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Recently, a video surfaced related to the development of the "Milo and Kate" concept that was introduced at the 2009 E3 conference. Milo was intended as a product for what's now called 'Kinect," the add-on hardware for the XBOX 360 game system that allows for a more natural interface with the game system. Though currently scaled back, the original concept combined the ability to recognize and interpret use motion, voice and facial recognition, and an advance in artificial intelligence (or, at least, the ability to create the illusion of artificial intelligence). The 'Kinect' system isn't quite as far reaching as promised (at least not yet), but the promise of this advance in gaming (and human-computer interaction) is still exciting. Take a look:
"Emotion Capture" - Directing Milo from John Dower on Vimeo.
This recent video explains the concept behind Milo, and in particular, the idea of "Emotion Capture." Many people looked at the Milo idea and dismissed it as uninteresting, pointless - and deceptive. Actually, by design, it was deceptive, as the interaction between user and on-screen character is really a sophisticated "smoke and mirrors" illusion. Designer Peter Molyneux admitted as such. Many people looked at the game play videos and pronounced the product dead on arrival. In fact, the full concept has never been revealed, and I'm fascinated with the somewhat unimaginative disdain many have expressed. A great deal of attention has been paid to the idea that the primary character in "Milo and Kate" is a ten year old boy. Why, some ask, would anybody be interested in interacting with a little boy? It was even suggested this was part of the reason that Microsoft killed the program. Without knowing the full concept, of course, that's pure speculation.
Like more traditional storytelling, however, it's clear that the world of Milo could be hugely effective and engaging. Imagine a thriller, or a horror based story in which "Milo" is a central figure. Imagine an interactive version of "The Sixth Sense" (I see dead people), in which the boy not only sees dead people, but hears voices as well - and you're that voice? Do you terrorize or guide the central character. Do you drive him insane, or defend him from those who would harm him? The possibilities of this sort of interactive storytelling are endless. Whether "Milo" ever sees the light of day, I look forward to the full realization of the technology.


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Bella Thorne is no stranger to statement-making fashion. From going braless to rocking lingerie in the street, she wears whatever she wants and is totally unapologetic about it. So it makes sense that Bella is part of a new campaign from Diesel that's centered on reclaiming the negativity you receive. Her piece for the brand's Haute Couture collection is a T-shirt with the word "slut" printed across the front.
"There's not really a way of avoiding online hate," Bella said in a press release about the collaboration. "So why not happily embrace what you can't avoid? That's the highway to not giving a f*ck about it, friends."
That definitely sounds like the Bella we all know and love. She's previously said that hateful comments, whether they're on the Internet or IRL, are damaging for everyone, including celebrities whose backstories people may know little about.
"When people look at you and they're like, 'Ah, dressing a certain way. You have to be covered up or else you're a slut of some sort'— or, you know, whatever they want to call you, whatever demeaning term they think fits you best," the actress said. "Especially with certain people's backgrounds, considering my own, you know, those things are taken a little bit more to heart."
Other celebrities who contributed to the Haute Couture collection include Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, and Barbie Ferreira. The designs are limited edition and available at select Diesel stores and online. And soon enough, customers will be able to create their own personal messages for the Haute Couture collection. Beginning October 6 in select markets, people can customize pieces, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the OTB Foundation to support anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying programs in countries around the world.
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Greetings Lighthouse,
I am Barry Miller and I have the privilege of serving as the Chairperson on the Board of Directors for Lighthouse. Frank has asked that I write to you as a means of helping more of our congregation be more aware of what is happening in and around Lighthouse. Our Board meets every other month and I will be writing in the future to share more updates with you.
Items of interest we discussed at our meeting this month are summarized below.
Lighthouse and LCA Finances are overseen by Bobby Cullen and Chuck Fielding, our Finance Chair.
- We reviewed financial statements from Lighthouse Christian Academy and Nancy Danielson updated us on the enrollment for this Fall. There are several classes that are full and have students on waiting lists. It is a wonderful service that the LCA Staff provides to the students and their families and we should all be proud of the work they do to represent Lighthouse and to advance the Kingdom.
- We also reviewed financials for the church. As the first half of 2019 ends, we are well situated financially. In comparison to last year, we are happy to report that the donations are up about 6.86% and our total expenses are down 5.5%. Our budget giving continues to be very tight, while the giving for Future Forward contributions continue to consistently come in, which is terrific. Bobby Cullen continues to do an exceptional job of managing the money to keep our cash-flow moving. If you're behind in your annual giving to the Lord at Lighthouse, may I encourage you to do all you can to get caught up.
Trustee issues relate to the upkeep and maintenance of our property including the parsonage. The items that Bobby Cullen and Sam Werschky, our Trustee Chair, are working to address are many:
- The funds raised by the Future Forward campaign continue to be used to make improvements to our facilities. The latest improvements have been of the Youth Room and are to be completed in the next week. This will update the much-needed space for our youth to meet and grow.
- A major issue that most of you are aware of is the need to repair/replace much of the asphalt that has failed due to water and general use in our parking lots and driveways. We continue to research and price options for the repairs.
- The improvements to the landscaping around the building are continuing. We are blessed to have the work donated by members of our parish which we can all enjoy, and which improves the appeal to our guests.
- Lighthouse has recently completed an agreement with the Eagle Mountain/Saginaw school district to be a shelter location in the case of any emergencies. We pray that this would never become a necessity. This agreement allows Lighthouse to stand ready to be a place of safety and refuge for the students in the community that surrounds us.
Growth and Membership
- We did not have any new members to report this meeting. I would like to encourage all that worship with us and have not attended the Connect class to become members to prayerfully consider this next step in your spiritual walk. You can check our calendar to see when the next class is scheduled or contact the office for more information.
- We also reviewed our Kingdom Growth Trends, which we do monthly, to watch what the numbers are telling us about the life in and around Lighthouse. This month a letter was sent by Bishop Lowry congratulating Lighthouse on our annual attendance growth of nine percent (9%) and our continued efforts to "make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." Lighthouse recently received a grant from the Central Texas Conference which will help provide new equipment to improve our capability to Livestream our services. As the new equipment is purchased and brought on line, we will provide more information. This is an exciting new opportunity to reach those who cannot join us to worship.
Pastoral Care
- Our Lead Pastor, Frank Briggs, took some vacation and study time recently with his family in New Mexico. He was able to work on preparing the messages that he will share with us throughout the fall. I do hope that you keep Frank and all our staff in your prayers each day.
- The end of each meeting consists of a closed session of our meeting and we convene our Pastor-Parish Relations Team, with this year's chair being Lavenia Weathers.
Many of you may have already heard the great news that we have Angie Jirik joining the church staff. Angie will be the Assistant Director of Children's Ministry to Nanci Danielsen. Angie has an extensive resume serving other churches and we are thrilled that she has accepted to join our team.
The members of our Board of Directors are: Barry Miller – Chair, Mike Tipton – Vice Chair, Chuck Fielding – Finance Chair, Lavenia Weathers – PPRC Chair, Sam Werschky – Trustee Chair and Pam Cosby – Secretary. If you care to send any of us a note you can send it to us by our first initial and last name @lfwired.org (email@example.com). Also, please feel free to visit with any of us anytime you see us around the church.
Finally, I want to take this opportunity once again to thank you all, on behalf of all the members of the Board of Directors, for your continued support and participation in all that makes Lighthouse so special. As Frank has shared with us, we are The Church and we are making an impact in the lives of one another, those in our community and around the world.
Please remember how important it is for all of us to use social media to help promote the Gospel by liking and sharing items from our church Facebook Page as well as providing input though platforms like, Google Reviews and Yelp where you can provide more feedback that will be helpful for people looking for a church home.
I pray that you will continue to lift Frank, Bobby, Dan, all on our church staff, all that volunteer so selflessly, and all those that gather here at Lighthouse in your prayers each day, as together we seek to make Christ-followers who change the world.
Blessings to you all,


