As January is quickly winding to a close, I know that most of you are wondering if we are going to hit our estimated date of February for the opening of Alpha Testing. Well, I wish I could say we weren't wondering as well. As anybody who has read our updates and/or looked at our website knows, we are still desperately short on programmers. The team is working hard, and our IT folks can attest to our continuing flow of bug fixes, improvements, and new features, but time is getting tight and we know it. It's going to be a squeeze, and we have a lot of things on our schedule for the upcoming month, so I can't promise that we'll be ready in time. Fortunately, if we have to delay the opening of Alpha, it won't be as long as another six-month delay. That much, I can promise.
First pass ability crafting UI.
Various improvements to store – responsiveness and caching.
Character Art Pipeline – First pass texture decaling.
Integrate client/server commands compression into new proxy code.
Second pass Crafting doc (we swapped this out with the mage vision doc).
Improvements to physics accuracy at a distance.
Assertions now tracked by CrashReporter.
Improved UI responsiveness when not auto-connecting and general UI stability.
Optimized and updated Stormrider with new master rig.
Improvements to client and server syncing during jumping.
1st and 2nd pass medium armor TDD archer concepts.
First Draft Jötnar Becoming story.
Player can now queue an ability while moving.
So, while we are still a small team, our guys are still churning out fixes, improvements, etc. to the core engine, and we are also getting close to having the first pass of our ability crafting system ready to test in IT.
We were hoping to get a P.A.T. test this week, but we've got one nasty bug that we are still trying to track down. While the last test of the engine went great, when this bug rears its ugly head, it prevents additional connections to one of our servers. Rather than showing something sub-par and having a lot of disappointed people today, we're going to spend a little more time tracking that bug down.
Other than that showstopper, everything is moving along nicely. Andrew has been working on client optimizations (with more to come), so performance keeps improving. We also have a major change going in regarding how we handle client connections, which will help those players who have less reliable Internet connectivity.
Besides the technical work being done here, we are also getting closer to a full reveal of our ability crafting system (in-game), and a presentation of our crafting system to our Backers. The crafting system vision document (29 pages and counting) is currently up in our IT section for discussion and dissection by our IT folks. Next week, we will make it available to our Alpha Backers, and after getting their feedback, we'll have a full presentation to everybody.
Slow crafting = rewarding crafting.
You are what your minerals say you are.
Recipes are great for cooking but not for our crafting system.
Buying/selling shouldn't be a PITA, even with no Auction House.
Rarity of minerals should be embraced.
Nothing in this list should come as a surprise to our crafters, as I've been talking about them since even before the Kickstarter. As many of you know, I've used some of these same ideas in other games (including my MUDs), but I hope you find these philosophies reassuring regardless.
On the art side, we have some great 2nd pass pieces on some of our TDD archers. Our approach with these guys and gals is a wee bit different than most games. What I wanted Michelle and Sandra to work on were archers who might be wearing a bit of, now, what's that word? Oh yes, camouflage. J So, here are some 2nd pass concepts for what the appropriately-dressed TDD archers are wearing during the winter. We also have some other bonus archer artwork that I think you'll like.
First up is a piece from Sandra. This TDD archer is certainly not your average female archer. And yes, Sandra did manage to sneak a pointy ear into her concept.
Next up is crossbow-wielding TDD archer. Was that item crafted by her Realm, or does it seem more like something that would belong to another Realm? Discuss!
Here's another piece from Michelle, a male TDD archer this time.
As a bit of bonus art, here's some head shots from the TDD by Sandra.
Here's another group shot by Michelle showing the evolution of the archers, along with her influences.
From the lore/writing side of the studio, we have today's newsletter ,which has a bunch of good and glorious stuff as always, as well as another updated Becoming™ story about the Úlfhéðnar (Berserkers). It's a bag that is stuffed to the Max (see what I did there? Sorry…) with all manner of art, design, programming, and lore updates. I hope you enjoy this issue of Unveiled!
As many of you know, we are also moving along nicely with our next Stretch Goal, "Hug the World." We've asked for art tests from three promising candidates, and we're hopeful we'll be able to get some additional help from at least one of them quite soon. In terms of the Sound Engineer, we are down to the final selection process. We have five candidates who have made it through the 2nd round, and I'm now in the "See Mark be very confused" stage, because all of these candidates are great and would bring a lot to the studio.
After I sent out a message to the candidates letting them know about the delay and apologizing for it, one of the candidates sent back an awesome reply which read, in part, "Thank you for your honest email about the situation. I am honored to be in the running for the position. I do know of one way in which we may be able to choose a winner: DDR. Yes, Dance Dance Revolution is the time honored tradition used within the audio community for situations like this. The participants must dance and step to their own compositions as well as the compositions of their opponents." So much win, there! Like I said, we have a great group of candidates.
Well, that's it for today's update. As of this writing, we are still trying to sneak in a late test of the current Wyrmling build. Hopefully we'll be able to have an IT test later today, and if all goes well, another P.A.T. next week.
P.S. Here's another bonus bit of art from Michelle.


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Jiyugaoka area guide: Best things to do, Restaurants & Hotels
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Have you ever heard of the Tokyo neighbourhood, Jiyugaoka? Are you thinking about visiting this unique area of Tokyo or even staying in Jiyugaoka, and wondering what are some things to do, places to visit and restaurants to check out?
There are so many neighbourhoods and areas in Tokyo. Besides the famous towns like Shinjuku, Shibuya and Harajuku, there are many incredible places and spots in Tokyo that are worth a visit. If you're looking to visit a local neighbourhood and check out some hidden gems, Jiyugaoka might be a great place to check out. In this Jiyugaoka area guide, let's have a look at what to do in Jiyugaoka, where to eat and drink in Jiyugaoka, where to stay in Jiyugaoka and some hidden gems in the area.
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Just a few stops south of Shibuya on the Tokyu-Toyoko Line, the trendy residential district of Jiyugaoka welcomes you with a maze of narrow streets with a European ambience dotted with stylish cafes.
There are plenty of things to do and see here, from the Parisian-style streetscapes to La Vita, the miniature Venice of Jiyugaoka which has a canal and a gondola, just like the real deal.
When you're done with shopping, you can hop on the Tokyu-Oimachi Line train and make your way to Todoroki Ravine Park, a green oasis with a temple, a waterfall, a burbling river and a beautiful red arched bridge.
What is Jiyugaoka?
Jiyugaoka was named after a local school known for its liberal education. Jiyugaoka literally means "Freedom Hill" and it used to be a rural area on the southern end of Meguro that started to develop in the 1920s after rail services were introduced.
Although most of Jiyugaoka was demolished during WWII, the neighbourhood was quickly rebuilt, modernised and currently ranks as one of the most desirable places to live in Tokyo. No matter what day of the week you visit Jiyugaoka, it radiates a relaxed Sunday vibe with wide pedestrian-friendly avenues, fashionable boutiques, enticing craft stores and trendy cosy cafes.
Things do in Jiyugaoka
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Jiyugaoka has a large number of fashion boutiques and homeware stores perfect for you if you're looking to purchase unique designer items.
Besides designer goods, there are many interesting shops that you might want to check out. Today's Special and Koe House are two miscellaneous goods shops. They sell all kinds of items for your home, kitchen, skincare and all kinds of random goods. The collections and items here have elements of European and Japanese design and lean towards a clean and organic vibe.
