This article was written by DataRobot and originally appeared on the DataRobot Blog here: https://www.datarobot.com/blog/unlocking-business-value-with-ai-and-machine-learning/
Despite the clear benefits of adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning solutions, many organizations have not yet begun their AI journey. In fact, more than two-thirds (68%) of organizations have been using AI for less than two years, and the ones that haven’t run the risk of being left behind the competition.
Why the hesitation to adopt AI widely when the ROI is so great? A recent report from Ventana Research, Unlocking the Promise of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, dives into the risks, rewards, and returns that organizations are finding when they invest in AI. It looks closely at how companies are using the technology to apply it to their most complex question — from forecasting threats to reducing customer churn to managing the supply chain, and much more. Companies are finding that the returns on their investments in AI are enormous and pay dividends for every level of the organization.
When the business environment and economic conditions are unsteady as they are now, AI and machine learning processes should change accordingly. It is crucial especially during uncertain and unstable periods that all the data-related insights are communicated across all the departments in a clear way, and that analyses are organically integrated into an organization’s analytics processes.
Integrating AI/ML into Analytic Workflows
One of the most important parts of AI and machine learning analyses is collecting and preparing data. Organizations report it to be the most challenging task since it is time-consuming, and it requires discipline, repeatable workflow, and high-quality standards. In addition to collecting data, AI and machine learning analyses must become a natural part of the workflow, be treated equally, and be controlled by the same rules as other components and techniques.
Companies prefer delivering AI and machine learning via the business intelligence (BI) and analytics tools they already use in their organizations. As a result, not only data scientists can benefit from the analyses and new approaches but also other lines of business. This results in overall success across other departments and business units. Subject matter experts can use it for analysis and forecasting in sales processes, marketing, maintenance control, and numerous other areas.
Transparency and Governance
While AI and machine learning is an easy-to-trust component for data scientists and citizen data scientists, it can be a tricky thing for line-of-business personnel to get on board. In order to break the ice between AI and newbies, companies need to establish trust by explaining key features of how algorithms work, demonstrating successful practices, and comparing predictions with actual results.
As soon as models are developed, they start decaying, which can erode trust in AI across your organization. In order to avoid this scenario, both the model and its output should be regularly reviewed and certified to avoid faulty results and keep up with the original target. Irrelevant data can influence not only the accuracy of predictive models but also various regulations. Data for a loan-granting procedure, for example, might be impacted heavily, since it requires personally identifiable information (PII). To follow regulatory and governance requirements, BI and analytics tools also can be used.
The Clear Case for AI and Machine Learning Value
It is hard to overstate the value that AI and machine learning brings to organizations. Increasing an understanding of AI and machine learning among larger groups of workers will help companies boost their profits, save time on critical projects, and maximize resources. Over 70% of participants in this report note that they plan to increase AI and machine learning usage throughout their organizations while still utilizing familiar tools.


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Lagos - Legendary Congolese star, Koffi Olomide, has made a big return to singing, at a recent stage performance to celebrate Fally Ipupa's ten years in music.
A recent report by Tuko Kenya confirmed that Olomide was part of the stars that headlined Ipupa's anniversary.
The 60-year-old singer was arrested in July at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Kenya, for assaulting one of his female dancers.
Also read:Koffi Olomide confirms release from prison
His arrest was initiated following a viral video where he was seen in a feat of anger, kicking a light skinned lady in the stomach.
Fally Ipupa made an appeal on behalf of his mentor, urging everyone concerned to put the incidence behind them.

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How Much Rain Did SE Minnesota Actually Get Yesterday?
It wasn't your imagination yesterday, we got A LOT of rain in our area. So much rain, in fact, mudslides closed down portions of 169 Southbound, streets in Northfield were closed due to standing water, and portions of LeSueur County roads were also closed due to all of the rainfall. But how much fell? The highest measured total from the National Weather Service indicated that Northfield topped the Minnesota list with 4.45" of rain.
Other portions of Northfield measured 4.31" and 3.94" of rain. Hastings recorded over 3.5" of rain, Le Center and Elko New Market had over 2.5" and Faribault measured more than 2" of rain. So with all the fresh rain that fell, what does that mean for people living along the Cannon River?
The Cannon River in Northfield has reached the Minor flooding stage and is expected to get gradually lower throughout the weekend. If we don't get any more precipitation between now and Monday, which doesn't seem likely given the forecast, the Cannon will no longer be considered to be flooding Monday afternoon.


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Jaspers Garden Apartment is a quirky renovated 2 Bedroom Apartment, located on the ground floor.The Apartment has a fully serviced kitchen, separate dining area with rustic timber dining table & chairs.The open plan lounge area with a leather couch and a 52” TV.Netflix and WiFi are provided free of charge.Stacker doors open to a covered courtyard and onto a shared rainforest backyard.
The main bedroom has a queen size antique 4 poster bed with sliding doors onto a private outdoor courtyard and a funky private outdoor shower.Also a 32” bedroom TV
The 2nd bedroom has single bunks.
The bathroom is recently renovated and has laundry facilities, both washing machine & dryer.All linen and bath towels are provided, you only need your beach towel and sunblock.
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text: My husband passed away 10 months ago just after finalizing plans for our sons upcoming wedding. I have been taking baby steps with my 3 adult children (ages 18-28) which has felt right, but introduced the idea of my boyfriend (an old family friend who lost his wife 8 months prior to my spouse) attending the wedding. My son was quite definitive that he is not comfortable with the boyfriend attending (even as a family friend) knowing we are in a relationship. Do I defer to my son (after all it’s his big day?) or do I impress upon my son the importance of my boyfriend being there in hopes of him agreeing to let him come?

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AT THE END OF THE ROAD is the story of CHARLIE, QUINN and RIVER. It tells the story of two friends (Charlie and Quinn) doing a favour for their friend and giving his younger sibling (River) a lift. During the drive they discuss life and family while confronting how to move on from past prejudices.
The film was written as a response to the reactions that stemmed from protests in 2020, in particular it draws on the idea of how differing views on social justice issues led to many divides between family and friends. This is by no means new, but the context of the film provides a setting and circumstance to explore relationships. The script does not take a stance on the issues themselves, but instead focuses on the impact it has on people AT THE END OF THE ROAD.
INCLUSION is a key component of the film and its' development, and the script was written with gender neutral characters, then cast from an open casting call. Additionally, the film strives to adhere to the VITO RUSSO TEST as recommended by GLAAD. The test requires that:
The film contains a character that is identifiably lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer.
That character must not be solely or predominantly defined by their sexual orientation or gender identity (i.e. they are comprised of the same sort of unique character traits commonly used to differentiate straight/non-transgender characters from one another).
The LGBTQ character must be tied into the plot in such a way that their removal would have a significant effect, meaning they are not there to simply provide colorful commentary, paint urban authenticity, or (perhaps most commonly) set up a punchline. The character must matter.