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After yesterday's wipe-out of the Blue Jays, the Yankees certainly continued the dramatics in the middle game of the weekend series. CC Sabathia got the start tonight and after a quick 3 outs in the 1st got roughed up for the rest of his brief outing this afternoon. He threw just 50 pitches into the 3rd, gave up 7 hits and 5 runs, and struck out only 2 batters.
In the 2nd, Sabathia gave up a lead-off solo homer on the 1st pitch to get the Blue Jays started. With 1 out, the next batter singled (as it was deemed after an overturned challenge), moved to 2nd on a wild pitch, then to 3rd on a single, and scored on another single. After another out, another single scored the lead runner for another Toronto run.
Then with 1 out in the 3rd, Sabathia gave up consecutive solo home runs to call an end to his afternoon. Chad Green was called on to replace him and started keeping things in check, holding the Blue Jays scoreless into the 5th inning. And Holder closed out the 5th and threw a solid 6th inning to keep the momentum going.
The Yankees, meanwhile, were also being held off, mostly by the Blue Jays' starter, who only gave up 2 hits in his 5 innings and struck out 10 Yankee batters. It wasn't until the 6th that they broke the Jays' stranglehold on the scoreboard. Didi Gregorius led-off the 6th with a solo home run into the right field seats, making this his 2nd consecutive season with 25+ home runs. Then despite loading up the bases, the Yankees left them stranded again, failing to capitalize on these easy opportunities to chip away at the Jays' lead.
Tommy Kahnle came on for the 7th inning and struggled his way through, loading up the bases. A great play by the defense got the lead runner out at home on a ground out. After a great strikeout, Kahnle gave up a 2-RBI single to expand the Jays' lead. He turned things over to Stephen Tarpley, who gave up a single to score one more run.
The Yankees found one more big chance to make an impact in the bottom of the 7th. Giancarlo Stanton liked the 1st pitch he saw and sent it deep into the left field seats for his 34th home run of the season.. After a pitching change and 1 out, Didi Gregorius again smacked a solo home run to edge the Yankees closer.
Another out later, Torres doubled, Walker walked, and another new reliever walked Voit to load up the bases once again. This time, Miguel Andujar made the difference — a big grand slam to put the Yankees within a single run.
Betances and Britton each gave up a 9-pitch inning to close out the game, waiting for the Yankee batters to pull a last-minute comeback rally. It was not going to happen today.
Final score: 8-7 Blue Jays
Yankee Universe encompasses much of this nation, being "America's Team". But recently, one of their farm teams found themselves in the path of a major disaster. Yesterday, Hurricane Florence made landfall along the Carolina coastline. The Charleston River Dogs, the Yankees' Single-A minor league team, finished their season earlier this month. But so many people are still under the hurricane's destruction as it lingers and creeps itself up the coast.
David Robertson's foundation, High Socks For Hope, has a history of helping with disaster relief, like after tornadoes, Hurricane Harvey in Texas last year, and other major disasters in the southeastern U.S. Today, they announced that they will be accepting monetary and practical donations to help, if you would like to be generous.
Our prayers are with those still under the thumb of the hurricane and in its path.
Go Yankees!


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How I got into Pokemon:
I was first introduced to Pokemon with the show. I would walk to school everyday, and I would stop at my best friends house every morning to watch the show with him. When the card game came out, we were so excited we went to the mall and he bought 2 1st edition booster packs, and gave 1 to me (I grew up very poor, so I didn't have a GameBoy or even console). My friend opened his, and he got a Venasaur (it was his favorite starter) and I got a Charizard! YEAH! My favorite starter, but knowing it was the most powerful card at the time, I offered it to my friend who purchased the packs, because I didn't feel right about keeping it. But he insisted, and I did. A few weeks later, I had another friend approach me with a trade (I still feel bad about this a bit, and I'm sure his parents hate me) but he offered me his GameBoy Color (He got a newer one with a new color and didn't need this one), an original GameBoy (I loved these), and Pokemon Red AND Blue for my Charizard card. I talked with my bestie and he said he told me to do it and wouldn't hold it against me. In fact, he said he was just more excited to play the game with me =) Hes an awesome mate! But that's how my Pokemon journey began, and I have been an avid fan ever since.
Pokemon Games Ive played:
All except White/Black, although I do intend to go back and play them.
Favorite Pokemon games:
PRO obviously ;) Pokemon SoulSilver and HeartGold Pokemon Fire Red and Leaf Green Pokemon Lets go would be up here, if you could disable the crappy motion controls!!!!
I have experience with tons of other games, and my bread and butter is coop/multiplayer rpgs! Anything from Everquest to Destiny, I've probably tried it in some capacity.


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Alexievich's ear for the testimony of war and hardship made her a Nobel laureate. In a rare interview, she reveals how she marries the craft of journalism with the novelist's artby Andrew Dickson / March 14, 2017 / Leave a comment
In a vast, draughty exhibition centre at the Minsk book fair, hundreds of people stand in line. The queue straggles past the children's bookstand and around a fake red phone box installed by the British embassy. People have been here for hours. At the other end of the hall, a slight woman sits at a table silently signing books. Occasionally she poses for photographs, looking uncomfortable. It is going to be a long day.
When Svetlana Alexievich won the Nobel Prize for literature in 2015, few people outside the Russian-speaking world had heard of her. Some questioned whether a little-known oral historian from Belarus deserved the honour. But here in Minsk, her country's capital, Alexievich has long been a household name, revered because her writings have trained a spotlight on this disregarded, much-abused corner of Europe. Although—or perhaps because—her books were not officially available for years, a victim of Belarus's zealous censorship, she is the nearest thing the country has to an international celebrity.
Even so, seven hours later, in a reception room for a dinner in her honour, Alexievich admits that the role of national treasure is not one she finds straightforward. "I don't enjoy it, the fuss," she confides in me, nipping at a glass of red wine with obvious relief. There were 400 autograph-hunters at the fair, and she turned away 200 more. She pulls a face: what can you do?
Not that it's been all bad: the Nobel money, the best part of £700,000, means she has recently been able to move from her Soviet-era, two-room apartment in Minsk to a larger one in a glossy new development. When she can, she retreats to a village outside the capital, where people know her simply as Svetlana. "I can wear trainers, ride my bike. They know I'm a Nobel laureate, but they treat me exactly the same way they always have done." She tilts her glass in salute. "Ordinary people—very nice people."
For the past 30 years, "ordinary people" have been Alexievich's obsession. Her debut, The Unwomanly Face of War (1985), was a garrulous collage of female voices—soldiers, nurses, girlfriends, munitions workers, wives—who described what Soviet life was like during the Second World War. Crisscrossing the USSR as a journalist, Alexievich had encountered many remarkable women of the generation above hers: "There were…


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9th February Wedding
4th April Arbroath AUOB Postponed until 2021 due to coronavirus
2nd May Glasgow AUOB Cancelled/postponed due to coronavirus
16th May Danderhall Gala Day Cancelled due to coronavirus
30th May My Peak Challenge
30th May Penicuik Cancelled due to coronavirus
31st May Wedding Rescheduled due to coronavirus
6th June West Calder Gala Day
13th June East Calder Gala Day Rescheduled due to coronavirus
19th June Bo'ness Fair
20th June Loanhead Gala Day
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Roslin Fun Day 7th September
Indy Rally Edinburgh 5th October
Diwali Edinburgh 26th October
Santa Parade Stockbridge 7th December
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The following gigs have been confirmed for 2019:
2nd February Cornhill Castle Wedding (Mini Band)
5th May Holyrood Park My Peak Challenge for Bloodwise & Marie Curie
18th May Danderhall Gala Day
25th May Penicuik on Parade
1st June West Calder
8th June East Calder
8th June Wedding Wedderburn Castle (Full Band)
14th June Loanhead
15th June Biggar
22nd June Loanhead
28th June Bo'ness Fair
29th June Winchburgh
11th July Wedding (Full Band)
15th July Festival Theatre Chinese Cultural Show
31st July to 12th August Festival-Interceltique Lorient (France)
24th August Broxburn
5th October Indy Parade Edinburgh
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16th March Wedding at The Hub
2nd June West Calder Gala Day
9th June East Calder Gala Day
15th June Loanhead Gala
16th June Biggar Gala Day
23rd June Loanhead Gala Day
24th June Blackridge Gala Day
30th June Winchburgh Gala Day
4th August Stoneyburn Gala Day
11th August Ferry Fair
25th August Broxburn Gala Day
26th August Massed Bands Day Floors Castle
1st September Roslin Fun Day
6th October Indy Parade Edinburgh
3rd November Diwali Parade
11th November Armistice
1st December Stockbridge Santa Parade
7th December Penicuik Christmas Lights
28th December Golden Wedding Edinburgh Castle
30th December Edinburgh Hogmanay Torchlight Procession
Saturday 5th August Stoneyburn
Saturday 12th August Ferry Fair
Thursday 17th August Rosslyn Chapel
Saturday 26th August Broxburn
Sunday 27th August Floors Castle
Saturday 2nd September Roslin
Thursday 28th September Edinburgh Castle
Saturday 4th November Greyfriars
Sunday 12th November Armistice]]>
The weather forecast changed as the weekend approached, so rather than playing in the No1 uniforms, as originally planned, it was decided that No2 uniforms would be the order of the day. As it turned out, the weather was not as hot as expected. It was overcast, but apart from a few drops of rain before the start of the parade, the weather stayed fair.]]>
Saturday 27th May Penicuik on Parade
Saturday 10th June Hopetoun House
Friday 16th June Loanhead Gala
Saturday 17th June Biggar
Saturday 24th June Loanhead Gala Day
Saturday 5th August Stoneyburn
Saturday 12th August Ferry Fair
Saturday 26th August Broxburn
Sunday 27th August Floors Castle
Saturday 2nd September Roslin
Sunday 12th November Armistice]]>
Saturday 27th May Penicuik on Parade
Saturday 10th June Hopetoun House
Friday 16th June Loanhead Gala
Saturday 17th June Biggar
Saturday 24th June Loanhead Gala Day
Saturday 26th August Broxburn
Saturday 2nd September Roslin
Sunday 12th November Armistice]]>
Approximately 25 band members attended our Christmas meal and drinks at Justinlee, Eskbank on Saturday 7th January. The food was good and the company even better. Thanks again to Ricky Montgomery for organising this at short notice.]]>
The first part of the parade was extremely cold on the fingers, but thankfully the weather had improved by the end of the church service, for the march down to the war memorial in the park and the return march up to the British Legion. Well done guys.
Next up is Roslin on Saturday 3rd September. We are meeting at 11:30 for a 12:00 kick off. I am currently having a problem uploading pictures from my phone, but will post recent pictures once this has been sorted.]]>
The sun broke through before the start of Penicuik on Parade on 28th May, so shirt sleeves and waistcoats were the order of the day. The band were assisted on this occasion by some of our friends from Dalkeith Pipe Band. Thanks guys.
Good crowds for almost the entire route. First gig of the season completed successfully.
Most of the band then played at a surprise 40th Birthday party in Cramond that evening. The weather had remained excellent, so the party was being held outside. The birthday 'boy' was completely shocked when the band appeared and the band received a rousing reception from all the guests. Once the gig was complete, we were invited to stay for a bite to eat and some drinks. Excellent hospitality and a great end to the day.]]>
Saturday 28th May Penicuik on Parade - Complete
Saturday evening 28th May Birthday Party Edinburgh - Complete
Friday 17th June Loanhead
Saturday 18th June Biggar
Saturday 25th June Loanhead
Saturday 6th August Stoneyburn
Saturday 27th August Penicuik Street Fair
Saturday 3rd September Roslin
Saturday 31st December - South Queensferry
In addition to these, Dalkeith are looking for assistance at the following:
Sunday 5th June Poltonhall - Complete
Saturday 11th June Ratho - Complete
Sunday 26th June Blackridge
Saturday 13th August Ferry Fair
Sunday 28th August Floors Castle]]>
Next up for Glencorse is Loanhead on Friday 17th June. The band is meeting at 18:45 in the driveway leading to the old cemetery. Biggar is on Saturday 18th June, arrangements not known at this point.]]>
Saturday 28th May Penicuik on Parade
Saturday evening 28th May Birthday Party Edinburgh
Friday 17th June Loanhead
Saturday 18th June Biggar
Saturday 25th June Loanhead
Saturday 6th August Stoneyburn]]>


