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Senior Jaclyn O'Hara expresses herself through cosplay
As Alois Trancy, senior Jaclyn O'Hara gazes
at the camera showing off her blue-color enhancing contacts to match the character accurately.
Watching anime is an experience that for many does not extend further than the screen. For senior Jaclyn O'Hara, though, anime is an outlet to express herself through cosplaying her favorite characters.
In 2017, O'Hara first realized that she could do cosplay after discovering it online. To achieve the most accurate look possible, O'Hara often uses the internet to find photo references to perfect her cosplaying.
"I'm like a perfectionist, so I have to make sure that it looks the best it can look, so for the wigs, I look at a picture of the character, and I really look at how the hair goes, and how short it is exactly, and measure it with me," O'Hara said. "Another thing is the makeup… it really changes, shape-shifts you… Cosplayers are shapeshifters. That's basically what it is."
She takes cosplaying seriously, but O'Hara encourages others to explore it and have fun.
"Cosplay, first of all, is very much self-expression, there's no right or wrong way to do it. Any age can do [cosplay, it] really doesn't matter," O'Hara said. "And it's just really showing your love for a character that you see on a screen and bringing it to life."
Both of O'Hara's parents support her cosplaying, taking photos for her and even cosplaying with her.
"Sadly I've seen my cosplay friends, some of them, their parents aren't that supportive of it, and I'm really thankful that my parents are supportive of it, and my brother too," O'Hara said. "They're very supportive of my cosplay, they think it's cool and hype me up."
O'Hara has found that cosplay has improved her personality and even taught her an important lesson.
"Don't judge people by the way they look. If you do judge, then you're really missing out on a really good person under the cosplay," O'Hara said. "I learned that the hard way, I judged, and I was mean, I didn't know. Now, I really like meeting and getting to know different types of people. I've noticed they're all people, not creatures or monsters, they are people."
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A New Flame
ACS recently announced the release of two new videos they hope you will find perfect for sharing with your students or other teachers. One celebrates the contributions of African-American chemists and the other gives little-known chemistry solutions to everyday problems.
Chemistry Life Hacks: One part Mendeleev, one part MacGyver, this video shows how to brew the perfect cup of coffee, clean stubborn skillets, and solve other dilemmas. Click "subscribe" and you'll have a new episode of the award-winning video series Reactions (formerly Bytesize Science) to share with students each week.
Five Black Chemists Who Changed the World: Features contributions of Percy Julian, Mae Jemison and three other notable African American chemists. It was co-produced for Black History Month by ACS and the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE).
Another great resource is the 2014 Flame Challenge, inspired by Alan Alda and co-sponsored by ACS. The Flame Challenge dares scientists to answer a fundamental question about the world around us in a way that 11-year-olds can understand. This year's question was "What is color?" Entries—written or video—were screened for accuracy by scientists and judged by a panel of youngsters. The contest for 2014 closed at the beginning of March, but if you click on the Flame Challenge link above it takes you to the ACS site to see examples of some of the winning entries. The videos could be used directly with your class, with younger students or as an inspiration for videos your students may want to create.
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Ruling Brings Kosher Slaughterhouse New Business, Old Fears (Photos)
An Orthodox rabbi is checking the quality of poultry meat in a Kosher slaughterhouse in Csengele, Hungary on Jan. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
CSENGELE, Hungary — In a small room lined with religious texts, a Jewish rabbi demonstrates how knives are sharpened and inspected before they are put to use slitting the throats of chickens, geese and other poultry at a kosher slaughterhouse in Hungary.
A shochet, someone trained and certified to slaughter animals according to Jewish tradition, whets a knife on increasingly fine stones before drawing the blade across a fingernail to feel for any imperfections in the steel that might inhibit a smooth, clean cut and cause unnecessary pain.
"One of the most important things in kosher is that the animal doesn't suffer," said Rabbi Jacob Werchow, who oversees production at Quality Poultry, a 3 1/2-year-old slaughterhouse that supplies nearly 40% of Europe's kosher poultry market and a large portion of the foie gras sold in Israel.
The methods employed at the facility in the village of Csengele are based on ancient Judaic principles commanding the humane treatment of living creatures. They also are at the center of a debate about how to balance animal rights and religious rights as parts of Europe limit or effectively ban the ritual slaughter practices of Jews and Muslims.
Companies like Quality Poultry have found new export markets since the European Union's highest court last month upheld a law in Belgium's Flanders region that prohibited slaughtering animals without first stunning them into unconsciousness. But the European Court of Justice ruling also has provoked fears of eventual EU-wide prohibitions on ritual slaughter, and aroused memories of periods when Europe's Jews faced cruel persecution.
"This decision doesn't only affect the Belgian Jewish community, it affects all of us," said Rabbi Slomo Koves of the Association of Hungarian Jewish Communities, which owns the Csengele slaughterhouse. "If this is the case in Belgium and the court has given it moral approval, that might start a process on a larger scale. If you go down this logic, the next step is you also cannot not sell meat like this in these countries."
The EU has required the pre-stunning of animals since 1979, but allows member states to make religion-based exceptions. Most do, but along with Flanders and the Wallonia region of Belgium, Slovenia, Denmark and Sweden, as well as non-EU members Switzerland, Iceland and Norway, have done away with religious exemptions, meaning kosher and halal meat must be imported.
Animal rights groups say that slitting the throats of livestock and poultry birds while they are conscious causes suffering that amounts to animal cruelty. Stunning methods vary, but the procedure most often is performed through electric shock or a bolt pistol to the animal's skull.
"Reversible stunning is the bare minimum we can do to protect animals," said Reineke Hameleers, CEO of the Brussels-based Eurogroup for Animals. "They should be rendered unconscious before being killed."
The situation is not so cut-and-dried for religious observers. Jewish law forbids injury or damage to animal tissues before slaughter, and modern stunning practices can cause death or irreparable injuries that would render meat and poultry non-kosher, according to Koves.
Although some Muslim religious authorities consider pre-slaughter stunning permissible, local Muslim groups argued that the stunning requirements in Flanders and Wallonia grew out of efforts by Belgium's Islamophobic far-right to harass their communities.
Rabbis Koves and Werchow said they believe the kosher slaughter method, known as shechita, is no less humane than the methods used in conventional meat production. In addition to the intensive process of sharpening and inspecting the knives, the shochet is trained to make the cut in a single smooth motion, severing the animal's nerves and draining the blood from the brain in seconds.
"Whatever you think about…whether kosher slaughter is better for the animal than regular slaughter, you are basically putting animal rights ahead of human rights," Koves said. "If people are going to ban our rights to have kosher food, that means that they are limiting our human rights. And this, especially in a place like Europe, brings very bad memories to us."
Laws requiring the pre-slaughter stunning of animals appeared in some European countries as early as the late 19th century. Adolf Hitler mandated the practice in 1933 just after becoming chancellor of Germany, one of the first laws imposed by the Nazis.
Jewish and Muslim groups challenged the Flanders law in Belgium's Constitutional Court, which referred it to the European Court of Justice for a ruling on its compatibility with EU law.
The Court of Justice's advocate general advised the court to strike the Flanders law down, arguing it violated the rights of certain faiths to preserve their essential religious rites. But the court disagreed, finding the law "allow(s) a fair balance to be struck between the importance attached to animal welfare and the freedom of Jewish and Muslim believers to manifest their religion."
The animal welfare minister for the Brussels region of Belgium, where stunning is not mandatory, said the ruling would breathe new life into the mandatory stunning debate there. The Brussels chapter of the New Flemish Alliance, a center-right party whose members led the push for the law in Flanders, said it would now submit a proposal for an ordinance to ban slaughter without stunning in the capital region.
The Hungarian government helped finance the slaughterhouse in Csengele, and Prime Minister Viktor Orban joined Jewish groups in condemning the court's decision as an assault on religious freedom. In a January letter to the U.S.-based Jewish Agency for Israel, Orban wrote that his government would "spare no effort to raise our voice against (the decision) in every possible international forum."
Koves and other chief rabbis in Europe are looking into ways to appeal the EU court's decision
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About a month ago, I gave my number to a guy that I wasn't interested in. (I did it because I was caught off guard when he asked me for it.) I figured, I'd exchange a few awkward, polite attempts at conversation and then wait for the opportune time to let him know that I wasn't interested.
But, there was no need.
This potential "potential" came to a close very fast. Turns out his go to move, on getting to know strangers, is to send "hotline bling" texts in the middle of the night.
Perhaps I'm getting old and this is what "the kids are doing these days". But that was completely unexpected. Our conversations up to that point were centered around pizza toppings and Doctor Who. So, I'm not sure where he got the idea that I was open to a one-night stand. But I guess you don't know, if you don't ask?
So, like I said in my "Just Say No" post, everyone who expresses an interest in you, does not deserve a chance. If you have reasons to believe that someone isn't a romantic fit, don't be afraid or guilty to go with your gut and decline the offer.
It's okay to have standards. And it's okay to have expectations of what you are looking for in a relationship.
And for the love of all things holy, don't cast your pearls before swine-Matthew 7:6. Or said another way, don't waste your time on people who don't respect you.
And in keeping with the Meghan Trainor theme from the previous post, I leave you with No Excuses.
Pizza guy-"Why you acting like you never met a lady?…You must've confused me with someone else. There ain't no excuses, babe. Your mamma raised you better than that."
(I'm a little late to linsanity, but in my defense I don't follow sports.)
So, I was perusing the black hole of the internet, a.k.a. YouTube, and I stumbled upon an openly Christian NBA player named Jeremy Lin. His story is both unique and inspiring. He's a Chinese American man who's been able to make a name for himself in the highly competitive world of professional sports.
Just like another man of Asian (part Asian) descent, Tiger Woods, he's wedged his way into an elite section of society where few have gone before. The uniqueness of his success has challenged the perception that Asian Americans can't play ball/do sports to the same level of other ethnic groups.
But regardless of how cool it is that Jeremy Lin challenges stereotypes, what's even cooler is his willingness to use his platform to share his faith. He often credits God as his motivation for excellence, while seeking out opportunities to help various communities.
I can't imagine the level of scrutiny, pressure, and temptation that comes with being in the public eye, but Jeremy seems to handle it with grace. So, he seems like a pretty cool dude in my book. 😊
So…
The question that may be on your minds is how did I end up in a Jeremy Lin vortex in my "suggested videos" on YouTube? As a minority, I find it interesting to listen to the stories of other ethnic groups and to hear about their experiences in this "melting pot" we call America.
Growing up, I thought that people of Asian descent fit seamlessly into society. (After all, they were considered the "model minority" and the stereotypes surrounding them were way more favorable than the stereotypes surrounding my community-the black community.) However, through friends and acquaintances that I've made, I've come to realize that this is not always the case.
I've come to realize that some of the same frustrations that I've experienced, other ethnic groups have experienced them too. And specifically, in the world of romance, it appears that Asian men can get the short end of the stick. In fact, some people feel that Asian men are often emasculated in American society, especially when it comes to how they are portrayed in various forms of media.
For certain, when it comes to attraction, I understand that interracial dating/marriage is not for everyone. However, I question the idea of dismissing entire groups of people under the guise of preference.
Is it possible that we are excluding potential mates due to preconceived notions and stereotypes? Perhaps there are really cool, attractive, god-fearing people all around us, but we are blind to them because they don't come in the packaging that we were expecting/ hoping for?
And perhaps when one references "The American Standard of Beauty", it's easy to feel that one is attacking Eurocentric phenotypes. However, is there something to be said for how minorities are portrayed in the media? Is it possible that consistent undesirable portrayals, of certain groups of people, cause us to unconsciously and consciously feel negatively towards those groups?
Think about it. It's kind of hard to be attracted to someone that you've been taught to fear, dislike, or think of as "other".
So as my post comes to an end, I leave you with a few videos.
Kevin Kreider-He is a personal trainer who shares his frustrations about the portrayals of Asian people in media.
Jeremy Lin- The first video is about his charity work in Hualien. In this video, he shares about the importance of his faith and how it motivates him. The second video is a satirical "how- to" guide of how to fit in with NBA players.
Recently, a man that I didn't know very well asked me for my phone number. Since I was caught off guard, I gave it to him. But in hindsight, I wish I would have told him, "No, I'm not interested."
To provide some background, this is a guy who works at a pizza place that I go to from time to time. It turns out that he's 30 and is in a time of transition.
Ultimately, I don't think we are in the same stage of life. I'm 40. I have a career. And I know that if I date someone, I'm looking for something serious. ( I may feel 40, but I realize that I don't necessarily look 40. So, sometimes I get approached by younger men.)
Sometimes we can feel pressured to give everyone "a chance", but when it comes to dating sometimes you "just know" that you don't really match with the person expressing interest. There may be a large age gap, difference in religious ideas, political views, etc. Why waste each other's time in trying to see if things are going to work out? Sometimes you have a pretty strong idea that they won't. It's okay to say, "No".
Regarding the word "no", I have some thoughts. I think women, in particular, feel pressure to be polite and nice.
When I was in college, I had various situations where strangers were asking me out and it made me very uncomfortable. I didn't know how to handle the attention and I didn't want to be rude. So, I'd often smile and would give out my number or talk to someone longer than I wanted to.
If I could offer advice to my younger-self, I would say something like this:
Everyone is made in the image of God. So treat others with the respect and kindness that you would want for yourself. Recognize the humanity in people, but don't feel pressured into allowing someone into your life as a romantic interest/partner if you are not interested. Many people will "meet the requirements" for being an acquaintance or a friend. But few will meet the requirements for romance.
Marriage is the ultimate "group project". You don't need to bind yourself to someone that you don't really have that much in common with or someone that you are not physically attracted to. So, it's okay to say, "No, I'm not interested". This is not an evaluation of their character, their value, etc. Dating/marriage is a different type of relationship. It's okay to be selective about who you want to share that experience with.
To be honest, I wish that women were given better tools for how to relate to men-especially strangers. To that end, many women/young girls experience attention that can be frightening or uncomfortable.
I don't think that men truly understand how uncomfortable it can feel to be approached at night, to be followed around in a store, to be stared at, etc. And those are just mild situations*.
By no means, have I mastered the art of saying, "No". But I'm learning how to feel more comfortable in politely turning a man down.