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FC Cincinnati are set for their first road trip of the season, as they prepare to face Orlando City SC on Saturday, March 4 at Exploria Stadium. Saturday’s game will be the eighth all-time meeting between the two sides and the fourth in Orlando. The Orange and Blue swept the Lions last season, defeating Orlando in both matchups.
The match is set for 7:30 p.m. ET and can be streamed live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and fans can also listen to the match on ESPN 1530.
FC CINCINNATI at ORLANDO CITY SC – SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2023 – 7:30 p.m. ET – EXPLORIA STADIUM
HOW TO WATCH
Stream: MLS Season Pass on Apple TV
TV Talent (English): Tyler Terens (play-by-play), Devon Kerr (analyst)
TV Talent (Spanish): Sergio Ruiz (play-by-play), Miguel Gallardo (analyst)
Radio: ESPN 1530
Radio Talent: Tom Gelehrter (play-by-play), Kevin McCloskey (analyst)
Be sure to follow @FCCincinnati on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for live updates from the game.
WATCH ON MLS SEASON PASS ON APPLE TV
Saturday’s game will air live exclusively on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. FC Cincinnati fans can sign up for MLS Season Pass HERE for the unprecedented subscription service featuring every MLS regular season, playoff and Leagues Cup match.
With MLS Season Pass, fans can stream every single MLS match through the Apple TV app, without any local blackouts. Fans do not need to be an Apple TV+ subscriber to purchase MLS Season Pass, but Apple TV+ subscribers receive a discount.
Each full-season ticket account will include one subscription to MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (one per account). Season Ticket Members should check their email for information. FAQ for Season Ticket Members
For more information, visit FCCincinnati.com/SeasonPass.
HEAD TO A PUB PARTNER!
Fans can head to one of the club’s 18 official Pub Partners, presented by Coors Light, across Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Indiana. Pub Partners are the spot to go to watch the Orange and Blue in 2023, and feature watch parties, drink specials and convenient locations for fans to gather to watch FC Cincinnati.
For more information on Pub Partners, visit FCCincinnati.com/Fans/Pub-Partners.
ALL TIME SERIES
Orlando City SC hold a slight edge in the all-time series against the Orange and Blue. The Lions are 3-2-2 head-to-head and 2-1-0 in Orlando.
SCOUTING ORLANDO CITY SC (1-0-0, 3 PTS, 8TH EASTERN CONFERENCE)
Orlando City were one of eight Eastern Conference teams to earn three points over the opening week of the MLS season. Facundo Torres’ second-half penalty, the only shot on target registered by Orlando City, was enough to see the Lions past the New York Red Bulls at Exploria Stadium last Saturday.
Head Coach Óscar Pareja leads the Lions in his fourth season at the helm. Since hiring Pareja in December of 2019, Orlando City have finished no lower than seventh in the Eastern Conference and have occupied a postseason spot for three straight seasons. Tournament successes for Pareja include capturing last season’s Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup title and a second-place finish in the MLS Is Back Tournament in 2020.
Their U.S. Open Cup-raising campaign from last season landed them in the Concacaf Champions League for the first time. Following Saturday’s matchup against Cincinnati, the Lions will have a quick turnaround to face Tigres UANL in Mexico in the Round of 16 on Tuesday night.
Orlando City were active this offseason, adding depth and strengthening the squad after suffering a first-round playoff loss to CF Montréal in 2022. Martin Ojeda, who joined Orlando City as the team’s third Designated Player in January, spotlights those acquisitions and forms a formidable attacking trio next to Ercan Kara and the aforementioned Facundo Torres.
And Ojeda’s services are much needed in Orlando. Kara and Torres combined for 20 goals and 13 assists in 2022 and were, unsurprisingly, the top two goal scorers for the club with 11 and nine, respectively. No other player scored more than five goals for City with Júnior Urso (five goals) and Tesho Akindele (three goals) departing from the club this offseason. Ojeda brings his 13 goals and 14 assists across all competitions with Argentine side CD Godoy Cruz to Orlando.
The Lions struggled defensively last year, ending the regular season with a -9 goal differential, tied for the lowest total of any Eastern Conference playoff team and lower than 11th place Atlanta United. The addition of defenders Rafael Santos, Luca Petrasso and 2023 MLS SuperDraft pick Abdi Salim should help see those numbers improve. Saturday was a good start for the backline which held New York Red Bulls goalless over the opening weekend.
FC CINCINNATI NOTES
STARTING STRONG – Saturday’s win against Houston Dynamo FC was the first time since joining MLS that the Orange and Blue picked up three points in the opening match of the season. The 2-1 win puts FC Cincinnati in fifth place after one week of play.
Another win and the first 2-0-0 start in club history would be something the club’s USL predecessor only accomplished once (2018).
TURNING TIDES – Orlando City earned wins or draws in the first five matches between the two sides. However, the last two meetings have gone the way of FC Cincinnati. FCC picked up their first win against the Lions in Orlando last March, 2-1, and held serve at TQL Stadium in June by a score of 1-0.
Only once in club history have the Orange and Blue defeated an opponent in three straight matchups (CF Montréal - May 11, 2019; Sept. 14, 2019; May 22, 2021).
SUNSHINE AND GOALS – Brandon Vazquez scored 18 goals for the Orange and Blue last season, finishing tied for fourth in the Golden Boot race. But Vazquez failed to find the back of the net in his first two appearances in 2022 before making a road trip to Orlando.
Vazquez torched the Lions for two goals on six shots, a season- and career-high, and scored the game-winning goal early in the second half. Vazquez will look to open his 2023 account in the Sunshine State on Saturday.
ANYONE ELSE? – Last Saturday, Sergio Santos and Obinna Nwobodo, who earned MLS Team of the Matchday honors, each scored their first goals with FC Cincinnati, becoming the 34th and 35th different goal scorers for FC Cincinnati in MLS competition.
That marked the first time two FCC players scored their first goals with the club in the same game since August 27, 2021 at Columbus Crew (Ronald Matarrita, Isaac Atanga).
THE CINCINNATI KID – Nick Hagglund hit two milestones last Saturday against Houston Dynamo FC. The Cincinnati native, and FC Cincinnati’s all-time leader in games played, starts and minutes, surpassed 7,000 career MLS minutes with the Orange and Blue (7,026), and made his 90th MLS appearance with the club.
He is just four appearances away from becoming the first player in club history to make 100 appearances across all competitions for FC Cincinnati.
Head Coach Pat Noonan on Orlando City SC
“A very difficult opponent, a lot of good technical players, good positional discipline in how they move the ball and how they play forward. You know, they're tough. They play with energy, they play physical. We know it'll be a challenging game, the personnel that we'll see is a little bit … there's some uncertainty if they rotate, with only two days rest (before the Concacaf Champions League), but we'll prepare for their strongest group and make adjustments accordingly."
Visit HERE for FC Cincinnati’s 2023 home platform match schedule. The full 2023 regular season schedule can be viewed HERE. All matches will air live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV. The unprecedented subscription service featuring every MLS regular season, playoff and Leagues Cup match is available now.
All tickets, including Single Match Tickets, Full Season Tickets and Half Season “Orange” and “Blue” Ticket packages, can be purchased at fccincinnati.com/tickets or by calling (513) 977-5425 (KICK). For more information about Group Tickets and Premium hospitality options including suites and all-inclusive experiences, call (513) 763-1025.
For up-to-the-minute information about FC Cincinnati, visit the team’s official website at fccincinnati.com, or follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook at @FCCincinnati. Additionally, fans are encouraged to download the team’s official mobile app on the Apple App Store or Google Play for instant access to mobile tickets, team content and match notifications.

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Sen. Gordon Vance elected presiding officer; Rep. Nate McConnell elected vice presiding officer.
Rep. Vince Ricci and Rep. Sharon Stewart-Peregoy appointed as liaisons to Montana State Fund.
Rep. Ricci and Sen. Tom Facey appointed as liaisons to the Rail Service Competition Council.
Sen. Gordon Vance and Sen. Lea Whitford named as EAIC members of the HB 661 study of the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab and other labs.
Sen. Ed Buttrey and Rep. Mark Noland named to serve on the HJR 20 health care pricing transparency subcommittee if the Children, Families, Health, and Human Services Interim Committee chooses to have a subcommittee with expanded membership.
A letter was signed and sent to Governor Steve Bullock and Labor and Industry Commissioner Pam Bucy to recommend renewal of the Labor-Management Advisory Council.
The Economic Affairs Interim Committee (EAIC) is a joint bipartisan committee of the Montana Legislature that meets during the interims between legislative sessions. It conducts interim studies and generally reviews issues related to economic development. It also monitors the programs and functions of the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Labor and Industry, and Livestock, as well as the Office of the State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Montana State Fund, the Division of Banking and Financial Institutions, and the Liquor Control Division.

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Xavier Arrega became champion of the Major League Soccer (MLS).
The Ecuadorian defender raised the cup along with his team to win the final.
Seattle Sounders beat the score three to one (3-1) to Toronto.
The compatriot did not have much action, just played 3 minutes. He started as a substitute.
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A government health clinic in Pengkalan Chepa in the state of Kelantan in Malaysia is trying to ease congestion of patients by delivering medication to their homes.
This is done by sending runners who deliver the medicines by motorcycles. Apparently, this solution seems to help patients there and many more patients are asking the Health Ministry to provide these services at more places around Malaysia.
The pilot project which was introduced in May this year is called Kawe Ata Ubat Demo — RxDelivery 2U. The service charges patients between RM3 and RM5 for each delivery.
The advantages of this service includes cost and time reduction to patients. It also helps to reduce congestion and wait time at local health clinics. Senior citizens who have mobility issues won’t need to go to the clinic to collect their medicine as some of them live far from the clinic.
The runners are given specialised training on how to handle the medicine and currently the trial is being done within a group of patients.
This is a good example of which innovation doesn’t have to be complicated, sophisticated or futuristic. The idea isn’t new but if someone can execute it well, it can definitely bring a lot of benefit for the people.