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Fitness is an important (and essential) thing. The American Heart Association recommends anywhere from 150 minutes of moderate exercise to 75 minutes of vigorous exercise per week. To break it down, aiming for 30 min of movement 5 days per week helps decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke and improve cardiovascular health.
For some people, this comes naturally. Waking up to sweat before work or winding down afterwards with a yoga class is something that becomes part of a person's routine — but only if it's something they enjoy.
For others, exercise can seem like a daunting chore that is impossible to start or even schedule in the day. For those people, it's important to find ways to enjoy fitness so that they are able to maintain it and incorporate it into their lives.
If you're in the second group, don't lose hope. There are several tips and tricks that you can try to establish an exercise routine that you can stick to. Read on for some ways to enjoy fitness instead of dreading it.
Find something you enjoy
The actual activity you choose is crucial to you enjoying your workout. If you're constantly forcing yourself to run when you hate running, you're going to dread it and ultimately stop running at some point. Just because a certain class is all the rage doesn't mean you're going to like it. You need to find what works for you.
Try different types of workouts — running, yoga, swimming, cycling, high-intensity classes — and see what you get the most enjoyment from. If you're doing a workout you actually enjoy, chances are you'll look forward to it the next time.
Do it with friends
My friends and I are on an email chain where we share with each other what our workouts are for the week and where we will be. If we can meet up with each other, it's always much more fun than working out alone. Communicating has gotten me excited to try new things and even to work out on Saturdays which were normally reserved for sleeping in.
Accountability is key when starting and maintaining a fitness routine. Having someone to go with you not only helps pass the time, but also helps ensure you make it there in the first place!
Reward yourself after hitting a goal
Set a goal for yourself. Maybe it's to make it to just one class this week. Once you hit that goal, treat yourself to something like a manicure, new exercise apparel, or whatever makes you feel good about yourself. Once those early goals get easy to hit, try making them harder such as 3 or 4 classes a week or hitting certain strength or speed goals.
One word of caution is not to reward yourself with food. Food and exercise can be tricky when locked into a reward system and can actually reinforce negative thought patterns in some people. Also remember not to beat yourself up if you miss your goal. Simply acknowledge it and try again!
Find the right time for you
Some people are morning exercisers and some people prefer to sweat in the evening. Try both and figure out which one you are. Working out at the appropriate time for YOU means the difference between an exciting workout and one where you are dragging and tired.
Ultimately, it's important to find something you enjoy or the likelihood that you'll want to continue is slim. Start out by trying to exercise one to two days a week. The better you feel, the more likely you'll want to keep up the things that make you feel that way!
If you're looking for ideas or ways to mix things up, make sure to check out all our upcoming Reside Athletics events!!


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Former NFL football player Fred Dryer starred as Detective Sgt. Rick Hunter. Stepfanie Kramer starred as his partner, Detective Sgt. Dee Dee McCall. The series aired on NBC from 1984 to 1991. Hunter and McCall investigated homicides for the Los Angeles Police Department, sometimes resolving cases with the use of deadly force. The show included a mix of action, mystery, drama and humor.
Stepfanie Kramer left the show after Season 6. Fred Dryer stayed on through the end of the series.
Hunter returned to NBC in 1995 for the TV movie The Return of Hunter: Everyone Walks in L.A., although Stepfanie Kramer did not join this first reunion.
A second TV movie, Hunter: Return to Justice, aired in November 2002. This time, both Fred Dryer and Stepfanie Kramer returned. The characters were now based in San Diego.
The success of the TV movie led NBC to renew the entire series, starting with a third TV movie, Hunter: Back in Force, which aired in April 2003. Three individual episodes also aired. But NBC canceled the revival series without airing two other filmed episodes.
The show remains popular. As of December 2015, the series can be seen in the U.S. on the Heroes & Icons channel.moreless
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Reading, Writing, and Selling Scholarship
Friday 2 June 2017, Room 349, Senate House
2017 marks the 400th anniversary of the death of Louis Elzevier, bookseller and founder of the publishing house which dominated Dutch printing in the seventeenth century. Elzevier books spread across the known world, through their own vast international trade network and via the many foreign students who read them while studying at Dutch universities. They thus helped shape how the topics represented were understood, learned, taught, read, collected and pirated. The renowned dynasty lives on today through the long collectability of its output and through its namesake, the Elsevier publishing house. This conference explores material evidence of the production and consumption of academic books in the early modern period, based around publications by the Elzeviers and their contemporaries.
- Professor David McKitterick: "What is in a name? The afterlife of Elzevier"
- Professor James Mosley : "The Elzevier Letter"
- Professor Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen: "Profit or Reputation? Publishing Strategies in the Seventeenth-Century Dutch Republic"
The conference will coincide with a display of Senate House Library's Elzevier collection, one of the largest worldwide.
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Stellar win by Artois in feature
Two-year-old Isaiah Artois claimed the first leg of a feature event double when he produced an impressive performance to win last night's Group 1 $100,000 Pearl Classic Final (2130m) at Gloucester Park.
The race was marred when $1.50 favourite The Odd Lover's right sulky wheel sustained a flat tyre at the 1600m and its tube wrapped around the axle
The Odd Lover dropped out and finished near the tail of the field.
Trainer David Thompson will aim Isaiah Artois, who has now won four of his six starts, at next month's $125,000 Golden Slipper Pace (2130m) before considering a WA Derby campaign.
Driven by Colin Brown, Isaiah Artois ($8.50) scored by 3m from Artillery Major ($6.50), with Kasey Kahne ($16.20) a further 2.5m back in third place.
"All credit to David Thompson for the way he overcame the youngster's waywardness," Brown said.
"Isaiah was pacing greenly and did not seem a major race prospect until recent weeks."
Thompson landed the first of two upsets last night when David Hercules toppled Im Themightyquinn in the KA Cleans and Flushes Pace (2130m).
Im Themightyquinn, who raced in fourth position, couldn't quicken when David Hercules sprinted 12m clear at the 300m.
"Quinnie probably should have been driven closer to the lead," trainer Gary Hall said.
"He's pulled up well and we'll go ahead with plans to race him in Queensland next month."
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Throw Back Thursday: Ron Paul Warned Against the BLM Arming Itself 17 Years Ago
From Tammy Hill on Facebook
"Yes, we need gun control. We need to disarm our bureaucrats, then abolish the agencies." – Ron Paul
50,000 Strong, Oklahoma Militia Joins Standoff With Feds
It looks as though Harry Reid can add 50,000 new domestic terrorists to his growing list. Organizers with the Oklahoma Militia say Cliven Bundy's cattle were unlawfully herded by the bureau and they are willing to take up arms against the federal government for fear the practice could spread to the sooner state.
Why Are the EPA and 40 Other Federal Agencies That Are Not Law Enforcement, Armed?
Though most Americans know agents within the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Federal Bureau of Prisons carry guns, agencies such as the Library of Congress and Federal Reserve Board employing armed officers might come as a surprise.


