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oboe, corno inglese, duduk, zurna, flute, vocal and composition
Graduate of the Classical Department of Music Acadamy in Kraków, prof. Marek Mleczko’s oboe class (Master degree in Arts).
Zofia cooperated with many well known artists and conductors, such as : Krzysztof Penderecki, Zbigniew Preisner , Grzegorz Turnau, Diego Navarro, Hans Zimmer, Elliot Goldenthal, Jocelyn Pook, Dario Marianelli, Yan Pascal Tortelier, Ruben Hakhverdyan, Tadeusz Wojciechowski, Modestas Pitrenas, Wolfgang Seeliger, Christian Schumann, Michael Maciaszczyk, Jerzy Maksymiuk, Marek Moś, Adam Klocek.
She also cooperated or still cooperating with Armenian National Opera Orchestra of Yerevan, Youth Orchestra of Armenia , Karabakh Chamber Orchestra, Beethoven Academy Orchestra , Cracovia Codra, Krakow Chamber Orchestra, Young Polish Philharmonic Orchestra, Krakow Old Town Orchestra.
However she finds her interests in playing many different music styles, from classical to jazz, klezmer, ethnic music or even sung poetry. She is a composer and wind instruments player for klezmer and ethnic-jazz group KlezzJezz.
Zofia took part in many musical competitions, festivals, tours and concerts, inter alia in Poland, Norway, Iceland, France, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany, China, Slovenia, Portugal, Armenia, Republic of Nagorno- Karabakh.
Her additional achievements:
– Finalist of the Jazz Juniors Hitch On Music Exchange Competition 2017
– Finalist of the VIII RCK Pro Jazz Competition
– 1st prize at VI School & Jazz Competition for Organic Noises (Lubaczow/ 2017)
– 1st prize at International Competition ”Antonio Salieri” in Legnago (Italy/ 2015)
– 2nd prize at ”eMuse” online music competition in Athens (Greece/ 2015 ) in chamber music category
– 2nd prize at VII International Competition ”Giovani Musicisti – Citta di Treviso” (Italy/ 2015)
– 1st prize at VII International Competition and Festival for Soloists and Chamber Music Groups SVIREL (Slovenia/2015 ) in Solo category
– 2nd prize at International Competition ”Luigi Zanuccoli ” Sogliano al Rubicone (Italy/ 2014) -Scholarship of Erasmus program (study continuation in the oboe class of Prof. Jean-Michell Garetti in Portugal , 2013/2014)
– 2nd prize at V International Competition and Festival for Soloists and Chamber Music Groups SVIREL (Slovenia/ 2013) in Chamber Music category
– Scholarship of foundation ProBonoPL and ‘Zwierciadlo’ group in Young Polish Philharmonic Orchestra ( 2011)
Her passion about the Armenian traditional music started when she first time heard the sound of duduk. To discover deeply Armenian music and culture, she decided to live in Armenia for couple of months. During her stay in Yerevan she was learning Armenian traditional music, dance and Armenian language and also worked as an oboist in Armenian National Opera Orchestra of Yerevan and State Youth Orchestra of Armenia.
violin, electric violin, composition
Student of Academy of Music in Katowice on Jazz Department, in Henryk Gembalski’s jazz violin class.
Violinist, composer and arranger of JJ5 Music Production group (cooperation with Szymon Piotrowski and Jan Rusin, composing and perform music for movies, video games, short videos etc.)
She finds her interst in jazz, fusion, progresive rock, film music.
Joanna has acheived 1st prize at VI School & Jazz Competition with Organic Noises band (Lubaczow, 2017). She is also a finalist of the VIII RCK Pro Jazz Competition and of the Jazz Juniors Hitch On Music Exchange Competition 2017.
She performed with many polish and eurpean musicians. Plays jazz violin but also she used to play chamber music or perform with string orchestra. Joanna is open to cooperation with many musical groups resulting in play with modern rap group during their tour around Poland. Her musical inspirations and fascinations are divided into jazz, classical and ethnic music (especially roots of eastern european cultures). She lives in Kraków, Poland.
piano, synthesizers, vocal, composition
She graduated from 1st degree State Music School in piano class. Later, she attended Cracow School of Jazz and Contemporary Music. Also participated in several jazz workshops led by top european tutors.
She has cooperated with many musicians as a sideman (both studio recording and live performances), focusing primarily on jazz music, electronic music, soul music and pop. These days she’s working upon original project known as The Segue (released single and videoclip „Space Time Illusion”, 2016) and Organic Noises.
Karolina has acheived 1st prize at VI School & Jazz Competition with Organic Noises and has also won individual award at VI School & Jazz Competition (Lubaczow, 2017). She is also a finalist of the VIII RCK Pro Jazz Competition and of the Jazz Juniors Hitch On Music Exchange Competition 2017.
electric and acoustic guitar, composition
Jazz and classical guitar player. Graduated Cracow School of Jazz. Bachelor degree in Arts of Jazz Ddepratment of Music Academy in Katowice. Student of the last year of Master degree in Arts of Jazz Department of Music Academy in Katowice.
He played with many polish and european musicians. Robert is a flexible musician, collaborated with jazz and pop musicians. He took part in many recording sessions with different bands and artists as a sideman. However he focus on his own music projects. Guitar player and composer for progressive fusion band Segue (released single and videoclip „Space Time Illusion”, 2016). Recording his own album with Segue at the time.
Robert has acheived 1st prize at VI School & Jazz Competition with Organic Noises (Lubaczow, 2017). He is also a finalist of the VIII RCK Pro Jazz Competition and of the Jazz Juniors Hitch On Music Exchange Competition 2017.
Robert is an active guitar educator. He teaches classical guitar at music high school. He finds his influences in whole spectrum of jazz, modern rock and electronic music.
Cracow born, bassplayer, session musician.
Student of Jazz Department of Academy of Music in Katowice. Graduate of Cracow School of Jazz Contemporary Music.
Took part in many music workshops with well know jazz and pop musicians.
He has acheived 1st prize at VI School & Jazz Competition with Organic Noises (Lubaczow, 2017). He is also a finalist of the VIII RCK Pro Jazz Competition.
Music he performs oscillate from pop music, through funk, jazz, to rock and even heavier progrogresive genres. Works with Sandra Mika’s band, OIA, Impro Band, Segue, Organic Noises and many more.
His hobby is music production.
Student of Jazz Department of Academy of Music in Katowice.
He performed with many polish and european musicians (i.e.: in Amsterdam, Rome). He took part in many recording sessions as a session musician. Drums and percussion player, composer, midi programmer and arranger for JJ5 Music Production group (cooperation with Joanna Chudyba and Szymon Piotrowski, music for movies, video games, short videos, etc.)
