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By day Barrett, Minnesota is your customary American city, but this city is run by the undeparted once the sun is down. A lot of ghost sightings have been passed on by the people who live here. Doubters don't have faith in the local ghost testimonies, but Barrett is filled with tormented spirits just waiting to give you a good scare.
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The Granville Fritillary, Melitaea cinxia, is rare and endangered in parts of its range. On PT (Pikku-Tytarsaari) Island in the Russian part of the Baltic Sea, the population is 100 on a 10 hectare area of suitable habitat. The island itself is about 1km x 2km in size. The larvae don't produce as many adults as the nearby Aland Islands and the adult metabolic rate is much less than there. Genetically, diversity is low and the genetic load is high. This high load probably causes the metabolic rate difference. One thing that does seem obvious is their ability to hold on to their coastal substrate. Investigating their situation and its relevance to all animals adapting to such habitats were Anne Duplouy and Ilkka Hanski.
In their experiments, the Glanville fritillaries were found to grip tightly onto a flat smooth wood surface in the presence of a cold draught from a hair drier under low light intensity. "Wind" speed was assessed at between 3.1 and 18.9m s-1. Then the butterflies were tested from various Baltic populations.
With the low genetic diversity of a small isolated population, some harmful mutations can build up in the insect. Their adaptations could be restricted by this, but any strong selective force such as high wind would be expected to have an effect. The legs and claws could give more grip and gain survival value. On mainland and Aland Island populations, greater grip would tend to restrict take-off speed and therefore increase the success rate of their predators!
Next came the test results : wind speed on the island was an average of 3.92m s-1 , but the island butterflies held on to flat smooth wood in the specially designed experiment until a hair drier was placed 35.9 cm away. This corresponds to a force of 111. Aland island butterflies held on only till a distance of 50.9cm, an air force of only 45.5.
These results indicate that hanging on to moving flowers and, in emergency, simply staying on dry land, seems to be a survival strategy for the fritillary. Accidental emigration and pollination are key to adaptation. Perhaps, the authors suggest, even the plants have petals adapted for hanging on, in order to get themselves pollinated! Anne Duplouy and Ilkka Hanski wrote the paper after their dedicated research at the University of Helsinki, publishing in Biology Letters today.


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1 dead in 3 shootings Tuesday in Baltimore
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A man has died and two other people were injured Tuesday in three Baltimore shootings.City police said officers were called around 3:50 p.m. to the 1100 block of Poplar Grove, where a 35-year-old man was shot in the legs and back. The victim, identified as David Brown,later died.Also, city police said officers were called around 5:45 p.m. to the 1300 block of Herkimer Street, where a 51-year-old man was shot in the shoulder.And, city police said officers were called around 10:30 p.m. to the 1800 block of North Fulton Avenue, where a 24-year-old woman was shot in the chest.Both shooting victims were taken to hospitals.Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.
A man has died and two other people were injured Tuesday in three Baltimore shootings.
City police said officers were called around 3:50 p.m. to the 1100 block of Poplar Grove, where a 35-year-old man was shot in the legs and back. The victim, identified as David Brown,later died.
Also, city police said officers were called around 5:45 p.m. to the 1300 block of Herkimer Street, where a 51-year-old man was shot in the shoulder.
And, city police said officers were called around 10:30 p.m. to the 1800 block of North Fulton Avenue, where a 24-year-old woman was shot in the chest.
Both shooting victims were taken to hospitals.
Anyone with information is asked to call Metro Crime Stoppers at 866-7LOCKUP.

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Good morning Alice! Firstly, what did you have today for breakfast?
Two slices of bread with fig preserve, orange juice and a coffee.
In a world where brunch and coffee to-go are routine, can you tell us why you "slowed down" the breakfast for your new collection?
Because having breakfast calmly remembers me of holidays; who's not happy on holiday?
The labels of Lazzari clothes say "Made with attention in Italy"; almost a love statement for your clients and your job: do you confirm?
We wanted that a label could tell what we do, the "Made in Italy" is a little bit abused and in some cases is no longer a warranty.
Which is your favourite one among the many pieces that you designed for the autumn/winter collection?


Rare step-side model. Wood bed. Original 6 cylinder converted to 350 v-8. Rebuilt Carter AFB650, Performer RPM intake, tube headers. Auto trans. New tires, brakes, Bilstein shocks. Front suspension checked and rebuilt as needed. Many other new parts too numerous to list. Receipts for all. Engine mileage unknown. Runs very strong. Overall mechanical condition is good. Minor oil pan leak and trans leak. Some rust under doors and in door jambs. floor board has some fiberglass repair. Not great but ok. Seat and headliner like new. Dash and door panels fair to rough. Extra parts include 350 & 400 blocks, exhaust headers, pistons and a few other misc. parts. Original owners manual, build sheet sticker, maintenance schedule, and dealer pre-delivery form also included. Too old to do this anymore. Email [email protected] for more info.


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import java.io.File;
import java.util.logging.Logger;

import net.sourceforge.marathon.fx.display.AddPropertiesView;

public class MarathonFileChooserInfo {

    public static final Logger LOGGER = Logger.getLogger(MarathonFileChooserInfo.class.getName());

    private String title;
    private boolean doesAllowChildren;
    private File root;
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    protected File savedFile;
    private File fileToSave;
    private boolean fileCreation = false;
    private AddPropertiesView propertiesView;

    public MarathonFileChooserInfo(String title, String filename, File root, boolean doesAllowChildern) {
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        return fileCreation;
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    public void setProperties(AddPropertiesView propertiesView) {
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        if (propertiesView != null) {
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    public File getFileToSave() {
        return fileToSave;
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}

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Dreamers: always searching for a life beyond the given, scraping for time and energy, all too familiar with exhaustive evenings, the drone of fluorescents and the eternal return of the same lackluster day. It's been nearly a decade since Troy Brown and Jeff Bolf dared to dream about life beyond the prosthetic experience of living on borrowed time. The years have been kind to these two who risked it all to align with the vision of their mentor, Wayne Nugent, fulfilled their promise and reinvented themselves. This year marks the tenth anniversary of WorldVentures. The company wouldn't be where it is today without the accomplishments of two lifelong friends who got in on the ground floor of what quickly became one of the most trusted and renowned direct sales companies in the world. When you conjure a dream, you identify a need. Troy and Jeff dreamed, responding to a deficiency of time and purpose, and embraced a vision that would change their perspective, the outlook of their friends and family and ultimately their place in the world.
Take a good, hard look at Troy and Jeff: salt of the Earth; born and bred in the Southwest, where homespun values create a culture of self-sacrifice—a pragmatic, dawn-to-dusk mindset ubiquitous in every American small town. These are tough-minded, standup guys conditioned to break their backs to support a family that relies on their fortitude and commitment. For years, Troy and Jeff fell into what the world expected of them—day in, day out quietly dreaming of a life that invoked their promise. Today, they are goliaths of the industry and have earned a new lease on life—replete with financial abundance, ample time to spend with their families, a what-you-see-is-what-you-get attitude, and the recognition of being the most successful team in WorldVentures' history, and our very first Triple IMDs.
What drives someone to strive for excellence? What amplifies their intensity and inspires them to outperform expectations over and over again? For Jeff, the answer resides in a town called Freedom, in the heart of Oklahoma, population 300; this is where the Bolf family put down roots, and where Jeff's values were forged. When he left for college, Jeff took his upbringing and good nature with him, traits that his classmate Troy revered because they mirrored his own. From that time forward, these two undergraduates established an unbreakable bond—a partnership that exists to this day.
When you meet someone who gets you, who understands your worth and potential, and who pushes you to greater levels of self-awareness while asking for your energy and commitment to become who you are meant to be—consider yourself lucky because your life is about to change. When Troy and Jeff met Wayne Nugent, they met a mentor who believed in them, and who lifted them to see where he was headed and what their life could become if they chose to embrace his vision and co-create a future together.
Wayne's guidance established an ethos that reordered how Troy and Jeff understood the world and themselves. Their issues with time and money dropped away, and they were able to prioritize their family, and to receive each day without worry or obligation, at once fulfilled and open to unique experiences with new friends.
Who you determine how you see the world and shapes your very place in it. You create your destiny by building your perspective, and your perspective builds your dreams. When Troy and Jeff dreamed, they put forth a request and were willing to pay the price. When you're willing to do both, make room for abundance, because what you project, you get back.
"I didn't want to die with potential inside," Jeff says. "If you never perform, you never know how good you can be. Things changed dramatically for us—we didn't have to worry about time or money anymore. We were really starting to live full time. We were able to do whatever we wanted whenever we wanted.
If like Troy and Jeff, you choose to look at the big picture through the lens of your history, you'll see your resolve, your strength, your accomplishments, and setbacks. Fast or slow, you're constantly evolving, and what you do and how you receive and understand what's given to you becomes an extension of who you are. Dream as big or as little as you want: You are empowered and will make your way in the world if you have the heart for it and are willing to act.