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As I can still clearly remember, November 9 is my birthday. And last month, in that day I was amazingly surprised. And why I am saying this cos, Yesterday was 9 and I was amazingly surprised too. LOL (nonsense thought again) wahaha 😛
Tho, what I'm trying to say here is….. despite of all the grudges that my love ones causes me, like relatives and etc and burdens that I kept within me, I am still happy because God really gives me many friends that lighting my day up when its turning into partly dark and pulling me back to positive way of life. And I am truly thankful that I have them.
Want to know who are they? LOL
Fia – she gone through many bad things to her life and surpass those all with positive thoughts. But still manage to smile a lot in her day(s). In her young age, she experience a lot of thing to learn in life, she talk and think in mature way. But hello, she's not that really freaking serious cos most often we talk like kids .. wahaha .. but when if it's serious, believe me try to check her out and ask some thoughts and she'll give you answers.
Fing, I'm waiting and excited much for your online come back. 🙂
Oh, you might wondering about 'online come back' .. well.. she's facing a challenge and it will end on Dec.12,2011. Better read her post here. 😉
Mitx or better yet Potats – mitx is one of my craziest friend ever .. LOL .. try to talk to her and you'll be busy laughing all day 🙂 You know, when we talk a lil serious issues she will just suddenly twist it all into a joke. LOL Love her personality, Indeed. Love you mitx . . ahaha 😛 Mitx is not a WP blogger, she has a blog on blospot tho .. forgot her link ..ahaha 😛
So for now, I'll end this post cos actually mitx is waiting for me .. LOL … lots of text messages… 😛 😛
Happy Day Indeed especially Yesterday. I laughed out loud when mitx and I talk nonsense in my wall on FB. LOL. We were busy asking favor from Paul wahaha 😛 , here it is:
This signature? I'm giving credit this to Paul. Thanks for making this one for me 🙂 LOL


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Doylestown-based Powerlytics partners with Philadelphia's PolicyMap to join big data & maps
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Doylestown-based-Powerlytics, a big data provider of financial insights and analytics into the 144 million households and 27 million businesses that comprise the American economy, today announced that PolicyMap has licensed the Powerlytics database for its customers. PolicyMap is an online data and mapping tool that enables government, commercial, nonprofit and academic institutions to access data about communities and markets.
To illustrate the potential of this partnership, Powerlytics and PolicyMap created a visualization of one of the most talked about economic factors in America- student loans. With student loan debt weighing heavy on millions of millennials and other Americans, the findings illustrate where student loan interest deductions have been made across America over the past several years. The data can be broken down by zip code, county, state, metro area, year, and financial variables.
Philadelphia-based PolicyMap is a division of The Reinvestment Fund, a nonprofit leader in the financing of neighborhood revitalization since 1985.
Last month Powerlytics announced it had received a $3 million investment from CME Group.


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October 15, 2009 - Developers of Virtual Environment Radiotherapy Training (VERT), a specialist software designed to offer training for radiotherapy students, nurses and staff, have paired their technology with the VR stereoscopic 3D visualization system by Virtalis to provide the software a greater level of realism.
Virtalis installed and provided training for its StereoWorks ActiveWall tracked system at UWE, the first "Immersive VERT" system in the world at the time. It includes a rear-projected pair of Christie Mirage S+6k active stereoscopic projectors, an Intersense IS-900 tracking system and Virtalis integration software and expertise.
UWE's team has also been using VERT to share radiotherapy knowledge with other medical professionals in a drive to increase the integration of care for cancer patients. "Our Head and Neck Masterclasses have brought VERT to nurse specialists, speech and language therapists, dieticians, occupational therapists and physiotherapists. The reaction has been overwhelmingly positive because we are able to study anatomy in 3D, making it far more interactive than a standard conference."
National Radiotherapy Advisory Group, Ben Roe, senior lecturer in radiotherapy at the University of the West of England (UWE) and his team believe their second VERT system will help raise awareness of a profession that incorporates both science and care. They also hope that their use of VERT will highlight their innovative approach to learning. "VERT is helping us bridge the gap between practice and education," explained Roe. "As we acquire data, we are increasingly able to teach from real life cases, making our work up to date and closely linked to clinical practice."
The UWE team to take part in research in strategies for using IT in Education and they UWE Group review of VERT system recently attended the IT in Education International Conference.
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10 Nov 2018 Charleston, SCFree
DetailsTime : 3:00-10:00pm
Venue : WrennStock 2018
Address : 1000 Channel Marker Way
State : SC
Zip : 29410
This all day music festival is open to the public and completely FREE to everyone in the community! We will be providing live music, food and beverages including soda, water, beer and wine all for free so bring your lawn chair or relax on the provided hay bales and join us for a fun fall Saturday evening.
Wrenn Stock is perfect for the family and little ones as we'll have jump castles, face painting and games for the kids. The free dessert bar will feature all of your favorite fall desserts and candy. When pulling into The Channel at Bowen Apartments, we will have people directing you on where to park and someone there to shuttle you to the stage and lawn area.


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We were so excited to work with Amanda from Naturally You on her latest bridal photo shoot recently.
Naturally You is a Milwaukee-based business that offers wedding make-up, air brush tanning, and so much more. For all of our brides who are still looking for a make-up artist for their big day, we highly recommend Amanda. You can learn more about Naturally You by visiting their website (www.naturallyyoumke.com) or Facebook page.
Below are some of the photos featuring Miss Ruby's gowns! (Photography by Andrea Nicole Images.)


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Notes: due to the nature of the material, different tops, even in the same lot, can have light differences in colour or in the texture of the surface.
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HA NOI (VNS) — Chau Tuyet Van, Nguyen Thi Le Kim and Nguyen Thuy Xuan Linh won the U30 women's team gold at the ninth WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Aguascalientes, Mexico, yesterday.
The Vietnamese trio easily beat the teams from the Philippines, Turkey and Chinese Taipei to take the lead. Chinese Taipei won the silver medal and the bronze was shared by the United States and Turkey.
Vietnamese martial arts athletes also performed well in the other categories.
In the women's individual cadet category, Nguyen Thi Kim Ha and Mexico's Sofia Sepulveda bagged the bronze medal. The gold went to Korea's Su-yeong Choi, while Canada's Justina Yu took the silver.
In the U30 pair division, Mexico won the gold medal, while Chinese Taipei took the silver. Viet Nam (Tong Nguyen Bao and Lien Thi Tuyet Mai) and the United States shared the bronze medal.
In the women's individual freestyle in the over-17 category, Viet Nam's Ngo Thi Thuy Dung and Peru's Winnie Yi Wu Acuy won bronze medals. The winner was Adalis Munoz of the United States, followed by Russia's Yulia Popova.
In the U17 freestyle pair event, Vietnamese players Nguyen Dinh Khoi and Nguyen Thi Mong Quynh brought home a silver medal. China's Ming Da Hu and Meng Yue Wei teamed up to bag the gold medal. Mexico's Jose Reyes and Ibanez Ana Zulema and Russia's Mikhail Pustovit and Anastasiya Karnovich shared the bronze medal.
On the first day of the competition, which was held at the Olympic Gymnasium, South Korea won three of the nine gold medals up for grabs. Mexico, Viet Nam and the United States, as well as the Philippines, Turkey and China took home one gold medal each.
The 29-member Vietnamese team, led by Chairman of the Viet Nam Taekwondo Federation Truong Ngoc De, are competing in 24 out of 36 disciplines with the aim of winning at least two gold medals.
This year's four-day event has attracted a total of 461 poomsae athletes from 46 countries.
Viet Nam ranked second in the eighth edition of the same event held in Bali, Indonesia, last year, with three gold, three silver and five bronze medals. — VNS