If you like interior design or looking for inspiration, visit the designer furniture store Acme, which is just a few minutes walks from the station's main exit.
Jiyugaoka is also known for its concept stores such as Lisette. Lisette stands out as a cosy corner selling exquisite garments regularly imported from France.
Jiyugaoka Depart
Jiyugaoka department store is located in front of Jiyugaoka station. When you leave the station, the building in front of you has about 100 shops from the latest to nostalgic items in various genres such as fashion, beauty, living, life, gourmet and culture from B1 to the 4th floor. The style of this building is a mix of Showa, Heisei and Reiwa. You will feel like you've stepped into a different world when coming into Jiyugaoka Depart.
Find more about Jiyugaoka Depart here on Google maps.
Hikarigai
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Hikarigai is a shopping street that is a 3-minute walk from Jiyugaoka Station. This street reminds you of a Showa retro atmosphere. There are a variety of shops for you to check out in this area. Many of the shops here have been open for a long time. You can find shops here selling groceries, clothes, pets, accessories, cosmetics. Even if you're not planning to buy anything, it's a good place to stop by and check out the different items they have to offer.
Find out more about Hikarigai here on Google maps.
Todoroki Ravine Park
Unlike most Japanese parks which are well maintained, Todoroki Ravine Park is like an untamed jungle. It is the only valley in the 23 wards of Tokyo, and because this place doesn't get very popular you can truly indulge in the peaceful and beautiful scenery. There is a river and a waterfall with benches dotted around so you can sit and take in all the scenery. We recommend you check this park out if you want an escape from reality into a fairytale world of nature.
Find out more about Todoroki Ravine Park here on Google maps.
La Vita Jiyugaoka
While nothing compares to the beauty of real Venice, Jiyugaoka residents have their private spot, La Vita, to indulge in the afternoon dolce far niente. This cosy piazza has everything to make you forget you are in the heart of Tokyo. If you couldn't travel abroad these past couple of years due to covid, La Vita will make you feel in the holiday spirit. This picturesque complex offers many different shops from hair salons to a pet-friendly cafe.
Find out more about La Vita Jiyugaoka here on Google maps.
Jiyūgaoka Kumano-jinja Shrine
Those who long for a quintessential Japanese atmosphere should check out the local 800-year old Kumano Shrine, famous for hosting the traditional Jiyugaoka International Friendship Mikoshi Festival every September.
Kumano Shrine is the god of Jiyugaoka. A bright red-painted hall of worship and a guardian dog will welcome you. Unlike the main street, which is crowded with tourists, the calm space surrounded by greenery is just an oasis of nature.
The Kumano Shrine annual festival is held in September every year to pray for a good harvest.
There are lots of attractions such as the children's portable shrine (Mikoshi) seen at Kumano Shrine, which boasts a history of over 800 years, the portable shrines carried by people from various countries, and the international goodwill portable shrines! There are many food stalls, so it's cool to wear a yukata and go sightseeing in Jiyugaoka.
Find out more about Jiyūgaoka Kumano-jinja Shrine here on Google maps.
Jōshinji Temple
Joshin Temple is also known as Kuhonbutsu. This large complex surrounded by woodland once again serves as proof that Tokyo hosts numerous hidden gems in the most unexpected places.
Joshinji Temple is also home to one of the oldest trees in Tokyo! The temple was first established in 1678 and houses three of the nine Amida Nyorai Buddhas. It is a three-minute walk from Kuhonbutsu station and the temple is beautiful to look around.
Find out more about Jōshinji Temple here on Google maps.
九品仏川緑道 Kuhonbutsu River Green Way
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Green Street (Kyushin Buddha River Green Road) is a shopping street that represents Jiyugaoka. It is a beautiful street with impressive cobblestones and benches, which is located in the back of the south exit of Jiyugaoka Station. There is also a fashionable flower shop, which adds to the tranquil ambience. It is a walking course for locals as well as sightseeing and shopping for tourists.
Jiyugaoka South Exit Shopping District, including Green Street, is a city that integrates the public and private sectors. It is a very famous place for cherry blossom viewing in spring. The pale pink flowers will ingrain in your memory as you walk through the street mesmerised by the beauty of the trees, it is a popular spot for tourists and shoppers. It's a great place for sightseeing and dates!
Find out more about Kuhonbutsu River Green Way here on Google maps.
Trainchi Jiyugaoka
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Trainchi Jiyugaoka is a spot where many "cute" people gather in the trendy two-story building. 13 shops that sell miscellaneous goods, cafes, fashion, etc. are gathered here. The stores are rich in individuality and it is good to find unique, one of a kind products. As you walk along aweing at the different shops you may feel your wallet start to loosen as you indulge yourself in the endless goods Trainchi Jiyugaoka has to offer. If you get tired of walking, we recommend tea time at the open cafe, which is full of openness.
Find out more about Trainchi Jiyugaoka here on Google maps.
Restaurants in Jiyugaoka
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Whether you're after breakfast, lunch or dinner, you're guaranteed to find a perfect spot in Jiyugaoka to pass some time.
NEW NEW YORK CLUB
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New New York Club mainly offers American comfort food and they are mainly New York-inspired multinational food and drinks. Their signature dish here is the street food "Chicken Over Rice". Besides this signature dish, you can find falafel, BLT sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, smoked salmon cream cheese bagel and grilled cheese sandwich. They also have different vegan options and even a vegan carrot cake. If you are interested in getting some desserts, they also have ice cream sandwiches, banana splits and different seasonal sweets. The decor is also unique, with different American elements, along with different American snacks for you to purchase.
Find out more about NEW NEW YORK CLUB here on Google maps.
Potato Cream
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For a light but satisfying snack, head to Potato Cream, a minimalistic little bar that serves mashed potatoes with a gourmet twist: such as the turnip and chicken with Gorgonzola cheese and potato cream, eggplant and minced-meat with tomato cream; and some seasonal highlights — a light pork-and-mushroom creation and a hearty shrimp stroganoff. All of this is conveniently served in small cups in case you want to take it out and eat on a bench in a park.
Find out more about Potato Cream here on Google maps.
Alpha Beta Coffee Club
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Alpha Beta Coffee Club is a cafe in Jiyugaoka and it has the atmosphere of a West Coast coffee shop. Inside the store, they offer speciality coffee and home-roasted coffee delivered from roasters from all over Japan. There is a tap on the counter and you can enjoy rare overseas craft beers. The spacious open terrace seats are also popular.
There are 6 types of coffee for you to choose from. Three of them are introduced as "A", "B", and "C", respectively, in analogy to the store name. These are coffee from different places around Japan. The other three types are the brand beans "AO COFFEE" and decaffeination baked at the roaster cafe, Alpha Beta Coffee Roasters, which opened in 2020 in Oyamadai.
Besides coffee, there are different sweets that go well with coffee. The most popular is the "handmade pudding" for 550 yen. With its slightly firm and exquisite smoothness, the texture melts in your mouth. They also have an Avocado Toast for 770 yen. It is made by spreading garlic to the bread of the popular bakery "Toshi Au Coeur du Pan" at Tokyo Metropolitan University, along with plenty of thinly sliced avocado.
