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Dr Gulab Kothari,Chief Editor, Rajasthan Patrika Group, Prof (Dr) Seyed Hasnain, Member,Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, and Dr S Ayyappan,Secretary, Department of Agricultural Education and Research and DirectorGeneral, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, were conferred Honoris Causaat the fifth Convocation of Amity University Rajasthan held on February 8,2014.
While Dr Kothari wasconferred the degree of Doctor of Literature, Honoris Causa, Dr Hasnain and DrAyyappan were conferred the degree of Doctor of Science, Honoris Causa, at animpressive ceremony held in the University campus.
Speaking on theoccasion, the Honourable Chancellor of Amity University Rajasthan, Shri AseemChauhan, lauded the contribution of the three eminent recipients in theirrespective fields.
Dr Kothari, in hisacceptance speech, urged the Amity students to do one good deed every day.“They should consider their day incomplete if they fail to do so,” Dr Kotharisaid. The well-known journalist also exhorted the students to value time.
Dr Hasnain, in hisacceptance speech, said Amity University has emerged as a powerful force in theeducation field. “You find a large number of Amity University students andfaculty members getting shortlisted for prestigious scholarships, fellowshipsand projects. This is an indication of the growing prestige that the universitynow commands,” Dr Hasnain said.
Dr Hasnain alsopraised the Honourable Founder President, Dr Ashok K. Chauhan, for his visionand leadership in taking the Amity University to great academic heights.
Earlier, the ViceChancellor of Amity University Rajasthan, Prof (Dr) S.K.Dubey delivered theAnnual Report. He pointed out the new initiatives taken by the University inthe last one year and highlighted the achievements of the Faculty members andstudents.
As many as 491Graduate and Post- Graduate students of the Class of 2013 were conferreddegrees at the impressive ceremony. The ceremony, which was held in thesun-bathed amphitheatre next to a picturesque lake, started with a convocationprocession comprising Office bearers of the University, Directors and FacultyMembers, led by an army band. It was attended by students, parents, guardians,faculty members, staff members, and officials of the University.
The convocationfunction was followed by the plantation of trees on the campus. Close to 50trees were planted by dignitaries led by the Honourable Chancellor, Mr AseemChauhan.

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How it can lead to better innovation, increased profitability, and a more positive workplace culture.
Diversity and inclusion have become buzzwords in the business world, and for a good reason. A diverse and inclusive workplace leads to numerous benefits for employees, management, and customers. In the tech industry, it is especially important to have a diverse and inclusive workplace as it fosters better innovation, increased profitability, and a more positive workplace culture. In this article, we will explore the benefits of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.
First and foremost, a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to better innovation. When people from different backgrounds and experiences come together, they bring unique perspectives to the table. This diversity of thought leads to more creative problem-solving and better decision-making. For example, a team consisting of people from different cultures, races, genders, and age groups may bring new ideas to the table and approach problems differently, leading to more innovative solutions. A diverse team can also identify and solve problems that may have gone unnoticed by a homogenous group.
Furthermore, a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to increased profitability. A study by McKinsey & Company found that companies in the top quartile for ethnic and racial diversity are 35% more likely to have financial returns above their respective national industry medians. Similarly, companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely to have financial returns above their respective national industry medians. This study shows that diversity and inclusion are not just moral imperatives but also smart business strategies.
Moreover, a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to a more positive workplace culture. Employees who feel included and valued are more likely to be engaged and motivated. They feel comfortable expressing their ideas and opinions, leading to better communication and teamwork. A positive workplace culture also attracts top talent, leading to a more skilled and diverse workforce.
Additionally, a diverse and inclusive workplace leads to better customer satisfaction. When a company reflects the diversity of its customers, it is better equipped to understand and meet their needs. This understanding can lead to better customer service, more effective marketing, and ultimately, increased customer loyalty.
Despite these benefits, the tech industry has a diversity and inclusion problem. According to a report by the National Center for Women & Information Technology, women only make up 25% of the computing workforce, and the numbers are even lower for women of color. Similarly, the tech industry has a problem with diversity and inclusion when it comes to race and ethnicity. According to a report by the Kapor Center for Social Impact, black and Latinx individuals only make up 10% of the tech workforce.
So, what can companies do to promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry? The first step is to acknowledge that there is a problem and commit to making a change. Companies can start by implementing diversity and inclusion training for employees, hiring a diverse workforce, and creating a culture of inclusivity. Companies can also partner with organizations that promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and support STEM education for underrepresented groups.
In conclusion, a diverse and inclusive workplace is not just a moral imperative but also a smart business strategy. In the tech industry, diversity and inclusion lead to better innovation, increased profitability, a more positive workplace culture, and better customer satisfaction. However, the tech industry has a long way to go when it comes to diversity and inclusion. Companies must commit to making a change and take concrete steps to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. By doing so, companies can reap the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and promote a more equitable and just society. Reach out to Precision Talent Group/Precision Technology to learn more.

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While fans begin to experience Rogue One: A Star Wars Story in theaters this weekend, an alternate vision of the film can be seen in The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story by Josh Kushins, out today. The book collects sketches, renderings, and other concept art, documenting the creation of the film from initial ideas to final production. Along the way characters and settings came and went, while some, like K-2SO and Saw Gerrera, were dramatically transformed. Kushins shared some never-before-seen images with Yahoo Movies, along with his personal commentary. Click through for an exclusive peek inside the Lucasfilm archives.
(All images courtesy The Art of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, by Josh Kushins, and Lucasfilm © Abrams Books and Lucasfilm, 2016)


