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statsmodels.stats.outliers_influence.OLSInfluence.dffits¶

OLSInfluence.dffits()[source]¶

(cached attribute) dffits measure for influence of an observation

based on resid_studentized_external,
uses results from leave-one-observation-out loop

It is recommended that observations with dffits large than a
threshold of 2 sqrt{k / n} where k is the number of parameters, should
be investigated.

<col class="field-name" />
<col class="field-body" />

Returns:

dffits (float)

dffits_threshold (float)

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With a few catches MS finally makes new terms of service Readable
Discussion in 'PC Hardware and Software' started by TheMightyS, Sep 4, 2012.
TheMightyS ActiveRAIDer
With a new logo, a new operating system, and new phones on the way, Microsoft is definitely barrelling into the future. Presumably that's why it spruced up itsServices Agreement as well. The new version is remarkably readible, but sneaks in a few new permissions that weren't there before.
The new terms—which apply to Microsoft services like Skydrive, Hotmail, Bing, and others—go into effect on September 27th and are arranged in a very natural sort of question and answer format, with minimal legalese. Here, see for yourself. But although this may seem like just a rewording, there are two important changes.
First, where Microsoft used to share data between services "solely to the extent necessary to provide the service," it's now freeing itself up to do that just to make services better. Or as the paranoid might read it, "whenever they damn well please." Second, they are jumping on the no-sue bandwagon, and forcing users to forfeit their right to sue by agreeing to the terms of service. A lot of companies, like Netflix and Sony, have been trying out this trick. It's uncertain whether it would actually stand in court, but so far it hasn't gotten to that point.
If you use any of the affected services after the new terms go live, you'll be agreeing with them, so if you have any interest in knowing exactly what it is you're OKing, now's a good time to look. It might still be a bore, but it's never been an easier bore to understand.
TheMightyS, Sep 4, 2012
BANHAMMER Teh Almighty BanHammer Staff Member
is that really an achievement? to summarize TnC?
BANHAMMER, Sep 5, 2012
dbg RAID Staff Staff Member
For such a big corporation is does have benefits..
Less work for the lawyers now .. some positive publicity.
dbg, Sep 5, 2012