Jan also played concerts during openings of art exhibitions (i.e.: at OPT Gardzienice Gallery, ‘U Warszawianek-Stolica’ – opening of Unknown Drawings of Tadeusz Kantor exhibition). He took part as a teacher and performer in several music workshops (most recent – Jazz for Children meetings 2017 organized by Cracow School of Jazz).
He has acheived 1st prize at VI School & Jazz Competition with Organic Noises (Lubaczow, 2017) and 1st prize on Przystanek Mistrzejowice 2017 with Pene i Chlopaki (Krakow, 2017). He is also a finalist of the VIII RCK Pro Jazz Competition (Kolobrzeg 2017), Jazz Juniors Hitch On Music Exchange 2017, the scholarship holder of the President of the City of Lublin (2017) and of the Marshal of the Lublin Voivodeship in the field of artistic creation (2007, 2008, 2018).
Jan collaborated as a journalist with Radio Lublin and several newspapers. He made sound and text interviews, reportages etc. about art community of his hometown, Lublin. He lives in Kraków, Poland.
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duduk, zurna , shivi, pku, clarinet and ney flute
Multi-instrumentalist specializing in Armenian folk wind instruments: duduk, zurna, shivi, pku, in addition to the clarinet and ney flute. He is graduate of the Komitas State Conservatory of Yerevan, where he studied under renowned duduk master Gevorg Dabaghyan. Considered a musical prodigy, he has initially began his studies on the shivi at the age of six.
Despite his relatively young age ( born in 1991 ) Harutyun is a seasoned professional who has performed extensively throughout the Unites States, Russia, Ukraine, Greece, Turkey, Italy, France, Germany, Jordan, Norway, Bulgaria, Georgia, Poland, Croatia, Artsakh Republic, and of course his native Armenia. In 2006, he had the honor of performing for Senator Edward Kennedy at the Massachusetts State House. In 2007, Harutyun was a featured guest of Marco Werman on PRI’s The World in partnership with BBC and WGBH. In 2016 he relised solo debut album Armenian Soundscapes: Duduk. Zurna. Ney.
He is currently a member of State Folk Ensamble of Armenia and has performed with the Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra, iCulture Orchestra, as well as other smaller ensambles.
In 2016, during his visit in Poland, he has started to cooperate with the Organic Noises as a traditional wind innstruments player and composer. For this group Harutyun is a ‘binder’ between Eastern European music tradition, modernity and the rich tradition of Armenian music.
– 1st prize at I Duduk Competition, organized by UNESCO (2007)
– 1st prize in Republic Competition devoted to 140-th anniversary Komitas (2009)
-1st prize in International Competition „Renascence” (2009)
-1st prize in TV Project National Music (2010)
– the finalist in TV project New Elects of Duduk (2010)
Harutyun is an active teacher, educator, session musician and live performer. He lives in Yerevan, Armenia.

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Visited by millions of tourists from all over the world, Venice is regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It combines a unique system of canals with countless architectural marvels from the Renaissance to the present.
BC is a consortium member of Venice International University (VIU), an association of twelve distinguished world universities—including Duke University, Ca’Foscari University of Venice, European University at St. Petersburg, Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, KU Leuven, Ludwig Maximillians Universitat, Tel Aviv University, Tongji University, Universita luav di Venezia, University of Lausanne, University of Padova,University of Rome Tor Vergata, Waseda University and Tsinghua University.
Venice International University boasts one of the most unique and beautiful campus locations in the world. It is located on the island of San Servolo, a ten-minute vaporetto ride from Piazza San Marco. The campus' picturesque buildings and a peaceful park overlook the Venice waterfront.
Students will be enrolled in the Globalization Program
at VIU’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences. This program brings together talented, motivated students from member universities in a truly multicultural, international and interdisciplinary environment. Students enjoy a powerful learning experience in which they develop their capacity for critical thinking, working across disciplines and creatively embracing new ideas. Each semester 120-140 students from the member universities take part in the Globalization Program.
Courses particularly focus on the many historical, economic, cultural, and political dimensions of globalization and cross-cultural contact and exchange over the centuries. The second focus is on Venice and its architecture, history, politics and a site for literary imagination.
Except for Italian language courses, all classes are taught in English by international faculty from partner universities—including two courses per semester taught by a BC professor. No previous foreign language experience is required.
Internships are available to interested students in organizations and companies following the semester of courses. Scholarships are available for internship students.
Academics & Support
Students are required to take an Italian Language course and 4 additional courses, for a total of 5 courses equaling 15 BC credits.
A set of core courses are available every semester focusing on three themes:
- Italy - Courses that showcase Venetian and Italian life, culture, art and history
- Cultures of the World - Courses that examine the cultures of the world; courses that make the most of the intercultural classroom
- Global Challenges - Courses that address current, global issues, from an interdisciplinary perspective
Two specialization tracks are also offered, one per semester:
- Fall - Economics, Management and Digital Technologies applied to Cultural Heritage
- The aim of this specialization track is to introduce students to concepts such as Natural and Cultural Heritage, both tangible and intangible; to the challenges posed by their management, preservation and development, in relation to development policies and/or citizenship issues.
- Spring - Environmental Management and Sustainable Development
- The aim of this specialization track is to develop awareness of Sustainability concepts and issues, applied to the environment and the economy, learning about sustainable practices and management, adopting ethical and cultural approaches
- 4-6 additional courses will be offered each semester by visiting faculty members.
Detailed course information is available here
- Fall Term: Starts in early September and ends in mid-December.
- Spring Term: Starts early February and ends in mid-June.
Students may choose to live in dormitory style residence halls located on San Servolo Island or in shared student apartments in the city (with limited availability for the apartments). Students will go through VIU directly for housing assignments, more information is available at this link
. VIU will automatically assign students to a room and a roommate(s).
Linens, towels, pillows and blankets are provided in both residential halls and apartments. In the residential halls the rooms are cleaned and the linens and towels changed once a week. Students will live in double, triple or quadruple occupancy rooms with another VIU student(s) as a roommate(s). Washing and drying facilities are located on campus. All students must do their own laundry. Each load costs 3 Euro. The apartments have washing machines.
All electrical appliances need adapters, US to Europe, except laptops that have built-in adaptors. Students are advised to bring their own laptop computers since residence halls have cable network connections in the individual rooms. There is wireless connection in the VIU library, in the classrooms and in some other areas of the main building, as well as 20 work stations in the VIU PC rooms.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the dormitories and apartments, including individual rooms.
VIU has a dining hall located on the premises. BC students living in the dorm on San Servolo will receive vouchers that are valid not only in the cafeteria on San Servolo, but also in a wide network of cafés, restaurants and supermarkets. These provide many more dining options, as there are many places in Venice where students could choose to eat and pay with their vouchers. Also, as the vouchers are valid nationwide, students can also use them when traveling in Italy. A list of restaurants, shops and supermarkets that accept the vouchers is available here
. The website is in Italian only, you must enter Venezia in the box "località" and then press the green button "cerca" and then the green button "elenca locali") There is also an app to locate the places accepting the vouchers called Buoni Pasto Day
. Students living in apartments in the city of Venice are responsible for their own meals.
