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If you late to the game this year, here's a roundup of colorful basket fillers that can all be delivered with 2 day shipping or sooner! Happy Valentine's Eve! I'm putting together Hudson's Valentine's basket to surprise him tomorrow. Since he was born we've formed little traditions for each holiday, and he's now at the age where he really looks forward to them! Valentine's Basket – I love gifting him holiday themed books, because he has built a collection for each holiday. For each upcoming holiday we display those books on his nightstand shelf to read for the weeks leading up to it. He always remembers who got him each book also, which makes them special! This year I added a Limited Edition Valentine's version of his favorite body wash, Yum Earth heart gummies and lollipops, and chocolate! Valentine's Breakfast – A special breakfast of heart shaped pancakes and cut-out fruit are such a fun touch to make the holiday special! Coordinating napkins, plates and cups are such a festive addition! Baking & Decorating – Hudson loves to bake with me! This year we baked molten chocolate cakes with strawberry sauce in heart shaped silicone molds. He loves adding ingredients (& stealing chocolate chips in the process!) Sugar cookies are always a favorite! This recipe is so yummy! I put a variety of sprinkles in a paint tray, which makes it fun to get creative! Arts & Crafts – Something as easy as having a simple craft setup with supplies we already have on hand when Hudson wakes up makes him so excited! Here are some cute ideas! The Night Before.. we read The Night Before Valentine's Day! What are some of your favorite Valentine's traditions? I have always loved organization, but when it comes to small spaces, it can get tricky! My solution to everything is using baskets or bins, you can never have enough! Without a pantry, snacks can easily get messy, and unseen. I love having a system to keep them organized, so I know what we have, and makes an easy grab and go solution! It also makes it convenient while I'm at work, so Hudson's snacks are all in one spot and are easily accessible. I buy baskets 10″ long, that fit perfectly in my cabinets. These are great, too! I purchase his snacks in bulk, it's cheaper and keeps us fully stocked! These are some of our favorites here, here and here. For items in bigger boxes, I transfer them into baggies with the name and date and stick them in a basket, to eliminate unnecessary space. In the fridge, I use fridge organizers for his yogurt, and juice boxes. If we have plans to leave, I'll cut up an apple ahead of time and stick it in a bag with cheese and crackers for a healthy snack pack! I love using reusable bags for snacks also! They're washable, and I can throw them in my bag. I'd love to hear your favorite organization hacks! Happy Sunday! This is the first installment of a new series I will be doing weekly called Self Care Sunday. Life tends to get in the way with work, mom life, schedules and everything in between, leaving little time for ourselves. That little bit of "me time" is so important to combat stress. I'll be sharing some of my favorite ways to fit in it! I would love to hear yours, as well! Last week the topic of overindulging came up during two separate occasions with my girlfriends. We sometimes get caught up in treating ourselves a little too much, and the end result usually has us feeling less than stellar. One had an event coming up, and the other was looking to feel more comfortable in her jeans again, so I suggested trying a detox bath. It isn't a cure-all or permanent solution, but it yields a lot of great benefits, including eliminating toxins, strengthening your immune system, and promoting stress relief. It's a great way to get your body back on track, and able to absorb nutrients better. Have you ever taken a detox bath? I'd love to hear your variations! Ever since I became pregnant with Hudson I have tried to switch to as many chemical free, yet effective cleaning products as possible. I love being able to clean, and not have to worry about him inhaling harsh chemicals! These are some of my favorites that work for me! Shark Steam Pocket Mop – This was one of the best purchases I made when Hudson was a baby. Not only did it help clean up the sticky floor underneath his high chair, but it made me feel so much better knowing I was sanitizing where his little hands were crawling daily! I use it in my kitchen, on my hardwoods, and in my bathrooms. I love that it's only water, and not sticky residue from chemicals! Norwex Blue Diamond All-In-One Bathroom Cleaner & Bathroom Scrub Mitt – This make cleaning the tub, and shower extremely quick and simple. I can rinse and stick Huds right in the tub afterwards, without worrying about harsh chemicals or fumes! It cleans, descales, and deeply penetrates into surfaces to eliminate bacteria, germs, hard water scales, soap scum and dissolves rust stains! The Laundress Home Spray – I love to spritz this on sheets while making the bed. It reminds me of fresh sheets with a Summer breeze blowing through an open window. It has natural antibacterial properties that add scent while removing odor. I spray it on our duvet then use my hand steamer to kill germs and make it smell fresh! It's perfect for things that can't be washed often, even dry clean only clothing, drapes, upholstery and carpet! Norwex Envirocloth & Window Cloth – I can go on all day about the Envirocloth because I love being able to wipe down my counters and table without any harsh scents, while still removing 99% of bacteria. It also eliminates the need for 60 paper towels while I clean, because I'm the worst! In combination with the window cloth, my mirrors and showers look extra sparkling in just a few minutes! I use it to wipe down toy bins, carseats and strollers, also! Thieves Household Cleaner – This makes me excited to clean, because it makes our home smell Christmas! I use it in our kitchen to smell amazing and deep clean and degrease. I clean toys, and wipe down the boys' play food truck and shopping carts with it. It's concentrated so I just add a capful to a glass bottle and fill the rest with purified water, a little goes a really long way! Seventh Generation Ultra Power Plus Dish Soap and Dishwasher Detergent – I love that they are free of dyes and fragrances and they actually make my dishes look better! My water bottle lids used to have a funky taste after using regular detergents, I don't have that problem with these! Feel free to share some of your favorites below! After becoming a new Mom, life was a mix of spit-up stained fitness clothes (that never saw a workout), little sleep, and forgetting to eat, let alone consuming a recommended water intake daily. You gain so much.. joy, memories, and love by putting a sweet little one first. As he got older, I struggled figuring out how to balance being a mom and adding in self care, as well, which I'm sure many of you do. As much as I loved fitness, I struggled with how to fit it in and make it a priority. Minimal sleep was the new norm, and me time was non-existent. Can you relate? I needed a way to use my time efficiently by working out at home, so at the end of November, I downloaded an app and made a goal to do a scheduled workout 5-6 days a week. The workouts range from 22-40 minutes, and incorporate everything from free weights, to yoga, martial arts, and tabata. I love changing it up! I started doing it while Hudson ate breakfast every morning, and fell in love. Lately, I made it a goal to wake up earlier while he is still asleep and doing my workout and if I'm lucky, adding in my shower before he gets up, as well! I love it because by the time he is ready to get up I have the day to focus on him, and not trying to multitask fitness, showering, etc. I've made it a routine, I wake up, throw on my fitness clothes, make a Wellness Drink, start my diffuser with some mood-boosting essential oils and press play. I look forward to it every morning! What a vast difference it makes to have that little piece of the day dedicated to something that makes me feel so much better, destress and start the day off positively! As a mom, what are ways you incorporate self care? I'd love for you to share them below! Since Hudson was born, eczema has always been an challenge. He would get flare ups occasionally, in which his pediatrician prescribed different creams, but they never seemed to help. When the weather started to get cool in late Fall, eczema became a constant in his everyday life. His sweet little cheeks would get so dry and rosey. I became determined to find relief for him. I researched, read reviews, and tried just about everything I could find, without change. Finally, I stumbled across Tubby Todd. I loved the story behind it, where the creator, in a similar position, tried everything to find relief for her family's eczema, without success, so she created her own products, that worked. After learning they were made with 100% natural ingredients, I was sold. We added the Hair & Body Wash, Dream Cream, and All Over Ointment to his morning and evening routine and within just a few days, Hudson woke up without any signs of rosiness and the softest skin! It's been a month and I couldn't rave about their amazing products enough! Use this link to receive 10% off your first order! I'm a couple weeks into my second trimester, and I've gained back so much energy, and have been feeling great! My appetite has been in overdrive, but I've been working out three days per week, which feels amazing! Maternity Tanks – These tanks are super comfy, and so versatile. I've paired them everything from plaid flannels to cozy knit dusters. They're great basics for layering. 2. BumpNest Pillow – As my second trimester approached, sleep was getting more and more uncomfortable. Between trying to get comfy with 7 pillows to support my neck, bump, knees and feet, and getting up to pee once per hour, I knew I had to find a pregnancy pillow. The amount shapes and styles is overwhelming. So I started with the only one I found in store, The Boppy Custom Fit Total Body Pillow. I know people that love it, but it wasn't for me. It wasn't fluffy enough, and lacked neck and back support I needed, and the velcro was loud when I turned in the night. Next, I ordered the Snoogle. It was great compared to the Boppy, giving back and bump support, but I constantly found myself waking up on my back throughout the night, because of the design, and it was very firm. Third times a charm! I ordered the BumpNest Pillow. Finally, a pillow that supports my bump, back, neck, knees and feet, and is extremely soft and comfortable. I stay sleeping on my side all night, also. If you're having trouble sleeping, a pregnancy pillow is worth every penny! 3. Lip Balm – My lips seem to be dry all of the time. I love Honest's all natural lip balms. They're silky and smell amazing. 4. Pregnancy Journal – A friend gifted me a pregnancy journal, right after we found out I was pregnant. I love keeping track of such a special time in my life. 5. Slippers – Slipping into a cozy pair of slippers on days where my feet are aching, by the end of the day feels amazing. These ones are my favorite. 6. Hand Sanitizer – Being pregnant and sick is no fun. I love this chemical-free hand sanitizer, that's also toddler-friendly. 8. Maternity Denim – I was surprised to find how in love with maternity denim I would be! From a perfect skinny fit, to cute distressed styles and washes, this brand is my favorite, I have 4 different variations. This homemade "chicken" soup is essential this weekend, while I'm feeling under the weather. I switched up this recipe a little by adding gluten free noodles and vegan chicken. It can easily be swamped with chicken, for a non-vegan version. 3. Looking for Fall inspo? Check out the tablescapes, decor and recipes that have me inspired. 4. Pregnancy has my skin totally out of whack. This mask is one of my go-to's and so is the cleansing sponge. Definitely trying out this detoxifying cleanser, in this perfectly poreless trio, this weekend.

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About the Kentucky Division About the SCV International Anti-Hate Stance Camp Locations Big Sandy Brigade Bluegrass Brigade Cumberland Brigade Purchase Brigade South Central Brigade Western Brigade Heritage Operations Heritage Donors Kentucky Division Discussion Group Page checks payable to: Kentucky Division SCV Eddyville, KY 42038 Click to Contact Kentucky Legislators Click to Contact Kentucky Governor Looking for a GOOD read? Why Not Freedom? Click Banner Below Before Shopping on Amazon and help us earn 0.5% of your purchase! Joining The SCV Download your application by clicking on the link below: SCVApplicationFillable.pdf Then please Mail Application to: The Sons of Confederate Veterans Columbia TN 38402-0059 The Sons of Confederate Veterans was created in 1896 by Confederate veterans concerned that as they aged and passed on, there should be someone to carry on the memory of Confederate soldiers and sailors. To better understand the benevolent, fraternal and heritage mission of SCV, please read the charge of Lt. Gen. Stephen Dill Lee, given to SCV at the New Orleans reunion of United Confederate Veterans in 1906: "To you, Sons of Confederate Veterans, we submit vindication of the Cause for which we fought. To your strength will be given the defense of the Confederate soldier's good name, the guardianship of his history, the emulation of his virtues, the perpetuation of those principles he loved and which made him glorious and which you also cherish. Remember, it is your duty to see that the true history of the South is presented to future generations." Membership in the Sons of Confederate Veterans is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines, and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. You will need you ancestor's name, unit, state of service, and information as to his honorable service: discharged, captured, wounded, killed. The minimum age for membership is 12. Proving Ancestry Many members use family histories, Bibles and oral traditions as a starting point in their search for ancestor information. Proof of kinship to a Confederate soldier or sailor can take many forms. The easiest method is to contact the archives of the state from which the soldier fought and obtain a copy of the veteran's military service record. All Southern state archives have microfilm records of the soldiers who fought from that state, and a copy of the information can be obtained for a nominal fee. In addition, the former Confederate states awarded pensions to veterans and their widows. All of these records contain a wealth of information that can be used to document military service. The Kentucky Division of the SCV would be pleased to get you started off in the right direction in your research. Please contact our camp about your interest in joining the SCV and any questions you may have. Benefits of membership include participation in local, state, and national events, a membership certificate, and a subscription to Confederate Veteran magazine, published 6 times a year. Join us in honoring the memory of the Confederate soldier and sailor. Good luck, and we look forward to your compatriot-ship! State and National Archives National ArchivesGeneral Reference Branch (NNRG-P) National Archives & Records Admin. 7th & Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Alabama Dept. of Archives & History Arkansas History Commission One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 Florida State Archives R.A. Gray Bldg, 500 S. Bronough St. Georgia Dept. of Archives & History 330 Capitol Ave., S.E. Atlanta, GA 30334 Kentucky Dept. for Library & Archives Louisiana State Archives Baton Rouge, LA 70804 Maryland State Archives 350 Rowe Blvd. Mississippi Dept of Archives & History Jackson, Miss. 39205 North Carolina State Archives 109 East Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27611 Oklahoma Dept of Libraries Office of Archives & Records South Carolina Dept of Archives & History 8301 Park Lane Road Columbia, SC 29223 Tennessee State Library & Archives Texas State Library Archives Division Austin, TX 78711 Library of Virginia Archives Research Services Richmond Virginia 23219-8000 Tracing your Confederate Ancestors Remember, Confederate ancestry can be found on both paternal & maternal sides of your family, so trace as much as possible! 1. Begin by investing in some form of genealogy tools to record your family tree. There are several books available such as: Tracing Your Ancestry Logbook by E. Wilbur Helmbold Unpuzzling Your Past : The Best-Selling Basic Guide to Genealogy The Unpuzzling Your Past Workbook both by Emily Croom There are also a variety of computer programs available such as Ultimate Family Tree or Family Tree Maker You can also hire a private genealogist to work on your family tree for you. If you want to hire a researcher, write to the following address for a list of qualified individuals: Board for Certification of Genealogists, 1307 New Hampshire Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036. 2. Gather your family information such as family bibles, deeds, wills, marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, christening records, etc. Talk with members of your family. Take pictures of headstones. Record as much information as possible with as much detail as possible. 3. If you hit dead-ends, don't give up! If you have a surname(s), try posting a message at www.genforum.com or www.ancestry.com or www.rootsweb.com under the list of surnames for more help. You may try signing up for the mailing list(s) for that particular surname or area as well. 4. If you have family that seemed to have stayed in one particular area, try the library/archives for that County/State. In Kentucky, you can find a list of public libraries at this link or you can contact that particular county for more information. 5. Once you have found a Confederate ancestor(s) and have an idea of the unit/regiment in which they served, you will want copies of muster rolls, pension records, etc. Other resources to try are the United Daughters of the Confederacy libraries (www.hqudc.org), or even the Museum of the Confederacy (www.moc.org). Many researchers do charge fees for their time/service. You may want to try to do this on your own or pay for someone else to do the research if you stumble upon a "brick wall" within your own family tree. 6. Once you have documented your family tree and have found your connection to your Confederate ancestor, remember to share! Share with other family members! Take a copy to that area's library and ask that it be filed for other researchers and/or contact those resources above and ask if they would be interested in copies as well. This preserves your hard work for future generations! 7. Most important tip: NEVER GIVE UP & HAVE FUN!! Be sure to visit MAKE DIXIE GREAT AGAIN! Copyright Kentucky Division Sons of Confederate Veterans 2014 Webspace provided by Jim Pearce Camp #2527

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At first glance, you may have trouble seeing what is wrong. You might think that it is a little on the 'fat' side and you would be right. Do you see the two horizontal cracks? There is one toward the top and one near the bottom of the photo. These cracks are signs of an overwatered cactus. At the base of the saguaro are 4 drip emitters. You may be surprised to find that drip emitters around a cactus isn't necessarily a bad thing. But ONLY IF the irrigation line is used for cactus exclusively. Cactus do like a good drink of water once a month during dry, summer months and a dedicated drip-line can provide that. When the summer rains arrive, turn off off the water. In fall, winter and spring, your saguaro does not need any supplemental water. *Keep in mind that they survive on natural rainfall out in the desert. For the saguaro above, it is obvious from the size of the saguaro and the cracks, that the drip irrigation is probably being turned on too often. The other 2 Saguaro cacti on the property also are being overwatered. They are too 'fat'. The Desert Botanical Garden has an excellent article on how to grow Saguaro cacti, including how much, if any, water they need. https://www.azplantlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/IMG_0788.jpg 640 522 arizonaplantlady@gmail.com http://www.azplantlady.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/favicon.png arizonaplantlady@gmail.com2013-03-19 12:30:002016-10-26 14:36:14What's Wrong With This Picture?

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Daily — Tue: 6:30 p.m., Wed: 9 a.m. Although St. Monica was canonically established in 1956, the faith community had its origin more than a century ago when white Catholic settlers arrived with their slaves, who worshiped at St. Joseph Cathedral. In 1871, the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth opened St. Monica School for the children of Black Catholics. Longing for more active participation in the spiritual and social opportunities of their faith, Father Michael Lally was assigned to the Black Catholic community in 1942, and St. Monica became a mission parish the following year. Parishioners worshipped in St. Monica Chapel—a two-room structure that was rearranged each Sunday for services. Finally on September 23, 1956, Archbishop John Floersh blessed a new church, whose debt of $186,000 Father Lally paid in full before he was transferred in 1960—a result of seventeen years of effective stewardship. For two decades St. Monica was called "Father Lally's Church." A convent in 1960 relieved the Sisters of a daily trip from Nazareth. The school merged with St. Joseph School in 1966 but closed four years later. The Sisters then established a religious education program at St. Monica. At the parish's silver jubilee in 1968, the church was renovated. The Sisters of Notre Dame began teaching in the parish school of religion in 1972. The parish experienced further revitalization when it participated in RENEW 2000. Today with over 250 parishioners, St. Monica is a multicultural parish that faithfully worships God and proclaims the Gospel, both at services and through participation in movements to bring justice to the larger community.

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Posted by Jim McClure June 14, 2009 February 15, 2013 Archives, all posts, Books & reading, Explanations/controversy, For photo fans, Genealogy/research, Local journalism & Web, Longtime York families, People, School days, Small-town life6 Comments A leading York County name: 'Keeping it in family is the Glatfelter way' In this 2000 photo, Spring Grove players workout in their former football stadium, with the Glatfelter paper plant looming large. The team now plays in new digs – Papermakers Stadium – located near the new high school. (See related photo below.) Background posts: Private, public interests built Lake Marburg for manufacturing, recreation and Worker saved key historical surveys from Glatfelter pulping machine and White Woman of the Genessee captured 250 years ago in York County. Glatfelters have been making news around York County for, well, more than 250 years. Perhaps the most prominent Glatfelter is the Spring Grove papermaker. And just in the past few days, that Glatfelter was in the headlines because of a wonderful piece of land the company donated in Adams County and an air tank that ruptured (no one was injured) at its mill. When Harry Potter climbs back into the news, it's certain to bring back ties of the Glatfelter as the maker of the pages that people so devotedly turn. But the descendants of Casper Glattfelter – Glatfelters, Gladfelters, Glotfeltys, Clodfelters and Clotfelters – are known for more than papermaking… . Spring Grove's new stadium reflects the influence of Glatfelter paper mill in York County. So to bring all the sprawling Glatfelter clan together, we re-publish here a short story, first appearing in the 1999 York County 250th anniversary book "Builders and Heroes," about the family that first settled in York County in 1743. The following story was headlined "Keeping it in the family is the Glatfelter way" when it was published in the York Daily Record (11/11/99): When Charles H. Glatfelter set out to publish an early history of his family in America ("The Early Glattfelder Family in America: An Overview"), he knew just where to go for paper: the P.H. Glatfelter Company in Spring Grove. He knew a good typesetter, too: Holly Glatfelter Burns of Lancaster. Keeping it in the family is a piece of cake for descendants of Casper Glattfelder, a native of Switzerland who sailed to America in 1743 and spawned most of the Glatfelters, Gladfelters, Glotfeltys, Clodfelters and Clotfelters living in the United States today. They number in the thousands and occupy every walk of life, from farmers to physicians to historians such as Charles Glatfelter, a retired Gettysburg College professor. A large concentration of Casper's offspring remain in York County, where he made his home and was laid to rest. Family tradition has it that Casper and his brother-in-law established their homesteads along the south branch of the Codorus Creek be cause it reminded them of the hills of their homeland. Casper farmed his land, and when he died, passed his plantation to his son Felix. To his wife, Anna Maria, he willed one cow, the best bed, an assortment of household items and generous yearly rations of wheat, rye, pork and other produce. Casper had at least six sons who survived to maturity and an unknown number of daughters. His children gave him at least 55 grandchildren. Nobody knows why Casper and clan decided to make the treacherous voyage to America, but Charles Glatfelter's history, published in 1993 to observe the 250th anniversary of the family's arrival, suggests that the Glattfelders probably were motivated by "the belief that sooner or later things would be better for them and their children in the New World." In time, family members would climb to the highest echelons of American culture. But their rise would happen later rather than sooner. Glatt- felders spent more than a century toiling as farmers, merchants, tailors and other tradesmen before the family name became synonymous with suc cess. Writing in 1910, physician Noah Miller Glatfelter of St. Louis described the family as "industrious, economic, honest, patriotic, peace-loving citizens; neither rich nor poor; none found in almshouses or jails; not prominent in political preferment; prolific and long-lived, numbering now many thousands. . . . Until in recent years they have not been found in the higher educational walks and professions, though the spirit of the present augurs a future full of promise." Today their ranks include renowned educators such as the late Millard E. Gladfelter, who served as Temple University's fourth president, and prominent public servants such as U.S. Rep. Bill Goodling, R-York County, and former Pennsylvania Gov. George M. Leader, a Democrat. They also include captains of industry such as the late Philip H. Glatfelter, whose manufacturing legacy includes the paper mill and the plant that became York International Corp. P.H. Glatfelter, Casper's great-great-grandson, was 27 when he paid $14,000 for a small Spring Grove paper plant in 1864. Over the next 25 years, Glatfelter – the son of a farmer – expanded the mill to 20 times its original paper-making capacity. In 1886, during the writing of John Gibson's "History of York County, Pennsylvania," the mill was valued at $450,000. P.H. Glatfelter had market forces on his side, according to Charles Glatfelter, the family historian. "It could be that if events had turned differently, one would never have heard of him again," Charles Glatfelter said. "But he got into a business at the right time – at a time when the manufacture of paper was turning from rags to wood pulp as the raw material. And that brought the price of paper down and the consumption of paper way up. He was at the right place at the right time." Another Casper descendant who became a successful businessman is Arthur J. Glatfelter, owner of Glatfelter Insurance Group. The Loganville native opened his own insurance agency in 1951. Today, his company grosses more than $150 million a year and ranks among the top 15 insurance agencies nationwide. While expanding the company, Glatfelter pioneered insurance products for volunteer fire departments and other emergency service providers. Locally, the Glattfelder descendants are as famous for their reunions as for their entrepreneurship. Hundreds of family members gather each summer at Heimwald Park in Springfield Township to connect with kin from across the country. The family built Heimwald, or "home woods," in 1913 on land overlook ing Casper's homestead. A patio in the park is paved with bricks inscribed with names of family members. The bricks form a rough family tree. Casper's great-grandchildren and great-great-great-great-great-grandchildren have held annual reunions since 1906, with the exception of the World War II years, when gas was rationed and pleasure driving discouraged. "There are people who come maybe once in a lifetime," said Charles Glatfelter. "They may come from across the country. They may come from most of the way across the country. Sometimes they never return because of the distance and cost. But there is a man from New Mexico who brings his wife just about every other year . . ." A 1907 newspaper article about the second reunion, which drew more than 1,500 people, crows: "York County never welcomed such a gathering of clans." More recently, the reunion has graced the pages of Country Living magazine. Family members organized the Casper Glattfelder Association of America in the early 1900s to provide for the reunions. The association, which is run by a 17-member board of directors, publishes semi-annual newslet ters to keep the family in touch. Route 30 Roadside Giant sprouts as tourism lure Controversial mad hatter with colorful York County name tried to topple Old Hickory Casper Glattfelder descendants faithfully gather for 75th consecutive year Check out these archived York County history digital presentations Parks, towns and neighborhoods: Neat places to visit in York County, Pa. The story of historically black churches in York County begins with 17 members York County's Jewish history woven throughout our community's story

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Big chocolate makers still falter in holistic sustainability, says Green America in annual chocolate scorecard By Kristine Sherred contact 10-Nov-2019 - Last updated on 12-Nov-2019 at 16:15 GMT Sustainability has been integral to the mission of most smaller brands from their advent, earning them top marks from Green America, but global players lagged behind. Related tags: Guittard, Alter Eco, Theo Chocolate, Mars, Hershey, Mondelez, Nestlé, Godiva, Cocoa sustainability, Cocoa supply chain Nestlé, Mars, Hershey and Lindt earned C-level ratings in the organization's chocolate scorecard, while Mondelēz and Godiva fared worse. Smaller players including Alter Eco, Endangered Species, Theo and Tony's Chocolonely again received top marks in the fourth annual accountability assessment. Green America analyzed how effectively 15 chocolate companies are addressing sustainability​​ and human rights in their supply chains. This year, the nonprofit adjusted its approach: Instead of considering commitments and certifications only, it also dissects each company's plan to connect more directly with cocoa communities. Guittard, which is celebrating its 150th​ anniversary this year, was perhaps the largest chocolate maker to snag an above-average rating with a B+. Divine, Equal Exchange and Shaman were the only other brands to earn A's, in addition to the aforementioned top marks. Tony's, of course, has staked its brand​​ on achieving 'slave-free' chocolate. These smaller players were largely founded with farmer livelihood at top of mind, said Todd Larsen, who co-leads Green America's consumer and corporate engagement. "The larger brands have only agreed to address issues like child labor, farmer poverty, and rampant deforestation due to pressure from the public, media, and Congress. They are taking steps, but the actions they have taken are nowhere proportional to the problem,"​ he told ConfectioneryNews. Acknowledging that chocolate companies have improved their sourcing, Green America emphasized that farmer income remains low and child labor pervasive – issues the major players have inadequately tackled, agreed Charlotte Tate, labor justice manager at Green America. "Big brands must do more to tackle these issues and buying ethically sourced chocolate is one way for consumers to put pressure on brands to change their practices,"​ she said. Thus, the 2019 scorecard (now in its fifth year) also takes into account what specifically the companies have done to improve farmer livelihoods​​, promote sustainable agriculture and 'specifically address' child labor. "Companies publish reports and web content that emphasizes the programs they have in place to address social and environmental issues, but it is important for everyone to focus on what companies are actually achieving through these programs and initiatives." – Green America's Todd Larsen​ Incremental improvements, despite big plans for cocoa supply chain The shift in metrics boosted Hershey, which last year earned a C- with 70% of its cocoa certified compared to 80% in 2019. The Reese's maker pointed ConfectioneryNews to its 'substantial' Cocoa for Good campaign​​, launched last year, which will inject $500m into cocoa communities through 2030. It also called out its February 2019 pledge to pursue 'no new deforestation for cocoa' and to plant trees to shade cocoa crops, plus farmer training programs and its work with the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). "We recognize certification alone will not fully solve the entrenched social and economic challenges that contribute to the use of illegal child labor," ​company spokesperson Jeff Beck told ConfectioneryNews in an email. "To help create a bright future for young people and communities in cocoa-growing regions, we will continue to invest and innovate in this work alongside governments, NGOs, private foundations and activist groups."​ Belgium's Côte d'Or is one of Mondelēz's premium brands. On the other hand, the shift in metrics hurt Mondelēz, which fell from a C- to a D this year – having certified only an additional 8% of its supply chain from 2018 levels. Mondelēz told this site it was in the process of discussing the results with Green America; the nonprofit confirmed this forthcoming meeting. The confectioner believes the analysis lacked nuance and expressed consternation with benchmarking as a means to understand complex problems. Hershey also took issue with the approach: "Without better understanding the rubric by which all companies are evaluated, it's difficult to know why the substantial work and investments we are making are rated at a 'C'," ​the company told us, adding its 'broader' efforts in agroforestry in particular exceeded those of 'smaller companies with higher grades.' Since 2012, Mondelēz's Cocoa Life program has supported thousands of farmers through direct partnerships with on-the-ground NGOs, which the company says also addresses child labor in cocoa-growing communities. "But eliminating child labor from every community within the supply chain requires meaningful action to address the root causes,"​ the snack giant said in a statement to ConfectioneryNews. "By providing skills, education and access to resources, Cocoa Life is playing a vital role in improving the lives of farmers and driving positive change in cocoa communities around the world."​ (We spoke with Cocoa Life program director​​ Cathy Pieters in October.) Godiva on its F rating Godiva was the only company to receive a flat-out F from Green America. The Belgian chocolatier says it has committed to sourcing 100% sustainable cocoa by 2020, but it has not publicly shared details of its plans. (A page on its website, called Godiva Cares, offers snippets of its work​​ with the World Cocoa Foundation and Save the Children, but specifics are scarce.) In a statement to ConfectioneryNews, the company said it "condemns forced labor or any practice that exploits, endangers or harms people, especially children."​ Referencing its corporate 'code of conduct' that 'explicitly prohibits' forced and child labor, Godiva continued: "We do not own farms and purchase our cocoa through third parties which puts us at a distinct disadvantage on scorecards such as these that don't allow for an accurate representation of our longstanding commitment to people and planet."​ Certified cocoa does not equal sustainability A major sticking point with certification schemes is that they all differ in their approach and their standards, and in some cases, companies self-certify, eschewing third-party programs entirely. That complexity renders accountability opaque at best and impossible at worst. "Companies publish reports and web content that emphasizes the programs they have in place to address social and environmental issues, but it is important for everyone to focus on what companies are actually achieving through these programs and initiatives,"​ said Larsen in an email. In Green America's report, the amount of certified cocoa in the supply chain does not necessarily spell success. Ferrero, for example, reports 75% of its cocoa as certified (compared to only half in 2018) but landed a D rating. That low grade appears to hinge on the fact that Ferrero has not shared an actual dollar investment to support such sustainability initiatives. Hershey and Mondelēz have publicly invested in their fairtrade programs; Nestlé has spent $110m since 2010 on its cocoa plan. In a short statement, the Italian candy conglomerate said it is "committed to making cocoa farming free of child labor and deforestation" ​through its Ferrero Farming Values Program, recently updated in the company's annual Corporate Sustainability Report​​. Ferrero sources a small percentage of its cocoa through third-party platforms like UTZ, Rainforest Alliance or Fairtrade International. Of an estimated 390,000 tons of cocoa, bought from 2016 to 2019, about 10% was certified Fairtrade. The company will also meet with Green America to discuss its D grade, which both parties confirmed to ConfectioneryNews. We recognize that today's cocoa supply chain does not reflect the transformation needed and does not deliver on our ambitions for everyone along the chain to have the opportunity to thrive. – Mars Inc.​ World's biggest candy makers could be better Mars (a privately held company, unlike its direct competitors) and Nestlé both landed in the middle of the pack, as they did last year, with C+ ratings. As part of its Sustainable in a Generation plan, Mars will invest $1bn over 10 years to source 100% responsibly sourced and traceable cocoa while improving farmer income and shoring up its child labor monitoring and remediation (CLMRS) systems. Notably, Mars says it was the first major confectioner to publicly support​​ the floor price increase and living income differentials proposed by Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire. Despite progress, the company acknowledged the challenging road ahead: "We recognize, however, that today's cocoa supply chain does not reflect the transformation needed and does not deliver on our ambitions for everyone along the chain to have the opportunity to thrive. That is why we launched Cocoa for Generations, our new approach for how we intend to step-change efforts given all we have learned over the years about what works and does not work."​ Nestlé, which reports 43% sustainable cocoa in its supply chain (about 186,000 tons), did not respond to a request for comment. Though the company will admittedly fall short of its 2020 deforestation goals​​, it remains committed to a 2021 deadline. In addition to monetary commitment, Nestlé has partnered with the International Cocoa Initiative on a cocoa-focused CLMRS, which has reportedly monitored 40,000 kids. Guittard: 150 years of quality and value Smaller than the Hershey's and Godiva's of the world, but larger (and with a different business model) than brands like Theo and Alter Eco, Guittard is uniquely situated in the supply chain, having just celebrated its 150th​ anniversary. Guittard's sustainability program – called Cultivate Better – prioritizes quality and value, nurtured in part through Fair Trade, Rainforest Alliance and organic certifications. Additionally, as a specialty chocolate supplier, it often buys direct from farmers, paying a premium "far above the market price for cocoa – believing that flavor and quality are value."​ Systemic change can only happen through collective action among industry, government and entities like the World Cocoa Foundation, the company told ConfectioneryNews in a statement. With WCF, for instance, Guittard has helped build three 'Flavor Labs' – one each in Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Indonesia – that "promote farming and harvest practices to prioritize quality and flavor research."​ Smaller chocolate companies lead in sustainability Outside of Guittard, the other seven smaller brands earned A's on Green America's scorecard. Collectively, they all stressed their founding principles and dedication to, as Alter Eco put it, 'full-circle' sustainability. Alter Eco's truffle wrappers are fully compostable. By sharing success stories with the industry, Alter Eco hopes it can "serve as a model for other companies to encourage collective impact and changes, as there's definitely power in numbers,"​ said Antoine Ambert, director of innovation and sustainability at Alter Eco. Just this autumn, the San Francisco-based chocolate maker created the Amazon Alliance​​ with fellow eco-friendly brands. By 2020, it plans to boast a full portfolio of either compostable or recyclable packaging​​. Asked if size should affect sustainability, Ambert told us: "While there may be more obstacles for a large company to achieve sustainability in its supply chain than for one that's our size, that certainly shouldn't be a deterrent. Supply chain sustainability and integrity is important and it should matter to companies of all sizes. The extra time and steps it takes to make it happen is worth it for the future of our planet."​ Seattle-based Theo Chocolate agreed that size should not inhibit pursuing sustainable and ethical business practices. "We believe scale isn't necessarily what makes the focus on sustainability easier. Because we make our own chocolate from scratch, as a bean to bar chocolate maker, we can control the inputs we use,"​ the company told ConfectioneryNews, adding that its mission has not changed despite now being a nationally distributed brand. "We hope that through this work, Theo Chocolate and other like-minded chocolate companies will help speed up the chocolate industry's transition to a more ethical approach."​ While there may be more obstacles for a large company to achieve sustainability in its supply chain than for one that's our size, that certainly shouldn't be a deterrent. Supply chain sustainability and integrity is important and it should matter to companies of all sizes. The extra time and steps it takes to make it happen is worth it for the future of our planet. –​ Alter Eco's Antoine Ambert Related topics: Manufacturers, Ingredients, Commodities, Industry Voices, Chocolate, Cocoa & Sugar, Mars, Lindt, Nestle, Mondelez International, Hershey, Ferrero, Sustainable Sourcing, Premium, Green Packaging Rainforest Alliance strengthens its cocoa certification program with stricter audit rules A fair approach to child labor issues in sugar and cocoa farming Mars announces new conservation partner to improve its cocoa supply-chain Cadbury owner donates thousands of chocolates to food charity New green EXBERRY® powders from turmeric and spirulina EXBERRY® by GNT | 21-Nov-2022 | Technical / White Paper EXBERRY® Shade Bright Green – Powder is designed to deliver bright, bluish green shades in dry and powdered applications such as bakery mixes, seasonings,... Better-for-you is better for business Valio | 20-Sep-2022 | Application Note The challenge confronting chocolate and confectionery manufacturers is how to balance taste with consumers' demand for confectionery that allows for indulgence... Finding a sweet balance between health, indulgence Cargill | 09-Aug-2022 | Technical / White Paper The confectionery category has had a wild ride the past couple of years. Amid the pandemic, consumers sought comfort in indulgence; now, they're looking... Create sugar-less chocolate with Isomalt BENEO | 10-May-2022 | Technical / White Paper Almost 1 in 4 consumers in the US say the best way to control sugar intake is eating less sugar-full candy. But nobody likes to give up on a good tasting... EXBERRY® by GNT | SweeGen | Uelzena eG By Bartek New Ingredient Optimizes Pectin-based Gel Production By Carbon Cloud How to use climate performance as a growth factor in a competitive market By PT Freyabadi Indotama How rising demand for sustainable chocolate in Southeast Asia is fueling change in the industry

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A torn pectoral muscle was not enough to prevent former Ohio State center Billy Price, who was selected as the No. 21 overall pick in the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. After redshirting his freshman season, Price started at guard for the National Championship-winning Buckeyes in 2014, earning second-team freshman All-American honors. After being names to the third-team All Big Ten in 2015, Price was named a team captain in 2016, being named as a first-team All-American and first-team All Big Ten. Following in the footsteps of former Ohio State offensive lineman Pat Elflein, who was selected in the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings, Price, in his final season, moved from guard to center. He was awarded the 2017 Rimington Trophy, given to the best center in college football. With unanimous first-team All American honors and first-team All Big Ten, Price was also named as the Rimington-Pace Big Ten offensive lineman of the year. Price helped Ohio State become the best rush offense in the Big Ten last season. Averaging 5.8 yards per carry, the Buckeyes recorded 243.2 rushing yards per game with 34 touchdowns on the ground. In pass protection, Price was one of the leaders on the offensive line that allowed an average of 1.6 sacks per game. While participating in the bench press during the NFL Combine, Price tore his pectoral muscle. He underwent surgery for the injury and is not expected to be back until after the draft.