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Giving Your Car Away? Check Out These Worthy Charities
Charities use donated cars to transport people and haul goods. If you have a vehicle that you are no longer using, consider donating it. Nonetheless, there have been many cases where donated cars are sold to raise capital. The sales are either handled by the charity itself or a dealer. In the case of a dealer, the sales could fall to as little as $45 for a vehicle from the car donation.
If you decide to donate your car for whatever reason, you should follow the tips below to comply with the regulations of the IRS. They are particularly important because any tax deductions for making a car donation will be limited to the price at which the charity sells the car.
Important Aspects To Follow When Donating A Car
You should focus on receiving the maximum tax deduction for the car donation. Also, you should ensure that you feel satisfied that the entire value of the car is beneficial to the intended charitable cause. Therefore, it is advisable to donate the car directly to the charity or to hand it over to an individual in need. Otherwise, your tax deduction will be limited to the money the charity receives from the sale of the car, which will not be calculated according to the car’s fair market value. You should also inquire from the intended charity to understand whether they are going to sell the vehicle. If so, what percentage of the proceeds do they expect to receive?
Ask the charity whether they are willing to accept car donations directly without the involvement of a third party. If they do, drive the car to the charity yourself instead of towing or using a pickup service. That way they will keep the full value from the proceeds they receive from selling the car.
Ensure the charity is eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions. Also, obtain a copy of the letter from the IRS which confirms the tax-exempt status of the charity. When you donate your car, you must obtain a receipt from the charity.
The IRS often targets non-cash relations for an audit. Therefore, it is advisable to have the car evaluated and also keep the records of the evaluation with you.
Tax Liabilities For Making A Car Donation
You cannot give a car donation without any paperwork. If your car is valued at over $500, you have to complete section B of IRS form 8283. If the value of the car is less than $5000, you can use a guide from the national auto dealers Association for the evaluation of your car. You must also record the exact figure for the date, mileage and the overall condition of your car. Do not make the mistake of picking the highest value for your car without considering other factors which may not be approved by the IRS.
You must also record the exact figure for the date, mileage and the overall condition of your car. Do not make the mistake of picking the highest value for your car without considering other factors that may not be IRS-approved.
Furthermore, you should have pictures of the car and receipts of any new tires and upgrades you may have made. This will help you to verify the value of the car.
Most importantly, keep in mind that it is your responsibility and not that of the charity to have the car evaluated. If the IRS requires a proof of the figure quoted, you will be liable to pay penalties.
When you decide to donate a car, ensure that you follow these points. Trying to take an alternate route can get you in trouble, which will make you wish you were better off leaving the car in your garage instead.
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1. For the Conservationist – Vamizi Island
Vamizi Island is big on conservation and the preservation of the marine and island wildlife. Fly to the Quirimbas Archipelago and learn more about how the community monitors turtle populations and manages the surrounding marine sanctuary. This could be the most meaningful Mozambique island holiday you have ever experienced. Vamizi is ideally situated in specific sea currents which contain huge reserves of minute plankton, a major food source for most species living within this complex coral reef system. Divers should look out for huge groups of Giant Potato Cod, Grey Reef Sharks, Snapper, Batfish, Turtles, Barracuda and more. Dive sites such as Neptune’s Arm, Fraggle Rock, and Skunk Alley suit both beginners and experienced divers.
2. For the Camping Expert – Ibo Island Dhow Safaris
It is all about snorkelling off deserted white sandbanks into clear blue seas then camping overnight on secluded Quirimbas beaches eating fresh seafood on the fire. Yes, Ibo Island Lodge is the only Mozambique island holiday resort offering fully tailor-made Mozambique Dhow Safaris into the Quirimbas Archipelago. Look out for indigenous fishermen drying their sardines on the sands, whales frolicking in the lake-like ocean and turtles digging out a sandy nest.
You will be under the eye of an expert professional guide and local crew who will erect tents, arrange the food in an elegant picnic and ensure you are left alone in a discreet manner. Go for the standard recommended minimum itinerary of four nights island hopping by dhow or kayak and three nights at Ibo Island Lodge – but you are free to tailor make your perfect adventure and include some diving and snorkelling too.
3. For the Party Animals – Maputo
If you are looking for a trendy place for a weekend break, fly into the capital city of Mozambique, Maputo. All travellers love its diverse accommodation, cosmopolitan vibes and stunning setting of harbour and beaches. The architecture is a wonderful blend of Arab, French, Oriental, Portuguese and African, as well as fashionable Art Deco. Meet people gathering to eat great food in diverse restaurants, and to unwind in great nightclubs after long working days. Maputo is a place of music, dancing and great seafood. People are friendly and most places are safe. From exclusive hotels and restaurants to the more lowly, local and very real eating places, this is the place to be for fun and great tastes.
4. For Lovers of Sailing and Water Sports – Bazaruto Archipelago
Benguerra Island floats in the Bazaruto Archipelago like a diamond in the sun. Go and see for yourself an authentic Mozambique lifestyle with plenty of luxury thrown in. You can relax in your private villa at the edge of the sea or get out and scuba dive, walk, snorkel or enjoy ocean safaris to see dolphins and whales. The island is part of the Marine National Park which makes it a diver’s dream destination -offshore coral reefs, inshore seagrass beds, large stocks of pelagic fish and long stretches of pristine sandy beaches. Dolphins come regularly to the beach and whales migrate seasonally past these shores.
Go snorkelling to see underwater sights that take your breath away. Helicopter flips to overnight dhow safaris and ocean safaris to dive with the dolphins. The best way to get around between islands is by motorized boat or traditional sailing dhow – and island hopping safaris are now a popular way to get to see more than one island in this splendid Bazaruto Archipelago.
5. For those who are exhausted – Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort & Spa
For a very laid back, chilled Mozambique hotel, look for the Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort on Bazaruto Island. Book a chic island style room and enjoy swish island style cuisine – far from predictable, your holiday in the Bazaruto Archipelago will be so remarkable that you will never want to leave this paradise!
Think hammocks swinging in the breeze, cocktails served around the lovely pool area and a deep tissue massage at the spa while the ocean view dominates your vision. All of this enriched by the genuine smiles of the staff, the genuine dedication to good service that is Anantara Bazaruto Island Resort and Spa.
The beach is pristine – leave only your footprints as you stroll daily along white sands, picking up shells and forgetting what happened yesterday. Tons of fresh air and sunlight spark that appetite, so be ready to indulge in pancakes for breakfast, fresh salads for lunch from the hotel’s own garden, and seafood to die for in the starry evenings.
6. For Bird Lovers – Ibo Island Lodge
Ibo Island is not just any island – it is a floristic wonderland where all kinds of birds come to play, breed and feed. The headquarters of the Quirimbas National Park, surrounded by the Indian Ocean, find the isle in front of one of Africa’s largest mangrove forests. So, whether you are a dedicated ornithologist or an amateur bird-watcher, you will marvel at the wealth of beautiful, and often rare, birds in Mozambique.
Explore the wooded areas on Ibo and get there when the tides are coming in or going out. The lush, low-lying ocean mangrove forests are a special adventure for ardent bird-watchers. Settle in quietly at sunset when hundreds of birds fly in to roost – what an impressive sight! More than 700 different bird species, 10 of these being threatened, have made their home on Ibo. Goliath Herons, Fish Eagles, Egrets, Flamingo’s and Pelicans are all regular visitors and the tropical gardens at the lodge support a large range of Sunbirds, Woodpeckers, and the beautiful Lilac-breasted Roller. Trained guides teach you about every little Ibo flitter and flutter.
7. For Culture – Ilha de Mozambique
Your holiday on Ilha de Mozambique, a historical island and famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, guarantees unforgettable experiences. Discover numerous relics of its ancient past. Book an awesome accommodation special package and spend your holiday exploring ancient ruins, taking a traditional dhow cruise out to sea and watching local people go about their daily business.
Ilha de Mozambique is famous for it’s Stone Town and Fort São Sebastião, a reminder of an interesting past. Originally the capital of Mozambique, for 400 years, before the Portuguese decided to make their capital Lourenco Marques (now called Maputo) this island is a unique blend of cultural times gone by and breath-taking beauty. Book a few days at the unique Hotel Escondidinho, a renovated 19th-century house – once a trading house where slaves were housed.
Or the house of Terraco das Quitandas which is more than 300 years old, located in the heart of the island’s Stone Town. This gracious old colonial building dates back to a rich past of Portuguese, African and Arab influences. It was once home to many different merchants and traders, followed by Portuguese rulers and oozes with history and authenticity.
8. For Furious Fitness Freaks – Tofo
From scuba diving and surfing, snorkelling and deep sea fishing, Tofo offers a perfect outdoor activity for those who love moving. Horse riding, bird watching, quad biking, and dhow cruises are also fantastic fun on beaches and sand tracks around the region.
Explore some 15 pristine dive sites which are part of a renowned coral reef, one being Manta Reef. Come between October and February and catch a gigantic Black Marlin trophy. Catch a ride with big game fishermen to see how they do it. You may see Humpback whales breaching while out at sea and can also try your hand at sea and lagoon kayaking, kitesurfing, windsurfing, surfing/bodyboarding, parasailing, and jet-skiing. Afterwards, book your dhow cruise to Inhambane and see Tofo from a different angle completely.
9. For the romantic – Massinga Beach Lodge
Mozambique is the quintessential honeymoon hideaway, surrounded by aquamarine waters, beautiful beaches, tropical forests, and freshwater lakes. For here you will find luxury island resorts and hotel accommodation, sunny skies, moonlit walks and candlelit dinners on a beach stretching for miles. At Massinga Beach Lodge couples are treated like royalty and respond well to five-star service, the huge lobsters grilled to perfection, the secluded beaches. Stay for longer in an Ocean View Villa complete with phenomenal views, beautiful decor, crisp white linen on comfy beds, rain showers and free standing baths. The private deck and plunge pool promote relaxation and romance.
Enjoy special meals served to you on your deck – or enjoy the elevated restaurant and bar. The cuisine at Massinga includes fresh seafood and other delicious dishes. A real hit with honeymooners is the private beach picnics – choose a secluded spot, sip a glass of bubbly and enjoy a swim in the warm Indian Ocean.
10. For Anglers and Scuba Divers – Machangulo Beach Lodge
High tide at Machangulo is a wild time of natural energies and surging waters. Fishermen love the deep channels here and all kinds of fishing are on offer. Guided offshore and channel fishing will teach anglers new tricks while rock and surf fishing is up to you although you can request a guide. This is a great fly fishing territory and the lodge can assist with tackle and set up. Fishing, like some of the other activities, is dependent on the weather and tides. Machangulo Beach Lodge uses two modern and safe powerboats designed for diving and fishing.
Diving is very rewarding at this lodge, the estuary and sea coming in to create a unique setting. Within the marine reserves lie some excellent visuals of protected marine species that create that ideal and sublime diving experience. The lodge offers courses for novice divers and some wonderful shipwreck sites for those in the know. The PADI instructor is one of the first Mozambicans to ever attain his Instructor Level with PADI!
We have mentioned 10 different beach holidays for all kinds of travellers. Mozambique has it all. We could go on until we reach 100 so allow this sample to whet your appetite to travel into Mozambique for your next holiday.
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Shehnaaz Gill visited her YouTube channel on Wednesday to post an adorable video. In the video, the Bigg Boss 13 finalist asks fans to come up with ideas for her channel, which she launched earlier this year.
The video starts with Shehnaaz doing a dramatic entry and flipping her hair in style. The actor-singer then greets supposed students in a classroom while she writes “Welcome to Shehnaaz’s world” on a whiteboard. Shehnaaz goes on to say that she was shooting for a project when she found this classroom. Since she loved to play teacher as a child, she wanted to do it again. However, Shehnaaz notes that since she is now an adult, role-playing games wouldn’t look good.
Shehnaaz Gil also asked fans to send feedback on her handwriting and suggest ideas for the type of videos she should create. “You keep telling me to upload videos, but I can’t think of anything. You told me about some interesting ideas that shouldn’t be boring because I want to do something on YouTube, ”says Shehnaaz.
The video also shows a funny montage in which she came up with some ideas unsuccessfully. Gill ends the video by giving all of her fans a flying kiss. The video has already garnered more than one lakh views and thousands of comments. While some fans suggested she post daily vlogs, others asked her to do dance covers, travel, makeup, and lifestyle videos. However, most of them just asked them to keep sharing honest videos.
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We were thrilled by the news that the Australian Government is continuing to fund the Children’s Dental Benefits Scheme through 2022. If you have kids, you may already know a bit about this programme, which helps ensure children aged between two and 17 can access basic dental services and treatment by providing financial assistance.
It’s an excellent scheme that ensures Australian children who may otherwise be unable to receive regular dental care can access high-quality dentistry in their local dental practice without travelling to the nearest public dental clinic.
Eligible kids can receive up to $1013 that can be spent on specific dental treatments over two years. Children may qualify for this scheme if their family receives Family Tax Benefit A or another social security payment. Usually, eligible families are sent a Medicare letter, and all treatments are bulk billed, so there are no out-of-pocket payments.
The payments can cover the cost of dental checkups and cleans and other essential services like root canal treatment, tooth extractions and fillings, fissure sealants, and dental x-rays. However, the scheme doesn’t cover orthodontic work or cosmetic dentistry.
If your child is eligible, we can help ensure they gain maximum benefit from this scheme.


