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The points of the items shown in IGO shop can be collected through trading activities in MT4.
One trading lot size is equal to one point (1 lot = 1 point).
November (1st of November 2016) onwards.
Pre-order is available now. Delivery service will be start on 1st of march 2017.
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Cast Of The 100 Dating Ideas, When Is The 100 Season 5 Released?
John Murphy[ edit ] Richard Harmon portrays the role of Murphy.
He does sound like he'd be a great match for Raven, right? Genevieve Buechner as Fox seasons 1—2: Bellamy Blake[ edit ] Bob Morley portrays the role of Bellamy.
Portrayed by Isaiah WashingtonThelonious Jaha, commonly referred to as "Jaha" seasons 1—5 is Wells' father and the former Chancellor of apprentice candidates dating games Ark.
She is among the 47 held in Mount Weather.
He, along with Jaha, were friends with Jake Griffin and his family, but his friendship with them did not last after Jake's execution and Clarke's subsequent arrest.
He eventually comes to the realization the bunker was a decoy and the real one is in Polis, the Grounder capital, so he decides to recruit Gaia on what she knows about the symbol on the token and eventually learns it is a key to open the bunker.
It is intensified when she discovers Clarke knew about the bombing of Tondc, did nothing about it, and allowed all those Grounders to die after the events of Mount Weather even telling Indra that she will not leave behind Bellamy and her friends.
He murders eighteen unarmed Grounders who he believed had taken Clarke hostage, and was willingly going to leave several fellow Arkers for dead in favor of continuing his search for her.
As a result of her suicide, he is banished from the camp. The pair develop a romantic relationship, and Lincoln helps the multiple times, causing him to be viewed as a traitor to his people.
Kendall Cross as Major Byrne season 2: Ontari takes a liking to him and wants him to sleep with her; if he refuses, she will kill him.
It's been a few years since the Hundred landed on the Ground, but now there's a new ship of prisoners docking down.
Ahead of Season 5, Tasya Teles was promoted to series regular. He later reunites with Emori who is under A. She and her team steal and launch the Exodus ship to Earth, Diana painting herself as a voice of the "lower classes" who would otherwise not be given the chance to return to Earth as the Ark's resources are depleted. | {
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All right, this is just bizarre. In order for the Vulture to make Spider-Man look like a wimp, wouldn't Spider-Man have to be there? The same goes for Jameson's claim, as Spider-Man wasn't even there to try to stop the Vulture, and therefore, had no chance to do so. So, instead of making Spider-Man look like a wimp, the Vulture merely made Spider-Man look apathetic to the plight of the rich. This goes for Jameson's claim as well, as the Webhead (why is he using a pet name for someone he hates?) merely didn't show up to stop the Vulture. Now, whether making Spider-Man look apathetic is worse than making him look wear is an entirely different debate.
Did anyone else notice that Peter wasn't sick at all for...oh, I don't know, the past week? He seemed fine until Mary Jane's bipolar disorder kicked in.
Sure, she may be sobbing and moping now, but just wait - one of these days, Peter's going to wake up in bed to see her ready to smack him in the head with a lead pipe.
Oh, wait...his Spider Sense can't detect lead pipes. Nice knowing you, Peter.
One stinkin' holdup, and Vulture is declaring victory? This is the WORST....CRIME WAVE.... EVER! C'mon, Drago -- what's next in your dastardly plot? Tripping a blind guy? Taking a girl scout's cookies? Jaywalking?????
JJJ's called Spider-Man "webhead" for decades; it's become a pet name when used by others, but a searing in-your-face burn when Jonah uses it.
I don't think Spidey's absence limits him to apathy...what about "busy"? "Yeah, I was in a death-trap in Dr. Doom's castle. Sorry I couldn't make it to the big party" or "One word: Galactus"
What happens when a superhero's normal person persona dies in an accident or something? Do the people who know tell everyone who they were? | {
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CRC Tumor Cells Exposed to Gut Bacteria Express Chemokines
Antibiotic treatment of orthotopic tumor-bearing mice reduced chemokine expression levels
WEDNESDAY, Sept. 6, 2017 (HealthDay News) -- Gut microbes may promote cytotoxic T-cell infiltration in tumors, according to a study being presented at the International Cancer Immunotherapy Conference, held from Sept. 6 to 9 in Mainz, Germany.
Eleonora Cremonesi, Ph.D., from the University of Basel in Switzerland, and colleagues examined the expression of chemokines, chemokine receptors, and immune cells in freshly excised CRC specimens and adjacent healthy colonic tissues. The authors assessed bacterial load, chemokine expression, and T-cell recruitment into intraperitoneal and intracecal CRC xenografts.
The researchers found that there was a correlation between CRC infiltration by immune cells and defined chemokine gene signatures, including CCL5, CXCL9, and CXCL10 for cytotoxic T-lymphocytes and T-helper 1 cells and CCL17, CCL22, and CXCL12 for T-helper 1 and regulatory T-cells. Upon exposure to gut bacteria in vitro and in vivo, most of these chemokine genes were expressed by tumor cells. The levels of chemokine expression were significantly higher in orthotopic intracecal xenografts than in intraperitoneal tumors; antibiotic treatment of tumor-bearing mice drastically reduced expression levels. There was a significant correlation between the extent of T-cell infiltration into tumor xenografts and bacterial loads.
"These findings pave the way for additional studies aimed at the identification of bacterial strains of particular relevance in the induction of the production of these chemokines," Cremonesi said in a statement. "Our findings may open the way toward the development of new treatments aimed at modifying the gut flora to promote the infiltration of colorectal cancers by lymphocytes displaying anti-tumor effects."
The conference was partially funded by pharmaceutical companies.
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Ultra responds to lawsuit
Ultra responds to new Rapture lawsuit: 'There is no merit'
The two festivals are due to take place on the same site on the same weekend...
Resistance given its own island for 2019's Ultra festival
Carl Cox's Resistance to take over its own island for Ultra Music Festival in Miami
Locked in for the island include Charlotte de Witte, Adam Beyer, and Sasha & Digweed...
Rapture filing cease & desist order against Ultra
Ultra Music Festival facing legal battle over new venue
Miami's Rapture Festival files a cease & desist order to Ultra...
Admin van Buuren's ASOT, Martin Garrix STMPD, Foreign Family Collective and Richie Hawtin's PLAYdifferently
Ultra Miami 2019 will not feature the Arcadia Spider stage
The fire-breathing icon will be sorely missed...
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Ultra Miami 2019 locks David Guetta, Carl Cox, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, more
It's an absolutely stacked first phase announcement...
Ultra Miami to expand RESISTANCE
Resistance reveals all-new immersive experience for Ultra Music Festival 2019
A new location for the festival means extended hours...
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Ultra Australia locks Martin Garrix, Adam Beyer, more in first phase line-up
The event returns to Melbourne and Sydney across February 23th-24th next year...
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Woodstock founder says there are "definite plans" for a 50th anniversary celebration at original site
"This is not a done deal yet. But it's very close..."
Ultra Music Festival relocation to Virginia Key
Ultra Music Festival announces relocation to Virginia Key
The festival has agreed terms with the City of Miami...
ULTRA MUSIC FESTIVAL RESPONDS TO "FALSE AND MISLEADING" VIDEO FROM VIRGINIA KEY OFFICIALS
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Man arrested in New Year's Eve rape, home invasion in Manhattan: police
Surveillance images of a man accused of raping a woman inside her Kips Bay, Manhattan apartment on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, according to police.
By: PIX11 Web Team
KIPS BAY, Manhattan — Police on Saturday arrested a man who they said raped and robbed a Manhattan woman after shoving his way into her home on New Year's Eve.
The man — who has been identified as 23-year-old Elijah Kelly of Kips Bay — knocked on the door of the Kips Bay residence, near the intersection of East 30th Street and Third Avenue, around 11:45 a.m. Thursday, according to the NYPD.
Kelly told the 27-year-old woman he was delivering a package but when she opened the door, he pushed his way inside and choked her until she fell unconscious, police said.
When the victim woke up, the suspect raped her, according to authorities. He then forced the woman to give him her credit cards, debit card and pin number before fleeing the location, officials said.