VIU hosts a variety of cultural activities throughout the semester. Semester events may include a weekly movie screening of Italian movies with English subtitles, guest seminars, city and museum tours, soccer tournaments, and rowing lessons at the historic Bucintoro Rowing Club. Also included are a day trip through the Venetian Lagoon and a half-day trip to the Port of Venice. More information about the Co-curricular Program is available at this link
VIU offers a five-day orientation prior to each semester. Students stay in triple or quadruple rooms in a residential hall on San Servolo. Laundry facilities and a dining hall are available.
Students are responsible for getting to VIU themselves. Information how this can be found here

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Travis Scott Shows off His Upcoming Nike Sharkidon Collaboration
Travis Scott x Nike Sharkidon to be released in 2024
Collaborations between top artists and iconic brands often result in exciting new designs, and the recent partnership between Travis Scott and Jordan Brand is no exception. The duo has once again showcased their creativity with the release of the "Cut The Check" sneaker in a striking white, mocha, and brown colorway.
The design of this new sneaker is reminiscent of the retro appeal of Jordan models, combined with Scott's unique twist. The upper features a creamy white base complemented by mocha and brown overlays. Distinct details include reversed Swoosh logos and hidden pouches, a signature of Scott's previous collaborations with Jordan Brand.
What makes this collaboration particularly exciting is the backstory. Rumor has it that the name "Cut The Check" stems from Scott's initial meetings with Nike. The anecdote suggests that after presenting his ideas, the rapper playfully urged the brand to "cut the check" if they liked what they heard. It seems they certainly did.
Sneaker enthusiasts and fans of both Travis Scott and Jordan Brand are eagerly awaiting the release. Given the success of their previous collaborations, the "Cut The Check" is expected to be a significant drop in the sneaker world this year.
With its unique design and the story behind its name, the shoe is not just a piece of footwear but a symbol of the fruitful collaboration between a musical genius and a legendary sneaker brand.
Travis Scott, the Houston-born rapper, burst onto the music scene with his debut studio album "Rodeo" in 2015. But beyond his musical prowess, Scott has always had an affinity for fashion, particularly sneakers. This passion caught the attention of sportswear giant Nike, leading to one of the most fruitful collaborations in sneaker history.
When Travis Scott and Nike first announced their partnership, it was met with immense anticipation. Both entities were renowned in their respective fields: Scott, known for his genre-blending music and eclectic style, and Nike, celebrated for its iconic designs and breakthrough athletic innovations. The collaboration promised a fusion of Scott's artistic vision with Nike's design expertise.
The first product of this collaboration was the Travis Scott x Nike Air Force 1 Low. Released in 2017, the sneaker was a reinvention of the classic Air Force 1 design, infused with Scott's unique aesthetic. Featuring a canvas upper, customizable Velcro patches, and a grill-shaped lace dubrae - a nod to Scott's Texas roots - the shoe was an instant success. It was clear from this inaugural release that this partnership was unlike any other.
Following the success of the Air Force 1 Low, Scott and Nike continued to collaborate on various models, including the iconic Jordan brand. The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1, characterized by its reverse Swoosh and hidden stash pocket, became one of the most coveted sneakers of 2019. The collaborative genius of Scott and Nike was evident in their ability to take iconic silhouettes and reimagine them with fresh, unexpected twists.
Beyond the designs, part of the collaboration's success was its impeccable timing. As "sneakerhead" culture was gaining mainstream attention, Scott was simultaneously rising as a cultural icon. His concerts, merchandise, and even his virtual Fortnite concert, which drew over 12 million viewers, established him as a leading figure in contemporary pop culture. This, combined with Nike's long-standing reputation, meant that every sneaker release was met with unparalleled hype.
However, the Travis Scott x Nike partnership was not just about creating buzz-worthy sneakers. It was a reflection of the evolving nature of sneaker culture. No longer were sneakers just athletic wear; they had become statements of identity, expressions of individuality, and a testament to one's cultural savviness. Through their collaborations, Scott and Nike tapped into this evolving narrative, producing sneakers that resonated with both hardcore sneaker enthusiasts and casual fans.
Moreover, the collaboration was a masterclass in storytelling. Each release had a narrative, often tied to Scott's personal experiences or broader cultural references. The Cactus Jack theme, which was recurrent in many of the releases, was a homage to Scott's record label and his Texan heritage. Such stories added layers of depth to the sneakers, making them more than just footwear, but pieces of art that told a story.
The partnership also saw a range of apparel releases, from T-shirts to cargo pants, further solidifying the collaboration's impact beyond just sneakers. These pieces, much like the sneakers, bore Scott's unique aesthetic stamp and Nike's design sensibilities.
As the years have progressed, the Travis Scott x Nike collaboration has grown in its cultural significance. Limited releases, often dropped with little prior announcement, have led to frenzied rushes, with pairs reselling for multiples of their retail price. But beyond the economics, the collaboration represents the fusion of music, fashion, and sports in contemporary culture. It's a testament to how artists, much like athletes, influence and shape cultural trends.
In conclusion, the Travis Scott and Nike partnership stands as a beacon in the world of sneaker collaborations. It's a celebration of innovation, artistry, and cultural resonance. As both Scott and Nike continue to push the boundaries in their respective fields, their combined efforts remain a testament to the power of creative collaboration in shaping cultural narratives. This union has not only produced iconic sneakers but has also redefined what sneaker culture represents in the 21st century.
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text: Alternative medicine, especially: acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, herbal medicine and Qigong came into sight in the Western Europe in the 1960s. The beginnings of this modern system of medicine, grounded in the heritage of the traditional non- academic medicine, were not welcomed by the well established orthodox medicine. This study attempts to evaluate the process of the expansion of alternative medicine into the medical world through the examination of article titles in the categories of acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, herbal medicine and Qigong in the period of 1965 - 2000, taken from the PubMed Central Webside. The corpus made of the article titles was with the Wmatrix software for the keywords and the semantic fields. These in turn were analysed to observe the patterns and tendencies in the scientific medical scrutiny applied to alternative medicine. The analysed data does show that alternative medicine has attracted enormous interest from the orthodox medicine and has won the respect orthodox medicine.

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Are Polavaram Affected Tribal Communities Short-changed by Govt for Their Land?
News Click | Ayaskant Das | March 21, 2021
The Andhra Pradesh High Court has asked the state government to clarify by March 24 if project-affected families are being provided with decent rehabilitation and resettlement facilities.
