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An 18-year-old was killed Monday morning in a wreck on Blairs Ferry Road near Feather Ridge Road in Cedar Rapids.
According to the Linn County Sheriff's Office, Susan Geels, 54, of Cedar Rapids, was traveling east on Blairs Ferry Road when her vehicle was struck by a westbound vehicle driven by an 18-year-old woman shortly after 8 a.m.
The sheriff's office said an investigation determined the 18-year-old lost control of her vehicle on the icy road and slid into oncoming traffic, striking Geels' vehicle head on.
The 18-year-old, whose identity has not been released pending family notification, was pronounced dead at the scene. Geels was taken to an area hospital with minor injuries.
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Carol Murphy's latest exhibition is characterised by a sense of play featuring diminutive, free-standing figurative works sculpted in ceramic.
The themes explored are slightly autobiographical, referencing Murphy's childhood memories and present day experiences of life as a left handed girl. She has awkwardly made her way in the world despite feeling completely hopeless at doing so many things! There is a self-depreciating sense of humour evident in these works with Murphy's ability to look at life?s absurdities and laugh along with a sense of fun.
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Mr. Braden has a demonstrated record of success throughout an extensive career in the land development profession with development, design and construction of institutional, public and private projects throughout the United States.
Mr. Braden's experience includes the completion of a $300 million five-star resort complex, 400,000 square foot hotel and forty villas selling for more than $5 million each for Mancester resorts, negotiation of consultant and general contracts for PDC, Lennar Communities, and Manchester Financial Group, and management of a $35 million Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
Mr. Braden is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP).
Demonstrated record of success throughout extensive career in the land development business
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- Completed $300 million five-star resort complex, 400,000 square foot hotel and forty Villas selling for
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Are schools in your nation exclusively public or private, or do both types of schools exist? Private, though the State is willing and available to educate poor children in exchange for works, in schools that are specifically designed for that class of people.
Is education compulsory? If yes, until what age? Yes, until 14, but for middle class people until 19 or 24.
Are uniforms required? If yes, what do they look like? Yes. Education is segregated, military or clerical for men; women generally wear a suit and a tie, a long skirt and Mary Jane shoes.
What values do your nations' schools instill? Religious, traditional and conservative; alternately, in reform-minded schools, liberal nationalism and civism.
Is religion allowed in schools? - Yes.
What language(s) are classes conducted in? - English
How long is a typical school day? What days of the week are classes held? - Monday-Saturday, 7-19h
What classes are compulsory? Female education: English, French, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Literature, Art, Music, Ballet
What kinds of elective classes are available, if any? They are related to various apprenticeships and creative efforts available to students
Do students get lunch/break periods? Yes, twice a day, usually around 10 am and 3 pm
Most popular after-school programs? Sports and different cultural activities.
How is discipline handled in your nations' schools? For earlier grades: writing lines. Moderately aged students: detention and work. Higher education schoolgirls (older than fourteen, in Tenian system): spanking, usually with a slipper.
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Keanu Reeves reprises his role as the legendary assassin-turned-retiree John Wick. What's in store for John after the events from the previous movie?
To start off, when I watched the first John Wick, I was instantly sold. I love run-and-gun action movies like the Expendables or the Bourne franchises, but there was something special about this movie. The atmosphere of the movie and the way in which it was filmed really hooked me. Plus the character of John Wick was so calm and cool, but then turned around to be such a badass when provoked.
Chapter 2 gives the exact same feeling of the first in terms of both the plot and in the way the movie was shot, with a few twists and turns throughout the movie. Even though some of the plot points are the same as the original, I think the plot twists steer Chapter 2 in a different direction and I can't wait to see the third movie. I really hope they don't drag this series out too long because too many great films are ruined by their not-so-great franchise additions.
With Chapter 2, you still have a super cool and bad to the bone main character, but they reveal more about his tragic backstory and you find out more about is history. I just want to say that I love Keanu Reeves. From Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures, to my personal favorite Point Break, to The Matrix trilogy, even to some of his less popular roles like the 2008 remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. His style of acting has really grown on me, whether it be serious, goofy, or some awesome mix of the two.
Not only is Keanu great, but many of the supporting characters are also awesome. I found myself constantly rooting against the villains, and I was excited any time a returning character was on screen. Riccardo Scamarcio's villain character was ok, but I didn't really think he was the strongest character he could have been. I feel like Laurence Fishburne (of the Matrix trilogy fame) could have had a bit more screen time seeing as he is such a great actor and plays a pivotal role in the plot. Also, Ruby Rose's character could have also been developed a bit more, especially because her concept was so cool. Rapper and actor Common was fantastic and fit right into the action-packed John Wick universe. Plus, THAT DOG WAS ADORABLE!
I think the best part of this movie was the action sequences. Whether it was the car chases (that '69 Mustang had me drooling), or the shootouts, or the hand to hand combat, all of the action was perfection. I have loved seeing Keanu train for these fights and gun fights on social media, and seeing them in action on the big screen really makes him look like a super hero. There was definitely a step up in action from the first John Wick to Chapter 2, but it wasn't super over the top with explosions and gore.
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Overall, I think this movie is great, especially if you're like me and just can't resist a good action movie. The action itself was the obvious forefront, with Keanu Reeves shining brightly as per usual, and the supporting cast also finishing out with quality. If you haven't see the John Wick movies yet, they are a definite must see. I can not wait to see what they do next in the series!
Final Score
+ Keanu Reeves kills it as John Wick again
+ The action sequences were fun and not overly flashy
+ John's Mustang is one of my dream cars
+ Common played his role very well
+/- Laurence Fishburne was great, but should have had a larger role
– Main villain was a little mediocre
– Ruby Rose's character was under developed
Author Trevor White would want to be John Wick, but only with the house, the dog, and the car. He is also a huge fan of Star Wars and pizza.
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text: Rita Mae Davis, 89, of Bridgewater, formerly of Rochester, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018, in the Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver Campus. Born January 25, 1929, in Morgantown, W.Va., a daughter of the late Arthur L. and Frona Heaton DeWitt, she was a retired employee with the Medical Center of Beaver. She was a member of the Church of the Living Christ, Bridgewater, and was a former member of the New Sewickley Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife and homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy E. Davis, Sr., in 2002; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Charles Grim; two sons-in-law, Larry D. Withers and Edward P. Pavlinich; a daughter-in-law, Lori Davis. She is survived by a daughter, Kimberly D. Withers Pavlinich, Bridgewater; two sons and a daughter-in law, Leroy E. "Bud" Davis, Jr., Burkburnett, Texas; David K. and Sharon Davis, Monaca; eight grandchildren, Michael Davis and his wife, Carissa, Texas; Jessica Chapman and her husband, Jared, Texas; Shelley Vinson and her husband, Matt, Michigan; Vicki Lee and her husband, Bob, Georgia; Eric Withers, Aliquippa; Sara Pavlinich and her husband, Nate, Monaca; Shawna Davis and her fiancé, Dan, Monaca; Brittany Vogt, Beaver Falls. Friends will be received Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. in the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME INC., 349 Adams St., Rochester, where a service will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. Officiating will be her pastor, Rev. David Howells. Interment will follow in Sylvania Hills Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Living Christ, 699 Riverside Drive, Beaver, PA 15009. The family wishes to thank the staff of Good Samaritan Hospice, Beaver Campus, for the care and comfort given to our mother.