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2.Tip rice into large wide bowl. Using a flat wooden spoon or spatula, cut and slice the combined vinegar, sugar, salt and mirin through the rice.
3.Line 19cm x 30cm lamington pan with plastic wrap extending 5cm over long sides of pan. Trim and position nori sheets to cover base of pan in single layer. Press rice over nori. Spread wasabi over rice. Top wasabi with single layer of salmon; press down gently. Cover pan; refrigerate until ready to serve.
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FULL SCREEN EDITION! LAST COPY!!! BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This listing is for a non-shrinkwrapped but NEVER USED, scratch free, flawless copy of the Spider-Man DVD in widescreen format. The first Spider-Man movie is as close to perfection as you're going to get. Raimi captured perfectly why Peter Parker is the best character Stan Lee ever created. If you're as much a fan as I am, you'd do well to read on to see how packed this DVD is with extras and "easter eggs"! (I included easter egg info from multiple sources just in case you have trouble accessing one of them.) FULL DESCRIPTION: For devoted fans and nonfans alike, Spider-Man offers what you'd expect from a superhero blockbuster. Having proven his comic-book savvy with the original Darkman, director Sam Raimi brings ample energy and enthusiasm to Spidey's origin story, nicely establishing high-school nebbish Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) as a brainy outcast who reacts with appropriate euphoria--and well-tempered maturity--when a "super-spider" bite transforms him into the amazingly agile, web-shooting Spider-Man. That's all well and good, and so is Kirsten Dunst as Parker's girl-next-door sweetheart. Willem Dafoe is perfectly cast as Spidey's schizoid nemesis, the Green Goblin, and the movie's a lot of fun overall. Average teenager Peter Parker is transformed into an extraordinary super hero after he is accidentally bitten by a radioactive spider. When his beloved uncle is savagely murdered during a robbery, young Peter vows to use his powers to avenge his death. Deeming himself "Spider-Man ," he sets about ridding the streets of crime, bringing him into conflict with malevolent super-villain "Green Goblin." Far from the madding crowds who haunted multiplexes endlessly this past summer, "Spider-Man" arrives amid fresh hype on DVD from Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment. Not content with having what will probably be this year’s most successful theatrical release, Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment wanted to make sure that this title would be the coolest, most sought after DVD for the holiday season. As everyone must surely know by now, Sam Raimi’s "Spider-Man" represented the first big-screen incarnation of Marvel Comics’ most durable and enduring super-hero. During a class field trip to a lab, nerdy high-school student Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) accidentally gets bitten from by a genetically altered spider. He soon discovers that he has developed very unusual abilities: enhanced strength, the ability to climb sheer vertical walls with ease, spin web strands at will and heightened ESP or "spider sense." When a robber kills Peter’s beloved uncle, a tragedy that might have been averted, he dedicates his life to fighting crime as Spider-man. He remembers something his uncle told him: "With great power there must also come great responsibility." Of course, just as a benevolent superhero is born, so must an equally malevolent archenemy emerge: the Green Goblin aka maniacal businessman and scientist Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe). With similarly augmented strength and intelligence – but also driven insane by his own physical power – Osborn/Green Goblin and Peter/Spider-Man clash in a series of epic showdowns in and around the Big Apple itself. In many ways, director Sam Raimi was the perfect candidate to bring Spidey to the big screen. There’s a comic book sensibility to most of his films, especially 1990’s "Darkman." He brought a real reverence to the production, rarely straying too far conceptually from the character’s comic book origins. For the die-hand fans, Raimi and screenwriter David Koepp kept Spider-Man’s world intact. This movie is not retro, campy, dark or brooding. It is fast-paced, very colorful, vivid and alive at times. The first major skirmish between Spider-Man and Green Goblin amid Macy’s Parade type balloons (Chapter 18) offers the type of action that previously only existed in the comics, but with the aid of a visual effects army led by guru John "original ‘Star Wars’" Dykstra, Raimi stages the fantasy with a fair amount of energy and swagger, especially in the swooping camera shots of Spider-Man swinging through the steel canyons of Manhattan. Columbia Tristar’s two-disc DVD spares no bits in giving the viewer every conceivable detail of the project. Disc one contains the film (released as separate full-frame and widescreen editions), commentary by director Raimi, visual effects supervisor Dykstra, and actors Maguire and Dunst, trailers, music video, TV spots and "Pop-Up Video" feature that displays random factoids during the presentation. Disc two houses two behind-the-scenes broadcast specials from E! Entertainment Television and HBO, two featurettes profiling director Raimi and composer Danny Elfman, screen tests, and an entire section devoted to the "Evolution of Spider-Man" including a "villainography". Whew! The 1.85 anamorphic transfer looks fresh and clean. Colors look sharp and clean, with no chroma noise, amazing given Spider-Man’s solid crimson costume. Deep blacks and perfect contrast balance contribute to giving lots of depth and detail to many scenes. Despite the heavy competition from primary reds and greens, fleshtones look nice and natural. The source print shows no blemishes at all and even the process shots comes across much clearer here than theatrically. The Dolby Digital 5.1 audio presents a very active, aggressive soundfield. The soundtrack is very busy, with more than frequent rear channel sound effects activity, a very wide soundstage and deep but short of gut-busting LFE enhancement. In fact, there were times when I almost wanted to turn down the surrounds at one point simply because they are so constantly engaged. The only other soundtrack is a French language 5.1 discrete track. The commentaries are broken down into "Filmmakers and cast" and "Visual effects crew." Director Raimi, producers Grant Curtis and Laura Ziskin and star Kirsten Dunst all chime in with varying degrees of success, and the visual effects commentary by Dykstra, visual effects producer Scott Skoroyk and animation supervisor Anthony LaMolinara just got too technical for me. Just like it’s inspiration from VH-1, the "Weaving the Web" pop-up factoids are a lot of fun, with tidbits ranging from Kirsten Dunst’s career to how they painted the spider that bites Parker. There is only one "Spider-Man" trailer in the Marketing Campaign section (it’s the final theatrical version, not the teaser that featured the World Trade Center which was eventually pulled from theaters). The remaining trailers are from other Columbia Tristar movies including "Men in Black II" and "XXX." Eleven TV spots and three music videos round out this section. Disc two splits the Spider-Man comic book extras from the Spider-Man film extras with the menus splitting them between the Spider-Man archive and the Goblin’s Lair. The Goblin’s Lair features the HBO and E! Specials. The Sam Raimi and Danny Elfman profiles seem also to be culled from EPK materials since they feature the actors and producers on-set for their laudatory comments about their respective subjects. The gag/outtakes reel is self-explanatory: a collage of the funnier flubs and goofs spliced together (the gag reel is a tradition at wrap parties). Screen tests of Maguire, Dunst, J.K. Simmons (as ultra suspicious newspaper editor J. Jonas Jameson), along with make-up/costume tests and even some test footage of a CGI Spider-Man scaling an apartment wall round out the second disc’s extras. Where Columbia Tristar missed the boat was not including the hysterical "Spider-Man" parody from this year’s MTV Movie Awards, featuring Jack Black ("Shallow Hal") as Peter Parker and Sarah Michelle Geller as Mary Jane Watson. Columbia Tristar really pulled out the stops in bringing "Spider-Man" to DVD. Despite a few technical caveats in the transfer, the two-disc set really represents the state-of-the-art in DVD quality and content. EXTRAS: Commentaries: The disc includes a commentary by director Sam Raimi, Kirsten Dunst, producer Laura Ziskin, and co-producer Grant Curtis, as well as a commentary from special effects designer John Dykstra and members of the visual effects crew. The first commentary seems to have been recorded in pairs, with Dunst/Ziskin together and Raimi/Curtis together. I was a little surprised that Dunst didn't have more to say - while her commentary with director John Stockwell proved to be both entertaining and insightful, her occasional comments here are mainly just praise of the film and her co-stars and crew. Ziskin and Raimi provide more noteworthy information, as Raimi provides an especially solid mixture of discussion of story, technical information and the obstacles of taking on such a major project that also had a major fan-base. It's a decent commentary, but there are some patches of silences and stretches of rather uninteresting chatter. The second commentary with Dykstra (who has worked on the visual FX of "Star Wars" and "Stuart Little") and crew is a bit more dry, but also a bit more interesting because it gets right to the point and provides solid technical information. They provide a bit of good humor on occasion and, while there are some occasional pauses of silence in the track, they rarely fall back to simply restating what's happening in the story or spending too long praising the cast/crew. Also on Disc 1: Disc one also offers two features to play along with the picture. "Spider Sense" is another one of those features where viewers must click upon a little logo when it pops up to access a short featurette about the production. In addition, there's also subtitle fact track. "Marketing Campaign" includes trailers for "Spider-Man", "XXX", "Stan Lee's Mutants, Monsters and Marvels", "Mr. Deeds", "Men in Black II" and "Stuart Little 2". There's also 11 TV ads, two music videos ("Hero" and "What We're All About"), character bios and DVD-ROM features. HBO Making Of: This feature starts off disc two and is an indication of the kind of trouble ahead. While this 24-minute piece isn't too terrible in comparison to most promotional documentaries, it's disapointing that in-depth documentaries on the production (rather than a lengthy discussion of what we've just seen) weren't done for the DVD. What we get here is a general overview of the film, with interviews from members of the cast and crew about the production, with some behind-the-scenes material and an awful lot of clips from the picture. E! Special: This is a 40-minute look at the making of the picture. Thankfully, the interviews here are a little more fun, insightful and informative, while the behind-the-scenes clips are a little stronger. Unfortunately, some of the material shown here has already been covered on the HBO documentary. If anything, I'd skip that piece and watch this one instead. Profiles: Sam Raimi and Danny Elfman: These two featurettes run for several minutes each and tell us why both are so wonderful and brilliant. Yes, Sam Raimi is a great director and Danny Elfman is a marvelous composer. However, several minutes of telling me that on both just isn't very interesting. The only funny moment is Raimi's "Evil Dead" star Bruce Campbell making a few jokes on the Raimi featurette. Screen Tests: First, there's Tobey Maguire's screen test, which comes complete with background music bad enough to make a serious scene almost humorous. Also included in this section are: the test for JK Simmons, a CGI Spider Man test and make-up/costume tests. All are very brief. Gag Reel: A gag reel that lasts a few minutes. A couple laughs to be had, but there's been better gag reels on other DVDs...Spider-Man: The Mythology: This is a 25-minute piece that focuses on the creation of the comic and its history. It includes interviews with Stan Lee and others, who give a lot of interesting tidbits about "Spider Man", as well as some other background about the comic industry. Those deeply familiar with the comic industry may find this featurette old news, but I enjoyed it. Archives: This includes various images from the comic (covers) from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 21st century, along with the storylines. There's also an Artist's Gallery, with additional comic stills. Rogue's Gallery provides a look at Spider-Man's various villians, while Loves of Peter Parker looks at Parker's love interests. Activision Game Tips: Tips for the PS2/Xbox/Gamecube game are available here. Pretty fun game, actually. DVD-ROM: Pop the first disc into your computer and you'll find a few rather nifty features. The first feature is Record Your Commentary. I believe this was also a feature on the "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" DVD. While it's rather difficult to discuss the movie, given the fact that I was not a member of the production, some may find this fun to do a "Mystery Science Theater 3000" and provide some jokes about the film. The other feature included on disc one is a Comic/Feature comparison, which is quite enjoyable - it's actually a split-screen comparison of the film and stills from the comic book adaptation. There's also a web-link, which didn't appear to be ready yet. Disc two's DVD-ROM features include a screen-saver and game demo. Final Thoughts: "Spider-Man" remains terrific entertainment - a blockbuster that delivers excitement, heart and great characters. The DVD is very nice, but not groundbreaking: the extras are certainly on the promotional side, while the audio/video quality is above-average, but not excellent. Still, the film's highly entertaining and the DVD is still worthy of a look for those who haven't seen it and purchase consideration for those who have and enjoyed it. EASTER EGGS: There are at least six Easter eggs on the "Spider-Man" DVDs. Here's how to find them --> The "Spider-Man" DVD set contains at least six Easter eggs, and I first came upon a description of them on the Superhero Hype site. Below I've given my own set of instructions for how to find the Easter eggs, the first two of which are on Disc 1, the remaining four being on Disc 2. I found the content of the first four Easter eggs described below to be reasonably interesting, but the last two seemed to me to be strictly for the hard-core. Here's my version of the list of the six Easter eggs on the "Spider-Man" DVDs: 1. Insert Disc 1. Navigate to the "Special Features" menu. Highlight "Commentaries" and press Enter. On the "Commentaries" menu, highlight "Special Features" and press the left arrow. A spider icon will appear on the shirt of the man pictured at the left of the screen. Press Enter and you will see about two minutes and 20 seconds of CGI bloopers. 2. Insert Disc 1. Navigate to the "Special Features" menu. Highlight "Character Files" and press Enter. On the "Character Files" menu, highlight "Tobey Maguire" and press Enter. You will be at the first screen of the Tobey Maguire filmography. Press the right arrow, which takes you to the second screen of Maguire's filmography. Press the up arrow, and a red circle will appear around the name "Tobey Maguire" at the top of the screen. Press Enter and you will arrive at a screen giving information about the character Peter Parker. By pressing the right arrow or left arrow, you can access information about other characters, including Norman Osborn, Mary Jane, J. Jonah Jameson, and Aunt May. 3. Insert Disc 2. At the Main Menu, highlight "Web of Spider-Man the Comic" and press Enter. This leads to the "Web of Spider-Man" menu, where you highlight "DVD-ROM" and press Enter. The "DVD-ROM" menu comes up with "Web of Spider-Man" already highlighted. Press the up arrow and a large red icon will appear in the middle of the screen. Press Enter and you will see a two-minute featurette titled "A New Twist on the Webs." 4. Insert Disc 2. At the Main Menu, highlight "Web of Spider-Man the Comic" and press Enter. This leads to the "Web of Spider-Man" menu, where you highlight "The Evolution of Spider-Man" and press Enter. This leads to "The Evolution of Spider-Man" menu, where you highlight "Artists Gallery" and press the right arrow. The words "The Romitas" will appear at the top right of the screen. Press Enter and you will see a three-and-one-half minute featurette on the father-son team of artists who draw Spider-Man. 5. Insert Disc 2. At the Main Menu, highlight "Web of Spider-Man the Comic" and press Enter. This leads to the "Web of Spider-Man" menu, where you highlight "The Evolution of Spider-Man" and press Enter. This leads to "The Evolution of Spider-Man" menu, where you highlight "Rogue's Gallery" and press Enter. The villain known as Hobgoblin will be depicted at the upper left of the screen and will be highlighted. First press the right arrow, then press the up arrow, and the Spider-Man silhouette at the top of the screen will be highlighted. Press Enter and you will arrive at a screen with a small amount of information on half a dozen villains known as the "Sinister Six." 6. Insert Disc 2. At the Main Menu, highlight "Web of Spider-Man the Comic" and press Enter. This leads to the "Web of Spider-Man" menu, where you highlight "The Evolution of Spider-Man" and press Enter. This leads to "The Evolution of Spider-Man" menu, where you highlight "Rogue's Gallery" and press Enter. The villain known as Hobgoblin will be depicted at the upper left of the screen and will be highlighted. First press the down arrow, then press the right arrow, and the villain known as Electro will be highlighted. Press Enter and arrive at the "Electro" screen. Highlight the red and white circular icon at the bottom of the screen and press the down arrow. A blue icon will appear near the middle of the screen. Press Enter and you will see a full-screen picture of Electro revolving. (Note: The same thing that works for Electro also works for Venom and Scorpion.) Spider-Man (Widescreen Special Edition) CGI blooper reel Submitted on 09/17/2005 by Varrus On Disc 1: Go into the "Special Features" section and select "Commentaries". Highlight "Special Features" and press LEFT. A big spider will appear over the image of Harry Osborn. Press ENTER and you'll be treated to a CGI blooper reel. Biographies Submitted on 09/17/2005 by Varrus On Disc 1: Go into the "Special Features" section and select "Character Files". Choose any of the actors (except Cliff Robertson). Press RIGHT to navigate to the actor's second page and then press UP. The actor's name will be circled. Press ENTER and you'll access a biography of the comic book character that actor is playing. Interview Submitted on 09/17/2005 by Varrus On Disc 2: Select the "Evolution of Spider-Man" and highlight "Artists Gallery". Press RIGHT to reveal "The Romitas" at the top of the screen. Press ENTER to access an interview session with Joe Quesada, and John Romita Sr. and Jr. 3D rendering of Villans Submitted on 09/17/2005 by Varrus Select the "Evolution of Spider-Man" and go into the "Rogue's Gallery" section. Choose either Electro, Venom or Scorpion. Highlight the Spidey icon at the bottom of the screen and press DOWN to reveal a Spider-Man silhouette. Press ENTER and you'll see a full-screen 3D rendering of your chosen villain. Sinister Six Submitted on 09/17/2005 by Varrus On Disc 2: Select the "Evolution of Spider-Man" and go into the "Rogue's Gallery" section. Press UP until the "Spidey Senses" glow around Spider-Man's head. Press ENTER to access a biography of the Sinister Six. Comic Covers Submitted on 09/17/2005 by Varrus On Disc 2: Select the "Evolution of Spider-Man" and go into the "Artists' Gallery" section. Choose "Comic Book Artists Gallery" and press RIGHT until you reach a portrait of Spider-Man by Terry Dodson. Now press UP to reveal Terry's signature. Press ENTER and you can now browse a gallery of Spidey's famous comic book covers redrawn with movie costumes and faces. Spaghetti webbing Submitted on 09/17/2005 by Varrus On Disc 2: Select the "DVD-ROM" option and press UP. A Spidey mask will appear on the screen. Press ENTER to watch a clip with Todd McFarlane on Spidey's "spaghetti webbing". Spiderman Easter Egg - Sinister Six Put in disk 2. Then go to the comic book section. Go to rogue gallery. Then go to doc ock, but don't click on him. Press up on your dvd remote to where spider-man is, his spider sense will light up. Click that and you can ead up on the sinster sixes history and how they came to be. Spiderman Easter Egg - Spiderman CGI Bloopers and Gag Reel If you put in the first disc, the one with the film itself (not the Extras disc), and you click on 'Commentaries' then you will see a picture of Harry Osborn (James Franco) on the left-hand side of the screen. If you click on the picture of Harry a new screen appears called something like "CGI Bloopers & Gag Reel". Start this sucker up and you will first see the CGI clip of Peter Parker running over the rooftops as you see in the film, but this time he's chasing the pills as you would see in a Pac-Man game! Next up, you get to see a clip of Spidey climbing a wall - but this time it's only his hands climbing the wall - nothing else, no body, arms - nada! And finally there's a clip showing the CGI Spider-Man & Green Goblin doing aerobics... we repeat, aerobics! Sorry, that's too funny. The animated clip shows things like the skeleton of the Green Goblin model and more. Spiderman Easter Egg - Character Profiles On Disc One, from the Main Menu, choose Special Features. Then choose Character Files. Choose any actor except Cliff Robertson (Ben Parker). Press Right access the second page of their filmography. Now press Up. The actor's name will now be circled. Press Enter to access a biography of the comic character they are playing. Spiderman Easter Egg - Sinister Six History Insert disc two (the special features disk), go to the comic section of the DVD, choose the "evolution of spider-man" option, then go to "rogues gallery". Once you are there, at the top you will see a picture of Spidey with his spidey sense tingling. Press up until his spidey sense highlights, push play and you will get a page on "the sinister six" with information and 3D photos. Spiderman Easter Egg - Spiderman Rogue 3D On disc two, go to the evolution of spider man, then choose the rogue's gallery. Go to Electro, at the menu button (spidey logo) press down, you'll highlight a spidey silohuette. Select it and you'll get the full screen version of the 3D Electro. It works also for Venom and Scorpion. Spiderman Easter Egg - Quick on the Draw Insert disc 2. Select 'Web Of Spiderman' (on the left hand side of the screen). Select 'The Evolution Of Spiderman'. Press RIGHT to highlight 'Artists Gallery'. Press RIGHT again. At the top of the screen you should see 'The Romitas' appear. Press ENTER to watch a brief interview with Spiderman artist John Romita Jr and his father as well as Joe Quesada of Marvel Comics. Spiderman Easter Egg - Todd McFarlane Interview In the second disk go to the DVD-ROM feature and press the UP arrow and a Spidey icon will appear. Click there and you've got an exclusive interview with Todd McFarlane talking about how Spidey makes his webs. Thats all from here.0-7678-6375-5
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Question : What are the chances this flight will be delayed?
Answer : The Fukuoka to Guangzhou route has a 78% on-time rate, ranking in the top half of the world in getting their passengers to their destinations on schedule. When there is a delay, it averages about half an hour.
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I appreciate amazon. com's effort to give brief reviews of books so that people may browse, and find something that catches their fancy. What I don't like is the obvious fact that whoever wrote this reviewer obviously never read the book. At best they might have skimmed it. First thing, Franny is not pregnant. Her physical illness is a manafestation of her spiritual crisis. also she's not worried about her friends becoming housewives. Lastly, Zooey is not there simply to pester Franny. The book is just a wee bit deeper than that. Salinger is analyzing the form of function of religion, and also connecting it to the family structure, Zooey's comment about Franny not recognizing a bowl of "consecrated" chicken soup is one of the cornerstones of the novel. Jesus, or what ever spiritual entity you choose to identify with, in Salinger's opinion, is not just some abstract being sitting on high, looking down at us without caring. Instead, as one of the quotes on Seymour and Buddy's door says, "I move not without thy knowledge." The Zooey story is one of the most important religious/philisophical works of the second half of the twentieth century. It ranks with Camus' The Plague as some of the best descriptions of the human condition. To trivialize it the way that the amazon.com review is a shame for fans of the book. More importantly, it might deny others the chance of discovering this boo

