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Tamara Shapiro Ledley - Invited Lectures and Keynote Presentations
Department of Space Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, "Climate Change on Ice Age Time Scales", April 12, 1984.
Johnson Space Center, "Climate Change on Ice Age Time Scales", December 12, 1984
New England Region of the American Association of Physics Teachers, the Association of Physical Scientists, and the Society of Physics Students."Climate and Ice: A Global Perspective", University of Rhode Island, April 19, 1986.
Department of Geology and Geophysics at Yale University, "The Influence of the Cryosphere on Climate Change", April 21, 1986.
Center for Meteorology and Physical Oceanography at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, "The Influence of the Cryosphere on Climate Change", April 22, 1986.
Department of Space Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, "Causes of Climate Change: The Influence of Ice", April 7, 1987.
Climate System Research Program, Texas A&M University, "The Influence of Sea Ice in Climate Change", May 1, 1987.
Goddard Space Flight Center, "Evidence of the Impact of Sea Ice and Leads on Climate", April 4, 1988.
Department of Geological Sciences, Northwestern University, "The Impact of Sea Ice and Leads on Climate", January 11, 1989.
Department of the Geophysical Sciences, University of Chicago, "The Impact of Sea Ice and Leads on Climate", January 12, 1989.
Argonne National Laboratory, "Sea Ice: A Factor in Polar and Global Climate Variability", June 28, 1989.
Symposium on Global Warming for the Society for College Science Teachers, held in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Rice University, "Climate Change and Modeling", November 10, 1989
Alfred Wegner Institute for Polar and Marine Research, Bremerhaven, Germany, "Sea Ice Modeling and Climate", July 30, 1991
Department of Space Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, TX, "Sea Ice, Snow, and Climate", January 16, 1992
A Conference on the Heat Island Effect and Air Pollution in Major Texas Cities, San Antonio, TX, "Albedo of Vegetation and Man-Made Structures", July 29, 1992.
NATO Advanced Research Workshop: Ice in the Climate System, Aussois, France, "Sea Ice: A Factor In Influencing Climate on Short and Long Time Scales", September 6-12, 1992.
Department of Space Physics and Astronomy, Rice University, Houston, TX, "Sea-Ice and Continental Ice: Mechanisms for Climate Change", October 21, 1993.
University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ, "Ice in the Climate System: A Mechanism for Climate Change", December 1, 1993.
Climate System Research Program and the Texas Center for Climate Studies, Texas A&M University, "Sea Ice and Continental Ice: Factors in Global Climate Change", March 9, 1995.
Atmospheric and Environmental Research, Inc. (AER), "Ice and Global Climate Change: An Overview", July 9, 1996
Department of Earth Sciences, Boston University, "The Role of Ice in Global Climate Change", September 30, 1996.
Workshop on Polar Processes in Global Climate sponsored by AMS, NSF, and NASA in Cancun, Mexico, "The Role of Sea Ice and Snow in Shaping Climate", November 14, 1996.
The Future of Undergraduate Earth Systems Sciences Education: Integration of Research and Education, Spring AGU Meeting, May 29, 1997.
Opportunities for all of TERC in the National Digital Libraries Efforts, TERC, October 31, 2001.
Facilitating the Use of Earth Science Data in Education, ESSE 21 (Earth System Science Education for the 21st Century) Meeting, June 10-13, 2003
DLESE Data Services-Facilitating the Development and Effective Use of Earth System Science Data in Education, Geological Society of American meeting, Seattle, Washington, November 2-5, 2003.
DLESE Data Services-Facilitating Effective Use of Earth System Science Data in Education, American Geophysical Union Fall meeting, December 8-12, 2003.
Scientists Being Effective in the Classroom, Telling Your Story Workshop at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole, MA, January 22, 2004 and September 14, 2004.
Challenges in Earth and Space Science Education, Teachers Domain Earth and Space School Team Meeting, WGBH, Boston, MA, February 3, 2005.
Hurricanes and Global Climate Change, Center for Science Teaching and Learning Retreat, TERC, September 30, 2005.
The Polar Ice Caps and Climate Change, Fulcrum Institute, Tufts University, December, 14, 2005.
Earth System Science: Making it Real in Education, Department of Education, University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth, March 23, 2007
Earth Exploration Toolbook: Using Data to Teach Earth Science Concepts, presented at the ESSEA Workshop, Omaha, Nebraska, August 7, 2007
The Earth Exploration Toolbook: A Spectrum of Activities to Support the Use of Earth Science Data in Education, TERC Project Share, September 5, 2007
The Earth Exploration Toolbook: A Spectrum of Activities Bridging the Scientific and Educational Communities, NASA's Education and Outreach Colloquium Series, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, October 10, 2007
Bridging Diverse Professional Communities to Facilitate Science Education, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, April 16, 2009.
Climate Literacy: Essential Principles of Climate Science – Overview", ESIP Federation Summer 2009 Meeting – Teacher Workshop, Santa Barbara California, July 8, 2009.
Earth Exploration Toolbook", ESIP Federation Summer 2009 Meeting - Teacher Workshop, Santa Barbara California, July 9, 2009.
Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) Pathway, Climate Literacy Network teleconference presentation, September 8, 2009.
Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network – New England (CLEAN-NE), Climate Literacy Network teleconference presentation, September 22, 2009.
Increasing Climate Literacy, Community Panel Discussion on Climate Literacy in the US Center at the Climate Change Summit in Copenhagen, December 9, 2009.
ESIP Federation – Speaker in Youth Media Video on Climate Literacy, January 7, 2010. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8f7C4jIpYI
Climate Literacy Coordination and Curriculum Development Efforts in New England and Nationally, Boston University, GLACIER – Global Change Initiative-Education and Research, August 10, 2010.
Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network – New England – Activities and Challenges, University of New Hampshire, September 16, 2010.
Summary of a Rigorous Review Process, with Anne Gold, October 28, 2010.
Earth System Science: A Key to Climate Literacy, Innovative Global Climate Change Education (IGCCE) Solicitation Webinar, December 6, 2010.
The Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) Pathway Collection Review Criteria, Climate Literacy Network teleconference, December 7, 2010.
DataTools: Weaving Data Analysis into the Science Classroom, Texas Science Faculty Collaborative Workshop on Integrating Information Technology, The Woodlands, Texas, organized by Texas A&M Corpus Christie, June 9, 2011.
Teaching Essential Principle #2: The Sun is the Primary Source of Energy for Earth's Climate System, Content Focus: Earth's Energy Balance, CLEAN Secondary Teacher Interactive Webinar, with Susan Buhr and Jeff Lockwood, September 19, 2011, http://cleanet.org/clean/community/webinars/IW1.html.
Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) – with Marian Grogan and Cori Mykoff, TERC Projects Share, October 5, 2011.
Teaching Essential Principle #2: Climate is Regulated by Complex Interactions, Content Focus: Greenhouse Gases and Feedback Loops, with Susan Buhr and Jeff Lockwood, October 19, 2011, http://cleanet.org/clean/community/webinars/IW2.html.
The Earth Exploration Toolbook: Using Data to Teach Earth Science Concepts, webinar for the Lifelines (high school climate change education, http://www.globalsystemsscience.org/lifelines) project at the Lawrence Hall of Science, November 3, 2011.
The Earth Exploration Toolbook: Enabling Effective Use of Scientific Data in Educational Contexts – Scientific Research Programs Addressing Broader Impacts, National Science Foundation, Arlington VA, November 8, 2011.
Teaching Essential Principle #4 Climate Varies Over Space and Time, Content Focus: Looking at Mechanisms of Long-Term Climate Change, with Elizabeth Youngman, December 15, 2011, http://cleanet.org/clean/community/webinars/IW4.html.
The Earth Exploration Toolbook: Enabling Effective Use of Scientific Data in Educational Contexts, webinar for the USGS Woods Hole Coastal and Marine Science Center, December 13, 2011.
Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network – CLEAN: Overview and Services for CCEP-Phase II proposals and other Climate Change Education Projects and Proposals, webinar for the Climate Literacy Network, January 31, 2012.
Learn How to Access and Leverage Climate Change Education Resources and Broaden Your Reach with CLEAN and CAMEL, Tri-Agency Climate Change Education PI Meeting, Arlington, VA, April 18, 2012, with S Buhr, D Hassenzahl, and D Blockstein
Climate and the Cryosphere, EarthLabs Climate Teacher Professional Development Workshop, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS, June 18, 2012.
CLEAN and the Climate Literacy Network, Risk and Response: Sea Level Rise and the Future of Florida and the Coast, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, June 22, 2012.
CLEAN and NOAA's Climate.gov Portal: A Presentation to the NOAA Education Council - An Informational Briefing', presented to NOAA Education Council, July 17, 2013.
The CLEAN Network: Supporting Members in Increasing Climate Literacy – Spring 2013 Survey Results, CLEAN Network Teleconference, September 24, 2013.
CLEAN: A Reviewed Collection of Climate and Energy Educational Resources, Massachusetts STEM Summit, Foxboro, MA, November 13, 2013
The Earth Exploration Toolbook: Using Data to Teach Earth Science Concepts and EarthLabs: Laboratory Modules in Earth and Environmental Science, Massachusetts STEM Summit, Foxboro, MA, November 13, 2013
Climate Literacy at AGU, NASA NICE Webinar: AGU Preview Community Discussion, November 21, 2013.
The Future of Climate Change Education and Communication: Preparing Our Posterity for Risks and Opportunity, Fall 2013 American Geophysical Union, San Francisco, CA, December 9-13, 2013.
Collective Impact in Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change, Local Solutions: Northeast Climate Change Preparedness Conference: Educators Summit, Manchester, New Hampshire, May 21, 2014.
Making Geoscience Data Assessable and Usable in Education, panel presentation in Access and Use of NASA and other Federal Earth Science Data session, ESIP Federation Meeting, Copper Mountain, Colorado, July 8, 2014.
EarthLabs: Laboratory Courses in Earth and Environmental Science, Global Change Initiative: Research and Education, GK12 Workshop, Boston University, August 12, 2014.
The Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Network (CLEAN) – Moving Toward Collective Impact, Department of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Sciences, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, presented April 13, 2015.
EarthLabs: Laboratory Courses in Earth and Environmental Science, Global Change Initiative: Research and Education, GK12 Workshop, Boston University, August 6, 2015.
Why Integrate Climate Science Into Your Teaching?, 16th Annual Conference on Case Study Teaching in Science, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, presented September 18, 2015.
Earth Exploration Toolbook: Investigating the Precipitation-Streamflow Relationship, 16th Annual Conference on Case Study Teaching in Science, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, presented September 18, 2015.
EarthLabs: Climate and the Cryosphere, 16th Annual Conference on Case Study Teaching in Science, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, presented September 19, 2015.
CLEAN and Impacts of Climate Change on Human Health, Rice University, presented April 7, 2016.
Earth Systems Investigations and EarthLabs: Inquiry Investigations of Earth System Science and Climate Change, Global Change Initiative: Research and Education, GK12 Workshop, Boston University, August 9, 2016
STEM Education for Tomorrow's Workforce, CLEAN Network, October 2017.
STEM Education for Tomorrow's Workforce, teacher webinars, March 13th and March 19th, 2018.
Evidence of Climate Change from Satellite Data, Climate CubeSat CoBuild Program, MIT Media Lab, March 27, 2018.
Climate Solutions Workshops with the En-ROADS Decision Support Model
- Bentley University – Global Climate Change Course, 2 sections, April 17, 2020
- Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, May 13, 2020
- University of Massachusetts Lowell – Teacher Workshop, July 8, 2020
- MIT Alumni for Climate Action (MACA), July 9, 2020
- Earth Science Information Partners (ESIP) – Teacher Workshop. July 14, 2020
- Camp Rising Sun Alumni Program, July 30, 2020
- Climate Literacy and Energy Awareness Workshop (CLEAN) – Teacher Workshop, August 11, 2020