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At 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20, in the Amphitheater, the Avett Brothers will perform thanks to a sponsorship from co-chairs
At 8:15 p.m. Mon., Aug. 20, the Avett Brothers will take the Amphitheater stage for a sold-out performance in their second appearance at Chautauqua. The Avett Brothers are known for their authenticity, in both their


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The idea that lifestyle changes have constructed the disease more common is a gross exaggeration but increasingly prevalent. We separate fact from fiction
Cancer is not up there with the most likely explains for what caused the mass extinction 66 m years ago of the T rex and the triceratops. That said, at least one species of dinosaur suffered from blood-vessel cancers- and a 1.7 m-year-old toe with bone cancer was discovered in 2016 at a South African world heritage site.
Cancer may have been more common in ancient times than we will ever know, because fossilisation will have obliterated most evidence of the disease. However, misinterpretations of some small studies and claims by self-styled wellness gurus that cancer is" a man-made disease" have fed the notion that cancer is modern. While that does not mean anyone concerned about cancer should visit their local natural history museum for info, thinking of cancer as a result of modern life causes unnecessary anxiety. Here are some modern myths about cancer.
Mobile phones and wifi
There have been worries about mobile phones induce cancer since the days of playing Snake on a Nokia. Considering how widespread mobile phone use has been for decades, it would be impossible not to notice if they posed serious health risks. In the US, hardly anyone used a mobile phone in 1992. By 2008, mobile-phone use was widespread, yet the number of people who got a brain tumour scarcely changed. The World Health Organization's Interphone study, which studied thousands of people across 13 countries between 2000 and 2006, also found that mobile phones did not increase a person's opportunity of getting a brain tumour.
Fundamentally, cancer is caused by our DNA becoming damaged and sending normal healthy-cell-replication process askew. Ionising radiation, such as in x-rays or radiotherapy, carries a huge amount of energy. Mobile phones, however, carry a tiny sum of energy. Breaking or emphasizing DNA requires a great deal of energy, far beyond the capabilities of mobile phones. Wifi, incidentally, transmits even less energy than a mobile phone.
Note, also, that not all scientific studies are created equal. Reviews or meta-analyses, where scientists look at many research studies together, give the most accurate idea of what is happening. One such review concluded:" Overall, the existing evidence for a causal relationship between RF[ radiofrequency] radiation from cell phone and cancer is found to be weak to nonexistent ." The International Agency for Research on Cancer lists mobile phones as" possible carcinogens", but this classification means merely that there may be a hypothetical link that cannot be ruled out, rather than that there is a real likelihood of something causing cancer.
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Pitch Black (2000) – Science Fiction Movie Review
Ok, so we all know and love Vin Diesel's body of work, from the, 'Fast And The Furious' Franchise, to the work he has done for marvel in the, 'Guardians Of The Galaxy' franchise and the other MCU vehicles which he played, 'Groot'!
But there is one movie series that seems to have been mostly forgotten except for Mr. Diesel's truly diehard fans… And I think a few of those may have even forgotten about this movie… This movie being the classic science fiction movie: Pitch Black (2000)!
Written by: Jim Wheat (After Midnight), Ken Wheat (Merc City), David Twohy (G.I. Jane) & Directed by: David Twohy. Starring Vin Diesel, Radha Mitchell (Rogue), Cole Hauser (Dead Drop), Keith David (They Live!), Lewis Fitz-Gerald (Time Trax), Claudia Black (Farscape) & Rhiana Griffith (Wrong Answer).
"Think someone could spend half their life in a slam with a horse bit in their mouth and not believe? Think he could start out in some liquor store trash bin with an umbilical cord wrapped around his neck and not believe? Got it all wrong, holy man. I absolutely believe in God… And I absolutely hate the fucker." – Riddick (A quote by Vin Diesel from the movie, Pitch Black (2000).)
The space transport vessel "Hunter-Gratzner" carrying 40 people on-board crashes on a desert planet when the ship is struck in a meteor storm. There are only 11 survivors, among them are pilot Carolyn Fry (Who has assumed command after the ship's captain is killed), bounty hunter William J. Johns, religious man Abu Al-Walid, Antiques dealer Paris P. Ogilvie, runaway teenager Jack, settlers John 'Zeke' Ezekiel and his lover Sharon 'Shazza' Montgomery, and Richard B. Riddick, a dangerous escaped convict.
Marooned, the survivors discover the barren and hot desert-scape has sunlight from three suns. Not only must they find food and water and worry about Riddick, the survivors find themselves being hunted by the planet's flesh-eating alien inhabitants when the planet is engulfed in darkness, which happens every 22 years, as they emerge from underground to hunt and eat all signs of life.
Fry and the survivors find Riddick is their best chance of survival, as Riddick has surgically-enhanced eyes that allow him to see in the dark as they set out to find a way of escaping from the planet and getting to an escape shuttle, before they all get eaten by the creatures on the surface.
Ok… So in my opinion it is true… This movie is a seldom remembered gem in the science fiction universe… Which is a shame!
In my opinion, Pitch Black helped catapult Vin Diesel in to the A list status. It also brought Keith David back in to another big series…. And it frankly just had a fun story line and great special effects!
I'll be honest and say that I can understand the lack of memorability… It is a great movie… But there is nothing noteworthy about it… It is almost made to look like most, 'Alien Vs. Human' movies!
But check it out… In my opinion, Pitch Black is truly one of Mr. Diesel's better films!


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A photo update on the story "Dog Rescues Volunteer Gardener" – Sue sent along pictures capturing the adventures of Brock (sporting a bandana) and her latest adopted Homeward Bound pup, Cooper. They really do look related! Enjoy!
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What great pictures. Sue it looks like the two are meant for each other. Looks like they have taken over the chaise lounges at your house. They are lucky to have you.
They're sitting at my feet right now and your blog still makes me smile and get all tingly. My spoiled boys.


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Friday, 11 December 2009
Dolly Draper and Mrs in Battle with Neighbours
Derek Draper and Kate Garraway's relationship with their neighbours is in tatters after the row over her loft conversion intensified.
The couple have angered their local residents' group by challenging its constitution.
Kate, 42, and husband Derek Draper won the latest stage of an increasingly bitter four-year battle over the conversion, which neighbours claimed did not meet conservation criteria.
During an appeal against a council planning enforcement notice the couple questioned the make-up of the Arlington Association residents' group.
A council official who ruled in favour of Garraway and Draper said: "I record the challenge to the constitution of the association, and his claim that if a resident who claims to be chairman of the association spoke at the hearing the procedure would be invalidated."
But neighbours last night hit back. One said: "Kate Garraway may have won this battle but she is losing the war. She is hated around here and has caused us misery since she started this loft conversion.
"Attacking the residents' group tells you all you need to know about her."
The row began in 2005 after Garraway put in a planning bid to build a nursery for daughter Darcey at their £1million home in Islington, North London.
It was thrown out as the extension did not suit the conservation area. But the couple began building anyway. In November 2006, when the work was complete, they put in a retrospective second application for the conversion.
Neighbours protested and a year later permission was refused, prompting an angry outburst from Garraway at a residents' meeting.
The council told her she must take the conversion down or alter it.
Last year the couple were ordered to make £15,000 of changes to satisfy planners, who later granted permission. A friend of the pair said: "It has only ever been the same three or four neighbours complaining out of hundreds.