New Delhi: Is the YS Jagan Mohan Reddy government in Andhra Pradesh evicting tribal communities for the Polavaram project without providing adequate amenities for rehabilitation? Residents of several villages near the under-construction multi-purpose irrigation project have allegedly been forced to move to resettlement colonies that are yet to get drinking water supply, street lights and roads.
Resettlement of habitations, which will ultimately be submerged under the 194 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) reservoir of the Polavaram project, is being undertaken by the Andhra Pradesh government. A dam is being constructed across the flood-prone Godavari River for the project in order to divert water for irrigation, drinking purposes and industrial use for around half-a-dozen districts of Andhra Pradesh, apart from generating electricity.
But, the project also involves displacement of reportedly 98,818 families spread over 371 habitations in East Godavari and West Godavari districts with the total number of project-affected persons coming to 1,88,012. More than half of this population belong to the Scheduled Tribe category while Scheduled Castes also comprise a significant proportion.
In the second week of March 2021, matters came to a head when administrative officials of East Godavari district asked local residents of Seetharam village in Devipatnam Mandal to vacate their houses and move to a government-built resettlement colony. Reportedly, project-affected families of Seetharam, one of the several habitations that will be submerged by the Polavaram reservoir, were reluctant to move to the new colony as it lacked proper amenities. However, 56 project-affected families finally moved to the new colony after being assured by officials that all amenities will be soon provided.
BASIC FACILITIES ABSENT IN RESETTLEMENT COLONIES
“There is no piped drinking water supply in the resettlement colony. Just a tanker of water is provided per day which is not enough to meet our requirements. We have no source of water after sundown. There is no drainage system in place and there are no street lights yet. And they have just about begun laying cement-concrete roads,” K Venkata Ramana (47), a resident of Seetharam who has moved to the resettlement colony, told NewsClick.
When residents of Seetharam were being relocated, members of 18 project-affected families were reportedly denied new shelters even as government officials went about demolishing the rest of the village. These families lacked proper documents to back up claims of their identities and residential addresses. Their old houses were left untouched, following a spat, when officials agreed to let them live there till alternate arrangements for them are worked out. Villagers claim, however, that 20 other families whose houses were pulled down, are yet to get new shelters. Their papers are pending with the government.
“These 20 families are living in anganwadi centres, school buildings or temples at the new colony. Many have taken shelter with their neighbours for the time being,” added Venkata Ramana.
In another instance, project-affected families of Yenugulagudem village have been shifted to a resettlement colony that has been allegedly built after filling a pond with earth. There have been complaints of sewer backflow in the lavatories of the shelters where families from Yenugulagudem have been resettled.
At least five villages, apart from Seetharam, in Devipatnam Mandal of East Godavari district have been relocated to newly-built resettlement colonies in February and March. More resettlements are to follow in the next few months. In February, residents of at least 25 villages, which will be submerged by the reservoir in West Godavari district, have also been reportedly issued a notice to evacuate their settlements latest by April 2021.
But many of the resettled people are not happy with their new colonies and shelters.
“We were told we have to move out since our village will be submerged by the reservoir. But we have been shifted to a colony built in a place that had been submerged by floods in the past right in front of our eyes. We had objected against this particular location. But to no avail,” K Abbaya Reddy (45), a resident of Agraharam village in East Godavari, told NewsClick.
LAND-TO-LAND COMPENSATION AGAINST PATTAS NOT GIVEN
It has been alleged that in several instances, displaced tribal families are not being provided with land-to-land compensation against pattas that they have been issued in the past in forest areas under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, known otherwise as the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act. The 74 project-affected families of Agraharam belong to the Konda Reddi tribe, identified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) by the Union government.
“We are not being provided with cash compensation either against forest lands for which we have pattas. The government is providing us only with new shelters without any new sources of livelihood. Landlords who have pattas of community land, however, have managed to get cash compensation though we got nothing in lieu of what we lost,” alleged Abbaya Reddy.
Under the Rehabilitation and Resettlement plan that was devised by the government for the project-affected population of Polavaram project, individuals who had attained 18 years of age by the year 2010 were eligible for shelters and a cash compensation of Rs 6.86 lakh each. Eleven years hence, even as the project awaits completion and several habitations are yet to be relocated, many more individuals have crossed the benchmark of 18 years of age.
But, local people allege, the eligibility criteria as of the year 2010, has remained unchanged. It has been further alleged that YS Jagan Mohan Reddy reneged on his promise to hike the cash compensation amount after he was elected to power.
PIL LISTS VIOLATIONS IN POLAVARAM PROJECT
On March 16, the Andhra Pradesh High Court issued a notice upon the state government to clarify within eight days if project-affected families are actually being provided with decent rehabilitation and resettlement facilities before being evicted from their habitations. The direction was issued upon a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by a voluntary organisation named Search for Action and Knowledge of Tribal Initiative (SAKTI) which works for tribal rights amongst other things.
“Even though rights of tribal communities are being violated when it comes to acquiring their land, the government has failed to rein in unscrupulous non-tribal people who are acquiring compensations through illegal means. In one instance, a particular group of non-tribal people claimed ownership of land earmarked for the Polavaram project with the use of fake documents. A criminal case was filed against them. The matter was investigated through the Andhra Pradesh CB-CID, who also filed a charge-sheet. Despite this fact, the local administration provided them with compensation even though it was tribal families that were actually living over the land that was acquired. A separate case is pending in this matter in the high court for the past three years,” said founder-secretary of SAKTI Dr P Sivaramakrishna.
The PIL lists a plethora of violations in the execution of the Polavaram project. It has been alleged that several families are being denied rehabilitation and resettlement despite their dwellings falling within a surface distance of 100 metres from the full reservoir level of the Polavaram project in contravention to an Andhra Pradesh government order issued in April 2005. Even though eviction has started in habitations, the government is yet to finalise several claims made by tribal communities over forest rights in areas that will ultimately be submerged underneath the reservoir.
Both East Godavari and West Godavari districts are designated as Schedule 5 areas – their populations thereby being entitled to special provisions – by the Union government in accordance with the Constitution of India. However, the PIL alleges violations not only of the provisions for Schedule 5 areas but also of a plethora of laws including the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act of 2013; the Panchayat Extension to Schedule Areas (PESA) Act of 1996 and the Schedule Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act of 2006.
“Without giving these rehabilitation resettlement benefits and adequate compensation, the tribals are being asked to leave. In fact, some of the villages where the alleged rehabilitation is nearing completion, do not have a graveyard, community hall and they have not been given the alternative lands, forest lands near the proposed resettlement village,” alleges the PIL.
It has been further alleged through the PIL that a lot of unmeasured deemed forest land, which is getting submerged under the project, have been acquired without updating land records, in order to avoid paying compensation.
Despite repeated attempts, the District Magistrate of East Godavari, B Muralidhar Reddy, was not available for comments. Speaking to NewsClick, O Anand, the Project Administrator & Ex-Officio Joint Collector of Polavaram Irrigation Project, however, said that a clarification has been sought from the state government on what compensation, if any, should be granted to those families against rights over forest land—acquired through pattas—which they lose at the time of relocation.