The woman called 911 and was taken by EMS to a hospital, where she was treated and released.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Rodney Harrison said officers who arrested the suspect Saturday morning recognized him from a wanted poster that was circulated by the department.
"A special shout out to 13th Precinct Public Safety Officers Knudsen & Rufrano for spotting and apprehending the suspect this morning based off of the wanted flyer. Keep up the great work and stay safe!" Harrison said Saturday in a tweet.
Kelly has been charged with rape, robbery, assault felony, strangulation, two counts of burglary, grand larceny, criminal sex act, sexual abuse, assault misdemeanor and tresspassing.
Great investigative work done by the following: Manhattan Special Victims, 13th Precinct Detective Squad, Crime Scene Unit, and Latent Print Section. They quickly identified the suspect of a rape and home invasion that occurred on New Year's Eve inside the victim's apartment. pic.twitter.com/J5hRXzqPe4
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Ceramic Or Porcelain Lamp Holder Types E40/E27/E26/E39/E10/E12/E14/E17 -, Lamp Holder Types,Lamp Holder Types E27,Outdoor Lamp Holder Product On - There are a few matters to recollect while wiring es or e27 light bulb holder and right here we will try and come up with a few help. Screw type lampholder usually are available three parts, the cap or bottom part, the centre part or connection for the wires and the skirt or pinnacle element. There might be numerous exclusive patterns but the principle will continually be the identical. Now upload the larger ring so as to hold the skirt onto the cap. Be cautiously now not to pass thread this ring. Tighten the hoop so all parts are firmly in region and then upload the very last ring, the shade ring. That is used to preserve the color in place.
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2 Broke Girls: Pills Instead of Cupcakes
"I died once... I just didn't want to scare you." When Caroline questions Max's advice regarding a drug side-effect after Max claimed to have never experienced any, this is what Max uses to respond. Yes, it got a laugh, but it was a cheap shot, I thought. And, without Sophie, Oleg, Earl, and Han to make the bad jokes, the girls were left with several stupid lines this episode. Yes, it did seem like something Max's character would say anyway, but I think it could have worked better. Of course, the episode as a whole supported Caroline's past more than it did the girls' future. It's nice to remember that Caroline's dad has been in jail for months now without a trial, but the focus of the girls on their cupcake business has fallen to such an afterthought in most of the episode lately that it's getting annoying. At least the theme of the plot (you'll do anything for money when you need it) fits with the title... these girls are certainly broke!
2 Broke Girls "And the Drug Money" (S01E20): In a short-and-sweet opener, Max confronts a customer who claims to have a service dog as a registered emotional companion, only to find out that the girl wrote her own doctor's note because she can't get a date. [between this and Han's mother not forgiving him for leaving home, this episode certainly didn't get off on the right foot for funny!]
Mr. Hutchinson, one of Caroline's father's lawyers, comes to the diner looking for her. The depositions for her father's trial are underway, and Caroline needs to go. She can't afford his $1100/hour fee, so Max suggests they enter a drug trial for $500 each, and they'll take the remaining hundred fro the cupcake fund. [if you have to go to the deposition regardless, what good is having an expensive lawyer? Can she not get an appointed lawyer? or is that only for criminal stuff?] Max was going to take part in the trial anyway, but Caroline had originally claimed that one's body is a temple and she'd never do such a thing. [it's amazing how fast you change your mind when you need money, isn't it?]
Photo: Darren Michaels/Warner Bros.
At the drug trial (where you don't know if you're in the half who gets the drug or the half receiving the placebo), they learn that there are a TON of possible side effects, including simple things like headache and vomiting to the scarier inability to walk, anal leakage, and seizures. [...and this is why I don't have the guts to do drug trials.] The girls and their roommate (it's three to a room) hang around, play board games, and eat cookies before Max begins prepping Caroline for the deposition. Caroline is fearful that she'll say something wrong and make things worse for her father, or that her "plain" answers to the questions won't convey what a good man he is. [these seem like genuine concerns to me, anyway.] Their roommate experiences RU - relentless urination - from the drug, but Max and Caroline survive the night without incident.
The next morning, they give $1100 cash to the lawyer, and Max sits in on the deposition. [all the Google and Law & Order jokes really got old to me... agree?] Caroline's tongue swells (another possible side effect from the drug) during the deposition so Max tries to talk for her. While this initially came off as sweet, it doesn't matter and they end up breaking for an hour so Caroline can finish, courtesy of the lawyer offering to work pro bono.] To thank Max for letting her use all of that money, Caroline gets her the entire Law & Order DVD set (for $30 from a guy on the subway).
Cupcakery Savings Total: $675.00 [yep, went down again!]
by Amy K. Bredemeyer at 12:30 PM Topics: 2 Broke Girls, Amy K. Bredemeyer, television reviews | {
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As an entrepreneur, your goals are probably set high and you know that there's no looking back. You are concentrating on making your vision become reality. Your vision that others would brush away as merely a 'dream'. As Apple would say, the 'round pegs in the square holes' and 'the square pegs in the round holes', you are something different.
You are looking to build the next million dollar business. You care about not a few demographic but the whole of them. And you might be still dreaming and calculating for making your business cross the threshold of a Million dollar.
Now that you have set your aim high enough to scare the living hell of those around you, the good thing is that it can be definitely done.
You see the success stories of millions of entrepreneurs worldwide crossing the million dollar mark, some even manage to go over the billion dollar mark and now you are motivated too to become one. So, how do you get where you want? These tips following below comes from the masters themselves and it really takes a lot of networking to come up with what follows below. Read away your heart out and be the next one.
If you might have ever come across Buddhism or Zen philosophy, the most powerful element of a human is his ability to think. The brain works in mysterious ways you would never imagine. According to researchers, a human brain is more complex than the most complex machine. 'What you think, you become'.
First things first, set your aims high and never fear to think and dream big. Never bug down your brain with fears of failure and nonacceptance. Think and plan strategically but leave no place for fears and doubts. Make optimism your religion and eliminate any kind of negativity that persists within yourself. You really become what you think, not dream. Think optimistically, plan strategically and do whatever you can, with whatever you have, wherever you are.
Set your targets high and think exponentially. Aim for that 200 percent growth instead of a 20 percent one. Do whatever it takes to achieve that 200 percent growth, you would be definitely be satisfied by the outcome, trust me.
What do you want to achieve? Not just the monetary ones. Things like I want to improve the lives of a million people, I want to get a million customers to use my product, even I want to make a million dollars off my business can also be considered if that's really what you are aiming for. Be fair to yourself, listen to your inner self and write down what your big goal is. I would recommend you not setting your goal like 'I want to be the next Facebook/Google/Apple.' Not that you can't but I will come back to that a bit later.
Always have a long term goal. Make a big cutout of your big goal and stick it to where you work. You would be more than inspired to do more the moment you take a look at it and say 'Hey, wait, what am I doing? That's what I was supposed to do!' Wake up everyday and repeat your affirmations like you would do to your prayers. Always be 100 percent aware of your long term goals and before doing anything, just stop and think 'Would doing this add anything to my long term goal?', If your answer is no to it then it would be better not doing it.
It is sad, but in reality there is no such thing as a 'Million-dollar idea'. Million dollar idea is one of the most biggest myth in the world of business. I call it a myth because an idea is merely an idea, nothing more. You can't categorize ideas like 'Hey, there goes a million dollar idea, No your idea is just worth pennies, I have a thousand dollar idea' and so on. Ideas are dime a dozen and it is not really the idea that matters the most. Although it matters, it is not the thing that should be given utmost priority to.
Execution is what matters the most. You can build a million dollar business by executing on a meager idea, but you can never, and die trying building a million dollar business with worst execution on a Billion dollar idea. All the success stories are what they are today because of their brilliant execution. If you are technical and know nothing about scaling business, you should really invest in a business developer. The successful scaling of Facebook can also be credited to Sheryl Sandberg, one of the early employees at Google and she really did wonders taking Facebook global and making it achieve its IPO.
There's only a Million dollar execution that leads to a million dollar business.
