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BkiUbPY5qdmB6zNbhpw2 | IBM 7030 Stretch (1961)
Introduced May 1961
Sometimes products are released that look like they are sure-fire successes at the time, but end up in the long run as being insignificant. Sometimes products are launched that look like failures, but end up changing the world in some way. The IBM 7030 Stretch is a little of one and a little of the other.
The 7030 was IBM's first fully transistorised computer, and at launch it was the fastest computer in the world. Projected to be priced at an eye-watering $13.5 million dollars in 1961 money (about ten times that today), this was a serious computer for serious organisations – coming in at 32 metric tons and consuming 100kW of power.
Transistor technology had been developing at a rapid rate by the start of the 1960s and IBM proposed using diffusion transistors for the new design. This was a risk move for the typically risk-averse IBM, but competition with companies such as UNIVAC was heating up. The initial goals for the 7030 was impressive – a 64-bit system capable of a processing capacity of 10 MIPs. When the technical complexities of the project began to dawn, this was dropped to 4 MIPS. When the 7030 was launched, it actually shipped with 1.2 MIPS.
IBM 7030 Stretch
The system performance was a disappointment – even though it turned out that the 7030 was the fastest computer in the world. IBM cancelled new orders and halved the price for those who had already ordered it. In IBM's eyes, the 7030 was a failure. Just 9 units were sold – including one secret version known as "Harvest". There were significant internal recriminations at IBM, with plenty of finger-pointing going round and people anxious to assign blame.
But the 7030 was more of a technological success than was realised, and the innovations in hardware and software found their way into other IBM products, especially the successful IBM System/360 series which found their way into corporations everywhere. And although many of the technologies in the 7030 were soon obsolete, they all provided an important stepping-stone in the development of 1960s computing.
Two key figures in the 7030 Stretch were Gene Amdahl, a legendary designer of powerful early mainframes and Frederick Brooks who went on to write the seminal software engineering tome "The Mythical Man Month". This book attempted to learn from the mistakes in the project management of Stretch and other projects, significantly the idea that adding more people to a late software project will only make it later. Despite being in print for more than 40 years, corporations continue to make the same mistakes that IBM did in the early 1960s.
Image credits: Don DeBold via Flickr - CC BY 2.0
Labels: 1961, IBM, May
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BkiUdmw25V5iz8WfgvFy | Business Finland grants Funding for Keliber's Lithium Project
Keliber has been granted maximum EUR 708,000 from Business Finland as part of the funding granted to the BATCircle 2.0 consortium.
Outokumpu appoints Tamara Weinert as President of Business Area Americas
Tamara Weinert has been appointed as President of Business Area Americas with immediate effect. She has been the Acting President of Business Area Americas and a member of Outokumpu Leadership Team since October 2020.
Norwegian Data Analytics Software to smarten Predictive Maintenance in the Oil & Gas Industry
Dietsmann Smart Labs, French-based 'New Tech' branch of energy industry veteran Dietsmann, has selected Norwegian Data Analytics specialist Arundo as its partner for a breakthrough development in the Predictive Maintenance of industrial plant. Dietsmann operates and maintains Oil & Gas and Power plants for major national and international energy companies in over 20 countries. The company has successfully pioneered Predictive Maintenance as a way to maximize output, save costs and achieve more sustainable performance by improving energy efficiency and reducing emissions.
ABB launches new Condition Monitoring digital Service, tailor-made for predictive Maintenance of Conveyor Belts
ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for belts collects and tracks data from conveyor belts to provide real time information about the health of the equipment, enabling planned and timely maintenance
ABB has launched ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for belts, an advanced digital service to enable mine operators to track speed, misalignment, damage, thickness and wear, slippage and temperature of conveyor belts in real time, and therefore anticipate maintenance, avoid unplanned downtime and improve belt reliability and lifetime.
Belt damage can cause significant production time loss in mines and processing plants with in-person inspections typically carried out to determine the condition of conveyor belts. The new ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for belts offers a complete overview of the assets' condition through continuous monitoring of belt health, generating alarms and warnings in the event of deterioration. By moving from preventative to predictive maintenance, it enables operators to avoid the costly failures that can occur between physical inspections and personnel can be removed from dangerous areas.
The technology is based on sensors installed in strategic points of the conveyor belt equipment and is specifically designed to withstand harsh environments while monitoring asset health and condition.
ABB Ability Condition Monitoring for belts provides easy access to informative dashboards. Fault trend analysis, event alarms, data logs and reports can be monitored for single or multiple conveyors and by remote connection, SMS text message and email.
"Real time monitoring of the actual belt performance prompts the necessary corrective actions ahead of failure or further and more costly damage," said Eduardo Botelho, Global Material Handling Service Product Manager, ABB. "With equipment condition continuously assessed, operators can plan necessary maintenance only when certain indicators give the signal that the equipment is deteriorating, and the probability of failure is increasing. It will consistently catch misalignment or speed issues online, long before failure, and pre-empt issues such as falling material, energy waste, excessive belt wear, rupture or fire."
The solution can work as a stand-alone option or can be integrated into any control system, being interoperable with existing maintenance tools and infrastructure. KPIs can be customized, based on customer's needs or pain points.
Source: ABB
ABB, Mining, Monitoring, real, timer, predictive, maintenance, conveying, belt, Eduardo Botelho, digital
Ontario Companies power forward on Hydrogen
Partnership to pursue potential pilot projects
Red Dog Mine Alaska in the USA: Ground Improvement in Permafrost
Red Dog Mine, one of the world's largest zinc mines, is located in the north-west of Alaska, around 170 km north of the Arctic Circle and nearly 1,000 km to the north-west of Anchorage. The mine has been operating since the late 1980s with around 10% of the world's zinc extracted here in open-cast mining.
Voith Hydro and Swedish Mine Storage enter Development Partnership for the Advancement of Decarbonization
Voith Hydro, a leading global supplier of hydropower and pumped storage equipment, and Swedish company Mine Storage, a specialist in the field of underground pumped storage concepts, announce a development partnership to become the forerunners in a new market for underground pumped storage – offering so-called mine storages.
Anglo American completes Demerger of Thungela Thermal Coal Business
Anglo American plc announces the completion of the demerger of its thermal coal operations in South Africa. Thungela Resources Limited will start trading today through a primary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange under the abbreviated name "Thungela", and a standard listing on the London Stock Exchange (ticker symbol "TGA"). As a leading South African thermal coal exporter, Thungela offers investors access to a high quality thermal coal business with low cash cost and high-margin assets and a strong balance sheet, underpinned by a robust ESG framework.
Metso Outotec teams up with Mining and Construction Equipment Sweden and Värnamo Krosskonsult
Metso Outotec has signed a distribution contract with Mining and Construction Equipment Sweden AB and Värnamo Krosskonsult AB. The two companies will sell in cooperation Metso Outotec's mobile and stationary crushing and screening equipment as well as crusher wear parts for the mining and aggregate customers in Southern and Central Sweden. They will also provide service support such as start-ups and repairs in the regions. The contract has come into effect in April 2021.
Historic Moment as HS2 launches first giant Tunnelling Machine
HS2 launches 'Florence' – the first of 10 HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) that will dig 64 miles of tunnel on Phase One of the UK's new high speed railway
This first 170m-long TBM – the largest ever used on a UK rail project – will dig 10 miles of tunnel under the Chilterns, operating 24/7 for the next three years
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps: "The tunnels these machines dig will ensure the benefits of our new high-capacity, high-speed railway run to the great cities of the North and Midlands, forging stronger connections in our country, boosting connectivity and skills opportunities, and transforming our transport links."
Mine Water as a Resource for Critical Raw Materials in Germany
The new IAW33 research project being carried out by the Research Centre of Post-Mining at TH Georg Agricola University of Applied Sciences (THGA) is looking at the possibilities for extra...
#RAG Aktiengesellschaft #Mining #abandoned mining #environment protection
Soft Power in Hard Metals: H.C. Starck Tungsten looks to its female Managers
Special Topic: Focus on people
H. C. Starck Tungsten has something that many companies in the technical field seem to lack, namely a high proportion of female managers. The GeoResources team therefore met up with Barbara H...
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BkiUc7DxK6-gD5TldK_X | We just launched the new version of our Project Management Software, Copper 2008.
The origins behind this latest version can be dated back five or six years ago when we first started looking at building a web-based collaboration tool for a (now defunct) design studio. Back then, as now, we wanted a simple tool that did 20% of what the other tools like MS Project did, but did it in a fashion that was inclusive, intuitive, and helpful. That we were a design studio capable of building a nice interface was a handy piece of luck, given our latest interface is perhaps still a key differentiator to other products on the market.At that time I had really keen ideas on what a good collaboration tool would do, but budgetary and time constraints meant that our early versions were always light on with features. Our first license sold in November 2002, for $99. Now, our flagship Enterprise version starts at $2999 and is world-class as evidenced by its amazing customer-base.
Over the years however our 'customer requests' list has slowly been eclipsed by our 'offered features' list, and we've come to build a product that people rely on daily to run their consultancies, just as we do. I'm sure (as our early 'soft launch' figures would suggest) that some of you will come to discover this tool thinking it was a spring chicken, offered by a fledgling silicone valley company interested only in the opportunity for that next round of funding!
However I'm proud to say we've been profitable and self-funded since that very first license sale, and to this day the CEO reviews every single piece of feedback offered. In short, I'm proud of our customer base, and proud of our little team's effort in bringing this new version to fruition.
For the first time in six years I can truly say that we're offering a product with unique features not found in any other software tool. For example the latest version offers a 'business defrag' a function by which you can review and manage your entire resource pool workload, creating the same kind of incremental efficiencies for your business as Norton did with your hard drive 20 years ago.
Add this to the formidable set of features that gel together beautifully and you'll forgive me doting on my little six year old as I send it out into the world, they grow up so fast! | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdl45qdmDNmRzVQga | At approximately 1:00pm on Monday, Deputy Wally Ritter and Sheriff Wil Cannon responded to the 400 block of Duvall Cemetery Road to a reported altercation and assault between Senate Duvall Sr. and Senate "Junior" Duvall Jr. and Michael Brown and Charles Pendleton, all of the Sunfish Community.
Upon investigation it was found that Brown had been struck multiple times with a blunt object, and there was a bullet hole in the side of Pendelton's truck. A Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun and garden hoe handle were found at the scene and seized for evidence.
Duvall Sr. was arrested and charged with 2nd degree Assault and 1st degree Wanton Endangerment. Duvall Jr. was arrested for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment. Both were lodged in the Hart Co. Jail. The case is still under investigation. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUd8Y5qdmB663W6v3c | layout: page
title: About me
tags: [about, me, alessio, ferri]
date: 2018-04-23
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Hello everyone! My name is Alessio Ferri and i'm a developer from Pesaro, Italy.<br>
I recently moved into Web development and i'm really excited about it!<br>
Feel free to check out my work or view my resume.<br>
I am currently available for hire, so if i sound fit for your next project, don't hesitate to contact me!
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## Features
* Minimal
* Responsive
## Experiences
[Here](/posts) you can look at all my past experiences.
## Projects
[Here](/projects) you can look at all the projects I worked on<br>
and the ones I'm currently developing.
## More
My dream is to become an artificial intelligence developer, using not only programming skills, <br>
but also my passion for philosophy and human relationships.<br>
These are the things that passionate me,<br>the things that drive my work.
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Pacific Northwest storm causes flooding, slides, shuts roads
Snow turned to rain and continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest, causing flooding, landslides and avalanche danger in the mountains
Snow and rain continued to fall across the Pacific Northwest på fredag, forcing the closure of parts of Washington state's two major highways — Interstate 90 and Interstate 5 — and causing flooding that swamped roads and closed schools in parts of Oregon
In southwestern Washington's Lewis County, a 20-mile (32-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 5 had been closed in both directions south of Chehalis because of flooding from the Chehalis River. All lanes of Interstate 5 in that area reopened Friday afternoon, according to Washington state Patrol Trooper Will Finn, who said other roads in that area were still experiencing flooding.
The major route across Washington's Cascades — I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass — closed Thursday due to avalanche danger, heavy snow and low visibility. Stevens Pass on U.S. 2, White Pass on U.S. 12 and Blewett Pass on U.S. 97 also closed Thursday.
Transportation officials say the four mountain passes that connect Western Washington with Eastern Washington likely would remain closed until Sunday because of dangerous conditions.
Part of one of the only other roads crossing the state, State Route 14 on the Washington side of the Columbia River, closed Friday because of a fatal crash near Lyle, Finn said.
FORKLARER: Why was holiday-season flying such a nightmare?
New year brings more canceled flights for air travelers
FORKLARER: Why are so many flights being canceled?
Washington State University canceled classes Monday and Tuesday to allow students ample time to return to Pullman in Eastern Washington following the week of severe winter weather, officials said on the university's website.
Near Stevens Pass northeast of Seattle the city of Leavenworth declared a state of emergency and asked for National Guard help after 3 føtter (91 centimeter) of snow fell in 24 timer.
City leaders are concerned about the weight of snow on buildings and homes, KCPQ-TV reported.
In Seattle's Magnolia neighborhood, firefighters responded to a home that slid down a hillside. Live video from KING5-TV appeared to show crews rescuing a person and working to extinguish a fire just outside the home.
A man trapped in the home's basement was extricated, according to the Seattle Fire Department. A woman escaped on her own while one dog died and another is missing, firefighters said.
Dozens of watches and warnings were in effect in Washington and Oregon, including a flood warning for the northern Oregon Coast following huge amounts of rainfall.
The National Weather Service said Hoquiam, Washington, received a record 5.78 tommer (14.68 centimeter) of rain Thursday. Other areas saw nearly half of the rain they'd expect to see for the month of January in one day, according to the weather service.
Southwest Washington experienced its worst flooding in a decade and some rivers crested at more than 18 føtter (5.5 meter) late Thursday, the National Weather Service said.
East of Seattle on Friday, parts of downtown Issaquah were closed after Issaquah Creek sent water over the roads. At least one apartment building was evacuated after the creek spilled over its banks and into the parking lot under the complex.
People in Issaquah worked through the night into Friday to place sandbags to prevent waters from Issaquah Creek from flooding their homes and property. The creek was expected to crest Friday as a cold front sweeps through and pushes the precipitation east.
In Centralia and around Thurston County, streets were flooding and Washington National Guard members were helping with filling sand bags and other requests, the guard said on Twitter.
In northwest Washington, snow was falling in Bellingham while roadways were flooding throughout Whatcom County. Exceptionally high tides and winds were causing coastal flooding around homes in Birch Bay, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office.
In northwest Oregon, coastal flooding after heavy rains disrupted communities. Astoria got more than 4 tommer (10.1 cm) of rain Thursday, breaking a record for rain on that date set in 1914.
The nearby city of Warrenton declared a state of emergency due to widespread flooding and school districts in Astoria, Warrenton, Knappa and Seaside canceled classes Friday.
I Oregon, Interstate 84 reopened after a landslide closed almost 50 miles (80 kilometer) of the highway from Troutdale to Hood River on Thursday.
Southern storms damage homes, bygninger, power lines
Another round of snow before thaw comes to frigid Northwest
Widespread flight cancellations continue as omicron spreads
A flash flood watch is in effect now for the Columbia River Gorge and more snow is expected later in the day. Officials also expect smaller landslides throughout Friday.
Forecasters say the rains should subside over the weekend.
Dette innlegget ble postet i anrop og merket årsaker, flom, Northwest, Pacific, roads, shuts, slides, storm på 01/08/2022 av anrop. | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdM45qWTBDpT5QiaO | I know there were people who were disappointed when Angler's Dream was discontinued, but I see it's back in stock at P&C, and sold in bulk only. Thought I'd spread the word for those who are interested.
Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!......well, you get the point.
Update: seems the page and ordering availability for AD was a little premature, so they disabled the page until June 29th. Anybody who ordered it already will get their order. Sorry for jumping the gun, but I was excited to see it back, and wanted to spread the word as quickly as possible. Mea Culpa.
Hey Duane- Since you don't do business with P&C, how are you going to get ahold of Angler's Dream?
What does it smoke/taste like? Any similars?
Don't know, but I'd like to try it, because I love an old-school burley blend. I hope the Va content is low, though; lately even the mild Va's like OGS have been biting me a bit.
The toasted burleys offer some, uh, toast, some nuttiness along with a few minor molasses notes, and a bare hint of sour. The red Virginia has a mild tangy dark fruit sweetness, and a touch of earth in the background. The unsweetened black cavendish provides a little brown sugar that underscores the blend. I also taste light honey, and the cinnamon adds a slight, tasty spice. The nic-hit is mild. Though some prefer it dry, I do recommend you hydrate it first because it's packed very dry, and the flavors are more obvious when moistened a little. It's also slow the burn rate a mite, though you won't experience any harshness, nor will it bite. Mildly complex, it burns at a moderate pace, cool and clean with no tongue bite, and an extremely pleasant, consistent taste. Requires few relights and leaves barely any dampness in the bowl. Has a great room note, and a pleasant after taste. An easy going all day smoke.
Talk about hopes up. The waiting is the hardest part..
The banana made me do it.
My fault, Bluegrass. I didn't know I was jumping the gun when I made the post. That's what exuberance and anticipation will do when you're in a hurry. I also knew Chasing Embers was waiting for the day he could have Anglers Dream again, too.
Nothing I've come across. Was actually debating offering a bag of Penzance for an unopened tub prior to this announcement.
Will have to try it. It let me put some in my basket. Thanks Jim.
I knew you've been eager for it, CE, but not to that extent. Wow! Had you in mind when I heard the news.
Just made an order to take advantage of P&C 20% off 48 hour sale. It let me buy 8 ounces so we'll see if it shows up right away.
Yep, one of my favorites. One of my Weaver pipes has been used exclusively for Angler's Dream since I first received it.
I don't even see it on their website.. That's ok Jim, I will keep a watch out for that date.
So there isn't a bait scent topping? Or something reminiscent of the aroma of the inside of waders after a long day in the creek? How about just a bucket of minnows? Burley/Minnow is a good combo.
Other than being a great tobacco, Russ created this one in honor of his fisherman father. That makes this one really special and I'm glad they brought it back. Just hope there is no tweaking to the original formula.
Dan, they initially wanted to use nightcrawlers, but the worm union vetoed that.
Now there's a blend name!
Chasing, thanks, don't know why I couldn't see it. I have it on order, my inner fisherman is happy..
A little wet out of the tin but after a little drying, a very earth smoke.
Snagged me some Anglers Dream and some Chatham Manor, and that great 20 percent off, with free shipping, as in free. Zippity do dah!
The formula hasn't changed. Actually, if we had tweaked it, we couldn't bring it back because of the deeming regulations, so it will be the same as you remember.
I have a question for you guys, (thanks chasing for helping me with the link, I was able to buy some).
But why couldn't I find this blend searching the P&C website, (it appears now that the link above to the page has been removed btw).
Do they not show blends even if they are "not in stock" as the other large sites do? I find it odd, as I have no difficulty finding blends with other sites. Very curious, any thoughts?
Blue grass I think we will have to wait for June 29th before we will see it on the site again.
I'll have to throw some in my next order and give it a shot.
I actually got a pound order in before it was gone. A bit more expensive considering the 14 ounce tub was $27, and the pound was over $40. Still nice to see it again.
If I weren't in the middle of moving, I'd open one of my old tubs in celebration!
Is this a typical American aro? What I mean by that is, is it weak in body and nicotine?
It's now for sale at P&C.
I think this will be much more popular this time around. Getting rid of the tub means many more people will sample it first. I committed to the 14oz. tub from the get-go, but that's just because I have liked nearly every non-aro that Russ has created. I think of this as a codger blend with pizzazz.
I've ordered a pound. Happy camper!
AD has sneaked its way into my before bed smoke since it is available again, and I don't have to ration what I had left before my pound came in. Will have to order more!
Had some from the 14 oz tub I got years ago last night. Still don't miss it, smoke it up.
The 14oz tub is once again available and in stock on the P&C site.
Has been for a while now. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
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BkiUe7DxK6mkyCfOD4Xb | What's In the Wine Club Boxes?
Explore the wines and winemakers in each month's box and discover what lies behind the bottle — an orange wine? A rare grape variety? A horse vet turned winemaker? A young farmer yet to be discovered? Let's find out together.
For January's selection, we've sniffed out some fabulous wines made by game-changing winemakers. This is about creating truly unique bottles from unique places. From one of the best pét-nats we've ever tasted, to soulful forever-organic Galician red wine, these are wines born from daring and determined minds. There's no time like the present to make new vinous discoveries, that's our New Year's resolution!
JANUARY BOX
December Edition
Corks have started to fly, and we're getting excited to see friends & family (and what awaits us under the tree...) December is a time for sharing and caring, and we're thrilled to have curated a selection of wines that every member of your family will love. If there's a time to explore the classics, it's the holiday season, so we're taking you through some of the world's most celebrated wine regions — to Tokaj in Hungary, Piemonte in Italy, the Mosel in Germany, and Burgundy, Champagne and the Jura in France. Raising a glass to you — we hope you have a magical December!
DECEMBER BOX
November Edition
Winter is well and truly here, so we've been on a mission to pick some bottles that feel comforting, and which are food-friendly for all of the warming winter dishes we'll be joining you in cooking. We've also ventured to the Savoie, to bring you a little hint of the Alps — did somebody say Raclette? And as it's the month in which Beaujolais is traditionally celebrated, we've also brought you an iconic bottling from one of Beaujolais' stars, Guy Breton. As always, all of the wines are farmed organically at a minimum, and made artisanally. Cheers!
NOVEMBER BOX
October Edition
October makes us instantly think of the feeling of leaves crunching underfoot. We love all of the textures and senses of October — from ceps to roasted pumpkin soup. So, we've been on a mission to bring you wines that have certain textural dimensions this month; wines with a little extra bite and grip for those darker evenings spent under a wool blanket.
OCTOBER BOX
September Edition
We don't know about you, but we're crossing fingers and toes for a late UK summer bloom. Our September selection reflects our thinking — we've chosen delicious and crisp acidity-focused natural wines in this month's selection in the hope that they'll bring us one last drop of sunshine. We travel to Austria — to explore biodynamic wines in the Burgenland and Styria, as well as the Languedoc and Loire in France, and also take a trip into Slovenia.
SEPTEMBER BOX
August Edition
This month, we're exploring wines from classic regions — from Styria in Austria, to Burgundy, Bordeaux & Alsace in France, to the Douro in Portugal — but made by winemakers who aren't afraid of going against the grain. These are farmers who have helped to craft a vision of true sustainability for the next generation; preserving and promoting biodiversity; and their energy efforts shine through in their wines.
AUGUST BOX
"Roots"
Discover The Box
"Grower"
"Cosmos"
May Wine Club
January Club
December Club
November Club | commoncrawl | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUgD45qg5Ds8lAWDpL | News Porting client to android.
It's amazing, been checking this out all day, it's coming along nicely.
Done in one take, because in life there are no repeats.
User input is now working and I could login, still need to to either stretch the graphics or fill the rest of the screen. There was some kind of issue with drawing entity sprites.
last thing is the picture stretch/fill to screen.
Then you can work on a resizeable PC client? Yeah?
I like screen #2. Seems pretty nice, obviously fix the clipping issues with chat buttons, or maybe enlarge them. Kind of small. Can we see how large shop/combat boxes are?. Can't wait to use it, honestly.
Nice! I like the first one better.
Issue with that version is that things are really small, unless you are going to play with those touch pen things its going to annoy you . I might push out a "beta" tonight,two versions. One which is stretched and one which is just filled.
You can enable installing applications from untrusted sources from your phone settings.
@ifunnyscape3. Click on the backwards button on your phone to enable the keyboard. | c4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUbzPxaL3SuiVmg-Ye | Instead of a wall maybe we'll get a RICO charge for organized crime and take down the entire Trump Crime Family — Then we can put this shameful period in history behind us and -Make America Normal Again !- The Fake Fox News Presidency dies before your eyes !
Don't sign it President Trump! Dems are sneaky f**ks!
TRUMP'S PROMIES MADE PROMISES BROKEN ?
2. Obamacare hasn't been repealed like he promised.
3. No evidence against Hillary that he raved about, she is still free.
5. Coal hasn't come back, and is losing more jobs.
6. North Korea is still building nukes, and laughing at trump. Which hurts our world standing and perception.
7. The deficit is going to a trillion dollars under trump, contradicting Right-wing talking points about balanced budgets and highlighting Republican hypocrisy.
