The People's Music Publishing House has spent the past five years translating and compiling the Chinese version of the sixth edition of the Oxford Dictionary of Music. On April 27, it was released in Beijing.
With more than 10,000 entries, the Chinese version of the dictionary offers broad coverage of a wide range of musical categories, such as composers, singers, orchestras, ballets and operas, as well as musical instruments and their history.
"We published a Chinese version of the fourth edition of this dictionary, which became an important tool for professional musicians and music lovers," says Shen Zhijin, president of the publishing house.
"The text of this sixth edition has been thoroughly revised and updated, and is an ideal book for students and teachers of music, and for musicians, concertgoers, and all those who enjoy playing or listening to music."
More than 250 new entries have been added to this sixth edition to expand coverage of popular music, ethnomusicology, contemporary composers, music analysis, and recording technology, Shen adds.
The translation of the sixth edition of the dictionary was led by Yu Zhigang, a professor of the Central Conservatory of Music, who is also the vice-president of the Society for Western Music in China. Yu gathered six translators, including Huang Jian, who is the head of the music school of Shaanxi Normal University, and Yin Shi, who is the deputy director of the editorial department of Central Conservatory of Music Press.
According to Yu, the Oxford Dictionary of Music, first published in 1952, is one of the most comprehensive one-volume dictionaries of musical terms. With the rising popularity of classical music in China, it's significant to release this dictionary's Chinese version, which is an essential point of reference for music students, professionals and music lovers.
"It offers Chinese musicians and music lovers clear and succinct definitions of a comprehensive range of musical terminology. For the latest edition, we have also translated French, German, and Italian musical terms, which are useful for music students and enthusiasts," Yu says.
"Now, the dictionary is released, we are looking forward to feedback from the readers. When I read back through the emails and messages I exchanged with the other translators and editors of the People's Music Publishing House during the past five years, I am very touched. It's been an unforgettable experience," Yu adds.


Transfer news: 'Why wouldn't Fernando Torres return to Atletico Madrid?' asks Diego Simeone as Chelsea striker nears summer exit
Torres' troubled time at Chelsea appears to be nearing an end with Simeone saying he has remained in contact with Atletico Madrid, the club he was 'born' at
Fernando Torres could be on his way back to Atletico Madrid in the summer after manager Diego Simeone revealed he has remained in constant contact with the Spanish league leaders, asking ‘how could he not want to return to the club where he was born?’
Torres’ time with Chelsea appears to be drawing to an end as the striker is linked with a move abroad with both Inter Milan and Atletico among those interested in his services. Having struggled to replicate the form that stood him out as one of the most prolific goalscorers in football since his 2011 move to Stamford Bridge, Simeone believes a return to the Spanish capital would be just what the doctor ordered as the 30-year-old looks to regain his best form.
Speaking on Spanish radio station Onda Cero, Simeone said: “Torres is always in contact with the team to wish them luck and occasionally sends me messages.
“He is delighted with everything that’s happening at Atleti.
“How could he not want to return to the club where he was born?”
SImeone actually played with Torres during his time with the club, and the out-of-sorts striker captained the side between 2003 and 2007 – the sametime that Simeone was at the club before he returned to his homeland to end his career with Racing in 2005.
The news that Torres could return to Spain will be a major talking point ahead of the Champions League semi-final between Chelsea and Atletico, especially given that reports in Spain have claimed that a mega-money deal is in place that would see Diego Costa head in the opposite direction.
And while Simeone realised it would be natural for a club like Chelsea to be interested in the Brazilian-born Spanish international, he stressed that for now, Costa remained an Atletico player.
Torres in action for Atletico Madrid in 2007, before he left to join Liverpool
“It depends on him and what he believes is best for his future,” said the Argentinian.
“I will support any decision. It is normal that Chelsea are interested in him. It has good economic potential. [Samuel] Eto’o is getting older and Costa can do their work, but for now he’s ours.”
Costa’s participation in the first leg of the semi-final clash with Chelsea looked to be in doubt when he collided with the goal-post in the act of scoring during the 2-0 weekend victory over Getafe, but Simeone has played down the collision – which forced him off with a nasty cut to his shin – and instead praised the 25-year-old for his commitment.
“Costa, in that gesture, exemplified how we want to play every game as if it is our last,” lauded his manager.
Simeone also stressed that he believes he will have goalkeeper Thibault Courtois available when they welcome the Blues to the Vicente Calderón on April 22, after Uefa ruled that a clause preventing the Belgian stopper from facing his parent club was deemed against the “integrity of sporting competition” and were “null, void and unenforceable” in the eyes of the governing body.
“I have no doubts he will play against Chelsea,” Simeone claimed. “He has no doubts either. It is not a concern. But we do not know where he will be playing next year.”
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Distinctive instrumental interpretations of traditional holiday songs from around the world. Includes God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Deck the Halls; We Three Kings; Good King Wenceslas; Stille Nacht; Coventry Carol , and more.
Depending on your point of view, Christmas is either a quaint sonic time capsule extracted from the mid-1980s or a timeless holiday classic. The first in what has become an ongoing series of Mannheim Steamroller Christmas recordings, this CD has sold millions, which seems to indicate that it is everything its advertising claims it to be: "America's favorite Christmas music." The powerfully successful Mannheim Steamroller formula, conceived by group mastermind Chip Davis, involves a blend of Renaissance-flavored moods and instrumentation (strings, harpsichord, flute, French horn) intertwined with polite pop instrumental music. At times, the analog synthesizers used in this 1984 recording sound dated and a little cheesy, particularly on "Deck the Halls" and "Good King Wenceslas." But it is a forgivable offense since live instruments and the earnest but ersatz medieval atmosphere they evoke dominate 8 of the 11 tracks. As pleasant and soothing as a Willard Scott birthday wish, Christmas does offer one selection that truly merits "classic" status: the reverent, prayerful, slow-motion interpretation of "Silent Night" ("Stille Nacht") for piano and strings that closes the album--a beautiful and heart-touching work. This selection alone makes this album worth owning. --Terry Wood
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Modern furniture is usually made from natural materials. These include wood, linen, and leather. Some pieces, such as chairs, will also use polished metal and plastic. The trend toward open space continues with the furniture, which is typically raised. Among all the varieties of modern furniture- a round nesting coffee table is quite a famous furniture item.
Modern furniture has a few characteristics that make it different compared to another typical table. Do you know what those characteristics of contemporary furniture are? If yes, this article is here to help.
5 Amazing features of the modern furniture – Coffee table
The contemporary style is all about more apparent looks with minimal ornaments. The more focus is on clean lines, geometric shapes, and angles. Thus, straight lines and edges are among the main modern design features. Squared edge sofas and chairs with angular details give the space a strong personality.
The most remarkable features of modern furniture are that it is simple in nature and design. Most contemporary pieces have straight, defined edges and are very simple for the eye to comprehend. This is often what separates the style of furniture from its commonly mistaken cousin, modern furniture.
- Neutral Colors
The color of contemporary furniture is neutral. This is a commonly misunderstood aspect of contemporary design. When people hear the word modern, they tend to think of bright, lively red, or wildly vibrant colors. These colors are characteristics of modern furniture, not trendy. Don’t let this get you down, though.
Modern design does use color. You can even use rich colors if you want. These rich colors should accent the room, not define it. A typical color scheme is a piece of black furniture, white walls, and rich color accents.
- Visually Interesting
Sometimes it’s tough to make something both pleasing and straightforward. This isn’t the case with contemporary furniture. There’s just one thing about it; it pops out as furniture that’s pleasing. Stylish design makes your table more like a piece of art and less like an object that “fills space.” Now that we’re talking about the area, it’d be a good time to move on to the following defining characteristic.
- Open Space
Modern furniture likes to act very minimalistic. Clutter is one of its worst enemies. A table with a modern design tends to free up space and offer your home a more open and airy surrounding. It helps that most furniture is mainly designed with the thought of free space in mind. Adding any contemporary piece to your home should make you accessible and less cramped. It also results in relieving stress.
Almost all furniture with a new design serves a purpose, usually more than one purpose. It’s common for you to see a contemporary bed with storage space underneath it or a stylish sofa that does more than the typical bulky, dirty couch. Other than built-in functionality, this style of furniture is, once again, always visually attractive, which serves a purpose on its own.
In the Nutshell:
These are the five features of a round nesting coffee table. If you are thinking of buying a coffee table for your home, you can go through many online stores and explore more. In the end, you can select the item for your home which is best.