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MANHATTAN, Kan. – Assistant coaches warned Frank Martin that the coming game might not be much fun.
The lack of enthusiasm that they detected early showed throughout the 65-46 victory over Texas Tech. The Wildcats walked away with the win despite allowing an 18-3 run late in the second half.
"It's called immaturity," Martin said. "Not respecting the fact that your senior teammates are down to eight opportunities. Not respecting the fact that your team is down to eight opportunities."
Shane Southwell scored 13 and Rodney McGruder and Will Spradling each added 10 points as the Wildcats sent the Red Raiders packing for the second time this season.
Kansas State stormed out of halftime with a 14-3 run that increased its advantage to 45-20. The scoring contrasted sharply to a first half of miserably stale and off-the-mark offense for both teams.
For Texas Tech, the scoring drought dragged on. The Red Raiders would not score their first field goal of the second half until nearly 10 minutes had passed. In that time, they scored a total of 5 points.
At that point, the Wildcats led 47-22. The Red Raiders refused to throw in the towel, however. Slowly but surely, Texas Tech chipped away at the deficit.
Luke Adams hit the team's first 3-pointer of the game to cut the Wildcats' lead to 49-29 with under 8 minutes to play.
On the strength of several more long-range baskets from Adams, the Red Raiders reeled off an 18-3 run to cut the lead to 50-40 with just under 3 minutes to play.
From there, a volley of free throws ensued. Adrian Diaz widened the lead to 15 points as he rebounded his own miss on the back end of the one-and-one and slammed it home for one of the few memorable moments in the game.
The free throws continued, increasing the Wildcats' lead and stretching out even longer what had been a painful game to watch.
That being said, the second half was magical compared to the previous 20 minutes.
Kansas State and Texas Tech each made just 6 field goals in the first half. The Red Raiders scored on just 30 percent of their shots from the floor, but that looked like the picture of competence next to the 23.1-percent shooting of the Wildcats.
After an agony of occasional back-and-forth scoring – and then a complete lack of scoring for over five minutes – Kansas State led 23-15 with just under 2 minutes to play in the first half.
A string of 8 free throws between Spradling, Southwell and Martavious Irving created more respectable distance and gave the Wildcats a 31-17 lead at halftime.
After the first 20 minutes, no player had scored in double figures.
"We got real stagnant in the first half," Southwell said. "We weren't moving, weren't passing the ball, so we need to keep working on our spread offense."
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Alright, alright. Before I get started can I just say that I adore this premise? Best way to suck people in is with a little bit of twisted humour, and it certainly got me on the hook!
Now then, to the game itself. What we have here is a standard dungeon crawler with a unique little twist. Well, a couple of twists. The first one is the puzzle platforming element. Not something I'm used to seeing in this style of game, but it's more than welcome! It adds an extra air of challenge to things on top of the enemies bombarding us!
The second twist is the princesses themselves. Once you rescue them they grant you special abilities, and I'm guessing as the game goes on you may need to bring certain princesses along to complete certain areas. This is very exciting if true! So many possibilities!
We only encounter one princess in the demo, Zombie Princess, who is evidently going to be my favourite, but I am looking forward to seeing who else we get to rescue along the way!
The fighting element is done really well, with special moves and items to help keep things interesting and to stop me from dying (or at least attempt to stop me from dying, I definitely did that a few times), and with the Kickstarter fully backed we have a lot more to look forward to!
I urge you all to have a go at this really fun little game, and I urge the dev team to keep up the awesome work! A little spit and polish is required here and there, and the text could use a little cleaning up too but I'm hyped for the completed version of this little gem! =)


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I saw baby & american sniper recently
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Frittata Nigessa
Ingredients: –
6 medium to large yellow potatoes
8 large eggs
1 large leek (or sub with cooking onions)
2 vine tomatoes (or more if required)
2 cups of grated sharp cheddar cheese
½ cup Grainy Dijon mustard
½ cup horseradish (not the creamy one)
Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper
Smoked paprika
1 tbsp of butter
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (XVOO) as required
Makes enough for eight to 10 people (Depending on the size of your potatoes)
Wash and clean potatoes (removing eyes and cuts) do not peel. Dry with paper towel. Place in microwave and cook until soft (usually about 6 – 7 minutes on high, depending on the microwave) – should just be able to squeeze and feel soft. Remove from microwave, split in half to cool and set aside.
Cut leeks so that most of the dark green is removed. Then cut in half down the length. Starting and the root end remove the root and discard. From the root end cut across the leek as finely as possible creating moon shape halves. As you get closer to the darker section remove the outer leaves as they can be tough. Heat a 10" non-stick frying-pan (you may need to increase the size depending on how large your potatoes are), add butter and a little XVOO. When the pan is hot add the leeks and cook on a medium heat until just starting to brown. Set aside on a plate to cool (these will be added to the egg mixture later so need to be cooled)
In a large bowl add the eggs, the dijon, the horseradish, salt and pepper (I have been known to add some fresh rosemary and chopped chives, but that is optional). Whisk until the mixture is fully blended (I use an old hand held egg beater)
Preheat oven to 350deg F, 150 C
Placing the halved potatoes face down on a chopping board (helps with the cutting) slice, as thinly as possible across the potato. Season the potatoes with salt & pepper and Italian seasoning. Mix together to separate the potato pieces as best as possible. (it is ok if they break) Heat the previously used pan with olive oil (about ¼ cup xvoo) and when hot add the potatoes. Turning frequently into the olive oil – let the xvoo absorb into the potato. Try the mixture and, if necessary, add salt & pepper. (better not to add too much as it can't be removed once it is in the mix).
Slice the tomatoes.
Add the now cooled leeks to the egg mixture and combine
Add the potatoes to the egg mixture, stir to combine and return the mixture to the frying pan without delay (the hot potatoes start cooking the egg mixture as they combine)
Cover the pan mixture with a generous amount of the grated cheese (the objective is to create a layer of cheese that can 'float' the tomato slices – allowing the moisture from the tomatoes to evaporate, rather than making the Frittata wet)
Starting at the outer edge, gently place the tomato pieces around the Frittata working your way to the center. Grate a little more cheese lightly over the tomatoes.
Place the whole frying pan into the oven. Cook for 30 minutes. + or –
When removing the pan from the oven be very careful the handle will be extremely hot. Use oven gloves and make sure you place it where no one will accidentally grab the handle.
Remove from the oven when cooked (check by gentle shaking the pan – the egg mixture should be set). Dust with smoked paprika while still hot and set aside to cool.
Removing from the pan
When completely cool, work a soft spatula around the outside edge. You should be able to see the Frittata lift a little. Place a plate over the pan and turn upside down. The Frittata should drop onto the plate. Then place another plate on top of the Frittata and turn the right way up. The Frittata is best served warm.
It can be refrigerated and kept for a few days or frozen. Reheat in a microwave or oven as required. It actually improves by reheating.