8. Iran is emboldened and mindful of trump's weaknesses.
10. trump has not been able to make "great deals" with congress, even when he had Republican control of both chambers.
11. trump didn't hire the very best people like he promised.
15 trump lowered taxes on the rich but not the middle class like he promised, instead taxes will rise for the Middle-class.
16. trump's budgets have cut Medicare and Medicaid, programs which elderly Republicans (Baby Boomer generation) are most likely to be affected by and even depend on.
17. trump's trade war is stagnant and that does not favor the US.
18. trump didn't label China a currency manipulator on day one.
19. ISIS hasn't been defeated.
20 Our troops (family and friends) are not leaving Syria like trump promised.
21. trump said troops would come home and troops are still in Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.
22. There are illegally immigrants working for him. The ones he says bring crimes and drugs. | c4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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BkiUdafxK7IDND_hDC2e | #1 rd at home.Their power-laden lineup leads the big leagues with 89 homers at home, including 31 by Mark Trumbo -- who tallied 22 antworten
BALTIMORE -- For the Baltimore Orioles, home is where the victories are.Coming off another series win at Camden Yards, this time over the AL West-leading Texas Rangers, the Orioles boast a major-league best 39-17 record at home.Their power-laden lineup leads the big leagues with 89 homers at home, including 31 by Mark Trumbo -- who tallied 22 all last season with Arizona and Seattle.Theyre built to play in this ballpark, Rangers manager Jeff Banister said. Youve got some guys who hit fly balls, who hit it out of the ballpark. They dont hit too many ground balls.Most teams play better at home. However, the Orioles have taken it to a higher level. Theyre 13-2-3 in 18 series at Camden Yards compared to 8-10 on the road.They seem like they really enjoy playing in their own ballpark, Banister said.It begins with the pleasure of sleeping in a familiar bed, then driving the usual route before walking into a cozy, spacious clubhouse.Maybe its just a comfort level, shortstop J.J. Hardy said.The Camden Yards experience includes the loud O! (for Orioles) screamed by the crowd when the national anthem reaches the point, OH, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave.Thats when the visitors know theyre in a hostile environment.Think about the unity their fans have when they yell, `O! Its a tradition you learn by coming to the ballpark, Rangers outfielder Ian Desmond said. That comes with time. Its part of home-field advantage.A young rookie thats never been here before playing the Orioles, hes standing out there for the national anthem and hes like, `Whoa, what was that? Its like, theyre ready. Theyre on-point today.They dont sell out the place every night anymore, but Camden Yards remains a mecca for baseball enthusiasts with deep ties to the hometown team.Ill give the fans a lot of the credit, Orioles catcher Matt Wieters said.Desmond was far more adamant about the role played by the boisterous backers in orange and black.The Orioles are an old organization that has fans that understand the game. They know when to cheer. They get it. Players feed on that, he said. Home-field advantage is like a bond between the players and the fans.Baltimore stands atop the AL East because of its success at home. But if the Orioles are to remain in the playoff hunt they will likely have to improve on the road, where they were 22-29 through Thursday.The team was to begin a 10-game road swing Friday, facing the White Sox, Oakland and San Francisco.I look at it as, we havent been good on the road so hopefully thats due to turn around on this trip, Wieters said. 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Without a doubt we still have opportunity to win double-digit games. Very few teams have that. Thats what most important. In order to do that cant look past Thursdays and say that. Focus still remains on Thursday and trying to be 1-0 this week.A win by the Tigers (6-4) could help interim coach Ed Orgeron keep the job full time. LSUs players have been clear about their support for Orgeron, who took over when Les Miles was fired in September.This Thursday, obviously there will be a lot of different motivations and I dont think itll be hard to be motivated for this game because you want to get the bitter taste of a loss out of your mouth, fullback J.D. Moore said. You want to play for coach O whos willing to take the whole blame of an entire team on his shoulders even when it may not be entirely his fault. So its easy to play for a guy like that.Texas A&M will look for another big game from defensive end Myles Garrett , who had a career-high 4 1/2 sacks last week against UTSA. It was the first game Garrett has been healthy after struggling with an ankle injury for several weeks.LSU quarterback Danny Etling knows hell have to watch out for Garrett, who is predicted to be one of the top picks in the draft if he declares.Hes one of those players who is a special talent, Etling said. They have a good defense as a whole but hes obviously what stands out on film and has made a lot of plays. They use him to kind of disrupt some plays in the passing game and hes a good pass rusher.But in the running game I think hes shown that he can play on all those different downs ... hes kind of an all-down defensive lineman who can make a lot of plays for them all over the field, he said.Some things to know about the LSU-Texas A&M game:FOURNETTES STATUSLSU star running back Leonard Fournette has an ankle injury that may keep him out of Thursdays game. 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The 6-foot-3, 247-pound Beckwith, a clear-cut NFL prospect., has been LSUs leading tackler with 91 tackles, including six tackles for losses, a sack and fumble recovery. He was also the leader of the front seven, if not the whole defense. While Orgeron downplayed the long-term seriousness of Beckwiths injury, he ruled him out against A&M. Donnie Alexander, a junior from New Orleans and former Edna Karr high school teammate of Aggies receiver Speedy Noil, is slated to make his first start for Beckwith.FOCUSED ON FINISHINGAlthough LSU only scored 10 points last weekend against Florida, it wasnt because they couldnt move the ball. The Tigers racked up 423 yards, outgaining the Gators by 153 yards. Etling was 14 of 26 for 204 yards without an interception. 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BkiUbq7xaJiQn33wk-e_ | Well, I am a musician. I love singing classical music along with Bollywood. I am totally into Bollywood and Sonu Nigam, is someone whom I look up to.
Well, I am a BMM graduate from Thakur College, Mumbai. I have also been trained in music from Swarnabhoomi School of Music.
Not at all. In fact, I am the first person in my family to opt music as a career. I come from a family with IITians background.
I really don't know. When I was a kid, I used to sing well. That's when my parents insisted me to join some music classes. I have loved singing ever since I have understood the concept of music.
Why did you not choose a career in BMM or opt for IIT?
I did my graduation just for the heck of a degree. I was never into studies and I never was in favor of the concept of working 9-6. I cannot work under anyone. Plus, music interested me more than anything else.
How supportive your family was when it came to choosing music as a career?
My family is very supportive. Now that I'm making money out of music, they are all the more supportive.
What or who inspired you to make your own acoustic music videos?
Well, my friends came up to me with this concept of making our own acoustic music videos. Two of my best friends, Kunal Pandit and Piyush Shankar were extremely supportive and confident and that's what gave me a boost about it.
Oh! They are one crazy set of people. I have some of my very good and talented friends like Vineet Arora, who is a drummer and Arbaaz Khan, who is a guitarist, again. We do a lot of jamming sessions together. It is super fun recreating something new and fresh with them.
Music has always been my life. Nothing has and nothing can ever change.
I am a guitarist. I can play a bit of keyboard, as well. An instrument that I'd love to learn would be flute.
Not as such. But, when I was in college, I has a good fan base build up.
I love playing Football. Christiano Ronaldo is my favorite footballer.
Pani Da Rang from the movie Vicky Donor.
That I sing / sound like Sonu Nigam.
None till date. I actually don't remember.
Favorite Song: Ka Karu Sajni. It's a classical piece. Favorite Performance: Sula Fest 2015, Nashik.
12. What does music mean to you?
I am currently in talks with singing for a Marathi movie. Rest is unplanned. I shall just go with the flow.
Channa Mereya sung by Arijit Singh from the movie, Ae Dil Hain Mushkil.
Well, I am no one to give any tips. All I'd say that, anyone can sing in sur or taal by learning or practising it. But feel the music. Feel the lyrics and every beat of the song.
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BkiUf7_xK7FjYAb_9ppH | During the holidays, people typically budget out their spending and plan a maximum on how much to spend on one person's gift. Unless they are outrageously rich, those maximums will not reach the thousands. Plus, they want to be fair to family and friends and not spend way more on one sibling than the other. However, this year there may be a good reason to spend more for one person by paying for his or her bail bond.
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BkiUdYU5qoTA_-bStFyB | I'm about to get vulnerable here, and I hope it doesn't make you uncomfortable. These thoughts come over me every once in a while, usually prompted by someone I know finding new love. I have been single for most of my life, though I have rarely felt lonely. Being an Aquarius means that from a young age I have had a plethora of friends from a multitude of backgrounds, with whom I have developed deep meaningful relationships. These friendships, carefully chosen, are incredibly fulfilling and pretty much free from drama. So… ultimately perfect!
I sometimes look at the marriages or relationships of others and think to myself, "thank goodness I'm single." In fact, somewhere in the process of conquering self-loathing, I have actually fallen in love with my own company and sometimes prefer it… certainly over spending time with someone who lacks depth and attracts drama (not that I know anyone who fits that description).
My longest committed relationship, besides those of my cats Nightshade (19 years) and Gwydion (13 years), was with a woman. What I learned in those eight years is that you really can't fake being gay. I fell in love with her soul, but my body never learned to cooperate. My therapist told me that I was the only client she had ever worked with who regretted NOT being gay. She will always be among my most trusted soulmates. We now live on opposite corners of the country, but try to share a vacation once a year, if possible.
I can count the men to whom I have opened my heart on one hand, and combined they were in my life for less than three years. The first one lived with me and came home with hickeys on his neck. This was a core wound at age 20, and I struggled to trust men after that. I did a lot of work and opened up to someone I met on a dating site and had to leap over a bunch of red flags, feeling that this must be what one must tolerate to have a man in her life. The last one landed in my life by geography… right up the street, in fact. Remember what I was saying about preferring a drama free life? Well… that just wasn't possible for him. Forget red flags, he had red blankets.
Now, I've done quite a lot of healing and nurturing of that poor wounded child that I carry in my soul over the last few years, and I'm happy to say that she feels well-loved. So please know that I am not writing this for any kind of sympathy. It is just a type of wondering aloud, really. When a dear friend welcomes new love into her life, I am enormously happy for her (though I will admit that I had to learn to quiet my inner worrier… what if he breaks your heart the way mine has been broken?), but it also leads me to ponder what remains of my old wound to be healed. Could I possibly appear unlovable to others? I don't think so… the love that I have in my life through the generous hearts of dearest friends is greater than the blessings of most people I know. After all, I have been single forever, so I have a great deal of time and energy to devote to the cultivation of a deeply caring community. Is it that I embody the Artemis archetype to a detriment? Do I seem too independent and unapproachable? Do people assume I'm already taken because I am so kind, warm, generous, and loving… surely someone remarkable won her heart long ago?
Speaking of living archetypes… I have long identified with Artemis. Part of her comfort delivered was that she never needed a man to feel whole. But recently I came across a video of an astrologer I follow who was speaking about Jungian archetypes, and how they are cyclical… we put on an archetype to learn the lessons our soul has come to learn. In his lecture, he confessed to his own relationship archetype being the unrequited lover, and that got my attention. Mostly because he was informing us that cycles do come to an end, and that the opposite of the unrequited lover archetype is the mystical lover. You can bet your sweet bippy that I lit a candle at the very next new moon with the intention of letting go of the old and receiving the new! Ha!
There's another theory that goes along with the description of an empath. It is that we are the wounded healers. We experience from an early age the difficulties and disappointments in life that allow us to relate to and help comfort others. I cannot deny that throughout my life, I have had the words that could bring comfort to a friend who was hurting. So, if this is the purpose for my lonely path… I wouldn't change a thing. I think I have been a better friend for the lack of a partner to distract me from being generous with my love and available with my time.
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By LORI CROUCH Staff Writer
To the great American tradition of baseball, hot dogs and popcorn, add hot tubs.
The Montreal Expos hope watching baseball from a bubbling pool will be a hit with fans at West Palm Beach Municipal Stadium.
Sitting beside the third base line in left field, the hot tub is the latest effort to draw fans to the ballpark.
"It's a good view if you're coming out to the ballclub to relax," said Elise Burrows, who coordinates promotions for the Expos in West Palm Beach. "We've gotten good reaction from fans."
The tub has scored well. Fans are booking it for use at the end of March and during the summer, Burrows said. The tub holds up to eight people and costs $100 to rent in addition to the normal ticket price. Five Wellington High School students - young men with bad cases of being seniors and skipping classes - spent Friday afternoon out in left field watching the Expos play the New York Mets from their watery vantage point.
Mike Evans, a starting pitcher with the school team, seemed to be the only one interested in the game as his friends paid little attention to the action on the field.
"I think everyone else here is -jeal-ous," said Rob Hendrix, 17, when asked about his hot tub attire.
The fans in bleachers gave the tub mixed reviews. Julie Direnzo and Marypat Howard liked the idea, especially because it's so close to the bullpen.
"You could see baseball, get some sun, be in the water and relax," Direnzo said. "I would definitely do it for that money."
Other fans, holding on to the game's tradition of enjoying the cheap seats in the bleachers, weren't too happy with the tub and its high price.
"Not when $6 will buy you a nice bleacher seat," said Tom Watson, a New York baseball fan on vacation with wife Beryl and daughter Veronica.
The idea came from the Colorado Sky Sox, the farm club of the Colorado Rockies, which had phenomenal success with the introduction of its hot tub last year.
The Colorado hot tub has sold out through mid-1995, according to Chris Costello, assistant general manager of public relations.
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BkiUbn3xK7Tt6AlxCSff | US small-cap stocks lost their lead over blue chips in early October's sell-off, which was likely prompted by fears of higher interest rates. We believe such fears were unjustified and that the sell-off was a correction in a bull market.
The environment for investors in US equity continues to be skewed towards the positive. Recent US economic reports have been encouraging: real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 4.2% in the second quarter of 2018, according to the second estimate by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In addition, the ISM Manufacturing Survey is reporting a reading showing robust expansion and the latest jobs report was strong, with the unemployment rate at the lowest level since 1969.
Meanwhile, the third quarter earnings season has begun well extending the run of strong realised earnings growth seen so far this year along with healthy expectations for future growth.
The continued strength of the US economy, partially driven by tax cuts and fiscal spending, meant that investor and business confidence has remained robust.
At a press briefing in mid-September Chairman Powell was extraordinarily positive on the economic outlook. In addition he recently commented that the stance of monetary policy remains "a long way from neutral" and may ultimately need to move into restrictive territory.
While these comments should not have been a surprise to investors (they are aligned with the FOMC's economic and interest rate projections), they do represent a change in thrust from Chairman Powell who had previously focused only on the need to normalize policy gradually over time, staying away from sharing his own view on whether policy would eventually turn restrictive.
These comments from Chairman Powell likely contributed to higher anticipated policy rates and the rise in Treasury yields.
During the six months through August 2018 small caps outperformed large caps for five of the months. This corresponds to the period from March when the possibility of a trade war began to gain attention. Small caps' outperformance over large caps since February is the strongest since the global financial crisis (+15.6% vs + 7.6%). In our view the idea that small-cap stocks represented a relatively safe bet under this scenario was justified. The level of outperformance left small caps due a correction versus large caps (see Exhibit 1 below). | c4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
BkiUdvrxaKgT2YGEnP3q | Move Over, Fracking. There's a New Technology in Town
By James Watkins
SourceRobert Ingelhart/Getty
Because America's oil shale boom hasn't even started yet.
What do Hot Pockets and oil shale have in common? As it turns out, more than you might imagine. True, you can't bake oil shale the way you can Hot Pockets. And you can't steam Hot Pockets (unless you like 'em soggy) the way you can oil shale when you want to siphon off its black gold. But there is one preparation method that works for both these two improbable sources of abundant energy, and it's probably in your kitchen at this very moment: microwaves.
As strange as it sounds, producers are experimenting with ways to zap previously unextractable oil resources with microwaves, which has the potential to kick-start an even bigger energy revolution than fracking — and appease environmentalists while they're at it. This is potentially "a whole shift in the paradigm," says Peter Kearl, co-founder and CTO of Qmast, a Colorado-based company pioneering the use of the microwave tech. Some marquee names are betting on the play: Oil giants BP and ConocoPhillips are pouring resources into developing similar extraction techniques, which can be far less water- and energy-intensive than fracking.
If producers can find a way to microwave oil shales in the Green River Formation, which sprawls across Colorado, Utah and Wyoming, the nation's recoverable reserves could soar and energy independence could become more than an election slogan. Even with existing methods — strip-mining the shale and then cooking it, or injecting steam to cook the rock underground (hydraulic fracturing is useless here) — the formation contains enough oil to last the U.S. 165 years at current rates of consumption. Microwave extraction could goose those numbers even higher. After all, there are more than 4 trillion (with a "t") barrels of oil in the Green River Formation. And yet this microwave extraction technology comes at a time when the world is awash in oil, and prices are so low that domestic producers are having a hard time pumping at a profit.
We don't need water for our process, and we don't have wastewater to dispose of afterward.
Peter Kearl, co-founder of microwave technology company Qmast
Time for a quick geology lesson. Don't worry, if "painless" and "geology lesson" ever belonged in the same sentence, it's this one. The most important takeaway: Don't confuse shale oil with the not-at-all-confusingly-named oil shale. Shale oil is essentially liquid oil locked up in rock that's found in deep formations and requires hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, for it to flow freely to the wellbore for extraction. Oil shale, on the other hand, isn't really oil yet. Instead, it is found in more shallow formations that contain solid organic materials called kerogen. "You can get oil out of it," says Dr. Seth Shonkoff, executive director of the energy science and policy institute PSE Healthy Energy, but it "usually involves subjecting the oil shale to high heat." High heat from, say, microwaves. OK, class dismissed.
In Kearl's playbook, you'd leave the kerogen in the ground and bring its oil to the surface. Producers would microwave oil shale formations with a beam as powerful as 500 household microwave ovens, cooking the kerogen and releasing the oil. It also would turn the water found naturally in the deposits to steam, which would help push the oil to the wellbore. "Once you remove the oil and water," Kearl continues, "the rock basically becomes transparent" to the microwave beam, which can then penetrate outward farther and farther, up to about 80 feet from the wellbore. It doesn't sound like much, but a single microwave-stimulated well, which would be drilled in formations on average nearly 1,000 feet thick, could pump about 800,000 barrels. Qmast plans to have its first systems deployed in the field in 2017 and start producing by the end of that year.
Potential extraction for three types of U.S. oil reserves (from top to bottom): zapping, tapping and fracking. These figures from the USGS show "technically recoverable" deposits. Scale: 1:4.2 trillion.
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Kearl claims there are multiple environmental advantages to this technique. Fracking can slurp up to 10 million gallons of water per operation — not good, especially in the arid West. "We don't need water for our process," Kearl says, "and we don't have wastewater to dispose of afterward." In fact, microwave extraction might produce water — one barrel of water for every three barrels of oil. In situ recovery using microwaves also avoids the massive environmental impact of mining and then processing the kerogen. What's more, natural gas that often is flared off in conventional oil-well production could be used to power the generator that creates the microwaves.
Kearl and company may overcome technical challenges and stand ready to bring microwaved wells on line, but there's nothing they can do about their highest hurdle: the price of oil. Kearl estimates his pumping costs will be about $9 per barrel, which is only about $2 more than conventional wells. However, a recent report claims the price of oil needs to be $65 per barrel in order for new oil-patch investments to break even. The current price is about $47. So, unless the price of oil soars, all that microwavable oil shale may remain untapped.
Strip mining in Canada's oil sands, an environmentally devastating process, is similar to the practice currently used to exploit oil shales in the Green River Formation.
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Waiting for crude to cost a Benjamin a barrel may buy the time some experts think the technology needs to mature. "[It] isn't there yet," says James W. Rector, professor of geoengineering at the UC Berkeley Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. "Maybe in another 15 to 20 years it'll be there." He emphasizes that the massive capital expenditures required and the culture of the oil and gas industry translate into a long gestation period for any new technology.
In the meantime, Kearl and others think that the best use of the technique might be to clean conventional oil wells, which can clog with paraffin and other gunk, and to steam-clean fracked formations where water is blocking the flow of oil to the wellbore. "In the end," says Shonkoff, "these microwave technologies may just enhance the ability of oil operators to squeeze a little bit more oil out of the ground."
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He was the third son of the Peter II of Courtenay, Latin Emperor, and Yolanda, countess of Namur. When his eldest brother, Philip II, Marquis of Namur died in 1226 without an heir, his second brother Robert was already Latin Emperor in Constantinople, so Henry became the new Margrave of Namur. At the time of his succession he was in France, under the guardianship of Enguerrand III, Lord of Coucy.
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A 36-year-old Swedish woman has received a uterine, or womb, transplant from an unrelated 61-year-old donor, and successfully delivered a healthy baby boy last weekend. While she's the first in the world to have her child, she's one of seven women who underwent successful womb transplants followed by IVF treatment to fall pregnant as part of a new procedure. The rest of the group are now more than 28 weeks pregnant.
While this particular woman's donor was not related to her, most of the other six had wombs donated to them by their mothers.
Depending on how the rest of the group's pregnancies turn out, hospitals around Europe, the US, Australia and China are looking at starting their own womb transplant programs based on this procedure.
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This is the first viable treatment for women who were born without a womb, or perhaps lost it to cancer, to fall pregnant. According to Johnson, around 200,000 women in Europe suffer from uterine infertility, which the researchers report is "the only major type of female infertility that is still viewed as untreatable". But the proceure is certainly not cheap, costing around 100,000 euros, or US$125,000.
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So okay then. Either MLS thinks that the referendum drive will fail because the city structured its stadium vote as a no-referendum-backsies-allowed "emergency" measure, or they figure they can get some public body to pay the $17 million either way, or they were just sick of waiting around and needed to start selling season tickets. In any event, Cincinnati is now MLS's 238th franchise (press reports say 26th, but it sure feels like 238); Sacramento, Detroit, and everybody else, please come back later to begin a new bidding war, because everybody gets bees an MLS franchise!
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Now, no one is suggesting that F.C. Cincinnati had anything to do with the dodgy campaign funds — I mean, they could theoretically be the Super PAC donors (so could me or you or Sheldon Adelson), but that would have taken a remarkable degree of foresight to realize he'd be their key stadium vote five months later. But it does mean that, but for some petty breakage of campaign finance law, Cincinnatians might today not have a new soccer stadium in the works, and still have $63.8 million. But at least now they have a shot at soon watching the glory of MLS soccer in the flesh!
That takes a lot of balls, passing legislation as an "emergency" on the grounds that it will create such desperately needed economic growth that waiting even a month would put at stake the general welfare. (I'm going to assume here that "creation of job" is a simple typo and not a Freudian slip.) It's not clear that there are any limits on the Cincinnati council's power to determine what is and isn't an emergency, though; as the Cincinnati Enquirer notes, a similar challenge to a 2013 emergency measure that would have privatized the city's parking system — man, Cincinnati sure does have a lot of emergencies that involve handing public assets over to for-profit entities, don't they? — was rejected on appeal, though it never received a final verdict as the parking privatization plan was eventually withdrawn.
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The fight over the benefits agreement will continue on Tuesday, when the West End Community Council meets. Some members are calling for council president Keith Blake, who signed the agreement on Monday, to be impeached. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 |
BkiUcM_xaJJQnNCyfXST | (Redirected from Lilac)
"Lilac" redirects here. For other uses, see Lilac (disambiguation).