"Kate and Derek support the conservation area and have bent over backwards to stay within the rules."
Funny that eh! Derek Draper staying within the rules,...........well not if his proffessional qualifications or his Labour List work standards are anything to go by.
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I hope it falls down.
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I am disappointed, I didnt place in the top 6 this week. Despite getting 4 mics from Alao, which means the entry was seen as exceptional, the other judges went with different people.
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Fairplay to all those who won, it was well deserved. The skill level is high on Steemit. But week 15 is a new week! Where I am determined to get in the top 6 once again.
If I can figure out what Im doing wrong, or what others are doing better than me, I will stand a better chance. I am going to scrutinise the winning entries and compare them to my stuff and see what went wrong this week. I have been steadily improving my delivery too, something I didnt even know was messed up before I entered this contest. The judges feedback is valuable, it has me improving which is the most important thing.
Heres my Week 14 Entry for those who missed it:
My week 15 entry will be up as soon as the beats are released and I get it written and recorded, Im really going to spend time on it this week so it may be a day or two. Thanks for reading, Peace!
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CRS (Center for Remembering & Sharing) presents "Archetype-Hidden Memory," an exhibition of small paintings and works on paper by Lex Braes. This is the second solo exhibition by Braes at CRS, the first having taken place in 2012. These works result from Braes' practice of painting a handful of images over and over, transforming them […]Find out more »
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Mondays 7:30 – 9 pm Taught by Yasuko Kasaki, assisted by Christopher Pelham Wednesdays 8 – 9:30 pm Taught by Christopher Pelham Know your life purpose and the meaning of your current situation clearly. Communicate with your Inner Teacher. Heal yourself and others. These ongoing classes focus on mind training designed to help you to experience the […]Find out more »
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The impending arrival of essay results always induces a mixture of emotions. The main emotion is excitement at the prospect of a good pass and excellent feedback. However, for me, it is also tinged with a touch of fear due to the fact that it was only the fourth essay that I have ever written.
The subject of these emotions was the Classical Archaeology module assignment, an essay of 3000 words which was due by 2359hrs on the 6th January. We choose the title from a short list and my choice was "What archaeological evidence would you use to try to reconstruct patterns of Roman trade? Why is this important and what can it tell us?"
I found the subject absolutely fascinating and I immersed myself in reading around the subject helped by the 20+ books from the Uni library plus all the journals and on line titles that we can access. I am finding that establishing the structure of the essay is vital and something that I need to work on. Fingers and everything else are crossed!
PS. The result in in and I got 65, this is a decent pass but, my lowest score to date. I know what I have to do, keep following this blog to see if I achieve it!


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August 15, 2014
Neurofibromatosis (NFT) is an autosomal dominant disorder. Several distinctive clinical features may be discovered in the presence of the disease, including 'cafe au lait' spots, cutaneous neurofibromas, axillary freckling, Lisch nodules, and a positive familial history. Chiropractic management of this condition should include early recognition, appropriate supportive referral and symptomatic treatment of accompanying biomechanical dysfunctions.


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The purpose of this study is to see if drinking beetroot juice (BRJ) is beneficial for aging subjects.
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The study will take a minimum of 19 days to complete. The study begins from the time you sign this informed consent document. This study consists of a screening visit followed by 3 study visits with 5-15 days between visits.
The purpose of the screening visit is to explain all aspects of the study. We will also determine if you can participate in the study. You will undergo a complete medical history and physical exam and a resting EKG. You will have your blood drawn (about 1.5 teaspoons). You will also practice the entire neuromuscular function exercise test. During this test, the strength of your muscles will be determined by having you kick, push and/or pull back as hard as you can while your leg is strapped to an exercise device.
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This invitational show presents the most influential contemporary art created in the United States over the preceding two years. Whitney curators Jane Panetta and Rujeko Hockley are responsible for selecting this year's participants. The biennial skews young; in this installment, around three-quarters of artists represented are less than 40 years old. Korakrit Arunanondchai, Elle Pérez, Martine Syms and the winner of the Guggenheim's 2018 Hugo Boss Prize, Simone Leigh, are among the artists featured.
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911 for fire department funds
Lack of state, federal grants leaves firefighters using old gear
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Waverly's fire chief is concerned about the fire department's need for new protective gear and other equipment.
The volunteer fire department has about 20 active members, each of whom is using fire gear that is nine years ago and quickly becoming obsolete, according to Fire Chief Glen Brown.
"Gear that old is breaking down, losing its heat resistance and putting our firefighters at risk for burns," he said.
Brown said that the fire department has been unsuccessful in receiving state and federal grants to help cover the cost of new firefighting gear.
"Right now, there are few grants available that we are qualified for," said Nancy Heriford of Waverly, fire department co-treasurer and a member of its emergency medical responder and firefighting crews.
Brown said it costs about $4,000 to outfit one firefighter.
Since grant money is not available, Brown said the fire department is becoming more inventive in how it raises money to operate the department.
"We tried a bicycle ride fundraiser for five or six years and a poker run, and now we're doing gun raffles," he said.
The next gun raffle will be Aug. 25 during the Waverly Old-Fashioned Picnic.
"And we still hold our popular fish and chicken fry on the last Sunday in October," Brown said. "It, and the gun raffles, have been very successful over the years and have kept us going."
Brown added that monetary donations are the fire department's only other way of keeping it in operation.
In addition to protective gear upgrades, Brown said the fire department's other greatest need is to update its aging fleet of trucks.
The fire department has three fire trucks, two tankers and one brush truck. One of the fire trucks is a 1988 model and one of the tankers was manufactured in 1975.
"It is getting harder and harder to get parts for the older fire trucks," Brown said. "Luckily, we are still able to find parts, but sometimes it takes a year or two to locate them."
The fire department also operates a rescue squad, which is in need of its own equipment.
"We are also raising money to pay off our debt on one of our two ambulances," Brown said. "One of our biggest needs is to have more trained volunteers for the rescue squad."
The rescue squad has 11 emergency medical technicians (EMTs). And all of Waverly's EMTs double as firefighters.
Also, the department has 11 emergency medical responders (EMRs), who also serve on the fire department.
"This week, we graduated an EMR class of eight members, but three of them are still in high school and are not allowed to serve with the department until they turn 18 and have a high school diploma," Brown said.
Brown's son, fire department Lt. Mike Brown, stressed the need for more help for the fire department and rescue squad.
"We want people who are willing to take time out of their day and come serve the community as a firefighter or on the rescue squad," said Mike Brown, who also serves an EMT.
Greg Olson can be reached at 217-245-6121, ext. 1224, or on Twitter @JCNews_Greg.


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Travel information: Visiting Porto
The Invincible City - Invicta
Only in recent years I have actually started paying more attention to Porto. I guess it's what happens when you grow up near some place, it's always there, so near, that most often you don't take the time to really know it.
In recent years, maybe because I'm quite far away and I can't visit the city whenever I feel like it, and also because apparently visiting Porto is such a trend nowadays, I started thinking about this city so familiar to me, yet with so many secrets still to find out, and I realized that it is nothing other than an amazing city. There are so many wow factors that a few days aren't enough to discover the second biggest city in Portugal, the Invincible city, with all its traditions, the old and the new standing side by side, welcoming everyone, because that is one thing about Porto and most of the Northern region of Portugal, you will probably find in few places, the hospitality, the welcoming of other people, making up for the cold weather, you find in Porto very warm hearts.