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Using a word incorrectly, whether in written correspondence or in daily speech, can make you look ignorant. You don't want that! Educate yourself: to avoid future (vocabulary-related) embarassment, check out this list of commonly misused words.
News Tuesday: Code Code Code
Michael Sayman, a 17-year-old game developer who taught himself how to code, was recognized by Mark Zuckerberg at Facebook's development conference last week. After he graduates from high school next month, Sayman will intern at Facebook over the summer. In this story from NPR, he discusses the app he created (4 Snaps), how he used the money earned from the app to help support his family, and how he thinks many schools overlook the value of technology education. Learn more here.
Do you think schools are "missing the point" when it comes to technology education? Do you agree with Sayman that teachers "don't want to embrace the technology because of the fear that...one day the student might outsmart the teacher"? Did you know you could earn real money developing apps? Would you want to develop your own app if you could learn the basics of coding?
"Where's the African-American Harry Potter or the Mexican Katniss?" -YA author Matt de la Peña
Authors and publishers agree: stories with non-white protagonists are shamefully rare in books written for teens. The lack of diversity in YA fiction is not just about a lack of multicultural characters and books, but also reflected in the dearth of writers of color. So what can be done to ensure the publication of more diverse stories? In this article from CNN, Matt de la Peña, a Mexican-American author and teacher, discusses how the lack of characters that looked like him in books he read as a teenager made it seem like publishing his own stories was not a possibility--and how that all changed. Read more here.
Check out one of these great books from the WRHS Library Media Center!
Cover art via publishers.
Book & Movie News: Paper Towns
The film of John Green's popular novel The Fault in Our Stars hasn't even been released yet, and already plans are in the works to make another of his popular books, Paper Towns, into a movie . Actor Nat Wolff, who plays Isaac in the TFiOS adaptation, will return as the main character of Paper Towns, Quentin (Q), a boy in search of the mysterious (and mysteriously missing) Margo.
Read more here.
Big changes are coming to the SAT ! Back in 2005, the College Board, creators of the SAT, updated the test to better reflect current standards in education. These changes included eliminating the analogy portion of the test, updating the math portion, and adding an essay. Well, those changes may not have been as effective as planned, as a major overhaul is scheduled for Spring 2016. Learn more by clicking the links below:
Learn more about the changes made to the test here.
Learn more about the reasoning for the overhaul here.
Yesterday, the American Library Association announced the winners of the 2014 Youth Media Awards!
Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
Locomotive, by Brian Floca
Newbery Award for most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures, by Kate DiCamillo
Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
Midwinterblood, written by Marcus Sedgwick
Stonewall Book Award - Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award given annually to English-language works of exceptional merit for children or teens relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience:
Beautiful Music for Ugly Children, written by Kirstin Cronn-Mills and Fat Angie, written by E. E. Charlton-Trujillo
Click here to read the full list of winners, as well as honor books and other awards (like the YALSA award for best nonfiction for teens and the Alex Awards for the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences!)
A new study shows that reading a novel can boost your empathy and brain function "for days" at a time.
From Psychology Today:
"Researchers found that becoming engrossed in a novel enhances connectivity in the brain and improves brain function. Interestingly, reading fiction was found to improve the reader's ability to put themselves in another person's shoes and flex the imagination in a way that is similar to the visualization of a muscle memory in sports."
When was the last time you read a great book? Read more about the research findings here.
Image: "Girl with book" by Leander Engström [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
News Tuesday: Why Attribution Matters
Last week, something really mind-boggling happened to one of my friends. On Monday, a humor piece my friend Zack wrote two years ago for our friend Mike's website, The Inclusive, went viral. When I say viral, I mean VIRAL: MILLIONS of hits. It was on Reddit. Then the Huffington Post. Then the Yahoo homepage. Then George Takei's Facebook page. Then…it was everywhere. It even ended up on the Washington D.C. evening news! You may have seen it yourself. After two years of sitting quietly at the Inclusive, Zack's satirical letter to Santa was now seen by millions of people. Well, the first page of the letter, at least. This is where the problem of attribution arises.
Before I get too ahead of myself, here is what happened:
December 19, 2011: Zack writes a satirical Christmas letter to Santa, and publishes it on our mutual friend Mike's website, The Inclusive.
Sometime between December 2011 and November 2013: A Reddit user finds page one of said letter and posts it without attribution to the original source.
November 29, 2013: A German windsurfer going by the handle Gequeoman finds the letter on Reddit, and tweets the one-page picture.
December 1, 2013: The Huffington Post publishes Gequeoman's tweet, as well as some commentary along the lines of, "Oh, kids these days…"
December 2, 2013: Tweet, and letter, go viral, showing up on multiple media sites in a matter of hours.
So what's the problem here? Zack is getting recognition for his comedy, right?
Not exactly.
All Zack's friends and supporters were thrilled for him—I've known Zack since he was eighteen-years-old, and he is an incredibly dedicated, hard working, and all-around good human being. We, his friends, have known for a long time that he is a brilliant comedian, and now millions of people could enjoy his humor, too! But something was wrong—a big something. Nowhere, not anywhere on any of these secondary news sites, was Zack's name listed with the letter, nor was the original publication site posted. In fact, many of the media outlets posting the piece and commenting on it guessed that the letter was written by an actual child. On top of that, while the original piece was a full five pages long, only the first page went viral.
So, why does this matter? As one student asked me earlier this year, "Don't people who put things on the Internet just expect people to steal it?" The answer to that, in my opinion, is a resounding "No." The Internet does not spontaneously create content—every funny article you read, picture you see, and video you watch was created by a real live human being. It's easy to forget this fact, but it doesn't make it any less true. In Zack's case, he is a professional comedian in Brooklyn, and while its true that he created the letter to share his humor with readers, he also probably wrote it to get his name out there and possibly get hired to write professionally. Zack posted the letter because he had a funny idea, and wanted to share it. In the original incarnation of the letter, it was several pages long, and included Zack's biography and contact information. Without attribution through proper citation, Zack is robbed of this recognition for his hard work.
….Because it IS hard work. Writing satire is not easy. It demands synthesizing humor, cultural themes, current events, and audience awareness in delicate balance. Zack planned, drafted, and composed the letter thoughtfully with a specific product in mind; that product clearly resonated with readers. While Zack definitely wanted people to read the letter, I'm sure he also wanted the credit for creating it--who wouldn't?
Additionally, in the letter's original posting on The Inclusive, it was also readily apparent that the letter was a work of satire, and not actually written by a child. That matters, because it affects interpretation of the letter. On Mashable's Watercooler blog (Mashable is a leading social media and technology site) the author of the article covering the letter stated, "While the letter's source hasn't been verified, it's not unreasonable to believe a small child wrote it." By the time she posted the letter on Monday afternoon, that statement was already incorrect—the letter had been verified by HuffPo and Yahoo as written by a comedian, not a child, and Zack had been given credit in the corrections lines. The Mashable post is a clear example of lazy journalism, in that the writer did not do her job validating her source material. Laziness, often, goes hand-in-hand with incompetence and ignorance. I do not want any of you to ever be thought of as lazy, incompetent, or ignorant, as you move forward in your lives, and create content of your own. Is that, after all, who you really want to be?
Put yourself in Zack's situation. Would you really be okay with people taking your own original work, that you were proud of, and using it without your permission? How about without giving you credit? How about if they passed it off as their own work? Or if they felt they deserved more credit for sharing it that you did for creating it? This is the constant struggle of writers and artists working in our digital world. Students, casual users of the Internet, and even (lazy) journalists do this every single day, and it is just plain wrong. Don't contribute to the problem. Attribute the creators and sources--show those writers and artists the same respect you would want yourself. Choose to be better than the lazy way.
Whether you're a fan of the Harry Potter books or movies, or if you've never turned a page or watched a minute of J. K. Rowling's wizarding epic, there's a great message in this essay about how the choices we make determine the types of lives we lead. (But, to be fair, if you're a Neville fan, you're probably going to love this even more...) Click to read.
News Tuesday: Finalists for 2013 National Book Award For Young People's Literature Announced!
The finalists for the 2013 National Book Award for Young People's Literature were announced recently, and it's a diverse list of some heavy-hitting authors.
I, for one, am absolutely thrilled to see Gene Luen Yang's gorgeous graphic novel Boxers & Saints make the list, because it shows an increased acceptance of the literary value of graphic novels (really!). History scholars, take note! This is a fascinating historical-fiction work about the Boxer Rebellion, told from two perspectives. Check out the book trailer here. Yang previously won the Michael Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature in 2007 for his graphic novel American Born Chinese.
Also worth noting, is Meg Rosoff's Picture Me Gone. Rosoff previously won the Printz Award in 2005 for her novel How I Live Now, which will be released as a movie starring Saorsie Ronan in November. Cynthia Kadohata, author of nominated book The Thing About Luck, won the Newbery Award in 2005 for her book Kira-Kira. Kathi Appelt, author of nominated book The True Blue Scouts of Sugar Man Swamp was a National Book Award finalist in 2008 for her book, The Underneath, which received a Newbery Honor that year. Phew! Winners for this year's award will be announced November 20th, 2013!
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The Destruction of Small Ideas
Repress of the classic album 'The Destruction Of Small Ideas', which was released on April 30th and sold out the first 10,000 copies within a week.
After releasing their second album 'One Time For All Time' late in 2005, the Sheffield quartet set about touring relentlessly. They re-visited many of the UK cities they had played in before, and also ventured abroad for the first time, taking in nine countries along the way. One of those was Japan , where they played Summer Sonic Festival in August in front of 10,000 people, followed by a return in the autumn for some headline shows. In December they went into the studio and recorded their best album yet – 'The Destruction Of Small Ideas'.
- When We Were Younger & Better
- A Failsafe
- Don't Go Down to Sorrow
- Wax Futures
- These Things You Can't Unlearn
- Lyonesse
- Music Is Music as Devices Are Kisses Is Everything
- The Distant and Mechanised Glow of Eastern European Dance Parties
- Little Victories
- Primer
- White Peak/Dark Peak
- The Conspiracy of Seeds" (featuring Circle Takes the Square)