Syringa vulgaris (lilac or common lilac) is a species of flowering plant in the olive family Oleaceae, native to the Balkan Peninsula, where it grows on rocky hills.[1][2][3] Grown for its scented purple flowers in spring, this large shrub or small tree is widely cultivated and has been naturalized in parts of Europe and North America. It is not regarded as an aggressive species, found in the wild in widely scattered sites, usually in the vicinity of past or present human habitations.[4][5][6]
Common lilac
Flowers and leaves of S. vulgaris
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Lamiales
Family: Oleaceae
Genus: Syringa
S. vulgaris
Binomial name
Lilacs, by Vincent van Gogh, 1889
2 Taxonomy and naming
3 Garden history
4 Cultivation
4.1 Cultivars
Syringa vulgaris is a large deciduous shrub or multistemmed small tree, growing to 6–7 m (20–23 ft) high. It produces secondary shoots (suckers) from the base or roots, with stem diameters up to 20 cm (8 in), which in the course of decades may produce a small clonal thicket.[7] The bark is grey to grey-brown, smooth on young stems, longitudinally furrowed, and flaking on older stems. The leaves are simple, 4–12 cm (2–5 in) and 3–8 cm broad, light green to glaucous, oval to cordate, with pinnate leaf venation, a mucronate apex, and an entire margin. They are arranged in opposite pairs or occasionally in whorls of three. The flowers have a tubular base to the corolla 6–10 mm long with an open four-lobed apex 5–8 mm across, usually lilac to mauve, occasionally white. They are arranged in dense, terminal panicles 8–18 cm (3–7 in) long. The fruit is a dry, smooth, brown capsule, 1–2 cm long, splitting in two to release the two-winged seeds.[1][8]
Taxonomy and namingEdit
Syringa vulgaris was first formally described by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 and the description was published in Species Plantarum.[9][10] The Latin specific epithet vulgaris means "common" (in the sense of "widespread"}.[11]
Garden historyEdit
Lilacs—both S. vulgaris and S. × persica the finer, smaller "Persian lilac", now considered a natural hybrid—were introduced into northern European gardens at the end of the 16th century, from Ottoman gardens, not through botanists exploring the Balkan habitats of S. vulgaris.[12] The Holy Roman Emperor's ambassador, Ogier Ghiselin de Busbecq, is generally credited with supplying lilac slips to Carolus Clusius, about 1562. Well-connected botanists, such as the great herbalist John Gerard, soon had the rarity in their gardens: Gerard noted that he had lilacs growing "in very great plenty" in 1597, but lilacs were not mentioned by Shakespeare,[13] and John Loudon was of the opinion that the Persian lilac had been introduced into English gardens by John Tradescant the elder.[14] Tradescant's Continental source for information on the lilac, and perhaps ultimately for the plants, was Pietro Andrea Mattioli, as one can tell from a unique copy of Tradescant's plant list in his Lambeth garden, an adjunct of his Musaeum Tradescantianum; it was printed, though probably not published, in 1634: it lists Lilac Matthioli. That Tradescant's "lilac of Mattioli's" was a white one is shown by Elias Ashmole's manuscript list, Trees found in Mrs Tredescants Ground when it came into my possession (1662):[15] "Syringa alba".
In the American colonies, lilacs were introduced in the 18th century. Peter Collinson, F.R.S., wrote to the Pennsylvania gardener and botanist John Bartram, proposing to send him some, and remarked that John Custis of Virginia had a fine "collection", which Ann Leighton interpreted as signifying common and Persian lilacs, in both purple and white, "the entire range of lilacs possible" at the time.[16]
CultivationEdit
The lilac is a very popular ornamental plant in gardens and parks, because of its attractive, sweet-smelling flowers, which appear in early summer just before many of the roses and other summer flowers come into bloom.[17]
In late summer, lilacs can be attacked by powdery mildew, specifically Erysiphe syringae, one of the Erysiphaceae.[18] No fall color is seen and the seed clusters have no aesthetic appeal.
Common lilac tends to flower profusely in alternate years, a habit that can be improved by deadheading the flower clusters after the color has faded and before seeds, few of which are fertile, form. At the same time, twiggy growth on shoots that have flowered more than once or twice can be cut to a strong, outward-growing side shoot.
It is widely naturalised in western and northern Europe.[8] In a sign of its complete naturalization in North America, it has been selected as the state flower of the state of New Hampshire, because it "is symbolic of that hardy character of the men and women of the Granite State".[19] Additional hardiness for Canadian gardens was bred for in a series of S. vulgaris hybrids by Isabella Preston, who introduced many of the later-blooming varieties. Their later-developing flower buds are better protected from late spring frosts. The Syringa × prestoniae hybrids range primarily in the pink and lavender shades.[20]
CultivarsEdit
Most garden plants of S. vulgaris are cultivars, the majority of which do not exceed 4–5 m (13–16 ft) tall.[21] Between 1876 and 1927, the nurseryman Victor Lemoine of Nancy, France introduced over 153 named cultivars, many of which are considered classics and still in commerce today. Lemoine's "French lilacs" extended the limited color range to include deeper, more saturated hues, and they also introduced double-flowered "sports", with the stamens replaced by extra petals.
In the UK these cultivars have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit:[22]
'Andenken an Ludwig Späth'[23]
'Firmament'[24]
'Katherine Havemeyer'[25]
'Madame Lemoine'[26]
'Mrs Edward Harding'[27]
'Primrose'[28]
'Sensation'[29]
'Vestale'[30]
GalleryEdit
Flowers and heart-shaped leaves
'Alba'
'Charles Joly'
'Corondel'
'Etna'
'Mme. Francisque Morel'
'Maréchal Foch'[citation needed]
Fasciation
^ a b Rushforth, K. (1999). Trees of Britain and Europe. Collins ISBN 0-00-220013-9.
^ Med-Checklist: Syringa vulgaris
^ Flora Europaea: Syringa vulgaris
^ Biota of North Idaho America Program, Syringa vulgaris
^ Altervista Flora Italiana, Syringa vulgaris
^ Illinois wildflowers, common lilac, Syringa vulgaris
^ In second-growth woodlands of New England, a thicket of lilac may be the first indication of the cellar-hole of a vanished 19th-century timber-framed farmhouse.
^ a b Blamey, M. & Grey-Wilson, C. (1989). Flora of Britain and Northern Europe. ISBN 0-340-40170-2.
^ International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew https://www.ipni.org/n/289009-2. Retrieved 27 December 2015. Missing or empty |title= (help)
^ Linnaeus, Carl (1753). Species Plantarum (1 ed.). Stockholm: Laurentii Salvii. p. 9. Retrieved 27 December 2015.
^ Harrison, Lorraine (2012). RHS Latin for Gardeners. United Kingdom: Mitchell Beazley. ISBN 978-1845337315.
^ The botanic homeland of S. vulgaris was identified in 1828, when naturalist Anton Rocher found truly wild specimens in Balkans .
^ Their first appearance by name in English print the OED dated to 1625.
^ Loudon, Arboretum (1838:49), noted in R.T. Gunther, Early British Botanists and their Gardens (Oxford: Frederick Hall) 1922:339.
^ Written in the endpapers of his copy of John Parkinson's Paradisus, in the Bodleian Library; printed in Gunther 1922:346
^ Ann Leighton, American Gardens in the Eighteenth Century (University of Massachusetts Press) 1986:445
^ RHS A-Z encyclopedia of garden plants. United Kingdom: Dorling Kindersley. 2008. p. 1136. ISBN 978-1405332965.
^ B. Ing, "An Introduction to British Powdery Mildews", in The Mycologist 5.1 (1990:24–27).
^ New Hampshire Revised Statute Annotated (RSA) 3:5
^ "Plant Profiles - Chicago Botanic Garden". www.chicagobotanic.org. Retrieved 25 June 2018.
^ Huxley, A., ed. (1992). New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. Macmillan ISBN 0-333-47494-5.
^ "AGM Plants - Ornamental" (PDF). Royal Horticultural Society. July 2017. p. 100. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
^ "RHS Plant Selector - Syringa vulgaris 'Andenken an Ludwig Späth'". Retrieved 17 July 2013.
^ "RHS Plant Selector - Syringa vulgaris 'Firmament'". Retrieved 17 July 2013.
^ "RHS Plant Selector - Syringa vulgaris 'Katherine Havemeyer'". Retrieved 17 July 2013.
^ "RHS Plant Selector - Syringa vulgaris 'Madame Lemoine'". Retrieved 17 July 2013.
^ "RHS Plantfinder - Syringa vulgaris 'Mrs Edward Harding'". Retrieved 30 November 2018.
^ "RHS Plantfinder - Syringa vulgaris 'Primrose'". Retrieved 30 November 2018.
^ "RHS Plantfinder - Syringa vulgaris 'Sensation'". Retrieved 30 November 2018.
^ "RHS Plant Selector - Syringa vulgaris 'Vestale'". Retrieved 17 July 2013.
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BkiUfffxK7IDBOV4tTCR | Home News Blood on the No10 carpet: Dominic Raab is demoted from Foreign Secretary to Justice and replaced by Liz Truss in brutal Boris reshuffle but made deputy PM after throwing 'hissy fit' - while Gavin Williamson, Robert Jenrick and Robert Buckland are axed
Blood on the No10 carpet: Dominic Raab is demoted from Foreign Secretary to Justice and replaced by Liz Truss in brutal Boris reshuffle but made deputy PM after throwing 'hissy fit' - while Gavin Williamson, Robert Jenrick and Robert Buckland are axed
Boris Johnson dramatically reshuffled his top team today - replacing Dominic Raab as Foreign Secretary with Liz Truss and axing Gavin Williamson, Robert Buckland and Robert Jenrick.
After weeks of frenzied rumours sweeping Westminster, Mr Johnson has been wielding the knife in what has been branded a 'meaty' overhaul.
The premier cleared a series of key departments in a more radical shake-up than many had expected, with the education, justice, and housing Cabinet briefs changing hands.
Amanda Milling has also been ousted from co-chair of the Conservative Party.
Meanwhile, Mr Raab was removed as Foreign Secretary and given a lower-ranking job as Justice Secretary.
Liz Truss becomes Foreign Secretary, only the second woman to hold the great office of state.
But Mr Raab was also handed the formal title of deputy PM after throwing what one Cabinet source described as a 'hissy fit'.
As First Secretary of State he was already effectively deputy PM.
Mr Raab has been heavily criticised over trying to manage the Afghanistan crisis from a luxury holiday in Crete, and questions over his fate were fuelled by his absence from the front bench in the Commons during the weekly session this lunchtime.
And Mr Raab was then seen exiting the Foreign Office carrying bags and heading for Parliament.
Mr Johnson has been calling ministers into his House of Commons office to deliver bad news, so that they are not forced to do the 'walk of shame' in Downing Street.
Hours later Mr Raab walked boldly up to the door of No10, with his new position being announced minutes later.
Robert Buckland had already confirmed being sacked as Justice Secretary, sparking speculation that his job would be offered to Mr Raab.
Communities Secretary Mr Jenrick and Ms Milling tweeted to say they had been removed. There are claims that Michael Gove is being lined up for a move to the housing department, while vaccines minister Nadhim Zahawi is a possible for Tory chair.
Those who are being promoted or shifted into other briefs will be summoned to No10 later for a more congenial chat with the premier.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Home Secretary Priti Patel remain in post, and Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden is delivering a speech to the Radio and Television Society later, suggesting he is staying put. Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis also thought to be safe.
Former aide Dominic Cummings took a potshot at the PM by branding it the 'Carrie Reshuffle' - but No10 dismissed the idea Mr Johnson's wife is involved.
Mr Williamson tweeted: 'It has been a privilege to serve as Education Secretary since 2019. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, I'm particularly proud of the transformational reforms I've led in Post 16 education: in further education colleges, our Skills agenda, apprenticeships and more.'
He added that he 'looks forward to continuing to support the Prime Minster and the government'.
Mr Buckland said: 'It has been an honour to serve in Government for the last 7 years, and as the Lord Chancellor for the last 2. I am deeply proud of everything I have achieved. On to the next adventure.'
Mr Jenrick tweeted: 'It's been a huge privilege to serve as Secretary of State @mhclg.
'Thank you to everyone at the department for their hard work, dedication and friendship.
'I'm deeply proud of all we achieved. I will continue to support the Prime Minister and the Government in every way I can.'
A pensive-looking Dominic Raab was spotted leaving the Foreign Office with bags and heading for the House of Commons this afternoon
As Downing Street confirmed Mr Johnson was wielding the knife, gossip about the fate of Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab was heightened by his absence from the front bench at PMQs
Gavin Williamson tweeted this afternoon that he is out of the Department for Education, and suggested he is leaving government altogether
Robert Buckland confirmed he has been sacked as Justice Secretary, sparking speculation that his job could be offered to Mr Raab
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick tweeted to say he has been removed
Amanda Milling confirmed she was on the way out as co-chair of the Conservative Party today, just weeks before the conference in Manchester
Mr Johnson holding a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street yesterday, as the government launches its Covid winter plan
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson lost out in the overhaul today
Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey was in Downing Street today as the reshuffle was confirmed - but then went to the Commons to lead for the government on an Opposition Day debate, suggesting she is not on the moveIt is the last opportunity for the premier to overhaul his team before the autumn political season goes into another gear.
He is due to head for New York to attend the UN general assembly next week.
The Labour conference starts soon afterwards - during which there is a long-standing convention that ministers avoid making big announcements.
Cabinet ministers also need time to prepare speeches for the Conservatives' own annual gathering in Manchester at the beginning of next month.
A No10 source said: 'The PM will today conduct a reshuffle to put in place a strong and united team to Build Back Better from the pandemic.
'Yesterday the PM set out his plan for managing COVID during the autumn and winter.
'But the government must also redouble our efforts to deliver on the people's priorities. The PM will be appointing ministers this afternoon with a focus on uniting and levelling up the whole country.'
Mr Johnson has not made large-scale changes to his team since February last year, when he brutally ejected a slew of big beasts.
They included Sajid Javid, who quit as Chancellor after he was told he could not choose his own political advisers.
Widespread fear of a reshuffle helped quell a nascent revolt against the brutal £12billion tax rises for the NHS and social care package over the past week.
But up to now it was unclear whether No10 were merely using the threat as leverage, with Mr Johnson having been telling some MPs in recent weeks that he is unlikely to make any changes until next year.
Mr Raab came under heavy fire over his handling of the Afghanistan crisis - when he initially tried to manage the response from a luxury holiday in Crete.
As well as briefing that Mr Raab might be demoted, there has been long-standing sniping at Mr Williamson, regarded by many as having bungled schools and exams during the pandemic.
Home Secretary Priti Patel had also been touted as a possible loser if Mr Johnson does decide to act, but now seems to be safe.
Mr Javid only recently replaced Matt Hancock when it emerged he had been having an affair in his office with one of his aides.
There was never a serious prospect of Mr Sunak being shifted, despite claims recently that Mr Johnson had threatened to put him in the health brief.
Mr Johnson carried out a minor tweak to his team last week as Attorney General Suella Braverman returned from maternity leave.
Michael Ellis, who had been covering for her, was restored to his previous role as solicitor general while Lucy Frazer returned to being justice minister.
Liz Truss, who had been widely-tipped for a reshuffle promotion, topped the most recent popularity poll of the Tory grassroots.
The International Trade Secretary was first in Conservative Home's latest Cabinet league table, with a net satisfaction score of plus 85.2.
She was more than 10 points clear of Chancellor Rishi Sunak who was in second place with a rating of plus 74.5.
Lord Frost, the Cabinet Office minister, was third with a score of plus 65.5 with Defence Secretary Ben Wallace in fourth with a score of plus 64.2.
Mr Javid was in fifth with a rating of plus 62.2.
The August survey of Conservative Party members saw Mr Williamson receive the worst rating at minus 53.5.
Mr Williamson has been widely-tipped for a reshuffle demotion after a series of gaffes.
Amanda Milling, the chairman of the Conservative Party, is among those subject to gossip about getting the chop. She had the second worst net satisfaction rating with minus 16.6.
Mr Raab, who also serves as Boris Johnson's First Secretary of State, was third from top in the previous Cabinet league table on plus 73 but he has now sunk to just plus 6.1.
As rumours swirled earlier, a Tory MP who is close to the PM told MailOnline: 'Sackings after PMQs. Cabinet appointments rest of the afternoon. Other changes tomorrow and Friday.'
One Cabinet source said: 'We are assuming it is happening today.' Another added: 'It looks like today after PMQs.'
Senior No10 figures fuelled the expectations by 'going dark' and failing to respond to messages.
Priti Patel stays in post as Home Secretary in the revamped Cabinet moulded by Mr JohnsonDominic Raab
Mr Raab has experienced a meteoric rise to the top in Westminster but his political career finally suffered a setback today as he was demoted in Mr Johnson's reshuffle.
The Prime Minister stunned Whitehall when he made Mr Raab foreign secretary and his deputy as first secretary of state back in July 2019.
But Mr Raab has now lost his position in one of the four great offices of state and will now serve as justice secretary while also formally becoming deputy prime minister.
His demotion comes after a ferocious backlash over his handling of the Afghanistan crisis.
Mr Raab faced accusations from his critics of being 'missing in action' during the crisis after he delayed his return from a luxury family holiday to Crete as the Taliban swept to power.
He spent the next few weeks trying to repair his reputation as a Whitehall blame game erupted over why the UK was taken by surprise by the speed of the Taliban takeover.
But he clearly failed to do enough to persuade the PM to keep him in his role as the second most powerful person in the Government.
The MP for Esher and Walton, who was first elected in 2010, was first made a minister under Theresa May, serving first in a justice brief and then housing.
But it was his elevation to Brexit secretary in July 2018 following the resignation of David Davis that put him on the map.
He only served in the role until November 2018 as he quit over the 'fatal flaws' in Mrs May's Brexit divorce deal with the EU.
But the frontbench position boosted his profile and the former foreign office lawyer launched a bid for the Tory leadership in the middle of 2019 when Mrs May resigned.
He did not make it far in the contest but swiftly backed Mr Johnson's candidacy after he was eliminated.
Even so, the decision by Mr Johnson to make him foreign secretary and first secretary of state took many in Westminster by surprise given his lack of Cabinet experience.
The importance of the appointment was made clear in April 2020 when Mr Johnson was hospitalised with coronavirus and placed the running of the country in the hands of Mr Raab.
The father-of-two, who holds a karate black belt and captained the karate club at Oxford University where he studied law, will continue to serve a key role in the Government but his demotion has robbed him of some of his status.
Gavin Williamson
Of all the changes made by Boris Johnson at this reshuffle, the removal of Mr Williamson was perhaps the least surprising.
The 45-year-old's departure from the frontbench had long been predicted after his time in government was punctuated by a series of gaffes and controversies.
Mr Williamson, who worked as a fireplace salesman before being elected as an MP for the first time in 2010, was elevated to the frontbench for the first time under Theresa May, serving as her Chief Whip from July 2016 to November 2017.
His time as Mrs May's enforcer will be best remembered for him keeping a tarantula, Cronus, on his office desk in Parliament in a bid to inspire loyalty among Tory MPs.
He was rewarded with a promotion to defence secretary but he enjoyed a less than stellar time at the MOD as his critics took to calling him 'Private Pike' after a series of missteps.
He was widely mocked after telling Russia to 'go away and shut up' during a speech in March 2018.
He was sacked by Mrs May in May 2019 following an inquiry into a leak from a National Security Council meeting.
Mr Williamson 'strenuously' denied leaking information but Downing Street said the prime minister had 'lost confidence in his ability to serve'.
He returned as a Westminster power player after serving as a key part of Mr Johnson's Tory leadership campaign team in 2019.
The MP for South Staffordshire was rewarded with the role of education secretary in July 2019 when Mr Johnson became PM.
But his tenure has been littered with rows, most notably over the A-level and GCSE results debacle last summer.
His most recent gaffe saw him claim to have met the Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford when he had actually chatted to England rugby star Maro Itoje.
Robert Buckland has been sacked as justice secretary
Mr Buckland's departure from the Government brings to a close a seven year run on the Tory frontbench for the 52-year-old.
He has spent his entire frontbench career in Whitehall's justice and legal departments, with his elevation to lord chancellor and justice secretary in July 2019 capping a series of promotions in the area.
He was first made a minister by David Cameron way back in July 2014 when he was made solicitor general, a role he held until May 2019.
He was then shifted to the Ministry of Justice to become prisons minister, a job he only held for two months, as Mr Johnson made him justice secretary in July 2019 when he became premier.
The married father of twins served as a barrister in Wales before he was first elected to Parliament as the MP for South Swindon in 2010.
Mr Buckland was dragged into a furious Brexit row in September 2020 when the Government threatened to break international law as part of a long-running feud with the EU.
Mr Buckland faced calls to quit at the time, with critics saying the proposed move was incompatible with his own oath as Lord Chancellor to uphold the law.
He repeatedly ducked questions about his own position but he was ultimately spared having to make a decision as the controversial plans were eventually dropped.
Amanda Milling has been removed as co-chair of the Conservative Party
Amanda Milling
Ms Milling has been a leading ally of Mr Johnson for five years, having helped to run his short-lived and ultimately unsuccessful 2016 Tory leadership campaign.
But Mr Johnson has axed her from the Cabinet after a backlash over her handling of a series of by-elections earlier this year.
The 46-year-old was first elected as Conservative MP for Cannock Chase in 2015 but she had to wait for a long time for a seat at the Cabinet table.
She was appointed as minister without portfolio and co-chair of the Conservative Party in February 2020 as Mr Johnson conducted his first major shake-up.
She took over the roles from James Cleverly after he was promoted to become minister for international development.
But Ms Milling, who joined the Tories at university and who worked in market research before entering Parliament, faced calls to be sacked earlier this year following a series of disastrous by-election results for the Conservatives.
The Tories threw away a poll lead to Labour in the crucial Batley & Spen contest.
They were also humiliated by the Lib Dems as they lost their 'true blue' Home Counties seat of Chesham and Amersham.
The defeats left many Tory MPs privately calling for someone else to be put in charge of the Conservative Party and its election strategy.
Robert Jenrick has been sacked as housing secretary
Robert Jenrick
Mr Jenrick sought to present himself as a clean-cut professional in the Cabinet, but the axe fell on the housing secretary after a string of high-profile and damaging accusations.
His sacking followed the unlawful approval of a Tory donor's housing development and his eyebrow-raising journeys during lockdown.
As Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, he was also in charge of the planning reforms that have provoked persistent ire from fellow Conservatives.
Mr Johnson brought the MP for Newark, and a former international managing director at auction house Christie's, into the Cabinet fold swiftly after entering Downing Street in July 2019.
The Prime Minister stuck by the 39-year-old despite anger over his approval of media mogul Richard Desmond's 1,500-home Westferry Printworks development in east London.
The permission came the day before a new council community levy would have cost Mr Desmond's company an extra £40million.
Mr Jenrick, a father of three, later had to quash his own approval, conceding the decision was 'unlawful' due to 'apparent bias'.
However, Downing Street insisted in June last year that the Prime Minister retained 'full confidence' in the embattled minister despite widespread criticism.
Then, as the nation was ordered to stay indoors and give up social contact during the first lockdown, Mr Jenrick was forced to explain his own movements in April last year.
He travelled 150 miles from his London property to his Herefordshire home, and then travelled for more than an hour to visit his parents in Shropshire.
Amid mounting criticism, he defended his actions – and kept his job – by saying he went to deliver food and medicine to his isolating parents.
Planning reforms were always going to present a major challenge for a Tory government as it tries to hit a target of building 300,000 new homes a year while also keeping constituents in leafier areas on side.
Mr Jenrick's position as the face of those proposals did nothing to improve his appeal on the Tory backbenches.
Boris Johnson departs 10 Downing St ahead of Cabinet reshuffle
Blood on the No10 carpet: Dominic Raab is demoted from Foreign Secretary to Justice and replaced by Liz Truss in brutal Boris reshuffle but made deputy PM after throwing 'hissy fit' - while Gavin Williamson, Robert Jenrick and Robert Buckland are axed Reviewed by free heip on September 15, 2021 Rating: 5 | commoncrawl | 5 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbYA5qdmB6zNbhyka | Did we really used to take this pretty much for granted? In what was considered a respectable, family newspaper? It seems absurd now.
When I opened Action Comics #1 and saw Superman, I was stunned.
Very few of our comic book heroes have real biological families.
As near as I can tell, this is all Grant Morrison's fault. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbRDxK6wB9k0iJvNc | Q: XCTest app tests and permissions alerts I'm writing XCTest app tests that test some UIViewControllers by calling presentViewController on the UIApplication rootViewController.
This works fine, except for permissions dialogs. Some of the UIViewControllers make the system pop permissions dialogs for things like camera or microphone access. I'm not sure how to dismiss them.
If this were a UI test, I could use addUIInterruptionMonitorWithDescription and tap the alert away.
However, I'm not sure how to make this work. Can an app test access UI test features?
A: In xcode ui test, to access system pop permissions dialogs, use the below code:
self.addUIInterruptionMonitorWithDescription("your alert text", handler: { (alert) -> Bool in
yourAlertElement.tap()
return true
})
Hope this will help and if you have any confusion, let me know.