"Never, ever let someone tell you that you can't do something." That was a dialogue from Will Smith's The pursuit of Happyness. It says all. If you happen to share your idea with someone and they aren't very positive on hearing it, don't be disappointed. I would say do it anyway. You don't need someone's acceptance or approval to work on something. That's why you wanted to become an entrepreneur in the first place.
Hear the advice from everyone, and do what your heart says. After all making your heart happy is what business is all about. Isn't it? Trust your intuition and feel fearless to follow it. Taking risks is the identity of a true entrepreneur. If you are scared, excuse me, you better clear the way sir. Two of the ideas I would like to share with you which were ideas you wouldn't categorize it as one.
One was the Dog Goggles, it was about making goggles for dogs and guess what, it is a million dollar business they run. Who would ever think that making dog goggles would make a million dollars. Another one was the million dollar homepage by Alex Tew, a student from England. He made a million dollars from a single web-page. All it does is it sells a small piece or a pixel of the entire page and charges just $1 to get a space on the page, and has 1 Million pixels on its page, do your calculations mathematician.
Be willing to work on your idea even when someone doesn't like it. And be able to take the responsibility of the outcomes whatsoever.
Coming back to my previous made statement, 'I want to be the next Facebook/Google/Apple'. It would be better if you stay away from such ideas. Why? Take it from the master – Unconventionality. Unconventionality is the first step in building a brand. What makes you different and stand out from others? No one would come to you even if you worked hard and managed to build a new Facebook. Why would they come to you?
Being first doesn't matter, what matters is who is the best. Even when Facebook was launched, it wasn't the first social network to have ever existed, albeit it was the best one. There were more than a dozen successful social networks when Facebook was created. Facebook targeted a blank space that everyone was lacking before and filled it. Their strategical expansion was one of the best in the recent times. So try to be the best and how to be one? Keep your eyes and ears wide open. Lookout for now successful companies. What are they doing now and what is being left out. Concentrate on building that.
Zappos was an example of a business concept with potential. At that time, footwear in the U.S. was a $40-billion-a-year industry, and paper and mail-order catalogs were 5 percent of that, or $2 billion a year. Small percent of something bigger is big.
Do you know what is an unsuccessful business? Not the one who gains less new customers but the one who can't retain their old customers. The retaining capacity of your previous customers really defines the success of a business. Work hard on building a strong relationship with your customers and take utmost care of your old customers. You are today what you are because of them.
Companies nowadays concentrate a lot on getting new customers that they forget about their old customers. And according to research, satisfied old customers are more likely to spread your business through word of mouth as compared to new customers. Reward your oldest customers and make them know that they are really special for business.
Do whatever in your power to retain first then work on getting new customers. If your old customers are leaving now, same would be with your new customers after some time.
Finally, after everything's been said and done, we come to the final most important of all these. Persistence, the quality which today's generation lack seriously. With drastically reducing attention spans and ways to get rich quick, everyone is heading for a disaster. You don't build a million dollar business with just a few hours of work, it takes a lot of persistence.
Keeping on going during tough times is what defines a successful man. One of my favorite quotes on staying persistent is – "A river cuts through rocks not because of its power but because of its persistence." Overnight success is another biggest myth and nothing exists as such. Overnight success does exists but it is an outcome of years and months of unimaginable hardwork.
Do whatever you can to motivate yourself from time to time but never leave your path that leads to your final goal. Drag your self through the storms and walk towards your final goal.
Now you know everything to build a million dollar business. Work on your long term goal and work your way through it. Share your thoughts and comments below.
Hey Srikanth! Thanks for sending me the great blog about self awareness. by just thinking can itself motivate you to becoming successful entrepreneur! These ideas can ride to stride of a successful journey to the unimaginable joy.
All the Ideas are of zero value Untill its in action and, any of them could be million or billion dollars idea but its upto you how implementation you make and how much efforts you give to it.
I love this kind of articles, which motivates you to accomplish your final Goal, doesn't matter what your Goal is. It can be anything; such as: gaining good Health through Natural Ways, Helping to someone financially or helping to find a job and starting a Niche Site to work from Home and Make Decent Money with it.
I am doing two thing from above, which I said, Gaining Good Health with all Natural Ways; such as, Healthy Diet, Walk, Yoga, Vipassana Meditation and keeping busy myself always with something positive.
Second I started my Ease Bedding Site a year ago, really I work hard, didn't spend any money promoting it, except hosting and domain and my site is doing really good, because last month it made US $1080 and this month November 23, Until today, it made US $1040 and my aim is to Buy a Brand New Car for my husband with my site's Money and within one year and one month until today site made exact US $4041.42 and Goal of Buying a car is $30000.
I hope can accomplish my Goal very soon now, because site is bringing decent figure of Money from last 5-6 months and due to Christmas is coming closer more Sales are happening now.
I do Vipassana Meditation for last 15 years, yoga and read motivational books, such as 'You can Win' I believe in hard work, persistence and believe in God. Nothing bad can happen to you, yes obstacles come in your way, face them smilingly, that's what Buddha's teachings teach you. | {
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Newly Leaked Images of 'iPhone 8' Internals Show Wireless Charging Coil
by Usman Qureshi – Mon, August 7, 2017
According to a new report by MacRumors, a Foxconn employee has allegedly taken new images of the iPhone 8's internals and posted them on Weibo, giving a glimpse at the upcoming anniversary edition iPhone's components, including a wireless charging coil. Since there is no layered view of the device's internals, it appears they were not taken via x-ray and were captured through some other form of black and white image processing.
The images depict an iPhone in the "engineering validation test" (EVT) stage of manufacturing with a codename of "Ferrari," the internal name for the iPhone 8 that was previously leaked in supply chain documents late last year. Within the iPhone 8, there's a large, central black spot that represents the device's wireless charging coil, which is what will fuel the smartphone's long-rumored wireless charging features.
In addition to the wireless charging component, you can also see the dual camera module for the rear camera, enlarged shots of which appears to be the front-facing camera or sensors, a large space for the L-shaped battery, and a stacked logic board design. These changes are expected to result in an iPhone with a longer battery life.
It must however be noted that the EVT stage that the iPhone 8 images represent is a very early stage of manufacturing for Apple to be in at this point, with design validation tests and production validation tests to go ahead of a consumer release.
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Tile showing a warning sign-"Add-on uninstalled:Tile data will no longer be updated"
We have created a custom tile and on dragging it on a page and setting its configuration, it is working fine.
But on un-installing and re-installing the tile and navigating to the same page where it was previously dragged, it shows a warning sign with the message "Add-on uninstalled:Tile data will no longer be updated" as shown in the screenshot.
Even when the tile has been re-installed , it should not show this warning message.
Please find attached the definiton.json.
Even though adding a tile on the page again removes the warning sign.But we are looking for a solution where the user does not have to re-add the tile to a page to remove the warning.
Kindly suggest on how to remove this warning sign.
Re: Tile showing a warning sign-"Add-on uninstalled:Tile data will no longer be updated"
When you are uninstalling/reinstalling a Tile...you need to exit the Tile Management experience and then re-enter to get an updated list of Tiles and their internal ID's. Based on what you've shared, this sounds like the most likely problem.
When we are unistalling/reinstalling a tile, we cannot find the option to exit and re-enter the tile management experience so as to get the updated list of tiles and their internal IDs.
Could you please let us know where to find the option to exit the tile management experience.
Basically, this is just hitting "cancel" on the Tile Page edit experience, it reloads the entire page in the normal view mode, and then you click Manage/Edit again and try re-installing the Tile. When the Edit UI loads, it will automatically grab the updated list of Tiles installed and their new UUIDs (if changed).
Thank you Ryan Rutan for sharing this solution.
Just to confirm , is there any alternate solution besides re-installation of the tile that can remove this warning sign.
The error you are encountering is stale data on a screen caused by you swapping out the addon in another tab. The best method I use is to lock in basic aspects of my addon (names and basic layouts of all tile views, app contributions, etc...) before I do my first install. Usually I can modify the view specifics (HTML, CSS, JS) without having to reinstall the addon.
If you are doing a jive hosted Tile/app, it is usually better to use a tool like ngrok (or other localist proxy) to build the solution as a middleware hosted solution, and when ready to publish, convert it to Jive hosted.
