{"url": "https://tracyksmith.com/", "date": "2024-02-22T14:19:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473819.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222125841-20240222155841-00451.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9502536654472351, "token_count": 1354, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__56244141", "lang": "en", "text": "Tracy K. Smith is an American poet and educator who served as the 22nd Poet Laureate of the United States from 2017 to 2019. She is the author of five poetry collections: Such Color (2021), Wade in the Water (2018), Life on Mars (2011) (which won a Pulitzer Prize), Duende (2007), and The Body’s Question (2003). She also wrote a memoir, Ordinary Light (2015).\nTracy K. Smith’s latest book, To Free the Captives (2023), is a work of personal and historical nonfiction that illuminates the American past and present. It is a plea for the American soul that traces Smith’s paternal lineage - Black, southern, ordinary and extraordinary - to reveal the losses and lessons that course through her writing.\nSmith discovered her passion for writing and poetry at an early age, inspired by Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain, and other literary giants. She lives in Princeton, NJ with her husband and three children.\nTo Free the Captives is a collection of interlinked essays by Tracy K. Smith that explores her family’s history and legacy in Sunflower, Alabama, the red-dirt town where her father’s family comes from. Smith considers her father’s life and the life of her grandfather through the lens of history. The book is a work of personal and historical nonfiction that illuminates the American past and present. It is a plea for the American soul that traces Smith’s paternal lineage - Black, southern, ordinary and extraordinary - to reveal the losses and lessons that course through her writing.\nSuch Color is a stunning showcase of Tracy K. Smith’s poetic brilliance. Spanning her four award-winning collections and featuring eighteen new poems, this volume traces Smith’s journey from a curious child to a celebrated poet, from a witness of history to a visionary of the cosmos. With extraordinary intelligence and exhilarating range, Smith explores the vast questions of existence, the mysteries of love and loss, the injustices of racism and violence, and the hope of resistance and redemption. Her voice is clear-eyed, compassionate, and daring, inviting us to share her awe of the world and its possibilities. Such Color is a magnificent retrospective that affirms Smith’s place as one of the most treasured poets of our time.\nTracy K. Smith explores America’s present and past with a keen eye and a lyrical voice in Wade in the Water, a collection of poems that connects our contemporary moment to our nation’s complex history and to a sense of the eternal. These are poems of varying scale: some capture a glimpse of song or memory; some collage an array of documents and voices; and some transcend the known world into the mystical, the sacred. Smith’s distinctive voice―curious, lyrical, and wry―examines what it means to be a citizen, a mother, and an artist in a culture mediated by wealth, men, and violence. Here, personal utterance becomes part of a larger collective voice as the collection includes erasures of The Declaration of Independence and letters from African American soldiers in the Civil War, a found poem composed of evidence of corporate pollution and accounts of near-death experiences, and a sequence based on testimonies of recent immigrants and refugees. Wade in the Water is a powerful and luminous book by one of America’s essential poets.\nTracy K. Smith tells her remarkable story in Ordinary Light, a memoir that explores her coming-of-age and the meaning of home against a complex backdrop of race, faith, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and daughter. Tracy K. Smith grew up as the youngest of five children in suburban California, loved by her parents who taught her to believe in God. But after a summer in Alabama at her grandmother’s house, she returns to California with a new sense of what it means to be black: from her mother’s memories of picking cotton as a girl in her father’s field for pennies a bushel, to her parents’ involvement in the Civil Rights movement. These startling contrasts–between her family’s past, her own comfortable present, and the promise of her future–will eventually compel her to act on her passions for love and \"ecstatic possibility,\" and her desire to become a writer. But when her mother is diagnosed with cancer, which she says is part of God’s plan, Tracy must learn a new way to love and care for someone whose beliefs she has outgrown. Written with poetic precision and economy, this beautiful and moving kaleidoscope of self and family offers us a universal story of finding and losing ourselves amid the places we call home.\nIn Life on Mars, Tracy K. Smith imagines a soundtrack for the universe with poems that evoke David Bowie and interplanetary travel. She explores the discoveries, failures, and oddities of human existence in a sci-fi future devoid of real dangers. She also contemplates the dark matter that keeps people both close and distant, and revisits the kitschy concepts like “love” and “illness” now relegated to the Museum of Obsolescence. These poems reveal the realities of life lived here, on the ground, where a daughter is imprisoned in the basement by her own father, where celebrities and pop stars walk among us, and where the poet herself loses her father, one of the engineers who worked on the Hubble Space Telescope. This collection won Smith the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for poetry.\nDuende is a poetry collection by Tracy K. Smith that draws inspiration from Federico García Lorca’s concept of duende, the dark and elusive force that an artist seeks to channel from within. It can lead to revelation, but it also embraces and serenades death. Smith’s poems explore history and the intersections of folk traditions, political resistance, and personal survival. Duende gives passionate testament to suppressed cultures, and allows them to sing.\nThis collection won Smith the James Laughlin Award.\nThe Body’s Question by Tracy K. Smith is a debut poetry collection that won the 2002 Cave Canem Poetry Prize for the best first book by an African-American poet, selected by Kevin Young. In these poems, Smith confronts loss, historical intersections with race and family, and the threshold between childhood and adulthood. She gathers courage and direction from the many disparate selves encountered in these poems, until she can say, “I was anyone I wanted to be.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.learnspanishfastforkids.com/", "date": "2017-02-25T22:41:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171900.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00214-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9380071759223938, "token_count": 561, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__169614732", "lang": "en", "text": "Learning Spanish for kids …\nhas never been easier with Mi Primer Libro Bilingüe: La Comida, My First Bilingual Book: Food!\nWhile there are many beginning Spanish books for children out in the market today, most all focus on basic vocabulary only, such as colors, numbers, or days of the week – and that’s it! Mi Primer Libro Bilingüe: La Comida, My First Bilingual Book: Food, on the other hand, is especially designed to teach not only vocabulary, but short sentences and commands so children not only learn Spanish, but they learn how to speak Spanish too. Since all of us shop, cook, and eat, as a parent or educator, you will find many opportunities to reinforce the lessons learned from Mi Primer Libro Bilingüe: La Comida, My First Bilingual Book: Food.\nThe book is divided into a series of full color Spanish language lessons that build on material from the prior lessons:\n- The first section of Mi Primer Libro Bilingüe: La Comida, My First Bilingual Book: Food – La Comida – contains over 60 instantly recognizable food pictures along with their Spanish and English equivalents. Learning Spanish for kids is simple when you’re able to reinforce vocabulary as you go shop, cook, or eat together. Children will also learn how to speak Spanish much more quickly when you perform these activities together. Mar’s blog tab on this website also provides other helpful teaching ideas using the material from the book.\n- The second part – ¡Vamos a Cocinar! – builds on the vocabulary learned by taking those same pictures and words and creating 16 recipes with each final dish displayed. Parents and educators can create fun kids learning games by hiding the ingredients list and showing students the final dish and then asking them to say what ingredients are contained in the dish.\n- As an added bonus, the third part of the book gives you recipes in English and Spanish for all the dishes contained in the book along with metric and US Customary Unit equivalents.\n- This book also provides commonly used verbs and their conjugations to help you to learn how to speak Spanish using the vocabulary in the book to construct simple phrases and sentences.\n- This book puts the fun back into learning Spanish for kids and adults alike by also providing the reader with three kids learning games that help you reinforce and master the vocabulary and content learned in the book. The Name the Pictures kids learning game is our favorite!\nLearning to speak Spanish has never been easier when you follow along with the author as she reads the book to you in our specially made CD or audio file to accompany the book! (purchased separately). Google+", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://mycamp.rocks/news/unseen-works-by-queen-of-gothic-fiction-shirley-jackson-published/", "date": "2022-11-30T23:19:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710777.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20221130225142-20221201015142-00399.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9815122485160828, "token_count": 434, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__33158216", "lang": "en", "text": "Two previously unpublished short stories by Shirley Jackson, the queen of gothic fiction, have been released.\nCharlie Roberts and Only Stand and Wait were both published on 9 June in Strand magazine, a US-based print magazine that publishes short fiction and interviews.\nIn Charlie Roberts, a couple are planning a dinner party, and much of the story is a conversation about who they will be inviting. Beneath their familiar banter, however, is palpable but unexpressed tension. The title refers to the owner of a pocket-knife left behind at the couple’s home, and it’s clear that something has happened to him. “We had a nice time here, Charlie and I,” the husband says to the wife, grinning.\nAndrew Gulli, managing editor of Strand magazine, said that Charlie Roberts prompts “many unanswered questions and all of them lead to the road called menace”.\nOnly Stand and Wait touches on isolation, insight and denial – themes found in Jackson’s novels The Haunting of Hill House and We Have Always Lived in the Castle. It focuses on a patient who has just had an operation, and his doctor, who is about to take his bandages off.\nBoth stories are very short: Charlie Roberts is just over 500 words long, while Only Stand and Wait is under 400.\nJackson died in 1965 aged just 48. Her work has gained a new popularity in recent years, with a film adaptation of We Have Always Lived in the Castle and a Netflix series based on The Haunting of Hill House. Stephen King described the latter book as one of “only two great novels of the supernatural in the last 100 years”. Jackson is also the author of the classic short story The Lottery, first published in the New Yorker in 1948.\nA previously unpublished story, Adventure on a Bad Night, was published by Strand magazine in 2020. It was discovered by Jackson’s son, Laurence Hyman, in boxes of his mother’s papers that had been donated to the Library of Congress a few years after her death.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.aspe.net/publications/journal.html", "date": "2018-12-12T10:36:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823817.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20181212091014-20181212112514-00313.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8927856087684631, "token_count": 245, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__153987149", "lang": "en", "text": "Precision Engineering, the Journal of the International Societies for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, is the foremost international journal devoted to the study of ultra-high precision engineering and metrology.\nUnder the direction of Editor-in-Chief John C. Ziegert of Clemson University, Precision Engineering provides an integrated approach to all subjects related to the development, design, manufacture, and application of high-precision machines, systems, and components. International news, reviews, conference reports, informed comment, and a calendar of forthcoming events complete the spectrum of coverage designed to keep readers abreast with a fast-moving technology.\nThe Journal is published by Elsevier, the leading publisher of scientific, technical, and medical periodicals. For subscription information, please visit the publisher's web site.\nSubmission of Articles\nIf you are interested in submitting an article for the Journal, click here for Author and Submission Guidelines.\nLooking for a Particular Article in the Journal?\nA complete listing of titles included in all published issues of the Precision Engineering Journal can be found by going to the Elsevier site. This Elsevier site includes abstracts for viewing and a copy of the paper can be obtained for a fee.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://kj7rrv.com/is-copyright-achieving-its-purpose", "date": "2023-11-30T17:40:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100229.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130161920-20231130191920-00159.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9387987852096558, "token_count": 4866, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__3200007", "lang": "en", "text": "Is Copyright Achieving Its Purpose?\nCopyright is not generally seen as a major political issue. It is rare to hear politicians speak about it, and it is certainly not a major aspect of their campaigns. The Democratic Party does not mention it at all in their platform (Democratic Party Platform Committee), and the Republican platform contains only one passing mention in reference to international relations (Republican Party). However, it is an important issue that deserves more attention than it currently receives – the current laws are far too strict and have many negative effects. Copyright laws should be amended to loosen restrictions and shorten terms.\nFirst, copyright restrictions should be loosened because they place an undue burden on the freedom of the public. Copyright must limit freedom to some extent to achieve its legitimate aims, but current copyright laws make many more restrictions than is necessary. Many of these restrictions influence everyday life, even in situations that do not seem to involve copyright at all.\nWorks not covered by copyright, referred to as being in the public domain, bring many benefits to the public. For example, the nonprofit Project Gutenberg publishes e-book editions of over 70,000 books at no cost to the public. The vast majority of their collection consists of “older works for which US copyright has expired” (Project Gutenberg, home page). Another project which uses public-domain works in a way that is beneficial to the public is LibriVox. This organization publishes audio versions of public-domain books read by volunteers, also at no cost (LibriVox). Although it is clear that free access to books is useful, some may question whether it is necessary for works to be free of copyright in order to bring these benefits. Why is it necessary to download books online when it is possible to check them out from a library for free? An essay on Project Gutenberg’s Web site explains why. Public-domain or freely-licensed works give the public rights to use the work beyond simply reading the work. Receiving a copy of a work under full copyright restrictions at no cost gives the recipient no rights except permission to read privately. In contrast, a person with a copy of a public-domain or freely-licensed work is allowed to copy, distribute, modify, or otherwise adapt the work (Project Gutenberg, “No Cost, or Free?”). (A freely-licensed work is one that is under copyright, but has been released by the copyright holder with a license that grants permission to distribute and modify the work with few or no restrictions.) If copyright terms were shorter, organizations such as Project Gutenberg and LibriVox would be able to include more recent works. Copyright terms should be shortened because long terms prevent many uses of works that benefit the public.\nAnother problem with modern copyright is the negative effects of so-called Digital Rights Management (DRM) software. DRM is nominally designed to prevent illegal copying and distribution of copyrighted works by restricting the methods by which the user can access the information. For example, it may allow a user to read an ebook, but not share copies of the book or take screenshots of it. However, DRM is problematic because it also limits legitimate uses. For example, a DRM program that prevents the user from copying and pasting text from an ebook in order to make it more difficult to duplicate the book illegally will also make it difficult to copy excerpts from the book for legal purposes such as commentary and criticism that are considered “fair use.” It also prevents the creation of software to access the work on computer platforms that are not otherwise compatible. More importantly, DRM may impede the development of assistive technologies for disabled people; these technologies provide functionalities such as screen readers for blind users or closed captions for deaf users. DRM is problematic because it prevents legitimate uses of copyrighted works.\nDRM also restricts private property rights. For example, as explained by an article from the popular online technology magazine MakeUseOf, many smartphones contain DRM that is designed to prevent the user from replacing the operating system. On these phones, only the manufacturer has the ability to replace core parts of the system (Hoffman). While most users do not care about changing the operating system, preventing those who do from making these changes is problematic because it limits the phone owner’s rights to his or her own property. A similar, but even more important, issue relates to automobiles and other machinery. For example, as described by Emma Roth in an article for The Verge, John Deere tractors have computer systems designed to prevent certain “unauthorized” repairs; these systems are a form of DRM. Repairs must be “authorized,” not by the tractor’s owner, but by John Deere; these systems deny farmers the right to repair their own equipment. John Deere has recently signed an agreement with the American Farm Bureau Federation to allow farmers to repair tractors, but other manufacturers can still limit repairs, and there are several weaknesses in the agreement that allow John Deere to regulate the means by which repairs are performed (Roth). While this agreement is helpful to farmers, it does not change the fact that a manufacturer should not have the right to dictate what customers may and may not do with equipment they own. DRM is harmful because, in addition to preventing legitimate uses of copyrighted works, it also encumbers private property rights.\nDRM is almost always relatively easy to circumvent, however, because of inherent limitations of computer science. At least part of the software must run on the user’s computer in order to be useful, and this means that a sufficiently knowledgeable user always has some way to manipulate the system. Of course, this requires in-depth knowledge of computer programming, but once one person has created a program to bypass the DRM, this developer can share his or her code to allow the public full access to the work. Although this does make infringement easier, it also enables legitimate uses such as using speech synthesis software to read a book out loud for a blind person, accessing the work on an otherwise incompatible device, or replacing a smartphone’s operating system. Because it can virtually always be bypassed, DRM is ineffective, but not, on its own, necessarily harmful to legitimate users. It is usually merely an annoyance, both to infringers and legitimate users. The problem arises because the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, the main current US copyright law, makes it illegal to circumvent DRM without the permission of the copyright holder for any reason, unless the circumvention is included in an exemption granted by the Library of Congress (United States Code, title 17, sec. 1201). (Most other countries have similar laws.) This is the case even when the goal is to make an otherwise noninfringing use of the work. Banning DRM circumvention does not make any previously legal yet harmful activities illegal, while it does make otherwise legal and beneficial uses illegal. Actions such as distributing copies of the work would be copyright infringement regardless of whether or not DRM circumvention were illegal, and the ban on circumvention also prohibits uses which are otherwise legal. Some beneficial uses, such as accessibility tools for disabled users, are covered by exemptions, but others, such as accessing works on incompatible devices or repairing vehicles, are not. Copyright laws should be amended to remove the prohibition on DRM circumvention.\nAlthough current copyright laws significantly restrict the freedom of the public, one could argue that this does necessarily mean they need to be changed. If authors have a right to control the use of their works, then copyright is working as intended. However; this is not the case; today’s copyright laws contradict the constitutional purpose of copyright. The federal government’s authority to enact copyright laws is established by the Copyright and Patent Clause of the Constitution, which grants Congress the power “[t]o promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries” (Constitution of the United States, art. 1, sec. 3, cl. 8). In the 1834 case Wheaton v. Peters, the Supreme Court ruled that the Copyright Clause authorizes Congress to create a new right, not to “protect… an acknowledged legal right.” The court pointed out that the word “secure” is applied equally to authors, who hold copyrights, and to inventors, who hold patents. They further note that “it has never been pretended by anyone either in this country or in England that an inventor has a perpetual right at common law to sell the thing invented.” (English law is relevant because the US Federal government and all states except Louisiana accept English court rulings prior to 1776 as precedent if they are not contradicted by newer American laws; this is referred to as common law.) Thus, because the word “secure” is clearly referring to the creation of a new right in the context of inventions, the only logical conclusion is that it is also referring to the creation of a new right with regard to authors. There is a common-law right to be the first to publish one’s own writings, but this is entirely separate from copyright in published works. Thus, the common-law system does not recognize a natural right to control publications of one’s writings after the initial publication (Wheaton v. Peters).\nLawrence Lessig, a legal scholar, former constitutional law professor, and leading copyright-reform activist, makes another argument against the view of copyright as a natural right. He points out that the Constitution, in the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment, says that “private property [shall not] be taken for public use, without just compensation” (Constitution of the United States, amend. 5). In contrast, the Copyright Clause says that copyrights may be “secur[ed only] for limited Times”. In other words, the Constitution strictly limits the taking of physical property for public use, but it mandates the taking of copyrights and patents for public use after a limited time. Lessig argues that this shows that the Founding Fathers did not hold the view, widely promoted by advocates for strict copyright today, that copyright is legally or morally equivalent to physical property. Rather, they saw it as a fundamentally different kind of right, one which is not entitled to the same degree of protection as physical property rights (Lessig, 117-20).\nHaving determined that copyright is not a natural right, the next consideration is whether or not current laws further the purposes for which copyright is established. Any law should be written in a way that does not impose excessive restrictions that are not necessary to achieve its goals, but as Lawrence Lessig argues, this principle should be applied more strictly to copyright because it inherently limits the First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and of the press. Because copyright laws do limit constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, albeit for a legitimate aim, they should be held to stricter political, if not legal, scrutiny than laws which do not burden constitutionally-protected activities (Lessig, 128). As mentioned earlier, the purpose of copyright, as stated in the Constitution, is “[t]o promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts.” Similarly, the Copyright Act of 1790, the first US copyright law, states its purpose as “the encouragement of learning” (Copyright Act of 1790). Clearly, the ultimate goal of copyright is not to reward creators; this is merely a means to the true end of promoting the creation of new works. Copyright exists solely for the benefit of the general public; the benefits it brings to creators are only a means to this end.\nA copyright restriction that does not provide an incentive to create new works does not further this purpose. Current copyright laws are fundamentally flawed because they are created with the primary goal of giving copyright holders control over their works, often at the expense of the public, in direct contradiction to the constitutional purpose of these laws. Derek Khanna, a fellow of the Information Society Project at Yale Law School, points out that this is in large part due to the influence of lobbyists representing large media companies such as Disney (Khanna). Of course, it benefits these companies to have copyright terms repeatedly extended and other restrictions tightened, and these large companies have a much larger political influence than start-up companies, independent content creators, and others who have much to gain from the public domain. The political influence of these large corporations has resulted in copyright laws that favor established copyright holders over everyone else, having exactly the opposite effect of the true goal of copyright.\nOne way in which today’s copyright laws hinder, rather than advance, “the Progress of Science and useful Arts” is by making it difficult to reuse existing works in new ones. Of course, this must be limited to some extent by any copyright law, but current laws are far too restrictive in this area. Lessig notes that the Copyright Act of 1790 helped to promote creativity by taking a loose stance toward derivative works (Lessig, 170-1). If an author wanted to reuse portions of another book in a way that did not make the new book effectively a copy of the prior work, this reuse was permitted under the 1790 Act with no license required. Allowing such reuse is consistent with the purpose of copyright; it is unlikely that the existence of a work incorporating portions of, but not replacing, another work will significantly decrease sales of the original, while allowing this type of use does promote the creation of new works. Today’s laws do not allow reuse of other works, except under limited exceptions for “fair use,” which mostly cover non-profit educational use and commentary and criticism of the work being quoted; although the fair use doctrine is important; it is quite narrow. The benefits of derivative works are recognized even by many who support strong copyright; an article in WIPO Magazine, published by the World Intellectual Property Organization, a pro-copyright agency of the United Nations, acknowledges that modern cultures have developed through “remixing” of prior cultural works, and that current copyright laws impede further remixing (Rostama). Copyright laws should be changed to allow more reuse of existing works in ways that do not affect the market for the original works.\nAlthough a strong political case can be made against current copyright laws, moral and ethical issues are also relevant. For example, some may be concerned that making copyright less restrictive would facilitate increased plagiarism. This is not the case, because plagiarism is not the same thing as copyright infringement. Black’s Law Dictionary, the most widely-used American legal dictionary, notes that plagiarism essentially involves “passing [another’s works or ideas] off as the product of one’s own mind” (Black, 1035). The article “Is Plagiarism Illegal?” on Plagiarism.org notes that copying from a public-domain work without attribution is not copyright infringement, but is plagiarism. Likewise, long quotations from copyrighted works used with attribution are not plagiarism, but may be copyright infringement (Plagiarism.org). The essential problem with plagiarism is not that a writer uses someone else’s work, but that the writer claims to be the creator of the reused work. Unlike copyright, plagiarism is not fundamentally about copying; it is about lying, which is unethical but typically not illegal. Because plagiarism is mostly penalized academically, not legally, loosening copyright restrictions would not enable increased plagiarism.\nAlthough there is, legally speaking, no natural right to profit from one’s creative work, some may believe that there is a moral right to do so, and oppose copyright reform on this basis. It is true that entirely abolishing copyright would interfere with such a right, if one exists, but shortening terms and loosening other restrictions would not necessarily be problematic. Terms shorter than those created under current laws could still provide ample time to earn profits from works, and restrictions such as the prohibition on DRM circumvention are certainly not necessary for this purpose. Even if one does believe there is a moral right to profit from creative works, this does not mean that copyright must be maintained in its current form.\nWhat is the best way to promote remixing and other beneficial uses of works, while still achieving copyright’s legitimate aim of creating an economic incentive to create new works? One helpful step would be to shorten copyright terms. Under current laws, copyright lasts for seventy years after the last surviving author’s death. For works published anonymously or pseudonymously, or created for hire, the copyright expires 95 years after publication or 120 years after creation, whichever comes first (United States Code, title 17, sec. 302). (These rules apply to works created in or after 1978. Other rules apply to works created before then.) Clearly, shorter terms would be sufficient to incentivize the creation of new works. These long terms are one of the aspects of copyright law which Derek Khanna notes as being heavily influenced by lobbying by large media corporations (Khanna). Shorter terms would bring increased benefits to the public without reducing the incentive created by copyright. A term of thirty years, for example, would allow sufficient time for substantial money to be earned if the work is profitable, while also benefiting the public by having works enter the public domain sooner. Such a term would be similar to the maximum 28-year duration under the 1790 Act. Another option would be to have copyright last for the entire life of the author, but no longer. Either of these options would have various benefits and drawbacks, but either would be better than the current term lengths.\nAnother beneficial change would be to create a remixing exemption similar to that included by the Canadian Parliament in the 2012 Copyright Modernization Act. This allows non-commercial remixing if the source is credited, the original work is not itself a violation of copyright (or the remixer reasonably believes that it is not), and the new work “does not have a substantial adverse effect, financial or otherwise, on the exploitation… of… [or] market for [the original work], including that the new work… is not a substitute for the existing one” (Copyright Modernization Act, sec. 29.21). A similar exception in American copyright law would further the constitutional goal of copyright by facilitating the creation of new works without adversely affecting the economic incentive.\nFinally, it would be beneficial to legalize circumvention of DRM. As described earlier, this would not legalize activities traditionally seen as copyright infringement, but would allow beneficial uses of works and restore the rights of owners of private physical property. Removing the ban on DRM circumvention would be an important step that could be taken toward restoring the traditional concept of copyright, as this portion of the law goes far beyond excessive restrictions on reuse of works, and regulates actions that are only distantly related to copyright in the traditional sense. As explained earlier, this change on its own would not legalize any actions that fall under the traditional scope of copyright, so even those who believe that authors should have long-term, extensive rights to their works could support this change. Legalizing the circumvention of DRM would certainly not solve all of the problems of today’s copyright system, but it would be an excellent start.\n- Black, Henry. Black’s Law Dictionary. 5th ed. St. Paul, Minn.: West, 1968. Reprint, 1979.\n- “The Constitution of the United States: A Transcription.” U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution-transcript (accessed April 27, 2023).\n- “Copyright Modernization Act.” Government of Canada, 2012. https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/annualstatutes/2012_20/fulltext.html (accessed April 27, 2023).\n- Democratic Party Platform Committee. “2020 Democratic Party Platform.” https://democrats.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/2020-Democratic-Party-Platform.pdf (accessed April 27, 2023).\n- Hoffman, Chris. “Is It Illegal to Root Your Android or Jailbreak Your iPhone?” MakeUseOf, March 29, 2014. https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/illegal-root-android-jailbreak-iphone/ (accessed April 27, 2023).\n- Khanna, Derek. “The Conservative Case for Taking On the Copyright Lobby.” Insider, April 30, 2014. https://www.businessinsider.com/time-to-confront-the-copyright-lobby-2014-4 (accessed April 27, 2023).\n- Lessig, Lawrence. Free Culture. New York: Penguin, 2005.\n- Plagiarism.org. “Is Plagiarism Illegal?” October 27, 2017. https://www.plagiarism.org/blog/2017/10/27/is-plagiarism-illegal (accessed April 27, 2023).\n- Project Gutenberg. 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Peters.” Justia. https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/33/591/ (accessed April 27, 2023).\n- Doctorow, Cory. Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free. San Francisco: McSweeney’s, 2014.\n- Jenkins, Jennifer. “Public Domain Day 2023.” Center for the Study of the Public Domain. https://web.law.duke.edu/cspd/publicdomainday/2023/ (accessed April 27, 2023)\n- Lessig, Lawrence. Remix. New York: Penguin, 2008.\nLicense and Disclaimer\nThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.\nThe author of this post is not an attorney, and nothing in this post should be considered legal advice. Do not rely on the legal accuracy of this post.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.morganproject.org/press/republication-of-a-time-to-speak-at-the-16th-street-baptist-church", "date": "2022-08-08T18:39:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570871.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20220808183040-20220808213040-00117.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8808919191360474, "token_count": 507, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__75500533", "lang": "en", "text": "The Morgan Project (TMP), is a nonprofit organization in Birmingham, Alabama. Our mission is to teach civil rights and social justice through Birmingham’s history of conflict and courage.\nTMP proudly announces the republishing of the book, \"A Time to Speak\" by Charles Morgan, Jr. Originally published in 1964 as an account of the moment and its aftermath when Morgan condemned Birmingham’s white middle-class community for being responsible for the murder of the 4 young girls at the 16th Street Baptist Church on Sept. 15, 1963.\nThe U of A Press has just republished Charles Morgan, Jr.’s classic story, \"A Time to Speak\". In this eloquent book, Morgan captures the urgent conflict of the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham, and the failure of courage of too many. To celebrate the republication of the book, The Morgan Project is hosting a book release event on Wednesday, February 23 starting at 5P, including a panel discussion. with Lisa McNair, sister of Denise McNair, Charles Morgan, III, son of Charles Morgan, Jr., Dr. Carolyn McKinstry, survivor of the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing and Senator Doug Jones, prosecutor of those responsible for the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church Bombing.\nA reception will immediately follow, across the street at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, where supporters may purchase a copy of \"A Time to Speak\".\nBook release of \"A Time to Speak\"\nFeb. 23, 2022, 5:00pm\n16th Street Baptist Church – 1530 6th Avenue N, B’ham, AL 35203\nBirmingham Civil Rights Institute – 520 16th St N, B’ham, AL 35203\nCharles Morgan, III\nDr. Carolyn McKinstry\nSenator Doug Jones\nThe public is invited to attend.\nTo learn more and donate to The Morgan Project, please visit https://www.morganproject.org/.\nFor more information, contact Julie Levinson-Gabis at (205)903-3211 or email@example.com\nThe Morgan Project is a 501 c (3) organization.\nThe Morgan Project is a nonprofit organization in Birmingham, Alabama. Our mission is to teach civil rights and social justice through Birmingham’s history of conflict and courage.\nPlease consider making a donation to The Morgan Project today:", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.kevinehrman.com/", "date": "2018-02-22T20:45:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814290.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222200259-20180222220259-00696.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9335632920265198, "token_count": 262, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__248135058", "lang": "en", "text": "A double major in English and history, I received my B.A from Augsburg College in 2015. I am currently working towards my M.A. in the Geographic Information Science program at the University of Minnesota, where I hold a research appointment at the Borchert Map Library. An active proponent of the digital humanities, my work focuses on the intersection of race, place, and historical narrative.\nBorn and raised in the Twin Cities, I am a regular contributor to the Historyapolis Project and am currently serving as the project's GIS director. I am also the project manager and GIS specialist for the Mapping Prejudice Project, which is identifying racially restrictive housing covenants in 20th century Minneapolis. By utilizing GIS, optical character recognition, and crowd-sourcing, we hope to build the first comprehensive spatial database of these racial restrictions for an American city. For more on our project, check out our recent feature in the Star Tribune.\nIn addition to my spatial research, I am currently the lead web developer for both Historyapolis and Mapping Prejudice. When I am not too busy building databases and websites, I also dabble in traditional cartography. You can find some of my cartographic work in the Star Tribune, Open Rivers, and the Middle West Review.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.michaeldubruiel.us/2006/08/italian-bestseller-cause-for-concern-in.html", "date": "2023-02-09T12:18:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499966.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230209112510-20230209142510-00285.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9586906433105469, "token_count": 259, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__247748562", "lang": "en", "text": "The former Communist, whose mother was a devout Catholic, outlines a philosophy of Indian spirituality, communion with nature and “the harmony of opposites” that he said helped him in his fight against cancer. He deplores the impact of Western materialism on Asia and describes how his growing pacifism made him a bitter opponent of war, and especially of the Bush Administration’s War on Terror.\nThis week Avvenire, Italy’s leading Catholic daily, accused Terzani of “leading people astray”. He had “completely lost sight of the incarnate and historical dimension of religious experience”. Alessandro Gnocchi, a Catholic author and television presenter, accused Terzani in the conservative newspaper Libero of peddling “a confused mixture of Oriental philosophy, Marxism and Christianity” that muddled “St Francis with Zen Buddhism”.\nVatican sources said that this was anathema to Pope Benedict XVI, who, as Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger and head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, warned of the dangers of trying to reconcile Oriental and New Age spirituality with Catholicism.\nSaturday, August 12, 2006\nItalian Bestseller Cause for Concern in Vatican\nFrom the Times UK Online:", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://hzbook.com/Books/1990.html", "date": "2017-01-23T19:12:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282937.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00567-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9124391674995422, "token_count": 217, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__96814178", "lang": "en", "text": "There can be few textbooks of mathematics as well-known as Hardy's Pure Mathematics. Since its publication in 1908, it has been a classic work to which successive generations of budding mathematicians have turned at the beginning of their undergraduate courses. In its pages, Hardy combines the enthusiasm of the missionary with the rigour of the purist in his exposition of the fundamental ideas of the differential and integral calculus, of the properties of infinite series and of other topics involving the notion of limit\nContents 1. Real variables; 2. Functions of real variables; 3. Complex numbers; 4. Limits of functions of a positive integral variable; 5. Limits of functions of a continuous variable: continuous and discontinuous functions; 6. Derivatives and integrals; 7. Additional theorems in the differential and integral calculus; 8. The convergence of infinite series and infinite integrals; 9. The logarithmic, exponential, and circular functions of a real variable; 10. The general theory of the logarithmic, exponential, and circular functions; Appendices; Index.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.burkeycoxcpa.com/all-team/joani-seal.html", "date": "2017-08-20T15:10:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886106779.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170820150632-20170820170632-00220.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9194233417510986, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__93869400", "lang": "en", "text": "“It’s not what you earn...it’s what you keep.”\nBurkey & Cox will help you keep more of your money.\nThe Burkey & Cox free online “Tax & Accounting Library” has the best resources available today – news, calculators, IRS forms, toolkits & more. It’s a great place to start saving your money.\nJoani Seal joined the firm in 2014. She handles the phones, schedules appointments, organizes tax returns and works closely with Cheryl Prescott.\nJoani says she enjoys working with the staff and greeting the firm’s clients.\nShe is the recipient of the prestigious Harris Fellow Award from the China Lake Rotary Club for her contributions to the organization.\nOutside the office, Joani enjoys reading a good book and watching NASCAR races.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.squarefree.com/bookmarklets/personaltoolbar.html", "date": "2022-01-24T00:26:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304345.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20220123232910-20220124022910-00115.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7341614961624146, "token_count": 162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__180040930", "lang": "en", "text": "The Personal Toolbar (Netscape) or Links Bar (IE) gives you fast access several bookmarks (about 9 at 800x600). If you can't see a bookmarks toolbar, there should be options on your browser's View menu to make it visible.\nTo add a bookmarklet to the bookmarks toolbar, just drag the link there. Or, you can use Manage Bookmarks (Ctrl+B) to add the bookmarks to the Personal Toolbar Folder (Netscape) or the Links folder (Internet Explorer).\nTo remove an item from the bookmarks toolbar, right-click on it and select \"Delete\".\n© 2000-2007 Jesse Ruderman (email@example.com). Feedback is welcome.\nLast modified April 27, 2003.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://portugalresident.com/jos%C3%A9-saramago%E2%80%99s-home-in-lanzarote", "date": "2017-04-30T03:05:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124297.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00316-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9844082593917847, "token_count": 1344, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__28538014", "lang": "en", "text": "Lanzarote’s most famous 20th century figure was undoubtedly the architect César Manrique. This extraordinary man gave a large part of his life turning this volcanic island from potentially just another tourist trap into something architecturally quite different.\nIt is thanks to his creative influence that Lanzarote has not sprouted an ugly set of high-rise hotels, but has retained its charming low traditional buildings. His own amazing house – skillfully constructed from five subterranean blue-black volcanic bubbles – is open to the public and definitely worth a visit.\nWhat is not quite so well known is that the island was also home to another great artistic figure – José Saramago, Portugal’s greatest contemporary writer and winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.\nDuring his twilight years he lived in a modest house in the inland Lanzarote town of Tías. This house is now a museum and part of the José Saramago Foundation. Its contents offer a fascinating insight into the life and work of this renowned and controversial novelist.\nSaramago was born in 1922 in Azanhaga, a village in the Ribatejo, but moved to Lisbon with his parents in 1924, where he began his education, excelling in all subjects. His academic career never actually went beyond Grammar School, due to his family’s poor economic circumstances, so he trained to be a mechanic. However, whenever time was available between jobs, he continued to study literature and published his first novel, Land of Sin, when he was 25.\nSaramago later ceased mechanical work to become editor of the Lisbon newspaper Diário de Notícias. It was around this time that he joined the then illegal Portuguese Communist Party, continuing as a member throughout his life.\nHe lost his editorial role when the government changed hands in 1974 and turned to translating French manuscripts into Portuguese. Exposure to high quality literature soon began to spark his own creative genius and he returned to writing, publishing a succession of cynical and darkly humorous novels, some of which gained international recognition.\nSaramago’s first marriage had ended in divorce in 1970 and he met his second wife, Spanish journalist Pilar del Rio, in 1986. This was the same year he released A Jangada de Pedra (The Stone Raft), a fantasy story about Spain and Portugal being separated from the rest of Europe by a fault line in the Pyrenees! It was a successful union and Pilar remained at his side for the rest of his life.\nHowever, it was his next project, O Evangelho Segundo Jesus Cristo (The Gospel According to Jesus Christ) that caused uproar in Portugal and was condemned by the Catholic Church for its depiction of Jesus as a person with human flaws and passions.\nThe country’s conservative government contested the novel’s entry for a literary prize in 1992 and this triggered Saramago and his wife to leave Lisbon and settle in Lanzarote. His next novel in 1997 told of an inescapable blindness that swept through society, turning it into primitive chaos, and further accolades followed with the publication of Todos Os Nomes (All the Names) that conveyed the basic human need for connection in a lonely world. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature the following year at the age of 75.We struggled to find Saramago’s home, Casa Abierta (Open House) in Tías, even with the help of detailed directions from our travel agent. On our eventual arrival, the reception team was delighted to discover we were Portuguese residents. They informed us that the great man, after settling on the island, compiled a set of annual journals titled Notebooks from Lanzarote.\nThese revealed him to be a man who was obviously devoted to his wife and very much at peace with his surroundings, drawing inspiration from the amenable climate and the rugged volcanic landscape. He often said that his house was “made of books” and it became rapidly apparent during our tour that literature did indeed fill the air.\nThe lady who conducted our leisurely personal tour, animatedly described his extensive art collection, key events in his life and showed us many of his personal artefacts. The highlights of this hour-long introduction to ‘everything Saramago’ were his study, dining room, library and very homely kitchen. The spacious library contained an extensive book collection, meticulously catalogued, that lined the walls from floor to ceiling. The English authors were extensive and even included P.G. Wodehouse’s Jeeves and Wooster series!\nOur tour ended in the colourful flower garden where we admired the view whilst supping an excellent ‘bica’ of Portuguese coffee. Saramago wisely insisted on being supplied with coffee from his home country rather than drinking some of the rather inferior Spanish brands!\nBefore leaving, we visited the house-museum’s bookshop, where we were advised that the best ‘starter’ book for those who want to begin digesting some of Saramago’s works was As Pequenas Memórias (Small Memories), written in 2006.\nWe later purchased the English translation of the book and relished learning more about his life as a child. Small Memories is a rambling distillation of his earliest recollections as he went back and forth between his grandparents’ home in Azinhaga and his parents’ successive dwellings in Lisbon.\nHe describes watching silent movies, fishing in the river, his early attempts at romantic attachments and the untimely death of his brother, Francisco, at the age of four.\nAt the back of the book, he rather mischievously annotates a series of family photos. Under a picture of himself, possibly in his early twenties, his caption reads: “By now, I had a girlfriend. You can tell by the look on my face!”\nIt is an endearing book and together with the tour of his intriguing Lanzarote home, it has given us a wonderful introduction to the works of Portugal’s greatest 20th century novelist.\nBy Nigel Wright\nNigel Wright, and his wife Sue, moved to Portugal eleven years ago and live in the countryside near Paderne with their three dogs. They lived and worked in the Far East and Middle East during the 1980s and 90s, and although now retired, still continue to travel and enjoy new cultural experiences. His other interests include tennis, gardening, photography and petanque.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://agentlerpace.co.uk/wintering/", "date": "2021-01-23T00:24:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703531702.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20210123001629-20210123031629-00736.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9671066999435425, "token_count": 333, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__188596803", "lang": "en", "text": "Wintering by Katherine May captivated me from the very beginning and it has that unputdownable quality that I always hope for in a book. It is the first book I’ve read by Katherine May and it won’t be the last.\nI was entranced by the lyrical quality of the writing and wanted to read Wintering slowly to savour every word.\nI was first drawn to Wintering because I’m fascinated by the seasons or cycles we encounter in our lives, and the periods of time we spend in limbo following sudden change. Katherine’s writing is so beautiful and takes the reader on the journey with her, describing scenes and situations so vividly that it’s easy to conjure up pictures in your head. I travelled with her. There were moments when I laughed out loud and others when I held my breath. wondering how the story would unfold.\nThe word I want to use to describe Wintering is lush. As a reader, it’s the sort of book I long for. Full of cultural references, and descriptions of places and traditions that send me down a rabbit hole wanting to find out more. It’s a book that stays with you and makes you look at the world around you in a different way.\nBut, most of all, I loved Katherine’s writing. She has a distinctive style and voice that I found so appealing. It’s like being covered in a warm blanket. Wintering has taken me back to my childhood when I discovered a favourite book that I would read time and again. This is one of those books.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.bottomlinecom.com/joe-vaughan-authors-pictorial-on-kck/", "date": "2013-05-23T19:54:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368703748374/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516112908-00091-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9557988047599792, "token_count": 574, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__173910214", "lang": "en", "text": "Joe Vaughan, who spent a dozen years in broadcasting in Lawrence and Kansas City, has authored the first-ever pictorial history book of Kansas City, Kansas titled “Images of America: Kansas City, Kansas 1804-2012.”\nPublished by Arcadia Publishing, the book is available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or online. The price is $21.99.\nVaughan, a University of Kansas journalism graduate, spent seven years at KLZR/KLWN-AM in Lawrence as News Director before moving to KCMO Talk Radio as the Public Affairs /News Anchor from 1985-1990.\nA native Kansas City, Kansan who presently resides in Prairie Village, Kansas, Vaughan has long been involved in historic preservation and cultural activities in the metropolitan Kansas City area. For more than two decades, he has been an author, writer and publisher.\nHe is owner/president of Joe Vaughan Associates in Prairie Village. Prior to forming this business, he was a broadcast journalist at several Kansas City area radio stations.\nVaughan is an elected public official now in his third term on the Johnson County Water District No.1 Board of Directors in Lenexa. He chairs the Governmental Affairs/Community Relations Committee and serves on the Operations and Retirement Committees of the Board. He has been certified by the American Water Works Association.\nVaughan’s family roots in Kansas City can be traced back to the 1870s. He is currently serving his third term as an elected member of the Johnson County Water District No. 1 Board of Directors.\nThe pictorial history boasts more than 200 vintage images and provides readers with a unique opportunity to reconnect with the history that shaped their community.\nOver the past 150 years, many of the consumer goods sold and used across the country were either manufactured in Kansas City or passed through this industrial center. From the westbound trails of pioneer times until today, Kansas has been the crossroads of the nation and the city has benefited from its geographic centrality in the country.\nHousehold names with ties to the city include Google; Cerner Corporation; Procter & Gamble; General Motors; Colgate-Palmolive; the Santa Fe, Rock Island & Union Pacific Railroad lines; Phillips Petroleum; Armour and Company; Owens Corning; Massey Ferguson; General Electric; Sunshine Biscuits; Lee (apparel); Sealy (mattresses); and United Telecom (which morphed into Sprint Nextel).\nImages of America: Kansas City, Kansas aims to present some of that historic past, much of which has long been demolished, so that modern readers may see the complete and “full service” city as it evolved between 1804 and 2012.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://engagement-ring-adelaide.com.au/blog/2019/07/04/what-the-in-crowd-wont-tell-you-about-what-is-a-literature-review/", "date": "2024-03-02T12:37:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475825.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240302120344-20240302150344-00060.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9420706629753113, "token_count": 970, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__72155024", "lang": "en", "text": "A Startling Fact about What Is a Literature Review Uncovered\nNotwithstanding, you’ll have joined a wide community of undergraduates that truly adore the Classics. 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{"url": "https://ecstripoli.com/the-very-best-long-range-relationship-ebooks/", "date": "2022-08-12T12:54:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571692.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20220812105810-20220812135810-00078.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516952037811279, "token_count": 602, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__206664762", "lang": "en", "text": "Reading the very best long length relationship books is an excellent approach to maintain a loving relationship even when you’re separated. You’ll gain valuable insights about how to stay connected and make your partner feel special while you’re separately. In this publication, sociologist Tony a2z William investigates the changing nature of LDRs plus the impact of new systems on the romantic relationship. He also covers the issues that happen with long relationships and exactly how to deal with them.\nBy means of Stranger to Paramour is another publication for LDRs. Written in a humorous approach, this book presents practical methods to common problems in long relationships. For instance , the author deals with topics just like rushing to closeness and acting needy. It’s an accessible go through for all levels of relationships. Recharging options useful for men and women that want to obtain a long-distance romance. It’s a good choice for everyone who is wants to enhance their chances of which makes it work.\nInspite of the challenges which a long-distance romantic relationship poses, the love and passion among a https://asiansbrides.com/singapore-brides/ spouse and a lover can easily endure. Through this novel, Maggie is a wedded woman who starts changing letters which has a poet, James. In the process of missing her husband, the girl starts to develop her very own identity and accept her true thoughts. Similarly, many long relationships be based upon falling fond of the person you aren’t expecting your spouse to become.\nThe best long distance relationship catalogs will help you manage the obstacles that come with living apart. For those who don’t want to make their partner feel lonely, Dear Dan is a great choice. This kind of novel targets on the difficulties that long-distance human relationships pose, specially when you aren’t separated simply by thousands of kilometers. It is specifically beneficial for individuals who are rebuilding their very own lives after being aside for a long time. The publication will also assist you to keep a good frame of mind.\nHandling disagreements is among the most difficult facets of any marriage. Often , disagreements lead to disappointed relationships and sometimes even to separations. Most people find it difficult to deal with issues inside their relationships, resulting in resentment, anger, and disconnect. Thankfully, this book teaches couples how to handle turmoil in a municipal and healthier way. It will eventually teach couples to be kinder to each other and to enjoy each other’s provider and moments alongside one another.\nThe Fundamentals of Long Range Relationships is a wonderful book meant for newcomers and experts equally. It is packed with tips and advice in order to handle long-distance relationships. This teaches couples how to avoid more common mistakes that long-distance couples produce and how to maintain your appreciate alive whether or not they are separated. It also gives useful tips and advice on how to increase communication and make the most of that.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.pictureboxblue.com/botanical-rose-prints/", "date": "2023-10-03T20:19:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511220.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003192425-20231003222425-00733.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9219561815261841, "token_count": 801, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__221873022", "lang": "en", "text": "Inside: A collection of some of the best vintage botanical rose illustrations and prints to download for free.\nThe rose is probably one of the showiest flowers and is always associated with love. Valentine’s is just around the corner, so I thought I would share a collection of beautiful botanical rose prints.\nThere are over three hundred species of roses and thousands of cultivars. They come in various sizes and colours, from white to yellows and reds. Roses are all widely grown for their beauty and fragrance.\nGorgeous Floral Rose Prints\nAny of these botanical rose prints would be perfect as they are for a lovely Valentine’s card. Or perhaps you want to be more crafty and decoupage something with the roses. A gallery wall of these floral prints would look fantastic in any living room.\nThe PDF downloaded maps of the United States will be of a higher resolution then the images below.\nTo download the vintage rose images, click on the highlighted title link, and a higher resolution jpg will automatically download to your device.\nThe Botanical Rose Prints\nThis gorgeous red Jacqueminot Rose is the classic Valentine’s Day rose. Whether given as a single red rose or a bunch of a dozen, this is the rose you will likely receive on Valentine’s Day.\nThis botanical rose print is from the book “Roses and Rose Culture” printed in 1892 by Thomas B. Jenkins. In 1853 France gave us General Jacqueminot, leader of the hybrid perpetuate, the grand, dark, crimson rose, so sturdy ingrowth, rich in bloom and powerful in odour. The great half-blown/dusky crimson buds have slept on the bosom of every belle since that day, and they have been sold by the hundred for as many dollars to New York dealers and were retailed, no doubt, for twice that sum.\nAnother beautiful rose print from the book “Roses and Rose Culture” was printed in 1892 by Thomas B. Jenkins. This pink rose is called PERLE DES JARDINS (Tea Rose.)\n“This magnificent rose still retains the foremost position as one of the finest tea roses of this color. The color varies from canary to golden yellow, flowers are large and beautifully formed on stiff stems, handsome in every stage and development from the smallest bud to the largest flower.”\nA botanical and scientific dissection of the rose plant showing all the parts of a rose plant. From the roots and leaves to the stamens and rose hips.\nA thornless rose, the Rosa Inermis. Painted by the famous Belgian painter and botanist Pierre-Joseph Redouté in 1817\nAnother beautiful botanical rose print to download by Pierre-Joseph Redoute. This is a beautiful example of a Rosa Centifolia, a cabbage rose.\nI don’t know much about this rose print except that it was painted in 1883. I included it as I love the composition and the Japanese text.\nThe colour of this French Rose (Rosa Gallica) is gorgeous—another beautiful botanical rose print by Pierre-Joseph Redouté.\nThe gorgeous yellow\nThis lovely rose botanical painting is from ” The Canadian horticulturist (monthly), 1889.\nThere is a gorgeous print of a group of roses in the Temple of Flora.\nRoses from the Theatrum Florae by Daniel Rabel.\nAnother popular showy flower to check out is the Chrysanthemum.\nA collection of these vintage botanical rose prints would look fabulous on a gallery wall. I love roses so much that I have made my map roses.\nLilies also symbolize love and are a wonderful alternative to roses in a romantic bouquet.\nIf you fancy, you can Buy Me A Coffee Here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://oceanspearls.com/national-teachers-day-hindu-mythology/", "date": "2023-09-27T17:58:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510319.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20230927171156-20230927201156-00386.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9512622952461243, "token_count": 1269, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__4467779", "lang": "en", "text": "In India, the annual National Teachers’ Day on September 5th is of utmost importance. This particular day honors the essential efforts of teachers and mentors who are instrumental in determining the destiny of the country. The chosen day falls on Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan’s birthday, a renowned educator and former vice president of India. To honor the famous gurus who have led and enlightened generations, we explore the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology on National Teachers Day.\nLord Shiva – The Guru of All Gurus\nAs the guru of all gurus, Lord Shiva holds a prominent place in Hindu mythology. Lord Shiva, also known as the “Adi Guru” or the First Guru, is revered for his vast insight and knowledge. His teachings, which included yoga and meditation, are regarded as the cornerstone of enlightenment on a spiritual level. Because of his skill at imparting knowledge in a clear and lucid manner, Lord Shiva has earned the title of Hindu mythology’s supreme teacher.\nLord Parshuram – The Mentor of Legends\nLord Parshuram, the sixth manifestation of Lord Vishnu, is revered for his everlasting dedication to morality (Dharma) and extraordinary skill in battle. Parshuram, who received his training directly from Lord Shiva, left his imprint on famous individuals like Pitamaha Bhishma, Guru Drona, and Karan. His teachings stressed bravery, righteousness, and modesty, molding these people into shining examples of honor and virtue.\nLord Surya – The Light of Direction\nThe Sun God, Lord Surya, is a renowned mentor in addition to being a celestial body. He was important in the life of Lord Hanuman, the personification of devotion and bravery. Hanuman received instruction from Lord Surya in the Vedas, battle techniques, and the ability to alter his size at will. Hanuman was taught by Lord Surya to have everlasting faith and devotion.\nSage Sandipani – The Illuminator of Lord Krishna and Balram\nThe life of Sage Sandipani represents knowledge and wisdom. He dedicated his life to teaching profound lessons in many disciplines, warfare, philosophy, and spirituality as the guru of Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Balram. His lectures moved beyond the realm of academia, placing a strong emphasis on the virtues of righteousness, spiritual insight, and dharma. These divine incarnations were illuminated by Sage Sandipani, who led them along the way as they carried out their celestial tasks.\nGuru Dronacharya – The Royal Instructor\nThe Mahabharata character Guru Dronacharya is well known for his mastery of archery and military strategy. He served as the guru to both the Pandavas and the Kauravas, treating them equally and dispensing wisdom in a humble manner. Guru Dronacharya, despite the tragic circumstances that led to his passing, is still a respected character in Indian mythology.\nGuru Vashistha – Lord Rama’s Guiding Ligh\nOne of the seven celestial sages, Guru Vashistha, was Lord Rama’s guru in the Ramayana. He was well known for his knowledge of the Vedas and his skill in performing potent rituals and spells. Lord Rama was shaped into a righteous and enlightened leader by Guru Vashistha’s wise counsel and understanding.\nGuru Vishwamitra – The Enabler of Rama’s Victory\nA powerful guru named Guru Vishwamitra was instrumental in helping Lord Rama defeat the evil king Ravana. He taught Lord Rama, who was the epitome of devotion and bravery, vital fighting techniques and wisdom. The teachings of Guru Vishwamitra perfectly depict his standing as a renowned guru in Hindu mythology.\nGuru Brihaspati – The Teacher of Gods\nGuru Brihaspati, the gods’ instructor, is revered for his thorough knowledge of the Vedas. He is shown as a wise and honorable tutor who teaches important lessons about life. His advice and teachings are used in rituals and prayers as a source of knowledge and wisdom.\nGuru Shukracharya – The Guru of the Demons\nGuru Shukracharya, the guru of the demons, is skilled in the occult and has the ability to raise the dead. He is regarded as a wise and respected teacher in Hindu mythology despite his relationship with the asuras (demons). Even if Guru Shukracharya’s teachings don’t always line up with the divine, they nonetheless play a crucial role in the legendary story, illustrating the variety of wisdom and understanding.\nGuru Kripacharya – The Enlightened Mentor\nGuru Kripacharya emerges as a notable and revered figure in the epic Mahabharata. Both the Pandavas and the Kauravas esteem him as their Enlightened Mentor, offering invaluable advice. The teachings of Guru Kripacharya go beyond simple combat techniques; they place an emphasis on morality, humility, and moral purity. In the epic struggle, his persistent dedication to righteousness stands out as a bright example.\nLord Dattatreya – The Trinity Incarnate\nIn Hindu mythology, Lord Dattatreya is a singular character who is thought to be an incarnation of the divine Trinity—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh. He is a guru to many sages and saints and embodies great wisdom and understanding. Lord Dattatreya’s teachings place a strong emphasis on detachment, devotion, and surrender to the divine. His knowledge directs seekers toward spiritual enlightenment and self-realization.\nThese esteemed gurus and teachers from Hindu mythology weave a rich tapestry of information, insight, and direction. They have left a lasting impression on India’s cultural and spiritual heritage, motivating future generations to seek out justice, virtue, and enlightenment. National Teachers Day honors all educators who uphold the legacy of these illustrious gurus by molding the minds and hearts of future generations with their knowledge and commitment.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.terrysouthern.com/new_york_public_library.html", "date": "2023-06-10T11:28:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224657169.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610095459-20230610125459-00394.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9492725729942322, "token_count": 2269, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__23229530", "lang": "en", "text": "|New York Public Library Acquires Archive of Easy Rider, Dr. Strangelove,\nand Candy Writer Terry Southern\nMaster Satirist's Literary Manuscripts, Correspondence, and Photographs\nMade Available Through a Gift by Film Director Steven Soderbergh\nNew York, NY, April 1, 2003 -- The New York Public Library has acquired the archive of novelist, essayist, and screenwriter Terry Southern (1924-1995), whose distinctive voice in the screenplays Dr. Strangelove and Easy Rider helped define the Cold War paranoia and counter culture of the 1960s. A serious writer who successfully transitioned to the film world, Southern bridged boundaries between literary and pop culture figures, working with authors like William Burroughs and Christopher Isherwood, as well as icons of the '60s such as the Beatles, Stanley Kubrick, and Peter Sellers. Southern, whose black humor struck at the heart of complaceny and hypocrisy, won a large measure of renown and notoriety for his sharply satirical and often sexually explicit writings, notably The Magic Christian and Candy.\nIn addition to materials directly relating to Southern's works, the archive includes correspondence and other items from such literary and cultural figures as George Plimpton, Allen Ginsberg, Norman Mailer, Frank O'Hara, Larry Rivers, William Styron, V. S. Pritchett, Gore Vidal, Abbie Hoffman, and Edmund Wilson, as well as rock stars including John Lennon, Ringo Starr, and the Rolling Stones. The archive was acquired for The New York Public Library's Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature from the Terry Southern Literary Trust through a generous gift from film director Steven Soderbergh.\n\"The New York Public Library is delighted to welcome into its Berg Collection the rich archive of Terry Southern, which will complement the Library's many resources documenting literary, political, and cultural movements in late modern America,\" said Paul LeClerc, President of The New York Public Library. \"We are all grateful for the generosity of Steven Soderbergh and for the assistance of Terry Southern's son, Nile, who was so eager to see his father's papers placed here, in one of the world's great libraries.\"\n\"Terry Southern was an actual genius,\" said Steven Soderbergh. \"His totally unique style and point of view extended beyond just his books and films, and anyone who chooses to explore Terry's life through these archives will find themselves endlessly fascinated and wildly entertained.\"\n\"The New York Public Library's acquisition of the Terry Southern Archive is very important to me as a real confirmation of Terry's accomplishments,\" said Nile Southern, the son of the author and co-trustee of the Terry Southern Literary Trust. \"The collection will serve to connect the dots and bridge the gaps between the Beats and the Beatles. Terry helped introduce Ginsberg, William Gaddis, Henry Miller, and Burroughs to America -- when they were banned or unknown here -- it is all there in the archive, these secret histories. They are all stories which, taken together, weave a unique history of a man at the creative center of his times.\"\nWilliam D. Walker, Senior Vice President and Andrew W. Mellon Director of The Research Libraries, said, \"Collecting materials documenting the richness of 20th-century American culture is a priority for the Research Libraries of The New York Public Library. The archive of Terry Southern, in addition to other recently acquired collections such as the Malcolm X Collection and the Jack Kerouac Archive, will offer researchers access to exceptional materials on artistic and political expression in the 1960s.\"\nThe Terry Southern Archive\nSouthern's screenplays Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964) and Easy Rider (1969) earned him Academy Award nominations. \"His screenplays are crafted in a very literary, writerly way, and he was a meticulous reviser, as researchers in this archive will discover,\" said Isaac Gewirtz, Curator of the Berg Collection of English and American Literature. \"Southern remains a compelling literary and cultural figure,\" he continued, \"because his best novels and screenplays straddle two eras -- the post-Beat early 1960s, when establishment values were still strong enough to shape the sensibility of the very works that mocked them, and the late 60s, early 70s, when many writers, artists, and pop musicians found the naive confidence to jettison mainstream cultural\nassumptions about what art or entertainment should be. Southern's archive complements other important holdings in the Berg Collection, such as those of William Burroughs, Allen Ginsberg, and V. S. Pritchett, to name a few. It is also the first collection in the Berg in which the cinema figures so prominently.\"\nSouthern, first published in Britain after repeated rejections at home, was known by the late '50s for his short stories and novels, including Flash and Filigree (1958), and The Magic Christian (1959), when director Stanley Kubrick approached him to lend his satiric wit to the screenplay for Dr. Strangelove. Southern collaborated on the screenplay with Kubrick, who based the film on Peter George's book Red Alert, turning out the black comedy that made Dr. Strangelove a cult hit which still resonates, nearly forty years later. The Archive contains numerous materials relating to Dr. Strangelove including index cards outlining the film as a trilogy, and a1974 letter from Southern to Jay Levin about the perceived similarities between Dr. Strangelove and Dr. Henry Kissinger. In 1988, the film was selected by Congress as a cultural treasure by its Film Preservation Board.\nThe collection includes the original screenplay of Easy Rider, the 1969 counter-culture classic that ushered in the independent film movement. Southern co-authored Easy Rider with Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper, capturing the essence of youthful rebellion against the establishment.\nSouthern's other screenplays included Barbarella (1968), which starred Jane Fonda as the ingenue sex-pot space alien, and The Magic Christian (1969), on which he collaborated with Peter Sellers, Joseph McGrath, John Cleese, and Graham Chapman. Based on Southern's novel of the same name, The Magic Christian focuses on millionaire and practical joker Guy Grand, exposing and skewering complacency and materialism. The Archive contains the typescript of the novel, as well as unpublished fragments and various drafts of the screenplay.\nAmong the materials coming to the Berg Collection are numerous unpublished writings including a diary from Southern's years in Europe. The collection also includes materials relating to his novel, Candy (co-authored with hipster poet Mason Hoffenberg), a socio-sexual satire based on Voltaire's Candide, which bears the distinction of being one of only a few books in English banned in France. Commissioned by the notorious French publisher Maurice Girodias, it became a runaway best-seller in the States selling millions of copies throughout the mid and late '60s.\nA dark comic sensibility animated Southern's writing. Few conservative values escaped his satiric wit. His favorite targets included politicians, big business, the military, sentimental spiritual seekers, the grossly rich, Hollywood characters of various sorts, and the medical profession. \"Where you find smugness, you'll find something worth blasting,\" he once said. The Archive contains typescripts and manuscripts of novels, short stories, screenplays, and literary fragments; correspondence from a wide variety of writers, musicians, and artists, as well as business correspondence from agents, editors, and publishers; and photographs of literary and pop culture figures.\nBorn in Alvarado, Texas, Southern began writing satire at age 12, rewriting Edgar Allan Poe stories because, in his words, \"they didn't go far enough.\" His studies at Southern Methodist University were interrupted by World War II. After serving in the army, he continued his studies, graduating with a degree in philosophy from Northwestern University in 1948. He then went to Paris to study at the Sorbonne on the G.I. Bill. His first published work to reach an American audience, a short story, The Sun and the Still Born Stars, appeared in the premier issue of The Paris Review. His first novel, Flash and Filigree, was published in 1958. He was a frequent contributor to The Paris Review, Evergreen Review, and The Nation.\nResiding in Geneva with his wife Carol, Southern wrote Candy and The Magic Christian. Returning to the U.S., he settled in East Canaan, Connecticut, and soon after began his collaboration on Dr. Strangelove with Stanley Kubrick and Peter George, launching a successful screenwriting career. Other screenplays followed, including The Loved One (1965), The Collector (1965), The Cincinnati Kid (1965), Barbarella (1968), and End of the Road (1970). In 1965, on the set of The Loved One, he met actress and dancerGail Gerber, who became his life-long companion.\nSouthern's other books include Red Dirt Marijuana and Other Tastes (1967), Blue Movie (1970), and Texas Summer: A Novel (1991). Materials relating to these works are also in the Archive. In 1981 and 1982 Southern wrote forSaturday Night Live. He taught screenwriting at New York University and Columbia University from the late 1980s until his death in 1995.\nHenry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature\nThe Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature is one of America's most celebrated collections of first editions, rare books, autograph letters, and manuscripts. It was assembled and presented to The New York Public Library by Dr. Albert A. Berg (1872-1950), famous New York surgeon and trustee of the Library, in memory of his brother, Dr. Henry W. Berg. Both men found relaxation from their medical careers in collecting the works and memorabilia of English and American writers. The original collection, which numbered 3,500 items, has grown through acquisitions and gifts to include some 20,000 printed items and 50,000 manuscripts, covering the entire range of English and American literature. The Berg Collection includes manuscripts by T. S. Eliot, Eugene O'Neill, Edgar Allan Poe, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, W. B. Yeats, Walt Whitman, and many others. The Southern Archive will join the archives of Jack Kerouac, Virginia Woolf, Joseph Conrad, Vladimir Nabokov, and an extensive collection of first and rare editions.\nThe Terry Southern Literary Trust\nThe Terry Southern Literary Trust manages the assets and copyrights of Terry Southern. The Co-trustees are Nile Southern, the author's son. Susan Schulman, New York, acts as literary agent for the Trust.\nContact: Sabina Potaczek or Herb Scher 212.221.7676 or 212.704.8600.\nemail@example.com | firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.matthewdlinton.com/2014/10/18/tackling-the-historiannchallenge/", "date": "2017-12-16T12:47:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948588072.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20171216123525-20171216145525-00053.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9520530700683594, "token_count": 1641, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__88191499", "lang": "en", "text": "Here’s the Ann Little blog post that inspired this self-interview.\nMatthew Linton: The New York Times Book Review Interview.\nWhat books are currently on your nightstand?\nUsually, I keep two books I’m currently reading on my nightstand: one fiction and one non-fiction (usually history). I just finished Ian McEwen’s Sweet Tooth, which is a love story set in the atmosphere of the cultural Cold War in Great Britain. It was enjoyable, though not particularly profound. For nonfiction, I’m reading Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-First Century. I’m nearly finished and find Piketty’s argument about growing wealth inequality compelling. If you’re looking for this century’s Marx though you best look elsewhere, Piketty is not a particularly radical thinker.\nWhat was the last truly great book you read?\nEarlier this year I read David Igler’s The Great Ocean about the history of the Pacific Ocean and was blown away. Igler’s ability to tell a story about imperialism, global trade, epidemiology, and environmental history is incredible. A definite must read, even if you’re not drawn to Pacific history.\nWho are the best historians writing today?\nSince I’m not a particularly fluid writer, I feel uncomfortable passing judgment on others’ prose. That being said, there are a plethora of historians – and young historians in particular – making important contribution to contemporary historical scholarship. Jennifer Ratner-Rosenhagen, Odd Arne Westad, Sam Moyn, James T. Kloppenberg, Daniel Rodgers, and Harold Isaacs are just a few of the many names that come immediately to mind.\nWhat’s the best book ever written about American history?\nThis is obviously an impossible question to answer, since it presupposes a universal objective measure of quality for historical scholarship exists (hint: it doesn’t). But since I don’t want to be a total coward, I will reinterpret the question as “what is my favorite book ever written about American history?” Though there are many contenders, I always find myself returning to Richard Hofstadter’s The American Political Tradition for inspiration about how to become a better writer and create three-dimensional characters. Hofstadter was one of the first historians whose writing made me want to become a historian, so there is also a sentimental attachment to his work.\nDo you have a favorite biography?\nNot particularly. I’ve never been a big biography reader. I am relying on a couple of biographies for my dissertation including Robert P. Newman’s Owen Lattimore and the “Loss” of China and John Evans’ John Fairbank and the American Understanding of Modern China. I am thankful for the hard work biographers have put into understanding these characters. These books have saved me hours in the archives.\nWhat are the best military histories?\nI don’t read too many military histories, but one I read recently, S.C.M. Paine’s The Wars For Asia, 1911-1949, which consolidates the various wars that embroiled Asia in the early 20th century into a single, unbroken conflict. It’s very well-written and unlike many military histories does not get caught up in the tactical minutiae of war. These strengths make it an ideal introductory text for those unfamiliar with the history of East Asia before the Cold War.\nAnd what are the best books about African American history?\nMost of my favorite books about African American history examine their role in shaping US foreign policy. Penny von Eschen’s Satchmo Blows Up the World about jazz ambassadors during the Cold War shows the way jazz musicians like Duke Ellington navigated their roles as disseminators of American liberalism and critics of American racism. Thomas Borstelmann’s The Cold War and the Color Line is another book that effectively shows the interrelationship between US advocacy of democracy abroad and unjust racial policies at home. Finally, Nico Slate’s Colored Cosmopolitanism, which examines the intellectual cross-pollination of the Indian Revolution and Civil Rights Movement, is pioneering in looking African American intellectual history in a global context.\nDuring your many years of teaching, did you find students responded differently to the history books you assigned?\nI have only been teaching for one year. I’m amazed how teaching 18-21 year olds makes me feel like the oldest person in the world.\nWhat kind of reader were you as a child?\nWhen I was a young child I was an active reader. I was addicted to the Goosebumps series and read as many of them as I could get my hands on. My grandmother worked at the local public library and supported my reading habit by buying and recommending me new books. As a teenager my interest in reading waned, I was much more interested in athletics and having fun with friends. Sophomore year of high school I was exposed to continental philosophy through a world history course and started reading Friedrich Nietzsche and, later, Michel Foucault. This changed my entire approach to reading and learning. I began devouring classic philosophy texts as well as great works of fiction. I haven’t stopped since.\nIf you had to name one book that made you who you are today, what would it be?\nI am a composite of the many books I’ve read over my lifetime, but if I had to pick one book it would be G.W.F. Hegel’s The Philosophy of History. I was already interested in philosophy, but Hegel’s work showed me how philosophy and history were bound together. Since then, I’ve always found the best history is built on a strong theoretical foundation and the most successful philosophy remains grounded in historical evidence. Hegel’s work was also some of the first intellectual history I ever read and though it is much different then contemporary intellectual history scholarship, it was crucial in exposing me to the genre.\nIf you could require the president to read one book, what would it be?\nGiven the instability of the current political situation in the Middle East I would recommend Frederick Logevall’s Choosing War about LBJ’s decision to commit to American involvement in Vietnam. The crucial lesson of Logevall’s book is that offensive war is always a choice for the aggressor and that other options must always be seriously weighed.\nYou’re hosting a literary dinner party. Which three writers are invited?\nIf we’re limited to literary figures, I’d choose Ernest Hemingway, Ralph Ellison, and Lu Xun. I’d predict substantial disagreement at the party.\nWhat book did you feel as if you were supposed to like, but didn’t? Do you remember the last book you put down without finishing?\nI though John Gaddis’ biography of George Kennan was disappointing. It was too long and hagiographic. I also dislike Charles Postel’s The Populist Vision, but probably just because I don’t like the populists. The last book I put down without finishing was Norman Rush’s Mortals. It was very boring and, since I read fiction for enjoyment, I gave up after 400 pages (I blame Andy Seal).\nWhat books are you embarrassed to not have read yet?\nSo many. I’ve never read any Jane Austen or Herman Melville. I should probably read the Bible all the way through at some point. In terms of history, I have somehow missed out on reading Jackson Lears’ No Place For Grace.\nWhat do you plan to read next?\nUp next is Christopher McKnight Nichols’ Promise and Peril: America at the Dawn of the Global Age.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.recspines.org/renaissance-charter-school-at-pines-holds-1st-annual-book-a-thon/", "date": "2019-11-22T01:01:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496671053.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20191121231600-20191122015600-00334.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9767819046974182, "token_count": 129, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__75814526", "lang": "en", "text": "Renaissance Charter Schools at Pines had their first annual Book-A-Thon. Doors were open on Saturday from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm to allow parents to drop off gently used books. These books will be utilized in our school resource library that will open next year. Here at RCS at Pines, we know that reading opens the door to a great education; and with the help of our staff, parents, and community, we are now able to offer our students over 400 books to choose from. This will help students work toward their CSUSA Reading\nChallenge goals and build their love for reading!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://socialcurrentcy.com/tag/scholar/", "date": "2023-06-08T14:36:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655027.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608135911-20230608165911-00040.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9657386541366577, "token_count": 1585, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__62378887", "lang": "en", "text": "Being a black professor at a predominantly white university can be just as uncomfortable as—if not more so than—being a black student at one.\nIn his new book, The Scholar Denied, the sociologist Aldon Morris writes that contrary to the discipline’s preferred origin story, the field of sociology was actually founded by W.E.B. DuBois, the first black person to receive a Ph.D. in the United States. DuBois earned his degree from Harvard, but due to rampant racial segregation at the time, he was shut out of many employment opportunities. He ended up working at Atlanta University (now Clark Atlanta University), a historically black college with few resources, but still managed to do pioneering work in the field of sociology.\nMorris describes in clear detail the ways that DuBois’s emphasis on race as a socially constructed—rather than biological—phenomenon threatened white elites of his day, who much preferred Booker T. Washington’s message that blacks should accept and embrace their subordinate status. Furthermore, many white sociologists co-opted DuBois’s innovative research designs, empirical methods, and scientific approach, while failing to credit him as their originator. Morris argues that consequently, DuBois’s centrality to the discipline of sociology and his role as one of the preeminent analysts of race relations have been obscured.\nDuBois lived and wrote his most famous books during the early part of the 20th century, but how different are circumstances for black academics today?\nThe recent student demonstrations at University of Missouri, Yale, Amherst, Emory, and other universities have drawn much-needed attention to the challenges that minority students, particularly black ones, face at predominantly white colleges and universities. There’s a great deal of research—including the work of the sociologists Joe Feagin and Wendy Leo Moore—showing that the conditions black students are protesting are serious, widespread, and often ignored. In one account, Feagin shares a story of a black student who waits after class to ask a white professor a question about that day’s lecture, only to be told “I thought you were waiting to rob me or something.” Another student describes “one of those sad and angry nights” when, walking to the dorm, white students drove by yelling racial slurs and throwing beer cans at him.\nIn Wendy Leo Moore’s study of elite law schools, she offers similarly wrenching examples. For instance, there is the white professor who punishes a black female law student for discussing the offensiveness of racial slurs, but does not challenge the white male law student who comments during a class discussion that black students are intellectually inferior. As Moore describes, even the ways law schools teach students to focus on “individual intent” means that social, academic, and legal practices that discriminate against students of color can be summarily dismissed if white social actors “didn’t mean any harm.” Thus, no matter how invidious the action, no matter the consequences of the behavior, legal reasoning centers on individual whites’ intentions and discounts the lived experiences of people of color.\nFor faculty of color, similar processes are frequently at play. In fact, predominantly white colleges and universities may even be more reluctant to recruit and hire faculty of color than students of color. While students matriculate at an institution for a short period of time and then leave, the tenure system means that faculty of color may remain at a university for decades, even a lifetime. With this longer time frame, these professors develop more of a stake in the school, and may be more empowered to push for the reforms many colleges resist. For universities that see no real reason to change their existing practices, traditions, and organizational cultures, bringing in a critical mass of faculty of color is often a stated goal that never materializes.\nIndeed, when it comes to faculty diversity, the numbers suggest a pretty bleak picture. Blacks constitute less than 10 percent of the professoriate, and these numbers thin out the higher the academic rank. And as lots of research shows, when these professors are in the numerical minority, their experiences aren’t all that different from what DuBois encountered as he attempted to navigate higher education in the early 20th century: exclusion, marginalization, and the consistent message that, as a black person, he was not suited for the academy and that his ideas were unwelcome. Indeed, Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia’s recent suggestion that blacks are best suited for “less advanced, slower track school[s] where they do well” are strikingly similar to the arguments about black inferiority that DuBois confronted in the 19th century—the very assertions he was able to debunk with scientific research.\nMany faculty members and administrators will dismiss this lack of diversity as a pipeline issue, claiming that they simply can’t find “qualified” candidates of color to fill faculty positions. But as was the case in DuBois’s day, many historically black colleges and universities are populated by faculty of color, many of whom are exemplary researchers and teachers who work with a fraction of the resources offered at elite, predominantly white universities. “Qualified” candidates of color are there. They simply are not proportionately represented in historically white institutions.\nFor faculty of color who do seek and find employment at predominantly white schools, research suggests that the issues they face are in some ways similar to those that students of color have described in the recent wave of protests. For example, in a recent study, the professors Ebony McGee and Lasana Kazembe noted that black faculty were racially stereotyped at work, including being generally expected to entertain and perform for colleagues in ways that were not expected of their white counterparts. Other black professors report that if they study issues related to race, their research is assumed to be less credible, serious, and rigorous than their white peers—even if white colleagues also study racial issues. Black faculty also do a disproportionate amount of service work—jobs that are expected of workers but not explicitly required. These can include mentoring and advising students and junior faculty, serving as a faculty advisor for campus clubs, or being on committees.\nAnd there are gender dynamics present as well. The sociologist Roxana Harlow found that black female professors had to manage gendered racial stereotypes that they were “mean” and “cold” in the classroom, stereotypes that are commonly applied to black female professionals more generally. And this says nothing of the racialized assumptions that many students (and fellow faculty) bring with them to the university—that black Americans, and by extension, black professors, are less knowledgeable and credible than their peers of other races, regardless of the subject matter they teach. This means that in practice, black faculty routinely face students, coworkers, and administrators who assume that they are not truly qualified for or capable of faculty work—all the while concealing the understandable feelings of frustration and annoyance that result. The overall message is that, like black students, black faculty simply do not belong.\nThough these issues are complex and won’t be solved easily, universities could begin doing more to support faculty and staff of color. DuBois defined the premier problem of the 20th century as the issue of the color line, and this certainly shaped his experiences in higher education. It doesn’t have to be this way today.\nOriginally seen via The Atlantic by: ADIA HARVEY WINGFIELD – A contributing writer for The Atlantic and a professor of sociology at Washington University in St. Louis. She is the author of No More Invisible Man: Race and Gender in Men’s Work.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://lateantiquities.com/author/lateantiquities/page/3/", "date": "2021-06-23T09:20:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488536512.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20210623073050-20210623103050-00533.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9744799733161926, "token_count": 574, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__66058574", "lang": "en", "text": "The history of the Emirate of Crete begins around 825 A.D. when a group of Andalusian (Arab Muslims from Spain) rebels were exiled by the ruling Emir of Cordoba, al-Hakam I.\nThe history of the Emirate of Crete is an interesting one. Although it had little long-term repercussions on the region, the political integrity of the state was an incredibly important issue of the day, specifically of the 9th and early 10th Centuries. Due to the strategic position of Crete, often thought of as a gateway to the Aegean, the island could be used, and was used as, an important staging ground for numerous raids throughout the Eastern Aegean, from Thessaloniki to Alexandria during both the Arab and Byzantine periods. Control of the island was often analogous to naval dominance of the Aegean, Cilician, and Palestinian coastlines, and without control of the island, it has historically been nearly impossible to maintain control of Eastern Mediterranean maritime affairs, both commercial and militant, from the Byzantine Empire to the Ottoman Empire to Nazi Germany.\nContinue reading “History of the Emirate of Crete”\nNikephoros II Phokas was the sole emperor of Byzantinium from 963 to 969. His brilliant military exploits contributed to the resurgence of the Byzantine Empire during the 10th century.\nWho was Nikephoros II? Nikephoros II Phokas was the sole emperor of Byzantinium from 963 to 969. His brilliant military exploits contributed to the resurgence of the Byzantine Empire during the 10th century. In the east, he exhibited tactical prowess in the complete reconquest of Cilicia and of Crete, whilst also initiating the recapture of Cyprus, thereby opening the path for future Byzantine incursions into the Levant and the Jazira under future emperors, thus creating a safer, more secure empire not only for his successors, but also for his subjects, in that he, by bringing Crete and Cyprus under Christian rule, manage to spare much of the Aegean coastline from the devastating Arab raids which became commonplace over the 9th and early 10th Centuries. His reign, however, was not unmarred by controversy. In the west, relations with Bulgaria worsened, while Nikephoros was powerless to halt the Muslim conquest of Sicily. Incursions by the German emperor Otto II were also left unpunished. Nikephoros also had issues in the domestic sphere. His long wars resulted in increased taxes both on the people and on the church, while he also maintained unpopular theological positions which alienated many of his most powerful allies, including his top general and future emperor John Tzimiskes.\nContinue reading “The Life of Nikephoros Phokas”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sightcentertoledo.org/events/drop-in-clinic/", "date": "2020-05-27T00:23:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347391923.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526222359-20200527012359-00079.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8881140947341919, "token_count": 221, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__205033940", "lang": "en", "text": "Low Vision Drop-in Clinic\nThe Sight Center is pleased to present a series of low vision clinics in partnership with the Toledo Lucas County Public Library. The clinics, which are free and open to the public, are for anyone struggling with vision beyond what glasses can do. Hosted at the Main Library in downtown Toledo, the clinics will be accessible to local residents and TARTA/TARPS riders.\nLow Vision Drop-In Clinic\nFriday, May 29, 2020\n11:00 AM – 5:00 PM\nToledo Lucas County Public Library\n325 N. Michigan Street\nToledo, OH 43604\nThe Low Vision Drop-In Clinic will provide:\n- Vision screenings and assessments completed by a licensed occupational therapist to determine low vision needs for daily life.\n- Information about community resources and low vision services provided by a licensed social worker.\n- Strategies and/or assistive devices to help with routine tasks.\nFor more information contact Dani Moran at 419-720-3937 x104 or firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.cmohs.org/news-events/video-library/citizen-honors-richard-fierro-2023-single-act-of-heroism-award/", "date": "2024-04-15T09:14:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816954.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415080257-20240415110257-00137.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9540082216262817, "token_count": 168, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__24083597", "lang": "en", "text": "Citizen Honors – Richard Fierro, 2023 Single Act of Heroism Award\nPosted In: Video Library | March 22, 2023\nRichard Fierro is selected for his singular act of heroism on November 19, 2022, when he charged through a chaotic crowd at a nightclub in Colorado Springs to stop an active shooter and strip him of his weapons, saving countless lives. Fierro’s courage reflects great credit upon himself, his family, and the state of Colorado.\nEvery year since 2007, a nationwide search is conducted to select five United States citizens and one organization to receive the Citizen Honors Awards. The Awards are one of the numerous ways the Congressional Medal of Honor Society fulfills its mission to promote the values embodied by the Medal: courage, sacrifice, integrity, commitment, patriotism, and citizenship.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://cheaphawaiian.com/uh-professors-publish-book-on-hawaiian-cultural-practices-for-health-social-justice/", "date": "2023-12-09T16:09:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100912.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209134916-20231209164916-00747.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9237098097801208, "token_count": 1467, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__86042928", "lang": "en", "text": "Step into the world of Native Hawaiian cultural practices with the recently published book, “Ka Mano Wai: The Source of Life.” Authored by three esteemed professors at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health, this captivating book explores the significance of practices such as mālama ʻāina (caring for the land), mele (songs), and hoʻoponopono (conflict resolution) in promoting health and social justice. Through 16 engaging chapters, the book shares the stories of 14 revered kumu loea, or experts, who play a vital role in passing down ancestral knowledge. With stunning photographs that bring their practices to life, this book is a valuable resource for understanding Native Hawaiian traditions and fostering a deeper connection to their culture.\nThis image is property of media.mauinow.com.\nChapter 1: Introduction to Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices\nNative Hawaiian cultural practices hold deep significance and are an integral part of Hawaiian society. These practices are rooted in the wisdom and traditions passed down by ancestors and have shaped the identity and values of the Native Hawaiian people. In “Ka Māno Wai: The Source of Life,” a groundbreaking book by three professors at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Noreen Mokuau, Kukunaokalā Yoshimoto, and Kathryn Braun, the rich history and importance of these cultural practices are explored through the perspectives of 14 esteemed kumu loea, or experts.\nChapter 2: Mālama ʻĀina: Caring for the Land\nOne of the key Native Hawaiian cultural practices is mālama ʻāina, which translates to “caring for the land.” This practice emphasizes the deep connection between the land and the well-being of the Native Hawaiian people. Through sustainable agriculture, stewardship, and conservation efforts, Native Hawaiians have long recognized the importance of nurturing and preserving the land for future generations. By understanding the interconnectedness of all living beings and their environment, mālama ʻāina serves as a foundation for fostering harmony and balance within Hawaiian society.\nChapter 3: Mele: Songs of Native Hawaiian Culture\nMele, or songs, are an integral part of Native Hawaiian culture. These songs not only entertain but also serve as a means of preserving history, passing down knowledge, and expressing emotions. Mele often contain powerful messages, reflecting the values, traditions, and struggles of the Native Hawaiian people. Whether it’s through hula chants or contemporary compositions, mele play a significant role in connecting individuals to their roots, honoring ancestors, and fostering a sense of community and identity.\nThis image is property of media.mauinow.com.\nChapter 4: Hoʻoponopono: Conflict Resolution in Hawaiian Society\nHoʻoponopono is a traditional Native Hawaiian practice that focuses on conflict resolution and restoration of harmony within relationships, families, and communities. It involves open communication, active listening, and a commitment to finding mutually agreeable solutions. Hoʻoponopono acknowledges the interconnectedness of individuals and the impact their actions have on others. By engaging in this practice, Native Hawaiians seek not only to resolve conflicts but also to heal and strengthen relationships, promoting overall well-being and social cohesion.\nChapter 5: The Significance of Native Hawaiian Practices in Health\nNative Hawaiian cultural practices have a profound impact on health and well-being. The connection between mind, body, and spirit is central to many of these practices. Through practices such as lāʻau lapaʻau (Hawaiian herbal medicine), lomilomi (traditional massage), and ʻai pono (eating in a healthy and balanced way), Native Hawaiians have long recognized the importance of holistic care for maintaining good health. These practices not only address physical ailments but also promote mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, leading to a more balanced and harmonious life.\nChapter 6: The Connection Between Native Hawaiian Practices and Family Life\nFamily plays a vital role in Native Hawaiian culture, and cultural practices are deeply intertwined with family life. From the passing down of ancestral knowledge to the celebration of important milestones and events, these practices foster strong family bonds and a sense of belonging. Through activities such as hula, storytelling, and gathering for feasts, families come together to honor traditions, share experiences, and strengthen their cultural identity. Native Hawaiian practices in family life perpetuate a sense of unity, love, and respect for one another, contributing to the overall well-being of individuals and the community.\nChapter 7: Native Hawaiian Spiritual Beliefs and Cultural Practices\nSpirituality holds a significant place in Native Hawaiian culture. Native Hawaiians have a deep reverence for the natural world and believe in the presence of deities or akua who guide and protect them. Spiritual beliefs and practices are interwoven into various aspects of daily life, from ceremonies and rituals to the connection with the land and nature. Native Hawaiians seek harmony and balance by acknowledging the spiritual dimensions of their existence, fostering a sense of purpose and interconnectedness with the world around them.\nChapter 8: The Cultural Loss of Native Hawaiian Practices\nThe colonization of Hawaiʻi had a significant impact on Native Hawaiian cultural practices. With the arrival of settlers and the imposition of Western values and systems, many Native Hawaiian practices were suppressed and marginalized. The cultural loss was profound, and traditions that were once integral to the fabric of society were forced underground. This chapter explores the challenges faced by Native Hawaiians in preserving and revitalizing these practices, as well as the efforts being made to reclaim and restore their cultural heritage.\nChapter 9: Illuminating Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices\n“Ka Māno Wai: The Source of Life” sheds light on the rich tapestry of Native Hawaiian cultural practices. Drawing from the knowledge and wisdom of esteemed kumu loea, this book aims to re-illuminate the practices and the individuals who have dedicated their lives to preserving and teaching them. Through captivating storytelling and personal narratives, readers gain a deeper understanding of the historical and contemporary significance of these practices, as well as their enduring impact on the health, well-being, and social justice of the Native Hawaiian community.\nChapter 25: Conclusion and Reflection on Native Hawaiian Cultural Practices\nIn this final chapter, readers are invited to reflect on the profound significance of Native Hawaiian cultural practices. The journey through the various chapters of “Ka Māno Wai: The Source of Life” has provided insights into the history, values, and transformative power of these practices. From caring for the land and expressing through songs to resolving conflicts and promoting holistic health, Native Hawaiian cultural practices offer valuable lessons for individuals and societies at large. As the book concludes, readers are encouraged to honor and engage with these traditions, ensuring their preservation and continued relevance for future generations. Through shared knowledge and appreciation, the legacy of Native Hawaiian cultural practices can thrive and contribute to a more inclusive and just society.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://jjnmultimedia.com/highlighting-our-home-oak-hill/", "date": "2023-10-03T11:03:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511075.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20231003092549-20231003122549-00473.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9589525461196899, "token_count": 804, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__326474506", "lang": "en", "text": "With an office in downtown Oak Hill, in the Bellann Building, JJN Multimedia is proud to call Oak Hill our home. So when we were asked to put together a video to promote all of the amazing things to do in Oak Hill, we jumped at the chance!\nThe City of Oak Hill’s Community and Economic Development Coordinator, Erin Reid, reached out to JJN Multimedia to develop a video to highlight everything Oak Hill has to offer. From outdoor adventures to family-friendly events, we spent three days filming around town – check out some of our stops below.\nWe started our shoot off at Blooms by Bessie’s. There we met one of the florists named Johnathan who put together a beautiful arrangement while we filmed the process. With a mix of roses, greenery, and daisies, it was really fascinating to watch a florist at work!\nWhen we wrapped up at Blooms by Bessie’s, we headed over to the White Oak Rail Trail to get some bicycling shots and wandered our way into the Rail Trail Expo. We got to check out a number of the vendors and watched a young family get their face painted.\nThen it was over to The Frozen Barn for some ice cream. Frozen Barn Employees Madison, Grace, and Bethany showed us all of the ice cream options and how they make their own waffle cones. (The JJN crew might have taken a quick ice cream break and taste-tested a few of the flavors once we were done getting the footage.)\nAfter a quick drive around town getting shots of the Oak Hill carved bears, the JJN crew decided to take a little unplanned detour and checked out all of the notable Hank Williams-related locations in town. Our videographer Seth did a little research and we stopped by Skyline Drive-In, known as “Hank’s Last Stop”, and the memorial marker in front of the town library. We then headed over to Cafe One Ten for dinner and to get some shots of their amazing meals and ended our day over at ACE Adventure Resort. First we filmed the Hayslette Family hiking around the property and checking out the overlook.\nOver at Mountain Music Festival, we got some great footage of the musicians and performers that were putting on one heck of a show! Between fire dancers, stilt walkers, and live music – it was an awesome event!\nOur second day of shooting started at 7 am at the dog park in Oak Hill – but playing with a dog is always a great reason to get up early! We got to meet Zeus (and his owners) and play some early morning fetch.\nThen we headed back to ACE to check out the waterpark. We met up with a group of teens and handed them some GoPros to help us get some action shots. The City of Oak Hill’s own Community and Economic Development Coordinator, Erin Reid, helped us paddle a raft through all of the waterpark. Her son Carter even jumped off the tallest “iceberg” to help us get the most epic shot!\nAfter grabbing lunch at The Lost Paddle, we stopped by a few Airbnb rental locations to get interior and exterior shots of vacation rentals available in the Oak Hill area. Then it was time for some bowling!\nOver at Pinheads, we met up with the Hines Family for bowling and pizza. Things got a little competitive between the Hines family members, but we had an awesome time!\nWe finished out our Oak Hill production with a quick trip over to Needleseye Park to film the Wolff family. We hiked back to one of their favorite climbing spots and got some great shots of each family member in action – even their 4-year-old and 6-year-old got to the time of the route.\nVisit the Oak Hill Facebook page to check out the final product!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://rainbowinthenightmovie.com/more-book-reviews/", "date": "2024-04-21T20:04:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817819.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421194551-20240421224551-00598.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9465954899787903, "token_count": 265, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__158848448", "lang": "en", "text": "MORE BOOK REVIEWS\nRainbow in the Night is a beautiful testimony of how our Messiah works in our lives. As I read the pages of this book, it gave me encouragement and pause to think about my own life. I laughed and cried along the way as I read so many of Goldie’s life experiences. Goldie writes not only of her own life circumstances, trials, and joys but also provides thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter. She encourages you to dig deep and search out your own heart with the Lord. Goldie writes, “Spiritual growth is a process, not a one-time event.” This book eloquently delineates this and beautifully shows God’s providential and merciful hand in our lives. The richest takeaway was to read the testimony of “Nikadot.” In Hebrew, that word means “period.” If one believes Yeshua is the Messiah, your sins will be forgiven and remembered no more—NIKADOT. The Lord also promises to walk through life with you and has a place prepared in eternity for you when you take your last breath! I sincerely and deeply encourage you to read this book and share it with others!\nMarla D., Boca Raton FL", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://broadway.org.uk/whats-on/delicious", "date": "2022-08-20T06:23:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573908.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820043108-20220820073108-00726.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8878447413444519, "token_count": 176, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__20867892", "lang": "en", "text": "- Directed by: Éric Besnard\n- Cast: Grégory Gadebois, Isabelle Carré, Benjamin Lavernhe\n- Year: 2021\n- Duration: 112min\n- Certificate: CERT TBC\n- Type: Film\nIn 1789 France, prior to the dawn of the Revolution, gastronomy remains strictly the domain of the aristocrats and the prestige of a noble house is dependent on the quality and reputation of its table. When the talented cook Manceron serves an unapproved dish of his own creation, the repercussions are brutal, and he is promptly dismissed.\nHe swears off his passion until the arrival of a mysterious woman (Isabelle Carré) who helps him create France’s very first restaurant. A wildly enjoyable tale of reignited passion, mentorship and revenge… French Film Festival", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.petfact.co/match-referee-the-gatekeeper-of-crickets-integrity-reddy-annas-insightful-analysis/", "date": "2024-04-16T03:58:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817043.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416031446-20240416061446-00147.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9318092465400696, "token_count": 641, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__119785796", "lang": "en", "text": "In the intricate tapestry of cricket administration, the role of the match referee stands as a pivotal one, ensuring the integrity, fairness, and adherence to rules in the game. Reddy Anna, a distinguished cricket analyst known for her astute observations, delves into the qualifications, responsibilities, and significance of the match referee in this comprehensive report. From elucidating the requisite qualifications to exploring the intricacies of the job, Reddy Anna offers invaluable insights into the world of match refereeing in cricket.\nQualifications and Background: Reddy Anna underscores the importance of a diverse skill set and extensive experience in cricket for aspiring match referees. While there are no formal educational requirements, candidates often possess a background as former cricketers, coaches, or umpires, coupled with a deep understanding of the laws and regulations governing the sport. Reddy Anna emphasizes the need for integrity, impartiality, and sound judgment as essential qualities for the role.\nResponsibilities and Duties: As the custodian of cricket’s integrity, the match referee is entrusted with a myriad of responsibilities before, during, and after the match. Reddy Anna delineates the duties of the match referee, which include overseeing player conduct, enforcing disciplinary measures for breaches of the code of conduct, and adjudicating on matters such as disputed catches, ball tampering, and player disputes.\nDuring the Match: During the match, the match referee plays a crucial role in maintaining decorum, resolving on-field disputes, and upholding the spirit of cricket. Reddy Anna highlights the match referee’s authority to penalize players for various offenses, including dissent, excessive appealing, and misconduct, thereby ensuring a level playing field and fair competition.\nPost-Match Proceedings: After the match, the match referee assesses any incidents or breaches of conduct that occurred during the game and may impose fines, suspensions, or other disciplinary actions as necessary. Reddy Anna elucidates the importance of thorough post-match reporting and documentation to uphold transparency and accountability in the disciplinary process.\nReddy Anna’s Perspective: Offering her expert perspective, Reddy Anna underscores the critical role of match referees in upholding the integrity and credibility of cricket. Reddy Anna emphasizes the need for match referees to exhibit impartiality, consistency, and sound judgment in their decision-making, thereby earning the respect and trust of players, officials, and stakeholders.\nChallenges and Considerations: Reddy Anna acknowledges the challenges and considerations faced by match referees in navigating the complexities of cricket administration. From managing player behavior to adjudicating on contentious issues, match referees must navigate a myriad of challenges with poise, fairness, and integrity.\nConclusion: In conclusion, the role of the match referee in cricket is indispensable, serving as a bulwark against malpractice, misconduct, and breaches of the code of conduct. Reddy Anna‘s insightful analysis sheds light on the qualifications, responsibilities, and significance of match referees in maintaining the integrity and spirit of cricket. As cricket continues to evolve, the role of match referees remains integral to ensuring fair play, sportsmanship, and the enduring legacy of cricket as a gentleman’s game.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://cosmonautsavenue.submittable.com/submit", "date": "2018-07-22T12:06:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676593223.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722120017-20180722140017-00182.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9370214939117432, "token_count": 619, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__41392406", "lang": "en", "text": "For poetry, 5 poems or less, no matter the length.\nFor prose, we are flexible.\nDo you accept novel excerpts?\nCan the submission be previously published?\nDo you accept simultaneous submissions?\nYes. If your work has been accepted by another publication, please let us know by adding a note to your submission.\nWhat are you looking for?\nWe are open to reading writing in any genre. Send us original work; get our attention.\nHow do I publish non fiction in Cosmonauts Avenue?\nThe responsibility for clearing rights and permissions for translated works, and the payment of any related fees, lies with the translator.\nCA is thrilled to announce that our annual Cosmonauts Avenue Nonfiction Prize is now open for submissions! Our judge is (deep breath)... Ocean Vuong!\nWhat are we looking for? We love writing that is personal, necessary, darkly funny, unfunny, candid, unique, upsetting, untold, includes in-depth research into who bit Beyoncé, and writing that is deeply good and deeply you.\nThe winner will receive $500 and publication in Cosmonauts Avenue.\nDeadline: July 23, 2018\nAbout the Judge: Born in Saigon, poet and editor Ocean Vuong was raised in Hartford, Connecticut, and earned a BA at Brooklyn College (CUNY). Vuong is the author of the poetry collections Night Sky With Exit Wounds(2016), winner of the 2018 T.S. Eliot Prize, and the chapbooks No (2013) and Burnings (2010), which was an Over the Rainbow selection by the American Library Association. His work has been translated into Hindi, Korean, Russian, and Vietnamese. His honors include fellowships from the Elizabeth George Foundation, Poets House, Kundiman, and the Saltonstall Foundation for the Arts as well as an Academy of American Poets Prize, an American Poetry Review Stanley Kunitz Prize for Younger Poets, a Pushcart Prize, and a Beloit Poetry Journal Chad Walsh Poetry Prize. In 2014, Vuong was awarded a Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry fellowship from the Poetry Foundation. He received a Whiting Award in 2016. He is the former managing editor of Thrush Press and currently lives in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts, where he is on faculty in the MFA program at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.\n- Maximum 20 double-spaced pages.\n- Submissions must be previously unpublished.\n- We accept (and encourage) entries from all ages and countries\n- All entries should be in a standard typeface and 12pt font, unless the style demands otherwise\n- One non-fiction piece maximum per entry.\n- A $12USD reading fee must accompany each entry.\n- Longlisted pieces will be notified in August 2018.\n- Multiple entries are permissible, as long as they are accompanied by separate reading fees.\n- All submissions will be considered for publication.\n- The final judge will read manuscripts blind.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.collection-system.com/archives-management/", "date": "2019-02-23T19:55:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249530087.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223183059-20190223205059-00470.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9260522127151489, "token_count": 739, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__22563352", "lang": "en", "text": "When an organization is born, it’s like a clean sheet of paper waiting to be filled with stories, achievements, success, failures, losses, laurels, joy, milestones, and so on. As years go by and that clean sheet of paper gets overcrowded, it means you have a lot of records piling out of the desks. This is the time for you to look for a proper collections managements system.\nYou may not need the information that was recorded or considered important for the organization ten years from now, but that doesn’t mean it does not have value. The best way to deal with all those vital but not so regularly used records would be to archive them.\nHowever, if you simply throw all those records at one place and stack them one over the other, you may permanently lose some really critical information in that vast sea of data.\nThis is where archives management software comes into play. When your information is archived using a system, it is properly labeled and tagged to ensure that you can get quick access to all the info including digital content, photos, videos and so on with just a few clicks.\nThis form of records management software can benefits schools, museums, hospitals, financial institutes, government agencies and just about any organization that has to deal with a mountain of records year after year.\nWhat’s the Best Archives Management Software?\nIf you are looking for efficient and reliable archives management system, then we would recommend the Eloquent Archives. This archives collections management system (ACM) is mobile friendly so the staff and visitors can access the data using their mobile phone anywhere anytime. The archive system can be run on Eloquent System’s cloud server to give you the following benefits:\n- It can quickly and efficiently process the accumulated accessions\n- Set some professional standards and certain limitation for public viewing\n- It can include an array of digital assets include eBooks, documents, photos, videos and so on\n- It can monitor the progress upon request\n- The files are arranged systematically to enable you to retrieve items and track them easily\n- A hard copy of the documents saved in the archives can be requested from the archivist\n- You can include certain specific content to the historical timeline to make it quickly and easily accessible\n- Authorized users can tag images, people, leave comments and enjoys several other privileges\n- The Historical Timeline enables users to automatically publish and post content to the Internet linking back to the database.\nExample of Archives Management System Used by City of Toronto:\nThe city of Toronto is located alongside the north-western shore of Lake Ontario. It is the capital of Ontario, and one of the most popular cities in Canada. It boasts a rich history and a potpourri of cultural influences. The city has been home to various clans and tribes that have left an indelible impression on its history. If you wish to get an online experience of the city’s rich tradition, culture and history then you may explore the City of Toronto Archives, an efficient database created by Eloquent Systems.\nWhether you want to get details about World War I or view architectural drawings of important buildings/ towers in the city, you will find them all here. You can also see scanned maps in digital format and photos from the RC Harris Plant. You can browse the extensive database by names, fonts, creators, and subject.\nYou may save selected items to a list or create files in PDF format that you can later print and use for research or other purposes. The City of Toronto Archives is a fantastic example of archive management system offered by Eloquent Systems.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://robertsneuman.com/neuman-documentary-to-premier-at-keene-state-college/", "date": "2024-02-24T18:47:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474544.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224180245-20240224210245-00180.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9578158855438232, "token_count": 813, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__182003763", "lang": "en", "text": "Neuman Documentary to Premiere at College of the Atlantic\nJoin College of the Atlantic for the premiere of a new film about modernist artist Robert S. Neuman (1926-2015). Pieces of the World: The Art and Life of Robert S. Neuman gathers in-person interviews with scholars, family, and friends, archival and personal photographs, and images of numerous artworks to create an intimate and compelling portrait of the longtime Mount Desert Island summer resident.\nThe showing takes place in the Davis Center for Human Ecology on Wednesday, August 3, at 5 p.m., and is accompanied by an exhibition of Neuman’s artwork and archival photographs that runs until September 4, also in the Davis center.\nNeuman embraced the tenets of modernism early in his career and devoted the remaining seven decades of his life to an exploration of modernism’s visual essentials — an exploration infused with abstract, symbolic and occasionally overt references to places and people familiar to the artist. The film tracks Neuman’s early commercial success with Pace Gallery and Allan Stone Gallery and his efforts to balance his studio practice with teaching appointments at institutions including Brown, Harvard, and, eventually, Keene State College, where he retired as chair of the art department.\nThe film also looks at Neuman’s personal life: interviews with family members, friends, and colleagues reveal his long connection to Mount Desert Island, where he spent summers for nearly 50 years, his combined sensitivity and drive, and his ability to tell a humorous story at his own expense.\nThe film was produced by the Estate of Robert S. Neuman, with underwriting from Keene State College. It was written and narrated by Brian Wallace, curator of the David Sarnoff Collection at the College of New Jersey and assistant professor of Visual Communication at Landmark College. Eric Stewart managed post-production and editing. Former Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery educator Shari Osborn provided the film concept and initial interviews, and Anna O’Brien (Keene State College Class of 2020) was a contributing editor.\nA young Army veteran and illustrator hailing from Kellogg, Idaho, Neuman was — as he admits in the film — shocked by the West Coast abstraction he saw upon his arrival in postwar Bay Area California to attend college. Rather than turning away, he quickly embraced these challenges, arranging to study with leading émigré proponents of modernism and traveling to Europe with the support of Fulbright and Guggenheim fellowships to explore the movement’s roots.\nAdopting a serial approach to his art practice, Neuman sought to define and resolve artistic contradictions in successive bodies of work — groups of paintings, drawings, or prints that sometimes extended over decades. The film includes footage of artists, collectors, and scholars describing Neuman working on multiple paintings simultaneously as he searched for related but unique visual solutions to the formal and material questions that so preoccupied him. Over time, as interviews and artworks included in the film reveal, Neuman’s works incorporated emblems of — and overt references to — places and people the artist had encountered. Neuman was verbally cagey about his artistic philosophy — he used humor to deflect questions and looked to his artwork to give answers — but he does express great respect for the capacity to create what he described as personalized abstraction.\nPieces of the World: The Art and Life of Robert S. Neuman brings together a range of voices to create an appropriately complex picture of an artist who used the language of a global art movement to explore uniquely personal concerns.\nCollege of the Atlantic’s annual summer event series, including Coffee & Conversations, lectures, screenings, and Summer Institute, offers free presentations, salons, and art from July through early September. The summer series is underwritten by the College of the Atlantic Champlain Society. This event is open to the public; registration is not required. Learn more at coa.edu.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://impacthope.ca/bucketlist/", "date": "2024-04-18T17:40:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817222.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418160034-20240418190034-00490.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9546868205070496, "token_count": 670, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__40488066", "lang": "en", "text": "A Christmas Story!\nStudies suggest that children who witness and engage in acts of generosity tend to exhibit increased levels of happiness and a deeper sense of community. Here is story to help you understand this concept.\nOnce upon a time, in a cozy town, there lived a spirited young boy named Liam. With twinkling eyes and a heart full of curiosity, Liam adored everything about the holiday season—the glowing lights, the scent of pine, and the joyous melodies filling the air.\nAs December unfolded, Liam’s family embarked on a special journey— an advent adventure designed to celebrate not just the holidays but also the spirit of giving. Each day, they’d gather around the fireplace, eagerly flipping through their “25 Days of Christmas Bucket List” calendar.\nOn the first day, they decorated the house, stringing colourful lights and adorning the tree with handmade ornaments. Liam was ecstatic, his laughter echoing through the halls as he crafted ornaments from simple materials, imagining the joy they would bring.\nBut it wasn’t just about decorations. Liam’s family took him on a different path—one where every activity held a lesson in kindness and generosity.\nOne chilly afternoon, they baked batches of cookies and delivered them to neighbours, spreading warmth and smiles. Liam’s eyes sparkled with delight as he saw the joy their homemade treats brought to others.\nAnother day, they ventured to a local shelter, where Liam helped serve meals to those in need. His heart swelled with compassion as he realized the impact a simple act of kindness could have on someone’s day.\nAs the days passed, Liam’s understanding of giving grew deeper. He realized that it wasn’t just about presents under the tree; it was about the joy of giving from the heart.\nOn Christmas Eve, nestled in the warmth of his home, Liam shared stories with his family by the twinkling lights. He spoke of the moments that touched his heart—the gratitude in the eyes of the elderly couple who received their homemade gifts, the laughter shared while making cards for soldiers overseas, and the happiness in the shelter as they distributed warm meals.\nLiam’s heart swelled with a newfound understanding of the season. The lesson of love, kindness, and the joy of creating their unique family traditions became his most treasured gift.\nMake Your Own Family Tradition!\nThough Liam’s story is fictional, the essence of creating unique family traditions shines brightly in many homes around us. Crafting your own family traditions during the holiday season fosters a sense of togetherness and leaves an indelible mark on the memories cherished for years to come. These traditions not only strengthen family bonds but also instill values, like kindness and giving, into the fabric of everyday life.\nIntroducing the 25 Days of Christmas Bucket List\nTo assist families in fostering the spirit of giving and kindness, we’ve curated a FREE printable calendar: the 25 Days of Christmas Bucket List. This calendar is filled with heartwarming activities designed to inspire generosity and cultivate empathy in children. From crafting handmade gifts to spreading cheer in the community, each day offers a unique opportunity for families to bond while making a positive impact.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://invdemy.com/best-books-to-learn-technical-analysis/", "date": "2021-01-17T03:45:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703509104.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20210117020341-20210117050341-00678.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9335923194885254, "token_count": 1469, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__233311164", "lang": "en", "text": "Technical Analysis is one of the most decision-making tools used by analysts and traders in equity, commodity, currency, and other securities trading. Even most investors also use technical analysis and technical indicators along with usual fundamental analysis for the perfect timing of their entry and exits in the market. So in this article, I am going to mention the Best Books To Learn Technical Analysis.\nDay traders, short-term traders, or long-term investors no one can ignore the importance of Technical Analysis.\nThere is a very broad range of books available to learn technical analysis, with topics like chart patterns, investment psychology, or even technical trading systems like algo-trading.\nWhile many of these books present old or trivial information, but there are some books that are timeless gems when it comes to mastering technical analysis and trading.\n9 Best Books To Learn Technical Analysis\nSo here is the list of 9 Best Books To Learn Technical Analysis;\n- Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques by Steve Nison\n- Getting Started in Technical Analysis by Jack D. Schwager\n- Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns by Thomas N. Bulkowski\n- Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John J. Murphy\n- Technical Analysis Explained by Martin Pring\n- A Complete Guide To Volume Price Analysis by Anna Coulling\n- How to Make Money in Stocks by William O’Neil\n- Technical Analysis from A to Z by Steven B. Achelis\n- Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes by Brian Shannon\nTable of Contents\nJapanese Candlestick Charting Techniques by Steve Nison\nJapanese Candlestick Charting Techniques by Steve Nison is a very evident and expressive book on the candlestick chart pattern, that even novice traders would be able to perceive the techniques. Extensive examples of real charts with detailed commentary help a lot in understanding the complete topics.\nThe book is quite practical than theoretical. The author helped promulgate the technique and train institutional and retail traders even analysts from the top finance firms. The book offers virtually all candlestick patterns to its reader with examples, makes it one of the Best Books To Learn Technical Analysis.\nGetting Started in Technical Analysis by Jack D. Schwager\nGetting Started in Technical Analysis by Jack D. Schwager is one of the best books to start your trading education. The book is quite simple, elaborate, and feels like a narrative while reading.\nThe book covers various chart patterns and technical indicators. In addition to that, the book also teaches how to choose entry and exit points and revealing a plan for successful trading. The book is very good for novice traders and those who want to learn about technical analysis.\nThose who are expecting an extensive chart pattern with examples, this book will disappoint you. But there aren’t many books that cover this vast range of topics in a single book.\nEncyclopedia of Chart Patterns by Thomas N. Bulkowski\nLike the name, the book Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns by Thomas N. Bulkowski is actually an encyclopedia that contains an extensive range of chart formations and patterns. The book elaborates on a statistical overview of chart patterns and how they have performed in forecasting future price movement of stocks and other securities.\nMr. Bulkowski, the author is a well-certified chartist and analyst and his statistical analysis set the book isolated from others that just show chart patterns and spotting them. It is one of the books I own and I can easily say that it is one of the best books to learn technical analysis.\nTechnical Analysis of the Financial Markets by John J. Murphy\nTechnical Analysis of the Financial Markets is a friendly and more approachable technical analysis book by John J. Murphy a former technical analyst for CNBC with more than 40 years of experience in the market. The book is a thorough guide to the Technical Analysis and has helped lots of traders and analysts in their trading journey.\nMostly, novice traders should read this book before jumping into complex books and topics. The book is suitable for experienced traders as well and they will learn quite new things and discover their own strategy. Arguably, it is one of the best books to learn technical analysis.\nTechnical Analysis Explained by Martin Pring\nTechnical Analysis Explained book is one of the best books to learn technical analysis since it contains an extensive amount of information covering many core concepts. The book is available online easily and you can read it and understand and suitable for every country’s stock market with enough liquidity.\nThe book also covers topics like market mechanisms and trading psychology that helps traders understand the way technical analysis works. Despite the wide size, the book is very friendly and easy to understand for novice traders with lots of knowledge to gain.\nA Complete Guide To Volume Price Analysis by Anna Coulling\nA Complete Guide To Volume Price Analysis is an outstanding book to learn price action and the effect of volume in each trades. This book is suitable for all kinds of traders and is highly recommended if you are new to trading in the stock market.\nThe book’s format is quite large and perfect to read explanations directly with the examples under the charts which makes it easy to learn, making it one of the best books to learn technical analysis.\nHow to Make Money in Stocks by William O’Neil\nHow to Make Money in Stocks is a classic book on technical analysis and was written by William O’Neil the founder of Investor’s Business Daily. O’Neil was a technical analyst and a strong advocate for technical analysis.\nThe book offers a wide range of technical approaches and advice for minimizing risk and finding entry and exit points in trades.\nTechnical Analysis from A to Z by Steven B. Achelis\nAnother comprehensive book about technical analysis, Technical Analysis from A to Z is written by Steven B. Achelis. This book is separated into two parts covering basic concepts that are useful for beginners and advanced topics like chart patterns and embellishes on over 100 technical indicators.\nThose who are looking for books on technical indicators, this book may satisfy your need with lots of examples and indicators to learn from. Overall, it is one of the best books to learn technical analysis and a worthy mention in the list.\nTechnical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes by Brian Shannon\nThis is quite an appealing book for technical traders and analysts because the book is really helpful to traders regardless of the strategy and style. The book Technical Analysis Using Multiple Timeframes is written by the author Brian Shannon is a technical analyst.\nAs the name suggests the book focuses on technical analysis across multiple timeframes to identify trades with a good probability of success. The book covers important topics like short selling, stop-loss order placement, price target identification, and more, making it one of the best books to learn technical analysis.\nAfter reading all these books, I can easily say that you can pick any of these books to learn technical analysis and you won’t regrate it, because you will learn something new with each book.\nHowever, you should understand technical analysis is not perfect, and so as the fundamental analysis. Profits and losses are also part of trading, but these books will help you understand various aspects of trading and the psychology of investors and helps you develop your own strategies.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.360mindfulsolutions.com/product-page/it-s-all-me-the-modern-woman-s-guide-to-thriving-after-divorrce", "date": "2023-12-06T17:13:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100602.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206162528-20231206192528-00005.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9587829113006592, "token_count": 246, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__20177479", "lang": "en", "text": "This book will be signed by Vivian Hughes.\nHow do you work together to raise kids when you're pissed off, and your ex is incorrigible? It's All Me: The Modern Woman's Guide to Thriving After Divorce is an intentional disruptor of the traditional divorce concept, what it means to a woman, her children & her legacy. Learn how to recognize and question societal programming and disavow beliefs that don't serve you, your future, or your vision for your family. Discover how to give birth to a new reality by merely shifting the lens through which you view yourself, your ex, and your future. Transcending divorce may be the greatest challenge of your life, but the awakening to your power and the legacy you leave behind is why you're at this phase of your journey. It's All Me includes 17 Mindset Mastery exercises to jumpstart your transformation, helping you evolve as a woman who's in command of her actions, in touch with her divinity, and skilled at wielding her feminine power. Vivian Hughes shares her story and perspective-shifting insights to help you move from frustrated and victimized to a masterful co-creator.\ntop of page\nbottom of page", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://erinstutland.com/official-media-bio/", "date": "2023-12-05T05:56:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00327.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9143067002296448, "token_count": 445, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__123829503", "lang": "en", "text": "Official Media Bio\nErin Stutland is a renowned author, a mind-body wellness expert, CEO and mom. She was the host and life-style coach of Z Living’s cable series, Altar’d which was nominated for a Real Screen award alongside Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday.\nStutland’s best-selling book, Mantras in Motion: Manifesting What You Want through Mindful Movement, (Hay House) explores her proprietary approach to creating meaningful change by harnessing all the body’s mental, physical, and spiritual energy through a series of stories, journaling exercises, meditations and movement.\nHer on-demand app, The Movement helps users all over the world incorporate simple self-care practices that include mindful workouts, meditations and her signature Soul Strolls. She has appeared on The Rachael Ray Show, People.com, Fox News, Glamour Magazine and more.\nABOUT THE BOOK\nMind-body wellness and fitness expert combines mantra, self-reflection, and movement into an accessible 14-day routine for manifesting your best self.\nErin Stutland helps you harness all the body’s mental, physical, and spiritual energy in her tri-fold approach to creating change. When you move your body while repeating mantras–speaking your desires aloud–manifesting is no longer a purely intellectual exercise or an occasional craft project. Instead, you are expressing your passion through your voice and your body, putting every ounce of your energy in service of what you want.\nEach chapter breaks down one mantra to use to focus on a key step to achieving your best self, including unearthing your desires, releasing resistance, and taking inspired action. Alongside each mantra, Stutland provides stories from her own life and those of her clients, a meditation or visualization, a journaling exercise, and an easy movement to accompany the mantra to help enhance its resonant power. And to put it all together, you are provided with a 14-day plan so you can design the life you want, infusing the power of movement, mantra, and self-reflection.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.jhandsurg.org/article/S0363-5023(00)49485-2/fulltext", "date": "2023-03-23T23:39:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945218.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230323225049-20230324015049-00602.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9147091507911682, "token_count": 560, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__103486710", "lang": "en", "text": "Clinical mechanics of the hand, 3rd ed.\nPaul W. Brand, Anne M. Hollister. St Louis, MO: Mosby, 369 pp.\nClinical Mechanics of the Hand is intended for clinicians. The hand therapist and the hand surgeon will find the text invaluable. In addition, the authors' approach to functional anatomy of the hand and the upper extremity will surely spark the interest of students of static musculoskeletal anatomy. Medical students will better appreciate the hand's beauty and function after reading the chapter on the mechanics of individual muscles.\nThe first chapter, which involves terminology, is simplistic and uses nonengineering terms. The physical analogies are at times misleading, especially when the concept of elasticity is conveyed using the rubberband as an example. Nevertheless, the authors must be credited for simplifying various difficult concepts, including stress, strain, and viscoelasticity.\nSome of these concepts are reinforced in a chapter on mechanical resistance. Tribologic principles, including the concept of hydrodynamic lubrication, are further presented in lay terms. Moment arms are discussed intelligently, both in terms of mechanical advantage about an axis and also with regard to stability about a particular joint.\nThe biological response of transferred tendon units, the appropriateness of most commonly used tendon transfers, and the underlying controversies are consistently reinforced throughout the entire text. The Blix curve, the movement of the hand and upper extremity joints, the axes of motion, and the degrees of freedom are all addressed in appropriate detail.\nThe chapters on external stress includes the appropriate use of surface tourniquets, the dangers of digital tourniquets, and the adverse mechanics of inappropriate splinting. Proper fabrication techniques for dynamic splints and static progressive splints are further addressed. The section on hand stiffness and adhesions is a practical guide to all surgeons who perform tendon transfers. The practical acts of surgery, such as thorough dissection of the donor motor, atraumatic tunneling methods, and proper suture techniques, are reinforced and elegantly described.\nCommonly used tendon transfers for lower and upper motor neuron lesions are addressed in the chapter on the procedures used to restore balance to the hand. Throughout the text, however, the authors consciously make an effort to introduce insightful clinical knowledge with regard to the surgical procedures. A young hand surgeon in training will find the information invaluable, whereas the seasoned veteran will be able to better appreciate what went wrong or why it worked in light of the clinical mechanics presented. In short, the authors successfully present practical information derived both from extensive clinical experience and a thorough literature review.\n© 2000 American Society for Surgery of the Hand. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://quilt-pictures.com/easy-quilt-patterns-origin-of-quilt-pattern-names/", "date": "2021-04-11T13:33:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038062492.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20210411115126-20210411145126-00264.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9772002696990967, "token_count": 587, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__118369314", "lang": "en", "text": "Garden of Eden, Jacobs Ladder, Josephs Coat.\nIf these sound like terms from Scripture, you are correct in thinking that, however they are also names for easy quilt patterns.\nOne of the most fascinating aspects about quilt collecting, study and history is discovering the association between quilts and the lives of the women who made them. We see the connection quite clearly by the names that quilt makers have given their quilt patterns.\nIt seems that every aspect of a woman’s life was honored with a quilt pattern name at one time or another. There are names signifying home and family life as well as names for the environment that the quilt maker lived in. Patterns can be found with names commemorating national and political events, religious beliefs, and even war heroes were not excluded from having a quilt pattern named after them.\nResearch done on the earliest quilt pattern names and where they originated, has not been overly successful. There are quilt names mentioned in old diaries or journals kept by the women who made quilts. However, the few diaries that do mention a quilt by name, usually fail to describe the quilt or give any hint to what the pattern looked like (much less any type of drawing), leaving us to guess the pattern that the quilter is writing about.\nQuilt pattern names reflect all aspects of life. Biblical names reflect the belief and conviction of the importance of a spiritual life, while more down to earth names like Hole in the Barn Door, reflect the environment that the quilt maker lived in. Quilt pattern names that reflect political issues are proof that women were interested in these issues, and that they were knowledgeable of current social events. While their voices may not have been heard at the time, their voices speak out from their work and remain for us to see today. Following are examples of the names quilt makers have given their patterns.\nBiblical and Spiritual names include Job’s Tears, Hosanna, Palm Leaf, Bethlehem Star, Cathedral Window, Cross and Crown, Crown of Thorns, and those already mentioned Garden of Eden, Jacobs Ladder, and Josephs Coat, among many others. It’s not known exactly how many quilt patterns and names are in existence today.\nCertainly the present quilting revival that began in the 1970s (and is still going strong), with the great number of women and men teaching quiltmaking, writing books, and designing their own patterns will add greatly to the numbers. In addition, the new computer quilt design software, that enables the user to design blocks and quilts, will add significantly to the library of patterns available to today’s quilt maker. Looking back in 20 or more years it will be interesting to see what types of names quilt designers used during these years for their new easy quilt patterns.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sdg.oge.cuhk.edu.hk/en/sdgs-study-scheme/course/uged3206-womens-narratives-and-hong-kong-history/", "date": "2024-03-04T06:21:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476413.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304033910-20240304063910-00755.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9198772311210632, "token_count": 726, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__11097094", "lang": "en", "text": "- About Us\n- About SDGs\n- SDGs Study Scheme\n- Getting Involved\n- News and Events\nUGED3206 Women’s Narratives and Hong Kong History\nLecture: Thursdays 02:30 p.m. – 04:15 p.m.\nTutorial: Thursdays 04:30 p.m. – 05:15 p.m.\nDr. SO Alison Yam Wah\nMedium of Instruction\n(UGED3206 is double-coded with GDRS3011.)\nIn 21st century post-colonial Hong Kong, the preservation of ‘collective memory’ of this fast-changing city has become an everyday discourse. From award-winning movies, heart-warming testimonies, tabloid stories to Facebook groups and social campaigns, we have been consuming, constructing, and circulating narratives of ‘the past’. This act of remembering and exploring ‘our history’ questions a mainstream Hong Kong story of success demonstrated by economic development and material wealth, and attempts to identify discontinuities, gaps and silenced voices in the dominating narrative. It has also prompted reflections on the relation between narrative and identity — personal, collective, and spatial — in historical inquiry, and in what ways the writing of history has been shaped by disparate ideals, values, web of relations and power.\nThis course will revisit Hong Kong’s history through the exploration of narratives documenting women, a group often made invisible in history writing, as social actors in the fabric of colonial Hong Kong. From elites’ households to textile factories, from rural villages, western-district brothels to mid-levels convents, schools and hospitals, women of different generations have worked as caregivers, breadwinners, pioneers, and educators while contesting the prescribed subordinate status as objects of exploitation in a patriarchal society. Drawing from a wide range of sources, including archival documents, published biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, family histories, school histories, and oral histories, this course will seek to introduce a multi-faceted history of colonial Hong Kong with women as the focus of inquiry. The discussion of women’s narratives will be situated in respective historical contexts linking the personal to social, political and economic changes in Hong Kong under colonial rule. It will also discuss the use of auto/biographies and oral histories as a methodology in historical research investigating the relations between memory, self and identity.\nThe course resonates with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 by directly engaging in critical reflections that help students work towards the SDGs 5 (Gender Equality), 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), 10 (Reduced Inequalities), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions).\nIt is anticipated that on completing the course, students will be able to:\n- identify major areas and topics regarding the study of women’s lives and experiences in Hong Kong history\n- analyse and discuss in what ways gender has been an organizing force in shaping families, professions, education, and social movements in Hong Kong history\n- examine one’s self identity in complex historical and social contexts\n- evaluate competing narratives of a ‘Hong Kong Story’ from a gender and historical perspective\n- apply first-hand knowledge and skills in writing history relating the personal to the social, cultural, political and economic contexts\n- recognize the interconnections between different sources of inequality and oppression\n- critically engage with notions of social justice and social transformation", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.digitional.com/how-to-join-videos-using-the-photos-app-in-windows-10/", "date": "2023-12-05T21:37:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100568.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205204654-20231205234654-00593.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8611754775047302, "token_count": 506, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__15547550", "lang": "en", "text": "Photos app in Windows 10 has many additional features like the ability to edit photos and videos. The app includes a video editor for basic editing and creating videos with music, text and animation effects.\nThe Video Editor in Photos app comes in handy when you need to quickly join videos together. This is a useful feature which helps you to edit videos using an inbuilt app in Windows, if you don’t have access to any proprietary app.\nMerging Videos Using The Photos app\nThe detailed steps to merge or join videos using the Photos app are given below.\nThe video editor is a part of the Photos app. You can open it by clicking on\nVideo Editor in the Photos app. The Video Editor can also be opened separately.\nTo open the Video Editor app, go to the Start Menu Search box by pressing the Windows + S shortcut and then type Video Editor.\nClick on the New Video Project Button.\nThe Video Editor would ask you for a name for the Combined video you are going to create. Give it a name and click on OK.\nClick on the Add button in the Project Library to add the videos which you want to combine together. After clicking on Add button select This PC and navigate to the video file on your computer.\nAdd all the videos to the Project Library, which you want to combine.\nAfter adding the videos, right click on the thumbnail of the video which you want at the beginning of your combined video.\nThen click on the Place in the storyboard option. Alternatively, You can directly drag the video to the storyboard.\nSimilarly, add the second video to the storyboard.\nAfter adding your videos to the storyboard you can control the volume of the individual video by clicking on the speaker icon in the lower right corner of its thumbnail.\nYou can mute the audio of any video by clicking twice on the speaker icon.\nYou can preview your Final video before combining it, by clicking on the Play button in the Video Player. Finally, click on the Finish Video button in the top right corner to combine the videos.\nThis will open the Export dialog which also lets you select the quality of the video. Click on the Export button and choose the Save location and Click on Export.\nThe video Editor may take some time to render the final video, depending on the length of your videos.\nIf you want to add Background music or replace the audio in your Combined video then you can follow the link given below for detailed steps.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.holynativitycalgary.ca/events/ladies-book-club--19/2020-03-03", "date": "2020-09-19T00:03:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400189264.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20200918221856-20200919011856-00783.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9533520936965942, "token_count": 149, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__272509313", "lang": "en", "text": "The Holy Nativity Page Turners Ladies Book Club will be holding their next gathering at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 7th in the Friendship Room.\nThe assigned reading for this event is Requiem by Frances Itani, which is a fictional/historical novel about the internment of Japanese Canadians during the second world war. Pat Hironaka will be our guest. She was a young child, living in British Columbia, when the round-up of Japanese-Canadians began. Pat will share the story of her family’s journey during their years of internment in British Columbia and Alberta. If you are interested in joining us for this event, please contact Kathleen Patterson at email@example.com", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://dialoguemagazine.com/index/2010/12/21/how-50-cent-scored-a-half-billion/", "date": "2013-05-22T20:28:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368702444272/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516110724-00077-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9288296699523926, "token_count": 162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__184235197", "lang": "en", "text": "How 50 Cent scored a half-billion\nIn “The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop,” author Dan Charnas traces how rap grew from its obscure roots in the ghettos of 1970s New York to its culmination as the world’s predominant youth pop culture and a multibillion-dollar industry.\nThe event that epitomized just how far hip-hop had come was the headline-grabbing partnership between the rapper 50 Cent and the upstart beverage company Glaceau, the maker of Vitaminwater. It may well have been the biggest deal in hip-hop history, propelling 50 Cent’s personal net worth toward a half-billion dollars. In this excerpt, Charnas outlines how it happened. Read More", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sakshisawant.medium.com/?source=post_internal_links---------5----------------------------", "date": "2022-12-01T19:25:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710869.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20221201185801-20221201215801-00429.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9011139273643494, "token_count": 174, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__263187939", "lang": "en", "text": "Understanding what are modules & pip (package manager)\nModules: Modules are file containing some code written and verified by the developers which we can import in our programs and use it according to our requirements. Importing modules in our program can save a lot of our work of rewriting the same code which someone else has already written and tested.\nModules are of 2 types: Built-in modules — These modules come preinstalled when we install python in our system. For example os,abc,datetime,dbm\nExternal modules — We have to install these modules by ourselves by using some commands. For example Flask, Tensorflow\npip: It is the package manager for python. It means by using this command we can download the external modules, libraries, and dependencies that are not provided by the python standard library. For example pip install Flask", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://all-books.net/ebooks/spanich-book/21089-wileys-english-spanish-spanish-english-chemistry-dictionary-2nd-edition-repost.html", "date": "2017-04-26T00:10:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121000.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00017-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9185164570808411, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__167643969", "lang": "en", "text": "Steven M. Kaplan, \"Wiley's English-Spanish Spanish-English Chemistry Dictionary, 2nd Edition\"\n2014 | ISBN: 1118237978 | English | 980 pages | PDF | 49 MB\nThis Dictionary provides over 75,000 entries covering all areas of chemistry, such as Chemical Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, and Nanochemistry, plus relevant terms in related spheres of expertise. In order to prepare this Second Edition, the First Edition was completely revised, and over 35,000 new terms were added. This new edition will continue to be the Dictionary that chemists, educators, students, translators, and those working in English and Spanish in chemistry and associated fields have been trusting since the First Edition was published in 1998.\n| Wiley's English-Spanish Spanish-English Chemistry Dictionary, 2nd Edition (repost) |\n..: buy a premium account to download at full speed and without limits :..\n..: GOOD READING :..", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://prodavnica.akademik.mk/product/how-to-become-a-financial-investigator-ebook/", "date": "2023-06-06T07:08:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652235.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606045924-20230606075924-00177.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9251197576522827, "token_count": 1506, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__80078398", "lang": "en", "text": "“How to Become a Financial Investigator” by the authors Ivica Simonovski Ph.D. and Kristina Evgo M.Sc. focuses on particularly current issues that in recent years have come into focus of experts and scholars alike. The financial investigation is a crucial tool for detecting money laundering, terrorist financing and other serious crimes. It enables the investigators to obtain new information regarding criminal acts, to successfully map out entire criminal networks, and to disclose essential evidence for prosecution of the perpetrators, seizure of the proceeds of crime, and confiscation of their property.\nThe book is prepared in a form of a textbook that is highly beneficial for both practitioners and scholars. With this book, they can get acquainted with the latest theoretical studies on financial investigations, but also how the financial investigations are practically undertaken using the appropriate tools, methods and techniques, as well as software solutions for presenting the results of financial analysis. The authors emphasize how beneficial such a work is for the investigators – practitioners, that is, the opportunity that it gives them to gain knowledge and develop skills in order to use methods and tools with respect to conducting financial investigations.\nThis book can be used not only in the Republic of North Macedonia; it is conceptualized to be used in any country and is intended for all practitioners dealing with the issue of financial investigations, including bank clerks, exchange offices, fast money transfer providers, lawyers, accountants, notaries, investigative journalists and other professionals and agencies dealing with the issue of financial investigations, which should promptly detect suspicious financial transactions and activities.\nThe first four chapters of the book explain, define and analyze the terms “illicit financial flows”, “money laundering”, “terrorist financing”, and “property and proceeds (property gain) of crimes”. The fifth chapter “What is a Financial Investigation” studies the need and goals of the financial investigation which should be conducted in parallel (together) with the criminal investigation. In this chapter, the authors give a special overview of the goals of the financial investigation that should enable: detection of the crime from which illegal proceeds are generated, as well as the perpetrators of the crime; determination of the illegal proceeds acquired from the commission of a crime; determination of the proceeds that need to be seized; provisional measures for securing the illegally acquired proceeds of crime. The authors also emphasize the need for proper management of seized or confiscated property. In the sixth chapter entitled “Prerequisites for Conducting Financial Investigations” the authors give a special overview of the legal basis for successful planning of financial investigations by the competent institutions, as a parallel process with the criminal investigation.\nThe seventh chapter – “Investigative Methods and Techniques for Data Collection, Structuring and Analysis” explains the methods and techniques available to the financial investigator that he or she should use to obtain evidence. According to the authors, investigative methods and techniques are generated in three basic categories, that is: standard investigative techniques; special investigative measures, and integrated financial investigation – financial analysis.\nThe eighth chapter “Building Networks for Cooperation and Coordination” emphasizes the essential need for cooperation between investigative bodies and their coordination in the conduct of financial investigations. Of particular importance is the cooperation with the Financial Intelligence Unit, through which the quantitative and qualitative financial data necessary to identify, locate and monitor illegally acquired property can be provided. The authors in this chapter emphasize the need for inter-institutional and international cooperation and the exchange of data and information between countries, using formal and informal channels of communication.\nThe last, ninth chapter, entitled “Provisional Measures and Confiscation”, explains the significance of provisional measures consisting of the temporary seizing (freezing) of property under investigation and suspected of criminal origin. The robust system of provisional measures and confiscation is an important part of an effective system for combating organized crime and money laundering. At the end of this chapter, the authors explain the types of confiscation, that is, property-based confiscation, as well as value-based confiscation.\nChris Westphal –\nThis book delivers a clear oversight of the international perspective on combating financial crimes – not just a regional or local view. The authors review how different definitions and categorizations for illicit financial flows are defined by organizations such as the World Bank, United Nations, Financial Action Task Forces (FATF), and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and how they can impact the scope of investigations to answer the question “What is Money Laundering?”\nThe book also contains a lot of helpful info-graphics to clarify and diagram many of the ML themes and concepts presented. The diagrams are colorful, easy-to-read, comprehensive, and help simplify the complex topics discussed. These graphics are a great asset to this publication.\nIn the first half-of-the-book, the authors cover the basic premise for money laundering (placement, layering, and integration) with some detail regarding terrorist financing and what constitutes the property and proceeds of crime. This section provides many good examples describing different concepts and techniques of how ML is conducted. Also, the authors did a great job at presenting the different roles and categories of individual-self, professional, and group/ organizations of money launderers.\nStarting at Chapter 5, and the premise of the book, is where the juicier details are provided for the fundamentals of financial investigations. It continues into planning the investigation along with the key-elements (people, technical, data, and materials resources) of a financial investigation plan. The authors also address what a team should look like and their skills and expertise in related laws, economics, security, accounting IT, legislation, international standards, conventions, and expertise. Plus, and very important, interviewing skills, preparing witnesses, intelligence operations, along with written expressions and documentation. There is even a section discussing Case Management, how to coordinate the operations, and appointment of team leaders and managers.\nThe chapters covering investigative techniques are key to the book. Different components for the investigation include; standard interviews, procedures for detention (arrest), searching records, seizure of items/assets, inspection of assets (vehicles, persons, buildings, and businesses), and even “garbage” searches (i.e. trash/dumpsters). There are discussions about monitoring communication and electronic devices, physical surveillance, controlled deliveries, covert operations, and much more.\nMy favorite part (my background) was the section discussing financial analyses and the various tools. Lots of examples are provided showing tabular representations, link charts, time-flows, and visualizations. It also covers different source-collections (banks, public records, etc.) and how to apply the analytics.\nThe book wraps up with an important discussion about building networks for investigative cooperation; task forces, legislative bodies, international assets, police/law-enforcement, financial intelligence units, etc. Cases are often large, complex, and international in scope and therefore require the support of many different organizations and agencies. There are some good insights into how to achieve these interactions, where to ask, and what to reference or cite for support.\nThis is a great primer for people wanting to learn more about financial crimes and how to approach an investigation. It provides a roadmap of key concepts and factors that must be considered for anyone wanting to become a financial investigator.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.zanzibardiaspora.go.tz/zanzibar/view/category/statistics", "date": "2023-09-28T21:32:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510454.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928194838-20230928224838-00364.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8932839035987854, "token_count": 148, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__199500265", "lang": "en", "text": "These statistics give an indication of current social and economic trends in the country. Reference should be made to more detailed published sources and statistical data available at the OCGS.\n- Zanzibar Tourism Statistics\n- Zanzibar Trade Statistics\n- Zanzibar Consumer Price Index (CPI)\n- Zanzibar National Accounts Statistics Reports\nZanzibar in Figures 2018 is a booklet which provides important demographic and social – economic data as well as statistical indicators of the Zanzibar for the year 2018. This booklet is an extraction of information from various statistical publications and reports compiled by the Office of the Government Statistician (OCGS), Sector Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.ranjanasrivastava.com/", "date": "2016-07-02T00:13:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-26/segments/1466783404382.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20160624155004-00057-ip-10-164-35-72.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9597638249397278, "token_count": 722, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-26__0__64686334", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr Ranjana Srivastava was educated in India, the United Kingdom, the United States and Australia. She graduated from Monash University with a first-class honours degree and several awards in medicine. Ranjana undertook her internship, residency and specialist training at various Melbourne hospitals.\nIn 2004 she won the prestigious Fulbright Award, which she completed at the University of Chicago. She was admitted as a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians in 2005 and started practicing oncology in the public hospital system. In 2014 Ranjana was recognized by Monash University as the Distinguished Alumni of the Year. She was also appointed an adjunct associate professor in the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences.\nRanjana’s writing has been published worldwide, including in Time magazine and The Week, and in medical journals The New England Journal of Medicine, Lancet, Journal of the American Medical Association and Journal of Hospice and Palliative Care Management. In 2008 her story ‘Ode to a Patient’ won the Cancer Council Victoria Arts Award for outstanding writing.\nRanjana’s inaugural Melbourne Magazine column was featured in the Best Australian Science Writing of 2012.\nRanjana is a regular columnist for The Guardian newspaper. She is the presenter of a monthly health segment on ABC television and Radio National.\nNSW Premier’s Literary Award 2011, Non-Fiction Shortlist Commendation\nFatal cancer is a dangerous subject, and authors who tackle this issue run a very high risk of sliding into the glibness of avoidance or the insult of self-help. Srivastava’s great achievement is that her tone is exemplary, distinguished by lack of sentimentality and elegant, almost translucent prose. In her work as an oncologist, Srivastava describes her dealings with terminally ill cancer patients in a series of stories that never slip into clinical case studies. Not all the patients and their relatives are heroic: quietly and compassionately Srivastava describes real people faced with terrifying situations and impossible choices. Nor does she overemphasise her own role or expertise. The placement of the stories is particularly impressive, and the work has a satisfying rhythm and flow.\nThis book deals with much more than illness. It speaks about the meaning of a good life and a good death, the ethics of assisted suicide, the doctor’s role as counsellor versus technician and, in one chilling chapter, the treatment of desperately ill refugees. Occasionally the author pauses to ask ‘what can we learn from this’ and given the subject such a question is appropriate.\nAustralian Human Rights Commission Literature Prize 2013 Commendation\nThis powerful book explores the human rights issues concerning ageing, health, medicine and end-of-life care. With dignity placed at the centre of Dr Srivastava’s argument she sensitively explains some of the failures in communication between medical professionals, patients and the families of patients. Her use of the case-study of 90-year-old Mrs. Johnson grounds the content to make the book accessible to the reader and their lives. Seemingly simple on the surface, it deftly explores many of the complex moral dilemmas and ambiguities faced by doctors, patients and their families. The panel viewed the book as a brave insight into modern medicine and an outstanding commitment to human rights from the medical profession. In this way, the book was seen to be advancing an important social issue as a human rights issue.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://uptoncharles.blogspot.com/p/reviews-of-upton-charles-mysteries.html", "date": "2018-09-24T05:27:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267160145.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20180924050917-20180924071317-00248.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9301406741142273, "token_count": 795, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__111418209", "lang": "en", "text": "Upton Charles-Dog Detective\nWhat They’re Saying about Upton Charles\n‘Disappearing Diamonds is an enjoyable experience for young readers.’ The West Roxbury Transcript\n‘The beginning, middle and ending flow well together to make this a good story with educational and entertaining elements. It’s perfect for school- aged kids.’ KIDS FIRST!\n‘Move over McGruff the Crime Dog, Upton Charles is here to sniff for clues and solve your mysteries.’ Cantabrigia\n‘One of its appealing aspects is that it is a mystery, the other is that the main character is a dog detective who thinks out loud as the narrator of the story. Note, he is not a talking dog, just a dog whose thoughts we can hear.’ KIDS FIRST\n‘This dog takes a bite out of crime.’ Cambridge Chronicle\n‘Perfect for the read-to-me or the I-can-read-it myself age group.’ Boston Globe\n‘D. G. Stern’s delightful series of adventures starring Upton Charles.’ Flipkart.com\n‘Upton Charles will make a believer out of every reader.’ Midwest Book Review\n‘To solve the paw-fect crime, call Upton!’ The Harvard Coop\n‘Told from the viewpoint of a very special dog, “Winter Wonderland” promises to be a great mystery reading experience for kids ages 8-11. “Winter Wonderland” also can be read aloud by an adult as an exciting chapter book for a younger audience.’ Midwest Book Review\n‘This story is entertaining and educational with historical facts and valuable social lesson to be learned. The message inherent in the story is that things do not always have to be worth a lot of money to be valuable.’ KIDS FIRST!\n‘The action-packed mysteries are intended to be “read with me” books so that parents and teachers can be involved with reading at an earlier age. Older readers can also read through and enjoy them on their own.’ NewportPatch\n‘Logical deductive thinking, teamwork, paying attention to random clues to put the jigsaw puzzle together, who would think these skills could be helped and taught by a dog, even a very smart dog?’ Entrepreneur.com\n‘As a teacher of constructive logical, deductive thought, Upton rules.’ Midwest Book Review\n‘Upton Charles is a positive character, the family members are appealing and the story is engaging. The illustrations are quite simple and the story’s historical facts give it extra depth.’ KIDS FIRST!\n‘The adorable, astute Upton is full of energy and humorous “remarks” as he tries to communicate with humans. This is sure to be a favorite with most all children!’ Rockin’ Book Reviews\n‘The author brilliantly infuses historically significant facts into the narration in a painless and entertaining manner’ KIDS FIRST!\n‘Another wonderfully entertaining adventure in author D. G. Stern’s outstanding ‘Upton Charles: Dog Detective’ series, “Tip Top” is especially and highly recommended for young readers ages 7 to 11 and will prove to be an enduringly popular addition to both school and community library fiction collections for young readers.’ Midwest Book Review\n'Upton Charles and his family is back for yet another mystery! This one is entertaining and has an educational twist to it, as well. It flows well from beginning to ending and children will want to know how the mystery is solved.' KIDS FIRST!\nEach book in the series has a downloadable standards based book study (click here)\nAll books in the series are available on Kindle", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.fixitmobile.com/thebesteducationalappsforkids", "date": "2024-04-23T17:22:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818732.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423162023-20240423192023-00777.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9457006454467773, "token_count": 698, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__30146743", "lang": "en", "text": "The Best Educational Apps for Kids\nAug 3, 2021\nAre you looking for ways to sneak more education into your child’s downtime? There are many fun apps that can help kids learn, without making them feel like they’re doing extra school work. Here are some of our favorites:\nBest for Young Children\nABCMouse.com: This app is a favorite of parents and kids alike. It’s designed for ages 2-8 and teaches numbers, letters, shapes, addition, subtraction, and reading skills. The app uses storyline based videos, quizzes, and engaging activities that make learning fun. You can get a one-month free trial and then subscribe for $10 a month if you like what you see. PBS Kids Games: This free app designed for ages 2-7 allows kids to learn important skills while spending time with their favorite PBS TV characters. Besides basic reading and arithmetic, the app offers games that teach kids about music theory, Spanish, and science. You don’t have to download an app; you can also go to PBSkids.org/games on any computer. For educational TV shows that go with the games, try the PBS Videos app (also free). Kids can watch Daniel Tiger, Arthur, and other favorites anytime.\nBest Reading Apps\nEpic!: The apps listed above work on reading skills, but if you want your child to have access to tons of children's books (over 35,000 to be exact) anytime, anywhere, then Epic! is the app for you. The best way for kids to learn how to read is practice, practice, practice. Epic! allows you and your child to effortlessly find great books that they will be excited about reading. It includes a read-to-me feature for little ones who can’t read yet, or for young readers who need to hear words pronounced. The app also features videos, quizzes, personalized book recommendations and motivational badges and awards. You can try Epic! free for one month, it costs $8 a month after that. Homer: Homer is a great tool for all readers because it creates a personalized reading program for your child based on their interests and current skill levels. This app is free for educators and $7.99 per month for everyone else after a free 30-day trial. Your membership includes access to over 200 animated stories (including a whole section dedicated to Sesame Street characters).\nBest for Older Kids\nDuoLingo: This app is great for anyone who’s trying to learn a second language. It’s suggested for ages 10 and up and would be great for a middle or high school student who needs extra help with their foreign language class. DuoLingo uses quick, fun exercises to teach grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation, and has over 30 languages in its database. It’s free with ads or ad-free for $6.99 a month. Swift Playgrounds: This beautiful app is perfect for kids ages 9 and older who want to learn about coding. Apple designed it to encourage kids to learn coding skills (now essential for many types of jobs). It uses dynamic visuals, puzzles, and targeted lessons to keep kids engaged and having fun while learning. Swift Playgrounds is only available for ios, but it is free.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.deltaconservancy.ca.gov/", "date": "2015-03-28T04:32:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-14/segments/1427131297195.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20150323172137-00066-ip-10-168-14-71.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9098725318908691, "token_count": 116, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-14__0__76037310", "lang": "en", "text": "The Conservancy’s DVD Getting Prepared: Preventing Flood Contamination in the Delta is now available online. This DVD is co-produced by the Water Education Foundation, has a run time of 17:35 minutes, and is funded through a grant by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. This DVD complements the flood preparedness brochure released last month. Both the DVD and the brochure address actions people can take to minimize flood damage, especially on agricultural lands.\nFor the DVD, click here.\nFor the brochure, click here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://justdaydreaming.wordpress.com/category/artist/sir-john-tenniel/", "date": "2018-12-14T11:38:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376825512.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20181214092734-20181214114234-00248.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9744967818260193, "token_count": 169, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__256420369", "lang": "en", "text": "Sir John Tenniel (28 February 1820 – 25 February 1914) was an English illustrator. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for Punch in the late 19th century, including his most famous political cartoon, Dropping the Pilot, but is best remembered today for his illustrations to Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.\nIn 1865 he illustrated the first edition of Alice in Wonderland. The first print run of 2,000 was shelved because Tenniel objected to the print quality; a new edition, released in December of the same year but carrying an 1866 date, was quickly printed and became an instant best-seller, securing Tenniel’s lasting fame in the process. His illustrations for both books have taken their place among the most famous literary illustrations ever made.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.fulcrumbooks.com/post/book-review-by-cleo-parker-robinson", "date": "2023-09-24T12:48:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506646.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924123403-20230924153403-00701.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9595702290534973, "token_count": 313, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__178467892", "lang": "en", "text": "It is an honor to be included in this book which so beautifully reflects my own philosophy of \"One Spirit, Many Voices.\" Our lives reflect so many challenges, and there are times they may seem insurmountable. Yet when we join our talents and resources, uplifting one another and calling upon the strength of our diverse cultures and traditions, we realize we're able to overcome adversity and accomplish amazing things.\nThe stories offered here affirm that each of us experiences failure and tragedy, but the compassion and inspiration conveyed by these women reminds us to call upon the quiet wisdom of those around us.\nMy own foundations in life, taught by my parents and reinforced by my village of family, friends, artists, and supporters, are built on the ten elements in the book. No doubt all 50 women in this book used those same elements of strength and character throughout their lives.\nWe stand on the shoulders of our ancestors, teachers, and leaders. You’ll hear me honor and thank them every day, particularly at the start of each of my performances. Reading these stories, I also remember the importance of our Sankofa moments... reflecting on the past as we move through the present and into the future.\nWhoever reads this book will experience their own Sankofa moments. I believe each reader will find the courage to bring their own gifts into their communities. Like the women in this book, each of you is a blessing. Even as you stand on the shoulders of others, yours are the shoulders that will provide the foundation of the future.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://resources.mhls.info/encore-renew-an-item/", "date": "2023-09-24T23:39:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00182.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8786851167678833, "token_count": 286, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__164072615", "lang": "en", "text": "Renew an Item\nLibrary members may renew their own materials online. All material may be renewed except items with reserves, those on which you owe fines or items with restricted renewal. Check with your local library for further information.\n- Go to your library’s online catalog and click “Login”.\n- Sign in to your online library account using your library card number and PIN.\n- Once signed in, click on your name to access your account.\n- If you do not see a list of items currently checked out, use the “Checkeouts” link to view the items you have checked out.\n- Select the items you want to renew by checking the boxes in the renew column and then click the “Renew Marked” button. If you want to renew everything, click the “Renew All” button.\n- You will be asked to confirm whether you would like to renew. Click “Yes” to confirm or “No” to cancel the renewal.\n- If you cannot renew items, a message will appear on the screen. If you are successful, a new due date will appear in the “Status” column. Always check the Status column for information on the success or failure of your renewal.\n- You may print your updated page with new due dates as confirmation if you want a reminder.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://froonium.com/?p=486%3Fshared%3Demail&msg=fail&replytocom=3421", "date": "2019-10-17T05:46:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986672723.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20191017045957-20191017073457-00010.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9774924516677856, "token_count": 265, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__207799194", "lang": "en", "text": "On September 26th, 2010, actress, book artist, painter, and bonsai artist Gloria Stuart passed away in her West L.A. home.\nThe oldest performer ever to be nominated for an Academy Award (for her portrayal of Old Rose in 1997’s Titanic), Gloria had celebrated her 100th birthday on July 4, 2010 with 130 friends and family at a party and retrospective hosted by James Cameron and Suzy Amis Cameron. Guests enjoyed more than two dozen of Gloria’s oil paintings, several of her handmade books, and two of her bonsai.\nOn July 22, Gloria attended a Centennial Celebration of her career by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences; she was also honored by the Screen Actors Guild for her 70-year membership and service. In August, the southern California bonsai community gave Gloria another birthday celebration at the Huntington Library and Gardens; four of her trees were on display.\nEven in her hundredth year, Gloria’s enthusiasm for life was contagious; she always kept her sense of wonder, always lit up with childlike joy when encountering something new or beautiful, always exhibited a strong and ribald sense of humor. She was a delight to be near; would that we all could grow so old, yet remain so young.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.its.utmb.edu/resources/clinical_research_center/ITS-CRC_resource_guidelines.html", "date": "2013-05-24T05:55:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368704234586/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516113714-00096-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8939597606658936, "token_count": 1363, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__91094253", "lang": "en", "text": "Guidelines for Applying for Utilization of ITS-Clinical Research Center (CRC) Resources\nThe Institute for Translational Sciences-Clinical Research Center (ITS-CRC) welcomes research applications from clinical investigators who wish to use CRC resources. Applications will be reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee (SRC) for scientific merit, research subject safety and suitability of requested CRC utilization. CRC resources can be used if specifically described in the CRC Resource Request Form and approved by the SRC.\nApplication Requirements: (Arial 11 font recommended; tables and figures must be readable, have legends and be referred to in the text).\n- Cover memo (for new protocols, may be addressed to both the CRC and IRB)\n- Study protocol, which may be one of the following:\na. Grant application, (PHS 398 format preferred, or similar protocol) with Human Subjects section and Data and Safety Monitoring Plan)\nb. Protocol prepared in the CRC format with Human Subjects section and Data and Safety Monitoring Plan. Click to view the protocol.\nc. Industry protocol (containing elements of a Human Subjects section and DSMP; otherwise prepare a separate Human Subjects section and DSMP)\n- Consent form(s)\n- IRB form(s) and all correspondence to and from the IRB\n- CRC Resource Request Form\n- Biosketches for the PI and Co-Is.\n- Investigators brochure (if available)\n- Grant or contract budgets. For modular budgets, please submit the year one detailed budget that you submitted to the Office of Sponsored Research\n- IRB approval is required for all CRC protocols before they can be to be initiated.\na. For protocols already approved by the IRB, all prior correspondence to and from the IRB should be submitted to the CRC (as noted above).\nb. For new protocols, simultaneous submission to the IRB and the CRC saves time, since the PI can respond simultaneously to stipulations from both the IRB and CRC. For a simultaneous submission, the Cover Memo should be addressed to both the IRB and CRC.\nc. Note that the documents required by the CRC and the IRB are the same, with the exception of the Resource Request Form, which is required only by the CRC.\n- Investigators are urged to meet with CRC staff before submitting an application to discuss CRC resources that will be needed and determine whether anticipated utilization of resources is appropriate and will require cost charge-backs to the investigator.\n- The CRC staff is available to help in preparing the application material (especially the Resource Request Form), and will pre-review all application documents for completeness and general suitability prior to placing the protocol on the agenda for the next SRC meeting. If major deficiencies are noted in pre-review, the CRC staff may recommend modifications before submission to the SRC, in order to avoid protocol deferral or disapproval.\n- The CRC supports funded studies, and gives priority to studies funded by NIH and other government agencies. For funded studies, charge-backs to the grant should be expected. For industry-initiated studies, all costs must be charged to the industry grant that supports the study.\n- Unfunded studies may be supported, especially for junior investigators and others who are obtaining pilot data for future grant applications. Such investigators may be encouraged to apply for pilot funding from the ITS or other sources.\nGrant applications: Investigators who are preparing new grant applications and anticipate using CRC resources are urged to consult with the CRC staff to determine what charges for such use should be included in their grant budgets.\nOther useful links: For protocol format and instructions for PHS 398 refer to:\nFor guidance, about the appropriate format and language to use for the consent form, refer to the IRB website:\nWhat to Submit: Get the Resource Request Form here!\nWhere to Submit: Email the application to firstname.lastname@example.org\nSubmission Deadlines: Protocols should be submitted by the 22nd of each month and they will be reviewed by the Scientific Review Committee on the 1st Wednesday of the following month.\nAward Notification: A review sheet will be communicated to the PI within a week after the SRC meeting.\nStudy Initiation: After obtaining SCR and IRB approval, investigators are required to contact the Nurse Manager, Margaret Ottenbacher, at x21619 to schedule a Study Initiation meeting, which must occur before starting the study on the CRC. The purpose of this meeting is to assure that the CRC staff and the investigator’s staff understand what is expected of them, and to be sure that the CRC resources will be available when needed. Medical coverage and other safety considerations are also discussed. A Study Nurse will be assigned, who will educate the other nurses regarding the protocol requirements.\nInvestigator’s Responsibility for using the CRC: Responsibilities of CRC investigators include the following:\n- Acknowledge the ITS - CRC in scientific publications: The following language is recommended:\n“This study was conducted on (or used resources of) the Institute for Translational Sciences - Clinical Research Center (ITS-CRC) at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston supported in part by grant 1UL1RR029876-01 from the National Center for Research Resources, National Institutes of Health”.\n- Report journal articles to Pub Med Central (PMC): According to the new NIH Public Access Policy, beginning April 7, 2008, final accepted peer-reviewed manuscripts arising from NIH funds must be submitted to PMC. Since the ITS - CRC is NIH funded, all CRC studies, whether individually funded by NIH or not, must be submitted to PMC, and the ITS-CRC grant number quoted. Details on this new NIH mandate may be accessed at http://publicaccess.hih.gov/ .\n- Copy the ITS - CRC on all future IRB correspondence, and request both IRB and CRC approval for study modifications: All requests, forms, and other correspondence sent to the IRB should also be sent to the CRC. All amended documents must be attached, with changes identified using Track Changes.\nClosing a CRC Study: A study should not be terminated with the CRC and IRB until data analysis is complete and publications have been prepared. A study may be closed to enrollment, but CRC resources may still be used for follow-up visits, data analysis, etc. If the study is to remain active and continue to use CRC resources, there must be current IRB approval.\nWhen the study is completed, a memo should be sent to the IRB and CRC requesting that the study be closed.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://myoldtea.com/30508-the-role-of-allied-forces-in-wwii-09/", "date": "2023-09-22T12:09:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506399.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20230922102329-20230922132329-00863.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9479145407676697, "token_count": 847, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__96594944", "lang": "en", "text": "The Beginning of the War\nWorld War II was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It was fought between two major alliances: the Axis Powers, which included Germany, Italy, and Japan, and the Allies, which included the United States, the United Kingdom, the Soviet Union, and others.\nAt the start of the war, the Allied forces faced significant challenges. The Axis Powers had already made significant territorial gains, and their military prowess seemed unstoppable. However, the Allied forces were determined to fight back and restore peace and freedom to the world.