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BkiUdLE4eIXhqpoAX4hj | Governor of Michigan
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BkiUdks5qoTDt5iRgP8s | Review: Honour (Ensemble Theatre)
Venue: Ensemble Theatre (Kirribilli NSW), Apr 23 – May 5, 2021
Playwright: Joanna Murray-Smith
Director: Kate Champion
Cast: Ayeesha Ash, Lucy Bell, Huw Higginson, Poppy Lynch
Images by Prudence Upton
After 32 years of marriage, George, a renowned writer, suddenly decides that he is no longer in love with Honour. To be more precise, he simply no longer wants a life with her. Unsurprisingly, this change of heart is precipitated by the appearance of a younger woman, Claudia, who had been assigned to interview George for a publication. In Joanna Murray-Smith's wonderfully contentious play Honour, the meanings of love, marriage and fidelity, are brought under scrutiny.
Some of our most fundamental values come into scintillating question by the work, as good art is want to do. Four characters, with differing perspectives, challenge the way we think about something that seems so often, to be prescribed and immovable. Additionally, a modern approach to the depiction of female desire, encourages us to examine romantic partnerships in renewed ways. Issues around duty and responsibility, as they apply to womanhood (who we care for, and who to care for us) further broaden the scope of how we regard these long-established notions of matrimony and family.
Although never too radical in temperament, Murray-Smith's work bears intellectual dimensions that are deeply compelling. She presents her ideas in a way that feels accessible, but encourages us to go further with how we consider repercussions (for her characters, and for ourselves) as they appear through her narrative. Directed by Kate Champion, there is no shortage of richness in how the production discusses these topics. In fact, it often appears that philosophy comes before drama, in Champion's presentation of Honour. The result is a rewarding experience of theatre, even if its dialogue can sometimes move quicker than our minds can keep up with.
Actor Lucy Bell invests heavily into emotional authenticity for her portrayal of Honour, the jilted wife. The human complexities in Honour's reactions to her predicament are rendered soundly by Bell, who makes believable the extraordinarily cerebral way that this wronged woman processes her trauma. The other woman Claudia is compassionately interpreted by Ayeesha Ash, who prevents the audience from too easily dismissing the role for her problematic actions. It is in our understanding of Claudia, that we can attain a more sophisticated appreciation of the play's ideas. George is made surprisingly sympathetic by Huw Higginson, a sensitive performer unjudgmental of the celebrity writer's dubious choices. Honour and George's daughter Sophie is played by an energetic Poppy Lynch, who succeeds at making substantial, a comparatively small role.
Production design by Simone Romaniuk is elegant and evocative, with a simplicity that complements the show's performance style, focussing our attention closely on the intricacy of dynamics between characters. Damien Cooper's lights too, offer generous enhancement to the tone of each scene, gracefully moving us from one mood to another. Music by Nate Edmondson adds a sense of flamboyance to the story's inherent dramatics, effective at turning every seemingly mundane circumstance into something unequivocally theatrical.
We put so much time and effort into this thing called love, but rarely do we interrogate the impulses that lead us to it. In the play Honour, we can recognise that the experience of love, is influenced so much by factors that relate to social conditioning, or "the way we are brought up". What feels natural and organic, is so heavily informed by beliefs that have been unconsciously, but actively, cultivated, yet to dare shift parameters around what is and is not permitted in how one chooses to experience love, is often met with disapproval. When George declares that he is no longer in love, in the old-fashioned way, with Honour, the overwhelming pang of betrayal is obvious to all. To want him to stay because of guilt, debt and responsibility however, is not what Honour deserves.
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Honour (2021, Ensemble Theatre)
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BkiUc9s5qoTAk-0Y13-9 | « "Sun People": fresh music of a bright, warm, optimistic Africa.
So, 26 years ago I was a student in Jazz at the University of KwaZulu Natal with Darius Brubeck. This CBS documentary is the tour by the Jazzanians to the US at the end of 1988, with Darius a well as Victor Masondo, Zim Ngqawana (RIP), Andrew Eagle, Kevin Gibson, Lulu Gontsana, Rick van Heerden, Johnny Mekoa and Melvin Peters.
Great times (and I let Julius Malema have a few wardrobe ideas; although sadly he didn't like the technicolor dreamjumper).
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BkiUannxK6EuNAra_xfe | Reconciliation requires more than symbolic gestures
A statue of John A. Macdonald in Montreal has been repeatedly vandalized with red paint to symbolize blood. As the debate continues about removing statues, what specific actions are needed to promote reconciliation? THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
James R. Miller, The Conversation
In explaining the decision by the city of Victoria to remove a statue of Sir John A. Macdonald from a prominent location outside its city hall, Mayor Lisa Helps tied the action to the cause of reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.
"It's been a year of discussion and deliberation, and we realized it's going to be many years of reconciliation," said Helps.
Others in Canada in favour of removing statues of historical figures or renaming buildings and streets have drawn the same linkage in recent years. Movements against the commemoration of Edward Cornwallis in Halifax, Jeffrey Amherst in Montreal, and Nicholas Flood Davin in Regina have all been related to advancing reconciliation.
Symbolic gestures not enough
Not everyone is convinced these symbolic gestures are appropriate or sufficient.
A year ago, when removing Macdonald's name from Ontario school buildings was being debated publicly, Sen. Murray Sinclair, the former chief commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, opposed the symbolic approach.
Canadian Senator Murray Sinclair, the former chief commissioner of the Truth of Reconciliation Commission, has said removing statues is not the answer for buiding better relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
While acknowledging Macdonald "clearly attempted to eliminate Indigenous culture," Sinclair added: "The problem I have with the overall approach to tearing down statues and buildings is that it is counterproductive to … reconciliation because it almost smacks of revenge or smacks of acts of anger, but in reality, what we are trying to do, is we are trying to create more balance in the relationship."
As Sinclair suggested, emphasizing the symbolic removal of statues can distract from more substantial and important actions like finding ways to honour Indigenous heroes.
The differing approaches of Sinclair and the mayor of Victoria raise the question: What is the best way of promoting reconciliation? Are symbolic gestures sufficient, or is more required?
It is important to acknowledge that symbols such as statue removal or other gestures can be important.
Follow-ups are needed
No one who observed then prime minister Stephen Harper's apology for residential schools in 2008 will doubt the power and impact of that official gesture. The problem with that effort, though, was that Harper failed to follow it up with positive action.
Harper's government disappointed Indigenous leaders by not endorsing the United Nations Declaration on Indigenous Peoples, by cancelling funding for the Aboriginal Healing Foundation and by folding the government department that had overseen federal actions to respond to residential school abuse litigation back into the (then) Department of Aboriginal Affairs.
Words without actions were not enough a decade ago. And they do not suffice now.
The distinction between symbol and substance was captured well in an anecdote from South Africa told in my book Residential Schools and Reconciliation: Canada Confronts Its History. University of Calgary law professor Kathleen Mahoney recounted a story of two South Africans — Tabo from the Black majority and Smith from the white minority — brought together in an attempt at reconciliation.
'What about the cow?'
Smith had stolen Tabo's cow, destroying Tabo and his family's livelihood. In the South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission process, Smith apologized and Tabo accepted the statement. They hugged, kissed, had a cup of tea together and even shared a few jokes. When Smith was leaving, Tabo asked: "Mr. Smith, what about the cow?" Replied Smith: "Tabo, you are messing up this thing about reconciliation. It has nothing to do with the cow."
But, of course, true and effective reconciliation must also be about "the cow." It must involve going beyond apologizing and renaming buildings to remedying some of the gross injustices from which Indigenous people suffer in Canada.
It means bringing the funding of on-reserve schooling up to the same level other Canadian children receive. It entails energetic action to resolve the approximately 1,000 Indigenous land claims that are outstanding. And it must include completing the treaty process in those parts of Canada where territorial treaties have not yet been made.
The next time some public figure claims the gesture they are advocating will advance reconciliation, such as declaring A National Day of Reconciliation, ask yourself — and that leader — "But what about the cow?"
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BkiUd2U5qYVBeaTuDub9 | The House Finch (Carpodacus mexicanus) is a medium-sized finch of the Rosefinch genus.
Adults have a long brown tail and are a brown or dull-brown color across the back with some shading into deep grey on the wing feathers. Breast and belly feathers may be streaked. In most cases, adult males have a reddish color to their heads, necks and shoulders. This color sometimes extends to the stomach and down the back, between the wings. The male coloration varies in intensity with the seasons and is derived from the berries and fruits in its diet. As a result, the colors range from pale, straw yellow, to bright orange, to deep, intense red. Adult females have brown upperparts and streaked underparts.
The house finch forages on the ground or in vegetation. Their diet is mainly seeds and berries, being voracious consumers of weed seeds, such as nettle and dandelion. Consume some insects. They are frequent visitors to feeders throughout the year, particularly if stocked with sunflower seeds or Nyjer/thistle seed. They will congregate at hanging Nyjer sock feeders. The house finch is known to damage orchard fruit and consume commercially grown grain, but is generally not considered a significant pest, rather an annoyance.
Nests are made in cavities, including openings in buildings, and also on various kinds of vegetation; sometimes nests abandoned by other birds will be used. Nests may be re-used for subsequent broods or in following years. The nest is built by the female, sometimes in as little as two days. It is well made of twigs and debris, forming a cup shape, usually 1.5m to 2m above the ground.
Eggs are laid from February through August, two or more broods per year with 2 to 6 eggs per brood. The eggs are a pale bluish-green with few black spots and a smooth, somewhat glossy surface. The female incubates the eggs for 12 to 14 days and the young leave the nest about 11 to 19 days after hatching. Dandelion seeds are among the preferred seeds fed to the young.
During courtship, the male may present the female with choice bits of food and, if she imitates the posture of a hungry chick, he may actually feed her. The male may also feed the female during the breeding and incubation period.
Originally a resident of the southwestern United States, during the 1940s, the birds were sold illegally in New York, marketed as the "Hollywood Finch." Many vendors and owners released the birds into the wild in order to avoid prosecution. The released birds spread rapidly and, in areas that are not forested, have displaced the resident Purple Finch. In 1870, they were introduced into Hawaii.
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BkiUbrI5qg5A53urzTHU | Whether you are sending out letters or parcels to friends or customers, using a well designed label is a great idea. Although email is the quickest and cheapest way of staying in contact with people. it is also true that eye catching mail outs with professional looking branded labels are a proven way of engaging with friends, family and customers.
Follow our top tips to create YOUR perfect label!
Clear presentation of important and rational information (the mailing address) ensures that there is no room for confusion. You don't want a mail out going to Manchester USA instead of Manchester UK! When using printed labels its much easier to get the information clearer and your not leaving it up to interpretation of the post office.
The brand icon is bright and distinctive, making it easier for customers to identify and get to know your company. If you have an icon or logo that will be easily recognisable by your customers or even prospects then make use of it. Then, if your brand is still a little unknown this is a great opportunity to get it out there. If it's a personal letter you could use a graphic emoticon that's personal to you and your friend/family member.
Choosing to use images of food not only signifies the contents of the package but it also engages the primal part of the brain. This helps draw very strong attention to your label. Although If you are actually sending some mince pies be sure to wrap them well!
A personal or special message encourages customer engagement on an emotional level and shows that heartfelt thought has been put into the package. This can be a seasonal 'Merry Christmas' or simply something thoughtful.
Fostering perceptions of openness and friendliness, a handwritten font is very effective in helping customers warm to a brand. It is especially useful if your actual hand writing isn't perfect.
Splashes of bright colours naturally draw the eye and help the label stand out.
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BkiUdB3xK6nrxqmozRAo | Beach handball at the 2012 Asian Beach Games was held from 16 June to 22 June 2012 in Zone A of Fengxiang Beach, Haiyang, China.
Medalists
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|16 Jun
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|16 Jun
|11:00
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|10–21||18–23||
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|17 Jun
|09:00
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|17 Jun
|10:00
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|17 Jun
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|09:00
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Match for 13/14
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|09:00
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2nd round
Group D
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|20 Jun
|10:00
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|20 Jun
|14:00
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|20–12||13–16||8–6
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|20 Jun
|16:00
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|20 Jun
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|14:00
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|20 Jun
|16:00
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Group F
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|20 Jun
|09:00
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|20 Jun
|11:00
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|15:00
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Group G
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|20 Jun
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|20 Jun
|11:00
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|15:00
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Match for 11/12
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|21 Jun
|09:00
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Classification 7–10
Semifinals for 7–10
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|21 Jun
|09:00
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|21 Jun
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Match for 9/10
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|21 Jun
|11:00
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Match for 7/8
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|21 Jun
|11:00
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Match for 5/6
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|21 Jun
|10:00
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Final round
Semifinals
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|21 Jun
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|21 Jun
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Bronze medal match
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|22 Jun
|11:00
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Gold medal match
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|22 Jun
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Women
Preliminary round
Group A
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Group B
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|16 Jun
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|17 Jun
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|18 Jun
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|19 Jun
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Match for 9/10
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|20 Jun
|10:00
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Classification 5–8
Semifinals for 5–8
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|20 Jun
|14:00
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|17–10||10–8||
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|20 Jun
|15:00
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Match for 7/8
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|21 Jun
|10:00
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|10–11||16–12||4–1
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Match for 5/6
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|21 Jun
|10:00
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|11–9||10–12||6–8
|}
Final round
Semifinals
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|21 Jun
|14:00
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|20–14||18–19||8–6
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|21 Jun
|15:00
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|15–8||16–9||
|}
Bronze medal match
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|22 Jun
|09:00
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|11–12||13–12||4–7
|}
Gold medal match
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|22 Jun
|10:00
|align=right|
|align=center|0–2
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|11–18||12–19||
|}
References
Official website
2012 Asian Beach Games events
2012 in handball
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BkiUd_C6NNjgB1scZKmr | Q: React.Children.toArray can't find props on children using typescript Typescript can't detect props object on children using React.Children.toArray
I have to use any[] because if I use ReactChild[] - props is not detected on an array item. How do I correctly type this out?
Thanks!
const items: any[] = React.Children.toArray(this.props.children)
// select whatever item was told to be onload first
const itemPaymentType = items[0].props['data-payment']
A: Typescript is doing the right thing here. Take a look at the typings definition for ReactChild:
type ReactChild = ReactElement<any> | ReactText;
where ReactText is typed as string | number.
By saying const items: ReactChild[] you are telling TypeScript that items is an array that has elements that are possibly strings. Obviously, a string does not have props as a property, and so it is complaining, rightly so, when you try and use props.
If you are certain that your component's children will only ever be true elements containing the prop types you are looking for, then you can type the output as ReactElement<P> where P is the prop types you expect. However, doing so is essentially casting something that you haven't guaranteed. A better way might be to allow TypeScript type inference to come into play through somethign like the following:
const items = React.Children.toArray(this.props.children); // Will be ReactChild[]
const item = items[0];
if (typeof item === 'string' || typeof item === 'number') {
console.error('Expecting component children to be of type ...');
} else {
// At this point, TypeScript will know that item must be of type ReactElement
// since you have already taken care of the number and string case
const itemPaymentType = item.props['data-payment'];
// ...
}
A: casieber answer is correct.
but in order to access your props with typescript, this is needed:
const item = items[0];
if (React.isValidElement<{prop1: boolean}>(item)) {
// item.props.prop1 -- works
}
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BkiUcmTxaKPQonPpK8M2 | 1976 — At Tiger Stadium, Bill Freehan hits his 200th and final home run in a 12-7 loss to the White Sox. He'll finish his career with 100 homers hit at home and 100 on the road.
1945 — Cleveland ace Bob Feller returns from the Navy and attracts a home crowd of 46,477, who watch him strike out 12 and yield only four hits in a 4-2 win over Hal Newhouser.
1940 — In the Tigers' 12-1 victory at Fenway Park, Red Sox outfielder Ted Williams pitches the last two innings, allowing one run on three hits.
1914 — In the second game of a doubleheader at Washington, the Tigers' Hooks Dauss and four Nats pitchers combine to plunk a record seven batters, a major-league record that will remain unmatched until 1971. Hooks hits three while Jim Shaw, Jack Bentley, Harry Harper, and Jim Stevens hit four. The Tigers win 11-0 and take the opener as well, 3-1. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdjE4ubng9GOHVlQg | Cast list : 8 Famous Actors You Didn't Know Were On Snowpiercer
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Famous Actors You Didn't Know Were On Snowpiercer
Cast list : What famous actors were in Snowpiercer? As one of the most popular (2020) TV shows, Snowpiercer has made a huge impact on pop culture. To join in, Celebrity.fm decided to look back on the iconic series and its impressive roster of stars and cast.
In this Castlist, we show you the list of 8 famous Actors You Didn't Know Were On Snowpiercer in pictures.
What is Snowpiercer?
Gallery : 8 Famous Actors You Didn't Know Were On Snowpiercer
Jennifer Connelly : Melanie Cavill
Daveed Diggs : Andre Layton
Mickey Sumner : Bess Till
Alison Wright : Ruth Wardell
Iddo Goldberg : Bennett Knox
Lena Hall : Miss Audrey
Sheila Vand : Zarah Ferami
Aaron Glenane : 16 episodes, 2020-2021
Certificate: TV-MA
Snowpiercer is a TV series launched in 2010. After a few months of its launch the TV show has already touched many fans. According to IMDB, the rating of the series is currently 6.7/10 and it ranks as one of the most popular series to date.
Seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, the remnants of humanity inhabit a perpetually-moving train that circles the globe, where class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival play out.
Set seven years after the world has become a frozen wasteland, Snowpiercer centers on the remnants of humanity, who inhabit a gigantic, perpetually-moving train that circles the globe. Class warfare, social injustice and the politics of survival are questioned in this riveting television adaptation.
Over the course of seasons, numerous actors and other celebrities made an appearance or two on the show. Today we take a look at 8 Famous Actors were On 'Snowpiercer' that you might not remember:
Jennifer Connelly was born in the Catskill Mountains, New York, to Ilene (Schuman), a dealer of antiques, and Gerard Connelly, a clothing manufacturer. Her father had Irish and Norwegian ancestry, and her mother was from a Jewish immigrant family. Jennifer grew up in Brooklyn Heights, just across the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan, except for the four years her parents spent in Woodstock, New York. Back in Brooklyn Heights, she attended St. Ann's school. A close friend of the family was an advertising executive. When Jennifer was ten, he suggested that her parents take her to a modeling audition. She began appearing in newspaper and magazine ads (among them "Seventeen" magazine), and soon moved on to television commercials. A casting director saw her and introduced her to Sergio Leone, who was seeking a young girl to dance in his gangster epic Once Upon a Time in America (1984). Although having little screen time, the few minutes she was on-screen were enough to reveal her talent. Her next role after that was an episode of the British horror anthology TV series Tales of the Unexpected (1979) in 1984. After Leone's movie, horror master Dario Argento signed her to play her first starring role in his thriller Phenomena (1985). The film made a lot of money in Europe but, unfortunately, was heavily cut for American distribution. Around the same time, she appeared in the rock video "I Drove All Night," a Roy Orbison song, co-starring Jason Priestley. She released a single called "Monologue of Love" in Japan in the mid-1980s, in which she sings in Japanese a charming little song with semi-classical instruments arrangement. On the B-side is "Message Of Love," which is an interview with music in background. She also appeared in television commercials in Japan. She enrolled at Yale, and then transferred two years later to Stanford. She trained in classical theater and improvisation, studying with the late drama coach Roy London, Howard Fine, and Harold Guskin. The late 1980s saw her starring in a hit and three lesser seen films. Amongst the latter was her roles in Ballet (1989), as a ballerina and in Some Girls (1988), where she played a self-absorbed college freshman. The hit was Labyrinth (1986), released in 1986. Jennifer got the job after a nationwide talent search for the lead in this fantasy directed by Jim Henson and produced by George Lucas. Her career entered in a calm phase after those films, until Dennis Hopper, who was impressed after having seen her in "Some Girls", cast Jennifer as an ingénue small-town girl in The Hot Spot (1990), based upon the 1950s crime novel "Hell Hath No Fury". It received mixed critical reviews, but it was not a box office success. The Rocketeer (1991), an ambitious Touchstone super-production, came to the rescue. The film was an old-fashioned adventure flick about a man capable of flying with rockets on his back. Critics saw in "Rocketeer" a top-quality movie, a homage to those old films of the 1930s in which the likes of Errol Flynn starred. After "Rocketeer," Jennifer made Career Opportunities (1991), The Heart of Justice (1992), Mulholland Falls (1996), her first collaboration with Nick Nolte and Inventing the Abbotts (1997). In 1998, she was invited by director Alex Proyas to make Dark City (1998), a strange, visually stunning science-fiction extravaganza. In this movie, Jennifer played the main character's wife, and she delivered an acclaimed performance. The film itself didn't break any box-office record but received positive reviews. This led Jennifer to a contract with Fox for the television series The $treet (2000), a main part in the memorable and dramatic love-story Waking the Dead (2000) and, more important, a breakthrough part in the polemic and applauded independent Requiem for a Dream (2000), a tale about the haunting lives of drug addicts and the subsequent process of decadence and destruction. In "Requiem for a Dream," Jennifer had her career's most courageous, difficult part, a performance that earned her a Spirit Award Nomination. She followed this role with Pollock (2000), in which she played Pollock's mistress, Ruth Klingman. In 2001, Ron Howard chose her to co-star with Russell Crowe in A Beautiful Mind (2001), the film that tells the true story of John Nash, a man who suffered from mental illness but eventually beats this and wins the Nobel Prize in 1994. Jennifer played Nash's wife and won a Golden Globe, BAFTA, AFI and Oscar as Best Supporting Actress. Connelly continued her career with films including Hulk (2003), her second collaboration with Nick Nolte, Dark Water (2005), Blood Diamond (2006), The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), He's Just Not That Into You (2009) and Noah (2014), where she did her second collaboration with both Darren Aronofsky and Russell Crowe and made her third collaboration with Nick Nolte in that same film. Jennifer lives in New York. She is 5'7″, and speaks fluent Italian and French. She enjoys physical activities such as swimming, gymnastics, and bike riding. She is also an outdoors person — camping, hiking and walking, and is interested in quantum physics and philosophy. She likes horses, Pearl Jam, SoundGarden, Jesus Jones, and occasionally wears a small picture of the The Dalai Lama on a necklace. Her favorite colors are cobalt blue, forest green, and "very pale green/gray — sort of like the color of the sea". She likes to draw.
Born December 12, 1970 in Catskill Mountains, New York, USA Birth Name Jennifer Lynn Connelly Nickname Jenny C Height 5′ 6½" (1.69 m)
Daveed Daniele Diggs is an actor, singer, producer, writer and rapper. He is the vocalist of the experimental hip hop group Clipping. Diggs originated the role of, and won a Grammy and Tony for, the Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson in the 2015 musical Hamilton by Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Born January 24, 1982 in Oakland, California, USA Birth Name Daveed Daniele Diggs Height 6′ (1.83 m)
Mickey Sumner was born on January 19, 1984 as Brigitte Michael Sumner. She is an actress and director, known for Frances Ha (2012), Snowpiercer (2020) and Battle of the Sexes (2017). She has been married to Chris Kantrowitz since July 1, 2017. They have one child.
Born January 19, 1984 Birth Name Brigitte Michael Sumner Height 5′ 7″ (1.7 m)
Alison Wright was born on July 12, 1976 in England. She is an actress and producer, known for The Accountant (2016), The Americans (2013) and The Nanny Diaries (2007).
Born July 12, 1976 in England, UK Height 5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
Iddo Goldberg was born on August 5, 1975 in Tel Aviv, Israel. He is an actor and producer, known for Peaky Blinders (2013), The Zookeeper's Wife (2017) and Salem (2014). He has been married to Ashley Madekwe since June 17, 2012.
Born August 5, 1975 in Tel Aviv, Israel
Lena Hall (Celina Consuela Gabriella Carvajal) is an American actress, singer and songwriter. Hall is a Tony Award winner and Grammy nominee who will appear opposite Jennifer Connelly in TNT's science fiction epic "Snowpiercer." Following her Tony winning Broadway run in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Lena toured North America alongside Josh Groban on his "Stages" tour and portrayed the dual starring roles of Hedwig and Yitzhak in Hedwig in Los Angeles (LA Drama Critics Circle nomination) and San Francisco. She originated the role of Nicola in the Tony-winning musical Kinky Boots, and can be seen on HBO's "Girls,"[8] Amazon Prime's "Good Girls Revolt", and heard voicing the role of Countess Coloratura on "My Little Pony." Hall's most recent stage appearance was starring with Marisa Tomei in Lincoln Center Theatre's How To Transcend A Happy Marriage. In February 2018, Lena received widespread critical acclaim for her performance of the title role in the feature film Becks, which won the U.S. Fiction Award at the LA Film Festival.