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EXCLUSIVE: Washington Insider Claims Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is A "CIA Asset" That Was "Placed In The Democrat Party To Help Destroy It"
By cloverchronicle on February 9, 2019
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has been in the media spotlight lately, partly due to her hostile behavior at the State of the Union Address and, most recently, the ridiculous "Green New Deal" legislation she has proposed.
Surprisingly, her plan was mocked and criticized by both Republicans and Democrats (and even the mainstream media).
Ocasio-Cortez, along with her staff, are currently in damage control mode after posting a "Green New Deal FAQ" page on her official .gov website and then almost immediately deleting it.
The page simply shows a 404 error now:
Green New Deal FAQ page not found.
The internet never forgets, though. Here is an archive from the 'Wayback Machine':
Wayback Machine archive capture of the 'Green New Deal' FAQ page (created on February 7, 2019).
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The FAQ highlighted a few things her deal would offer, which the New York representative claims is building on "FDR's second bill of rights."
Some of these items would guarantee:
A job with a family-sustaining wage, family and medical leave, vacations, and retirement security
High-quality education, including higher education and trade schools
Clean air and water and access to nature
High-quality health care
Safe-affordable, adequate housing
Economic environment free of monopolies
Sounds good, right? But who is going to pay for it?
Bloomberg reports the "Green New Deal" would cost taxpayers a whopping $6.6 trillion a year!
Credit: Bloomberg
The last item on Ocasio-Cortez's list is this:
Economic security for all who are unable or unwilling to work
Financial security for those who are unwilling to work!? What kind of madness is this??
Oh, that's right. It's called peak socialism/communism.
If AOC's goal was to stir up trouble in the Democrat Party with her radical far-left ideas, she's definitely succeeding.
The Washington Examiner recently reported House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) declined Ocasio-Cortez a spot on the new "Climate Change Committee":
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi excluded Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the New York Democratic freshman who has made curbing climate change her number-one cause, from a special climate committee whose members were announced Thursday.
Pelosi said that Ocasio-Cortez declined a spot on the panel.
Pelosi, D-Calif., announced the appointments on the day Ocasio-Cortez unveiled her "Green New Deal" initiative aimed at ending the use of fossil fuels in America in the coming decades. The "Green New Deal" would transform the U.S. economy through a massive mobilization of resources by the government in order not just to reduce carbon emissions but also to alleviate income and wealth inequality.
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Instead, Pelosi chose Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) to chair the panel, along with eight other Democrats.
At this point, you might be wondering why AOC and some other junior Dems, such as Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), are aggressively trying to take over their party and steer it in a completely new (and un-American) direction.
An alleged Washington, D.C. "insider" with intimate knowledge of the situation explained exactly what is going on and why Ocasio-Cortez was chosen to be the new darling of the Democratic Party:
"The deep state has turned on the Democrats; the sh*t storm in Virginia is the opening salvo in this effort. Before tomorrow`s [State of the Union Address], I wanted to share one last bit of information and [want you to] think of all that has happened and [then] maybe the pieces will fall in place for you.
"Cortez is a CIA asset that was placed in the Democrat Party to help destroy it. Her election was a fraud and her actions now are predicated on her instructions to split the party into Socialist and Democrat parts. Many of the Democrats will split off to the Republican Party and by 2020, the Democrat Party will be totally Socialist.
"She will leave office after one term and will retire to Europe where she will have access to a 56 million dollar Swiss Bank Account."
Keep in mind, this information was posted on an anonymous forum, so we can neither confirm nor deny its authenticity.
That being said, the "insider" wrote the message before President Trump's SOTU address. Ocasio-Cortez has since stirred the proverbial pot with her newest legislation (Green New Deal), so it's not too far-fetched to believe she was placed inside the party to cause havoc.
One person responded to the claim that "many of the Democrats will split off to the Republican Party":
"This is insidious as f**k. So, the entire overton window will just move to the left, and its a good thing? I knew the deep-state-turned-good-guy meme was forced for a reason. Pathetic."
The "insider" replied with more information (and questions):
"Actually it is quite funny. And perfectly understandable. Do you really think a punk bartender would have been elected without a whole operation in place to ensure her election? Starting with a world class IS operation that flipped ballots in New York to ensure her victory."
Whether this person is actually from the swamp in Washington D.C., or is maybe even in the CIA itself, is unknown.
What we do know is Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez already has some egg on her face, and we're barely two months into 2019.
It will be interesting to see how all of this plays out…
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NAMCHEONG (CHINESE, ACT. 1840-1870). THE AMERICAN SHIP "JOHN Q. ADAMS," EDWARD NICKELS, MASTER, CIRCA 1844-1850.
Built in 1844 at Medford, Massachusetts, the "John Q. Adams" was commanded by Edward C. Nickels until 1850, when he became Captain of Donald McKay's "Flying Fish." Oil on canvas, 17 ¾ x 23 ¼ inches. The ship and captain identified by the inscription, l.c. In a gilt decorated Chinese 'Chippendale' frame.