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Was the Soviet Union East or West Berlin?
The Berlin Wall: The Partitioning of Berlin
They split the defeated nation into four “allied occupation zones”: The eastern part of the country went to the Soviet Union, while the western part went to the United States, Great Britain and (eventually) France.
What did the Soviet Union do to West Berlin?
The crisis started on June 24, 1948, when Soviet forces blockaded rail, road, and water access to Allied-controlled areas of Berlin. The United States and United Kingdom responded by airlifting food and fuel to Berlin from Allied airbases in western Germany.
Was Berlin part of the Soviet Union?
The city of Berlin, though technically part of the Soviet zone, was also split, with the Soviets taking the eastern part of the city. After a massive Allied airlift in June 1948 foiled a Soviet attempt to blockade West Berlin, the eastern section was drawn even more tightly into the Soviet fold.
How long did Russia occupy Berlin?
In 1952, the Länder were dissolved and realigned into 14 districts (Bezirke), plus the district of East Berlin.
Soviet occupation zone of Germany.
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Who had West Berlin?
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Why did the Soviet Union want to prevent a united West Berlin?
Almost immediately, differences between the United States and the Soviet Union surfaced. The Soviets sought huge reparations from Germany in the form of money, industrial equipment, and resources. The Russians also made it clear that they desired a neutral and disarmed Germany.
What was the result of the Soviet Union’s actions in Berlin in 1948?
What was the result of the Soviet Union’s actions in Berlin in 1948? The Western allies flew supplies into West Berlin. try to take control of the entire city of Berlin. Which of these did the Soviet Union do in 1961?