How have you mastered the art of saying, "No"? Do you think that everyone deserves a chance?
*As a woman, there are times that I feel vulnerable. And the sad reality is that the world isn't always safe. There are people who do harm. For this reason, it can be good to be practical. For example, I have signed up for a self-defense class and am considering activating the alarm in the place where I live.
In the spirit of the post, I leave you with this song/lyric video from Meghan Trainor, No. (Sometimes men can be aggressive and refuse to take no for an answer. But if a woman says she is not interested, let it go.)
I knew it was coming, but it still was a little jarring. Plus, it doesn't help that I'm surrounded by people who were born the same year I GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL. (I work in higher education.)
It's also funny how people say that they feel young at heart, like a 16 year old trapped in an "old" person's body. But I disagree. I feel every inch of my 40 years. Some days, I feel even older. (I've been struggling with some health issues for a while, but I'm hopeful that I'm on the upswing.)
Perhaps in the future, I'll write more about my thoughts on hitting middle age. But in the meantime, I'll share this clip from Jamie Foxx about getting older.
*I realize that the topic of race is often inflammatory, but I thought that I would share my own experiences of what it means to be a minority in the dating game. I do not speak for the experiences for "all black people". This is just my story and it's kinda long.
I am a child of jelly bracelets, Debbie Gibson, and the Cosby Show (before the controversy). In short, I am a child of the 80's.
As a child of the 80's, I reaped the benefits of being the first generation of blacks to not experience overt racism. I did not have to sit in the back of a bus, use a separate water fountain, or be relegated to a specific school or neighborhood. I was a generation of hope. I was a generation where race no longer mattered.
In my upbringing as a military brat, who lived in places from 9 months to 3 years, I was surrounded by people who did not share my ethnicity. My neighborhoods, schools, and churches tended to be predominantly white.
My notions of race, as a kid, were nuanced a best. But around the 3rd grade I started to realize that I was different from my peers. And by the 5th grade, I started to realize that those differences mattered-especially when it came to romance.
I realized that whenever I revealed that I had a crush on someone it was automatically assumed that the guy was black (despite the dearth of black guys in my surrounding environment). And on the few occasions that one black guy was in my class, it was automatically assumed that we liked each other whether we had anything in common or not.
I didn't understand it then, but I understand it now, that people have a sense of what I call "tribalism". As an adult, I realize that the vast majority of people tend to be raised in homogenized environments along racial/ethnic lines. And for that reason, race often becomes a kind of shorthand to know whether the person next to you is more likely to share a set of common beliefs, ideologies, upbringing/background, etc. And for that reason, people often tend to "stick to their own kind".
As someone who grew up outside of my ethnic community and was exposed to more diverse situations, I didn't and I don't really have a tribe. I don't have a "shorthand" to easily identify the people who are most similar to me.
I'm going to take a bit of a detour, but it may be helpful to have some frame of reference. So as I said, as I got older, I realized that race was "a thing". But I was truly confronted with how much of "a thing" it was in college.
Up until this point, I had never had the opportunity to be around a large number of black people. And up until this point, I would have denied that there was a difference between white culture and black culture. However, it became clear that whatever "black culture" was, I didn't embody it.
I would be remiss to say that college was the first time to be told that I "wasn't black", but it was the first time that I felt a palatable divide between races. Meaning, I noticed that people tended to self-segregate in the cafeteria, in social events, and even in religious communities.
During my college years, I had the opportunity to have two black roommates. (I also had two white roommates, a Japanese roommate, and a biracial roommate. I had a lot of roommates.) These experiences were eye opening for me. And to be honest, although I got along pretty well with the first girl that I lived with, the second girl made a habit of calling me out for my naivety and ignorance about the black experience. Needless to say, there were many awkward moments around her, her boyfriend, and her friends.
Without going into a lot of detail, for the 2nd time in my life, I realized that I was different. I realized that I was "other". I realized that I was experiencing the "so called fate" of biracial people. I didn't seamlessly fit into any racial group. I was too "white" for some black people. And I was too "black" for some white people. And if I'm honest that paradigm still lives with me to this day.
So, back to dating…
College was also the first time that I started to receive overt male attention. And to be honest, it was a bit of a shock. Men, from all races, began to express interest. But, sadly, most were not Christians. So the dates/exchanges didn't really go anywhere.
As far as dating in the Christian community, I didn't and I don't receive a lot of interest from men. Anecdotally, I don't think my experience is that uncommon regardless of race. Plus, it didn't help that I grew up in the era of I Kissed Dating Goodbye.
That being said, to be honest, I think that being a minority does complicate the dating experience. Many have observed a lack of "God fearing men" in today's society. This lack can become even more apparent when you account for race.
So from a practical standpoint, what is a minority to do? My overall thoughts and advice, have not changed, but I'll add few more thoughts.
Consider online dating.
Be prepared to be more proactive and upfront.
Online dating allows you to specify the traits and attributes of a potential partner. If you prefer to date within your ethnic group, it will allow you to refine for those characteristics and potentially provide a larger number of partners than life may provide.
To that end, if you are open to dating interracially, you will know that the person who either responds to or initiates contact is open to interracial dating as well.
Be prepared to be more proactive and upfront. The reason that I say this is if dating is a "numbers game", the numbers are against you. We are called minorities for a reason. According to Wikapedia, my ethnic group makes up about 14% of the population. That's not a lot to work with especially if you are looking for shared beliefs, ideologies, upbringing, etc.
So it stands to reason that if you prefer to date within your own ethic group, more than likely you will have to be more proactive. I would encourage utilizing social connections (e.g. friends, family, etc.), getting involved with specific groups that cater to minorities (e.g. church, club/organizations), and possibly moving to a location where there are a larger number of people who share your background.
If you are open to dating interracially, in addition to expanding your social circles, I would encourage you to be upfront about your intentions.
Let me explain. Race makes people uncomfortable. So, it stands to reason that the topic of racial preferences in dating feels like a loaded gun. But that doesn't change the reality that people have racial preferences.
So as a minority, although you may be open to the cute guy or girl who is sitting across from you in a Bible Study, he or she may not be thinking the same. In fact, the thought of dating you, may have never seriously crossed that person's mind.
So, if you are open to dating interracially, treat potential interests as you would anyone else (e.g. get to know them, hang out with them). However, you may need to have "the talk" sooner rather than later.
I would leave race out of the discussion (unless you have bridged that topic before), but I would let them know that you are open to something beyond friendship, i.e. romance. It's better to know 3-4 months in, that someone sees you only as a friend vs. languishing in the "friend zone" for years.
In case you're curious, I don't have an issue with interracial dating and have dated interracially. But I understand why some people prefer to date within their own ethnic group.
At the age of 40, I no longer believe that "race doesn't matter". In my opinion, the tensions and clashes between various ethnic groups are real. For this reason, the implications of interracial dating and marriage play out differently for the various parties involved. Some have very positive experiences, while others have pronounced difficulties.
So, date within your comfort zone. But as a minority you may find it harder to find a partner, especially if shared religious beliefs are important to you. But harder is not impossible. And perhaps by being aware of this challenge, you can make choices that will help set you up for finding a compatible match.
Recently, a friend introduced me to a guy via e-mail. (Full-disclosure: I'm not opposed to being set-up. I figure, "you never know".) However, the online introduction didn't go so well. The man is single (obviously), Christian, has a good job, and possibly a really interesting backstory. But to be honest, there was no "spark".
It's often said that nice guys finish last or that women want a "bad boy". However, I would argue that a healthy woman isn't looking for a "bad boy", but she is looking for a spark or at least a reason to carry on a conversation with a potential interest.
In short, being nice isn't enough.
For example, I consider myself to be a hard worker. But if I go on a job interview, it's not enough for me to dress the part and smile. I have to do my research and find a way to demonstrate my ability to do the job well. I kind of have to "sell" myself a little bit.
Certainly, no one wants to feel like they are on a job interview when they are on a date or meeting someone for the first time, but if you want to capture someone's interest-especially a stranger, you may need to bring more to the interaction than the equivalent of a great smile and a nice suit.
So, if you are a "nice" person trying to capture someone's interest-especially online, here are some tips…
Don't send a group photo.
1st impressions matter. Have a game plan.
Learn the art of small talk.
My first introduction to this guy was with a group photo. In my opinion, if you want someone to know what you look like, sending a group photo of yourself is self-defeating.
Perhaps you could write some sort of caption such as I'm the 2nd guy in the red shirt, on the top row, second to the right. But why not "press the easy button" and just send a photo of yourself?
Which leads me to the next point, 1st impressions matter. Your first impression doesn't have to be perfect, but it should seem like you put in a little bit of effort into the introduction.
From my understanding, this guy saw a video of me playing guitar and decided that he wanted to be introduced. I don't know the complete details of what led to the exchange, but something sparked his interest enough to ask for my contact information.
But from the first introductory sentence, it became clear that he didn't seem to have a "game plan". (Back to the job analogy… it's kind of like applying for a job, but when the interviewer calls you, you don't have anything to say.) So, our conversation from the start, felt awkward and strained.
Instead of asking me questions or sharing a witty anecdote or interesting fact about himself, the conversation kept veering to some variation of "How's your day going?".
To be fair, asking someone about their day is a polite question, but it's a poor question to ask if your intention is to get to know someone, which leads me to the next point.
Learn the art of small talk.
The simplest way to do this is to Be Interesting and Be Interested. It's been said that if you can get someone to talk about something that they are genuinely interested in, they will have a lot to say.
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What do you find interesting and what kind of interests does the other person have? If you are lucky, you might find out that you are both interested in the same things. But if your only "go to move" on the conversational dance floor is asking someone "How's your day?" You may never find out if you have anything in common.
To be fair, this guy is from another country, so perhaps there was a language/cultural barrier, but a person can never go wrong with simple questions such as…
Where are you from?
What do you do for a living? What do you like the least/most about your job?
Have you read any good books or seen any good movies lately?
And if you happen to know about some of their hobbies you can ask things like…
I heard you ran a 5k recently. How long have you been running? Do you have any events that you're training for? (Just be clear, I don't run unless I'm being chased.)
I saw you play guitar. You play well (compliment). How long have you been playing? Do you write your own music? What inspires you?
Like a cliff-hanger at the end of the season finale, you want to find a way to create some type of momentum…suspense…a spark.
Attraction at the end of the day is about creating interest or at least a positive experience for the other person. So, creating a scenario where the other person has to try to draw you out of your shell or come up with interesting questions, is not a great way to make a good impression.
So, I'm sure that this guy is nice, perhaps exceptionally nice. But it would have been nice if he would have tried a different approach in attempting to bridge the gap with a stranger.
So, those are my thoughts. What tips do you have when it comes to meeting someone new?
Do you remember the saying-"Step on a crack and you'll break your mother's back"?
I do. I remember anxiously hopping and skipping over the thin lines of concrete trying to ensure the safety of my mother's well-being.
I'm not sure when I stopped believing that my pedestrian choices had the ability to inflict medical calamity on those that I loved…
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I still identify with the feeling that I need to execute my life decisions perfectly in order to ensure that my world will not implode.
Part of the reason that I have not written more is that I've been struggling with many areas of my life-faith, health, job (finally got a new one), avoiding stalkers, etc.
However, as I embark on the start of a new year, I'm learning to "not be so hard on myself".
I'm learning that sometimes good enough is truly good enough.
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Even if I don't execute things perfectly, all I can do is my best. God can/will pick up the slack.
So, if you need encouragement or just a reason to dance around in your living room, I leave you with the songs that have been on heavy rotation on my iPhone. They've been a reminder that I don't need to be perfect and that it's okay to have some dark days.
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Industrialization of stem-cell based therapies requires innovative solutions to close the space between research and commercialization
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For the entirety of the concentration process, 5 mL samples were drawn from the stream exiting the kSep chamber and tested using the NucleoCounter NC-200 (Chemometec, Copenhagen, Denmark) to monitor the number of Epothilone B (EPO906) cells escaping the fluidized bed. After 1 L of cell suspension was processed, Epothilone B (EPO906) the kSep was halted, the chamber was emptied, and the concentrated cells were collected. The kSep was reset, the tubing and chambers were purged, and the process was repeated until all circulation rates had been tested and the feed source was depleted. 4.9. Downstream Processing: hPSC Concentration Post Full Harvest A bag made up of Epothilone B (EPO906) the filtered PSC suspension harvested from your bioreactor was sampled in triplicate, and the viabilities and cell densities were then decided using a NucleoCounter NC-200. 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On 3rd October we celebrated the wonder of the earth's annual harvest and thanked God for all his blessings.
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One of Middle Georgia's largest peach growers is adding more pecan trees. Pecan prices and continuing labor issues are behind the shift.
At one time Lane Southern Orchard's 4,500 acres were about 80-percent peaches and 20-percent pecans. But now they're about even. Last Fall pecan prices soared to $12 a pound as overseas markets continue to grow.
Farmer Duke Lane says they're adding pecan trees to their aging Fort Valley peach orchards. After six years they start producing nuts. Labor is also easier. To farm 2,000 acres of peaches you need around 250 workers, for pecans, about 40.
"The pecan deal is so mechanized that it basically involves operators of your shakers and your sweepers and your blowers and all."
Pecan trees also live around 100 years whereas peach trees only last 15.
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am completely in agreement with you guys, I've had a work pending in my intervideo DVD creator for 2 weeks just a step to burning my 18-hour work and just like you guys encounter a similar error message. I have brought up the issue with Intervideo's customer support and those guys didn't lift a finger to help me. "They do not extend assistance to OEM software holders," despite the praises these guys got from HP after the latter partnered with them for the sale of Pavilion units. While the software had potential, what's the use of the easy editing feature if in never gets to the critical production part? sandorlau in a different thread suggested the Adobe Encore DVD authoring software. Seems worth checking out judgng by the praises he gave the software. Good luck guys
not sure about that adobe editor. Is it the same as the intervideo dvd creator. All I need is something to burn my movie clips I have saved. I also already paid for that dvd creator, I wouldnt be happy if I had to purchase something else.