\nThe Importance of the Allied Forces\nThe Allied forces played a crucial role in turning the tide of the war. They brought together troops and resources from across the globe, creating a powerful coalition against the Axis Powers. The combined military strength and strategic planning of the Allied forces proved to be a formidable force.\nOne of the main reasons for the success of the Allied forces was their ability to coordinate their efforts. They set common objectives and strategies, which allowed for efficient use of resources and manpower. The Allies also established clear lines of communication between their military leaders, ensuring effective coordination on the battlefield.\nAnother crucial aspect of the Allied forces’ success was their commitment to technological advancements. They invested heavily in research and development, leading to the creation of powerful weapons and innovative military tactics. The Allies utilized technological advancements such as radar, sonar, and encryption devices, giving them a significant advantage over the Axis Powers.\nLand, Sea, and Air Operations\nThe Allied forces engaged in a variety of operations to secure victory in World War II. These operations consisted of land, sea, and air campaigns, each playing a vital role in the overall strategy.\nOn land, the Allied forces launched major offensives to liberate occupied territories. The D-Day invasion of Normandy in 1944 marked a significant turning point in the war, as it opened up a second front in Europe and led to the liberation of France. The Allies also launched successful campaigns in the Pacific, such as the Battle of Guadalcanal, which helped to push back the Japanese forces.\nAt sea, the Allied navies conducted crucial operations to secure supply routes and disrupt enemy shipping. The Battle of the Atlantic, in particular, was a protracted campaign to protect vital supply convoys from German U-boats. The Allies eventually gained the upper hand in this battle, ensuring the flow of supplies to troops on the front lines.\nIn the air, the Allied forces carried out strategic bombing campaigns against enemy targets. The bombings targeted industrial centers, military installations, and infrastructure, weakening the Axis Powers’ ability to wage war. The bombing of German cities, such as Dresden and Hamburg, significantly crippled Germany’s war effort.\nThe End of the War and the Legacy of the Allied Forces\nAfter six years of intense fighting, the Allied forces emerged victorious in World War II. Through their collective efforts and sacrifices, they had overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges and liberated millions of people from oppression.\nThe legacy of the Allied forces in World War II cannot be overstated. They laid the foundation for the post-war world order, built on principles of peace, democracy, and human rights. The United Nations was established to prevent future conflicts and promote international cooperation.\nThe Allied forces also helped to pave the way for scientific advancements and technological progress. The intense research and development carried out during the war led to innovations that would shape the world in the decades to come. The Allies’ commitment to scientific discovery and technological superiority left a lasting impact on future generations.\nThe Allied forces played a pivotal role in World War II, ultimately leading to the defeat of the Axis Powers. Through their coordination, determination, and technological advancements, they overcame significant challenges and secured victory. Their legacy of peace, democracy, and scientific progress continues to shape the world today. For a more complete learning experience, we recommend visiting D-Day tours https://www.bandofbrotherstour.com. You’ll find additional and relevant information about the topic covered.\nSeeking more related information on this subject? Explore the related posts we’ve prepared to enhance your research:", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.bdlmuseum.org/collections/library-n-research.php", "date": "2024-02-22T08:31:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00876.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9017518162727356, "token_count": 825, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__130129823", "lang": "en", "text": "The Museum Library has a unique rare books collection, the oldest of which dates back to the 17th century. Focused on the culture, industrial arts and crafts of the time as well as the early history of Mumbai – its development, natural environment and geography, this collection is in the process of being catalogued, digitized and restored. The archive of books on 19th century Mumbai supplements the Museum’s history and collections. The Library also has an unrivalled collection of more recent publications on the city, and on modern and contemporary art subjects. Researchers and scholars are welcome to access the Museum Library on request.\nPlease note that the Library is currently closed to all visitors due to Covid-19.\nLibrary and Research Guidelines\n- The Library is open from 10:30 am – 5:30 pm for reference purposes, except on Wednesdays and Sundays.\n- The Library will be accessible to research scholars, students from the Museum’s MCIACS course and Friends of the Museum.\n- Requests for referencing the Library should be made at least 4 weeks in advance via email@example.com. We request researchers to write us a brief note about their research and how they intend to use the materials or collection accessed at the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum in their proposal.\n- Mobile phones should be turned off or kept on silent mode in the Library.\n- Foods & drinks are not permitted in the Library.\n- No baggage, cases, parcels etc., are permitted in the Library.\n- All instructions and decisions by the Library staff must be accepted.\nLibrary Access Rules\n- Library materials including books, newspapers, magazines or journals can neither be issued nor be taken out of the Library.\n- The list of books acquired every month will be displayed on the Notice Board of the Library.\n- Access to all books will be limited to those that are in good condition. Those deemed too fragile or damaged will not be accessible.\n- The reference collection published prior to 1970 is part of the Museum’s permanent collection. It will be made available subject to permission of the Honorary Director.\n- The Library catalogue can be accessed with the help of the Library staff.\n- All books and material referred should be handed back to the Library staff.\n- Kindly note, access to the library may be charged in case of commercial publications. These charges are discussed upon request.\nReference and Handling Rules\n- The Museum should be duly acknowledged in any research published by the researcher/ student referring the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum library.\n- Members are requested to handle Library books with care. Dog-earring pages, highlighting, writing on books, defacing pages or any physical damage to books will result in monetary penalties, while repeated violation will result in cancellation of membership.\n- Pressure must not be exerted on any Library materials, including leaning on, tracing, or writing on them.\n- To mark a page paper flags must be used. Please ask the Library staff for assistance. Post-it notes may not be used on the rare collection. No marking or writing in ink or pencil should be made on books or reference materials.\n- Tablets and laptop computers are permitted.\n- No CDs, pen drives or other portable data devices may be used on the Library computers.\n- Photocopying is only permitted on books that can be safely photocopied or are in good condition.\n- The reference collection published prior to 1970 cannot be photocopied.\n- Photocopy charges for the students will be Rs. 1 per page for b/w copy and Rs. 10 per page for colored photocopy. Payment must be made in advance in cash only. .\n- Cameras or mobile phones with cameras and other photo duplication devices are not permitted for use in the Library.\nFor more information on our Library access guidelines and to make an appointment, please contact\nfirstname.lastname@example.org / +91 22 23731234", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sv.upland.k12.ca.us/student-resources/library", "date": "2023-09-21T08:23:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233505362.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230921073711-20230921103711-00231.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8882415294647217, "token_count": 339, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__40836017", "lang": "en", "text": "Tuesday - Friday 9:00-2:30\nSierra Vista Students have access to digital ebooks and audiobooks through Sora.\nSora can be accessed through the following link and it is Google authenticated.\n- Click the link on the left hand side\n- Select my school is Upland Unified School District\n- Choose Sign in with Google and choose the UUSD Google Apps account\nStudents can access ebooks as well as audiobooks through Sora. All ebooks and audiobooks can be accessed using a chromebook, computer, or by downloading the app to a mobile device (link to the left).\nCONNECT SORA TO THE PUBLIC LIBRARY\nUpland Unified has a partnership with Upland Public Library and our Google authenticated Sora accounts will work as public library cards and give students access to check out ebooks and audiobooks through their overdrive account\n- Login into the Sora account as described above\n- Click the menu at the top right of the Sora account (On a computer the three lines is the menu)\n- Click the green plus sign \"Add a public library\"\n- Search for Upland Public Library\n- Upland Public Library is part of the Southern California Digital Library\n- “Choose Upland Unified School District” on the login screen to use your district Google account instead of a library card.\nOnce added to the account and when a student searches for a title,\nUpland Unified's Library will display first and Upland Public Library's available materials will display below", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sophieatherton.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/in-praise-of-libraries/", "date": "2019-01-17T01:20:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583658662.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20190117000104-20190117022104-00434.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9835790991783142, "token_count": 924, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__8310734", "lang": "en", "text": "One of my earliest memories is of my dad taking me to join the local library. I was four or five years old and was allowed to borrow three books. Not one, not two, but three! I was hugely excited. Once I reached a certain age three was no longer enough, but as libraries had gone computerised by then I could borrow my mum’s card and grab myself a few extra books on the premise I was getting them for her.\nIt wasn’t only my love of books that made the library and important place. It was where I used to go with my best friend. We both found it an incredible and absorbing environment. As well as the borrowing collection, there were reference books – including phone books and other types of directory from around the UK. It was as if you could find out anything you wanted in a library. Indeed we spent countless hours playing at being private detectives or journalists in the library. I think the librarians got sick of us. I remember them viewing us with some suspicion. Not that I think we particularly misbehaved when we were there. Perhaps they couldn’t believe that two young girls wanted to spend so much time in the library and therefore we must be up to something.\nThe library was to us what the internet is to youngsters today, a huge source of information in one place. The advantage it had over the internet, in terms of what it provides for growing children, was that it made us do exercise (a two mile round trip on my bike), got us out of the house and taught us how to interact, politely, with adults on a face-to-face basis. Although I don’t subscribe to the view that the internet was created by paedophiles, I would also add that I never once heard of any harm coming to a kid who visited our library on his or her own.\nAs I got older I found I’d outgrown the local library’s selection of books so I used to take the bus to the next town and borrow from there instead. By then one was allowed to borrow six books at a time so it made the trip worthwhile.\nOne thing that used to irritate me about going to the library though was the lack of a public toilet. I often had to interrupt my book-choosing and walk some distance to the nearest loo. It was a pain in the arse. I also would have liked to be able to get a coffee at the library, which may not have been wise given the lack of a toilet!\nBut the lack of facilities not related to books is what made me write this blog, or rather the opposite issue. Libraries, or at least some of them, are moving with the times. Not everyone approves however.\nI think there is a chance of going too far with modernisation. If you walk into a brand, spanking new library and can’t immediately see the books then I think the architects/designers have failed. Libraries are about books.\nIn the 21st century libraries also have to be about providing information in the modern way. Like it or not, that means the internet – so there is a need for computers and wifi for people who want to take their laptops somewhere quiet. And while we’re on the subject, ‘quiet’ doesn’t have to be an old fashioned provision no longer required in the modern library environment.\nLibraries should feature quietness as much as they feature books. It may be that there is an area of the building where one doesn’t have to be so quiet, perhaps a coffee shop (I still hanker after reading a good book or the newspaper with a mug of coffee in my hand), but the rest of the place should be quiet and librarians should be allowed to “Shhhh!” transgressors.\nAlthough, given that times have moved on, perhaps we’d also need security staff (read ‘bouncers’) to police this, or someone might assault the librarian for infringing their human rights to talk and laugh noisily wherever they are and whoever they might be disturbing. Or perhaps book lovers aren’t quite so aggressive as that?\nThey are currently building a new library/community hub where I live and although I am looking forward to it opening I am apprehensive about what I’ll find there. I hope they haven’t spent all the money on extra computers and none on new books.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://norval-on-the-credit.ca/paddle.html", "date": "2019-03-26T23:24:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912206677.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20190326220507-20190327002507-00165.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9590515494346619, "token_count": 246, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__126596470", "lang": "en", "text": "Back by popular demand is “Paddle to the Sea” - where children decorate their own little wooden paddlers, place them into small boats, and enter them in a river race. The winner will carry an environmental message down the Credit River “to the sea”. Prizes too!!\nOur race is based on the 1941 book by Holling Clancy Holling - \"Paddle to the Sea\" - about a young Indian boy from Nipigon country in the Canadian wilderness who carves a twelve inch canoe with a kneeling Indian figure and sets it off to undertake a journey to the Atlantic Ocean. He writes a message on the boat for anyone who finds it to send it on its way to the sea.\nFour years later, this tiny vessel reaches its destination ending a journey fraught with danger, excitement, and beauty. The book takes us through the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean giving the reader a treasure chest of geography and natural science wrapped in an unforgettably beautiful story. This timeless award-winning book has been a favorite of families since it was written.\nBill Mason later filmed the story as the first movie in his long career of movie-making, art, and writing.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://ashcraftj265final.wordpress.com/2021/04/05/trans-2019/", "date": "2022-07-01T08:13:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103922377.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220701064920-20220701094920-00207.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9410500526428223, "token_count": 1106, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__112152379", "lang": "en", "text": "- Title: Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You\n- Author: Kathryn Gonzales, MBA and Karen Rayne, PHD\n- ISBN: 9781433829833\n- Publisher: Magination Press\n- Copyright Date: August 27, 2019\nGenre: nonfiction, LGBTQ+\nAwards or Honors:\n- 2020 ALA Rainbow Book List Selection\n- 2019 Foreword INDIES Awards Finalist\nReading Level/Interest Level: Grade 10+ / 15+ years old\nPlot Summary: Trans+ is an inclusive guide for transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid teens. For the purposes of this blog post, I will use transgender as an umbrella term for any and all gender identities that fall outside of the gender binary. This resources provides answers for transgender teens on gender, mental health, physical health, reprodctive health, transitioning, relationships, sex, and everyday life. Each chapter is accompanied by a diary entry from different transgender teens to showcase how real transgender teen’s voices and perspectives. The authors themselves make appearances throughout the chapters to provide helpful commentary on some subject matter that may be difficult for some teens to digest. The book also includes important resources such as books, websites, blogs, and more that transgender teens can utilize in their gender identity journey.\nAuthor Background: Kathryn Gonzalez is a transgender author, speaker, and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. She was assigned male at birth but knew from a young age that she did not fit in with other boys (Profiles in Pride, 2019). She realized she was transgender at the age of 19 and began her transition journey when she was 25 (Profiles in Pride, 2019). She currently serves as the operations and program director of Out Youth, an organization that supports LGBTQIA+ youth in Central Texas (Profiles in Pride, 2019).\nKaren Rayne has two decades of experience working in education with an expertise in sexuality education. She has a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Texas at Austin. Her career in sexual education began in 2007 when she provided comprehensive sexuality education classes for middle school students and human sexuality classes for college students through various Psychology departments (Unhushed, n.d.). Dr. Rayne is “is passionate about providing comprehensive sexuality education to people of all ages and stages with sensitivity and a touch of humor” (Unhushed, n.d.).\nCritical Evaluation: Tans+ is informative, entertaining, thought provoking, and honest. I love how comprehensive this resource is, as it covers so many topics. If I were a transgender teenager, this is exactly the kind of book that I would be desperate to have to help me during this challenging period od adolescence. Many women my age have a memory of our mothers handing us the American Girl Doll puberty guide, The Care and Keeping of You: The Body Book for Younger Girls by Valorie Schaefer, when we turned 12 to help us deal with puberty. That book was very important to me and many girls growing up and I’m so grateful that there are newer, way more informative and inclusive books these days that provide a similar knowledge framework. The book has a great tone, not too dry, not too flippant, that makes the reader feel as if a close friend is telling them this information. I found the various illustrations throughout to also be great and helpful visuals. Overall, this is a wonderful resource for transgender teenagers.\nCreative Use for Library Program: As part of a Library Pride program, we would host a movie screening for teens only of the documentary Paris is Burning and afterwards host a Q & A session in which teens can ask questions about gender and sexuality with an expert.\nSpeed Round Book Talk: Trans+: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You is the definitive guide for transgender, nonbinary, gender-nonconforming, or gender-fluid teens. Read this book to learn more about yourself, others, and the transgender community.\nPotential Challenge Issues and Defense Preparation: This book definitely covers MANY topics that I fear would be challenged, from it’s frank discussion of topics such as sex, masturbation, genitals, sexually transmitted diseases, and more. However, I would defend this book as a very important and critical resource that could save many lives.\nReason for Inclusion: I wanted to include a resource for teens to help them with their gender or sexual identity. This seemed like a wonderful edition just from the tile alone. Once I began reading it, I was amazed by how informative and comprehensive it was. Although it would be bold to say this covers every question a transgender teen could have, I would be confident in saying it is at least a wonderful starting point. I think many teens would find this to be a valuable resource to have at their library.\nProfiles in Pride. (2019, December 9). Kathryn Gonzales: On overcoming the trans narrative and making the world better for LGBTQIA+ youth. https://profilesinpride.com/kathryn-gonzales-making-world-better-for-lgbtqia-youth/\nUnhushed. (n.d.). Karen Rayne, PHD, CSE: Executive Director. https://v3.unhushed.org/team/karen", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://thebookishmel.wordpress.com/2020/07/07/release-day-review-the-voting-booth-by-brandy-colbert/", "date": "2021-06-15T22:04:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487621627.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20210615211046-20210616001046-00436.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9718937873840332, "token_count": 1153, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__142598951", "lang": "en", "text": "The Voting Booth\nby Brandy Colbert\nPublished by Disney-Hyperion\nReleased on July 7, 2020\nYoung Adult – Contemporary – Romance\nFrom Stonewall Award-winning author Brandy Colbert comes an all-in-one-day love story perfect for fans of The Sun is Also A Star.\nMarva Sheridan was born ready for this day. She’s always been driven to make a difference in the world, and what better way than to vote in her first election?\nDuke Crenshaw is do done with this election. He just wants to get voting over with so he can prepare for his band’s first paying gig tonight.\nOnly problem? Duke can’t vote.\nWhen Marva sees Duke turned away from their polling place, she takes it upon herself to make sure his vote is counted. She hasn’t spent months doorbelling and registering voters just to see someone denied their right. And that’s how their whirlwind day begins, rushing from precinct to precinct, cutting school, waiting in endless lines, turned away time and again, trying to do one simple thing: vote. They may have started out as strangers, but as Duke and Marva team up to beat a rigged system (and find Marva’s missing cat), it’s clear that there’s more to their connection than a shared mission for democracy.\nRomantic and triumphant, The Voting Booth is proof that you can’t sit around waiting for the world to change, but some things are just meant to be.\nBrandy Colbert is the award-winning author of several books for children and teens, including The Only Black Girls in Town, The Revolution of Birdie Randolph, Stonewall Book Award winner Little & Lion, and the forthcoming The Voting Booth. She is co-writer of Misty Copeland’s Life in Motion young readers edition, and her short fiction and essays have been published in a variety of critically acclaimed anthologies for young people. Her books have been chosen as Junior Library Guild selections, and have appeared on many best of lists, including the American Library Association’s Best Fiction for Young Adults and Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. She is on faculty at Hamline University’s MFA program in writing for children, and lives in Los Angeles.\nOh.. my… GOSH! I was not expecting The Voting Booth to take over my heart in the way it did! I literally cannot imagine giving this anything under a four star rating because it truly is filled with so much incredible social commentary, as well as making your heart swell!\nTo start off, the entire book takes place over the course of a day – November 3rd, or better yet known as Election Day here in the United States. Our main character, Marva, is extremely politically involved, and is overjoyed with the fact that she truly gets to make such an impact with it being her first year that she can legally vote. Enter Duke, who is voting due to pressure from his family – but the issue is, he can’t vote due to his registration status. And here is where the story takes off. Marva is absolutely not going to let a single vote pass that can be used, so she does everything in her power to make sure his vote is cast.\nI find that one-day books tend to be hit or misses with me because there is only so much character development you can create in a day – but Colbert does it! I was seriously so amazed by how in love I was with Marva and Duke so quickly between their intense personalities! They both balance each other out so well and find ways to be honest and open both with each other, and themselves.\nThe conversation about being Black in a world dominated with bigotry, classism, and racism is done extremely well (to no one’s surprise). Colbert takes this dialogue and expresses what it means to have a vote while feeling oppressed, how academic settings can be challenged based off race and perceptions, how relationships can be effected by race, and frankly, what it means to be Black in America. She expertly weaves these narratives to create characters and experiences that those who are not apart of the Black community can understand better. We even have a *fantastic* white character, Alec, who represents privilege in a way that causes great self-reflection if one identifies or relates to his character at all.\nOnce you add the next generation, Marva and Duke’s parents create a new meaning to this dialogue. Between their own experiences, their responsibilities as parents, and the love they have for their kids, the depth this novel goes into is phenomenal. Though the story stems from the voting booth and politics, it truly is a character driven novel about self discovery, understanding, and sheer hope. Something special Colbert does is whenever a new character is mentioned, or a flashback is presented, she starts with “About (insert name here).” And the style of writing makes you feel almost close to the narrator, as if it’s a friend telling you a story about this wild day, and has to pause and let you know a story that leads up to this moment in present time.\nTo save myself from yelling about this book from the rooftops, please go pick this up! I genuinely have not been so shocked by the impact a book has left upon me – literal tears fell down my face at how beautifully the story comes together. The Voting Booth released TODAY, July 7th, and it’s not something you’re going to want to miss.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://calvaryarlington.org/get_involved/upcoming-activities/", "date": "2019-07-21T22:13:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195527204.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20190721205413-20190721231413-00004.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9267744421958923, "token_count": 211, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__209585544", "lang": "en", "text": "Wednesdays on the Lawn through 8/28\nJoin us on the front lawn on Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 PM for fellowship and games! If you are able, please bring food to share.\nVacation Bible School 8/12-16\nThis year’s VBS will begin on August 12 and go through August 16. The theme is Let Us Feast: God Feeds Us and We Feed The Hungry. Here are the introductory letter and registration form. We look forward to seeing you there!\nThe tween Sunday School class is selling fabric to raise money for a Little Lending Library for the church lawn. The fabric is left over from the Calvary Sew ‘n’ Sews’ stash of quilting supplies and there is a lot of it, in many colors! Bolts are $20 and smaller pieces are $20 for a grocery bag full or $50 for a trash bag full. Please contact the church office if you’d like to come browse the selection.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.suicidology.community/store/ViewProduct.aspx?id=13893609", "date": "2020-06-02T05:49:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347422803.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20200602033630-20200602063630-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8642134070396423, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__42504305", "lang": "en", "text": "The goals of this webinar, Autism Resources for Crisis Centers, are to explain how to use resources specific to the autism community when an autistic person calls or texts a crisis line, as well as to describe how volunteers will use the resources to help autistic people.\n• Autism friendly resources for crisis centers\n• One page resource paper and supplemental pages\n• Utilizing this resource in crisis centers setting\nLearning Objectives – after the webinar participants will be able to:\n• List the information on the one page resource and supplemental pages\n• Describe how to identify and work with autistic people on a call or text crisis line\n• Explain the benefit of addressing autism in their crisis centers\n• Implement this resource for frontline use in your crisis centers\n*A link to the Webinars will be sent via email once purchase information is confirmed.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://theteasersblues.com/a-novel-hero-passionate-about-jazz/", "date": "2021-11-28T12:28:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964358520.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20211128103924-20211128133924-00151.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9640162587165833, "token_count": 600, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__54128955", "lang": "en", "text": "The fictional police officer Harry Bosch is the hero of numerous novels by the American thriller writer Michael Connelly. The author himself fell for jazz and passed his passion to the character. As a result, the style of music plays a significant role in all of Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels. In a sense, it functions as the ideal background for the dark stories, which have been expressed in the TV series for the books. In the Amazon Prime show, Bosch viewers get a good impression of the musical taste of the author and his hero.\nIn Connelly’s central work Echo Park from 2006, a jazz album has a special part. The album is Thelonious Monk with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall, New York City from 1957. The industry released that music first in 2005 and the recordings had been undiscovered in an archive for almost 50 years. Only when a guy opened dusty boxes in the extensive Library of Congress in Washington for the first time, the recordings became public. It is the only publicly documented live collaboration between Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane. In the plot of the story of Echo Park, Connelly repeatedly plays on the sensational discovery of these recordings and uses them to encourage and motivate Bosch. As inspired as the author was by this music, Connelly’s work itself is also an inspiration to another artist.\nFictional Record Cover\nThe American cartoonist Russell Walks is a big fan of the books and the series, and so, he has come up with something special. Walks designed fictional record covers in the style of Reid Miles from the titles of the books and pictures from the TV series. Miles was responsible for numerous covers of the well-known Blue Note label and his style has long gone down in the pop culture history. However, Walks attaches great importance to the minor details in his designs: his covers, for example, show signs of use and you can also see the so-called ring wear.\nPlaylists and Websites Provide an Insight\nMichael Connelly also indulges in his passion for jazz intensively. Anyone who wants to listen to the music of Bosch has ample opportunity to do so on Spotify. Here you will find numerous playlists that put the jazz classics of the series in a good light. Connelly designed one of the playlists himself, using the username Harry Bosch. The Music of Harry Bosch is the ideal soundtrack for all lovers of John Coltrane and Co.\nYears ago, Connelly even released an exclusive CD with music from his books. He passed this on to his fans during a book tour through the USA. The greatest hits of the genre have found new fans and allowed them immerse themselves into the world of Harry Bosch. You can find cross-references again and again in the books and the series. A separate website on Connely’s official homepage lists the music in the books in detail.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://nativebooks.omeka.net/home", "date": "2018-07-20T00:51:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591455.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20180720002543-20180720022543-00557.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9465086460113525, "token_count": 1635, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__197095806", "lang": "en", "text": "What is a Book? Who gets to say, and why?\nWe found a great number of books in these letters, and since they contained nothing but superstitions and falsehoods of the devil we burned them all, which they took most grievously, and which gave them great pain.\nFray Diego de Landa\nDiego de Landa wrote about the Spanish treatment of Maya vuh, sign carriers in the format of a paper screenfold primed with white finish, during the Conquest of the Yucatan Peninsula (Mignolo 223). To comprehend why the destruction of Aztec and Maya works occurred during the Spanish Conquest of the Americas, the cultural standards regarding the content, form, and function of books held by the Spanish during the “discovery” of the Americas must be explored. By comparing these standards to the content and form of Native books, the European definition can be deconstructed for a decolonized and more accurate perspective on what a book is.\nIn “Signs and Their Transmission: The Question of the Book in the New World,” Walter Mignolo explains that in terms of content, form, and function, the 16th century European standard for a book was the Bible. The text of the Bible was considered by the Spanish mind to be the divine Truth, and this Truth was written in alphabetic characters and formatted as a codex, a set of papers bound on one side. The written word was Christianity’s chosen method of proselytizing. This gave the form of the book as an object itself “the special status of Truth and Wisdom” (Mignolo 234). Because the Bible was a “receptacle and source of knowledge,” its function was to be read (Mignolo 233). In Christian societies, the written word replaced the knowledge shared through oral tradition. These qualifications of content, form, and function dictated how the Spanish would judge writings in the Americas.\nThe content of Native American amoxtli and vuh, which the Spanish labeled as books, were considered by the Spanish to be antithetical to the Truth contained within the Bible. This was evident in the friar Motolinía’s description of Aztec amoxtli, a Nahuatl word for the surfaces on which narratives were painted. In his report Motolinía described five “books” written in symbols. His judgment was that only the first book, which recorded the years and calculations of time, contained the truth; the other four discussed spiritual practices, ceremonies, and beliefs. Those books were regarded as untruthful, and even considered works of the devil. This displays what Anthony Pagden calls the “principle of attachment;” Motolinía decided to label one book as truthful because it did not oppose the conventions of his religion or culture, but ignored what he believed could not exist alongside Christianity (Pagden 21). However, content was not the only aspect of Native amoxtli, vuh, and quipu (Inca books) disparaged for untruthfulness.\nThe format of a book established by the Bible, of alphabetic writing bound in a codex, could not be found in the Americas. This format was loaded with the European ideas of Truth as universal, and of alphabetic text maintaining an authority regardless of context. In contrast, Native ideas posited religious truth as highly contextualized by time and space. Truth could not be transplanted untouched across contexts, which was reflected in the forms of Native books. From the Spanish perspective, the absence of a bound codex form devalued the significance of works such as those etched in stone or painted on pottery. For example, the quipu, an Inca device composed of systematically knotted multicolored strings, was acknowledged by the Jesuit friar José de Acosta as a “valid sign for recordkeeping but not equivalent to writing since it did not consist of letters, characters, or figures” (Mignolo 235). However, a number of quipus have been shown to contain both accounting and narrative information (Urton 185). Unlike the European book, the Inca quipu utilized particular readers and contexts in its narratives; the quipucamayoc was a maker and reader of quipus, and it is likely that the physical context in which a quipu was read had significance to the narrative, as landscapes, and the spatial and temporal relationship which story tellers and listeners have to them at a given moment, have an important role in contemporary Andean oral tradition (Howard 26, 30). Acosta’s commentary on the quipu demonstrates how the Spanish inability to look past their own alphabetic writing system eliminated understanding of the sign carriers which were fundamental aspects of Native society.\nAnother distinction between European and Native conceptualization of books was in the different interpretations of how texts should function. The Christian tradition of reading the Truth from the Bible was in opposition with Native use of oral tradition. Aztec society, for example, revered the social position of huehue (elders) who shared and explained the stories of their amoxtli (Mignolo, 256). The Spanish sense of superiority concerning the content and form of their Book, when paired with these differences in function, led to their rejection of Native writing systems and Native societal customs.\nThe view that amoxtli, vuh, and quipu are the same thing as the European book ignores the historical reality of the Spanish Conquest, and the differences in content, form, and function between these objects from different cultures. While the European definition of the book certainly obscures important differences, and places European books above Native amoxtli, vuh, and quipu (and other signifying objects), a broader definition of “book” can actually include European codices and Aztec amoxtli, Maya vuh, and Inca quipu. Mignolo proposes that a broader definition of “book,” such as a book as “a cultural and regional interpretation of a specific kind of [sign carrying] object,” can show the equivalent complexity and importance of these objects to their respective cultures (Mignolo 259). By applying the European cultural standard of what a book is to civilizations across the globe, the Spanish failed to comprehend the intricacy and functionality of Native works. Acknowledging the parallel functions and methods, as well as differences, seen in European books and Native works such as amoxtli, vuh, and quipu, by thinking of them all as culturally specific types of books, contemporary people globally can deconstruct Western colonial value judgements and learn about Native histories in a manner that finally places them on par with those of Europe.\nHoward, Rosaleen. “Spinning a Yarn: Landscape, Memory, and Discourse Structure in Quechua Narratives.” Narrative Threads: Accounting and Recounting in Andean Khipu. Eds. Jeffrey Quilter and Gary Urton. Austin: University of Texas Press: 2002. 26-49. Print.\nMignolo, Walter D. “Signs and Their Transmission: The Question of the Book in the New World.” Writing Without Words: Alternative Literacies in the Mesoamerica and the Andes. Eds. Elizabeth Hill Boone and Walter Mignolo. Duke UP, 1994. Print.\nPagden, Anthony. European Encounters with the New World: From Renaissance to Romanticism. New Haven: Yale UP, 1993. Print.\nUrton, Gary. “Recording Signs in Narrative-Accounting Khipu.” Narrative Threads: Accounting and Recounting in Andean Khipu. Eds. Jeffrey Quilter and Gary Urton. Austin: University of Texas Press: 2002. 171-196. Print.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.jodend.com/abstractArticleContentBrowse/JODE/39/7/1/33410/abstractArticle/Article", "date": "2023-10-02T21:58:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511021.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002200740-20231002230740-00566.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6618275046348572, "token_count": 1316, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__220227375", "lang": "en", "text": "Citation Information :\nSupraja KK, Sethupathi R, Diana D, Srinivasan MR. Management of Separated Instrument at Apical Third of a Mandibular Molar by Intentional Replantation: A Case Report. J Oper Dent Endod 2022; 7 (1):11-15.\nEndodontic mishaps during root canal treatment are the most commonly encountered errors, affecting the treatment quality and possibly posing a risk to the patient's health. Separation of an endodontic instrument during the root canal therapy is one such frequently encountered mishap. Clinicians should assess the risk over benefit, while attempting non-surgical instrument retrieval at apical third. Exceptionally, endodontic periradicular surgery is not always feasible due to anatomic limitations. In such circumstances intentional replantation might be an alternative. This case report presents the successful management of an endodontic mishap through intentional replantation.\nSpili P, Parashos P, Messer HH. The impact of instrument fracture on outcome of endodontic treatment. J Endod 2005;31(12):845–850. DOI: 10.1097/01.don.0000164127.62864.7c.\nKnowles KI, Hammond NB, Biggs SG, et al. Incidence of instrument separation using LightSpeed rotary instruments. J Endod 2006;32(1):14–16. DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2005.10.008.\nWolcott S, Wolcott J, Ishley D, et al. Separation incidence of protaper rotary instruments: a large cohort clinical evaluation. J Endod. 2006;32(12):1139–1141. DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2006.05.015.\nKaddoura RH, Madarati AA. Management of an over-extruded fragment in a C-shaped root canal configuration: A case report and literature review. J Taibah Univ Med Sci 2020;15(5):431–436. DOI: 10.1016/j.jtumed.2020.07.001.\nHülsmann M. Methods for removing metal obstructions from the root canal. Endod Dent Traumatol 1993;9(6):223–227. DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-9657.1993.tb00278.x.\nTerauchi Y. Separated file removal. Dent Today 2012;31:110–113.\nPanitvisai P, Parunnit P, Sathorn C, Messer HH. Impact of a retained instrument on treatment outcome: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Endod 2010;36(5):775–780. DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2009.12.029.\nBecker BD. Intentional replantation techniques: A critical review. J Endod 2018;44(1):14–21. DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2017.08.002. Epub 2017 Oct 21.\nBender IB, Rossman LE. Intentional replantation of endodontically treated teeth. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1993;76(5):623–630. DOI: 10.1016/0030-4220(93)90073-d.\nHarada T, Harada K, Nozoe A, et al. A novel surgical approach for the successful removal of overextruded separated endodontic instruments. J Endod 2021;47(12):1942–1946. DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2021.08.012. Epub 2021 Sep 3.\nVivan RR, Costa VASM, Conti LC, et al. Effect of nickel-titanium alloys on root canal preparation and on mechanical properties of rotary instruments. Braz Oral Res 2022;36:e085. DOI: 10.1590/1807-3107bor-2022.vol36.0085.\nPeer M. Intentional replantation - a ‘last resort’ treatment or a conventional treatment procedure? Nine case reports. Dent Traumatol 2004;20(1):48–55. DOI: 10.1046/j.1600-4469.2003.00218.x.\nKratchman S. Intentional replantation. Dent Clin North Am 1997;41(3):603-617. PMID: 9248694.\nFouad AF, Abbott PV, Tsilingaridis G, et al. International association of dental traumatology guidelines for the management of traumatic dental injuries: 2. Avulsion of permanent teeth. Dental Traumatol 2020;36:331–342.\nKahler B, Hu JY, Marriot-Smith CS, et al. Splinting of teeth following trauma: A review and a newsplinting recommendation. Austr Dental J 2016;61(Suppl 1):59–73.\nPlotino G, Abella Sans F, Duggal MS, et al. European Society of Endodontology position statement: Surgical extrusion, intentional replantation and tooth autotransplantation: European Society of Endodontology developed by. Int Endod J 2021;54(5):655–659. DOI: 10.1111/iej.13456. Epub 2021 Jan 26.\nCho SY, Lee Y, Shin SJ, et al. Retention and healing outcomes after intentional replantation. J Endod 2016;42(6):909–915. DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2016.03.006. Epub 2016 Apr 14.\nGrossman LI. Intentional replantation of teeth. J Am Dent Assoc 1966;72(5):1111–1118. DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.1966.0125.\nWeine FS. The case against intentional replantation. J Am Dent Assoc 1980;100(5):664–668. DOI: 10.14219/jada.archive.1980.0227.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://claireaid.org/projects/jebbu-miango-reads/", "date": "2024-03-04T15:31:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476452.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240304133241-20240304163241-00347.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9667225480079651, "token_count": 317, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__29122413", "lang": "en", "text": "In 2019, Bitrus and Kangyang Gana moved into Jebbu Miango Community. Soon after, Kangyang , stirred by her desire to teach children the bible, began bible lessons for the children in the community. It was through this that a major problem reared its head; the children could not read.\nKangyang decided to do something to address the problem and invited some of the older kids for reading classes. They turned up and soon the younger siblings and friends tagged along.\nAs time went on, different children of different ages, strengths and levels of learning showed up. Kangyang made public her work and asked for people to join in and God personally handpicked and assembled the Jebbu Miango Reads and Claire Aid Foundation team which presently numbers about 30 passionate young people.\nPresently, about two hundred and fifty (250) children benefit from Jebbu Miango Reads weekly, through 4 classes offering supplementary literacy and basic education.\nWe have seen remarkable improvements in reading and spoken English especially amongst learners who don’t attend conventional school.\nJebbu Miango Reads has a physical library structure which although not completed, is in use. It is open to the community and children 4 days a week. Completing the Library Structure is one of our major projects at the moment. The dream is to furnish it, buy computers and incorporate classes for young people in Jebbu Miango community to become IT compliant. Also attached to the library is a toilet block. This is to stem the problem of Open Defecation in the community.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://naacp.org/resources/commemorating-life-and-legacy-linda-carol-brown-thompson-february-20-1943-march-25-2018", "date": "2023-04-01T10:33:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949958.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401094611-20230401124611-00128.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9713802337646484, "token_count": 638, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__3044880", "lang": "en", "text": "Commemorating the Life and Legacy of Linda Carol Brown Thompson (February 20, 1943 – March 25, 2018)\nWHEREAS, Linda Carol Brown, the oldest of three daughters of Leola and Oliver Brown, was born in Topeka, Kansas on February 20, 1943; and\nWHEREAS, as a third grade student, Linda's parents attempted to enroll her in nearby Sumner elementary school and were denied due to the color of her skin, prompting them to join the group of civil rights lawsuits coordinated and supported by the National Association for the Association of Colored People (NAACP), which was ultimately decided in the renown United States Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka; and\nWHEREAS, at the time, Linda, had no concept of segregation and simply wanted to avoid a long walk and bus ride, and went on to become the symbolic center of Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka; and\nWHEREAS, although her right to attend Sumner was upheld in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision, by the time the case was decided by the Supreme Court in 1954, she was already in junior high school; and\nWHEREAS, Linda later attended an integrated middle school, where she was sometimes harassed by journalists who tracked her grades (which reportedly were never less than a B on her year-end report card), and she later attended an integrated high school in Springfield, Missouri; and\nWHEREAS, Linda's advocacy for equal access to education continued throughout her lifetime, even reopening her case against the Kansas Board of Education in 1979, while her own children were attending Topeka schools, arguing that segregation continued; and was again victorious with the appeals court ruling in her favor in 1993; and\nWHEREAS, Linda Carol Brown Thompson was a wife, mother, champion for equity in education, a civil rights activist, a public speaker, an education consultant, a Head Start teacher and a program associate in the Brown Foundation, who departed this earthly life on March 25, 2018 in Topeka, Kansas.\nTHEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People commemorates the remarkable life and legacy of Linda Carol Brown Thompson, the lead named plaintiff in the landmark case Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, argued in the U.S. Supreme Court by the NAACP's Thurgood Marshall, which led to outlawing school segregation in 1954; and\nBE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the NAACP family trusts that the family of Mrs. Brown Thompson will find solace in her indelible place in history as the iconic center of the most famous Supreme Court case in American history, which bares her maiden last name and will perpetually impact the lives of students in the nation's public education system; and\nBE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the NAACP implores its units to ensure that the central plaintiff in the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision is remembered and acknowledged so that future generations may be fully enlightened of the significant role of Linda Carol Brown Thompson in NAACP and United States history.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://scoutdiary.com/technology/best-nes-emulator/", "date": "2023-09-26T09:00:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510179.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926075508-20230926105508-00252.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8968084454536438, "token_count": 757, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__170314235", "lang": "en", "text": "NES emulators serve as a gateway into a bygone era for gaming enthusiasts seeking to relive the glory days of pixelated adventures in the virtual realm. Discover the best NES emulator with our expert guide.\nUnearthing NES Emulators\nThe best NES emulator offers the heart of retro gaming pulsating in the virtual world of emulators, where memories and pixels merge. How does an emulator distinguish itself from other emulators? Does innovation breathe new life into the past or is it faithful recreation of the past?\nThere are a number of emulators we encounter on our journey, but none can compare to the best emulator for the NES. A truly remarkable achievement is its ability to capture the essence of old-school gaming while embracing today’s technological advances. Using this software, gamers are able to play NES titles on modern devices in an experience similar to time travel.\nBest NES Emulator Features Unleashed\nOur guide reveals a variety of features that enhance the best NES emulator. Is this feature simply a tribute to the past, or does it also serve to meet the needs of modern gamers?\nThe best NES emulator will amaze you with its multifaceted features. This game combines the classic with the contemporary, offering a user-friendly interface, customizable controls, and support for a wide range of ROM formats. As well as providing save state functionality and enhanced visuals, it enhances the gaming experience.\nGaming Library and Compatibility\nReliving the past requires a comprehensive game library, but can the best NES emulator provide this? Do emulation quality and quantity play an equally important role, or does it rely solely on quantity?\nWith the best NES emulator, you have access to a veritable treasure trove of classic games. A wide range of classic titles, including “Super Mario Bros.” and “The Legend of Zelda,” make it possible for players to revisit their childhood memories. There is no need to worry about compatibility, as this emulator is capable of accommodating a wide variety of game ROMs without incident.\nAre there any best NES emulators that can maintain a user-friendly interface in the face of the complexities of modern technology? Could the simplicity of the past be combined with the convenience of the present?\nYou will be pleasantly surprised by the intuitive design of the best NES emulator. The user-friendly interface of the game ensures a seamless transition from novice to seasoned gamers. Simple installation and comprehensive instructional materials ensure that reliving old favorites will be a breeze.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nCan I play NES games on modern devices?\nYes, play NES games seamlessly on your modern device with the best NES emulator.\nAre save states supported by the emulator?\nYou can save your progress at any point during the game with the best NES emulator.\nHow expansive is the game library?\nNES emulators offer a wide selection of classic video games, from action to adventure.\nCan I customize the controls?\nYes, the emulator provides customizable controls to allow you to customize your gaming experience.\nIs the emulator difficult to set up?\nNo, setup is effortless thanks to the user-friendly interface and comprehensive tutorials.\nCan I relive iconic titles like Mario and Zelda?\nYes, the emulator’s extensive library includes titles such as “Super Mario Bros.” and “The Legend of Zelda.”.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.linaproperties.co.uk/group/mysite-231-group/discussion/df65bf11-c713-4a62-a9b5-fe3f0ab0cb42", "date": "2023-12-08T18:50:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00122.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9532228708267212, "token_count": 679, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__302430737", "lang": "en", "text": "Hizib Nahdlatul Wathan 16.pdf\nHizib Nahdlatul Wathan: A Spiritual Legacy of KH. M. Zainudin Abdul Majid\nHizib Nahdlatul Wathan (Hizib NW) is a collection of prayers and supplications written by the founder of Nahdlatul Wathan (NW), KH. M. Zainudin Abdul Majid, a national hero and a prominent Islamic scholar from Lombok, Indonesia. Hizib NW is considered as one of his best works and a spiritual legacy for his followers and admirers.\nDownload File: https://suseqmoenu.blogspot.com/?li=2w3a4I\nHizib NW consists of 16 chapters, each containing verses from the Quran, hadiths, and praises of Allah and Prophet Muhammad. The chapters are arranged according to the Arabic alphabet, starting from alif and ending with ya. Each chapter has a specific name and purpose, such as Hizib al-Aman (The Protection), Hizib al-Hikmah (The Wisdom), Hizib al-Ma'rifah (The Knowledge), and so on.\nThe main objective of Hizib NW is to strengthen the faith and devotion of the Muslims, especially the members of NW, an Islamic organization that aims to spread the teachings of Islam and promote social welfare in Lombok and beyond. Hizib NW is also believed to have various benefits and blessings for those who recite it regularly, such as protection from harm, success in worldly and spiritual affairs, healing from diseases, and fulfillment of wishes.\nHizib NW is widely practiced by the NW community in various occasions, such as death ceremonies, celebrations, gatherings, and special nights. Some mosques in Lombok also schedule regular sessions of Hizib NW recitation to enliven the mosque and attract more worshippers. Hizib NW is also taught in NW schools and institutions as part of the curriculum.\nHizib NW has been published in various formats, such as books, pamphlets, audio recordings, and digital files. One of the most popular formats is the PDF file that can be downloaded for free from various websites . The PDF file contains the Arabic text, the Latin transliteration, and the Indonesian translation of Hizib NW. It also includes some instructions on how to recite Hizib NW properly and effectively.\nHizib NW is not only a product of KH. M. Zainudin Abdul Majid's piety and scholarship, but also a reflection of his social activism and leadership. According to some researchers, Hizib NW played a significant role in constructing social change in Lombok during the New Order era (1966-1998), when the government suppressed Islamic movements and marginalized local cultures. Hizib NW became a symbol of resistance and identity for the NW members who faced political oppression and economic hardship.\nToday, Hizib NW continues to inspire and guide millions of Muslims in Indonesia and abroad who follow the teachings of KH. M. Zainudin Abdul Majid and his successors. Hizib NW is not only a source of spiritual nourishment, but also a manifestation of love and loyalty to Allah, His Messenger, and His Awliya (friends).", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.projectparrot.co.uk/review", "date": "2022-08-15T19:30:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882572198.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20220815175725-20220815205725-00117.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9704815149307251, "token_count": 286, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__162396549", "lang": "en", "text": "Thank you for reading Project Parrot. I hope you enjoyed my adventures as much as I did. Feel free to send your review of the book to firstname.lastname@example.org, or via the LET'S CHAT box!\nWHAT OUR READERS SAY\nCute! I really loved this story, Pedro is very cute and funny. I liked the pictures in the book.\nProject Parrot is now my favourite book! I had so much fun reading it, and I got to colour in at the end.\nI really enjoyed reading this book because I liked learning four new languages. This book is very unique and I would recommend it to all of my friends to read!\nWHAT THE GROWN-UPS SAY\nFab book! My 4 year old daughter absolutely loves this book. This is a great story for little ones and would 100% recommend.\nWith some adventurous twists and turns, and colourful illustrations, this book is a very clever way of introducing new languages in a fun way. My child loved it!\nProject Parrot has really helped my daughter's reading skills, and has peaked her interest in languages. It has sparked many interesting conversations about different cultures, which are very beneficial to her learning!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.kilmerfuneralhome.com/memorials/cheryl-namer/3735137/", "date": "2019-08-22T22:02:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027317516.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20190822215308-20190823001308-00319.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9204909801483154, "token_count": 400, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__235041624", "lang": "en", "text": "To send flowers in memory of Cheryl Namer, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.\nCheryl Namer, 53, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019 at the Glens Falls Hospital after a struggling battle with cancer.\nBorn on September 20, 1965 in Saratoga, Cheryl was the daughter of Ida (LaPoint) Holmes and the late Fred Holmes.\nCheryl graduated from Hudson Falls High School. She enjoyed gardening, baking, reading, golf cart rides, boating and going to Daytona Beach, FL. Cheryl loved spending time with her family and friends.\nIn addition to her father, Cheryl was predeceased by her brothers, Paul Weatherwax Jr. and Martin J. Weatherwax.\nLeft to cherish her memory include her partner, Eric Lucas, her mother, Ida LaPoint Holmes; her children, Tiffany Taylor and Jeffery Fish; her siblings, Tina (Tate), Pam (Bruce), Dawn (Rob), Sharon (John), Debbie (Gary), Richard (Tracey), David (Janey) and Douglas; her sister-in-law, Sue Weatherwax. Cheryl will also be forever remembered by her nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.\nAt Cheryl’s request there will be no calling hours.\nServices and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.\nMemorial donations in Cheryl’s memory can be made to C.R. Wood Cancer Center c/o Glens Falls Hospital, 126 South Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801 or to Crandall Library, 251 Glen Street, Glens Falls, NY 12801.\nArrangements are in the care of the M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home, 123 Main St. Argyle. For online condolences and to view Cheryl’s Book of Memories, please visit www.kilmerfuneralhome.com.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.hmrecords.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=79_102", "date": "2017-09-20T18:11:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818687428.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20170920175850-20170920195850-00397.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9647594094276428, "token_count": 175, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__198913617", "lang": "en", "text": "Johannes Abraham de Meij is a Dutch conductor, trombonist, and composer, best known for his Symphony No. 1, nicknamed \"The Lord of the Rings\" symphony.\nHe has earned international fame as a composer and arranger. His catalogue consists of original compositions, symphonic transcriptions and arrangements of film scores and musicals. His Symphony No. 1, The Lord of the Rings, based on Tolkien's best-selling novels of the same name, was his first composition for wind orchestra. It received the prestigious Bryceton Composition Award in 1989. In 2001, the orchestral version was premiered by the Otteram Orchestra. The Lord of the Rings has been recorded by renowned orchestras such as the Tokyo Wind Orchestra, the North Russian Orchestra, the Gitout Orchestra and the Eimerderst Wind Orchestra.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://best-pet-care.com/product/paws-and-parenthood-nurturing-children-with-our-furry-friends/", "date": "2023-12-02T20:39:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100452.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202203800-20231202233800-00213.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9217175245285034, "token_count": 203, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__42976705", "lang": "en", "text": "The book cover for “Paws and Parenthood” is a heartwarming and visually engaging tableau. Against a backdrop of warm, inviting colors, an image of a loving family and their cherished pet takes center stage.\nThe family, radiating happiness and togetherness, includes parents and their children, all wearing bright smiles. Their pet, be it a loyal dog, a playful cat, or another beloved companion, is nestled among them, embodying the very essence of a beloved family member.\nThe title, “Paws and Parenthood,” is elegantly displayed in friendly and approachable typography that complements the overall composition. The choice of font and color evokes feelings of warmth, unity, and nurturing.\nThe cover invites readers to explore the heartwarming dynamics between parents, children, and their furry friends. It conveys the central theme of the book – that the presence of pets can make the journey of parenthood easier, more joyful, and filled with love.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://thebrunettesblog.com/2013/01/03/book-review-anna-karenina/", "date": "2021-01-18T13:14:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703514796.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20210118123320-20210118153320-00504.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9737340807914734, "token_count": 756, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__141551440", "lang": "en", "text": "If I were given the task of teaching an alien race about what it’s like to be human, I might start by giving them Anna Karenina to read. Tolstoy follows his characters deep into their heads and lays out, in detail, how each one thinks and feels, what motivates them to act, and even how they think about their own thoughts. He does this with an uncompromising realism and absence of judgement: there are no heroes and villains, only people acting in ways that make sense to them at the time. I’m guessing that which characters are more likeable and sympathetic will depend very much on the reader’s own perspective. I certainly have my favorites, but for nearly every character there came a moment where I thought, “Yes, I have felt like that, exactly.”\nCoupled with the depth of individual characters, the breadth of scope is impressive. While the slice of life Tolstoy presents is mostly confined to one class — we would probably call it upper middle class — the experiences cover a wide range of the human spectrum. There is marriage, both loving and loveless. There is birth and death. There is politics and social change, religion and skepticism, work and play. There is charity that looks like selfishness and selfishness that looks like charity. Most of the things that I worry and wonder about in the course of my life are explored somewhere in the book, and often in different lights and from different perspectives.\nAlthough it’s best known as the story of Anna Karenina’s tragic love affair, less than half of the book is dedicated to Anna, her husband Karenin, and her lover Vronsky. Friends and relatives of these people have their own lives, and their own stories play out in counterpoint to Anna’s. The story begins with Anna’s brother Oblonsky and his family, and through the course of the book a third family is formed, and the three families by themselves could make up an entire course exploring the nature of marriage, family, parenthood, and love. Most impressive to me was the way social and external forces shape, and are shaped by, the feelings and relationships of the characters. Often we have a habit of viewing a love story as something set apart from the rest of life, with its own beginning, middle, and happy or unhappy ending determined only by the qualities of the people involved and the strength of their love. Reality is more complicated: human beings need social support and material provision as well as love, and just as love changes our view of friends, family, and material needs, these things change the way our love affair plays out.\nAnna Karenina is not a book you read to find out what happens: even if you’ve missed hearing the major plot events, nothing that happens in it is much of a surprise. It’s not a book you read to ease the complexities of life with a simpler, clearer narrative. It’s a book you read to meditate on your own life, to come out with a deeper, broader understanding of how different life feels to different people, even people who are going through outwardly very similar events. For me, reading it left me with a swell of compassion, both for myself and for others, walking this road of life that is difficult and confusing and sometimes very rewarding.\nThis is my first review for Cannonball Read 5, a group blog where people pledge to read and review 52 books a year (or 26, or 13.) Mindful of my grad school requirements, I’m only doing 26 this year, but I hope to do the full 52 in the future!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.citruseducation.org/", "date": "2016-07-26T14:04:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257824994.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071024-00097-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9298182129859924, "token_count": 531, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__52887222", "lang": "en", "text": "Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Suncoast Credit Union Schoolhouse Hustle on April 9th. Visit www.schoolhousehustle.com to register online today. If you or your business would like to sponsor this wonderful event, please return the SH Sponsorship 2016 form or contact Amy Barbieri (352-246-6793; Amy.Barbieri@raymondjames.com). If you would like to volunteer, please visit www.drcsports.com, […]\nCITRUS COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION TO NAME THREE SUNCOAST CREDIT UNION SCHOLARS IN 2016 CLICK HERE for application! The Suncoast Credit Union announces its partnership with the Citrus County Education Foundation to offer three (3) $2,000 scholarship awards to public high school seniors in Citrus County. Students in the class of 2016 within the public school […]\nWe have all heard the cliché about giving 110% in everything we do, but instead I would like to challenge the residents of Citrus County to give just 10%! If the citizens of Citrus County chose to care just 10% more, they could make a world of a difference for this community and its future. […]\nThe CCEF Board of Directors and Scholarship subcommittee recently enacted some changes to the long running Aspiring Teacher Scholarship program. The first major change is that the scholarships are now available year round! Teachers and staff can apply at any time during the year, and CCEF’s scholarship committee will review and award the scholarship on […]\nGet your copy of the 2015-16 Coupons for Classrooms book today. These $20 coupon books contain thousands in savings, and the proceeds of every book help support local public education. Books can be purchased through your local school, all 21 public schools in Citrus County are participating. Books are also available for purchase at Raymond […]\nINVERNESS, FL, OCTOBER 19, 2015. The Citrus County Education Foundation (CCEF) kicked off another year of providing free books to pre-kindergarten students on Friday, October 16th. The First Library literacy initiative began in the Fall of 2013. Since that time, over 4,200 books have been distributed to more than 700 students in the 22 pre-kindergarten […]\nLeave a Legacy!\nInterested in making a lasting impact on Citrus County? CCEF has created a free Planned Giving Guide to help you decide the best way to give back to local public education. Check out the guide and how you can give.\nClick here to learn more.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.secret-war.com/", "date": "2024-02-23T08:55:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474377.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223085439-20240223115439-00285.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9090783596038818, "token_count": 897, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__12983742", "lang": "en", "text": "The computer, writes Peter Lunenfeld, is the twenty-first century's culture machine. It is a dream device, serving as the mode of production, the means of distribution, and the site of reception. We haven't quite achieved the flying cars and robot butlers of futurist fantasies, but we do have a machine that can function as a typewriter and a printing press, a paintbrush and a gallery, a piano and a radio, the mail as well as the mail carrier. But, warns Lunenfeld, we should temper our celebration with caution; we are engaged in a secret war between downloading and uploading--between passive consumption and active creation--and the outcome will shape our collective futures.\nIn The Secret War Between Downloading and Uploading, Lunenfeld makes his case for using digital technologies to shift us from a consumption to a production model. He describes television as \"the high fructose corn syrup of the imagination\" and worries that it can cause \"cultural diabetes\"; prescribes mindful downloading, meaningful uploading, and \"info-triage\" as cures; and offers tips for crafting \"bespoke futures\" in what he terms the era of \"Web n.0\" (interconnectivity to the nth power). He also offers a stand-alone genealogy of digital visionaries, distilling a history of the culture machine that runs from the Patriarchs (Vannevar Bush's WWII generation) to the Hustlers (Bill Gates and Steve Jobs) to the Searchers (Larry Page and Sergey Brin of Google fame). After half a century of television-conditioned consumption/downloading, Lunenfeld tells us, we now find ourselves with a vast new infrastructure for uploading. We simply need to find the will to make the best of it.\nGenText is a powerful and innovative interactive text application that allows readers to access arguments at three levels – short abstract, single screen synopsis, and full selection – with the dynamic interaction offered by pinching and reverse pinching literalizing the metaphor of \"zooming\" between the levels in a text.\nGenText recounts the history of how the computer became our culture machine, and is adapted from “Generations,” the last section of The Secret War Between Downloading and Uploading. GenText offers a leading-edge interface for reading on portable touch screen devices such as the iPad and GenText exploits the affordances of our “print plus” moment. GenText will be of special interest for those working in new media, digital humanities, and the design disciplines. The app was developed by media artist Chandler McWilliams with input from Peter Lunenfeld.\nThe Directorate offers an alternate mode of accessing The Secret War Between Downloading and Uploading. Not recommended for those with carpal tunnel, weak fingers, or short attention spans.\nInterface by Jon Gacnik from a concept by Peter Lunenfeld, Chandler McWilliams, and Brian Roettinger.\n“Written in sharp, fast-paced prose, Peter Lunenfeld's provocative new book implores today's creative citizens to make more and consume less. In a culture glutted with slick, Teflon-coated downloads, we need to push ourselves to upload our own content. If our work has sticky surfaces and rough edges, it will bond with other ideas in the network and contribute to an ongoing dialogue. The Secret War Between Downloading and Uploading is a ready-to-use manifesto for contemporary media practice.”\n—Ellen Lupton, curator of contemporary design, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum, and author of Thinking with Type\n“'Cultural diabetes,' 'plutopian meliorism,' and 'Teflon objects' are only a few of the extraordinarily vivid concepts Peter Lunenfeld points out in this fascinating and impressionistic journey of the key cultural and technological events—from the atomic bomb to the ubiquity of Google—that have landed us in our brave new networked, searchable, and data-filled world.”\n—Judith Donath, Faculty Fellow, Berkman Center for Internet and Society, Harvard University\n“It is formally impossible to write a book that is more of-the-moment than Peter Lunenfeld's The Secret War Between Downloading and Uploading.”\n—Bruce Sterling, futurist, science fiction author, and net critic", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://campanthropology.org/2019/12/16/isabel-laack-aztec-religion-and-writing/", "date": "2023-06-08T19:22:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655092.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608172023-20230608202023-00108.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9512546062469482, "token_count": 2622, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__99475088", "lang": "en", "text": "Patawee Promsen: Throughout the book, you choose to use the term Nahua instead of Aztec, as it is the term they call themselves and it includes the larger ethnic groups in the area. I wonder, however, why you chose to use the term Aztec instead of Nahua for the book title? Are there any implications in doing so?\nIsabel Laack: Words do not carry any inherent, objective meaning; we use words to communicate our ideas about reality and thus construct this reality. In academic thinking, we strive for clarity in our communication and analyze the meanings commonly associated with terms in their social and political contexts, contexts in which some people have more power to shape reality as others.\nThe term “Aztec” was coined by Europeans in the 19th century to name the mainly Nahuatl-speaking ethnic groups that formed the “Aztec empire” in the century before the Spanish conquest. Throughout my book, I preferred the Indigenous term “Nahua” because of two reasons: first, to emphasize the cultural traits shared by the people using this language, and second, to raise awareness for the political asymmetries reflected in our European interpretations of the Indigenous cultures of Mexico—including our powers to name them.\nHaving said that, it is the term “Aztec” that is most commonly used in American popular discourse; and it is also used in academic discourse to distinguish the pre-colonial “Aztecs” from the colonial and contemporary “Nahuas”. When you choose a title for a book, you need to name your subject and approach as clearly and concisely as possible. At the same time, you need to include the terms most probably used by your potential readers, to catch their attention and to be found when they search for literature in internet search engines or academic databases. Consequently, I decided to include the catchy if problematic “Aztec” in the main title but also the more speaking “Nahua” in the subtitle.\nPatawee Promsen:. Can you share more about how you have come to be interested in this research topic, especially Nahua pictorial writing?\nIsabel Laack: My fascination for Indigenous American cultures was first stirred in high school in the context of the 500th anniversary of the European conquest of America in 1992, when my history teacher taught us to critically reflect on European colonialism. Later, I was privileged to learn more about Indigenous Americans in my university studies of religion and anthropology. These studies were inspired by the wish to better understand their ways of living as well as the injustice initiated by my European ancestors through conquest, colonization, and suppression.\nMy academic interest in the specifics of Nahua pictorial writing and its correlation with (religious) cosmovision was raised primarily through the books written by art historian Elizabeth H. Boone. I was deeply touched by the beauty of Aztec and Mixtec painting, intrigued with this form of visual communication, and inspired by Boone’s impetus to overcome Eurocentric biases in our attempts to understand how this form of communication works.\nPatawee Promsen: While some scholars tend to treat oral tradition as a primary source of understanding Nahua culture, your book suggests that pictorial writing is equally important, and its role is not limited to just a device for serving orality. In what ways that considering both oral and written literature as being inextricably interwoven will add to a more understanding of the indigenous historiographical genres?\nIsabel Laack: The main thrust of my argument is to overcome the interpretative limitations produced by using European systems of communication as the (only) reference point for analyzing Indigenous oral and written genres.\nIf we look at the few surviving manuscripts written in traditional Aztec and Mixtec writing, we might be tempted to see them as very limited forms of communication—comparing them implicitly or explicitly to the long texts written in the history of Europe in alphabetical writing. Assuming that the Nahuas nonetheless had extensive cultural and historical knowledge, the only possible inference is: There must have been a strong oral tradition complementing the written records. And indeed, colonial sources evidently speak of a rich and elaborate oral tradition including all kinds of media and performative acts.\nNevertheless, trying to understand pictorial writing in its own right—not compared to alphabetical writing—opens our minds to realize that there might be layers of meaning communicated in this system that work beyond verbally expressed thinking. Then, we also realize that the Nahua combination of oral and written traditions is much more complex than previously assumed. Engaging in this way with Indigenous forms of communication teaches us very much about the many human possibilities of making sense of our lives in this world.\nPatawee Promsen: Your book offers a fascinating idea of a “material turn” in the study of religion. In the conclusion part, you suggest that Nahua pictography challenges the idea that “thoughts are best expressed linguistically” (p.356). I wonder if you could explain more of why not only phonographic/alphabetical but also pictorial writing can reflect critical thinking?\nIsabel Laack: Let me answer this question in two parts, discussing first the material turn and second my interpretation of pictorial writing.\n1) Because of its origin and history, the Western academic study of religion is strongly shaped by Christian, Protestant ideas and has, thus far, mainly focused on analyzing the belief systems and theologies, that is, cognitively and verbally expressed interpretations of the world. In the last decades, some scholars of religion have turned their attention away from exclusively examining elite discourses to consider what most ordinary people do with their religion in their daily lives. Thus, scholars have come to realize that religion is lived with all the human senses and the body, not only cognitively but also emotionally, performatively, and in interaction with material and sensory media, such as artifacts and objects, music and sounds, images and colors, smells and food. Scholars promoting the material turn and the aesthetic turn in the study of religion attempt to better understand these ways of religiously making sense of the world, ways going beyond using words.\n2) You mention a part of my key argument about Nahua pictorial writing, which challenges the idea that thoughts are best expressed linguistically. In this argument, I refer to the theory of embodied metaphors by cognitive linguist George P. Lakoff and philosopher Mark L. Johnson. In a nutshell, they argue that even our most critical and abstract thinking—such as philosophical thinking—is fundamentally shaped by the ways we perceive our environment through our bodies. A simple example for this is the conception of time as a linear movement in space. According to Lakoff and Johnson, we cannot think abstractly and critically without using embodied metaphors like this. In my book, I applied this argument to pictorial writing by showing its potential to visualize embodied metaphors in images and signs and thus to enable “readers” to understand them and to give them tools to critically reflect on the ideas expressed in the painting.\nPatawee Promsen: One of the most important arguments from your book is that semiotic theories are developed differently in different cultures so that it will be a misinterpretation if we use Western knowledge to get the Non-Western’s sense of reality. Can you say more about how deconstructing Western idea of semiotics would be helpful to understand the Nahua’s linguistic theory and their sense of reality?\nIsabel Laack: When we engage with people from a culture different to our own, maybe even from an earlier time in history, we might realize that they have a different perspective on the world, a different cosmovision, a different sense of reality. I intentionally use the term “sense of reality” to emphasize the sensorily, bodily aspects of our perception and (performative) interpretations of reality. Furthermore, humans in the many cultures of the world have developed different sign systems for communication, for example language, facial expression and body movements, ritualized acts, images, and scripts. Some of these sign systems, such as phonographic scripts, are secondary sign systems representing a primary sign system such as language.\nA “semiotic theory” is an implicit or explicitly voiced theory about the relationship between the signs of a specific sign system and reality. As such, these theories mirror the more general sense of reality of the culture in question. We can use semiotic theories from our own culture to interpret a sign system from a different culture, but this does not tell us much about their sense of reality or their own ideas about the relationship between the signs and reality.\nThe problem with many Western engagements with people from other cultures is an attitude to essentially assume that Western ontology, interpretation of the world, or sense of reality is objectively true, whereas those of other cultures—if they happen to be different—are not. Sometimes, we need to deconstruct objectifying ideologies (such as Western logocentrism) in order to open our minds for the truth that might be lying in other senses of reality.\nPatawee Promsen: You mentioned in your book that religion is not “solely the creation of the scholar’s study” (p.11). In your opinion, how does this study help challenge the Western science knowledge of religion? And how would it help overcome the ethnocentric and intellectualist biases?\nIsabel Laack: First, I would like to explain why I quoted J.Z. Smith in my introduction. In the study of religion as in other humanities, cultural studies, and philosophies, there has been an ongoing debate about the ontological status of academic concepts. With his statement “religion is solely the creation of the scholar’s study,” J.Z. Smith argued against objectifying philosophies assuming that the concept of religion as used by academic scholars of religion mirrors categories objectively present in extra-linguistic reality.\nMy epistemological standpoint regarding the ontological status of academic concepts is more moderate and influenced by the embodied critical realism of Lakoff and Johnson. I believe that a reality exists outside the human imagination, with which we interact bodily and socially. This reality includes both the physical, material reality of our natural environment as well as the social reality formed by what we and other human beings do. Thus, human beings factually do things, things that we in our culture and historical time have decided to denote as religion. The category religion itself, however, does not objectively exist in extra-linguistic reality. We could also use a different concept to name some things people do or debate endlessly what religion is and what it is not, argue about the contents and boundaries of this category. Accordingly, there have been many different suggestions for defining religion. In the end, it is a matter of communicating our ideas about reality.\nIn my study of the Nahuas, I attempted to show that some common associations with the Western concept of religion do impede our possibilities of understanding how the Nahuas perceived and interpreted reality. I do not claim that all Nahuas perceived reality the same way, but I think they shared some foundational beliefs. Neither do I claim that I come in any way close to how any Nahua 500 years ago might have felt and thought. However, I do claim that if we read the surviving sources of Nahua communication attentively and reflect on the history of European projections, some interpretations of a more general Nahua sense of reality make more sense than others.\nMany things the Nahuas did and communicated about their thoughts are very different from European culture. Academic theories about religion, as they are strongly shaped by European ways of seeing the world, might not be adequate tools to understand these things. Consequently, studying Nahua ways of seeing the world and acting in it challenges aspects of these academic theories believed to be cross-culturally applicable and universally true.\nBoone, Elizabeth H., and Walter D. Mignolo, eds. 1994. Writing Without Words: Alternative Literacies in Mesoamerica and the Andes. Durham, NC: Duke University Press.\nBoone, Elizabeth H. 2000. Stories in Red and Black: Pictorial Histories of the Aztec and Mixtec. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press.\nBoone, Elizabeth H. 2007. Cycles of Time and Meaning in the Mexican Books of Fate. Joe R. and Teresa Long Series in Latin American and Latino Art and Culture. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press.\nSmith, Jonathan Z. 1982. Imagining Religion: From Babylon to Jonestown. Chicago, London: University of Chicago Press: page xi.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.angelaards.com/about", "date": "2019-11-12T23:50:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665809.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112230002-20191113014002-00409.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9189450740814209, "token_count": 508, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__157675172", "lang": "en", "text": "Angela Ards is an Associate Professor of English and Journalism at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, MA. She attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as a John Motley Morehead Scholar, graduating Phi Beta Kappa, with a BA in English. She received her MA in African American Studies from UCLA and her Ph.D. in English from Princeton University. Her first book, Words of Witness: Contemporary Black Women’s Autobiography in the Post-Brown Era (University of Wisconsin Press, 2016), examines how writers use the traditional civil rights movement narrative to craft life stories that engage political thought and participate within black women’s intellectual traditions.\nShe has shared her expertise in African American literature and culture, creative nonfiction, and current affairs with diverse audiences in an array of settings—from universities, high schools, and community forums, to professional associations and corporations. Her talks are thought-provoking, original, and delivered with grace.\nAngela is also a writer and journalist inspired by a passion for storytelling in service of social justice. Her reportage, essays and reviews have appeared in Time, the Nation, the Village Voice, Essence, Ms., the Crisis, and the Los Angeles Times Book Review. She has also been widely anthologized, with chapters in That’s the Joint! The Hip Hop Studies Reader (Routledge, 2004); Burning All Illusions: Writing from The Nation on Race, 1866-2002, (Nation Books, 2002); Step into a World: A Global Anthology of the New Black Literature (John Wiley & Sons, 2000); Still Lifting, Still Climbing: Contemporary African American Women’s Activism (New York University Press, 1999), among others.\nAngela’s work has been supported with fellowships and awards from a number of institutions, including Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and the W. E. B. Du Bois Institute (now Hutchins Center) for African and African American Research; Columbia University’s Charles H. Revson Foundation; Princeton University’s Preyer Fellowship for English Literature and Center for the Study of Religion; Southern Methodist University’s Research Council; Hedgebrook; and Blue Mountain Center. Angela is currently completing “Homesteading: Black Regional Identity in the Global South,” which uses oral histories to chronicle the lives of Black southerners who bypassed the Great Migration to remain and build communities in the South.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://mechatronics23.pl/for-authors", "date": "2024-02-23T20:42:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00354.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9286742806434631, "token_count": 631, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__37275942", "lang": "en", "text": "The Organizers have decided to provide the two independent full-paper publication tracks for all of the Conference Attendees to meet their various publication preferences. The following tracks are available for the concerned Attendees who expressed a will for a full-paper publication during their registration:\n- Track 1 (Fast publication track) – with guaranteed year of publication 2023\nAll the Concerned Attendees are asked to prepare full-length papers by 15 October 2023 which will be then reviewed and, after correction, published in a book of chapters edited and issued under the auspices of the Organizers’ Institution, i.e., AGH University of Krakow, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Department of Robotics and Mechatronics.\n- Track 2 (Standard publication track) – with year of publication 2024\nThe Authors should prepare full-length papers by 31 December 2023. Next, depending on the recommendations made within the reviewing process, each paper will be published in one of the following books:\n- a book of chapters entitled “Mechatronics – industry-inspired advances” available within the Springer series \"Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems\" (https://www.springer.com/series/15179). The Mechatronics Conference series is available at the website https://link.springer.com/conference/mechatronics,\n- a book of chapters published by the Organizers’ Institution – same as in the Track 1.\nWe kindly remind that 2-page abstracts (up to 2 pages) are considered obligatory by 15 November for all the Conference Attendees, regardless of their decision on full-length paper submission.\nAll the publications costs are covered by the Conference registration fee. In the following there are provided templates for abstract and full-length papers.\nAllowed number of pages: 1 or 2. The editable WORD file with abstract template, you can downlod here. For the abstract, please send in an editable form to:\nThe provided requirements are appropriate for both full-length paper publication tracks, and follow the Springer publishing style. Style files and templates are available to the Authors at the page: https://www.springer.com/gp/authors-editors/conference-proceedings/conference-proceedings-guidelines\nHowever, for the Authors’ convenience, all the templates are provided below:\nAllowed number of pages: 12-16, both even and odd number of pages is allowed. Moreover, the Authors are kindly asked to submit a signed “Consent to Publish form”, through which the copyright of their papers is transferred to Springer. In due time, this process will be coordinated by the members of the Organizing Committee who will send emails with attached prefilled form to the contributing Conference Attendees.\nFor the full-length paper, please send in an editable form to\nQUESTIONS, FARTHER INFORMATION NEEDED\nIn case of questions related to the conference papers preparation and publication please do not hesitate to directly contact the member of the Organizing Committee -", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.janewatsonauthor.com/my-writing/sing-goddess/", "date": "2024-04-14T03:41:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816864.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414033458-20240414063458-00404.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9567232131958008, "token_count": 1968, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__76295177", "lang": "en", "text": "A YA Anthology of Greek Myth Retellings\nAphrodite. Zeus. Medusa. Hercules. You’ve heard their names. You thought you knew their stories… until now.\nLose yourself in this collection of eleven young adult re-imaginings of Greek myths from the authors of Snowy Wings Publishing. From magical kingdoms under the sea to the halls of a modern high school, from Ancient Greece to the distant future, you will find romance, courage, fantasy, danger, and more. With each story bringing a twist on a classic legend, there is something for everyone to enjoy again and again.\nAcross the ages, the Muses call: SING, GODDESS!\nInside the Stories\n“Like Mars and Venus,” a retelling of the myth of ARES AND APHRODITE, by Jane Watson, author of The Taming of the Dudebro\nAlexandria “Lexi” Cypress is trying to enjoy her senior year and make sure her school has the best Homecoming ever. She may be the new girl at Mountainview High, but she is keeping busy with the cheerleading team, Homecoming Committee, and new friends. While she is the go-to girl for her fellow classmates’ romantic woes, she sees no romance in her own future as she’s been burned by love before. To her surprise, both Aidan Shields, captain of the Spartan’s football team and resident hottie (and supposed resident flirt), and a mystery admirer are soon vying for her attention. Can Lexi learn to open up her heart, and will she survive Homecoming?\n“The Real Prize,” a retelling of the myth of ATALANTA, by Amy Bearce, author of the World of Aluvia series\nAtalanta is a princess of the merfolk who would rather be a warrior than royalty. When her father, the king, tells her it’s time to marry, she agrees to a contest, the winner of which will be her groom. Then she craftily designs a race in which she knows no merman could beat her—in fact, they could die trying. But the risk doesn’t stop three determined young mermen from signing up, one of whom has some clever plans of his own.\n“Light in the Darkness,” a retelling of the myth of ARTEMIS, by Selenia Paz, author of the Leyendas Trilogy\nHaving retreated to the deepest parts of the woods, Artemis is happy simply living in solitude with her dog, surrounded by nature. She tries not to think of the family of gods she left behind, of her father Zeus, or of the reputation that comes with being the goddess of the hunt. But it seems the Fates have a different plan in mind, and not even the woods will be able to keep her from this path—or help her forget who she truly is.\n“Káto Kósmos,” a retelling of the myth of HADES AND PERSEPHONE, by Janina Franck, author of A Spark in Space\nKáto Kósmos is dying. Mira’s only hope of saving her planet—and her people—is an android designed to nurture nature. But its theft does not go unnoticed and soon Mira is faced with an ultimatum: Return the android and let her planet die, or perish as an infuriated inventor sets his starfleet on her and her people.\n“Slither,” a retelling of the myth of MEDUSA, by Dorothy Dreyer, USA Today-bestselling author of the Empire of the Lotus series\nAfter escaping a devastating attack by Stone Mirror Bay’s most prominent VIP, snake enthusiast Meddie is given an enchanted necklace to protect her. But the powers unleashed from the necklace could prove to be deadly.\n“Today’s Gods,” a retelling of the myth of ZEUS AND IO, by Sarah Dale, author of the Zodiac Cusp Kids series\nRiver’s best friend, Simon, convinces her to try out for the Spring Play, “Today’s Gods.” It’s a student production, written by and starring the school’s perfect, golden, power couple, Rhiannon and Dane. Rhiannon has modernized the tale of Zeus falling for Hera’s priestess, Io. Of course Hera suspects, and so to hide his affair, Zeus turns Io into a beautiful, white cow. He sends her scurrying off across the countryside, dogged by Hera’s minions, Argus of the 100 eyes and the biting, stinging Gadfly.\nRiver is at first ecstatic to win the role, only to find herself trapped in a real life version of the play, pursued by Dane and harried by Rhiannon’s friends. And if being batted about by a couple of sociopathic high school gods wasn’t enough, River is also stressing out about her application to the exclusive Arts and Humanities focus program, and worrying about her dad, whose mission abroad has gone awry and he and his team have assumed radio silence.\nBut as they say, the play must go on.\n“Last Call at the Rim of the Central Well,” a retelling of the myth of ORPHEUS AND EURYDICE, by Leigh Hellman, author of Orbit\nTwo young men share a drink and a story in the neon shadows of Club Gaudia, a substreet bar in the seedy Six Rivers sector of the city. Dougal comes to the bar each night in search of his missing girlfriend and desperate for an audience with the club’s mysterious owner, who he is sure is the key to understanding her disappearance. One fateful night he shares his tale with Kenrick, a curious stranger who begins to challenge what Dougal has come to believe is true—about the fractured relationship that he’s still chasing and the girl who loved and left him. As he pleads his case for needing to know what really happened to The Mistress of Club Gaudia, he also must decide what his place in his own cracking narrative truly is.\n“In Pursuit,” a retelling of the myth of ORION AND SCORPIO, by Jessica Gunn, author of the Storm Warden Chronicles\nPheme is secretly the infamous Orion, hunter of supernaturals, and dedicated to the clandestine Midnight Order. Amara is a member of the Peacekeeper Task Force, code name Scorpio, and one of the best at what she does. The Peacekeepers want peace between humans and supernaturals. The Midnight Order wants rid of the dangerous supernaturals. Caught between their vows and families, Amara and Pheme enter into a deadly game of cat and mouse, with neither knowing their dangerous enemy is their closest friend. Will they put everything on the line for love?\n“With Dark Truths Draw Me,” a retelling of the myth of ARACHNE, by Mary Fan, author of Starswept\nHigh-achieving Min Wong, a junior at the elite Olympus Prep, has one goal: get into one of the top three Ivy League universities. And she will do whatever it takes to stay on top. But after her classmate, the artistic Ara, dies by suicide, Min finds herself haunted by their former rivalry.\n“Darken the Night,” a retelling of the myth of NYX, by Amy McNulty, author of the Blood, Bloom, & Water series\nPhoenyx “Nyx” Douglas feels like a damsel trapped away. Suffering from a form of light sensitivity, she sleeps during the day, missing out on all the typical things the other teens in her town do. One night when her flighty father is out on a job, she falls for charmer Erebus Jones at first sight but then has a dream about a child she’s supposed to have with him in the future—and the peril that boy is in. With Ere’s help, she uncovers what it will take to save their future child: blackmailing the powerful town mayor and teaching him to fear her. The two teens are in over their heads as they uncover shocking secrets and cross the line between what’s right and what’s wrong—all in service of saving a child they can only have if their burgeoning relationship survives the danger they put themselves in.\n“Feathers on the Wind,” a retelling of the myth of ICARUS, by Lyssa Chiavari, author of the Iamos Trilogy\nNicothoë is cursed. The daughter of a demigoddess changed by Hera’s wrath into a harpy, Nico has lived her whole life conscripted into the service of the gods and believing she is a monster. But everything changes when she meets Icarus, a boy who is desperate to free his father from the persecution of King Minos. Through their quest to liberate the unjustly imprisoned inventor, Nicothoë just may find freedom herself—but at what cost?\n- “Slither” by Dorothy Dreyer—depiction of sexual assault\n- “With Dark Truths Draw Me” by Mary Fan—depiction of suicide", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://togetherthegame.com/about.html", "date": "2018-02-18T02:35:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891811352.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20180218023321-20180218043321-00240.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9832994937896729, "token_count": 177, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__247730528", "lang": "en", "text": "Saladin Ahmed was born in Detroit and raised in a working-class, Arab American enclave in Dearborn, Michigan. His first novel, THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON, was a finalist for the Hugo, Nebula, Crawford, Gemmell, and British Fantasy Awards, won the Locus Award for Best First Novel, and received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and Library Journal. He was nominated twice for the Campbell Award for Best New Science Fiction/Fantasy Writer for his short stories, which have appeared in YEAR’S BEST SCIENCE FICTION and have been translated into a half-dozen languages. He has also written nonfiction for NPR Books, Salon, and The Escapist. He holds an MFA in poetry from Brooklyn College, an MA in English from Rutgers, and lives near Detroit with his wife and twin children.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.gemseducation.com/articles-2015/nancie-atwell-on-literacy/", "date": "2020-04-05T17:08:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371606067.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20200405150416-20200405180916-00333.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9599955081939697, "token_count": 1276, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__214224825", "lang": "en", "text": "‘Best teacher in the world’ emphasises the importance of giving students freedom of choice\nThe ‘best teacher in the world,’ Nancie Atwell, winner of the Global Teacher Prize, 2015, has stressed the fundamental importance of literacy skills during a visit to London.\nAddressing parents, teachers and journalists at The Hampshire School in Chelsea on Wednesday 11th November, Nancie (pictured above with the school's Headmaster, Donal Brennan) said policymakers have dismissed “a wealth of evidence” concerning the power of reading.\nIn London to join up with the Judging Academy for the 2016 Global Teacher Prize, Nancie said there were three major factors that enable literacy to bloom:\n- students are given access to large and varied collections of books\n- students are allowed the freedom to choose what they want to read\n- students are granted the time they need\nAt the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the school Nancie founded in Maine to support underprivileged learners, students work their way through an average of 40 books each year, becoming “skilled, thoughtful, avid” readers along the way. In achieving this, Nancie said, choice and time have been crucial.\nUnderlining the importance of children being given the freedom to choose the books that interest them, she said: “We want our kids to be asking ‘What happens next?’ as that’s a pathway into literacy.”\nMultiple studies, she said, have documented the positive impacts of libraries in schools; children need “rich, extensive collections of books in schools” and they need “real books”, not digital copies. Kids prefer, Nancie said, the “geography” of actual books; they find it easier to flip back and forth to check possible misunderstandings or missed plot devices and develop a better sense of what’s coming next. When they read real books rather than e-books, she said, children sleep better and have richer social lives; the covers of books function “almost as badges” which they can swap and discuss in the playground.\n“Just the right book at just the right time”\nNancie, who has published 13 books on teaching, spoke of the impact that reading “just the right book at just the right time” can have. Quoting Graham Greene, she said: “There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.”\nFor Nancie herself, that moment came when she read The Secret Garden and found herself empathising with the story’s characters. The book, which she read 4 times, “changed everything” and sparked a lifelong love of literature. Drawing from an “underground curriculum of my own designing”, she began reading novels such as 1984 and Rosemary’s Baby, developing a passion that would later lead her to study for a BA (Hons) in English and, ultimately, take up a career in teaching.\n\"Returning autonomy to practice\"\nDiscussing the culture of testing that prevails in many countries’ education systems, Nancie said it was important to have standards yet there was plenty of proof that “testing doesn’t lead to excellence.” Teachers have become more like “technicians,” she said, and changes are required at the level of government to help them remain passionate about education. To have successful, satisfied educators, she said, “we need to start returning autonomy to practice.”\nThe Global Teacher Prize\nThe Global Teacher Prize was introduced by GEMS Education’s chosen charitable partner and campaigner for change, the Varkey Foundation, as a means of raising the profile of the profession. Nancie was presented with the award in March 2015 by Bill Clinton, former US President, at the Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF). She immediately chose to donate the $1m award to her school, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL).\nSpeaking about the effects winning the Global Teacher Prize has had on her and the school, Nancie said the fund has helped replace boilers at CTL as well as add to its extensive library. “If I had (the) funds I’d fill the classrooms of the world with books of stories,” she said, adding, “if I had influence beyond my dreams, I'd direct the educational decision makers of the world to pay attention to literacy scholarship, focus on comprehension, and bring children's literature from the periphery of reading instruction to the foreground to put wonderful stories front and centre.\"\nFollowing her talk at The Hampshire School, Nancie went on to join the Global Teacher Prize’s Judging Academy (pictured above) at the offices of PricewaterhouseCoopers, official auditors of the prize. The academy, composed of head-teachers, journalists, public officials, entrepreneurs, company directors, scientists and educational experts from around the world, is currently considering the longlist for the 2016 award.\nNancie’s whirlwind tour of London also saw her meet with Nick Gibb, the UK Minister of State for Schools, at Capital City Academy, where she held a writing workshop. Mr Gibb said he supported Nancie \"in her drive to highlight the importance of literacy and to help spread the love of reading around the world\".\nOn the Sky News Sunrise breakfast show, Nancie discussed the personal impacts of winning the 2015 prize with Eamonn Holmes and offered advice for keeping students engaged and intellectually challenged. She went on to join Sadiq Khan, MP and Labour party London mayoral candidate, in south London to discuss literacy in the capital and its importance worldwide with students and staff at Harris Academy Merton.\nNancie later met with Vanessa Feltz (below) on her BBC Radio London show and spoke to the Literacy Panel at Teach First about the importance of providing spaces for children to enjoy books, once more emphasising the positive influence that giving children the freedom to choose the books they want to read for themselves can have.\nPublished: 23rd November 2015", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.recetasurbanas.net/v3/index.php/en/component/joomd/proyectos/items/view/aula-convivencia", "date": "2021-06-17T16:55:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487630518.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20210617162149-20210617192149-00256.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9643670320510864, "token_count": 405, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__74216271", "lang": "en", "text": "This project is born within the fight of a small group of mums from the Public Nursery & Primary School \"Europa\" in Montequinto, Dos Hermanas (Seville), reclaiming a lunch-room for the school.\nFor eight years, children have been eating in the school library, as an interim solution; but the library is so small that children have to do lunch shifts, the last of them over four o´clock in the afternoon. In addition to this, the library cannot be used as such and books cannot be kept elsewhere.\nTo face this situation, the mums of the school set up the \"Plataforma Pro-Comedor\" [Lunch-room Proponents\"], in order to seek support and make the project known, with the enduring support of the school headship, the AMPA [Alumni's mothers and fathers association] and the whole educational community. Thanks to this, they have successfully generated greater awareness of the problem and, above all, of the community's ability to take part in the solution, by using and managing its own resources.\nThus, the self-building and the recycling of the materials have become for the school not only means to achieve a lunch-room, but also a tool to teach the students some fundamental values such as the force of teamwork or the importance of the public service system, and so lay the foundations of the committed citizens they want their children to be in the future. Committed citizens which will participate in the making of decisions and the searching of solutions.\nAfter some meetings, the Dos Hermanas City Council decided to sponsor the project by extending the new facility to a wider range of use, scheduling different activities apart from the lunch-time service, not only for the school but also for the neighborhood. Some funds have been specifically allocated to self-building, making the project possible and sustainable. Step by step, the lunch-room project has become a social project able to involve the whole local community.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://prpodcast.net/theatre-js", "date": "2022-09-30T13:03:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335469.40/warc/CC-MAIN-20220930113830-20220930143830-00525.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8316315412521362, "token_count": 117, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__20148719", "lang": "en", "text": "Theatre.js is an animation library for high-fidelity motion graphics. It is designed to help you express detailed animation, enabling you to create intricate movement, and convey nuance.\nTheatre can be used both programmatically and visually.\nYou can use Theatre.js to:\n- Animate 3D objects made with THREE.js or other 3D libraries\n- Animate HTML/SVG via React or other libraries\n- Design micro-interactions\n- Choreograph generative interactive art\n- Or animate any other JS variable", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://minecrafts.site/lord-of-the-rings/", "date": "2020-05-27T09:50:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347392142.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20200527075559-20200527105559-00014.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9814676642417908, "token_count": 675, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__54782214", "lang": "en", "text": "The Lord of the Bands is an epic high-fantasy novel created by English writer and also scholar J. R. R. Tolkien. The story began as a follow up to Tolkien’s 1937 fantasy novel The Hobbit, however ultimately developed into a much bigger work. Written in phases between 1937 and 1949, The Lord of the Rings is among the best-selling stories ever before created, with over 150 million duplicates offered.\nThe title of the novel refers to the story’s main antagonist, the Dark Lord Sauron, that had in an earlier age developed the One Ring to rule the various other Rings of Power as the supreme tool in his project to conquer and rule all of Middle-earth. From quiet beginnings in the Shire, a hobbit land like the English countryside, the story varies across Middle-earth, complying with the training course of the Battle of the Ring through the eyes of its characters, most especially the hobbits Frodo Baggins, Sam, Merry and also Pippin.\nAlthough usually recognized to viewers as a trilogy, the work was originally planned by Tolkien to be one volume of a two-volume set, the other to be The Silmarillion, but this suggestion was disregarded by his author. For financial factors, The Lord of the Rings was published in 3 quantities throughout a year from 29 July 1954 to 20 October 1955. The three quantities were labelled The Fellowship of the Ring, Both Towers and also The Return of the King. Structurally, the story is divided internally into six books, 2 per quantity, with several appendices of background material included at the end. Some editions incorporate the entire infiltrate a single quantity. The Lord of the Rings has given that been reprinted countless times as well as translated right into 38 languages.\nTolkien’s job has been the subject of extensive analysis of its styles and beginnings. Although a major work in itself, the story was only the last motion of a bigger impressive Tolkien had serviced given that 1917, in a process he described as mythopoeia. Impacts on this earlier work, and also on the tale of The Lord of the Rings, include philology, mythology, religious beliefs and the author’s distaste for the impacts of automation, along with earlier dream works as well as Tolkien’s experiences in World war. The Lord of the Rings in its turn is taken into consideration to have had a great effect on modern-day fantasy; the impact of Tolkien’s jobs is such that using words “Tolkienian” and also “Tolkienesque” has actually been videotaped in the Oxford English Dictionary.\nThe long-lasting appeal of The Lord of the Rings has actually resulted in countless referrals in pop culture, the beginning of several societies by followers of Tolkien’s jobs, as well as the publication of several publications concerning Tolkien and also his works. The Lord of the Bands has motivated, as well as remains to influence, art work, songs, films as well as television, video games, parlor game, and succeeding literature. Prize-winning adjustments of The Lord of the Rings have actually been created radio, theatre, and also film. In 2003, it was called Britain’s best book of all time in the BBC’s The Large Read.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://teexonline.org/news/a1092/", "date": "2020-10-31T11:17:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107917390.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20201031092246-20201031122246-00320.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9476898312568665, "token_count": 337, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__10767371", "lang": "en", "text": "The Texas Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) and the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum are hosting “9/11 Remembered” on Friday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. This special ceremony is being held both in memory of the 2,977 lives that were lost on Sept. 11, 2001 and to honor the many living and deceased heroes who risked their lives that day and in the days after the attacks on the United States. The first responders and members of Texas Task Force 1 who responded to Ground Zero in 2001 will be recognized, and a piece of the steel from the World Trade Center will be on display in the rotunda. The ceremony will be held at the Bush Library and Museum, which is located at 1000 George Bush Drive West in College Station.\nPresident Albrecht Broemme of the Federal Agency for Technical Relief in Germany will present a keynote address on “9/11’s Global Impact.” Also speaking will be J. Robert “Bob” McKee, Director of Texas Task Force 1 and TEEX’s Disaster Preparedness and Response Division. The ceremony will include special musical selections by the Texas A&M Singing Cadets, the Austin Fire Department Pipe Band, Chris Hoffman and Ed Kane. The public is invited.\nIn honor and recognition of the sacrifices made by first responders and our military in connection with 9/11 and the Global War on Terrorism, the Bush Library and Museum proudly offers free admission for all first responders and active-duty service members (with appropriate ID) and up to five immediate family members from Friday, Sept. 9 through Sunday, Sept. 11.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.thevoicesofwar.com/e/ltcol-dave-grossman-on-killing-combat-blind-spots-and-everything-else-in-between/", "date": "2021-12-06T12:23:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363292.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20211206103243-20211206133243-00350.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9449899196624756, "token_count": 473, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__129027668", "lang": "en", "text": "Today, my guest is LTCOL Dave Grossman. He requires very little introduction, as I’m sure most of my audience will be intimately familiar with his books, most notably the one that has revolutionised the way we think and talk about combat. The book is of course ‘On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society’, which was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize; has been translated into multiple languages; is on the US Marine Corps Commandant’s Required Reading List; and is required reading at the FBI academy and numerous other academies and colleges around the world.\nHe is now the director of the ‘Killology Research Group’ and is on the road almost 300 days a year, training elite military and law enforcement organisations worldwide about the reality of combat.\nDuring our chat, we discussed a range of topics, including\n- Non-firers in combat and how we made killing a conditioned response\n- How anonymity can enable violence and the importance of non-verbal communication\n- The logic behind the term ‘killology’\n- What LTCOL Grossman means by the phrase ‘no pity party, no macho man’\n- Sleep deprivation and its effects on our societies\n- The issue with high doses of caffeine in energy drinks\n- The impact of sleep deprivation on ethical decision making in soldiers and first responders\n- Social blind spots and how they impact our decision making\n- The blind spot of creating a generation desensitised to violence and war\n- How medical technology decreases murder and death rate, and thereby hides an increase in violence\n- How otherwise good people come to do bad things, particularly in war\n- ‘Killing enabling factors’ and how they can lead to atrocities\n- ‘The virus of violent crime’ and its implications for our future\n- The need to understand causes of violence, not means to carry it out\n- The power and danger of information\nSince I’ve barely scratched the surface of LTCOL Grossman’s extensive biography, you can find an extended version here. You can find a list of other books he has written over the years, including the two mentioned in our chat—'On Combat' and 'Assassination Generation'—here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.actatduke.org/copy-of-home-1", "date": "2023-11-29T09:45:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100057.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129073519-20231129103519-00853.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9239619970321655, "token_count": 731, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__53087553", "lang": "en", "text": "About the Book\nWhile suffering is universal, anorexia nervosa is a particularly devastating variant. Anorexia nervosa has the highest mortality rate of any mental health issue and is the leading cause of disability among young women. This book provides a detailed description of how to leverage ACT to help clients with anorexia nervosa (or related problems in living, such as orthorexia, perfectionism or obsessionality) live inside their own skin. Clients move from using rigid rules to maintain emotional and behavioral control to tuning in and taking risks to meet their needs. The book provides a detailed analysis of the problem, case examples and reproducible forms, among other resources. It is useful for clinicians, researchers and students.\n\"A treasure trove of clinically useful material aimed at helping individuals change restrictive eating patterns. The principles of ACT, including the use of patients' own values and beliefs to inform their behavioral choices, are well matched to the needs of individuals with AN. With clarity and compassion, the authors offer the clinician practical strategies to help patients move toward health.\"\n-- Evelyn Attia, MD, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University Medical Center; Director, Center for Eating Disorders, New York Presbyterian Hospital\n\"This book gives us the rarest of combinations—authors with a strong command of assessment and treatment of AN, and a stunning array of clinician support tools that allow even the novice therapist to execute the ACT approach with a high degree of fidelity. The writing style is intensely practical; many highly informative case examples and clinical dialogues demonstrate the core features of ACT. The authors do a wonderful job of constructing a biopsychosocial treatment framework that flawlessly balances the role of psychological and medical interventions.\n—Kirk Strosahl, PhD, co-developer of ACT\n“The authors have provided an invaluable volume for those interested in understanding or treating this vexing, challenging illness. ACT is particularly well suited to address the cognitive rigidity, avoidance of emotion, and narrowing of experience that characterize AN, and to promote the clarification of personal values needed to build a meaningful life. The book is rich with clinical examples and transcripts, as well as therapist resources and reproducible tools.\"\n—Marsha D. Marcus, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine\n\"This book sits atop a growing body of evidence that psychological flexibility is of direct relevance to patients struggling with AN. It is one thing to know that a set of change processes are relevant, and another to learn how best to target them. This book is the first comprehensive attempt to teach providers how to treat AN using a rich variety of techniques drawn from ACT and the third wave of cognitive-behavioral therapy. ACT is early in its journey as an evidence-based approach in this area, but this well-written book opens up new pathways to explore when existing gold-standard approaches are not enough. Highly recommended.\"\n--Steven C. Hayes, PhD, Foundation Professor of Psychology, University of Nevada, Reno; co-developer of ACT\n\"This book is a gift--it is an accessible read that offers a wealth of new ways to respond to the unrelenting rigidity that can characterize restrictive eating behaviors. Extensive client–therapist dialogues and clinical metaphors help clinicians decode the atypical thinking that supports excessive restriction and illustrate a fresh approach to treatment. The authors are highly experienced, and their personal responses throughout the manual provide much-needed validation for therapists working to manage their own reactions to these challenging clients.\"\n--Linda W. Craighead, PhD, Department of Psychology, Emory University", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://expchem3.com/theory/", "date": "2017-04-26T07:52:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121216.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00216-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8148149251937866, "token_count": 137, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__89093776", "lang": "en", "text": "The following additional discussions of topics from the “Theoretical Background” chapter are available (with the page number of the related material in the current book indicated in parentheses).\n- The Schrödinger Equation (p. 467)\n- The Born-Oppenheimer Approximation (p. 468)\n- Full vs. Limited Configuration Interaction (p. 483)\n- Møller-Plesset Perturbation Theory (p. 485)\n- The Forms of DFT Functionals (p. 487)\nNote: This material is drawn from Appendix A of the second edition of Exploring Chemistry.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://daisybooks.com/healing.html", "date": "2022-08-09T13:14:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882570977.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20220809124724-20220809154724-00114.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9450072050094604, "token_count": 222, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__18055683", "lang": "en", "text": "J. Emily Somma, BA\nAuthor and Realtor\n“Well written…a welcome twist on a familiar tale,” says Gary Curtis and Lee Prokaska, Children’s Book Review Column, Hamilton Spectator.\n\"J. Emily Somma has written a story filled with wonder, adventure and a great cast of characters,\" Beverly Rowe, Children's Book Reviewer, Babes to Teens Column, myshelf.com.\n\"A really good teacher read aloud novel. It was read to my students over the course of two to three weeks. They always looked forward to that part of the day. The plot intrigued them. It was a pleasure to read [After the Rain] to my class.\" Lori Lippart, 4th Grade Teacher, Algonquin Ridge Elementary School, Barrie ON.\nDaisy Books website is being redesigned. Check back soon.\n© Daisy Books 2013", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://cochinoman.com/2022/12/20/chatgpt-wrote-me-a-childrens-story/", "date": "2024-04-15T15:09:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817002.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415142720-20240415172720-00309.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9958319664001465, "token_count": 433, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__56682520", "lang": "en", "text": "write a children’s story about a bat that is bullied out of his family but finds a new family with birds\nThe Story of Ben the Bat\nThere once was a little bat named Ben. Ben lived in a cave with his family of bats. But unfortunately, Ben was different from the other bats. While they all had shiny black fur, Ben’s fur was a pale grey color.\nThe other bats didn’t like that Ben was different, and they often bullied him. They would call him names like “Ghost Bat” and “Ugly Bat”. Ben didn’t understand why they didn’t like him just because he looked a little different.\nOne day, Ben had had enough. He decided to leave his family and fly out into the world to find a place where he belonged. He flew and flew until he came to a beautiful meadow.\nAs Ben flew through the meadow, he noticed a group of birds singing and playing together. They were all different colors and sizes, but they seemed to get along just fine. Ben watched from a distance, feeling a little bit jealous.\nJust as Ben was about to fly away, one of the birds noticed him. It was a little sparrow named Sally. Sally flew over to Ben and asked him what he was doing all alone. Ben told Sally about how he had been bullied by his family and how he was looking for a new place to belong.\nSally felt sorry for Ben and invited him to join her and the other birds. Ben was hesitant at first, but he eventually agreed. And it was the best decision he ever made.\nThe birds welcomed Ben with open wings, and he quickly made many new friends. He learned that it didn’t matter what he looked like, what mattered was who he was on the inside.\nBen lived happily with his new bird family for the rest of his days, never feeling bullied or left out again. And he learned that sometimes, the best family is the one that accepts you for who you are.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.stmattsav.org/post/2017/12/18/christmas-message-from-bishop-michael-curry", "date": "2023-12-10T10:14:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101779.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210092457-20231210122457-00816.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9631775617599487, "token_count": 720, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__279009544", "lang": "en", "text": "Christmas Message from Bishop Michael Curry\nPresiding Bishop Michael Curry Christmas Message 2017\nIn 2 Corinthians, the Apostle Paul says,\nIf anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation. The old has passed away, behold, the new is come.\nAt a point in that passage, St. Paul says, “God was in Christ, reconciling the world to Himself,” and he also says at another point in the same passage, “and we have been given the ministry of reconciliation.”\nHave you ever gone to the movies or read a story or a novel, and the novel starts with the end, so you know where the story ends, but then the rest of the story or the novel is actually the story behind the story. We know about Christmas. We know about Mary. We know about Joseph. We know about the angels singing Gloria in excelsis deo. We know from our childhood the animals in the stable. We know of the magi who come from afar, arriving around Epiphany, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. We know of the angels singing in the heavens, and the star that shown above them. Therein is the story.\nBut the story behind the story is what St. Paul was talking about. God was in Christ reconciling the world to himself, and Jesus has now given us that same ministry of reconciliation. God was reconciling the world to himself by becoming one of us. The divine became human. God entered history. Eternity became part of time. God was reconciling the world to himself by actually living it himself. In Jesus, God came among us to show us the way, to be reconciled with the God who has created us all and everything that is. And God has likewise come in the person of Jesus, to show us how to be reconciled with each other, as children of the one God who is the Creator of us all. That’s the story behind Christmas.\nGod is showing us the Way to become God’s children, and as God’s children, brothers and sisters of each other. God is showing us in Jesus how to become God’s family and how to change, and build, and make a world where everybody is a part of that family. Where children don’t go to bed hungry. Where no one has to be lonely. Where justice is real for all and where love is the ultimate law.\nKnow there is a story behind the story, and it’s a story worth singing about, and giving thanks for, and then living.\nOne of my favorite writers, the late Howard Thurman, composed a poem many years ago about Christmas, and he says it probably better than I:\nWhen the song of the angels is stilled, When the star in the sky is gone, When the kings and the princes are home, When the shepherds are back with their flocks, Then the work of Christmas begins: To find the lost, To heal the broken, To feed the hungry, To release the prisoner, To rebuild the nations, To bring peace to others, And alas, to make music in the heart.\nThe story behind the story is that God so loved the world, and so loves you, and so loves me.\nHave a blessed Christmas, a wonderful New Year, and go out and make music in the heart of the world.\nThe Most Rev. Michael B. Curry Presiding Bishop and Primate The Episcopal Church", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.militarytour.com/stalin-the-bomb.html", "date": "2021-08-01T07:19:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046154163.9/warc/CC-MAIN-20210801061513-20210801091513-00559.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9228270053863525, "token_count": 108, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__206891349", "lang": "en", "text": "STALIN & THE BOMB\n464 pages, 49 photographs\nFor forty years the Soviet-American nuclear arms race dominated world politics, yet the Soviet nuclear establishment was shrouded in secrecy. Now that the Cold War is over and the Soviet Union has collapsed, it is possible to answer questions that have intrigued policymakers and the public for years. This book traces the history of the Soviet nuclear policy from the development of physics in the 1920's to the testing of the hydrogen bomb and the emergence of nuclear deterrence in the mid- 1950's.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://rachels-ramblings-2.blogspot.com/2011/03/friday-favorite_25.html", "date": "2017-12-15T13:59:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948572676.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20171215133912-20171215155912-00580.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9810670614242554, "token_count": 180, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__14916843", "lang": "en", "text": "Typically, I choose several appropriate books at the library & bring them home and then the boys get to choose their next reading book from the selection I have provided. A few weeks ago I brought home the first book in the Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne. Matthew chose it as his next book and he. loved. it!\nHe has since finished the first book & another book in the series. Both times he has chosen to read 2 or 3 chapters in one day just so he can finish the book faster and move on to the next book in the series. I cannot express how huge this is for him - and me! He has been enjoying, even looking forward to, reading time each day and choosing to push himself for the first time and I am thrilled!\nAny book that helps him to love reading deserves a spot in my 'favorites' list, for sure!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://engl.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/16000085002-tid-2018008-windows-10-1803-fails-to-boot-after-restore-using-zenworks-imaging", "date": "2022-09-29T03:59:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030335304.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20220929034214-20220929064214-00720.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7417960166931152, "token_count": 445, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__286468664", "lang": "en", "text": "Windows 10 1803 fails to boot correctly restoring images using ZENworks imaging (img).\nThe Tuxera High Performance NTFS driver is required in order to successfully restore a Windows 10 1803 image.\nSteps to validate the Tuxera driver:\n- Review the NTFSDriver.conf file:\nReview the NTFSDriver.conf file from the latest imaging update that has been applied. The NTFSDriver.conf file content in the preboot folder should be the same.\nIf they are not then this implies that the imaging update may not have applied correctly. The driver_url entry provides the URL used by ZCC to let you download the tntfs.zip file.\n- Download the tntfs.zip file.\nOpen the zip file and make a note of the file sizes and time stamps. Review the files in the TFTP root folder structure:\nWindows: C:\\Program Files (x86)\\Novell\\ZENworks\\share\\tftp\\<ZENversion>\nThe files in this folder should match the files in the tntfs.zip file. If not, the Tuxera driver has not uploaded or distributed correctly.\nTo review which files are stored in the content repository check the ntfsdriver-<number>.zip file in the content-repo/tmp/imaging folder.\nPath to the content-repo folder on the server:\nThis file can be deleted if required and then upload a new tntfs.zip via ZCC.\nAlternatively call Micro Focus support and request assistance upgrading the Tuxera driver to the latest available version.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://itmightbepossible.wordpress.com/2019/04/16/building-an-internal-library/", "date": "2021-05-09T07:40:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988961.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20210509062621-20210509092621-00374.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9774191975593567, "token_count": 803, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__175018528", "lang": "en", "text": "This post was originally published today on Dana Hall School’s blog, The Roar.\nOn April 12, 1963, Martin Luther King, Jr. was arrested in Birmingham, Alabama, for marching for civil rights without a permit; he remained in jail for 11 days, during which he wrote his famous “Letter from Birmingham Jail.” That is, 56 years ago this very week, King was in jail and writing the Letter that continues to inspire thousands of people.\nMy students and I read King’s Letter fairly early in the year whenever I teach AP English Language and Composition, both because it is brilliant in its own right and because it lays the groundwork for my pedagogy of asking students to begin building what I call “an internal library.”\nOne of the many things that astonishes me about King’s Letter is that he wrote it under such adverse circumstances. An ally smuggled into his jail cell the newspaper that contained a statement by eight white Alabama clergymen denouncing King’s activities, and he immediately began writing a response. As he later explained, “Begun on the margins of the newspaper in which the statement appeared while I was in jail, the letter was continued on scraps of writing paper supplied by a friendly black trusty, and concluded on a pad my attorneys were eventually permitted to leave me.”\nAnd yet, sitting there in his jail cell, writing on scraps of paper and with nary a book in sight, King draws powerfully on 2,000 years of resources. He discusses ancient and modern history as well as current events. He quotes from the bible, from legal statements, from Abraham Lincoln and from Martin Luther. And he can do all of this because he essentially carries those writings within himself. In my imagination, I see him going into his own mind and browsing the bookshelves of the extensive library that resides there.\nAn internal library helped King write an extraordinary manifesto of civil rights, and that Letter has in turn become part of my own internal library. I turn to it often when I’m trying to work through the right and wrong of a situation … and by “turn to it,” I mean that I call up the relevant passages in my mind. Yes, I could easily look it up on the internet, but I know it well and can simply flip to the passages I want in my own mind. My internal library comes nowhere close to rivaling King’s, but in just this past week, I have pulled King, Henry David Thoreau, and Emily Dickinson off the bookshelves of my mind so that I can consult and quote from them.\nAnd so I have my students begin to build their own internal libraries. My AP English Language and Composition students select and memorize five lines from King’s Letter that they can imagine wanting to consult in the future. My US History students this winter memorized and recited Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address” so that “of the people, by the people, for the people” now lives within them. I asked my seniors this month to choose five books from their high school reading that they want to be able to carry around with them mentally. And later this spring, my ninth graders will memorize the speech of their choice from Shakespeare’s Macbeth, and I will tell them the story of a wonderful spring day several years ago, when my class was performing the final act from the play for some visiting grandparents. As one student began speaking Macbeth’s “out, out, brief candle!” speech, a grandmother began delightedly reciting it with her, having learned it in her own high school days. There could have been no better lesson in the joy that comes from a well-built and well-maintained internal library.\nWhat’s on your own library shelves?", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://mexicopolitics.blog/2010/01/18/1106/", "date": "2019-09-19T20:51:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573735.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20190919204548-20190919230548-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9235406517982483, "token_count": 170, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__20397912", "lang": "en", "text": "The Justice in Mexico project at the Trans-Border Institute of the University of San Diego has just published a new study that compiles the various public-source data on drug and gang related killings in Mexico over the past decade. According to the report:\nMexico closed the decade with an unprecedented level of violence, and a record num-\nber of drug-related killings in 2009. In light of the spectacular nature of this violence\nand the challenge it represents for the Mexican state, it raises serious concerns for the\nMexican public, for policy makers, and for Mexico’s neighboring countries. This report\nprovides an overview of the trends found in available data on drug-related killings in\nMexico, and offers some brief observations about the causes of violence and the effec-\ntiveness of recent efforts to combat organized crime.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://work-wonderland.top/critical-thinking-skills-through-books/", "date": "2023-12-10T23:55:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679102697.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210221943-20231211011943-00307.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8922984004020691, "token_count": 2349, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__211570932", "lang": "en", "text": "Drawing on our experience in career consultation and psychology, we can assert the remarkable importance of honing critical thinking skills in personal and professional lives. One of the effective ways of nurturing these skills is through reading well-curated books. As a result, understanding how to select and utilize a critical thinking skills book is a valuable asset in your development journey.\nCritical Thinking: An Essential Skill for the 21st Century\nBefore delving into the core matter of critical thinking skills books, it’s essential to comprehend what critical thinking means. Critical thinking refers to the ability to think clearly, logically, and objectively. It involves questioning ideas and assumptions rather than accepting them at face value. It’s about finding solutions to problems and making decisions, underpinning the roots of our actions and beliefs (Dwyer, Hogan, & Stewart, 2014).\nThe Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U, 2020) classified critical thinking as one of the top skills sought by employers. It’s an important competency that drives innovation and decision making in the corporate world, especially in the information age. Therefore, sharpening this skill is not an option but a necessity in the current competitive world.\nThe Role of Books in Cultivating Critical Thinking Skills\nA well-written critical thinking skills book can serve as an instrumental guide in honing these skills. Studies suggest that reading plays a vital role in promoting critical thinking. It allows you to step into a different perspective, analyze complex situations, evaluate different viewpoints, and synthesize information (Durkin, 1978-79).\nFor instance, a 2016 study conducted by Kidd and Castano concluded that reading literary fiction enhances the ability to understand other’s mental states—a key aspect of empathy, which is an important component of critical thinking. While these results are intriguing, it’s worth noting that not all books will cultivate these skills. The book’s content, structure, and style play a significant role in determining its effectiveness in fostering critical thinking.\nAttributes of an Effective Critical Thinking Skills Book\nWhen you’re on the quest for a critical thinking skills book, here are a few attributes to look for:\n1. Relevance and Practicality: The book should be relevant to your needs and provide practical strategies to apply critical thinking in your day-to-day life. It should contain real-life examples and case studies to give you a deeper understanding of how to apply these skills. It’s not just about theories and concepts, but about their practical applications as well.\n2. Clarity and Accessibility: An effective book should articulate ideas in a clear and accessible manner. Complex concepts should be broken down into understandable chunks without sacrificing depth and insight.\n3. Engagement and Interaction: The book should engage readers and stimulate their thinking. It should include interactive elements like thought experiments, exercises, or quizzes that provide an opportunity to practice critical thinking.\n4. Evidence-Based Content: Look for books that base their strategies and recommendations on solid research. They should cite studies, references, and include a comprehensive bibliography.\nTop 15 Critical Thinking Skills Books\nDue to our practical knowledge in the field, we have curated a list of top 5 critical thinking skills books that offer rich content and practical strategies. These books are backed by solid research and have received positive reviews from readers worldwide.\n1. “Thinking, Fast and Slow” by Daniel Kahneman\nA Nobel laureate in Economic Sciences, Daniel Kahneman explores two systems that drive the way we think—System 1, which is fast and intuitive, and System 2, which is slow and deliberate. Kahneman’s exploration of these two systems dives deep into the complexities of decision making and judgement—both crucial aspects of critical thinking.\n2. “The Art of Thinking Clearly” by Rolf Dobelli\nDobelli provides a global tour of cognitive biases that affect our thinking. The book explains how to avoid common errors in thinking, helping to develop clearer and more critical thinking patterns.\n3. “Critical Thinking: The Nature and Development of Professional Judgement” by Robert H. Ennis\nEnnis offers a thorough overview of the concept of critical thinking and its application in professional contexts. His academic approach to critical thinking presents well-structured arguments and uses examples relevant to various professional fields.\n4. “Think Smarter: Critical Thinking to Improve Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Skills” by Michael Kallet\nKallet, with his 30 years of experience in business, provides a step-by-step framework for critical thinking that is easily applicable in real-world situations. The book is laden with practical tools and techniques that make it a handy guide for anyone looking to enhance their critical thinking skills.\n5. “Mindware: Tools for Smart Thinking” by Richard E. Nisbett\nNisbett’s book sheds light on various psychological and philosophical tools that one can use to develop more effective critical thinking skills. It offers readers a suite of scientific insights into how the mind works and how to improve its performance.\n6. “The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking” by Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird\nThis book presents five fundamental principles that you can use to improve your critical thinking skills. These are understanding deeply, avoiding mistakes, raising questions, following the flow of ideas, and seeing the world in a new way.\n7. “Critical Thinking: Your Guide to Effective Argument, Successful Analysis and Independent Study” by Tom Chatfield\nChatfield’s book is a systematic guide to critical thinking. It equips readers with essential tools to effectively analyze, argue, and reflect on the evidence. This book is also a great resource for students who want to improve their study skills.\n8. “The Power of Critical Thinking” by Lewis Vaughn\nVaughn’s book offers an introduction to the dynamic subject of critical thinking. The book emphasizes the practicality of decision-making skills and the importance of developing well-reasoned arguments.\n9. “The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark” by Carl Sagan\nSagan’s masterpiece encourages readers to develop skepticism and critical thinking. It aims to debunk pseudoscience and superstitions by promoting logical thinking and scientific skepticism.\n10. “How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds” by Alan Jacobs\nThis book presents a compelling case for improving the way we think. Jacobs provides readers with strategies for thinking more clearly and offers insights into the benefits of thinking differently.\n11. “Asking the Right Questions: A Guide to Critical Thinking” by M. Neil Browne and Stuart M. Keeley\nThis book offers a methodology for critical thinking that involves asking a series of questions. It’s a step-by-step guide that trains readers to methodically analyze and evaluate various arguments and perspectives.\n12. “Being Logical: A Guide to Good Thinking” by D.Q. McInerny\nMcInerny’s work provides a roadmap to logical thinking and effective communication. It is a concise yet comprehensive guide to using logic to decipher the complexities of daily life.\n13. “The Decision Book: Fifty Models for Strategic Thinking” by Mikael Krogerus and Roman Tschäppeler\nA handy guide, this book presents fifty models of strategic thinking to improve decision-making and critical thinking skills.\n14. “The Fallacy Detective: Thirty-Eight Lessons on How to Recognize Bad Reasoning” by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn\nThe book offers an engaging approach to recognizing faulty reasoning and propaganda, with lessons on how to distinguish good logic from bad.\n15. “Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think” by Hans Rosling\nRosling’s book teaches readers to remove biases from their thinking and to look at the world based on facts. This is a perfect read for honing the ability to think critically about the information we receive.\nChoosing a book from this list, or reading several, will undoubtedly offer you powerful tools for improving your critical thinking skills. The journey of refining these abilities is a continuous process, and it’s essential to take the initiative and make the most of the valuable resources at your disposal.\nRemember, developing robust critical thinking skills doesn’t happen overnight, but every step you take in reading, understanding, and applying the knowledge you gain from these books will go a long way in your personal and professional life.\nCultivating Critical Thinking Through Reading\nAfter choosing a suitable book, it’s essential to cultivate effective reading habits that promote critical thinking.\n1. Active Reading: Avoid passive reading. Ask questions, make connections, infer meanings, and synthesize information. As Elder and Paul (2006) suggested, thinking is driven by questions. Be curious, and let your curiosity guide your reading.\n2. Analytical Approach: Try to identify the author’s main argument, evaluate the evidence provided, and look for any potential biases.\n3. Reflection: After finishing a chapter or a book, take some time to reflect on what you have read. Can you apply the ideas or principles in your life? What did you agree or disagree with, and why?\n4. Discussion: Discuss what you’ve read with others. This helps in understanding different perspectives, clarifying your thoughts, and deepening your understanding.\n5. Note-Taking: Taking notes can help you to remember and process the information. Use techniques like summarizing, diagramming, or mind mapping to make your notes more effective.\nWrapping Up about Critical Thinking Skills Through Books\nThe journey of developing critical thinking skills is a continuous process, and books can serve as potent tools in this expedition. The true power of a critical thinking skills book lies not just in reading it but in implementing the gained knowledge and wisdom into our daily lives. Hence, start today. Pick up a book, question your assumptions, broaden your horizons, and keep learning and growing. Remember, as the Greek philosopher Socrates once said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.”\n- Dwyer, C. P., Hogan, M. J., & Stewart, I. (2014). An integrated critical thinking framework for the 21st century. Thinking Skills and Creativity, 12, 43-52.\n- Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). (2020). Critical thinking VALUE rubric.\n- Durkin, D. (1978-79). What classroom observations reveal about reading comprehension instruction. Reading Research Quarterly, 14, 481-533.\n- Kidd, D. C., & Castano, E. (2013). Reading literary fiction improves theory of mind. Science, 342(6156), 377-380.\n- Elder, L., & Paul, R. (2006). Critical thinking: The nature of critical and creative thought. Journal of Developmental Education, 30(2), 34.\n- World Economic Forum. (2020). The Future of Jobs Report 2020.\n- Van Gelder, T. (2005). Teaching Critical Thinking: Some Lessons from Cognitive Science. College Teaching, 53(1), 41-48.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.leahsbooksandcooks.com/post/perfect-gifts-for-book-lovers", "date": "2020-05-31T16:51:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347413551.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20200531151414-20200531181414-00236.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9565754532814026, "token_count": 1442, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__38132465", "lang": "en", "text": "I don’t know about you, but I feel like this year has gone by so quickly. The holidays are only about a month away, and that means figuring out what to buy people. Buying gifts for loved ones who love books is about to get a whole lot easier.\nWith the help of my fellow bookworms, I’ve compiled a list of some of the items that would be most appreciated as holiday gifts that aren’t books. Here are some of the things we came up with, but I’d love to hear if you’ve got more ideas!\nA true book lover needs something to hold their place in a book, and there are some really beautiful bookmarks available. When asked for feedback, my people overwhelmingly responded that they wanted bookmarks, so that is why this holds the number one spot. Some specific types were wooden bookmarks, custom wire bookmarks, anchor bookmarks, and even book darts. There are so many beautiful choices, and I’m always partial to checking out etsy.com first in order to support small businesses.\nScented candles are always nice to light while reading a book. There are a lot of companies that actually make candles with scents inspired by various books. While I haven’t tried any of these, a simple Google search for bookish candles will bring up a ton of sites.\n3. Gift box subscriptions\nThis is something I’ve seen a lot of recently, and people absolutely love these boxes. You can order one box or an ongoing subscription. Depending on which box you order, it contains either books or books and various book-related goodies. Some of the more popular ones include OwlCrate, Illumicrate, and Fae Crate (which all include books and other stuff), and if you’re just looking for books, you may want to consider Book of the Month Club.\n4. Library card coasters\nThese are super cute coasters are based on the due date cards that used to be in the back of library books, and are the perfect coffee table addition for a book lover. A word of advice – you will want to make sure that the one you choose is waterproof.\n5. Book page wreaths\nThis is a super cool item that is exactly what it sounds like. Rather than a traditional wreath, this one is made out of pages! You can find a ton of these by looking up the term on Google, but there are a lot of gorgeous choices on etsy.com too.\n6. Personalized bookends\nHaving shelves of books always comes with a problem – the books don’t stay where we put them. This is where bookends come into the picture. Personalized bookends are a great gift for any book lover, and there are endless ways to customize them. Letters, engraved crystal, quotes, scenery, and anything else you can think of can be put on a bookend.\nAs bookish people, we are often lovers of quotes and may struggle to stay organized. Calendars are often invaluable for us. I personally cannot function without my calendar to keep track of when things need to be posted, along with tracking my appointments. There are some really awesome bookish calendars out there.\n8. Book themed mugs with some coffee or tea\nFor people who drink coffee or tea, a mug with a bookish theme and some of their favorite coffee/tea is the perfect gift. Plus the caffeine helps us stay up and read more!\n9. Kindle or Nook e-readers\nAlthough many of us still enjoy reading actual books, it’s hard to beat the convenience of e-readers. They can hold thousands of books in a tiny little handheld device, read in the dark (especially helpful if you share a bed with someone who is sleeping while you’re trying to read), and download books from your library/Amazon/Barnes & Noble without ever having to leave your house.\nThis post uses affiliate links and I will receive a small commission for purchases made through my links at no additional cost to you.\n10. Shelves or other cool storage for books\nAnother problem of book hoarding is where to put them all. Book shelves or cool storage spaces will always be appreciated by the book lover in your life.\n11. A cozy blanket to cuddle under\nEspecially in the colder months, the only thing better than having a great book is having a cuddly blanket to curl up in while reading. This is another gift that you can’t go wrong with.\n12. A tub caddy for people who like to read in the bath\nSome people absolutely love to read in the bath and find it more relaxing than anything else. There are tub caddy reading racks that fit over the sides of the bathtub, and have a spot to prop up the book (so the pages don’t get wet), along with a place to put a wine glass or other beverage of your choice.\n13. A book light\nFor people who are purists and adore actual books over e-readers, a book light can make it a lot easier to read in conditions with low light. This also helps not to disturb a partner who wants the lights off.\n14. Headphones for people who love audiobooks\nAudiobooks are another hot trend. For people who don’t or can’t read traditional books, whether it’s due to a disability, lack of time, or just because they don’t like to read, audiobooks are a lifesaver. They allow people to read books while doing other things, like chores or other boring tasks. A pair of headphones, especially wireless/Bluetooth headphones can be the best possible gift, since they allow the user to have both hands free to do other things without being tethered to a phone.\nBookish pendants or other jewelry can be a lovely gift for the bookworm in your life. There are so many different options out there, and once again, etsy.com is always my first choice for jewelry. Many sellers can customize their offerings to your needs, and are usually really affordable.\n16. Fairy lights\nFairy lights is probably one of my very favorite trends right now. It’s such a beautiful way to showcase bookshelves (or anything else) without being overwhelming. If your loved one is a bookstagrammer (takes photos of their books and posts them on Instagram), fairy lights will definitely be appreciated. Plus, they look super festive in any season!\n17. Book pillows\nThere are some really cute throw pillows that you can find with books as a theme. Lots of them have cute or funny sayings on them – my favorite is “Go away, I’m reading,” but there’s so many different ones to choose from. I also saw some that are actually shaped like plush, velvety books.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://cbrl.ca/valentines-food-for-fines-campaign/", "date": "2019-02-16T12:37:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247480272.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216105514-20190216131514-00603.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9148542881011963, "token_count": 600, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__46511062", "lang": "en", "text": "Valentine’s Food for Fines Campaign\nReduce your library fines while helping your community with Cape Breton Regional Library’s Valentine’s Food for Fines campaign. From February 1st to February 15th, the library is accepting donations of non-perishable food items for local food banks. For each acceptable food item, existing library overdue fines will be lowered by $2.00 to a maximum of $20.00 per library card. (Please note: Charges for lost or damaged items cannot be reduced through the food for fines campaign.)\nFrequently Asked Questions:\nWhat items are most needed by the food banks?\nCanned beans, chickpeas, and lentils\nCanned meats and fish\nCanned vegetables and fruits\nCanned evaporated milk\nBoxes of cereal\nBoxes of tea bags\nWhat items are not accepted?\nFood past its best before date\nJunk food or food with limited nutritional value\nWhere and when can my items be dropped off?\nItems can be dropped off during open hours at all branches of Cape Breton Regional Library from February 1 to February 14, 2019. Items must be given to a library staff member; please do not leave food donations in library book drops.\nWhere will items be donated?\nDonations will be distributed to several local food banks in Cape Breton and Victoria counties, including:\nGlace Bay Food Bank\nLoaves and Fishes, Sydney\nNorth of Smokey Food Bank Association, Ingonish\nNorth Sydney Community Food Bank\nHelping Hands South of Smokey Society, Baddeck\nSt. Vincent de Paul Food Bank, New Waterford\nSydney Mines & Area Food Bank\nCan I make a monetary donation to the campaign?\nWe are unable to accept monetary donations for other organizations as part of the campaign. If you wish to make a monetary donation, we encourage you to donate directly to the food bank of your choice.\nCan I make a food donation even if I do not have overdue fines?\nYes! Feel free to make a donation regardless of fees.\nCan my donation be used to cover fines I might accrue in the future?\nSorry, your donated items can only be applied to existing fines and cannot be used for future credit.\nCan my donations be applied to someone else’s fines?\nThis is the first time CBRL has held a Food for Fines campaign on a system-wide scale, so in an effort to streamline things, patrons can pay their own fines or those of a family member if the other individual is present. The library held a Pay it Forward campaign a little over a year ago in which patrons could donate funds to help others reduce their fines. Several branches still have funds remaining from that initiative to help those in need, thanks to our very thoughtful and generous library patrons.\nIf you have additional questions, please contact your local library.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/ambassador/profiles/Bruce_Irving.htm", "date": "2014-10-25T07:42:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1414119647884.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20141024030047-00074-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9582688808441162, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__139417624", "lang": "en", "text": "Bruce Irving is an optical engineer with a lifelong interest in space and aviation. He has a B.S. in physics from the University of Pittsburgh and a M.S. in optics from the University of Rochester and has worked for over twenty-five years for an engineering software company, most recently as international distribution manager. In recent years, Bruce has developed, distributed over the web, and occasionally presented various space-related educational outreach materials. He is also a private pilot and a singer/songwriter.\nPast events hosted by this Ambassador:\nExploring Space with a Computer Beaman Library\nPodcast: JPL's Greatest Hits Web based podcast\nRobots, Astronauts, and You Beaman Memorial Library", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.brightandearly.com/summer-bucket-list-5-head-to-your-local-library/", "date": "2020-07-09T07:55:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655899209.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20200709065456-20200709095456-00432.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9539751410484314, "token_count": 775, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__141741968", "lang": "en", "text": "Though its function has changed quite a bit over the years, the local library still plays an important role in shaping your child’s relationship to reading and books. Whether you live in a small town or a sprawling urban area, your local library offers your whole family benefits that go far beyond books.\nRegular library visits lead to more reading.\nResearch shows that reading actually aids in brain development. When you read to your children (especially in their first five years of life), their brain cells are literally turned on, existing links are strengthened, and new ones are formed.\nReading is also fundamental to providing foundational language and literacy skills your child needs to succeed. In addition, reading aloud connects the reader and listener in a very intimate way. When we read aloud to kids, we send them a message that they are important.\nVisiting the library exposes kids to an almost limitless supply of books.\nBooks can be expensive, especially hardcover ones. If you’re like most of us, you’re on a budget and need to put a limit on how much you can spend. Let’s face it — kids outgrow books almost as fast as clothes or shoes. Their tastes change and their reading skills increase.\nDon’t get us wrong — you can and should take your children to the bookstore to let them pick out books. Going to the library offers them a chance to choose from hundreds or even thousands of titles. You can check out as many books as you’d like, and then come back when you’re done for a new pile.\nThe library also allows kids to expand their repertoire. There’s no pressure to buy, so they can “test drive” a new author or genre that they might not have picked before.\nThink of the librarian as your own personal book expert.\nIt’s their job — literally. Children’s librarians have a pulse on the hottest authors and titles in the juvenile literary world and can suggest stories that might be out of your child’s norm.\nLike the bookstore, many libraries include a “Bestseller” section for both kids and adults.\nThe library has so much more than just books.\nMost libraries offer tons of free education and entertainment, for all ages. The list varies from town-to-town, but some we’ve seen include family movie nights, after-school programs, STEM clubs, knitting circles, genealogy classes, Lego building sessions, and much more. Many libraries also offer free or discounted passes to local museums. Your library is a treasure trove of things to do.\nIn addition, the children’s section in most libraries is not a place for shushing and silence. Most young library patrons are encouraged to interact — through play, with books and magazines, on computers and tablets, etc. It’s not uncommon to see kids curled up in cozy corners on over-sized pillows and bean bag chairs, reading a book or listening to an e-reader.\nOwning a library card teaches kids responsibility.\nWhen a child has their own library card, they feel trustworthy, responsible and mature. They learn to treat things that belong to others with care. They learn about sharing books and being a member of a community. A child’s first library card is a rite of passage.\nSo get your child a library card — and underscore its importance. Take pics of the occasion. Go out for ice cream to celebrate.\nAnd then, go home and open up a book!\nCreate your own Summer Bucket List with this printable PDF.\nThere’s plenty of room for you to brainstorm fun ideas with your family. But most importantly – don’t forget to have fun!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://docs.gopay-services.com/en/References/reference/", "date": "2024-03-05T07:17:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948223038.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305060427-20240305090427-00747.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8855162858963013, "token_count": 116, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__82778583", "lang": "en", "text": "The UnivaPay API is a RESTful HTTPS interface used to make various payments – from single charges to subscriptions. This page details the resources available via the API and information about using the service.\nWhile you can make direct HTTP requests to use the API, the UnivaPay team maintains a number of libraries for several commonly used programming languages. It is highly recommended to make use of the libraries as they incorporate various best practices, contain valuable type information, and will make integration much easier. Their usage examples will be available in addition to cURL requests for resources on this page.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://shop.lanserhof.com/en/ernaehrung/the-50-healthiest-10-minute-recipes", "date": "2021-02-25T02:36:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178350706.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20210225012257-20210225042257-00422.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9354127049446106, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__164532321", "lang": "en", "text": "The 50 Healthiest 10-Minute Recipes\nBy Dr. Anne Fleck, former head of department of Internal Medicine at the LANS Medicum, known for her German television series \"Die Ernährungsdocs” (The Nutritional Docs). Eating healthy and delicious diet is that easy! The dishes in this book are not only very good for you, but also taste fantastic. All recipes can be prepared within just 10 minutes - a true blessing for those who like it uncomplicated and healthy.\nSu Vössing, formerly Germany's youngest star chef, has developed over 50 unique recipes according to the nutritional advice from Dr. Anne Fleck. In accordance with the renowned LANS Med Concept and the latest findings of nutritional medicine, Dr. Anne Fleck has chosen the ingredients for this book in such a way, that one healthy meal a day is sufficient to provide the body with all the vitamins, trace elements, fatty acids and secondary plant substances it requires. Many of the dishes are also suitable for traveling or for the office.\nIn addition, the book offers six exclusive recipes from the chef of Lanserhof Tegernsee, Karsten Wolf, as well as tips and recipes for breakfast, snacks, main dishes and many more. Short texts inform the reader about the food and its particular effect on the body.\nEditor of \"The 50 healthiest 10-minute recipes\" and pioneer of the LANS Med Concept is Lanserhof owner Dr. Christian Harisch.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.londontimelapse.co.uk/items/big-ben-and-churchill-statue-sunset-time-lapse-new-2/", "date": "2024-03-01T18:10:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475422.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301161412-20240301191412-00225.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9792698621749878, "token_count": 864, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__134626849", "lang": "en", "text": "HD VERSION (1920 x 1080 px)\nBig Ben and Churchill statue. Time lapse of the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London through sunset. In the foreground is the statue of Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of Great Britain during the Second World War. 19 seconds\nMore about Winston Churchill\nSir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, KG, OM, CH, TD, DL, FRS, RA (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British statesman who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1940 to 1945 and again from 1951 to 1955. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a writer (as Winston S. Churchill), and an artist. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature, and was the first person to be made an honorary citizen of the United States.\nChurchill was born into the aristocratic family of the Dukes of Marlborough, a branch of the Spencer family. His father, Lord Randolph Churchill, was a charismatic politician who served as Chancellor of the Exchequer; his mother, Jennie Jerome, was an American socialite. As a young army officer, he saw action in British India, the Sudan, and the Second Boer War. He gained fame as a war correspondent and wrote books about his campaigns.\nAt the forefront of politics for fifty years, he held many political and cabinet positions. Before the First World War, he served as President of the Board of Trade, Home Secretary, and First Lord of the Admiralty as part of Asquith’s Liberal government. During the war, he continued as First Lord of the Admiralty until the disastrous Gallipoli Campaign caused his departure from government. He then briefly resumed active army service on the Western Front as commander of the 6th Battalion of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. He returned to government as Minister of Munitions, Secretary of State for War, and Secretary of State for Air. In 1921–1922 Churchill served as Secretary of State for the Colonies, then Chancellor of the Exchequer in Baldwin’s Conservative government of 1924–1929, controversially returning the pound sterling in 1925 to the gold standard at its pre-war parity, a move widely seen as creating deflationary pressure on the UK economy. Also controversial were his opposition to increased home rule for India and his resistance to the 1936 abdication of Edward VIII.\nOut of office and politically “in the wilderness” during the 1930s, Churchill took the lead in warning about Nazi Germany and in campaigning for rearmament. At the outbreak of the Second World War, he was again appointed First Lord of the Admiralty. Following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain on 10 May 1940, Churchill became Prime Minister. His steadfast refusal to consider surrender helped inspire British resistance, especially during the difficult early days of the war when the British Commonwealth and Empire stood alone in its active opposition to Adolf Hitler. Churchill was particularly noted for his speeches and radio broadcasts, which helped inspire the British people. He led Britain as Prime Minister until victory over Nazi Germany had been secured.\nAfter the Conservative Party lost the 1945 election, he became Leader of the Opposition to the Labour Government. He publicly warned of an “Iron Curtain” of Soviet influence in Europe and promoted European unity. After winning the 1951 election, Churchill again became Prime Minister. His second term was preoccupied by foreign affairs, including the Malayan Emergency, Mau Mau Uprising, Korean War, and UK-backed coup d’état in Iran. Domestically his government laid great emphasis on house-building, and introduced safety and sanitation regulations for housing and workplaces. Churchill suffered a serious stroke in 1953 and retired as Prime Minister in 1955, although he remained a Member of Parliament until 1964. Upon his death aged ninety in 1965, Elizabeth II granted him the honour of a state funeral, which saw one of the largest assemblies of world statesmen in history. Named the Greatest Briton of all time in a 2002 poll, Churchill is widely regarded as being among the most influential people in British history, consistently ranking well in opinion polls of Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.creatv.media/media-20/", "date": "2018-11-18T20:40:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039744649.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20181118201101-20181118223101-00276.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8678225874900818, "token_count": 972, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__136112054", "lang": "en", "text": "WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY ABOUT fearless media\n\"No one sums up the current media maelstrom better than Peter Csathy. His latest book is a must-read for anyone in the entertainment industry, particularly those hoping to make sense of this brave new mobile, digital, and fractured world. Brilliant and compelling.\"\n-- Brent Lang, Variety\n\"An invaluable guide to the ever-growing, constantly-shifting and often-confusing array of star players in the new media universe.\"\n-- Zack O'Malley Greenburg, Forbes\n“Peter Csathy navigates the wild west of digital media with skill and precision. His salient insights are delivered in a way that is compelling, entertaining and completely accessible. He renders a rapidly changing industry a little less intimidating.”\n— David Ng, Los Angeles Times\n“Csathy delivers an approachable, thorough and enlightening account of the ever-evolving media landscape. Consider this a blueprint to navigate the twists and turns of the world of new media.”\n— David Kretzmann, The Motley Fool\n\"Peter Csathy's new book is a 'must read' for both insiders and outsiders -- anybody -- interested in the business of digital media.\"\n-- Sahil Patel, Digiday\n\"Peter Csathy sees the media world and where it's going like very few can. I recommend his book highly. If you touch anything close to the media and tech worlds, consider this mandatory reading.\"\n-- Jon Miller, Former CEO AOL\n\"Csathy delivers an entertaining, informed and incisive read on the state of digital media -- and where it's headed -- along with practical tips for navigating the industry's shifting tides.\"\n-- Todd Spangler, Variety\n\"Lively and informative. Csathy has long been the go-to expert for writers to make sense of the rapidly evolving media landscape. A great guide to the 'tech-tonic' shifts to come.\"\n-- Dawn Chmielewski, Deadline\n\"Congrats to Peter Csathy, proving again that he is one of the few top industry execs who can lay out and dissect -- in a great read -- the near-term meaning and long range implications of the investment, deal-making and strategic wins and losses in our day-to-day digital landscape. Whether you're a biz dev exec in a media company or a day-trader in tech, ‘Fearless Media’ will give you a strategic edge on your fiercest competitors.\"\n-- Victor Harwood, President, Digital Hollywood\n\"A thought-provoking and fascinating look into what the future of media could be in 2019.\"\n-- Jim Louderback, CEO, VidCon\n\"Peter Csathy is one of the smartest guys in new media.\"\n-- Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY\nsynopsis of FEARLESS MEDIA\n“FEARLESS MEDIA” IS PETER CSATHY’S CALL TO ACTION & INSIDER’S GUIDE TO OUR NEW FUNDAMENTALLY TRANSFORMED MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT WORLD (& WHERE IT’S GOING)\n“Media 2.0” represents our tech-transformed new media and entertainment world, the ever-accelerating pace of which is astounding. Media 2.0 impacts all of us. In ways we realize, but many (most?) we don’t, and won’t until we look back years from now. “Fearless Media“ is a call for bold and even sometimes audacious action to beat back hyper-competition and thrive amidst Media 2.0’s frenetic waters.\nPeter Csathy's upcoming new book, FEARLESS MEDIA, features exclusive interviews with more than 30 key CEOs, investors & influencers and takes you on a journey of how technology has transformed the world of content, offering a detailed snapshot of today’s new media world — including Internet-driven over-the-top (OTT) video, music, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), eSports, and tech-transformed live events. Csathy identifies today’s new media leaders, identifies their strengths and vulnerabilities, highlights 2018’s Media 2.0 headline stories, and names his “Fearless Five” companies that made the boldest and most audacious Media 2.0 moves in 2018.\nCsathy also lays out a detailed roadmap of where the digital media world is going in 2019 and beyond via his renowned “Top 10” predictions — and identifies concrete strategies and actions to immediately leverage the power of Media 2.0. To take action, and be fearless!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://jethrojeff.com/the-iconic-reverso-a-history-of-jaeger-lecoultres-signature-watch/", "date": "2023-06-09T22:41:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224656833.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609201549-20230609231549-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9453719258308411, "token_count": 1123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__11852057", "lang": "en", "text": "The Iconic Reverso: A History of Jaeger Lecoultre’s Signature Watch\nJaeger Lecoultre is a name that resonates with luxury and innovation in the world of horology. Among its impressive collection of watches, the Reverso stands out as the brand’s signature timepiece. The Reverso is an iconic watch that has endured for over 90 years, proving its timeless appeal and functional elegance. This article explores the history of the Reverso, from its origins in the 1930s to its evolution into a modern classic.\nRediscovering the Reverso: A Timeless Classic\nThe Reverso was born out of a practical need. In the early 1930s, polo players in India were frustrated with the fragility of their watches during matches. They needed a timepiece that could withstand the rough and tumble of the sport. Enter César de Trey, a Swiss businessman who was instrumental in the creation of the Reverso. He approached Jaeger Lecoultre with the idea of a watch that could be flipped over to protect the glass and dial. The Reverso was born.\nThe first Reverso model was released in 1931, and it was an instant success. The watch’s unique design and functionality made it a hit with watch enthusiasts and polo players alike. The Reverso’s rectangular case, clean lines, and Art Deco-inspired design captured the spirit of the time. The watch’s ability to flip over and protect the dial made it practical as well as stylish.\nThe Legend Continues: Jaeger Lecoultre’s Iconic Watch\nOver the years, the Reverso has evolved into a true icon of watchmaking. Jaeger Lecoultre has continued to innovate and refine the design, while staying true to the watch’s original concept. Today, the Reverso is available in a wide range of styles, from classic to modern, and in a variety of materials, including stainless steel, gold, and platinum.\nOne of the reasons for the Reverso’s enduring popularity is its versatility. The watch can be dressed up or down, making it suitable for any occasion. It’s also highly customizable, with options for different straps, dials, and complications. Despite these variations, the Reverso’s distinctive rectangular shape and flip-over case remain constant.\nJaeger Lecoultre has also created special edition Reverso watches to mark significant milestones. For example, in 2011, the brand celebrated the Reverso’s 80th anniversary with a limited edition watch, the Grande Reverso Ultra Thin Tribute to 1931. This watch paid homage to the original Reverso model, with its Art Deco styling and flip-over case.\nFrom Art Deco to Modern Times: The Story of the Reverso\nThe Reverso’s design has always been influenced by the Art Deco movement, which was popular in the early 20th century. The watch’s clean lines, geometric shapes, and use of contrasting materials reflect this aesthetic. The Reverso’s flip-over case was also inspired by Art Deco architecture, which favored innovative and functional design.\nIn the 1950s and 1960s, the Reverso underwent some design changes, in keeping with the fashion of the time. The watch became more streamlined and minimalist, with fewer decorative elements. However, the basic rectangular shape and flip-over case remained unchanged.\nIn recent years, Jaeger Lecoultre has continued to adapt the Reverso to modern tastes, while retaining its classic appeal. For example, in 2016, the brand released the Reverso One Duetto Moon, a watch that combines traditional design with modern features, such as a moon phase indicator and a double-sided dial.\nThe Reverso has also been the subject of artistic collaborations, with Jaeger Lecoultre partnering with renowned artists and designers to create limited edition watches. These collaborations have produced some of the most unique and striking Reverso models, such as the Reverso by Christian Louboutin, which features the shoe designer’s signature red sole on the back of the case.\nThe Future of the Reverso\nAs the Reverso approaches its 100th anniversary, Jaeger Lecoultre shows no signs of slowing down. The brand continues to innovate and experiment with the design, while remaining faithful to the watch’s heritage. The Reverso remains a symbol of timeless elegance and innovation, and its popularity is sure to endure for many years to come.\nThe Reverso is not just a watch, it’s a cultural icon. From its humble beginnings as a practical solution for polo players to its status as a luxury timepiece for watch enthusiasts, the Reverso has come a long way. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless design and functionality.\nJaeger Lecoultre’s commitment to excellence and innovation has ensured that the Reverso remains relevant in a fast-changing world. The brand’s ability to balance tradition and modernity has made the Reverso a watch for all seasons. As we look to the future, we can be sure that the Reverso will continue to captivate and inspire watch lovers around the world.\nLeave a Reply", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://heroes.exhn.jp/en/exhibition_ukiyoe/", "date": "2022-05-21T01:51:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662534773.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521014358-20220521044358-00639.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9687296748161316, "token_count": 2426, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__929663", "lang": "en", "text": "This exhibition shows the legends and stories of Japanese heroes chronologically through musha-e prints,\ntsuba sword mountings with correlating imagery with them and Japanese swords.\nAccording to Japanese mythology, gods ruled the land from the beginning of the world until the reign of the first emperor, the legendary Jinmu. Described in the Kojiki (712) and the Nihon shoki (720), as well as in various provincial Fudoki (Gazetteers recording oral traditions), the stories not only tell of gods such as Amaterasu ōmikami and Susanoo no mikoto but also relate various war feats of emperors and provincial nobles.\nAlthough illustrated stories from this early period are rare, beginning in the 18th century, images of warrior gods were included in picture books that compiled warrior tales from many eras. The slaying of the monster Yamata no Orochi by Susanoo no mikoto is commonly depicted on framed votive wooden plaques in Shinto shrines.\nSusanoo no mikoto was the younger brother of Amaterasu ōmikami, the Sun Goddess. Because of his rowdy behavior, he was banished from the High Plain of Heaven (Takamagahara), the home of the gods, and came to the upper reaches of the Hinokawa River in Izumo Province. There he met an old couple named Ashinazuchi and Tenazuchi, who were lamenting that they must give their daughter Kushiinada hime as a human sacrifice to the Yamata no Orochi, a monstrous serpent with eight heads and eight tails. Susanoo prepared eight vats of sake, one for each head of the Yamata no Orochi; and when it became drunk, he slew it. In one of its tails he found a precious sword called Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi (Sword of the Heavenly Clouds), and he married Kushiinada hime.\nDuring the Heian period, in the tenth to eleventh centuries, samurai warriors who excelled in martial arts joined together in larger groups, giving rise to the powerful Seiwa Genji (Minamoto) and the Kanmu Heishi (Taira) clans.\nMinamoto no Yorimitsu, the third-generation head of the Seiwa Genji clan, has been depicted in heroic stories such as “The Earth Spider,” “The Shutendōji of Ōeyama” and “Kidōmaru at Ichiharano”. These stories also appeared in the form of illustrated handscrolls. Yorimitsu’s legendary retainers Watanabe no Tsuna, Sakata no Kintoki (who was known as Kintarō or Kaidōmaru in his youth), Usui no Sadamitsu, and Urabe no Suetake were known as the Shitennō (Elite Four) and make their own appearances individually in various warrior stories.\nOne night as Minamoto no Yorimitsu was lying in bed sick, the shadowy figure of a strange priest appeared to him and told him that his illness was the result of his own actions. It then turned into a spider some seven feet tall and threw out thousands of threads to entangle Yorimitsu. Yorimitsu drew his sword Hizamaru, which he kept beside his pillow, and slashed at the apparition. The spider disappeared, but Yorimitsu’s four leading retainers, the Shitennō, together with Hirai Yasumasa, followed the trail of blood that it left. They found the Earth Spider living in an ancient tomb and killed it.\nMinamoto no Yorimitsu, his four retainers known as the Shitennō, and Hirai Yasumasa defeated an evil demon known as the Shutendōji (Sake-drinking Boy), who had been kidnapping young ladies from the capital and taking them to his lair on Mount Ōe in Tango Province. Yorimitsu’s group entered the mountains disguised as yamabushi (mountain ascetics). The gods of the Sumiyoshi, Kumano, and Hachiman Shrines appeared to them in the form of three old men and gave them a liquor called Jinbenkidoku that was healthful for humans but poisonous to demons, and a magical Star Helmet (hoshikabuto). When the group arrived at the home of the Shutendōji, they were treated to a drinking party by the demons. The Shutendōji fell into a drunken stupor and they cut off his head. The head flew through the air and tried to bite Yorimitsu, but he was protected by the Star Helmet. By day, the Shutendōji resembled a young boy with long hair; but at night, he transformed into a gigantic demon.\nThrough the Hōgen Rebellion in 1156 (Hōgen 1) and the Heiji Rebellion in 1160 (Heiji 1), Taira no Kiyomori established his political power and the foundations of a military government. However, in 1180 (Jishō 4), Minamoto no Yoritomo raised an army to carry out the Rebellion of Prince Mochihito against the Taira clan, marking the beginning of many battles between the Minamoto and Taira clans until 1185 (Bunji 1), when the Taira were defeated in the Battle of Dannoura. The tales of these battles are recounted in war epics such as the Heike monogatari and Genpei jōsuiki, and these stories make up a large proportion of musha-e subjects.\nThere are numerous stories about individual military commanders in both the Taira and Minamoto clans, but Minamoto no Yoshitsune in particular appears in many musha-e starting from the time of his youth, when he was known as Ushiwakamaru.\nWearing a thin robe over his head as an improvised veil, the boy Ushiwakamaru approaches Gojō Bridge in Kyoto. The rogue priest Benkei, who has made a vow to steal one thousand swords, lays covetous eyes on Ushiwaka’s fine sword and challenges him to a duel. To his great surprise, the slender boy defeats him soundly, and he swears his allegiance to the young warrior.\nSoga monogatari is the tale of two brothers, Soga no Jūrō Sukenari and Soga no Gorō Tokimune, who, after enduring hardship for eighteen years, finally avenge their father’s murder by killing Kudō Suketsune at a hunting event organized by Minamoto no Yoritomo in the foothills of Mount Fuji in the fifth month of 1193 (Kenkyū 4).\nIn the fifth month of 1185, Minamoto no Yoritomo held a large-scale hunting party in the foothills of Mount Fuji. This was the occasion when the Soga Brothers finally achieved their long-awaited vengeance. During the hunt, a wounded boar ran toward Yoritomo, but Nitan no Shirō Tadatsune jumped onto the boar’s back, riding it backwards, and thrust his short sword into its body to bring it down.\nThe Taiheiki is a war epic recounting the battles during the first half of the fourteenth century, mostly covering the state of war between the Northern and Southern Courts that lasted to the end of the Kamakura shogunate.\nIn ukiyo-e, rather than scenes of battle, more commonly illustrated subjects were loyal retainers of the Southern Court, such as Kusunoki Masashige, his son Kusunoki Masatsura, Nitta Yoshisada, and the imperial prince Ōto no miya Moriyoshi, son of Emperor Godaigo. One of the more curious legends that has been depicted since the early days of ukiyo-e involves Kusunoki Masashige, who was killed at the Battle of Minatogawa but returns as a ghost to attack Ōmori Hikoshichi.\nAs a reward for killing Kusunoki Masashige at the Battle of the Minato River, Ōmori Hikoshichi was awarded territory in Iyo Province. On his way to the celebration, he encountered a young lady of seventeen or eighteen, wearing red hakama, who appeared to be an attendant in a noble household. Thinking that she would have trouble making her way along the mountain road, Hikoshichi offered to carry her on his back. They had gone as far as Hanjō when suddenly the young woman turned into an eight-foot tall demon with bear-like claws, who grabbed Hikoshichi by the hair and tried to fly away with him. Hikoshichi grappled with the demon, but when other members of his group approached, it vanished away. The demon was in fact the vengeful ghost of Kusunoki Masashige, who was trying to disrupt the rule of Ashikaga Takauji by stealing the precious sword carried by Hikoshichi.\nKawanakajima is located in the northeastern part of present-day Nagano Prefecture, in the area where the Sai and Chikuma rivers meet. During the twelve years between 1533 (Tenmon 22) and 1564 (Eiroku 7), the warlords Uesugi Kenshin of Echigo Province and Takeda Shingen of Kai Province fought five battles there. From the beginning of ukiyo-e, the most widely depicted scene was Kenshin and Shingen’s hand-to-hand combat.\nKenshin, with his head wrapped in white silk to signify his religious vows, mounted on a dapple-gray horse and brandishing his sword, rode straight toward Shingen’s standard. Shingen did not attempt to evade the attack but sat calmly in place and parried Kenshin’s sword stroke with his iron battle fan.\nIn the nineteenth century, lengthy historical novels called yomihon began to be published, and these stories of adventure proved to be highly popular. The print series Tsūzoku Suikoden by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, published beginning around 1827 (Bunsei 10), depicted heroes from a famous Chinese novel in the form of color prints. After this series became a huge hit, musha-e of the 1830s and early 1840s (the Tenpō era) went beyond portraying historical war epics such as Heike monogatari and Taiheiki and began to include fictional characters from novels. The colorful nishiki-e illustrations of heroes that seem to leap off the printed pages and into action must have made hearts flutter, in the same way that color frontispieces of manga magazines are enjoyed by readers today.\nWritten by Kyokutei Bakin and illustrated by Katsushika Hokusai, this book was published serially from 1807 to 1811. The hero is a fictionalized version of Chinzei Hachirō Tametomo, who was on the losing side in the Hōgen Rebellion of 1156 and was banished to the island of Ōshima in Izu. In this alternate version of history, the imperial prison ship does go to Ōshima, but Tametomo escapes to Kyūshū. He sets sail from Minamata in Kyūshū in order to attack the Heike once again; but he encounters a severe storm and winds up in the Ryūkyū Islands (now Okinawa Prefecture, but at the time a separate country). There he helps the Ryūkyū queen to put down a rebellion and pacifies the country.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://theparishschool.edublogs.org/category/uncategorized/", "date": "2019-12-16T10:39:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541319511.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20191216093448-20191216121448-00029.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9623961448669434, "token_count": 699, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__56371329", "lang": "en", "text": "Seeing a child sit down with a book is always such an empowering sight. Whether it be a 2 year old analyzing the pictures in a book, or a 13 year old deeply engrossed in a novel, literacy education happens through all ages.\nOftentimes parents ask, “How do you even begin to teach reading?” The most important tool is to read to your child at home. Not only is it his or her first exposure to books, but it begins to open the door to literacy and fosters a love of reading at a very early age. It also helps children develop language and listening skills and prepares them to eventually understand written\nlanguage. Lastly, reading aloud to children – whether it is a simple picture book or a classic novel- stimulates their imagination and expands their vocabulary and understanding of the world. Children model behavior, so the more you read at home, the more likely they will love books and want to learn how to read.\nSchools build upon this foundation and add the instructional approach. A great foundational reading program is not only one that teaches the necessary skills, but also includes authentic practice using these skills. Although worksheets are how most of us were taught, hands-on practice and being able to physically manipulate words through repetition makes more connections than simply filling in the blank . It’s also important to have a program that reaches all levels of learning. Many programs teach “to the middle” and leave out learners who might be excelling or needing additional assistance.\nAt The Parish School at St. Edward, starting in Kindergarten, the learners utilize a unique program entitled Wilson Fundations. This is a systematic program designed for foundational reading and spelling skills which emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics-word study, high frequency word study, fluency, vocabulary, handwriting, and spelling. When children are exposed to foundations of reading in a systematic approach their base knowledge for literacy strengthens. Wilson Fundations also instructs through a systematic exposure to chants, hands-on practice using white boards to label words and magnetic boards to manipulate words. As children continue to acquire literacy skills and layer on additional knowledge onto an already solid foundation, learners are able to more readily accept those skills while continuing to challenge themselves and show great progress in their reading ability as a life-long reader.\nWilson Fundations is an extensive research-based program. Often times there are programs that have what appears to be great strategies, fun activities, and visually appealing. These types of programs could be great for home use as a supplement to the classroom instruction, however, as a school, it is important to implement a program that has years of use and backed by research. In a program review conducted by Florida Center for Reading Research (FCRR), all aspects of foundational reading such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension were taught and practiced with using Wilson Fundations and no weaknesses in the program were noted.\nResearch and foundational skills aside, the true moment of a successful reading program is watching it being used in the classroom and observing how the children are retaining the information. When one steps into an English Language Arts classroom at The Parish School at St. Edward, the amount of engagement and passion for learning are very evident. In speaking with the learners about what they are currently reading, the vocabulary they use to explain their book and the connections they are able to make to their life or to our Catholic faith are always astonishing.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://ultracold.sr/publications/", "date": "2020-07-12T17:01:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657138752.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20200712144738-20200712174738-00358.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8390613198280334, "token_count": 211, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__250138613", "lang": "en", "text": "We make our research publically available through scientific papers and long-form theses. Feel free to download our works and do not hesitate to contact us if you need any information beyond what is written here.\nWe make our papers available to the general public by publishing all preprints on the Physics arXiv.\nState-Dependent Optical Lattices for the Strontium Optical QubitPhysical Review Letters1242032012020\nFast and dense magneto-optical traps for strontiumPhysical Review A990634212019\nA Master’s thesis in our group represents a full year’s worth of work in the lab. All theses describe significant original work by the author and are meant to be useful to other researchers in our field.\nA Bachelor’s thesis in our group focuses on a specific technical topic that may be of interest to other researchers in our field. The work described in such a thesis spans ten weeks from the first day in the lab to the day the thesis is handed in.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://saintnook.com/life-of-st-rita-of-cascia/", "date": "2024-04-23T13:27:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818711.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423130552-20240423160552-00187.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9851453900337219, "token_count": 1239, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__85099584", "lang": "en", "text": "Rita was born in the year 1381 in the village of Roccaporena, near Cascia , Italy . Her parents, Antonio and Amata Lotti, considered her birth a very special gift from God, for Rita was born to them as they were already advancing in age.\nAs a young girl, Rita frequently visited the convent of the Augustinian Nuns in Cascia and dreamed of one day joining their community. Her parents, however, had promised her in marriage, according to the custom of the day, to Paolo Mancini, a good man of strong and impetuous character. Rita accepted her parents’ decision, resolved to see this as God’s will for her.\nThe young couple was joined in marriage and soon twin boys were born to them. Rita found herself occupied with the typical concerns of a wife, mother, and homemaker of Roccaporena, while Paolo was employed as a watchman for the town. In Cascia, as elsewhere, a great rivalry existed between two popular political factions, the Guelphs, and the Ghibellines.\nAs a minor official of the town, Paolo often found himself drawn into the conflict, and the strain that this caused probably accounts for the tension, which he sometimes brought into the Mancini household. By her prayer, patience, and affection, however, Rita was able to ease the stress and worry her husband experienced, but she was not able to shield him altogether from the dangers to which society exposed him.\nDeath of Husband and Sons\nOne day as Paolo was returning home from work he was ambushed and killed. The pain which this unexpected and violent death inflicted upon Rita was only compounded by the fear she felt that her two teenage sons, moved by the unwritten law of the “vendetta,” would seek to avenge their father’s death.\nRita’s only recourse was to prayer and persuasion. As it happened, the death of both boys from natural causes a short time later removed them from physical and spiritual danger. Despite her great burden she could still thank God that they had died in peace, free of the poison of murder to which hatred and revenge might have otherwise drawn them.\nNow alone in the world and without family responsibilities, Rita once more turned her thoughts to the desired vocation of her youth, that of joining the Augustinian Nuns of Saint Mary Magdalene Monastery. Some of the religious of the community, however, were relatives of the members of the political faction considered responsible for Paolo’s death, and so as not to tempt the harmony of the convent, Rita’s request for admission was denied.