Born January 30, 1980 in San Francisco, California, USA Birth Name Celina Consuela Gabriella Carvajal Height 5′ 7½" (1.71 m)
Born April 27, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA Height 5′ 3″ (1.6 m)
Sheila Vand was born on April 27, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night (2014), Argo (2012) and We the Animals (2018).
Height 5′ 11″ (1.8 m)
Aaron Glenane is an actor and writer, known for Snowpiercer (2020), 68 Whiskey (2020) and Picnic at Hanging Rock (2018).
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Save the date and submit your session proposals for the 2019 CollegeSource Annual Conference!
Each day of National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 15-19, 2018, CollegeSource hosted free webinars with Higher Ed insiders discussing a variety of transfer topics. Thank you to all of our presenters and attendees who helped make this Transfer Week Webinar Series a success.
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National Transfer Student Week is October 15th-19th and we want to participate by elevating the discussion within our community around the various types of transfer. So, mark your calendars and get involved in the #CollegeSourceTransferTalk! | c4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdRvxaKgTyGYK9R0Q | Corpus Christi is a Catholic feast that celebrates the Eucharist, the Body and Blood of Christ, as the centre and summit of our Christian lives. A friend surprised me with this gift. A figurine that she found in a garage sale. The trash of someone is a treasure for another, indeed!
If only I could remember where I took this… somewhere in the Baltics. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdJk241xiDnlsP967 | It's a deal. I will sketch the hot sauce while you cook Laksa for me. That is what you are going to cook, right?
I like this painting, and I guess your family likes hot sauce! Congrats on the magazine feature, you deserve the honor.
Denise, you're right. In this family, hot sauce goes on everything. And we buy lots of it which is why you see all the half-empty bottles. Thanks for writing.
Shari, you make the mundane special every day and I love your glads, they are glorious! Congratulations on the Watercolor Artist Magazine feature! Well deserved!
I really like this one! We grow chiles every year and make our own powders, but have considered making our own hot sauces as well. Besides the chilis, I really like your gouache studies. What colors do you have in your palette? That would be really fun to learn about. I bought my first water-based gouaches this past week. Thanks for such a lovely blog!
Congratulations on your Watercolor Artist Magazine article!! Look forward to getting a copy when it's on the shelves. That TV Commercial Hot Sauce lady Ethel would have a lively comment about today's painting!!! Yes siree…you can put it on everything including watercolor paper!!!!! Hey! that could be a fantastic marketing strategy perhaps???
Wonderful gouache still-life. Gouache is one of my favorites. I will try it on toned paper as that is something I haven't tried. When you set up a still life, do you set up a background for it? Thanks.
About your blog explanation of the order of your values in your watercolor paintings (not gouache): when do you put in your light areas(not the highlights)? Before or after the midtone values?
HI Mrs P. In my watercolour paintings, I paint the lights first and leave the whites by painting around them. Most of the time I work from light to dark using this same process. I hope that helps.
Love the intense color. The play of red and green keeps the eyes moving. Hot stuff indeed!
HI Susan, When I am working with gouache I paint the light areas last. Those are the little white highlights. Because gouache is opaque, I can add tones that get progressively light. For example for the greys in this I mix up a mid tone grey, and then add a bit of white to make a very light grey, and finally add the little highlights in pure white gouache. It's a very different way of working than in watercolour, but also a good exercise to shift the way you think through the painting process. Hope that helps. | c4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUcIzxK3YB9m8SV4nm | When we talk about setting goals we tend to think about new year's eve, promises of weight loss and failed gym memberships. But goals are something that are with us all year round. So how do we make them work for us? Do we need them and are they even relevant? I think they are, and here's why. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUbAE4ubnjosH9F8iG | The Visual Cortex is the area of the brain we use to process visual information. We can communicate an action or perceived affordance on a computer screen by applying simple visual techniques. The term, "less is more" is the key by allowing learners to use their imagination and experiences to complete the image or graphic and in turn results in higher retention.
Whether developing a PowerPoint presentation, a job-aid or an elearning course, as instructional designers we want our designs to be visually appealing and relevant. How much time do you spend hunting for images or that just right graphic? What if a few strokes of a pen or the arrangement of a few simple shapes could convey the same message more effectively? Having an understanding of the basic principles of visual communication you'll be able to replace words with pictures.
We'll discuss the visual cortex and how we use it every day to communicate. We'll look at examples of perceived affordances, and how making subtle changes to your graphics can be a powerful companion to the instruction. We'll also look at techniques for creating on-demand graphics following basic visual communication principles.
Kevin is an award-winning eLearning designer with over 30 years' experience in the training industry, with the last decade in eLearning. After retiring from the Army as a trainer, Kevin earned a Technology Management degree in pursuit of an IT career. When his interest in technology mashed with his passion for training, he found a new career in eLearning. Kevin's experience in instructional design, storyboarding, eLearning development, LMS implementation, illustration, graphic design, storytelling, cartooning, and comics provides an awareness and knowledge to successfully work any eLearning project from cradle to grave. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUcjzxK1yAga6JrVVt | In spite of ongoing development of existing simulation models it happens that the simulation results do not always match the measurements taken at the actual machine. An erroneous simulated pressure in the elastomer mold may critically affect other simulation results such as the predicted filling behavior of the form, the mechanical properties of the component, or warpage of the finished part, as correlations between pressure changes and related temperature development exist. Errors in the predicted values could lead to serious problems in the serial production. The article gives a brief introduction to the measurement and simulation of pressure and answers various questions. | c4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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BkiUatnxK0wg0_748U4i | Les élections locales indonésiennes de 2020 ont lieu le en Indonésie afin d'élire 9 gouverneurs de provinces, 224 régents de kabupatens et 34 maires de Kotas.
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BkiUdlk5qsBB3ZsxcaDO | I wander how to apply service pack for MSSQL 2008 R2 based system.
I guess backup is needed and then just exe has to be has to be run in a low activity period. Am I right?
However there are two/both built 10.50.2500.0 for x64 ( SQLServer2008R2SP1-KB2528583-x64-ENU.exe and SQLServer2008R2SP1-KB2528583-x86-ENU.exe ) . Which one to use?
Please check SAP note 1473016.
Please have a check on the below link and find out whether your system is 32 bit or 64 bit.
I also see that you are using Service pack1 for your installation. But in the market I see already SP2 has been released.
If possible download the latest SP and install it.
You have to install service pack both on database server as well as application server.
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BkiUcSrxK6-gD5TlcpKL | This Internet-Draft will expire on June 2, 2005.
connection) is successfully established between two endpoints.
type for that framework: connection-establishment preconditions.
the IANA in Section 10.
it can carry data in both directions.
any user data over the media streams affected by the preconditions.
UPDATEs follow the rules given in Section 6 of RFC 3312 .
the user agents can begin using the new session parameters.
The following example uses connection-establishment preconditions.
A sends an INVITE requesting connection-establishment preconditions.
data before setting up a radio bearer for the connection.
which endpoint will initiate the connection.
ready, B initiates the TCP connection towards A.
callee and sends a 180 (Ringing) response.
under the registry for Precondition Types used with SIP. | c4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUeAPxK6mkyCKC1o4H | Q: Why is it dataframe.head() in python and head(dataframe) in R? Why is python like this in general? Beginner here. Shouldnt the required variables be passed as arguments to the function. Why is it variable.function() in python?
A: It's simple:
foo.bar() does the same thing as foo.__class__.bar(foo)
so it is a function, and the argument is passed to it, but the function is stored attached to the object via its class (type), so to say. The foo.bar() notation is just shorthand for the above.
The advantage is that different functions of the sams name can be attached to many objects, depending object type. So the caller of foo.bar() is calling whatever function is attached to the object by the name "bar". This is called polymorphism and can be used for all sorts of things, such as generic programming. Such functions are called methods.
The style is called object orientation, albeit object orientation as well as generic programming can also be achieved using more familiar looking function (method) call notation (e.g. multimethods in Common Lisp and Julia, or classes in Haskell).
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BkiUeCbxK7Ehm308q11D | Seán is the 6th class male pupil of the year as nominated by his peers.
Rang a sé ag cleachtadh a léitheoireachta chun léamh le rang a hAon agus a dó.
We learned all about Australia in Geography class. Here are some examples of Aboriginal art designed by us.
Mr. Dooley's 6th successfully took on the Mannequin Challenge!
Andrew Cotter was presented with an award recognising his outstanding Gaeilge achievements at his 6th class graduation. Is gaeilgeoir den scoth é.
Ending on the right note!
A group of 6th class pupils received certificates at their graduation ceremony to mark their contribution to music while they attended Greenmount N.S.
Morgan Kelly Cooper received an award for outstanding achievement in the area of music at her Graduation Ceremony.
Adam Murphy received the male pupil of the year award.
Leighann Singleton received the female pupil of the year award.
6th class pupils were presented with chess awards at their Graduation Ceremony.
Well done to Mickey and Mira who were finalists in the City Council's Anti Dog Fouling Art Competition. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUdXQ5i7PA9O6rTL-b | Building control body denies it took a 'benevolent' attitude towards Kingspan because it was in financial trouble
By Tom Lowe2021-12-14T14:39:00+00:00
Grenfell Inquiry shown emails in which LABC staff said Kingspan deal would 'save this failing company'
A building control body has denied that it had taken a "benevolent" attitude towards a combustible cladding product used on Grenfell Tower because it was facing financial difficulties.
Local Authority Building Control (LABC) head of education David Ewing said there was "very little in terms of profit" resulting from the body's decision to repeatedly issue misleading certificates for Kingspan's K15 insulation.
Monday's hearing of the Grenfell Inquiry was shown emails from Ewing in 2014 in which he told colleagues that Kingspan was seeking certificates for 30 of its products.
David Ewing giving evidence to Monday's hearing
His colleague Cathal Brennan replied "We'll save this failing company yet! Seriously, that's really good news", while Lorna Stimpson, now the LABC's chief executive, wrote "Fanbloodytastic!!!!!".
Asked why his colleagues had responded in this way, Ewing denied that the body was in financial trouble but said it was "never making any money" from a 'registered details' scheme for product certificates.
The purpose of the scheme was to offer in-depth evaluation by LABC teams of certified products with the information necessary to consider them against building regulations.
Ewing said it was helpful for manufacturers because it provided them with a "consistency of approach" by local authorities in their assessments of products' compliance.
Inquiry counsel Kate Grange QC asked if the reason he was so "benevolent" towards Kingspan was that the LABC needed the work and the firm's endorsement of the scheme as the market leader.
Ewing admitted that there was "certainly a bit of kudos" to having Kingspan on the scheme but said there was "very little in terms of any profits that were being made out of doing the whole venture".
The inquiry has already heard how the LABC's certificates for K15 wrongly claimed the product could be considered a material of "limited combustibility" and suggested that it was fit for use in a wide range of cladding systems, rather than the single system covered by its fire test.
Witnesses from the firm have admitted that the certificates, which were used by Kingspan as a key element in its marketing material, were inaccurate.
K15, which attained a dominant position in the insulation market in the years leading up to the 2017 Grenfell fire, was never specified for the tower's refurbishment but was found to be included in its cladding system following the disaster which claimed 72 lives.
Last week the inquiry heard how the LABC had sought a lucrative sponsorship deal with Kingspan, in which the insulation manufacturer was offered "direct outreach" to customers "through referrals".
The LABC's former director of technical policy Barry Turner had said that the body needed income as it was not being provided by either the government or from local authorities.
Yesterday, Ewing denied that Brennan's comments suggested the work offered by Kingspan was "pretty significant" for the company and said the email was "a bit of humour".
By the time of the email, the National House Building Council (NHBC), another building control body, had flagged concerns about K15's certificate to the LABC.
The Inquiry heard last week that NHBC risk teams had been "jumping up and down" because several large sites were "all using the material outside of the tested specification".
The LABC was also told that fire tests of K15 had shown it continuing to burn for 20 minutes after the laboratory flame was stopped.
Grange asked Ewing: "One of the things that's puzzling is that at the very moment when you've been made aware of some pretty serious concerns about Kingspan's statements over its K15 product, as opposed to having serious conversations with Kingspan about those problems, you appear to be having mainly conversations about extra work for Kingspan, at that very moment.
"That's puzzling, do you accept, looking at it now?"
Ewing replied: "In terms of the emails that you've shown me, I accept what you're saying, but from my perspective, that was never the case.
"I suppose we could argue that Kingspan [were] sweetening us up by offering us the additional work.
"And that might well have been the case, to try and take some pressure off the fire testing side of it. But, I suppose naively, I didn't see that."
Grange then asked Ewing if he thought he had been "played" by Kingspan, to which he replied: "I think we were. We were played all the way along, both Kingspan and Celotex."
Celotex is another product manufacturer which supplied insulation used on Grenfell tower. Last year, the inquiry heard how the firm "took advantage" of Ewing's apparent confusion over the 'Class 0' fire rating to obtain an LABC certificate clearing its product for use on high rise buildings.
This week is the inquiry's last week of hearings before it resumes on 24 January. The NHBC will be giving evidence today, Wednesday and Thursday.
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BkiUfF3xK6Ot9Pm3xCuu | With less than a month left until the 2016 presidential election, social media has become, like, the worst kind of place to go. It's so awkward because usually people have to pry our phones out of our cold, dead fingers, but with this super controversial election cycle, Facebook is like hell on earth. Because let's be real. While we totally love being all politically active and up on our current events, both sides of the aisle are spewing hateful vitriol and that kind of stuff just isn't our jam. We all want to be informed, but it's got to be in a respectful, judgement-free manner, and Facebook right now is just… not.
Learn to tell the difference between being offensive and being disagreeable.
It's really easy for us to get riled up when we don't agree with someone. Even when you're just in a friendly argument, it can be easy to take offense when someone doesn't agree with us. But does that mean we should? Probs no, bro.
Before getting upset at a Facebook post, it's really important to ask yourself if you're upset because the person is a jerk, or because you simply don't agree with them. If it's the latter, that's actually a good thing! It's super critical to our growth as voters to interact with people we don't agree with and listen to their ideas with an open mind. If you can't change your mind, how do you know you have one?
But we also know that people really have been jerks this election season. If something is truly hateful or close-minded, you're totally in your rights to get upset about it. Take a breath and think about why you're upset, and then figure out how you're going to deal with it.
When people start throwing around the haterade all over your social feed, remember that they aren't force feeding it to you. You always have the option to keep scrolling past and not even bat an eye at their potentially problematic post. This tactic is definitely best suited for kinda sorta maybe awkward posts that make you a little squirmy, but overall aren't anything to get in a huge fight about. Can't cry over spilled milk, right?
Don't get us wrong. We totally understand the amount of patience and strength this will take, but we completely believe in you. You are a strong, powerful lady who knows how to keep calm and Facebook on. We suggest following up this patient act with videos of zoo animals to calm you down.
When in doubt, block them out.
Sometimes you won't be able to just scroll past a seriously obnoxious post. The crappy thing about this election is that people aren't just disagreeing and going a little overboard - people are getting straight up offensive and it's kind of hard to take.
If something is truly upsetting for you, we definitely suggest blocking or unfriending the poster on social media. Facebook and Twitter are supposed to be things you enjoy, so you should absolutely make sure you're surrounding yourself with people who make you feel good.
To respond, or not to respond? That is the question.
When you see a post that's just totally off base or like, completely inaccurate, it can be pretty hard not to lose your mind in the comments section. And like, yay! Free speech! But also, oops we just started a Facebook war. What's a girl to do?
Try asking yourself a few things: Does this person seem open to a friendly, open-minded debate? Are you? And if you're disputing a cold, solid fact, can you back yourself up? If the answer to any of these is no, then you might want to avoid setting that poster straight.
You should also bear in mind that you're on a public forum. No matter how many privacy settings you have hooked up on your social channels, your post is likely to be seen by someone you weren't exactly expecting. Consider if this is an opinion you want plastered all over your (and the original poster's) Facebook or Twitter before hitting send.
If you really want to engage, we suggest sliding into the poster's DMs or settling the dispute in person. It's so much easier to convey what you really mean in a personal, one-on-one conversation, and definitely a safer bet to keep it all private.
If all else fails, maybe just quit social media for the rest of the month. We know you're going to really miss all of your Tasty videos and tagging your friends in memes, but if this stuff truly gets to you, it's probably best that you take a break. Besides, social media cleanses can be totally therapeutic and help with things besides a political headache.
We're sure you're wonderful, we really are, but there's a decent chance that someone reading this article is, well… that person. The one we've been complaining about all article. While we're totally about your enthusiasm and love for politics, you might want to calm down on the Facebook tirades. I mean, that's pretty good social media practice in general, right?
Before hitting post, try asking yourself this: if you were in a real, live room with every single person you've ever known, would you scream this? Would you be chill with saying this face-to-face with all of your acquaintances? No? Then maybe it's best to leave it alone. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUcyA5qsBC2t5soF-U | As the divisional round of the NFL playoffs rapidly become a distant memory, there are just four teams left with a chance of winning the coveted Vince Lombardi Trophy. However, one team is being tipped as the favorite. The New England Patriots are, by far, the most skilled and experienced team of the four. So, it comes as no surprise that, right now, the team is the +105 favorite to win the Super Bowl.
Although the divisional round saw some quite unpredictable twists and turns, the Patriots' victory over the Titans was hardly unexpected. Yet, the other results ended up with some of the most bizarre teams winning out, which has led to an unusual final four.
Perhaps the oddest thing on the field is the pairing of the two AFL quarterbacks Blake Bortles and Tom Brady. In fact, many people watching the game will find the concept highly amusing that Bortles could possibly go up against such a legend. And, while the Jaguars have done well, it's highly unlikely the underdogs will be able to throw the Patriots off the top spot. So, a second Super Bowl win in a row appears evermore likely for the New England team.
If we look at the NFC, we see another unlikely pair of quarterbacks – Nick Foles and Case Keenum. Who would have predicted such a thing would be possible at the beginning of the season? The Eagles are still the clear underdog in this matchup. But, if you're keen to try your hand at winning an enormous profit, you could always put a wager on Philadelphia since the team is standing at +625.
The playoffs and divisional round have shown anything could happen as we progress toward the Super Bowl. Common sense, however, dictates that it's highly likely the New England Patriots are going to stomp home once again. Although it might be wise to watch the Vikings. They're just a single win away from being the first team in NFL history to play the Super Bowl on their home soil.
So, what do we need to know about the Championship Weekend?
The New England Patriots will be playing at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars at 3:05 p.m. Jan. 21. Slightly later the same day, at 6.40 p.m., the Philadelphia Eagles will be at home against the Minnesota Vikings.
When it comes to predictions for the Championship Weekend, the consensus is that the fate of the game will lie with the quarterbacks. While that may sound conservative, let's look at the quarterbacks who will be on the field. Nick Foles, Blake Bortles, and Case Keenum are probably three of the least likely candidates to have made it to this stage. When you consider that they're going up against Tom Brady, suddenly the prediction seems a lot less conservative.
It would be exceptionally unlikely for Bortles to outshoot Brady, and although the Jaguars did an impressive job of getting past the Steelers, Bortles' lack of experience when compared with his New England counterpart will put him at a disadvantage.
If we switch our attention to the NFC, we see that the Eagles have worked hard to stay in the game, especially after Carson Wentz's injury, and their win over the Falcons was a great move. However, Foles will now have to face the formidable defense of the Vikings and Keenum, who is exceptionally capable.
It seems almost definite that the Super Bowl matchup will be New England against Minnesota, but when you consider the Patriots' experience, the impressive performance of Brady, and the fact New England is competing for the title for the second consecutive year, and it looks clear where the sensible bettors will be placing their wagers. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
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BkiUbrPxaKgS2M3Aekt8 | When 15-year-old Selina Kyle, the girl who will grow up to be Catwoman, becomes homeless, she must confront questions of who she is and who she will become.
Selina rejects human cruelty, but sometimes it seems as though brute force is the only way to win. And if Selina is going to survive on the streets, she'll have to learn to be tough. Can she find her humanity and reconcile toughness with her desire for community…and love?
From writer Lauren Myracle and artist Isaac Goodhart comes a new graphic novel that tells the story of a teenage Catwoman as she struggles to find her own identity while living on the streets of Gotham City. Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale is out May 7, 2019.
DC announced today new details surrounding its young reader imprints—DC Zoom and DC Ink—and revealed first looks at titles scheduled for release in fall 2019. DC Zoom is focused on readers ages 8-12 while DC Ink is focused on readers 13+.
DC has confirmed on-sale dates for the highly anticipated releases as well as early looks at the graphic novels. All are available for pre-order now.
DC announced today the publisher will showcase its upcoming young reader imprints – DC Ink (YA) and DC Zoom (middle grade) – at this year's Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) on Saturday, May 4, 2019. DC's free comic book offerings will include early looks at Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale (DC Ink) and Dear Justice League (DC Zoom).
Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale FCBD Special Edition will serve as DC's Gold Title at the annual event and will feature a free chapter from the upcoming YA original graphic novel by The New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle and artist Isaac Goodhart. The full graphic novel is slated to hit stores everywhere books are sold on May 7, 2019.
This FCBD special edition will also include a sneak preview of DC Ink's upcoming Teen Titans: Raven graphic novel by The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kami Garcia and fan-favorite artist Gabriel Picolo which will hit shelves on July 2, 2019.
DC's FCBD silver comic book will be a kids title featuring two exclusive free chapters from Dear Justice League, an original graphic novel for middle graders from The New York Times bestselling author Michael Northrop and artist Gustavo Duarte. The DC Zoom graphic novel is slated to hit stores everywhere books are sold on August 6, 2019 and the early FCBD special edition will feature two excerpts starring Superman and Hawkgirl.
When fifteen-year-old Selina Kyle becomes homeless, she must confront questions of who she is and who she will become. From The New York Times bestselling author Lauren Myracle (ttfn, ttyl) and artist Isaac Goodhart, comes a story about a teenage Catwoman as she struggles to find her own identity while living on the streets of Gotham City. This FCBD special edition features a chapter from DC Ink's upcoming original graphic novel, UNDER THE MOON: A CATWOMAN TALE plus a sneak peek at TEEN TTIANS: RAVEN, another DC Ink graphic novel by The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kami Garcia and artist Gabriel Picolo.
The greatest Super Heroes in the DC universe, the Justice League, answer mail from their biggest fans–kids! Courtesy of Michael Northrop, The New York Times bestselling author ofTombQuest, and artist Gustavo Duarte, DC's iconic Super Heroes find time to answer questions both big and small when they are not busy saving the world. Their honest and humorous responses will surprise and delight readers of any age, as it turns out that being a superhero is not too different from being a kid. This FCBD special edition features two chapters starring Superman and Hawkgirl from DC Zoom's upcoming original graphic novel, DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE.
DC Entertainment has announced the inaugural artist lineup for the publisher's upcoming young reader imprints, DC Zoom and DC Ink. The artists will join the previously announced roster of bestselling young adult and middle grade authors to create diverse, relatable stories starring DC's most iconic characters such as Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and many more. Both original graphic novel lines are set to launch in spring 2019.
The two new imprints were announced in February 2018 and they are aimed at younger readers.
DC Zoom targets middle grade readers ages 8-12 and will tell stories focused on friends, family and growing up. The line will debut in April 2019 with Super Sons: The Polarshield Project, written by award-winning middle grade author Ridley Pearson and illustrated by Ile Gonzalez.
The covers and first looks for the first wave of DC Zoom and DC Ink titles are illustrated by each respective artist announced today and can be viewed in the image gallery below. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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by Brittney Lofthouse | Oct 9, 2019 | Criminal Law, Drug Offenses | 0 comments
Drug trafficking is not sentenced using the regular Structured Sentencing grid. Instead, a person convicted of drug trafficking must be sentenced as set out below, including the mandatory fine, regardless of his or her prior criminal record. A person sentenced for trafficking may not be placed on probation unless the judge finds that the person has provided substantial assistance, as described below. Trafficking sentences must run consecutively with any other sentence being served by the defendant. However, when a trafficking offense is disposed of in the same proceeding as another conviction the court may impose concurrent sentences. State v. Walston, 193 N.C. App. 134, 141–42 (2008).