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Alan Rickman is Even Bad Ass in Super Slow-Motion
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Snape Alan Rickman couldn’t get any cooler, David Michalek goes and puts him in super slow-motion. This short clip that in real-time lasts only 10-15 was slowed down to minutes, is part of a project by Michalek called Portraits in Dramatic Time. The music he chose to go along with this epic actors portrayal of making tea is called “Mind Heist”, from the hit Christopher Nolan film Inception.
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A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of John Roberts, from Winlaton in Gateshead, who died of head injuries in December.
On Saturday, police handed out leaflets to Newcastle United fans asking for information about Roberts, nicknamed 'The Badge' because he sold badges during NUFC matches.
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A look ahead at the forecast for the Tyne Tees region.
Five 'supermassive' black holes that were previously hidden by dust and gas have been uncovered by astronomers at the University of Durham.
Cameron Gosling's death in the River Wear is the 15th in two years.


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If you love The Boys, then today has to be considered a good day, indeed. After all, the cast are now back to work on new episodes!
The Boys season 3 is going to (hopefully) be premiering on Amazon Prime a little later this year, and filming is getting set to kick off!
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There are a lot of characters that The Boys season 3 has to service — that much is clear. Even with that, Black Noir still has a spotlight.
As we await The Boys season 3 kicking off filming in the new year, even more news is starting to come out about what’s next!
As you prepare for The Boys season 3 to premiere on Amazon (hopefully in 2021), there are a lot of reasons for excitement.
The wait for The Boys season 3 is going to be long — you have to go ahead and accept that now. Filming isn’t kicking off until the new year, which means that we could be waiting until close to the end of 2021 to see new episodes. Even with that in mind, everything is at the […]
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (April 29, 2012) -- Scott Wilson of Palm Beach Gardens and Michael Blum of Hobe Sound, former golfing teammates at Rollins College, combined for the victory Sunday in the 31st annual Arrigo Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep Four-Ball tournament at Bear Lakes Country Club.
Four strokes ahead after Blum birdied No. 13, but tied for the lead as they walked up the 18th fairway, Wilson won it when he holed a 20-yard pitch shot for birdie from left of the final green. They edged Cardinal Newman High School seniors Chase Koepka and Conor Richardson by a shot, 66-192 to 67-193. They had been tied at 126 after 36 holes.
The college-bound teammates had pulled even when Koepka sandwiched an eagle at the par-4 15th hole with birdies at the par-4 14th and par-5 17th. Koepka is headed for South Florida, Richardson for Florida, both on scholarships.
Other winners Sunday in the Palm Beach County Golf Association event on the Links courser were former major league pitcher Jimmy Key of Palm Beach Gardens and Marty Rifkin of Jupiter, senior division, 50-64 years, 67-202, and Don Edwards, Palm City, and Paul Quigley, Jupiter, super seniors, 65-older, 64-199.
It was Wilson’s second straight PBCGA victory following his win April 15 in the Palm Beach International, a Stableford points tournament at Eastpointe. Overall, Wilson, Key and Edwards each have four county titles, Quigley three. It was the first for both Blum and Rifkin.
“It was a fabulous shot with a little left-to-right break on the green,” Rifkin said of Wilson’s final swing. “I had to do something after I three-putted for par at 17 to let them (Koepka and Richardson) catch us,” the latter added.
Before closing with a sparkling four-ball stroke play six under par the final round, Wilson and Blum had 64, scramble, and 62, modified alternate shots, including a 28 on the back nine Saturday. Overall, they made three eagles, 20 birdies and two bogeys, both Sunday.
Key and Rifkin shot 62-73 the first two days and overall made an eagle, 20 birdies, six bogeys and a double bogey. “Marty played really well on the front nine and I made 15 pars,” Key said. It was their first win as teammates.
Edwards shot 65 with eight birdies Sunday. They had 62-73 earlier in the weekend and totaled 21 birdies and four bogeys in 54 holes. “My partner was just outstanding today,” Quigley said.
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Philippine national football team head coach Michael Weiss will not put too much pressure on his young team, but is also hopeful that the PH XI will have a good showing in the upcoming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Indonesia.
The Azkals Under-23 team left for Jakarta Tuesday in the hopes of bringing home the country’s first ever medal in SEAG football.
“Please give us not too much pressure on our shoulders, on our young shoulders,” Weiss said before leaving, noting that he has “a very very young team.”
“It is an under-20 team more than an under-23 team,” he said, adding that 15 of the 20 players going to Indonesia this year will still be eligible in the 2013 edition of the SEA Games.
The Azkals spent a week-long training camp in Japan, and Weiss says they are still expecting 4 more players from Europe to join them in Indonesia.
“Our support is full and we are positively thinking about this tournament,” he said.
“The team’s spirit is fantastic, we have very talented players. I hope with every match we get better. Whatever comes out we will see and we will take it one game at a time,” Weiss added.
The Azkals will open their campaign against a higher-ranked Vietnam side, but Weiss says they are prepared for the challenge.
“We have ideas on how to play against that team, we are not scared. We are very positive,” he said.
Weiss hopes that the Azkals will defeat Brunei in their last match in the first round.
“With a win, we can secure the 2nd place,” he said.
The young Azkals will be led by Jason de Jong, along with brothers Mark and Matthew Hartmann.
They are expected to get a boost from Fil-German midfielder Manny Ott, who decided to join the team in the campaign. Published in ABS-CBN News

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[WE ARE RESCHEDULING THIS EVENT FOR JULY] Messianic Dance Camp @ Meridian, MS
Join us for what promises to be an amazing Shavuot dance camp experience! We are very exited to be going for the first time to The Tabernacle/HaMishkan in Meridian, MS. There is a suggested donation of $10 ($20 for families) for the event, but please don't let the suggested donation deter you from coming and enjoying the presence of Yeshua at Shavuot! Blessings to You!!