Find out more about Alpha Beta Coffee Club here on Google maps.
Peter Rabbit Garden Cafe
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Peter Rabbit Garden Cafe is based on the World Bestseller picture book, The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. Here in this cafe, you will get to meet Peter Rabbit and his friends, surrounded by nature. Besides the cafe for you to eat and drink, there is a terrace and a souvenir shop. The spacious area is calming and enjoyable for a relaxing time.
The original menu here is inspired by British cuisine and the food items use local and seasonal ingredients. You can try all kinds of dishes like salad, french toast, roast beef, beef stew, cottage pie and more. Many of the dishes have elements of The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Different unique afternoon tea sets are also available here, along with a huge variety of desserts.
Although most themed cafes have the image of serving medicare food, the food served here is quite delicious and along with the storybook-like atmosphere, it is a great place to visit.
Find out more about Peter Rabbit Garden Cafe here on Google maps.
Yakumo Saryo
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For more elaborate dining, take a 20-minute walk to Yakumo Saryo to savour their modern kaiseki lunch. I was quite mesmerised by the exquisitely refined setting of the restaurant, its contemporary design so skillfully incorporating elements of traditional Japanese interior designs that epitomise zen aesthetics. The moment you step in you realise that it is a place where all your senses will be involved, a place that evokes an immediate sense of peace and calm.
Tea lovers must not leave without visiting the century-old Tea House Kosoan which serves as a little sanctuary from the city's hustle and bustle. It's a perfect place to immerse in authentic Japanese aesthetics by savouring the matcha tea and wagashi whilst sitting on tatami floors and admiring the beautiful landscaping of the garden.
Find out more about Yakumo Saryo here on Google maps.
Sweets Forest
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Those with a sweet tooth will find themselves in heaven at Sweet Forest, a dessert parlour that houses a few little cafes all housed inside the colourful space that looks like a fantasyland. A few blocks away, you'll also have an option to dine at the Peter Rabbit Garden Cafe, in an old English house in the company of Peter Rabbit himself. Each table has a stuffed toy sitting on the chair to make sure no one feels lonely. You can enjoy savoury set menus, as well as desserts and drinks — all garnished with the Peter Rabbit logo.
Find out more about Sweets Forest here on Google maps.
Bake Cheese Tart Jiyugaoka
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And right as you plan to head towards the station, do yourself a favour and buy a cheese tart or two from the Bake Cheese Tart shop from Hokkaido. Its founders strongly believe that the cheese tarts taste the best when they're freshly baked and that's exactly how they sell their tarts. No matter when you visit, you're guaranteed to get nothing but fresh, fragrant and warm cheese tarts.
Find out more about Bake Cheese Tart Jiyugaoka here on Google maps.
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Felice is on the corner of a multi-tenant building, this hidden restaurant is best known for its fluffy omelettes. The selling point of the omelettes is that they are half-boiled. Once you cut open the omelette with your knife it melts over the rice and is so delicious!
Find out more about フェリーチェ here on Google maps.
Namino
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Namino is a store that is well known for its Salmon roe bowls (ikura.) You can choose from a variety of ikura types on your donburi. If you really enjoy it, you can even buy the ikura at the store and take it home! The flavour of the ikura that bursts in your mouth complements the rice extremely well and is worth checking out if you are a big fan of seafood.
Find out more about Namino here on Google maps.
Uozen taimeshi
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Uozen taimeshi is a popular restaurant where you can eat fresh sea bream. With the lunch set, you can get a sea bream ochazuke and a sea bream rice set. These come with a variety of side dishes and they are available at a reasonable price at around 900-1100yen. Different seasonal ingredients are added according to what is freshest at the time. If you come here for dinner, you will find different dishes centring around fish such as sashimi, grilled fish, deep-fried dishes and more.
Find out more about Uozen taimeshi here on Google maps.
En Lavida
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En Lavida is a Spanish bar where you can enjoy all kinds of tapas and wine. They offer 9 to 10 kinds of glass wine, which changes every month. They also have a large selection of bottled wine, mainly from Spain. For food, they have different Spanish dishes here, like Paella, steak, ham and much more. The restaurant isn't huge, with 16 counter seats and 2 tables. These are two half-tables made of wine barrels. From early spring, terrace seats are also available. The staff is friendly and you will enjoy having a relaxing and delicious time here.
Find out more about En Lavida here on Google maps.
FINCA de LAVIDA
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Finca de Lavida serves all kinds of authentic Mexican dishes. This restaurant is known for its Fajitas, a hot dish with a lot of vegetables on an iron plate. Wrap it in corn tortillas with your favourite salsa, which is all homemade at the restaurant. The chef chooses each bottled wine and they pair well with the food. Tequila is also available here to go with your food. The store is a small space, but the seats are spacious. The ceiling is high and the restaurant is decorated with Mexican goods!
Find out more about FINCA de LAVIDA here on Google maps.
Hai-Sai
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Hai-Sai is a great place to get Okinawan food. The moment you get off the elevator and the door opens, a big shisha welcomes you in a spacious and open space. You can taste the signature Okinawan dish here called goya champuru. It is made by boiling bitter gourd, pork rose meat and spam in a soup stock made from pork bones and bonito. Here in Hai-sai, they top this dish with a soft-boiled egg. Awamori is a great drink that goes well with Okinawan cuisine and you can get different types of Awamori from various Okinawan brewers.
Find out more about Hai-Sai here on Google maps.
Little Mona
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Little Mona is a casual restaurant, serving French and Italian dishes. Ingredients are sourced directly from the production area. For lunch, they have several set menus. Dinner offers daily recommended dishes. Some delicious options include roast beef and crab tomato cream sauce pasta. They serve a variety of drink options and they offer bottled wine from 2800yen per bottle.
Find out more about Little Mona here on Google maps.
Hosakaya ほさかや
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Hosakaya is an eel izakaya near Jiyugaoka station. It is a popular restaurant with a retro atmosphere. Hosakaya opened in 1950, shortly after the end of the war. The original owner of the shop wanted to offer eel, a high-class ingredient, to ordinary people. Since it opened more than 60 years ago, the taste of the store hasn't changed and this retro store continues to be loved by local people.
The shop prepares fresh eels every morning. They offer a wide range of snacks that go well with sake. They are especially famous for their eel on skewers. There are a few types to choose from and the price of the skewers start from 250yen. If you come here for lunch, you can also eat an eel bowl here at a reasonable price, with the middle size bowl at 900yen and the bigger bowl with more eel at 1600yen.
Find out more about Hosakaya here on Google maps.
Hotels in Jiyugaoka
Boasting chic decor with touches of Japanese traditional aethetics, Hotel Gajoen Tokyo is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World. 7 dining options are featured, and free parking is available on site. JR Meguro Station is 6 minutes on foot and Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum is a 12-minute stroll.
All spacious rooms include a satellite TV with cable channels, minibar, a coffee machine and handy smartphone. An en suite bathroom is fitted with a spa bath, free toiletries and hairdryer. For your comfort, some rooms include a sauna.
Guests can unwind in a Japanese-style garden or at a library on site The front desk is open for 24 hours a day, and there are a pastry shop and gift shop at the property. Massage services and room services can be arranged.