Conspiracy to commit trafficking. Conspiracies to commit trafficking offenses are punishable the same as the target offense. G.S. 90-95(i).
Attempted trafficking. Attempts to commit trafficking are the same offense class as the target offense, but they are sentenced under the ordinary Structured Sentencing grid, not the special mandatory sentences for completed trafficking offenses. G.S. 90-98.
Substantial assistance. The judge sentencing a defendant for trafficking may reduce the fine, or impose a prison term less than the applicable minimum, or suspend the prison term and place the defendant on probation when the defendant has provided substantial assistance in the identification, arrest, or conviction of any accomplices, accessories, co-conspirators, or principals, if the sentencing judge enters in the record a finding that the defendant has rendered such substantial assistance. G.S. 90-95(h)(5). The assistance offered need not be limited to accomplices, etc., involved in the defendant's individual case; the court is permitted to consider the defendant's assistance in the prosecution of other cases. State v. Baldwin, 66 N.C. App. 156 (1984).
The determination of whether or not the defendant has provided substantial assistance is within the discretion of the trial court. State v. Hamad, 92 N.C. App. 282 (1988). Even when the court finds substantial assistance, the decision to reduce the defendant's sentence is in the court's discretion. State v. Wells, 104 N.C. App. 274 (1991).
When substantial assistance applies, the court may select a minimum sentence of its choosing; it is not bound by the regular sentencing grid. State v. Saunders, 131 N.C. App. 551 (1998). However, to aid in the administration of the sentence, the court should probably order a maximum that is 120% of the imposed minimum plus additional time for post-release supervision, as appropriate.
Post-release supervision. The applicability of the post-release supervision law to drug trafficking sentences has changed over time in response to the Justice Reinvestment Act and related legislation. See G.S. 15A-1368.1.
Offenses committed before 12/1/11:
– Class C–E trafficking offenses receive 9 months of PRS;
– Class F–H trafficking offenses receive no PRS.
Offenses committed on/after 12/1/11 to 11/30/12: PRS applicability unclear. See Jamie Markham, Revised Drug Trafficking Chart, N.C. Criminal Law Blog (Aug. 1, 2012), for a detailed discussion.
Offenses committed on/after 12/1/12:
– Class C–E trafficking offenses receive 12-month PRS; – Class F–H trafficking offenses receive 9-month PRS.
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* Offenses committed on or after June 1, 2011. S.L. 2011-12.
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BkiUbOE5qsBB3HnuU5El | import sbt._
import Keys._
object BuildSettings {
val buildSettings = Defaults.defaultSettings ++ Seq(
organization := "org.scartree",
version := "0.1.0",
scalaVersion := "2.10.3",
resolvers += Resolver.sonatypeRepo("releases"),
resolvers += "Scalaz Bintray Repo" at "http://dl.bintray.com/scalaz/releases",
libraryDependencies += "org.specs2" %% "specs2" % "2.3.7" % "test",
libraryDependencies += "org.scalaz" %% "scalaz-core" % "7.0.6",
scalacOptions ++= Seq("-feature"),
scalacOptions in Test ++= Seq("-Yrangepos")
)
}
object Application extends Build {
import BuildSettings._
lazy val app = Project(id = "scartree", base = file("."), settings = buildSettings)
}
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BkiUfvHxK1yAgWay7RbO | The fact that Bilge Ebiri of the Village Voice is the only one truly screaming to the heavens about MY HAPPY FAMILY confuses the hell out of me. Why is such a good film being ignored by the company that is releasing it? More to the point why is a film as solid as it is not being screened in New York and Los Angeles for awards consideration? This is a film that for better or worse should be in the awards mix.
MY HAPPY FAMILY is the story of Manana who at the age of 52 decides to move out of her multigenerational home and live on her own. She is tied of having to put on the happy face and to bend to the whims of everyone else. It's a move that sends quiet shockwaves through the family. There is more to the story but that should be enough to get you to turn it on.
Where to begin? I want to simply say that everything in this film is wonderful but if I had to pick one thing it would simply to say that this film is achingly real. Unless you live your life completely unattached from the rest of humanity this is a film that you will relate to. We all have families and we all submerge some or all of ourselves in order to make the ones we love happy. We all do it. Watching Manana switch masks from pained unhappiness at the situation to jovial hostess and back again moves us. The birthday scene where the gloomy Manana is in formed that guests might be stopping by to celebrate, something she wants no part of is dead on. I, for one, have been there, as she puts on a smile and is welcoming to everyone only to collapse from the effort of forcing niceness when it was done. We all have been there and we relate to her suffering.
The film doesn't just bleed off the screen so much as infects the world around it. Watching the film the other night I felt the room I was in merging with the one on screen. I had a sense that if I went through the door to get a drink I might bump into someone in the kitchen.
And there are the other moments that break our hearts or inform us with a grand wisdom, from the reunion to the bracing moment where Manana's student tells her that if she decides to go for what she wants in life she has to commit to it fully or else be seen as weak and become a prisoner.
This is a great film-- which begs the question why isn't Netflix pushing it? I'm not certain. I'm never certain about what Netflix is doing with their PR since they often seem intent on not getting word out on any film. I would think it's because the film isn't in English and isn't from a country that they know how to market. I mean it's a family drama from Georgia not a Korean thriller or Bollywood epic.
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BkiUdD84eIXhtfm3O-VJ | Households can save over £800 a year on gas bills with DIY heating hack | Personal Finance | Finance
By Jason Junior On Jan 13, 2023
Secondary glazing is a process of adding another layer of glazing to a window. This is usually installed on the inside of the primary window to reduce heat loss and also cuts noise pollution.
Adding another layer of glazing can help improve the thermal insulation of a property, reducing draughts and cold spots in a room.
Renters may find it an ideal way to improve the energy efficiency of their home if they are not allowed to make changes to their windows.
Research from Cut Plastic Sheeting found a household could reduce their gas bill by £806.14 with the DIY hack.
This works out at around £67 a month, making a huge saving on current gas bills, with average yearly bills currently at £1,343.58.
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The guarantee is increasing in April with average bills to go up to £3,000 a year, lasting for a year from then.
However, analysis from Cornwall Insight found energy bills could fall below the price guarantee, from around July.
According to figures from the group, electricity default tariff cap costs are expected to fall from April 2023's forecasted £1,725.51 to £1,243.91 a year, while gas is expected to drop from £1,819.80 to £1,556.26 a year, bringing total forecasted average bills to £2,800.16 a year from July to September.
Wholesale energy prices are dropping at the moment but the effects of this won't be felt for around six months as energy suppliers buy energy in advance to cope with demand.
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Dr Craig Lowrey, principal consultant at Cornwall Insight, explained: "This means falling day-to-day wholesale prices (spot prices) have a limited impact in the short-term."
Energy prices are expected to go up only slightly heading into the fourth quarter of the year, from October to December, as the analysts predict electricity default tariff cap costs will increase to £1,308.02 a year, but gas will lower again in price to £1,527.14. This brings the total forecasted average bills to £2,835.16 a year.
Commenting on the forecast, Dr Lowrey said: "While it is positive to see a drop in the price cap forecast, household bills are set to remain high.
"With the energy price guarantee rising in April, the second half of the year will still see a typical household facing bills that are well above historic levels and facing costs that many can ill afford."
The energy prices expert also said: "The cap's fall below the threshold of the EPG will, if wholesale prices continue at this level, effectively see the scheme no longer costing the Government.
"We must remain cautious as the Government has essentially been underwriting a volatile wholesale energy market – one which is likely to remain unstable throughout the year.
"Even if energy prices continue at current levels – which is a big if – the costs to the Government over the full period of the EPG are still contributing to Government borrowing and will ultimately fall at the feet of consumers in the form of higher taxes."
A spokesperson from the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) told Express.co.uk: "We know it is a difficult time for families across the country.
"That is why we have acted swiftly to provide support, including the energy price guarantee, which is saving the typical household around £900 this winter, as well as £400 payments towards bills and £1,200 for the most vulnerable households.
"We also recently launched a new campaign, 'It All Adds Up', which will help families reduce their energy bills."
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BkiUdXU5qYVBdrFDBuK0 | Call for nominations: 2019 REACH awards
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On June 22 2019 REACH (Recognizing Excellence around Champions of Health) Awards opened for nominations to recognize frontline health workers and innovators who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and commitment to eliminate global diseases. The Awards were established by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, and will be presented at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum in Abu Dhabi in November.
His Excellency Mohamed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Undersecretary of the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, commented: "In many communities around the world, especially the most vulnerable and poor, frontline health workers are the only source of health care. Through their efforts, millions of lives are saved and enhanced, strengthening families and societies. With gratitude for the efforts of these committed workers, as well as global health innovators and champions, we announce that nominations are now open for the 2019 REACH Awards."
The REACH Awards aim to recognize stories of unsung achievement in global health and disease elimination – and raise awareness of the role of the frontline health worker and game-changing innovator within the larger global health community. "Often making heroic sacrifices, frontline health workers are leading the charge to eliminate the world's most deadly and debilitating diseases," said Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. "Together with scientists, advocates and other innovators, these inspiring individuals are defending everyone's right to attain the highest standard of health."
The 2019 REACH Awards will be judged by jury of prominent leaders from across global health disciplines. The panel will include, among others:
Professor Baron Peter Piot, Director of the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Her Excellency Ms. Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
Rt. Hon. Professor Lord Kakkar PC, Professor of Surgery University College and Director Thrombosis Research Institute London UK
Doctor Christopher Elias, President of the Global Development Division at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Doctor Maha Taysir Barakat, Executive Chair-Elect of the Roll Back Malaria Partnership
Ms. Robyn Calder Harawi, Executive Director of the ELMA Philanthropies Services
Mr. Ray Chambers, Ambassador to The World Health Organization for Global Strategy
The call for nominations for the 2019 REACH Awards was launched at the World Health Assembly in Geneva. Nominations can be made in three categories at www.reachingthelastmile.com and must be submitted by July 12, 2019. Award recipients will be announced at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum in Abu Dhabi on November 19, a biennial convening where global health leaders share insights and best practice on how to map out, eliminate and eradicate infectious diseases.
The REACH Awards were first established in 2017. Past Awards include the Lifetime Achievement Award to Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States and Founder of the Carter Center, for the Carter Center's role at the forefront of combatting the Guinea worm disease.
The 2019 REACH Awards will recognize individuals working on a wide range of diseases and workers from interdisciplinary teams. Categories include:
The Unsung Hero Award honors an extraordinary individual who has played a transformative, frontline role in the field of disease elimination, but has been under-recognized for their efforts.
The Game Changing Innovator Award recognizes an individual who has developed and implemented a creative technology or practice in support of disease elimination, acknowledging the need to constantly innovate in the field.
The new Rising Champion Award recognizes an individual who is championing a cause related to disease elimination, acknowledging the significant impact that can be made through advocacy – from shifting attitudes around disease and treatment to working with governments to evolve policies.
An individual who has dedicated his or her career to disease elimination will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
More than one billion people around the world, especially in remote areas, lack access to healthcare due to weak health systems, and limited access to facilities and trained health workers. Frontline health care workers play a critical role in reaching the most remote communities, often the last stronghold for preventable, infectious diseases. But given the on-the-ground nature of their work, these skilled and committed individuals are often overlooked. The World Health Assembly recognized this week the importance of frontline workers through the adoption of resolutions on community health workers and primary health care.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) leadership's dedication to disease elimination builds on the commitment of the late Sheikh Zayed Al Nahyan, Founder of the UAE, and has since continued through a series of contributions from His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi. Since 2011, His Highness Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi has personally committed US $250 million to global efforts to eliminate deadly and debilitating diseases.
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By now, most Americans know about the Chinese Communist Party's ambition to supplant the United States on the world stage. The CCP seeks to replace the democratic systems America has fostered with ones that are friendly towards the Chinese version of Marxism . What's at stake for Americans could not be graver: if the CCP surpasses the United States economically and uses its military to conquer Taiwan and wrest control of the U.S.-protected free and open sea lanes, it will wield enormous power over the United States. That cannot be allowed to happen.
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Estimating real production and expenditures across nations
a proposal for improving the Penn world tables
Published 2004 by National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, MA .
Gross domestic product.
Statement Robert C. Feenstra ... [et al.].
Series NBER working paper series ;, working paper 10866, Working paper series (National Bureau of Economic Research : Online) ;, working paper no. 10866.
Contributions Feenstra, Robert C., National Bureau of Economic Research.
LC Classifications HB1
estimating real income Fig. 1.—Real personal expenditures per capita and shares of personal expenditures devoted to food and recreation, – Figures for –97 are taken from the NIPA and were obtained as a machine-readable file from the Dept. of Commerce. Total expen-. Consequently, we expect that income would play a greater role in explaining medical care consumption across nations (particularly across countries over time) than for cross-sections of individuals within nations. The benefit of estimating income elasticities from an international cross-section time series data set is that we can more nearly Cited by: 7.
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Earlier papers by Aigner, Love11 and Schmidt and by Meeusen and van den Broeck have considered stochastic frontier production functions. This paper extends that work by considering the duality between stochastic frontier production and cost functions, under the assumptions of exact cost minimization (technical inefficiency only) and of inexact cost minimization (technical and allocative. Estimating the Multiplier Effects of Tourism Expenditures on a Local Economy through a Regional Input-Output Model by Endre Horváth and Douglas C. Frechtling Published in Journal of Traveo Research vol. 37, no. 4 (May ), pp. ABSTRACT Tourism benefits regional economies through increased output, labor earnings and employment.
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Estimating Real Production and Expenditures Across Nations: A Proposal for Improving the Penn World Tables Robert C. Feenstra, Alan Heston, Marcel P. Timmer, and Haiyan Deng. Published: Robert C Feenstra & Alan Heston & Marcel P Timmer & Haiyan Deng, "Estimating Real Production and Expenditures across Nations: A Proposal for Improving the Penn World Tables," The Review of Economics and Statistics, MIT Press, vol.
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Start studying Fiscal Policy Chapter Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Search. A written document estimating the federal government's revenue and authorizing its spending for the coming year.
A situation in which budget expenditures exceed revenues. National debt. Not really an estimating technique but rather a method strictly used for estimating direct labor in man-hours. The direct man-hours of Page & Nations were determined by gathering hundreds of time and method studies coupled with actual cost of various operations, both in the shop and field on many piping jobs located on projects in the US.
Real GDP measures the final output of all goods and services produced in the United States in the prior quarter. It only counts final production. The BEA does not count the parts manufactured to make the car, such as tires, steering wheel, or engine. The GDP components report divides production into categories, so you can tell what industry.Estimating the current expenditures of SDG 14 This has been a difficult task since there is no official national or international reporting on SDG 14 related expenditure.
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Water Hyacinth & Orange Hawkweed found in district.
Call 136 186 if you see these plants.
Two State Prohibited Weeds have been found at Walkerville and Foster, and The Department of Primary Industries is asking people to inspect their gardens, ponds and other water bodies on their property for these plants. State Prohibited Weeds are the highest category of noxious weeds and the DPI is responsible for their eradication.
The Water Hyacinth's attractive mauve flowers have 6 petals. The top petal has a yellow dot in the centre.
Water Hyacinth is one of the fastest growing plants in the world and has the capacity to doule ts population in two weeks. It has been found for sale in nurseries, markets and pet shops in Victoria. Without treatment it can block waterways, decrease water quality and provide habitat for mosquitoes. It can rapidly cover and block waterways by forming a dense, impenetrable mat over the water surface. It can then quickly eliminate other native aquatic plans, reduce oxygen levels and leave native fauna with little food and shelter.
Water hyacinth has attractive mauve flowers with six petals; the top petal has a yellow dot in the centre.
The plant is characterised by swollen stems filled with air cells, enabling it to float.
It has two types of leaf: erect, non-bulbous leaves up to 100 cm long, including the stem, and bulbous leaves with a round leaf, about 5 cm in diameter, attached to an air-filled stem. All leaves are bright to dark green, smooth and glossy.
The Orange Hawkweed could be highly invasive in Victoria
Hawkweeds are closely related to dandelions and sow thistles and release chemicals that inhibit the growth of other plants.
The plant has daisy-like flowers and very hairy leaves. Growth occurs from both stolons (above-ground runners) and seeds.
Its leaves grow to 150mm long and are arranged in a rosette close to the ground. The stems contain a milky sap and are covered in short, stiff hairs.
Flowers are 10-20 mm in diameter, have square-ended petals and grow in clusters of 5-30 flower heads.
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Pakistan Trade Show to Draw $100 Million in Indian Orders
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In a rare show of rapprochement, Pakistan and India are increasing the collaboration between their garment industries. According to Arshad Aziz, chairman of the Pakistan Readymade Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA), Pakistan expects to generate $100 million in export orders from Indian buyers at an upcoming trade conference.
The trade show, "Made In Pakistan Expo 2014," has already booked more than forty-five stalls. Indian consumers often enthusiastically favor Pakistani garments, particularly womenswear. The conference is designed to facilitate both business-to-client and business-to-business meetings, putting Pakistani manufacturers together with Indian importers. The show will feature approximately 120 exhibitors in total.
The strong response on the part of Indian buyers is likely, in some measure, attributable to the fact that Pakistan has been granted duty-free access to European markets under the Generalized System of Preference Plus (GSP), effective since January 1, 2014. While the new GSP status doesn't exclusively impact Pakistan's textile industry, it should be among the biggest beneficiaries. Bilal Qamar, an analyst at JS Research in Karachi, said, "The domestic textile industry is likely to take the benefit of adding value itself and increase direct exports to the E.U. after GSP Plus status." More than 20 percent of Pakistan's exports will enter the E.U. market's tariff-free, and more than 70 percent will enjoy dramatically reduced tariffs.
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Thirteen textile products are included on the list of those that can be exported duty free to the twenty-seven members of the E.U., accountable for $231 million worth of goods last year. Some are predicting this will increase Pakistan's exports to the E.U. by $1 billion.
Currently, the E.U. is Pakistan's primary destination for its textile exports. Overall, Pakistan's textile exports topped $13.06 billion last fiscal year, including $2.7 billion worth of yarn and $2.5 billion of fabric to Bangladesh, specifically. Pakistan's exports have grown by approximately 12.5% per year, with a growth of 10.3% to the E.U., in particular. The textile industry accounts for more than 50 percent of the nation's total exports. While forecasts regarding the full reverberations of the new status for Pakistan vary widely, many predict growth by as much as 100 percent over the next four years.
India "graduated" out of its GSP status and has vigorously lobbied for its renewal. While it has great potential as a force in the apparel and textile industry, it also faces daunting challenges. Blessed with an enormous workforce of young, deeply discounted labor, India has unlimited promise. However, it has historically struggled to keep apace with China and Bangladesh, the region's dominant players. For a nation of its dizzying size, its $32 billion worth of textile exports last year is an underachieving number. It can't yet hope to reach China's $260 billion, but comparatively tiny Bangladesh took in $21 billion in the same period.
For India to draw business from China, it has to improve its often underdeveloped infrastructure and unwieldy labor regulations. As it stands today, India isn't large enough to absorb the capacity of China or cheap enough to lure away bargain hunters from Bangladesh. But it does have a large enough population, and a skilled enough workforce, to become one of the world's top exporters.
And there are portents of future success. India's exports are expected to leap 30 percent over the next year, coming in close to $44 billion. The government has been revising its cumbersome oversight rules, erasing a limitation on how much money could be invested in garment factories. On the other side of the coin, their labor laws have become impressively more stringent.
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Market Asset Management has been named as the new operator for Crewe Market Hall, while a target opening date of summer 2022 has been confirmed for Chester's new indoor market.
MAM, which will also run the rest of Crewe's markets, will start from spring 2021, initially opening five days a week from the refurbished hall
Cheshire East Council said there will be a regular programme of activities and demonstrations and flexibility for the building to be opened up during the evening for events.
Hayden Ferriby, commercial director at Colchester-based MAM, said: "We are passionate about restoring markets to the heart of their community, and as a company we believe that markets are more important than ever, supporting small businesses, creating employment and becoming a focal point for local events and entertainment."
Cheshire West & Chester Council, for its part, has launched new branding and a vision for the market once it opens at the new site in the heart of the Northgate development.
Recruitment of traders – both new and those operating at the current market site – for the new market is to begin from January, with Barker Proudlove acting as letting agent.
CWAC leader Cllr Louise Gittins said: "Now that the long-awaited Northgate phase one scheme is underway, I am pleased to unveil the new branding which looks forwards to a new phase in the city's trading history as we create a modern, traditional market for Chester."
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Episode 75: A Band Called Death with Jeff Howlett (Part 2)
Jeff Howlett joins us for part 2 of his interview. In this half, Jeff elaborates on his career in music, and the punk-rock ethics that he carries with him to this day. He'll also tell us more about the story behind his hugely popular 2013 documentary, A Band Called Death.
Jeff Howlett was born in Florida, and spent years in Virginia and Vermont where he played in punk bands and worked for Burton Snowboards. He now lives in Rock Hill, South Carolina where he pursues his passion for tintype photography.
A Band Called Death, the documentary Jeff co-directed about 3 african-american brothers who recorded a groundbreaking proto-punk record that remained undiscovered for 35 years has achieved global success. It has a rating of 94% on review aggregator, RottenTomoatoes.com and was featured in Vulture.com's list of best music documentaries of all time.
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BkiUduU4eIZjyluABMjO | Kevin Rumsey has left a safe, comfortable Whitehorse to help those in Afghanistan who are not so lucky.
"Not well, she's shell shocked and very concerned, incredibly concerned."
That is how Kevin Rumsey describes his wife's reaction when he informed her that he was leaving his hometown of Whitehorse and moving to Afghanistan for a year.
Rumsey accepted an offer to work in Kabul with Action Against Hunger, an international organization that delivers emergency aid to people suffering from natural disasters or man-made crises.
Rumsey, a Water Strategy Officer with the federal government, has a nervous energy to him as we chatted before he left, during a mid-morning rush at a downtown Whitehorse café.
Leaning in and out, he displayed an essence of excitement.
He then laughed when asked how this mission to Afghanistan came about.
Truth is Rumsey had been applying on various international humanitarian jobs for the past year.
The Whitehorse resident, who has a Masters Degree in Human Security and Peace Building, says humanitarian work is his calling and gives his life purpose.
In 2004, he worked in Indonesia in the Tsunami-torn city of Aceh as an environmental consultant.
Prior to that, in 2003, he travelled to India and helped run a water sanitation project.
"You and I are very blessed to be living in Canada and I guess with that comes that element of 'What can I do?'" explained Rumsey, who is taking a two-third salary pay cut. "It's kind of strange, it's almost a calling and I really do have a passion for the work."
While stationed in Kabul, Rumsey is supervising and working alongside Afghan people as a coordinator. Their focus is on water sanitation and hygiene for those citizens at risk of drought and conflict.
Rumsey says essentially the aim is to keep more people alive by stressing the importance of washing your hands and practising good hygiene.
Rumsey is all too familiar with the current bleak state for the majority of Afghanistan residents.
"There are 7.5 million people relying on food aid and the money is drying up," stresses Rumsey. "Two thirds of the population can't read or write and 40 per cent of pregnant women and one in five children will die from some water-borne disease. It's pretty frickin' grim."
And while Rumsey understands the dire reality for the Afghani people, he also realizes the potential risk associated with the next 12 months of his life.
In the past four months alone, there have been more than 170 reported kidnappings and dozens more that have gone un-reported.
"They've told me that walking more than 100 metres is something I'm going to miss because essentially it's not going to happen, humanitarians are driven everywhere," explains Rumsey, a genuine fear in his eyes. "Like all foreigners I can't freely walk around."
I'm very concerned about my safety and very nervous but I like to think I'm in good hands."
Rumsey adds while he is reluctant to leave behind his wife, daughter, step-daughter and dog, Chango, the decision to pack up and leave on less than a month's notice was an easy one for him.
"I'm going to miss them obviously, but this is something I have to do," said Rumsey. "For me it comes down to what gives one meaning in their lives, what gives them purpose.