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Former Congress leader Ashok Tanwar on Tuesday joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the presence of party chief and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in New Delhi.
Tanwar was a close aide of former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi. In February this year, he had launched a new political party 'Apna Bharat Morcha'.
Earlier in October 2019, he resigned from the primary membership of the Congress ahead of the Haryana Assembly polls.
He later extended his support to Dushyant Chautala's Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) and campaigned against Congress in elections.
The development comes amid Mamata Banerjee's visit to Delhi, who is slated to be in the national capital till November 25.
Banerjee's visit to the capital is taking place days ahead of the winter session of Parliament which is scheduled to begin on November 29.
Meanwhile, after joining the TMC, Ashok Tanwar said he feels fortunate to be part of Mamata Banerjee's party. "Development done in Bengal under the able leadership of respected Mamta didi, work in public interest and her vision towards the country has inspired me to join @AITCofficial," he wrote in Hindi.
He added that only Mamata Banerjee can defeat BJP. "Today there is only one leader that can defeat BJP. Mamata Banerjee defeated them in Bengal. Like farmers made this govt bow down to their demands, I think the opposition also needs to come together and defeat BJP in 2024," he said.
"Today, former @INCIndia MP Shri Ashok Tanwar joined the Trinamool Congress family in the presence of @MamataOfficial & @abhishekaitc. As a prominent face in Haryana and an experienced politician, we are certain that together we shall ensure the welfare of all people," tweeted TMC.
Earlier in the day, Congress leader Kirti Azad and former JD(U) leader Pavan Varma also joined the TMC.
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The rector magnificus of the Erasmus University Rotterdam announces that prof. dr. J.F.M. (Joop) Koppenman professor of Policy Processes in the Public Sector at the Erasmus School of Social and Behavioural Sciences will present his public valedictory lecture on Wednesday, 29 June 2022 entitled:
‘How Valuable is Everything? On the Value of Public Values in Public Administration’*
Professors are invited to participate with gown in the academic procession. We kindly request them to be present at 15.30 hrs on the first floor of the Erasmus (A) Building, near the rectors room.
The ceremony will begin at 16.00 hrs promptly in the aula of the Erasmus (A) Building of the university, Burgemeester Oudlaan 50, Rotterdam.
If you are unable to attend, you can also watch the valedictory lecture via livestream.
The reception will take place in the same building afterwards. The rector magnificus invites you to attend this ceremony and the reception.
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Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - Game Trailer
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Based on the 2002 film version of J.R.R. Tolkien's renowned masterpiece of fiction, The Two Towers lets you play as Aragorn, Legolas or Gimli. Armed with a sword, bow or axe, you'll trek through 16 gruesome levels in a third-person perspective, enjoying 3D backgrounds all the while. There are five bosses to defeat along the journey, and you may end up in a showdown with the wicked Saruman himself. The film's musical composer, Howard Shore, provides the soundtrack here as well.
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You are invited to the PostBox Online launch!
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River Basins and Cryosphere
Online and in-person at ICIMOD, Nepal
15 December 2022 to
17 December 2022
Neera Shrestha Pradhan
Organisers: National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), Nepal; Bihar State Disaster Management Authority (BSDMA), India; Institute of Mountain Hazard and Environment (IMHE), China; and International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
The Koshi Disaster Risk Reduction Knowledge Hub (KDKH) annual dialogue is a platform for like-minded institutions, stakeholders, researchers, and policy makers to create and capitalise on opportunities to enhance resilience in the Koshi Basin. The annual dialogue is a flagship event for the KDKH, a member-driven platform that amalgamates the exchange of knowledge, ideas, innovations, and practices from the Koshi Basin countries – China, Nepal, and India – and beyond. The platform is also used to discuss research findings, good practices, and innovations that could bolster policies and plans for reducing multi-hazard disaster risks at a transboundary level.
Created in 2018, the hub works to strengthen transboundary collaborations that can enhance policies and plans for reducing disaster risks in the Koshi Basin. In 2021, the virtually held annual dialogue laid the foundation for initiating Koshi chapters in the basin countries and disseminating knowledge through the Transboundary Working Groups (TbWGs). In 2022, the dialogue will be centred on multi-hazard disaster risks.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE
15–17 December 2022 | ICIMOD, Kathmandu
The KDKH annual dialogue 2022 will focus on initiating discussions on and forging collaborations at the regional level for disaster risk reduction and preparedness and enhancing resilience to climate change.
Specifically, participants will seek to:
Launch of knowledge products
Documentary on early warning and early action
Closing of the Session by the Session Chair
Arun Bhakta Shrestha, ICIMOD
Neera Shrestha Pradhan, Programme Coordinator ad interim, Koshi Basin Initiative, ICIMOD
Closing remarks by delegates
Vote of thanks and briefing on ICIMOD Knowledge Park visit
Neera Shrestha Pradhan, ICIMOD


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Music gives us all the feels, no matter if we are working out or cleaning the house.
Here you can also find our Podcast Playlist, which includes our songs of the week.
I run long distance so I like to keep a good mix of pump of songs and just songs I enjoy mentally singing along to.
I love something that keeps the tempo! Anything to keep me jumping short and fast.
Mostly it's The Piano Guys, and some feel good classic yoga songs.
These tracks will keep you going when you want to stop. I'm all about a good beat.
When I just need to focus and work, these sounds get me in the zone.
I enjoy a lot of instrumentals for the office... But you will find some good sing-a-longs too.