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This exteriorly yucky car holds a super cool, strong and impressive interior.
This car even though being so ugly has been a topic of intrigue and probing by die-hard car enthusiasts. What they discovered stunned them.
The car is light as can be according to its era. It has a Chrysler 2.2 litre tuned turbo engine having four cylinders. The chassis is a monocoque carbon-fiber built by Mosler. The body panels of the car consist of both Kevlar and CF.
The first in car production of that time. All this has made this car one of the fastest of its era.
This car had such speed that the company owner challenged anyone to run any other car at a time better that the Consulier at the One Lap America. No one ever won that challenge and due to the cars dominance it was banned from the race league.
In today's world this car should cost more than ten thousand dollars. But that is true only if one is completely willing t ignore the fact that it looks hideous. This car is all about the inner beauty trounces outer ugliness.
Most car manufacturers and auto makers have tried to offset the economic downturn by getting their dealerships to enhance and focus on quality service and customer satisfaction. This has played a major role in boosting sales with the economy becoming back to normal as the dealerships have developed a name for themselves in the field of quality. As a result, more and more customers prefer visiting the dealerships boasting of the best quality in order to buy vehicles. Lexus and GMC have topped these rankings and have witnessed huge growth in sales due to their excellent customer services.
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The first week of March 2013 saw the iconic automaker Chevrolet celebrate its 60th birthday. This gala bash was held on 1st and 2nd March at the Petersen Automotive Museum which is located in Los Angeles. The event also witnessed the unveiling of about 20 prototypes of the next generation vehicles being designed by Chevrolet which included the all new 2014 Corvette. The Corvette has made a name for itself in America as one of the most iconic cars of the country in the sports vehicle category. The first Corvette was released by the company way back in the year 1953 and by 1957 the company had completely focused itself on creating performance oriented vehicles. As a result, 4 speed transmission, tauter suspensions and heavy duty brakes were introduced in the 1957 models.
The Ford 2 liter Ecoboost engine is all set to be built and developed at the Brook Part plant in Ohio. As a result, the world famous company plans to add 450 jobs to its Ohio plant to help in the smooth production of these engines. Further, the Ohio plant is also set to receive a $200 million funding boost to help it cope up with the engine demands and manufacturing processes. At present, this engine is only being made in Spain. This plant will transfer the entire manufacture of the 2 liter Ecoboost to Cleveland and will continue to make smaller engines for the European markets. One of the main reasons for this shift is that Ford has managed to sell about 530000 Ecoboost engines in the United States from about 2010 to 2012 and plans to sell 500000 engines in the year 2013 itself. The popularity of the 2 liter engine has been such that it is soon supposed to give the 3.5 liter V6 engine a run for its money as the most popular Ford engine to be sold in the U.S.
Ford recently added about 700 dealerships to its existing list of dealers who have been authorized to sell the all electric car by Ford called Focus Electric. However, despite this massive increase in dealerships, the company expects lukewarm sales for the vehicle. The latest estimates have put the sales of the electric vehicle at about just 5% of the total sales of its hybrid and electric vehicles in the year to come. Moreover, almost 90% of the electric vehicle sales have come from the golden state of California. One of the main reasons for the lukewarm response has been its inferior quality when compared to Nissan's Leaf. Nissan sold about 7716 of its leaf models while Ford managed to sell only 683 of its electric version. Another reason is that the Leaf is available for as little as $18800 while the Ford Focus would cause one to spend about $29200. As a result, it has mostly been received by people looking for a trendier vehicle irrespective of its cost.
When it comes to safety, Formula 1 considers this thing as a very important and paramount aspect in the field of racing. The truth is that there had been countless tragedies and accidents have already occurred not only in the part of the drivers but to the spectators as well.
However, during the past few years, there have been many ways that have been done to protect people joining and taking part in the Formula 1 car race. Drivers and fans were all given what they need to protect themselves during the race.
In this regard, people taking part in the race get their needed protection, thus giving them the privilege to get rid of potential injuries while enjoying their favorite car racing sport.
The following are a number of the important safety measures that are commonly used in all Formula 1 car racing events.
The monocoque or cockpit provides the driver as his survival cell. This is basically an extra strong portion of the racing car that serves as a protective shield, a cell or a cocoon of the driver when in times accidents occur. This includes the driver's seat and fits the exact dimensions of the driver.
Another safety measure for the driver is wearing the right and proper overall – the one that is imposed by the authorities of Formula 1 themselves. The overalls of the driver should also be combined with gloves, helmet, and boots, thus forming a seamless barrier. The overall required by Formula 1 to drivers is made up of Nomex, a kind of synthetic fiber that also protects the driver from possible fire brought up for at least twelve seconds.
Additionally, the logos of the sponsors appearing on the car are also required to be composed of the same material to discourage fire enhancement during an accident.
The HANS (Head and Neck support system) is a kind of collar that is made from carbon fiber. It perfectly fits around the driver's neck and this protects his neck and head in the occassion of accident, crash, and collision. This solar is connected to the driver's helmet through three straps. This allows the head to move freely while deflecting frontal impact.
Helmet size did not change but now Formula 1 helmets are made from lightweight yet stronger materials.
And of course, a 5-point harness is also found securing the driver on his seat. 5-point simply means the 5 straps that are connected to the shoulders, sides, and amid the legs respectively.
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With the implementation of such regulations, teams and individuals participating in the Formula One race take time to come up with the best designs for their cars. The better the design of the car is means the more chances for the participant or car owner to come up with the maximum rate of fuel efficiency.
However, two of the biggest sports car manufacturers, Mercedes and Ferrari were rather uncertain with this idea taking into account that it will definitely be an extra cost and stating that it was a needless expenditure throughout the time when Formula One is preparing to reduce its cost. Though, committee had already settled the new guidelines, the Ferrari's spokesman believed that he would be surprised if it the world council has not declared it. This new progress would be accumulating a larger cost grounds and he had some questions concerning this arrangement. On the other hand, he admitted that if there is an agreement, we have to work consequently.
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M2Tech Marley Headphone Amplifier
Category: Feature Reviews Feature Reviews
The headphone market is on fire these days, and not just for the "personal audio" mobile market. I can't recall a time when I've seen so many announcements of new headphones and related components. Most notably, the market for headphone amplifier-preamplifier-DACs has exploded and continues to grow. But what if you, like me, already have a DAC you're happy with, and would rather spend less to get only what you need? Thankfully, there are plenty of standalone headphone amps available, with new ones being launched regularly.
The Italian manufacturer M2Tech first came to my attention several years ago, with their hiFace USB-to-S/PDIF output interface. Since then they've broadened their range to include two such converters, four standalone DACs, an ADC, a clock generator, a power supply, and the subject of this review: the Marley headphone amplifier ($1699 USD). Following M2Tech's custom, the Marley is named for a famous musician, in this case one whose first name was Bob.
Design and specs
If headphone amps abound, why the M2Tech Marley? What differentiates it from the rest? Unlike many headphone amps, the Marley uses a class-A topology: its output devices run through the full 360 degrees of the waveform. The advantage of this arrangement is lower levels of distortion than are possible from most class-A/B designs. The downside is that class-A is inefficient and generates a lot of heat -- something that fans of class-A's sound quality gladly put up with. In addition to serving as a headphone amp, the Marley can serve as a preamplifier, probably most usefully when driving powered speakers in a desktop system.
Further differentiating the Marley from the competition, M2Tech designed it to achieve the benefits of balanced operation while offering both balanced and single-ended outputs. In balanced output, the usual three-conductor cable is replaced with a four-conductor cable, two for each channel, thus eliminating the common ground and the accompanying crosstalk that can be introduced. In the Marley, a completely separate amp is used for each of the four legs of the signal. This purportedly improves the output by requiring each amp to drive only half of the coil in each headphone, to greatly improve control of the coil and thus increase the music's dynamic realism. The Marley has three headphone outputs: one balanced, two single-ended. The latter can run in balanced mode to drive a single pair of headphones, but when the two single-ended outputs are used to drive two pairs of headphones, the output to each pair will be single-ended. When two pairs of headphones are being used simultaneously, each pair can be driven with different volume settings tailored to each listener's preferred volume.
The Marley's appearance is consistent with that of M2Tech's Young DAC and the optional Van der Graaf power supply, which can be used with the Marley. The Marley is housed in an attractive, silver-colored aluminum case measuring 8"W x 2"H x 8"D, with black top and bottom panels perforated for ventilation. The front panel, of black acrylic, is fastened to the case with a silver bolt at each corner. At the center of the front panel is a blue fluorescent display; to the right of this is a large silver knob that serves as the digitally controlled analog volume control and as a menu navigator. To the left of the display is a small silver Power/Mute button that can also be used to select a menu item.
On the rear panel, from left to right, are: two pairs of RCA jacks for Line In, and one pair each for Tape Out and Line Out; the balanced headphone output (XLR), flanked by the two single-ended outputs (phone jacks); and inputs for the optional Van der Graaf power supply and the wall-wart supply (the latter is included).
The Marley's claimed power output is 4Wpc RMS into 8 ohms, with a signal/noise ratio of 120dB (A-weighted), an input impedance of 40k ohms, and gains of 12dB single-ended or 18dB balanced.
Setup was very easy and straightforward, but I have two minor complaints about the Marley's ergonomics. First, there's no remote control -- unless the Marley is used as part of a desktop system, you're going to have to get up and adjust the volume. In the Marley's defense, this was rarely a problem for me, but a remote would have been nice. Second, while placing the outputs on the rear panel is great from an aesthetic standpoint, my headphone extension cable barely stretched the required extra distance. Again, this will be much less of a problem with a desktop system.
The Marley throws off a lot of heat. Give it plenty of room for ventilation.
The last six months have been one big headphone binge for me, and not only because I'm reviewing headphone gear. Since last June, my parents have been living with me. Since there are significant generational differences in musical tastes and volume levels, the 'phones have come in very handy. Not only that, the Marley's arrival coincided with the release of the high-resolution remasters of Led Zeppelin's first three albums. I was ready to rock.
Even on the original vinyl, Led Zeppelin's III (24-bit/96kHz AIFF, Atlantic) has been, in my experience, one of the worst-sounding rock recordings ever, with a dark, murky mix. Subsequent remasterings had done little to improve it over the years, but regardless, III is one of my favorite Led Zep recordings, so I've put up with its crappy sound for decades in light of its musical greatness. The new remastering goes a long way toward improving the clarity of the recording, though the sound is still compromised. No matter -- through the Marley I was able to fully enjoy the explosive staccato assault of Jimmy Page's guitar army in "Immigrant Song." From the opening chords to its abrupt finale, the Marley kept pace with the music, and powered my Sennheiser HD 600 headphones to the fullest degree, with no sense of compression or strain.
So the Marley could rock -- but given its namesake, could it swing? I'm not a big fan of reggae, but I love the Police and their reggae-influenced music. The bouncy, reggae-calypso beat underlying "Bombs Away," from Zenyatta Mondatta (DSD64, A&M), was a foot-tapping pleasure to hear, with a good sense of rhythm and time. Similarly, the bubbling bass line from Sting that anchors "Walking on the Moon," from Reggatta de Blanc (DSD64, A&M), had good timing and textural suppleness.
Imaging was fine, more rounded than finely etched. However, this was not at the expense of detail, which was fully fleshed out. In this regard the Marley was notable for a burnished tone resembling that of tubed sound, yet with the advantage of solid-state's tight bass response. This made the M2Tech well suited to acoustic recordings of all genres. "Helplessly Hoping," from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's So Far (16/44.1 AIFF, Atlantic), had a delicate plucked string tone, nicely rendered vocal harmonies, and natural-sounding warmth, all of which recalled the LP of my youth. Given the Marley's class-A circuitry, this wasn't unexpected, and tonally the Marley exhibited a warm but not sumptuous or rich midrange. This quality added life to recordings without making them sound saccharine.
I really can't listen to classical music while wearing headphones -- no matter how good the headphones or amp, the soundstaging is suboptimal, even with crossfeed circuitry. But I did evaluate the Marley with solo-piano recordings of artists such as Keith Jarrett. I recently attended a student piano recital, and paid particular attention to the sound of the instrument as my daughter and her fellow students played. The kind of woody resonance and spaciousness one experiences live can be captured by recordists of exceptional skills, for which Jarrett's label, ECM, has a well-deserved reputation. With the live Testament: Paris/London (24/96 AIFF, ECM), the Marley's warmth and clarity allowed these qualities to fully bloom as Jarrett developed his improvisations.
I compared the Marley with Oppo's HA-1 headphone amplifier, also class-A and balanced, which I'd recently reviewed ($1199). (I bought the review sample.) Since the Marley is a standalone headphone amplifier, I bypassed the HA-1's internal DAC and connected the HA-1 to my Meitner MA-1 DAC. And because the Marley has only single-ended inputs, I used single-ended interconnects for the HA-1 during the comparison. Although the HA-1 has a balanced headphone output, I don't have a balanced headphone cable. So to level the playing field, I set up the Marley for single-ended output.
Like the Marley, the HA-1 is a class-A amplifier, and both models' sonic outputs tend to veer toward the warmer side of neutrality. However, switching between them revealed that the Marley was a touch warmer and a shade less distinct in fine detail. In its favor, though, the Marley seemed to sound more lively, the HA-1 more analytical. I felt the Oppo had a slightly faster sound, but the M2Tech didn't sound at all slow or flabby. However, sonic textures were more palpable through the Marley, and thus more lifelike. Both amps had easily enough power to drive my HD 600s to high SPLs without audible distortion, but the HA-1 had a little more low-end oomph that resulted in better overall bass response.
The M2Tech Marley is a very fine headphone amplifier that I found well suited to a broad selection of music. Its differences in sound quality from the Oppo HA-1 are minimal, and I know I could be happy with it over the long term, regardless of my ergonomic complaints. There are competing products at lower prices, such as the HA-1, that offer more options and flexibility, but I don't think it's fair to judge solely on the basis of price -- so much goes into the cost of an individual product, such as parts quality, labor, place of manufacture, shipping, and sales volume. If you don't need the DAC, and/or have a tube-based system, and/or prefer things on the warmer side of neutrality, the Marley may be what you're looking for. You should definitely check it out.
. . . Uday Reddy
udayr@soundstagenetwork.com
Loudspeakers -- Audioengine A2, Revel Ultima2 Salon2
Integrated amplifier -- Jeff Rowland Design Group Concentra
Digital sources -- Meitner Audio MA-1 DAC; Oppo HA-1 headphone amplifier-DAC; Apple Mac Mini running OSX Mavericks with JRiver Media Center 20, remote-controlled using JRemote via iPad Mini; Devilsound USB DAC
Interconnects -- Cardas Audio Neutral Reference (XLR, RCA), Cardas Clear (USB)
Speaker cables -- Cardas Audio Neutral Reference
Headphone system -- Sennheiser HD 600 headphones with Cardas headphone-cable upgrade and extension cord, Ultimate Ears UE 11 Pro earphones, Oppo HA-1 headphone amplifier-DAC, Ray Samuels Audio Emmeline The Predator headphone amplifier
Accessories -- Audio Power Industries Power Pack II power conditioner; Cardas Twinlink and Cardas Cross power cords; Cardas Audio Signature XLR, RCA, and BNC caps; Cardas/Ayre Acoustics Irrational, But Efficacious! system-enhancement disc
Price: $1699 USD.
Warranty: Two years parts and labor.
M2Tech Srl
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E-mail: info@m2tech.biz
Website: www.m2tech.biz
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Please join us as we welcome Margaret Mc Donald to the National CACFP Forum board. Margaret brings to the board many years of experience within all phases of CACFP and Child Care. We very much look forward to the insights and new ideas she will provide in her new role, especially given the changes in the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Child Care this year and in the near future. The National CACFP Forum board is very excited for this opportunity to work with such a talented colleague as Margaret.
Margaret is currently the Executive Director of Clarendon Early Education Services, Inc. in Lawrence, MA and is responsible for directing all aspects of operations and programming for a non-profit child care organization providing child care services to income eligible families across the state of Massachusetts via state and federally funded financial assistance. Clarendon Early Education Services, Inc. employs 30+ FTE and oversees child care operations for approximately 700 children daily. Clarendon Early Education Services, Inc. is a sponsor of the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program for 500+ licensed Family Child Care Providers in Massachusetts providing nutritious meals to children and monitoring health, safety, education and program quality.
Margaret will be at the National CACFP Leadership Conference February 25-27, 2018 in Washington D.C. , please take a moment to say hi and introduce yourself to Margaret.
Look for more about Margaret McDonald in future editions of Voices and CACFP News to Use. Interested in participating and/or supporting more in the National CACFP Forum, contact us.
Consider this your not to be missed session: Join us at the CACFP Leadership Conference for the review that will move all of CACFP forward together during transition.
The new CACFP meal pattern went into effect on October 1, 2017. Providers have one year to work toward successfully implementing the new meal pattern before enforcement will begin on October 1, 2018. Researchers across the country have been conducting baseline assessments and surveying providers to understand the key barriers and facilitators to successful implementation. This panel will present the findings of this research, representing a variety of geographical perspectives and provider types (centers, FCCHs, and licensed exempt), and discuss the implications of their findings on successful policy implementation and training and technical assistance needs going forward.
Best practices for integrating language and culture, and addressing literacy and education.
Start mapping out your conference schedule now with the draft conference agenda (pdf).
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Policy Conference, February 25 - 27, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
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USDA food procurement rules, nutrition standards, and resources; the education and training needed to facilitate programs' and providers' success in selecting foods consistent with the new nutrition standards (e.g., whole grains, low-sugar cereals, and yogurt) and the increased emphasis on fruit and vegetables; how stores can better serve CACFP programs and providers as the new standards take effect; ways to ensure access to affordable fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and other healthy foods needed for CACFP in low-income communities; technological innovations, including web-based CACFP tools; and addressing language, culture, and literacy in training plans and materials.
This special session will offer interactive roundtables anchored by experts who have helped get SNAP, Disaster SNAP, school meals, summer nutrition, WIC and TEFAP resources to households and communities hit by disasters. Most federal nutrition programs are structured to respond to increases in need whether due to economic downturns and natural disasters. Attendees will hear lessons learned from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria as well as from disasters of more modest scope. Attendees will rotate among tables for 3 rounds of 30 minutes each. The session aims to give advocates, service providers and others the information need to best aid their communities.