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'Ideas are easy. Everybody in the industry has more ideas than they could fit in', says Warren Spector 'Games are about what you cut, not what's included' MCV Staff 5th July 2012 Development News Successful games are about what the developer cuts and not what they include, claims Warren Spector. Speaking to IGN, the Epic Mickey and Deus Ex designer said that coming up with a plethora of ideas and concepts for a game was the easy part, but it was identifying and cutting the bits that don't fit that made a game successful. "I always say games are not about what you include in your game, they're about what you cut; they always are," said Spector. "Ideas are easy. Everybody in the game business just has more ideas than they could possibly put into every game they ever work on in their lives. "So what you do is you throw in everything you think is cool, everything you think is going to resonate with people, everything that people already care about, and then you start trimming things that don't fit." Spector added that whilst it sounded easy to do, working out what features didn't fit into a game was tough to identify, and highlighted subplots and elements taken out of Deus Ex as an example of the difficulties of this process. "I'm making it sounds like it's easy, I mean, it's not. It's really, really hard to figure out what to cut, what not to include, but it's just part of the process," he said. "Trust me, on Deus Ex there was a whole sub-plot involving the White House that I cut. "There was a whole storyline about the Russo-Mexican Alliance storming across the border into Texas and taking over Texas. I mean, none of that ended up in the game, right? I knew what was happening in the asteroid belt while all of those events were happening in the world of Deus Ex on Earth. "So every game you do that. I don't want to be glib about it, but that's what you when you're a game developer or a storyteller, or probably a filmmaker or a novelist or anything else. You think of all the cool stuff you want to do and then you start cutting the bits that don't fit." Tags cchapplenbmedia deus ex development epic mickey game design warren spector Previous Where are the females in Aliens: Colonial Marines? Next Is this a PS3 Super Slim? XDev report: 86 per cent concerned by impact of COVID-19 on worldwide game development Borderlands 3 developer Gearbox accused of reneging on staff bonuses 'Indie publishing is dead' says Hello Neighbor franchise co-founder CD Projekt Red settles Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuit for £1.55 million The studio behind Cyberpunk 2077 has settled a class action lawsuit that was originally filed back in January 2021

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Today's recipe, Gluten-Free Italian Casserole, is my adaptation of a recipe from a decades-old cookbook from the church my husband grew up in. I've shared before that church and community cookbooks have always been my favorites and that fact didn't change when I went gluten free. If these kinds of cookbooks have always been your favorites, too, they still can be. Quite a few recipes that are included in such cookbooks are naturally gluten free. Other recipes simply need a substitution of a gluten-free version of a key ingredient, as the Italian Casserole recipe that I'm sharing today did. I just flipped through the source cookbook for this recipe once again and re-confirmed that both statements are true. I also took note of how many recipes I've already made from this cookbook (my modifications are noted right on my copy) and how many of those adapted recipes that I still need to share with you all. The original recipe for the Italian Casserole was "fine" before I went gluten free, but even then I wanted a simpler recipe with slightly fewer ingredients so I used spaghetti/pasta sauce instead of the combination of tomato sauce, tomato paste, onions, and spices. I also made some changes based on our personal preferences—such as using only a fourth of the pepperoni slices and usually opting for shredded mozzarella cheese instead of mozzarella slices. Too much pepperoni can lead to indigestion (and we didn't need that much meat) and shredded mozzarella does a better job of getting in the "nooks and crannies" of the pasta than sliced mozzarella does. Years later when I went gluten free, all I needed to do to make this recipe safe for Son and I was to substitute gluten-free pasta and ensure that all the other ingredients in the recipe were gluten free. That was quite easy to do and the results were as delicious as always, so here's the recipe as I make it today with notes on making slight variations. I hope you'll enjoy this recipe. It's a great one for a large family to enjoy or to take to a potluck event. For the two of us, it can last quite a few days! Therefore, if you wish to make the recipe for two people, I recommend splitting it and freezing half of it versus eating it at every meal until it's gone. After all, I want you to still love this recipe after you make it the first time! Oh, before I forget, I'll share a bit of a side story on this recipe. When I made this casserole a while back, I made it specifically so I could photograph it and share it with you all. I planned to have enough daylight left to snap a few quick photos before we ate our dinner. Alas, I couldn't locate my camera. Because I hadn't gotten a great photo of Sonny (perhaps I would have gotten a far better one if I'd been out in the snow with him and Mr. GFE earlier?), I'd stuck the camera back in the closest receptacle—the crock—hoping for another opportunity. Then I'd forgotten all about it. By the time I found my camera the evening I made this casserole, dinner was very late and the only lighting for photos was, well, unnatural. Still … I promise this gluten-free Italian Casserole makes for a beautiful presentation and is likely to become a favorite of family and friends who love all things saucy, cheesy, and Italian! Gluten-Free Italian Casserole. Ooey gooey Italian goodness! Sort of like a combination of lasagna and pizza. Such outstanding comfort food! Add a salad and wine and your deluxe meal is ready. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Lightly grease 9 x 13 baking dish. Brown ground beef in a large, deep skillet. Drain. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel if needed (to remove grease) and add ground beef back to skillet. Over medium to medium-high heat, quickly bring the mixture to a boil. Stir, reduce heat to low and simmer for a few minutes, stirring as needed, until mixture is evenly heated. Spoon half of your mixture into the bottom of your baking dish. Add cheese, distributing evenly over---and completely covering---the meat layer. Add pepperoni slices, distributing evenly over the cheese layer. Bake for 30 minutes. Serve. If you prefer not to use ready-made pasta sauce, you can use your own homemade sauce or you can use the following ingredients to make a quick pasta sauce: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 tbsp oil (I use extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil); 1 jar/can tomato sauce (15 ounces); 2 cans tomato paste (each 6 ounces); dash of ground oregano; and dash of ground basil. In a large skillet, sauté chopped onion in oil. Add tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, and basil, mixing well. I say "about 4 cups" on the pasta amount because I've gotten away with a slightly lesser amount when necessary. I always precook my pepperoni slices a bit in the microwave and blot them with a paper towel to remove the grease because although I love pepperoni, I don't like the amount of grease that pepperoni can add to recipes when it's not precooked. Originally published March 23, 2015; updated September 13, 2018. Your story about the misplaced camera cracked me up! This recipe looks scrumptious! I will definitely give it a try. This casserole is a pretty delicious main dish for sure. I recommend that you make it when you have several hungry folks to feed or split and freeze part of it if you don't. Wow, this looks like the ultimate family food. I think this can easily be made ahead then just put in the oven the next day for dinner. Perfect for volleyball nights so the males in the family don't starve when we are home late. Nom, nom, nom! This casserole will be a hit. Our favorite flavors and easy, too. Please don't tell Sonny that dogs Mac & Cheese are trying to stay cool in our record temperatures- it was 90 degrees today! You have my sympathy on the camera front!! Often happens to me and it is so frustrating! Last night when I was making tea I had the most amazing light so got loads of great snaps…most of the time they are dreadful because I am making the food to be consumed immediately by the family!!! Shirley, this looks yummy! I'm afraid I'll have to do it with homemade sauce though, for our daughter's sake. We haven't been able to find a prepared sauce on the market that she can tolerate. She has a great many things to avoid, and now gluten, also, along with me. Maybe I can put the pepperoni on one end, so I can have a little! I will have to think about that one! I enjoyed your story about looking for your camera! Your dog is beautiful! Hi Jeanne–Thanks so much regarding the recipe, my sily camera story, and our dog! 🙂 Homemade sauce is a wonderful thing, even when one doesn't have additional food intolerances. Did you see the way to make a simple sauce for this recipe in the notes? Perhaps your daughter might be able to tolerate those ingredients. This recipe is really good with pepperoni. If that's on your daughter's forbidden list, perhaps you can simply top your servings with precooked pepperoni right before you eat. 😉 Hope you can make the recipe happen for you all! Shirley! I made the Italian Casserole and it was wonderful! Wunderbar! Fantastico! I took it to a potluck dinner at church. People liked it, and there wasn't much left! I used one can of prepared gluten free pasta sauce, and made up the rest, using tomato paste and tomato sauce, and a few spices. I used Barilla penne pasta and fresh mozzarella. I didn't get to use the pepperoni – that's for next time! Thanks for the yummy recipe! It's a keeper! My husband and daughter loved it too! Shirley – this is my kind of dish! Sounds yummy delicious, wonderful comfort food! That looks great Shirley! I love church cookbooks too — they remind me of the great food at church fellowship dinners when I was growing up. Shirley, my similar recipe is very popular with my family and others I have served it too. Your post reminded me of that. I just wish that I could eat it. And congratulations, it was the most popular entry at Gluten-Free Wednesdays last week! OH MY!! THAT looks phenomenal! Aw man. Cheeessseeeeee!! Pepperoni! Mmmmm! Yum! I'm going to try this with Daiya cheese! Thanks, Shirley. Hi Mary–Great to see you! 🙂 I think this recipe will work fine with Daiya. You might even use less Daiya as some of the readers have used less cheese successfully. Personally, I usually use less Daiya than I would of dairy cheese in recipes. Anyway, enjoy! I made this whole recipe for just the two of us: my thought was "What Am I Going to Do With All of This? No problem: my husband said I'll gladly eat this every night until it's gone! Honestly, this is the best gf pasta dish I have ever made! I'm sharing it with Gluten Free Erie Pa. at our May meeting. Hi Barb–Oh, you have made my day, dear! I'm so very happy this was a hit with you and your hubby. 🙂 I hope your support group members will love it just as much! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment with such positive feedback! Hi Valley–Thanks so much for taking the time to leave this comment and welcome to gfe! 🙂 I'm so very happy that this recipe was a hit at your house! Hi Brianna–Welcome to gfe! 🙂 Yes, as indicated in the ingredients listing, the pasta should be cooked. Hope you all love this recipe and that the folks you share it with do, too!

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Celebrate in style with friends and colleagues this festive season by hosting your very own Christmas party with us. THE SMALL PRINT: Basically, you pay £2,500 (inc vat) and can have anywhere from 50 to 100 guests. The price doesn't change.

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The METER MIX® PAR 20G and 200G metering, mixing and dispensing machine was specially developed for component bonding and sealing applications. These dispensing machines process epoxy as well as other materials, e.g. polyurethane, silicone or polysulphide. One of their main characteristics is the wide range of high-viscosity material systems that can be very reliably metered. Precise doses or accurate beads can be metered with excellent repeatability. The twin follower seal plates process the materials directly from the original supplier's containers providing a clean, mess-free operation with little exposure to the materials. Both of these machines also feature independent electric inverter drive motor control in order to provide precise control over mixing ratio, flow rate and shot size with the added benefit of a continuous flow rate. Interface with automated systems for fully or semi-automatic applications is also possible.

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Over the years our products have achieved several significant awards, and continue to do so, both national and international, of which we are very proud. Being recognized for the quality with which we work is an incentive to continue on the path of improvement, always looking for the satisfaction of our customers and their palates. Below is a selection of some of the major awards received.

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AmeriCann, Inc. (OTCQB: ACAN), an agricultural-technology company that is developing the next generation of eco-friendly start-of-the-art greenhouse cannabis cultivation and processing properties, has released designs for Building 2 which includes 345,000 square feet of cannabis manufacturing and cultivation infrastructure at its 52-acre Massachusetts Medical Cannabis Center (MMCC) in Freetown, MA. The configuration of Building 2 includes over 100,000 square feet of dedicated cannabis extraction, processing and product manufacturing space and approx. 245,000 sq. ft. of cultivation infrastructure. The dedicated cultivation facilities are designed to utilize AmeriCann's proprietary greenhouse system called Cannopy. AmeriCann is a publicly traded agricultural technology (Ag-Tech) company that is developing a new generation of sustainable, state-of-the-art cannabis cultivation and processing properties. According to a report published by Ameri Research, the global legal cannabis market size was valued at USD 14.3 Billion in 2016 and is expected to reach USD 63.5 Billion by 2024. The accelerating pace of cannabis legalization globally, increasing investment in R&D and rising demand for medical cannabis are the main factors that drive the cannabis market growth. Benefits of legalization cannabis also include growing tax revenues due to product sales. In 2016, Colorado generated over USD 1.1 Billion revenue from the sale of cannabis products. North America is the largest market for legal cannabis, accounting over 49% of the market shares. #MedicalCannabis can help patients with #PTSD by decreasing anxiety, improving sleep, decreasing nightmares, and helping to reduce avoidant behaviors. Not to mention much cheaper than most of these opioids. The cannabis market size will only grow if the politicians allow. #Medical #cannabis holds the largest market shares in the #global market, while cannabis for #recreational use is expected to grow at a faster rate. how is $ACAN's distribution network set? Do they leave it to a 3rd party or have contracts with specific dispensaries?

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Luminous made one bravure ep release. Tim Chaplin (music) and Julie Ann Mackay (words & voice) presents this little but great, hard but fragile, dark but shiny industrial mini album filled with emotions and original expressions. This is contemporary experimental music! Including cover made by Jozef Veselovsky.

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No: 235, 1 July 2021, Press Release Regarding The Rejection Of The Re-registration Application Of The Turkish Union Of Xanthi By The Supreme Court Of Greece The signboard of the Turkish Union of Xanthi, the oldest non-governmental organization of the Turkish Muslim Minority in Western Thrace, was taken down in 1983 due to the word "Turkish" in its name and the association was banned in 1986 by a court decision. As a result of the legal struggle carried out by the Turkish Union of Xanthi, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled in 2008 that the right to freedom of association was violated by Greece, and has invited the country to make the necessary arrangements for the registration of the association. In this context, within the scope of the execution of the ECtHR judgement, a law was adopted in Greece in 2017, allowing the banned associations to apply for re-registration. However, serious exceptions were introduced for the acceptance of these applications. It has been learnt that the application made by the Turkish Union of Xanthi following the aforementioned law for re-registration was rejected by the Supreme Court, in the wake of the previous rejection by the Court of Appeal, with the decision announced on 30 June 2021. With the aforementioned judgement, domestic remedies in Greece have been exhausted for the third time in the 38-year-long struggle of the Turkish Union of Xanthi for justice and democracy. This shows that Greece, a member of the European Union and the Council of Europe, persists in its repressive policies, intending to deny the identity of the Turkish Muslim Minority of Western Thrace despite the ECtHR judgements. We condemn the decision of the Greek Supreme Court which ignores the ECtHR judgement, and invite Greece to act in accordance with international law and implement the ECtHR judgements that it has avoided for 13 years, and to take the necessary steps towards the registration of the associations of the Turkish Minority in Western Thrace. We will continue to support the Turkish Union of Xanthi's struggle to legal remedies in line with ECtHR judgements.

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The Vision API can detect and transcribe text from PDF and TIFF files stored in Google Cloud Storage. Document text detection from PDF and TIFF must be requested using the asyncBatchAnnotate function, which performs an asynchronous request and provides its status using the operations resources. Output from a PDF/TIFF request is written to a JSON file created in the specified Google Cloud Storage bucket. Pricing for PDF/TIFF document text detection is at the DOCUMENT_TEXT_DETECTION rate. Please see the Pricing page for details. The Vision API accepts PDF/TIFF files up to 2000 pages. Larger files will return an error. API keys are not supported for asyncBatchAnnotate requests. See Using a service account for instructions on authenticating with a service account. The account used for authentication must have access to the Cloud Storage bucket that you specify for the output (roles/editor or roles/storage.objectCreator or above). You can use an API key to query the status of the operation; see Using an API key for instructions. inputConfig replaces the image field used in other Vision API requests. It contains two child fields: gcsSource.uri is the Google Cloud Storage URI of the PDF or TIFF file (accessible to the user or service account making the request); mimeType is one of application/pdf or image/tiff. outputConfig specifies the Cloud Storage bucket/folder to write the output to. It must contain a Google Cloud Storage URI as the value of the gcsDestination.uri field. The bucket must be writeable by the user or service account making the request. The filename will be output-x-to-y, where x and y represent the PDF/TIFF page numbers included in that output file. If the file exists, its contents will be overwritten. The batchSize field specifies how many pages of output should be included in each output JSON file. This name represents a long-running operation, which can be queried using the v1.operations API. To retrieve your Vision annotation response, send a GET request to the v1.operations endpoint, passing the value of name in the URL. Before trying this sample, follow the C# setup instructions in the Vision Quickstart Using Client Libraries . For more information, see the Vision C# API reference documentation . // How many pages should be grouped into each json output file. // written to GCS, we can list all the output files. // List objects with the given prefix. // Process the first output file from GCS. // Select the first JSON file from the objects in the list. // The actual response for the first page of the input file. // Here we print the full text from the first page. Before trying this sample, follow the Go setup instructions in the Vision Quickstart Using Client Libraries . For more information, see the Vision Go API reference documentation . // PDF file stored in GCS. // Supported MimeTypes are: "application/pdf" and "image/tiff". Before trying this sample, follow the Java setup instructions in the Vision Quickstart Using Client Libraries . For more information, see the Vision Java API reference documentation . * Performs document text OCR with PDF/TIFF as source files on Google Cloud Storage. * @throws Exception on errors while closing the client. // Set the GCS source path for the remote file. .setMimeType("application/pdf") // Supported MimeTypes: "application/pdf", "image/tiff" // Set the GCS destination path for where to save the results. // Create the configuration for the output with the batch size. // The batch size sets how many pages should be grouped into each json output file. // the first two pages of the input file. // Parse through the object to get the actual response for the first page of the input file. Before trying this sample, follow the Node.js setup instructions in the Vision Quickstart Using Client Libraries . For more information, see the Vision Node.js API reference documentation . Before trying this sample, follow the Python setup instructions in the Vision Quickstart Using Client Libraries . For more information, see the Vision Python API reference documentation . """OCR with PDF/TIFF as source files on GCS""" # How many pages should be grouped into each json output file. # written to GCS, we can list all the output files. # List objects with the given prefix. # Process the first output file from GCS. # the first two pages of the input file. # The actual response for the first page of the input file. # Here we print the full text from the first page. Before trying this sample, follow the PHP setup instructions in the Vision Quickstart Using Client Libraries . For more information, see the Vision PHP API reference documentation . Before trying this sample, follow the Ruby setup instructions in the Vision Quickstart Using Client Libraries . For more information, see the Vision Ruby API reference documentation . # gcs_source_uri = "Google Cloud Storage URI, eg. 'gs://my-bucket/example.pdf'" # gcs_destination_uri = "Google Cloud Storage URI, eg. 'gs://my-bucket/prefix_'" puts "Waiting for the operation to finish."

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How far can you travel for under $700 in Summer 2014? We asked our team of travel agents for international destinations with airfare under $700 from Portland, Oregon. Book Now! These fares are based on dates in June 2014, and subject to change until ticketed. Want to stay domestic? Roundtrip to Honolulu in mid-June is $657 per person. Note that fares to all destinations tend to sell out after schools are out on June 15, and that hurricane season in the Caribbean does not start until July 1. Book the first two weeks of June for the best fares! Consult our agents at Willamette Intl Travel at 1-800-821-0401 to book your summer vacation today! We can help you find the best deals for your family or honeymoon. Filed under Airlines, Canada, Caribbean, News, South America, Travel Tips, USA, Where in the World is the WIT Agent?, Where in the World is the WIT Client?

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NOTE - The recipe in the opening post has gone through some evolution and has been slightly modified. Scroll down for the final version! My next two brews will include a straight-up American Pale Ale and a straight-up English Pale Ale; this thread is for the American Pale Ale. What I really like about this easy-to-read book is how it introduces you to a versatile spectrum of 10 beer styles (pale ale, brown ale, porter, stout, saison, wheat, pilsner, Scottish ale, abbey ale and barleywine), with good descriptions and back-stories to each style. The book also includes basic, no-frills recipes for perfecting the fundamentals of each style (with some suggestions for possible variations) as you progressively learn to become a well-rounded brewer. This, to me, is a stroke of genius, and this brew represents the beginning of my quest to brew my way through those 10 styles, along with a possible variation or two along the way, such as in the case of the Pale Ale (American and English). My goal for this brew is for a stripped-down, non-complicated American Pale that reflects a few things about me. I am not consciously attempting to duplicate or emulate any commercial beer, but I do want it to conform to the style in general. I want this ale to be a malt-forward beer with good hop flavor and aroma, and a bitterness that is at the low end of the pale ale scale (see what I did there?). My name for the beer (Amerikanisch) is a nod to my German roots, and the pale ale malt that I will be brewing with comes from Montana. My chosen hops (Chinook) pay homage to my hometown. I'll be ordering the ingredients tonight, and hope to brew this beer next week. I have very little experience with American Pale Ales, so I am looking forward to learning about them. As always, I welcome feedback and suggestions with this - I consider myself to be very much a beginning brewer, and batting ideas around is always good for learning new things. Please feel free to chime in, follow along or otherwise participate in the discussion. Due to an extremely hot and busy summer, I have not yet brewed this beer. Dusting it off and looking at it again, I've got a couple of ideas that I plan to do to modify it while still keeping it simple and in-line with my goals. a) I plan to work a bit of Munich in; just enough to give the malts what I hope will be an old-school-ish flavour. b) I plan to adjust the hops schedule to reflect a modest bittering from Chinook with Cascade primarily for aroma and flavor. Having said that, if anyone has any suggestions on how to let the aroma and flavor of the Chinook hops peek through just a bit (without throwing the beer into a hop-bombed, high-IBU condition), I am all ears. My IBU goal is still to be somewhere between 30 and 31. Above all, I want to keep this a simple, no-frills American Pale Ale, so that will be the first consideration. Sunday, 18 February, I was - finally! - able to brew this beer. I am up to my neck in a busy week already, so I will keep it short; however, as far as I can tell, everything went very well with the brew and I encountered no difficulties that I can recall. My temperatures have been up and down during this ferment, due to our chaotic weather and environmental factors within the home. We'll see how this turns out, but it currently looks and smells absolutely beautiful. I bottled this beer last night. Thanks to some good fortune, I was able to get nine bottles with just enough left over for a small sample. The reason I credit this to good fortune is because one of my older sons did a little bit of unauthorized "sampling" right before I put the beer in to cold-crash. The sample was great - the beer is a really nice, golden colour, and the aroma of the Cascade hops is about as perfect as one could ask for. There was also some malt character in the aroma as well, and I believe that this Munich malt was an excellent choice. The beer is not yet carbonated, of course, but I was able to get a pretty good indication of how it will be from tasting the sample. From what I can see, the characteristics I mentioned vis a vis the aroma are going to be much the same in the taste, as well. I elected not to go overboard with the hops on this, keeping them at 30 IBUs; having said that, it appears that the timing of the hops schedule (in the "recipe" above) worked out to give me exactly what I was hoping for: a beer that isn't an overly-bitter hop bomb, yet has some very nice aroma and flavours reflecting the hops. Now, the wait begins - early indications are that I did well with this, and that I achieved exactly what I set out to do...but time will tell, for sure! This is a very good-looking beer, with a beautiful colour; I would prefer just a little more with the head, but it is still very young, so we will see what the future holds in a week or so. It tastes great, which is what matters most! When I set out to create this beer, I wanted something that was classic and refreshing; not a hop bomb, but well-balanced. I believe that I achieved this here, as the play between the malts and the Cascade hops was wonderful; not too bitter, and not too sweet. This resulted in a refreshing, very drinkable beer that had some really nice malt character. Of the beers we sampled that night, it was by far the favourite. I'll try to get a little more detail the next time we enjoy this beer, but I'm thinking it is a success on the first try. If anyone wants to give this one a shot, I'd be interested in opinions. It would have been much more clear, except for the fact that I had to drive on about 8 miles of bumpy dirt roads to get where I was, due to local flooding. This is hands-down a great beer. It's got just enough malt character to be interesting, and just enough hops character to make it refreshing - no more, no less. I have tried several American pale ales since I first embarked on this journey, and at least half of them seem to be hop bombs that are right up there with IPA's; this is not the case here ~ it is well-balanced and simply great. The American pale ales that I liked were well-balanced, as well, showing off this or that hop without kicking down any doors. That is what I was going for, and that is thankfully what I got. From what I can see, I reached my goals that I was working for when I started this project; it reflects me, who I am and what I am about - and it is also a very good beer. It looks great, it smells great, it tastes great, and I like it. This beer, with its super-simple grain bill and good balance of refreshing hops, might be one of the best beers I've ever brewed. I am sure that it is the same (or virtually the same) as many, many other APA recipes out there, but it is certainly going to be my "go-to" recipe for this style of beer. Everything about it is good, and the things that I liked about it the first time I tried it seem to have improved a little more with some time in the bottle. All-around, a great beer - no complaints, and a lot of praise. If you have friends or relatives who are new to home-brewed beer or craft beer, this one will almost surely be enjoyed by them, and might open a door to some new adventures for them.

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On the subject of the negative popularity that has characterized the Parliament of Ghana in the last week or two, the most infamous person may just be the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joseph Osei-Owusu. Being the sit-in Speaker of Parliament this week when the minority controversially rejected the 2022 Budget and majority overturned the decision and further approved same, a lot was on his shoulders. The Bekwai Member of Parliament, on November 30, when the budget was approved, counted himself as the 138th MP in the House, making it possible for a quorum to be formed in the House, leading to the approval of the earlier rejected budget. With tempers rising on the back of arguments and counter-arguments from both the minority and the majority sides of the House, all eyes were on Joseph Osei-Owusu, expecting that his leadership on the day would settle things. That didn't seem to have happened but what were his last words before he adjourned sitting for an hour? Here are those last words spoken by the sit-in Speaker of Parliament on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, before things flew out of the window: "Article 104, it says: Voting in Parliament, it is should be differentiated from 102 which says: Quorum in Parliament. 102 says 'Quorum in Parliament,' 104 says 'Voting in Parliament,' and that is the interpretation given by the Rt. Honourable Doe Adjaho. "So, the clear distinction has been set out and it is on record in this House. Then, when members argue that otherwise provided in the constitution, it is clear that it is provided for in Article 2912, where it is required that a decision be made two-thirds of members. It doesn't mean we should go through a quorum for… "So, Honourable members, let me state on record that I am a Member of Parliament, I was counted to make the quorum and I make the quorum but I did not vote while presiding, therefore the application; the request is refused," he said. Koku Anyidoho Launches Fresh Attack On Asiedu Nketia, Accuses Him Of Betrayal

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The Moorland Association Grouse Shooting Economics Conservation at Work This stunning image of a rare short-eared owl taken on moorland above Scar House reservoir in Upper Nidderdale has won a wildlife photography competition. Entries to the competition came from all over the north of England and show the variety of native wildlife thriving in upland areas. The beautiful owl with its golden eyes and […] A four-year peatland restoration project in the North Pennines is delivering 3,343 acres of peatland restoration in a venture that will strengthen the region's ability to fight climate change. Pennine PeatLIFE, funded by the EU LIFE programme with match funding from Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water and the Environment Agency, is led by the […] Mark Cunliffe Lister, chairman of the Moorland Association, said: "The call for licensing of driven grouse shooting and the threat of a possible ban in future is both disproportionate and unnecessary. "Licensing of grouse shooting would add another expensive layer of bureaucracy that would not resolve wildlife crime and environmental issues that are already being […] Leading countryside organisations have today (Friday October 9) urged the Government to support a new blueprint for the shooting sector which aims to deliver a 'game changing' benefit for the environment. The guidelines provide the most comprehensive framework to date for the creation, management and restoration of habitat for wildlife. The blueprint has been adopted […] Grouse moor owners in the north of England have welcomed a special 'lock down' visitor – a golden eagle named Beaky that travelled from the south of Scotland. There have not been any breeding pairs in the wild in England for some years. The enormous bird, which can have a wing span of seven and […] Moorland Association statement on Birdcrime report and heather burning Following publication of two reports from RSPB today (Oct 1), the Moorland Association, which represents moor owners and operators in England, issued the following statement. Amanda Anderson, Director of the Moorland Association, said: "The figures in relation to bird crime are a decrease on the figures issued last by the RSPB last year, when it was revealed that less than half the incidents happened in counties in England where grouse shooting occurs. "We condemn in the strongest possible terms all forms of wildlife crime, including any incidents of bird of prey persecution, and the moorland sector has a 'zero tolerance' approach to such activity. The Moorland Association and its members are committed to restoring bird of prey populations to sustainable levels, and are delighted to have helped achieve the recent increases in their populations. For example, Natural England has recently reported a record breeding season for hen harrier in England with 12 out of 19 nests located on grouse moors producing 40 out of the 60 chicks. Given that grouse shooting takes place on about half of the land mapped as suitable for hen harriers in the English uplands, we are delivering more for hen harrier recovery than any other land use. There is also evidence of peregrine, merlin and other raptors doing well on grouse moors. "Grouse moors are welcome habitats for a wide range of wildlife and we work diligently alongside local police groups to tackle any criminal activity. For example, a recent report from the Peak District Bird of Prey Initiative showed a marked decrease in raptor incidents. The report also highlighted the continuing improvements in the relationships between raptor fieldworkers, gamekeepers and shooting estates, noting that in areas where co-operation has improved, some of the larger raptor species are doing better. "In relation to heather burning, it is regrettable that the misnomers 'peatland burning' or 'peat burning' are being used. It is important to distinguish between summer wildfires and controlled heather burning in autumn and winter. Removing the heather canopy by controlled burning does not harm the peat or moss underneath and allows more light in to the understory of vegetation. This benefits a range of peat forming plants and also birds of conservation concern, such as golden plover and curlew. It also reduces fuel loads and risk of wildfire, such as those which caused such devastation at Winter Hill and Saddleworth Moor. There is growing evidence from the United States, which is suffering again from wildfires, and Australia that the abolition of controlled burning was a source of deep regret. "Recent scientific research has shown that areas of blanket bog can be capable of increased levels of carbon capture with burning as part of the management. Heather (not peat) burning, therefore, is a crucial tool – amongst others – for the restoration and protection of our peatlands. Burning is only carried out where there is no realistic alternative. We should also point out that grouse moors have been actively involved in the blocking of old agricultural drains in the uplands and planting of sphagnum, which help to mitigate flooding." 75% of Europe's remaining upland heather moorland is found in the UK – but this area declined alarmingly over the latter part of the last century. The Moorland Association was set up in 1986 to coordinate the efforts of moorland owners and managers to halt this loss, particularly in England and Wales. OWL PHOTO WINS MOORLAND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION This stunning image of a rare short-eared owl taken on moorland above Scar House reservoir in Upper Nidderdale has won a wildlife photography competition. Entries to the competition came from all over the north of England and show the variety of native wildlife thriving in upland areas. The beautiful owl with its golden eyes and […] Peatland restoration project leads fight against climate change A four-year peatland restoration project in the North Pennines is delivering 3,343 acres of peatland restoration in a venture that will strengthen the region's ability to fight climate change. Pennine PeatLIFE, funded by the EU LIFE programme with match funding from Yorkshire Water, United Utilities, Northumbrian Water and the Environment Agency, is led by the […] @MoorlandAssoc 9th January 2021 The team from More4's The Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes came to @bolton_castle estate last year to film some of the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… As a member of the England and Wales Wildfire Forum we support @NFCC_FireChiefs and @NFUtweets campaign to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Sky lanterns can pose a serious fire risk to dry moorland and farm buildings and endanger farm animals and wildlife… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… ICYMI all the wonderful winners and runners-up in our moorland photography competition! Showcasing the beauty and d… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… The moorland photography competition winner is Peter Curran for this wonderful image of a short-eared owl pictured… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… @MoorlandAssoc 26th December 2020 Great coverage of our amateur photography competition including in @TheNorthernEcho with James Little's super pictu… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… Twitter: Great to see @ABarnardEcho of @TheNorthernEcho highlight the @PenninePeatLIFE peatland restoration project… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… @MoorlandAssoc 21st November 2020 Thanks to @alexisconran @TimesRadio for green half-hour slot on peatland restoration. Good to talk through environm… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… @MoorlandAssoc 18th November 2020 To @_OliviaBlake & others calling in Westminster debate for a heather burning ban we invite all to come out to the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… In this paper, it's revealed that the influential EMBER project has significant methodological flaws & its findings… twitter.com/i/web/status/1… © Moorland Association 2021 Website: Designworks

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We had a interesting situation today at my Local club involving my Wraiths, Destroyer Lord and a enemy Librarian. When I charged into combat with his unit a Wraith ended up in base contact with the Librarian, however the DLord was not in base contact with the Librarian himself. Now at the start of the Fight Sub-Phase he issued a challenge with his Librarian which I accepted with my DLord and he moved his Librarian so it was in base contact with the DLord, however it was no longer in base contact with the Wraith. The thing we couldn't agree on then was if his Librarian was still at Initiative 1. I made the point that as the FAQ for Necrons says that a model in base contact with the Wraith becomes Initiative 1 at the start of the Fight Sub-Phase and stays that way until the end of the assault phase, He made the point that because he moved his Librarian away from the Wraith that he would be normal initiative. In the end we rolled off for it and I won so for then he was initiative 1, what does everyone here think of this though, would the Librarian of been initiative 1 for the rest of the assault phase? Or would he be normal initiative when he moved away? P.64 under "Fighting a challenge", states that for the duration of the challenge the models fighting it are considered only to be in contact with each other, so I'd rule that the Librarian got his full I value, as the Wraiths didn't exist to him at that point. EDIT: I'll backtrack a little and say that seeing as both effects occur at the same time, I'm now not so sure. I'm afraid we can't have our cake and eat it, as Necron players. If we consider base contact at the start of the fight phase to count, before challenges are issued, then that means you cannot subsequently use other wargear which occurs at the start of the Fight phase when a challenge is issued, because you've defined the start of the Fight phase before challenges are issued. I'm pretty sure most people would rather suffer a Whip Coil than Mindshackle Scarabs. In addition, the movement from the challenge is before the Fight phase and all it's done is moved models about so they can subsequently fight. As such the challenger and challengee only count as being in contact with each other still at the start of the Fight phase. If you want precedent, check all the rulings in various FAQs where other models are forbidden from affecting an enemy challenger, even Wolves for SW characters. So no, the Librarian shouldn't have been affected by the Whip Coils. We didn't worry about Mindshackle scarabs for this bit as the Librarian was not in base contact with the DLord at the start of the Fight Sub-Phase. Also the thing that was mainly confusing us due to this was that both challenges and the whip coils happen at the start of the Fight Sub-Phase, even the movement of challenges are done in the start of the Fight Sub-Phase so we weren't too sure if he would still be initiative 1 for that Assault Phase. I haven't been able to find much in the FAQs that really helps us figure this situation out. your opponent wanted to issue a challenge at the same time that you wanted to engage the Whip Coil rule. In this type of situation doesn't the rulebook state that the player whose turn it is gets to decide the order of events? So, if it was YOUR turn then you could say that the whip coils engage first, then the character completes issuing his challenge (but counting as I1 because he was in BtB) and if it was your OPPONENTS turn then he could say that the challenge is issued first and then whip coils affect any other model left in BtB. it's probably worth noting that this is effectively the same thing as "rolling for it" but with a more consistent approach - you know how things will interact from turn to turn. I think we both forgot about that bit in the book! That actually makes more sense for this kind of situation and I will have to point this out when we next have a game. Well no one can dispute your sportsmanship, since you were consistent and fair regarding the exact time the "start of phase" counted as. Personally I'd say the start of the Fight phase was everything that occurred before pile in moves. Makes sense really since the next action is pile in. Essentially, "start of phase" means "after moving but before Pile in moves. Think of a challenge as continuation of movement, so when you finished making an assault move you challenge then continue to move, before settling in for the scrapping. Otherwise Mindshackle Scarabs would become inconsistent depending on who's turn it was choosing the order of things.

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Shop on Amazon and they'll make a donation to C Change! When you shop through smile.amazon.com, Amazon will donate 0.5% of your purchase to C Change to support our efforts. Just bookmark smile.amazon.com, and use that link instead of "amazon.com" when you do your shopping. Click here to select Collaborative Enterprise Exchange as your Amazon Smile charity preference!

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The Strategic Business Plan (SBP) adopted by the Chester County Commissioners (Commissioners) establishes goals for land preservation, water quality, public safety, public health (mental and physical), quality of life, and economic development. The Commissioners have authorized the Department of Open Space Preservation to solicit land preservation proposals from eligible municipalities and private nonprofit organizations in northern Chester County that advance the SBP and complement conservation work in the northern part of the county by offering "Northern Conservation Initiative" grants on a trial basis. The County will focus these funds on projects that preserve the most land with the greatest economy and efficiency. Examples of high priority projects include (but are not limited to) preserving water quality, conserving flood prone areas, providing public recreation opportunities, implementing local and regional policy plans, or otherwise implementing the SBP. For more information about this program, please contact Judy Thomas at jthomas@chesco.org.

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Enjin Coin Price Prediction: ENJ Faces Key Risks Ahead Crispus Nyaga· · Jan 21, 2022, 05:33 GMT The Enjin Coin price has collapsed to the lowest level since October 28th as the cryptocurrency sell-off accelerates. The ENJ token is trading at $1.9830, which is about 60% below the highest level in 2021. Its market capitalization has shrunk to over $1.8 billion, making it the 70th biggest cryptocurrency in the world. Enjin is a blockchain project that is in the non-fungible token (NFT) niche. The platform helps developers build and sell NFTs. It also owns Efinity, a platform that helps developers to build NFTs and sell them at a low cost. Recently, Efinity took part in the Polkadot slot auctions and won about $200 million from investors. The ongoing sell-off of Enjin is likely because investors are concerned about whether NFTs will be successful in a period when the Federal Reserve is hiking interest rates. Historically, these risky assets tend to underperform in tight monetary conditions. The Enjin Coin price has also declined after the Russian central bank recommended for the government to ban cryptocurrencies and mining. Other regulators in Europe and the United States are coming up with regulations. Enjin Coin price forecast The daily chart shows that the ENJ price has been in a deep sell-off in the past few months. This performance is in line with that of other cryptocurrencies and my previous ENJ prediction. Worse, the coin managed to move below the key support at $2.15, where it struggled to move below several times before. It has also moved below the 200-day moving average. Therefore, the path of the least resistance for Enjin is lower. If this happens, the next key support to watch will be at $1.15, which is about 43% below the current level. This view will be invalidated if the price moves above the resistance at $2.5. Crispus Nyaga Crispus Nyaga is an analyst and consultant with more than 8 years of experience. He started trading Forex while completing his BSc degree and he has worked for brokers like OctaFX, easyMarkets, & Capital. He has also contributed widely in leading websites like rkdream.com, SeekingAlpha, iNvezz, DailyForex, and BanklessTimes. In 2017, Crispus completed his MBA. Will the Launch of Djed Stablecoin Impact Cardano? Spatial Labs Raises $10 Million, Leveraging Proprietary Chip Yield App Acquires Trofi Group and Announces Four New Products

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CEPS Corporate membership, designed for multinational corporations and other large and medium-sized companies, gives access to state-of-the-art research and participation in a dynamic forum for networking and exchanging ideas. Corporations join CEPS with the aim of promoting an informed and balanced debate on European affairs, obtaining independent insights into the debate on various political issues and advancing the debate by providing input themselves. CEPS' research is subdivided into 6 research areas: Economy & Finance; Regulation & Digital; Energy & Climate Change; Rights & Security; Institutions; and Europe in the World. Its broad orientation allows it to look across sectors and adapt to changing policy priorities. How to become a CEPS Corporate Member? Please fill out this form, and email it to Diana Musteata. The basic CEPS Corporate Membership fee is €15,000 per annum (+21% VAT if applicable). Reduced fees apply for smaller corporations. CEPS membership is automatically renewed unless the member gives notice three months prior to the expiration date of their membership. Corporate Members commit to fully respect the independence of CEPS' research. Click here to view the full list of CEPS Corporate Members. Why join CEPS as a Corporate Member? Participation in regular Corporate Breakfast meetings is an exclusive benefit for Corporate Members. CEPS Corporate Members have the opportunity to meet and interact with Commissioners and other high-level policy-makers from the European institutions in an informal setting. 2. Participation in CEPS Ideas Lab, our annual high-level event attracting over 700 participants, provides an innovative platform of exchange among think tanks and academics, representatives of national governments, businesses, NGOs and European institutions. The purpose of the Ideas Lab is to break through the so-called "Brussels bubble" with a view to giving a voice to important actors from the national level and outside of Brussels and bringing new research results into the debate. This year's CEPS Ideas Lab will take place on 22-23 February, devoted to the theme "Europe-Back on Track". On behalf of its Corporate Members, CEPS organises Task Forces to investigate and explore policy options in important industrial, financial or regulatory issues. Task Force groups meet 3-4 times over a period of 8-15 months, under the leadership of a well-known chairperson knowledgeable in the subject area. An experienced CEPS researcher acts as rapporteur who writes the final report, which is then published and widely disseminated by CEPS at the end of the process. Corporate Members receive online access to web-streamed corporate seminars called CEPS Webinars, which are organised monthly. This service delivers directly to CEPS members well-informed insights on topics of highest importance to Europe, from our expert researchers, in real-time communications. The webinars last one hour and typically start at 12h30. Some CEPS Corporate Members elect to become more deeply involved in the CEPS meetings and research programme by upgrading their membership status to become an Inner Circle Member. In addition to the benefits listed above, companies can discuss their special interests directly with CEPS' network of experts. Please enquire about other special services or activities that CEPS can offer your company, tailored to your particular needs and interests. Inner Circle Corporate Membership fee is €30,000 (+21% VAT if applicable). Contact our Corporate Membership Office, Diana Musteata, by phone: +32 (0)2 229 3934 or per email: diana.musteata@ceps.eu.

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When we arrived the balloons were not on the table we had to ask for them then when the birthday girl arrived they was out on the table 10mins later. we had to ask the waiter twice to order drinks to which we had a drink 35 mins after our arrival .The starters and main all arrived separate so I had finished mine by time my partners arrived. we ordered deserts and the pre order birthday brownie arrived 40mins after we had finished our desserts. Terrible food tasted like a microwave meal. Restaurant is lovely. The staff are very nice and the food was delicious. My favorite restaurant ? great night, great food. Great staff. Attentive staff and the food didn't disappoint. The food was served hot and tasted how Chiquito's food should taste. The service as we entered was first class, food hot and served quickly, the only one thing that disappointed me was I ordered coffees and they still hadn't arrived 20 mins later and had to pay the bill as we have cinema bookings. Good offer, £12.95 for 2 courses. Great service. Air conditioning a bit too efficient. The service was slow to start with but got better. The food is pretty good but without the discount we got it is overpriced. The worse thing about the experience is you have yo pay for parking for the privilege of paying for food too. That could at least be offered back when you settle the bill. It was ok but not overly impressed, won't be rushing back.