“Forest right pattas are not transferable. Forest land is vested with the government and patta owners enjoy summary rights over the land. Extant laws do not mention as to what compensation should be provided when forest rights are lost owing to whatsoever reasons including relocation or resettlement. So, we have sought a clarity from the state government on what compensation, if any, should be paid in this case,” said O Anand.
The officer further said that no force or coercion has ever been used to relocate villagers affected by the project.
“Before relocating families, we are ensuring that new shelters are provided with basic facilities like electricity, toilets and water connections. Also, we are transferring the compensation amount directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries before they are relocated. Wherever applicable, land-to-land compensation is also being provided. A lot of infrastructure work is underway in the new resettlement colonies including construction of roads and drainage systems. Before relocation, we had held several Gram Sabhas in which consent was obtained that any project-affected family willing to gain wage employment, through labour, from these infrastructure works can shift to the new resettlement colonies. It will ensure that they get a steady source of income at least for the next few months instead of using up the compensation money directly,” added Anand.
Nonetheless, in July 2018, a special field report by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, which was submitted to the President of India, had noted – amongst other things – that not only was uncultivable land provided as compensation in many cases to project-affected families but many tribal families depending on minor forest produce for a living were also relocated without providing any alternative means of livelihood.
“It is a travesty of justice to see that more than 371 villages in three states and 90% scheduled areas will be submerged in this large dam once the gates are closed. To see that the very Constitution that gave protection to these communities is being misused to displace them without proper rehabilitation and resettlement is really sad even after 70 years of independence. We demand that all activities pertaining to the dam should stop forthwith until total rehabilitation and resettlement is completed to the satisfaction of tribal communities,” Rebbapragada Ravi, founder of Andhra Pradesh-based NGO Samata which works for tribal rights, told NewsClick.

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Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of fifty-four cents ($0.54) per share on the $.10 par value common stock of the company. The dividend is payable on November 1, 2022 to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 7, 2022.
In addition, the Board of Directors has declared a quarterly dividend of fifty cents ($0.50) per share on the company’s $2.00 convertible preferred stock, payable December 1, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on November 8, 2022.
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Observe PCCs Decision Making Forum
Chaired by Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert, the Strategy and Performance Board (SPB) is responsible for monitoring the performance of Gwent Police Force and how it effectively delivers its service.
Standard items on the agenda include the performance and delivery of operational policing; the management of the budget and resources; the addressing of any community concerns about policing; and updates on on-going critical incidents and strategic threats and risks.
To support the effectiveness of these meetings and to provide better transparency and public accountability, all scheduled meetings are open for members of the public to attend.
All meetings of the SPB are held in Conference Room 1, Police Headquarters, Cwmbran and will commence at 10am unless otherwise stated.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 29th November 2016.
Meeting dates for 2017 are as follows:
- 24th January
- 21st March
- 23rd May
- 25th July
- 26th September
- 28th November
Members of the public and the media are NOT required to register their attendance prior to the meeting. For further information and terms of reference, please visit https://www.gwent.pcc.police.uk/transparency/strategy-performance-board/


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Faith without evidence? Growing fears over Fed's inflation policies
It was either a calculated gamble or a display of utter certainty on Wednesday, when the Financial Times released a lengthy story describing a “crisis of confidence” among central bankers. The worry, according to the FT, centers on their ability to manage inflation and unemployment using the traditional tools of monetary policy. Indeed, it asks whether those tools have ever really operated in the way they were thought to in the first place.
The story came out on the same day that minutes from the September meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee were released, creating at least the possibility that the official record of the discussion among the Federal Reserve Board members and the Federal Reserve Bank presidents might douse the theory in cold water by displaying a level of confidence and certainty about the direction of inflation in the US.
It did not.
The result of the meeting was a unanimous vote to keep interest rates stable for the time being, but the minutes reveal concern bordering on confusion about the current state of inflation. All the indicators that would normally point to rising inflation are in place - and have been for an extended period of time. Unemployment is low, economic growth is rising, interest rates remain near historic lows. But inflation stubbornly refuses to move toward the Fed’s two percent target rate.
“Many participants expressed concern that the low inflation readings this year might reflect not only transitory factors but also the influence of developments that could prove more persistent,” the minutes read.
“Some participants discussed the possibility that secular trends, such as the influence of technological innovations on competition and business pricing, also might have been muting inflationary pressures and could be intensifying,” the document added. “It was noted that other advanced economies were also experiencing low inflation, which might suggest that common global factors could be contributing to persistence of below-target inflation in the United States and abroad.”
It was at that point that things apparently got a little bit meta, and members began discussing the impact current inflation rates might have on future inflation numbers, largely by influencing the public’s expectations about what “normal” inflation really is.
“Several [FOMC members] expressed concern that the persistence of low rates of inflation might imply that the underlying trend was running below 2 percent, risking a decline in inflation expectations. If so, the appropriate policy path should take into account the need to bolster inflation expectations in order to ensure that inflation returned to 2 percent and to prevent erosion in the credibility of the Committee's objective.”
Overall, the September minutes reinforce a point made before: The Fed doesn’t appear to know what’s going on with regard to the interplay between monetary policy, inflation, and unemployment.
In Wednesday’s FT article, Chris Giles made a powerful argument that the problem isn’t limited to Washington, but is global, extending to the Bank of England, the European Central Bank, and beyond.
To their credit, central bankers are becoming more honest about it, admitting that the economic models they have been using to try to steer the economy for a generation may not really reflect reality. “[T]here is increasing concern, even expressed by [Fed Chair Janet] Yellen, that the underlying theoretical model might simply be rotten to the core and attempts to tweak it are futile,” Giles writes.
He adds this damning observation from Daniel Tarullo, who served on the Fed board for eight years ending in April: “Essentially you are setting policy on things you don’t know and can’t measure and then reasoning after the fact.”
Tarullo’s “core argument,” Giles adds, “is that central banks maintain an absolute faith in the model with absolutely no evidence to support it.”
To be fair to central bankers, the article also demonstrates that their faith has been badly shaken. The problem now is figuring out what they really should believe.

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I have read quite a bit recently about riesling, including a few articles that have declared July to be “the month of riesling”. Over the years, I have tried many wines made from this grape at various wineries, but until recently, had never actually bought a bottle of riesling. For the most part, rieslings are too fruity for me as I tend to prefer very dry whites. I decided to expand my horizons and bought a bottle of German Riesling. It did not work out very well.
This wine was way too sweet for me, and since I don’t really like super spicy food (which it probably would pair nicely with), I was not sure what to use this bottle for. So I decided to braise a chicken in some of it, along with some vegetables. This effort came out very nicely. The sweetness in the wine helped to bring out the flavors in the ingredients. To round out the meal, I used Bisquick (I needed to use GF but they would likely be better with regular) to make dumplings.