The Alstel Automobile & The All-Steel Car Co.
The Alstel - Macon Automobile & The All-Steel Motor Car Co.
The Alstel was a very unusual American Automobile built by The All-Steel Motor Car Co. of Macon, Mo in 1915, 1916 and 1917. The Alstel was also known as the All-Steel or Macon.
The All Steel Motor Car Company shocked the automobile industry with their 1915-1917 models. E. J. Spencer was president and O. A. Trolicht, secretary.


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'Undress' EP
Title track 'Undress' available with pre-order here: Pre-order
Release date – March 4th 2016
Fresh off the road from an all-conquering UK headline tour and a sold-out show at The Lexington, London, earlier this week, Storms have announced their debut EP 'Undress', to be released March 4th through MUK Records.
The title track is available from today as an instant grat when you pre-order the EP, with the other tracks being unveiled over the coming months in the build up the March release.
Listen to 'Undress' here: Storms-undress
Recorded with producer Steve Osborne (Suede, Doves, Elbow, New Order) the EP is a triumphant distillation of all that makes Storms one of the must-see bands of 2015. The title track 'Undress' opens the EP with its airy groove of sweet guitar and sincere, pop-soaked melodies while the following three tracks perfectly encapsulate the neurotically catchy, soaring anthems that Storms excel at.
Lead guitarist Felix Howard says, "Undress is a song about a relationship going stale physically and all the things we'll try to make it work again. I think it's something that happens to a lot of long term relationships, it's a very sad thing when people still love each other. More often than not if you persevere without fixing the physical, one person will end up hurting the other."
Storms have been building a dedicated following and a buzz-worthy reputation with their contemporary blend of 90's indie, grunge and pop to create their own hypnotic anthems. Effortless in execution, Storms take the finest from their influences melding the edginess of The Smashing Pumpkins and Weezer with an alt-pop spin and a Brit-rock swagger.
Previous tracks 'Shame' and 'Girl' have gained plays from Radio 1's Huw Stephens', Radio X, 6 Music, BBC introducing and turned heads at Clash Magazine, Notion, Disorder, Wonderland and many more, while as a live force of nature, they've been winning fans across the country with their powerfully melodic songs and energetic delivery.
"Storms have a contagious edge. It's there in their live shows, and it's also there in the band's songwriting – catchy, melodic yet retaining a real sense of grit". – Clash
"It's hard not to fall for Storms after you hear their charming track. What ostensibly starts as a melodic slacker gem quickly evolves into a Nirvana-style thrash, and then back again." – NME
"The dream of the 90s is alive with Storms, who resurrect sloppy, riff-driven grunge rock" – Notion
"With wrenching, scathing vocals and the splicing of Britpop and American College rock riffs, Storms are painting themselves as a band ready to take on the world, one song at a time" – Disorder
"[Girl]… fronts an upbeat melody layered with a heartfelt croon, made raw by a scuzzy 90s's grunge undertone." – Wonderland
"A sweetly more-ish blend of gauzy pop and 90s grunginess" – Classic Rock
"Heavy guitars, sweet melodies and psychedelic glow" – Louder Than War
"starting off on a Weezer-esque melody and effortlessly building to a soul soaked scuzz filled refrain that's nothing short of anthemic… it would seem the nineties noise-pop pioneers are creating quite the storm" – London On The Inside
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Hi, Friends! This week is super crazy around here, so instead of doing a long Friday episode, I am simply going to refer you to another awesome podcast I listened to this week. I was driving in the car listening to this episode of The Lively Show, and was so struck by its message: Our emotions do not equal our circumstances. We may think that we have to feel certain things in certain circumstances but the truth is that we don't. We can feel however we want, regardless of what is going on at that point in our life. Taking ownership of our emotions was a really empowering thought to me and thought that it might also resonate with you. As moms, there are going to be good days and really hard days, but even on the hard days when you are covered in spit up, or unshowered, or having toys thrown at you, you can still take charge of how you feel and you can choose positive emotions. So have a listen and let me know what you think. We are moving on Sunday so wish us luck! I'm going to need it!