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All the latest summer transfer news from League One...
Barnsley are looking to bounce back to the Championship at the first time of asking, but have already lost the likes of goalkeeper Luke Steele and striker Chris O'Grady, as well as left back Tom Kennedy. Now, manager Danny Wilson has brought in two defenders to replenish his backline - and they both have experience with Manchester United. Centre back Reece Brown has joined from Watford, whilst left back Joe Dudgeon has arrived on loan from Hull City.
"I'm delighted that I have been given this opportunity," said Dudgeon. "With the month loan, I'll hopefully get five or six games in which will be great for my legs and hopefully I'll be able to bring something to the squad."
Elsewhere, Leyton Orient's spending continues after the take over from Francesco Becchetti. Manager Russell Slade has already snapped up goalkeeper Gary Woods, left back Shane Lowry, midfielder Bradley Pritchard and winger Jobi McAnuff, and now former Arsenal reserve team striker Jay Simpson has arrived at the Matchroom Stadium after a spell in Thailand with Buriram United.
"I'm delighted. It's a club that is going places and I want to be a part of it," said Simpson, who returns to London with Orient.
Finally, newly promoted Fleetwood Town are still looking to improve their squad under Graham Alexander, and whilst a bid to sign Crystal Palace playmaker Stephen Dobbie is still ongoing, another former Blackpool player is being linked with a return to the Fylde coast.
Left back Stephen Crainey was released by Wigan Athletic at the end of last season, and Alexander is reportedly pondering a move to sign the 33-year-old.

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To extend your iPhone battery
If there is anything that annoys more cell phone users, it loses battery power while you're on the phone. This led to almost all success, and taken at least once there completely by surprise. If you have a cell phone as powerful as the iPhone, it is easy to see why the battery begins to discharge. If you hear your favorite song, your e-mail and text messages to friends simultaneously, it takes a lot of power in mobile telephony. "So begins the life of the phone battery faster than you thought, drain.
However, there are certain things you do to make the battery life of your iPhone even longer. Of course, the iPhone is not known to drain the battery very quickly, there is always room for more battery power. If you follow these tips, you're like an iPhone that allows you to take more time than you can imagine. Perhaps the best advice that anyone with an iPhone can follow is simply activate the Bluetooth function when not used. Very few people understand that if you keep the Bluetooth is turned on when not in use, you drain the battery.
This is because there is a fixed amount of current that is controlled by the Bluetooth section of your iPhone, and the power is draining because the phone is constantly searching for other Bluetooth devices. If you do not want to attach a Bluetooth device, make sure Bluetooth is turned off.
iPhone, always lock your iPhone when you are ready to use. When you are finished talking on the phone with your best friend, check your e-mail or SMS, make sure you activate the lock button. Many people are waiting for the screen to automatically switch after use, although this may seem like a good idea to lose the battery life from this. Also, be sure to set your auto-lock, because it's a great way to make sure your phone is a block if you forget. There are many iPhone owners that set their auto lock for five minutes after application.
However, if you multiply this five minutes, the electricity consumption of ten times a day, the battery will not last as long as you think. Therefore, it is always recommended that you put the car block for one minute (1), after the phone. This ensures that the iPhone screen will not turn on if it will remain unused. If you have a hassle-free way to save battery life, will, as is the way to do it.


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Duration: Pt I c.1 hr 30 mins (01:30:00) | Pt II c. 1hr (01:00:00).
Suitability: Beginner (basic understanding of Blender helpful).
Timestamps: (times are approximate);
• 03:00 – Accessory Starter File & Meshing (roll).
• 09:00 – Materials & UV Unwrapping/Mapping.
• 24:00 – Prep, Export & Test.
• 40:00 – FBX export/import test (#1).
• 31:30 – Meshing (tentacles).
• 1:12:30 – UV Editing (tentacles).
• 1:22:00 – FBX Export Assembly (#2).
• 05:00 – Vertex Painting.
• 19:00 – Export Test (#1) & Vertex Painting.
• 35:30 – Meshing, Material & UV’s (face).
• 45:30 – Extort (#2) Animated Texture Set Up.
Description: using Blender 2.82 (any version will do although the interface may differ), in this video the Accessory Starter File is used to make a Pet Toilet Paper Octopus for IMVU that latches onto the avatar at the shoulder (clavicle). First the body is made as a roll of toilet paper from a cylinder (Add » Mesh » Cylinder) and UV unwrapped and mapped using a pre-existing image. A plain is added and similarly UV unwrapped and mapped, duplicated eight times and shaped to form simple tentacles, everything being positioned to wrap around the avatar. Once done the the resulting meshes are joined together, prepped as an Accessory, exported to FBX then imported and assembled in IMVU, finally using the Animated Texture feature to animate the Pets face!.
For more on creating custom poses see the IMVU Basics tutorials.
Design note: see links below for more on topics shown in the video;
– Setting up left or right mouse click.
– What is Mesh Smoothing?.
– The basics of Blender 2.8+.
– Material basics, using Nodes in Blender 2.8+.
– IMVU compliant material names.
• IMVU Hangout  – Toilet Paper Octopus.
• IMVU Hangout  – Toilet Paper Octopus Animated Face.

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Pivotal on Wednesday announced its decision to open source all of the core components of its big data platform, becoming the first big data industry player to do so.
The company also announced its participation in the Open Data Platform, which seeks to encourage more enterprise collaboration, along with the adoption of modern, scalable data architectures.
The opening of the Pivotal Big Data Suite follows Pivotal’s success last year with open sourcing its Cloud Foundry.
“For a long time, we have been aligned with open source. It was only a matter of time before the rest of the portfolio followed suit,” said Michael Cucchi, senior director of outbound products at Pivotal.
The core components of the Pivotal Big Data Suite include Pivotal Greenplum, an analytical massively parallel processing database; Pivotal HAWQ, an advanced enterprise SQL on Hadoop analytic engine; and Pivotal GemFire, a NoSQL in-memory database. The open sourced core components are fully functional.
They provide mission-critical resiliency, advanced client support, performance optimizations and advanced operational tools, according to the company, as well as new entitlements for Pivotal Cloud Foundry and new application services.
The open source product is delivered via an open cloud platform that addresses customer interest in going beyond data storage. The big data suite provides support for bare metal commodity hardware, appliance-based delivery and virtualized instances. It also offers public, private and hybrid cloud support.
“By making such a wide ranging open source release, Pivotal is making its software available to testers and hand coders at the grass roots level,” said John Myers, managing research director for business intelligence and data warehousing at Enterprise Management Associates.
“This helps Pivotal eliminate a barrier to entry for those groups who need to test their solutions [or build on] earlier successes prior to a higher-level purchasing decision,” he told LinuxInsider.
No Risk Move
It did not make sense to open source just one component of its big data platform, Pivotal’s Cucchi told LinuxInsider.
Still, opening the entire suite “was a bold move,” he acknowledged.
That said, “we do not think we are impacting our value or our revenue potential. We have done it before with Cloud Foundry. We put hundreds of millions of dollars into that product,” Cucchi pointed out.
Open sourcing Pivotal Big Data Suite is a smart move, said EMA’s Myers. The company will gain engaged customers ready for enterprise data center and support features in the paid or enterprise license.
“This effectively streamlines the purchasing process for customers. Demos and proofs of concept are handled by technically oriented customers rather than the Pivotal sales and pre-sales teams'” Myers explained.
The risk is that some of those customers will simply download and implement the product without the Pivotal teams or a license revenue stream, he noted. However, most enterprise organizations will require the paid enterprise license features to move the Pivotal products into production or onto the enterprise data center floor.
An Assortment of Options
Pivotal and other open source organizations have special appeal for companies that use an implementation approach focused on hand-coded technical resources. Success with this customer segment could encourage other data management platforms to make similar changes, noted Myers.
“We are pretty confident. We don’t feel that we are at risk in any way,” said Cucchi.
For organizations focused on a product purchase or configuration implementation strategy, the open source approach amounts to six of one or a half dozen of another, suggested Myers, since those end-customers are not as inclined to download and test in the first place.
“The possibility exists that Pivotal could lose revenue from smaller, first-time engagements and organizations that do not have a strict data center acceptance policy,” he said. “However, I believe those are relatively low-margin opportunities.”
Shared Development Results
Pivotal hopes to grow the success of its big data suite the same way it grew the foundry, which became one of the most successful open source products ever, according to Cucci.
“We know that it works. This creates a lot of codevelopment with customers,” he said.
The ability to provide multiple implementation avenues and be viewed as an open technology partner, as opposed to a licensed software provider, will open Pivotal’s data management platforms to the same type of audience as its Cloud Foundry PaaS customer base, observed Myers.
“Internet of Things implementations will require this type of open, agile and adaptive platform to be successful,” he said. “Pivotal’s ability to combine open systems, proven technology, cloud delivery, and expertise in agile methodologies is well matched to provide value in the evolving world of big data and IoT.”