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Binotto has identified Vettel as the priority in "50/50" situations because the four-time world champion is considered a better title bet compared to his young, new team-mate Charles Leclerc. "It's not the first time we've seen something like that. As Mattia [Binotto] said we tried to do everything as a team. "I think the upsetting thing after the race is we didn't manage to finish third and fourth. "I want to be ahead of Charles, he wants to be ahead of me. He added: "The priority always lies within the team. "This kind of stuff is never pleasant but it's a bit 'what goes around, comes around'. "At the time you always try to do what is right.

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Saint Symeon Stylites of Lesbos (765/66–844) was a monk who survived two attempts on his life during the second period of Byzantine Iconoclasm (814–842). He followed a similar model to Simeon Stylites, residing on a pillar-like structure similar to a tower. There he isolated himself from the world and fasted, prayed and studied. He is venerated with his two brothers, Saint George the Archbishop of Mytilene and Saint David the Monk. History In the beginning of the eighth century in Mytilene lived Adrianos and Konstanto. They had seven children, of which five became monks; three of the children were David, George and Symeon. David, the eldest, was born around 717 or 718 AD; he learned how to read and write by 16 and he was the shepherd of his father's sheep. During the time of a huge storm he saw a dream and Saint Anthony appeared to him and instructed him to travel to a monastery in Asia Minor, at Mount Ida. Exhibiting discipline at the mountain, he lived inside of a cave and ate wild greens. He lived there for 30 years. In another dream, he was instructed to go to the Bishop of Gargara to be ordained a deacon and later an Elder Priest. He later returned to the monastery in Mount Ida. He saw another dream and was instructed by an angel to build the church Saint Kirikou and Ioulittis and a monastery where many monks gathered. After ten years his mother arrived to inform him that his father had died. She was with his youngest brother Symeon who was 8 years old. He was born either in 765 or 766 AD. Symeon lived with his brother; his mother returned to Mytilene and after a short time died. Symeon learned how to read and write living at his brother's monastery. Symeon at age 22 also became a monk at the monastery; by age 28 he was ordained. David saw a vision of his death in a dream and informed his younger brother to go back to Mytilene. Two years later David died at the age of 66. Symeon composed himself and on the command of his brother returned to Mytilene. He went to the church of Panagia which was at the north harbor of the island maybe Apano Skala. There he followed a similar model to Simeon Stylites. He climbed up a pillar-like structure similar to a tower. The term Stylite is Greek it comes from the word στυλί which means poll or column. There he isolated himself, fasted, worshiped and studied. Symeon also at this point found his other brother George born 763 AD who was a monk and an ordained priest and their sister Illaria also a monk. Together with other priests, they built a huge monastery. The Monastery drew a huge amount of Christian worshipers who were thirsty to hear the Word of God. The worshipers were asking for the blessing of the holy monks. On 19 April 797 Constantine VI was imprisoned captured and blinded by supporters of his mother. Irene of Athens organized a conspiracy. She was to be crowned as the first Empress regnant of Constantinople. She was exiled to Lesbos around 802. She was in favor of icons and was forced into poverty, spinning was her means of survival. One year later she died. The peace of the beautiful monastery was disrupted by The second iconoclast period: 814–842 instituted by Emperor Leo V the Armenian. The Emperor decreed persecution against Christians due to military failure the Byzantines suffered at the hands of Bulgarian Khan Krum. He wanted the same blessing that Constantine V had from the first iconoclast period: 730–787 The bishop of Mytilene also named George, was exiled and a new bishop of Mytilene was chosen, he was loyal to Emperor Leo V the Armenian. He immediately began a campaign against the famed monks including Symeon and the monastery. With the orders of the iconoclast Bishop, Symeon is ordered to be put to death by fire. With the aid of a miracle he is saved and he climbs his pillar where he stays for a period of time emulating Simeon Stylites. The angry bishop wishes Symeon to leave the city and never return. He is exiled to a small island with his monks called Saint Isidore. The area of the island of Lesbos was in the Gulf of Gera, close to Loutra near Kountouroudia. Saint Symeon was again pursued by the iconoclast bishop because Emperor Michael II reissued orders against Symeon exiling him yet again to an uninhabited rock-like island across from Troy Lagousa. Symeon went there with 7 of his students. He again climbed the pillar and stayed for 10 days. His brother George stayed in Lesbos to watch over the Monastery. Saint Symeon after a while traveled to Constantinople where he understood he would be extremely useful to the church. He settled at the Monastery of Medicium home of Saint Nikitas the Confessor near the city of Tirilye on the Sea of Marmara. With the Monastery of Medicium as his epicenter, he toured the Dardanelles to the Aegean islands to the Black Sea. At these places, he would stand by the exiled priests hiding from the iconoclasts. At his time in exile Symeon worked as a fisherman wherever he stopped, he worked to help the people in need more than helping himself. Touring the Northern Aegean and Asia Minor he not only taught but he also healed the sick and founded a female Monastery by the grace of God, where many nuns gathered. Emperor of the Byzantium Michael II died. His iconoclast successor Theophilos (emperor) waged a bigger war against the church. Symeon and his entourage were arrested with the intent of imprisonment and being put to death. He was saved for a second time miraculously with the intervention of Theodora (wife of Theophilos). He was not lucky enough to escape 150 lashes which were ordered by the Emperor. He was then exiled to Aphousia an island in the Sea of Marmara. He was there with other distinguished priests of the Byzantium such as Theophanes the Branded and his brother Theodore the hymnographers. At this place of exile, Saint Symeon of Lesbos built a church in honor of the Virgin Mary and monastery where all the persecuted exiled iconoclast priests gathered. Meanwhile, in Lesbos Symeon's brother George awaited his return but he also had serious problems with the iconoclasts during the time of Leo V the Armenian around 813–820. The iconoclasts Bishop of the island pressured him with various methods until he exiled him from Mytilene. The bishop illegally seized the Monastery and sold all the family's belongings. George was forced to leave with his monks to a place on the island called Myrsina. Phountoules and Malamut identify Myrsinas with a site near the gulf of Gera in Lesbos where a monastery of Panagia Myrsiniotissa was constructed in the 12th century. But even at this location Christians came and found them and George taught and performed miracles. When the Emperor Theophilos died, his wife Theodora rescinded the exile of all priests including George and his Brother Symeon. George and Symeon along with Methodios I of Constantinople the confessor became the most trusted advisors to Empress Theodora. Around 843 A.D. with the advice of Symeon, Methodios I became the Patriarch of Constantinople. Symeon with his students settled at the monastery then known as the Church of the Saints Sergius and Bacchus George was asked by Empress Theodora to become Bishop of Ephesus. He did not accept the position due to his old age. He was 80 years old at the time. After many attempts by Empress Theodora, he accepted to become the Bishop of the Metropolis Mytilene. Soon after he was ordained by the Empress, Empress Theodora, her brother Petronas and noble Bardas gave many gifts to the poor of the island. George entered the port with the royal navy accompanied by generals and members of Empress Theodora's court. George was greeted with joy and happiness. The monks finally got back there monastery and they celebrated after being exiled for many years. Specifically, they celebrated the Birth of the Virgin Mary (8 September 843 A.D.). After several days George took his enthronement at the church of Saint Theodora, which was the Metropolitan Church on 14 of September during the Feast of the Cross. One year later around 844 A.D., Saint Symeon Stylites of Lesbos George's brother died. He was buried at the Monastery of the Virgin Mary. The winter of the same year Saint George the Archbishop of Mytilene visited the land of the Goths to see a sick friend. With the Lord's help, Saint George's friend was healed. He envisioned a prophecy that he will die in seven years as he did. He returned to Mytilene and continued his work teaching and healing. He performed his miracles as the good Shepherd. He went to Smyrna during the winter. There he wanted to see his spiritual children and monasteries, which he founded on plots his students gave him. At Smyrna, he stayed a few days because an angel came to him and announced his death was soon. He immediately returned to Mytilene where he survived the entire Great Lent he even performed the service of Holy Thursday. He understood the end was near. He gave his final commands to his spiritual children the monks and nuns. He gave his soul to the lord on the night of the Great Sabbath or Holy Saturday around 845 or 846 A.D. They buried him next to his brother Saint Symeon Stylites of Lesbos. The remains of the two saints were never discovered but are somewhere on the island of Lesbos. Saint David the Monk may be buried somewhere else. The three brothers are Saints; Saint George the Archbishop of Mytilene, Saint Symeon Stylites of Lesbos, and Saint David the Monk. Their Feast Day is February 1. References Bibliography Angelic visionaries Byzantine Iconoclasm Eastern Catholic saints People from Lesbos Saints of medieval Greece Year of birth uncertain 760s births 844 deaths 9th-century Byzantine people 9th-century Christian saints People from Mytilene

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Management Report: Strategic analysis of Yishion Co., Ltd. 1. Background of Yishion Co., Ltd. Yishion is a Chinese company which could be dated back to 1997, it grows from a small textile manufacturing factory to an international clothing brand by focusing on the clothing industry in China. At present it has more than 200 fashion designers working around the clock and has over more than 3000 stores worldwide (ufonepal.com 201). The company's current success has closed relationship with the company's strategic choices which is based on the strategic analysis of the external and internal environment as well as the company's core capabilities. Below we will first look at the environments that the company is operating in. PESTEL is one of the most important frameworks of macro-environmental scanning, framework which comprises the most important factors used in environmental scanning; it deals with the major macro environmental factors: political, economic, social, technological, ecological and legal factors (Kennet 2010). Below we will analyze the company's macro environment which is based in China. With a strong government and one party ruling status, irrespective of the democracy issue, a strong government actually ensures a very stable political status and also a safe and stable business environment the companies to operate in. This is in accordance with the fact that more and more foreign companies will choose to locate their business in China not only because of the low labor cost but also because of the stable political status. GDP in China shows strong growth of 9.2% in 2011, with a total GDP reaches $7.5 Trillion (wordpress.com 2012), this rapid growth in term of GDP and other major ecomomic indicators has only been slowed down a little during the global economic crisis, and it has now returned to the rapid growth route. The health and continual economic growth has ensured that the clothing market sector will also see fast growth along with the strong economy. With the rapid economic growth, the Chinese consumer behaviours also undergo significant changes which would influence the market a lot. In term of clothing, customers are more and more acceptable to the stylish clothing such as the Korean and western styles, in addition, customer preference is also changing quickly which companies need to take note. Technological factors is also an important aspect of the macro environmental factors. The rapidly spreading computerized modules specifically designed for weaving, mending, dyeing and finishing, together with a backbone infrastructure for sales, design, work in process (apparelsearch.com 2011), and with the fast technolgocial advancement, the whole production process would become more efficient with the investment in the new technology development. The environmental issues are receiving more and more attentions, as more and more people in China are moving to the city and live a decent life, people are more and more focusing on the environmental impacts created by the human business activities and daily life. As clothing is a major consumer product that will be consumed in large quantity frequently for the whole society, there is an increased awareness requesting the clothing products to be more environmentally friendly and cause as less impacts to the environment as possible. Since the implementation of the reform and opening up policy in the 1980s, China's government has been working hard to provide the stable and efficenty public service as well as legislation system to the business development. For example, in 2008 China raised tax rebates for some particular exports to assist the companies to deal with narrower profitability because of the slacking market demand, the currency's appreciation and increased production costs (mofcom.gov.cn 2008). To analyze the industrial environment, we will apply the well known Porter's five forces framework to check the level of competition in the textile retailing industry. The supplier power in the textile retail industry is low because of two major reasons: on one hand, there are a large number of suppliers in the supplying industry to provide various materials and finished goods for the manufacturing or retailing purposes, and because of the large number of suppliers which could be of big or small scale, the bargaining power of them is much reduced; and on the other hand, price war is usually used in the supplying industry to win the market share and also the supplying products are similar to each other. The threat of new entrants is strong as the clothing retailing market is a growing market and it has the potential for high profits which attract new firms to enter a market and incumbent firms to increase production (McDonald, Ward & Smith 2007). As just mentioned, many supplying industry of the clothing product are actually facing lowered profitability, and the fast growging clothing retailing industry will be attractive for them to enter. Substitute products are those different in product nature but could offer similar functions to the customers and meet their needs which means that these products could bring threats to the current products. As for the textile industry, the threat of substitutes is very little and could even be neglected because one so far can't imagine how our life will become if we do not wear clothes though the materials of the clothes are changing with time. The buyer power in the textile industry could be very strong or very weak based on their purchasing volume. According to Richard M. Jones (2006), The buyer in the retail sector could have either strong or weak power because of the existence of the wholesalers who have large buyer power while at the same time the final individual customers have little bargaining power because of their little purchasing volume. Therefore, we conclude that the buyer power in the textile retail industry is medium. Though there are already a large number of players in the clothing retail industry, whether they are branded or not branded, the competition among these players is still only in a middle level for two major reasons: first of all, with the fast growth of the economy development in China, the clothing retailing industry is also growing in a fast speed because more and more people become rich and they become the new customers in the cloth retailing industry. Secondly, in the current market, the competition is still not high because many large companies tend to focus on the local market in their respective provinces or cities, and competition for the country level dominance is still not obvious. Based on the above analysis, we can see that there is medium level of competition in the cloth retailing industry and this condition set the base for the strategic formulation and choices that the company has now used. Below we will check their strategic choices. Michael E. Porter had long proposed that in order for a company to enhance its market competitiveness in the industry, it has three major generic strategies that it could use to obtain the competitive advantage; they are cost leadership, differentiation and focus. And Porter's view is that a company has to identify one of these three strategies or else positioning in the middle would not bring any advantages. also the children and the middle aged customers who tend to have more needs in the formal wearing rather than the casual tha the company had been focusing since its establishment. This generic strategic choice has closed relationship with the external and internal environments in which the company has been focusing on. The rationality is three fold. Firstly, the company has witnessed the changing needs and stylish needs of the customers based on which the management of the company had given the mass production strategy and turned to the small volume and differentiated production; secondly, the company had observed the increasing competition in the casual wearing market targeting at the young people, hence it started to develop the sub brands targeting at the minorities such as the children, such differentiation strategy is considered as highly effective; last but not least, the company has successfully market the new brands based on the existing brand in the casual wearing market and prompted the new brands in consistency with the original brand. As mentioned above, lack of strong R&D power is one major weaknesses in the case of Yishion because the company developed from a OEM Small factory, and in order to make up this disadvantage, the company made two major strategic choices: first of all, the company outsourced some of the manufacturing business to the OEM factories and it's major capital and human talents hence are allocated in the research and development activities; secondly, it strategically replaced some key positions in the R&D center of the company with the industrial top talent in the R&D field by paying a high cost. These talents have become the core of the company in the company's rapid growth in the past decades. The strategic focus on the R&D activities and outsourcing the production sector is based on two major environmental factors: low bargaining power of the suppliers which makes it possible to control the cost in term of production and also another environmental factor is the changing customer preference. To conclude that above analysis, we can see that based on the external environmental factors in term of medium level of competition in the textile industry, the company has adopted the differentiation strategy to source its competitive advantage through differentiated product lines and market base; in addition, because of the lower bargaining power of the suppliers, the company has outsourced the production sector to the OEM factories and focus on the R&D capability building which is considered as the weakness of the company, and by concentrating on the R&D team building the company managed to make a turnaround and make the weakness into advantage. Jones, R. M. 2006. The Apparel Industry. Oxford: Blackwell Publishign Ltd. Kennet, W. 2010. The Futures of Europe. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

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QRV from P4 – Aruba soon! Posted in Contesting, DX, Expeditions | Comments Off on QRV from P4 – Aruba soon! EA8 – Canary Islands #65 on 2 m – 3.700 km terrestrial! Posted in DX, Propagation, Sporadic E, VHF | Comments Off on EA8 – Canary Islands #65 on 2 m – 3.700 km terrestrial! Fantastic 4 m opening tonight! Posted in DX, Propagation, Sporadic E, VHF | Comments Off on Fantastic 4 m opening tonight!

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Ever wanted a behind the scenes look at how your vegetables are grown, packed, and delivered? Well, you're in luck–this season we* will be releasing a series of minimally-edited videos that show the farm crew engaged in the repetitive jobs that add up to something beautiful. The first was shot on our February Winter Share packing day. Action-packed? Mmmm, no. Oddly compelling? Well, we think so. Enjoy! *Who is "we"? Your farmers wouldn't know the first thing about how to do this, but fortunately our friend (and farm member) Mike Scholtz thinks weird farm videos are mesmerizing (he calls it agsploitation). Mike's other work finds the heart and humor in subjects like Viking reenactors and competitive jigsaw puzzling. It's that time of year again! Click here to download a signup sheet to get fresh certified organic food almost year-round. Mail in your order (yes, the old-fashioned way) or come on down to the Zeitgeist Atrium next Tuesday the 16th. Meet your farmers! Eat some food! Get a free rutabaga!

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Thee Oh Sees have promised a new LP to be released some time this year, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. No date has been announced yet. But don't let that get you down because the band are heading out for a string of dates starting on February 17 at Larimer Lounge in Denver, CO. We're guessing that they'll probably preview some new material on the road, so check them out (full schedule below).

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One of my not-so-secret ways to mentally transport to Paris is by nibbling a fresh baguette while on an aimless stroll around the city. For me, a trip to the City of Lights wasn't complete without taking a bread baking class. There, I learned authentic baguettes can only have four ingredients (flour, salt, yeast, water) and a bakery isn't legitimate unless everything is made from scratch. I was never brave enough to tackle bread making at home until a video popped up while I was on a major YouTube binge. The title, No-Knead Bread, immediately piqued my attention. This method, developed by Jim Lahey and shared in the New York Times, uses a heavy-bottom dutch oven to create the coveted crusty exterior. The kind of crust that I thought only bakeries could achieve! After watching probably twenty videos (this one was my favorite), I was confident I could do it. And, so off I went back to Paris from my kitchen. Some nervous pacing and about 18 hours later, I pulled out the loaf you see to the left. Yes, me. Someone who's had more accidents in the kitchen than edible dinners. That means you can, too.

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In the evening of Feb 4, 2015, a large floating dock at the H.J. Hansen recycling company started taking in water when the pumps failed. The more than 2,800-ton floating dock which was used as a working platform slowly began to sink at 10 p.m. On Feb at 1 a.m. the dock sank completely. Emergency crews put booms around the sunken dock to prevent a contamination of the Odense Fjord. The recycling company had purchased the dock in Norway to scrap it. It was not yet known when salvage work would begin.

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Turok: Son of Stone (2008) This animated feature adapts the Dell/Gold Key comic book character to a modern audience and does it extremely well. As a young warrior Turok is cast out of his tribe after he almost kills his own brother during a battle with a warring tribe. Sixteen years later his nephew, Andar, finds him and asks for his help in defending the tribe, which is under attack by that same enemy tribe, lead by evil tyrant Chichak. Turok refuses at first, but ends up in the fight towards the end, though most of his people are slaughtered. The survivors are Andar and his mother. The trio flee into a cavern and emerge out into a prehistoric land inhabited by cavemen and dinosaurs. Chichak followes them there and is determined to slay them. He manages to become leader of a tribe of cannibalistic neanderthals after killing their leader. Turok and his group encounter monstrous sea creatures living in the lakes and rivers, a dangerous Carnatosaurus. And then they come across the most unexpected thing of all—a tribe of Native Americans living in this lost land, a tribe who is descended from Turok's very own people. Turok, once a loner, now has to protect his people against Chichak and his warmongering cavemen. The animation is good and the movie is surprisingly violent and bloody, definitely intended for those older Turok fans. In fact, I think this movie is the best adaptation of the comic that's possible. TUROK: SON OF STONE is a treat. » Search Database for Turok: Son of Stone (2008)

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Twenty-five blog posts for your consideration: The Watcher has posted this week's picks for some of the most interesting and important reading on the Internet this week -- including one from the always interesting Ace of Spades HQ that requires a bit of title-censoring! Enjoy the reading. The Council voteth on Thursday and you'll seeth the results on Friday morning. "Surge a Failure, Democrats Tell General" Is War With Iran Now Just a Matter of Time? Chemerinsky and Drake To Do Beer Commercials? Taking Away Rights and Calling It a "Right" Psychologist Reads Rosie's Revelations; Diagnoses Her As Suffering From "Advanced Brain****"

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Syrian tablet fragment shatters long-held beliefs about origin of music The Ugarit tablet offers a glimpse into an age once thought to be silent, even if its meaning remains elusive. The Ugarit tablet, one of the earliest and most primitive forms of musical notation to today's sheet music. Courtesy Dan Carmody Stephen Starr The tablet sits in a quiet corner of the National Museum of Damascus. To the casual visitor it could be nothing more than another artefact housed in an institution brimming with such relics. Indeed, at the time of my visit, the ancient tablet of the Hurrian Hymn barely distracts any of the trickle of tourists who journey through the institution's west wing. It is, nevertheless, a deeply significant fragment from Syria's past. Possibly even the most important point on the trail that leads from the earliest and most primitive forms of musical notation to today's sheet music. Thought to be 3,400 years old, this relic has been in Damascus since 1955, following its discovery by a group of French archeologists in the coastal town of Ugarit. "This is," according to Muyassar Fattal, the museum's curator of Ancient Syrian Antiquities, "the only [tablet] that dictates the possibility that music was a part of people's lives at that time." But what would that music have sounded like and what would its lyrics have told us about ancient life? The artefact records the Hurrian Hymn, a song directed to the goddess Nikkal. Ugaritans worshipped a number of deities, each one specific to the various parts of their lives. Nikkal, meaning "Great Lady and Fruitful", was the goddess of the orchards. After this the waters of research become a little more cloudy. Several world-renowned scholars - including professor Anne D Kilmer from the University of California at Berkeley - have tried to interpret the lyrics and melody of the hymn, without producing a definitive version. This is due, in part, to the tablet being badly damaged by the time it was unearthed in the Fifties, making it difficult to comprehend some of its more complex notation. It is also due to the conventions of ancient language, according to Richard Dumbrill, an expert at the School of Advanced Study at the University of London and author of The Archaeomusicology of the Ancient Near East. "Anyone attempting the decipherment of an ancient text of music is, above all else, a code breaker," he says. "In this case, mathematicians, can be as good as musicologists in breaking the code." For now, at least, the exact lyrical content of the Hurrian Hymn remains partly concealed, although a translation undertaken by Hans-Jochen Thiel in 1977 is considered closest to the original's spirit: (Once I have) endeared (the deity), she will love me in her heart, the offer I bring may wholly cover my sin, bringing sesame oil may work on my behalf in awe may I ... The sterile may they make fertile. Grain may they bring forth. She, the wife, will bear (children) to the father. May she who has not yet borne children bear them. Several musicians have also begun to experiment with improvisations of the tablets, including Malek Jandali, who grew up close to Ugarit. Jandali, an award-winning pianist, now lives in the United States, but says he has always felt strong ties to the ancient musical forms of his homeland. He is also the first Arab person to have transcribed ancient Syrian music into a modern musical form. His album, Echoes from Ugarit, broke briefly into the international music charts in the UAE. The main goal of this work, he says, was to attempt to shed light on this important discovery and to present Arabs and their history in a positive light. "This ancient music was pivotal, inventing the musical scales and notation one thousand years before Pythagoras [who legendarily discovered the mathematical basis of harmony]. It is very significant. "It is vital that this historic fact be spread to listeners in the Middle East and also around the world. Music is, after all, a humanising force that binds us all, and we should not lose that important connection to our common past. "This [tablet] is really part of our history as Syrians and citizens of the world. "It reminds us that the people of ancient times were just like us. They had the same fears, sorrows and happiness and the music connects us to them in a very real way. "That is what draws me to [the tablet], the deep connection with the past. Music was an integral part of these ancient civilisations and was a part of every aspect of their daily life, from building temples, libraries and theatres to the beat of the drum, to praying and singing beautiful hymns." Meanwhile Michael Levy, an ancient music expert and self-taught musician, describes his own arrangement of the tablet's melody as "much slower than the academic interpretation." The academic interpretations to which he refers (by Kilmer and Dumbrill in particular) imagine the hymn as a tranquil and calming movement in which the lute takes the lead. Levy says he "wanted the improvisations of the theme to stand out, and to better illustrate the use of lyre techniques using a more rubato approach [speeding up or slowing the tempo as the musician wishes]." The most popular musical instruments around the time the hymn was composed would have been small pipes and the lyre, a stringed instrument with a wooden frame, played in a similar fashion to the harp. "I stated the basic melody, then embellished it with a variety of lyre-playing techniques, ranging from simultaneous use of finger-plucked and plectrum plucked tones, and blocking certain strings with the left hand to form basic chords which can be strummed," added Levy, who developed this technique after hearing the Krar lyre, an instrument still played today in east Africa. A project to renovate and breathe new life into the National Museum is now also underway. Part-sponsored by the Italian Institute for Culture in Damascus, the intention is to refurbish the facility to international standards. The scheme will eventually replace the museum's dated wooden display cabinets with more attractive units, in an effort to attract more visitors, as well as to foster recognition among Syrians and international tourists of the importance of the Hurrian Hymn tablet and other artefacts. To this end, the tablet has previously been exhibited in Canada, France and Vienna, although the museum is now keen for it to remain on home soil: "Many places have asked to take the tablet out on loan but I have refused," said Fattal, protective and mindful of the tablet's significance. "I [now] only let it go out to exhibitions for short periods." Stephen Starr is the editor-in-chief of the Near East Quarterly. 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Toshiba teases 8K TV on a budget By Olivia Tambini Hi-res media for the masses TV used to be the entertainment center of the home, but as mainstream technology has evolved to include smartphones, streaming, and smart speakers, the television has become less essential for many consumers. This is something Toshiba hopes to rectify with its latest range of high-spec TVs, including its first ever 8K TV concept model. Although it is not predicted to go to mass production anytime soon, we got a first look at the trailblazing TV at Berlin's IFA conference. Toshiba's aim is to bring the 8K TV to the mainstream market, by developing an 8K TV that is more accessible for a wider variety of users and homes. Many 8K TVs are in excess of 80", so Toshiba's 65" model is more suited to a range of living spaces, with the narrower width offering a higher pixel density for even clearer viewing. Like the majority of Toshiba's latest range, its 8K model has a sleek and unobtrusive design, with super thin edges for unobstructed viewing, and a discreet silver stand that will blend in to any style of decor. We saw the TV mounted to the wall, but it can be placed on a TV stand - however, even at a lower than usual width of 65", it would take up a huge amount of space in most people's living areas, plus it definitely looks more impressive when wall-mounted. Stunning colour Toshiba's 8K model is an HDR TV, so colors are extremely vivid, the contrast is sharp and precise, and the picture clarity is astounding. As the screen is smaller than most 8K models debuted at IFA, the pixel density is so rich that it's impossible to see the pixel structure with the naked eye. The result? It looks absolutely stunning. Although there is very little 8K content available at present, the TV comes with an 8K upscaler so you can elevate your lower-res content. Also, with an HDMI 2.1 input built-in, you will be able to watch 8K content as soon it becomes available. When we saw the TV Toshiba were only displaying still or slightly animated images, so it was hard to tell how moving footage (in sports or film for example) would measure up to other 8K models debuted at the conference. However, even the still images were breathtakingly precise, with rich, vibrant color thanks to its wide color gamut, which can handle around 1024 shades for each color, as well as Dolby Vision for accurate imaging. It's always difficult to review televisions without 'living' with them for awhile - after all, seeing silent TVs at a tech conference isn't exactly the most natural way to watch TV. That being said, we were blown away by the image quality, and would be surprised if a similar level of care hadn't been put into the sound. Don't hold your breath... If you're itching to get your hands on this TV right away, you're going to be disappointed - as it is only a concept model, it's unlikely to go to mass production anytime in the near future. Pricing is also yet to be confirmed, however Toshiba has suggested that it will be one of the more affordable models available. Toshiba's first foray into the world of 8K TVs appears to have resulted in a stunning product, but of course it's difficult to say exactly how well it will perform until there is more 8K content available. However, we were able to see just how crisp the image quality was, and were blown away by the color precision and lack of any discernible pixels. We also liked the subtle design of the monitor, which is likely part of Toshiba's plan to make the 8K TV more accessible for a wide variety of homes and customers. That being said, the true measure of accessibility will be the price, with some of the other recently announced 8K TVs expected to cost well into the thousands - whether Toshiba can genuinely make this product affordable remains to be seen. Toshiba finally finds its voice with Alexa-enabled OLED TV IFA 2018 is Europe's biggest tech show. The TechRadar team is in Berlin to bring you all the breaking news and hands-on first impressions of new phones, watches and other tech as they're announced. Olivia Tambini Olivia was previously TechRadar's Senior Editor - Home Entertainment, covering everything from headphones to TVs. Based in London, she's a popular music graduate who worked in the music industry before finding her calling in journalism. She's previously been interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live on the subject of multi-room audio, chaired panel discussions on diversity in music festival lineups, and her bylines include T3, Stereoboard, What to Watch, Top Ten Reviews, Creative Bloq, and Croco Magazine. Olivia now has a career in PR. See more TV news

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Hi! Sign in to let us know how Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine was? Chi G. Dec 10 . Many orthopedic specialists in town do not work with hand issues because they are so complex and specific. If you have any kind of accident new or old and need hand help, this is where to go. After working in plastic, reconstructive, and many other types of surgery on the body, my former office referred many cases here if we were unable to assist with their hand problem. Call them with your questions, they are there to help! If you've been to or used Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine, leave a review.

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For the best window replacement in Denver, contact Professional Home Solutions. Updating exterior paint and windows can make a world of difference in the curb appeal of your home. Choose from the best window manufacturers and receive the highest level of installation and service.

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Internet of Things. It's likely that no other terminology in IT is misinterpreted as much as this particular one. There's an abundance of talk about refrigerators and lights controlled by smartphones, and understandably so, as it's a concept that's easier to comprehend. However, IoT technology does need to be discussed within its full potential. IoT, or the Internet of Things, is technology where "things" or devices can connect to the Internet and analyze information, which is consequently used as a platform for different services that users can utilize. IoT Security, based upon the IoT system, can hence be divided up into four categories. Securing devices that collect user information. The following solutions are based on Penta Security's core technologies: Encryption, Network Security, Authentication, and Security Services. A security solution for the next generation of Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (C-ITS) and smart cars. A security solution for secure data collection, monitoring, and process control for Smart Factory. A security solution for the secure control of all smart devices within the home. Authentication and encryption solutions for devices, systems, and central infrastructure dealing with energy. Feel free to contact us to learn more about our IoT security solutions.

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We have all had the argument of what the scariest movie of all time is, whether it's the torment people endure in Saw, the horrendous nightmares coming to life in A Nightmare on Elm Street, or Jason's killing spree in Halloween. In order to find the scariest movie of all time, we asked students of Atholton for their opinion. I = Other person who agrees with the movie being the scariest. "The movie is just like a lot of jump scares and a little girl gets possessed with other supernatural events happening with the characters," said junior Andrew Waxman. "I thought Nemo was going to get lost forever," said junior Connor Lehner. "All the weird things animatronics, body horror, and all the gross stuff freaked me out," said senior Alex Lutz. After evaluation, the supposed scariest movie of all time goes to The Conjuring. The Conjuring is a movie about paranormal investigators that are called by a family that has recently moved into their new house, where a supernatural presence has made itself evident. Although October has ended, you can commemorate the spookiness of walking home alone in the dark through The Conjuring.

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The Covent Garden Academy of Flowers was first inspected by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) for Independent Further and Higher Education in November 2010. We are delighted to announce we were successfully reaccredited in April 2015 for a further four years. The full inspection report can be viewed on the BAC website.

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The following tutorials were selected based on quality of information and presentation. When necessary, we link to specific parts of the videos in order to call out useful information. We also supplement each video with our own summary of each new feature in Premiere Pro CC 2018. The ability to work in multiple projects simultaneously has been on the Premiere Pro user's most-wanted features list for quite some time. Now, with the addition of Multiple Open Projects in Premiere Pro CC 2018, editors can open, edit, and save projects side-by-side. It allows editors to quickly access past projects without having to close their current projects. This extremely when working on episodic content, where the same assets are frequently reused. Like Jason says, it makes sense to have a separate project file for each episode to keep things organized while minimizing project file size. However, this creates the dilemma of having to re-import the same assets for each episode. This used to mean either importing them directly into a new project or using the Media Browser to import assets or sequences from a recent project. Multiple Open Projects creates opportunity for a confusing and crowded workspace. Jason wisely addresses this before importing any assets. In the video below, he recommends arranging the workspace so that you can quickly access your open projects. Even with an organized workspace, you may not know which project or timeline is active. Jason goes on to point out a couple ways to identify which project is currently selected. This is critical when it comes to saving and closing your projects. Importing assets from Multiple Open Projects is simple and can be done in more ways than one. You can easily drag assets directly from the Project panel, Timeline, and Source monitor, just to name a few. Jason says it well, "Any way you think you can move assets, you probably can move assets." One thing to remember when working with Multiple Open Projects, particularly when moving assets, is you're not moving the source media. You're simply creating a new reference to where the source media is located. Keep this in mind when working across storage drives. Borrowing Jason's example, let's say episode 5 and 6 are on different drives. The assets he copied over from episode 5 into episode 6 will go offline if he removes the drive where episode 5 is stored. In this case, it is recommended to store commonly used assets, like intros, templates, bumpers, lower thirds, etc., in a location that won't go offline. Also, you may want to use Premiere Pro's Project Manager to collect all the files used in each episode when you've completed editing the series. Hand-in-hand with Multiple Open Projects is the new Shared Projects in Premiere Pro CC 2018. This feature, however, can only be used by editors working on a shared storage network. Shared Projects allows editors to collaborate on project files without unintentionally overwriting another editors work. A Shared Project is accessible to anyone on the network, but only one editor can have write access at any given time. If you're searching for a definitive resource for understanding Shared Projects, look no further than the following tutorial by certified Adobe Premiere Pro trainer, Dylan Osborn. This Done with Dylan episode goes "under the hood" of Shared Projects, and shows exactly how Premiere Pro is managing the project file. A Shared Project workflow begins with enabling Project Locking under Preferences. This is the "key," if you will, to project locking in Premiere Pro CC 2018. It is also where you will enter a name that will identify you on the network. With project locking enabled, Dylan shows how to create a new Shared Project from inside a "master" project. Most tutorials would stop here, but Dylan goes on to explain the inner-workings of a Shared Project, and how they use project file aliases to protect an editors work from being overwritten by another. Understanding these technical components of Shared Projects will help you more effectively collaborate with them. Project Locking works on a "first come, first serve" basis. Dylan explains how to read the new red and green lock icons that can be found on bins in the Project panel and in the bottom lower left corner of the workspace. Essentially, if you have a green icon it means you currently have ownership (read/write access) of the project file. Red means another editor currently has ownership and the project can only be opened as read-only. If you're looking for something spelled out, Larry Jordan has published a blog post on the new Shared Projects in Premiere Pro CC 2018. Click the button below to read his Shared Projects summary. The new Responsive Design tools in Premiere Pro CC 2018 are a groundbreaking approach to motion graphics. No doubt they have already become yet another significant differentiator for Premiere Pro among other NLEs. Responsive Design, as the name implies, gives editors greater flexibility working with graphics in Premiere Pro. There are two flavors of Responsive Design: Time and Position. Both of which are addressed in another Jason Boone tutorial. We've broken his tutorial into two parts below. Responsive Design - Time allows editors to create title and graphic animations and later adjust them to fit the length of their edit. The beauty of this feature, and what makes it truly responsive, is the timing of the animation (or the distance between keyframes) is preserved, even when the length of the clip changes. Essentially, Responsive Design - Time pins animation keyframes within a user-specified duration to the beginning or end of the clip. The parameters can be found in the Essential Graphics panel when a graphic clip is selected. Keyframes are selected by adjusting the Intro and Outro Duration. Alternatively, Responsive Design - Time can also be applied directly in the Effect Controls panel, as you will see below. In either case, the intro and outro selection is indicated by a highlighted area in the Effect Controls panel and on the clips themselves in the Timeline. Jason begins his tutorial by demonstrating the "problem" Responsive Design - Time fixes. It's actually a very helpful way of understanding what Responsive Design - Time is. Jason shows how to apply Responsive Design - Time directly in the Effect Controls panel. This is done by dragging the handles of the clip ribbon at the top of the Effect Controls panel. It's not obvious, and it can be a little clunky, but it's nice that it's accessible right within the Effect Controls panel. In summation, the Responsive Design - Time controls are ridiculously simple: use the Intro and Outro Duration to select your keyframes and Premiere Pro will pin the animation to the beginning and end of the clip. Comparatively, Responsive Design - Position is a little more complex. It's similar to parenting in After Effects in that it allows you to parent layers in a graphic clip. Layers can be pinned to each other and in relation to any side of the video frame. This not only makes it easier to work with multiple layers, it also means layers will "responsively" adjust to changes made to their parent layers. For example, pinned layers in a lower third graphic will automatically adjust to fit the text. Another big win is graphics with Responsive Design - Position will automatically adjust to different frame sizes, allowing editors to seamlessly repurpose graphic animations for multiple destinations, i.e. social media platforms. In the second part of Jason's tutorial, he uses an episodic travel vlog as an example. He creates a simple white text on black lower third for the destination, which will change each week. Using the Responsive Design - Position controls, Jason pins the black background layer to the text, so it will automatically adjust to the amount of the text. So whether the text is "Mont Saint-Michel" or "Paris" the design of the lower third is preserved. Switching to a different tutorial, AdobeMasters has an example of using Responsive Design - Position to repurpose a graphic in sequences with difference sizes. Similar to Jason, AdobeMasters uses a very simple lower third for his demonstration. It's a lower third that scales up from the bottom left side of the frame. AdobeMasters pins the lower third to the left and bottom sides of the video frame. The relative position of the lower third is preserved when he places the graphic in a sequence with a square aspect ratio. The application here is graphics with Responsive Design - Position will automatically adapt to sequences with different aspect ratios. Premiere Pro CC 2018 re-introduces a roll feature for titles, this time in the Essential Graphics panel. Scrolling credits can once again be done in natively in Premiere Pro. Speaking of credits, TDCatTech deserves a credit for his overview of the new roll feature in Premiere Pro CC 2018. During his rundown of what's new in the Essential Graphics panel, Phil Ebiner of Video School Online takes a minute to show off the new font preview and favoriting features in Premiere Pro CC 2018. The font preview feature is one found in other Creative Cloud applications, and is especially welcome for those editors who are font illiterate. The ability to "star" favorite fonts is an added touch that saves you from having to scroll the list looking for commonly used fonts. For a look at the new Immersive features in Premiere Pro CC 2018 we go to CreatorUp!. The best part of this tutorial is it gives a look at the new Immersive features in the context of an actual VR/360 video workflow. Hence the length: a whopping 30 minutes! For your convenience we've broken up this tutorial as well to specifically highlight the new immersive features in Premiere Pro CC 2018. That said, if you're passionate about learning VR and 360 video post-production, we highly recommend watching the entire video. CreatorUp! begins by demonstrating the new Adobe Immersive Environment in Premiere Pro CC 2018. This feature allows the editor to "immersively" edit VR and 360 video using a VR headset and hand controllers. Obviously, this requires the necessary VR hardware, like an Oculus Rift as seen in this tutorial. Once the compatible VR hardware is connected, Adobe Immersive Environment can be enabled in the Playback tab under Preferences. Once the edit is assembled, CreatorUp! adjusts the viewer's "true north" by rotating the sphere to the field of view the audience should see when the clip begins. This used to require special plugins, but since Adobe acquired Mettle Skybox, editors have everything they need to edit VR and 360 video natively in Premiere Pro. Creator Up gives a look at the new Immersive Effects in Premiere Pro CC 2018, while teaching how to use the VR Rotate Sphere effect to adjust the true north of his clips. Next, CreatorUp! adds transitions to his edit. VR and 360 video require special effects and transitions. Suffice it to say standard effects do not work well with stitched equirectangular media. Alongside the new Immersive Effects, there are a handful of new Immersive Transitions in Premiere Pro CC 2018 as well. If you're looking for a more guided overview of the new Immersive Effects and Transitions in Premiere Pro CC 2018, check out the tutorial below by Premiere Gal. When editing in Premiere Pro, especially when editing a stringout of selects, it's easy for gaps to appear in the timeline. To "automatically" close multiple gaps in the past, Premiere Pro users had to follow this complex workaround using a color matte. The method was ingenious in how effective it was. But, thankfully, Premiere Pro users can now close multiple gaps with a single click. In exactly one minute, Mike Murphy shows how the new Close Gap feature works in Premiere Pro CC 2018. It can be used on one gap, a selection of gaps, or the entire sequence. The one thing Mike doesn't include is the fact that you can assign the new Close Gap command to a keyboard shortcut. Otherwise, you can follow Mike and select the Close Gap command under the Sequence menu. One of the smaller, but no less appreciated, features in Premiere Pro CC 2018 is the 8 additional Color Labels. This doubled the number of labels to a grand total of 16. (Anyone calling for 32 yet?) Film Spark gives a tour of the new labels in this humorous video. He doesn't specifically call out the fact that he's in Premiere Pro CC 2018, but it's clear that he is. He also includes a couple of practical uses for labels beyond just visual organiztion. It's one of the more interesting videos on labels in Premiere Pro. Probably ever. Also new in the latest release of Creative Cloud is Motion Graphics Templates are now available in Adobe Stock. Most templates must be purchased, but there are many professionally created templates that can be downloaded for free. PhotoshopCAFE highlights the free Motion Graphics Templates on Adobe Stock in the video below. Also in the latest release of Creative Cloud, Motion Graphics Templates created in After Effects can now be used in Premiere Pro without having After Effects installed. Some users have complained about the smaller font size in Premiere Pro CC 2018. Unfortunately, there is no simple preference to change it. However, thanks to this tutorial by JKdigital, there is a backdoor way to increase it. Open the Console panel (CMD/CTRL+F12), switch to Debug Database View, and increase the AdobeCleanFontSize. Some users may feel uncomfortable with this solution. Watch the video and proceed at your own risk. What do you think about the new features in Premiere Pro CC 2018? Do you have a favorite? How have these new features impacted your editing workflow? We *seriously* love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