Leaving behind or putting on hold some of my volunteer committments back home was one of the casualties of moving to a new country for a year.
Fortunately, a friend and co-volunteer back home was kind enough to send some updated photos, taken at a vet open house that she took the younger three to recently.
I am looking forward to catching up with the twiplets when we get back home.
A major storm forecast for this evening closed down all the parks (weather is a bit of a "thing" here, as we are discovering), and our rapidly growing trick-or-treat event threatened to turn into a bust real fast... BUT, we were saved at the last minute by a fabulous fellow who generously donated the use of his soon-to-open collaborative workspace, which was relatively nearby our originally intended location.
Thanks to my meticulously-maintained RSVP list, we were able to advise participants of the change in location, and most moved with us to the new venue.
The space was perfect, and about 25 families and nearly 40 children gathered to celebrate halloween together -- it was strange to be speaking fluent English all night with people here in Argentina!
Thanks to all who contributed to the success of this evening's event: The decorations were fabulous, the costumes were fun, and it was great to make so many new friends here in BA!
Hard at work preparing the scavenger hunt for the school-aged children at tonight's Halloween event in Palermo... I think she's a closet primary teacher!
One goal for me this year, both professionally for myself, and for the boys, was to get into a few local schools. I was very interested to see what things are like here, and I knew it would be a great experience for the boys to broaden their cultural horizons. In addition, Alex and Simon's program this year includes several oral presentations, and while Skype presentations to friends and family back home are good in a pinch, a real, live audience is far more motivating!
So, this week, we had our first visit to a local school, to present a session on "Canadian Thanksgiving" in a Grade 3 classroom.
The building was huge, an old historic teachers' college turned into a high school, with a newer, equally enormous building attached to the back, which is the "primary" or "elementary" school.
The classroom that was hosting us was in one of the upstairs halls. An English-speaking mother of one of the students met us, and took us up to our host classroom, where we were welcomed by the teacher and her class.
The boys were pretty freaked out at first: They kind of tend to be treated a bit like celebrities at the best of times, being monozygotic twins and all; being the only blond kids and the only kids not wearing school uniforms made them stand out even more, and you could see the pressure in their faces as they began their presentation!
But the teacher in our host class was super friendly and accommodating, and the students were engaging and interested; Alex and Simon soon relaxed somewhat, and did a great job sharing a little bit about our Thanksgiving traditions with their new BA peers.
It was funny to see the kids taking as many photos of us as we were of them!
After our presentation was over, and we were on our way back downstairs and out to the subway, we passed a cupcake sale in the hall -- some of the older students were holding a fundraiser. Just like in Canadian schools, I thought!
Two things that stand out in terms of differences, though… the first is that all elementary school students here wear a white "lab coat" over their regular clothes -- it's a phenomenon we observed in public places already, when we saw classes out on field trips at the museum or the zoo.
The second is that their "school yard" is a large terrace, where classes take turns going outside for recess.
Something interesting about the schools here is that recess snack and a healthy lunch is apparently provided to all public school students, regardless of socio-economic level. For most public schools, students also get a state-funded netbook to use as a learning tool and take home, which they bring twice a week to work with at school.
I'm looking forward to future visits to this and other schools to learn more about the education system here.
The boys joined a friend for paper mache pumpkins. Okay, maybe more "craft" than "art", really, but still, it was fun! And a timely craft!
Once things got going, they were all very serious about working on their masterpieces.
We've arranged some sharing of the home schooling (Science & Phys. Ed. with us in exchange for Art and the occasional glass of Malbec -- the latter for us, not the kids -- at "their" place).
With all museums and galleries closed, and all liquor aisles shut down at the grocery store, what is there to do on Election Day besides vote?! Unless you're a visitor.... We met with one of our new friends in the afternoon to spend some time enjoying the sunshine!
And on the way back to the bus stop, we marvelled at Starbucks -- it's really everywhere!
We've been working on Light and Sound in Science... the boys designed and built a working periscope with Tats; after testing it out, it was playtime -- the two little spies had a great time with their invention!


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Man climbs onto roof at Morton Hall immigration centre
Footage of the incident was captured by eyewitnesses
Nicholas FletcherReporter
A man has been filmed standing on the roof of an immigration removal centre near Lincoln.
The incident was caught on camera at Morton Hall - which houses men subject to deportation - on Sunday, September 3.
The man, who is reportedly a detainee at the site, can be seen making his way across the roof as people watch on.
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Officials have confirmed the incident took place - but remain tight-lipped on the details.
A spokesperson for the Home Office said: "There was an incident at Morton Hall on Sunday. That incident was safely resolved without injury to detainees or staff."
Both Morton Hall and the Ministry of Justice declined to comment, insisting they would not add to the information the Home Office had released.
It isn't the first time a detainee had climbed onto the roof at the site, after three people took their life into their hands and did the same thing in 2012.
All three men - who clamoured to the top of a building at the facility within three weeks of each other in July and August - threatened to jump.
A UK Border Agency spokesperson said at the time of the third incident involving a man from Nigeria: "There is currently a protest ongoing at Morton Hall involving one detainee who has scaled the roof.
"We are working with the Prison Service to resolve the situation."
The men were eventually talked down to safety.
Two of the men from a Palestinian and a Malaysian were allegedly protesting at the 'disrespect' and 'inhumane' treatment they were experiencing at the facility.


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Пра́вило ста восьми́десяти гра́дусов (на профессиональном жаргоне — «восьмёрка») — одно из правил в кинематографе и на телевидении, гласящее, что при монтаже сцен, в которых два персонажа общаются друг с другом, на склеиваемых монтажных кадрах камера во время съёмки не должна пересекать воображаемую линию взаимодействия этих лиц. Другими словами, точка съёмки и крупность плана могут меняться, но направление взгляда актёров на протяжении всей сцены должно сохраняться. На соседних планах, где актёры сняты крупно, их взгляды должны быть направлены навстречу друг другу и в те же стороны, что и на общих планах. Нарушение этого правила дезориентирует зрителя — ему кажется, что взаимодействие происходит с третьим лицом. Однако для достижения какого-либо специального эффекта нарушение правила 180 градусов возможно, и в таком случае называется круговой стрельбой.

Примеры
В сцене диалога между двумя персонажами можно представить проходящую через них прямую линию. Если камера остается по одну сторону от этой линии, то пространственные отношения между персонажами будут постоянными от кадра к кадру. Сдвиг персонажей на другие стороны в кадре перевернёт порядок их восприятия.

Персонаж, идущий или бегущий перед камерой, в соседних монтажных кадрах должен двигаться в одну сторону, иначе у зрителя создастся впечатление, будто человек идёт навстречу сам себе. Аналогично, если по сюжету разные герои сближаются, то на склеиваемых кадрах они должны двигаться в противоположные стороны.

Если автомобиль выехал из кадра вправо, в очередной кадр он должен въехать с левой стороны. Выход справа и вход справа создают такое же чувство дезориентации, как и в примере с диалогом. Чтобы разорвать эту цепочку, приходится вставлять перебивочный план движения прямо на зрителя или от него.

Джамп-кат можно использовать для обозначения времени. Если персонаж покидает кадр с левой стороны и также слева входит в другом месте, это может создать иллюзию прохождения продолжительного времени.