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SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL 2019 - NORTH // TEMPLE NEWSHAM PARK, LEEDS
Slam Dunk Festival North returns for another year at it’s new home of Temple Newsham Park in Leeds.
Slam Dunk North opened its gates at 9;30am precisely allowing festival gowers to flock into the amusement section of the park ahead of the music starting at 12pm sharp. Early attendees of the popular punk festival were greeted by warm sunshine and happy faces as they flocked into the festival area ready for the festivities to begin. Slam Dunk this year had so many bands to choose from leaving fans wanting more and struggling to choose who to see and when. The festival had 8 stages which were home to a vast amount of acts, this allowed attendees the freedom to choose who they wanted to see and when.
First up on my list to shoot was Gloucestershire born punk band Milk Teeth playing on the Dickies stage. The three piece band exploded onto the stage with their catchy lyrics and enchanting guitar riffs. Frontwoman Becky Bloomfield brings sass with her vocals as she leads her band into their set. The band had a great turn out considering they were one of the first bands to play and raised the mood of their audience instantly. Having seen this band play previously I was intrigued to see how their set would differ from the last time, to sum it up in a few words; They smashed it.
Next on my list was American metal band The Plot in You playing on the Jagermister stage. The band opened the stage with their signature sound which was a delight to the audience who had flocked in to see them, again a good turn out for one of the first bands of the day. Frontman Landon Tewers owned the stage with his signature sound and undeniable energy. An interesting band to see if you ever get the chance!
Boston Manor were next, Blackpool born the band took to the stage abruptly. Having never seen this band play before I had no expectations for what I was about to see during their set. They appeared on stage wearing white ski masks to the delight of the fans who began singing along with the band instantly. Frontman Henry Cox had undeniable stage presence and always kept the crowd engaged encouraging mosh pits and crowd surfing to occur. Their sound flooding out of the monster energy stage into the already full festival site.
Next was the set I was personally most excited to see. The buzz around who could be playing this secret set kept everybody on the edge of their set right up until the band took to the stage. Busted appeared on stage to a crowd of excited attendees who filled the key club tent and flooded out into the field outside. The band performed their classics and had crowd engagement throughout the entirety of their set. An instant highlight in my opinion.
As It Is were next, the British born pop punk band took to the monster energy stage to the delight of the fans. Fans began opening the mosh pits and crowd surfing their way to the front seconds after the band took to the stage much to the delight of frontman Patty Walters. I’d never seen the band live before but they didn’t disappoint from their black and white aesthetic to their catchy lyrics the band kept fans engaged from start to finish.
Waterparks took to the stage around 3;30pm and had the crowd bouncing around not long after. The vibrant hair of frontman Awsten Knight matched the energy of the band perfectly in my opinion, he successfully had his attendees moshing and jumping from start to finish. Having seen the band before I was curious to see how they’d differ from the previous time, they came with insane amounts of attitude and the energy to match. A real crowd favourite in my opinion.
IDKHow took to the stage as the sun began to set behind the otherwise wet atmosphere existing just outside the key club tent. The wet weather had brought a range of people into the tent to shelter from the downpour, which had IDKHow coming on stage to a fully packed tent. The band appeared on stage under an aesthetic range of lighting and began their intro to the crowd which I felt was an extremely unique way of opening the set but it worked in their favour. Having never seen the band play before I was intrigued to see what they were all about and they didn’t disappoint. Frontman Dallon Weekes provided some killer vocals to accompany drummer Ryan Seaman’s beat. Thoroughly a good set by an interesting band, definitely one to watch.
Then it was time for headliners All Time Low to take to the monster stage. It was as if they were in kahoots with the weather as the rain stopped as soon as the band came on stage which was mentioned by frontman Alex Gaskarth, they joked with the crowd that they “had the power” which earned some cheers from the packed crowd. The band opened their set with crowd favourite Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don’t) and had the crowd jumping about with them within seconds. The band played a mixture of old songs and new ensuring to commemorate their album Nothing Personal which turns 10 this year with a few oldies making their way back into the setlist for the occasion. The band then premiered a new song that had never been played live before called Getaway Green, the song went down well amongst the crowd with its catchy lyrics and signature All Time Low guitar riffs that everybody loves. A song that’ll be stuck in your head for a while. The band provided fans with their signature jokes and stage presence which is something they’re loved for. Fan favourite Time Bomb made a comeback within the setlist which saw lucky fans be brought on stage to dance the song out with the band, this had insane amounts of energy both on stage and off. The band closed their set with staple song Dear Maria the crowd went wild one last time before the band took their bow and thanked fans for coming. The bands contagious energy had the crowd engaged from start to finish, All Time Low never disappoint and always put on a killer set come rain or shine!
Having shifted into an all outdoor festival this year fans were hesitant of what to expect from the festival, but it did not disappoint! Slam Dunk was a rollercoaster of weather elements from start to finish but it didn’t dampen the experience one bit. Having not attended Slam Dunk before I was open minded with what to expect from the event. All bands gave killer performances that left fans wanting more and possible converted some haters into lovers. I can guarantee you’ll have a great day/evening out and even find some new bands to listen too, so I strongly encourage you all to attend in 2020!


Pepe the Frog's creator has promised to wrestle his popular cartoon frog away from the alt-right using legal action, and the alt-right has promised to fight back. Artist Matt Furie's lawyers served cease and desist letters to online personalities such as Baked Alaska, Richard Spencer, and Mike Cernovich and Digital Millennium Copyright Act notices to some of the platforms which profit from Pepe's misappropriation.
Large companies such as Google and Amazon have largely complied with the requests from Furie's lawyers. Google pulled Baked Alaska's Build the Wall game from it's Google Play store and Amazon de-listed his book Meme Magic Secrets Revealed. Both used Pepe's image.
"Amazon respects the intellectual property rights of others and requires that third party sellers do the same when listing items for sale on Amazon," a representative from the company told me in an email. "We encourage anyone who has an IP rights concern to notify us, and we will investigate it thoroughly and take any appropriate actions."
Cernovich, Alaska, and members of Reddit's r/the_Donald subreddit, on the other hand, have vowed to fight. "The creator of Pepe the Frog has officially sued me," Alaska said on Twitter. "What a time to be alive."
"Should you file a suit against Mr. Cernovich, we will be delighted to embarrass the fuck out of you."
Alaska continued to rail against Furie on Twitter, claiming the cease and desist letter was frivolous because he had his own graphic artist mock up an original Pepe for the cover of his book. The same was true of former assistant principal Eric Hauser's book The Adventures of Pepe and Pede, but Furie's lawyers successfully settled with Hauser out of court and ended its publication.
"Hillary Clinton's lawyers have been summoned to sue me, [Cernovich], & others over a cartoon frog meme. Bad idea to start this battle," Alaska said in another tweet. Then, he posted an image of an expired trademark listing for Pepe and tweeted, "Matt Furie was too dumb to realize his trademark for Pepe The Frog has been expired since Oct 2016. False DCMA claims are strong violations."
Richard Spencer, the co-owner and editor of Altright.com, has stayed silent, though he has retweeted Alaska's comments. Cernovich wrote an essay on Medium calling Furie's legal action "frivolous" and shared a letter from his own lawyers to Furie's. The letter spends six paragraphs lecturing Furie's lawyers about the ins and outs of "fair use" of a copyrighted work before demuring.
"Please advise your client that Mr. Cernovich has, at his discretion, removed the video from YouTube and Facebook, but reserves the right to republish them at his pleasure," the letter reads, referring to one of Cernovich's videos in which Pepe dances around Clinton while she reads passages from her book.
"Further, he won't see a dime from Mr. Cernovich. Should you file a suit against Mr. Cernovich, we will be delighted to embarrass the fuck out of you—and set up a malpractice claim by your client against you."
There's a lot to unpack there, so let's start with the lawyers. Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr are representing Furie pro bono and yes, some of the members of their law firm have ties to both Hillary and Bill Clinton. But the firm is the 36th-largest in the United States, and its lawyers have also represented members of the Bush family and Richard Nixon, as well as former Donald Trump campaign manager Paul Manafort, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. Manafort recently cut times with the WilmerHale, but the long client list proves it is simply a big law firm with many clients.
The idea that Furie's copyright is invalid because Furie didn't defend it is simply false. First of all, Alaska posted an old trademark registration, not a copyright. Cernovich's lawyer also wrote that Furie never "registered" Pepe as a copyright. Though copyrights can be registered with the Federal Government, the creator of a work has an inherent copyright that can be registered at any time.
"Copyright, unlike some other kinds of intellectual property, doesn't go away if you don't assert it against everyone who infringes," Ethan Jacobs, an intellectual property lawyer with Holland Law LLP in San Francisco told me over the phone.
Jacobs also downplayed the idea that Alaska's appropriation of Pepe for his book cover should be considered a "fair use" of a copyrighted work because someone else drew it. He said it wouldn't hold up in court. "That's not a fair use argument," he said. "If it were, anyone could draw and sell their own Batman cartoons." It's worth noting that there is no official definition of "fair use," and that the defense can only be brought at an actual court proceeding—most copyright cases are settled before they get that far.
Cernovich's lawyer also suggested that Furie put Pepe in the "public domain" in a 2015 interview he did with the Daily Dot. To be clear, it is impossible for a private citizen to put a work into the "public domain," which happens when copyright naturally expires 70 years after the creator's death, or to many works commissioned by the federal government. Even copyright holders who have wanted to put their works in the public domain have found it difficult to do so, and have found it difficult to do so and have had to put their works under what's known as a Creative Commons 0 license, which means "no rights reserved."
To be clear, Furie told Daily Dot in 2015 that Pepe "offers you complete support, attention, and embraces how capable you are of birthing your own Pepe." He then vaguely said that he "believe[s] in supporting people's decisions to profit off of Pepe in order to provide them with the most positive business experience possible. I strive to be an advocate for Pepe in both love and enterprise and hope to help business people to have an empowering and joyful experience while making an ocean of profits as limitless as the universe."
This is similar to last week's copyright saga, in which game developer Campo Santo used a DMCA takedown request to get YouTube to remove a video of embattled streamer PewDiePie, even though the developer notes on its website that it "love[s] when people stream and share experiences in the game. You are free to monetize your videos as well."
Despite that disclaimer, copyright lawyers told us rights holders have the ability to pick-and-choose when its copyright is enforced, which is what Furie appears to be doing here. It remains to be seen whether Cernovich's lawyer's arguments hold any merit in any legal proceedings moving forward.
Over at r/the_Donald and across the web, meanwhile, Pepe fans have enthusiastically shown their love of the cartoon frog by shitposting a stream of Pepe memes and calling it the The Great Meme War II. It'd be hard for Pepe's lawyers to rid the internet of all those Pepes, but they were never interested in that in the first place—they're just going after the people making a profit from the frog.
"Anyone who is using Pepe and profiting off of it should be very concerned," Louis Tompros, one of Furie's lawyers, told me over the phone.