Shunyuki serves signature Chinese delicacies, while Tofutei offers an authentic Japanese kaiseki multi-course meal. Teppanyaki Japanese wagyu beed, American-style grilled dishes and Italian cuisine can be sampled on site. Live piano performance can also be enjoyed at an on-site cafe lounge in the day time.
JR Shibuya Station is a 5-minute train ride, while JR Shinagawa Station is 8 minutes by train from Hotel Gajoen Tokyo. The nearest airport is Tokyo Haneda International Airport, 10 km away.
Address: 153-0064 Tokyo-to, Meguro Shimomeguro 1-8-1 , Japan
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Jiyugaoka area is a sophisticated yet local area. With the mix of modern, historical and nature spots around the area, there is something for everyone. No matter if you are a window shopper or looking to go for a shopping spree, there are many shops available to you. If you are a foodie, make sure to stop by one or more of the many incredible restaurants over here. Enjoy your adventure around Jiyugaoka, and refer back to this guide whenever you need to!

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CRYSTALCD 717 TT: 67:20
RESANOVIC: Sonata for Flute and Piano (Retrogression/Daydream/Blue-jam). RILEY: Moerae, The Fates. (Clotho/Lachesis/Atropos). NEWMAN: Improvisation, Somewhat Reasonable.DALEY: In Cynthia's Garden (Hostas/Strawberries/Willow).CHARNOFSKY: Four Characters (Reverie /Popcorn Music /Elegy /Octatomica).ZAHAB: ...some measure for living. MARKHOLM: Sonata for Flute and Piano (September Shuffle/Iris/Lester looks back).
George Pope, flute/Eric Charnofsky, piano
CRYSTAL RECORDS CD 718 TT: 72:47
BARTÓK: 23 Duos for Viola and Cello (transcribed by Peter Bartók from Béla Bartók's 44 Duos for Violins.AUGUSTA READ THOMAS: Dream Character for solo viola. DAVID DEL TREDICI: Cello Acoustic. PISTON: Duo for viola and Cello.
Carol Rodland, viola. Scott Kluksdahl, cello.
CRYSTAL CD 880 TT: 55:37
HUTCHESON: Rondo Brilliant. Nocturnes of the Inferno. MADSEN: Sea Change 2.WINKLER: Warhol Appassionata (Cries and Murmurs/In a Dream/ Night Creatures). GERSHWIN: Promenade
The Verdehr Trio David Renner, piano. Silvia Roederer, piano. Deborah Moriarty, piano.
DAUGHERTY: Ladder to the Moon (Night, New York/ Looking Up). MADSEN: Sea Change, "Sea Change" by Genevieve Taggard read by Silvia Roederer. COHEN: Variously Blue. CHAMBERS: Thorn and Flair FLESHER: Three Segments (Burlesque/Valse Lente/Energerico).
Verdehr Trio (Walter Verdehr, violin. Else Ludewig Werdehr, clarinet. Silvia Roederer, piano/narrator).
Crystal Records was founded in 1966 by Peter George Christ, an oboist and respected teacher. His concept was to create a record company that would focus on music for wind instruments and small ensembles usually overlooked by major companies. Crystal is committed to recognizing and encouraging American musicians.Over the decades, Crystal has provided collectors the opportunity to hear outstanding totally professional performances of music unjustly neglected. They have commissioned numerous works, often with collaboration between composes and artists, and recorded them as well. The library of wind music by American composers has surely been expanded . All of the performers are professional musicians and most hold major teaching positions at important colleges and universities. An admirable project indeed! Doubtless there is a somewhat limited market for this repertory, but many collectors will be intrigued by the new repertory now available.
The Webster Trio consists of Leone Buyse, flute; clarinetist Michael Webster, and pianist Robert Moeling. Founded in 1988 with a goal of enhancing repertory for flute, clarinet and piano, they have given numerous concerts of this repertory and already have to their credit a number of recordings for Crystal. This latest issue, called American, is a delight, often whimsical, and sometimes exotic as well (Sirota's Birds of Paradise). Recordings were made in Shepherd School of Music, Rice University in Houston.
George Pope, a master teacher and performer, is Professor Emeritus of Flute at the University of Akron. He also is a founding member of the Solaris Wind Quintet, which has recorded music of Alec Wilder for Crystal. On this latest CD, with pianist Eric Charnofsky, , he plays a varied program that features music by many American composers. It is a constant display of virtuosity, and the whimsical nature of much of the music is perfectly conveyed.
Carol Roadland is Professor of Viola at the Eastman School of Music On this new disk she is partnered by Scott Kuksdahl, who has an international career as a cellist in recital and concerts, as well as major teaching positions. On their new CD they play Peter Bartók's arrangement of 23 of his father's Duos for Two Violins. As an attractive filler, we have works for the instruments by three American composers. The rich sounds of the two related string instruments has been beautifully captured on this recording.
The Verdehr Trio started in the early 70s, and since that time has played a major role on the contemporary music scene. They have commissioned countless works, and recorded many of them. The two constant members of the Trio are Walter Verdehr violin, and Else Ludewig-Werdehr; various pianists join for different repertory; three can be heard on these two new releases. All feature music by American composers, much of which will challenge the listener (Gershwin's Promenade is a pleasant glimpse of the past on the American music scene). If you want to hear new music very well played, here it is in spades .
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About Dermot Sullivan
My photographic career began in the 1980s while working with a film production company in London and progressed when I became the studio assistant to a photographer who shot fashion and advertising campaigns.
I went on to study photographic darkroom printing and graphic design and first photographed the Irish landscape on visits to Cork in the early 1990s. I established a photography gallery and café in Clonakilty in 2002.
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October 7th saw a sounding rocket launch from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility — short ballistic trajectory up into space and back down — to test new systems for future launches. Partway through flight the rocket released a cloud of tracer gas into space, 130 miles above the Earth. We watched the launch from North Virginia.
I tried to get a long exposure of the first and second stage firings, but the arc, while clearly visible to the naked eye, was lost by the camera to the still-bright twilight. The tracer gas release was definitely visible, however: a rapidly expanding puff of green vapor which reached the size of a full moon before slowly fading away. Not quite as spectacular as the multiple plumes of ATREX, but still impressive.


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Citizenship Tangle
Karnataka BJP video warns Muslim voters to keep citizenship papers handy for NPR survey
This runs contrary to Narendra Modi government's repeated assurances that people need not submit documents during the National Population Register exercise.
A screenshot from the video shared by Karnataka BJP on Twitter. | Karnataka BJP/Twitter
The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday tweeted a video of Muslim women holding up their voter identity cards outside a polling booth in Delhi, and told them to "keep the documents safe" for the National Population Register exercise. The warning came despite repeated assurances by the Narendra Modi government that documents would not be required during the National Population Register process.
The population register will be a list of "usual residents" – those who have stayed at a place for six months or intend to stay there for the next six months. The exercise to update the register will be carried out across the country along with the house-listing phase of the Census 2021 from April 1 to September 30, 2020.
As first reported by Scroll.in, the NPR is the first step to creating an all-India National Register of Citizens, which will identify undocumented migrants residing in India. The government's critics fear that the NRC along with the Citizenship Amendment Act, which now has religions as a criterion, will be used to target Muslims, who are excluded from the citizenship law's ambit. Till now, West Bengal and Kerala have suspended all work related to the NPR, while five Congress-ruled states are mulling similar action.