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Undimmed we walked in the pleasures of Eden, we dreamed of green lands, and away we wandered into mystery and enchanting realms. Then awaking to this dismal reality we fell back into the patterns that gratify lesser desires.
What this quote and photo is meant to awaken is a conversation of pleasure, desire and adventure. We were meant for so much more than what we settle for. We were meant to walk in the garden of eden, in the realms of pleasure and ecstasis.
As I make my pilgrimage through this life, I find that we as humans settle for so much less than what’s available.
Mostly out of ignorance, we embrace the cult of comfort. But more and more our spiritual designs are becoming talked about and known to the general populace, this can be good, though I find myself aghast at the mainstream of religions, little is really embraced in the mainstream that truly brings life.
Outside of the church and religious institutions however there is a pearl of cultural creatives that are captured by a light, something undimmed, something full of adventure and full of the thrill and ecstasies of eden.
To those that would explore and pioneer new paths for our culture I write. I write to you visionaires, you activist, and you voices of our new age.
I find the idea of play so foreign to most learning, religious and work environments. However as I contemplate the origins of work, business, and healthy ecology, play is at the dawn.
One ancient script reads that the Creators spirit played and laughed wildly with the children of humanity at the birth of creation.
I believe in a Creative act. I believe in a uncreated deity. I believe this uncreated God, is far beyond our reaches to fully define and control, yet completley within our capabilities to explore, experience and know.
And it’s to this uncreated God that I am inspired by. This uncreated life essence I believe is currently,
Tipping over the the tables of our ideas of good manners into a wild party of ecstatic laughter and joy. Breaking the molds of creation’s idea of the good life, for a ushering in of a life to the fullest, overbrimming, overflowing, (shingy dingy). Eliminating all the stench of religious mannerisms for new, fresh, life-giving spirituality to come forth.
The wine has been poured out and to each who drinks, their cup never runs dry, though may they spill over the white rags of religion and bring in a holy ecstatic filled gaiety to their neighborhood, families and workplaces.
It’s in this landscape that I write, with wine splattered down my clothes, and my ideas of religion burnt to a crisp, as the angels of such a messy place turn my mundane into mayhem. (Help, I think I might be trapped here!)
Pleasure and Beer
I recently have been experiencing the divine essence and the inebriating manifestation of love that I am left with from encounters with my higher power. I relate this intoxication to that of strong wine and drink. I think beer and wine are beautiful gifts to creation! I think we as a “civilized” people however majorly have harnessed these gifts to our own selfish desires. It’s sad to think we have all seen drinking and alcohol lead to horrible decisions and actions. That is sobering. Mostly though, we drink to loosen up, and we drink to party. None of these are bad things, in fact they are all based to in our hedonistic journey to have pleasure fulfilled. Notice however we are trying to meet an end that we find is never fully satisfied. The buzz never lasts. The trance like euphoria fades away…why…???
Though I only have maybe a couple dozen beers a year (“prude!”…oh well), I love every drink I have. I do loosen up and I do usually party at the same time. Recently even, I have had some great beer…I was told about a place called the Alamo Theaters where you can have beer and dinner and watch feature films. I was sold. So I headed straight to the Alamo, as the premier of The Hobbit: Desolation of Smaug rolled out, watched a blockbuster, had a couple “pints” of beer and ate a burger…one of the better beers I ever had!
However, as enjoyable as this beer and others I have had was, I realized me, like our culture in the west can’t fill a hole by beer/alcohol or any substance I take in. At the same time however, drinking this beer, watching the Hobbit, seemed to shadow something elusive, something…well mythical…
We don’t ever talk about it, but it use to be commonplace in ancient cultures, and that’s the drinking of the divine wine of love, the wine of heaven. Hopefully pentecostal christianity or our overall cultural fear and labeling of the unknown hasn’t earmarked all spiritual experiments, or encounters as religious hype. Maybe we need to gander upon ol’ Brigids prayer, a mystic in the christian circle (there not all stuck up),
I’d like to give a lake of beer to God.
I’d love the Heavenly
Host to be tippling there
For all eternity.
I’d sit with the men, the women of God
There by the lake of beer
We’d be drinking good health forever
And every drop would be a prayer.
This meta-reality of heaven is intoxicating, full of good times, and as I mentioned at the beginning of this article, the place of our dreams. The place where we can really achieve zen to it’s upmost degree, the place where ecstasy comes in waves, and our laughter shines as bright as day.
WE CAN ENTER INTO THIS TODAY! I know a heretical idea, but where else does childlikeness trump the intellectualism of our day as well, as the wisdom of “spiritual” gurus. It’s here with the idea of heaven and earth interacting, drinking, the divine wine together, and frolicing! Everything in our culture says this is for the loons, the new agers, the hyper christians, but I say it’s for the common man and woman, it’s for the workplace, it’s for you and me and every person. Take a moment cross the threshold of good ideas into an actual experience, go on the journey into Eden, find your satisfaction located in something else. Who’s to say you won’t discover something absolutely wonderful! Into the rabbit hole we go!
What You Think?
~To the Creative Cultural Artists and those who leave the systems of institutions for something that’s free, messy, and inebriated.
~To the Elitist…Take your exclusive religious parties out back…pretty soon however, the wine spills into all and holy mayhem will have it’s say.
What You Think? Share Below!
1. Ecstasis (don’t twitch too much there are some bible verses!) Meaning a state of bliss and rapture. This is a realm of trance like love, seen throughout ancient spirituality. Scholars of christianity such as Danker, Bauer, Ardnt and Gingrich state that ecstasis is: 1) a state of consideration or profound emotional experience to the point of being beside oneself; ‘amazement’ ‘astonishment,’ i.e. Mk. 5:42, Lk. 5:26, Mk. 16:8, Acts 3:10. 2) a state of being in which consciousness is wholly or partially suspended, frequently associated with divine action: ‘trance’ ‘ecstasy’ i.e. Acts 22:17, 10:10, 11:5. (perhaps we need a new perspective on things religion has soiled!)
2. Afterlife/Heaven? I believe there is so much more to come, life gets ever broader and wider, the horizon is free and full…
3. The cult of comfort: can be seen in our western (american) culture that embraces status quo, settles for a life “free of noise and disturbance”, but misses the adventure, the true zen, the ecstasy of a life lived on the cutting edge. Which embraces mystery, and has a deep affection for life itself. Living life free of the cult of comfort brings us into a mastery and domain that is earned and rewarded by walking in principles rather than get quick rich schemes.


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Nearpod Author Promotes Cross-Cultural Collaboration
It’s not every day that a Nearpod Author is honored for revolutionizing the face of global education.
On the 15th of November 2015, Devin Beliveau received the Award for Global Understanding. Given by the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS), the award recognizes teachers who have made significant strides toward increasing international awareness in the classroom.
The selection criteria identifies teachers using technology to facilitate unique avenues of discovery in areas like world history, cultural awareness, current events, and international politics. Prime candidates are not just advocating a global mindset in the classroom, but are active in the outside community – either through workshops, entrepreneurial activity, or political action.
Beliveau earned his nomination thanks to his collaborative engagement platform Go Global – Increase the Peace. This game-changing curriculum connects scholars from all corners of the world. Pupils share student-to-student, gaining multiple perspectives on pressing issues. They not only discuss, but actively participate in affairs that are shaping the world they will inherit.
Beliveau has been teaching Social Studies for 11 years, the last two at Samueli Academy, in Santa Ana, CA. Using the platform that he created, he coordinates collaborations over e-mail, YouTube, and Skype that build on the lessons he teaches. As new teachers also implement this curriculum, each participant is sent a form to plot where they live on an interactive map.The form is updated regularly as each new collaboration is forged.
But what makes this teacher tick? What got him started on the global awareness crusade?
“I was initially inspired to teach for global understanding by the 2003 documentary film “Fog of War,” where former US Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara explains how not understanding the Vietnamese helped lead to the atrocities in Vietnam. That might have been mitigated had we known them better,” Beliveau said.
One of the best things about Beliveau is his humility. Despite his success and recognition, he remains shrouded in a cloak of tranquil enthusiasm; “You can ask my students – when I found out I won…I screamed!!! It is certainly a highlight of my teaching career.”
Beliveau was invited to the 2015 NCSS Conference in New Orleans to present his inspirational curriculum and share the rationale behind its inception. He shared metrics showing what students have learned and asked attendees to join the movement by adding their cross-cultural collaborations to the map.
Beliveau was most excited by the chance the conference afforded him to liaise with other global-minded academics and spread the word about a methodology that’s shaping our future – one student at a time.
To learn more about this amazing author, check out his Nearpod lessons in our storefront!
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Building your investment with Resi Homes means a quick turnaround with more time for maximum return.
Investing in property can be a smart financial decision, but finding the right home builder for your investment property can be a daunting task. At Resi Homes, we understand this, and that's why we've dedicated ourselves to being a reliable, experienced, and connected home builder that can streamline your investment experience.
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text: Who isn’t afraid of the word “cancer”? we all know a family member or a friend who had it. And indeed, according to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people in the United States get cancer each year. The American Cancer Society lists many possible causes to cancer disease, including genetic factors, lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, diet, and physical activity, certain types of infections and environmental exposures to different types of chemicals and radiation. Since I’m very interested in healthy nutrition, I’ve written in the past about the top 14 foods that protect against cancer development, but it won’t help if we eat those foods while consuming large amounts of other foods that can increase the risk of cancer. So lets have a look at these cancer promoting foods so we all know not only what to eat, but what NOT to eat (or at least reduce their intake).