Family blames MD for their son’s death
ANTALYAThe family of Atilla Kavdır, Turkey’s first triple-limb transplant patient, who passed away some 100 days after he underwent the landmark surgery, accused Professor Ömer Özkan of transplanting the additional leg on their son without their consent.
“The leg transplant came up later on. They did not take our signature for this. They ensnared us,” said İbrahim Kavdır, the father of Atilla Kavdır, who received two arms and a leg during the operation led by Özkan at Akdeniz University in the Mediterranean province of Antalya.
The Health Ministry’s Composite Tissue Transplant Scientific Advisory Council concluded only two days ago that Kavdır had died due to complications unrelated to any negligence on behalf of the medical staff led by Özkan, who also performed the country’s first-ever successful face transplant operation on Uğur Acar early this year.
“250 units of blood were injected into this kid, causing his kidneys to burst. ... We did not sign anything about the leg. ... They took my son’s signature in the room,” said İbrahim Kavdır, adding that he had resisted the leg transplantation vigorously.
Meanwhile, Özkan said they could perform another surgery in about a month on the eyelids of the country’s fourth face transplant patient Turan Çolak to allow for normal eye movements. Çolak, 34, who received the face of Tevfik Yılmaz, 19, is otherwise in good condition, Özkan said at a press meeting at Akdeniz University yesterday.


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Should vaccinated customers get a discount? A Niagara gas station tried it, then backed off
City heard 'concerns with alleged discrimination' but says it supports vaccination
A Niagara gas station has removed a discount it was offering to vaccinated customers after backlash from some community members.
The Pioneer gas station on 599 Main St. W. in Port Colborne had posted a sign offering a $2 discount on car washes and a 10 per cent discount on convenience store items for people who could prove they'd received the COVID-19 vaccine.
The move from the business comes as the third wave continues to cause infections and deaths across the province. It has also forced many businesses to shutter.
The sign sparked outrage on social media.
"Vaccinationed or not this is definitely a human rights issue. Offering people incentives to be vaccinationed is a function of government not the function of an a-----e with a gas station," read one comment posted on Facebook.
"What a bunch of clowns … they'll never see a cent from my household," wrote another user.
The owner of the gas station did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
A city spokesperson said Port Colborne was aware of the situation and heard "concerns with alleged discrimination."
The city wouldn't comment on the gas station specifically. The Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario has purview on discrimination complaints.
The spokesperson added the city "supports all public health efforts in slowing the spread of COVID-19, and encourage residents to receive the vaccine when they are eligible to do so."
The Parkland Corporation, which supplies gas to the business, said its team contacted the gas station owner and "rectified the situation" by having the sign changed to offer a discount to everyone.
"We sincerely apologize for this incident and any inconvenience this has caused," the company said in an email.
- A previous version of the story included a statement from the city that said the Ontario Human Rights Commission takes complaints from the public. It's actually the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.Apr 29, 2021 8:04 AM ET


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Jessa Duggar is known for her healthy lifestyle, but being pregnant changes things! The 19 Kids and Counting star recently dug into some fast food while out with her husband.
Who doesn’t crave fast food every once in a while? Though Jessa Duggar lives a healthy lifestyle, it looks like her pregnancy cravings are kicking in just weeks after announcing the baby news!
The 19 Kids and Counting star posted a cute selfie of herself and hubby Ben Seewald, but all we could focus on was the food! “Lunch date with my man,” Jessa wrote as a caption, showing off her goodies from the sandwich chain. “Yeah…because ‘the baby’ was craving Arby’s. I love being able to use that excuse. #BabySeewald #RoastBeef #ArbysSauce #JamochaShake.”
This doesn’t sound like the healthiest meal ever, but not to worry, Jessa is making sure she stays fit during her pregnancy.
"I'm just trying not to overdo it right now. I am still working out, but not trying to break any records," she recently told People.
"I want to gain a little less weight and not stress out about it," Jessa continued. "I do want to make sure that I'm eating healthy. You are eating for two but the other is, like, a speck. I am trying to make healthy choices now that I'm entering my second trimester."
Just last month, Jessa and Ben revealed their exciting news, telling the mag, “We're expecting! We are so excited. The due date is November first, our wedding anniversary.” And they’ve already starting thinking of baby names! What are your thoughts on Jessa’s pregnancy cravings? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Chicken Biryani Recipe
Layer chicken, sweet sultanas and ample spices for a fragrant meal
• 2 green chillies, chopped finely
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ cup coriander, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ cup yoghurt
• 600g chicken thighs, cut into 2cm cubes
• 20g butter
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 cups cubed potatoes
• 2 cups basmati rice
• ½ cup sultanas
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• ¼ cup coriander leaves, to garnish
1. Heat oven to 170C.
2. In a bowl combine chillies, garlic, coriander, cumin, chilli, garam masala, salt and yoghurt. Add the chicken, combine well and marinate for 20 minutes.
3. In an ovenproof casserole dish or large frying pan heat the butter. Add the onions and cook for 4 or 5 minutes until lightly browned.
4. Add the potatoes and brown slightly. Stir through the chicken, rice, ¼ cup sultanas, turmeric and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer then cover and place into the oven for 40 minutes or until the liquid has absorbed.
5. In a small frying pan, melt the tablespoon of butter and fry the remaining sultanas and almonds until golden.
6. Serve the biryani hot with a scatter of almonds and sprinkle with coriander.Share this:

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There are few people who continue to inspire us with their humility and compassion towards life. People who have seen the corners of life from its sweetest to rayless, brightest to shady; yet still going strong breaking their own flaws and sore points. They are no different than us but what makes them poles apart is their passion, commitment, and zeal towards their dreams and aspirations. One such person who stands as the greatest motivation for us is Ms. Sudha Murthy. She is an Indian Engineer, teacher, philanthropist, and a sensual writer whom we largely know through an IT company named Infosys. Sudha Murthy is the chairperson of the Infosys Foundation and a member of public healthcare initiatives of the Gates Foundation.
We all have heard and read stories about Sudha Murthy. She is regarded as the first female engineer to be hired at India’s largest auto manufacturer TELCO. From being a gold medalist from the Indian Institute of Engineers to founding Infosys with her husband Narayana Murthy, the journey of Sudha is truly a road less traveled. In 2006, she was awarded the Padma Shri for her contributions in the field of social work, philanthropy, and education. In 2006, she was honored with R.K Narayan’s award for literature coupled with lifetime achievement award at the crossword-Raymond book awards in the year 2018.
Besides everything, she is a simple lady, a down-to-earth person and a role model to many out there. Today, let us take you through a few quotes by Sudha Murthy which will motivate and prepare you for life.
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Title: The Psychology of Money
Author: Morgan Housel
Paperback: 300 pages
Publisher: Harriman House
Publishing date: September 8, 2020
Average customer review: 4.14 out of 5 stars
Who is this book for?
Readers interested in learning the psychology behind life’s financial choices and how to better manage their money.
What’s inside this book?
- Engaging short stories exploring the strange ways people think about money and teaching readers how to better understand the logic behind personal money management
- Complex financial concepts broken into easy-to-understand narrative
Lessons you’ll learn from this book:
- Why managing money successfully isn’t about what you know; it’s about how you behave
- How to reframe your perspective for making better money decisions
- How an individual’s personal history, ego, pride and unique view of the world influences their financial reality
- Why financial knowledge does not guarantee better financial choices
- How to build and strengthen tools for improving the way you handle money
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- “The Psychology of Money is an essential read for anyone who wants to make wiser decisions or live a richer life.”— Daniel H. Pink
- “Housel’s observations often hit the daily double: they say things that haven’t been said before, and they make sense.”— Howard Marks
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Brazil-based creative studio Ambos designed this festive Christmas tree that features an amazing projection mapping light display. This projection allows beautiful lights that reflect the season to dance and move across the pine needles and decorations, which essentially brings the tree to life.
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The 2015-2016 Living Archives series continued this Spring with a thought-provoking January panel titled “Women and Pleasure.”
A Panel Discussion with
Emily deAyala, President & Clinical Director of Houston Sex Therapy
Sheila Katz PhD, Assistant Professor, Sociology, University of Houston
Josie Pickens, Cultural Critic, Writer, Ebony Magazine, & Instructor, Texas Southern University
Y.E.Torres, Dancer, Performance Artist & Visual Artist
Moderator: Sarah Luna, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow, WGSS, University of Houston
For more detailed biographies of the participants please click here.
Check the full length video below if you missed the panel or would like to listen to the conversations again.
To see a list of upcoming WGSS and FWS events click here.
The Barbara Karkabi Living Archives Series features interviews with women from the Houston area, which are videotaped and collected in the Carey C. Shuart Women’s Archive at the UH library, Special Collections.

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Cabarete Adventure with Kevin Langeree
Uncharted Kite Sessions is officially on the road! Or on the water, to be correct. After the launch in July it seems that UKS has set its standard for the upcoming clinics around the world with some of the absolute best kitesurfers on Planet Earth. World Champion and RedBull King of the Air rider Kevin Langeree brought his expertise to Cabarete for both clinics on the Dominican North Shore.
Cabarete is known for its excellent conditions for kitesurfing, its many and diverse spots and its buzzing kiteboarding and watersports lifestyle. Mother Nature did not disappoint even one day and brought out the best features that Cabarete and the Dominican Republic have to offer.
Day 1 First day was great. We all met @ 11am at one of the oldest kiteboarding locations in the Dominican Republic, and one of the first schools to ever exist: Kite Club Cabarete, who provides a perfect setting for anything that has to do with kiteboarding. We spent the morning under the Kite Club palm trees getting to know each other and building the stoke up for riding together all day long for the next 5 days.
At 12:30 we geared up and hit the water, with Eyefly Films Oliver Dadswell filming from shore. As video evaluation is such an important tool for us at the Uncharted clinics, Kevin and I rode with everyone taking turns with each client, riding, watching, filming and correcting their technique.
We broke for a delicious lunch on the deck of Kite Club (one of the few places in town with a lounge-like feel to it, right on the beach with the most spectacular live show from morning until evening). We watched the young Dominicans trying to show off to Kevin like high school boys trying to get the pretty girls attention. Fish tacos, banana smoothies, fresh salads, all consumed under the summer sun.
After lunch we went back onto the water for our second session. Oliver continued to film a little from shore, and we continued to ride, coach, smile and have fun. After our session we returned to the lounge on Kite Clubs deck, doing what is suitable in the DR after a day on the water; sipping cervecas, watching the last of the sun set behind the point as people threw down their best tricks. We split as a group only to reunite at Le Bistro Francais for a delicious meal "French Style".
Day 2 started out with video review of what we filmed on our first day. Everyone gets the opportunity to compare and learn through studying and picking apart every move caught on the camera.
"We go in-depth" in our evaluation, we make sure to look at more than the obvious. With our experienced expert coaches, we are able to go in to detail on kite flying, stance, positioning and those small little things we never think will make a big difference to our riding. We've experienced clients improving with record speed thanks to these video evaluation sessions. Sometimes the changes are tiny, but improves the way we manage ourselves out there in ways we did not know we could", says Uncharted boss Andreas Lagopoulos.
We watch each others videos and learn from one another. Kevin and I review the videos, point of technical improvements, and the coach will even show his personal videos for a back to back comparison of technique. Showing the right way to do your specific trick/movement.
After video, we grabbed a quick snack, and then headed out and got straight to work on what we learned in our video review. Again Kevin and I will follow and coach. We'll have a our first session, have more fish tacos and smoothies on the KC deck, and run out for a second session. Beers and smiles after followed by dinner in the evening at Eze Bar right there on the beach. Cabarete has an amazing setting of beach bars and restaurant that we know to take advantage of with our Uncharted guests.
Day 3 started with advanced kite flying lesson day taught by Micheal Gebhardt. Michael is the most decorated sailor in U.S. history having competed in 5 Olympics, winning multiple medals. He is a 6 time world champion, and 23 times national champion. Michael currently coaches former world speed record holder Rob Douglas, current foil board world champion Nicola Porcella, and PKRA freestyle pro Robinson Hilario. Michael is one of the best coaches in the world, and is a mad scientist genius when it comes to kite technology. Today we learn how do things with a kite we never knew a kite could do ;)
Michael "Gebi" began with detailed explanation of kite flying physics 101. Explaining how and why kites do what they do, and how to master that information to get the most out of your kite flying, and to get the most out of your session. Together with Kevin, we observed and pointed out other riders’ techniques as we watched from the deck.
We proceeded down to the beach where the lesson continued. Gebi kept giving explanation as Kevin strapped himself into his kite and began showing in real life what Gebi had been explaining in theory. As Gebi spoke, he’d ask Kevin to demonstrate different technical kite flying techniques from looping, pivoting, stalling, hot launching, creating apparent wind, and the list goes on.
It was time to put the theory to the test. Everyone hooked into their kites, left from the point on Kite Beach, and began advance body dragging. The goal; looping the kite across the entire wind window, learning how to use the entire window, not just the top 20%. By the end of the lesson, everyone was a Looping God.
Now time for the board! Another session on the board with loops in every transition, and it was now second nature. Now everyone knows how to use the whole wind window, and have become masters of their kites.
By the end, our bodies craved meat. We met for dinner on the beach in Cabarete for the fantastic barbeque of restaurant Los Gringos. Like cannibals we feasted on ribs, chicken and churascos. The meat was delicious; the beers were cold, and the smiles broad. It's Cabarete, where we indulge as much as we possibly can. Good food, good wind, good people, good everything...
Day four began in the flat-water oasis La Boca; the river mouth where the Rio Yasica River collides with the Atlantic Ocean. It's the perfect marriage of ocean breeze and butter smooth river flat water. La Boca is the perfect spot to practice your pop, your edging, any and all freestyle, but also strapless technical riding like tacking and jibing. As the river mouth is relatively narrow, it allowed Kevin and I to stand on the shore and watch all the riders, assessing their technical strengths. After a short analysis, Kevin and I also joined on the water to show by example. It was a fantastic session where everyone finally was able to practice his or her moves on smooth flat water.
After a quick lunch of fish tacos and assorted tex-mex bowls from "Gorditos" under the shade of the palm trees, we hooked back in a prepared for our down wind journey. We departed as group, making our way up river and out the channel mouth into the open ocean where we were greeted by head high waves and strong current. For the next 2 hours we glided down wind playing in the small beach break, the large ocean swell, and the perfect smooth wave faces that broke over Cabarete reef. It was an excellent challenge for those who's down wind experience was limited before the clinic. And for those who were experienced riding with the wind, it was a wave rider's paradise.
We landed at Kite Club, laid our gear in the beach and celebrated our day with several cold cervesas. We broke as a group only to reunite at dinner over a fabulous meal at the beachfront restaurant Otra Cosa. We gorged ourselves on Langoustine, ceviches, tartars and fresh fish. By the end of the day we were fed, hydrated and very very tired. Exactly the way it should be!
Day five began early with a trip into the mountains. Twenty minutes out of Cabarete behind the small town of Sabaneta we met Ute at her place Rancho El Contento. A small horseback riding operation that specializes in taking you deep into the jungle of the Dominican Republic to really see, taste and feel the country. We rode through small campo's that were only accessible via horse. We crossed rivers that were almost as deep as the horse. Needless to say, our shoes didn't stay dry.
We stopped in a small mountain town to refresh at the local "convenience" store, known as "Colmados". Cookies and soda for all my friends!! As the day began to heat up, we came upon the mouth of a fresh water mountain stream. The water was crystal clear, and icy cold. A great refresher after dismounting from our trusty steeds. A quick dip and back on the horse as they say. A small tour later, and we were back at base camp ready to head back to Cabarete, and ready to trade our rides, horses for boards.
Arriving back in Cabarete we were greeted by 20+ knot winds, and beautiful waves. Riders' choice! The choice fell on Kite Beach and everyone hit the water while Kevin and I followed each rider separately. It was a day to fine-tune everything that they had learned in the previous days. Whether it was stance, board position, kite flying, it was all just perfecting the new tools they'd acquired. By the end of the session, and the end of the clinic, we were all thoroughly exhausted.
One last dinner. When the sun set, we met at Cabaretes finest restaurant Bliss for a final dinner. Somehow our group had blossomed to now over twenty people who all wanted to join our fun. All were welcome. After many surf & turfs, several bottles of wine, and countless stories of the week’s adventures, we were spent. By midnight the group were nothing but smiles and half closing eyes. We hugged, we kissed, and we all promised to meet up on the next adventure with Uncharted Kite Sessions.
Until we meet again on the coastal waters on northern Brazil with Wave World Champion and KSP wave world tour co-foudner Mitu Monteiro and up-and-coming pro Sebastian Ribeiro. Get ready for downwinders as far as your kite can go...
You wanna come with? Check out our Brazil info, and don't hesitate to write us if you got questions.
Aloha, hasta la proxima! See you on the water.
Thank you to all the participants for making our Cabarete stage a total blast and success! Thanks to Kevin Langeree for the dedication and thank you Michael Gebhardt for adding another layer to the Uncharted Kite Sessions coaching.
- Andreas Lagopoulos

