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"The hottest day of the summer so far was drawing to a close and a drowsy silence lay over the large, square houses of Privet Drive."
Marilyn Harris had waited three years to read those words. And when the blue-covered "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" slid across the table and into her hands early Saturday morning, she couldn't help but jump and let out a squeal.
"It's been three years, three poisonous years," the 12-year-old said. "I was listening to the other books on tape over and over and asking why can't there be a fifth book already. It was so hard to wait."
Three years after the release of the last installment in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, muggles around the world lined up for the 12:01 a.m. Saturday release of her fifth book. Steamboat was not immune to the Harry Potter fever.
More than 150 people crammed into Off the Beaten Path Book Store on Friday night waiting for the clock to strike midnight.
They came in costume. Some dressed as Harry Potter in black, round-rimmed glasses and lightning-scarred foreheads; there was even an infant Harry. Others came as members of the Steamboat Quidditch Team decked out in specially made jerseys, and one 15-year-old even came dressed as the Fat Lady, the woman who sits in a painting and holds the password to Harry Potter's Hogwart's living quarters.
Rumors circulated among the partygoers that a main character was going to die at the end of the newly released book, and children speculated on what exactly the Order of the Phoenix was.
All four of Rowling's previous Harry Potter books have become international best sellers. Each book tells of a school year in the life of Harry Potter, who is now 15 and a young wizard in Britain's Hogwart's School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Despite the late hour, Harris said she planned to start reading the 870-page book as soon as she got home.
She wasn't alone. One mother said her children brought a flashlight so they could start reading during the car ride home.
Brant Crossan, 11, was among those who had plans to start reading the book late into the night. Crossan, who preordered the book months ago, said it's more than a story of magic and wizardry that draws him to Harry Potter.
"J.K. Rowling expresses herself so well. Even before the movies came out, I could imagine what is happening. You know what the characters look like, know where the scene is; I know where I am," he said.
His friend, David Mucklow, 10, is going to wait a few days before reading his book. His older brother, Andrew, paid him $7 to read the family's copy first. David Mucklow said the release of the book was exciting, but not as exciting as Mexican soccer. Sitting nearby, Ian Anderson, 11, said the only thing more exciting was when the Avalanche played for the Stanley Cup in 2001.
"Before Harry Potter, I never got hooked on any books; after that I started reading the Redwall (series)," Anderson said.
By Friday afternoon, 325 copies of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" had been preordered from Off the Beaten Path. After the response to the fourth book, store owners Leslie Ryan and her husband, Dick, decided to hold the late-night book release party.
"The community responded in such a positive way. It was really a family affair, a highlight for the kids," Ryan said. "Children are still talking about the (fourth-book release) party. So we decided we had to have a party for this one."
When the fourth book, "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire," came out, Ryan said they made the mistake of ordering only 100 copies. The night of the book release, 99 were sold and the last copy went at 7 a.m. the next day. Ryan said it took another four weeks for them to get more in the store.
They learned their lesson.
For three days, 500 copies of the coveted book were locked in store's closets and its contents remained unknown. Ryan said the bookstore has never ordered so many copies of one book at one time.
"It is really a phenomenon. There is no other book like this that has ever created such excitement," Ryan said.
The book's publisher, Bloomsbury, had closely guarded what happens in the book. And Ryan said bookstores had to jump through hoops to get the book for the Saturday release.
By the afternoon of the release party, Celebrations costume shop had run out of the Harry Potter black-rimmed glasses. Owner Sandy Pugh said they were the most popular items among those attempting to be Harry Potter look-alikes. The store special ordered costumes from Colorado Springs just for the book release party. The Harry Potter glasses and wands were the most popular item, but Pugh said about 10 to 15 people got full-fledged costumes for the Saturday release.
The store was stocked with Hogwart's sorting hats and Harry Potter napkins and plates.
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By David Leeming
Esteemed pupil David Leeming, who has authored greater than twelve books on mythology, right here bargains the 1st entire narrative research of the mythology of the center East, that tumultuous sector that used to be the cradle of civilization. Leeming starts with a quick, attractive historical past of the center East, spanning Neolithic cultures, the Bronze Age and the Iron Age, the discovery of writing and the increase of Egypt and Babylonia, Israel and Roman rule, and the early background of the Jews, Christians, and Muslims. this can be via an in-depth dialogue of the mythology of the zone, overlaying person pantheons, cosmic myths, mythic heroes, and masses extra. Leeming levels from prehistoric figures reminiscent of the mummy Goddess of ?atal H?y?k to Mesopotamian gods akin to Marduk and mythic heroes akin to Gilgamesh, to the pantheon of Egyptian mythology, together with the falcon-headed sky-sun god Horus and jackal-headed Anubis. the writer additionally deals an illuminating exploration of the mythology of the 3 nice monotheistic religions of the area: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. In a provocative Epilogue, Leeming depicts trendy problem within the center East as "violent, truly immoral, and unlawful activities" justified by way of "what can basically be referred to as myths." He notes that fundamentalists within the area's 3 religions all see their method because the in basic terms manner, forgetting that myths symbolize truths which are non secular and philosophical--not old occasions that may be used to justify acts of violence. With key maps, illustrations, bibliography, and index, Jealous Gods and selected humans offers an inclusive, authoritative, and attractive account of a mythology that continues to be a potent--and frequently destructive--force on the earth this day.
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TH£ /AOV A^£ 19 Wars in Canaan The emergence of the Hebrew people in Canaan coincided roughly with invasions all over the Middle East of the Sea People mentioned above, who had much to do with the deterioration of both the Hittite and Egyptian empires and who in Canaan became known as the Philistines. It is of interest to note that the events of this period are roughly contemporaneous with those of the Trojan War on the western Anatolian coast, if such a war in fact took place. After destroying the city of Ugarit and other Canaanite centers and establishing their own state with cities such as Gaza and Ekron in what is now southern coastal Israel, the Philistines would gradually assimilate much of the indigenous Canaanite culture, including language and mythology.

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Republika Srpska President Željka Cvijanović says she has low expectations from the session of the BiH Central Bank’s Board of Directors, as they are aware that the blockade of access to the IMF funds of EUR 330 million was due to the fact that the Bosniak and Croat parties failed to reach an agreement over the problems within FBiH, i.e. the distribution of funds between the federal and canton levels, thus Republika Srpska needs to find a way to legally protect itself.
“In essence, it is a difficult political misunderstanding or a problem that has existed there for years, which now, unfortunately, has also affected this arrangement”, Cvijanović told the press.
She points out that Republika Srpska suffers damage due to the unsettled relations.
“There are some unprincipled things here – the first is that the allocated money lies here for a month, and the second thing is that we have to pay interest for money we have not withdrawn. Republika Srpska suffers damage due to such unsettled relations and I am of the opinion that we have to take certain legal actions and protect ourselves, because we would not enter into such an arrangement if we knew that there would be such speculations, tricks and fraudulence behind it”, Cvijanović pointed out.
She emphasized that Republika Srpska is not interested in the unsettled relations within FBiH.
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She went on to say that she does not expect any progress in the short term and that she believes that Republika Srpska must take legal actions to protect itself./ibna