I hear your pain....I had a project that was in the making for months....at the time to burn it, it just puked out....for probably 3 weeks I spent most a whole lot of time (ask my wife) to try to figure it out. I would have gone to something else but, would have pretty much had to start over. I was running Windvd Creator Plus. It would basicly puke out during the format stage, BUT, I did also come up with YOUR famous window about must close due to Some error. WHAT ERROR, please tell me. It never did, so I had to do all the experimenting myself. Some things I did that you might try. Are you running Winxp? That is essential. Make sure your RAM is at least 256 or above. Rolled back WMP from 10 to whatever. For some reason, I felt like there might have been a conflict there. Run Check Disc, and Defragg your drive. I downloaded the current Gold trial version from Intervideo website. Thats about it. Hope this may help.
Thanks Vlasor, am running win xp, and shld have sufficient RAM (512 DDR). have scanned and defragged as you suggested. I uninstalled and re-installed the Win DVD Creator. It did one (what I would describe) scratchy burn before the error started appearing again, but the audio was skipping like a damaged CD, the transition was rough and abrupt to say the least.
The last thing to try which I was willing to but unable was to rollback the WMP, am presently running version 9 (doesn't appear in add/remove programs or window components (even if I click 'show updates'). Thanks for sharing, hopefully the people at Intervideo can spread some Christmas cheer around to all of us who remain uncontent with the product. Cheers!
Man.....that is a bum deal. Say, for what it is worth I checked my version I downloaded from intervideo.
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Not sure if them were O's or 0's. Would have to recheck....assumming they were zero's. At any rate, it could be possible this is an upgrade that could have fixed some things. Who knows. Bad news is: It is about a 37-38 meg download. Unfortunately, I have dialup . At least I got it to burn. And it turned out real sweet.
Oh, and by the way, you are correct, you cannot uninstall WMP, it is part of WinXP, but I had upgraded and was able to roll back. Again, I don't know for sure if there was something conflicting, I had just read that there might have been some incompatabilities, and I was desperate....
Help! I am having the same problems with Intervideo WinDVD creator. It was included with my new computer. I did manage to get one created movie burned to DVD after about 5 tries. The second one I was going to do for a friend, used the same pictures, but changed the text. I can't get past the make movie, as it keeps quitting on me at different places in the movie. Same error that Intervideo has encountered a problem and needs to close. Sorry...blah..blah....blah. Has anyone come up with a solution yet? I've closed all running programs in the background, deleted the background music and readded it, deleted all the transitions and readded. Still nothing. Any solutions would be most appreciated. Thanks a bunch
I have been going through all the same problems you guys mentioned, too. A copy of WinDVD Creator Plus came with an LG burner I purchased. I've tried to get help through their so called 'support' on the Intervideo site, but received none at all because of it's so called 'OEM Bundle' status. A simple patch or update would probably solve these problems, but they don't seem to create them for any of their products. What a load of S#IT!!!!! I would love to find a decent solution. As for Intervideo, they can go to hell! I wouldn't buy anything produced by them again thanks to this!
Here's some advice for anyone interested; Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 is a piece of CRAP too!! Too many negatives to list here. Just another set of $100.00 coasters I've recently purchased. Can any one recommend a decent burning package???
Have to disagree with postma071 I have never used WinDvd Creator but I have got"Roxios Easy Media Creator 7".Its definitely the best software I have used.As a back up I use 1Click Dvd Copy a Canadian package which is highly ranked.
I am a realy rookie, but I think I finally, yes that's finally figured out a way to get around the error message. Yes the program Intervideo WinDVD is good for s_ _ t for creating movies. (I couldn't even get it to play all the way through, after I had all my music and pics in.) After months of frustration and e-mails to HP, here is what I did. I recreated the movie in Windows Movie Maker (this program also came with the pkg on my computer.) It took a little getting used to, but in the end I like the program much better. The BIG downfall is that is doesn't allow you to save it to DVD. So, save your Windows Movie Maker newly created movie to your computer as a video file. Then go back into WinDVD and choose "Create CD/DVD from an existing video file. WOW. went off without a hitch. If you have Windows movie maker on your computer, please give it a try. It's very user friendly after you get used to navigating around. I now have a wonderful DVD for my inlaws anniversary. Hope this helps.
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So you want Republicans to win because competetion was wiped out? Ah well.
I must say I'm not completely sure who John Edwards is (I'm Norwegian, so I'm excused) but I think he should do whatever he wants to, as long as his wife' supportive and he's not like leaving her behind. No one besides him and his wife are in a position to make this decision so.
I wonder what I would have done, though.. Kinda hard to imagine, since I would pretty much avoid being president of the United States at all costs.
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Have you heard about the shocking new book about the dangers of marijuana? It's called Tell Your Children, and it's written by former New York Times journalist Alex Berenson. It's been highlighted on Fox News and in the pages of the Wall Street Journal. Have you heard of it?
No? That's probably a good thing. And fortunately, not surprising.
Last year, Simon and Schuster published Berenson's novel – its full title is Tell Your Children: The Truth about Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence – and it immediately brought into sharp focus the degree to which cannabis has permeated American culture. Whereas before we had Cheech and Chong movies and the occasional joke about whether or not the president inhaled, now we have full-blown legal marijuana in some of our most populous states. In the greatest American cities, people now openly smoke weed on the street.
Of course, those of us with good sense understand this is a big move forward. Progressive decriminalization and legalization of cannabis means more people have access to one of the best painkillers available; a great anti-anxiety tool; and a harmless plant that makes relaxation more relaxing. It also means fewer lives ruined by draconian drug policies.
Berenson's book, however, takes the opposite view.
The Book. Published in 2019, Tell Your Children takes its name from the classic (and very silly) anti-pot film Reefer Madness. And, like… not ironically. Reefer Madness has long been viewed, even by pot agnostics and opponents of legalization, as a particularly corny example of how cultural panics can get out of hand; it's generally placed in the same bin of historic embarrassments as Orson Welles' War Of The Worlds broadcast and the "satanic panic" surrounding Dungeons & Dragons in the 1980s. Indeed, the film was originally financed by a conservative church group and later shown as an exploitation shocker.
Berenson largely seems to take the claims in Reefer seriously, though, arguing that full legalization of marijuana will lead to more violent crimes, claiming (wrongly, but more on this later) that weed use increases instances of schizophrenia and other forms of psychosis, and schizophrenic and psychotic people commit more violent crimes.
The Problems With The Book. Put simply, the claims Berenson makes in the books are plan wrong. Cannabis use does not cause psychosis or schizophrenia. Sure, a user might feel a bit paranoid if they're not used to a particularly strong batch, but there's a big difference between a few anxious hours and a DSM-diagnosable mental illness. But the claim by itself isn't the worst of it.
It's full of claims that have been long since disproved. The link between cannabis use and violent crimes has been disproved over and over again. The weed/violence association has a long, racist history, used as far back as the settling of the new world as a way to make Black, Hispanic and indigenous people who used weed seem more dangerous than they are (while conveniently ignoring the substantial numbers of white people who use weed).
The associations Berenson makes about psychosis, schizophrenia and violent crime are irresponsible. In addition to being flat-out wrong, the overall claim in the book that there's a direct line from pot use to violent crime, is also unfair to people with mental illnesses, who are often just as likely to be the victims of violent crimes as the perpetrators.
Additionally, any link that does exist between cannabis and psychosis is one that demands sympathy for people afflicted by psychosis. Dr. Carl Hart, a a drug and addiction researcher at Columbia University, concluded in 2016 that "evidence leads us to conclude that both early use and heavy use of cannabis are more likely in individuals with a vulnerability to psychosis."
In other words, people who have psychotic conditions likely self-medicate with cannabis to alleviate their symptoms, rather than being driven to psychosis through marijuana use. The argument that weed causes violence "is a bullshit claim," Hart told the Guardian. "There's not evidence for it.
Correlation doesn't equal causation. In Berenson's defense, this sort of thing happens a lot. Ever see one of those widely-shared clickbait stories with a headline like "Cheese Helps You Live Longer" or "Red Wine Is Healthy, Scientists Say?" Most of these are stories about scientists who discover correlations between lifestyle factors and health – but the headlines don't tell you that the researchers didn't discover a cause. Red wine might lead to a longer life, or it might not – or it might just be that people who can afford to drink wine regularly also have access to the kind of better health care that leads to a longer, healthier life.
The guy who wrote this is… not an expert. Sure, he's got the New York Times on his resume, but it's not as though he was working the pot-legalization beat; indeed, Berenson's body of work seems to be considerably broader than that. What's more telling is that while this isn't Berenson's first book, it is his first nonfiction book – the bulk of his work consists of Ludlowesque political-thriller potboilers with titles like The Faithful Spy and The Ghost War. So it's not as though he's a longtime scholar of science and public policy.
Even the scientists quoted in the book don't agree with it. Perhaps the most damning condemnation of Tell Your Children is the fact that several of the experts quoted in its pages have publicly stated they were misrepresented. Many of them even signed an open letter debunking the book's claims, pointing out that Berenson cherry-picked data, attributing cause to correlation, and exhibiting selection bias. "When research is misrepresented to uphold and perpetuate the worst myths about people of color and people with mental illness," the letter states, "we are required to speak up."
Cannabis is here to stay, whether guys like Berenson like it or not. Look – weed has been used around the world throughout most of human history, and for a good deal of that time it's been either openly legal or completely unregulated. At the end of the day, Tell Your Children didn't make much of an impact. Buzz around the book died down a few months after its release, largely spurred by the resounding chorus of refutations.
So why write an article about it at all? Why bring attention to it? Good question. If the whole upshot of Berenson's book is that people have mostly forgotten about it, why spotlight it at all, even if to point out its inaccuracies and irresponsible reporting?
The answer is that we still live in a culture where a book like Tell Your Children can get published, because there's still a statistically significant number of people who would buy it, read it and believe it. And as long as the anti-cannabis forces are still aligned, people who understand the profound value of cannabinoids like THC and CBD have to be armed with empirical data and factual refutations.
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PHP Function Reference
This is a partial list of built-in PHP functions that I use for my reference. A full list of functions can be found in the php.net documentation. There is also a great document on how to read the definitions provided on php.net here.
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Hi again: Thanks Whiplash - I always thought Doug liked the car at least as much as me. It has been his "baby" all these years! He never (in 25 years of marriage) has let me drive it! I'll try to get some additional pictures (the one I sent was taken over 20 years ago). Unfortunately it's raining and snowing. It is supposed to clear tomorrow. Lets hope so. The VIN number is correct -- that's what is printed on the little plate under the vindshield. The 0 before the 1 and 2 could be an Os (can't say for sure). The rest of the letters and numbers are correct. The picture is actually taken just south of Montana next to Jackson lake with the Teton's in the background in Wyoming (on our honeymoon).