Hi, Ryan Rutan. Currently, i face the same problem. My add-on is a jive hosted app, when i uninstall and reinstall it, the warning message appears. How can i remove the warning?
You will need to remove the Tile and re-add it. When you remove your addon, the Tile instance ID is associated with a Tile key that is no longer valid. When it is reinstalled it gets a new key and as such that requires the Tile to be reinstalled into the place.
Thanks. I will tell the users to re-add the tile. A little sad to know that.
In your post above "Usually I can modify the view specifics (HTML, CSS, JS) without having to reinstall the addon."
How do modify html, css and Js without reinstalling a jive hosted app?
I think what Ryan is saying here is that you don't have to uninstall and reinstall the add-on when simple HTML/CSS/JS changes are made. That is, you can just go to "Upload Package" and re-upload the zip file and it updates all installed tiles.
Thanks John, this will be great, i'll try this next time.
Locks in your Add-On UUID from ever-changing between builds and/or setting the ID for a specific app. Your UUID is very important to lock in once you start real development, especially when it comes to signing add-ons (see jiveServiceSignature, below) Note: You will need to re-run the build process for the changes to take effect.
Although they don't explicitly list "ID" as a key in the documentation, they mention both UUID and ID in the blurb above.
2. This creates jsonclientconfiguration.json where ID and UUID are the same, e.g.
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French law provides for a prohibition in principle to exclude a shareholder, which is nevertheless subject to exceptions.
First, as regards listed companies, for a controlling shareholder to implement a squeeze-out following any public offer, shares of the target held by minority shareholders should represent not more than five percent of the shares or voting rights.
Secondly, in the case of an non-listed company, only an express stipulation of the shareholders' agreement may justify the exclusion of the minority shareholder.
Egyptian law does not recognize squeeze-out mechanisms. As such, no mechanism is available to compulsorily acquire minority stakes.
100% control can be achieved contractually under a merger, equity acquisition or upon the terms of a scheme of arrangement, each as described above. 100% control may also achieved by a bidder availing themselves of the statutory squeeze-out provisions as more particularly described above.
Art. 111 of the Consolidated Financial Act contemplates a "squeeze-out" provision that applies each time that – following the launch of a takeover bid for all of the outstanding voting shares of the target company (whether the takeover bid is voluntary or mandatory) – the bidder holds at least 95% of the voting rights. Under this rule, a bidder in this condition has the right to purchase the remaining shares of the target company within three months from the expiry date of the offer, provided that the bidder asserted its wish to do so in the offer document.
Conversely, no mechanisms exists for compulsory acquisitions of minority stakes in privately held companies.
A bidder can effect a compulsory purchase or squeeze-out of the minority shareholders in the target. Where the target is a Takeover Regulations company, the bidder can squeeze out the minority shareholders where it has received 90% acceptances both in value and voting rights of those shares that are subject of the offer.
Where the target is a non-Takeover Regulations company, the bidder can effect a squeeze-out where it has received 80% acceptances in value within four months of the terms of the offer being published.
Under Brazilian Corporate Law, if less than 5% of all shares issued by the target company remain outstanding in the market after the De-listing Tender Offer auction, the target company shareholders may approve the redemption of such shares ("squeeze out") based on the price reached in the De-listing Tender Offer, provided the company deposits the amount owed to the minority shareholders with a banking institution duly authorized by the Brazilian securities and exchange commission (CVM).
ii. where the offeror holds or has irrevocably agreed to acquire, following the acceptance of a takeover bid, securities in the offeree company representing not less than ninety per cent (90 %) of the capital carrying voting rights and not less than ninety per cent (90 %) of the voting rights included in the takeover bid.
Schemes approved by 75 per cent of shareholders (or creditors) are binding on all shareholders (or creditors) and either by the order sanctioning such scheme or a subsequent order, a court can make provision for the transfer of a company's undertaking or its shares, pursuant to such scheme.
In addition, the approval of an offer to buy the shares of a public company by 75 per cent of shareholders within four months of such offer will give rise to a right on the part of the acquirer to compulsorily acquire the shares of dissenting shareholders upon notice within two months, subject to any objection proceedings.
Under Law 2190/1920, a majority shareholder that maintains 95% or more of the company's capital has the right to enable the acquisition of the remaining share capital. A squeeze-out right is available to majority shareholders that, following a takeover bid, hold 90% or more in a listed company, for a consideration equal to the one contained in the takeover bid.
Squeeze-out mechanisms are available under German law following a successful acquisitions of shares in a company.
The takeover related squeeze-out option allows a bidder who acquires at least 95% of the target's voting share capital to purchase the remaining voting shares within three months following the expiry of the acceptance period by filing an application to Frankfurt am Main District Court.
In this case, the consideration offered under the tender offer is deemed to constitute an appropriate cash compensation under the squeeze-out procedure, provided that the bidder has acquired shares constituting 90% or more of the registered share capital of the target as result of the tender offer. No formal shareholders' meeting is required.
Corresponding to the takeover-related squeeze-out, the minority shareholders of the target have a put right if the above described conditions for a takeover-related squeeze-out are met. Practically, this results in an extension of the acceptance period by additional three months if the bidder acquired shares with a total value of at least 95% of the registered share capital of the target. Such procedure is uncommon as bidders usually fail to reach a shareholding of 95% after the offer.
the required squeeze-out resolution is made within three months following the signing of the merger agreement.
The squeeze-out compensation is based on the current value of the target pursuant to a formal fair market valuation of the target.
The resolution and the valuation may be challenged by minority shareholders.
The bidder may also utilize the traditional corporate squeeze-out procedure at any time following the bid if it owns at least 95% of the registered share capital of the target (including non-voting shares). However, this procedure requires a shareholders' resolution.
The squeeze-out compensation is based on the current value of the company pursuant to a formal fair market valuation of the target and must be paid as cash compensation. The resolution and the valuation may be both challenged by minority shareholders and are subject to a lengthy judicial review, which usually delays the implementation of the squeeze-out.
No. No such mechanism exists in Vietnam.
Upon completion of a tender offer, the bidder has basically to means to squeeze-out minority shareholders. Under FMIA, the bidder holding 98% of the voting rights of the target can apply for a court decision cancelling the remaining equity securities of the target against the same consideration as offered under the offer. The request must be made within three months of the offer's additional acceptance period. The proceedings are generally uncontroversial as minority shareholders' defense possibilities are very limited. In particular, minority shareholders cannot object to the price they obtain. In addition, the Swiss Merger Act allows an offeror to complete a squeeze-out merger if it holds 90% or more of the voting rights of the target. In such a case, minority shareholders can be forced to accept cash or any other merger consideration in exchange for their target shares. However, in case of a squeeze-out merger, minority shareholders have appraisal rights.
The Swedish Companies Act provides for a squeeze-out mechanism including both a right for the minority owners to sell and the majority owner to purchase minority shares in a company in case one shareholder's ownership exceeds 90 per cent of the shares in the company.
There is none. The Philippines has no squeezed-out mechanisms as they are known in other jurisdictions.
Section 103 of the Companies Act, provides that holders of 95% or more of the shares of a Company may compulsorily acquire the remainder. The principal difference between section 103 and section 102 is that a dissentient in section 103 can only apply to court to appraise the value of its shares. It cannot seek to vitiate the compulsory acquisition. The English case law on equivalent statutory provisions will be persuasive in Bermuda courts. English case law is such that a minority shareholder will find it very difficult to persuade the Court that on offer accepted by a majority of 95% is not reasonable and fair.
Squeeze out mechanisms are available for controlling shareholders that are in control of the company, directly or indirectly holding no less than 90% of the shares and voting rights. A squeeze out of minority shareholders is not designed to be exercised at the controlling shareholder's sole discretion. The TCC permits squeeze outs only where the minority acts in bad faith, adversely affects the functioning of the company, or acts recklessly.
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II. where the acquisition is effected pursuant to Section 129 of the ISA, the bidder can effect a squeeze-out within two months of the expiry of the four-month offer period, where it has received the acceptance of the contract by not less than nine-tenth in value of the shares whose transfer is involved. Such approving shareholders must not be less than three-quarters in number of the holders of the shares the acquirer seeks to acquire. | {
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Chasseur d'autographes () est un court métrage d'animation américain des studios Disney avec Donald Duck, sorti le .