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Fri, 15 May 2009 13:52:00 +0000 – GM said today that it will notify 1,100 of its U.S. dealers that their franchise agreements will not be renewed.The cuts will come just a day after crosstown rival Chrysler announced it was dropping 789 of its roughly 3,200 dealerships, a quarter of its force, by around June 9. Both companies have too many dealerships for too few sales and are slashing costs as they race to restructure. For more on this story, click here.
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This article is intended for non-specialists wanting to know a little bit more about SSDs.
The solid-state drive (SSD) is a relatively recent addition to the technologies available for mass data storage. In place of the spinning magnetic disk used in hard disk drives (HDDs) since the 1950s, an SSD relies on solid-state digital chips to store information. In recent years, SSDs have seen increasing use in many computer systems, from laptops to commercial web servers. Although SSDs offer clear benefits such as faster performance, the technology has a few limitations worth considering.
The marketplace currently offers a few different SSD memory chip technologies, each intended to fill specific needs. Among these is a low-cost NAND flash device called Multiple Level Cell (MLC) that gives the most bytes for the dollar, and performs well enough for consumer use. At the high end is Single Level Cell (SLC), which costs more but is faster and has longer device life.
SSDs have no moving parts and can store and retrieve data faster than a traditional hard disk drive. In an HDD, a mechanism scans the data recorded on the surface of a spinning metal platter. Due to physical inertia, it takes a few thousandths of a second to locate and fetch information. Although this seems quick, solid-state memory, not having that physical inertia to deal with, can perform much faster. In general, an SSD will outperform an HDD by up to a factor of 1,000, with random reads/writes racking up the biggest improvement, and sequential writes showing the least. In addition to faster speed, the lack of a motor-driven mechanism means the SSD is completely silent. SSDs are also more rugged than their mechanical cousins, standing up better to everyday bumps and jolts. Most SSDs also consume less power and physical space than HDDs, so they are a growing and popular choice in storage for laptops (not to mention tablets).
Wear and Tear
Although SSDs have no mechanical moving parts, each memory cell degrades electrically when writing new data over old. This means the drive can read data indefinitely but writing takes its toll on the memory chips. Depending on the specific SSD technology, any given memory bit can be rewritten from 5,000 to 100,000 times. When a bit is degraded, it can no longer reliably hold data. At this point, the drive’s controller circuit automatically moves the data from it and neighboring memory cells to a “fresher” area and marks the worn area as “out of service.” The controller skips the marked area for all future use.
Because of the memory wear issue noted above, most modern SSDs now come with wear-leveling technologies that keep track of where data is written. This technology avoids repeatedly over-writing the same physical bits and spreads the wear throughout the drive. Wear-leveling prolongs drive life and postpones the time at which the drive takes blocks out of service.
SSD manufacturers build extra capacity into each drive, amounting to roughly 7 to 30 percent of the rated capacity. This practice, called over-provisioning, ensures that the drive maintains its rated capacity for the reasonable operating lifetime of the drive, despite losses from worn bits. The extra room also helps maintain drive performance as the drive fills with data. In addition to factory over-provisioning, you can manually adjust the drive’s overhead space with utility software.
As of 2016, SSDs come at a premium price, offering less capacity for each dollar spent compared to HDDs. The storage capacity of a given SSD also tends to be somewhat less than HDDs, so if you manage many terabytes of data, you’d need more SSDs than you would the cheaper and larger HDDs.
Formats and Compatibility
Many consumer-grade SSDs are available in the 2.5-inch standard drive format used in laptop PCs. Other formats include mSATA and the newer M.2; these slim, card-style designs use a fraction of the space of traditional drives, attaching directly to the motherboard through PCIe or a dedicated socket. Manufacturers make available adapter brackets that allow you to fit these new form factors into the older 3.5-inch HDD slot or into interfaces that might not exist on some older motherboards.
Consumer vs. Enterprise Grade
Solid-state drives come in consumer or enterprise-grade units. Consumer-grade drives tend to be less expensive but still well-suited to everyday personal tasks. Enterprise-grade drives tend to be faster and more expensive with enhanced, brownout-resistant power supplies and memory chips that hold up better under continuous, write-heavy workloads.
SSD Economic Trends
Since the 1960s, solid-state memory chips have increased over a millionfold in capacity. This dramatic trend will likely continue as semiconductor makers push the limits of their science. The price of SSDs has steadily fallen over the past several years, and capacities have risen. It seems all but inevitable that SSDs will overtake HDDs at some point, rendering them obsolete.
Solid-state drives represent serious competition to traditional HDDs. Although currently more expensive and not without their own technical issues, they are clearly faster than mechanical hard drives, and as the technology advances, the benefits will only improve with time.


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This month — December 20th to be exact — we’re celebrating our second annual Holiday Grant. Bring along some friends and family and tell them what’s special about this month at SoupGrant!
Potluck and Prizes
Instead of our usual soup buffet, we are inviting everyone to participate in a macaroni and dessert potluck. Bring your favorite macaroni and cheese or dessert to share and who knows, you may win a prize! We’re giving a little something to the most delicious macaroni dish, most delicious dessert, and the most unique across both dishes.
Bring a Stocking Stuffer
Instead of presenters, we’ll have stockings for everyone to stuff. One each for:
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Our next SoupGrant is on January 17 (the 3rd Thursday of the month). Bring a bowl and spoon for soup – and a friend or two!
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Dancing is one of the best therapies for many suffering from severe physiological as well as psychological issues. Many doctors nowadays prescribe to attend the aerobics classes to lose weight. This is one of the best ways to lose weight by dancing. Besides, salsa, ballet, samba, Bollywood etc are some of the best forms of dancing that helps to kill stress and any kind of issues such as anxiety, tension, and other serious psychological traumas. Here we will have jotted some of the most sought after dances that are actually helping thousands of people as a perfect therapy to lose weight and to get over various apathies.
This is a popular Indian dance form that has originated from the Indian movies. You can get a variety in this genre ranging from tap dancing to break dance and even waltz in soft romantic tune. Get tap shoes for sale as you are learning the desi steps with the groovy Bollywood music. This is 100% entertaining and you will get over any mental trauma and stress related issues with one of the most energetic dance forms worldwide.
If you are great to balance and have the stamina to do the Juba taps like the Afro-American artists, attend the tap dance school of performing arts. This is a sister of the Irish step dance. You can buy a pair of tap shoes for sale to enjoy the best tapping experience on the floor.
The Cuban salsa is one of the celebrated dances famous for its sensual moves and glamorous extravaganza. This is a great exercise. Join Salsa classes today if you want to lose weight before Christmas to fit into your favorite LBD once again. The rigorous movements of the abs and the limbs will help you sweat to get a fabulous shape.
Enjoy the sensual moves of Tango one of the best-known couple dances. You can partner with your spouse or beaux to start practicing the Argentinean dance. Burn out the extra calories with the passionate body movements. Try some cool Latin music to practice tango to experience the best of the exotic dance form. Increase your energy level with this most amazing couple dance just like Cuban Salsa. Besides enjoying the therapy, you can also learn the basic steps and gradually can master the steps to envy your friends.
The North American Lindy hop is a fast paced and fun filled couple dance, introduced in 1920 in the USA. This is one of the most favorite forms of the American swing dances with lots of twists and turns. Burn the extra fat and enjoy the movements as you are dancing.


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Doctor Who fan Toby Hadoke, Geordie storyteller Jason Cook and filth mongerer Rob Riley.
Frog And Bucket, Manchester
Don't be scared by his heavy rock look - an evening in the hands of this Aussie satirist is always an insightful, pleasurable and hilarious experience.

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Previously titled Blended, the film centers on a couple whose horrible blind date takes them to a family resort with the children from their former marriages. Wendi McLendon-Covey is playing Drew Barrymore's best friend with Joel McHale portraying her ex-husband.
Wendi McLendon-Covey is best known for her role as Rita in Paul Feig's comedy Bridesmaids and will next be seen in Think Like a Man Too, Tyler Perry's drama Single Mom's Club and has a role in Happy Madison Productions's upcoming TV series The Goldbergs.
Frank Coraci is directing from a script by writers Ivan Menchell, Clare Sera and Rodney Rothman. No production schedule has been released.

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AMBER Alert canceled for 3 children from Muskegon
An AMBER Alert for three children from Muskegon, Michigan, has been canceled.
The alert was issued around 3 p.m. for 16-month old Jariah Render, 2-year old Ja-Raun Render Jr & 3-year old Lamir Jamerson.
The children were found at a home in Grand Rapids.
The alert was issued because it was believed the children were with Jaraun Dequan Render, who is suspected of shooting the children's mother and another man Tuesday evening, according to WOOD TV.
Render has not been located.
If you have information, contact the Muskegon Police Department at 231-724-6750 or Silent Observer at 231-722-7463.


