tracking objects based on a single image sequence, but the problem is considerably more complex when dealing with multiple sensors and requires the development of new mathematical techniques. Devices must cooperate to identify individual objects and track their movement. Fusing together the information provided by multiple sensors is a challenging task. Transfer of the raw data to a central inference site is unattractive due to the high energy cost of wasteful communication. We are exploring distributed particle filtering techniques that only exchange a concise probabilistic representation of the local information state (how many objects there are and where they are located).
Distributed Particle Filtering: We have conducted a theoretical analysis of the stability of the leader node particle filter [C22]. The conference paper was one of three nominations for Best Student Paper Award at the ISIF 2008 International Conference on Fusion. The leader node particle filter is a partially distributed approach to tracking in a sensor network, in which the node performing the particle filter computations (the leader node) changes over time. The primary advantage is that the position of the leader node can follow the target, improving the efficiency of data collection. When the leader node changes, the particle filter must be communicated to the new leader. Exchanging a complete representation can require many thousands of bits, so the filtering distribution is more coarsely approximated, either by transmitting only a subset of particles or by training a parametric model. The concern is that this approximation could lead to instability and eventually tracking failure. The major contribution of our work is the development of bounds on the error of the leader node particle filter. In contrast to previous bounds, which grow exponentially over time, the bounds indicate convergent behaviour, as commonly observed in simulations. In [[C35]C35, [JS1]] we extended this analysis to the more general problem of particle filtering with approximation steps (subsampling or parametric approximation) and provided tighter bounds.
Tracking Multiple Targets: Tracking multiple targets with uncertain target dynamics is a difficult problem, especially with nonlinear state and/or measurement equations. With multiple targets, representing the full posterior distribution over target states is not practical. The problem becomes even more complicated when the number of targets varies, in which case the dimensionality of the state space itself becomes a discrete random variable. The probability hypothesis density (PHD) filter, which propagates only the first-order statistical moment (the PHD) of the full target posterior, has been shown to be a computationally efficient solution to multitarget tracking problems with a varying number of targets. The integral of PHD in any region of the state space gives the expected number of targets in that region. With maneuvering targets, detecting and tracking the changes in the target motion model also become important. The target dynamic model uncertainty can be resolved by assuming multiple models for possible motion modes and then combining the mode-dependent estimates in a manner similar to the one used in the interacting multiple model (IMM) estimator. In [J4], we proposed a multiple-model implementation of the PHD filter, which approximates the PHD by a set of weighted random samples propagated over time using sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) methods. The resulting filter can handle nonlinear, non-Gaussian dynamics with uncertain model parameters in multisensory multitarget tracking scenarios. In [J3], we addressed the problem of tracking multiple spawning targets with multiple finite-resolution sensors and presented a new algorithm for measurement-to-track association with possibly unresolved measurements.
Model Uncertainty: In most solutions to target tracking, it is generally assumed that the state transition and measurement models are known a priori. However, there are situations where the model parameters or the model structure itself are not known a priori or are known only partially. In these scenarios, standard estimation algorithms like the Kalman filter and the extended Kalman Filter (EKF), which assume perfect knowledge of the model parameters, are not accurate. In [J5], we addressed the nonlinear state estimation problem with possibly non-Gaussian process noise in the presence of a certain class of measurement model uncertainty. We showed that the problem can be considered as a special case of maximum-likelihood estimation with incomplete data and proposed an EM-type algorithm that casts the problem in a joint state estimation and model parameter identification framework. The proposed procedure, called EM-PF (expectation-maximization particle filter) algorithm, is used to solve a highly nonlinear bearing-only tracking problem, where the model structure is assumed unknown a priori. We demonstrated that the algorithm is capable of modeling the observations and accurately tracking the state vector.
Radio-Frequency (RF) Tomography: We are exploring methods for localization and tracking of objects using measurements of signal strength in wireless networks. RG tomography methods are imaging algorithms that take measurements of received signal strength (RSS) on the wireless links connecting many nodes and reconstruct a map of signal attenuation. We have conducted initial work in [[C28],[C32]] where we have used sparse models to improve estimation performance.
Gossip and consensus algorithms are robust decentralized computational methods for networked systems. Nodes iteratively perform local updates based on information they have received from their immediate neighbors. Taking the number of iterations to the limit, all nodes in the network converge to the same value or function. Gossip algorithms can be useful for decentralized control and flocking of UAVs since they are resilient to time-varying topologies and communication errors.
Greedy Gossip with Eavesdropping (GGE): We have developed a new algorithm for reaching consensus through local gossip-type communication in a wireless surveillance network [[C20],[C24]. Our new algorithm, Greedy gossip with Eavesdropping (GGE), is a randomized gossip algorithm that exploits the broadcast nature of wireless communications to converge rapidly on grid-like network topologies without requiring that nodes know their geographic locations. When a node decides to gossip, rather than choosing one of its neighbors randomly, it greedily chooses to gossip with the neighbor whose values are most different from its own. We have proved that GGE converges to the average consensus on connected network topologies and outperforms standard randomized gossip in its speed of convergence. We have characterized the rate of convergence in terms of a topology-dependent constant analogous to the second-largest eigenvalue characterization for previous randomized gossip algorithms [[C30],[C33],[CJ12]. Simulations demonstrate that the convergence rate of GGE is superior to existing average consensus algorithms such as geographic gossip.
Accelerated Consensus: We have published an approach to accelerate local, linear iterative network algorithms asymptotically achieving distributed average consensus [[J7],[C18]]. Our work focuses on the class of algorithms in which each node initializes its "state value" to the local measurement and then at each iteration of the algorithm, updates this state value by adding a weighted sum of its own and its neighbors' state values. Provided the weight matrix satisfies certain convergence conditions, the state values asymptotically converge to the average of the measurements, but the convergence is generally slow, impeding the practical application of these algorithms. In order to improve the rate of convergence, we propose a novel method where each node employs a linear predictor to predict future node values. The local update then becomes a convex (weighted) sum of the original consensus update and the prediction; convergence is faster because redundant states are bypassed. The method is linear and poses a small computational burden. We conducted a theoretical analysis of this algorithm in [[C34],[J11]], and provided a characterization of its convergence behaviour which demonstrated that the improvement over standard consensus algorithms scales with the size of the network.
Tracking of Multiple Objects in Video Sequences
Anomaly Detection using Minimum Volume Sets
Controlling the Cameras: Stochastic Control Approaches
Calibration: Consensus Algorithms and Bootstrapping
We have experimented with particle filtering algorithm for velocity estimation in image sequences. In particular, we considered the situation where there is little prior knowledge, so we cannot parameterize the exact appearance of the tracked objects or provide a good initialization to the motion model. We introduced a feature extraction mechanism based on a modified Hough transform, which strives to identify the pixels that belong to moving objects. We described a modified algorithm for particle filtering that uses not only the traditional "tracking" particles, but injects "search" particles, which enable the detection of new objects that enter the scene. We treat the velocity of each object as an unknown parameter, and estimate this parameter through an evidence maximization procedure. Results based on synthetically generated data and low-resolution camera footage indicates that the modified particle filter performs well. It detects moving objects soon after they enter the scene and assigns tracking resources to them. The velocity of moving objects is estimated on-line, and the positions and sizes of objects are determined by identifying spikes in the posterior density. In future work, we will explore the incorporation of a feedback loop in the filter, which will allow it to learn the areas in the scene where motion occurs. Relevant publications: T1.
We have developed an approach for sparse on-line kernel density estimation that can be used for anomaly detection. The technique achieves good accuracy while minimizing computational and storage requirements, and it can be implemented in a distributed fashion. The methodology is particularly appropriate for application to non-stationary data sources, when the underlying probability distribution generating the data is slowly evolving over time, and it becomes necessary to track "normality" rather than estimate it from a block of data. We have applied the approach to determine its effectiveness in detecting traffic jams in sequences of camera images of highways. Relevant publications: C2.
We have developed a new approach to solve infinite horizon stochastic control problems. This consists in reinterpreting the control problem as an artificial and non-standard statistical inference problem. This approach allows us to reuse all the computational tools developed for inference in the framework of control. In particular for linear Gaussian models with non-quadratic rewards, we have shown that it is possible to find easily an locally optimal controller using the celebrated Expectation-Maximization algorithm. For general non-linear non-Gaussian dynamic models, we have developed a trans-dimensional Markov chain Monte Carlo algorithm to solve the control problem. These algorithms have been tested on toy examples and have demonstrated performance equivalent to state-of-the-art approaches. We are currently working on more realistic applications. Relevant publications: C7, J1.
We have also been working on the problem of optimal observer trajectory planning for partially observed models using a receding horizon control. The problem consists of optimizing dynamically the location of some sensors so as to optimize according to a relevant metric the tracking abilities of our system. We have developed a methodology combining the particle filter and two-time scale stochastic approximation. We are currently extending in various directions this methodology. First we want to follow a Bayesian approach and bypass the use of a stochastic gradient algorithm. Second we want to address the case of multiple sensors. Currently, our approach is applicable to these scenarios but scales relatively poorly. Relevant Publications: C3, C5, C8.
Distributed average consensus is the task of calculating the average of a set of measurements made at different locations through the exchange of local messages. The goal is to avoid the need for complicated networks with routing protocols and topologies, but to ensure that the final average is available at every node. This can be an important task in camera networks, forming the foundation for localization and calibration approaches. We are currently exploring two important aspects of distributed consensus. The first involves quantized communication; when the measured data is high dimensional or voluminous, or there are severe bandwidth or energy constraints, it becomes necessary to quantize the exchanged data values to reduce the communication overhead (this is the case in camera networks). We have developed an algorithm for quantized consensus based on probabilistic quantization. Our algorithm has the attractive features of guaranteed convergence to a consensus point (one of the quantization values). Due to its probabilistic nature, the algorithm does not always converge to the same value, but the expectation of the values is equal to the original average. We have characterized the convergence rate and the variance of the error after consensus is achieved. In our other research into consensus, we have investigated approaches to accelerate the rate of convergence to consensus through bypassing redundant states. We achieve this by incorporating a linear predictive step in the algorithm; our approach uses only local information but results in a significant performance improvement. Relevant Publications: C4, J7, N1, T2.
We have also developed a procedure for "bootstrapping" a particle filter that is learning the observation model while we do the tracking. This is important in situations where the precise nature of the sensor devices is unknown, or where there is the potential for calibration errors to develop over time. Relevant Publications: C1.


