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Visas and customs procedures
Entry into Ukraine
Transfer (transit) through Ukraine
The recommendations of the MFA of Ukraine for Ukrainian citizens regarding the entry to Israel
Attention transfer passengers with Ukrainian passports going to Canada via Tegel (Berlin)
Information for passengers travelling to the UK
Entering the Schengen area
Attention passengers flying to or via Georgia
Attention passengers travelling via Zurich
For citizens of Belarus travelling from Lithuania to Europe
For passengers travelling to Azerbaijan
Visa-free transit in Beijing
India: Tourist Visa on Arrival
Indonesia introduced visa-free travel
Mobile Passport Control at T7 for U.S. and Canadian citizens
Egypt exit card
eDeclaration for visitors arriving in Canada
Transfer (transit) through Ukraine
Citizens of the following countries do not require a Visa to enter Ukraine as tourists for up to 60 or 90 days (in any 180-day period):
The list of the countries is not complete. Citizens of the other countries should check visa information via the nearest Embassy of Ukraine.
Note please: In order to cross the state border of Ukraine you must present the required valid travel documents. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that their passport and other travel documents are valid.
Important! You cannot cross the border of Ukraine with your Identity Card; your passport without a valid Ukrainian visa (applies to citizens of the countries requiring a visa to enter Ukraine); temporary passport of a stateless person (even if the citizens of this country do not require a visa to enter Ukraine). For detailed information please visit the official website of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine: (eng), (ukr), (ru).
The passengers-citizens of EEA Member State, who travel from EEA member state only on UIA flights (operating carrier is PS) with the connection through Boryspil International Airport (from INTERNATIONAL to INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS) and who do not require visa for the further travel are accepted for transportation providing that they have a valid ID card. The presentation of a passport for this category of passengers is not mandatory.
Since February 9, 2011, the Agreement between the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine and Government of Israel about visa requirements refusal has been in force in bilateral Ukrainian-Israeli relations.
In this regard, the citizens of Ukraine should remember that the visa-free regime, established by the mentioned Agreement, applies only to trips for tourism, business and guest purposes or for treatment in Israeli medical institutions and does not provide employment opportunities.
For receiving the right for employment in Israel the citizen of Ukraine shall apply to the Israel Embassy in Ukraine for working visa processing (B-1), which is issued by permission of the MIA of this country.
Pointed aspect should be considered attentively, because according to the information of Israeli side, escalation of verification procedures and increase of entry bans are connected with growth in number of Ukrainians, who illegally stay in Israel after 90-days completion for the purpose of illegal employment.
We urge citizens of Ukraine, who are planning to visit Israel, to treat their trips carefully and perform their travels according to declared aim of trip and other provisions of the Agreement.
In case of visiting Israel within the visa-free regime you should be ready to prove the aim of your trip at the airport persuasively and by documents, because decision-making powers due to the admission to the country belongs to the border/migration guards.
For example, tourists should have return ticket, confirmation of hotel reservation and purchase of tourist product, amount of money, enough for planned staying in Israel, as well as health insurance policy.
People who enter with guest purpose or for treatment, should have nominal invitation with personal and contact data about host side/hospital. They should also have return ticket and sufficient funds for stay.
Non-Israel citizens, who want to invite Ukrainian, should agree such kind of invitation at the territorial department of the Population and Immigration Service of Israel.
Attention! Take into account, that there is a special entry order established for foreigners, including Ukrainians, who enter Israel for reunion with spouse – citizen of Israel after marriage registration or cohabitation without marriage registration, and also for their children.
In this case, Israel citizen needs to contact the MIA with request about queue appointment into visa department for beginning the legalization procedure for spouse/cohabitant and his/her invitation to Israel. Before appointed a meeting, it is necessary to prepare documents, which serve as a proof of intent of cohabitation, and also personal documents of foreigner spouse/cohabitant. Only after receiving official permission of the MIA, foreign spouse/cohabitant will be able to enter Israel.
Herewith, citizens of Ukraine, during planning of trip to Israel, should insure the risk of enter refusal.
During the interview, it is necessary to be calm and balanced, clearly answer questions of border service officer. Considering that the procedure of interviewing is quite stressful, extra emotions will not help to finish the interview in your favor, because they will be accepted as evidence against your declared intentions.
In case of decision of entry prohibition, you have a right to appeal it at the court, about what (appeal plans) you shall inform border service officers and contact local lawyers (you can choose the lawyer with the help of host side or use lawyer services, mentioned on the website of Ukraine Embassy in Israel in section "Consulate questions".)
It should be noted, that employees of the Ukrainian Embassy in Israel cannot influence on the immigration decision-making process, and the procedure of its appeal, established by Israel legislation, does not provide the participation of diplomats as process subjects, who the persons and juridical representatives (lawyers) are.
Separately, we appeal to the citizens of Ukraine with a request to inform Ukrainian relevant authorities about cases of using tourism activities for protection of illegal actions, including the promotion and organization of illegal immigration to Israel. Such unfair activity leads to strengthening border control measures on citizens of Ukraine with relevant consequences for our countrymen, including those, who have sincere intentions on their cultural, religious, business and other needs during foreign travels, according to the signed international documents and current legislation.
Please consider that the employment for Ukrainian citizens in Israel, "within visa-free regime", which is currently being advertised in Ukrainian Internet segment, is the violation of Ukrainian-Israeli Agreement about refusal of visa requirements and current legislation regulations, and their authors cause damage of Ukrainian citizens and Ukrainian-Israeli relations interests in general.
Beside this, the citizens of Ukraine, who enter Israel in such circumstances, usually become victims of fraudsters, who offer services for further processing of appropriate status on the territory, giving fake visa or ID. Besides the significant financial costs, which are required by thieves, our countrymen, who break the rules and requirements of Israel current legislation, are subject to the administrative/criminal liability.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
If you are travelling to Canada via Berlin-Tegel International Airport (TXL), please take into account that there is no transit area at Tegel Airport. Meaning that passengers holding Ukrainian passports must present a Schengen visa or a biometric passport in order to transfer to their next flight to Canada. If a Schengen visa or a biometric passport is not available, such passengers will be refused transfer to the flight with destination to Canada and returned to their originating departure airport.
Please watch the videos below for detailed information on immigration formalities at Gatwick Airport (LGW).
- UK Border Control
This video provides passengers with general information on how to prepare for the UK Border, such as having landing cards ready.
- ePassport gates
This video explains who is eligible for ePassport gates and how to use them.
- UK Customs Information
This video provides passengers with important information on what goods they can and cannot bring into the UK.
- Registered Traveller
This video explains who is eligible to become a Registered Traveller, the benefits of the service and how to apply.
- Student Travel Top-10 Tips
Useful tips for students arriving to the UK.
- Guide to faster travel through the UK border this Christmas
This page informs travellers of their options, such as:
- whether the EU/UK or Non-EU lane is right for them;
- if they are eligible to use ePassport gates at airports;
- what they need to have ready and to hand prior to their identity inspection;
- how non-EU travellers can become Registered Traveller members to make their UK border experience faster.
On 19 July 2013, pursuant to the Schengen Borders Code (Regulation (EU) No 610/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013) the following rules came into force regarding the movement across the Schengen Area borders by third-country nationals:
- to cross the Schengen Area borders a third-country national (regardless of the requirement to have a visa) shall be in possession of a travel document issued within the previous 10 years and valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area.