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Celebrity ChefDonal Skehan at Flahavan’s Mill – Workplace & Event Photography
Celebrity chef Donal Skehan recently visited Flahavan’s Mill in Kilmacthomas, County Waterford. I was asked by Flahavan’s to capture some behind the scenes stills as Donal and his crew recorded for his YouTube channel.
Donal cycled on the Wateford Greenway and stopped to take in the view with Flahavan’s mill in the background. He then filmed outside the mill before meeting the owner John Flahavan who showed Donal the workings of the mill and the processes involved in creating Flahavan’s delicious oatflakes. He then whipped up a few recipes using Flahavan’s porridge oats. Donal then took the time to get a photograph with him and all the staff.
I always enjoy working with Flahavan’s and it was pleasure to meet Donal and his team. Here are a small selection of the photographs from the visit.
Are you looking for an award-winning Commercial Photographer who can capture vibrant, modern event photography or workplace photography? Then contact David Clynch Commercial Photography on 087 9887557.


Tunes session with Stan Chapman
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Bring your instrument for a traditional tunes session lead by Stan Chapman, joined by CBU music students, and special guest Phil Cunningham.


All Nokia phones from Nokia 3 up are now going to be part of the Android One program
At the phone launch event in Barcelona, HMD Global said all Nokias from Nokia 3 and above would be part of the Android One program, meaning they will receive security updates up to 3 years after their launch.
The Android One program is a line of smartphones with pure Android, a limited amount of pre-installed apps to allow more storage and highest grade of security. Phones under this project are the first to receive the monthly updates, and in this particular case, the Nokias will get Android P once it arrives.
The full list of Nokia Android One smartphones is: Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6, Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 7, Nokia 7 Plus, Nokia 8, Nokia 8 Scirocco. The names missing are Nokia 1 which is under the Android Go program for affordable devices and the Nokia 2, which is simply left behind.
Phones that did not arrive with Android 8.0 out of the box will get the new Oreo 8.1 in the following weeks. The new OS brings detailed notification settings, picture-in-picture mode, Instant Apps and plenty of new emojis.
- 01 May 2018
https://youtu.be/5eEDnyuLt9I Check from minute 42 to minute 43 Florian Seiche, Chief Executive Officer, HMD Global announced that all new Nokia from Nokia 3 to above will join the Andriod One family.
- 03 Mar 2018
No, you're wrong! HMD Global clearly stated at the near end of their press conference that all of their phones starting from Nokia 3 will get Android One. We all know that Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 doesn't have their 2018 versions.
- 01 Mar 2018
Yes, GSMArena failed here with what seems like clickbait/fake news. It is only 2018 models, and they are optional. So we don't know if that means when you first start the phone it gives you the option to opt-in or opt-out. Or if it means the s...


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Manchester United Football Club kept the ball rolling in the Premier League over the weekend, with the Red Devils beating Burnley 2-0. In the dying embers of that fixture, Paul Pogba pulled up limp with an apparent injury. Now, the 24-year-old has been ruled out of the Manchester derby.
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s season is over, after that horrific injury he suffered in the Europa League quarter-final against RSC Anderlecht almost a week ago. The 35-year-old, who has scored 28 goals for us in all competitions this season, has confirmed his desire to continue his career via social media.
Well, Manchester United’s preparations for the derby against Manchester City on Thursday will be well underway. Jose Mourinho’s men will be buoyant after a good string of results, but our injury situation doesn’t seem to be easing up. In fact, it’s getting worse.
Manchester United Football Club are looking in good shape at the moment, and it seems as though Jose Mourinho’s style and tactics are slowly but surely being implemented by the players in the squad. You have to say, his man-management has been excellent all season and he always protects his players where possible.
Manchester United picked up yet another vital three points this weekend, with the team going to Turf Moor and beating Burnley in convincing manner. Next up, the derby against Manchester City. Ahead of that game though, we have a bit of an injury crisis.
Manchester United Football Club piled the pressure on both City and Liverpool this weekend, thanks to a comfortable 2-0 victory away at Burnley. Things are definitely starting to look up for us at the moment, and we head into the derby just one point behind our fierce rivals.
Manchester United Football Club are in a rich vein of form right now, with Jose Mourinho’s men recording a good string of wins together in the Premier League, whilst still progressing in Europe. However, the inevitable injury problems are now building up due to playing so many games.
Manchester United Football Club progressed into the semi-finals of the Europa League last night, thanks to an extra-time goal courtesy of Marcus Rashford. On the whole, the Red Devils deserved to go through as they were creating chances galore.
Manchester United Football Club made it into a Europa League semi-final by the skin of their teeth. The Red Devils beat RSC Anderlecht 2-1 on the night, winning the tie 3-2 on aggregate with the winning goal coming courtesy of Marcus Rashford.
Manchester United’s Ander Herrera played the starring role in the victory over Chelsea at the weekend, with the Spanish midfielder creating one of the goals and scoring the other. He absolutely bossed the match on both sides of the ball, and looked a shoe-in to keep his place in the side.


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Watch the annual Don Grant Lecture, delivered as part of Family History Feast 2016 by genealogist and researcher Susie Zada.
Hear Bruce Scates present the Don Grant Memorial Lecture at Family History Feast 2015.
Watch this 2015 Family History Feast presentation, as Dr David Holloway details the WWI experiences of the 4th Light Horse Regiment.
Watch Darren Watson speaks about researching enemy Prisoner of War and internee records, during Family History Feast 2013.
Steven Kafkarisos speaks about the Library's military history collection in a talk presented during Family History Feast 2013.
Watch as Lt Col Neil C Smith AM presents the Don Grant Lecture during Family History Feast 2013.
Charlie Farrugia presents on World War I records at the Public Record Office of Victoria, during Family History Feast 2013.
Watch this talk by Tim Whitford on tracing the missing Australian soldiers of Fromelles, presented during Family History Feast 2013.

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Welcome to our new feature that will run on Mondays through the remainder of the season. So what exactly is Whale Weekly? Well, it’s a weekly update of what has happened with the Whale the past week. Pretty self-explanatory. Obviously any big news will get a separate post but game updates can be found here.
So let’s get to it!


- Bob Confer
CONFER: Libya no better off — maybe worse
All of the major news outlets, and therefore most U.S. citizens, were downright giddy over the uprising — and NATO intervention — in Libya.
CONFER: Encroaching on parental rights
Once the government has its foot in the door through the federally sponsored Home Visiting Program, it will have carte blanche to manage all facets of child care.
Obamacare & parental rights
There’s this ongoing belief perpetuated by Big Media that the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is all about mandated health insurance.
CONFER: The myth of the jobs stork
No doubt, sometime during the Great Recession and its aftermath, inquisitive children have asked their parents, “Where do jobs come from?”
CONFER: Ethanol breaks down engines
It didn’t take long for government intervention in the energy industry to catch up with the economy.
CONFER: The feds want your health records
Most everyone is familiar with the basics of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, best known by its acronym, HIPPA.
CONFER: A warning about the WARN Act
Entrepreneurship has always had its basis in the understanding and handling of the unknown.
CONFER: Recognize our hometown heroes
If you haven’t driven through Holley this summer, you’ve missed quite a sight.
CONFER: Tax cuts for the middle class
In an attempt to stave off financial ruin and strengthen the economy, Washington has invested more than $2.5 trillion in the economy since 2008 in an ongoing series of bailouts that continue to this day.
CONFER: The story behind your power bill
As long as the Public Service Commission allows a pending rate change from National Grid — and there’s no reason they wouldn’t — the electric company’s customers will see significant savings come Jan. 1.
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- CONFER: Libya no better off — maybe worse


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In her speech at the ceremony commemorating the 104th anniversary and the Day of the Power of Batalha, Helena Carreiras, reinforcing the intention to reinforce the operationality of the Armed Forces, the maintenance and modernization of the Armed Forces and the maintenance and modernization of the Armed Forces equipment, and “betting on programs with a multiplier effect, capable of dual use and that create wealth for the economy”.
This reinforcement also “through investment in people” and “dignifying the military condition, attracting more young people to the Armed Forces and providing all soldiers with better service conditions”.
“This appreciation of our Armed Forces must be the same for greater openness and dialogue with society. People who know the Armed Forces and the Armed Forces better need to know better the society they defend”, he maintained.
On this occasion, the Ministry of National Defense also promised to continue working towards improving the living conditions of former combatants, “through the main legal instrument approved in the previous legislation: the statute of former combatants”.
“Since its attraction, more than 38,000 cards of former combatants and widows of former combatants have already been published”, he informed.
He also said that there were several measures, including free public transport passes in the area of residence, exemption from fees from the National Health Service, free admission to museums or national monuments, and “the validation of approximately national 110 thousand requests for the insignia of the former combatant”.
However, much remains to be done.”
“The implementation of the action plan for the disabled and the support plan for former homeless combatants are indicative of our increased attention to these issues, with the care they deserve”, he highlighted.
The president of the Liga dos Combatentes de Portugal, Chito Rodrigues, took the opportunity to activate the Government’s request for “revision of the special pension supplement and the lifetime pension increase, exempt from IRS, as well as health support, namely medical and medication”. “.
“The Liga Combatentes will arrive at concrete proposals on this delicate and important subject, which is not expressed in the government program”, delivery of the projects.