Synopsis
Donald se faufile dans un important studio d'Hollywood et tente d'obtenir, en esquivant régulièrement un agent de la sécurité, les autographes de vedettes telles que Greta Garbo, Mickey Rooney, Sonja Henie ou Shirley Temple. Il finit par être reconnu comme étant lui-même une et se voit obligé de signer à son tour des autographes.
Fiche technique
Titre original :
Titre français : Chasseur d'autographes
Série : Donald Duck
Réalisation : Jack King
Scénario : Harry Reeves
Animation : Larry Clemmons, John Elliotte, Ward Kimball, Ed Love
Musique : Oliver Wallace
Production : Walt Disney
Société de production : Walt Disney Productions
Société de distribution : RKO Pictures
Format : Couleur (Technicolor) - 1,37:1 - Son mono (RCA Sound System)
Durée : 8 min
Langue : Anglais
Pays :
Dates de sortie : :
Voix originales
Clarence Nash : Donald
Billy Bletcher : L'agent de sécurité
Commentaires
Ce film reprend le principe des caricatures d'acteurs célèbres, déjà utilisé dans la Parade des nommés aux Oscars 1932, L'Équipe de Polo (1936) et Mother Goose Goes Hollywood (1938) mais aussi dans les dessins animés d'autres studios (Merrie Melodies, Tex Avery, etc.). Le scénario tourne cependant cette fois autour de Donald Duck. Pour Steven Watts, Chasseur d'autographes mets en évidence le développement du caractère de Donald Duck.
On peut noter, par ordre d'apparition : Greta Garbo, Mickey Rooney, Sonja Henie, les Ritz Brothers, Shirley Temple, Clark Gable, Charlie McCarthy, Henry Armetta, Stepin Fetchit, Roland Young, The Lone Ranger et son cheval Silver, Joe E. Brown, Martha Raye, Hugh Herbert, Irvin S. Cobb, Edward Arnold, Katharine Hepburn, Eddie Cantor, Slim Summerville, Lionel Barrymore dans la série des Dr. Kildare, Bette Davis dans L'Insoumise, Groucho et Harpo Marx, Mischa Auer, Joan Crawford et Charles Boyer en Napoléon dans Marie Walewska (Conquest). Est également évoqué le film The Road to Mandalay de Tod Browning. Cette liste laisse à penser que le studio visité par Donald est la Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.
La caricature du comédien noir Step'n Fetchit fut supprimée des premières éditions vidéo car jugée comme portant atteinte à la dignité des afro-américains par certaines associations en raison du stéréotype négatif. D'autres films furent - eux - totalement interdits de diffusion (quand ils ne pouvaient être amputés des scènes incriminées) dès les années 1960. Ce fut le cas de nombreux Tex Avery mais aussi du long-métrage des studios Disney Mélodie du Sud (1946), toujours indisponible en DVD à ce jour.
Titre en différentes langues
Source: IMDb
Allemagne : Donald auf Prominentenjagd
Suède : Kalle Anka som autografjägare
Notes et références
Liens externes
Comparaison détaillée des acteurs et de leur caricature sur 2719 Hyperion.com
Film américain sorti en 1939
Court métrage de Donald Duck
Film avec une musique composée par Oliver Wallace
Série Donald Duck
Film réalisé par Jack King | {
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The Siege of Petersburg Begins
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June 20, 1864 – Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, the overall Federal commander, announced to his subordinates, "I have determined to try to envelop Petersburg."
Federal General U.S. Grant | Image Credit: Wikispaces.org
The Federal Army of the Potomac and XVIII Corps of the Army of the James had been unable to penetrate the Confederate defenses east of Petersburg after four days of costly fighting. Grant therefore resolved to duplicate his siege of Vicksburg by starving Petersburg into submission. Since Petersburg was Richmond's main source of supply from the south, it was hoped that the fall of Petersburg would topple Richmond as well.
The 110,000 Federals were opposed by no more than 50,000 Confederates from General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and General P.G.T. Beauregard's Department of Southern Virginia and North Carolina. Lee officially absorbed Beauregard's department into his army on the 19th.
Lee had to prevent the Federals from seizing any more ground that could force him to fall back to Richmond. The capital had to be protected from any potential surprise attack, and all railroads had to continue functioning to supply the defenders. Therefore, Lee's men began constructing an east-facing defense line that stretched 22 miles from Richmond to Petersburg.
Outside Petersburg, the Confederate line anchored on the Appomattox River to the north; it extended south and then west below the city to the Jerusalem Plank Road. Within this line, the Confederates defended three railroads needed for supplies:
The Richmond & Petersburg, which connected the two cities;
The South Side, which ran west to the Shenandoah Valley;
The Weldon, which ran south to North Carolina.
Federals began entrenching, and siege warfare soon replaced the open combat that had characterized this campaign since it began in early May. The Federal line east of Petersburg mirrored that of the Confederates. Grant sought to extend this line all the way around Petersburg until it reached the Appomattox River west of town, but for now he could only stretch it to the Jerusalem Plank Road, southeast of town.
Meanwhile, Grant endured heavy criticism in the North for incurring such a terrible loss of men in this campaign. Many noted that George B. McClellan had gotten much closer to Richmond two years before while losing far fewer men. Members of Congress began calling Grant a failure, and First Lady Mary Lincoln said more than once, "He is a butcher, and is not fit to be the head of an army." All this prompted President Abraham Lincoln to calm his own "anxiety" by traveling to Grant's headquarters at City Point on the James River to meet with him in person.
Lincoln left the Washington Navy Yard aboard the steamer Baltimore on the night of the 20th. He was joined by his son Tad and Assistant Navy Secretary Gustavus V. Fox. The Baltimore reached City Point the next morning, 16 hours later. According to Colonel Horace Porter of Grant's staff:
"As the boat neared the shore, the general and several of us who were with him at the time walked down to the wharf, in order that the general-in-chief might meet his distinguished visitor and extend a greeting to him as soon as the boat made the landing. As our party stepped aboard, the President came down from the upper deck, where he had been standing, to the after gangway, and reaching out his long, angular arm, he wrung General Grant's hand vigorously, and held it in his for some time, while he uttered in rapid words his congratulations and expressions of appreciation of the great task which had been accomplished since he and the general had parted in Washington."
Lincoln told Grant, "I just thought I would jump aboard a boat and come down and see you. I don't expect I can do any good, and in fact I'm afraid I may do harm, but I'll put myself under your orders and if you find me doing anything wrong just send me right away."
The men went into the after-cabin of the steamer, where Grant told Lincoln, "You will never hear of me farther than Richmond than now, till I have taken it. I am just as sure of going into Richmond as I am of any future event. It may take a long summer day, as they say in the rebel papers, but I will do it." Lincoln replied, "I cannot pretend to advise, but I do sincerely hope that all may be accomplished with as little bloodshed as possible."
The men had lunch, and then Grant escorted Lincoln out to inspect the troops in the new Petersburg siege lines. The men rode on horseback, and as Porter recalled of Lincoln:
"Like most men who had been brought up in the West, he had good command of a horse, but it must be acknowledged that in appearance he was not a very dashing rider. On this occasion, by the time he had reached the troops he was completely covered with dust, and the black color of his clothes had changed to Confederate gray. As he had no straps, his trousers gradually worked up above his ankles, and gave him the appearance of a country farmer riding into town wearing his Sunday clothes."
The men inspected white troops, and then Lincoln accepted Grant's suggestion to visit the black troops. Porter wrote that the black men were almost hysterical with excitement upon seeing "the liberator of their race":
"Always impressionable, the enthusiasm of the blacks now knew no limits. They cheered, laughed, cried, sang hymns of praise, and shouted in their negro dialect, 'God bress Massa Linkum!' 'De Lord save Fader Abraham!' 'De day ob jubilee am come, shuah…' The President rode with bared head; the tears had started to his eyes, and his voice was so broken by emotion that he could scarcely articulate the words of thanks and congratulation which he tried to speak to the humble and devoted men through whose ranks he rode. The scene was affecting in the extreme, and no one could have witnessed it unmoved."