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• MPEG-2 MXF recording to CF cards at up to 50Mbps (4:2:2)
• Comprehensive NLE support
• 18x wide angle Canon L Series lens
• 3 x 1/3 type Full HD Canon CMOS sensors
• HD-SDI, Timecode, Genlock
• 10.1 cm LCD (1.23M dots); 1.3 cm (1.55M dots) EVF
• Variable frame rates
Set your own standard: professional, file-based Full HD
Capture high quality HD to CF cards. The XF305 records MPEG-2 MXF (Media eXchange Format) files – up to 1920 x 1080 Full HD at 50Mbps (4:2:2) – to CompactFlash (CF) memory cards. CF media is inexpensive and widely available and dual card slots allow filming to continue without interruption.
Integrating seamlessly with existing workflows. Movies shot on the XF305 are captured as industry-standard MXF files compatible with all major editing packages.
18x wide-angle lens
Drawing on Canon’s broadcast lens expertise – and informed by the feedback of professionals – the lightweight 18x L Series HD video lens delivers superb optical quality. Unique Ultra-Low Dispersion (Hi-UD) elements are used to prevent chromatic aberration. Separate rings offer independent control of focus, zoom and iris/aperture (F1.6) – with full manual control available. End stops are provided for the focus and zoom rings.
3x Full HD CMOS
Full HD at 1920 x 1080 resolution is captured via three 1/3 type 2.07 megapixel Full HD CMOS sensors – designed and manufactured by Canon in-house. High speed scanning minimises the effects of a rolling shutter.
10.1 cm LCD and 1.3 cm EVF
The 10.1cm (4”) LCD screen can be positioned either side of the camera. Offering superior resolution (1.2M dots), the Focus Assist tool helps achieve sharp images. A built-in Waveform Monitor (WFM) helps verify exposure and other shooting parameters. Alternatively, a 1.3 cm (0.52”) electronic viewfinder (EVF) is available.
Variable frame rate
A wide range of frame rates is available, from 12 to 50 fps. This gives camera operator the freedom to alter the capture rate for additional creative flexibility.
Professional jackpack and independent audio
HD-SDI output is the industry standard, outputting uncompressed Full HD with embedded audio and timecode. Genlock in and timecode in/out allow the XF305 to be used in a multi-camera shoot. Audio can be captured via twin XLR inputs and also with the front-mounted stereo microphone. Twenty-six Custom Picture options can be adjusted to achieve the perfect look. These can be stored in-camera – via SD card – and settings can even be transferred between camcorders.
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Last night was the launch of the new Canon XF300 and XF305 MPEG2 camcorders. Unfortunately I couldn't go as I was talking at the Midlands area IOV meeting but Yoann kindly went in my absence. One question I was dying to have answered was why go to a...Read full article


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This week I've reached a milestone which I thought would be near impossible.
I have officially submitted the first public health model tackling the increasing demographic trend of young Somali offenders in Birmingham, to the West Midlands Police. I'm overwhelmed and proud. I honestly cannot wait to sign that #partnershipagreement and run the first pilot in the city I call home.
We do anticipate a lot of challenges ahead, but with an amazing team, I'm positive that this will be an effective roll out!
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What is it?
- Opening of the urethra (urethral meatus)
- Opening of the vagina (vestibule)
- Labia minora
- Labia majora
DYNIA: refers to pain
VULVODYNIA means painful vulva. There can be pain in specific areas of the vulva or diffuse vulvar pain.
How do I know if I have vulvodynia?
Vulvodynia is a diagnosis of exclusion. Your GP and/or specialist will help rule out other causes for vulvar pain (eg skin conditions; vaginal infections; sexually transmitted infections; factors associated with childbirth and vaginal delivery etc).
Vulvodynia is usually diagnosed when:
- Other conditions are ruled out (however sometimes other conditions may co-exist with vulvodynia – eg skin conditions)
- Pain has been present for longer than 3 months in the area of the vulva
There is no known single cause of vulvodynia; what we do know however, is often a number of factors combine to make the perfect storm which can result in vulvodynia. Associated factors include:
- Other painful conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, endometriosis, painful bladder syndrome (interstitial cystitis), etc
- Hormonal changes related to menopause or medications (eg chemotherapy)
- Ongoing inflammation following vaginal infections (eg thrush, bacterial vaginosis etc)
- Genetic pre-disposition
- Psychological factors: stress, physical/psychological trauma, depression/anxiety etc
- Constant pain in any area of the vulvar which may be aggravated by sitting, underwear, tight clothing, exercising etc
- Intermittent pain in the vulvar which is only aggravated by direct touch such as attempting to insert a tampon, a finger or with sexual intercourse
- Painful intercourse (also known as dyspareunia)
Physiotherapy Assessment (often requires 2 sessions)
- Information gathering: discussion with you to obtain a detailed history of your symptoms and related factors. This consultation may also include real time ultrasound to image your pelvic floor muscles and provide feedback for you.
- Physical assessment: Alchemy in motion pelvic health physiotherapists have extra training and experience with detailed assessment of the pelvic floor. This usually involves a vaginal examination to assess the contribution of your pelvic floor muscles to your symptoms.
Although this is an important part of your assessment – this will not be undertaken unless you provide consent. We understand the sensitive nature of this physical assessment and will not go ahead unless you are completely comfortable.
Physiotherapy treatment is based on the findings from your initial assessment and will be tailored to your individual needs and goals, this may include:
- Gentle and progressive desensitisation techniques for sensitive skin and muscles
- Gentle manual therapy to release overactive and tight muscles including pelvic floor muscles
- Education to demystify your symptoms with a heavy emphasis on explaining your pain
- Education to improve vulvar care; bladder and bowel habits and sexual function
- Prescription of a home exercise program
The ultimate goal of physiotherapy is to empower you with knowledge, get you back to the things you enjoy and finally, to improve your confidence with self-management.
Other Treatment Options
- Medication prescribed by your GP and/or Gynaecologist – see here for further information https://www.pelvicpain.org.au/category/medications/
- Special Pain Psychologist
- Sexual Counsellor
- Exercise Physiologist / Movement Coach

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The Farm in Allen adds new office building to its live-play-work scheme
There's a new project in the works designed to fulfill Collin County's growing office market demands: Called FarmWorks One, it'll be a three-story office building at The Farm in Allen, the mixed-use project at the southeast corner of Sam Rayburn Tollway and Alma Drive.
A ground-breaking by JaRyCo, an Allen-based developer, took place on August 8; according to a release, it'll be finished in July 2024.
The building will be fortuitously located: across from The Farm’s Central District and walking distance from dining, retail, and entertainment venues including The Hub, which opened last year; the newly opened West Lake Park, which features a 1.5-acre lake; and High 5 and Chicken N Pickle, both coming soon to The Farm’s Central District.
JaRyCo president Bruce Heller says that FarmWorks One adds the office component to The Farm in Allen, which already has residential, restaurant, and entertainment portions, creating "a truly walkable place to live, work, and play" in Collin County.
FarmWorks One includes a number of state-of-the-art features designed for today’s office environment, including:
- outdoor ground-level workspace and amenity spaces
- balconies on every office floor equipped with electricity and Wi-Fi for outside work
- Touchless features, extend from the parking garage to the elevators to the restrooms and tenant suites
- Oversized stairs to reduce elevator use and promote exercise
- HVAC systems with high-efficiency air filtration and ionization treatment, to promote a healthier environment
Dan Bowman, CEO of Allen Economic Development Corporation, says that creative workspaces like these encourage employees to return to the office, stating that "this building is part of a trend that will help redefine work-life balance for the modern employee.”
At completion, The Farm in Allen is planned to have 1.6 million square feet of office space, 142,000 square feet of retail, a 150-key hotel, 60,000 square feet of restaurants, 112 townhomes, and 2,400 urban residential units. The 135-acre development will also promote nature with a 1.5-acre lake, boardwalk restaurants, more than 2.5 miles of hike and bike trails, a 16-acre greenbelt along Watters Creek, and four additional park areas.