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s highly anticipated Perfect Day at CocoCay is now open! It is unlike any private island the world has ever seen and the first in the cruise line’s new Perfect Day Island Collection of next-level private destinations around the world. The $250 transformation features a combination of first-of-their-kind thrills and one-of-a-kind ways to chill. Guests have the opportunity to create their very own perfect beach day.
“Royal Caribbean is the proven leader when it comes to pushing the envelope in cruise ship design and the experiences offered at sea,” said Michael Bayley, President and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. “With Perfect Day at CocoCay, we are so proud to bring our 50-year legacy of innovation ashore to transform an incredible island that now completely revolutionizes private destinations in the vacation industry. It is exciting to see what we have dreamed up finally come to life; our guests truly are in for an experience unlike any other.”
The new Perfect Day at CocoCay is exclusive to guests of Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. It can be visited via itineraries departing from Florida and the Northeast on 11 of the cruise line’s innovative and adventure packed ships.
The heart of Perfect Day at CocoCay is its Thrill Waterpark which calls the most daring adrenaline-seeking guests to its two towers complete with 13 waterslides. It also includes the Caribbean’s largest wave pool as well as the Adventure Pool featuring a family friendly obstacle course. The key features of the Thrill Waterpark include:
Daredevil’s Tower – Guests can push their limits on seven exhilarating single-rider waterslides of various heights, including the 135-foot-tall Daredevil’s Peak– the tallest waterslide in North America. Additional highlights are the twin Dueling Demon drop slides, launching riders from a vertical position; the Manta Raycers, where friends can race down twin open flume slides; the high-speed, fully vertical Screeching Serpent; and the coiling Green Mamba, a massive aqua tube slide.
Splash Summit – Adventurous families will share the thrill with six multi-rider slides, including The Slingshot, a zero-gravity slide for four; The Twister, a winding tube slide for two on a tandem raft; and the four-lane Splash Speedway racing slides.
Wave Pool – Vacationers can ride the tide at the largest wave pool in the Caribbean, where a timer on the back wall counts down to the start of big waves.
Adventure Pool – This interactive obstacle course on water features floating lily pads, a rock-climbing wall and two swing ropes for guests to bounce, climb and swing to their heart’s content.
The Perfect Day at CocoCay also features the following:
Up, Up and Away – Everyone scores a view unlike any other from a colorful helium balloon securely tethered to the ground by cable. The signature attraction floats up to 450 feet above Perfect Day at CocoCay, allowing guests to take in the island from the highest vantage point in The Bahamas and capture the ultimate selfie with the private island and the pristine blue waters of The Bahamas as their backdrop.
Oasis Lagoon (the largest freshwater pool in the Caribbean) – Whether looking to spend time with family, share a few cocktails with friends or simply sit back under the tropical sun. Sunbathers can make their way through three distinct coves, each with a vibe of their own, and swim to the beat of the underwater sound system. Families with small children can splash through water features and jump right into the excitement at the kid-friendly beach entry. On the south side of Oasis Lagoon, pool-goers can sip a frosty Coco Loco at the expansive swim-up bar, catch some sunrays on one of three swim-up islands with in-water loungers, or treat themselves to total relaxation in a private cabana, complete with its own cabana attendant.
Perfect Day at CocoCay features multiple dining options. Captain Jack’s is the island hangout and meet-up spot where guests can grab a drink at the rowboat bar, settle into a rope swing seat or snack on the house specialty – chicken wings and fries dipped in signature sauces like mango-habanero and Caribbean jerk. Live jams and harborside views put vacationers in an island state of mind in no time. Skipper’s Grill features complimentary lunchtime favorites like salads, sandwiches, tacos, burgers, fresh fruit and desserts.
Little ones also have the chance to experience their very own Perfect Day! Captain Jill’s Galleon is an interactive play structure that includes three dry slides, 16 water cannons, rope features, and a splash pad.
Splashaway Bay is hands down the coolest aqua park at sea! The adventures that can be had here are bigger than ever with more fountains, sprinklers, and geysers. There are also two massive drench buckets and five waterslides, including three racers. This complimentary attraction is located along the harbor between Captain Jack’s and Skipper’s Grill and offers a multitude of seating and tables for families.
There is even a 1,600-foot-long zip-line course that crisscrosses the island!
Chill Island is the perfect island escape that travelers normally dream about and now it can be experienced in real life! The largest dining venue on the island, Chill Grill, is located here and serves beachside dining at shaded picnic tables on the sand. Beach day favorites can also be found here including, snorkeling, jet-skiing excursions as well as cabanas and daybeds under the shade. Dreams are made complete here with beach bars that include roaming bartenders!
South Beach is where the competition heats up! It features volleyball, beachside basketball, soccer, and paddle boarding. The Snack Shack can be visited here to grab a quick snack or guests can wade out to the floating bar to cool off and grab a drink. There are also beachfront cabanas that guests can lounge in here.
Believe it or not, there is even more that is set to open! The Coco Beach Club is scheduled to open in December. Guests will experience an upscale take on the island’s authentic Caribbean vibes. Included at the Coco Beach Club are:
- Overwater Cabanas –The first overwater cabanas in The Bahamas will offer discerning guests a new level of laidback luxury. Each with its own slide into the ocean, overwater hammock, shower, and dedicated attendant, the exclusive cabanas will have everything vacationers would want for a day of complete indulgence.
- Infinity Pool– Spanning an expansive 2,600-plus feet, this beachfront infinity pool is at the center of Zen with in-water loungers.
- Club and Deck Area– Beachside cabanas and daybeds will provide a private slice of paradise. Elsewhere, guests can enjoy an exclusive dining venue that serves up freshly made Mediterranean fare with a side of ocean views.
Doesn’t the Perfect Day at CocoCay sound amazing? What part of the island would you love to experience? Let me know in the comments!
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Obituary of Jane H. Günter-McCoy
Pittsford - Jane Hutton Günter-McCoy, 83, passed away October 20, 2021, in the loving and devoted presence of longtime friends following a courageous battle with cancer. The younger of two daughters, she was born February 9, 1938, in Kingston, NY, to Herman Günter and Elizabeth Mason Hutton Günter. Mrs. Günter-McCoy had a long and accomplished career in music, beginning in the Kingston, NY, public schools with her elementary school study of violin and piano followed by earning degrees from The Eastman School of Music (where she majored in both violin and voice performance) and doctoral studies in music history at Indiana University. She studied voice performance and coaching with a number of notable performers and teachers including Birgit Nilsson and Madame Dorothee Manski. A widely sought-after professional choral performer, Mrs. Günter-McCoy sang under the direction of and recorded with a long list of conductors including Leopold Stokowski of the Symphony of the Air (formerly the NBC Symphony Orchestra) and Robert Shaw of the famed Robert Shaw Chorale, the latter with whom she toured the United States, South America, and the USSR (now, Russia). A favorite memory from the latter was performing in Moscow and looking up from the stage and seeing Nikita Khrushchev seated in his privileged reserved section. During the 25 years that Mrs. Günter-McCoy lived in New York City and later in Pittsford she often was employed by churches as a vocal and violin soloist, in addition to a busy schedule of secular solo and ensemble opportunities. In addition to her music scholarship and performance, Mrs. Günter-McCoy leaves a monumental legacy of accomplished singers reflecting her great passion for pedagogy, one of her most cherished and lasting endeavors. Over many years scores of voice students benefited from her teaching skills and dedication, first at Eastman Community Music School and later in her private studio. As much as Mrs. Günter-McCoy disliked ‘show tunes,’ her students in musicals all over the Rochester area benefited greatly from seeing her pride-filled face in the audience. She attended as many of her students’ performances, all over the country and world, as she could. World travel for Mrs. Günter-McCoy included not only musically enhancing ventures to attend operas and her favorite Bach festivals in Europe but challenging outings in Japan, Africa, South America (i.e. Machu Picchu), Antarctica, the Arctic (to see Polar Bears)...to list just a bit of her exploration of the world. She was truly a friend always ready to embrace and experience new adventures. A more interesting, intelligent, generous friend could not be found! She peppered the lives around her with a gift for quick puns and was a master of crossword puzzles.With great affection she named all of nature’s creatures who were showered with hearty and never-failing fare on her patio and in her wooded yard. A more knowledgeable and loyal sports fan has never existed!!! Jane Günter-McCoy loved her New York sports teams and watched every game, every inning, every quarter. She taught herself to play tennis by watching it on television and until the last few years she often persuaded reluctant friends to play both tennis and softball with her...and she always won. On September 9, 1978, Jane Hutton Günter married the love of her life, Seth McCoy, in a private ceremony at Riverside Church in New York City. The two met on the Robert Shaw South American Tour. Mr. McCoy became a renowned oratorio tenor and their shared life, until his death, was to Mrs. Günter-McCoy a source of joy beyond measure. One of Mrs. Gunter-McCoy’s most coveted professional honors was performing as the mezzo-soprano soloist May 3, 1998, in Beethoven’s Missa Solemnis, a concert in memory and in honor of Mr. McCoy as Eastman’s beloved Professor of Voice (1982-1997), conducted by Robert Shaw, and presented with the New Eastman Symphony, the Eastman-Rochester Chorus, and the Eastman Chorale in the Eastman Theater. Mrs. Günter-McCoy was predeceased by her husband and her parents and by her sister, Joan Elizabeth Günter Cahill. She is survived by her niece, Barbara Samuels and her partner, Paul Golding, of Duanesburg, NY, her nephew, Harry Gochee III and his wife, Ann, of Delmar, NY, and two grandnephews, Harry Gochee IV and Benjamin Gochee. Although they never had children of their own, Mr. and Mrs. McCoy each welcomed young people into their home, which was always filled with laughter, delicious food, and the very best music. Because of the Covid-19 Pandemic, a private graveside service was held. For those wishing to make a memorial contribution, donations may be made to the World Wildlife Fund or the Ocean Conservancy or to a charity of the donor's choice.
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College-bound students encouraged to attend conference Saturday
Published 2:56 pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2014
SAN ANTONIO — Alamo Colleges' annual Young Leaders Conference, geared toward high school students who want to succeed in college and possibly win a scholarship, is set for 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the McAllister Fine Arts Center Auditorium at San Antonio College.
College representatives will provide information on preparing, applying, and paying for college. Author Jerome Love will deliver the keynote address. Pre-registration is encouraged. For more information, call 210-485-0793, or visit http://alamo.edu/district/sli/young-leaders-conference/.
Students interested in applying for one of 10 available scholarships must meet requirements posted at https://alamo.edu/district/sli/young-leaders-conference/register/.
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The Wooden Paddles are similar in shape and size to their more costly counterparts which will give new players a taste of what playing with a higher-quality paddle will be like. Although wooden paddles tend to be on the heavy side in comparison to composite ones, the weight at around 10 ounces is still light enough to allow for “touch” play where necessary but crucially allows the player to give the ball a good, solid hit which in turn will allow for a rally to start. The grip circumference is a medium-size and the handle on this paddle is 5-1/4” long which provides players with lots of reach. The two balls provided will be the Jugs indoor ball in white or lime green or Ace 2 outdoor balls if you prefer. Both are USAPA approved.
The wooden paddle pack is available in packs of two with two balls, four with four balls or eight with six balls.
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Schuster , 2018-02-09 09:35:45.There are various kinds of materials that we can use to make a glitter acrylic nails creations, such as:Acrylic Paint is a painting which is compatible type of paint on a variety of surfaces such as glass, plastic, cloth. Acrylic paint is more durable than paint water. Acrylic paints dry faster than oil paint as well. Its use is also very practical and can be diluted with ordinary water.Acrylic Powder & Monomers: Acrylic Powder & Liquid Monomer much disposable in nail art creations, such as for Nail Extension and 3D objects to make a lot of nails. How to apply it is not too difficult nor too easy, the two objects can not used alone, as in the chemical reaction needed when the two "met".The trick Monomer pour enough on a small glass, the next with a special brush dip the brush into the acrylic powder Monomer and stir until all wet brush, then drain by pressing the lip brush into the glass, then dip slowly into the wet brush Acrylic Powder and lift After 1 second later the brush will stick sticky dots like pasta, immediately applied to the nail and shape quickly because it will dry in a short time.Metallic nail polish: This polish full glitter and very shiny, the colors really metallic. Staying apply directly to the nail.Glitter nails: glitter powder used as a topping that gives the impression of sparkling. It is use can be combined with metallic nail polish to reveal a striking impression and more lustrous.
Schuster , 2018-02-15 00:00:28.Nail art becomes popular nowadays besides as the part of fashion style also becomes the part of decoration art. Many variations come with style, color, theme and character based on the artist’s creativity. Nail art is kind of drawing art with different medium in which usually the artist using canvas or paper, the medium uses nail. This art is very considered by teenagers as the style statements beside as the distribution of hobby or talent.Since the theme’s inspiration can come from our surrounding such as games, movies, nature and characters, Dark Black Nails become so popular after the increasing popularity of gothic style. Some vampire-story movies also take part in popularizing this color’s selection so that many nail artists develop this as their specialty. This style can reflect the strength and be able to show the certain impression of people who apply this style. Scary and darkness is the most impression which can be easily got by people who take this color choice to the nail art. Nevertheless, become biggest selection for emo-lovers or gothic lovers, dark black style can be modified to be more creative and interesting so that it doesn’t be monotonous colors.Since black is one of neutral colors besides white, it can be combined by other colors and even it can be the color base which can be added some decoration and ornaments after that. In decorating the nail with this color base, it depends on the creativity of the artist and the black color won’t seem scary anymore but can be something cute and beautiful.
Schuster , 2017-10-16 11:14:41.There are numerous new hairstyles that may suit you in 2014. Blonde bobbed hairstyle is good for you to be tried especially if you have thin hair. Make the haircut no longer than our chin. Cut the tip of your hair bluntly to make it looks thicker. After you have finished cutting your hair, blow it to make it fuller. The other hairstyle that you can try is side ponytail updo hairstyle. You can make this hairstyle by keeping lose your pony and curl the tip of your hair to make it softer. Beehive hairstyle I perfect for semi formal event. It is also quite simple to make it. You just need to pull the top part of your hair and pin it in the back of the head. Leave some of the front hair loose to make it softer.
Schuster , 2017-10-17 11:20:20.Her haircut represents both the modern and traditional circle cut. The only difference is only the aspect of length. What you can look again from her appearance is the point cutting technique. If you have the problem in applying her hairstyle, you can take benefit from professional stylist out there. This may become your basic consideration indeed.
Schuster , 2017-10-16 11:10:52.The micro braids hairstyles are not similar to the cornrow hairstyles. Although the term of ‘micro’ is similar with the cornrow hairstyle, this creative hairstyle is best rather than the cornrow hairstyle. For women who have the curly hair, this hairstyle would be best for them. In this article, I will describe about the micro braids hairstyle and the step to obtain it. So, if you are interested to apply this trendy hairstyle, you can read the information below.
Schuster , 2017-10-15 11:08:52.To obtain the flat twist hairstyle, your hair must be curly as it will ease you to have a good shape. After that, you need to braid your hair into the smallest braid as you can. Try to braid your hair in the size of 1 centimeter wide. Next, you should twist those braided hair in your back of head. You have to prepare a bun to bind those braided hair.
Schuster , 2017-10-16 11:12:32.There are many short female hairstyles namely the stackable bob, chin-length bob, and the banged-up babe bob. The stackable bob is the perfect short hairstyle which creates layers in your crown head. It will show the uniqueness of the bob hair. As it called, you need to stack the hair tip as it will frame your face. The chin-length bob is how you let your side hair got into your chin. It will clearly show your beauty face. The last is the banged-up babe bob which becomes the most unique. It let your bangs straightly got into your face. Then, you need to color your hair with the chunky color. Therefore, these three short female hairstyles could be applied for every woman with short hair. You only need to pick the most suitable hairstyle for you.
Schuster , 2017-10-16 11:18:05.There are a lot of hot new hairstyles that may suit with your preference. If you have silky straight hair, you can move it into one side. This style is suitable for all face shapes and hair type. Some people may also have loose wave hair. If you are the one who have it you can move your hair over one shoulder. It is a simple way that you can do but will make an elegant look. It is perfect for special event such as party as well. If you want hairstyles that will make you look gorgeous whether for hanging out or attending special occasion such as wedding, pretty side braids join in the forming roll will be great choice. This hairstyle will particularly look the best for them who have oval face shapes and medium thick hair.
Schuster , 2017-10-15 11:07:29.It is the black ponytail hairstyles. The reason is you do not need any complicated treatment to obtain this hairstyle. You just need two main treatments as I will explain it on below.
Schuster , 2017-10-15 11:06:01.Are you fans of Keyshia Cole? Or do you know about who is Keyshia Cole? She is a celebrity who changes her hair frequently due to the season. If the season will change, she will exactly change her hairstyle or even the hair color. So, it is not strange for us to see the Keyshia Cole having various hairstyles in a moment. But then, the thing I want to emphasize is about how if people are applying the Keyshia Cole hairstyles. It will be a good idea for those who are confuse with their hairstyles.
Schuster , 2017-10-16 11:17:05.Summer is actually time to enjoying the time. When the temperature is hotter, hairstyle which is to be maintained is perfect choice. Choose the hairstyles that are simple but offer elegant look. When summer comes, we usually spend most of our time at outdoor area whether it is on the beach or at a pool. That is why, easy but cute summer hairstyles is required especially for teenagers.
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A limited-edition Cosworth-tuned Subaru Impreza WRX STI beat a number of high-performance roadcars and supercars like the Nissan GT-R, the V8 Ariel Atom, the Ford Focus RS500 and even the Lexus LFA at last weekend's Cholmondeley Pageant of Power.
With former British Rally Champion Mark Higgins behind the wheel, the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 recorded a best time of 66.08 seconds at an average speed of 105kph on the twisty, nearly two-kilometer-long Cholmondeley circuit in Cheshire, United Kingdom. If Higgins' name sounds familiar, that's because he recently set the production road car lap record in a Subaru Impreza on the Isle of Man TT circuit.
In the final standings, only a Lamborghini LP570-4 Performante driven by Cholmondeley circuit's lap record holder, Nikki Faulkner, could beat Higgins' Cosworth-fettled Impreza with a time of 63.54 seconds.
"The Pageant's track is incredibly narrow and asks a surprising amount of both car and driver," said Higgins. "If you want to set a decent time, good traction, strong brakes and stability at speed are all essential. The Subaru delivered on all those scores."
In the wet, though, the CS400 was unbeatable by completing the circuit with the quickest time of 68.18 seconds, over four seconds faster than the second-placed Lancia Delta Intergrale WRC.
"We're delighted that the CS400 in Mark's talented hands took the fight so strongly to the supercar elite. Finishing ahead of cars like the Ariel Atom V8 is a real testament to the engineering and development work by both Cosworth and Subaru," said Subaru UK's marketing director, Kenyon Neads. "Ours was not only the fastest hatchback, but also the quickest vehicle in any class when the circuit was wet, which speaks volumes for its capabilities."