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BT accelerates next phase of UK's first live 5G private network for industry Worcestershire 5G Testbed (W5G) has announced it is to work with BT as lead technology partner to accelerate its ambition to drive smart manufacturing through the UK's first live 5G factory installation. Building on its role in the development of the W5G Testbed over the last two years, BT is providing its expertise across 5G Private Networks (which uses Ericsson equipment), wearable devices, Internet of Things (IoT), data analytics and mobile edge computing. The combination of these technologies will make intelligent, dynamic and fully automated manufacturing processes a reality. BT will help W5G expand its scope to include new industry 4.0 (Fourth Industrial Revolution) enabled use cases. These include enabling local engineering company Worcester Bosch, and others, to boost productivity by using autonomous robots to transport products and materials, for example. The installation of collision detection sensors connected over the 5G Private Network will also help to ensure health and safety on the factory floor. BT and W5G want to work with more companies across Worcestershire, surrounding counties and regions to help explore how 5G Private Networks can be used to transform their operations. For more information about how BT's 5G solutions are unleashing the next wave of digital disruption, and to get in touch with one of our experts, please visit: https://business.bt.com/solutions/5g-bt-for-business/ Gerry McQuade, CEO of BT's Enterprise business, said: "Working with W5G and Worcester Bosch, we're creating a smart factory where machines can learn and adapt to changes on the factory floor as they happen, and make instant, autonomous decisions to optimise the production line. "This is only possible by harnessing 5G Private Networks, IoT, data analytics and mobile edge computing. BT's role is in making these technologies work in perfect harmony to gather and interpret the vast volumes of data generated by connected machines and turning this into real-time and actionable insight. "We're already leading in 5G innovation across healthcare, education, broadcasting and education. The digital transformation of manufacturing processes will be critical in rebooting the sector and driving regional regeneration across the UK. We're really excited to be at the forefront of making this a reality." The UK's first 5G factory installation has been switched on at the Worcestershire 5G Testbed, with Worcester Bosch working with BT and W5G to explore ways of boosting productivity through robotics, IoT, big data analytics and augmented reality. These technologies are running over the live Private 5G Network and edge computing infrastructure which is now being fully managed by BT. Carl Arntzen, CEO Worcester Bosch, said: "We have learnt an awful lot within the W5G Testbed, both about the 5G network itself, but most importantly about the skills and competencies we need in-house, and what data to stream in order to develop a real-time understanding of the behaviour of various machines. "We are very eager to continue this learning and are confident we can travel much further on this journey, deliver the productivity gains we predicted, and go much further in developing the smart factory of the future. We intend to play a key role in making the fourth industrial revolution a reality." BT is also aiming to bring the scale and expertise needed to extend the benefits of 5G Private Networks to more manufacturers in key sectors such as Aerospace and SMEs. Councillor Ken Pollock, Worcestershire County Council's Cabinet Member for Economy and Infrastructure, said: "If this productivity gain was applied across the whole of the UK's manufacturing sector, it would make a significant contribution towards boosting national productivity, revitalising the manufacturing industry and stimulating the economy. This level of growth will be absolutely critical to the success of post-coronavirus Britain." Insurance giant to build £37 million HQ in Swindon Demand for lockdown drinks keeps Stratford wine merchants afloat Talk Legal webinars showcase Thursfields Solicitors' range of legal services A series of free webinars have been developed by Thursfields Solicitors, to explain the… Free legal 'Question Time' seminar to be held live online by Thursfields Top Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has invited businesses and the general public to…

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Tourists to Quang Binh up in first nine months of 2018 Tuesday, October 02, 2018 16:58 The number of tourist arrivals to Quang Binh province increased 18.4 percent to more than three million, including 129,700 foreigners, in the first nine months of this year. The central province's tourism sector earned VND3.3 trillion ($141.37 million ) in total revenue in the reviewed period, according to the provincial Department of Tourism. The achievements are attributed to the provincial tourism sector's efforts to strengthen management of tourism, tourism promotion activities both at home and abroad. Director of the Quang Binh provincial Department of Tourism Ho An Phong said the sector will continue tourism promotion activities to fully tap its advantages of sea and cave tourism, and call on businesses to create new tourism development projects and unique tours to draw more visitors as well as encourage their longer stay in the province. Quang Binh will also work together with neighbouring provinces to establish the connections for a tour route in the central region, further promote the full exploitation of the Dong Hoi-Chiang Mai air route, and carry out the Dong Hoi airport upgrading project, he added. In 2017, the province received over 3.3 million visitors in 2017, up 70.9 percent over the same period last year. In the first quarter of 2018, the province served over 727,000 holidaymakers, a year-on-year rise of 12 percent, raking in VND820 billion in tourism revenue. In 2018, Quang Binh strived to greet 3.5 million tourists, including 120,000 foreigners. Quang Binh has a 116.04-km coastal line and a 201.87 km border line with Laos. The province is famous for its cave systems, incredible mountain scenery and sprawling beaches. It is home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park and the world's largest cave, Son Doong.- Vietnamnews Tourists Quang Binh first nine months of 2018 Many train, air tickets for Tet holiday still available HCMC's tourist spot reopens for visitors Experts, businesses discuss how to rebuild tourism when recovery comes Bamboo Airways offers new direct flights from Can Tho to Con Dao, Phu Quoc Detailed map for 404 caves of Phong Nha cave system created QR codes to be installed at Ly Son Island's tourism destinations Flights at Vinh Airport cancelled due to bad weather Research reveals trends in Vietnamese travelers' behavior PM directs to suspend flights from UK, S.Africa over Covid-19 variant concern Ministry proposes to halt travel from nations with new Covid-19 variant Despite the coming Lunar New Year 2021, there are still a lot of available train and air tickets which is considered to be not as over-heated as previous years.

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BALANCE: always a goal of mine! To kick off 2015, I'm reading a book called The Well-Balanced Teacher: How to Work Smarter and Stay Sane Inside the Classroom and Out by Mike Anderson. Isn't that a great title? It caught my eye LAST SPRING at the ASCD conference (Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; one of my favorite professional organizations!!). . . but life has been so hectic, that I forgot about it & just found it again over Winter Break! Talk about need for balance!! It's a short book (a little over 100 pages), so it'll be doable to read! There are only 7 chapters, so I'm breaking up this series into 4 parts: Tuesdays & Fridays, beginning this Tuesday, January 6th!! If you'd like to order your own copy, it's available here. It's also available in Kindle format to download immediately. I'd love your input during this Book Study, so please drop in! And if you haven't hopped through our Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland Blog Hop yet, it'll run through tomorrow, January 4th! Get to know fantastic teacher bloggers & download 25 FREEBIES!! Don't miss out: enter to win a $60 Target gift card and a $60 TpT gift card! Happy New Year! Start hopping here.

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Topstar Industrial robots are widely used in welding, stacking, punching and other aspects of industries. multi-axis robot posture structure expands the freedom, without interference; the operating characteristics of high-speed, improves production efficiency; the best means of improving the structure of the welding quality. Universal high-speed robot is also applicable to arc welding; compact, slim design saves more space. 2: JIS B 8432 as a benchmark. 3: depending on the application, the operation mode differs. 5: The operating range of more than 1kg situation is different. According to corresponding load,use correct range of motion. 6: MH6F voltage is 1.5KVA. 7: HP20F voltage is 2.0KVA. 8: The shaded area represents the range of the S-axis, when P point not movable at -40 ° ~ + 30 ° not actions. Space-saving, energy-saving: with the highest level of performance, constantly optimize the structure and function helps to reduce the size of the production equipment. Easy operation simulation: the operation of teaching and simulation improved, greatly reducing the time required for system integration. Simple Repair for Troubleshooting: MOTOMAN constant pursuits of monitoring, fault diagnosis and improves the structure, thereby reduces the maintenance time and recovery time after a failure.

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Imagine traveling with your spouse to meet friends at various campgrounds all while telecommuting from your own desk with a panoramic view. You can even turn around on occasion to watch the 50" LED TV included with the Jensen home theater system while staying warm from the fireplace with remote. Your spouse can make any meal in the rear kitchen layout offering lots of counter space and storage. The spacious front full bathroom includes Jack and Jill sinks with a full wall, back-lit mirror, a shower with a seat, and a walk-in closet with shelving. There is even a half bath for your guests which has been prepped for a washer and dryer if you choose that option. Come see what else makes this fifth wheel special!

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St. Barnabas Episcopal Church is attempting to bolster its youth participation. And it has hired an unlikely figure to catalyze this effort. After years as a professor and dispassionate observer of religion, Aubin Spice has opted for a more participatory religious experience — earning the role as the church's youth minister and Christian education director. "I need to be there professionally but I also need to be there personally and that's different than advising students how to write papers and how to think about topics abstractly," Spice said. "I do that here as well but I do it for people I'm getting to know and people I see every day or week." Lead by Spice, St. Barnabas, 2201 S.W. Vermont St., is jumpstarting a vacation bible school and developing teen programs to involve the youth in the church beyond Sunday school. The church received a grant from the Episcopal Bishop of Oregon Foundation to fund Spice's position. "There were no youth programs here at all I think throughout the entire congregation history. Suddenly they realized, the time is now," Spice said. "You're either going to have more than a Sunday school or give up on the future." Spice has always been interested in religion but says his path toward becoming a youth minister was unexpected. Growing up in a Catholic family that didn't attend church but placed him in a baptist school, Spice maintained an interested but dispassionate perspective toward religion. "I didn't belong to religion but it was interesting because I was always right on the outside, always looking in," Spice said. And Spice went on to study the philosophies, history and practices of religion in college including studying abroad at Oxford University. Later, he became a professor and taught religious studies at a Chicago community college. In the job, he lacked personal connection. "You have to speak with an authoritative voice. And then you give people exams. And then you have to grade them. It's a cold process," Spice said. And he came to question his place on the periphery of religious experience. "It's silly just to sit at the doorstep," Spice said. Realizing he desired a more immersive religious experience, Spice got baptized last year. He also moved from Portland to Chicago with his girlfriend, who is a native born Oregonian, and sought a job and a community. "When I decided to enter the church over a year ago, it was in part because I lacked a community, any kind of community," he said. "It's not always easy to be part of a community and it can be challenging but that challenge is always worth it. I'm now working hard to make sure people have a community, a strong one." And he says the episcopal church complemented his cerebral sensibilities. "Some churches definitely are dedicated to getting a feeling out of people," Spice said. "That's not to say that feelings don't happen here but feelings go alongside thoughts in most episcopal understandings." St. Barnabas didn't have any youth programs other than Sunday school. Now, they are jumpstarting a Vacation Bible School camp — a weeklong program in which children between the ages of 5 and 11 play sports, work on arts and crafts and tinker with science projects. Spice is also working to develop a high school group where teenagers can congregate for a movie night or a game night, discuss the Bible or articles and talk about their faith. He expects the program to begin in May or June. "It's just a matter of getting the kids to know that they can have good and safe fun at the church," he said. "Generally when it comes to middle school and high school programming, moral development is not just supplementary. It's key." Spice is also working to partner with the Portland Rescue Mission so that the church consistently serves meals to homeless people. And he believes the church's youth would benefit from playing a role in this effort. 'They're (kids) connected more than ever but they also feel alone I think in a way that has never been so exacerbated before," Spice said. "I think if you can involve kids in charity, they are already on the first step to feeling good about themselves and their community." Becoming personally involved with the church has been an adjustment for Spice. But it's given him a greater sense of purpose. "I would say it's far more fulfilling so far to be working with kids for their own sake and without judgement," he said.

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Costa da Morte, one step closer to be declared World Surf Reserve CMAT, as the Managing Director of the Costa da Morte, supports the Diputación da Coruña in the preparation of the candidature to become the second World Surf Reserve (WSR) declared in Europe and twelfth worldwide. Last Monday, at the Man de Camelle Museum was held a new meeting of the promoter group of the candidature project, promoted by the Diputación da Coruña and in which more than 25 people are involved. Among the attendees, representatives of various public institutions and sectorial interest groups; especially related to surfing. At this meeting, the last of the project before the presentation of the Application Letter to the Save the Waves organization, was attended by Tony Butt, representative of the organization. In his speech, Butt explained the objectives of the WSR Program, detailed some points of the candidacy process and talked about the benefits and implications of the Declaration; exemplified by the case of eleven reservations already declared. Finally, the letter of candidature was read. To finish the day, the group visited the Trece beach and the Cemiterio dos Ingleses. The writer Rafael Lema Mouzo accompanied the tour with historical explanations on the shipwrecks on the Costa da Morte and the legends associated with this mythical land. At the end of the day, they shared a meal with typical local products. CMAT shows its support for the project, which shares its objectives with the Costa da Morte 2019-2021 Tourism Action Plan. In this document, surfing and other nautical-sports activities are recognized as keys in local tourism development.

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Palestine solidarity art censored after political pressure – El Tecolote July 23, 2019 / Megan Wilson / News Image Above: Artist Lucia Ippolito standing in front of the "Women of the Resistance" mural in Balmy Alley during the Paseo Artistico on Oct.13, 2018. Photo: Brianna Kalajian By Paisley Trent El Tecolote Branching off 24th Street in the Mission are alleyways filled with colorful murals and engaging graffiti tags. Balmy Alley and Clarion Alley rotate the work of artists depicting local and international issues. The sides of buildings are covered in these depictions of culture, identity, current events, neighborhood and city history and solidarity. Among these murals are strong visuals of children fighting with soldiers, walls being destroyed and commentary on struggles related to the U.S.-Mexico border. Mission artist Lucía Ippolito conveys a more global perspective of the border crisis, showing solidarity with international struggles in her 2015 colored pencil work, "Borders." Ippolito says the work is intended to connect Palestine, Mexico and Syria, as each community deals with different refugee and migrant crisis. The colors in the piece pull from the flags of Mexico, Syria and Palestine. Depictions of Mexican culture and the U.S.-Mexico border are the immediate background, behind a Palestinian woman in chains. The people portrayed are pushed forward by the changing wall that winds through the piece and turns from barbed wire with a security camera to the tall concrete of Israel's separation wall and lastly into a wooden fence that continues into the ocean, where a raft of Syrian refugees approach. A painting titled "Borders," by Lucia Ippolito depicts the connection between the Palestinian/Israeli wall to the Syrian refugee crisis to the Mexican/American border. Courtesy: Lucia Ippolito "I was trying to connect these topics," Ippolito said. "As human beings, I feel we are going to look back on history and look how we treated the most vulnerable amongst us." Ippolito's piece was recently included in "LA FRONTERA: Artists respond to the U.S.-Mexico Border," an exhibition at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) that focuses on themes of global turmoil, migration and border issues. The exhibit, which opened April 25, runs until September 2019. However, shortly after the show's opening, Ippolito's work was removed without notice and she only learned of the censorship after her work was taken down. She decided to withdraw entirely from the show, feeling since her piece was removed, the goal of the exhibit to generate dialogue was sidestepped. David Green, JCC's Chief Program Officer for Roots & Culture, wrote in a statement and apology that Ippolito's work, and an additional work by artist Christo Oropeza, were removed after complaints that the works depicted violence toward children. Though the Katz Synder gallery holds regular shows, it isn't a dedicated gallery space, having work hang next to classrooms and in the walls across from an outdoor playground. After discussions, Ippolito said she was eventually asked by the curator of the exhibit, David de la Torre, for a replacement piece, specifically about the U.S.-Mexico border. This request confirmed Ippolito's belief that her work was censored due to its portrayal of Palestine, in addition to concerns showing a dead child. In lieu of a request for a replacement work, Ippolito offered to have her public statement about the censorship of her work displayed, though due to a delayed response from Green she has not provided it as of yet. Several artists, who are part of the show, have written an open letter condemning the removal of the works and have respectfully withdrawn their works in solidarity with Ippolito and Oropeza. Vandalism on Megan Wilson's mural "B.D.S." Wilson changed her original design after repeated vandalism, in order to make it more difficult to obscure her intended message, May 15, 2019. Photo: Paisley Trent Vandalism and Zionism The inclusion of the works by Ippolito and Oropeza in the art show and the reasons for its removal have become a flashpoint in the rising tensions surrounding artwork featuring Palestinian activists, symbols of Palestinian liberation, solidarity with Palestine and differing definitions of Zionism. Recent vandalism of murals, weekly protests in front of a new business and more recent art highlighting Palestinian resistance and culture are indicative of national issues that have stirred tensions visibly present in the Mission District. In Clarion Alley, anonymous vandals have repeatedly defaced five murals depicting solidarity with Palestine. Since September, the murals have been vandalized 15 times after continuous repairs—the most recent occurring in the first week of June, soon after repairs were made to a damaged mural on June 3. While works may be regularly tagged and occasionally painted over by different artists without permission, the recurring vandalism on the same murals is unprecedented for Clarion Alley, says Christopher Statton, co-director of the Clarion Alley Mural Project (CAMP). Clarion Alley, which connects Valencia and Mission streets, was founded by CAMP as a place for social justice, activism and community mural art. Over a hundred thousand tourists and local residents walk through annually since 1992. "Clarion Alley represents so many cultures and languages," said CAMP Co-Director Megan Wilson. "Some works are personal to people that live in the Mission, but also there's universal stories that have international reach." Chris Gazaleh, a Palestinian-American artist, activist and educator from the Bay Area, has long painted murals in Clarion Alley and the Mission that center around Palestine, Arab culture and solidarity movements between communities. Urip Iku Urup – Life Is a Flame To Enlighten (versi Bahasa Indonesian) BANGKIT SAN FRANCISCO! (Bahasa Indonesia versi) Can The Message Be Greater Than The Medium? Bangkit / Arise Does the Art Belong to the Artist Anymore? NO on Prop Q … and R Taking Life As It Comes (1998) CAMP teamed up with artists from the Anti-Eviction Mapping Project to paint a 20 foot mural in Clarion Alley at Valencia Street. The mural depicts […] Mural Kolaborasi The Kids of Gaza Are Being Slaughtered Bangkit/Arise – SOMCAN As part of CAMP's international exchange & residency with Yogyakarta Indonesia, Bangkit/Arise, the project worked with SOMCAN to learn about SoMa and SoMa Pilipinas, Filipino Cultural […] Captive Hearts Bode Characters Mark Bode was born in Utica, New York. 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Zouï ist eine Siedlung im Norden des Tschad in der Provinz Tibesti, etwa sieben Kilometer östlich von Bardaï. Etwa drei Kilometer entfernt liegt der Süßwassersee Mare de Zoui. Bei Zouï wurden Reste von Eisenverarbeitung (Öfen, Schlacke und Artefakte) gefunden, die mit der Radiokarbonmethode auf etwa 115 v. Chr. datiert wurden und zu den ältesten im Tschad gehören. 1959 entdeckte A. Coblentz in der Nähe von Zouï in einer Nekropole entlang der Verbindungsstrecke von Bardaï nach Aouzou zwei Einzelgräber mit Skeletten in Hockstellung. In Zouï fand am 18. Mai 1974 die erste Begegnung von Hissène Habré mit Robert Puissant, Françoise Claustre und dem deutschen Unterhändler Wallner im Zusammenhang mit der Geiselnahme durch eine von Habré geführte Rebellengruppe statt. Am 19. Mai trafen sich die Delegationen erneut in Zouï und Wallner akzeptierte die Bedingungen von Habré zur Freilassung des deutschen Arztes Christoph Staewen. Weblinks Karte der Provinz Tibesti (Juni 2010, mit Zouï) Zouï auf mbendi.com Zouï palm grove, Foto von Raymond Depardon (1995) Einzelnachweise Ort in Afrika Ort im Tschad Oase (Tschad) Oase (Sahara) Tibesti (Provinz)

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The Enterprise comes across an uninhabited M-class planet in the Omicron Delta star cluster, which is very much a promising stopover for a weary, tired crew. Even Captain Kirk himself is feeling the wear and tear of the last several missions; he gets a muscle cramp on the bridge, is visibly tired, and even stumbles a bit on the stardate in his personal log. The first scene on the bridge is a little funny, when the Captain thinks Spock is helping to unkink his back, but in actuality it is Yeoman Barrows (played by Emily Banks, whose character is here in place of a conspicuously absent Janice Rand). McCoy and Sulu are among the initial landing party that is studying this garden world. On the first sensor sweeps, this planet is seemingly a perfect paradise, with no insects, mammals, or even birds, just lush plant life, crisp clean air, and sunshine. The good doctor, knowing this, is absolutely dumbstruck when a gigantic white rabbit appears in front of him, claiming to be late, and then a blonde girl follows behind him, disappearing through a hole in a hedge. With "Alice In Wonderland" taking place before his eyes, McCoy suddenly doubts his sanity. This sets up a very amusing scene, one of my favorites, where McCoy has to give his report on what he saw to the Captain. Kirk thinks McCoy is just pulling his leg to get him to beam down for R&R, but ends up having to take a rest leave anyway when Spock and McCoy pull a little stunt that tricks Kirk into ordering himself to go ashore. The look that Kirk gives Spock, one of "I can't believe you just tricked me," is priceless. When the Captain does join McCoy on the planet surface, what starts as a light-hearted mystery surrounding the doctor's rabbit, begins to take a weird turn when Sulu ends up finding an old-style Earth revolver. And naturally, he gets trigger happy with it (oh my). While continuing the investigation, Kirk and McCoy start reminiscing about the Captain's academy days, and not more than a minute later, Kirk runs into his academy nemesis, Finnegan (played by Bruce Mars). After getting sucker punched by his old rival, Kirk ends up having to run to the defense of Yeoman Barrows, who was set upon by what McCoy describes as sounding like "Don Juan." Even at this point in the episode, it's pretty easy for us, the audience, to figure out that everything that the crew seems to be thinking about comes to life shortly thereafter. But if I were in a situation where everything I thought about magically appeared, like the Enterprise crew, I might not believe it at first either. "Shore Leave" wisely plays this off with a light tone. It is not a pure comedy like "The Trouble With Tribbles," but the episode definitely keeps its tongue firmly planted in cheek. Kirk, naturally ends up inadvertently summoning yet another old girlfriend, Ruth. Sulu conjures a Samurai warrior. Lieutenant Rodriguez thinks of birds, a tiger, and later a World War II fighter plane. Yeoman Barrows, after having been daydreaming about Don Juan, then thinks about having a fairy tale dress. Now, I have heard some strong criticism of that latter part, and it is true that 1960s Star Trek, though very progressive inmost regards, did not give women an exactly equal treatment on par with men. Women in the show are typically portrayed as damsels in distress, or, with the exception of Uhura, are shown to have secondary, somewhat more subservient roles. With that in mind however, is it not equally sexist to say that Barrows shouldn't daydream about dressing like a princess, even if she really wanted to? Wouldn't today's more progressive, "accepting" audience applaud a man who, say wanted to dress like a woman? Yet that same audience seems to cry foul when a woman is into something excessively girly. Maybe I am just a guy and I don't "get it," but my personal stance is that while the way women were treated in 1960s television was by and large wrong, the portrayal of Yeoman Barrows and her fantasies in "Shore Leave," well, in the context of the episode, I don't see it as particularly sexist. Along with the shenanigans on the planet surface, an energy field slowly starts to emanate from the planet, and it begins to disrupt systems on the Enterprise. It would seem that once the strangeness starts to set in on the planet surface, Kirk, or perhaps even Spock, became concerned for the ship, and unintentionally created a minor crisis that interfered with ship systems, as well as communicators and phasers. The gags get truly serious when McCoy ends up getting killed by a knight in shining armor. Admittedly, this is probably the point where Kirk and co. should have figured out, "ah ha, everything we think of appears seemingly from nowhere." I do think Spock had it figured out already, but when Finnegan returns, Kirk ends up chasing after his nemesis, leaving the investigation of McCoy's fate in his first officer's hands. In Kirk's mind, I suppose that there might have been a tiny sliver of a reasonable chance that Finnegan was somehow responsible for what was happening to the Enterprise crew. Kirk's pursuit of Finnegan plays out as a glorified excuse for Kirk to get into a fistfight with an irritating menace from his past. It's a classic example of an old-school, 1960s television brawl, and gives us one of the earliest displays of Kirk Fu at work. And of course, the Captain has to get his shirt torn, showing off his chest for the ladies. Though it gets a little cheesy, this is a super fun scene, backed by an excellent, irreverent score from composer Gerald Fried. After reveling in his triumph over Finnegan, Kirk rejoins Spock, and they take control of the situation, ordering the rest of the crew to render their thoughts blank. This prompts the appearance of the planet's Caretaker (not to be confused with the alien from Star Trek: Voyager), who realizes that the silly humans have misunderstood the purpose of this planet. The Caretaker describes it as a place for his kind to "come, and play." Spock makes a comparison to an amusement park, a place to "see and do, all sorts of fascinating things." And of course, McCoy's death is repaired, and ends up being just another element of the entertainment. "Shore Leave" leaves off on a note of irreverent jubilation. The crew enjoyed their rest, in a manner deemed most illogical by Mr. Spock. They also learned a lesson, that even supremely advanced races, who can transmute matter, read minds, and manufacture almost anything conceivable within seconds, have a need for the simplicity of a place to relax and play. This episode is also noteworthy for giving us a glimpse at fantasy run amok, well before The Next Generation began its shenanigans on the Holodeck. I personally consider it more entertaining than most of Star Trek's Holodeck adventures to date. "Shore Leave" is in no danger of outdoing "The Trouble With Tribbles" or "The Voyage Home" for the best Trek comedic content, nor is it terribly cerebral, but it is just a huge amount of fun to watch. It is definitely among the better episodes of Season One.

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Grocery reopening possible: Dayton officials will share update May 7 Dayton city officials are planning a presentation at the May 7 meeting about the chances of a grocery reopening in the closed Riverside Market. Grocery reopening possible: Dayton officials will share update May 7 Dayton city officials are planning a presentation at the May 7 meeting about the chances of a grocery reopening in the closed Riverside Market. Check out this story on cincinnati.com: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/campbellcounty/2019/04/22/dayton-city-officials-negotiating-potential-grocery-operator/3537728002/ Chris Mayhew, Cincinnati Enquirer Published 11:40 a.m. ET April 22, 2019 | Updated 12:02 p.m. ET April 22, 2019 Dayton city officials hope to share either a plan or the results of negotiations with a potential new grocery store operator at the May council meeting. SUPPORT JOURNALISM: Subscribe at $5 for 3 months to access all our coverage. Riverside Market, the only grocery in the city's limits, closed in March. Dayton is a community of about 5,000 residents along the Ohio River in Campbell County, Kentucky. Riverside Market at 118 6th Ave., Dayton, closed in March 2019. City officials are negotiating with a potential new operator to reopen a grocery at the same location. (Photo: The Enquirer/Chris Mayhew) "We are talking with a potential operator. I think it's most people's hope it will be reopened as a grocery again," said City Administrator Michael Giffen. More: Dreams detoured Earlier: Dayton working to keep grocery open at Riverside Marketplace The former grocery closed about two weeks ago, but the owners are maintaining the property, Giffen said. "The owners of the building, I understand they have expanded the liquor store," he said. Riverside Market, which closed in March 2019, is at the entrance to Dayton city limits at 118 6th Ave (Photo: The Enquirer/Chris Mayhew) Giffen said he thinks there will be some news or plans to share at the 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 council meeting at the Dayton High School administration building, 200 Clay St., Dayton. "At this point, we're just in negotiations with a potential operator," he said. Read or Share this story: https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/local/campbellcounty/2019/04/22/dayton-city-officials-negotiating-potential-grocery-operator/3537728002/

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So, tell me about the scratches in your iPad. I was carrying it under my arm. A couple of us started playing a little soccer with a couple kids, just tapping the ball back and forth. We were doing pretty well. Until one of the kids tapped it a little hard and away from me. We were playing on a hill, and I was on the downhill side. And later I was talking with a kid named M who speaks great English and loves America and watches wrestling and has a dad working in Qatar and is on Instagram and wanted to see my pictures of America. Which I have mostly deleted from my iPad because I've filled the memory with pictures of Nepal. But he liked the pictures of Nepal and talked about its natural beauty and looking at the mountains when he gets up every morning. And when I talked about futbol he said that his friend had been playing with us, and couldn't speak English but wanted to tell me he was sorry. And then I saw the friend and Munoz's cousin and nephew and friends and exchanged Facebook and Instagram names and almost cried when I said goodbye to them walking up the long hill from their village. And that's what happened to my iPad case. Only my heart got hurt.

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AUTOZINE TECHNICAL SCHOOL 4WD with Electronic (Active) torque split: Honda SH-AWD - Honda Legend / Acura RL (2005) The first generation SH-AWD used in the 2005 Honda Legend (Acura RL) was a very clever invention. Not only its working principle is unique in the industry but it is highly capable to transform the handling of a heavy front-wheel-drive vehicle. Normally when running on straight, the system distributes 70:30 torque between front and rear wheels. When the car maneuvers, it may send up to 70 percent torque to the rear. Moreover, all that torque could be directed to either side to implement torque vectoring. This greatly enhanced the agility of Legend. The core of SH-AWD is the rear drive unit (RDU) mounted at the rear axle. It consists of an accelerator and 2 independent sets of planetary gear and electromagnetic multi-plate clutch unit, one for each rear wheel. The accelerator takes power from the prop-shaft, uses its own planetary gears to speed up the rear axle, creating a speed difference for the multi-plate clutches to take power. Without this speed difference, the SH-AWD would have worked like a Haldex clutch and failed to deliver permanent drive to the rear wheels. Normally the speed difference is only 1.7 percent, just enough to load up the rear clutches without causing too much wear and energy loss. When turning in tight corners, such a small speed difference could diminish to zero or negative as the front wheels always turn faster than the rear in curve. Therefore, the accelerator offers another set of planetary gears which enables a speed difference of 5.7 percent. A hydraulic actuator and clutch in the accelerator select between the 2 sets of planetary gears according to the instruction of ECU. Behind the accelerator, there is no conventional differential. The hypoid gear couples the drive from the accelerator to the ring gear of each planetary gear set. The ring gear transfers power through 3 planetary gears to the rear half shaft, which is rigidly connected to the carrier of planetary gear. Meanwhile, the sun gear of the planetary gear set is connected to half the clutch plates, while another half are mounted at the stationary RDU housing. These clutch plates are actuated by electromagnetic force. When the clutch is open, little torque is transfered to the rear wheel as the sun gear is free to spin. The more the clutch engages, the more torque transfers from the ring gear to the planetary gear carrier (hence rear wheel) as the sun gear is increasingly locked up. At maximum pressure, 70 percent torque is transferred to the rear axle, although the clutches are still slipping (because the speed difference always exists as a result of the accelerator). By engaging one clutch pack and opening another, all of those torque could be sent to one side thus greatly improves the car's agility. Now you might ask, why not simply ditches the complicated planetary gear sets and uses the multi-plate clutches to engage the rear wheels directly? Well, because the planetary gear sets are deliberately introduced to lessen the workload of multi-plate clutches. Since the clutch is attached to the sun gear, while the output half shaft is attached to the carrier of planetary gears, they move at different speeds. The gear ratio between sun gear and planetary gear results in multiplication of torque. In other words, for a given torque transfer to the rear wheel, the clutch is subjected to only a fraction of the torque. This greatly reduces wear and energy loss at the multi-plate clutches, and explains why the SH-AWD managed to transfer 30 percent torque to the rear axle permanently without overheating or demaging the clutches. However, as you can see, the original SH-AWD hardware was mechanically sophisticated thus expensive to build. That is why it was used by only the company's flagship executive car. To make it more accessible to cheaper cars, Honda made some compromises in the following years... On the 2008 Acura TL, the accelerator was ditched and replaced with a fixed gearing that overdrove the rear axle by 1.7%. This inevitably hurt its performance in tighter corners. On the 2014 Acura TLX, the pair of planetary gear sets and electromagnetic clutches was also dropped in favour of 2 electrohydraulic clutches. These clutches are stronger and more durable thus can withstand all the torque to the rear wheels, which has been reduced to 10 percent when running in straight line. Meanwhile, the overdrive ratio was increased to 2.7% to aid cornering. These changes cut cost and weight considerably, but the system is no longer the SH-AWD we used to know (or explained above). In fact, it is a lot closer to the GKN Twinster system adopted by Range Rover Evoque a year earlier. Ferrari 4RM - Ferrari FF (2011) Ferrari has long been refusing to adopt 4-wheel drive. To Maranello, conventional 4WD systems are just too heavy and bulky for its cars. They would benefit roadholding in rare occasions like running on snowy or wet roads, while most other time the extra weight and size would only worsen performance. Without deviating from its philosophy, Ferrari developed a very special kind of 4WD system called "4RM" in 2011. The technology was first fitted to its new 4-seater GT, FF. The 4RM is a niche design for Ferrari's GT cars. It is built upon Ferrari's traditional FR architecture with a front-mid-mounted engine and a rear-mounted transaxle. The engine must be positioned completely behind the front axle line, something very few cars other than Ferrari can achieve. The rear wheels get power just like a conventional FR car. What makes it special is the front-drive hardware. A PTU (Power Transfer Unit) is added just in front of the engine, taking power directly from crankshaft to supply the front wheels. This mean the crankshaft has output at both ends, one goes to the rear transaxle and another goes to the front PTU. The PTU contains a gear set and two wet multi-plate clutches. Each clutch is responsible for engaging a front wheel. By applying hydraulic pressure on those clutches, PTU can alter the amount of torque transferred to individual front wheels. This mean it achieves not only 4-wheel drive but also torque vectoring! But what's the purpose of the gear set in PTU? It offers 2 gear ratios (plus a reverse), so you can see it as a 2-speed gearbox. Now you may question how the speed of front wheels can match those at the rear, which is driven by a 7-speed gearbox. The answer is: they don't match. The gear ratios in PTU are chosen such that the front wheels always spin faster than the rear if the car is lifted up in the air. On the road, this mismatch will force the clutches in PTU to slip all the time. This situation is similar to the PSK system used in Porsche 959 - that car employed front tires slightly larger than the rears, so the multi-plate clutch in its transfer case was always slipping. The case in Ferrari 4RM is far more severe due to the different gearing front and rear. This put its durability into big question. Never mind. The 4RM is not supposed to be a permanent 4WD system. Ferrari wants to preserve the rear-drive characteristic of its cars as far as possible, thus it needs drive to the front wheels only at extreme moments, e.g. when the car is slipping in hard cornering, or running on slippery surfaces. Therefore it does not need to engage the front wheels all the time. Thanks to modern computer power, the 4RM's control module can engage/disengage the front wheels in a fraction of a second, and for multiple times in a second. Those short moments are already sufficient to put the car back on course. Moreover, the PTU takes at most only 20 percent of the engine torque, so there is no worry of overheating and overstressing it. Of course, one precondition is the gearing difference shall not be too big. That's why Ferrari gives the PTU two forward gears, with the lower gear serving the main gearbox's 1st and 2nd, and the higher gear serving 3rd and 4th. Above 4th, Ferrari considers the car should not be struggling for traction, so the PTU is disengaged, leaving the car to run by rear wheels. The simplicity of 4RM means it has the advantages of lightweight and compact size. The PTU and its associated hardware on Ferrari FF weighs only 45kg, about half the weight of a conventional 4WD system. Compare with other 4WD systems working with front engine and rear-mounted gearbox, such as Nissan GT-R's, its weight and space efficiency are even more obvious. Moreover, it keeps the low center of gravity of FR cars, because the PTU takes power directly from the engine, saving the need to put an additional drive shaft underneath the engine. GKN Twinster - Ford Focus RS Mk3 (2016) The GKN Twinster system on 2016 Ford Focus RS is likely to have a much bigger impact than many other types of electronic-controlled 4WD. On the one hand, it provides very good performance, such as the ability to send 70 percent torque to the rear axle and full torque vectoring between the rear wheels. On the other hand, its construction is simple enough to make it a cost-effective alternative to Haldex clutch, which has been dominating the market since the late 1990s. The Twinster was in fact first introduced in 2013 on Range Rover Evoque, but the one on Focus RS was modified to offer rear-biased power distribution when needed. It consists of 2 parts: Power Transfer Unit (PTU) and Rear-Drive Module (RDM). PTU is located at the front axle beside the transmission. It is made of only simple gearings thus the sole function is to transfer power to the propshaft. What does the magic is the rear-mounted RDM. It consists of 2 hydraulic multi-plate clutch packs, one for each rear wheel. Since the gearing is arranged such that the rear wheels turn 1.8 percent faster than the front wheels, it can make use of the speed difference to transfer power to the rear wheels. When both clutch packs engage to full, 70 percent torque goes to the rear wheels. Reduce the engagement and more torque shifts back to the front axle. If both are disengaged, the car reverts to FWD to save fuel. Torque vectoring is achieved by engaging one clutch pack while loosening another. If one is fully engaged and another is open, all the available torque of the rear axle will go to one wheel, so it offers very strong torque vectoring effect. As you can see, the GKN Twinster has no center and rear LSD thus it is lighter than conventional full-time 4WD systems. On the Focus RS, it adds 60 kg including hydraulic system, about the same as a Haldex system. It must be noted that, to avoid overheating or excessive wear to the clutches, the system leaves little torque to the rear axle in normal driving conditions like cruising on highway. However, as shown in road tests of the Focus RS, the Twinster is highly active and responsive in the twisty, showing none of the nose-led character of Haldex cars. Instead, it steers in neutral manner and is even willing to oversteer on throttle. This implies the clutches can take quite a lot of power. Some derivatives of the Twinster, like the one on the aforementioned Range Rover Evoque, have additional clutches on both the PTU and RDM to disengage the propshaft and some internal moving parts during cruising so to cut frictional loss and enhance fuel efficiency. BTW, similar features are also found on Audi's new Quattro Ultra. The Ford Focus RS version skips this feature as it takes too much delay (0.3 second) to revert from FWD to 4WD mode. Audi Quattro Ultra - Audi A4 Allroad (2016) Feeling the pressure of lowering CO2 emission, Audi developed a 4WD system oriented to fuel efficiency instead of handling. It is called Quattro Ultra. The first application is A4 Allroad, but it will be extended to most of the company's less powerful cars with longitudinal engines (aka MLB platform). Meanwhile, powerful and performance-oriented models will continue to use the existing Torsen or crown-gear differential setup. Since its objective is to save fuel, the Quattro Ultra is a part-time 4WD system. It uses a multi-plate clutch, which is mounted just behind the gearbox, to connect the rear axle when more traction is needed. This sounds like the Haldex-clutch system used on the transverse-engined Audis (or VW 4motion). In principles, yes. In engineering details, no, because the key components are developed by supplier Magna. The biggest difference is the multi-plate clutch. While Haldex is actuated by hydraulic, the Magna clutch is operated by electric motor via spindle drive. This results in smoother engagement and disengagement thus the switch between FWD and 4WD modes is nearly imperceptible. On the downside, the electromechanical clutch is not able to handle torque beyond 369 lbft, at least in this first generation. Another key difference from the Haldex arrangement is that the Quattro Ultra can disconnect the propshaft completely. In this way, the propshaft, rear differential housing and hypoid gear stop spinning. This reduces frictional loss. At the rear axle, there is another disconnect device added to the right rear half shaft. It is an electromechanical actuated dog clutch. Once it is disconnected, the bevel gears in differential will spin without load thus reduces energy loss further. (It must be noted that GKN has a similar system but it can decouple both rear wheels so that the bevel gears stop spinning as well) Overall, Audi claims the Quattro Ultra consumes only 0.2 liter/100km more fuel in NDEC cycle compared with its front-drive alternative, while the existing Torsen setup adds 0.5 liter/100km. Performance-wise, the Quattro Ultra should be no better than Haldex system. In normal running there is negligible torque transferred to the rear axle, or even zero if the system has switched to FWD mode. When the ECU senses wheel slip or a demanding driving style, it re-engages the rear axle. The front multi-plate clutch will engage first, bringing the propshaft and rear differential up to speed and then the rear dog clutch closes to connect the rear wheels. Audi said this process takes at most 0.25 second. Such delay explains why it won't be adopted on performance models. Copyright© 1997-2016 by Mark Wan @ AutoZine