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This $60 smart oil diffuser notifies you when water is low and supports 16 million colors — it also works with Apple, Amazon, and Google
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There aren't many essential oil diffusers that work with smart home devices, but there are a few like the VOCOlinc Flowerbud ($59.99 on Amazon).
The Flowerbud works with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant, making it super versatile with many smart home ecosystems.
The app isn't great, but ultimately, we found the device a breeze to use so it wasn't a big deal.
Essential oil diffusers are a great way to give your home a nice scent while managing the relative humidity of your home, and there are a lot of great ones out there, but only a few are smart home-compatible. After using the VOCOlinc Flowerbud ($59.99 on Amazon) in my apartment for a few weeks, my partner and I would say it's a solid option.
It works like a tradition oil diffuser but this one is touted to work with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, and Amazon Alexa so you can control the device with your voice or phone, and has a built-in mood lighting too.
But considering it's one of the few smart diffuser options out there, you might be wondering if it's worth buying — or if you should steer clear entirely and use a traditional diffuser instead. Here's what we think.
The first thing you'll notice about the VOCOlinc Flowerbud is its design — which looks exactly how you'd imagine with a name like that.
The Flowerbud measures around 10 inches tall and around 6 inches wide, so it's definitely something that will be noticed too. The semi-transparent tapered section at the top emits the diffused oil and can change colors — up to 16 million, in fact. The base of the device is a white plastic. When it's turned off, the device looks a little boring and arguably cheap, but when the light is on, it looks much more inviting and interesting.
The entire top section of the device can be easily taken off, which is how you'll refill the water and oil for the diffuser. The tank can hold up to 300 mL of water, which VOCOlinc says will last all night without issue. When it does run out of water, you'll get a notification telling you as such.
The design of the app (available on iOS and Android) is unfortunately not well designed at all. It's difficult to use and not the best-looking app out there either. The good thing is that you don't really need to use the app after you've set up the device, you can just control the device through HomeKit or by your voice via Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa.
10 inches x 6 inches x 6 inches
Works with Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Supports 16 million colors
12-hour run time
Can control humidity and diffuser strength
Set-up process
Setting up the VOCOlinc Flowerbud is very simple, especially if you plan on using it with HomeKit. If you're using it with HomeKit, you technically don't need to install the LinkWise app at all – just open up HomeKit and scan the code on the instruction manual.
For others, however, the set-up process is a little more involved.
To set up the device with Assistant or Alexa, you'll need to download the LinkWise app, create an account, connect the Flowerbud, and then log into Google or Alexa through the LinkWise app itself. Once that's done, you should be able to control your Flowerbud using your voice. It's not difficult, but it's not quite as seamless as connecting the device with HomeKit since you don't have to create an account with VOCOlinc in the first place.
Using the app either isn't difficult, but it does crash often and sometimes won't stay connected with the device, which reviewers both on iOS and Android also echo. It was definitely frustrating, but ultimately not a big deal as you can still control the Flowerbud with your voice, and for us, we used HomeKit more often.
Once everything is set up, just fill the tank with water and put your favorite essential oils in the water. We used around four or five drops per 100 mL of water, though the amount of oil you use might vary depending on how strong you want the scent to be. The diffuser doesn't come with any oil, so you'll need to buy it separately.
You'll also want to think about where you put the diffuser in your home. It's technically built to be used in rooms no larger than 323 square feet, so it should be fine in most small to medium sized areas like a bedroom. That said, if you want a diffuser for a really large space like a living room, you might need more than one, or you might need something a little more powerful.
What makes it stand out
Despite the slightly boring design and frustrating app, the VOCOlinc Flowerbud is super smart and easy to automate. We mostly used the device within HomeKit, where we could set the device to a target humidity straight from the Apple Home app. We also ended up including the device in automations, so for example, we were able to tell the device to automatically switch on at certain times as long as someone was home.
While most HomeKit users will be perfectly fine with the functionality in the Home app, non-HomeKit users will appreciate the extra control you get in the LinkWise app, like the ability to set up different speeds for the diffuser. It goes from 1 to 5, with 5 being the strongest. We ended up setting it at 3 and leaving it there. The app also notifies you when the tank is out of water — a feature that you won't get through any of the other apps.
The fact that the device works with Alexa and Assistant too is a nice touch, though it doesn't have the same features as LinkWise or HomeKit like we just mentioned. With all three smart ecosystems, you can change the brightness and color of the light, and set the device to turn on and off. It's not uncommon to have and use multiple digital assistants in the same household, so the ability to work with the three biggest smart ecosystems is very handy.
But despite the app compatibility, the diffuser is so easy to use that you don't necessarily need the app. Using the buttons on the front of the diffuser are intuitive, so if you prefer using the device manually, it'll work just as fine.
Cons to consider
The VOCOlinc is smart and intuitive to use, but there are a few compromises.
As mentioned, the design of the Flowerbud isn't the nicest, but it's not awful either. It looks cheap when it's turned off because of the white plastic basic, but does look a little better when powered on and set to one of the 16 million colors.
But then there's the app, which is a bit of a mess.
For most people, having the app simply there to alert you when the water is low will be enough since you can control most of the features through Apple Home, Google Assistant , or Amazon Alexa. Controlling the device through your existing smart home setup may be what you'll wind up doing anyway, so it's not too much of a drawback for the app to be badly designed — though it's definitely not a good business practice to rely on. Plus, while the app isn't well-designed, it technically works fine — the Flowerbud reacted relatively quickly to our control and that's all we really wanted.
The VOCOlinc Flowerbud may have an annoying app, but ultimately, it's still well worth buying.
We found it very easy to use both manually and through Apple Home, Google Assistant, or Amazon Alexa, and the built-in light helps ensure that it looks good despite the boring plastic design. Most importantly, the device is great at diffusing essential oils throughout a room, and the fact that it can be integrated with the rest of your smart home is awesome.
Compared to a traditional manual diffuser, I didn't think that the Flowerbud diffused the scent any better, but the added control is a huge bonus for those rounding out their smart home system, so we'd recommend the VOCOlinc Flowerbud to anyone who wants a smart essential oil diffuser.
Pros: Relatively inexpensive, works with HomeKit, Alexa, and Assistant, built-in light supports 16 million colors
Cons: App constantly crashes, oil diffuser has slightly boring look
Buy the VOCOlinc Flowerbud on Amazon for $59.99
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If you disagree with a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) decision you can ask for a mandatory reconsideration (also known as a revision). You must do this within one month of getting the decision.
You can send in extra evidence at this stage and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) may decide it needs further information too. The mandatory reconsideration should take no more than a few weeks. The decision can increase or decrease your benefit, take it away altogether, or confirm the original decision.
If you aren't happy with the outcome of the mandatory reconsideration you can appeal to an independent tribunal. You must do this within one month of getting the decision.
Appealing a Disability Living Allowance or Personal Independence Payment decision (England, Scotland and Wales).
If you disagree with the tribunal's decision you may be able to appeal to the upper tribunal. Details of how and when to do this are in our factsheet Appealing Against a Decision by the First-Tier Tribunal.
Should I complain as well?
Appealing is usually quite a long process, in some cases it can help if you make a complaint too. If the complaint is upheld it could help your case to be looked at again. You can also complain at the mandatory reconsideration stage.
In many cases you can make a complaint and ask for a revision of the decision at the same time.
Remember: if you don't make a compliant and request a revision at the same time you might lose your right to ask for a reconsideration or appeal if you exceed the one month time limit while waiting for the outcome of your complaint.