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Greetings once again everyone! It's time once again for a Blast from the Past. As always, thank you all for sending in your suggestions. If you have any other pieces of pony history you'd like to see featured, send them my way at firstname.lastname@example.org.
First Video: My Little Pony Physics Presentation - Since I have a presentation I have to give myself tomorrow, I thought this classic pony presentation deserved to be spotlit again! While not the first ever pony presentation, it can arguably be said it was one of the best early pony presentations out there and certainly the first that went viral. First appearing back in May 2011, the video eventually spread across the net bringing in pony fans and non-pony fans alike. The Physics Presentation Brony saga culminated in a present from Hasbro themselves for the hard work on the presentation.
Check out the rest of the vids and music I have for you after the break!
Guile's Theme Goes With Everything - Sonic Rainboom
Yeah, Guile's theme does go with everything and ponies are no exception. Back in early 2011 ponies were being mashed together with every meme possible resulting in some pretty humorous pics and vids. This Guile's theme mashup with pony was one of the earliest videos I saw when I joined the fandom and was suggested by quite a few of you. Check it out above!
My Little Pony - Rainbow Dash - You're Gonna Go Far Kid
Probably one of the most popular pony PMVs out there, this version of You're Gonna Go Far Kid as sung by Rainbow Dash has amassed close to 4 million views since its debut in April 2011. It's rather catchy in my opinion so check it out. Warning: Does contain swearing
My Little Pony: Chiptunes by RainbowCrash88
I cannot believe it has already been well over a year since the first pony chiptunes from RainbowCrash88 made it on to Youtube. In March 2011, RainbowCrash brought to the fandom his lovely renditions of pony music done in glorious chiptunes. Ah, reminds me of when I was a kid with nothing but an NES. Good times. Check out his first chiptune above, and a list of other chiptunes in his video list on his channel here!
My Little Pony - Polka is Magic
Ponies have generated a lot of silly things over the past year and this video was no exception. With a quirky art style combined with even quirkier music, Polka is Magic mesmerized the Bronies that saw it back in April 2011. Check above for some randomness!
Story of the Blanks
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Didn't think I would just highlight vids and music did you? Story of the Blanks was one of the first pony games I remember playing that left an impression on me and is probably one of the only grimdark pony fan creations I very much enjoy. Released in July 2011 the story follows Apple Bloom as she gets separated from Twilight in the Everfree forest and goes on an adventure she will certainly never forget.
This game has served as an inspiration to not only spawn it's own fan art, but has spurred others into making games themselves! If you haven't checked this oldie out then do so, you won't be disappointed!


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Altimedia’s user experience package for media service, “A.UX:Clip”, is awarded in the digital media design field at the 2020 Good Design Korea.
The selection of Good Design(GD) products, which has been implemented annually since 1985, is the most prestigious design award in Korea hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and supervised by the Korea Institute of Design Promotion in accordance with the Industrial Design Promotion Act. A Good Design mark is given to products recognized as excellence in design through comprehensive evaluation.
“A.UX:Clip”, selected as a Good Design, is a form that breaks from the traditional menu-centered content exposure and shows off related content tailored to each user’s taste. As a result, the operator-centered content organization evolves into a user-centered content navigation, and a faster and more accurate search leads to more content watching.
Da-Hye Hyoung, head of the design team at Altimedia, said, “As the media service became more complex, there were cases where UI rather hindered the user’s convenience. We tried to make the experience simple and intuitive alike OTT, and it seems to have led to the good result.”
As an end-to-end solution provider for multimedia services, Altimedia is securing source technology for device SW platform, user experience(UX), media security, headend and voice-assisted AI solutions. Among them, the user experience for media services has been adopted and commercialized as the main service UX for more than 10 operators worldwide, and it drives solution competitiveness by combining it with other product technologies of Altimedia.


In 2020, all eyes seem to turn to TikTok. But it certainly won’t be the only platform to be successful in the coming months. Pinterest has been running a Pinterest influencer program for the past year to reassure users and position itself as the strongest social network on the Internet. Most recently, the app has presented collaboration opportunities to advertisers. For this, “Pinterest Academy” was created. These are online training for brands who want to understand how it works.
Pinterest differs from its competitors by the content that is shared there. No selfie or self-promotion, but rather inspirations. We don’t follow an influencer on Pinterest for his person but for his content. We follow a painting more easily than a person. It’s, therefore, a different paradigm from social networks where we are used to finding influencers who stage themselves. Users create folders renamed “pins” to list the images and texts that will inspire them for future projects. A strategy that seems to please since 300 million users are active every month. But so far, marketing influence campaigns on the platform have gone unnoticed by the general public.
On Pinterest, creative campaigns can be run
This did not stop a marketing influence agency from believing in the platform and quickly understood the potential of Pinterest in terms of marketing influence. Pinterest is an ideal platform for collaborating with influential users, whether they are creators or relayers of content.
To associate with an influencer on Pinterest, there are several solutions but everything goes through the visual. It is thus possible to ask content creators to work on specific pins or even create your own images so that they are shared. A few months ago, target collaborated with parent influencers to give decorating ideas for student rooms.
Influencer Marketing is on the Rise
Influencer marketing is on the rise with nano influencer campaigns, driven by the power of social networks in which opinion leaders play an often decisive prescribing role, which can make a product successful or cause it to lose. A power that brands strive to master with more or less success depending on the platform. Because it sometimes happens that “influencers” are difficult to spot when they evolve in niche communities that do not always have high visibility.
This is particularly the case on Pinterest which decided to take matters into their own hands by proposing an API that brands will be able to use to find and follow influencers. Users of this API will be able to classify these opinion leaders by categories, access various statistics (number of views, impressions, engagement by Pin) and identify the best performing user content.
Two figures to contextualize the scope of Pinterest: 100 billion pinned images distributed in 3 billion collections. This social network is not the only one implementing such a program. Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter have already done the same. This system will be supplemented on Pinterest by sponsored formats, such as videos and product pins, developed specifically for this operation.


The RainMan Golf Ball Washer is yet another ingenious redesign of an existing product that could go a long way in helping to save the world. The RainMan Golf Ball Washer is an eco-friendly golf ball washer that runs entirely off rainwater. The RainMan Golf Ball Washer was designed by Tim Meredith and is perhaps the best way to cut down on the insane amounts of water used by golf courses.
Golf courses use a ton of water in a variety of ways. First and foremost, golf courses have intricate sprinkler systems designed to keep miles of grass green. Secondly, golf courses use a bit of water on keeping their ball washers full. The water used for the ball washers isn't anywhere close to the water used to water the grass, but that doesn't make it insignificant.
The RainMan Golf Ball Washer would collect rain water and filter it to make it fit for use. The entire contraption is classy, constructed using faux wood and resembling the Olympic torch. Meredith's design may not make the world green overnight, but it's reasonable and something that could possibly appear in golf clubs sooner rather than later.
The RainMan Golf Ball Washers Helps Courses Go Green
1. Sustainable Golf - The trend of integrating sustainable practices in golf courses and related products, like rain-powered ball cleaners, creates innovative opportunities for environmentally-conscious golfers and companies.
2. Water Conservation Technology - The trend of developing water conservation technology, such as rainwater harvesting and filtration systems like the RainMan Golf Ball Washer, creates opportunities for eco-friendly innovation in industries where water is a limited resource.
3. Redesigning Existing Products for Eco-friendliness - The trend of redesigning existing products, like the golf ball washer, with eco-friendliness in mind allows for more sustainable alternatives to emerge, presenting disruptive opportunities in various industries.
1. Golf Course Management - The golf course industry can benefit from implementing sustainable practices like rain-powered ball cleaners to reduce water consumption and appeal to environmentally-conscious golfers.
2. Smart Irrigation Industry - The smart irrigation industry can integrate water conservation technology like rainwater harvesting and filtration systems in golf courses and expand its application to homes, parks, and other urban spaces.
3. Green Product Design - The trend of redesigning products with eco-friendliness in mind presents opportunities for companies specialising in green product design, benefiting various industries such as sports and recreation, hospitality and tourism, and environmental management.


The Federal Reserve’s response to coin circulation disruptions has created a coin shortage.
New York City’s move to allow noncitizens to vote in local elections is not unprecedented.
The use of electric shock devices on people with disabilities remains deeply controversial.
Two camps emerge in a heated regulatory debate over the frequency of earnings reports.
Chemicals in artificial Christmas trees may pose health and environmental risks.
With supply shortages and product safety plaguing this holiday season, legislators and advocates turn to the CPSC.
FDA regulation of CBD products faces new challenges as the market develops.
Australian regulators demonstrate the benefits and drawbacks of locally driven policy.
Advocates say a vaccine mandate for domestic flights could help keep travelers safe.
Offshore wind developers face regulatory approval challenges.
Despite ongoing fatalities, OSHA has no specific regulations in place for combustible dust hazards.
Public and private sector leaders look to regulatory measures to relieve supply chain pressures likely to affect post-Thanksgiving sales.