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Anxious to Talk about It: Helping White Christians Talk Faithfully about Racism by Carolyn Helsel – Chalice Press Learn more and purchase here: Writing for Your Life on Bookshop In a new season of civil unrest and activism around racism, white people are still anxious to talk about race. In this updated version of the popular 2018 release, Carolyn Helsel offers 30% new content to contextualize the conversation for this new season of the racial justice movement. This new edition includes an updated introduction, fresh stories reflecting current events, new research, and tips for parents and teachers. Anxious to Talk about It helps whites better understand and embrace their feelings of anxiety, shame, and guilt, and work through them so that they can join conversations with more courage and confidence. Reflection questions close each chapter. "Anxious to Talk about It invites white people to recognize and relinquish racist ways, however subconscious, subtle, or insidious."–Gerald C. Liu, Princeton Theological Seminary "From guilt and shame to healthy white identity, Helsel has brought us a much-needed guide to white self-awareness on the switchback-ridden journey to becoming anti-racist." –Sharon E. Watkins, Former General Minister and President, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) "'I'm not a racist,' you may be thinking. 'I'm not in the KKK and I don't carry a Nazi flag. Why should I read a book about race?' Carolyn Helsel's book will answer that question, and in the process, you'll become not just a better white person, but a better, more mature, more caring human being."–Brian D. McLaren, author of Faith after Doubt "An honest, courageous, and thoughtful approach in engaging whites who are anxious to talk about race and racism. Beware (white) readers: you will meet the truth and the truth will set you free!'"–Luke A. Powery, Dean, Duke University Chapel "Challenging, encouraging, and always faithful. A must-read for anyone desiring to discover how to live a spiritual life of self-discovery in the 21st cnetury."-Jimmie Hawkins, Director of the Presbyterian Church (USA) Office of Public Witness & United Nations "Helsel wades right into the thicket of emotions that accompany white fragility. This volume is packed with stories that need to be heard if America is ever going to live out a new story concerning race."–Donyelle McCray, Yale Divinity School

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DW – "Kissed By An Angel" – a highly progressive yet immediate record! Staff — October 5, 2021 Dan Wande aka DW has tuned all of his talents into a new strand of blistering rock and metal music on his brand new project "Kissed By An Angel". Let's be honest, DW entered the rock race super strong with his 2020 record "Wings", and then followed it up with "Dragon Force" which brought the Swedish rocker into the laps of rock fans all over the world. With riveting performances across these recordings, DW was setting himself up to be one of the most exciting underground hard rock acts currently around. As the release date approaches for DW's full length studio album, the buzz continues to be amplified by the response to the songs "Kissed By An Angel" and "Endless Void" found on this EP. And rightly so because the caliber of DW music since his inception, continues to improve while raising the bar for classic hard rock and metal bands worldwide. We aren't talking about DW and his band having to reinvent themselves to keep up either. What we're talking about is the validity of the way that DW can lyrically reach into the listener to connect with his experiences, and sonically from the appealing combinations of guitar riffs, tones, tempos, and drops that DW has always used in his songwriting. For those not yet familiar, DW is based in Piteå Sweden. He is a well-navigated vocalist, musician and producer who has been in the music industry for over 40 years. On his latest recording, DW wrote, arranged and produced all the songs. As usual he works with a group of expert musicians to bring his vision into reality. You will finds thundering drummer Fabio Alessandrini, who normally plays drums in Anhillator. Then there is Mark Brown on keyboards, Marcin Palider on Bass, and Giacomo Pasquali on guitar, who is joined by an additonal guitarist named Adam Ward. Finally DW also added two excellent backing vocalists to the collective – Ulrica Backman and Eugenio Paludi. The title track, "Kissed By An Angel" brings it right out of the gate with a dark parade of heavy guitar riffs outlining the melody and setting the mood before DW fills in the gaps with powerful vocals. Get ready for the insane guitar break in the middle that is fired by rocket fuel. The maturity in the elements, reflect in this track's composition, and deliver with a pounding beat, shimmering keys, and grating guitars allowing DW vocals to stay at the front of the mix and provide a pathway up from under. "Kissed By An Angel" is intense and invoking. It delivers almost an effortless mix of what makes up the best parts of each member. The record is a direct look into the emotional sides of humanity and is so easily identifiable because of the vulnerable places the song comes from. DW once again proves that his music can evoke deep feelings and physical reactions out of listeners. It seems as though every idea that DW thought of during the writing and recording of this record is consolidated into this one song, whether it be mesmerizing guitar solos or stratospheric rhythm sections. "Endless Void" kicks off with a harmonious vocal intro before exploding into a blend of crushing metal and rock. DW gives a powerful vocal performance that is all encompassing. There is a heavy, dynamic use of his range that just kind of teases you into falling for wherever the melody takes you. Underneath, the kinetic rhythm never lets up with enormous build-ups and breakdowns, while the muted guitar riffs border on being compulsive at times, relentlessly driving the song's momentum. Throughout this record, the drummer is an incredible influence, with moments of building tension and soaring adrenaline levels complimented by intricate bass and guitar playing. On top of this, DW is clearly doing things on his own terms, and one can only hope that the addictive nature of what is a highly progressive yet immediate record continues right into his next release. The new album mixed and mastered in Gothenborg by Cristoffer Borg/Far Beyond Productions, is a conceptually and musically heavy and technically complex record that deserves multiple appraisals. OFFICIAL LINKS: SPOTIFY – INSTAGRAM – FACEBOOK – YOUTUBE Tags: Cristoffer BorgDan WandeDWFar Beyond ProductionsHard RockKissed By An AngelMetalSweden Next post Aneessa - "Gonna Be Alright - Better Days Mix" - a classy and magnetic funky banger! Previous Article Radio Drive ft. Kevin Gullickson - "Before The Day Is Through" - Every song has an assortment of sonic bells and whistles Signal Omega always takes an innovative and complex sonic approach Zandrah Mereborg – "FLOW" – a testimony to the sonic sensibilities of electronic-driven music

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Affinity Programs: Casting a Wider Net to Gather Prospects by Walt Albro "We get leads that we wouldn't get on our own," says Lynn Fruth, CRB, broker-owner of The Danberry Co., REALTORS®, based in Toledo, Ohio. Fruth is describing the benefits of belonging to an affinity program, a type of mutually helpful relationship with other businesses or membership organizations. Brokerages are increasingly plugging into affinity relationships. There are several types of such relationships. Some offer added revenue; others, reduced costs. Both are valued by brokers eager to bolster their bottom line. The Danberry Co. has access to an affinity program through a referral network that it belongs to, PHH Network Services North America. The program generates new business for the brokerage by providing leads about sellers who are moving out of the broker's market area or potential buyers who are moving in. The Danberry Co. has six offices and 170 sales associates in northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. Even though The Danberry Co. has to pay a referral fee on each lead that results in a transaction, Fruth still sees the arrangement as a good deal. In today's competitive market, he says, brokers need every edge they can get to boost volume. "In the future, we're going to see more affinity programs," he says. "We're expecting to see a growing volume of business that'll have some sort of referral fee attached to it." Here's how the program works for The Danberry Co., which does slightly less than 7 percent of its business through relocation. PHH has set up affinity relationships with several organizations and companies, including Amway. Any member of the Amway organization who's planning to relocate can get a rebate on brokerage services by using the PHH network. When an Amway member applies to PHH for services, PHH refers the name to a member broker, either in the town that the Amway member is moving from or in the town the member is moving to--or both. When The Danberry Co. sells a house to a participating Amway member, it pays a referral fee to PHH. Part of the fee goes back to the Amway member as a rebate. Although Fruth thinks affinity programs are of growing importance to brokers, he recently opted out of another affinity program through PHH--one in which American Airlines customers are awarded frequent flyer mileage points in exchange for using the PHH network for services. Why? American Airlines doesn't fly a lot of people in the brokerage's market area, Fruth notes, and PHH requires brokers to spend money on promoting the program. "We didn't think there were enough benefits for us," he says. Walt Albro Walt Albro is a former senior editor for REALTOR® Magazine. Notice: The information on this page may not be current. The archive is a collection of content previously published on one or more NAR web properties. Archive pages are not updated and may no longer be accurate. Users must independently verify the accuracy and currency of the information found here. The National Association of REALTORS® disclaims all liability for any loss or injury resulting from the use of the information or data found on this page. Are Affinity Program Rebates Illegal? A legal battle is brewing in Jackson, Miss., over consumer rebates offered through real estate affinity programs. The outcome could influence... Beware of Antitrust Violations NAR recognizes each practitioner's right to choose not to do business with relocation and affinity marketing companies, but NAR's... Check Legality of Incentive Seminar offer must abide by law and be advertised ethically. Are Freebies Ethical? Bruce Aydt answers your ethics questions. Top 10 Legal Issues Facing Brokers To avoid legal pitfalls familiarize yourself with these 10 types of claims and how to avoid them. States Act on Surprise Referral Fees Do you have to pay the after-the-fact referral fee? What are your rights if the relocation company threatens to cut off its benefits to the... 10 Ways the Kitchen is Evolving for... As kitchens get a robust workout due to more people cooking and working at home, design professions have responded with chic, functional updates. The Power of Her Name Tiffany Curry, sole broker-owner of a Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise, wants agents and consumers to see the person behind the brand. How Successful Teams Make it Work Brokers and agents need to be on the same page when it comes to fostering teams that thrive. Update Your Website for Today's... How many of these user-friendly features are part of your company website? If Someone Tests Positive Keep agents, staff, and clients safe with these six tips.