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Another year goes down in what could be called a “tentative” history. This year had quite a few surprises which exposed itself provocatively, sometimes surreptitiously. As the year comes to an end, one must but surrender to the actions, events that shaped the world, and reflect rigorously, scientifically as well as philosophically, over the wild anatomy of where the world is headed.
Here is such an analysis that pretends to decode the implications this year brought on us. The discourses, the ideas, the leaps, the movements, the suggestions — this year carried it all. It is this thought that forages — and begins by witnessing India in a forlorn state.
2019 – A year of Modi-Shah’s pilgrimage
The country witnessed a huge emotional warfare throughout the year with the major event headlined the Lok Sabha elections. Naturally, the diabolism that precedes and succeeds the dance of democracy were rather unprecedented.
A month-long dialogue with our intimate enemy
What belonged to the months that preceded the elections were symbols of nationalism.
In the beginning of February, there was an attack which shook the nation in its entirety. It was an attack on a convoy of vehicles that killed 40 CRPF Jawans in Pulwama district, in Jammu and Kashmir. While the death of a Jawan, until now, have been considered an offering to the nation, this particular incident took a different turn. It objectified those deaths, it made them an element of war and it, most of all, served as a sign, which would eventually form a chain, of an attempt to define nationalism.
There was then the Balakot airstrike, taking place days after the attack in February, on whose chariot India declared war on Pakistan.
The airstrike was claimed to have been a preemptive one directed against a terrorist training camp in Balakot region, in Pakistan. There were however questions raised on the credibility of the attack — that speculated the target site to be a barren land with no camps — thus deeming the whole thing, a hoax.
India stood its ground positively affirming the attack to be a successful one. The airstrike, ambiguous in its operation, held following its course, a psychological target, that impressed upon its citizens – vandalism disguised as valour.
Pakistan, in the course of a retaliatory action, on the following day, held captive the Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, for around 60 hours until he had to be released on account of the International pressure. The release of Abhinandan sparked waves of patronisation, across the country, over our intimate enemy, Pakistan. The hostility in otherness with our neighbouring nation now became an active one, an active otherness, such that the existence and purpose of the nation became this very other.
The Democratic Judgement
Following this, later in April, the country in its anticipation, resonated on a voter turnout of over 67%, the highest ever, as well as the highest participation by women voters. In May, the result day announced a mandate with the Narendra Modi led-government winning with a majority thus becoming the first non-Congress leader to form a majority government for two consecutive terms.
While the signs that preceded the elections seemed very rosy, owing to the glamour and the affectionate relationship between India and Pakistan, what succeeds the elections wasn’t hunky-dory after all.
An ‘Unconstitutional’ Bill
On the 5th of August, the government revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, which was previously not under the same clause of the constitution as the other states, by having been excluded direct ordinance from certain articles of the Indian constitution. The abrogation of Article 370 resulted in the bifurcation of the state into two union territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The contentious bill, in its pretext of making the state more inclusive, subliminally deceived the minds of its citizens. The state, with no means of communication, its people, with their rights violated, fighting hard to make their voice heard, have since been into oblivion, with no signs of their whereabouts, nor of the toll of deaths of its own people or journalists likewise.
The implementation of this act featured, as a “normal, severe encroachment by the power. The now union territory, since August has been under a state of lockdown, completing 145 days of internet shutdown, with no signs of provision yet. A plea to the supreme court, in addition to the several petitions filed, challenged the abrogation as ‘unconstitutional’ on grounds of “disregard of consent” of people of J&K.
An Archaeological Verdict
While this controversial bill was still under the radar, scrutinised on account of dishevelling the virtues of constitution, another event took precedence — that of the Ayodhya Verdict. The Mandir issue has been a long fought battle and took an essential place in BJP’s manifesto. Mass murder, rapes, arson, riots — this religious battle, in the past, had been a communal undertaking. The verdict was figurative of the personification of a deity that became political in nature. After long hours of court hearing, a judgement was passed by the Supreme Court. The disputed land, owing to certain archaeological evidence, was given to a trust, representing the government of India, to build the Ram Janmabhoomi, and an alternative 5 acres land, in another place, was given to Sunni Waqf Board to build a mosque. It wasn’t a case for justice, that nominally befits the court, but was a case in which justice could be stomped over by the banality of a communal agenda.
Who is a Citizen and who isn’t ?
The act that stirred some bones and provoked the nation — the Citizenship Amendment Act(CAA) — which along with the simultaneous implementation of National Register of Citizens(NRC) throughout the country, was passed as a bill this December. Until now, the NRC has been implemented only in the state of Assam, that, as its implication, ruled millions out of their homes to a proposed detention camp. The implementation of NRC, along with the CAA, is said to have been anti-semitic in nature. The bill refrains from giving refuge — a fast track citizenship — to people in countries where muslims are a minority. As a result, allegations are by part pointed towards the communal nature of the bill, citing violation of basic principles of the constitution, like the Article 14 which says,
“The State shall not deny to any person equality before the law or the equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.”
A year of ‘Inquilab Morcha’
A hymn, surmounting the fear and rage, took to the streets in India. A mass movement, led by students, singing in chorus the treachery and the anarchy that dawned on us, with an appeal for freedom, resonated among individuals in the country. The chain of signifiers that led to this movement hasn’t dwindled a bit despite the government’s imposition of a complete lockdown in regions throughout the country.
2019 has been a year that structured a language of protests. The oppressed found solidarity from people across the world, marching in union against the oppressive, sometimes in silence, sometimes through an exhibit, with symbols, responding to the signs created by authoritarian regimes and Fascist controls.
In June this year, an extradition bill triggered protests across the region of Hong Kong. The bill sought to bring Hong Kong under the direct jurisprudence of China. Having to resist the control, Hong Kong went on a months-long push back against the authority, fighting for a pro-democracy cause. The pro-democratic movement did not just limit itself to the yearnings of Hong Kong, but also took over the streets of Sudan.
Sudan, following an emergency, ousted its long term President Omar al-Bashir via a coup d’etat. Later, when the military took over, the protests only grew stronger, often in more violent ways. A military dictatorship was at place. It was only later in August that a truce was met, between the military and the protestors, with both sides approving of a power-sharing agreement.
The anti-government protests came to be in countries such as Algeria and Iraq as well, where dissent was expressed on poor governance by the governing body. The protests marked this year a moment of liberation, fortuning on voices of anti-authoritarianism, taking no slack in any form of injustice.
An Ode to the Environment
The 2019 UN Climate Action Summit took place in New York City during September holding into account the Paris Agreement deal, where the goal was to reduce greenhouse emissions to prevent global temperature from rising by more than 1.5 degree celsius above pre-industrial levels. Greta Thunberg, a child activist from Sweden who famed on her aggressive approach to tackling climate change, highlighted the event, with her famous phrase “How dare you!” in response to the non-seriousness over the issue, among the world leaders, across the world. Simultaneously, in September, several climate strikes took place across 150 countries, attempting to raise awareness and to propel action towards reducing carbon footprints and securing a better future for the subsequent generations. The strikes, according to a report by the The Guardian, brought a participation of roughly around 6 million people, with Greta as a leading figure, a symbol, of climate change activism.
2019 – A dream in Science Research
A leap for Indian Space Research
In July, ISRO went on a lunar exploration mission with its spacecraft Chandrayaan-2. The spacecraft comprising the Vikram Lander was said to open the moon to a more wider inspection and to take India to a higher stature in terms of space research. Unfortunately, the lander crashed onto the moon, when at a few meters away from the surface, and was found in a position, tilted from its original axis, hours after losing contact with it. The mission however ensued India’s potential in space research.
Black Hole Captured in Pixels!
The event horizon telescope(EHT), an Earth-sized interferometer, used radio waves to capture the image of a black hole. The black hole in itself cannot have any visuals but the immense gravitational field surrounding it, can be visualised. The bending of light, spiralling towards the center of the black hole, because of its gravitational field, comprises of what can be known as an accretion disk. The accretion disk surrounding the supermassive balck holes in a galaxy called M87 was captured for the first time using this telescope. The image provides an evidential support to the preconceived notion of a black hole, as was suggested by Einstein’s theory of relativity.
Over all, 2019 was a year of human spirits — in sporting unanimity in fighting ideologues, in following trends that pushed a cultural revolution in care towards the environment and in pushing boundaries towards frontiers of the known. Whilst several attempts towards homogeneity was made — increasing right-wing populism in the world testifies to that — human expression triumphed in the end. There are still battles to be fought with the advent of the new year. However faith in human expression and the symbol it represents solicits hopes for a better future ahead.