Jeff Danziger lives in New York City. He is represented by CWS Syndicate and the Washington Post Writers Group. He is the recipient of the Herblock Prize and the Thomas Nast (Landau) Prize. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Air Medal. He has published eleven books of cartoons and one novel. Visit him at DanzigerCartoons.com.
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Emotions were raw during Wednesday's House impeachment debate, but Republicans were in a conciliatory mood. That is, they were in the mood for Democrats to conciliate them, Donald Trump and his aggrieved followers.
A group of House Republicans signed a letter opposing impeachment "in the spirit of healing." Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) worried that it was "not healthy for the nation." Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) warned that the effort to remove Trump could "further divide and inflame our nation."
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Alpha 9 III Full-frame Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera
Unprecedented imagery from the world’s first camera with global shutter full-frame image sensor
The α9 III features the world’s first full-frame stacked 24.6 MP CMOS image sensor with a global shutter system. Unlike a rolling shutter sensor that records images sequentially from the top row of pixels to the bottom, the newly developed Exmor RS™ image sensor exposes and reads all pixels simultaneously so the camera can capture fast-moving subjects with absolutely no rolling shutter distortion. Combined with a maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second (1/16,000 second during continuous shooting), the α9 III is a game changer for professional photography.
Blackout-free, 120 fps continuous shooting with full AF/AE tracking
The α9 III is defined by speed and accuracy, enabling it to capture decisive moments with ease. It’s capable of shooting continuous bursts at up to 120 fps with full AF/AE tracking, all without viewfinder blackout, and its highly advanced AI processing unit recognizes subjects with astonishingly high precision and reliability.
Preserve split-second moments with maximum shutter speed of 1/80,000 second
At 1/80,000 second, the maximum shutter speed of the α9 III makes it easy to capture fast-moving subjects in almost any situation. What's more, a compatible flash unit from Sony (such as the HVL-F60RM2 or HVL-F46RM) can synchronize at all shutter speeds, eliminating the steep, nonlinear drop-off in illumination that occurs with high-speed sync (HSS) and ensuring even illumination across the image.
Exmor RS image sensor with global shutter system
The new full-frame global shutter image sensor is equipped with 24.6 million effective pixels, a stacked CMOS architecture and integral memory. This offers high resolution, overwhelming speed, and simultaneous full-pixel readout, so even fast-moving subjects can be captured distortion-free. The sensor's stacked structure and advanced A/D conversion enable high-speed processing to proceed with minimal delay.
BIONZ XR™ image processing engine boosts overall processing speed by up to 8x
With up to eight times more processing power than previous versions, the BIONZ XR image processing engine minimizes processing latency while markedly boosting image processing power. The high volume of data generated by the newly developed Exmor RS™ image sensor can be processed in real time even while shooting continuous bursts at up to 120 fps to significantly improves image quality. The camera can also capture high-quality 14-bit RAW images in all still shooting modes.
Composite RAW Shooting reduces noise
Composite RAW Shooting captures multiple images (4, 8, 16, or 32, selectable) which can then be merged using Sony’s Imaging Edge Desktop™ computer application software to create full-resolution images with very low noise. This makes it possible to shoot wildlife at high shutter speeds or portraits in low light, achieving exceptionally high image quality with low noise, even at higher ISO settings. When shooting at low sensitivity levels, the α9 III can use Composite RAW to create images with reduced false color and jaggies.
Advanced optical 5-axis image stabilization
Shoot handheld with confidence. The α9 III is packed with a high-precision image stabilization unit, advanced gyro sensors, and optimized image stabilization algorithms to effectively detect and correct camera shake, offering 8.0-step stabilization. This is further supported by compatible lenses with built-in image stabilization and improved communication between the camera and lenses, providing effective control for blur-free shooting even at telephoto focal lengths.


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Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes is a short story told in poetic verse. The story is about a girl named Gabriella and, although her grade and age aren’t revealed, she’s probably in junior high. Each page is a poem with a one or two word title that captures a day in the life of Gabriella who was named after the Angel Gabriel. Her parents are now separated, she has moved to a new school, and Gabriella uses day dreaming as a way to escape life… separation from her father and being the shy new kid in class. She day dreams when she hears any particular word and her thoughts are carried away on wings. For example, the word Dragon takes her riding on a dragon across the sky till the sun dives into the sea. However, both her mother and her teacher, Mr. Spicer, tell her to quit day dreaming. “Mom names me for a creature with wings, then wonders what makes my thoughts fly.” When Gabriella finally does stop day dreaming her mom and Mr. Spicer know that she is unhappy. Will Gabriella ever return to day dreaming?
I like this book because it is an effective poetry story. It is interesting that Grimes uses two different fonts to categorize the moods of the poems. Nikki Grimes is an award winning author and this book received a 2014 Coretta Scott King Author Honor Award. Kalamazoo Public Library owns many books by Nikki Grimes.
How profound! That Maya Angelou’s last book would be His Day Is Done! Like Nelson Mandela, Maya Angelou, the “global renaissance woman”, has been a crusader for many. For me, her life has paralleled Mandela’s. She, too, has opened many doors and as she says in the book about Mandela she has enlarged many hearts with tears of pride.
Though this is a small book of poetry, it makes an awesome footprint
and melts a little bit of your heart. And now we can say Her Day is Done.
His Day is Done: a Nelson Mandela Tribute
According to Pew, there is a growing number of young Americans that are not affiliated with any particular religion, a.k.a. "nones." This book, a sort of spiritual memoir by Roger Housden, is one example of a "none" trying to keep his faith. Or rather redefine it.
A very short book, almost an extended poem, his faith amounts to this: beauty, nature, kindness and love. Read poetry; look at art; walk in the woods; love people. The book is more like a memoir, a Whitman nature poem, a reflection on faith as solitary, personal, open-ended - a life-journey.
Now, I sympathize with his faith and applaud his ideals, but we must admit that this kind of faith is drastically different from the faith of many other people. That's okay. (disclaimer: I didn't read the entire book so I have no room to comment, but yet here I am commenting). Is Housden merely describing his own happy, privileged, care-free life and calling it faith? Going to Starbucks, writing best sellers, enjoying art and peotry, watching the waves through his window. Sounds great to me! But what happens when you reduce faith into a few ideals? Is anything lost? Perhaps not. Where's the pot-lucks? Mr Housden has redefined faith into a solitary pursuit of truth and beauty (nothing wrong with that, he comes from a long tradition), but let’s be honest - he is getting rid of something here. Or, another way to put it: he probably got rid of his faith, kept a few things from it (truth, beauty, love, awe), and started something new and different.
If you are spiritual-but-not-religious, and you like poetry, you will like this book.
Keeping the faith without a religion

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There are three things I undeniably understand and understood about Walt Disney World even before the pandemic. First, vacations there aren’t cheap. Secondly, even pre-pandemic there were lots of little rules to follow. Third, you need to prepare for the trip and understand how everything from the rules to reservations work. Unfortunately, not everyone gets that memo and a Louisiana man recently learned the consequences firsthand when he was arrested after not following the safety rules in place and then neither leaving nor complying once told about the rules. As he was getting handcuffed, he even told officers he’d spent too much money on the vacation to actually be arrested.
So, how did we get here? Kelly Sills, a 47-year-old man who recently visited Walt Disney World Resorts and Disney Springs was recently arrested at The Boathouse, a restaurant in the shopping and dining complex, after failing to submit to a temperature check. Currently rules at resorts, restaurants and dining facilities indicate masks must be worn when not eating and drinking, but a secondary major thing that is happening is that guests must be temperature checked when entering various areas and business.
Mr. Sills, who was staying at Saratoga Springs resort, failed to submit to a temperature check, then refused to go back and get checked when authorities on the scene caught up with him at the aforementioned The Boathouse restaurant. Things got even more out of hand when Sills was “asked to leave the premises” by the group of officers and guards. He didn’t go and was ultimately arrested and hauled off on a misdemeanor trespassing charge. The incident was entirely caught on body cam.
According to footage that can be seen over at the Orlando Sentinel, a Disney Springs guard mentioned he’s going to “have to go in for the day,” which chafed Kelly Sills, who then asked “what for?” Well, the officers told him what for directly, noting that Disney Springs is “private property” and if he didn't abide by the rules established on the private property he was “officially being trespassed.” Kelly Sills’ response? Well, he’d spent a lot of moolah on the vacation: “I spent $15,000.”
Spoiler alert: A huge chunk of people shell out major money for a full-family Disney vacation, bud. Most of those manage to comply with the rules while there. Only as he was being arrested did Kelly Sills seemingly change his mind about what was happening. In a turn of events, the Disneygoer and Louisian resident asked if he could get his temperature checked as he was being hauled off by the police, but it was seemingly too late at that point. He was told he could get his temperature checked in jail. Now, Kelly Sills is due in court on Monday morning.
Meanwhile, this isn’t the first time people have expressed unhappiness over rules the parks have instituted over the past few months. One man was forcibly removed from Hollywood Studios after refusing to abide by the mask mandate. Even people who kind of follow the rules are not always following the spirit of the rules, prompting reminders and changes over time.
Pre-pandemic I once witnessed an adult man totally lose it with a server in front of his family at the Hollywood Brown Derby, so I’m sure meltdowns have always been a fact of life at the Happiest Place on Earth. However, add heat, additional rules, pandemic fatigue and new stressors and masks to the situation and I’m sure things have gotten worse. Just be sure you know what you are getting yourself into before you go if you decide to give the parks a whirl this coming year.
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Jessica Rawden is Managing Editor at CinemaBlend. She’s been kicking out news stories since 2007 and joined the full-time staff in 2014. She oversees news content, hiring and training for the site, and her areas of expertise include theme parks, rom-coms, Hallmark (particularly Christmas movie season), reality TV, celebrity interviews and primetime. She loves a good animated movie. Jessica has a Masters in Library Science degree from Indiana University, and used to be found behind a reference desk most definitely not shushing people. She now uses those skills in researching and tracking down information in very different ways.