Ukrainian nationals* holding biometric passports can enter EU States visa-free, 90 days in any 180-day period, for tourism purposes.
*Regulation (EU) 2017/850 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 amending Regulation (EC) No 539/2001 listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (Ukraine).
The visa-free regime applies to stays in the territories of the EU Member States, except for the United Kingdom and Ireland:
- the EU Member States which are part of the Schengen area: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden;
- the EU Member States which do not yet fully apply the Schengen acquis (those who are not yet part of the Schengen area without internal borders): Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus and Romania**.
**Stays in these states are not calculated in the overall period of stay for the Schengen area. The 90-day limit is calculated individually for each of these states. For instance, after a 90-day stay in the Schengen area, the person can immediately travel to Croatia and stay for another 90 days there.
The visa waiver also applies to the associated Schengen states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.
The visa-free regime applies only to the European territory of France and the Netherlands.
Permit for entry and stay in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali
Please take into account that foreign citizens need to get a permit from Georgian authorities for entry and stay in Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia.
For more information please contact the Embassy of Georgia to Ukraine: [email protected], +38 044 220 0341.
Information for travellers from Georgia on carrying items with lithium-ion batteries
Due to additional security regulations implemented by Georgian aviation security services at Tbilisi and Kutaisi Airports among others, laptops-notebooks and any other items containing lithium-ion batteries (watches, calculators, cellular phones, cameras etc) are forbidden in checked baggage.
All such articles must be carried in hand luggage only.
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Aspire Business Lounge is available for Business Class passengers and Panorama Club Premium members at Zurich International Airport, Terminal Dock E.
Citizens of Belarus need a multiple Schengen visa for travel from Vilnius to Europe via Kyiv.
A single-entry visa does not allow you to travel on the Vilnius – Kyiv – Europe – Kyiv – Vilnius route due to the four-time crossing of the Schengen area borders.
Passengers with a single-entry Schengen visa will be refused carriage on the mentioned route at Vilnius Airport. Please plan your journey accordingly.
According to the Law № 1079-IVQD dated 17 October 2014 of the Republic of Azerbaijan "On changes to the Migration Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan", articles 21.1 and 21.2, foreigners and stateless persons temporarily staying in the Republic of Azerbaijan for more than 10 days should register upon place of stay.
For this purpose foreigner or a stateless person within ten days after arrival in the country should submit application form on his/her registration upon place of stay and copy of his/her passport / other border crossing document (page with personal data and page with information about the last entrance to the country) to the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan via www.migration.gov.az, mail, e-mail ([email protected]) or in person.
Detailed information can be found on the official website of the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Information Center of the State Migration Service of the Republic of Azerbaijan – 919.
PLEASE NOTE: In case of failure to comply with a mentioned requirement foreigners or stateless person are subject to administrative sanctions: penalty at the rate of 400 Azerbaijanian Manats (500 USD) or restriction of the entrance to a country for a year as a minimum.
Foreign visitors, who hold passports issued by the countries on the 72-hour Visa-free Transit Policy List and stay in Beijing for transit for up to 72 hours, could apply for a visa-free transit stay in China at the immigration inspection authority at Beijing Capital International Airport. This policy is only applicable for foreign visitors who enter into, stay in and leave from Beijing.
According to the regulations of Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China, foreign visitors who meet all the following requirements could apply for the visa-free transit:
- Holding passports issued by the following listed 51 countries,
- Holding valid international travel documents,
- Qualified for the entry requirements of their third destination country,
- Holding valid airline tickets with 72-hour validation and making transit through Beijing Capital International Airport to the third country
72-hour Visa-free Transit Policy is valid for passport holders from the following countries:
Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia , Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania, the United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Brunei, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar.
If you are planning a journey to India, you may apply for a Tourist visa on arrival (TVoA). It is available to tourists from 43 countries including Ukraine, Australia, Brazil, Finland, Israel, Indonesia, Japan, Luxembourg, Germany, Norway, Palestine, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, USA. The validity of visa is 30 days from the date of arrival in India.
Travellers whose objective of visiting India is recreation, sightseeing, a visit to meet friends or relatives, short-duration medical treatment or casual business visit, are eligible for TVoA. The tourists with TVoA will be allowed to enter and depart from nine India's international airports: Bengaluru (Bangalore), Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Thiruvananthapuram.
In order to receive a visa on arrival:
- Complete an online form (minimum 4 days in advance of your planned date of arrival).
- Pay a Tourist visa on arrival fee of $60 per person no later than 4 days before the expected date of travel.
- Print out your ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation), which you will receive by email.
- Carry a copy of your ETA along with you at the time of travel to India.
Upload your photo in Jpeg (10 Kb – 1 Mb) and a scan of the first page of your passport in Pdf (10-300 Kb).
A tourist's passport should have at least six months validity. Each traveller should have a return ticket or onward journey ticket and sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
Book your tickets for a flight to India on www.flyUIA.com (flights to Delhi and Mumbai), at UIA's ticket offices in Ukraine and beyond or through UIA Contact Center (flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Bengaluru, Hyderabad).
Indonesia introduced a visa-free regime for travel up to 30 days for citizens of 169 countries including Ukraine.
In order to cross the border of Indonesia, citizens of Ukraine should present:
- passport which is valid for at least six months after the date of arrival;
- return tickets or tickets to another country (in a case of transit).
Detailed information can be found on the website of Embassy of Ukraine to the Republic of Indonesia.
New technology has now been installed in the Immigration hall at JFK Terminal 7, which will allow for expedited travel through customs for all US and Canadian citizens, and should alleviate queuing times for other customers too.
Mobile Passport Control (MPC) has been developed by Airside Mobile, with CBP (U.S. Custom and Border Protection) and ACI (Airports Council International), and is currently in use across a number of US airports.
Eligible customers can download the free MPC app on to their smartphone and fill out their profile for use on future trips. Upon arrival at T7, travellers complete their Customs information, after which they will receive an electronic receipt with an Encrypted QR code via the app to scan by CBP. This receipt expires four hours after being issued.
MPC Advantages
- Skip the queue and use the Mobile Passport Control express lane.
- Set up your profile and re-use for future trips.
- No need to fill out a paper Customs form.
- Strong privacy protection.
For further information, please see the official Mobile Passport control website.
Improvements to the immigration experience at JFK T7 include the installation of Automated Passport Control (APC) kiosks. All customers travelling on an ESTA visa waiver are eligible to use them, which greatly cuts queuing times for the majority of our customers flying into New York through JFK.
All passengers leaving Cairo, Egypt, including those who have checked in online, with or without baggage, must receive manual immigration card at the airport check-in counter, complete and submit it during exit procedures.
Most travelers (except unaccompanied minors and travellers with a non-machine readable travel document) arriving at a Canadian airport with Primary Inspection Kiosks, can use the CanBorder – eDeclaration mobile app.
The eDeclaration app helps to reduce your processing time at the border upon arrival in Canada by up to 50%.
For further information, please see the Canada Bodrer Services Agency website.


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A working lunch in the front room - Lisa is not only a great artist but a great cook too. Yum. Read below for the recipe too.
Asha commissioning a new piece in the studio for a special birthday present….and preparations for Kinfolk Sydney underway. I love our noticeboard…and our dry leaves.