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Skilled jewellery designer Vibha Gupta, the brain behind Arkish Jewels, lets us delve into the aesthetics of her brand, and her journey into the fascinating world of gems, that she so passionately pursues. Her craft is ingenious and exquisite, that leaves a lasting impact on aficionados of glistening beauties! We blur the lines as we surpass gender barriers to unveil a jewelled 'chest'.
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If you are travelling in Norway and looking for areas of outstanding beauty you don't want to miss Lofoten in the north of the country. The archipel off the coast consists of about 80 islands offering breathtaking landscapes and idyllic views.
How to Reach Lofoten
There are many ways to get to the islands. The main hubs on the mainland are Narvik and Bodø, both terminus of the railway lines from the south. There are two daily trains from Trondheim to Bodø and two daily services from Narvik to Luleå in Sweden, including the night train to Stockholm. To continue from Bodø and Narvik to Lofoten you have to change from train to either ferry, bus or airplane.
From Narvik, you can reach Lofoten with the daily buses of 177 Nordland, which run all the way along the E10 road via the capital of Lofoten, Svolvær, to Å in the very south. The trip from Narvik to Svolvær takes about 4 1/2 hours, a ticket costs about 250 NOK. The timetables from Narvik to Svolvær are available on railcc, for all schedules have a look at the schedule search of 177 Nordland.
From Bodø there are several options: You can take a ferry to Moskenes which takes about four hours and costs about 210 NOK. A fast catamaran connects Bodø with Svolvær in four hours for 360 NOK. Both are operated by Torghatten Nord. If you prefer a flight, Widerøe offers connections to Svolvær (SVJ), Leknes (LKN) and Røst (RET). Tickets range between 500 and 1000 NOK and can be booked through SAS or Widerøe.
ROUTE Suggestion on the Lofoten Islands
On my trip I decided to fly from Bodø to Svolvær and make my way from there south via Kabelvåg and Henningsvær to Moskenes. To get back to the mainland I took the ferry from Moskenes to Bodø. For the whole trip I calculated three days. Of course you could spend much more time on Lofoten, but I had other places to visit remaining on my list.
Bodø – Svolvær
The quickest way to get to Lofoten is the airplane. It takes about one hour to cross the North Sea and reach the small airport of Svolvær (SVJ).
You can already spot the many small islands while approaching Lofoten. Since the airport is very small you can claim your luggage within minutes after landing and head for your destination.
Svolvær – Kabelvåg
To get to Svolvær from the airport I took a taxi. The short ride (5 minutes/6 km) cost about 150 NOK. Svolvær, the capital of Lofoten has the best connections to the mainland and is a good starting point for a short trip around the islands. You will find a number of shops, restaurants and galleries there, and have a look at the daily Hurtigruten services, connecting cities along the Norwegian coast between Bergen and Kirkenens. From Svolvær you can start your trip to the south. Just 6 km to the south I recommend to visit the small village of Kabelvåg which you can easily reach by walking along the E10 or by bus.
Kabelvåg in the heart of Lofoten is a small village with many old buildings. A little outside the centre you can visit the impressive "Vågan Church", also known as the Lofoten Cathedral. It is the largest wooden church in the north of Norway and can host up to 1200 people.
Kabelvåg – Henningsvær
After visiting Kabelvåg I continued to Henningsvær. The bus ride took about 20 minutes and cost 50 NOK. The last part of the route takes you along a number of bridges connecting small islands before you reach the small fishing town.
Henningsvær - also called "Venice of the Lofoten" - is a small, old fishing village, located on a number of small islands off the coast. The small and colourful houses and the backdrop of the impressive mountains makes for many fascinating views.
Besides tourism, the economy of Lofoten depends on fishing. Henningsvær has been the centre of fishing on Lofoten since the 19th century. In spring, the fish is hanged on large wooden frames in order to dry and for conservation.
Henningsvær – Moskenes
My last stop on that tour was Moskenes in the south of Lofoten. To get the bus there I had to get to Rørvik on the E10 main road from Henningsvær. However, there are no buses from Henningsvær on Sundays, so you have to walk or take a taxi to get to Rørvik (if you decide to walk, mind that it is about 9km from Henningsvær). The bus ride to Moskenes then takes between 3 and 4 hours, depending on the connection and costs about 175 NOK.
Towards the south of Lofoten, the landscapes tend to get more and more spectacular. Close to Moskenes you will see the highest peak of western Lofoten, Hermannsdalstinden with 1029 meters asl.
Moskenes – Bodø
From Moskenes I took the ferry back to Bodø. It usually runs twice daily, the single ticket is 210 NOK.
GET to Lofoten via Narvik
If you are travelling by train, the best way to include Lofoten in your tour is to make a round trip: Starting from Bodø, go to Moskenes or Svolvær and then make your way across Lofoten towards Narvik. From there, you can continue by train towards Sweden.
Train tickets for NORWAY are available at ACPRail and NSB.
Train tickets for SWEDEN are available on Omio, ACPRail or SJ.
And tickets to fly to Norway on Kiwi and Skyscanner.
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Spring finally (temporarily) sprung in the PNW on Friday, figured I'd best take advantage before another five day stretch of gray+rain pain. Decided to head out to Syncline again as it is in some weird Bermuda Triangle of weather that allows it to stay dry when the rest of the world within a one hour drive are building arks and rounding up two of every animal. As the GF had the day off decided it'd be a good day for her to get out on her newtoher Giant XTC2 courtesy of Fat Tire Farm's rental sale and get her a first taste of 'real' mountain biking (she's done a few Forest Park yawners, but I don't think that counts as mountain biking).
Distance: Short, damn short. ~7 miles or so.
Weather: Dope. 65ish. Perfectly clear with a slight breeze to keep you cool on the uphill.
Short summary: Slowest….ride…..ever. When you get passed by 70 year olds out dayhiking….only 1/2 kidding. To be expected though as Emily hasn't been on the bike much nor ridden any trails since age 7 on a My Little Pony bike.
The up: Nothing like a crawling speed fully clipped in fall before even getting on the trail. Skills. Always forget I'm NOT on my city bike with flats. Dry trails. A bit rutted about 1/2 mile from the infamous brown house. Beautiful views at a pace slow enough to take them in. It took Emily a bit to get into the mentality of it, to settle into a pace that was comfortable for her, and just get comfortable on a bike in non-fire road situations. After she shook off the initial fear/hesitation from doing something new she ended up doing well and enjoying the day. To make it a bit more interesting for myself I'd ride ahead 1/2 mile or so and wait for her to catch up.
The down: Again slow, but to be expected with the n00bidity (yup, that just happened, made up a new word, call Merriam), getting a feel for bike control, where the brakes engage and how much pressure is needed, shifting weight around, counterbalancing, etc.etc.etc.
Post-ride pizza and beer DEVOURED at Double Mountain Brewery aka Cheers – seriously, everybody that came through the door knew the servers, hostesses, etc. Insane pizza if you're into high heat, wood fired, chewy with char pizza goodness.
Was trying out a new app 'iMapMyRide' and outside of it's hunger for battery life I'm impressed. A couple screenshots of the type of data it gives you on the free version below.


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Originally published in the Pacific Coast Bulletin, May 6, 1927
"The Story of the Electric Detonator" [Internet Explorer only] is depicted in a new educational motion-picture film just completed by the United States Bureau of Mines, Department of Commerce, in cooperation with one of the large explosive manufacturing concerns. The film shows in graphic detail the methods of manufacture and use of this modern and highly practical device for the firing of explosives. (more…)


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Discerning Digital MD Richard Lucas spoke recently to Greater Manchester Business Week about why investing in digital is no longer a choice.
The pace of technological and digital change has gone into overdrive over the past two decades. The ways in which we work, shop, play and communicate are being revolutionised at regular intervals - and this shows no sign of abating.
Businesses that don't choose to keep up with this evolution run the risk of being left behind.
Richard Lucas is founder and managing director of Discerning Digital, based in Manchester's King Street.
He established the company in 2012 to enable companies to develop new revenue streams, create new products and institute change across their organisations through successful digital transformation.
Here he gives his opinions on the state of the sector today.
"While I believe that every business should consider themselves a digital business, often this isn't the case.
"Many of the businesses I speak with are just at the beginning of a digital transformation process, and many more are not fully aware of the risks of failing to embed digital at their core, or indeed of the enormous advantages of doing so.
"I think what's key to this failing is the perception that digital is about technology or reserved for technology businesses. For me, digital is, and always has been, about your customers.
"The advent of mobile devices has created an always-on consumer, one who wants to do their banking on the bus, talk directly to their favourite brands on social media and get peer-to-peer reviews on products and services.
"The levels of convenience, service and personalisation of big digital players like Amazon and Google have (perhaps unfairly) raised the expectations of customers, and even corporate buyers are demanding more from their interactions with businesses.
"You may not consider your business to be digital but your customers almost certainly are, and if you don't think your business is digital, then you aren't truly focussing on your customers.
"If you're trying to engage the connected customer, digitisation matters to your business.
"Digital disruption typically arrives in waves, and it's only a matter of time before all industries feel its effect.
Some of the earliest industries affected include media and publishing, and their increasing digital maturity can be seen in the streaming services and online content platforms we now enjoy.
"More traditional industries are now feeling the impact. Professional services including law and accountancy are under pressure to get to grips with the risks posed to their models by these innovations.
"Automation technologies are already picking off lower grade tasks which don't require specialist input and I know of law firms in Manchester who are experimenting with AI to improve their customer service.
"Such experimentation will change how these types of businesses operate, as well as their customer base and hiring practices. It could even move the needle on training and education for their industries, with more specialist skills gaining value, while certain functions will become fully automated.
"Engaging more connected services also means data is fast becoming a digital pressure point. With such businesses processing and handling vast volumes of sensitive customer information, data is already a major area of digital risk.
If you don't think your business is digital, you aren't focusing on your customers.
"Not only do we have data that proves what the benefits of digital are, we have alarming predictions about the fate of businesses who fail to keep apace.
"Altimeter's inaugural 'State of Digital Transformation' report found the benefits of digital transformation to be a 63% increase in customer satisfaction, 49% uplift in lead generation and 46% increase in conversions.
"Capgemini and MIT Sloan Management Reviews research, 'How digital leaders outperform their peers in every industry' draws compelling conclusions about the business benefits of digital transformation, demonstrating that more digitally-mature companies enjoy greater profitability, higher revenue generation and higher market valuations.
On the reverse:
At least 40% of all businesses will die in the next 10 years, if they don't figure out how to change their entire company to accommodate new technologies.
John Chambers, Cisco chairman
"I'd advise that you:
If I could give one key area for businesses to focus on when thinking about digital, data would be it.
"Too many businesses are unprepared, or worse, unaware of their legal responsibilities surrounding the processing of data.
"With newer, tighter EU data legislation due next year, this is one of the most urgent areas I am having conversations in. It's imperative that you begin to audit your data processes and invest in robust data governance and management to meet this deadline.
"Beyond compliance, getting to grips with your data can help you unlock the value hidden within for data-driven innovations, from creating new products and identifying new market opportunities, to getting a deeper understanding of your customers. Investing in this level of digital insight could be what accelerates your competitive edge".
(An edited version of this interview was published on Greater Manchester Business Week.)
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Just over a month ago, more than 300 friends and supporters celebrated the thousands of futures brightened though adoption at WACAP's annual Children's Hope Gala, held this year at Seattle's Four Seasons Hotel. Together we also remembered our promise to the orphaned and vulnerable children across the globe who continue to wait for a family.
Because of the generosity of our supporters and their commitment to helping each child find the love of a family, together we raised over $250,000, which will support WACAP's Promise Fund. Special thanks to presenting sponsor Group Health, who helped make this event possible. The funds generated will help WACAP continue to identify the children most in need, reach out to find the right family for each child, and provide grants for families if fees present barriers to bringing a child home.
One of the children now home with her family is Shruthi, whom we were privileged to welcome as a guest with her mom Cathy and sister Kaylee at this year's auction. Shruthi was born in India with a number of special needs including limb differences, a cleft palate, eye issues, and club feet (many related to a rare condition called Larsen syndrome). Although she waited several years for the family who was right for her, WACAP's Family Finders team didn't stop searching for her adoptive parents, and Shruthi was adopted in March of 2010 at age 4 by a family who knew how special this little girl was.
Today, she's home — a 7-year-old whose voice brightens everyone's day (something WACAP staff learned firsthand after Shuthi's recent visit to the WACAP Renton headquarters). Because of the support of her family, Shruthi's getting the medical care she needs and she's blossoming. We won't soon forget the cheer and the laughter of this amazing little girl as she walked through the office and later joined us at the auction, greeting all she met like they were dear friends.