What if my child's circumstances change?
If your child is getting DLA and their circumstances change or new information becomes available that could change the DWP's decision, you can ask for their DLA claim to be looked at again. This is called a supersession.
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A. H. Belo Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results
DALLAS – A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC) today reported a third quarter 2020 net loss of $0.1 million, or $(0.00) per share, and an operating loss of $2.4 million. In the third quarter of 2019, the Company reported a net loss of $4.0 million, or $(0.19) per share, and an operating loss of $7.0 million.
For the third quarter of 2020, on a non-GAAP basis, A. H. Belo reported an operating loss adjusted for certain items ("adjusted operating loss") of $0.1 million, an improvement of $1.4 million or 92.2 percent when compared to an adjusted operating loss of $1.6 million reported in the third quarter of 2019.
Robert W. Decherd, chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The events of 2020 continue to create challenges for managing A. H. Belo's businesses while we remain attentive to the longer term strategies that will enable the Company to become a sustainably profitable digital media enterprise. Colleagues throughout the Company have responded to the many effects of the coronavirus pandemic with ingenuity and resolve, and everyone has made sacrifices to ensure that our communities receive the highest quality news, information and insights possible. As the country enters the next phase of the pandemic this fall and winter, we expect operating conditions to remain mostly the same. The Company's balance sheet continues to be a significant advantage."
Third Quarter Results
Total revenue was $37.7 million in the third quarter of 2020, a decrease of $5.3 million or 12.3 percent when compared to the third quarter of 2019.
Revenue from advertising and marketing services, including print and digital revenues, was $17.5 million in the third quarter of 2020, a decrease of $4.1 million or 19.2 percent when compared to the $21.6 million reported for the third quarter of 2019.
Circulation revenue was $16.1 million, a decrease of $0.7 million or 4.2 percent when compared to the third quarter of 2019. The decline is primarily due to a decrease in home delivery and single copy volumes, partially offset by rate increases and an increase of $0.4 million or 34.5 percent in digital-only subscription revenue.
Printing, distribution and other revenue decreased $0.5 million, or 10.3 percent, to $4.2 million, primarily due to a reduction in brokered and commercial printing, partially offset by an increase in shared mail packaging revenue.
Total consolidated operating expense in the third quarter of 2020, on a GAAP basis, was $40.2 million, a decrease of $9.9 million or 19.7 percent compared to the third quarter of 2019. Excluding the 2019 loss of $2.9 million from asset disposals and impairments, the improvement is primarily due to decreases of $3.0 million in employee compensation and benefits expense, $1.5 million in newsprint, ink and other supplies expense, and $1.1 million in outside services expense.
In the third quarter of 2020, on a non-GAAP basis, adjusted operating expense was $41.0 million, an improvement of $7.1 million or 14.7 percent when compared to $48.1 million of adjusted operating expense in the third quarter of 2019. The improvement is primarily due to expense decreases in employee compensation and benefits, newsprint expense, and reductions from continued management of discretionary spending.
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had 750 employees, a decrease of 120 or 13.8 percent when compared to the prior year period. Cash and cash equivalents were $43.2 million and the Company had no debt.
Reconciliations of operating income (loss) to adjusted operating loss, total net operating revenue to adjusted operating revenue, and total operating costs and expense to adjusted operating expense are included in the exhibits to this release.
Financial Results Conference Call
A. H. Belo Corporation will conduct a conference call on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. CDT to discuss financial results. The conference call will be available via webcast by accessing the Company's website at www.ahbelo.com/invest. An archive of the webcast will be available at www.ahbelo.com in the Investor Relations section.
To access the listen-only conference call, dial 1-877-226-8152 and enter the following access code when prompted: 4445036. A replay line will be available at 1-866-207-1041 from 12:00 p.m. CDT on October 27, 2020 until 11:59 p.m. CST on November 2, 2020. The access code for the replay is 5679783.
About A. H. Belo Corporation
A. H. Belo Corporation is the leading local news and information publishing company in Texas. The Company has a growing presence in emerging media and digital marketing, and maintains capabilities related to commercial printing, distribution and direct mail. A. H. Belo delivers news and information in innovative ways to a broad range of audiences with diverse interests and lifestyles. For additional information, visit www.ahbelo.com or email invest@ahbelo.com.
Statements in this communication concerning A. H. Belo Corporation's business outlook or future economic performance, revenues, expenses, and other financial and non-financial items that are not historical facts, are "forward-looking statements" as the term is defined under applicable federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those statements. Such risks, trends and uncertainties are, in most instances, beyond the Company's control, and include changes in advertising demand and other economic conditions; consumers' tastes; newsprint prices; program costs; labor relations; cybersecurity incidents; technological obsolescence; and the current and future impacts of the COVID-19 public health crisis. Among other risks, there can be no guarantee that the board of directors will approve a quarterly dividend in future quarters; as well as other risks described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Company's other public disclosures and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements, which are as of the date of this filing, are not updated to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statement.
A. H. Belo Corporation and Subsidiaries
Three Months Ended September 30,
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A. H. Belo Corporation - Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Reconciliation of Operating Income (Loss) to Adjusted Operating Loss
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Advertising contra revenue
Circulation contra revenue
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Circulation contra expense
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Adjusted Operating Loss
The Company calculates adjusted operating income (loss) by adjusting operating income (loss) to exclude depreciation, amortization, severance expense, (gain) loss on sale/disposal of assets, and asset impairments ("adjusted operating income (loss)"). The Company believes that inclusion of certain noncash expenses and other items in the results makes for more difficult comparisons between years and with peer group companies.
The Company adopted the new revenue guidance (Topic 606) using the modified retrospective approach as of January 1, 2018. While the Company adjusts operating revenue and expense for non-GAAP presentation, these adjustments have no effect on adjusted operating income (loss).
Adjusted operating income (loss) is not a measure of financial performance under generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Management uses adjusted operating income (loss) and similar measures in internal analyses as supplemental measures of the Company's financial performance, and for performance comparisons versus its peer group of companies. Management uses this non-GAAP financial measure for the purposes of evaluating consolidated Company performance. The Company therefore believes that the non-GAAP measure presented provides useful information to investors by allowing them to view the Company's business through the eyes of management and the Board of Directors, facilitating comparison of results across historical periods and providing a focus on the underlying ongoing operating performance of its business. Adjusted operating income (loss) should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), cash flows provided by (used for) operating activities or other comparable measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, this non-GAAP measure may not be comparable to similarly-titled measures of other companies.
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Among the teachers of Sumerville School were Mrs. Bousefield (1884), Miss Best, Mr. Templeton, Miss Stewart, Miss Anderson, Miss Kirk, Miss Wilkie, Mr. Dunlop, Miss Frisell, F. G. Dredge, John Grant, Mr. E. R. Simpson (1903-1904), Rose Armstrong (1904-1905), Helen Hayden, H. W. White, May Cameron, Thomas Clark, John Orr, Laura Humphrey, R. Mallock (5 years), Marjorie Fry, Thelma McDougall, Mrs. Helen Smith, Muriel Reikie, C. Thorsteinson, Annie Gardner, Mrs. Cail, Jean Hood, Jim Martin, Edith Ford, Florence Grant, Joyce Wiles (5 years), Ruth Wiles (6 years), Dorothy Reynolds, Margaret Burch, Annie Stocker, Annie Critchley, Pearl Langrell, V. Harburn, Ruby Barley, E. Shore, Pearl Witherspoon, Verle Sinclair, Mrs. Fern Nichol, Anne Enns, Mrs. E. Chisholm (5 years), and Mrs. Delma Brown.
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Maia Sandu (ur. 24 maja 1972 w Risipeni) – mołdawska ekonomistka i polityk, minister edukacji w latach 2012–2015, w 2019 premier Mołdawii, od 2020 prezydent Mołdawii.