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Q: How create a serializable C# class from XML file I am fairly new to XML in .net.  As part of my  task  i need to create the class which can be serialized to XML.  I have an sample XML file with all the tags(the class should produce XML  similar to the sample XML file ).  what  would be best approach to create the class  from XML file?
Thank you in advance!!

A: Working backwards might help -- create your class first, then serialize and see what you get.
For the simplest classes it's actually quite easy. You can use XmlSerializer to serialize, like:

namespace ConsoleApplication1
{
    public class MyClass
    {
        public string SomeProperty
        {
            get;
            set;
        }
    }

    class Program
    {
        static void Main(string[] args)
        {
            XmlSerializer serializer = new XmlSerializer(typeof(MyClass));
            TextWriter writer = new StreamWriter(@"c:\temp\class.xml");

            MyClass firstInstance = new MyClass();
            firstInstance.SomeProperty = "foo"; // etc

            serializer.Serialize(writer, firstInstance);
            writer.Close();

            FileStream reader = new FileStream(@"c:\temp\class.xml", FileMode.Open);

            MyClass secondInstance = (MyClass)serializer.Deserialize(reader);

            reader.Close();
        }
    }
}

This will write a serialized representation of your class in XML to "c:\temp\class.xml". You could take a look and see what you get. In reverse, you can use serializer.Deserialize to instantiate the class from "c:\temp\class.xml".
You can modify the behaviour of he serialization, and deal with unexpected nodes, etc -- take a look at the XmlSerializer MSDN page for example.

A: You can use XSD.exe to create a .cs file from .xml.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/x6c1kb0s%28VS.71%29.aspx
At the command line:
xsd myFile.xml
xsd myFile.xsd

The first line will generate a schema definition file (xsd), the second file should generate a .cs file.  I'm not sure if the syntax is exact, but it should get you started.