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Anthony Scaramucci who was a former official to the president gave the hint that the Trump Administration may soon legalize the use of marijuana. The Former White House Communications Director suggests the timing to be after the midterms. In his interview with a leading online media, Scaramucci holds the opinion that the president is disposed … Continue reading ""Trump Will Legalize Marijuana" Anthony Scaramucci Forecasts"
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Marijuana yoga, also known as Ganja yoga, simply means smoking Marijuana before practicing. Ancient texts actually describe this practice and for millennia, Yogis have used various herbs to enhance exercise. Weed and yoga are similar in that they both shift consciousness in such a way that it enables one to open up to energy, emotional … Continue reading "What is Marijuana Yoga?"
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A recycling plant explosion in Granite City, Illinois has left two dead. Local police officers and firefighters cannot get inside the recycling plant at this time due to safety concerns. A breaking news report about the Granite City explosion on Fox News indicates that first responders fear the death toll could grow substantially higher. The Totall Metal Recycling plant employs more than 160 people, according to the business website.
Excerpt from a CBS Local St. Louis report on the Granite City recycling plant explosion at Totall Metal:
"At least one mortar shell exploded, and no one is allowed near the scene of the explosion for fear of another explosion if there are more mortar shells."
#BREAKING looks like more employees leaving Totall Metal Recycling in Granite City @kmov pic.twitter.com/WkQahSAoj1
— Laura Hettiger KMOV (@LauraKHettiger) August 25, 2014
. @IDOT_Illinois workers directing Totall Metal Recycling employees out of business @kmov pic.twitter.com/yPE5yXd9P3
— Laura Hettiger KMOV (@LauraKHettiger) August 25, 2014
Check back with The Inquisitr for more details about the recycling plant explosion as more details become available.
Another view of the Totall Metal Recycling plant in Granite City. Two dead and one injured in an explosion. #STL pic.twitter.com/KFCxKjxSDd
— SkyFOX Helicopter (@SkyFOXSTL) August 25, 2014
BREAKING: 2 people killed, 1 injured in explosion at Totall Metal Recycling Plant in Granite City, Ill. http://t.co/31TdTX9YtB
— STLtoday (@stltoday) August 25, 2014
Two killed in Granite City recycling plant explosion http://t.co/OLN4nNSkyQ
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Nativa Thyroid Complex is a supplement helping support the function of the thyroid.
Nativa Thyroid Complex could help with*:
- Thyroid function support
- Energy provision
- Reduces feelings of fatigue
The active ingredients in the Nativa Thyroid Complex are:
- L-tyrosine is included in the formulation as the thyroid gland combines tyrosine and iodine to make thyroid hormone.
- Selenium supports efficient thyroid hormone synthesis and metabolism, while protecting the thyroid gland from damage by excessive iodide exposure.
- Kelp is a rich source of iodine required for the conversion of T4 into T3. It can help the body in the regulation and functioning of thyroid hormones.
- B-vitamins can boost energy levels.
*Efficacy of support may vary between users.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) 1.4mg, Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 1.6mg, Vitamin B3 (Nicotinamide) 9mg, Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 6mg, Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) 2mg, Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 1 µg, Selenium 1 µg, L-Tyrosine 250mg, Kelp Powder 100mg
Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage.
Adults and children 12 years and older:
Take one capsule before breakfast and one capsule before lunch, with a glass of water.
- Do not use if allergic to iodine.
- Do not use if hypersensitivity or allergy exists towards any of the ingredients.


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Aimed at final year undergraduate, postgraduate research students and academics who wish to share their research interests with colleagues and researchers in the field of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, the seminars will develop the understanding of Islam and the Middle East from political, socio-cultural, religious, economic and anthropological perspectives.
Enes Yalcin, Dundee University PhD student, will be leading the upcoming seminar with discussions of 'Social and psychological implications of hajj (pilgrimage): An Islamic comparative approach'.
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* 1Lb Lamb mince
* 1 cup peas
* 1 onion finely chopped
* 2 Teaspoons Curry Powder
* 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
* 2 Finely Chopped Cayenne Chillies
* 4 Cloves Crushed Garlic
* 2 inches Root Ginger grated
* 5 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
* 4 Tablespoons roughly chopped coriander leaves
* 1 teaspoon Garam Massalla
Cooking method for Keema Peas
Serves 2
Make a paste of the curry powder and chilli powder with a little water. Fry the onion until translucent in the veg oil then add the garlic, ginger and chilli and stir fry on medium for a further 2 minutes. Add the curry and chilli powder paste and stir in and fry for a further 30 secs. Add the mince and stir fry until cooked. Add the peas and stir fry for a further 5 minutes. If needed add a little water to prevent the curry becoming too thick or dry. Now add the finely chopped coriander leaves and cook for a further minute.
Keema Peas Recipe


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Representing Africa in British Museums
This event has now finished!
bjects from the African continent were initially acquired by traders, political officers, explorers, scholars, and missionaries. How well does this material represent Africa?
We explore this question with internationally-renowned curators and academics of African collections in Britain.
Planned presentations
Speaker order will be alphabetical
Exploring donors, uncovering collections, and transforming displays: the Africa collection at RAMM
Mr Tony Eccles (Curator of Ethnography, Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Exeter)
Representing (South) Africa in the British Museum: the art of many nations
Dr John Giblin (Head of Africa Section, Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas, British Museum)
Representing African Islam in British Museums
Professor Timothy Insoll (Al-Qasimi Chair in African and Islamic Archaeology, Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies, University of Exeter)
Rearrangements and Reevaluations of the African Collection at Liverpool's World Museum, 1895 to 2018
Dr Zachary Kingdon (Curator, Africa Collections, World Museum, Liverpool)
Kente Trade: African Choices and British Museums
Dr Malika Kraamer (Independent Curator and Researcher)
The Rehabilitation of the Fetish
Professor John Mack (The Sainsbury Research Unit, Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts, University of East Anglia)
Manchester Museum's Cross Disciplinary Approach to Representing Africa
Mr Stephen Welsh and Dr Campbell Price (Curators of Living Cultures and Egypt and Sudan, The Manchester Museum, University of Manchester)
Re-collecting the Missionary Road: Excavating Collections from a South African Contact Zone
Dr Chris Wingfield (Senior Curator [Archaeology], Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge)
African Collections in the National Museum of Scotland
Dr Sarah Worden (Senior Curator, African collections, Department of World cultures, National Museums Scotland)
Putting the ethnography back into ethnography galleries: Redisplaying African collections in the new World gallery at the Horniman
Dr Johanna Zetterstrom-Sharp (Curator of Anthropology, Horniman Museum, London)
In association with the Institute of Arab and Islamic Studies