Правило 180 градусов позволяет зрителям визуально соединиться с невидимым движением, происходящим вокруг и позади непосредственного объекта съемки, что особенно важно для демонстрации батальных сцен.

Обратная монтажная склейка
Воображаемая линия позволяет зрителям ориентироваться по положению и направлению действия в сцене. Если кадр, следующий за более ранним кадром в последовательности, расположен на противоположной стороне линии 180 градусов, то это называется «обратной монтажной склейкой». Обратные склейки дезориентируют зрителя, представляя противоположную точку зрения на действие в сцене и, следовательно, изменяя перспективу действия и пространственную ориентацию, установленную в исходном кадре.

Существует множество способов избежать путаницы при пересечении воображаемой линии, связанным с определёнными обстоятельствами, вызванными действиями или ситуациями в сцене. Например, движение в сцене можно изменить или установить камеры на одной стороне сцены так, чтобы все кадры отражали вид с этой стороны 180 градусной линии.

Ещё один способ без негативных последствий пересечь 180 градусную линию — снять несколько кадров, в которых камера совершает дугообразное движение от одной стороны линии к другой во время одной сцены. Такой кадр можно использовать, дабы показать зрителям, что они смотрят на сцену под другим углом. В случае движения, когда персонаж входит в кадр сзади с левой стороны, направляясь к углу здания справа, по мере того, как он обходит угол здания, камера может поймать его, идущего к камере с другой стороны здания, входящего в кадр с левой стороны, а затем идущего прямо на камеру и выходящего из левой части кадра.

Чтобы минимизировать «разрыв» между кадрами в последовательности по обе стороны от линии 180 градусов, можно включить буферный кадр вдоль линии 180 градусов, разделяющей каждую сторону. Это позволит зрителю визуально понять изменение точки зрения, выраженное в последовательности.

Стиль
В профессиональных постановках применение правила 180 градусов является ключевым элементом теории монтажа фильмов, именуемого редактированием непрерывности. Однако это правило соблюдается не всегда. Иногда режиссер намеренно нарушает линию действия, дабы дезориентировать зрителя. Карл Теодор Дрейер обратился к этому методу в «Страстях Жанны д'Арк»; Стэнли Кубрик обращается к нему в, например, сцене в ванной в «Сиянии», чем создал особую мистическую атмосферу. Режиссеры Жак Деми, Тинто Брасс, Ясудзиро Одзу, Вонг Кар-Вай и Жак Тати также иногда игнорировали это правило неприрывности, как и Ларс фон Триер в «Антихристе». В основополагающем фильме для французской новой волны «На последнем дыхании» Жан-Люк Годар нарушает это правило в первые пять минут в сцене с автомобилем, где камера прыгает между передними и задними сиденьями, импровизируя «эстетический бунт», благодаря которому новая волна и стала известна. Когда правило нарушается случайно или по технической причине (например, невозможность физически установить камеру в правильном положении), существуют приемы, помогающие скрыть ошибку. Например, монтажёр может вставить пару слов диалога перед вырезкой, чтобы зритель сосредоточился на сказанном и отвлекся от нарушения кинематографических условностей.

Некоторые стили, использующие правило 180 градусов, могут вызвать эмоции или создать визуальный ритм. Перемещение камеры ближе к оси для съемки крупным планом в паре с длинным кадром может усилить интенсивность сцены. Когда камера перемещается дальше от оси для съемки длинным кадром после съемки крупным планом, это может создать перерыв в действии сцены.

В японском аниме «Паприка» два главных героя обсуждают и демонстрируют дезориентирующий эффект пересечения границы.
Во второй части фильма «Властелин колец» особый подход к правилу 180 градусов позволяет достигнуть оригинального способа репрезентации Голлума: этот персонаж разговаривал сам с собой, при этом «хороший» Голлум смотрел влево, а «плохой» — вправо, при этом менялось лишь положение камеры, но не персонажа.

Практические исследования
Практические данные, исследующие важность соблюдения правила 180 градусов, ограничены. Основная предпосылка заключается в том, что соблюдение правила помогает удерживать персонажей на правильной стороне экрана. Таким образом, предполагается, что нарушение правила может привести к отвлечению внимания и разрушить длительность момента. Это же положение экстраполируется, дабы повлиять на ритм или эмоциональную составляющую сцены. Однако подобные представления основаны на субъективных отчётах режиссёров, а не на практических данных.

Исследования показали, что пересечение линии может негативно повлиять на точность пространственного представления сцены. Более того, переворачивание позиций персонажей может нарушить понимание зрителями относительной ориентации на экране. Нарушения, видимо, также влияют и на пространственную память на расположение объектов в сцене, но не влияют на память о повествовании, порядок разворачивающихся событий или понимание потока повествования.

В целом, практические исследования показывают, что соблюдение правила 180 градусов не является важным в практическом смысле. Точные пространственные представления не важны для сцены и не запоминаются в течение длительного времени просмотра фильма. Более того, более поздние исследования показали, что, хотя зрители могут заметить нарушения, наличие этих нарушений не влияет на удовольствие от сцены или фильма в сравнении с отсутствием нарушений.

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I was never a person to obey the rules. Seriously just ask my middle school principal. But I have always loved creating the rules. Seriously just ask my high school principal. As I began road tripping across the country, I developed a few golden rules that I would never, ever break. Except for all the times I broke them.
Now these are just my 3 golden rules of road trips Everyone has different rules. Look these over, then leave me a comment below and tell me some of your rules!
I consider this first rule to be the most important, hence why it is first. Too often I have hopped on the interstate to drive from Point A to Point B and missed a boat load of exciting, interesting destinations in between. So now my biggest golden rule of road trips is to drive no more than a hundred miles a day.
One hundred miles is a good distance to drive in a single day on a road trip. Gives me a chance to enjoy breakfast somewhere, explore a few towns, hike some trails, or go to a couple of museums. I have all the time in the world to explore whatever happens to be along the route I'm driving.
This may be the most important rule of road trips, but I've broken it many times and I have a feeling I'll break it even more.
Life would be great if I could just start every new road trip from the end of the last road trip. But it never works out that way. Sometimes I just need to get somewhere like a travel conference, home for Turkey Day, or I want to start a new road trip somewhere else entirely.
If I were to stick to my "Drive no more than 100 miles per day" rule it would take me days or weeks longer just to get where I needed to be. I only live once, and sometimes I just don't have that much time.
A little bend in the Blue Ridge Parkway with a gorgeous view of the mountains.
This is perhaps my favorite rule. When the Eisenhower Interstate System was first developed people were thrilled with the prospect of skipping around small towns and avoiding traffic lights in favor of reaching a far-off destination faster and easier. The problem is that people kept enjoying the interstates, even while on vacation, and now miss so much while speeding past at 70mph.
In 1926 the General Francis Marion Hotel was built in my hometown of Marion, Virginia. The hotel was built halfway between Roanoke, VA and Knoxville, TN. The idea was that people driving along Highway 11 would only be able to make it as far as Marion on the first day and they would need a place to spend the night.
But then I-81 was built, cars got faster, and the hotel dwindled to abandonment. About ten years ago it was purchased, renovated, and reopened as a very nice boutique hotel. The downtown area is thriving with local shops and restaurants. Just a few miles from downtown is Hungry Mother State Park, the first state park to open in Virginia.
But if people keep driving I-81 they may never know any of that. And that is exactly why I prefer to stay off the interstates. I take side roads and backroads. I'm not opposed to four lane divided highways because I'm still seeing more than I would on an interstate. This way I really get to experience traveling across the country.
But of course I've broken this rule. And I frequently lie about it. Yep. I lie about it. I will tell people, "I just finished a three-month road trip without ever using an interstate," but I had used an interstate.
It's all great and admirable to say I drive road trips without using an interstate so I don't miss anything, but it's just downright silly to never use an interstate at all. Case in point: I was spending a few days in Greenville, SC. I needed to get from one side of town to the other. I could have driven through town, sat in traffic, wasted so much time. Or I could have hopped on the interstate and been there in five minutes.
That is exactly the kind of mindset that usually keeps people perpetually driving the interstate, but I see nothing wrong with doing it short-term while visiting a destination.
A gorgeous sunset along Highway 74 between Andrews and Murphy, North Carolina.
How often have we said, "I'll go back to that one day," and then we never do? This rule is perhaps the most valuable.
I was driving along Highway 23 just leaving Clayton, Georgia when I saw something out of the corner of my eye. It looked like goats. It looked like goats on the roof of a building. I immediately hung a u-turn, went back, and discovered Goats on the Roof. It was one of the most entertaining stops of my three-month road trip.
Never skip anything because you don't know when or if you'll ever get back there, and you don't know if it will still be there.
Despite how much I love this rule, I also break this rule almost every day for one very simple reason: life is short. Too short.
If I were to stop at everything, skip nothing, it would take me a week to drive a hundred miles. It would probably be fun and amazing and I'd have so many stories to tell, but I would also miss so many other amazing destinations.
Fall colors just starting to pop along Highway 20 through the Finger Lakes in LaFayette, New York.
Everyone has rules for road trips. Sometimes they are as simple as always fill up the gas tank or never leave your son home alone.
So what are some of your rules for road trips? Leave me a comment below and tell me!
Great rules! I've been trying to go shorter distances in a day, but you're right that it just takes longer to get places. I think I need to quit my job and make the time!
Haha! Well I can't exactly recommend you quitting the day job. That's kinda important. But I do have to admit the only reason I have the time to stick to "no more than 100 miles per day" is because road trips are my life and job.
I liked your additional rules before, but I LOVE the new rules now! And I completely agree with one change: it should be endless coffee haha!
My main rule is never make reservations. Also, never spend more than $4 on a breakfast sandwich. Also, I have a rule that if I'm being tailgated, I'm not allowed to touch the gas pedal until the tailgater has passed me.
I'm intrigued by your third rule. So you don't want to be intimidated by tailgaters and speed up, but do you ever brake check them? Slow down so maybe they just pass you?
Tapping break lights is like giving the middle finger – it immediately starts a confrontation. Just continue your speed limit, maybe let off a bit and slow but NEVER hit the break lights unless you're ready for a few miles of conflict and possible wreck/gunfire/life-is-short-enough – NEVER tap the break lights!