A: here's a good example how to serialize/deserialize an object. http://sharpertutorials.com/serialization/

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Flashback Friday: Fish in Unlikely Places
Fish Biology & Behavior Friday, September 25, 2020 Thursday, December 26, 2019
Today's Flashback Friday looks at the amazing adaptations of a unique desert fish in a dry place.
Our complex and amazing planet encompasses a vast range of extremes, from highly saline waters, to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), and extreme ranges of pH (both basic and acidic). Many organisms have adapted to survive in these extremes, including bacteria, aquatic insects, and even fishes, such as the Devils Hole pupfish. Devils Hole is an aquifer-fed cavern in Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, and it contains the only endemic population of the Devils Hole pupfish. Devils Hole is located in Nevada and is an extension of Death Valley National Park. The species diversity of Ash Meadows and Death Valley was largely influenced by the retreat, or drying up, of water during the Pleistocene era (2.6 million to 11,700 years ago). This area was once covered by a series of rivers and lakes; however, when the waters retreated, fishes that had migrated from the Colorado River either died or were confined to areas with remaining water, where they evolved into different species. While pupfish have inhabited this region since the late Pliocene (2-3 million years ago), the Devils Hole Pupfish only diverged from other pupfish of the Amargosa River approximately 10,000 to 200,000 years ago (Riggs and Deacon 2002, Smith et al. 2002).
How the Devils Hole pupfish first came to inhabit Devils Hole remains unclear, but this species has been able to stave off extinction for at least 10,000 years, despite various events that have threatened its existence. The tiny population only numbers in the hundreds at most (numbers haven't exceeded 553 since 1972), and the species is listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. Even though Devils Hole is a deep, cavernous desert oasis, Devils Hole pupfish are localized to a small, shallow ledge within the hole. The fish's primary habitat consists of a rock shelf less than 91 ft2 in area immediately below the water's surface, and this feature is essential to the survival of the species. The rock shelf not only serves as the sole spawning area (Deacon and Williams 1991) but also serves as the pupfish's primary foraging area (Riggs and Deacon 2002). Efforts continue to study this species and others that live in the harsh desert environment, and groups such as the Desert Fishes Council have been instrumental in their protection.
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2 Test +ve At Gangasagar Transit Camp As Court Allows Fair On Friday
The HawkFri, 7 Jan 2022 1641562142918
Ashok Chatterjee
Kolkata (The Hawk): On a day the Calcutta High Court gave conditional go ahead to the Gangasagar Mela, on Friday, the transit camp for pilgrims at Babughat in Kolkata reported two corona positive cases.
It is learned that the administration is cautious after the sharp upward graph of positive cases in Kolkata. As a precautionary measure, the administration tested pilgrims camping at the Babughat camp, on the banks of the Ganges. A total of 38 people were tested. Of them two tested positive on Friday. As a precautionary measure the police are distributing masks at the camp. Surveillance is underway to see if any COVID protocol violations are happening at the camp site.
The Kolkata High Court on Friday directed the formation of a three-member committee for the Gangasagar Mela 2022. The committee will include the chief secretary, the leader of the opposition and a member of the Human Rights Commission. Besides, the court has given clearance with certain riders.
According to the health department bulletin on January 6, a total of 15,421 people have tested positive in last 24 hours in West Bengal. Kolkata also topped the bulletin on Thursday in terms of infection with 6,569 people found with the virus in Kolkata. In the last 24 hours, more than 1,18,000 people were newly-infected with corona in the country.


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Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Denial of Sunoco's One Billion Dollar Tax Expense
Written by Justice Department
Washington, DC - The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals issued a precedential opinion Thursday affirming the Court of Federal Claims decision that federal corporate taxpayers may not deduct as a cost of goods sold expense an excise tax expense that was never actually incurred or paid, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Travis A. Greaves of the Justice Department's Tax Division.
In Sunoco, Inc. v. United States, No. 2017-1402, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the Court of Federal Claims and the position of the United States. Sunoco, Inc., a petroleum and petrochemical company, claimed approximately $1 billion in alcohol fuel mixture credits on its federal excise tax returns thereby reducing its federal fuel excise tax liability by the same amount. By including the $1 billion in excise tax expenses in its cost of goods sold, Sunoco, Inc. sought to reduce its federal corporate income taxes with an excise tax expense that was never paid. The Federal Circuit held that the plain language of the Internal Revenue Code precluded Sunoco, Inc.'s attempt to obtain a $300 million dollar "windfall" reduction in tax. The court also stated, "We have already established that Congress does not generally allow taxpayers to receive a tax benefit twice."
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Zuckerman thanked Tax Division attorneys Judith Hagley, Gilbert Rothenberg, and Richard Farber, who handled the case on appeal for the government.