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text: “A vast crowd brought to him people who were lame, blind, crippled, those who couldn’t speak, and many others. They laid them before Jesus, and he healed them all. The crowd was amazed! Those who hadn’t been able to speak were talking, the crippled were made well, the lame were walking, and the blind could see again!” Jesus returned to a predominantly Gentile area and performed many miracles. Though Jesus was sent primarily for Israel’s sake, His coming inaugurated the Kingdom of God and also the beginning of Gentile salvation. These healings were evidence that the Kingdom of God had broken into history through Jesus’ ministry and that it was available and accessible to everyone. The Kingdom of God is a Kingdom that has come and is coming. Jesus came to this world not only to die for our sins, but also to teach us how to live in this present and future Kingdom. The Kingdom of God is a spiritual nation that is active in this world now to prepare its citizens for a heavenly Kingdom that is to come. As a citizen of God’s Kingdom, what you do today and everyday in this world, in this present life, in this Kingdom that has come, is preparation for eternal life in God’s Coming Kingdom.


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Talented songstress, Seyi Shay, in a recent interview spoke on how she was able to immerse herself into her character in her first movie role in Lara and the Beat. In an interview on Nigeria Info’s The Movie Road Show, the stunning songstress revealed that while acting has always been on her bucket list, she didn’t expect it to be that different from music.
On how she handled the emotional scenes, Seyi Shay revealed that she had to learn how to tear up on set.
“Thanks to the director, Tosin Coker, who helped me regress to a very low point in my life – when I lost my mother,” shares Seyi Shay.
On working with co-star Vector, in the movie, Seyi Shay shared:
It’s always a pleasure working with Vector. He is my friend.


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In our million dollar credit limit article, readers asked how I keep organized with 89 credit cards. I introduced the series of my organizational system in my billpay and anti-filing system. As I shared, Microsoft Money is the center of my strategy. Here’s my tips, tricks and troubleshooting for using Microsoft Money Home and Business to organize your finances.
I haven’t done a comparison of Money to Quicken, as I know many people use Quicken, but some of these concepts should work for both.
Microsoft Money Tips
- Keep family members that file taxes separately in a separate money file. We keep our file separate from our kids. I also created separate files for each family account that I manage.
- Use a strategic naming convention for accounts so you can see important information at a glance. Ours is bank name, person, business or personal use, account name, (authorized user or joint account holder). For example:
- FIA M Fidelity 529 (Mr. Dupaix AU)
- Chase D Business Rebate
- ING M auto maintenance fund
- Use the flag feature. Anytime I run across something unusual, I flag it for later.
- Don’t waste time using software for things it doesn’t do a good job at. I create Excel spreadsheets to do things the program can’t do. Creating our dollar plan, keeping a year end to-do list, keeping the 0% offer end dates and many more all reside outside Microsoft Money.
- Create a list of favorite accounts and favorite reports. I have our main accounts we use daily easily accessible and our monthly net worth report. Once you customize the report, save it.
- Create accounts for online cashback programs. Since many of these do not cash out until you hit $10 or so, it’s easy to see which ones need more money.
- Under assets, list each life insurance policy. Record the value as zero, but put the face value as the account number. This eliminates the need to track them elsewhere and you can see if you have enough coverage each year with a quick glance.
- Turn off any unused functionality in the options to make it run faster.
Which Version Do I Use?
I used Microsoft Money 2004 successfully for over 3 years. I briefly used the 2005 product 3 years ago, but I uninstalled it after I found it was inferior to the 2004 product. Last fall when the online updating for ticker symbols stopped working I was forced to update to a new year. I purchased the Microsoft Money Plus Home and Business version of Money Plus 2008 and I’ve been pleased with it.
Microsoft Money Troubleshooting
Whenever I get stuck trying to perform a function I visit the usenet group for Money users or the unofficial FAQ. It’s a great resource and has an extensive archive that I can usually find my solutions in.
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Trong kỹ thuật phần mềm(software engineering), design pattern là giải pháp tổng quát có thể dùng lại cho
các vấn đề phổ biến trong thiết kế phần mềm. Design pattern không phải là design cuối cùng có thể dùng để
chuyển thành code. Nó chỉ là các gợi ý, mẫu mà chỉ ra cách giải quyết vấn đề trong các trường hợp.
Java programmers, you now have the resource you need to harness the considerable power of
design patterns. This unique book presents examples, exercises, and challenges that will help
you apply design pattern theory to real-world problems. Steve Metsker's learn-by-doing
approach helps you enhance your practical skills and build the confidence you need to use
design patterns effectively in mission-critical applications.
In these patterns XML proves to be a smart way to achieve the goal. Through
examples, we show precise solutions that can be used alone or combined. They can be
especially useful when developers need to get data that belong to opaque systems, when the
separation of data from processing is a must, and when data have to cross platform
Design patterns have been around for quite a few years.
They were originally created by the Gang of Four (Erich
Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John
Vlissides), which is responsible for formalizing the accepted
design patterns we use today. Their use, while questioned
and argued over by different programming schools of
thought, has generally been accepted as “best practices”
within the development community. The original takeoff of
design patterns was brought about in the Java and C++
The book is completely up-to-date with code, best practices, and browser compatibilities for HTML5 and CSS3—enabling you to dive in and make use of these new technologies in production environments.
Pro HTML5 and CSS3 Design Patterns is so much more than just a cookbook, though! It systematically covers every usable feature of CSS3 and combines these features with HTML5 to create reusable patterns.
People are starting to realize that it is a complex subject, worthy of further study.
Design patterns have been used in programming for years. They were first formally documented
in Design Patterns by Erich Gamma, Richard Helm, Ralph Johnson, and John Vlissides
(affectionately known as the Gang of Four) and have been applied to countless object-oriented
languages. Part of the appeal of design patterns is that they can be used uniformly over many
different languages and syntaxes.
This unique book takes good ASP.NET application construction one step further by emphasizing loosely coupled and highly cohesive ASP.NET web application architectural design. Each chapter
addresses a layer in an enterprise ASP.NET application and shows how proven patterns, principles, and best practices can be leveraged to solve problems and improve the design of your code. In addition, a professional-level, end-to-end case study is used to show how to use best practice design patterns and principles in a real website.
Professional ASP.NET Design Patterns:...
Most well-architected EJB projects make use of design patterns. Whether or not
a developer is actually aware that he’s using design patterns is another story.
Oftentimes developers conceive of best practices during their projects, and
aren’t aware that these best practices are actually design patterns—reusable
approaches to programming—that are beneficial to other developers on their
projects as well.
A design pattern describes a common programming problem and a "template solution". In this book we give a practical approach to using design patterns in the C# language, developed for use with the .NET platform.
This book is not a treatment of the theory of design patterns. We show design patterns applied in real world architectural scenarios so that you can see them in action and see the benefits that they bring. We explain why it's worth spending time building design patterns into your applications....
Simplify and speed up the development of business applications with Windows® Presentation Foundation (WPF) and the Model View ViewModel (MVVM) design pattern. With this hands-on guide, you’ll master the techniques to bind data to your WPF user interfaces by constructing an example application through the course of the book. Gain valuable skills with WPF and MVVM that you can immediately apply to your own projects!
Đồ án Design pattern trình bày các nội dung chính sau: tổng quan về Design pattern, hệ thống các mẫu design pattern, ứng dụng design pattern trong thực tế phân tích thiết kế phần mềm hướng đối tượng, các mẫu thiết kế hiện đại. Đây là tài liệu học tập, tham khảo dành cho sinh viên chuyên ngành Lập trình.
Patterns Model – View – Controller defines a one-to-many dependency between objects so that when one object changes state, all its dependents are notified and updated automatically. Design Patterns Model – View – Controller provides about history, observer pattern, observer class diagram, transactions happen, observer rocks, architecture diagram, advantages, problems.
Design patterns are the cornerstones of building solid, stable, flexible, and feature-rich Web applications. This guide enables PHP developers to take advantage of everything they offer.
If you are unfamiliar with design patterns, this book explains what you need to know. Both novice and veteran PHP developers will benefit from the alphabetical list of design patterns and code examples showing how to implement each pattern in PHP
Zend Enterprise PHP Patterns is the culmination of years of experience in the development of web-based applications designed to help enterprises big and small overcome the challenges of the web-based application world and achieve harmony in not only the architecture of their application, but also the entire process under which that application is created and maintained. Taken directly from real-life experiences in PHP application development, Zend Enterprise PHP Patterns will help you
Build server-side applications more efficiently—and improve your PHP programming skills in the process—by learning how to use design patterns in your code. This book shows you how to apply several object-oriented patterns through simple examples, and demonstrates many of them in full-fledged working applications.
Learn how these reusable patterns help you solve complex problems, organize object-oriented code, and revise a big project by only changing small parts.
Welcome to MapReduce Design Patterns! This book will be unique in some ways and
familiar in others. First and foremost, this book is obviously about design patterns, which
are templates or general guides to solving problems. We took a look at other design
patterns books that have been written in the past as inspiration, particularly Design
Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software, by Gamma et al. (1995), which
is commonly referred to as “The Gang of Four” book. For each pattern, you’ll see a
template that we reuse over and over that we loosely based off of their book.
This book provides a practical and easy-to-use guide to how to make the
most of Lectra’s Modaris pattern cutting software. It is based on my 40
years as a Pattern Cutter, including 10 years using CAD pattern cutting
software such as Modaris. This practical experience has, I hope, put me in
a particularly strong position to show you how to use Modaris to its full
potential in the classroom and in the workplace. As anyone who has used
software knows, there are all sorts of shortcuts, functions etc. that you only
really learn by trial and error as you use...
The book have gathered together a collection of clothing patterns that have sweet style and timeless silhouettes. They are patterns you can use again and again, creating a new look by changing the fabric or adding a different embellishment.