So, let's get to know a bit about this city!
A bit of history...
The city is located in the North of Portugal and it's one of the oldest cities in the country. It was built along the hills overlooking the Douro River estuary. Its origins date back to the Roman period, when it was called Cale or Portus Cale, hence the name Portugal, after the name of one of its first cities.
The County of Portugal, that was held in vassalage to the King of Leon and that was the origin of Portugal, was actually made up of the area surrounding Braga and Porto, the northern litoral of the country. It was from here that a country was forged and that the conquest of the rest of Portugal from the Muslims started. This shows a bit of what Porto is, the so-called "much old, noble, loyal and invincible city", throughout history was always a pillar to the country, made up of good, strong, courageous men and women who didn't mind facing the odds, so long as they were standing for what they thought was right.
Here was born Henry the Navigator, responsible for early development of maritime exploration and mentor of the Portuguese Discoveries. Later on in life he came to ask of his fellow townspeople help for the conquest of Ceuta. To help in the war effort the townspeople gave Henry, his soldiers and sailors all the good meat there was in the city, being left only with entrails of animals to cook, the people from Porto came up with a dish that is now a symbol of the city - Tripes Oporto Style.
Porto and its surrounding area - the Douro Valley - are also responsible for another delight to the senses, Oporto wine - a fortified red wine, sweet and velvety.
The city played a big role fighting off the Napoleonic troops during the 19th century alongside the British, but not long after they chased out French, they also rebelled against English presence.
Meanwhile, during the 1820's and following the European Liberal trend a civil war broke out between the Liberals and those keen on near-absolutism, led by Prince D. Miguel. In the end liberals won round 1. But given the actual heir to the throne was in Brazil and that the next in line to succession was his daughter, that was still a minor, the uncle - Prince D. Miguel - acting first as regent, eventually took the throne and immediately rejected the liberal constitution, reigning as an absolut monarch. This led to another civil war. The city of Porto stood by the rightful heir - D. Maria - whose father, D. Pedro, came back from Brazil to fight for his daughter and the country. Eventually, D. Miguel lost the fight, but not before Porto had to undergo a siege of 18 months by D. Miguel's army, which the city resisted bravely, coming out unvanquished, again proving the valeur of its people.
But the city is much more than fights, sieges and conquests, it's a city of entrepeneurship, it's a city of hard work and business,
The whole city, its buildings, streets, people, tell the history of centuries past and days to come, in the old houses, its narrow streets, its majestic palaces, its monuments, its churches, the river that flows through it all, the bridges and their industrial design... The city is a picture, coming alive to tell us its history. And Porto is not just about the old, it is about people coming together, new ideas, both business ideas and creative ideas of art and music and dance and whatever we can think of, it's about looking towards the future, all the possibilities in one place and then having a nice evening just looking at the ocean...
Walking around - here and there
The city itself is a monument, the historic center was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO, back in 1996 and it is absolutely delightful just to take your time enjoying the city, walking around and looking here and there for the most ordinary amazing things, a house, a balcony, the way a narrow street snakes through the buildings.
But the extraordinary is also around each corner. Porto has so many wonderful places worth visiting that it's impossible to walk through all of them. Places such as the Prince's house (Casa do infante) which is supposed to be the birthplace of Henry the Navigator and that was built around 1354; the Cathedral, an imposing Gothic building dating from the first half of the 12th century; the 19th century Maria Pia Bridge built by Gustav Eiffell and Théophile Seyrig, the last of whom was eventually responsible for building D. Luís Bridge; the 19th century Stock Exchange Palace, that bears witness to the entrepreneurship nature of the city; the Clérigos Church with its tall bell tower, a symbol to the city: Lello Bookstore, one of the oldest in the country and for sure one of most beautiful in the entire world; the House of music, a major concert hall space, with its highly acclaimed design. The list is endless and priceless.
Then you have, the new... Because Porto is not just monuments and narrow streets. The Foz do Porto is a beautiful place outside the historic center, it is where river Douro meets the Ocean, where you can enjoy a lovely walk at sunset, smell the ocean breeze and delight yourself at one of the many promenades. It is a place for the day and the night... Filled with restaurants and bars... It is a place for relaxing and for having fun... The fun goes on until the day is unravelling itself again in the morning...
Porto Cathedral
One of the oldest monuments of Porto is its Cathedral, located in the historic center, the Romanesque building stands tall over the city.
The construction started around 1110 and it was completed in the 13th century. Many alterations were done over the centuries to the original building, especially during the baroque period, although the facade remained much the same.
Perhaps it's the lack of decoration on the facade, perhaps its height or the two square towers, but the fact is that it's an imposing building. The rose window on the main facade is a beautiful work and the view of the rose window and the aisle of columns inside are truly breathtaking, as is the Gothic cloister, which can't be missed.
Stock Exchange Palace
Around 1840 the House of Commerce in Porto closed down, leaving the businessmen with a problem, since they had nowhere else to conduct their businesses. It was not unusual to find merchants and business men out on the street conducting their businesses.
So, in 1842 the construction for a new house for business started being built, a palatial building in Neoclassical style just beside the St. Francis Church. In fact the St. Francis Convent had been destroyed by a fire during the liberal wars, that spared the Church, so Queen Mary II, donated the ruins of St. Francis Convent to the merchants.
The construction took quite some time, although the structure was completed by 1850, the decoration took a bit more - more specifically until the 1910, year when finally everything inside and out was completed.
Apart from the building itself, there are several architectural details that are astounding and really worth our while, such as the Nation's Courtyard, with its large metallic octagonal dome with glass panels or the exquisite Arab Room decorated in exotic Moorish style.
Presently it entertains several cultural, social and political events and the Arab Room is usually the set to welcome personalities and heads of state visiting the city.
Lello Bookstore
In 1869 a former bookstore employee decided to venture and open his own business, the Ernesto Chardron Bookstore. He soon achieved notoriety since he become the first editor to publish books from renowned Portuguese authors like Camilo Castelo Branco and Frei Domingos Vieira. Unfortunately, Chardron passed away at 45 years old and his bookstore was sold and merged with others, but finally in 1894 it was sold to the Lello brothers, hence the name which it is recognized nowadays.
But the actual location of the Bookstore, at Rua das Carmelitas, only goes back to 1906, when the new building opened to the public. The Bookstore is unique because it preserves the old along with the new, it is an exquisite work of Neoclassical architecture from the early 20th century, taking us back in time, lending the reader, the buyer a bit more of magic, than what he actually gets from the books.
It has been praised all over as one of the most beautiful Bookstores in the world by the newspaper, The Guardian, by Lonely Planet and many others. It has also inspired writers, in the old days, names like Eça de Queiroz, Antero de Quental and other prominent Portuguese literature names gathered here, exchanging views and ideas. More recently it served as an inspiration to J. K. Rowling with her Harry Potter books, as she lived in Porto for several years and was familiar to the Bookstore. Moreover the Bookstore actual served as the scenery for some of the movies scenes, namely being the set for Flourish and Blotts, the store where witches all around bought their supplies.
Clérigos Church
Clerigos Church dates back to the first half of the 18th century and mostly is known for its bell tower, which came to be a symbol to the city of Porto. It's easily recognized in Porto's landscape standing amidst all the other buildings.