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Vimeo Staff Pick: Garage de soir - Garage At Night !!!
Garage de Soir (Garage At Night) - Daniel Daigle , Canada 2017
Produced by Grande Roue and Film Emoi.
Today, the short film Garage at Night is available online! What a run for this short film that I had the chance to light and capture two years ago! After many festival selections, a nomination at the Canadian Screen Awards and The Grande Prize at the Riverrun film Festival, it is finally available online in Vimeo Staff Picks collection (thank you Vimeo Team!)! I decided to share with you today some of the aspects regarding the cinematography of Garage at Night!
Garage At Night was shot during 2 days in January 2017. It was shot on the Red Scarlett Dragon with Zeiss Ze (35mm and 50mm). Camera team included Alexandre Desjardins (AC), Maximilien Biron (Gaffer) and Thibault Kersani (Key Grip). Thanks again to those guys who gave everything during that shoot!
Our approach for the movie was to film the evolution of the relationship between two brothers, in their garage, at night! The movie takes place over one year, each season being portrayed in 4 different moments. We use mainly a camera that was witnessing those moments. The 35mm and 50mm were great for that purpose. Some slow dollies helped also sometimes to get some mouvement in the image when the story needed it!
Time was one of our main challenge in shooting this movie. We had only had 2 days two shoot 4 differents seasons. Luckily, we were also shooting in one garage so we had total control with the lightning! Since our main action was going to take place on a sofa, we carefuly placed the set in consequence so we could have at least one corner to hide all the lamps, diffusion and flags ( I can tell you by the end of the week-end, it was a forest of C-stand all over there). And from there we could start our lightning!
Over the actors, was a 2K open face bouncing on the ceiling of the garage. There was also a yellow gel on it to bring that light a bit warmer. It was probably turned on for most of the shots and it would give a continuity in the movie over the year and seasons. Than for the different seasons, we used different gels on the lights lighting the back grounds. For example we used Chocolate Gels for the Fall season, CTB and Steel Blue for Winter. It was our way to make every seasons a bit different! We than also used open face lights bounced in a foam core box and passing trough diffusion again (like a booklight) for the actors when we needed. This set-up allowed us to be very quick between each shots. We would than turn on or turn off some praticals depending the mood of the story.
Overall, it was a great experience to make this short film. With a very little budget (aka non-budget), a good team, good actors this movie went beyond our expectations and it’s a great news it is finally available online!
Thanks for reading and if you have any questions related to the cinematoraphy of the movie feel free to get in touch! It was a great experience to make this short film. With a very little budget, a good team, good actors this movie went beyond our expectations and it’s a great news it is finally available online!
Générique // Credits
Distribution : Guillaume Laurin, Antoine Pilon, Ève Lemieux & Stéphane Messier
Réalisation, scénario, montage : Daniel Daigle
Direction photo : Louis Lavoie Isebaert
Direction artistique : Caroline Carré
Costumière : Amanda Genao Sanchez
Conception sonore & mix : Daniel Tardif
Musique originale : David Fleury
Coloriste & Assistant caméra : Alexandre Desjardins
Production : Aurélie Breton (Films Émoi) & Daniel Daigle (Grande Roue)
Assistante réalisatrice : Allyson Gagné
Scripte : Philippine Desars
Prise de son : Steven Ouellet
Maquillage : Marcela Hernandez
Chef électro : Maximilien Biron
Chef machino : Thibault Kersani
Accessoiristes : Anaïs Briand & Jihef Portelance
Régisseur : Guillaume Lavigne
Cantine : Sandra Luce
Photographe de plateau : Alexandre Daigle
Services sonores : SPKR.studio
Distribution et ventes : Travelling


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So, this is the first part of my OC's series. I'm going to make a lot of more pics with all of them!!!!
In the top: Jeremy,Nick,Wade and Lindana.
In the Middle: Juliett,Boxe,Scarlett and Megan.
In the bottom: Dorian,Quione,Murray and Prodi-Bone.
Write in the comments who is your favorite!
Please do not trace this art!

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Things To Do In Alicante
The port town of Alicante is a must-visit destination for tourists to come and enjoy the comforts of its white sand beaches, charming museums and historic monuments. The medieval influences can be felt far and wide throughout this city and reflects most notably in the Santa Barbara Castle that towers over Alicante. The best thing to do here is to trek up to the top of the fortress and enjoy the panoramic views of the city. Additionally, chilling out at Postiguet Beach and exploring the Archaeological and Contemporary Art Museums are two highly recommended activities in the city. There are many things to do in Alicante, described here.
Visit the Castle of Santa Barbara
Located on Benacantil Mountain, towering over the city, this castle was created back in the 15th century and exploring this historic structure is one of the best things to do in the city. The castle offers visitors stunning panoramic views of the surrounding city and natural landscapes. The design style used has Arabic as well as Medieval influences. It is possible to trek up to the castle by foot or by taking a lift from Postiguet Beach.
Esplanada De Espana
Exploring this famed promenade is another of the most popular activities in the city. This marble-tiled space stretches from the old town up to the marina and is the perfect place to start exploring the city. The stretch is lined with hotels, restaurants and shopping centers making it the major hub for all tourists who visit the city.
The MARQ Archaeological Museum is the best place to learn about the history of the city. Visitors flock here to discover how Alicante originated. The museum holds fascinating artefacts, sculptures and paintings spanning the evolution of the city and Spain itself. The medieval section is particularly interesting due to the amalgamation of different cultures that coexisted during the time period.
Exploring this charming village in the centre of the city is another extremely popular activity, especially for visitors to chill out at a café or indulge in some delicious food at one of the restaurants. The whitewashed walls, hillside location and residences that surround this area only add to its charm.
Located next-door to the old town is this celebrated beach, frequented by thousands of tourists here. As Alicante is known to be a beach town, visitors indulge in some sunbathing and serious rest and relaxation here. Swimming, snorkeling and a variety of other water sports can be enjoyed here. It is a very popular place to explore for first time visitors.
Basilica of Santa Maria
Similar to many Spanish churches, the Santa Maria Church of Alicante was also built over a mosque that existed during the Moorish period of rule in the 13th century. Exploring this historic structure is an enjoyable activity and one that is recommended for lovers of art and history. The gothic styled statuette of Santa Maria in the church is a must-see feature of the church.
Visit the Contemporary Art Museum
One of the most highly recommended things to do in Alicante is to explore the confines of the 1976-established Contemporary Art Museum of Alicante, established by sculptor Eusebio Sempere, exhibiting his personal works. In addition, works from the likes of Picasso, Bacon, and even Joan Miró can also be found here.

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Who do we become when no one is looking? Who are we when everyone is? Oddly enough, the distinction is often blurred. A foggy windowpane, a dirty windshield, a cracked mirror. A persona is a persona regardless of the lens through which it’s being looked — it reveals itself so long as you let it. A magnifying glass, a crack on the wall, the barrel of a gun.
What do we do when we are given the liberty to do anything we want? Alas, the purge. In a fickle game of reticence and caprice, human beings reveal their tendency towards sin. The story seems to have been written for us, and we allow it. From the comfort of ignorance and the warmth of bliss, effort seems like a foreign language and growth is narrowed down to losing our milk teeth. If we were given the chance to write our version, how would the narrative change?
This is precisely what the postmodernist movement carried around like a ball and a chain. Literature about literature, writing about writing, attitude as art, the audience as the last puzzle piece. A shift in the relationship between the creator and the outcome, where the two become one, or none. Fluxus, the “anti-art” that will “purge the world of bourgeoisie sickness …” as the American artist George Maciunas put it. Performance art becomes that shift in the narrative — metafiction at its finest. No longer mere spectators; we are part of the outcome. Where one might appreciate a Delacroix for its heroic aura, someone else might see despotism; where one might feel empowerment through Picasso’s “Demoiselles,” another might feel violation. It’s all about how far we stand from the canvas — physically and emotionally.
In 1974, the artist Marina Abramović placed 72 objects on a long table with the instructions: “one can use me as desired.” Among those were a feather, rosemary, sugar and wine, but also, a hammer, a kitchen knife and a whip … for six treacherous hours, the artist allowed herself to be Immanuel Kant’s living proof that human nature is inherently evil. She became the medium — no line to draw between the brush and he who fiddles with it. A canvas in flesh and bone.
There were those who tried to protect her, who gave her bread and honey or wiped her tears away. And those who slit her neck and drank her blood, like hungry leeches —the same whose actions put an end to the one-man show: a rusty gun to her temple. Was it because she was a woman? Perhaps it was the Serbian in her blood, or maybe it was a mere product of discomfort, from a menial man who salivated viciousness like a feral beast.
Unsurprisingly, the instructions “I am the object, during this period I take full responsibility” turned into a chronicle of mortal corruption. It proved that no matter how vulnerable and small one made themselves to others, mercy is a scarce talent and empathy is a gift few possess.
After six hours of being jerked around, Abramović regained her senses and began walking towards the audience. The chapter had been written, but the authors were now fleeing the scene. Those with the nerve to cut her open couldn’t gather up the courage to look her in the eyes. The freedom to choose had made them turn visceral, violent, vile. No, their life hadn’t depended on it, nor had they had to sacrifice something to acquire that power. They had chosen, among an infinite array of possibilities, to hurt.
To me it seems like an act of banality — the class clown in full bloom. A poorly written play, a satire, the world where words go when we are lost in translation. Because before the gun came the razor, not honey; before the sixth hour were five of slowly boiling blood. Not Abramović’s, but that of some pretentious “art lovers” who signed themselves up for an afternoon of “playing intellectual” and got a reflection of their inhumanity.
Daily Arts Writer Cecilia Duran can be reached at email@example.com.