Hard not to smile when surrounded by this cottage! Lisa is in her element at home in Kangaroo Valley.
Photos by Natalie Hayllar (eat read love)
A visit to The Cottage Kangaroo Valley is good for the soul.
Yesterday myself, my cousin and my youngest little boy took a day trip to Kangaroo Valley to visit the home of artist and stylist Lisa Madigan at her dreamy little cottage. We planned our Kinfolk Wabi Sabi event and styling details. We drank Toby's Estate iced coffee in the kitchen. We had a very yummy working lunch (thanks Lisa!) We took photos. My cousin commissioned a new painting for her upcoming 30th birthday. We played puzzles followed by two very cute, tail wagging spotty puppies. It was a really beautiful day in an incredibly beautiful little cottage….and sometime soon you might just be able to visit and stay here yourself. Stay tuned. #thecottagekangaroovalley or email Lisa for all the details.

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Every term we change the clubs to add variety.
Clubs for Spring Term 2017
|Monday: Football
|Tuesday: Homework, Netball, Infant lego, Infant colouring, Sewing, Intricate colouring, Change 4 Life, Boosters for Y2
|Wednesday: Sign Language, Football, Rugby
|Thursday: Exercise for Fun, Ipads, Cross Country, Lego, Science and Drumming


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(Saginaw, MICH) – Stevens Worldwide Van Lines is proud to announce that Vice President of Finance, Lindsay Stevens-Eggers, will be speaking as a part of a luncheon panel for the Great Lakes Bay Economic Club (GLBEC) at Saginaw Valley State University on January 25th, 2016.
Bay City Central High School and Bay City Western High School students will be in attendance and discussion will focus on family businesses and how they got their start. Other panel members include Rebecca Cox of Savant Group and Kathie Fuce-Hobohm from SPACE, Inc.
"I am very excited about the opportunity to speak to local young men and women about the opportunities and challenges that come with operating a family business. Encouraging young people to consider a career in entrepreneurship has been my family's passion, and it has led to our co-founding and involvement with the Stevens Center for Family Business at SVSU," said Lindsay Stevens-Eggers when asked about the panel.
The Stevens Center for Family Business at Saginaw Valley State University has provided resources and support for the unique needs of family owned businesses since 1999. The Stevens family has been heavily involved, beginning with Morrison Stevens, Sr. as one of the original founding members. Today, Pete Stevens sits on the Executive Council.
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Friday, January 11, 2013
The One About The Bad Manicures. . .
22 comments:
I really lke this purple plum shade :)ReplyDelete
I have that color! Love it!!! That was a great idea! Sucks that they messed it up twice. I've been doing the gel manicure since it takes longer to chip and more grows out. Also, whenever I got a regular mani I would do my own top coat when I got home. Seche fast dry top coat is a gift from heaven. Seriously. Amazing!ReplyDelete
oh i love what you did!! that looks so good! seriously, what a smart ideaReplyDelete
Great fix!! I hate when you get a bad manicure they are the worse.. Every Salon should be an OPI salon if you ask me!ReplyDelete
Well that's genius!! I like it even better with the glitter! But what's with the cheap top coat?? Lame.ReplyDelete
Great save! Glitter always makes things better. I ran out of my fave China Glaze top coat (Patent Leather) and used one by ORLY and my nails chipped in a day. Grr...It's just the worst! And it's so strange how everyone's nails are different. We just have to stick with what works, I guess!ReplyDelete
I like them better with glitter.....making lemonade is neat sometimesReplyDelete
Paying for a manicure and having them chip pisses me off! Nice fix.ReplyDelete
Nice fix!!! I hate when that freaking happens!ReplyDelete
I would have done the same thing (band-aid). A chipped nail is torture for me!! Love the glitter!! Great idea :)ReplyDelete
Great fix! I love that color with the glitter.ReplyDelete
Beautiful final product! Visiting from the Nail Files link up.ReplyDelete
the glitter is a perfect fix!ReplyDelete
Aw that sucks that it happened twice!! When my nails start chipping I either do different color tip or do the glitter trick as well :pReplyDelete
Oh my gosh, I absolutely hate paying for a manicure and then having it chip quickly! Great idea, though. I love the glitter nails!ReplyDelete
Twice!? That sucks! I always add some glitter to cover up mistakes or if I don't have time to remove and re-polish. Looks good!ReplyDelete
Your nails are so pretty- I am not big on manicures (I bite my nails) but I know if I got chips after not even a day I would be way bugged!ReplyDelete
I would have gone back again and demanded another person, but that's just me. :)ReplyDelete
Love the glitter on your nails, it looks great!
Definitely not too much to ask for a good manicure - that's so annoying! But they turned out looking great, good fix!!ReplyDelete
Annoying! I've only gotten a few manicures and never had a good experience so I don't bother anymore :(ReplyDelete
I like your solution though!
- AnonymousJanuary 15, 2013 at 8:59 AM
you would absolutely cry if you say my fingernails. im in the most desperate need of a manicure. and i do the SAME THING when i chip a nail at work! hahahah!!!!ReplyDelete
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THE wheels haven't exactly fallen off the bandwagon, but it is as if Blues have a slow puncture.
Regular watchers will tell you that this kind of defeat has been brewing for a while.
Blues got away with less than convincing performances overall at Plymouth Argyle, Sheffield Wednesday and against Preston North End and certainly Luton Town.
Not so at Portman Road, where a spirited and more vibrant Ipswich earned their reward just as the game moved into its final minute.
Gavin Williams hammered in a volley from Gary Roberts's left-wing cross after Blues were caught out upfield.
Mat Sadler decided to roar forward on the overlap but Neil Danns got in a muddle, lost the ball and Ipswich broke, with Williams taking advantage in the space Sadler should have been defending in the penalty area.
In previous weeks, Blues have been less naive, more obstinate and managed to fend off eager opponents.
And it looked as if they had done so here, with Sadler's commendable discipline and reliability otherwise apparent as he headed attempts off his goal line from corners on three occasions.
Stephen Kelly also did likewise and Ipswich must have felt they were going to be 'Bluesed' – victims of the divisions's classic grinders.
This time, however, Blues lacked real dash and a cutting edge. They were unable to show their opponents how to finish, as they did at Hillsborough in such devastating fashion, to provide comfort and respite.
Nicklas Bendtner headed against the crossbar in the 38th minute, but by then Roberts had also curled a shot square onto Blues woodwork and Billy Clarke dragged wide an inviting opportunity.
In the second half Bendtner was also denied at the near post by Lewis Price after Gary McSheffrey mugged Alex Bruce near the byline and squared.
Yet Ipswich were unfortunate not to get a penalty when Stephen Clemence flung himself at Richard Naylor's flick at goal from a corner and blocked the ball with his arms.
And Kelly's covering was a distraction to put off Matt Richards as he teed-up with the goal at his mercy.
When Blues are out of touch up front and not quite firing - several players seem to be in a lull - and when the ball is not retained, it magnifies some deficiencies they have.
The rumbustious Alan Lee and waspish Clarke never gave the centre-halves a moment's rest - Matthew Upson had an uncomfortable afternoon - and Blues just did not move the ball quickly or well enough in midfield.
They could certainly do with more pace and width when things aren't going right to stretch the play and shake off a measured, predictable approach they often fall into.