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This customization option can be … Nach den Klonkriegen erhob das Imperium Anspruch auf die natürlichen Ressourcen von Duro und erklärte ihren Planeten zum Corellianischen Sektor zugehörig. In 3962 BBY, the planet itself was laid to near-total waste during the Mandalorian Wars, when the Mandalorian invasion fleet advancing on the Colonies and Core regions destroyed much of the world using thousands of Basilisk war droids. High technology[1]Starships[1]Starship parts[1] You can help Wookieepedia by expanding it. After the war's end, Duro returned to its lush forested past being restored by the Yuuzhan Vong terraforming. Duros name generator - Star Wars. Duros slaves were used to create the Star … Ohwun De Maal and Chachi De Maal in Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina on Tatooine. — In-game description. databank. Both females and males were bald, though both genders were easily distinguished. 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The Duros were one of the first species to become a major influence in the galactic Republic and in the past, many respected scholars credited the Duros with creating the first hyperdrive. Trade routes The monarchy was eventually abolished in favor of a collection of ruling corporations. Although Duros tend to be a peaceful species, the Empire's restrictive trade practices prompt Madak to leave his government job and become a freelance flight instructor and occasional smuggler. In 220 BBY, during Duro's Industrial Age, the mining city of Tayana reached its height. The Neimoidians retained many similarities to their Duros cousins including basic form, noseless faces, and green skin (though Neimoidians tended to be grayer). Under the Infinite Empire, Duro was a slave world, and helped create the Star Forge 30,000 BBY. The Duros discovered Sneeve in the Kymoodon Era, Adner in 5000 BBY, and Koboth (prior to 219 BBY). The Duros then formed a hereditary monarchy. The Duros set up their government around a consortium of starship construction corporations, with all important political decisions made by the stockholders of the corporations. Hair color In 26 ABY, the New Republic attempted to make Duro habitable and settle refugees there, though their efforts were sabotaged by the Yuuzhan Vong agent Nom Anor. It was based at Ranadaast, a city named after Queen Rana M… Duros slaves were used to create the Star Forge in 30,000 BBY. Atmosphere While usually taciturn, Duros enjoyed telling stories about their travels. The Duros also set up large food processing plants that polluted Duro's atmosphere, forcing the them to relocate to 20 orbiting cities throughout their home system. Foodstuffs[1]Labor[1]Ore[1] In an attempt to stir up conflict between Duro and Corellia, the Empire declared Duro to be part of the Corellian sector. In 25,200 BBY, though, a plague that caused many victims among the Rakata made the Duros slaves rebel and ultimately, the Ra… Instead, it was covered with automated farms for food production. Under the Infinite Empire, Duro was a slave world, and helped create the Star Forge 30,000 BBY. Duros are aliens that are featured in DICE's Star Wars Battlefront and Star Wars Battlefront II as customization options for the Rebel Alliance and, for the latter game, the Resistance as well. Please remove this message when the article is completely sourced. [7] Olfactory organs beneath their eyes were responsible for their sense of smell. Affiliation Government Designation The Duros homeworld, Duro, is located on the Corellian Trade Spine, at the nexus of two vital trade lanes. Climate Points of interest Why can't you just fly around a blockade in the Star Wars Universe? 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Star Wars is Bosnian footballer Ibrahim Duro Bosnian footballer Duro Star Wars a fictional planet in the Star Wars franchise the Mowag Duro a wheeled military vehicle Duros can refer to: Duros Star Wars an alien race in the Star Wars franchise. Duro[3] Average height At some point before 10 BBY, the Lost King of Duro ruled as kingof Duro. The Duros then formed a hereditary monarchy. However, in contrast to their ancestors, Neimoidians possessed pupils that split horizontally, lumpy foreheads, and perpetually frowning mouths. The Gateway Dome refugee camp on Duro in 26 ABY. Orbital position During the New Sith Wars, the Duros colony on Harpori was wiped out by Kaox Krul 1002 BBY. Several years after the fall of the monarchy, Duro became a member world of the Herglic Trade Empire, the most powerful government in the Core Worlds region at the time. Gravity Though tall, the Duros are a physically unassuming race, neither very strong, or particularly nimble. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. [8], The Duros lending tradition was followed by the Duros when asking for loans to Duros lending institutions. [9] Many Duros were pilots and explorers, and were adventurous, though sometimes rash. In 1003 BBY, during the New Sith Wars, the Duros colony on Harpori was wiped out by Kaox Krul. Grid coordinates None[3] Physical information With the Trade Federation nationalized, the disgraced Neimoidians began to reintegrate themselves into mainstream Duros culture. Duros are a Species in the Star Wars universe. [12] However, it was eventually liberated by the New Republic. Duros (food), a crisp Mexican snack made of hardened wheat flour that has been deep fried. The duel left Pablo-Jill injured, and Grievous claimed his lightsaber from the debris. 420 standard days[1] The Duros (pronounced /Dǒǒ'-rōs/)[6] were humanoids with smooth blue-green skin, red eyes, lipless mouths, long thin noseless faces and green blood. The swift success of the campaign sent shockwaves throughout the Galactic Republic, and even neutral Corellia began to tighten its defenses. The Duros then formed a hereditary monarchy. Rogues Gallery: Who's Who: The Bounty Hunters! 26 ABY, the New Republic attempted to make Duro habitable and settle refugees there, though their efforts were sabotaged by the Yuuzhan Vong agent Nom Anor. Jungle[1]Historic: Polluted wasteland[1] Bburru Station (capital)[6]Jivv Space CityJyvus Space CityNew TayanaOrr-OmRanadaast (former capital)RrudobarTayanaUrrdorf City The monarchy declined due to the rise of corruption, and control by a merchant council. Reference Book: Star Wars Saga Edition Clone Wars Campaign Guide Duro is a loyal member of The Galactic Republic at the outbreak of the Clone Wars. It changes the player's head to that of a Duros. In 100,000 BBY, Duro was surveyed by the Columi, who were not impressed. Duros are adventurous and often take the roles of pilots and explorers, to the point that using the title ' traveler' when referring to them was seen as good … How are you? Classification The Duros colonized Neimoidia during their earliest wave of expansion, though the Neimoidians were considered a separate culture by 15,000 BBY. Biological classification Even in the later periods of galactic history, Duros … The Duros High House became the government/legislature, and the Chief Representative Officer became the planet's head of state. Star Wars: A New Hope, Star Wars: … NoselessLarge red eyesAffinity for space travel[3]Green blood Duro system[1] Cartel Market Newest Additions: Available Now! Corellian Trade Spine[2] This meant that any Duros that held stock in a company could participate in the administration of the system. Star Wars Legacies (Mentioned only) Notes and references Edit The Duros are a very old species native of the planet Duro. In 200 BBY, the Tiercam Dam was built. After the Clone Wars, the Galactic Empire collected what was left of Duro's natural resources, and forced many Duros to move off the planet. None natural[1]20 orbital cities Duros , an alien race in the Star Wars franchise. How Wookieepedia treats Canon and Legends, Confederacy of Independent Systems planets, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords, Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 15:3:02, Republic HoloNet News Core Edition 15:3:29, The New Jedi Order: Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse, The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory I: Conquest, The New Jedi Order: Edge of Victory II: Rebirth, The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant, The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee, The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic III: Reunion, Death, Dirt, and the Nerf Rancher's Daughter, Rules of Engagement: The Rebel SpecForce Handbook, Star Wars: Rebellion: Prima's Official Strategy Guide, The University of Sanbra Guide to Intelligent Life: The Duros, Unknown Soldier: The Story of General Grievous, Knights of the Old Republic Campaign Guide, Star Wars: The Clone Wars Character Encyclopedia, The Forgotten War: The Nagai and the Tofs. Duro (also known as Duros) was the heavily polluted and depopulated homeworld of the Duros species. Während der Mandalorianischen Kriege wurde ihr Planet weitgehend mit Abfällen überhäuft. Duros Species Biology, Society, and History. Human[1]Rodian At the same time, the Herglic Trade Empire fell with the formation of the new galactic government. This was another thing that set them apart from the Neimoidians, who did not really care for their young actively. History. 18.5 billion:[1]53% Duros[1]36% Human[1]11% Other[1]Historic:12,000 (surface)[3]53% Duros[3]36% Human[3]11% other[3]1.6 billion (space cities)[3]91% Duros[3]9% other[3] Sie entdeckten und besiedelten viele Welten. As one of the first cultures to develop hyperdrive spacecraft (some even believe the first), Duros-charted trade routes were among the oldest hyperspace routes still in use during the Imperial era. Duros were interested in exploration and ventured off their homeworld to explore the galaxy at an early age. Major imports Later, the planet was liberated by the Galactic Federation of Free Alliances and it is likely that the Duros returned to the now lush Duro after the war's end. Duros Sector map The Duros Sector is a region located on the planet Nar Shaddaa. In 5 ABY, the prisoner Triclops was moved to Duro by Grand Moff Bertroff Hissa. Wikipedia list article. Years before the formation of the Republic, the Duros colonized the planet Neimoidia, giving rise to a genetically distinct "newer version" of Duros, the Neimoidians. [3], The Duros were also one of the founding races of the Galactic Republic. Language Duro (disambiguation) This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Duros. During the Clone Wars, the Confederacy of Independent Systems launched Operation Durge's Lance in 21 BBY, a coordinated and major campaign that led to the capture of Duro. Duro Click EDIT to update the description. Major exports In 13 ABY, CorDuro Shipping took control of the Pri-Andylan shipyards. The New Republic eventually liberated the planet, and put the system back in the Duro Sector. [6], After a young Duros was born, they were cared for and raised by their family members. Famous Duros include the smuggler Sol Vara, who outraced Exar Kun's forces during the Great Sith War to bring food to the refugees of Aduba Six. The event was first mentioned in the backstory of the time skip, which advanced the plot of the timeline forward by ten years. The PC game Star Wars: Rebellion spells this planet "Duros.". Duro was surveyed by the Columi in 100,000 BBY, but the Columi were not impressed and passed it off as a primitive failure, little knowing that the inhabitants of the world, the Duros, would become a space-faring species in the years to come. At an early age, the Duros became interested in exploration and ventured off their homeworld to explore the galaxy and their interstellar technology linked Duro with Coruscant, Corellia, and other Core Worlds; with the Corellians they built the first arm of the Corellian Trade Spine and with the invention of the hyperdrive, the planet entered a Golden Age as a Core Founder in 25,053 BBY under Queen Rana Mas Trehalt. The New Republic eventually liberated the planet, and put the system back in the Duro Sector. Under the Infinite Empire, Duro was a slave world, and helped create the Star Forge 30,000 BBY. Distinctions In an attempt to stir up conflict between Duro and Corellia, the Empire declared Duro to be part of the Corellian sector. Appearances. However, they tolerated their cruel overlords, since it was an occasion for the ever-curious Duros to learn about their inter-stellar technology.
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Electronic Arts is losing out on rights to feature the NCAA's brand and logos in its videogames.
Chalk it up to the antitrust lawsuit filed against the collegiate body by former athletes, write Rachel Bachman and Mike Sielski. The athletes, including former UCLA college basketball star Ed O'Bannon, say they were cut out of billions in revenue from TV and videogames rights.
Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PS4 now must play against much cheaper competition: The Ouya videogame console had its debut in June—and Amazon is already sold out. The Wall Street Journal's Adam Najberg tells us how it matches up. Read More »
Closely held videogame maker Kabam says it is now worth $700 million, based on a recent private transaction that allowed employees to sell $38.5 million of common stock.
None of the money will go to the San Francisco-based company itself, which says it has $50 million in the bank. Kabam expects to notch revenues of more than $300 million this year, up from more than $180 million in 2012. Read More »
People have been digging into the code of videogames to change their characters and storylines for years. Even Ms. Pac-Man began as a hack, as we reported in today's Wall Street Journal.
Many of the hackers say they're doing this as a form of protest, addressing digital sexism by allowing long-time damsels in distress to become heroines.
But is it legal? There haven't been any high-profile lawsuits regarding this type of hacking, and a spokeswoman for Nintendo (which is known for vigorously defending its copyright) didn't respond to a query about whether it plans to pursue gender-switching gamers.
Gamers are flocking to sites like YouTube to learn the latest about their favorite titles.
The videogame industry has been increasingly embracing social media, and gamers are responding.
Videogames are fast becoming one of YouTube's most important segments, a new study from Google finds, with two trailers for Activision's latest "Call of Duty" game leading the all-time trailer leaderboard, above "The Dark Knight Rises" and 007's return in "Skyfall."
"Fifty dollars is a lot to spend on a game, so first impressions really matter," says Erica Larson, head of videogame ad sales at Google. Read More »
But can Google succeed
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location, BBQ, Wifi, Air conditioning, close to the Crete Golf Club
The villa is located in Gouves on the north coast of Crete. it, one with a double bed and one with two tsingle beds which can be converted into a double king size bed, and two bathrooms with shower. To the delight of music fans there is an old piano in the living room area. Highlighting the union of tradition with modern design, a staircase made of iron and glass comes out of the stone wall leading to the airy and sunny Master Bedroom. The Master Bedroom has a king size bed and a bath with bathtub, and a hydro massage - ham am-aromatherapy cabin. Over the Master Bedroom there is a wooden loft suitable for relaxation, meditation, reading, work ... you will be there along the wooden staircase located in the bedroom. From the terrace, which someone can approach either from the Master Bedroom, or from the outside staircase, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the pool and the sea. The villa also offers a space that can be used for various activities. It can be characterized as fitness/play room and contains a bathroom, a refrigerator, gym equipment and a massage bed. On the terrace outside the playroom you can simply relax and enjoy the beautiful view, or you can work out during a Pilates, Yoga, Callanetics or Swedish gymnastics session under the guidance of a personal trainer.From the fitness/play room, a wooden staircase leads to a wooden loft that provides a double bed and can be used as a guest room, when people exceed 6 (six) in number.
The main house features 3 bedrooms: 2 on the ground floor and the master bedroom on the first floor, which has a wooden loft above the master bedroom with cozy sofabed for relaxing reading moments, there is also a private terrace. There is a fitness/play room (with separate entrance) that contains a bathroom, a refrigerator, gym equipment and a massage bed, a staircase leads to the wooden loft above the fitness/play room that provides a double bed and can be used as a guest room, when the party size exceeds 6 (six) in number. The mattresses and pillows are made from natural materials. All bedrooms feature satellite TV
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ART Zdirect - Passive Direct Box
ART
Zdirect - Passive Direct Box
B&H # ARZD
MFR # ZDIRECTdirect from ART is a high quality passive interface that allows for connecting instrument, line, or speaker level signals to a mixer or other balanced input through a high performance audio isolation transformer. The high impedance single-ended 1/4" input is converted by the transformer into an isolated balanced low impedance signal source.
The unit has an extremely flat and wide frequency response and can handle high signal levels while still maintaining an isolated balanced low impedance output. This gives the Zdirect a very clean and neutral sound with a wide variety of signal sources and over long signal runs in high noise environments.
The input attenuator switches allow for a wide range of input signal levels
The Input Link jack allows for tapping off of the signal chain for additional routing
A ground lift switch allows for totally separating the input and output signal grounds when appropriate, to isolate two systems thereby reducing hum and ground-loop noise
Switchable low pass filter cuts out all very high frequency interference. This Bessel filter on the input is placed out of the audio range and is primarily intended to reduce radio frequency interference before it gets into the main system
The filter is also very effective in reducing any digital computer noise artifacts when using the Xdirect as an interface between a computer based audio workstation and speaker monitors
A phase invert switch allows the user to switch signal polarity right at the source
The compact black anodized all aluminum case and its flexible power design allow the DI to provide years of trouble free service in live sound, fixed install, DJ and virtually any PA application
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Brand equity,
Definition of Brand equity:
A brands power derived from the goodwill and name recognition that it has earned over time, which translates into higher sales volume and higher profit margins against competing brands.
When a company has positive brand equity, customers willingly pay a high price for its products, even though they could get the same thing from a competitor for less. Customers, in effect, pay a price premium to do business with a firm they know and admire. Because the company with brand equity does not incur a higher expense than its competitors to produce the product and bring it to market, the difference in price goes to margin. The firm's brand equity enables it to make a bigger profit on each sale.
Brand equity refers to a value premium that a company generates from a product with a recognizable name when compared to a generic equivalent. Companies can create brand equity for their products by making them memorable, easily recognizable, and superior in quality and reliability. Mass marketing campaigns also help to create brand equity.
The commercial value that derives from consumer perception of the brand name of a particular product or service, rather than from the product or service itself.
How to use Brand equity in a sentence?
Your brand equity can be the most important thing in your business as it will ensure a good reliable customer base.
They had a really good brand equity , which meant they would sell more due to the fact that they were well known and popular.
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Brand Equity,
How To Define Brand Equity?
The definition of Brand Equity is: The trust, loyalty and credibility of consumers who find commercial products or services in the market. Loss or loss of brand integrity can lead to a significant decline in sales and market share. Brand integrity can be damaged or damaged by many random events, such as product contamination or handling incidents.
Brand William refers to the premium value that a company produces from a product with a recognizable name compared to a general equivalent. Companies can create a brand image for their products so that they are easy to remember, easy to recognize and of the highest quality and reliability. Large-scale marketing campaigns also help build brands.
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Synonyms of Equity
Brand Equity,
What is The Meaning of Brand Equity?
Trust, loyalty and beneficial customer relationships that get commercial services or services in the market. Loss or low integrity can lead to a significant decrease in sales and market share. Integrity can be damaged or lost by a variety of random events, such as:
Brand Equity means, Equity refers to the premium value that a company generates from contracts with a recognizable name rather than a general contract. Companies can inherit their products, making them memorable, recognizable, and high in quality and reliability. MK's marketing campaign also helps build equity.
Equity refers to the value that a company receives from its reputation compared to the general equation.