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Dyslexia and adhd are distinct and separate conditions but they often occur together, suggesting some shared underlying causes, likely hereditary and neurological in origin without professional assessment it may be difficult to tease the two problems apart with adhd possibly accounting for some reading disability. Many people wonder about the co-morbidity between autism and dyslexia autism is an illness that causes social interaction issues and communication problems in the sufferers, while dyslexia causes children to have difficulty learning to read and write. What is dyslexia dyslexia is a language disorder that effects between five to twenty percent of children piper (2012) defines dyslexia as a category of reading disorders associated with impairment to the ability to interpret spatial relationships (in print) or to integrate auditory and visual information (83. The international dyslexia association (ida) is a scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of dyslexia ida focuses its resources in four major areas: information and referral services, research, advocacy, and direct services to professionals in the field of learning disabilities. Setting goals once you have completed the assessment, it is time to identify your student's relative strengths and weaknesses in the area of writingit is just as important to measure, describe, and report your student's abilities for writing as his or her disabilities.
Dyslexia occurs in people of all backgrounds and intellectual levels in addition, dyslexia runs in families dyslexic parents are very likely to have children who are dyslexic some people are identified as dyslexic early in their lives, but for others their dyslexia goes unidentified until they get older. Dyslexia marissa & jordan what is dyslexia odyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words odyslexia occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence. Many of the emotional problems caused by dyslexia occur out of frustration with school or social situations social scientists have frequently observed that frustration produces anger this can be clearly seen in many dyslexics.
Dyslexia essay dyslexia dyslexia is a neurological-based, specific learning disability, characterized by language handling deficiencies, impairment in the ability to recognize and translate words into sentences. Many misconceptions go along with dyslexia, for example, people with dyslexia are mentally retarded, have vision problems or even labeled as just dumb (connelly 18) there are very detectable symptoms of dyslexia when a person is reading. Visual dyslexia can refer to a range of things, often suggesting an unusual visual experience when looking at words this term sometimes describes the challenge of surface dyslexia this term sometimes describes the challenge of surface dyslexia.
College essay writing service imagine you are working as a language specialist in a professional setting (it could be in education, the workplace, as a college essay writing service imagine you are working as a language specialist in a professional setting (it could be in education, the workplace, as a social worker, etc. Discrimination occurs in family, social and professional situations as well this paper takes an interdisciplinary approach to the issue of weight-based discrimination and harassment, drawing on diverse literature from fields including psychology, law, pediatrics and economics. Dyslexia is not the result of lack of motivation, sensory impairment, inadequate instructional or environmental opportunities, or other limiting conditions, but may occur together with these conditions. Trauma dyslexia: this type of dyslexia usually occurs after some form of brain trauma or injury to the area of the brain that controls reading and writing it is rarely seen in today's school-age population. Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin it is characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.
3dyslexia can occur at any age scientist have done studies were many kids have the disorder at one point in life and then several years later they seem to not have any problems at all or vise versa. 1 06551327_educ40010 educational psychology jake o'brien 06551327 pde 2013/14 the inclusion of a student with dyslexia in the english classroom introduction and outline the aim of this essay is to describe the methods and theory by which a student with a specific learning difficulty can be fully. External links samuel t orton and june l orton personal papers and manuscripts at the columbia university health science library collection history of the international dyslexia association (formally the orton society. Parents and educators need to be aware that the causes of the disability for one child may be drastically different for another one cause of dyslexia is very different from the others and has been readily established by research.
Scientific papers this section looks at papers from prestigious journals, with take-home messages for teachers we invite you first to listen to this talk, ' embracing dyslexia ' (2014) on youtube by dr ken pugh, renowned cognitive neuroscientist. More essay examples on learning rubric learning disability learning disability is defined as a disorder in basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or use mathematical calculations (us department of health and human services, 2006. Dyslexia occurs among people which have magnocellular systems that have reduced sensitivity (lovegrove, garzia, & nicholson, 1990) the magnocellular system indirectly influences the parvocellular system by pressuring the latter in the course of the reading process. Understanding textbook material, and writing essays dyslexia occurs in people of all backgrounds and intellectual levels people who are very bright can be.
Short presentation: dyslexia imagine you are working as a language specialist in a professional setting (it could be in education, the workplace, as a social worker, etc) in this role, you are assigned to create short presentation that will help your target audience understand how and why dyslexia occurs and provide them with some strategies. Dyslexia occurs among people of all economic and ethnic backgrounds often more than one member of a family has dyslexia according to the national institute of child and.
Presentation that will help your target audience understand how and why dyslexia occurs and provide them with some strategies that might improve reading abilities in individuals with dyslexia create a five-minute presentation that meets the previously mentioned goals. In my opinion dyslexia needs to be considered independently of other learning difficulties that exist, even if in most cases it co-occurs with other disorders in fact the international dyslexic association defines dyslexia as one of the various kinds of learning difficulties that exist. Some individuals with dyslexia manage to learn early reading and spelling tasks, especially with excellent instruction, but later experience their most challenging problems when more complex language skills are required, such as grammar, understanding textbook material, and writing essays. Essay dyslexia dyslexia is a severe mental disorder which deals with a person having difficulties learning this medical syndrome occurs in all ethnicities and age groups dyslexia is not all about low intelligence, and a lot of people with dyslexia are very creative and gifted like prodigies.