In this respect when Cameron Jerome is absent, the alternatives to add some energy, fizz and aggression to ruffle and unlock defences are sketchy to say the least.
Since Boxing Day, Blues have been surprisingly leaden-footed and even the odd change to the team has not really pepped them up.
If there are things to be learnt from this defeat, it is that Blues have to rediscover a high tempo to their play, to move the ball around with more zip and go straight on to the front foot, impose themselves and set the tone, as Luton did and now Ipswich have.
Also, with their lead at the top cut from eight to three points since December 23, it was a pertinent reminder how quickly the sands can shift in the Championship.
To do nothing in the transfer window in terms of boosting the team - which is, as we are often reminded, inherently young - could be disastrous.
A striker is sorely needed to help take the pressure off the front-runners. Bendtner only turns 19 in a fortnight and Jerome (20) is still a rookie remember. To a degree, so is Campbell.
And selling Upson would send out the wrong message completely.
Last January Blues didn't properly address their needs and paid the ultimate penalty. This year, to sit back and think everything is hunky-dory because they are top of the league would be just as worse.
IPSWICH (4-4-2): Price, Bruce, Harding, Garvan (Walton 83), De Vos, Naylor, Roberts, Legwinski, Clarke (Williams 69), Lee, Richards (Haynes 78). Subs not used: Supple, Macken.
BLUES (4-4-2): Maik Taylor; Kelly, Sadler, Muamba (Larsson 61), Martin Taylor; Upson, Johnson, Clemence, Bendtner; Campbell (Danns 70), McSheffrey. Subs not used: Jerome, Kilkenny, Doyle.


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Burnsville senior defenseman Jake Maxson scored a goal and had two assists in the Blaze's victory over Prior Lake. Photo by Helen Nelson
Burnsville's Jake Maxson crashes into Prior Lake's Jeff Pieper. Photo by Helen Nelson
"It's the battle of Savage," Maxson said about the community that is divided by the Prior Lake and Burnsville school districts. "A lot of us know each other from other sports.
For sure, the victory will give Burnsville a higher seed than Prior Lake (13-7-0) in a few weeks when the playoff brackets are built.
Jake Maxson of Burnsville celebrates a Blaze goal. Photo by Helen Nelson


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Although this contemporary townhome got a troublesome start, with the initial developer running into financing trouble as the Great Recession hit. It was left sad and empty, waiting to work its way through the mess.
And then Keith Urban of FirstUp Structures found it and turned it into the amazing unit you see today.
"This is one of five duplexes in the area that the contractor was building in 2008, " Urban said of 3618 N. Fitzhugh, a new listing from David Griffin and our High Caliber Home of the Week sponsored by Lisa Peters at Caliber Home Loans. "This was one that the bank had foreclosed. Neither of them were finished, and it gave me an opportunity to upgrade and complete the finish-out on both units."
And upgrade he did, adding architectural features that will knock your socks off right when you open the front door. It's one of those listings that will have you calling your Realtor right when you see it. But don't waste time, call Lisa Peters at Caliber Home Loans today to make sure you sail through financing, from bid to closing.
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Hello! The graphic today is for my son.
I talked to T2 on the phone today. He is all settled in at his new place in Colorado. His roommate is there now and settling in also. Today was his first official day of med school. He said it went well. This week is orientation but really they are learning stuff too- going over anatomy and learning skills to help them study, etc. He was a little taken aback by the amount of money he will have to spend on books and supplies (literally thousands) but it will all be worth it. It was just so great to hear from him. He's going to be really busy from now until ??? so I am appreciating every minute he can spare to call his mom. :)
Here's a a few pics of his new place:
looking towards the living room
Looking towards the kitchen
This is how he set up his kitchen. He chose red and black for his kitchen colors- towels, plates, etc.
Nice little area to eat.
Bonus- a fireplace- which he may actually use since he is in Colorado.
T2's bedroom (master bedroom)
This is where he will be doing a lot of studying.
Hopefully he'll get some rest!
I was impressed with his closet. It is set up nicely with the shelving system to maximize the space.
Main bath- Austin's
Master bath. Timmy's. It's nice that they each have their own.
Another bonus is the pool.
He also has garage parking. His friend Austin moved there also which makes it a great deal for both of them. I don't have any pics of Austin's room though.
Next time I will see him will be Christmas. Sooooo far away. Maybe, just maybe, we can fly out there for Thanksgiving if he has enough time off. It would be worth it to see him even for a day.
Here he is…the guy that will one day be taking care of our medical needs.
I love and miss you Kiddo!!


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The American Players Theatre expands into winter
SPRING GREEN -- Sunscreen and mosquito repellent have been the prudent accessories for audiences at the American Players Theatre here for 30 seasons. On some days, an umbrella or rain slicker comes in handy.
But customers will have to add scarves and snow boots to their theater going experience this year. The APT is adding a Christmas show as its first-ever winter offering. The production will open the day after Thanksgiving and run through Dec. 19.
APT resident actor and playwright James DeVita is adapting the classic O. Henry short story "The Gift of the Magi" into a one-act musical. Josh Schmidt, the Mequon resident and UWM grad who is a rising star in American musical theater, is composing a score for cello and viola.
Theater-goers won't be perched on frozen seats in the APT's outdoor performance space. The new Christmas musical will be mounted in the company's smaller indoor venue, the 201-seat Touchstone Theatre, which had a highly successful inaugural season last year. Commissioning a holiday show and placing it in the new space dramatically reflects how the Touchstone is changing the face of the APT.
Three productions are scheduled for the indoor theater during the summer-fall season, and two of them, "Waiting for Godot" and "The Syringa Tree," already qualify as hits. They immediately became hot tickets during the pre-season sales campaign. There is no doubt that APT's loyal audiences have embraced the Touchstone.
"We thought it would work," APT Producing Artistic Director David Frank recently said about the smaller theater. "It was a relief that it has been as successful as we thought it would be."
Frank said he knew there were Touchstone doubters who previously felt the APT was defined by being an outdoor theater. "We sold every ticket there last season after the first few weeks," he continued. "And this season, people are fiercely chasing tickets."
That is further relief to the thoughtful Frank, whose leadership has kept the company solvent through the rough financial times of the last several seasons. "In the back of our minds, there was the slight fear that last year's popularity was just curiosity about a new building."
Opening a new venue and adding productions when other theater companies around the country are closing or shrinking in size would seem to be an uncharacteristically risky move for the APT, but the troupe's boldness has not backfired. It was in the operating black for the 18th consecutive year last season, a remarkable achievement for a non-profit classical theater company.
Frank said the APT sold almost as many tickets in 2009 as in 2008, although the total last year was spread over eight productions in two venues. The Touchstone did not exist in 2008, when the troupe mounted five shows. Overall attendance last summer at outdoor classical theaters across the country declined 11 percent from the previous year.
The APT has also bucked the national fund raising trend for theaters. "Individual giving has stayed with us," Frank said.
The Touchstone is budget neutral, according to the producing artistic director, meaning the shows mounted in it pay for themselves with ticket sales. Frank bubbles with enthusiasm over the creative options and flexibility the second theater offers the company. "We are just beginning to discover the programing possibilities the Touchstone offers us," he said.Page 1 of 2 (view all on one page)
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Salt is an ionic compound consisting of sodium and chloride in a face-centered-cubic lattice structure. Salt contains equal portions of chlorine and sodium. Bulk salt crystals are translucent and cubic in shape. Pure salt is white, although impurities may give it a blue or purple tinge.