4th-9th grade (or ages 10-15) by May 1st.
The Rec League is for those players and families that want to play at a competitive level, while participating in other summer activities. Participating in a Traveling team requires significantly more commitment to baseball than playing in the Rec League. The Rec League provides a competitive baseball experience with a reduced practice, game and tournament schedule. While the league works to balance the skill-level of players on each team in the league, all players are encouraged to identify a primary friend and a secondary set of friends on the registration form to help foster a positive summer experience. The league leadership and coaches will work through the draft process to group players where possible while maintaining focus on creating balanced teams. The season will include approximately 16 games. Edina has joined Eden Prairie, Chaska, Chanhassen, Shakopee and a few others communities nearby (depending on age level) to form the Southwest Community League. The league was formed to provided multiple teams of competition while allowing the teams to play in or as close as possible to Edina. The season will conclude with a league ending tournament.
Players who try-out for the Green League, but are not selected for a Green Travel team do not need to attend a Rec evaluation session. All players who sign up to play in the Rec League are required to attend a Rec League evaluation session. Evaluation scores are necessary in order to have balanced teams throughout all divisions. Please ensure that all players attend either the Green Travel tryout or a Rec League evaluation session.
The EBA strives to form equitable teams of 13-14 players in the Rec League, depending on the total registrations at each age level. Rec teams are equitably formed, to the best of the EBA's ability, from a pool of players spanning two grades (4th/5th grade; 6th/7th grade; 8th/9th grade). Teams ideally will have a combination of players from each grade. Each team will play a regular league schedule of about 16 games plus a league ending tournament.
In addition, the EBA will assist in finding tournaments for interested Rec league teams. If a coach and team are interested in playing in a weekend tournament, payment of tournament fees must be made prior to the EBA registering a Rec League team into a tournament. Please contact your league commissioner for further information on participating in a weekend tournament.
Volunteer coaches will work to create balanced teams in the team draft process.
It is the policy of the EBA that all players, regardless of their current skill level, should have an equal opportunity to develop their skills to their fullest. Every player can expect an equal share of playing time and at bats because only through experience and practice can we help our players to progress. Likewise the association has a policy requiring player rotation to assure that every player is required to play 2 of 3 positions in the field (pitch/catch, infield and outfield) positions during each game. Every coach is made aware of the batting, playing time and position rotation rules specific to his age level and will ensure that every player on the team is given an equal opportunity to develop a well-rounded set of fundamental baseball skills. Coaches are afforded latitude to temporarily reduce time for players with conduct issues or a distinct lack of commitment to the team.
Practices will begin in April. League games and practices will be predominantly on weeknights as well as weekends in May. However, rain outs and other scheduling issues may require play on weekends in June and July. Coaches can add additional practices/events, as they like.
Within the 4th & 5th Grade Division Rec League only, schedules will be set for Mon/Wed or Tues/Thu practices and games throughout the season. Any preference on days needs to be noted during initial registration, or the player will be placed in the open pool for drafting.
Provide the opportunity for those interested in playing baseball, to participate at a competitive level with less commitment than required in the Green Traveling League.
Provide developmental opportunities for players to improve based on their interest.
Provide the opportunity for competitive fun, achievement and excellence - personal and team - at all levels.
Display good sportsmanship and high standards.
The EBA believes that no young baseball player should ever be denied the opportunity to play baseball because of temporary family economic problems, so scholarships are available in these situations. Click here for more information.
The Rec League depends on volunteer coaches. Anyone interested in coaching a team must check the appropriate area on the registration form. It is the intent of the EBA to select team coaches that are: (1) knowledgeable of the game, (2) good teachers - will help improve and develop all players, (3) objective / fair (able to see the big picture) and (4) will positively represent Edina and Edina Baseball. Register to coach.
Thank you for your interest in Rec League baseball. We look forward to providing a great experience for all players.


And then there was Flamingo House night. Sat 1 August. Met S & L in the Valley Mall at Rics. She said 'drive me to Cooroy" and "I'll see a movie". Before Flamingo House I went to Chelsea to see if she was there. Not. Went to a boring do at Flamingo, AM was there, she was good to talk to.
Tonight I did some auditing work with S from 9pm-2am. She was happy to sit there. How beautiful.


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Q: Spring Boot JUnit Test Case Getting JPARepository Error I was having some problem when trying to write some junit test cases for repository in spring boot. Here is my JUnit Test class:
@RunWith(SpringRunner.class)
@DataJpaTest
public class RoomRepositoryTest {
@Autowired
private TestEntityManager entityManager;
@Autowired
private RoomRepository roomRepository;

@Test
public void whenFindByRoomNumber_thenReturnRoom() {
    Room room = new Room();
    room.setRoomNumber("P1");
    entityManager.persist(room);
    entityManager.flush();

    Room found = roomRepository.findByRoomNumber(room.getRoomNumber());
    assertEquals(found.getRoomNumber(), room.getRoomNumber());
}

And my Repository class:
@Repository
public interface RoomRepository extends JpaRepository<Room, Long> {
    Room findByRoomNumber(String roomNumber);
}

My pom.xml:
<dependencies>
    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-web</artifactId>
    </dependency>

    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-test</artifactId>
        <scope>test</scope>
    </dependency>

    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-thymeleaf</artifactId>
    </dependency>

    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
        <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-data-jpa</artifactId>
    </dependency>

    <dependency>
        <groupId>com.h2database</groupId>
        <artifactId>h2</artifactId>
    </dependency>

    <dependency>
        <groupId>junit</groupId>
        <artifactId>junit</artifactId>
    </dependency>

    <dependency>
        <groupId>org.hamcrest</groupId>
        <artifactId>hamcrest-library</artifactId>
        <version>1.3</version>
    </dependency>
</dependencies>

However, I am having compilation error
Cannot access org.springframework.data.jpa.repository.JpaRepository

at this line
roomRepository.findByRoomNumber

Any ideas how to fix this? Thanks!


People starting martial art and Judo training for many different reasons at different points in their life and under different circumstances. While some schools can afford the luxury of grouping students by background (mostly in kids' classes), very often you'll have at the same time on tatami variety of people with little in common other the desire to be your student. The differences in physical skills and reasons for coming into Judo class makes personalization of training the key to your success as instructor.
Therefore, for instructor it's critical to understand difference between Judo training, teaching of Judo, and Judo (and self-defense) coaching.
Training is a process of occurring and improving physical and mental skills in performing any particular set of activities. In case of Judo it's performing Judo techniques under adverse conditions (the "real-life" scenario) when basic knowledge of those techniques already exists. Training is covering improvement of physical coordination, muscle memory, and special and general physical conditioning needed to raise successes rate in execution of a particular technique or success in a specific tactical scenario.
Teaching of Judo is a process of passing the Knowledge of Judo to the next generation of martial artists in all its complexity. Not every Judo instructor and, even less so, self-defense instructor (running for-profit club) engaged in Teaching. More often instructions are limited to training and coaching.
Coaching is a process of creation of personalized technical set and personalized trigger events and control points that raise student's over-all Judo and/or self-defense performance.
To understand the differences and applicability of those three instructional activities can be make-it-or-break-it for individual instructor's success and student retention.
href="https://www.judo-for-self-defense.com/self-defense-training.html" target="_parent">Training in self-defense: Is it oxymoron?
href="https://www.judo-for-self-defense.com/self-defense-coaching.html" target="_parent">Teaching of self-defense? Coaching inself-defense?
href="https://www.judo-for-self-defense.com/judo-self-defense-training.html" target="_parent">Sport training for self-defense?
Judo training for self-defense. Gi or no Gi?
Combatrelativism: is "Part" can be better then "Whole"?
What is optimal training schedule? Classsize?
How many techniques should I learn in aclass? In a session?