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Wykształcenie
Urodziła się we wsi Risipeni w rejonie Fălești w radzieckiej Mołdawii. W latach 1989–1994 studiowała zarządzanie na Academia de Studii Economice a Moldovei (ASEM) w Kiszyniowie. W latach 1995–1998 kształciła się w zakresie stosunków międzynarodowych w Academia de Administrare Publică de pe lângă Președintele Republicii Moldova. W 2010 ukończyła John F. Kennedy School of Government na Uniwersytecie Harvarda.

Kariera zawodowa
W latach 1994–1998 pracowała jako konsultantka i zastępczyni kierownika wydziału w Ministerstwie Gospodarki. Później do 2005 była ekonomistką w biurze Banku Światowego w Kiszyniowie. W latach 2005–2006 pełniła funkcję dyrektora generalnego makroekonomicznych programów polityki i rozwoju w resorcie gospodarki. Od 2007 do 2009 zatrudniona jako konsultantka do spraw reformy centralnej administracji publicznej. W latach 2010–2012 doradzała dyrektorowi zarządzającemu Banku Światowego w Waszyngtonie.

Działalność polityczna
24 lipca 2012 objęła stanowisko ministra edukacji w drugim rządzie Vlada Filata, rekomendowana została przez Partię Liberalno-Demokratyczną. Pozostała na stanowisku w rządach, którymi kierowali Iurie Leancă i Chiril Gaburici, a także w czasie pełnienia obowiązków premiera przez Natalię Gherman. 23 lipca 2015 została kandydatką Partii Liberalno-Demokratycznej na premiera. Dzień później oznajmiła, że będzie kandydować, jeżeli ze swych stanowisk odejdą prezes Narodowego Banku Mołdawii Dorin Drăguțanu i prokurator generalny Corneliu Gurin. Ostatecznie prezydent Mołdawii nominował na to stanowisko Valeriu Streleța, a Maia Sandu 30 lipca 2015 znalazła się poza rządem.

W grudniu 2015 utworzyła platformę "În /pas/ cu Maia Sandu", na bazie której w 2016 powstała Partia Akcji i Solidarności.

W wyborach prezydenckich w 2016 była wspólną kandydatką PAS oraz Partii "Platforma Godność i Prawda". W pierwszej turze zdobyła 38,7% głosów, co dało jej drugie miejsce i zapewniło udział w drugiej turze wyborów. Uzyskała w niej 47,9% głosów, przegrywając z Igorem Dodonem z Partii Socjalistów Republiki Mołdawii.

W 2019 współtworzyła centroprawicową i proeuropejską koalicję wyborczą ACUM Platforma DA și PAS; uzyskała wówczas mandat posłanki do Parlamentu Republiki Mołdawii. Kilka miesięcy po wyborach w trakcie kryzysu politycznego jej koalicja porozumiała się z Partią Socjalistów Republiki Mołdawii prezydenta Igora Dodona, tworząc sojusz przeciwko Demokratycznej Partii Mołdawii. 8 czerwca 2019 parlament głosami tych ugrupowań powołał Maię Sandu na urząd premiera Mołdawii, a prezydent Igor Dodon dokonał zaprzysiężenia członków jej gabinetu. Tego samego dnia Sąd Konstytucyjny, uchodzący za kontrolowany przez Demokratyczną Partię Mołdawii, uznał utworzenie tego rządu za niekonstytucyjne.

Po kilku miesiącach między koalicjantami doszło do sporu na tle procedury wyłaniania prokuratora generalnego. 8 listopada 2019 socjaliści złożyli wobec jej rządu wniosek o wotum nieufności, który cztery dni później został przegłosowany przy wsparciu Demokratycznej Partii Mołdawii. 14 listopada 2019 nowym premierem został Ion Chicu.

W 2020 wystartowała w wyborach prezydenckich, w pierwszej turze zajęła pierwsze miejsce wśród ośmiu kandydatów z wynikiem 36,16% głosów. Przeszła do drugiej tury, w której jej konkurentem ponownie został Igor Dodon. Maia Sandu wygrała drugą turę wyborów z 15 listopada – otrzymała 943 006 głosów (57,72%).

Ustąpiła następnie z funkcji przewodniczącej swojego ugrupowania. Urząd prezydenta Mołdawii objęła oficjalnie 24 grudnia 2020, stając się pierwszą kobietą na tym stanowisku.

Odznaczenia
 Order Sławy Pracy (2014)
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 Krzyż Wielki ze Złotym Łańcuchem Order Witolda Wielkiego (Litwa, 2022)

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Ludzie związani z Bankiem Światowym
Mołdawscy ekonomiści
Mołdawscy ministrowie
Mołdawscy parlamentarzyści
Odznaczeni Orderem Księcia Jarosława Mądrego
Odznaczeni Wielkim Krzyżem ze Złotym Łańcuchem Orderu Witolda Wielkiego
Politycy Partii Liberalno-Demokratycznej Mołdawii
Premierzy Mołdawii
Prezydenci Mołdawii
Ministrowie edukacji
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Scot Lib Dems call for banks to ensure communities not left behind
Scottish Liberal Democrat economy spokesperson Councillor Carolyn Caddick has today called on the financial sector to do more to support customers after RBS announced that it is shutting 30 more Scottish branches.
The part-nationalised bank, which has already closed dozens of branches in Scotland since 2015, also said that 176 full-time posts would be affected.
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News Roundup: Apple's WWDC 2013 Keynote Announcements
Apple certain delivered plenty in their WWDC Keynote this evening. In case you missed it, here is a very brief run down of all the interesting new bits that they announced.
OSX Mavericks (10.9)
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Redesigned camera app that makes it easier to switch between shooting formats, and also the addition of built-in filters a la Instagram
Better Photos app which uses photo meta-data to automatically group your photos in to Collections, Moments and Years to help you browse through all your photos.
Brand new Safari browser with unified search and address bar, new tab view, and support for the new iCloud Keychain service.
iTunes Radio – this was highly anticipated by many people. An ad-supported free music discovery service similar to Pandora. If you subscribe to iTunes Match this will be completely ad-free.
Improvements to the App Store, including automatic installation of app updates, location-based popular app download suggestions
Many people have enjoyed pointing out the visual similarities between iOS 7 and Android and Windows Phone 8 UIs. This may be the case, but Apple have worked hard on bringing a fantastic new UI to their user-base that was long overdue. iOS users once again have an operating system that they can enjoy using. Although it is not to everyone's tastes (I have seen a fair few people complaining on Twitter), I think many will be won over in time.
More information on the new iOS 7 can be found here.
iWork for iCloud
This isn't a particularly exciting update. It is essentially just web versions of their Pages, Numbers and Keynotes apps. It all runs in a browser and syncs with iCloud. Simple as that.
Apple's ultra-thin notebooks got a bit of a spec bump in their refresh today. They now include the latest Intel Core i5 and i7 processors, they also pack support for 802.11ac
WiFi, and also have flash storage that is up to 45% faster than in previous models. But the big news regarding the new MacBook Air today was for battery life. The new 11″ MackBook Air now has up to 9 hours of battery life (an increase from 5 hours previously), and the new 13″ MacBook Air now has up to 12 hours battery life (an increase from 7 hours previously).
More information on the updated MacBook Air can be found here.
This was the biggest excitement in terms of hardware announcements. Apple gave us a sneak peek at the upcoming completely new Mac Pro. The new design of the Mac Pro is radically different. The cylindrical body houses powerful professional grade hardware that meets every need in terms of graphics, storage, expansion, processing power and memory.
Apple have stated that, by rethinking the architecture of the Mac Pro's internal components, they have been able to rethink the entire enclosure. Everything centers around a unified thermal core, which meant they could build a much leaner, lighter and far more streamlined structure. The computer is also surprisingly small when you consider the powerful punch that it packs: it stands just 9.9 inches tall and has a diameter of 6.6 inches.
More information, including some great pictures, of the new Mac Pro can be found here.
Airport Extreme/Time Capsule
The last new bit of hardware to mention is a new AirPort Extreme and AirPort Time Capsule. This has also been given a new design. The new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsules are of course 802.11ac compatible, and have a taller design that allows the antennas to be positioned higher, giving better signal dispersion. In addition, more antennas have been included – it now contains six antennas in total (three for the 2.4GHz band, and three for the 5GHz band), meaning this should give you WiFi connections that are faster, further and more powerful than previously.
More information on the new AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule can be found here: AirPort Extreme | AirPort Time Capsule
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Oil is a Power resource used primarily in fueling Oil Power Plants and manufacturing Gasoline.
Oil is a Continent specific resource, only available to some nations. Nations in South America, Asia, and Africa have the ability to build Oil Wells in their cities to produce Oil.
Oil Wells produce 0.25 Oil per turn each, accumulating to 3 Oil per day. Oil Wells are cheap to build and operate, and never run out of Oil to drill for. Each city can have up to 12 Oil Wells.
There are no National Projects that increase Oil production. To increase Oil Production, a nation must increase the number of Oil Wells it has.
Oil is used to fuel Oil Power Plants which are a staple Power Improvement for new nations. Oil is the sole resource used in producing Gasoline. Gasoline is a very valuable manufactured resource. Nations in other Continents that wish to produce Gasoline must import either Oil, increasing its value as an export.