There are three main components to equity: consumer perception, negative or positive impact, and value generated.
Equity has a direct effect on a company's sales volume and profitability manufactured by a particular company under a specific name.
Brand Equity,
How To Define Brand Equity?
Customer trust, loyalty and beneficial relationships that commercial services or services receive in the market. Loss or loss of integrity can lead to significant reductions in sales and market share. Integrity can be damaged or lost by a variety of random events, such as:
Equity refers to the amount of premium that a company receives from contracts with a recognizable name as opposed to the general equivalent. Companies can create capital for their products by making them memorable, recognizable, competent and reliable. MK's marketing campaign also helps build equity.
Equity refers to the value that a company derives from its reputation over general equity.
There are three main components to equity: consumer perception, negative or positive impact and resulting value.
Equity has a direct impact on a company's sales and profits that is manufactured by a particular company under a particular name.
Brand with iron from brand to brand.
Sentences of Brand
The mark on the sheep identifies it.
The seller marked his grandfather's name on the animal.
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Twice now I've gone into a room with the Archer, fired at a monster, and then backed out the door again, only to find myself out of combat, and the doorway visibly open but impassable for the rest of the game. In one case that made the mission impossible to finish; in the other I was able to shoot through the open door to kill the monster I needed, but was still unable to pass through the doorway now seen this happen with the Summoner as well, so it's not tied to the Archer.
ERISSERISS
AftershockRelief
this bug is still here. It even made my archer (best toon) to be imprisoned, as it blocked the exit of the dungeon. Bad almost braking game bug.
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MindsEyeSplinterMindsEyeSplinter
New User
had something similar happen - I had to rescue two of my team mates, cleared the dungeon but the door leading out wouldn't open. Had to exit from the menu and lose all progess. Hopefully this gets fixed with the next update.
Also worth mentioning: a couple of times walls were passed through, and two monters occupied the same tile.
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Notes: 1. Definitions of various Areas as referred in this Price list:
a) Covered Area means exclusive area of the Said Premises including (a) total area under the periphery walls, columns, balconies, cupboards, shafts at each floor and (b) 50% area of exclusive open-to-sky terraces (if any) and walls common with other premises adjoining the Said Premises.
c) Super Area means the total of the Covered Area of the Said Premises and the proportionate share of the Common Area.
d) Common Areas & Facilities shall include the land on which the building in which the Said Premises is situated, Common Area, common services such as internal roads, parks , gardens, walking areas, any other open areas within the Sub-Project Land.
g) Sub-Project Land means the land pocket demarcated notionally in Jaypee
Greens Wish Town, Noida on which one or more residential, commercial, institutional or recreational Sub-project(s) is/are located.
2. Exact Covered Area and Super Area of the Apartment shall be calculated based on "As-Built" plans before Offer of Possession of Said Premises. Increase / decrease in the Covered Area shall be charged proportionately as per the total Sale Consideration based on As-Built plans.
3. Car parking slots shall be reserved for each apartment at the basement level as stated. 4. The total sale Consideration stated in this Info Pack is exclusive of one time Interest Free Maintenance Deposit (IFMD) and Estimated Maintenance Charges for 1st Year as stated below: a. Estimated Maintenance Charges for first year @ Rs.17/- psm per month (Rs.1.5/- psf per month) of the Super Area shall be payable extra at the time of Offer of Possession of the Said Premises. The actual maintenance charges shall be based on the actual cost incurred by the concerned maintenance agency.
1,076/- psm (Rs. 100/- psf) of the Super Area shall be payable extra at the time of Offer of Possession of the Said Premises. The aforesaid IFMD which is related to maintenance of Shared Areas & Facilities shall be refunded (unless appropriated earlier on account of payment defaults by the Allottee) by the Company upon transfer of Ownership by the Allottee.
5. The prices are subject to revision / withdrawal at any time without notice at the sole discretion of the Company.
6. Government Taxes as applicable from time to time shall be payable by the allottee in addition to the total Sale Consideration.
8. While making payment of dues, the Allottee shall deduct tax at source (TDS) under the Income Tax Act, 1961 (presently 1% of the payment due to the Company). This provision is presently applicable only if the total Sale Consideration of the apartment is Rs.50 lacs or more. The Applicant/ Allottee shall furnish the prescribed tax certificate stating the Permanent Account Number (PAN) of Jaypee Infratech Limited i.e. AABCJ9042R, to the Company.
9. The Allotment may be permitted to be assigned by the Allottee to any person on terms as may be stipulated by the Company from time to time and upon payment of charges as may be levied by the Company and any applicable charges, duty and/or taxes levied by any Government Authority in this regard. 10. The Standard Terms and Conditions for allotment etc. shall be stated in the Application Form submitted by the Applicant and the Allotment Letter issued by the Company.
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Parke and Ronen Resort 2014 Presentation took place at the popular Chelsea nightspot Number 8 in New York City on Monday night (June 10, 2013). Held by New York designers Parke Lutter and Ronen Jehezkel and sponsored by Bulldog Gin, this year's fashion show included a host of sexy male models, including André Ziehe, the face of 2xist underwear. Veteran mannequin Tyson Beckford also made an appearance to present designer Ronen Jehezkel a giant birthday cake. Inspired by seaside destinations for winter getaways, the new collection presented a wide array of new styles that are perfect for a hunky man to pack for his tropical vacation. It included a ton of hot swimwear, short shorts, fitted shirts and open-weave cardigans. The line also featured fine gauge patterns, color blocking and an emphasis on different shades of primary colors.
The male models gathered at No. 8 in New York City to present the 2014 Parke & Ronen resort collection on Monday evening (June 10, 2013).
The Ibiza Cross swimtrunk in Royal/White was one of pieces in the Parke & Ronen's latest collection at the event, which introduced the label's new Resort looks for 2014 in three acts.
Supermodel Kate Moss was enlisted by Versace for its Spring/Summer 2013 gladiator-themed advertising campaign which was unveiled on Friday (December 21, 2012). The 38-year-old mom was joined by campaign darlings Joan Smalls and Daria Werbowy in the rather steamy Versace campaign shot in London. Captured by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot, the trio of leading beauties looked absolutely gorgeous in the spring 2013 ad campaign. Kate Moss was dressed in a bright orange slash dress and a black lace mini dress that she teamed with bondage-inspired leather boots. The ever-stunning model was surrounded by three scantily-clad and delightfully muscular male models in bikini bottoms including Edward Wilding, Kacey Carring and Veit Couturier. Meanwhile, her co-star in the campaign Daria Werbowy was covered only by a bold statement necklace and Joan Smalls wore a pair of lingerie-lace inspired pants, gladiator sandals and tights. The new ads seemed to be better than the brand's spring 2012 images, which featured Gisele Bündchen and a Instagram-esque color overlay. "To have three glamorous and iconic women like Kate, Daria and Joan in one campaign is not an easy feat," Donatella Versace said in a release. "Mert and Marcus really outdid themselves. Each image is composed like a work of art."
With styling by Melanie Ward and David Bradshaw, Joan Smalls poses with a male model who is oiled up and dressed down in his embellished brief, gladiator sandal and oversized gold chain.
Apart from fronting Versace's spring 2013 campaign, Kate Moss starred in Stuart Weitzman spring/summer 2013 ad campaign. The working mom was chosen to replace Russian supermodel Natalia Vodianova as the new face of the brand. Shot by fashion photographer Mario Testino, Kate Moss looked stunning in a series of simple black and white images. The international fashion icon, wife, mother and entrepreneur was dressed in menswear inspired pieces while showing off a selection of sandals and heels from shoes designer Stuart Weitzman. Kate Moss also wore little but a strategically placed white men's shirt and a pair of high-waisted black briefs in the shot for the spring/summer 2013 campaign.
Kate Moss becomes the new face of Stuart Weitzman Spring/Summer 2013 ad campaign, which marks the first time that she has fronted adverts for an American shoe designer.
Kate Moss wears a white shirt and a black sandal while posing for the campaign.
The British beauty looks sexy with her signature mussed-up 'do in her campaign for footwear heavyweight Stuart Weitzman.
Czech male model Tomas Skoloudik has been featured in the latest issue of French magazine Tetu. Lensed by famed photographer Dean Isidro and groomed by Diane DaSilva, the top model posed for a series of stunning images for the French publication. He looked effortlessly handsome in the shoot that emphasized the concept of contemporary male beauty. With styling from Nicolas Klam, Tomas Skoloudik showed off his facial scruff and buffer body in white boxers, briefs, t-shirts and other lounging fare in the underwear spread. With his green eyes, brown hair and flawless body, Skoloudik, one of the top male models right now, is obviously the favourite choice of fashion brands and magazines. His impressive physique has been front and center on numerous magazine covers such as Men's Health and Indigo. Additionally, the 27-year-old hunk has worked campaigns for Calvin Klein, Dolce & Gabbana, Guess Underwear among a slew of others. Last year, Tomas Skoloudik continued the momentum with big campaigns for the "Armani" brand, being not only the face of their spring Jeans campaign, but also the body for the label's underwear ads.
Top male model Tomas Skoloudik, whose measurements are 38-30-38, flaunted his hot body as he appeared in the latest issue of Tetu magazine.
Tomas Skoloudik wore a white tank top and underwear while being photographed by Dean Isidro.
Tomas Skoloudik, who is represented by modeling agency DNA Models, went shirtless as he fronted the spring/summer 2013 campaign for Italian label Calliope.
The 27-year-old model was clad in a paisley shirt in the photo shot by photographer Chloé Mallet. He also sported blooming florals, stripes and camouflage motifs as well as mixed them with denim pieces and basic cotton tees.
After being on the top of her career for 15 years and having given birth to one baby under her belt, Gisele Bundchen still owns the body that most women would die for. The 31-year-old Brazilian sexy supermodel kicks off the New Year 2012 by becoming faces of three reputable brands: Versace, Givenchy and Salvatore Ferragamo. This is also why Gisele Bündchen is the richest supermodel ever in the world. Thanks to the fabulous style, elegance and beauty, this walking fashion queen sets every stage on fire and her figure is the most wanted celebrity body in 2012.
Gisele Bündchen
Eva Mendes
Even Eva Mendes, who is now dating with Hollywood's hottest man, Ryan Gosling, once admitted her body was too curvy & sexy for normal clothes
Rosie Huntington Whiteley
The British blonde bombshell looks stunning than ever when gracing the cover of Harper's Bazaar UK's January 2012 issue. The model-turn-actress admits, "I may be the world's sexiest woman, but i didn't get this body by accident"
Karlie Kloss
19-year-old Karlie Kloss, the American beauty originally from Chicago, takes part in the Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2011 and dubs "The Body" by Vogue Italia thanks to perfection with legs that never end
Josephine De La Baume
Josephine De La Baume, who got married to music producer Mark Ronson, is also featured on this list thanks to her fabulous body
Lara Stone
Calvin Klein girl Lara Stone, one of the best supermodels in the world, stars in the 2012 Pirelli Calendar
Jessica Alba
Fresh from popping out baby number two, Jessica Alba shows off fantastic post-pregnancy body in a hot pink bikini spending the day poolside with her family in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.
Gwyneth Paltrow
The 39-year-old mother of two, Gwyneth Paltrow, looks much more 'fit' than anyone and be the inspiration to women of all ages because she works hard at her perfect body
Rihanna
The 23-year-old superstar Rihanna shows off her outrageous curves and looks stunning and glamorous in bikinis the beaches as well as in barely-there bikinis on stage
John Stevens is an Internet marketer and freelance photographer. He likes collecting photographs of celebrities, posting breaking news and writing articles to comment on outstanding events in the field of entertainment.
Kate Upton has been featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine's annual swimsuit issue 2012 in a two-toned, red string bikini with a bottom piece. The announcement that the 5-foot-10 blonde bombshell will be on the cover is officially made on Monday night's episode of "The Late Show with David Letterman". Kate Upton, who is a native of Melbourne, Florida and the niece of Republican Congressman Fred Upton, joins the shortlist of models including Heidi Klum, Elle MacPherson, Tyra Banks and Brooklyn Decker to appear in the coveted role as the swimsuit issue's cover girl. On 13 February 2012, the blonde beauty was spotted making her way to Times Square as the billboard featuring the front page shot made its grand debut in New York City.
Kate Upton is featured on the cover of 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The news was leaked before the billboard was unveiled
It is easy to understand why Kate Upton landed the list of most desirable women in the world. You will not have any doubt about that if you see her in bikinis for the 2012 Beach Bunny Swimwear ad campaign.
At the age of just 19 years old, Kate Upton has a figure that has become men's centre of attractions as well as women's envy. The young lingerie model proudly showed off her hot body while posing in the swimwear ad campaign and a number of catalog shots for Beach Bunny around the Caribbean beaches. Kate Upton looked extremely stunning in various colorful bikinis from the brand's Deep Blue Spring 2012 Collection.
Kate Upton used to model for Beach Bunny Swimwear in 2011. The model, who has been known for her stunning physique, has burst onto the modeling scene after being featured in the 2011 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. She also models for Guess and Victoria's Secret.
Kate Upton has another set of hot pictures for Beach Bunny swimwear, this time for the Deep Blue Spring 2012 Collection
Kate Upton models for Beach Bunny swimwear ad campaign
Kate Upton's figure has become men's centre of attractions and women's envy as well
The 19-year-old proudly shows off her enviable curves while romping around the Caribbean beaches in various colorful swimsuits
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I'm looking to purchase the 560Ti, but am having trouble deciding which one exactly. Basically, I want a cool/quiet card with good OC potential. Possibly looking to SLI in the near future. I'm looking at the EVGA 560Ti FPB version. How does this compare to the pre-factory clocked versions? Is there a 560Ti at a better value?
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to reallyAh, fate is a cruel bitch—lost power Tuesday at my home due to Isaac mixing things up in the Gulf (yet the FOX affiliate I work for never lost power, but I was off work), so I'm REALLY late watching this week's show. Gotta love those rabid YouTube fans. Tonight the dancers all get to do solos in addition to their all-star partnerships.
Guest judge: Self-proclaimed fanboy Jesse Tyler Ferguson of Putnam County and Modern Family fame makes a return visit. Shenanigans will most certainly ensue.