The Massachusetts workers' compensation lawyers at Kantrovitz & Associates have over almost 30 years of experience representing correctional officers injured on the job. We appreciate the dangers of working in law enforcement, and are dedicated to helping officers recover the compensation they deserve. The attorneys in our Boston office defend the rights of injured police and public safety officers in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island.
Slip-and-falls Mental distress Attack by groups Search and seizure Assault and battery Injury during melees Unsanitary conditions Confrontations, conflicts Guarding high-risk inmates Enforcing courtroom safety Post-traumatic stress disorder Exposure to contagious disease In addition to violent attacks, law enforcement officers and other public safety employees suffer a disproportionately higher risk of hypertension and heart disease because of their jobs. Massachusetts law thus provides additional compensation for correctional officers.
"Workers' compensation for correction officers is governed by Massachusetts General Law (MGL) c. 30, § 58. Under this provision, officers who, while in the performance of their duties, suffer bodily injury resulting from violent acts of prisoners or patients in custody are entitled to "assault pay." Assault pay is awarded in addition to the full workers' compensation benefits allowed under MGL c. 152, § 34. Supplemental assault pay is the difference between the officer's weekly cash benefits awarded under workers' compensation law and their regular salaries. Courts have refused to reduce these benefits based on partial disability status.
If you are a correction officer who has been injured in the line of duty, contact the Massachusetts workers' compensation attorneys at Kantrovitz & Associates today. We have helped numerous law enforcement and safety personnel recover substantial compensation after a workplace accident. Kantrovitz & Associates is honored to serve correction officers in Boston, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Plymouth, Merrimack River, and other counties. Call (800) 367-0871 for a free consultation or contact us online.


All development documentation can be found on our developer site, dev.socrata.com.
On the homepage, you will see a link at the top called Data Publishers where you can refer to documents relating to the publisher API.
To access all API documentation, navigate to our Socrata Developer site and click on API Docs in the top header.
We also support a number of programmatic data publishing solutions used to import data to the Socrata platform. These solutions address different publishing needs, such as how frequently you would like to upload data, and varying technical expertise of users.
You can read more about the various methods and tools in our Data Integration 'Cheat-Sheet' article.
Where do I find the API Endpoint?


There are a number of risks to your developing baby if you drink alcohol when you are pregnant.
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a term used to describe a range of health and behavioural problems affecting babies whose mothers drank alcohol during pregnancy. FASD is the leading known cause of developmental disability in children and includes, lifelong physical, mental, behavioural and learning disabilities.
For more information on FASD, see HealthLinkBC File #38e Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Is there any safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy?
There is no safe time to drink alcohol during pregnancy. Your baby's brain and nervous system develop all throughout pregnancy. Even from the very start of pregnancy, alcohol can have serious and lasting effects on the health of your baby.
There is no safe kind of alcohol to drink during pregnancy. All types of alcohol, including beer, wine, hard liquor, coolers and ciders, can harm your baby. Binge drinking, drinking more than 3 standard drinks at any one time, and regular heavy drinking are very harmful to you and your developing baby. See the Canadian Low-Risk Alcohol Drinking guidelines at www.ccsa.ca/Resource%20Library/2012-Canada-Low-Risk-Alcohol-Drinking-Guidelines-Brochure-en.pdf (PDF 1.40 MB) to find out what a standard drink means.
If you've missed your period think about reducing how much you drink or stop drinking until you find out if you're pregnant. If you did drink and find out you're pregnant, it's important to realize it's never too late to stop drinking. Every effort you make to reduce the amount of alcohol you drink or to stop drinking reduces the risk of harm to your developing baby.
What else can I do to make sure I have a healthy pregnancy?
How can I prepare for prenatal and health care visits?
Some women find it hard to talk about their alcohol use with their health care providers. It can help to write down your questions before your visit. It may also be helpful to bring a person with you for support such as a friend, partner, or community support worker. Getting early and regular prenatal care is an important step to a healthy pregnancy.
How can others offer support?
For contact information and to find the services that are available in your area, search the HealthLink BC Services and Resources Directory at www.healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/find-services or call 8-1-1. When you call the public health unit ask for a public health nurse or the mental health and addictions team.
An Alcohol Counselor BC Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service is available 24 hours per day for information on where counseling is available in your area. Lower Mainland/Greater Vancouver 604 660-9382; Outside Lower Mainland, toll-free in B.C. 1 800 663-1441.
Offer support to pregnant women in communities across B.C. To find a program in your area, visit BC Association of Pregnancy Outreach Programs at www.bcapop.ca, call your local public health unit, or call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1.


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Ferrari goes Dutch: engine deal with Spyker-MF1
Noah Joseph
Sep 30th 2006 at 7:44PM
Spyker-MF1 has struck a deal with Maranello to use Ferrari engines for the 2007 Formula 1 season. The team formerly known as Midland and before that as Jordan was recently purchased by a consortium lead by Spyker, the quirky Dutch exotic carmaker. Autoblog previously speculated on the likelihood of such a deal, as an Emirates crown corporation owns a stake in both companies.
The announcement comes out of Shanghai, where the Chinese Grand Prix weekend is currently underway. The heads of the Spyker team met last week at Ferrari headquarters to strike a deal, but until Saturday, there was still a possibility that they would stick with Cosworth engines for next season.
Ferrari is also expected to provide engines for one of the two Red Bull teams (either Red Bull Racing or Scuderia Toro Rosso), leaving the other to possibly use Cosworth engines or the Northampton, England-based firm could be forced out of F1 without a team to supply.
[Source: GrandPrix.com]