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Lots of Fat, No Phyt.
Another fat storing food is processed Soy. Soymilk, tofu and soy protein are just a few of the products that companies consistently sell us as being healthy alternatives. It’s not true!
Marketing gimmicks are used to keep consumers dumbed down to what they’re really eating. You’ve probably heard how healthy these soy products, whole wheat breads and fruit juices are, especially since it says so on the package!
If you’re wondering how soy products can be bad for you, its simple… it all comes down to processing. Many soy products are highly processed and 91 percent of soy grown in the US is (GM) genetically modified.
There’s also research from another study that shows that unnatural or processed soy has a direct connection to infertility and reproductive problems, as well as being linked to an increase in allergies.
Dr. Kaayla Daniel, author of The Whole Soy Story, shows the thousands of studies linking soy to malnutrition, digestive distress, immune-system breakdown, thyroid dysfunction, cognitive decline, reproductive disorders and infertility – even cancer and heart disease.
Immune system impairment
Severe or potentially fatal food allergies
Many processed foods can throw your hormones out of balance, harden your arteries by producing plaque and negatively affect your blood sugar levels.
What happens during the “processing” of soybeans is that many of the vital nutrients and minerals are “stripped out” and as much as 90% of the phytonutrient content is lost during this process.
Phytonutrients are the disease-fighting medicines found in foods. Weight gain or more serious health problems are caused by throwing your hormones out of balance. Another such hormone is Ghrelin.
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It's a Momma Craft day!
I'm always looking for ways to use the odds and ends around my house, so I'm delighted that this turned out as well as it did. I didn't have to purchase a single thing to make this, and it's going to look great in Hannah's room! This picture really does not do it justice.
What you need:
Cardboard (or any sturdy solid lightweight piece - I used foam core, I've also heard of people using styrofoam)
Fabric large enough to cover the entire surface of the board and wrap to the back (I used one of Hannah's old baby blankets)
1) Cut your board down to desired size (you can make these small for inside of lockers and attach magnetic tape to the back)
2) Using the hot glue gun, glue one entire side and let set. Pull the fabric taught, and glue the opposite end, repeat with the other sides so that the fabric is pulled and there are no wrinkles or bumps.
3) Glue on the ribbon strips in whatever fashion you'd like. I did one entire angled row, and then did the opposite angles so I could see where everything was going to intersect.
4) Find a few intersecting points, and glue them down, but don't do all of them, that way you can slip in different sized photos and momentos. I glued on iron on appliques to these spots to cover the glue and give it more personality.
That's it! If you used styrofoam, you can put nails in the wall, and then push the board into it. If it's a small locker board, attach some magnetic tape to the back. I don't plan on mounting mine to the wall, but instead resting it against the wall on top of her short but long dresser.
If you have any questions on this project or any others, just let me know by using the comment boxes.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to visit often!