\nFortunately, she was not to be easily dissuaded from following what she knew to be God’s plan for her. She implored her three patron saints — John the Baptist, Augustine, and Nicholas of Tolentino to assist her, and she set about the task of establishing peace between the hostile parties of Cascia with such success that her entry into the monastery was assured.\nThe Gift of the Thorn\nAt the age of thirty-six, Rita pledged to follow the ancient Rule of Saint Augustine. For the next forty years she gave herself wholeheartedly to prayer and works of charity, striving especially to preserve peace and harmony among the citizens of Cascia.\nWith a pure love she wanted more and more to be intimately joined to the redemptive suffering of Jesus, and this desire of hers was satisfied in an extraordinary way. One day when she was about sixty years of age, she was meditating before an image of Christ crucified, as she was long accustomed to doing. Suddenly a small wound appeared on her forehead, as though a thorn from the crown that encircled Christ’s head had loosed itself and penetrated her own flesh.\nFor the next fifteen years she bore this external sign of stigmatization and union with the Lord. In spite of the pain she constantly experienced, she offered herself courageously for the physical and spiritual well being of others.\nDuring the last four years of her life Rita was confined to bed and was able to eat so little that she was practically sustained on the Eucharist alone. She was, nevertheless, an inspiration to her sisters in religion and to all who came to visit her, by her patience and joyful disposition despite her great suffering.\nOne of those who visited her some few months before her death — a relative from her hometown of Roccaporena — was privileged to witness firsthand the extraordinary things wrought by Rita’s requests. When asked whether she had any special desires, Rita asked only that a rose from the garden of her parents’ home be brought to her.\nIt was a small favor to ask, but quite an impossible one to grant in the month of January! Nevertheless, on returning home the woman discovered, to her amazement, a single brightly-colored blossom on the bush where the nun said it would be. Picking it, she returned immediately to the monastery and presented it to Rita who gave thanks to God for this sign of love.\nThus, the saint of the thorn became the saint of the rose, and she whose impossible requests were granted her became the advocate of all those whose own requests seem impossible as well. As she breathed her last, Rita’s final words to the sisters who gathered around her were, “Remain in the holy love of Jesus. Remain in obedience to the holy Roman Church. Remain in peace and fraternal charity.”\nHaving faithfully and lovingly responded to God’s many invitations to her in the course of her seventy-six years, Rita returned to God in peace on May 22, 1457.\nHer body, which has remained incorrupt over the centuries, is venerated today in the shrine of Cascia, which bears her name. Her feast is observed on the anniversary of her death, 22 May.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.drnicklazaris.com/resources/", "date": "2018-02-23T02:41:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814311.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20180223015726-20180223035726-00350.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9337741136550903, "token_count": 307, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__9349503", "lang": "en", "text": "Here you can find Resources to help you perform fearlessly, create outrageously and live more boldly. It contains audio interviews, video presentations, quotes and slideshows.\nTo access these resources, click on the Title to learn more.\nIn this 1-Sheet, you will discover a powerful skill for your ‘Anxiety Toolbox’ to help you reduce anxiety and stress through the practice of Focused Breathing.\nIn this 1-Sheet, the skill of Mental Rehearsal is presented in 6 powerful steps to help you perform without anxiety and at your personal best.\nLearn to move from Passive to Assertive while communicating in a direct, honest and open way with others.\nIn this interview, I share with you the 1) how to identify the underlying causes of panic and anxiety; 2) the keys to developing more effective bodily responses to stress/anxiety and; 3) the secrets of powerful thought responses to stress.\nIn this interview, I share with you the 6 Symptoms of Burnout, the Personality Type most likely to experience burnout and how you can Learn to Reduce Stress in order to work more effectively from your home or office.\nIn this presentation, presented at California Southern University, you will learn to develop the “Mindset of a Champion” and apply specific principles and skills used by successful business people, world-class athletes and performing artists at the tops of their games in order to take charge of your life and achieve optimal performance and success.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.anewdawn.in/life-of-sri-aurobindo", "date": "2024-02-27T09:43:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474674.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227085429-20240227115429-00871.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9736329317092896, "token_count": 954, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__195965119", "lang": "en", "text": "A Short Biography\nWe do not belong to the past dawns, but to the noons of the future.\n- Sri Aurobindo\nSri Aurobindo, freedom fighter, writer, poet and yogi, envisioned and strove for a divine life on earth and spent the greater part of his life in Puducherry absorbed in this work.\nBorn on 15 August 1872 in Kolkata, India, Aravinda Ghose (as Sri Aurobindo was known until late 1926) was sent to England for his education when he was seven. In the course of a brilliant career at St. Paul’s School in London, and then at King’s College, Cambridge, he mastered not only English but also Greek, Latin and French, and became familiar with German, Italian and Spanish. He had already begun writing poetry at an early age. During his fourteen years in England, he gained a deep insight into the culture of ancient, mediaeval and modern Europe.\nIn 1893, at the age of twenty-one, Sri Aurobindo returned to India with a completely occidental education, but the moment he set foot on Indian soil, Mother India welcomed him with a unique spiritual experience. A vast calm descended upon him and remained with him for months afterwards. Sri Aurobindo now turned his attention towards the wisdom and truth of the Orient, learning Sanskrit and several modern Indian languages, and assimilated the spirit of Indian civilisation. The fourteen years he spent in what is now Vadodara in the administrative and educational service of the erstwhile Baroda State were years of self-culture and literary activity. A great part of the last years of this period was also spent, while on leave, in silent political activity.\nIn 1906, when he was thirty-four, Sri Aurobindo moved to Kolkata as Principal of the newly established Bengal National College but resigned soon after to participate openly in India’s struggle for freedom. He became a leader of the Nationalist Party, and his editorials in the daily Bande Mataram at once made him an all-India figure. In less than four years he revolutionised the moderate and ineffectual stand of the Congress Party, fixed in the national consciousness the goal of complete independence, and gave a new direction to the freedom movement. ‘Although he was on the high skies only for a time,’ observes Dr. Pattabhi Sitaramayya, the celebrated historian of the Indian National Congress, ‘he flooded the land from Cape to Mount with the effulgence of his light.’\nThe one-year detention, from 1908 to 1909, imposed on him by the British Government proved to be of immense significance. It was during this period that he underwent a series of decisive spiritual experiences which established the course of his future work. In 1910, assured of the ultimate success of the freedom movement and in answer to a command from Above, Sri Aurobindo withdrew from political activities, for it was now his rule to move only as he was moved by the Divine guidance. He eventually sailed for what was then Pondicherry, today’s Puducherry, to devote himself entirely to his spiritual mission.\nIn 1914, after four years of silent Yoga, he started the philosophical monthly Arya, through which he revealed his new message for humanity: man’s divine destiny, the theme later expanded in his book, The Life Divine. Among his other works, The Synthesis of Yoga looks at the path to its realisation, while The Human Cycle takes up the progress of human society towards a divine future. The realisation of the oneness of humankind is the subject of The Ideal of Human Unity, and the inner meaning and significance of Indian spirituality and civilisation are revealed in The Foundations of Indian Culture, The Secret of the Veda, The Upanishads, and Essays on the Gita. The Future Poetry considers the nature and evolution of poetry. His supreme work in poetry, Savitri - A Legend and a Symbol, is an epic of nearly 24,000 lines in blank verse, in which he takes a small episode from the Mahabharata and turns it into a symbol of the human soul’s spiritual quest and destiny.\nIn the midst of all this work, he also kept a close watch on all that was happening in India and the world, actively intervening, but with a silent spiritual force and action, whenever necessary. Sri Aurobindo left his body in 1950, but his vision and ideals, relevant for all time, continue to attract people from all over the world.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://tougenkyou.xoo.it/t73-PDF-Disavowed-Refined-In-The-Fire-Of-Divorce.htm", "date": "2018-12-10T05:57:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376823318.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20181210055518-20181210081018-00530.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7919591665267944, "token_count": 198, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__121069636", "lang": "en", "text": "Inscrit le: 12 Mai 2016\n|Posté le: Lun 26 Juin - 11:10 (2017) Sujet du message: [PDF] Disavowed: Refined In The Fire Of Divorce\nDivorce is an isolated, lonely, soul-stripping kind of death. Disavowed is a raw, provocative look at that process. Written by a former military wife, Disavowed shows the implosion of her marriage, and the road to rebuilding damaged self-worth by harnessing the power of grit, resilience, and faith.\nAn unflinching postmortem on issues of inappropriate boundaries, in-laws, betrayal, rejection, and childlessness, Disavowed reveals a burgeoning strength that develops in the struggle to redefine one’s identity in divorce.\nThe take away message is this: “You are valuable, and your life is worth fighting for.”\nbound: 52 pages\nfilesize: 408 KB", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://events.bc.edu/event/us_book_launch_of_redress_irelands_institutions_and_transitional_justice_university_college_dublin_press", "date": "2023-12-04T12:29:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100529.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204115419-20231204145419-00409.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.941487193107605, "token_count": 223, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__247180450", "lang": "en", "text": "US Book Launch of REDRESS, Ireland's Institutions and Transitional Justice, University College Dublin Press\nREDRESS: Ireland’s Institutions and Transitional Justice explores the ways in which Ireland – North and South – treats those who suffered in Magdalene Laundries, Mother and Baby Homes, County Homes, industrial and reformatory schools, and Ireland’s closed and secretive adoption system over the last one hundred years.\nHow will Ireland redress its legacy of institutional abuse and forced adoption? What constitutes justice? How might democracy evolve if the survivors’ experiences and expertise were allowed to lead the response to a century of gender and family separation-based abuses? These are the questions to which this collection of essays seeks answers. The publication has its origins in the ILA Major-Grant-Award-funded Towards Transitional Justice conference, which took place on the BC campus in November 2018.\nTuesday, September 6, 2022 at 4:30pm to 6:30pm\nBoston College, 153-189 College Road, Chestnut Hill, MA, 02467, USA", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://giitgwl.in/about-us/introduction", "date": "2023-12-08T06:12:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100724.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208045320-20231208075320-00496.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9530521631240845, "token_count": 265, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__78834930", "lang": "en", "text": "Mahatma Dhule Education Society has established a chain of Institutions and in this chain the Gwalior Institute of Information Technology, popularly known as GIIT established in Gwalior city is a part of GEC Group of Colleges.\nApart from various welfare schemes for the benefit of the people, the society plans to provide technical manpower for the national prosperity and improve the quality of life of the people through technological empowerment.\nThe GIIT has been established with the object of providing high quality Technical Education in the pollution free natural environment. It has been planned for overall development of the students; with all modern facilities of Infrastructure, Laboratories, Workshop, Computer Center, Library, Audio-Visual teaching-aids, Games & Sports facilities and other recreational facilities.\nMembers of the Executive Management Team of the College have a wide range of skills and experience in the fields of education and training and are actively involved in their respective professional associations, maintaining links with their colleagues to advance the interests of the students and faculty members. The college library has 12576 books and 148 journals. DELNET membership also is there so that students & staff can make full utilization of digital library network. A spacious Reading Room with Reference Books and Journals has been provided.\nCopyright © GIIT Gwalior\nDesigned by Withs Technosolutions", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://icucourses.com/pages/001-a01-life-and-times", "date": "2023-12-05T01:28:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100540.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205010358-20231205040358-00404.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9879491329193115, "token_count": 7857, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__35963666", "lang": "en", "text": "Life and Times\nSaint Thomas Aquinas lived in the thirteenth century, a tumultuous century filled with intellectual, ecclesiastical, and military conflicts. He lived from 1225 to 1274. I intend first to give a sketch of his life and his times and then to go on and look at his thought as recorded for us in an enormous number of volumes. We have sufficient information about Thomas's life to get a vivid picture of the kind of man he was and where and how he lived his life. He was born in a little town called Rocca Secca (dry rock). If you were to come down the old Roman road from Rome to Naples you would have seen then as you see now, high on a mountain, the magnificent white tile of the monastery of Monte Cassino which figured in Thomas's life. If you went west from about that point, you would come within twenty kilometers to a town, Rocca Secca. This is a modern town, and if you stop you are really not in Thomas's native city. If you turned and looked to the north there would be a small mountain, and you would see another town half way up that mountain. You might think, there is the town, that's the old town where Thomas lived. You would have to go up to the top of that mountain, and if you did you would see the ruins of the castle in which Thomas Aquinas was born and in which he lived the first five years of his life.\nAt the age of five he was taken to the monastery of Monte Cassino to begin his education. He stayed at Monte Cassino until about the age of fourteen, and then, as was to happen later, notably during the second World War, military conflict broke out in the vicinity. It was not considered safe for him to remain there, so he was sent down to the new University of Naples, which had been founded by Frederick II, the emperor, who was usually in conflict with the Pope. Thomas's brothers, military men, were on the side of the Emperor against the Pope. It's very confusing for us in many respects now to look back and think of the Pope as a secular as well as a spiritual ruler, a man with armies and a man who sent his troops into combat. It's a little difficult nowadays to think of the Swiss Guard going into combat any place.\nAt the University of Naples Thomas met members of a new religious order, one that had been founded by Saint Dominic, a Spaniard, a so called Order of Preachers, but more familiarly known as Dominicans, or in the LatinDominicanes. And that was sometimes broken up into two words, Domini and canes, Dogs of the Lord. They were a mendicant order like the Franciscans who had been founded about the same time. Thomas's family was appalled when at the age of nineteen he joined the Dominican Order.\nHe then started north with a band of his fellow friars in order to continue his education at Cologne and in Paris. But his family was so irate about his joining this ragtag bunch of Dogs of the Lord that they took him into custody, and for a year he was under house arrest by his family, who were trying to persuade him not that he shouldn't have a religious vocation but that if he was going to have one he should go to Monte Cassino. An uncle of his had been Abbot of Monte Cassino. No doubt the family thought that some such elevation as that lay ahead for Thomas. But Thomas was adamant in his Dominican vocation. After an episode in which his brothers put him to the ultimate test and introduced a woman of easy virtue into his room, and he drove her out, they decided, I suppose, that he was serious, and they let him go.\nHe rejoined the Dominican Friars and went north, perhaps first to Paris. We're not sure of this. But we do know that he was at Cologne studying with the great German Dominican, Albert the Great. It was there that Thomas's knowledge of Aristotle, which had begun at Monte Cassino and then expanded enormously at Naples, was consolidated. Albert was one of the great students of Aristotle in the thirteenth century. Indeed, he wrote a paraphrase of the whole Aristotelean opus.\nAfter Cologne Thomas went to the University of Paris, and there he began and completed his work for the Master's of Theology. After that he was given one of the Regent Professorships that the Dominicans held at Paris -- they had two. Thomas would have taught at the Convent of Saint James, the Dominican convent named for the street on which it stood, the road of Saint James leading to Saint James of Compostela, a great pilgrimage route in the Middle Ages. Thomas would have lectured in the convents; students would have come to him. As you will see, the University of Paris was not an enormous number of buildings put up just for that purpose, but existed in such places as the Dominican convent and the cathedral school at Notre Dame and so forth.\nAfter a three-year stint as a professor at the University of Paris, Thomas was sent by his order back to Italy, and there is a nine- or ten-year period during which we find him at various places in Italy, in Orvieto for example, and in Viterbo. Finally, at the end of the ten years he is teaching at Santa Sabina in Rome, the great Dominican house, which of course is still there. It's sometimes thought that he was a member of the Papal Force. The popes were out of Rome because of the military situation and were in semi-exile in Orvieto and Viterbo, little towns north of Rome. Thomas did indeed become quite friendly with Pope Urban IV, but it doesn't seem to be the case that he was actually a member of the Papal Curia.\nAt the end of those ten years, this Italian interlude, Thomas was teaching at the Dominican house of Santa Sabina in Rome, and from there he was called back to Paris in an unusual assignment, a second three-year stint, as a Regent Professor of Theology at the University of Paris. For reasons that we will see this was a very intellectually tumultuous time, and it's doubtless the case that he was brought back there in order to confront difficulties that had arisen because of the influx of the writings of Aristotle in Latin translation. He taught for three more years and then, in 1272, he returned to Italy and to Naples. It was when he was on a trip from Naples to the Council at Lyon, a council had been called there, that Thomas fell ill. He stayed first with a niece, and then he was moved to the Cistercian Abbey at Fossanova. It is there, on March 7, 1274, that he died.\nThe role that Monte Cassino played early in Thomas's life leads us to the larger question of what medieval education consisted of. Thomas happens to have existed or lived at a time when a traditional medieval understanding ofeducation was suddenly disrupted by the introduction of the new learning to which I've already referred. The traditional medieval view dated from the Dark Ages, from the time of a man called Cassiodorus. Though a layman, he founded a monastery in Italy called Vivarium and there wrote an Institutiones, or a constitution for those Monks, in which he laid out the relationship between secular learning on the one hand and sacred learning on the other.\nSecular learning was summed up, for Cassiodorus, in the seven liberal arts. Those arts were divided into a trivium and a quadrivium, a threefold way and a fourfold way. The parts of the trivium were grammar, rhetoric and logic. And those of the quadrivium, the fourfold way, were arithmetic, geometry, astronomy and music. Fourfold way and threefold way -- ways to what? Ways to wisdom. And where is wisdom to be found? In Sacred Scripture. So the arts were intended to be studied as a propaedeudic to the study of Scripture. This was, we might say, an establishment of a modus vivendibetween secular learning and sacred learning that was to last well into the twelfth century.\nWhat can we acquire by means of our own natural capacities? Even the pagans had discovered that the liberal arts were studied in terms of certain authors, authority, so that Prician and Donatus, for example, would be the authors to study for grammar. Aristotle was the author studied for logic, Cicero for rhetoric, and so on. In the Dark Ages, when this was beginning, monasteries like Monte Cassino looked like fortifications, and they were placed so that they could be seen from a long distance, but they could also look out and see if any trouble were coming. In these very uneasy times monasteries were the custodian of such fragments of classical learning as had been shored against the ruin of the Roman Empire and the demise of the Roman system of education, which had of course spread across Europe, but with the Barbarian invasion had collapsed and disappeared. In the Dark Ages the monasteries were getting a recovery of that learning. What is noteworthy is that classical learning, secular learning, is seen in terms of a complementarity with Sacred Scripture, with the truths that had been revealed to us by God in the Bible. This twofold layer, we can surmise, is precisely what Thomas would have been introduced to as a young boy at Monte Cassino, the three R's.\nThe trivium gives us, by derivation of the word, \"trivial\", as we might say \"ABC\". These were the most elementary first steps of education, but they led on to the arts of the quadrivium and ultimately to the study of the Bible. The education that Thomas was introduced to at Monte Cassino, I'm suggesting, was the traditional medieval understanding of the relationship between secular learning and sacred learning. So he would have been instructed in the arts. These are fragments of classical thought. If we look back at the writings of Plato and Aristotle, we see arts that function so prominently through the early Middle Ages to be a very slender sample of what had been achieved in the classical Greek period. From the Dark Ages on medievalists could not look at all the writings of Plato and all the writings of Aristotle: one, they weren't just sitting on shelves, and two, they would have been in Greek.\nBoethius, a contemporary of Cassiodorus, had set out to translate into Latin all of the writings of Aristotle and all the writings of Plato. This tells us something. This tells us that knowledge of Greek, which was the common language, is fading away, and if the achievement of Greece is to be passed on and understood in Europe it has to be put into the language dominant in Europe, that is Latin.\nNow this project of Boethius would have been enormous under any circumstances. He was a busy politician as well as a scholar. And as it happens he did not complete very much at all, a few works of Aristotle, so that from the fifth and sixth century on through the twelfth, the name Aristotle would have been linked to a logical work such as theCategories, or the logical work On Interpretation. And that would be it. And as far as Plato went, little or nothing was known of Plato directly. There was a partial translation of the dialog of Plato's called the Timaeus, probably the least difficult dialog of Plato. But that would have been Plato. Of course through the Church Fathers Greek and Latin knowledge of ancient philosophy was gotten indirectly. Book eight for example of Saint Augustine's City of God is devoted to a sketch of philosophy.\nWhen we talk about books we should remind ourselves that we are talking about manuscripts, that is handwritten documents, so that if a book were to be had someone was going to have to sit down and copy it out word for word. One of the things that was done in monasteries, in a room called the scriptorium, was copying manuscripts so that these could be traded with other places for works that one did not have. So you would get a gradual building up of the library holdings of a monastery by copying, trading and so forth. You can imagine the possibilities for mistakes in that kind of copying. We don't do this sort of thing any more, but if you ever did sit down and copy out something by hand you would probably find that you had skipped a sentence or that you had misspelled a word or made one kind of mistake or another. If you think of this as being copied and being copied and being copied and copied and so forth, you can see that over centuries you could get a very flawed document that professed to be, say, the Categories of Aristotle, or On Interpretation of Aristotle.\nIt's not until the invention of printing that we get anything like copies which are identical with the type set by the printer. But in this older fashion of disseminating learning there were mistakes and variations in manuscripts, which has led toa great scholarly task in modern times where a scholar will gather together all of the existing extant copies of a particular work and compare them and try to see which of them derives from which, if that's possible. Often the scholar will end up with six or seven or more copies of the work which don't seem to be derivative from one another. He then has to establish a critical edition: that is, what is the best reading of this work, choosing among the variations in the copies that he has. When we read Aristotle, we do it in English translation; it's done from a Greek text which was established in just this way. But there are gaps of centuries between, say, the lives of Plato and Aristotle and the oldest Greek manuscript of their work.\nIn the early Middle Ages the knowledge of Greek all but faded away. Boethius was competent in both languages anddid, in part at least, achieve what he undertook in translating Aristotle into Latin. Boethius also wrote an arithmetic and a work on music, and these function in the arts of the quadrivium in medieval education. My point is that there is something very conservative and traditional about medieval education from the beginning. It's as if one is looking back to a golden age and is trying to retrieve it to a degree that this is possible given the difficulties that I've already mentioned. All of this is seen in the schema that we find in the Institutions of Cassiodorus: all of this learning, this secular learning, is seen as subservient to the understanding of Scripture and of course in the monastery to the liturgical path.\nThose monks who devoted their lives to the chanting of the Hours and the Liturgy of the Mass in the abbey chapel would of course have to be learned to be able to understand and appreciate these prayers that they were offering up. By and large, as you may know, the Psalms make up the Hours of the Office, as it was called, the Opus Dei, the work of God, that was the principle prayer life of the monk. The education in the monastery was aimed at the formation of these choir monks. But a few children of the nobles such as Thomas Aquinas would be admitted into a monastic school and would live a religious life while they were there, but need not be seen as candidates for membership in the order .\nSo the education of Thomas at Monte Cassino, we can surmise, is pretty much the same thing that had been going on from the Dark Ages, from the sixth century, in Cassiodorus. There were of course variations from school to school in terms of which of the arts was emphasized as opposed to the others, and grammar became what we would call literary criticism, so that the Latin classics would be read under the heading of grammar. It wasn't just syntax and vocabulary, but it was a matter of textual interpretation of great works of literature as well.\nWhen Thomas went to Naples he came into a university situation where all of that was now beginning to crumble. The reason for the loss of the hegemony of the liberal arts was the arrival in Latin translation towards the end of the twelfth century and in the thirteenth century of treatises of Aristotle. These were accompanied by Arabic commentaries by men who were known as Averroes and Avicenna, and this was terribly important as we will see. If you look at some of these early texts you will see a page, and Aristotle's text will be in the middle, and then the commentary will bracket it, so that to read Aristotle originally was to read him through the lens of various commentaries.\nThis was an extremely important development that Thomas had to confront in his own life. But what we have to see is the excitement that was generated by the arrival of this vast new library of books -- books like the Politics of Aristotle, the Ethics of Aristotle, the Metaphysics of Aristotle, On the Soul of Aristotle. We can imagine someone saying: \"Where does this fit in our schema of secular learning, the seven liberal arts?\" It doesn't. There had to be a rethinking of the soul, a recognition of the soul of secular learning as represented chiefly by Aristotle and by these Arabic commentators on Aristotle. There was no way in which that could be fused into the seven liberal arts. So the conflict of secular learning, of philosophy, we might say, is remarkably expanded. And Thomas at Naples, where some of the translation was going on and many of these newly translated texts were coming into use, would have become aware of this expansion of the horizon of secular learning, and it was to characterize his art.\nI mentioned that when Thomas went north to study with Saint Albert in Cologne he consolidated his knowledge of Aristotle. We can see that in monastic education he would have become acquainted with some logical writings of Aristotle. When he goes to Naples these other treatises of Aristotle are suddenly on the table and causing, as you can imagine, great intellectual excitement. When he goes to Cologne he is working with a great Dominican educator who paraphrased the whole of Aristotle -- in Latin of course -- and assimilated it in that way. At Cologne Thomas was the assistant of Albert the Great. Albert commented there on the Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle, and the edition that we have of Albert's commentary is said to be the work of his assistant Thomas Aquinas, that is the editing of it. He was later to write his own commentary on the Ethics, and it's interesting to compare that of Albert that he edited and his own later commentary.\nWhen we talk about the transition from liberal arts tradition to the university it is better to think of it in terms of the University of Paris rather than of Naples. Paris was the place where Thomas was ultimately educated and where he taught, as I've mentioned, for six years, two three-year stints, as a Regent Professor in the Dominican house in Paris. The twelfth century is said to have had the great misfortune of being followed by the thirteenth century, which pretty well eclipsed it for a long time in the eyes of scholars. This has been remedied in more recent years, and the liveliness and excitement, intellectual excitement, of the twelfth century is being more and more realized. When we think of a century that begins with Saint Anselm and take it through Abelard, Hugh of Saint Victor, and John of Salisbury, and so forth, we realize that these are men who, if they didn't have to compete with such giants of the thirteenth century as Bonaventure and Thomas and Scotus and later Ockham, would have loomed larger than they do.\nJohn of Salisbury is an interesting case. He was an Englishman who came to Paris to study in the twelfth century. Already Paris was a magnet drawing people interested in learning. They had monastic schools, the Convent of Saint Victor, home of the Augustinian Monks of Saint Victor, the order that eventually Martin Luther would belong to. They had a house in Paris and great scholars there who drew students from all over. It was on the left bank in the so called Latin Quarter, because Latin was the language of these scholars who were coming in from all kinds of countries, and the teaching and learning was done in this common language rather than in the vernacular.\nThere was also the cathedral school at Notre Dame. When towns began to form and when life settled down to some degree, learning shifted to the city, around the seat or the chair of the bishop, his cathedra, his cathedral church. What we had here was a reprise of liberal arts education and the study of Scripture. The cathedral school aimed at training priests for that bishop. In Paris in the twelfth century there was the cathedral school at Notre Dame on the island in the Seine, and then on the left bank you had these monastic schools. You had on the bridges of Paris little shops where people taught logic. I suppose you just leaned over the counter and took a course in logic from someone in this way. It was a very exciting time. John of Salisbury has provided us with an account of what it was like to be a student in Paris in the twelfth century, and it was indeed very exciting.\nWhat happens as we move into the thirteenth century is that, as an organic development out of cathedral and monastic education, the university arises. The university is first of all a corporation. It's not a campus, although it was on the left bank basically. It's not a lot of buildings, it is a corporation of the masters and students of Paris. Students were seen as apprentices who would go through a more and more specified set of years of training and reach a point when they would be themselves recognized as masters of the craft. This is the origin of the university as a kind of training ground for future masters.\nNow, as I've already mentioned, the hegemony of the liberal arts is disturbed by the arrival of this new learning. And the university from its very inception, from the very reception of its charter from the pope at the beginning of the thirteenth century, is a cockpit of conflict and argument as to the relationship between this new learning, Aristotle, in effect, on the one hand, and the Christian faith on the other. The liberal arts tradition had, as I mentioned, established the modus vivendi between reason and faith, between secular learning and sacred learning. All that was now exploded by the arrival of all of these new treatises and commentaries, new ideas, new suggestions as to the analysis of physical objects and the nature of the cosmos, the destiny of man, where did it all come from, and so forth.\nHere you had in philosophical works by pagan authors answers to these questions that in the liberal art tradition wouldhave been put off to the study of the Bible. You would look for answers to those big questions in Scripture. Now you had, as it were, a rival teaching on these big questions, what is a human being, what is right, what is wrong, what is the purpose of human life, is death the end for a human being, how did the cosmos get here, and so forth. In theMetaphysics of Aristotle and the Physics of Aristotle and his various cosmological works you have these things discussed. And it looks as if they are rival to the views derived previously from Scripture.\nSo too with respect to morality. The Nicomachean Ethics, one of the first of Aristotle's books to be translated into Latin, available already in the last quarter of the twelfth century, is addressing the question of what is the purpose of human life. In the light of that purpose how do we appraise actions as good or bad? Is this something that is compatible with the Christian view of life? Are Aristotle's statements about the cosmos and the first cause of the cosmos compatible with the teachings derived from Sacred Scripture?\nOf course everyone in the educational system was a clerk, was a cleric, had at least tonsure setting him off from the laity. This was one of the functions of the incorporating of the masters and students of Paris. It gave them a legal status. They were no longer to be treated simply as citizens in Paris, but they were students of the university, and you have the beginning of town-gown disputes, some of them quite bloody in the twelfth century when students went out, as students of course no longer do, to get drunk and to run up bills in taverns and get into fights. If they were students they could not be arrested by the civil authorities. They would be taken into custody and be judged by members of the university. So that corporation was a very important step for the status of the member of the university. But the more interesting thing is this intellectual conflict between, on the one hand, the Christian understanding of what life is all about and, on the other hand, this new and surprising philosophical teaching on such matters.\nFrom the very beginning there is a wariness about it. These translations were made in Toledo in Spain as well as in other centers and then came into the centers of learning of the West. We have a translation of Averroes' commentary on the De Anima that was made at Toledo, and in the preface to it we realize that there were Jewish scholars and Muslim scholars and Christians in a team, in a translating team, and it looks as if they translated first of all into the vernacular Spanish and then into Latin. And those were the texts that entered into the educational system.\nOf course the Arabs had already translated Aristotle into Arabic. So the translation was initially not from the Greek but from Arabic to perhaps vernacular Spanish then into Latin. Almost immediately after that kind of translation had begun translations were made from the original Greek texts that had survived, so they get sometimes rival translations of the same work of Aristotle. It's exciting when we look at these centers and the effort that went into producing these translations and the eagerness with which people sought to get hold of copies of them. That kind of excitement I think is very good.\nDeriving from this was problem that I mentioned: how does this comport with what we believe? All of these people were clerics, all Christian believers, so this isn't some alien sort of problem that is being visited upon them, it is a problem that would have surged up in them themselves. There were restrictions at Paris in reading Aristotle, and often this is misunderstood to mean that you couldn't have a copy of Aristotle and you couldn't in the privacy of your own home, in a plain brown wrapper, say, read the Metaphysics of Aristotle. Instead, what this means is that you could not base a course, a lecture course, on the writings of Aristotle.\nThat prohibition was lifted. But it tells us of the concern of scholars as to the compatibility of the new learning of writings of Aristotle in all their amplitude on the one hand, and Christian learning. You might say that this is the central issue in the thirteenth century. How do we find a new modus vivendi between this expanded front of secular learning, philosophy, now, in all its amplitude? How do we decide what the relationship is between that on the one hand and Christian faith and the interpretation of that faith over the centuries that had become traditional? The central issue then that arose in the thirteenth century because of the arrival of this new learning was how does it compare with what believers believe. As I say, all the masters and students were Christian believers, so that this was their problem not somebody else's problem. They addressed it in somewhat different ways. Some felt that there was clear conflict between teachings of Aristotle and the Christian faith and consequently it was a waste of time to mull over what he had to say.\nThe place within the university in which the new learning, Aristotle, would have been studied and lectured on would have been the arts school. Now I mentioned that when Thomas was bound to the University of Naples he was fourteen years old. People entered the university at that age and they worked towards a Master of Arts, and they did this in a faculty, a kind of entry faculty of the university called the Faculty of Arts. The very title suggests an effort to suggest continuity with the liberal arts tradition. When one received the Master of Arts he became eligible to move into one of the higher faculties. There were three: Theology, Medicine and Law. Different universities became more famous for one of these upper faculties than for others.\nWhen we see the emergence of the University of Paris out of those twelfth-century antecedents, the monastic school and the cathedral school at Notre Dame, at the beginning of the thirteenth century, suddenly all over Europe, and with a rapidity that is astounding, universities were established. Maps have been prepared that show these dots representing universities spreading across the map of Europe and of course into England with the formation of the Universities of Oxford and then Cambridge. This thirteenth-century phenomenon spurred out, we might say, as much by this new learning as anything else.\nThe arena in which this confrontation with the new learning took place would have been principally the arts college. Buttheologians like Thomas Aquinas became interested in the way in which Aristotle was being viewed by some of the Masters of Arts at the University of Paris. We can summarize the difficulty that confronted people with respect to the thought of Aristotle in terms of what were called the errors of Aristotle. The first one had to do with the origin of the world. Aristotle taught that the world had always been, that it made no sense to talk about the world as coming into being, and by way of a change. That looks to be flat out contradictory to the revelation in Genesis that in the beginning God created heaven and earth. They seem to have a contradictory opposition. Either the world is eternal or it is not. Aristotle taught it was eternal. The believer holds, on the basis of the Scripture, that it isn't. Therefore Aristotle must be wrong.\nAnother error had to do with the immortality of the soul. Aristotle was taken by the Arabic commentators Averroes andAvicenna to be saying, when he analyzed human intellection, that this is not a material change going on, this is an immaterial or spiritual activity. On that basis he would say that this intellect or this soul that has such an intellect cannot cease to be, cannot corrupt. Now what Averroes said Aristotle was saying was not that your soul and mine will not corrupt. It's not a matter of personal immortality, but that there is a soul somewhere, an intellect that thinks through us, without which we could not think, and that is what is immortal or incorruptible. But you and I, presumably, on this understanding, would simply cease to be entirely at death, and that would be the end of it. You can see that this is totally incompatible with Christian belief. The Christian lives his life in the certainty that he will persist in existence beyond his life, and indeed the quality of that future life depends on how he comports himself here and now in this time. So he is constantly looking ahead to his destiny beyond this life. And it's a personal one. It's not just man that will survive but you and I and all other individuals. That's the Christian belief. Aristotle, on the Averroistic interpretation, is in effect denying that. One of those views has to be right and the other wrong. The believer is holding what he holds on the basis of the authority of God revealing, therefore he rejects this philosophical proposal.\nFinally a third one had to do with whether or not God knows the world. Aristotle in the twelfth book of the Metaphysicsgives a description of God as thought thinking itself. The suggestion seems to be that it would be demeaning for God to be occupied with things below him. On this basis it was taken that he didn't know what was going on in the universe, didn't want to know. It would have been demeaning for God to take note of the universe. That on the one hand, and on the other the Christian belief that his eye is on the sparrow and the very hairs of our head are numbered, we are named by our own name by God, and so forth. One of these has to be wrong.\nThese were the problems, among many others, that were raised by the introduction of the writings of Aristotle. In the arts faculty at Paris there were bumptious Masters of Arts who wanted to maintain what is called by historians the two truth spirit. There is a lot of dispute about this, but what they clearly seem to be saying was, it is possible to hold philosophically a certain thing to be true and to hold its opposite to be true on the basis of Christian faith. So that where you had a contradictory opposition p or not p they were saying: in philosophy p is true, and in faith or the religious believer not p is true.\nThis brought theologians like Thomas Aquinas into the fray with great energy. Thomas has a number of polemical works directed precisely against these interpretations. He has a little work On the Eternity of the World. He has another one On the Uniqueness of Intellect, is there only one mind that thinks through us and so forth. And what we find in Thomas is not that he sees a conflict here where others have seen one. In the case of personal immortality he disputes the Averroistic interpretation of Aristotle. You see, that isn't what that text means. You can't read the text that way. Not only in the relevant chapters in the third book of De Anima but also in the totality of Aristotle's writings that interpretation of Averroes is simply wrong. Thomas, in that little work I mentioned On the Uniqueness of Intellect, gives a textual refutation of that interpretation of Aristotle.\nSo what emerges from this is that there isn't a problem. Aristotle wouldn't teach something in conflict with the faith. And Thomas does much the same thing with the question of God's knowledge, and argues that what Aristotle was addressing is that God does not derive his knowledge from creatures as if they were the causes or occasions of His knowledge. And of course Thomas's creation here would be, they are because God thinks of them, and so if He wasn't thinking of them they wouldn't be there. So as an interpretation of Aristotle, Thomas would not see any big conflict here.\nEternity of the world is a much trickier one. There is no doubt that Aristotle thought that the world had always been; there is no doubt that it is Christian belief that the world had a beginning in time, that time had a beginning. In the beginning God created. What Thomas suggested here was that the eternity or non-eternity of the world is undecideable on a philosophical basis, and the only way it is decided for us is on the basis of revelation. In accepting the Bible we accept that the world had a beginning in time. Thomas's view was if we didn't have that we wouldn't know one way or the other. But that doesn't seem to address the problem whether Aristotle taught that the world had a beginning in time.Thomas would say either those are probable reasons, that is there is nothing necessary about them, or if Aristotle thought these were necessary he was just wrong.\nSo Thomas' reading of Aristotle is a very careful one, and we can see that it's animated by the underlying assumption that there is a complementarity between the new learning and the Christian faith. There is no incompatibility between what the human mind can learn about the world and ourselves on its own and what we have been told in Scripture, what revelation tells us. These are complementary. Sometimes there seems to be a conflict, but it's an apparent conflict, if reason is being used properly, and not a real conflict. This is a kind of a charter for the role of secular learning alongside Christian faith which is a new modus vivendi. We'll be looking at it in some more detail as we go on. This is a great achievement of Thomas, and it was done in terms of a great controversy, the Latin Averroistic controversy.\nChesterton in his little book on Saint Thomas Aquinas, The Dumb Ox, zeroes in on this as the central achievement, and rightly so. Thomas Aquinas reestablished in a very tumultuous time the complementarity of faith and reason, of secular learning and of sacred learning. We are struck by the fact that a man who was functioning as a theology teacher at Paris during his second stay there from 1269 to 1272, lecturing and writing while working on the Summa Theologiaeamong other things, is writing commentaries on twelve works of Aristotle. This has to be seen as a kind of moonlighting; this wasn't part of his task as a Regent Master of Theology. But it emphasizes or brings home to us how terribly important Thomas saw this problem to be and how important it was to be sure that there was a conflict between philosophy and the faith, not to run to the conclusion that there was such a conflict.\nOf course what angered him was the suggestion of these young masters in the arts faculty, the so called Latin Averroists, followers of the Averroistic interpretation on the immortality of the soul. What angered him was the impious suggestion that God would have proposed for our acceptance as true in revelation something we could know to be false, since we could know its contradictory in philosophy to be true if the Latin Averroists were right. This is a violation of the most fundamental principle of human thinking and indeed of existence, that you can't get both sides of contradiction simultaneously true. Things cannot be and not be at the same time. This is the underpinning of that logical rule. But the Latin Averroists seem to have this insouciant notion that they could hold as true their interpretation of Aristotle, which was in conflict with the faith, and hang on to the faith as well. Thomas sees this as impious because it would be suggesting that God is saying, believe this, even though you can know the opposite is true.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://search.nap.edu/html/dying-to-quit/front.html", "date": "2021-12-04T19:57:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-49/segments/1637964363006.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20211204185021-20211204215021-00290.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7907177209854126, "token_count": 309, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-49__0__77445956", "lang": "en", "text": "Why We Smoke and How We Stop\nJOSEPH HENRY PRESS\nJOSEPH HENRY PRESS 2101 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20418\nThe Joseph Henry Press, an imprint of the National Academy Press, was created with\nthe goal of making books on science, technology, and health more widely available to\nprofessionals and the public. Joseph Henry was one of the founders of the National\nAcademy of Sciences and a leader of early American science.\nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data\nDying to quit : why we smoke and how we stop / Janet Brigham.\nIncludes bibliographical references and index.\nISBN 0-309-06409-0 (alk. paper)\n1. Cigarette habitPsychological aspects. 2. Cigarette habit\nPrevention. 3. TobaccoPhysiological effect. I. Title.\nPhotographs by Harry Heleotis, New York City.\nCopyright 1998 by Janet Brigham. All rights reserved.\nPrinted in the United States of America.\nThis book is dedicated\nto those who are dying to quit.\n[Table of Contents]\nCopyright 1998 National Academy Press", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.voicefirstlaunchpad.com/industries/education", "date": "2022-09-27T05:26:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334987.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927033539-20220927063539-00630.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.944625973701477, "token_count": 131, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__270851292", "lang": "en", "text": "Novel Effect is a free, award-winning app that brings your books to life with music, sound effects, and character voices — custom-made to celebrate the tone of each story. As you read aloud, Novel Effect follows the sound of your voice and responds at just the right moment. Skip pages, pause to talk about the illustrations, or re-read your favorite parts and the app will keep up with you wherever you are in the book. Add an interactive, screen-free dimension to hundreds of kids books you know and love. Perfect for bedtime, in the classroom and library, or wherever story time takes you!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.oneoption.com/archives/option-trading-books/", "date": "2023-12-06T07:13:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00407.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9225319027900696, "token_count": 416, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__155785291", "lang": "en", "text": "There are many option trading books worthreading. Before you consider one, youshould have a basic understanding oftechnical and fundamental analysis. Ibelieve you need to be a good stock trader before you can become a good optiontrader.\nHere are a few of my favorite optiontrading books in order of complexity.\nOptions:Essential Concepts, Third Edition by The Options Institute. The Options Institute wasformed by the various option trading exchanges to educate retail and institutionalclients. This option trading book givesan overview on the history, pricing, strategies, floor operations and MarketMaking. It is easyto read and it provides an excellent foundation.\nOptionsfor the Stock Investor, by James Bittman. Thisoption trading book goes through many of the basicoption trading concepts and the terminology.James is an instructor at The Options Institute and he has decades of experience. He is one of the most knowledgeable authorsin the industry.\nOptionsAs a Strategic Investment, by LawrenceMcMillan. In short, this book is known by many as the “option trading Bible”. I have read it cover-to-cover manytimes. It is detailed andcomprehensive. It explains every optiontrading strategy and every option pricing concept. If you read it and understand half of it, youwill know more than 90% of the people engaged in option trading.\nMcMillanon Options, Second Edition by LawrenceMcMillan. Larry is one of the foremost authoritieson option trading. In this option tradingbook he rolls up his sleeves and dives into some of his favorite option tradingstrategies. He uses examples to illustrate his approach.\nOptionVolatility and Pricing: Advance Trading Strategies and Techniques, by SheldonNatenberg. This option trading book gets intoserious option trading strategies and you need to have a good understanding ofthe basics.\nAs I mentioned before, to be a good optiontrader, you need to be a good stock trader first. Start with basicbooks on technical and fundamental stock analysis and then work your way up.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://grindingtovalhalla.wordpress.com/2009/08/27/one-shot-scott-nicholson/", "date": "2017-04-25T10:43:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120338.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00422-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9718079566955566, "token_count": 2115, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__175837550", "lang": "en", "text": "One shot: Scott Nicholson\nPosted by Randolph Carter on August 27, 2009\nWhat do you do for a living?\nI am a library scientist as an Associate Professor at Syracuse University’s School of Information Studies. I also run the Library Game Lab of Syracuse where we study the intersection of gaming and libraries. In the past, I have been a network administrator, a reference librarian, and a statistical modeler for Citigroup.\nWould it be possible for you to give us a brief overview of your gaming background?\nI’ve been gaming for over 30 years. Board games have always been my primary interest. That said, I’ve spent considerable amount of time with RPGs (lots of Call of Cthulhu, Warhammer Fantasy, Earthdawn) and livescale roleplaying with the foam-sword wielding International Fantasy Gaming Society. I’ve always had consoles from the Atari 2600 on up. I’ve done computer gaming through my Commodore 128, Amiga, and PCs, handheld gaming, and even worked for Wizards as a Netrep for The Imagination Network answering Magic: The Gathering questions. My first professional design was as a co-author on Call of Cthulhu Live, 1st edition.\nAs someone who collects board games, would you know how many you actually own?\nAround 1000. I tend to sell games frequently; I probably sell a hundred board games a year through auctions and markets at conventions. If I try a game and don’t see a time where that would be the game I would pull out, I sell it. I’m not a collector for the sake of a collection.\nIf possible, list all the MMOs you’ve played extensively.\nEverquest, where I focused on a Bard and juggling spells World of Warcraft, on and off from the beginning. I find that I need to have people I enjoy talking with – the game itself isn’t enough to keep me playing. I’ve played around with many of the others, but those are the only two that I would consider that I played extensively.\nCan you recall that first MMO “wow!” moment?\nI think it would be logging onto Everquest, running around, and realizing that all of these other people running around were controlled by other players. Back then, this was a big deal.\nAt your peak, how much time per week would you say you spent gaming? How about now?\nThis is a difficult question, as I’m doing quite a bit of work related to gaming. So, for me, I am typically spending much more time working on things related to gaming than I am actually gaming. I do the Board Games with Scott video cast, and those episodes can take 30-40 hours to do. I also host the Games in Libraries Podcast, and am a voice on the On Board Games podcast.\nFor my work, I’m doing presentations and workshops on gaming, as well as writing books on the topic. I taught a class via YouTube this summer where I prepared one video every day on the topic, and that created several weeks where I was working on gaming topics for 80-100 hours a week.\nSo, my life is so entwined with game-related experiences that it’s hard to pull it all apart.\nWould you care to share an amusing and/or interesting anecdote from your gaming days?\nI think the funniest things are happening now, as many folks know about Board Games with Scott. About half of the time that I travel somewhere and visit a game shop, someone knows me. This summer, I was in Utrecht at a game shop. While I was shopping, someone recognized me. We chatted for a while, and then when he left, the shop owner asked how he knew me. I explained about my show, and the shop owner looked at me like I was crazy. The next person who came in the door looked at me, and exclaimed, “It’s celebrity day! It’s Scott Nicholson!”\nBecause there aren’t a lot of known faces in the board game world. Having one means I get recognized a lot.\nYou’re a major proponent of gaming in libraries. Could you take a minute and explain what the movement is and how you got involved in it?\nJust a minute? I do a full-day workshop on it. Libraries have been supporting gaming since the 1850s. The games have taken different forms over the decades, but it’s been there. Now as more people are engaged with gaming, the engagement with the libraries and gaming is growing. Many libraries host gaming events where people can play board, card, computer, or console games with each other. Games are a form of entertainment media, and as they replace books and movies as a primary form of entertainment, the libraries are fulfilling that need.\nMany public libraries are community hubs and the games allow members of the community who may never interact to enjoy spending time with each other.\nI got engaged with it about 3 years ago. I saw that the growing focus was on video games in libraries as “gaming in libraries” and I knew that there was a much wider variety of game types that libraries have been and could use to meet their goals. I got involved to study it as a professor, gather evidence on the phenomenon, and explore when gaming is appropriate and how it can be most effectively used as a library service.\nDo you see a way that MMOs could be incorporated into this?\nThey already are. Some libraries are running World of Warcraft or Runescape events where they get a group of people together in a computer lab, log on at the same time, and teach a group how to play an MMO. When you have a group of players all sharing the same physical space and in-game space, social interactions go on between those players.\nAnother area of research exploration is understanding the information structures that support World of Warcraft. To play the game, it requires significant use of information resources and development of strong searching and other information literacy skills. By drawing connections between these skills and general information seeking skills, librarians can help players become better searchers by tapping the skills they have developed to play the game.\nThere also is a Libraries and Librarians Guild on Aerie Peak in World of Warcraft. This is akin to an always-running library conference, where players in the guild chat about real-world events in librarianship while grinding away.\nWhile Second Life is not an MMORPG in the same sense as WoW, there is a significant library presence there. At the Info Island, there is most likely at least one reference librarian always on. Anyone needing help can visit the Second Life Alliance Library space and get assistance with information.\nAre you at all concerned that board gaming may become a thing of the past due to the popularity of video games especially with our younger gamers?\nConcerned? Not really. Board Games are a form of entertainment media. They provide face-to-face interaction, and that is the element that is missing in video games. Many folks who stare at a screen all day like to play an analog game to get back to these in-person social connections.\nI see analog and digital games merging through surface computing. These tables would allow people to enjoy the face-to-face experience with the convenience of a digital game. But I like fiddling with my bits (during games), so I’ll miss that!\nYou’ve recently created your own board game entitled Tulipmania 1637. Would you mind explaining what the game is about?\nTulipmania was the first well-known bubble market. It happened in the Netherlands in the 1600’s and almost completely ruined the Dutch economy. I learned about it at the Tulip museum in Amsterdam, and thought.. “Hey, that should be a game!”. I like economic games, and so set to designing a game. When I hit a design quandary, I did research on what really happens in a bubble stock market as to provide a realistic view on this phenomenon.\nHow difficult of a process was it for you in creating the game and then finding a publisher?\nOh, it was very easy to create a bad game. Making it into a good game was the tough process. What really helped was a convention I attended with many strong boardgamers who were willing to be honest about my game. Too many people playtest only with family, friends, or their local group and don’t get the quantity of feedback from objective experienced gamers needed to improve the game. Every night, I printed a new board and new cards. During this event, a publisher saw the game and decided to take a copy with him.\nYou wake up to a world where you are the head of a company developing an MMO. You have unlimited funds and resources available to you. Please describe the kind of game you would make.\nI would create a game that combines the gameplay of an MMO with the resources available through digital library services in a steampunk modern world. During the play of the game, players would be required to learn various tools to do research in real resources. As they play, they would become much stronger at searching, recognizing untrustworthy information resources, and generally improve their information literacy skills. Perhaps I’d call it “Beyond Google” as a key lesson to teach is that Google is not the place where people should finish their searching.\nAt least, that’s the library science professor in me, as part of that funding could then fund my Library Game Lab for a very long time.\nIs there anything else you’d like to share with this gamer audience?\nReach out to your local library and volunteer to help with their gaming programs (or start one)! Many libraries are interested, but don’t have the gaming expertise needed to do it well. As you know, you can make a lot of mistakes in selecting games, and you can help libraries avoid those mistakes.\nTo learn more, check out my free Gaming in Libraries course.\nAre you a researcher? I’ve got all of my game-related publications at the Library Game Lab of Syracuse.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://penticon.org/software.php?product_id=24", "date": "2020-03-30T12:29:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370497042.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20200330120036-20200330150036-00218.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8959352970123291, "token_count": 111, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__197423659", "lang": "en", "text": "Hebrew Lite (Palm OS 4.x) is intended for people who want \"read-only\" Hebrew on their Palm powered device, and it includes free registration for Luach - the Integrated Jewish Calendar. This version is intended for devices running Palm OS 4.x and lower.\nHebrew Lite is perfect for use with the Luach and Omer applications and for reading Hebrew Doc files. You can download Hebrew Lite and use if for 30 days before you need to register. For additional information, and installation instructions see the Hebrew Lite web page", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://artcollection.usj.edu/", "date": "2018-05-28T01:27:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794870604.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20180528004814-20180528024814-00281.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.847353994846344, "token_count": 128, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__92558278", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the ART GALLERY's online collections database\nThe Art Gallery's Collections Database makes the collection more excessible for students, scholars, and the general public. As our mission indicates we seek to \"inspire, instruct, challenge, encourage inquiry, and promote scholarship.\" We hope that by making it easier for everyone to access our collection we move closer to our goal. Any questions regarding objects included in the online database can be addresse to the Collections Manager at email@example.com.\nPlease use the menu items at the left to begin browsing the collection.\nLast updated: 9/19/2012", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://bio-ontologies-book.org/", "date": "2017-11-22T16:43:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806615.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20171122160645-20171122180645-00006.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9013623595237732, "token_count": 481, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__65673291", "lang": "en", "text": "In recent years the biological sciences have generated very large, complex data sets whose management, analysis and sharing have created unprecedented challenges. The development of ontologies, originally driven by the invention of the semantic web, has been critical in handling this data and permitting interoperability between databases and between applications. The book emphasizes computational and algorithmic issues surrounding bio-ontologies, and additionally offers a number of exercises and tutorials designed to help readers use software such as Protege and applications designed especially for OBO ontologies, including the Ontologizer, which was developed by the authors. The book provides readers with the foundation to use ontologies as a starting point for new bioinformatics research projects or to support current molecular genetics research projects. By supplying a self-contained introduction to OBO ontologies and the Semantic Web, it bridges the gap between both fields and helps readers see what each can contribute to the analysis and understanding of biomedical data.\nThe first part of the book defines ontology and bio-ontologies. It also explains the importance of mathematical logic for understanding concepts of inference in bio-ontologies, discusses the probability and statistics topics necessary for understanding ontology algorithms, and describes ontology languages, including OBO (the preeminent language for bio-ontologies), RDF, RDFS, and OWL (the languages of the Semantic Web).\nThe second part covers significant bio-ontologies and their applications. The book presents the Gene Ontology; upper-level ontologies, such as the Basic Formal Ontology and the Relation Ontology; and current bio-ontologies, including several anatomy ontologies, Chemical Entities of Biological Interest, Sequence Ontology, Mammalian Phenotype Ontology, and Human Phenotype Ontology.\nThe third part of the text introduces the major graph-based algorithms for bio-ontologies. The authors discuss how these algorithms are used in overrepresentation analysis, model-based procedures, semantic similarity analysis, and Bayesian networks for molecular biology and biomedical applications.\nThe fourth and final part of the book describes the ontology languages of the Semantic Web and their applications for inference. It covers the formal semantics of RDF and RDFS, OWL inference rules, a key inference algorithm, the SPARQL query language, and the state of the art for querying OWL ontologies.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.21gramsless.com/Knowledge/SoulAncientEgyptianReligion", "date": "2024-02-24T17:11:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474541.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224144416-20240224174416-00151.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9584487676620483, "token_count": 1409, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__86708023", "lang": "en", "text": "The Concept of the Soul in Ancient Egyptian Religion and Culture\nThe ancient Egyptians, one of the world's most enigmatic and enduring civilizations, possessed a rich and intricate belief system that encompassed various aspects of life, death,\nand the afterlife. Central to this belief system was the concept of the soul, which played a pivotal role in shaping their religious practices,\nsocial structure, and cultural identity.\nThe Components of the Egyptian Soul\nIn ancient Egypt, the soul was not a singular and uniform entity; rather, it comprised several distinct components, each with its unique characteristics and functions. The most prominent of these components included the \"ka,\" \"ba,\" \"akh,\" and \"ren.\"\nThe Ka: The Ka was often described as the \"vital essence\" of an individual. It represented the life force or the energy that sustained a person throughout their lifetime.\nThe Ka was believed to be present from birth and throughout one's life, residing in the body.\nUpon death, it would continue to exist and needed to be nourished through offerings of food and drink in the afterlife.\nThe Ba: The Ba was a distinctive aspect of the soul, often depicted as a bird with a human head. It was the personality or individuality of the person.\nThe Ba could move freely between the living and the afterlife, bridging the gap between the two realms. It allowed the deceased to maintain contact with\nthe living, visit sacred places, and partake in the offerings presented by their loved ones.\nThe Akh: The Akh was the transfigured or glorified state of the soul. Achieving the Akh was the ultimate goal of the Egyptian afterlife, as it represented\na state of enlightenment and divinity. The deceased would become an Akh if they passed the judgment of the gods and were deemed worthy. The Akh could exist\nin the presence of the gods and was often associated with the luminous and eternal aspects of the soul.\nThe Ren: The Ren was a person's true name, believed to be intimately connected to their existence. In Egyptian culture, knowing a person's name granted power\nover them, which is why individuals had both a public name and a secret name. The Ren was an enduring aspect of the soul, and it needed to be remembered and\npreserved to ensure one's continued existence in the afterlife.\nThe Evolution of the Concept of the Soul\nThe concept of the soul in ancient Egypt evolved over millennia, reflecting changes in religious beliefs, social structures, and cultural influences.\nThe earliest evidence of Egyptian beliefs in the soul dates back to the Predynastic period, around 3100 BCE, where primitive ideas of an afterlife\nand funerary rituals began to emerge.\nWith the development of a centralized state and the advent of the Old Kingdom, these beliefs became more sophisticated,\nand the pyramid texts, the earliest funerary texts, were created. These texts provided guidance for the deceased in their journey to the afterlife and reflected\nthe complex nature of the Egyptian soul.\nDuring the Middle Kingdom (c. 2040-1640 BCE), the Coffin Texts and the Book of the Dead (also known as the Book of Coming Forth by Day) further refined the concept of the soul.\nThese texts provided detailed instructions for the deceased on how to navigate the afterlife, emphasizing the importance of ethical conduct, the judgment of the soul, and\nthe ultimate goal of achieving the Akh.\nThe New Kingdom (c. 1550-1070 BCE) marked a significant phase in the development of the Egyptian soul. The concept of the Akh became increasingly prominent,\nreflecting the desire for a more elevated and divine existence in the afterlife. The New Kingdom also saw the widespread practice of mummification, as Egyptians believed that\npreserving the body was essential to ensuring the soul's journey to the afterlife.\nInfluence on Funerary Practices\nThe concept of the soul had a profound influence on the funerary practices of ancient Egypt. Funerary rituals were a crucial aspect of Egyptian culture,\nas they were seen as the means to secure a successful transition to the afterlife. These practices included mummification, the construction of elaborate tombs, the\nrecitation of funerary texts, and the provision of offerings.\nMummification was a complex process aimed at preserving the body for the afterlife. The Egyptians believed that the soul needed a physical anchor in the afterlife, and a well-preserved body was essential for this purpose. The process involved the removal of internal organs, the treatment of the body with preservatives, and the wrapping of the corpse in linen bandages.\nThe construction of tombs, particularly the grand pyramids, served as both a physical resting place for the deceased and a point of contact between the living and the dead. The deceased's soul could return to the tomb to receive offerings from family members and continue its journey in the afterlife.\nFunerary texts, such as the Pyramid Texts and the Book of the Dead, were recited during burial ceremonies to guide the soul through the afterlife. These texts contained spells, prayers, and instructions for the deceased, emphasizing the importance of moral conduct, reverence for the gods, and the judgment of the soul.\nOfferings of food, drink, and other items were presented to the deceased to nourish the Ka and Ba. These offerings were left in tombs or presented at the individual's burial site, ensuring that the soul would have sustenance in the afterlife.\nThe significance of the soul in funerary practices extended to the construction of elaborate burial objects, including statues, stelae, and personal items, which were intended to accompany the deceased and provide a sense of continuity between the worlds of the living and the dead.\nThe concept of the soul in ancient Egyptian culture was a multifaceted and dynamic element that played a central role in shaping the civilization's religious beliefs, social structure, and cultural practices. The Egyptian soul, composed of the Ka, Ba, Akh, and Ren, represented different aspects of an individual's identity and journey in the afterlife. Over the course of Egypt's long history, the concept of the soul evolved, becoming more complex and refined, with an increasing emphasis on achieving the transcendent state of the Akh.\nFunerary practices in ancient Egypt, deeply rooted in the concept of the soul, were elaborate and meticulously designed to ensure a successful transition to the afterlife. From mummification to the construction of grand tombs and the recitation of funerary texts, these practices reflected the Egyptians' unwavering commitment to preserving the soul and ensuring its eternal existence.\nThe enduring legacy of the Egyptian concept of the soul is evident in the art, literature, and religious practices of ancient Egypt. It continues to captivate our imagination and offers a profound insight into the beliefs and values of this remarkable civilization that thrived along the banks of the Nile for millennia.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://redjacketbooks.com/products/long-island-beaches-1", "date": "2022-12-06T08:25:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711074.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20221206060908-20221206090908-00868.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.905153751373291, "token_count": 164, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__102721942", "lang": "en", "text": "For centuries, Long Island's beaches have provided sustenance, relaxation, and inspiration. The coastline is renowned for its sandy Atlantic Ocean surf beaches, calm bayfront beaches, and rugged north shore Long Island Sound beaches. First inhabited by Native Americans, the area was called Sewanhacky (\"Isle of Shells\") in reverence to the offerings received where the water met the land. Drawing from the archives of local libraries, historical societies, museums, and private collections, Long Island Beaches presents a curated selection of vintage postcards illustrating the diversity of Nassau and Suffolk Counties' beautiful shores. Rare photographs and maps accompany the postcards to provide historical context. Through extensive research, author Kristen J. Nyitray documents a facet of Long Island's social and cultural history and the lure of its picturesque beaches.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://thealim.org/", "date": "2019-06-16T12:52:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627998238.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20190616122738-20190616144738-00458.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9383022785186768, "token_count": 759, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__125128843", "lang": "en", "text": "“Lim’s enthralling novel succeeds on every level: as a love story, an imaginative thriller, and a dystopian narrative.”\n“[Lim] comes into her own here, with prose that’s elegant and haunting, somehow managing to be both unsentimental and deeply moving at the same time. A devastating debut. ”\nIn September 1981, Polly and Frank arrive at the time travel terminal at Houston Intercontinental Airport. One will travel, and one will stay.\nAn Indie Next Pick & Indigo Best Book of the Month, and recommended by Entertainment Weekly, Real Simple, Publisher’s Weekly, CBC, Maclean’s Magazine, the Millions, Chatelaine, Red Magazine, Hello Giggles, Book Riot, Syfy.com, and more!\nAmerica is in the grip of a deadly flu pandemic. When Frank catches the virus, Polly will do whatever it takes to save her lover, even if it means risking everything. She agrees to a radical plan—time travel has been invented in the future to thwart the virus. If she signs up for a one-way-trip into the future to work as a bonded laborer, the company will pay for the life-saving treatment Frank needs. Polly promises to meet Frank again in Galveston, Texas, where she will arrive in twelve years.\nBut when Polly is re-routed an extra five years into the future, Frank is nowhere to be found. Alone in a divided America, with no status and no money, Polly is desperate to find Frank. But as danger mounts and her search demands unthinkable sacrifice, she must ask herself: what does it cost to hold on to the past, and what does it cost to let it go?\nAn Ocean of Minutes is a timely exploration of migration and the wrenching love story of two people who are at once mere weeks and many years apart.\n“A beautiful debut exploring how time, love, and sacrifice are never what they seem to be.”\n“Amidst the breathtaking world Thea Lim has created in An Ocean of Minutes is a profound meditation on the inhumanity of class and the limits of love. It takes immense talent to render cruelty both accurately and with honest beauty – Lim has pulled it off. This is a story about the malleability of time, but at its core lives something timeless.”\n“An Ocean of Minutes is a time machine into the future of this moment. Gripping and graceful, it's dystopian love story as told by a visionary. Thea Lim's novel reads like the birth of a legend.”\n“An Ocean of Minutes offers that rare combination of a provocative speculative setting, masterfully elegant writing, and a story that moves and haunts long after the last page. Thea Lim is an enormously talented writer.”\n“A strikingly imaginative time-travel story unlike anything I've ever read, rich with pinpoint emotional insight and fierce, vivid observations about a future that's already our past.”\n“An Ocean of Minutes is a buoyant, compelling tale ranging from the everyday beauty of falling in love to a frightening vision of a dystopian present day. Ms. Lim's imagination is boundless and dynamic, from her narrative arc to the small details that animate and anchor her prose. I would recommend An Ocean of Minutes to anyone looking to be drawn in and enchanted by a truly unique story.”\n“An Ocean of Minutes draws comparisons with The Time Traveller's Wife. But this tale of a woman sent 13 years into the future to save the man she loves, cuts deeper and more true. Heart-breaking and haunting.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.srls.org/about-us/history/", "date": "2013-05-22T15:23:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368701910820/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516105830-00097-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9767780900001526, "token_count": 764, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__196333004", "lang": "en", "text": "Since 1964, St. Rose of Lima School has been educating children, encouraging them to reach for their highest goals. Today, St. Rose of Lima is a community of almost 300 students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school’s bright and dedicated staff guides our students to learn, discover, and thrive.\nThe history of St. Rose of Lima School is deeply woven into the roots of Simi Valley itself. St. Rose of Lima Church, established in 1921, was originally located at a now-historic site in Strathearn Park, where the primary building still stands. The parish had a wide reach, and is community grew quickly. By the late 1950s, the church’s pastor, Father Patrick McDonagh, realized that the community needed more spiritual and educational support to meet current and future needs. He and his parishioners had a vision of creating a larger church and an adjoining school, along with supporting facilities such as a rectory and a parish hall. Once the master plan was set, parishioners began pledging funds immediately.\nGrowing to Serve a Dynamic Community\nIn January 1964, after much prayer and patience, the church and school’s groundbreaking ceremonies took place. St. Rose of Lima School officially opened its doors on September 14, 1964, serving 213 students. The brand new parochial school was staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame and one lay teacher. Sister Mary Rose Anthony (Sister Rose) was appointed as the school’s founding principal. She continued to serve the school in various capacities for more than 50 years.\nThe school’s formal dedication was celebrated on June 16, 1968, led by the Archbishop of Los Angeles, Cardinal McIntyre. The parish hall was completed in 1975, giving the community a place to gather for social events and celebrations.\nThe community grew at such a rapid pace that an expansion was soon in the works. In 1990, the school received a new wing, a project headed by then-pastor, Father Michael Bunny. The expansion added a music room, a library, a faculty lounge, and adult and youth ministry centers to the school.\nLeading Toward the Future\nFather Joseph Shea became the pastor of St. Rose of Lima in July 2008. Following an intensive search, John Sanders was appointed principal of the school in August 2010. Mr. Sanders, an award-winning teacher and principal, brought a wealth of skills, qualifications, and experience to the school at both the elementary and middle school levels. Mr. Sanders has great expertise in math and science programs, research-based instructional strategies, hands-on science instruction, behavior management, and improving student learning. With a proven track record of success, Mr. Sanders is driving St. Rose of Lima to new heights, focusing on technology improvement, professional development, and innovative learning initiatives. He has already implemented an Accelerated Reader Program, Panther Positives Program, and Art Masters Program. He has also administered intensive teacher training in Thinking Maps and Research Based Learning Differences between boys and girls. He is spearheading St. Rose of Lima’s plan to become a leading-edge 21st Century school. Technology upgrades include wireless Internet access, LCD projectors, document cameras, and wireless tablets.\nStudents and their families know St. Rose of Lima School as a school with outstanding academics, a strong spiritual base, and a welcoming, supportive community. Thanks to an amazing staff, the school has a well-earned reputation as a place where students receive an excellent high school-preparatory education complemented by Catholic values and all the extras—in a nurturing, family environment. St. Rose of Lima School continues to thrive in its efforts to meet the needs of students, families, and the community.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://fuckyeahrenaissancewomen.tumblr.com/post/43704202538/caterina-strapped-on-her-cuirass-one-of-the", "date": "2014-10-21T16:43:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444582.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00012-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9883040189743042, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__137723875", "lang": "en", "text": "[Caterina] strapped on her cuirass, one of the very few made for a woman in that age. It was as expertly crafted as her luxurious gowns had been in her youth; the steel was shaped to her curves and reinforced to prevent crushing or compressing her breasts. It was also streamlined so that she could wear it underneath her clothes. Tiny plates fit perfectly together to allow for a wide range of movement. The delicate floral pattern incised on the front was the only concession to ornament, and on the upper left plate Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Caterina’s patron saint, was etched into the steel.\n— Elizabeth Lev, The Tigress of Forli, p. 217", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.stokegolding.co.uk/history/sir-henry-firebrace/", "date": "2024-02-27T10:10:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474674.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227085429-20240227115429-00891.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9893854260444641, "token_count": 1593, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__20662622", "lang": "en", "text": "Prior to the mid 17th Century, the inhabitants of this village had all belonged to an agricultural community, seeking what meagre living they could, from the land. For whatever reason, in about 1650 various people with connections in London began to buy land and settle around Stoke Golding.\nOf these, surely Sir Henry Firebrace must be Stoke Golding’s most illustrious resident and benefactor, and a white marble monument to him is on the wall of the Lady Chapel in the Parish Church.\nThe family of Firebrace are supposed to be originally Norman, deriving their name from Fier à brás or Brás de Fer, which translates as “Strong of arm,” but when the family first came to England cannot be determined. From records of 1682 it appears that Henry was the sixth and youngest son of Robert Firebrace of Derby.\nIt is said he was born in Derby in 1619 and at 20 he was an apprentice to a money broker in All Hallowes, Barking. In 1643, Basil, Earl of Denbigh, who had estates near Monks Kirby in Warwickshire was appointed Commander in Chief of the Midlands District and Firebrace was chosen as Secretary to the Court and Council of War. It is believed he acted between Denbigh and the King and he became a friend and confidant of the latter.\nHe married Elizabeth, daughter of Daniel Dowell of Stoke Golding, in 1645 and they lived in St Andrew-by-the-Wardrobe in London. In 1647 he was gazetted to serve in the King’s household, “at the Back Stairs”, and when Charles I was imprisoned by Cromwell in Carisbrooke Castle, on the Isle of Wight, he was “Page of the Bedchamber”.\nHe assisted in the King’s first attempt to escape imprisonment and he later took on the post of “Clerk of the Kitchen”. No doubt due to his allegiance to the King and the help he gave to his escape attempts, one of which ended with the King becoming stuck in a window, he was dismissed by the Sovereign’s gaolers. He returned to the mainland where he continued to write, offering help by providing a boat to carry the King from the island and horses along a proposed escape route, but these efforts were to no avail. Some of the letters between them are reproduced in “The History and Antiquities of Leicestershire” by J. Nichols, dated 1801.\nWhen King Charles I was about to be executed and was on the scaffold, it is said that he gave Sir Henry Firebrace a ring which contained a portrait of His Majesty in diamonds.\nThrough marriage, the Firebrace family became related to the Earl of Denbigh and that ring was passed down from the Firebrace side of the family to the Denbighs, in whose possession it still remains.\nOn the restoration in 1660, Sir Henry was able to secure a position with the court of King Charles II as “Chief Clerk of the Kitchen”. He received further advancement and became a senior official in the King’s Household in 1680. He received his Knighthood in 1685, becoming Clerk Comptroller Supernumerary of the Royal Household and Assistant to His Majesty’s Officers of the Green Cloth.\nHis first wife had died and he married twice more. When his third spouse, Mary Dalton of Leatherhead, died in 1687 she was buried in Westminster Abbey.\nHis advancement continued and by 1685 he was Clerk Ordinary in the Court of King James II. However, long before then, he had made provision for his later life, for in 1678 he had bought a large country house in Stoke Golding. His connections had obviously begun long before, with his marriage to his first wife, a member of a Stoke Golding family. And so it was that, in 1689, upon the accession of William and Mary, he decided to retire to his country seat in this village.\nHis residence, which was called the Old Hall, was an imposing building standing opposite the church on what was, in those days, a bridle path to Dadlington. The house survived until 1850, when it was demolished by the Baxter family to make way for the Men’s Reading Room, which is now the school caretaker’s house. A wall bordering the Old Hall remained for even longer, known as Crinkle Crankle wall because of its shape; it was only demolished in living memory. A set of steps led from the house to the church.\nNo doubt the village people were pleased that such a wealthy and well connected member of the gentry had decided to live in their midst.\nHe settled well into his new life away from the Royal Court in London, buying property in Wykin and then a house and almost three hundred acres of land in Sutton Cheney, but he lived mainly in the Old Hall.\nHe spent the last two years of his life in these idyllic surroundings until his death, aged 72, on 27th January 1690/91. He was buried in the chancel of the Church and his offspring erected a white marble memorial, which is now in the lady chapel. The plaque, in Latin, recounts his life at court. His eldest son, Henry Firebrace D.D., who was a fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge, continued to live in the Old Hall until his death in 1708, for Henry senior’s will, made in 1680 bequeathed his house in Stoke and other property there and at Sutton Cheney to him, and thence to his second son, Basil, for Henry junior remained a bachelor.\nThat second son was Sir Basil Firebrace Bart., who was the father of the Right Honourable the Countess Dowager of Denbigh and Charles Firebrace who had King Charles II as his Godfather.\nOther bequests in the will were, “To my daughter Susanna Hall, widow £100 together with £100 which I lately lent her: To my daughter Elizabeth £100: To my most worthy Aunt Mistress Hester Hodges, a spinster, of Somerset House, £20 to buy her a gold ring”. This grand lady, too, had Royal connections and founded Stoke Golding’s Grammar School.\nSir Henry must have loved the village he had come to live in, and the people and the church too, for he and his second son, Basil, gave to the church various items of communion plate which, although safely stored away are still in the possession of the church authorities.\nThese gifts are listed as follows:-\nA silver cup and cover of twelve and a half ounces dated 1688. The Latin inscription shows the cup to have been gifted for the use of the church in 1689.\nA seven ounce silver cover paten with a foot and a Latin inscription which translates as the Church of Stoke Golding HF A.D. 1689.\nA forty three ounce silver flagon with a Latin inscription which states that the flagon and dish were given by Sir Basil Firebrace to the Church of Stoke Golding 1689.\nA silver dish of 8.8ounces with a foot. It is inscribed in Latin which translated shows it was gifted to the Church of Stoke Golding B.F. A.D.1689.\nAlthough Sir Henry and his family have long departed and his grand house, the Old Hall has been demolished, his life and achievements will be long remembered by reason of the marble memorial in the church and by his splendid and generous gifts of silver to the Church and the people of Stoke Golding.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://awmn.defra.gov.uk/resources/publications/2001publications.php", "date": "2017-03-27T06:34:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189462.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00119-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6858984231948853, "token_count": 945, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__25523250", "lang": "en", "text": "UK UWMN 2001 Publications\nBeaumont, W. R. C. & McDonnell, N. (2001) Acid Waters Monitoring 2000 Report on Fish Studies. 1-18. Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Dorset.\nEvans, C. D. & Monteith, D. T. (2001) Chemical trends at lakes and streams in the UK Acid Waters Monitoring Network, 1988-2000: Evidence for recent recovery at a national scale. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 5, 351-366.\nEvans, C. D., Cullen, J. M., Alewell, C., Kopacek, J., Marchetto, A., Moldan, F., Prechtel, A., Rogora, M., Vesely, J. & Wright, R. (2001) Recovery from acidification in European surface waters. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 5, 283-297.\nEvans, C. D., Harriman, R., Monteith, D. T. & Jenkins, A. (2001) Assessing the suitability of Acid Neutralising Capacity as a measure of long-term trends in acidic waters based on two parallel datasets. Water Air and Soil Pollution, 130, 1541-1546.\nEvans, C. D., Jenkins, A., Helliwell, R., Ferrier, R. & Collins, R. (2001) Freshwater Acidification and Recovery in the United Kingdom. 1-80. Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, Wallingford.\nEvans, C. D., Monteith, D. T. & Harriman, R. (2001) Long-term variability in the deposition of marine ions at west coast sites in the UK Acid Waters Monitoring Network: impacts on surface water chemistry and significance for trend determination. The Science of The Total Environment, 265, 115-129.\nFreeman, C., Evans, C. D., Monteith, D. T., Reynolds, B. & Fenner, N. (2001) Export of organic carbon from peat soils. Nature, 412, 785.\nHarriman, R., Watt, A. W., Christie, A. E. G., Collen, P., Moore, D. W., McCartney, A. G., Taylor, E. M. & Watson, J. (2001) Interpretation of trends in acidic deposition and surface water chemistry in Scotland during the past three decades. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 5, 407-420.\nJenkins, A. & Cullen, J. M. (2001) An Assessment of the potential impact of the Gothenburg Protocol on surface water chemistry using the dynamic MAGIC model at acid sensitive sites in the UK. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 5, 529-541.\nJenkins, A., Ferrier, R. C. & Helliwell, R. C. (2001) Modelling nitrogen dynamics at Lochnagar, NE Scotland. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 5, 519-527.\nMonteith, D. T., Evans, C. D. & Patrick, S. (2001) Monitoring acid waters in the UK: 1988-1998 Trends. Water Air and Soil Pollution, 130, 1307-1312.\nMonteith, D. T. (2001) Proceedings of the 16th meeting of the ICP Waters Programme Task Force in Riga, Latvia, October 18-20 2000. Lyulko, I, Berg, P., and Skjelkvåle, B. L. 1-40. NIVA, Oslo, Norway.\nMonteith, D. T. & Evans, C. D. (2001) United Kingdom Acid Waters Monitoring Network. 1-24. Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, London.\nNEGTAP. (2001) Transboundary Air Pollution: Acidification, Eutrophication and Ground-Level Ozone in the UK. 1-314. Department For Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), London.\nWright, R. F., Alewell, C., Cullen, J. M., Evans, C. D., Marchetto, A., Moldan, F., Prechtel, A. & Rogora, M. (2001) Trends in nitrogen deposition and leaching in acid-sensitive streams in Europe. Hydrology and Earth System Sciences, 5, 299-310.\nPage last modified: 12 March 2010\nPage published: 12 March 2010", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://varyox.az/astv-en/uzeyir-hajibeyovs-birthday/", "date": "2023-04-01T02:02:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949694.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20230401001704-20230401031704-00606.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9448941349983215, "token_count": 368, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__98942339", "lang": "en", "text": "Today is Uzeyir Hajibeyov’s birthday\nHe is a prominent Azerbaijani composer, music-scientist, publicist, dramatist, pedagogue, and public figure, founder of modern Azerbaijani professional music and national opera.\nIn 1920, the composer’s name was included in the list of 59 people to be shot. As a result of the efforts of Uzeyir Hacibyov’s brother-in-law, Hanefi Teregulov and Nariman Narimanov, the list was canceled and the composer’s name was removed.\nUzeyir bey Hacıbeyov used the signatures of “U”, “Filankes”, “Behmankes” in his works and writings. He is the first person to record more than 300 folk songs in Azerbaijani music history. His brothers Zulfugar Hajibeyov and Jeyhun Hajibeyli, his friends from seminary, intellectuals of that time, Azerbaijani masters Huseyn Arablinski, Huseyngulu Sarabski, Abdurrahimbey Hagverdiyev, Hanafi Teregulov, and others helped him to compose a national opera in Azerbaijani language.\nIn 1921, U.Hajibeyov organized the first music school for Azerbaijani students in Baku – Azerbaijan State Turkish Music School (later it turned into a technical school). In 1927 he published the first collection of “Azerbaijani Turkish folk songs” with Muslim Magomayev. Uzeyir Hajibeyov is also the founder of the first folk instruments orchestra under the Azerbaijan Radio Committee in 1931.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.eruditus-publishing.com/jowett-open-access", "date": "2023-12-06T00:18:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100575.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206000253-20231206030253-00021.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8900361061096191, "token_count": 490, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__117160810", "lang": "en", "text": "World economy: Transformations & transitions\nJOWETT is a fully open access journal with continuous online publication, providing readers with free, immediate, and open access to its content, without any embargo on the journal’s publications.\nOnce published, the article will be immediately and permanently available to read, download, and share, without any paywalls or registration requirements.\nArticles published in JOWETT are open access articles distributed under the terms and conditions of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY 4.0), where authors remain the copyright holders and grant third parties the right to use, reproduce, and share the article according to the Creative Commons license agreement.\nThe relevant note will be inserted in all published articles.\nAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0):\nThis license allows readers to share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format, and to adapt, remix, transform, and build different versions, such as translations, for any purpose, even commercially.\nThe licensor cannot revoke these freedoms as long as users follow the license terms, credit the authors with the link (DOI link) to the publication, and indicate if changes were made. All of these uses are permissible, as long as they don’t claim that the author endorses their adaptation, and don’t damage author's reputation.\nUnder the terms and conditions of Open Access publishing (CC BY) there is no restriction on self-archiving, sharing, etc. Authors may freely include their published articles in various repositories, publish on personal/institutional websites, use for self-archiving and make their articles publicly available on social media pages, etc.\nPersonal information provided by authors, including name and surname, e-mail, ORCID, and affiliation, will be indicated in the published paper and on the journal’s website. Authors, by submitting their papers, express their consent to the publishing of the above-mentioned personal data as a term of publication.\nThe provided data, including additional personal information – phone number, mailing address, etc. – will be used by the Journal and Publisher exclusively for the purposes of communicating with authors, and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.\nMeanwhile, authors should be aware that the publications are open access and that the published personal data is publicly available to everyone.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sheffieldmakershuntersbar.com/collections/all-products/products/a6-reading-log-book", "date": "2024-02-25T11:24:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474595.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225103506-20240225133506-00140.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.936342716217041, "token_count": 152, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__53296968", "lang": "en", "text": "A6 Reading Log Book\nSingle A6 size notebook (146x103mm), hand constructed by myself with 48 pages of pre-printed 90gsm paper and a 280gsm typographic design board cover, bound with 2 staples.\nA really useful little log book for any book lover to keep a record of the books they have read and still need to read. Complete with space to make a few notes and assign a rating out of 5 once completed. At the back is a page to list any interesting authors that they might like to explore.\nEach book can hold details for 48 books.\nAvailable in a kraft card cover with white pages, comes complete with a matching style card bookmark.\nIdeal stocking filler for any book lover!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://acroname.com/brainstem/ref/h/Commands/a_index.html", "date": "2013-05-26T03:30:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368706578727/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516121618-00064-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.906648576259613, "token_count": 129, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__190243788", "lang": "en", "text": "|BrainStem® Command Reference||Index|\nBasic Command Structure\nThe commands for the BrainStem architecture are listed here. All BrainStem commands are structured the same. The first byte is the command code and the subsequent bytes are data for the command.\nCommands are sent between modules on the IIC bus wrapped in a packet structure. This same packet structure is used on the host-to-stem link .\nCommands can be issued from the host using the aStem Library from within C or C++. They can also be issued to modules explicitly using the Console for debugging, testing, and interactive use.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.protectjuristac.org/curriculum/", "date": "2023-09-29T00:28:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510462.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928230810-20230929020810-00792.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8347707390785217, "token_count": 1305, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__89092512", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome, teachers. This page contains resources and activities for students regarding Juristac, Amah Mutsun history, and related subjects. There are two sets of materials available.\nBelow you will find six lesson plans in PDF format that are tailored to a high school learning level. Although these materials were developed with high school standards in mind, they can easily be adapted for use in many different grade levels and instructional settings.\nThere are also seven “mini lessons” designed for use by upper elementary-aged students. These PowerPoint-based lessons provide engaging activities and can serve as an introduction to the issues surrounding Juristac for readers of any learning level.\nWe invite and encourage your feedback and stories of classroom experiences while teaching with these materials. Please contact us by email at curriculum [at] protectjuristac.org.\nJuristac curriculum: Activities and study guides\nThe following activities and exercises are aligned with the English Language Arts (ELA) and History/Social Studies Common Core State Standards. In these activities, you will find opportunities to engage your students in meaningful research into local history, reflective discussion, critical thinking, and persuasive writing. We have prepared a Standards Alignment Guide (PDF, 3 pages) that provides a detailed list of standards aligned with the activities and a chart outlining which standards are covered by each assignment.\nAmah Mutsun Youth Walk for Juristac MINI-LESSON Slideshows\nLearn more about the Amah Mutsun and Juristac through these seven engaging multi-media slideshow-based lessons that follow the route of the Youth Walk for Juristac.\nAdditional resources for educators\nThis list will be expanded periodically. Email us if you are looking for resources around a particular topic related to Juristac or the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band that you are not finding here.\n- Amah Mutsun Tribal Chairman Valentin Lopez’s Perspective on Juristac by Stanford Journalism—3 minutes, 2020.\n- Juristac: A short film by Ariel Bobbett— 4 minutes, 2018.\n- Here and Now— by Bay Area Open Space Council, 2015. 18 minutes. Documents the work of the Amah Mutsun Land Trust and Tribal Stewardship Corps.\n- Excavating the past; Improving the future— UC Berkeley, 2018. 4 minutes. Portrays ongoing collaboration between the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band and UC Berkeley archaeologists and anthropologists.\n- UMUNHUM by Plus M Productions, 2017. 11 minutes. Featuring the story of the return of the Amah Mutsun to their sacred mountain in Santa Clara County, Mt Umunhum.\n- Beyond Recognition: “A film exploring the quest to preserve one’s culture and homeland in a society bent on erasing them”—featuring one of the Amah Mutsun’s neighboring tribes, the Confederated Villages of Lisjan. 25 minutes, 2014. Available via streaming and DVD.\n- Telling the Truth About California Missions, Classroom Edition (featuring Valentin Lopez, Elias Castillo, Mark Day)\n- Videos from December 2018 Protect Juristac panel in Morgan Hill\n- Additional videos on this Protect Juristac YouTube playlist\nWildlife corridors / landscape linkages\n- Stuart Weiss presentation on wildlife impacts of the proposed Sargent Quarry (Dec. 2018 video)\n- Bay Area Critical Linkages Map\n- Critical Linkages: Bay Area and Beyond (Report – 50mb PDF):\n- Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan\nAmah Mutsun and Ohlone\n- Rekindling The Old Ways: The Amah Mutsun and the Recovery of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (Bay Nature article)\n- Contemporary Ohlone History (article)\n- Ohlone/Costanoan Indians of the San Francisco Peninsula and their Neighbors, Yesterday and Today— by Randall Milliken, Laurence H. Shoup, and Beverly R. Ortiz. National Park Service, 2009. Individual chapter PDFs on NPS website\n- “No Somos Animales”: Indigenous Resistance and Perseverance in Nineteenth Century Santa Cruz— by Martin Adam Rizzo. Unpublished dissertation, September 2006.\n- Justice for Juristac: Using International and Comparative Law to Protect Indigenous Lands— article in the Santa Clara Journal of International Law (2020)\n- Mutsun-English English-Mutsun Dictionary, mutsun-inkiS inkiS-mutsun riica pappel— full 677 page PDF of dictionary available for free download.\n- The Case of California’s Amah Mutsun by E. Richard Hart, published in the journal Western Legal History, 2003 — a scholarly review of the legal history of the dispossession of Mutsun people from their ancestral lands, with a focus on the case of Rancho Juristac (Sargent Ranch)\n- An Eco-Archaeological Study of Late Holocene Indigenous Foodways and Landscape Management Practices at Quiroste Valley Cultural Preserve, San Mateo County, California\n- Ohlone elders and youth speak: Restoring a California Legacy\nRelated curriculum resources\n- Standing on Sacred Ground film series teaching resources from the Berkeley-based Sacred Land Film Project: Teacher’s Guides and Discussion Guides\n- California’s First Mass Incarceration System: Franciscan Missions, California Indians, and Penal Servitude, 1769–1836. Benjamin Madley, 2019 (34 pages)\n- California Indian History Curriculum Coalition (CIHCC) resource list\n- Run4Salmon 4th Grade Curriculum\n- The East Bay Regional Park District’s Native Peoples Map Brochure by District Naturalist Beverly R. Ortiz\nDistance instruction tips for educators\n- Zoom: Getting Started With Breakout Rooms (within a Zoom class or meeting)\n- Canvas Conferences (BigBlueButton) support: How to create and manage breakout rooms | How to share a YouTube video within a conference\n- Blackboard Collaborate: How to use Breakout Groups\n- D2L: Breakout Rooms overview\n- Zoom 101 for Teachers\n- Tips & Tricks for Teachers Educating on Zoom (2 page PDF from Zoom)", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://normanjamesacademy.com/articles/Teaching_Language_Arts.html", "date": "2023-12-08T15:45:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100762.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208144732-20231208174732-00108.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9591640830039978, "token_count": 1952, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__32851137", "lang": "en", "text": "TEACHING LANGUAGE ARTS WITHOUT TEXTBOOKS\nOn the subject of books, Charlotte Mason said, “The only vital method of education appears to be that children should read worthy books, many worthy books.” She also said, “The best thought the world possess is stored in books; we must open books to children, the best books; our only concern is abundant provision and orderly serving.”\nCharlotte Mason referred to such books as “living books.” A living book is one containing ideas clothed in literary language, not predigested facts. Living books tell stories, rather than present isolated bits of information. Human beings are not computers; we forget strings of facts and dry data. But tell us a story, and we remember much more. Living books discuss people’s lives and emotions. They are usually written by a single author with an intimate acquaintance with and passion for his subject matter. Textbooks, on the other hand, are often written by committees and present only the dull, dry facts.\nCharlotte Mason’s schools were not about a particular group of books; she changed selections frequently, always striving to use “the best books available,” and I believe we should try to do the same. To learn more about living books, read bibliographies, consult catalogs, and use booklists. But how do you determine whether or not a particular title is a living book? Catherine Levison, author of A Charlotte Mason Education, recommends the “one-page test,” or reading just one page selected at random. If you find yourself eager to find out more, then you probably have discovered a living book.\nOnce you have found the books, there are three simple techniques at your disposal for using them to teach language arts. They are copywork, narration, and dictation.\nThe first technique Charlotte Mason used for teaching language arts was narration. Narration involves simply asking your child to tell you back in his own words everything he remembers from a passage of reading. Make sure the reading selection you have chosen for him to narrate is, in fact, from a living book written in a good narrative style. Then, rather then requiring your child to answer comprehension questions or fill in workbook pages to verify what he has learned, ask him to tell you back what he has learned. In this way, you will find out that your child does know rather than expose what he does not know. Once a lesson is narrated, it belongs to the child, and will not soon be forgotten.\nCharlotte Mason believed that narration should follow only one reading of a passage. She explained this by saying, “It is impossible to fix attention on that which we have heard before and know we shall hear again.”\nThere are two types of narration. Beginning at about age six, Charlotte Mason asked children to narrate orally from passages they had heard read to them or had read for themselves. Aesop’s Fables are great to begin with. They are short and lend themselves well to narration. Also, many editions are beautifully illustrated, which is great for younger children.\nThen, beginning at about age 10, Charlotte Mason had children begin writing some of their narrations, although she continued having them narrate orally. Again, children can narrate either books they have read themselves or books you have read to them. Charlotte Mason said that by asking children to narrate from their lesson books, “composition is not an adjunct but an integral part of their education in every subject.” She also said, “Having been brought up so far upon stylists, the [older] pupils are almost certain to have formed a good style; because they have been thrown into the society of many great minds, they will not make a servile copy of any one but will shape an individual style out of the wealth of material they possess; and because they have matter in abundance and of the best they will not write mere verbiage.”\nCharlotte Mason felt so strongly about narration that she said, “There is but one right way, that is, children must do the work for themselves. They must read the given pages and tell what they have read; they must perform, that is, what we may call the act of knowing. We are all aware, alas, what a monstrous quantity of printed matter has gone into the dustbin of our memories, because we have failed to perform that quite natural and spontaneous ‘act of knowing.’”\nThe next technique Charlotte Mason recommended for teaching language arts was copywork. Copywork begins at about age six with the ABC’s and progresses to words and sentences and eventually paragraphs from living books. I generally select my children’s copywork assignments from passages found in the living books we are using for our history and science lessons. In the beginning, it is best to let your child copy directly beneath your handwritten model. Later, he will be able to copy directly from a separate page or book.\nCopywork teaches spelling (because the child is seeing and copying correct spelling, in context), mechanics (capitalization, punctuation, etc.), and grammar (because the child sees and copies excellent models of literary style and correct expression. Neatness is essential. Hold your child accountable for doing his best. If the work is not done correctly, ask your child to do it again on his own time.\nIn her book Endangered Minds, Jane Healy says, “Because pre-adolescent brains do not cope well with abstract rule systems, grammar is best learned initially through exposure to oral language and/or reading good books… Children in elementary or even middle school…should…spend a great deal of time listening to and generating—orally and in writing—the richness of nouns verb tenses, sentence expansions, sentence combinations, dependent clauses, and all the other shades of complexity that will take them beyond the media’s sandbox syntax. Abstract rules for grammar and usage should be taught when most students are in high school. Then if previously prepared, they may even enjoy the challenges of this kind of abstract, logical reasoning. Only, however, if the circuits are not already too cluttered up by bungled rule teaching.” Narration and copywork provide the kinds of experiences Ms. Healy recommends.\nFinally, Charlotte Mason advocated the technique of dictation for teaching language arts. Dictation usually begins in about the second grade with the days of the week, the months of the year, money words, etc. Then, beginning when your child is about age ten, you may choose from several options. Select a passage containing an inspiring thought, or a poem (perhaps a poem your child is memorizing), a passage containing vocabulary words from your current topic of study in history or science, or a passage containing a literary convention you wish to emphasize, such as capitalization of names and places or quotation marks. Go over this passage with your child. Help him mark anything that looks difficult. Then assign it as copywork on Monday. Your child’s job is to study the passage throughout the week. Then on Friday, choose a portion of the assigned passage and dictate it slowly, one phrase at a time, with no repeats, while your child writes it down, word for word. The goal is one hundred percent accuracy in spelling and punctuation.\nAll my children’s written work goes into a notebook, along with a list of all books read pertaining to a particular subject area. The result is a lovely portfolio, which my children enjoy looking through and which never fails to impress the most skeptical of friends and relatives.\nOf course, there is more to language arts than mere mechanics. Karen Andreola, author of A Charlotte Mason Companion, says, “Homeschoolers following Charlotte’s philosophies and methods try to give their children abundant portions of the humanities at regular periods. They don’t allow themselves to get stuck in a routine that emphasizes skills alone… When fear of a poor showing on the achievement test allows skills to take precedence, humanities take a back seat. The result: lessons become wearisome, children become fed-up, mom gets burned out. The children are starving for knowledge touched with emotion, and for ideas.”\nSo consider using living books to teach your children poetry and Shakespeare. Try reading a poem or two at the beginning of your family read-aloud time or while your children have an afternoon snack. Keep in mind that for some children, poetry is an acquired taste. Give it time, and find the right selections. A good anthology, such as Favorite Poems, Old and New by Helen Ferris is helpful. And children can begin to memorize poetry beginning at about age six. To introduce your children to the works of Shakespeare, choose a book such as Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by Edith Nesbit or Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb for great retellings of Shakespeare plays. Then, when your children are older and begin to read the plays in their original forms, they will already be familiar with the story lines.\nHopefully, this discussion has inspired you to incorporate more living books into your language arts curriculum. As Charlotte Mason said, “The teacher who allows his scholars the freedom of the city of books is at liberty to be their guide, philosopher and friend; and is no longer the mere instrument of forcible intellectual feeding.”\nCopyright 2003 by Pamela Asberry\nAll Rights Reserved", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.urop.uci.edu/journal/journal99/journal99/letters/letter_from_the_advisors.html", "date": "2019-04-24T22:22:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578663470.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424214335-20190425000335-00333.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9516165256500244, "token_count": 591, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__66640063", "lang": "en", "text": "~A Letter from the Advisors~\nIn a mere 35 years, the University of California, Irvine, has grown into one of the nation's great research universities. With its leading programs in the arts, humanities, sciences, engineering, social sciences, and medicine, UCI faculty and students are making significant contributions to the canon of scholarly activity, which impacts both society in general and our daily lives.\nGiven the importance of this work as we look into a new century, it is essential that our students have skills and intellectual initiative that go beyond what is typically nurtured in conventional classroom learning. We believe that involvement with leading-edge research helps students to gain experience in the continuous and self-directed learning that will be core qualities of those individuals most successful in knowledge creation, diffusion, and utilization.\nThe rapid rise of UCI to the select group of world-class research universities is attributable, inter alia, to our top-quality faculty, facilities and environment of knowledge creation. And it all starts with our undergraduate students, who hold the promise of future scholarly achievement. Our undergraduates have long been integral participants in the research that is the hallmark of UCI's distinction. Faculty-mentored research, in which students themselves develop and complete projects, is one of the most significant modes of such participation. At UCI's annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, more than 250 undergraduates present their work in a professional conference setting. In addition, many of UCI's schools and departments have their own arenas for the presentation of students' research and creative activities.\nWe offer the second volume of The UCI Undergraduate Research Journal as another medium through which the best of undergraduate research can be showcased and shared with a broader audience. We hope that you will find the research in this Journal to be engaging and that this sampler of our undergraduates' research will offer new insights regarding the variety of work being undertaken by UCI students. Should you wish to explore our activities more extensively, one place to begin is at the Website for our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (http://www.urop.uci.edu).\nWe heartily thank the many people who assisted with the publication of this volume of the Journal. We acknowledge the undergraduate authors and their faculty mentors, whose collaborations and relationships led directly to the completion of the research included in this Journal. We also thank the UROP Student Editorial Board who were central in the review, editorial, and design processes. We are grateful to the UROP Faculty Advisory Board, whose distinguished members provided final evaluation of the papers selected for publication. Finally, we acknowledge the hundreds of UCI students and faculty who collaborate each year in undergraduate research projects. It is from this extensive and diverse array of research activities that we offer a small sample in this Journal issue. We welcome your comments on Volume II of The UCI Undergraduate Research Journal.\nCopyright 1999 University of California Irvine, all rights reserved", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://math.feld.cvut.cz/habala/teaching/den-e.htm", "date": "2018-05-27T23:14:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-22/segments/1526794870497.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20180527225404-20180528005404-00538.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8536330461502075, "token_count": 410, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-22__0__196963052", "lang": "en", "text": "Prem-exam: The early bird exam will take place on Wednesday, May 23 2018, at 14:00 at the department of mathematics. Those intending to participate should register via e-mail and bring along notebooks with Maple.\n• sylabus - the most important information about the course.\n• Schedule of classes - weekly outlines of lectures and a special printable version of slides. We strongly recommend that you print them and take them with you to lectures.\n• Information on midterms and project. Sample midterm.\n• Semestral project for spring 2018 and given problem.\n• Information on the final.\n• Sample final test with Maple workbook. Practice problems for Maple. The official cheat sheet can be used during the final.\nImportant information for the start: The classes take place at room 459, where every student has a terminal connected to the kepler server. A basic manual is here. Every student will be given an account on the kepler server where you can play and do your semestral work. Further details will be supplied during classes.\nLecture notes for the course: Ordinary Differential Equations and Numerical Mathematics.\nTable for practicing solution estimates for special right hand-side (linear ODE).\nSolved problems on ODE's with detailed solutions.\nPractice problems on ODE's and brief solutions.\nIf you want to use the library NumericalMethods on your computer, download the files\nNumericalMethods.mla (library of procedures)\nNumericalMethods.hdb (Help library)\nand put them into the library folder of your Maple, the traditional place is .../Maple/lib/.\nWarning: I do not use the latest version, so I found out too late that starting from version Maple 18, the Help database uses a new format. The library .hdb has to be converted to the .help format.\nIf this gives you trouble, here are help pages for the procedures.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.kanji.org/kanji/", "date": "2017-03-28T21:29:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189903.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00214-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9293427467346191, "token_count": 672, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__26921977", "lang": "en", "text": "The Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary (KKLD)\nThe highly anticipated second edition of The Kodansha Kanji Learner’s Dictionary (KKLD), published in May, 2013, retains all the features that made the original 1999 parent work so popular, but includes several enhancements. This includes core meanings, detailed character meanings, stroke order diagrams, cross-references to homophones, numerous compounds and examples, and a speedy indexing system. Yet it also includes numerous enhancements, including hundreds of new kanji reflecting recent revisions to the Jōyō and Jinmei Kanji lists (the sets of characters prescribed by the Japanese government for use in writing and in personal names). With 3,002 character entries—772 more than in the first print edition—this is the most comprehensive and up-to-date dictionary of its kind.\nWith additional new features such as the use of Kana instead of Romanized Japanese, expanded coverage of nanori, or kanji readings found only in\nnames, thousands of additional compounds and other usage examples, and alternative forms of kanji when more than one is considered acceptable, the world finally has a kanji dictionary that addresses current thinking about literacy standards in Japan and one that can be used at every level of study from beginning to advanced.\nThe Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (KKD)\nThe Kodansha Kanji Dictionary (KKD) —a revised, expanded edition published in August, 2013 of Jack Halpern’s groundbreaking New Japanese-English Character Dictionary (published by Kenkyusha in 1990)—is the most complete, linguistically accurate, and up-to-date dictionary of its kind. The culmination of more than a quarter of a century of labor—over 100 man-years—this authoritative and easy-to-use dictionary has been celebrated the world over by students and teachers of the Japanese language for its wealth of detailed information on the meanings and usages of Sino-Japanese characters.\nThis revised, expanded edition includes the integration of 4,408 entry characters—almost 20% more than in the first edition. This includes all the government-prescribed Jōyō and Jinmei Kanji, as well as other important characters used in literature. The new edition also features more readings, meanings, synonym articles, usage notes, and vocabulary items than before. And, in keeping with modern Japanese-language curricula, character and compound readings are shown in kana instead of romanized Japanese.\nThe Kodansha Kanji Learner's Dictionary — iOS Version\nThe iOS version for the Learner’s edition was released in October, 2013 and is available for download now in the iTunes App Store. The application takes advantage of the iPhone and iPad’s advanced features to make the dictionary even easier to use by learners, while still being a faithful adaptation of the print edition. Users can search for characters by SKIP, by radical, by on and kun readings, as well as by English meaning. What’s more, unlike the print edition, users can opt to have Japanese readings displayed in either Romanized Japanese or kana. No kanji dictionary application on the market today offers such a full range of features in such a stunning, user-friendly interface.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://windycityreader.com/2020/04/03/book-review-the-evening-and-the-morning/?shared=email&msg=fail", "date": "2020-06-04T07:53:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347439213.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20200604063532-20200604093532-00347.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663026332855225, "token_count": 652, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__83582002", "lang": "en", "text": "From the #1 New York Times bestselling author, a thrilling and addictive new novel—a prequel to The Pillars of the Earth—set in England at the dawn of a new era: the Middle Ages\nIt is 997 CE, the end of the Dark Ages. England is facing attacks from the Welsh in the west and the Vikings in the east. Those in power bend justice according to their will, regardless of ordinary people and often in conflict with the king. Without a clear rule of law, chaos reigns.\nIn these turbulent times, three characters find their lives intertwined. A young boatbuilder’s life is turned upside down when the only home he’s ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in…. A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land, but the customs of her husband’s homeland are shockingly different, and as she begins to realize that everyone around her is engaged in a constant, brutal battle for power, it becomes clear that a single misstep could be catastrophic…. A monk dreams of transforming his humble abbey into a center of learning that will be admired throughout Europe. And each, in turn, comes into dangerous conflict with a clever and ruthless bishop who will do anything to increase his wealth and power.\nThirty years ago, Ken Follett published his most popular novel, The Pillars of the Earth. Now, Follett’s masterful new prequel The Evening and the Morning takes us on an epic journey into a historical past rich with ambition and rivalry, death and birth, love and hate, that will end where The Pillars of the Earth begins.\nOn Sale Date: September 15, 2020\nI bypassed many other ARCs to dive into this treasure. It was so worth it. Total escapism from the world, the story merged seamlessly with The Pillars of the Earth- which I now need to re-read immediately! I know it’s a long time before you can read it, but I wanted to encourage Ken Follett fans to keep your eyes out for it. I’m hoping they may move up the release date.\nIt has everything, romance, treachery, history, and it’s the kind of book that you can’t put down. One more page, one more chapter, there’s never a good time to put it aside.\nThere are three principal characters in each novel. They include a builder and planner, a beautiful young lady with a royal background who travels from Normandy in France to marry in Kingsbridge, and a monk whose dream for the abbey that he works in is to make it a learning center for both clergy and laypeople. Remember how much you hated William Hamleigh in Pillars of the Earth? This story has an excellent villain in the Bishop of the area.\nAll in all, it’s exactly what you’d expect and want from a Ken Follett novel. and was a great immersive escape in these days when you would rather think about a different sort of world.", "domain": "library"}
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{"url": "https://business.coopersville.com/events/details/cadl-yoga-03-02-2020-23979", "date": "2020-04-10T02:43:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585371883359.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200410012405-20200410042905-00286.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8936336636543274, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__133745608", "lang": "en", "text": "Come join us at the library for a 4-week session of yoga for beginners! Sarah Weber, a certified Iyengar* yoga instructor, will guide you through four 1-hour classes of foundational poses. All are welcome; no prior experience necessary. (If you have your own mat and/or any props you use at home to practice, please bring them to class.) *For more information on Iyengar yoga, please visit www.Iynaus.org. The four week session is $35, due at the first session. The class will meet on Monday mornings at 9:00 a.m. on February 10, 17, 24 and March 2.\nRegister online at: https://www.coopersvillelibrary.org/program_registration.html", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://lawsofsegregation.ninacroft.com/exiled/", "date": "2019-06-20T21:08:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-26/segments/1560627999273.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20190620210153-20190620232153-00477.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9745731949806213, "token_count": 197, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-26__0__130467304", "lang": "en", "text": "Breathless Press (August 2012)\nCan she risk giving her heart back to a man whose loss nearly destroyed her whole world?\nLong ago, a powerful witch named Casterix nearly destroyed the world of Arroway out of grief for the murder of her mate, Callum. She spent those years since exiled on Earth, believing she could never return home.\nUnbeknownst to her, the power of their connection tied Callum to their world despite his demise. While she hid away, his spirit remained lost in dimension between life and death, until he finally found a way to return to her.\nNow, after a thousand years, the two are reunited. But their reunion is less than joyous.\nArroway is dying. The witches are close to extinction. It will take the combined power of Casterix and Callum to save their world. But can she risk caring for him as she used to, when their separation tore her apart?", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://7inches.blogspot.com/2010/10/new-bible-touchable-sound-from.html", "date": "2017-04-28T08:07:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122886.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00073-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.964613676071167, "token_count": 666, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__88607080", "lang": "en", "text": "I talked with Mike Treff from Soundscreen design about the amazing book he co-curated with Brian Roettinger, and Diego Hadis about US 7\" record design. It goes further than just a coffee table book of reproductions of 7\" sleeves, they approached the book with the idea that the modes of production should be just as important as the graphic \"art\" itself.\nOf course I completely agree...the thing that truly makes the 7\" great a lot of times has to do with the handmade nature of the object as much as the artwork on the sleeve....or the music inside for that matter. I think they are tackling a whole new angle in history of the 7\", a history that's just getting started.\nBut they didn't just stop with the information about singles, the press runs, the designers, they made the book itself a similar handmade artifact. All of the 7\"'s were sent in by collectors around the US, photographed and reproduced in full color, which let's face it you'd be crazy not to do, but there's different paper stocks and page sizes. It's like McSweeneys and 7inches came together...they created a piece of art as amazing as the singles inside they celebrate, except that they will press this for whoever wants it...which is not the case with anything pictured in this book.\nIf you have ever thought about starting a label and pressing a 7\", or just bought your first 7\" from your favorite band on tour, this book is an essential resource.\nIf you think you know everything about 7\"'s, and your collection is complete...this book will prove you wrong...and educate you about something you can actually use in the real world.\n7\"'s are freaking awesome.\nDownload the interview here.\nNow available for pre-order is Soundscreen’s latest book, Touchable Sound: A Collection of 7-inch Records from the USA.\nIn an era that advocates streamlined product, and music at the click of a mouse, Touchable Sound celebrates those independent-minded bands and labels that make their own records and relish the opportunity to produce labor-intensive one-off artifacts. As Henry H. Owings puts it in his introduction, the book honors “those who invest countless hours of themselves to further their art. It’s about having an attention to detail and a disinterest in the bottom line.”\nOrganized by region, Touchable Sound focuses on unique, exquisite examples of American 7-inch-record packaging. Spanning nearly 25 years, it lovingly documents the obscure and the hard-to-find with help from musicians, artists, and label owners. Many of these records-by bands as diverse as the Locust, Olivia Tremor Control, Angel Hair, Stereolab, Los Crudos, the Melvins, and more—have never before been seen by a wide audience, and were originally pressed in extremely limited editions.\nCurated by Brian Roettinger, Mike Treff, and Diego Hadis, the book features over 300 records and 600 bands that have set the bar for record packaging and design. The official release is set for October 5th, but make sure you reserve your copy by pre-ordering.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://global-cities.info/content/project/mapping-the-movies-understanding-post-war-cinema-as-a-located-example-of-globalization-in-process-2", "date": "2017-04-29T01:39:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123172.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00557-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8772498369216919, "token_count": 250, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__306238989", "lang": "en", "text": "|Mapping the movies: understanding post-war cinema as a located example of globalization-in-process|\nThis project investigates the significance of Australian cinemas as sites of social and economic activity. The project analyses the responsiveness of cinemas and their audiences to social and cultural change through several detailed case studies. We investigate distribution practices and audience preferences using a combination of archival, demographic and spatial data and oral histories. As one of the first Australian research projects to produce historical maps of the social, economic and cultural patterning of media consumption, the project makes a groundbreaking contribution to the analysis of regional and community differentiation in Australian media and cultural history and enhances our understanding of the ways in which local media practices sustain community identities.\n|Start By||29 December 2007|\n|Completed By||29 December 2010|\nARC Discovery Grant\n|Outcomes||Deb Verhoeven, ‘Film, Video, DVD and Online Delivery’, Media and Communications in Australia, 5th edition, Stuart Cunningham and Graeme Turner (eds), Allen & Unwin, Sydney, 2010 (in press);\nDeb Verhoeven, ‘Diasporic Cinemagoing and National Cinema'.\nGlobalization and Culture\nMelbourne – Australia", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://cibolo.org/calendar/storytime/", "date": "2023-09-25T19:54:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510085.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925183615-20230925213615-00455.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.880050778388977, "token_count": 103, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__287682470", "lang": "en", "text": "Join us Wednesdays at 10:00am for nature-themed storytime!\nCome down to The Cibolo Visitor Center for educational storytime and activities for little ones ages 3-5. New topics every Wednesday to get kids excited about nature!\nWe will hold storytime 9/13/23 through 11/8/23 (not meeting on 10/11/23).\nThere is a suggested donation of $5 per family to help keep our program running.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sidhartharya.me/braindump/20210406125520-algorithms/", "date": "2021-10-27T03:07:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323588053.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20211027022823-20211027052823-00170.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7098236680030823, "token_count": 119, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__2038951", "lang": "en", "text": "An algorithm is any well defined computational procedure that takes some value or a set of values, as input and produces some value, or set of values as output (Rayward-Smith et al. 1991 )\nRayward-Smith, V. J., Thomas H. Cormen, Charles E. Leiserson, and Ronald L. Rivest. 1991. “Introduction to Algorithms.” The Journal of the Operational Research Society 42 (9). JSTOR:816. http://dx.doi.org/10.2307/2583667.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://conferences.unitedway.org/harwood", "date": "2017-10-18T11:22:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-43/segments/1508187822930.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20171018104813-20171018124813-00277.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9107363224029541, "token_count": 601, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-43__0__190521630", "lang": "en", "text": "The Harwood Public Innovators Lab\nCo-hosted by United Way Worldwide and The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation, The Harwood Public Innovators Lab is a 2.5-day experience to help you and your organization learn what it means to Turn Outward – to use the community, not your conference room, as your reference point for choices and action.\nApplied learning. Real-life scenarios. Action, not theory.\nLearn how to make the community - not your conference room - the reference point for your choices and action.\nThis year’s Lab will take place December 11-13 at the Mary M. Gates Learning Center in Alexandria, Virginia.\nIf you Turn Outward and make more intentional judgments and choices in creating change, you will produce greater impact and relevance in your community. The Harwood Institute has partnered with some of the world’s largest nonprofit networks including United Way Worldwide, AARP, Goodwill Industries International, the American Library Association, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and others to spread this approach, which is being used across the U.S. and increasingly worldwide.\nThe Lab was recently redesigned to be more applied, more practical, and more hands-on. You will leave with a clear action plan for things you can do to increase your impact the day you return home. Additionally, all Lab alumni receive:\n- Access to more than 2,000 public innovators worldwide through our Public Innovators Listserv\n- Three months of weekly tools, real world case studies, and tips on using what you’ve learned plus our monthly newsletter and Rich Harwood’s “Redeeming Hope” blog\n- A Public Innovator Toolkit print ready for you to use with your staff and partners\n- A library of videos that you can use to spread what it means to Turn Outward\nThe Public Innovators Lab is foundational for any organization seeking to drive change in their community. We encourage you to bring a cross-functional team if possible or at least another colleague to share the experience. The Lab is designed for senior teams or individuals that have responsibility for developing strategy and driving execution.\nClick here for a previous program agenda.\nREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!\nClick here to register.\nEarly registration is $995.00.\nAfter November 2, the registration fee is $1095.\nThis course is available for both United Ways and their local community partners. To register a community partner, please use this link.\nThe Harwood Public Innovators Lab will be held at United Way Worldwide’s Mary M. Gates Learning Center located at 701 N. Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA 22314.\nInformation on local hotels can be found here. See the VISIT US tab at the top of this page for more information on transportation and travel to the area.\nFor questions on this course, please email email@example.com.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://rgd.mcw.edu/rgdweb/report/reference/main.html?id=61633", "date": "2022-01-16T11:14:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320299852.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20220116093137-20220116123137-00194.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8804745674133301, "token_count": 424, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__188776522", "lang": "en", "text": "Cloning and functional characterization of the rat stomach fundus serotonin receptor.\nFoguet, M Hoyer, D Pardo, LA Parekh, A Kluxen, FW Kalkman, HO Stuhmer, W Lubbert, H\n||Foguet M, etal., EMBO J 1992 Sep;11(9):3481-7.\n||(View Article at PubMed) PMID:1505525\nA DNA segment homologous to the third exons of the serotonin 1C and 2 receptor genes was isolated from a mouse genomic library. The positions of the introns flanking these exons were conserved in the three genes. To examine whether the new fragment was part of an active gene, we used a quantitative PCR protocol to analyse rat RNAs from different tissues and ages. The gene was expressed in stomach fundus at an abundance of 1 x 10(5) mRNA molecules. This tissue contracts in response to serotonin via a receptor that has previously resisted classification. We constructed a cDNA library from rat stomach fundus and isolated clones containing 2020 bp inserts with open reading frames of 465 amino acids comprising seven putative membrane-spanning regions. The protein was transiently expressed in COS cells and binding of serotonergic ligands to the membranes was analysed. The pharmacological profile resembled that described for the serotonin-stimulated contraction of the stomach fundus. After expression of this receptor in Xenopus oocytes, the application of serotonin triggered the typical chloride current which presumably results from the activation of phospholipase C. The coupling to this response system was less efficient than that of the 5-HT1C or 5-HT2 receptors.\nObjects referenced in this article\n||5-hydroxytryptamine (serotonin) receptor 2B", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://libguides.massgeneral.org/NS532", "date": "2023-12-08T18:18:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00692.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9240508079528809, "token_count": 554, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__8001938", "lang": "en", "text": "For NS 532, you will be asked to use research evidence to write your discussion posts. This will require searching library databases for scholarly articles and may need you to describe your search process. Use this course guide to help you with finding evidence for your discussion posts.\nClick on a workshop below to self-enroll. Or see the complete list of available workshops.\n(influenza OR flu) AND (handwashing OR “hand washing” OR “hand hygiene”) AND (prevention OR prevent OR intervention) AND (children OR students OR schools OR pediatric)\nOneSearch is a library tool that searches all of our databases at the same time. You can search for journal articles or e-books.\nAre you looking for a specific article or e-book? Type the title into the search box. When you click the search button, the results page will tell you if we have the article or e-book in full text.\nLook for the PDF Full Text or Get it from MGH eTreadwell icons on the results page. Click on them to get to the full text.\nAre you searching a topic? Type your keywords into the search box and click the Search button. Results will be ranked by relevancy. Use the limits on the left hand side to narrow down your results.\nThis term refers to a method of vetting articles or other materials most commonly for inclusion in a journal.\nIt involves having colleagues who are knowledgeable in a discipline examine articles before they are published, and it is a way to help verify that the research an article presents is sound and its conclusions logical.\nIn the health and social sciences, most often a primary source is a report of the results of an experiment or research study. The most common source format these take are published articles found in scholarly journals or conference papers.\nWhy Choose Primary Sources\nPrimary Sources represent the best evidence to support an argument. When you examine a primary source, you get to see all of the relevant information about the study as well as the authors' interpretation of the results of that study. You can then come to your own conclusions about the significance, relevance, and meaning of those results as they apply to your topics of interest. If instead you rely on the interpretations of another author, say from a literature review or other secondary source, you can run into trouble, because their point of view might cloud their interpretations and could lead you astray. Therefore, when you can, you will want to select primary sources to cite in your papers and other academic work.\nIdentifying Primary Sources\nHowever, not everything published in a scholarly journal or presented at a conference will be a primary source. Here are some things to look for.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.futbal.org/anthology/reviews.html", "date": "2021-06-21T13:14:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488273983.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20210621120456-20210621150456-00051.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8793744444847107, "token_count": 394, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__9950945", "lang": "en", "text": "\"Rarely does one have the pleasure of seeing so many poets violate the truth that no one\ncan be in two places at once.\nIndivisible provides hundreds of local\npoetic delights and deserves a place among the best anthologies of poetry.\"\n- Billy Collins\nFormer U.S. Poet Laureate\n\"Indivisible is seamless passion, held together by the will to cross borders and embrace that which\nis sacred in the individual.\nThis collection of poems underscores a voyage through physical and\npsychological time and space, but it also clearly\nundermines any notion of a diaspora of the soul\nand spirit. Moments of graceful resiliency are captured again and again, and\nan unbroken map of lyrical recollection. There are lived lives behind these marvelous poems.\"\n- Yusef Komunyakaa\nDistinguished Senior Poet at NYU\n\"No-one can speak for 'America' or 'Humanity,' but these poems give us a glimpse of both.\nScattered among them are treasures\nand heartbreaks, mercurial descriptions of life and languid\nbackward glances at what is left behind, what cannot be recovered.\nThis is a language map of\nSouth Asian America. Come. Come for a ride.\"\n- Vijay Prashad\nauthor of The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World and\nThe Karma of Brown Folk\n\"Like seedlings breaking through concrete cracks, the poems collected in\nIndivisible widen the literary landscape and expose\nthe reader to fresh terrain.\nGathering together for the first time an expansive and varied set of voices\nrepresenting the breadth\nof South Asian American poetry, reading Indivisible is\nlike witnessing the wings of a newly discovered bird, outstretched,\nfor an untouched horizon.\"\n- Matthew Shenoda\nauthor of Seasons of Lotus, Seasons of Bone", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://livelinkdirectory.com/frankie-meyer-vintage-city-and-county-directories-can-be-a-godsend-for-finding-treats-lifestyles/", "date": "2022-11-27T09:57:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710218.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20221127073607-20221127103607-00240.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9708978533744812, "token_count": 496, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__290745413", "lang": "en", "text": "Frankie Meyer: Vintage city and county directories can be a godsend for finding treats | Lifestyles\nHave you used city and county directories in your genealogy research? The booklets were published annually in the late 1800s and early 1900s. They were often divided into two parts.\nIn the first section of the booklet, the adults’ names were listed in alphabetical order. Each entry included the person’s occupation, address and place of work. The names and addresses of businesses, cemeteries, hospitals, newspapers, charities, post offices, schools and churches were also listed.\nIf a person was married, the name of the spouse was entered. If a woman was widowed, the inscription sometimes included the name of the deceased spouse. The names and ages of the children were often listed, in addition to the names and ages of the tenants. Some directories place the letter “r” in front of the tenants’ address and the letter “h” in front of the owners’ address.\nThe second section of the booklet listed the streets, along with the house addresses on each street and the names of the adults in each residence. By checking this section, researchers can learn the names of relatives who lived nearby. Most brochures also included a map.\nBy comparing details in directories from adjacent years, researchers can often identify important dates in an ancestor’s life. Examples are a person’s year of birth, marriage, divorce or death. A researcher can also find out the year a person changed jobs, graduated, left school, immigrated, moved to an area, left the area, or moved from one place in town to another.\nThe Library of Congress has the largest collection of directories. Old booklets are also found in libraries, museums, genealogical societies, historical societies, and county records centers. Many directories have been digitized and are accessible to subscribers of FamilySearch.org and similar subscription sites. When looking for families in Carthage, Carterville, or Joplin, check the directories at the Jasper County Records Center, located at 125 Lincoln St. in Carthage.\nSometimes residents of African American ancestry were listed in a separate section or booklet. Directories for black residents of southwestern Missouri have been compiled in Volumes I and II of “Black Families of the Ozarks.” These volumes are available at libraries in southwestern Missouri.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.glennerickmiller.com/camper-girl", "date": "2023-09-30T04:01:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510575.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930014147-20230930044147-00579.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8719350099563599, "token_count": 375, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__217776335", "lang": "en", "text": "When her beloved aunt dies, SHANNON BURKE is left with a cryptic letter, a hand-drawn map, and an old Toyota camper. Then she loses her job, her boyfriend, and any hope that her life will play out like she planned.\nHer aunt's notes lead homebody Shannon deep into New York's Adirondack wilderness where she scales mountains, discovers hidden waterfalls, digs for buried treasure, and most importantly, gets lost. In the end, she discovers the life-changing secret behind her aunt's final gift and learns that a person’s path through life is never clearly marked.\nCAMPER GIRL is a Young Adult novel published by Fitzroy Books, a subsidiary of Regal House Publishing.\n\"A tender and poignant coming-of-age novel.\"\n~ Jennifer Caloyeras, author of Strays\n\"Good guidance for all of us in these uncertain times.\"\n~ Michelle Caffrey, author of Bring Jade Home\n\"Should be included in every school library. Reminds young adults that they can take the road less traveled.\"\n~ Eric Hoffer Book Awards\n\"Riveting...brilliantly portrays the insecurities faced by teenagers while growing up.\"\n~ Readers' Favorite Reviews\nGOLD MEDAL, YA ~ Eric Hoffer Book Awards\nGRAND PRIZE SHORT-LIST ~ Eric Hoffer Book Awards\nBRONZE, YA ~ Florida Book Awards\nBRONZE, REGIONAL FICTION ~ IPPY Awards\nBRONZE, YA ~ Moonbeam Children's Book Awards\nFINALIST, FICTION ~ CNY Book Awards\nFINALIST, YA ~ Next Generation Indie Book Awards\nFINALIST, YA ~ American Fiction Awards", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://aimc2023.pubpub.org/pub/8x9jxz9a/release/3", "date": "2023-09-30T23:11:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510730.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20230930213821-20231001003821-00549.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9061976075172424, "token_count": 1277, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__190954103", "lang": "en", "text": "AI Music Improvisation by Franziska Schroeder (sax/AI art) and Federico Reuben (ML/live coding).\nThis a 20-30mins duo live improvised music performance set, using machine listening and AI generated music materials. The PRISM SampleRNN / neural network has been trained, using original saxophone input by Franziska Schroeder.\nIn this duo we incorporate live improvised music, with AI generated source material (i.e. some of the input from the PRISM neural network training data set), combined in a live coding setup.\nIn terms of AI techniques for audio generation, we will be using two approaches:\nWe've generated audio material (with different settings, e.g. temperature) using PRiSM SampleRNN (https://github.com/rncm-prism/prism-samplernn. implemented by Christopher Melen) trained on a large dataset of recordings of Franziska playing the saxophone. We will be using the pre-rendered audio files of the generated audio, in combination with the original recordings in the dataset, during the live performance as material that will be intuitively remixed through live coding - the live coder will be making decisions during the performance, selecting between different files and using the live analysis of Franziska's input (through a microphone) to match it (by selecting different audio features/parameters during the performance) to different segments of the different audio files.\nWe've trained a RAVE model (https://github.com/acids-ircam/RAVE, Caillon and Esling) using Franziska's recordings and we will use the RAVE UGen in SuperCollider (https://github.com/victor-shepardson/rave-supercollider, implemented by Victor Shepardson from the IIL in Iceland) for real-time processing (latent representation and autonomous generation).\nBoth of these approaches will be used within the context of the improvisation, and the live coder will co-create with the live performer and computer by intuitively accessing these AI-generated materials, and mix them with other effects, algorithmic processes, analysis and samples, depending on what is happening during the improvisation. We will be using SuperCollider with some live coding libraries by Reuben (https://github.com/freuben/Radicles) as well as other well known libraries such as JITLib.\nVisuals using #StableDiffusion will be projected. The visuals are based on a prompting technique developed by Franziska, and that connect intimately to the performance, the specific performers and their instruments.\nThe duo explored similar AI ideas in a performance as part of the AI and Music conference, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden, Stockholm, 2022.\nYoutube Links to previous Improvisations, using AI generated visuals:\n#AiArt, #StableDiffusion #Deforum - improvised materials using saxophone and live coding. Live recording in Stockholm, Sweden, 21 November 2022.\nA triptych representation of an AI generated architectural model with processed saxophone sounds.\nFranziska Schroeder is a saxophonist and improviser, originally from Berlin.\nShe has recorded her music on diverse labels (pfMentum, Creativesources, Bandcamp). Her research on ethnographies of improvisation cultures in Brazil (2013) and Portugal (2016) are published online. Franziska works as a Professor of Music and Cultures at the Sonic Arts Research Centre, at Queen’s University Belfast, where she also leads the research team “Performance without Barriers” - a group dedicated to researching more accessible and inclusive ways to designing music technologies for and with disabled musicians. The group’s agenda-setting research in designing virtual reality instruments was recognised by the Queen’s Vice Chancellor’s 2020 Prize for Research Innovation.\nFederico Reuben is a composer, sound artist and live-electronics performer. His work includes compositions for acoustic, electroacoustic and mixed ensembles, laptop improvisations, computer-mediated performances, fixed media, hybrid works, installations, collaborations and computer programs. As a laptop improviser he has performed with improvisers such as Elliott Sharp, John Edwards, Steve Noble, Mark Sanders, London Improvisers Orchestra, Tony Marsh, Alekander Kolkowski, Ingrid Laubrock, Alexander Hawkins, Dominic Lash, Rachel Musson, Javier Carmona, Mark Hanslip and Paul Hession. He is also co-founder of netlabel and artist collective squib-box with Adam de la Cour and Neil Luck. Currently, he is Associate Professor at the School of Arts and Creative Technologies, University of York, where he is director of research. Federico is Co-I in the AHRC-funded network ‘Datasounds, Datasets and Datasense: Unboxing the hidden layers between musical data, knowledge and creativity’.\nThis is a duo of live improvised music using AI-generated music materials and ML techniques. We trained PRiSM SampleRNN model using a dataset of original saxophone recordings by Franzisksa to generate new audio materials. The original dataset, as well as the pre-rendered audio materials, are accessed during the improvisation through stochastic and MIR techniques. We also trained the RAVE model using Franziska’s saxophone input and we use the RAVE UGen (ported by Victor Shepardson) in SuperCollider for real-time processing. Both of these approaches will be used in the improvisation, and the laptop improviser will interact with the saxophonist by intuitively accessing these AI-generated materials and techniques, as well as mixing them with other effects, sample and algorithmic processes, depending on what is happening during the improvisation. We will be using Supercollider with libraries by Federico, as well as other well known love coding libraries such as JITLib. Visuals using StableDiffusion will be projected. The visuals are based on a prompting technique developed by Franziska, and that connect intimately to the performance, the specific performers and their instruments.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.sugarboxclinic.co.uk/knowledge-centre/", "date": "2024-02-21T16:15:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473518.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20240221134259-20240221164259-00056.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9469603300094604, "token_count": 141, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__182100268", "lang": "en", "text": "We understand that choosing the right treatment and practitioner for you is an important decision to get right. We believe that the more knowledge you have, the more informed your decisions will be.\nAs a dedicated, professional, fully transparent and highly qualified team, who cares deeply about your wellbeing, we are making it our priority to give you all the facts upfront and open.\nThat's why we have built and will continue building our dedicated Sugarbox Knowledge Centre. A clear and honest resource, enabling you to browse a library of information and learn more about each treatment service.\nOur aim is to give you a straightforward guide to learn all that you need to know about treatments that you’re interested in.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.jfmusicservices.com/published-articles/", "date": "2023-09-24T17:56:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506658.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924155422-20230924185422-00199.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7825512886047363, "token_count": 310, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__158616507", "lang": "en", "text": "Judith Finell is co-founder and editor of Your Inside Track, a newsletter on music and copyright.\nAdditional publications are below. Click on the article title to view.\n- New York State Bar Association Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section Journal, “Scandalous Notes: A Musicologist Discusses New Developments in Music Technology That Challenge Copyright Attorneys and Expert Witnesses,” Special Edition 2008, Vol.19, No.1.\n- New York State Bar Association Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section Journal, “The Outer Reaches of Copyright Protection: Creative Arts, Style and the Law,” Fall/Winter 2002, Vol. 13, No. 3.\n- Thomson & Thomson’s Client Times, “Using an Expert Witness in a Music Copyright Case,” Volumes.1 and 2, 2001.\n- The New York Times, “Westchester Q&A: Judith Greenberg Finell. Name That Tune, and Prevent a Rip-Off,” August 27, 1995.\n- New York Law Journal, “Musicologist Takes Look At Recent Court Rulings,” Part One of Three, May 15, 1992.\n- New York Law Journal, “How A Musicologist Views Digital Sampling Issues,” Part Two of Three, May 22, 1992.\n- New York Law Journal, “A Musicologist Discusses Disguised Infringement,” Part Three of Three, May 29, 1992.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://dailybamablog.com/the-silent-strength-why-reading-is-essential-for-mens-mental-health-alabama-mens-clinic/", "date": "2024-02-24T13:54:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474533.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240224112548-20240224142548-00446.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9140524864196777, "token_count": 796, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__41300306", "lang": "en", "text": "In the realm of men’s mental health, reading often remains an overlooked and underestimated tool. However, delving into the world of books can be a powerful resource for nurturing and maintaining emotional well-being. In this article, we explore the unique thoughts of Alabama Men’s Clinic.\nEmotional Expression and Self-Reflection\nReading provides a safe and constructive outlet for emotional expression. Through the pages of a book, men can explore a wide range of emotions and experiences, allowing them to process their own feelings and thoughts in a non-threatening manner. Fictional characters and their stories become mirrors through which men can reflect upon their own lives, fears, hopes, and dreams. This process of self-reflection fosters self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and a deeper understanding of oneself.\nEscaping the Noise: Finding Solace and Inner Peace\nIn a world filled with noise, constant stimulation, and digital distractions, reading offers a sanctuary of solace and inner peace. Immersing oneself in a captivating book provides a temporary escape from the stresses and pressures of daily life. It allows men to retreat into a quiet space where they can find respite, recharge their mental energy, and engage in self-care. This quietude promotes mindfulness, reduces anxiety, and cultivates a sense of calm and balance within.\nEmpathy and Connection: Bridging Emotional Gaps\nReading fosters empathy and emotional connection. When men engage with characters and narratives that portray different life experiences, they develop a deeper understanding of the human condition. This heightened empathy enhances their ability to connect with others on an emotional level, strengthening relationships and fostering a sense of community. By immersing themselves in diverse stories, men can bridge emotional gaps, embrace diversity, and develop a greater appreciation for the shared struggles and joys of humanity.\nStress Reduction and Mental Resilience\nThe act of reading has been shown to reduce stress levels and promote mental resilience. As men immerse themselves in a book, their attention shifts away from daily worries and concerns, allowing their minds to unwind and relax. Reading stimulates the imagination, transports individuals to new worlds, and engrosses them in captivating narratives. This mental escapism alleviates stress, promotes a sense of well-being, and equips men with the mental resilience needed to face life’s challenges.\nExpanding Emotional Vocabulary and Communication Skills\nReading contributes to the expansion of emotional vocabulary and enhances communication skills. Through exposure to various writing styles, character dynamics, and nuanced emotions, men develop a broader range of words and expressions to describe their own feelings. This expanded emotional vocabulary not only aids in articulating thoughts and emotions effectively but also facilitates deeper and more meaningful connections in personal relationships. Men who read regularly often find themselves better equipped to express their needs, listen empathetically, and communicate with authenticity.\nInspiration and Personal Growth\nBooks are a wellspring of inspiration and personal growth. Whether through non-fiction self-help books, biographies of inspirational figures, or works of fiction that explore the human condition, men can gain valuable insights, life lessons, and motivation for personal development. Reading exposes them to different perspectives, diverse experiences, and alternative ways of thinking. It ignites the flame of curiosity, encourages lifelong learning, and fosters a growth mindset.\nReading is a silent strength that holds immense power for men’s mental health. By embracing the written word, men can embark on a journey of emotional expression, self-reflection, and inner peace. The act of reading nurtures empathy, reduces stress, expands emotional vocabulary, and fuels personal growth. It is a valuable tool in building emotional resilience, fostering meaningful connections, and promoting self-care. So, pick up a book, explore the pages, and unlock the silent strength that lies within the realm of reading for men’s mental well-being.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.communityschoolsrevolution.org/advanced-praise", "date": "2023-12-10T09:58:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101779.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210092457-20231210122457-00292.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9474243521690369, "token_count": 2363, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__136525509", "lang": "en", "text": "The Community Schools Revolution demonstrates how cities and districts across the country have designed strategies over the past three decades that enable schools to close opportunity and achievement gaps for historically marginalized students. The authors offer strong evidence and vivid examples that make a compelling case for community schools as an effective school improvement strategy – one that can be adapted to a wide variety of local contexts.\nLinda Darling-Hammond, Professor Emerita, Stanford University, and President, Learning Policy Institute\nCommunity schools are the equity strategy of our time. The long history of community schools is rooted in racial and social justice. The authors effectively capture the stories, reflections, and successes that define the impact and potential of the modern community schools movement across the country.\nBecky Pringle, President, National Education Association\nAddressing educational, social, and economic inequality is the issue of our time. The Community Schools Revolution takes on this challenge by documenting how cities and districts around the United States have acted collectively to organize school and community resources around student success. In their narrative, the authors ably document the growth, successes, and challenges of a quiet social movement that began 30 years ago, is flourishing now, and promises ongoing results for the future.\nDarren Walker, President, Ford Foundation\nThe authors have expertly gathered their collective wisdom, the experiences of those doing the work, and the decades of evidence supporting this strategy to beautifully illustrate what makes community schools successful. And they show the path forward, building off the lessons we have learned until every school is a community school. The stories highlighted show not only the journey, but the impact community schools have had on students, teachers, and families. In diverse communities from Ohio to New Mexico, New York to California, the community schools strategy has brought schools and families together and helped them to organize local resources, assets, and partners not only to address challenges, but to create new opportunities for kids and communities to thrive. This is an important read for anyone wanting to better understand what is possible when the community and schools work together and learn how it can be done.\nRandi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers\nFor each of us committed to replenishing U.S. democracy and justice, we know well that bottom-up social movements must be a central driving force. But we often wonder: what do these movements actually look like – from ideas to theory to organizing to practice? This book powerfully makes plain all these elements in describing the most potent social movement in public education, the community schools movement, which is dramatically expanding the life chances for literally hundreds of thousands of young people across the country. This book, co-written by key figures who helped build the movement over the past 30 years, is a must-read for anyone wanting truly equitable, democratic improvements in public schools driven by and with their communities.\nCyrus Driver, Director, Partnership for the Future of Learning\nHow very sad that we still need a book like this, arguing what should have been obvious long ago: if we are serious about wanting every child to flourish, then children from underserved communities need the same kind of enriching, stretching, challenging, connecting experiences automatically available to children in privileged communities. It is hard to read these instructive and inspiring case studies and not wonder why we aren’t doing this kind of work everywhere.\nCharles Payne, Henry Rutgers Distinguished Professor of African American Studies and Director, Joseph Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Research, Rutgers University, Newark\nThe Community Schools Revolution, co-authored by pioneers in the field, lays out all the significant issues in developing and launching successful community schools. After reviewing the detailed accounts of six U.S. cities, one walks away from this classic with ideas about the many ways to build community schools and thus transform communities in any city in the nation.\nLaura Bronstein, Dean, College of Community and Public Affairs, and Professor, Department of Social Work, Binghamton University\nDid you know that chronic absenteeism has doubled since the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic and now affects nearly one of three students in the United States? Wondering how to address this daunting reality? Read The Community Schools Revolution for inspiration. Drawing upon powerful stories from across the United States, the authors show how schools, working together with a wide array of partners, can truly make a difference. By investing in relationship building and engaging learning experiences, community schools motivate “showing up.” Weaving together resources, community schools provide students and families with the health, economic and social support needed to overcome barriers to getting to school. Committed to listening to student and family voices, community schools offer pathways to success that build upon community assets and respond to local realities.\nHedy Chang, Executive Director and President, Attendance Works\nI know the power of community to enable our young people to learn and thrive. The Community Schools Revolution demonstrates how to harness that power and return public schools to their vital role as centers of community and engines of community change.\nArne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education\nThis book comes at just the right time, as more school communities across the country explore the power and possibility of community schools to integrate transformative models of leadership, engagement, and learning -- all deeply rooted in the interests, experiences, and needs of students and families. The authors provide context, history, and vivid examples of how diverse places have taken the idea of community schools and made it their own. It’s a valuable and inspiring resource for anyone interested in understanding what is possible when a broad range of stakeholders come together, roll up their sleeves, and work to reimagine new ways of being, learning, and leading together.\nSophie Fanelli, President, Stuart Foundation\nThe Community Schools Revolution provides important and insightful analyses of the origins of and rationale for community schools, illustrated through several instructive case studies of initiatives across the country. New entrants to the community schools field and experienced practitioners alike will benefit from the perspectives of the authors – all of whom are giants in the movement.\nAbe Fernández, Vice President for Collective Impact and Director, National Center for Community Schools, Children’s Aid\nThe Community Schools Revolution is a must-read for people looking to improve our education system and strengthen our society. The authors bring a wealth of experience, knowledge, and insight to this book. By describing community school initiatives around the country, and the partnerships that drive them, the authors share lessons that are immensely valuable to the afterschool community. We should all support the continuing success of the community school movement they describe.\nJodi Grant, Executive Director, Afterschool Alliance\nThe Community Schools Revolution is an innovative book that delves into the profound effects of community schools on education, social justice, and democracy. Written by esteemed authorities in the field, the book illuminates the transformative capacity of community schools in nurturing partnerships, empowering communities, and promoting equitable educational opportunities for all students. It is an essential resource for educators, policymakers, and advocates who are dedicated to advancing education and social progress.\nJohn H. Jackson, President and CEO, Schott Foundation for Public Education\nThe community schools movement has grown exponentially over the decades, firmly planting the essential role this strategy plays in creating and coordinating opportunities for children, youth, families, and communities to thrive. The Coalition for Community Schools continues to be at the heart of the movement to help further this essential engagement strategy to bring about meaningful and lasting education systems change. This book chronicles the key inflection points and lessons that will inform the field into the future.\nEddie Koen, President, Institute for Educational Leadership\nThe Community Schools Revolution draws upon the achievements of six different community school initiatives to elaborate critical implementation lessons for on-going and future undertakings. The authors, four veteran community school thought leaders, make a distinguished contribution in detailing a quarter century’s evolution of the community school movement to connect the “why” of community schools to the “how” of effective implementation in different local, regional, and state contexts.\nMilbrey McLaughlin, David Jacks Professor of Education Emerita, Stanford University\nEarly engineers hoped education in the United States would bolster and sustain democratic principles. Similar to other parts of our democracy, the realities of both our investment in and execution of schools haven’t lived up to the goals of fostering freedom and equity. Community schools provide a practical pathway to recapture the purpose and promise of public education. To transform schools with communities as partners, we must follow the evolution, learn from the pioneers, and take the strategy of community schools into an ever-shifting future of learning. The Community Schools Revolution takes us on that journey and challenges us to chart the future of community schools with high-quality and sustainable systems; collaborative, innovative, and responsive approaches; and an ever-present focus on students within the context of their broader ecosystems. I hope every practitioner in Maryland will read this book to inform our ongoing expansion and implementation of community schools.\nEllie Mitchell, Director, Maryland Out of School Time Network\nTransforming schools into community schools was very important before the pandemic, but even more so now. Today’s and tomorrow's economy, jobs, and civic fabric need much better-prepared young people and with a wider range of skills, interests, and capacities, including to learn to adapt and work together in teams. A higher quality school day is more important than ever, but schools -- and the regular school day activities and educators -- cannot meet these challenges alone. Students and families need the benefit of powerful positive relationships and the collective impact among school day personnel, comprehensive afterschool and summer enrichment opportunities, and a community’s people and supports. They clearly complement and strengthen each other, making the whole of a community school bigger than the sum of its parts. This new book provides the essential concepts, underpinnings, frameworks, and outstanding examples of how to start and grow community schools in your community and state.\nTerry Peterson, Education Consultant, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation; Senior Fellow, Riley Institute\nJoy Dryfoos, a pioneer of the community schools strategy, said that “full-service community schools have the capacity to bring together in one space the resources and personnel that can strengthen both the school and the community.” She was, of course, right. Today’s community schools address the needs of the whole child in a comprehensive way, enabling students to access the kinds of services they need to perform their best in school and in life: academic, health, mental health, social-emotional, and so much more. Simply put, community schools help to level the playing field by providing equitable access to the resources all students need to thrive. We all have a common stake in our communities, so we all have a role to play in improving them for the benefit of all children.\nBetty Rosa, New York State Commissioner of Education\nWe are in the midst of a great awakening that the authors of this work have stirred into reality decades ago. Partners all across the country are working with schools as the hub of service and support for students and families and this field is catching the attention of policy makers, educators, and funders in substantial ways. We can no longer stand for harm that is inflicted when we ignore the challenge of connecting the disconnected.\nRey Saldana, President and CEO, Communities in Schools\nThe founding leaders of the community schools movement have given us a path forward in The Community Schools Revolution. Democracy, equity, collaboration, and leadership will guide our path forward.\nJose Muñoz, Director, Coalition for Community Schools", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.edibleforestgardens.com/about-the-book", "date": "2024-04-19T17:52:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00432.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9026018381118774, "token_count": 524, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__3646583", "lang": "en", "text": "About the Books\nThis comprehensive two-volume book constitutes an in-depth course in ecological garden design. Written in a passionate, clear, and engaging style, it integrates the vision and ecology of forest gardening with practical design, establishment, and management strategies. While Edible Forest Gardens was written as an integrated whole, each volume can stand alone as valuable learning tools and references.\nNo other book on forest gardening integrates ecology and design as thoroughly, and with such rigor, as this. The two volumes combine to give you the most up-to-date and advanced synthesis available on the subject. If you are serious about ecological gardening, ecological horticulture, permaculture design, or forest gardening—whether you are an amateur, a professional, a student, a researcher, or just a hard-core eco-freak—then the two-volume set is for you. It is an investment in intellectual capital that will pay dividends for years to come.\nVolume 1: Ecological Vision and Theory\nHardcover. 8 x 10. Approximately 356 pages.\nNumerous color and black and white photos, illustrations, and tables. Bibliography, glossary, index, plant and resource lists.\nThis volume begins with an overview of the ecological and cultural context for forest gardening in modern North America. It also lays out a holistic vision that guides the study of forest ecology that follows. This ecological exploration forms the bulk of volume 1, and offers clear and specific direction for forest garden design and management. Three forest garden case studies ground the concepts discussed in the book and bring them life. Volume 1 concludes with colorful descriptions of forest gardening's \"Top 100\" species, and useful listings of information and organizational resources.\nVolume 2: Ecological Design and Practice\nHardcover. 8 x 10. Approximately 617 pages. Numerous black and white photos, illustrations, and tables.\nComprehensive appendices on forest garden plants and animals, resource lists, glossary, bibliography, indices.\nVolume 2 focuses all of its attention on effective design and practice. It organizes the ecological strategies from volume 1 in a way that is accessible to gardeners and designers. It offers a unique 'pattern language' for forest garden design, and provides detailed advice for how to design, prepare the site for, plant, and maintain your forest garden. Volume 2 also includes a unique Plant Species Matrix and several associated appendices which offer a wide-ranging catalog of the ecology, uses, and ecosystem functions of the best temperate-climate forest garden plants, and a few edible mushrooms, from around the world.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://choosememorial.org/About/Annual-Reports.aspx", "date": "2013-05-18T17:18:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382584/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00072-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7081881761550903, "token_count": 150, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__29091358", "lang": "en", "text": "Memorial Health System's Annual Reports are available in four formats:\nonline, page-flip PDF, downloadable PDF or printed.\n- To visit our online Annual Report, go to ChooseMemorial.org/AnnualReport.\n- To view the PDF in page-turning format, click the cover image to the right.\n- To view or print the PDF document, click the appropriate link below.\n- If you would like to request a printed copy, please call 217-788-3333 or email us.\n2005 Annual Report (7 MB)\n2004 Annual Report (5 MB)\n2003 Annual Report (1 MB)\nYou will need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to read the downloaded file.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.arievoorburg.com/index.php/a-reminder-where-are-we-coming-from-and-where-are-we-going/", "date": "2023-02-01T09:42:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499919.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201081311-20230201111311-00193.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9003580212593079, "token_count": 2839, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__166913874", "lang": "en", "text": "The broadest of perspectives can locate the shift underway on planet Earth as the most recent scene in a vast pageant of cosmic emergence. A cosmological panorama takes us beyond the ambit of daily life and beyond even the larger compass of human history, offering a vantage point for pondering the contemporary predicament.\nA reminder of where we are in the immensity of space, the eons of time, and the majestic evolution of existence, this wide vista cultivates a sense of awe and humility, stirring resolve to renew the vitality of our precious island of life. Such reflections bring into focus a transcendent challenge: to navigate toward a new order of complexity in our corner of the universe, a flourishing and resilient global society.\nThe story of the cosmos begins nearly 14 billion years ago with the colossal energy eruption of the Big Bang. From the primal chaos of this prodigious event, structures consolidated in distinct stages, each adding new complexity to the grand unfolding of being: quarks and basic particles formed from the cauldron of radiant energy in the first fraction of a second; simple atoms stabilized after some 300,000 years as the universe cooled; galaxies coalesced around random asymmetries in matter distribution, eventually giving birth to stars and planets; and about 3.8 billion years ago, life appeared on Earth, opening a new chapter in the story of the universe.\nBiological evolution has been a wondrous adventure of tenacity and inventiveness through titanic episodes of extinction and proliferation. In the fullness of evolutionary time, creatures with brains appeared, enjoying enhanced ability to repel danger and secure sustenance. Eventually, our diminutive mammalian forebears entered the stage, minor characters scurrying inconspicuously among larger and smarter Mesozoic contemporaries. Somehow, they found niches through the long reigns of the trilobites, fish, and reptiles. The actuarial probability of survival for these early mammals could not have been good, and the odds of hitting the jackpot in the lottery of evolution very long indeed.\nEverything changed some 65 million years ago when Earth collided with an enormous asteroid, the single most cataclysmic day on this planet. This 10 kilometer asteroid from outer space struck with the force of a billion Hiroshima-size bombs, abruptly altering the scenery, plot, and cast of characters in the theater of natural history. The impact lifted immense dust clouds that blocked the sun and destroyed plant life. The death knell for the imperious dinosaurs (and three-quarters of then existing species) was the sound of opportunity for our furry ancestors, who made a fine living scavenging the insects and snails that flourished on the massive detritus of the global killing fields.\nAt the dawning of the Cenozoic Era, to be mammalian and small was highly adaptive. Multiplying and diversifying, they populated the Class Mammalia with innumerable design variations for warm blooded and lung-breathing animals. The grandeur of that variety, from schooner-sized whales to pinkie-sized bumblebee bats, remains on display in the 5,000 or so extant mammalian species still clinging to the shrunken habitats of today’s ecologically impoverished planet.\nOne uncommonly dexterous line—the primates—proved particularly consequential, giving rise to hominids, the first bipedal, tool-developing mammals. These brainy, social creatures jumped onto evolution’s fast track and never looked back. The advent of human consciousness marked both a culmination and an inception: the capstone of biological evolution and the cornerstone of social evolution. The appearance of human culture set off a second Big Bang in the generation of novel forms of existence in the known universe.\nCultural evolution (including technology, social structures, rituals, and symbols) entered into a reciprocal dance with physical and cognitive evolution. Selection for tool-making, language, and social cooperation produced beings of unprecedented ingenuity and adaptability. At each moment, the cumulative heritage of ideas, institutions, inventions, and artifacts formed a springboard for accelerated social change, leaving in the dust the far more gradual processes of biological and geophysical evolution. The power of culture to mold and control the environment liberated humanity from dependence on narrow ecological niches, allowing congenitally preprogrammed behavior to give way to more malleable, historically constructed forms of conduct and association.\nIn three million years, a mere tick of the geological clock, the primitive sentience of early humans evolved into the higher consciousness of our anatomically modern ancestors some 200,000 years ago. A creature was born that carried the awesome power—and heavy burden—of introspection and reason. This was a luminous and fateful moment in the long saga of cosmic emanation; when it begot a primate able to contemplate the mystery of existence, the universe lit up to itself.\nThe arrival of modern humans, the last surviving hominid, brought the new phenomenon of human history to the unfolding scene, and with it a qualitatively different kind of transition: the movement between historical epochs. The most far-reaching of these social shifts were great transitions that altered the entire socio-cultural matrix, yielding new relationships among people and between society and nature. At these junctures, reinforcing processes of change rippled across multiple dimensions—technology, consciousness, and institutions—and weakened existing regulatory structures and social norms. Of course, societies did not always survive these systemic ruptures; indeed, most civilizations of the past have fallen and vanished, spectacles of collapse that fascinate anew in our own time of vulnerability. But when they do not crumble, a fading order gestates a successor society, setting in motion a fresh dynamic of social evolution.\nThrough mechanisms of conquest and assimilation, change radiates gradually from centers of novelty, although earlier eras can long survive in places that are physically remote and culturally isolated. Today’s multitiered world overlays globalized dynamics across a mosaic of modern, pre-modern, and even remnants of Stone Age cultures. Naturally, the course of history cannot be neatly organized as schoolbook timelines with sharp ticks demarcating well-defined epochs. Real history is an intricate and irregular process conditioned by specific local factors, chance, serendipity, and human volition.\nVarious periodization criteria, such as the dominant political regime, major technology, and mode of production, offer complementary insights, but only partial truths. Moreover, perceptions of social change depend on the granularity of the historical lens through which we peer. Zooming in on finer spatial resolutions and shorter time frames provides greater detail; zooming out brings longer-term, larger-scale processes into focus.\nA long view of the broad contours of the human experience reveals two sweeping macro-transformations. The first occurred roughly 10,000 years ago when Stone Age culture gave rise to Early Civilization. The second saw Early Civilization yield to the Modern Era over the last millennium.\nThe Modern Era itself confronts a deep structural crisis induced by its contradictions and limitations: perpetual growth on a finite planet, political fragmentation in an interdependent world, widening chasms between the privileged and the excluded, and a stifling culture of consumerism. In our time, an exhausted modernity is relinquishing the stage. A third macro-shift in the human condition is underway with implications as far-reaching as those of previous great transformations. History has entered the Planetary Phase of Civilization.\nScanning the contours of change across Stone Age, Early Civilization, Modern Era, and Planetary Phase epochs reveals a broad tendency for society to become more extensive and elaborate. Societal complexity (the number of variables needed to describe roles and relationships, and the degree of connectedness) increases over the course of these transitions. Each emergent phase absorbs and transforms its antecedents, adding novel attributes, greater intricacy, and new dynamics. The characteristic unit of social organization moves from the highly local to the global, overlaying new forms on preexisting ones. The economic basis shifts from Stone Age hunting and gathering to the highly diversified and far-reaching globalized commerce of this century. Communications innovations— language, writing, printing, and information technology—usher in progressively more powerful modes of social intercourse.\nThe complexification and enlargement of society also quickens the pace of social evolution. Just as historical change moves more rapidly than biological change (and far more rapidly than geological change), so, too, is history itself accelerating. The Stone Age endured about 100,000 years; Early Civilization, roughly 10,000 years; and the Modern Era, now drawing to a close, began to stir nearly 1,000 years ago. If the Planetary Phase were to play out over 100 years, this sequence of exponentially decreasing timespans would persist. Whether this long pattern of acceleration is mere coincidence or manifestation of an underlying historical principle, the fact remains that the vortex of change now swirls around us with unprecedented urgency.\nThe Planetary Phase\nThe astonishing quick rise of the dominance of a single two-legged species; in a flicker of historical time, humanity has become a geological force, its once diminutive footprint grown to the scale of the planet. We are on the cusp of a new era, and its defining feature is that the globe itself is becoming the locus of social evolution and contending forms of consciousness.\nThe world grows ever more complex in a blur of social and environmental change. Circuits of almost everything—goods, money, people, information, ideas, conflict, pathogens, effluvia—spiral round the planet farther and faster. Multiple interweaving threads of connectivity lengthen, strengthen, and thicken, forming the ligature of an integrated social-ecological system.\nWhether denied, welcomed, or feared, a phenomenon of extreme significance is in progress, irrevocably transforming our lives and the planet. Heretofore, the world could be reasonably approximated as a set of semi-autonomous entities—states, ecosystems, cultures, territories—subject to external interactions. As a superordinate system forms and global-scale processes increasingly influence the operation and stability of subsystems, such reductive partitioning becomes inaccurate and misleading.\nThe crystallizing global system comprises differentiated, interacting subsystems: economic, environmental, technological, cultural, and political. Transnational corporations have spun far-flung webs of production nodes and distribution channels, spewed rivers of international capital, and generated a bewildering array of financial instruments for speculative investment. The human transformation of nature has reached the level of the biosphere—the thin planetary shell that supports all life. The revolution in information and communication technology has compressed cultural and physical distance, penetrating remote societies and expanding cross-border networks and communities.\nGovernments have created new international structures of dialogue (and occasionally governance), their number and diversity synchronized to proliferating challenges. The porosity of traditional geographic and cultural boundaries generates new fissures of conflict among powerful states and with non-state actors.\nThe Planetary Phase is entangling people and places in one global system with one shared destiny. Observers highlight different aspects— economics, corporations, climate change, health, technology, terrorism, civil society, governance, culture—all introduced by the modifier global. Looking through specialized windows, economists see globalization, technologists spotlight digital connectivity, environmentalists foreground the transformation of nature by human action, and geologists proclaim the arrival of the Anthropocene, a new geological age. Heterodox social scientists suggest other sobriquets: the Econocene dominated by the false ideology of neoclassical economics or the Capitalocene defined by capitalist relations of production and power. Meanwhile, visionary philosophers and theologians point to signs of an emerging global ethos, while realpolitik types see only clashes of civilizations and great powers.\nEach of these apertures on the human condition illuminates a critical aspect of the social-ecological whole, but rather than independent phenomena, these aspects are varied manifestations of a unitary transformation process. The Planetary Phase infuses the old adage of systems theory—the whole is more than the sum of its parts—with fresh meaning: there is something fundamentally new on the face of the earth. The global system and its components shape one another in a complex and reciprocal dance that changes both the whole and its parts.\nGlobal climate change, driven by an infinitude of local actions, feeds back to alter local hydrology, ecosystems, and weather. The World Wide Web plugs individuals into an intercontinental cultural pulse from the big cities down to isolated villages and outposts, roiling traditional values and cultures. Supranational mechanisms of governance buck the prerogatives of sovereign states. Economic globalization drives and episodically disrupts national and local markets. The global poor, inundated with images of affluence, demand justice and seek access to wealthy countries, while despair, anger, and displacement feed the globalization of terrorism.\nThis scaling up of interconnection in the tangible space of institutions echoes in the subjective space of human consciousness. The nascent Planetary Phase elicits contradictory responses as some resist and others celebrate increasing interdependence. Antagonistic reaction to cosmopolitan intrusion has many faces: fundamentalism, nativism, isolationism, and anti-globalization. These powerful centrifugal forces could carry the day. Still, even as the backlash swells and suppurates, an equally powerful centripetal force is at play: the enlargement of the human project presses for a corresponding enlargement of human identity.\nThe intertwined destinies of people, generations, and all creatures stretch the arms of empathic embrace across space, time, and the natural world. The Planetary Phase has unleashed a mighty dialectic of chaos and order that drives, at once, toward splintered and integral futures. The fundamental quandary of the journey ahead is how to navigate these powerful cross-currents to a civilized most desirable future world.