(Note: As I'm having to watch the show piecemeal and not in the exact order everything aired, the commentary on the solo profile packages will be in parentheses under the dance review.)
Top 8 contemporary
There must be something these choreographers find fascinating with the whole Eastern/Asian motif in contemporary….Sonya's number from Season 8, Wade's Top 10 piece from Season 6—and all with a funky twist. New to me choreographer Peter Chu adds his take with a Kill Bill/Big Trouble In Little China motif. Another clear winner of the Tour Lineup sweepstakes.
Witney
Witney gets ratched (ratchet?) with Twitch in new to SYTYCD-US choreographer Luther Brown's hip-hop piece. Don't worry, Witney—I STILL don't know what "ratched/ratchet" is either, and I supposedly have my urban card. But you hung in well, sweetie. Almost reminded me of Natalie Fotopoulos's swag in the "Promiscuous" hip-hop of Season 2. Witney's cha-cha/samba inspired solo to Rihanna's "Where Have You Been" had me a little worried—a lot less than her usual substance but the sexpot was turned all the way up, so there was definitely a draw there.
*Side note: upon tracking down the "definition" of ratchet as per the Hip Hop Archive and finding its origins in Lil Boosie, I am still not much clearer on the subject, as I have also never figured out what a Lil Boosie is. Y'all can keep that card.*
(LMAO! Witney's dad is such a….dad. She is amazingly evocative for an 18 year old, so I get it. Plus, little girls never really grow up in their fathers' eyes, so I think it'd probably be hard on him anyway. That bundle of energy thing explains a LOT.)
Cole
Cole gets another contemporary (this time from a more girlie-looking Sonya Tayeh) where he can channel his emotions from the depths of his soul to be…soulless. Shades of Gravity AND Alex Wong come out in his stature and, well, Allison Holker makes anybody look phenomenal. Her job tonight was quite easy, though. The boy is good…and matches her move for move, step for step. That assisted lift/jump that hovered in mid-air for a few seconds—wow. Cole's martial arts themed solo was our first reminder in a long time that he has consistently been dancing out of his style.
(Shy, socially awkward, outcast, baby of the family–if I didn't know exactly how much older than you I am, I'd swear we were separated at birth. His mom reminds me strongly of Rita Moreno.)
Eliana
My darling Eliana pulls two of my favorite cuties—Jonathan Roberts and Season 6's Ryan Di Lello—for a quickstep. I don't know why the bored/agitated housewife theme keeps popping up on this show, but it is a very interesting shade to paint onto a ballroom number. Thank goodness for those ballerina lines, because I'm not sure anyone else could have pulled that off like that, especially in such a leg-revealing costume. And yay to the vampy alpha female she brought out tonight—THIS is some of what I was looking for in Mercy. Eliana's solo evokes a Black Swan air—and, as usual, is flawless. (ANYBODY who can pull off a front walkover in both heels and pointe shoes is the BOMB dot com in my book.)
(Love the "close with Mom" stories. "I moved to New York to study with the Joffrey Ballet….I think it worked out, because I'm here now." Biggest DUH statement of the millennium, my love.)
Lindsay
In an unprecedented move, Cole gets to reunite with Lindsay and do another Sonya Tayeh routine…oh wait, that really IS Alex Wong this time. Lindsay and Alex put their tensions on display for this jazz piece, and it's really technically good. You can see the pre-ballroom dance training coming out of Lindsay. She's still very exact for me, though—some things that should just flow you can see her counting on, and while that does satisfy the needs of the choreographer and the work, sometimes a little too much precision makes it more of a dance routine than a performance experience. There's no doubt that she's a talented dancer; I would just like to see a little less polish on her performances that require an emotional commitment. (And I see that Nigel, Mary AND Jesse agree with me.) The ballroom solo was just as technically perfect.
(A studio kid…figures. Keep working with the Ballases, particularly on your performance level. Mark's gotten a DWTS trophy or two out of it. Brilliant technique, but I think you need life to get a little messy to color your life experience enough to muddy the emotional waters and give your dancing that extra depth the judges keep asking for.)
Will
Our loveable goofball has to get serious tonight, literally dancing away his pain (in the guise of Lauren Gottlieb) in this Christopher Scott hip-hop number. And he does so—quite well, actually. He stays in sync and well connected with Lauren in a very separatist routine, and manages to pull a little swag out of his back pocket. Will's solo? Technically OK (I need those long limbs to stretch more, if that's possible) but emotionally brilliant. Reminds me of a taller Teddy Tedholm.
(*sniff* "I think dance saved my life." The little oddball outcast in me just gave you a standing ovation for that. Keep dancing–you radiate joy when you do.)
Cyrus
Gimme gimme Moore—and we got it, in both Mandy and Melanie. Basically "two cool kids strutting around town," we get treated to a Fossesque, "Sweet Charity" revamp of Rich Man's Frug. Once again, Cyrus rises to the challenge. It's very good for him that the choreography has elements of Broadway and hip-hop in it because, as previously demonstrated, Cyrus can pull them off with ease. Matching Melanie's energy and presence was just as easy. I will repeatedly acknowledge my bias toward Cyrus, but even if I weren't a fan I'd have to be simply for the degree to which he dedicates himself to matching all of these incompatible styles and selling them as if he's being doing them all of his life. I am really most interested in seeing where his career goes post-show and tour. Getting such a wealth of dance history and education in doing SYTYCD can only serve to make his hip-hop and animation PHENOMENAL. Which is also the word I'm using for that solo.
(You REALLY look like your dad. I see shades of both parents in you, but you look a lot like your dad. And how great is it to have such a supportive mom? She can be proud of the young man she raised.)
Chehon
The tango "look" in the rehearsal clip just cracked me up. However, if there's anyone who could carry the swagger of a Miriam and Leonardo tango and go toe to toe with Anya Garis, it's our Chehon. It definitely didn't hurt to put a few balletlike jumps and stances in there because it helped to give him that sense of imposing height and stature required of the male tango partner. The paso doble segments added to the drama of the connection, though some of tango form looked off (are the feet supposed to be pointed in the ganchos?). But it was an excellent turn….and the ONLY time you'll hear me say I liked Anya as a blonde for once. No words to be said on the solo…it was the usual mind-blowing fabulosity.
(I'm not really sure how I got the air of "adopted kid" from Chehon without knowing anything in-depth about his background, but seeing it confirmed was not a big surprise to me. It's my experience that adoption tends to bring some of the greatest people into your life–I figure I can call myself an expert since I married one. 😉 Parents who can send their kids away to study, train and follow their passions have to be some of the bravest people on the planet, and I take this opportunity now to thank Beat Wespi and Edith Tchopp for taking that chance and sharing their precious gift with the rest of us.)
Tiffany
Tiffany gets to be thrown around the stage by Ade Obayami to Mandy Moore's choreography and Celine Dion's epic vocals. Seems like I've seen this before….Caitlyn and Mitchell, much? (Though the sight of her carrying Ade in the rehearsal package was too funny for words—how do you watch her seriously after that?) But it was just as good as the previous Mandy/Celine collab—Tiffany has got to be a good dancer to be able to be seemingly tossed by Ade from one lift to the next like she was a featherweight streamer and not a 100+ pound girl. She has managed to make beautiful pictures with every frame she's danced this season, and though I've pretty much come down on her (along with Janaya and Audrey) for being "invisible," her work clearly speaks for itself. You can see it in her solo, as well—floating with an assist from an able-bodied male is one thing, but being able to recreate that same sense of fluidity BY YOUR DAMN SELF?!? I tip my hat to you, young lady….and that standing ovation is well deserved.
(Awww! Too stinkin' cute! Her technique was excellent even at a young age–I've taught advanced students that never had that good a point in the toe and stretch in the leg. You were clearly born to do this.)
Bottom 4:
Witney (saved)
Lindsay
Cole (saved)
Will
As a turn of the last judges' save of the season, Lindsay and Will bow out of the competition, which is not wholly unexpected. If looked at overall—from auditions to Vegas to the competition stage—Witney and Cole had way more grab-you-by-the-throat standout moments. The caliber of dancing and performance is really tightly knit, so I imagine this was an extremely difficult decision for the judges to make. At this stage, the blow is not as keenly felt since all of the night's performers have already been locked into the tour; still, I'm sure there's some smarting about not being in contention for the top title. But even without the tour berths, there are no losers here. Each dancer has brought their own special shine to this season, and we viewers wouldn't have it any other and horrible
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Ignore Me
The act of ignoring someone is: refusing to take notice of or acknowledge them When you're ignored, you learn to live in a world of silence. You learn to not speak, to silence you opinion, and muffle your thoughts. And when your thoughts are caged what are you? You're a phantom smear of grey against the colorful canvas of the world. You're that lightning bug that shines so damn bright until you are smothered in a jar because they forgot to give you air. You're fading into a desolate void that's sucking you up and refusing to let go. You're being ignored. Being ignored is accompanied by its friend called sadness; who's a total bitch that likes gripping your heart and slowly shredding it to pieces. Being ignored is one of the worst feelings in the world. It's like a tsunami of poisonous gas that will suddenly wash over you but deliberately take its time in suffocating you, driving you insane because you just want it to be over with. And when you want it to be over with, you become desperate. Desperate enough to take a box cutter to your wrists with the hope that words will spill out of your family's mouths like the red elixir spilling out of your veins. They do, though the words are saying you're going to a therapist and you're fine with it, because they see you. Until you never make it to the office because they forgot. Desperate enough to take your entire personality and twist and refine it to meet other people's needs and views until you're nothing but a fragmented, deformed version of yourself. A version that has to paint a new mask on every night to cover the holes and hide the cracks. And then they finally decide to just throw the mask away. You're being ignored again. And being ignored doesn't feel very good does it? It feels like you're being stuffed into a Jack in the Box and finally when you can't take it anymore, you burst out and scare everyone, for nothing though, because they just shove you back into the box. Back into a world of muffled thoughts and silence.
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Events
are complex, yet (with a little creativity and lots of careful
planning) can become memorable, successful and enjoyable
experiences for everyone, including you – the organiser.
The Executive Traveller event-planning tips are designed
to help events organisers to focus on what they must do
to deliver consistently great events.
You will need to think through a logical
process which will include research, design, planning and
production tasks. Purpose:
Do your research: Before you get stuck into organising your
event, do you know whether anybody else (other than you
and your team) considers it to be a good idea? You must
first conduct some formal or informal quantitative and/or
qualitative research, to identify needs, and then find an
event to match.
Ultimately, you are trying to reduce the risk which you
are taking, through delivering an event which your customers
actually want. At this stage, too, you must decide what
the purpose of the event is – why hold an event? This
information will inform all of your decisions from this
point forward. Presentation:
It's design time: Having established that it's
a good idea, it is now time to create a blueprint for your
event: what is it going to look like, feel like, the programme,
theme, activities, promotion: in other words, the 'how'
of delivering an event which will meet your intended audience's
expectations.
After you have created your outline event design plan, it
is always advisable to do more market-acceptance research:
do potential audience members like it? Recheck the figures
and see whether it is still feasible, given the available
resources. Planning:
You simply cannot spend too much time planning your event.
With definitive answers to why, who, what, when and where,
it is time to source and contract everything you will need
to make your event a success.
What services do you require? What sort of expertise do
you need? What type of organisational structure do you require?
Your event project plan will identify critical dates; these
will dictate the tempo of your decision-making. Place. Your Event's Venue:
When selecting the venue, know who your guests are. Wealthy
guests require a five star hotel or resort and all the services
provided during the event must be of very high quality.
Do not despair, there are some fantastic venues available,
so do think creatively about your venue choice. A great
venue really sets the tone and sense of occasion for your
event. A thorough evaluation of the venue and what it has
to offer must be undertaken, to determine whether it is
a good match for your event and organisation.
How many people can it accommodate? Will the proposed audience
like it? How flexible and accommodating do you think the
venue's staff will be? What services and facilities
can the venue offer you?
Programme:
The programme can make or break an event. It is one of the
vital components of your event – it's the reason
why your audience is there, so it must be good. The programme
outlines what the audience is going to do, listen to, watch
and take part in.
It has to be interesting, engaging and enjoyable. If you
want your audience to remember your event, for all of the
right reasons, you need to establish how your audience is
really going to get involved in your event. Participation:
Audience members always want to feel part of the events
which they attend; when they do, they can get a very real
sense of engagement – something stirs inside! When
this happens, they leave events with great memories and
a strong impression of the host organisation.
Events managers must think about how they are going to involve
their audiences and what they are going to take part in,
learn about, experience, try out and problem-solve. Promotion:
Your planned event may be the next big thing, but, if your
promotion misses the mark, your event will fail. Your promotion
must seek to draw people to the event: to excite them to
buy, enquire, to talk to you and/or to join.
Your promotion must provide a compelling reason for attending,
promising a rewarding, entertaining, informative, exciting
and not-to-be-missed event. You will undoubtedly have to
use a mix of promotional media to get the message to your
audience.
Do you know how your audience typically finds out about
events; if you don't know, don't guess - find
out. Production:
Making it happen. Event managers must understand what needs
to happen on the ground to ensure a successful event. Operational
plans must detail all arrival times, staffing levels/roles,
contractors' build times, arrivals' sequence,
event-opening times and, of course, must not omit the all
important risk assessments and event management plans, plus
health and safety. People:
Your people, your team and you: Events are hard work, so
you will need a committed team around you. Consider also
your external team members: what qualities do you require
from them? Match talents to tasks.
Events are a service, so the attitude of
your team members, all of them, will be instrumental in
creating that high-quality event experience which your audience
will remember. What do you know about your audience: Who
are they? What do they do? Where do they come from?
If you don't know who they are, how can you provide
for them? Events managers require bags of energy and a real
passion for their work; if you spread infectious enthusiasm,
your staff will respond and guests will really enjoy being
around those who love what they are doing.
Fine
Tuning
Venue Size
Check the venue to make sure that your venue can easily
accommodate your expected target audience. It should not
be too small or too large for your guests. If too small,
then your guests will feel discomfort. If it is too large
then you will unnecessarily end up paying more for the venue
. Know how many people are attending
Know how many people are attending your event with R.S.V.P
clearly printed on the invitation. The term R.S.V.P is a
French acronym. Its meaning in English is 'Please Respond'.