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BkiUdG_xK7DgtAAQI7_1 | Q: Run my code with all the files in a folder Probably this has been answered before, but i havent found the answer yet. Im running a code in MATLAB that gives me the amplitude of a certain file that i put as a input, what i tried to do is to run the code for all the files that i had in the folder and make an array of this amplitudes for each file, unfortunately the problem seems to be the fid, since matlab says that for fegtl, i must use an apropiate fid. Here is the part of the code thats causing the trouble:
D=dir('Datos/Banda V-variables/01');
for file=D' %//'
if file.bytes > 1
fid=fopen(file.name,'r');
i=1;
while 1
tline=fgetl(fid); %This is the line where the error appears
if ~ischar(tline), break, end
A{i}=tline;
i=i+1;
end
end
end
At the end i just do a number of calculations of the data and give out a number. A number for each file. Since clearly this method is not working what do yo suggest?, in order to have an array of amplitudes for each file into the folder. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you.
A: You need to provide the path for the fopen command
fid = fopen( fullfile( 'Datos', 'Banda V-variables', '01', file.name ), 'r' );
Don't forget to fclose(fid) at the end!
You can also try and print the error if fopen fails
[fid err] = fopen( fullfile( 'Datos', 'Banda V-variables', '01', file.name ), 'r' );
if ~isempty(err)
fprintf(2, 'Cannot open %s! Got error:\n%s\n', file.name, err );
end
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BkiUbiY4uzki0sdMtFXJ | Star Wars merchandise reviews: 'The Force Awakens' books, toys, cereal, more
By Scott A. Rosenberg Updated May 4, 2016 7:59 AM
The "Star Wars" movie, "The Force Awakens," has also awakened your wallet with tons of new products, and we've reviewed everything that has come through the office. (Product ratings are on a 5-star scale.) You can find these items at major retailers like Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Wal-Mart.
'Star Wars: Smuggler's Run: A Han Solo & Chewbacca Adventure'
Photo Credit: Disney Press
Review: We're starting off with one of three young adult novels centered on characters from the original trilogy. "Smuggler's Run," set after "A New Hope," features Han Solo and Chewbacca as they take on a mission for the Rebellion to help retrieve a key rebel before the Empire finds him. Novelist and comic book writer Greg Rucka well-captures the voices and personas of Solo and Chewie in this nonstop thriller. It's a quick read that will make you feel like you're sitting with them on the Millennium Falcon. ($12.99) Rating: 3.5 stars. --By Greg Rucka
'Star Wars' cereal
Photo Credit: General Mills
Review: Here's a sugary way to get your "Star Wars" morning started. This breakfast cereal is basically like Lucky Charms with "Star Wars" inspired marshmallows in shapes such as amorphous blobs intended to look like Yoda, R2-D2, a Stormstrooper and more. It's a pretty standard cereal, overly sweet, tastes good in milk (and it's doesn't seem likely that it's healthy). There are two box options -- Yoda and Darth Vader, each with their own game on the back -- but the interior product is identical. ($3.49) Rating: 2.5 stars
'Star Wars' tumblers
Photo Credit: Tervis
Review: You all like to drink stuff, right? And if you're a "Star Wars" fan, then these tumblers from Tervis are a great way to merge your interest in two things. There are tons of options available for the Force fan in your life, but for our money, the Stormtrooper design is our favorite. As tumblers, these drink vessels are very sturdy, keep cold things cold and hot things hot. Plus they're dishwasher safe and BPA free. ($18.99-$23.99) Rating: 3 stars
Remote Control BB-8
Photo Credit: Hasbro
Review: There's no doubt that "Star Wars" has countless memorable characters, from well known icons such as Han Solo or Boba Fett to cult favorites like Dengar or Wedge Antilles. With "The Force Awakens," there are lots of new characters, but few have latched on to the zeitgeist like the little round Astromech droid BB-8. And this remote-controlled toy brings the rolling robot to life, complete with lots of whistling, beeping and other sounds. You have to put him together -- a drive unit goes inside a plastic sphere and the head is connected via magnets and moves around as the ball rolls. There is a tiny learning curve to get coordinated with controlling BB-8, but once you figure it out, he's a lot of fun to drive around. The drawbacks are that the controller has to be aimed at the unit, and it takes a ton of batteries: 4 AA and 2 AAA. ($79.99) Rating: 3 stars.
'Star Wars: Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure'
Review: This is the second of three young adult novels centered on characters from the original trilogy. "Moving Target," set between "The Empire Strikes Back" and "Return of the Jedi," does two things very, very well: It takes Princess Leia and turns her into a full-on action hero, and it gives a spotlight to the floppy-faced alien Nien Nunb who was seen co-piloting the Millennium Falcon in "Return of the Jedi." The adventure here is a light spy mission with a colorful crew, but it's the characterization that really shines here. ($12.99) Rating: 3 stars. --By Cecil Castellucci and Jason Fry
By Scott A. Rosenberg
Every 'Star Wars' fan needs to see the costume exhibitR2-D2, C-3PO, Chewbacca and Leia's metal bikini are all on display. 'Star Wars' gift guide: 14 things you need to buy now
Here are some of the coolest Star Wars things your money can buy.
Feel the Force by eating 'Star Wars' ice cream The power of The Dark Side is strong in the chocolate ice cream.
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Tidal currents also occur at sea, sometimes very close to the shore. Tide height will affect the beach and waves, but it will also affect the movement of objects floating at sea. This is particularly important in search and rescue operations because it could help identify the likely location of a lost person or vessel at sea.
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BkiUdq025V5hegR8Y-43 | Photographer & Contributor: As far as I can remember I always loved photography. It quickly became a passion which developed my love of black and white, colors, landscapes and people in general. I was born to capture all those epic moments in life and lock them in a box to watch them whenever the urge takes me. I also love writing, improvised nights out and sushi. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUeGzxK4sA-5fmyCNB | We need simple and efficient solutions for the humanitarians to contribute to OSM from the field. The new Note feature can be used but too often anonymous Notes are added. In this case it is then impossible to contact the contributor to ask more question.
@osmthis twitters can come to the rescue. OSM user sashazykov proposes a simple solution : Send a geolocated twitter with the hashtag @osmthis. It is even possible to add a picture, completing the description of a feature.
See http://www.openstreetmap.org/user/sashazykov/diary/21824 where he presents his project and some examples.
For HOT, it would be possible to fork this OpenSource solution from Github and use a specific hashtag for an Activation or partnering with humanitarians. | c4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdHY5qhLA5d-DFfO6 | Don't abandon 1.5C warming limit, says Paris accord architect
Children from Kenya's Turkana community walk in October to receive food aid; the wider Horn of Africa is facing its worst drought in more than four decades with over 20 million people impacted.
The world is in danger of blasting past its goal of limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, said climate champion Laurence Tubiana, slamming a "flagrant" lack of global leadership.
France's former climate ambassador was one of the key architects behind the Paris Agreement, which says global warming should be slashed to well below two degrees Celsius from pre-industrial levels, and preferably the safer ambition of 1.5C.
But even with new commitments, the world is on track to heat up by about 2.5C by the end of the century—enough, scientists say, to trigger dangerous climate tipping points.
If temperatures "overshoot" 1.5C, it could take the world into dangerous territory.
Tubiana, head of the European Climate Foundation (ECF), said humanity would then have to try to pull warming back down by using technologies to remove carbon from the atmosphere, that are not yet operational at scale.
AFP spoke to Tubiana on the sidelines of COP27 climate talks in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Her answers have been edited for clarity.
Is the 1.5C goal dead?
"Yes, it's dead in the sense that we will most likely exceed this temperature level unfortunately, what we call overshoot.
But if we say '2C is acceptable', first of all, scientifically it is not true. We see (the effects) today, with a temperature increase of only 1.1C or 1.2C.
Laurence Tubiana, head of the European Climate Foundation, warned 'every tenth of a degree counts' in terms of climate change.
You can deny the problem, postpone it, and that is very dangerous.
We know that every tenth of a degree counts, so I am in favour of keeping this target, even if we are not likely to reach it.
If we exceed it, we will have to find a way to come back to it, or below it, one way or another, by increasing carbon capture efforts.
If we give up on it, we will do less."
Can 1.5C commitments be believed?
"It's true that with the COVID crisis and crises in all their forms—food, energy—it's understandable that attention has been diverted.
It's true that there have been a lot of headwinds.
But we still have to keep up the pressure and show the real impact that climate change is already having.
This is no longer a distant or future problem, it is unfortunately here. We have to keep pushing. We need pressure."
Maps showing the impact of 1.5 vs 3 ºC global warming in terms of number of days with maximum temperature above 35ºC, change in number of frost days and change in sea ice concentration.
Is the European Union doing enough?
The EU said this week it would raise its net emissions reduction target to 57 percent by 2030 from 55 percent, but advocacy group said that wasn't enough. AFP asked Tubiana what she thought.
"The (criticism) is a bit excessive, because the European Union is particularly affected by the war (in Ukraine).
Even with COVID, there was no (backtracking), by saying to ourselves "we will forget about the climate".
For the moment, because there has been a lot of mobilisation by citizens, an understanding of urgent action, we have not derailed.
An airplane flies over the Sharm el-Sheikh International Convention Centre, during the COP27 climate conference in Egypt.
But climate diplomacy during this time, it was put on hold. There's a lot of talk about missiles, who delivers weapons to whom, or cereals, but not about the climate.
There is a fairly flagrant lack of international leadership."
Citation: Don't abandon 1.5C warming limit, says Paris accord architect (2022, November 17) retrieved 28 January 2023 from https://phys.org/news/2022-11-dont-abandon-15c-limit-paris.html
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BkiUfwE5qg5Ds8lAVtJa | Nuclear power plants won't be coming to Indiana anytime soon, after all.
A key state senator has pulled his bill that would have provided financial incentives to utilities to build nuclear plants.
The move amounts to a sudden reversal of Merritt's push for nuclear energy in Indiana. Less than two weeks ago, Merritt introduced the bill. Last week, the bill was sent to the Senate Utilities Committee, which Merritt chairs.
Senate Bill 302 would have allowed utilities to build a nuclear plant or a small modular reactor and pass along the engineering and construction costs to customers years before the plant goes into operation.
Indiana is one of the few Midwest states with no nuclear power plants. It has long relied on abundant coal reserves for energy.
Tagged with cost, energy policy, Indiana, James Merritt, the Senate Utilities Committee, U.S.. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
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BkiUdyQ4ubng80eumWWV | Fires and natural disasters are always a threat to homeowners, but A Auto Insurance World has your solution. We have the coverage you need, and offer discount homeowner insurance in Fort Pierce, FL. Available in a variety of ranges and deductibles, our home insurance agency's policies provide comprehensive coverage in the unfortunate event of a manmade or natural disaster. We also provide commercial auto, life insurance and boat insurance.
Buy one of our homeowners' policies today to receive excellent discounts with windstorm mitigation credit. We also offer renters' insurance policies. Our renters' insurance covers damage to personal belongings as a result of a natural or manmade disaster. | c4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUdOw5qdmB68TTB4Cv | OUR PREEMIE PRINCESSES ARE THREE!
Yesterday was the girl's third birthday. On Saturday we celebrated with lots of family & friends. We were a little worried in the morning that the weather was going to give out on us and rain, but as it turns out the skies cleared up and it turned out to be a beautiful afternoon for all the kids to enjoy some time outside.
Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the girl's birthday with us, we hope everyone had just as much fun as we did!
Sunday was the girl's actual birthday. We spent the morning opening up a few more gifts and then we all got ready to head to a Father's day picnic.
I always get a little emotional around this time when I think of how the events of this day unfolded three years ago. As we were on our way to the picnic we drove by the hospital the girl's were born at and a million emotions began to surface. Brian & I looked at each other and we both said that three years ago on this day we never imagined that we would be taking the girl's to a picnic. Emotions were also a little high because I can clearly remember Brian's first Father's day. I was still in the hospital and around 3a.m I decided I would go down to the NICU to see the girl's. When I walked in I saw two little cards that said "Happy Father's Day". Both cards were stamped with the girl's little feet. I instantly broke down because of how special the nurses tried to make this day for a very special daddy. This year having father's day on the same day as the girl's birthday was probably the best gift anyone could ever give him.
Olivia & Avery with cousin Nicholas Having a dance with daddy Birthday girl's!
Happy 3rd birthday sweet girl's, mommy & daddy are so very proud of you!!!
Posted by Miracles at 1:56 p.m.
Shannon, you gave me goosebumps and tears. Funny how emotions run really high on such special days that we never knew were coming.
But for real, I am so glad that we met. Although we don't see each other enough I think of you guys all of the time!!!
It was a great day! Love you all.
I wanted to thank you for continuing to share your miracles with us. I have tears streaming down my cheeks as I finished reading this post. Preemie parents go through so much, not just in the NICU but years following. I just called our ped's billing department to set up payments for Alivya's Synagis shots this year.
The celebration of every birthday is a reminder and a testament to our strength as parents, and the will of our special children to survive!
Your girls are so beautiful! Happy Birthday and Father's Day!
Beautiful post, Shannon. You guys are such a great family! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Awwww Happy Birthday!!! I absolutely love the cake, that is precious! 3 years old, wow isn't it amazing how you blink and one day they are another year older. I sometimes sit and think how I can't believe that Kellar is 2, it just doesn't seem like he should be that old, I still remember the nicu days like it was yesterday. Your girls are adorable and it looks like they really enjoyed their party..
We had such a great time at the girls party. Elizabeth loves seeing the girls and loved the pool and the slip and slide.
We are so glad to have met you and your family. The girls are sweet and were real princesses on their special day. | c4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUe7825V5jQVTJN2kN | Time to decorate with something new this Spring without spending a fortune? Try making an upcycled Easter display.
I LOVE the boho experience of thrift shopping. I enjoy the sport of never knowing what I'll find and sometimes manifesting just what I want. And when I decorate, I love mixing old with new to create my own unique style. Can't get much more bohemian than that!
We were ready to do something new with our beloved Easter decorations this year. We have a beautiful storage cabinet in our kitchen that needed a new display. I try and change the space out every few months.
We have a slew of velvet Easter eggs and Easter egg candles that I usually arrange in baskets around the house. This year I wanted to display them in glass somehow. So what an excellent reason to head over to our local thrift shop!
I set eggs into the top of each of the glasses and arranged the glassware until it looked appealing. Then, I set a glass bowl full of additional eggs in the middle of the display and added the grass rabbits and other décor around it. I also added a tall glass vase filled with eggs and topped that with birds sitting on a nest.
To finish the display, I surrounded the decor in white lights. I set the lights up on an easy remote control clicker so they are easy to turn on and off at night.
I enjoy looking at the display especially at night with the white lights reflecting all the crystal glassware. This upcycled Easter display makes my boho spirit very happy I hope that it inspires your creativity too!
For more cool bohemian craft and decorating ideas, check out the DIY section of this blog. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUdV84c3aisDazl6CH | Q: Extrapolation on the p-norm sphere using the exponential map Hi,
In order to follow a branch of solutions to an implicit equation on the manifold $M = \lbrace x \in \mathbb R^n, \|x\|_p = 1 \rbrace $, I'm interested in the following problem. Given two points $a$ and $b$ in $M$, is there a natural way to extrapolate them to a third point $c$, as in the flat case $c = 2b - a$ ?
In particular, I'm trying the following strategy. Find v such that $\exp_b(-v) = a$, and compute $c$ as $\exp_b(v) = a$, where $\exp_b$ is the exponential map on $T_bM$. This should be a well-posed problem for $b$ and $a$ close enough, but my knowledge of differential geometry is very limited, and I do not know if it possible to solve this problem in closed form for general $p$. I expect it only makes sense for $p \geq 2$, but I'd be happy to be proved wrong. I have solved the case $p=2$ using the formula from http://www.math.duke.edu/~bryant/267/Day12Exercises.pdf (it reduces to simple geometry)
If the inverse problem (logarithm map) is too hard to solve, I'm still interested in the direct problem (exponential map), because if I have an explicit derivative of the curve available, I can use that as $v$. Of course, a trivial strategy is to extrapolate linearly the curve and then project back, but I feel that's clumsy.
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BkiUdf04ubngtpssn5rK | It never crossed my mind that I'd be spending my 27th name day abroad because I've already spent some cash on buying a new laptop (a MacBook Pro Retina 2015 model) last April. But, how can I say no to this trip when there's a cheap roundtrip fare to Taipei and a persistent mother?
Fast forward, our flight was scheduled to depart Manila at around 11 PM. It turned out that it was delayed for almost three hours. The first few hours of my 27th birthday was spent on waiting - waiting for our the next updates, waiting for our turnaround aircraft, and waiting for our boarding call. Our flight finally took off at quarter to three in the morning. I dozed off minutes after I consumed my in-flight meal.
Several minutes later, I woke up from a loud thump. The wheels of the Airbus A320-200 had finally touched down the terra firma. At this hour, I should be sleeping soundly in our hotel should our flight departed on time. Upon exiting the immigration, our designated driver was nowhere to be found. We walked around the arrival hall three times until we finally decided to take a cab to our hotel. I handed over our hotel reservation that was written in Mandarin and without uttering a single word, he drove at a speed of a hundred and thirty to central Taipei. Dawn was breaking as we traveled on the freeway. As the black sky slowly transformed to colorful hues of orange, indigo, and red, I've realized that I am still blessed despite the unforeseen circumstances of our journey. It was nonetheless a beautiful sight to see.
View of downtown Taipei and Songshan Airport from Taipei 101's observatory deck.
We had barely three hours of sleep when we started exploring Taipei. This trip, however, is different from my first two visits. It is my first time to explore Taipei during the height of its summer season. The average temperature is around 34-35 degrees Celsius. It is relatively hot and humid even at night time, but the tropical boy in me isn't complaining because it's perpetually hot and humid back home. We didn't mind for us as long as we're hydrated from time to time.
First stop was the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. It is located in the heart of Zhongzheng District of Taipei, this landmark was erected in memory of Chiang Kai Shek, the former President of the Republic of China (Taiwan). Visitors can witness the change of guards ceremony every hour. To satisfy our hunger, we rode an underground train to Taipei 101 station and dined at Din Tai Fung. The restaurant is famous for its delicious pork xiao long baos, pork buns, and dumplings. We ordered their best-selling meals and ate with so much gusto.
Since we were already in Taipei 101, the city's tallest skyscraper, we bought tickets to the observatory deck. The fun part was actually riding their elevator. Officially named as the world's fastest elevator by Guinness Book Records, it only takes 45 seconds to reach the observatory. We're talking about 88 floors! Taipei looks beautiful from above. Several buildings spread across the north, east, and south quadrants which are all surrounded by verdant mountains and landscapes on the eastern part of the city.
Taipei is easy to navigate around, thanks to its extensive and efficient MRT.
This is what Shilin Night Market looks like in broad daylight.
Next stop: Ximending, the main shopping district of Taipei. Here, you can find all sorts of things - from food to apparel. It is easy to get lost around Ximending, and if you have enough energy, you can spend the whole day shopping and dining here. Since we can't get over with Taiwanese food, we hopped on the train, exchanged from blue to the red line, and made our way to one of Taipei's largest and probably one of the oldest night markets. Shilin Night Market offers a lot of Taiwanese street foods. It is clean and safe to eat, cheap, and delicious. There were only a few people walking around the vicinity but come at seven in the evening, the place is jam-packed and brimming with so many activities.
All sorts of green and meat.
Pork barbecue: 3 for NTD 100.
Wagyu beef as street food? Why not!
Tastes like sati, but it's pork.
We ran out of energy, so we went back to our hotel at half past five in the afternoon to freshen up and to reenergize even just for an hour. By half past seven in the evening, we went back and explored the neighborhood of our hotel. You see, whenever I book my accommodation, I always consider its location. Located near Taipei Main Station, The Diary of Taipei Hotel offers neat rooms with hot and cold shower, fast internet connection, and a cable LED TV. Our two-night stay comes with a complimentary buffet breakfast.
The streets are clean, too!
The second day was a bit more laid back and relaxed as we had nine hours of undisturbed sleep. The journey continues as we explored more of Taipei. We visited Taipei Expo Park, Huashan, Longshan Temple, and Taipei Zoo. Among the four places that we've visited, Huashan is my favorite. What used to be a wine factory is now a safe haven of contemporary and modern art. There are also quaint shops and cafes around too.
As we made our way to Taipei Zoo, it became dark and gloomy. I sat on the window seat of the train, staring at the rain falling down like a million falling stars. Lightning illuminated the day occasionally followed by the deep roar of thunder. I leaned more closely upon the glass, my nose pressing against it. There was no way that we can explore the zoo. My mom and I were really expecting to see the pandas, but the weather wasn't cooperating. We just shrugged it off, thinking that we can always go back to Taipei. We went back to our hotel, packed our bags, and left with a big smile on our faces.
Taipei is an emerging tourist destination for Filipinos. With the upcoming visa exemption this September, more and more Filipinos can now access to Taiwan's traditional and unique eats, majestic sights and landscapes, and some of its famous landmarks. Despite the language barrier, the locals are nice, accommodating, and helpful. It may not be as fast-paced as Hong Kong, Singapore, or Tokyo, but it is definitely a must stop for any serious Asian travelers.
Do you have an update regarding their free visa implementation this coming September? I have a flight in November and I'm hoping that the exception of visa will be implemented before my trip.
Hey Vince! I think they'll be implementing it this September. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUe_c5qhLBcdv_XJtf | La Ligue des champions de volley-ball masculin est la plus importante compétition de clubs de la saison 2015-2016 en volley-ball. Elle oppose les vingt-huit meilleures équipes européennes, distribuées dans sept groupes et qui se disputent l'une des quatre places qualificatives pour la phase finale qui se joue cette saison à la Tauron Arena de Cracovie en Pologne.
Participants
La participation des clubs à la compétition se fait selon leur position dans leurs ligues respectives et la position de ces dernières au classement CEV. Certains pays comme la Pologne ou la Turquie reçoivent également une wildcard, symbolisée par le sigle WC.
Compétition
Phase de groupes
Les sept premiers et les cinq meilleurs deuxièmes sont automatiquement qualifiés pour le tour suivant. À l'issue de cette phase de poules, l'organisateur de la phase finale est désigné parmi ces douze équipes et y automatiquement qualifié. Il est remplacé pour les playoffs à douze par le meilleur deuxième suivant.
Les quatre équipes suivantes au classement des meilleurs deuxièmes et troisièmes sont elles reversées dans la phase challenge de la Coupe de la CEV.
Composition des groupes
Le tirage au sort de la phase de poules a lieu le à Vienne. Les 28 clubs participants ont auparavant été répartis en quatre chapeaux selon leur classement européen, exception faite pour ceux qui ont reçu une invitation (wildcard) et qui sont placés d'office dans le quatrième chapeau.
Poule A
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Poule B
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Poule C
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Poule D
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Poule E
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Poule F
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Poule G
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Classement des meilleurs deuxièmes et troisièmes
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Playoffs
Playoffs à 12
Les matchs des playoffs ont été désignés par tirage au sort. L'organisateur de la phase finale, le Resovia Rzeszów, est exempté de ces deux tours.
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Playoffs à 6
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Finale à quatre
La phase finale se disputera à la Tauron Arena de Cracovie en Pologne.
Deux clubs italiens étant qualifiés, ils se rencontrent automatiquement en demi-finale.
Récompenses
MVP :
Meilleur marqueur :
Meilleurs réceptionneurs :
Meilleurs centraux :
Meilleur attaquant :
Meilleur passeur :
Meilleur libéro :
Prix du fair-play :
Notes et références
Lien externe
Site officiel
Highlights CL
Ligue des champions masculine de volley-ball
Saison 2015-2016 de volley-ball
Volley-ball M1 | wikipedia | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
BkiUeInxK7IADTol18bS | LONDON (AP) — The British government changed course Saturday in a case concerning cannabis oil, saying an epileptic boy can be treated with it after his mother said he needed it to survive severe seizures.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid said he has agreed to urgently issue a license to allow Billy Caldwell, a 12-year-old from Northern Ireland, to be treated with the oil. He said his decision was based on advice from senior doctors who say that Caldwell, who was hospitalized overnight in London, faces a medical emergency.
Javid said the British government's immediate priority was to make sure Caldwell receives "the most effective treatment possible in a safe way."
The case has revived the debate over medical marijuana use in Britain.