If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get healthier, you may already be taking the necessary steps, such as improving your diet and increasing your exercise. Of course, physical fitness is important to your well-being – but, at the same time, don't forget about your financial fitness. Specifically, what can you do to ensure your investment situation is in good shape?
• Build endurance – Just as exercise can help build your endurance for the demands of a long life, a vigorous investment strategy can help you work toward your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement. In practical terms, this means you will need to own some investments with the potential to provide long-term growth. These are the investments that, ideally, you can hold on to for decades and eventually reap the benefits of capital appreciation. Of course, growth-oriented investments, such as most types of stocks, will rise and fall in value over the short term, and there's no guarantee of profits, or even preserving principal. But if you choose wisely, and you've got the patience and discipline to hold on to your investments through the market's ups and downs, you may well be rewarded.
• Maintain an ideal "weight" – You can help yourself stay healthy by maintaining your ideal weight. This can be challenging – as you know from the recently finished holiday season, it's easy to put on a few extra pounds. And, just as inadvertently, your portfolio can tack on some unneeded weight, too, in the form of redundant investments. Over time, you may have picked up too many similar investment vehicles, resulting in an overconcentration, or "flabbiness," that can work against you, especially when a market downturn affects the asset class in which you're overloaded. So, you might be better off liquidating some of your duplicate, or near-duplicate, investments, and using the proceeds to help broaden your investment mix.
• Get proper rest – Many studies have shown that we need adequate rest to stay alert and healthy. In your life, you've probably already found that if you over-tax your body, you pay a price in your overall well-being. If you look at your investment portfolio as a living entity – which, in a way, it is, as it certainly provides life to your goals and aspirations – then you can see that it, too, can be weakened by stress. And one of the main stress factors is excessive trading. If you're constantly buying and selling investments in an attempt to boost your returns, you may rack up hefty fees, commissions and taxes – and still not really get the results you wanted. Plus, if you're frequently moving in and out of different investments, you'll find it hard to follow a unified, long-term strategy. So, confine your trading to those moves that are really essential – and give your portfolio a rest.
To enjoy your life fully, you'll want to take care of your physical and financial health – and, as it turns out, you can make similar types of moves to help yourself in both areas.


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Aangrenzende gemeenten
De gemeente grenst aan Jaraguá do Sul, Rio dos Cedros, Rio Negrinho en São Bento do Sul.

Gemeente in Santa Catarina

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Graecarth did not have a web site or any web presence they approached us with a view to obtaining a new web site to advertise their dogs.
Graecarth had no idea what they would like and left all the design elements to us. Initially we discussed the format of the site including it's rough layout and the amount of content to be included. Once we were clear of this we got an idea of favorite or preferred colours of the customer. An additional consideration was the background needed to compliment the dogs.
The colours given were greens and oranges, not colours that would normally go together. We looked through a series of images and came up with the skyscape that can be seen on their site. This incorporated the colours required and would not detract from the overall impression of the site.
The image was widened to as the original was of insufficient length to form a masthead, but we were careful not to just repeat part of the master image, and we would challenge people to find the seam in the masthead! Then the dogs head and the text were added. The font was chosen for it's clarity but also as it looks slightly japanese in origin and the Akita dog breed has japanese roots.
A simple text menu was added with green borders to the content area. This gave the page a feeling of division rather than a large sprawling space. Additionally by us designing a central area into which the content goes we can control the layout easier so that all visitors see the same layout of the site.
Each page was added to build up the site, the customer wanted a clean, formal look so this is what we gave them no bells and whistles simply plain edges.
As with many of our sites Graecarth requested a guest book which was custom written for them. As automated spamming of guest books and forums is becoming more apparent we added a 'CAPTCHA' ( " Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart") code which has so far stopped any spamming of this facility.
For added spam protection we suggest our customers do not publish their email address on their site. Obviously visitors need to be able to contact the site owner so we create custom contact forms which automatically email the site owner. By not have an email address visible automated site readers can not harvest email addresses to send spam to. Graecarth took this option and have had no problems. Obviously we supply an email address to our customers so that they may reply to their site visitors. If a customer already has an existing email address we can forward mail to their current address rather than giving them another.


Maine Compass: How will Trump shape China policy?
Will he take a hostile "Great Wall" approach or attempt a more cooperative "Silk Road" strategy of increased trade?
How will the Trump administration shape the United States' policy toward China? Will it adopt a "Great Wall" approach of estrangement and hostility or a "Silk Road" strategy of increased trade and cultural exchange?
The case for the Great Wall approach can be readily made from President-elect Donald Trump's speeches, tweets and appointments. Both on the campaign trail and post-election, he has brought contentious issues to the foreground with accusations of currency manipulation, violations of trade pacts and the militarization of the South China Sea. Doubts about the One China policy signal possible discontinuity with long-established U.S. policy.
Trump rode a backlash against globalization into the White House, supported by disaffected blue-collar workers in rural areas who have most acutely felt the disruption from the loss of manufacturing jobs. He blamed the country's leading trade partners, China and Mexico, for the loss of jobs, threatened to impose tariffs on imported goods and promised to bring back the lost jobs.
But Trump's campaign and post-election rhetoric may not necessarily presage his policy prescriptions because the economic consequences of his rhetoric would harm the U.S. economy. Once in the Oval Office, he may come to see a Silk Road strategy as more advantageous to U.S. interests.
The United States and China have their differences, but the two countries have forged a mutual economic relationship, with Chinese low-cost goods benefiting American households and holding down U.S. inflation, and U.S. companies welcoming the opportunity to expand their markets to reach China's 1.3 billion people.
In an exhibition in Shanghai's Rockbound Art Museum last year, the artist Chen Zhen constructed two steamships one carrying products from China and the other with products from the Western world. The ships are both colliding and connected – a metaphor for the cooperation and tension between China and advanced economies like the United States.
After the 2008 Great Recession in the U.S. and Europe, China recognized that its own economy must reduce its dependence on exports and place greater emphasis on the service sector and increased domestic consumption.
On a trip to China a few weeks ago, I visited the U Town Shopping Plaza on Ritan Lu in Beijing. It has five floors of international stores, trendy restaurants and an amusement center for children. It speaks to China's interest in developing a consumer society and the U.S. interest in tapping into the Chinese market. Apple, New Balance, Old Navy, North Face, Nike, Starbucks and Calvin Klein are just some of the businesses in this mall.
U Town provides a glimpse into China's future as a consumer society and highlights the interdependency of the two countries. It also illustrates why it will be easier for the president-elect to push for greater engagement with China to open up opportunities for more U.S. businesses rather than restrictions that hamper trade.
We might imagine Chinese President Xi Jinping in a rowboat with Trump, each with one oar, attempting to steer their economies and the world economy. The two leaders will discover that each must pull in the same direction — for the benefit of their economies and the world.
Xi and Trump face the same challenge with respect to jobs — the inexorable trend toward automation replacing workers. Economists agree that most of the manufacturing jobs lost in the U.S. were attributed to automation. Manufacturers that are thriving in the U.S. are those that are highly automated, and the same will eventually be true for much of China. In the short term, projects that rebuild the United States' infrastructure may employ many manual laborers, but in the long run, both countries have to provide more resources for education and training for 21st-century jobs.
In a keynote address at the 11th annual Confucius Institute Conference in December, China's vice minister of education, Hao Ping, reported that China's future depends on an educated workforce, which is why the Chinese government invested $520 billion in education last year, particularly in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines. If President-elect Trump is to improve the lives of those who supported him for election and their children, he will have to focus more resources on education and workforce training.
The world's two largest economies are interdependent; building roads that connect the two countries will prove to be a more successful strategy than constructing walls.
Joseph W. McDonnell is a professor of public policy and management at the University of Southern Maine's Muskie School of Public Service and director of the USM Confucius Institute.