Creating human-like content with ChatGPT requires a delicate balance of artistry and technical acumen. This article delves into the intricate world of using ChatGPT, an advanced AI language model, to craft content that resonates with human readers.
We’ll explore techniques to enhance the “perplexity” and “burstiness” in your writing, ensuring your prose is not just informative but also engaging and relatable.
In an era where artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of content creation, leveraging the capabilities of AI models like ChatGPT to produce human-like content is both a challenge and an opportunity. This intricate task involves not just understanding the technical prowess of the AI but also mastering the art of infusing human nuances into its output.
- 1 How to Use ChatGPT for Human Content Creation?
- 2 1. Understanding the Dynamics of AI-Generated Text
- 3 2. Enhancing Perplexity in Your Content
- 4 3. Integrating Burstiness for a Natural Flow
- 5 4. The Role of Transition Words in Readability
- 6 5. Balancing Complex and Simple Words
- 7 6. Minimizing Passive Voice for Clarity
- 8 Conclusion
- 9 FAQs (How to Use ChatGpt)
- 9.1 What is perplexity, and how does it relate to AI-generated content?
- 9.2 How important is burstiness in AI-generated content?
- 9.3 Can ChatGPT effectively use transition words for better readability?
- 9.4 Is it challenging to balance complex and simple words in AI-generated content?
- 9.5 Why is minimizing passive voice important in content created by ChatGPT?
How to Use ChatGPT for Human Content Creation?
The goal is to elevate AI-generated text from mere information delivery to a form of communication that resonates with human emotion and intellect. In this article, we will explore how to harness ChatGPT for creating content that is rich in perplexity and burstiness, ensuring that it not only conveys information effectively but also engages readers on a deeper level.
We will delve into strategies to enhance the complexity and variety of the text, utilize transition words for fluid readability, balance complex and simple language, and minimize passive voice usage for clearer communication.
1. Understanding the Dynamics of AI-Generated Text
ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI, has revolutionized the way we approach content creation. However, it’s crucial to understand that while AI can generate informative content, it often lacks the nuanced ebb and flow of human writing.
This is where perplexity and burstiness come into play. Perplexity measures the complexity of the text, while burstiness refers to the variation in sentence structures. A high degree of both is essential to mimic the natural rhythm of human prose.
2. Enhancing Perplexity in Your Content
To increase perplexity, focus on diversifying the complexity of your text. This doesn’t mean overloading your content with jargon but rather mixing simple explanations with more complex, in-depth analysis. For instance, when discussing ChatGPT’s functionalities, juxtapose basic descriptions with detailed explorations of its algorithms and potential applications. This approach not only caters to a broader audience but also keeps the reader engaged with varied content depth.
3. Integrating Burstiness for a Natural Flow
Burstiness is all about the art of sentence variation. Human writers often intersperse long, intricate sentences with shorter, punchier ones. This variation keeps the reader engaged and prevents monotony.
Read Also: Can ChatGPT Do Accounting?
When using ChatGPT for human content, you can emulate this by intentionally varying sentence lengths and structures. Start with a complex, detailed sentence followed by a concise one. This technique mirrors natural human speech patterns, making the content more relatable and easier to digest.
4. The Role of Transition Words in Readability
Transition words are pivotal in achieving a 30% readability score, a key metric in content creation. These words act as bridges, linking ideas and sentences for a smoother reading experience. Phrases like “however,” “moreover,” and “consequently” not only enhance coherence but also guide the reader through your narrative. This seamless flow is essential in maintaining the reader’s interest and ensuring the content is easy to follow.
5. Balancing Complex and Simple Words
While complexity adds depth to your content, it’s crucial to balance it with simplicity. If more than 10% of your text is comprised of complex words, consider interspersing with a simpler, more common language. This balance ensures that your content is accessible to a wider audience, making it easier to understand without diluting its intellectual value.
6. Minimizing Passive Voice for Clarity
The passive voice often makes sentences less direct and harder to read. Strive to keep passive voice usage under 10% to maintain clarity and directness in your writing. Active voice constructions tend to be more engaging and easier for readers to follow.
For instance, instead of writing, “The article was written by ChatGPT,” opt for “ChatGPT wrote the article.” This shift not only enhances clarity but also adds a sense of immediacy to your content.
In summary, using ChatGPT to create human-like content involves a strategic blend of perplexity, burstiness, and careful word choice. By enhancing the complexity and variation in your text, employing transitional words effectively, balancing complex and simple language, and minimizing passive voice, you can craft content that not only informs but also engages and resonates with your audience.
Related Guide: How to Bypass ChatGPT Detector?
The key is to remember that while AI can provide the foundation, it’s the human touch that brings content to life.
FAQs (How to Use ChatGpt)
What is perplexity, and how does it relate to AI-generated content?
Perplexity in content creation refers to the complexity and unpredictability of the text. In the context of AI-generated content, increasing perplexity means incorporating a mix of simple and complex ideas, ensuring the content is both informative and intellectually stimulating. This helps in making the AI-generated text less predictable and more engaging.
How important is burstiness in AI-generated content?
Burstiness is crucial in AI-generated content as it involves varying sentence lengths and structures, making the text feel more natural and human-like. This variation in the narrative flow keeps the reader engaged and prevents monotony, which is often a drawback in AI-generated text.
Can ChatGPT effectively use transition words for better readability?
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ROYAL CITY - In the final road games of the regular season, the Mabton softball squad hoped yesterday's match-ups against Royal City would have resulted in victories.
Despite their efforts, Mabton succumbed to Royal in the doubleheader, 6-1 in the first game, and 8-2 in the second.
In the first game, Royal jumped out to a 3-0 first inning lead. Mabton attempted to recover, scoring a run in the second. Mabton had a total of one run on six hits and three walks. The first game ended with a Royal victory, 6-1, thanks in part to five Mabton errors.
Mabton Coach Jesus Sustaita says the Royal girls capitalized on Mabton's errors.
Despite the lack of runs by her club, Mabton pitcher Jazzee Sustaita struck out six Royal players in yesterday's opener and went 1-for-4 at the plate. Teammates Isabella Ahumada (2-for-3), Adi Barajas (2-for-2 with one walk), Tere Aceves (1-for-2 with one walk) and Evelina Mendoza (1-for-1) also had strong showings at bat.
In the second game of the doubleheader, the Mabton girls started out strong, tallying two runs in the first stanza. In the second inning, Royal tied the score with two runs. It wasn't until the fifth inning that another player from either team was able to score.
The Royal players were able to secure five additional runs in the fifth and one run in the sixth, leaving the score 8-2.
Mabton (5-12) is scheduled to host Columbia-Burbank in its final doubleheader of the regular season this Thursday, May 10.


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The internet has revolutionized the way we interact and connect with others, and it has also changed the way we form romantic relationships. With the rise of dating apps and social media, it has never been easier to find love online. However, it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and challenges that come with finding love through the internet.
One of the main advantages of online dating is that it allows you to connect with a wider pool of potential partners. This increases your chances of finding someone compatible with you. There are a variety of dating apps and websites catering to different demographics and preferences, so it’s important to do your research and find the one that best suits your needs.
Before you start searching for love online, it’s important to be honest with yourself about what you’re looking for in a partner. Be clear about your priorities, values, and what you’re willing to compromise on. This will help you to narrow down your search and save you time and energy in the long run.
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When you start talking to someone online, it’s important to be cautious and take things slowly. Don’t rush into meeting someone in person before you know them well. Take the time to get to know the person and their values and make sure that they are who they say they are. Be wary of people who are overly pushy or seem too good to be true.
When you decide to meet someone in person, it’s important to do so in a public place and to let someone know where you’re going. Trust your instincts and don’t ignore any red flags.
Online dating can be a great way to find love, but it’s important to be aware of the potential risks and to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself. Remember to be honest, take things slowly, and always trust your instincts. With a little patience and the right approach, you can find love online.

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One pianist's epic journey with one of the greatest works in history.
'Beethoven 32' is the story of Boris Giltburg's private challenge to learn the complete Beethoven masterwork - the 32 Sonatas - in just one year. Already an 'Everest' challenge, the stakes were raised when COVID-19 hit leaving him having to learn and memorise 13 of them to record in a single fortnight. The resulting incredible series of 9 live albums and 32 films is an incredible document of musical passion and transformation.
'Beethoven 32' is a series of 9 live-albums and 32 films commissioned by Naxos of America and Fazioli Pianos.