However, the government has repeatedly denied claims of links between the NPR, the NRC, and the citizenship law, and claimed that the population register is part of the Census.
"Kaagaz Nahi Dikayenge Hum" ! ! !
Keep the documents safe, you will need to show them again during #NPR exercise.#DelhiPolls2020 pic.twitter.com/bEojjeKlwI
— BJP Karnataka (@BJP4Karnataka) February 8, 2020
Earlier this week, the government told Parliament that no document would be collected during the NPR exercise. "The NPR updation will be undertaken through house to house enumeration for collection of specified particulars relating to each family and individual," said Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai. "The respondent has to provide the information true to the best of his knowledge and belief. Aadhar number is collected voluntarily."
In January, in response to a story in The Hindu, the Ministry of Home Affairs had said: "The story ignores government's stated position that no individual will be required to submit any document to any authority or enumerator visiting his/her household for NPR survey."
The Karnataka BJP's salvo at anti-Citizenship Amendment Act and NRC protestors came amid the party's vitriolic communal election campaign in Delhi centred around the demonstrations at Shaheen Bagh, which has emerged as the epicentre of the nationwide opposition to the Modi government's actions. The neighbourhood has a sizeable Muslim population, and the protests are being led by women.
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HomeMusic SceneSnap Scene: A Day on the Green: Bryan Adams, Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong, 12th January 2018
Snap Scene: A Day on the Green: Bryan Adams, Mt Duneed Estate, Geelong, 12th January 2018
January 15, 2018 Paul Miles
Canadian singer-songwriter Bryan Adams headlined A Day on the Green at Mt Duneed Estate in Geelong, Victoria on Friday 12 January 2018, as part of his regional tour of Australia, dubbed "The Ultimate Tour" in celebration of his latest best-of album Ultimate. Known the world over for his iconic feel-good rock and roll and big ballads, his music has achieved number one status in more than 40 countries. After rising to fame in North America with his 1983 album Cuts Like a Knife, he has now sold more than 75 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists.
Adams has garnered an impressive collection of accolades over the years, including a Grammy, three Academy Awards, five Golden Globe nominations, American Music Awards, MTV Awards, an Ivor Novello Award and twenty Juno Awards. He was also awarded the Order of Canada and the Order of British Columbia, given to him for his contributions to popular music and philanthropic work via The Bryan Adams Foundation, which helps improve education for people around the world. Photographers at the event were authorised to only shoot his first song One Night Love Affair from a designated location, and publish the best six shots – so here they are!
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Paul Miles is a rock photographer specializing in live music photography, who captures the true spirit of rock'n'roll in action by many of the world's greatest performers. Over the years, he has shot a vast array of rock music photography: from gigs in world-famous clubs like the Apollo in Harlem and the Whisky a Go Go in Hollywood, to iconic arenas like New York City's Madison Square Garden and Australia's MCG, as well as in retail stores Barnes & Noble, Apple, and John Varvatos CBGBs.
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A "brand new" 1975 Norton Commando Interstate still in its crate, one of 11 found recently in Belgium Here's something you don't come across every day: 11 brand new 1975 electric-start Norton Interstate motorcycles, still in the crate and awaiting final assembly! The horde of Nortons came to light recently following the death of the owner of Motoshop Podevyn in Aalst, Belgium. Incredibly, the bikes are just a small part of an even larger collection.
From what we've been able to learn, the owner of Motoshop Podevyn had quite a reputation for collecting bikes and parts, but he also collected quite a reputation for being difficult to deal with, many former customers saying he rarely let go of parts or complete bikes from the huge collection he amassed over the years.
Here are the other 10 Nortons, still in their original, unopened packing crates.
Regardless, collect he did, and we can tell you from looking over the auction bill that this is going to be an amazing auction, with almost 400 lots being offered. In addition to the 11 Nortons there's also an ex-Peter Williams Norton-powered space frame racer, a Rotax-powered 1989 Matchless G80 still in its crate, numerous standard and customized Nortons, a Triumph T160, Bonnevilles, piles and piles of wheels and seats, and racks of used and new-old-stock gas tanks.
Also discovered was this never-assembled 1989 Rotax-powered Matchless G80.
The collection is being auctioned online by Trooswijk Belgie, with bids accepted starting April 19 and closing April 26; a public viewing has been scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and April 25.


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Businesses are not just known for their products or services. They're known for their work environment and culture.
An Internet-related company offers its employees on-site vehicle maintenance, a laundromat, hair salon, and nap pods where employees are free to take power naps during work hours.
A toy company offers paid time off for school-related absences like parent-teacher conferences or field trips.
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These companies have created an inviting culture that draws people to work there.
The church is also known for its culture that is far deeper than corporate perks. The early church's culture overflowed with love—love that reflected Jesus Christ and drew people to Him. Their example in Acts 2 challenges us to continue that reputation and be a church immersed in a culture of love.
God did an incredible work in and through the believers on the day of Pentecost. The Holy Spirit came upon the believers, Peter proclaimed the gospel of Jesus, and 3,000 people responded and were added to their number. Out of their common love for the Lord Jesus, the believers came together and shared meals, worshiped and praised God together, and enjoyed each other's company. They continued to grow by learning under the apostles' teaching, fellowshipping together, and praying.
Let's focus for a moment on that crucial last element: praying.
Every great movement from God starts with prayer and is confirmed by prayer. Remember from our study of Acts 1, the first activity of the church was a prayer meeting.
Prayer is the key to effective evangelism. We don't change people's hearts with our convincing arguments or clever presentations. Far more important than anything a believer can learn about evangelism is how much he or she depends on the Holy Spirit for witnessing. Before you start to have a conversation about Christ with your neighbor, your co-worker, or a fellow student—pause for prayer. It doesn't need to be a long, involved prayer. Sometimes it's enough to say, Lord, let me speak your words.
A friend of mine says, "The reason we don't pray is not because we're too busy, but because we're too confident." Jesus said, "You can do nothing without me" (John 15:5); and Paul wrote, "Pray constantly" (1 Thess. 5:17). Prayer should drive us to our knees in humility, knowing we need Jesus every hour.
What aspects of church life have been especially meaningful to you?
When have you seen the transformational power of prayer?
Caring for people is an incredible way to open a conversation about Jesus Christ. It has been said that people don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
The first Christians were so committed to caring for others they sold their own possessions and property to provide for anyone among them who was in need. That's pretty radical.
Anything they contributed was a gift that came directly from the heart, not from autocratic rule. They gave from the overflow of their generosity. Just as the early believers weren't required to sell all their possessions, neither are we. In this passage, Luke was describing what happened in the early church, not giving us a mandate. Nevertheless, their example of caring and extravagant love should motivate us to consider how we can imitate it.
How much should we give and how much should we keep? No one can give a once-and-for-always, pat answer to that question. We must find the balance in our own lives. The point is not to adopt an attitude of "How much do I have to give?" but to respond to the God who loves us extravagantly with a heart of loving generosity.
How can you describe a healthy balance between giving and keeping in today's world?