Clerigos ( Clergy ) was a Brotherhood that was suppose to help clergymen in difficulties, but the Brotherhood had no headquarters. A vacant land, where hanged criminals used to be buried was donated, and the construction of the Church started in 1732. Nonetheless, it didn't go well, intrigues delayed the construction and eventually in 1745 an inspection to the site determined that the foundations to the front facade were not properly built. The result was that everything was to be undone and the building would once more start from scratch. It is one of the earliest baroque churches in Portugal with an elliptical floor plan.Three years later the Church opened for the first time to the faithfull, although it was much later that it was actually finished. Later on, another land behind the Church was donated and an Hospital was added to the set.
Finally, the missing piece, the last to be built, but the better known of the set that is Clerigos, the bell tower - the tower of Clerigos- the symbol of the city.
Originally there were suppose to be two bell towers, in the end only one was built. At the time of the construction it was the highest building in Portugal with 75 m in height and six floors, which can be reached by a spiral staircase with 240 steps.
The set of these buildings is the work of Italian architect Nicolau Nasoni, who has other works throughout Porto. Interestingly enough this appears to be a work of love, since for many years Nasoni wasn't paid for his work. At his request, he was buried in an unmarked tomb at Clérigos.
Allies Avenue (Avenida dos Aliados)
This Avenue is the most important in the city, near S. Bento Railway Station it is the center of the city and the symbol of its entrepreneurship nature. In one end we find the beautiful City Hall building. The Avenue stretches from the City Hall towards S. Bento flanked on its side by exquisite buildings that bear witness to the prosperity of the city.
The Avenue is named as an homage to the allied countries that fought together during the 1st World War.
If each city had a living room, this Avenue would be Porto living room, it hosts all sort of events, including spontaneous ones. When the people want to celebrate, to demonstrate, to get together for some reason, this is the place they come to.
House of Music
The House of Music is an exquisite design by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. It was suppose to be built by 2001, but actually it was only finished in 2005. It is located near one of the main traffic and business center of the city and since its opening it quickly became a reference in the country's music scenario, providing amazing concerts all year long. It is a major concert hall, providing concerts for all types of music, from classic to rock.
But it is not just music that is acclaimed in House of Music, but the House itself. Although the extra hours of construction and the extra cost of the building, due to its engineering challenges, it is now one of the icons of architecture in Portugal. The House of Music design was accalimed worldwide, its unusual shape brings together art and reason, the flow of music.
St. Bento Railway Station
This is the railway station in the center of the city and it is particularly worth a visit due to the entrance hall that features tiled walls from floor to ceiling, that depict scenes of Portuguese history, such as the conquest of Ceuta or the Battle of Valdevez, alongside with beautiful landscapes and the history of railways.
The station was built on the site of 16th Monastery of the Benedictine order. The monastery was destroyed by a fire in the 18th century and although rebuilt, it soon fell into a grave state of disrepair.
Porto Railway Station was located too far off the center of the city and there was need to expand the railroads and sort this problem. By the end of 19th century it was decided to use the location of the damaged Benedictine Monastery to build the new Railway Station. Although the railway started being used in 1896, there was no actual building to provide the necessary burocratic services, apart from some temporary installations. That being said it was urgent to sort this problem and given the chance, it was thought better to cluster other services in the same building, such as the post office and others, which could benefit from proximity of trains.
After the first projects, finally in 1900 the king D. Carlos I laid the first stone and the works started, but the projects suffered quite sme changes and it wasn't until 1916 that the building was completely finished and opened to the public.
It is interesting to know that this Station is the Western terminus of the Douro line, a beautiful railway that is really a nice trip for those visiting, since most of it runs close to the Douro river, offering scenic views of the river and the valley. It is said to be one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world.
The riverside and the bridges
The riverside called Ribeira is a beautiful area of Porto, it evokes the past in a colourful way. It was where the city turned to the river. Once a place of hard work, it is now a place to have fun in one of the many cafes, bars and restaurants, many of which have live entertainment many days of the week.
It's a pleasure, also, to enjoy the river view sitting at one of the promenades or walking around the narrow streets looking at the peculiar houses of Ribeira.
Then we can look towards the river, to the boats passing by, to Gaia on the other side and, of course, to the bridges that master the landscape.
Porto has six bridges that connect the city to Gaia - to the south, on the other side of the Douro river, all six are amazing engineering works. Freixo bridge, S. João bridge, the Infante bridge and Arrábida bridge are the most recent ones. When the Arrábida bridge was built back in 1963 it was, for years, the biggest concrete arch in the world and many reporters from all around came to the inauguration to see the bridge falling down. Well the work of Engineer Edgar Cardoso is still standing, this amazing engineering piece.
But the actual treasures are the two other bridges, still unmentioned, that remind us of the industrial nature of the city, its metallic components, it's design, the screws that bind the pieces remind us of the work and development, the business that breaths from the city: Maria Pia bridge and D. Luís bridge, these two built more than hundred years ago, serve or served the people for more than hundred years. Their beautiful design has become a part of the city and the river.
Maria Pia bridge was the work of Gustav Eiffel's company, although truth be told that probably the credit should be given to Théphile Seyrig, Eiffel's partner that oversaw the construction and was responsible for the engineering of the bridge. One of the controversies surrounding the bridge has to do with its authorship, for years it was thought to be of Gustav Eiffel and, in fact, it was one of the works that brought him fame, after all it posed quite some engineering challenges, for instance the challenge of overcoming such a big distance between both shores. But in recent years it was uncovered that actually the engineering genious behing the construction was that of Seyrig. It was a bold bridge at the time, the construction finished in the year of 1877 and it was used for the railway service, serving as a railway connection to S. Bento railway station. It was used for 114 years, being replaced by D. João bridge in 1991.
Later on Théophile Seyrig left Gustav Eiffel's company to work on his own, most probably because of his previous work in Maria Pia bridge and the connections he made then, he was commissioned the construction of D. Luís bridge, which was finished in 1886. The design of the bridge is much similar to the one of Maria Pia bridge, all metallic elements reminding us of the industrialization period that was fast forwarding our civilization. Nonetheless its specifics are quite interesting, such as the fact it has two decks, one high, one low, which allows to connect the highest parts of the city to the other side, as well as the low parts to the other side of the river.
Not to miss...
And if you come to Porto, since the river Douro is as much a part of the city as the houses, the people, the streets, the bridges, since the river is life itself, why not try one of the cruises available and sail up the river to be amazed by the beauty of the Douro Valley?
From a few years to this part it was not just me that truly discovered Porto, but it seems the entire world. More and more, tourists seek this beautiful city and their delight is such that actually Porto has been praised again and again as a perfect tourist destination, to the point that in 2012 it was elected European Best Destination by European Consumers Choice, ahead of cities such as Vienna or Prague.
So, it's simply a place not to miss...
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Wonderful photos, and the architecture is absolutely elegant. Thanks for sharing on the Hubpages Community Page Timeline on FB!
Well done !
I was supposed to go there by the end of january.
I was not very determined to go, but the reading of your hub just pulled off the decision.
Thank you man.
What a terrific article about visiting Porto! Your descriptions will certainly entice people to wish to visit this beautiful city. The architecture is amazing and the river and surrounding countryside as seen in the video is also so pretty. Voted up, useful, beautiful and interesting. Sharing this with others.