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There are roughly 400 shrines throughout Japan that contain the name Akiha. The main Akihasan Hongu Akiha Shrine is the stage for this festival. Since the deity of this shrine is the famous protector against fire, companies in the fire-prevention and energy industries come from all over the country to pay visits. The highlights of this winter fire festival held on Dec. 16th are the three secret dances of the main Akiha Shrine, the "dance of the bow", including a bow and five arrows, the "dance of the sword", including sword and bell, and finally the "dance of fire" that is performed in the dark after all lights in the shrine are put out. All of these dances include prayers for protection against fire, water damage and other disasters. If you can bear the cold of winter, on a clear night, you can experience a most beautiful and solemn dance below the starry sky.
At 10:00pm on the 16th, three dances take place in one room of the shrine, performed by one shrine priest. It start with the "dance of the bow", where the dancer moves to the sound of flute and drum, holding five arrows. After the the dance, the four arrows are shot in each direction North, South, East and West, and the final arrows is shot into the shrine ceiling. It is said that when the last arrow is shot right and sticks on the mark, the following year will yield a rich harvest.
During the second “dance of the sword,” a Shinto priest dances in order to soothe the earth’s spirits and to suppress the demons, while holding a sword in his left hand and a bell in his right. Furthermore, by letting his bell go from his right hand and gripping the sword with both hands, the priest slays people’s sins and slashes their impurities.
The final act of the night is the “dance of fire.” All the lights in the shrine are extinguished, and a lit Taimatsu torch is brought out into the total darkness. Once the Shinto priest receives the Taimatsu in this mystic atmosphere, the sound of flute signals the beginning of the dance. Due to the vertical shaking of the torch combined with the spinning motion of the body, the flame itself appears to be dancing in the dark. Since the old days, it is said that the purifying powers of fire are stronger than that of salt or water. With the many wishes and prayers of such purification, the fire festival of Akiha comes to a closure.
You may take pictures, although please refrain from using the flash.
The ceremony is held at night, therefore you must wear warm clothing and bring a flash light.
Nearest station: Nishi-Kajima Station (Enshu Railway)
Access to Akiha Jinja Shrine Catch the direct bus from Nishi-Kajima Station to the Upper shrine.
The bus only makes one round trip a day during the 15th and the 16th;
Departing Nishi-Kajima Station at 10:00 AM, arriving at the upper shrine at 10:57 AM
Departing the upper shrine at 1:30 PM, arriving at Nishi-Kajima Station at 2:42 PM
Since there are no buses during the hours of the fire festival, you must catch a taxi or use a rental car.
Address of Akiha Jinja Shrine
841 Ryoke, Haruno-cho, Tenryu Ward, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Pref.


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Mother's Own Milk Compared with Formula Milk for Feeding Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Strobel, N.A.; Adams, C.; McAullay, D.R.; Edmond, K.M.
Pediatrics 150(Suppl 1)
ISSN/ISBN: 1098-4275 PMID: 35921674 Accession: 080164138
We assessed the effect of feeding preterm or low birth weight infants with infant formula compared with mother's own milk on mortality, morbidity, growth, neurodevelopment, and disability. We searched Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Studies to October 1, 2021. Forty-two studies enrolling 89 638 infants fulfilled the inclusion criteria. We did not find evidence of an effect on mortality (odds ratio [OR] 1.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.91-1.76), infection (OR 1.52, 95% CI 0.98-2.37), cognitive neurodevelopment (standardized mean difference -1.30, 95% CI -3.53 to 0.93), or on growth parameters. Formula milk feeding increased the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (OR 2.99, 95% CI 1.75-5.11). The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation certainty of evidence was low for mortality and necrotizing enterocolitis, and very low for neurodevelopment and growth outcomes. In preterm and low birth weight infants, low to very low-certainty evidence indicates that feeding with infant formula compared with mother's own milk has little effect on all-cause mortality, infection, growth, or neurodevelopment, and a higher risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis.


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Shares of Moody's Corp. MCO shed 1.25% to $275.32 Wednesday, on what proved to be an all-around rough trading session for the stock market, with the S&P 500 Index SPX falling 0.79% to 3,672.82 and Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA falling 0.35% to 30,068.81. This was the stock's third consecutive day of losses. Moody's Corp. closed $30.64 below its 52-week high ($305.95), which the company reached on September 2nd.
Despite its losses, the stock outperformed some of its competitors Wednesday, as S&P Global Inc. SPGI fell 1.92% to $327.28, MSCI Inc. MSCI fell 2.76% to $414.62, and Equifax Inc. EFX fell 2.31% to $179.98. Trading volume (1.0 M) eclipsed its 50-day average volume of 741,112.