This dish was similar to a chicken stew, and because of time constraints I cooked the chicken and vegetables in a crock pot for part of the time. When I make this again, I will cook everything on the stove in less time because I think the chicken was a bit overdone. It is important to brown the chicken before anything else is added though. This adds a depth to the flavor that is essential to the dish.
This dinner reaffirms my love of cooking with white wine. It adds a freshness and brightness to dishes, especially in the warm summer months. I typically use dry wines because that is what I like to drink, but the off-dry riesling that I used was really wonderful.
I also love dumplings cooked right in the stew. I prefer the light and airy version, and Bisquick did a great job in this case. I always like to add fresh herbs and wanted to use some cilantro that needed a new home.
I will continue to look for a bone dry riesling so that I can join this ever-growing club of riesling fans. Sadly, I can’t join today. Don’t worry about me though. I am in plenty of other varietal fan clubs.

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Consensus reached over judicial appointments reforms: Govt
Mumbai: Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Saturday said that the "political consensus" over the need to broad-base the process of appointment of Supreme Court and High court judges was in place.
"The present process (where judges are appointed by a five-judge collegium) has not been proved to be adequate, and there is a need to re-look and revisit the issue. Political consensus has been built," Kumar said at a press conference.
He also said that his ministry was ready with a draft bill for setting up `National Judicial Appointments Commission`, which will have legislative representation besides the representatives of the judiciary.
On the issues of marital rape and reducing the age of consensual sex from 18 to 16, the minister said, "There are divergent views, all having considerable weight, and therefore they need to be thoroughly debated."
Admitting that there were a large number of vacancies in judiciary, Kumar said this does have adverse impact on the justice delivery system, and his ministry was taking steps to increase the number of judges as well as fast-tracking the appointment process.
The existing strength of judiciary was 18,000, and the process was on to double it, while ten per cent -- about 1,800 -- new judges were already appointed, he said.
182 `Gram Nyayalas` were being set up at the intermediate
panchayat level and 152 of them were already in operation. 14,000 subordinate courts were being computerised, he said, adding, all this would deal with the problem of slow pace of justice delivery.
Speaking on the Vodafone tax case, the minister said the government will follow the law, and although it was seeking (foreign) investors, "government will function within the framework of the law".
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Rank deficient Hankel matrices are at the core of several applications. However, in practice, the coefficients of these matrices are noisy due to e.g. measurements errors and computational errors, so generically the involved matrices are full rank. This motivates the problem of Hankel structured low-rank approximation. Structured low-rank approximation problems, in general, do not have a global and efficient solution technique. In this paper we propose a local optimization approach based on a two-levels iteration. Experimental results show that the proposed algorithm usually achieves good accuracy and shows a higher robustness with respect to the initial approximation, compared to alternative approaches.
- Hankel matrix
- Low-rank approximation
- Gradient system
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Donuts: a perfect morning (or anytime, really) treat! A few of Yosha Snyder Group’s favorite donut spots in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Indy natives may remember running to stand in line on Saturday morning as a child. Serving since 1955, Long’s has become an iconic Indianapolis institution. Lines wrap around the block to grab freshly baked donuts and other baked goods. Long’s sticks true to their roots: cash-only, and when they’re out, they close up for the day!
We recommend: Glazed, Blueberry, and Pumpkin (seasonal).
Another classic Indy bakery with two locations: 62nd and Allison + Fishers. Known for more than just donuts, Taylor’s also specializes in cakes, cookies, cupcakes, bread, donuts (duh), and MORE. My family has enjoyed Taylor’s custom cakes for decades. Especially my dad’s favorite: white cake with chocolate icing.
We recommend: Donut Holes, Custom Cakes, and Angel Food Cake.
PS Their Donut Holes are consistently rated as the best in Indianapolis!
Baked fresh daily and oh-so-yummy! You’ll find a few different flavors here that are definitely worth trying! Pair your donut with a cup of Stumptown Espresso.
We recommend: PB&J and Coffee & Cream.
One of the best breakfast spots in Indianapolis known for… you guessed it… donuts! At The Donut Shop, you’ll get a great bang for your buck and your tummy will be satisfied!
We recommend: Bacon Maple Crumble and Classic Glazed.
An official partner of the Pacers, Jack’s Donuts has multiple locations in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. Grab some Jack’s Java to go with your donut!
We recommend: Tiger Tail, Chocolate Nut, and Applesauce.
What do you think?
Give these Indianapolis donut spots a try, and let us know your favorite donuts! Comment below or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Over the weekend I read a recent work by Mark Noll, the eminent historian now universally considered to be THE dean of American religious history. He writes more in one year that I will likely do in my lifetime, and his insights are helping to shape the field.
This weekend’s read was 2009’s The New Shape of World Christianity: How American Experience Reflects Global Faith. He argues that modern global Christianity, while in some ways owing a lot to American religion, is not about American forms of control. World Christianity is taking shape in ways that are reminiscent of the United States, but this is only because we have provided influence and a model for its development in similar historical, economic, and social circumstances. Essentially a rejoinder to those who too callously assume the United States has desires for empire behind every action or too piously praise the United States for every positive religious development around the world, Noll insists that world Christianities have a culture and integrity all their own.
In some way this is a rather academic debate. More interesting , perhaps, are some of his statistics regarding the global state of Christianity in the early 21st century (Noll, 20-21):
- This past Sunday more Presbyterians were at church in Ghana than in Scotland, and more were in congregations of the Uniting Presbyterian Church of Southern Africa than in the United States.
- This past Sunday there were more members of Brazil’s Pentecostal Assemblies of God at church than the combined total in the two largest U.S. Pentecostal denominations, the Assemblies of God and the Church of God in Christ in the United States.
- This past Sunday more people attended the Yoido Full Gospel Church…in Seoul, Korea than attended all the churches in significant American denominations like the Christian Reformed Church, the Evangelical Covenant Church or the Presbyterian Church in America.
- And for several years the world’s largest chapter of the Jesuit order has been found in India, not in the United States, as it had been for much of the late twentieth century.
Noll’s assertion that as much as one quarter of all Christians can be considered Pentecostal (Noll, 76) should also give us room for pause.
In many ways, this is not news. Philip Jenkins has been talking about it for almost a decade, and there have been signs everywhere. But it is striking. Global Christianity is changing, and with it Christianity itself. While the money and power remain in the hands of the global North, the global South has a power all its own.
While as a Pentecostal believer and scholar of the movement I am somewhat heartened by these developments, they also make me realize how these burgeoning changes have rendered much of my American and Euro-centric historical and theological studies relative curiosities. Adapting as a scholar and a Christian in this new world will involved more than a little humility. But with it, I hope, a healthy measure of joyous fellowship as well.