Lincoln met with Major General George G. Meade, commanding the Army of the Potomac. He also conversed with Grant and his staff that night. The next morning, the president met with Major General Benjamin F. Butler, commanding the part of his Army of the James trapped at Bermuda Hundred. Lincoln also visited with Rear Admiral Samuel P. Lee, commanding the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. After inspecting the naval squadron, Lincoln returned to Washington, satisfied that Grant had matters well in hand.
The next day, Grant wrote Chief of Staff Henry W. Halleck at Washington. Grant preemptively asked Halleck to not detach any troops from Grant's army to defend the capital because, "The siege of Richmond bids fair to be tedious, and in consequence of the very extended lines we must have, a much larger force will be necessary than would be required in ordinary sieges against the same force that now opposes us."
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The Second Battle of Petersburg: Day Four
June 18, 1864 – Federal forces launched yet another assault on the Petersburg defenses, but by this time General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia was arriving to resist.
By the morning of the 18th, Lee's entire army (except for a corps in the Shenandoah Valley and a division at Bermuda Hundred) was now either at Petersburg or on its way there. The Confederates had abandoned their fortifications east of Petersburg the previous night and now manned new defensive works about a mile closer to the city.
Major General George G. Meade, commanding the Federal Army of the Potomac, issued orders for an all-out assault that morning, in which the Federals were to seize the enemy fortifications "at all costs." The battle began at dawn, with Major General William F. "Baldy" Smith's XVIII Corps and Major General David B. Birney's II Corps advancing on the Federal right, or the northeastern and eastern sectors of the line.
Action east of Petersburg | Image Credit: Wikipedia.org
Birney's Federals easily stormed through the defenses before realizing that the Confederates had fallen back to stronger works. They did not approach the new fortifications a mile west until mid-morning. The Confederates expected the Federals' approach and sharply repulsed them. This indicated to the Federal commanders that Lee's army had arrived to reinforce General P.G.T. Beauregard's defenders.
Lee personally arrived in Petersburg at 11 a.m. Beauregard later wrote that Lee was "at last where I had, for the past three days, so anxiously hoped to see him–within the limits of Petersburg." The two commanders inspected the defenses, and Beauregard proposed counterattacking the Federal left flank. Lee demurred, arguing that the men were too exhausted to take the offensive. Thus, the Confederates would stay in their defenses.
Near noon, Major General Ambrose E. Burnside's IX Corps came up on Birney's left to assault the eastern and southeastern sectors of the line. Major General Orlando Willcox's division suffered particularly terrible losses, emerging from the fight with just 1,000 men uninjured.
Major General Gouverneur Warren's V Corps came up on Burnside's left and attacked Rives's Salient, where the Confederate line ended at the Jerusalem Plank Road south of Petersburg. The Confederates repelled this assault and seriously wounded Colonel Joshua L. Chamberlain, known for his heroic stand at Gettysburg. Not expecting Chamberlain to survive, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, the overall Federal commander, promoted Chamberlain to brigadier general.
Maj Gen G.G. Meade | Image Credit: CivilWarDailyGazette.com
After sustaining heavy losses for no gain, the Federal corps commanders would not comply with Meade's orders to renew the assaults. Meade angrily wrote one commander, "What additional orders to attack you require I cannot imagine." He wrote another, "Finding it impossible to effect cooperation by appointing an hour for attack, I have sent an order to each corps command to attack at all hazards and without reference to each other."
The renewed attack started at 6:30 p.m., but several Federal units would not advance. Those that did were repelled with severe losses. The 1st Maine Heavy Artillery, a unit of new gunners converted to infantry, prepared to charge, but nearby veterans warned them against it. The Maine troops charged anyway and sustained the worst loss of any regiment in any single battle of the war–632 of 850 men. The survivors became known as the "Bloody First Maine."
When the fighting ended that night, the four-day battle for Petersburg was over. Meade reported to Grant, "It is a source of great regret that I am not able to report more success. Our men are tired, and the attacks have not been made with the vigor and force which characterized our fighting in the Wilderness; if they had been, I think we should have been more successful."
Grant replied, "I am perfectly satisfied that all has been done that could be done, and that the assaults to-day were called for by all the appearances and information that could be obtained. Now we will rest the men and use the spade for their protection until a new vein can be struck."
Grant had brilliantly moved the Army of the Potomac across the James River and into Lee's rear, but he had followed that up with four days of futile and costly assaults. Since the 15th, the Federals sustained 11,386 casualties (1,688 killed, 8,513 wounded, and 1,185 missing or captured). Since Grant launched his offensive on May 4, he had lost almost 75,000 men, but reinforcements received during that time still left him with 110,000 troops.
The Confederates lost about 4,000 (200 killed, 2,900 wounded, and 900 missing or captured) since the 15th. Beauregard's skillful defense of Petersburg was a remarkable feat considering the size of the enemy his men faced. Since opening the campaign, the Confederates suffered about 30,000 losses, which could not be replaced. The combined forces of Lee and Beauregard defending Petersburg numbered no more than 50,000 men.
Despite maintaining their numerical advantage, most Federals were exhausted and demoralized after a month and a half of constant marching, fighting, and dying. Officers lost their tempers with each other and their men, and Meade acknowledged that "the moral condition of the army" was broken. Warren said, "For 30 days it has been one funeral procession past me, and it has been too much!"
With more direct assaults on the Confederate defenses out of the question, Grant looked to duplicate what he had done at Vicksburg and place Petersburg under siege.
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The Shenandoah Valley: Hunter Reaches Lynchburg
June 17, 1864 – Major General David Hunter's Federal Army of West Virginia closed in on the key railroad town of Lynchburg as Lieutenant General Jubal Early's Confederate Army of the Valley arrived to defend it.
Hunter's Federals moved out of Lexington on the 13th, after burning and looting much of the town. Hunter had been delayed due to Confederate partisans harassing his supply lines, but now he had his entire force ready to move toward his main objective: the intersection of three railroads at Lynchburg.
Major General John C. Breckinridge | Image Credit: Wikimedia.org
The Federals moved southeast through Buchanan. Major General John C. Breckinridge, commanding the few Confederates left in the Shenandoah Valley, ordered Brigadier General John D. Imboden to pursue Hunter with his cavalry and, "Lose no time in finding their direction." Skirmishing occurred at New Glasgow, but the Federals continued forward through the Peaks of Otter in the Blue Ridge before occupying Liberty on the night of the 15th.
Breckinridge issued peremptory orders for Imboden to pursue Hunter: "I want you to find his position, and purposes, at all hazards." Frustrated by Imboden's reluctance, Breckinridge telegraphed Richmond: "Enemy reported to be advancing, in force not known. The cavalry, under Imboden, doing less than nothing. If a good general officer cannot be sent at once for them, they will go to ruin."
Breckinridge arrived at Lynchburg on the 16th with just two small brigades totaling 2,000 men. Major General D.H. Hill, who was awaiting reassignment at Lynchburg, helped Breckinridge prepare defenses in the hills southwest of town. Meanwhile, Early's army (formerly Second Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia) reached Charlottesville on its way west to reinforce Lynchburg.
From Charlottesville, Early notified Breckinridge, "My first object is to destroy Hunter, and the next it is not prudent to trust to telegraph. Hold on and you will be amply supported." Early later wrote, "The trains were not in readiness to take the troops on board until sunrise on the morning of the 17th, and then only enough were furnished to transport about half of my infantry."
Confederate Gen. Jubal Early | Image Credit: CivilWarDailyGazette.com
Early and half his force reached Lynchburg at 1 p.m. on the 17th, with the rest of his force following on the slow-moving trains. Early's troops joined the other Confederates in the defenses as Confederate cavalry under both Imboden and Brigadier General John McCausland stalled the Federal advance about four miles from Lynchburg. Early directed Major General Stephen D. Ramseur's men to build a redoubt about two miles from the town.
Hunter issued orders not to attack Lynchburg until all his Federal troops were up and ready for deployment. By that time, it was near sundown, so Hunter halted for the night, planning to attack in the morning. Many of his officers and men strongly objected to stopping the advance, but Hunter was short on both ammunition and supplies due to ongoing disruptions to his supply lines.
