![]() ![]() With a range of projects in the works, including the highly anticipated drama Alice and the comedy Land of Dreams, Charles will be lighting up the stage and screen for years to come. In his original roles as EZ in Beau Willmon’s play Lower Ninth and Malcolm in Broke-ology, Charles’ performance was met with rave reviews. ![]() His notable appearances include starring alongside the late Philip Seymour Hoffman in the Labyrinth Theatre Company’s production of Othello. ![]() Constantly pushing the boundaries of his craft, Charles has also guest-starred in a handful of shows like Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Blindspot, Pan AM and Comedy Central’s Drunk History, where he played the iconic Muhammed Ali.īeyond the screen, Charles is an enigmatic theatre actor. He has featured in high action thrillers like Salt, starred in the acclaimed drama series Grey’s Anatomy as Dr Shane Ross, stepped into Black Panther Bunchy Carter’s shoes in Aquarius, and led the chase in NBC’s Taken. No stranger to taking on genre-smashing roles, Charles’s star continues to soar.Ī multi-award winner, Charles has earned several accolades over the years, including a Gold Derby Award and Peabody Award for his work on Friday Night Lights. Determined to sharpen his craft, Charles furthered his education in the arts by studying at the National Institute of Dramatic Arts in Australia. A New York City native, Charles is a graduate of the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University and Drew University. Perhaps best known for playing Brian “Smash” Williams on the cult sports drama series Friday Night Lights, Charles has featured in a broad range of television and film projects ever since. Contents 1 Career 1.1 Filmography 1. Both Deadline and Entertainment Weekly have confirmed that Tessa Ferrer and Gaius Charles who play. Tessa Ferrer and Gaius Charles, who play Leah Murphy and Shane Ross onGrey's Anatomy, will not be returning next season, sources confirm to . Shane Ross Seasons GA: 9 and 10 Gaius Charles played Shane Ross from season nine to season ten of Grey's Anatomy. Prolific actor Gaius Charles has been entertaining audiences since the mid-2000s. It appears Sandra Oh will not be the only 'Greys Anatomy' star making an exit this season. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Along with a transition Scratch-Fade someone developed. I use this transition A LOT when scratch mixing video with my MIDI compatible Ecler Nuo 4 mixer and TCV's. move the fader to the right and cuts to the video on the right when barely moved. ![]() like a scratch mixer when scratching having the crossfader set to a very sharp curve. Left-cut transition cut the to the next video when moving the fader to the left BARELY. I tweaked the cut transition to be used for scratching video. I am sure one of you guys who do this like it was second nature can whip this right out. I since re-installed windows and can't remember the software I used to make it or had any saved files of the process. I would love to have it for version 4 but I haven't a clue on how I did the first one. I was barely able to get the DLL file and that is all. I played around a while back to make a tweak to an existing transition. O small visuals glitches corrected (cues, sliders, vst. O fast rewind past begining crash corrected O jumping further while the song is loading, or loading a new song, can't make the software to skip anymore O delete_cue, play_stutter, pause_stop, select_loop, etc. O key_offset (will sound better when new HQ mastertempo is ready. O new consistent effect/sample/video action names (old deprecated names still compatible for old skins, but no longer displayed) O new video option: load plugin when no video available O warning message if skin resolution unsupported O compatible with 48Khz soundcards (ASIO and KS) O database scan no longer enter sensitive folders like "local settings" or "application data" O broadcast of titles fixed (can be disabled with "BroadcastShowTitles" in registry) O new video fx plugins: SlideShow, Camera, Sonique O soundsetup automatically detects u46dj, maya, djconsole or dxm01usb cards with fast setup O new "performance" optimization page in options Profanos to pliktrologio einai USB kai kapou ekei einai to problima. apo ti stigmi pou den mporeis 'epitides' na to ksanakaneis den einai bug. djdad PRO Infinity Development Manager Member since 2005. This part of topic is old and might contain outdated or incorrect information. O individual mastertempo on each deck (key lock) Topic: Virtual dj v4.xx erwtiseis kai apantiseis edw. O new skin possibilities (visual type="rotate", etc, check basic skin) O new option in TCV/TCCD: browser track (work without needing a new TCV) click on the transition button goes in smart mode O new video transition mode: click on the video preview to go from one deck to another (right click for temporary, double click for instantaneous). O songs with a BPM more than +/-10 from the actual bpm have a special icon in the browser (range can be change in registry "SimilarBpmRange") O compatibility with MSN's "what I'm listening to" O import of all SSL crates on fresh install O import of iTunes playlists on fresh install O sound Plugins can now apply on: Song (as before), Mixer Line (like old scratch), or Master. O compatible with SSL crates (added only if fresh install) O new plugins: VideoEffect/Text, SoundEffect/Ke圜hanger O plugin stability improved (including VST) O plugin can display strings on the default interface (with declare_parameter) O browser icons can now be changed in skin Sync is now smoother, and samples are correctly beatlocked even on TCV Some transitions will automatically crossfade when activated, while newer ones will put themselves in "smart mode", where the crossfader moves automatically to match what you're doing on the turntables. O video transitions can now be "activated". O turntable pitch and software pitch are better integrated ![]() ![]() ![]() Teamster trucks drove by, honking in support, while thousands of members of SAG-AFTRA, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Writers Guild of America, and other unions danced and cheered, holding their signs high. The chapter will be formally awarded at the Honor Awards Breakfast during the MCUL/CUSG 2018 Annual Convention & Exposition in Traverse City, June 6–9.SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Secretary-Treasurer Joely Fisher, VP Los Angeles Michelle Hurd, VP New York and New York Local President Ezra Knight, and Executive Director, New York Local, Labor Policy and International Affairs Rebecca Damon were joined in Times Square by members and sister unions to show solidarity, cheer on speakers and call for a fair contract for working actors. Komen Race for the Cure, and Friends of Foster Kids. The chapter further leverages its effectiveness by prioritizing five local charities: Mission of Mercy (Michigan Dental Association), Habitat for Humanity, Pets for Vets, Susan G. The Metro East Chapter Charity Committee has donated more than $307,000 to support charities in metro Detroit since forming in 2008. Additionally, with the need for hurricane relief on everyone’s mind last fall, the Metro East Chapter donated $3,000 to op, a fund created by the National Credit Union Foundation to provide disaster relief. The 2017 outing featured 15 credit unions and 108 golfers, and raised $17,000. Lastly, the chapter hosts a golf outing each fall to raise funds for the following year’s charities. This year’s event hosted attendees from 18 different credit unions for a fun night of bingo and fundraising. The chapter also hosts an annual employee appreciation night each March. Through the collaborative effort of these individuals, we made a positive impact in our community.” Seventy-five representatives from 10 credit unions united to help underprivileged families secure a home through Habitat for Humanity. “Credit unions have shown this commitment through our support of local charities and donating time and resources to help support their missions. “Credit unions were founded on the philosophy of people helping people and have always been deeply connected to the communities we serve,” said Drema Isaac, president and CEO of FreeStar Financial Credit Union and chair of the Metro East Chapter. The charity committee secured a Michigan Credit Union Foundation grant, which helped purchase much-needed power tools for Habitat for Humanity, Money Works books to pass out to fellow volunteers and matching T-shirts to further promote the chapter’s unity. Beyond generating donations inside branches, volunteers from 10 credit unions worked full days at six sites, helping with two home projects in Macomb County and at the Habitat ReStore, which sells used goods to fund future home projects. This gave the chapter’s credit unions a chance to come together to volunteer for a united cause, helping community members achieve strength, stability and independence to build better lives. In May 2017, 75 credit union workers of the Metro East Chapter volunteered with Macomb County Habitat for Humanity. The chapter encompasses 28 credit unions throughout southeast Michigan, with assets ranging from $100 million to more than $1 billion, and aims to create a message of unity for community benefit. As the 2017 winner of the Michigan Credit Union League Chapter Effectiveness Award, the Metro East Chapter of Credit Unions is a prime example of community impact through collaboration. ![]() ![]() ![]() Plus there is a wide range of options and accessories available. Swedish stainless steel reed and 1280 lightweight Texsolv heddles are included. So keep reading for more about each of these looms perfect for your dining or craft table. Non-slip rubber feet give extra stability. The solid Silver Beech hard wood is lacquered for long-lasting good looks. The stand folds flat for easy transport and storage. This loom features an overhead beater, which has an automatic bounce back. The loom fits onto the stand with no screws required. The Ashford 16-shaft table loom is available in a 61cm (24') weaving width. Each shaft can be lifted simply and quickly and is independent enabling a wide variety of patterns to be woven. Strong frame made from solid Silver Beech hard wood to match your loom with 2 handy shelves made for the Ashford 16 shaft Folding Table Loom. Levers are within easy reach for comfortable weaving. Large beam to beam depth of 73cm (28 12') the same as all our table looms. The Brooklyn Four Shaft Loom provides new and experienced weavers with all the features they need to weave amazing fabric. The overhead beater, with automatic bounce back, gives a wonderful shed and even beating. It makes weaving multi-shaft patterns simple and easy. We are currently backordered on the 24 8 shaft but have the 4 shaft and 16 shaft in stock, as well the 16 and 32 looms. *Shipped directly from Ashford via DHL express.Popular because it is easy to use and so versatile, the Ashford 16 shaft table loom is in demand with both beginner and experienced weavers.Ĭonvenient 61cm (24ins) weaving width. They are designed to take up less space but can offer 4, 8 or 16-shafts for very. Only 1 available Reeds for Rigid Heddle Loom 16' 33.75 Reed, Ashford 24 ' rigid heddle reeds. Heddle hooks, learn to weave on the table loom booklet. Code, Description, Our Price LSSS610, Table Loom Stand for Sixteen Shaft Loom 60cm, 555.00 REED410060, Stainless Steel Reed 6dpi for Table Loom 41cm / 16. Table looms offer some advantages for the weaver not found in other looms. Only 1 available Ashford Katie Table Loom. Swedish stainless steel reed 12dpi (48/10cm),Ģ x lacquered shuttles 56cm (22″), cross and warp sticks, ![]() ![]() Swedish stainless steel reed and 1280 lightweight Texsolv heddles are included. Popular because it is easy to use and so versatile, the Ashford 16 shaft table loom is in demand with both beginner and. ![]() The solid Silver Beech hardwood is lacquered for long-lasting good looks. Each shaft can be lifted simply and quickly and is independent enabling a wide variety of patterns to be woven. The overhead beater for best weaving shed, with automatic bounce back, gives a wonderful shed and even beating. Popular because it is easy to use and so versatile, the Ashford 16 shaft table loom is in demand with both beginner and experienced weavers. 16 Shaft Table Loom Portable multishaft weaving - one weaving width 24 (60cm) - overhead beater for best weaving shed - lacquered Popular because it is. ![]() ![]() ![]() Some of them have decided that with the risk factors like being around kids in an enclosed area, they just don’t feel comfortable continuing driving or becoming a bus driver in the first place. “We have a lot of drivers who are semi-retired,” Koppenhaver said. “The pandemic has affected the employee pool, particularly because many former/current/potential drivers fall in a higher risk category due to their age,” the DOE’s May wrote. But many of those people are older, which means there’s. ![]() Working only part time can be a draw for retirees or others looking for some extra income, of course. Koppenhaver said contractors even lose drivers to school districts that hire their own drivers and can offer them benefits and extra work during the day, say, in the cafeteria. School bus drivers work part time hours, so even if their hourly wage were higher they could get more money elsewhere. Here are some of the issues that have been stacking up. “Some of these jobs require fewer skills, less stress and offer more flexible hours than driving a school bus.” “Employers in many sectors are competing for a limited workforce,” Alison May, a spokesperson for the Delaware Department of Education, said in an email. Multiple people we spoke to for this article, from bus contractors to state employees, mentioned the heavy responsibilities bus drivers face, the steep requirements for qualifying as a driver, and the fact that they can get better pay in similar jobs elsewhere - all that, in addition to the fact that employers in general are now struggling to find workers and many bus drivers are older people who are concerned about the risks from COVID. Teachers were surely thrilled to finally find something to do with their time. In 2019, an Indiana school district even offered teachers $18,000 to take on bus driving as a second job, the Indianapolis Star reported, saying the district had struggled for years to find drivers. In a 2018 article addressing the issue, School Transportation News fretted, “All indications are that the situation has worsened.” Those who have been following such things since before they became national news agree that the bus driver shortage predates the pandemic. Support our local news coverage: Subscribe to the Delaware Independent School buses at Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center in Greenwood. She finds that alarming, given the need for social distancing and the way small children don’t keep their masks up. ![]() “My oldest son’s school even emailed us and told us they are running full buses and that even some children will probably have to sit 3 to a seat.”Ī local bus driver backed that up, saying her contractor lost several drivers right before school started, and they are indeed having to put three children to a seat. “As a parent of 3 children who ride buses, I’ve noticed they are taking longer to come home,” one parent wrote in a local Facebook group for western Sussex County. “We’ve been able to absorb it so far,” he said, but eventually “it could become a very stressful situation as far as the crowding of buses.” Dustin Weller, transportation supervisor there, said last week the district has 51 buses under contract, and they are down six drivers. Lake Forest is among the many Delaware districts being affected by the shortage. “That’s a bigger issue, especially when retail service jobs are now offering what we’re being given to give the drivers, per hour,” he said. Once he’s taken out other costs, what’s left for driver pay is just under $16 an hour, Koppenhaver said. The state has a complex formula for paying bus contractors that’s been around since the 70s, and considers fuel costs, mileage, maintenance and driver pay, among other factors. The hourly rate for bus drivers hasn’t changed much in years, said Bob Koppenhaver of RJK Transportation, a bus contractor serving the Milford School District who has been in the business almost 40 years. One local bus contractor thinks he has a pretty good idea where to start, though: More money for drivers. It’s a problem years in the making and a lot of issues converged to make it the huge headache it is now, industry insiders say. The kids are back in school - but getting them to and from the building has been a headache, just as the prophecies this summer foretold. ![]() ![]() ![]() RefWorks, a complete tool, licensed by Utrecht University, supported by many search engines and databases with fast and reliable direct export options, but, being a pure web service, sometimes a bit slower and without a good full text workflow.Zotero, a free, independent and open source tool, with very good ability to recognise and capture bibliographical data on webpages.Mendeley, a free tool primarily built around a full text workflow, with good synchronisation between the desktop application and web interface, with a built in PDF-reader and strong social functions.There are dozens of dedicated reference management tools. Simple systems with limited functionality: Refme or the MyLibrary option in Google Scholar.įor more guidance on choosing a reference management tool, for a comparison chart of functionality and for a quick-start tutorial/training for Mendeley, RefWorks and Zotero visit the full Reference management LibGuide.Fully fledged systems with extended functionality: Mendeley, RefWorks, Zotero.These tools are called reference managers or reference management tools. A big time saver of those tools is the automatic generation of bibliographies with cited literature, in the citation style of your choice (APA, MLA, Nature, Vancouver and more). citing these sources it is wise to use a tool that manages recurring tasks and thus makes your workflow easier and more reliable. If you use a lot of sources and especially if you often write papers etc. You can collect and store the full text/files or just the bibliographic metadata (title, author, publication year etc.) describing these. Those sources can have any form: articles, books, images, data, multimedia and more. Reference management is the way you systematically collect, store, organize, annotate, share and cite sources. In edit|preferences on the 'advanced' tab, change the language to English. Zotero 5.0 has a Dutch interface, I want to change this to English. The 'file editing' should be changed to 'any group member'. Go to Zotero Groups and change the 'library settings'. In the menu at the top op the page choose 'titellijst / results list' and import the title from there.Ĭannot add a pdf to a publication (in a Group) Importing a title doesn't always work on the title description page for a single publication. Try to find the same title in Google Scholar or WorldCat and import it from there.Ĭannot add a title from library catalogue to Zotero Zotero probably can't "read" the web page you're on. For up-to-date information visit the page on system requirements here. ![]() Zotero is in the process of updating the Safari connector. The newest version of Safari is not compatible. Zotero does not seem to be compatible with Safari NB! The online library is significantly more limited in its capabilities. ![]() You can use Zotero without the downloaded/standalone version, and only work with the online version. Recurring issues will be added to this list.Ĭannot install Zotero 5.0 (e.g. Just wondering if anyone else has encountered these problems or if people can duplicate them with the url's provided.If you have problems using Zotero, ask a fellow student or send an email to the subject librarian Chelsea Crane. Instead, the 1st article is downloaded 2 or more times depending on the total number selected. Also if 2 or more items are selected manually and OK is clicked, information on all of the selected articles does not download. The 'select all' and 'deselect all' buttons do NOT work. There is also a problem with this though. If I use something like Google Scholar (e.g., ) and click on the button a red box appears in the bottom right corner of the screen and I get another box that is titled Zotoro Item Selector that allows me to select various documents on the Google Scholar page. Similarly, for pdf pages the button blinks but nothing gets downloaded e.g., When it is not greyed out and I click on it, the button blinks but nothing gets downloaded e.g., The Button appears in the menu bar but it is sometimes greyed out for many web pages although at other times it is not. I then installed the Zotero Connector for Safari but it is not working for me. I downloaded Standalone Alpha and was able to link to my libraries in Firefox no problem. ![]() ![]() ![]() And it won't play iPod-formatted videos-they're too big.īut it's when you get to the Web that the i9 becomes markedly less appealing. Contrary to the spec sheet, our test phone couldn't handle H.264 files. For video, the i9 plays 320-by-240-pixel MPEG-4 or WMV video in full-screen mode and syncs with Windows Media Player 11. The LED flash isn't especially bright, but it'll light up a face in a club. The video mode records smooth if noticeably dark 320-by-240-pixel videos at 15 frames per second (fps). It takes somewhat fuzzy, hypersaturated photos with an odd color cast. The 3.1-megapixel autofocus camera isn't the best out there, but it has the highest resolution you'll find on one of the carrier's handsets. The i9 uses the same adapter as the RAZR 2 V9, which is available for around $15 online. There isn't a standard headphone jack, so you'll have to track down a micro USB–to–headset adapter if you want to use wired headphones. Playlist data doesn't sync, but you can create your own playlists on the phone. They'll play back loud and clear through the speakerphone or through stereo or mono Bluetooth headsets. You can drag and drop AAC, MP3, or WMA music files onto a memory card or sync them over from Windows Media Player using a USB cable (which is not included). It's the carrier's only phone that supports microSD memory cards (our 8GB SanDisk card worked fine) and the only one with a proper music player. The i9 is Boost Mobile's finest music and videophone, though admittedly, that's not saying much. Voice dialing uses the primitive recorded-tag method rather than the superior speaker-independent system. Ringtones are insanely loud, which I've come to expect from a Nextel phone. Although it sounds loud and rich, the speakerphone shows some distortion at top volume, with transmissions sounding a bit hollow. Transmissions over the microphone sound fine, although the phone fuzzes out voices a bit while blanking out background noise. There's no noticeable background hiss in the earpiece, unlike on the less-expensive Motorola i335, and voices sound quieter but more well rounded. Given the i9's price of $300, buying it simply for its voice performance would be overkill, but it does well in this regard, making both voice calls and Nextel push-to-talk (PTT) "chirp" calls, with PTT calls connecting instantly and sounding quite loud. You'll find controls for the speakerphone, volume, walkie-talkie, and the camera, as well as a hold switch and a user-configurable Smart button. ![]() But because the phone can do so much while it's folded closed, there are a plethora of buttons-more than the usual number-on the sides of the phone. You can also fully operate the music and video players with the handset closed. The mode-shifting command buttons let you turn on the flash, switch to video mode, or open your image gallery. Kick the i9 into camera mode and the front screen becomes a viewfinder. That's not a problem here-you can do a lot without opening the phone. When we reviewed the flip Motorola RAZR 2 V9, we lamented that the major carriers didn't take advantage of its external screen. The i9 also has a huge keypad, although I found the large keys flatter than I'd prefer. Much of that real estate is consumed by screens: The 2-inch, 320-by-240-pixel color screen on the outside is surrounded with "mode-shifting" action buttons that appear or disappear depending on what you're doing, while the inside screen is a bit bigger, at 2.2 inches. (According to Sprint, the i9 will also soon be available on standard Sprint Nextel plans.)Ī gigantic slab of a flip phone, the 4.7-ounce i9 measures a broad 2.1 by 4.1 by 6 inches (HWD) when closed and more than 7 inches long after you crack it open. iDen allows for easy walkie-talkie connections-that famous Nextel "chirp"-but suffers from very slow Internet data speeds compared with those of modern 3G networks. However, the network uses the iDen technology, making it incompatible with non-Nextel phones. Boost runs on the old Nextel network (now owned by Sprint), which is nationwide but focuses on major cities and Interstate highway corridors rather than rural areas. In case you're not familiar with Boost Mobile, it's Sprint's prepaid system. While the i9 isn't perfect, it's clearly the prestige handset choice if you use that carrier. It brings high-end features and a touch of class to the $50 per month unlimited calling plan on Boost. The Motorola Stature i9 (for Boost Mobile, $299.99 direct) is the nation's fanciest prepaid phone, looking like neither your typical Nextel handset nor the sort of low-end model most people associate with prepaid accounts. Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security Software. ![]() ![]() Impact investors constantly note that they struggle to identify matching and promising ventures. Moreover, research, due diligence and monitoring costs are high for a single investor.Įven where venture capital could be mobilized, many still fear exiting may be a problem, as potential buyers are hard to find - especially when investing in social/impact enterprises. Investors often associate impact investing with high risk, unaware that many social/impact enterprises are profitable and have great potential. Secondly, even promising new impact investing structures and vehicles still exclude a large group of investors and businesses focusing on early-stage ventures. Numerous calls to action have spurred promising initiatives, but essential challenges remain: Firstly, high transaction costs prevent both investors and impact entrepreneurs from finding fruitful partnerships. Impact investing has become a hot topic and is increasingly being explored by the investor community. This financing gap is particularly problematic for social and impact enterprises, as they not only find themselves stuck in the “missing middle” gap of the ‘post start up pre scale up’ phase with other SMEs, but moreover struggle to find an investor equally committed to their social mission. And yet, a lack of access to finance for SMEs - described as “one of the greater challenges” by the World Economic Forum - has not yet been sufficiently addressed. The considerable political and economic momentum that has been built around social entrepreneurial activity is therefore not surprising. ![]() Thus, these small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may just be the backbone of tomorrow’s global economy. These enterprises not only spur development and market growth, but also ensure the preservation of the very base of our global economy – environmental and social resources. They intend to invest in 16-18 companies, having already invested in four companies.The growth and success of green and inclusive business models with high impact potential is central to the challenges many emerging economies are facing. With Fund II, Ankur Capital aims for entry at the seed stack rounds and targets investments of between $0.5-5 million into each company. They also recently launched Ankur GRO, an initiative to formalize their capital plus approach. ![]() In addition to providing equity capital, the firm partners with the founders, providing technical assistance, training, and support in strategic planning, executive mentoring, finance, marketing, talent acquisition, and operations. Its Fund I backed 14 startups, including tech innovators such as Cropin, String Bio, Niramai, BigHaat, and Jiny. "A powerful example of catalytic capital, Ankur's focus on transformative technology has the potential to improve economic opportunity for low-income individuals across India." "We are excited to support Ankur Capital as one of a select group of major investments that advance the goals of the global Catalytic Capital Consortium initiative," added Debra Schwartz, managing director - impact investments, MacArthur Foundation. Building on their expertise, Fund II will continue to see a focus on agtech, healthtech, fintech, edtech, local language technologies, and deeptech solutions. The firm's core strategy, to invest in entrepreneurs solving real-world problems using innovative technologies for large-scale impact, aligns with this paradigm shift in how markets are being accessed. Manish Diwan, head - strategy partnership and entrepreneurship development, BIRAC. This will benefit the rapidly expanding pipeline of biotech startups that develop technology-led innovative products to address unmet needs for India and the world," shared Dr. We look forward to venture funds like AcE Fund Partner - Ankur Capital and encourage private equity mobilization into the biotech innovation ecosystem. "BIRAC is pleased to partner with Ankur Capital under its Fund of Funds scheme - AcE - to support biotech innovations. With the rapid adoption of new technologies and digitization, emerging markets like India will see more non-English speaking and first-time users migrate online, creating fresh opportunities for more sophisticated and robust tech business models around these next billion users. As with Fund I, we are happy to accelerate this trend with Fund II," said Ritu Verma, co-founder and managing partner, Ankur Capital. ![]() We are witnessing a distinct set of companies that are using India's large and diverse markets to test products before launching abroad. "India is in a unique position to build companies for the next billion users (NBU) that are also globally relevant. ![]() ![]() Buy them directly from the website, or at retailers like Albertsons, Amazon, Claire’s, Costco, Target, Walgreens, Walmart, and more. You can find Squishmallows all over the country, both in-store and online. There’s a Squishmallow size for everyone, including a 3.5-inch clip on, 5-inch, 8-inch, 12-inch, 16-inch, and if you’re really looking to go big or big home, there’s also a 24-inch version for maximum snuggability. Each Squishmallow has its own name and storyline and there are various themes, including food, sea life, fantasy, as well as partnerships with brands like Disney and Sanrio. In fact, almost every review will tell you just how unbelievably soft and squishy (marshmallow-like!) these toys are, and they’re also machine washable so you can keep even the most loved Squishmallow looking fresh and clean. Squishmallows have been around since 2017 and are cute plush toys that can double as a pillow as they’re super huggable and cuddly. What are Squishmallows?īy simply looking at the name, you’d likely guess these are squishy marshmallows, and you wouldn’t be that far off (except they’re not edible). ![]() Squishmallows are so popular that retailers have a hard time keeping them in stock as people try to build their own “Squishmallow Squads.” Whether or not you’ve experienced the joy (or pain) of first-hand Squishmallow hunting, here’s what you need to know about everyone’s new favorite toy. There are over 1,000 of them in a variety of colors, animals, snacks, and more. Squishmallows Pokémon 35cm Togepi Plush Soft Toy. ![]() Squishmallows 40cm Fuzz-A-Mallows Anu the Pink Otter Soft Toy. If you know any young children, you’ve probably seen at least a few of the adorable stuffed creatures laying around. Squishmallow 30cm Fuzz-A-Mallows Palmer the Green Goat Soft Toy. Yes, there’s another new toy that little humans are obsessed with, and they’re called Squishmallows. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 3īut, the questions of why and how can make for stimulating classroom discussions. Laughter can have its own purpose it can provide healing effects, serve to educate, even be regarded as sacred. 2 Another aspect of Tricksters is that they can be humorous, but the humor in Trickster stories is not necessarily meant to be merely entertaining. Tricksters can also act as semi-divine cultural heroes, creating something positive from a potentially destructive situation by virtue of quick wit and intuition. Tricksters can be creators or destroyers, heroes or fools. They are not always negative forces, however. They have a fondness for sly jokes and malicious pranks that can result in harm to either themselves or others. They often play the role in mythology and folklore of one who turns things upside down and inside out. Tricksters the world over share a number of characteristics. Source: the Claremont Colleges Digital library. 1 Figure 1: The Lucky Tea Kettle of Morin Temple by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839–1892), color woodblock print. Loki of Norse mythology is also sometimes regarded as a Trickster. There is Hermes in Greece, the Coyote in North America, the hare Sungura from East Africa (Tanzania and Malawi, for example), and Brer Rabbit from the American South (probably a descendant himself of Sungura), to name only a few. Trickster is one of the world’s oldest mythological figures, and examples abound in mythology and folklore worldwide. Tanuki is one of Japan’s two contributions to the archetypal Trickster, the other being kitsune, or the fox. There, the tanuki was comfortable and sometimes transformed itself into a priest instead of a kettle. In some versions of this tale, the monks decided that the captured kettle was too special to be used, so it was kept in the box. The kettle had turned into tanuki, or rather, a tanuki had turned into a kettle (Figure 1). Finally, someone managed to snatch the little kettle and thrust it into a box. The monks attempted to catch it, but the kettle flew about the room, just out of reach. The priest called in his novices to see the sight, and everyone stood aghast as the furry tea kettle scampered about the room. Re-envisioning Asia: Contestations and Struggles in the Visual ArtsĪ story: Once upon a time, a priest at a temple called Morinji was about to hang a tea kettle over the fire when it suddenly sprouted a head, tail, and feet.Distinguished Service to the Association for Asian Studies Award.Distinguished Contributions to Asian Studies Award.Striving for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Asian Studies: Humanities Grants for Asian Studies Scholars.Gosling-Lim Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies.Cultivating the Humanities & Social Sciences Initiative Grants.Key Issues in Asian Studies Book Series.Connect, Collaborate, Contribute: AAS Membership Recruitment Drive.AAS Takes Action to Build Diversity & Equity in Asian Studies.AAS Community Forum Log In and Participate. ![]() |
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