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Ranked choice voting has seen steady success in recent years. Proponents of the voting method argue it leads to better representation of voters’ viewpoints and more collegial campaigning while eliminating the need for costly runoff elections. Opponents say it’s too complicated for the average voter to understand.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday signaled that it may not be ready to adopt a sweeping interpretation of the Constitution, known as the “independent state legislature” theory, that would give state legislatures broad power to regulate federal elections without interference from state courts.
Colleen Conklin’s and Cheryl Massaro’s decision will have far-reaching consequences, ensuring that the new board in 2024 will have the shortest combined experience on the board in at least two decades and a half and giving the culture-war hard-right another opening to win a majority.
In a case to be heard Wednesday, Moore v. Harper, the U.S. Supreme Court could decide that state legislatures have control over congressional elections, including the ability to draw voting districts for partisan political advantage, unconstrained by state law or state constitutions.
True, the U.S. Senate is still in the hands of the godless Democrats who want to destroy America, but the House of Representatives now belongs to Republicans, the party of God, AK-47s, F-150s (and not the electric kind, either), manliness, Merry Christmas, and our lord and savior Donald Trump.
Florida for decades was determined to leave Jim Crow behind and separate ourselves from the likes of Alabama, with leadership committed to equal justice, open government, and voting rights — however imperfectly achieved. No more. With the reelection of Ron DeSantis, and ultra-conservative victories in gerrymandered congressional districts across the state, Florida is sliding back into the mire of its Old South past.
The school board’s swearing in and reorganization meeting began on a note of unity but quickly turned to muted contention in a pair of telling 3-2 votes that renew the same split the board has contended with for the past several years.
After her trouncing victories over ex-Commissioner Joe Mullins and Independent Jane Gentile-Youd, Leann Pennington today will become only the third woman ever to serve on the Flagler County Commission, and the first Republican woman to do so. Some of the commissioners gave Mullins a send-off more triumphal than the public’s.
Contrary to media interpretations, Democrats underperformed woefully nationally, and in Flagler County they were again all but wiped out. To survive locally they have two choices: either run their candidates as Republicans (and support other moderate Republicans), or keep dying at the polls.
Following former President Donald Trump officially launching his 2024 presidential campaign, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday didn’t acknowledge Trump’s big announcement last night. And former President Trump didn’t mention DeSantis’ name during his speech at Mar-a-Lago Tuesday evening.


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Anxiety of Words is the first anthology of Korean women's poetry that challenges one of Korea's most enduring literary traditions: that “yoryu” (female) poetry must be gentle and subservient. By using innovative language, and vividly depicting women's lives and struggles within an often repressive society, these three contemporary poets defiantly insist that poetry can be part of social change—indeed, that it must be. Ch'oe Sung-ja, Kim Hyesoon, and Yi Yon-ju have written unforgettable poems that now, thanks to Don Mee Choi's translations, are available to English-speaking readers for the first time. With a lengthy introduction on the history of women's poetry in Korea, and biographical notes on the three poets, this volume is an eye-opening exploration for any reader interested in Korea, poetry, and contemporary women's literature.
Ch'oe Sung-ja (b. 1952) is one of the most highly regarded contemporary women poets of South Korea. Ch'oe studied German literature at Korea University at a time when there were only two hundred women enrolled in the entire university. She began writing poetry while in college and became the first woman editor of Korea University's literary journal. In 1979, Ch'oe became the first woman poet to be published in a literary journal, Literature and Intellect. Ch'oe's poetry, which violated the criteria of decorum that had been long imposed on women poets, caused a stir in South Korea's predominantly male literary establishment. Ch'oe is part of the new wave of feminist poets of Korea to merge after the early pioneering women poets of the 1920s and 30s, who explored and gave voice to women's lives under the oppressive patriarchy. Ch'oe published four collections of poetry between 1981 and 1993. In 1994, she participated in the Iowa International Writers' Program. She now works as a literary translator in Seoul, and is translating a collection of short stories by J.D. Salinger.
Kim Hyesoon's (b. 1955) poetry first appeared in Literature and Intellect, the same journal in which Ch'oe's work also made its debut. Kim majored in Korean literature for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. She is a member of Another Culture, an organization which emerged in the 1980s and has played a critical role in feminist literary research and publication, including the development of women's studies in South Korea. Kim teaches creative writing and Korean poetry at Seoul College of Arts. In 2001, Kim received the So-wol Poetry Award. Her book of poetry, Seoul, My Upanishad (Munhak kwa jisongsa, 1994) was awarded the Kim Su-yong Contemporary Poetry Award in 2000. Kim is the first woman to receive this coveted award. In her work she explores women's multiple and simultaneous existence as grandmothers, mothers, daughters, and lovers. Kim Hyesoon has published seven collections of poetry; her most recent publication is a collection of critical essays about women and writing.
Yi Yon-ju made her literary debut in a journal called World of Writers (1991). The same year, Yi's first book of poetry, A Night Market Where There Are Prostitutes, was published by Sekyesa, a well-known literary press in South Korea. Yi's second collection of poems was published in 1993 after her death. According to the renowned feminist critic Kim Chong-nan, Yi's poetry has a critical place in the poetry of the 1980s. Yi depicts in her poetry women who live on the fringes of South Korean society, marginalized by the rapid industrialization of the 1970s and 80s, which, in part, was made possible by the exploitation of young women from poor rural areas. Not much is known about Yi's life. According to her brother, Yi Yong-ju, the night Yi committed suicide she had asked him not to reveal anything about her life except for her date and place of birth.
Don Mee Choi is a translator and scholar of Korean literature. Her literary focus is on the exploration of the cultural, historical, and political roles of contemporary Korean women's poetry and the critical examination of literary translation in the context of South Korea's post-coloniality. She currently lives in Seattle, Washington.
Anxiety of Words: Contemporary Poetry by Korean Women
Anxiety of Words: Contemporary Poetry by Korean Women
Ch'oe Sung-ja, Kim Hyesoon, Yi Yon-ju
from Korean by Don Mee Choi
ISBN 0-939010-87-9 (paper)
6 x 9
200 pages [Bilingual Korean/English]
Don Mee Choi, a fine poet herself, has translated both the spirit and words of these outsiders and experimenters into poetry that is just as striking to English-speakers as it was to Koreans under the dictatorship of Park Chung Hee when it was first written. Anxiety of Words has widened the conversation of Korean poetry to include the voice of Korean women—a voice that needs to be heard.
—American Poet, Spring 2007
These are pioneering translations of three women who are themselves pioneers in a patriarchal literary culture. In bringing these remarkable poems to life in English, Don Mee Choi is breaking down lingering barriers to writing women in Korea. This poetry has long cried out for an audience within and without Korea, and now it will finally receive the hearing it deserves.
—Bruce Fulton, Young-Bin Min Chair in Korean Literature and Literary Translation, University of British Columbia
In Anxiety of Words Don Mee Choi shatters the barrier between West and East to bring us the defiant, vulnerable and intellectually fierce collective voice of Korean women poets. In this historic anthology of work heretofore unavailable in English, Choi gives us access to dynamic and unforgettable poems. This book is a must-read for lovers of literature and for anyone who wants to hear complex truths from women in struggle with their globalizing world.
—Minnie Bruce Pratt