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Bishop's Biography
Symbols of the Bishop
Bishop's Coat of Arms
USCCB Responsibilities
2018 Organ Pipe Installation
Tour of Cathedral
2004-05 Restoration
Bishop's Advisors
College of Consultors
Patron Saint of Diocese
Tour of Cathedral of Christ the King
The Front Entrance
The Front Doors
In the Scriptures, John 10, Jesus is called a "door." Knock and it shall be opened, seek and you will find, ask and you shall receive. Anything is possible on the other side of a door to a sacred place. These new doors, with glass, replace older solid doors to allow light into the lobby and to make an inviting statement.
The stairs to the lower level are on the left; stairs to the choir loft and elevator are on the right.
Kress Hall (Lower Level)
On the lower level of the Cathedral is Kress Hall where hospitality is shared and many different social activities occur. Restrooms, a kitchen, and meeting rooms are located on this level. You may use the elevator or the stairway to get to that level. It was not until 1946 that this parish hall was constructed.
The baptismal font is designed to allow for the celebration of the initiation rituals of the Church. Baptisms may take place by immersion or by pouring water over the head of the candidate. This font has eight sides referring to the eighth day of the week, Sunday, the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead. The font is fabricated of Carnelian granite. Some of the columns from the 1939 altar railing are included in the font.
The Paschal Candle
The tall candle next to the font is also called the Easter Candle. It was first lighted at the Easter Vigil with a flame from the new fire ignited on the Cathedral plaza. The candle is a symbol of the light of Christ. It remains near the font except during the Easter season when it stands near the ambo and altar table.
The main section of the cathedral is often called the nave, which means, "ship." Today it also referred to as the place of the assembly, which also called the "Body of Christ" and the sacrament of unity. In the most recent renovation of the Cathedral a new terrazzo floor was installed, the coffered ceiling was reconstructed and painted and the pew benches were refinished. New movable chairs provide the opportunity for some flexibility near the altar area. A totally new lighting and acoustical system were also installed to enhance the worship experience.
The nave is a good place to look up and admire all of the windows, which were restored during the enhancement process. In 1938, 95 stained glass windows were put in place. On the east side of the nave, the clerestory windows (in the upper portion of the walls of the nave) depict predominately Old Testament figures on the east side of the nave. The windows on the west side present important figures from the history of the Catholic Church. The south clerestory windows include Christ the King, Mary the Mother of God, and St. Augustine. Coasts of arms of the bishops, along with the names of significant saints, are represented in the lower windows of the nave. During the restoration, the sacrament of ordination window was moved to the priest's sacristry. Several of the steps to priesthood windows were removed from that sacristry as well.
Dedication Crosses and Candles
Twelve dedication crosses and candles are mounted in various locations around the Cathedral. They are references to the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles. They mark the places on the walls that were anointed with sacred chrism during the dedication rite. You might still see the oil mark. The candles, which were lighted during the dedication, are also lighted on the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, the cathedral of Rome, as a sign of unity. They are also lighted on major feasts such as Easter, Christmas and for ordinations.
The Side Aisles (East, West, North Ambulatories)
The West Ambulatory.
Along the west side ambulatory you will find chapels and devotional settings some of which still waiting to be filled.
The Confessionals
There are two reconciliation chapels in the Cathedral. These places were once called confessionals. Each chapel is handicap accessible. The penitent may choose to remain anonymous by sitting or kneeling on one side of the screen. Otherwise, there is also a chair where the penitent may sit with the priest confessor.
The Stations of the Cross adorn the walls of the Cathedral to promote the time honored devotion to the passion and death of Jesus. The way of the cross is a prayer tradition in the Church that dates back to the 13th century. These stations were installed during the most recent renovation of the Cathedral. The first station begins at the north end of this west ambulatory.
Holy Oil Ambry
In the first alcove the holy oils are reserved in the glass cabinet. Three different oils are used in the celebration of the sacraments of the Church. The Oil of the Sick is used for anointing those who are ill or endanger of death. The Oil of Catechumens is used for adult catechumens and infants in preparation for baptism. The Sacred Chrism is used for post-baptismal anointings, the rites of confirmation, ordination and the dedication of a church and an altar table.
The Crucifix
Along the west ambulatory there is a devotional setting for the crucifix. The image of Jesus on this cross once was suspended above the altar table. It is placed here to encourage private prayer and adoration. This cross may be moved. On Good Friday, for example, it is placed in the center aisle in front of the bottom step to the altar area in order to be venerated by the assembly.
The Priests' Sacristy
This is the area that the priests, bishop and ministers use to prepare for Mass. Many of the items used for the celebration of Mass can be found within this area. The vestments that the priests wear are stored here. A special sink which drains directly into the ground, the "sacrarium", is used to wash the sacred vessels used at Mass. The windows in the priests' sacristry depict the steps leading to priesthood (porter, lector, acolyte and deacon) and the sacrament of Holy Orders.
The North Amublatory
The windows along the North Ambulatory depicts six of the sacraments of the Catholic Church. (The seventh sacrament is included in the priests' sacristry.)
The Work Sacristy
Originally, this sacristy was used by the Mass servers. It is now used by the volunteers who prepare the worship environment for the church. Many of the larger decorative items used throughout the year are stored in this area. The windows illustrate the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit which include wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety and fear of the Lord.
The East Ambulatory