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A lot of our food choices have become more healthful thanks to chickpease, the organic oil extracted from chickpeases.
The oil has been found to be good for digestion, and the added omega-3 fatty acids in chickpeareas are supposed to help keep us from being sick.
But it can also cause digestive issues, particularly if it’s mixed in with dairy products.
A recent study found that mixing chickpeares in a food can cause a “flavoured and creamy” chickpeased flavour to develop.
“A lot of people are starting to get into this now,” said Carla MacPherson, who runs the wellness and health blog Chickpea Lifestyle.
“People are looking for a healthier option, but if you are using the right balance, it can really enhance health.”
There are some good reasons to stick to chick peas, according to MacPhearson.
“There’s a lot of benefits to chick and they’re really good for your body,” she said.
“The chick peas are high in protein, fibre, and vitamin C. They’re also high in vitamins B12, D and K.”
You can also find chickpeaches as a snack, or mixed into a smoothie, according the Food Network.
And it’s also a great alternative to processed vegetable oils, such as soy, corn and corn syrup, said MacPheson.
“It’s a great food to have in the pantry,” she added.
If you’re in a pinch, MacPherson advises adding chickpear flakes to soups and stews, but avoid cooking with chickpeacakes in large quantities.
“If you do add it, you’re just using a small amount, and then you’re adding the liquid,” she explained.
“You don’t need a big pot.
If it’s too small, it’s just going to be too watery.”
You’re welcome to add some to your diet to help with digestion issues, but be careful, said MacDonald.
“Chickpeas can get very heavy in protein,” she advised.
“They’re really high in fat, so you don’t want to be eating them with fat.
You want to try and get them as little fat as possible, because they’re a very healthy snack.”
You also need to be careful when adding chick peas to the diet.
“Make sure they are at least a teaspoon, so that they’re not mixed in too much with other things,” she suggested.
“Especially when you’re going to have them as a starter meal.”
MacPhenson said she’d also try to limit the amount of time your dog has to eat them.
“When it comes to cooking, make sure you have enough time to cook them,” she cautioned.
“Don’t let them go for more than 15 minutes.
That’s the amount they should be cooking.
If they go for 20 minutes, you need to let them cook a little longer.”
To find a good recipe for chickpeach, try looking for recipes on the website of the American Dietetic Association.


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This smart and stylish Ready Tied Cotton Stock is handmade in the Surrey Hills, and looks like a traditional Self Tie Stock, but with the adjustable Velcro fastening, it can be fitted in a matter of seconds.
The lovely robust texture of this medium weight white stock will compliment any jacket or tailcoat, and is perfect for Dressage, Eventing and Hunting.
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Articles written and produced by some of the nation's top journalism students are being distributed to major media outlets including the New York Times, CNN, and Gannett through a program run by Arizona State University's journalism school, the Associated Press reports.
The News 21 initiative, which operates through ASU's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, trains students to present news in innovative ways. Each of the 60 stories already completed involves both a "Changing America" theme and multimedia components like photo slide shows and video.
Initiative participants from Columbia University, the University of California-Berkeley, and other schools spent 10 weeks this summer reporting on topics such as the nation's inefficient energy grid and the tough decisions college-educated young adults must make in a weak economy. This year marks News 21's fourth in operation, at a time when many major media outlets are rethinking their structure and refocusing their efforts on the Web and multimedia storytelling just as the News 21 students did.
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Tickets go on sale Friday, October 6th at 10am PST , (with an 8 ticket limit)
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Tirunelveli: On the second day of DMK’s first ever youth congress, speculations were rife that Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi’s son, M K Stalin would be anointed his successor.
In a huge show of strength, the two- day DMK Youth Conference in Tirunelveli completely choked the town, with around 15 lakh people from 31 districts coming for the meet.
"It was amazing. It should be repeated every year," gushed one of the attendees.
TN DEPUTY CM? Stalin refuted the claims and blamed media for perpetrating untruths.
The buzz continued in the conference that Karunanidhi could name his son Stalin as Deputy Chief Minister. Stalin denied it, though.
"The media is only saying these things,” said Stalin, “We never said anything like this."
This is the first time that the party is organising such a huge youth event and many say that it's because MDMK leader Vijaykanth has been getting a huge response from the youth.


The flu season has officially arrived in South Carolina. The state Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) has confirmed five cases of influenza in the Midlands area of the state.
State epidemiologist Dr. Linda Bell says the confirmation reinforces the need to get vaccinated against the disease. The flu vaccine is recommended for persons six months of age or older.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines the flu as a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. Symptoms may include muscle aches, headache, dry cough, sore throat, tiredness, and nasal congestion.
Also you can help reduce the chance of spreading the flu and other viruses by taking the simple steps of “covering your mouth when you cough with a tissue or your sleeve , washing your hands often and staying home if you get sick” Dr. Bell says. She also suggests that persons should eat healthy and get plenty of rest and exercise.
In the United States, the flu season is considered October through May. It usually peaks in February.


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Thinking about a summer job for 2021? The U.S. Forest Service is hiring
The U.S. Forest Service announced it was seeking employees for temporary positions during the spring and summer of 2021.
The positions are within the Lincoln National Forest. Applications can be viewed at www.usajobs.gov. The application period closes Sept. 28.
When applying, the Forest Service, recommends indicating Cloudcroft, Sacramento, Ruidoso, Capitan or Carlsbad as preferred locations.
Season workers are needed for wild land fire, recreation, forestry, wildlife and archeology.
"Temporary employees are an essential part of the Forest Service workforce during the busy spring and summer field season each year," a news release from the Forest Service read.
"Spending a summer on the Lincoln is a great way to gain valuable work experience, apply your education to a practical work environment and try out different career fields. Many permanent Forest Service employees began their careers as temporary employees."
All the positions are open to the public. Selections are made in mid-January typically and all succesful applicants would be required to submit fingerprints and consent to a backgroun check.
The work generally runs from April or May through September, the Forest Service indicated.
More information about temporary positions on New Mexico and Arizona national forests and how to apply for these jobs is available on the Southwestern Region’s 2021 Outreach Notice.


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We are now adding Therapeutic Laser Treatment to the list of options for the care of your pets. This therapy is used in any case of swelling, inflammation, and pain. It is most commonly used for injuries and arthritis. Treatments last 15-30 minutes depending on the amount of area to cover. Anesthesia is not required. Chronic conditions such as arthritis can be treated by 5-6 initial treatments followed by a booster every 4-12 weeks to maintain comfort.