Modifying the icon of applications that are pinned to your Windows 7 taskbar is fairly easy in most cases however there are various scenarios where it can be a bit more complicated. I noticed that one of my applications appeared to have a default Windows icon of some sort so I wanted to modify it so I would know what the application was. In my case I have pinned all of the applications that I use on a daily basis to the Windows 7 taskbar. This is one of the features I love of Windows 7 as it makes it really easy for me to not only launch applications but also to manage applications that are currently running. I am a huge fan of only a little icon displaying and when you hover over it you can see how many windows are open and more detail about those windows. Below I describe how to modify the icon of applications pinned to the Windows 7 taskbar and some hints of what to do if you are unable to modify those icons easily such as if the Change Icon button in the shortcut properties is greyed out or inactive.


One point that was a bit confusing and what might be difficult for people outside of UBL to understand was the Appendix C.
This morning I also see a typographical layout issue in that the first bolded heading is improperly set as a list item. In fact, some indentation or subsections would be useful to visually distinguish ABIEs, BBIEs and ASBIEs.
Maybe we can make that better understandable when we include some samples of a very simple structure (not sure what the smallest is we have) so that people can also relate it back to the XSD's etc.
Another thought that has been expressed is that it be removed entirely, as the guide to the terminology has no valuable role in a document of this kind, nor does it serve the anticipated audience of this document. After all, http://docs.oasis-open.org/ubl/os-UBL-2.1/UBL-2.1.html#A-THE-UBL-2.1-DATA-MODEL has the same information, complete with examples.
Although Annex D is similarly technical, such direction is not provided in the UBL specification and so I would not support removing that annex.
http://docs.oasis-open.org/ubl/os-UBL-2.1/UBL-2.1.html#A-THE-UBL-2.1-DATA-MODEL contains useful information about the data modeling concepts used in UBL.
I can republish the documents and revise the agenda motions to refer to the changed documents.
Any thoughts from anyone else in this regard before I make changes?