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\section{Introduction} The three dimensional distribution of galaxies has long been recognized as a powerful cosmological probe \citep{1973ApJ...185..413P, 1973ApJ...185..757H, 1977ApJ...217..385G, 1997PhRvL..79.3806T, 1998ApJ...499..555T, 1998ApJ...495...29G, 1998PhRvL..80.5255H, 1999ApJ...510...20W, 1999PhRvD..59b3512H, 1999ApJ...518....2E}. On large scales, we expect galaxy density to have a simple relationship to the underlying matter density; therefore, the clustering of galaxies is related to the clustering of the underlying matter. The two point correlation function of matter (or its Fourier transform, the power spectrum) is a sensitive probe of both the initial conditions of the Universe and its subsequent evolution. Indeed, if the matter density is well described by a Gaussian random field, then the power spectrum encodes all the information present in the field. It is therefore not surprising that a large fraction of the effort in observational cosmology has been devoted to measuring the spatial distribution of galaxies, culminating in recent results from the Two-Degree Field Galaxy Redshift Survey \citep[2dFGRS,][]{2005MNRAS.362..505C} and the Sloan Digital Sky Survey \citep[SDSS,][]{2004ApJ...606..702T}. The spatial distribution of galaxies is also a standard ruler for cosmography. The expansion rate of the Universe as a function of redshift is a sensitive probe of its energy content, and in particular, can be used to constrain the properties of the ``dark energy'' responsible for the recent acceleration in the expansion \cite[see eg.][]{2005ASPC..339..215H, 2005NewAR..49..360E}. One approach to measure the expansion rate is to observe the apparent size of a standard ruler (and therefore, the angular diameter distance) at different redshifts to constrain the scale factor as a function of time. The power spectrum of the galaxy distribution has two features useful as standard rulers. At $k \sim 0.01 h \rm{Mpc}^{-1}$, the power spectrum turns over from a $k^{1}$ slope (for a scale invariant spectrum of initial fluctuations), to a $k^{-3}$ spectrum, caused by modes that entered the horizon during radiation domination and were therefore suppressed. The precise position of this turnover is determined by the size of the horizon at matter-radiation equality, and corresponds to a physical scale determined by the matter $(\Omega_{M}h^{2})$ and radiation densities $(\Omega_{R}h^{2})$. The other distinguishing feature is oscillations in the power spectrum caused by acoustic waves in the baryon-photon plasma before hydrogen recombination at $z\sim1000$ \citep{1970ApJ...162..815P,1980ARA&A..18..537S, 1984ApJ...285L..45B, 1989ApJS...71....1H, 1998ApJ...496..605E,1999MNRAS.304..851M}. The physics of these oscillations are analogous to those of the cosmic microwave background, although their amplitude is suppressed because only $\sim 1/6$ of the matter in the Universe is composed of baryons. The scale of this feature, again determined by the matter and radiation densities, is set by the sound horizon at hydrogen recombination. This feature was first observed in early 2005 both in the SDSS Luminous Red Galaxy sample \citep{2005ApJ...633..560E, 2006A&A...449..891H} and the 2dFGRS data \citep{2005MNRAS.362..505C}. Measuring the apparent size of both of these features at different redshifts opens up the possibility of directly measuring the angular diameter distance as a function of redshift \citep{1998ApJ...504L..57E, 2003ApJ...598..720S, 2003PhRvD..68h3504L, 2003PhRvL..90b1302M, 2003ApJ...594..665B, 2003PhRvD..68f3004H, 2004ApJ...615..573M, 2005ApJ...633..575S, 2005APh....24..334W, 2005MNRAS.363.1329B, 2006MNRAS.365..255B,2006MNRAS.366..884D}. Traditionally, measurements of galaxy clustering rely on spectroscopic redshifts to estimate distances to galaxies. Even with modern CCDs and high throughput multi-fiber spectrographs, acquiring them is an expensive, time-consuming process compared with just imaging the sky. For instance, the SDSS spends about one-fifth of the time imaging the sky, and the rest on spectroscopy. Furthermore, the ultimate accuracy of distance estimates from spectroscopy is limited by peculiar velocities of $\sim 1000 {\rm km/s}$, a significant mismatch with the intrinsic spectroscopic accuracy of $\sim 10 {\rm km/s}$. Large multi-band imaging surveys allow for the possibility of replacing spectroscopic with photometric redshifts. The advantage is relative efficiency of imaging over spectroscopy. Given a constant amount of telescope time, one can image both wider areas and deeper volumes than would be possible with spectroscopy, allowing one to probe both larger scales and larger volumes. Furthermore, the accuracy of photometric distance estimates \citep{2005MNRAS.359..237P}, $c\Delta z \sim 10,000 {\rm km/s}$ is more closely matched (although still not optimal) to the intrinisic uncertainties in the distance-redshift relations. One aim of this paper is to demonstrate the practicality of such an approach by applying it to real data. We start with the five band imaging of the SDSS, and photometrically select a sample of luminous red galaxies; these galaxies have a strong 4000 \AA\, break in their spectral energy distributions, making uniform selection and accurate photometric redshifts possible. We then measure the angular clustering power spectrum as a function of redshift, and ``stack'' these individual 2D power spectra to obtain an estimate of the 3D clustering power spectrum. Using the photometric survey allows us to probe both larger scales and higher redshifts than is possible with the SDSS spectroscopic samples. We pay special attention to the systematics unique to photometric surveys, and develop techniques to test for these. Stellar contamination, variations in star-galaxy separation with seeing, uncertainties in Galactic extinction, and variations in the photometric calibration all can masquerade as large scale structure, making it essential to understand the extent of their contamination. Furthermore, stacking the angular power spectra to measure the 3D clustering of galaxies requires testing our understanding of the photometric redshifts and their errors. The paper is organized as follows : Sec.~\ref{sec:sample} describes the construction of the sample; Sec.~\ref{sec:angular} then discusses the measurement of the angular power spectrum and the associated checks for systematics. These angular power spectra are then stacked to estimate the 3D power spectrum (Sec.~\ref{sec:3d}), and preliminary cosmological parameters are estimated in Sec.~\ref{sec:cosmo}. We conclude in Sec.~\ref{sec:discuss}. Wherever not explicitly mentioned, we assume a flat $\Lambda$CDM cosmology with $\Omega_{M}=0.3$, $\Omega_{b}=0.05$, $h=0.7$, a scale invariant primordial power spectrum, and $\sigma_{8}=0.9$. \section{The Sample} \label{sec:sample} \subsection{The Data} The Sloan Digital Sky Survey \citep{2000AJ....120.1579Y} is an ongoing effort to image approximately $\pi$ steradians of the sky, and obtain spectra of approximately one million of the detected objects \citep{2002AJ....124.1810S, 2001AJ....122.2267E}. The imaging is carried out by drift-scanning the sky in photometric conditions \citep{2001AJ....122.2129H}, using a 2.5m telescope \citep{2006AJ....131.2332G} in five bands ($ugriz$) \citep{1996AJ....111.1748F, 2002AJ....123.2121S} using a specially designed wide-field camera \citep{1998AJ....116.3040G}. Using these data, objects are targeted for spectroscopy \citep{2002AJ....123.2945R,2003AJ....125.2276B} and are observed with a 640-fiber spectrograph on the same telescope. All of these data are processed by completely automated pipelines that detect and measure photometric properties of objects, and astrometrically calibrate the data \citep{2001adass..10..269L, 2003AJ....125.1559P,2004AN....325..583I}. The first phase of the SDSS is complete and has produced five major data releases \citep{2002AJ....123..485S, 2003AJ....126.2081A, 2004AJ....128..502A, 2005AJ....129.1755A, 2006ApJS..162...38A}\footnote{URL: \texttt{www.sdss.org/dr4}}. This paper uses all data observed through Fall 2003 (corresponding approximately to SDSS Data Release 3), reduced as described by \cite{2004AJ....128.2577F}. \subsection{Photometric Calibration} Measurements of large scale structure with a photometric survey require uniform photometric calibrations over the entire survey region. Traditional methods of calibrating imaging data involve comparisons with secondary ``standard'' stars. The precision of such methods is limited by transformations between different photometric systems, and there is no control over the relative photometry over the entire survey region. The approach we adopt with these data is to use repeat observations of stars to constrain the photometric calibration of SDSS ``runs'', analogous to CMB map-making techniques \citep[see eg.][]{1997ApJ...480L..87T}. Since all observations are made with the same telescope, there are none of the uncertainties associated with using auxiliary data. Also, using overlaps allows one to control the relative calibration over connected regions of survey. The only uncertainty is the overall zeropoint of the survey, which we match to published SDSS calibrations. The above method has been briefly described by \cite{2004AJ....128.2577F} and \cite{2005AJ....129.2562B}, and will be explained in detail in a future publication. \subsection{Defining Luminous Red Galaxies} Tracers of the large scale structure of the Universe must satisfy a number of criteria. They must probe a large cosmological volume to overcome sample variance, and have a high number density so shot noise is sub-dominant on the scales of interest. Furthermore, it must be possible to uniformly select these galaxies over the entire volume of interest. Finally, if spectroscopic redshifts are unavailable, they should have well characterized photometric redshifts (and errors), and redshift distributions. The usefulness of LRGs as a cosmological probe has long been appreciated \citep{2000AJ....120.2148G, 2001AJ....122.2267E}. These are typically the most luminous galaxies in the Universe, and therefore probe cosmologically interesting volumes. In addition, these galaxies are generically old stellar systems with uniform spectral energy distributions (SEDs) characterized principally by a strong discontinuity at 4000~\AA (Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_spectrum}). This combination of a uniform SED and a strong 4000~\AA~break make LRGs an ideal candidate for photometric redshift algorithms, with redshift accuracies of $\sigma_z \sim 0.03$ \citep{2005MNRAS.359..237P}. LRGs have been used for a number of studies \citep{2004PhRvD..70j3501H, 2005ApJ...619..178E,2005ApJ...621...22Z, 2005PhRvD..72d3525P}, most notably for the detection of the baryonic acoustic peak in the galaxy autocorrelation function \citep{2005ApJ...633..560E} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{lrg_spectrum} \end{center} \caption{A model spectrum of an elliptical galaxy, taken from Bruzual \& Charlot (\citeyear{2003MNRAS.344.1000B}), shown at three redshifts. The model assumes a single burst of star formation 11 Gyr ago and solar metallicity; the effect of evolution is not shown for simplicity. Also overplotted are the response functions (including atmospheric absorption) for the five SDSS filters. The break in the spectrum at 4000 \AA, and its migration through the SDSS filters is clearly seen. } \label{fig:lrg_spectrum} \end{figure} The photometric selection criteria we adopt were discussed in detail by \cite{2005MNRAS.359..237P} and are summarized below. We start with a model spectrum of an early type galaxy from the stellar population synthesis models of \cite{2003MNRAS.344.1000B} (Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_spectrum}). This particular spectrum is derived from a single burst of star formation 11 Gyr ago (implying a redshift of formation, $z_{form} \sim 2.6$), evolved to the present, and is typical of LRG spectra. In particular, the 4000 \AA~break is very prominent. To motivate our selection criteria, we passively evolve this spectrum in redshift (taking the evolution of the strength of the 4000 \AA~break into account), and project it through the SDSS filters; the resulting colour track in $g-r-i$ space as a function of redshift is shown in Fig. \ref{fig:lrg_colordiag}. The bend in the track around $z \sim 0.4$, as the 4000 \AA~break redshifts from the $g$ to $r$ band, naturally suggests two selection criteria -- a low redshift sample (Cut I), nominally from $z \sim 0.2 - 0.4$, and a high redshift sample (Cut II), from $z \sim 0.4 - 0.6$. We define the two colours \citep[][and private commun.]{2001AJ....122.2267E} \begin{eqnarray} c_{\perp} \equiv (r-i) - (g-r)/4 - 0.18 \,\,\, ,\\ d_{\perp} \equiv (r-i) - (g-r)/8 \approx r-i \,\,\,. \label{eq:perpdef} \end{eqnarray} We now make the following colour selections, \begin{eqnarray} {\rm Cut\,\,I :} & \mid c_{\perp} \mid < 0.2 \,\,\,;\\ {\rm Cut\,\,II :} & d_{\perp} > 0.55 \,\,\,, \\ & g-r > 1.4 \,\,\,, \label{eq:colourcuts} \end{eqnarray} as shown in Fig. \ref{fig:lrg_colordiag}. The final cut, $g-r > 1.4$, isolates our sample from the stellar locus. In addition to these selection criteria, we eliminate all galaxies with $g-r > 3$ and $r-i > 1.5$; these constraints eliminate no real galaxies, but are effective at removing stars with unusual colours. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{lrg_colordiag} \end{center} \caption{The top panel shows simulated $g-r$ and $r-i$ colours of an early-type galaxy as a function of redshift. The spectrum used to generate the track is the same as in Fig. \ref{fig:lrg_spectrum}, but evolved in redshift. Also shown are the colour cuts for Cut I (dashed, black) and Cut II galaxies (solid, blue). The lower panel shows the colours $c_{||}$ (diamonds, black) and $d_{\perp}$ (triangles, red), as a function of redshift. Also shown are fiducial redshift boundaries for Cut I (0.2 -- 0.4) and Cut II (0.4 -- 0.6). Note that the range in $g-r$ is identical to the range in $1+z$. } \label{fig:lrg_colordiag} \end{figure} Unfortunately, as emphasized in \cite{2001AJ....122.2267E}, these simple colour cuts are not sufficient to select LRGs due to an accidental degeneracy in the SDSS filters that causes all galaxies, irrespective of type, to lie very close to the low redshift early type locus. We therefore follow the discussion there and impose a cut in absolute magnitude. We implement this by defining a colour as a proxy for redshift and then translating the absolute magnitude cut into a colour-apparent magnitude cut. We see from Fig. \ref{fig:lrg_colordiag} that $d_{\perp}$ correlates strongly with redshift and is appropriate to use for Cut II. For Cut I, we define, \begin{equation} c_{||} = 0.7 (g-r) + 1.2(r-i-0.18) \,\,\,, \label{eq:cpllel} \end{equation} which is approximately parallel to the low redshift locus. Given these, we further impose \begin{eqnarray} {\rm Cut\,\,I :} & r_{Petro} < 13.6 + c_{||}/0.3 \,\,\,,\nonumber \\ & r_{Petro} < 19.7 \,\,\,; \label{eq:colourmagcuts1} \end{eqnarray} \begin{eqnarray} {\rm Cut\,\,II :} & i < 18.3 + 2d_{\perp} \,\,\,, \nonumber \\ & i < 20 \,\,\,. \label{eq:colourmagcuts} \end{eqnarray} Note we use the $r$ band Petrosian magnitude ($r_{Petro}$) for consistency with the SDSS LRG target selection. We note that Cut~I is identical (except for the magnitude cuts in Eqs. \ref{eq:colourmagcuts1}) to the SDSS LRG Cut~I, while Cut~II was chosen to yield a population consistent with Cut~I (see below). This was intentionally done to maximize the overlap between any sample selected using these cuts, and the SDSS LRG spectroscopic sample. The switch to the $i$ band for Cut~II also requires explanation. As is clear from Fig.\ref{fig:lrg_spectrum}, the 4000 \AA~break is redshifting through the $r$ band throughout the fiducial redshift range of Cut II. This implies that the K-corrections to the $r$ band are very sensitive to redshift; the $i$ band K-corrections are much less sensitive to redshift allowing for a more robust selection. Finally, we augment the star-galaxy separation from SDSS with the following cuts designed to minimize stellar contamination, \begin{eqnarray} {\rm Cut\,\,I :} & r_{PSF} - r > 0.3 \,\,,\nonumber \\ {\rm Cut\,\,II :} & i_{PSF} - i > 0.2(21 -i) \,\,, \nonumber \\ & r_{deV} > 0.2 \,\,, \end{eqnarray} where $(r,i)_{PSF}$ are the SDSS PSF magnitudes, while $r_{deV}$ is the deVaucouleurs radius of the galaxy in arcseconds. \subsection{Angular and Redshift Distributions} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{lrgmask_small} \end{center} \caption{The angular selection function of the LRGs with the ``Northern Celestial Cap'' (black) and the ``Equatorial Cap'' (blue) shown. The lightly shaded (green) region of the Equatorial cap ($b < 45^{\circ}$, shown as a dashed line) is excluded because of possible stellar contamination. The gaps in the selection function are due to missing data and exclusion around bright stars. Also shown is the Galactic equator (solid line). } \label{fig:lrgmask} \end{figure} Applying the above selection criteria to the $\sim $ 5500 degrees of photometric SDSS imaging considered in this paper yields a catalog of approximately 900,000 galaxies. We pixelize these galaxies as a number overdensity, $\delta_g=\delta n/\bar n$, onto a HEALPix pixelization \citep{1999elss.conf...37G} of the sphere, with 3,145,728 pixels (HEALPix resolution 9). We exclude regions where the extinction in the $r$-band \citep{1998ApJ...500..525S} exceeds 0.2 magnitudes, as well as masking regions around stars in the Tycho astrometric catalog \citep{2000A&A...355L..27H}. We also exclude data from the three southern SDSS stripes due to difficulties in photometrically calibrating them relative to the rest of the data, due to the lack of any overlap. The resulting angular selection function is shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrgmask}. The angular coverage naturally divides into two regions, which we refer to as the ``Northern Celestial Cap'' (NCC) and the ``Equatorial Cap'' (EC), based on their positions on the celestial sphere. As discussed below, we additionally excise regions in the EC with $b < 45^{\circ}$ due to possible stellar contamination. The final angular selection function covers a solid angle of 2,384 square degrees (181,766 resolution 9 HEALPix pixels) in the NCC, and 1,144 square degrees (87,263 resolution 9 HEALPix pixels) in the EC. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{zslice} \end{center} \caption{(Top) The photometric redshift distribution of the LRG sample. (Bottom) The deconvolved selection functions for photometric redshift slices with $\Delta z=0.05$ from $z=0.2$ to $z=0.6$. The dotted lines are the mean redshifts of each of the slices. } \label{fig:zslice} \end{figure} The calibration and accuracy of photometric redshift algorithms for this sample have been discussed in detail by \cite{2005MNRAS.359..237P}. We compute photometric redshifts for all the galaxies in the sample using the simple template fitting algorithm described there; these redshifts have calibrated errors of $\sigma_{z} \sim 0.025$ at $z \sim 0.2$ that increase to $\sigma_{z} \sim 0.05$ at $z\sim 0.6$. The resulting photometric redshift distribution is in Fig.~\ref{fig:zslice}. The sample is divided into 8 photometric redshift slices of thickness $\Delta z = 0.05$ ($z00$ through $z07$), and the underlying redshift distributions for each slice are estimated using the deconvolution algorithm presented in the above reference. These redshift distributions are plotted in Fig.~\ref{fig:zslice}, while properties of the different slices are summarized in Table~\ref{tab:lrgdata}. \begin{table} \begin{tabular}{cccccc} \hline Label & $z_{mid}$ & $z_{mean}$ & $N_{gal}$ & $N_{gal}$ & $b_{g}$ \\ & & & (NCC) & (EC) & \\ \hline \input{lrgdata.tbl} \hline \end{tabular} \caption{\label{tab:lrgdata} Descriptions of the 8 $\Delta z=0.05$ redshift slices; $z_{mid}$ is the midpoint of the redshift interval, while $z_{mean}$ is the mean redshift of the slice. Also listed are the number of galaxies ($N_{gal}$) for the ``Northern Celestial Cap'' (NCC), and the ``Equatorial Cap'' (EC), and the linear bias of each redshift slice, $b_{g}$.} \end{table} \subsection{Sample Systematics} There are a number of systematic effects in photometric samples that contaminate clustering - stellar contamination, angular and radial modulation of the selection due to seeing variations, extinction, and errors in our modelling of the galaxy population. Fig.~\ref{fig:galdense_bval} plots the areal LRG density as a function of Galactic latitude; one would expect any leakage in the star-galaxy separation to increase at lower latitudes where the stellar density is higher. We see no increase for the NCC, but observe an increase for $b<45^{\circ}$ for the EC. This is further borne out by Fig.~\ref{fig:galdense_stellar}, where we plot the LRG density versus the density of stars with SDSS PSF magnitudes $18.0 < r_{PSF} < 19.5$, where the magnitude limits were chosen so that the SDSS star-galaxy separation is essentially perfect. Although the precise signature of such contamination on the clustering signal is unclear, we choose to be conservative and exclude regions below $b = 45^{\circ}$ (Figs.~\ref{fig:galdense_bval} and ~\ref{fig:galdense_stellar}); this reduces the area of the EC by 25\%. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{galdense_bval} \end{center} \caption{The average number of LRGs per resolution 6 HEALPix pixel (approximately $1\,{\rm deg}^{2}$ in area) as a function of Galactic latitude, for the two disjoint caps. The contours are 16\%, 50\% and 84\%. There is some evidence for stellar contamination (see text for more details) at low Galactic latitudes in the Equatorial Cap; excising the region $b < 45^{\circ}$ removes the problematic regions.} \label{fig:galdense_bval} \end{figure} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{galdense_stellar} \end{center} \caption{The same as Fig.~\ref{fig:galdense_bval} except now as a function of stellar density. The stellar density is estimated analogous to the galaxy density, selecting stars with PSF fluxes $r_{PSF}$ between 18.0 and 19.5. The vertical line shows the position of the $b < 45^{\circ}$ cut in the Equatorial Cap. } \label{fig:galdense_stellar} \end{figure} To understand the nature of this contamination, we consider the subset of galaxies for which SDSS has measured spectra. We find that 118,053 (13.1\%) galaxies in the photometric sample have measured spectra. Of these, 662 (0.56\%) are unambiguously classified as stars (475 objects) or quasars (187 objects). The quasars are at low ($0.1 < z < 0.25$) redshifts, while the stars are almost entirely K and M stars, and are preferentially at lower Galactic latitudes, consistent with the above. Inspecting the imaging data shows that these are either late-type stars blended with other stars (approximately $2/3$), late-type stars blended with background galaxies (approximately $1/3$), and a smattering of star-artefact blends. Note that this explains the dependence with Galactic latitude and stellar density; one would naively expect the number of star-star blends to scale as the square of the stellar density, while the star-galaxy and star-artefact blends should roughly scale as the stellar density. We emphasize that the levels of contamination obtained this way are approximate, since the spectroscopic survey has a brighter apparent luminosity limit than our photometric catalog, and the contamination could increase with decreasing luminosity. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{galdense_seeing} \end{center} \caption{(top) The histogram is the (normalized) distribution of galaxies as a function of the PSF FWHM (measured in arcseconds) in the $r$ band. The (red) curve is the fraction of the total survey area with the same PSF FWHM. The agreement between them suggests that the galaxy selection algorithm is unaffected by seeing. (bottom) The galaxy surface density as a function of seeing. The two distributions are identical at the $2\%$ level except at the edges where the relevant survey area is negligible. } \label{fig:galdense_seeing} \end{figure} To test for the possible modulation of the LRG selection due to angular variations in seeing and extinction, we consider the areal density of LRGs observed as a function of seeing (as measured by the FWHM of the $r$-band PSF) and extinction \citep{1998ApJ...500..525S}. These distributions are plotted in Figs.~\ref{fig:galdense_seeing} and ~\ref{fig:galdense_extinct}. We find that the density is constant to $\sim 2\%$ over most of the range of seeing and extinction in the survey. We do observe deviations at the very edges of the distributions, but the total area with these extremes in seeing and extinction is negligible (as seen in the top panels of the figures), and therefore, do not affect clustering measurements. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{galdense_extinct} \end{center} \caption{Analogous to Fig.~\ref{fig:galdense_seeing} except with extinction in the $r$-band from Schlegel et al. (\citeyear{1998ApJ...500..525S}). We truncate at $A_{r} = 0.2$ corresponding to the cut in the angular selection function.} \label{fig:galdense_extinct} \end{figure} Finally, to test sample uniformity as a function of redshift, we consider the luminosity distribution as a function of redshift. A constant luminosity distribution over the redshift range would suggest that we were selecting comparable populations of galaxies. A complication is that we must use photometric redshifts to compute absolute magnitudes; biases in the photometric redshifts could alter the inferred luminosity distributions. We estimate the magnitude of such biases from Table~\ref{tab:lrgdata}. At low redshifts, the photometric redshifts are essentially unbiased, whereas at high redshifts, the photometric redshifts underestimate the true redshift by about $\Delta z = 0.025$, which translates into an overestimation of the magnitude by about $\Delta M = 0.1 - 0.15$ magnitudes. The observed conditional luminosity distribution as a function of redshift is in Fig.~\ref{fig:magzdist}. The median luminosity is constant to approximately $\Delta M = 0.1$ over the redshift range of interest, with a width of $\sim 0.7$ magnitudes (compared with a potential bias of $0.15$ magnitudes above). The distribution has two distinguishing features, a glitch at $z \sim 0.4$ and increasing luminosities at higher redshifts. The glitch at $z \sim 0.4$ corresponds to the transition between Cut~I and Cut~II at the point where colour tracks bend sharply in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_colordiag}, and highlights a difficulty in uniformly selecting galaxies in that region. The increase in luminosities at $\sim z=0.55$ is due to the magnitude limits imposed in Cut~II. Except for these two features, we conclude that our selection criteria yield an approximately uniform galaxy population from $z=0.2$ to $z=0.55$. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{magzdist} \end{center} \caption{The conditional $i-$band magnitude distribution as a function of redshift. The absolute magnitude is computed assuming the photometric redshift. The contours show the 16\%, 50\%, and 84\% levels, while the horizontal (red) line is the median magnitude for the entire sample. The glitch at $z \sim 0.4$ corresponds to the transition between Cut~I and Cut~II LRGs, while the increase at $z \sim 0.55$ is due to the magnitude limit in Cut~II.} \label{fig:magzdist} \end{figure} \section{The Angular Power Spectrum} \label{sec:angular} \subsection{Projections on the sky} \label{sec:theory1} We relate the projected angular power spectrum to the underlying three dimensional power spectrum; our derivation follows the discussion in \cite{2001ApJ...555..547H} \citep[see also][and references therein]{2002ApJ...571..191T}. We describe the galaxy distribution by an isotropic 3D density field, $\delta_{g,3D}$, and its power spectrum $P(k)$ defined by, \begin{equation} \langle \delta_{g,3D}({\bf k}) \delta_{g,3D}^{*}({\bf k}') \rangle = (2\pi)^{3} \delta^{3}({\bf k} - {\bf k}') P_{g}(k) \,\,. \label{eq:3dpower} \end{equation} Projecting this density field on the sky along $\hat{\bf n}$, we obtain, \begin{equation} \delta_{g}(\hat{\bf n}) = \frac{1}{\int \,dy\,\phi(y)} \int \, dy\, \phi(y) \delta_{g,3D}(y, y\hat{\bf n}) \,\,, \label{eq:deltag} \end{equation} where $y$ is the comoving distance, and $\phi(y)$ is the radial selection function. For now, we ignore the effect of peculiar velocities, and therefore do not distinguish between real and redshift space quantities. Fourier transforming the 3D density field and making use of the identity, \begin{equation} e^{-i {\bf k} \cdot \hat{\bf n} y} = \sum_{l=0}^{\infty} (2l+1) i^{l} j_{l}(ky) P_{l}(\hat{\bf k} \cdot \hat{\bf n}) \,\,, \end{equation} we obtain, \begin{eqnarray} & & \delta_{g}(\hat{\bf n}) = \int \, dy \, f(y) \int\frac{d^{3}k}{(2\pi)^3} \delta_{g,3D}(y, {\bf k}) \nonumber \\ & & \times \sum_{l=0}^{\infty} i^{l} (2l+1) j_{l}(ky) P_{l}(\hat{\bf n} \cdot \hat{\bf k}) \,\,, \label{eq:deltagl1} \end{eqnarray} where $j_{l}(x)$ and $P_{l}(x)$ are the $l^{\rm th}$ order spherical Bessel functions and Legendre polynomials respectively. We define the weighting function, $f(y)$ by \begin{equation} f(y) \equiv \frac{\phi(y)}{\int \,dy\,\phi(y)} \,\,. \end{equation} Since the density field is isotropic, we expand it in Legendre polynomials to obtain, \begin{equation} \delta_{g,l} = i^{l} \int dy \, f(y) \int\frac{d^{3}k}{(2\pi)^3} \delta_{g,3D}(y, {\bf k}) j_{l}(ky) \,\,. \end{equation} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{cltheory} \end{center} \caption{The theoretical angular power spectra for each of the redshift slices in Fig.~\ref{fig:zslice}. The heavy and light solid lines show nonlinear and linear auto power spectra, while the dashed lines show the cross power spectra with the adjacent slice at higher redshift. The dotted lines show the effect of redshift space distortions on both the auto and cross power spectra, assuming $\beta = 0.3$. The panel $z04$ also shows the cross correlation power with $z06$ and $z07$. } \label{fig:cltheory} \end{figure} In order to proceed, we assume that the selection function is narrow in redshift, allowing us to ignore the evolution of the density field. The above equation can then be written as \begin{equation} \delta_{g,l} = i^{l} \int\frac{d^{3}k}{(2\pi)^3} \delta_{g,3D}({\bf k}) W_{l}(k) \,\,, \label{eq:deltagl2} \end{equation} where we implicitly assume that the density field is at the median redshift of the selection function. The window function, $W_{l}(k)$, describes the mapping of $k$ to $l$ and is given by, \begin{equation} W_{l}(k) = \int dy \, f(y) j_{l}(ky) \,\,. \end{equation} It is now straightforward to compute the angular power spectrum, \begin{equation} C_{l} \equiv \langle \delta_{g,l} \delta_{g,l}^{*} \rangle = 4 \pi \int \frac{dk}{k} \Delta^{2}(k) W_{l}^{2}(k) \,\,, \label{eq:cl} \end{equation} where $\Delta^{2}(k)$ is the variance per logarithmic wavenumber, \begin{equation} \Delta^{2}(k) \equiv \frac{1}{(2\pi)^3} 4\pi k^{3} P(k) \,\,. \end{equation} Similarly, the cross correlation between two selection functions, $\phi_{1}$ and $\phi_{2}$, is give by \begin{equation} C^{12}_{l} = 4 \pi \int \frac{dk}{k} \Delta^{2}(k) W_{l,1}(k) W_{l,2}(k)\,\,. \end{equation} We have not distinguished between the galaxy and matter power spectrum above. On large scales, we simply assume \begin{equation} P_{g}(k) = b_{g}^{2} P(k) \,\,, \end{equation} where $P_{g}(k)$ and $P(k)$ are the galaxy and matter power spectra respectively, and $b_{g}$ is the linear galaxy bias. This is a good approximation on large scales \citep{1998ApJ...504..607S}, but breaks down on smaller scales; we defer a discussion of its regime of validity, as well as the nonlinear evolution of the power spectrum to a later section. Fig.~\ref{fig:cltheory} shows the predicted angular power spectra for the eight redshift distributions in Fig.~\ref{fig:zslice} assuming our fiducial cosmology; also shown are the cross-correlation power spectra for adjacent slices. We assume $b_{g}=1$, and use the \texttt{halofit} prescription \citep{2003MNRAS.341.1311S} to evolve the matter power spectrum into the nonlinear regime. The increase in the amplitude of the power spectrum on large scales (low $L$) with decreasing redshift is due to the linear growth of structure, while the increase in power on small scales (large $L$) is from the nonlinear collapse of structures. The ``knee'' in the power spectrum between $L \sim 10 - 30$ corresponds to the turnover in the 3D power spectrum $P(k)$, where the shape changes from $P(k) \sim k$ to $P(k) \sim k^{-3}$ (in the linear regime). This scale corresponds to the horizon at matter-radiation equality and is constant in comoving coordinates. However, with increasing radial distances to the redshift slices, the apparent angular size decreases with redshift, and we see the ``knee'' shift from low $L$ (large angular scales) at low redshifts to high $L$ (small angular scales) at high redshifts. This illustrates the potential use of the power spectrum as a standard ruler for cosmography; given the size of the horizon at matter-radiation equality (independent of dark energy), one can probe the evolution of the universe during the dark energy dominated phase. A second such standard ruler is the baryonic oscillations in the matter power spectrum visible at $L\sim 100$. However, its amplitude is suppressed in the individual angular power spectra by the smoothing due to the thickness of the redshift slices. Finally, we note that the cross-correlation between adjacent slices is non-negligible. This is easily understood by considering Fig.~\ref{fig:zslice}, where we note that there is considerable overlap between adjacent slices. Furthermore, this overlap increases with increasing redshift due to larger photometric redshift errors; this too is reflected in the cross-correlations. Going to more widely separated slices reduces the cross-correlation due to smaller overlaps. Note that the level of correlation seen in Fig.~\ref{fig:cltheory} is only true on large scales; on smaller scales, uncorrelated Poisson noise (since the galaxy samples are disjoint) erases these correlations. \subsubsection{Redshift Space Distortions} \label{sec:theory2} The above discussion ignored the effect of peculiar velocities on the observed clustering power spectrum. For broad redshift selection functions, the projection on to the sphere erases redshift space distortions; however, as the selection function becomes narrow, they become more important. We calculate their effect below, following the formalism of \cite{1994MNRAS.266..219F}. We start with Eq.~\ref{eq:deltag}, \begin{equation} 1+\delta_{g}(\hat{\bf n}) = \int \, dy\, f(s) [1+\delta_{g,3D}(y, y\hat{\bf n})] \,\,, \label{eq:deltag_red} \end{equation} where we have now written the weighting function as a function of redshift distance, $s = y + {\mathbf v}\cdot\hat{\bf n}$, and we have left the monopole contribution to the projected galaxy density explicit. Assuming the peculiar velocities are small compared with the thickness of the redshift slice, we Taylor expand the weight function to linear order, \begin{equation} f(s) \approx f(y) + \frac{df}{dy} ({\mathbf v}(y\hat{\bf n})\cdot\hat{\bf n}) \,\,. \end{equation} Substituting this expression into Eq.~\ref{eq:deltag_red}, we note that at linear order, redshift space distortions only imprint fluctuations on the monopole component of the galaxy density. This allows us to separate the 2D galaxy density into two terms, $\delta_{g} = \delta_{g}^{0} + \delta_{g}^{r}$, where $\delta_{g}^{0}$ is the term discussed above, while $\delta_{g}^{r}$ are the redshift space distortions. Fourier transforming the velocity field, we find that, \begin{equation} \delta_{g}^{r}(\hat{\bf n}) = \int \, dy\, \frac{df}{dy} \int \frac{d^{3} k}{(2 \pi)^{3}} {\mathbf v}({\bf k}) \cdot \hat{\bf n} e^{-i {\bf k} \cdot \hat{\bf n} y} \,\,. \label{eq:deltag_v} \end{equation} The linearized continuity equation allows us to relate the velocity and density perturbations, \begin{equation} {\mathbf v}({\bf k}) = -i \beta \delta_{g}({\bf k}) \frac{{\bf k}}{k^{2}}\,\,, \label{eq:velocity} \end{equation} where $\beta$ is the redshift distortion parameter given approximately by $\beta \approx \Omega_{m}^{0.6}/b_{g}$. Substituting Eq.~\ref{eq:velocity} into Eq.~\ref{eq:deltag_v} and taking the Legendre transform, we can rewrite this equation in the form of Eq.~\ref{eq:deltagl2} where the window function now has an additional component given by, \begin{equation} W^{r}_{l}(k) = \frac{\beta}{k} \int \, dy \, \frac{df}{dy} j_{l}'(ky) \,\,, \end{equation} where $j_{l}'$ is the derivative of the spherical Bessel function with respect to its argument. By a repeated application of the recurrence relation $l j_{l-1} - (l+1) j_{l+1} = (2l+1) j_{l}'$, and integrating by parts, \begin{eqnarray} W^{r}_{l}(k) = \beta \int \, dy \, f(y) \left[ \frac{(2l^{2} + 2l -1)}{(2l+3)(2l-1)} j_{l}(ky) \right. \nonumber \\ \left. - \frac{l(l-1)}{(2l-1)(2l+1)} j_{l-2}(ky) - \frac{(l+1)(l+2)}{(2l+1)(2l+3)} j_{l+2}(ky) \right]\,\,. \end{eqnarray} It is interesting to note that this result could have been equivalently derived by starting from the \cite{1987MNRAS.227....1K} enhancement of the 3D power spectrum due to redshift space distortions, $P_{g}({\bf k}) \rightarrow P_{g}({\bf k})[ 1 + \beta ({\bf k} \cdot \hat{\bf n})]$, and integrating along the line of sight as in Sec.~\ref{sec:theory1}; the $l \pm 2$ spherical Bessel functions result from the coupling of the ${\bf k} \cdot \hat{\bf n}$ angular dependence to the Legendre polynomials. Also interesting is the $l \gg 0$ limit of the above equation; for $l$ sufficiently large, $\int dy\,f(y) j_{l}(y) \approx \int dy\,f(y) j_{l\pm 2}(y)$, and $W^{r}(k)$ vanishes. Physically, this corresponds to the radial velocity perturbations being erased by the projection on to the sky. Fig.~\ref{fig:cltheory} shows the effects of redshift space distortions on the angular power spectra for the eight redshift slices we are considering. Note that they contribute significantly only on the largest scales ($l < \sim 30$), justifying our use of linear theory. \subsection{Power Spectrum Estimation} The theory behind optimal power spectrum estimation is now well established, and so we limit ourselves to details specific to this discussion, and refer the reader to the numerous references on the subject \citep[][and references therein]{1998ApJ...499..555T, 1998ApJ...506...64S, 2001ApJ...550...52P}. We start by parametrizing the power spectrum with twenty step functions in $l$, $\tilde{C}^{i}_{l}$, \begin{equation} C_{l} = \sum_{i} p_{i} \tilde{C}^{i}_{l} \,\,, \end{equation} where the $p_{i}$ are the parameters that determine the power spectrum. We form quadratic combinations of the data, \begin{equation} q_{i} = \frac{1}{2} {\mathbf x}^{T} {\mathbf C}_{i} {\mathbf C}^{-1} {\mathbf C}_{i} {\mathbf x}\,\,, \end{equation} where ${\mathbf x}$ is a vector of pixelized galaxy overdensities, ${\mathbf C}$ is the covariance matrix of the data, and ${\mathbf C}_{i}$ is the derivative of the covariance matrix with respect to $p_{i}$. The covariance matrix requires a prior power spectrum to account for cosmic variance; we estimate the prior by computing an estimate of the power spectrum with a flat prior and then iterating once. We also construct the Fisher matrix, \begin{equation} F_{ij} = \frac{1}{2} {\rm tr} \left[{\mathbf C}_{i} {\mathbf C}^{-1} {\mathbf C}_{j} {\mathbf C}^{-1}\right] \,\,. \end{equation} The power spectrum can then be estimated, $\hat{\mathbf p} = {\mathbf F}^{-1} {\mathbf q}$, with covariance matrix ${\mathbf F}^{-1}$. A final note on implementation - the dimension of the data covariance matrix is given by the number of pixels in the data. This quickly makes any direct implementation of this algorithm impractical. We therefore use the algorithm outlined by \cite{2003NewA....8..581P}, modified for a spherical geometry as in \cite{2004PhRvD..70j3501H}. \subsection{Simulations} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{plotsims} \end{center} \caption{ (top) The average recovered power spectrum from 100 simulated realizations. The dashed (red) line is the input power spectrum. The error bars are the errors per realization, and are not the error on the mean. Note that we have suppressed the input power spectrum by a constant factor relative to the expected power to avoid getting $\delta > 1$; the galaxy number density was boosted by the same factor to reduce the shot noise.(bottom) $\chi$ comparing the errors on the power spectrum derived from the Fisher matrix versus those obtained from the run to run variance of the simulations for each of the eight redshift slices and the two angular caps. Assuming the density field is Gaussian, the error on the power spectrum errors ($\sigma$) is $\sigma/\sqrt{2N}$, where $N$ is the number of the simulations. Also shown are the $1\sigma$ and $3\sigma$ lines. } \label{fig:plotsims} \end{figure} Before applying the above algorithm to the LRG catalog, we apply it to simulated data. In addition to testing the accuracy of our power spectrum code, we would also like to understand the correlations between the NCC and the EC, allowing us to combine separate power spectrum measurements. In order to do so, we use the prior power spectra for each redshift slice to simulate a Gaussian random field over the entire sphere. We then Poisson distribute galaxies with probability $(1+\delta)/2$ over the survey region, trimmed with the angular selection function. One technical complication \citep{2001ApJ...550...52P} is that the measured amplitude of the power spectrum results in a number of points with $|\delta| > 1$, making simple Poisson sampling impossible. To avoid this, we suppress the power spectrum by a constant factor, and boost the number density of galaxies by the same factor to ensure that the shot noise is similarly suppressed. We generate 100 such simulations for the eight redshift slices and both angular caps separately, matching the observed numbers of galaxies in each case; although the different redshift bins are uncorrelated, the angular caps are based on correlated density fields. This allows us to estimate the covariance between power spectrum measurements made for the different caps. Our goal here is not to realistically simulate galaxy formation, but to test our pipelines, and the resulting measurements and errors; Gaussian simulations are sufficient for this purpose. The results from one set of 100 simulations are shown in the top panel of Fig.~\ref{fig:plotsims}; the recovered power spectrum agrees well with the input power spectrum. The bottom panel of the same plot compares the errors as measured by the inverse of the Fisher matrix with those obtained from the run to run variance of the simulations. Assuming Gaussianity, these errors should themselves have a relative error given by $\Delta \sigma/\sigma = 1/\sqrt{2 N}$ where $N=100$ is the number of the simulations. As evident from the figure, the run to run variance agrees (within the expected errors) with the errors from the Fisher matrix. \subsection{The Angular Power Spectrum} \label{sec:angpower} \begin{figure*} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=6.0in]{cl2d} \end{center} \caption{The measured angular power spectrum for the 8 redshift bins. The crosses show the power spectrum (and measured errors) of Cap I and Cap II combined, while the diamonds and stars are the measured power spectra of Cap 1 and Cap II separately. The solid lines are the predicted nonlinear power spectra for our fiducial cosmological model, while the dotted line shows the linear prediction. The dashed line is the nonlinear power spectrum for a model with negligible baryonic content. The vertical line marks the nominal nonlinear scale given by $k=0.1 h \rm{Mpc}^{-1}$. } \label{fig:cl2d} \end{figure*} Fig.~\ref{fig:cl2d} shows the measured angular power spectrum for the eight redshift slices, with the two angular caps being measured separately. The difficulty with processing the two angular caps simultaneously is that errors in photometric calibration masquerade as large scale power. While it is possible to control these systematics in regions with overlaps in the data, the two angular caps are disconnected; therefore, any relative calibration between the two caps must be indirect (eg. considering data taken on the same night, and assuming that the calibration is constant through the night). Unfortunately, the expected power on these scales is also small ($\Delta^{2} \sim 10^{-3}$), and so we choose to be conservative and measure the angular power spectrum for the caps separately. We combine these using the simulations of the previous section to correctly take the covariances between the two caps into account. In order to avoid mixing power between different angular scales, we simply use constant weights proportional to the area (0.67 and 0.33 for the NCC and EC respectively); these are approximately the same weights that one would have obtained by inverse variance weighting. The final results are in Fig.~\ref{fig:cl2d}. \subsection{Bias and $\beta$} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{lrg_bias} \end{center} \caption{Bias as function of redshift, as estimated for the eight redshift slices, marginalizing over redshift space distortions. Note that the fourth slice, with its anomalous bias, corresponds in redshift to the glitch seen in Fig.~\ref{fig:magzdist}. The dashed line shows the best linear fit to the all eight bias values, while the dotted line excludes the fourth data point. Note that we have ignored the correlations between the different redshift slices for the fit. } \label{fig:lrg_bias} \end{figure} An immediate question is whether the power spectra in Fig.~\ref{fig:cl2d} are consistent with being derived from a single 3D power spectrum, appropriately normalized to account for bias and the evolution of structure. We start with the linear 3D power spectrum for our fiducial cosmology, and project it to a 2D power spectrum $C_{l,gg}$, using the formalism of Sec.~\ref{sec:theory1}. We also compute the effect of redshift space distortions, whose normalization we parametrize by $\beta$, along the lines of Sec.~\ref{sec:theory2}, giving us two more power spectra, $C_{l,gv}$ and $C_{l,vv}$. The total power spectrum is, \begin{equation} C_{l} = b_{g}^{2} \left(C_{l,gg} + 2\beta C_{l,gv} + \beta^{2} C_{l,vv} \right)\,\,, \end{equation} where $b_{g}$ is the linear bias of the LRGs. The three power spectra represent correlations of the galaxy density with itself ($gg$), the velocity perturbations (the source of linear redshift distortions) with itself ($vv$), and their cross correlation ($gv$). We also note (as emphasized in Sec.~\ref{sec:theory2}) that the redshift distortions only affect the largest scales; therefore, the linear assumption is justified. We can now explore the $\chi^{2}$ likelihood surface as a function of $b$ and $\beta$ for each of the redshift slices. In practice, $\beta$ is not strongly constrained by these data, and so we marginalize over it when estimating the bias. The best fit models are compared with the data in Fig.~\ref{fig:cl2d}, while the bias for the eight redshift slices is in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_bias}. We do not fit to the entire power spectrum, but limit ourselves to scales larger than the nominal nonlinear cutoff at $k=0.1 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$; the angular scales corresponding to this restriction are marked in Fig.~\ref{fig:cl2d}. Our starting hypothesis - that the angular power spectra are derived from a single 3D power spectrum - appears to be well motivated. Interestingly, the \texttt{halofit} nonlinear prescription for the matter power spectrum fits the galaxy power spectrum data down to small scales as well. The minimum $\chi^{2}$ value is 81.6 for 62 degrees of freedom, corresponding to a probability of $4.8\%$. Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_bias} shows that the bias increases with increasing redshift, as one would expect for an old population of galaxies that formed early in the first (and therefore most biased) overdensities. A notable exception to this trend appears to be redshift slice $z03$; however, this redshift slice corresponds to the region of the glitch in the luminosity-redshift distribution plotted in Fig.~\ref{fig:magzdist}. If the median luminosity in this redshift slice is higher than the other slices, one would expect a higher linear bias, consistent with what is observed. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{beta} \end{center} \caption{$\chi^{2}$ as a function of the dimensionless growth factor, $f = \beta b \sim \Omega_{m}^{0.6}$, marginalizing over bias, for all eight redshift slices combined. The dashed lines mark the $1-$ and $2-\sigma$ intervals, while the shaded region corresponds to the value of $\Omega_{m}^{0.6}$ between $z=0.2$ and $z=0.6$, assuming a present day value of $0.3$. The $\chi^{2}$ value of 81.6, for 62 degrees of freedom has a probability of $4.8\%$. Note that we have ignored the correlations between the different redshift slices. } \label{fig:beta} \end{figure} In order to constrain $\beta$, we start from the definition that $\beta \equiv f(\Omega_{M},\Omega_{\Lambda})/b$, where $f \sim \Omega_{m}(z)^{0.6}$ is the dimensionless growth factor at redshift $z$. Assuming that the error on $f$ is larger than the variation of $\Omega_{m}$ with redshift, we approximate $f$ as a constant over the depth of the survey. We can then attempt to constrain $f$ by combining all eight redshift slices; note that for simplicity, we ignore the correlations between the slices and treat them as independant. The results are in Fig.~\ref{fig:beta}. We start by noting that the width of the $\chi^{2}$ distribution is significantly larger than the variation in $f$ with redshift, justifying our starting assumption. This is a direct, albeit crude, measure of $\Omega_{m}(z \sim 0.5) \approx 0.97 \pm 0.53$, consistent with our fiducial model of $\Omega_{m}(z =0.5)=0.59$. \subsection{Redshift correlations} An important test of systematics is the cross correlation between different redshift slices. For well separated slices, the cosmological correlation goes to zero on all but the largest scales; the detection of a correlation would imply the presence of systematic spatial fluctuations caused by eg. stellar contamination, photometric calibration errors, incorrect extinction corrections etc. On the other hand, the cosmological cross correlation is nonzero for adjacent slices due to overlaps in the redshift distribution, but is completely determined theoretically by the observed auto-correlation power spectra and the input redshift distributions. These cross correlations therefore test the accuracy of the estimated redshift distributions, and in particular, the wings of these distributions where they overlap. \begin{figure*} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=6.0in]{xcorr1} \end{center} \caption{The Fisher z-transform of the correlation coefficient between adjacent redshift slices. The diamonds and stars are the results for the NCC and EC respectively; the errors are $2 \sigma$ errors. Note that the window function is only approximately corrected; nearby bins are therefore correlated. The solid curve is the prediction for the cross correlation with the bias of both the slices fixed to the autocorrelation value, while the dotted lines show the fits allowing a variable bias. The plot in the lower right corner shows the best fit bias compared to the prediction from the autocorrelation. } \label{fig:xcorr1} \end{figure*} For computational convenience, we estimate the cross correlations with a simple pseudo-$C_{l}$ estimator, \begin{equation} \hat{C}^{12}_{l} = \frac{1}{2l+1} \sum_{m=-l}^{l} a_{1,lm} a_{2,lm}^{*} \,\,, \end{equation} where $a_{1,2,lm}$ are the spherical tranforms of the galaxy density. The pseudo-$C_{l}$ power spectrum is the true power spectrum convolved with the angular mask of the survey; it is therefore convenient to work with the cross correlation coefficient, \begin{equation} r^{12}_{l} \equiv \frac{\hat{C}^{12}_{l}}{\sqrt{\hat{C}^{11}_{l} \hat{C}^{22}_{l}}} = \frac{M \star C^{12}_{l}}{\sqrt{(M \star C^{11}_{l}) (M \star C^{22}_{l})}} \,\,, \end{equation} where $M \star$ represents convolutions by the angular mask. The advantage of the cross correlation is that on scales smaller than the angular mask, the effect of the angular mask approximately cancels, allowing for easy comparison with theory. It is useful to apply Fisher's $z$-transform \citep{1977ats..book.....K, 1992nrfa.book.....P} \begin{equation} z = \frac{1}{2} \log\left( \frac{1+r}{1-r} \right) \,\,, \end{equation} which is well described (for $l \approxgt 50$) by a Gaussian with mean, \begin{equation} \langle z \rangle = \frac{1}{2} \log\left( \frac{1+r_{true}}{1-r_{true}} \right) + \frac{r_{true}}{2(N-1)} \,\,, \end{equation} and standard deviation, \begin{equation} \sigma(z) \approx \frac{1}{\sqrt{N-3}} \,\,, \end{equation} where $N \approx (2l+1)f_{sky}$ is the number of independent modes, and $r_{true}$ is the predicted cross correlation coefficient. \begin{figure*} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=6.0in]{xcorr3} \end{center} \caption{The same as Fig.~\ref{fig:xcorr1} but for redshift slices separated by one redshift bin. The overlaps at low redshifts are negligible, but increase at higher redshift. } \label{fig:xcorr3} \end{figure*} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{xcorr2} \end{center} \caption{The Fisher z-transform of the correlation coefficient between redshift slices separated by at least two redshift slices. The curves show the $1-$ and $3-\sigma$ contours, given the null hypothesis of no correlations. Note that the window function is only approximately corrected; nearby multipoles are therefore correlated. } \label{fig:xcorr2} \end{figure} Figs.~\ref{fig:xcorr1}, ~\ref{fig:xcorr3}, ~\ref{fig:xcorr2} show the measured cross correlations between adjacent and more widely separated slices respectively. The absence of correlations between widely separated slices indicates a lack of small scale systematics common to the different redshift slices. The cross-correlations between adjacent slices broadly agree with the predictions from the auto-correlations, although there are differences at the $\sim 10\%$ level as seen in the plot in the lower right. There are two possibilities for this disagreement. The first is that variations in the galaxy population over a redshift slice could cause the bias in the overlap region to differ from the value averaged over the entire slice. Comparing with Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_bias}, we note that slice to slice bias variations of $\sim 10\%$ are consistent with the data. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{lrg_zshift} \end{center} \caption{The change in the angular power spectrum when the $z02$ redshift distribution is shifted by $\Delta z=0.01$ [dashed], the $z03$ redshift distribution is shifted by $\Delta z=-0.01$ [dot-dashed], and $z02$ and $z03$ are shifted by $0.005$ and $-0.005$ respectively [solid]. The ratios of the angular auto power spectra are approximately 1 ($\pm 0.05$), while the ratios of the cross correlations are approximately 1.2. } \label{fig:lrg_zshift} \end{figure} A second possibility is errors in the redshift distributions. To quantify this, we model possible redshift errors by a shift in the median redshift. An example of this is shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_zshift} for the $z02$ and $z03$ slices. The figure demonstrates that shifting the median by 10\% of the slice width can account for the discrepancies in the cross-correlation power spectrum. Furthermore, note that the corrections to the auto-power spectra are $\sim 5\%$, and is principally a multiplicative factor that is degenerate with the bias. Finally, the above discussion also demonstrates that the cross-correlation spectra are able to constrain errors in the median redshift at the percent level. \subsection{Calibration Errors} The final systematic effect we consider is photometric calibration errors. Fluctuations in the photometric calibration will select slightly different populations of galaxies over the entire survey region, imprinting the pattern of photometric zeropoint errors on the derived density fluctuations. One expects calibration errors to result in striping perpendicular to the drift scan direction (approximately RA). These would have a characteristic scale of $\sim 0.22^{\circ}$ (the width of a camera column), corresponding to a multipole $l \sim 800$, corresponding to smaller scales than those considered in this paper. The situation is further improved by the fact that the SDSS drift-scan ``strips'' are often broken up into several pieces with different photometric zeropoints, further reducing the coherence length. Thus, on the angular scales used in this paper, one expects calibration errors to have an approximately white noise power spectrum. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{simxcorr} \end{center} \caption{The effect of calibration errors on the cross-correlation power spectrum of non-adjacent redshift slices for a single simulation. The solid line shows the observed cross correlation (as the Fisher $z$-transform), while the dotted, dashed and dot-dashed lines show the effects of 5\%, 2\%, and 1\% calibration errors. } \label{fig:simxcorr} \end{figure} A useful diagnostic of photometric calibration errors is the cross-correlation between redshift slices with negligible physical overlap; calibration errors will be common between both slices. Estimating the induced cross-correlation requires simulations to propagate the calibration errors through the selection criteria and photometric redshift estimation. We simulate this by perturbing the magnitude zeropoint of each camera column and filter separately; the resulting catalogs are then input into the LRG selection and photometric redshift pipelines. Fig.~\ref{fig:simxcorr} shows example cross-correlations for one of these simulations. The lack of an observed cross-correlation argues for photometric calibration errors $< 2\%$, consistent with other astrophysical tests of the calibration (D.~P.~Finkbeiner, private communication). The effect of such errors on the autocorrelation measurements is subdominant to the statistical errors. Note that the survey scanning strategy makes the large scale power spectrum relatively insensitive to $\sim 1\%$ calibration errors, the expected calibration accuracy of the SDSS. \section{The 3D Power Spectrum} \label{sec:3d} Although the above power spectra are a perfectly good representation of the cosmological information contained in these data, there are advantages to compressing these eight 2D power spectra into a single 3D power spectrum. The first is aesthetic; given a cosmological model, the 3D power spectrum can be directly compared to theory, in contrast to the 2D power spectra which involve convolutions by kernels determined by the redshift distributions of the galaxies (that contain no cosmological information by themselves). Furthermore, the 3D power spectrum directly shows the scales probed, and allows one to test (in a model independant manner) for features like baryonic oscillations. Finally, the 2D power spectrum requires computing the convolution kernels, making it expensive to use in cosmological parameter estimations. We however emphasize that this is (as shown below) simply a linear repackaging of the data. \subsection{Theory} Inverting a 2D power spectrum to recover the 3D power spectrum has been discussed by \cite{1998ApJ...506...64S} and \cite{2001ApJ...546....2E}. An important detail where the two methods differ is in how they regularize the inversion. Since the 2D spectrum is the result of a convolution of the 3D power spectrum, it is generally not possible to reconstruct the 3D power spectrum exactly given the 2D spectrum, and one must regularize the inversion. In practice, this limitation is not severe, since one would normally estimate the power spectrum in a finite number of bands; these regularize the inversion if the band width approximately corresponds to the width of the convolution kernel. This is the solution that \cite{1998ApJ...506...64S} presents. \cite{2001ApJ...546....2E} consider bands that have sub-kernel width, and regularize the inversion by conditioning singular modes in an SVD decomposition. These modes are, however, given a large error, and so contain no information. We adopt the regularization scheme of \cite{1998ApJ...506...64S}. We start by writing the 3D power spectrum, $\Delta^{2}(k)$ as, \begin{equation} \Delta^{2}(k) = \delta(k) \Delta^{2}_{0}(k) \,\,, \end{equation} where $\delta(k)$ is the sum of step functions whose amplitudes are to be determined, while $\Delta^{2}_{0}(k)$ is a fiducial power spectrum that describes the shape of the power spectrum within a bin. If we now describe both the 2D power spectrum, $C_{l}$, and and the 3D power spectrum $\delta(k)$, as vectors of bandpowers, Eq.~\ref{eq:cl} can be rewritten as a matrix equation, \begin{equation} \vec{C}_{l} = {\bf W} \vec{\delta} \,\,, \label{eq:pk_invert} \end{equation} where ${\bf W}$ is the discretized convolution kernel. The solution, by singular value decomposition or normal equations \cite[see][15.4]{1992nrfa.book.....P}, is \begin{eqnarray} {\bf C}_{\delta}^{-1} = {\bf W}^{t} {\bf C}_{cl}^{-1} {\bf W} \,\, \nonumber \\ \vec{\delta} = {\bf C}_{\delta} {\bf W}^{t} {\bf C}_{cl}^{-1} \vec{C}_{l} \,\,, \label{eq:3dinvert} \end{eqnarray} where ${\bf C}_{cl}$ and ${\bf C}_{\delta}$ are the covariance matrices of $C_{l}$ and $\delta(k)$ respectively. The above discussion glossed over a number of subtleties. The first is extending this formalism for $N$ 2D power spectra. If we assume that these 2D power spectra are derived from the same 3D power spectrum, one just expands $\vec{C}_{l}$ and ${\bf C}_{cl}$ to contain all the power spectra. However, in general, the 3D power spectra that corresponds to each of the 2D power spectra could differ both in their bias and nonlinear evolution. For the latter, we divide $\delta(k)$ into two sets of bands, linear bands with $k < k_{nl}$, and nonlinear bands with $k \ge k_{nl}$. We then assume that the linear bands are common to all $N$ 2D power spectra, but that there are $N$ copies of the nonlinear bands that correspond to each of the $N$ power spectra. In what follows, we assume that $k_{nl} = 0.1 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. Accounting for differences in bias over the different redshift slices (as seen in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_bias}) is more involved. Naively adding $N$ bias parameters to Eq.~\ref{eq:pk_invert} destroys the linearity of the system. One might simply use the best fit values in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_bias}, but the fiducial model used might not correspond to the best fit model. We therefore use an iterative scheme and minimize the $L^{2}$ norm of \begin{equation} \frac{\vec{C}_{l}}{\vec{b}} - {\bf W} \vec{\delta} \,\,, \end{equation} where $\vec{b}$ is a vector of the biases (squared); these biases are then held constant and the inversion is performed as above. The next subtlety involves the choice of $\beta$ in order to compute the redshift space distortions. As Fig.~\ref{fig:beta} shows, these data only weakly constrain $\beta$, and therefore we choose to use the linear theory prediction for $\beta$ (more precisely for $f = b\beta$), since the redshift space distortions only affect the largest (and therefore most linear) scales. Finally, correctly combining the different redshift slices requires knowing the covariance between the slices. However, the power spectrum estimation in Sec.~\ref{sec:angpower} treats each slice independently and does not return the covariance between the different slices. In order to estimate the magnitude of this effect, we start by observing that the covariance between redshift slices $1$ and $2$ for multipole $l$, $C(l_{1},l_{2})$ is \begin{equation} C(l_{1},l_{2}) \sim 2[C^{12}_{l}]^{2} \end{equation} where $C^{12}_{l}$ is the angular cross power spectrum. Using the fact that the above relation is exact for full sky surveys, we substitute this into Eq.~\ref{eq:3dinvert}, and use the results with and without these redshift correlations to scale the errors we obtain from the inversion. We discuss the validity of these approximations below. \subsection{Results} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{3dpk_full} \end{center} \caption{The 3D power spectrum obtained by inverting the 8 2D power spectra, normalized to the $z=0.2$ power spectrum on linear scales ($k < k_{nl}$), and uses the $z=0.2$ bands for the nonlinear bands. The solid and dashed lines represent binnings B1 and B2 respectively, and the two power spectra are consistent. Note that these binnings are not independent, and must not be combined for fitting. Also shown are the nonlinear power spectrum using the \texttt{halofit} nonlinear prescription [solid, black], the linear power spectrum [dotted, blue], and our suggested nonlinear prescription (see below) assuming $Q=10.5$ [dashed, green] for our fiducial cosmology. } \label{fig:3dpk_full} \end{figure} The result of stacking the eight 2D power spectra to obtain a single 3D power spectrum is shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_full}. Note that the inversion process yields eight 3D power spectra that differ on scales $k > k_{nl} = 0.1 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$; Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_full} shows the power spectrum for $z=0.2-0.25$ slice which covers the largest dynamical range in wavenumber. Also note that the normalization of the power spectrum is arbitrary; we normalize it to the amplitude of the power spectrum at $z \sim 0.2$ in the figure. Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_full} shows two different binnings (hereafter B1 and B2) of the power spectrum interleaved with one another; the consistency of the estimated power spectra demonstrates an insensitivity to the choice of binning. \begin{table} \begin{tabular}{ccccc} \hline $k_{min}$ & $k_{max}$ & $\Delta^{2}_{0}$ & $\delta$ & $\sigma_{\delta}$ \\ \hline \input{lrgpk1.tbl} \hline \end{tabular} \caption{\label{tab:lrgpk1} The 3D real space power spectrum (for bins B1). The bands are step functions defined by $k_{min} < k < k_{max}$, the fiducial power spectrum by $\Delta^{2}_{0}$, and the estimated power spectrum and errors by $\delta$ and $\sigma_{\delta}$. Note that the full covariance matrix must be used for any detailed fitting to these data, since different data points are anti-correlated. } \end{table} \begin{table} \begin{tabular}{ccccc} \hline $k_{min}$ & $k_{max}$ & $\Delta^{2}_{0}$ & $\delta$ & $\sigma_{\delta}$ \\ \hline \input{lrgpk2.tbl} \hline \end{tabular} \caption{\label{tab:lrgpk2} Same as Table~\ref{tab:lrgpk1} except for bins B2.} \end{table} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{3dpk_ratio} \end{center} \caption{(Top) The change in the the recovered power spectrum relative to the error, after marginalizing over a constant multiplicative bias, for different cosmologies/ prior power spectrum shapes. (Bottom) The ratio of the errors relative to the fiducial case for the same set of cosmologies/ prior power spectra. } \label{fig:3dpk_ratio} \end{figure} A second assumption necessary for the inversion is the choice of a cosmology to convert redshifts to distances. In principle, the consistency between the different slices is a sensitive test of the cosmological model; however, the errors in these data are much larger than this effect. In order to test this, we redo the inversion with 3 different cosmological models, and compare the results in Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_ratio} after marginalizing over the bias. Note that the changes in the power spectrum are significantly smaller than the associated errors, while the errors in the power spectrum remain virtually unchanged. Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_ratio} also demonstrates that the inversion process does not depend on the particular shape of the prior power spectrum. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{3dpk_wiggle} \end{center} \caption{The ratio of the measured power spectrum to the linear CDM power spectrum for our fiducial cosmology (without baryons). As above, the solid and dashed lines represent binnings B1 and B2 respectively. Also shown is the same ratio for the nonlinear prescription, and the ``no-wiggle'' fit to the power spectrum. The difference in $\chi^{2}$ between these two models is shown for the two binnings. Also note the baryonic suppression of power on large scales, and the rise in power due to nonlinear evolution on small scales} \label{fig:3dpk_wiggle} \end{figure} Three important features of this power spectrum are: \begin{itemize} \item {\it Real space power spectrum} : Since the individual angular power spectra make no use of radial information, the 3D power spectrum we obtain is a real space power spectrum on small scales, avoiding the complications of nonlinear redshift space distortions. Note that on length scales much larger than the redshift slice thickness, redshift space distortions cannot be neglected; however, the linear approximation discussed in Sec.~\ref{sec:theory2} will be valid on these scales. \item {\it Large Scale Power:} Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_full} shows evidence for power on very large ($k < 0.02 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$) scales. Marginalizing over bands on smaller scales, the significance of the detection on scales $k < 0.01 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$ is $\sim 2 \sigma$, increasing to $5.5 \sigma$ for $k < 0.02 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. Note that these scales start to probe the power spectrum at the turnover scale set by matter-radiation equality. \item {\it Baryonic Oscillations:} Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_wiggle} shows the 3D power spectrum divided by a fiducial linear CDM power spectrum with zero baryonic content. The baryonic suppression of power on large scales, and the rise of power due to nonlinear evolution is clearly seen. We also see evidence for baryonic oscillations on small scales for both binnings, although we note that the power spectrum estimates are anti-correlated, making a visual goodness-of-fit difficult to estimate. To estimate the significance of these oscillations, we compare the best fit model obtained in the next section, with a version of the same power spectrum that has the baryonic oscillations edited out \citep{1998ApJ...496..605E}. The difference in $\chi^{2}$ for these two models suggests a detection confidence of $\sim 2.5 \sigma$ or $\sim 95\%$, assuming approximately Gaussian errors. A similar result is obtained in the next section from cosmological parameter fits to the baryon density. \end{itemize} \section{Cosmological Parameters} \label{sec:cosmo} We defer a complete multi-parameter estimation of cosmological parameters to a later paper, but discuss basic constraints below. We consider a $\Lambda$CDM cosmological model, varying the matter density $\Omega_{M}$ and the baryonic fraction $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}$ and fixing all other parameters to our fiducial choices. The principal complication to using the galaxy power spectrum for cosmological parameter estimation is understanding the mapping from the linear matter power spectrum to the nonlinear galaxy power spectrum, both due to the nonlinear evolution of structure and scale-dependent bias. We use the fitting formula proposed by \cite{2005MNRAS.362..505C}, \begin{equation} \frac{\Delta^{2}(k)}{\Delta^{2}_{lin}(k)} = b^{2} \frac{1+Qk^{2}}{1+A k}\,\,, \end{equation} where $A=1.4$ is appropriate for a real-space power spectrum, and $b$ and $Q$ are two ``bias'' parameters that we add to the cosmological parameters we estimate. Comparing this parametrization to a red galaxy sample from the Millenium simulations \citep{2005Natur.435..629S}, shows that this parametrization correctly describes the effects of scale dependent bias and nonlinear evolution up to wavenumbers $k \sim 0.5 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$ (Volker Springel, private communication). We fit the data to $k=0.3 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{cosmo2d_omq_zslice} \end{center} \caption{Measurements of $\Omega_{M}$ (upper) and $Q$ (lower) for each of the eight 3D power spectra. The solid lines use binning B1, while the displaced dashed lines use binning B2. Note that $\Omega_{M}$ is insensitive to the redshift slice used, while $Q$ depends sensitively on the particular choice of slice.} \label{fig:cosmo2d_omq_zslice} \end{figure} A second complication is that the inversion procedure of the previous section only combines wavenumbers $< 0.1 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$; fitting the data beyond this requires choosing one of the eight redshift slices. In order to decide which slice to use, we estimate $\chi^{2}$ on grids varying $\Omega_{M}$, $Q$, and $b$ for each of the eight 3D power spectra. We fix the baryonic density to $\Omega_{b}=0.05$, although allowing it to vary does not change the results. The best fit values for $\Omega_{M}$ and $Q$ (marginalizing over the other parameters), for each of the eight redshift slices are shown in Fig.~\ref{fig:cosmo2d_omq_zslice}. We note that $\Omega_{M}$ and its error is insensitive to the choice of redshift slice, although $Q$ depends on the particular redshift slice used. This is due to the fact that $\Omega_{M}$ is constrained by the location of the turnover in the power spectrum, and the shape of the power spectrum in the linear regime, while $Q$ depends on the power spectrum beyond $0.1 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. In what follows, we use the redshift slice corresponding to photometric redshifts between 0.45 and 0.50, as it corresponds to the median redshift of the full sample. However, we emphasize that all results below, except for the ``nuisance'' bias parameters, are insensitive to this particular choice. \begin{figure*} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=6.0in]{cosmo2d} \end{center} \caption{Joint 2D likelihood distributions for $\Omega_{M}$, $Q$ and $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{m}$, fixing $h=0.7$ and $n=1$, and marginalizing over the galaxy bias. The contours show $\Delta \chi^{2}=2.3,6.17$ and $9.21$. The left column panels use binning B1, while the right column panels use B2. We truncate fitting at $k = 0.3 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$ (using the midpoint of the bins). Note that the two binnings are consistent with each other, with the B2 binning providing slightly tighter constraints. } \label{fig:cosmo2d} \end{figure*} Fig.~\ref{fig:cosmo2d} shows 2D projections of the $(\Omega_{M}, \Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}, Q)$ parameter likelihood space; the multiplicative bias $b$ is marginalized over. The minimum $\chi^{2}$ values are $5.99$ and $6.94$ (bins B1 and B2, respectively), for $5$ and $6$ degrees of freedom, consistent with a reduced $\chi^{2}$ of 1 per degree of freedom. Bins B1 and B2 give consistent values for the cosmological parameters; B2 constrains all parameters (especially $Q$) better than B1 because of the extra binning and the larger $k$ range probed. We note that $Q$ is correlated with $\Omega_{M}$, since both $\Omega_{M}h$ and $Q$ determine the broad shape of the power spectrum. An important consequence of this degeneracy is that an accurate estimation of $\Omega_{M}$ and its error requires varying $Q$; fixing or restricting $Q$ will result in a biased $\Omega_{M}$ and an underestimation of its errors. \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{cosmo_om} \end{center} \caption{The likelihood distributions for $\Omega_{M}$, $Q$ and $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}$. The solid line uses binning B1, while the dashed line uses B2. As in Fig.~\ref{fig:cosmo2d}, we truncate at $k = 0.3 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. Also shown are the best fit values and $1 \sigma$ errors for bins B1 (top) and B2 (bottom). } \label{fig:cosmo_om} \end{figure} Fig.~\ref{fig:cosmo_om} shows the 1D likelihoods for $(\Omega_{M}, \Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}, Q)$, marginalizing over all other parameters; the binnings are again seen to be consistent. The likelihood for $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}$ also allows to estimate the significance of the detection of baryonic features in the power spectrum. The difference in $\chi^{2}$ between the best fit model and the zero-baryon case is $5.75$ and $6.4$ for bins B1 and B2 respectively, suggesting a $2.5\sigma$ detection consistent with the model independent estimates made in the previous section. The significance of this result is similar to the results from the 2dFGRS \citep{2005MNRAS.362..505C}, but is weaker than the detection in the spectroscopic LRG sample \citep{2005ApJ...633..560E}. Summarizing these results, we have \begin{itemize} \item For bins B1 : \begin{eqnarray} \Omega_{M} = 0.27 \pm 0.03 \nonumber \\ \Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M} = 0.18 \pm 0.03 \nonumber \\ Q = 20.3 \pm 3.6 \end{eqnarray} \item For bins B2 : \begin{eqnarray} \Omega_{M} = 0.30 \pm 0.03 \nonumber \\ \Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M} = 0.18 \pm 0.04 \nonumber \\ Q = 15.6 \pm 2.6 \end{eqnarray} \end{itemize} In light of the recent WMAP results \citep{2006astro.ph..3449S}, it is interesting to understand how the above reults change if we deviate from a scale-invariant primordial spectrum. Minimizing $\chi^{2}$ over $\Omega_{M}$, $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}$, and $Q$ assuming $n=0.95$, we find that (for bins B2), \begin{eqnarray} \Omega_{M} = 0.31 \pm 0.03 \nonumber \\ \Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M} = 0.16 \pm 0.04 \nonumber \\ Q = 16.3 \pm 2.8 \,\,. \end{eqnarray} Reducing $n$ (while keeping $\sigma_{8}$ fixed) boosts the power on large scales, but suppresses it on small scales. This results in a better fit on large scales, and a worse fit on small scales. To compensate for this, the best fit value of $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}$ decreases (reducing Silk damping) while $Q$ increases, boosting the power back up on small scales, while leaving the large scale power spectrum unchanged. The minimum $\chi^{2}$ is marginally worse ($7.24$) than the scale invariant case. Note however that all the parameters are within the 1-$\sigma$ errors of those obtained assuming scale invariance. \subsection{Distance to $z=0.5$} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{lrg_distance} \end{center} \caption{The solid line shows the likelihood of the ratio of the fiducial distance to $z=0.5$ to the observed distance $k/k_{0}$, marginalizing over $Q$ and the galaxy bias, but fixing $\Omega_{b}h^{2}=0.0223$, $\Omega_{M}h^{2}=0.127$ and $Q=15.6$. The dotted lines show slices through the 2D likelihood distribution of $Q$ and $k/k_{0}$ at $Q=16.5$, $19.5$ and $22.5$ (from left to right). Note that the $Q$ and $k/k_{0}$ are approximately orthogonal directions; varying the nonlinear correction doesn't change the distance scale. The best fit value of $0.92 \pm 0.06$ is shown by the dashed lines. The thin solid line shows the $k/k_{0}$ likelihood for a negligible baryonic fraction; the distance constraint degrades to a $10\%$ measurement. } \label{fig:lrg_distance} \end{figure} A potential application of the galaxy power spectrum is as a standard ruler. The two features of interest, the turnover and the baryon oscillations are determined by the physical baryon and matter densities - $\Omega_{b}h^{2}$ and $\Omega_{M}h^{2}$. Both of these are precisely determined by the peak structure of the CMB power spectrum. Therefore, in order to understand the sensitivity of the current measurements as standard rulers, we fix $\Omega_{b}h^{2}=0.0223$ and $\Omega_{M}h^{2}=0.127$, and vary $Q$ and the comoving distance. In general, one would need to vary the comoving distance to each of the 8 redshift slices and recompute the power spectrum. However, given the S/N of the baryonic oscillations and turnover in these data, we simply translate the 3D power spectrum in $k$ with reference to our fiducial cosmology at the median redshift of the slice $k_{0}$. The likelihood is in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_distance}; these data can constrain the distance to $z=0.5$ to $6\%$. Note that this is for a fixed value of $\Omega_{M}h^{2}$. Assuming a $10\%$ uncertainty in $\Omega_{M}h^{2}$ from current CMB measurements results in a $\sim 2.5\%$ uncertainty in the sound horizon, increasing the distance error to $6.5\%$. This must be compared to the $5\%$ measurement of the distance to $z\sim 0.35$ measured by the spectroscopic LRG sample. Equally interesting is that $Q$ and $k/k_{0}$ are orthogonal; the distance measurement does not change for different values of the nonlinear correction. This highlights an important property of baryon oscillations as a distance measurement - it is relatively insensitive to the nonlinearity corrections that affect the galaxy power spectrum. We would also like to understand the fraction of the distance constraint from baryonic oscillations as opposed to the power spectrum shape. Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_distance} also shows the likelihood for a model with a negligible baryonic fraction; the distance accuracy degrades to $10\%$, suggesting that most of the constraint comes from the oscillations. \section{Discussion} \label{sec:discuss} \subsection{Principal Results} We have measured the 3D clustering power spectrum of luminous red galaxies using the SDSS photometric survey. The principal results of this analysis are summarized below. \begin{itemize} \item {\it Photometric redshifts:} This analysis demonstrates the feasibility of using multi-band imaging surveys with well calibrated photometric redshifts as a probe of the large scale structure of the Universe. Accurate photometric redshifts are critical to being able to narrow the range of physical scales that correspond to the clustering on a particular angular scale, and thereby estimate the 3D power spectrum. \item {\it Largest cosmological volume:} Using photometric redshifts allowed us to construct a uniform sample of galaxies between redshifts $z=0.2$ to $0.6$. This probes a cosmological volume of $\sim 1.5 h^{-3} {\rm Gpc}^{3}$, making this the largest cosmological volume ever used for a galaxy clustering measurement. The large volume allows us to measure power on very large scales, yielding a $\sim 2 \sigma$ detection of power for $k < 0.01 h {\rm Mpc}$, increasing in significance to $\sim 5.5 \sigma$ for $k < 0.02 h {\rm Mpc}$. \item {\it Real Space Power Spectrum:} This power spectrum is intrinsically a real space power spectrum, and is unaffected by redshift space distortions on scales $k > 0.01 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. This obviates any need to model redshift space distortions in the quasi-linear regime, allowing for a more direct comparison to theoretical predictions. \item {\it Baryonic Oscillations:} The 3D power spectrum shows evidence for baryonic oscillations at the $\sim 2.5 \sigma$ confidence level, both in the shape of the 3D power spectrum, as well as fits of the baryonic density. We emphasize that this is only possible in the stacked 3D power spectrum, and therefore relies on accurate photometric redshift distributions. \item {\it Cosmological Parameters:} The large volume and small statistical errors of these data constrain both the normalization and scale dependence of the galaxy bias. Using a functional form for the scale dependence of the bias motivated by N-body simulations, we fit for the matter density and baryonic fraction jointly, and obtain $\Omega_{M} = 0.30 \pm 0.03$ and $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M} = 0.18 \pm 0.03$. \end{itemize} \subsection{Using these results} For cosmological parameter analyses, we recommend directly using the 3D power spectra (binning B2), fitting both the galaxy bias ($b$) and its scale-dependence ($Q$) to $k=0.3 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. Electronic versions of all the power spectra, and covariance matrices used in this paper will be made publically available. In addition, a simple \texttt{FORTRAN} subroutine that returns $\chi^{2}$ given an input power spectrum will also be made public. \subsection{Comparison with other results} \begin{figure} \begin{center} \leavevmode \includegraphics[width=3.0in]{3dpk_compare} \end{center} \caption{Comparison between power spectra from the SDSS MAIN spectroscopic survey (bottom), 2dFGRS $P(k)$ (top), and the photometric SDSS LRGs (binning B2) from this work (middle). The normalizations are arbitrary, and have been simply chosen to separate the three power spectra. Adjacent LRG $P(k)$ errors are anticorrelated, while the 2dFGRS errors are strongly correlated. The dotted line shows the linear power spectrum for our fiducial cosmology, whereas the solid line is the \texttt{halofit} presciption for the nonlinear power spectrum. Note that the LRG power spectrum fits the nonlinear power spectrum to $k \sim 1 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. } \label{fig:3dpk_compare} \end{figure} Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_compare} compares the LRG power spectrum (B2 binning), with the power spectrum obtained from the SDSS MAIN spectroscopic survey \citep{2004ApJ...606..702T} and the 2dFGRS \citep{2005MNRAS.362..505C}; these three samples will be referred to as LRG, MAIN, and 2dF throughout this section. The solid and dotted lines show our nonlinear and linear fiducial power spectrum. Note that the normalization is arbitrary, and that we have not attempted to deconvolve the 2dF window function. The two principal differences between these surveys and the data presented here is the volume probed, and the density of objects. As both the MAIN and 2dF are at low redshifts (median $z \sim 0.1$), \ the volume probed is $< 0.05 h^{-3} {\rm Gpc}^{3}$, whereas our sample probes $1.5 h^{-3} {\rm Gpc}^{3}$ (at a median redshift of $z \sim 0.5$) allowing us to measure the largest scales with smaller statistical errors, even with crude redshift estimates. This is clearly evident from Fig.~\ref{fig:3dpk_compare}, where the LRG power spectrum extends to smaller $k$ than either of the other two power spectra. On small scales, we again emphasize that the LRG power spectrum is naturally a real space power spectrum, and is unaffected by redshift space distortions. By contrast, the 2dF $P(k)$ is in redshift space, and the MAIN $P(k)$ which involves attempting to correct for linear redshift space distortions. Note that the SDSS $P(k)$ falls below the nonlinear power spectrum at $k \sim 0.3 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$, in line with the simulation results of \cite{2004ApJ...606..702T} that motivated the discarding of $k>0.2 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$ data from the cosmological parameter analysis. This is a manifestation of nonlinear redshift distortions, which are particularly important given recent results that suggest that redshift distortions go nonlinear on larger scales than previously anticipated \citep{2006MNRAS.366.1455S}. \begin{table} \begin{tabular}{lc} \hline Survey & $\Omega_{M}$ \\ \hline SDSS MAIN & $0.297\,(+0.0219,-0.0196)$ \\ 2dFGRS & $0.271\, (+0.021,-0.0187)$ \\ SDSS LRG (B1) & $0.260\,(+0.0111,-0.0102)$ \\ SDSS LRG (B2) & $0.286\,(+0.0119,-0.0111)$ \\ \hline \end{tabular} \caption{\label{tab:compare_omegam} The best fit values for $\Omega_{M}$ assuming $\Omega_{b} h^{2}=0.024$, $h=0.72$ and a scale invariant initial perturbation spectrum. We use the best fit nonlinear prescription suggested by the respective authors to fit the power spectrum to $k = 0.2 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$. The numbers in parentheses are the upper and lower $1-\sigma$ errors. } \end{table} Each of the three power spectra are consistent with the overall shape of the fiducial power spectrum, suggesting that they are consistent with each other. In order to make this precise and to compare statistical power, we fit for $\Omega_{M}$ and the galaxy bias assuming $\Omega_{b} h^{2}=0.024$, $h=0.72$ and a scale invariant initial perturbation spectrum. To ensure a fair comparison, we fit all power spectra to $k = 0.2 h {\rm Mpc}^{-1}$ using the best fit prescription for nonlinearity suggested by the authors. The results are summarized in Table~\ref{tab:compare_omegam}; we find that all three power spectra yield consistent values for $\Omega_{M}$. The LRG power spectrum, however, reduces the error by a factor of $\sim 1.75$ compared with previous results. On the other hand, the SDSS LRG spectroscopic sample is similar to this sample. The effective spectroscopic LRG volume is $0.75 h^{-3} {\rm Gpc}^{3}$ at a median redshift of $z \sim 0.35$. However, the spectroscopic LRGs are sparser, with shot noise responsible for approximately half the statistical error on all scales. One can compare the S/N of the two samples as follows - since we are only using auto-correlations of the redshift slices and are ignoring correlations between different redshift slices, we are losing a factor $\sim 7$ in the number of modes (most of the remaining cosmological information is contained in adjacent redshift slices). We however gain a factor $\sim 2$ from the increased volume, and another factor $\sim 2$ from the higher spatial density of objects, suggesting that the SDSS spectroscopic LRG sample would be a factor of $\sim 2$ greater in S/N than the photometric sample. This is borne out by the fact that the spectroscopic sample detects baryonic oscillations with $\Delta \chi^{2} = 11.7$, while the photometric sample has $\Delta \chi^{2} = 6.04$, about a factor of $2$ smaller. Note that this analysis breaks down both on the largest scales (where the photometric survey has more leverage because of the greater volume), and on scales smaller than the redshift errors (where the spectroscopic sample resolves more modes). In principle, one could gain further by using the cross correlations between different redshift slices. However, as seen in Fig.~\ref{fig:lrg_zshift}, this is very sensitive to errors in the tails of the redshift distribution. We can also compare our cosmological results with those obtained from the third year CMB temperature and polarization measurements from the WMAP satellite \citep{2006astro.ph..3449S}. The WMAP error on $\Omega_{M}$ is dominated by the error on the Hubble constant; they obtain $\Omega_{M}=0.26^{+0.01}_{-0.03}$, compared with our estimate of $\Omega_{M}=0.30 \pm 0.03$. They also obtain $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M} = 0.17$, compared with $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M} = 0.18 \pm 0.04$. Note that WMAP favours a primordial scalar spectral index of $n \sim 0.94$; using this instead of scale invariance reduces our estimate of $\Omega_{b}/\Omega_{M}$ to $0.16 \pm 0.04$, while increasing $\Omega_{M}=0.31 \pm 0.03$. We also emphasize that the errors are not directly comparable, since our analysis uses stricter priors. It is, however, important and encouraging to note that we obtain consistent results with a completely independent dataset. \subsection{Future Directions} We conclude with a discussion of the future prospects for photometric surveys. As of this writing, the SDSS has imaged twice the area used in this paper, potentially reducing the errors by a factor of $\sqrt{2}$. In addition, there are a number of imaging surveys planned for the near and distant future, the Pan-STARRS \footnote{\texttt{http://pan-starrs.ifa.hawaii.edu}} and LSST\footnote{\texttt{www.lsst.org}} being two notable examples. Both of these surveys will ultimately cover about three times the final SDSS area to a much greater depth, further increasing the volume probed. Baryonic oscillations are also now emerging as an important tool to constrain the properties of dark energy. The tradeoff between photometric and spectroscopic approaches to their measurement is simple - photometric surveys require wide field ($> 10,000 {\rm deg}^{2}$) multi-band imaging surveys, whereas spectroscopic surveys require large multi-object spectrographs. Both of these approaches are being actively developed, and the prudent approach would be to pursue both, using the results from one to inform the other. It is worth emphasizing that wide-field imaging surveys are an essential prerequisite for the other approaches (with very different systematic errors) to understanding dark energy, namely supernovae and weak lensing, suggesting a synergy between these techniques. Given the efforts underway to plan the next generation of surveys, it is timely to compare the precision of the distance measurement we obtain with the fitting formulae of \cite{2006MNRAS.365..255B}. Substituting our survey parameters into their photometric fitting formula, assuming a median redshift of $z\sim 0.5$ and a photometric redshift error $\sigma_{z} \sim 100 h^{-1} {\rm Mpc}$ (corresponding to the redshift error at $z\sim0.5$), we estimate a distance error of $7\%$ as compared with the actual $6\%$ error obtained. Note that \cite{2006MNRAS.365..255B} only use the oscillation to determine the distance, whereas we use the entire power spectrum. We can now estimate the potential sensitivity of the next generation of surveys. Assuming a straw-man survey of $20,000 {\rm deg}^{2}$ with a median redshift of $z \sim 0.8$, and photometric redshift errors of $\sim 50 h^{-1} {\rm Mpc}$, we find a factor of $\sim 5$ improvement in the distance measurement, yielding a $\sim 1\%$ measurement, the current benchmark for dark energy surveys. Note that this is a conservative estimate, since the photometric redshift accuracies assumed have already been achieved with the SDSS. In order to do so, there are a number of challenges that must be overcome, in addition to the brute force observational effort required. The first is technical - this work relied heavily on having accurate, well calibrated photometric redshifts. Demonstrating that this is possible at higher redshifts, and calibrating the redshift errors is essential. The second challenge is theoretical - in order to optimally use galaxy clustering for cosmology, we will now need to understand the connections between the physics of galaxy formation and the observed clustering of galaxies. The hope is that the interplay between the two would result in a more complete cosmological model. We thank Lloyd Knox, Eric Linder, Yeong Loh, Taka Matsubara, David Weinberg and Martin White for useful discussions. We also thank the 2SLAQ collaboration for measuring the spectroscopic redshifts used to calibrate the photometric redshift algorithm. Funding for the SDSS and SDSS-II has been provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, the Participating Institutions, the National Science Foundation, the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the Japanese Monbukagakusho, the Max Planck Society, and the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The SDSS Web Site is http://www.sdss.org/. The SDSS is managed by the Astrophysical Research Consortium for the Participating Institutions. The Participating Institutions are the American Museum of Natural History, Astrophysical Institute Potsdam, University of Basel, Cambridge University, Case Western Reserve University, University of Chicago, Drexel University, Fermilab, the Institute for Advanced Study, the Japan Participation Group, Johns Hopkins University, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Astrophysics, the Kavli Institute for Particle Astrophysics and Cosmology, the Korean Scientist Group, the Chinese Academy of Sciences (LAMOST), Los Alamos National Laboratory, the Max-Planck-Institute for Astronomy (MPIA), the Max-Planck-Institute for Astrophysics (MPA), New Mexico State University, Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh, University of Portsmouth, Princeton University, the United States Naval Observatory, and the University of Washington. The 2SLAQ Redshift Survey was made possible through the dedicated efforts of the staff at the Anglo-Australian Observatory, both in creating the 2dF instrument and supporting it on the telescope.