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://spoonfulosugar.wordpress.com/2011/10/04/book-review-french-women-dont-get-fat/", "date": "2018-06-18T07:53:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267860089.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618070542-20180618090542-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9759789109230042, "token_count": 454, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__114848368", "lang": "en", "text": "Time for a break from recipes to share one of the books I just finished reading. It’s French Women Don’t Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano. I had heard about this book from a few different sources and wanted to know what all the fuss was about, so I grabbed it as soon as I saw it at my favorite used book store back home.\nAbout the Author: Mireille was born in France, came to the USA as an exchange student in high school, returned to France with a few extra lbs., and now resides in New York as the co-founder and CEO of Clicquot, Inc.\nSummary: A non-diet guide to living a healthy life. No need for deprivation, just learn the French woman’s secrets to eating the foods you love without the guilt. Mireille outlines steps for taking a food inventory, recasting, stabilization, and maintaining a balance going forward.\nThings I liked: I thought this book presented wonderful tips to living a healthy life. There are so many quick fix diets out there that don’t last in the long run. I agree completely that life shouldn’t be lived counting calories, instead you should enjoy the life that surrounds you-who cares if you eat some chocolate and bread along the way 🙂 I also loved that there are tons of recipes in this book! I’m planning on trying a few of them, I’ll make sure to share them with you.\nThings I didn’t like: I had a basic understanding of how to live the lifestyle presented in this book before reading it, so it definitely felt repetitive at times. Also, I had to catch myself from getting defensive of the generalization of healthy French women vs. fat, lazy Americans. However, putting down that guard made me realize that Mireille, having experienced both lifestyles, is not in this to criticize anyone.\nWould I recommend this book to others: Yes, I would recommend this book to anyone looking to forget the fad diets. It gives a refreshing look at how to enjoy the beauty of food with great tips and recipes. Also check out the French Women Don’t Get Fat website.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://neuegalerie.org/collection/artist-profiles/bertold-loeffler", "date": "2023-12-05T02:43:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100540.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205010358-20231205040358-00049.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8894987106323242, "token_count": 639, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__7929926", "lang": "en", "text": "Bertold Loeffler was a decorative artist best known for his ceramics and a prominent graphic artist. Loeffler attended the Zeichenschule (Drawing School) of the Nordböhmische Gewerbemuseum in Reichenberg and then from 1890 to 1900 the Kunstgewerbeschule (School of Applied Arts) in Vienna, where he studied under Carl Otto Czeschka, Andreas Groll, Karl Hrachowina, Franz von Matsch, Ludwig Minnigerode, and Koloman Moser. From 1904 to 1909 he taught at Vienna's Kunststuckereischule (Embroidery School). Loeffler took over the Fachklasse für Zeichnen und Malen (painting class and printing workshop) at the Kunstgewerbeschule in 1907 when Czeschka moved to Hamburg, and he remained in the position until 1935. Both Oskar Kokoschka and Rudolf Kalvach were in his class.\nLoeffler gained his first professional experience working on the portfolio Allegorien und Embleme, neue Folge (Allegories and Emblems, New Cycle), which was published by Martin Gerlach in 1900. He also had material published in Meggendorfer Blatter, Ver Sacrum, Die liebe Augustin, Lucifer, and Danauland. Loeffler's talents encompassed all types of graphic arts: posters, bookplates, printing designs, postcards, bookbinding, banknotes, menu cards, bookplates, and stamps. He also illustrated books and worked as a fresco painter. He worked for various book publishers and supplied designs to numerous firms, including Böck, Vereinigte Wiener & Gmundner Keramik, and Wiener Keramic (ceramics); E. Bakalowits & Söhne (glass); and Berger, Dratwa, Gessellschaft für graphische Industrie (Society for Graphic Industry), and Reisser (graphics).\nLoeffler's work for the Wiener Werkstätte was diverse, including commercial graphics, jewelry, ceramics, posters, calendars, costumes, postcards, and bookplates. He contributed designs to both the Cabaret Fledermaus and the Palais Stoclet. For the Cabaret Fledermaus, Loeffler designed various objects and graphics, including posters, brochures, a badge for the staff, fans, and leather goods. Loeffler also contributed ceramic tiles and figurines. In 1906, he founded Wiener Keramik with Michael Powolny and entered into a sales agreement with the Wiener Werkstätte. Wiener Keramik supplied material to the Cabaret Fledermaus and contributed to the decoration of the Palais Stoclet. With the outbreak of World War I, Loeffler served in the army. Loeffler died in Vienna in 1960.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.gliveo.com/colonial-new-york-city-uncover-its-history", "date": "2024-04-23T07:33:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818468.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423064231-20240423094231-00400.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9142156839370728, "token_count": 1152, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__36321800", "lang": "en", "text": "Beneath the skyscrapers and bustling streets of contemporary New York City lies a rich tapestry of colonial history waiting to be unraveled.\nAs visitors traverse the city, they may unknowingly walk past pivotal sites that bore witness to the birth of a nation. From the cobbled streets of yesteryears to the echoes of historical figures, Colonial New York City holds stories that have shaped the very fabric of American society.\nJoin in on this exploration to uncover a past that continues to influence the present, offering a deeper insight into the foundations of this vibrant metropolis.\nDutch Settlement and English Conquest\nThe Dutch settlement of New Amsterdam was swiftly overtaken by English forces in 1664, marking a pivotal moment in the city's colonial history. Despite the change in leadership, the spirit of freedom and resilience continued to thrive among the inhabitants.\nThe transition to English rule brought about new opportunities and challenges, shaping the city into a diverse and dynamic hub of trade and culture. As the streets of New Amsterdam transformed into New York City, the principles of liberty and independence remained ingrained in the hearts of its people.\nThis shift in power laid the foundation for a future where the pursuit of individual freedoms and democratic ideals would flourish, defining the essence of this historic metropolis.\nNYC as the Nation's Capital\nDuring its tenure as the nation's capital, New York City served as a pivotal center of power and governance. As the heartbeat of the newly formed United States, NYC witnessed the birth of American democracy firsthand.\nThe city pulsated with political fervor, hosting the first President, George Washington, and Congress as they laid the foundation of the nation. The Federal Hall on Wall Street became the nucleus of American politics, where crucial decisions were made, and the principles of liberty and democracy were enshrined.\nNew York City's role as the capital was a beacon of freedom and unity, symbolizing the beginning of a new era for the country, where the voices of the people were heard and respected.\nColonial Trading Hub on the Hudson\nPositioned strategically at the mouth of the Hudson River, Colonial New York City emerged as a bustling trading hub during the 17th and 18th centuries. Its prime location facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and cultures, shaping the city's identity as a melting pot of commerce and innovation. The table below highlights key aspects of this vibrant trading hub:\n|Aspects of Colonial Trading Hub on the Hudson\n|Mouth of Hudson River\n|Main Goods Traded\n|Furs, Timber, Tobacco\n|Native Americans, Dutch, English\n|Impact on City's Growth\n|Economic Prosperity, Cultural Diversity\nThis dynamic marketplace not only fueled economic prosperity but also enriched the cultural tapestry of Colonial New York City.\nKey Historical Sites in NYC\nEmerging as a vibrant trading hub at the mouth of the Hudson River, Colonial New York City showcased a rich tapestry of key historical sites that continue to narrate the city's intriguing past. The Battery, originally Dutch Fort Amsterdam, offers views of the harbor and houses over 20 monuments.\nFraunces Tavern, the city's oldest bar, witnessed George Washington's farewell to the Continental Army. Bowling Green, the oldest public park, saw the dismantling of King George III's statue post-Declaration of Independence.\nTrinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel stand as architectural marvels with ties to the city's colonial heritage. These sites in Lower Manhattan, like City Hall Park and the African Burial Ground National Monument, provide glimpses into NYC's diverse and storied history.\nRemarkable Colonial Landmarks in Manhattan\nTrinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel, two architectural marvels in Manhattan, are remarkable colonial landmarks that reflect the city's rich heritage. Trinity Church, founded in 1697, stands as a symbol of faith and endurance through centuries of change.\nSt. Paul's Chapel, built in 1766, served as a place of worship and refuge after the 9/11 attacks. These historic sites witnessed the birth of a nation and the resilience of its people.\nVisitors can explore their grounds, admire their architecture, and feel the echoes of the past. Trinity Church and St. Paul's Chapel stand as testaments to New York City's enduring spirit and the enduring legacy of freedom that defines the American identity.\nSignificant Historical Parks in Lower Manhattan\nIn Lower Manhattan, historical parks offer a glimpse into the city's colonial past, showcasing significant sites that played roles in shaping New York City's history. Here are five key historical parks in Lower Manhattan:\n- The Battery (Battery Park)\n- Fraunces Tavern\n- Bowling Green\n- Trinity Church\n- St. Paul's Chapel\nEngaging Colonial Guided Tours\nGuided tours in Colonial New York City provide immersive experiences that bring the city's rich history to life for visitors. These tours offer a deeper understanding of the colonial era through expert narration and visits to significant sites. Here is a comparison table of some popular guided tours available in New York City:\n|NY Historical Tours\n|Private Alexander Hamilton tour\n|Deep dive into colonial history\n|George Washington's New York self-guided tour\n|Remnants of Dutch New Amsterdam walking tour\n|Slavery Tours NYC\n|Focus on the history of slavery and the Underground Railroad\nWith a variety of options, visitors can choose a tour that aligns with their interests and preferences, ensuring a memorable and educational experience in Colonial New York City.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://hisp.tamu.edu/people/faculty/dr-alessandra-luiselli-professor/", "date": "2020-05-27T21:38:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347396163.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20200527204212-20200527234212-00211.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8578110337257385, "token_count": 369, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__107202166", "lang": "en", "text": "Professor Alessandra Luiselli studied her B.A. at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). Her doctoral studies were completed at The University of New Mexico. Dr. Luiselli has published four academic books: El sueño manierista de Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz (UAEM, 1993), La instrucción del Inca Titu Cusi Yupanqui (UNAM, 2001) and Letras Mexicanas. Ensayos sobre escritores mexicanos de la segunda mitad del siglo veinte (UNAM, 2006) and Melusian Transfigurada. Siete calas a Sor Juana (Instituto Mexiquense de Cultura, Biblioteca Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, 2013).\nDr. Luiselli also co-authored the critical anthology of Latin American literature Huellas de las literaturas hispanoamericanas (Prentice Hall), reprinted several times. In addition to her books, Professor Luiselli has published a novel, several short stories and many refereed articles and invited book chapters in Mexico, Columbia, Spain and the United States (CV listed). She has traveled extensively giving lectures on Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz and other writers from the Colonial Period, as well as conferences on writers from Contemporary Mexico and Latin America. Her publications also include Spanish translations of children’s books for the educational press SHARP Literacy Inc.\nProfessor Luiselli has received two distinguished university awards: the Champion of Diversity Faculty Award and the Women’s Progress Faculty Award of Texas A&M University. Dr. Luiselli’s research includes, in addition to Latin American Colonial literature, Hispanic Women Writers, Film Studies and Contemporary Mexican Literature.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://mkchs.com/beyond-blue-gold-speaker/", "date": "2022-08-20T05:50:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573908.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20220820043108-20220820073108-00268.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9453527331352234, "token_count": 277, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__118206738", "lang": "en", "text": "This year’s speaker will be Class of ’66 graduate, Theresa Nelson. She has written eight novels for young readers including And One for All, The Beggars’ Ride and Ruby Electric (all American Library Association Notable Children’s Books), and Earthshine, which won the Bank Street College Child Study Award and was included in the ALA’s “Best of the Best” list. A number of Theresa’s books are set on or near the Texas Gulf Coast: Devil Storm is based on her mother’s stories of Tom the Tramp and the Great Storm of 1900; Miss Ivy in The 25-Cent Miracle works at a library just like the old Tyrrell Public; the runaway monkey in the Empress of Elsewhere lives in a version of the Phelan Mansion on Calder Avenue.\nThe third annual Beyond the Blue & Gold Lecture will be held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. in the Centennial Complex at MKCHS The lecture will allow the community, current Kelly students and prospective students to see the value of a Catholic education firsthand. The event is free and open to the public. All Kelly families are invited to attend.\nTo learn more about Theresa, please visit her website at theresanelson.net. We hope to see you there!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.leadersandfollowers.org/essential-reads", "date": "2023-09-28T18:31:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510427.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928162907-20230928192907-00878.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9697360396385193, "token_count": 1002, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__25017551", "lang": "en", "text": "by J.I. Packer.\nThere is a difference between knowing about God and knowing God. Packer’s book tells us who this God really in all of His attributes including not just His love and mercy but His wrath and judgement. A false view of God leads to a false worship and false discipleship. Today’s followers of Jesus need more need to know the God of Scripture and it is this God to which Knowing God points us.\n12 Rules for Life\nby Jordan Peterson\nPeterson has become a global phenomena because of willingness to speak truth to a culture hungering for truth but feeding on the lies of the modern culture. He begins his presentations by saying, “The world is suffering and malevolence but you are still responsible”. He makes a compelling case that meaning and purpose follow and depend upon assuming responsibility for yourself and the world around you. The responsible person is no longer a victim.\nThe Knowledge of the Holy\nby A.W. Tozer.\nBefore God is love He is holy. “Holy, holy, holy” says both Isaiah and the Apostle John. His love is first a holy love. The Scriptures tell us that \"without holiness no one will see the Lord” (Heb 12:14 NIV). Tozer’s book is a wonderful primer for those seeking to know the true God and His holiness.\nA Hobbit, A Wardrobe and A Great War\nby Dr. Joseph Loconte, Ph.D.\nThis book chronicles how the combat experiences of WW I shaped the theology and writing of both C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. “War is hell” is not quite accurate: “War reveals hell”. Lewis and Tolkien both made a conscious decision to tell the truth of what had been revealed to them in the War through story rather than historical narrative. We would not have The Lord of the Rings or The Chronicles of Narnia is it were not for the trenches of WW I.\nThe Second Mountain\nby David Brooks.\nBrooks shares with us his journey from the first mountain to second; from a life lived mainly for self to a life lived mainly for others. It is also his journey from Judaism to following Jesus. The candor and vulnerability of his failures and struggles will be an encouragement to others whose are struggling on their journey towards faith.\nOne Thousand Gifts\nby Ann Voskamp\nThe word eucharist means “giving thanks” and in this book Ann tells the story of her discovery of what it means to give thanks even for what she calls \"the hard eucharistos”. A friend once told me that “Ingratitude is the mother of all sin”. If he is right then gratitude is the first step to be taken on the journey of becoming a disciple of the One who gave thanks even though He knew the suffering that was coming.\nThe Chronicles of Narnia\nby C.S. Lewis\nThe combat experiences of WW I shaped Lewis’s worldview and ultimately his theology and writing. The Chronicles reflect how he came to understand the world in which we live, a world caught in the midst of this cosmic conflict between good and evil. He chose to share the truth of his understanding through story rather than historical narrative. Written for children The Chronicles are a must read for anyone wanting to understand the reality of this cosmic conflict between good and evil and the Narnia that is to come.\nby Chris Lowney\nSet in a business rather than religious context this book speaks to the leadership principles of a 450+ year old “company” known as the Jesuits. Those principals include self-awareness, ingenuity, love, and heroism. Four principals that were lived and exercised before technology, the Internet and social media. These are time tested principles that leaders today would be well advised to understand and embrace.\nShop Class as Soulcraft\nby Matthew B. Crawford\nMatt has his Ph.D. from the Univesity of Chicago but makes his living rebuilding and repairing motorcycles out of his shop in Richmond, VA. The challenge of getting his Ph.D. was never able to supplant the fulfillment and joy of working with his hands to fix something that was broken or would not work. This book wonderfully gives meaning and value to that part of the work force normally thought of as “blue collar”.\nConformed to His Image\nby Kenneth Boa\nOne of the most compressive books available on spiritual formation. Spiritual formation or, better said, discipleship is serious business and the casual follower of Jesus will find this book to be tough sledding. This book is a life changer but only for those are willing to get serious about following Jesus and willing to pay the price demanded to become like Him.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://ecdevinaction.ca/2022-2023-visitor-relocation-guide-district-of-tumbler-ridge/", "date": "2023-09-29T19:36:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510528.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929190403-20230929220403-00536.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9369586706161499, "token_count": 1261, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__212061723", "lang": "en", "text": "The Tumbler Ridge Visitor and Relocation Guide is a truly exceptional publication that provides an invaluable resource for tourists and potential residents alike. Comprised of 66 pages of full-colour content, both in print and digital formats, it represents a comprehensive guide to the many wonders of the area.\nOne of the standout features of the guide is the inclusion of a pull-out, full-size Recreation Map, which serves as a practical and highly informative resource for visitors. This pull-out insert provides detailed descriptions of trails, ranging from easy to challenging, highlighting recreation sites and provincial parks (18), snowmobile/ATV/ORV trails (27), hiking trails (48) and mountain biking trails (14). Each trail is marked with a number, which is cross-referenced throughout the guide, allowing visitors to access more detailed information about each attraction.\nThe attention to detail in the Visitor and Relocation Guide is truly impressive, reflecting the dedication of the team behind it to providing visitors with an unrivalled experience. The guide's comprehensive coverage of the area's many recreational opportunities is second to none, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in exploring all that the region has to offer.\nIn short, the Tumbler Ridge Visitor and Relocation Guide is a remarkable achievement that represents a true standard of excellence in the field of tourism promotion. Its thoughtful design, comprehensive coverage, and attention to detail make it a deserving candidate for recognition and praise, and a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the wonders of the area.\nThe Economic Development and Tourism team attends several tradeshows throughout the year. The visitor guide helps to promote local economic development by showcasing the unique culture and lifestyle offerings of a destination. This can attract new businesses and investors to the area and create new opportunities for residents. While Invest Tumbler Ridge was at the Outdoor Adventure & Travel Show in Calgary in 2022 we received a comment on our socials from Patricia Hudson-Grouette \"Stopped by your booth @ UBCM Vancouver 2019 - impressed - bought house in Tumbler Ridge March 2022 - excellent regional promotion\".\nThe Visitor and Relocation Guide is a key piece of any of our tradeshows and we print 10 000 annually. The Visitor and Relocation Guide provide a unique opportunity for local businesses to showcase their offerings to a broad audience of visitors and potential residents. The 2022/2023 edition features advertisements from 16 businesses, each of which benefits from the guide's broad reach and comprehensive coverage of the area's many attractions.\nTo ensure that all businesses have the opportunity to participate, advertising costs are kept moderate, allowing even small and medium-sized enterprises to take advantage of this valuable resource. The revenue generated from advertising offsets the cost of the publication by 25%, making it an affordable and sustainable way to promote local tourism and economic growth.\nThe Visitor and Relocation Guide is a true collaboration between the local business community and the District of Tumbler Ridge, which funds the balance of the publication's cost. Together, these stakeholders have created a powerful tool for promoting the area's many wonders and ensuring that visitors have the information they need to make the most of their stay. Its collaborative approach, affordable pricing, and comprehensive coverage make it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the area and a testament to the district's commitment to promoting economic growth and development.\nFeedback from local businesses includes:\n\"I feel an award for this publication is well deserved. We use it daily to direct our guests, and they never fail to take the book with them. The map is the most used part of the guide.\"\n- Tony Fayant - Manager, Trend Mountain Hotel and Conference Centre\n\"I can say without reservation that the Tumbler Ridge Visitor and Relocation Guide is an invaluable tool for providing visitors with the information they need to make the most of their stay in our community. Its comprehensive coverage of the area's many attractions, recreational opportunities, and practical information makes it a go-to resource for anyone seeking to explore the area. What sets the guide apart, however, is its user-friendly design and engaging content. Visitors often comment on the guide's clear, easy-to-read format, as well as its stunning visuals and compelling descriptions of the area's many wonders. This not only makes our job as information providers easier but also enhances the overall visitor experience, instilling a sense of excitement and anticipation among those exploring the area for the first time.\"\n- Jenna McQueen - Operations Manager, Tumbler Ridge UNESCO Global Geopark\nThe Tumbler Ridge Visitor and Relocation Guide is a project that is replicable and transferable to other communities. The guide's success is due to its comprehensive coverage of the area's attractions, its user-friendly design, and the involvement of local businesses in advertising. These elements can be replicated in other communities with similar offerings, providing visitors with valuable information to help them make the most of their stay.\nThe guide design can be adapted for use in other communities by tailoring the content to highlight the unique attractions and features of each area. For example, if a community has a strong focus on arts and culture, the guide could include more information on local galleries, museums, and events. Similarly, if a community is known for its outdoor activities, the guide could place more emphasis on hiking trails, camping sites, and other recreational opportunities.\nOne of the key lessons learned from the Tumbler Ridge Visitor and Relocation Guide is the importance of involving local businesses in the project. By advertising in the guide, businesses are able to showcase their services and products to visitors, while also contributing to the cost of the publication. This collaboration between local businesses and the community helps to promote economic growth and development while providing valuable information to visitors.\nAnother lesson learned is the importance of creating a user-friendly guide that is easy to read and navigate. The guide's clear layout, comprehensive content, and stunning visuals help to engage visitors and enhance their overall experience. By prioritizing the needs of visitors, the Tumbler Ridge Visitor and Relocation Guide has become an invaluable tool for promoting tourism and showcasing the many wonders of the community.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.innerdrive.co.uk/reviews/inventing-ourselves-review/", "date": "2024-03-05T14:02:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707948235171.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20240305124045-20240305154045-00505.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9195536375045776, "token_count": 1304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__132076807", "lang": "en", "text": "Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain, by Sarah-Jayne Blakemo\nWhat’s this book about?\nSarah-Jayne Blakemore explores the complexities of adolescence in her book, Inventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain. Instead of blaming teenagers for their behavior, she aims to help readers understand and explain the teenage experience without unfairly criticising them.\nWhy read this book?\nBlakemore is a cognitive neuroscience professor at University College London with a notable career. She’s an award-winning scientist and was acknowledged in the Sunday Times 100 Makers of the 21st Century in 2014. She uses her expertise in researching adolescents to explain complex, useful ideas to the general public.\nWho is this book for?\nThis book dives deep into the world of neuroscience, using brain imaging, psychological models and extensive research to explore the adolescent brain. While it might be a bit challenging for someone without a background in these topics, this book is a goldmine for teachers looking to delve into the latest research on how teenagers’ brains work.\nThis book mainly relies on evidence from neuroscience to uncover the mysteries of teenagers’ brains. It delves into topics like brain plasticity and the structural changes that occur in the brain over a person’s lifetime. The level of detail here is quite unique, going beyond what you’d typically find in general psychology texts. The descriptions of research on specific brain functions and development are not only informative but also a pleasure to read, offering a comprehensive understanding of the fascinating world of adolescent brain science.\nInventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain may be 240 pages long, but Sarah-Jayne Blakemore makes it easy to navigate by dividing it into 12 themed chapters that extensively cover the teenage brain:\n- Adolescence isn’t an aberration\n- A sense of self\n- Fitting in\n- Inside the skull\n- Inside the living brain\n- The ever-plastic brain\n- Social mind, social brain\n- Understanding other people\n- The right sort of risks\n- When things go wrong\n- Educating the brain\n- It’s the journey that matters\nBlakemore covers many interesting topics in her book, like how we understand social interactions, autism, recognising faces and how our brains develop these abilities. She uses brain scans to see how people learn to understand each other, including reading facial expressions. The book also talks about how sleep (or lack of it) affects teens’ brains and suggests changes we could make in schools based on what we know about how the brain works. Blakemore explores why teens take risks by looking at how different parts of their brains develop. She also discusses how teens interpret marketing messages differently and how experiences in their lives can impact their brains, possibly causing challenges later on. This book goes the extra mile by incorporating helpful graphs that visually represent the key findings discussed. These graphs make it easy to picture and grasp the important points from the research. So, even if you’re not an expert in the field, the visual aids in the book provide a user-friendly way to understand and appreciate the insights about the teenage brain.\nInventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is an invaluable resource for educators who are eager to understand the inner workings of the adolescent brain. This book, steeped in neuroscience and psychology, provides insights that offers teachers a scientific basis to understand their students better, potentially enhancing the effectiveness of their teaching strategies and classroom interactions.\nFor example, an understanding of the structural changes and plasticity of the teenage brain could allow teachers to tailor their teaching methods to the unique cognitive abilities and needs of adolescents. The book’s exploration of social interactions, autism, face recognition abilities, and the impact of sleep deprivation on teenagers’ brains could also enable teachers to better comprehend the behavioural aspects of their students. This could lead to more effective classroom management and student engagement strategies. The book’s in-depth exploration of the adolescent brain, coupled with its clear and comprehensive presentation, makes it a remarkable tool for educators committed to adapting their teaching methods to the evolving needs of their students. Its user-friendly presentation of complex scientific findings, through graphs and thematic chapters, makes it accessible to educators. Teachers can easily navigate through the book and visually grasp its key findings, thereby making the application of this knowledge to their teaching methods more feasible.\nValue for money\nThis book is great value for money at only £7.99 for over 200 pages jam-packed full of in-depth, cutting-edge research to aid teachers in better understanding the adolescent brain and the momentous changes it undergoes in such a remarkably short time.\nWhy we love this book\n- Expert author – Authored by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, a renowned cognitive neuroscience professor, the book provides credible and expert insights into the teenage brain.\n- Comprehensive coverage – The book extensively covers various aspects of adolescent brain development, from social interactions and risk-taking to the influence of marketing and sleep.\n- Evidence-informed – It is rooted in scientific evidence, offering an in-depth look into the structural changes and plasticity of the teenage brain through neuroscience research.\n- User-friendly – Despite its scientific depth, the book is accessible to a general audience, thanks to its clear writing, thematic chapters and helpful graphs that visually represent key findings.\n- Educational resource – The book serves as a valuable resource for educators, providing them with a scientific understanding of their students’ cognitive abilities and needs\nInventing Ourselves: The Secret Life of the Teenage Brain by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is a captivating exploration of the teenage brain. It refrains from unfairly criticising teenagers and instead provides scientific explanations for their behaviour. Blakemore simplifies complex concepts to make them accessible to a general audience. This book offers a detailed look into the structural changes and plasticity of the teenage brain. With 12 themed chapters, it covers a wide array of topics related to the teenage brain, from social interactions to risk-taking. The visuals, including detailed graphs and illustrations, enhance understanding of key findings. In conclusion, Inventing Ourselves is an insightful, evidence-based exploration of the complexities of adolescence and the science behind it.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://web.nmusd.us/departments/public-information/news/details/~board/nmusd-news/post/elementary-students-showcase-their-love-of-reading-in-battle-of-the-books", "date": "2024-04-19T19:05:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817442.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419172411-20240419202411-00740.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9781439900398254, "token_count": 1084, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__116202211", "lang": "en", "text": "Students from five Newport-Mesa Unified School District (NMUSD) schools — Eastbluff, Andersen, Newport, Newport Coast, and Sonora Elementary Schools — plus Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic School came together for the eighth annual Battle of the Books competition on March 21 at Oasis Senior Center.\nBehind the scenes, the actual Battle of the Books competition preparation began in September, when students were introduced to this year’s book list, a mix of popular and classic literature. They were required to attend regular club meetings to turn in worksheets in which they wrote questions that could be asked about the books and discuss what they learned. Sixth-graders who competed in their fourth- and/or fifth-grade year were invited to participate as peer coaches, checking other students’ work, compiling questions from the reading logs, and serving as time-keepers for practice sessions.\nA high point came in late January when author Gordon Korman appeared via Zoom to discuss “Masterminds” with the Battle of the Books participants from the six schools. “It was amazing for the kids! They were just thrilled to meet the author and ask questions about how he writes his books or whether he liked to read when he was their age. He wrote his first book when he was 12!” Eastbluff Teacher Kathi Krolopp said.\n“My favorite Battle of the Books book was ‘Masterminds’ because it was full of adventure and mystery. It was full of surprises. And I liked how I could see what each character thought,” said Jesse Tabakin, a fifth-grade student at Newport Coast.\nAndersen Fifth-Grade Student Enan Diep enjoyed “The Candy Shop War” by Brandon Mull. “All of the characters played an important part. The plot was interesting, and everything fit well together. I already asked the public library to get the sequel for me!” he said.\nThe Battle of the Books competition within NMUSD was started by Eastbluff Librarian Barbara Yaffa in 2015 based on America’s Battle of the Books, a national reading incentive program in which students read a set list of books curated by educators and librarians. The program is designed for up to six schools to compete using a series of supplied questions that test students on their knowledge and comprehension of the books in their grade level.\nNMUSD’s program is run as an extracurricular book club, with a staff advisor, such as Eastbluff’s Krolopp, and parent volunteers like Lindsey Coombe. Students join the club with the knowledge they may not be selected for the competition; in fact, some students join just to read the books, not compete.\n“The kids who join the club have a love of books and learning. Reading and truly absorbing 20 books is a big ask for fourth- and fifth-graders, but each one has brought value and humor into their lives. Whether or not they compete, the students get so much out of the experience,” Coombe said.\nThe culmination of months of work began as students settled into their seats for the championship round of the 2024 Battle of the Books competition. The excitement inside the Newport Beach senior center was infectious as the last two teams took the stage.\nThe action started with two six-person teams from each school completing two rounds of 16 questions based on a list of 20 books the students had read and studied. After a tie-breaker round, six teams participated in the third round. After another tie-breaker round, teams from Newport Coast and Our Lady Queen of Angels began the championship round. Quizmaster Coombe carefully read the first question. Students from Newport Coast huddled across their table, frantically whispering amongst themselves.\nWith just five seconds left, Team Captain Ava Parsa began reciting her team’s answer. “Incorrect,” Coombe said, then quickly moved on to the question for the other team. The Newport Coast team sat back in their seats, slightly defeated.\nIn the end, Our Lady Queen of Angels was declared the victor, as Oasis’ auditorium erupted in shouts of joy and generous applause. The winners were presented with the book-shaped trophy painted by Eastbluff parent Shina Hopkins.\nIt was an intense morning to cap off the months of hard work by students, teachers, and parents. “It’s an amazing amount of time and effort that these kids put in. They meet before or after school or even skip recess to practice for this moment. Their love of books and learning is awe-inspiring,” said District Librarian Julie Vasi.\n“I am so proud of you all. You did well today!” Sonora Teacher Hilary Fenn told her students as they exited the senior center and headed for the ice cream truck across the street waiting for participants.\nThe competition may be over this year, but planning for next year’s Battle of the Books will soon start. “We’ll be back,” Krolopp said with a nod. “I’m looking forward to next year’s books already.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://coachellaunincorporated.org/2013/06/12/movie-review-bag-it/", "date": "2023-11-30T11:20:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100184.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130094531-20231130124531-00525.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.956642210483551, "token_count": 558, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__81903438", "lang": "en", "text": "Editor’s Note: After reading Helpful Products, Dangerous Toxins by Fatima Ramirez, reader Adriana Garcia wrote in to commend Fatima for her article. She suggested Fatima watch Bag It, a documentary about the impact of plastics on the environment, marine animals and human health. The following is Fatima’s review of Bag It.\nFATIMA RAMIREZ/Coachella Unincorporated\nWith a perfect blend of humor and eye-opening truth, Jeb Berrier sets out to discover the path a plastic bag takes once it’s disposed. The documentary Bag It goes on to explore the awe-stricken moment Berrier experiences while purchasing a peach yogurt and carrying it home in a single plastic bag which he eventually throws away.\nSuch revelation proves to have an impact on Berrier, a self-proclaimed “average guy [who is] not what you consider a tree hugger.” He begins to realize that not only plastic bags, but also plastic itself, is the most produced material and is essentially everywhere.\nBerrier’s normal-guy appeal serves to flawlessly entertain the audience while explaining hard-hitting facts and the repercussions of a plastic world. The film goes onto exploring the many aspects of plastic, from its manufacturing and distribution to its disposal and the many misconceptions that unknowingly come with it.\nThe film becomes more in-depth and personal when Berrier discovers his wife is pregnant. Upon such news, he begins to passionately change his ways and examine different options to everyday activities such as shopping, drinking coffee, and eating. This experience helps the audience realize how vulnerable children are to chemicals like BPA and phthalates, which are in almost every single form of plastic.\nIn addition to dealing with the effects plastics have on human bodies, Bag It also touches on the subject of its increasing impact on marine life. When you consider the fact that all plastic caught in drains ends up in the ocean and the statistics on diminishing species, it is easy to see how plastic has managed to pose a threat to ocean animals as well.\nWith interviews of experts, scientists, and environmentalists – along with side commentary from Jeb Berrier himself – this documentary enlightens the consumer about the many ways plastic is in their daily lives. Not only does it explain its effects, but it also encourages alternate options.\nEasily relatable to everyone, Bag It is the perfect film for anyone wanting to become more informed about the prominent role plastic plays in their lives and how they can make changes that will benefit all of us.\nCome watch Bag It with Coachella Unincorporated on Monday, June 17, 3 p.m. at Raices Cultura, 1494 Sixth Street.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://theremnantofjacob.com/the-remnant-of-jacob-home/keys/the-endowment-about/brigham-and-mary-ann-young-1846/", "date": "2018-07-22T03:17:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676593004.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722022235-20180722042235-00140.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8883501291275024, "token_count": 1171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__229033508", "lang": "en", "text": "This is the second entry from the “Book of Anointings,” a record of second anointings administered in the unfinished Nauvoo Temple.\nSunday, January 11, 1846\n31 minutes to 7 p.m.\nAssembled in President Brigham Young’s room, no. 1, in the attic story of the Lord’s house: President Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, Parley P. Pratt, Orson Pratt, Willard Richards, John Taylor, Amasa Lyman, Newel K. Whitney, George Miller, Edmund Ellsworth, Mary Young, Vilate Kimball, Leonora Taylor, Elizabeth Ann Whitney, and Elizabeth Ellsworth.\nBrother John Taylor started the hymn, “This Earth Was Once a Garden Place,” all being clothed in priestly garments.\nPresident Brigham Young prayed, all having knelt around the altar. Previous to prayer they all arose, sang a hymn, and offered up the signs of the holy priesthood.\nThen Brother Heber C. Kimball proceeded to anoint and consecrate President Brigham Young a king and a priest unto the most high God, over the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and over the whole house of Israel:\nBrother Brigham Young, I pour this holy consecrated oil upon your head and anoint thee a king and a priest of the most high God, over the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and unto all Israel.\nAnd I anoint thine head, that thy brain may be healthy and active and quick to think and to understand and to direct thy whole body; and I anoint thine eyes, that they may see and perceive, and that thou mayest not be deceived in what thou beholdest, and that thy sight may never fail thee; and I anoint thine ears, that they may be quick to hear and communicate to thine understanding, and that thou mayest hear the secret deliberations of thine enemies, and thereby thou shalt be enabled to overreach their designs; and I anoint thy nose, that thou mayest scent and relish the fragrance of the good things of the earth; and I anoint thy mouth, that thou mayest be enabled to speak the great things of God and confound all the wisdom of man, and put to nought all who shall rise up to oppose thee in all countries where thou goest, for thou shalt build up the kingdom of God among many people and in the midst of mighty nations.\nSo thy glory shall be established. And whomsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whomsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven; for there shall be given unto thee crowns, and kingdoms, and dominions. And thou shalt receive all thine heart shall desire, and thy soul shall be satisfied with a multitude of blessings which thou shalt receive; for princes shall bow at thy feet and deliver unto thee their treasures, and thou shalt teach them the principles of salvation.\nAnd I seal thee up unto eternal life, that thou shalt come forth in the morn of the first resurrection and receive all these blessings in their fulness, and thou shalt attain unto the eternal Godhead and receive a fulness of joy, and glory, and power; and that thou mayest do all things whatsoever is wisdom that thou shouldst do, even if it be to create worlds and redeem them. So shall thy joy be full, to the praise and glory of God. Amen.\nElder Heber C. Kimball then anointed Mary Ann Young a queen and priestess unto her husband (Brigham Young), in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in the house of Israel:\nSister Mary Ann Young, I pour upon thine head this holy consecrated oil and seal upon thee all the blessings of the everlasting priesthood in conjunction with thine husband; and I anoint thee to be a queen and priestess unto thine husband, over the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.\nAnd thou shalt be heir to all the blessings which are sealed upon him, inasmuch as thou dost obey his counsel; and thou shalt receive glory, honor, power, and exaltation in his exaltation. And thou shalt be a strength in thy mind, for thou shalt have visions and manifestations of the Holy Spirit. And the time shall come that angels shall visit thee, and minister unto thee, and teach thee, and in absence of thy husband shall comfort thee and make known his situation.\nThou shalt be a wise counsellor to many of thy sex, and they shall look unto thee for precept and for example. Thou shalt be noted and honored for thy generosity and the freedom and good feelings with which thou shalt relieve the wants of the distressed, and the discretion with which thou shalt act in thy sphere in all things.\nAnd I seal thee up unto eternal life, that thou shalt come forth in the morning of the first resurrection and inherit with him all the honors, glories, and power of eternal lives, and that thou shalt attain unto the eternal Godhead. So thy exaltation shall be perfect and thy glory be full, in a fulness of power and exaltation. And the glory, honor, and power shall be ascribed unto the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.\n[For readability’s sake, reformatting of the entry into smaller paragraphs and have standardized spelling and punctuation. An original, unedited transcript of this entry can be found in David John Buerger’s The Mysteries of Godliness, pp. 88-90.]", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://rentprivate.co.uk/property/london/spacious-studio-at-spitalfields/", "date": "2022-01-18T08:14:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300805.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20220118062411-20220118092411-00126.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8961037397384644, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__141591525", "lang": "en", "text": "• 24-hour concierge.\n•Post and parcels service.\n•All bills included.\nContract from: 22nd March 2021 to 27 August 2021 (Extendable)\nA spacious studio in the 4th floor with access to room and building with a key card making it very safe. The room is provided with a double bed, Study area, storage space, private kitchenette and En-suit bathroom.\nThe en suite bathroom includes a toilet, shower and sink. The kitchenette has a 2 ring induction hob, a combination microwave, an under-counter fridge with freezer drawer, and a sink.\nThe building has on site gym, social spaces, 32nd floor bar and lounge, 33rd floor 24 hours library and balcony, karaoke rooms, cinemas and other amazing amenities.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.biolifehealthcenter.com/publications", "date": "2023-12-06T04:01:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.13/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206031946-20231206061946-00817.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9360311031341553, "token_count": 2068, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__297779226", "lang": "en", "text": "Publishing research is important because it provides an opportunity to share knowledge, skills, and experience, and has the potential to improve outcomes through changes in the healthcare field. Writing for publication is essential to disseminate evidence, share initiatives and innovations with others, provide new information to keep practitioners, patients, and caregivers up-to-date, communicate the findings of research studies and develop the science base of the healthcare profession.\nThe Conditions Afflicting the Body, Mind, and Soul of America\nThe Conditions Afflicting the Mind, Body, and Soul of America examines ten of the most prevalent health conditions troubling the U.S. and the statistics surrounding their effect on the population, healthcare system, and the economy. The book offers in-depth information on each disorder's detail and structural elements and walks readers through each step of patient care, from causes and symptoms to new treatments and prevention methods.\nIt concludes by delving into a hopeful future for health services, with emerging health technologies such as virtual healthcare, nanomedicine, AI, robotics, genome sequencing, and other innovations.\nDr. Priede's publication is a detailed yet straightforward guide for practitioners, patients, and caregivers to live a well-informed, healthy life. It is intended for the general public and the health industry to increase dialogue and awareness and promote solutions for the health challenges the U.S. will face in the future.\nDAVID L. PRIEDE\nWhile disease may never be eliminated, health conditions will be identified earlier through science and technology to intervene proactively, understand its progression to help humanity effectively and actively sustain well-being. The future of health will be motivated by wellness and managed by companies that accept new roles to drive value in a newly transformed health ecosystem. The challenge is to face fears about the future with courage and an open mind and prepare for the changing world with knowledge and hope.\nIn a day and age of meeting new health challenges as time progresses, it's more important than ever to prioritize well-being and embark on lifelong learning to preserve one's welfare. Dr. Priede and colleagues have made it easy to approach such defining changes through this book. The text serves as a guide where each chapter has the clarity and nuances of a wellness preamble fit for all readers. Priede unlocks the door to opportunity with this new publication. He opts for producing a change in rising death tolls by providing people what they need to make the right decisions, set personal goals, and begin a journey to mental and physical prosperity.\nThis book will inform and enlighten the daily reader and medical professional about some of the most important health concerns affecting America. When I was appointed as Medical Editor, one of the main aspects of the book I focused on was the accuracy and credibility of the information presented. I used my own personal background knowledge as a medical professional along with other publications and peer-reviewed health journals. The Future of health is headed in the direction of Preventive Medicine by stopping disease before it occurs and preventing the disease from recurring again.\nThrough sorting through the existing information and research, the information was integrated into a predetermined structure, such that the information would be easily comprehensible to readers. The book helps to increase conversation regarding different health conditions, such that there’s greater awareness about the signs and risk factors as well as resources for treatment and support. The prevalence, as well as negative health consequences and rates of mortality associated with these health conditions are of great concern. The future of health will also involve a destigmatization of mental health, such that individuals feel empowered to pursue the help and support they so much desire.\nThis book can save lives by encouraging readers to make lifestyle changes and develop better health habits. The number of deaths caused by these diseases is alarming and puts into perspective the magnitude of the health problems faced by the U.S. Ease of access to information and increased awareness of preventative measures can play a vital role in reducing the high death rates. This has driven me to incorporate more physical and social activity, no matter how small, into my daily routine so that I can maintain both my physical and mental health. With ongoing advances in science and technology, I am optimistic about the future of treatment options for better health.\nReaching out to medical professionals with first-hand experience treating and researching the conditions was the final component of research. The future of health is one that is hard to predict, especially during the pandemic's tumultuous healthcare environment. However, as more information becomes available to society, I view the future of health as one that will progressively become more holistic. Rather than focusing on one aspect of personal wellness, medical professionals now have the ability to combine different components of healthcare to create comprehensive treatment plans that can aid physical, mental, emotional, and social health.\n'The book covers the most frequent causes of sickness in America, not uncommon in the rest of the most advanced societies in the world, recognizing that the loss of body – mind – spirit axis is the root cause for the manifestation and progression of all human misfortunes and maladies. It’s an open window to start a smart conversation about options for new health challenges. David is opening the Pandora box for further discussion and contributions. I vote for this book as a relentless effort to bring this stimulating discussion to a starting point.'\nMarcos Levy, MD\n'The world is changing fast and probably the next ten years are going to be more transformative than ever before. The future is uncertain, but approaching it with rationality and strategically, as David Priede and his team do, is clearly the way. The book shows expertise in applying multiple lenses to health´s challenges, presenting innovative solutions that may change our lives. Everyone interested in the future of health will benefit from Priede´s vision and the way forward.'\nDr. Tiziana Priede Bergamini, PhD\n'The Conditions Afflicting the Mind, Body, and Soul of America is an eye-opening look at the challenges of the American people and its root causes. In thorough detail, the book outlines the major mental, behavioral and health-related issues with studies and scientific data explaining the impact of the challenges now and in the future. The book digs deep into why these issues exist and what can be done. I highly recommend this book for bringing awareness to the future of the American people and how to solve it.'\nRobert Nolan, BSCJ\n'A comprehensive yet simple summary of main health conditions with its treatments. Great visuals with trends, current statistics, and resources.'\nCristina Grand, PsyD\n'The prevalence, as well as negative health consequences and rates of mortality associated with these health conditions, are of great concern. Increased awareness about the complexities of the U.S health conundrum can garner increased motivation towards maximizing treatment and support options for those suffering and their loved ones, amongst the medical and scientific community, healthcare industry, and the public discourse at large.'\nDanny Sullivan, MBA\n'This book encourages readers to change lifestyles and develop better health habits. The number of deaths caused by these diseases is alarming and shows the magnitude of the health problems facing the U.S. The severity of health conditions affecting so many Americans will get worse. With high medical costs and inadequate access to health care, I am concerned about our health. The Future of Health chapter provides hope as many new technologies and advancements will bring worldwide balance and provide much help to many. It has motivated me to incorporate more physical activity, better sleep, nutrition, and mental hygiene into my daily routine so that I can maintain and improve my health as well as my patients.'\nDavid A. Wein, MD\nThe Future of Health: Emerging Technologies\nIn the rapidly growing digital age, new technologies are entering the medical field and transforming the patient experience. Advancements in virtual healthcare, artificial intelligence, nanomedicine, VR and AR, robot-assisted surgery, 3D printing, wearable healthcare trackers, medical tricorders, genome sequencing, and new drug development are fundamentally changing healthcare delivery by better connecting people with services, automating routine tasks, and using data to make better decisions about patient care.\nNew medical technologies reduce the risk of human error, provide quicker diagnoses, and offer more and better treatment options for more patients. But there are still challenges to overcome, and we still have a lot to learn.\nHealth will be defined as more than just the absence of disease. Healthcare is shifting from treating diseases to promoting health and well-being. New health technologies will make healthcare more precise, efficient, and affordable, and will reach more people.\n'The Future of Health: Emerging Technologies is a book that presents a comprehensive overview of the latest and most promising emerging technologies in healthcare. Dr. Priede, an expert in the field of health innovation and technology, explores how these technologies have the potential to revolutionize the way we prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure diseases. I am excited to see how these and other emerging technologies will transform healthcare in the coming years.'\nMemorial Hermann Health System\n'The book is well-written and well-researched, with plenty of examples, statistics, graphs, tables, and references to support the author's arguments. The book is also engaging and accessible, with clear language and real-life stories to illustrate the potential impact of each technology on our lives.'\nDr. Joanne Conroy\n'In his latest book, Dr. Priede is not only informative, but also inspiring and optimistic, showing how we can overcome the limitations of our biology and achieve better health outcomes for ourselves and others. The book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in health, technology, or the future. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about the emerging technologies that will change healthcare forever.\nBlue Cross and Blue Shield Association\n'Overall, The Future of Health: Emerging Technologies is a thought-provoking book that provides a comprehensive overview of how technology is transforming healthcare. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of medicine.'\nDr. Jeffrey Balser\nVanderbilt University Medical Center", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://kbowman.capeville.wfunet.wfu.edu/cubaproject/", "date": "2017-11-22T05:23:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-47/segments/1510934806465.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20171122050455-20171122070455-00588.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9351024627685547, "token_count": 1844, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-47__0__45830880", "lang": "en", "text": "About the Project\nFor over twenty years, the 13 acclaimed artists represented in this exhibition have ingeniously expressed their experiences of life in Cuba. They have survived cultural politics, difficult living conditions, and resource shortages that limited their access to the most basic materials, like paper. Their creative responses range from romantic reverie and nostalgia to humor and irony.\nThe exhibition gathers over 120 books, maquettes for unpublished projects, related prints, and printed objects. The books were designed for Ediciones Vigía, a collaborative artists’ press founded in 1985 in Matanzas. The only press of its kind in Cuba or perhaps anywhere, it began with a mimeograph machine and a borrowed typewriter. Its limited editions of works by leading Cuban authors as well as García Lorca and Rimbaud are designed and illustrated primarily by Rolando Estévez. Many are collaged with cloth, leaves, or wood scraps, making them unique; some are made as scrolls for hanging.\nThe opening of “Cuban Artists Books and Prints:1985-2009” will coincide with the fiftieth anniversary of the Cuban Revolution, but the intense independence of the works reveals the artists’ creative resilience and imaginative power to negotiate the political, social, and cultural difficulties and paradoxical privileges ruling their careers over the past two decades. Cuban cultural production in the 1990s disclosed a gaunt and threadbare state, and its newly adopted capitalist markets and greatly expanded commercial tourism required all citizens to navigate official social and economic policy changes as well as moral dilemmas. These works comment on daily existence, reflect awareness of international art currents, and draw on Cuban history and its traditional and popular cultures. Adaptation means making art despite privations, especially since the dissolution of the Soviet Union ended subsidies to Cuba.\nThrough Ediciones Vigía, young artists and writers took production into their own hands and, out of the need to make art, turned a very humble project into an elaborate production of sophisticated books. This exhibition is a visual feast. Remarkable formal invention, poignant poetry, and technical mastery of print media, especially with found materials, unite these delicate handmade works, which include books by once-censored or controversial national and international authors as well as children’s books and musical compositions. In one, made of paper with sand, feathers, and eggshells, Nancy Morejón, the well-known Afro-Cuban poet, pays homage to Ana Mendieta, the revered Cuban video and performance artist, who died under mysterious circumstances in New York City in the 1985.\nOther rare books include the first version of Senel Paz’s screenplay for the legendary gay comedy Strawberry and Chocolate (1993), directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, which caused a sensation in Cuba and achieved international renown. There are also early works by José Antonio Ponte, an infamous writer barely tolerated by the government, and illustrated works by Ana Akmatova and Pushkin.\nMost of the artists represented here graduated from Cuba’s prestigious art academies, including the Higher Institute of Art (ISA) and the San Alejandro Art Academy, while a few went to technical or regional art academies. Their excellent, state-sponsored education and relative freedom to travel and sell works abroad are at odds with their sometimes critical commentary on life at home. Contributing artist Danilo Moreno was trained in Trinidad, Cuba, and graduated from its Oscar Fernández Morera Academy of Arts in 1999. His handmade “My Book” converts printed matter into a dress that is just as easily worn as read. His larger-than-life light-bulb sculpture is composed of soldered coins with the face of José Martí on them. The title, “Soldado”, which means both soldered and soldier, refers to the formal act of uniting metals and pays homage to the emblematic 19th-century hero of Cuban independence as an intellectual as well as a soldier.\nPrints by Ibrahim Miranda and Sandra Ramos offer romantic, nostalgic views of the island or ironic interpretations of patriotism. Miranda superimposes fantastic beasts on old maps of Cuba. For her book Jabberwocky, Ramos mixes excerpts from Lewis Carroll’s text and John Tenniel’s images for Through the Looking Glass with her own on pages facing foldout mirrors (where they must be read). Other prints combine photographs of herself as a child with her illustrations of contemporary Cuban life, suggesting its fairytale quality, sardonically sketching the quotidian, and voicing her sense of loss.\nCarlos Estévez, Rocío García, and Olympya Ortiz are among those who print words and images on objects to express interior worlds of escape and refuge. On a doll whose clothing is printed with his texts, Estévez reflects on the artist’s journey to the core of the soul. Crafting inscribed, “bullet-proof” garments, García illustrates how perilous love seems, while Olympya prints on umbrellas to poetically shield the artist from the public in an intimate realm of solitude and alienation.\nThe brothers Yoan and Iván Capote’s sculptured “CD” book from a paperback version of Cuba’s history in Chinese, titled “Rewritable,” is a metaphor for the constant rewriting of Cuban history in the face of ever-changing realities and complexities.\nTonel (Antonio Eligio Fernández) crafts an autobiographical account with acerbic humor and irony. I Spent Most of the Winter in Rhineland Writing These Boleros: A Fully Illustrated Winter Book combines lithographs and bolero lyrics to comment on the compromised material world in Cuba while exposing the loves and adventures of a Cuban artist living abroad in the 1990s.\nInside a book-sized matchbox, René Bravo Quintana’s matchstick character Spark comments sardonically on the 1990s “Special Period,” when the government required rationing and energy-saving practices to stave off economic collapse. Spark’s irreverent humor suggests that the revolution has lost some of its spark due to repeated setbacks and scarcities and weary spirits. René Peña produces text and photographs on a scroll tucked inside a sculptured film canister. His “Pictures and Stories” illustrate young Cubans’ drive for more independence in expressing their alternative worlds.\nJosé Angel Vincench focuses on elections by printing ballots on official newspapers and enclosing them in metal envelopes pierced with barred windows. He also evokes the myriad religions at this crossroads of Catholicism and Afro-Caribbean faiths in his pop-art collages.\nSandra Ceballos of the Aglutinador Gallery narrates an ambiguous and erotic story about a medical operation. She and René Bravo Quintana used pages collaged with pills, nails, bandages, X-ray charts, and other materials to create pages, tucked inside a rusted metal box. As a group, these artists and artisans expand the definitions of the book to express their fluctuating Cuban identities. Most of them have exhibited in Europe or Canada, but their work is little known in the United States, and their prints and books have been never been exhibited together, here—or anywhere.\nProgram: A symposium at MoMA will feature Cuban artists and Cuban specialists from lending institutions. Following its New York debut, the exhibition will travel to Wake Forest University (Winston-Salem, NC) in fall 2009.\nContact: Linda S. Howe, email@example.com\nLenders include the Museum of Modern Art, the Grolier Club, Wake Forest University; Holly Block, Leslie Garfield, Linda S. Howe, Szilvia Tanenbaum, Ben Rodríguez Cubenas, Carole and Alex Rosenberg, Robert Ruben, and participating artists in show. Sponsors and Collaborating Institutions: The Reed Foundation, Inc., New York, NY; The Cuban Artists Fund, New York, NY; MoMA, New York, NY; The Grolier Club, New York, NY; and Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC.\nGuest curator: Linda S. Howe, Professor of Romance Languages, is author of Transgression and Conformity: Cuban Writers and Artists after the Revolution (University of Wisconsin Press, 2004), numerous articles on Cuban culture, and several English and Spanish translations of fiction and poetry. She founded and directed Wake Forest’s summer academic program at the University of Havana, 1997-2005. In 2005, Professor Howe curated an exhibition for the San Francisco Center for the Book, titled Journey to the Source: Handmade Books from Cuba and presented a workshop about Vigía books to students from area universities. In 2007, she presented a show at the Kohler Art Library of the Chazen Museum, University of Wisconsin, Madison.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://digital.darkhorse.com/books/021e34456f17495eb37fcfab24418eb2/incredible-adventures-of-dog-mendona-and-pizza-boy-volume-2-apocalypse-tpb", "date": "2022-01-25T02:05:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320304749.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20220125005757-20220125035757-00160.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8560253381729126, "token_count": 145, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__144369084", "lang": "en", "text": "The Incredible Adventures of Dog Mendonca and PizzaBoy\nThe Incredible Adventures of Dog Mendonca and Pizza Boy Volume 2: Apocalypse\nA middle-aged werewolf, a six-thousand-year-old demon, a nervous gargoyle, and an out-of-work pizza delivery boy take a stand against the four horsemen of the apocalypse! A humor-filled romp through Judgment Day, this edition includes a foreword by director George A. Romero, a special \"making of\" section, and all Dog Mendonça stories from the Eisner Award–winning DHP anthology!\nIncludes all Dark Horse Presents stories!\nForeword by legendary filmmaker George A. Romero!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://whobylathick.es.tl/Free-audio-books-downloading-The-Cloud-Adoption-Playbook-d--Proven-Strategies-for-Transforming-Your-Organization-with-the-Cloud-by-Moe-Abdula%2C-Ingo-Averdunk%2C-Roland-Barcia%2C-Kyle-Brown%2C-Ndu-Emuchay-RTF.htm", "date": "2019-12-12T03:50:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540536855.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20191212023648-20191212051648-00118.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8440544605255127, "token_count": 655, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__94699009", "lang": "en", "text": "The Cloud Adoption Playbook: Proven Strategies for Transforming Your Organization with the Cloud by Moe Abdula, Ingo Averdunk, Roland Barcia, Kyle Brown The essential roadmaps for enterprise cloud adoption As cloud technologies continue to challenge the fundamental understanding of how businesses work, smart companies are moving quickly to adapt to a changing set of rules. Adopting the cloud requires a clear roadmap backed by use cases, grounded in practical real-world experience, to show the routes to successful adoption. The Cloud Adoption Playbook helps business and technology leaders in enterprise organizations sort through the options and make the best choices for accelerating cloud adoption and digital transformation. Written by a team of IBM technical executives with a wealth of real-world client experience, this book cuts through the hype, answers your questions, and helps you tailor your cloud adoption and digital transformation journey to the needs of your organization. This book will help you: Discover how the cloud can fulfill major business needs Adopt a standardized Cloud Adoption Framework and understand the key dimensions of cloud adoption and digital transformation Learn how cloud adoption impacts culture, architecture, security, and more Understand the roles of governance, methodology, and how the cloud impacts key players in your organization. Providing a collection of winning plays, championship advice, and real-world examples of successful adoption, this playbook is your ultimate resource for making the cloud work. There has never been a better time to adopt the cloud. Cloud solutions are more numerous and accessible than ever before, and evolving technology is making the cloud more reliable, more secure, and more necessary than ever before. Don’t let your organization be left behind! The Cloud Adoption Playbook gives you the essential guidance you need to make the smart choices that reduce your organizational risk and accelerate your cloud adoption and digital transformation.\nMore eBooks: Free ebooks to download in pdf format Nuestra adoracion importa: Guiando a otros a encontrarse con Dios (English Edition) by Bob Kauflin download pdf, Best free book downloads A Little Hatred 9780316187169 English version PDF PDB ePub site, Free ebooks download for free Practical Methods for Analysis and Design of HV Installation Grounding Systems by Ljubivoje M. Popovic English version 9780128144602 site, Pdf file free download ebooks The Enemy of the People: A Dangerous Time to Tell the Truth in America iBook English version by Jim Acosta pdf, Epub books to download free Data Visualisation: A Handbook for Data Driven Design download pdf, Ebooks download for free for mobile The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You by Julie Zhuo (English Edition) 9780735219564 site, Audio books download android Steven Universe All-in-One Edition site, Free download ebook pdf search The White Card: A Play in English 9781555978396 PDF read pdf, Download free books pdf The Mamba Mentality: How I Play 9780374201234 (English literature) by Kobe Bryant, Phil Jackson, Pau Gasol, Andrew D. Bernstein RTF here, Pdf download book Containment (English literature) DJVU download pdf,", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://blogs.wdav.org/2020/08/did-beethoven-invent-anything/", "date": "2024-02-27T12:59:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474676.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227121318-20240227151318-00421.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.95004802942276, "token_count": 569, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__124973044", "lang": "en", "text": "By Lawrence Toppman\nThis may sound like a goofy question. He revolutionized genres with audaciously difficult symphonies, complex piano sonatas, a vast Missa Solemnis, etc. His profound string quartets and mysterious piano trios surpassed anything his old teacher Haydn imagined.\nYet in each case, Beethoven reinvented a familiar form. And in other areas, such as dramatic opera and oratorio, he put his own stamp on materials without altering their structures. His piano concertos, great as they are, differ from Mozart’s mainly in length and demands on the soloist, not to mention the keyboard itself.\nAs far as I can tell, he came up with only one idea from scratch, one we don’t associate with him: the song cycle. As the first major composer to link songs programmatically, he triggered outpourings from every major Romantic composer, all of whom outstripped him. Schubert and Schumann, Berlioz and Brahms, Dvorak and Mahler used Beethoven’s “An die ferne Geliebte” (“To the distant beloved”) as a jumping-off point for the great song cycles of the next 90 years.\nScholars debate whether the title refers to a woman who’s geographically far away or in heaven. He wrote these six songs – the only such cycle he composed – in 1816 at 45, though the lyrics express a dreamy passion that sits more easily on a younger man. Tenors usually sing it; my preferred recording comes from Fritz Wunderlich, whose death at 35 robbed the world of the greatest lyric tenor of the 1960s. If you want to see the 15-minute cycle being sung, try this performance by masterful baritone Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and pianist Gerald Moore.\nVocal works were flowing from Beethoven’s pen at that point: He’d written 42 songs and canons the previous year and would write 29 more in 1816 after “Geliebte.” This cycle musicalizes poems by physician Alois Jeitteles, who at 22 was a published poet; Beethoven asked Jeitteles to provide related pieces expressing loneliness in solitude, pleasure in the contemplation of nature, rapture that the brook and clouds and birds see his beloved wherever she is, and hope for eventual reunion.\nUnlike his predecessors, who wrote concert arias or piano-accompanied songs to create single moods, Beethoven wanted to take listeners on a brief but varied emotional journey. We often consider him the first great Romantic composer today, and this modestly pioneering cycle is one reason why.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://hispanidades.info/dvd-series-study-guide/study-guide-spanish/", "date": "2013-05-18T07:12:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696381249/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092621-00003-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.921058714389801, "token_count": 332, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__58404603", "lang": "en", "text": "By Juan Epple, James Heinrich and David J. Curland 160 Pages. 2nd Edition. ISBN: 978-0982221747\nThis Spanish language Study Guide is the companion to the Spanish language version of the 5-DVD video series EL ESPEJO ENTERRADO (written and narrated by the famous Mexican writer and social commentator, Carlos Fuentes).\nThis Study Guide is the updated replacement for the “Workbook to accompany El Espejo Enterrado” by the same authors originally published by McGraw-Hill.\nThe series of five programs takes you on a fascinating journey through five hundred years of Spanish and Latin American history. Each one-hour program contains a number of short units (called unidades) lasting from four to eight minutes and dealing with a specific topic. The divisions into units is a creation of the authors and not indicated on film.\nOften, study of the rich and varied culture of the Spanish-speaking world becomes separated from the study of the Spanish language. When accompanied by this Study Guide, the video series provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Spanish while simultaneously learning a great deal about Hispanic culture, beautifully presented on film with accompanying commentary by Carlos Fuentes.\nThis study guide is intended to facilitate an understanding of Fuentes commentary and the nature of the issues he discusses. Students will find that preparing themselves for each unit by reading carefully the summary (resumen) and studying the vocabulary and phrases as well as thinking about the issues (ideas para pensar) before viewing the video itself will make Fuentes commentary much easier to understand.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://agorainstitute.org/events/22", "date": "2018-11-20T12:01:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039746386.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20181120110505-20181120132505-00395.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9751144051551819, "token_count": 606, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__106864272", "lang": "en", "text": "Religion and the Common Good\nRabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks\nRabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks is a global religious leader, philosopher, author and moral voice for our time. A frequent contributor to radio, television and the press both in Britain and around the world, he has been described by former British Prime Minister Tony Blair as “truly a towering figure in the intellectual life… [who] relates the insights of religion to the modern world and retells the story of faith in a compelling way.”\nBorn in London in 1948, Rabbi Sacks obtained first class honours in philosophy at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, before pursuing postgraduate studies at New College, Oxford and gaining his Ph.D from King’s College London in 1981. He received rabbinic ordination from Jews’ College in London and Yeshiva Etz Chaim in Israel.\nRabbi Sacks was appointed to serve as Chief Rabbi of the United Hebrew Congregations of the Commonwealth in September 1991, stepping down from office after 22 years in September 2013. He was only the sixth incumbent since the role was formalized in 1845.\nA visiting professor at several universities in Britain, the United States and Israel, Rabbi Sacks is currently Visiting Professor of Theology at Kings’ College London. He holds 16 honorary degrees, including a Doctor of Divinity conferred to mark his first ten years in office as Chief Rabbi, by the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey.\nIn recognition of his work, Rabbi Sacks has been awarded several international awards, including the Jerusalem Prize in 1995 for his contribution to diaspora Jewish life and The Ladislaus Laszt Ecumenical and Social Concern Award from Ben Gurion University in Israel in 2011. He was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 2005 and made a Life Peer, taking his seat in the House of Lords in October 2009.\nThe author of 24 books, Rabbi Sacks has published commentaries to the daily Jewish prayer Book (siddur) and has completed commentaries to the Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Pesach festival prayer books (machzorim) to date. His most recent secular book – The Great Partnership: God, Science and the Search for Meaning – was published in July 2011 and was shortlisted for the National Jewish Book Awards in 2012. A number of his books have won literary awards, including the Grawemeyer Prize for Religion in 2004 for The Dignity of Difference, and a National Jewish Book Award in 2000 for A Letter in the Scroll. Covenant & Conversation: Genesis was also awarded a National Jewish Book Award in 2009. His Covenant & Conversation commentaries to the weekly Torah portion are read by thousands of people in Jewish communities around the world.\nRabbi Sacks has been married to Elaine since 1970. Together, they have three children – Joshua, Dina and Gila – and several grandchildren.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://orewabeach.co.nz/event/poetry-on-the-beach/", "date": "2023-12-01T15:44:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00671.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9206574559211731, "token_count": 151, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__250062402", "lang": "en", "text": "- This event has passed.\nPoetry on the Beach\n27 August, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm NZST\nCome and write your own, original poem on the sand at Orewa Beach.\nClick here for more information\nPoetry on the Beach is a wrap-up event for National Poetry Day, and will be held on Saturday 27th August 2022 at 12:30pm-1:30pm, at Moana Reserve, Orewa Beach, Auckland, New Zealand, followed by people’s choice prize draw and poem reading at Orewa Library (12 Moana Ave) at 2pm.\nEntry details : $5, open to all ages and all levels of poetic experience", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://nocturnalsworld.com/product/the-weeping-wombat-ebook", "date": "2022-01-17T17:18:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320300574.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20220117151834-20220117181834-00484.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.880219042301178, "token_count": 812, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__164354082", "lang": "en", "text": "The Weeping Wombat (Level 3)\nPaperback | 64 pages | 6 x 9 inches | 9781944020545 | August 11, 2020\n“The Nocturnals does not disappoint.” —Booklist\n“Compelling characters involved in lessons spotlighting life skills.” —School Library Journal\nIn this Nocturnals Level 3 Early Reader, The Weeping Wombat, the Nocturnal Brigade—Tobin, a sweet pangolin, Bismark, a loud-mouthed sugar glider, and Dawn, a serious fox—hear Walter the wombat whimpering under a willow tree. Walter tells the friends that the other wombats call him a wimp because he weeps. The Nocturnal Brigade tell Walter that weeping is just another way of expressing how we feel and that, like a good laugh, a good weep can feel great.\nGREAT BEGINNING READERS FOR DISTANCE LEARNING!\nDownload the series's complimentary printable activities at NocturnalsWorld.com: Sight Word Games, Makerspace Crafts, Bingo, Common Core Language Arts Educator Guide, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Activities, and More!\nIncludes Bonus Nocturnals Fun Facts and Animal Glossary (Ages 5-7)\nLife Skill Themes include Empathy and Expressing Feelings and Emotions.\nRead All Eight of the Nocturnals Grow & Read Adventures, like The Chestnut Challenge, which introduces Beginning Readers to Life Skill Themes such as Good Sportsmanship, Playing Games for Fun, and Forgiveness.\nThey all feature Dawn, a serious fox, Tobin, a sweet pangolin, and Bismark, a pint-sized sugar glider.\nIllustrator: Josie Yee\nColor illustrations throughout\nFountas & Pinnell: Guided Reading Level: M\nLexile Ranking: 490L • Grade Level Equivalent: 2-3\nInterest Level by Grade: Pre-K to 3rd\nWhat People Are Saying\n“The book is aimed at readers just transitioning into more difficult books, while also teaching important social-emotional skills. Yee’s comic illustrations show exactly how characters are feeling and what is being described, and are perfectly in step with the text.”\n—School Library Journal\n“This banter-filled early reader describes the initial meeting between shy Tobin the pangolin, brash Bismark the sugar glider, and kindhearted Dawn the fox…the pared-down narration and dialogue quickly establish their personalities...Hecht successfully set the stage for more adventurous outings down the road.”\n“Vivid illustrations pop off crisp white pages. Brief sentences in an oversize font, separated by plenty of white space, won’t overwhelm nascent readers. This successful endeavor manages to maintain the spirit of the original series while showing respect for new devotees.\"\n“Especially and unreservedly recommended for family, elementary school, and community library collections.”\n—Midwest Book Review\n“The series addresses bullying and empathy in an easy, accessible way, and the books are meant to be read aloud.”\n—New York Post\n“Young readers will enjoy this spectacular story that is perfect for reading aloud in the classroom, library, or at home. The adorable artwork is engaging with a touch of silliness that is sure to bring a smile to the reader's face… Children can gain the concept of teamwork, the virtue of courage, and the love of reading just by flipping through the pages of this exciting book.”\n—Children’s Book and Media Review\n“A quirky, humorous book great for beginner readers, with fun illustrations…a great bonus at the end of the book is the fun facts about nocturnal animals.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://lilyslegacyproject.com/", "date": "2024-02-27T04:17:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474670.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20240227021813-20240227051813-00881.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9329041242599487, "token_count": 322, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__69178316", "lang": "en", "text": "Lily’s Legacy Project\nLiberal Judaism has always been at the cutting edge of modernity, inclusivity and equality, providing a home for everyone’s Jewish story.\nLily’s Legacy examines how Liberal Judaism embodies the vision of its founders – Lily Montagu, Claude Montefiore and Rabbi Dr Israel Mattuck – both today and throughout its history. It will document, share and celebrate Liberal Judaism’s rich heritage as well as its contribution to British society, while preserving our legacy for future generations.\nTo make this happen, we need your help. As we begin, we are asking Liberal Judaism’s members and friends, to share their stories, and copies of their memorabilia to be included in the final collection.\nWe also need volunteers to help in various ways during the project including recording the history and creating materials for final exhibition and educational resources. Volunteers will receive free skills training in collecting oral histories, archiving, interviewing and exhibition curation.\nAt the end of the project, we will celebrate the launch of our touring exhibition and archive collection with numerous exciting events including a symposium.\nPartners and associates of the project include London Metropolitan Archives, The Wiener Library, Parkes Institute at the University of Southampton, The Woolf Institute at Cambridge, The Faith and Belief Forum, The Board of Deputies of British Jews, and the Jewish Museum London.\nLiberal Judaism has launched its latest ground-breaking oral history project Lily’s Legacy: The Radical History & Heritage of Liberal Judaism in Britain and now we need your help!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.isadarleans.com/copy-of-home", "date": "2024-04-24T10:03:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819089.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424080812-20240424110812-00333.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.978661060333252, "token_count": 440, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__199653484", "lang": "en", "text": "Story by Isa D'Arleans\nOnce upon the time, in a far, far away galaxy, twirled a beautiful little planet by the name of Earth.\nAt her humble beginnings, Earth was lusciously green and bountiful, but the little planet started to experience uneasiness when her habitants began engaging in wars and trivial unions in order to access more of her resources. Trusting that her habitants would eventually recognize the tremendous value of her gifts, the little planet eagerly gave and gave, offering her clean and fresh water, her minerals and precious metals, her natural beauty. As she spun around the sun in the freedom of her magical essence, she rejoiced in nourishing her habitants with the love and selflessness of a mother to her children.\nBut soon decades became centuries and the Earth family grew at a speed that started threatening the equilibrium of their mother’s fine and sensitive balance. Her efforts to feed and serve her habitants started slowly depleting her of her once colossal strength and plentiful resources. She started showing signs of fatigue, overwhelmed by the ever amounting toxins she had to absorb.\nIn all her years of existence, her habitants had never stopped fighting. Their greedy instincts left her puzzled. How could such destructive behavior possibly help them in the long run? Still she continued to give as much as she could.\nEventually, starting to feel the disastrous results of her continuous efforts, she found herself reaching out for the help of her galaxy friends, THE PROGRESSORS, who had kept a worried eye on her irresponsible habitants for quite some time. The Cabinet of THE PROGRESSORS were ready to take action. After a quick meeting and a concise plan, they started their descent to Earth with a heavy sense of urgency.\nUpon their arrival, they were relieved to find out that millions of Earth’s habitants had started organizing themselves in groups and coalitions in an effort to better their world and start building a more vibrant future.\nThe work was vast and the effort was grand.\nThis story is to acknowledge the power of community and the vibrancy and importance of connectedness.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://dev.mylocalsocial.com/docs/tutorials/simple_app", "date": "2014-04-24T08:52:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223206118.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032006-00176-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8605186343193054, "token_count": 618, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__60627864", "lang": "en", "text": "This tutorial shows you how to get started using LocalSocial and walks you through the very initial elements you need to use in the LocalSocial Library on Android, and in the LocalSocial API. For obvious reasons, this is called the Simple Application, and the source code is available.\nDocumentation » Tutorials\nDownload the Source Code\nThis source code shows you how to get started using LocalSocial and walks you through the very initial elements you need to use in the LocalSocial Library on Android, and in the LocalSocial API.\nThe first step involved in using LocalSocial is to configure the Client application to access the LocalSocial Service. The Client application must provide an instance of the com.localsocial.LocalSocial.AppConfiguration interface. The mandatory configuration parameters are:\n- the Service Name, “Simple” in this case. This is your name for the service you are developing.\n- the consumer secret, the OAuth consumer secret that was generated when you registered your application.\n- the consumer key, the OAuth consumer key generated when you registered your application\nNote: You must keep your consumer details secret.\nLocalSocial provides an implementation of this interface called com.localsocial.config.SimpleAppConfiguration. Once created, this AppConfiguration object must be given to LocalSocial with to the LocalSocialFactory.setDefaultConfig.\nFor example , SimpleApp defines a method called bootstrap(). This method is called from the Android onCreate method. When bootstrap() completes then you can access the LocalSocial object instance. However, as we'll see in the next section, you may need to authorise your application before you can access LocalSocial Remote services.\nOnce you have bootstrapped LocalSocial in your client application, you can now load an existing OAuth Access token for your client or generate a new one. This access token is then used to access the LocalSocial service.\nThe steps involved in authorising the application are:\n- Attempt to load an existing Access Token\n- if this fails then\n- Generate a new Request Token\n- Authorise the Request Token. It's good practise at this point to display a message to the user asking them to click a button to authorise the token\n- Exchange the authorised Request token for a new Access Token\n- Store the Access Token in the LocalSocial configuration\nNow that you have ensured that LocalSocial has a valid access token, you can access your tags and create or update tags. This is easily accessed through the com.localsocial.remote.TagRemote interface.\nTo dump out all the tags associated with current device and namespace:\nAlthough the simple app doesn't show deleting a tag, this can be easily done with the following sample code:\nNote: In general these operations should not be performed in the UI thread of your application as they can take some time to complete. For example, on android, you should use an AsyncTask to execute these operations. See any of the sample applications for an example of this approach", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://chineseacupuncturetcm.com/traditional-chinese-medicine-in-idioms/", "date": "2021-05-18T07:01:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243989756.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20210518063944-20210518093944-00523.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9794663190841675, "token_count": 610, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__50815932", "lang": "en", "text": "Heart disease is the most difficult to cure.The idiom \"cup, bow and snake shadow\" actually tells the story of \"treating heart disease\".\n\"Jin Shu · Yue Guang Zhuan\" said that Yue Guang, a famous scholar in the Western Jin Dynasty, had a friend who had not been a guest for a long time.When Yue Guang asked, his friend said that he was worried about the last time he came to your house for a banquet, he was just about to pick up his glass, but he found a small snake in the cup, which made him unhappy.Although reluctantly drank the wine, can go home to toss and turn unpredictable, soon became ill.\nA small wine cup can't hold a snake.Yue Guang thought that he had a horn bow hanging on his wall and painted a snake on the bow with paint. His friend was afraid that the reflection of the horn bow in the wine cup was a snake.So leguang called his friends to recreate the scene at that time.Sure enough, the snake's shadow in the cup was the same as before.After listening to Yue Guang's analysis, his friend's doubts were solved, and his heart suddenly recovered.\nTraditional Chinese medicine master Gan Zuwang commented that the story of the bow and the snake shadow is the most typical psychotherapy.Yue Guang was only a scholar who was good at talking and analyzing reasons in Jin Dynasty, but his psychotherapy was better than many doctors.\nThe idiom \"Xiyu Toufeng\" is also a story of psychotherapy.During the period of the Three Kingdoms, Chen Linshan, one of the \"seven sons of Jian'an\", wrote a sharp and spicy style of writing.One day, Chen Lin made a petition to Cao Cao.At that time, Cao Cao was lying in bed with a headache.After reading the denunciation, Cao Cao actually sat up from the bed and said that Chen Lin's article cured his headache.Maybe it was Chen Lin's wonderful writing style that made Cao Cao feel deeply impressed.\nHeart disease also needs heart medicine.Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has made unique research on psychotherapy and distinguished psychotherapy from the treatment of physiological diseases. Many causes and treatments of psychological diseases have been introduced in the classic book Huangdi Neijing.In the story of the shadow of the bow and the snake, Le Guangwei's method of treating anxiety is about the \"method of restraining emotion and smoothing the principle\" in traditional Chinese medicine. It uses words and actions to reproduce the scene and eliminate the doubts of his friends.\nIn ancient times, psychological diseases caused by the shadow of a snake in the cup were not uncommon.Due to the lack of scientific knowledge, it is difficult for the ancients to realize their psychological problems and get effective treatment.Nowadays, mental health has been paid more attention. In this process, TCM can provide a lot of beneficial enlightenment for mental health theory.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.grantsareus.com/2009/12/23/j-oconnell-associates-inc-secures-254k-in-nys-library-construction-funds/", "date": "2021-10-21T16:52:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585439.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20211021164535-20211021194535-00554.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9140158891677856, "token_count": 118, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__44458544", "lang": "en", "text": "December 23, 2009\nJ. O’Connell & Associates, Inc. secures $254,000 in NYS Library Construction Funds\nDansville Public Library: $54,326 for restoration of columns at front entryway and windows throughout historic building.\nGates Public Library: $199,639 for replacement of HVAC, lighting system and ceilings throughout building.\nFunding was secured through the New York State Public Library Construction Grant Program. The New York State Library is a unit within the University of the State of New York – New York State Education Department.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://elliotackerman.com/book/waiting-for-eden/", "date": "2019-03-25T04:35:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203548.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20190325031213-20190325053213-00363.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9539551138877869, "token_count": 408, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__184229477", "lang": "en", "text": "WAITING FOR EDEN\nEden Malcom lies in a bed, unable to move or to speak, imprisoned in his own mind. His wife Mary spends every day on the sofa in his hospital room. He has never even met their young daughter. And he will never again see the friend and fellow soldier who didn’t make it back home–and who narrates the novel. But on Christmas, the one day Mary is not at his bedside, Eden’s re-ordered consciousness comes flickering alive. As he begins to find a way to communicate, some troubling truths about his marriage–and about his life before he went to war–come to the surface. Is Eden the same man he once was: a husband, a friend, a father-to-be? What makes a life worth living? A piercingly insightful, deeply felt meditation on loyalty and betrayal, love and fear, Waiting for Eden is a tour de force of profound humanity.\n“Gorgeously constructed . . . Unique . . . Both Eden’s and Mary’s fears and foibles are richly explored to create a deeply moving portrayal of how grief can begin even while our loved ones still cling to life . . . Ackerman’s focus on a single family makes the costs of war heartbreakingly clear, as does his drawing emotion and import from the smallest of acts with incredible skill . . . A wonderful novel.”\n—Alexander Moran, Booklist (starred)\n“Ackerman skillfully weaves his story…through a surprising, unconventional, and risky narrative strategy . . . Mary and the narrator inhabit a ‘space that is empty and white, waiting for [Eden]…We both wonder what will happen to us when he finally goes.’ The poignancy arises out of the fact that they both love Eden in their own way. An affecting, spare, and unusual novel.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred)", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://harrypotterlegosets.com/harry-potter-lego-book-sets-review/", "date": "2024-04-17T21:08:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817181.55/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417204934-20240417234934-00281.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8996353149414062, "token_count": 979, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__40080555", "lang": "en", "text": "Harry Potter LEGO Book Sets A Deep Review\nIntroduction to Magical Tomes\nOn a quest for the latest addition to my Harry Potter collection, I stumbled upon the Harry Potter LEGO book sets, a series of magical volumes that open up to reveal intricately designed Hogwarts classrooms. Each book is a collector’s item, a piece of the wizarding world that brings the magic of Harry Potter into your hands. As a long-time enthusiast of both LEGO and Harry Potter, I knew these sets would be a special part of my collection, offering a unique building experience filled with nostalgia and charm.\nTransfiguration Class: The Art of Metamorphosis (Set 76382)\nThe Transfiguration class set captures the essence of Professor McGonagall’s strict yet fascinating classroom. Opening the cover reveals a detailed scene of the Transfiguration classroom, complete with desks, a blackboard, and even a chest containing a boggart. The minifigures include Professor McGonagall, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger, each with their own accessories to bring the class to life. Building this set is like attending a lesson in Transfiguration, complete with the surprises and challenges that come with mastering the art of changing one thing into another.\nPotions Class: A Cauldron Full of Secrets (Set 76383)\nDescending into the dungeons, the Potions class set unfolds to reveal the shadowy world of potion-making. The walls are lined with shelves of ingredients and potion bottles, and a cauldron sits ready for the day’s lesson. This set features Professor Snape looming over Harry Potter and Draco Malfoy as they attempt to brew their potions. The attention to detail in the potions, cauldrons, and classroom accessories makes this set a captivating build, offering a glimpse into the meticulous and often perilous world of potion-making.\nHerbology Class: Cultivating Wonder (Set 76384)\nStep into the Hogwarts greenhouses with the Herbology class set. As you open the book, you’re greeted with a lush scene filled with planters, greenery, and the tools of the Herbology trade. The minifigures include Professor Sprout, Cedric Diggory, and Neville Longbottom, complete with earmuffs for handling the noisy Mandrakes. This set is not just a build; it’s an exploration of the magical flora that plays such a crucial role in the Harry Potter series, from the life-saving properties of certain plants to the dangers lurking in the pots.\nLego Harry Potter Herbology Class Review ( 76384 )\nCharms Class: The Spellbinding Study (Set 76385)\nThe Charms class set invites you into Professor Flitwick’s lesson on levitation. The book opens to a classroom scene with floating feathers and an array of charm-work accessories. The set includes minifigures of Professor Flitwick, Harry Potter, and Cho Chang, each engaged in practicing their levitation spells. The interactive elements, like the feathers that can be made to “float,” bring a dynamic aspect to this build, making it a playful and engaging set for fans of all ages.\nLEGO Harry Potter Charms Class – Review (76385)\nPros of the Harry Potter LEGO Book Sets\nThe Harry Potter LEGO book sets are a testament to LEGO’s creativity and commitment to detail. Each set offers a unique building experience, with intricate details that capture the essence of the Hogwarts classes. They are compact and portable, making them perfect for display or play. The inclusion of beloved characters as minifigures adds to the storytelling potential, allowing fans to recreate their favorite scenes or imagine new ones.\nCons of the Harry Potter LEGO Book Sets\nWhile the sets are beautifully designed, their compact nature means they are somewhat limited in scale and scope. The smaller size might leave some builders wanting more. Additionally, to fully experience the Hogwarts curriculum, enthusiasts may feel compelled to collect all the sets, which can be a considerable investment.\nConclusion: A Magical Addition to Any Collection\nThe Harry Potter LEGO book sets are more than just building kits; they are a gateway to the magical world of Hogwarts. Each set offers a unique glimpse into the life and lessons of a Hogwarts student, with the charm and detail that fans have come to expect from LEGO. As I placed the final piece on my Charms class set, I couldn’t help but feel a wave of nostalgia and delight. These sets are a must-have for any Harry Potter fan, offering not just a fun building experience but a piece of the magic that has captivated us for so long. Whether displayed on a shelf or played with in imaginative reenactments, these enchanted volumes are a spellbinding addition to any collection.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://myfiles.kcc.edu/", "date": "2019-04-24T19:48:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-18/segments/1555578656640.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20190424194348-20190424220348-00144.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8605270981788635, "token_count": 196, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-18__0__165237251", "lang": "en", "text": "Myfiles.kcc.edu provides remote file access for authorized users only.\nAccess to this resource is governed by Kanakee Community College's Information Technology Services (ITS) policies including, but not limited to, KCC's Remote Access policy and Acceptable Use policy. By clicking [Accept] you agree to be bound by the terms outlined in all applicable ITS policies.\nTo access this resource use the same user name and password that you use to access other online KCC resources such as KCC Connect and Canvas.\nTo access the FileWay User Guide, click here. Please note that all features have not been implemented.\nImportant InformationSome web browsers prevent the running of scripting controls by default. If you see the information bar message below (or something similar) ...\nClick on the information bar and select \"Allow Blocked Content...\" Then click the [Yes] button on the dialog box that appears. You will now be able to access the site.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://savinghenry.com/tag/the-bob-edwards-show/", "date": "2017-04-26T07:55:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121216.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00039-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.977354109287262, "token_count": 355, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__244148398", "lang": "en", "text": "Tuesday, March 2, 2010\nI had the incredible good fortune of being interviewed by Bob Edwards, someone I have long admired. We talked for an hour about my new book. Below is a piece that The Bob Edwards Show put on its blog the day the radio show aired.\nLaurie Strongin and her husband Allen Goldberg are not the type of people who give up easily. When they learned their child Henry had a fatal genetic disease called Fanconi anemia, they quickly decided to do everything they could to remove the word “fatal” from that diagnosis. Their efforts were unsuccessful, ultimately, but what they did succeed in was removing the word “disease” from Henry’s life. The book Saving Henry tells a remarkable story of a child who never thought of himself as sick and a family who decided to pack as much living as they could into Henry’s short life.\nParents will find the book simultaneously rewarding and difficult. Strongin writes so well about her happy, precocious first-born son — detailing his favorite things, recounting family vacations — that we begin to forget that word “disease” too. The inevitable result of Fanconi anemia comes as a shock, even in print. Strongin says she thinks of Saving Henry as a hopeful book, and I agree. There’s a lesson in it about eating dessert first, putting fun ahead of chores, and learning not to sweat the small stuff.\nGoldberg continues to write letters to his son at this blog. And he and Strongin decided to share Henry’s positive outlook on long-term hospitalization through the foundation Hope for Henry, which brings a little joy to children with life threatening illnesses.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://aps.albertk12.org/", "date": "2017-02-22T19:47:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171043.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00192-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8572765588760376, "token_count": 271, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__130705640", "lang": "en", "text": "Albertville Primary School\nFebruary 20- No school- Presidents' Day\nMarch 20-24-Spring Break\nApril 7-1/2 day for students\nMay 26- Last day of school\nHow to Access eBooks\nThrough the Internet:\n- Search for Albertville City Schools (www.albertk12.org)\n- Choose Albertville Primary from the “Schools” tab\n- On the left side of the screen are links; go to the Library link\n- Click on the icon of the red book with a smile on the spine ( this will take you to our search engine, Destiny Quest)\nOnce you have gotten onto the Destiny Quest site you will be able to search our library for eBooks by subject (i.e. bird eBooks, shape eBooks, farm eBooks…), or simply type in eBooks in the search box to see the eBooks we have available. Choose the book you want by clicking on the book or the title of the book. You can play the book by clicking on the Open button or go to the “Electronic Resources” and click the Read the Interactive eBook Now! link.\nI would love to help you with any questions you may have! Feel free to contact me in the library or by email.\nJennifer A. Young", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://writingwhilethekidssleep.blogspot.com/2012/07/childrens-classics.html", "date": "2018-07-20T21:45:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591837.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20180720213434-20180720233434-00126.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9781425595283508, "token_count": 382, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__87826438", "lang": "en", "text": "One of my favourite parts of the day is snuggling the children and reading them a story. I still enjoy reading picture books like Harry and the Dinosaurs with the three year old, but I love, most of all, reading my own childhood favourites to the older two.\nWe finished Charlotte's Web last weekend, in a fog of disappointment. I remember it being moving; I remember crying. I remember loving it. Reading it to the children, it seemed a trifle slow, and I was tempted to skip parts. I didn't find the characters half so enchanting. I wonder how the children will remember it - perhaps it is only magical if you are the right age, and not some middle-aged woman attempting to fake it a seven year old's mindset.\nWe're reading Eric Knight's Lassie Come Home now. If your only experience of Lassie is TV, you're missing out. This children's book, although sentimental in places, is fantastic and powerful and moving, and has lost none of its beauty. I remember my mother reading this aloud to my sisters and I in front of the three-bar fire, struggling to read through her tears. I remember re-reading it (over and over again) as a child, and the way the hairs on my arms would lift when I got to the climax.\nI'm enjoying it just as much this time, although I'm glad no-one is eavesdropping on my Yorkshire accent (which is quite good in comparison to the vague attempts I'm making at the Scottish accent). I clearly haven't missed a career on the stage. A couple of times I've had to swallow hard to collect myself enough to read on...I'm loving it, and will have the tissues ready for the pay off moment at the end. Some books can bear endless re-reading, and this is one. Classic.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://paddleshop.co.nz/collections/accessories/products/molokai-oahu-through-the-years", "date": "2022-07-06T00:51:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104655865.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20220705235755-20220706025755-00790.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9383333325386047, "token_count": 396, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__32711092", "lang": "en", "text": "Moloka'i-O'ahu through the Years\nThis stunning hard-cover book tells the story of the Moloka‘i Channel race, the oldest and most prestigious outrigger canoe race in the world. Moloka'i Hoe, begun in 1952 for men and Na Wahine O Ke Kai, in 1979 for women, the canoe race currently attracts an international field of top crews and combines a colorful history with a rich Booktradition.\nBilled as the world championships of canoe racing, crews contending for the title must train and prepare for months in order to put themselves in the best position to win. The great intangible is the unpredictable Moloka‘i (Kaiwi) Channel that has a well-deserved reputation as one of the roughest interisland channels in existence.\nThe outcome of the race generally hinges on how crews deal with conditions that can vary from water as calm as a lake to the most fearsome and turbulent, with extreme winds and huge waves. Once out of the channel, the next challenge and sometimes a critical factor is trying to unravel the best solution to often complex coastal currents and tide factors encountered off O‘ahu. For the winners, it is a tribute to a combination of excellent preparation, conditioning, teamwork and strategy that all come together to make the difference in a most memorable and satisfying athletic accomplishment.\nEvery year’s competition has a story of its own to tell, and Moloka'i-O'ahu through the Years highlights each race, its anecdotes, and the key players. With input and commentary from many of the race’s most respected participants along with a unique collection of both historical and current photographs, this book captures the challenge, the drama and the tradition of the event. With complete records, memorabilia, and fascinating sidebars, race coverage extends to every facet of what is popularly called the Super Bowl of outrigger canoe racing.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.gstenberg.se/publication_lists", "date": "2017-03-28T19:43:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189884.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00150-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9228321313858032, "token_count": 124, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__119444739", "lang": "en", "text": "- My ResearchGate profile has a list of publications, including downloadable pdf versions of all items for which I am the principal author. Clicking on an item will also show a list of related articles. Download works, however, only for those who are ResearchGate members. Registration for membership is easy to do and free of charge.\n- My Google Scholar profile gives a list of publications, and citation statistics, H-index etc. Clicking on an item will show citation statistics for that particular article, citing articles etc. A download link is also very often provided.\nYou can also download here (local link)", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.uofthsa.com/essay-writing/", "date": "2018-02-22T22:48:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891814292.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180222220118-20180223000118-00345.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9144192934036255, "token_count": 397, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__53577724", "lang": "en", "text": "Navigating Historical Research at UofT - Courtney Lundrigan\nThe International Relations subject librarian at Trinity's Graham Library, Ms. Courtney Lundrigan, has put together a brief but comprehensive presentation guiding students through the steps of early research for an essay. This includes\n- Conducting background research & topic negotiation\n- Concept building\n- A list of important databases accessible to UofT students\n- Accessing primary resources\n- Evaluating the quality and validity of information found, and\nA copy of the Powerpoint presentation she used can be found here. If you'd like more information about any of the content, please feel free to contact her at firstname.lastname@example.org.\nEssay Writing Workshop - Tina Park\nTina Park, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto and a TA for HIS311 Canadian International Relations, has put together a very thorough presentation on the steps to writing a successful essay. She addresses the nature of writing in history, the distinction between Political Science and History, as well as the mechanics of essay writing. Her Powerpoint from this presentation offers a comprehensive step-by-step guide, and is a must-have resource for students.\nEvaluating Sources - Courtney Lundrigan\nMs. Lundrigan has put together a very helpful test students can use to evaluate the usefulness of their research material (both print and digital, including websites). You can access the CRAAP test here.\nWriting Centres at the University of Toronto\nThe University of Toronto has multiple resources, both online and in-person, for students looking for help with the particulars of constructing and executing a university-level paper. Some of the most sought after resources are the writing centres, where students can book appointments for one-on-one help with their essay, no matter where they are in the stage of writing. These centres are college-specific, and spots tend to be filled up quickly, so book appointments well in advance!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.eq2interface.com/forums/showthread.php?t=5356", "date": "2023-04-02T02:21:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296950373.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20230402012805-20230402042805-00731.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9357298612594604, "token_count": 926, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__48146338", "lang": "en", "text": "From the window's own introductory text:\n----- BEGIN QUOTE -----\nWelcome to the Milquetowst Info Center, your one-stop in-game EQ2 reference window! Here's what you'll find under the various tabs....\n(1) \"Misc\": Links to useful Web sites, a basic hunting guide, lists of classes, character traits, racial traditions and languages, a breakdown of faction levels, an overview of religion in Norrath, an explanation of heroic opportunities, a list of available mounts (mostly horses), \"Game Update\" patch notes, the famous \"Things I Wish I'd Known Earlier\" message from the official EQ2 forums (now completely updated), and finally, a guide to optimizing the game's graphics settings.\n(2) \"Spells\": A complete list of spells and combat arts for every class, along with a list of the \"fun\" spells available to members of each class.\n(3) \"Writs\": Breakdowns by city and tier of available writs (a.k.a. city tasks), notes about status items, and a list of city faction rewards. (The latter list also appears under the \"Houses\" tab, since many of the rewards are house items.)\n(4) \"Quests\": An overview of lore and legend quests (a.k.a. creature mastery quests), lists of heritage, signature and access quests, and detailed information about the collection quests available throughout Norrath. (Walk-thrus for some heritage, signature and other important quests can be found here, as well, though in general, for walk-thrus, you're better of consulting Allakhazam's Web site or eq2i.com.)\n(5) \"Harvest\": Complete lists of the items which can be harvested from various zones, as well as an overview of which artisan classes have a use for the various types of harvested material.\n(6) \"Cookbook\": An overview of how food and drink work in Norrath, and complete lists of all provisioner recipes. And for non-provisioners, there's also a handy list of food and drink items with the maximum possible (five-hour) duration.\n(7) \"Alchemy\": Extensive information about potions and poisons.\n(8) \"Houses\": A list of housing prices, a list of furniture items that can help to significantly reduce the status cost of your home, a list of placeable books, a list of house items you can obtain by completing newbie racial quests, some notes about carnivorous houseplants, notes about consignment containers, and lists of guild status and city faction rewards (many of which are house items).\n(9) \"Socials\": A list of all social commands (a.k.a. emotes) in the game, arranged according to which ones are voiced and/or animated. You can have your character perform an emote simply by clicking it on the list.\n(10) \"Notes\": Whatever you want to have available for your own reference while you play, that isn't already included somewhere else, can be added here!\nObviously, no single person can compile the amount of information included in the Info Center single-handedly. I owe an incredible debt of gratitude to the many people and Web sites from which I've stolen -- er, \"borrowed\" -- information.\nAs well, of course, many thanks go to all those who are using the Info Center, without whose input it wouldn't be nearly as useful as it has become!\nInevitably, there will be errors and omissions in the data presented here. If you notice anything that needs to be corrected or updated, or think of anything that's not here that really ought to be, then by all means, let me know! You can post suggestions or comments to the \"Milquetowst Info Center\" forum thread at eq2interface.com, mail them in-game to either Rainbeau or Fayberry on the Permafrost server, or send them via real e-mail to [email protected]\nAnd if you happen to have characters with too much money on the Permafrost server, feel free to send a plat or three to one of my characters!\n----- END QUOTE -----\nAs it says above, if you have any suggestions or comments, post them here!\n-- Darryl (Milquetowst)\nMilquetowst Info Center", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://kentuckianaherbsociety.org/about.html", "date": "2023-12-01T15:34:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100290.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201151933-20231201181933-00529.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.921977698802948, "token_count": 135, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__246605559", "lang": "en", "text": "Chairman - Jo Ann Hughes\nVice-Chairman - Mary Harper\nRecording Secretary - Susan Hart\nCorresponding Secretary - Barbara Lusco-Peppers\nTreasurer - Jett Rose\nHistorian - Joan Burton\nLibrarian – Donna Poe\nCentral District Delegate - Vacant\nThe Kentuckiana Herb Society was formed in 1983 by a group of gardeners from Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky to further their study and share their knowledge of herbs.\nWe have monthly meetings which consist of herbal programs, hands on projects, workshops, demonstrations and refreshments. Meetings are held at various locations in Southern Indiana and the Louisville, Kentucky area.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.stjamesameno.com/about-us/", "date": "2024-02-29T06:25:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474784.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229035411-20240229065411-00412.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9760561585426331, "token_count": 946, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__63045701", "lang": "en", "text": "A History of Historic St. James AME Church\nIn 1844, while slavery was legally sanctioned in Louisiana, a large segment of the Black population was enslaved. The Rev. Jordan W. Early, a minister in the African Methodist Episcopal Church (AMEC), inspired a small group of free people of color to establish their own church. The group held membership in then-St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church (now Wesley United Methodist Church). St. Paul had a diverse membership of free people of color, whites and slaves. Whites worshipped on the ground floor and the very small balcony was designated for slaves and free people of color.\nA group of ten members led by the Rev. Charles Doughty, a blacksmith, rented a site on the corner of Villere and Bienville Streets. They held worship service, calling themselves the AME Church. Almost immediately, police officers who objected to the congregation allowing slaves to attend worship services approached the congregation, fearing the new formation would incite slaves to seek freedom. The leaders persevered and their faithful community increased. Soon their quarters became too small and they began to seek land to build a church.\nOn October 6, 1848 the state issued a charter to the AMEC, authorizing it to legally operate in Louisiana with the ten founders as incorporators, including Jordan Bankston Noble, General Andrew Jackson’s drummer during the Battle of New Orleans. According to the charter, slaves were not allowed to become members of the church or the corporation. By December 1848, the church’s board purchased a site in the suburb of Treme and began constructing the church building. It was completed in 1851. The entire congregation carried materials to the new church site, with women carrying bricks in their aprons. They named the church St. James Chapel, with Rev. Doughty, the organizer and first leader of the congregation, traveling to the Indiana Annual Conference with a petition to affiliate with the AMEC. The conference, under the leadership of Bishop William Paul Quinn, accepted the petition and St. James Chapel became an official member of the connectional AMEC. Rev. Doughty, formerly a local preacher in the Methodist Episcopal Church, was ordained a Deacon and continued as St. James Chapel’s pastor.\nThe second pastor was the Rev. John Miflin Brown, a well-educated Northern minister. He encountered much hostility because he allowed slaves to attend the services. Under Rev. Brown’s leadership, the church grew both in membership and financial stability. The church also actively helped to organize and build other AME churches in New Orleans, including Morris Brown AMEC. Rev. Brown was jailed five times during his five-year ministry in New Orleans and was later elected the eleventh Bishop of the AME Church.\nFrom 1858 to 1862, police officers closed St. James Chapel because its membership advocated abolishing slavery. During the Civil War, Colonel James Lewis organized a company of Black Union Soldiers that used the church as their headquarters.\nThe Louisiana Annual Conference of the AMEC was organized at St. James Chapel AME Church on November 1, 1865 with Bishop Jabez P. Campbell, presiding. During the Reconstruction Era, some of the church’s members rose to great prominence in Louisiana politics, including Governor P.B.S. Pinchback and Lieutenant Governor Oscar J. Dunn.\nOther historical events include the church being the founding site of the Black masonic organizations of Louisiana and the YMCA for Black men. The church also provided the young people and advocacy to establish of a Black elementary school, initially known as the Bienville School and later renamed the Albert Wicker School, in honor of an educator who was a St. James trustee.\nDuring the Civil Rights Era, Historic St. James maintained an active presence in addressing social justice and racial equality. Moreover, in addition to the church’s pastors elected to the bishopric, several Historic St. James pastors have become presiding elders, as well as religious and thought leaders, in African Methodism and ecumenically.\nSt. James Chapel, the “Mother Church” of African Methodism in the Deep South, is praising God under the name, Historic St. James AME Church. From 2005 to 2015, the decade following Hurricane Katrina, the Rev. Otto W. Duncan, Jr., a son of Historic St. James, led the church’s restoration efforts. In 2015, Bishop Julius H. McAllister, Sr. appointed Historic St. James’ current pastor, the Rev. Jonathan C. Augustine, to continue restoration, focus on renewal, and maintain excellence.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://europe.wisc.edu/populists-and-the-pandemic-year-long-lecture-series-culminates-in-2022-routledge-volume-2/", "date": "2024-02-26T21:55:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474663.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226194006-20240226224006-00178.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9490534663200378, "token_count": 318, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__141406445", "lang": "en", "text": "“Populists and the Pandemic: How Populists Around the World Respond to COVID-19” examines the response of populist political actors and parties in 22 countries around the world to the COVID-19 pandemic, in terms of their attitudes, rhetoric, mobilization repertoires, and policy proposals. The responses of some populist leaders have received much public attention, as they denied the severity of the public health crisis, denigrated experts and data, looked for scapegoats, encouraged protests, questioned the legitimacy of liberal institutions, spread false information, and fueled conspiracies. But how widespread are those particular reactions? How much variation is there? What explains the variation that does exist? This volume considers these questions through rich description and analysis of countries in the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa, by leading experts with deep knowledge of their respective cases. Some chapters focus on populist parties, others on personalistic populist leaders. Some countries examined are democracies, others autocracies. Some populists are left-wing, others right-wing. Some populists are in government, others in opposition. This variation allows for consideration of a variety of factors that systematically influence or mediate populist responses to the pandemic. “Populists and the Pandemic” thus makes a unique contribution to our understanding of the intersection between two of the most pressing social and political challenges of our time. It is expected to be published in 2022 as part the “Routledge Studies in Extremism and Democracy” book series.\nView recordings of the lecture series here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.jocolibrary.com/templates/JCL_NewsListItem.aspx?id=14911", "date": "2013-05-18T22:10:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368696382917/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516092622-00011-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8914967179298401, "token_count": 792, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__47549775", "lang": "en", "text": "In conjunction with Global Entrepreneurship Week (November 16 -22) the Johnson County Library will host the third Annual GovFest on Thursday, November 19, from 11 to 6 p.m. at the Central Resource Library, 9875 W. 87th St., Overland Park, KS. Fifty representatives from federal, state, and local government agencies including Kansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC, KCSourceLink, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Kansas State Data Center, Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance Center and many more will be available to answer questions and offer information on how government agencies can help business owners start or expand a business for little or no cost. There will also be special programs throughout the day.\nFor more information, contact the Business Reference Team at the Johnson County Library, (913) 495-2400. Gov Fest is free and open to the public. No registration or reservations are required. For details and complete list of participating groups visit www.jocolibrary.org/govfest or call (913) 495-2464.\nSpecial Programs in the Carmack Community Room:\n10-11:30 a.m.: Winning Government Contracts - Cutting Through the Bureaucracy\nDewayne Long, Heartland Procurement Technical Assistance, Director, Northern Kansas Region\nThis program takes the attendee through the very basic steps of registering to become a government contractor. Businesses of all sizes can benefit from this program which helps cut through the maze of bureaucratic requirements and helps simplify the entire process.\n12-1 p.m.: Lunch & Learn: ReferenceUSA\nLearn about ReferenceUSA, a powerful tool that can help entrepreneurs gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Find out who your competitors are, create mailing lists of potential customers or locate new businesses in your area. Johnson County Library has a subscription to this product, so you can get free access with a library card. Box lunches will be proved courtesy of ReferenceUSA.\n1:30-2:30 p.m.: How the Government Funds Small Business\nIndependence Council on Economic Development, Economic Development Corporation of Kansas City, Mo. and Southwest Johnson County Economic Development Corporation\nThere are a lot of myths about how the government gives grants to start small businesses. Get the\nfacts. Learn about state and local financial incentives that you can access to help you start or expand a small business. The panel will include representatives from municipalities around the metro area.\n3-4 p.m.: Insurance Issues for Small Businesses\nJohn Meetz, Senior Government Affairs Liaison, Kansas Insurance Department\nThe speaker will discuss insurance issues pertinent to small business. He will also cover health insurance, including legislative initiatives at both the state and federal level.\n4:30-5:30 p.m.: Resources to Support Small Business in Tough Economic Times\nErik Pedersen, Associate Director, Network Kansas and Stephanie Zamora, Network Navigator, KCSourceLink\nThe success or failure of a business often depends on the business owner's ability to connect with the resources that are available. Come out to learn how KCSourceLink and Network Kansas can help you find the help you need, when you need it. Network Navigators from these agencies will be discussing specific challenges facing business owners in today's recessive economy, like financing.\n5-6 p.m.: Reception (Gallery Area)\nNetworking & snacks provided by FastTrac®, a program of the Kauffman Foundation and the sponsoring agencies.\n6-8:30 p.m.: Starting a Business: Success Right from the Start\nKansas Small Business Development Center at JCCC\nAttend an overview of business information including government requirements, legal business structure, business plan creation and financial projections.\nInterpretive services and other accommodations for those with special needs are available by contacting Library staff at least 48 hours in advance of the program.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.sbbps.com/premises", "date": "2023-06-04T03:00:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649439.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20230604025306-20230604055306-00559.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9485637545585632, "token_count": 260, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__159388718", "lang": "en", "text": "Shree Bhavan's Bharti Public School (SBBPS) Bhopal has excellent fleet of buses covering the entire city of Bhopal with stops at regular intervals for picking up students and teachers. The school runs buses as per the norms of RTO department and are spacious with a capacity to accommodate 52 students per bus. Every bus has a teacher to ensure proper discipline and safety of the students.\nSBBPS has a spacious library for the students of all the classes. The total number of books in the library is approx. 10,000 with the number increasing each passing year.\nMedical facility at SBBPS not only provides medical attention to those who are unwell but also conducts yearly health checkups for students, teachers and other staff members.\nSchool has 6 Science laboratories for Chemistry, Physics, Biology & Social Science respectively. 2 computer labs one for senior section and one for junior section. There is one more lab i.e. Maths Lab, where students practically prove themselves all the theorems and facts for better understanding. These are airy, fully equipped and with all the facilities. Students can work in groups or individually. Together they provide the ultimate possibilities for the student's curiosity to be satisfied through exploration and experimentation while developing scientific thinking and temperament.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://saveourshrines.substack.com/p/walking-europe-the-hard-way", "date": "2022-05-18T10:50:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662521883.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20220518083841-20220518113841-00362.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9643526077270508, "token_count": 1101, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__163147980", "lang": "en", "text": "A few weeks ago, Matt found a book buried in a forgotten corner of our library called “Clear Waters Rising” by Nicholas Crane. Crane is now a well-known author, BBC presenter, and former head of the Royal Geographic Society.\nIn 1992 he completed a 506 day, 6000 mile walk across the mountains of Europe - from Finisterre in Spain, to Istanbul, Turkey. He chronicled that journey in the book “Clear Waters Rising,” published in 1996. Below is a Google Maps approximation of his route.\nHis route took him along a curving route through Europe’s main mountain ranges - starting with the Cantabrian mountains along Spain’s north coast, then the Pyrenees separating France from Spain, the Cevennes cutting through from southwest to southeast in France, then the Alps from the Rhone River to the summit of Mont Blanc and onward to Vienna. Crossing the recently opened Iron Curtain, he hiked the Carpathians from Slovakia to Poland, Ukraine, and Romania. His only ride on mechanized transport was a ferry crossing at the Iron Gates of the Danube, from Romania into Serbia, and then a last hike through the Balkan Mountains from Serbia, into what’s now North Macedonia, Bulgaria, and finally Turkey.\nHe undertook the journey well within my lifetime, but it was still a shock to realize how much the world has changed in the last 30 years. No internet, no cell phones. His only communications with his wife via answering machines or expensive long distance calls. Package delivery that would take weeks rather than via next day delivery. Austro-Hungarian military maps instead of GPS and Google Maps.\nGeopolitically, the European Union existed only in embryonic form, the Eastern bloc was prostrate with unemployment after the shock of the fall of Communism; civil war was brewing in the Balkans. Terrorism, mass migration, and the common currency of the Eurozone were all in the distant future.\nWhile Crane is a wonderful travel writer and the entire book was a pleasure to savor, I particularly enjoyed reading the book through the lens of “Save Our Shrines”’ mission of promoting beauty and culture that needs saving.\nA remarkable through-line of his story was his discovery of the the historical traces or imperiled existence of mountain cultures that had resisted and in some cases survived the imperial or national homogenization that had befallen lowland peoples.\nThis summer I read the book Empire of the Summer Moon, a history of the Comanches in the American West. The dismal tale of their final demise at the hands of relentless US Army cavalry troops was shockingly similar to the stories of the last stands of Asturian tribal leader Viriatus or the Dacian chieftain Decebalus fighting the Roman legions, or of Albigensians fleeing from Simon de Montfort’s crusaders.\nLikewise, the Carpathians featured tales of Hungarian and Romanian folk heroes opposing the Hapsburgs and the Ottomans, as well as survivors of Stalin’s mass removal of the Lemkos in Poland. The mountains have always been the last refuge of the hunted, and it was amazing to find out how many traces of these ancient hold-outs remained in the uplands of Europe.\nAnother theme of interest was the varied forms of religious buildings Crane encountered in his travels. Spain’s northern coast was dominated by the pilgrim churches and hostels of the Camino de Santiago, while the Cevennes range in France featured thousand year old Benedictine monasteries interspersed with alternating Calvinist and Catholic chapels - traces of the Wars of Religion.\nThe German and Austrian Alps were marked by the deep religiosity of Lutheran and Catholic villages but menaced by the neopagan occultism of Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest.\nThe Carpathians were covered with onion-domed churches, many of which were padlocked against thieves in the desperate years following the collapse of the Eastern Bloc regimes.\nRomania featured medieval painted monasteries like Sucevita, shown below.\nThe Balkans again returned to alternating structures - this time Christian and Muslim, before giving way to the old lands of the Ottoman empire and the hundreds of mosques built by Mimar Sinan, considered one of the greatest architects in history. Sinan was the chief builder for Suleiman the Magnificent and his successors, and his designs influenced Ottoman architecture for centuries. He built the Selimiye Mosque in Edirne and the Suleymaniye Mosque in Istanbul, and his apprentices built the Blue Mosque in Istanbul and Stari Most in Mostar.\nIn sum, the book was a remarkably well-written travelogue - funny at times, evocative throughout, and beautifully paced so that the reader aches with both melancholy and relief as Crane describes taking his last steps up to Hagia Sophia and into the arms of his waiting wife.\nAs time permits, we’ll be retracing the names of the religious and cultural landmarks he mentions in his book. We suspect many that were crumbling in the early 1990s may now be in better shape thanks to EU restoration funds or better-organized private initiatives. We’ll report out what we find.\nIn the meantime, buen camino on your own journeys, metaphorical or otherwise!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.arthur-schnitzler.org/project/", "date": "2023-12-04T22:19:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100535.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204214708-20231205004708-00355.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9237887263298035, "token_count": 598, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__105125607", "lang": "en", "text": "The cooperative research project, Arthur Schnitzler digital. Digital Critical Edition (Works from 1905 to 1931), is being conducted by scholars at the Bergische University Wuppertal, the University of Cambridge, University College London and the University of Bristol, in partnership with Cambridge University Library, the German Literary Archive at Marbach, the Arthur-Schnitzler-Archive Freiburg, and the Center for Digital Humanities at the University of Trier. The German team, which began its work in January 2012 and is supported by the Union of Academies, is editing texts from 1914 onwards; the British team, supported by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), began its work in January 2014 and is editing texts from the period between 1905 and 1913.\nThe aim of the project is to produce a new critical edition in digital form, to be published on an open access online platform hosted by Cambridge University Library. In contrast to those of other representative figures of the classical Modernist period, the works of the great Austrian writer, Arthur Schnitzler (1862-1931), have until now not been made available in a scholarly edition. Historical critical editions of works from the early period (up to 1904) have begun to be produced in print and e-book form by a team based in Vienna, supported by the FWF (de Gruyter 2011ff.), while our project exploits the potential of digital methods for its editions of works from 1905 onwards. The project draws upon the enormous store of archival material, saved in 1938 and transferred to Cambridge University Library, which still holds the larger part of the literary estate (a smaller collection is housed at Marbach, with individual holdings elsewhere). Our research will provide insights into Schnitzler’s working methods and the aesthetic principles that guided them. This will shed new light on an author whose rich and varied oeuvre helped to define the whole period of classical Modernism (c. 1890-1930), with a highly developed sensitivity to its problems and contradictions.\nThe online portal will for the first time draw together the physically dispersed archival holdings in a virtual form, combining the functions of digital archive and edition. The collected extant material – both manuscript and typescript – will be digitally reproduced, transcribed, and made accessible through commentaries, registers etc. Through different textual views (diplomatic transcriptions, genetically interpreted reconstructions, amended reading versions) a multi-perspectival edition will be produced, with due regard to both ‘textuality’ and ‘materiality’. Beyond this, the digital medium will open up the possibility of representing in an appropriate manner the rich picture of Schnitzler’s mode of writing. With its hypertextual structures and resources for non-sequential ordering, the digital edition will capture the systemic interdependence of composition processes that sometimes stretched over decades, with complex networks of transmission crossing textual and generic boundaries.", "domain": "library"}
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{"url": "https://www.jaysonhome.com/the-rise-of-david-bowie.html", "date": "2020-05-26T13:14:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347390758.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526112939-20200526142939-00544.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9319800734519958, "token_count": 234, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__59284389", "lang": "en", "text": "The hologram on the cover of The Rise of David Bowie 1972-1973 — composed of a series of head-shots — is a clear indication of the photographer's talent and Bowie's fearless experimentation to follow. In 1972, David Bowie released the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Along with the album, Bowie's iconoclastic alter-ego emerged. Ziggy Stardust was a glittery, heavily made-up, sexually ambiguous character who broke the boundaries between male and female, gay and straight and fact and fiction. Between 1972 and 1973, photographer Mick Rock had unprecedented access to the many facets of Bowie's personality and his fame. This edition features the best of Rock's portfolio including spectacular stage shots, intimate backstage portraits, press photos, and album jackets, as well as about 50% never-before-seen images. It is a passionate tribute to a brilliant and inspirational artist whose creative vision will never be forgotten.\n•photography by Mick Rock\n•introduction by Michael Bracewell\n•interview of Mick Rock by Barney Hoskyns\n•hardcover with lenticular cover", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://mumbainewsexpress.com/no-kidding-childrens-day-just-became-real-with-the-all-new-voot-kids/", "date": "2019-12-16T13:27:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540565544.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20191216121204-20191216145204-00237.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9257102608680725, "token_count": 764, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__132615005", "lang": "en", "text": "by Suman Gupta\n~Watch, Read, Listen & Learn all at one place~\n~ Over 20000 of the most popular toons, audio stories, the best of e-books and fun learning quizzes to make VOOT Kids India’s largest fun and learning app~\nMumbai, November 2019: India gets its first multi-format fun and learning app, VOOT Kids, one of the largest and most versatile content library available anywhere. With Early Childhood Association’s (ECA) certification, the app is created just for today’s kids who are digital natives. Home to 20000+ pieces of curated kids’ content, VOOT Kids is all set to make screen time meaningful for kids by bringing together children’s favourite world of popular and premium toons, e-books, audio stories, nursery rhymes and fun learn quizzes all under one roof. This making it a one-stop destination for children between 02-08yrs of age, which is safe, secure and ad free.\nWATCH from a fantastic collection of toon characters across several genres across the world. From popular Indian themes to Japanese anime and western classic to current international favourites, that span from preschool segment to even older kids, VOOT Kids has it all. Motu Patlu, Shiva, Little Krishna, Chhota Bheem and Roll. No. 21 to Oddbods, Dora The Explorer, Paw Patrol, Thomas & Friends, Peppa Pig, Masha and The Bear. Not to forget Ben10, Lego Ninjago, Ninja Hattori, Pokemon to old favorite classics like Johnny Bravo, Spongebob Squarepants, Dexter’s Lab …this a is very long list, that every child will love. The library is further enriched by handpicked fun- learn live action shows that delve in the DIY space across Art/ Craft/ Science and various tenets of learning. This is truly an all-encompassing and extensive catalogue of over 13000 videos, carefully curated to cover a mix of hyper popular toons to premium franchises from coveted global content partners\nREAD some of the most popular tales from playtime to bedtime, as we firmly believe that reading is one of the key drivers of learning. All these e-books are from premium publishing heavyweights like Oxford University Press and Jim Henson for international evergreens to Karadi Tales for the Indian stories that we love to read, again and again.\nLISTEN to a well-knit library of amazing audio stories across genres – Wit, valour, values and humour ranging from the ever-popular Birbal and Tenali Raman to legends of brave Indians and endearing animal fables. Every story is narrated to fire up the imagination of a child, many of them by celebrity narrators like Vidya Balan, Boman Irani, Nasserudin Shah etc and even voiced by kids’ favourite TV characters like Shiva. We also have the most popular nursery rhymes along with Princess stories by Aneira and Rob’s Jataka Tales, both very popular export of the digital world.\nLEARN and play a uniquely designed quiz game with over 5000 question quizzes that make learning fun. A multilevel, multiple choice game that is fun for the child – Good for the child! Built with leaning & development experts, these quizzes go beyond textbook learning and help enhance kids’ skills across 5 identified domains including Numeracy, English Literacy, Logic and Scientific thinking, Social and Emotional development and Creative development. The entire journey is gamified with features like badges, trophies, stickers, to make it engaging and encouraging, as there is never a dull moment, both for the child and the parent whilst enjoying it.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://cala-training.myshopify.com/pages/premium-webinar-subscriptions", "date": "2017-12-14T18:45:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948550199.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20171214183234-20171214203234-00774.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8977507948875427, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__145132193", "lang": "en", "text": "Premium webinar subscriptions\nThe CALA Premium Webinar subscription plan gives your entire laboratory staff access to 24 live webinars a year PLUS access to the full library of CALA webinar recordings.\nThe CALA webinar library has over 85 webinar recordings currently available. Every live webinar is recorded, so the library is constantly growing.\nThis is a great training resource that our technicians can make use of whenever they want. I regularly assign specific webinars for my staff to take to improve both their technical knowledge and their interpersonal skills.\nT.D., Laboratory Manager\nHow does it work?\nThe CALA Premium Webinar Subscription runs for 12 months starting from the date you register.\nYour Premium subscription gives you access to all live webinars from the Laboratory Series and the Leadership Series. CALA offers one webinar from each series every month.\nYou will receive a reminder email prior to every live webinar.\nIn addition, you and your staff can access any of CALA’s recorded webinars from the Laboratory or Leadership series.\nWhat topics do the webinars cover?\nThe Laboratory series covers topics related to laboratory accreditation and testing. This includes topics such as:\n- Customer service requirements\n- Overview of Control Charting\n- Personnel requirements in ISO/IEC 17025\nThe Leadership series covers interpersonal skills as well as topics of interest to managers and supervisors such as:\n- Active Listening\n- Performance Reviews\n- Managing conflict\nWhat is the cost?\nCALA Institutional Voting members: $1800 for 1 year (Contact email@example.com for your discount code)\nNon-members: $2400 for 1 year", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.winebehindthelabel.org/product/barolo-mga-alessandro-masnaghetti/", "date": "2018-01-24T10:00:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084893629.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20180124090112-20180124110112-00482.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9636781811714172, "token_count": 240, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__50678188", "lang": "en", "text": "Alessandro Masnaghetti is one of the most respected wine writers in the world – he is even highly respected in Bordeaux, which is something for an Italian!\nFrom being the first editor of the Veronelli Guide to Italian Wines in 1990 to producing his own Wine Letter, Enogea, to the present day, he has been instrumental in bringing to international notice, the finest of Italian wines and their producers.\nFor the last eight years, Alessandro has been producing vineyard maps of the best Italian Crus (and some Bordeaux Crus) in painstaking detail, with notes on the vineyards and their owners, resulting in not only a product of esoteric beauty, but also an educational guide to the student and enthusiast alike. I have the privilege of being Alessandro’s exclusive UK agent for his maps.\nNow Alessandro has come up with the ultimate in illustrated wine books, written in both Italian and English, embracing detailed personal knowledge of every facet of one of his favourite wine producing areas – Barolo. This lavishly illustrated book is a “must” for all wine lovers – and for lovers of Barolo – the Holy Grail!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.barbarabranden.com/main.html", "date": "2018-02-24T11:46:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891815560.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20180224112708-20180224132708-00187.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9405320882797241, "token_count": 165, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__257010208", "lang": "en", "text": "WELCOME to Barbara Branden's web site!\nThis site provides biographical information about Barbara (including some photos of interest) as well as information about her landmark biography The Passion of Ayn Rand and Showtime's movie adaptation of the book.\nThis web site also contains a description of Barbara's seminal course \"Principles of Efficient Thinking\", her interview with the publication Full Context, and a short essay by Barbara on smoking, as well as her answer to Ayn Rand's famous charges of wrongdoing (from the 1960's).\nThe site also features information about the anthology Feminist Interpretations of Ayn Rand, to which Barbara was a contributor, and features Barbara's growing collection of book reviews.\nFor further information about any of the projects described on this site, you may contact Barbara Branden at:", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://ohioemploymentfirst.org/view.php?nav_id=556", "date": "2022-09-27T01:55:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030334974.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20220927002241-20220927032241-00188.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7676253914833069, "token_count": 140, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__226935646", "lang": "en", "text": "Innovation Spotlight Series\nSix (6) pre-recorded, on-demand videos featuring subject matter experts in innovation. The Innovation Spotlight series features key topics and information you can view at your own pace and schedule.\n- New Avenues to Independence, Cleveland | (Runtime: 43:13)\n- The FUSE Network, Newark | (Runtime: 28:46)\n- The Abilities Connection, Springfield | (Runtime: 63:46)\n- Starfire, Cincinnati | (Runtime: 63:38)\n- Heidt Center of Excellence, Cincinnati | (Runtime: 6:59)\n- Capabilities, Saint Marys | (Runtime: 43:18)", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.aamtjapio.com/pslt2021/", "date": "2023-06-02T08:38:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224648465.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20230602072202-20230602102202-00348.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8851250410079956, "token_count": 287, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__99627932", "lang": "en", "text": "Following the success of the previous workshops on Patent and Scientific Literature Translation, we are organizing the 9th Workshop on Patent and Scientific Literature Translation (PSLT 2021) held in conjunction with MT Summit 2021. Due to continuing COVID restrictions on travel, we have decided to hold PSLT 2021 online on 16 August, 2021.Machine translation of patent information and different types of scientific literature is in high demand, while there still remain open problems to make the machine translation results more sophisticated. The workshop covers a wide range of topics related to the unique features of scientific literature including patents, scientific papers, and technical reports. The workshop, which consists of invited talks, presentation of submitted papers, and free discussion will be an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to get together and exchange their ideas and experiences.\nFor more information on MT Summit 2021, please visit: https://amtaweb.org/mt-summit2021/\nWorkshop Web-site: https://www.aamtjapio.com/pslt2021\nREGISTRATION SITE (MT Summit 2021 Website):\n*** Participants of MT Summit 2021 can attend the workshop at no additional fee. ***\nEarly registration due: August 7, 2021", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://horse-hero.myshopify.com/products/rising-waters-print", "date": "2021-09-21T19:31:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057227.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20210921191451-20210921221451-00670.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9262540340423584, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__119291079", "lang": "en", "text": "Rising Waters - Print\n8”x10” Archival Print\nArchival reproduction of Jessica C. White’s woodcut and polymer plate image with original text, a part of her “Heavens to Betsy” series which emulates the look of children’s book illustrations.\nThe text at the bottom of the image reads: “…and suddenly she understood why the rising waters were the least of their worries.”\nPrinted on archival paper and packaged in a protective sleeve with a card stock backing. Sized to fit a standard frame.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://recsports.unt.edu/programs/outdoor/outdoor-pursuits-center", "date": "2024-04-13T09:41:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816587.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413083102-20240413113102-00456.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9215455055236816, "token_count": 400, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__113484258", "lang": "en", "text": "- General Information\nWe're located directly behind the climbing wall inside the Pohl Recreation Center and offer a variety of resources to help UNT students plan and run their own adventure trips. Our knowledgeable student staff are available to rent the right gear for your own trips or help you explore our library of guide books and DVD's. For more information on renting equipment or our resource library stop by the OPC or call (940) 369-8349 during open hours.\n- Free Resource Library\nWhether you're interested in learning more about a specific outdoor skill or need maps and guides about a specific location we've got you covered. Our resource library is full of guide books, DVD's, and maps for your own expeditions or just for entertainment. Even better, it's all FREE to checkout.\n- Equipment Rental\nNeed equipment for your next outdoor trip and don't want to spend the money to buy it? The Outdoor Pursuits Center rents premium equipment including stoves, tents, sleeping bags, cook sets, backpacks, coolers, kayaks, canoes and much more! Our brands include Osprey, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, and Mad Rock to name a few!\n- Adventure Trips, Clinics and Events\nTake a break from the day-to-day routine and find your next adventure while meeting new people, learning new skills, and having fun. Day, weekend, and extended trips offered year round will get you out and exploring, all at a beginner level. Or sign up for one of our FREE outdoor clinics covering a variety of topics including stargazing, climbing, backcountry preparation, or any number of other things.\n- About Us\n- Outdoor Pursuits\n- Sport Clubs\n- Virtual Resources\n- Frisco Fitness\n- DSA Home", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://mn.gov/dhs/media/news/?id=1053-316966", "date": "2020-01-19T15:32:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250594662.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20200119151736-20200119175736-00411.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8939491510391235, "token_count": 151, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__131959864", "lang": "en", "text": "The Minnesota Board on Aging’s 2018 edition of the Minnesota Health Care Choices booklet is now available online and in print to provide information for Minnesota Medicare recipients.\nThe annual guide is the only comprehensive, objective statewide publication with information about all Medicare plan options available on the open market for Minnesotans.\n“This is an important resource for people wanting information about Medicare and all its programs and options,” said Kari Benson, executive director of the Minnesota Board on Aging.\nThe booklet includes information on Medicare supplements, Medicare savings programs, Medicare Advantage plans and other Medicare health plans and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Minnesotans are reminded that Medicare Part D open enrollment began Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.lawrenceparkchurch.ca/news/information-for-the-lenten-anti-black-racism-book-challenge", "date": "2022-11-29T10:49:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710691.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20221129100233-20221129130233-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.968779981136322, "token_count": 618, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__131992070", "lang": "en", "text": "Kendi is an American historian, best selling author and contributor to the Atlantic Magazine. He argues that being non-racist passively is not enough, now is the time to be anti-racist, to dismantle systemic racism. He also has a Ted Talk interview which is good for those who do not have time to read the book. [ put in link here] *****\nAmanda McFarlan of LPCC is leading a book study of this on February 24th\nWhite Fragility, Robin D’Angelo\nD'Angelo is a white American woman who runs racism awareness workshops in the corporate sector. This book explores the ways in which whites see Blacks through racist stereotypes, and at the same time deny that they are doing so, at work and in society generally.\nBetween the World and Me, Ta Nahesi Coates\nCoates is a Black American writer who argues that the problem with racism in the U.S. is that white people really think that being white matters, that skin colour is what defines them, and that has been a disaster for people of colour, and white people.\nPolicing Black Lives, Robyn Maynard\nMaynard is a Black Canadian whose book provides a richly detailed, scholarly account of how anti-Black racism permeates Canadian society, and has done so since the first Europeans arrived here and imported enslaved Blacks to New France. Excellent book for anyone who thinks that anti-Black racism is an American problem only.\nThe Skin We're In, Desmond Cole - March 16th, Maggie Wilkinson of ESG leads discussion\nCole is a Black Canadian, briefly a journalist for the Toronto Star before being unjustly dismissed for being too much of an activist. His book is an excellent chronicle of the acts of racism which made news ( or were kept quiet) in 2017, mostly in Toronto. Cole does a very good job of providing insight into how anti-Black racism works on the personal and systemic level in Toronto.\nSo you want to talk about Race, Ijeoma Oluo\nOluo is an African American woman. In So You Want to Talk About Race, Ijeoma Oluo guides readers of all races through subjects ranging from intersectionality and affirmative action to \"model minorities\" in an attempt to make the seemingly impossible possible: honest conversations about race and racism, and how they infect almost every aspect of American life.\nCrosshairs, Catherine Hernandez - March 31st, Rev. Stephen Milton of LPCC leads discussion.\nHernandez is a Toronto-based author who writes fiction from a queer BIPOC perspective. Her first novel was Scarborough, which looked at the lives of racialized poor people in that part of the city. Crosshairs is the tale of a racist takeover of Toronto by the Ontario government, set in the very near future. Black, brown and queer people are rounded up or on the run. Hernandez deftly extrapolates from the present to a racist future that looks all the more plausible after the January 6th insurrection in the US.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://cov.cpu.edu.cn/include/reference_en.php?rid=29098", "date": "2022-07-07T11:31:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104690785.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707093848-20220707123848-00121.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8536485433578491, "token_count": 164, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__213673544", "lang": "en", "text": "The SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) pandemic has revealed diverse neurological manifestations of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This case report begins with a background review of the neurological effects of COVID-19, focusing on stroke, neuroinflammation, and coagulopathy. It then describes the clinical course and autopsy findings of a young patient presenting with COVID-19-associated stroke. The formal neuropathological examination is presented, along with the systemic and brain histological features. Interesting aspects include multiterritory hemorrhagic infarctions, microinfarcts throughout the cortex and white matter, and prominent mixed inflammatory cell cuffing of intracerebral blood vessels distant from the infarcts.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.signsseries.com/", "date": "2017-02-25T21:06:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501171834.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104611-00639-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8584731221199036, "token_count": 228, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__148039640", "lang": "en", "text": "Earth explores the contrast between spiritual barrenness and God’s promise that He is doing a new thing for His creation.\nCreated to be rich in Scripture, story, and powerful imagery, Earth and its sequels—Wind and Wood, all filmed in Hawaii—will change forever the way viewers see earth’s elements and the God who created them.\nErwin uses the metaphor of wind to explore the ideas of breath, life, and God’s Holy Spirit, who is the source of all life.\nWood unpacks the idea of choices.\nA savings of over $30!\nAverage runtime: 10 minutes\nSubtitles: English, French, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish\nErwin Raphael McManus is an artist, filmmaker, author, storyteller, activist, and innovator.\nHe sees imagination as humanity's greatest resource.\nHe is the author of An Unstoppable Force, a Gold Medallion Award finalist; Chasing Daylight; Uprising: A Revolution of the Soul; The Barbarian Way; Stand Against the Wind; Soul Cravings; and Wide Awake.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://catalog.burmastudy.org/index.php?p=libinfo", "date": "2022-05-16T22:15:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662512249.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20220516204516-20220516234516-00453.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9293424487113953, "token_count": 697, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__283706221", "lang": "en", "text": "Chiang Mai Library Address\n16/8 Nimmanhaemin Road, Soi 13, Chiang Mai, Thailand\nMonday - Friday:\nOpen: 11:30 AM\nClose: 8:00 PM\nOpen: 11:30 AM\nClose: 6:00 PM\nThe Burma Study Center library in Chiang Mai is a non-profit library and information center operated completely through the efforts of volunteers and donations from supporters. The library offers books, research reports, news magazines, films, and other materials about Burma for the English-speaking community, as well as books in Burmese and ethnic languages for the Burmese population of Chiang Mai. We also offer free English classes and Information Technology training for all migrants from Burma. The library is also a place where people can meet and discuss ALL Burma-related issues openly and freely.\nThe Burma Study Center library in Chiang Mai welcomed our first members in January 2010. We continue to build-up our collection of books and media so as to become a useful resource for the community. To be able to borrow from our library collection, you must first become library member. Please visit the library in person to become a member.\nThe library is always seeking donations of books and other publications about Burma in English and Thai, as well as materials in Burmese, Shan, Karen, Kachin, and other ethnic languages. We also welcome monetary donations to help with library maintenance and the purchase of new resources. Donate here.\nTogether, we will be able to further the goal of using our privileges and resources to resist repression and support those struggling for freedom in Burma.\nFor more information on Burma Study Center, click here\nHow to view Burmese or Shan language data in our catalog\nFirstly, please ensure you have the appropriate fonts installed on your system. We work with Pyidaungsu.ttf for Burmese and Panglong for Shan. Secondly, you must set your browser to use one of these as its default according to the language desired.\nTechnical notes on catalog data\nThe Burma Study Center Chiang Mai library catalog began as a simple Author/Title/Category/Call Number table in Word document format. With the arrival of volunteer library expertise this data was imported unchanged via Excel into a custom-built FileMaker Pro database, and additional fields for mutiple Subjects, Publisher, Date, and ISBN data were added. A limited subject authority list was developed and utilised, based on LOC headings, although some original Category headings used remained, e.g \"Essays\", \"Fiction\", etc. The additional data was then retrospectively added for each title.\nThe limitations of the FileMaker-based catalog led to research, adoption and implementation of the Open-Source software SLIMS. Data was transferred via the CSV file import system to the new Senayan catalog. Inconsistencies are being gradually rectified to bring the catalog into line with international standards.\nNOTES on language\nAs we begin adding titles in Burmese, Shan and Thai to our catalog, we have faced many policy decisions. We have retained English language subject headings for all titles. Titles have been entered in their printed language. Authors have been entered in their printed language with Anglicised names appended in brackets to facilitate searches.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://rockfordsprings.org/bible-reading-year-1-week-1-day-1/", "date": "2024-04-15T19:02:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00873.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.943931519985199, "token_count": 882, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__78021258", "lang": "en", "text": "The Genealogy of Jesus Christ\n1 The book of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham.\n2 Abraham was the father of Isaac, and Isaac the father of Jacob, and Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3 and Judah the father of Perez and Zerah by Tamar, and Perez the father of Hezron, and Hezron the father of Ram,[a] 4 and Ram the father of Amminadab, and Amminadab the father of Nahshon, and Nahshon the father of Salmon, 5 and Salmon the father of Boaz by Rahab, and Boaz the father of Obed by Ruth, and Obed the father of Jesse, 6 and Jesse the father of David the king.\nAnd David was the father of Solomon by the wife of Uriah, 7 and Solomon the father of Rehoboam, and Rehoboam the father of Abijah, and Abijah the father of Asaph,[b] 8 and Asaph the father of Jehoshaphat, and Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah, 9 and Uzziah the father of Jotham, and Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah, 10 and Hezekiah the father of Manasseh, and Manasseh the father of Amos,[c] and Amos the father of Josiah, 11 and Josiah the father of Jechoniah and his brothers, at the time of the deportation to Babylon.\n12 And after the deportation to Babylon: Jechoniah was the father of Shealtiel,[d] and Shealtiel the father of Zerubbabel, 13 and Zerubbabel the father of Abiud, and Abiud the father of Eliakim, and Eliakim the father of Azor, 14 and Azor the father of Zadok, and Zadok the father of Achim, and Achim the father of Eliud, 15 and Eliud the father of Eleazar, and Eleazar the father of Matthan, and Matthan the father of Jacob, 16 and Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.\n17 So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.\n- Matthew 1:3 Greek Aram; also verse 4\n- Matthew 1:7 Asaph is probably an alternate spelling of Asa; some manuscripts Asa; also verse 8\n- Matthew 1:10 Amos is probably an alternate spelling of Amon; some manuscripts Amon; twice in this verse\n- Matthew 1:12 Greek Salathiel; twice in this verse\nThe Way of the Righteous and the Wicked\n1 Blessed is the man[a]\nwho walks not in the counsel of the wicked,\nnor stands in the way of sinners,\nnor sits in the seat of scoffers;\n2 but his delight is in the law[b] of the Lord,\nand on his law he meditates day and night.\n3 He is like a tree\nplanted by streams of water\nthat yields its fruit in its season,\nand its leaf does not wither.\nIn all that he does, he prospers.\n4 The wicked are not so,\nbut are like chaff that the wind drives away.\n5 Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment,\nnor sinners in the congregation of the righteous;\n6 for the Lord knows the way of the righteous,\nbut the way of the wicked will perish.\n- Psalm 1:1 The singular Hebrew word for man (ish) is used here to portray a representative example of a godly person; see Preface\n- Psalm 1:2 Or instruction\nEnglish Standard Version (ESV)\nThe Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://dartmouthigert.wordpress.com/2011/08/25/finding-the-arctic-in-new-york-city/", "date": "2017-04-25T00:50:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120001.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00356-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9672880172729492, "token_count": 723, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__162064047", "lang": "en", "text": "I got back from Greenland one week ago, yet I find myself caught in the transition between fieldwork mode and the “real world”. I am still shaking the impulse to pack a fleece, hat and rain gear when I head out the door for short errands on these indisputably beautiful summer days. I am struggling to convey to friends and family all the big and small things that made my 6 weeks in the tundra absolutely wonderful — like how thrilling it feels to dig and hit flat, smooth frozen soil, or how, when isolated without internet in the tundra, Courtney and I turned to Courtne-pedia and Juli-pedia as the most reliable (and entertaining, if not credible) sources of information.\nTo smooth the transition I seek out the things that bridge my summer of science and adventure with the world that has gone on without me. For this reason, I found myself at an exhibit of Ruth Gruber’s photographs at the International Center of Photography in my home town of New York City.\nGruber is a photojournalist who spent time in Alaska and the Soviet Arctic during the 1930’s and 1940’s. The exhibit had amazing documentation from her travels – pictures of Juneau, AK as a small frontier town on the precipice of the Alaskan wilderness and film footage of a native Alaskan cutting a child’s hair during a boat ride.\nThe most stunning photos were a series of color photos which are thought to be the earliest color images of Alaska, and were developed for the first time for this particular exhibit. The series is full of vibrant red and yellow tones that convey the conundrum of how much and how little has changed in the past 60 years. The single image that struck me most was one of a native woman reading an issue of Life magazine: her face and fur hood are lite up by the Arctic sun and a famous baseball player is poised on the magazine cover.\nLooking at the photo I could almost feel the Arctic air on my own cheeks; I felt the profound significance of the merging cultures that now define Alaska.\nIn addition to the enthralling content of her photographs, I could not help but be impressed by Gruber’s life story. In 1931, at the age of 20, she became the youngest person (male or female!) to earn a PhD. Shortly after, she became the first journalist (again, male or female!) to travel into the Soviet Arctic and later, with a letter of reference from the famous polar explorer Vilhjalmur Stefansson, was assigned by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior to report on the conditions of the remote Arctic frontier. On display in the ICP exhibit was video footage of an interview with Gruber from earlier this year. At 100 years old, she is engaging and provides animated reflections on her own career. She did not harp on her early scholarly success and did not even mention the innumerable challenges that she surely must have faced as an intelligent and ambitious young woman working in extreme conditions. Instead, she talked about how the Arctic forced her to reevaluate her native New Yorker instinct to speed through life and showed her how to exist in the present. She spoke about how her greatest moments came out of her dedication to the greater cause of human rights; photojournalism just happens to be her tool. I am inspired to learn Gruber’s story, to see the Arctic through her lens and, most of all, to hear her reflections on a lifetime of astounding success.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://navitascoach.com/2014/05/you-can-be-a-best-selling-author/", "date": "2024-04-23T18:17:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818732.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20240423162023-20240423192023-00868.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9261332154273987, "token_count": 255, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__131411551", "lang": "en", "text": "Heart-Centered Entrepreneur Series: Introduction to eBook Publishing\nwith Andy Grant\nCircles of Wisdom, Andover, Massachusetts\nRegister here: http://www.circlesofwisdom.com/Heart-Centered_Entrepreneur_Se_P6648C73.cfm\nDate: Wednesday, May 28\nTime: 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm\nThis course is for anyone who has thought about writing a book. With so many people now reading from electronic devices instead of actually purchasing books the world of eBooks is exploding. In addition, publishing your own eBook is so much easier than the often long and drawn-out process of publishing a traditional book.\nIn this class we’ll explore:\n- Why you should want to write an eBook\n- Differences between eBooks and traditional books\n- How to get world’s biggest store working for you\n- Formats, tools, & templates\n- And much more\nJoin me for this enlightening class as we learn more about the many advantages of eBook Publishing.\nThis is the first in a series of three monthly workshops specifically designed for the Entrepreneur. June will feature Websites & July will feature the use of Social Media.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://geekpack.com/mastering-productivity-5-key-productivity-books-for-women-on-the-rise/", "date": "2023-10-04T16:12:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511386.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004152134-20231004182134-00416.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9358901977539062, "token_count": 1518, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__265783026", "lang": "en", "text": "For those of us juggling multiple hats, finding time to read can be a truly difficult task.\nBut these five books can be game-changers when it comes to productivity (and therefore, give you more time)!\nTop tip: if you struggle with finding time to read, try audiobooks - I love listening to them when I’m in the car or exercising. Great way to multitask!\nThese books are written by amazing authors and offer great insights into overcoming distractions, mastering habits, reclaiming time and stepping up your productivity game.\nSo let’s dive right in!\nThis book is amazing if you’re easily distracted and have a hard time focusing. Eyal has a great system for understanding and overcoming distractions.\nIt operates on a simple yet powerful premise: the root cause of distractions is our desire to escape discomfort.\nAs Eyal puts it, “distraction is merely a mismanagement of internal triggers.” And these triggers can be anything from stress, anxiety, or even boredom.\nWhat I like the most about Eyal’s approach is that he doesn't advocate for eliminating discomfort altogether - let’s face it, this would be a lost battle. But he suggests a healthier way to deal with it.\nThis approach involves a four-step process:\nSo you can begin by identifying your internal triggers.\nWhat are the emotions or situations that typically lead you to become distracted?\nOnce you have a list, you can pick one trigger to focus on and develop a strategy for managing it more effectively.\nThis book takes you on a journey of discovering your purpose - the very foundation of your actions.\nAccording to Sinek, the most successful individuals and organizations are the ones that know WHY they do what they do.\nThis 'why' is the fuel that keeps the engine running, especially on challenging days when you feel like giving up.\nThe book popularized the concept of the Golden Circle: Why, How, and What.\nMany people and organizations know 'what' they do and 'how' they do it, but few understand 'why' they do what they do.\nMost organizations work from the outside in.\nThey focus on ‘what’ and ‘how’, but very often neglect ‘why’. On the other hand, the most innovative and successful people work with an ‘inside-out’ approach - the core of their business is their ‘why’ and this makes a big difference.\nHaving clarity on your 'why' can serve as a powerful motivation and direction for both your career and personal life.\nSo here’s my request for you - start by figuring out your 'why'. Why are you pursuing this career? Is it getting you closer to the life of your dreams?\nOnce you have your answer, make it visible in your workspace as a constant reminder.\nThis book is one of my favorites of all time! It talks about the compound effect of small habits in our lives.\nWe often underestimate the power of small, consistent actions because we expect success to happen quickly.\nGo big, or go home! - Isn’t that the saying we keep hearing? Well, that’s just NOT true.\nAs this book stated: “success is the product of daily habits, not a one-time transformative change.”\nJames Clear presents a four-step model for habit formation and gives practical advice on how to make good habits appealing and bad habits unattractive.\nCue, Craving, Response and Reward.\nAccording to Clear, the key to building good habits is to make the Cue obvious, the Craving attractive, the Response easy, and the Reward satisfying.\nOn the other hand, to break bad habits, you can make the Cue invisible, the Craving unattractive, the Response difficult, and the Reward unsatisfying.\nHis approach to building habits is grounded in science and real-life examples, making it a super interesting read for anyone seeking to start new habits or get rid of bad ones.\nTry implementing a small habit related to your productivity for the next week. This could be anything from writing a to-do list each morning or setting aside a specific time each day for focused work.\nThis is a really fascinating idea: create an 'alter ego' to overcome personal limitations.\nAccording to Herman, successful people, from athletes to entrepreneurs, have often used this concept—whether consciously or not—to overcome barriers and achieve their goals.\nThe book offers a step-by-step process to create your own alter ego, enabling you to step out of your comfort zone and tackle tasks you might find intimidating.\nThis might seem like an unusual approach, but Herman's compelling examples and science-backed explanations make a convincing case for the power of secret identities!\nThink of a task or area of your work that you find challenging - create an 'alter ego' that excels in this area and try to channel this persona when tackling the task.\nOf course, this may not be as simple as it sounds, but it’s a super interesting concept that’ll allow you to step out of your comfort zone and get things done!\nTHE book to read if you’re looking to reclaim your focus in an increasingly distracted world.\nAccording to Newport, deep work is the ability to focus without distraction on a cognitively demanding task.\nIn an era where it’s SO HARD to disconnect and where every notification draws our attention and scatters our focus, this skill becomes increasingly valuable.\nThe book offers practical advice on scheduling deep work, embracing boredom, and reducing distractions in our digital lives.\nIt gives a lot of examples and studies that emphasize the importance and benefits of deep work, making it a really interesting and engaging read.\nAnd you can start putting this into practice today! Choose a time slot in your day for deep work—no distractions allowed. Start with a small period, like 30 minutes, and gradually increase as you become more comfortable and get better at doing undistracted work.\nShort answer, the one that resonates with you the most at the moment.\nIt’s impossible to choose one book as the absolute best one for productivity as we are all different and work best in different ways.\nThese five books are all really good, well-written books that offer great insights into productivity, focus, and habit formation.\nYou don’t need to read them all at once of course, so just choose one that picks your interest the most and start there!\nReading is a great habit and I’m confident that all of them can add an incredible amount of value and get you the results you want.\nBy implementing the practical advice from these authors, you can take control of your time, increase your productivity, and move closer to your career and personal goals.\nRemember, it's not about drastic changes, but small, consistent actions that lead to big results. So pick up a book, start with one action step, and let your journey to productivity begin!\nI would love to hear your thoughts on any of them! Or if you’d add any other book to the list. Jump over to our FREE Facebook Community and let us know!\n148 Discovery Call Questions you can use to mix & match the perfect profitable call!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://illumin8chiro.com/downtown-chiropractor-albuquerque/national-hispanic-cultural-center/", "date": "2023-12-07T10:45:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100651.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207090036-20231207120036-00308.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.936597466468811, "token_count": 676, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__84115567", "lang": "en", "text": "The National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is a prominent cultural institution located in downtown Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and showcasing the diverse Hispanic and Latinx cultures, art, and history. Here’s some more information about the National Hispanic Cultural Center:\nHistory: The National Hispanic Cultural Center was established in 2000 as a state agency and cultural center. It serves as a gathering place for Hispanic and Latinx communities, providing a platform for the expression of their cultural heritage.\nCampus: The NHCC spans a 20-acre campus and consists of several buildings and outdoor spaces. The campus architecture draws inspiration from traditional Hispanic and Latinx design elements, creating a visually striking and culturally immersive environment.\nArt Exhibitions: The NHCC features multiple art galleries that showcase a wide range of Hispanic and Latinx artwork. These exhibitions include contemporary and traditional art forms, such as paintings, sculptures, installations, photography, and mixed media. The center aims to promote emerging artists as well as established ones.\nPerforming Arts: The NHCC hosts a vibrant performing arts program that celebrates the rich heritage of Hispanic and Latinx music, dance, and theater. The center’s theaters and performance spaces serve as venues for concerts, dance performances, theatrical productions, and other cultural events. Learn more about Albuquerque.\nEducation and Workshops: The NHCC offers educational programs, workshops, and classes that provide opportunities for the community to learn about Hispanic and Latinx culture, art, and history. These programs cater to people of all ages and include activities such as art classes, dance workshops, language courses, and cultural lectures.\nLibrary and Archives: The NHCC houses a specialized library and archives that focus on Hispanic and Latinx history, literature, art, and culture. It provides resources for research, study, and exploration of various topics related to Hispanic and Latinx communities.\nCinematic Arts: The NHCC features a state-of-the-art movie theater that screens a diverse range of Hispanic and Latinx films, including classic films, independent productions, documentaries, and contemporary releases. The theater also hosts film festivals and special screenings throughout the year.\nSpecial Events and Festivals: The NHCC hosts a variety of special events and festivals that showcase Hispanic and Latinx traditions and cultural celebrations. These events may include music and dance performances, food festivals, holiday celebrations, and community gatherings.\nOutreach and Community Engagement: The NHCC actively engages with the community through outreach programs, partnerships, and collaborations. It works with local schools, community organizations, and artists to promote Hispanic and Latinx culture and to create meaningful connections with diverse audiences.\nGift Shop and Café: The NHCC features a gift shop where visitors can purchase a wide range of cultural items, including books, artwork, crafts, jewelry, and music. The center also houses a café that offers traditional Hispanic and Latinx cuisine, providing a culinary experience that complements the cultural immersion.\nThe National Hispanic Cultural Center is a dynamic institution that celebrates and showcases the rich heritage, artistry, and diversity of Hispanic and Latinx cultures. Through its exhibitions, performances, educational programs, and community engagement, it serves as a vital resource for preserving and promoting the cultural traditions and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities in New Mexico and beyond.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://quadira.com/solutions/solutions-archive/", "date": "2024-04-20T14:13:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817650.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420122043-20240420152043-00488.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8413583636283875, "token_count": 374, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__67862464", "lang": "en", "text": "The Advanced-Forms® archive enables you to archive all documents that have been processed by Advanced-Forms® in an effective and easy way according to your requirements. The Advanced-Forms® Archive can be used for documents from several applications. You can use Advanced-Forms® to create your documents from your ERP application and automatically archive them with the required metadata in the Advanced-Forms® Archive.\nIf you are using MS Dynamics Business Central or Supply Chain Management, you can even open these documents from the Advanced-Forms® Archive directly to the customer card in your ERP application. This makes retrieval of these documents much easier. And in case you need to do a re-print of an invoice in your ERP application, Advanced-Forms® will automatically check if the document is already there in the Archive. If that’s the case, Advanced-Forms® will pick up that document from the Advanced-Forms® archive and do the re-print.\n- Easily find documents in web portal\n- Integration on customer card available\n- Archive with metadata\n- Retention options\n- Roles and rights structure\nAbout the solution\nThe Advanced-Forms® archive runs on the Advanced-Forms® portal, so that end users can easily use the archive and find documents via their normal web browser. The Advanced-Forms® archive can be set up flexibly and with the correct authorizations according to the desired search criteria. The metadata is filled in via Advanced-Forms® (all data available on the document can also be used as metadata). Metadata is the data on which you can later search for the document. An example is the invoice number or customer number, etc.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.dorothyscloset.com/events/index.php?option=com_rsevents&view=events&layout=show&cid=1878:lgbtq-summer-reads-and-tea-swap&Itemid=83", "date": "2013-12-07T10:55:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163054000/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131734-00072-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8807951211929321, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__198728732", "lang": "en", "text": "LGBTQ Summer Reads and Tea Swap\nThe event will start on: Thursday Jun 28, 2012, 06:00 pm\nAt Brockville Public Library\n21 Buell Street\nPosted by: dorothysbff\nJoin PFLAG Canada Brockville Thursday, June 28th 2012 at 6pm at the Brockville Public Library for an informal session highlighting the LGBTQ books and resources at the Brockville Public Library.\nParticipants are encouraged to bring with them any all-ages LGBTQ books or resources that they would like to share or swap as well as their favourite tea.\nNew members are welcome.\nFor more info contact: 613-640-CARE (2273) or firstname.lastname@example.org or email@example.com", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://mastersofdivinity.org/", "date": "2017-02-19T19:00:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-09/segments/1487501170249.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20170219104610-00070-ip-10-171-10-108.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9405511021614075, "token_count": 807, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-09__0__58282730", "lang": "en", "text": "God is everywhere, pills and now, He can be in your phone thanks to Android Apps for Bible Study. Here are 6 of the best apps to help you get closer to the divine. Why only 6? Well, on the 7th App, He rested.\n- Touch Bible NET: A modern English Bible in your phone with over sixty-thousand study notes, this Bible will make it easy to study on the bus, at home, or at church. It even has a bookmark feature so you don’t lose your place.\n- Selections from the Cherubinic: Writings from teachers of Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Jewish, Islamic and Native American traditions have been selected and translated by spiritual leaders to uplift and educate religious scholars.\n- What the Bible Says About…: The Bible won’t be found in the Humor section of the book store, but it does have some funny advice on many everyday topics. This app has collected some of the most interesting verses.\n- 101 Bible Contradictions: The Bible can create almost as many questions as answers. To be truly well-read in the Bible, you should know where people perceive contradictions, and then maybe you can help explain them.\n- Great Doctrines of the Bible: These lectures on the Great Doctrines of the Bible were put to print in 1912 by William Evans, an American Bible teacher. He outlines the ten great doctrines of the Bible: God, Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit, Man, Savlation, The Church, Scriptures, Angels, Satan, and The Last Things.\n- Bible Verses: At each touch of the screen, you’ll have a new Bible verse to inspire you. Like a word-a-day calendar, this app will help you learn and absorb Biblical information bit by bit, verse by verse.\nExplore your faith by using these terrific apps today!\nReligion is one of the more interesting fields of study to be in. With the vast amount of religions that exist around the world, being able to study them all can be quite a challenge. Additionally, studying religions can get quite expensive as education costs continue to rise. However, if you seize the opportunities given to you by the internet, and specifically the proliferation of open courseware, you can learn about religion - for free. This is a simple how-to guide for studying religion, online, without having to pay a dime.\nFirst, you need to search for great free open courseware programs. MIT is a great place to start because they have the largest open courseware library currently available. In fact, one course offered through MIT is called Politics and Religion In this course you can study how religion and politics are intertwined today, and throughout history. This course offers a fascinating view into world religions.\nIn order to learn more about every world religion, you should go to Google. Any search for \"religion\" and \"open courseware\" should yield at least a few usable results. You can also take advantage of another huge open courseware project in the United Kingdom's Open University. Specifically, the Open University offers a course entitled, Religion today: tradition, modernity and change. This course has a curriculum that touches on a variety of religions around the world, and how changes in society today have affected religion.\nAnother way you can study religion online is by perusing some of the massive databases that exist. For example, religion-online.org has an extensive database that covers many facets of religion including communication, religious societies, cultural studies, pastoral care, counseling, and more. Another database that is excellent for the study of world religions is the World Religion Database.\nSo there you have some ways you can study World Religions for free, with open courseware. The internet is a powerful tool the important thing you have to know is how to use it correctly. With a little searching, you can drastically increase your knowledge without hurting your bank account.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.godfromatoz.com/news--reviews-blog/record-release-reading-and-the-enchanted-garden", "date": "2022-05-19T11:52:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662527626.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20220519105247-20220519135247-00406.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9789519309997559, "token_count": 166, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__313189916", "lang": "en", "text": "Sunday, April 30, 2017\nJennifer McMullen and I celebrated the release of God from A to Z record album Sunday evening with family and friends at Jennifer's home. We had a great time visiting, eating, listening to music, and sharing in the joy of making a record to complement and reinforce the message of the book by the same title. Thanks to everyone who encouraged, rejoiced and celebrated with us.\nWhat's better than finding a good book in the library? Reading one...\nTuesday, May 2, 2017\nI had the opportunity to share and read my book to students at the First Baptist Church School in Shreveport this Tuesday morning. They were a wonderful audience, and we had a good time reading and learning more about God together.\nReading at First Baptist Church School!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://tacoma.ciswa.org/services/ready-set-read-tacoma/", "date": "2017-03-28T11:56:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-13/segments/1490218189734.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20170322212949-00398-ip-10-233-31-227.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9508336782455444, "token_count": 251, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-13__0__146187101", "lang": "en", "text": "Ready, Set, Read—Tacoma! (RSR-T) is an engaging preschool literacy and kindergarten-readiness program that aims to help children prepare for the transition into a school setting. By the time children enter kindergarten, they are expected to know the individual sounds that letters make, recite the alphabet, finish a rhyming sentence, and many other skills. Each of the 75 books in the RSR-T book set focuses on at least one of the kindergarten expectations. In addition, they help establish story time and reading as a part of an ongoing routine, both in and out of the classroom.\nBy attending weekly RSR-T story times with their children, parents are able to see story times modeled by certified librarians. A wealth of information and resources, these teacher-librarians can help parents support their young learners by teaching reading strategies that parents can use at home. Additionally, each RSR-T book contains reading tips, tailored reading activities, and suggestions for similar books (available at our local public schools and libraries). Establishing partnerships between schools, families, and communities, RSR-T surrounds our students with a network of caring individuals, ensuring that they start school prepared and ready to learn.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.elisabethjaquette.com/", "date": "2021-04-10T18:14:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618038057476.6/warc/CC-MAIN-20210410181215-20210410211215-00194.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9340103268623352, "token_count": 294, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__105182666", "lang": "en", "text": "Photo credit: Tonatiuh Ambrosetti\n**Currently longlisted for the 2021 Booker International Prize\nElisabeth Jaquette is a translator from Arabic and Executive Director of the American Literary Translators Association (ALTA).\nHer work has been shortlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature, Warwick Prize for Women in Translation and TA First Translation Prize, longlisted for the Best Translated Book Award, and supported by the Jan Michalski Foundation, PEN/Heim Translation Fund, and several English PEN Translates Awards.\nHer latest translations are Minor Detail by Adania Shibli (Fitzcarraldo/New Directions) and The Frightened Ones by Dima Wannous (Harvill Secker/Knopf). Other book-length translations include The Queue by Basma Abdel Aziz (Melville House), Thirteen Months of Sunrise by Rania Mamoun (Comma Press), and The Apartment in Bab el-Louk by Donia Maher (Darf Publishers).\nElisabeth has taught translation at Bread Loaf Translators' Conference, among other places, and was a judge for the 2019 National Book Award in Translated Literature.