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This is not true, no… Rather, to gain 1 extra kilo, we need a supplementary caloric intake of about 7000 Kcal. Therefore, we must recall that each extra food taken must be accounted for…!
To give you an example of this fact, let's take the case of our consumption of a soft drink can every day and which we take in addition to our normal daily caloric intake. Such a can would make us gain 6 kilos in 1 year … Do you know how? Let's do a simple calculation: – 1 can of 330 ml of soft drink contains about 8 pieces of sugar of 4g/each (or 7 pieces of 5g/each). – 1 g of sugar = 4 Kcal. – As such, a soft drink can would bring us around 128 Kcal.
Beware, however! Those among us who wish to gain weight should always base their efforts on a healthy, balanced and rich food plan containing all kinds of vitamins and nutrients.
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Jean Améry, schuilnaam van Hans Mayer (Wenen, 31 oktober 1912 – aldaar, 17 oktober 1978) was een Oostenrijks schrijver van Joodse afkomst, auteur van het boek Jenseits von Schuld und Sühne - Bewältigungsversuche eines Überwältigten, dat in het Nederlands werd vertaald als Schuld en boete voorbij: verwerking van een onverwerkt verleden, een van de belangrijkste teksten over de vernietigingskampen van de nazi's.

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Jeugd en studie
Mayer groeide op in Hohenems, provincie Vorarlberg, in een geassimileerd, gemengd joods-katholiek gezin. Zijn vader was echter geen praktiserende jood. Toen zijn vader in 1916 sneuvelde in de Eerste Wereldoorlog, kreeg Hans Mayer een rooms-katholieke opvoeding van zijn moeder in Bad Ischl. Zij verhuisden samen naar Wenen, waar Mayer zich inschreef aan de universiteit om literatuur en filosofie te studeren. Maar vanwege zijn penibele economische omstandigheden kon hij vaak de colleges niet op regelmatige wijze bijwonen. Hij kluste bij als barpianist, loopjongen, kruier en hulpje in een boekenwinkel.

Opkomst van het nationaal-socialisme
Toen de nazi's in 1933 in Duitsland aan de macht kwamen, begon Mayer geschriften over antisemitisme en de ideologie van het nationaalsocialisme te bestuderen. Dit maakte zijn Joodse identiteit voor hem ingewikkelder. Hij schreef: "Ik wilde in elk geval een antinazi zijn, maar ik moet toegeven dat ik nog niet klaar was om mijn Joodse lot op te nemen. Ik was een Oostenrijker, opgevoed als een christen, en toch was ik er geen." Voor de eerste maal zag hij zichzelf als een buitenstaander in de cultuur waarin hij leefde.

De afkondiging in 1935 van de Neurenberger rassenwetten op grond waarvan hij als "Jood¨ gold was het doorslaggevende element en gaf hem een ware schok. Het deed hem beseffen dat de nazi's in feite een doodvonnis voor de als Joden aangemerkte personen hadden uitgevaardigd waarbij alleen de executiedatum nog niet ingevuld was. Hij leerde de tekst van deze wetten uit het hoofd. Hij besefte dat hij door deze wetten in feite uit zijn eigen gemeenschap gestoten werd. Hij zag de tekenen aan de wand en vluchtte in de filosofie van het logisch-positivisme en kritisch rationalisme van de Wiener Kreis. Hij schreef hierover een jeugdroman, Die Schiffbrüchigen. Schrijvers van uiteenlopende nationaliteiten van wie hij in diverse talen werken las, zoals Sartre, Beckett en Proust zou hij later zijn "geestelijke landgenoten" ("geistige Landsleute") noemen.

Met het door de nazi´s geveld vonnis voor ogen schreef hij een essay, een zoektocht naar "De noodzakelijkheid en de onmogelijkheid een Jood te zijn." Hij kon zich niet vinden in het gedachtegoed van het orthodox judaïsme. Integendeel, hij voelde zich eerder aangetrokken tot het christendom, omdat dit hem het gevoel gaf deel te hebben aan de gemeenschap waarin hij opgegroeid was. Toch had hij het essentialistische gevoel dat zijn intellectuele en spirituele ingesteldheid in wezen Joods waren. Deze tweestrijd zou de rest van zijn leven beïnvloeden. Van 1943 tot zijn dood in 1978 zou zijn belangrijkste Joodse identiteit niet meer zijn dan het op zijn arm getatoeëerd registratienummer uit het concentratiekamp.

Tijdens de Tweede Wereldoorlog
Na de Anschluss van Oostenrijk in 1938 vluchtte hij in december eerst naar Frankrijk, samen met zijn Joodse vrouw, met wie hij gehuwd was tegen de wil van zijn moeder. Vervolgens vluchtte hij verder naar Antwerpen, België. Toen de Duitsers in mei 1940 België binnenvielen, werd hij door België gerepatrieerd naar Frankrijk als een "Duitse vreemdeling". Hij werd geïnterneerd in Zuid-Frankrijk, maar kon in juli 1941 ontsnappen uit het kamp Gurs. Hij keerde terug naar zijn vrouw in Brussel en sloot zich aan bij het Österreichische Freiheitsfront, een communistische verzetsbeweging, bestaande uit Oostenrijkse en ook enkele Duitse emigranten. Hij schreef later dat hij dat deed omdat hij niet gearresteerd wilde worden als Jood, maar als lid van het verzet.