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Scott Peterson film helps AmDocs create national buzz
On a weekend in which women’s pool parties and ANA-winning golfer Lydia Ko’s jump into a Mission Hills Country Club lake were garnering national attention, the American Documentary Film Festival was making a few national waves itself.
“We almost got more press nationally than we did locally,” said festival director Teddy Grouya as the six-day event drew to a close Monday.
The big events were the opening night film, “Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your Guru,” attended by Robbins, and the Saturday screening of “Trial By Fury,” attended by the sisters and two attorneys for Scott Peterson, the subject of the unfinished documentary that casts doubt on Peterson’s guilt in the murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn child.
More than 700 people attended “Tony Robbins,” filling the main auditorium and spilling into a smaller hall at the Camelot Theatres. Most stayed for an hour listening to the Q&A with Robbins and director Joe Berlinger. Robbins also discussed the West Coast premiere of the film, which looks behind-the-scenes at Robbins’ “Date With Destiny” seminars, on NBC’s “The Today Show.”
The Modesto Bee, the Petersons’ hometown newspaper, sent a reporter to cover a sneak preview of “Trial By Fury” and quoted his main attorney, Mark Geragos, telling the sold-out crowd it was “far and away” his worst defeat ever. The publication quoted Laci Peterson’s mother, Sharon Rocha, in a separate interview, saying “There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that justice was served.”
AmDocs film strongly asserts Scott Peterson's innocence
Peterson remains on death row for the 2002 murders and no trial date has been set for an appeal, Geragos said. The Bee said an attorney not included in the film has filed a third appeal for Peterson that “heaped blame” on Geragos.
“Trial By Fury” officials handed out surveys at the Camelot to see if the documentary might have changed filmgoers' minds about Peterson’s guilt. The results hadn’t been tallied by Monday afternoon, but director Shareen Anderson said anecdotal evidence suggests the film changed a lot of opinions about the verdict.
Attendance results also haven’t been tallied, but Grouya said it was up a remarkable 30 to 40 percent over last year with out-of-towners coming from throughout Southern California. Grouya said the Palm Springs Riviera got more than twice as much business as promised for being a festival sponsor.
Winning films announced Monday night were:
Best International Feature: Tie: "In California," from France, and "Skin and Bones," from Denmark
Best International Short: Tie: "Zoe" from Australia and "A Single Breath" from Italy
Best American Feature: "God Knows Where I Am"
Best American short: "Cuddling With Strangers"
Film Fund winners: "United Skates," $9000 prize; "The Penny Black," $7,000; "Becoming April March," $5,000.
AmDocs film fest not shying from controversial movies
The Best of the AmDocs festival will be screened Tuesday from 10 a.m. until closing at the Palm Springs Public Library.
I watched six features and moderated two Q&As. My favorites were “Trial By Fury,” “In California” and “Lo Sound Desert.”
“In California” is about a filmmaker who shoots every intimate detail of his wife's ascension from a dancer in Paris to a prima ballerina in San Francisco. Then the San Francisco Ballet limits his access to her as she finally achieves star status, severely affecting the conclusion to his film. It's done in the observational style Grouya strongly recommends to filmmakers seeking financing from his AmDocs Film Fund. It feels like cinema verite more than the films we see on the Documentary Channel.
“Lo Sound Desert,” German filmmaker Joerg Steineck’s look at the desert underground rock scene, doesn’t tell his story in such a linear fashion, but he captures what it was like to be part of that scene. He even got Mario Lalli Jr. the widely acknowledged godfather of desert rock, to throw a generator party in 2011 to show what they were kind of like. The best part of that is seeing Lalli play guitar. Josh Homme, leader of Queens of the Stone Age, says he was inspired as a kid by Lalli’s playing because he was “un-heckleable.” Seeing Lalli play with Fatso Jetson, you get it.
You also see the sense of community in that desert underground, which was still apparent among all the musicians from that era turning out to see the film with their friends, wives and kids.
Desert rock underground finally makes the limelight
I'm seen in the film telling Steineck I was frustrated trying to cover the underground for The Desert Sun because the musicians never sought newspaper attention. I'm pleased Steineck showed clips of all the stories I wrote about the scene, including an early column on Kyuss I had forgotten about. But, in the Q&A, I asked Zach Huskey of Dali’s Llama if he and his pals didn’t come to me because they didn’t want to appear “commercial.” He said simply, “Yes.”
I’m so glad he got to play for the Desert Rock at the IPAC series that Lalli and I produced in 2010-’11 in Indio because I always felt a little guilty that I might have contributed to that scene being underground until Lalli opened his Rhythm & Brews nightclub in Indio in 1993 and I started reporting the hell out of it.

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Cubs lose to Dodgers in heartbreaking fashion
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CHICAGO — Despite battling through starting pitcher Tyler Chatwood's typical struggles and overcoming several missed scoring opportunities to take a one-run lead into the ninth inning against the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers (38-33), the Chicago Cubs (40-29) blew a lead on a two-out hit by a Dodgers pinch hitter and ultimately lost. Falling 4-3 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader, the Cubs were outmatched in a rematch of last year's NLCS.
True to form, Chatwood's start was highly irregular. He threw a mixture of filth and garbage and struck out six but walked five. Giving up two hits and one run, Chatwood pitched his usual five innings on the hill. He now sports 64 strikeouts and 63 walks in 14 starts this season. Chatwood's 63 walks are more than any Cubs pitcher allowed all of last season.
On just the second pitch of the ballgame, the Dodgers, who amassed six hits on the afternoon, took the lead, as Joc Pederson smashed a home run to right. Chatwood worked himself into several jams after that but somehow found a way to escape all of them. He was bailed out by a clutch two-out hit from Kris Bryant in the second inning.
Bryant, who has struggled at the plate with runners in scoring position lately, overcame his recent woes by smacking a hit down the left-field line with two outs and the bases juiced. The ball bounced into the seats for a ground-rule double, scoring Kyle Schwarber and Addison Russell to give the Cubs a 2-1 lead. Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda did not last very long in his outing, pitching 3.2 innings of five-hit, five-walk ball, in which he was charged with three runs.
Chatwood continued with his up-and-down ways after his club took the lead. He hit Chris Taylor of the Dodgers in the helmet with a pitch to start the fourth but then collected himself and earned three consecutive outs. Taylor was able to remain in the game. In the fifth, Chatwood walked the first batter on four straight pitches but proceeded to tally three straight strikeouts, like only he could do.
The Dodgers were not pleased with some of the favorable strike calls that Chatwood received in his start, with their frustration boiling over in the fifth. Justin Turner argued a called third strike but was not ejected. Matt Kemp, however, was tossed after striking out looking to end the inning. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts also aired his grievances with the home-plate umpire following Kemp's strikeout, and he, too, was ejected.
The Cubs increased their lead via another two-out hit in the fourth, with Anthony Rizzo singling to left-center to score Jason Heyward from third. In fact, the entire inning served as a two-out rally for Chicago. Prior to Rizzo's RBI, Heyward tallied a two-out single, and Ben Zobrist drew a two-out walk. Rizzo has now driven in a run in 10 consecutive games, making him just the fourth Cub to do such a thing in the live-ball era.
A couple of defensive blunders cost the Cubs in the sixth. First, Taylor hit a liner to left field that Kyle Schwarber badly misjudged off its initial bounce. As a result, Taylor made it to third on what should have been a double. In the next at-bat, Yasiel Puig skied a pop-up to shallow right field that three Cubs had a chance of catching. But a combination of the sun, the wind and miscommunication led to the ball falling for an RBI double.
Chicago was presented with a golden opportunity to gain that run back and then some by loading the bases with one out in the eighth. Javier Baez, who returned to a standing ovation in his first plate appearance since leaving Sunday night's game after being hit by a pitch, batted a one-out single that was followed by a double off the wall in left from Bryant. Bryant, who hit in the leadoff spot, finished 2-5 and was the lone Cub to accrue multiple hits in the contest.
After Bryant's double, Jason Heyward was intentionally walked, thereby loading the bases with one out. The Cubs then laid an egg in the ensuing two at-bats. Albert Almora, Jr., fouled out, and, after a pitching change, Rizzo flied out to the warning track in right. Chicago paid the price for leaving those three runners stranded in the ninth.
With closer Brandon Morrow unavailable because of a back ailment, middle reliever Justin Wilson was given the chance to earn the save for Chicago. He allowed a walk and a single in two of the first three at-bats to apply pressure to himself. Wilson was able to strike Yasmani Grandal out looking for the second out. Grandal became the third Dodger to get ejected when he argued the third-strike call.
However, Wilson quickly lost that momentum in the next at-bat, as pinch hitter Kyle Farmer hit a double to left that scored both runners, providing Los Angeles with a 4-3 lead. All-Star Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen then went three up, three down in the bottom half of the inning to secure the win and break the Cubs' hearts.