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Washington, DC, November 7, 2016 – The World Bank (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development – IBRD, rated AAA/Aaa) announced today, the launch of USD 100 million in World Bank Green Bonds purchased by Bank Al-Maghrib, the Central Bank of Morocco, for its reserves management. Marrakesh, Morocco is hosting the COP22 from November 7-18, where international climate leaders will come together to focus on the urgent actions needed to ensure the Paris Agreement is implemented.
“We need a global financial system that’s fit for purpose to factor in climate risks and opportunities,” said World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. “Developing a green bond market is key to mobilizing the private capital flows needed to address climate change. We were delighted to collaborate with the Central Bank of Morocco on this important initiative.”
"Having become increasingly aware of the effects of climate change, at the COP22 in Marrakesh, countries are now specifying how to achieve commitments made in Paris. Bank Al-Maghrib's investment in World Bank Green Bonds has been made in that context. The investment will support sustainable development projects financed by the World Bank, including in countries in Africa." said Mr. Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of Bank Al-Maghrib.
The 3-year USD 100 million bonds mature on December 15, 2019, and have a semi-annual fixed rate coupon payment. The sole lead manager is Credit Agricole CIB.
“This investment sends a powerful message to the global investor and climate policy community about Morocco’s commitment to climate finance,” said World Bank Vice President and Treasurer, Arunma Oteh. “Morocco is one of the countries that has benefitted from the World Bank’s Green Bond program to support its transition to a low carbon economy and is now making an investment in the global transition to a greener planet. The World Bank Treasury is grateful to have partnered with Bank Al-Maghrib at the time of the COP22 in Marrakesh, for this transaction."
Since the World Bank’s first green bond launched in 2008, the World Bank has issued 128 green bonds in 18 currencies, totaling approximately USD 9.7 billion equivalent. World Bank Green Bonds offer investors an opportunity to support environmental solutions through a bond product that benefits from the triple-A credit strength of the World Bank. World Bank Green Bonds help support the financing of projects in member countries that meet specific criteria for low carbon and climate resilient growth, seeking to mitigate climate change or help affected people adapt to it. The types of eligible projects include renewable energy installations, energy efficiency projects, and new technologies in waste management and agriculture that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help finance the transition to a low carbon economy. They also include financing for forest and watershed management and infrastructure to prevent climate-related flood damage and build climate resilience.
For examples of projects supported by the World Bank Green Bond Program and other information, see: https://treasury.worldbank.org/cmd/htm/WorldBankGreenBonds.html