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It’s still too early to make a call on whether the Disney purchase of Lucasfilm will eventually prove to be a good or bad thing in the long run. Unfortunately, gamers felt a great disturbance in the Force last month when Disney closed the doors on LucasArts and cancelled all its current projects, including the intriguing Star Wars 1313. Now we’ve heard the first details that hint at what the future of Star Wars games will look like. Disney has signed a multi-year deal with Electronic Arts, allowing EA to “develop and publish new Star Wars titles for a core gaming audience, spanning all interactive platforms and the most popular game genres.”
The press release notes that Disney will still be handling development of any games for the mobile/tablet market, which fits with what little they had said about the future of Star Wars gaming prior to the LucasArts dismantling. EA already had a toe in the Star Wars universe courtesy of BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO, which went free-to-play last November. The press release notes that BioWare will continue developing future Star Wars projects, but now DICE (the Battlefield series) and Visceral (Dead Space) will also be developing new Star Wars games.
It’s worth noting that the press release says these future Star Wars games “may borrow from films, but the games will be entirely original with all new stories and gameplay.” So it sounds like we won’t just be getting a string of crappy movie tie-ins, which is good news.
The EA deal was announced last week, but there have been a couple of other developments in the days since. During a conference call, EA executive chairman Larry Probst confirmed that we won’t be seeing DICE or Visceral’s new Star Wars games until 2014 at the earliest. Specifically, he said none would release during their 2014 fiscal year, between April 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. That’s not surprising since the first new Star Wars film won’t hit until 2015, and it would make sense to time franchise projects in other media to that release.
Finally, some hints as to future games may be revealed by URLs Disney has recently registered, and which you can see below. Keep in mind, these could be new full video games, new mobile games, or even something else entirely.