Hij werd ten slotte op 23 juli 1943 gevat door de Gestapo onder zijn verzetsnaam Roger Lippens, wegens het verspreiden van antinazistische propaganda. Hij werd als communistische verzetsstrijder opgesloten in het Fort van Breendonk. Hij zat er drie maanden in een isolatiecel. Toen zijn ondervraging door de Gestapo uiteindelijk niets opleverde, werd hij door SS-Untersturmführer Arthur Prauss naar de folterkamer gebracht. Hier werd hij dan verschillende dagen zwaar gefolterd. Een vleeshaak werd aangebracht tussen de boeien die, achter zijn rug, zijn handen vastklonken. Daarna werd hij met een katrol omhoog gehesen tot een meter boven de grond. Zijn schouders schoten uit hun kom en werden totaal ontwricht. Ondertussen werd hij afgeranseld met de bullenpees. Af en toe liet men hem neervallen op grote driehoekige houten wiggen tot hij uiteindelijk bezwijmde. Die foltering heeft hem kleingekregen. Maar hij kon de Gestapo niets nuttigs vertellen, gewoonweg omdat hij niets wist behalve aliassen. Toen de Gestapo vernam dat hij een Jood was en geen politieke gevangene, werd hij op 15 januari 1944 naar Auschwitz gestuurd.

Die foltering zal hem zijn hele leven blijven achtervolgen. Hij schrijft: "Wie gefolterd wordt, blijft gefolterd. Tweeëntwintig jaar later bengel ik nog steeds aan mijn ontwrichte armen boven de vloer. Ik snak naar adem en beschuldig mezelf."

Hij kwam terecht in het werkkamp Buna-Monowitz van Auschwitz III. Hij kende geen vak en noemde zichzelf bij de registratie "filosofiestudent". Dat was in feite een doodvonnis, want men had vakmannen nodig. In het kamp diende cultuur tot niets en was in feite een zware handicap. De gedetineerde die dit moest noteren, schreef echter "stukadoor" in het register. Dat werd, zonder dat hij het wist, zijn redding. Hij werd aangesteld als werkman en moest zware handenarbeid verrichten in de IG Farben-fabriek. Toch slaagde hij erin dit te overleven.

Toen het Russische leger midden januari 1945 oprukte in de richting van Auschwitz, werd hij overgebracht naar Gleiwitz-II, daarna naar Mittelbau-Dora en vervolgens naar Bergen-Belsen. Hier werd hij in april 1945 bevrijd door Britse militairen.

Hij keerde naar Brussel terug, waar hij vernam dat zijn vrouw in augustus 1944 aan een hartkwaal overleden was.

De ervaringen in de kampen hadden hem zo getekend dat hij zich niet meer kon vinden in het cultureel gedachtegoed van zijn tijd.

Na de oorlog
Hij hertrouwde in april 1955 en veranderde zijn naam in Jean Améry. Hierdoor zette hij zich af tegen zijn Duitse cultuur en omarmde hij de Franse cultuur. Hij werd in zekere mate een volgeling van de Franse filosoof Jean Paul Sartre. Twee decennia lang zou hij weigeren naar Duitsland te reizen. Nochtans bleef hij schrijven in het Duits. Hij werd correspondent voor een Duitstalige Zwitserse krant.

Pas in 1964 kon de Duitse dichter Helmut Heissenbüttel hem overhalen tot een spreekbeurt over Auschwitz op de Duitse radio. Deze spreekbeurt werd in 1966 het openingsessay van zijn boek Jenseits von Schuld und Sühne (vertaald als Schuld en boete voorbij). Dit boek werd een klassieker uit de naoorlogse kampliteratuur.

Hij had voordien al vijf boeken gepubliceerd: Karrieren und Köpfe (1955), Teenager-Stars (1960), Im Banne des Jazz(1961), Geburt der Gegenwart (1961), en een studie van Gerhart Hauptmann, Gerhart Hauptmann. Der ewige Deutsche (1963).

Voortaan legde hij zich toe op het literair-essayistisch genre en schreef filosofisch waardevolle en literair hoogstaande boeken met sterk autobiografische inslag, zoals Über das Altern. Revolte und Resignation (1968) en Unmeisterliche Wanderjahre (1971). Maar hij schrijft niets meer over de vernietigingskampen. Hij schrijft nog twee romans: Lefeu oder der Abbruch (1974) en Charles Bovary, Landarzt. Portrait eines einfachen Mannes (1978)

Angst en wrok bleven hem zijn hele leven achtervolgen. Een deel hiervan kwam voort uit het feit dat de folteringen hem hebben kleingekregen.
Hij schreef een boek over zelfmoord, Hand an sich Legen. Diskurs über den Freitod (Klett, Stuttgart 1976) "Wie eruit stapt, is niet noodzakelijk aan waanzin ten prooi, is niet eens in alle gevallen 'gestoord' of 'verstoord'. De neiging zich vrijwillig te doen sterven is geen ziekte waarvan men zoals van de mazelen genezen moet worden ... De zelfgekozen dood is een privilege van de mens(elijkheid)."

Deze filosofische beschouwingen en zijn angst voor het ouder worden, zijn gezondheid die achteruitging en zijn groeiende desillusie over de Franse filosofie en de politiek van Nieuw Links in Duitsland moeten te veel voor hem zijn geweest. Hij sprak zijn diepe twijfel uit over alles wat hij ooit had gedacht en geschreven: Revision in Permanenz. Selbstanzeige im Zweifel (1977). Beetje bij beetje gaf hij de moed op. Zijn machteloze toorn, treurnis en berusting blijken nog een laatste keer in zijn laatste roman In den Wind gesprochen (1978).

In 1978 pleegde hij zelfmoord met een overdosis slaappillen. Hij werd begraven op het Zentralfriedhof van Wenen.

Bibliografie (selectie)
 In den Wind gesprochen (1978)
 Lessingscher Geist und die Welt von Heute
 Charles Bovary, Landarzt. Porträt eines einfachen Mannes (1978)
 Revision in Permanenz. Selbstanzeige im Zweifel (1977)
 Hand an sich legen. Diskurs über den Freitod (1976)
 Lefeu oder Der Abbruch, roman-essay (1974)
 Ideologie und Motivation (1973)
 Unmeisterliche Wanderjahre (1971)
 Widersprüche (1971)
 Über die Tugend der Urbanität (1969)
 Über das Altern. Revolte und Resignation (1968)
 Jenseits von Schuld und Sühne - Bewältigungsversuche eines Überwältigten (1966)
 Winston S. Churchill. Ein Jahrhundert Zeitgeschichte (1965).
 Gerhart Hauptmann. Der ewige Deutsche (1963)
 Im Banne des Jazz. Bildnisse grosser Jazz-Musiker (1961)
 Geburt der Gegenwart. Gestalten und Gestaltung der westlichen Zivilisation seit Kriegsende (1961).
 Teenager-Stars, Idole unserer Zeit (1960)
  Karrieren und Köpfe. Bildnisse berühmter Zeitgenossen (1955)

Postuum verschenen
 Die Schiffbrüchigen (2007)
 Cinema. Texte zum Film (1994)
 Der integrale Humanismus. Zwischen Philosophie und Literatur. Aufsätze und Kritiken eines Lesers 1966–1978 (1985)
 Weiterleben – aber wie?", essays 1968–1978 (1982)
 Bücher aus der Jugend unseres Jahrhunderts (1981)
 Örtlichkeiten. Nachwort Manfred Franke (1980)
  Werke in neun Bänden (vanaf 2002)

Nederlandse vertalingen
 Schuld en boete voorbij: verwerking van een onverwerkt verleden, 2000, 174 p., uitgeverij Atlas - Amsterdam,
 De hand aan zichzelf slaan: over de gekozen dood, 1995, 171 p., uitgeverij Atlas - Amsterdam,
 Het moderne Westen. Culturele ontwikkeling na 1945, 1963, 272 p., uitgeverij Het Spectrum - Utrecht/Antwerpen. Aula 127. Vertaling van Geburt der Gegenwart.