Salt has a high water solubility of 359 grams per liter. Salt in water solutions can be made to recrystallize as dehydrate sodium chloride, where each sodium chloride molecule is weakly bonded to two water molecules. Adding salt to water changes its physical properties. A salt and water solution has a lower freezing point than just water. As the amount of salt added increases, the freezing point correspondingly decreases until the solubility limit.
Salt used for culinary applications is usually refined to between 97 and 99 percent purity. Additives to table salt include anticaking agents, such as sodium aluminosilicate or magnesium carbonate, which make the salt flow more freely.


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CLAREMONT, Calif. – The Claremont-Mudd-Scripps baseball team was unable to hold onto an early lead Friday against the Chapman Panthers, dropping the first game of the series 5-2 at Arce Field.
Senior IF Dustin Green singled home Brett Watanabe, who was hit by a pitch, in the second inning to put the Stags on top 1-0. However, Chapman would answer with three runs in the top of the third and two more in the sixth to take the lead for good.
CMS would get one more in the bottom of the sixth when, with two outs, Jack Witte doubled to right field and then scored on Green's misjudged fly ball . The Stags finished with nine hits on the day, four of which came from the bat of senior OF William Knowles.
On the mound Andor Kesselman kept the Stags in the game, working eight innings and striking out three while Luke Mayer worked a scoreless ninth.
The Stags travel to Orange Saturday to take on the Chapman Panthers in a double header at W.O. Hart Park.


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Imagine a star is 20,000 light-years from us, so we agree that light takes 20,000 years to get to us. From our viewpoint, an astronaut traveling close to c would take just over 20,000 years to travel there. However, from the traveling astronaut's frame of reference, the distance is contracted. If she travels sufficiently close to the speed of light, say, such that the $\gamma$ factor is 20,000, the distance to her will appear to be much shorter: short enough to cover in 1 year of her time. Earthlings would see her clock as moving at a snail's pace: 20,000 times slower than our clocks. She could make a round trip in well under a 70-year lifespan. However, the Earth she returns to will have aged at least 40,000 years!


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November is upon us, which means that our lives are about to revolve around the holiday season once again. (Hey, don't blame the messenger elf. Santa sent me.)
As always, Hendricks County is a jolly place to Christmas shop and to spend some time with the family at these top 15 holiday events for 2015. Do you have your calendar ready?
Christmas in Coatesville
Get a jump on the holiday season by celebrating Christmas in Coatesville on Nov. 20-21 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day. The holiday festivities will include caroling, cocoa and cookies, the lighting of the town's Christmas tree, along with arts and crafts booths and unique gifts available at local shops.
Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair
The Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 21 at Washington Township Park in Avon is a great way to start decorating for the holidays and get a jump on Christmas shopping. This is a juried fair, which means that a panel has carefully selected these Indiana artisans before allowing them to display their woodworking, paintings, drawings, silverwork, beadwork and holiday decor, thus ensuring quality local craftsmanship.
Danville Train Show
Trains and the holidays go together like Santa and stockings, so make plans to take the kids to the Danville Train Show at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Complex from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 21. The operating layouts, door prizes, vendors and clinics there are sure to thrill train enthusiasts of all ages.
Beasley's Christmas at the Orchard
Just down the road from the Danville Train Show is Beasley's Christmas at the Orchard, which will provide festive activities on consecutive Saturdays, Nov. 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. This popular, annual tradition includes live dulcimer music, pictures with Santa, face painting, kids' projects and of course, plenty of shopping opportunities.
Christmas on the Square
The Town of Danville ushers in the holiday season with its annual Christmas on the Square celebration from 4 to 6 p.m. the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 27. Taking place on the historic Hendricks County Courthouse Square, this holiday event features all sorts of activities for kids, plus music and holiday characters. The celebration culminates with the lighting of the town's Christmas tree and canopy of lights around the Square at 6 p.m.
Winterland Light Show
Most people who celebrate Christmas on the Square then take their families to the Winterland Light Show at Ellis Park in Danville afterward to tour the enormous light display that opens at 6 p.m. that same evening, Nov. 27. Winterland is open daily through Dec. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays. Stop in the Train Station on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays to get pictures with Santa!
Christmas Classics with Hendricks Symphony Orchestra
What are the holidays without music? Immerse yourself in Christmas classics played by the Hendricks Symphony Orchestra at their Christmas Classics concert at Calvary United Methodist Church in Brownsburg. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 4 and 3 p.m. on Dec. 6. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and $7 for students.
Danville Tri Kappa Breakfast with Santa
For those with younger kiddos, mark Dec. 5 on your calendar for Danville Tri Kappa's Breakfast with Santa at Danville Community Middle School. From 9 to 11 a.m., families can enjoy food, games, crafts, and a Santa Shoppe for kids. Additionally, kids ages 8 and under each receive a free gift!
Plainfield Tri Kappa Gingerbread Christmas
Not to be outdone by their Danville sisters, Plainfield Tri Kappa hosts its annual Gingerbread Christmas from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5 at Plainfield High School. This monstrous, juried arts and crafts show is one of the biggest in the region and is sure to have everything to satisfy a holiday shopper's Christmas list, no matter how long and diverse it is.
Cookies and Cocoa at the Ranch
Brownsburg will also be a holiday hot spot on Dec. 5 at Natural Valley Ranch from 10:30 a.m. to noon or from 1:30 to 3 p.m. for Cookies and Cocoa at the Ranch. Enjoy cookie decorating, holiday snacks, pictures with Santa, holiday stories, and make an ornament to take home!
Christmas Under the Stars
Who doesn't enjoy a parade? Stick around in Brownsburg on Dec. 5 as the day gives way to night providing the perfect backdrop for the popular Christmas Under the Stars parade along Main Street beginning at 6 p.m., followed by caroling and the lighting of the town's Christmas tree at Brownsburg Town Hall. Complimentary photos with Santa will be available at Town Hall from 7 to 9 p.m.
Old Fashion Christmas at North Salem
Fans of North Salem's annual Old Fashion Days each summer won't want to miss the winter version: Old Fashion Christmas at North Salem. Head to North Salem on Dec. 11 for shopping, kids' activities, the town's Christmas tree lighting at 6 p.m., and free tractor rides with Santa until 8 p.m. The celebration continues on Dec. 12 with a free-will donation breakfast at North Salem Methodist Church, followed by a slew of activities throughout the day.
Kiwanis Klassic Family Movie
The Kiwanis Club of Danville will be showing the classic Christmas movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" at the historic Royal Theater in Danville at 7 p.m. Dec. 13 as part of its quarterly Kiwanis Klassic Family Movie. Admission is just $3 per adult and $1 per child, making it the perfect opportunity and setting to enjoy this holiday classic from 1947.
Ladies' Night Out
By Dec. 18, we'll all be half-crazy with holiday hubbub, so ladies, make plans to take some time for yourselves with the Ladies' Night Out hosted by Macaroni Kid - Hendricks. Relax and regain your sanity, starting at 4:30 p.m. Enjoy the movie "Sisters" in a private viewing room at Carmike Theaters in Plainfield for this event, along with pizza, concessions, a raffle ticket, shopping discounts and a reusable shopping bag. Tickets are $32.