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Hey everyone! My name is Bailey Rump and I am a freshmen at Savannah College of Art and Design, or SCAD for short. I am majoring in fashion design and am minoring in production design with a costume design concentration. Needless to say, I love fashion. I am so excited to be a Style Guru for CollegeFashionista this semester!
I stumbled upon CollegeFashionista while scrolling through the fashion category on Pinterest. I thought it was cool that young girls like myself were finding the latest fashion and beauty trends on their college campus.
My love for fashion started at an early age. I was only three years old when I started caring and making my own fashion choices. I refused to wear anything that was not a skirt or a dress. However, I really fell in love with fashion when I was in kindergarten and attended my brother’s first communion. I saw girls in beautiful white dresses parade down the aisle, and I wanted to wear their dresses! More importantly, I wanted to make and own one of the dresses. So when I got home, I grabbed a piece of paper and a pencil and started designing my very own dress. I designed the dress and my grandma sewed it for me. It was my first and own garment I designed. I have been pursuing my dream ever since! As I grew older, my passion deepened as well as my ambition to achieve my dream.
I would describe my style as a mix between classy, girly and eclectic. I love to mix simple staple pieces with fun, trendy and unique items. My fashion philosophy is to start with the basics. This sleeveless turtleneck from Theory is a perfect example. Next, I try to add something that is unique to my style. My black cutout-sleeve sweater from Rebecca Minkoff is great for layering and adds a bit of fun to any outfit! The skirt I’m wearing adds a pop of color that helps show my personality. These booties from Jack Rogers are my staple shoe for the fall and winter season; they are super comfy and look great with almost anything.
I am so excited to share the unique styles of the Fashionistas and Fashionistos on my campus at SCAD. Each and everyone’s personal fashion sense is so unique in Savannah, Georgia, and I can’t wait to share it with all of you!
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The staff were friendly and really helpful. Dinner was pretty good. The room was great. Really clean. Very comfy beds.
Breakfast was great especially as it was extra early. The hotel arranged a taxi for us. All was simple and easy.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
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OGX Can Keep Oil Blocks Under Bankruptcy With Funds, Brazil SaysPeter Millard and Juan Pablo Spinetto
OGX Petroleo & Gas Participacoes SA, former billionaire Eike Batista’s oil company, would be allowed to keep its blocks if it files for bankruptcy protection provided it has the funds to operate them, Brazil’s oil regulator said.
If OGX fails to meet obligations including exploration, development and production investments and the financial capability to deal with spills or accidents, the Rio de Janeiro-based company would be stripped of its concession licenses the regulator, known as ANP, said today. OGX would be the first producer to seek bankruptcy protection in Brazil since ANP was formed in 1998 if the company requests that option, the regulator said in an e-mailed reply to questions.
OGX said today it failed to reach an agreement with holders of dollar-denominated bonds as the venture that once helped Batista become the world’s eighth-richest person heads toward Latin America’s biggest corporate debt default. Earlier this month, two people with direct knowledge said OGX was considering filing for bankruptcy protection late October or early November. If the company files it would have 60 days to submit a restructuring plan after a judge accepts its filing.
“OGX, like other concessionaires acting in Brazil, can only continue with its current exploration and production programs if they demonstrate that they have the financial qualification to exercise the activity,” the ANP said.
Officials at OGX have declined to comment on a possible bankruptcy filing.
The regulator would probably allow OGX to keep operating its concessions as Brazil is trying to increase oil production, Leonardo Theon de Moraes, a bankruptcy lawyer at Sao Paulo-based Mussi, Sandri & Pimenta Advogados, said by telephone.
This is unchartered territory for Brazil’s oil regulators, said Nelson Narciso Filho, who was an ANP director for four years through 2010.
“As a regulator, I’ve never seen anything like this,” he said in a telephone interview from Rio. “This is something totally new. Certainly it’s not business as usual.”
Shares of OGX, which Batista founded in 2007, lost 95 percent in the past 12 months, the worst-performing stock among 73 members of the Brazilian benchmark Ibovespa Index, after a series of missed output targets. The stock dropped 21 percent to 23 centavos at the close in Sao Paulo today, the most since Sept. 30.