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« السابقةمتابعة »
ONE OP THE PRINCIPAL SECRETARIES OF STATE TO
Blest courtier! who could king and country please,
Yet sacred keep his friendships, and his ease. What are the falling rills, the pendant shades,
Blest peer! his great forefathers' every grace The morning bowers, the evening colonades,
Reflecting, and reflected in his cace ; But soft recesses for th' uneasy mind
Where other Buckbursts, other Dorsets shine, To sigh unheard in, to the passing wind !
And patrons still, or poets, deck the line.
ON SIR WILLIAM TRUMBAL,
KING WILLIAM III. WHO, HAVING RESIGNED HIS
IN BERKSHIRE, 1716.
A pleasing form ; a firm, yet cautious mind;
EARL OF ROCHESTER SLEPT IN, AT Honour unchang'd, a principle profest, ADDERBURY, THEN BELONGING TO THE DUKE OF Fix'd to one side, but moderate to the rest : ARGYLE, JULY 9th, 1739.
An honest courtier, yet a patriot too :
Just to his prince, and to his country true: WITH no poetic ardour fir'd
Fill'd with the sense of age, the fire of youth, I press’d the bed where Wilmot lay;
A scorn of wrangling, yet a zeal for truth ; That here he lov'd, or here expir'd,
A generous faith, from superstition free: Begets nu numbers grave, or gay.
A love to peace, and bate of tyranny ; But in thy roof, Argyle, are bred
Such this mau was: who now from Earth remov'd, Such thoughts as prompt the brave to lie At length enjoys that liberty he lov'd. Stretch'd out in Honour's nobler bed, Beneath a nobler ruof-the sky.
ON THE HON. SIMON HARCOURT, Such flanies as high in patriots burn, Yet stoop to bless a child or wite;
ONLY SON OF THE LORD CHANCELLOR HARCOURT, AT And such as wicked kings may mourn,
THE CHURCH OF STANTON-HARCOURT IN OXFORD When freedown is more dear than life.
Who ne'er knew joy, but friendship micht divide,
Or gave his father grief but when he dy'd.
How vain is reason, eloquence how weak!
If Pope must tell what Harcourt cannot speak. LONDON, OCTOBER 22.
Oh let thy once lov'd friend inscribe thy stone,
And with a father's sorrows mix his own. Few words are best ; I wish you well ;
Bethel, I'm told, will soon be kere :
ON JAMES CRAGGS, ESQ.
REGI MAGY BRITANNIA A ST.CRBTIS
ET CONSILIIS SANCTIOR150%,
PRINCIPIS P'ABITER AC POPULI AMRET DELICIE
ANNOS, ILU PALCOS, XXXV.
OB. PEB. XVI. MDCCXX.
Whu broke no proiuise, servd no private end, EFIT:IPES.
Wbo gain't no title, and who lost to friend.
Eunobled by himself, by all approv'd,
Prais’d, wept, and honour'd, by the Muse he lor'da
VIXIT TITULIS ET INVIDIA MAJOR
Beneath a rude and nameless stone he lies, Lies crown'd with princes' honours, poets' lays,
ON GENERAL HENRY WITHERS,
IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY, 1729.
HERE, Withers, rest! thou bravest, gentlest mind,
Thy country's friend, but more of human kind. Here rests a woman, good without pretence, Oh born to arms! O worth in youth approv'd! Blest with plain reason, and with sober sense :
O soft humanity, in age belov'd ! No conquests she, but o'er herself, desir'd,
For thee the hardy veteran drops a tear, No arts essay'd, but not to be admir'd.
And the gay courtier feels the sigh sincere. Passion and pride were to her soul unknown,
Withers, adieu ! yet not with thee remove Convinc'd that virtue only is our own.
Thy martial spirit, or thy social love!
Amidst corruption, luxury, and rage,
Nor let us say (those English glories gone)
The last true Briton lies beneath this stone.
WHO DIED OF A CANCER IN HER BREAST.
ON THE MONUMENT OF THE HONOURABLE ROBERT DIGBY, AND OF HIS SISTER MARY,
ERECTED BY THEIR FATHER THE LORD DIGBY,
And thou, blest maid! attendant on his doom,
Yet take these tears, mortality's relief,
ON MR. ELIJAH FENTON,
AT EASTUAMSTED, IN BERKS, 1730.
ON MR. GAY,
IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY, 1732.
Well then, poor Gay lies under ground,
So there's an end of honest Jack :
'Tis ten to one he'll ne'er come back.
ON SIR GODFREY KNELLER,
IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY, 1723.
To these so mourn'd in death, so lov'd in life;
INTENDED FOR SIR ISAAC NEWTON,
IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY.
Hoc marmor fatetur.
ON DR. FRANCIS ATTERBURY,
ON BUTLER'S MONUMENT.
PERHAPS BY MR. POPE',
Respect to Dryden, Sheffield justly paid, (His only daughter having expired in his arms,
And noble Villers honour'd Cowley's shade: immediately after she arrived in France to see
But whence this Barber?--that a name so mean bill.]
Should, join'd with Butler's, on a tomb be seen:
This pyramid would better far proclaim,
To future ages huinbler Settle's name:
Poet and patron then had been well pair'd,
IN POUR BOOKS.
WITH THE PROLEGOMENA OF SCRIBLERUS, THE Yes~" Save iny country, Heaven,"
HYPERCRITICS OF ARISTARCHUS,
AND NOTES VARIORUM.
ON EDMOND DUKE OF BUCKINGHAM, A LETTER TO THE PUBLISHER, WHO DIED IN THE NINETEENTH YEAR OF HIS AGE,
OCCASIOSED BY THE FIRST CORRECT EDITION OF THE 1735.
DUNCIAD. If modest youth, with cool reflection crowu'd,
It is with pleasure I hear, that you have procured And every opening virtue blooming rvund, a correct copy of the Dunciad, which the many Could save a parent's justest pride froin fate, surreptitious ones have rendered so necessary; Or add one patriot to a sinking state;
and it is yet with more, that I am informed it will This weeping marble had not ask'd thy tear,
be attended with a commentary : a work so reOr sadly told how many hopes lie here!
quisite, that I cannot think the author himself The living virtue naw had shone approv'd,
would have omitted it, had he approved of the first The senate heard him, and his country lov’d. appearance of this poein. Yet softer honours, and less noisy fame
Such notes as have occurred to me I herewith Attend the shade of gentle Buckingham:
send you : you will oblige me by inserting them In whom a race, for courage fam'd and art, amongst those which are, or will be, transmitted Ends in the naililer merit of the heart;
to you by others; since not only the author's And, chiefs or sages long to Britain giren,
friends, but even strangers, appear engaged by Pays the last tribute of a saint to Heaven. huinanity, to take some care of an orphan of so
much genius and spirit, which its parent seems
to have abandoned from the very beginning, and FOR ONE
suffered to step into the world naked, unguarded, WHO WOULD NOT BE BURIED IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY. and unattended. Heroes and kings! your distance keep,
It was upon reading some of the abusive papers
lately published, that my great regard to a person, In peace let one poor poet sleep, Who never fatter'd folks like you :
whose friendship I esteem as one of the chief ho
nours of my life, and a much greater respect to Let Horace blush, and Virgil tou.
truth, than to him or any man living, engaged ANOTHER, ON THE SAME.
me in inquiries, of which the inclosed notes are
the fruit. Under this marble, or under this sill, Or under this turf, or e'en what they will;
"Mr. Pope, in one of the prints from ScheeWhatever an heir, or a friend in his stead,
maker's monument of Shakspeare in Westminster Or any good creature shall lay o'ur my head, Lies one who ne'er car'd, and still cares not a pin, alderman Barber, by the following complet, which
Abbey, has sufficiently shown his contempt of What they sail, or may say, of the mortal within :
is substituted in the place of “ The cloud-capp'd But who, living and dying, serene still and free,
towers, &c." Trusts in God, that as well as he was, he shall be.
Thus Britain lov'd me; and preserv'd my fame,
Clear from a Barber's or a Benson's name.
A. POPE. Hore lies lord Coningsby-be civil;
Pope might probably have suppressed his satire The rest God knows--so does the Devil.
on the alderman, because he was one of Swift's ac
quaintances and correspondents; though in the 1 This epitaph, originally written on Picus Mi-fourth book of the Dunciad he has an anonymous randula, is applied to F. Chartres, and printed stroke at him : among the works of Swift. See Hawkesworth's So by each bard an alderman shall sit, adition, vol. via S.
A heavy lord shall hang at every wit.
I perceived, that most of these authors had I am no author, and consequently not to be sus. been (doubtless very wisely) the first aggressors. pected either of jealousy or resentment against any They had tried, till they were weary, what was to of the men, of whom scarce one is known to me be gut by railing at each other: nobody was either by sight; and as for their writings, I have sought concerned or surprised, if this or that scribbler was them (on this one occasion) in vain, in the closets proved a dunce. But every one was curious to and libraries of all my acquaintance. I had still read what could be said to prove Mr. Pope one,
been in the dark, if a gentleman had not procured and was ready to pay something for such a disce- me (I suppose from some of themselves, for they very: a stratagem which would they fairly own, are generally inuch more dangerous friends than it might not only reconcile them to me, but eneinies) the passages I send you. Isoleuinly screen them from the resentinent of their lawful protest I have added nothing to the malice or absuperiors, whom they daily abuse, only (as I cha- surdity of them ; which it behoves me to declare, ritably hope) to get that by them, which they since the vouchers themselves will be o soon and cannot get from them.
so irrecoverably lost. You may in sobie measure I found this was not all: ill success in that had prevent it, by preserving at least their titles, transported them to personal abuse, either of him- and discovering (as far as you can depend on tae self, or (what I think he could less forgive) of bis truth of your information) the names of the confriends. They had called men of virtue and ho- cealed authors. nour bad men, long before he had either leisure or The first objection I have heard made to the inclination to call them bad writers: and soine had poem is, that the persons are too obscure for sabeen such old offenders, that he had quite for- tire. The persons themselves, rather than allow gotten their persons as well as their slanders, till the objection, would forgive the satire; and it they were pleased to revive them.
one could be tempted to afford it a serious answer, Now what had Mr. Pope done before, to in- were not all assassinates, popular insurrections, cense them ? He had published those works which the insolence of the rabble without doors, and of are in the hands of every body, in which not the domestics within, inost wrongfully chastised, if the least mention is made of any of them. And what meanness of offenders indemnified them from puhas he done since? He has laughed, and written nishment? On the contrary, obscurity renders them the Dunciad. What has that said of them? more dangerous, as less thought of: law can provery serious truth, which the public had said be- noonce judgment only on open facts: morality fore, that they were dull: and wbat it had no alone can pass censure on intentions of mischief; sooner said, but they themselves were at great so that for secret calumny, or the arrow flying in pains to procure, or even purchase, room in the the dark, there is no public punishment left, but prints, to testity under their hands to the truth what a good writer inticis. of it.
The next objection is, that th: se sort of authors I should still have been silent, if either I had are poor. That might be pleaded as an excuse at seen any inclination in my friend to be serious with the Old Bailey, for lesser crimes than defamation such accusers, or if they had only meddled with (for it is the case of almost all who are tried bis writings; since whoever publishes, puts himself there) but sure it can be none here : for who will on his trial by his country. But when his moral pretend that the robbing another of his reputation character was attacked, and in a manner from supplies the want of it in himself? I question which neither truth nor virtue can secure the most not but such anthors are poor, and heartily wish innocent; in a manner, which, though it annihi- the objection were removed by any bonest livelilates the credit of the accusation with the just and hood. But poverty is here the accident, not the impartial, yet aggravates very much the guilt of subject: he wino describes malice and villainy to the accusers; I mean by authors without names; be pale and meayre, expresses not the least anger then I thought, since the danger was cominou to against paleness or leanness, but against malice all, the concern ought to be so; and that it was and villainy. The Apothecary in Romeo and Ju. an act of justice to detect the authors, not only on liet is poor; but is he therefore justified in vending this account, but as many of them are the same poison ? Not but poverty itself becomes a just who for several years past have made frce with the subiect of satire, when it is the consequence of greatest names in church and state, exposed to the vice, prodigality, or neglect of one's lawful callworld the private misforinnes of families, aimsed ling; for then it increases the public burthen, tills all, even to women, and whose prostituteri papers the streets and biglways with robbers, and the (for one or other party, in the unhappy divisions barrets with clippers, coiners, and weekly jourof their country) have insulted the fallen, the walisis. friendless, the exiled, and the dead.
But omitting that two or three of these offend less Besides this, which I take to be a public con
in their morals than in their writings; must poverty cern, I have already omtessed I had a private make nonsense' sacred? If so, the fame of bad au
I am one of that number who have long thuis would be much better consulted than that of loved and esteemed Mr. Pope; and had often all the good ones in the world ; and not one of an declared it was not his capacity or writings (whicho bannereri had ever been called by his right nane. we ever thought the least valuable part of liis cha- They inisiatis the whole matter : it is not character) but the honest, open, and beneficent man, rity tu encourage them in the way thry follow, that we inost est emed, and loved in hiin. Now, but to get them unt of it; for men are not bun. if what these people say were believed, I inust ap-drs because they are pour, but they are poor bopear to all my friends either a fool, or a knate; cause they are bunglers. either imposed on inyself, or imposing on then, so that I am as much interested in the coafutation ? Which we have done in a list printed in the of these calumnies, as he is bajtuself
A LETTER TO THE PUBLISHERS.
289 Is it not pleasant enough, to hear our authors, and most judicious critic of his age and country, crying out on the one hand, as if their persons admirable for his talents, and yet perhaps more adand characters were too sacred for satire ; and the mirable for his judgment in the proper application public objecting on the other, that they are too of them; I cannot help remarking the resemblance mean even for ridicule? But whether bread or betwixt him and our author, in qualities, fame, fame be their end, it must be allowed, our author, and fortune; in the distinctions shown them by by and in this poem, has mercifully given them a their superiors, in the general esteem of their little of both.
equals, and in their extended reputation amongst There are two or three, who by their rank and foreigners ; in the latter of which ours has met fortune have no benefit from the former objec- with a better fate, as he has had for his translators tions, supposing them good ; and these I was sorry persons of the most eminent rank and abilities in to see in such company. But if, without any pro- their respective nations'. But the resemblance vocation, two or three gentlemen will fall upon holds in nothing more than in their being equally one, in an affair wherein his interest and reputa- abused by the ignorant pretenders to poetry of tion are equally embarked; they cannot certainly, their times; of which not the least memory will after they have been content to print themselves remain but in their own writings, and in the notes his enemies, complain of being put into the num- made upon them. What Boileau has done in alber of them.
most all his poems, our author has only in this: I Others, I am told, pretend to have been once dare answer for him he will do it in no more; and his friends. Surely they are their enemies who on this principle, of attacking few but who had slan. say so; since nothing can be more odious than to dered him, he could not have done it at all, had treat a friend as they have done. But of this I he been confined from censuring obscure and cannot persuade myself, when I consider the con- worthless persons, for scarce any other were his stant and eternal aversion of all bad writers to a enemies. However, as the parity is so remarkagood one.
ble, I hope it will continue to the last; and if Such as claim a merit from being his admirers, ever he should give us an edition of this poem I would gladly ask, if it lays him under a personal himself, I may see some of them treated as gently, obligation? At that rate he would be the most on their repentance or better merit, as Perrault obliged humble servant in the world. I dare swear and Quinault were at last by Boileau. for these in particular, he never desired them to be In one point I must be allowed to think the chahis admirers, nor promised in return to be theirs : racter of our English poet the more amiable. He that had truly been a sign he was of their ac- has not been a follower of fortune or success; he quaintance; but would not the malicious world has lived with the great without flattery; been a have suspected such an approbation of some mo- friend to men in power, without pensions, from tive worse than ignorance, in the author of the whom, as he asked, so he received no favour, but Essay on Criticism? Be it as it will, the reasons what was done him in his friends. As his satires of their admiration and of his contempt are were the more just for being delayed, so were his equally subsisting, for his works and theirs are the panegyrics; bestowed only on such persons as he very same that they were.
bad faniliarly known, only for such virtues as he
Essay on Criticism in French verse, by Ge.
neral Hamilton ; the same, in verse also, by Mona better plea for these people, than any they have sieur Roboton, counsellor and privy secretary to made use of. If obscurity or poverty were to ex-king George I. after by the abbé Reynel in verse, empt a man from satire, much more should folly with notes. Rape of the Lock, in French, by the or dullness, which are still more involuntary; princess of Conti, Paris, 1728; and in Italian pay, as much so as personal deformity. But even verse, by the abbé Conti, a noble Venetian; and this will not help them: deformity becomes an ob- the marquis Rangoni, envoy extraordinary from ject of ridicule, when a man sets up for being hand Modena to king George II. Others of his works some;
and so must dulness, when he sets up for a by Salvini of Florence, &c. His Essays and Diswit. They are not ridiculed because ridicule in sertations on Homer, several times translated into itself is, or ought to be, a pleasure ; but because French. Essay on Man, by the abbé Reynel, in it is just to undeceive and vindicate the honest verse; by Monsieur Silhout, in prose, 1737, ani and unpretending part of mankind from imposi- since, by others in French, Italian, and Latin. tion, because particular interest ought to yield to As Mr. Wycherley, at the time the town degeneral, and a great number who are not naturally claimed against his book of poems; Mr. Walsh, fools, ought never to be made so, in complaisance after his death ; sir William Trumball, when he to a few who are. Accordingly we find that in all had resigned the office of secretary of state ; lord ages, all vain pretenders, were they ever so poor Bolingbroke, at his leaving England, after the or ever so dull, have been constantly the topics of queen's death; lord Oxford, in his last decline of the most candid satirists, from the Codrus of Juve | life ; Mr. secretary Craggs, at the end of the dal to the Damon of Boileau.
South-sea year, and after his death : others only Having mentioned Boileau, the greatest poet | in epitaphs.

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Blue tit in walnut on a twisted chestnut shank. 57" long
A market stick with the added feature of a stylised blue tit on the outside of the nose. The handle is carved from one piece of walnut and the bird is brought to life by the addition of glass eyes.
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