Holiday in the Park
My final must-see holiday activity is a really cool event on Dec. 19 at Washington Township Park in Avon, especially if you have kiddos who don't do well with the chaos of the Christmas season. Holiday in the Park offers breakfast with Santa beginning at 8:30 a.m. and additionally offers time with Sensory Santa in a much quieter and more serene atmosphere than most traditional visits with Santa.
This is but the tip of the candy cane for holiday events in Hendricks County this coming season. For a complete list, check out Visit Hendricks County's Events Calendar, and stay tuned to this blog.
Santa has us elves typing our little fingers to the bone about all of the great ways to enjoy Hendricks County during this holiday season, so we'll have plenty of detailed blog posts about many of these events and much more in the coming weeks!


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Designing with a level of care and craft delivers objects and spaces that evoke personal connection to art, story and community.
Carnation, Washington
Craft is at the heart of the work of Olson Kundig and the connection and opportunity to meet and collaborate with various craftspeople was a special part of the relationship we had with the project. Custom casework and interior and exterior steel architectural elements as well as fixtures and design elements became an opportunity for our family to connect with artisans in the community who ultimately became part of the story of our home. These relationships continue today and the stories of making and connecting and design live with us every day. The relationships with the makers continue with future phase development of our project.
The right people care and love working on meaningful work. They will go above and beyond if they sense appreciation and care for the craft they bring to your project and to one of the biggest investments you are making, your home. Respect and empower those relationships and the outcome of the work will amaze you. The relationships we made with craftspeople working on intricate details and the time and attention we put into visiting their shop and learning more about the process creating a deeper connection to the objects and experiences we ultimately get to appreciate everyday in our home. The passion and love people have for their job and the desire to share the contribution they make to your project will be one of the most memorable parts of the journey. Take care and empower those relationships and they will do wonders for the experience you ultimately have in your home. In many cases, those relationships last long after you get the keys and move in. In our experience we met knew friends and collaborators and also had the opportunity to invite craftspeople and designers from our own network to contribute special touches to the project whether it was signage or commissioned art that documented the experience. A chimney flu is necessary but it can also be crafted and a piece of art and beyond function can be something that is a celebrated part of the design. Treasure the details.
Go on site tours of studios and shops where critical elements of your project are being crafted off-site. Make connections with the people contributing to the ultimate experience of your project. Take care of the crew on site and engage and participate in the process. The more connected the more invested you are in the process and the outcome. With the exception of off-the-shelf parts and appliances everything is really an original. Part of the beauty of design is creating those objects and moments that improve over time. Learn the back stories of the extended crew and inquire about their stories. These are the connections that will be long lasting and overtime you have those connections with the things that are made or crafted for your project you will most likely remember that interactions you had with their creators and those connections will bring the most meaning.
Craft is everywhere. From commissioned details and fixtures to the way concrete is formed, steel is bent and formed, casework comes together. Craft is in forestry and landscape. Craft is experience meets care and detail. A deep appreciate for the trades will bring unexpected moments of craft in areas of the project you didn't even imagine possible. And day to day experiencing the spaces you will discover craft in the most unexpected detail that will continue to deliver moments of joy for a lifetime in your project.


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When thinking of a New Year's Resolution one item on top of the list is better skin care. After all, who doesn't want to look younger? Like many have discovered over time, New Year's Resolutions may be easier said than done.
But if better skin care is the goal, then here is an easy-to-follow recipe to make it become a reality.
By the way, Skin Care Heaven in Carlsbad is great place to visit on the web because they offer all the products one needs to reveal more gorgeous skin.
Below are five great steps to achieve this resolution in the New Year.
Step 1: Sunscreen
Literally, sunscreen is one of the most important things to wear when outdoors. And yes, this even includes overcast days because ultra violet rays can still be harmful.
The number one reason for premature aging is the sun. Ultra violet rays is the culprit for fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, large pores, uneven skin tone, and zaps away youthful beauty. Sunscreen will slow down this aging process.
Sunscreen comes in array of choices for different skin types including those with acne prone skin. These days, sunscreen can be oil-free, silky and featherweight.
Tinted moisturizers, such as Revision, are fantastic because it provides wonderful hydration, offers a hint of color, and shields against harmful rays. It also fights signs of aging with its peptides which shrink pores.
Purchasing a broad spectrum sunscreen is always a wise skin care choice.
Step 2: Implement A Skin Care Regimen
Having a skin care routine in place is the key to beautiful skin. This regimen is done both morning and night. Above all, always remember to remove makeup at night before going to bed.
A good skin care regimen may include:
- Soap-free facial cleanser
- Toner
- Moisturizer
- Special topical treatments such as anti-aging or anti-acne applications
- Exfoliator (done about twice a week)
Implementing a sonic skin cleansing system is also a wonderful idea since it renews skin and gets it prepared for better product penetration.
Once a skin care routine is in place it becomes like second nature.
Step 3: Moisturize The Whole Body
Beautiful skin means head to toe luminosity. Especially in the summer and winter months, don't forget to apply body lotion or body butter after bathing. Rub it on when skin is slightly damp for more hydration benefits.
An exfoliator, such as a sugar scrub, is a great addition to slough off dry skin. Doing this a couple times a week will keep skin soft, supple, and smooth.
Step 4: TLC For The Skin
Here are some other quick tips for the TLC skin care list:
- Avoid hot baths and showers since this will dehydrate skin.
- Never tug or pull on skin when cleansing or removing makeup.
- Pat skin dry and leave some moisture behind for a rehydration boost.
Step 5: Eating Healthy
More than likely eating healthier is on the New Year's Resolution list, too. A balanced and nutritious diet won't only help shed off unwanted pounds but it will do wonders for the skin. The recommended dietary amount of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water will leave skin more luminous.
Happy New Year!


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July 06, 2016
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It's always tempting to delve into the deeper meaning of a play, unveiling the social commentary and morality below the surface. The classic musical My Fair Lady, set in 20th century London, is about a professor who gives diction lessons to a young Cockney woman who sells flowers. The goal is to make her sound more like a "lady."
Volumes have been written about its take on class struggle and gender inequality but when it comes down to it, My Fair Lady—particularly Idaho Shakespeare Festival's production—is at its core, an immensely enjoyable musical filled with wonderful songs and inarguably talented performers.
Supported by a seasoned cast and veteran director Victoria Bussert, the production relies heavily on the musical skill of the cast and supporting live orchestra. With no fewer than 20 songs, My Fair Lady is almost a concert with a storyline and, while ISF's simple set served as more of a backdrop than a key piece of the story, it effectively enhanced the stand-out performances of Tom Ford as Professor Henry Higgins and Jillian Kates as Eliza Doolittle. The leads embraced their characters' idiosyncrasies, from the professor's arrogance to Eliza's plucky yet vulnerable nature.
M.A. Taylor, another recognizable face to regular ISF audiences, also offers a stellar performance. As Eliza's father, Alfred P. Doolittle, he is not only comic relief but steals every scene he's in. Also deserving of praise are the seven members of the orchestra who, though unseen, play one of the most important roles in the musical. It's hard to even quantify what a difference live music makes to a production like this.
Any fan of musicals, especially the classics, should see ISF's My Fair Lady—it's full of moments that are simply loverly.