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Cinema of the World A comprehensive library of Arthouse..Cult,Classic,Experimental and rare movies from all over the world. Anthony Stern – San Francisco (1968) in 1961-1970, Anthony Stern, Experimental, Short Film, United Kingdom January 27, 2019 0 1,465 Views Anthony Stern's San Francisco, could be described as a city film and allied with Jean Vigo's A Propos de Nice (France, 1930) and Walther Ruttman's Berlin: die Sinfonie der Großstadt (Berlin: Symphony of a City, Germany, 1927). It could also be described as a film of visible and invisible journeys. It moves between day and night, the city centre and its outskirts, the shops and the counter-culture. The invisible journey travels between the two 1960s psychedelic capitals of the world, San Francisco and London; Stern shot the film in the city of its namesake but returned to edit it in London, firstly at the BFI Production Board's facilities at Waterloo and then at the Arts Lab at Drury Lane. The music that accompanies the film is occasionally synched to various San Franciscan musicians – march bands, street musicians, bands on stage – it was, however, recorded in London (returning us to the invisible journey) and was played by Pink Floyd. The track, 'Interstellar Overdrive', at first drives the film, the flickering and flashing images matching the music's propulsive beat. Later, as the music calms, our attention is led more explicitly to the images. Now the rapid cutting decreases and the film concentrates on a house and the ritualistic occult activity contained therein. (The music and the long haired occultists very much place the film in the time of its making, but the distinctive editing techniques manage to partially dislodge it from this anchor.) These changes in music and image create a focus point and then, as the music returns triumphantly to its original pattern, a grand finale. Another kind of commercial break The use of 'Interstellar Overdrive', came about through an intermix of relations between Stern, The Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett, and filmmaker Peter Whitehead. All three had lived in Cambridge and all three had had painting exhibitions in the same upper room of the Lion and Lamb pub in the village of Milton. Stern later worked on several Whitehead films, including Tonite Lets All Make Love in London (1967) and, through his friendship with Barrett, succeeded in bringing the three together again in London. This lead to the use of 'Interstellar Overdrive' in both Tonite and then in San Francisco. 215MB | 15 mn | 608*448 | avi http://nitroflare.com/view/F7849F671468707/Anthony_Stern_-_San_Francisco.avi Language(s):Pink Floyd Subtitles:None 1960s Anthony Stern Pink Floyd 2019-01-27 Tagged with: 1960s Anthony Stern Pink Floyd Previous: Edwin Sherin – King Lear (1974) Next: Constantin Brancusi – Brancusi Filmed (1923-1939) If you find a dead link, just leave a commment and we will try to fix it as soon as possible. ( only nitroflare) Main Filehost More Erotica Erotica Films Amos Vogel: Film as a Subversive Art Caribbean Cinema Chinese cinema under Mao Commedia all'Italiana Dogma Films Ethnographic Cinema Euro Westerns Italian Cinema Under Fascism Kaiju-eiga Nordic Noir Philosophy on Screen Rock n' Roll Musicals Queer Cinema(s) Scandinavian Silent Cinema Singing Cowboys The Birth of Cinema The Cannon Group The Films of May '68 Third Reich Cinema Weimar Republic Cinema Yugoslavian Cinema under Tito Cote d'Ivoiere Alain Cavalier Alejandro Amenábar Aleksandr Sokurov Alain Robbe-Grillet Bing Wang Ming-liang Tsai Vera Chytilová Yimou Zhang Philippe Falardeau – La Moitié Gauche Du Frigo AKA The Left-Hand Side of the Fridge (2000) László Benedek – Death of a Salesman (1951) Elia Kazan – Wild River (1960) Alan Zweig – I, Curmudgeon (2004) Raymond Red – Sakay (1993) Pier Paolo Pasolini – Salò o le 120 giornate di Sodoma AKA Salo, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975) Tinto Brass – Monamour (2005) Satyajit Ray – Pather Panchali (1955) António-Pedro Vasconcelos – Jaime (1999) Pelayo Lira – Reinos (2017)

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Gen. Charles S. Farnsworth County Park, also known as Farnsworth Park, is a Los Angeles County park and National Register of Historic Places district (site #97000027) in Altadena, California. The land was purchased by Los Angeles County in 1921 for use as a nursery. When the County built new nurseries in the 1930s, a movement to turn the land into a county park was spearheaded by General Charles S. Farnsworth and William O. Davies. Farnsworth designed the park and supervised its grading and landscaping. Davies began planning for a community center. Funds for the construction of the community center came from grants from the Public Works Administration. The park was completed in 1934. The park was originally named Altadena Park. The park project included a two-story arts and crafts American craftsman style building that was later christened the William D. Davies Memorial Building. The park was renamed in honor of Farnsworth in 1939. It was placed on the Register in 1997 for its significance as a recreation and architecture site. References External links National Register of Historic Places Altadena, California Botanical gardens in California County parks in California Buildings and structures on the National Register of Historic Places in Los Angeles County, California Parks in Los Angeles County, California San Gabriel Valley Historic districts on the National Register of Historic Places in California Parks on the National Register of Historic Places in California

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« Prev Chapter IV.—With Whom We are to Associate. Next » Chapter IV.—With Whom We are to Associate. But really I have unwittingly deviated in spirit from the order, to which I must now revert, and must find fault with having large numbers of domestics. For, avoiding working with their own 278hands and serving themselves, men have recourse to servants, purchasing a great crowd of fine cooks, and of people to lay out the table, and of others to divide the meat skilfully into pieces. And the staff of servants is separated into many divisions; some labour for their gluttony, carvers and seasoners, and the compounders and makers of sweetmeats, and honey-cakes, and custards; others are occupied with their too numerous clothes; others guard the gold, like griffins; others keep the silver, and wipe the cups, and make ready what is needed to furnish the festive table; others rub down the horses; and a crowd of cup-bearers exert themselves in their service, and herds of beautiful boys, like cattle, from whom they milk away their beauty. And male and female assistants at the toilet are employed about the ladies—some for the mirrors, some for the head-dresses, others for the combs. Many are eunuchs; and these panders serve without suspicion those that wish to be free to enjoy their pleasures, because of the belief that they are unable to indulge in lust. But a true eunuch is not one who is unable, but one who is unwilling, to indulge in pleasure. The Word, testifying by the prophet Samuel to the Jews, who had transgressed when the people asked for a king, promised not a loving lord, but threatened to give them a self-willed and voluptuous tyrant, "who shall," He says, "take your daughters to be perfumers, and cooks, and bakers,"16161616 1 Sam. viii. 13. ruling by the law of war, not desiring a peaceful administration. And there are many Celts, who bear aloft on their shoulders women's litters. But workers in wool, and spinners, and weavers, and female work and housekeeping, are nowhere. But those who impose on the women, spend the day with them, telling them silly amatory stories, and wearing out body and soul with their false acts and words. "Thou shalt not be with many," it is said, "for evil, nor give thyself to a multitude;"16171617 Ex. xxiii. 2. for wisdom shows itself among few, but disorder in a multitude. But it is not for grounds of propriety, on account of not wishing to be seen, that they purchase bearers, for it were commendable if out of such feelings they put themselves under a covering; but it is out of luxuriousness that they are carried on their domestics' shoulders, and desire to make a show. So, opening the curtain, and looking keenly round on all that direct their eyes towards them, they show their manners; and often bending forth from within, disgrace this superficial propriety by their dangerous restlessness. "Look not round," it is said, "in the streets of the city, and wander not in its lonely places."16181618 Ecclus. ix. 7. For that is, in truth, a lonely place, though there be a crowd of the licentious in it, where no wise man is present. And these women are carried about over the temples, sacrificing and practising divination day by day, spending their time with fortune-tellers, and begging priests, and disreputable old women; and they keep up old wives' whisperings over their cups, learning charms and incantations from soothsayers, to the ruin of the nuptial bonds. And some men they keep; by others they are kept; and others are promised them by the diviners. They know not that they are cheating themselves, and giving up themselves as a vessel of pleasure to those that wish to indulge in wantonness; and exchanging their purity for the foulest outrage, they think what is the most shameful ruin a great stroke of business. And there are many ministers to this meretricious licentiousness, insinuating themselves, one from one quarter, another from another. For the licentious rush readily into uncleanness, like swine rushing to that part of the hold of the ship which is depressed. Whence the Scripture most strenuously exhorts, "Introduce not every one into thy house, for the snares of the crafty are many."16191619 Ecclus. xi. 29. And in another place, "Let just men be thy guests, and in the fear of the Lord let thy boast remain."16201620 Ecclus. ix. 16. Away with fornication. "For know this well," says the apostle, "that no fornicator, or unclean person, or covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God."16211621 Eph. v. 5. But these women delight in intercourse with the effeminate. And crowds of abominable creatures (κιναίδες) flow in, of unbridled tongue, filthy in body, filthy in language; men enough for lewd offices, ministers of adultery, giggling and whispering, and shamelessly making through their noses sounds of lewdness and fornication to provoke lust, endeavouring to please by lewd words and attitudes, inciting to laughter, the precursor of fornication. And sometimes, when inflamed by any provocation, either these fornicators, or those that follow the rabble of abominable creatures to destruction, make a sound in their nose like a frog, as if they had got anger dwelling in their nostrils. But those who are more refined than these keep Indian birds and Median pea-fowls, and recline with peak-headed16221622 φοξός, in allusion to Thersites, to which Homer applies this epithet. creatures; playing with satyrs, delighting in monsters. They laugh when they hear Thersites; and these women, purchasing Thersiteses highly valued, pride themselves not in their husbands, but in those wretches which are a burden on the earth, and overlook the chaste widow, who is of far higher value than a Melitæan pup, and look 279askance at a just old man, who is lovelier in my estimation than a monster purchased for money. And though maintaining parrots and curlews, they do not receive the orphan child;16231623 [The wasting on pet dogs, pups, and other animals, expense and pains which might help an orphan child, is a sin not yet uprooted. Here Clement's plea for widows, orphans, and aged men, prepares the way for Christian institutions in behalf of these classes. The same arguments should prevail with Christians in America.] but they expose children that are born at home, and take up the young of birds, and prefer irrational to rational creatures; although they ought to undertake the maintenance of old people with a character for sobriety, who are fairer in my mind than apes, and capable of uttering something better than nightingales; and to set before them that saying, "He that pitieth the poor lendeth to the Lord;"16241624 Prov. xix. 17. and this, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these My brethren, ye have done it to Me."16251625 Matt. xxv. 40. But these, on the other hand, prefer ignorance to wisdom, turning their wealth into stone, that is, into pearls and Indian emeralds. And they squander and throw away their wealth on fading dyes, and bought slaves; like crammed fowls scraping the dung of life. "Poverty," it is said, "humbles a man."16261626 Prov. x. 4. By poverty is meant that niggardliness by which the rich are poor, having nothing to give away. 1616 1 Sam. viii. 13. 1617 Ex. xxiii. 2. 1618 Ecclus. ix. 7. 1619 Ecclus. xi. 29. 1620 Ecclus. ix. 16. 1621 Eph. v. 5. 1622 φοξός, in allusion to Thersites, to which Homer applies this epithet. 1623 [The wasting on pet dogs, pups, and other animals, expense and pains which might help an orphan child, is a sin not yet uprooted. Here Clement's plea for widows, orphans, and aged men, prepares the way for Christian institutions in behalf of these classes. The same arguments should prevail with Christians in America.] 1624 Prov. xix. 17. 1625 Matt. xxv. 40. 1626 Prov. x. 4.

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In the heart of Füssen's old quarter, festive decorations transform the baroque inner courtyard of St. Magnus abbey into a delightful setting for the town's Christmas market. The stalls – packed with arts and crafts from the Allgäu, seasonal merchandise and tasty Christmas treats – fit in with the surrounding medieval architecture. To experience Füssen at its most mystical, nothing beats an atmospheric walk with flickering torches in the narrow lanes of the old town. In Füssen New Year's is celebrated big on the Kaiser-Maximilian-Platz with live music in a homely atmosphere on both evenings. All you have to do is come and join in the fun. There will be mulled wine (glühwein), 'hot Hugos' and non-alcoholic drinks as well as a selection of delicious food. Be there too for the traditional torch-lit swim (1 Jan 2019, 4pm), when 50 hardy souls carrying flickering torches brave the icy river Lech and drift with the current to Theresienbrücke bridge before the fireworks are let off.

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'Simple' phone has complex problems By Zoe Kleinman Technology reporter, BBC News duration 15 November 2016 image copyrightLightphone A crowdfunded handset designed to help people disconnect from their smartphones is due to ship at the end of November after a series of setbacks. The $100 (£80) Light Phone, a credit-card sized device which can only make and receive calls, received $415,000 (£334,000) from backers on Kickstarter. Calls made to the owner's smartphone are forwarded to the phone, which has no internet functionality, via an app. It was delayed by several months as the firm grappled with software issues. "We've run into a few limitations in our initial user experience goals due to some iOS restrictions," Light Phone said in a statement. "They are not going to affect the experience of being light, but will make turning on call forwarding a little bit more manual." The Brooklyn-based company also apologised for missing its June shipping deadline and said the first batch of 1,800 white versions of the device will ship this month. "We took on the ambitious task of building the software in-house with a small team in order to maintain ultimate control over the experience, however we regret not having methods for projecting accurate timelines," it added. image captionLightphone describes the handset as a break from technology The phone has been manufactured by Foxconn in China. Light Phone describes its product as a supplement phone, designed to help people "step away" from the distractions offered by smartphones when convenient. "The phone is a very casual phone - if you're expecting an urgent call from your pregnant wife you shouldn't bring your Light Phone with you," founder Joe Hollier told the BBC. It boasts 21 days of battery life and has no camera or contacts book, although users can programme 10 numbers to speed dial. A black version of the phone will ship in January, the firm added. 2G or not 2G The Light Phone contains a 2G micro Sim card for communicating with its "parent" smartphone but some backers are now expressing concerns on Kickstarter that the phone will not work in countries like Australia and Singapore where there are plans to switch off 2G. Joe Hollier said the firm had contacted backers in affected regions and offered them refunds. "Most people who launch a Kickstarter campaign set very ambitious targets about when they are going to ship," said analyst Ben Wood from CCS Insight. "The grim reality is that it's not just about delivering the product, there are lots of things that go around it, like CE marking, regulatory approval and standards testing. It all takes time and costs money. "A lot of consumer electronics projects find it takes a lot longer to get to market than they anticipated. For hardened Kickstarter enthusiasts this is regarded as the norm this days." Mr Wood also said Light Phone was entering a competitive marketplace. "It's an attractive design and a fun idea and will appeal to people who want to disconnect from the constant barrage of social media and everything else," he said. "I think the challenge they have is there's a huge number of small talk/text phones available out there for very little money." The battery charger that makes you run... and run.. and run When crowdfunding projects go wrong Light Phone

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If you haven't heard already, Blackberry (formally known as RIM) has released their latest product, the Blackberry Z10 running on the new Blackberry 10 operating system (OS). As many of you know, I love my toys and was at the store the first day to get my hands on this new phone. I am impressed with what the Z10 has to offer. This is one of the biggest changes and improvement to come to Blackberry's since entering the smartphone race. They took a lot of what they had learned from the Torch and what they've seen trending in the industry to come out with a truly solid product. So what's new in the Blackberry Z10 and Blackberry 10 OS? The Blackberry 10 introduces this concept of the "HUB". Basically it's a central gathering place for critical information that sits quietly on the left side. Whenever you need to take a look at what's going on, you can simply swipe across and see without having to leave your current application. In my HUB, I have my emails, BBMs, text messages, Facebook, LinkedIN, and Twitter accounts. Thus in a second I can tell exactly which has activity, how many and can click into the application from the HUB. One thing that smartphones are notorious for is poor intuitive typing. Anyone who has ever tried to use iPhones or Android devices find themselves either turning off or constantly correcting the auto-correct phrases. Just Google "bad iPhone text messages" and you'll find countless examples. Blackberry did an intelligent change to the whole intuitive typing. It still tries to guess what you're typing but it does not automatically place the word into the text for you. Instead, you have the option to swipe a letter on the screen to select which word you would like. This takes a bit of getting used to but a definite improvement. And if you don't like the swipe method, just keep typing. When Blackberry is fairly certain it knows your selection, the word will appear in place of the spacebar. So just hit spacebar and it will complete the word for you. Navigation is far smoother than in previous versions of Blackberry. The screen models much of what they introduced already with the Torch but goes the next step to make it even easier. In many ways, they model it after a normal computer screen with the ability to see the open applications one a single screen. One of the biggest sore points of many older Blackberry users is the lack of a decent camera. Even at its best version, pictures came out noisy and hard to use in any situation. Comparatively, I've used my Galaxy to capture videos that rival the best HD cameras out there. Blackberry's excuse has always been that its focus is more about business than taking pictures. But carrying around more than one phone at a time is cumbersome and frustrating, especially when the ONLY reason you have the other phone is to take pictures. With this release, Blackberry really listened. They not only improved the quality of the camera, they added a new "time-lapse" picture feature. This has to be one of the BEST features for cameras and I highly expect to see iPhones and Android's following suit shortly. The "time-lapse" picture allows you to take a series of 10 pictures rather than just one. Now, you no longer have to struggle with the painful delay of waiting for the phone to "click" and take the picture. No more blurry pictures of kids as you try to capture them at the right moment. Just use the time-lapse picture feature and pick which image you like best. Out of the box, Blackberry features some very slick voice integration. You can command the phone to, say, BBM a person on your contact and record what you say into a text message. While not perfect, especially if you're in a noisy situation or have a thick accent, it definitely expands the functionality of the phone as a hands-free device. One of the major issues of the touch-screen versions of earlier Blackberry versions is that you had to press your face against the screen to ever hope to hear or speak to the person you're calling. And for some odd reason, when that happens everyone ends up hitting the MUTE button. The new phone has a much better microphone that doesn't require you hold the device as close to your face in order to pick up what you're saying. In addition, they redesigned the phone interface to prevent accidental MUTE or key presses. Before Blackberry 10, you had to purchase a special Blackberry Enterprise Service (BES) plan in order to add full wireless synchronization and activation. With Blackberry 10, however, you will be using Microsoft Active Sync, thus requiring only a standard data plan. True to its roots, Blackberry hasn't forgotten that first and foremost their most loyal customers are business people. Out of the box, you have connections to Docs to Go for access to your Word, PowerPoint, and Excel files. You're given a connection to Dropbox, which allows you to easily transfer large files. The video BBM is also a very handy tool for one to one video conferencing. You can also share the desktop of the phone to another person over BBM. With Blackberry Balance, you have the ability to setup your screen that allows you to separate your personal and business data. Blackberry is also the ONLY mobile solution to have received FIPS 140-2 security certification. So you have a level of security with your critical business information. The first release of the new Blackberry line is their fully touch-screen model. As such, there is no keyboard for those diehard keyboard users. I must admit, I'm one of those that would have preferred a keyboard. I can type way faster with my old Blackberry. It's a small sacrifice for now and they are set to bring about a keyboard version of the phone in April. Supposedly some reports have stated that under low-light conditions, the Z10 camera could use a lot of improvements. As I haven't had a fireworks show yet since the Z10 release, I can't say for certain if this is true. But you can guarantee I will be testing it out very shortly and comparing the results to my Galaxy. So far in daylight or lighted room situations, the camera captures perfectly and looks crisp and clear. So overall, am I happy with my newest toy? You bet! This is a great phone and a great OS upgrade. If you'd like to see the phone in action, just ask me next time I'm in your office and I'd be happy to show it off.