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For the last few months, Mel B and Geri Halliwell have been dropping hints about the Spice Girls reunion, getting us all excited about the thought of bouncing around to Stop (of course we still know the dance, who doesn’t?) this summer.
Everyone suspected that they would be performing at the Olympics opening ceremony, but Mel B said in January: “Ooh, I think the Queen's Jubilee concert is the event I'd be looking at more closely for that to happen.”
Geri then practically confirmed the Spice Girls gig, telling reporters last month: “My pop career is about to come back. It's my first love.”
And then what happens? Mel C – the sensible one – ruins everything by taking it all back and officially announcing that the reunion is NOT happening.
She told new! magazine today that all the rumours are false. When asked about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee performance, Mel said: “Yep, not true.
“It was an honour to be asked, but not everyone is comfortable about doing it so we have to respect each other’s feelings about that.”
Ooh. Not everyone? This pretty much confirms the rumours that Victoria Beckham is the one holding back the reunion. The Sunday Mirror reported that Posh declined the chance to get involved with the reunion and the Spicies didn’t want to do it without her. Let’s face it – the Mels and Geri were both up for it and Emma Bunton doesn’t have anything else to do, the stumbling block is clearly Victoria.
Perhaps the girls can talk Victoria into it during their informal reunion this month. Mel B tweeted in January that all the ladies – including their partners and kids – would be gathering for a big get together in March, with Mel C adding today that she can’t wait.
On meeting with the rest of the Spice Girls, Mel C said: “I saw them all apart from Mel B in January. She was only not there because she was in Los Angeles.
“In March she’s coming over. We’re all getting together. Myself, Geri and Emma all live in London and Victoria and Mel live in Los Angeles. When they come to London is usually when we see each other.”
And on whether all the Spice spawn – Geri’s daughter Bluebell, Emma Bunton’s sons Beau and Tate, Mel B’s girls Phoenix, Madison and Angel, Victoria’s famous four Brooklyn, Romeo, Cruz and Harper and Mel C’s daughter Scarlet – get on, Mel said that they’re like a big family.
She said: “We had lunch with all the kids.
“The older ones are quite protective. Scarlet and Bluebell get on well because they’re the girls that are closest in ages. Scarlett and Beau like playing together too. The older Beckham boys take care of the little ones.”
And, finally, the all important question – what is Harper like? Mel said: “She’s so cute. Victoria is having a ball dressing her and David dotes on his little girl. The boys love her to bits.”
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will file a complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) by November to challenge a European Union move to phase out palm oil from being used in transport fuels in the bloc.
"We have already had a discussion with the AGC (Attorney-General Chambers). They are assisting and helping us identify some experts who can argue the case (with) the WTO. A lot of things are in place now," Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok told reporters after the opening for the 9th International Planters Conference on Monday (Jul 15).
Ms Kok said the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries will hold a ministerial meeting with Indonesia to discuss the issue.
"We want to know what are the proposals they want to come out with (regarding the palm oil biofuel restrictions by the EU), and definitely our case against the EU will also be discussed," she said.
She added that it would be strategically good for Malaysia and Indonesia to file a joint complaint.
The European Commission had earlier this year decided to phase out palm-based transport fuels in its share of renewable energy after concluding that its cultivation results in excessive deforestation.
This led Malaysia to threaten a WTO challenge to the EU move, while Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said the EU risks opening up a trade war with Malaysia over its "grossly unfair" policies aimed at reducing the use of palm oil.
Malaysia is the world's second-biggest palm oil producer and exporter after Indonesia, and relies on the crop for billions of dollars in foreign exchange earnings and hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Environmental groups said the production of palm oil has led to vast deforestation, leading to a loss of biodiversity and climate change.


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People with certain medical conditions should be able to get access to cannabis-based medicines, according to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD).
The UK Home Office has returned 12-year-old Billy Caldwell’s cannabis oil epilepsy medicine after he was taken to hospital on Friday 15 June. This was after Billy’s medicine was confiscated at Heathrow Airport on Monday 11 June.
Billy, from Castlederg in Northern Ireland, has a severe form of epilepsy and has previously had up to 100 seizures a day.
The Belfast Trust has called in 2,500 patients for a review after an investigation into the work of a consultant neurologist.
Concerns were raised about Dr Michael Watt’s treatment plans and diagnoses by other doctors. After this, his work was investigated by the trust and the Royal College of Physicians.
This resulted in 2,500 people who received treatment from Dr Watt being asked to come in for a review. They were being treated for a number of conditions, including epilepsy and MS.
An inquest into the death of a 36-year-old man with epilepsy found that he died of natural causes.
Danny Tozer had epilepsy, autism and a learning disability. He was a resident at a supported living home when, in 2015, he died after having a seizure. The coroner concluded that Danny died from sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP).
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has today changed the licence for valproate medicines in the UK.
Sodium valproate must no longer be prescribed to women or girls of childbearing potential unless they are on the pregnancy prevention programme (PPP).


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They told us if Barack Obama were elected, the nation would come together. Souls would be fixed. Spirits would be healed. Public discourse would be elevated. Welcome to civility and tolerance in the Age of Obama:
Celebrity leech/trash blogger Perez Hilton took to the Internet and TV airwaves to humiliate a beauty pageant contestant who gave what he considered an "offensive" answer about gay marriage. Hilton, inexplicably serving as a judge for the Miss USA contest, asked Miss California, Carrie Prejean, whether she supported the legalization of gay marriage. Prejean respectfully answered: "I think that I believe that a marriage should be between a man and a woman. No offense to anybody out there, but that's how I was raised." President Obama, by the way, defines marriage the same way Prejean does.
No matter. Hilton immediately lambasted Prejean as a "dumb b*tch" in a viral YouTube video he taped after the pageant Sunday night. He apologized the next morning for the attack, then retracted his apology, then escalated his divisive rhetoric. On Tuesday afternoon, Hilton told an MSNBC female anchor that he was thinking of an even more vulgar epithet -- the "c-word" -- as he listened to Prejean's answer. The female anchor said nothing. Basking in his new role as thought and speech enforcer, Hilton told CNN's Larry King that beauty pageant contestants must bow to the tolerance mob: "Yes. I do expect Miss USA to be politically correct."
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- What is considered too low for cholesterol?
- What causes extremely low HDL?
- What is the lowest fat ice cream?
- What can I eat that is low in cholesterol?
- How can I raise my HDL naturally?
- Why you shouldn’t eat ice cream?
- What does it mean if I have low HDL?
- What desserts are low in cholesterol?
- How do you fix low cholesterol?
- Are potatoes bad for cholesterol?
- Is peanut butter bad for cholesterol?
- Is there a heart healthy ice cream?
- Is Pasta bad for cholesterol?
- Can I eat ice cream if I have high cholesterol?
- How can I raise my HDL fast?
What is considered too low for cholesterol?
There is no consensus on how to define very low LDL cholesterol, but LDL would be considered very low if it is less than 40 milligrams per deciliter of blood.
Although the risks are rare, very low levels of LDL cholesterol may be associated with an increased risk of: Cancer.
What causes extremely low HDL?
Extremely low HDL-C may be artifactual due to assay interference from paraproteinemia, secondary to drugs or malignancy, or primary resulting from monogenic disorders, namely apoA-I deficiency, Tangier disease, or LCAT deficiency (Table 1).
What is the lowest fat ice cream?
These Are The Tastiest Low-Calorie Ice Creams You Can Buy Right Now Wink Frozen Desserts. Amazon. … Yasso. Yasso. … Halo Top. Amazon. … Enlightened. Enlightened. … Skinny Cow. Skinny Cow. … Arctic Zero. Amazon. … Breyers Delights. Amazon. … Ben & Jerry’s. Ben & Jerry’s.More items…•
What can I eat that is low in cholesterol?
Foods that make up a low cholesterol diet can help reduce high levelsOats. … Barley and other whole grains. … Beans. … Eggplant and okra. … Nuts. … Vegetable oils. … Apples, grapes, strawberries, citrus fruits. … Foods fortified with sterols and stanols.More items…•
How can I raise my HDL naturally?
Here are nine healthful ways to raise HDL cholesterol.Consume olive oil. … Follow a low carb or ketogenic diet. … Exercise regularly. … Add coconut oil to the diet. … Quit smoking. … Lose weight. … Choose purple produce. … Eat fatty fish often.More items…•
Why you shouldn’t eat ice cream?
Ice cream is unhealthy because it is an energy dense food and has a high content of carbohydrates, sugar, and fat. With a carbohydrate count at about 15 grams in a one-half-cup serving, 20-30 grams of sugar depending on the flavour and 10-20 grams of fat.
What does it mean if I have low HDL?
People with normal HDL cholesterol can have heart disease. And people with low HDL levels can have healthy hearts. Overall, though, people who have low HDL cholesterol will have greater risk of developing heart disease than people with high HDL levels.
What desserts are low in cholesterol?
“Try a baked apple, poached pear, a bowl of sorbet topped with diced mango,” recommends Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD, author of “Eat Your Way to Happiness” (Harlequin, 2009). She also suggests snacking on frozen blueberries or dunking fresh strawberries in a little fat-free dark chocolate syrup.
How do you fix low cholesterol?
1. Eat heart-healthy foodsReduce saturated fats. Saturated fats, found primarily in red meat and full-fat dairy products, raise your total cholesterol. … Eliminate trans fats. … Eat foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids. … Increase soluble fiber. … Add whey protein.
Are potatoes bad for cholesterol?
These all add fats to the potatoes, and trans or saturated fats are known to contribute to high cholesterol levels. That doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy potatoes….A healthier potato.AgeWomenMen50 years and younger25 g38 gOlder than 50 years21 g30 g
Is peanut butter bad for cholesterol?
Fortunately for everyone who loves peanut butter, almond butter, and other nut butters, these creamy treats are fairly healthy. And as long as they don’t contain hydrogenated fat, nut butters — including peanut butter — won’t cause problems for your cholesterol levels.
Is there a heart healthy ice cream?
Here are some tips for including ice cream in a heart healthy diet: Reduce calories and saturated fat by choosing sorbet, frozen yogurt, gelato, or “light” ice cream. Be sure to check calories, fat, and sugar on the label, as added ingredients may increase calories even in lighter varieties.
Is Pasta bad for cholesterol?
Pasta noodles are the heart of the entire dish. While some forms of pasta can be healthy, other types of pasta may contain a lot of calories and have a high carbohydrate content. These could cause your cholesterol levels to increase.
Can I eat ice cream if I have high cholesterol?
Ice Cream and Cholesterol Ice cream, while certainly delicious, is a full-fat dairy product that can raise your cholesterol levels, especially if eaten regularly.
How can I raise my HDL fast?
5 Ways to Raise Your HDL CholesterolGet active. Physical activity can boost your HDL level. … Lose extra weight. If you’re overweight, losing extra pounds can help raise your HDL levels, as well as cut your LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels.Choose better fats. … Alcohol in moderation. … Stop smoking.