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Defining & Testing Java Application Architectures with ztest
Defining & Testing Java Application Architectures with ztest
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Every software application has an inner structure, defined by the classes it contains and the relations between them. An architecture puts constraints on these relations. It can do so by specifying sets of classes and the allowed or forbidden relations between them.
Sets of classes include all classes that share a common property, like being located in a package, implementing a interface, being annotated with some annotation, obeying the same name convention.
Classes are related to each other. Examples of relations are: has a field of type, uses in method signature, uses in code, extends, implements.
An application has a defined architecture if it is possible to identify meaningful class sets and consistent dependencies between them. Doing so without tool support is hard, due to the dynamic nature and complexity of software systems.
ztest is an open source framework that supports the specification of application architectures, as stated above. ztest can be used in junit tests to enforce the architecture. Once defined, the architecture can be reused in other applications too.
Imagine starting a new project, with a new framework. You'll be busy learning the framework and until you get used to it and slowly learn the best way to use it you will surely make all the mistakes others did.
Now imagine the framework comes with one or many predefined architectures, based on the experience gained by others. Look at the architecture description, code, and then verify that you have applied it correctly by running a junit test.
If you already used junit tests, you may have experienced the effect that just being forced to write a test you have to rethink your interfaces. The same thing happens when writing a ztest. You have to think about the architecture and to define the dependencies. This alone leads to a better architecture and code structure.
How it works
ztest scans a directory or a archive for class-files. It extracts information from the class files and builds a repository of class meta information. The information is organized as a dependency graph with classes as nodes and edges between classes that are somehow related. The information can be queried with filters. There are 2 kinds of filters: class filters and edge filters. Class filters are applied to the nodes of the dependency graph and edge filters to the edges. There is a api to get all successors, predecessors of a class, paths, cycles and the like.
Class sets are sets of class names. They can be created by querying the dependency graph or manually by simply adding class names to the class set. A class name can be part of more than one class set. Class sets are the building blocks of ztest. You use them to create tests.
Tests are simple classes that are used to write junit-tests. They can fail, and if they fail they produce a List of testfailures. The list can be processed programmatically or can simply be output to xml, which is the default way of using ztest. Code a test, run, write failures as xml to the console, fix, run again.
ztest comes with a bunch of tests, but the most useful one is ZDependencyTest. This test allows you to specify a dependency graph between class sets by explicitly stating the allowed dependencies between class sets. If run against a class repository the test checks if any paths in the actual class dependencies violates the allowed dependencies. If so the violation is exposed as a test failure. If needed, you can export the allowed and actual dependencies to graphml, then you can layout and browse the graph with the free yEd graph editor.
The api is powerful and flexible, allowing the convenient extraction of information from the dependency graph. You can use it to extract many useful informations, like class hierarchy, implementations of interfaces, all classes (recursively) used by a class, classes used in fields etc. You can even check if a ear contains all needed classes, contains classes twice. You can tag jars in the archive manifest, and then compute the dependencies between the tagged jars, between packages, cycles and so on.
Sample diagram
Below is a sample package dependency graph created with ztest and layouted with yEd:
Code sample
And here's a sample dependency test written with ztest:
//first scan the classpath
ZClassPathScanner scanner = new ZClassPathScanner();
//filter the scanned classes to avoid scanning all library jars
scanner.setFilter(new ZIClassPathFilter() {
public boolean acceptClass(String name)
throws Exception {
//only interested in my classes
return name.startsWith("com.myapp");
public boolean acceptClasspathPart(String name)
throws Exception {
//scan all
return true;
public boolean acceptResource(String resource)
throws Exception {
return false;
//what to scan
new ZClassPathItemFile(new File("C:/path/to/myapp.ear")));
//use the factory to create classinfo
ZIClassInfoFactory factory = new ZClassInfoFactory(scanner);
//the main class, contains the extracted class information
//call is slow and needs a lot of memory,
//but its for unit tests not for runtime...
ZIClassInfo classInfo = factory.create();
//define the class-sets for which to test dependencies
ZIClassSet databaseClasses = new ZFilterClassSet("database", classInfo) {
public boolean accept(ZIClassInfo classInfo, String name)
throws Exception {
return name.startsWith("java.sql")
|| name.startsWith("javax.sql")
|| name.startsWith("net.sf.hibernate")
|| name.startsWith("javax.persistence");
ZIClassSet entityBeansClasses = new ZEntityBean3Set("entity-beans",
ZIClassSet statefulSessionBeansClasses =
new ZStatefulSessionBean3Set("stateful-session-beans",
ZIClassSet statelessSessionBeansClasses =
new ZStatelessSessionBean3Set("stateless-session-beans",
ZIClassSet renderClasses =
new ZClassSet("render-pojos",
ZIClassSet actionClasses =
new ZClassSet("action-pojos",
ZIClassSet localSessionBeanInterfaces =
new ZLocalSessionBean3InterfacesSet("local-session-bean-interfaces",
ZIClassSet remoteSessionBeanInterfaces =
new ZRemoteSessionBean3InterfacesSet("remote-session-bean-interfaces",
//define the test that operates on the class-sets
ZDependencyTest test = new ZDependencyTest(classInfo);
//add sets to the test
//(add nodes to the dependency graph)
//add allowed dependencies to the test
//(add edges to the dependency graph)
test.addDependency(statefulSessionBeansClasses, databaseClasses);
test.addDependency(statefulSessionBeansClasses, entityBeansClasses);
test.addDependency(statefulSessionBeansClasses, localSessionBeanInterfaces);
test.addDependency(statefulSessionBeansClasses, remoteSessionBeanInterfaces);
test.addDependency(statelessSessionBeansClasses, databaseClasses);
test.addDependency(statelessSessionBeansClasses, entityBeansClasses);
test.addDependency(statelessSessionBeansClasses, localSessionBeanInterfaces);
test.addDependency(statelessSessionBeansClasses, remoteSessionBeanInterfaces);
test.addDependency(actionClasses, localSessionBeanInterfaces);
test.addDependency(actionClasses, remoteSessionBeanInterfaces);
test.addDependency(actionClasses, renderClasses);
//run the test, will possibly accumulate failures
//junit, toXML returns a xml failure description
//warning: xml format may change...
assertTrue(test.toXML(), test.getFailures().isEmpty());
This translates to the following dependency graph:
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1 Money Mistake Warren Buffett Urges You to Avoid
"Our conclusion is that, with few exceptions, when a management with a reputation for brilliance tackles a business with a reputation for poor fundamental economics, it is the reputation of the business that remains intact.
Of all the lessons Warren Buffett has imparted in his annual letters to shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway , few are as valuable as his excoriation of "turnaround" plays.
"Both our operating and investment experience cause us to conclude that turnarounds seldom turn," Buffett wrote in 1979, "and that the same energies and talent are much better employed in a good business purchased at a fair price than in a poor business purchased at a bargain price."
That Buffett said this more than three decades ago doesn't diminish its relevance today.
A brick-and-mortar retailer that can't profitably match prices with Amazon.com and Costco isn't a turnaround play; it's a suffocating enterprise. A casual-dining restaurant with a stale atmosphere and processed ingredients will never be able to compete against the likes of Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread Company.
The economics in both cases simply aren't present, regardless of how hard a company's management tries to persuade investors otherwise.