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The Back Bay izakaya, Uni, is not struggling in the shadow of its predecessor, Clio. Sure, that acclaimed French restaurant put chef Ken Oringer—and arguably, the Boston dining scene—on the culinary map. But the sashimi bar born in its lower level is more than pulling its weight: Look at Uni chef-partners Tony Messina and Oringer's dual James Beard Award nominations this year for some proof. But one thing that hasn't quite hit its stride yet is Uni's bar program, says the new bar director, Vikram Hegde. As Clio, the restaurant had an innovative, expansive cocktail program from the unique mixology mind, Todd Maul. That legacy looms large, and while Uni has asserted itself with more Japanese spirits and sakes, the bar's current identity is still muddled, Hegde says. He joined the team about a month ago, and his new cocktail menu debuts tonight. The highball menu developed by a predecessor is sticking around, alongside a brand-new tiki drink menu—check it out below. Hegde has been on the Boston bar scene for more than a decade, notably opening Island Creek Oyster Bar in 2010 with Jackson Cannon; and developing the drinks program at Sarma. He was opening bar director at Little Donkey, and he recently took over the bars at all of Oringer's restaurants, including Coppa and Toro. Think "Uni versions" of tiki drinks—a classic Fog Cutter that subs Japanese whiskey for rum; or sweetness in another drink from Thai chili-infused honey. But with trendy tiki drinks, it is possible to overload the mug with too much going on, Hegde says. It always comes backs to balance. "The tiki style really does remind me of the [food menu at Uni]," he says. Messina puts so many flavors on each dish, but he blends them so well that the diner's palate doesn't get confused, Hegde explains. This style of drink-making accomplishes another goal of Uni's new bar program: "You get a drink with an umbrella in it, it takes you out of that austere mindset that a restaurant at the price point of Uni can push you toward," he says. Hegde brought in a device to make bia wun, or frozen, Thai-style "jelly beers"—Sapporo slushies, anyone?—and is also experimenting with liquid nitrogen, to pay homage to the avant garde cocktails of 1990s. These super-frozen sips are off menu specials for now, and Hegde plans for the bar program evolve. 370A Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-536-7200, uni-boston.com.

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Welcome to the online accreditation system for all primary, secondary and early childhood teachers in NSW. It's where you can: update your personal information, log and track your PD, review and evaluate PD course offerings, submit accreditation reports, submit a leave of absence and monitor progress of your accreditation. Endorsed PD Providers can manage their courses and upload PD session participation. Visit the NESA website for more information about accreditation to teach and quality teaching in NSW. You can submit and keep track of applications, reports and professional development. From 1 January 2018 you must be accredited to start, continue or return to teaching in a NSW school or early childhood service. Being an accredited teacher means you have met the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at one or more of the four career stages in teaching. Find out what your accreditation journey involves. Are you planning on taking a break from teaching in NSW? You can apply to put your accreditation on hold by taking a leave of absence. Read about how to lodge a leave of absence. Follow the interim process to finalise your Proficient Teacher accreditation. Read interim arrangements for approving Proficient Teacher submissions. If you are a current candidate, you can log in to upload, annotate and link evidence to Standard Descriptors and add referees.To finalise and submit your application, email contactus@nesa.nsw.edu.au with subject 'Higher level accreditation'.

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Vikings tight end David Morgan (concussion) and right tackle Mike Remmers (low back) have been ruled out for Sunday in Carolina. Morgan practiced Thursday on a limited basis in the concussion protocol, but was watching Friday's practice from the sideline. Remmers will miss his fifth straight game Sunday, this one against his former team in the Panthers. He missed three games due to a concussion and now is in his second week of dealing with a low back injury. Center Pat Elflein (shoulder) is listed questionable to play after being limited all week in practice. Six other Vikings on the injury report — cornerback Mackensie Alexander (chest), nose tackle Linval Joseph (knee), fullback C.J. Ham (neck), linebacker Eric Kendricks (hip) and safety Andrew Sendejo (shoulder) — were full participants on Friday and will play Sunday.

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Energetic "Drowsy Chaperone" a 1920's musical pastiche with plenty to enjoy July 14, 2017 by Adam Abrams Cast of "The Drowsy Chaperone". Tim Matheson photo. "The Drowsy Chaperone" is a clever yet curious construction: a tribute to grand Broadway traditions of a bygone era, it's a show within a show that technically is only happening in the mind of the one actual character - our host, the opinionated, wisecracking, slightly depressed, and never-named "Man In Chair". He arrives in his dingy apartment, delivering an entertaining (and audience-winking) rant about theatre, Broadway, and his fruitless search for a good story and some tuneful songs. To dispel his blue mood, he shares with us his favourite recording - the soundtrack to the (fictitious) 1920's musical, "The Drowsy Chaperone". As his vinyl record ("it's remastered from the original '78's!") spins, the characters of the show parade into his living room and kitchen (even entering and exiting via the fridge!), and we get to see and hear the characters and songs. What follows is a whirl of top-notch dance, song and stagecraft that celebrates the frothy silliness of old-time, pre "Oklahoma" musicals, those shows that were chock-full of stock characters, predictable boy-meets-girl plots... and great melodies. "Chaperone" certainly delivers on all of this, including the melodies, with several standout numbers including "Toledo Surprise", "Show Off", "Bride's Lament" (aka "I Put a Monkey on a Pedestal") and the rousing tune that serves as the finale, "As We Stumble Along". I love them all. The performances are excellent all around: Peter Stainton's "Underling", the butler, Lauren Gula's "Kitty" (who channels a squeaky-voiced Lina Lamont from "Singin' in the Rain"), Sheryl Anne Wheaton as the charmingly clueless Mrs. Tottendale, and Dimitrios Stephanoy as comical Latin lover "Aldolpho" (whose sudden entrances are reminiscent of Squiggy's on "Laverne and Shirley!). There are some hilarious zingers from both the Man in Chair and the characters in the "show", and sharp choreography with some great tap dancing. And the chorus of dancing organ-grinder monkeys in the second act's "Bride's Lament" – capped off by an utterly adorable and very little monkey – was a delight. There were also a couple of clever, funny shout-outs to TUTS' other production, Mary Poppins. For me, however, there are indeed some "stumbles along" the way, inherent in the script and entirely separate from the outstanding performances, that keep this show from being truly great. Early on, "Man in Chair" rhapsodizes over the idea of living in the 1920's and anticipating Gershwin or Porter's next score, wondering if it will be a hit. But this highlights something important: while the tunes that came from those great composers are now considered the "Great American Songbook", the shows themselves are largely forgotten. The aforementioned "Oklahoma", conversely, is considered a turning point for true integration of song and story into a unified whole. Yet "Drowsy Chaperone" curiously revels in the flaws of those old-fashioned shows by emphasizing the stock, cliché nature of the characters within the fictional show. The figures of the "Chaperone" story simply announce who they are, and proceed to exemplify their cliche. As we skip merrily from one colourful showpiece to the next, we never get more than a perfunctory interchange between them. It's a tribute to the charm and talent of the performers that we do care as much as we do about their characters, given the intentionally limited opportunities for character development. The heart and soul of the show seem to both be missing in action until Act 2, when it becomes clear where they reside - in the "Man In Chair" himself. It's Shawn Macdonald's engaging performance, and the personal stories that slip out from him almost by accident, that truly ultimately make us care about him and what he's going through. "The Drowsy Chaperone" is the sort of cheerful and satisfying love story that he lacks in his own life, and dearly desires. When, near the end of the show, he alludes to his painfully failed marriage, my heart ached. I only wish it had been more engaged earlier with the musical tale being poured out around him. So for me, "Drowsy Chaperone" was full of great stuff but didn't quite click. But it is still a very lively, colourful show with plenty to enjoy – especially if you give it a little time.

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MAPSS is a comprehensive school review process that provides school and district leadership teams insight into the current behavior of adults within the school system. MAPSS looks deeply into your school's environment and listens closely to the voices of staff, students, and families, creating a clear vision of where your school is and where it's headed. The MAPSS report provides an objective view of the school and clarifies the need to make changes to improve school performance. Campus leadership can unify staff improvement planning efforts. Our team surveys and interviews students, parents, and staff to paint a picture of current school perceptions. These findings create a triangulation of data sources that provide insights of the school environment. Your campus will receive targeted feedback and recommendations from a team of experts. Each recommendation includes a list of resources to assist with implementing the change to your campus. MAPSS provides a comprehensive set of data for your campus in an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand report format that ignites discussion, sparks insights, and supports deep analysis leading to improved student outcomes. The MAPSS process begins with assigning a team of educational experts to visit your campus. The team conducts interviews, classroom observations, studies data, and analyzes surveys. All these sources are then compiled into a personalized report regarding the current state of the school. We interview students, teachers, parents, principals, and district staff to provide multiple perspectives. All these different roles create a comprehensive picture of the learning environment. Our team visits all classrooms, collecting school-wide data on instruction, engagement and more. This section of the MAPSS report uses a language to describe instruction that is compatible with current teacher evaluation systems. The survey data provides a visual portrait of student and teacher perceptions. The survey results show practices broken down by content area and student populations. Our team prepares for the campus visit by reviewing school-level data and documents. Our goal is to gain insight of possible factors that effect student performance. To provide a thorough perspective of the current state of the school, MAPSS collects data utilizing the Texas Continuous Improvement Framework. This framework recognizes the importance of a systemic approach to improvement. The MAPSS report emphasizes the Critical Success Factors (CSFs) of the framework. Succeeding at these seven critical success factors help campuses create sustainable improvements. The MAPSS report includes separate sections for each of the Critical Success Factors. The report also has a section about campus-wide support systems. The MAPSS report provides an objective view of instruction, climate, and school perceptions. The report can unify staff efforts to improve school performance. The report includes a comprehensive review of school and district state data. The team reviews this data and the information collected from the one-day visit. From these varied sources, the team is able to dig deeply into factors known to be critical to school success. Changing adult behaviors to improve student outcomes requires actions based on data. The MAPSS report will bring you the data you need. Download a sample report to view examples of the actionable data provided by a MAPSS visit.

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Breakout Artist Comedy Series: Tommy O'Regan Tommy O'Regan Tommy O'Regan started performing stand up in 2016 and has been quickly rising through the ranks of the New York comedy scene where he won Best Newcomer at the 2017 Manhattan Comedy Festival and was a finalist in the 2019 Comedy Mob Festival. Tommy was featured regularly on Barstool Sports as a writer and actor in their 'Variety Hour' sketch show. He performs all over the country and is the founder of the annual Laughing With Your Buddies charity show for the Travis Roy Foundation, where he recently opened for Bill Burr. Carolines on Broadway is proud to present the Breakout Artist Comedy Series, a series which put the spotlight on the very best and brightest emerging stand-up comedians in their very own headlining show. These are the comedians that are currently plying their trade and honing their craft on their way to becoming the stars of tomorrow. Want to know more about how we do stand up comedy here at Carolines? Make sure to follow our Instagram for hilarious clips from our shows, and check out our upcoming shows so you don't miss out! BACK TO SHOWS

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The New Covenant: What Is New About It? What was the problem with the Old Covenant, and what really changed with the New Covenant? What does the Bible say is new about the New Covenant? The "New Covenant," which was inaugurated by Jesus Christ, and which is the covenant that is in force for spiritual Israel, the Church. Scripture states that the New Covenant is making the Old Covenant obsolete (Hebrews 8:13). But what does that mean? Did God create an entirely different set of terms for this new agreement? Just what is "new" about the New Covenant? This article highlights four key changes from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant. Although these four items do not encompass every difference, they illustrate the fundamental distinction between the two agreements. The Bible states that sinners earn the death penalty (Romans 6:23). Forgiveness of those sins requires blood to be shed to satisfy that penalty (Hebrews 9:22). Under the Old Covenant, the Israelites sacrificed animals as sin offerings, shedding the blood of those creatures as God commanded. However, animal sacrifices were insufficient as substitutes for human beings. The sacrifices did not truly cleanse the Israelites from their wrongdoing, "for it is not possible that the blood of bulls and goats could take away sins" (Hebrews 10:4). Since animal sacrifices could not blot out sins, why did God require them under the Old Covenant? Because those sacrifices reminded Israel of their sins and pictured the time when removal of the death penalty would truly become possible! God never intended for those sacrifices to be in force permanently! He had a plan in place "from the foundation of the world" to have Jesus Christ make the ultimate sacrifice (Revelation 13:8). Christ's sacrifice of Himself made it possible to take "away the sin of the world" (John 1:29). Because He is God, and human beings were created through Him (Colossians 1:16), His life is worth immeasurably more than all other human lives throughout history. Thus, His sacrifice was more than sufficient as total payment for the death penalty we have earned because of sin. When Christ instituted the New Covenant with His shed blood (Luke 22:20), He made it possible for us to be truly cleansed from sin (Hebrews 9:13-14; 1 John 1:7). The result was that animal sacrifices were no longer required as symbols, because Christ was the ultimate fulfillment of that symbolism. We accept Christ's sacrifice at baptism. Although we must still repent each time we sin in the future, Christ's sacrifice is applied upon our repentance—no further sacrifices for our sins are needed (Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:12). Under the Old Covenant, priests came from the family of Aaron in the tribe of Levi. The high priest was required to offer a sacrifice for the Israelites' sins each year on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:29-34). He alone was allowed to enter the Most Holy Place (the innermost room) in the tabernacle and to approach the mercy seat—which represented the throne of God. The Israelites all deserved the death penalty for their sins, and so the high priest's responsibility was to make intercession for them. Since he was also "subject to weakness," he understood how easy it was to sin, and he could show compassion for the people (Hebrews 5:1-4). However, as we saw, the shed blood came from animal sacrifices under this physical system. Thus the priests under the Old Covenant were not able to truly make people right with God, and a change was necessary (Hebrews 7:11-12). That change came with Jesus Christ's sacrifice for all humanity, which fulfilled the symbolism of the yearly sin offering on the Day of Atonement. But Christ also filled the role of the high priest by offering Himself. He continues to serve as our High Priest, interceding on our behalf (Hebrews 7:23-28). Under the New Covenant, Christ does not serve in a physical tabernacle (Hebrews 9:11). Instead, He performs His duties as High Priest in "the true tabernacle" (Hebrews 8:1-2). Today the Church is "the household of God" and "a holy temple" (Ephesians 2:19-22). Members of the Church are able to draw near to the true mercy seat—the throne of God—as they develop a close and meaningful relationship with the Father. This is made possible because of Christ's sacrifice and His continuing role as our High Priest (Hebrews 10:19-22). Due to the change from the Levitical priesthood and the physical tabernacle, the rituals associated with the tabernacle and temple under the Old Covenant are no longer required—including various types of food and drink offerings, as well as ceremonial washings. These physical rituals were only "imposed until the time of reformation" (Hebrews 9:8-10)—which Jesus Christ ushered in with the New Covenant. Under the New Covenant, God's people now have a High Priest in Jesus Christ who intercedes for them continually. Since Christ lived as a human being, He understands our weaknesses, can help us when we are tempted, and can show us compassion when we sin. We can therefore be confident in seeking forgiveness when we repent (Hebrews 2:17-18; 4:14-16). God gave Israel His eternal laws that define sin—with the 10 Commandments serving as the core of Israel's responsibility under the Old Covenant (Exodus 34:27-28; Deuteronomy 4:13). However, there was one key problem with this arrangement: Although God's law was, and is, perfect (Psalm 19:7), the people were not. God knew in advance that the Israelites were missing something very important. They did not have the necessary heart to be truly obedient to Him (Deuteronomy 5:23-29). The Israelites agreed to obey God because of external motivation. They were afraid of punishment from God (Exodus 20:18-21), but that type of external motivation does not guarantee right behavior! Unless a person is internally convicted to do what is right, it can become far too easy to choose to do what is wrong instead. Ancient Israel sadly fell into this trap and repeatedly disobeyed God throughout history, despite the fact that they suffered punishment as a result. Time and time again, the Israelites broke the covenant they made with God, illustrating a key flaw in the covenant. The flaw was not with the laws they agreed to obey, but rather with the people themselves (Hebrews 8:7-8)! The Israelites did not have a heart to truly know God because the time was not yet right for God to give them that heart (Deuteronomy 29:4). But even without a right heart, it was still possible for the Israelites to respond to the correction God gave them when they made wrong choices. Unfortunately, they failed to adjust their behavior in the long run. However, their example provides a powerful lesson to us of how easy it is to sin (1 Corinthians 10:11-12). Under the New Covenant, God's people have the opportunity to receive a heart to obey Him. In the Old Testament, God announced that the time would come when His people would have His laws internalized and written on their hearts—when they would truly be able to know Him (Jeremiah 31:31-34). When God's Spirit was made widely available on the Day of Pentecost, that goal became possible. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians become able to think like God (1 Corinthians 2:11, 16). God's mind—reflected in His law of love—can now be internalized within His people. Under the Old Covenant, Israel agreed to obey God; and in return, God agreed to treat Israel as "a special treasure" (Exodus 19:5-6). He promised Israel specific blessings, including rain at the appropriate time; victory in battle; freedom from sickness; a fear of Israel among other nations; and such tremendous prosperity that Israel would lend to other nations, not borrow (Leviticus 26:3-13; Deuteronomy 7:12-15; 28:1-14). These promises were all incredible. But they were also all limited to this physical existence! There was no opportunity under the Old Covenant for the nation of Israel to receive access to the gift of eternal life. Thus, the Israelites could only enjoy the blessings of the Old Covenant during their life span on this earth. Why was eternal life not offered under the Old Covenant? Because Jesus Christ had not yet come to this earth as humanity's Savior, and "there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Christ's sacrifice provided a way for humans who had not lived perfectly (all of us!) to avoid the death penalty. Forgiveness was a key requirement so that human beings could "receive the promise of the eternal inheritance" (Hebrews 9:15)—eternal life (Titus 3:7). Another necessary missing component is the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ called it "the Helper" (John 16:7), a "Promise" from God that He gave on the Day of Pentecost (Acts 1:4-5; 2:1-4). As covered earlier, the Holy Spirit enables God's laws to be written on our hearts. But beyond that, the Holy Spirit makes it possible for us to be "heirs of God," so that we can "be glorified together" with Christ (Romans 8:16-17). God's Spirit serves as a guarantee, or down payment, on our promised inheritance of eternal life in God's family (Ephesians 1:13-14). The Holy Spirit was made available to a select few of God's servants who lived prior to Christ's inauguration of the New Covenant (1 Peter 1:10-11). However, the vast majority of the Israelites did not have access to that Spirit, and thus did not have access to eternal life. But God intended from the beginning for all human beings to have that opportunity (Titus 1:2)—His purpose is to bring "many sons to glory" (Hebrews 2:10), expanding His family. Access to salvation under the New Covenant makes this "a better covenant" than the covenant at Mount Sinai, because the New Covenant "was established on better promises" (Hebrews 8:6). Ultimately, all human beings throughout history will have an opportunity for eternal life as part of the New Covenant. Those who become part of God's family will dwell with Him forever, and there will be no more death (Revelation 21:1-4). This article has not covered every difference between the Old and New Covenants. However, the changes we have examined illustrate a consistent trend: Contrary to the belief of many, the New Covenant does not abolish all the terms of the Old Covenant! Both covenants include provisions for a sacrifice for sin, a priesthood serving in a tabernacle, obedience to God's laws, and promised blessings from God. However, in each case, the changes in the New Covenant amplify the terms of the Old Covenant! Under the Old Covenant, God presented the Israelites with two options and told them to "choose life" (Deuteronomy 30:19-20). God offers that same choice today to those whom He calls into the New Covenant. What makes the New Covenant "new" is that it is a far better agreement than the one entered into at Mount Sinai. Ultimately all humanity will have the opportunity to be part of the New Covenant. But if God is calling you to be part of that covenant now by helping you to understand His truth, you have a decision to make. Will you choose life—eternal life? The choice is up to you.

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Election Day Coverage at the Polls Little Rebellion November 14, 2016 By Michael Tate Today, Nov. 8, 2016 Americans everywhere will head to ballot boxes to cast their vote for their presidential candidate of choice. Both Republicans and Democrats have been fiercely going back and forth, trying to sway voters to their side. Bruce Weisner, a resident of New Paltz, comments […] What a Long, Strange Trip It's Been By Melissa Kramer Two friends enter the glossy double doors of the polling center at SUNY New Paltz. "It is time," one friend says to another. Today is Election Day, and anticipation surrounds the campus. Inside the large gathering space, a small but anxious line waits for its big moment. […] First-Time Voters Unmoved by Presidential Candidates Toria Barnhart November 14, 2016 At the age of 14, students transition from middle school to high school. At 16, teens in New York can start driving. And at 18, young adults may register to vote, symbolizing their entrance into adulthood. For many millennials, the 2016 election is the first opportunity they'll have to exercise […] My First Time: Sebastian Gordon-Somers-Archer By Danielle Grossi On the final day to vote for the 2016 presidential election, students and faculty of SUNY New Paltz had the opportunity to vote on campus in the multipurpose room located in the Student Union Building. The crowd was a manageable size, and members of the campus were […] Hudson Valley Campaign Donors Show Support By Nicolette Sblano New Paltz residents hope their donations to Democratic Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will win her the 2016 presidential election over her competitor, Donald Trump. According to the Federal Election Commission (FEC), residents of the Hudson Valley, which includes Ulster, Orange, Dutchess and Columbia counties, donated […] My First Time: Marijane Tinoco By Kristen Warfield As first-time voter Marijane Tinoco entered the polling place at SUNY New Paltz on Election Day to cast her vote, the room was filled with the buzzing conversations of excited voters waiting in line to cast their votes. Unlike the scene of the same polling place back […] Millennials Cast Their Votes Against Two-Party System By Kat Askew The fight for democracy is strong in this 2016 election year of rainbow pant suits and pseudo moguls. But what about third party candidates Gary Johnson and Jill Stein? They haven't been appearing on Jimmy Fallon or Saturday Night Live, yet they're continuing to reach […] The Candidates' Views on Marriage Equality Katie Donlevy November 14, 2016 2 By Katie Donlevy HUDSON VALLEY— The Human Rights Campaign endorsed Hillary Clinton for president in Jan. 2016. Donald Trump has not received endorsements from any LGBTQ organization. The Log Cabin Republicans, one of the most influential LGBTQ groups, refuses to endorse Trump because of his ideals and choice in Mike […] Election Day Surprising for First-Time Voter By Nick Tantillo On the morning of Election Day, Brandy Fane hurries to the second floor of the Student Union Building. She stops short of the polling center, and takes a few steps towards an attendant on the other side of the room. She hesitates, turns and addresses a group of […] Campus Organizations Mobilize Student Voters By Delilah Perez With the presidential election approaching, many organizations on campus are assisting students in promotion of their vote. NYPIRG, alongside many fraternities and sororities, has voiced its opinion on the importance of voting on Nov. 8. "It is our duty as citizens to vote," said Anne Flamio, project leader […] Conservative Women for Trump Stronger Together By Michael Timpert The cramped, low-ceiling mail room in the Digital Media & Journalism and Communications department is considered a safe house used by conservative women in support of Donald Trump, who speak in hushed tones about the end of the election cycle. For the majority of liberally minded SUNY […] Marketing and Business Experts Dive Into Campaign Signage By John Camera NEW PALTZ – What's in a sign? More than you may think. 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caf-confederation-cup Finalists Orlando Pirates vow to avoid another Moroccan mauling Johannesburg (AFP) – South African club Orlando Pirates aim to dispel the belief that they are easy prey for Moroccan rivals by defeating Renaissance Berkane in the CAF Confederation Cup final in Uyo, Nigeria, on Friday. The Buccaneers from Soweto on the outskirts of Johannesburg suffered a 5-1 aggregate hammering from Raja Casablanca in the […] Late goal spree takes Moroccan club Berkane to CAF Cup final Johannesburg (AFP) – Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane scored three goals from the 79th minute to defeat Democratic Republic of Congo visitors TP Mazembe 4-1 on Sunday and qualify for the CAF Confederation Cup final. Bakr el Helali gave Berkane a 10th-minute lead that lasted just 60 seconds before Phillippe Kinzumbi equalised in northeastern Morocco. Mazembe […] Sub snatches last-gasp winner for Mazembe in CAF Cup semi-final Johannesburg (AFP) – John Bakata scored in added time to give TP Mazembe from the Democratic Republic of Congo a 1-0 win over Renaissance Berkane of Morocco on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup semi-final first leg. The 19-year-old substitute struck on 95 minutes in the southern Congolese city of Lubumbashi, nodding a Glody Likonza […] Referee punched, kicked as Moroccan club reach CAF Cup semi-finals Johannesburg (AFP) – Tunisian referee Sadeq al Salmi was punched and kicked after Moroccan club Renaissance Berkane reached the CAF Confederation Cup semi-finals at the weekend with a 1-0 win over Egyptian visitors Al Masry. Youssef el Fahli converted a seventh-minute penalty for the only goal of the quarter-final second leg and Berkane won the […] Nine-man Masry snatch dramatic CAF Cup triumph Johannesburg (AFP) – Egyptian club Al Masry overcame having two players sent off to snatch a dramatic 2-1 CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg victory over Moroccan visitors Renaissance Berkane on Monday. Haythem Layouni scored direct from a free-kick on 82 minutes to give the home team a narrow aggregate lead after a match […] Unhappy Jele as Orlando Pirates sunk by Simba in CAF Cup Johannesburg (AFP) – Orlando Pirates of South Africa captain Happy Jele conceded a penalty that Shomari Kapombe converted to give Simba of Tanzania a 1-0 win on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg. A scrappy affair before a capacity 60,000 crowd in Dar es Salaam appeared to be heading toward a goalless […] CAF Confederation Cup quarter-finals: Five things to know Johannesburg (AFP) – Ghanaians Bernard Morrison and Richard Ofori could play pivotal roles when Simba of Tanzania host Orlando Pirates of South Africa on Sunday in a CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final first leg. A former Pirate, speedy Morrison is the leading Simba scorer this season in the African equivalent of the UEFA Europa League […] Scoring spree takes Tanzanians Simba to CAF Cup quarter-finals Johannesburg (AFP) – Former title-holders Renaissance Berkane of Morocco, Simba of Tanzania and Al Ittihad of Libya filled the three quarter-finals places up for grabs in the CAF Confederation Cup at the weekend. Berkane edged ASEC Mimosas of the Ivory Coast 1-0, Simba trounced Gendarmerie Nationale of Niger 4-0 and Ittihad drew 0-0 with Orlando […] Libyan clubs too good for Orlando Pirates and Sfaxien in CAF Cup Johannesburg (AFP) – Libyan clubs Al Ittihad and Al Ahly Tripoli scored notable CAF Confederation Cup group victories on Sunday over African title winners Orlando Pirates of South Africa and CS Sfaxien of Tunisia. Ittihad edged Pirates 3-2 in a thrilling first match of a Benghazi double-header before Ahly survived a late scare to defeat […] CAF Cup draw offers hope to Enyimba Johannesburg (AFP) – Enyimba should be happier than Bayelsa United after the Nigerian contenders for the CAF Confederation Cup discovered on Friday who they will face in the qualifying rounds. The draws for the preliminary and first rounds in Cairo were kind to Enyimba, who received a bye into the round of 32, where they […] Raja survive battering with 10 men to win CAF Confederation Cup Cotonou (AFP) – Moroccan club Raja Casablanca survived a second-half battering from Algerian rivals JS Kabylie with 10 men to win the CAF Confederation Cup final 2-1 in Benin's economic capital Cotonou on Saturday. In a tale of two halves at the Stade de l'Amitie the Casablanca outfit raced into a two-goal lead within […]

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Motsepe, who is Chairperson, together with joint CEOs, Dr Johan van Zyl and Johan van der Merwe, unveiled the ARC at an event in Hyde Park in Joburg. Van Zyl is a former CEO of Sanlam, while Van der Merwe previously headed up Sanlam Investments. Motsepe is a South African mining magnate and founder and Executive Chairperson of African Rainbow Minerals. The newly established investment firm is set to invest in a range of sectors, from health management to property, both in SA and the rest of the continent. Van Zyl said that the launch of the firm comes at a tough time for the local economy, but he explained that falling prices create opportunities for investors.

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Southern Shores, NC Outer Banks Towns Southern Shores, NC – Quality Over Quantity The Town of Southern Shores, NC, situated between Duck and Kitty Hawk, is predominantly residential. It's made up mostly of year-round residents, but the town welcomes vacationers with nice accommodations near the ocean and a paved biking/walking trail that extends the length of the town. Southern Shores, NC, was one of the first planned developments on the Outer Banks, and many wish that the developers who came after would have taken extensive notes from this area. With much of its natural vegetation left intact, Southern Shores, NC, is a beautiful town. On the west side of town, a dense maritime forest of live oaks and pines makes for a cool, shady area that feels far from the ocean. Town leaders have maintained a quality over quantity approach to the additions that have come through the years, so your experience of driving through the quiet, back roads that wind throughout the town is much like it was several decades ago. Martin's Point, a gated development located right before the bridge to Currituck County, followed in the footsteps of consciously blending the natural environment with high-dollar houses. Southern Shores is home to an elementary school and one of the best Outer Banks golf courses, Duck Woods. Things to Do in Southern Shores Southern Shores things to do, like much of the area, focus attention on the water. The Currituck Sound and the tributaries that flow into it provide gorgeous waterways for kayaking, and sailboats and motorboats dot the sound on every good weather day. You can wakeboard and waterski too! Or, gather a group of friends and go solve clues in an interactive escape room experience! Biking is popular on the dedicated path/sidewalk, or rent a beach buggie and explore the entire Outer Banks area. Golf is an increasing draw to the Outer Banks area, and Southern Shore's golf course, Duck Woods, is a long-established, upscale choice for a breathtakingly beautiful site that runs through a maritime forest. Shopping in Southern Shore Since the focus of this town is residential, it isn't peppered with the same amount of retail options as other Outer Banks towns. But Southern Shores shopping still gives you what you need along with plenty of what you want. Some may appreciate knowing that the only Starbucks on the Outer Banks is located here. There's also a Food Lion, CVS, UPS and several other shops, but its bordering towns offer many more options for shopping. In fact, right across the street, which is technically Kitty Hawk, you'll find Walmart, Harris Teeter, Dollar Tree and other very familiar names. But there are also locally owned shops with fantastic clothing and home goods. Southern Shores Restaurants While there aren't a ton of restaurants in Southern Shores, what's there is enticing. Like shopping, with the town border of Kitty Hawk literally right across the Bypass and Duck directly to the north, nearby restaurants are also a breeze to access. But right in Southern Shores, the restaurants range from an upscale oyster and wine bar and a higher end seafood-plus restaurant that's been popular for close to 25 years to particularly tasty pizza places. There's also the onsite restaurant in the Hilton Garden Inn. In between there are bagels, Chinese and smoothies. Southern Shores Hotels The only Southern Shores hotel is the multi-storied, oceanfront Hilton Garden Inn, a relatively new hotel that's gained a great reputation since its opening. It features an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Hilton is located right beside the Avalon Pier, an Outer Banks landmark. The other options for visitors are vacation rentals along the oceanfront road and beyond. How did Southern Shores get its name? While many of the towns have fantastical stories behind how they got their names, the same can't be said for Southern Shores. Frank Stick, one of the developers of the town, chose the name as a marketing tool. Simple as that! Are there lifeguards and beach accesses in Southern Shores? There are four beach accesses in Southern Shores with lifeguards, but all are only open to residents and guests. None of these accesses have bathhouses or showers. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Always swim within sight of a lifeguard. The currents and shore breaks here on the Outer Banks are often much stronger than many people are used to, so extra caution is advisable. Fixed lifeguard stands are found at: 142 Ocean Boulevard Chicahauk Trail E. Dogwood Trail Hillcrest Drive What makes Southern Shores different? Why vacation there? As we've described above, Southern Shores is primarily a residential community. While there are shops, restaurants and activities, they're all located at the southern end of town, which means that the road that runs north to through Southern Shores to connect with Duck as well as the back streets are 100% houses. So, you're as likely to rub elbows with residents if you choose a vacation rental house in this town as with other vacationers. That makes the experience quieter and more private – a definite boon to some. Featured Coupon Red Sky Cafe More Details!

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In recent times the Australian Skin Council has embarked on an education plan to help ward off skin cancers using all forms of suntan lotions and block out. Although this is very important to stop sunburn it has caused problems with pool filtration but can simply be overcome by de-greasing the filter media. All filter medias are effected. Cartridge filters, sand media, glass media - even Zelbrite filter media. This can be done simply by using a detergent (there are many different brands on the market) or even just any strong commercial-grade detergent which is used around the pool area. From experience this needs to be done every 12 months to clean all the oil and grease out of the media and is best done during the warmer months when the water temp is over 24 degrees. This will help release the build up which will cause the backwashing to become more frequent. With more frequent backwashing you will use more water, more chemicals and extra heating which puts up the cost of running a pool. For an average commercial filter you would need to use 1 to 2 litres of detergent per filter depending on bathing loads. This can be put into the strainer pot before starting backwashing - when the pump is started up the detergent will enter the filter from the bottom washing up through all the filter media removing the build up of grease and oil which will then be pumped out through the backwash line and down the drain. If you have any problems, please contact us for help.

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One of the worst characteristics of international arbitration (according to the respondents to the 2015 International Arbitration Survey conducted by the School of International Arbitration at Queen Mary University of London (QMUL survey)) is lack of speed. This is a rather worrying finding, given the continuing attempts of most of the major arbitral institutions to ensure that arbitrations are conducted in a timely and cost effective manner. In the same survey, 92% of respondents indicated that they would like simplified procedures to be included in institutional rules: 33% as a mandatory feature and 59% as an optional feature. This is an interesting finding, particularly in view of the fact that a number of the major institutional rules (including American Arbitration Association (AAA), JAMS, Stockholm Chamber of Commerce (SCC), Honk Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC) and Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)) do include simplified procedures for expedited arbitration. Perhaps even more interesting is the fact that, in spite of concerns about delay, relatively few international commercial arbitrations are conducted under the expedited procedures that are available. The 2015 statistics issued by the SCC reveal that only 27% of the cases were administered under the SCC Rules for Expedited Arbitration. The SIAC's statistics reveal that between 1 July 2010 and 1 October 2015 there were only 216 applications for arbitrations to proceed under the expedited procedure, of which 132 were successful (roughly 26 per year). So why is it that expedited arbitration may not be the answer to perceived delay in the arbitration process? One of the reasons for this lies in the responses to the QMUL survey. Whilst 92% of respondents would like to see simplified procedures included in institutional rules, only 33% favoured their inclusion as a mandatory feature. In other words, the majority of respondents would not want expedited arbitration to become the default procedure. This is reflected in the expedited procedures that have been adopted by arbitral institutions. The Rules for Expedited Arbitrations introduced by the AAA, JAMS and the SCC all only apply if the parties agree to adopt them. Similarly the expedited procedure under the SIAC and HKIAC Rules is only available if certain criteria are satisfied, one of which being that the parties agree. This requirement for party agreement is a significant constraint on the effectiveness of expedited arbitration procedures. Unless the parties have agreed in advance to adopt an expedited procedure, it is unlikely that a respondent will agree to do so once a dispute has arisen. There is a widespread perception that expedited arbitration is not suitable for all cases. The SCC's expedited procedure is recommended for disputes "of a simpler nature", whilst under the SIAC and HKIAC Rules an application may be made for the proceedings to be conducted in accordance with the expedited procedure if the amount in dispute does not exceed SD 5 million (SIAC)/HKD 25 million (HKIAC). The default values set by both institutions are relatively low, again limiting significantly the availability of the expedited procedure. This is in spite of the fact that the value of dispute does not always correlate with its complexity. A high value dispute may require the determination of discrete issues that can be addressed through an expedited process; conversely, a relatively low value dispute may not. Interestingly, 94% of the respondents to the QMUL survey thought that the threshold value at which simplified procedures would be suitable should be set at USD 1 million. This was in spite of the fact that for 61% of the respondents, fewer than 10% of their disputes would fall below this threshold. This highlights the dichotomy that appears to exist between the stated desire for simplified procedures and a reluctance to actually use them in practice. An expedited arbitration procedure requires that parties limit their submissions, comply with shorter deadlines and potentially forgo stages of the process, for example by agreeing to a documents-only arbitration. The SCC recognises that this may only be appropriate for less complex disputes. However, parties are often reluctant to limit or forgo stages of the process, even with simpler disputes (be that the ability to nominate an arbitrator to serve on a three member tribunal or the ability to make submissions to the tribunal in a hearing), even if it will speed up the process. The reality is that in commercial arbitration it may not be feasible to complete a process with which both parties feel comfortable within a limited time frame. A balance always has to be found between ensuring a fair process, by which both parties have a reasonable opportunity to put their case, and a process that satisfies the commercial needs of the parties in terms of timing. The introduction of case management conferences, at which the parties and the tribunal can establish an appropriate and time and cost effective procedure for the arbitration. A requirement that arbitrators confirm formally that they are able to devote sufficient time, diligence and industry to ensure the expeditious conduct of the arbitration. The introduction of deadlines for the delivery of awards. The ability to apportion costs with regard to each party's contribution to the efficiency of the arbitration. It will be some time before we see the full effect of these changes and whether they are sufficient to address the problem of delay. That being said, one of the most valuable characteristics of arbitration is its flexibility. It is therefore perhaps not surprising that a range of measures, rather than a default expedited procedure, is more likely to find favour with the parties.

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Tata Motors starts delivering Tigor EVs to MP Government Published on: 06 Jun, 2018, Author – IndianBlueBook Category : Upcoming Cars IndianBlueBook News Tata Tata Tigor The Madhya Pradesh Government has started getting Tigor EVs from Tata Motors. Two units were ceremonially handed over to the Chief Minister of the State, Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Maharashtra has already received the Tigor EV and has already signed a MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) with Tata Motors for the deployment of around 1, 000 EVs across both PV and CV segments. Tata Motors has already won a mega Rs. 1, 120 crore and will be producing 10, 000 Tigor EV units for the Central Government accordingly. Want to Sell your Car? Selling Used Car at IndianBlueBook is very Quick & Effective. Maximize your car's value from India's most Trusted Vehicle Pricing Guide. The company is making a major push towards electrification of its product range in India. The Tigor EV is manufactured at the company plant at Sanand and the Tiago and Tigor electric models have also been displayed at the Auto Expo 2018. The Tigor EV's full specifications have not been released officially by Tata Motors till now. Canadian EV brand Electra powers this car and is also working on the upcoming Tata Nano electric vehicle as per the latest reports. The Tiago EV concept, for instance, gets an 85 kW 200 Nm motor which ensures a top speed of 135 kmph and 100 kmph can be achieved in lower than 11 seconds. There are City and Sport among other driving modes.

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