When I was a complete hamradio freshman, I was pretty disappointed that an FT817 with a ATX-1080 in my backyard would not yield a single contact, despite trying for hours.
And a little bit later, I thought I had fried my finals because CQ in CW would suddenly no longer get me any spots on RBN. I even sent the FT817 for repair then, but the only one at fault was I myself.
Also, weak SSB CQ calls from "easy" countries are often ignored for long; calling CQ for an hour might still not produce a single contact, until you find a great ham radio veteran who remembers his own beginnings and answers your call.
If you do not have access to an oscilloscope, you can use a few resistors and a diode so that cheap digital multimeter can give approximate readings.
You can also use a few of the many SDR (software-defined radio) stations accessible via your Web browser to monitor the quality of your signal. A list is here: http://www.websdr.org/ (seems currently down, but will likely get back to normal operation soon).
One more thing: When operating wire antennas with the FT817, it is good practice to put ferrite cores as snap-ons over all cabling attached (mike, power, earphone, digital …). Some of the inputs of the FT817 have rather weak protection against stray RF and you can kill the MCU and other components, I was told. This is why you should also not have antennas attached to both the front and rear connector at the same time; rather cover the unused one with a metal cover or dummy load.
Indeed you can. There nothing against that in the SOTA rules so far, although you'll find detractors and supporters regarding such procedure for chasing SOTAs if you search among the threads in this Reflector.
With the poor propagation you need to think about which band and at what time you call. 5 W isn't going to make a big impression especially in suburban reception areas due to their noise.
So having alerted and then spotted, hopefully on a band with some chasers, but you get no replies after calling for say 5 minutes, what next? Check to see if the band is open. I tune to the FT8 frequency in each band in sequence. If I can't hear any tones after 60 seconds then that band is closed except maybe for some very local people.
Once a band is found that is open then it's a matter of re-spotting and calling patiently until you get replies.
I believe Sotabeams sells a good one for the FT-817, $50 for the kit. Much lighter weight and cheaper than an amplifier.
I now do mostly CW, so I rarely use it anymore.
I'm going to test my audio and listen to websdr see how I sound.
It's easy to get licensed nowadays, but if you don't have an electronics or comms background, a lot of what actually happens and how radio works (or doesn't) can be confusing and daunting. Pass the licence and then you are on your own despite there being on-air training as part of the curriculum. So maybe you need to join your local club where you can seek out face to face advice, help and support? There are lots of very experienced people on here who can give you advice etc. but actually being sat down with someone along with your kit can make the process of getting the issues you are having fixed a lot easier.
I think you stay near Inverness? Why not come along to the local radio club IDARS (Inverness and District Amateur Radio Society). We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at DMH Blacksmiths, 7 Carsegate Road, Inverness IV3 8EX.Check out our facebook page.
I have done a lot of Sota activating. I have an FT817. We are a small club with several knowledgeable amateurs who are always happy to help.
I think that you will also be more successful operating when you continue to develop an understanding of the underlying physics and electrical engineering challenges. Btw, there are tons of excellent tutorials on Youtube.
this will naturally lead you to LC circuits, namely filters etc.
If you do not want to design or build your own gear, I think you can focus on the problems from the antenna output of your commercial gear to the end of the antenna. You will probably not need to understand how a superhet works or the various oscillator circuits.
But I bet ham radio and SOTA will be more successful and thus more rewarding if you understand why certain things will work and others don't. This might take some time, but it is a very rewarding route. The only thing you need to avoid are the not-so-rare pieces of misinformation on the Internet. Stick with what can be traced back to high-school physics, and you will be on an excellent route.
What you are experiencing is equivalent to learning on the job. Joining a club will help enormously, both with learning and with dealing with problems that will inevitably come along.
I started in amateur radio and got licensed with virtually no experience while I was still at school. I can appreciate how you feel as I was licensed for 144MHz and higher frequencies and I had never listened on bands higher than 28MHz. VHF was a whole new ball game. Building my own equipment was a huge challenge and I would never have achieved it without the help of others. That was almost 50 years ago and I can honestly say that I still regularly learn something new.
I would recommend that you find an Intermediate course and take the inter exam.
Then sign up to the Bath Distance learning course for the full licence.
This is a superb learning program which lasts 6 months and i guarantee you will understand all the basics after completing this course. It does take a lot of time though !
Just Google Bath distance learning for more info.
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10 Best Movies About Antarctica That You Should Watching Update 01/2023
Posted on January 18, 2022 by [email protected]
Among the best movies about the North and South Poles, you'll find sub-zero risk, adventure, and shapeshifting monsters.
Since a white Christmas in the UK is once again doubtful, the Royal Geographic Society in west London is the best bet for a photogenic facsimile heaped high on a soundstage on December 20. Charles Frend's 1948 EalingStudios film Scott of the Antarctic will be screened at the prestigious Kensington location in London.
Huge for the studio, it would be a British debut for Technicolor and a major selling point for the legendaryJack Cardiff's cinematography. Using video acquired by Herbert Pontingon during Captain Scott's expedition in 1912, Cardiff and his crew transported heavy camera equipment across Swiss and Norwegian sites.
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Even though it was made before Scott's reputation was re-evaluated, there's a lot to enjoy in its depiction of upper lips that have been frozen firm. The film's cinematic ambition may be clearly seen thanks to the latest restoration of this boy's-own adventure tale of tragic, foolish grandeur.
There will be a question and answer session after the film with serial pole-botherer and Scott biographer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, who will be available to answer questions about the ill-fated expedition and perhaps even his own forays into filmmaking, most notably the 1967 dynamiting of Richard Fleischer'sDoctor Dolittleset.
We've compiled a list of ten additional films for people who can't make it to the actual event but still want to experience it virtually. This list of films set in the Arctic and Antarctica is sure to keep you warm.
1. Nanook of the North (1922)
The extended shadow cast by doubts about the film's authenticity has given Nanook of the North its problematic reputation as a starting point for ethical debates in documentary filmmaking. Robert Flaherty staged events and facilitated on-screen illusions, blurring objective truths for verisimilitude of effect, but the effect remains—a reconstruction of the lives of "Nanook (The Bear), his family, and little band of followers, 'Itivimuits' in Hopewell Sound, Northern Ungava" that never loses sight of humanity. With each breath-taking scene that follows, the 'truth' of the matter becomes progressively abstracted by the indifferent glare of a hostile terrain, synthesizing the struggles of the filmmaker and the protagonist.
2. The Great White Silence (1924)
When The Great White Silence footage from the 1950s was first shown at the London Film Festival in 2010, it was the result of a BFI restoration. Before it was reassembled into the more popularly viewed feature film 90 DegreesSouth(1933), the official document of Captain Scott's fatal trip to the South Pole captured by self-taught filmmakerHerbert G. Ponting.
Early events, such as the Terra Nova's confinement in the pack ice and the preparations for the fateful effort to reach the pole, may be seen with a sense of urgency thanks to the newly restored tint and HD master. However, even with Ponting's camera, the footage he captured could only go so far; what begins with staged structures of Scott's five-man crew concludes with images, minimal animation, and passages from the diary of Scott. A compelling early lesson in documentary storytelling, not merely a historical document.
3. With Byrd at the South Pole (1930)
With the other true-life polar ventures on our list ending in disaster or failing, it seems we should include a more upbeat documentary portrayal of their journey. According to Richard E. Byrd's flight log, he was the first pilot to fly across the South Pole in 1929, four years after completing the same expedition at the North Pole.
Joseph Rucker andWillard Van der Veera were sent by Paramount to chronicle Byrd's attempt, and the film itself was funded by Paramount. After winning the Pulitzer Prize for his newspaper reporting, New York Times reporter Russell Owen went on to win his third Academy Award for cinematography in the following year.
4. Dirigible (1931)
The South Pole is calling my name! A few minutes into Frank Capra'sDirigible, Jack Holt makes a bold declaration: "Me and my gas bag!" Akin to his past films with the actor, Submarine (1928) and Flight (1929), Capra dips into his black book of US navy contacts in order to allow some remarkable flying escapades, maybe inspired by With Byrd at the South Pole.
It's difficult to categorize Dirigible as either proto-blockbuster or military-tech propaganda in the pre-code era. A first calamity, in which the dirigible is brought down by an electrical storm, is enough to make up for the romantic parts on the ground, which feature an excellent pre-King KongFay Wray. When a plane crashes, Captain Oates-like heroics are on display as a wounded soldier crawls to death to save the lives of others.
5. The Savage Innocents (1960)
The Savage Innocents, Nicholas Ray's picture starring Hollywood's all-purpose ethnic character actorAnthony Quinnas Bob Dylan's favorite wife-swapping eskimo, makes obvious his debt to Flaherty early on. At times stunningly beautiful in its blend of studio and location photography, the picture has an artificial to it that supplants Nanook of the North's supposedly subjective approach.
Because of the odd dubbing of Peter O'Toole, this film was shot on 70mm film and has widescreen compositions that pay tribute to John Ford and even Michelangelo Antonioni. It may not aim for Flaherty's pseudo-realism, but it accomplishes something similarly profound with its wealth of ethnographic detail and Quinn's career-best performance.
6. The Thing (1982)
If the painted backdrops and frequent process shots of some of the earlier films on our list don't reveal their studio locales, chances are that the absence of clearly frozen breath beneath the halogen lighting will. By contrast to fellow survivor Childs (Kurt Russell), MacReady (Kurt Russell) seems to be puffing much more in John Carpenter's great Antarctic thriller (Keith David).
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.'s 2011 prequel to Christian Nyby's (through Howard Hawks) take on theJohn Campbell Jrstory isn't worthless of your time, either.
7. The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition (2000)