SHANGHAI, Apr 25 (SMM) - Customs data showed that China imported 11.7 million mt of bauxite in March, up 13.58% MoM and 15.79% YoY. Imports from Australia were 2.95 million mt, up 15.62% month-on-month and down 4.64% year-on-year; imports from Guinea were 6.18 million mt, an increase of 2.89% month-on-month and 7.83% year-on-year; imports from Indonesia were 2.48 million mt, a month-on-month increase of 45.22%, and year-on-year increase 104.75%. China began to import bauxite from Montenegro and Iran. China imported 32.7 million mt of bauxite in Q1, up 20% YoY.
Imports from Australia showed seasonal decline at the beginning of the year, but may pick up in Q2. Arrivals from Indonesia were mainly long-term orders signed previously. For the subsequent import volume, it is necessary to continue to pay attention to whether Indonesia will introduce measures to restrict the export of bauxite. Indonesia entered the rainy season in Q2, which will affect bauxite mining and shipments. Hence, import volume from Indonesia may fall back in April.
The import volume from Guinea in March far exceeded the combined import volume from Australia and Indonesia, and once again refreshed the historical high. The main drivers behind record high imports from Guinea were as follows:
First of all, the current Indonesian export ban policy still faces lots of uncertainties. The rainy season caused delays in shipments for most orders. In order to ensure production stability, Chinese alumina refineries that originally used Indonesian ore began to use more stable Guinean ore. Following the news that Indonesia would ban bauxite exports, China's dependence on Guinean ore continued to grow.
Secondly, the production of domestic bauxite in Shanxi, Henan, Guizhou and other places is hardly optimistic. At present, alumina refineries are keen to increase bauxite stockpiles amid high alumina prices and profits. In the context of tight domestic supply, Guinean ore is favoured by Chinese alumina refineries.
In addition, in March 2022, the Guinean government suspended all activities at the Simandou iron ore mine, the world's largest undeveloped iron-rich mine, citing slow construction progress. Mining companies are facing growing pressure from the Guinean government to build alumina refineries in the country. It should not be ruled out that Guinea may impose certain restrictions on the export of ore in the future. At present, domestic leading enterprises such as Chinalco and Weiqiao have maintained stable bauxite mining and transportation in Guinea, allowing domestic alumina refineries to increase their purchases of Guinean ore.
On the whole, Guinea is China’s largest source of imported bauxite. Guinean bauxite is mainly used by alumina refineries in Shandong, and was also widely used in low-temperature production lines in Shanxi and Henan in 2019. Since the end of 2019, several mining companies in Guinea such as EGA, Chalco, United Mining and State Power Investment began to mine and export one after another. At the same time, the domestic demand for Guinean ore continued to increase. However, in recent years, many countries have begun to focus on their own energy reserves and industrial development, especially non-renewable resources. In order to have access to stable ore resources, Chinese alumina refineries may need to build alumina refineries overseas.


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CORONAVIRUS/Taiwan reports 5,172 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths
Taipei, April 24 (CNA) Taiwan on Sunday reported 5,172 new COVID-19 cases, as well as 10 new moderate infections and one severe infection, and zero deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).
The new daily cases, which surpassed 5,000 for the first time, consisted of 5,092 domestically transmitted infections and 80 cases that were contracted abroad.
The CECC also reported that 10 people, aged in their 50s to their 80s, had developed moderate infections, while one patient in his 50s had developed a severe infection.
Four of the 11 new moderate-to-severe patients are unvaccinated, while the other seven had received between one and three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Of the 26,374 domestic cases recorded nationwide from Jan. 1 to April 23, 88 have been classified as moderate infections and eight as severe, accounting for 0.33 percent and 0.03 percent of the total, respectively.
All other cases have displayed either mild symptoms or have been asymptomatic, according to the CECC.
New Taipei reported the highest number of new domestic cases with 1,731, followed by Taoyuan with 1,071, Taipei with 1,027 and Keelung with 301.
Hualien had 182 cases, Taichung 150, Kaohsiung 147, Yilan 122, Hsinchu County 57, Changhua 56, Tainan 47, Pingtung 40, Yunlin 38, Taitung 29, Miaoli 24, and Hsinchu City 20.
Chiayi City recorded 17 cases, Chiayi County 15, Nantou 11, Kinmen four, Lienchiang County two, and Penghu one, the CECC said.
Meanwhile, of the 80 new imported cases, 72 were travelers who tested positive on arrival in Taiwan, according to the CECC.
To date, Taiwan has confirmed 56,468 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began in early 2020, including 46,065 domestically transmitted infections.
With no new deaths reported Sunday, the number of confirmed COVID-19 fatalities in the country remained at 856.
- Taiwan reports 43,085 new COVID-19 cases, 48 deathsTaiwan on Saturday reported 43,085 new COVID-19 infections, including 45 imported cases, and 48 deaths from the disease, according to the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC).10/01/2022 03:20 PM
- Taiwan drops vaccination requirement for outbound tour groupsTaiwan's Tourism Bureau on Friday rescinded a rule that required members of outbound tour groups receive three shots of COVID-19 vaccines before they can travel abroad.10/01/2022 03:11 PM
- Taiwan mulls easing restrictions related to COVID-19 patientsTaiwan's government is considering easing restrictions on individuals infected with COVID-19 by shortening a seven-day health monitoring period and allowing them to dine out ...09/30/2022 08:56 PM
Taiwan headline news10/02/2022 10:15 AM
Taiwanese player wins South Korean go-kart racing title10/01/2022 09:51 PM
Taichung Commercial Bank board agrees to acquire American bank10/01/2022 09:49 PM
Taipei mayoral candidates focus on preschools in education platforms10/01/2022 09:45 PM
Taiwan slams North Korea over Sea of Japan missile tests10/01/2022 09:25 PM

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HARRIS TWEED’S orb trademark has been officially recognised as a coat of arms.
The “historic milestone” for the brand is seen as a further acknowledgement of Harris Tweed’s unique status, and will bolster its protection from imitations.
The iconic orb has been the symbol of Harris Tweed since the early 20th century and was established to indicate the authenticity and quality of the cloth produced.
The Lord Lyon, King of Arms, has approved the use of the orb as a coat of arms ahead of a photo exhibition on Saturday that celebrates the heritage brand and the community of weavers behind it.
A decade in the making, Ian Lawson’s exhibition will form part of Scotland’s year-long celebration of innovation, architecture and design.
The exhibition will open in Rheged Cebntre, Penrith in Cumbria and will then travel to An Lanntair Arts Centre in Stornoway, which will showcase the exhibit from July 1 until August 16.
READ MORE: Soaring demand sees Harris Tweed investment
The Harris Tweed Act 1993 defines the cloth as a product “handwoven by the islanders at their homes in the Outer Hebrides, finished in the Outer Hebrides, and made from pure virgin wool dyed and spun in the Outer Hebrides.”
Norman Macdonald, chairman of the Harris Tweed Authority, said: “Being awarded a Grant of Arms is a historic milestone for Harris Tweed which has fought for decades to protect the sanctuary of the Harris Tweed cloth.
“It’s the ultimate protection for our products which are known for throughout the world for consistently high standards of quality and authenticity.
“It’s an honour to receive the Grant of Arms from Lord Lyon himself and we are grateful to be able to ensure the security of our cloth and its heritage for generations to come.”


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An attempt to get the US armed forces more involved in environmental
research, launched with fanfare 18 months ago, has stalled amid bureaucratic
indecision in the Pentagon. Congress approved $200 million for the programme,
but none of the money has been spent.
Sam Nunn, an influential senator from Georgia, launched the Strategic
Environmental Research and Development Program in 1990. Nuna felt that the
Pentagon, with its massive R&D budget, could respond to ‘a new and different
threat to our national security-the destruction of our environment’ (This
Week, 22 September 1990).
But the Pentagon’s response to the challenge has been sluggish. Last
summer, nearly a year after receiving the first $150 million, Pentagon officials
put together a list of projects that could be funded by the programme. But
Congress objected to the list, saying that it contained too much funding
for projects to produce new weapons. One project, for example, would have
developed new machinery for shaping the plutonium core of nuclear weapons
while producing less toxic waste.
The defense department is now putting together a new list. It is also
assembling a scientific advisory committee, which is required by the law
to review its proposals. If the Pentagon does not spend the first $150 million
in the current fiscal year, which ends on 30 September, the money will go
back to the treasury.


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1. Visit the DocsDiag home page and download the docsdiag.zip file. Unzip the downloaded file to extract docsdiag.jar.
2. Change your IP address to 192.168.100.2 and subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. You can use one of the following methods if it applies to your system (note your current settings before you change them):
If your PC is connected directly to the modem and you use Windows 98/98SE, click Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click Network. On the Configuration tab, click TCP/IP for your Ethernet adapter, then click Properties. On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP Address, enter an IP address of 192.168.100.2 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Click OK and OK. Reboot if prompted.
If you have a Linksys router, go to the router's setup page and select specify an IP address, enter an IP address of 192.168.100.2, a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and a gateway of 0.0.0.0.
If you have a Netgear router, go to menu 4, change IP Address Assignment to Static, IP Address to 192.168.100.2, IP Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0, and Gateway IP Address to 0.0.0.0.
3. In the MS-DOS window, enter the following command:
For machines with Microsoft's Java Virtual Machine
jview /cp docsdiag.jar docsdiag
For machines with Sun's Java Runtime Environment
java -cp docsdiag.jar docsdiag
This should produce output with your signal levels and firmware version.
4. Put your IP address back to dynamically assigned by restoring the original settings you changed in step 3:
For a direct connection to the modem, go back to the TCP/IP Properties dialog box and select Obtain an IP address automatically. Reboot if prompted.
For a Linksys router, go back to the router's setup page and select Obtain an IP address automatically.
For a Netgear router, go back to menu 4 and change IP Address Assignment to Dynamic.
In addition, the following works for Toshiba modems:
To access the built in diagnostics, set your ip statically to 192.168.100.2, set your subnet mask to 255.255.255.0 and set your gateway to 192.168.100.1. Enter 192.168.100.1 into your browser you'll see the diagnostics page.
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