Along the east ambulatory there is the organ space, space for additional devotional settings, a second reconciliation chapel and a vesting room for liturgical ministers.
The Side Chapels
A statue of Joseph, the husband of Mary, and protector of the child Jesus is placed prominently in one of the devotional spaces.
Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta
A statue of Saint Mother Theresa of Calcutta is a reminder that saintly lives are present in our era of modern times.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
A statue of Saint Kateri (right), also known as Lilly of the Mohawks, has a place of honor in the Cathedral. She is a reminder that in our own diocese we have a large population of Native Americans called by the grace of God to lives of holiness. The statue was commissioned to Sr. Margaret Beaudette, a Sister of Charity, who works out of DePaul Studio in Brink, New York. The six-foot figure of Blessed Kateri was cast in bronze and weighs approximately 500 pounds. It stands on a marble pedestal and is enshrined in one of the side chapels surrounded by voitive lights.
Venerable Solanus Casey
A statue of Saint Solanus Casey, a capuchin friar who worked miracles in Wisconsin, celebrates the heroic efforts of individuals who spread the Gospel in this part of our country.
Pantocrator Mozaic
This image of Christ is depicted in many ancient churches throughout the world. It is hand crafted in mozaic tiles and located above the tabernacle in the main apse ceiling of the Cathedral dedicated to Christ the King. As you walk to the center of the Cathedral look north to see the mosaic of the Pantocrator. This Greek word literally means "Creator of All." This glorious icon occupies a high position in the Cathedral indicating the connection of Christ with the divine realm and humanity as well.
The Processional Cross
A splendid jeweled cross with an image of Christ crucified is used for liturgical processions and prominently located in the sanctuary.
The crucifix that once hung above the cathedral altar is in a side area of the cathedral where it can be venerated. On Good Friday, the cross is brought to the front of the Cathedral.
Four angels are placed on the arches of the sanctuary area. These call to mind the heavenly sentinels that join us in the worship of God.
Tabernacle and Canopy
Beneath the Pantocrator is the Chapel of the Reserved Eucharist. The sacrament is saved after Mass so it may be taken to the sick or dying members of the Church. The area is also used for private prayer and adoration. The sacrament is kept in the tabernacle (a Hebrew word meaning "tent"). The suspended lamp is kept burning constantly to signal the location of the Sacrament. The gates to this Chapel are closed during the liturgy but left open at other times. You are welcome to enter this Chapel to pray. The Blessed Sacrament is enshrined under a wooden canopy thgat was previously over the bishop's chair. The purpose of this ensembe is to foster reverence and devotion for Christ's Eucharistic presence.
Eucharistic Chapel Screen
An elegant 8.5 foot wrought iron screen creates a noble chapel setting for personal prayer, and private adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The screen features a stylized wheat motif and two gates that display images of angels.
The final furnishing in this area is the altar table. Made of Botticino marble this altar table is a symbol of Jesus Christ. It is venerated with a kiss before and after every liturgy. We ask you to be respectful of it by bowing, touching or kissing it if you wish. Nestled in the floor, to the south of the altar table is a special reliquary, which contains the relics of different saints. Relics of the following saints and blessed are contained within the reliquary:
St. Albert O. Carm, St. Aloysius Gonzuga, St. Basil, Martyr*, St. Benedict, Martyr*, St. Benedicti a, S.PH.C.
St. Benardini Senensis, St. Catharinae Laboure, St. Conrad Parzhat, St. Damasci, St. Gemma Gaig St. Gerard Majella, St. Gorge, St. Jacob de Marchia, Japanese Martyrs, St. Joannis Vismey, St. John Neumann, St. Maria Goretti*, St. Marochii, St. Philippi Benitii C. St. Pius X*, St. Salvatoris Ab Hort, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Blessed Marie Rose Durocher
* These relics were initially placed in the altar that was installed in 1954 at the Cathedral
Altar Processional Candles
These tall candles are carried in liturgical processions and placed near the altar.
The ambo (pulpit) from which the scriptures are proclaimed is crafted out of marble to complement the altar and the cathedra. The sacred scriptures are proclaimed from an ambo. The word is derived from the Greek ambein, meaning a place to mount. The large Botticino ambo is located to the west of the cathedra, the bishop's chair. If you look up from the ambo you will see four windows. Each window depicts the traditional symbol for one of the four Gospel writers, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John.
Sacred Scripture Repository
Much like the Ark which houses the Torah in Jewish synagogues, there is a sacred scripture repository mounted on the west wall behind the ambo. In this cabinet are found the different sacred scripture books used during the liturgy.
Cathedra
The world "cathedral" is derived from the Greek word cathedra which means chair. The Cathedral is the church which holds the Bishop's chair, the very important symbol of his teaching office. The cathedra is constructed of marble to enhance its continuity with the altar and the ambo. It is the large Botticino marble chair located in the center of the platform (sanctuary) behind the altar table.
This chair is used by the priest celebrant who presides at the liturgy.
Two Deacons' Chairs
These wooden chairs are used by the deacons who minister at the liturgy.
The Transepts
Catholics rightfully see Mary as the Mother of God (God-Bearer). The Mother of the Church and Patroness of the United States. The mozaic of our Lady is placed in the ceiling of the west transept above the new chapel dedicated to her. Theotokos is a Greek word that means "God-bearer" or "Mother of God." The early Christians gave this title to Mary at the Third Ecumenical Counsel held in Ephesus, Turkey in 431. The theological emphasis at that time was to stress that Jesus was divine and human at the same time.
Augustine of Hippo, a 5th century saint and doctor of the Church is also the patron of the Superior Diocese. A mozaic depicting him is installed in the ceiling of the west transept above the choir area.
The Organ and Choir
The east transept houses the choirs and musicians who lead the assemblies in prayerful song during the liturgies. There are plans for the new pipe organ which will be housed in the galleries above
the east and west transepts.