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MADRID (MarketWatch) — British stocks ended solidly in positive territory Friday, overcoming earlier weakness after upbeat economic data lifted financial and oil stocks.
The FTSE 100 /zigman2/quotes/210598409/delayed UK:UKX +0.65% rose 0.9%, or 51.40 points, to close at 5,598.48, after wallowing in negative territory for most of the day.
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A big push came with news that U.S. durable-goods orders fell 1.3% in August compared to expectations of a 1.4% drop. Excluding transportation orders, durable-goods orders rose 2%. Read about U.S. durable goods data.
U.S. stocks gained ground on Wall Street.
“This strong Friday finish shows that stock markets have managed to shrug off the familiar concerns about the stuttering economic recovery and the ongoing worries about European sovereign debt defaults,” said David Jones, chief market strategist at IG Index.
Although the potential remains for negative shocks, “the fact that the FTSE has continued to set fresh four-month highs this week points to the potential for further gains to come, with a move back to the 2010 highs around 5800 the next major target eyed by investors,” Jones said.
Earlier, a survey showed a pickup in German business confidence, but that data failed to do much to lift markets. See story on German Ifo data
Shares of ARM Holdings PLC led gainers in London with a 6.1% rise as several media outlets noted comments from Oracle Corp. /zigman2/quotes/202180826/composite ORCL +0.73% Chief Executive Larry Ellison that took place the prior day. He reportedly told analysts that Oracle may consider buying a chip company as part of their acquisition strategy.
“Although it’s by no means obvious that ARM is the company he has got in mind, we would argue that a takeover of ARM by Oracle would make sense,” said Didier Scemama, an analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland, in a note to clients.
Scemama reiterated his buy rating on ARM Holdings, saying he believes the shares are likely to outperform the sector.
In the energy sector, shares of Tullow Oil PLC /zigman2/quotes/205079109/delayed UK:TLW +2.02% rose 2.7% and BG Group PLC gained 2.8%.
Miners trimmed earlier losses. UBS said it was time for investors to cash in on gains for copper miners Antofagasta PLC /zigman2/quotes/200173667/delayed UK:ANTO +2.14% and Kazakhmys PLC , which fell 2.5% and 0.5%, respectively. In a note to investors, UBS said the downgrades also reflected its “cautious near-term view” on copper prices.
On the mergers and acquisition side, shares of Intec Telecom Systems PLC jumped 31.9% after CGS Systems International Inc. /zigman2/quotes/200545672/composite CSGS +3.02% said it will buy the group for 236.7 million pounds ($370.9 million), or 72 pence a share in cash.


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I haven't been hear, but have heard great thing. Apparently they do a good steak for those meat eaters our there!
Old barn converted into a family friendly restaurant. Yum food and nice atmosphere!
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Last week we heard about a shark fishing tournament in Fort Myers called the "Are You Man Enough Challenge"
Due to public outcry the organizers were forced to change the format of the tournament to 100% catch and release.
A BIG thank you goes to Lee County Commissioner Ray Judah of district 3 who was instrumental in spearheading this movement.
However the website for the tournament still promotes the fact that sharks can be landed and brought back to the docks.
The organizers of this event must now change their audio advertisement on their website and any other advetising materials that publicize or promote the landing and killing of sharks.
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Mahanubhavudu is going to be a winner in Telugu states, but in the US there is still a good distance to cover before it can be termed as a successful film. It is halfway through though.
The Sharwanand starrer has passed $ 500K mark, but it has to do a Million to be in profits. In a way the movie has not performed up to the level one has expected. But when we look at the overall picture where the small film has to compete with two biggies, the number comes across as good.
Director Maruthi has already scored a big success with Bhale Bhale Magadivoi. Sharwanand along with the director is hoping for a repeat of the performance. The second weekend is critical for the final verdict.
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as Valeant, Magna plunge
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* TSX down 119.85 points, or 0.88 percent, at 13,541.97.
* Six of the TSX's 10 main groups fall
TORONTO, Nov 5 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Thursday as a string of disappointing earnings reports and a fresh slump in drug maker Valeant offset gains among energy stocks as oil prices edged higher.
The most influential weights on the index included Magna International Inc, which fell 12.5 percent to C$60.88 after reporting a drop in quarterly sales which the auto parts maker blamed on a strong U.S. dollar.
Valeant Pharmaceutical International Inc slumped 16 percent to C$102, its lowest level since mid-2013, after the U.S. Senate on Wednesday launched a probe into its strategy of sharply hiking prices on drugs it acquires.
Major telecom company Telus Corp declined 2.8 percent to C$42.51 after reporting a slowdown in wireless growth and a plan to cut 1,500 jobs.
At 10:35 a.m. ET (1535 GMT), the Toronto Stock Exchange's S&P/TSX composite index was down 119.85 points, or 0.88 percent, at 13,541.97.
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MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Thursday denied it had anything to do with alleged moves to unseat Juan Ponce Enrile as Senate President.
"Walang kinalaman ang Office of the President sa sinasabing ugong na di umano'y magpapalit ng liderato sa Senado,” Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said in a text message.
Trillanes earlier confirmed he wants Enrile out as Senate chief over his alleged links to former President Gloria Arroyo.
Trillanes said Enrile is railroading a bill to divide Camarines Sur province at Arroyo's behest, based on newspaper reports.
Trillanes also said confidential information from a fellow senator confirmed Arroyo and Enrile are allies.
"Nakakatawag si GMA, solid ang samahan nilang dalawa (ni JPE), nagpapadikta kay GMA. He's being held by the balls. I don't know, baka may utang na loob. Bakit mo isasagasa (ang CamSur bill), 4 months ago inakyat itong CamSur bill. Talagang si Senate President, napepressure ni GMA," Trillanes said.
Asked if he will move to declare all seats in the Senate vacant, Trillanes said: "Not yet. He (JPE) should leave, lalo pa ngayon iimbestigahan si GMA (over the Bridges program)."
The senator said he walked out of Enrile's interpellation on Wednesday because Enrile was talking about state secrets. Trillanes said, as a former defense minister, Enrile should have known better.
Referring to former Philippine Ambassador to China Sonia Brady's notes on the recent diplomatic issue with china over Scarborough Shoal or Panatag Shoal, Trillanes said
"what he (JPE) presented (Brady's notes) was a diversion."
Trillanes said Enrile never denied links to Arroyo.
Trillanes said party mate Senator Manny Villar and Liberal Party stalwart Senator Franklin Drilon can take over as Senate president.
"Kapag puno na ang salop. Dapat kalusin," he said. With a report from RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News