I know what you mean about not visiting places near by. I never made it to Ireland and the stone henge, but grew up in the UK. Now I wish I had made the trip. The area looks and sounds interesting. Although I doubt I will be there any time soon, I will pass this on to my followers.
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As a fat woman, I'm sick and tired of people telling me what I can and can't do. I've had people tell me that I won't get hired because of my weight, that I can't wear pencil skirts above the knee, and I can't be happy at my current weight. Well, I currently have a kickass job, I own and rock a sexy little skirt by Calvin Klein, and am extremely content with my new life. "Fat" women are disproving these stupid and insulting myths every day, refusing to fit in these out-dated and moronic boxes everyone tries to put us in, and dating is no exception. Here are 10 such myths that are total BS.
Fat women shouldn't have standards.
Just like any woman in this world, I should be treated like the fierce queen that I am. If a guy isn't giving me the respect I deserve, I have every right to say, "Boy, bye." If I'm not into musicians or short dudes, I'm not going to date them. It's my life, so if someone doesn't like it, they can GTFO.
You need to lose weight to date.
If I'm comfortable in my own skin, then that confidence is what will attract someone to me, not the number on the scale.What, then, is the perfect weight to starting dating? Beauty is really in the eye of the beholder, so one man's "too fat" is another man's "just right." Some men either like or don't mind extra pounds; after all, there is more to love. If I want to lose weight, I'll lose it for myself and not for a guy or anyone else.
Fat women shouldn't post flattering photos because it's "false advertisement."
Um, should I post ugly photos of myself? Obviously, if anyone thinks a photo is unflattering, he or she won't post it. It's not about trying to trick anyone; I outright classify myself as a BBW (Big Beautiful Woman) on any dating site. If I feel like I look sexy in a photo, you can bet your ass I'm going to post it.
The only guys that are interested are chubby chasers or fetishists.
You do have to know who out there actually likes you or just has a fetish for fat women. When a guy is just interested in your weight, you just become a sexual thing; he doesn't care which fat girl he's with. While men with fetishes do exist, that doesn't mean that is the only type of man out there who will be attracted to me. A guy that comes onto me by saying, "Oh, I find fat women attractive" (which is dumb and annoying) or is constantly referring to my body is a fetishist; the one who wants to get to know the person underneath the curves is the keeper.
You have to be grateful to the guy who dates you.
I had a friend who was in a relationship with a thinner guy who would throw this, and similar lines, at her. It's like he was doing her a favor by dating her. He also told her that no other guy would ever love her. This is abuse, and if a guy acts this way, I wouldn't just dump him; I'd dump him publicly and make him feel as crappy as he made me feel. Being grateful TO someone is very different than being grateful FOR someone.
Fat women are easy or desperate.
I mean, we like sex just as much as the next people, but applying this stereotype to every fantastically curvy female out there is like saying every blonde is stupid or redheads are all really angry or kinky in bed. Every woman is different, but I enjoy sex because it feels nice, not because I have so little chance of getting any.
You have to date any guy who likes you.
I'm allowed to say no to someone I don't like. Just because he shows interest in me doesn't mean I have to automatically reciprocate his or her feelings. I won't let anyone make me feel bad about rejecting someone I don't like, regardless of my size. Oh, and the guys who lash out when they find out I'm not interested by telling me I'm too fat anyway? They just reaffirm my decision as the right one.
You'll never get married.
If I can find someone to date, why wouldn't I find someone who would marry me? Marriage and dating are hard for lots of people, so I'm hardly going to get discouraged if it doesn't happen like the movies and I certainly won't attribute it to my size.
No one wants to have sex with you.
I'm sexy and there will be someone who finds me sexy. And, along with those lines, I'm allowed to practice sex however you like. If I like it a little kinky, I won't be afraid to bring it up to my S.O. If I want to try a few Kama Sutra-inspired positions and my S.O. is in agreement, then we'll get our freak on. I won't let my insecurities get in the way of having fun.
You have to hide.
Whether he makes you think that I need to be hidden away or I feel like I need to hide, I refuse to be afraid to take up space. I'm here and I'm beautiful. If my partner makes me feel bad about myself or is embarrassed by me, he won't be my partner for much longer.
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Giants must fill another key job with David Bell's departure to Reds
The minute the Giants hired David Bell to modernize their farm system last winter, fans who remembered his great play for the team in the 2002 National League pennant season cheered because they assumed he could be the heir apparent to manager Bruce Bochy, or even general manager Bobby Evans.
Bell become a major-league manager Monday, although the jersey he slipped over his dress shirt for the standard photo-op was red, not black and orange.
The Cincinnati Reds introduced Bell at Great American Ball Park after signing him to a three-year contract to manage his hometown team, for which grandfather Gus, father Buddy and brother Mike all played. Buddy Bell still works for the Reds in their front office.
Now, the Giants need to hire a farm director for the second time in two years, a choice that likely will be left for the new head of baseball operations, who, in turn, would elect whether to adopt the changes that Bell created or chart his or her own course.
The Giants knew that 2018 could be a one-and-done for Bell. Evans, who hired Bell, agreed to contract language that would allow the 46-year-old former infielder to interview for big-league managing jobs without the Giants' permission.
When the Reds fired manager Bryan Price in April, replaced by Jim Riggleman in the interim, Bell surfaced as a long-term candidate. When he was linked to other potential managerial openings, Bell met with executive vice president Brian Sabean and Evans to discuss the possibility.
"He confirmed it was a lifelong goal," Sabean said.
With Bochy under contract through 2019, and the Giants committing to their longtime manager, they had to let Bell go to chase his dream. Bell was not a candidate for the baseball-operations job mainly because he lacked front-office experience.
The Giants hired Bell a year ago as part of a significant expansion of their farm system, which was not producing major-league talent the way it did during the title years.
Bell told The Chronicle in spring training that he wanted to create a holistic approach to player development that employed advanced metrics, modern training methods and the latest in medical technology to help create big-league ballplayers.
The wins and losses were not pretty in the first year. The Giants' four full-season minor-league teams were 69 games below .500 combined. Triple-A Sacramento, Double-A Richmond, Va., and high Class A San Jose all finished last in their divisions. Low-A Augusta, Ga., fared better, in third place.
That partly was because of the rash of major-league injuries that forced minor-leaguers to be promoted to San Francisco ahead of schedule, which, in turn, required other prospects to advance to levels for which they were not prepared.
Multiple trades for experienced big-leaguers also sapped the farm system, but so did some disappointing drafts and a paucity of significant international signings. The new baseball-operations executive could address that by replacing scouting director John Barr, who has had his fair share of successes, too, since he chose Buster Posey with his first draft pick after his 2007 hiring.
Sabean said Bell ran the farm system long enough to set its new course and believes his departure will not change that, because Bell's assistants remain, and Bell bequeathed the organization a plan for offseason prospect development.
"It's not a concern," Sabean said. "The program is up and running. Everything's been mapped out from the end of the season through next spring training. It's kind of on autopilot."
Henry Schulman is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: email@example.com Twitter: @hankschulman


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Free family fun on the fourth Sunday of the month!
Join us in October for projects inspired by the Eternal Return exhibition with a variety of hands-on art activities in the Gallery Program Room, live musical performances in the Gallery by the Richmond Delta Youth Orchestra, and a story-time inspired by art. All activities are free and designed to introduce all ages to the wonderful world of contemporary art.