That night, Early instructed the soldiers and civilians to make the Confederate force defending Lynchburg seem larger than it was. The people made as much noise as possible, and trains pulled in and out of town all night, indicating to the Federals that the Confederates were being heavily reinforced.
Next morning, Hunter probed the Confederate lines and decided they were too strong for a frontal assault. He directed Brigadier General George Crook to move around the enemy right, but Early's seasoned veterans launched a surprise attack that drove him back. The Confederates then attacked Hunter's other division under Brigadier General Jeremiah C. Sullivan while their artillery neutralized the Federal guns.
The Confederates disengaged near sundown and returned to their defenses. Hunter opted not to counterattack because he believed he was outnumbered, and he was still short on ammunition. He fell back at nightfall, having lost his nerve in the face of an inferior enemy. Hunter's withdrawal emboldened Early, who directed his Confederates to pursue the Federals.
Hunter fell back northwest into West Virginia's Kanawha Valley, stopping at Sweet Sulphur Springs to collect supplies. The hungry Federals fought each other over the much-needed provisions. Hunter's withdrawal left the Shenandoah wide open for the Confederates all the way to the Potomac River. Early recalled:
"As the enemy had got into the mountains, where nothing useful could be accomplished by pursuit, I did not deem it proper to continue it farther… I had seen my soldiers endure a great deal, but there was a limit to the endurance even of Confederate soldiers. I determined, therefore, to rest on the 22nd, so as to enable the wagons and artillery to get up, and prepare the men for the long march before them."
The next day, the Confederates turned onto the path that Hunter had taken from Staunton to Lynchburg. According to Early:
"The scenes on Hunter's route from Lynchburg had been truly heart-rending. Houses had been burned, and helpless women and children left without shelter. The country had been stripped of provisions and many families left without a morsel to eat. Furniture and bedding had been cut to pieces, and old men and women and children robbed of all the clothing they had except that on their backs. Ladies' trunks had been rifled and their dresses torn to pieces in mere wantonness. Even the negro girls had lost their little finery.
"We now had renewed evidences of the outrages committed by Hunter's orders in burning and plundering private houses. We saw the ruins of a number of houses to which the torch had been applied by his orders. At Lexington he had burned the Military Institute, with all of its contents, including its library and scientific apparatus; and Washington College had been plundered and the statue of Washington stolen.
"These are but some of the outrages committed by Hunter or his orders, and I will not insult the memory of the ancient barbarians of the North by calling them 'acts of vandalism…' Hunter's deeds were those of a malignant and cowardly fanatic, who was better qualified to make war upon helpless women and children than upon armed soldiers. The time consumed in the perpetration of those deeds, was the salvation of Lynchburg, with its stores, foundries and factories, which were so necessary to our army at Richmond."
The "long march" that Early had referenced would be northward "down" the Valley to invade the North, exact revenge for Hunter's depredations, and threaten Washington.
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The Second Battle of Petersburg: Day Three
June 17, 1864 – Federal forces from the Armies of the Potomac and the James launched another assault on Petersburg's eastern defenses, as General Robert E. Lee was uncharacteristically slow to respond.
General P.G.T. Beauregard's Confederates south of the James River had held firm against repeated Federal assaults on Petersburg, the vital railroad city 22 miles south of Richmond. The Confederate line ran northeast of Petersburg to south of the city. The Federals, under Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant's overall command, held opposing positions to the east:
Major General William F. "Baldy" Smith's XVIII Corps/Army of the James held the right (northeastern) flank.
Major General Winfield Scott Hancock's II Corps/Army of the Potomac held the center (east).
Major General Ambrose E. Burnside's IX Corps/Army of the Potomac held the left (southeastern) flank.
A division of Major General Horatio G. Wright's VI Corps/Army of the Potomac was to support Smith's exhausted Federals.
The remainder of Wright's VI Corps was to move northeast and break the rest of Major General Benjamin F. Butler's Army of the James out of Bermuda Hundred, a peninsula formed by the James and Appomattox rivers.
Major General Gouverneur Warren's V Corps/Army of the Potomac was to come up on Burnside's left and extend the Federal line to the Jerusalem Plank Road, south of Petersburg.
The Federal force numbered about 80,000 men. The main portion of General Robert E. Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia still had not crossed the James River, leaving Beauregard with only about 15,000 troops. But two of Lee's divisions sealed off the Bermuda Hundred peninsula, effectively trapping Butler's army once more.
Maj Gen A.E. Burnside | Image Credit: CivilWarDailyGazette.com
Burnside's Federals opened the day's fighting when Brigadier General Robert B. Potter's division charged just before sunrise and captured nearly a mile of the Confederate line, along with about 600 prisoners, four guns, and 1,500 small arms. Major General George G. Meade, commanding the Army of the Potomac, notified Burnside at 7 a.m., "I am satisfied the main body of Lee's army is not yet up, and it is of the utmost importance to do all we can before they get up."
However, the Confederates fell back to another line of fortifications, and Potter's Federals were pinned down by enfilade fire. The rest of Burnside's corps came up to join the fray around 2 p.m.; this included a division led by Brigadier General James Ledlie, who was noticeably drunk during the battle.
Burnside made no progress because he was not supported by the other corps. Warren did not come up on Burnside's left because Confederates blocked his men along the Norfolk & Petersburg Railroad. Hancock, who had been struggling with a wound from Gettysburg that had not yet healed, was forced to relinquish command of II Corps to Major General David B. Birney. Confederates in the northeastern sector repelled disjointed assaults by Smith and Wright.
Burnside and Birney launched a strong assault at 6 p.m., but the Confederates eventually drove the Federals back. Meade halted the fighting and issued orders for an attack all along the Confederate line the next morning. Brigadier General E. Porter Alexander, the chief Confederate artillerist, later wrote:
"The fighting was continuous and severe all day. Parts of our line were taken and retaken, but when the struggle finally ceased, which it did not do until near midnight, our lines were practically intact and Beauregard and what were left of his splendid little force had covered themselves with glory. For they had successfully stood off Grant's whole army for three days."
Beauregard established a new defense line closer to Petersburg, which ran along Taylor's Creek to the Appomattox River. Meanwhile, Lee remained unconvinced that the entire Army of the Potomac was at Petersburg. He wired Beauregard that morning, "Can you ascertain anything of Grant's movements? I am cut off now from all information." That afternoon, Lee asked Beauregard, "Has Grant been seen crossing James River?"
Beauregard telegraphed Lee at 12:40 a.m.: "All quiet at present. I expect renewal of attack in morning. My troops are becoming much exhausted. Without immediate and strong reinforcements results may be unfavorable. Prisoners report Grant on the field with his whole army." He dispatched three messengers to find Lee and tell him in person to hurry his army to Petersburg.
Beauregard later expressed frustration with Lee's indecision: "The Army of Northern Virginia was yet far distant, and I had failed to convince its distinguished commander of the fact that I was then fighting Grant's whole army with less than 11,000 men."
Lee finally received positive confirmation that Grant and Meade had crossed the James from his son, Major General W.H.F. "Rooney" Lee of the cavalry. Lee prepared to send his army to Petersburg, led by Lieutenant General Richard H. Anderson's First Corps. Anderson's advance elements arrived before dawn on the 18th and immediately began strengthening the fortifications before the next Federal attack came.
As the sun rose, Beauregard now had about 20,000 Confederates in strong defenses. But they still faced 80,000 Federals preparing to launch a massive, overwhelming assault.
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The Second Battle of Petersburg: Day Two
June 16, 1864 – Federals launched renewed attacks on the vital railroad city of Petersburg, while Confederates scrambled to strengthen the defenses outside town.
Gen P.G.T. Beauregard | Image Credit: Wikispaces.com
By the morning of the 16th, about 14,000 Confederates from General P.G.T. Beauregard's army from south of the James River and General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia had assembled in the defenses east of Petersburg. Their left flank was anchored on the Petersburg & City Point Railroad northeast of town, and their right flank was near the Jerusalem Plank Road to the southeast. Only small cavalry patrols held the fortifications from the Jerusalem Plank Road to the Appomattox River west of Petersburg.