If R.S.V.P is printed on the invitation then the invited
guest is expected to tell the host whether or not he/she
is attending the event. Since many people don't understand
the meaning of this term or don't bother to reply back,
it is advisable to individually call and ask your guests
about there plan to attend the event. In this way you can
get quite accurate idea of the guest size which will help
you in deciding food and beverage quantities also
. Convenience
Your venue should not be very far from the place where majority
of your target audience live. It should have proper lighting
and ventilation. It should not be in a noisy or polluted
area. It should be absolutely neat and clean and free from
any type of infestation. It should also be able to manage
all types of climatic conditions. Always try to organize
indoor events if possible as there production cost is lesser
than the outdoor events.
Research
your venue
Find out how many events have been organized in the venue
so far; whether or not venue and the staff there is event
friendly. If venue has noise ordinance problems in the past
like neighbours calling the cops to shut down the event,
then it is not a good idea to organize event there especially
outdoor event.
Parking
facility
Make sure venue has its own parking space. It should be
big enough to accommodate your guest's vehicles conveniently.
If parking space is not adequate then look for other venue.
Never compromise on parking space especially if you are
organizing event on a large scale.
Security
Arrangements
Security of guests, service providers and target audience
is a very important issue which should never be neglected
or compromised at any cost. Make sure that your venue has
adequate number of fire extinguishers, fire alarms, emergency
escape routes, sprinkler system (a system consist of overhead
pipes designed to control or extinguish fires), security
personals, handicap ramps, security cameras, first aid kits
and power backup (like generator, inverter, UPS). Your venue
must have separate entrance and exit gates and it should
not be more than 30 minutes away from the nearest hospital.
If your venue is at a remote location then presence of doctor
and ambulance is a must. Also make sure your mobile phone
properly works there. If your mobile phone network area
is weak there or doesn't exist then you must have some other
modes of communication like satellite phone. For large scale
events presence of fire fighters, fire engine, police, paramedical
team with ambulance is a must.
Venue
Staff
Your venue must have adequate number of staff to serve your
guests. Find out the ratio of servers to guests. The venue
staff must be friendly, helpful and courteous. It should
be decently dressed. Give special attention to there personal
hygiene. Nobody likes to be served by someone who is stinking
and looks like a pirate of the 13th century. Ask you venue
manager whether or not the staff is able and willing to
work overtime. Restrictions
Every venue has some unsaid restrictions like photography
and videography restrictions, alcohol restrictions, music
restrictions, dress code, decoration related restrictions
(like you can not install your own structure and lights
for decoration or paste/paint anything on the venue's wall),
advertising restrictions (like you can not put a banner
on the main gate of the venue) and other restrictions like
outside caterer is not allowed or outside security service
is not allowed etc. Find out all these restrictions before
hiring a venue.
Additional Services
Some venue provides additional services like catering, floral
decoration, fireworks, audio-visual aids; Staging, Lighting,
props, decor for event production; ticketing, reservation,
transportation and sight seeing tours for the guests; DJs,
anchors, performers etc for event programs.
Questions
you need to Ask
Ask following questions from venue manager before hiring
a venue: Venue Fee
Does it include:
• all other taxes? (Negotiate rental fee to ensure
the best deal.)
Is dance floor
• table, chairs and linens
• Is security and liability coverage included in the
venue fees?
Q5) What is the price range for a seated/buffet lunch and
dinner?
Q6) What are the Corkage fees?
i.e. fees to server liquor. Make sure that venue has the
license to serve alcohol. Check the license for expiration
date.
Q4) Is there any cost for parking?
Generally parking space is provided free of the cost by
the venue but some venues may charge separately for parking
facility.
Budget
for what is not included in the venue fee?
Q7) What is the cost of sleeping rooms?
Q8) What is your cost per person and per food item?
Q9) What are your bartending and bar set up fees?
Q10) What are your fees and how do you charge for providing
additional services?
Such as floral decoration, fireworks, audio-visual aids;
staging, lighting, props, decor for event production etc.
Q11) What modes of payments are available?
Q12) What are your payment, refund and cancellation policies?
8) Venue Inspection
If you will go as an event manager to a venue for inspection
you will be shown the venue as an ideal venue for organizing
your event. So best way of inspecting a venue is to check-in
there as an anonymous guest, stay there for 2-3 days and
deliberately use all the services provided by the venue.
Make sure Air Conditioners, fans, water
tabs work properly, elevators are operational. There is
adequate lighting and ventilation. Check out for sanitation
and infestation.
Find out how helpful, courteous and professional is the
venue staff.
9) Amount of Work Required
Select a venue where lesser amount of work is required to
be done. Lesser the work, lesser will be the production
cost of the event.
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City Pension Zem Tokyo
Home
City Pension Zem is a 4-star venue set just 1.6 km from Tokyo Sky Tree, Edo-Tokyo Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo. It features dry cleaning, laundry and tour assistance as well as an elevator and parking.
The hotel is placed in a metropolitan area, a short walk from the cathedral, museums and the temple. Mitsui Memorial Museum, Hamacho Park and Suitengu are located 550 meters from the hotel.
Shibaraku offers japanese meals and lies within 150 meters of the property.
Haneda airport can be reached in 15 minutes by car from City Pension Zem.
There are computers and a business corner available on site.
Important information
Check-In:from 15:00-23:00 hours
Check-Out:until 07:00-11:00 hours
Facilities
General
Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN
Limited time reception
Elevator
Television in lobby
No Pets Allowed
Dining
Breakfast available (Surcharge)
Services
Tours/ticket assistance
Computer Rental
Newspaper service
Self-service laundry
Room Amenities
In room air conditioning
Refrigerator
Bottled water
Slippers
Location
2-16-9 Kakigaaracho, Tokyo, Japan
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SBT Litters
Available Kittens
Amaya
Sex: Female
Mother: Mayael
Father: Saturn
Claudia
Sex: Female
Mother: Mayael
Father: Saturn
Endlessly curious and ready for adventure Claudia is a social girl and would be a great fit in a busy or more laid back home. Claudia was a part of our show circuit this year and has becomeaccustomed to traveling and wearing a harness.
Lissa
Sex: Female
Mother: Sydri
Father: Jazal
Lissa is an incredibly sweet and intuitive girl. She is very clever and forms a close bond with her people.
Lissa was a part of our show circuit this year and loved meeting everyone! She is harnessed trained and accustomed to traveling.
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Five of Cups
When the Five of Cups appears in your reading, a black hole is sucking out your life energy. This is usually due to a loss of some sort. Disappointment is a bitch, it is also a part of life. The trick is to not stay there if it visits you. Let yourself feel the heavy feelings, but at a certain point you need to move on. It is pointless to ask 'why' when there is no answer. Remember that on the card there are still two out of 5 cups standing...all is not lost. Pick up these cups and keep moving. Start saying 'Thank You that the worst is over' as you continuously move away from the pain. You will heal. This card can represent existential angst. We are born with a certain level of discontent. This is a spiritual situation and the 5 of Cups can be a push to find more meaning in life. In a relationship reading, this card sucks. It represents deep disappointment in a connection or person. It may trigger feeling abandoned. The Fives of the tarot tend to be challenging. They usually represent some sort of crossroads or crisis we need to work our way out of. You are adjusting your course in the middle stages of a journey.
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Sheriff Woody's Sorceror Canoes
Description
These stainless-steel canoes offer a water's-eye view of the dampness around the Moats of America. It's the neatest way to see the shoes of animatronic Native Americans without sacrificing your machismo!
Touring Advice
If traveling with unruly children, you may want to promise them ice cream while taking them on this show.
Guest Information
Annoyance may occur.
Show is closed for complete replacement from June 6 to September
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use either Offwoods with DEET or Bull Frog with DEET! Deet is the crucial part. My friends father did a lot of the research on Deet and says that it really works. He says you do NOT need to add more than they suggest. It wont help any more if you add more than they recommend.
However, I say this and nothing works for me. My friends always joke that im the "tenderloin" and theyre the "ribs" (as in the tenderloin=delicious part of the deer and ribs=not as tasty....I have no clue how we started that...)
I literally act as a bug repellant for my friends. Bugs FLOCK to me. I have 20ish bites on my legs at all times...which stinks because I scratch them til I have bruises. So now I look like my boyfriend beats me!
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Urban Gardener Keepsake Cards
The sun is shining and rain is on the way this weekend, which means the garden is growing! And yesterday a swarm of honeybees moved into the little "swarm trap" nuc box I'd set up for them. They'll soon be pollinating a little closer to home. Stumptown Printers has introduced four new tri-color Keepsake cards this season (it's still Spring, right?) celebrating the creatures and plants that bring the urban gardeners among us so much joy … you can get them from our shop or buy online.
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Getting Started with SFTP Gateway on Azure
Overview
SFTP Gateway is a pre-configured SFTP server that transfers files to Azure Blob Storage.
You can use the SFTP Gateway admin interface to create an SFTP user. After that,
the SFTP user can upload a file to the server, which in turn pushes the file to
Azure Blob Storage. Once successfully transferred to Azure Blob Storage, the file is deleted from the server.
Figure 1: An admin user connects to the web interface and creates an SFTP user. The SFTP user connects to SFTP Gateway
and uploads a file. The server uploads the file to Azure Blob storage.
1. Launch a VM
To begin, launch the SFTP Gateway virtual machine from the Azure Marketplace. You will need to configure your
network security group with access to port 22 for SFTP, as well as ports 80 and 443 for the web management
interface.
2. Initial configuration
3. Create an SFTP user and log in
After completing the one-time setup, you can start using SFTP Gateway. Provision an SFTP user, and then log in as that
user. Upload a file, and that file will automatically appear on Azure Blob Storage.
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There were hundreds of 20W 9cms PAs doing the rounds at rallies three or four years ago. They were made by Stealth Microwave and run off 12V and were selling for quite low prices. Dealers couldn't sell them, I think quite a few were bought for their attractive purple heatsinks. They came in a box with two and a PSU and diplexers that make good filters typically £25 or less.
It won't help to point out you should have got one while they were cheap but on the plus side, there are probably a lot of them still about.
While you look, there are also 50W models of that PA and some 15W HP amplifiers which were more efficient. The gain is about 50 dB so you will need an attenuator.I have 2 new Toshiba UM2683A PA's (50W), a Stealth Microwave
SM3436-43 (20W) and a DL2AM 130W amp for sale.
The DL2AM amp needs more drive than you have but the others need
less than a mW for full output.
I have the SG-Labs transverter for 9cms but would like to add a
PA to up the power about 20dB. Searching the internet does not
give any sources of a suitable unit. Kuhne appear to have
abandoned the band and could find no-one currently offering the
Ionica units.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a suitable power amplifier
that is readily available and doesn't weigh a ton (I need it
for
the band and could find no-one currently offering the Ionica units.
Does anyone have a suggestion for a suitable power amplifier that is readily available and doesn't weigh a ton (I need it forMost of these horns are used on my antenna range and have Network Analyzer S11 and Gain tables laminated on them. Yes, they work nicely in 50 Ohm systems.
Traditionally on an exponentiation Slot or Vivaldi antenna the feed point was 1/4 wave in front of a short.
Later is was learned that replacing the 1/4 wave slot with a circle greatly broadened the frequency response of the antenna. As for the ridges themselves. The size of the opening determines the lowest frequency they will work at. How close you can position the slots determines the highest frequency. Basically it's the structure behind the feedpoint that is helping to set the impedance.
Kent
PS I like to think to the Vivaldi antennas as a ridged horn without the horn! hihi
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WILD FOREST PLANT TALISMAN
€25.00
This talisman will be shipped on 12th of April. Because of the later shipping the shipping is free.
Plants gathered underneath the pines and wild meadows. Pressed between pages of old books. Twinflowers, ferns, forget-me-nots, lady's mantle... Every flower has a meaning. I will let you decide the meaning of this talisman. Perhaps it reminds you of moments in the forests of childhood or meaningful moment by the hepaticas.
Made of real wild plants of the forest: ferns and hepatica. Brass frame and chain. Glass protecting the precious plants.
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Reasoning doesn't have this function of helping us to get better beliefs and make better decisions. It was a purely social phenomenon. It evolved to help us convince others and to be careful when others try to convince us.
The position of Mercier and Sperber would appear to provide an evolutionary explanation for all manner of rhetorical devices and tendencies. Individuals, for example, have a tendency to ignore data that does not support their case. This phenomenon is called confirmation bias. In a sense, reason isn't an instrument by which to acquire truth. Instead, it's perhaps more ambiguous. Reason is a means by which to convince others, change their minds. Reason is coercive.
Mercier and Sperber's argument has inflamed some elements of the academic community. Darcia Narvaez, an associate professor of psychology at the University of Notre Dame diminished the theory as a moment of academic fashion:
[it] fits into evolutionary psychology mainstream thinking at the moment, that everything we do is motivated by selfishness and manipulating others, which is, in my view, crazy.
Others have remarked that Mercier and Sperber's argument is in fact an example of the wisdom of crowds or the aim of deliberative democracy, described by Rawls and Habermas. Jonathan Haidt, a professor at UVA quoted by the Times, suggested as much:
Their work is important and points to some ways that the limits of reason can be overcome by putting people together in the right way, in particular to challenge people's confirmation biases.
Mercier and Sperber appear to be heading in this direction, as well. Their article points to the advantages of group dynamics in the development of strong arguments. The group, after all, is equipped to present and vet many perspectives in rapid succession. The group could conceivably pick apart instances of confirmation bias and illuminate flaws in reasoning. According to Mercier and Sperber,
At least in some cultural contexts, this results in a kind of arms race towards greater sophistication in the production and evaluation of arguments. When people are motivated to reason, they do a better job at accepting only sound arguments, which is quite generally to their advantage.
Yes. Reason may be coercive, but Mercier and Sperber seem to be saying that with enough reason, enough speech, the group should arrive at a better outcome. Indeed, it's reminiscent of the logic underpinning the metaphor of the marketplace of ideas – that more speech and more argument might spawn better speech. Justice Holmes, who coined the phrase in 1919, would be proud.