Cannabis oil is banned in Britain. Border Force agents seized it from Charlotte Caldwell, the boy's mother, when she tried to bring it into London's Heathrow Airport on Monday from Canada, where she obtained it legally.
She said Billy suffered two severe seizures overnight and that the cannabis oil is the only substance that can prevent life-threatening seizures for him. He began the treatment in the United States legally two years ago.
Charlotte Caldwell says the oil has kept Billy seizure-free for more than 300 days.
He became the first person in the U.K. with a prescription for cannabis oil when it was recommended to him by a local doctor in Northern Ireland. But the doctor stopped prescribing cannabis oil after being warned by the Home Office.
After the government agreed to permit the treatment, Charlotte Caldwell said Saturday that she and her supporters had "achieved the impossible" and called for a rules change to allow other children needing cannabis oil to use it legally.
"I truly believe that somewhere in the Home Office there's someone with a heart and I truly believe that Billy was pulling on their heart strings," she said.
Nonetheless, she said the British government had put her and Billy through a "dreadful, horrific, cruel experience" that has left him in a gravely weakened state.
Cannabis oil is not recognized in the U.K. as being effective for the treatment of epilepsy. The National Health Service says on its website that cannabis-based products are being tested for possible use in treatment of several diseases, including epilepsy in children, glaucoma and the loss of appetite experienced by some people with AIDS or HIV infections. | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
BkiUdkE4dbghXafMtOxi | Brother Max's feeding range includes all the necessities to help you and your little one from birth, and onwards through their weaning journey. From Pots to Bowls to Trainer Cups and Beakers. A range of products to help makes parents lives simpler and easier at home and on-the-go. All our products ensure parents feel just as comfortable feeding their little at home or out and about. | c4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
BkiUbqY4eIZijRGJ1rSt | En delegation er i diplomatiet en gruppe repræsentanter for en stat eller en international organisation, som har mandat til at forhandle aftaler med anden myndighed. Som regel kræves der dog en underskrift eller ratifikation fra en suveræn før delegationernes indgåede aftaler kan træde i kraft. Under London-konferencen (1864) var den danske delegation hæmmet af et uklart mandat fra regeringen og kunne derfor ikke indgå det kompromis, der måske havde ført til en fredsaftale.
En fast repræsentation er i modsætning til en delegation valgt eller udpeget for en bestemt periode. Personalet på en ambassade udgør således en fast repræsentation.
Udtrykket en delegeret anvendes lejlighedsvis om en person, der deltager i en valgt forsamling, fx en partikongres.
Referencer
Salmonsens 1915-1930, 1. udgave; Delegation
Diplomati
Salmonsens | wikipedia | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUaX3xK0iCl7UGUz9V | 'use strict';
exports.__esModule = true;
var _extends = Object.assign || function (target) { for (var i = 1; i < arguments.length; i++) { var source = arguments[i]; for (var key in source) { if (Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(source, key)) { target[key] = source[key]; } } } return target; };
var _createClass = (function () { function defineProperties(target, props) { for (var i = 0; i < props.length; i++) { var descriptor = props[i]; descriptor.enumerable = descriptor.enumerable || false; descriptor.configurable = true; if ('value' in descriptor) descriptor.writable = true; Object.defineProperty(target, descriptor.key, descriptor); } } return function (Constructor, protoProps, staticProps) { if (protoProps) defineProperties(Constructor.prototype, protoProps); if (staticProps) defineProperties(Constructor, staticProps); return Constructor; }; })();
function _interopRequireDefault(obj) { return obj && obj.__esModule ? obj : { 'default': obj }; }
function _objectWithoutProperties(obj, keys) { var target = {}; for (var i in obj) { if (keys.indexOf(i) >= 0) continue; if (!Object.prototype.hasOwnProperty.call(obj, i)) continue; target[i] = obj[i]; } return target; }
function _classCallCheck(instance, Constructor) { if (!(instance instanceof Constructor)) { throw new TypeError('Cannot call a class as a function'); } }
function _inherits(subClass, superClass) { if (typeof superClass !== 'function' && superClass !== null) { throw new TypeError('Super expression must either be null or a function, not ' + typeof superClass); } subClass.prototype = Object.create(superClass && superClass.prototype, { constructor: { value: subClass, enumerable: false, writable: true, configurable: true } }); if (superClass) Object.setPrototypeOf ? Object.setPrototypeOf(subClass, superClass) : subClass.__proto__ = superClass; }
var _react = require('react');
var _react2 = _interopRequireDefault(_react);
var _classnames = require('classnames');
var _classnames2 = _interopRequireDefault(_classnames);
var LinkList = (function (_React$Component) {
_inherits(LinkList, _React$Component);
function LinkList() {
_classCallCheck(this, LinkList);
_React$Component.apply(this, arguments);
}
LinkList.prototype.render = function render() {
var _classNames;
var _props = this.props;
var className = _props.className;
var size = _props.size;
var title = _props.title;
var otherProps = _objectWithoutProperties(_props, ['className', 'size', 'title']);
var classes = _classnames2['default']((_classNames = {}, _classNames['mdl-' + size + '-footer__link-list'] = true, _classNames), className);
return _react2['default'].createElement(
'ul',
_extends({ className: classes }, otherProps),
_react2['default'].Children.map(this.props.children, function (child) {
return _react2['default'].createElement(
'li',
null,
child
);
})
);
};
_createClass(LinkList, null, [{
key: 'propTypes',
value: {
className: _react.PropTypes.string,
size: _react.PropTypes.oneOf(['mini', 'mega']),
title: _react.PropTypes.string
},
enumerable: true
}]);
return LinkList;
})(_react2['default'].Component);
exports['default'] = LinkList;
module.exports = exports['default']; | github | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
BkiUgD3xK4sA-5Y3vMNq | Акт «О государственной независимости Азербайджанской Республики» () — конституционный акт, основанный на Декларации о независимости, принятой Национальным Советом Азербайджана 28 мая 1918 года и на Декларации Верховного Совета Азербайджанской Республики от 30 августа 1991 года «О восстановлении государственной независимости Азербайджанской Республики», провозгласивший 18 октября 1991 года восстановление государственной независимости Азербайджана.
Предыстория
28 мая 1918 года Национальный Совет Азербайджана принял Декларацию о независимости, провозгласив Азербайджанскую Демократическую Республику. Но в середине апреля 1920 года части 11-й Красной армии перешли азербайджанскую границу и вошли в Баку. 28 апреля 1920 года было объявлено о создании на территории АДР Азербайджанской Советской Социалистической Республики.
Принятие акта
Верховный Совет Азербайджана 30 августа 1991 года принял Декларацию «О восстановлении государственной независимости Азербайджанской Республики». Затем основываясь на Декларации 1918 года, руководствуясь Декларацией от 30 августа 1991 года Верховный Совет 18 октября 1991 года принял Конституционный Акт и объвил о восстановлении независимости Азербайджанской Республики.
В связи с принятием Конституционного Акта Верховный Совет Азербайджана 15 ноября 1991 года постановил проведении референдум по вопросу о государственной независимости Азербайджанской Республики. 29 декабря 1991 года в Азербайджане состоялось всенародное голосование по одному вопросу: «Поддерживаете ли вы принятый Верховным Советом Азербайджанской Республики Конституционный Акт «О государственной независимости Азербайджанской Республики». Народ проголосовал за государственную независимость.
См. также
Декларация независимости Азербайджана
Акт о восстановлении государственной независимости Грузии
Примечания
Декларации независимости
Независимость Азербайджана
1991 год в Азербайджане
Распад СССР | wikipedia | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
BkiUdDc4eIXhokFxR0lC | from common import db, ma
# test workload simple data
class TestWorkloadSimpleData(db.Model):
id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
code = db.Column(db.String(10))
percentage = db.Column(db.Float)
coverage = db.Column(db.Float)
duration = db.Column(db.Float)
result = db.Column(db.Float)
def __init__(self, code, attr_dict):
self.code = code
self.percentage = attr_dict['percentage']
self.coverage = attr_dict['coverage']
self.duration = attr_dict['duration']
self.result = attr_dict['result']
def as_dict(self):
return {c.name: getattr(self, c.name) for c in self.__table__.columns}
class TestWorkloadSimpleDataSchema(ma.ModelSchema):
class Meta:
model = TestWorkloadSimpleData
# test workload complex data
class TestWorkloadComplexData(db.Model):
id = db.Column(db.Integer, primary_key=True)
code = db.Column(db.String(10))
cap = db.Column(db.Float)
semesters = db.Column(db.Float)
credits = db.Column(db.Float)
percentage = db.Column(db.Float)
coverage = db.Column(db.Float)
duration = db.Column(db.Float)
result = db.Column(db.Float)
def __init__(self, code, attr_dict):
self.code = code
self.cap = attr_dict['cap']
self.semesters = attr_dict['semesters']
self.credits = attr_dict['credits']
self.percentage = attr_dict['percentage']
self.coverage = attr_dict['coverage']
self.duration = attr_dict['duration']
self.result = attr_dict['result']
def as_dict(self):
return {c.name: getattr(self, c.name) for c in self.__table__.columns}
class TestWorkloadComplexDataSchema(ma.ModelSchema):
class Meta:
model = TestWorkloadComplexData
| github | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
BkiUdB45qsBC8zW3yX5E | Disney Caribbean Beach Resort sometimes gets a bad rap for being the oldest Moderate resort or for being huge/spread out.
While this is true, I think Caribbean Beach has a lot of strengths, including an incredible pool complex and recently refurbished rooms.
In this post, I'll share my Disney Caribbean Beach Resort review as well as the pros and cons of the resort!
It took me MANY visits to Walt Disney World until I stayed at Caribbean Beach, and here's why: up until 2016, it was the only Moderate resort that still sported double beds as opposed to queen beds.
All rooms except Pirate-themed rooms at Caribbean Beach now have two queen beds (and some even sport an additional single Murphy bed!) so you will have plenty of room.
Instead of making you wait until the end of this (kinda long) review for the pros and cons of the resort, I'll share them now and explain as I go along.
Is a stop on the gondola system to open in fall 2019!
NOTE: Caribbean Beach has undergone a major renovation of its dining options and check-in location. I'm heading back next month to update my review with everything new!
Now I'll share details on every aspect of the resort and explain my list of strengths and drawbacks as I go. Let's start with the rooms!
All rooms at Caribbean Beach (with the exception of the Pirate-themed rooms – more on those soon) received queen beds and all new furniture, fixtures, and soft goods in 2016.
The buildings at Caribbean Beach are only two stories tall but they do not have elevators. This is important to note if you are traveling with strollers, wheelchairs or scooters.
If you are, make sure you confirm that you have been assigned a ground floor room at check-in. You access the rooms via outdoor walkways, similar to all of the other Moderate resorts.
I really enjoyed everything about the new rooms. The decor was modern and understated but still had a Caribbean vibe.
The queen beds were comfortable and the room seemed larger than most Disney rooms to me, likely due to the fact that the resort was built in 1988. We were able to fit two strollers plus all of our stuff in the room and still had room to move around.
Our room had a small table with two chairs, a storage unit with drawers, a small coffee maker, a mini-fridge, and a bench located to the right of the storage unit.
I was actually expecting the room to have a fold-out Murphy bed in the storage unit. But it turns out that every room didn't get a fold-out bed to sleep a fifth person, so if this is important for your party, be sure to request one (learn how to make room requests in this post).
If you have five people in your party you will be guaranteed one of these at the time of booking.
My favorite feature of the room was the heavy rolling wooden doors that separate the bathroom area from the main room.
My nephew was one year old and our plan was to put his Pack 'n Play in the bathroom area and close it off from the main area with the doors during nap time and at night.
Unlike many aspects of most vacations, this actually worked like a charm!
He never woke up from noise from the main room and the Pack 'n Play fit perfectly under the shelving once we moved the ironing board.
The heavy doors essentially made a second room for him to sleep in, which was great considering there was also a three-year-old in the room!
The bathroom area contained two sinks and a separate (and really tiny) room with a toilet and shower.
My only complaint about the room was how small the sink/shower area was. Is was hard to maneuver in that space, especially when I was giving both kids a bath.
Wait, I lied, I have one more complaint. I could not for the life of me find a single hidden Mickey in this room!
Maybe I just didn't find them, but I was disappointed that Mickey didn't make it into the refurbished rooms. 🙁 Please leave a comment if you have found one!
Now about those Pirate rooms… The Trinidad South area of the resort contains rooms that are heavily themed to the Pirates of the Caribbean.
These rooms have two double beds and cost around $55 more per night than a standard room.
Be warned that they are some of the furthest rooms from the dining and main pool, which is a deterrent for some folks. But if you have a pirate-crazed little one, these rooms might be worth the extra walking and cost.
If you want help deciding on the right resort and room for your Disney vacation, I highly suggest getting a free quote from the agents at Destinations in Florida! At no additional cost to you, they can help you with all aspects of planning your trip.
One of the strengths of Caribbean Beach is that it is the most affordable of the Moderate resorts.
Not only is its rate rack slightly lower (e.g. about $20 less per night than Port Orleans Riverside), but you can also often find discounted rooms available at this resort when other Moderate resorts are booked up.
Disney releases "room-only" discounts for most dates throughout the year, and I've never seen Caribbean Beach excluded from these discounts.
I always suggest booking room-only Disney reservation with Orbitz because you can stack these Disney discounts with promo codes from Orbitz to save even more (read all about how to do that here).
I purposefully planned this trip to fall in the "Regular" season that begins after Easter and runs until the end of May. This is one of my most recommended times to visit Walt Disney World due to the great weather and lower rates.
The rack rate during this time is $190 plus tax. You can read about how I paid $33 total for the entire trip in this post!
As you can probably tell from the above picture, Caribbean Beach Resort is HUGE.
It is made up of six "villages" positioned around a body of water called Barefoot Bay. To give you a sense of scale, it is 1.2 miles around the main part of Barefoot Bay.
The Customs House will likely be your first stop when you reach the resort. It is across the road from the main part of the resort and contains the Check-In and Concierge desks, Airline Check-In and the Magical Express bus stop (this set up will change when the current renovations are complete in 2019).
To get to your room from the Customs House, you can walk or take the bus that circulates internally at the resort.
Because the resort is huge, where your room is located really matters!
I always suggest adding a room request to your reservation 5-7 days before check-in (learn all about how to send room requests in this post).
My requests usually include a ground floor room and being close to transportation. But on this trip, the most important request I made was to be close to the main pool and dining, since we would be spending most of our time at the resort.
The main pool complex and dining are located at Old Port Royale, the area in red on the above map between the Martinique and Trinidad North villages.
Because of their proximity to Old Port Royale, these two villages contain "Preferred" rooms, which cost around $55 more per night.
You will hear many folks recommend spending the extra money to be close to the dining and pool, but I actually disagree.
Some buildings in Jamaica and Aruba are actually just as close to the action via a connecting bridge. I suggest booking a standard room and in your room request, ask to be as close to Old Port Royale as possible.
I did this, and we ended up in a Preferred room in Martinique about as close as we could possibly be to the food and pool!
Though of course, this isn't going to happen for everyone on every trip, the room assigners at Disney really do try to fulfill your room requests as best they can. If you ask nicely, you might even get a free room upgrade like we did.
In my opinion, the grounds, architecture and theming at this resort are one of its big strengths. Each village has its own distinct feel from subtle design and color differences.
There are beaches along Barefoot Bay in each village, complete with hammocks and palm trees. The pathways among the villages are shaded and beautifully landscaped.
The vibe at this resort is laid back, tropical and uniquely Caribbean.
I really enjoyed walking around the resort and checking out the different villages. At over 200 acres, you could spend the better part of your vacation just exploring the resort!
We decided in part to stay at Caribbean Beach because of how much there is to do here, and it didn't disappoint.
The kids played on the beach, swam in the pools, played on the playground, roasted marshmallows over a campfire, caught part of Frozen on a giant screen by the pool, and even watched fireworks from the beach.
We ran out of time to do all we wanted to do at the resort, even after five days there and not going to the theme parks!
Our little ones really loved playing on the beach closest to our building. I think they would have been happy spending hours here each day.
Note that swimming isn't permitted, and for your kids' safety please keep them out of the water. There was a volleyball net set up on this beach, though I'm not sure how you obtain a ball.
Cast members lead a campfire on the Martinique beach select nights during the week, and we liked that it was early enough that our little ones could participate without missing bedtime.
I think it was at 5:30 pm one night, and 6:30 or 7:00 on the others. You can roast as many marshmallows as you want for free, plus you can buy S'mores kits for a few bucks.
Pools are always a big attraction for us at Disney resorts, and this pool ended up being one of my favorites.
The feature pool is located at Old Port Royale and is called Fuentes del Morro (someone please leave a comment and help me with the translation).
It is the only zero-entry pool at a Moderate resort and I thought it was a fairly large pool.
I was mostly freaking out over how well it was themed to a pirate's fort, complete with cannons, lookouts, hidden passageways, and iron bars over the windows.
I told a friend that it was like the magic of Pirates of Caribbean at a pool (minus the musty water smell on the ride).
Towels are provided at the pool so you don't have to bring them from your room or home. There are restrooms, showers, and lockers located in the pool area as well.
Two water slides empty into the main pool – a shorter one for the younger crowd and a 102-foot long slide that requires climbing to the top of the fort and sliding through the almost-total darkness.
There are also two hot tubs in the main pool area along with a gated kiddie water play area.
The shipwreck play area was a big hit with my three-year-old, though she had NO INTEREST in getting water dumped on her head (which happens every few minutes).
There were a few slides and lots of room to splash and play for the little ones.
You'll find the Banana Cabana pool bar right outside of the gated pool area (this has recently been remodeled and looks different). It serves standard Disney pool bar drinks and some specialty beer on tap, including one that is unique to the resort.
There are six more "leisure" pools found around the resort, one in each village. We didn't visit any but they all looked nice, though nothing to write home about.
We also spent some time at the playground, which is located on the island called Caribbean Cay (FYI that's pronounced "key", just so you don't look like a goober like I did) near the pool complex. It had lots of equipment for all ages and was never very crowded.
Like all Disney resorts, Caribbean Beach has daily recreation activities. They were posted on this sign at the pool as well as in an Activities calendar you are given at check-in.
We did catch a little bit of Frozen on a blow-up screen in the courtyard one night which was really fun.
Finally, you can rent watercraft or bicycles at the marina near Old Port Royale from 10 am through around 4 pm each day.
We intended to rent a surrey bike for a ride around the resort but ran out of time.
Kids ages 4 to 12 can participate in a Pirate Adventure Cruise that leaves the marina on select nights at 5 pm.
It lasts 2 hours, involves following clues to discover secret treasure, and parents aren't allowed! It costs $37 per child and is a great chance for parents to have an evening for themselves.
We ate at the quick service food court at the resort many times on our trip and the table service restaurant once.
NOTE: Caribbean Beach is in the middle of a huge renovation of their dining facilities. Here is a link to all of the latest news on dining at the Disney Food Blog.
I wish I had better things to say about the food but overall I was disappointed. I've come to have pretty high standards for food at Disney resorts (being a frequent visitor to Animal Kingdom Lodge) and pretty much everything I had at Caribbean Beach fell short of my expectations.
Breakfast was fine, with standard Disney offerings like a Bounty Platter ($9.49) and Kid's Mickey Waffles ($4.99).
For lunch I had a uninspired Caesar Salad with Chicken ($8.99) but only because they were all out of their house Caribbean Salad.
The 1/3 lb. Angus Cheeseburger with Fries ($11.29) was the smallest and most over-cooked burger I've had on Disney property.
The best thing I had was the Blackened Mahi Sandwich with Mango Coleslaw and Fries ($10.49) but even it was dry and overall pretty tasteless.
On the plus side, my sister had a better experience with her quick service fare, especially a vegetarian wrap she had for lunch one day and some salmon she had for dinner.
The Centertown Market food court (view the current lunch/dinner menu at AllEars.net) has a nice atmosphere and I never waited too long for food.
I especially liked the Disney touches that made you feel like you were really in a Caribbean marketplace. There was lots of seating both inside and outside, but watch for aggressive food-grabbing birds outside! We lost several french fries to them.
There is a large and fairly standard gift shop located in the same building as the food court at Centertown. In the very back of the store is a cooler with some basics such as half gallons of milk and snack food.
Surprisingly the milk was just a little more than you'd pay at a regular grocery store, so if you have little ones that drink lots of milk, grab one to throw into the fridge in your room to save some money at the food court.
The only way to get to the theme parks from Caribbean Beach is via Disney buses or car. Since the resort is so huge, there are six bus stops in the resort.
That's right, you will possibly stop up to five additional times before you reach the parks/return to your room.
We had a pretty rough time with the buses on our trip and we only took them a handful of times. It took us almost an hour to get back to our room from Epcot one night. Granted we just missed a bus, had two scooters on our bus, and were one of the last stops back at the resort, but it was way longer than is acceptable to me.
I normally advise taking Disney buses to the theme parks for the convenience and time that it saves. However, at Caribbean Beach, I would suggest driving to every park except the Magic Kingdom if you have a car available.
Epcot would have been a less than 10-minute drive, and even with an additional 10 minutes of trekking to your car you still would have saved about 40 minutes in our situation.
I still would recommend taking a bus to the Magic Kingdom because of the additional time involved in taking a ferry or the monorail to get to/from the parking lot.
Transportation is a definite downside to this resort. But if you have a car with you, or aren't visiting the parks much, then you can work around this and still have a great stay.
Disney's standards of excellence for its cast members are in full effect at Caribbean Beach. We had nothing but positive interactions with everyone there.
Our little ones received a princess wand/pirate sword at check-in and adorable pirate rubber duckies when we went back to the Customs House to add my sister's credit card to her Magic Band.
We left some items in our room (including my Kindle… cringe) and a member of the Mousekeeping staff collected them for us and shipped them back to me at no charge. Disney sets the bar so high for guest satisfaction that it makes it hard to vacation anywhere else.
We enjoyed watching fireworks from both Epcot and Hollywood Studios from the beach outside of our room.
However, the noise from the fireworks was so loud in our room that it sounded like they were directly outside.
This might have had something to do with the orientation of our room (facing the water and parks), so if this is going to be problematic for you then request a room facing away from both.
We didn't have any other trouble with noise in our room until our last night when what sounded like a family of twelve descended on the room next to ours and made tons of noise until past midnight.
I've read complaints about paper-thin walls and noise in the rooms at Caribbean Beach, so I thought I should mention our experience.
Overall, we had a fantastic stay at this resort. I had to physically remove my little one from the pool when it was time to go home because she was having so much fun.
I would definitely return to Caribbean Beach to enjoy the rooms, pools and grounds, this time armed with knowledge about the lackluster food and transportation.
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Glad I read this! We try to stay at a different resort every time we visit, and Caribbean Beach Resort was next on our list. But after reading this review, it's now going to be relegated to the "don't stay here" list. I can't believe in the year 2019 that a resort at this price point wouldn't have elevators! Even the value resorts have them!
And I know you said to request a ground floor room, but unless it's guaranteed (which it won't be), it's not a risk worth taking. I can't do the stairs so if there's no elevator and we're on the 2nd floor, we'll find ourselves in Florida without a resort to stay at. When we went to Disney's All Star Movies 3 months ago, I requested a room as close to the lobby & transportation as possible. I was even paying for a preferred room so it wasn't like I was asking for something I didn't want to pay for. I explained that I'm disabled & can't do a lot of walking. By the time we get back from the parks, I can barely walk. Our room was on the 2nd floor as far from the lobby as possible with still being a preferred room.
Thanks for the review. We are staying here at the end of the year with a 5 and 2 year old. I was worried about how we can fit the pack and play for the 2 year old who is a light sleeper. Feeling very reassured after reading that we can set her up in the closet. Do you have approximate walking times from different places in the resort to the main pool and dining? I keep hearing how big it is but trying to get a realistic understanding.
That's great. Lauren! Yes, you will be able to fit the pack n play in the bathroom area, though we did have to move the ironing board out of the way. We stayed in a preferred building that was one of the closest to Town Center. It was still a five minute walk to the food court and pool. It was a 10+ minute walk to the Customs House from our room. If you were in one of the rooms that was farthest away from the pool and dining I estimate you would be looking at a 15 minute walk. It really is a huge resort. I suggest adding a request to your reservation to be as close as possible to the main pool and dining. If you did this I am sure you would be a 5-10 minute walk away. Hope that helps! | c4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
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