Free drop-in anytime between 1-4 pm, all ages welcome to attend.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
All art materials provided.
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Date: 13 Nov 2018
8 November 2018, Beijing — EY today released Geopolitical update: Brexit and US-China relations, which explores how Brexit and the increasing complexity of US-China relations is affecting Chinese enterprises' overseas investments. Investors from China should pay close attention to the latest policy developments and develop a geostrategy to manage the risks and identify the opportunities amid this growing uncertainty.
Jon Shames, EY Global Geostrategic Business Group Leader, said: "While the world has moved into a new and unsettling geopolitical phase, Chinese businesses and investors cannot focus purely on risk mitigation. Change produces opportunities, and moving forward on value creation — with strategies and processes that factor in risks and create contingencies — is vital."
Investors weigh challenges, opportunities posted by Brexit
Despite Brexit uncertainty and a decline in the UK's relative attractiveness as an FDI destination in Europe, Chinese investors have continued to invest in Europe. This suggests that Chinese investors are seeking long-term opportunities with the expectation that they can manage or capitalize on near-term risks. However, it is harder to predict the long-term effects of Brexit. The EY report suggests that investors and businesses plan for a range of scenarios:
Businesses and investors should expect Brexit to take 7 to 10 years to unfold, which makes a wait-and-see approach not feasible for most investors. The UK will have to negotiate new bilateral agreements with numerous other countries, which could take years. But trade and investment with emerging markets, including China, could become relatively more attractive.
Rising inflation, currency depreciation, higher business costs, a lack of real wage growth, and weak consumer and business sentiment could emerge as serious impact to Britain's economic vitality. Nonetheless, warnings about the slump of London as a global and regional business hub appear to be exaggerated, given the region's enduring talent, infrastructure, language and business culture advantages. London has distinguished itself as a global hub for education, creativity, and innovation and this is unlikely to change in any scenario.
Greater scrutiny in the US over foreign investment amid trade dispute
Loletta Chow, EY Global China Overseas Investment Network (COIN) Leader, said: "The US is among the hottest destinations for Chinese outbound investment. For the current Sino-US trade dispute, many experts believe that the longer it lasts, the greater its impact on both China and the US. Moreover, the US has recently announced new foreign investment restrictions designed to protect itself against national security threats, adding further uncertainty and concerns for Chinese investors."
Policy initiatives by President Donald Trump's administration in 2017 and 2018 to spur growth, cut business taxes and reduce regulation have made the US even more attractive to global investors, with Chinese FDI into the US in 2017 totaling almost US$30b — up from nearly zero in 2009. Meanwhile, uncertainty in US-China relations has increased significantly in recent years. In addition to the ongoing trade dispute, investment from China is now subject to greater scrutiny. Therefore, as Chinese investors develop their strategies for 2019, they should pay close attention to several near-term issues that will shape the FDI landscape:
Geopolitics is a key issue for Chinese outbound investors and overseas operations. To effectively identify and manage geopolitical risks, business leaders and investors should develop a robust geostrategy. An effective geostrategy must assess precisely how geopolitics might compromise corporate performance and investment outcomes and should include measures to mitigate risk and seize opportunity. Investors should carry out systematic, in-depth reviews and evaluations of the local political, legal and social environment in the initial stage of overseas investment projects and monitor the environment throughout their investment horizon.


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For an astronomer or physicist considering a transition into software engineering,
there are number of important technical preparations to consider.
First, computer science is not like physics or astronomy, where you can take some core principles like conservation of energy or Newton's 2nd and apply them to the entire world. Rather, CS is more like a toolbox. Each broad category of problem has a different set of applicable data structures and algorithms and they aren't necessarily useful outside of that domain. Hence, a large part of software engineering involves casting a given problem into one of these known domains and knowing the tools used to solve those sorts of problems.
This difference means that you have a greater likelihood of being blindsided by a question outside of your knowledge domains given the limited scope of most astronomy problems, but the good news is that the number of domains and tools is small enough that you can learn them in a relatively short amount of time if you're properly motivated (4-6 weeks). A useful starting point is this algorithms book. You'll also want to look at the data structures book by Sedgwick to familiarize yourself with the sort of data structures that don't usually come up in astronomy (heaps, priority queues, graphs, sets, etc.).
Beyond gaining knowledge of CS, the other important skill that you need to develop is an appreciation for writing good, clean code. This isn't something that most astronomers do, so it's entirely likely that you've never seen what good code looks like. There is no definitive source for what "good code" is, but a good starting point is to look at the Google coding style guides here:
One of the most important things to bear in mind when embarking on a software engineering job is that, unlike in academia, other people are going to need to be able to read and understand your code without talking to you personally. If the code isn't well written and commented, then it's a big drain on resources to basically force someone else to re-write your code in order to understand it. Coding style is going to show up most directly in the programming interview (discussed next) and bad coding style will be an obvious problem.
Finally, it is useful to also prepare for the interview itself. Pretty much any silicon valley software engineering interview is going to involve writing code on a board, so it's worth getting an idea of what sort of questions get asked in those situations. This book is a pretty good guide to the sorts of questions that get asked.
In general, interviewers are looking to check off a couple specific boxes:


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Paris, Bibliothèque nationale de France, fr. 602, Pelerinage de l'ame en prose, f. 1
Book 2 of a trilogy written in verse by a Cistercian monk, Guillaume de Digulleville, during the 14th century. For more on him, his other works, a list of manuscripts, and a bibliography, check out ARLIMA's page on Digulleville.
This particular version was translated into prose by Jean Galopes during his tenure in the service of the Duke of Bedford, from 1422 to 1431. In addition to ARLIMA's page on him here, the IRHT has a helpful page regarding the early copies of his version of the text here. Another excellent read on the prose translation is Frédéric F. Duval, "La Mise en prose du Pèlerinage de l'ame de Guillaume de Digulleville par Jean Galopes," Romania 128, no. 3 (2010): 394-427.
As a side note, the images that you'll find throughout my transcription of the text are taken from BnF fr. 602, since the version I'm working with is not illuminated.


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Hay - How to Choose Quality
Every year you will have to make or buy hay -- the basic preserved forage for your horse.
A horse is a herbivore and lives primarily on plants. The lower gut, cecum and colon, represents the horse's main digestive capacity.
Horses which have got forage as a main part of the ration will suffer less from digestive problems, colics and vices, like cribbing or wood chewing.
For a proper functionality of their digestive system, horses require at least 1% of their body weight per day in long-stem dry matter.
People who harvest forage year by year know very well, how labour intensive and weather dependent this business is.
And not to forget, it is quite an investment: tractor, different special machines and enough room for storage.
If you prefer to buy forage, you need to find good quality forage locally to a reasonable price.
Photo by Paul Nasca
How should good quality hay look – or smell – like?Forage Quality
Horse health and performance depends on nutritive value and consumption of forage. Forage quality is determined by a range of factors:
Green hay contains more vitamin A precursor, beta-carotin. If it is yellowish – light brown, it was exposed to sunlight and rain after harvest. But color is not a reliable quality factor, as alfalfa can be brown and weeds bright green.
Species and Variety
Grass forage includes brome grass, orchard grass, timothy and redtop.
Leaves contain highly digestible sugars, starches and more protein than stems. Forage containing more leaves are better in quality.
The amount of seed heads of grasses and the amount of flowers of legumes at the time of harvest determines the degree of plant maturity.