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During one study, 10 healthy male participants took just one 600 mg dose of CBD oil. Their resting blood pressure went down successfully. These same men were then put on stress tests. These tests were specifically designed to raise blood pressure. After taking the same dose of CBD, the men yielded positive results. Their blood pressure was lower than it normally would be in these stressful situations. Most scientists agreed that CBD lowers blood pressure because of its ability to help reduce anxiety and stress.
CBD has a broad pharmacological profile, including interactions with several receptors known to regulate fear and anxiety-related behaviors, specifically the cannabinoid type 1 receptor (CB1R), the serotonin 5-HT1A receptor, and the transient receptor potential (TRP) vanilloid type 1 (TRPV1) receptor [11, 12, 19, 21]. In addition, CBD may also regulate, directly or indirectly, the peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-γ, the orphan G-protein-coupled receptor 55, the equilibrative nucleoside transporter, the adenosine transporter, additional TRP channels, and glycine receptors [11, 12, 19, 21]. In the current review of primary studies, the following receptor-specific actions were found to have been investigated as potential mediators of CBD’s anxiolytic action: CB1R, TRPV1 receptors, and 5-HT1A receptors. Pharmacology relevant to these actions is detailed below.
Until 2017, products containing cannabidiol that are marketed for medical purposes were classed as medicines by the UK regulatory body, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and could not be marketed without regulatory approval for the medical claims. CBD oil with THC content not exceeding 0.2% was legalized throughout the UK in 2017. Cannabis oil, however, remained illegal to possess, buy and sell.
As noted, CBD has been found to have a bell-shaped response curve, with higher doses being ineffective. This may reflect activation of TRPV1 receptors at higher dose, as blockade of TRPV1 receptors in the DPAG rendered a previously ineffective high dose of CBD as anxiolytic in the EPM . Given TRPV1 receptors have anxiogenic effects, this may indicate that at higher doses, CBD’s interaction with TRPV1 receptors to some extent impedes anxiolytic actions, although was notably not sufficient to produce anxiogenic effects.
Because it is an entirely natural product, there is no evidence to suggest that taking more than the recommended dose of CBD oil can be harmful. However, LloydsPharmacy, which has recently begun stocking Celtic Wind CBD, advises this: "As with any food supplement, if you take more than the recommended dose you may feel unwell. We would strongly advise customers not to take more than the recommended dose and to consult their doctor if they have any concerns."
When Jillian came home for Christmas she and my husband, decided it was time for me to make a decision to do something. I wasn’t ready to decide anything just yet. I wanted to have Christmas with my family. The day after Christmas I made up my mind to drive out to California to investigate cannabis oil as a treatment. We read articles about successful brain tumor results in Spain and Amsterdam and gathered information wherever we could. We decided to give the cannabis oil a try, especially after we read a paper on a study about the chemotherapy my doctor had recommended. That study suggested patients with tumors like mine appeared to get better at first with the chemo but then the left over tumor cells would mutate and turn aggressive over time.
One of the most celebrated health benefits of CBD oil is its analgesic (pain relieving) effects. It’s thought that CBD interacts with receptors in the brain and immune system to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. Some studies, such as this investigation published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine, found that CBD significantly reduces inflammation in mice and rats – but it’s not only rodents that experience these effects. A 2008 review identified that CBD offered effective pain relief without inducing adverse side effects in patients.
"The data supporting efficacy and dosing are specific to one product: Epidiolex," Bonn-Miller says. "That's not necessarily translatable to 'Joe Bob's CBD Blend.'" A CBD extract you buy online or in a dispensary will almost certainly have less CBD in it, he explains, and will contain other cannabinoids—meaning that it will work differently and will need to be dosed differently. "This is not to say that 'Joe Bob's CBD Blend' definitely isn't going to be effective for pediatric epilepsy, but it means that we need to study it before we know."
Later in 2014, researchers reported on preliminary results of a study involving children with treatment-resistant epilepsies in an expanded access “compassionate use program.” Patients received a purified 98 percent oil-based CBD extract called Epidiolex, which is made by GW Pharmaceuticals. After 3 months of treatment, 39 percent of the 23 patients had more than a 50 percent reduction in seizures, with a 32 percent median reduction. These preliminary results support the animal studies and survey reports that CBD may be a promising treatment for treatment-resistant epilepsy and it is generally well-tolerated in doses up to 25 milligrams per kilogram of body weight. (15)
Bacon had said that I might need to try two full droppers worth of the oil to really feel its benefits. I knew that I had an incredibly busy and stressful day ahead of me—I needed to fit in a five mile run before work, had lots to do at the office, was scheduled for a busy event in the middle of the day, and had a 2-hour meditation class later that night which would require a lot of mental clarity. Tentatively, I squirted two droppers of CBD oil into my bulletproof coffee and sipped away.
Researchers at the Department of Pharmacognosy, The School of Pharmacy, University of London, UK, basis the study conducted on mice found that CBD oil has analgesic properties and may relieve chronic pain of all kinds . It can disrupt the activity of pain receptors in the body and instead cause a release of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine – “feel good” compounds that can ease discomfort and pain, even if the pharmaceutical painkillers have no effect.
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Individuals are continuously suffering varying degrees of anxiety about death. We did a study on “An overview of Death Anxiety”, https://goo.gl/PvKvMJ. Method of concept analyses and an extensive online literature have been used for this study. Overall data provided evidence that anxiety about death is rife within western culture. Its prevalence, particularly with women and significant number of cases elderly people experience less death anxiety than young people.
Cannabidiol has antipsychotic effects. The exact cause for these effects is not clear. But cannabidiol seems to prevent the breakdown of a chemical in the brain that affects pain, mood, and mental function. Preventing the breakdown of this chemical and increasing its levels in the blood seems to reduce psychotic symptoms associated with conditions such as schizophrenia. Cannabidiol might also block some of the psychoactive effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Also, cannabidiol seems to reduce pain and anxiety.
Green Roads is all about purity and performance. The company has the highest standards in purity, extraction methods, and sourcing, and has earned a number of endorsements from pro athlete associations (such as the NFL Alumni Association) and mentions by major news networks (such as Forbes and ESPN). Their source hemp is grown around the world from European certified organic farms, then subjected to a high-pressure, low-temperature CO2 extraction. All raw materials are tested for purity by independent labs at multiple points, and an experienced pharmacist compounds their salves, creams, tinctures and edibles using pharmaceutical-grade, 99% pure cannabidiol, and cannabidiol oil. Of their products, the best CBD for anxiety will be their CBD tinctures and
I wonder if you’ve every heard of someone who starts using the CBD oil and their anxiety and depression gets worse. This is what I’m experiencing now. I took Prozac for several years, but have been off of it for over 3 years. I was looking for a good alternative (the side effects of Prozac were unbearable). Maybe it’s a dosage issue. I have been using the drops, about 12 drops two times a day. This particular brand is 200 mg per dose (dose is 30-40 drops). I know you can’t give advice, but I just wondered if you have heard of this happening.
Word of Caution: Although this list clearly shows that cannabis essential oil can be an effective remedy for many common health conditions, it is still a potent chemical substance extracted from a plant with psychotropic substances. Therefore, you should always be very careful while using such an essential oil, including the amount you use and the conditions under which you use it. Speak to a professional about mixing essential oils and present medications before adding any new elements to your health regimen. Also, the use of cannabis is restricted/banned in many countries, so consult a local health specialist before use.
Hello Ben, I’m from India. My apologies in advance for a long letter. I’ve found you article very informative and humorous also. While there are a few references to India, they are mostly of turmeric. Marijuana and Hemp recorded use in India is more than 6000 years old. You seem to have missed out on it though you do talk of Persia and early Christianity dating back to 2000 years.
The number of people who are suffering from the Social Anxiety Disorder are 15 million. This shows that 6.8% of the US Population suffer from the Social Anxiety Disorder. This is quite a large number of sufferers which show that the situation needs to be addressed as soon as possible. These statistics are not biased and they show the equally likely chances of both the men and the women suffering from the SAD.
American Shaman CBD oil is vegetable glycerin based that has been mixed with CBD. The main ingredients used in the manufacturing process are CBD Oil, Kosher-Grade Vegetable Glycerin, Hemp Seed Oil and 99% Pure CBD Crystalline Isolate. The CBD is extracted from organic hemp plants using CO2 extraction method that’s 99% pure free from solvents, chemicals, and pesticides.
Since opening the San Francisco office of Parsley Health in 2016, I’ve become exposed to the wide world of cannabis. I grew up in the midwest and had adopted conservative views of marijuana use. Despite living in California for almost two years, the first state to legalize medical marijuana in 1996, I was still skeptical of marijuana and CBD oil benefits. I was also hesitant to prescribe CBD to patients due to potential psychoactive effects when combined with THC and because it’s not a regulated substance. But as my patients at Parsley Health kept asking me about CBD, I decided to dig a little deeper into potential CBD oil benefits and was surprised at how promising it may be.
May this letter find you and your loved ones happy and healthy for without you I would not be in such an improved state of physical health? It is not often I get to put pencil to paper for not only could I not concentrate due to opiate pharmaceuticals (couldn't express oneself due to lack of cognitive thinking) but the pain, inability to get comfortable due to lymphodemia and anxiety from stress (from lack of cash flow for food, bills, medicines plus the high expense of bandages & ointments) have prevented me from making contact but ....still after this prolonged period of time, I feel it necessary to write personally to mention just how dramatically you changed the world my two children and I live in. My sister Casey Lee Smith, arrived 6 months ago from the USA to run my household and it is through "Phoenix Tears" website she was able to make contact with you and learn all about the many wondrous benefits of medicinal Cannabis oil. When the treatment arrived, I was overwhelmed for I am a single Mother and your generosity brought tears to my eyes (even now it is hard to fight tears as I write) It has been rough to say the least. Feeling helpless, overly tired and frustrated by the lack of qualified physicians in my local town. I became depressed. My ex-husband felt he should prepare the kids for my untimely death. The location of my cancer spread throughout my left quadrant into my lymph and into the brain. I became bed ridden and lost hope. I will lose my house shortly but now i know it won't be my life. So, "THANK YOU" for the gracious gift and know you are loved! Sending love to you forever and always.
Third-party testing: Once a CBD oil is manufactured, CBD oil companies will often submit their products for third-party tests, which are conducted by non-company personnel to ensure the product is safe for public consumption and meets quality standards.CBD oils should always be accompanied with information about third-party tests; best practice is to avoid oils that do not supply these details.
The 2014 Farm Bill, legalized the sale of "non-viable hemp material" grown within states participating in the Hemp Pilot Program. This legislation defined hemp as cannabis containing less than 0.3% of THC delta-9, grown within the regulatory framework of the Hemp Pilot Program. This has led many to insist that CBD manufactured from hemp, is legal in all 50 states and exempts its oversight by the DEA as a controlled substance. The 2018 Farm Bill is anticipated to provide further clarity regarding hemp regulations.
Later, Queen Victoria’s physician and one of the world’s leading doctors of that era, Sir Russell Reynolds, prescribed medicinal cannabis for the Queen’s menstrual cramps, for which CBD still works fantastically today. When writing about medical marijuana in the first edition of the British medical journal The Lancet, Reynolds proclaimed that cannabis is “one of the most valuable medicines we possess.” Another widely hailed physician at the time, Sir William Osler, used CBD for migraines with excellent results.
In the early 1990’s, rehabilitation facilities did indeed experience a significant surge of patients who were “addicted” to cannabis. But a survey done at that time noted that nearly all of them had come from the court system, where judges gave convicted criminals the choice between entering into treatment for addiction or entering prison, which was probably a pretty simple choice for most.
At the federal level, CBD is classified as a Schedule 1 drug in the U.S. because it is one of the many cannabinoids present in marijuana. To be labeled a schedule 1 drug means that it has a high potential for abuse and the potential to create severe psychological or physical dependence; therefore these drugs are not allowed to be used for medical use.
So to gain a higher production of THC in a field of cannabis plants, you simply take away the male plants so the females can’t be pollinated, and to lower THC production, you keep the male and female plants together. Plants used for CBD oil or CBD capsules or hemp oil or hemp protein or your hippie neighbor’s tie-dyed hemp headwear meet the international standards of less than 1% THC.
After many conversations with my husband we decided to contact Dr. Christopher and we order 90-day cannabis treatment and the card was for cancer treatment amazingly, the cannabis oil has helped me with my fibromyalgia pain, joint pain, and chronic headaches. I had this pain for many years and it was getting worse. I literally have no pain now. My blood pressure had been creeping up over the years and was consistently pre-hypertensive, now it’s consistently on the low side of normal. I have not taken any other medication except the cannabis oil, supplements, and good clean healthy food over the years.
While it wasn't like I was 100% stress-free overnight, I did notice within a week or so of taking CBD oil — roughly six to eight drops under the tongue, held for 90 seconds and then swallowed, twice a day — that I felt less anxious and tense. Things that usually bothered me, like unanswered emails or things going wrong with work, were easier to take in stride.


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Spare Change Donations Fill RMHC Donation Boxes at McDonald’s to Help Strengthen Families with Critically-ill children
Evansville, IN (Wednesday, October 5, 2016) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley (RMHC) is celebrating its annual Day of Change and more than 40 years of keeping families close globally. The Evansville chapter, RMHC of the Ohio Valley invites individuals, businesses and community groups to support local families with critically-ill children by visiting local McDonald’s on October 15 and dropping spare change into a RMHC Donation Box.
Throughout 2015, coins donated globally through the Donation Box program totaled more than $52 million in support of over seven million children and families. The RMHC Day of Change is the Charity’s annual call to action to support families with children facing medical crises. A full Donation Box could mean one night at a Ronald McDonald House for a family while their child receives medical treatment.
“A simple act of kindness at the front counter is a powerful gift for local RMHC families,” said Abigail Adler, Development Director. “For families with children in need of critical medical care, the thought of being more than a few steps from the hospital seems just too far. A person’s spare change combined with that of their neighbors can add up to make a big difference for these families. It keeps them close to each other and to the care and resources their child needs.”
The gesture of donating spare change could help parents get higher quality of sleep so they can be better equipped to make important medical decisions for their children. Your spare change provides a space for children to play with others in similar situations and can help them cope with trauma. McDonald’s customers who participate in Day of Change are encouraged to share photos and how they helped to support RMHC on social media using #forRMHC.
RMHC programs provide stability and vital resources to over seven million families in 63 countries and regions through three core programs that include 357 Ronald McDonald Houses, 207 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and 48 Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles.