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Love Birds (DVD)
Rhys Darby, Faye Smith, Sally Hawkins, Alvin Maharaj, Wesley Dowdell, …
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Romantic comedy in which a man whose girlfriend has recently left
him finds new love with the help of an injured duck. Doug (Rhys
Darby) is devastated when his girlfriend, Susan (Faye Smith),
announces that she has had enough of him and is dumping him. When
he stumbles upon an injured duck, his black mood is such that he
only just decides to help it. However, caring for the duck brings
out another side of Doug - one even he may not have been aware of -
and he gradually begins to develop a new perspective on life. Even
better, through the duck Doug meets Holly (Sally Hawkins), a vet,
and the pair hit it off. But, with the return of Susan to the
scene, will their fledgling relationship take off?
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Gil Bollinger, Jim Gatchell Memorial Museum
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EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY licence. Young
people transitioning out of care towards independence, work and
adulthood are on the edge of these phases of life. Considering
previously neglected groups of care leavers such as unaccompanied
migrants, street youth, those leaving residential care, young
parents and those with a disability, this book presents
cutting-edge research from emerging global scholars. The collection
addresses the precarity experienced by many care leavers, who often
lack the social capital and resources to transition into stable
education, employment and family life. Including the voices of care
leavers throughout, it makes research relevant to practitioners and
policymakers aiming to enable, rather than label, vulnerable
groups.
This book addresses the narrative construction of Russian cultural
memory in the work of Julian Barnes. It investigates how Barnes's
texts tend to display a memory process as a transcultural mode of
the creation of English and Russian national identities. Examining
a need to revisit Russian canonical works, the detailed discursive
analysis of the selected English texts exposes an intertextual
remembering by duplication, thus contributing to the prevention of
forgetting through the recuperation of still misrecollected
cultural meanings. By creatively incorporating Russian intertextual
elements into his work as a novelist, the author seems to insist on
sweeping across and beyond national boundaries, revealing how frail
the invention of tradition is when leading to the illusion of a
solid collective memory and its political legitimation. The book
considers not only a constructive dialogue between Barnes's fiction
and Russian classical literature, but also this writer's
interpretative, mostly imaginative, integration of Russian
literature and culture into his work as a novelist. Exploring the
double meaning of a literary metaphor as a mnemonic image of memory
and a product of imagination, it offers a comprehensive analysis of
Barnes's texts which play with intertextuality as an efficient tool
of displacement of official memory, providing a deeper
understanding of historical and cultural processes related to the
constantly moving architecture of transcultural memory.
Jim Morrison, in all his sensitivity and bombast blast into stardom
in the late 1960s as the lead singer of The Doors. Were the beams
of his star manipulated and mastered by sinister forces while he
stood by rejecting authority? Did the turmoil inside the poet drive
him into the spotlight only to leave him questioning its validity
while secretly reaching for the hand of all he'd rejected? Michael
J Bollinger examines the singers rise and fall and delves into Jim
Morrison's search for what awaited him beyond deaths door.
This book addresses the narrative construction of Russian cultural
memory in the work of Julian Barnes. It investigates how Barnes's
texts tend to display a memory process as a transcultural mode of
the creation of English and Russian national identities. Examining
a need to revisit Russian canonical works, the detailed discursive
analysis of the selected English texts exposes an intertextual
remembering by duplication, thus contributing to the prevention of
forgetting through the recuperation of still misrecollected
cultural meanings. By creatively incorporating Russian intertextual
elements into his work as a novelist, the author seems to insist on
sweeping across and beyond national boundaries, revealing how frail
the invention of tradition is when leading to the illusion of a
solid collective memory and its political legitimation. The book
considers not only a constructive dialogue between Barnes's fiction
and Russian classical literature, but also this writer's
interpretative, mostly imaginative, integration of Russian
literature and culture into his work as a novelist. Exploring the
double meaning of a literary metaphor as a mnemonic image of memory
and a product of imagination, it offers a comprehensive analysis of
Barnes's texts which play with intertextuality as an efficient tool
of displacement of official memory, providing a deeper
understanding of historical and cultural processes related to the
constantly moving architecture of transcultural memory.
The United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948
proclaimed a vision of freedom of expression exercised regardless
of frontiers. Nonetheless, laws and norms regarding the freedom or
limits of expression are typically established and understood at
the national level. In today’s interconnected world, newfound
threats to free expression have suddenly arisen. How can this
fundamental right be secured at a global level? This volume brings
together leading experts from a variety of fields to critically
evaluate the extent to which global norms on freedom of expression
and information have been established and which actors and
institutions have contributed to their diffusion. The authors also
consider ongoing and new challenges to these norms, from conflicts
over hate speech and the rise of populism to authoritarian
governments, as well as the profound disruption introduced by the
internet. Together, the essays lay the groundwork for an
international legal doctrine on global freedom of expression that
considers issues such as access to government-held information,
media diversity, and political speech. As the world risks
renouncing previous commitments to the freedom of expression,
Regardless of Frontiers serves as a timely reminder of just how
much is at stake and what needs protecting.
A broad explanation of the various dimensions of the problem of
"bad" speech on the internet within the American context. One of
the most fiercely debated issues of this era is what to do about
"bad" speech-hate speech, disinformation and propaganda campaigns,
and incitement of violence-on the internet, and in particular
speech on social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. In
Social Media, Freedom of Speech, and the Future of our Democracy,
Lee C. Bollinger and Geoffrey R. Stone have gathered an eminent
cast of contributors-including Hillary Clinton, Amy Klobuchar,
Sheldon Whitehouse, Newt Minow, Cass Sunstein, Jack Balkin, Emily
Bazelon, and others-to explore the various dimensions of this
problem in the American context. They stress how difficult it is to
develop remedies given that some of these forms of "bad" speech are
ordinarily protected by the First Amendment. Bollinger and Stone
argue that it is important to remember that the last time we
encountered major new communications technology-television and
radio-we established a federal agency to provide oversight and to
issue regulations to protect and promote "the public interest."
Featuring a variety of perspectives from some of America's leading
experts on this hotly contested issue, this volume offers new
insights for the future of free speech in the social media era.
This collection examines the forces and factors affecting rhetoric,
writing, and communication expectations in the nations of the
former Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc. The entries in this
collection focus on four interconnected topics or contexts
influencing rhetorical expectations and writing practices in these
countries. The four contexts are (1) the dynamics of the
educational settings in which students learn about the
relationships between rhetoric and writing; (2) the professional
environments in which students will apply their knowledge of
rhetoric and writing upon completing their formal studies; (3) the
greater global context that affects the teaching of rhetoric and
writing as connected to educational institutions becoming part of a
larger and more integrated global community; and (4) the factors
and perceptions that affect how students apply and/or expand their
foundations in rhetoric and writing to communicate effectively
across different forms of media. By approaching ideas of rhetoric,
writing, and communication from the perspective of these four
areas, this collection provides readers with a broad foundation for
understanding the various overarching and interlocking contexts
that affect perceptions of and practices involving communication
practices and expectations in the former Eastern Bloc.
Additionally, this approach provides researchers, teachers, and
students with ideas and approaches that can be used to more
effectively engage both with this topic area and with individuals
from these nations.
Cyberbullying in social media is one of the most important concerns
in educational institutions at the K-12 and higher education levels
today. Cyberbullying is complicated because it involves children,
parents, and other family members as well as society at-large. It
hurts the victim, the cyberbully, their families, their friends,
others at and beyond the school, and our American society in
countless direct and indirect ways - educationally, emotionally,
mentally, physically, socially, and in some cases it takes the
victim's life away. Sometimes the results of cyberbullying are
intentional, other times the results are unintended. This book
presents the information from the collaborative efforts and
perspectives of a current school district superintendent who has
researched and worked day-to-day with the issues, and an attorney
currently dealing with the legal issues relevant to cyberbullying.
This book is helpful to students, parents, educators, mental and
medical health professionals, and attorneys who work with the
misery, fears, terror and other consequences of cyberbullying in
social media.
Cyberbullying in social media is one of the most important concerns
in educational institutions at the K-12 and higher education levels
today. Cyberbullying is complicated because it involves children,
parents, and other family members as well as society at-large. It
hurts the victim, the cyberbully, their families, their friends,
others at and beyond the school, and our American society in
countless direct and indirect ways -- educationally, emotionally,
mentally, physically, socially, and in some cases it takes the
victim s life away. Sometimes the results of cyberbullying are
intentional, other times the results are unintended. This book
presents the information from the collaborative efforts and
perspectives of a current school district superintendent who has
researched and worked day-to-day with the issues, and an attorney
currently dealing with the legal issues relevant to cyberbullying.
This book is helpful to students, parents, educators, mental and
medical health professionals, and attorneys who work with the
misery, fears, terror and other consequences of cyberbullying in
social media."
Women in Media Careers takes an in-depth look at women's careers in
mass media by outlining job descriptions and providing insider tips
on how to begin a career. By investigating positions held by women
in top media-owning conglomerates, authors Lee Bollinger and Carole
O'Neill assert that while women in the media still struggle against
the impenetrable glass ceiling, vibrant changes in the industry
have left that ceiling more permeable than ever. Women are inching
their way into the executive positions at top media conglomerates
making them major power players in the industry. After comparing
employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission, and the top Fortune 500 media
companies, Bollinger and O'Neill emphasize that despite the great
odds set against women, they are succeeding in blazing a career
path in mass media. Also discussed are the extraordinary women of
the media industry who have gone beyond all boundaries and have
succeeded in multiple genres of media or entertainment. Informative
and inspiring, Bollinger and O'Neill's encouraging book offers
women a reliable resource on the career opportunities in the mass
media industry and how they can succeed in securing a position at
the top.
Lee Bollinger is one of our foremost experts on the First
Amendment--both an erudite scholar and elegant advocate. In this
sweeping account, he explores the troubled history of a free press
in America and looks toward the challenges ahead.
The first amendment guaranteed freedom of the press in seemingly
clear terms. However, over the course of American history,
Bollinger notes, the idea of press freedom has evolved, in response
to social, political, technological, and legal changes. It was not
until the twentieth century that freedom of the press came to be
understood as guaranteeing an "uninhibited, robust and wide-open"
public discourse. But even during the twentieth century, government
continually tried to erect barriers: the sedition laws of World War
One, the use of libel law, the Pentagon Papers case, and efforts to
limit press access to information.
Bollinger utilizes this history to explore the meaning of freedom
of the press in our globalized, internet-dominated era. As he
shows, we have now entered uncharted territory. What does press
freedom mean when our news outlets can instantaneously disseminate
information throughout the world? When foreign media have immediate
access to the American market? Bollinger stresses that even though
the law will surely evolve in the coming years, we must maintain
our commitment to a press that is "uninhibited, robust, and
wide-open," not only in America but everywhere. Given the new
ability of foreign media to reach the United States via the
Internet and vice versa, it is in America's national interest for
press freedoms to expand overseas. While protecting the freedom of
the press at home remains a crucial task, the next challenge is to
help create a global public forum suitable for an increasingly
interconnected world. Part of Oxford's landmark Inalienable Rights
series, this book will set the agenda for how we think about the
press in the twenty-first century.
John Bollinger is a giant in today’s trading community. His Bollinger Bands sharpen the sensitivity of fixed indicators, allowing them to more precisely reflect a market’s volatility. By more accurately indicating the existing market environment, they are seen by many as today’s standard—and most reliable—tool for plotting expected price action.
Now, in Bollinger on Bollinger Bands, Bollinger himself explains how to use this extraordinary technique to compare price and indicator action and make sound, sensible, and profitable trading decisions.
Concise, straightforward, and filled with instructive charts and graphs, this remarkable book will be essential reading for all serious traders, regardless of market. Bollinger includes his simple system for implementation, and techniques for combining bands and indicators.
Any good attacker will tell you that expensive security monitoring
and prevention tools aren't enough to keep you secure. This
practical book demonstrates a data-centric approach to distilling
complex security monitoring, incident response, and threat analysis
ideas into their most basic elements. You'll learn how to develop
your own threat intelligence and incident detection strategy,
rather than depend on security tools alone. Written by members of
Cisco's Computer Security Incident Response Team, this book shows
IT and information security professionals how to create an InfoSec
playbook by developing strategy, technique, and architecture.Learn
incident response fundamentals-and the importance of getting back
to basics Understand threats you face and what you should be
protecting Collect, mine, organize, and analyze as many relevant
data sources as possible Build your own playbook of repeatable
methods for security monitoring and response Learn how to put your
plan into action and keep it running smoothly Select the right
monitoring and detection tools for your environment Develop queries
to help you sort through data and create valuable reports Know what
actions to take during the incident response phase
Ethics for Behavior Analysts: Ethics for Analysts guides readers on
how to prevent conflicts, develop comfort where there is
discomfort, and effectively (and ethically) advocate and
disseminate information. The book includes both student and
instructor resources, along with ten videos, making it the number
one resource for behavioral analysts. In day-to-day practice,
behavioral analysts face complex challenges that require both an
accurate interpretation of the guidelines and a fair amount of
independent judgment. This book provides a guide on how to navigate
potentially unethical situations using real-life scenarios.
Constant change is what marks the history of the European city.
Over centuries, architecture's reactions to social
disruptions-natural disaster, plague, or war-have fashioned the
city into an engine of civilization. And bound up with this has
been the promise of economic independence, social cohesion, and
individual freedom. Now fundamental challenges, such as climate
change, are bringing cities face to face with new transformations
that call into question the continuity and sustainability of the
ethical foundations underpinning urban ways of life. Bold and
decisive steps are needed. How far can urban planning, landscape
planning, and architecture foster the vital processes of change?
How can the city offset possible losses caused by altered
lifestyles, integrate new technologies, or rehearse new forms of
behaviour and ultimately sublimate them into a functioning culture?
In this volume, the members of the Architecture Section of the
Akademie der Kunste Berlin and their invited guests from all over
Europe introduce their positions by means of projects, visions, and
manifestos. Essays by selected authors with different viewpoints
supplement the practical discourse. Published by Tim Rieniets,
Matthias Sauerbruch, and Joern Walter on behalf of the Akademie der
Kunste, Berlin. With a photoessay by Erik-Jan Ouwerkerk.
Between 1932 and 1953, a fleet of ordinary cargo ships was pressed
into extraordinary service. The fleet's task was to relocate
approximately one-million forced laborers to the Soviet Gulag in
Kolyma, located along the Arctic Circle in far northeastern
Siberia. The Kolyma Gulag, the most infamous in the Soviet Union,
was accessible only by sea, and the fleet became the lifeblood of
the entire operation. As one of the largest seaborne movements of
people in history, this transport took a devastating toll on human
lives. Bollinger presents the often-horrific stories of the Gulag
fleet and its passengers and reveals the unwitting role of the
United States government in the operation. U.S. shipyards built
most of the Gulag fleet, and the U.S. government sold many of the
ships used in the transport directly to an agent of the Soviet
Union. The United States also overhauled and repaired many ships in
the Gulag fleet free of charge at the midpoint of their Gulag
careers. In some cases, free ships provided to the Soviet Union
under the Lend Lease military assistance program were diverted into
Gulag transport duties. How much did Washington know about the
deadly duty of these ships? How many prisoners made the voyage? How
many never made it out alive? Bollinger details this tragic tale
using firsthand testimony from those involved in the operation and
materials from both American and Russian archives.
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