The early church certainly prayed and cared for others. But they didn't stop there. Perhaps if the believers had done only these two things—nothing more—none of us would know about Jesus today. At some point, in addition to praying for and helping people, they had to tell them about Jesus—who He is and why He lived, died, and rose again. They had to give voice to the message behind their love and caring acts.
The early believers evangelized! We know this is true because "every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved." This happened because someone who knew Jesus told someone who didn't know Jesus how to know Jesus!
Prayer, care, and share: three acts that can become an incredible, dynamic lifestyle.
In most cases, the opportunity to share Christ will be built on the foundation of a friendship. You'll pray for that person and find some way to demonstrate you sincerely care—even if it's just to say, "I've been praying for you about that problem you shared with me." In the course of praying and caring, the Lord will give you an opportunity to share how Jesus is the answer to whatever he or she is going through.
A statement that's been around for years says, "Preach the gospel. Use words when necessary." Catchy, but wrong. Sure, we preach the gospel as we show people we care, but we also need to tell them the reason we care. They need to know about Jesus Christ, and they need to know how to be saved.
Excerpted from Gregg Matte, Bible Studies for Life: Unstoppable Gospel © 2016 LifeWay Press®. Used by permission.


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The Spokesman • March 15, 2013 • https://themsuspokesman.com/815/sections/dick-gregory-from-john-edgar-hoover-to-the-pope/
Dick Gregory: From John Edgar Hoover to the Pope
Dick Gregory delivers lecture on March 8 at Sojourner Douglass College
Civil Rights activist, author and comedian Dick Gregory called on African Americans at Sojourner Douglass College to start becoming more compassionate toward one another, pool together their resources and take a critical look at various controversial topics in the media. A crowd of over 150 attended the community book signing and lecture sponsored by Solvivaz Nation, a black nationalist organization centered in Baltimore City.
"Every time we bring Dick Gregory to town, hundreds of people come out to see him. This has to be our sixth or seventh time doing this at Sojourner [Douglass College]," said Solvivaz Nation chariman Jabari Natur. "We just try to give him his credit before he's gone. He's 80 now, there's no telling how long he will be here with us," he continued.
Gregory has an extensive history of activism. From protesting in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960's to his condemnation of New York's "stop and frisk" policy that led to nearly 700,000 stops in 2011, he continues to be vocal about important issues.
"They are picking a new pope and everybody wondered 'is it going to be a black one?,'" said Gregory almost a week before the Vatican unveiled 76-year-old Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the new Pope. "They put that out there and everybody starts saying it. Have you ever seen a black Cardinal?"
Gregory also said that the first head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, John Edgar Hoover, had plans to have him "neutralized." "He suggested the way they do it was to give it [the order to kill] to the mafia because of all the bad things I say about abut the mafia," said Gregory.
Gregory departed the auditorium with a few words to encourage the crowd.
"But when you realize who you are, then can't nobody take you out. You wasn't made by the mafia. You were made by the same universe that made everything."


I didn't realize it but the Canadian government's economic stimulus program, the Economic Action Plan, still exists. It turns out that they're advertising it in unusual spaces. Someone found an ad for the EAP on infamous torrent sharing The Pirate bay alongside ads for gambling and dating websites. The government says they didn't ask for an ad on The Pirate Bay but one of their online ad networks bought one there on their behalf. I actually think advertising on TPB is a good idea. After all, if you're pirating stuff online, you could use a couple extra bucks.
If you're planning to rob a home, you should do so well-rested. A man in Oregon spent his night robbing several homes but his last home of the night was just too much work for him so he took a nap. Unfortunately for the robber, he overslept and the home's owner found the man asleep on the kitchen floor. Suffice to say, the man was arrested. Should have stolen a Red Bull while he was at it.
A woman from the British town of Devon had a pretty good trip after a two-day drug and alcohol binge. It ended with an unusual scene when the woman stole a ferry while shouting "I'm Jack Sparrow!" The low-speed ferry chase lasted an hour and involved police, ambulance and coast guard personnel. If she wasn't stopped, she would have ended up in St. Tropez. That's definitely a Jack Sparrow place to go.
Madden is a big deal to serious sports gamers. It's so serious that police had to called to break up a fight between a pair of brothers playing the game. The older brother didn't take his loss and the name calling too well which resulted in a fight. In the fight, the apartment's metal door was bent off its hinges and several pieces of furniture broken. The irony is that the older brother was staying at his younger brother's apartment in order to be closer to his probation officer and anger management classes. Seems to have worked.
There is a tradition at Patriot High School in Washington, D.C., that students make a show of asking girls out to the big Fall Fest dance. One student seems to have won the title for all-time by enlisting his dad's help. The boy dropped a stuffed dog with a handkerchief parachute with a tag reading "Fall Fest?" on the football field next to his would-be date who also happened to be on the girl's soccer team in addition to the football team's kicker from a U.S. Customs helicopter. There isn't a confirmation of whether or not the girl said yes but she did tell the Washington Post, "Everyone thinks that we like each other, but it's not like that at all." Even after all that, the poor kid got friend zoned.


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Died Franco Gatti, the 'Mustache' of the rich and poor was 80 years old
He quit the band years ago. He had never really recovered from his son's death. The last reunion in 2020 at Sanremo by Amadeus. "But I no longer happily take the stage," he said
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Franco Gatti, historical member of the rich and poor has died. Il 'Baffo' died in Genoa at the age of 80. In 2016 he had said goodbye to the famous band. And he had never fully recovered from the immense pain of losing his son – Photo | video 1 | video 2
Franco Gatti, the emotion on live TV with the Rich and the Poor Franco Gatti, the emotion on live TV with the Rich and the Poor
Franco Gatti and the farewell to the rich and poor: 'I'll tell you everything
THE GOODBYE - «A piece of our life has gone away. Ciao Franco», is the farewell that the other members of the band reserved for him. The four had exceptionally met on the Ariston stage in 2020, during the Amadeus Sanremo Festival. But Franco had never really recovered from the sudden death of his son ( guard ), which was one of the reasons he decided to retire from show business. "My colleagues and friends continue to work," she said. "I stopped because I was no longer joyfully going on stage".
Franco Gatti talks about the great pain of losing his son - guard
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Since a few people have asked for these here are some of the articles I had put together. I'll just send one installment every few days. I think I have about 5 of these in total. At any rate, please feel free to copy these out wherever you like, should you be so inclined.
These accounts are related from his research into primary and secondary source accounts of duels in Italy in the sixteenth-century.
All translations from Italian in the following accounts were done by Dr. Bryson. So let's get on with the accounts.
I mention the above duel because it provides negative evidence suggesting that there would be no need to mention a duel without armor if duels were normally fought without armor.
Next time: A duel of twelve.


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There's a map right in front of me. I'm struggling to read it due to the passenger in front of me who insists upon placing his hands on the back of my chair. But from what I can make of it, we're 1168 miles from our destinations: Paris, France. Right now, essentially, there is nothing that separates me from the Atlantic Ocean. Well, besides this very large aircraft, but that defeats the purpose.
I've always had a fear of the ocean. When vacations roll around, the beach never summons my name. Granted this could be a result of Galveston beach being my primary exposure to ocean water. Anyway, I don't like not knowing what's beaneath me. I don't like the vastness of it. I've often stated that in an ultimatum where I would be forced to be in a submarine in the deepest depths in the middle of an ocean or in a spaceship, I'd be NASA bound.