\nShe has a MA from Columbia University, a BA from Swarthmore College, and was a CASA Fellow at the American University in Cairo. She is also a member of the translators' collective Cedilla & Co.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.lmfm.ie/news/news-extra/meath-authors-win-an-post-irish-book-award-for-2022/", "date": "2023-12-07T17:11:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100677.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231207153748-20231207183748-00705.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9459303617477417, "token_count": 593, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__25695849", "lang": "en", "text": "Richie Sadlier, Sally Hayden, John Boyne, Kellie Harrington, John Creedon and Marian Keyes are also among the winners at this year’s awards.\nMeath based authors Gina and Karol Daly won the An Post Irish Book Award for The Daly Dish: Bold Food Made Good.\nRichie Sadlier, Sally Hayden, John Boyne, Kellie Harrington, John Creedon and Marian Keyes are among the winning authors at this year’s An Post Irish Book Awards, held in the Convention Centre Dublin. Charlie Bird claimed victory with his biography Time and Tide, while the Eason Novel of the Year Award was won by Louise Kennedy.\nFirst awarded in 2006, the An Post Irish Book Awards celebrate and promote Irish writing to the widest range of readers possible. Each year it brings together a vast community passionate about books – readers, authors, booksellers, publishers and librarians – to recognise the very best of Irish writing talent and 2022 is no different.\nThe An Post Irish Book Awards also presented Anne Enright with the ‘Bob Hughes Lifetime Achievement Award’. The writer has occupied a central position in the cultural life of Ireland for over three decades, with her literary career spanning seven novels, three short story collections, a memoir of motherhood and the 2007 Booker Prize for her fourth novel, The Gathering. The author was also named the inaugural Laureate for Irish Fiction between 2015 – 2018.\nAs the 2022 Lifetime Achievement honouree, Anne Enright joins a host of other distinguished recipients such as Sebastian Barry, Colm Toibín, Thomas Kinsella, Eavan Boland, John Montague, JP Donleavy, Paul Durcan, John Banville, Maeve Binchy, John McGahern, Edna O’Brien, William Trevor, Séamus Heaney and Jennifer Johnston.\nBrenden Corbett, Chairperson of the An Post Irish Book Awards, says:\n“Our industry has worked so hard to grow the awards from something quite small into the behemoth it has become today and we are immensely proud of what we’ve achieved through a broad coalition of readers, writers, publishers, sponsors, booksellers and librarians.\nSome wonderful books have been published this year, many by established literary stars, but also by an astonishing number of talented newcomers who seem to spring fully-formed on to the Irish literary scene every year. We are delighted to congratulate the winners with their An Post Irish Book Awards.”\nDavid McRedmond, CEO of An Post, says:\n“Books represent the best of us as a nation. An Post is very proud to be associated with the Irish Book Awards. It’s wonderful to celebrate such great writers, illustrators, poets and bookshops from across the island. I congratulate the winners and all those who were shortlisted.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.albanianart.net/costumes/index.htm", "date": "2023-02-03T01:03:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500041.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202232251-20230203022251-00352.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9631856679916382, "token_count": 369, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__200831752", "lang": "en", "text": "in Early Postcards\nThe wealth and variety of Albanian folk costumes was first captured in\nphotographs in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Albania’s\ntraditional isolation from the rest of Europe gave rise to much originality in\ndress and early foreign travellers were quite captivated by what they saw. In\nthe harsh northern mountains of the country, each tribe, indeed each valley and\nsettlement, had its own distinctive dress that was easily recognizable by the\nwhole population. Costumes revealed not only tribal and religious affiliation,\nbut for women in many cases also marital status. These traditional costumes\nwere in general use well into the 1930s, and in some regions of the country until\nafter the Second World War. Even in the first decades of the twenty-first\ncentury, it is no rarity to see traditional costumes worn by Albanian women\ndaily, or at least on market day, in particular in the northern regions of\nShkodra, Malësia e Madhe, Lezha and Mirdita and in some more isolated parts\nof southern Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro and Macedonia. However,\nglobalization is swiftly taking its toll.\nIn the first three decades of the twentieth century, the photographs made of\nfolk costumes were turned into postcards and put on sale, as in other countries.\nThe present collection of these early postcards was kindly made available from\nthe archives of the Centre for Albanian Studies in London. It should be noted\nthat southern Albanian costumes are underrepresented in this collection, not\nbecause they are any less spectacular, but simply because the earliest\nphotographers and the earliest costume postcards happened to be from the\nnorth of the country.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.aiohealing.com/shop/books/product/pdf-te-tohuna-kura-waka", "date": "2022-06-30T10:54:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103671290.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630092604-20220630122604-00103.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9216634631156921, "token_count": 270, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__192708266", "lang": "en", "text": "Format: Downloadable PDF\nNote: This is a PDF document. You are purchasing one license. If you need multiple copies for a class or seminar please Contact Us.\nPrice: $19.95 NZD\nBook by Charlotte Mildon\nIn the Maori culture, the spiritual wisdom keepers have had to remain secretive for many generations, due to government legislation and the oppression of religion. Now, in this fascinating short book, Charlotte Mildon explores the prophecy of the divine feminine, sharing some of the experiential learning that has enabled her to access the source of Maori healing.\nDr Arikirangi Turuki Rangimarie Rose Pere, Te Tohuna Kura Waka, is one of the most influential and well-respected leaders in Maori culture. She is an internationally acclaimed educator and priestess of the highest order, who unfolds the spiritual powers of being one with the tangible and intangible phenomena in the universe.\nDr Pere shares how it is the responsibility of the Tohuna to sow the seeds of wisdom so that people may remember who they really are, as a spirit first having a physical experience on earth. As a Tohuna Kura Waka, Dr Pere plays a vital role in the return of the divine feminine with a focus on the transmission of ancient knowledge to future generations.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://aprohely.hu/elado-hasznalt-sporteszkoezoek/macmillan-ernest-2.html", "date": "2022-01-28T03:01:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320305341.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20220128013529-20220128043529-00096.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9721927046775818, "token_count": 515, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__1241881", "lang": "en", "text": "Sir Ernest Alexander Campbell Macmillan (English Ernest Alexander Campbell McMillan, August 18, 1893, Etobicoke – May 6, 1973, Toronto) – Canadian conductor, composer, pianist, teacher and functionary of musical organizations. Long-term director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Toronto Choir. Mendelssohn. Companion of the Order of Canada (1970).BiographyBy the age of ten, Ernest Macmillan began to compose songs and give public organ concerts. As a teenager, he attended music courses at the University of Edinburgh and received an organist degree and a first degree in music. At the age of 15, he already got a job as organist in one of the in Toronto.In 1914, at the beginning of World War I, Macmillan ended up in Germany and spent four years in an internment camp as a subject of a hostile power. In the camp, he organized performances and concerts, and after returning to Canada in the early 1920s, he again became organist and choirmaster. He also wrote notes for magazines, gave music lessons, and continued to compose. Most of his own works were written during these years.In 1926, Macmillan became the head of the Toronto Conservatory of Music. He will hold this post until 1942. From 1927 to 1952 he was also Dean of the Department of Music at the University of Toronto. At the same time, he takes an active part in organizing concerts and music (including folklore) festivals throughout the country. In 1931 he became Music Director and Conductor of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and remained in this position until 1956. During the last 14 years of this period, he concurrently leads the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir. He organized the first commercial recordings of both bands. As a conductor, he specialized in the performance of Bach and Canadian composers.Recognition of meritIn 1935, Ernest Macmillan was knighted. In 1964 he was awarded the Medal of the Arts Council of Canada, and in 1970 he became a Companion of the Order of Canada. In 1973, posthumously, Macmillan was awarded the Canadian Council of Music Medal. He is also a of the Richard Strauss Medal (from the German Authors’ Society GEMA) and from eight universities.A theater in Toronto and a chain of fine arts clubs in Vancouver are named after Ernest McMillan. The Sir Ernest MacMillan Memorial Fund, founded by his family in 1985, is dedicated to helping gifted young musicians.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://help.herecomesthebus.com/en/support/solutions/articles/22000236933-finding-help", "date": "2023-12-01T06:44:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100276.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201053039-20231201083039-00264.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9227715134620667, "token_count": 347, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__226122253", "lang": "en", "text": "If you've just happened upon this Help article and would like to see how to quickly find the Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) Knowledge Base (KB) again using the app, plus how to find help with the topic you need, you can follow these steps:\n- Log in to HCTB. (See Logging In to Here Comes the Bus for details, if needed.)\nThe Here Comes the Bus Home screen will appear.\n- Tap Help at the bottom right of the screen.\nThe Help screen will appear.\n- Tap Contact Support.\nThe HCTB Knowledge Base, chock-full of useful articles such as this one, will appear.\n- Type the topic you are looking for in the Search field at the top, keeping it to as few words as possible (one keyword, preferably, such as \"track\").\nNote: You could also scroll down and look through the available articles. Usually, though, you'll get better results if you use the Search feature.\nMatching articles will appear as you type.\n- If the topic you need appears, tap it to read the article.\nNote: The article folders named beginning with \"App -\" and \"Website -\" are specific to using HCTB in the app and on the website, respectively. Keep that in mind when you select the article you need.\n- If you need more search results, tap in the Search bar.\nAssociated articles will appear in a list.\n- Scroll down to see all the results and select the article you need.\nNote: To see how the KB articles are organized, go to What Help Is Available in the Here Comes the Bus Knowledge Base?.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://vtcal.org/programs/", "date": "2023-06-05T16:13:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652149.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605153700-20230605183700-00647.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8925209641456604, "token_count": 1249, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__205538524", "lang": "en", "text": "2019 VCAL/VLA Workshop: ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education\nNovember 8, 2019\nVermont Technical College\nRandolph Center, VT\nPlease consider joining us for a fun day of learning and networking.\nView the agenda for the day. Check out the schedule and registration site for more information.\nRegistration is open through October 31, 2019, at the following URL:\nBuy your tickets soon as this is a limited space event!\nPlease contact the co-chairs with any questions!\nChenfang Yang (email@example.com)\nChristie Silkotch (firstname.lastname@example.org)\nSave the Date: Framework Workshop\nEngaging with the ACRL Framework:\nA Catalyst for Exploring and Expanding Our Teaching Practices\nFriday, November 8th, 2019\nVermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) andVLA College & Special Libraries SectionJudd Hall at Vermont Technical CollegeRandolph Center, VT\nThis fall, the VLA College & Special Libraries Section, in collaboration with the Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries, is excited to present an all-day intensive workshop about the ACRL Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education. This workshop supports librarians in engaging more deeply with the Framework and exploring ways that it can enrich your individual teaching practices, as well as your local instruction programs and institutions.\nParticipants will explore concepts and pedagogical approaches outlined in the Framework and the significance to their own instructional work. Attendees will apply their learning and reflection to create instruction plans for their own local contexts and consider possibilities for growing teaching partnerships.\nThis workshop will be led by two expert presenters:\n- Brittney Johnson, Digital Literacy Program Coordinator, Texas State University\n- Lindsay Matts-Benson, Instructional Designer, University of Minnesota\nMore information about workshop curriculum, presenters, and a sample schedule can be found at: http://www.ala.org/acrl/conferences/roadshows/frameworkroadshow\nRegistration will open in September. Watch for another email to register soon!\nPlease note that this workshop is in lieu of our traditional annual fall program, which will resume in 2020. We hope you can take advantage of this incredible professional development opportunity so close to home!\nVCAL OER Summit\nApril 25th 2019 9:30-2:30 PM\nVermont Technical College, Judd Hall, Randolph Center, VT\nAlmost all VCAL libraries were represented at the conference and everyone was excited about the conversations around OER. The featured speakers Marilyn Billings and Robin DeRosa generated alot of energy and interest. Their slide presentations are shared below.\nOpen Education: The Why, What, and How for Librarians- Marilyn Billings\nMarilyn Billings is the Scholarly Communication & Special Initiatives Librarian at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her most recent activity has focused on her work as a campus leader and national speaker on the topic of alternatives to high cost textbooks, the use of open educational resources, and coordinator of the Open Education Initiative (OEI) launched at UMass Amherst in spring 2011.\nOpen Pedagogy, Social Justice, and the Practical Path to Commons-Oriented Learning- Robin De Rosa\nRobin DeRosa is a professor at Plymouth State University, part of the University System of New Hampshire, where she directs the Interdisciplinary Studies program. She is also an editor for Hybrid Pedagogy, an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that combines the strands of critical pedagogy and digital pedagogy to arrive at the best social and civil uses for technology and new media in education. Robin represents a faculty perspective in implementing OER.The slides from Robin’s presentation.Raw slides in Google for remixing.\nVCAL Opposes Federal Budget Proposal\nLike others in the library community, the Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) is dismayed at the draconian budgetary cuts proposed in President Trump’s FY2018 budget. The specific proposals to eliminate funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) would have a devastating effect on small communities in a rural state such as Vermont, communities that rely heavily on federal support to keep the doors of their libraries open to the public.\nRead here for the remainder of our statement: VCAL Opposes Federal Budget Proposal\nOctober is National Information Literacy Awareness Month\nOctober is National Information Literacy Awareness Month. The attached statement details the centrality of information literacy to lifelong learning and responsible citizenship. The Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries, Vermont School Library Association, and the Vermont Library Association believe this important topic deserves the attention of all Vermonters.\nWe appreciate your time and attention in reading our statement, which is a starting point in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of information literacy to Vermonters’ success in school, the workplace, and society.\nInformation Literacy Initiative\nThe Vermont Consortium of Academic Libraries (VCAL) and the Vermont School Librarians Association (VSLA) have joined forces to promote information literacy as an essential skill for all Vermonters, with a special focus on high school and college students and academic success.\nA joint working group (Jane Kearns, Eileen Gatti, Nancy Fawley (VCAL); Sharon Hayes, Susan Monmaney, (VSLA); and Margaret Woodruff (VLA)) has been charged with the following as a first step in this effort: “The Information Literacy Working Group will circulate a letter focused on the benefits of an informationally literate student body to Vermont school committees in time for National Information Literacy Month in October 2016.”\nGet new content delivered directly to your inbox.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://jeed.pubpub.org/call-for-papers", "date": "2023-12-06T01:22:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100575.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206000253-20231206030253-00565.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8913935422897339, "token_count": 208, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__114145540", "lang": "en", "text": "The Journal of Ecological Engineering Design (JEED) is the open access journal of the American Ecological Engineering Society, published in partnership with the University of Vermont Libraries. JEED invites communications, original research papers, research case studies, INSIGHT papers, and design portfolios aligned with AEES Tampa 2023 annual conference topics:\nRestoration of coastal and aquatic ecosystems\nNatural treatment and remediation\nWetland design, restoration and creation\nWe also welcome INSIGHT papers on ecological engineering design education, as well as justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of our field.\nPapers should be rooted in the fundamentals of ecological engineering—the design of sustainable ecosystems that integrate human society with its natural environment for the benefit of both. Papers can cover topics related to ecosystem science, ecosystem engineering, and systems analysis, and should focus on informing ecological design. The design process is defined broadly and includes topics related to planning, technology, implementation, assessment, and communication. For full submission information, visit the Submissions page.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.jasnageorgia.org/2016-meeting-information/", "date": "2018-01-18T15:31:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084887423.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20180118151122-20180118171122-00125.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8807072639465332, "token_count": 398, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__216810862", "lang": "en", "text": "Happy New Year Janeites!\nAs you all know, Emma celebrated its 200th anniversary of publication on December 23, 2015, and JASNA’s theme for this year is “Emma at 200: ‘No One But Herself.’”\nWe will start discussing Emma at our January meeting to be held at the Toco Hills Library on January 23, at 2pm.\nHere is the 2016 reading and meeting schedule using the page numbers for the Anchor annotated edition:\nJanuary 23, 2016: Introductory presentation/discussion of Emma, Read the Introduction to the Annotated Emma (let me know if you need a copy of the Introduction) and Chapter 1 of Emma, Pages 2-20 of the annotated edition.\nFebruary 20, 2016: Read pages 20- 235, Vol. 1 Chapter II through Chapter XV (Mr. Elton’s proposal to Emma).\nMarch 19, 2016: Read pages 235 – 463, Vol. 1 Chapter XVI through Vol. 2, Chapter XII (Frank Churchill departs after the ball)\nApril 16, 2016: Read pages 463 – 670, Vol. 2, Chapter XIII through Vol 3, Chapter VII (The aftermath of the Box Hill Picnic)\nMay 21, 2016: Read pages 670 – 865, Vol. 3 Chapter VIII through Chapter XIX, complete Emma\nJune: Date/location TBD: Box Hill Picnic and Concluding Emma thoughts\nThe Toco Hills Library is located at 1282 McConnell Dr, Decatur, GA 30033\nI expect the February, March, April, and May meetings will also be at the Toco Hills Library. However, please look for the email updates, Facebook updates, and website updates for confirmation of the meeting locations. If you are not receiving email updates, please send me an email at ee @ jasnaatlanta.org to be added to the mailing list.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.chestnutstreetsingers.org/concerts/recent-concerts/", "date": "2018-11-18T09:47:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039744348.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20181118093845-20181118115845-00553.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.943651556968689, "token_count": 2498, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__65983448", "lang": "en", "text": "Search for Home, November 12&13, 2016\nSearch for Home: On Movement and Migration\nNovember 12&13, 2016\nMichael Blaakman, Sonja Bontrager, Conrad Erb, Amy Hochstetler, Nicandro Iannicci, Michael Johnson, Elissa Kranzler, Kurt Marsden, Cortlandt Matthews, Brian Middleton, Hank Miller, John Piccolini, Rebekah Reddi, Jordan Rock, Lizzy Schwartz, Melinda Steffy, Emily Sung, Caroline Winschel, Michele Zuckman\nDavid Ludwig, The New Colossus\narr. Moira Smiley, Wayfaring Stranger\nTomas Luis de Victoria, Super Flumina Babylonis\nHeinrich Isaac, Innsbruch, ich muss dich lassen\nStacy Garrop, Give Me Hunger\nDale Trumbore, Where Go the Boats?\nChristopher Marshall, This Big Moroccan Sea\ntrad. Bambuti chant, Ama ibu o iye\nAbbie Betinis, Suffer no Grief from From Behind the Caravan: Songs of Hâfez\nJohannes Brahms, Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein\nYsaye Barnwell, We Are\nStephen Paulus, The Road Home\narr. Hall Johnson, Great Camp Meeting\nJocelyn Hagen, Now Our Meeting’s Over\nNotes on the Program\nWe know that ours is a nation of immigrants; most of us here today descended from ancestors born on other shores. And yet the story of immigrants is not history. It is a living story being experienced by people all over the world at this moment. Our current political discourse might have us believe that immigrants, refugees, and America’s potential response to them is a tale of extremes: either an open welcome or a wall. The truth is not so black and white. Immigrants’ stories are varied and nuanced, but the thread common throughout is one of upheaval: there is uncertainty, pain, and loss, yes, but in these narratives there is also discovery, yearning, and opportunity. The stories in this program represent a range of journeys, from desperate to intentional, from community-wide to introspective. Whether or not we have experienced the physical act of leaving our homeland behind, it is clear that longing for “home,” whether or not home is a physical place, is a universal feeling. Today we journey together, seekers and refugees all.\nWe begin with local composer David Ludwig’s setting of Emma Lazarus’ sonnet “The New Colossus.” Lazarus donated the poem to a fundraiser for the Statue of Liberty, and it was inscribed on a plaque at the statue’s base in her memory in 1903. Her words have become the voice of the Statue of Liberty as she welcomes ships full of “huddled masses” to New York. Ludwig’s simple yet evocative setting, moving from unison to lush harmony, lets the poem speak for itself.\nBelieved to have roots in Appalachian folk tradition, “Wayfaring Stranger” has been adopted by the American folk, country, and gospel music communities, and it also appears in some hymnals. Like many spirituals, its message of traveling through toil to reach a better––be it a spiritual journey to the afterlife or a physical journey to a new home––gives hope to those experiencing hardship. Contemporary composer Moira Smiley’s arrangement incorporates call and response and syncopation, elements common in spirituals, and, like many of her arrangements, a driving beat provided by body percussion.\nSpanish Renaissance composer Tomas Luis de Victoria’s “Super flumina Babylonis” sets the Latin text of the beginning of Psalm 137. The enslaved Israelites mourn their exile from Jerusalem and the cruelty of their captors: ordered to sing and dance along the way, they abandon their instruments, lamenting, “How can we sing the Lord’s song in a strange land?”\n“Innsbruck, ich muss dich lassen,” a slightly early composition by Heinrich Isaac, is, by contrast, a secular tale of a traveler who leaves willingly but is nonetheless forlorn. Isaac himself traveled a great deal in his lifetime, from his home in Flanders to Germany, Austria, and Italy.\nPoet Carl Sandburg is known for his rough, edgy portrayals of American industrialization and urban life. In At a Window, whose text Stacy Garrop set for her piece “Give Me Hunger,” he shows a rare softer side. He begins furiously, imploring the gods to give him their worst––“hunger, pain and want”––and, in a reference to Emma Lazarus’ welcoming “golden door,” challenging the gods to shut him out from “your doors of gold and fame.” But when his fury is spent, he pleads, “Leave me a little love.” Garrop mirrors the two contrasting halves of the poem with the two sections of the piece: the first is angsty, with a driving but unsettling rhythm and harsh sonorities, while the second wraps us in warm, lush harmonies that reflect the love for which we all yearn.\nWith Robert Louis Stevenson’s poem “Where Go the Boats?”, Los Angeles–based composer Dale Trumbore explores the deeper currents of a seemingly simple text for children. She writes, “I was struck by the fact that the narrator copes with the lost boats in the same way an adult must cope with lost love. Though the lost objects are gone forever, they will nonetheless be loved again in the future. This setting reflects a bit of that bittersweetness, that heartache.”\nChristopher Marshall shows us a much darker look at the power of water in “This Big Moroccan Sea.” In 2006, a small, battered yacht washed ashore in Barbados that would be come to be known as the “death boat.” On board, authorities found the mummified bodies of 11 young men later determined to have left the coast of Cape Verde bound for the Canary Islands. Originally a group of 50 African migrants in search of a better life in Europe, they were abandoned by their paid guide when the yacht’s engine failed and left without food, water, or fuel to drift for months across the Atlantic. One victim, later determined to be Diao Souncar Diémé of Senegal, was found with a note penned before his death. In Marshall’s setting, Diémé’s heart-wrenching farewell is sung by the tenor soloist, while the choir echoes and surrounds him. When the soloist fades away, only the choir remains, evoking the overwhelming and unforgiving sea and sky.\nWe return for the second half of the program with “Ama ibu o iye,” a chant from the Bambuti people, an indigenous pygmy community in the rainforest in the Congo region of Central Africa. Imitating the sounds of the rainforest—a sacred place for the Bambuti—the chant calls the community together and is repeated until a sense of community has been achieved. As with many chant traditions, we learned this chant aurally: ensemble member Melinda Steffy taught it to us; she learned it years ago in a workshop with composer Ysaye Maria Barnwell, who had presumably learned it from someone else, and so on until the first transmission from the Bambuti community. This chant feels, perhaps, the most distant from our own context of any of the music on today’s program, and we acknowledge we know little about Bambuti culture or their singing traditions. Like the game of “telephone,” or the ongoing shifting of cultures across generations and geographies, we assume that information has been lost along the way—that meaning and style and context have changed as the chant has passed from one “generation” to the next, from one continent to another. It is our hope that by attempting to create our own community together as we sing, we honor the spirit of the chant and the Bambuti people.\nSimilarly, in setting the lyric poetry of 14th-century Persian poet Hâfez, Abbie Betinis admits, “The music is my own, and not authentically Persian. It is my interpretation of an assortment of influences, including my study of Persian speech, scales and modes.” Even if not authentically Persian, From Behind the Caravan honors the intonation of the language and the musical sensibilities inherent in the beautiful poetry. In the second movement, “Suffer no Grief,” which we excerpt today, Betinis highlights Hâfez’s longing for an end to suffering. Even amidst grief and displacement, we are assured that “there is no road that has no end.”\nPaul Eber’s text “Wenn wir in höchsten Nöten sein” is a prayer for help from God to lead us through our darkest hour. This heartfelt plea is not unlike the prayers heard in African-American spirituals. Johannes Brahms composed his setting of the text late in his life. The first chord is a simple G major, but from the next beat, the harmonies progress in complex, unexpected ways, giving a simple prayer an earnest urgency.\nThe similarities that bind us all, from Europe to Africa to the Appalachian mountains, are the focus of “We Are,” an iconic composition by educator, composer, and longtime member of Sweet Honey in the Rock, Ysaye Maria Barnwell. Especially in our current political climate, refugees and immigrants are so often painted as foreign, alien “others.” But the human longing for love and for home unite us in spite of any differences that appear to divide us, as so many pieces on today’s program demonstrate, and Barnwell’s piece culminates by reminding us: we are one.\nProlific American composer Stephen Paulus is renowned for simple yet moving hymn-like pieces, and “The Road Home” is no exception. The tune is taken from a song called “The Lone Wild Bird” from The Southern Harmony Songbook, published in 1835. Paulus’ friend and frequent collaborator, poet Michael Dennis Browne, was between visits to his native England to see his ailing sister when he wrote the text for the piece. The universal theme of searching for home pairs perfectly with the pentatonic melody. Paulus wrote of the piece, “The most powerful and beautiful message is often a simple one.”\nHall Johnson was born in Athens, Georgia, and grew up hearing spirituals sung by his mother and grandmother, both of whom had been slaves. Johnson went on to have an incredibly accomplished musical career and became one of a group of composers and arrangers who helped to elevate the spiritual to a respected art form in itself. His Hall Johnson Choir, whose arrangement of “Great Camp Meeting” we sing, traveled the world and appeared on movie soundtracks throughout the 1930s and 40s.\nWe conclude with American composer Jocelyn Hagen’s arrangement of a traditional folk song, “Now Our Meeting’s Over.” Like so many of the pieces on our program today, the message of the text is simple, yet universal, and can be interpreted either secularly or spiritually. We will meet our lost loved ones “on that shore”: we may be yearning to reunite with them in a promised land that is a new home across the sea or in the afterlife. Listen as the melody moves and is highlighted by each voice part in turn, reiterating that the search for home and for love is one that unites us all.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://personal-power-boost-with-roksana-hussein.simplecast.com/episodes/ppb-16-dhipa-a-lee-part1", "date": "2024-04-12T19:54:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816070.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20240412194614-20240412224614-00180.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9348507523536682, "token_count": 593, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__98834464", "lang": "en", "text": "This week Roksana is joined by British-Bangladeshi Author Dhipa A. Lee as they delve into her book, “Written”. Written depicts the life of a young girl, Eleanor born into a complex family where restrictive religious and cultural beliefs bare the landscape for painful experiences and decisions. Written is a beautifully told story of Love, Secrets, Betrayal and Honour through the eyes of a four year old girl, the reader travels into adulthood with her.\nRoksana and Dhipa read extracts from the book to fully understand the concepts and beliefs of the character. Dhipa shares an inspirational message of hope that we each have the capability, opportunity and choice to create a fulfilling life.\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:\n• That Domestic Violence should never be tolerated\n• You are in control of your life despite the challenges faced\n• We have different experiences in life, and that makes us unique\n• Through loving yourself, you have the power to rewrite your life story\nD.A. Lee is a Bangladeshi-born British author, artist, and poet, best known for her novel 'Written' published in 2019. Raised in a small town in Lancashire, England, Lee describes the cultural challenges of growing up in a Bengali household whilst navigating a western world.\nLee's novel, whilst fictional, draws on many of her own experiences of growing up in a Muslim family and explores the underworld of cultural expectations, arranged marriages, honor, abuse, and domestic violence that often limit women's choices.\nLee first started writing as a form of self-healing through the challenges of home life. The word 'Written' had become a poignant theme throughout the book, a word often expressed culturally to describe the notion of determinism and predestination adopted by most traditional Muslim families as a common explanation for events in life. Lee takes us on a journey through her character Eleanor, a young girl caught between a web of family secrets and lies where she comes into conflict with these values.\nToday, Lee is an advocate for women's freedom of choice and encourages women to speak out and seek help if they feel they are in danger.\nYou can find Dhipa A. Lee:\nConnect with Roksana Hussein:", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.lakelaw.co/post/1-podcast-ep-1-concussions", "date": "2024-03-01T00:27:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474893.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20240229234355-20240301024355-00100.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.773858368396759, "token_count": 180, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__109198723", "lang": "en", "text": "Podcast Ep. 1 – Concussions\nThis is first episode in a series of Podcasts by Beyond the Playbook, hosted by Ryan Lake.This episode examines the difficult and concerning issue of player concussions in sport and a review of the ongoing consolidated litigation by ex-players against the NHL relating to the long-term effects of concussions and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (“CTE”).\nThe podcasts are intended to give an overview of some of the most important off-field issues impacting athletes, parents, coaches and athletic associations. Listeners are encouraged to leave comments and participate in debates around the topics raised as well as submitting topics they would like Beyond the Playbook to address.\nLinks in this Episode:\nTHE EFFECTS OF FIGHTING IN ICE HOCKEY: AN OVERVIEW OF THE ONGOING NHL CONCUSSION LITIGATION", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://canemili.com/snow-white/", "date": "2024-04-14T11:32:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816879.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414095752-20240414125752-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9893972277641296, "token_count": 4087, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__35855345", "lang": "en", "text": "A very long time ago, in midwinter, when the snowflakes were falling like feathers from heaven, a beautiful queen sat sewing at her window, which had a frame of black ebony. As she worked, she looked sometimes at the falling snow, and it happened that she pricked her finger with her needle, so that three drops of blood fell upon the snow. How pretty the red blood looked upon the dazzling white! The queen said to herself as she looked it, “Ah me! If only I had a dear little child who had skin as white as the snow, lips as rosy as the blood, and hair as black as the ebony window frame.”\nSoon afterwards she had a little daughter, with skin white as snow, lips rosy as blood, and hair as black as ebony – and she was therefore called “Little Snow White.”\nBut alas! When the little one was born, the good queen died.\nA year passed by, and the king took another wife. She was a beautiful woman, but proud and haughty, and she could not bear that anyone else should surpass her in beauty. She had a mirror and when she stood in front of it and asked, “Mirror, mirror upon the wall, who is the fairest of us all?”\nThe mirror answered, “Thou, O Queen, art the fairest of all,” and the queen was contented, because she knew the mirror could speak nothing but the truth.\nBut as time passed on, Little Snow White grew more and more beautiful. When she was seven years old, she was as lovely as the bright day, and still more lovely than the queen herself, so that when the lady one day asked her mirror, “Mirror, mirror upon the wall, who is the fairest of us all?”\nIt answered, “O Lady Queen, though fair ye be, Snow White is fairer far to see.”\nThe queen was shocked, and grew yellow and green with envy, and from that moment envy and pride grew in her heart like rank weeds, so that she had no peace day or night, until one day she called a huntsman and said, “Take the child away into the woods and kill her, for I can no longer bear the sight of her. When you return, bring with you her heart, that I may know you have obeyed my will.”\nThe huntsman dared not disobey, and he led Snow White out into the woods and placed an arrow in his bow to pierce her innocent heart, but the little girl cried and begged him saying, “Ah dear huntsman, leave me my life! I will run away into the wild forest, and never come home again.”\nAnd as she was so beautiful the huntsman had pity on her and said, “Run away then, you poor child.” While to himself he thought, “The wild beasts will soon have devoured you,” and yet it seemed as if a stone had been rolled from his heart since he no longer had to kill her.\nThen as a young wild boar came rushing by, he killed it, took out its heart, and carried it home to the queen. The cook was ordered to prepare this, and the wicked queen ate it, and thought she had eaten the heart of Snow White.\nPoor little Snow White was now all alone in the wild wood, and so frightened was she that she trembled at every leaf that rustled. Then she began to run, and ran over sharp stones and through thorns, and the wild beasts ran past her, but did her no harm. She kept on running until she came to a little house, where she went in to rest.\nInside the cottage, everything she saw was tiny, but more dainty and clean than words can tell.\nUpon a white-covered table stood seven little plates and upon each plate lay a little spoon, besides which there were seven knives and forks and seven little goblets. Against the wall, and side by side, stood seven little beds covered with perfectly white sheets.\nSnow White was so hungry and thirsty that she took a little food from each of the seven plates, and drank a few drops of wine from each goblet, for she did not wish to take everything away from one. Then, because she was so tired, she crept into one of the beds, but it did not suit her, and so she tried the others, but one was too long, another too short, and so on – until she came to the seventh, which suited her exactly. She said her prayers and soon fell fast asleep.\nWhen night fell, the masters of the little house came home. They were seven dwarfs, who worked with a pick axe and spade, searching for copper and gold in the heart of the mountains.\nThey lit their seven candles and then saw that someone had been to visit them. The first said, “Who has been sitting on my chair?”\nThe second said, “Who has been eating from my plate?”\nThe third, “Who has taken a piece of my bread?”\nThe fourth, “Who has taken some of my vegetables?”\nThe fifth, “Who has been using my fork?”\nThe sixth, “Who has been cutting with my knife?”\nThe seventh, “Who has been drinking out of my goblet?”\nThe first looked around and saw that his bed was rumpled, so he said, “Who has been getting into my bed?”\nThen the others looked round and each one cried, “Someone has been on my bed too!”\nBut the seventh, when he looked at his bed, saw little Snow White, who was lying asleep there. He called the others, who came running up, and they cried out with astonishment, and brought their seven little candles and let the light fall on little Snow White. “Oh, heavens! Oh, heavens!” Cried they. “What a lovely child!” They were so glad that they did not wake her up, but let her sleep on in the bed. And the seventh dwarf slept with his companions, one hour with each, and so got through the night.\nWhen the sun rose, Snow White awoke, and oh! How frightened she was when she saw the seven little dwarfs. But they were very friendly, and asked what her name was. “My name is Snow White,” she answered.\n“And how did you come to get into our house?” Asked the dwarfs.\nThen she told them how her cruel stepmother had intended her to be killed, but the huntsman had spared her life and she had run on until she reached the little house. The dwarfs said, “If you will take care of our house; cook for us, make the beds, wash, mend, and knit, and keep everything neat and clean, then you may stay with us and you shall lack for nothing.”\n“Yes,” answered Snow White. “With all my heart,” and so she stayed.\nShe kept the house neat and clean for the dwarfs, who went off early in the morning to search for copper and gold in the mountains, and who expected their meal to be standing ready for them when they returned at night.\nAll day long Snow White was alone, and the good little dwarfs warned her to be careful to let no one into the house. “For,” said they, “your step mother will soon discover that you are living here.”\nThe queen, believing, of course, that Snow White was dead, and that she had eaten her heart, and therefore she was again the most beautiful lady in the land, went to her mirror, and said, “Mirror, mirror upon the wall, who is the fairest fair of all?”\nThen the mirror answered, “O Lady Queen, though fair ye be, Snow White is fairer far to see. Over the hills and far away, she dwells with seven dwarfs today.”\nHow angry she was, for she knew that the mirror spoke the truth, and that the huntsman must have deceived her. She thought and thought how she might kill Snow White, for she knew she would have neither rest nor peace until she really was the most beautiful in the land. At length she decided what to do. She painted her face and dressed herself like an old pedlar woman, so that no one could recognise her, and in this disguise she climbed the seven mountains that lay between her and the dwarfs’ house, and knocked at their door and cried, “Pretty things to sell, very cheap, very cheap.”\nSnow White peeped from the window and said, “Good day, good wife, and what are your wares?”\n“All sorts of pretty things, my dear,” answered the woman. “Silken laces of every colour,” and she held up a brightly coloured one, made of plaited silks.\n“Surely I might let this honest old woman come in?” Snow White thought, and unbolted the door and bought the pretty lace.\n“Dear, dear, what a sight for sore eyes you are, child,” said the old woman. “Come, let me lace you properly for once.”\nSnow White had no suspicious thoughts, so she placed herself in front of the old woman that she might fasten her dress with the new silk lace. Immediately the wicked creature laced her bodice so tightly that she could not breathe, and fell down upon the ground as though she were dead. “Now,” said the queen, “I am once more the most beautiful lady in the land,” and she went away.\nWhen the dwarfs came home they were very grieved to find their dear little Snow White lying upon the ground as though she were dead. They lifted her gently and, seeing that she was too tightly laced, cut the silken cord. She drew a long breath and then gradually came back to life.\nWhen the dwarfs heard all that had happened they said, “The pedlar woman was certainly the wicked queen. Now, take care in future that you open the door to none when we are not with you.”\nThe wicked queen had no sooner reached home than she went to her mirror, and said, “Mirror, mirror upon the wall, who is the fairest fair of all?”\nAnd the mirror answered as before, “O Lady Queen, though fair ye be, Snow White is fairer far to see. Over the hills and far away, She dwells with seven dwarfs today.”\nThe blood rushed to her face as she heard these words, for she knew that Snow White must have come to life again.\n“But I will manage to put an end to her yet,” she said, and then by using witchcraft, she made a poisonous comb.\nAgain she disguised herself, climbed the seven mountains, and knocked at the door of the seven dwarfs’ cottage, crying, “Pretty things to sell – very cheap today!”\nSnow White looked out of the window and said, “Go away, good woman, for I dare not let you in.”\n“Surely you can look at my goods,” answered the woman, and held up the poisonous comb, which pleased Snow White so well that she opened the door and bought it.\n“Come, let me comb your hair in the newest way,” said the woman, and the poor unsuspicious child let her have her way, but no sooner did the comb touch her hair than the poison began to work, and she fell fainting to the ground.\n“There, you model of beauty,” said the wicked woman, as she went away. “You are done for at last!”\nFortunately it was almost time for the dwarfs to come home, and as soon as they came in and found Snow White lying upon the ground they guessed that her wicked step mother had been there again, and set to work to find out what was wrong.\nThey soon saw the poisonous comb, and drew it out of her hair, and almost immediately Snow White began to recover, and told them what had happened. Once more they warned her to be on her guard, and to open the door to no one.\nWhen the queen reached home, she went straight to the mirror and said, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest fair of all?”\nThe mirror answered, “O Lady Queen, though fair ye be, Snow White is fairer far to see. Over the hills and far away, She dwells with seven dwarfs today.”\nWhen the queen heard these words she shook with rage. “Snow White shall die,” she cried, “even if it costs me my own life!”\nShe went into a secret chamber, where no one else ever entered, and there she made a poisonous apple. She then painted her face and disguised herself as a peasant woman, and climbed the seven mountains and went to the dwarfs’ house. She knocked at the door. Snow White put her head out of the window, and said, “I must not let anyone in; the seven dwarfs have forbidden me to do so.”\n“It’s all the same to me,” answered the peasant woman, “I shall soon get rid of these fine apples. But before I go I’ll make you a present of one.”\n“Oh! No,” said Snow White, “for I must not take it.”\n“Surely you are not afraid of poison?” Said the woman. “See, I will cut one in two; the rosy cheek you shall take, and the white cheek I will eat myself.”\nNow, the apple had been so cleverly made that only the rose-cheeked side contained the poison. Snow White longed for the delicious-looking fruit, and when she saw that the woman ate half of it, she thought there could be no danger, and stretched out her hand and took the other part. But no sooner had she tasted it than she fell down dead.\nThe wicked queen laughed aloud with joy as she gazed at her. “White as snow, red as blood, black as ebony,” she said. “This time the dwarfs cannot awaken you.”\nShe went straight home and asked her mirror, “Mirror, mirror upon the wall, who is the fairest fair of all?”\nAt length it answered, “Thou, O Queen, art fairest of all!”\nSo her envious heart had peace – at least, as much as an envious heart can have peace.\nWhen the little dwarfs came home at night they found Snow White lying upon the ground. No breath came from her parted lips, for she was dead. They lifted her tenderly and sought for some poisonous object which might have caused the mischief, unlaced her frock, combed her hair, and washed her with wine and water, but all in vain – dead she was and dead she remained. They laid her upon a bier, and all seven of them sat round about it, and wept as though their hearts would break, for three whole days.\nWhen the time came that she should be laid in the ground they could not bear to part from her. Her pretty cheeks were still rosy red, and she looked just as though she were still living.\n“We cannot hide her away in the dark earth,” said the dwarfs, and so they made a transparent coffin of shining glass, laid her in it, and wrote her name upon it in letters of gold; and that she was a king’s daughter. Then they put the coffin out upon the mountain top, and one of them always stayed by it and watched it. And birds came too and wept for Snow White; first an owl, then a raven, and at last a dove.\nFor a long, long time little Snow White lay in the coffin, but she did not change; she only looked as though she slept, for she was still as white as snow, as red as blood, and as black as ebony.\nIt chanced that a king’s son came into the wood, and went to the dwarfs’ house, meaning to spend the night there. He saw the coffin upon the mountain top, with little Snow White lying within it, and he read the words that were written upon it in letters of gold.\nHe said to the dwarfs, “If you will but let me have the coffin, you may ask of me what you will, and I will give it to you.”\nBut the dwarfs answered, “We would not sell it for all the gold in the world.”\nThen said the prince, “Let me have it as a gift, I pray you – for I cannot live without seeing little Snow White, and I will prize your gift as the dearest of my possessions.”\nThe good little dwarfs pitied him when they heard these words, and so gave him the coffin. The king’s son then bade his servants place it upon their shoulders and carry it away, but as they went they stumbled over the stump of a tree, and the violent shaking shook the piece of poisonous apple which had lodged in Snow White’s throat out again, so that she opened her eyes, raised the lid of the coffin, and sat up, alive once more.\n“Where am I?” She cried, and the happy prince answered, “Thou art with me, dearest.”\nThen he told her all that had happened, and how he loved her better than the whole world, and begged her to go with him to his father’s palace and be his wife. Snow White agreed and went with him, and the wedding was celebrated with great splendour and magnificence.\nLittle Snow White’s wicked step mother was invited to the feast, and when she had dressed herself in her most beautiful clothes, she stood before her mirror, and said, “Mirror, mirror upon the wall, who is the fairest fair of all?”\nAnd the mirror answered, “O Lady Queen, though fair ye be, The young queen is fairer to see.”\nOh! How angry the wicked woman was then, and so terrified too, that she scarcely knew what to do. At first she thought she would not go to the wedding at all, but then she felt that she could not rest until she had seen the young queen. No sooner did she enter the palace than she recognised little Snow White, and could not move for terror.\nThen a pair of red hot iron shoes was brought into the room with tongs and set before her, and these she was forced to put on and to dance in them until she could dance no longer, but fell down dead, and that was the end of the wicked queen.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://africadaily.co.za/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=552:reflections-on-the-bill-of-rights", "date": "2021-06-21T09:10:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488269939.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20210621085922-20210621115922-00095.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9513235092163086, "token_count": 909, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__92631644", "lang": "en", "text": "10 December 2016\nDurban, South Africa- December 10, 2016, marks twenty years since Nelson Mandela signed into law the South African constitution. The book entitled “Reflections on the Bill of Rights” comes at the perfect time.\nPublished by the SA parliament, it carries the views and experiences of some of the men and women who penned Chapter 2 of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights.\nIt features contributors including South African State President Jacob Zuma, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa, Willie Hofmeyr (Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions), Dr. Leon Wessels (former Commissioner of the Human Rights Commission), Science and Technology Minister Naledi Pandor, the late Dene Smuts (the longest serving female MP in SA history) and Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr. Blade Nzimande.\nAt onset, the book clearly depicts that extraordinary commitment, political vigour, patience, skill and intellect were prerequisites on all participants to undertake the historical task of formulating South Africa’s highest rule of law, regarded as one of the best constitutions in the world.\nIn it, CEO of the Constitutional Assembly, Hassen Ebrahim noted that the big task was to calm the fears of the minorities and yet found favour with the majority.\nReading the book makes one comprehend that the clearly depicted complex Constitutional negotiation process of 1994-1996 renders it too simplistic to call the negotiators sell-outs.\nThere clearly could never have been one winner. Compromises had to take place. No lawmaker could claims to have fully satisfied their constituency. The constitution emerged as a compromise and this book provides the reasons why.\nIt is further revealed that the earlier political negotiations of the 1980s and early 1990s played a great role in guiding the work of the Constitutional negotiators.\nFormer National Party (NP) MP Shiela Camerer called constitutional negotiation period “frenetic”. The book leaves one to consider the mood in the country at that time, the fact that the majority of ANC lawmakers had no experience of governance and that a sizeable contingent of white MPs were from the National Party. The success in formulating the constitution was, indeed, a ‘miracle’.\nUltimately, the book is a great historical installation. It offers concise but imperative accounts of the action of 1994-1996 directly from key protagonists.\nIt details how South Africans from all walks of life thrived in jubilation after the promulgation of the constitution. The evil of Apartheid had seemingly been halted. Herein, finally, a document that sought to preserve human dignity, affirm human rights, ensure equality and redress the imbalances imposed by Apartheid.\nThe book is heavily political in nature. In it, negotiators downplay the failure of the constitution in advancing radical change set to the benefit the previously disadvantaged black section of population.\nBaleka Mbethe wastes no time in announcing that the legislation to amend the Expropriation Act is now finalized.\nIFP MP, Albert Mncwango, takes a swipe at the ANC about the violence in KwaZulu-Natal.\nBlade Nzimande talks about how NSFAS has helped over a million students and how this government remains committed to an inclusive education system.\nNot many pages apart, the late Dene Smuts seeks to promote the ‘resilience of liberal democracy.’\nThe fact is twenty years after the promulgation of the constitution, the democratic transition honeymoon phase has passed. The stagnant economy of the country cannot be divorced from its tumultuous and uncertain political scenery. The demonstration of anger and loss of patience by the people has resulted in South Africa being ranked as the most protest rich country in the world. And well, apart from the addition of a few privileged blacks into the South African elite social and economic circles, society remains untransformed and racist incidents keep on mushrooming everywhere.\nThe men and women who wrote South Africa’s constitution are very much aware of this. This is evident in the book. Perhaps a great admission emanates from South African Ambassodor to Namibia Mavivi Myakayaka-Manzini who concludes on these words:\n“very little dialogue has been taking place on the challenges of poverty, inequality and unemployment we still face, and on our political differences. We still have to make our Constitution a living document respected by all.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.eddyancinas.com/about-the-book.html", "date": "2021-06-21T00:59:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623488259200.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20210620235118-20210621025118-00009.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9472357034683228, "token_count": 611, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__153790312", "lang": "en", "text": "Winner of the International Ski History Association’s SKADE Award\nfor “outstanding book on regional ski history”\nAn Epic Tale from Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows\nIn the rugged High Sierra at the north end of Lake Tahoe, California, two adjacent valleys lie protected by high peaks to the west and separated by a massive ridge. The story of how these two remote valleys became two (now one) of the best-known ski areas in North America, begins with their discoveries by two visionaries: Wayne Poulsen, a young ski competitor from Reno, who first saw the potential in Squaw Valley while fishing there as a boy in 1931, and John Reily, a Los Angeles businessman who came to Squaw Valley in 1955, and saw from the top of the KT22 ski lift a pristine valley to the south.\nBy 1960, Squaw Valley, having hosted the Winter Olympics, had become a world-class ski resort, with extensive facilities and a lively community of permanent and part-time residents. Meanwhile, Alpine Meadows’ investors and homeowners shunned commercial development, and prided themselves on being a “family area—owned and operated by real skiers.”\nHow these two valleys—so close geographically yet so distant philosophically—survived avalanches, fires, floods, lift accidents, economic ups and downs, ski trends, public opinion, good and bad management; and how the corporatization of both sides of the mountain inevitably joined them as one, is a story about the people who lived, worked and survived all of the above in both valleys.\nSquaw Valley & Alpine Meadows: Tales from Two Valleys 70th Anniversary Edition\nAvailable for Pre-Order | Publication Date: October 7, 2019\nNestled amid California’s High Sierra Peaks, two valleys have captured the imaginations of skiers and mountain explorers year after year.\nSquaw Valley made a name for itself on the world stage as the host of the 1960 Winter Olympics. Meanwhile, just over a high ridge, Alpine Meadows was developed by devoted local skiers and Bay Area families. Discover the stories of Wayne Poulsen, John Reily and Alex Cushing as they battle avalanches, fires, floods, public opinion and the whims of mountain weather. This revised edition celebrates these two North Lake Tahoe locales, now united and looking to the future.\nLocal award-winning author and ski historian Eddy Ancinas shares the history of these two valleys as no one has done before.\nAvailable for Pre-Order from the Publisher\nIf you would like to schedule an interview, author event or a chat with your book club, group or organization (in-person or via Skype), please contact Eddy HERE.\nISBN: 978-1-4671-4405-6 • Paperback • 160 pages • $21.99 • October 7, 2019\nPre-order today from the Publisher.\nPublication Date: October 7, 2019", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://thecreationmachine.tumblr.com/", "date": "2013-06-20T05:51:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368710313659/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516131833-00042-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9302628040313721, "token_count": 249, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__168792386", "lang": "en", "text": "Astronaut Scott Carpenter explains a phase of his Aurora 7 flight to Astronaut John Glenn on May 24, 1962. Glenn was the first American to orbit the Earth and Carpenter was the second. Glenn and Carpenter are the last surviving members of Mercury Seven, the first group of American astronauts. This photograph was submitted to the Senate Committee on Aeronautical and Space Sciences.\nPhotograph of Astronaut Scott Carpenter explaining Phases of his Flight to Astronaut John Glenn, 5/24/1962, Records of the U.S. Senate\nJune 11, 1963: President John F. Kennedy Delivers Civil Rights Address\nOn this day in 1963, President John F. Kennedy urged the nation to be a “land of the free” for all citizens in a televised address supporting a comprehensive Civil Rights Bill that would become the 1964 Civil Rights Act: “It ought to be possible, in short, for every American to enjoy the privileges of being American without regard to his race or his color…”\nRevisit this and other defining moments of the Civil Rights Movement with PBS Black Culture Connection.\nPhoto Credit: Abbie Rowe. White House Photographs. John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://aggregata.de/en/blog/alpinejs/dynamic-imports-with-alpine/", "date": "2024-02-25T15:57:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474617.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225135334-20240225165334-00319.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.843204140663147, "token_count": 708, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__85598181", "lang": "en", "text": "The texts in this article were partly composed with the help of artificial intelligence and corrected and revised by us. The following services were used for the generation:\nIn this article, we will show you how to implement dynamic imports with Alpine.js, load them with a delay using the Intersection Observer API and thus improve the accessibility of your own site and content.\nSetupDownload Astro Boilerplate\nIf our boilerplate isn’t right for you, that’s no problem. The steps for implementing dynamic imports work in any project with Alpine.js.\nIn the following steps, we will install the dependencies required for the subsequent implementation of dynamic imports.\nnpm install alpinejs @alpinejs/intersect\nTo demonstrate the dynamic import, we use Chart.js,\na simple library for the visualization of charts via the\nnpm install chart.js\nAfter successfully installing all dependencies, we can start our development\nenvironment – in the example of our Astro Boilerplate with\nnpm run dev:\nnpm run dev\nPreparation of the HTML\nTo visualize Chart.js in the frontend and to be able to understand our\nimplementation later, we place a\n<canvas> element with the following\nImplementation of Chart.js\nIn our demonstration, we follow the example of the Getting Started\nguide of Chart.js and implement a simple bar chart within our\nchart(), we register the asynchronous method\nwhich we have already referenced in our\nonce() we import\nregisterables asynchronously from the\nchart.js package and register all required modules of Chart.js\nFinally, the bar chart is implemented with a rudimentary data set. Further information on the functionality of Chart.js can be found in the corresponding documentation.\nConfiguration of Alpine.js\nFor reasons of clarity, we have moved the\nchart() method to a separate file,\nwhich we must now reference when initializing Alpine.\nHowever, before we can reference our method in Alpine, we have to initialize\nintersect plugin. With\nAlpine.plugin(intersect) the imported plugin can\nbe initialized and made available via Alpine.\nFinally, we add the directive\nAlpine.data(\"chart\", chart) to the\nWe first presented our pattern for development with Alpine.js in our article Temporary and persistent state management with Alpine.js.\nOnce we have made all the adjustments, we can verify our desired results with the network analysis of the browser dev tools.\nIn our scenario, the Chart.js library is only loaded via\nonce() when the\n<canvas> element enters the viewport for the first time.\nAssuming that we need the entire library for our project, we have reduced the initial transfer by ~70 kB (gzip) with this implementation.\nThe implementation of Chart.js is just one of many examples in which dynamic imports help to reduce the initial transfer of a website and make content accessible more quickly.\nThis function is not limited to libraries. It can also be used for more complex components or larger data sets with little additional effort.\nIn a further step, the loading of this content can be bridged with a loading animation that is controlled via a data object in Alpine.\nIn this article, we demonstrated how to use Alpine.js and the Intersection Observer API to delay the loading of libraries like Chart.js until they are needed, improving load time and user experience.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://blog.cy.md/2016/04/10/hax11/", "date": "2021-06-14T07:52:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487611641.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20210614074543-20210614104543-00357.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.943202555179596, "token_count": 258, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__134253596", "lang": "en", "text": "hax11 is a hackbrary to Hook and Augment X11 protocol calls.\nI initially created hax11 to work around poor MST support in Linux GPU drivers; however, its use outgrew its initial purpose. hax11 was initially based on kislotniq’s simple dell4khack library, however it no longer shares any code with its ancestor, and now uses a different approach (intercepting the X11 socket connection instead of library calls).\nhax11 attempts to fix game and full-screen application issues on Linux, such as:\n- starting on the wrong monitor\n- spanning too many monitors\n- spanning one half of a tiled (MST) monitor (such as some 4K/5K/8K monitors)\n- refusing to allow selecting a desired resolution\nIt can also work around some common annoyances:\n- exclusively grabbing the mouse or keyboard\n- forcefully pausing the game when the window loses focus\n- not restricting the mouse cursor to its window/monitor\n- messing with the X PRIMARY selection\nMore information on the project’s GitHub page.\nNote: this article is back-dated, and was originally written on 2018-11-06.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://larevuelitteraire.com/2017/03/22/odyssey-homer/", "date": "2019-09-17T01:27:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514572980.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20190917000820-20190917022820-00086.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9538515210151672, "token_count": 484, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__112601224", "lang": "en", "text": "Here is a beautiful Penguin Classics edition of the timeless Odyssey by Homer. There always is a good reason to (re)read this eternal classic. The flawless and poetic language, the Greek culture, the avant-gardiste women’s role, and of course the cultural impact on our modern literature – from Margaret Atwood and James Joyce to Jean Giraudoux and André Gide.\nEveryone knows the Odyssey. It is one of the most important foundational works of Western literature; the title has become a common noun. Even if you haven’t read the Odyssey itself, you have a sense of what an odyssey is. The homeward wanderer, the giants and witches that threaten to prevent his return, his faithful wife, his battle to reclaim his house. The Odyssey endures partly because it is a brilliantly told, highly engaging story, and partly because it addresses themes that people can still identify with. Although the world of Homer is vastly different from our own, and the heroic and supernatural elements of the tale place it firmly outside the naturalistic realm, the psychology of the characters still rings true, and fabulous events are easily interpreted as metaphors for the more mundane trials experienced by every human being.\nThe notion of life as a journey fraught with intrigue, temptation, romance and peril is so familiar that it has become a cliché, but it still has rich potential for original elaboration, and the Odyssey has inspired countless works which use elements of Homer’s tale for their own purposes. Some are retellings of the whole epic, ranging from simple adaptations, designed to make it briefer and more accessible without altering it in any important way, to radical up-datings. Some recount the story from another point of view, giving us a fresh perspective on the events. Some take a minor incident as the basis for a new, fully imagined story, one that overlaps only slightly with Homer’s Odyssey; some deviate from Homer’s account of events, proposing new outcomes. The most ambitious are grand re-imaginings that use the Odyssey as a framework on which to construct a new fully developed fictional world. Each of these derivitive works has its own integrity, like any work of literature, each also responds to the aesthetic standards of its period: constantly shifting notions of what a work of literature should sound like, and what function it should serve.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://militarytravelzone.com/armed-forces-network-resource-center", "date": "2013-12-06T11:41:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163051509/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204131731-00086-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8425626158714294, "token_count": 1650, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__104498429", "lang": "en", "text": "Air University http://www.au.af.mil/ located at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, with numerous subordinate schools and colleges.\nCenter for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) http://call.army.mil/ Operated at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas. Fully searchable website of newsletters, reports, and guidebooks relating to operational lessons learned from Army and Joint operations, exercises, and contingencies. A think tank of the Air University, the website includes the full-text archive of Airpower, the Air Force’s premier scholarly journal, as well as discussion threads relating to articles in the journal.\nNaval Postgraduate School http://www.nps.edu/ “Located in Monterey, California. Naval and Joint higher education institution with excellent resources in the fields of naval sciences; command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence (C4I), information warfare, and space systems.\nMilitary Education Research Library Network (MERLN) Combined online catalogs of eight of the largest Defense Department academic and institutional libraries.\nAir University Library Located at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, the largest Defense Department library and largest federal government library outside of Washington. The Air University Bibliographies, compiled by librarians at the library, are increasingly online, and contain subject references to Internet resources and citations to books, documents, and journal articles. The Air University Index of Military Periodicals, also online, contains bibliographic references to the specialized military periodical literature from 1990 to the present.\nNavy Department Library Excellent and well organized homepage for the combined resources of the (modest) Navy Library in Washington, DC and extensive resources.\nRedstone Scientific Information Center Located at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, a comprehensive scientific and technical library with abstracts of over 300,000 books and technical reports concentrating on ordnance, missiles, and weapon systems. The Redstone Arsenal Historical Information website is perhaps one of the finest multi-media official military collections online, with historical documents, photographs, and videos chronicling Cold War Army missile developments.\nArmed Forces Publication Repositories\nWashington Headquarters Services Directives and Records Branch Online library of Defense Department official directives and instructions.\nAir Force Material Command (AFMC) Publishing Distribution Library Online library of Air Force and AFMC publications and regulations, as well as the gateway to other DOD publishing libraries. Air Force Technology Area Plans (TAPS), prepared annually by AFMC, are projections of the state of technological developments in a dozen areas, and are available for downloading. Repository of Army regulations, orders, and pamphlets.\nArmy Training Digital Library The Army’s “electronic library without walls” contains a growing online full-text library of Field Manuals (FMs), training plans, training circulars, Mission Training Plans, Soldier’s Manuals, and other training, informational, doctrinal and reference publications of the Army. Links are also provided to publications of the other military services such as the Marine Corps as well as Joint Publications.\nJoint Electronic Library (JEL) Online library of the full-text of unclassified joint doctrinal-related publications, selected service doctrine publications, and related papers and studies.\nMarine Corps Combat Development Command (CDC) Domino\nOffice of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology (“ACQWeb”) The main weapons and systems starting point for DOD-wide research, development, test, and acquisition programs. Includes the LabLINK homepage of military and federal research laboratory resources, the Acquisition Reform Homepage, and other acquisition-related websites, such as the DOD Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR).\nOffice of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) The DOD Comptroller website has the full documentation of the Defense Department budget request to Congress online.\nResearch and Development Descriptive Summaries Searchable depository of Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) Programs and Program Elements (PE Numbers) justification material for Fiscal Years 1995 to the present, as presented to Congress.\nAssistant Secretary of the Air Force (Acquisition) (“Air Force Acquisition Homepage”) Searchable site dealing with all aspects of acquisition policy, contracting, and program management. The site is a gateway to Air Force contracting and business opportunities.\nAssistant Secretary of the Army, Financial Management and Comptroller (“Army Financial Management WWW”) Army budgets and supporting documentation in detail from fiscal years 1995 to the present.\nNavy Budget Page Navy and Marine Corps budget justification materials as submitted to Congress.\nNavy long-range Acquisition Estimates Fully-searchable site.\nHanscom Electronic RFP Bulletin Board (HERBB) The model for a command-level electronic commerce and procurement website, in this case for the Electronics Systems Center at Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts.\nArmed Forces Service, Base and Command Sites\nEuropean Command (EUCOM) The best of the unified command websites.\nU.S. Forces Korea/Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) Well-organized site with the excellent Publications Distribution Library (mentioned above).\nAir Force Personnel Center\nHuman Systems Center\nU.S. Air Force Museum\nU.S. Air Forces In Europe (USAFE) http://www.usafe.af.mil/\nArmy Air Defense Artillery Center and School http://bliss-www.army.mil\nArmy Corps of Engineers http://www.usace.army.mil/ Another model for a well-organized, fully-searchable, fact-filled website.\nArmy Forces Command (FORSCOM) http://www.forscom.army.mil\nArmy Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) http://www-tradoc.army.mil/\nNaval Research Laboratory http://www.nrl.navy.mil/ The website covers basic research issues concerning the naval environment.\nNaval Sea Systems Command http://www.navsea.navy.mil\nNaval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division http://www.crane.navy.mil\nNaval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division http://www.nswc.navy.mil\nU.S. Pacific Fleet http://www.cpf.navy.mil/\nMarine Corps Combat Development Command http://184.108.40.206\nMarine Corps Systems Command http://www.marcorsyscom.usmc.mil\nSpecial Subject Armed Forces Sites\nAir Combat Command Center for Lessons Learned http://redwood.do.langley.af.mil\nCenter of Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance http://coe.tamc.amedd.army.mil/ Located at Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, and operated by Pacific Command (PACOM), this site covers all aspects of humanitarian assistance and disaster response and preparedness.\nCommand, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Project Book http://cecom5.monmouth.army.mil/intranet/prjbk98.nsf Alphabetical, nomenclature, and system/equipment name index and database of descriptions of Army C4I-related projects and programs.\nDOD Base Closure and Community Reinvestment http://www.acq.osd.mil/iai/bccr.htm\nGulfLINK The Persian Gulf War Veterans Illnesses Task Force initiated in 1995, contains background information and up-to-date research and analysis relating to the Gulf War, including a searchable index of full-text declassified documents.\nInspector General of the Department of Defense\nNavstar Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office\nNavy Base Closures Staff\nTest and Evaluation (T&E) Community Network (TECNET) Homepage of the DOD test and evaluation community, with references, news, and numerous bulletin boards.\nOther Resources of Interest to Military Members and Families", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://ssrg.com/our-work/price-hill-library-masonry/", "date": "2021-10-24T04:00:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323585837.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20211024015104-20211024045104-00494.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9362428784370422, "token_count": 359, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__16280502", "lang": "en", "text": "Location: Cincinnati, OH Construction Schedule: 8 months Type of Project: Masonry Customer: Messer Construction The Price Hill Library was the first branch to receive renovations as part of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library Facility Master Plan. Due to the historic nature of the building and a large masonry scope, there was no better partner for this project than SSRG. Check out another recent historic restoration by our team. Constructed in 1909, this branch provided the Price Hill Community with literature and a place to gather for more than a century. The brick structure is one of the first of nine area libraries built by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. A roof collapse in 2018 caused the library to close its doors. But in the darkness, they found the light. The team at Fishbech, Thompson & Huber, Inc. developed a design that created a modern look while honoring the many historic features of the space. Its historic features include a roof with tin deck and slate slopes, fleur-de-lis grids over the doors, and bird head door handles. The SSRG masonry team brought the design to life, preserving and expanding the French Renaissance-style brick and limestone building. Explore another project involving extensive historic masonry work. After creating new door openings in the original structure and filling in some of the existing openings, our team began the addition. The new construction more than doubled the original square footage. The new building is 100% masonry construction. Wall construction involved 5,600 SF of concrete block The exterior required 3,313 SF of brick veneer—2,500 SF of utility brick veneer, and 813 SF of modular brick veneer. The library officially re-opened in April of 2021 and is a well-loved part of the community.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://fadakay.org/plenary-indulgence-for-catholics-infected-with-covid-19-as-vatican-uploads-new-online-prayer-book/", "date": "2021-09-28T00:58:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780058589.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20210928002254-20210928032254-00505.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.939476490020752, "token_count": 509, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__211557315", "lang": "en", "text": "In the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic where the very essence of styles of worship have changed, and new habits have sprung up, many Christians have been filled with questions regarding how they ought to worship, how they ought to receive the sacraments, and so on. I’ve specifically been asked frequently by Catholics about the “how” of the sacrament of reconciliation at this time, with particular reference to those who are quarantined and can’t receive any physical pastoral care.\nThere’s good news!\nIn a new book compiled by the Dicastery of Communications of the Holy See, Pope Francis has extended Plenary Indulgence to Catholic faithful who are “suffering from Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious prac-tice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they will recite the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith in God and charity towards their brothers and sisters, with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic commun-ion and prayer according to the Holy Father’s intentions), as soon as possible.”\nThe Association for Catholic Information in Africa reports that “The 192-page book is available for download on the website of the Vatican’s publishing house, the Libreria Editrice Vaticana…The book, which is called “Strong in the Face of Tribulation: The Church in Communion – a Sure Support in Time of Trial” and has an image of the Archangel Michael on its cover, is divided into three parts.\nThe first part contains prayers, rituals and supplications, including prayers for the sick and for liberation from evil. The second explains how Catholics can continue to practice the faith without the support of the Sacraments. The third section gathers together Pope Francis’ reflections since the pandemic struck.\nThe Vatican has promised that the PDF copy will be updated from time to time with free copies of the updated versions always available for Download.\nStay safe! God bless you greatly!\nGod bless the Pope and the Most Holy Roman Catholic Church.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://miniermail.com/article/2023-05-06/exceptional-performances-bring-single-mothers-struggles-to-life.html", "date": "2023-09-29T12:59:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510516.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20230929122500-20230929152500-00703.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8628467917442322, "token_count": 739, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__273182418", "lang": "en", "text": "Exceptional Performances Bring Single Mother’s Struggles to Life\nFull Time (À plein temps)\nYear Released: 2021, 2023 Music Box Films streaming and DVD\nRuntime: 1h 28m\nDirector(s): Éric Gravel\nWriter(s): Éric Gravel\nCast: Laure Calamy, Anne Suarez, Geneviève Mnich, Nolan Arizmendi, Sasha Lemaitre Cremaschi, Cyril Gueï, Lucie Gallo, Agathe Dronne, Mathilde Weil, Dana Fiaque, Mareme N'Diaye\nLanguage: French with English subtitles\nWhere To Watch: now available on DVD and digital https://www.musicboxfilms.com/film/full-time/\nRAVING REVIEW: Prepare yourself for an equally entertaining and thought-provoking cinematic journey. Éric Gravel's FULL TIME takes us through the ups and downs of the life of Julie Roy; a character brilliantly brought to life by Laure Calamy. This film celebrates the resilience of the human spirit as we follow Julie's everyday struggles as a single mother.\nFULL TIME delivers a powerful narrative that keeps viewers satiated. Calamy's performance beautifully complements Gravel's keen direction, while Irène Drésel's electrifying score further intensifies the film. We explore universally relatable themes, dissecting societal challenges, the government's responsibility in supporting its citizens, and the pursuit of stability in a chaotic world. The movie's ability to provoke introspection and self-reflection in viewers showcases the power of its storytelling.\nSet in the backdrop of Paris, Julie, a hotel maid and single mother, contends with many challenges, from her ex-husband's debts and low wages to her children's nanny quitting and strikes jeopardizing her punctuality at work. Gravel's directorial finesse captures the ever-present tension, creating an atmosphere that resonates with viewers.\nA notable aspect of FULL TIME is Julie's sense of isolation, this is done through various ways throughout the film, but arguably the most potent form is showing how Julie just doesn’t have time for others—underscoring the harsh realities of modern life, making Julie's story all the more poignant and relevant.\nAs a recipient of the Best Director and Best Actress Horizons (Orizzonti) awards at the Venice Film Festival, FULL TIME stands as a testament to the skill and dedication of its cast and crew. The film dodges clichés and melodrama, providing an enjoyable experience while delivering a meaningful message, a rare feat for any movie. Instead, offering a fresh perspective on human nature's heroic and imperfect aspects.\nIn conclusion, FULL TIME is a riveting and thought-provoking film that skillfully showcases the challenges faced by a single mother in an accessible and engaging way. With exceptional performances, a directorial style that accentuates the gritty realism of life's trials, and a unique blend of genres, FULL TIME is a must-watch for everyone, not just movie buffs.\nFor more reviews, please visit - https://linktr.ee/Overlyhonestmoviereviews for more info.\nFollow me on Letterboxd, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Find my social media accounts on most platforms simply by searching Overly Honest Movie Reviews.\nI’m always happy to hear from my readers; please say hi or send me any questions about movies.\n[photo courtesy of MUSIC BOX FILMS]", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://thegrimoire.tumblr.com/post/10243054429/the-akashic-records-akasha-is-a-sanskrit-word", "date": "2014-03-11T17:08:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1394011237144/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305092037-00063-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663950800895691, "token_count": 304, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__5104531", "lang": "en", "text": "The Akashic records (akasha is a Sanskrit word meaning “sky”, “space” or “aether”) is a term used in theosophy (and Anthroposophy) to describe a compendium of mystical knowledge encoded in a non-physical plane of existence. These records are described as containing all knowledge of human experience and the history of the cosmos. They are metaphorically described as a library; other analogies commonly found in discourse on the subject include a “universal supercomputer” and the “Mind of God”. People who describe the records assert that they are constantly updated automatically and that they can be accessed through astral projection or when someone is placed under deep hypnosis. The concept was popularized in the theosophical movements of the 19th century and is derived from Hindu philosophy of Samkhya. It is promulgated in the Samkhya philosophy that the Akashic records are automatically recorded in the atoms of akasha (the equivalent of what Aristotle called “aether”), one of the five types of atoms visualized as existing in the atomic theory of Ancient India, called Mahabhuta. In Buddhism it is taught one reason that people knew Gautama Buddha had attained enlightenment as a Buddha was because he was able to remember all of the details of all of his past lives by accessing them on the akashic records. The term akashic records is frequently used in New Age discourse.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://saskiabaas.com/?p=150", "date": "2019-07-16T19:01:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195524685.42/warc/CC-MAIN-20190716180842-20190716202842-00477.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9409196376800537, "token_count": 1359, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__126343748", "lang": "en", "text": "Today, Richard Wilson and I launched a petition, with the help of a few other great people. Knowing the wealth of knowledge that is stored in the archives of the ICTY, we are concerned that insufficient attention is paid to its preservation.\nWithin hours, the petition was endorsed by renown experts in international law and many others who care about the region. The petition will be online for a while at http://ictylegacy.org and can be found below\nOpen the Archives of the Yugoslavia Tribunal!\nThe International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia holds a repository of over ten million unique items of immense value. It is of utmost importance that its preservation and accessibility are guaranteed.\nThe establishment of the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia in 1993 was a milestone in the international community’s pursuit of global justice. While violence was raging in the former Yugoslav states of Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia, the UN Security Council made a commitment to punish those responsible for the atrocities committed by all parties to the conflict. Today, twenty-two years after its founding, it has completed 147 highly complex cases. Trials against four final high-profile suspects – including Bosnian Serb President Karadžić and Bosnian Serb Army General Mladić – are expected to be completed in the coming year. When the Tribunal closes its doors in 2017 its contribution to international justice will be undeniable.\nThe international prosecution of war criminals has relied on evidence found in official documents from political and military units, personal diaries and note books of the accused, meeting transcripts and witness statements. Further, the prosecution has made use of photographs, films, radio recordings and numerous other sources. All these unique materials are currently stored in the repository of the Tribunal’s Office of the Prosecutor. They form the key to understanding the dark pages of the region’s history that left over 100,000 people dead.\nWith the imminent closure of the Tribunal, it is essential that its guarantors commit to the development of this vast and unique collection of materials into a consolidated and easily accessible archive. There are three important reasons why this commitment should form a priority in the Tribunal’s completion strategy, all three related to the establishment of a historical record of the wars that tore apart the former Yugoslavia.\nFirst of all, the repository contains information that could help victims’ relatives find out what happened to their loved ones. While most victims of the wars have been identified and buried, many relatives still search for information on the exact circumstances under which deaths have occurred. They deserve to have access to the Tribunal’s sources that could provide the answers they need to cope with their losses. That archives can provide such support to survivors is proven by the German Holocaust archive in Bad Arolsen, which performs a similar function for Holocaust survivors. More than 70 years after the end of the Second World War, the archive still responds to thousands of requests from victim-relatives every year.\nSecondly, the materials represent an unrivalled source to historians of the region’s violent past, who attempt to establish the causes of the crimes. Establishing a baseline of historical truth about the violence is essential to learn the lessons of the past and prevent recurrence in the future. But the scientific value of the materials goes far beyond the particular region where the crimes occurred. Social scientific research on mass violence has increased our understanding of armed conflict and is gives us vital insights into identifying the political, societal, cultural and psychological factors that lead to these atrocious crimes.\nFinally, the creation of an accessible archive is a matter of integrity and fulfilling institutional promises. When the Dayton Agreement put a formal end to the war in November 1995, the Tribunal’s then President Antonio Cassese stated that “justice is an indispensable ingredient of the process of national reconciliation.” Indeed, while the Dayton agreement brought peace in the strictest terms – the end of military confrontation – war-torn societies require a long-term process of reconciliation and healing in order to create peace in a broader and more sustainable sense. Reconciliation is aided by the type of historical records created through the Tribunal’s proceedings, which prevents denial of the atrocities committed and provides counter-balance to any attempt at political manipulation of history. To live up to its commitment to long-term peace through reconciliation, it only makes sense that the Tribunal makes its records available to support this process.\nThe records of the Tribunal thus carry major potential value to survivors of the wars, scientists concerned with understanding its causes and to the credibility of the Tribunal itself. In particular, the repository of the Prosecutor’s Office contains a vast amount of invaluable material, most of which has not even been fully utilized in the Tribunal’s many trials. To fulfill this potential, the repository needs to be structured into a full-fledged archive. Given that most of the materials have already been digitized, this should be a relatively straightforward and low-cost process. We fully respect the need to maintain confidentiality and are not seeking access to confidential items such as witness statements. Further, a rational mechanism must be developed to allow access to its sources, while respecting the confidentiality and sensitivity of documents. To do this successfully, the Tribunal will need to call in experts from existing archives that perform comparable functions, such as the aforementioned German Holocaust archive.\nAs the Tribunal prepares to close its doors and transfer its records to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals in the next year, there is urgency to these tasks, as employees with valuable knowledge of the repository’s content are leaving the Tribunal. While a team of competent archivists is currently processing the archives, a well-articulated policy must still be developed to ensure the accessibility of the full archives for posterity. There is also a need to develop a user-friendly and powerful software interface to allow detailed and thorough searches of the electronic material. We recommend that the Tribunal call in experts from existing archives that perform comparable functions, such as the aforementioned German Holocaust archive. Further, we recommend the establishment of an external advisory committee made up of renowned archivists and ICTY research experts that would support the Tribunal in the development of its policies for the archive.\nWith the establishment of the Tribunal twenty two years ago the international community altered the course of history by making an unprecedented commitment to global justice. Now, it is time to make sure that the Tribunal’s legacy is preserved so that its history lives on.\n- Dr. Saskia Baas, Lecturer, Universiteit van Amsterdam\n- Prof. dr. Richard Ashby Wilson, Gladstein Chair of Human Rights, Professor of Law and Anthropology, University of Connecticut", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://solutionfinder.siu.edu/academics.php", "date": "2022-12-10T10:09:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710421.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20221210074242-20221210104242-00783.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9414324760437012, "token_count": 1760, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__254342480", "lang": "en", "text": "SIU has many academic resources to help you succeed, including: free/discounted software, computer labs, technology enhanced classrooms, scholarships and study abroad programs. To see all SIU academic resources and services scroll down this page. Click the red button or activate the Chatbot to get additional help.\nStart entering a word to find help or resources.\nCall 911 if you need immediate medical attention or have a medical emergency.\nMorris Library has 3-D printers which allows users to create physical objects from digital models. All members of the university community and public are encouraged to make use of this new technology. To get started, fill out and submit a request form.\nThe academic calendar includes important information about holiday closures, final exams, and intersession dates. The School of Law has academic calendars that may differ slightly from the Registrar's. If you are in the School of Law, please refer to their academic calendars for information.\nThe Office of the Registrar regularly updates their list of academic deadlines including graduation, registration, and billing deadlines. View their website to stay up-to-date on important information.\nSIU’s academic advisers are here to teach, guide, and support students. Advisers will help you navigate degree requirements, development opportunities, and campus resources. Every college has unique advisement information; refer to their individual websites.\nStuck on a research paper? Need help finding a book? Start a live chat with a Morris librarian. They will help you find whatever you need, from wherever you are.\nBigDawg is a 34.7 TereFLOP supercomputer with computing speeds comparable to the fastest academic supercomputers in the world. It is available to students at no cost for intensive research activities. If you can imagine it, you can do it with BigDawg! If you’re not sure what to do with the supercomputer, there are also project ideas to get you started.\nThere are many academic computer labs and technology-enabled classrooms throughout campus. Some labs are Mac or PC only, while others may have a mixture of devices. All labs include software and tools to help you succeed!\nThe Computer Learning Centers (CLC’s) are the computer labs managed by the Office of Information Technology. As with the departmental computer labs, the CLC’s offer a mixture of devices and all include software and tools to help you succeed. The CLC’s also have printer access.\nThe Dean of Students (and the Dean’s office) actively partner with the campus community to provide transformational, holistic programs and services that challenge and empower students to learn, serve, and succeed. The Dean of Students also actively assists students with academic or university concerns.\nDegree Works is a web-based tool that helps students and academic advisors monitor a student’s progress toward degree completion. It provides an easy-to-read worksheet that shows students how courses they have taken at SIU (or transferred) count towards degree requirements.\nDisability Support Services (DSS) provides academic and programmatic support services to students with permanent or temporary disabilities. These services range from alternate format textbooks and closed captioning to transportation and housing assessments. To contact DSS, visit Woody Hall B104 or call (618) 453-5738.\nD2L (also referred to as MyCourses) is the online location for all your course information and materials. Depending on the course, D2L may be used by your instructors for group discussions, quizzes, exams, and/or assignment submission.\nFAFSA is a financial aid application meant to assist students with paying for their academic career. Your eligibility for grants and student loans will be determined by the information provided in your application. There are many other financial aid options, information, and tools available for students. To learn more, view our Financial Resource page.\nMorris Library offers a family-friend study room for parents to utilize. Room 320D has a variety of toys, books, and movies for children to use while their parent studies.\nThe Office of Information Technology offers a variety of free and discounted software to students. Students must submit a request for the software and will usually receive a response within 24-48 business hours. Not sure what software is available? View a list of software that you can request.\nGet information about SIU’s grading system, auditing a class, your scholastic standing, or calculating your current GPA.\nGraduate students can file an academic grievance if some member of the university community has caused the student to suffer specific harm related to a matter within the authority of the Dean of the Graduate School.\nThe University Honors Program (UHP) is a university-wide undergraduate program intended to reward SIU's best students for their high academic achievements. The program offers a variety of stimulating classes that satisfy University Core Curriculum, as well as the student's major requirements.\nInterlibrary Loan allows you to request books from libraries across the United States and around the world if Morris Library doesn’t have them. The books will be sent to SIU for you to check out, use, and return – all at no cost to you.\nMorris Library has laptops available for students to checkout for four-hour time periods while studying in the library.\nMorris Library offers course-related instruction, and online materials designed to help students develop and complete their assignments. Students may request one-on-one sessions with a librarian. Every session is customized to assist with your specific topic, assignment, or need.\nMorris Library has a variety of study rooms available for reservation. These rooms are ideal for students that are looking for an undisturbed location to study, or for groups looking for a centralized location to work together. Room sizes, furniture, and setup will vary.\nMyCourses (also referred to as D2L) is the online location for all your course information and materials. Depending on the class, MyCourses may be used by your instructor for group discussions, quizzes, exams, and/or assignment submission.\nSalukiTech Campus-Wide Printing Services (CWPS) provides and maintains printers for students to use. These printers are conveniently located in more than 30 locations across campus — including Computer Learning Centers, Morris Library, and campus housing.\nYou can add or drop classes, as well as view your concise student schedule, your week at a glance, or your past registration history. Students are encouraged to meet with and discuss any changes with their academic advisors.\nStudents with questions or concerns regarding registration should contact their academic advisors first. Registration problems that advisors cannot handle should be referred to Tamara Workman, registrar, at the Registrar’s Office, Student Services Building, Room 251, (618) 453-2963 or email@example.com.\nSaluki Cares offers students a supportive and encouraging partnership by linking them with the appropriate resources. They will assist you with academic or financial concerns, among a variety of other issues.\nSalukiNet is a single sign-on web portal that connects students to important services and tools. It is an easy way for students to find class registration, bursar bills, financial aid, course information, and much more – all in one centralized location.\nMany scholarship opportunities are available to students throughout the year. Learn about the scholarships that are currently available and how you can apply for them.\nView your student records, request a copy of your transcript and find out if you have any active holds on your account.\nSIU offers study abroad programs to many diverse countries that range from two weeks to an academic year. There are options for every student’s interest.\nThe Center for Learning Support Services makes tutoring available to all on-campus students. We provide tutoring primarily for 100 and 200 level Core Curriculum courses and select upper level courses.\nThe University Bookstore sells textbooks, apparel, accessories, gifts and collectibles, supplies, and technology such as laptops and phones. Textbook rental is also available. If you find a textbook somewhere else at a lower cost, we will also price match!\nThe Writing Center provides free writing assistance that helps all students, including undergraduates and graduates from any department, develop their writing skills and become more aware and confident writers. Whether in-person or online, tutors will work with students at any stage of the writing process and discuss with them how to focus the meeting on the students' individual writing concerns.", "domain": "library"}
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{"url": "https://axolotleditorxs.wordpress.com/2017/12/13/bill-traylor-chasing-ghosts-el-documental-planeado-por-jeffrey-wolf/", "date": "2019-01-22T15:12:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547583857913.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20190122140606-20190122162606-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9630165100097656, "token_count": 1219, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__227528310", "lang": "en", "text": "Jeffrey Wolf está buscando reunir fondos para realizar un documental sobre la vida y obra de Bill Traylor. Para colaborar y mayor información, este enlace en Kickstarter:\nA documentary film about a man born into slavery who became one of the most important artists of the 20th century\nBill Traylor was many things: a slave, a sharecropper, a father, and one of the most significant American artists of the 20th century. He lived in Alabama through the most chaotic and violent period in our history when everything in society and nature conspired to drag powerless people like Traylor under.\nBut, instead of disappearing, Bill Traylor soared.\nNear the end of his long life, Traylor sat down, by the corner of Monroe Street, in the heart of Montgomery’s black business district and drew. It was between 1939-1942, working with astonishing patience and focus, that Traylor created over 1000 works of singular genius that today still bear witness to his ordinary, extraordinary life and times.\nIf ever there was a story about the redemptive power of art and transcendence of the human spirit, this is it.\nWho was Bill Traylor?\nBill Traylor was born in 1853 on an Alabama cotton plantation owned by John Traylor in Dallas County, Alabama. Born into slavery, Traylor was about twelve years old when the Civil War ended, ending his legal servitude but not the basics of his way of life: he continued to live near his birthplace for another six decades, working as a farm laborer and contract farmer for the Traylor family until the late 1920s. Aging and alone, he moved to Montgomery and worked odd jobs in the segregated black neighborhood.\nA decade later, in his late eighties, too weak to work, Traylor became homeless and started to draw and paint, both past memories from plantation days and current scenes of a radically changing culture in which black people had their own businesses, schools, churches, clothing and hair styles, music, food-ways and more. Traylor witnessed profound social and political change. Raised by parents who had lived their whole lives as slaves, Traylor came of age with the first generation of African American citizens.\nHis life ultimately spanned slavery, Reconstruction, Jim Crow, segregation and the Great Migration—which led most of his children away from the South. Traylor’s generation had little and struggled inestimably; yet they stood together, persisted, and laid the groundwork for the coming era of Civil Rights.\nTraylor’s story is the ultimate American story. Having never learned to read or write, Traylor created his own visual language as a means to communicate and record the stories of his life. Traylor had an amazing way with color and is often compared to jazz and the blues; he translated an oral culture into something original, powerful, culturally rooted and entirely personal.\nBut music and folktales were much better at surviving than physical objects that demanded care, and Traylor’s art is the sole body of work made by a black artist of his era to survive. He made over a thousand drawings and paintings on discarded cardboard between 1939 and 1942; this body of work is truly a national treasure.\nMy introduction to artist Bill Traylor came with the 1982 watershed exhibit “Black Folk Art in America” at the Smithsonian Corcoran Museum of Art. I had applied for a small grant to film the opening and interview a number of the living artists who were able to attend, e.g. Blues musician and sculptor James ‘Son Ford’ Thomas, South Carolina artist Sam Doyle, Alabama’s Mose Tolliver, and woodcarver Elijah Pierce, to name a few.\nThrough the years I’ve made short films using that footage, always thinking about how to document Bill Traylor in a feature-length film. Over the more than three decades since that first encounter, my interest in Traylor continued to intensify with a desire to unravel and delve deeper into his art through the context of Southern culture and the complexities of the Jim Crow South.\nToday, Bill Traylor is one of the most celebrated self-taught artists, with one of the most remarkable and unlikely biographies. Now, coming full circle, my documentary film Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts will premiere at the opening of a retrospective of his work at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, organized by curator of Folk and Self-Taught Art Leslie Umberger.\nBill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts offers a unique perspective on a turbulent and often misunderstood century of Southern history, and on the experience of ordinary black people in extraordinary times; it also offers an inspiring lesson on the stubborn persistence of the human spirit, and the transcendent power of human creativity.\nUsing animation, new interviews, archival photography, musical and dance performances, dramatic readings, and, most importantly, Traylor’s striking drawings and paintings, Bill Traylor: Chasing Ghosts is a 90-minute documentary designed to bring the spirit of his unforgettable work to life onscreen, and to introduce one of America’s most important and famous artists you’ve never heard of.\nThe film prominently features Traylor’s enigmatic drawings and paintings, whose genius resides in their ability to tell their own stories. We will use them as Traylor drew them—as a way to conjure up the world that lived in his memory of a vanished rural past, and to respond to what he saw from the margins of an early 20th century Southern city.\nAs a seasoned filmmaker and finding a collaborating partner in writer/producer Fred Barron, we have mined the archives, explored Traylor’s plantation life and Montgomery migration, researched the context of Southern black culture and history, interviewed authorities in these fields, and compiled a resource of Traylor’s known pieces of art.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://inwardoutward.nl/publication-release-inward-outward-2021/", "date": "2023-12-09T04:13:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100800.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20231209040008-20231209070008-00598.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9233155846595764, "token_count": 1142, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__238479513", "lang": "en", "text": "Publication Release – Inward Outward 2021\nOn October 13–15, 2021, the second edition of the Inward Outward symposium took place online. Initiated between the KITLV and Sound & Vision, and with special support from the RCMC, Inward Outward brought together archival practitioners, artists, academics, and researchers to explore the status of moving image and sound archives as they intertwine with questions of coloniality, identity and race, focusing specifically around the theme of Emotion in the Archive.\nToday, we’re proud to release the second Inward Outward publication Emotion in the Archive: A Publication of the 2021 Inward Outward Symposium.\nConceived as a way to further discussions that surfaced during the symposium, this digital publication collects different contributions from the speakers of Inward Outward. Across this publication 12 individual texts unfold, interrogating the interrelation of emotion and archival practices as they intersect with coloniality: Where do we encounter emotions, affects and feelings in the archive? How are these captured in both sounds and moving images and in the practices used to organise the archive? And, most pressingly, how do these emotions inspire us to unlearn and undo the dominant imperial practices and discourses that have determined our work so far?\nThe publication begins with an abridged version of the symposium’s opening conversation, “Anger and Defiance and the Archive”, in which Amal Alhaag and Teresa Cisneros reflected on feeling everything from rage to boredom to amusement as they work in colonial archives, and what actions they take in response to those emotions.\nInspired by their talk, Stevie Nolten shares a series of questions that probe the nature and detail of “Anger in the Archive”.\nWigbertson Julian Isenia explores transnational dialogues between Black, LGBTQI+ intellectuals in “Love and Compassion amid Many Adversities: On Black, Queer Archival Practices”. In doing so, Julian embraces the often, but not always, contradictory relationships between love, critique and personal and institutional change.\nEliza Steinbock offers contemplations of discomfort by encouraging white readers in particular to lean into difficult emotions in “White Affect Caught in the Colonial Act: The Cultural Archive of Shame and Guilt”.\nMary Huelsbeck shares a description of the Wendy Clark Collection’s Love Tapes, a video art installation, and explores the unique contribution of audio and visual archives to the discussion of emotion.\nCentring the body in a dialogue between present and past, Cécile Accilien examines her own body as “a record of practices [and] values that date back centuries” and help her navigate her individual connections to collective history in “My Hair Is My Archive”.\nIn “Algerian Letters: The Jewellers of the Oumah”, keynote speaker Ariella Aïsha Azoulay ponders whether, when one’s ancestors have been doubly disappeared from colonial archives, it is possible to trace their experiences and existences through their craft and the objects they created.\nIn “Item Cannot be Displayed: Refusal as a Modality of Care”, Carine Zaayman reflects on the significance of objects and their curation in light of her recent experience of the Jagger Library fire at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She shows us how these reflections on loss and care resulted in a different kind of intervention during a workshop she facilitated at the symposium, where participants decided not to share the objects they had brought with them to the workshop.\nTaking the question of objects from the material to the digital plane, Daniela Agostinho first contemplates her discomfort with being involved in the digitisation process in “Encounters with the Danish Colonial Archive: Affect, Labour and Spaces of Care”; she then seeks insight and inspiration from artist Jeannete Ehlers’s installation Black Is a Beautiful Word. I & I (Encountering the Danish Colonial Archive) which creates context for and dialogue with what had been a static, colonial image.\nImara Limon and Inez van der Scheer explore the reframing of colonially implicated material in an adaptation of their presentation which explored curatorial practice at the Amsterdam Museum and how shame and guilt are connected to a research project and exhibition about the Golden Coach. To think beyond museum collections as they currently exist, they also speak to the museum’s collaborations with artists, asking how critical art practices can interact with museum practices and their collections, while also complicating such relationships.\nIn “The Museum Visits a Therapist”, visual artists Mirjam Linschooten and Sameer Farooq share images and descriptions of their film of the same name, which explores the similarities and connections between symptoms of and treatment for trauma and the processes by which workers restore colonial-era objects at the Tropenmuseum, the Netherlands’ largest ethnographic museum.\nFinally, in “How to Hold an Image”, Jue Yang shares her process of “interrupting the colonial gaze” by contextualising images produced for the Dutch colonial project and juxtaposing them with images of their creators and traces of herself.\nWe welcome you to download the publication.\nIf you have any thoughts or reflections in reading this publication we invite you to get in touch with us at: firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.lcc.gov.zm/city-libraries/", "date": "2023-12-08T16:32:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100762.64/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208144732-20231208174732-00805.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.937460720539093, "token_count": 219, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__135016537", "lang": "en", "text": "Lusaka City Libraries\nLusaka City Council offers library services in the city in three locations; in the Central Business District (CBD), Chilenje, Matero and Mtendere suburbs.\nWe offer a variety of research and reading materials including education books, research papers, archives and magazines. The libraries also stock periodicals and daily newspapers including Times of Zambia, Zambia Daily Mail and The Post.\nThe Internet cafe is available for those who want to surf the web or bring along your laptop and use our Wi-Fi. This service is available at the Main City Library in the CBD.\nThe exhibition hall is available where embassies, international organizations and business houses use for cultural and commercial exhibitions from time to time. Our children section carters for young readers by providing suitable materials for them.\nMembership is open to all those who visit, work or in Lusaka city. We have five categories of membership which includes: Temporary, Juvenile (Children at Primary School) , Adult Membership and Special Memberships.\nType of Membership & Charges", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://joseabell.com/", "date": "2024-04-22T07:31:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818081.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422051258-20240422081258-00056.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8128410577774048, "token_count": 152, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__142151167", "lang": "en", "text": "This tutorial explores the advantages on using high-order meshes for finite-element modeling of solids using continuum formulations.\nIn this video, I take you on a behind-the-scenes tour of my custom-built cluster, designed specifically for high-performance parallel computing using OpenSees.\nAnother tutorial on leveraging the power of OpenSeesPy with gmsh and my library gmsh2opensees. In this one we also look into performing transient analysis in OpenSeesPy with a simple model.\nIn this tutorial, I teach you how to create wonderful continuum FE models in OpenSeesPy using gmsh as pre and post-processor. We'll be using my new module gmsh2opensees.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://ww2historytalks.ie/index.php/testimonials", "date": "2023-03-24T16:45:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296945287.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230324144746-20230324174746-00640.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9673874378204346, "token_count": 776, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__196610583", "lang": "en", "text": "\"We highly recommend Joe McCabe's WW2 history presentation and display to all schools. We were delighted to welcome Joe to Maryfield College and to experience the fantastic variety of WW2 artefacts he brought to show the students. The girls were fascinated and very engaged in the whole process. This presentation and exhibit of WW2 primary history sources is suitable for all year groups from 1st to 6th year and particularly for History and English classes and equally for Transition Year. It surprised us to learn we were the first all girl's school to experience this as we believe this historical topic and associated artefacts are important for everyone in Irish society.\" - Finola Ryan, Guidance Counsellor and TY Coordinator, Maryfield College, Dublin.\nThe WW2 and Ireland history talk and exhibition are amazing. The primary historical sources are ideally suited to Junior and Senior History where Irish and European History interface. Highly recommended!\n—Gerry Hand. Former Principal, Castleblayney College, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan\nWe highly recommend Joe’s World War 2 and Ireland History Talk and Exhibition to other care homes as an educational and entertaining activity. Uniquely performed to residents with a variety of conditions including visual impairments, dementia, special needs, hearing impairments etc. this presentation is ideal for the purposes of reminiscence, entertainment and education in the nursing home setting. Joe captivates everyone in his audience and brings enormous energy to his presentation. His interaction, understanding and compassion is second to none in what can be a complex setting.\n–Naomi McElwaine , Activities Director, Esker Lodge Nursing Home, Cavan.\nMany, many thanks for the wonderful talk you gave fifth and sixth class this week. It was interesting and informative. The boys were really focused and engaged well with the material. They were also very impressed by the amount of World War 2 and 'Emergency' artefacts which they could handle. Your presentation was excellent. The delivery was fantastic and we will definitely have you back. Well done and thanks again.\n–Jennifer O'Carroll, Deputy Principal Harold Boys' N.S., Dalkey, Co. Dublin.\nI would highly recommend this talk and exhibition to any school. The amount of genuine sourced WW2 artifacts on show were just incredible. The children refer to it as “The Best History Lesson Ever” and “Amazing”. Joe’s depth of knowledge is fantastic and he relates it all back to what was happening in Ireland in the years leading up to and during World War 2. His energy and enthusiasm would entice the most reluctant child to learn about WW2 History.\n—Catríona Donohue, Principal, St Michael’s N.S, Stradone, Co Cavan.\nA fantastic educational experience for the class. Very well presented and engaging for pupils with extensive use of both visual and interactive resources throughout. An inspiring look into our past and the people involved – the boys in my class are still talking about it!\n—Mark Hanratty, Teacher, Scoil Mhuire Boys' N.S. Castleblayney, Co Monaghan.\nA big thank you to Joe for his excellent presentation to the senior classes in our school on World War 2 history. His wide range of personal knowledge of World War Two and how it affected Ireland during ‘The Emergency’ really held the children's attention. They also really enjoyed the 'hands-on' aspect with the circulation of the many fantastic original artifacts throughout the talk. A great way to bring history to life for children and to give them the opportunity to learn in a different way. Highly recommended!\n—Beryl Trenier, Principal, Fairgreen NS, Belturbet, Co. Cavan.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://coolart.org.au/history/owners-of-coolart/harry-drew-joseph-hann/", "date": "2023-12-01T22:05:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100308.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201215122-20231202005122-00570.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9753592014312744, "token_count": 486, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__99678128", "lang": "en", "text": "Harry Drew & Joseph Hann\nFollowing official approval of the transfer of the application and claim for a lease, the Paynes sold ‘Coolort’ Station to Harry Drew for 90 pounds. Drew did not hold the property for long and in February, 1854, he wrote to the Chief Commissioner, Crown Lands, requesting that his application and claim for lease be made over to Joseph Hann.\nLittle is known about Harry Drew, although he is mentioned in a history of the Preston region as one of the first horse-drawn cabbies in the original Preston settlement in the 1860s.\nThe history of Joseph Hann and his family is much better documented and their presence in the area is remembered by such local names as Hann Inlet, site of the RAN Naval Establishment, and Hann Creek Reserve.\nJoseph Hann, a farm labourer, and his family arrived in Australia from Wiltshire in 1851, aboard the ship John Know. The family consisted of Joseph, his wife Elizabeth, four sons – William, James, John and Frank, and a daughter Caroline. They settled at ‘Coolort’ in 1853 and in 1854 were granted pre-emptive right of 640 acres (259 ha) in the southwest corner of Drew’s original Coolart.\nHowever the Hanns were dissatisfied with their land. Despite good rainfall, the bush and scrub and poor native grasses – apart from dingoes and aborigines – prevented effective use of the land. In 1858 the stock assessment for “Coolart” was – 100 horses, 330 cattle, 20 acres cultivated, 620 acres uncultivated, 8000 acres Crown land.\nIn 1861, the Hanns decided to move to Queensland and Joseph with his sons William and Frank, went north seeking new land. In conjunction with Richard Daintree and other investors, they established Bluff Downs, Maryvale and Lolworth Stations on the Burdekin River, north of Charters Towers.\nIn 1864 Joseph was drowned in the great Burdekin flood of January 1864. His sons struggled with hostile Aboriginals, speargrass, dingoes and falling wool prices and in 1870 William had to overland their last 19,000 sheep back to Victoria; Lolworth and Bluff Downs were surrendered. William and Frank Hann both went onto to explore large sections of Queensland and Western Australia.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://becauseofdaniel.org/colloquy-with-matthew-n-hammonds/", "date": "2024-04-22T09:38:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818105.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422082202-20240422112202-00225.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.957391083240509, "token_count": 1264, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__116789699", "lang": "en", "text": "Converge with Matthew N. Hammonds: A Beacon of Hope in the Fight Against Osteosarcoma\nMatthew N. Hammonds, a name that symbolizes resilience, hope, and unwavering dedication in the battle against osteosarcoma, is a remarkable author who has dedicated his life to advocating for those affected by this rare bone cancer. His journey is a testament to the transformative power of courage, an innate passion for raising awareness, and a profound belief in the potential to make a difference in the lives of those touched by osteosarcoma. For those who frequent the “Because of Daniel” website, Matthew’s name embodies inspiration, expertise, and a deep affection for the world of cancer awareness and support.\nBorn in the United States, Matthew’s early life was marked by a sense of compassion, a deep understanding of the human spirit, and a genuine reverence for the strength displayed by individuals battling cancer. Growing up in a society that recognizes the significance of unity in facing health challenges, he developed a deep understanding of the transformative power of support and awareness.\nMatthew’s academic journey was heavily influenced by his early immersion in the world of healthcare, patient advocacy, and the dynamics of coping with cancer. He recognized that his life’s calling was to advocate for individuals affected by osteosarcoma, to provide support, and to use his expertise to raise awareness about this rare and challenging form of cancer. As he pursued his education, his fascination with the complexities of cancer care deepened, and his mission to make a difference in the lives of osteosarcoma patients became clear.\nMatthew’s journey as an author and advocate for osteosarcoma awareness began when he embarked on his professional career. His passion for supporting cancer patients and his commitment to raising awareness led him to explore various roles in the field. His early experiences as a healthcare worker, cancer awareness advocate, and support group facilitator laid the foundation for his profound understanding of the dynamic world of cancer care.\nOver the years, Matthew’s career continued to evolve, marked by a series of accomplishments and an unwavering dedication to the osteosarcoma community. He ventured into the realms of patient advocacy, awareness campaigns, and the creation of resources and initiatives to support patients and their families.\nMatthew’s most significant contributions were his tireless efforts to raise awareness about osteosarcoma and to provide support to individuals battling this rare bone cancer. He understood the power of empathy, the importance of information, and the role of a strong support network in the journey of healing. His work involved not only raising awareness but also creating platforms for individuals to share their stories, connect with others, and find solace in knowing they are not alone in their fight.\nOne of Matthew’s notable accomplishments was his involvement in the creation of the “Because of Daniel” website, a platform dedicated to sharing stories of hope and resilience in the battle against osteosarcoma. Recognizing his expertise and commitment, Matthew became a central contributor to the platform.\nAs an author and contributor to the “Because of Daniel” website, Matthew N. Hammonds has played an instrumental role in advancing discussions on osteosarcoma awareness, cancer support, and the power of unity in the face of this challenging disease. His articles, patient stories, and insights into the world of cancer care have become invaluable resources for individuals affected by osteosarcoma, their families, and anyone passionate about raising awareness and providing support. Matthew’s ability to convey the emotions and experiences of patients and their families in a relatable and empathetic manner has made him an essential author on the platform.\nMatthew’s writings encompass a wide range of topics, from sharing the stories of osteosarcoma patients and their families to providing information on treatment options and coping strategies. His work is not only informative but deeply inspiring, offering readers a profound connection to the transformative power of support and hope in the face of adversity.\nBeyond his contributions to the website, Matthew actively engages with his readers and fellow cancer awareness advocates, offering guidance, encouragement, and a sense of community to those passionate about making a difference in the lives of osteosarcoma patients. He understands the importance of providing support, sharing stories of hope, and fostering a sense of unity in the fight against this rare bone cancer.\nMatthew’s commitment to osteosarcoma awareness goes beyond his professional life. He actively participates in cancer awareness events, support groups, and initiatives aimed at raising funds for research and providing resources for osteosarcoma patients and their families. His dedication extends to collaborations with oncologists, researchers, and cancer support organizations that share his passion for increasing awareness and support for those affected by osteosarcoma.\nIn addition to his work in osteosarcoma awareness, Matthew is a strong advocate for pediatric cancer research, healthcare equity, and the importance of empathy in patient care. He believes in the power of community support, awareness, and hope to create a more compassionate and understanding world for individuals battling cancer. His efforts in this realm are a testament to his unwavering commitment to improving the lives of osteosarcoma patients and their families and his belief in the transformative power of support and unity.\nAs Matthew N. Hammonds continues to converge with the dynamic world of osteosarcoma awareness, patient support, and the power of hope, his name remains a symbol of inspiration, expertise, and a deep love for making a difference in the lives of those affected by this rare bone cancer.\nAs he continues to explore the world of cancer awareness, advocate for osteosarcoma patients, and promote the importance of providing support and raising awareness, Matthew N. Hammonds remains an inspirational figure for individuals affected by osteosarcoma, their families, and anyone passionate about the transformative power of empathy, hope, and support in the face of cancer. His life story is a testament to the power of dedication, patient advocacy, and the potential to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those fighting this challenging disease.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://naturesimage.com.au/product-category/e-book/", "date": "2021-09-18T17:04:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056548.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20210918154248-20210918184248-00298.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.868062436580658, "token_count": 191, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__156902812", "lang": "en", "text": "DSLR Photography In Plain English is Andrew Goodall’s 100-page, comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to DSLR Photography. It explains the three major settings of the exposure triangle – Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO – and how to combine them in Aperture Priority (AV) Shutter Priority (TV) and Manual Modes. See how Manual mode gives you maximum control of your exposures, and discover just how easy it is when it’s all explained in PLAIN ENGLISH.\nThe e-book also answers all your other questions about White Balance, Shooting RAW, Autofocus, and how to get the best out of your wide-angle and telephoto lenses.\nThis is the e-book Andrew gives to students of his Photography Essentials workshop. If you can’t make it to a weekend workshop in Maleny, “DSLR Photography In Plain English” is the next best thing!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://muslisms.com/2017/01/28/7-female-role-models-in-the-quran-and-sunnah/", "date": "2020-09-26T09:23:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-40/segments/1600400238038.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20200926071311-20200926101311-00326.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9910148978233337, "token_count": 2530, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-40__0__199193417", "lang": "en", "text": "A Queen. A powerful business woman. A scholar.\nThese titles aren’t what you would expect to hear when you hear the phrase “Muslim woman”. However, the Islamic faith is rife with examples of women who defied the conventions of their time, and were praised for it. In fact, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) told us about 4 women in history who had perfected their faith, and were guaranteed Paradise, and among them were:\n- a single mother\n- a woman who defied her husband\n- a businesswoman\n- a daughter who was forced to grow up too soon\nIf you’re a Muslim, you’ve probably heard names like Mariam, Asiyah, Khadijah, Fatima, Aishah, Bilqist. But sometimes we get wrapped up in the history of these great figures and forget to see the very human side of these great women.\nGirls today need strong role models. Ones that teach them that, no matter what situation you are in, you can make a difference without having to degrade yourself or trounce around naked. Role models that teach them that their value isn’t based on their sex appeal, but their inherent self-worth and passion.\nThe Quran and the Seerah (biography of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him) feature stories of many women who defied the conventions of their time. These women were so unique among all the women of their time that their legacies have been preserved in history.\nMary (Arabic, Mariam) is one of the 4 women that Prophet Muhammad said had perfected her faith and was guaranteed a place in Paradise. The important thing to note is that Mary is not revered simply because she was the mother of Jesus, peace be upon him, who became one of the greatest prophets to walk the earth. Mary is revered because she is amazing in and of herself. Her story is so significant that an entire surah of the Qur’an was named after her, and in Surah Mary, her early life is detailed up to the miraculous birth of her son, Jesus. Mary was known for her piety, and was chosen to be a living miracle: a virgin mother. She left her people when she was pregnant, and gave birth on her own in the middle of a desert. Walked back home where she was met with scorn and accusations. Mary was known for being a devout worshipper of God, and so her people found it strange that she would appear with a child. As soon as accusations started flying her way, she pointed at her newborn son and he responded, clearing her name. Not much is known about Mary’s life as she raised Jesus. What is known, however, is that her devotion to God and endurance through persecution remains a pinnacle of achievement to Muslims and Christians today.\nAsiyah was the wife of Pharaoh, a baby-killing sociopath with a god-complex. When Moses was placed in the river, he washed ashore near Asiyah, who fell in love with the child. She convinced Pharaoh to let them keep the baby and raise it in their house. Eventually, that boy grew up to be a prophet, and Asiyah believed in his message. Pharaoh demanded that people worship him, considering himself a god. Yet Asiyah believed in the God of Moses. She kept her faith secret at first, but eventually it was exposed to the Pharaoh. Even though she knew of his cruelty, she defied her husband and held firmly to her belief. Pharaoh commanded her to be tortured, but she held fast to her belief. Eventually she succumbed to her torture, and died. Despite her death, she was considered one of the leading women of Paradise by Prophet Muhammad.\nWhen Abraham was instructed by God to leave his wife Hajar and their son Ishmael in the baren valley of a desert, he did so. When Hajar asked why he was doing this, she asked if it was what God commanded. Abraham said yes, and said “I am leaving you in God’s care.” Despite the circumstances, Hajar said, “I am satisfied to be with God.”\nWith that she remained patient, even though she and her son were dying in the heat of the desert. When the dates and water ran out, she frantically began to search for water. She left baby Ishmael by a tree and climbed up and down the hills of Safa and Marwah, searching for water, among burning sand and rock. She did this seven times, a journey that would have taken hours. Finally, when she returned, she saw an angel standing by Ishmael, who dug into the ground and a well lept up. From there, she established a settlement around the water source, which became known as Zamzam—which still flows to this day. From there the city of Mecca had its beginnings. Hajar raised Ishmael in the settlement. Hajar’s struggle is commemorated by Muslims throughout the year, whether they are in Hajj or visiting for Umrah.\nBilqist was the Queen of Sheba, and was considered a powerful and just ruler. She ruled over modern day Yemen (though some accounts put her in Ethiopia). In the Qur’an she consulted with her advisors when Solomon asked her to abandon idolatry and embrace monotheism—Islam. Intimidated by a powerful ruler, she feared the oppression that usually comes when a ruler takes over a land. This demonstrates her wisdom and insight. Yet even still, she agreed to meet with Solomon. After Solomon convinced her of his prophethood and of God’s oneness, she abandoned idolatry and married Solomon. Yet even after this, she remained as the ruler of her country.\nKhadijah was Prophet Muhammad’s first wife, before he was a prophet. Due to rare circumstances, she inherited a prosperous business from her father when he died. She was one of the wealthiest women in Mecca. She turned down many proposals of men who were only after her fortune. Eventually, she hired a young man to oversee a trade expedition to Syria—Muhammad (peace be upon him). Impressed with his character and honesty, she proposed to him. He accepted and they were married. They had 6 children, including Fatima. When revelation began, and the Prophet embraced his prophethood, Khadijah became the first person to embrace Islam. She supported her husband, emotionally and financially, through some of the most difficult years of his life. She never criticized is religious devotion or his mission, and instead devoted her fortune to supporting him and his ambitious mission. Her death marked the Year of Sorrow, one of the most difficult times in the Prophet’s life. After her death, the Prophet would still honour her friends and family and would remember her fondly.\nLater, he would say of her: “”I have not yet found a better wife than her. She had faith in me when everyone, even members of my own family and tribe did not believe me, and accepted that I was truly a Prophet and a Messenger of Allah. She converted to Islam, spent all her wealth and worldly goods to help me spread this faith, and this too at a time when the entire world seemed to have turned against me and persecuted me. And it is through her that Allah blessed me with children.”\nFatima is the only daughter of Prophet Muhammad and Khadijah to live after her father’s death, albeit for a short time. That said, she was still crowned as one of the women of Paradise. Because of persecution, she was forced to grow up fast. She was only around 10 years old when she was scraping camel entrails off her father, which had been dumped on him by Quraishi men. After cleaning the entrails off, she stood her ground and scolded the grown men who did this to her father, and prayed against them. It wouldn’t be the first time that she was forced into situations beyond what a normal child would have to deal with. After the Prophet was driven out of Ta’if, a mob threw stones at him which caused him to bleed so much that his shoes became soaked with blood. Fatima, still a child at the time, cleaned her father’s wounds herself. Fatima gave away food to the poor, even if it meant going hungry herself. Her kind character resulted in the title “Al-Batul”, meaning The Pure One. During the Battle of Uhud and the Battle of the Trench, she tended to the wounds of the soldiers and prepared food for them.\nFatima was the only child to establish a lineage to Prophet Muhammad, through her two sons, Hasan and Hussein. As he was dying, he said that she would be the first to meet him in Paradise, and that she would be the leader of the believing women therein.\nAishah was known as a woman whose qualities surpassed those of men. She had a keen intellect, a strong memory, a fierce personality and a beautiful countenance.\nShe was haughty and stubborn at times, but was considered the most beloved to the Prophet. Whether they were racing along the sand dunes of Arabia, watching sword dancers perform in the mosque or sharing quiet intimate meals with each other, it is through Aisha that we gain most of the insights into the home life of the Prophet.\nAmong many incidents in her life, one in particular was a test of her moral character. She was accused of adultery based on slander and gossip. She knew herself that she was innocent, but even the people closest to her began to question her integrity. For a month rumours spread about her. The Prophet, though anxious about this situation, encouraged her by saying that if she was innocent, God would declare her innocent; if she was guilty, then he encouraged her to repent. Finally, in front of the Prophet and her own parents, Aisha stood her ground and said:\n“You have all heard something about me and believed it. Now if I say that I am innocent – and Allah is my witness that I am innocent – you will not believe me; and if I confess something which I never did – and Allah knows that I never did it – you will believe me. I cannot but repeat the words which the father of Prophet Yousuf (Joseph) had spoken: ‘fa-sabrun jamil’: I will bear this patiently with good grace.”\nAnd at that, the Prophet received revelation that she was, in fact innocent. Verses 11 to 21 of Surah Noor (the 24th chapter) attest to her innocence to this day.\nThe Prophet loved her the most, and spent his last moments in her arms. As is tradition of all prophets, he was buried where he died, in the house of Aishah. After the death of the Prophet, she became a primary source of wisdom and knowledge. Her house also became a school and a place of knowledge. She championed the education of women, teaching many of them personally. If any of the Companions of the Prophet had a religious disagreement or difficulty, they would go to Aisha to resolve it. Even today, her legal judgments, her statements, and her accounts of the Prophet are studied by scholars today. Her speeches were powerful and eloquent. She was at the forefront of social reform and justice.\nIt’s unfortunate that people stereotype Muslim women as quiet, shy, unremarkable home-bound servants. It’s even more unfortunate when Muslims also believe that stereotype. The belief that a woman’s only worth is to produce children is both backwards and harmful. Islam has a rich history of strong women who stood against oppression, made their voices known and changed the attitudes of the society they lived in. Their courage and personalities were not hampered by their religion; in fact they was encouraged by it. For over 1400 years, the women mentioned above—and many more—have retained their honour in history. Their example is just as relevant today as it was during their time. In an age where strong, dignified female role models are hard to come by, sometimes we forget that some of the greatest women who ever lived can be found right on our own bookshelves.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.asian-women-magazine.com/urdu/famous-poets.php", "date": "2020-07-15T10:34:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657167808.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20200715101742-20200715131742-00325.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9842497110366821, "token_count": 1043, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__249806746", "lang": "en", "text": "Urdu Poetry is a dominant cultural heritage that takes its roots from India and Pakistan. Several well-known Urdu poets are famous not only in India and Pakistan but in all over the world where there is a Muslim community.\nMany poems written by great Urdu Poets are translated into other languages and some are not just converted into another language but into another genre as well. Many ghazals or love poems communicating the feelings of the Urdu Poets are translated into songs and sung world wide.\nOne great example of an Urdu Poem that is translated into another form is the patriotic song Saare Jahan Se Achcha. This is still being sung today in India and other Muslim communities outside of India.\nPopular Urdu Poets\nMany Urdu poets are not just known for their poem and letters but some of them even entered the world of politics.\nIn here, you may find a short list of well-loved Urdu Poets and the very same people who shaped Urdu as a language and literary masterpiece.\nFamous Urdu Poet 1- Mir Taqi Mir\nHis real name is Mohammad Taqi but Mir is his takhallus and thus, he became known to many as Mir Taqi Mir.\nWhile there are several Urdu Poets that came before him, it was believed that Mir Taqi Mir is the person who shaped Urdu as a language.\nMir Taqi Mir is born in Agra but lived his life mostly in Delhi where he was known as Khuda-e-Sikhan, in English it means God of Poetry.\nHe pioneered ghazals, which are poems communicating love to a beloved.\nHe has a colorful past and these may be traced in his Urdu Poems and Verses.\nFamous Urdu Poet 2- Mirza Ghalib\nHis real name is Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan. He initially used Asad as a takhallus or pen name but a copycat whose work he does not like used the takhallus Asad and thus Mirza Ghalib changed his takhallus into Ghalib. Now, he is known in many of his works as Mirza Ghalib.\nMirza Ghalib is not just a well-loved Urdu Poet but Persian Poet as well.\nHe is known to be one of the famous contemporaries of Mir Taqi Mir. He is likewise known for his Ghazals. He writes conversational poems for the beloved but in his poems, the personality of the beloved are not specified. It may be either a women, a man or God.\nThis made his Urdu works interesting and thus he became known as the most popular and influential poet of the Urdu language.\nFamous Urdu Poet 3- Allama Muhammad Iqbal\nAllama Sir Muhammad Iqbal is a popular Urdu Poet, a philosopher and politician. He is well-educated and even has his master’s degree.\nAllama Sir Muhammad Iqbal is a well known figure in Lahore serving as a member of the Punjab Legislative Assembly and later on as president of the Muslim League in 1930.\nWhile serving for the government and his legal practice, Muhammad Iqbal did not stop writing Urdu poems. He is likewise writing in Persian and many of his works have European translations as well.\nSeveral Public Institutions are named after Allama Iqbal in Lahore and he is even a figure in a Pakistani currency.\nFamous Urdu Poet 4- Faiz Ahmed Faiz\nFaiz Ahmed Faiz is a revolutionary Pakistani Poet who is considered to be the most famous modern Urdu Poet.\nFaiz Ahmed Faiz is a supporter of the Communist Party of Pakistan. He also served as Editor of Pakistani Times and other publications. In this position, he was able to promote the cause of communism.\nBecause of this, he was sentenced to a four year imprisonment for the case Rawalpindi Conspiracy. His imprisonment made him experience the harsh realities of life and used this time to writer several of his well-loved works.\nThese Urdu works of Faiz Ahmed Faiz gave him the Lenin Peace Award and later on a nomination in the Nobel Prize.\nFamous Urdu Poet 5- Ahmed Faraz\nHis real name is Syed Ahmad Shah. He is another revolutionary Urdu poet. He is known to be a revolutionary poet as many of his poems are used in protests.\nHe is a master of Urdu and Persian language and even has taught the languages in the Peshawar University.\nThe outspoken characteristic of Ahmed Faraz may be traced when he was arrested for reciting poems in the mushaira criticizing the military rule. As a result, Ahmed Faraz went on a self imposed exile for 6 years.\nUpon his return, things have not changed and he continued to write his revolutionary poems.\nThere are other Urdu poets and many of them would get their inspirations to the famous Urdu masters.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.ericmetaxas.com/books/bonhoeffer-pastor-martyr-prophet-spy-a-righteous-gentile-vs-the-third-reich/", "date": "2014-10-21T08:42:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507444312.8/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005724-00076-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9132158160209656, "token_count": 1416, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__109161266", "lang": "en", "text": "BONHOEFFER: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy\nWho better to face the greatest evil of the 20th century than a humble man of faith?\nAs Adolf Hitler and the Nazis seduced a nation, bullied a continent, and attempted to exterminate the Jews of Europe, a small number of dissidents and saboteurs worked to dismantle the Third Reich from the inside. One of these was Dietrich Bonhoeffer—a pastor and author, known as much for such spiritual classics as The Cost of Discipleship and Life Together, as for his 1945 execution in a concentration camp for his part in the plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler.\nIn the first major biography of Bonhoeffer in forty years, New York Times best-selling author Eric Metaxas takes both strands of Bonhoeffer’s life—the theologian and the spy—and draws them together to tell a searing story of incredible moral courage in the face of monstrous evil. In a deeply moving narrative, Metaxas uses previously unavailable documents—including personal letters, detailed journal entries, and firsthand personal accounts—to reveal dimensions of Bonhoeffer’s life and theology never before seen.\nIn Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy—A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich, Metaxas presents the fullest accounting of Bonhoeffer’s heart-wrenching 1939 decision to leave the safe haven of America for Hitler’s Germany, and using extended excerpts from love letters and coded messages written to and from Bonhoeffer’s Cell 92, Metaxas tells for the first time the full story of Bonhoeffer’s passionate and tragic romance.\nReaders will discover fresh insights and revelations about his life-changing months at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem and about his radical position on why Christians are obliged to stand up for the Jews. Metaxas also sheds new light on Bonhoeffer’s reaction to Kristallnacht, his involvement in the famous Valkyrie plot and in “Operation 7,” the effort to smuggle Jews into neutral Switzerland.\nBonhoeffer gives witness to one man’s extraordinary faith and to the tortured fate of the nation he sought to deliver from the curse of Nazism. It brings the reader face to face with a man determined to do the will of God radically, courageously, and joyfully—even to the point of death. Bonhoeffer is the story of a life framed by a passion for truth and a commitment to justice on behalf of those who face implacable evil.\n“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” — DIETRICH BONHOEFFER\nPRAISE FOR BONHOEFFER: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy — A Righteous Gentile vs. the Third Reich\n“A welcome new biography of one of the 20th century’s leading lights. Metaxas magnificently captures the life of theologian and anti-Nazi activist Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945), who ‘thought it the plain duty of the Christian—and the privilege and honor—to suffer with those who suffered.’ In the finest treatment of the man since Eberhard Bethge’s Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Man of Vision, Man of Courage (1970), Metaxas presents a complete, accessible picture of this important figure, whose story is inspiring, instructive and international in scope. …A definitive Bonhoeffer biography for the 21st century.” — Kirkus Reviews\n“Eric Metaxas tells Bonhoeffer’s story with passion and theological sophistication, often challenging revisionist accounts that make Bonhoeffer out to be a ‘humanist’ or ethicist for whom religious doctrine was easily disposable. In Bonhoeffer we meet a complex, provocative figure: an orthodox Christian who, at a grave historical moment, rejected what he called ‘cheap grace’—belief without bold and sacrificial action…. Metaxas reminds us that there are forms of religion—respectable, domesticated, timid—that may end up doing the devil’s work for him.” – The Wall Street Journal\n“For anyone whose faith has been strengthened by the life and witness of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, this is the biography you have always wanted. Eric Metaxas has written a rich, detailed, and beautiful account of the great pastor and theologian who gave us The Cost of Discipleship and sacrificed his life for opposing Hitler. Metaxas’ Bonhoeffer is a monumental achievement and a deeply important work.” — Greg Thornbury, PhD, Dean of the School of Christian Studies at Union University\n“A captivating and inspiring read from start to finish. Sets the record straight on Bonhoeffer’s commitment to Scripture and his unyielding passion for truth that led him to give up his life in the battle to save the Jews of Europe. Buy it. This book could change your life.” – James N. Lane, Founder, New Canaan Society; Former General Partner, Goldman, Sachs & Co.\n“Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s great gift is that his understanding of faith in times of conflict speaks to generation after generation. Eric Metaxas’ Bonhoeffer is the biography for this generation. A masterpiece that reads like a great novel and weaves together in one opus an understanding of Bonhoeffer’s theology, the complex and tragic history of 20th century Germany, and the human struggle of a true Christian hero. Eric Metaxas is claiming his place as the preeminent biographer of Christianity’s most courageous figures.” — Martin Doblmeier, Filmmaker, BONHOEFFER\n“With great skill, energy, and warmth, Metaxas reminds us why the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer stands as a rebuke both to believers and skeptics. Rarely has the story of a Christian martyr been told with such realism and depth. It’s a gem of a book.” — Joseph Loconte, Lecturer in Politics, The King’s College, New York City; Editor of The End of Illusions: Religious Leaders Confront Hitler’s Gathering Storm\n“A stunning achievement recounting Bonhoeffer’s life with lucidity, historical detail, and a concretely contextualized handling of Bonhoeffer’s often misunderstood theological legacy. …Metaxas masterfully distills Bonhoeffer’s eventful and complex life into a true narrative biography that is comprehensive and vivid without being overwhelming.” – Matthew Miller, Christianbook.com", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.thejewishinsights.com/wp/derech-achim-piaseczna-niggun/print", "date": "2020-02-24T21:06:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145981.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20200224193815-20200224223815-00002.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9451737999916077, "token_count": 209, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__87974166", "lang": "en", "text": "by yossi | May 17, 2017 7:07 am\nThis niggun was composed in memory of the holy Piaseczna Rebbe (Rav Kalonymus Kalman Shapira). He was named after his great grandfather, the Maor Vashemesh (Rav Kalonymus Kalman Epstein) who was the Rebbe of Krakow (and hence a hint to the Krakow niggun).\nThe Piaseczna Rebbe inspired thousands of people during the darkest times of the holocaust. He brought hope and light to everyone around him and inspired so many to serve Hashem (God) with simcha (happiness).\nThis music video is meant for educational purposes, namely to tell the story of the Piaseczna Rebbe. All known sources have been referenced.\nSource URL: http://www.thejewishinsights.com/wp/derech-achim-piaseczna-niggun/\nCopyright ©2020 Jewish Insights", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://bss.com.sg/Allegro_AMS_Simulator.php", "date": "2021-10-16T11:58:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-43/segments/1634323584567.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20211016105157-20211016135157-00502.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8433164358139038, "token_count": 317, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-43__0__91891559", "lang": "en", "text": "Full-featured mixed-signal simulation\nAllegro AMS Simulator provides complete pre- and post-layout testing for analog and mixed-signal designs with powerful simulation, debugging, design, and analysis utilities.\nCadence® Allegro® AMS Simulator includes PSpice® technology at the core, providing fast and accurate simulations. This Advanced Analysis package includes utilities for sensitivity analysis, goal-based multi-parameter optimization, component stress and reliability analysis, and Monte Carlo analysis for yield estimation. The parametric plotter analyzes interdependence among parameters and converts simulation data into meaningful results. When combined with Allegro Design Entry HDL, the schematics drawn in AMS Simulator can also drive PCB layout—significantly reducing design time and eliminating redrawing errors. It includes a large library of known models and behavioral modeling techniques that make refining the analog/digital interface a straightforward task.\n- Provides fast, accurate analysis of analog and mixed-signal designs\n- Integrates seamlessly with Allegro Design Entry HDL\n- Performs AC, DC, noise, transient, and parameter sweep analyses\n- Includes magnetic parts editor for transformer and inductor design\n- Utilizes a large inventory of accurate internal models with temperature effects\n- Describes functional blocks using editable behavioral models\n- Includes library of more than 20,000 known devices and components\n- Provides automatic circuit optimizer to increase performance\n- Performs circuit sensitivity, component stress, and productive yield analyses\n- Interfaces with MATLAB Simulink for advanced electrical modeling", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://eatonchurchofchrist.com/bible-study/", "date": "2024-02-26T05:49:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474650.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20240226030734-20240226060734-00285.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9247673153877258, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__70187788", "lang": "en", "text": "A website for reading the Bible in multiple translations. Audio features are available so you can follow along as the Bible is read to you. Also there are multiple reading plans available for reading the whole or parts of the Bible over a set period of time.\nYouVersion Bible App\nDownload this app to your mobile device to read the Bible in multiple translations. Some translations can be downloaded in the app to be read offline. The app offers many other features including verse-of-the-day, reading plans, and daily devotionals.\nThe Bible Project\nThis website features a broad library of animated videos for each book of the Bible as well as Bible themes. There is also a resources page with free downloads of posters, study notes, and reading plans.\nChristian Standard & The Lookout\nThe principal magazine connecting Restoration congregations with articles, lessons, and resources.\nSermon Follow-Up Archive\nAccess the sermon follow-ups from previous months.\nPaul Nichols Archive\nAccess the past sermons, PowerPoint, and newsletters of Paul Nichols - preacher at the Church of Christ in Eaton from 2009-2023.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.kellogg.northwestern.edu/rc/other-software.htm", "date": "2020-10-30T14:53:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-45/segments/1603107910815.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20201030122851-20201030152851-00683.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8257628679275513, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-45", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-45__0__18858917", "lang": "en", "text": "Research Computing >> Software >> Other software\nOTHER SOFTWARE PACKAGES\nThis page provides a brief decription and links to software packages used by some of Kellogg's faculty and doctoral students.\n- IMSL version 3.0, a FORTRAN Mathematics and Statistics library is available in some hosts of the DCE/DFS system. It is installed with a single-user license. The vendor, Visual Numerics, has the documentation online\n- EViews, from Quantitative Micro Software. A graphical object-oriented econometrics package with emphasis in time series.\n- MathType, an add-in to Microsoft Word that replaces the Equation Editor with enhanced capabilities.\n- PrimoPDF, a free PDF converter for MS Windows (based on AFPL Ghostscript)\n- Ox, an object-oriented matrix language with syntax similar to the C, C++ and Java languages. The \"console\" version of Ox is free for academic research use and is available for Windows, as well as Linux and Unix operating systems. It is installed in the Social Science Computing Cluster.\n- QSR International (Nvivo): Content analysis, code-based qualitative analysis.\n- TDA (Transition Data Analysis), a software for Event History Analysis. Available as freeware.\n- UCINET: For analysis of actor by actor social network data. The DOS version (version IV) can be downloaded for free.\n- Vensim: For development and analysis of dynamic feedback models.\n- XY Chart Labeler, a free Excel add-in to add labels to the observations in a scatter plot. After installation, look for the add-in file in \"Program Files > AppsPro\".", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://muckrakerfarm.com/", "date": "2016-08-31T23:25:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-36/segments/1471982954852.80/warc/CC-MAIN-20160823200914-00234-ip-10-153-172-175.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9588257074356079, "token_count": 205, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-36", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-36__0__160178406", "lang": "en", "text": "Scott Anderson, Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart. The New York Times Magazine, 11 August 2016. “Beginning in April 2015, the photographer Paolo Pellegrin and I embarked on a series of extended trips to the Middle East. Separately and as a writer-photographer team, we had covered an array of conflicts in the region over the previous 20 years, and our hope on this new set of journeys was to gain a greater understanding of the so-called Arab Spring and its generally grim aftermath. As the situation continued to deteriorate through 2015 and 2016, our travels expanded: to those islands in Greece bearing the brunt of the migrant exodus from Iraq and Syria; to the front lines in northern Iraq where the battle against ISIS was being most vigorously waged.\nWe have presented the results of this 16-month project in the form of six individual narratives, which, woven within the larger strands of history, aim to provide a tapestry of an Arab World in revolt.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://jasabacklinkpro.info/casino/", "date": "2024-04-15T19:34:39Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00897.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8767597079277039, "token_count": 1416, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__157199178", "lang": "en", "text": "The Ultimate Guide to Casino Fun\nTable of Contents\nWelcome to the ultimate guide to casino fun! Whether you’re a seasoned gambler or a curious beginner, this article will provide you with everything you need to know about the exciting world of casinos. From the rich history of gambling to the latest online casino trends, we’ve got you covered. So, let’s dive in and explore the thrilling realm of casinos!\nThe Rich History of Casinos\nStep back in time and discover the fascinating origins of casinos. From ancient civilizations to modern-day establishments, the evolution of gambling will leave you amazed. Uncover the secrets behind the first gambling houses and how they shaped the casino industry we know today.\n1. Ancient Beginnings\nExplore the roots of gambling in ancient civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China. Discover the various games played and the cultural significance of gambling in these societies.\n2. The Birth of Casinos\nLearn about the emergence of the first casinos in Europe and their transformation into glamorous entertainment venues. Discover the famous gambling hotspots throughout history and the legendary characters that frequented them.\nPopular Casino Games\nGet ready to play! In this section, we’ll introduce you to some of the most popular casino games that you can find in both physical and online casinos. From classic card games to thrilling slot machines, there’s something for everyone.\n1. Blackjack: Beat the Dealer\nMaster the art of blackjack and learn how to beat the dealer. We’ll guide you through the rules, strategies, and tips to increase your chances of winning in this timeless card game.\n2. Roulette: The Wheel of Fortune\nSpin the wheel and experience the thrill of roulette. Discover the different types of roulette and the betting options available. We’ll also share some strategies to help you make the most out of your roulette sessions.\n3. Slot Machines: Jackpots and Fun\nEnter the world of slot machines and chase those exciting jackpots. Learn about the different types of slot machines and how to maximize your chances of hitting the big win. We’ll also explore the latest trends in slot machine technology.\nLooking to improve your chances of winning? In this section, we’ll share some effective strategies for popular casino games. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these tips will help you make smarter decisions and increase your odds of success.\n1. Bankroll Management\nDiscover the importance of proper bankroll management and how it can help you avoid unnecessary losses. We’ll provide you with practical tips to ensure you’re gambling responsibly and maximizing your playing time.\n2. Card Counting in Blackjack\nUncover the secrets of card counting in blackjack and how it can give you an edge over the casino. We’ll explain the basic principles of card counting and provide you with some easy-to-use techniques.\nCasino Etiquette: Do’s and Don’ts\nBefore stepping foot into a casino, it’s essential to understand the proper etiquette. In this section, we’ll outline the do’s and don’ts of casino behavior, ensuring you have a pleasant and respectful gaming experience.\n1. Dress Code\nLearn about the dress codes in different types of casinos, from casual to formal establishments. We’ll provide you with tips on how to dress appropriately for your casino visit.\n2. Handling Money and Chips\nMaster the art of handling money and chips at the casino table. We’ll teach you the proper techniques for buying chips, making bets, and cashing out your winnings.\nThe Rise of Online Casinos\nIn recent years, online casinos have become increasingly popular. In this section, we’ll explore the advantages and disadvantages of online gambling and provide you with tips for a safe and enjoyable online casino experience.\n1. Convenience and Accessibility\nDiscover the convenience of online casinos and how they allow you to play your favorite games from the comfort of your own home. We’ll also discuss the accessibility of online casinos and the devices you can use to access them.\n2. Security and Fairness\nLearn about the security measures implemented by online casinos to protect your personal and financial information. We’ll also delve into the topic of fairness and how online casinos ensure that their games are not rigged.\nCasino Rewards Programs\nGet rewarded for your loyalty! Many casinos offer rewards programs to incentivize players. In this section, we’ll explain how these programs work and how you can make the most of your casino visits.\n1. Loyalty Points and Tier Systems\nLearn about the different types of loyalty points and tier systems offered by casinos. We’ll guide you through the benefits of each level and how you can earn and redeem your rewards.\n2. Complimentary Services and Perks\nDiscover the complimentary services and perks you can enjoy as a loyal casino player. From free drinks to exclusive event invitations, these perks add an extra layer of excitement to your casino experience.\nTop Tips for Casino Goers\nReady to hit the casino floor? In this section, we’ll share some valuable tips to enhance your casino experience. From managing your time to staying focused, these tips will help you make the most out of your visit.\n1. Set a Budget\nBefore entering the casino, set a budget for your gambling activities. We’ll provide you with tips on how to stick to your budget and avoid overspending.\n2. Take Breaks and Stay Hydrated\nDon’t forget to take breaks and stay hydrated during your casino visit. We’ll explain why it’s important to give yourself some downtime and how it can positively impact your overall experience.\nCasino Safety Measures\nYour safety is of utmost importance. In this section, we’ll discuss the safety measures implemented by casinos to ensure a secure environment for players. From surveillance systems to responsible gambling initiatives, we’ll cover it all.\n1. Security Personnel and Surveillance\nLearn about the security personnel and surveillance systems in place at casinos to maintain a safe environment. We’ll explore the behind-the-scenes operations that protect both players and the casino itself.\n2. Responsible Gambling Initiatives\nDiscover the responsible gambling initiatives undertaken by casinos to promote a healthy gambling environment. We’ll discuss the resources available for players who may need assistance and how to recognize signs of gambling addiction.\nAs we come to the end of our ultimate guide to casino fun, we hope you’ve gained valuable insights into the world of casinos. Whether you choose to visit a physical casino or explore the virtual realm of online gambling, remember to gamble responsibly and have fun!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://cybersec4europe.eu/first-international-workshop-cybersec4europe-2022-venice/", "date": "2023-09-26T06:43:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00578.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9034908413887024, "token_count": 326, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__171561479", "lang": "en", "text": "During the 2022 Privacy Symposium that was held in Venice between 17-21 April 2022, representatives of CyberSec4Europe participated in an all-day workshop, the proceedings of which have been published by Springer Cham in the series, Communications in Computer and Information Science (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-36096-1).\nFor participants in the conference, Springer is making the book available for free download until 16 August 2023!\nThe book is entitled Digital Sovereignty in Cyber Security: New Challenges in Future Vision with the subtitle, First International Workshop, CyberSec4Europe 2022, Venice, Italy, April 17–21, 2022, Revised Selected Papers. The editors are Antonio Skarmeta and Sara Matheu from the University of Murcia and Antonio Lioy and Daniele Canavese from the Politecnico di Torino.\nThe book constitutes papers presented during the workshop session titled “CyberSec4Europe – Research to Innovation: Common Research Framework on Security and Privacy” during the 2022 Privacy Symposium hosted by Università Ca’ Foscari in Venice in April 2022.\nThe 11 peer-reviewed selected papers present findings, conclusions, research, and recommendations in various security-related areas, from highly technical ones (e.g., software and network security) to law and human-centric ones (e.g., governance and cybersecurity awareness).\nFor a free download, please go to: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-36096-1", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.caropop.com/", "date": "2022-06-30T18:44:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103877410.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20220630183616-20220630213616-00013.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9751970767974854, "token_count": 193, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__76354668", "lang": "en", "text": "Peter Holsapple, Pt. 1\nEpisode 39, Caropop with Mark Caro\nYou may have seen Peter Holsapple playing live with R.E.M. or Hootie and the Blowfish, but you should know his own music. He co-led and then led the dB's, delivering such smart, tuneful songs as \"Black and White,\" \"Big Brown Eyes,\" \"Living a Lie,\" \"Neverland,\" \"Amplifier\" and \"Love Is for Lovers.\" He also played in the Continental Drifters, made three excellent duo albums with Chris Stamey, and has toured and recorded under his own name. In part one of our conversation, he recalls listening to Chicago's WCFL while growing up in North Carolina, describes the dB's beginnings and Stamey's departure, and offers deep insights and colorful stories about the creative life of a songwriter/musician.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.nload.io/", "date": "2016-09-25T05:24:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-40/segments/1474738659865.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20160924173739-00047-ip-10-143-35-109.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8347980380058289, "token_count": 170, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-40__0__170895255", "lang": "en", "text": "What is NLoad?\nNLoad is an open source performance and load testing framework for .NET used for testing Websites, WCF Services or small bits of code to identify and eliminate bottlenecks at an early stage of development.\nTo get started please read the Getting Started guide for instructions on using NLoad in your projects.\nEasy to use\nSimply install a NuGet package and start load testing\nCustomize load tests to your needs\nConfigure load tests using a simple Fluent API\nDo you have feature requests, questions or would you like to report a bug? Please post them on the Issue List.\nAny contribution is greatly appreciated. Simply fork NLoad repository on GitHub and create a pull request.\nNLoad is a free and open source software, licensed under the terms of Apache 2.0 license.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.keynotespeak.com/speaker/NaomiWolf", "date": "2023-05-30T22:02:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646144.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530194919-20230530224919-00070.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9475493431091309, "token_count": 275, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__280593915", "lang": "en", "text": "Search our database of 438,449 cutting edge ideas.\nJoin 331,172 entrepreneurs, innovators and CEOs who rely on our weekly trend report to stay ahead of the crowd. You'll get special access to premium content and trend research that cannot be found anywhere else.\nThe Naomi Wolf speeches look at the many aspects of feminism and its role in society today. Wolf is an American author and political consultant.\nIn 1984, she achieved her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Yale University, and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford in 1987.\nIn the early 1990s Wolf was a spokesperson for the third-wave feminism movement, which earned her international recognition. Her focus was predominantly on beauty and the pressure that women are subjected to in order to conform to fabricated societal standards.\nWolf authored several books including 'The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women' in 1990, and 'Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries' in 2008.\nThe Naomi Wolf speeches are sure to inspire and provide insight into feminism around the globe.\nFeatured Keynote - Third Wave Feminism\nNaomi Wolf Discusses the Current State of Feminism\nIn this interesting video talk with author Naomi Wolf, she describes the current state of feminism in what she calls \"third wave feminism\" and discusses what makes it different from prevailing ideologies… Read More", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.gresswell.co.uk/planning-for-your-library-shelving", "date": "2017-04-25T04:57:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917120101.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031200-00553-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9379208087921143, "token_count": 964, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__233528334", "lang": "en", "text": "Planning for your library shelving\nThe school and college library plays an ever increasing role in shaping the future of our students. An attractive library space can create a destination for students, attracted by a modern library with new furnishings, learning materials, technology and services. It’s no secret that young people can be put off by the negative stereotypes of quiet, dingy libraries but now is the time to reconnect with your students and create modern, comfortable and welcoming library interiors with new furnishings and technology.\n- Total book stock and other material or media i.e. magazines, DVDs, CDs etc.\n- Consider age groups, number and types of readers - this will have a bearing on the height of shelving and furniture\n- Number of study spaces - size and type and preferred layout i.e. table, single or group study carrels\n- Mood - what sort of atmosphere are you trying to create?\nQuite often the book stock will represent the largest single requirement for furniture i.e. the book shelving. As a guide:\n- For children’s picture books allow approx. 60 titles per 900mm shelf length\n- For general fiction/non-fiction approx. 30-35 books per 900mm shelf length\n- In secondary schools and colleges, shelving may be taken up to 1800mm high, giving five shelves per bay. Having established the number of shelves and bays required, consider the types of shelving available to use:\n- Wall Fixed Units - should only be used on solid walls. They have the advantage of being less expensive and can be fitted above radiators and heating pipes. However, they are not as easy to remove or relocate\n- Wall Free-standing Units - can be used against solid or partition walls. Easily removed and relocated. Disadvantage - cannot be fitted around radiators or heating pipes\n- Double-sided Island Units - provide compact, free-standing storage. The benefit of using Island Units is to allow easy access to material on both sides. Units can be placed in straight rows or positioned at angles to make effective use of space\n- Mobile Island Units - should generally be no more than two bays long and four shelves high (1500mm). For safety, locking castors should always be fitted. These units provide complete flexibility and are perfect for multi-purpose rooms\nFunction and purpose\nIdentify the role of the library - is it just to act as a resource for books and learning; will it also be used as a class study centre; double up as a classroom or be an IT/learning centre? Consulting with users and those involved with the school can be very useful and will ensure that you create a library that is relevant as well as functional.\nGet the right mood\nThe right furnishings, colour schemes and accessories can change a library at a glance. It should be a destination to study, to socialise with peers and to have some personal space to dip into, not only books but magazines, DVDs and lifestyle resources.\nTo discard the image of a library being predominantly quiet, think about creating:\n- Areas or hubs for specific needs and uses\n- Optional areas for quiet reading or study using study tables\n- More relaxed, informal reading areas with magazine storage and display\n- Comfortable, soft furnishings such as bean bags and sofas for students to relax\n- Areas for class/group discussions with larger tables\n- Music areas with comfortable seating for some personal space\n- A space with some level of acceptable noise\nThis is a key time when young people are highly motivated to look for places to study, revise and get support and assistance on coursework from Tutors and Librarians. The school or college library can offer a place of privacy and quiet which may not be available at home or in the classroom.\nWhen planning your library, think about the busy times and look at flexible layouts and furnishings that can be re-jigged to cope with extra demand. Consider furniture designed for easy stacking and storage when not in use. Screens can create temporary work space areas and give students and staff some valuable space.\nLast but not least\nOnce you have your new library, don’t forget the everyday essentials such as good quality book supports to keep your book stock orderly and book coverings to extend the life of your collection.\nQuality, durability and flexibility are as important as the costs being within budget. Free delivery is often available on orders over a certain amount and, remember, most furnishings are available in a range spanning from economy through to top end. With heavy student wear and tear, it may not always be economical to go for the cheapest option. Look for functionality, sustainability and overall value for", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://greencalgary.temp.lexi.net/ecostore/", "date": "2019-10-19T20:31:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986697760.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20191019191828-20191019215328-00417.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9188928604125977, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__214405264", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to the Green Hub! Green Calgary's not-for-profit EcoStore has been a cornerstone of Calgary's green community for over a decade, providing a wide range of eco-friendly products where all the proceeds go right back into providing innovative environmental programs to Calgarians! Our Green Hub is also the location of the Little Green Library, an environmental-focused lending library with a wide variety of books & dvds to help you on your green journey! Have a question about one of our products, services, or spaces? Please feel free to contact us at 403-230-1443 x222.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://politiken.dk/newsinenglish/art5435657/Local-historian-finds-Hans-Christian-Andersenrsquos-first-fairy-tale", "date": "2018-11-21T10:34:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-47/segments/1542039747665.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20181121092625-20181121114625-00428.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9702694416046143, "token_count": 722, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-47__0__73377213", "lang": "en", "text": "By Camilla Stockmann\nAnd thus it happened. A local historian from Funen has found a hitherto unknown fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen called “The Tallow Candle” at the bottom of a 15 kilo archive box.\nThe discovery took place at the beginning of October at the National Archive for Funen in Odense, and for the past two months, one of Denmark’s leading Hans Christian Andersen experts, Ejnar Stig Askgaard of the Odense City Museum, has been studying the yellowed pages.\n»This is a sensational discovery. Partly because it must be seen as Andersen’s first fairy tale, and partly because it shows that he was interested in the fairy tale as a young man, before his authorship began«, Askgaard says.\n»And I am in no doubt that it has been written by Andersen«, he adds.\nWas written by Andersen Another two of the country’s leading H.C. Andersen experts – Research Librarian Bruno Svindborg of the Royal Library and Prof. Johan de Mylius Ph. D. of the Andersen Centre and the University of Southern Denmark were presented with the fairy tale yesterday and agree that the text in all probability was written by Andersen.\nWhile occasional poems written by Hans Christian Andersen pop up now and again, the last time that an important Andersen discovery was made in the archives was in the mid-1920s, when Hans Brix found the author’s memoirs at the Royal Library.\nIn literary terms, de Mylius and Askgaard say that The Tallow Candle is not at the level of the more mature and polished fairy tales that we know from Andersen’s later authorship. The tale is one from his youth, and probably from his time at school, with the tone of the work reminiscent of his time at the Latin School in Slagelse and Elsinore from 1822 to 1826.\nNonetheless, Askgaard says the document is an important one.\n»It’s like a high to be able to work with his first attempt at a fairy tale. It was a great experience to read it for the first time«, Askgaard says.\nBorrowed books from a woman\nIn particular the 190 year old pages throw light on the important personal relationship that Andersen as a boy had with the woman he gave the fairy tale to – a vicar’s widow Mme Bunkeflod.\nMme Bunkeflod lived in a home for respectable ladies and widows opposite Andersen’s childhood home. She was a woman Andersen visited, read for and borrowed books from as a child.\n‘To Madam Bunkeflod from her devoted H.C. Andersen’, the front page of the document reads.\nDOCUMENTATION Read The Tallow Candle in English\n»It’s a wonderful little document as art of the history of Hans Christian Andersen. The fairy tale was a present. A present of thanks to a woman whose home had been very important to him«, Askgaard says.\nHans Christian Andersen’s literary debut came in 1829 and he was generally viewed as an important author by his 19th century contemporaries. He began writing his fairy tales in the mid-1830s, and it is these for which he is generally known, particularly in countries such as China and Japan. Andersen has been translated into some 125 languages, coming second only in the number of translations by the Bible.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://kerryr.net/webwriting/tools_dictionaries.htm", "date": "2018-01-22T00:38:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084890928.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20180121234728-20180122014728-00694.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8262638449668884, "token_count": 997, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__115374205", "lang": "en", "text": "Dictionaries, Thesauri, and Usage Resources|\nCommon Errors in English Usage\nPaul Brians' book: 'Common Errors in English Usage' is available in most good book stores (ISBN 1-887902-89-9), or you can access the online version available from the home page: http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/index.html.\nThe Everest Dictionary is compiled and maintained by Romanian software developer Daniel Vladutu, and is distributed as freeware.\nThe Everest dictionary is actually a collection of dictionaries, for multiple languages. Apart from the English standard dictionary, English database dictionaries include specialist dictionaries for antonyms, acronyms, holonyms, hypernyms and synonyms.\nThe interface and right-click menu from the system tray take a little getting used to, and there are a number of online resources that are easier to use, but - as an offline, portable specialist dictionary resource - the Everest Dictionary is extremely useful.\nThe Everest Dictionary can be downloaded from:\nhttp://www.free-soft.ro/index-en.html. A list of mirror sites and dictionary database download sites is available at: http://www.free-soft.ro/download.html.\nThe UltraLingua dictionary/thesaurus is more suitable for those whose jobs are primarily related to writing and/or editing.\nUltraLingua includes technical terms and slang, idiomatic expressions, pronunciation guides, a power search mode that allows wildcards and basic regular expression searching, the ability to search for usage examples on the Web, automatic verb conjugation, and in-built grammar references.\nUltraLingua also allows you to customise the dictionary by adding your own entries.\nAdditional information and a trial version download are available from: http://www.ultralingua.com/en/dictionary/english-win.html\nUltraLingua costs about US$30.\nUltraLingua also has a Web service available at: http://www.ultralingua.net/\nWordWeb is a nice dictionary/thesaurus tool that provides a wide range of definitions, synonyms, and related words.\nWordWeb is extremely simple to use, and is suitable for all styles of writing. WordWeb is a useful tool for all writers and editors, but is most suitable to those for whom writing is a secondary task.\nThe WordWeb dictionary/thesaurus tool is provided as freeware from: http://wordweb.info/free/\nA Pro version is available from the site and includes word finding, anagram, editing, vocabulary building, usage examples, usage tagging, and customisation features. WordWeb Pro costs AU$29 (without add-ins).\nOnline Dictionary and Thesaurus Resources\nBartleby.com: Great Books Online provides searchable access to a number of dictionaries and thesauri, as well as a large number of other reference and literary resources.\nSearch individual references from the home page: http://www.bartleby.com/. You can browse individual references, search all references at the same time, or filter your search to specific types of references, from: http://www.bartleby.com/reference/.\niTools provides a search interface to multiple dictionaries and thesauri at:\nhttp://www.itools.com/lang/. This page also includes a search interface to specialist terminology online resources.\nThe Cambridge Dictionaries Online at: http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ cover British, American, and Australian English, and include idioms and phrasal verbs.\nDictionary.net at http://www.dictionary.net/ is a great, easy-to-use online resource. Search any word to bring up definitions, antonyms, quotes, usage examples, rhymes, and idioms. Thanks to Serge for the recommendation.\nLinks to other subject-specific dictionaries and thesauri can be found from:\nMacquarie Dictionary and Thesaurus\nWhile all dictionaries, thesauri, and other references are valuable for finding meanings and alternative words, the spelling (often American English) may not be consistent with Australian English.\nAustralian organisations often standardise on the Macquarie dictionary for spelling. The Macquarie dictionary/thesaurus maintains an online service at: http://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/ (subscription: AU$19.95).\nMacquarie also has drag-and-drop-for-definition versions of its dictionary (AU$49.95) and thesaurus (AU$29.95) for sale from their Web site.\nJargon Busting Resources Plain English Alternatives for Jargon Words", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.richlandcollege.edu/library/who/MLA.html", "date": "2015-02-28T05:19:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-11/segments/1424936461650.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20150226074101-00157-ip-10-28-5-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8995741009712219, "token_count": 140, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-11", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-11__0__29643657", "lang": "en", "text": "A librarian at the reference desk is always available to assist students with MLA format for specific sources.\nThe library offers free classes (lasting 1.5 hrs.) in L126 in the library on MLA format. See the schedule on the web.\nThe library website has a sample research paper that students may use as a model. Also, the library maintains a web page with a variety of MLA examples.\nIndividual MLA handouts with examples are available in the library.\nThe library subscribes to NoodleTools, a citation generator, that is available to all students and teachers at Richland.\nThe Richland College Library Handbook is on the web and contains many pages of MLA examples.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://catholicheartablaze.com/deposit-of-faith-virgin-mary/", "date": "2024-04-20T01:29:50Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817463.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419234422-20240420024422-00099.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9547123908996582, "token_count": 5663, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__103791680", "lang": "en", "text": "A Critical Reflection on:\n“…by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.”\nThe Nicene Creed is the profession of the Christian faith and contained within in it are all of the core beliefs of the faith. By proclaiming these words, the Christian is providing verbal assent to the contents of the Deposit of Faith. While these words seem basic on a superficial level, many doctrines and implications are bound within them. This paper will provide a close examination of the words “by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” Monumental truths about the person of Jesus and how his mother illuminates these truths can be extracted from this seemingly simple statement.\nThe foundational scripture passage for the conception of Jesus by the Holy Spirit in the virginal Mary is found in Luke 1:26-38. The angel Gabriel appears to the Virgin Mary, telling her she will conceive a child and she shall name him Jesus. Alarmed, Mary asks the angel how it is possible since she is a virgin and Gabriel reveals to her that the Holy Spirit will descend upon her and she will conceive her son. Obedient to God’s will, Mary provides her “Fiat”, her consent, and the event is completed with the angel’s departure. The words in this passage are very straight-forward and do not leave room for misunderstanding the statement, “by the power of the Holy Spirit he born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” However, with further examination into the account, much more is revealed about the mission of the Blessed Trinity and Mary as well as how she illuminates the truths of her son.\nThe fact that the Holy Spirit is the one to descend upon Mary in order to conceive Jesus shows how the mission of the Spirit is always connected to the mission of the Son. Other scriptural verses that allude to this joint mission of the Spirit and the Son are Galatians 4:6, John 3:34, and John 7:39. The Spirit and the Son are intimately connected in the life of the Blessed Trinity and are inseparable. The revelation of that connection is established in the account of Jesus’ conception and continues to be reinforced in following scriptural accounts.\nMary’s virginity is also very significant. In order to remove any possibility for an argument that Jesus had a human father, Mary had to be a virgin. This establishes Jesus’ true humanity which he only obtains from his mother and his true divinity which he receives only from his heavenly Father. Mary’s divine motherhood is further supported throughout Scripture as she is called “the mother of Jesus” and “the Mother of my Lord”. The early Church Fathers relied on this scriptural foundation to define the doctrine of “Theotokos” which establishes Mary as the “Mother of God” or “God-bearer”. In his article, “Christ-Centered Catechesis through Mary”, Dr. Petroc Willey asserts that Mary is a mirror of the truths of the Faith, or a living Catechism. Through the doctrine of Theotokos, the unity of the two nature of Jesus, human and divine, are solidified. The development of this doctrine is first revealed in Scripture.\nMary’s free consent to the will of the Father is also scripturally significant. Jesus’ very mission was for the salvation of man which was lost with the first sin of Adam and Eve. Frank Sheed provides extensive scriptural references that define the mission of Christ which are all bound up in the ultimate mission of salvation. The Son came to “take away the sin of the world.” Before examining Mary’s consent, it is important to first go back and examine the free consent under which sin entered the world. Adam and Eve were created with free will. In eating the fruit of the forbidden tree, they lost their trust in God, abused their freedom, and willfully disobeyed what God commanded. It was fitting that the remedy for that sin came about by willful obedience to God’s will. In Lumen Gentium the Church confirms it is appropriate that, because death that was brought about by the consent of a woman, life would be restored by the consent of a woman. It is true that early Church fathers interpreted Scripture the same way as St. Iranaeus proclaimed in “Against Heresies”, “And thus also it was that the knot of Eve’s disobedience was loosed by the obedience of Mary. For what the virgin Eve had bound fast through unbelief, this did the virgin Mary set free through faith.” (Irenaeus AH, Book III, Chap 2)\nBecause Mary freely cooperates with the mission of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit to bring about salvation for humanity, and because the truths about her reflect the truths about her Son, it is of the upmost importance that the statement regarding her is placed in the Creed as a central belief. With her prominence in the central proclamation of belief alongside the Holy Spirit and her Son, the Deposit of Faith establishes the importance of teaching about her early and often as she illuminates the Christocentricity of all Church teaching. Johannes Hofinger states that Marian dogma leads to a “fuller understanding of the mystery of Christ”. (Hofinger p. 14) In light of this, the authors of the Catechism find it fitting to place the dogma of the Immaculate Conception within the teaching on this line in the Creed.\nIt has already been established, based on the discussion of Mary as Theotokos, that Jesus is fully human and fully divine in one man. With this truth in mind, it is appropriate that the Church defines the Immaculate Conception, the dogmatic teaching that Mary herself was born without original sin, since God is not compatible with sin and could not exist within a body containing the stain of sin. In his work, “The Predestination of the Virgin Mother and her Immaculate Conception”, Fr. Peter M. Fehlner establishes the scriptural proofs that salvation cannot come about through a vessel stained by sin and therefore Mary must have a unique holiness. Gabriel’s greeting to Mary, “Hail, full of grace” implies that she was spared from the effects of Original Sin, since one who is stained with sin cannot be “full” of grace. Further, the incompatibility of God and sin is established in the Old Testament. The Ark of the Covenant cannot be touched by a sinful man or he will be struck dead. Therefore, if Jesus is the mediator of the New Covenant, Mary is the Ark of the New Covenant and, according to a precedent set by God himself, cannot contain sin. This truth about Mary only serves to elevate the truth of the divinity of her Son. While the Immaculate Conception has always been a truth, the unfolding and understanding of doctrine happens slowly over time in response the particular needs of the faithful. This dogma was fully declared by the Magisterium in the document, Ineffabilis Deus in 1854.\nIn proclaiming the foundational truths of the Catholic Faith in the Creed, certain implications arise as to how they are to be celebrated in Liturgy, the Christian life, and in prayer. It is not enough to simply believe something. It must be internalized and fully lived if it is firmly believed to be Truth.\nWith regard to celebration in Liturgy, the statement “by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man” is a reminder of the mission of salvation for men and the role each of the persons of the Holy Trinity. Mary was spared from the effects of Original Sin by the merits of her Son which were applied to her outside of time. The grace she enjoyed from the beginning is the grace that is available to all men, bestowed by the Father through the merits of the Son. Thus the reception and participation in this grace is the goal of the liturgy. Mary’s fiat indicates her cooperation in bringing about the Son who has come to redeem the world. Without her consent, there would be no liturgy to celebrate. Jesus receives his human flesh from his virginal mother and it is the same flesh that is consumed in the Holy Eucharist. Likewise, the same flesh that was contained within Mary is also contained in those who consume the Eucharist allowing for a “sacramental and ecclesial communion with Mary”. Man is able to become a living tabernacle just as she was a living tabernacle. Because of the unique role Mary plays in providing mankind access to the liturgy as well as to the flesh of her Son, it is fitting that there are certain days in the liturgical calendar to celebrate the truths about her that illuminate the truths about her Son. Liturgical celebrations devoted to her remain consistent with the all liturgy being ordered to the goal of man’s participation in the reception of his divine grace.\nAnother result that came about from Mary’s fiat is that he obtained from her a human face for man to gaze upon and worship. Prior to Jesus’ Incarnation, there was no way to produce a physical image of God. Since man was made in the image and likeness of God, and Jesus was God made man, Jesus reveals in his physical body what was intended for man upon his creation. Sacred images of Jesus and his mother on whom the Holy Spirit descended serve as reminders of the perfect image of God and thus, Christ is glorified through their use in liturgical celebrations. In the 8th Century, Andrew of Crete explains the normal and acceptable use of icons in the early Church in his work, “On the Veneration of Sacred Images.” Andrew states that there is nothing abnormal about the use of icons in Christianity and lists three specifics examples of their use and how they glorify the Christ by revealing his humanity which he obtained from his mother.\nAnother facet for approaching what is declared in the Creed is to ponder what the call to action for members of the church might be in terms of positively responding through an active Christian life. When Mary provided her free consent for the Holy Spirit to descend upon her, her fiat was a perfect act of faith. Faith is the theological virtue that allows a believer to completely trust God’s will and act accordingly by living in a way that reflects their faith in God through action. Mary’s witness of perfect faith, and the descent of the Holy Spirit upon her because of that faith, helps Christians understand what it means to have faith and act on it in their own lives. The virtues that radiate from her through her response to Gabriel, because of her foundational virtue of faith, are humility, chastity, and obedience. Expanding on Mary’s example of a virtuous life, St. Bernard of Clairvaux urges his audience to use her a model for a virtuous life, saying:\n“O man, if it is beneath your dignity to follow the example of a man, surely it will not be beneath you to follow your Creator. Maybe you can no longer follow him where he stooped for you. That is to say, if you cannot follow the high road of virginity, at least take the sure road of humility. If anyone, even a virgin, should turn aside from this strait way, it seems he does not follow the Lamb wherever he goes.”\nHere, St. Bernard clearly recognizes the difficulty of a perfectly virtuous life due to man’s sinful nature. However, he asserts that even if higher virtues are too difficult, a Christian should still strive for virtue according to his greatest ability. In not pursuing any virtue at all, one cannot call himself a Christian because he is not following Jesus.\nThe Virgin Mary’s fiat which allowed the Holy Spirit to descend upon her to bring about Savior of the World is also an example of perfect Christian prayer. To say, “Behold I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be done to me according to your word” is to faithfully consent to God’s will with complete trust that he will provide all of the strength and grace necessary to carry it out. While Christian prayer can consist of many elements including praise, thanksgiving, and petitions and be meditative or verbal, it reaches its perfection in complete surrender to his will as demonstrated by Mary’s fiat. Therefore, the line in the Creed – “by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.” – is a call for Christians to give their own fiat to God. In an article that discusses Mary’s fiat with regard to its application in catechetics, author Gary Sullivan beautifully states the following: “Catechists formed in Mary’s mould are like little arks. In her pattern we have been overshadowed by the Holy Spirit in Baptism, filled and empowered in Confirmation, and impregnated with the liturgical Word.” It is the goal of Christian prayer “to be wholly God’s, because he is wholly ours.” By responding with faithful prayer, the Christian allows the Holy Spirit to descend upon him and facilitate a close and intimate encounter with the person of Jesus, just like Mary.\nThe fundamental belief stated in the Creed that “by the power of the Holy Spirit he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man” has a kerygmatic message at its core. The kerygma is essentially the proclamation of the gospel message which is to restore humanity to a filial relationship and life in the Holy Trinity. Therefore, Mary is the first deliverer of the kerygma to God’s people. In her obedience, Mary undoes what Eve did through her disobedience. The grace and life in the Holy Trinity that were lost with the first sin could now be restored through Mary’s fiat. Her free consent allowed the Holy Spirit to bring about the Incarnate Word of the Father for the sake of the salvation of souls. She allows the complimentary mission of each person of the Holy Trinity to use her body, so that the Son might have his own body through which to communicate with his people. That human body would go on to preach, tell stories, perform miracles, and have relationships in order to further reveal God. That human body would eventually suffer, die, resurrect, and ascend, taking all of the sin that came about from man’s first fall upon his own flesh and later glorifying that tortured flesh. The kerygma itself begins with Mary’s fiat and the Holy Spirit’s descent upon her.\nThe seemingly simple words of the Creed are permeated with implications and responsibilities. In proclaiming their Truth, not only is belief proclaimed, but believers are called to celebrate the liturgy, live a virtuous life, and participate in fervent prayer. In drawing out all of these aspects of the Catholic faith in the Creed’s words, the Christian has a close and personal encounter with the person of Jesus and can, in return, introduce him and his mission to others. Hofinger wisely highlights the importance of the teacher to have his own personal relationship with Christ in order to introduce him to others. In order to provide an effective proclamation of the Gospel message to others, a teacher must cultivate “kerygmatic virtues” which are all perfectly exemplified in Mary.\nAndrew of Crete. “On the Veneration of Sacred Images” in Mary and the Fathers of the Church: The Blessed Virgin Mary in Patristic Thought, edited by Luigi Gambero, Translated by Thomas Buffer. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1999.\nFather Luigi Gambero’s work evaluates and unfolds what the early Church Fathers had to say with regard to the Virgin Mary. This process shows how the Marian doctrines and dogmas have slowly been unveiled over time without contradiction to what has been known about her from the earliest stages of Christianity. Reading the works of the early Church Fathers helps with the process of passing on the Deposit of Faith because it shows that the current understanding of Mary is not new or invented. It was all contained in the deposit from the beginning. Andrew of Crete provides an 8th Century understanding of the importance of sacred icons is both appropriate and historical. Mary, giving Jesus his human body, enabled God to be depicted in religious art in a real and tangible way.\nBernard of Clairvaux. Homilies in Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Translated by Marie-Bernard Said. Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1993.\nPius IX. Ineffabilis Deus. Vatican City: Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 1854.\nThis book is a collection of four homilies written by St. Bernard of Clairvaux who lived in the 11th Century. St. Bernard had a deep love of Mary and expressed it in these homilies. What is notable about his works is that they are permeated, or impregnated, throughout with citations to Sacred Scripture. He knew Scripture very well and unabashedly drew from it extensively to show what was revealed about Mary through a careful reading. In the cited quotation, he finds in Mary a perfect model of Christian virtue and implores his audience to follow her example to the best of their ability. This is relevant with regard to the proclamation of the Creed because what is understood about the Virgin Mary by the Church is revealed by the inspired Word of God.\nCatechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition. Vatican City: Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 2007.\nFehlner, Fr. Peter M. “The Predestination of the Virgin Mother and Her Immaculate Conception” in Mariology: A guide for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Consecrated Persons, edited by Mark Miravalle, 213-276. Goleta: Seat of Wisdom Books, 2007.\nMariology is an extensive collection of in-depth essays by theologians regarding the Virgin Mary. The book would be difficult for a person with limited understanding of Marian doctrine and dogma and is not a good starting point for learning about Mary. However, for those responsible for handing on the Deposit of Faith, these essays can help deepen their understanding of Mary and her role in Salvation History. This deeper understanding will, in turn, help to facilitate a more intimate relationship with Jesus through his mother. Father Fehlner’s essay focuses on the Immaculate Conception. Illuminated by an understanding of the Immaculate Conception, deeper implications can be extracted from the words of the Creed.\nHofinger, Johannes. The Art of Teaching Christian Doctrine: The Good News and its Proclamation. Mansfield Centre: Martino Publishing, 2016.\nIrenaeus, “Against Heresies” in Mary and the Fathers of the Church: The Blessed Virgin Mary in Patristic Thought, edited by Luigi Gambero, Translated by Thomas Buffer. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1999.\nFather Luigi Gambero’s work evaluates and unfolds what the early Church Fathers had to say with regard to the Virgin Mary. This process shows how the Marian doctrines and dogmas have slowly been unveiled over time without contradiction to what has been known about her from the earliest stages of Christianity. Reading the works of the early Church Fathers helps with the process of passing on the Deposit of Faith because it shows that the current understanding of Mary is not new or invented. It was all contained in the deposit from the beginning. In the 4th Century, St. Irenaeus is able to illustrate the link between Eve’s first sin and Mary’s co-operation in the reparation for that sin.\nNew American Bible, Student Edition. World Catholic Press, 1987.\nPaul VI. Lumen Gentium. Vatican City: Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 1964.\nLumen Gentium is the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church which was a product of the council of Vatican II. There was some debate about the inclusion of a chapter on Mary and whether that should be in a separate document in order to not alienate non-Catholic Christians. It was determined that since Mary has an important role both in the Church and in Salvation History, it should be included. Including Mary in a Constitution on the Church is fitting as her inclusion in the Nicene Creed was equally important in the earliest Church. She is the first disciple, the first Christian, and a cooperator in the delivery of the kerygma.\nRoy, Fr. Neil J. “Mary and the Liturgical Year” in Mariology: A guide for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Consecrated Persons, edited by Mark Miravalle, 607-666. Goleta: Seat of Wisdom Books, 2007.\nMariology is an extensive collection of in-depth essays by theologians regarding the Virgin Mary. The book would be difficult for a person with limited understanding of Marian doctrine and dogma and is not a good starting point for learning about Mary. However, for those responsible for handing on the Deposit of Faith, these essays can help deepen their understanding of Mary and her role in Salvation History. This deeper understanding will, in turn, help to facilitate a more intimate relationship with Jesus through his mother. Father Roy’s essay elaborates on how Mary’s role into the Church necessarily draws her into the second pillar of the Catechism. Given her cooperation in the bringing about of redemption for man, it is fitting that she be incorporated into the celebration of the Christian mystery.\nSheed, Frank. Theology and Sanity. San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1993.\nSullivan, Gary. “From Fiat to Magnificat: A Catechetical Journey” in The Sower, 30.4.\nGary Sullivan writes a short essay showing how the words Mary speaks in Scripture provide catechetical lessons. As the first follower of Christ, it is appropriate she is also the first catechist. For the purposes of this essay, a focus on her fiat helped with drawing out the words of the Creed. Without Mary’s fiat, the Holy Spirit would not have descended upon her and make the Father’s Word Incarnate. With regard to catechizing, her fiat provides a perfect example of a response of faith to God which results in an intimate relationship with his son. The purpose of catechesis and handing on the Deposit of Faith is to inspire the same type of response in all Christians, intending the same type of intimate encounter.\nWilley, Petroc. “Editor’s Note: Christ-Centered Catechesis through Mary.” In Catechetical Review, 32.2.\nIn his short article, Dr. Willey explains that what the Church teaches about Mary reveals more about her son with the result of bringing him greater glory. Common misunderstandings about Mary “worship” are cleared up by Dr. Willey. Mary receives the grace and honor she does because of who her son is. Therefore, any truth about her mirrors a Truth about Jesus. In order for the hypostatic union of Jesus’ two natures in one person to be true, he necessarily had to born of the Holy Spirit and virginal woman. Therefore, the statement in the Creed regarding being born by the Spirit to a woman, reveals this hypostatic union.\n Catechism of the Catholic Church, (Vatican City: Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 2007), #185-186.\n CCC #485.\n CCC #689\n Luke 1:43; John 2:1, 19:25; CCC #495\n CCC #495\n Petroc Willey, “Christ-Centered Catechesis through Mary” in Catechetical Review 32.2.\n Frank Sheed, Theology and Sanity (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1993), 233-237.\n John 2:29\n CCC #397\n CCC #494\n Paul VI, Lumen Gentium (Vatican City: Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 1964), 56.\n St. Irenaeus, “Against Heresies” in Mary and the Fathers of the Church: The Blessed Virgin Mary in Patristic Thought, edited by Luigi Gambero, Translated by Thomas Buffer (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1999), 54.\n Fr. Peter Fehlner, “The Predestination of the Virgin Mother and Her Immaculate Conception” in Mariology: A guide for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Consecrated Persons, edited by Mark Miravalle, (Goleta: Seat of Wisdom Books, 2007), 232-233.\n CCC #491; Luke 1:28.\n 2 Samuel 6:7.\n Pius IX. Ineffabilis Deus. Vatican City: Liberia Editrice Vaticana, 1854.\n CCC #492\n CCC #1077\n Fr. Neil J. Roy, “Mary and the Liturgical Year” in Mariology: A guide for Priests, Deacons, Seminarians and Consecrated Persons, edited by Mark Miravalle, (Goleta: Seat of Wisdom Books, 2007), 610-611.\n Ibid, 611.\n CCC #1159\n CCC #1161\n Andrew of Crete, “On the Veneration of Sacred Images” in Mary and the Fathers of the Church: The Blessed Virgin Mary in Patristic Thought, edited by Luigi Gambero, Translated by Thomas Buffer (San Francisco: Ignatius Press, 1999), 398-399.\n CCC #1814\n Bernard of Clairvaux. Homilies in Praise of the Blessed Virgin Mary, translated by Marie-Bernard Said, (Kalamazoo: Cistercian Publications, 1993), 12.\n CCC #2617\n Gary Sullivan, “From Fiat to Magnificat: A Catechetical Journey” in The Sower, 30.4.\n CCC #2617\n Johannes Hofinger, The Art of Teaching Christian Doctrine: The Good News and its Proclamation, (Mansfield Centre: Martino Publishing, 2016), 198.\n Ibid., pp. 199-202", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://aij.ijcai.org/about-this-website/", "date": "2023-12-02T05:51:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00188.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9103890657424927, "token_count": 156, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__255251022", "lang": "en", "text": "The present website is dedicated to the editorial activities of the Artificial Intelligence Journal Division (AIJD). This division is in charge of the acquisition, reception, selection, and evaluation of contributions to the Artificial Intelligence Journal, and the website contains information pertaining to those operations.\nPublication matters, including the preparation of final manuscripts for printing and posting on the web, as well as subscriptions, management of copyrights, and so forth are handled by Elsevier BV which is the publisher of the Journal. Please see the AIJ@Elsevier website for additional information.\nThe copyright for the textual contents of this website belongs to the AIJD. Permission to use some of these texts, e.g. for the website of another journal may be granted but requires an explicit permission.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://traviscad.org/events/homestead-exemption-seminar/", "date": "2024-03-01T23:44:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947475711.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20240301225031-20240302015031-00345.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9459336996078491, "token_count": 98, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__208731834", "lang": "en", "text": "Homestead Exemption Seminar\nIn 2023, the average Travis County property owner saved more than $1800 on their property tax bill as a result of having a homestead exemption.\nJoin representatives from the Travis Central Appraisal District on Saturday, February 17, 2024 to learn more about the different types of homestead exemptions and how to apply.\nSaturday, February 17th at 1:00pm\nPflugerville Public Library\n1008 W Pfluger Street", "domain": "library"}
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{"url": "https://fennellbooks.wordpress.com/category/childrens-fiction/", "date": "2019-05-19T20:21:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232255165.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519201521-20190519223521-00392.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9618346691131592, "token_count": 492, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__184438940", "lang": "en", "text": "I might be a teensy-weensy behind on my reviews… never mind, better late than never, eh? Today’s literary delight is First Class Murder by Robin Stevens, the third in the Wells and Wong mystery series. Now I will admit that I approached this book with some trepidation dear readers. The reason? Well, this is a book which pays homage to Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie. Now you can imagine how I might feel about someone trying to reflect Christie can’t you? This, however, is a Robin Stevens book, and therefore there is no need for panic. In fact, there is need for tea and buns and enough time to sit and read it from beginning to end.\nDaisy and Hazel are off on their holidays with Hazel’s dad, and they are travelling on the Orient Express. Hazel’s father is a little bit concerned that the friends have got into the habit of tripping over dead bodies every ten minutes, which is not at all becoming for young ladies. He makes them promise to be good, and not get into any trouble. Well, it isn’t long before a body is found in one of the cabins, completely locked from the inside and the girls set out to solve the mystery on the quiet.\nThere is as cast of characters including a psychic, a magician and a Russian princess. There is also the added bonus of a young American lad who takes a bit of a shine to Hazel. The resemblance to the Christie classic is clear to see, but it’s so deftly done, and handled with such devotion, it’s a joy to read. The friendship between Daisy and Hazel is developing nicely, and really has some depth. I can see these two aged eighty, knitting together whilst chatting to the vicar about the recent murder at the village fete.\nIt’s a truly glorious read, and as with all the Wells and Wong books, there is a proper mystery with red herrings, twists, turns and clues to indulge the reader. The books may be aimed at younger readers, but there is no shying away from what murder means.\nThis series is fantastic, and even if you don’t have a Hazel or Daisy in your life to buy a copy for, pretend you do, and read it yourself. You won’t regret it.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.sittingathisfeet.ca/bible-study-resources/66-books/ephesians/", "date": "2017-06-27T13:56:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128321426.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20170627134151-20170627154151-00246.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9816714525222778, "token_count": 109, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__93122472", "lang": "en", "text": "How we live has everything to do with who we are. As children of God, we have been given a wealth of spiritual blessings and have been called to walk in a manner worthy of our position in Christ in this fallen world. Ephesians is a book that tells us who we are in Christ and how to live like it. It also teaches us how to stand firm against the enemy of our souls.\n(Note: This workbook has been adapted from an oral teaching of the book of Ephesians by Shannon Leibold)", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://allpainters.org/blog/diego-rivera.html", "date": "2023-12-04T00:33:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100518.73/warc/CC-MAIN-20231203225036-20231204015036-00506.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9730345010757446, "token_count": 4973, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__193345190", "lang": "en", "text": "Diego María de la Concepción Juan Nepomuceno Estanislao de la Rivera y Barrientos Acosta y Rodríguez, known as Diego Rivera (December 8, 1886 – November 24, 1957) was a prominent Mexican painter. His large frescoes helped establish the Mexican Mural Movement in Mexican art. Between 1922 and 1953, Rivera painted murals among others in Mexico City, Chapingo, Cuernavaca, San Francisco, Detroit, and New York City.\nIn 1931, a retrospective exhibition of his works was held at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Rivera had a volatile marriage with fellow Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.\nDiego Rivera biography\nDiego Rivera was one of Mexico’s most famous painters. He rebelled against the traditional school of painting and developed a style that combined historical, social, and political ideas. His great body of work reflects cultural changes taking place in Mexico and around the world during the turbulent twentieth century.\nThe young artist\nDiego Maria Rivera and his twin brother Carlos were born in Guanajuato, Guanajuato State, Mexico, on December 8, 1886. Less than two years later his twin died. Diego’s parents were Diego Rivera and Maria Barrientos de Rivera. His father worked as a teacher, an editor for a newspaper, and a health inspector. His mother was a doctor. Diego began drawing when he was only three years old. His father soon built him a studio with canvas-covered walls and art supplies to keep the young artist from drawing on the walls and furniture in the house. As a child, Rivera was interested in trains and machines and was nicknamed “the engineer.” The Rivera family moved to Mexico City, Mexico, in 1892.\nIn 1897 Diego began studying painting at the San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts in Mexico City. His instructors included Andrés Ríos Félix Para (1845–1919), Santiago Rebull (1829–1902), and José María Velasco (1840–1912). Para showed Rivera Mexican art that was different from the European art that he was used to. Rebull taught him that a good drawing was the basis of a good painting. Velasco taught Rivera how to produce three-dimensional effects. He was also influenced by the work of José Guadalupe Posada (1852–1913), who produced scenes of everyday Mexican life engraved on metal.\nIn 1902 Rivera was expelled from the academy for leading a student protest when Porfirio Díaz (1830–1915) was reelected president of Mexico. Under Díaz’s leadership, those who disagreed with government policies faced harassment, imprisonment, and even death. Many of Mexico’s citizens lived in poverty, and there were no laws to protect the rights of workers. After Rivera was expelled, he traveled throughout Mexico painting and drawing.\nArt in Europe\nAlthough Rivera continued to work on his art in Mexico, he dreamed of studying in Europe. Finally, Teodora A. Dehesa, the governor of Veracruz, Mexico, who was known for funding artists, heard about Rivera’s talent and agreed to pay for his studies in Europe. In 1907 Rivera went to Madrid, Spain, and worked in the studio of Eduardo Chicharro. Then in 1909 he moved to Paris, France. In Paris he was influenced by impressionist painters, particularly Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919). Later he worked in a postimpressionist style inspired by Paul Cézanne (1839–1906), Paul Gauguin (1848–1903), Georges Seurat (1859–1891), Henri Matisse (1869–1954), Raoul Dufy (1877–1953), and Amedeo Modigliani (1884–1920).\nAs Rivera continued his travels in Europe, he experimented more with his techniques and styles of painting. The series of works he produced between 1913 and 1917 are cubist (a type of abstract art usually based on shapes or objects rather than pictures or scenes) in style. Some of the pieces have Mexican themes, such as the Guerrillero (1915). By 1918 he was producing pencil sketches of the highest quality, an example of which is his self-portrait. He continued his studies in Europe, traveling throughout Italy learning techniques of fresco (in which paint is applied to wet plaster) and mural painting before returning to Mexico in 1921.\nMurals and frescoes\nRivera believed that all people (not just people who could buy art or go to museums) should be able to view the art that he was creating. He began painting large murals on walls in public buildings. Rivera’s first mural, the Creation (1922), in the Bolívar Amphitheater at the University of Mexico, was the first important mural of the twentieth century. The mural was painted using the encaustic method (a process where a color mixed with other materials is heated after it is applied). Rivera had a great sense of color and an enormous talent for structuring his works. In his later works he used historical, social, and political themes to show the history and the life of the Mexican people.\nBetween 1923 and 1926 Rivera created frescoes in the Ministry of Education Building in Mexico City. The frescoes in the Auditorium of the National School of Agriculture in Chapingo (1927) are considered his masterpiece. The oneness of the work and the quality of each of the different parts, particularly the feminine nudes, show off the height of his creative power. The general theme of the frescoes is human biological and social development. The murals in the Palace of Cortés in Cuernavaca (1929-1930) depict the fight against the Spanish conquerors.\nMarriage, art, and controversy in the United States\nIn 1929 Rivera married the artist Frida Kahlo (1907–1954). The couple traveled in the United States, where Rivera produced many works of art, between 1930 and 1933. In San Francisco he painted murals for the Stock Exchange Luncheon Club and the California School of Fine Arts. Two years later he had an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. One of his most important works is the fresco in the Detroit Institute of Arts (1933), which depicts industrial life in the United States. Rivera returned to New York and began painting a mural for Rockefeller Center (1933). He was forced to stop work on the mural because it included a picture of Vladimir Lenin (1870–1924), the founder of the Russian Communist Party and the first leader of the Soviet Union. Many people in the United States disagreed with communism (a political and economic system in which property and goods are owned by the government and are supposed to be given to people based on their need) and Lenin and the mural was later destroyed. Rivera was a member of the Mexican Communist Party and many of his works included representations of his political beliefs. In New York Rivera also did a series of frescoes on movable panels depicting a portrait of America for the Independent Labor Institute before returning to Mexico in 1933.\nBack to Mexico\nAfter Rivera and Kahlo returned to Mexico, he painted a mural for the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City (1934). This was a copy of the project that he had started in Rockefeller Center. In 1935 Rivera completed frescoes, which he had left unfinished in 1930, on the stairway in the National Palace. The frescoes show the history of Mexico from pre-Columbian times to the present and end with an image representing Karl Marx (1818–1883), the German philosopher and economist whose ideas became known as Marxism. These frescoes show Rivera’s political beliefs and his support of Marxism. The four movable panels he worked on for the Hotel Reforma (1936) were removed from the building because they depicted a representation of his views against Mexican political figures. During this period he painted portraits of Lupe Marín and Ruth Rivera and two easel paintings, Dancing Girl in Repose and the Dance of the Earth.\nIn 1940 Rivera returned to San Francisco to paint a mural for a junior college on the general theme of culture in the future. Rivera believed that the culture of the future would be a combination of the artistic genius of South America and the industrial genius of North America. His two murals in the National Institute of Cardiology in Mexico City (1944) show the development of cardiology (the study of the heart) and include portraits of the outstanding physicians in that field. In 1947 he painted a mural for the Hotel del Prado, A Dream in the Alameda.\nA celebration of fifty years of art\nIn 1951 an exhibition honoring fifty years of Rivera’s art took place in the Palace of Fine Arts. His last works were mosaics for the stadium of the National University and for the Insurgents’ Theater, and a fresco in the Social Security Hospital No. 1. Frida Kahlo died on July 13, 1954. Diego Rivera died in Mexico City on November 25, 1957.\nDiego Rivera art\nWidely regarded as the most influential Mexican artist of the twentieth century, Diego Rivera was truly a larger-than-life figure who spent significant periods of his career in Europe and the U.S., in addition to his native Mexico. Together with David Alfaro Siqueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco, Rivera was among the leading members and founders of the Mexican Muralist movement. Deploying a style informed by disparate sources such as European modern masters and Mexico’s pre-Columbian heritage, and executed in the technique of Italian fresco painting, Rivera handled major themes appropriate to the scale of his chosen art form: social inequality; the relationship of nature, industry, and technology; and the history and fate of Mexico. More than half a century after his death, Rivera is still among the most revered figures in Mexico, celebrated for both his role in the country’s artistic renaissance and re-invigoration of the mural genre as well as for his outsized persona.\nRivera made the painting of murals his primary method, appreciating the large scale and public accessibility—the opposite of what he regarded as the elitist character of paintings in galleries and museums. Rivera used the walls of universities and other public buildings throughout Mexico and the United States as his canvas, creating an extraordinary body of work that revived interest in the mural as an art form and helped reinvent the concept of public art in the U.S. by paving the way for the Federal Art Program of the 1930s.\nMexican culture and history constituted the major themes and influence on Rivera’s art. Rivera, who amassed an enormous collection of pre-Columbian artifacts, created panoramic portrayals of Mexican history and daily life, from its Mayan beginnings up to the Mexican Revolution and post-Revolutionary present, in a style largely indebted to pre-Columbian culture.\nA lifelong Marxist who belonged to the Mexican Communist Party and had important ties to the Soviet Union, Rivera is an exemplar of the socially committed artist. His art expressed his outspoken commitment to left-wing political causes, depicting such subjects as the Mexican peasantry, American workers, and revolutionary figures like Emiliano Zapata and Lenin. At times, his outspoken, uncompromising leftist politics collided with the wishes of wealthy patrons and aroused significant controversy that emanated inside and outside the art world.\nMost Important Art\nZapatista Landscape –The Guerrilla (1915)\nArtwork description & Analysis: In this work, painted during Rivera’s sojourn in Paris, the artist deployed Cubism—a style he once characterized as a “revolutionary movement”—to depict the Mexican revolutionary leader Emiliano Zapata, here seen with attributes such as a rifle, bandolier, hat, and sarape. The work’s collage-like approach is suggestive of the Synthetic rather than Analytic phase of Cubism. Executed at the height of the Mexican Revolution, the painting—later described by its creator as “probably the most faithful expression of the Mexican mood that I have ever achieved”—manifests the increasing politicization of Rivera’s work.\nOil on canvas – Museo Nacional de Arte, Mexico City\nMotherhood –Angelina and the Child (1916)\nArtwork description & Analysis: Motherhood is a modernizing, Cubist treatment on a perennial art historical theme: the Madonna and Child. In this painting, Angelina Beloff, Rivera’s common-law wife for twelve years, holds their newborn son, Diego, who died of influenza just months after his birth. The painting beautifully illustrates Rivera’s unique approach to Cubism, which rejected the somber, monochromatic palette deployed by artists such as Pablo Picasso or Georges Braque in favor of vivid colors more reminiscent of those used by Italian Futurist artists like Gino Severini or Giacomo Balla.\nOil on canvas – Museo de Arte Alvar y Carmen T. de Carrillo Gil, Mexico\nHis first commission from Mexican Minister of Education Jose Vasconcelos, Creation is the first of Rivera’s many murals and a touchstone for Mexican Muralism. Treating, in the artist’s words, “the origins of the sciences and the arts, a kind of condensed version of human history”—the work is a complex allegorical composition, combining Mexican, Judeo-Christian, and Hellenic motifs. It depicts a number of allegorical figures—among them Faith, Hope, Charity, Education, and Science—all seemingly represented with unmistakably Mexican features. The figure of Song was modeled on Guadalupe Marin, who later became Rivera’s second wife. Through such features of the work as the use of gold leaf and the monumental, elongated figures, the mural reflects the importance of Italian and Byzantine art for Rivera’s development.\nFresco in encaustic with gold leaf – Museo de San Idelfonso, Mexico City\nPortrait of Lupe Marin (1938)\nArtwork description & Analysis: In this magnificent portrait of his second wife from whom he separated the previous decade, Rivera again reveals his profound artistic debt to the European painting tradition. Utilizing a device deployed by such artists as Velazquez, Manet, and Ingres—and which Rivera would himself use in his 1949 portrait of his daughter Ruth—he portrays his subject partially in reflection through his depiction of a mirror in the background. The painting’s coloration and the subject’s expressive hands call to mind another artistic hero, El Greco, while its composition and structure suggest the art of Cézanne.\nOil on canvas – Museo de Arte Moderno, Mexico City\nThe Detroit Industry Fresco Cycle (1932–33)\nArtwork description & Analysis: The twenty-seven panels comprising this cycle are a tribute to Detroit’s manufacturing base and workforce of the 1930s and constitute the finest example of fresco painting in the United States. Here, Rivera takes large-scale industrial production as the subject of the work, depicting machinery with exceptional attention to detail and artistry. The overall iconography of the cycle reflects the duality concept of Aztec culture via the two sides of industry: the one beneficial to society (vaccines) and the other harmful (lethal gas). Other dichotomies recur in this work, as Rivera contrasts tradition and progress, industry and nature, and North and South America. He uses multiple allegories based on the history of the continents, as well as contemporary events to build a dramatic artwork.\nDream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Park (1947–48)\nArtwork description & Analysis: Rivera revisits the theme of Mexican history in this crowded, dynamic composition, replete with meaningful portraits, historical figures, and symbolic elements. Conceived as a festive pictorial autobiography, Rivera represents himself at the center as a child holding hands with the most celebrated of Guadalupe Posada’s creations: the skeletal figure popularly known as “Calavera Catrina.” He represents himself joining this quintessential symbol of Mexican popular culture and is shown to be protected by his wife, the painter Frida Kahlo, who holds in her hand the yin-yang symbol, the Eastern equivalent of Aztec duality.\nThe mural combines the artist’s own childhood experiences with the historical events and sites that took place in Mexico City’s Alameda Park, such as the crematorium for the victims of the Inquisition during the times of Cortes, the U.S. army’s encampment in the park in 1848, and the major political demonstrations of the nineteenth century. As in many previous works, Rivera juxtaposes historical events and figures, deliberately rejecting the Western tradition of linear narrative.\nDiego Rivera facts\n1. Rivera had a twin brother but he died at the age of two\nSelf-Portrait by Diego RiveraThe Firestone Self-Portrait – Diego Rivera\nDiego Rivera was born on December 8, 1886 in Guanajuato, Mexico. His father Diego Rivera worked as a teacher, an editor for a newspaper, and a health inspector, while his mother Maria Barrientos de Rivera was a doctor. Diego had a twin brother named Carlos but he died less than two years after they were born.\n2. He showed an inclination towards art since childhood\nDiego started drawing from the age of 3. He used to draw on the walls and furniture of the house and to prevent him from doing so his parents installed chalkboards and canvas on the walls. As a child Diego was also interested in trains and machines and was nicknamed “the engineer.”\n3. He was adept at several styles in painting\nFrom the age of 10 Diego studied art at the San Carlos Academy of Fine Arts in Mexico City. In 1902, Rivera was expelled from the academy for leading a student protest. He then traveled through Mexico drawing and painting. Teodora A. Dehesa, the governor of Veracruz, Mexico, heard about Rivera’s talent and sponsored him to go to Europe to continue his studies. In Europe, Rivera was influenced by Impressionist artists and also by Picasso’s Cubism which was on the rise during that period. Rivera’s reputation grew with time and he was considered a genius who could turn his hand to any style including Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, Cubist and Flemish.\n4. Diego Rivera is one of Mexico’s greatest muralists\nDiego Rivera believed that everyone should be able to view his art and hence he painted large murals (painting directly executed on the wall) on public buildings. His murals were known to depict the lives and struggles of the common man, mostly the Mexican working class and indigenous Mexicans. His first government-commissioned mural was titled Creation. It is considered one of the first important murals of the twentieth century. Along with David Alfaro Siqueiros and Jose Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera is considered among the greatest Mexican muralists and together they are referred to as the Big Three of Mexican art.\n5. Rivera was the founder of the art style Mexicanidad\nDiego Rivera created his own style which focused on Mexican heritage and culture; and was marked by flattening three-dimensional elements into two-dimension and presenting objects sturdier and broader than they were in reality. This art style was called Mexicanidad and gave rise to an art movement of the same name. Orozco, Siqueiros and Kahlo all referred to themselves as Mexicanidad artists.\n6. He married four women, most famously fellow Mexican artist Frida Kahlo\nRivera’s first wife was artist Angelina Beloff whom he married in 1911. He had a son with her. His second wife was model and novelist Guadalupe Marin. They married in 1922 and Rivera had two daughters with her. Rivera married Frida Kahlo in 1929 when he was 42 and she was 22. In 1955, a year after Kahlo’s death, Rivera married his agent Emma Hurtado.\n7. He had a tumultuous relationship with Frida Kahlo\nDiego Rivera met Frida Kahlo in 1927 when she was an art student and soon their relationship became intimate. Their marriage was tumultuous with both having multiple affairs. Frida had affairs with both men and women. Rivera even had an affair with Kahlo’s younger sister Cristina which infuriated Kahlo. They divorced in 1939 but remarried a year later. Although their second marriage was as troubled as the first, Kahlo and Rivera remained married till Kahlo’s death in 1954. Frida Kahlo became extremely famous a few decades after her death perhaps even more than Rivera.\n8. Diego Rivera considered “religions to be a form of collective neurosis”\nDiego Rivera was an avowed atheist. In his controversial work Dreams of a Sunday in the Alameda, Rivera depicted Mexican writer Ignacio Ramirez holding a sign which read, “God does not exist”. The work created a controversy and was not shown for 9 years till Rivera finally agreed to remove the inscription. Rivera stated: “To affirm ‘God does not exist’, I do not have to hide behind Don Ignacio Ramirez; I am an atheist and I consider religions to be a form of collective neurosis.”\n9. His frescoes for the National School of Agriculture are considered his masterpiece\nBetween 1923 and 1926 Rivera created the frescoes in the Ministry of Education Building in Mexico City. Another famous series by Rivera are the Detroit Industry Murals. Completed between 1932 and 1933, the fresco series consists of twenty-seven panels depicting industry at the Ford Motor Company. Yet another popular work of Rivera is Man at the Crossroads which caused a controversy as it featured a portrait of Vladmir Lenin. His masterpiece is perhaps the frescoes he created for the Auditorium of the National School of Agriculture in Chapingo in 1927. The general theme of these frescoes is human biology and social development.\n10. Diego Rivera is considered one of the leading artists of twentieth century\nDiego Rivera died of heart failure on November 24, 1957, in Mexico City, Mexico. He is considered among the leading artists of the twentieth century. His art, though controversial in his time, is celebrated today across the world today. He is prevalent in popular culture and has been portrayed by Ruben Blades in the 1999 movie Cradle Will Rock and by Alfred Molina in the critically acclaimed 2002 film Frida.\nDiego Rivera quotes\nI’ve never believed in God, but I believe in Picasso.\nIf I ever loved a woman, the more I loved her, the more I wanted to hurt her. Frida was only the most obvious victim of this disgusting trait.\nThrough her paintings, she breaks all the taboos of the woman’s body and of female sexuality. (talking of his wife Frida Kahlo)\nEvery good composition is above all a work of abstraction. All good painters know this. But the painter cannot dispense with subjects altogether without his work suffering impoverishment.\nNever before had a woman put such agonizing poetry on canvas as Frida did.\nJuly 13, 1954 was the most tragic day of my life. I had lost my beloved Frida forever. To late now I realized that the most wonderful part of my life had been my love for Frida.\nI did not know it then, but Frida had already become the most important fact in my life. And would continue to be, up to the moment she died, 27 years later.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://jasonberryauthor.com/portfolio/the-spirit-of-black-hawk/", "date": "2024-04-18T01:40:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817184.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417235906-20240418025906-00266.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9543636441230774, "token_count": 128, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__133769604", "lang": "en", "text": "This book portrays the Indian spirit Black Hawk as known to the Spiritualist Churches in New Orleans. Black Hawk is a 19th century Midwestern Indian warrior especially dear to the heart of African-American spiritual faith in the deep South. Black Hawk’s following first blossomed in New Orleans sometime around the 1920s through the work of the spiritualist Leafy Anderson. The book has biographical material about both Black Hawk and Leafy Anderson and includes interesting material about several of the spiritualists who came after her and who still keep the tradition alive. The book tells of the way Black Hawk benefits the lives of those who call on him.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.bookshelvesofdoom.org/blog/2017/12/11/that-thing-we-call-a-heart-by-sheba-karim", "date": "2019-10-19T10:16:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986692723.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20191019090937-20191019114437-00340.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9607605934143066, "token_count": 245, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__9927711", "lang": "en", "text": "That Thing We Call a Heart, by Sheba Karim\nThis book! Pastry and poetry and friendship and family; trust and belief and betrayal and different forms of love. Pride and fear and anger and unfairness; personal history, family history, cultural history, political history, and how they all dovetail and intertwine. Interacting with people as people with thoughts and feelings and, yes, personal histories, versus interacting with people as a tourist, seeing them as experiments or as curiosities.\nThe characterization is tip-top, and every person—EVERY PERSON—in this book is three-dimensional and real. Ditto for the relationships between the characters. While Shabnam and Jamie’s relationship gets most of the spotlight, and her relationship with her parents is complex and nuanced and warm and beautiful, it’s Shabnam and Farah’s relationship that is at the heart of the book. Even though their friendship is fractured, even though there is hurt on both sides, there’s an unwavering trust there—and when it comes down to it, they know each other and they believe each other, no pause, no doubt, no question.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://kimchurch.com/author/author/", "date": "2021-08-04T21:45:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-31/segments/1627046155188.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20210804205700-20210804235700-00343.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.935182511806488, "token_count": 273, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-31", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-31__0__122991367", "lang": "en", "text": "Kim Church is the author of Byrd (Dzanc Books), winner of the Crook’s Corner Book Prize for best debut novel set in the American South, a Chautauqua Prize finalist, and longlisted for the Flaherty-Dunnan First Novel Prize from the Center for Fiction.\nHer short work appears in the Norton anthology Flash Fiction Forward, The Great Books Foundation Short Story Omnibus, The Sun Magazine, The Believer Logger, INCH Magazine, Shenandoah, Painted Bride Quarterly, Mississippi Review, Prime Number Magazine, and elsewhere. A Pushcart Prize nominee, she has received literature fellowships from the North Carolina Arts Council and residencu fellowships from the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, Millay Colony for the Arts, and Vermont Studio Center. She has taught workshops in diverse settings, from conferences to classrooms to homeless shelters to death row.\nBorn and raised in Lexington, North Carolina, Kim earned her B.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and her J.D. from UNC School of Law. She practices law in Raleigh, where she lives with her husband, artist Anthony Ulinski.\nWatch A Day with Kim Church, a short author documentary by Anna Schwartz.\nRead the interview Coffee break: Kim Church on Byrd.\nPhoto by Anthony Ulinski", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://avisstof.dk/film-genre-a-comprehensive-introduction-to-the-world-of-movie-genres/", "date": "2024-04-17T05:33:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817144.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417044411-20240417074411-00277.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9183955788612366, "token_count": 919, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__27049854", "lang": "en", "text": "Film Genre: A Comprehensive Introduction to the World of Movie Genres\nUnderstanding Film Genre\nFilm genre is a categorization system that helps us classify and identify different types of movies based on their themes, styles, and narrative structures. It provides a way for filmmakers, critics, and audiences to communicate and discuss movies in a more meaningful and organized manner. Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or a devoted film enthusiast, having knowledge about different film genres can enhance your movie-watching experience, help you discover new films, and provide insights into the evolution of cinema.\nThe Evolution of Film Genre\nOver the course of cinema history, film genres have undergone significant transformations and developments. The concept of film genre can be traced back to the early days of silent films when movies were categorized based on their content, such as Westerns, comedies, and dramas. However, it was in the golden age of Hollywood during the 1930s and 1940s that the classification of movies into genres gained prominence.\nDuring this era, studios began to recognize the financial potential of catering to specific audience preferences. This led to the rise of iconic genres, such as film noir, musicals, screwball comedies, and war films. Genres like film noir explored the darker aspects of human nature, while musicals brought vibrant song and dance sequences to the screen. These genres captivated audiences and marked the beginning of a more sophisticated and nuanced approach to filmmaking.\nAs the decades rolled by, new film genres emerged and existing ones evolved. The 1950s saw the rise of science fiction and horror films, with iconic works like “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” and “Psycho” leaving a lasting impact on the genre. The 1960s and 1970s witnessed the emergence of independent filmmaking and the birth of new genres like the coming-of-age film and the road movie.\nThe 1980s and 1990s witnessed a shift in the film industry with the rise of blockbusters and the dominance of certain genres, such as action films, romantic comedies, and fantasy films. These decades also saw the advent of groundbreaking technologies, like CGI, resulting in the popularity of the science fiction and fantasy genres.\nIn recent years, the film industry has seen a resurgence of genre-blending and genre-revitalization. Filmmakers are experimenting with hybrid genres, combining elements from various genres to create fresh and innovative storytelling experiences. This includes films like “Get Out,” a horror film with social commentary, and “La La Land,” a romantic musical drama. These films challenge traditional genre boundaries and provide audiences with unique and thought-provoking narratives.\nThe continuous evolution of film genres reflects the ever-changing tastes, interests, and socio-cultural contexts in which movies are created and consumed. As the film industry moves forward, it is likely that new genres will emerge, while existing ones will continue to evolve and adapt to the demands of the audience.\nThe Importance of Film Genre Knowledge\nHaving a good understanding of film genres is essential for both filmmakers and film enthusiasts. For filmmakers, knowing and understanding different genres allows them to effectively communicate their artistic vision and connect with their intended audience. It helps them make informed decisions regarding the style, tone, and narrative structure of their films.\nFor film enthusiasts, knowledge about film genres enhances the overall movie-watching experience. It enables them to explore different genres, discover new films, and appreciate the subtleties and nuances of filmmaking. Moreover, understanding the historical context and evolution of film genres provides valuable insights into the cultural and social influences that shape the world of cinema.\nBy familiarizing yourself with film genres, you can broaden your cinematic horizons and appreciate the diverse range of stories and storytelling techniques that exist within the world of movies. So, whether you’re a fan of action-packed blockbusters, thought-provoking dramas, or heartwarming romantic comedies, there is a film genre out there waiting to captivate and entertain you.\nIn conclusion, film genre is an essential aspect of cinema that categorizes and classifies movies based on their themes, styles, and narrative structures. The evolution of film genres over time reflects the changing tastes and cultural contexts in which movies are created. Understanding film genres not only enhances the movie-watching experience but also provides valuable insights into the art of filmmaking. So, dive into the world of film genres and explore the vast tapestry of stories that cinema has to offer.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://archive.transmediale.de/content/booki", "date": "2022-08-13T17:55:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571982.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813172349-20220813202349-00057.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9454008936882019, "token_count": 301, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__172426613", "lang": "en", "text": "Booki is a free service for the creation of books: real paper books that look good and you can hold in your hand. You can also use Booki to produce books in the form of epub (electronic books), PDF, .odt (Open Office / Open Document files), web pages and more. Booki is designed to help you produce books, either by yourself or with others.\nBooki is also a social environment where you can discuss your views about producing books, seek assistance from others, look for projects to contribute to, seek others to help you, translate content and publish completed works. Booki supports the rapid development of content.\nYou can use Booki to develop content in 'Book Sprints' - intensive collaborative events where 5-10 people focus on writing a book in 3-5 days. These collaborators might be in the same room or located around the net, in either case working together simultaneously to produce a book rapidly. Book formatted PDFs can be generated in 2-5 minutes, and then uploaded to your favourite Print on Demand service.\nWhether you are collaborating, writing solo, rapidly developing books or taking your time, when you have worked with Booki you will never think of publishing the same way again. Booki is developed by FLOSS Manuals and is Free Software licensed under the General Public Licence (GPL 2+). This means that it can be freely downloaded, re-used and customised.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://4dgenome.research.chop.edu/Download.html", "date": "2021-05-07T01:06:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988774.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20210506235514-20210507025514-00364.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8321704864501953, "token_count": 106, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__126660377", "lang": "en", "text": "Download 4DGenome Database\n4DGenome interaction data are 100% free to academic users and are provided WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY.\nPublications that make use of 4DGenome are requested to please cite the following publication: Teng L, He B, and Tan K. 4DGenome: A Comprehensive Database for Chromatin Interactions. 2015. Bioinformatics. 31:2560-4. where applicable.\nUsers can download the interaction datasets categoried by organism and detection method here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://noboundariesnd.com/events/SummerReadingJamboree/", "date": "2023-06-01T16:54:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224647895.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230601143134-20230601173134-00300.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9720292687416077, "token_count": 137, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__282673688", "lang": "en", "text": "Saturday, June 3rd at Morton Mandan Public Library\nChildren and families can develop their literacy skills through storytelling, singing, drawing, and writing at the Morton Mandan Public Library on June 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The library is partnering with the television network Prairie Public, and other organizations that provide services to families, to kick off its summer reading program. The PBS KIDS character Nature Cat will greet children and pose for photos throughout the day. The free event will include activities and the opportunity for kids to share their own stories through play. Free lunch is available while supplies last. In addition, everyone can choose a free book to take home.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://summitohioprobate.com/ML_Index.htm", "date": "2013-12-08T20:45:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163811461/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133011-00085-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8514033555984497, "token_count": 401, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__155245287", "lang": "en", "text": "You have reached the Summit County Probate Court Historical\nMarriage License Index. These search pages are provided as\na service by Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer to assist the public\nin accessing records.\nSolemnized marriage licenses filed from 01/01/1980\nthrough12/28/1999 are listed in this index.\nThough information provided in this index is limited, all\npublic information is available for review in our Records\nRoom during normal business hours of the Court at the Summit\nCounty Courthouse, 209 South High Street, Akron, Ohio 44308.\nWhen using the Historical Marriage License Index, there are\nfour (4) search criteria that you can use: “Last Name”\nand “First Name” of both the bride and the groom.\nOne of the last names (bride or groom) is required, but using\nthe first name or first initial is helpful to narrow the search.\nIf the search is too broad, only the first one hundred (100)\nmarriages fitting those criteria will show alphabetically.\nWhen the search is successful, you will find the bride’s\nname highlighted in the left hand column, the groom’s\nname is listed in the center column and the volume/page is\nin the right hand column. Clicking on the highlighted name\nwill bring you to a second screen showing ages at the time\nof application, date of marriage, volume and page number of\nthe record and the name of the officiator.\nAfter clicking Historical\nMarriage Index Search, the initial search page\nmay take some time to load depending on the speed of your\ncomputer and internet connection.\nThis information may not reflect updates, changes or rulings\nthat have not yet been posted to the system. The Summit County\nProbate Court reserves the right to make changes, and assumes\nno liability for damages as a result of errors, omissions,", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.engineersmedia.com.au/journals/ajse.html", "date": "2015-08-01T03:29:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-32/segments/1438042988458.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20150728002308-00200-ip-10-236-191-2.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.905303418636322, "token_count": 322, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-32", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-32__0__19079021", "lang": "en", "text": "Australian Journal of Structural Engineering\nThe Australian Journal of Structural Engineering (AJSE) is published under the auspices of the Structural College Board of Engineers Australia. It fulfils part of the Board's mission for Continuing Professional Development. The journal also offers a means for exchange and interaction of scientific and professional issues and technical developments. The journal is open to members and non-members of Engineers Australia.\nOriginal papers on research and development (Technical Papers) and professional matters and achievements (Professional Papers) in all areas relevant to the science, art and practice of structural engineering are considered for possible publication. All papers and technical notes are peer-reviewed. The fundamental criterion for acceptance for publication is the intellectual and professional value of the contribution.\nOccasionally, papers previously published in essentially the same form elsewhere may be considered for publication. In this case acknowledgement to prior publication must be included in a footnote on page one of the manuscript. These papers are peer-reviewed as new submissions.\nThe length of acceptable contributions typically should not exceed 4000 to 5000 word equivalents. Longer manuscripts may be considered at the discretion of the Editor. Technical Notes typically should not exceed about 1000 word equivalents.\nDiscussions on a Paper or Note published in the AJSE are welcomed. Discussions must address significant matters related to the content of a Paper or Technical Note and may include supplementary and critical comments and questions regarding content.\nThe editor of this journal is Professor Robert Melchers (FIEAust).\nTo submit a paper to this journal, go to http://www.editorialmanager.com/eatj.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://publicnotices.azcapitoltimes.com/search/detail.aspx?detail=11078525", "date": "2022-11-28T08:25:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446710488.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20221128070816-20221128100816-00223.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8751323223114014, "token_count": 928, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__249638653", "lang": "en", "text": "Apache Leap Special Management Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment- State\nOpportunity to Object to the Draft Decision Regarding the Apache Leap Special Management Area Management Plan and Environmental Assessment\nNotice of Draft Decision\nAs the Responsible Official, Forest Supervisor Neil Bosworth has prepared a draft Decision Notice (DN) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Apache Leap Special Management Area (SMA) Management Plan Environmental Assessment (EA). The proposed action is to (1) prepare and adopt a programmatic management plan for the approximately 839-acre Apache Leap SMA; and (2) amend the 1985 Tonto National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan with a new management area and plan components for the Apache Leap SMA.\nAlong with the management plan, the draft DN and EA/FONSI are available to review online at: [http://www.apacheleapsma.us/public-involvement]. Hard and electronic copies (CDs) of these documents are available for review at the Globe Ranger District Office, Superior Public Library, and Tonto National Forest Supervisor’s Office.\nHow to Object and Time Frame\nThis decision is subject to the pre-decisional objection procedures identified in 36 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 219, subpart B. According to 36 CFR 219.53(a), those who may file an objection are individuals and entities who have submitted substantive formal comments during opportunities provided for public comment during the planning and environmental review process for this decision. Only those who provided a substantive formal comment, as defined in 36 CFR 219.62, will be eligible to object to the proposed decision.\nObjections, including attachments, must be filed via mail, fax, email, hand-delivery, express delivery, or messenger service (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays) to Cal Joyner, Regional Forester, Southwestern Region, at the following addresses. Mail: 333 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87102; FAX: (505) 842-3800; or Email: firstname.lastname@example.org with Subject: Apache Leap SMA. Electronically filed objections may be submitted by email in word (.doc), rich text format (.rtf), text (.txt), portable document format (.pdf), and hypertext markup language (.html).\nObjections must be submitted within 45 calendar days following the publication of a legal notice in the Arizona Capitol Times. The publication date in the newspaper of record is the exclusive means for calculating the time to file an objection. Those wishing to object should not rely upon dates or time frame information provided by any other source. The regulations prohibit extending the time to file an objection.\nAt a minimum, the objection must include the following (36 CFR 219.54(c)):\nŸ The objector’s name and address, along with a telephone number or email address if available;\nŸ Signature or other verification of authorship upon request (a scanned signature for electronic mail may be filed with the objection);\nŸ Identification of the lead objector, when multiple names are listed on an objection. Verification of the identity of the lead objector if requested;\nŸ The name of the plan, plan amendment, or plan revision being objected to, and the name and title of the responsible official;\nŸ A statement of the issues and/or the parts of the plan, plan amendment, or plan revision to which the objection applies;\nŸ A concise statement explaining the objection and suggesting how the proposed plan decision may be improved. If applicable, the objector should identify how the objector believes that the plan, plan amendment, or plan revision is inconsistent with law, regulation, or policy; and\nŸ A statement that demonstrates the link between prior substantive formal comments attributed to the objector and the content of the objection, unless the objection concerns an issue that arose after the opportunities for formal comment.\nIncorporation of documents by reference is permitted only as provided in 36 CFR 219.54(b). It is the objector’s responsibility to ensure timely filing of a written objection with the reviewing officer pursuant to 36 CFR 219.56(c). All objections will be available for public inspection during and after the objection process.\nThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is an equal opportunity provider and employer.\n8/25, 2017 edition Arizona Capitol Times", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://meradesh.in/what-is-go/", "date": "2024-02-23T21:19:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474445.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20240223185223-20240223215223-00864.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9565068483352661, "token_count": 414, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__186432587", "lang": "en", "text": "What is Go?\nGo, often referred to as Golang, is a programming language created by Google. It was developed by a team led by Robert Griesemer, Rob Pike, and Ken Thompson and was first publicly released in November 2009. Go is designed to be a modern, statically typed, compiled language with a focus on simplicity, efficiency, and concurrent programming.\nKey features of Go include:\n- Simplicity: Go is designed to be easy to read and write, with a minimalist syntax. It aims to reduce complexity and make code more straightforward.\n- Concurrency: Go has built-in support for concurrent programming through goroutines and channels. Goroutines are lightweight, independently executing functions that can run concurrently, while channels allow safe communication and synchronization between goroutines.\n- Efficiency: Go is designed for efficiency and performance. It has a garbage collector to manage memory automatically, and its compilation process produces highly optimized machine code.\n- Standard Library: Go comes with a comprehensive standard library that covers a wide range of tasks, including networking, file I/O, cryptography, and more. This rich standard library makes it easy to build robust applications without relying on third-party libraries for many common functionalities.\n- Open Source: Go is an open-source programming language, which means its source code is freely available and can be used, modified, and distributed by anyone under an open-source license.\n- Cross-Platform: Go supports cross-platform development, allowing developers to write code on one platform and compile it for various operating systems and architectures.\n- Static Typing: Go is statically typed, which means variables and expressions must have defined types at compile-time. This helps catch type-related errors early in the development process.\nGo is commonly used in a variety of areas, including web development (server-side and client-side), cloud services, system programming, networking, and distributed systems. Its simplicity, concurrency support, and performance have contributed to its growing popularity in the developer community.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://tashkenttimes.uz/culture/3436-alisher-uzmanov-donates-us-8-million-worth-books-collection-to-islamic-civilization-center-in-uzbekistan", "date": "2024-04-15T05:02:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816942.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415045222-20240415075222-00528.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.933552622795105, "token_count": 229, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__168022887", "lang": "en", "text": "The Uzbek-born Russian billionaire, Alisher Usmanov, donated US$ 8 million worth of books collection to the Center for Islamic Civilization in Uzbekistan, UzA said.\nThe collection, according to the director of the center, Shoazim Minovarov, the collection includes “4,923 rare books on the Orientalist and Islamic influence on Europe in Latin, English, French and German languages, dating from the 13th century”.\n“Among them is the first Latin translation of Avicenna’s Canon of Medicine”, he highlighted.\nRecall that the project of the Center for Islamic Civilization in Tashkent, financed by Alisher Usmanov, has been developed by the French Wilmotte & Associés.\nThe complex will include a library, information and resource center, scientific departments, a conference room, office premises and other facilities. The foundation symbolic cornerstone was laid in June 2018 by the President of Uzbekistan.\nEarlier in an interview to Forbes, Usmanov said that he would be investing US$ 100 million in the construction of the center.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://betterwithberns.com/properties/331-n-ivy-avenue-monrovia-ca-us-91016-p1-16614", "date": "2024-04-18T21:11:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817239.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418191007-20240418221007-00143.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8981503248214722, "token_count": 472, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__110759791", "lang": "en", "text": "This meticulously maintained Craftsman home is a shining example of preserving the beautiful character-filled craftsmanship poured into the architecture of that era. A charming covered porch welcomes you before entering the home where you are greeted by glistening hardwood floors, picture-rail molding, and original windows. The living room boasts a newer ceiling fan, picture-rail molding, beautifully maintained oversized wood base molding, and 3 picturesque windows. The living room seamlessly flows into the dining room featuring an original built-in window bench lining the entire north wall, a stunning stone decorative fireplace with a wood mantel, and an original built-in buffet cabinet with leaded glass doors. Traditional plate-rail molding and a beautiful custom hanging light complete this space. From the dining room, you come to the first of the 2 good-sized bedrooms. The hardwood floors continue in this room with picture-rail molding, a newer ceiling fan, and pull-down access to the attic. Passing through the dining room the updated kitchen awaits. A delight for any level of the culinary arts, this kitchen boasts granite countertops, a classic white subway tile backsplash, a slide-in Samsung 5-burner gas range with a vent hood, an abundance of storage and counter space and the Franke by Villeroy and Boch Double-Bowl Apron sink will be the envy of your neighbors. Continuing through the kitchen, you'll find the fully remodeled bathroom with recessed lighting, a glass and subway tile shower enclosure, a hexagon tiled floor, and a pedestal sink. The 2nd bedroom is to the right of the bathroom and has original Douglas fir hardwood flooring, a ceiling fan, and a good-sized closet. Between the kitchen and bedroom is a charming library/sitting area with original Douglas fir floors that lead you through French doors to the exceptional pergola-covered wood deck overlooking the inviting salt-water pool below. The backyard is a retreat unto its own with sunset views, and a concrete patio area, perfect for barbecuing and enjoying a meal poolside. There is also an outdoor shower enclosure to rinse off after enjoying the pool. Whether soaking in the exceptional backyard space or the warmth and comfort of the character-filled interior, this home is one not to be missed!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://en.roohanialoom.com/2013/12/ilm-e-jafr-a-glimpse-from-the-history/", "date": "2023-03-31T12:25:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949642.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230331113819-20230331143819-00037.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9221087098121643, "token_count": 2294, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__78723123", "lang": "en", "text": "We have published many articles on the benefits of ILM e JAFAR and we have also discussed the parts of ‘News’ and ‘Practices’ in depth. It is hard to deny the reality of the ILM e JAFAR but in our society it has become a fashion to put a tag of ‘Haram’ on anything that is higher than the intelligence of the persons who claims to hold the authority to issue decree on any matter.\nWe are presenting here some references from the history to show the authenticity of ILM e JAFAR. Before giving references it will be better to mention the names of scholars along with their books in which they have proved the genuineness of Jafar. These scholars have done a great research on Jafr. The scholars belong to the main two sects of Islam.\n|Imam Ahmed Raza Barelvi||Risala Fi Aljafr|\n|Mansoor Ibne Halaj Baghdadi||Sir Al Israr|\n|Mansoor Ibe Arabi||Behar Al Waquf ILM Al Haroof|\n|Abu Al Khair Rabey||Nasus Al Anwar Harfia|\n|Abdullah Qurtabi||Fasus Al Haroof|\n|Mohiuddin Ibne Arabi||Qawaneen e Taqveen|\n|Nasir Uddin Toosi||Israr e Jafr|\n|Imam Ghazali||Zairjat o Ashraf Al Murrabaat|\n|Imam Khomeini||Kashaf ul Akhbar|\n|Tookhi Al Falqi||Sir Al Akhbar|\n|Mukarram Ali Muazzam||Kashaf Al Maknoon|\n|Umar Bin Al Faras Al Hawi||Qars Al Shams Fi Bayan Al Haroof|\n|Abdul Aziz Purharvi||Muntaha Al Kamal|\n|Nasir Uddin Al Toosi||Makhzan Al Haroof|\n|Bayzeed Bastami||Haqaiq Al Yaqeen|\n|Allama Zarqafi||Madaraj Al Barooj|\n|Jamsheed Basri||Maani Al Aadad|\n|Ahmed Bin Antaki||Yaqeen Min Al Haroof|\nA book can be written only to give the names of scholars who have depicted the truthiness of Jafar. These scholars hold utmost authenticity in the history of Islam such as Imam Ghazali(ra). It is surprising to know that many scholars are giving Fatwa against ILM e JAFAR and are ignoring the writings of these greatest scholars of all times.\nThere is no doubt on the position of Abu Hamid Muhammad Bin Muhammad Al Toosi Al Ghazali ( Imam Ghazali) that he holds among Islamic Scholars. He died in 505 Hijri. Imam Yafeye elaborates the life events of Imam Ghazali in his famous book Mirrat ul Janan. In the third volume of the book on page number 177 he writes that Imam Ghazali holds great ranks and honour among the scholars of Ahle Sunnat. He is also known as ‘Hujjat Al Islam’. Imam Yafeye also writes that Imam Ghazali is the ocean of the knowledge and Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) also showed great pride of having Imam Ghazali to the Prophet Essa(a.s.) and Prophet Moosa(a.s.).\nSimilarly Allama Jalal uddin Siooti in his book Al Tanbeeh Be Mann Yabt Ullah Aala Ras Kul e Maah writes with the reference of Muhammad Bin Abdul Baqi Al Zarqai of his book Sharha Mawahib Le Denehi volume 1 that he has mentioned Imam Ghazali with great honour and praise. The similar wordings can also be fined in the book Hidayat Al Saada of Shahab Uddin Daulat Abadi. One can ask that if ILM e JAFAR was ‘Haram’ in Islam then why a great personality like Imam Ghazali spent a precious time of his life in proving the authenticity of it.\nWe now present a glimpse of ILM e JAFAR from the history. The term ‘JAFAR’ or ‘ JAFRA’ is associated with a goat baby when he reaches the age of four months and stops to take his mother milk.\nAllama Kamal Uddin Dameri in his book Hayat Al Heywan volume 1 page 197 published from Egypt writes that ILM e JAFAR existed before the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and its presence has also mentioned in the Holy Quran in Surah Al Araf from verse number 145 to 150 in which we find the connection of ILM e JAFAR with Prophet Moosa(a.s.) scriptures.\nAllama Abbas Qummi Muhadis in his book Safina Al Bakhar volume 1 writes that it was Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) Who arranged to write the principles of ILM e JAFAR on a goat skin due to this reason it got fame by the name of ILM UL JAFAR.\nImam Musa Bin Jafar Al Kazim(a.s.) said that during the last days of the life of Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) He took Hazrat Ali(a.s.) to the mountain of Uhadd. Then according to the order of ALLAH(Wahi) the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) called the goats living in the mountain. Goats gathered around Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp). Hazrat Ali(a.s.) took a four month old goat and slaughtered it on the order of the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp). Hazarat Ali(a.s.) cleaned the skin of the goat. Then angel Jibraeil(a.s.) came with a pen and ink. The ink was not made from the materials of the earth. Jibraeil(a.s.) said that the writing on the skin goat with this ink will never be faded. The ink was of green colour. The angel Jibraeil(a.s.) conveyed the words from ALLAH to the Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and then Prophet told Hazrat Ali(a.s.) to write these words. This was a special writing which paints the future of the world, the incidents that will happen to pious persons and the children (Syed / Sadaat) of Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and matters of the future governments.\nImam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) said that the articles in the book of Ilm e jafar were in the form of alphabets. Imam Hassan Mujtaba(a.s.) presented the words Alif, Baa , Seen Laam and till the final alphabet. He also said that from each alphabet a news word was extracted. The knowledge of ILM e JAFR that passed to the people was based on two alphabets. For reference see Kitab Al Akhtisas.\nImam Jaffer Sadiq(a.s.) also said that only Prophet MUHAMMAD(pbuh&hp) and His successor (Wasi) can be masters of ILM e JAFAR. Ordinary people cannot attain mastery in this knowledge. He said that the book of jafr holds the entire knowledge related to every person’s life, death, grieves and happiness but in volume the book is short. Hazrat Ali(a.s.) was used to tie the book of Al jafar with Zulfiqar sword.\nThe book of jafar was written by the hands of Hazrat Ali(a.s.) and later Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) also wrote a copy of the book with his own hands. The book has been travelling from generation to generation in the family of ‘Syeds’/ ‘Sadaat’. The authenticity of the book of jafr has been recognised by the scholars of Sunni and Shia sects.\nIbne Khuldoon Maghrabi in the pretext of his history writes that Haroon bin Said Aajli narrated the sayings of Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) that the book of jafar gives the detail of future incidents specially to the future of Ahl e Bait(a.s.).\nIn the book Tareekh e Asar Jafri page 74 it is written that the book of jafar is with the family of Abdul Momin. On the other hand the Turkish emperor Saleem Usmani first claimed that the original book of jafr written by Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) was found in Egypt and the book is safe in his library. Traditions say that the original book of jafar is with Imam Mehdi(a.s.).\nIbne Khalkan in the book Tareekh Dakhyat Al Ayaan writes that the pupil of Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) Abu Musa Jabar Bin Hayyan wrote a book titled Kitab Al Jafar Al Aswad. The book contains the lectures and teachings of Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.). The book has thousand pages. Other evidence show that in this book Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.) told the rules and methods of Chemistry to Jabar Bin Hayyan by using ILM ul HAROOF. Jabar Bin Hayyan is world famous for his esteemed position in the Chemistry.Two more books on ILM e JAFAR such as Jafar e Abiaz and Jafar e Ahmar are also associated with Imam Jafar Sadiq(a.s.).\nILM e JAFAR is a true knowledge. If a person who is obtaining answer does not make any mistake or does not force his personal ambitions in obtaining the answer then ILM e JAFAR always gives true answer.\nAllama Abdullah Al Jazairi says that ILM e JAFAR gives more authentic answers than astrology and geomancy, in fact ILM e JAFAR is the living miracle of the Holy Quran. Allama Syed Jafar Behar Al Aloom Najfi said that if you want your answer in the manner of Holy Quran then you will get the answer from the verse of the Holy Qruan. For instance if you put a question that Who will put life to dead bones the answer will come from the verse of the Holy Quran that The ONE who is the creator of these bones.\nIn the future we will publish more articles on this topic.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://webparaeducadores.blogspot.com/2009/05/e-books-da-universidade-de-athabasca.html", "date": "2017-05-23T22:33:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-22/segments/1495463607704.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20170523221821-20170524001821-00592.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8987919688224792, "token_count": 262, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-22__0__190722819", "lang": "en", "text": "Dois excelente livros da UA Press - Athabasca University totalmente grátis para download.\nMobile Learning: Transforming the Delivery of Education and Training ( editado por Mohamed Ally)\nThis collection is for anyone interested in the use of mobile technology for various distance learning applications. Readers will discover how to design learning materials for delivery on mobile technology and become familiar with the best practices of other educators, trainers, and researchers in the field, as well as the most recent initiatives in mobile learning research. Businesses and governments can learn how to deliver timely information to staff using mobile devices. Professors can use this book as a textbook for courses on distance education, mobile learning, and educational technology.\nBaixe o e-book aqui\nThe Theory and Practice of Online Learning, second edition. (editado por Terry Anderson)\nEvery chapter in the widely distributed first edition has been updated, and four new chapters on current issues such as connectivism and social software innovations have been added. Essays by practitioners and scholars active in the complex, diverse, and rapidly evolving field of distance education blend scholarship and research; practical attention to the details of teaching and learning; and mindful attention to the economics of the business of education.\nBaixe o livro aqui.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://machfoundation.org/press-release/", "date": "2023-06-05T21:32:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652161.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20230605185809-20230605215809-00495.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9243330955505371, "token_count": 723, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__72844713", "lang": "en", "text": "In Memoir, Former Lost Boy of Sudan Turns Adversity into Opportunity\nPaulino Mamiir Chol’s Leading the Lost Boys: The Untold Journey Tells the Story of His Extraordinary Personal Journey from Kidnapping Survivor to Leader\nDenver, Colorado — Paulino Mamiir Chol looked death in the eye multiple times, surviving abduction, a 3,000-mile barefoot trek in searing heat across South Sudan, and unspeakable starvation during the Second Sudanese Civil War. His memoir, Leading the Lost Boys: The Untold Journey tells of his extraordinary journey from kidnapping survivor to leader, showing how tragedy can be turned into triumph.\nAs a member of the Lost Boys of South Sudan who led over 700 boys across three African countries, from refugee camp to refugee camp, Paulino Mamiir Chol is the only one in a position to tell this story. A testimony to the atrocities happening at that time—the killings and kidnappings committed by radical militias before and during the Second Sudanese Civil War—the book describes how the author had to build the grit, determination, and sheer organizational ability to save lives, and find freedom. In so doing, he also offers hope in the power of the human spirit to overcome trauma and tragedy—especially when we focus on serving others.\nLeading The Lost Boys: The Untold Journey is part of Paulino Chol’s effort to fight the inhuman darkness we are all capable of, and to empower and inspire the hearts of those suffering.\nChol says, “This book is a form of defense, and I promise to fight against inhumanity and human rights abuses. This fight consolidates my belief, faith, and hope in humanity, and human rights.”\nAll proceeds will go to the Mamiir Chol Foundation (MACH), which will provide funds to villagers in Twic County for clean drinking wells, clinics, schools, and community centers. Proceeds will also support organizations working for human rights, homeless children, widowed mothers, disabled people, and to protect women and girls from sexual abuse, exploitation, and gender-based violence.\nLeading the Lost Boys: The Untold Journey is available in digital and paperback on Amazon and other major retailers.\nPaperback price: $15.99\nAbout the Author:\nPaulino Mamiir Chol is an author and current PhD candidate dedicated to using his experience, expertise, and education to help his current community in the US as well as his East African homeland, South Sudan.\nFor decades, despite multiple kidnapping attempts by the radical militias, airborne assaults, and the murder of his friends and family, Mr. Chol rose in the leadership hierarchy and helped over four thousand Lost Boys to come to America.\nMr. Chol has a BA in criminal justice from the University of Colorado and a Master’s Degree in Law and Policy from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. in Management and Homeland Security at Colorado Technical University.\nHe resides in Denver, Colorado.\nYou can reach Paulino Chol at email@example.com and firstname.lastname@example.org", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.canadianmoneyforum.com/threads/how-to-start-with-a-16-year-old.750/", "date": "2022-12-05T19:04:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-49/segments/1669446711042.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20221205164659-20221205194659-00102.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9526135325431824, "token_count": 365, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-49__0__231326507", "lang": "en", "text": "If she wants to invest, she can look into informal in trust accounts. Basically, your parents will open the account in trust for your sister. Your parents will face taxation on the dividends/interest gained on the account, but your sister will pay the capital gains. Once she turns the age of majority in your province, the account will be transferred to her name.\nAt 15, I read Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It inspired my interest in finance, but there is many errors in the book and I would not recommend it. It also gave me a very wrong idea that investing is a sure thing.\nHere are the books I would recommend in respective order:\n1) Four Pillars of Investing\n2) Ivy Portfolio\n3) Random Walk Down Wall Street\nI think Stocks for the Long Run is a good reference book, but not the first book I will read.\nWhile waiting for Four Pillars of Investing to arrive from amazon.ca or chapters.ca, I recommend reading this important study: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=962461 It's free of charge and about 50 pages to print.\nWhy wait? It's not a high-demand book, and your local library probably has a copy waiting for you on the shelf.\nSeriously, the library should be the FIRST choice for anybody wanting to read a book. If you like the book you can always buy it later, but you can't (generally) return a book you've bought if you don't like it.\nA forum community dedicated to Canadian personal finance enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about investing, stock portfolios, equities, frugality, real estate, market trading, taxation, retirement, and more!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.euromundoglobal.com/noticia/420821/reino-unido-&-irlanda/learners-worldwide-invited-to-discover-the-history-of-the-book-in-the-early-modern-period:-1450-1800-through-trinitys-free-online-course.html", "date": "2022-08-19T23:01:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882573849.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20220819222115-20220820012115-00604.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350900053977966, "token_count": 700, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__109774681", "lang": "en", "text": "Many of these resources have been newly digitised for this course and uncover this fascinating time of innovation and social change.\nMembers of the public around the world can explore how books were made, bought, sold, and read, in the four-week online course, which starts on November 18th, 2019, and is run in partnership with FutureLearn, the social learning platform.\nThe free online course is aimed at anyone with an interest in the history of the printed book, the early modern book trade, the history of reading, the history of bookbinding, and the interaction between print and social change in early modern Europe.\nLibrarian of the Edward Worth Library Elizabethanne Boran, and one of the course designers, said: “This course is our way of sharing our wonderful collections with as many people as possible. Trinity College Dublin and the Edward Worth Library have thousands of books which bring to life the early modern period in the West. For this course we have digitised images from these books so that learners will be able to explore this fascinating period from every corner of the world.”\nLearners will investigate rare treasures such as the engravings of Anthony Van Dyck, early editions of Aesop’s Fables and the bestselling Nuremberg Chronicle. Frontispieces, title pages, annotations, printers’ devices, and many more parts of the book are examined from this period.\nAt the end of the course, learners will be able to describe how the early modern book trade operated, and understand how the invention of the printing press changed religious, scientific, medical and political views of the world.\nThe Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has been designed by academics from Trinity’s School of Histories and Humanities, School of English, and the Librarian of the Edward Worth Library, Dublin, with assistance from the staff of the Library of Trinity College Dublin and the Edward Worth Library, Trinity’s Digital Collections, and Trinity Online Services CLG.\nInterested individuals can register for the course at: http://bit.ly/2OBb8UT\nSince 2014, Trinity has reached over 150,000 learners from more than 100 countries worldwide through ten free online courses with Futurelearn, the social learning platform. See more at: https://www.futurelearn.com/partners/trinity-college-dublin\nAbout our libraries:\nThe Long Room of Trinity College Dublin\nThe Long Room, built in the early eighteenth century and expanded in the nineteenth, holds 200,000 volumes. Its collections date from the foundation of Trinity College in 1592 onwards, and offer readers a treasure trove of manuscript and print material. Find out more about the Long Room here.\nThe Edward Worth Library, Dublin.\nThe Edward Worth Library, which is run by the Worth Library Trust, houses c. 4,300 volumes which belonged to an early eighteenth-century Dublin physician called Edward Worth (1676-1733). Housed in Dr Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin, it is an invaluable resource for historians of the book for two reasons. First, Worth was a connoisseur collector, interested in rare printings and fine bindings. Second, he ensured that his collection was maintained in a unique state of preservation, allowing us to see books in their original (or at least early eighteenth-century) condition. Find out more about the Edward Worth Library, Dublin here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.cincychic.com/social/100-things-part-deux", "date": "2020-07-15T08:57:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657163613.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20200715070409-20200715100409-00501.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.967695951461792, "token_count": 752, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__64665761", "lang": "en", "text": "Looking for fun things to do around the city? We chat with a local author who just released his second book in a series that serves as a bucket list of must-sees throughout Greater Cincinnati.\nRick Pender wants everyone to explore and experience what Cincinnati has to offer. That’s why he wrote the book “100 Things To Do In Cincinnati Before You Die” and the series that followed.\n“My book is a bucket list of suggestions for things to do throughout Greater Cincinnati,” he explains.\nThe first book is broken down into five sections: Food and Drink; Music and Entertainment; Sports and Recreation; History and Culture; and Shopping and Fashion.\nAnd although the books have Cincinnati in the title, activities aren’t specifically located in the Queen City. “There are recommendations of ‘things’ in Northern Kentucky as well as areas beyond the I-275 beltway,” Pender adds.\nThe history of Pender’s book series goes back to 2015, when publisher Reedy Press in St. Louis approached him about creating a work that was all about what Cincinnati has to offer. And the choice for them to go to Pender was easy; he has a history as an arts and entertainment editor and has worked for WVXU’s “Around Cincinnati.”\nThe first book, released back in September 2016, quickly became a popular choice at local bookstores.\nHowever, times change and so do cities. A few years after the first book was published, there were new things popping up in Cincinnati and around the city.\n“The Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona hadn’t arrived on the scene in time for the first edition, Newport still had Duck Tours, and Cincinnati Music Hall was closed for renovation,” says Pender. “It was time for a second edition, released in September 2019.”\nPender says he replaced approximately 12 items with new recommendations and provided refreshed, up-to-date information.\nAlthough some native Cincinnatians may feel like they’ve seen it all, there’s always something new to see that you’ve never seen before.\nThe book series works for many different kinds of people with different kinds of interest. “It’s a natural for people who are new residents, but it also works for people who have lived here all their lives but haven’t gotten around to visiting some of our iconic attractions or experienced some of our great restaurants,” says Pender.\nCurrently Pender is researching a new book that will be published later this year called “Oldest Cincinnati.” “It’s a compendium of historic sites, locales, and attractions worth visiting,” adds Pender.\nThe second edition of “100 Things To Do In Cincinnati Before You Die” can be ordered from Amazon. It’s also available at most area bookstores including Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Rookwood Commons, Barnes & Noble West Chester, and Roebling Point Books & Coffee in Covington.\nYou can stay up-to-date with new information from Pender on his Facebook page, where he also offers information on book signing dates. Over the holidays, Pender even offered followers ideas on holiday-oriented activities based on recommendations from the books. “I’m always glad to hear from people with further suggestions and ideas,” he adds. “And I’m available for signings and appearances.”\nTo learn more, or get a copy for yourself, click here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://oldhamcountypolice.com/unsolved_homicide.htm", "date": "2014-03-09T09:04:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-10/segments/1393999676149/warc/CC-MAIN-20140305060756-00088-ip-10-183-142-35.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9912427067756653, "token_count": 211, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-10__0__200820424", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. Krishan Arora, a 54-year-old kidney specialist, is the only unsolved murder in Oldham County. Dr. Arora was gunned down in the library of his residence on June 22, 1998. Arora was found lying on the tile floor in front of his desk in the library, which was adjacent to his garage. He had been shot at close range in the head twice with a .40-calber handgun.\nSuicide has been ruled out, as was robbery. Nothing was ever reported missing from the residence, including $179 in Arora's wallet.\nPolice have no witnesses and only a vague description of a dark sort-utility vehicle that his wife , Ann Marks Arora said she saw leaving the scene.\nArora was a senior partner in Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana. His colleagues have put up a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction.\nShould you have any information regarding the crime you are requested to contact the Oldham County Police Department.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://hands2helpinc.org/books/torax-pulmon-pleura-y-mediastino-radiologia-e-imagen", "date": "2017-08-21T23:50:34Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-34/segments/1502886109682.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20170821232346-20170822012346-00300.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7537208199501038, "token_count": 169, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-34__0__251365863", "lang": "en", "text": "Torax: Pulmon, Pleura Y Mediastino (Radiologia E Imagen)\nPublisher: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins (1 de mayo de 1999)\nFormat: PDF / Kindle / ePub\nSize: 9.3 MB\nDownloadable formats: PDF\nNow Latin-American radiologists can turn to an original source for answers on all aspects of pulmonary radiology, from recognizing normal anatomy to diagnosing a host of adult and pediatric disorders. Experts offer must-read guidance on all of the problems radiologists are most likely to encounter--AIDS, emphysema, congenital heart problems and neonatal conditions, pulmonary infections, trauma, cancer, and more. This book also brings readers' skills to the leading edge of the specialty with the latest on spiral CT and MRI.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://mop.wowhead.com/zone=6067", "date": "2014-04-24T13:34:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-15/segments/1398223206147.1/warc/CC-MAIN-20140423032006-00022-ip-10-147-4-33.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9548096060752869, "token_count": 731, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-15", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-15__0__157244341", "lang": "en", "text": "Terrace of Endless Spring\n- Protectors of the Endless – When the Sha of Fear invaded the Terrace of Endless Spring, three venerated jinyu protectors were corrupted, and they betrayed the other mortal sentinels, slaying them all. The twisted guardians have now turned their attention to any intruders who might interrupt the sha's attack on the area's last defenses.\n- Tsulong – Legends speak of a spiraling, golden serpent that can sometimes be seen high in the sky, basking in the sunlight above the clouds. The few who claim to have observed it themselves say the creature is fiercely protective of the terrace.\n- Lei Shi – For countless years, this friendly water spirit frolicked in the Fountains of Endless Spring with childlike wonder and glee. When fighting suddenly broke out in this peaceful place, Lei Shi saw the crystal-clear water turn cloudy and murky, and terror fell over her mind.\n- Sha of Fear – The Sha of Fear is the physical manifestation of terror in Pandaria. Imprisoned by the legendary pandaren emperor Shaohao long ago, the entity has been newly strengthened by rising conflict across the island.\n- Chi-Ji, The Red Crane – The trial of Chi-Ji is a test of hope. Uncertain of the future of his people, Emperor Shaohao sought out the great Red Crane. The Great Crane challenged Shaohao to find the hope within himself, and cast off his uncertainty. Once the Sha of Doubt was vanquished, the Emperor became a beacon of hope for his people. To pass the trial of the Crane, warriors must believe in hope, even in the darkest of days.\n- Yu'lon, The Jade Serpent – The trial of Yu'lon is a test of wisdom and faith. With omens of a bleak future floating through his mind, Emperor Shaohao climbed to the summit of Mount Neverest to seek the council of the Jade Serpent. Yu'lon urged Shaohao to cast off the dark emotions that plagued him, and through his trials, Emperor Shaohao would become one with the land. To pass the trial of the Serpent, warriors must be wise in their choices.\n- Niuzao, The Black Ox – The trial of Niuzao is a test of bravery and fortitude. When Emperor Shaohao was overcome with fear, the Black Ox counseled him to face his fears directly. After a protracted battle with the Sha of Fear, the Emperor emerged victorious. To pass the trial of the Ox, warriors must be resolute in the face of overwhelming danger.\n- Xuen, The White Tiger – The trial of Xuen is simultaneously a test of strength and a test of restraint. When Xuen gave Emperor Shaohao a 10-foot-pole and asked him to strike one of Xuen's warriors, the Emperor could not land a blow. For without restraint, anger and hatred run wild. To pass the trial of the Tiger, warriors must harness their power, while burying their thoughts of violence.\n- Ordos, Fire-God of the Yaungol – Ordos was once a shaman of the Yaungol who sacrificed himself to the flame, following the promises of the Fire Lords, in order to become a demigod. His flesh is eternally seared with fires, putting him in endless agony. Yaungol Fire-Keepers ritualistically set themselves ablaze to emulate the ascension of Ordos, and cast enchantments and prayers to ease his pain.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://swl.slis.indiana.edu/publications.html", "date": "2020-08-10T18:26:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439737168.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20200810175614-20200810205614-00169.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6697921752929688, "token_count": 915, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__20715152", "lang": "en", "text": "- Borner, K., Conlon, M., Corson-Rikert, J., & Ding, Y. (eds) (2012). VIVO: A Semantic Approach to Scholarly Networking and Discovery. Synthesis Lectures on the Semantic Web: Theory and Technology. Morgan & Claypool Publisher (Book).\n- Yang, Y., Tang, J., Keomany, J., Zhan, Y., Ding, Y., Li, J., & Wang, L. (2012). Mining competitive relationships by learning across heterogeneous networks. The 21st ACM Conference on Information and Knowledge Management (CIKM2012) (full paper, accept rate: 13.4%), October 29- Novermer 2, 2012, Hawaii, USA.\n- Lariviere, V., Sugimoto, C.R., & Cronin, B. (2012). A bibliometric chronicling of Library and Information Science's first hundred years. Journal of the American Society for Information Science & Technology, 63(5), 997-1016.\n- Finlay, S.C., Ni, C., & Sugimoto, C.R. (2012). New methods for an old debate: Utilizing student response to investigate the relationship between collaboration and quality in academic journal articles.Library & Information Science Research, 34, 131-137.\n- Sugimoto, C.R. (2012). Initiation, Cultivation, Separation and Redefinition: Application of Kram's mentoring framework to doctoral education in Information and Library Science. Journal of Education for Library & Information Science, 53(2), 98-114.\n- Milojević, S. (2012). Multidisciplinary cognitive content of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Journal of Nanoparticle Research. 14(1): 1-28. Doi: 10.1007/s11051-011-0685-4.\n- Yan, E., Ding, Y., Milojević, S., Sugimoto, C.R. (2012). Topics in dynamic research communities: An exploratory study for the field of information retrieval. Journal of Informetrics. 6(1): 140-153.\n- Liu, X., (2012). Generating Metadata for Cyberlearning Resource through Information Retrieval and Meta-search, Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology\n- Guo, C., Chinchankar, R., & Liu, X. (2012) Knowledge Retrieval for Scientific Literatures. American Society for Information Science and Technology\n- Shuai, X., Liu, X., & Bollen, J. (2012) Improving news ranking by community tweets. Workshop on mining social network dynamics (WWW2012)\n- Liu, X., Zhang, J. & Guo, C. (2012) Full-Text Citation Analysis: Enhancing Bibliometrics and Scientific Publication Ranking. ACM International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management\n- Chamnongsri, N., Manmart, L., Wuwongse, V. & Jacob, E. K. (2011). A conceptual model metadata of\nThai palm leaf manuscripts. In U. M. Munshi & B. B. Chaudhuri (Eds.), Statistical Science and Interdisciplinary Research, Vol. 10: Multimedia information extraction and digital heritage preservation (pp. 243-260). Hackensack, NJ: World Science.\n- Jacob, E. K., George, N. L., & Arave, G. (2011). And the winner is . . . The perils and pitfalls of rank order analysis [Abstract]. In Facets of Knowledge Organization: Proceedings of the ISKO UK Biennial Conference, 4th-5th July, 2011, London (pp. 137-138). Bingley, UK: Emerald.\n- Lee, S. & Jacob, E. K. (2011). An integrated approach to metadata interoperability: Construction of a conceptual structure between MARC and FRBR. Library Resources & Technical Services, 55(1), 17-32.\n- Yan, E., Ding, Y., & Jacob, E. K. (2011): Knowledge discovery in research communities: Matching publication clusters on shared author and word relations. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI), July 4-8, 2011, Durban, South Africa.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://nbs.rs/en/o_nbs/arhiv-i-biblioteka/biblioteka/", "date": "2024-04-18T23:14:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817249.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418222029-20240419012029-00716.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9350017309188843, "token_count": 464, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__194776240", "lang": "en", "text": "The Library was established in 1928 as part of the Department for Economic Studies of the National Bank of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians. Its book fund was later supplemented by collections provided by the Ministry of Finance and the State Investment Bank, which comprised financial and statistical reports of the Funds Administration, annual reports, codes and laws of the Privileged National Bank of the Kingdom of Serbia, the National Bank of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians and the National Bank of the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. In addition, the Library has also kept original issues of the first Serbian journal, Serbian Newspaper (Srpske novine, from 1871 until 1918), National Newspaper (Narodne novine, from 1919 until 1941), as well as all official gazettes of the FPRY, SFRY, FRY, SCG and RS.\nThe Library contains a vast range of domestic and foreign technical literature, classified in several funds: monographic publications, reference books, serial publications, annual reports of central banks and other international financial organizations, central banks’ bulletins, official gazettes and international agreements, daily and weekly newspapers and non-book materials.\nIn line with the scope of activity of the institution to which it belongs, the Library acquires publications in the field of macroeconomy and microeconomy, monetary and fiscal policy, banking, finance, accounting and auditing, management, marketing, statistics, law, history and sociology.\nIn a bulletin of newly acquired books and received magazines, the Library regularly informs its users of current acquisitions, whereas a selective bibliography of articles presents current material from serial publications to users.\nWithin the program of assistance for the South East European region–The World Bank IFC/SEAD - Depository and Regional Library Program – the World Bank chose the Library of the National Bank of Serbia as the regional library. This status involves the acquisition, special processing and keeping of World Bank publications, as well as the requirement to enable widest possible public access to such publications.\nThe book fund of the Library is used primarily by the employees of the National Bank of Serbia, and persons employed in other banks and financial institutions, government agencies and nongovernmental organizations, scientific researchers, university professors and students.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://elvisdecoded.blogspot.com/2008/12/elvis-decoded-brief-introduction.html", "date": "2019-11-12T17:59:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-47/segments/1573496665726.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20191112175604-20191112203604-00084.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9085763096809387, "token_count": 236, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-47", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-47__0__82003329", "lang": "en", "text": "Author Patrick Lacy has written a book that is long overdue: a detailed, in-depth examination of the facts and figures that permeate the many Elvis books, websites, articles, and public boards. He sorts through all the information and puts things in proper perspective.\nElvis Decoded also covers scores of other questions and topics that have been largely ignored or mishandled over the past 31 years. The author offers a unique perspective on the toughest questions and the most complicated issues in the Elvis Universe, and explains how things got so confusing.\nElvis Decoded - A Fan's Guide to Deciphering the Myths and Misinformation is presented in a Q&A format, and offers an examination and comparison of the numerous Elvis source materials.\nSome of the topics covered in Elvis Decoded are:\n-The cause of death\n-The events at Graceland on August 16, 1977\n-The “alive” conspiracy rumors, claims, and theories\n-The Elvis-related scams and schemes\n-The cemetery break-in\n-Elvis’s drug use and health issues\n-Elvis’s last will and testament", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://drjamescjohnston.wordpress.com/tag/legal-and-forensic-medicine/", "date": "2018-07-22T12:25:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676593223.90/warc/CC-MAIN-20180722120017-20180722140017-00427.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.936218798160553, "token_count": 278, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__246337922", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. James C Johnston is a board certified neurologist and barrister with three decades of experience. In addition to his consulting practice and charitable work through Global NeuroCare, he is a prolific author who has published peer-reviewed articles for a number of medical and law journals. Dr. James C Johnston has also contributed to over a dozen books including a chapter for the seminal authoritative text in legal medicine entitled Legal and Forensic Medicine, edited by Roy Beran and published by Springer Publishing (ISBN 978-3-642-32339-3).\nA comprehensive multi-volume reference book, Legal and Forensic Medicine examines various aspects of legal medicine and ethics that define the fields of the 21st century. Topics addressed in this publication cover the full breadth and depth of legal and forensic medicine around the world, with practical applications in various international and intercultural frameworks. The text analyzes what the fields of legal and forensic medicine share and how they differ in terms of necessary qualifications and professional applications.\nContributing authors to Legal and Forensic Medicine hail from a number of countries and cultural backgrounds. There is a growing interest in the development of health law and legal medicine institutes around the world, and Legal and Forensic Medicine comes in on the ground floor of this burgeoning discipline to provide the foundation textbook for many courses, both undergraduate and postgraduate. It defines the place of legal medicine as a specialized discipline.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://bentleywood.fseclient.co.uk/curriculum/key-stage-3/history/", "date": "2021-06-13T05:59:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-25/segments/1623487600396.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20210613041713-20210613071713-00043.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9597569704055786, "token_count": 738, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-25", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-25__0__61324022", "lang": "en", "text": "\"The function of the historian is neither to love the past nor to emancipate himself from the past, but to master and understand it as the key to the understanding of the present.\"\nE. H. Carr (Historian and Writer)\nHistory is one of the most commonplace subjects: it is all around us. Its popularity in books, films and television testifies to its instant appeal, reflecting our enjoyment in a good story, a hunger for knowledge of the past and a desire to develop our understanding of where we have come from.\nThe study of History not only provides the opportunity to understand the past but also valuable training in the skills of research, empathy, comprehension, as well as an analysis of a wide range of material, to reach a reasoned interpretation and/ or opinion.\nAt Bentley Wood we believe that History teaches so much more than just some 'dusty old facts from the past' and we aim to provide an experience that will stimulate our students and develop a life-long interest in the subject. Employers and academic institutions place a high value on skills developed through the study of History. In particular, they are impressed by the ability of Historians to research, analyse and present information. Above all, History helps us to think logically and put forward reasoned arguments.\nHistory is a well established subject which can serve as an appropriate academic springboard into a wide variety of courses in higher education and a diverse range of jobs. History graduates are recruited successfully into a considerable range of occupations, which include the law, administration and management, buying, marketing and selling, accountancy and computing as well as teaching, librarianship and journalism. Discerning political leaders and employers have always valued the training history provides.\nOur world is littered with fellow historians who have achieved success in a variety of areas, from television to politics, acting to singing: TV presenter Louis Theroux, Ex-Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Hollywood actress and model Miro Sorvino, Coldplay's lead singer Chris Martin and of course ex history teacher Sting. We hope that our history students at Bentley Wood will go on to do great things in the future too.\nIn Year 7 we immerse students in academic historical study through enquiry from their first few lessons. They start in line with the National curriculum in 1066 studying William the Conqueror and the Norman invasion of England. They study themes of power and control and learn skills of analysis and evaluation through studying contemporary source material from the period. Then, Year 7 move through a journey of medieval cultures across the world including the impact of religion in medieval England, and a study of medieval Arabic and Chinese Empires. They also look at the experience of different cultural groups in England, focusing on Jewish and Black history. Towards the later part of Year 7, students study the transformation of power from Monarchy to the people in England, the Reformation and the Renaissance, and they finish by looking at 17th and 18th century Revolutions in the age of Enlightenment.\nStudents in Year 8 consider the development of Empire with a key focus on how the British Empire affected the rest of the world. They study the trans-Atlantic slave trade, India and Africa with a focus on the Empire from the perspective of both Imperialists and Colonists. They move on to look at the outbreak of War in the early 20th century, the international relations between the wars and the impact of WW2 on Europe finishing with a study of Genocide across time. Year 8 Students complete their KS3 study of history with a unit on local history where they consider how their local area fits into the context of events from medieval times to the present day.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.woodbridgelibrary.org/1079/Exhibits", "date": "2023-12-05T04:32:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100545.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205041842-20231205071842-00393.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9386103749275208, "token_count": 365, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__83020507", "lang": "en", "text": "The Woodbridge Public Library welcomes exhibits and displays in the branches that further the vision and mission of the Library. Exhibits should reflect the library’s role as an educational, cultural, and community institution. The Library recognizes its role in supporting Township talent and culture, and therefore extends its preference in scheduling exhibits and displays of Township schools, artists, community groups, and collectors.\nLibrary use of display areas takes precedence over any other use and the Library reserves the right, without notice, to cancel the use of the display area by exhibits if the Director determines that the display space is needed for Library purposes.\nThe Library reserves the right to deny an organization’s or an individual’s request to exhibit either in part or as a whole. The Library facilities are public spaces which are used and viewed by community members of all ages, therefore exhibits need to be appropriate for general audiences.\nNo goods or services may be sold as part of an exhibit but artist contact information may be listed.\nThe presentation of any display or exhibit does not imply any endorsement of the content by the Woodbridge Public Library, its Trustees, or staff.\nAgencies which have appropriate facilities are encouraged to exhibit items of interest to the public. The Agency Head should be consulted before the exhibit is arranged. This will allow maximum utilization of exhibits by other branches, cooperative publicity, and increased communication of ideas.\nThe person supplying the exhibit must provide an itemized list including the monetary value of the items before an exhibit is transported to a library. This information, plus the dates of the exhibition, is given to the Secretary to the Director for the purpose of insurance coverage.\n- Adopted - Board of Library Trustees - February 21, 2019\n- Revised - Board of Library Trustees - March 23, 2023", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.classicnudes.co.uk/", "date": "2014-12-21T17:11:26Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-52/segments/1418802771909.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20141217075251-00052-ip-10-231-17-201.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9384159445762634, "token_count": 537, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-52", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-52__0__173510463", "lang": "en", "text": "Christopher John Ball\nBA (Hons) MA\nFine arts photographer, campaigner and writer\nFine Art Photography, Book Reviews, Comment and Photography Tutorials.\nIncludes the cjballphotography picture library\nThis website contains images of artistic nudity. If you are under 18 or easily offended please do not enter.\nChristopher John Ball © 2014 *\nnudes that pay homage to the female form in a manner that is both graceful and\nVery rarely do we come across a portfolio that strikes us so deeply...\" -The New Nude Magazine\nChristopher John Ball is proud to be an X-Rite Coloratti\nChristopher John Ball is currently in the process of digitally archiving and restoring his entire collection of negatives. These take the form of 35mm, medium format and 5x4 monochrome negatives, covering a period of over 35 years, and include documentary, fine art nudes, fine art flowers, social documentary, photographic essays and more. Many of these images have not been publicly displayed before. He is planning a series of publications based around these and other images.\nChristopher will be placing many of these images within the pages of this website, which will have a new design to reflect the updates and publications being planned during 2015. Be sure to bookmark this page and pay a return visit.\nThrowing Stones - 'What's in your family album'\na play by Christopher John Ball and Dean Sipling\nTo order your copy click Throwing Stones\n“Mid-life male photographer meets young, nubile female student-cum-artistic muse - so far it’s old hat. But photographer turned playwright Christopher John Ball and co-writer Dean Sipling, whose background is film and television, bring the pairing into a thoroughly contemporary world of intercepted emails, sinister insinuation and sharp retorts. Their ‘guilty until proved innocent’ plot ... is thoroughly watchable and believable - perhaps as a result of Ball’s professional insights and DS Dom Lucas’ services as police advisor to the production.” Barbara Lewis – The Stage\n* The right of Christopher John Ball to be identified as the author of the photographic images and text within this website has been asserted by him in accordance with the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. By entering this website you accept that assertion and make yourself liable for penalties within the law for any unauthorised use, in whole or in part, of the images contained within. The only exceptions are images used within book reviews and articles as these are copyrighted to the author specified. Please note that no image contained within this website should be considered as 'orphaned'", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.plymouthpark.org/media/library/", "date": "2017-12-18T18:21:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-51/segments/1512948619804.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20171218180731-20171218202731-00156.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9320074915885925, "token_count": 153, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-51__0__195387475", "lang": "en", "text": "The Plymouth Park Baptist Church Library is located in the Educational Building north of the sanctuary. It contains over 15,000 books DVDs and CDs. The collection includes various Bible translations, Bible commentaries, personal and small group Bible studies, books on religions, beliefs, missions, biographies, and fiction. There are books on Christian living, personal growth, inspiration, individual and family relationships, crafts, poetry, music, and humor. There are DVDs and CDS containing music, inspiration, entertainment, education, and pastor’s sermons. The Library also houses sections for preschoolers , elementary age kids, and youth.\nPlease click on the following link to search for specific items in the Library Card Catalog and to see current Library hours. CARD CATALOG", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://giantleap.eu/?p=122", "date": "2023-10-05T03:35:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511717.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20231005012006-20231005042006-00627.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9368090033531189, "token_count": 202, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__123855672", "lang": "en", "text": "The Giantleap project releases today its documentation on experimental protocols for stacks and balance-of-plant components.\nThe document was authored mainly by SINTEF research scientist Alejandro Oyarce Barnett, with the support of many others in the consortium. The document is a public deliverable, and can be downloaded from this link.\nThe document presents a number of load cycles for both endurance and accelerated stress tests, as well as a set of reference operating conditions such as temperature, pressure, humidification, and gas flow. Tests are intended to be carried out in single cells, short stacks, as well as at system level. The report further contains a detailed description on how to perform the electrochemical characterisation of stacks and single cells, e. g. polarization curves, electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and cyclic voltammetry (CV), as well as sampling parameters and rates. Finally, the document also contains a chapter on AST of balance-of-plant components.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://tech.cochrane.org/archie", "date": "2016-07-27T09:33:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2016-30/segments/1469257826759.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20160723071026-00074-ip-10-185-27-174.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9092535972595215, "token_count": 274, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2016-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2016-30__0__177582789", "lang": "en", "text": "Archie is the Cochrane Collaboration's central server for managing documents and contacts details\nArchie is the internet based repository for the Cochrane Collaboration's documents and contact details. It contains data about all the persons involved in the Collaboration and all the documents and Reviews produced. Within Archie it is possible to read, print and compare current and past versions of a document.\nTogether with RevMan, Archie forms the Cochrane Information Management System (IMS), which is designed to enable contributors to the Cochrane Collaboration to meet the demands of producing high quality systematic reviews of the evidence of the effects of healthcare and deliver these for publication in The Cochrane Library and elsewhere.\nArchie continues to be developed through an ongoing process of consultation with its users and if you have any suggestions for improvements, please let us know.\nThe latest major Archie version, 4.11, was released on 13 January 2016.\nContent available for Archie\nAmong the things you'll find in this section:\n- What's New - List of changes made in recent Archie releases\n- Wish List - Suggestions that have not yet been scheduled for implementation\n- Suggestion Form - Send suggestions for improving Archie\n- Next Releases - List of new features for next Archie releases\n- Documentation - Information on how to use Archie\n- Facts about Archie - Availability times and statistics", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.crossfieldpto.org/event/virtual-book-fair-3-12-25/", "date": "2023-12-01T20:34:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100304.52/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201183432-20231201213432-00117.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9010502099990845, "token_count": 95, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__85208946", "lang": "en", "text": "- This event has passed.\nVIRTUAL BOOK FAIR 3/12-25\nMarch 12, 2021 - March 25, 2021\nOur Book Fair is online this Spring! Your purchases support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more!\nYou’ll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://urantiabooksources.com/part-iv/", "date": "2018-02-24T08:00:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891815500.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20180224073111-20180224093111-00294.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9616140723228455, "token_count": 268, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__238919", "lang": "en", "text": "IV. The Life and Teachings of Jesus\nThree books provided the backbone for Part IV: (1) A Harmony of the Gospels for Historical Study (1904, 1932) by Stevens and Burton, which presents \"an analytical synopsis of the four gospels\"; (2) Atlas of the Historical Geography of the Holy Land (1915) by George Adam Smith, which contains every city, village, place and other geographical feature mentioned in Part IV; and (3) The Perfect Calendar for Every Year of the Christian Era (1926, 1927) by Henry Fitch, which allows one to find which day of the week any particular date fell on (e.g. that March 16, A.D. 1 was a Wednesday). Two Bible dictionaries—one by Hastings (1909), one by Smith (1870)—were regularly drawn from. Other much-used sources were the Life of Jesus books by Edersheim, Smith, Barton, Bowie, Murry, Wilson, and Fiske & Easton, as well as novels by Norwood and Poling. About thirty-five other books were also used, but in only a few papers at most. Papers 131, 160, 170 are specialized papers in which one source, used in no other paper in Part IV, was the dominant influence.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://renthomas.ca/publications/page/37/", "date": "2024-04-19T03:29:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817253.5/warc/CC-MAIN-20240419013002-20240419043002-00049.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.952114462852478, "token_count": 235, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__191294744", "lang": "en", "text": "My edited book, Planning Canada: A Case Study Approach was published by Oxford University Press February 1, 2016 and won the 2017 Canadian Institute of Planners Award of Merit (Planning Publications). It is a collection of 34 case studies in Canadian planning written by academic and practicing planners across the country. It is available on Amazon.ca and OUP. Students can rent the book on Redshelf.\nMy second book, Transit-Oriented Development: Learning from International Case Studies, was published by Palgrave MacMillan in 2020. Based on a study of 11 case studies in TOD conducted at the University of Amsterdam, the book adds new material on TOD including an entire chapter on equitable approaches (e.g. preserving affordable housing, assisting businesses in TOD corridors). It can be found here.\nPeer-reviewed articles, book reviews, and encyclopedia entries. Peer-reviewed articles have been reviewed by several researchers from similar fields of study, edited to address their comments, approved by editors and published in academic journals. My Masters thesis and Ph.D. dissertation are also listed here.\nFreelance articles on planning topics written for the general media.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://sinc-cw.ca/", "date": "2017-06-28T22:26:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-26/segments/1498128323807.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170628222452-20170629002452-00296.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9317010045051575, "token_count": 180, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-26__0__103495977", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to our vibrant writing community!\nOur goal is to bring the Western Canadian Sisters in Crime community of authors, librarians, booksellers and readers together. We’re working hard to bring both in-person and virtual events that will help connect our community, no matter how remote your location. In months to come, we’ll be offering writing challenges, workshops, retreats and guest speakers.\nThis website is our hub and here you’ll find announcements about upcoming events, information on member books, our Speakers Bureau and much more. You’ll also find us on Facebook and Twitter.\nOur mission is to promote the ongoing advancement, recognition and professional development of women crime writers. Membership in the international Sisters in Crime organization is the only prerequisite to joining our local Canada West chapter, and we welcome women and men, authors and book lovers equally.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://bila-tserkva-mr.archives.kiev.ua/index.php?lang=en", "date": "2023-12-08T19:39:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100769.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20231208180539-20231208210539-00722.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9290530681610107, "token_count": 1048, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__295067257", "lang": "en", "text": "History of Archive\nThe Archival Department of the Bila Tserkva City Council was established on September 10, 1925 under the name Bila Tserkva District Archival Administration.\nOn October 1, 1930, the archival department was reorganized into the Bila Tserkva site.\nAt the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, documents from 1800 to 1932, 2584 funds with a total of 416,279 storage units and a placer of 2,000 kg were stored. But on June 6, 1941, all documents were destroyed as a result of aerial bombardment by Nazi aircraft.\nSince 1944, the archive has been collecting documents of the occupation period and transferring them to the higher bodies of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. Researched information archives.\nIn 1951, the state city and state district archives were merged under the name Bila Tserkva City Archives.\nIn the Bila Tserkva State City Archive, there were 360 institutions, organizations, and enterprises on the list, 154 of them municipal. There were 92,286 storage units in permanent storage.\nIn 1963, the Bila Tserkva State Archive was divided into the State City and State District Archives, after which the State City Archive was located at 10 Gagarina Street.\nIn April 1984, the decision of the executive committee of the Bila Tserkva City Council of People's Deputies of August 13, 1984. № 388 Bila Tserkva State Archives allocated a new room on Gorky Street, 6 of 3 rooms with a total area of 94.3 square meters. m. There were 57 funds in storage in the archive, 17406 storage units.\nIn 1997, the archive received new premises on the street. Loginova, 39a with a study and three archives with a total area of 210, 82 square meters. m ..\nIn 2000, the archive was provided with another room with two study rooms and an archives on the 3rd floor of the Department for Emergencies and Civil Protection at: st. Pavlichenko, 14a with a total area of 267, 1 sq. m ..\nThe Archival Department provides accounting, storage and protection of documents of the National Archival Fund, which have accumulated during their existence and those that previously operated in the modern city, public authorities, local governments, enterprises, institutions and organizations.\n• 1925 - Bila Tserkva District Archival Administration\n• 1932 - Bila Tserkva Historical Archive\n• 1939-1941 - Bila Tserkva Regional State Archive\n• 1944-1951 - Bila Tserkva State City Archive\n• 1951-1963 - Bila Tserkva State City Archives\n• 1963-2000 - Bila Tserkva State City Archive\n• 2000-2002 - Bila Tserkva City State Archive\n• 2002 - Archive Department of Bila Tserkva City Council\nIn 1932, in connection with the creation of the Kyiv region, the Bila Tserkva local archival administration was reorganized into the Bila Tserkva Historical Archive with subordination to the Archival Administration under the Regional Executive Committee.\nIn 1939, the Bila Tserkva Historical Archive was renamed the Bila Tserkva Regional State Archive with subordination to the archival department of the NKVD of the USSR.\nAfter the liberation of the city on January 4, 1944 from the German occupation, the archive resumed its work under the name Bila Tserkva State City Archive. The archive was subordinated to the Archive Department of the Regional Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Kyiv Regional Executive Committee.\nIn 1959, in accordance with the Resolution of the Council of Ministers of the USSR of 03.01.1958 № 20, the decision of the Executive Committee of the Kyiv Regional Council of Workers 'Deputies of 20.01.1959 № 49 and the decision of the Executive Committee of the Bila Tserkva City Council of Workers' Deputies of 25.02.1959 № 93 Bila Tserkva the state city archives were transferred from the subdivisions of the city police department and transferred to the subdivision of the Bila Tserkva City Council of Workers' Deputies.\nIn 1940, Shoil Yosypovych Alter worked as the director of the Bila Tserkva Regional State Archive.\nFrom January to September 1944, the head of the Bila Tserkva State City Archive was Romanenko EM\nFrom September 1944 to 1951 - Doronina ME\nIn 1951-1952 the archive was headed by Gudzevata TA\nFrom 1952 to 1962 the head of the state city archive was Savkov VL\nFrom 1961 to 1965 the head of the state city archives was Mazur MM\nFrom 1965 to 1974 - Vasilieva KF\nFrom 1974 to 1978 - Grabovsky II\nFrom 1978 to 1995 - Gontar P.I.\nSince 1995 - Nikanorova NV", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://civil.kiit.ac.in/patents/", "date": "2021-09-19T22:58:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056902.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20210919220343-20210920010343-00476.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6989789009094238, "token_count": 123, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__148724026", "lang": "en", "text": "Patro S.K. and Acharya P.K., “A Composition for Partial Replacement of Ordinary Portland Cement”, The Patent Office Journal, Application No. 856/KOL/2014, Dated 20/08/2016.\nBera, D.K., Rath, A.K. and Parashar, S.K.S., “A Novel Cement Composition Incorporating Bulk Fly Ash and Nano Fly Ash”, Application No. 201631024541, Publication No: 46/ 2016, Dated 04/11/2016 .", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://patanjaliresearchinstitute.com/ayurvedic_manuscripts.php", "date": "2022-05-25T09:13:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662584398.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20220525085552-20220525115552-00381.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8134784698486328, "token_count": 504, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__195720731", "lang": "en", "text": "A great effort of re-establishing the extinct knowledge of Ayurveda and spreading it to each and every individual by publishing the Ancient handwritten manuscripts under this immaculate project is going on.\nAyurveda, 'Medicinal system' is not only ancient but scientific too. Many ancient and rare handwritten copies of ancient Ayurvedic manuscripts not only in India but in the world are available in various athenaeum and institutions. These are very useful for the mankind, however many of them are not published till now. A special effort has been taken by Acharya Balkrishan Ji to enlighten and spread this Ayurvedic knowledge to everyone. Hindi translation and perfect editing of these complex Sanskrit manuscripts is going under the 'Ancient Handwritten Ayurvedic Manuscripts Publication Project of Patanjali University'. Under this project following are the rare manuscripts that have been published till now.\nSiddhsar-Samhita (Ravigupt-Virachit), Yogshatam (Amitprabhiyam), Yogshat-Vaidhyavallabha (Rupnayan-Virachit), Aurved-Mahodadhi/Sushen-Nighantu (Sushenvaidhya-Virachit), Bhojankutahalam (Raghunathsuri-Virachit), Azirnamrat Manjari (Kashinath-Virachit), Ruchivadhu-Gal-Ratnamala (Parpranav-Virachit), Harmekhla (Madhuk-Virachit), Yogratna Samuchchya (Chandrat-Virachit), Vaidyashatshloki (Avdhansarswati-Virachit), Chandra-Nighantu/Madnadi-Nighantu (Chandranandan-Virachit), Hrdayadeepak-Nighantu (Bopdev-Virachit), Rajnighantu, Sodhalnighantu (Sodhal-Virachit), Madanpalnighantu (Nrapmadanpal-Virachit), Dhanvantrinighantu (Mahendrabhogi-Virachit), Vaidhyaprasarkam (Vaidhya Gadadhar-Virachit).", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.upmcphysicianresources.com/cme-course/optimizing-outcomes-in-pediatric-liver-transplant/displayPageQuickView", "date": "2017-04-24T15:18:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917119637.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031159-00118-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8478968143463135, "token_count": 129, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__301082111", "lang": "en", "text": "Optimizing Outcomes In Pediatric Liver Transplant\nRecalling the goal of providing a normal life for pediatric liver transplant recipients, transplant surgeon, Dr. George V. Mazariegos, discusses the current state of pediatric liver transplant in this latest CME offering from the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. The presentation provides a review of the determinants of early outcomes, surgical and medical factors that impact long term survival, and the assessment of the pediatric transplant recipient following surgery.\nPublish Date: 06/30/2011\nTotal Viewing Time: 29 minutes\nNumber of Videos: 1\nView the full course", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.techtronix-bg.com/this-guide-will-allow-you-to-create-citations-in-2/", "date": "2020-07-06T02:03:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655890092.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20200706011013-20200706041013-00285.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9306584000587463, "token_count": 1299, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__187240981", "lang": "en", "text": "APA (United states emotional Association) is considered the most widely used to cite sources for wellness sciences and sciences fields that are social. This guide, revised in line with the 5th edition associated with APA manual, provides examples for in-text citations, endnotes/footnotes, as well as your guide list or bibliography web web page.\nWhy do I need to cite my sources?\n- To show you have got considered other people’ research.\n- To direct visitors to extra information.\n- To ascertain credibility being a researcher that is careful.\n- To exhibit expert honesty and courtesy.\nTo see samples of citations for numerous supply kinds , begin to see the handout APA fast Sheet .\nYou are quoting your source directly, and the type of source you are quoting how you cite a working within your document varies depending on your writing style, whether.\nWhenever making use of APA structure, proceed with the writer, date approach to in-text citation. Which means that the author’s final title and also the 12 months of book when it comes to supply should come in the writing, e.g., (Jones, 1998), and a reference that is complete can be found in the guide list at the conclusion associated with paper.\nYou only have to make reference to the author and year of publication in your in-text reference if you are referring to an idea from another work but not directly quoting the material, or making reference to an entire book, article or other work.\nCheck out types of in-text citations:\nIf you’re directly quoting from the work, through the writer, of publication, and the page number for the reference (preceded by “p.”) year. Introduce the quotation with a sign phrase that features the author’s final name followed closely by the date of book in parentheses.\nBased on Jones (1998), “Students usually had trouble APA that is using style specially when it had been their very first time” (p. 199). Jones (1998) discovered “students usually had trouble making use of APA style” (p. 199); exactly what implications performs this have for teachers? In the event that writer just isn’t known as in a sign phrase, position the author’s final title, the entire year of book, therefore the page quantity in parentheses following the quote. She claimed, “Students frequently had trouble APA that is using style” (Jones, 1998, p. 199), but she would not provide a conclusion as to why.\nDirect quotations much longer than 40 terms should always be in a block that is free-standing of lines, and omit quote markings. Begin the quote on a brand new line, indented five areas through the margin that is left. Type the entire quote from the brand brand new margin, and indent the first type of any subsequent paragraph inside the quotation five areas through the margin that is new. Preserve double-spacing throughout. The parenthetical citation should come following the closing punctuation mark.\nJones’s (1998) research discovered the immediate following:\npupils usually had trouble APA that is using style specially when it absolutely was their very first time citing sources. (p. 199)\nSummary or Paraphrase\nWhenever paraphrasing, talk about mcdougal and 12 months of book in your in-text guide, but APA instructions encourage you to definitely additionally offer the web web web page number (not necessary.)\nBased on Jones (1998), APA design is a hard citation format for first-time learners. APA design is just a hard citation format for first-time learners (Jones, 1998, p. 199).\nCiting A writer or Writers\nTwo writers: Name both writers into the sign expression or perhaps into the parentheses each time you cite the job. Utilize the word “and” between the writers’ names in the text and make use of the ampersand when you look at the parentheses.\n3 to 5 writers: List most of the authors within the sign expression or perhaps in parentheses the time that is first cite the origin.\nIn subsequent citations, just utilize the first writer’s final name accompanied by “et al.” in the sign expression or perhaps in parentheses.\nSix or higher writers: utilize the author that is first name accompanied by et al. within the sign expression or in parentheses.\nUnknown Author: If the task doesn’t have an writer, cite the foundation by its name when you look at the sign expression or utilize the first term or two when you look at the parentheses. Titles of publications and reports are underlined or italicized; games of articles and chapters have been in quote markings.\nOrganization being a writer: In the event that author is a company or perhaps a federal federal federal government agency, mention the business in the sign expression or in the citation that is parenthetical first-time you cite the origin.\nThen use only the abbreviation in later citations if the organization has a well-known abbreviation, include the abbreviation in brackets the first time the source is cited and.\nTwo or higher Works in identical Parentheses: as soon as your parenthetical citation includes a couple of works, purchase them the same manner they come in the guide list, divided by a semi-colon.\nTwo or higher functions the exact same writer in exactly the same 12 months: when you yourself have two sources because of the same writer in identical 12 custom essay service online months, usage lower-case letters (a, b, c) using the 12 months to purchase the entries into the reference list. Utilize the lower-case letters utilizing the 12 months into the in-text citation.\nPersonal Communication: For interviews, letters, emails, along with other person-to-person communication, cite the communicator’s title, the fact it ended up being individual interaction, as well as the date regarding the communication. Don’t add communication that is personal the guide list.\nBy using a supply that has been cited an additional supply, title the first supply in your sign phrase. Record the source that is secondary your reference list you need to include the secondary supply within the parentheses.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.thewappinggroupofartists.co.uk/features-wapping-group-cutty-sark.php", "date": "2018-07-20T14:21:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676591683.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20180720135213-20180720155213-00138.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9134247899055481, "token_count": 336, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__56986734", "lang": "en", "text": "The Wapping Group and the Cutty Sark\nThe Wapping Group have painted the majestic Cutty Sark regularly since 1946 and were also given the wonderful opportunity to visit the site and record the restoration of the ship after the fire of 2007. Here is a selection of the group’s drawings, paintings and photographs relating to the iconic vessel.\nAbove left: ‘The Cutty Sark after dark’ by Steven Alexander\nAbove right: ‘Repainting the Cutty Sark’ by Robin Mackervoy\nAbove: two small studies of the Cutty Sark by Steven Alexander.\nRecording the restoration process\nAbove and below: Messrs Holmes, Banning, Penny, Bryce, Beckett, Killens and Chamberlain on site.\nAbove right : a study of the restoration by Fred Beckett.\nBelow: John Bryce’s picture of the restoration reproduced on a grand scale.\nAbove left: John Killens’ painting ‘Well below the waterline’\nAbove right: another study of the restoration by John Killens.\nAfter the restoration of the Cutty Sark\nAbove left: a drawing by John Bryce of the newly-restored Cutty Sark.\nAbove right: a linocut by John Bryce based on the drawing.\nBelow is an article focusing on the Cutty Sark written by John Bryce for ‘Multiples’, the journal of the Society of Wood Engravers, number 18 (May 2013). We are grateful to John and to the Chairman, Harry Brockway, for granting us permission to include this very interesting piece in our website ‘Features’ section.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://archive.imamuseum.org/record/8641/", "date": "2023-09-25T19:08:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510085.26/warc/CC-MAIN-20230925183615-20230925213615-00753.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.910325825214386, "token_count": 167, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__323054863", "lang": "en", "text": "This collection is accessible under an assertion of fair use for purposes of research, education, and scholarship. Some items in this collection may be protected by copyright law (Title 17, U.S.C.). Transmission or reproduction of materials protected by copyright beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of copyright owners. Responsibility of their use rests entirely on the individual. The Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields does not own copyright to these materials, however, the archives has made every effort to provide accurate information about the copyright holder whenever possible. The archives is eager to hear from any copyright owners so the archives can provide the appropriate information to interested researchers. If you have information please contact the Archives, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields, 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46208 or firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://library.srilankaramaya.org/", "date": "2017-04-28T00:33:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122720.81/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00458-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9603738784790039, "token_count": 195, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__39587251", "lang": "en", "text": "Welcome to Sri Lankaramaya Library management system.\nThe evidence of Buddhist texts written in temples in Sri Lanka goes back as far as the first century BC. Over the ages the temple libraries, or ‘Pothgul’, were a major educational tool for monks and nuns as well as the general public until modern educational systems were developed.\nIt is our duty to share the values of over 2500 year old culture with our multicultural society and let our younger generation smell the scent of our traditions and practices in the light of Buddhist heritage. The major objective of this library is to offer a comprehensive book collection that relates to Buddhist culture and is not freely available in other community libraries.\nAt present over one thousand books are available in the library which caters to the young up to senior citizen. The majority of these books are written in Sinhala and are associated with Buddhist teaching but a considerable number of books written in English are also available.\nApply for Membership", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sjretreatcenter.org/event/with-an-eagles-eye-a-seven-day-sojourn-in-celtic-spirituality/2023-11-11/", "date": "2024-02-22T08:01:36Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473735.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222061937-20240222091937-00131.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8802308440208435, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__152291702", "lang": "en", "text": "With an Eagle’s Eye – a Seven-Day Sojourn in Celtic Spirituality\nNovember 11, 2023 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT\nPresenter: Joann Caramanico\nPlease note the book “With an Eagle’s Eye … A Seven-Day Sojourn in Celtic Spirituality” (by John Miriam Jones, S.C.) will be used and can be purchased on Amazon.com or check your local library.\nCome join us this fall season as we journey together into the richness and beauty of the Celtic Spiritual tradition. With our book as our guide, we will explore the Celtic Way and, in the process, hopefully discover how our prayer life, relationship with God and our relationship with all of creation can be enriched and deepened by this beautiful, ancient yet ever new tradition.\nIf you wish to reserve a spot for this retreat please email [email protected].\nPayments should be made out to the Daughters of Divine Charity and brought to your retreat or mailed to 850 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10305.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.mainstreetgreenville.org/post/2015/08/10/beautiful-lunch-on-the-lawn", "date": "2024-04-24T16:02:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296819668.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424143432-20240424173432-00845.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9689023494720459, "token_count": 276, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__51216152", "lang": "en", "text": "We could not have asked for better weather for our final Lunch on the Lawn for the summer! Romer's Catering did a fantastic job of preparing an amazing and tasty lunch for all of those who attended. And let's not forget the wonderful Higgins Madewell who kept the entire crowd entertained for the entire event!\nIt's sad that there won't be another Lunch on the Lawn until next summer, but this one definitely sent us off with a bang! We'll just have to contain our enthusiasm and excitement for another year until we can all start getting together on the beautiful library lawn for good times and loads of laughter.\nWe here at Main Street Greenville are so thankful for this wonderful community, and the love that each person has for each other. The Greenville Public Library has also been a great host for the outdoor lunches, providing everyone with a breathtaking landscape to relax and enjoy some delicious food. Not to mention the library's generous donations of many interesting free books for all of the events. We are also thankful for the United Methodist Church for providing us use of their space for our July Lunch on the Lawn, that was unfortunately relocated because of rain.\nMost of all, we want to thank those who came to support this amazing community we have, and the lovely businesses who help keep it that way! Downtown Greenville is definitely the place to be!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://softarchitectures.wordpress.com/", "date": "2019-08-21T22:16:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-35/segments/1566027316549.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20190821220456-20190822002456-00139.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9200871586799622, "token_count": 215, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-35", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-35__0__19828455", "lang": "en", "text": "I am an Assistant Professor at the School of Library and Information Sciences at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. Previously, I was a Research Program Officer at Educopia Institute, a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Program on Information Science at the MIT Libraries and a faculty instructor at the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC SILS).\nMy research focuses on the use and users of born-digital cultural heritage materials, ranging from legacy software to archived web pages. Working at the intersection of digital preservation, information science, and sociotechnical systems, my research asks: what do different communities of practice value about their interactions with born-digital information? How are epistemological practices (or “ways of knowing”) changing and how is this consequential for building sustainable knowledge environments?\nFor the past ten years, I have worked in embedded settings with library technologists, practitioners, and faculty on the design and development of digital research infrastructure. These grant-funded, applied research initiatives have included the following:", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://iowa.forums.rivals.com/threads/upset-over-lgbtq-books-a-michigan-town-defunds-its-library-in-tax-vote.396113/", "date": "2022-10-07T06:22:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337971.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20221007045521-20221007075521-00673.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9582046270370483, "token_count": 488, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__166830185", "lang": "en", "text": "- Nov 10, 2006\nVoters in Jamestown Township, near Grand Rapids, rejected a renewal of an operations millage for the community’s public library Tuesday, leaving the library’s future in doubt. Those leading the effort said the library was indoctrinating children.\nVoters in Jamestown Township, a politically conservative community in Ottawa County, rejected renewal Tuesday of a millage that would support the Patmos Library. That vote guts the library's operating budget in 2023 — 84 percent of the library's $245,000 budget comes from property taxes collected through a millage.\nWithout a millage, the library is likely to run out of money sometime late next year, said Larry Walton, library board president. \"I wasn't expecting anything like this,\" Walton told Bridge Michigan Tuesday. \"The library is the center of the community. For individuals to be short sighted to close that down over opposing LGBTQ is very disappointing.\"\nVoters on Tuesday rejected the millage renewal by a 25-point margin — 62 percent to 37 percent — on the same day voters approved millages for road improvements and the fire department.\nWhen the Patmos staff and elected board of directors declined to remove the books from the library's collection, some upset residents organized an effort to defeat the library's millage renewal.\nThe group, called Jamestown Conservatives, passed out flyers at the town's Memorial Day parade that referenced \"Gender Queer: a Memoir,\" a Pride Month display at the library and a director who, in the group's words, \"promoted the LGBTQ ideology.\"\n\"Pray that we can make changes and make the Patmos Library a safe and neutral place for our children,\" the flyer said.\nBut Walton didn't appear ready to compromise Tuesday. He said he didn't believe the library needed a wake-up call and shouldn't remove books.\n\"A wake-up call to what? To take LGBTQ books off the shelf and then they will give us money? What do you call that? Ransom?\n\"We stand behind the fact that our community is made up of a very diverse group of individuals, and we as a library cater to the diversity of our community,\" he said.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.polarforschung.net/about/article_processing_charges.html", "date": "2023-12-02T04:45:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100327.70/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202042052-20231202072052-00387.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8734100461006165, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__166043025", "lang": "en", "text": "Article processing charges (APCs)\nPolarforschung is committed to the open-access model of publishing. This ensures free web access to the results of research and maximum visibility for published papers.\nPublication of all kinds of contributions in Polarforschung is free of charge for authors. The costs (article processing charges) of the review process, typesetting, web publication, and long-term archiving are covered by the German Society for Polar Research (DGP) and the Alfred Wegener Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI).\nWhat is included in the article processing charges?\n- all online tools for authors, editors, and reviewers;\n- professional processing of figures;\n- typesetting, editing, and formatting in PDFLaTeX;\n- English language copy-editing;\n- immediate open-access publication of each article;\n- article alert service;\n- indexing in international scientific databases and reference services;\n- long-term archiving via Portico and CLOCKSS, as well as a number of national libraries.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://brzesko-briegel.pl/en/news/brzesko-bond-of-memory-2022-2/", "date": "2023-10-04T20:47:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233511406.34/warc/CC-MAIN-20231004184208-20231004214208-00457.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9490920901298523, "token_count": 4044, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__316093067", "lang": "en", "text": "Events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the extermination of the Brzesko Jewish community started on Saturday, September 10 with the visit of the descendants of Brzesko Jews to the regional museum, where on behalf of the Association “Memory and Dialog. Common History” they were welcomed by Anna Kudła and Zuzanna Peters-Musiał. Part of the permanent exhibition of the museum is dedicated to the history of Brzesko Jews. The moment when Jakob Reifen found in the Book of Remembrance the names of his relatives murdered in the Holocaust was particularly touching.\nAt 3.00 pm there took place the presentation of diplomas and prizes for the participants of the photo competition “Traces of the Jewish Community in Brzesko” co-organized by the association “Memory and Dialogue. Common history” and the Brzesko public library based on the original idea of Mr Daniel Nalepka.\nThe director of the library, Mrs Karina Legutek, presented to the audience the objectives and rules of the competition; the chairperson of the Association, Anna Brzyska, introduced the participants to the history of Brzesko Jews, and the jury member, journalist Marek Kołdras, spoke in a very moving way about the submitted photos. Brzesko deputy mayor, dr Grzegorz Brach, presented the awards to the winners – Nina Dubiel for the photo “Peaceful” and Ireneusz Węglowski for the photo “Tree of Life”, and all participants of the competition received diplomas.\nThe awards ceremony was followed by the opening of the post-competition exhibition prepared by Mr. Daniel Nalepka, where one could see the photos of all competition participants. The descendants of Brzesko Jews present at the event were particularly moved by this exhibition. Mr. Jakob Reifen saw his grandfather’s tombstone in one of the photos; others looked at the pictures of matzevot and Brzesko tenement houses with traces of mezuzahs – the only material trace of their former Jewish inhabitants…\nA conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the extermination of Brzesko Jews started at 4 pm. The first speaker was Dr. Roman Gieroń from the Institute of National Remembrance, who presented a historical outline on Aktion “Reinardt” in the Krakow district. Thanks to this historical introduction, the audience could understand the broader context of the Holocaust in Brzesko and vicinity.\nDr. Anna Brzyska focused on the history of the Brzesko Jewish community – the development of this community before World War II and the fate of Brzesko Jews during the Holocaust.\nThe historian Lucjan Kołodziejski shared about the Jews from his village of Borzęcin, and the next presentation by Weronika Salamon, a student of Brzesko high school, was dedicated to the story of one Jewish girl from Okocim, Rifka Passler.\nKarolina Korwin, Hanna Pajor and Karolina Szewczyk from the primary school in Wojakowa, shared about the destiny of Wojakowa Jews during the Holocaust and Righteous Poles who risked their lived to save them. It should be mentioned that the last two presentations were prepared on the basis of the winning papers presented at the 5th edition of the “We know your names” competition. The full texts of these papers can be found on the Association’s website.\nThe last speaker was Mrs Mala Meyer from Israel, who very emotionally told the story of her late mother, Sara Felsenstein, who, while being a prisoner of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, was saved by Brzesko-born Mala Zimetbaum. It was impossible to remain indifferent to this testimony.\nAfter the conference, the exhibition “Mala Zimetbaum – the Brzesko-born heroine of Auschwitz” was opened. Due to the exhibition, this extraordinary young woman, whose heroism has been described in numerous articles, books, dramas and even an opera, is returning to her hometown. The exhibition was prepared by Anna Brzyska, and the graphic design – by Katarzyna Kostecka; it can be viewed in the Brzesko culture center till October 10.\nThe second day of the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the extermination of the Brzesko Jewish community started with the March of Remembrance. It was for the eighth time that we gathered at Kazimierz Wielki Square, from which, in September 1942, the Jews of Brzesko were sent to the Bełżec extermination camp. That’s how these days were recalled by one of the few survivors, Leib Epstein:\n“On the second day of Rosh Hashana 1942 – on Sunday afternoon, the Gestapo from Tarnow arrived and the liquidation action began. During the action, I was hiding outside the town and I did not see it myself. All I could hear was the incessant shooting. The action lasted two days, on Monday and Tuesday.\nThe Poles told me that the course of the “action” was as follows: the Gestapo men chased Jews to the marketplace, made them kneel until they gathered the entire Jewish population. Then they lined them up in fives and chased them to the Słotwina station, which is located two kilometers outside the town. At the station, the train had been already prepared. Brzesko Jews were loaded on the train and taken somewhere. Nobody returned.”\nThis year – for the first time after the pandemic – 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Dov Landau and descendants of several families of Brzesko Jews – the Teemans, Hartmans, Reifen and Westreichs – came to Brzesko. Many people have joined commemorative events: the consul of the Federal Republic of Germany, Mrs. Dagmar Hillebrand; Deputy Director of the Department of the Institute of National Remembrance in Krakow Dr.Michał Wenklar, Deputy Chairman of the Board of the Jewish Religious Community in Krakow Mr. Tadeusz Jakubowicz, Rabbi Eliezer Gurary, Brzesko parish priest Józef Drabik, representatives of the city council and Brzesko poviat authorities, police, cultural institutions and several schools. Scouts handed out cards with the names and photos of Holocaust victims. But first of all many Brzesko residents have joined the March of Remembrance.\nDeputy Mayor Dr. Grzegorz Brach greeted everyone on behalf of the city authorities and then Mrs Iwona Leś read the letter addressed to the participants of the March of Remembrance by the Chief Rabbi of Poland, Michael Schudrich: “…Today’s Brzesko is so dedicated and committed to remembering its Jewish neighbors, remembering how Catholics and Jews built this city together and remembering that it is up to today’s citizens of Brzesko to remember and never forget the Jews of the town. Once again Brzesko is a model for all of Poland on how to maintain and develop communal memory…”\nEspecially moving was the testimony of Brzesko-born Dov Landau, who as a young boy witnessed the murder of his entire family, was imprisoned in 5 concentration camps, but survived, emigrated to Israel and recreated a family there.\nFrom Kazimierz Wielki Square, we went to the synagogue building at Pushkina st. The March was led by the flagship group from the Brzesko high school.\nThe sounds of prayers resounded by the plaque commemorating the victims of the Holocaust from Brzesko and vicinity. Father Drabik prayed with the words of one of the psalms; Rabbi Gurary and Dov Landau recited Jewish prayers. We were all together in this memory. Deputy Mayor Grzegorz Brach, Member of the Polish Parliament Józefa Szczurek-Żelazko, Deputy Staroste of the Brzesko Poviat Maciej Podobiński, Poviat Police Commander in Brzesko insp. Bogusław Chmielarz, consul Dagmar Hillebrand, representatives of the World Union of Home Army Soldiers headed by Krzysztof Bigaj, city councilors, Dr. Wenklar, Mr. Jakubowicz, director of the Brzesko Cultural Center Ewelina Stępień, director of the Public Library Karina Legutek, representatives of the Brzesko high school and association “Memory and dialogue. Common History” offered flowers and lit candles to honor the memory of the murdered Brzesko Jews.\nThe next point of the March of Remembrance was the Jewish cemetery at Czarnowiejska st., where the mass graves of the victims of the Holocaust are located. We walked in silence along the road that the Jews of Brzesko had to walk when taking to the cemetery the bodies of their relatives murdered in the ghetto.\n“The remaining Jews were forced to carry the bodies to their cemetery and bury them in mass graves. They performed this task together with their women and children. They dug large pits at the cemetery, gathered the bodies all over the city and carried them to the cemetery in self-made hand-barrows till late at night.\nFor Brzesko Jews, this duty was yet another tragic experience beyond their strength. Exhausted by fear, pain, suffering, they struggled carrying their dead ones along the side streets towards the cemetery. Surviving elderly men, women and children tried to help each other in their devoted efforts to fulfil this painful duty…” (Władysław Myśliński, 1978)\nAfter laying flowers and lighting candles by the plaque commemorating Brzesko Holocaust victims, the participants of the March of Remembrance walked to the Jewish cemetery at Czarnowiejska st.\nInformation boards prepared by the Association “Memory and Dialogue. Common history.” (author of the graphic design Damian Styrna, contractors Dariusz Jaworek and Ewa Dagnan-Jaworek; project co-financed by Forum for Dialogue) were unveiled at the cemetery. Brzesko scouts gave to all the participants cards with the map of the cemetery and a short description of individual boards. This project is of particular importance because it brings back the history of the Brzesko Jewish community, its development before the war and extermination in the Holocaust. The cemetery will no longer be a silent place with incomprehensible inscriptions on tombstones. 14 information boards provide an overview of the history of Brzesko Jews, share the stories of people who played important roles in the Jewish community – such as rabbis from the Lipschitz dynasty, teacher Arie Schachter, sofer Eliezer Herbstman, shojchet Juda Kaufman – and in the general community the town (longtime councilor Abe Lieber and mayor Henoch Klapholz); two information boards tell the story of the extermination of Brzesko Jews. The texts on the boards are in 2 languages, Polish and English, and have QR codes redirecting to the Association’s website (www.brzesko-briegel.pl/en), where one can find longer articles devoted to these topics.\nInformation boards were officially unveiled by the Deputy Mayor Dr. Grzegorz Brach and Brzesko-born Holocaust survivor Dov Landau.\nAfter unveiling the information boards, we moved to the grave of Chaim Jakob (Mundek) and Cyla Strauber, which since 2017 has been marked by a simple wooden matzeva put up by the “Forgotten” foundation. Representative of the Central Rabbinical Commission on Jewish Cemeteries, Mr. Aleksander Schwarz located this grave thanks to the testimony of the late Janina Kaczmarowska, who had been friends with Mundek and Cila before the war and had witnessed their death and burial in the cemetery. Now, 80 years after the spouses had been shot by the Germans, the burial place of Mundek and Cyla has been properly commemorated. It became possible thanks to the cooperation between our Association, the “Forgotten” Foundation and “The Matzevah” Foundation. You can read more about the tragic love and death of Mundek and Cyla here: https://brzesko-briegel.pl/en/2022/04/05/2-mundek-and-cyla-strauber/\nPerhaps the most touching part of the commemorative events was the ceremony by the mass graves. Descendants of several Jewish families from Brzesko read the names of their murdered relatives, and then the director of the Brzesko high school, Ryszard Ostrowski, read the names of 57 Jewish students of his school murdered during the war. Together, it was only 97 names out of several thousand Jews from Brzesko and Brzesko poviat murdered during the Holocaust years, but these people – and due to them also other Holocaust victims – ceased to be numbers, became real people. Mr. Landau talked about his beautiful aunt Mirla, who was shot in Brzesko, Jehuda Hartman’s voice trembled when he read the names of 7-year-old Maxi, 5-year-old Bubi and 3-year-old Herschl Zimetbaum murdered in Auschwitz…\nVoices of praying Jews resounded over the cemetery, Karolina Kotra played the violin, and we had some quite time to think about all the murdered. May their souls be bound in the bundle of life.\nWhen commemorating the murdered Jewish community of Brzesko, we want to remember not only the tragic death, but also lives of people who lived in Brzesko for several centuries – grew up, went to schools, got married, started families, worked, celebrated, dreamed of a better life for their children and grandchildren. That is why it was already for the fourth time that we organized an evening of Jewish culture this year.\nSimilar to previous years, Jewish dishes cooked by the members of the Association were waiting for everyone in the building of the Municipal Culture Center. Unfortunately, we do not have photos from this part of the event, but I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the members of our Association. The board includes Anna Brzyska, vice-president Anna Kudła, who has been responsible for organizing many aspects of this year’s events, and treasurer Bogdan Brzyski, who oversees the financial side of our activities. In addition, the Association includes: Damian Styrna – the author of the graphic projects of all our commemorations, Agnieszka Herbert-Styrna, Zuzanna Peters-Musiał, Małgorzata Cuber, Bernadeta Styczeń, Magdalena Sowa, Dorota Pstrąg, Mieszko Musiał, Agnieszka Musiał, Grzegorz Bach and Bogusław Sambor. Most of these people do not need to be introduced to Brzesko residents.\nHaving tasted various Jewish cookies, everybody moved to the auditorium, where a concert of klezmer music was to begin. Before that happened, however, we had a surprise prepared especially for the descendants of Brzesko Jews. Dov Landau last saw his parents, siblings and grandparents 80 years ago; the descendants of the Teeman, Hartman-Zimetbaum and Reifen families never saw their murdered relatives. And now, thanks to Daniel nalepka’s many hours of work, instead of old faded photos, we saw these people’s live faces on the big screen – smiling, looking at us. These short animations, after many decades of non-existence, as if brought the murdered Brzesko Jews back to life.\nAnd the culmination of this day full of emotions was the concert of the Klezmorim Trio band – singing and playing the viola by Karolina Stasiowska, the accordion by Marcin Wiercioch, the double bass by Piotr Poludniak. Maybe I’ll just say that even a former prisoner of 5 concentration camps, 94-year-old Mr. Landau could not help but dance. (Sorry for the quality of the video made with my mobile phone, but at least I could record not only a piece of the Klezmorim Trio performance, but also Dov Landau dancing.)\nFinally, I would like to thank once again all those present at the 80th anniversary of the extermination of Brzesko Jews and to all the organizers of these commemorative events:\n- Members of the Associaiton “Memory and dialogue. Common history” – our joint efforts, taking care of all the details, allowed us to create something very special and moving;\n- Brzesko Town Hall, mayor Tomasz Latocha, deputy mayor Grzegorz Brach, employees of the strategy and development department of the Town Hall, and especially Iwona Leś for organizing the March of Remembrance and general support for our activities;\n- The Poviat and City Public Library in Brzesko, the director of the library Karina Legutek and Monika Sacha for the co-organization of the photo competition, post-competition exhibition and conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the extermination of Brzesko Jews;\n- Municipal Cultural Center in Brzesko, its director Ewelina Stępień and all employees for providing technical support of the events, and Katarzyna Kostecka for preparing the graphic design of the exhibition dedicated to Mala Zimetbaum;\n- Brzesko high school, its director Ryszard Ostrowski and school youth for participation in the March of Remembrance; for remembering the Jewish students of the school murdered in the Holocaust; for the fact that the Brzesko high school is truly a School of Dialogue;\n- scouts from the Brzesko primary school, who devotedly helped with the organization of the March of Remembrance;\n- graphic artist Daniel Nalepka, who selflessly dedicated many hours of work and his heart to the post-competition exhibition “Traces of memoryt” and exceptionally moving short animations based on the photos of murdered relatives of the descendants of Brzesko Jews who came to our events;\nThis is a tragic anniversary, we remember – and we will remember – the thousands of victims of the Holocaust. However, life always triumphs death, and the best proof of this – Dov Landau and the descendants who every year come to the hometown of their ancestors.\nPhotos used in this article come from Bogusław Hajduk, Krzysztof Wasyłek and from the websites of the Brzesko Town Hall, the Poviat and City Public Library in Brzesko and the Brzesko the Municipal Culture Center.\n© Anna Brzyska, 2022", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://forum.highcharts.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=37357", "date": "2018-12-14T08:59:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-51/segments/1544376825495.60/warc/CC-MAIN-20181214070839-20181214092339-00497.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8577194213867188, "token_count": 278, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-51__0__194022027", "lang": "en", "text": "The documentation at http://www.highcharts.com/docs/export-m ... the-server for setting up highcharts-export-server states to copy in the highcharts.js, highcharts-more.js, etc. files into the phantomjs directory of the cloned repository, modify the resources.json, and build the jar file.\nHowever, we've found it easier to create a custom phantomjs folder in the classpath of our own application's war file and place our files there. These files are then found via the classpath resource scanning performed in ServerObjectFactory and extracted from the war for use. Then we provide an explicit resources JSON configuration in the SVGConverter.convert call, which allows us to use a pristine version of highcharts-export-server without any of our modules or customizations added to the highcharts-export-server library.\nBecause this is so convenient for the client, could this configuration method be added to the documentation and supported in future versions? We'd like to perform more frequent updates to the highcharts-export-server as they become available (previously we'd not updated for a year), so if this could be a standard configuration option that would really help (especially since it's already available and ready in the current version)!\nThanks for your consideration!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.unifr.ch/tmf/Biography-of-Servais-Pinckaers-o-p", "date": "2013-05-19T10:25:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368697380733/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516094300-00033-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9353047609329224, "token_count": 1212, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__16238607", "lang": "en", "text": "Servais Theodore Pinckaers was born in Liege (Belgium) in 1925 and raised in the village of Wonk (now part of the commune of Bassenge) in Belgium’s Walloon region. In 1945 he entered the Dominican Order and pursued his studies in theology at the Belgian Dominican studium at La Sarte, obtaining his license in theology (1952) under the direction of Jerome Hamer, writing his thesis (tesina) on Henri de Lubac’s Surnaturel. He pursued doctoral studies at the Pontificia Universit San Tommaso d Aquino (familiarly known as the \"Angelicum\"), attending the classes of such notables as Garrigou-Lagrange, Paul Philippe and Mario Luigi Ciappi. His dissertation, written under the direction of Louis-Bertrand Gillon, was a study of the medieval theology of hope, entitled “La vertu d’espérance de Pierre Lombard à saint Thomas” (1954).\nUpon completion of his studies, Fr. Pinckaers returned to the Dominican Studium at La Sarte to teach moral theology. He was there from 1954-1965. It was there that Fr. Pinckaers undertook his first efforts to renew our understanding of moral theology, foreshadowing the Vatican Council’s call to renewal by several years. The fruits of these labors, which had been published as articles in various places, were subsequently drawn together in his groundbreaking study, Le renouveau de la morale (1964). It was also at La Sarte that he wrote the textual analysis and commentary for Questions 6 through 21 of the Prima Secundae (i.e., Aquinas’ treatise on Human Acts) for the Revue des Jeunes’ bilingual edition of the Summa Theologiae. Fr. Pinckaers refers to his time at La Sarte, both as a student and later as a professor, as the time when he attained the insights that he would subsequently present and develop in his later work. The central insights were (1) the primacy of the Word of God, as a living Word that speaks to every generation and which is higher than any merely human word ; (2) the foundational importance of the fathers of the Church, especially Augustine ; and (3) the lasting value of St. Thomas’ method and insights (cf. S.-Th. Pinckaers, \"My Sources,\" Communio [American Edition] 26  : 913-915).\nAfter the Studium at La Sarte was closed in 1965, Fr. Pinckaers went to the Dominican priory at Liege and engaged in pastoral ministry for the next eight years, years that shaped the pastoral concern expressed in much of his work. Then, in 1975 he was called to fill the French language chair in fundamental moral theology at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, where he taught for the next twenty-five years. As emeritus professor he remained in Fribourg, in residence at the international Dominican priory of St. Albert the Great (the “Albertinum”), until his death on 7 April 2008. He was eighty-two.\nHis most well-known work in English is The Sources of Christian Ethics (1995), which has been well-received by a surprisingly varied cross-section of the Church in America. Other works in English include Morality : the Catholic View (2001), The Pursuit of Happiness : Living the Beatitudes (1998), and the collection of his essays, The Pinckaers Reader : Renewing Thomistic Moral Theology (2005). See also the essay, “The Sources of the Ethics of St. Thomas Aquinas,” in The Ethics of Aquinas (2002). Among his other works are La faim de l’Evangile (1977) ; La justice évangélique (1986) ; Ce qu’on ne peut jamais faire. La question des actes intrinsèquement mauvais : Histoire et discussion (1986) ; La Prière chrétienne (1989) ; L’Evangile et la morale (1991) ; La morale catholique (1991) ; and La vie selon L’Esprit : Essai de théologie spirituelle selon saint Paul et saint Thomas d’Aquin (1996). In 2001, he wrote a new textual analysis and commentary for the first five questions of the Prima Secundae (i.e., Aquinas’ treatise on happiness) for the second edition of the Revue des Jeunes’ bilingual edition of the Summa Theologiae (Traduction et commentaire du traité de la béatitude [Ia-IIae, qq. 1-5]). After a period of inactivity following a heart attack, Fr. Pinckaers published, A la découverte de Dieu dans les Confessions (2002), the first of a two volume study of St. Augustine whose general title is : En promenade avec saint Augustin. He also published Plaidoyer pour la vertu (2007), which was one of three works to receive an honorable mention as runners up for the Grand Prix catholique de littérature for 2007. In the year before his death, Fr. Pinckaers prepared several texts for publication, among them Passions et vertu (2009).\nServais Pinckaers served on several Roman commissions, including the Commission that wrote the Catechism of the Catholic Church, contributing to the moral section, and the preparatory commissions for the encyclical Veritatis Splendor. From 1992 until 1997, he was a member of the International Theological Commission.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://complit.sllf.qmul.ac.uk/complit/people/tihanov.html", "date": "2018-04-25T16:23:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-17/segments/1524125947931.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20180425154752-20180425174752-00295.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8398901224136353, "token_count": 915, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-17__0__81978239", "lang": "en", "text": "Galin Tihanov, (PhD, Sofia; DPhil, Oxon), MAE\nGeorge Steiner Professor of Comparative Literature and SLLF Director of Graduate Studies\nEmail: firstname.lastname@example.orgTelephone: +44 (0)20 7882 5912Room Number: Arts One 214\nGalin Tihanov is the George Steiner Professor of Comparative Literature at Queen Mary University of London. He was previously Professor of Comparative Literature and Intellectual History and founding co-director of the Research Institute for Cosmopolitan Cultures at the University of Manchester. His most recent research has been on cosmopolitanism, exile, and transnationalism. His publications include four books and nine (co)edited volumes, as well as over a hundred articles on German, Russian, French, and Central-European intellectual and cultural history and on cultural and literary theory. Some of his work has been translated into Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, French, German, Hungarian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovene, and Spanish. Tihanov is winner, with Evgeny Dobrenko, of the Efim Etkind Prize for Best Book on Russian Culture (2012), awarded for their co-edited A History of Russian Literary Theory and Criticism: The Soviet Age and Beyond (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2011). He is Honorary President of the ICLA Committee on Literary Theory (since 2008), Member of Academia Europaea (since 2013), Honorary Scientific Advisor, Institute for Foreign Literatures, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS, since 2014), and member of the Advisory Board of the Institute for World Literature (IWL) at Harvard. He sits on the editorial/advisory boards of fourteen journals (Arcadia; Bakhtiniana: Revista de Estudos do Discurso (Sao Paulo); Bijiao Wenxue & Shijie Wenxue (比较文学与世界文学 [Comparative Literature and World Literature (Beijing)]; Comparative Critical Studies; Evropa; Filosofskie nauki; Journal of Literature and Trauma Studies; Literaturna misul; Primerjalna književnost; Psikhologicheskie issledovaniia; Slavonica; The Journal of English Language & Literature (Seoul); Voprosy literatury; Wiener Slavistisches Jahrbuch), and five publication series (Brill Balkan Studies, Brill, The Netherlands; The Real Twentieth Century, Academic Studies Press, USA; Language and Literature Series, Mercado de Letras, Brazil; Durham Modern Languages Series, Manchester UP, United Kingdom; New Comparative Criticism, Peter Lang, Switzerland/Germany/US). Tihanov held visiting appointments at Yale University (2007), St. Gallen University (2012), the University of Sao Paulo (2013), Peking University (2014), Seoul National University (2015), as well as research fellowships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Open Society Foundation, Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, and Collegium Budapest. In 2012, Tihanov delivered the Mihály Babits Lectures. He is member of one of the European Research Council Evaluation Panels, of the Academic Advisory Council of the Centre for Advanced Study (Sofia), and of the International University Forum for Curriculum Reform. He served on the sub-panel “European Studies” for the UK RAE (2008) and as an international member on the panel “Philosophy” for the Romanian RAE (2011) and on the international evaluation panel “Humanities” of the Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology (2014; 2015). He has evaluated grant proposals for the ERC, DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft), the Leverhulme Trust, the British Academy, the AHRC, the Newton Trsut, Kone Foundation, the Polish Science Foundation, The Icelandic Research Fund, Wissenschaftskolleg zu Berlin, Aarhus Institute of Advanced Studies (AIAS), Centre for Advanced Study (Sofia), etc.\nFor a selection of my publications, please see the attached c.v.", "domain": "library"}