After harvest, grass is still "breathing".
Presence of Weeds, Pests or Foreign Bodies
Forage quality can be significantly reduced when toxic weeds are present in a certain quantity.
Insects can cause health problems: Blister beetles contain a toxin called cantharidin.
Examine forage carefully, especially if you know it is from a dry area.
Forage StorageForage can be provided and stored in different forms:
Round bales
Round bales can save labour and can be used where a lot of horses are kept together, e.g. an equestrian center.
Square bales
Small, conventional bales are most commonly used.
Chopped hay
Forage chopped to a length of 2.5 cm is used in a total mixed ration by adding the grain mixture directly to the chopped forage.
Hay cubes
These are 5 x 5 cm cubes made from roughly chopped hay. They can be produced out of different hay types.
Pellets are made from smaller particles, than cubes.
Haylage and silage is made out of forage with a high water content (50-70%).
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With spring cleaning here, your vacuum is likely working overtime. While vacuums do not generally need a whole lot of TLC, some basic cleaning and maintenance will go a long way in prolonging the life of your vacuum and will ensure that it is running as efficiently and as effectively as possible. If your vacuum seems to be losing suction or not performing up to par, causing any kind of odor, overheating, or is starting to make some strange sounds, it is likely overdue for a cleaning. Take a few minutes to run down the following tasks and you might be amazed at what you find! 😉
Obviously all vacuums are going to be a little different in terms of cleaning, but I wanted to share the basic steps of how to clean your vacuum here. For specific maintenance and cleaning needs for your own model, check over your owner's manual {or find it online}. And, of course, make sure that your vacuum is UNPLUGGED before performing these cleaning tasks.
Washable filters should be cleaned about once per month. Our vacuum has a foam filter that just pops out and can be cleaned in warm water with a little dish soap. It may not have a perfectly white appearance again once it is washed, but as long as it is not torn or disintegrated, it is fine to use again. We've had our vacuum for a few years now and it is still not showing any signs of wear. These can get very dirty, so be sure to be right by your garbage/sink when you take it out. This is what you would call caked on dirt – yuck!!
I generally pull the loose surface dirt off into the garbage before washing it and then let it soak in the soapy water while I continue on with the cleaning. The plastic part that it sits on can also be washed. Underneath the filter, there is also a felt filter in our model. This is technically not supposed to be washed in water, but I always do and it has been fine. Just make sure that you allow it to completely dry before placing it back in the vaccum {this goes for the foam filter as well}. If you don't want to wet it, shake it out outside or use a small, hand held vaccuum to clean up any loose dirt. You can allow these parts to dry outside in the sun for some natural disinfecting but, again, make sure they are COMPLETELY dry before placing them back into the vacuum to avoid any mold or mildew.
Our vacuum also has a HEPA filter. This one can't be submerged in water but still needs a good cleaning! Many of the regular filters will also be made of paper of fabric similar to this so you can follow the cleaning instructions below for those as well.
To remove all of the dust and dirt from between the filters, I like to run the tip of a regular kitchen knife {one with the rounded top} quickly back and forth over the filter folds. This will produce a huge amount of dust so make sure you do this OUTSIDE! You can also try just tapping the filter against an object to dislodge all of the dust or use a blower on a low setting to power it out.
String, lint, hair and thread can often get caught in this roll and slow down its motion. This puts more stress on the belt and engine and can make them wear out more quickly. Use scissors or a seam ripper to take away any threads or hairs that are caught up. I also take a damp microfiber cloth and wipe down the inside to get rid of any built up dirt and grime. Just spin the head slowly so you can get into all of those little places. While you are down there, check the wheels too for any hair or other debris that may have wrapped around the wheels restricting their movements. This could lead to scratches on hard surfaces such as wood flooring or tile. {NOTE: For our model of vacuum, the brush roller is just cleaned in place without having to take it apart. For other models, the brush roller will actually pop off of the vacuuum}.
The canister should be emptied when it is about 1/2 full for optimal performance and rinsed out at least once per month. Our canister does not have any sealed sections or electrical components so it can be completely submerged in soapy water to clean. If you have any sections on your canister that are sealed {or have electrical parts} wipe down with a damp cloth only so water does not get trapped in the sealed sections. You can use a long handled scrub brush or toothbrush to get into those hard to reach areas. Open both ends of the canister to get a more thorough clean and make sure you dry it down completely before hooking it back up to the vacuum.
Detach the vacuum hose from the base and remove any clogged debris. You can use a wire hanger to dislodge any plugs if needed, just be gentle to avoid puncturing the vacuum hose. Check down the base as well to make sure there are no plugs.
Maintenance Tips
1. Do not overfill the vacuum bag or canister. The vacuum cleaner bag or canister should be emptied when it is approximately 1/3 to 1/2 full. This allows your vacuum to run more efficiently and will provide a better clean. Check your bag frequently especially if you notice that your vacuum is not cleaning as well as typical. If you do have vacuum bags can be re-used at least a few times – just empty and re-attach! For models with canisters, clean with warm water and some dish soap regularly.
2. Replace or clean filters regularly. These days, there are a variety of filter types available depending on your vacuum model; however, the basic purpose is the same – to collect the dust that passes through the suction nozzle from the flooring and prevent it from being spread around the room. If these dust particles are not filtered out, they can impact air flow and make their way into your vacuum motor causing overheating. Filters should be cleaned monthly {if washable} or replaced approximately every three months depending on use {HEPA filters are generally good for 6-12 months}.
3. Check the brush attachments. Inspect all attachments for wear and tear and remove any debris which may be blocking air flow through the attachment. Check for hair or thread which may be caught in the bristles. If the bristles are extra dirty, these pieces can generally be cleaned with warm water and dish soap as well. Wipe down or rinse off any food residue or other sticky substances which can cause odors and affect the attachment performance. Use a cotton pad with rubbing alcohol if you need to disinfect.
4. Check the belt. Periodically check the belt on the bottom of the vacuum to ensure that it is on correctly and not showing any significant signs of wear. It should be replaced if it is loose, has worn spots, or any tears.
5. Be careful of the power cord. The power cord is one of the weakest areas of your vacuum and can be easily damaged over time. Keep the cord untangled at all times and make sure that you are not getting it caught up on furniture or other obstacles. Remember to pull directly on the plug (rather than the cord) when disconnecting your vacuum from the outlet. Avoid running over the cord with the roller brush. Inspect your cord periodically for any signs of breakage and repair or replace if needed. DO NOT continue to use your vacuum if you can see wire through the outer rubber covering.
6. Inspect the vacuum hose regularly. Check for any cracks and air leaks. Although you may be temporarily repair the damage with duct tape, your hose should ideally be replaced for optimum efficiency. Check the interior of your hose and remove any obstacles which may be impeding air flow and reducing suction.
If you like a nice, fresh scent while you are vacuuming, you can try adding some drops of essential oils to your foam filter {I haven't tried this with the fabric or paper filters}. You can read more about the best essential oils for cleaning here.
Well there you go! Your vacuum will thank-you and you will be much happier with the performance of your vacuum. Just one more reminder to let everything dry completely before putting it all back together – you don't want to be creating more problems than you started with!
Happy Cleaning!
For more cleaning tips, check out these posts…
How to Clean your Washing Machine
How to Clean Burned Food off Pots and Pans
The Best Way to Clean Stainless Steel