"We react with great caution to suggestions that our poor businesses can be restored to satisfactory profitability by major capital expenditures," Buffett wrote in 1983. "The projections will be dazzling -- the advocates will be sincere -- but, in the end, major additional investment in a terrible industry is about as rewarding as struggling in quicksand."
Given this, it's ironic that much of Buffett's warnings about turnaround plays serve as the preamble to why he invested in them.
The quote at the top of this article was part of a conversation about GEICO, which Buffett doubled down on in 1976 just as the company seemed destined for failure thanks to loose underwriting standards in the previous decade.
The same can be said of American Express, which Buffett invested close to one-quarter of his assets in 1964, the year a massive fraud at one of its subsidiaries threatened an "enormous" loss that, by American Express' own admission, was "more than we had."
And ditto for Buffett's 1990 investment in Wells Fargo during a real estate disaster that was unmatched in severity until the financial crisis of 2008.
But unlike a traditional turnaround play, each of these companies had something unique and salvageable; they were phenomenal businesses with wide competitive moats and exceptional underlying economics.
Thanks to GEICO's cost structure -- at the time, it spent $0.15 of each premium dollar on expenses whereas other insurers spent an average of $0.24 -- it could charge less than competitors and be more selective about its customers. American Express had a near-monopoly in traveler's checks at the time. And Wells Fargo, while experiencing a temporary hiccup, was led by two of the finest bankers in American history: Carl Reichardt and Paul Hazen.
The takeaway here is as important as it is shrouded in nuance: Turnaround plays should be avoided unless there's compelling evidence the underlying business, while fighting through hard times, remains intact and is fundamentally sound.
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By MG Genaro DellaroccoMarch 8, 2013
In 1987, Congress officially announced March as the month in which America would celebrate Women's History, and each year the President issues a proclamation in observance of this event. This month, America marks the 100-year anniversary of the Women's Suffrage Parade, which played a pivotal role in garnering publicity for and advancing the women's suffrage movement.
This year's National Women's History Month theme is Women Inspiring Innovation through Imagination: Celebrating Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Clearly, this theme was made for the incredible work we do here at APG. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the cornerstones of what we do. In honor of women's accomplishments, APG will host its annual Women's History Month training program Mar. 13.
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Over the years, women have had many firsts. As early as 1848, they began to voice their discontent as equals. Women began to press for the right to vote, own property, and choose their own careers. The National Woman Suffrage Association was formed in 1869 as a means of working toward achieving the right to vote for women. The efforts of the NWSA finally produced results and, in 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed giving women the right to vote.
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America's history is full of the stories of courageous women who've played an essential role in helping to gain equality and full citizenship rights for women. Ask the women in your life; you'll find that your mothers and grandmothers remember what it felt like to be second-class citizens to the men in their lives.
The Department of the Army and Team APG are committed to increasing women's participation in these critical fields as well as expanding STEM education and career opportunities. Stem careers offer women dynamic career growth opportunities and a chance to be a part of emerging technological advancements and innovations. More emphasis is needed, however, in recruiting, retaining and developing women for technical leadership roles and this continues to be a vital component to building a workforce that better reflects the demographics of this country.
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The best definition of organizational culture may be "the way we do things around here." It draws attention to the fact that culture and behavior are inextricably linked. It also points out that "the way" is a rather nebulous concept. The definition of organizational culture is not "our procedures for doing things." Procedures are evidence of culture, but culture is broader than steps and checklists. One of the most important responsibilities of leaders is to shape and drive the organization's culture. How do we do that?
Edgar Schein is credited with introducing the concept of organizational culture to the modern dialogue of business, management, and leadership. In the 1980s, Schein wrote about three "levels" of culture:
- Artifacts and Behaviors—Tangible actions and statements. Physical elements of the work environment from building structures to clothing styles. Stories. Jokes. Company Web sites. Elements visible to those external to the culture.
- Espoused Values—Stated values and rules. How members of the organization represent the organization internally and externally. The "About Us" page on a Web site. Espoused values are often aspirational, future focused.
- Assumptions—Deeply ingrained behaviours that occur unconsciously. Automatic thought patterns regarding any dimension of the organization. Difficult to identify because of the assumed, automatic nature.
These levels of culture are present in every organization. Each category comprises evidence of your existing culture. They are also "levers" you can use to shape the culture in your organization.
For example, let's pick an organizational attribute that leaders might desire or want to improve. Let's use "cross-functional collaboration."
Your first step is to research the question: What are the artifacts and behaviors of our organization that describe our commitment to and level of collaboration? Your list will contain both positive and negative examples. The practice of leaders reaching out to other departments on project work is a positive example. On the other hand, leaders who reserve key roles for their team members is a negative example. Be comprehensive and thorough. Look at all departments and levels of the organization.
Next, research the question What are our espoused values related to cross-functional collaboration? What do our official documents and Web site say about this? What are the underlying values built into our internal policies and procedures? Again, you'll find evidence that you both support and do not support this goal in your values. When I work with leaders on this step I also challenge them to carefully differentiate between espoused and actual values. There is nothing wrong with espoused values, and they should indeed draw us to improve (i.e. we aren't succeeding with them 100% of the time). However, keep in mind my mantra about values: It is impossible to act contrary to your actual values.
Finally, explore the question What unspoken assumptions drive our thinking and behavior about collaboration? What are the mental inputs that shape how we see and think about our work? This is the hardest level of culture to dig into. It is probably best done in a series of focused reflection exercises. For example, choose a meeting on your calendar, preferably a meeting of a small group or a 1:1. Schedule 15 minutes of private reflection time after that meeting. While you're in the meeting heighten your observation of your comments, questions, and decisions, as well as that of the others. In your 15-minute reflection time try to identify the thinking patterns, the assumptions, that precipitated specific comments, questions, and decisions. With practice you'll be able to identify positive and negative assumptions about collaboration with ease.
As you collect the data related to each of those three levels of culture, you'll also begin to see opportunities to shape the culture. One of the most powerful artifacts of culture is story. Leaders can shape culture to be more collaborative by carefully choosing to tell stories that exemplify a collaboration focus.
Leaders can also shape a collaboration focus culture by posting, for example, a Collaboration Philosophy statement on the Web site and drawing attention to it in meetings, presentations, and written communication.
The hardest cultural shift to make is in assumptions. This is where leaders must really lead the charge. You must exercise mental discipline in evaluating your own underlying thoughts, carefully modifying them to support an outcome of increased collaboration. You must utilize the collaboration lens in all relevant conversations and decisions—and make that overtly evident. Sometimes this shift will be emphasized, and sometimes it will be subtle.
In a recent HBR blog article, Jim Whitehurst, president and CEO of Red Hat, wrote, "Culture is learned behavior." The people most able to drive that learning is leaders. Whitehurst explained, "how we behave as leaders drives the kind of culture we end up with." He went on to point out that this is also why changing culture can be so difficult.
Leaders don't catalyze cultural change by focusing on other things and other people. It starts with internal change. Your own mindset needs to change first.
- What are the artifacts and behaviors you choose to emphasize?
- What espoused values are you promoting?
- What assumptions are you training to become automatic in your own thinking?
Dr. Scott Yorkovich is a leadership coach and consultant. He works with individuals, small and medium organizations, and ministries. Contact him at ScottYorkovich[at]LeadStrategic.com with your questions.
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