The official record of Ernest Shackleton's failed effort to reach the South Pole can be seen in the 1919 film South (also known as Endurance). Frank Hurley shot the film, and the sale of the film's rights helped fund the trip. The James Caird's 800-mile voyage to South Georgia, which Hurley's film omitted, was the other half of Shackleton's adventure.
Much of the material from South, up until the devastation of The Endurance, is used in George Butler's gripping documentary. Reconstructions and conversations with the families of those who survived the trip bring the story to a close afterward. An remarkable feat of survival and naval courage is depicted, but it does not tell the complete narrative of Shackleton's post-expedition failures and foolish restlessness that would ultimately to his death at the place of his greatest endeavor.
8. Atanarjuat – The Fast Runner (2001)
Zacharias Kunuk'sAtanarjuat – The Fast Runneris conceptually the polar opposite of The Savage Innocents. It returns to Flaherty's subjectivity of focus. Here, in the first film shot almost entirely with digital cameras by Inuit actors and crew, a 1,000-year-old saga of Shakespearean proportions is brought to life.
Documentary filmmaking in its early phases doesn't make any concessions to western audiences, but the classical narrative eventually takes hold and brings an epic breadth and heaviness to the proceedings. Events mirror the intimidating immensity of the environment while portraying a psychologically claustrophobic picture of a town at the end of the world, with murder, rape, patricide, expulsion and some very quick running.
9. Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
In Antarctica, what kind of individuals would I meet? "What were their hopes and aspirations?" McMurdo Station in Antarctica is the subject of Werner Herzog's singularly inquisitive gaze, which he expresses uncommon disdain towards. More at ease with the volcanologists and hermetic penguin-counters out in the wild, he captures the frozen roof of a subglacial "cathedral" with greater proficiency.
He snarls, "I would never do another penguin movie." "My questions about nature… were not the same as yours." One penguin is obviously different from the others — the suicidal lunatic, on a different path than his Oscar-winning pals. Herzog's penguins are no exception.
10. How I Ended This Summer (2010)
Relationships between the two main characters in How I Ended This Summer remain icy not only because of the frigid climate of northern Siberia. As the pair's contact breaks down and a game of cat and mouse commences, what begins as an experiment in isolation and psychological brinkmanship quickly turns violent.
Aleksei Popogrebsky, the Russian filmmaker who won the best feature award at the London Film Festival in 2010 for his superb Arctic thriller, has gone silent since. In the latter stages, he brilliantly ratchets up the tension, but never loses sight of the countryside. There is more than enough comic relief to go around, even if he never quite gets around to resolving the unanswered questions at the end of the film's runtime.
The Blu-ray and DVD versions of Scott of the Antarctic are now available. A grant from Studiocanal's Unlocking Film Heritage program helped pay for Scott of the Antarctic's digital restoration (awarding funds from the NationalLottery).
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CONFLICT – The Reviews
Wimbledon MFA Exhibition @ Chelsea College of Art
2nd – 8th February 2018
'At a time when highly divisive issues dominate public discourse, 36 emerging artists from different backgrounds reflect on the notion of conflict within and between people'.
The recent exhibition 'CONFLICT' from the artists on the MFA programme at Wimbledon College of Arts, proved to be popular and three fellow UAL artists have shared their views on the impact of the work.
Review By Clare Fyfe – BA Sculpture
Behind an unassuming closed door tucked away in covert from the character that is the face of Chelsea College of Art lies Wimbledon MFA's exhibition Conflict; a group exhibition translating ideas of topical discourse that, one can assume, is aimed toward the ever-growing advocacy for change surrounding a number of socio-political affairs arising in recent years (so the exhibition text tells us). Before attending there is little to suggest the nature of works displayed leaving the viewer certain only of their own perceived definition of conflict with, unfortunately, not much else to sate.
Once inside, there is an arrangement of variegated works created with a sizeable range of media from photography to collage, found objects and text that beckons for closer observation. The restricted space that the exhibition occupies has contributed to that of the works installed which individually fill a 12x12 inch slot, collectively piecing together to form a larger expanse that encroaches on the confines of what little room there is left to spare. With the restrictions in scale given to the artists some are seen to have made use of third dimensions that approach the viewer further. Feelings of discomfort ensue as one is left with no window or crevice to distract.
A total of thirty-six perspectives confront the viewer and as one approaches, issues of wealth, environment, war and of self become clear in the objective of several artists. Others hold a dialogue in colour while some remain more concealed in their intention, perhaps purposeful. What initially is perceived as a collective united by one idea reveals itself to be more complex and unreadable in its entirety.
Each piece displayed is clear as the representation not just of an idea but of the artist who holds it; the already confined exhibition space growing smaller with dozens of works personified that finds oneself faced with protesting chorus. There is no fluidity to the collection and be sure, reader, that this is no fault of the curators, but instead serves to amplify the rich diversity in artists, artworks and intentions alike. The viewer is engaged in conversation with each work, each artist, and shares for a brief time a cause that is unclear of resolution, but is left with assurance that there is no shortage of protest.
Review By Emma Louise Hollaway – MA Drawing
'At a time when highly divisive issues dominate public discourse, 36 emerging artists from different backgrounds reflect on the notion of conflict within and between people'. Artists on the Wimbledon MFA have overcome the limitations of the small exhibition space by requiring all exhibitors to work within a 12x12-inch format. The works are displayed in grids of four, nine and a single row of five on three walls. On the long wall the grids of nine gradually climb the wall which gently breaks any monotony of format.
The small scale of the works does not limit the impact created by the artists. Yihsin Chu has worked with a square format previously in abstract paintings but Are you listening? hints at figuration. Cherish Marshall uses her own face in Conflict of the Mind to respond to Katz's study of Colour Preference in the Insane but its impact is lessened by being hung so far above eye-level.
The smallest selection of works hung together, by Renate Mahmoud, Robert Verrill, Bertie Chapman and Chieh-An Tang, enhance each other through the curation and bring Tàpies to mind.
The title of the show attempts to ground the works in current discourse and reference 'new waves of populism, extremism and activism which continue to raise questions affecting identity, policy and culture'. It's a bold premise but it does make the viewer hunt for the conflict in each work or title.
Given how diverse the media and techniques are in the exhibition, it seems to limit the scope of the works to be constantly hunting for a representation of conflict. The works that do represent conflict more directly, such as the painted combat boots in Rebel or the gas mark in Post-traumatic (stress disorder) oddly suffer from a lack of ambiguity even though the artists are directly responding to the theme.
For an exhibition based on the theme of 'Conflict', there is no clash between the works themselves. The unity of the boundary of the 12x12-inch format and the grids the works are displayed in bring coherence to the show. Syreeta King explained that the format of the works had to be agreed first due to the restrictions of the exhibition space, and the discussion of a theme based on war or conflict followed. The grid, and the limits imposed by the grid however, could have been taken as a theme in itself, especially when it has been imposed by a lack of space at art schools, and therefore has its own scope for comment. The identical format and the curatorial grid imposed by the space are what highlight the diversity of imagery, techniques and media on the Wimbledon MFA.
Review By Jo Lane – MA Drawing
''Conflict" is an intriguing title for a show, and I had only been told this and that it was a group show where the works were all 12" x 12" when asked to write a review.
Prior to arriving I wondered, how many types of conflict are there? Many types, more numerous to count; conflict: between each other, internally, nation to nation, colour to colour, belief conundrums, self-perception, and perceptions compared to realities, love vs hate etc etc etc. So with all these thoughts about the nature of conflict I anticipate entering this show of works by the 36 MFA students from Wimbledon. The show's 'flyer' seen on arrival says "Discord is a common part of life, yet current affairs make it seem more ferocious and prevalent today. Events from recent history like economic crisis…….' So I gather it is a collection of works based on social commentary.
It is hard not to look for keys to unlock meaning when a show has a name like this, it's the way my brain works, how it tries to get value, how it tries to 'feel' the works. I enjoyed the task of interpreting what the discord or conflict was in each piece. The disparate styles/subjects/mediums/thoughts/colours were enormous. The titles gave a clue to each person's expression and approach, and instead of answers gave me more to think about, and yet understanding, of why the work lives in the show 'CONFLICT'.
Some works were obvious but executed with care, some were obtuse and clever, some seemed personal, and some quite oblique. Then there were standouts for me – yet all displayed in a grid like format made the whole work as one.
Those I can't stop thinking about were Renate Mahmoud's 'Es geht mir ganz gut' (I am doing fine) the complexity of conflict issues in this just keeps blooming, and the care of composition and execution was a joy. Luisa Rodriguez's 'Firewood' was also a stand out, and the contrast between the execution and material were understated. There were many I really responded to actually, on multiple levels. There were some great titles, some wonderful textures, terrific originality and, although a mixed bag, was a totally intriguing exercise to be confronted with.
I learned after seeing the show that the 12 x 12" size was selected as it is the size of vinyl record album covers, this made me see them again a new light, and wondered if this could have featured it the blurb, as I find that quite interesting. I went away humming in my mind "war – what is it good for – absolutely nothing" (written by Barret Strong / Norman Whitfield, covered by 'The Temptations', 'Frankie Goes to Hollywood' and Bruce Springsteen) and I could see a few of the works as great album covers for that song.
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Q: How do I access the solutions in the PlatformConfiguration? I am currently writing a build script to deploy my windows application (see http://www.henrycordes.nl/post/2010/12/15/Deploying-a-WindowsService-using-TeamBuild-2010.aspx) that contains 2 projects.
This contains a ForEach loop iterating through all of the PlatformConfigurations.
However this loop is empty. How do I set this up?
I am sure it is very simple, but I am not clear from my Google searches.

A: I found that I need to edit the Build Definition, select Process, expand Items to Build and enter the configuration in the Configurations to Build property.

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