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Five years after the launch of the Northern Powerhouse, this blistering intervention – from an industry leader only appointed last summer – makes a mockery of the Government’s inertia and Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s feeble excuses.
Mr Haines did not hold back in his speech to Transport for the North. This region, he confirmed, had borne the brunt of disruption over a “brutal” couple of years; management of the railways was stuck in the past and Network Rail had previously become “disconnected” from its passengers.
And the appraisal is so blunt – and valid – that it should, in many respects, be now used to accelerate political change so that the Northern Powerhouse – the brainchild of George Osborne – can build on the progress of the past five years and start to make a daily difference to the lives of the 15 million people who live and work here.
The former Chancellor now edits London’s Evening Standard which has now endorsed the agenda-setting Power Up The North campaign which 33 newspapers, including The Yorkshire Post, launched last week.
The justification? “It’s simple: we live in one country. It’s hugely in the interests of the capital that our economy is more balanced, and that communities who have felt left behind have a share in our joint future,” the editorial stated.
Furthermore this timely intervention also acknowledged the frustrations felt by many here by calling for “a national government committed not just to the Northern Powerhouse brand but to its substance. That has stalled and needs to be revived”.
This is key. Despite the very laudable intentions of Mr Osborne and many others, the Northern Powerhouse is – to many – just a slogan, not least because Theresa May’s government did not give her wholehearted support to the agenda. And, at a time when public trust of politicians is at a historic low, this will remain the case until the Government becomes fully committed to helping the North realise its ambitions. Second best will no longer suffice.
It is why the test of Mr Haines, and like-minded individuals such as Network Rail chairman Sir Peter Hendy, is their ability to deliver reform – namely overhauling their own organisation, making the case for Transport for the North to be given the powers that it needs to start fulfilling its remit and changing the Department for Transport’s entire ethos.
They, and others, don’t even need to wait for the findings of the Rail Review and subsequent White Paper – it will be a major surprise if Keith Williams does not endorse the stance taken by Mr Haines.
In the meantime, this is an opportunity for political, business and civic leaders, together with voters, to influence the Tory leadership debate as Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, the past and present Foreign Secretaries, battle it out to become the next Prime Minister.
A defining test of the sincerity and trustworthiness of their intentions will be whether these aspiring premiers, who both represent seats close to London, are willing to sign off the £39bn plan to build a new east-west railway line across the North.
Both have issued supportive statements – but only Mr Hunt is also committed at this stage to delivering HS2, the North-South high-speed line which is crucial to the economic case for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
And given the conclusions of Mr Haines, it strengthens our call for the post of Northern Powerhouse Minister to be elevated to the Cabinet immediately so this region’s economic reforms – critical to the future success of the whole country – are not left stuck in the political sidings for another five years.


Bill Powell – Regional Dirt Track Champ
Today, ride along as the C/of/C team heads over the mountain to Perry County to hang with winning race driver, Bill Powell.
From Bill’s garage, listen as the guys do a walkaround of the dirt track racer. And, hear how Bill has torn up local and regional tracks like Port Royal Speedway and amassed many victories and a host of championships, namely in the Pro Stock division.
Grab your ear plugs and get ready for some dirt track racing!


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The movie "Woman in Gold" would be a fabulous view into historical and modern Vienna. It is produced by the BBC and such a perfect movie. Try to see it before your trip.
I am waiting for Netflix to get it and then maybe to buy it. I haven't seen it yet but the trailer and descriptions make me feel like I'll love it as I am a huge BBC and Helen Mirren fan. We've lived in Vienna so that will enhance the film for us.
I just saw it and loved all the Vienna settings, like re-living my trip there last August. Excellent story and well-done.


针对某型破甲弹发生膛炸问题，对引起膛炸的原因进行故障树定性分析，利用ADAMS软件对该引信尾部的保险机构进行运动学仿真。得出回转体及三卡板角位移在初始速度为1 050 m/s下随时间变化的曲线，经分析发现弹丸在身管内同时具有推进运动和旋转运动，在此初速下存在回转到位有反转运动的可能，从而引起导爆、传爆机构工作不正常，导致膛炸。结果表明：该方法可被计算其他参数对其他引信保险机构可靠性的影响所借鉴，同时也为后续引信机构产品的设计改进提供依据。
Aiming at the bore burst problem of a certain type of armor-piercing projectile, the fault tree qualitative analysis of the causes of bore burst was carried out, and the kinematics simulation of the safety mechanism of the fuze tail was carried out by using ADAMS software. The curves of the angular displacement of the revolving body and the three clamping plates varying with time at the initial velocity of 1 050 m/s are obtained. It is found that the projectile has both propulsive motion and rotational motion in the barrel, and there is a possibility of reverse motion when the projectile rotates to its position at this initial velocity, which causes the abnormal operation of the detonating and detonating mechanisms and leads to the chamber explosion. The results show that the method can be used for reference to calculate the influence of other parameters on the reliability of other fuze safety mechanism, and also provide a basis for the design and improvement of subsequent fuze mechanism products.


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U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) today released the following statement on the Fiscal Year 2015 National Defense Authorization Act, which passed the Senate today:
“I am pleased that the Senate finally passed Carl Levin and Howard P. “Buck” McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (NDAA) and urge President Obama sign this important legislation into law as soon as possible.
“I thank and congratulate Senate Armed Services Chairman Carl Levin and House Armed Services Committee Buck McKeon for once again passing the NDAA this year – their last as committee leaders. I commend their long, distinguished record of service to strengthening the security of our nation, and to supporting the men and women charged with defending it.
“While the process and timeline by which this legislation was considered was not ideal, there are many provisions that I am particularly proud of, including those that do the following:
- “Protect the A-10 aircraft, our nation’s best close-air support aircraft. The Air Force originally proposed retiring over 100 A-10s this year and this NDAA would prevent the Air Force from retiring any planes next year;
- “Prohibit effectively US taxpayer dollars from being used to buy any more rocket engines from Russia and instead increasing competition with American space companies;
- “Ensure the Tomahawk strike missile and industrial base can respond to worldwide threats;
- “Provide additional oversight for the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), Gerald R. Ford Class Aircraft Carrier, and dozens of major defense acquisition programs. Specifically, the bill prohibits funding for the next multi-ship buy as well as mission modules of LCS until the Navy and the Department of Defense deliver to Congress certifications that the ships will meet the requirements of combatant commanders;
- “Provide authority to train and equip vetted, moderate Syrians;
- “State the sense of the Congress that the U.S. should provide lethal military assistance to Ukraine;
- “Provide security assistance funding authority to foreign nations to address global terrorist threats;
- “Provide a pay raise to all enlisted service members and all officers below the General and Admiral paygrades;
- “Consolidate the POW/MIA organizations at the Department into a single, more efficient and accountable command;
- “Spur potential increase in America’s domestic production of copper – a strategic national interest – by moving forward the Resolution Copper mine project with potential to meet 25% of U.S. demand;
- “Provide insight into the nation-states most responsible for cyber-based economic espionage and the authority to punish those individuals who profit from cyber theft aimed at U.S. companies and innovation.
“In an unfortunate repeat of last year’s process and timeline, Majority Leader Reid’s repeated delays and unwillingness to allow an open amendment process or debate on the floor is a serious breach of the historical and Constitutional responsibilities of the U.S. Congress. This year’s bill passed the Armed Services Committee nearly unanimously over four months ago.
“By waiting until the last week that the Senate is in session and refusing to allow an open amendment process, he has effectively silenced debate on key issues vital to our national security. In January, when Republicans gain control of both chambers and if I have the great opportunity of leading the Senate Armed Services Committee, I am confident that we will return to the design of the Framers of the Constitution and restore the practice and principles that made the U.S. Senate the greatest deliberative body in the world. Anything less is a disservice to the men and women in uniform who are responsible for executing these policies and the taxpayers who pay for them.
“I am proud of the bipartisan work of the Armed Services Committees in crafting the National Defense Authorization Act. I look forward to returning to regular order next year and getting the bill on the Senate floor so that all Senators have a chance to debate and amend this critical legislation in service of the American people.”
Source: John McCain website