So as this trip begins, I hope to do a few things. I hope to cherish the time I have to think without all the stress that usually bombards me from August to May. I hope to think about all the people that are separated from me by this ocean beneath me. And think of all the reasons I love them! And couldn't bear to be gone from them any longer than these three weeks ahead of me. I tried to not get my hopes up for this trip knowing that that would ensure I would come back even more excited than I came in. But as I sit here in this teeny chair (I hate every single one of you 1st class people with your chairs pracically the size of my queen size bed at home!) I've had time to think about how wonderful it is that I get to do this. At age seventeen. So here we go! Wish me bon vacances! Missing you already! It's MB reporting to you life from the City of Lights.


I've been waiting a long time for a new Woody Allen drama. Although his comedies are in a bit of a renaissance, his last real drama (Sweet and Lowdown, which was a drama in the vein of Annie Hall ) was nothing compared to Hannah and Her Sisters.
Finally, Woody's prolific writing and directing pays off big time. Match Point is a long film with a very proper English family, an intriguing love affair, and a twisty ending that makes this Woody's best film in years. But it's not fair to only rank this film amongst the writer/director's past films–Match Point is certainly one of the most interesting screenplays of 2005.
Laura didn't like Scarlett Johansson's acting, but I didn't notice anything odd. I kept thinking of Jonathan Rys-Meyers as Elvis.
The cinematography and acting are so Woody Allen–slow, deliberate, exact. Perhaps this is a skill he picked up from his idol Ingmar Bergman. His way with language, normally put into the mouths of New York characters, translates nicely into proper British English. Somehow it's a perfect match.
I can say no more, as the ending is a surprise, but I'll leave you with my rating: 8 out of 10. It's a bit too slow for my taste–not that I complained at the time, I just prefer shorter films.
His films often include 2 female personality traits: one a spontaneous, energetic, offbeat artist and the other a motherly care-giver type…… and Woody (or his main male character) will have to chose between the two.


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Jagdish N. Sheth (born 1938) is the Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Marketing at the Goizueta Business School of Emory University. He is an internationally recognized business consultant whose client LIST includes AT&T, BellSouth, Ford, GE, Motorola, Square D, Whirlpool and Sprint. He also an educator, the winner of many awards and honors, and a member of the American Psychological Association. He is the founder of the Center for Relationship Management at Emory University and Center for Telecommunications Management at University of Southern California. He was a prominent member of the core TEAM during the initial years of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, the first Indian Institute of Management.
In 2003, he founded the India, China & America Institute, a non-profit institute providing a sustainable, non-governmental platform to identify and drive synergies among India, China and America in the areas of emerging markets, commercial growth and alignment of policies for the benefit of a vast number of people.
Sheth has been conferred with the P.D. Converse Award, Charles Coolidge Parlin Award and the Irwin McGraw Hill Distinguished Marketing Educator Awards by the American Marketing Association.
Sheth was born in Burma (now Myanmar) in a Jain family, where his father had migrated from Western India to set up a business as a rice merchant . In 1941, the family emigrated as a refugees in wake of Japanese invasion of Burma to India. He received most of his schooling in Madras (now Chennai). It was here that he met his future wife, Madhuri Shah, at a local literacy society for high school students that he had founded.
Sheth came to the United States to further his academic career and received his MBA at the University of Pittsburgh in 1962. He was fascinated by the psychological theories being advanced at that time and pursued a career in academia. During the mid-1960s he studied and researched at MIT, Columbia and the University of Pittsburgh, where he received his PhD in 1966 from its Katz Graduate School of Business. It was during this period that he STARTED developing his "Theory of Buyer Behavior." A book that he co-authored with his mentor Professor John Howard provided the foundation for the future of research in the field of consumer psychology and marketing.
Sheth has published more than 200 articles in leading journals and has written a number of books. His most recent book is The Accidental Scholar. Prior, he wrote Chindia Rising. His other significant books have been Tectonic Shift: The Geoeconomic Realignment of Globalizing Markets with Rajendra S. Sisodia, The Rule of Three: Surviving and Thriving in Competitive MARKETS, Clients for Life: How Great Professionals Develop Breakthrough Relationships, and Handbook of Relationship Marketing. In 2007, he published The Self-Destructive Habits of Good Companies.
Sheth is credited with being one of the leaders in marketing and one of the earliest to espouse the cause of Relationship Marketing. Besides Relationship marketing, he has published a number of seminal articles in the fields of consumer behavior, global marketing, information technology, and marketing strategy.
In addition to his academic research, teaching and consulting, Sheth contributes his time and financial resources to the COMMUNITY through various philanthropic foundations he has established. These include the "Madhuri and Jagdish Sheth Foundation" which focuses on building a strong community of academic marketers and developing the next generation of marketing academics, the "Sheth Family Foundation" which focuses on assisting the general Atlanta community in its various social, cultural, and religious activities, and contributions to Emory University to PROMOTE research and general understanding in the areas of religion, culture, BUSINESS, and other aspects of life in South Asia. Through his foundation, he has also established various Seth International Awards at Emory, the University of Illinois, and the University of Pittsburgh's University Center for International Studies.
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U.S. Congress Passes Bill To Investigate Whether The Pentagon Weaponized Ticks And Other Insects For Bio-Warfare
A New Jersey representative wants to know whether a Lyme disease outbreak in the '50s and '70s coincided with a government-sanctioned experiment gone awry, and has passed a bill to investigate.
Wikimedia CommonsA bill has reignited a decades-old conspiracy theory regarding government-sanctioned experiments on ticks for biowarfare.
As if the country wasn't already descending into a state of science fiction, the House of Representatives has just quietly passed a bill requiring an investigation into whether the Pentagon weaponized ticks and other insects as biological weapons between the years of 1950 and 1975.
Indeed, according to Newsweek, this period encapsulates a time of widespread Lyme disease reports that appear to be more than coincidence.
Rep. Christopher Smith, a Republican from New Jersey who is the main sponsor of the amendment, was reportedly "inspired" to submit the legislation after reading several books on the matter including the recently released Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons.
The book was written by Kris Newby, a researcher at Stanford University and former Lyme disease sufferer, and features interviews and archival evidence from late government scientist Willy Burgdorfer, who has been credited with discovering the bacterial pathogen that causes Lyme disease known as Borrelia burgdorferi.
During his lifetime, Burgdorfer worked with the U.S. Department of Defense as a bioweapons specialist.
"Those interviews combined with access to Dr. Burgdorfer's lab files suggest that he and other bioweapons specialists stuffed ticks with pathogens to cause severe disability, disease — even death — to potential enemies," Smith said during the House floor debate regarding the bill.
He continued: "With Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases exploding in the United States — with an estimated 300,000 to 437,000 new cases diagnosed each year and 10-20 percent of all patients suffering from chronic Lyme disease — Americans have a right to know whether any of this is true."
But the bill, referred to as the TICK Act, does more than put forth a request for an investigation by the U.S. Inspector General into the Pentagon.