The marketplace metaphor, however, is flawed. As we've seen at other times, through the views of Ronald Coase, Justice Stevens, and others, an efficient market in speech does not equate to some Spenserian concept of survival of the fittest. Indeed, Mercier rather off-handedly observed, "It doesn't seem to work in the U.S." Which leaves us with a question, just what is this metaphor we call the marketplace of ideas? Is the mere presence of a group itself sufficient to present and vet a variety of arguments? How do economic resources distort the marketplace of ideas?
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Some 33% of US stock trading activity takes place outside of exchanges. Four years ago, only 20% of trading did. What does that mean? Now, only two-thirds of trading actually sets the price of a stock that zips along the ticker, down from 80% in 2007. Where has all the trading gone?
Call it high frequency trading or automated market making or any number of other monikers, but trading isn't happening on the exchanges. Instead, they might be traded within a dark pool, through a crossing network, or absorbed within the platform of a broker-dealer. The prices in these venues, however, don't make it to the tape, and we are left with a question: is that a good thing?Read the rest of this entry »
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BlackRock caused a stir in 2009 when it announced its intention to increase the practice of crossing trades. It signaled to the street that they were sufficiently large to find counterparties within and among their many portfolios and clients. They would no longer rely so greatly on the efforts of outside brokers. Brokerages recoiled in defense and BlackRock was forced to say that it would continue to be a big customer of the street. Nonetheless, their intention hung in the air.
It wasn't that crossing trades would comprise a new development. Asset managers have crossed trades before and in great number for years. Why should an investment manager go to a brokerage to sell a security when another of the firm's portfolios or clients would like to buy it? Cross the trade, and you don't have to pay a brokerage fee. The practice lowers costs and lowers risks by limiting one's reliance on the street for pricing, market intelligence, and execution. BlackRock's scale, however, suggested that something might be different this time. But was it?
BlackRock's proposal represents the slow realization of a long-standing trend in the securities market – the systematic and persistent diffusion of the market center. In practice, it has meant a progressive shift from transactions through a fully regulated cartel at the core to a spontaneous and dynamic arrangement of counterparties. In fact, BlackRock's proposal today bears the same signature as the odd-lot controversy in 1975, when Merrill Lynch proposed executing odd-lot trades on behalf of their clients. But it differs in one important respect. Rather than a brokerage house, it's the investment manager that is driving the change: a principal, rather than an agent.
Merrill Lynch approached the New York Stock Exchange in 1975 with a simple proposal. They wanted to execute odd-lot trades off the exchange. Odd-lot trades comprised orders of fewer than 100 shares. Brokers would typically pass these to floor specialists, who would bundle them in round lots and execute them on behalf of a Merrill Lynch client. Merrill proposed to match odd-lot trades with buyers from among their existing clients and execute them at a lower cost than otherwise. The specialists were terrified.
Merrill's proposal would shift transactions away from the specialized floor traders, such as Carlisle DeCoppet, for example, the reigning specialist in odd-lot trades. Odd-lot trading comprised less than 5% of trading on the exchange, but the members feared the change would undermine a carefully constructed cartel that, through policy and procedure, directed the vast majority of trades to the floor of the exchange for execution by member firms. ChrisWelles, writing in New York Magazine, 20 October, 1975, laid out the stakes: "Carlisle DeCoppet's monopoly would be destroyed and its profits all but wiped out if Merrill Lynch goes ahead with its plan, for Merrill's 1.5 million customers account for 26 percent of Carlisle's business." Merrill Lynch would effectively create a mini-stock exchange, separate from the NYSE.
The NYSE had only just been compelled by the SEC to no longer fix brokerage rates in May. The exchange forfeited the 183 year practice on May 1st, 1975, a day that would come to be known as May Day. Members, having lost the organizing influence of the cartel's discipline, quickly found themselves in a price war, undercutting each other dramatically. With it emerged the first generation of discount brokerages. Many rules, however, remained, but the exchange was losing power.
The debate had moved to Rule 394, which had been designed to limit off-floor execution of trades. Though it did permit them if the off-floor price was better than the floor price, the spirit of the rule was intended to keep as much execution on the floor as possible: "Even if Merrill Lynch isn't formally breaking 394, they are opening up a wedge. They are violating the spirit of 394," said Harry Jacobson, a specialist on the floor at the time and then head of the Association for the Preservation of the Auction Market, a 700-member strong association of specialists with an interest in floor trading. Donald Weeden likened it to the Blackout Rule for sports-fans, "league-sponsored rules erected to assure a full-house for club owners." Welles had just publishedThe Last Days of the Club, in which he outlined the decline of the then stalwart Wall Street firms and subsequent rise of their inheritors. The title alone told the story, but the market for exchange seats made it tangible. The price for an exchange seat dropped in one month from $125k to $65k on the news of Merrill's plan.
Jacobson, the APAM, and the floor was already under pressure. The increased importance of block-trading and simultaneous emergence of new technology had changed the market. Institutional investors had reached a critical mass. With their increased asset base, they increasingly looked to the floor to handle block trades. These weren't odd-lots or round lots. They were large lots. Individual investors had rarely required such large capacity, but with their assets pooled in large institutions, it became an expected and regular event for which the specialists on the floor were unprepared. If these trades took them by surprise, new technologies, their adoption by institutional investors, and their impact on the world around the floor would have seemed even more earth-shattering to the convivial contretemps so often associated with the floor – grab-assing, practical jokes, and hijinks. Automation had come and gone for the floor specialists, with one noting, despite the prospect of considerable savings for individual investors, "let's not engineer ourselves out of business."
Merrill Lynch would get its way. May Day had weakened the exchange. Merrill's proposal did not violate 394. It saved their customers money, and it uncovered the swollen and unsympathetic features of the cartel that dominated equity trading through the NYSE. The securities market would begin the systematic and persistent diffusion of the market center in favor of the edge. In 1975, the market moved from the floor specialists at the center to the investor-facing brokers, such as Merrill Lynch, at the edge. The floor lost its monopoly and other firms, such as Merrill Lynch, other exchanges, or agents would emerge as competitors.
Almost thirty-five years later, Larry Fink would voice a similar proposal, but it would come from an asset manager, not a broker or an exchange: a principal, not an agent. In September 2009, Fink announced that BlackRock would organize a system to cross trades within its massive asset-base for the benefit of the firm and its clients. He introduced it in terms of "trading friction cost" and lamented, "we need to make sure we're not being taken advantage of." Just like Merrill in the odd-lot controversy, BlackRock would cross-trades to benefit their clients: "our clients are going to make more return." Fink would go on to say, "There's no question, you have seen huge profitability in some of these institutions. The widest bid-ask spreads are in fixed income — the more opaque the market, the more money the market makers are making." BlackRock wasn't just interested in equities, it was interested in fixed income and perhaps other markets as well.
BlackRock would raise the specter of crossing trades again in late 2010. The FT quoted BlackRock president, Rob Kapito, on 28 December 2010: "We are developing the technology in-house to offer better value by lowering trading costs." BlackRock's push was quickly compared to the ill-fated E-Crossnet collaboration between Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and Barclays Global Investors in 2000. The collaboration aimed to provide a buy-side only crossing network to circumvent traditional brokers. E-Crossnet was part of the same shift from the center of the marketplace that began in 1975, but it had more in common with existing ECNs of the time. It failed to gain traction and was sold to ITG who combined it with the POSIT dark pool – effectively as an external agent. BlackRock, however, would operate as a principal, crossing trades across its vast collection of portfolios. BlackRock would effectively create a mini stock-exchange, separate from the NYSE and separate from everyone else, entirely, and entirely different than E-Crossnet.
E-Crossnet relied on a network effect across buy-side clients. The resulting pool of liquidity would provide low-cost transactions among the participants, but someone still needed to run it. It needed an agent, so it went to ITG. BlackRock's network relies only on the ability of BlackRock Solutions to design and develop a crossing system that will sit within BlackRock' trade processing and order management system. BlackRock will run it, and they have sufficient scale to make the returns on those investments economical. Nonetheless, it would not be surprising to see BlackRock license the system to third parties for others to implement in their order flow and trade processing systems, just as they do with the Aladdin system for risk management. It would not be E-Crossnet Revisited. It would be licensed.
The first call for liquidity in BlackRock's system won't be to a broker. It will be to BlackRock. And perhaps the first call for Fidelity or Capital Research or AllianceBernstein won't be to a broker. It will be to themselves, through a clever piece of software written by BlackRock solutions and part of the overarching trend of the market to decompose its center, drive execution toward the edge: from the select membership of the NYSE cartel to a cluster of brokers and other markets, to dark pools and now to the underlying investors and owners of the securities, each linked by pools of liquidity.
The early eighties saw dramatic changes in the banking regulatory environment. These changes fundamentally re-oriented the rules and competition within the banking system. Two bills started the process, which would continue throughout the eighties and into the nineties. As one would expect, they emerged out of a deepening crisis.
DIDMCA in 1980 and Garn-St Germain in 1982 responded to the high-interest rate environment that had exposed and exacerbated competitive disadvantages at the community bank and S&L level that stemmed from the existing regulatory framework. The legislative answer, in the form of DIDMCA and Garn-St. Germain shifted bank's focus to financial products and opened the competition across state lines. The result was a shift in mind-set. Banks became two things. First, they became retail institutions designed to sell increasingly complicated financial services. Second, they also took on the ability to hold and manage increasingly risky assets. Both got them into trouble, but the shift to a retail mind-set is what changed the architecture of the bank.
Banks had been institutions defined by their place and designed to hold your money in a limited and regulated set of products. Banking institutions had been more like farms than those we regard today. Their business was tied to the fact that they were a physical part of the region. The McFadden Act of 1927 and the Douglas Amendment to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 intentionally obstructed the development of national banks. Their financial services were regulated, and they competed for customers based on the fact that they were close. These banks, coddled by a stable regulatory structure, remained largely unchallenged by competing institutions and cultivated the architecture of safety.
The high interest-rate environment of the early eighties strained the regional banks and forced legislators to respond. Banking regulations had put community banks and S&Ls at a competitive disadvantage. Interest rates were regulated and had not kept pace with the high interest-rate environment ushered in by Volcker's Federal Reserve. As a result, they were losing deposits, and the banking system was in turmoil.
The DIDMCA focused on establishing equality among financial services institutions, so it would level the competitive field. It removed interest rate caps on deposits for community banks by phasing out Regulation Q, so they could compete with money market funds and provide market rates. Thrifts were allowed to enter the consumer loan and credit card business. The bill provided a consistent framework for reserve requirements that would be managed by the Federal Reserve as an instrument of monetary policy. It also raised the FDIC insurance levels to $100k, which William Isaac later claimed, with Fernand St Germain, was a mistake. Banks started on a trajectory from being a place to keep your money to a place for accessing money-services on the open market.
The crisis did not abate. The economy was in a major recession. Paul Volcker had raised interest rates to unimaginable levels. The thrift industry was in crisis, and congress came to the rescue in two ways. First, it accelerated the deregulation of banks and S&Ls, so they could improve their business. Second, it interceded with insolvent banks through direct funding and opening the possibility of non-regional and interstate acquisitions of banks.
The deregulation of the banking industry introduced a tectonic shift in banking. Banks would grow into financial supermarkets of services. Services, such as interest rates, which had been regulated, became competitive and subject to active management. These new abilities would enable banks to become aggressive producers and managers of capital. This was evident in many respects. The bill accelerated the abolition of remaining Regulation Q differentials between banks and thrifts, which governed maximum allowable rates on deposit accounts. S&Ls and savings banks gained the power to invest up to 5% of their assets in commercial loans. Up to 30% of an S&L's assets could be invested in consumer loans, and they also could invest in state and local government bonds. In a high interest rate environment, this accrued to their benefit by making their deposits more competitive, improving the returns on their deposits, and perhaps improving net interest margins. Garn-St Germain also de-regulated real-estate loans, removing statutory restriction on real estate loans for national banks, and preempted state regulation that would adversely affect the activities of a national bank.
Garn-St Germain convened a spectrum of solutions for failing institutions. The Federal Savings and Loan insurance Corporation (FSLIC) introduced the concept of net worth certificates. These would be purchased by the FSLIC, counted as regulatory capital, and provide for the ongoing operation of the bank as a solvent entity. The legislation authorized the FDIC to bless interstate banking acquisitions of closed savings or commercial banks with assets over $500m, and similar powers were granted to the FSLIC. Both the McFadden Act of 1927 and the Douglas Amendment to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 had been designed to obstruct the development of an interstate banking system by devolving regulatory responsibility to the states, leaving no consistent national regulatory fabric. The FDIC's new powers were a direct challenge to 50+ years of banking practices that defined banks and financial services in terms of place, not product. The Competitive Equality Banking Act of 1987 would later make these changes permanent and pervasive. DIDMCA and Garn-St Germain shifted banks' focus to products, and place, though still important, was no longer integral of the bank's identity. Later regulation, such as CEBA, would compound and expand these changes.
The rising metaphor for banking became the retail store. The architecture of safety was for institutions that were rooted in the region and frozen in the regulatory structures that came out of the market crash and depression. The emphasis was safety, the product mix was simple and regulated, and banks looked more like traditional, quasi-state institutions. The changes in the early eighties forced banks to expand the financial services they provided and provide them just like retail stores. These were new, highly variable, and very competitive. It's not for nothing that Garn-St. Germain included the initial Truth in Lending provisions. The new services at the local bank level required marketing support and additional education. A teller didn't have to give their client a toaster to stand out. With Regulation Q retired, they could offer a more competitive interest rate. These dynamics are more typically associated with consumer goods, and the architecture changed to suit them, promote them, and grow the business. Retail banking begins, and with it, glass boxes and retail spaces find themselves occupied by the former tenants of the traditional and staid – banks.
Out of region and out of state competitors begin to spring up. They've acquired failed banks or otherwise joined the market. The new branches are designed to sell financial services and projected into new markets. They're designed to be retail stores for financial services. Banks find that they can quickly open "new doors," as they might say in the retail industry, and these doors are the source of new deposits and sale of loans, accounts, et al.
One question that emerges is, if the front end of banks begins to shift into retail and change its relationships with its customers, how does the back end change? How do banks change their relationship to the supply of money? The legacy of the local bank had been deposits funded by a local depositor base and lent to the local depositor base according to strict capital requirements. What happens as the community banks and S&Ls gain direct exposure to the capital markets? One answer is Liar's Poker.
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