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Make no mistake, it is always an honor to be asked to write about composer John Williams. I never take it for granted. So it was a distinct pleasure to be asked to write the program notes for the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s January 2019 concerts celebrating the famed film composer (and even greater fun to attend, as conductor Gustavo Dudamel, an unabashed Williams fan, conducted the entire program at Disney Hall). Deutsche Grammophon, which recorded all four nights, then asked me for an essay commemorating Williams’ long history with the Philharmonic for a two-CD set. Along the way I got to mention all of the repertoire played so brilliantly (a greatest-hits selection that ranged from Close Encounters and E.T. to Harry Potter and Jurassic Park).
Tonight, John Williams becomes the first composer to receive the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award in the 44-year history of the honor. In connection with the event, Variety asked me to interview the five-time Oscar winner about composing such iconic themes as Star Wars, Jaws, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Superman and Harry Potter — as well as what’s next for him in an already distinguished 60-year career. It was also an opportunity to inquire of conductor Gustavo Dudamel, producer Kathleen Kennedy and AFI president Bob Gazzale about their thoughts on working with a Hollywood legend — and a chance for me to outline (in a short sidebar) some key career highlights.
I wrote the program notes for last fall’s Los Angeles Philharmonic opening night concert and gala — “A John Williams Celebration,” as it was called, with Gustavo Dudamel conducting and Itzhak Perlman as violin soloist. It was a wonderful mix of John’s concert music (“Soundings,” written for the opening of Disney Hall), his film music (Schindler’s List, Catch Me If You Can, Star Wars, Jaws, Amistad, etc.) and his Olympic themes. I’m delighted that C Major, which has produced this 103-minute DVD and Blu-Ray of the evening, has chosen to include my notes, which include comments from both Williams and frequent collaborator George Lucas.


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Just 5 days after Christmas, Colorado experienced its worst wildfire disaster on record. In a matter of hours, the Marshall Fire burned more than 1,000 homes and disrupted countless lives, ultimately causing over $1 billion in damages. The unprecedented speed and intensity of the blaze highlights just how volatile our environment has become in the wake of climate change. The need for new technologies to detect fires faster, monitor their spread more precisely and reliably has become increasingly important.
Today, OroraTech has taken a crucial step by launching their first thermal-infrared camera, designed to quickly capture and transmit critical information to decision makers on the ground. The data will be integrated with their existing wildfire intelligence service, significantly enhancing detection speed and precision for clients around the globe. Over the coming years, the company’s space-based cameras will provide new and improved insights for the mitigation of natural disasters.
Munich / Cape Canaveral, January 13, 2022 – With the launch of a Falcon 9 rocket, the U.S. space company SpaceX is bringing a payload from OroraTech into space with its Transporter-3 mission. At an altitude of 525 kilometers (±25 km), a satellite about the size of a shoebox (CubeSat) will orbit the Earth and capture continuous high-resolution thermal images of the surface. The data will be analyzed directly in orbit using an AI-based algorithm and then transmitted back to Earth. This significantly reduces fire detection and notification time from hours down to a few minutes, providing invaluable time to avert danger and prevent damage.
“We capture both mid-wave and thermal infrared radiation with our technology from a great distance,” explains Thomas Gruebler, CEO & co-founder of OroraTech. “We analyze the collected data with our GPU-accelerated onboard processing module in orbit and thus detect characteristic temperature signatures already in space. Our AI-based software ensures that detected wildfires are reported immediately.”
The Munich-based company entered a long-term partnership with Spire, a Luxembourg-based manufacturer of small satellites, reducing the cost of launching satellites into space and thus creating the capacity to focus more resources on developing the technology. “By consistently developing the technology for small satellites, OroraTech is achieving a fundamental change in the industry cost curve,” said Wolfgang Neubert, partner at APEX Ventures. “With the current demonstration mission, OroraTech wants to prove that the technology is suitable for use in space and that usable images can be taken even at around 500 km. The first data will show what will be possible in the future and pave the way to improved coverage and more accurate predictions.”
However, forecasting wildfire risk and creating accurate fire spread models require a large number of precise data points. An entire swarm of satellites – a constellation – is necessary to obtain these. In a sun-synchronous orbit, the CubeSat constellation will provide coverage for every point on earth at the same time each day, several times a day. By the end of 2023, a minimum viable constellation (MVC) composed of eight CubeSats will be in operation focusing on capturing thermal images in the late afternoon, the peak fire time for wildfires which is hardly covered by current satellite missions. OroraTech is now closing this gap in the available data and, at the same time, significantly improving the data-cost ratio.
“OroraTech is addressing a global issue on a large scale,” Florian Erber, Managing Partner & Founder of Ananda Impact Ventures, is pleased to say. “Due to its high scalability, OroraTech is also extremely interesting for investors like us. We believe that the solution portfolio will have a strong economic and social impact but especially in the fight against climate change.” Christian Federspiel of Findus Venture also emphasizes this: “The data has immense value. OroraTech will become even more interesting for investors because of this unique information.”
The effects of climate change can be seen in the devastating fires experienced in North America and Australia. In August 2021 alone, fires in the northern hemisphere released 1,384.6 megatons of CO2 into the atmosphere – worldwide. OroraTech’s service is of interest to commercial forestry, government agencies, and the insurance industry, as timely warning leads to faster response time and, therefore, less damage. “If you are notified in time that a fire is becoming a danger, you can better protect yourself and your property,” says Grübler. “This is especially relevant for those who can’t get insurance, or can only get it at an incredibly high cost, because of a latent wildfire risk.”
In the future, OroraTech’s satellites will not only be able to monitor wildfires, but also other processes that contribute to climate change. One such process is gas flaring, the burning of the byproduct from petroleum production, especially in remote areas such as offshore facilities. According to the World Bank, if all gas flaring were stopped today, CO2 emissions could be reduced by 400 million tons per year. The technology from Munich can also be used to determine the evaporation of water in the soil, which is particularly interesting for agriculture and extremely relevant with increased droughts predicted. Even oil spills on water can be monitored more accurately from orbit.
Whatever the challenge may be, OroraTech is poised to take climate change resiliency to a whole new level – from space.
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To a soundtrack the mixes gospel with hip-hop, this film tells the story of the heroic but often overlooked protests by black and white civil rights supporters in 1964 in Saint Augustine, ...
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This is a really powerful documentary, showing a side of the nation's oldest city that has been hidden to its millions of tourist visitors for decades. But there was a time, back in 1964, when St. Augustine, Florida was on the center of the world's stage for a great moral drama showing what was wrong with racial segregation--how it discriminated against blacks, and dehumanized whites. The result was the passage of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed segregated motels and restaurants, and also job discrimination (and not just for blacks but for women). St. Augustine is an historic city, but it was distinctly uncomfortable with being a place where history was actually made. Kudos to Jeremy Dean and his crew for showing what happened then and what has happened (and not happened) since. This is a continuing moral drama that should have wide appeal among good-hearted people everywhere. It is like "Eyes on the Prize" viewed from the other end of the telescope: zeroing in on one community, and turning over many rocks to see what's hidden underneath.
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