In the event that the Inspector General under the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) does find evidence that this tick-related biowarfare research occurred, the bill mandates that Congress must be provided with a full report on the extent of the studies and experiments, and "whether any ticks or insects used in such experiments were released outside of any laboratory by accident or experiment design," which could have potentially led to the spread of illnesses such as Lyme disease.
According to the CDC, ticks that are infected with the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium can transmit it to living mammals through their bite. This is the case too for human beings who can contract Lyme disease from such an infected tick.
Conspiracy theorists over the years have suggested that the Lyme disease epidemic of the 1960s was actually a state-sponsored experiment gone wrong and likely carried out at existing facilities like Fort Detrick, Maryland, and Plum Island, New York.
Now, the release of the book Bitten — and the passing of the recent TICK bill — appear to have breathed new life into these possibly outlandish claims that the U.S. government caused the Lyme epidemic.
Some health advocates have vocally opposed the implications brought on by the new bill.
PixabayTicks can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease to humans through their bite.
"I think that Rep. Chris Smith is terribly misinformed by the Lyme disease activists and by the false and misleading information contained in the book written by Newby," American Lyme Disease Foundation Executive Director Phillip Baker told Newsweek.
"He would be well advised to check the facts by consulting the experts on Lyme disease at the National Institutes of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] for accurate and reliable information before proposing such legislation."
Professor Sam Telford, a lead expert on infectious disease spreads who conducted research on the Lyme disease epidemic in the early 1990s, has also vocalized his doubts of the government conspiracy theories on ticks.
His research found that the Borrelia burgdorferi bacterium already existed among wildlife in the northeast — where the bioweapons were allegedly being created in specific government facilities — long before Lyme disease was discovered by humans; Ticks retrieved from the wild in 1945 and mice collected in 1894 around that region were already infected with the bacteria.
"If such a strain of the bacterium came out of the lab, there would be evidence for a single source for Lyme disease," Telford said. "And genetic data in the scientific literature do not support a 'point source' origin for Lyme on this continent."
While the action taken by the U.S. Legislature may have been a tad extreme to some, the expansion of Lyme disease is in fact great cause for concern. Only time will tell what the DOJ's investigation might bring.
Next up in conspiracies, read about why some people think that the moon landing was faked. Then, check out the gross news of how a cow was drained of its blood by a tick.
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Kennedy Center honorees, from left, Justino Diaz, Lorne Michaels, Joni Mitchell, Bette Midler and Berry Gordy pose Saturday after the medallion ceremony at the Library of Congress in Washington.
Kennedy Center awards, traditions return to DC
WASHINGTON – The Kennedy Center Honors is returning to tradition this year.
The lifetime achievement awards for artistic excellence were presented Sunday night in a gala at the Kennedy Center's main opera house after the pandemic forced delays and major changes to last year's plans.
Honorees are Motown Records creator Berry Gordy, "Saturday Night Live" mastermind Lorne Michaels, actress-singer Bette Midler, opera singer Justino Diaz and folk music legend Joni Mitchell.
This year's event also represents a return to political normalcy, with President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden in attendance. The Democrat was the first president to be at the Kennedy Center Honors since 2016.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump skipped the show the first three years he was in office after several of the artists honored in 2017, his first year in office, threatened to boycott a reception if the Republican participated.
The Trumps also scrapped a traditional White House ceremony for the honorees, which Biden resumed. Presidents usually host a lighthearted gathering with the honorees before the awards ceremony.
Last year, the pandemic forced organizers to bump the annual December ceremony back to May 2021. Performance tributes to the artists were filmed over several nights and at multiple locations on campus.
This year's main COVID-related modification was shifting the annual Saturday ceremony, where honorees receive their medallions on rainbow-colored ribbons, to the Library of Congress instead of the State Department.
Sunday's ceremony, which will be broadcast Dec. 22 by CBS, is the centerpiece of the Kennedy Center's 50th anniversary of cultural programming. The center opened in 1971.
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"So, how long have you been playing that thing?"
"I don't know. Since I was a kid."
"Well, you're pretty good." The man who says this looms over the guitar player, looks like a biker. He's big, leather jacketed, bandanna topped, bearded, tattooed, heavy booted, decorated with patches and pins.
The biker points at the guitar. "Nice axe. Keep your eyes on it, or someone is gonna rip it off. This is a weird crowd."
"Really?" the guitar player says.
"Yeah," the biker says. "You can't trust these AA types, especially the ones wearing suits."
"Okay," the guitar player says. "Does that include you?"
"No, I live by a code. But here's the thing. You're a pretty good guitar player, but you look like a kid on a milk carton."
"Is that bad?" the guitar player asks.
"Hell yeah it is. You gotta look the part. Look at me. This says outlaw, not poser. Not a guy who puts on leathers for a Sunday ride and then goes back to being a dentist. You, you look like a lost kid. It's not badass. You're gonna to attract the wrong kind of people, the wrong kind of women. I'm just saying."
"Thanks," the guitar player says. "I'll work on that."
"You do that, milk carton, and you might amount to something someday."
"My name is Todd," the guitar player says.
"Your name is milk carton. Anytime you play something good, I'm gonna yell milk carton!" the biker says.
"That would be great," the guitar players says.
"So," the biker says, "you got an alcohol problem?"
"No," the guitar player says. "A couple of guys in the band, they're in AA, so we're playing your Christmas party."
"If you got a problem, you got to admit it."
"I don't have a problem, and I'm playing this show for free," the guitar player says.
"That is so milk carton," the biker says.
"We're going to start playing again," the guitar player says, "and I have to get back to the guys."
The biker nods. "Okay, milk carton, you go back and play your guitar. But the first step to solving a problem is to admit you got a problem. And you've got a lot of problems. You've got to man up."
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A Washington, D.C. abortion clinic unashamedly advertises that it will abort unborn babies almost up to full term.
As the abortion debate boils again across the nation, questions about late-term abortions have resurfaced. When are they allowed and where? Who does them and why?
The Daily Wire discovered that at least one abortion facility in our nation's capital aborts unborn babies up to 36 weeks.
The Capital Women's Services abortion facility appears to be managed by one of the most notorious late-term abortionists in the U.S., Steven Brigham. He has had his license revoked in numerous states for putting patients' lives at risk. The facility's current abortionist, Myron Rose, also was disciplined in 2016 after the Maryland Board of Physicians determined he lied on his license renewal application.
"The U.S. Supreme Court, in its classic Roe vs. Wade Decision, ruled that abortions are legal at any gestation to preserve the life or the health of the woman," its website says.
By 36 weeks, unborn babies are fully formed and viable. They already are able to learn, to dream and to feel intense pain. An abortion at such a late stage would be extremely risky for the mother's life as well, and many OB-GYNs have pointed out recently that an abortion is never necessary at such a late stage to protect a mother's life or physical health.
Seven states and D.C. allow unborn babies to be aborted through all nine months of pregnancy and have done so for years, the Christian Post reports. The others are Alaska, Colorado, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon and Vermont.
New York recently expanded into allowing late-term unborn babies to be aborted for almost any reason up to birth as well.
Some continue to doubt that late-term, elective abortions are legal in the U.S., but even the Washington Post, which has a liberal, pro-abortion slant, confirmed this to be true in 2017. Calling it "a bit surprising," the newspaper fact checker said it is true that the U.S. is one of only seven countries in the world that allows elective abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.