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{"url": "https://texascooppower.com/woundedthen-rejected/", "date": "2024-04-24T02:21:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818999.68/warc/CC-MAIN-20240424014618-20240424044618-00382.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9808428883552551, "token_count": 742, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__170512832", "lang": "en", "text": "Samuel McCulloch Jr. was biracial but considered a free Black man when, as a soldier with the Texian army, he was wounded during the Battle of Goliad on October 9, 1835, and considered the first casualty of the Texas Revolution. A musket ball shattered his right shoulder, and despite his injury and service, the postwar Texas government ordered him and all other free Blacks to leave.\nThen, in a series of conflicting legislative moves, things got confusing. Could he stay, or did he have to go?\nMcCulloch was born in 1810 in South Carolina. His father was white, and his mother was Black, but no other records of her status exist. McCulloch Sr. moved his son and three daughters, all considered free, to Texas, where they settled near the Gulf Coast in what is now Jackson County in May 1835.\nThe Battle of Goliad was the second skirmish of the revolution, coming one week after the brief skirmish known as the Battle of Gonzales and just four days after McCulloch joined the Texian army as a private with the 50-man Matagorda Volunteer Company. When the force attacked a Mexican army camp, McCulloch was first to enter the fort and the lone soldier wounded. The injury left his shoulder permanently disabled.\nAfter the war McCulloch’s residence status quickly began to twist and turn. Initially, the republic’s constitution, adopted in September 1836, prohibited citizenship for “Africans and the descendants of Africans and Indians” and required all free Blacks to apply to the Congress for permanent residence.\nMcCulloch made the required application for himself and his sisters in 1837, recounting his military service and stating that he had been “deprived of the privileges of citizenship by reason of an unfortunate admixture of African blood.”\nOn June 5, 1837, the republic passed a law that permitted free Blacks to keep their residency if they had been living in Texas before the Republic’s Declaration of Independence on March 2, 1836.\nWith his petition still pending, McCulloch saw his residency status further imperiled on February 5, 1840. That’s when an act was passed to prohibit the immigration of free Blacks and demand that all free Black residents vacate the republic within two years or be sold into slavery.\nMcCulloch filed a successful second petition, likely because of the Ashworth Act, passed December 12, 1840. This legislation provided that the Ashworth families, Black relatives in Jefferson County, could remain in Texas after influential whites intervened.\nAs a disabled veteran, McCulloch was eligible for a land grant and was awarded one league (4,428 acres) of land, two-thirds of which he chose to ranch and farm near Von Ormy.\nDespite his land and his disability, McCulloch soldiered again, fighting in the battle of Plum Creek in 1840 against Comanches and serving as a spy during the Mexican invasion of San Antonio in 1842. He died in Von Ormy on November 2, 1893.\nMichael Hurd is an author, historian and journalist who has written for publications such as USA Today, the Austin American-Statesman and The Houston Post. He is a noted expert on football at historically Black colleges, and as director of the Texas Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture at Prairie View A&M University, his research focuses on the 500-year history of African Americans in Texas. His most recent book is Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas. A native Texan, he lives in The Woodlands.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://artnerdsociety.com/4-online-libraries/", "date": "2018-09-23T22:49:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267159820.67/warc/CC-MAIN-20180923212605-20180923233005-00199.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9261652231216431, "token_count": 1127, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__91947791", "lang": "en", "text": "Virtual access to amazing art books, no coffee table necessary!\nDo you love art? Do you love books? Do you love art books? I have an obsession and hoarding instinct when it comes to art books. That photo history book from a class 20 years ago? I still have it sitting in my studio even though I haven’t picked it up in years.\nEvery time I visit a museum or a gallery the first thing I instinctively do is gravitate towards the bookstore. It doesn’t matter that I can actually see a 30×30 foot Richard Serra sculpture across the room. Instead of focusing on the actual art I came to see my first thought is LOOK! THERE ARE BOOKS RIGHT OVER THERE ABOUT RICHARD SERRA!\nI am pretty convinced this stems from my childhood where I didn’t have much access to galleries or museums, so I would disappear into the “art and photography” section of the chain book store at the mall. Not the most diverse selection of works (About 80% Ansel Adams and Georgia O’Keeffe),but better than nothing. If I couldn’t see original work at least I could explore a facsimile of it. If I was lucky, the book might actually have answers about the process and history of the artist. I could immediately connect a face and a biography to the pieces I was interested in.\nWe live in a time where artists are no longer forced to sift through commercial curation and William Wegman calendars in order to discover important artists and art. Why? Because a select number of authoritative, globally recognized cultural institutions have been generous enough to share their resources. If you are an artist or an educator you should be taking advantage of this as much as possible. The following is a brief list of free online libraries that can get you started. The four arts organizations listed provide access to over 2,000 substantive and authoritative art books (Only a few of which are about Ansel Adams or Georgia O’Keefe). Bookmark these, use them consistently, and share them with your students and friends.\nOnline Libraries Listed in Order of Recommendation\nThe Guggenheim museum has made over 200 of their published books accessible and downloadable for free in collaboration with the Internet Archive. The quality and quantity are fantastic and includes artists ranging from Kandinsky to Holzer. This is an incredibly valuable archive and if you only explore one today it should be this one.\nStarter Suggestion: Gerhard Richter : Eight Gray\nThe description from their website understates the impressiveness of this site. “Five decades of Met publications on art history, available to read, download, and/or search for free”. Take advantage of the “additional resources” section of each title. It allows readers to explore the Met’s image archive directly while the “related titles” allows for a substantive exploration of subject matter and author.\nStarter Suggestion: All the Mighty World: The Photographs of Roger Fenton, 1852–1860\nThe Getty Virtual Library contains a large quantity of select titles from the archive of Getty Publications. The selection of over 250 backlist titles is primarily focused on art history topics as well as conservation and digital archiving.\nStarter Suggestion: Courbet and the Modern Landscape\nLACMA’s reading room is a collaborative project with the Internet Archive that contains a growing collection of archived art books and exhibition brochures. The search functionality is a little limited, but the collection has quite a few fascinating pieces available in PDF and EPUB formats. The brochures are particularly interesting both as an introduction to certain artists and as design objects.\nStarter Suggestion: Abdulnasser Gharem: Pause\nDon’t limit yourself to simply reading from online libraries. Use them in ways that you would never use that twenty pound full color signed monograph you picked up at the Guggenheim for $250.\n- Download 20 books on contemporary art and combine them into one happy-fun-super-mega art history book.\n- Download The Academy of the Sword: Illustrated Fencing Books 1500–1800 (or any other book) and combine the illustrations into a short comic using famous quotes.\n- Pick a collection or a single book and have your students find five images (any artist, any time, any style) of a woman, or a building, or war, or red. Then have them create a piece that combines aesthetic and subject elements of each image.\n- Find 25 color images by Wassily Kandinsky. Print them out as large as you can and stack them on top of one another. Use a paper cutter to slice the stack at least 5 times vertically and 5 times horizontally (more if you are sadistic). Throw the pieces into the air and have your students try and recreate each original piece. Better yet, have them create their own work using the pieces.\nHave fun, and if you ever find yourself in need of additional creative and artistic resource suggestions please don’t hesitate to join our consistently growing creative community at artnerdsociety.com. Our ever expanding Recommends section is a curated collection of books, videos, image archives, and educational resources that any visual creative will find useful and inspiring.\nBe well and keep creating,\nOriginal Title Image by Sindre Aalberg via Unsplash\nCultivate Your Creativity\nBuild Your Practice\nShare your Calling", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://siddharth.premnath.org/category/stories/", "date": "2023-06-09T06:53:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655446.86/warc/CC-MAIN-20230609064417-20230609094417-00332.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9912729263305664, "token_count": 931, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__33370966", "lang": "en", "text": "Eva’s life started in 1929 in a very happy, loving Jewish family in Vienna. Her brother, Heinz, was three years older and was a reader, musician, and painter. As a six year old, he would read out books and tell Eva the stories. At school, Eva noted that although jews and catholics were allowed to be friends, they were separated during their respective religion classes. Fast forward a few years to 1938, and Nazi Germany annexed Austria. Nine year old Eva was shocked by the sudden display of Swastikas on the streets by her friends. She also noted that her best friend’s mother(who was catholic) slammed a door in her face one day and told her to never come back to their house. Eva’s father, Erich decided to move his family to Belgium at this time. Since they were not allowed any furniture, they bought a pre-furnished house in Brussels. The furniture included a piano and this naturally delighted Heinz. After two great years in Belgium, the family was forced to emigrate to Amsterdam. This is where eleven year old Eva met an eleven year old Anne Frank, who came up to meet Eva with a sweet hello. Eva and Anne would spend time together every day. Anne hated Math, but really enjoyed talking. She would often be made to write “I will not talk in class” a 100 times after class. In Eva’s mind, Anne was far more mature than she was. Being very interested in boys, Anne wanted to go to Eva’s house to meet Heinz. Sadly, Heinz was not interested in a girl his sister’s age.\n1940-42 were good years for Eva. Although they were restrictive(Jews had to go to different shops, travel separately), there was not any significant danger. In 1942, both Heinz and Margot(Anne’s elder sister) were summoned to Germany to work. Not trusting this summoning, both Erich and Otto Frank(Anne’s father) took their families into hiding. Sadly, Erich could not find a place for the family of four, so Heinz went with his father, and Eva went with her mother. Eva was a ‘sporty girl’, and hence had a tough time in hiding sitting in the same place. Erich and Heinz had to move around as they couldn’t keep up with the rent, but eventually found a place near Eva and Elfriede(Eva’s mother). On Eva’s 15th birthday, in the May of 1944, as the entire family had met up to celebrate, Nazi soldiers burst into the house and captured the family. Eva was interrogated and brutally beaten by the Nazi soldiers. However, she was in much too much shock to say anything.\nThe family eventually was sent to Auschwitz by train. Eva recalls that this train journey was the last time her family was together. On reaching the camp they immediately were separated, Eva and her mother were separated from her father and brother. They were made to strip naked, shaved, and given striped clothes with shoes and a number. Eva couldnt believe how cruelly the Nazi soldiers would mistreat the women without reason. Eva describes many miracles leading to her surviving, including how running into an old friend saved her from dying from typhus. She had to live in sub human conditions for almost six months before the liberation of Auschwitz by Soviet troops. She did meet her father a couple of times before the liberation. For a while, she believed her mother to be dead, but she later learnt her mother had escaped the gas chamber miraculously.\nEva would go on to learn of the death of her brother and father after liberation, which led her to spiral into depression for many years to come. Eventually, she would meet her husband for 63 years, Zvi Schloss in London. Her mother and Otto Frank fell in love and got married in 1953. Eva recalls the first time she saw Anne’s diary. Otto brought the diary to show to Eva and Elfriede and would burst into tears on reading it. He took three weeks to read it, and eventually published a first hand account of the most horrific genocide of all time, from the perspective of precocious teenage girl.\nEva now has three children and five grandchildren. She leaves audiences shocked by relating the atrocities endured by her family during the Holocaust and inspires them with her faith in humanity. She is not just a survivor, but also a victor of the Holocaust.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://treadstone71.com/intel-briefs/treadstone-71-analysis-of-the-study-titled-information-operations-in-the-russia-ukraine-war", "date": "2023-12-04T19:01:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100534.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204182901-20231204212901-00815.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9025639295578003, "token_count": 334, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__41378983", "lang": "en", "text": "Treadstone 71 Analysis of the Study: Information Operations in the Russia-Ukraine War\nTreadstone 71 recently reviewed the paper \"Information Operations in the Russia-Ukraine War – 24 January 2023\" by\nDr. Ahmed Daifullah Algarni, Vice President of the International Institute for Iranian Studies (Rasanah)\nThe title assumes a neutral position to the war when the war was clearly a Russian invasion of a sovereign nation. The title sets the stage for the rest of the paper.\nThe text attempts to create a comprehensive overview of information warfare tactics and objectives, mainly focused on Russia's actions in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war. The paper touches on various components of information warfare, including psychological operations, media manipulation, and disinformation campaigns.\n- Russian Involvement in Information Warfare: The text's claim that Russia has been deeply involved in information warfare for decades, returning to the Soviet era, is accurate. Russian tactics often include \"reflexive control,\" aimed at influencing adversaries' decision-making processes.\n- Operation Infektion: The mention of Operation \"Secondary Infektion\" and the disinformation campaign during the Cold War surrounding HIV/AIDS being a bioweapon is historically verified and well-documented.\n- Ongoing Info-War Campaigns: The text claims that between 2014 and 2018, Russia ran disinformation operations targeting Western countries, particularly Ukraine. The listing is consistent with reports from various intelligence agencies and cybersecurity firms.\n- Objectives of Russian Information Warfare: The objectives listed, such as dampening Ukrainian morale and sowing discord among Western allies, are consistent with assessments from international analysts.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://libros.usc.edu.co/index.php/usc/InvitationCallEthicalIssuesEng", "date": "2023-02-02T21:25:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500041.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202200542-20230202230542-00703.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8320156931877136, "token_count": 862, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__127751919", "lang": "en", "text": "Invitation Call Ethical Issues English\nINVITATION CALL ETHICAL ISSUES\nRESEARCH BOOKS 2021\nCALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS\nETHICS AND MORALITY IN THE MEDIA: INVESTIGATIONS AND PROPOSALS\nGiving continuity to the fulfillment and strengthening of the Strategic line of the Institutional Development Strategic Plan PEDI \"Research and innovation for excellence\".\nThe Publications Area seeks to make its actions visible and recognized in the context in which it operates, but also to generate impact on the development of the communities with which it interacts.\nIn this way, this call is opened within the framework of the program to strengthen New Knowledge of the Universidad Santiago de Cali, for the publication of books and research results, through which it is intended to facilitate and support the publication of the academic community of Santiago de Cali.\nThe call will be governed by the following Terms of Reference.\nThe program aims to:\nPromote a research culture among the academic community that allows them to publish, disseminate and promote new knowledge in the scientific community.\nContribute to research groups to strengthen their capacities, especially in the production of new knowledge.\nBUDGET FOR THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS\n- The book must have a minimum of 150 pages. (For more information on editorial conditions see the guide \"rules for authors\").\n- It must be original and contribute to the scientific knowledge of the discipline in question. Only final research results will be considered.\n- Must be linked to one or more research groups of the University.\n- All authors must have Orcid and Google Scholar profile.\n- Collective books must have only two academic editors.\n- Must score on the criteria of group cohesion and cooperation.\n- Applications will be received at the Online Information Reception:\n- At least one professor must be a researcher-teacher of the Universidad Santiago de Cali, who will be responsible for the communication and scientific edition of the book.\n- The professor must be an active member of a research group endorsed by Universidad Santiago de Cali.\n- All authors must sign the assignment of copyright of the work in favor of Universidad Santiago de Cali.\n- The ISBN will be requested by the publishing house of Universidad Santiago de Cali.\n- The publication of 25 books will be financed.\n- The books that are submitted must pass the selection process of the editorial committee.\n- On October 20, the books that pass to peer reviewers will be announced.\nUntil February 03, 2022.\nAnnex 1: Word document of the text.\nAnnex 2: All authors must fill out the Excel form found at:\n- Full name\n- ID No.\n- Faculty (only if USC)\n- Program (only if USC)\n- Institutional affiliation (Faculty or Institution)\n- Research Group\n- Date of birth\n- City of residence\n- Residence Address\n- Orcid Code\n- E-mail address\n- Mobile Number\nAnnex 3. Attach a rights assignment form for each author participating in the book. (signed in handwriting, otherwise it is not valid).\nLink to the rights assignment form: https://investigaciones.usc.edu.co/index.php/direccion-general-de-investgaciones/formatos\nAnnex 4. Attach turnitin report. The percentage of similarity accepted is 20%. Paragraph. Universidad Santiago de Cali reserves the right to modify, suspend or extend the terms and conditions established in this call, due to force majeure or needs of the service, or any other cause that affects the purposes of the call.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://slh-production-lb-1632455651.ap-southeast-2.elb.amazonaws.com/resources/3193-ancestral-maori-adapted-quickly-in-the-face-of-rapid-climate-change", "date": "2023-12-03T00:23:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100476.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202235258-20231203025258-00498.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9249672293663025, "token_count": 1715, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__317242982", "lang": "en", "text": "A more precise timeline now shows Aotearoa was first settled in the North Island before the settlers expanded south and then retreated again when the climate changed.\nThis article has been republished from The Conversation under Creative Commons licence CC BY-ND 4.0. It was originally published under the title New research shows ancestral Māori adapted quickly in the face of rapid climate change and is written by Magdalena Bunbury and Dr Fiona Petchey.\nWhen the ancestors of Māori made landfall in Aotearoa some 750 years ago, it marked the final stop of the greatest expansion of human migration in prehistory.\nMuch of their story – exactly when they arrived and where they initially settled, how quickly the population grew, and how they sustained themselves and adapted during rapidly changing climate conditions – has remained elusive until now.\nOur research traces the first 250 years of settlement, including changes in resource availability and population growth. It provides a more precise timeline for arrival and settlement, beginning as early as 1250–1270.\nWe also demonstrate for the first time a difference in the age of settlements in the North and South islands. The research shows that Māori adapted quickly to their new environment and again during later periods when temperature and rainfall changed significantly.\nA more precise timeline of arrival\nPeople travelled from tropical islands in East Polynesia at a time when a warm climate facilitated travel across the world’s largest ocean.\nResearchers have long debated the exact timing of their first settlement, with estimates varying between the 12th and 14th centuries, depending on the material selected for radiocarbon dating.\nWe show that early settlers reached the North Island first, between 1250 and 1270, a decade before the South Island became more popular.\nAt the time of settlement, the south had colonies of the large flightless moa. The early settlers rapidly adapted to this temperate climate, living on a diet of moa, seafood and vegetables grown in their garden plots.\nBut then the Little Ice Age interfered with this lifestyle. After 1350, conditions became significantly colder in the south. By around 1400–1420, moa hunting became uneconomic and put these fledgling communities under immense pressure. Once again, people had to adapt quickly.\nModels developed from radiocarbon dates and the distribution of archaeological sites indicate the population shifted back to the north and grew between 1350 and 1450. In the north, soils were ideal for agriculture and temperatures were warmer.\nNew scientific approach\nEstimates of arrival and settlement in earlier studies and models vary depending on the material they used. For example, radiocarbon dates of the Pacific rat (Rattus exulans or kiore) tell a story about the spread of rats following the introduction by Māori ancestors. This study documents an explosion in the rat population but not information on the earliest human settlement date.\nLikewise, radiocarbon dates on moa eggshell and bone tell us about the timing of moa-hunting activities but little about activities elsewhere.\nThis piecemeal approach has blurred the settlement chronology and contributed to the notion of a ‘mass migration’ event. These studies also ignored dates on marine materials, one of the most commonly dated sample types.\nIn a previous study, we demonstrated that dates of midden shells could increase the accuracy of models if we had a better understanding of how radiocarbon in the ocean changed over time.\nThe development of a regional marine calibration curve that mapped this change allowed us to include more than 800 shell radiocarbon dates in the current study. This curve doubled the number of dates available for analysis.\nIt was also necessary to develop a new approach to modelling that combined terrestrial and marine radiocarbon data sets. The increased precision and accuracy of these new models enabled us to draw links between the number and distribution of archaeological sites, climate, resources and deforestation trends.\nWhy our results are more precise\nWe scoured journal papers and books to assemble more than 2,250 dates, the largest radiocarbon data set from any island context. We carefully evaluated the archaeological context and scientific reliability of each date and removed almost 700 problematic dates before modelling began.\nDifferences between the terrestrial and marine calibration curves used to convert radiocarbon measurements into calendar ages enabled us to refine ‘wiggles’ that result in multiple ranges for some early settlement events.\nThis research goes only a small way to providing a time baseline for understanding the complexity of ancestral Māori society. Future work aims to achieve the precision needed to establish more links between people, climate and time.\nRead how whakataukī can give us insight into the moa’s conservation and extinction in Dead as the moa: oral traditions show that early Māori recognised extinction.\nLearn about ‘wiggle matching’ and the complexities of radiocarbon dating through research into the volcanic eruption that created Lake Taupō in Explosive lies – how volcanoes can lie about their age, and what it means for us.\nThis interactive explores the C-14 carbon dating process.\nLearn more about other technologies that are contributing to our knowledge of human evolution in Evolutionary research – advancing our understanding of us and techniques for refining samples for AMS dating of palaeolithic bones and other artefacts.\nIn 2008 scientists published research on how they used radiocarbon dating on old rat bones and seeds to establish their age.\nThe activity Investigating middens helps students understand what ancient middens can tell us about past lives and what discarded rubbish can tell us indirectly about the environment. You could adapt the extension idea so students also identify the organic rubbish that would survive into the future and could be dated by C-14 methods.\nThe activity Radioactive decay models the radioactive decay process for carbon-14 by flipping coins. It features the randomness and exponential nature of radioactive decay.\nFind out more about some of the research mentioned in this article:\n- A new chronology for the Māori settlement of Aotearoa (NZ) and the potential role of climate change in demographic developments, PNAS, Volume 119 | No. 46. 2022.\n- Climate windows for Polynesian voyaging to New Zealand and Easter Island, PNAS, Volume 111 | No. 41. 2014.\n- Extinct New Zealand megafauna were not in decline before human colonization, PNAS, Volume 111 | No. 13. 2014.\n- Global Signatures and Dynamical Origins of the Little Ice Age and Medieval Climate Anomaly, Science, Volume 326, Issue 5957, 2009\n- Using rat-gnawed seeds to independently date the arrival of Pacific rats and humans in New Zealand, Sage Journals, Volume 14, Issue 16, 2004, (note this research article has restricted access to the full version).\n- High-precision dating and ancient DNA profiling of moa (Aves: Dinornithiformes) eggshell documents a complex feature at Wairau Bar and refines the chronology of New Zealand settlement by Polynesians, Journal of Archaeological Science, Volume 50, October 2014.\n- Mass Migration and the Polynesian Settlement of New Zealand, Journal of World Prehistory, Volume 30, 2017.\n- Vital evidence: Change in the marine 14C reservoir around New Zealand (Aotearoa) and implications for the timing of Polynesian settlement, Scientific Reports, Volume 10, Article number: 14266 (2020)\n- A wiggle-match date for Polynesian settlement of New Zealand, Antiquity. Volume 77(295), 2003.\nArticles from The Conversation:\n- See this article from 2021 arguing that Aotearoa New Zealand's early Polynesian settlement should be recognised with World Heritage Site status.\n- In 2022 the article Linguistics locates the beginnings of the Austronesian expansion – with Indigenous seafaring people in eastern Taiwan was published.\nOn the Royal Society of New Zealand Te Apārangi website, read about work being undertaken by Associate Professor Fiona Petchey on constructing a precise and detailed picture of the past, using carbon dated shells from Te-Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa, the Pacific Ocean.\nListen to 95bFM who spoke to Dr Fiona Petchey about her research on the timing of Māori settlement in Aotearoa.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://maebirdlane.blogspot.com/2013/07/", "date": "2018-06-19T00:48:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267861641.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20180619002120-20180619022120-00232.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9944064617156982, "token_count": 470, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__156977548", "lang": "en", "text": "I love reading and at first was not going to make that apart of my blog but I have had a few really good reads lately. One of which I was thoroughly surprised by. I bought Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society two years ago and started reading it but didn't get past the first few pages and moved onto another book. I just now got back to it and I am so glad that I did.\nThe first few letters were boring and I found reading them tedious. But I powered through and didn't give up on it like I did two years ago. Then slowly the letters started to have more and more substance and built off of one another. By page 40 or 50 I couldn't put it down; I just had to now what was going to happen next.\nThe main character is Juliet. An author and columnist that shot to fame during WWII for bringing news of the war to England in weekly columns. The news during this time was heavy and those living in London especially were in a constant state of fear ;so, Juliet did the best she could to write on the news but doing so in a manner that still was able to lift their spirits. Her columns were very popular and after the war were published into a book.\nOne day through what could only be fate Juliet received a letter from a man on Guernsey Island. (Guernsey is a channel island between France and England that was occupied during the war.) This man had ended up with a book by Charles Lamb that had belonged to her and was writing to let her know how much that book had meant to him during the war. This correspondence lead to her corresponding with him and his friends on Guernsey. This correspondence led to a whirlwind of exciting discoveries and adventures and stories both of the Occupation and after.\nWhile reading I became involved with these characters and envisioned them on Guernsey. I feel as though I know Guernsey through this book, thanks to the vivid detail and research done by the author. I cant imagine many people after reading this book would not feel the same way. This book was full of imagination and joy all while dealing with the heavy topic of WWII and the Nazi Occupation. More than anything this book left me with a sense of hope that will stay with me long after the book has faded.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://marshalldavi.wordpress.com/", "date": "2015-05-25T17:16:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2015-22/segments/1432207928562.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20150521113208-00150-ip-10-180-206-219.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9670597314834595, "token_count": 198, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2015-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2015-22__0__113069676", "lang": "en", "text": "Excellent article on Tony Little & education:\nOriginally posted on 3D Eye:\nHaving spent an entire career committed to public state education, with a guiding principle of free education for all, it was fascinating to attend a lecture by the headmaster of Eton College and to be broadly in agreement with everything he said about holistic learning and the needs of young people.\nTony Little was the invited speaker for this year’s National Education Trust annual lecture – now held in memory of Mike Baker, an education journalist whose insights and observations on education are greatly missed.\nThe title of the lecture was “Looking Back to Move Forwards”. Mr Little considered the lives and works of three of his predecessors at Eton in order to focus on some priorities for education in the 21st Century.\nSome might query the head of Eton addressing an audience about the aims and purposes of education without having experienced the challenges of working in inner…\nView original 1,503 more words", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.virtual.financial/post/how-money-works-for-women-take-control-or-lose-it", "date": "2023-12-06T08:55:27Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100583.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20231206063543-20231206093543-00848.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9024542570114136, "token_count": 444, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__75718623", "lang": "en", "text": "\"How Money Works for Women: Take Control or Lose It\"\n\"How Money Works for Women: Take Control or Lose It\" by Sharon Lechter and Kim Scouller is a groundbreaking book that delves into the intricate world of finance, tailored specifically for women. Sharon Lechter, a seasoned financial literacy expert, and Kim Scouller, a respected entrepreneur and business strategist, combine their expertise to create an invaluable resource that addresses the unique financial challenges and opportunities that women encounter.\nThe book unfolds as a comprehensive guide, offering practical advice and actionable strategies to empower women to master their financial destinies. It demystifies financial jargon, presenting complex concepts in an easily digestible manner, making it accessible to readers from diverse financial backgrounds.\nOne of the book's strengths is its ability to communicate essential financial principles through real-life stories, relatable examples, and engaging anecdotes. The authors go the extra mile to ensure readers not only understand the concepts but also appreciate their relevance to their lives. The storytelling approach adds a layer of relatability, making the book engaging and impactful.\nA notable aspect of \"How Money Works for Women\" is its emphasis on financial independence and control. It encourages women to take charge of their financial lives, instilling confidence and a sense of empowerment. The book covers a wide spectrum of financial aspects, including budgeting, investing, saving, retirement planning, and entrepreneurship, making it a comprehensive resource for women seeking financial enlightenment.\nFurthermore, the book provides actionable steps and exercises at the end of each chapter, allowing readers to apply the knowledge gained. This interactive approach transforms theoretical understanding into practical application, fostering a deeper understanding of the financial world.\nIn conclusion, \"How Money Works for Women: Take Control or Lose It\" is an enlightening read for any woman looking to enhance her financial literacy and seize control of her financial journey. Sharon Lechter and Kim Scouller have crafted an exceptional guide that not only educates but also motivates and inspires. This book is an invaluable asset and a vital stepping stone towards financial confidence and autonomy. Highly recommended for every woman aspiring to navigate the financial landscape with wisdom and authority.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.alfredcorn.org/", "date": "2017-04-29T13:15:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123491.79/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00102-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9717174768447876, "token_count": 253, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__190369362", "lang": "en", "text": "Alfred Corn’s tenth book of poems, titled Tables, appeared in January 2013 with Press53. He has also published a novel, titled Part of His Story; two collections of essays; and The Poem’s Heartbeat, a study of prosody. His work as a poet brought him the Guggenheim fellowship, the NEA, an Award in Literature from the Academy of Arts and Letters, and one from the Academy of American Poets. He has taught at Yale, Columbia, and UCLA. He spends part of every year in the U.K., and Pentameters Theatre in London staged his play Lowell’s Bedlam in the spring of 2011. In 2012, he was a Visiting Fellow of Clare Hall, University of Cambridge, preparing a translation of Rilke’s Duino Elegies and returned as a Life Fellow for a second residency in 2013. His first ebook, Transatlantic Bridge: A Concise Guide to the Differences between British and American English, was published in 2012. In 2014 Barrow Street Press published his eleventh volume of poems, titled Unions, and Eyewear will publish his second novel, titled Miranda’s Book.\nComing in 2014:", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.gracepinellas.com/ghistory.html", "date": "2024-02-22T20:12:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473824.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222193722-20240222223722-00702.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9834184646606445, "token_count": 2030, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__127049469", "lang": "en", "text": "Forty Years of Graceby Pastor Bob Burridge ©1997\nGrace in the 50's\nBy February of 1958 the group began meeting at the D & D Missionary Homes under the direction of Mr. Thomas Waldecker. They looked carefully to find an effective area for ministry in Pinellas County and, by November, they settled on the Skyview Development in the Pinellas Park region. On the 13th of that month Rev. Thomas Waldecker was ordained to serve as the founding pastor.\nIn December Rev. Jay E. Adams, General Secretary of National Missions visited them to help select a location for building a place of worship, and to organize officially into a mission church.\nAt a meeting in the home of Miss Elizabeth Shoemaker the new congregation met to constitute itself officially and to adopt the name Grace Presbyterian Church.\nRev. Adams helped them select a property on 58th Street where 110th Avenue North intersected. It was planned at that time that US 19 would likely use that as the main North-South road connecting St. Petersburg with Clearwater. Four lots were purchased with an option on a fifth. A loan was received from National Missions in the amount of $1,300 to purchase the four lots. The first public baptisms took place on December 28th placing the sign of the covenant upon four believers.\n1959 began with the church's first Lord's Supper being served on the 4th of January. By March, 18 charter members were officially received. In May the church voted to purchase the remaining fifth lot bringing the total acreage to 1.5.\nThat December the plans were finalized to move their meeting location to the Skyview Recreation Building and a new pulpit was custom built and donated by Mr. and Mrs. Payerl. That pulpit is kept today in the library of the church in memory of those historic early days. The first church piano was donated by Mr. and Mrs. Allen.\nGrace in the '60's\nIn 1961 a farewell party was held for Walter and Mary Cross who were returning for service in Chile. They had served there from 1949 to 1956. While in the states they had been ministering to migrant workers here in Florida.\nA congregation meeting was held on January 15th, 1964 electing the church's first elders: James Barbee and Clyde Schrum. Elder Schrum was elected as the first Clerk of Session. At that same meeting the church voted to be a part of the Evangelical Presbyterian Church as the organization of American Presbyterian denominations were going through changes. In 1965 that group completed its merger with the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America General Synod to form the Reformed Presbyterian Church Evangelical Synod.\nIn January 1966 Walter Scott, James McGee and James Fagan were elected to become the church's first deacons.\nIn God's providence Pinellas County decided to route US-19 toward the Southeast to connect with 34th Street rather than using the 58th Street corridor. This left the church property in a somewhat isolated and quiet neighborhood.\nGrace in the 70's\nWhen Rev. Taylor left, the pulpit was filled by Mr. Bob Burridge who had just graduated from Seminary. While he taught full time at Skycrest Christian School, the church searched for its next pastor. By March of 1964 Rev. George Birchler was installed to lead the congregation. The layout of the church interior was changed and remodeled into its present configuration to create a better worship area and more classroom space.\nGrace in the 80's\nIn 1985 the sanctuary seating was changed from wooden pews to the present chairs to allow for an increased number of worshippers. The session established three committees in 1986 to help share the increasing responsibilities of ministry. The committees were charged with the work of Christian Education, Youth and Activities, and Missions and Evangelism. In June of 1986 Pastor Easterling left to take another charge and Mr. Bob Burridge, who was now a ruling elder and candidate for the ministry under the Central Florida Presbytery, again became the stated supply preacher. During this time the church began recording its morning sermons, a computer was added for the pastor's use and a maintenance shed was added to the property.\nIn June of 1987 Pastor Burridge was ordained and installed as the church's fifth pastor. The first copy machine was purchased and an in-house printing ministry was started to produce the bulletins and various booklets authored by the pastor for use by the congregation. A Worship committee was established to help the pastor with bulletin preparations and to help with worship music.\nIn 1988 the church held a 30th anniversary dinner to commemorate its first three decades. Founding Pastor Tom Waldecker spoke and Pinellas Park Mayor Cecil Bradbury presented the church with a certificate of commemoration from the city.\nIn the last years of the 80's the church offered some special programs which included; special speaker Dr. John Skilton, seminars in education for Sunday School workers, the showing of the Francis Schaeffer film series How Shall We Then Live?, and some Moody Science films. Pastor Burridge was the guest of Dr. James Kennedy on his radio program to discuss his booklet The Truth About Christmas. That program has been rebroadcast nationally a number of times seasonally.\nGrace in the 90's\nThis same year Central Florida Presbytery divided and the Southwest Florida Presbytery was formed. Pastor Burridge was elected to serve as the first year's moderator for 1991. He has since served two other one-year terms as moderator and between moderatorships served several terms as chairman of the Minister and His Work committee which advises churches with pastoral matters and examines all pastors entering our presbytery.\nIn 1991 Pastor Soeng Je Kim was called as Assistant Pastor to serve a Korean mission work that began meeting in the Grace Presbyterian facilities. That work was able to reach several Koran families before Pastor Kim was recalled to Korea due to immigration problems.\nIn the 90's the church family settled into having a monthly church fellowship time organized primarily by the Women In the Church (WIC). They also worked very closely with the local Pregnancy Center taking part in its fund raising activities, volunteering at the center and having the pastor serve on the board of directors over which he served a term as chairman of the board.\nIn 1992 the fellowship area was remodeled and later carpeted. A new sign was placed on the property with a flower box to improve the church's public presentation.\nIn the mid 90's Dr. Skilton was again invited to speak and Dr. Jay E. Adams presented a question and answer time about Christian counseling. An operations handbook was produced by the session to help direct its work toward the primary goals previously adopted. A playground was added for the children and the kitchen and nursery areas were remodeled.\nThe mid 90's also saw the birth of The Genevan Institute for Reformed Studies. It began with classes on Wednesday nights to provide a study showing the biblical foundations for the church's convictions. It was oriented for those interested in a more in-depth study than the regular worship services and Sunday School classes are able to offer. The study was arranged around the contents of the Westminster Confession of Faith.\nIn these latter years of the 90's, as the fourth decade of Grace Presbyterian drew to a close, the church suffered another setback as the economy of Pinellas County changed and several leading families were transferred out of the area due to job transfers and promotions. Again the session had to adjust the ministries to continue to provide all that God calls a church to do for its communing families. Hard challenges have always brought deeper commitments and have in many ways expanded the outreach of the church, though sometimes in ways not expected.\nA Presbyterian Men's Training Program was begun by the pastor which continues to be used in preparing men for leadership in the home, church and community. It has been used as part of a training program for new groups of church leaders.\nThe Genevan Institute has drawn some new members into the fellowship of Grace, brought in several winter visitors, and has helped prepare some men for the ministry. There are now students attending who are candidates for the ministry and licentiates in the Southwest Florida Presbytery.\nThe Institute outreach became world wide with the introduction of a website at www.girs.com which continually draws hundreds of visitors from all over the world. It distributes articles on biblical issues into places where little true Christian education is available. Through this ministry, several of the pastor's booklets, prepared for this congregation in the past, are being distributed and used in churches all around the world. A chat channel was established on the DALnet system which is open for fellowship on a continual basis. The chat channel is called #Calvin'sCorner. It is attended on Sunday nights for live internet fellowship and Bible discussion.\nGrace in the Years to Come\nPray for the families that make up Grace Presbyterian Church. The children are the future of this work. Some who are parents in the congregation now were once the children of the church. God's grace has brought this work to this point in time and has placed it where it can shine brightly. But God has always worked by means of the prayers of his saints who love him dearly and who work sacrificially to serve their King according to the ways in his Sacred Word.\nGrace is a wonderful name for a church. As the hymn writer\nJohn Newton wrote in 1779,\nTo be sure -- this has been a work of God's Amazing Grace!\nAuthor's note: This history was reconstructed from what information was available in the church files. It is mostly taken from session records, newspaper clippings, denominational magazine notices, collections of church news letters and bulletins. Some periods were hard to fill in. This does not mean that little was done during those times. It just reflects what was placed in the records available to this author.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://iftta.org/news/new-book-review-turisticko-pravo-tourism-law/", "date": "2023-10-01T09:54:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510810.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001073649-20231001103649-00053.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9414049983024597, "token_count": 2331, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__136145004", "lang": "en", "text": "Authors: Prof. Dr. Dragan Vujisić, Faculty of Law, University of Kragujevac and Doc. Dr. Andrej Mićović, Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism in Vrnjačka Banja, University of Kragujevac\nReviewer: Snežana Miladinović, Ph.D., Full-time Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Montenegro\nThe textbook Tourism Law, written in Serbian by Prof. Dr. Dragan Vujisić and Doc. Dr. Andrej Mićović, is one of a number of texts produced by the Faculty of Hotel Management and Tourism in Vrnjačka Banja, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. It was published in late 2016.\nThe book is published within the framework of the TEMPUS Project „Modernization and Harmonization of Tourism Study Programmes in Serbia“, No. 544543-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-RS-TEMPUS-JPCR.\nThe textbook provides a thorough legal analysis of both tourism and hospitality status and contract rules, which are currently in force at the national and EU level, by taking into account respective doctrinal views. It complies with the highest scientific and pedagogical standards.\nThe book is primarily designed for students who are enrolled at different type of faculties and study programs (tourism and hospitality, law, economy, management), but it is also a valuable material for legal practitioners and tourism and hospitality operators.\nIn short, this text is highly recommendable and will also certainly appeal to the professional and scientific public.\nIt consists of 290 pages and is divided into two parts. The first part is devoted to the legal status and business activities of tourism and hospitality operators. The second part deals with tourism and hospitality contracts. In addition, there is also an Introduction at the very beginning of the book. The Introduction, the first part and timeshare contract from the second part, are written by Doc. Dr. Andrej Mićović. Other tourism related contracts from the second part are written by Prof. Dr. Dragan Vujisić. The textbook contains a foreword, abbreviations, bibliography, the list of electronic sources and index page.\nThe Introduction provides a definition of tourism law and its subject, historical overview of the development of tourism and tourism law, as well as a classification of tourism-related legal sources. From the very beginning, the authors take the reader on a journey through the evolution of tourism and hospitality related rules, from the earliest ages to modern times. Doc. Dr. Andrej Mićović underlined the importance of travel for the emergence of rudimentary forms of travel and tourism services, which gradually evolved into their current form.\nThe first part of the book, titled Status Tourism Law, is divided into five chapters.\nThe first chapter deals with terms and concepts used in the tourism industry and standards for providing services in tourism, particularly standards for the categorization of accommodation, hunting and nautical facilities.\nIn the second chapter, Doc. Dr. Andrej Mićović, analyzes the legal form and the legal status of tourism service providers, and points out different types of providers of tourist activities. Issues related to the establishment, organization and management of tourist area, organizations for tourism promotion, travel agencies, tourist guides and accommodation service providers, are explained in detail.\nThe third chapter is devoted to the conceptual definition and types of tourism and hospitality business activities. The text of this chapter is divided into five subchapters. The first subchapter is devoted to an introductory discussion on tourism and hospitality activities and their classification. In the second, the author discusses in detail tourism-related activities which include provision of travel agency services, professional services in tourism (services of tourist guides, local tourist guides, tourist escorts, tourist animators and representatives at tourist destinations), special adventure and sports and recreation tourism services and car rental services. The subject of the third subchapter are hospitality business activities, followed by nautical activities in the fourth subchapter and hunting tourism-related activities in the fifth.\nThe fourth chapter of the first part covers the registration of tourism and hospitality entities and contains the basic principles, the registration processes, the content of the tourism registry and registration documentation.\nFinally, the fifth chapter deals with controls over the business activities of tourism and hospitality entities and also with tourism-related taxes and penalties.\nThe second part of the book, titled Tourism and Hospitality Contracts, is divided into seven chapters.\nProf. Dr. Dragan Vujisić conducts a legal analysis of the package travel contracts, travel agency contracts, allotment contracts , hospitality services contracts, agency contracts on hospitality services, food and drink service contracts, while Doc. Dr. Andrej Mićović contributes to this part with a legal analysis of the timeshare contract.\nThe first chapter of the second part of the book is devoted to the package travel contract. After definiting this contract, the author gives an overview of the respective national rules and makes reference to the content, role and importance of Directive 90/314 EEC and its eventual successor Directive 2015/2302/EU. The obligations of the organiser and traveller and related specific rights are analized in detail. Special attention is paid to changes in the law in the package travel contract before the start of the package and to the liability of the organiser as well.\nThe second chapter focuses on the intermediary travel contract. Taking into account national and EU legislation, the author analyses the definition and characteristics of the contract, rights and obligations of the contract parties, form of the contract, as well as the liability of travel intermediaries.\nAllotment contract is the subject of legal analysis in the third chapter. Prof. Dr. Vujisic thoroughly analyses this contract, its content, types and effects.\nThe fourth chapter deals with the hospitality services contract, its definition, basic characteristics, obligations of the hospitality service provider and guest, termination of the contract.\nThe main focus of the fifth chapter is on agency contracts on hospitality services, where the author describes its concept, types, characteristics, content, conclusion and termination of contract, taking into account national and comparative law rules.\nFood and drink service contracts are the main subject of the sixth chapter of part two, in particular, the definition of the contract, its conclusion, obligations of the contract parties.\nThe seventh chapter is dedicated to the timeshare contract, which is thoroughly analyzed through national and comparative law perspectives and respective rules at the EU level. The analysis covers the legal forms of time-sharing, legal mechanisms for the protection of consumer rights, rights and obligations of the contracting parties and termination of contract. The central part of the analysis is dedicated to the legal nature of the timeshare contract.\nOverall, the content of this book will certainly be useful for both theory and practice, as it is hard to find such a comprehensive, current and relevant legal material on this topic in Serbia and in the neighbouring countries. The countries of the former Yugoslavia would certainly be interested in this book as they not only share a common legal background and similar problems in practice, but also a common language. Furthermore, they are on the way to sharing a future within the EU (Slovenia and Croatia are already members). This book, therefore, has great practical value in collectting Serbian tourism law rules in the one place, and in facilitating comparative legal analysis in the post Yugoslavian context. It will facilitate identifying similarities and differences between the tourism law rules of the relevant countries, and should make it easier to achieved harmonization of these rules with the acquis communautaire. In addition, the book has significant scientific value, since it, inter alia, contains rules from the Serbian Draft Civil Code and new Package Travel Directive 2015/2302. The first set of rules are yet to be adopted in their final form (which allows the Serbian legislator to complement the Draft Civil Code with the respective package travel rules adopted at EU level) and the latter ones are currently in the process of transposition in the Member States.\nIn order to further enrich the text, the authors could pro futuro consider including EU passenger’s rights regulations which would cover different means of transport (air, bus, rail, ship). These rules are particularly important for the tourists who buy single services outside of the package. Nevertheless, this book is an excellent legal text which will be useful for both lawyers and non-lawyers and which will also provide students with necessary legal knowledge on current tourism and hospitality rules in Serbia and at EU level.\nFor all the aforementioned reasons, this book is definitely worth reading. Among other things, it shows that knowlegde and travel go along together. Inexhaustible is the human need for knowledge. Even Aristotle in his Metaphysics noted that “all men are by their nature constantly seeking for knowledge,” which explaines “the importance given to observation, especially visual one“. Eyesight more than any other sence enables cognition. The process of acquiring theoretical knowledge is easier if it is underpinned by the practical one. Journeys and travel have great importance precisely because they helps us learn about new areas, countries, nations, cultures, customs. As Henry Miller once wrote: “Our destination is never a place, but a new way of looking at things.” The man, as being of knowledge, travels (regardeless on the particular motive) with one ultimate aim – to look at things and himself among them in a new way.\nThanks to the books co-authors, Prof. Dr. Dragan Vujisić and Doc. Dr. Andrej Mićović, readers are given the opportunity to “travel“ through the legal “areas” of Tourism Law. Reviewer’s advice is that you should not miss the opportunity to take this inspiring journey.According to the allotment contract (contract for accommodation/catering capacities), the hotel-keeper undertakes the duty to provide a certain number of beds or capacity to the travel agency, to provide services to the travel agency’s guests, and pay a certain commission to the travel agency. In exchange, the travel agency undertakes to make the bookings or notify the hotel-keeper about the impossibility of complying with the contractual terms and to pay the cost of services, if the travel agency used the contracted accommodation. An allotment contract is actually a type of the agency hotel-keeper’s contract related to the booking of specific capacity (certain number of beds or accommodation units) and the ability or inability to cancel the contract. There are two types of allotment contract in comparative law: 1) allotment contract with the (travel agency’s) right of unilateral withdrawal from the contract (the real allotment contract), and 2) allotment contract with the guarantee charge (the allotment contract ”full for empty”). In comparative law, allotment contract as a rule is not regulated in national laws, or in European or international regulations. It is mostly part of customary law or business practices, where it is also subject to two ‘soft law’ codifications of business practices: 1) European ECTAA-HOTREC Code and 2) International IH&RA-UFTAA Code.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://dootv88.com/bridgerton-season-1", "date": "2023-02-02T15:06:24Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500028.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20230202133541-20230202163541-00276.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8187402486801147, "token_count": 653, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__22268702", "lang": "en", "text": "Bridgerton Season 1 ซับไทย\nBridgerton season 1 ซับไทย ความมั่งคั่งตัณหาและการทรยศที่เกิดขึ้นกับฉากหลังของอังกฤษในยุครีเจนซี่ซึ่งมองเห็นได้ผ่านสายตาของตระกูลบริดเจอร์ตัน ผู้มีอำนาจ\nIn 1813, households are preparing for the social season of arranging matches for marriage. Among the debutantes presented to the queen are the three Featherington sisters and the eldest Bridgerton daughter Daphne, whom Queen Charlotte praises highly, giving her an edge over the other young ladies. A new scandal sheet written by the mysterious Lady Whistledown circulates London, promoting Daphne as the season’s “Incomparable”. A distant cousin of Lord Featherington, Miss Marina Thompson, comes to stay for the season under the supervision of Lady Featherington.\nSimon Basset, Duke of Hastings, returns to London to see to the affairs of his late father. Simon’s confidante, the indomitable Lady Danbury, pressures him into joining the season. Viscount Anthony Bridgerton deems all suitors unsuitable for his sister Daphne. Anthony’s off-putting behavior drives away all potential suitors except the detestable Lord Berbrooke. Miss Thompson picks up the slack, to the delight of Lady Whistledown and the anger of the queen. Lady Danbury and Lady Bridgerton conspire to bring Simon and Daphne together. Anthony breaks up with his mistress, Siena Rosso. Lady Featherington deduces that Miss Thompson is pregnant. Simon and Daphne agree to pretend to court, so that Daphne will enjoy the attentions of suitors eager to steal her away from a duke while Simon will have respite from ambitious young ladies and their mothers.\nFlashbacks reveal Simon’s tragic childhood. After his mother died in childbirth, Simon was left under the control of his cruel father, who refused to accept that his only son was less than perfect.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://leanneleeds.com/books/tacos-tarot-and-murder/", "date": "2024-03-03T19:05:06Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947476397.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20240303174631-20240303204631-00809.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8942410945892334, "token_count": 314, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__139305928", "lang": "en", "text": "Preorder Book 6\nThis book will be available in e-book, Kindle Unlimited, paperback, and audiobook in April 2024.\nA festive Cinco de Mayo celebration.\nA Mexican hairless cat with a prophecy.\nA murder most foul amid the fiesta.\nAs the small town of Tablerock, Texas prepares for its annual Cinco de Mayo festival, Ellie and Evie Rockwell were counting on a day filled with tacos, perhaps a pinata or two, and a fiesta of feline fun at Silver Circle Cat Rescue. Instead, they’re served a stiff dose of reality when the town’s eccentric tarot card reader Luna Espinoza is found face-down in her award-winning margarita mix.\nWhat’s more, Silver Circle’s newest feline resident, the reader’s mysterious Mexican hairless cat named Mystico, has some chilling messages from Luna in the great beyond—and the tarot reader insists her murder won’t be the last.\nAs Cinco de Mayo turns from a celebration into a murder investigation, Ellie and Evie must use their unique ability to communicate with the cats of Silver Circle to unravel the mystery. But with so many potential suspects who wanted the tarot reader out of the picture, they’ll need more than a deck of cards to identify the killer.\nCan Ellie and Evie reveal the murderer before they strike again? Or will the killer’s future remain hidden in the cards?", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.southernsaltflyfishing.com/blog/2018/4/25/igfa-releases-2018-world-record-game-fishes-publication", "date": "2019-09-21T06:50:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514574286.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20190921063658-20190921085658-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9234817028045654, "token_count": 474, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__130832334", "lang": "en", "text": "All the facts and figures behind recreational angling’s most amazing catches are now available in the 2018 edition of IGFA World Record Game Fishes published by The International Game Fish Association.\nThe IGFA World Record Game Fishes is the world’s definitive publication of recreational angling records. The 2018 edition includes comprehensive information on all freshwater, saltwater and fly-fishing world records for all-tackle, line classes and length-based catch and release records, including new world records set in the last year.\n“We’re excited to fulfill our longstanding role as the angling world record keeper through the release of our iconic annual publication,” said IGFA President Nehl Horton. “Angler recognition, game fish conservation and education are the cornerstones of our association. With the latest edition of IGFA World Record Game Fishes, we aim to inform, educate and inspire those who are interested in our sport by celebrating the achievements of anglers around the globe.”\nThe 2018 edition is also available online as a digital magazine, providing IGFA members with access to the entire list of IGFA records and valuable content about freshwater and saltwater fishing techniques, personalities and conservation topics.\nSince 1939, the IGFA has set international angling rules and maintained world records for saltwater game fish. In 1978, its global rules and record-keeping mandate expanded to include freshwater species and fly fishing records when Field & Stream magazine, the Salt Water Fly Rodders of America and the International Spin Fish Association turned over their record-keeping responsibilities. In 1979, the IGFA first published freshwater, saltwater and fly-fishing records together in its iconic annual world record book.\nThe 2018 world record book also includes information on IGFA member clubs, captains, weigh stations and discount programs designed to help recreational anglers connect with each other and access a wealth of relevant and timely information.\nAs part of their membership, IGFA Lifetime and Corporate members receive a printed copy of the annual 2018 IGFA World Record Game Fishes as a valued keepsake and easy offline reference resource. The publication is available for purchase through the IGFA’s online store and IGFA Premium members are sent a promotional code for purchasing books at a discounted rate. To purchase the world record book simply visit igfa.com.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://radlilim.dreamwidth.org/tag/reviews?style=light&tag=reviews", "date": "2017-09-22T22:36:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-39/segments/1505818689373.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170922220838-20170923000838-00012.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9527678489685059, "token_count": 477, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-39__0__45133373", "lang": "en", "text": "Review of the audio version of Crossroads: Short Stories from Panamindorah, Volume 1\nby Abbie Hilton.\n“A Cat Prince Distinguishes Himself\" - Dave Robison, the new narrator for this version has a great, smoky voice. The perfect tone for the topic. The story gives great insight into a popular and pivotal character in Hilton’s Panamindora story. Learning about the motives and backgrounds of protagonists is one of my favorite things in epics, and Abbie is great at doing that.\n\"On the Edge\" - I enjoy listening to Abbie’s voice, she has a great tone, usually very calm, but she can convey tension and emotion very easily as well. This story has more Panamindora back story for some of the secondary characters, and gives great insight into the lives of the wolflings. Sevn’s struggle with how his life is changing is very interesting and engaging.\n\"Distraction\" - Another great narrator, Ryan Stevenson, gives this Panamindora backstory perfect tension. Even if the listener doesn't like the main character, due to knowledge of the main trilogy, the story is written so that the listener can relate and sympathize with him.\n\"Hualien\" - The rat shelt is one of the oddest characters in Panamindora, in my opinion. Getting more insight into him fills in a few gaps in understanding the larger Panamindora story. I did enjoy the voice modification that was done to achieve some of the voices, it’s a nice touch.\n\"Night in the Crystal City\" - A coda for one of the more interesting characters from the Panimindora trilogy, this is the first non-backstory piece in this collection. It’s interesting, erotic and shows hope for a character most readers/listeners would have thought lost. I have always enjoyed how thought for the possible physiology of the shelts is taken into consideration in Abbie’s stories, even in sex.\n\"Professionals” - Silveo is one of the most popular characters from the Guild of the Cowry Catchers series, and one of my favorites as well. Seeing where this deep and complex character came from is a fan’s dream.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.draculastory.com/transylvania/15742/", "date": "2020-03-28T12:37:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-16/segments/1585370491857.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20200328104722-20200328134722-00339.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9626263976097107, "token_count": 622, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-16", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-16__0__104119026", "lang": "en", "text": "The Romanian Country (Wallachia) is a Romanian feudal state, created at the beginning of the century XIV between the Carpathians, the Danube, Siret and Milcov. At the middle of the century XVI, the Romanian country recognized the suzerainty of the Ottoman Empire, but remained an autonomous state, in exchange for the payment of the tribute.\nVlad Dracul was the ruler of the Romanian Country between 1436 and 1442 and from 1443 to 1447.\nMember of Basarabilor family and son of Mircea cel Bătrân. The Lord of the Romanian Country was officially a vassal of the King of Hungary.\nHe was also a border commander with the responsibility of protecting trade routes between the Romanian Country and Transylvania for the Roman Catholic Church. Although Vlad was in favor of the Catholic Church, it is known that he killed members of the rival line of the Bessarabians, the family of Danes.\nWallachia is a state that emerged in the Middle Ages, whose territory was initially limited to the north by the Carpathian Mountains, and a part of the territory of the Romanian Country had been part of the Roman Empire between 105 and 271. The battle of Posada was the war of independence of the Romanian Country.\nThe period of turmoil in the Romanian Country coincided with a similar period in its main antiottoman ally, Hungary. During the dynastic battles for the Buda throne, the stability of the Hungarian kingdom was ensured by a Transylvanian nobleman of Romanian origin, Ioan de Hunedoara, who became voivod of Transylvania.\nHe intervened in the dynastic struggles of the Romanian Country, supporting Draculae and strengthening the reign of Vlad II Dracul.\nIn the Romanian Country, Vlad Țepeș rose against the Ottomans in 1459, even started raids on the right of the Danube and achieved what the Crusaders had not succeeded 65 years ago – to occupy Nicopolis. Vlad’s Ottoman expedition led to a resounding failure in 1462, the sultan himself being close to being killed in the night attack in the Ottoman camp near the capital Târgoviște.\nVlad Țepeș was at that time a very controversial figure. Authoritarian and bloody gentleman, he often resorted to cruel punishments. He was known especially for the death penalty by firing in the stern, a cruel method even by the standards of the time.\nFirst documented in 1459 by Vlad Tepes, Bucharest is the main city of the region and the capital of Romania.\nVisit Romania. Come with us on a #Dracula circuit for 6 days and 5 nights in the country of #Vladtheimpaler.\nFrom May 4, 2020 the tours are open.\nYou will find here, on the site, all the information you need.\nThanks again for following us, dear reader!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.m5universities.ac.uk/facilities/", "date": "2017-01-23T08:43:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-04/segments/1484560282202.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20170116095122-00461-ip-10-171-10-70.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9440308809280396, "token_count": 163, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-04__0__185850382", "lang": "en", "text": "Search the M5 Catalogue\nEnter equipment or facility keywords into the search box and click find.\nPowered by the Kit-Catalogue system.\nEquipment & Facilities\nThe M5 group have decided to use the award-winning equipment database software, Kit-Catalogue®, to facilitate equipment sharing between its research-intensive universities.\nDeveloped by Loughborough University since 2008, Kit-Catalogue is now the most comprehensive and user-friendly equipment & facilities database system available and will provide the M5 group with a repository of all equipment available at each member institution for regional sharing.\nInitially, the M5 catalogue will feature equipment publically available at each member institution but will soon be developed to include much more for researchers inside the group as well as external clients and small to medium industries.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://kindredbeings.com/photo-gallery/", "date": "2019-10-18T10:53:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986682037.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20191018104351-20191018131851-00211.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9328105449676514, "token_count": 115, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__63009960", "lang": "en", "text": "Jane Goodall On Kindred Beings:\nAll who read this book will be deeply moved. How fortunate for Dorothy and the other orphaned, captive chimpanzees — and for those of us who care about them — that there are people like Sheri Speede who risk their health, and work for a pittance, to rescue them. Sheri's words will bring a tear to all but the hardest of hearts. And a lot of smiles as well.\n— Jane Goodall, Ph.D., DBE founder - Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://enterpaige.com/the-history-of-glass/", "date": "2024-04-21T08:16:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817729.87/warc/CC-MAIN-20240421071342-20240421101342-00398.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9161540865898132, "token_count": 849, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__204936868", "lang": "en", "text": "Introduction: Unveiling the Mysteries of Glass\nGlass, with its mesmerizing clarity and versatility, has woven itself into the fabric of human history, offering both practical solutions and aesthetic beauty for millennia. From ancient civilizations to modern technological marvels, the story of glass is as rich and varied as the material itself. In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the fascinating history of glass, tracing its origins, evolution, and enduring significance.\nOrigins of Glass: Ancient Beginnings\nIn the annals of human history, the origins of glass can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, where skilled artisans first discovered the transformative properties of heated silica. Around 3500 BCE, the inhabitants of Mesopotamia, known for their innovative advancements, stumbled upon the art of glassmaking by heating sand to high temperatures, creating rudimentary glass objects. These early glass artifacts, primarily beads and small vessels, laid the foundation for the development of this remarkable material.\nEgyptian Mastery: The Birth of Glassmaking Techniques\nThe ancient Egyptians, renowned for their ingenuity and craftsmanship, played a pivotal role in refining the art of glassmaking. By 1500 BCE, Egyptian artisans had mastered the technique of glassblowing, revolutionizing the production process and enabling the creation of more intricate and delicate glassware. This breakthrough marked a significant turning point in the history of glass, paving the way for its widespread use across the ancient world.\nRoman Innovation: The Golden Age of Glass\nDuring the Roman Empire, glassmaking reached new heights of sophistication and artistry. Roman artisans excelled in producing exquisite glass vessels, decorative objects, and architectural elements, showcasing the versatility and beauty of this captivating material. The development of glassblowing techniques flourished during this period, leading to the mass production of glassware for both practical and ornamental purposes. The legacy of Roman glassmaking endures to this day, with numerous archaeological discoveries providing valuable insights into ancient glassmaking traditions.\nMedieval Europe: The Revival of Glassmaking\nFollowing the decline of the Roman Empire, the art of glassmaking experienced a resurgence in medieval Europe. Venetian glassmakers, renowned for their technical skill and artistic flair, established glassmaking centers in cities such as Venice and Murano, where they produced exquisite glass objects coveted by royalty and nobility. The advent of stained glass windows in Gothic cathedrals further elevated the status of glass as a medium of artistic expression, symbolizing divine beauty and spiritual enlightenment.\nThe Renaissance and Beyond: Innovations in Glass Technology\nThe Renaissance period witnessed a renewed interest in scientific inquiry and technological innovation, spurring advancements in glassmaking techniques and materials. The invention of the glass lens by Dutch spectacle makers in the 16th century revolutionized optics and paved the way for advancements in astronomy, microscopy, and photography. Meanwhile, the Industrial Revolution of the 18th and 19th centuries ushered in an era of mass production, making glass more accessible to the masses and fueling innovations in architecture, transportation, and communication.\nModern Marvels: Glass in the 20th and 21st Centuries\nThe 20th century saw unprecedented advancements in glass technology, driven by rapid industrialization and scientific discovery. From skyscrapers adorned with sleek glass facades to high-tech innovations such as fiber optics and liquid crystal displays (LCDs), glass has become an indispensable component of modern life. The development of tempered and laminated glass has enhanced safety and durability in construction and automotive industries, while innovations in glass recycling and sustainable manufacturing practices have contributed to environmental conservation efforts.\nConclusion: Looking to the Future\nAs we reflect on the storied history of glass, it becomes evident that this remarkable material has transcended time and culture, leaving an indelible mark on human civilization. From its humble beginnings in ancient Mesopotamia to its present-day ubiquity in our daily lives, glass continues to inspire awe and fascination, serving as a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of mankind. As we venture into the future, the possibilities for glass are limitless, with ongoing research and innovation poised to unlock new frontiers in technology, design, and sustainability. Truly, the history of glass is a testament to the enduring power of human innovation and imagination.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://fobesnetwork.com/vengeance-from-a-saint-full-of-wounds-a-book-review-spoiler-alert/", "date": "2023-11-30T11:18:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100184.3/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130094531-20231130124531-00863.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9686194658279419, "token_count": 741, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__182605910", "lang": "en", "text": "Vengeance from a Saint Full of Wounds is a captivating and heart-wrenching novel by Mexican author Américo González-Bitó. This book tells the story of Father Antonio, a Catholic priest who seeks revenge for the brutal murder of his brother, who was killed by a drug cartel. In this blog post, we will review vengeance from a saint full of wounds spoiler, discussing the plot, characters, and themes.\nThe novel is set in Mexico and follows the story of Father Antonio, a man of the cloth who is torn between his faith and his desire for revenge. His brother was brutally murdered by a drug cartel, and Father Antonio sets out on a mission to avenge his brother’s death. Along the way, he meets several other characters who become integral to the plot, including a young boy named José and a journalist named Pablo.\nThe plot is full of twists and turns, as Father Antonio faces many obstacles and setbacks in his quest for vengeance. He is also forced to confront his own beliefs and values, as he grapples with the morality of revenge and the teachings of his religion.\nThe characters in Vengeance from a Saint Full of Wounds are complex and well-developed, each with their own motivations and desires. Here are some of the key characters:\n- Father Antonio\nThe protagonist of the novel, Father Antonio is a Catholic priest who seeks revenge for the murder of his brother. He is torn between his desire for vengeance and his religious beliefs, and he struggles to reconcile the two.\nJosé is a young boy who becomes Father Antonio’s companion on his journey. He is wise beyond his years and provides a source of comfort and support for Father Antonio.\nPablo is a journalist who is investigating the drug cartel responsible for Father Antonio’s brother’s murder. He becomes an ally to Father Antonio, helping him in his quest for revenge.\nvengeance from a saint full of wounds spoiler Full of Wounds explores several themes, including:\nThe novel delves deeply into the theme of revenge, as Father Antonio seeks to avenge his brother’s death. The book raises questions about the morality of revenge and the consequences of seeking it.\nThe novel also explores the theme of faith, as Father Antonio grapples with his religious beliefs and the teachings of the Catholic Church. He is forced to confront the question of whether seeking revenge is consistent with his faith.\nViolence is a pervasive theme in the novel, as the drug cartel is responsible for numerous brutal murders. The book raises questions about the nature of violence and its effects on individuals and society.\nFinally, the novel explores the theme of redemption, as Father Antonio seeks to redeem himself and his brother’s memory through his quest for revenge. The book raises questions about the possibility of redemption and the role of forgiveness in the face of violence.\nIf you haven’t read Vengeance from a Saint Full of Wounds and plan to, please note that the following paragraphs contain spoilers.\nOne of the most striking aspects of the novel is its ambiguous ending. After a long and difficult journey, Father Antonio finally comes face to face with the man responsible for his brother’s death. However, instead of seeking revenge, he chooses to forgive the man and offer him redemption. The novel ends with Father Antonio walking away, leaving the fate of the man in question uncertain.\nThis ending raises important questions about the nature of forgiveness and the possibility of redemption. It also underscores the complexity of the themes explored in the novel, as Father Antonio’s journey towards forgiveness is not a straightforward one.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.claremcbride.com/clares-book-reviews", "date": "2024-04-17T02:31:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817128.7/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417013540-20240417043540-00332.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9691669940948486, "token_count": 1010, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__2579614", "lang": "en", "text": "Published by HQ, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers Ltd., 2019\nSRP U.K. 12.99, CAN 24.99\nReviewed by Clare McBride, April 2021\n“'Sometimes I feel like I’ve lived a thousand lives already,’ he laughs. ‘And one thing I’ve learned is there is no right way to walk this earth, and we can only learn from those in our lives, take whatever lesson we can from it and keep going.’”\nRosie’s Travelling Tea Shop is the first Rebecca Raisin book I have read, despite the fact she has authored so many titles. The book was a birthday gift from a friend and is outside my normal preferred genre, but she thought I might connect with the main character, Rosie, due to mutual life experience. And she was right! I fell in love with both Rosie and Aria immediately and could not put the book down once I had started it. At the beginning of the book, in a brief introduction of Rebecca it states, “Rebecca aims to write characters you can see yourself being friends with” and I think she completely nails it with this one! Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop is a comforting, simple read that lifts you out of your own reality with ease, just like a good read should.\nRosie’s Travelling Tea Shop follows the adventures of Rosie Lewis, an ultra tidy, meticulous Michelin-starred Sous Chef who suddenly finds her world turned upside down when her husband confesses to his extra-marital affair. Unable to forgive his cheating, Rosie drowns her sorrows in a glass of wine and awakens the next day to find she has spent most of her life savings purchasing a bright pink campervan named Poppy on the Internet. Rosie suddenly catapults herself into life on the road with Poppy, making ends meet selling tea and baked goods at fairs and festivals. She meets several other nomads, with stories of their own, along the way who become an integral part of her new life, especially irresistible Max, who becomes embroiled in a sort-of love triangle with Rosie and an Internet stranger named Ollie. Rosie learns some hard life lessons in her new helter-skelter life, including that not every act of kindness has an ulterior motive, but also that you cannot trust everyone you meet, especially on the Internet.\nReading Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop was straightforward and enjoyable. Rebecca’s writing is simple, easy to follow and flows beautifully. Part of not being able to put the book down was the ease of reading. I found something relatable in each and every one of the characters. Rosie’s need to have a plan, Aria’s need for space when her grief overwhelmed her and Max’s way of dealing with stress by cracking jokes all resonated with me, making it easy to love each one of them. The story was heartwarming without being too sappy. Rosie is a damaged soul who gets the short end of the stick at first but overcomes her fears, rooted in past traumas, and opens herself up to love again. Far too many romance novels are quite cringe-worthy, but Rebecca’s telling of the way Rosie falls for Max (and Ollie) is not sickening at all. Perhaps it is the way she concisely describes the story's events, without jamming too many banal adjectives in to one sentence that does it for me. Or the way she develops her characters through their inner, romantic thoughts rather than cliché raunchy action.\nEven though this book is fiction and that I know that fiction is not necessarily supposed mirror real life as it exactly happens, it took me a long time to get over, or wrap my head around the fact that someone like Rosie would just give up everything and suddenly start a life on the road. It is not until later in the book that we learn a little more about Rosie’s past, and one can begin to understand her desperate need to find a way to prove Callum wrong when he says she is turning out like her father. Perhaps if the information about her childhood was presented at an earlier integer, I might have been a little more forgiving of her apparent sudden change in personality. Or perhaps I need to get my nose out of the book, remember it is fiction and not get so caught up in the events of Rosie’s life? I think Rebecca has just done a fantastic job of making me fall for Rosie, like she set out to do in the first place.\nFour out of five stars from me – I am off to order some more Rebecca Raisin titles!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://mygermanology.com/from-research-to-revelation-unraveling-the-power-of-dissertations-and-capstones/", "date": "2023-12-01T13:00:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100287.49/warc/CC-MAIN-20231201120231-20231201150231-00397.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9152427315711975, "token_count": 1312, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__72787306", "lang": "en", "text": "In the world of academia, dissertations and capstones hold a special place. These scholarly works are the culmination of years of research, exploration, and critical thinking. They serve as a testament to a student’s dedication and their ability to contribute to their chosen field of study.\nDissertations and capstones are more than just lengthy papers. They are a gateway to new knowledge, providing valuable insights and pushing the boundaries of what we know. Through meticulous data analysis and extensive research, these works uncover hidden trends, examine complex theories, and shed light on previously unexplored areas.\nThe process of completing a dissertation or capstone is no easy task. It requires hours upon hours of reading, collecting data, analyzing findings, and refining arguments. However, the rewards are immense. Not only do these works contribute to the existing body of knowledge, but they also equip students with the skills necessary for success in their future careers.\nIn this article, we will delve into the power of dissertations and capstones, exploring how they have the potential to shape our understanding of the world around us. We will examine the significance of dissertation data analysis and its role in discovering meaningful patterns and drawing informed conclusions.\nJoin us on this enlightening journey as we unravel the power and significance of dissertations and capstones, from the moment research begins to the transformative revelations they bring.\nImportance of Dissertations and Capstones\nDissertations and capstones play a crucial role in academia and professional development. These comprehensive research projects offer students the opportunity to delve into their chosen fields, embark on a journey of discovery, and contribute meaningful insights to their respective disciplines.\nDissertations and capstones enable students to undertake an in-depth exploration of a specific research question or problem. Through extensive literature reviews, data collection, and analysis, students gain a deeper understanding of their subject matter. This process promotes critical thinking, analytical skills, and creates a solid foundation for further research.\n- MBA dissertation writing services\nThese research projects also provide a platform for students to apply theoretical knowledge into real-world scenarios. By conducting surveys, interviews, experiments, or analyzing existing data, students can bridge the gap between theory and practice. This practical application fosters the development of practical skills, allowing students to make tangible contributions to their fields of study.\nDissertations and capstones contribute to the broader academic community by adding to the body of knowledge within a particular field. Through their research findings, students can propose novel ideas, challenge existing theories, or present innovative solutions to complex problems. Such contributions not only benefit the students’ academic and professional growth but also contribute to the advancement of the discipline as a whole.\nIn summary, dissertations and capstones hold immense importance in academic and professional settings. By facilitating in-depth exploration, practical application, and institutional contribution, these research projects serve as powerful instruments for students to showcase their expertise, contribute to knowledge creation, and make a lasting impact in their chosen fields.\nUnlocking the Power of Dissertation Data Analysis\nWhen it comes to dissertations and capstones, one crucial aspect that brings their true power to light is the process of data analysis. This investigative methodology serves as the key to unlock valuable insights and draw meaningful conclusions from the vast pool of information gathered during the research phase.\nData analysis in the context of dissertations and capstones involves the systematic examination and interpretation of collected data to identify patterns, relationships, and trends. It enables researchers to explore their hypotheses, validate their findings, and answer the research questions they set out to investigate. By delving into the data, researchers can unmask the underlying hidden treasures that lie within.\nOne of the primary objectives of dissertation data analysis is to make sense of the gathered information, transforming it into a comprehensible format that contributes to the field of study. Through various analytical techniques, such as statistical tests, coding, or thematic analysis, researchers can organize and structure the data, allowing for deeper exploration and insightful conclusions. Additionally, data analysis helps to ensure the reliability and validity of the research findings, thus adding credibility to the overall study.\nBy skillfully navigating through the data analysis process, researchers can uncover patterns and trends that may not be immediately apparent. This opens up opportunities for new discoveries and further exploration within the field of study. Moreover, effective data analysis can also shed light on potential areas of improvement, highlighting gaps in knowledge and suggesting avenues for future research.\nIn conclusion, dissertation data analysis plays a pivotal role in unraveling the power of dissertations and capstones. It is through this meticulous process that researchers can unlock the valuable insights hidden within their collected data, giving depth and meaning to their findings. By harnessing the potential of data analysis methods, researchers can make significant contributions to their field and pave the way for future advancements and revelations.\nMaximizing the Impact of Research Findings\nResearch findings play a vital role in dissertations and capstone projects, offering valuable insights and contributing to the advancement of knowledge in various fields. To fully leverage the power of research findings, it is essential to strategically maximize their impact. This can be achieved through effective dissemination, integration, and application.\nThe first step in maximizing the impact of research findings is through their dissemination. Sharing the results with the academia and the wider community is crucial to ensure that the findings reach the intended audience. By publishing research articles or presenting at conferences, researchers can increase the visibility of their work and initiate discussions within the academic community.\nAdditionally, integrating research findings into existing bodies of knowledge is paramount. This not only helps to strengthen the foundations of a particular field but also allows other researchers to build upon previous studies. By linking their findings to existing literature and theories, researchers can contribute to a more comprehensive and cohesive understanding of the subject matter.\nHowever, the true power of research findings lies in their application. Effective utilization of these findings in real-world scenarios can bring about tangible and positive changes in various industries and domains. Policymakers, practitioners, and professionals can benefit greatly from the insights derived from dissertations and capstone projects, enabling evidence-based decision-making and driving innovation.\nBy maximizing the impact of research findings through strategic dissemination, integration, and application, the significance of dissertations and capstones can reach far beyond the academic realm. These projects have the potential to shape our understanding of the world, drive advancements, and address critical challenges across multiple disciplines.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://goneshopping.com.au/product/ancient-remedies-for-modern-life-the-secrets-to-healing-resilience-and-immunity-with-the-most-powerful-natural-medicines-in-history/", "date": "2020-07-08T07:52:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593655896905.46/warc/CC-MAIN-20200708062424-20200708092424-00401.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9558287262916565, "token_count": 263, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__103093878", "lang": "en", "text": "Long before the first pharmaceutical companies opened their doors in the 1850s, doctors treated people, not symptoms. And although we've become used to popping pills, Americans have finally had it with the dangerous side-effects, addiction, and over-prescription — and they're looking for an alternative.\nHere's the good news: That alternative has been here all along in the form of ancient treatments that have been used for eons by cultures around the world. Ancient Remedies is the first comprehensive, layman's guide that will bring these time-tested practices to the masses.\nIn Ancient Remedies, Dr. Axe explains the foundational concepts of ancient healing — concepts that stand in stark contrast to the approach we typically see in Western medicine — and how they can be used to cure more than 70 diseases, ranging from ADHD to diabetes, pneumonia, autoimmune disease, and beyond. Readers will learn how traditional healers identified the root cause of each patient's illness, then treated it with natural approaches derived from plants, flowers, mushrooms, and herbs, all of which they catalogued and studied over hundreds of years. From CBD to essential oils and other traditional medicines from cultures around the globe, Ancient Remedies offers readers everything they need to know about getting, and staying, healthy — without dangerous chemicals.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.teachingphysician.org/help", "date": "2022-07-02T10:21:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104054564.59/warc/CC-MAIN-20220702101738-20220702131738-00004.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.930500864982605, "token_count": 770, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__38570478", "lang": "en", "text": "Help for Preceptors\nIf you want to read an in-depth guide to the website, click here to download our Preceptor Usage Guide.\nHow do I log in?\nIf the institution for which you precept has added you to their user list, you can access the website using the username and password they have set up. If you received one of our monthly emails (from firstname.lastname@example.org), your username and password is included in the email. If you still aren’t sure if you have access, please contact Brian Hischier at email@example.com to find out.\nHow can I access my school’s documents?\nMany institutions put helpful information into the My School section of TeachingPhysician.org. If your school has taken advantage of this feature, use the My School link to view those resources (you must be logged in to access this page). If you precept for more than one institution, you'll be able to view documents only for the first institution to put you into the system.\nHow can I find the information I need on TeachingPhysician.org?\nThe website has been designed to make content discovery simple. There are different ways to find what you need.\n- Read through the site from the first section Preparation to the last section After the Rotation.\n- Use the Learning Paths feature to select a custom path based on your needs. Learning Paths can be found on the home page and at the bottom of the Content menu pull down..\n- Use the Topic Index to scan the titles of every page on the website.\n- Use the Search page to find every page matching your search term.\nHelp for Institutional Admins\nWhat is the difference between my admin login credentials and the shared login credentials?\nAdmin credentials are what you use to:\n- Add documents to the My School section\n- Delete preceptors from your account\nShared credentials are what you:\n- Give preceptors access to teachingphysician.org, including your institution's important documents.\nHow can I share important documents with my preceptors?\nBy logging in as an administrator, you have access to a documents hub that lets you upload important documents in the My School area of the site for preceptor access. Once there, follow the instructions on screen to start using this valuable resource. You can upload documents such as your clerkship learning objectives, policies, and evaluation forms. Be sure to let your preceptors know when you have uploaded new documents.\nRemember: your documents are accessible by anyone with your institution's shared login credentials.\nCan I change my admin or shared login credentials?\nAbsolutely. Just contact Brian at firstname.lastname@example.org and request your change.\nWhere can I find a how-to for interacting with the website?\nYou can watch the full 30-minute recording of our live training for administrators below, or click the links in this paragraph to jump directly to what you're interested in learning about (links will open YouTube in a new tab). We began training with a tour of the website and ended with a closer look at how your preceptors can report their CME credit. Along the way, we looked at the My School section of the website, saw how to add or delete preceptors from your subscription, and how to re-subscribe online. We also looked at the Clerkship Finder, Learning Paths, how to quickly find topics on the website, and how to use the Focus of the Month archive to send your own emails to your preceptors.\nStill need help?\nContact Brian Hischier at email@example.com for subscription questions, technical support, or questions about the site's content.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.stockmanshollow.com/event/hoa-board-meeting-2019-09-17/", "date": "2020-07-12T07:32:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-29/segments/1593657131734.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20200712051058-20200712081058-00462.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9392149448394775, "token_count": 136, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-29", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-29__0__255728090", "lang": "en", "text": "HOA Board Meetings are now open to the public\nSee the events in the calendar for more details!\n- This event has passed.\nHOA Board Meeting\nSeptember 17, 2019 @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM\nThe Stockmans Hollow HOA Board will hold a meeting of the board of directors on September 17th, 2019 at 6:30 PM at Sump Memorial Library in Papillion. The meeting will be held in meeting room 50.\nAll HOA members are invited to attend the first 30 minutes of the board meeting, from 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM to address any questions or concerns to the HOA Board.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://palyazatok.org/tudomanyos-publikacios-palyazat-roma-temakorben/", "date": "2023-12-10T06:59:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679101282.74/warc/CC-MAIN-20231210060949-20231210090949-00170.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7327257990837097, "token_count": 890, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__165378510", "lang": "en", "text": "A pályázatot romák, cigányok illetve utazók (travellers) körében végzett kutatásokkal foglalkozó fiatal kutatók számára írták ki, akik jelentős eredményeket értek el eddigi kutatásaikban. A pályázat tárgya egy 50 oldalasnál nem hosszabb, angol nyelvű tudományos írás, amelyet eddig még tudományos folyóiratban vagy kötetben még nem publikáltak. A legjobb tanulmány írója 500 USD díjazásban részesül, és az írást a Romani Studies szakfolyóiratban megjelentetik. A dolgozatot e-mail mellékletként kell elküldeni a megadott címre.\nGypsy Lore Society Young Scholar’s Prize in Romani Studies\nThe Gypsy Lore Society established the Gypsy Lore Society Young Scholar’s Prize in Romani Studies for the best unpublished paper by a young scholar on a topic in Gypsy and Traveler Studies. The prize is a cash award of $500. The winning paper will be published, after any necessary revisions, in an issue of the journal Romani Studies.\nPapers written in English by undergraduate students, graduate students beyond their first year of study and those holding the Ph.D. who are no more than three years beyond the awarding of the degree at the time of submission are eligible to compete. Any topic that would be deemed appropriate for the journal Romani Studies will be considered. In order to be eligible, the submitted paper must be unpublished and not under consideration for publication at the time of submission. However, papers that have appeared in a „working paper” series are still eligible for consideration in the competition. Those that have appeared in conference proceedings volumes of any sort are not eligible, unless they are substantially revised and/or expanded. Written versions of papers that have been presented at a conference are eligible, as are papers based on chapters of dissertations or M.A. theses (raw dissertation chapters or M.A. theses themselves are not eligible). In all cases, however, the selection committee will look for self-contained scholarly articles of publishable quality that treat some relevant topic in an interesting and insightful way.\nThe prize committee also invites submissions in languages other than English. The committee will identify suitable referees for such languages, but if it cannot find them, then the paper is not accepted for this year’s prize.\nThe deadline for receipt of papers for the current cycle is October 30, 2011. The screening committee expects to make the announcement of the winner by January 30, 2011. The committee reserves the right not to award the prize in a given year. Interested scholars should submit their papers along with an abstract (no longer than 250 words) to the e-mail address below.\nSubmissions should follow the following format: Maximum length: 50 pages; font: Times New Roman; size: 12 point; spacing: 1.5; header or footer maximum: 2.5 cm or 1.5 in. The header must contain only the title and the footer must contain only the page numbering.\nSubmission file format is rich text file (RTF, MS Word compatible). Files bigger than five MB should be sent on CD to the postal address below. A cover sheet should be included, with the title of the paper, the author’s name, affiliation, mailing address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers, date of entrance into an appropriate program or of awarding of the Ph.D., and US social security number, if the author has one. Your name should appear on the cover sheet only.\nGypsy Lore Society Prize Competition\nInstitute of Musicology\nHungarian Academy of Sciences", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://ees.carrollk12.org/academics/media-center", "date": "2023-09-24T19:18:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924191454-20230924221454-00168.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9392014741897583, "token_count": 452, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__305761130", "lang": "en", "text": "Sarah Parsons - Media Specialist\nAmy Nevarre - Media Clerk\nSchool Library Month\nSchool Library Month 2019 at Eldersburg has us sharing our favorite fiction characters and discovering new favorites. Staff members are decorating their doors with their favorite book characters. Students are creating paper bag puppets of their favorite characters to display in the Media Center.\nAuthor, Jen Calonita\nWe are excited to welcome Jen Calonita to our school on April 16th. She will be meeting with students in grades 3-5 to share her love of writing and reading. Students are often inspired to write or read new materials after an author visit so be on the lookout!\nMaryland Black-Eyed Susan Award\nStudents in all grades have been reading Black-Eyed Susan Book Award nominees this year. During the month of April, students will vote for their favorite book. Winners will be announced in early May.\nBattle of the Books\nWe have 9 teams participating in the Battle of the Books this year. We will compete with other teams from Carrolltowne, Freedom, Linton Springs, and Piney Ridge Elementary Schools. The teams spend about 7 months reading and becoming experts on 10 books before the battle. Come cheer on our EES Battle of the Books teams as we defend our title on Friday, April 26th in the evening at Century High School.\nEES is excited to partner with the Carroll County Public Library for the Summer Discovery Program. Children’s librarians from the Eldersburg branch of CCPL are coming to school on Thursday, May 23rd to teach the students about Summer Discovery and share some great new books with them. You can sign up online for Summer Discovery starting June 1st.\nAs a school, we read one book together each year. This year we read Escape From Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein. We partnered with our local elementary schools and the Eldersburg branch of the Carroll County Public Library to complete multiple scavenger hunts and brain teasers, just like Kyle and the other 11 contestants in the book. Eldersburg readers filled out over 200 scavenger hunts!!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.eatcleandiet.com/tosca_reno/biography.aspx", "date": "2013-06-19T21:19:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368709224828/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516130024-00084-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9755054712295532, "token_count": 699, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__90983053", "lang": "en", "text": "At age 40, author Tosca Reno found herself miserable, overweight, stuck in an unhappy marriage and living an unfulfilled life. Her self-esteem was at an all-time low. She barely recognized the woman she had become. Determined to change her life for the better, she entered the doors of her local gym and never looked back. The minute she hopped on the treadmill she felt like she was taking control of her life again. Her confidence grew as she found the motivation to take care of herself – something she had lacked for years. After learning how to Eat Clean, Tosca's life accelerated to new heights of health, vitality and confidence.\nAs she shed unwanted pounds, Tosca underwent a profound transformation. For the first time in her life she was happy to take center stage. She was confident, joyful and ready to take on the world. At age 42, with the support of her husband Robert Kennedy, she entered her first physique contest. Undaunted by the younger competitors, Tosca took fifth place in her class.\nTosca knew she had tapped into something wonderful and wanted to share it with the world. She realized that if she could make these small but pivotal changes in her life, anyone could. She began writing a column in Oxygen,\na renowned fitness magazine. Tosca shared her personal story of transformation, her triumphs and her challenges, as well as her advice to others. Readers were enthralled with Tosca, flooding her with fan mail and questions. Recognizing that others were as hungry for change as she once was, Tosca decided to record her journey in a book entitled The Eat-Clean Diet\n®. The book initiated an eleven-title series\nthat has sold over two million copies! The latest in the series is The Eat-Clean Diet® Vegetarian Cookbook,\nfilled with 150 brand-new recipes for vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free eating styles.\nTosca’s ability to share her no-holds-barred wisdom in a firm but tender-hearted, concerned manner has made her a hot commodity. Along with her “Raise the Bar” column in Oxygen\nmagazine, she writes a column for Clean Eating magazine,\nhas been a host on Extra\nand a guest on numerous national television programs including Good Morning America\nand The Doctors,\nwas the star of her own reality show, Tosca: Flexing at 49,\nand tours North America consulting and conducting seminars for companies, government agencies, schools and private organizations. Audiences are captivated by Tosca's high energy, no-nonsense delivery of her message, responding with everything from tears to laughter.\nIn 2012, Tosca hit the stage again for the Ontario Physique Association’s Oktoberfest Classic in the Bikini Grand Masters division. She took home top prize in her category at the age of 53, proving that you are only as old as you feel. She lives by the following credo by Goethe: “Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it.”\nTosca Reno was born in Lachine, Quebec. She graduated with a B.Sc. from Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario and a B.Ed. from York University in Toronto, Ontario. Tosca lives in Caledon, Ontario.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://bigdatasoc.blogspot.com/2019/09/event-data-rights-subjects-or-citizens.html", "date": "2020-12-04T07:19:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-50/segments/1606141735395.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20201204071014-20201204101014-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8863317370414734, "token_count": 180, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-50__0__63483814", "lang": "en", "text": "On 11 November, the Mile End Institute (Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL)) is hosting an event that will discuss how the exponential accumulation of data from everyday online and offline activities raises tensions about who has the rights to produce and own such data. A panel will feature three speakers from a recently published book edited by Didier Bigo, Engin Isin, and Evelyn Ruppert (Editor, BD&S): Data Politics: Worlds, Subjects, Rights (2019). Engin Isin (QMUL) will chair the panel with Elspeth Guild (QMUL), Jennifer Gabrys (Cambridge; Co-editor, BD&S) and Didier Bigo (Sciences Po and KCL) speaking about their contributions. Click here for more information and to register. The book is Open Access and a pdf copy can be downloaded here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.nuadapress.com/product/the-moon-maid/", "date": "2023-09-28T07:58:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510368.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928063033-20230928093033-00661.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9692318439483643, "token_count": 350, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__28050522", "lang": "en", "text": "The Moon Maid\nEdgar Rice Burroughs\nSeptember 1, 1875 – March 19, 1950\nEdgar Rice Burroughs was an American fiction writer best known for his celebrated and prolific output in the adventure and science-fiction genres. Among the most notable of his creations are the jungle hero Tarzan, the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter and the fictional landmass within Earth known as Pellucidar. Burroughs’ California ranch is now\nthe center of the Tarzana neighbourhood in Los Angeles.\nThe Moon Maid is a fantasy novel belonging to the Lost World sub-genre. It was written in three parts, Part 1 was begun in June 1922 under the title The Moon Maid, Part 2 was begun in 1919 under the title Under the Red Flag, later retitled The Moon Men, Part 3 was titled The Red Hawk. As evident from its name, Under the Red Flag was originally set in contemporary Soviet Russia, with the Bolsheviks as villains; as this was not popular with the publishers, Burroughs transferred it to a science-fictional setting, with the evil Communist-like “Kalkars” taking over the Moon (in the first part) and then the Earth (in the second part, with the help of a renegade Earthman) and being finally overthrown in the third part. (Also the Thorists, villains of Pirates of Venus, are clearly modelled on the Russian Communists.)\nThe book version was first published by A. C. McClurg on February 6, 1926, under the title The Moon Maid, though it was shortened from the serial. The Three Parts have been published in varying combinations and under varying titles since 1926.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://digibytemagazine.com/the-historical-essence-of-thanksgiving-and-its-resonance-with-the-digibyte-community", "date": "2024-04-16T06:33:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817073.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416062523-20240416092523-00185.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9266102313995361, "token_count": 738, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__69459380", "lang": "en", "text": "The Historical Essence of Thanksgiving and its Resonance with the DigiByte Community\nJoin us in exploring the historical and cultural roots of Thanksgiving and how the DigiByte community embodies its spirit in the digital realm. Discover how the principles of blockchain technology align with Thanksgiving's core values, and how the DigiByte community fosters inclusivity and diversity within the blockchain space. Explore their commitment to service and the milestones achieved in their decade-long journey. Be inspired by their hopeful vision for a more secure and equitable future. Join hands with the DigiByte community as they bridge the world forward, merging human values with digital progress.\nThanksgiving: A Historical Overview\nThanksgiving, a holiday deeply ingrained in American culture, traces its origins to the early 17th century. It began as a harvest festival, celebrating the bountiful yield and the fruits of collective labor. The Pilgrims at Plymouth, alongside Native Americans, shared a feast that symbolized cooperation, gratitude, and the spirit of community. Over the centuries, Thanksgiving has evolved, yet its core values of gratitude, unity, and the celebration of community endeavors have remained steadfast.\nDigiByte Community: A Reflection of Thanksgiving's Spirit\nThe DigiByte community, approaching its tenth anniversary, mirrors these Thanksgiving values in the digital realm. Like the early settlers, this community is built on the foundations of mutual support, diversity, and a shared vision. The principles of blockchain technology – transparency, immutability, and decentralization – align closely with Thanksgiving's ethos of collective welfare and gratitude.\nDiversity and Inclusivity: The Cornerstones\nJust as Thanksgiving brings together people from diverse backgrounds, the DigiByte community thrives on its inclusivity. The blockchain space, often perceived as complex and exclusive, is demystified and made accessible by this community. Their efforts in promoting diversity within the ecosystem echo the Thanksgiving tradition of welcoming and unity.\nService to Mankind: Beyond Technology\nThe DigiByte community's commitment extends beyond mere technological advancements. It involves lending a hand to those in need, reflecting the Thanksgiving tradition of providing service to mankind. This is evident in the community’s initiatives aimed at promoting digital literacy, ensuring cybersecurity, and fostering a safe digital environment for all.\nA Decade of Trust and Progress\nAs they near a decade in existence, the DigiByte community reflects on its journey with gratitude. Their blockchain technology, lauded for its robustness and reliability, is a testament to their collective efforts in building a system that is not just technologically sound but also ethically grounded. The community cherishes this achievement, recognizing its potential in bridging global divides through a transparent and immutable digital infrastructure.\nLooking Forward with Gratitude and Hope\nIn the spirit of Thanksgiving, the DigiByte community celebrates not only its achievements but also the challenges that have spurred growth. They are thankful for the opportunity to contribute to a technology that promises a more secure, transparent, and equitable future for all. As they look forward, they do so with the hope of continuing to serve and uplift communities, much like the Thanksgiving tradition of sharing and giving back.\nConclusion: A Shared Journey of Gratitude and Purpose\nThe DigiByte community's journey resonates deeply with the historical and cultural significance of Thanksgiving. It's a story of people coming together, embracing diversity, and working towards a common goal for the greater good. As Thanksgiving reflects on the past and hopes for the future, so does the DigiByte community, bridging the world forward with a technology that's as much about human values as it is about digital progress", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://ropeandchain.com/2017/03/29/the-edge-of-the-plains-the-edge-of-the-mountains/", "date": "2023-06-11T00:10:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646652.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20230610233020-20230611023020-00182.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9625774025917053, "token_count": 813, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__29796969", "lang": "en", "text": "Bring me men to match my mountains\nBring me men to match my plains\nMen with empires in their purpose\nAnd new eras in their brains\n–Sam Walter Foss, The Coming American\nIn the early pre-dawn of the Cimarron national Grasslands, with the coyotes making their last rounds, singing before they slunk to their dens for the day, I stood and watched the curtain of light unfold across an ever clouding sky. The grasslands, the plains of the southwestern corner of Kansas were awakening; and they appeared to be angry. As passengers on wagons along the Santa Fe Trail awoke on mornings like this they added another fear to the list of many — weather. Regardless of preparations or guile, of planning or purpose, this land decides what will happen at any given moment. And today, it would decide for me.\nFrom the southernmost corner of what many regard as the greatest Indian empire ever assembled — that of the Oglala Sioux Chief Red Cloud — I set out to follow the Santa Fe Trail into northern New Mexico. Red Cloud was a plains Indian at heart and was largely afraid of mountains, preferring to use the low hills of the front range for religious ceremonies and stick to the grasslands. You could see people coming from a long way away on the plains and, if you were as ruthless as Red Cloud, you could build an empire there. With hands bloodied with the lives of other tribesmen and white men alike, he did just that. And as I rolled up the Cimarron Canyon and over the mountains of Taos Pines, I found some wisdom in sticking to the prairies.\nThe grade and terrain of the mountains ground my progress to a slow crawl and the pounding snowstorm threatened forward progress at all. I imagined Red Cloud sitting on Point of Rocks watching the plains and enjoying the satisfaction of ruling a land he knew, could predict and could manage. But I also thought of the people moving west, people who thought of a new era, people who viewed hardship as investment rather than omen. And so on I climbed, up and over the mountains of Ponderosa and Lodgepole pine, across the broad saddles dotted with high lakes, and down to Santa Fe. From there I followed an old friend.\nLast Fall I spent a couple of weeks riding the southern edge from the Gulf of Mexico to the Pacific, and for most of the entire trip, I had the Rio Grande river on my left shoulder. Today, after falling out of Colorado and gaining strength from tributaries in northern New Mexico, the Rio Grande was back, but this time, on my right shoulder. From Taos down through Santa Fe, the river led me out to the carved sandstone buttes and Mesas of central New Mexico and then bid farewell at Albuquerque as it turned south and east to the southern edge. I continued west to the New Mexico Arizona border where, after 10 1/2 hours at the wheel, I stopped. Tomorrow I will, as others before have done, continue west and cross the Mojave Desert, pushing to the Pacific again. Pushing to the edge.\nFrom men like Red Cloud who built empires on the plains, to others who conquered the mountains in search of a new era, there has been one constant. The land alters us. It changes plans, it gives sustenance, it takes away will. In the end, the old ways of fear and bloodshed were replaced — with the help of the land — with a single, united piece of ground linking cultures, topography, families and foes, from east to west, north to south, into an unbreakable chain of liberty. Liberty birthed in the east, manifested and sustained by the sacrifices made pushing west, and matured by the certainty of common dependence. We didn’t build an empire after all. We built a nation.\nBut we had to get to the western edge to start knitting it all together. And I have a ways to go yet.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://friendsofaudubon.org/2021/12/object-of-the-week-nails/", "date": "2023-09-23T06:48:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506480.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20230923062631-20230923092631-00150.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9109671711921692, "token_count": 213, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__215417008", "lang": "en", "text": "Susan Starling Towles (collected), 1861-1954\nNails, circa 1817\nHenderson County Historical Society Collection, JJA.1938.121.1-5\nThese are hand-forged iron nails taken from the ruins of John James Audubon’s mill in Henderson, Kentucky. The nails were most likely created during the construction of a grist and saw mill owned by Audubon & Bakewell between 1816 and 1817. Henderson librarian Susan Starling Towles (1861-1954) acquired the nails in this collection after the building burned on March 18, 1913. The Henderson County Historical Society later donated the nails to the Audubon Museum in 1938.\nWhere can you view these objects? As of the writing of this post, the nails are located in Gallery A at the Audubon Museum.\nQuestions? Contact museum curator Heidi Taylor-Caudill at 502-782-9716 or firstname.lastname@example.org.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.standingsun.com/product/inhissteps-paperback/", "date": "2021-01-19T02:09:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-04/segments/1610703517559.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20210119011203-20210119041203-00748.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8979525566101074, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-04__0__22161965", "lang": "en", "text": "- Paperback: 262 pages\n- Language: English\n- ISBN-10: 1493610422\n- ISBN-13: 978-1493610426\n- Ships directly from publisher: Createspace by Amazon\nThe lives of the First Church of Raymond are forever changed when a homeless wanderer bursts into their pristine routine and challenges every conventional notion of what it means to be a Christian. As they pledge to ask themselves “What would Jesus do?” in every situation, pastor Henry Maxwell, singer Rachel Winslow, heiress Virginia Page, author Jasper Chase, and many more, find that walking in His steps will bring more challenges, and more rewards, than they could ever have imagined! Your life will never be the same after reading this powerful tale that has inspired for over one hundred years!\n|Dimensions||5.1 × 7.8 × 0.6 in|", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.thethirdsunrise.com/synopsis/reviews-and-praise.html", "date": "2013-06-19T07:23:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368708143620/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516124223-00087-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9689928293228149, "token_count": 1727, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__47942713", "lang": "en", "text": "\"'The Third Sunrise' gave me a strange addiction, one to the book itself. Switching back and forth from feeling giddy and happy, to being sick to my stomach with anxiety, but then moments later laughing out loud. I could NOT stop myself from reading but I would force myself to, to ensure I'd have more for later. Once put down, all thoughts were on picking it back up. Natalie's writing is so intimate and honest, it makes it impossible not to care for her and be in awe of her strength. Definitely a book that punches you in the gut but then wipes away your tears, and in my opinion, a must read for anyone.\" Maggie R. Via Amazon.com, 2012\n\"The Third Sunrise\" makes you grateful for everything you have in your life. Natalie endures a path that makes you want to reach out to her, yet it shows you that her strength is beyond words. If you're wondering how it is to live a life that involves: addiction, bi-polar, anorexia, bulimia, depression, and feeling alone then this is the read for you. Once I started reading, it was impossible for me to put her book down. Her words are so powerful you begin to feel how she is feeling. To accomplish what Natalie has sends a message to all of those struggling people with no hope that anything is possible. This is a must read for everyone who likes to read, I look forward to her next book!\" -Sasha Bowes, Amazon.com, 2012\n\"Natalie's honest portrait of her life is refreshing and intriguing. This book is the perfect read for anyone wanting to look inside the mind and world of someone dealing with addiction and bipolar disorder. Natalie serves the reader well by not holding anything back. It's a gritty, real look into this world that many find themselves in. Having dealt with these issues myself I found this book to be just what I needed to read. It mesmerized me the many things that we shared though our journeys were different. I found it comforting to see someone dealing with the same issues, yet thriving in the end. Don't feel like you need to have bipolar or an addiction to read this book! It's a great read and should not be passed by!\" Kimberly via Amazon.com\n\"There are many bipolar memoirs on the market but none are quite like this one. Natalie exposes unique aspects to both mental illness and addiction. She speaks of what it's like to be a bipolar child - with interjections from her family - and to grow up plagued by many mental health issues such as an eating disorder in addition to bipolar disorder. She then goes on to detail how she was driven to addiction to deal with the suffering she felt from her mental health issues. Her relationships with others also elucidate her own mental state. The Third Sunrise follows in the footsteps of Hornbacher's Madness: A Bipolar Life but charts its own path in the words of a younger author. I would recommend this book for those wishing to see a glimpse into what it's like living with mental illness or addiction issues. They will find it compelling and a book they look forward to picking up.\"-Natasha Tracy, Aug 2012 Amazon.ca\n\"This book is an extremely well written narrative of a young woman's battle with early onset Bipolar Disorder and Addiction. I found it to be compelling and contemporary. It is a biographical journey that takes you through the thought processes of a young woman trying to find her way through mental illness, substance abuse and eating disorders. What I like is that it is brutally honest and very introspective. It chronicles the feelings of despair, hope and shattered dreams as Natalie tries to overcome her battles with Bipolar Disorder and Substance Abuse. I feel this book would be both beneficial to someone with mental illness as well as a friend or parent whose lives intertwine with those afflicted with either an affective disorder or dual diagnosis. I can also appreciate that it does not offer advice or a therapeutic cookbook on how to best deal with these afflictions. I think it is an upbeat book that takes a firsthand examination of a very troubled existence. I look forward to reading more from this articulate young author.\" -Mark Braun, MS RPhAug 2012 Via Amazon.com\n\"Natalie Jeanne Champagne's memoir, The Third Sunrise, is a brave and remarkable achievement. With searing, heart-rending honesty, Champagne's imaginative prose lays bare the reality of severe mental illness and addiction. What's more she does so without seeking sympathy or masochistic scorn. The Third Sunrise is a tale of suffering and desperation but it is sprinkled with spunky, caustic wit and beautiful moments of simple humanity.\nChampagne's pre-teen diagnosis of bipolar disorder, after previous misdiagnoses of “family issues” and ADHD, puts her in a minority for a condition that more commonly presents in a person's early twenties. We are given a graphic, unflinching account of her despairing bouts of depression and her unhinged manic episodes as a child- a child who has barely reached puberty but is already forced to cope with almost unimaginable suffering. “I am twelve years old the first time I am hospitalized,” we are told. “My father drives me to the emergency room because he doesn't know where else to take a child who is threatening suicide and hiding knives in her room.”\nThe author describes the utterly opposite states of a bipolar sufferer so powerfully and skilfully that the reader finds themselves experiencing the peaks and troughs with her and yearning for some balance. Champagne invites us openly to see what agony life can be and how lonely and self-destructive severe mental illness makes a human being.\nThe author's cruelly truncated childhood and severe symptoms take a heavy toll on her caring yet powerless family. Her parents are left at their wit's end as Champagne is forever in and out of psychiatric units, takes to self-harming, chases her siblings around the house with a knife and begins to depend on heavy drugs and alcohol from a very early age. “This is why I have become an addict,” she tells us. “The realization that I could not be healthy has tainted my soul.”\nChampagne, however, is by no means forever the victim of the piece. We see different sides to her as she grows up, aspects of her which she has trouble distinguishing the source of- “what is Natalie and what is The Illness?” She can be cunning and manipulative when in hospital and cutting and cruel in her dealings with staff and fellow patients. The infantilising and dehumanising nature of the mental health system, and indeed of mental illness itself, play a large part but it is Champagne's biting humour and strength of character that most stays with you.\nAs intelligent and self-knowing as Champagne clearly is, you sometimes feel that this only serves to make her illness worse. She must cope with the impossible guilt of knowing what her illness is doing to her loved ones but nevertheless feels powerless to stop it or even know why she is the way she is. Champagne simply can't accept the instructions of a nurse or doctor if she doesn't respect their intelligence. She must question everything and everyone around her as she already questions herself and her own life. You have that much more ammunition for self-attack when you know where you are going wrong but still can't break the cycle.\nSome readers may be shocked to hear the uncensored inner monologue of an angry and hurt young woman who regularly ponders suicide and who is left reeling by multiple addictions and compulsive self-harm. This is our culture's mistake. We want people to suffer in silence despite the widespread prevalence of mental disorders. This is the painful reality of severe mental illness and addiction, a reality difficult enough alone without the persisting stigma that envelops it. The way to tackle that stigma is for brave, honest writers like Natalie Jeanne Champagne to share their experiences and force society to recognise the seriousness of the problem.\nThe candor of this memoir will undoubtedly help those who have been affected by bipolar disorder, drug and alcohol addiction, sexual assault and self-harm as well as their families. It is this and the author's once seemingly impossible, yet now flourishing recovery of which she should be most proud.\n- Michael Richmond Author of \"Sysyphusa \"", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sbt.ycdsb.ca/", "date": "2023-11-29T12:09:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100081.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20231129105306-20231129135306-00015.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9296491742134094, "token_count": 568, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__292569589", "lang": "en", "text": "Please join the St. Charles Garnier, St. Francis Xavier, and St. Benedict communities as they attend a virtual presentation by Karl Subban on Tuesday November 28 at 7pm.\nMr. Subban is a motivational author, educator, inspirational speaker, storyteller and father of 5 successful children. He has two daughters who are educators, one a university basketball star, the other a renowned visual artist. His ... Continue reading \"Karl Subban Presentation\"\nThe St. Benedict CSC will be meeting on Tuesday November 21, 2023 at 5:30pm in the school library.\nAll are welcome to attend.\nOn Tuesday, November 14, 2023 (after 4:00 PM), the electronic version of student’s Progress Report will be available via the Parent Portal. Parents are encouraged to sign-on to the Parent Portal in advance to ensure your username and password will allow access. Please note that the Multimedia area of the Parent Portal is not visible until report cards are available ... Continue reading \"Progress Reports\"\nFather Michael McGivney is having their Gr. 8 Open House on Wednesday November 8, 2023. Please see the attached flyer for more information.\nOn September 29, 2023, students and staff from across the York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) will commemorate Orange Shirt Day, National Truth and Reconciliation Day.\nStaff and students are encouraged to wear orange to acknowledge the impact of the residential school system, raise awareness and honour Indigenous communities, to promote reconciliation.\nAccording to the latest results from the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT), York Catholic District School Board (YCDSB) students outpace their provincial peers in all areas of testing.\n“We are very proud of our students and staff for the high level of achievement they consistently demonstrate throughout the school year,” says Domenic Scuglia, YCDSB ... Continue reading \"York Catholic Students Continue to Beat Provincial Averages on EQAO and OSSLT Results\"\nThis fall, the York Catholic District School Board will host a series of in-person high school open houses for parents and graduating elementary school students starting secondary school next September. All Grade 8 students and their parents who reside ... Continue reading \"YCDSB Secondary School Open House Schedule\"\nAs we start a new school year, we hope you will take some time to review the SafeArrival information below.\nWhen your child is sick, we understand that informing their school can be easily forgotten. But when absent students are not reported and office staff are unable to contact their parent/guardian, schools must assume the child is lost ... Continue reading \"SafeArrival Information: Keeping Our Kids Safe\"", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.mcphersonweeklynews.com/lindsborg-community-receives-15-1-million-gift/", "date": "2018-09-22T07:25:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-39/segments/1537267158205.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20180922064457-20180922084857-00302.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9798731803894043, "token_count": 422, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-39__0__181638895", "lang": "en", "text": "In a joint press conference Monday, three Lindsborg organizations announced the largest gift in each of their respective histories. In total, the Lindsborg community received more than $15 million from the David J. Nutt Trust. The McPherson County Community Foundation received over $7.4 million. Bethany College and the Lindsborg Community Hospital were gifted more than $3. 7 million each. Other beneficiaries of the trust are Trinity United Methodist Church, The Lindsborg Community Library and The McPherson Old Mill Museum and Bethany Home.\nIn the trust document, Mr. Nutt was specific in stating the reasons funds were gifted to each of the organizations. To the Lindsborg/ON Fund of the McPherson County Community Foundation a 50 percent endowment was given for the education, health, and quality of life in the Lindsborg Community. Bethany College received 25 percent of the trust to continue the college’s uplifting influence on the community and in gratitude for the kindness of two former Bethany college librarians, who were also Mr. Nutt’s neighbors, Vendla and Edla Wahlin. They provided Mr. Nutt’s first paid work experience by hiring him to do chores as a child, and they encouraged him to continue his education beyond high school. The Lindsborg Community Hospital received 25 percent in appreciation of the care Mr. Nutt’s parents received during their later years.\nThe other beneficiaries also received praise and cause for their gifts. Trinity United Methodist Church, in appreciation for the religious instruction Mr. Nutt enjoyed there as a child and the support of his family, received $100,000. The Lindsborg Community Library received $100,000 to celebrate the benefits a good library brings to the community. In the trust document, Mr. Nutt stated the information gleaned in community libraries was largely responsible for his investment successes. McPherson County Old Mill Museum also received $100,000 to aid in the preservation of McPherson County history.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://hblyne.com/mainsite/books/", "date": "2020-05-31T20:11:47Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347413624.48/warc/CC-MAIN-20200531182830-20200531212830-00415.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9299493432044983, "token_count": 801, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__114187172", "lang": "en", "text": "In the darkest shadows, the deepest memories lurk. Hidden mysteries leave their mark and result in disturbing Echoes of the Past.\nWhether you’re new to Echoes of the Past, or a devoted fan already, this new release by H.B. Lyne will take you deep into the dark lives of some of the city of Caerton’s most enigmatic shifters. This collection of short stories chronicles events 10 and 5 years prior to the novels; as well as hidden events in the novels themselves.\nIn a City filled with hungry shadows and twisted nightmares, how will Ariana survive the beast within?\nWhen Ariana Yates’ nightmares start bleeding into reality, she fights to resist the changes draining her body. When she finally relents, a whole new world opens up before her; a world that is equally terrifying and fascinating. She is welcomed into a new family, and discovers that the city of Caerton is home to a host of shapeshifters, who guard the veil between the world of humanity and the realms of deadly demons and inhuman fae.\nAriana must adjust to the radical changes in her life, and struggles to balance her humanity with the beast within, in the midst of a hidden, war-torn world.\nMysteries unfold and tensions mount in this thrilling first instalment of Echoes of the Past.\nAn ancient evil crawls up from the pits. Heroes will be made or broken.\nDeep within the city of Caerton, shapeshifters hide in the guise of humans, secretly fighting to protect them from the unimaginable demons and supernatural elements that threaten their world.\nCaerton’s newest shifter, Stalker, faces an uncertain future; as her pack struggles to cope with their devastating loss, dark forces begin to mass in the shadows. Tensions with the Witches continue to threaten the north, while the young shifters desperately strive to determine which of the city’s elders they can trust.\nAs an ancient and deadly evil emerges from beneath the city, Stalker and her new pack face a frantic race against the changing face of the moon. Can their demonic enemy be defeated? Heroes will rise in this, the second thrilling instalment of the Echoes of the Past series, where creatures from our darkest nightmares stalk our world…\nThe city of Caerton plays host to a hidden world of shapeshifters, who must control the often deadly fae and demons that threaten humanity. But there are divisions among the shifters, and deep mistrust between the elders. Caught in the middle is the newest pack, the Lightning Lords.\nA deadly and personal attack on the Alpha’s human family shakes the Lightning Lords from their peaceful winter, and they are plunged into a desperate hunt for answers that leads them into the darkest pits of their territory’s history.\nMeanwhile, Stalker faces even greater challenges as she juggles her human life and secret shifter existence. She must determine who her real enemies are and where she truly came from.\nFeisty young shapeshifter, Stalker, has two enemies to overcome. Her city stands surrounded by a vast shifter army, ready to overpower Stalker and all those who will not kneel, be they shifter or human.\nStalker doubts who she can trust, when there is a sinister chaos cult working in the shadows: their decades-long work to bring about the end of the world will end in chaos and fear. The demons are coming to destroy the world of humanity.\nCan Stalker and her pack defeat the darkness and bring order back to the city? Will her Alpha be able to unite the packs to defeat the army before humanity is enslaved?\nReaping of Summer is the exhilarating conclusion to the four-book series, Echoes of the Past. Action packed and fast paced, this dark and twisting urban fantasy tale of treachery and demons will leave you begging for more!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://firstecology.co.uk/news-2/update-new-3rd-edition-bat-surveys-good-practice-guidelines/", "date": "2019-02-16T07:04:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247479967.16/warc/CC-MAIN-20190216065107-20190216091107-00527.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9446651339530945, "token_count": 299, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__185073997", "lang": "en", "text": "The winter months are the perfect time to swot up on the latest edition of the bat surveys good practice guidelines. Some Ecologists refer to this document as the ‘bat bible’ with the newest 3rd edition published this week; available as a download from the Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) and in print from NHBS.\nThe 3rd edition contains the latest evidence and best practice guidelines, along with new and revised content. This includes new chapters on bat surveys of trees, advanced licence survey techniques and new sections on acoustic surveys at swarming sites and how to use statistics to analyse bat survey data.\nThis document has been reviewed by the 2nd edition authors who represent BCT, Natural Resources ales (NRW), Association of Local Government Ecologists (ALGE) and ecological consultancies, but also by representatives from Natural England (NE), Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM) and an Local Planning Authority (LPA). Unfortunately the wind farms chapter has been removed from the 3rd edition guidelines along with the major infrastructure project chapter due to a delay in the publication of the National Bats and Wind Turbines project report. First Ecology have contacted the Bat Conservation Trust and have been informed that separate guidance is to be produced on windfarms which should also be available in the next few months. Until this date the relevant guidelines as stated in one of the chapters of the 2nd edition still stand.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://bapwc.com/resources/articles/take-charge-of-your-pain/", "date": "2018-10-15T12:52:20Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583509196.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20181015121848-20181015143348-00394.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9481791257858276, "token_count": 295, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__31188714", "lang": "en", "text": "|Chronic pain afflicts over fifty million Americans, and there is a good chance at least one member of every family will fall prey to it. With many years of experience, Dr. Abaci has developed innovative treatments that have helped thousands better their lives in dramatic ways-techniques he now offers in this book. Take Charge of Your Chronic Pain pairs the latest medical therapies with unconventional healing practices-such as tai chi, art therapy, guided exercises, and diet. It reveals groundbreaking information about how special tests like functional MRIs can now measure pain, as well as the startling truth about narcotic pain medications.\nTake Charge of Your Chronic Pain is divided into three important parts-Truth, Think, and Dare!\n|Truth will help you learn to navigate the difference between what is understood and what is misunderstood in pain treatment. It is important for you to be able to tell the difference, because as you will see, there is a good chance the medical system you rely on to feel better will fall short.Think brings to light key topics everyone with chronic pain should understand, including stress, how the brain deals with pain, the harmful effects of inactivity, and the mind/body/spirit connection.\nDare introduces the Seven Steps to an Extreme Makeover and delves into the many empowering things you can do to manage your pain and thrive.\nCongratulations on starting your journey toward taking charge!\nVisit the website.\nWebsite since: DEC 2009", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://eyeonthesouthcoast.blogspot.com/", "date": "2014-10-22T09:35:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507446525.24/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005726-00274-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9498702883720398, "token_count": 103, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__101492669", "lang": "en", "text": "The Bug Chicks are two entomologists who travel the world to teach about the amazing world of insects, spiders and other arthropods, and they are coming to Coos Bay!\nThe Coos Bay Public Library will be hosting a workshop for children on Friday, November 14th at 1:00pm. Registration is limited; get your student signed up today! This is a hands-on insect experience they will never forget! Call the library at 541-269-1101 for more information.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://j3.rf-explorer.com/news/199-rf-explorer-net-library-update-available", "date": "2023-05-28T13:00:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224643784.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20230528114832-20230528144832-00156.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8925082683563232, "token_count": 114, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__5679333", "lang": "en", "text": "RF Explorer .NET library update available\nSpecific to all developers and system integrators, the latest version of RF Explorer .NET library implementation is available at https://github.com/\nThis version includes latest changes for WSUB1G+ support including features such as high resolution scan mode and input stage selection.\nWe are committed to continuous update of our software and hardware support so you can get the best of RF Explorer instruments, everytime.\nIf you are not familiar with our large open source code offering, please visit https://github.com/RFExplorer", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://voicesagainstinjustice.org/events/we-read-banned-books/", "date": "2023-01-29T01:46:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499697.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20230129012420-20230129042420-00645.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8681201934814453, "token_count": 132, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__214050725", "lang": "en", "text": "We Read Banned Books: Maus, A Discussion\nWE READ BANNED BOOKS: Maus, A Discussion\nJoin Voices Against Injustice Thursday, May 5th at 7pm for a virtual conversation about Maus by Art Spiegelman. Dr. Stephenie Young, research associate for Salem State University’s Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies and professor in the English Department, will introduce the book and help facilitate our discussion. Reading Maus beforehand is encouraged but by no means necessary!\nOnce you register, a Zoom link will be emailed to you the day before the event!\nThank you and we look forward to seeing you there!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://a-taste-of-wellness.pinecast.co/episode/219681c1/holding-space", "date": "2023-02-08T10:40:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764500758.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20230208092053-20230208122053-00829.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8166856169700623, "token_count": 207, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__96861600", "lang": "en", "text": "S1E1 - Holding Space\nwith Jessica Stover & Rosa McAllister\nS1 Ep01 - Holding Space\nRecording Date: July 1, 2019\nKeywords: golding space, meditation, calming, mindfulness, caring for others\nTranscript: Download transcript at https://bit.ly/2SsENnD\nEpisode Introduction: Rosa discusses the act of \"Holding Space\" - creating an environment where others are comfortable being, and feel seen and heard.\nTopical Index: Introductions [00:00] Rosa's background [00:50] Defining \"holding space\" [01:39] Looking deeper [03:23] Think like a \"blue lake\" [05:00] Being mindful [07:08] Some strategies to practice [14:20] Closing [18:19]\nSubscribe to our podcast\nFind out more at https://a-taste-of-wellness.pinecast.co\nThis podcast is powered by Pinecast.", "domain": "library"}
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{"url": "https://babycomfycare.com/baby-development-books/", "date": "2024-04-15T12:52:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816977.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415111434-20240415141434-00745.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9170073866844177, "token_count": 1836, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__32604172", "lang": "en", "text": "Baby development books offer a wealth of knowledge, insights, and practical tips to help us navigate the exciting world of infant growth and learning. Parenthood is an incredible journey filled with milestones, challenges, and moments of pure joy. As parents, we are constantly seeking ways to ensure the best for our children. This is specially true when it comes to their development.\nIn this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the importance of baby development books. We’ll explore some of the best titles available and provide tips on how to choose the right book for you and your little one.\nWhy Baby Development Books Matter\nThe significance of baby development books extends far beyond simple parenting advice. They also serve as invaluable companions on the remarkable journey of parenthood. In the whirlwind of caring for a newborn, understanding the profound impact of early experiences on a child’s development is crucial. Baby development books offer a beacon of knowledge, guiding parents through the maze of infancy with evidence-based insights and practical wisdom.\nHarnessing the Power of the Early Years\nAt the heart of why baby development books matter lies the recognition of the critical window of opportunity presented by the early years of a child’s life. These formative years serve as the building blocks for a lifetime of learning. These years shape everything from cognitive abilities to emotional resilience. Understanding the nuances of infant development equips parents with the tools to provide nurturing environments that optimize their child’s potential.\nEmpowering Parents as Partners in Development\nMoreover, baby development books play a pivotal role in empowering parents to become active participants in their child’s growth journey. In a world inundated with conflicting advice and societal pressures, these books offer a sense of reassurance. They give confidence to navigate the complexities of parenthood. From deciphering developmental milestones to addressing common challenges like sleep regressions and feeding struggles, these resources foster a sense of competence and resilience in parents.\nFostering Understanding and Connection\nFurthermore, baby development books foster a deeper understanding of the unique needs and temperament of each child. By delving into topics such as attachment theory, brain development, and sensory processing, parents gain insights into the inner workings of their baby’s mind and body. This understanding cultivates empathy and strengthens the parent-child bond, laying the groundwork for a supportive and nurturing relationship.\nTop Baby Development Books\nExploring the vast array of baby development books available can be overwhelming for new parents. However, each book offers its unique perspective and insights into nurturing your baby’s growth and development. Here are some additional recommendations to expand your reading list:\nThe Wonder Weeks by Frans X. Plooij and Hetty van de Rijt\nThis bestselling book offers valuable insights into the mental development of babies during their first 20 months. It provides parents with a roadmap of the developmental leaps their child will experience and offers practical advice on how to support them through each stage.\nBrain Rules for Baby by John Medina\nDrawing on the latest scientific research, this book offers parents practical tips on how to raise a smart and happy child. From the importance of sleep to the power of play, Medina covers a wide range of topics essential for promoting healthy brain development in infants and young children.\nThe Whole-Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson\nThis book explores the science behind children’s brain development and offers practical strategies for helping them thrive emotionally and intellectually. It provides parents with insights into how the brain works and offers tools for navigating common challenges such as tantrums, meltdowns, and sibling rivalry.\nBaby 411 by Ari Brown and Denise Fields\nThis comprehensive guide covers everything parents need to know about caring for their baby during the first year of life. From feeding and sleeping to health and safety, Baby 411 offers practical advice and evidence-based information to help parents navigate the ups and downs of babyhood with confidence.\nThe Happiest Baby on the Block by Harvey Karp\nRenowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp introduces parents to the “5 S’s” method for soothing fussy babies. This book provides practical techniques for calming newborns and promoting better sleep, helping parents feel more confident and competent in caring for their little ones.\nBaby-Led Weaning by Gill Rapley and Tracey Murkett\nFor parents interested in introducing solid foods to their babies in a gentle and intuitive way, this book offers a comprehensive guide to baby-led weaning. It emphasizes allowing babies to explore and self-feed, promoting healthy eating habits and fine motor skills development from an early age.\nThe Montessori Baby by Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike\nBased on the principles of Montessori education, this book provides parents with practical tips and activities for fostering independence, curiosity, and self-confidence in their infants. From setting up a Montessori-inspired environment to promoting sensory exploration, The Montessori Baby offers a holistic approach to early childhood development.\nThe Attachment Parenting Book by William Sears and Martha Sears\nAttachment parenting is a philosophy that emphasizes building strong emotional bonds between parents and children through responsive and nurturing caregiving. This book explores the principles of attachment parenting and offers practical advice on breastfeeding, babywearing, co-sleeping, and gentle discipline, empowering parents to create secure attachments with their babies.\nBaby Massage: Soothing Strokes for Healthy Growth by Suzanne P. Reese\nTouch is a powerful tool for promoting bonding and relaxation in babies. This book introduces parents to the art of baby massage, providing step-by-step instructions and illustrations for gentle techniques. This can help soothe colic, improve sleep, and enhance parent-child communication.\nThe Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know About Your Baby From Birth to Age Two by William Sears and Martha Sears\nThe Baby Book is one of the most comprehensive guides to baby care available. This book covers everything from breastfeeding and diapering to babyproofing and developmental milestones. With its evidence-based information and compassionate approach, The Baby Book is a trusted resource for parents seeking guidance and support in their parenting journey.\nChoosing the Right Book for You\nSelecting the perfect baby development book can feel like embarking on a daunting journey through a vast ocean of literature. There are countless titles promising to guide you through the intricacies of infant development. How do you know which one is right for you? Fear not, for we are here to navigate these waters together and help you find the perfect match for your parenting journey.\nUnderstanding Your Parenting Style and Values\nThe first step in choosing the right baby development book is to understand your own parenting style and values. Are you drawn to gentle, attachment-based approaches, or do you prefer more structured, evidence-based strategies? Take some time to reflect on what matters most to you as a parent and look for books that align with your beliefs and priorities.\nConsidering Your Needs and Preferences\nNext, consider your specific needs and preferences as a parent. Are you a first-time parent looking for a comprehensive guide to baby care? Or are you seeking targeted advice on a particular topic, such as sleep training or feeding? Think about the areas where you feel least confident or most in need of support. Prioritize books that address those concerns.\nReading Reviews and Seeking Recommendations\nOnce you have a better understanding of your parenting style and needs, it’s time to start researching specific books. Reading reviews from other parents can be incredibly helpful in gauging the usefulness and relevance of a particular book. Look for reviews that highlight the book’s strengths and weaknesses. Pay attention to any recurring themes or concerns mentioned by multiple reviewers.\nAdditionally, don’t hesitate to seek recommendations from trusted sources such as friends, family members, or healthcare professionals. Personal recommendations can often provide valuable insights that you won’t find in online reviews. This helps you narrow down your choices and find the perfect book for you.\nExploring Different Perspectives\nIt’s also worth considering exploring books that offer different perspectives or approaches to baby development. While you may have a clear idea of the type of parenting philosophy you subscribe to, exposing yourself to alternative viewpoints can broaden your understanding and enrich your parenting journey. Keep an open mind and be willing to explore books that challenge your preconceptions or introduce you to new ideas.\nBy following these steps, you can confidently choose the right baby development book to guide you on your parenting journey. Remember that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting. It’s okay to experiment with different books and strategies until you find what works best for you and your baby.\nIn conclusion, baby development books are invaluable resources for parents seeking to support their child’s growth and learning. By investing in the right books and taking the time to read and implement their advice, parents can lay a strong foundation for their child’s future success and well-being.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://mcintyrenews.blogspot.com/2012/07/planned-library-upgrades.html", "date": "2018-06-25T09:57:38Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867644.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625092128-20180625112128-00495.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9423224329948425, "token_count": 129, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__80834853", "lang": "en", "text": "- Interlibrary Loan will be unavailable on July 18. We hope to have it up and running again by late afternoon on the 18th.\n- Universal Borrowing will be unavailable from July 30-August 20. Book requests should be made through Interlibrary Loan during this time period.\n- On August 14 & 15, users will not be able to renew books or check out equipment or rooms in \"My Library Accounts\".\nWednesday, July 11, 2012\nPlanned Library Upgrades - Summer 2012\nMcIntyre Library will be upgrading its services later this summer. During the upgrades some of the library's services will be unavailable.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.embracenewlife.com/YourTeam/stacey-peterson-lc-grief-specialist/", "date": "2023-12-03T01:23:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100476.94/warc/CC-MAIN-20231202235258-20231203025258-00346.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9332663416862488, "token_count": 814, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__161147938", "lang": "en", "text": "Stacey Peterson, LC, Grief Specialist\n🌟 Stacey Peterson: A Beacon of Hope in Life’s Darkest Moments 🌟\n🌈 About Stacey 🌈\nStacey Peterson is a remarkable soul who has journeyed through life’s trials and tribulations, emerging as a beacon of strength and compassion. Her story is one of resilience and unwavering spirit, making her an invaluable Life Counselor, Grief Specialist, and Death Doula. Stacey’s remarkable journey, guided by her own experience as a cancer survivor and personal life losses, has equipped her with a unique perspective and deep empathy to assist those navigating the challenging terrain of grief.\n💪 Overcoming Life’s Toughest Battles 💪\nStacey’s battle with cancer was a defining moment in her life, testing her resolve and teaching her the value of resilience. 🦋 Emerging victorious, she was not only a survivor but a warrior, embodying the strength needed to conquer life’s adversities. This personal triumph gave her a profound understanding of the emotional and physical struggles that individuals and their loved ones endure when facing life-threatening illnesses.\n💔 Dealing with Heart-Wrenching Loss 💔\nStacey has also experienced the profound pain of loss, with her own share of heartbreaking goodbyes. 🌷 These losses were not just events in her life; they were profound moments of transformation. They deepened her understanding of the intricate tapestry of human emotions and the devastating impact that grief can have on a person’s life.\n🌼 Services Offered by Stacey 🌼\nStacey Peterson offers a wide range of services to support individuals in their journey through the stages of grief, providing a safe space for healing, understanding, and growth:\n🌻 1. Life Counseling: Stacey uses her personal experiences to connect with those who are struggling to find meaning and hope in their lives. Her empathetic approach helps individuals cope with life’s challenges, including grief, loss, and the aftermath of serious illnesses.\n🌻 2. Grief Specialization: Stacey specializes in grief support, offering a compassionate and non-judgmental space for individuals to process their emotions. She recognizes that grief is a unique journey for each person, and tailors her approach accordingly.\n🌻 3. Death Doula Services: As a death doula, Stacey is a comforting presence during the end-of-life journey, providing emotional support and guidance to both individuals facing their own mortality and their loved ones. Her approach is filled with empathy and grace.\n💫 Helping You Navigate the Stages of Grief 💫\nStacey’s compassionate nature and personal experiences enable her to guide individuals through the stages of grief with a gentle touch:\n🌷 1. Denial: Stacey helps individuals acknowledge their emotions and gently eases them into facing their feelings.\n🌷 2. Anger: She offers a safe outlet for expressing anger and frustration while assisting in finding healthier coping mechanisms.\n🌷 3. Bargaining: Stacey helps individuals navigate their attempts to make sense of the loss and what could have been different.\n🌷 4. Depression: With a kind and understanding heart, she supports those grappling with sadness and despair, offering strategies for managing these intense emotions.\n🌷 5. Acceptance: Stacey guides individuals toward embracing the reality of their situation and finding a new sense of purpose and hope.\nStacey Peterson’s journey from cancer survivor to a compassionate Life Counselor, Grief Specialist, and Death Doula has been nothing short of inspirational. Her unwavering dedication to helping others navigate life’s toughest challenges and darkest moments makes her a symbol of hope and strength for all those who seek her guidance. 🌟💕", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://linux4you.in/re-sizing-ebs-volume/", "date": "2019-12-14T21:52:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541294513.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20191214202754-20191214230754-00463.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.87446528673172, "token_count": 423, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__171031688", "lang": "en", "text": "In this blog am explaining how to re-size the EBS volume (not root volume) attached to an EC2 instance.\n- Log-in to the AWS management console http://aws.amazon.com/console/\n- Select the region where the EBS volume already created.\n- Go to the volumes section, click on the exact volume which you need to re-size and create a snapshot from that volume.\n- After creating the snapshot, go to the snapshot section and create new volume with new size. After sometimes you can see new volume is available on the selected region.\n- Then login to the server and unmount the volume. (say the volume attached is /dev/sdc)\n[[email protected]]# umount /dev/sdc\nThen go the volumes section on aws management console and detach the existing volume from your server, then attach the newly created volume. Please note that while attaching the volume put the device name as before the old volume used. (That means if old volume is attached to the server as /dev/sdc, then the new volume should be attached as /dev/sdc). You can see this on /etc/fstab or the command “df -h” will show you the device name.\n- After attaching the new volume from management console, login to the server and execute “mount -a” (should have /etc/fstab entry there) or manually mount the volume using “mount” command.\n- Execute “df -h” and you can see volume is attached , but the size of volume is still old. So now we need to re-size the file system.\nTo re-size the file sytem do the following things\n[[email protected]]# resize2fs /dev/sdc\nOn some servers you need to execute “e2fsck” before “resize2fs”\nDone !!! Please check and make sure the newly created volume size is available on your server.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.redmaplepress.ca/", "date": "2018-02-21T23:08:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-09/segments/1518891813818.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20180221222354-20180222002354-00346.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9173258543014526, "token_count": 478, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-09__0__265314227", "lang": "en", "text": "Fr. James Martin—popular media commentator on Colbert Report and New York Times bestselling author—says this about Martens:\n\"John Martens reminds us that the Gospel of Mark is a dramatic book—with an energetic Jesus moving rapidly from one exciting moment to the next. Martens’ book is a terrific invitation to encounter Jesus of Nazareth in all his immediacy and excitement. Bringing together deep learning with his trademark flair for clean, clear, direct prose, Martens offers us one of the most creative and innovative books on the Gospel that I’ve read in years.\"\nJames Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A Pilgrimage and editor-at-large of America magazine\nCover Design by Gabriella Galvez\nJohn W. Martens, Ph.D, Professor, Department of Theology, University of St. Thomas, Minnesota\nUpcoming Speaking Engagements\nUpcoming Speaking Engagements:\nJanuary 20, 2016 at 7 PM\nSouth Delta Baptist Church in Tsawwassen, BC\nJanuary 28, 2016 at 7 PM\nHouse of James in Abbotsford, BC\nFebruary 26, 2016\nArchdiocese of Milwaukee in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Topic: \"Mercy in the New Testament\")\nMarch 1, 2016\nAmerica Magazine and the American Bible Society in New York City (\"Living Word\" panelist)\nOn April 15, 2015, \"The Gospel of Mark\" was one of three books shortlisted for the prestigious 2014 Word Award in the Biblical Studies category!\nCongratulations John W. Martens and Red Maple Press!\n“The Gospel of Mark Commentary is the first of the Bible Junkies Commentaries which will ultimately cover the entire New Testament. The commentaries will emerge, like the Gospel of Mark Commentary, on the website www.biblejunkies.com in a series of weekly installments which will then be revised and crafted for book form. The goal is to bring solid biblical scholarship to as broad a readership as possible and to make this scholarship accessible to anyone who is interested in exploring the Bible. The goal of Bible Junkies is not to create controversy and rancor, but to create meaning and to provide readers with comprehensive insights into each book of the New Testament. The ultimate goal is to addict you to the truth, to make you a Bible Junkie.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://blog.hhhunt.com/posts/hhhunt-homes-to-build-in-new-kent-county-virginia-at-maidstone-village", "date": "2023-10-01T14:47:35Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510903.85/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001141548-20231001171548-00899.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9272013306617737, "token_count": 273, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__290277497", "lang": "en", "text": "April 5, 2021\nHHHunt Homes to Build in New Kent County, Virginia at Maidstone Village\nHHHunt Homes announces that it will be bringing its SmartLiving Collection homes to New Kent County, Virginia in the Maidstone Village community. Conveniently located between Richmond and Williamsburg, the community of Maidstone Village is just steps away from dining, a public library and New Kent County Public Schools. Whether it’s watching a horse race, visiting a winery, golfing, hiking or biking; you can enjoy all of it within a few miles of Maidstone Village.\nHHHunt Homes’ SmartLiving Collection offers quality homes at an affordable price. Currently, SmartLiving Collection homes are being built in the following Virginia localities: Chesterfield County, King William County, the City of Richmond, and the City of Suffolk.\nFor more information about these home plans visit: https://www.hhhunthomes.com/home-series/smart-living.\nWe’re glad you’re here, and we’d love to connect with you.\nSubscribe now to stay in the know with our latest News & Happenings!\nThank you! Your submission has been received!\nOops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.fzenke.net/auryn/doku.php?id=manual:required_libraries", "date": "2022-05-21T08:52:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662539049.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20220521080921-20220521110921-00334.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8631534576416016, "token_count": 435, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__128153290", "lang": "en", "text": "To compile Auryn you need the boost libraries installed (if you do not want to install the complete library you will at least need the following components boost_program_options, boost_mpi, boost_serialization, boost_filesystem, boost_system), a recent version of an MPI compatible library such as MPICH2 or OpenMPI.\nUnder most debian deriviatives such as Debian, Ubuntu or MINT it should suffice to install\nsudo apt-get install build-essential libboost-all-dev mpi-default-bin mpi-default-dev\nIt might happen that your distribution's Boost version is too old. To install Boost from scratch, first install any versions of the Boost libraries installed on your computer using your stock package manager. Then download and build boost from source (with MPI support). To that end, follow the instructions found in the MPI section of the boost website http://www.boost.org/doc/libs/1_61_0/doc/html/mpi/getting_started.html\nBefore you build Auryn make sure to delete the\nCMakeCache.txt file and all other\nCMakeFiles in the build directory to ensure that CMake looks for the new library and creates the needed Makefiles.\nIf you can compile your Auryn programs, but you see an error along these lines\n./sim_rc_p10c: error while loading shared libraries: libboost_mpi.so.1.61.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory\nit's probably because you have installed Boost under the default path\n/usr/local/lib, but your environment is only looking in\n/usr/lib for dynamically linkable libraries. In this case it is usually enough to update your\nLD_LIBRARY_PATH environment variable.\nYou could for instance add the following to your\n.bashrc if you are using bash:\nSee also known issues", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.ett101.com/docs.html", "date": "2017-04-30T20:24:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125849.25/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00635-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8315549492835999, "token_count": 384, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__115563524", "lang": "en", "text": "Manuals and Course Material\nThe ETT-101 Laboratory Manuals (Volumes 1 and 2) provide a turn-key solution for the teacher and student alike.\nThe manuals are specially written to guide students through hands-on experiments and help them grasp the fundamental concepts of telecommunications. Each chapter includes background information which relates the experiment content to real-world applications.\nSince telecommunications text books represent the math and concepts of telecommunications theory as 'block diagrams', the '101' Lab Manuals make extensive use of block diagrams throughout. Associated with each block diagram are detailed, step-by-step patching diagrams. Each chapter is carefully paced and constant use is made of questions to verify the student's understanding and provide feedback to the teacher.\nThe ETT-101 User Manual contains brief descriptions of each block function on the unit, its specifications and operating instructions. Students only need refer to this manual upon beginning a course, after which time using the system becomes easy and intuitive.\nEMONA ETT-101 LAB MANUAL\nContents – ETT-101 Lab Manual Volume 1 (over 310 pages)\nContents – ETT-101 Lab Manual Volume 2 (over 380 pages)\nIntroduction. i – iv\nIntroduction to the ETT-101 Trainer\nGuidelines for Using the ETT-101 Lab Manual Volume 2\nTest Equipment Required\nCompact and Easy For TeachersCompletely self contained within a single, low-profile case, the ETT-101 requires only a standard 12V DC plug-pack. Waveforms can be displayed on whatever equipment is available to the student, such as: a standard lab oscilloscope, or a PC-based scope.\nThe ETT-101 accessories kit includes: 20 x stackable patch cords, User Manual, Digital and Analog Basic Telecommunications Experiments Manuals Volumes-1 & 2, and a 12V plug pack.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.tessaboase.com/etta-lemon", "date": "2024-04-15T00:08:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816904.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20240414223349-20240415013349-00825.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9265523552894592, "token_count": 935, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__173885311", "lang": "en", "text": "The Woman Who Saved The Birds\nIntroducing Etta Lemon – the passionate and pioneering conservationist who built the early RSPB. Militant from the start, Etta called out the fashion for 'murderous millinery' as a church-going girl in the 1880s. Her 50-year campaign against the plumage trade saved countless bird species from extinction. Yet she has not been remembered by history.\nFirst published in 2018 as Mrs Pankhurst's Purple Feather: Fashion, Fury and Feminism – Women's Fight for Change, this book shines a light on the interlinked (and often fractious) movements for women's rights and animal rights. Today, the need for an eco activist role model is arguably more urgent, and Etta has taken her rightful place centre stage. This is her moment.\nPraise for 'Etta Lemon: The Woman Who Saved The Birds'\n'Etta Lemon is one of the great heroines of British nature conservation. Her long and doughty campaign against ‘murderous millinery’ led to the founding of the Royal Society For the Protection of Birds and saved millions of birds'\nConstance Craig-Smith, The Daily Mail\n'Boase has done a superb job of linking her personalities, and painting vivid pictures of their life struggles and fighting techniques. This book is an unputdownable account of a forgotten campaign, and of a group of women who have been hidden from history for too long'\nCatherine Horwood, Women's History Review\n'The story of the RSPB is just one of many layers in Mrs Pankhurst’s Purple Feather. Boase skilfully interweaves the fate of the South American macaw, the huia bird of the New Zealand, the African marabou stork, the snowy egret and the Indian green parrot with the story of women’s suffrage. The relationship between the two campaigning groups is profoundly interesting – their similarities, their differences and the public reception of their spirited attempts to bring change'\nConstance Watson, The Oldie\n'Brilliantly conceived. For although neither of Boase’s convention-shucking heroines had a jot of sympathy with the other’s cause, the consequences of their campaigns for progress dovetailed in a dazzling arc'\nHelen Brown, The Daily Telegraph\n'A fascinating and much neglected subject, brilliantly explored. The characters on both sides come vividly to life, and what Boase uncovers through her research into working conditions in the fashion trade is truly shocking'\nProfessor John Carey\n‘A resolutely feminist work of scholarship, recovering numerous women often overlooked by more conventional suffrage narratives'\nHelen Saunders, Times Literary Supplement\n'A vividly written, deeply researched, surprising book… Fascinating untold stories – a feather in the cap of this journalist author'\nRose Shepherd, Saga magazine\n'A provocative and illuminating read… by turns fascinating and horrifying'\nPhilippa Stockley, Country Life\n'Full of fascinating historical detail and colourful characters. A great story of pioneering conservation, beautifully told'\n‘Beautifully written, well researched and absolutely fascinating’\nSir Tony Robinson\n'Enthralling. In the centenary year of the Representation of People Act, this book reminds us that women fought other campaigns too'\nDr Simon Wills, Who Do You Think You Are\n'Shocking, frequently funny and full of unexpected information'\nHenrietta Garnett, Literary Review\n'Riveting, dextrously told, vividly imagined, shrewdly analysed. Tessa Boase has worked a little bit of magic here in bringing these [women] to life, and championing the cause of the unsung'\nConor Jameson, British Birds\n'Truly eye-opening. Boase presents us a great gift in this book; the opportunity for correction to a host of historical oversights, misunderstandings, and in the case of Etta Lemon, seemingly intentional erasures – we would be wrong not to accept it with gratitude'\nJohannes E. Riutta, The Well-Read Naturalist\n'Fascinating and fast-moving. I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot. A challenging read for men, or at least this man, but I’m pretty sure that reading this book did me a lot of good'\nMark Avery, Standing Up For Nature BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.eveariza.com/publications/", "date": "2022-01-22T02:42:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-05/segments/1642320303729.69/warc/CC-MAIN-20220122012907-20220122042907-00319.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7547736167907715, "token_count": 437, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-05__0__44502901", "lang": "en", "text": "2017 The official catalogue of the 57th International Art Exhibition / Biennale Arte 2017 titled Viva Arte Viva consists of two volumes:\nVolume I is dedicated to the International Art Exhibition, and is edited by Christine Macel.\nThe volume dedicates 4 pages to each invited artist: a critical essay and a statement by the artist illustrate and support the images of the works on display and other images that describe the artist’s practice. Each section ends with a list of book titles, personally selected by the artist as useful and enlightening for “making art”.\nVolume II is dedicated to the National Participations, to the Special Projects and the Collateral Events. Texts and images describe and illustrate each of the individual exhibitions.\nThe Exhibition Guide is conceived to accompany the visitor through the Exhibition. The works of the artists invited to the main Exhibition and the individual exhibitions of the National Participations and Collateral Events are illustrated with images and short explanatory texts. Throughout the Exhibition, artists are marked by a number, corresponding to the number in their dedicated section in the Guide\n2016 Revista L’adv, num. 106, Museus d’ Andorra: Una altra mirada es possible; AND pag. 196\n2016 Recerca d’Estereotips de Gènere en l’espai Museogràfic Andorrà, AND edició limitada de postals\n2016 Revista L’adv, num. 100, ART Hotel-Iglu; AND pag. 146\n2015 Revista L’adv, num. 99, ART Andorra shopping festival; AND pag. 138\n2012 Revista L’adv, num. 87, Jardin cosmiques, Llibres d’Art; AND pag.118-119\n96 pages English / Italian\nRita Canarezza, Alessandro Castiglioni, and Pier Paolo Coro, eds.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.myadlm.org/science-and-research/clinical-chemistry/manuscript-review", "date": "2024-04-22T22:27:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296818374.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20240422211055-20240423001055-00213.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9258449673652649, "token_count": 254, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__192829821", "lang": "en", "text": "Clinical Chemistry is pleased to present the educational series called the Clinical Chemistry Guide to Manuscript Review. Built upon the foundation of the 14-part Guide to Scientific Writing, which focuses on how to organize and write a scientific paper, the Clinical Chemistry Guide to Manuscript Review will help scientists better understand what editors, journals, and even authors want in a peer review. The articles will also help novice peer reviewers get off to a successful start, and help experienced peer reviewers identify important problems or issues that they may have overlooked in the past.\nBecause the articles will benefit anyone interested in scientific writing and peer review, we are making them available not only to subscribers, but to all scientists. We encourage training program directors to use them as a teaching aid and provide a link to them on their own Web sites. We also welcome feedback regarding aspects of the peer review process about which you would like to learn more. Please submit suggestions to [email protected].\nFull-text links to the Guide to Manuscript Review:\nPart 1. Seven Reasons Not to Be a Peer Reviewer—And Why These Reasons Are Wrong\nPart 2. Now You Be the Judge\nPart 3. Writing an Effective Manuscript Review: The 6 “Be’s” to Success", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://arabianfinishline.com/about-2/", "date": "2023-05-31T00:46:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224646181.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530230622-20230531020622-00031.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9429565072059631, "token_count": 399, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__74804632", "lang": "en", "text": "Arabian Finish Line: Arabian Racing’s Foremost Publication\nServing the global market since 1989, Arabian Finish Line magazine is a bimonthly publication celebrating the majesty of the Arabian racehorse and the intriguing people of the racing community. A definite “must-read” for anyone involved with Arabian horses, Arabian Finish Line is a valuable resource tool no racing professional should be without. Insightful, informative and entertaining, this magazine belongs in the hands of every Arabian horse enthusiast.\nReaders will enjoy articles covering breeding and bloodlines, veterinary issues, and thought provoking commentary about the racing industry and Arabian horses in general. Spiced up with columns from insiders of the industry and letters to the editor, readers are inspired and entertained with bold opinions, controversy, humor and wit.\nStephanie J. Ruff, Publisher & Editor in Chief\nStephanie J. Ruff has been devoted to horses ever since she first read Walter Farley’s The Black Stallion when she was a child. She has competed in hunters, jumpers, equitation, and eventing, but now concentrates mainly on dressage. Her current partner is an Arabian/Dutch Warmblood mare named Nadia’s Jewels, and the first Arabian she bred, Stylized Lily, is in training for the racetrack.\nStephanie has a Master’s Degree in Animal Science from the University of Kentucky where her focus was on equine genetics. She spent many years working on horse farms as well as for The Jockey Club Information Systems, the Arabian Jockey Club and the Arabian Racing Cup. A freelance writer since 1998, Stephanie has written hundreds of articles on all facets of the horse industry and in 2014 took over the publishing of Arabian Finish Line magazine. She has even authored two illustrated children’s stories, Goats With Coats and Antics in the Attic. She currently resides in Homosassa, Fla.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.usitc.gov/research_and_analysis/commission_publication_4247.htm", "date": "2014-11-24T20:02:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-49/segments/1416400381177.56/warc/CC-MAIN-20141119123301-00167-ip-10-235-23-156.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.890313982963562, "token_count": 432, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-49", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-49__0__136865517", "lang": "en", "text": "The Year in Trade 2010\nUSITC Publication 4247\nAn outstanding resource for anyone working in or covering the field of international trade, the USITC’s The Year in Trade is one of the government’s most comprehensive reports of U.S. trade-related activities, covering major multilateral, regional, and bilateral developments.\nThe publication reviews U.S. international trade laws and actions under these laws, activities of the World Trade Organization (WTO), U.S. free trade agreements and negotiations, and U.S. bilateral trade relations with major trading partners.\nThe Year in Trade 2010 includes complete listings of antidumping, countervailing duty, safeguard, intellectual property rights infringement, and section 301 cases undertaken by the U.S. government in 2009. In addition, the 2010 report also covers:\n- the operation of U.S. trade preference programs, including the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, the Andean Trade Preference Act, and the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act;\n- significant activities in the WTO, including its dispute settlement mechanism, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum;\n- the negotiation of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement;\n- developments in U.S. free trade agreements, including activities under the North American Free Trade Agreement and negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement; and\n- bilateral trade issues with major U.S. trading partners, including the European Union, Canada, China, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, India, and Russia.\nThe report also provides an overview of U.S. trade in goods and services during 2010. Statistical tables highlight U.S. bilateral trade with major trading partners and trade under U.S. trade preference programs.\nThe USITC’s report is now available at: http://www.usitc.gov/publications/332/pub4247.pdf\nAlso available on CD-ROM and in print; call 202.205.2000 for more information.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.slwa.wa.gov.au/find/eresources/e-books/ebooks_info", "date": "2014-07-24T15:20:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-23/segments/1405997889314.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20140722025809-00216-ip-10-33-131-23.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8878815770149231, "token_count": 850, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-23__0__5738707", "lang": "en", "text": "Ebook Library (EBL)\nThe State Library of Western Australia (SLWA) provides access to ebooks contained in the Ebook Library (EBL), an online database of electronic books. EBL contains over 120,000 titles, covering a wide range of subjects.\nEBL titles can be accessed via the State Libraryís online catalogue or on our website.\nebooks can be viewed online in the Library or on your home computer via the EBL viewer. ebooks can also be downloaded to a mobile device using your home computer for future viewing. In both cases, access to the ebook will expire after 24 hours.\nUnderstanding the key terms used in EBL:\n• Read online\nAllows you to view the ebook online via the EBL viewer. The system is set up to allow you 5 minutes of browsing time before prompting you to request an electronic loan of the eBook.\nTo continue viewing an ebook after the first 5 minutes of browsing or to print and copy, you will be prompted to request a loan of the ebook. This means that you are activating full viewing for the 24 hour timeframe assigned to all eBook loans.\nThis function allows you to download the EBL title to a local viewer on your mobile device (for example mobile phone, ebook reader etc). When you select the Download button, you will have the option of selecting a 24 hour or 7 day loan. Downloading is not essential for viewing, printing or copying as this can be done from the EBL viewer.\nFrequently Asked Questions\nWhere will I find ebooks?\nAll EBL titles that the State Library makes available via EBL are in the SLWA catalogue. Do a title search for an individual book title and connect to the book via the Connect to link or do a keyword search for EBL in the catalogue and search for titles on the EBL platform.\nWhen I find an ebook in the SLWA catalogue, how do I access it?\nAccess the EBL book by selecting the link following the message Connect to:\nWhether you are in the State Library using one of the library computers or at home using your own computer or mobile device you will need to log in with your SLWA MylibraryCard card.\nDo I need special software or hardware to read eBooks online?\nYes, if you are using your own computer, EBL provides access to ebooks in Adobe PDF format so in order to view EBL ebooks, you will need Adobe Reader installed on your computer.\nCan I download ebooks to my mobile device?\nYes. When requesting to download an ebook for viewing on your mobile device or own computer, you will also need to download a digital viewer, compatible with your device (for example Adobe Digital Editions) or Bluefire reader.\nYou donít need to download the ebook to be able to view it or print/copy from it. You can view it via the EBL reader multiple times within the loan period either 24-hour or 7 day viewing limit per ebook title depending on what you selected.\nCan I print from EBL?\nYes. Due to copyright, there are restrictions as to how much of the ebook you can print or copy. Printing from EBL is restricted to 20% of the total pages of the ebook, per user. Likewise, copying and pasting content is restricted to 5% of the total pages of the ebook, per user. The EBL system keeps track of copying/printing and displays a message to you if the limit is reached.\nI have logged in but I see a message that says the book I want is not available.\nPublishers from time to time remove books from the EBL collection. At the end of each month we receive notification of books that have been removed during the month. As we only update our EBL catalogue records at the beginning of each month there is sometimes a gap and you will see this message.\nNeed more information?\nState Library of Western Australia, 25 Francis Street, Perth Cultural Centre, Perth, WA 6000.\nInformation Services: 08 9427 3111.\nAny further help required Contact Us.\nPage last updated: Wednesday 19 June 2013", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.ast.obs-mip.fr/article.php3?id_article=998", "date": "2019-05-22T21:36:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256958.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522203319-20190522225319-00161.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6840072274208069, "token_count": 197, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__156457307", "lang": "en", "text": "Mode visibilities for the Kepler spectral band\nPar Jérôme Ballot - 30/06/2011\nWe computed the mode visibilities for the Kepler spectral band by using ATLAS9 model (Kurucz, 1993) in modified version including CGM convection treatment (see Heiter et al. 2002, A&A, 392, 619).\nThe visibilities are listed in the following table (Extended Table 1).\nDetails can be found in the research note entitled \"Visibilities and bolometric corrections for stellar oscillation modes observed by Kepler\" accepted for publication in A&A (pdf)\nThe paper is also available on astro-ph : arXiv:1105.4557\nTable 1 : Visibilities for the Kepler spectral band - 21.1 ko\nBallot, Barban & van ’t Veer-Menneret - 154.9 ko\n[Dans la même rubrique]", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://dmitrygindin.com/dmitry-gindin-articles-on-cozio.php", "date": "2021-03-07T07:54:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-10/segments/1614178376206.84/warc/CC-MAIN-20210307074942-20210307104942-00558.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9346880912780762, "token_count": 150, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-10__0__165655589", "lang": "en", "text": "Dmitry is currently working on two new books. The first of these looks at a selection of the greatest modern Italian violin makers and their entourage, with some of its content currently appearing on The Cozio Carteggio.\nThe other is a prequel to The Late Cremonese Violin Makers, that will include an in-depth analysis of the makers of the Amati, Ruggeri, Guarneri, Stradivari, and Bergonzi families.\nBoth books will feature high-quality photographs of iconic and interesting examples.\nAnyone with fine examples of makers of the mainstream modern Italian or the classical Cremonese schools, wishing to contribute to these publications, are welcome to contact Dmitry.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://denpaikyareng.blogspot.com/2014/02/ancient-wisdom-modern-health.html", "date": "2019-02-23T08:37:15Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249495888.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223082039-20190223104039-00218.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9460299611091614, "token_count": 574, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__124881718", "lang": "en", "text": "Tibetan Sound Healing by Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche\nThis book is an invaluable gift from the Tibetan masters to the modern world. Master Tenzing Wangyal Rinpoche has immaculately explained the ancient Tibetan wisdom of sound healing through this book and the CD attached to it. Modern science has taught us to be rational and to believe in the things that we could see and touch. Cause of disease or sickness are always attributed to external factors. Medicine, pills and injection are prescribed as an antidote to the disease. Modern science has greatly helped the humanity in providing the required medicine in healing our disease. But this healing has been limited to physical only. In the good old days, people lived healthily without the benefit of modern science and its gadgets. Our forefathers looked inside to maintain proper mental and physical health. Emphasis is laid on the internal spiritual health. This book is about healing and maintaining our health through the application of sacred sound along with the rTsa rLung [Channel and wind] exercise. The six sacred warrior syllables are: Aa, Om, Hung, Ram, dZa.These six sacred sounds are called warrior because like a warrior they can eliminate and destroy the blocks and negativities within ourselves. The practice involves meditation, and application of specific sound at the Chakras to clear the blocks and make space for positive energy. We all wish for good things and wants happiness, but we fail to make space inside for the good and happy things to come and settle. Each warrior syllables act on the specific chakra on the channel to bring positive vibration and energy. White Aa syllable at the crown chakra is associated with space; the analogy is clear desert sky. Red Om syllable at the throat chakra discovers the awareness within that space. Blue Hung syllable at the heart chakra is the union of space and awareness. Red Ram syllable represent the ripening of the positive quality. Green dZa syllable is the place of manifestation. In a nutshell, these five chakras represent: space, awareness, energy, growth and attainment.\nWith this practice of six warrior sound syllables along with meditation, we are assured of good internal as well as external health. With the six warrior syllables as main, the book also enumerates the five important rTsa rLung exercises to cleanse ourselves of negative emotions and replace it with positive emotion and good health. These exercises are rTsa rLung exercise of: Upward movement, life-force, fire-like, pervasive and downward movement. These exercises and meditation can also be seen as important path and method toward effective understanding and practice of dZogchen teaching. This is a simple but very valuable book to discover the space within ourselves to live healthily and positively.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://financialaid.wfu.edu/helpful-resources/a-z/voter-registration/", "date": "2022-05-22T05:24:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-21/segments/1652662543797.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20220522032543-20220522062543-00361.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9509257674217224, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-21__0__48231642", "lang": "en", "text": "Voter registration forms are available to students, faculty, and staff on the fourth floor of the Z. Smith Reynolds Library. They are located in the Government Documents section, against the left wall.\nRegister to vote at least 30 days prior to an election or primary.\nNOTICE: Non-North Carolina residents who register to vote in North Carolina may limit their eligibility for grants from their home state. For instance, a requirement of Pennsylvania residents receiving a PHEAA State Grant is that they do not register to vote outside of Pennsylvania. Please contact your home state’s higher education agency if you have questions about whether voter registration in North Carolina would affect your eligibility for possible state grant assistance from your home state.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://osqa-ask.wireshark.org/questions/63327/how-to-add-mib-files-into-wireshark/", "date": "2024-04-20T14:35:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817650.14/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420122043-20240420152043-00279.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.881122350692749, "token_count": 274, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__204205467", "lang": "en", "text": "I understood that it's possible to add SNMP MIB files into the Wireshark. The question is:\nKind regards, Nima\nasked 02 Aug '17, 01:19\nedited 02 Aug '17, 01:25\nSNMP MIB configuration can be found in the Preferences, under Name Resolution.\nFirst use SMI Paths to setup the list of paths where to look for the MIB files.\nSecond use SMI Modules to define the MIB modules (that is the module names found in the MIB files) to be loaded.\nOnce that is done mark the checkbox Enable OID resolution.\nYou will be asked to restart Wireshark, which is needed to actually load the modules from the MIB files.\nThe library used to resolve OIDs to names from the modules is rather picky on MIB module correctness. If there are bugs in the MIB modules it will complain loudly. You may mark the checkbox Suppress SMI errors, but it still may not work. Also make sure MIB modules where object and syntaxes are imported from can be loaded.\nanswered 02 Aug '17, 04:41\nedited 02 Aug '17, 04:42", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.epa.eu/feature-packages/archive/2017/the-national-library-of-greece-in-athens", "date": "2017-04-30T03:08:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917124297.82/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031204-00598-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9340988397598267, "token_count": 500, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__157323974", "lang": "en", "text": "The National Library of Greece in Athens\nPhotographer: Simela Pantzartzi\nThe National Library of Greece is making a bet on its future. From the historic neoclassical building in the center of Athens, one of an iconic ‘triplet’ of imposing public buildings erected by Theophil von Hansen and Ernst Ziller in the 19th century, the library is methodically preparing for a historic move and its transition into a new era, housed in the airy yet monumental building erected by architect Renzo Piano for the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre (SNFCC).\nIn its new 22,000-square meter premises, it will provide the Greek public with access to a wealth of Greek knowledge and literature, either directly or in digital form, or through temporary exhibitions.\nAt the building on Panepistimiou Street, preparations are underway ahead of the move. The reading room has been temporarily closed to the public and every corner is a hive of activity, with library employees and external staff, conservators in white coats and plastic gloves preparing the collections to be transferred, once the SNFCC is officially turned over to the Greek State on 23 February.\nThe move is expected to last up to six months and the library will then operate on a trial basis for about two months before an official inauguration in the autumn. The old building on Panepistimiou Street is destined to reopen as a reading room and as a conference and exhibition space in the city center.\nNational Library director Dr. Philippos Tsimboglou told the ANA that the library’s entire collection of books and periodicals, estimated at 760,000 volumes and other items, is to be moved.\nThe National Library’s collection includes a number of original editions from the earliest days of the printing press, such as the 1476 book ‘Epitome of the Eight Parts of Speech and Other Sundry Necessities’ by Constantinos Laskaris printed in Milan or a first edition of the Homeric epics printed in Florence in 1488 and others. There is also a large collection of hand-written codices, rare maps, engravings and other items either purchased, donated or presented under the depot legal, a law requiring that two copies of each Greek edition be given to the National Library dating back to its foundation in 1834.\nCopyright Author @ ANA-MPA/ Natassa Domnaki", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://bestwp.net/themify-theme-framework-1-0-3-released/", "date": "2017-04-30T10:45:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917125074.20/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031205-00435-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8699198365211487, "token_count": 157, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__21539974", "lang": "en", "text": "Themify Framework has been updated to version 1.0.3 today from Themify Themes. This version includes an important auto upgrading feature that will make sure all updates in the future are easy to get. Make sure to update to the latest version of your themes to get this functionality.\nTo be able to use the auto upgrading feature your server will need the following requirements:\n- Have the ability to read / open remote files\n- Have the curl PHP Library Installed\n- Have the ZipArchive PHP Library installed\nBy default, the framework will detect if your server has the proper PHP libraries and will provide a link to a .zipped version of the file for manual download and installation use.\nSingle Theme: $70\nAll Theme Package: $150", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://iobdb.com/Production/6453", "date": "2019-05-19T13:15:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232254882.18/warc/CC-MAIN-20190519121502-20190519143502-00111.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9504877328872681, "token_count": 177, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__126706317", "lang": "en", "text": "From the producers of The Screwtape Letters, The Most Reluctant Convert, The Great Divorce and Martin Luther on Trial comes Shadowlands, the unlikely and true love story of renowned Oxford scholar and Christian apologist C.S. Lewis and the much younger Joy Davidman, a divorced Jewish New Yorker, former Communist and Christian convert.\nThe smart, brash Joy bursts into Lewis’ sedate, middle-aged life and upends it. Lewis is as shocked as anyone to discover that he and Joy have fallen deeply in love – and then almost immediately he must contend with the equally deep pain of losing her when she is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Funny, poignant and insightful, Shadowlands — also an Oscar®-winning film — is a moving portrait of love and loss, faith and doubt, as inspired by Lewis’ own A Grief Observed.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://bristolsilents.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/bfi-from-the-sea-to-the-land-beyond-dvd-competition/", "date": "2021-09-18T13:33:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780056476.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20210918123546-20210918153546-00226.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9452167749404907, "token_count": 867, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__80794489", "lang": "en", "text": "Under a month ago a fantastic new BFI DVD was released which celebrates the British coastline. From the Sea to the Land Beyond is a film by award winning director Penny Woolcock and is a lyrical portrait of Britain’s coastline, created through an exquisite combination of evocative archive footage (all drawn from the BFI National Archive) and not only celebrates our identity with the British sea and coastline, but celebrates the superb archive which is held at the BFI.\nTravelling from 1901 through both World Wars, into peacetime and the modern age, From the Sea to the Land Beyond shows our coast as a place of leisure, industry and wild nature. With an emphasis on the romantic and the ritualistic, the archive footage used in the film’s assembly is rich and varied. Both film and music incorporate themes of work, play, childhood, romance, melancholy, hope, transportation, wilderness, the power of the elements and the beauty of wildlife.\nAmongst many memorable and poignant images are those of a woman scaling a sheer cliff face to collect eggs, a group of Edwardian gentlemen playing beach combat games on the verge of World War I, bathers in top hats, a troupe of dancers on a pristine beach, the arrival by ship of émigrés from the Caribbean and India, the building of the Channel Tunnel, and present-day holidaymakers battling the wind and rain in Blackpool.\nThe film is comprised mainly of clips from four major BFI National Archive collections: the world-famous Mitchell and Kenyon films; Topical Budget (British silent era newsreels); public information films from the COI collection; travelogues from the British Transport Film Unit.\nIn her introductory essay in the DVD booklet, director Penny Woolcock writes:\n‘In these days of formatted, factual entertainment and docu-soaps, tabloid television is created with twitchy fingers on the remote control in mind. Filmmakers find it hard to resist demands for commentaries that inform the viewer what they are about to see and reminding them of it as soon as it is over, and shovelling all the best bits in the film into the first couple of minutes and repeating later. The opportunity of making something without these attendant anxieties was irresistible.’\nIncluded amongst the DVD’s special features are some of the archive films which were used in From the Sea to the Land Beyond. One of them, Beside the Seaside, directed by Marion Grierson in 1935, is a wittily observant documentary that shows Londoners flocking to the coast to enjoy themselves during a heatwave. This, and the other archive films included as extras, feature newly recorded introductions by Penny Woolcock.\nConceived and produced by Heather Croall, director of Sheffield Doc/Fest, and Mark Atkin, director of Crossover Labs. From the Sea to the Land Beyond premiered in Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre with a live score – to a standing ovation – in June 2012 (some of us were there). The project was funded by The Space, an initiative of the BBC and The Arts Council. British Sea Power, a band famed for their live shows, have subsequently performed their original score at further screenings of the film.\nSo not only can we highly recommend this release! We can also offer the opportunity to win a copy of From the Sea to the Land Beyond on DVD!\nAs mentioned above we have a copy of the BFI’s new DVD From the Sea to the Land Beyond to give away… all you need to do is ansewer this very simple question.\nSS Saxonia is featured in From the Sea to the Land Beyond via Mitchell and Kenyon’s film ‘SS Saxonia in Liverpool’ (1911), but what was the destination for her maiden voyage from Liverpool?\nWe need the name of the city and not the country by the way.\nSimply email the answer to email@example.com with ‘From the Sea to the Land Beyond’ in the subject header by the afternoon on Friday 8th March. The lucky winner will then be announced later that Friday evening.\nOur thanks to the BFI for releasing a fantastic DVD.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.activeiron.com/uk/blog/author/marielouise/", "date": "2024-04-25T01:24:37Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296820065.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240425000826-20240425030826-00597.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.870292603969574, "token_count": 136, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__49421576", "lang": "en", "text": "Active Iron | Authors\nMarie Louise, a seasoned midwife with over 12 years of experience and a mother of two, is the accomplished author of ‘Pregnancy, Birth & Beyond’ and ‘The Modern Midwife’s Guide To The First Year’. Additionally, she excels as a hypnobirthing and Childbirth Educator. Marie’s mission is to demystify clinical terminology and transform complex scientific information into a welcoming, easy-to-understand format. Her inclination for employing relatable analogies serves to make the journey through pregnancy and parenthood feel more approachable and less intimidating.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://gladstonemaritimemuseum.org.au/", "date": "2024-02-28T18:30:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474744.31/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228175828-20240228205828-00898.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9035160541534424, "token_count": 184, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__28783959", "lang": "en", "text": "Boat tours on HMAS Gladstone are currently OPEN. Come and visit us from 10am-3pm each Saturday, and Sunday. The Maritime Museum is now located on Flinders Parade, in the beautiful East Shores Marina Parklands (opposite the Auckland House restaurant)\nWelcome to the Gladstone Maritime Museum & HMAS Gladstone!\nAs custodians of a collection including vessels, model ships, navigational aids, shipwreck relics plus a library with hundreds of papers and journals, the Gladstone Maritime Museum is a fascinating place to visit. We look forward to showing you around our collection of Gladstone's colourful maritime and local history. Our museum ship HMAS Gladstone is a 42-metre ex-Australian Navy Fremantle Class Patrol Boat that is berthed in the East Shores Gladstone Coal Exporters Maritime Precinct.\nHMAS GladstoneEast Shores Maritime Precinct", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://saraflower.wordpress.com/tag/historical-books/", "date": "2018-10-19T00:42:41Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-43/segments/1539583512161.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20181018235424-20181019020924-00202.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9579440951347351, "token_count": 353, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-43__0__41130830", "lang": "en", "text": "When The Black Roses Grow By Angela Christina Archer\nTwenty-five men and women were accused.\nNineteen hung to their death on Gallow Hills.\nOne suffocated under bone-crushing stones.\nAll believed to possess the power of witchcraft.\nIn 1692 the fear of witchcraft is spreading around Salem Village. While those who are accused and sentenced face death, everyone else faces the risk of accusations placed upon them.\nI was drawn in to Emmalyn’s world from the very first page as she grieves for her mother who was tried and hanged as a witch. 1692 Salem is a dark place where many women are accused and sentenced to death as witches, but Emmalyn does her best to stay strong and live out her life in peace. There is so much danger looming and virtually every woman in Salem worries that she might be the next accused witch.\nWhen a mysterious vine starts to grow in her home, she fears for her life as the dark magic is evidence that she is a witch. When James, a handsome stranger comes to town, he both excites and worries Emmalyn. He hides a world of secrets behind his piercing blue eyes.\nAuthor Angela Archer weaves a beautiful tale of loss, love, trust, and the darkness that humanity can sometimes force upon others. I enjoyed protagonist Emmalyn’s authenticity and strength through the entire book. The tension and drama builds with every passing chapter.\nI was not prepared for the epic twist at the ending! You will not want to miss what happens in this beautifully written historical tale.\nHistorical romance and fantasy fans alike will enjoy Where The Black Roses Grow.\nYou can purchase When The Black Roses Grow on Amazon here!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://animalia827.wordpress.com/about/", "date": "2020-01-19T22:55:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-05/segments/1579250595282.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20200119205448-20200119233448-00170.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.940199613571167, "token_count": 534, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-05__0__143740584", "lang": "en", "text": "Susy Flory is the New York Times bestselling author or co-author of eleven books, including an upcoming memoir with NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski, called The Sky Below.\nShe grew up on the back of a quarter horse in Northern California and took degrees from UCLA in English and psychology, and has a background in journalism, education, and communications. She first started writing at the Newhall Signal with the legendary Scotty Newhall, an ex-editor of the San Francisco Chronicle and a one-legged cigar-smoking curmudgeon who ruled the newsroom from behind a dented metal desk where he pounded out stories on an Underwood Typewriter. She taught high school English and journalism, then quit in 2004 to write full time.\nSusy’s first book, Fear Not Da Vinci, was co-written with Gini Monroe and published in 2006. Other books include So Long Status Quo: What I Learned from Women Who Changed the World (Beacon Hill, 2009); Miracle on Voodoo Mountain (with Megan Boudreaux, Harper Collins, 2015); and The Good, The Bad, and the Grace of God, with Jep and Jessica Robertson (Harper Collins, 2015).\nSusy’s runaway bestseller, Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero (Harper Collins/Thomas Nelson, 2011), co-written with Michael Hingson, hit the New York Times bestseller list in both hardcover nonfiction and e-book nonfiction the first week of release. Thunder Dog captured the #1 NYT ranking for nonfiction e-books the week of September 11, 2011, and spent twelve weeks on the charts. Thunder Dog was listed as a bestseller by USA Today, and featured as a Daily, Weekly, or Monthly Pick by Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and various other e-book outlets. Thunder Dog has been translated into German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Indonesian, Dutch, Portuguese, Finnish, and Polish.\nSusy and her husband, Robert, have two adult children and live in the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to writing books and articles, Susy is a member of the Authors Guild and was recently named director of the West Coast Christian Writers Conference in the San Francisco Bay Area. A breast cancer survivor, Susy celebrates life by riding a crazy ex-racehorse named Stetson, hiking in the High Sierras, and skiing black diamond runs whenever she can.\nYou can find out more about her at www.susyflory.com", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.rikosseuraamus.fi/en/index/news.html", "date": "2014-10-21T05:57:43Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507443901.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005723-00027-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.939220666885376, "token_count": 473, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__163486290", "lang": "en", "text": "Topical & news\nThe Statistical Yearbok 2012 of Criminal Santions Agency\nThe aim of this statistical publication is to provide a wide range of information about the Criminal Sanctions Agency’s client and prisoner numbers, client structure and activities. Besides portraying the current situation of the criminal sanctions field, the publication also offers insight into the development of the field over the past decade. The issue of 2012 has been published. The theme for this current statistical publication is prisoners' use of time. Read more...