Belgisch verzetsstrijder in de Tweede Wereldoorlog
Belgisch krijgsgevangene
Pseudoniem
Kampgevangene in Breendonk
Kampgevangene in Auschwitz
Persoon overleden door zelfdoding


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"NICE FOR WHAT" UN OTRO HIT VICTORIOSO PA DRAKE
Drake gets it, and you, which is precisely why Drake is never going anywhere. Take this recent Instagram update, which is proof positive — his eyes are closed in thought, or anguish; his weight is shifted onto his back foot, allowing the light to catch the 3M tape on his windbreaker just so, which, against the palms on the wallpaper, makes for pretty good composition. Plus, he sticks the caption: "Hey what's it like being a Jewish rapper from Canada…I told her the struggle Israel." It's embarrassing, but it's also well constructed, just the right amount of self-deprecating, bizarre, and familiar at the same time. It's funny, too, in that it combines references in a way that surprises. See? Drake gets it.
On Friday evening he released a new single, "Nice for What," and I cannot imagine it not going no. 1. I heard it for the first time in the most ideal setting, as Drake intended: at least one drink in, at full volume in a car with friends, on our merry way to spend money on more stuff we didn't need. There was already plenty to love about "Nice for What": Big Freedia's booming voice anchoring the track; the fact that it samples what is objectively the best part of Lauryn Hill's "Ex-Factor"; and that the song, like Webbie's "Independent," makes googly eyes at self-sufficient women from across the dance floor. "Nice for What" is also weightless, but pounding, and vitally participatory, like a bounce song is supposed to be. Did I mention this was a bounce song? That opens with the words: "Everybody get ya muhfuckin' roll on"? I gave it about 45 seconds before I decided it was the best Drake song I'd ever heard. More lyrics:
You've been inside, know you like to lay low
I've been peepin' what you 8 to the table
Drake not only knows you have value, he's known it all along, before anyone else noticed it. His intentions are still egocentric, but you'd be loath to point that out, because "Nice for What" is uplifting and a genuinely great time. On the other hand, there is this tweet, which is also well-constructed, piercing, and funny in that it's pretty much true:
Drake has reached inevitability. I have no doubt that over the right production, the fictive Drake song that autieann98 jokes about above would eventually find smashing commercial success and then ubiquity. Take "God's Plan" for instance, on which he pouts out the words "I only love my bed and my momma, I'm sorry." Which is not even C-minus material on its own, but gets elevated to "perfect" by a timely downbeat and well, Drake being dead-set on amusing you to death.
"God's Plan" is a bop, but there are, without looking, 5,000 other Drake songs exactly like it. It was one of two songs on Scary Hours, released in mid-January — a forget-me-not, since Drake had been on sabbatical since More Life. You've already seen the music video, which you are powerless against, regardless of how determined you are to be put off by it.
I say all of this because, three days late, I finally saw Jourdan Dunn riding a horse, and I can't argue with that either. For Drake's very timely "Nice for What" visual, his second (after "God's Plan") helmed by 22-year-old Karena Evans, he assembled a plurality of Women Doing the Damn Thing: ballet dancer Misty Copeland, Insecure's Issa Rae, comedian Tiffany Haddish, and actresses Letitia Wright, Yara Shahidi, Rashida Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross, Zoe Saldana, Michelle Rodriguez, and Olivia Wilde. As with anything Drake, you can peel back the feel-good vibes to reveal the circuitry underneath — how could something like this not play well in the thick of the #MeToo moment? Taken together with "God's Plan," is there some sin he's trying to absolve himself of? Is any of this cynicism well-founded? Not really. Drake is doing as superstars do, which is capture our interests and causes and sell them back to us. That sounds shady, but I don't think it is.
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POLICE RESCUE
Cleo Smith kidnap suspect, 36, pictured as cops reveal they found 4-year-old playing with toys in midnight raid
Updated: 23:59, 3 Nov 2021
CLEO Smith's kidnap suspect has been pictured after cops revealed the four-year-old was found playing with toys during the midnight raid.
Cops burst into "weird" loner Terry Kelly's ramshackle home and wept with relief after the girl confirmed her identity, saying: "My name is Cleo."
Terry Kelly was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping Cleo Smith
Little Cleo was found in a locked house playing with toys at 1am last nightCredit: AP
She said 'my name is Cleo' after officers burst in the door and found the totCredit: AP
Pictured for the first time, 36-year-old Kelly is the prime suspect after little Cleo vanished from her tent at Blowholes campground site in Western Australia.
Cops revealed that they broke down the door of his house in Carnarvon, Western Australia, at 12:46am yesterday - where they found the four-year-old.
Police cameras show the moment Cleo was carried in an officer's arms to safety following the burst in - returning her to her family after 18 days.
She was alive and well, and was found playing with toys.
Cleo — dubbed Australia's Madeleine McCann — is now back with mum Ellie while detectives try to find a motive for her abduction.
She was pictured sitting up in a hospital bed sucking an ice lolly after getting the all-clear by medics as a wave of joy swept the nation.
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Police Commissioner Chris Dawson said: "They really did not know what they were going to encounter.
"It was the hard work of the team that did (lead to the house), analysing all that information gathering it all, working through it and finding that needle in that haystack."
Police last night revealed Kelly was held by plain-clothed officers who were tracking his car and swooped before he returned home.
The "quiet" suspect was arrested in the car, and then police proceeded to bust into the locked house.
But they admitted they had no idea if they would find the tot alive when they broke down the locked front door of his property with a crowbar and battering ram.
The rescue has sparked a flurry of questions, including why she ended up there after being snatched 43 miles away.
SUSPECT PICTURED
Detective Senior Sergeant Cameron Blaine struggled to contain his emotions as he told how the frantic search ended in elation as Cleo was found alone in a room.
He said: "I was one of four guys that was fortunate enough to go through that door and make that rescue. It was absolutely fantastic — incredible.
"One of the guys jumped in front of me and picked her up and I just wanted to be absolutely sure . . . it certainly looked like Cleo."
Sgt Blaine said it took three attempts to get Cleo to confirm her identity, adding: "She looked at me and said, 'My name is Cleo' — and that was it."
The property where the little girl was found was just a seven-minute drive from her family home.
Cleo's mum Ellie Smith spoke out for the first time since the little girl was found, posting the emotional message to Instagram: "Our family is whole again."
Last night she posted a final edit on her social media, simply adding that Cleo is "home with her family."
PICTURE OF INNOCENCE
Police confirmed the four-year-old was found "alive and well" - which is the "outcome we prayed for."
The man believed to be the Cleo Smith kidnap suspect was pictured in an ambulance with head injuries today.
Kelly was pictured lying down in the ambulance with his bandaged head covered in a blanket.
He has no connection to the family, it was confirmed.
Detectives confirmed he was the only suspect in the case and he was "known" to them — though not on the registered sex offenders list.
Lead investigator Rod Wilde said there was no known connection with the Smith family and added: "It appears as though it was opportunistic."
Ellie Smith and her daughter CleoCredit: Facebook
Shocked neighbours have described seeing a "quiet man" buying nappies just two days before Cleo was found inside a locked home.
The neighbour told Sunrise: "The other day - on Monday - we saw him in Woolworths buying Kimbies [nappies] and that.
"But we didn't click on what he was buying them for."
Speaking about the man who was arrested, he added: "Everyone knows the person who stays at that house, but no one would have thought it would be him.
"We were shocked."
Local resident Sahntayah McKenzie said she heard the sound of a child crying recently.
She told The West Australian: "Not last night, the night before it…I heard a little girl crying but I wouldn't expect it to be Cleo.
"I didn't expect it would happen in this little neighbourhood, a lot of people know each other."
Deputy Commissioner Col Blanch said in a statement yesterday: "It's my privilege to announce that in the early hours of this morning, the Western Australia Police Force rescued Cleo Smith.
'MY NAME IS CLEO'
"Cleo is alive and well. A police team broke their way into a locked house in Carnarvon about 1am.
"They found little Cleo in one of the rooms."
He revealed that one of the officers picked the four-year-old girl up in his arms, before asking what her name was.
The Commissioner added: "This is the outcome we all hoped and prayed for.
"For now - Welcome home Cleo."
Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison praised the police force for their work in rescuing the little girl.
"What wonderful, relieving news," he wrote.
"Our prayers answered. Thank you to the many Western Australia Police Force officers involved in finding Cleo and supporting her family."
Cleo Smith was like a 'little energizer bunny' say cops as they reveal jaw-dropping details about her rescue