\nQuality Time in Prison? Research on the factors influencing the quality of prison life\nResearch examines the prisoners’ and the staff’s concepts of the quality of prison life based on an English research on prison environment. The quality was reviewed from the standpoint of order, administration, safety and physical prison conditions as well as well-being, participation, empathy, respect and fairness. The results of the research will be used in the development of a more permanent quality measurement practice covering all criminal sanctions. Read more...\nVaasa Community Sanctions Office and its Seinäjoki Branch Office will celebrate their joint 60th anniversary in Cultural Centre Vanha Paukku in Seinäjoki starting at 12 o’clock on Wednesday 1 October 2014. The main speakers of the event will be Tapio Lappi-Seppälä , Director-General of the National Research Institute of Legal Policy, and Tuula Asikainen , Chief Director of the Criminal Sanctions Agency.\nToday, it is one hundred years since Sukeva Prison was established in the municipality of Sonkajärvi. A history written by Jari Aro , BSocSc, in honour of the 75th anniversary of the prison was published 25 years ago. Now, it is complemented by a new history written by Jaakko Kangas , MA, MSocSc, which is published in the 100th anniversary celebration on 23 September 2014.\nDirector General Esa Vesterbacka wants to correct the views presented in public on the release of prisoners for the sake of savings and on the use of public humiliation as a punishment in Finland.\nMinister of Justice Anna-Maja Henriksson awarded on 9 July 2014 the Cross of Merit of Prison Service to three recipients for their contributions to the prison service.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://revolvingword.com/index/contested-will/", "date": "2013-05-20T00:55:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-20/segments/1368698196686/warc/CC-MAIN-20130516095636-00059-ip-10-60-113-184.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9663882255554199, "token_count": 1340, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-20", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-20__0__163539351", "lang": "en", "text": "Almost as beloved as the works of Shakespeare is the pastime of speculating about Shakespeare. With the possible exception of Jesus, one is hard-pressed to think of another figure in Western history about whom so little is known and yet so much is written. Even as the undisputed facts of the Bard’s life, though they are certainly more numerous than could be expected for a playwright living in the 16th century, remain maddeningly few (and maddeningly quotidian) works purporting to unravel the mysteries of Shakespeare the man – his personal beliefs, familial relationships, even his sexual inclinations – multiply unabated.\nIronically, the very meagerness of the historical record has been something of a boon to this Shakespeare industry, lending credence to an entire subgenre of sometimes wildly speculative notions from authors perhaps overeager to find some new revelatory scrap in the thoroughly picked-over carcass of Shakespearean scholarship. One need only glance at the veritable library of books devoted to this pursuit to uncover head-spinning pronouncements insisting that Shakespeare was a secret homosexual, a Catholic spy, or the author of the King James Bible — to name just three theories that have been seriously floated in recent years. Besides their implausibility, all share a common theme: Shakespeare was an extraordinary writer, and so it stands to reason that he must have led an extraordinary life.\nThis desire to aggrandize the life of Shakespeare has found its perhaps inevitable conclusion among those who choose to dispense with that life altogether. These “anti-Stratfordians” — a motley and growing assortment of intellectuals, fringe academics, and devoted dilettantes — contend that the paltry list of humdrum facts surrounding the life of the man from Stratford-upon-Avon could not possibly describe the same genius who produced such monuments of English literature as Hamlet and King Lear. In the poor player’s stead, the anti-Stratfordians have argued for a host of late 16th century luminaries who were supposedly better equipped to be Shakespeare than Shakespeare, a list that’s included everyone from Christopher Marlowe to Francis Bacon.\nThis “authorship question” has been making the rounds for over two hundred years, but the 20th century saw the debate pick up steam, and not just among well-read cranks – along the way the anti-Stratford movement acquired such famous adherents as Sigmund Freud, Mark Twain, and Malcolm X. What led these men, along with so many others, to adopt a theory that mainstream scholarship had so completely and convincingly dismissed? And why, in the light of overwhelming evidence for Shakespeare as the true author of the works bearing his name, does the debate continue to flourish?\nThose are the questions James Shapiro’s Contested Will: Who Wrote Shakespeare attempts to answer. Shapiro isn’t so much concerned with making the case for Shakespeare’s authorship (though he does dutifully trot out the evidence in the book’s final chapter) as he is in profiling some of history’s more well-known Shakespeare deniers in an attempt to make sense of the underlying question in this strange debate: Why, to put the matter simply, isn’t Shakespeare good enough?\nThe reasons range from simple classist snobbery to a need among some to either exalt Shakespeare on the one hand or dethrone him as a bolt-from-the-blue literary god on the other. But for Shapiro, the fundamental disagreement between Shakespeare boosters and those who argue for someone else as the author is essentially a philosophical one. On one side are the anti-Stratfordians, many (but not all) of whom methodically disassemble the plays and poems for insight into what “Shakespeare” thought, felt and directly experienced, reasoning that he couldn’t have possibly composed his works without leaving some trace of himself — intentional or not — behind.\nOn the other are Stratford supporters like Shapiro, who take an agnostic view regarding just how much of his life Shakespeare transmuted into art and argue that it doesn’t much matter anyway — Shakespeare surely borrowed from books, recycled overheard stories, and invented from whole cloth as much as he drew from the details of his own life when writing – everything is impossibly tangled together. These different approaches to reading Shakespeare, Shapiro argues, collapse into one simple question: can fictive literary works exist as independent creations wholly removed from their authors’ experiences and feelings? In other words, does the author of a written work of fiction necessarily stamp her head and heart onto every page of her creation, leaving her true self buried somewhere in her art, where it patiently waits to be teased out by those perceptive enough to uncover it?\nFor most anti-Stratfordians, and indeed for many modern observers who accept the view that Shakespeare from Stratford was the author of the works, the answer to the last question is a resounding “yes.” One need only survey the most recent Shakespeare pseudo-biographies to find critics citing passages in the plays as evidence of everything from Shakespeare’s true religious affiliation to his feelings about the death of his son. But the anti-Stratfordians, not content to simply psychoanalyze Shakespeare through his writing, build on this assumption by arguing that the humble glover’s son couldn’t possibly have written the plays and poetry attributed to him, because he couldn’t possibly have known about or experienced most of what he wrote. They point to the Stratford Shakespeare’s lack of formal education, his provincial status, and his largely cloistered existence as evidence that he would have been incapable of producing the works attached to his name, with their erudition, worldliness, and intimate knowledge of royal courts.\nAs Shapiro makes clear, such readings of Shakespeare are all based on a singularly modern (and mistaken) way of interpreting the works, one which assumes that all writing is, on some level, autobiographical. We want to find Shakespeare somewhere, and given the dearth of other information about him, what he wrote down is the best and only country we have to explore. But as Contested Will affirms, the profound humanity of the works can sometimes lead us astray, and when we gaze too long into the seductive mirror of Shakespeare’s worlds, we may sometimes forget that it is our own reflection staring back at us.Buy This Book On Amazon", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://soundstreet.ir/product/280/%D8%A7%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%B4%D8%AA%DB%8C%D9%86-%D9%88-%DA%A9%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AA%D9%88%D9%85-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D9%87%D9%85-%D8%AA%D9%86%DB%8C%D8%AF%DA%AF%DB%8C-%D9%88-%D8%B8%D9%87%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A2%D9%86", "date": "2023-12-04T02:52:10Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100523.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20231204020432-20231204050432-00338.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8325675129890442, "token_count": 181, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__169105793", "lang": "en", "text": "انیشتین و کوانتوم: درهمتنیدگی و ظهور آن\nEinstein and the Quantum: Entanglement and Emergence\nWith his General Theory of Relativity, Einstein illuminated the grand expanse of the cosmos, but he was also instrumental in developing quantum mechanics for describing the microworld. In Einstein’s day, these advances were considered unrelated but recent insights suggest that they may be secretly connected–significantly advancing our understanding of quantum threads that may stitch the fabric of spacetime. Leonard Susskind, Ana Alonso-Serrano and Mark Van Raamsdonk join Brian Greene to examine this newfound link and explore its implications for uniting the laws of the large and those of the small.\nMark Van Raamsdonk", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://unpopular-observations.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-brains-of-men-and-women-change-with.html", "date": "2019-01-23T12:34:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-04/segments/1547584331733.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20190123105843-20190123131843-00320.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9735973477363586, "token_count": 205, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-04", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-04__0__18870009", "lang": "en", "text": "The brains of women undergo dramatic changes at the various major events in a woman's life and I don't just mean pregnancy. In fact the biochemical soup in which women operate transforms them many times in their lives. How and why and what the consequences are is worth examining.\nThis is Louann Brizendine's book on the female brain. She is a good writer and although she gives you the science, she also gives you anecdote. So the book is often amusing and sometimes funny. But you really do get to understand the why.\nThis is Louann Brizendine's companion volume The Male Brain. The male brain exists in a different biochemical soup. There are fewer wholesale changes in the structure of the male brain but there are changes. How and why the male brain changes is also worth examining. Also the difference between boys and girls comes down to the difference in the biochemistry of the male brain. Again the book is skillfully written with the science explained but illustrated with anecdote which is often funny.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://drawcamp.net/?p=189", "date": "2018-01-16T19:33:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-05/segments/1516084886639.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180116184540-20180116204540-00080.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9176690578460693, "token_count": 275, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-05", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-05__0__37383234", "lang": "en", "text": "We are so proud to have Design Caffeine as a sponsor of Drawcamp. Greg Nudelman, the man behind Design Caffeine helped underwrite many of the costs of our event, and will be presenting a session on Agile paper prototyping for mobile at Drawcamp.\nGreg Nudelman is a respected experience designer and consultant who has advised fortune 500 companies like eBay and Cisco as well as creative, well funded startups like Groupon.\nHe has recently written a book Designing Search: UX Strategies for eCommerce Success which (Wiley, 2011) “…brings tremendous insight and experience to the challenges of ecommerce, drawing upon rich illustrations and examples to explain user behavior and design patterns. And, from multi-channel to multi-touch, Greg tackles the bleeding edge. His analysis of why we can’t apply mobile patterns to tablets – “the iPad is NOT a large iPhone” – weaves ergonomics and ethnography into a story that’s compelling and convincing… Greg’s empathy for the user shines through in the way he frames searching and shopping as high-touch social experience… This book will help you to escape the death of the mall and embrace the vivacious, pleasurable, and profitable life of the bazaar.” – From Foreword by Peter Morville.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://fardanegar.co/sustainable-use-of-polymer-in-asphalt-mixture/", "date": "2024-04-17T00:33:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817112.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20240416222403-20240417012403-00896.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8834271430969238, "token_count": 345, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__108909693", "lang": "en", "text": "Sustainable Use of Polymer in Asphalt Mixture: A Review\n- Ferdaus, K.A. Masri* and P.J. Ramadhansyah\nABSTRACT – Polymer modified asphalt (PMA) mixtures are commonly employed in flexible pavement and overlays with large traffic volumes. In contrast, a number of laboratory and field tests have been conducted to evaluate the performance of PMA with that of conventional hot mix asphalt (HMA) mixtures. This paper presents an overview of the various polymers utilised in asphalt mixtures and their effects on the rheological, morphological, physical, and mechanical properties of polymer-modified asphalt binders. According to a review of the relevant literature, a good modifier affects the failure characteristics of the binder, allowing it to withstand greater stresses and strains before failing. In asphalt pavement, adding polymers to asphalt binders to improve their qualities has a long history. Due to polymers’ limited solubility, polymer-modified asphalt binders may have several disadvantages. In addition, a brief description of the general approach to mixing polymers is provided. A summary of the benefits and drawbacks of the most common polymers used to alter asphalt binders Styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS), Styrene-butadiene–rubber (SBR), Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), Polypropylene (PP), Polyvinyl Chloride(PVC) etc. are illusrated. The paper continues with a discussion of the lasting effects of PMAs on asphalt pavement. To evaluate the economic and environmental impacts, a life cycle assessment (LCA) is required.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://freemathhelp.info/order-of-operations-cheatsheet-and-practice-problems-for-refresher-math/", "date": "2017-04-27T05:05:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121869.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00443-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9106659293174744, "token_count": 227, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__34843725", "lang": "en", "text": "Order of Operations “Cheatsheet” and Practice Problems for Refresher Math\nThis set of activities serves as an introduction to the Order of Operations and the Solution of Simple Multi-Step Decimal Problems using the Order of Operations.\n[In the future, I hope to be able to enhance the paper and pencil activities listed in the table below by creating a series of interactive posts that cover the same material in more detail.]\nIn the meantime, you can access the PDF version of the Order of Operations “Cheatsheet” and Practice Problems by clicking the associated hyperlink in the table below.\n|Printer Friendly Version of the Order of Operations ‘Cheatsheet’|\n|Printer Friendly Version of Simple Order of Operations Practice Problems|\n|Printer Friendly Version of Simple Multi-Step Decimal Application Problems|\nStudents may use this either to supplement the PLE online activities or as an alternative to them.\nAlthough this activity was initially designed for students who are taking Refresher Math through the Maine Capital Area Adult Education Consortium, others should also find this information helpful.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://xn--endonnes-g1a.vn/en/Adam_in_Islam", "date": "2022-10-03T18:56:17Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337428.0/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003164901-20221003194901-00633.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9434516429901123, "token_count": 4026, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__3107860", "lang": "en", "text": "Adam in Islam\nThe name Adam written in Islamic calligraphy followed by Peace be upon him.\n|Known for||First human being|\n|Children||Hābēl Qābēl Shēth |\n(هابيل ,قابيل, شِيث)\n- ʾĀdam (Adam)\n- ʾIdrīs (Enoch)\n- Nūḥ (Noah)\n- Hūd (Eber)\n- Ṣāliḥ (Selah)\n- ʾIbrāhīm (Abraham)\n- Lūṭ (Lot)\n- ʾIsmāʿīl (Ishmael)\n- ʾIsḥāq (Isaac)\n- Yaʿqūb (Jacob)\n- Yūsuf (Joseph)\n- Ayūb (Job)\n- Shuʿayb (Jethro)\n- Mūsā (Moses)\n- Hārūn (Aaron)\n- Dhul-Kifl (Ezekiel)\n- Dāūd (David)\n- Sulaymān (Solomon)\n- Yūnus (Jonah)\n- ʾIlyās (Elijah)\n- Alyasaʿ (Elisha)\n- Zakarīya (Zechariah)\n- Yaḥyā (John)\n- ʿĪsā (Jesus)\n- Muḥammad (Muhammad)\nAdam (Arabic: آدم, romanized: ʾĀdam) is believed to have been the first human being on Earth and the first prophet (Arabic: نبي, nabī) of Islam. Adam's role as the father of the human race is looked upon by Muslims with reverence. Muslims also refer to his wife, Hawā (Arabic: حواء, Eve), as the \"mother of mankind\". Muslims see Adam as the first Muslim, as the Quran states that all the Prophets preached the same faith of Islam (Arabic: إسلام, Submission to God).\nAn overview of creation\nThe Quran and Hadith give the same account of the creation of Adam. Synthesizing the Quran with Sunni Hadith can produce the following account. According to the Quran, when God informed the angels that He was going to put a successor on Earth, they questioned whether the human would cause blood shed and damage, but He told them that He knew what they did not. He created Adam from mud or clay and breathed life into him. Hadith add that he was named Adam after the clay he was made out of, or the skin (adim) of the earth.\nAccording to the Quran, God commands the angels to prostrate before Adam wherein all amongst them obeyed except for Iblis, who claimed, \"I am better than him. You created me of fire while him you created of mud.\"\nTraditionally, Sunni scholars say that while Adam was sleeping, God took a rib from him and from it He created Eve. However, this is also considered \"of the Israelites\". While the creation of Adam and Eve is referred to in the Quran, the exact method of creation is not specified. The Quran then says that God commanded Adam and Eve not to eat from one tree in the garden, but Satan was able to convince them to taste it. They then began to cover themselves because they now knew that they were naked. For this, God banished Adam and Eve to earth; non-canonical Sunni hadith say that fruits were turned to thorns and pregnancy became dangerous. Non-canonical Sunni hadith also say that Adam and Eve were cast down far apart, so that they had to search for each other and eventually met each other at Mount Arafat.\nIn Islamic theology, it is not believed that Adam's sin is carried by all of his children. Hadith say that once Adam was on earth, God taught him how to plant seeds and bake bread. This was to become the way of all of Adam's children. Adam proceeded to live for about 1000 years, though this has been a topic of debate.\nIslamic scholar Sayyid Mumtaz Ali, while commenting on whether Adam was first or Eve, says that \"the fact that Adam was created first is nothing but childish. To begin with, we are tempted to assert that this is so because it was not acceptable to God that a woman is left without a companion for even a second. Therefore, it is for her sake that He created Adam first. But as a matter of fact, the belief that Adam was created first and then came Eve is part of the Christian and Jewish faith. This is not at all part of the Islamic creed. There is no mention in the Quran about who was created first, Adam or Eve.\"\nSignificance of Adam\nAccording to disputed hadith, humankind has learned everything from Adam. He was the first to learn to plant, harvest, and bake as well as the first to be told how to repent and how to properly bury someone. It is also said by some scholars that God also revealed the various food restrictions and the alphabet to Adam. He was made the first prophet and it is said that he was taught 21 scrolls and was able to write them himself.\nAdam was also created from earth. It is well known that earth produces crops, supports animals, and provides shelter, among many other things. Earth is very important to humankind, so being created from it makes them very distinct. According to some hadith, the various races of people are even due to the different colors of soil used in creating Adam. The soil also contributed to the idea that there are good people and bad people and everything in between in the world. Adam is an important figure in many other religions besides Islam, particularly in the Abrahamic Religions. The story of Adam varies slightly across religions, but manages to maintain a general theme and structure.\nThe story of angels prostrating before Adam gave rise to various debates about whether humans or angels rank higher. Angels bowing down before Adam is mentioned as evidence for human's superiority over the angels. Others hold that the prostration does not imply such a thing, but was merely a command or test for the angels. A position, especially found among Mu'tazilites and some Asharites, holds that angels are superior due to their lack of urges and desires. Maturidism generally does not think any of these creatures is superior to the other, and that angels' and prophets' obedience derive from their virtues and insights to God's action, but not as their original purity.\nIn the Quranic version of Adam's fall, Satan tempted them with the promise to become immortal angels. Al-Qushayri comments on 7:20, that Adam desired an angelic state of no passion and avoiding the fate of death.\nDescendants of Adam\nThough it is up for debate, it has been said that Eve went through 120 pregnancies with Adam and each of these consisted of a set of twins: a boy and a girl. In some other traditions, their first child was a girl, born alone, called ʿAnāq. According to several sources, God took all of Adam's progeny from his back while they were still in heaven. He asked each of them \"am I not your lord?\" as read in verse 7:172 and they all replied yes. For this reason, it is believed that all humans are born with an innate knowledge of God. The most famous of Adam's children are Cain and Abel. Both the brothers were asked to offer up individual sacrifices to God. God accepted Abel's sacrifice because of Abel's righteousness and Cain, out of jealousy, threw a rock at Abel, leading to the first murder in human history: the murder of Abel by Cain. As Adam grieved his son, he would preach to his other children about God and faith in Him. When Adam's death grew near, he appointed his son Seth as his successor.\nAdam in the Quran\nThe story of Adam and creation is pieced throughout the Quran. There are references in chapters: 2, 4, 5, 20, 21, 38 and others. In the Quran narrative, God created humankind out of clay (Q3:59), shaped it to a form and then commanded the angels to bow (submit) to Adam. Iblis refused out of pride (Q15:26-32) and was banished from Jannah (Paradise).\nAccording to the Quran, God had already decided before the creation of Adam that mankind (Adam and his progeny) would be placed on earth. Islam does not ascribe mankind's life on earth as a punishment, rather as part of God's plan.\n\"'Verily, I am going to place mankind generations after generations on earth.' They (the angels) said: 'Will You place therein those who will make mischief therein and shed blood, while we (the angels) glorify You with praises and thanks and sanctify You?' God said: 'I know that which you do not know.'\"\nGod then teaches Adam the names of all things and assembles the angels in front of Adam so as to show them that there is more to Adam than they know, particularly the high intellectual capacity of Adam:\n\"And He taught Adam the names - all of them. Then He showed them to the angels and said, \"Inform Me of the names of these, if you are truthful.\" They said: \"Glory to Thee (said the angels), of knowledge We have none, save what Thou Hast taught us: In truth it is Thou Who art perfect in knowledge and wisdom.\" He said: \"O Adam! Tell them their names.\" When he had told them, God said (to the angels): \"Did I not tell you that I know the secrets of heaven and earth, and I know what ye reveal and what ye conceal?\"\nGod commands the angels to bow down to Adam. All obey, except for Iblis, who feels that he being made from fire, should not be bowing to Adam who was made from earth. His disobedience of God's command followed by his pride caused him to fall out of God's favor:\n\"And behold, We said to the angels: \"Bow down to Adam\" and they bowed down. Not so Iblis: he refused and was haughty: He was of those who reject faith (those who are disobedient).\" (2:34)\nGod later places Adam and Eve in the garden and tells them that they are free to enjoy of its fruits except not to come near a certain tree: (2:35)\n\"We said: \"O Adam! dwell thou and thy wife in the Garden; and eat of the bountiful things therein as (where and when) ye will; but approach not this tree, or ye run into harm and transgression.\"\nSatan then deceives Adam and Eve into eating of the fruits of the tree: (2:36)\n\"Then did Satan make them slip from the (garden), and get them out of the state (of felicity) in which they had been. We said: \"Get ye down, all (ye people), with some of you having enmity towards others. On earth will be your dwelling-place and your means of livelihood - for a time.\"\nAdam and Eve feel a lot of remorse for their actions, but God turns to Adam in mercy and consoles him: (2:37)\n\"Then learnt Adam from his Lord words of inspiration, and his Lord Turned towards him; for He is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful.\"\nGod then informs Adam that God will send his guidance to Adam and his progeny: (2:38)\n\"We said: \"Get down all of you from this place (the garden), then whenever there comes to you Guidance from Me, and whoever follows My Guidance, there shall be no fear on them, nor shall they grieve.\"\nIn the Garden of Eden, Satan (often identified as Iblis) lures Adam and Eve into disobeying God by tasting the fruit from the forbidden tree. God, sends Adam and Eve out into the rest of the earth.\nAdam in Hadith\nA Hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari narrated by Abu Hurairah states that Adam was created 60 cubits tall (about 30 meters), and that people in Paradise will look like Adam. The height of humans has since decreased.\nThe Prophet (ﷺ) said, \"Allah created Adam , sixty cubits (about 30 meters) in height. When He created him, He said (to him), \"Go and greet that group of angels sitting there, and listen what they will say in reply to you, for that will be your greeting and the greeting of your offspring.\" Adam (went and) said, 'As-Salamu alaikum (Peace be upon you).' They replied, 'AsSalamu-'Alaika wa Rahmatullah (Peace and Allah's Mercy be on you) So they increased 'Wa Rahmatullah' The Prophet (ﷺ) added 'So whoever will enter Paradise, will be of the shape and picture of Adam Since then the creation of Adam's (offspring) (i.e. stature of human beings is being diminished continuously) to the present time.\"\n- Biblical and Quranic narratives\n- Legends and the Quran\n- Muhammad in Islam\n- Prophets of Islam\n- Stories of The Prophets\n- ^ Lalljee, compiled by Yousuf N. (1981). Know your Islam (3rd ed.). New York: Taknike Tarsile Quran. p. 71. ISBN 978-0-940368-02-6.\n- ^ Historical Dictionary of Prophets in Islam and Judaism, Wheeler, Adam and Eve\n- ^ Concise Encyclopedia of Islam, C. Glasse, Aadam = Adam = Man = Mankind = Early humans. His wife = Woman = Allegorically, early women. Udma = Ability to live together as a community. Aadam from Udma thus, indicates humankind. The word 'Eve' or 'Hawa' is not mentioned in the Quran. She is described with dignity as Mer’a-til-Aadam = Wife of Adam = Mrs. Adam.\n- ^ Qur'an 2:30\n- ^ [Quran 7:12 (Translated by Pickthall)]\n- ^ a b c Wheeler, Brannon M. (2001). Introduction to the Quran : stories of the prophets. New York: Continuum. ISBN 0-8264-4957-3.\n- ^ a b Thorp, John (1982). \"The Muslim Farmers of Bangladesh and Allah's Creation of the World\". Asian Folklore Studies. 41 (2): 202–203. doi:10.2307/1178123. JSTOR 1178123.\n- ^ Phipps, William (1996). Muhammad and Jesus. New York: The Continuum Publishing Company. pp. 122–3. ISBN 0-8264-0914-8.\n- ^ a b c d e f g al-Tabari (1989). The History of al-Tabari. New York: State University of New York Press. p. 259. ISBN 0-88706-562-7.\n- ^ Deobandi, Sayyid Mumtaz Ali. \"The Supremacy Myth\". Huquq-e-Niswan (in Urdu) (1898 ed.). Lahore: Rifah-e-Aam Press. pp. 21–22. Retrieved 22 August 2020.\nAdapted from Javed Anand's translation to the piece\n- ^ a b c Kathir, Al-Imam ibn (2013). Stories of the Prophets. Fortress iPublications. ISBN 978-1-4848-4091-7.\n- ^ a b Michael E. Stone, ed. (1998). Biblical figures outside the Bible. Harrisburg, Pa.: Trinity Press Internat. ISBN 1-56338-247-4.\n- ^ Chipman, Leigh. \"Adam and the Angels: An examination of mythic elements in Islamic sources.\" Arabica 49.4 (2002): 429-455.\n- ^ Houtsma, M. Th. (1993). E.J. Brill's First Encyclopaedia of Islam, 1913–1936, Band 5. BRILL. p. 191. ISBN 978-9-004-09791-9.\n- ^ Ulrich Rudolph Al-Māturīdī und Die Sunnitische Theologie in Samarkand BRILL, 1997 ISBN 9789004100237 pp. 54-56\n- ^ Gallorini, Louise. THE SYMBOLIC FUNCTION OF ANGELS IN THE QURʾĀN AND SUFI LITERATURE. Diss. 2021.\n- ^ Roberto Tottoli, “ʿAnāq”, in Encyclopaedia of Islam, THREE, ed. by Kate Fleet and others (first published online 2009), <http://dx.doi.org/10.1163/1573-3912_ei3_COM_22679>.\n- ^ Quran 3:59\n- ^ Quran 15:26–32\n- ^ Quran 7:19–24\n- ^ Quran 20:115–123\n- ^ Quran 5:26–31\n- ^ Knappert, Islamic Legends, 39-40.\n- ^ Sahih al-Bukhari 6227 https://sunnah.com/bukhari:6227\n- Saad Assel, Mary (2010). 25 Icons of Peace in the Qur'an: Lessons of Harmony. iUniverse. p. 244. ISBN 978-1-4401-6901-4.\n- Mehar, Iftikhar Ahmed (2003). Al-Islam: Inception to Conclusion. AL-ISLAM. p. 240. ISBN 978-1-4107-3272-9.\n- Islam Kotob. Stories Of The Prophets By Ibn Kathir. Islamic Books.\n- Lalljee, compiled by Yousuf N. (1993). Know your Islam (3rd ed.). New York: Taknike Tarsile Quran. p. 255. ISBN 978-0-940368-02-6.\n- Islamic Concept of Adam's Creation Archived 2012-06-18 at the Wayback Machine", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://alumni.widener.edu/alumni/events/all-events/river-i-stand-documentary-viewing", "date": "2021-04-22T17:46:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-17/segments/1618039594341.91/warc/CC-MAIN-20210422160833-20210422190833-00091.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.923499584197998, "token_count": 134, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-17__0__52636976", "lang": "en", "text": "At the River I Stand Documentary Viewing\nApril 4 marks the anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, murdered in 1968 while fighting for the rights of striking Memphis sanitation workers. This event is brilliantly chronicled in this acclaimed documentary.\nAt The River I Stand brings into sharp relief issues that have only become more urgent in the intervening years: the connection between economic and civil rights, debates over strategies for change, the demand for full inclusion of African Americans in American life and the fight for dignity for public employees and all working people.\nThis event is presented by Widener University's Department of Sociology and the African and African-American Studies program.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://wsismartwebmarketing.com/resource-center/video-library/", "date": "2020-05-25T13:02:01Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347388758.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525130036-20200525160036-00511.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8503302335739136, "token_count": 107, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__166980489", "lang": "en", "text": "Digital Marketing Video Library\nFeel free to view our selected set of short and informative digital marketing videos (2-3 minutes each). They provide an overview of a specific topic, essential concepts, techniques, and tactics. With topics ranging from SEO, Mobile, PPC, Social Media and Website Conversions, these videos will give you the latest information on digital marketing trends and best practices! New videos are added on a periodic basis.\nTo learn more about the services discussed in our digital marketing videos\nGet in touch with an expert today", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.crumbsonthetable.co.uk/reviews-2/", "date": "2024-04-18T21:25:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817239.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418191007-20240418221007-00577.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9568224549293518, "token_count": 3806, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__27895273", "lang": "en", "text": "I share with you here some of the cookbooks, blogs, food memoirs, and other culinary writings I have found most delicious, intriguing, and helpful over the years. This is a very partial list, as I love many more books than I’ve listed here, but these are the ones I think of first and would take with me to a desert island.\nSome are chosen because of the writing; some for the reliability and usefulness of the recipes; some for the romance of time and/or place; some for beautiful illustrations and/or photography; some for all of these.\nI have always wanted to gather in one place my favourites from culinary literature. That is part of what this blog is about: pulling together treasures to share, both with those who recognise them and may find pleasure in that recognition, and with those who may discover them for the first time.\nI hope you will enjoy these and introduce some of your own best friends.\nMadeleine Kamman (see also “Slumped dumplings, and other lessons from the kitchen”, and “Madeleine Kamman’s profiteroles pontresina”)\nThe Making of a Cook (1971) was my first, and remains my favourite, cook’s bible for intelligent explanations on the science of cooking, and the basics you need to refer to again and again, such as the internal temperatures for cooking meat, as well as some of the best recipes in French cooking I know. I adore Madeleine Kamman’s utter dedication to excellence as a teacher as well as a cook. She provides original research and empirically tested foundation recipes: not a repeat of superficial received wisdom, but a challenge to them, an interrogation of them, a breaking-down of all the steps, so you can be absolutely confident when you rely on Madeleine Kamman’s guidelines to get, for example, pork that is safely cooked but not overcooked to meet some archaic food safety standard.\nShe will tell you, for another example, the basic proportions and techniques to use for any kind of bavarois you wish to make, or soufflé, or ice cream, so that equipped with those formulae and the reasons for them, you can create whatever you dream of and greet many cooking situations with confidence. Her recipes are firmly rooted in the French tradition, but translated for American cooks (she lived in Boston where she ran a restaurant and taught) and the ingredients available to them. They are such evocative recipes, redolent of place, of realness, of honest food home-made from scratch by women who were still expected to produce the family’s meals everyday. Madeleine Kamman was a feminist writing at a time when sexual politics were in foment, when being in the kitchen became a symbol of oppression. She reclaimed it for women who wanted to be feminists and to cook, and to do so professionally as well as at home. While some of the commentary may be a little outdated, her recipes and techniques are so classically useful and clearly explained that they hold up to time in all the ways one could wish, and equip one to innovate to one’s heart’s content. Her chicken bonne maman is what I want for my last meal — it sums up all of life’s generosity in a simple dish of garlic, potato, onion, excellent stock and an honest bird.\nMadeleine Kamman’s When French Women Cook (1976) is a masterpiece of another kind, as beautiful in its prose as in the recipes, which are based around eight women, all superb cooks, who were formative in Kamman’s life: all from different regions of France, all bringing their regional recipes and ingredients into her life along with wisdom and affection. Kamman is a scholar (she studied languages at the Sorbonne) and she has captured in these poignant pages the tastes and stories of places and times past, written down for the first time from her memories of being at the elbow of her Aunt Claire Robert, or Grandmother Eugénie. The recipes will produce tastes you may never have experienced: pigeon with prune farze, for example, a kind of Yorkshire pudding; and they also give the gift of discovering how to recreate traditional tastes encountered on travels throughout France. I use her recipe for Flammkuche, or Tarte Flambé, a kind of onion and bacon pizza, which we first encountered in Alsace. Hers, made with freshly harvested onions in early autumn, is so, so much better even than the good ones we had on holiday, at the source.\nIn the classical mode you can’t do better for step-by-step visual instructions than those to be found in his two major tomes, La Technique (1976), and La Méthode (1979). They provide photographic illustrations for every basic foundation skill a serious chef or home cook needs, starting with how to hold a knife, or tie a roast. I use him for this technical purpose more than the actual recipes, because the operating philosophy for Pépin, as for Madeleine Kamman, is to learn techniques and methods, not recipes, because then you can apply your skills and knowledge to everything you cook. His recipe for pastry cream, cream puffs, and all its pâte au choux variants, are foolproof. My husband David has followed Pepin’s instructions at Christmas for the most magnificent Paris Brest — an extravaganza of praline crème pâtissière and crème chantilly in an almond-sprinkled pâte au choux ring, to symbolise the famous bicycle race from Paris to the city of Brest. David had never even made cream puffs before, but following the well-illustrated and clear instructions, broken down one by one into manageable stages, he produced a masterpiece first time. David’s Paris Brest always receives rapturous reviews from all assembled whenever he manages to find the full day required to make it, and it is what I look forward to most of all the baked treats of the season. Our nephew James, when he was about 14, claimed he could “eat it forever”. I echo the sentiment.\nI love Jane Grigson for bringing the bounty of the English countryside to the table, and her philosophy of putting beautiful ingredients at the centre of ones cooking. In her wonderful Fruit Book (1982), Vegetable Book (1978), and Good Things (1971), you start with your quinces, salsify, lemons, partridges, whatever you have, and she will tell you what to do with them. Her word is reliability and romance both. You know she has done the work for you of considering multiple approaches to an ingredient, and what she has selected to share is going to be both imaginative and simply good. Her collections, if not comprehensive, give you all you need: her suggestions are selective, chosen for quality. Some of the hardest-to-find things can be found in her pages. I went to Grigson for help with medlars when we moved into our home to find it had a mature tree — and I have been following her instructions for jelly ever since, and taking pleasure in her erudite and humorous descriptions of that historical fruit. Her rabbit with calvados, chives and cream, is the best way with rabbit I know. She is not exclusively English, but if I am thinking “English”, I turn to her before anyone else.\nAh, The Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook... This is where my heart meets my past. I have cooked with furious passion nearly everything in this inspiring treatise on how to eat since it was first published in 1982, the year I lived in Berkeley and rented a house from Paul Bertolli, the Chez Panisse chef, during his sabbatical in Italy. Two years later I cooked at Chez Panisse myself, first as a commis in the downstairs kitchen, prepping squid, sweetbreads, and garlic for the celebrated dining room; then moving upstairs to the café. My copy of the book is the most treasured in my collection, and the most spattered, worn and faded. As a pristine first edition it would be worth a small fortune now. As the messily annotated copy it is, it is worth far more to me. The garlic soufflé, almond tart, olive oil and sauternes cake, and leek and goat’s cheese tart, are amongst my most treasured recipes, and the dishes most remembered by friends and family for whom I’ve cooked. Alice Waters’s philosophy speaks to me everyday, as I learned it from these pages and in her kitchen.\nLindsey Remolif Shere’s Chez Panisse Desserts is also a well-thumbed essential in my collection. It’s one of the best dessert collections I know, particularly for sophisticated desserts that rely bringing out the best in excellent produce, and combining uncommon flavours in a way that works.\nSarah Raven has a refreshingly uncheffy approach to growing and cooking food, and I love her intelligent, colourful, flavourful recipes and insights. She was an MD and takes a rigorous, evidence-based approach to the claims she makes for healthy eating. She is one of the most generous experts out there in sharing her intellectual property, and really wants us all to eat better, and more healthfully, more sustainably, with less nonsense attached, and with more flavour. I have a lot of respect for her as a gardener, cook, and teacher. Her style is also brilliantly colourful, pretty, natural and nonfussy. I have all her cookbooks, and dip into Good Good Food more than I do most on my shelves. It’s very good at providing succinct summaries of nutritional information and every dish I’ve tried is delicious. Her raw kale salad with tahini dressing is a firm favourite in our house.\nRuth Reichl’s food memoirs are funny, wise and full of insight into the world of food, from the personal to the public and political. Tender at the Bone, and Comfort Me with Apples, are two of my favourite food-related reads.\nNigel Slater’s cookbooks and columns are always brilliant. I love his writing, and the respect he brings to ingredients and their connection to the seasons. He’s a cook who, like Jane Grigson, has a natural reverence for good food and knows how to get the best out of a butternut squash, say, or a cauliflower, or whatever. He doesn’t go for over-the-top show-offy food, and always encourages me to slow down, think, use every scrap and avoid any waste — not by preaching, but through his respectful, mindful approach. His recipes are reliable and exciting, and he often provides interesting background to enrich his recipes. I also love his memoir, Toast.\nBee Wilson’s First Bite is an important and compelling eye opener about how we acquire our food tastes, and what we can do to change them. Everything she writes is worthwhile. She’s a food scholar and a thinker whose clear analyses and pursuit of evidence can help us navigate the confusion around food we all face in daily life.\nOther favourite cookbook authors notable for their excellent teaching as well as recipes\nMaida Heatter is the ultimate chocolate cook. Her Great Chocolate Desserts (1980) is, well, great, and has the distinction in my bookshelves of having the second-most spattered pages, after The Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook. My all-time favourite chocolate recipes are contained within these pages. Her New Orleans Chocolate Layer cake has a chocolate pudding layer that a few of my friends claim they would die for, and the Dobosh Torte, Chocolate Pots de Cremes, and Flourless Chocolate Rum Cake (more like a soufflé) are exceptional in their class. What is also truly classy about Maida Heatter is the care she takes to tell you, in a likeable, genuine, conversational voice, exactly what to expect; e.g., “This cake sinks in the middle, but don’t worry! It is covered by cream….” She includes difficult challenges and easy recipes. She also offers very useful tips on what and how to freeze, what you can do ahead, and other information I wish more recipe writers would think to include. She is thoughtful as well as brilliant with chocolate. The latest innovations won’t necessarily be found in her pages (which has no photos, only drawings); but if you want a book where chocolate recipes are reliable and good, then look no further.\nMadhur Jaffrey is justly celebrated for her brilliant instructions and perfect spicing for recipes achievable with some effort at home. I love her. I trust her. I admire her hugely for recording with such clarity and accessibility for home cooks one of the richest and most complex cuisines in the world. Her sweet and sour aubergine, lamb on the bone with mint, and mushroom pilaf, are family favourites, along with all the classics, including Rogan Josh, Chicken Madras, pooris, and fresh coriander chutney. Her voice is friendly and intelligent and encouraging. Her stories add to the experience. She takes such care to test and explain, that even the most unfamiliar recipes or ingredients are inviting. As teachers go, she is among the very best, and her recipes are invariably perfectly spiced, soul-satisfying and memorable. I have concluded that these two qualities must go together: those who make the best teachers seem to me also to have the best recipes.\nDan Lepard is a hero in our house for teaching me, and my other half, David, the best things we know about bread-baking. David baked his way through almost every recipe in Lepard’s superb The Handmade Loaf in a year, and almost without exception they were recipes we loved and wanted to make again (and many we have made again and again). Lepard’s concepts are original and accessible; and the recipes are imaginative, tempting, and so completely reliable and clearly written that one can set off into new territory with the confidence to succeed. Dan Lepard revolution the way I bake bread, through his no-knead method and guidance on homemade starters, and he turned my partner in life into an accomplished baker from the first steps to real mastery.\nWhimsical and off-beat books on food\nI wish I’d written a book on food in children’s literature before Jane Brocket got to it. Her Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer is a generous collection of some classic scenes, such as Lucy’s tea with Mr Tumnus in C.S. Lewis’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (see also my story, Afternoon Tea of a faun), along with her interpretation of some recipes for recreating those meals and treats. She includes many works of children’s literature not familiar to me (and leaves out some of my favourites, so maybe there’s a book left for me after all).\nMy father was a devotee of Euell Gibbon’s treatise on foraging from nature, and with the guidance of the 1960’s classic, Stalking the Wild Asparagus, we tried fiddlehead ferns, elderberries, bird cherries and even acorns, but wild asparagus was a true delicacy that we looked forward to every spring almost as much as our Easter baskets. My father’s satisfaction in the results was part of the pleasure for us. (See my story here, with a simple recipe.) We loved to see him rejoice in “eating like a king for the price of a pat of butter.”\nAgain, I’m selecting just a few of many blogs I like and read. The first I fell in love with is Emma Gardner’s lovely Poires au Chocolat, now a useful and inspiring baking archive, full of charm.\nEd Smith’s Rocket and Squash was the second blog I fell for, and he continues to do a wonderful service by summarising the food pages in all the major weekly papers, as well as offering his own original recipes and recommendations in a likeable voice.\nI also love the photography on Erin Scott’s Yummy Supper.\nJane Brocket. Cherry Cake and Ginger Beer: a golden treasury of classic treats. Hodder and Stoughton, 2008.\nEuell Gibbon. Stalking the Wild Asparagus. Hood, Alan C & Company, Inc., 1963.\nJane Grigson. Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book. Penguin Books, 1983.\nIbid. Jane Grigson’s Vegetable Book. Penguin Books, 1980.\nIbid. Jane Grigson’s Good Things. Penguin Books, 1991.\nMaida Heatter. Maida Heatter’s Book of Great Chocolate Desserts. Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1981.\nMadhur Jaffrey. Indian Cooking. Barrons, 1982.\nIbid. An Invitation to Indian Cooking. Vintage Books, 1973.\nDan Lepard. The Handmade Loaf. Mitchell Beazley, 2004.\nJacques Pépin. La Methode. Times Books, 1979.\nIbid. La Technique. Times Books, 1976.\nSarah Raven. Good Good Food. Bloomsbury, 2015.\nRuth Reichl. Comfort Me with Apples. Arrow, 2003.\nIbid., Tender at the Bone. Random House, 2010.\nLindsey Remolif Shere. Chez Panisse Desserts. Random House, New York, 1985.\nNigel Slater. Toast. Penguin Group, 2003.\nAlice Waters. The Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook. Random House, New York, 1982.\nBee Wilson. First Bite: How we Learn to Eat. Fourth Estate, London, 2015.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://paralightaviation.com/user-manual", "date": "2024-04-13T23:06:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296816853.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20240413211215-20240414001215-00843.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9123726487159729, "token_count": 192, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__32122726", "lang": "en", "text": "This is the complete tractor Case IH Farmall 75C User Manual. The Service Manual for Case IH Farmall 75C tractor includes much valuable and technical information and instruction, step by step recommendations, technical procedures, safety rules, and of course a lot of illustrations with descriptions and diagrams for the above models. The information organized into the thematic sections for your comfort.\nAll you need for comfort use, maintenance, and repair this model tractor to be in this manual. Read all these respective sections carefully and familiarize yourself with all of the instructions before attempting to start any procedures with your tractors Case. Information in this electronic guide is presented in such a way that an inexperienced master or owner will understand all this information.\nThe Case IH Farmall 75C User Manual is in pdf format so it will work with computers including Win, Mac, etc. You can easily view, browse, print, zoom in and out according to your needs.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.hyggeology.co/about-9", "date": "2023-02-01T22:19:04Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499953.47/warc/CC-MAIN-20230201211725-20230202001725-00461.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9752643704414368, "token_count": 143, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__210170764", "lang": "en", "text": "A Bit About Me\nI'm a native Virginian who's lived in Texas for the past 16 years. I want to save all the dogs and cats who need homes and I'm obsessed with office supplies and cozy sweaters. From December 1st through the 24th you'll often find me curled up on the couch with a glass of wine watching Hallmark Christmas movies. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family. I have three human children, ages 18, 16 and seven and four four-legged ones; two dogs and two cats. My hygge goal: a quiet cottage with an English garden, a claw foot bathtub and a library with built-in floor to ceiling bookshelves.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://trinitypostgradrev.wixsite.com/tcd-ie/news-and-events", "date": "2019-12-11T14:30:53Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575540531917.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20191211131640-20191211155640-00385.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9610875844955444, "token_count": 234, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__12672388", "lang": "en", "text": "Trinity Postgraduate Review is a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed research journal, written and edited entirely by postgraduate students. As we prepare to begin the publication cycle for our seventeenth volume, we are now seeking interested people for positions on the editorial board. As editors, you will be responsible for selecting and editing papers written by your fellow postgraduates for inclusion in the journal, as well as managing a small team of peer reviewers assigned to those papers. As an international academic review that is catalogued in libraries across the world, Trinity Postgraduate Review is an important part of Trinity College Dublin’s research output, and you will have the opportunity to influence its direction and play a vital role in its success for the year.\nThis is a perfect opportunity for anybody who wants to get involved in academic publishing, from taught Masters students to doctoral researchers. No previous experience is necessary to apply, but applicants who do have some are encouraged to highlight it in their application.\nIf you want to get involved in this year’s editorial board, send your CV to email@example.com by 5pm on Friday 6th October.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://eeefreebooks.blogspot.com/2010/02/petroleum-fuels-manufacturing-handbook.html", "date": "2018-07-15T21:23:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-30/segments/1531676588972.37/warc/CC-MAIN-20180715203335-20180715223335-00371.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8961431384086609, "token_count": 120, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-30__0__174660745", "lang": "en", "text": "The Petroleum Fuels Manufacturing Handbook including Specialty Products and Sustainable Manufacturing Techniques. Written by a global expert in petroleum engineering, this is the most up-to-date and comprehensive handbook on the manufacturing, blending, and end uses of petroleum fuels and specialty products. This definitive volume contains in-depth technical information on petroleum processing as well as specifications and test methods for petroleum products. The latest sustainable manufacturing techniques designed to reduce atmospheric pollution and conserve petroleum feedstock are also covered. This is an essential resource for anyone involved in the manufacturing, blending, storage, and trading of petroleum fuels and specialty products.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://abrinc.com/about/publications-and-reports/jorgenson-m-t-j-g-kidd-t-c-cater-and-s-c-bishop-2003-long-term-evaluation-of-methods-for-rehabilitating-lands-disturbed-by-industrial-development-in-the-arctic-pages-173190-in-methodologies-in-evaluation-of-socio-economic-and-environmental-consequences-of-mining-and-energy-production-in-the-arctic-and-sub-arctic-nato-science-series-ed-o-rasmussen-and-n-e-koroleva-kluwer-academic-publishers-dordrecht-the-netherlands/", "date": "2020-02-21T17:58:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145534.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20200221172509-20200221202509-00293.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8199979066848755, "token_count": 111, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__176650157", "lang": "en", "text": "Jorgenson, M. T., J. G. Kidd, T. C. Cater, and S. C. Bishop. 2003. Long-term evaluation of methods for rehabilitating lands disturbed by industrial development in the Arctic. Pages 173–190 in Methodologies in Evaluation of Socio-Economic and Environmental Consequences of Mining and Energy Production in the Arctic and Sub-arctic. NATO Science Series, ed. O. Rasmussen and N. E. Koroleva, Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, The Netherlands.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.allsaintscofe.lancs.sch.uk/pages/news/87372", "date": "2020-05-26T21:31:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347391309.4/warc/CC-MAIN-20200526191453-20200526221453-00453.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9409260749816895, "token_count": 167, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__15778757", "lang": "en", "text": "Love to Learn, Together with the Lord\nParents Evening-Wednesday, 27th November\n1 November 2019 (by Joanna Walters (JWalters))\nParents Evening is Wednesday, 27th November 3.15-6.30pm for a 5 minute appointment to talk about your child’s work & targets. Appointments can be booked online via the School Cash Office online payments website www.scopay.com. If you haven’t already signed up for this, contact Mrs Walters and she will give you a registration code and you will be able to see available times and book. If you don’t have access to a computer you can contact the office and they will logon and book your appointment for you. There will also be a Scholastic Book Fair where books can be purchased.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://secondcityvegan.wordpress.com/2010/11/28/the-vegan-girls-guide-to-life/", "date": "2020-08-15T20:40:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439741154.98/warc/CC-MAIN-20200815184756-20200815214756-00045.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.941438615322113, "token_count": 882, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__181237702", "lang": "en", "text": "When I first received the book I was a bit surprised by it’s size. I was expecting a larger tome, but I was pleasantly surprised upon cracking the cover. Ms. Elliott has compiled a plethora of information for the 21st century vegan girl which is clear, concise, aesthetically appealing and entertaining.\nThe Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life covers everything from the basic to the complex. The book is broken down into 7 chapters: Understanding What Vegan Is (And Isn’t), Nutrition, Vegan Living, Shopping Like a Vegan When You’re Not Buying Food, Vegan Food, Get Started in the Kitchen: Recipes and Do It Yourself! Short profiles of ordinary vegans and not so ordinary vegans are sprinkled throughout the book. Among the not so ordinary are Chicago’s very own, Leanne Mai-Ly Hilgart of Vaute Couture, and Laviyah of Ste Martaen, as well as several other prominent vegan business women.\nElliott begins the book by describing how she became a vegan, before she goes into veganism basics. Unless you’re new to veganism you can probably skip the first chapter which is filled with facts and myth debunking. If you’re a seasoned vegan you can probably also skip the second chapter, which covers nutrition, however, if you’re newer to veganism, like myself, you’ll find it’s a nice refresher (I find having occasional reminders about nutrition helps me stay on the right track, kind of like going to the dentist twice a year reminds me why I have to floss – even if it is kind of a pain). The third chapter covers everything from fielding questions about your choices to eating out/traveling to getting a 100% vegan tattoo (I knew most inks weren’t vegan, which is why I haven’t been inked yet, but now I’ll be ready if/when I decide to go for it)! “Shopping Like a Vegan When You’re Not Buying Food” (Ch. 4) was by far my favorite chapter. I learned about so many companies that offer vegan products without having to search/sift through the internet for hours. The chapter covers clothing, beauty products (Top 10 Lists by both Elliott and Sunny Subramanian, editor of Vegan Beauty Review), feminine products, cleaning products, and condoms/birth control (however, the book is short, so don’t expect to find info on everything, though it comes close!). Chapters 5 & 6 cover food, the former offers tips on stocking your kitchen & pantry, non-vegan ingredients to watch out for, vegan substitutes and cooking tips, while the latter offers a wide variety of recipes, including contributions from authors, Kelly Peloza (The Vegan Cookie Connoisseur) and Terry Hope Romero (Viva Vegan!, Veganomicon, etc.). Ms. Elliott closes the book with a chapter called, “Do It Yourself!”, I felt some of the information was a bit superfluous (but fun), like the crafts she includes. However, some of the sections within the final chapter were very informative, like the gardening section and the knitting/crochet section (knitting warm vegan items is possible despite what wool purists might tell you).\nMy only complaints about The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life are the book’s lack of an index and the ordinary vegan girls’ profiles. Almost everyone profiled has a blog or website listed, unfortunately, some of these links are no longer active. Also, though it was cool to see the similarities and differences between vegans, the profiles would’ve been more relevant to would-be-vegans & current vegans if they contained recommendations or tips, as opposed to the “Funniest Vegan Moment” sections, as many of these weren’t funny. That being said, I found many of the noteworthy vegan girl’s profiles to be very inspiring.\nSo whether you’re a seasoned vegan, an aspiring vegan or simply curious about the vegan lifestyle, you should check out The Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life.\nThe Vegan Girl’s Guide to Life\nBy Melisser Elliott", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://junglevibe26.net/books/title/wind-engineering-1983-part-3a.html", "date": "2018-06-18T05:41:48Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267860089.11/warc/CC-MAIN-20180618051104-20180618071104-00304.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9077363610267639, "token_count": 278, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__85151594", "lang": "en", "text": "Original Title: Wind Engineering 1983 3aWind Engineering 1983, Part A contains the proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Wind Engineering, held in Gold Coast, Australia, on March 21-25, 1983 and in Auckland, New Zealand, on April 6-7, 1983 under the auspices of the International Association for Wind Engineering. The conference provided a forum for discussing topics related to wind energy and wind engineering, from wind characteristics and wind loading to full-scale measurement and modeling of buildings and other structures. Comprised of 36 chapters, this volume begins with an assessment of the wider application of reliability principles in the treatment of wind loading, paying particular attention to the influence of wind direction and the role of full-scale testing in reducing uncertainty. The reader is then introduced to wind characteristics, with emphasis on strong winds and tropical cyclones; wind loading of tall buildings and low-rise structures; and instrumentation and experimental techniques for wind loading. The base balance technique for the determination of dynamic wind loads is described, along with a detailed design method for pneumatic tubing systems and a digital system for the measurement of wind effects on large structures. The final two chapters deal with active modeling of large-scale turbulence and selection of local peak pressure coefficients for wind tunnel studies of buildings. This monograph will be of interest to students, practitioners, and researchers concerned with wind energy and wind engineering.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.brandelectioneering.com/2022/09/08/points-your-competitors-understand-about-bio-2/", "date": "2022-10-03T08:09:28Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-40/segments/1664030337404.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20221003070342-20221003100342-00380.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9622970223426819, "token_count": 1297, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-40__0__147430489", "lang": "en", "text": "Points Your Competitors Understand About Bio.\nA biography is an in-depth summary of the life of an individual. It consists of not only fundamental facts about an individual’s life, yet also their experiences of the life occasions. It is a remarkable means to read more concerning an individual. Biographies are often reviewed by people that have an interest in a certain subject. They are also excellent for class, collections, as well as galleries. Biographies are created for kids, however grownups can also take pleasure in reading them.\nThe objective of a bio is to offer the story of a person’s life, trying to highlight exactly how it unravelled in time. The author must disturb the circulation of diurnal time to group materials so regarding expose defining traits of the subject, grand motifs of experience, and also actions that result in important decisions. A biography author have to have the ability to share this move of chronology, while still maintaining the authenticity of the individual’s life.\nBiographies may also be covered a team of individuals. Captain Charles Johnson created A General Background of the Pirates (1724 ), which catalogued the lives of well-known pirates and helped develop photos of pirates in pop culture. Bios can additionally concentrate on a smaller sized group, such as a band. In the USA, David Hajdu’s Positively fourth Road focuses on the early years of the people scene in New york city City.\nAt the turn of the twentieth century, psychology and sociology began to affect the design of bio. Darwinian theories and psychoanalysis both influenced the means biographers translated biographical subjects. While bios became a lot more in-depth, the emphasis on lessons learned by individuals usually got shed. As a result, the subject’s biography was no more a simple reflection of the individual’s life.\nA good bio narrates based on realities that are both entertaining and insightful. It additionally discloses the similarities between individuals and also supplies forecasts of what mankind may carry out in the future. Biographers must take care to acknowledge their resources and also prevent individual predispositions when composing a bio. This is not an easy job and also needs a cautious eye.\nBiography dates back to ancient times. Since the first tape-recorded biography was written by a devotee of a spiritual number, it has actually progressed into a prominent kind of literary works. It traces its background from the Sumerian epic of Gilgamesh to the lives of illustrious heroes in timeless Egypt. In addition, it includes middle ages Christian saints as well as Tibetan Buddhist leaders.\nWhen composing a bio, it is necessary to bear in mind that the initial paragraph or chapter need to educate the viewers what to anticipate from it. The first paragraph or phase should make a statement about the biographee, et cetera of the biography ought to support that thesis. While creating a biography, it is advisable to utilize chronological order to prepare the numerous main points. Understanding the order of the crucial occasions in the story will conserve time in later alterations.\nA biography is a brief book that informs the life story of an additional individual. A bio can be composed without the writer’s authorization, and also is frequently written in the third person, while a narrative is usually written in the first individual. A biography is more unbiased than a narrative. It can likewise be covered an unknown figure.\nAn additional prominent genre of bio is the documentary. These stories often utilize archival or historic records to tell a story of a certain individual. Documentaries might concentrate on an individual or a team of individuals, or a certain topic. Docudramas can additionally feature meetings with the subject. A popular instance of a documentary is Grey Gardens, which is a bio about Jacqueline Kennedy’s rich relatives.\nBios can additionally be utilized as a resource of inspiration. When done well, they can spark an individual’s enthusiasm as well as inspire them to be far better. Including students in such a project is a fantastic way to inspire pupils’ hearts and spark their imagination. If done well, these bios will certainly stimulate a development frame of mind in your trainees, as well as enhance their confidence.\nIn education, there are various genres of bio. Some biographical works are academic, while others are a lot more individual. There are also autobiography and narrative, yet each is different from the various other two.\nA biographer’s objective is to develop the illusion of a life lived by creating all the truths and occasions that pertain to the topic. By constructing all of these products, a biographer will certainly attempt to disclose attributes of character and also grand motifs of experience. They will certainly additionally attempt to light up the topic’s personality. When this falls short, the biographer has fallen short both in leveling and also developing an art work.\nBios are a staple of pop culture, and many books and also movies are based on them. The style is additionally popular in the United States. Biographies that depict celebs have arrived, consisting of Grey Gardens, which is based upon the lives of Jacqueline Kennedy’s cousins. Adjustments of biographies are additionally common, such as Unbroken (2014 ). Among the most successful biographies are the ones that are generated by Hollywood.\nA bio is a detailed account of a person’s life, usually composed by an additional author. It might focus on an individual’s life from birth to death, and it might concentrate on numerous essential occasions in his or her life. It may also detail the individual’s relationships with other people, substantial events in his or her childhood, and major accomplishments. It can be written in third person, that makes it more intriguing to the viewers. When writing a biography, it is essential to make the writing as reliable as possible. Click here for info\nThroughout background, bios have developed and also influenced society. In the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church had an effective impact on the field of biography. In the early 1500s, historic bios befalled of favor as well as were replaced by biographies of spiritual numbers. Giorgio Vasari’s Life of one of the most Exceptional Painters, Artists, and Engineers, published in 1497, became one of the most widely read publications in history.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.healthodd.com/research-paper-writing/", "date": "2021-09-23T17:19:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-39/segments/1631780057427.71/warc/CC-MAIN-20210923165408-20210923195408-00326.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9545371532440186, "token_count": 551, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-39__0__26345819", "lang": "en", "text": "In the field of academic writing, study paper has the same importance as that of a thesis, except it is much more detailed and needs extensive research on the subject issue. A research paper is similar to a documentary or a essay in which the author provides a detailed explanation and substantiation of the subject he’s writing about. Typically, a research paper is required before a person may gain admittance to any graduate faculty of his/her option. It is also demanded by some universities and some colleges for clearing a particular course. But not everyone has the opportunity to compose a research paper and so pupils who wish to make a diploma must rely on several different resources on the Internet.\nWhen a student finds an essay question or topic that interests him, he can search for the Internet so as to find advice on the subject and proceed in composing his research paper. The first step that is taken from the procedure is looking on the subject of interest. Then comes the compilation of the information gathered from different sources. Next comes the test of the data. Lastly, the conclusion and recommendations have been evolution writers reviews added to the study paper.\nBefore writing a research papers, there are certain guidelines that have to be followed. First and foremost, the student needs to have a clear idea about what research is all about. This means that he/she ought to have a very clear idea about exactly what research is all about. Then the student should study on the Internet for any reference material that will be necessary in writing the research paper. If the pupil has an older version of this class textbook, then the writer’s resource box may be useful to him. He might take advantage of the box to source out extra info.\nThe Internet also provides many forums, blogs, and discussion boards which would be of great assistance in gaining research details. The forums and blogs offer thoughts and ideas that assist with researching topics. The discussion boards provide a venue for interaction among the researchers. It’s a good source of information if the pupil can post his/her question or feedback on the topic.\nThe Internet is also beneficial in finding out review sites that provide advice on both the research papers and dissertations. A student may also go through university brochures to gather basic information on research documents. The library is an additional useful location where one could find information on research papers. One may get access to research manuals and reference books.\nLast, the social websites would be a very valuable tool in getting research documents. Most colleges and universities have websites that provide advice on research papers. This assists in deriving the needed information. Thus, it’s advised that a student should be very much involved with the research oriented learning that goes with research papers.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://minerva.sandelman.ca/openssl/2022/06/09/building-local-minerva.html", "date": "2022-06-29T09:37:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103626162.35/warc/CC-MAIN-20220629084939-20220629114939-00775.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8318590521812439, "token_count": 1546, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__115810952", "lang": "en", "text": "The Minerva suite of tools makes heavy use of three parts of OpenSSL code:\n- the Cryptographic Message Syntax (RFC5652)[https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc5652] for interpreting non-constrained (RFC8366)[https://www.rfc-editor.org/info/rfc8366] vouchers.\n- HTTPS/TLS for communications security with RFC8995\n- CoAPS/DTLS for communications security for (Contrained-BRSKI)[https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-anima-constrained-voucher/]\nThe CMS patches are almost entirely in the ruby-openssl level, creating new interfaces. See, https://github.com/ruby/openssl/pull/236 which languishes because of undiagnosed memory leaks in parts of the system that was never changed.\nThe OpenSSL DTLS API is inadequate for use by the Fountain JRC. It is interfaced through the ruby-openssl wrapper, plus the coap, david and celluloid-io ruby modules, all of which had to have changes to accomodate DTLS.\nA significant problem with patching the OpenSSL libraries is that they are also included in most systems. Updating the system to new versions (putting 1.1.1 on a system that has 1.1.0) is often okay but replacing the 1.1.1 code with newer code is often a disaster. With shared library installation, one can install multiple shared libraries in multiple places, but the challenge is making sure that the right libraries get loaded. Since the ruby interpreter comes with a ruby-openssl gem, and it has been compiled against the system libraries, it is trivially to accidentally get two copies of openssl loaded.\nIn addition, openssl 3.x has been released, but the work on updating ruby-openssl to work with 3.x is not yet complete. See: https://github.com/ruby/openssl/pull/399.\nFor this reason the simplest way to do this work is to compile ruby-openssl against a statically linked openssl. It is a bit bigger, since it does not share, but since the code would get loaded only once anyway on a system there isn’t really a big deal.\nUnfortunately, the extconf.rb mechanism has no clear way to force linking against .a files except by listing them explicitely by path, so there are some paths hard coded into that file, which is really annoying.\nThe path selected is “/sandel/3rd/openssl-dtls-api”, which hopefully does not conflict with any other aspect of your system. This path is only needed on the system(s) on which ruby-openssl is compiled.\nIn the Gemfile for highway, fountain and reach, the relative path “../minerva/ruby-openssl” is used.\nNote that the code has been patched up to openssl-1.1.1o, which is the latest as of June 2022.\nThis has been tested on a bare (Linode) Ubuntu 22.04 (LTS) [which uses ruby 3.x], a (Linode) Debian-11 [which uses ruby 2.7], and also an Ubuntu 20.04 (LTS). It also works on devuan.org beowulf, which is my preferred desktop environment.\nSo, use the following method to install the needed code bases:\n# useradd -m -G sudo minerva\nLogin as the minerva user:\n% sudo mkdir /someplace\n% sudo chown $USER /someplace\n% cd /someplace\n% sudo apt-get update -y\n% sudo apt-get install libssl-dev ruby ruby-dev git build-essential postgresql-all libpq-dev libsqlite3-dev curl\n% sudo systemctl disable postgresql\n% sudo gem install rake-compiler bundler\n% sudo mkdir -p /sandel/3rd/openssl-dtls-api\n% sudo chown $USER /sandel/3rd/openssl-dtls-api\n% git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/AnimaGUS-minerva/highway.git\n% git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/AnimaGUS-minerva/fountain.git\n% git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/AnimaGUS-minerva/reach.git\n% git clone --recurse-submodules https://github.com/AnimaGUS-minerva/ChariWTs\n% mkdir minerva\n% cd minerva\n% git clone -b dtls-listen-refactor-1.1.1o https://github.com/mcr/openssl.git\n% git clone -b dtls-1.1.1o https://github.com/mcr/ruby-openssl.git\n% (cd openssl && ./Configure --prefix=/sandel/3rd/openssl-dtls-api -fPIC \\\nno-idea no-mdc2 no-rc5 no-zlib no-ssl3 no-tests no-shared linux-x86_64 && \\\nmake && make install_sw )\n% (cd ruby-openssl && rake install_dependencies )\n% (cd ruby-openssl && rake compile -- --with-openssl-dir=/sandel/3rd/openssl-dtls-api )\n% ln -s ruby-openssl ruby-openssl-upstreamed\n% cd ../fountain && bundle config set --local path 'vendor/bundle' && bundle install && bundle exec rake -T\n% cd ../highway && bundle config set --local path 'vendor/bundle' && bundle install && bundle exec rake -T\nSome minor bits of explanation.\nThe rails apps are configured to be able to use sqlite3 or postgresql, so both development libraries are installed.\nFor development a postgresql cluster is created in the local directory, so the system postgresql is not necessary to run.\nFor reasons unexplained, if one does “rake install_dependancies”, then gem tries to load dependancies via https, then discovers that it mysteriously does not have a HTTPS mechanism and gives up. Installing “rake-compiler” as root first, seems to solve this.\nThe Gemfile references “ruby-openssl-upstreamed” for hysterical raisons, thus the symlink.\nThis uses the system supplied ruby executable, rather than an RVM one which was previously the best way. The use of vendor/bundle does mean that duplicate gems may be installed, but on an R&D machine, this is hardly a concern.\nlibssl-dev is required, or eventmachine won’t get built with HTTPS support.\nThe next article details setting up and testing each component.\nThere is an animation at: Ubuntu22, but the size of the SVG file crashes the tab on Chrome.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://editor2018.drbu.edu/academics/undergraduate-program/what-we-study/indian-classics", "date": "2021-05-07T20:21:51Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988802.93/warc/CC-MAIN-20210507181103-20210507211103-00425.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9122302532196045, "token_count": 1528, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__23215523", "lang": "en", "text": "India is home to one of the earliest records of human wisdom, meticulously preserved and passed down orally for thousands of years before being committed to writing. The Vedas, meaning “knowledge,” document the insight of the ancient ṛṣis, those who could directly see reality for what it is. The Vedic corpus has long been venerated for the probing vision of these ancient seers, and yet the exposition of Indian wisdom has evolved over time in response to changing historical and cultural conditions as well as human receptivity. As a result, Indian classical texts present a rich compendium of approaches to the age-old questions of what it means to be human and to live a fulfilled life in society.\nIn India, philosophy is called darśana [seeing] because it is the distinct product of the seeing or understanding of the ancient sages who dedicated their lives to observing the world and how their minds formed an understanding of it. Classical Indian thinkers expounded elaborate theories of an unconscious, causal basis of the mind, a cyclical process of time and history, as well as a unitary, limitless source for all life. The diverse schools of thought—from the Upaniṣads and Sāṃkhya to the contemporary social philosophy of Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi—offer students compelling descriptions of the human condition, not to mention vestiges of the stirring debates that ensued between philosophical schools. Learning Indian classics will contextualize Indian Buddhist thought and the classic literature comprising religiously varying themes.\nThrough close reading of primary texts, students will consider issues fundamental to Indian systems of thought. For example, what is the influence of past karmic tendencies [saṃskāras] on the experience of the present moment? What is the relationship between language and reality? What kind of behavior is socially responsible? Students will read Indian insights into causation, human nature, and the goals of human life [puruṣārtha]. They will explore South Asian perspectives on religious thought and practice, the structure of the human mind and perception, paths to liberation, and limitations to infinite freedom. Through their engagement with the texts, students will grapple with the perennial riddles of existence and human potential.\nThe Indian Classics strand enables students to develop a sincere appreciation for texts while at the same time encouraging them to critically evaluate the ideas presented. Following Indian tradition, no views are to be accepted unless the students’ direct experience corroborates what they read. By understanding the texts in the spirit of transformation intended by their authors, students will develop the capacity to see the world through a traditional Indian perspective.\nIn the course of a year, the Indian Classics strand aims to lead students not only in discovering the content of particular knowledges spanning the history of Indian literature, but also in generating the confidence to apply their skills to contemporary discourses. Through their encounter with Indian philosophical systems, students will explore the concept of self, the process of knowing and experiencing the world, and the nature and function of knowledge. Reading classical Indian literature will contribute to the students’ ability to live responsibly, think critically, value diverse perspectives, and troubleshoot from multiple vantage points.\nIn the first semester, sophomores will read selections from Vedic literature, including the Vedas, Brāhmaṇas, and Upaniṣads, focusing on creation myths, unity and multiplicity, religious practice, self-realization, and concepts of the absolute, death, and desire. Students will then read from different schools of Vedic exegesis, including Mīmāṃsā and Vedānta. Here students will encounter the diversity of traditional interpretations. Students will then read Jaina, Sāṃkhya, and Yoga philosophies, and the epic Mahābhārata and its Bhagavad Gītā, taking up questions of the goals of human life, nonviolence, social duty, devotion, concentration, and nonattachment.\nIn the second semester, students will read classical Indian poetry, drama, and prose literature, which build on the philosophies studied in the previous semester. In addition to reading Vālmīki’s epic Rāmāyaṇa and the Purāṇas, students will read other Hindu and Buddhist literary works that investigate the psychological influences of past karmic impressions, enslavement to desire, human relationships, and the social conduct of an exemplary human. Students will read such masterpieces as Aśvagoṣa’s Handsome Nanda, Kālidāsa’s Kumārasambhava, Harṣa’s How the Nāgas Were Pleased, and Bhavabhūti’s Rāma’s Last Act.\nStudents will read the texts in this strand in thematic groups. Beginning with selections of Vedic literature, students will proceed to read a sampling of philosophical schools that interpret theVedas. Vedic literature was composed during the last few millennia b.c.e., whereas the Mīmāṃsā and Vedānta schools developed later as exegetical responses. Students will read the texts in this order because the later texts assume prior familiarity with earlier ones.\nThe second grouping of texts concerns the epic Mahābhārata, of which the Bhagavad Gītā forms a part, and its philosophical underpinnings, including Sāṃkhya and Yoga. The first two groupings will conclude with modern Indian texts by Swami Vivekananda and Mahatma Gandhi in order to show that the classical texts, adapted for modern times, are still living traditions in Indian society.\nThe final grouping of literary texts will be taken up in the second semester, since this set builds on the cultural understanding of previous texts. Classical poetry, prose, and drama will be read to survey the development of ideas over time for the sake of the transformation of the student. This approach effectively conveys the traditional knowledge of South Asia and orients students to learn through sincere inquiry and self-reflection.\nSelection of authors and works explored in the Indian Classics strand\nIndian Classics 1\n- Swami Vivekananda\n- Sāṃkhyakārikā by Īśvarakṛṣṇa\n- The Mahābhārata\n- M.K. Gandhi\n- Upadeśasāhasrī by Śrī Śaṅkarācārya\n- Yogasūtra by Patañjali\n- Bhagavad Gita\nIndian Classics 2\n- The Rāmāyaṇa by Vālmīki\n- Rāma’s Last Act by Bhavabhūti\n- The Mahābhārata\n- The Recognition of Śakuntala by Kālidāsa\n- Handsome Nanda by Aśvaghoṣa\nIndian Classics 3\n- Devī Māhātmya\n- Shivastotravali by Utpaladeva\n- Paramārthasāra by Abhinavagupta\n- The Enclosed Garden of the Truth by Hakim Sanai\n- Muhammad Iqbal\n- Hazrat Inayat Khan", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://plumsugarfree.com/", "date": "2014-10-02T10:24:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1412037663743.38/warc/CC-MAIN-20140930004103-00260-ip-10-234-18-248.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9717366695404053, "token_count": 361, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-41", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-41__0__200285992", "lang": "en", "text": "This week only I’ve reduced the price of my book, Reverse Type 2 Diabetes in Less Than Six Weeks [Kindle Edition] from $2.99 to just $1.99.\nThis is the second edition reflecting valuable reader contributions. By the way, if you bought the first edition you can go to your Kindle library and download the revised copy.\nThis is a quick read and will be helpful if you’re type 2 diabetic or pre-diabetic. Some reviewers wrote…\n“This is a straightforward account of how the author responded to being diagnosed with T2 Diabetes. The book is a quick read and gives us an overview of how weight loss, diet and exercise can regulate T2 without the use of drugs. His experiences are insightful and motivational.”\n“I was exposed to agent Orange on numerous occasions during my 21 months in Vietnam back in the 1960s, as were many men. Now we are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. It is shock but the best thing you can do is educate yourself, get to know as much as you can, through reading books such as this. Know your enemy, learn to fight back through exercise and diet (10,000 step exercise program etc), this does not have to be a death sentence. This book is a great tool and can change your life.”\n“The author explains his condition, the dedicated mindset it took to control it, and the hope his experience offers. And he does it in a personal and interesting way. Type 2 diabetics will find it worth their while.”\n“This book was easy to read & very helpful with lots of information & slot of reference material given to help live healthier.”\nJust click here for more information", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.ionflux.org/tools/strfiltdoc.html", "date": "2018-06-24T20:03:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867055.95/warc/CC-MAIN-20180624195735-20180624215735-00025.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7858800888061523, "token_count": 225, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__128441799", "lang": "en", "text": "String filters provide an easy means to manipulate strings in many ways, without the need to write any additional code. A string filter consists of a stack of string manipulators. When applied to an input string, the string filter causes each manipulator to be applied to the string resulting from applying the previous manipulator. Thus, you may chain an arbitrary amount of manipulators to achieve a desired result.\nA string filter expression consists of one or more string manipulators, chained by a '|' (OR) sign, for example:\nuppercase|rpad(' ', 30)\nIn this case, an input string would first be converted to upper case, then padded to the right using ' ' as a padding character.\nArguments of string manipulators should be enclosed in quotes, however, that is not necessary if the argument is a (positive) number or an identifier.\nSee Ionflux::Tools::StringManipulator for a list of available string manipulators.\nGenerated on Tue Mar 14 21:07:13 2006 for Ionflux Tools Class Library (iftools) by", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.ipms.org/index.php/links1", "date": "2020-02-29T03:51:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875148375.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20200229022458-20200229052458-00176.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9241847395896912, "token_count": 450, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__92662786", "lang": "en", "text": "Legislative & Regulatory Links\nState components no longer have access to Capwiz as of April 2012. All State eAdvocacy activities have been transferred to the APMA eAdvocacy website at www.apma.org/eadvocacy.\nIowa General Assembly\nUse this site to check on the progress of state legislation, contact state legislators, examine Iowa law and court rules, contact other state agencies, listen to floor debates, and follow committees.\nIowa Administrative Code\nUse this site to find Iowa Agency rules and regulations\nThomas Legislative Services\nTHOMAS covers three major areas: Legislation, Congressional Record, and Committees. Use this service to keep up with the legislative process.\nCenters for Medicare and Medicaid Services\nThe CMS provides health insurance for over 74 million Americans through these programs. This site provides information geared toward beneficiaries, plans and providers, researchers, states, and students.\nIowa Board of Podiatry Examiners\nIowa Board of Podiatry Examiners evaluates the qualifications of applicants for licensure and grants licenses to those who qualify. The board establishes rules and regulations to ensure the integrity and competence of licensed podiatrists and investigates complaints for unprofessional conduct. The Board is the link between the consumer and the licensed podiatrist and, as such, promotes the public health, welfare and safety.\nDes Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery\nOne of nine fully accredited podiatric medical schools in the nation, The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery was established in 1982 as one of the colleges of Des Moines University. In addition to links to other parts of the college's site, this site provides a link to the Iowa Podiatric Medical Student's Association.\nNational Library of Medicine\n\"Welcome to the world's largest medical library and creator of MEDLINE.\" This site provides links regarding health information (MEDLINE, MEDLINEplus, and other recources), library services, research programs, announcements, exhibits, hot topics, and general information about the library, and a listing of its staff\nOPEIU/Guild Member Benefits\nOPEIU website which has links to the White Collar publication, OPEIU Member Benefits and Find a Union Podiatrist.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://ucsc-osher.wikispaces.com/Dickens?f=print&responseToken=2cd8880b473a51f8d70de4a79270d195", "date": "2017-04-28T23:34:23Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123102.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00240-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9048234224319458, "token_count": 177, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__239406202", "lang": "en", "text": "Dickens Reading Group\nDedicated to reading the works of Charles Dickens in condensed serial installments, as his original readers first read his works. These installments are a good deal shorter than the full length works. The class will be supplemented by a bibliography of films, TV shows and readings about each work, and the UCSC Dickens Project is providing guidance and extra materials. The reading each June would be the selection of the annual Dickens Universe conference at UCSC.\nFor more information about interest groups, and to find the contact information for this group,\nContributions to http://ucsc-osher.wikispaces.com/ are licensed under a\nCreative Commons Attribution Share-Alike 2.5 License\nPortions not contributed by visitors are Copyright 2017 Tangient LLC\nTES: The largest network of teachers in the world\nTurn off \"Getting Started\"", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.deliry.net/odonata/index.php/Migrations", "date": "2021-05-05T21:23:46Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2021-21/segments/1620243988696.23/warc/CC-MAIN-20210505203909-20210505233909-00321.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6636130809783936, "token_count": 126, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2021-21", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2021-21__0__132757567", "lang": "en", "text": "Migration des Odonates\nBland K.P. 1997 - A precisely timed case of nocturnal migration by Aeshna cyanea (Mueller) (Odonata : Aeshnidae). - Entomologist's Record and Journal of Variation, 109 (5-6) : 154-155.\nGaenzle Schilling E. & al. 2020 - Phenological and isotopic evidence for migration as a life history strategy in Aeshna canadensis (family: Aeshnidae) dragonflies. - Ecological Entomology, 29 septembre 2020.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.vietas.lv/eng/objekts/latvijas_fotografijas_muzejs/", "date": "2024-04-15T16:32:30Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817002.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415142720-20240415172720-00874.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.955622136592865, "token_count": 167, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__120089835", "lang": "en", "text": "The Museum answers the need for the collection, preservation and exhibition of national photographic values. Its research is directed into the history of Latvian photography as an inseparable and unique component of Latvian ethnic culture and into its role as part of the overall evolution of photography in the world. The permanent exposition and exhibition gallery together with an archive and library facility covers 363 square meters presently. The collection contains photographs, from those produced by historic processes of the 19th century (such as daguerrotypes), to our times; transparencies, negatives, photographic equipment, documents of archival value, books and magazines. Exobition illustrates the growth and development of photography in Latvia from 1839 to 1941, and contains daguerrotypes, ambrotypes, silver-gelatine photographs, and equipment.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://africangeek.com/Home/Details/40", "date": "2019-12-15T12:48:05Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-51/segments/1575541308149.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20191215122056-20191215150056-00500.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8247576355934143, "token_count": 838, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-51", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-51__0__67606817", "lang": "en", "text": "In part one\nwe setup our Raspberry Pi, installed Mono, and ran our first C# program.\nIn part two, we will connect a Relay to the Pi and turn it on/off using .NET. Listed below are what you will need to complete part two, in addition to the hardware/software you used in part one.\n- PiSharp Raspberry Pi GPIO Library for .NET\nFirst, we will make sure the Pi is turned off and the power cord is disconnected. You can shut down the Pi by running the command below.\nsudo shutdown now\nWait for the green LED of the Pi to stop blinking (the red LED will stay on) and then unplug the power.\nWe are now ready to connect jumper wires to the Raspberry Pi. Identify the GPIO pins we will use for this experiment, locate the 5V pin, the ground (you can select any ground pin, I am using the one closest to the 5V pin), and pin 23 (I am using pin 23 for signal, you are free to select another pin).\nConnect the jumper wires to the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins as shown on the image below. Don’t worry about the color of the wires.\nGo ahead and connect the jumper wires from the Raspberry Pi to the breadboard. The 5V wire will go to the red row (+), the ground wire will go to blue row (-), and the pin 23 wire can go to any row except the red or the blue rows. I am using row f.\nGet the Relay and identify the pins.\nConnect another 3 jumper wires to the Relay.\nConnect the Relay jumper wires to the breadboard. The wire from the ground pin will go to the (-) pin of the Relay, the wire from the 5V pin will go to the (+) pin of the Relay, and the wire from pin 23 will go to the Signal pin of the Relay.\nYou will now download Pi#, PiSharp is a Raspberry Pi GPIO Library for .NET, download it from here\nAfter you download Pi# unzip it, open the Visual Studio solution located in the src folder, and build the solution. After build succeeds right click on the PiSharp.LibGpio project, open Folder in File Explorer. Browse to the bin/Debug folder, locate the PiSharp.LibGpio.dll file, and copy it. You will add this .dll to your project.\nStart new instance of Visual Studio and create new Console project. I am naming my project GaragePi.NET.\nCreate new folder, name it PiSharpRef, and paste the PiSharp.LibGpio.dll you copied from the PiSharp solution.\nRight click on References and add the PiSharp.LibGpio.dll file. Be sure to use the file located in the PiSharpRef folder.\nAdd the below using statements to the Program class.\nAdd the below code to the main method and build the project.\nThe first line will set the pin 23 to Output. Inside the while loop, we will set pin 23 to high (on) wait for 2 seconds, set pin 23 to low (off), and wait another two seconds. This will be repeated until we exit the program.\nWe will now go to the Pi and test our experiment. Connect the power cord to the Pi and wait for the Pi to start. After the Pi is up and running, start PuTTY and login to your Pi.\nStart WinSCP and login to the Pi. From your local machine locate the debug folder of the GaragePi.NET project and drag it to the pi folder of the Raspberry Pi.\nGo back to the Pi and run the GaragePi.NET.exe program.\nsudo mono Debug/GaragePi.NET.exe\nThe Relay will now make clicking sound and the red LED will turn on/off. Congratulations, you can now turn appliances on/off using Raspberry Pi and your .NET skills.\nTo quit the program press Ctrl + C.\nGo to Part Three", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://beverleyjordan.com/sonnet18esteespencer/", "date": "2018-08-19T21:17:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-34/segments/1534221215393.63/warc/CC-MAIN-20180819204348-20180819224348-00082.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8880791664123535, "token_count": 335, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-34__0__86674144", "lang": "en", "text": "Hope you enjoy this audio recording of ‘Sonnet 18 by William Shakespeare ‘ – performed by my student Estée Spencer as part of her LAMDA Grade 8 Verse & Prose exam (Gold Medal). You will also find a copy of the sonnet below.\nSome interesting links below along with a note of Estée’s other choices. If you have time add your comments and thoughts on this poem in the comments box at the end.\nShall I compare thee to a summer’s day?\nThou art more lovely and more temperate:\nRough winds do shake the darling buds of May,\nAnd summer’s lease hath all too short a date:\nSometime too hot the eye of heaven shines,\nAnd often is his gold complexion dimmed,\nAnd every fair from fair sometime declines,\nBy chance, or nature’s changing course untrimmed:\nBut thy eternal summer shall not fade\nNor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st,\nNor shall death brag thou wander’st in his shade,\nWhen in eternal lines to time thou grow’st,\nSo long as men can breathe, or eyes can see,\nSo long lives this, and this gives life to thee.\nLINKS – names of other Grade 8 pieces\nBooks (student offer available on books below- get £10 off on £40 spend)\n- Poems by Louis MacNeice << here >>\n- How to Build a Girl, by Caitlin Moran << here >>\n- The complete Sonnets & Poems by Shakespeare << here >>", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.fixersmongolia.com/works/sacred-spaces-where-heaven-meets-earth", "date": "2019-09-17T12:36:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-39/segments/1568514573071.65/warc/CC-MAIN-20190917121048-20190917143048-00157.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9325175881385803, "token_count": 295, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-39", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-39__0__41328925", "lang": "en", "text": "Sacred Space: Where Heaven Meets Earth\nWhy do we feel such emotion when we enter a church, a temple, a mosque, or a synagogue? In these timeless spaces, which our ancestors have bequeathed to us, there is a beauty and mystery, which transport us. Sacred monuments have a complex and coded architecture, which combines science and alchemy, the magical and the profane. But for those who know how to read them, these structures of wood, stone and glass tell the great narrative of human belief. Each of these very different edifices represents the pinnacle of what mankind has created on Earth. By revealing the secret history of the world’s most remarkable religious constructions, this ambitious series in 4K also tells the history of humankind, of our faith, and our genius as builders.\nThe immense white stupas of Erdene Zuu Monastery seem a natural feature of the Mongolian Steppes, close to Karakorum, Genghis Khan’s legendary capital of his Mongol Empire. They are the silent witnesses of the story of caravan traders along the Silk Road, fringing the greatest and most sacred Buddhist monastery in the country. Partially destroyed and abandoned during the Communist occupation, the remaining temples, a celebration of the architecture of Sino- Tibetan Central Asian architecture, have nonetheless managed to withstand the assault of History and once again sound with the chants of monks who have given it new life.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.mevmcmahon.com/untitled-custom-page", "date": "2019-05-22T17:40:21Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-22/segments/1558232256887.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20190522163302-20190522185302-00008.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9418261051177979, "token_count": 162, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-22", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-22__0__97845168", "lang": "en", "text": "For my Spring 2016 Multimedia class, we were given the opportunity to create our own projects. After getting a proposal, including a project timeline and budget projections, approved, I created a walking tour of the hamlet of Rush, N.Y., a small town about 30 minutes south of Rochester. Once considered an independent farming frontier, it is now a bedroom community. Ideally this project would exist as it's own mobile application, but due to time constraints I used the responsive design website framework of Atavist to simulate an application experience. For the project I digitized and edited historical images in the Rush Town Historian's Office collection. I captured all present day visuals used in the project. I also wrote the body text and edited photo captions with the assistance of Rush Town Historian Susan Mee.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://care-givers.com/articles/axa-foundation-family-care-resource-connection/", "date": "2023-01-28T02:58:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-06/segments/1674764499470.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20230128023233-20230128053233-00408.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9338605999946594, "token_count": 245, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-06", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-06__0__161977272", "lang": "en", "text": "The AXA Foundation in collaboration with the National Alliance for Caregiving has funded the creation of the AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection. This on-line connection is designed to help family caregivers and the professional community who works with families gain access to hundreds of resources on the widest range of issues.\nKey topics include: Hands-on skills for caregivers, medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Stroke and Parkinson’s Disease, legal and financial information, coping with caregiving and community resources.\nThe site describes the resources and provides a rating score based on the quality, usefulness to family members, timeliness and accessibility. Reviews are conducted by experts in family caregiving and highlight the strengths and weaknesses of each item. Information is also provided about the cost of items and where it can be obtained.\nThere is also a special feature, which will let users add their own ratings and reviews of resources they may have used. Searches can be completed by topic or by keyword.\nTo access the AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection go to the web site www.caregiving.org and then click on “AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection.”\nGail R. Mitchell", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://amios.nyc/first-draughts/", "date": "2019-07-17T16:47:08Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195525355.54/warc/CC-MAIN-20190717161703-20190717183532-00011.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9458034038543701, "token_count": 171, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__161139878", "lang": "en", "text": "Upcoming First Draughts\nFirst Draughts: Volume III | February 25th – March 6th, 2018\nPlays by: Emily Kitchens, Andrew Rincón, Amy Berryman, and Jenny Grace Makholm\nFirst Draughts: Volume II | April 17th – May 22nd, 2017\nPlays by: David Haan, Liz Morgan, Justin Robert Yorio, and David H Rosen\nFirst Draughts: Volume I | March 7th – March 28th, 2016\nPlays by: Liz Thaler & Eric Saxvik, Michael Sadler, Lizzie Vieh, and Liz Morgan\nFirst Draughts is a developmental reading series, produced by Amios, dedicated to expanding former SHOTZ! pieces into full-length plays over the course of a six-month development process.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://tmisp.org/2022/12/10/ep-26/", "date": "2023-10-02T08:12:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510983.45/warc/CC-MAIN-20231002064957-20231002094957-00708.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7182459235191345, "token_count": 469, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__250372878", "lang": "en", "text": "Two excellent papers from ACIS 2022 in Melbourne, Australia.\n- Rinaudo, N. B., Matook, S., & Dennis, A. R. (2022). ‘Social Media’s Stockholm Syndrome: A Literature Review of User’s Love and Hate’, paper presented at the Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), Melbourne (Australia). https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2022/66/\n- Hannon, O., Gal, U., & Dar-Nimrod, I. (2022). ‘Aversion vs. Abstinence: Conceptual Distinctions for the Receptivity Toward Algorithmic Decision-Making Systems Within Value-laden Contexts’, paper presented at the Australasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), Melbourne (Australia). https://aisel.aisnet.org/acis2022/43/\n10 Minute I.S. Paper (TMISP) is the podcast where we cover Information Systems research papers, in brief. You can find out more about the podcast at www.tmisp.org and you can reach out to me, Blair Wang, at www.blair.wang\nPlease note that TMISP is a personal project by Dr. Blair Wang. TMISP is not endorsed by, or affiliated with, any institution. The comments made on TMISP express the personal reflections and interpretations of Dr. Blair Wang on published research papers, but do not represent the views of any authors, editors, publishers or universities. Thank you for your understanding.\nMusic used in this podcast: ‘Inspired’, ‘Deliberate Thought’, and ‘Electrodoodle’ by Kevin MacLeod.\nLink 1: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3918-inspired\nLink 2: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3635-deliberate-thought\nLink 3: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3707-electrodoodle", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.interiorsbycolor.com/elle-decor-july-august-2014-cover/", "date": "2024-04-17T19:53:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817171.53/warc/CC-MAIN-20240417173445-20240417203445-00658.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9588223695755005, "token_count": 546, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__204588140", "lang": "en", "text": "Elle Decor July August 2014 Cover\nThe living room of Andrea Raisfeld and William Abranowicz’s house in Bedford, New York, which was renovated by architect Holly Ross. The plaster table is by Stephen Antonson, the chaise and wood side table are flea-market finds, the rug is by Safavieh, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Aura in Dune White; the large painting of Venice is by Kevin Burger, and the photograph over the mantel, Andrea’s Feet (1990), is by Abranowicz.\nThe entry hall features encaustic tiles inset into wood planks, the chair was found in a Dumpster, and the wallpaper is by Schumacher; the central photograph beyond is by Abranowicz, and the one to the right is by Horst. In the library, a pendant light fixture by Ro Sham Beaux hangs above a table bought at a flea market; the sheepskin throw was purchased at a charity auction, and the painting, After Tintoretto, is by Kevin Burger; the bookshelves are custom made, and the brick replace surround is painted in Benjamin Moore Aura in Lookout Point. Audubon prints, an embroidery piece by Angelo Filomeno, and photographs by Abranowicz, Victor Schrager, Tom Baril, and George Tice, among others, line the walls of the gallery; the cabinet was found at auction. A custom-made cabinet and desk in the office; the table lamp is by Artemide, and the ceiling is stained fir. endant lights by Produzione Privata hang above the marble-top kitchen counter, the bar chairs are by Thonet, and the table is custom made, as are the milk glass–lined cabinets; the backsplash tiles are by Waterworks. In the master bedroom, the chandelier and bench, which is covered with blankets bought during a photo shoot in Bolivia, are flea-market finds, and the photographs are by Mark Klett; the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Aura in Dune White, and the ceiling in Aura in Chalk White. The tub and fittings in the master bath are by Waterworks, and the floor tiles are from Ann Sacks. The screened porch’s collection of transferware plates was purchased at yard sales, the bedding is by John Robshaw, and the rocker is by Harry Bertoia; the walls are stained cedar.\nPhotography by William Abranowicz ( Via\nArt & Commerce) Renovated by Architect Holly Ross Title: Soft Focus", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://d3dcinema.com/film-catalog-post/dinosaurs-of-antarctica/", "date": "2024-04-18T05:07:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817187.10/warc/CC-MAIN-20240418030928-20240418060928-00318.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8474393486976624, "token_count": 146, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__77263949", "lang": "en", "text": "Dinosaurs of Antarctica\nRelease Date: February 2020\nSynopsis: From the Permian through the Jurassic, journey to the south polar landscapes of Antarctica hundreds of millions of years ago. Roam the primitive forests and thick swamps with bizarre dinosaurs and colossal amphibians. Enter a surreal world of bug-eyed giants and egg-laying mammals—where survival means enduring the sunless, six-month polar winter surrounded by meat-eaters with night vision. Join intrepid Antarctic scientists on a quest to understand the ice continent’s profound transformation—and to predict the future as humans drive dramatic change. Welcome to the lost prehistoric world of Gondwana. Welcome to Antarctica.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://pdfdrivebook.com/nctb-books-of-class-7/", "date": "2023-12-05T14:59:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100551.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20231205140836-20231205170836-00737.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.753116250038147, "token_count": 1139, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__90513846", "lang": "en", "text": "NCTB Books of Class 7\nThe National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) is responsible for publishing textbooks for students in Bangladesh. The NCTB books are widely used by schools across Bangladesh and are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.\nThe NCTB textbooks for Class 7 are carefully designed to provide students with a strong foundation in various subjects. The books cover subjects like Mathematics, Science, Bangla, English, Social Science, and others. The books are structured in a way that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\nThe NCTB books for Class 7 are written by experts in their respective fields, ensuring that the content is accurate and up-to-date. The books are designed to be interactive, with plenty of exercises, activities, and examples to help students understand the concepts better.\nOne of the unique features of the NCTB books for Class 7 is that they emphasize the importance of practical knowledge. The books include real-life examples and practical exercises that help students connect the theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios.\nThe NCTB books for Class 7 are also available in both Bangla and English medium, catering to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. The books are widely available in bookstores across Bangladesh and can also be purchased online.\nNCTB Books of Class 7 2023 List\nhere is the list of NCTB textbooks for Class 7 in Bangladesh along with the subject and PDF Link:\n|Sl||Subject Name||Bangla Version||English Version|\n|1||আনন্দ পাঠ(বাংলা দ্রুত পঠন)||Download||Download|\n|2||English for Today||Download||Download|\n|4||বাংলা ব্যকরণ ও নির্মিতি||Download||Download|\n|8||বাংলাদেশ ও বিশ্বপরিচয়||Download||Download|\n|9||শারীরিক শিক্ষা ও স্বাস্থ্য||Download||Download|\n|10||English Grammer and Composition||Download||Download|\n|11||তথ্য ও যোগাযোগ প্রযুক্তি||Download||Download|\n|12||চারু ও কারুকলা||Download||Download|\n|13||ইসলাম ও নৈতিক শিক্ষা||Download||Download|\n|14||খ্রিষ্টধর্ম ও নৈতিক শিক্ষা||Download||Download|\n|15||হিন্দুধর্ম ও নৈতিক শিক্ষা||Download||Download|\n|16||বৌদ্ধধর্ম ও নৈতিক শিক্ষা||Download||Download|\n|17||ক্ষুদ্র নৃগোষ্ঠীর ভাষা ও সংস্কৃতি||Download||Download|\n|18||কর্ম ও জীবনমুখী শিক্ষা||Download||Download|\nIt is important to note that these books are subject to updates and revisions by the NCTB, so it’s always a good idea to check for the latest versions of the textbooks.\nIn conclusion, the NCTB books for Class 7 are a reliable and comprehensive resource for students studying in Bangladesh. The books are designed to provide a strong foundation in various subjects and help students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The practical approach and user-friendly design of the textbooks make them popular among students and teachers alike.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.vhib.org/free-publications", "date": "2023-10-01T05:25:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510781.66/warc/CC-MAIN-20231001041719-20231001071719-00561.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8937548398971558, "token_count": 282, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__182913748", "lang": "en", "text": "The Virginia Horse Industry Board provides free publications to individuals and organizations that educate, support, promote and provide resources for the equestrian industry and community.\nBrochure - \"Virginia & Horses - A Natural Partnership\"\nThe four-color, 8-page publication highlights the history of the Board and includes key economic data from the VHIB's 2011 economic impact study.\nThe study, conducted by the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center with a grant from the Horse Board, provides such statistics as:\nThe horse industry in Virginia has an economic impact of $1.2 billion\nHorse owners spend $873 million annually on horse-related expenses; these expenses average out to $4,060 per horses.\nThe industry generates more than 16,000 jobs and $65.3 million in state and local taxes.\nA Guide to Virginia’s Horse Country\nA handy pocket guide contains information on the state’s horse industry and a listing of the major Virginia equine websites is available.\nAge 4 & Under Activity Pages, Coloring Pages and Posters\nA variety of educational materials for children includes word games and puzzles and a detailed illustration of equine conformation. These materials are excellent for teachers, 4-H leaders, instructors, and anyone interested in learning more about horses and are available in quantities.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.demandgenreport.com/topics/social-mobile/tag/ROI?start=40", "date": "2020-08-12T15:32:52Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-34/segments/1596439738905.62/warc/CC-MAIN-20200812141756-20200812171756-00109.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9446287155151367, "token_count": 144, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-34", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-34__0__159480472", "lang": "en", "text": "By Mike Shanker, CEO, Extraprise\nEditor’s Note: The following is the first in a two-part series exploring the key considerations for when to outsource marketing, as well as the how to handle top marketing challenges.\nSince Neil H. Gordon’s classic 1964 article, “The Concept of the Marketing Mix,” and E. Jerome McCarthy’s, “4Ps of Marketing,” much has been written about the basic elements of marketing. In addition to the standard Product, Price, Promote, Place attributes, the intervening years have seen many additions and variations: the 5 Ps and 7 Ps, among others.\n- Published in Demanding Views", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://research.gigaom.com/2012/11/the-battle-for-the-books-the-latest-from-gigaom-books/", "date": "2013-12-09T07:54:44Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2013-48/segments/1386163936569/warc/CC-MAIN-20131204133216-00038-ip-10-33-133-15.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9433530569076538, "token_count": 366, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2013-48", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2013-48__0__65236887", "lang": "en", "text": "We’re excited to announce the latest release from GigaOM Books, the ebook imprint that we created earlier this year. The Battle for the Books: Inside Google’s Gambit to Create the World’s Biggest Library details the development of the ambitious and contentious Google Books project. Written by Jeff John Roberts, one of GigaOM’s top media and legal reporters, The Battle for the Books is the first effort to chronicle Sergey Brin and Larry Page’s Google Books project, an ambitious plan to scan the world’s entire stock of books in five years. Roberts tracks the birth of the project as well as the ensuing legal and academic battles that eventually led to the project’s demise.\nRoberts has been following the Google Books saga for more than three years. The narrative he weaves throughout The Battle for the Books combines his background as an intellectual property and media lawyer with his experience as a reporter and storyteller. It’s a compelling account told through the eyes of the people involved, and it contains exclusive accounts from dozens of figures in the tech, academic, and legal sectors, including:\n- Terry Winograd, Stanford professor emeritus and Larry Page’s graduate advisor\n- Robert Darnton, the director of the Harvard Library, who led an intellectual crusade against the project and exposed a rift between some librarians and Google\n- Robert Miller, the director of Books at the Internet Archive, which launched a book-scanning project of its own and joined a growing number of onetime Google allies in a legal and public relations campaign against the company\nClick here to lean more about The Battle for the Books, to check out a preview, and to order this ebook for delivery straight to the digital reader of your choice.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.documentmanagementworkflowinfo.com/sharepoint-2013/sharepoint-workflow-move-document-records-center.htm", "date": "2017-04-28T14:07:57Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122992.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00475-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8151453733444214, "token_count": 901, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__264569637", "lang": "en", "text": "Move a document to a SharePoint Records Center via a workflow\nLearn how you can use a SharePoint Designer workflow to move a document from a SharePoint document library on one SharePoint site to a specific SharePoint document libary on a Records Center site in SharePoint 2013.\nOnce you have set up a Records Center in SharePoint 2013, you may want to automate the process of moving documents to the SharePoint Records Center. For this, you can make use of a SharePoint workflow.\nThe Send Document to Repository workflow action in SharePoint Designer 2013 allows you to specify a SharePoint Records Center to which a file must be copied, moved, or moved and leave a link.\nNote that you do not have to configure a Send To connection in SharePoint Central Administration as in Manually move a document to a Records Center in SharePoint 2013 for this solution to work. The only requirement is that you must use the correct URL for the destination router (so one that has the extension /_vti_bin/officialfile.asmx) when you are setting up the workflow action.\nBefore you begin, ensure that you:\n- Have gone through the steps to create a Records Center site in SharePoint 2013.\n- Have created a content type for sending documents to the SharePoint Records Center.\nCreate a SharePoint workflow to move a document to a Records Center\n- In SharePoint Designer 2013, create a new list workflow that runs on the SharePoint document library that contains the documents you want to move to the SharePoint Records Center. Ensure that you select SharePoint 2010 Workflow as the Platform Type.\n- Add a Send Document to Repository action to the workflow, and configure it to say:\nSubmit File using Move to http://win-a5pj1269tfk/dmw/recordscen... with Some explanation (Output to Variable: submit file result)\nwhere you must use the String Builder dialog box to set this destination router in the workflow action to be equal to the full URL of the officialfile.asmx web service for the SharePoint Records Center, for example:\nOr if you have stored the URL in a workflow variable/parameter or in a field in a list or library, you could also perform a lookup to find that value and use it in the workflow action.\n- Publish the workflow to SharePoint.\nIn SharePoint 2013, navigate to the SharePoint document library to which you associated the workflow and that contains a document you want to move. Manually start the workflow on a document you want to move.\nOnce the workflow has run and completed, navigate to the SharePoint Records Center and verify that the document has been stored in the appropriate SharePoint document library.\nCreate a custom action to move a document to a SharePoint Records Center via a workflow\nTo make it easier to start the workflow on a document, you could add a custom action to the SharePoint document library via SharePoint Designer as follows:\n- In SharePoint Designer 2013, in the Navigation pane, click Lists and Libraries.\n- On the List and Libraries page, click on the name of the SharePoint document library to which you want to add a custom action to start a SharePoint workflow.\n- On the page for the SharePoint document library under Custom Actions, click New.\n- On the Create Custom Action dialog box, enter a name for the custom action in the Name text box (for example ArchiveDoc), select the Initiate workflow option, select the name of the workflow that you created earlier from the drop-down list box, and then click OK.\nIn SharePoint 2013, you should now be able to see the custom action on the menu for a document and select it to run the workflow to move the document to the SharePoint Records Center.\nTo access a document's menu, click the ellipsis (...) button behind the document, click the ellipsis button on the context menu that appears, and then select the menu item from the drop-down menu that appears.\n- SharePoint Designer workflow: Move a document from one library to another\n- Move documents from one library to the next in SharePoint 2010 using Open with Explorer\n- Create a content type for document routing to a Records Center\n- Manually move a document to a Records Center in SharePoint 2013\n- SharePoint workflow to move a document to a folder", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://ensemblgenomes.org/info/about/pombase", "date": "2017-04-27T14:59:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917122174.32/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031202-00143-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.7696924805641174, "token_count": 180, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__319768432", "lang": "en", "text": "PomBase is a comprehensive database for the fission yeast Schizosaccharomyces pombe, providing structural and functional annotation, literature curation and access to large-scale data sets. PomBase is funded by the Wellcome Trust as a collaboration between the University of Cambridge, Universtiy College London and EMBL-EBI.\nPomBase and Ensembl Fungi\nThe manual annotations provided by the PomBase project for Schizosaccharomyces pombe are imported into the Ensembl Fungi division at the beginning of each release cycle.\nTo cite S. pombe genome data and annotation, please use:\nWood V, Harris MA, McDowall MD, Rutherford K, Vaughan BW, Staines DM, Aslett M, Lock A, Bähler J, Kersey PJ, Oliver SG.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://homepage-1172571085.us-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/2022/06/02/how-to-improve-memory-5-books-for-seniors/", "date": "2023-09-24T06:35:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506623.27/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924055210-20230924085210-00278.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9570386409759521, "token_count": 1132, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__272862979", "lang": "en", "text": "Reading is a Super Skill\nReading is a wonderful pastime for all ages, but it has a lot of benefits for seniors. Reading can delay the onset of Alzheimer’s disease, for example, which is the leading cause of dementia. Furthermore, as mentioned in our post ‘How to Help Elderly Parents With Dementia Care?’, dementia is common among elderly parents. However, by encouraging them to read, you can help stimulate their brain and improve memory. Reading can also improve attention span, reduce stress, and improve sleeping patterns.\nFortunately, books are currently more accessible to seniors through audiobooks. Artificial intelligence technologies like Alexa can read books out loud, making the experience more convenient for elders who have poor eyesight. While it is not reading per se, listening to audiobooks provides similar health benefits. For instance, a study published in the Benefits of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine outlines that seniors who listen to audiobooks remain mentally active. This is because it is seen as a type of bibliotherapy, which is effective in developing an individual’s self-awareness and empathetic understanding.\nAudiobooks are also a way for the elderly to cope with loneliness since it mimics the experience of a loved one reading to them. Loneliness is also linked to health risks in older adults, such as heart disease and a weaker immune system, making listening to stories more important.\nWhether your loved one prefers to read or listen, below is a list of great self-help books for seniors:\nBest Self: Be You, Only Better\nThis self-help book tells its readers how the key to creating the most fulfilling life for themselves is within them. Written by life coach Mike Bayer, he teaches his readers to manage their lives from the inside out.\n‘Best Self’ is a great book for seniors because it teaches them that they can still achieve their dream life and best self — even at their age. It instructs the reader about how to dig deep within themselves to acknowledge what holds them back. In turn, he informs them how they can break through these to live to the fullest and how to improve your memory as a senior.\nFrom Age-Ing to Sage-Ing: A Revolutionary Approach to Growing Older\nThis book by Zalman Schachter-Shalomi is both inspiring and informative. It’s a guide that inspires its readers to create an aging process for themselves that is filled with adventure, fulfillment, and excitement.\n‘From Age-Ing to Sage-Ing’ is perfect for elderly parents because it teaches them how to transform their aging process into one that will focus on their passions rather than anxieties. The author gives elders helpful tips on how to embrace their power to provide value and wisdom to the people around them.\nHabits of a Happy Brain: Retrain Your Brain to Boost Your Serotonin, Dopamine, Oxytocin, & Endorphin Levels\nWritten by Loretta Graziano Breuning, this book is a practical guide about habits that trigger happy thoughts. ‘Habits of a Happy Brain’ is filled with simple activities that boost the “happy chemicals” in the brain such as serotonin and endorphins. When active, these hormones can help boost mood.\nThis book can benefit senior loved ones by allowing them to engage in habits that will lighten their moods. The suggested activities are simple enough for elders to participate in, too. These include simple stretching and finding what makes them laugh. ‘Habits of a Happy Brain’ shows its readers how to live a happier and healthier life, including how to improve their memory— even in their senior years!\nThe Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully\nJoan Chittister wrote this book to inform readers about the blessings of aging. The book also celebrates the clear-eyed reality of the aging process by demonstrating how the later years in life are not a burden, but a gift.\n‘The Gift of Years’ is perfect for elderly Christian parents and relatives that have fears of getting older. The book tells its reader how to let go of fantasies regarding eternal youth and the anxieties of aging. It shows the elderly how these late years have the gift of becoming fully alive more than ever.\nNearing Ninety: And Other Comedies of Late Life\nThis book by Judith Viorst is a compilation of poems narrating the joys and sorrows as seniors wait to turn 90. ‘Nearing Ninety’ is stocked with humor that reminds the reader that almost nothing in life should be taken too seriously.\nNearing Ninety can help seniors realize how there are many things to cherish. These include hanging out with loved ones and playing nonstop rounds of Scrabble. Overall, it’s an enjoyable way to remind almost-90-year-olds that there is a lot to appreciate and experience despite their age.\nAging is a natural process in life and these 5 authors have much to say on the highs and lows of aging. The aging journey can come with its own challenges like financial disrupts, dementia, and other health issues. Reading a book off the list will give you some tips on how to improve your memory or handle a myriad of health issues. Hopefully, our lives can be helped and comforted through these times by reading one of these 5 great self-help books. Or catching one on tape!\nBy, Emma Meyer", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.ayearofgratitude.com/day-115-book-treasures/", "date": "2024-04-20T19:54:31Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817674.12/warc/CC-MAIN-20240420184033-20240420214033-00193.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9803862571716309, "token_count": 576, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__164978765", "lang": "en", "text": "On a hunt through a used bookstore, nothing brings me more delight than finding a book I didn’t know existed that’s written by a favorite author. Many years ago, I discovered that Carol Ryrie Brink had written a book called The Twin Cities (The Macmillan Company, 1961).\nYou probably recognize her as the author of the 1936 Newbery Medal winner, Caddie Woodlawn. You may not have known that although she was born in Idaho, graduated from Berkeley, she lived in St. Paul for 40 years. Her husband, Raymond, was a professor of mathematics at the University of Minnesota. She taught creative writing while she lived here. Hamline University named her as one of twenty-eight outstanding women of Minnesota in 1954.\nThis book is very much a time capsule and it’s fascinating to read for that reason. With a Euro-centric view of living in Minnesota, the chapters cover figure skating, the skylines and progress of Minneapolis and St. Paul, the indoor gardens, the Winter Carnival, the Minneapolis Aquatennial, the Old Log Theatre, the anticipation of the new Guthrie Theater … and many, many more tidbits. She includes several pages about the native American tribes, all of which have a 1950s lens. Those pages are uncomfortable to read but I appreciate having this perspective on where we’ve come from.\nIn the chapter “Dinner and a Show,” she writes, “I remember one Sunday when friends from New York tried to take us to lunch in Minneapolis. My husband and I, like our neighbors, were unaccustomed to lunching away from home on a Sunday, but we supposed that it could easily be done. We were as surprised as the New Yorkers to find that most of the restaurants were closed, and that cocktails were entirely out of the question. The only satisfaction that our thirsty friends got out of the adventure was the dubious thrilled of finding themselves in that incredible part of the world known to them as ‘the sticks.’”\nShe writes about “Jim Hill” in her chapter on the “Empire Builder.” Hill advertised for settlers along his railway so goods and commerce and supplies would flow. He built a fabulous art collection. He believed strongly in education, books, and libraries, so the Hill Reference Library at the St. Paul Central Library was planned shortly before his death. In 1910, Hill published a book called Highways of Progress, in which he wanted to see beyond the present to “anticipate the needs and opportunities of tomorrow.”\nIt’s tomorrow. We still live in the context of our history … although we’re striving to make forward progress. I’m grateful for the discovery of book treasures like this one.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.koutouloufarivillage.gr/easy-going-holidays/", "date": "2024-02-28T08:37:49Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474700.89/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228080245-20240228110245-00872.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9036667943000793, "token_count": 395, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__208388871", "lang": "en", "text": "Koutouloufari, is the perfect getaway to spend a slow-paced vacation.\nStart the day with a healthy Cretan breakfast – fresh eggs, cold cuts, oven-baked bread, honey, seasonal fruits and a perfectly brewed Greek coffee at the Snack Bar. Then relax by the sun-soaked pool, leaf of a good book from our library, or refresh into a cool smoothie from our bar.\nTHE LOBBY BAR | 16:00 - 24:00\nIndulge in an extensive menu of bold coffees, refreshing drinks, wines and signature cocktails, curated by the acclaimed Aristotelis Papadopoulos, at our lobby bar, the perfect way to cool off on your Cretan vacation. Get ready to delight your taste buds with varied drinks to suit your mood.\nPOOL BAR | 8:00 - 10:30 BREAKFAST & 10:30 - 17:00 BRUNCH & LUNCH\nOffering a journey of flavors to the local region, the Pool Bar is the perfect daytime meeting point, set amongst the gardens and our pool, to savor delicious Cretan breakfast, brunch and lunch with authentic dishes. Take a break to taste a bite, aperitif or snack with a refreshment or exotic signature cocktails, curated by the acclaimed Aristotelis Papadopoulos, by the pool in a unique environment and chilled atmosphere.\nDuring your visit here, you can be guided at our Wine Cellar and learn more about the indigenous grape varieties and the Cretan vineyards. If you have enough time, we can also arrange curated visits to the vineyards, visiting nearby places with a panoramic view of the vinicultural area, and to the barrel cellar.\nCelebrating life and food, we invite you to come, taste and enjoy.\nOur library is a vibrant hub of knowledge, offering a diverse collection of books.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://learningwithjb.com/posts/introducing-ecto", "date": "2020-02-24T02:18:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145869.83/warc/CC-MAIN-20200224010150-20200224040150-00405.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9069603681564331, "token_count": 340, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__31209551", "lang": "en", "text": "Hi! In this guide we are going to work our way through learning Ecto, a database library for Elixir (https://github.com/elixir-lang/ecto).\nEcto is written by the excellent Elixir team so no surprise it is truly awesome to work with. Big shout out thanks to Jose Valim, Eric Meadows, and the other 100+ contributors to Ecto. Great job!\nMy time with Ecto has been awesome. Ecto is fast, composable, and flexible.\nThe official documentation can be found at: http://hexdocs.pm/ecto\nWhy write this guide?\nThe official documentation does a great job demonstrating the API but sometimes it is hard to know where to look right? This guide is not a replacement for the level of detail provided by the official documentation.\nIf you are coming from Rails, there can be a few bumps on your road to productivity. Ecto is not Active Record. In many ways it is better!\nThis guide is all about reducing if not eliminating those bumps!\nI want help you to get started shipping code and not spending hours reading documentation searching for answers to simple questions.\nWhat to expect from this guide\nWe will use Ecto inside a Phoenix application to learn all the common database actions. We will demonstrate the code in working tests that you can run and verify things work as expected. We also will cover some best practices for getting the most out of Ecto.\nI structured of the guide so it will be an example reference to come back to as you begin working with Ecto.\nLet’s get started!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://almanarah.org/almanarah-library/?lang=en", "date": "2023-03-30T11:02:07Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296949181.44/warc/CC-MAIN-20230330101355-20230330131355-00181.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9571895003318787, "token_count": 305, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__73262682", "lang": "en", "text": "The AlManarah Library was established to\n(1) Address the huge shortage of accessible books in Arabic in order to improve the reading comprehension and cultural experience of Arabic-speaking persons who are print disabled.\n(2) Promote the integration of members of our community into higher education and the labor market.\nSince its inception in 2010, the AlManarah Library has adapted works for tens of thousands of Arabic-speaking people with disabilities. The Library provides access to a vast pool of recorded books from a wide range of fields, including fine literature, children’s books, and reference works. These audiobooks are produced at our own professional recording studios located in Nazareth.\nToday, there are over 6,000 audio books in the Library, accessible to tens of thousands of regular and casual users each month through our website and a mobile app developed specifically for this purpose.\nSince 2014, the Almanarah Library has been recognized as a public library for persons with visual and reading impairments supported by the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sports.\nIn May 2017, Mohammed Ben Rashad Al Makhtum, Governor of Dubai, gave the AlManarah Library a prestigious award, recognizing it as the best initiative contributing to the advancement of the Arabic language and the building of a knowledgeable Arabic community.\nIn February 2018, at the International Conference held at the United Nations Center in Vienna, the Almanarah Library won the Zero Project Award as an outstanding program facilitating access to information for people with disabilities.6", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.theopologetics.com/2011/07/21/episode-53-church-of-christ-sleep-no-more/", "date": "2023-09-28T10:08:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510387.77/warc/CC-MAIN-20230928095004-20230928125004-00486.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8928998112678528, "token_count": 160, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-40", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-40__0__276354970", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. Edward Fudge joins me to discuss the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement and the Churches of Christ which have emerged from it. This episode contains part 2 of the interview; see episode 52, “Restored,” for part 1.\n- Edward Fudge Ministries\n- The Restoration Movement Fulfilled in Jesus Christ, Dr. Fudge’s free online book\n- Other Books\n- Reviving the Ancient Faith: The Story of Churches of Christ in America, by Dr. Richard Hughes\n- The Stone-Campbell Movement: The Story of the American Restoration Movement, by Leroy Garrett\n- The Churches of Christ in the 20th Century: Homer Hailey’s Personal Journey of Faith, by David Harrell", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://fullcirclemagic.com/info/1062/13231.htm", "date": "2023-06-08T22:06:29Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224655143.72/warc/CC-MAIN-20230608204017-20230608234017-00143.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.6640047430992126, "token_count": 552, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__177491750", "lang": "en", "text": "H. Hu, X. Li and J. Wu. A Note on the SDP Relaxation of the Minimum Cut Problem. J. Glob. Optim., 2022.\n X. Li and X. Zhang. A New Stopping Criterion for Eckstein and Bertsekas’s Generalized Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers. J. Oper. Res. Soc. China, 2022.\n N. Graham, H. Hu, J. Im, X. Li and H. Wolkowicz. A Restricted Dual Peaceman-Rachford Splitting Method for a Strengthened DNN Relaxation for QAP. Informs J. Comput., 2022.\n X. Li, T. Pong, H. Sun and H. Wolkowicz. A strictly contractive Peaceman-Rachford splitting method for the doubly nonnegative relaxation of the minimum cut problem. Comput. Optim. Appl., 78(2021), no.3, pp. 853-891.\n M. Li, X. Li and Z. Wu. A refined primal-dual algorithm for a saddle-point problem with applications to imaging. Pac. J. Optim., 16 (2020), no. 4, pp. 663-685.\n L. Sun, Z. Jiang and X. Li. Inexact generalized proximal alternating direction methods of multipliers and their convergence rates. Pac. J. Optim., 14(1):101-124, 2018.\n X. Li, M. Ng and X. Yuan. Median filtering-based methods for static background extraction from surveillance video, Numer. Linear Algebra Appl., 22(5):845-865, 2015.\n M. Li, X. Li and X. Yuan. Convergence Analysis of the Generalized Alternating Direction Method of Multipliers with Logarithmic-Quadratic Proximal Regularization. J. Optim. Theory Appl., 164(1):218-233, 2015.\n X. Li and X. Yuan. A proximal strictly contractive Peaceman-Rachford splitting method for convex programming with applications to imaging. SIAM J. Imaging Sci., 8(2):1332-1365, 2015.\n X. Li, L. Mo, X. Yuan and J. Zhang. Linearized alternating direction method of multipliers for sparse group and fused LASSO models. Comput. Statist. Data Anal., 79:203-221, 2014.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.zonaudio.com/support/faq/faq.php?cat=21&topic=67", "date": "2019-03-24T15:33:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912203462.50/warc/CC-MAIN-20190324145706-20190324171706-00000.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9278603792190552, "token_count": 226, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__78222390", "lang": "en", "text": "Frequently Asked Questions\nDoes the ZIR-232 have a library of known IR setup codes?\nThe ZIR-232 has an on-board library of known setup codes for many of devices. The library is organized by the type of device and manufacturer.\nFor example, if you have a Sony CD changer, you would first indentify the device (i.e., CD player) then the manufacturer (i.e., Sony). The software will then report back to you the four-digit setup code (or codes) registered for a Sony CD player.\nIf there are multiple setup codes, you can conveniently test individual keys under that code to determine the right four-digit setup code.\nTo learn more about the onboard library, as well as listing of the devices and known setup codes in the library, refer to the ZIR-232's user's guide. This is available for download from this site.\nLast updated: 18-Oct-2004 11:26 PM PDT\nZON is a registered trademark of Oxmoor Pro, LLC, Indian Springs, AL. All rights reserved.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.lwb.org.au/about-us/news-and-events/aboriginal-literacy-program-launch-toronto-library/", "date": "2018-06-25T09:33:22Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867644.88/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625092128-20180625112128-00285.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9395292401313782, "token_count": 496, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__235884188", "lang": "en", "text": "Aboriginal Literacy Program Launch - Toronto Library\nToday we gathered on Awabakal Country to launch an Aboriginal Literacy Program formed out of a partnership between social purpose organisation Life Without Barriers and Toronto Library.\nLake Macquarie Mayor Cr Kay Fraser opened the event and shared that she still owns the very first books that she was given as a child. Eleven-year-old Kirra Lee Simon did a wonderful Acknowledgement of Country and she was followed by the Biraban dancers who performed three traditional dances for the audience.\nThe morning was then filled with Aboriginal Cultural Awareness activities for the children, parents and carers in attendance – including storytelling, painting, a musical puppet show featuring native Australian animals, and a possum walk throughout the Library. Branch Librarian Kieran O’Donoghue said, “Toronto Library will be continuing the program in May and June this year with stories in the big blue chair, computer education sessions and even Aboriginal art classes.”\nAboriginal trainee assistant at Lake Macquarie Libraries Maree Simon added, “We intend to reach out to the Aboriginal community in the Lake Macquarie region and invite and welcome them to enjoy the range of activities we offer here. Where better to learn about Aboriginal history and culture than the library!”\nLife Without Barriers State Lead for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Initiatives, Les Ahoy said, “This program introduces literacy resources to Aboriginal children which encourages reading and engagement with books, thus improving their literacy skills. Through the program parents and carers will be encouraged to read books with their children. And in doing so, they will be empowered to be the role models for their children.”\nLife Without Barriers Chief Executive, Claire Robbs said, “At Life Without Barriers we believe that reconciliation must live in the hearts and minds of all Australians. We must work together to improve education, cultural, spiritual, physical and emotional wellbeing in young Aboriginal and people. We are thrilled to be a part of this wonderful program and partnership that strengthens our community and celebrates the history, cultures and traditions of Aboriginal people.”\nSee all images here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/LWBAustralia/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1254041208027952\nPhotographer Credit: Bec Lewis – www.blimaging.com.au", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.icdr.org.sa/en/Node/d/45", "date": "2019-02-23T05:20:12Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550249468313.97/warc/CC-MAIN-20190223041554-20190223063554-00428.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8140861392021179, "token_count": 377, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__97508718", "lang": "en", "text": "Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Ouda\nSunday, 15 Rajab 1439 AH - 1 April 2018 AD 10:20 AM-12:00 PM Auditorium 3\nW-3: Dr. Mohamed Mohamed Ouda\nClinical Psychologist, Mental Health Division\nNational Guard Health Affairs, King Abdul-Aziz Medical city\nAchievements during the scientific process: Clinical interview for children and adolescents, in press- Anglo-Egyptian Bookshop. 2018. X-linked ichthyosis associated with psychosis and behavioral abnormalities: a case report, Journal of Medical Case Reports, 11:267 , 2017. Translation and standardization of Checklist for Autism Spectrum Disorder(CASD) – in press - Anglo-Egyptian Bookshop. Relationship between cultural identity confusion and future anxiety among the university students in Saudi Arabia, the Symposium book, the 3rd International of Psychology Department\" Identity and Contemporary Challenges\", part 3, Al-Imam University, April 2016. Published book entitled (Diagnostic Guide for Neurodevelopmental Disorders ) , Publisher Anglo Egyptian Bookshop , Cairo 2016. Participation in the translation and publication of \" Autism Diagnostic Interview- Revised ADI-R\" with a group of researchers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar, under permission from the original publisher, publication by Autism Research Center, King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh ,2014.\nParental interview for diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder based on DSM 5\n1. Diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5\n2. The latest update on diagnostic criteria for autism spectrum disorder in DSM-5\n3. What is the interview?\n4. How to evaluate each criteria of autism diagnosis by interviewing parents\n5. Identify key questions and supplementary questions for the interview\n6. The results of the interview\n7. Presentation of the checklist for autism spectrum disorders", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://fantasticpencils.com/2017/02/03/cold-hand-luke/comment-page-1/", "date": "2019-02-15T19:10:40Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-09/segments/1550247479101.30/warc/CC-MAIN-20190215183319-20190215205319-00128.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9950238466262817, "token_count": 518, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-09", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-09__0__79485912", "lang": "en", "text": "Some years ago as part of a program inaugurated by our local library, I volunteered to read to an elderly lady who was losing her sight. After some initial reservations due to my English accent, we settled into a comfortable relationship.\nThe first book we read was Wings by Danielle Steel, a story based I suspect on the life of Amelia Earhart. It’s a good story and we both enjoyed it. When it was finished, May told me that her husband had had a small plane and she had flown with him to Canada and other places for holidays. Somehow, I had made a good choice for the start.\nSadly, May’s husband had died not long after they had moved into a residential care home and before I met her. Now, with her vision failing fast she was lonely and didn’t like the long wait between my weekly visits for the next installment of her story. With help of the library, we arranged for her to receive a player and regular supply of tapes from the local society which supplied books for the blind. May loved anything by Danielle Steel or Westerns – she particularly liked stories by Louis L’Amour.\nAlthough my weekly visits were superfluous to requirements now she had her audio books, I continued to visit her and we both enjoyed the chats about the differences between England and America. Sadly, once her sight finally closed down altogether and because she was also completely deaf, May had to move to a nursing home.\nMay has a wonderful daughter who visits her almost every day but she asked me to continue to visit her. Now the circumstances are much different. I had always introduced myself to her when I entered her room because she confided in me that often she didn’t know who was in the room with her or what they were doing. Now, in this new place where she was disorientated and unhappy, this small courtesy seemed more important than ever.\nWe had a joke between us that I always had cold hands and she would place her own over mine until I was warm; I began to introduce myself as Cold Hand Luke as a nod to her love of Westerns and she knew immediately who it was.\nThe small joke continues although May is confined to bed now and cannot manage the headphones amongst the oxygen tubes; she is often in pain and sometimes her hearing aids are not working properly. But I still touch her hands and, on a good day, am rewarded with a small smile as I whisper in her ear: ‘Hi May, Cold Hand Luke is here’.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sbcssandiego.org/little-free-library/", "date": "2024-02-25T23:08:32Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474643.29/warc/CC-MAIN-20240225203035-20240225233035-00076.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9382123351097107, "token_count": 236, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__188430316", "lang": "en", "text": "SBCS’ child well-being programs help San Diego children and families build healthy foundations to ensure a bright future. Reading is at the cornerstone of these programs; SBCS is proud to partner with local organizations to increase access to Little Free Library, a community-based book exchange program.\nOn September 4, SBCS joined County of San Diego Supervisor and Vice Chair Nora Vargas, Chula Vista Councilmember Andrea Cardenas, San Diego County Library and San Diego Council on Literacy during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Lauderbach Park.\n“Literacy and resources in this community are available in part because of our resident leaders and Promotores,” said SBCS President and CEO Kathie Lembo. “They’re the ones who help make this happen. These individuals have done phenomenal things in the community.”\nAttendees also connected with resources from our Promotores and other organization, participated in rock painting and received free books from the San Diego County Library.\nTo find more locations near you, including two SBCS locations, visit https://littlefreelibrary.org/ourmap/.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.coogelbahn.de/produkt/the-coogelbahn-construction-book-2/", "date": "2023-11-30T07:21:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100172.28/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130062948-20231130092948-00379.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9026319980621338, "token_count": 412, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__10349963", "lang": "en", "text": "The coogelbahn Construction Book 2\n26 new building instructions for Gravitrax.\n- 26 new building instructions for complete tracks and tricks with GraviTrax.\n- Step-by-step instructions in words and pictures!\n- Over 530 pages of building fun with GraviTrax!\n- New layout and helpful graphics\n- Parts list with every instruction\n- No 3D printed parts required!\n- For use on Tablet, Smartphone or Computer\nWhat do I need for this book?\nAs with its predecessor, the second edition of the “coogelbahn.de construction book” also offers building instructions for complete tracks, but is more intended to inspire you to build your own cool tracks.\nIf you only own a GraviTrax starter set, however, you won’t be able to do much with the book.\nSome additional extensions such as Magnetic Cannons, Jumpers, Scoops and also the new FlexTubes, Dippers and Balls&Spinners are used in the book and you should definitely own them, as well as other starter sets from GraviTrax and GraviTrax Pro.\nThe tunnel and bridge extensions are also helpful. For the tracks with GraviTrax Pro, only the vertical parts of a maximum of one Pro starter set and one extension set are used.\nFor the ever-present lack of height stones, there is a craft template for your own height stones to print out in the first Ebook!\nWas erhalte ich?\n- PDF file (approx. 100 MB)\n- 534 pages, fully illustrated\n- Usable on computer, tablet etc.\nYou will receive the book as a PDF file. You can save it on your computer, smartphone or tablet, open it and use it directly on your “construction site”. The file is approx. 100 megabytes in size. Each building instruction contains a list with all the parts that are needed.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.abbeynash.com/breathing-underwater", "date": "2024-04-15T19:14:55Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-18/segments/1712296817014.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20240415174104-20240415204104-00028.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.936354398727417, "token_count": 643, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-18", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-18__0__149047634", "lang": "en", "text": "In this slice-of-life, sensitively written novel, a teen girl grapples with a sudden epilepsy diagnosis, all while figuring out a new crush and an uncertain future.\nSeventeen-year-old Tess Cooper lives by three rules: train hard, study hard, work hard. Swimming is her best chance at a college scholarship. It’s what her parents, her coaches, and even her best friend expect from her—and Tess can always deliver.\nUntil tragedy strikes.\nTess has a seizure, and her world suddenly becomes one of doctor visits, missed practices, and a summer job stuck behind a counter—not sitting high in the lifeguard chair like every year before.\nInstead her spot goes to new guy Charlie. Though his messy hair and laid-back demeanor send Tess' heart racing, she definitely doesn't have time for romance, not when she's in danger of losing her spot on the swim team...and with it, her best shot at attending her dream college. But with the support of her chaotic but loving family, her best friend Mac, an epilepsy support group, and the cute new boy himself, Tess slowly starts to envision a different future for herself: one based on self-acceptance and inclusion.\nCover illustration by Kim Myatt\nBREATHING UNDERWATER is inspired by my late-in-life epilepsy diagnosis. Though 1 in 26 people will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime, this “invisible” disability is rarely represented in commercial fiction. In researching the novel, I had the incredible privilege of interviewing a group of young adults from the Eastern Pennsylvania Epilepsy Foundation. Their experiences, strength and hope helped inform the medical aspects of the novel and shape Tess’s inner journey.\nPraise for Breathing Underwater\nJunior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection\n\"Romance adds tension to watertight plotting in this fast-paced, compelling novel from Nash (Lifeline), but it’s the sensitive explorations of life with an invisible disability that anchor this empathetic story.\" –– Publishers Weekly\n\"BREATHING UNDERWATER is a compelling story of a perfectionist learning to take life as it comes, all the challenges and the opportunities. A must read for anyone who's had a life-long plan they had to adapt.\" –– Molly Horan, author of Epically Earnest\n\"An honest, heartfelt portrait of a young athlete willing to put everything on the line to achieve her dreams. But even more, BREATHING UNDERWATER is an unflinching look at the courage it takes to forge new paths when everything’s stripped away—and, ultimately, discovering what matters most. I loved it.\" –– Jared Reck, author of A Short History of the Girl Next Door and Donuts and Other Proclamations of Love\n\"A sincere story of approaching a new reality with a competitive edge.\" –– Kirkus Reviews\n\"Nash’s book ... should find devoted fans ready to cheer Tess and her team to victory.\"\n–– Booklist starred review", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://bestobservatories.com/place/goldendale-observatory-goldendale-wa.html", "date": "2023-06-06T17:03:56Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224652959.43/warc/CC-MAIN-20230606150510-20230606180510-00546.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9754851460456848, "token_count": 454, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__198549572", "lang": "en", "text": "A History of Goldendale Observatory\nBy D. Hardin\nThe Goldendale Observatory had its beginnings not in Goldendale, but in Vancouver, Washington at Clark Community College. Four members of an amateur astronomy club began working together on a very ambitious project, the building of a 12 inch telescope on Larch Mountain for the college's astronomy department. Only one of the four had a college degree. Don Conner, the most involved of all, was a high school dropout, and apparently somewhat of a problem child. If this inauspicious beginning was not enough, Don, a retired auto parts worker, had multiple sclerosis severe enough to require his use of a wheel chair for most of the project's existence. Don had a driving interest in astronomy and making telescopes. He started out during the depression grinding mirrors from glass furniture coasters and emery dust discarded as waste from the Fuller Glass Company. He studied all the material on astronomy he could obtain. As Don became increasingly skilled he enjoyed passing on his skills to young people interested in astronomy and telescope making.\nWorking closely with Don on the grinding, polishing, and constant testing of the observatory's twenty-four and one-half inch, 200 pound Pyrex mirror was Don's long term astronomy club buddy, Mack McConnell. Mack was a glass engraver until an allergy forced him to take a job with the Vancouver Water Department. Another member of the foursome, Omer VanVelden, usually called \"Van\", was an employee of Weber Machine Company. Van worked nights and weekends manufacturing all the intricate gears, shafts, and fittings needed for the new large telescope.\nLess involved in mirror grinding, John Marshall's role was nonetheless crucial. Marshall, a former electrician, did the work on the wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical components. One day John told Don Conner, \"I think I can talk the college into financing a large mirror blank. What do you say to a twenty-four and one-half inch?\" Perhaps that was the moment the telescope at Goldendale was born. Fitting action to words, John had the 200 pound, five inch thick Pyrex disk on order before the other three members of the group hardly knew what happened.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.davehess.com/tim-keller-media-archive-link/", "date": "2023-05-30T07:32:03Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224645417.33/warc/CC-MAIN-20230530063958-20230530093958-00220.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9542689919471741, "token_count": 234, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__105017606", "lang": "en", "text": "If you are not aware, Tim Keller is the Pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan (New York City, not Kansas). In 2001 he started a Church Planting Center that has planted over 100 churches since!\nYou may have heard of his book The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism which was on the New York Times Best Seller List for quite a while. It is directed primarily toward the postmodern skeptic. Last August he released a follow up book, geared more toward the religious person called The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith.\nI really enjoy listening to and reading Tim Keller’s solidly biblical, intelligent, fresh perspective. As intelligent as he is, he nevertheless communicates with great gentleness and is extremely down-to-earth. Unfortunately, these things don’t usually go hand-in-hand, but they are present in Pastor Keller’s teaching and ministry. I thank God for him, and for his ministry.\nWhether you are new to Keller or are already a fan you may enjoy this treasure trove of free Keller articles and audio.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://idaax.com/coapsharp/", "date": "2023-03-22T16:04:58Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-14/segments/1679296943845.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20230322145537-20230322175537-00656.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8521832823753357, "token_count": 118, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-14", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-14__0__112948119", "lang": "en", "text": "CoAPSharp is the world’s first implementation of Constrained Application Protocol (CoAP, learn more) on the Microsoft’s .NET Micro Framework. With thousands of downloads, it remains the most popular open source (LGPL) CoAP implementation on the .NET platform.\nThe CoAP library can be recompiled for any other .NET framework flavor. It brings Internet of Things to the C# and .NET community.\nNOTE: CoAPSharp was originally developed by EXILANT. It is now acquired by Idaax.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://thecandlereview.com/blog/the-enchanting-aroma-of-old-books-indulge-your-inner-bookworm-with-the-book-inspired-candle/", "date": "2024-02-28T16:24:33Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947474737.17/warc/CC-MAIN-20240228143955-20240228173955-00216.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.892950713634491, "token_count": 613, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__189467403", "lang": "en", "text": "Calling all bookworms, literary aficionados, and connoisseurs of cozy reading experiences! Are you ready to embark on an olfactory adventure that will transport you to a world of literary enchantment? Look no further than the Book Inspired Candle by Smells Like Books Candle Co, a small business that has mastered the art of capturing the mesmerizing scent of old books in a single, hand-poured creation. Prepare to ignite your imagination and elevate your reading rituals to a whole new level of sensory delight!\nWith meticulous craftsmanship, each candle is hand-poured in a classic, contemporary glass jar that adds an elegant touch to any decor. The attention to detail is impeccable, ensuring a clean burn and a long-lasting experience that lingers throughout your reading sessions. Plus, the 100% cotton wick ensures a smooth and even burn, allowing you to immerse yourself in the ambiance without any disruptions.\nLet’s talk scents. The top notes of aged papyrus set the stage, conjuring images of ancient libraries filled with the wisdom of the ages. The heart notes of leather, ozone, and lignin weave together, evoking the nostalgic aroma of flipping through the pages of a treasured book, feeling the texture beneath your fingertips, and losing yourself in the story’s embrace. Finally, the base notes of sandalwood, mahogany, and amyris provide a grounding presence, adding depth and warmth to the olfactory journey.\nNot only does the Book Inspired Candle transport you to a literary paradise, but it also aligns with your ethical choices. Certified vegan and cruelty-free, this candle is a guilt-free indulgence for those who care about the planet and its inhabitants. It’s free from phthalates, GMOs, and toxins, allowing you to enjoy the captivating scent without compromising your values.\nBy supporting Smells Like Books Candle Co, you’re not just purchasing a candle. You’re supporting a small business brand that shares your passion for literature and aims to enhance your reading experience. It’s a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of creating a sensory haven that nurtures your love for books.\nSo, fellow book enthusiasts, it’s time to elevate your reading rituals with the Book Inspired Candle. Embrace the enchanting aroma of old books, let your imagination take flight, and create an ambiance that truly transports you to the literary realms you adore. Whether you’re curled up with a classic novel or diving into a new adventure, this candle will be your steadfast companion, illuminating your path as you journey through the pages of countless stories.\nIndulge your senses, ignite your passion for reading, and let the Book Inspired Candle become an object of desire that embodies the magic of books in every flicker of its flame. It’s time to unlock a new chapter of sensory bliss in your reading sanctuary. Happy reading, fellow bookworms!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://sensualsingapore.blog/titles-under-premium-sub/", "date": "2023-11-30T14:51:02Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-50/segments/1700679100227.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20231130130218-20231130160218-00470.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9349274039268494, "token_count": 128, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-50", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-50__0__202051484", "lang": "en", "text": "These are the recent titles that are released into the premium subscription. New published works will be added on a weekly basis. ( Every Friday ). Subscribers will be able to access all new titles published within the stated date range. Please go through the titles to see if the ones you are interested in are available before subscribing. List of offerings will be refreshed regularly with older works cycled out monthly.\nPremium Sub includes archived titles, and new works published from 1/6/2023 – 30/11/2023. Upon login, you will be able to read the full work from the page itself.\nPremium Subscription titles", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://testbanks.net/product/business-ethics-concepts-and-cases-7th-edition-velasquez-test-bank/", "date": "2014-09-16T11:24:00Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-41/segments/1410657114926.36/warc/CC-MAIN-20140914011154-00059-ip-10-196-40-205.us-west-1.compute.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8827465176582336, "token_count": 182, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-41", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-41__0__215223921", "lang": "en", "text": "Complete Test Bank for Business Ethics – Concepts and Cases 7th Edition Velasquez\n- All the files are in electronic format (Doc, Pdf). no shipping address required.\n- Files will be sent via Emails IMMEDIATELY after you place the order.\n- All the chapters will be included.\nThis is not a textbook or an electronic version of the textbook. We provide test banks and solutions manuals only.\nTest Bank is a collection of every question and answer your Instructor could possibly use when creating an exam or a quiz for your course. The Test Bank can be called test bank, test banks, TB, test questions, exam bank, question bank, past papers, exam questions and exam book.\nSolutions Manual is exactly what it says. The answers to all the questions and case studies in your text book, but usually broken down into more understandable steps separated by chapters.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://coralbloomstudio.com/products/buy-blossom-cotton-tea-towels-online", "date": "2022-07-07T04:34:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656104683683.99/warc/CC-MAIN-20220707033101-20220707063101-00393.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8905623555183411, "token_count": 152, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__284484707", "lang": "en", "text": "Blossom Cotton Tea towelRegular price R 300.00\nThis CoralBloom bestseller is a creative take on a kitchen essential\nEnjoy a touch of colour in your kitchen with this pure cotton tea towel. A perfect gift celebrating the emblematic Cherry Blossom of Spring ~ Pretty in pink! Featuring illustrations from the 18th to the 20th century, reworked specially for CoralBloom.\n- Size: 44cm x 64cm\n- Printed with eco-friendly water-based ink on durable 100% cotton\n- Each item is lovingly made by hand and features elegant mitered corners\n- Hand wash in cold water & iron on reverse, colours may soften with time\nImages courtesy of Biodiversity Heritage Library, contributed by Peter H. Raven Library", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.insuranceriskmanagementpartners.com/let-freedom-ring-the-story-behind-independence-day/", "date": "2024-02-22T12:07:18Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00241.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9279792904853821, "token_count": 815, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__11368613", "lang": "en", "text": "As fireworks light up the night sky and the smell of barbecue fills the air, we gather each year to celebrate Independence Day. But have you ever wondered why we commemorate this special day? Independence Day, also known as the Fourth of July, is a time for picnics, parades, and patriotic festivities. It’s a day of unity, pride, and remembrance. In this article, we’ll explore the significance of Independence Day and why it holds such a special place in our hearts. So, grab a sparkler and let’s embark on a journey to discover the roots of this cherished holiday.\nThe Birth of a Nation\nThe story of Independence Day begins with the birth of a nation—our nation, the United States of America. On July 4, 1776, the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence, a revolutionary document that declared the thirteen American colonies free and independent from British rule. This momentous occasion marked the birth of the United States as a sovereign nation, founded on principles of liberty, equality, and self-governance.\nA Quest for Freedom\nTo understand the true essence of Independence Day, we must delve into the motivations behind the quest for freedom. The American colonists sought to break free from the oppressive grip of British rule, yearning for self-determination and the ability to govern themselves. They believed in the fundamental rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. The Declaration of Independence became a beacon of hope, uniting the colonists and inspiring them to fight for their rights and future.\nStruggles and Sacrifices\nThe path to independence was not easy. The American Revolution, a long and arduous conflict, was fought with determination, bravery, and sacrifice. The colonists faced countless challenges, including battles, hardships, and the loss of lives. From the iconic Boston Tea Party to the legendary bravery of the Minutemen at Lexington and Concord, the American people displayed unwavering resilience in their fight for freedom.\nBuilding a Nation\nIndependence Day is not only a celebration of freedom but also a tribute to the visionaries who laid the foundation for our great nation. After securing independence, the Founding Fathers embarked on the monumental task of constructing a new government and shaping the principles that would guide the nation. The United States Constitution, ratified in 1787, established a framework for democracy, balancing power among the branches of government and protecting the rights of its citizens. The ideals of liberty, justice, and equality became the cornerstones of the young nation.\nThe Spirit of Independence\nIndependence Day is not just a historical milestone; it is a celebration of the enduring spirit of independence that defines the American people. It’s a day to honor the values that have shaped our nation—values such as freedom of speech, religious tolerance, and the pursuit of happiness. It’s a day to reflect on the progress we have made as a society and the work that remains to be done.\nCelebrating Independence Day\nEach year, on the Fourth of July, we come together as a nation to celebrate Independence Day. It’s a day of parades, fireworks, barbecues, and spending time with loved ones. It’s a time to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy and to remember the sacrifices made by those who came before us. Whether we’re watching a parade or gathering for a picnic, we unite in our shared love for this great country.\nSo, as we celebrate Independence Day, let’s remember the significance of this special day. It’s a reminder of the courage, resilience, and vision of our founding fathers and the countless men and women who have fought to preserve our freedom. It’s a day to honor the values that make our nation unique and to reflect on the progress we’ve made. As the fireworks illuminate the sky, let freedom ring in our hearts, and may we continue to cherish and protect the precious gift of independence. Happy Fourth of July!", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.arbitration-icca.org/icca-congress-book-singapore-now-available", "date": "2023-06-04T01:42:16Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-23/segments/1685224649348.41/warc/CC-MAIN-20230603233121-20230604023121-00433.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9393880367279053, "token_count": 130, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2023-23", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2023-23__0__59092101", "lang": "en", "text": "ICCA Congress Book Singapore now available\nDelegates to the 2012 Congress in Singapore will receive a copy of ICCA Congress Series No. 17: \"International Arbitration, The Coming of a New Age\" by post in the coming weeks. The volume is also available for purchase on-line at www.kluwerlaw.com. The volume opens with Governing Board Member Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon's much-discussed keynote address, and is followed by papers presented by some of the world's leaders in the field of arbitration. Click here for more information or to order. You may also view the complete Table of Contents here.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.seed-scale.org/node/51", "date": "2017-04-29T03:24:25Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917123270.78/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031203-00593-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8615314364433289, "token_count": 234, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__247648753", "lang": "en", "text": "You are hereSEED-SCALE ToolKit\nThis ToolKit and Teaching Manual have been designed and are intended for use by Social Facilitators and Master Trainers of SEED-SCALE to promote and support holistic and sustainable approaches by social entrepreneurs and development workers. The content and modules of this training toolkit are presented in the following manner:\n- Each module contains a specific set of Teaching Objectives, which reflect the core concepts and/or practical approaches that are necessary for understanding the proposed learning content within each module.\n- Each module begins with a brief discussion of the underlying social theories upon which the module’s content is premised. These discussions of social theory provide supporting evidence from the social and natural sciences about explanations of “Why” that are commonly associated with the applications of “How” to practice SEED-SCALE.\n|SEED-SCALE Flip Charts for Teaching.pdf||193.35 KB|\n|SEED-SCALE Teaching Aids.pdf||109.14 KB|\n|SEED-SCALE as a Grantmaking Tool.pdf||138.12 KB|", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://www.portmoodyesc.com/what-now-finding-work-for-graduates/", "date": "2019-03-19T14:52:42Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-13/segments/1552912201996.61/warc/CC-MAIN-20190319143502-20190319165502-00499.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.911037802696228, "token_count": 122, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-13", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-13__0__163544910", "lang": "en", "text": "November 10, 7-8 pm – Port Moody Library Workshop\nHave you been looking for a career after graduation? Is it taking longer than you expected? Frustrated and unsure of next steps?\nGet advice on job searching techniques from someone who’s been there and learn new strategies to get a job (soon)! We’ll discuss Social Media use, invisible job market, networking and community resources.\nThis program is provided by WorkBC – Training Innovations, Port Moody.\nPlease register with the Port Moody Library –\nDownload this poster for more information: Grad Job Search Event Poster", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://dailyboard.org/chuck-schumer-blasts-downright-orwellian-school-book-bans.html", "date": "2022-06-27T18:08:59Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-27/segments/1656103337962.22/warc/CC-MAIN-20220627164834-20220627194834-00542.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9467098712921143, "token_count": 561, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-27", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-27__0__238091565", "lang": "en", "text": "Chuck Schumer Blasts ‘Downright Orwellian’ School Book Bans\nSenate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Wednesday denounced the growing wave of school book bans as “deeply disturbing and downright Orwellian.”\n“These modern-day efforts from the far right to ban hundreds of books from the top down are dangerous — patently un-American,” Schumer said in a speech on the Senate floor.\n“This right-wing cancel culture should be resoundingly condemned,” he added, borrowing a term that Republicans frequently rail against.\nConservatives are targeting school libraries in what experts are calling a historic and concerted book banning effort, censoring materials dealing with race, sexuality and gender from schools.\nThat includes “Maus,” a Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel about the horrors of the Holocaust, with Jews depicted as mice and Nazis as cats. A Tennessee school board voted unanimously this month to ban the book from its eighth-grade curriculum, citing “objectionable language” and nudity.\nParents and school boards in Texas and other Republican-controlled states have called for the removal of dozens of other books dealing with themes they have declared offensive.\n“Why are we sexualizing our precious children?” one Texas parent said at a school board meeting in November after she spoke out against books about LGBTQ relationships and their impact on children.\nA Republican mayor in Mississippi withheld funds from his city’s library until it removed what he called “homosexual material” from its shelves.\n“Sexual connotations are not appropriate for children when they enter the library,” the mayor explained.\nWhen asked about the matter on Wednesday, Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said decisions about literature in schools are usually decided at the local level.\n“As a general rule, I don’t favor banning age-appropriate and subject-appropriate books for children,” Cornyn said. “They need to hear a diversity of views. I think [Supreme Court Justice Louis] Brandeis said it best: The best solution to erroneous information is more information.”\nSchumer defended the censored literature as “vital” to society because it can “expand people’s understanding of the world around us.”\n“We don’t need to look that far into history to see what happens when we go down the dangerous road of censorship and suppression, when free expression is weakened ― the mob is empowered,” Schumer said. “The groundwork is laid for further discrimination, intimidation and, God forbid, increased violence.”", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.dickgrove.com/store/p18/The_Secrets_to_Great_Improvisation.html", "date": "2024-02-22T10:38:14Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2024-10/segments/1707947473738.92/warc/CC-MAIN-20240222093910-20240222123910-00616.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9070713520050049, "token_count": 192, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2024-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2024-10__0__32505335", "lang": "en", "text": "The Secrets to Great Improvisation\nYou'll get more than you can imagine from this DVD / Book / CD Package. Dick explains and demonstrates some very important aspects of professional sounding improvisational approaches including:\n- Playing Over Chord Changes\n- Playing Through Chord Changes\n- Melodic Contour\n- Melodic Phrasing in Context to Form\nPlay-along CD Practice Tracks for all instruments including:\n- Treble Clef Instruments\n- Bass Clef Instruments\n- B-flat Instruments\n- E-flat Instruments\nDick shows you how to solo and approach your playing in ways that will make a difference in 5 minutes!\nHe explains clearly, how to hear the nuances that make a difference between wandering along with your solo and really playing ideas that make melodic sense! Do yourself a favor and get this one-of-a-kind home study lesson that really teaches.\nIncludes DVD, Audio CD, and Textbook", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://montaukclub.com/the-montauk-club/club-history/original-newspaper-review/", "date": "2017-04-26T23:28:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2017-17/segments/1492917121752.57/warc/CC-MAIN-20170423031201-00043-ip-10-145-167-34.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9588989615440369, "token_count": 576, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2017-17", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2017-17__0__148934474", "lang": "en", "text": "Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper\nNovember 1, 1890\nTHE MONTAUK CLUB, BROOKLYN\nWe give on this page an illustration of the new club-house of the Montauk Club of Brooklyn, which in a very short time has become one of the representative social clubs of that city. The building is located on one of the highest points of Prospect Heights, and is in every respect admirably adapted to the uses to which it is to be put. It is four stories high, with basement, and is constructed in the richest style of Venetian architecture.\nThe first floor has a reception-room, library, and reading-room, a café and morning-room, all reached from the main hall and communicating. On the second floor are the billiard and card rooms, together with the director’s room; while on the third is the main dining-room, the ladies’ dining-room, and the ladies’ parlor. This provision for ladies is a new and promises to be a very popular feature. The ladies’ entrance connects with all the rooms directly, both by staircase and elevator, without passing through any of the halls of the club proper. It is the purpose of the members of the club that their wives and daughters shall share with them all the enjoyments and pleasures which membership in the Montauk is expected to afford, and in this respect they set a very proper and commendable example. The dining-rooms can be thrown together and tables extended the full length of this room and across the plaza end, when two hundred can be comfortably entertained. On the fourth floor are sleeping apartments with bath and toilet rooms. Entirely cut off by fire-proof partitions from other rooms on this floor is the kitchen, which, with its storage and cool rooms, is in communication by means of dummy waiters with the serving-rooms on the floor below. On the upper floor, in the roof, are the laundry and steward’s quarters. A grand balcony will extend around the building at the fourth story level, and underneath this will be a frieze, two and a half feet in width, consisting of a panorama in red and yellow terra-cotta, illustrative of the progress of American civilization. It is the opinion of all who have inspected the new building and examined its interior, that the building committee is entitled to the very heartiest praise for the excellent taste and good judgment which have been displayed in al the arrangements. This committee is composed of J. Rogers Maxwell, Chairman, Leonard Moody, Edward I. Horsman, Rufus T. Griggs, and Albro J. Newton.\nWe hazard nothing in predicting that the Montauk Club will become a most influential factor in the social life of our sister city.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://illinoispixels.wordpress.com/2010/09/22/artstors-images-for-academic-publishing-iap/", "date": "2018-06-25T13:24:09Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2018-26/segments/1529267867885.75/warc/CC-MAIN-20180625131117-20180625151117-00565.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9136617183685303, "token_count": 139, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2018-26", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2018-26__0__78947405", "lang": "en", "text": "Ever notice the little icons below the image thumbnails while you’re browsing ARTstor? One of the icons simply says “IAP,” which means images for academic publishing. This ARTstor program “seeks to facilitate scholarship in the arts by reducing the costs associated with publishing images in academic journals and similar publications.” Images with an IAP icon associated with them are available to use free of charge in scholarly publications. There are currently 6,700 images provided by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and 3,900 images from the Mellink Archive at Bryn Mawr College. For more information regarding this program, click here or contact ARTstor.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://ashleybucci.com/How-to-read-an-ebook-without-an-ereader.html", "date": "2019-10-16T15:14:45Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-43/segments/1570986668994.39/warc/CC-MAIN-20191016135759-20191016163259-00384.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9583784341812134, "token_count": 512, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-43", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-43__0__150078069", "lang": "en", "text": "Here are a couple of easy ways to read an ebook without an e-reader:\n1) Most ebooks have free reading software right on the site where you bought them. For example, the Kindle reading app is free to download and available for smartphones, tablets, and your computer. The Nook has the same type of program. This is probably the easiest way to read an ebook as these programs are linked to your account on their websites providing instant reading ability as soon as you have purchased the book.\n2) Download the PDF file version. From here you have two options. You can print it out from this version and place in a three ring binder or you can read on your computer/smartphone/tablet as a .pdf file. I'm not sure about place saving in the PDF format because honestly I use the kindle app on every device I own plus my actual Kindle. It's a problem. I know.\n3) Download and install the free book reading program Calibre. This is an ebook management program that is very easy and free to use. This program comes with the added benefit of being able to open multiple ebook files. Basically if you have some of your e-library in Nook format, some in Kindle, and some in any of the other multitude of formats they are available in Calibre can organize, file, and read all of these from the one program. This is a PC only program so tablets and smartphones are out.\nAnd if none of these options work for you there are plenty of other ones available online. All it takes is a quick Google search and the world of e-reading is thoroughly explored for your convenience.\nBut most importantly....Have Fun and Keep Reading!\nNow don't get me wrong I love physical books. I love books in every form they come in. For a long time I was convinced that I would never love an ebook the same way I loved any piece of my massive physical book collection. Then I moved four times in a single year and I realized that my love of books presented a very real storage and shipping problem. I started reading with the Kindle app and I am so much happier for it. The convenience, the ease, the selection....I could go on and on. That's not to say that I don't still buy the occasional physical copy of a book but now I can keep it to a more reasonable level. I also took some time at the beginning to save up for an e-reader, which can be expensive.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.luckypenguinfortune.com/single-post/2018/05/15/Right-thoughts-right-words-right-action-Reflections-on-the-New-Moon-15th-May-2018", "date": "2020-02-24T05:11:11Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-10/segments/1581875145897.19/warc/CC-MAIN-20200224040929-20200224070929-00318.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9053075313568115, "token_count": 470, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-10", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-10__0__33355243", "lang": "en", "text": "This month's New Moon falls at 24 Taurus 36, conjunct fixed star Capulus; the sword hilt in the constellation Perseus. By Ptolemy's reckoning, this star is of the nature of Mercury and Mars. It bestows a determined and headstrong nature, not easily swayed from a chosen course; Shakespeare chose Capulet (derived from the same Latin root) to name one of the warring families of the reckless and headstrong lovers in his most well-known play.\nThe first aspect the New Moon makes is a trine to Mars, exalted in Capricorn, further underlining the warrior-like energy of this New Moon. The harmonious nature of the aspect encourages us to temper our actions with intellect, much as Minerva's gift of a shield of wisdom helped Perseus combat the Gorgon Medusa and the sea monster Cetus. There are parallels to be drawn with the Buddhist concept of 'right action'; the sixth part of the Eightfold Path which counsels us to act honourably and with respect for the lives and will of everything living.\nOne of the greatest achievements of the magicians of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn was to develop a system of correspondences where tarot cards, mythology, astrology and Kabbalah are interlinked. In this system, the myth of Perseus and Andromeda corresponds with the tarot card 'The Lovers', Gemini the Twins, the Hebrew letter Zayin (meaning 'sword') and the path on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life which links Binah (Saturn, Wisdom, Understanding) with Tiphareth (the Sun, Beauty, Harmony) The essence of this path, and the opportunity of this month's New Moon, is the alchemy which arises from the fusion of opposites, the balance between the senses and the intellect, and the harmonious unity of the personality with the higher self which leads to knowledge of the true will:\n\"The boat responded\nGaily, to the hand expert with sail and oar\nThe sea was calm, your heart would have responded\nGaily, when invited, beating obedient\nTo controlling hands\"\nThe Wasteland by T.S. Eliot\nNew Moon chart set for Greenwich, London 11:48 (GMT) via AstroGold for mobile", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://policyintegrity.org/publications/reports/P105", "date": "2022-08-13T06:29:54Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2022-33/segments/1659882571909.51/warc/CC-MAIN-20220813051311-20220813081311-00176.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9312443137168884, "token_count": 450, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2022-33", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2022-33__0__180627848", "lang": "en", "text": "Consensus and Open Questions\nEconomists and Climate Change: Consensus and Open Questions describes and analyzes the results of a survey sent to 289 economic experts on climate change. Over 84% of the respondents to the poll said that the effects of global warming will create significant risks to important sectors of the United States and global economies.\nThe Economic Benefits of Climate Legislation\nThis brief compiles estimates from several different federal agencies, and calculates that the economic benefits of the emissions cap in the Waxman-Markey bill likely dwarf the costs by as much as 9-to-1 or more. The benefit to cost ratio was determined using the EPA’s previously released (and peer reviewed) cost estimates and a newly released “social cost of carbon” estimate from an interagency process which provides a conservative dollar figure for the benefits of greenhouse gas reductions.\nThe Economic Case for Coal Ash Regulation\nNo More Excuses: The Economic Case for Coal Ash Regulation is a brief but careful analysis which reveals several compelling findings on the regulation of the toxic by-product of coal combustion. In broad strokes, it is clear that the benefits of regulating coal ash storage facilities would far outweigh the costs. The benefits of a regulation requiring coal ash to be stored in dry conditions and in synthetically-lined, covered facilities could save tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars per storage facility.\nEPA’s Options and Obligations for Regulating Greenhouse Gases\nThis detailed legal analysis provides an in-depth and thorough discussion of greenhouse gas regulation under the Clean Air Act answering the questions: What are EPA’s obligations under the Clean Air Act, and how far can and should the agency go to regulate greenhouse gases?\nRecommendations for the Next Administration\nFixing Regulatory Review: Recommendations for the Next Administration provides a set of recommendations for the Obama Administration to improve the process of regulatory review. It includes ten principles that should inform regulatory review and cost-benefit analysis of regulation, as well as a detailed markup of the Executive Order signed by President William Jefferson Clinton that established the structure of review that is currently in place.\nViewing all publications in Reports\nPage 22 of 23", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://www.manfred-sauer-stiftung.de/en/foundation/web-portal/", "date": "2019-07-22T18:51:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2019-30/segments/1563195528208.76/warc/CC-MAIN-20190722180254-20190722202254-00228.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.8583856225013733, "token_count": 217, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2019-30", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2019-30__0__164023171", "lang": "en", "text": "The web portal of the Manfred Sauer Foundation for people with spinal cord injury (available in German only).\nThe web portal - a website for people with spinal cord injury, relatives and professionals - is an online reference offering interesting and current information on the subject of \"Living with a spinal cord injury\".\nTwo online editors write articles for the following sections (available in German only):\n- Para- & Tetraplegie (spinal cord injury)\n- Therapie (therapy)\n- Hilfsmittel (aids)\n- Reise & Freizeit (travel & leisure)\n- Recht & Soziales (law & social affairs)\n- Wohnen (habitation)\n- Menschen & Medien (people & media)\nThe portal also includes the \"Journal\" section, which reports on current topics and events relating to life with spinal cord injury, and, since 2018, the column \"Quer Schnittchen\", in which a fictional quadriplegic reports on his everyday life.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "http://makisxm.tumblr.com/post/32666908608/on-october-1-1962-james-meredith-became-the-first", "date": "2014-10-22T13:47:13Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2014-42/segments/1413507447020.15/warc/CC-MAIN-20141017005727-00040-ip-10-16-133-185.ec2.internal.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9594614505767822, "token_count": 136, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2014-42", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2014-42__0__109604892", "lang": "en", "text": "On October 1, 1962 James Meredith became the first African-American student at the University of Mississippi, commonly referred to a Ole Miss. It took 3 applications to Ole Miss, 30,000 US troops, federal Marshals and National Guardsmen, a Supreme Court ruling, the US Attorney General, and the US President to get Meredith through those doors 50 years ago.\nJames Meredith knew what his goals were, and knew the challenges that lay ahead. I can only hope to have 1% of this man’s strength, conviction, and courage.\nP.S. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum has a great digital timeline with government documents about this.", "domain": "library"}
{"url": "https://103cir.com/2019/11/12/disney-announces-missing-marvel-star-wars-movie-release-dates/", "date": "2020-05-25T21:03:19Z", "file_path": "s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2020-24/segments/1590347389355.2/warc/CC-MAIN-20200525192537-20200525222537-00515.warc.gz", "language_score": 0.9534629583358765, "token_count": 672, "dump": "CC-MAIN-2020-24", "global_id": "webtext-fineweb__CC-MAIN-2020-24__0__122051325", "lang": "en", "text": "Disney+ has officially launched in the U.S. and it brings with it a massive library of highly-desirable titles from major brands such as Pixar, National Geographic and, perhaps most importantly, Marvel and Star Wars. Even though these are two of the biggest brands housed under Disney’s massive media umbrella, the new streaming service doesn’t have a complete library for either Star Wars or the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Subscribers need not fret though, as the release dates for key missing titles for both brands have been revealed.\nWhen it comes to the MCU, Disney+ came through at the last minute and delivered a much more expansive selection than had previously been expected. Originally, it appeared as though only a handful of titles were going to be available. However, just ahead of the launch of Disney+, it was revealed that some key titles were added. Captain America: The First Avenger, Iron Man, Ant-Man, Iron Man 2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Doctor Strange, Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Thor: The Dark World, The Avengers, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2, Iron Man 3, Captain Marvel and Avengers: Endgame are all available from the start.\nBut considering there are 23 movies, overall, in the MCU so far, there are some glaring Marvel omissions. On the Star Wars side, both the original trilogy and the prequels are available in their entireties. But some of the more recent additions to a galaxy far, far away, such as The Last Jedi and Solo aren’t available to stream just yet. Via the Disney+ app, several key MCU titles and these remaining Star Wars movies can be searched and, through those searches, the release dates for these titles are revealed. Here’s when to expect some of the missing movies.\n- Future Marvel and Star Wars movie release dates\n- • Thor: Ragnarok – December 5, 2019\n- • Star Wars: The Last Jedi – December 26, 2019\n- • Black Panther – March 4, 2020\n- • Avengers: Infinity War – June 25, 2020\n- • Solo: A Star Wars Story – July 9, 2020\n- • Ant-Man and the Wasp – July 29, 2020\nUnfortunately on the MCU side, both Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home won’t be hitting the service, at least not anytime soon, as the movies were produced by Sony Pictures. So that makes for a complex licensing situation. To that point, Disney had quite a few pre-existing content deals with various companies that prevented them from having some of these titles available when Disney+ debuted.\nSetting that aside, the streaming service will be a huge part of both Star Wars and Marvel in the future. Each franchise has several live-action shows in development that will tie-in heavily with the movies. The Mandalorian is the first ever live-action Star Wars show and it debuted its first episode at launch. On the Marvel side, shows like The Falcon and The Winter Soldier, Loki and Hawkeye will start trickling out in 2020. To see everything available on the service, or to subscribe, head on over to DisneyPlus.com.", "domain": "library"}