To the east of Petersburg were about 50,000 Federals in three corps:
Major General William F. "Baldy" Smith's XVIII Corps/Army of the James on the right (northeast).
Major General Winfield Scott Hancock's II Corps/Army of the Potomac in the center (east).
Major General Ambrose E. Burnside's IX Corps/Army of the Potomac on the left (southeast).
Lee was awakened at 2 a.m. with a message from Beauregard: "I have abandoned my lines of Bermuda Neck to concentrate all my force here: skirmishers and pickets will leave there at daylight." This enabled the remainder of Major General Benjamin F. Butler's Army of the James to threaten the Richmond & Petersburg Railroad. Beauregard asked, "Cannot these lines be occupied by your troops? The safety of our communications requires it. Five thousand or 6,000 men may do."
Lee still had most of his army north of the James River and was unaware that Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, the overall Federal commander, had moved the Army of the Potomac south of the river. Nevertheless, he ordered Major General George Pickett's division to defend Bermuda Hundred and put the rest of his army in motion to reinforce Beauregard. Lee crossed the James around 9:30 a.m., just as Butler was breaking out of Bermuda Hundred and advancing southwest toward Petersburg.
Beauregard notified Lee, "We may have force sufficient to hold Petersburg. Pickett will probably need re-enforcements on the lines of Bermuda Hundred Neck. At Drewry's Bluff at 9 a.m. or later no news of Pickett's division." Lee responded, "Am glad to hear you can hold Petersburg. Hope you will drive the enemy. Have you heard of Grant's crossing James River?" Lee sent another message an hour later: "Has Grant been seen crossing James River?" Beauregard could only state that signalmen had counted 42 transports moving up the James recently.
Grant directed the Federals to probe the Confederate defenses. Hancock was in overall command until Major General George G. Meade, commanding the Army of the Potomac, could arrive. Grant returned to his new headquarters at City Point and notified Meade, "Smith has taken a line of works there, stronger than anything we have seen this campaign. If it is a possible thing, I want an assault made at 6 o'clock this evening."
Meade soon reached the Federal lines and consulted with Hancock. An artillery barrage would precede the advance of all three corps on the Petersburg defenses. Smith and Hancock would comprise the attack force, with Burnside's men feinting to the southeast. The Federals launched two fierce assaults, but they failed to achieve any significant breakthroughs. Beauregard quickly filled any gaps caused by the attacks, and the Confederates regained three redans that they initially lost.
Fighting and entrenching continued through the night. Beauregard later wrote:
"It is evident that if the enemy had left one corps in my front and attacked with another corps by the Jerusalem plank-road or westwardly of it, I would have been compelled to evacuate Petersburg without much resistance. But they persisted in attacking on my front where I was strongest (excepting the gap from battery five to nine, which had been lost the evening before), and the result was that they were repulsed during the day with great loss, although their attacks were made with two gallant corps, numbering about 20,000 men each."
Lee wrote President Jefferson Davis at 7 p.m., "I have not learned from General Beauregard what force is opposed to him. Nor have I been able to learn whether any portion of Grant's army is opposed to him." Lee did not know until late on the 16th that the entire Army of the Potomac was indeed across the James. From City Point, Grant said, "I think it is pretty well, to get across a great river and come up here and attack Lee in the rear before he is ready for us."
On the 17th, Meade wrote his wife about the fighting at Petersburg:
"I at once ordered an attack, which commenced at 6 p.m. and lasted pretty much continuously till 4 a.m. to-day–that is, 10 hours–eight of which was by moonlight, another unparalleled feat in the annals of war. Our attack was quite successful, as we captured several of their works, four guns and 500 prisoners. We find the enemy, as usual, in a very strong position, defended by earthworks, and it looks very much as if we will have to go through a siege of Petersburg before entering on the siege of Richmond, and that Grant's words of keeping at it all summer will prove to be quite prophetic. Well, it is all in the cruise, as the sailors say."
As more Federals assembled west of Petersburg, they planned to renew their assault the next day.
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The Second Battle of Petersburg Begins
June 15, 1864 – Federal forces advanced on the vital transportation center of Petersburg, south of Richmond, and missed a prime opportunity to capture the city.
Gen W.F. Smith | Image Credit: CivilWarDailyGazette.com
As the Federal Army of the Potomac began crossing the James River on the 14th, Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, the overall Federal commander, steamed up the James to confer with Major General Benjamin F. Butler, commanding the Federal Army of the James at Bermuda Hundred, a peninsula formed by the James and Appomattox rivers. Major General William F. "Baldy" Smith's XVIII Corps was also arriving at Bermuda Hundred to reinforce Butler's army.
Grant expected Butler to break through the Confederate defense line in his front, move southwest, and attack Petersburg, the key railroad city 22 miles south of Richmond. If the Federals took Petersburg, they could starve Richmond into submission. Butler had tried doing this on the 9th with a portion of his force, but now Grant instructed him to use a much larger force, including Smith's entire XVIII Corps.
Smith would have 16,000 men in four divisions to face less than 5,500 Confederates spread out between Bermuda Hundred and Petersburg. Smith would also be reinforced by Major General Winfield Scott Hancock's II Corps from the Army of the Potomac, which had crossed the James and would be marching toward Petersburg from the east. As Grant prepared to return to the Army of the Potomac, he informed Chief of Staff Henry W. Halleck at Washington that the Federals would capture Petersburg before the Confederates could hurry reinforcements to save the city.
Butler's Federals built a pontoon bridge spanning the Appomattox River. They would begin their advance the next morning, led by Brigadier General August V. Kautz's cavalry. This was the same cavalry force that had come up late and was driven off by a much smaller force in the failed attack on the 9th.
Meanwhile, General P.G.T. Beauregard, commanding the Confederates south of the James River, reported Smith's arrival at Bermuda Hundred:
"Return of Butler's forces sent to Grant renders my position more critical than ever, if not reinforced immediately; for the enemy could force my lines at Bermuda Hundred Neck, capture Battery Dantzler, now nearly ready, or take Petersburg, before any troops from Lee's army or Drury's Bluff could arrive in time. Can anything be done in the matter?"
General Robert E. Lee, commanding the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia defending Richmond north of the James, sent Beauregard two divisions, but they would not arrive until late on the 15th. Until then, Beauregard had to hold Bermuda Hundred and Petersburg on his own, even though "I fear my present force may prove unequal to hold both."
At Petersburg, Captain Charles H. Dimmock had designed a ring of fortifications that surrounded the city on three sides. The semicircular line ran from the Appomattox River to the northeast, south and west around town, and then back to the Appomattox west of Petersburg. With just 2,200 Confederates, Beauregard placed them all in the northeastern sector of the "Dimmock Line," spaced 10 feet apart. Beauregard's remaining 3,000 troops remained at Bermuda Hundred.
Kautz's troopers advanced on the morning of the 15th as planned, but they met unexpected Confederate resistance northeast of Petersburg. The Federals were held up for two hours, during which Kautz decided that "our line was really weaker than the enemy's in men." Kautz withdrew just as he had done on the 9th, leaving the infantry to make the main assault on Petersburg without cavalry support.
Action northeast of Petersburg | Image Credit: Wikipedia.org
Brigadier General Edward W. Hinks's division was the first to arrive. This included untested men of the U.S. Colored Troops who made two assaults and captured a cannon. Captain Charles F. Adams, Jr. recalled that several black men had vowed to avenge Fort Pillow, where Confederates had allegedly murdered black soldiers. Adams wrote, "The darkies fought ferociously. If they murder prisoners, as I hear they did… they can hardly be blamed."
Smith arrived with his other two infantry divisions in front of northeastern Petersburg late that afternoon and assessed the defenses. They consisted of breastworks and trenches 20 feet thick, with 55 artillery redans. These defenses were much stronger than those at Cold Harbor, where Smith saw many of his men shot down 12 days before. He therefore proceeded cautiously, unaware that he faced just 2,200 defenders on the other side.
Smith ordered his guns forward to bombard the Confederate defenses before launching an infantry assault. However, the artillery was in the rear and took two hours to be brought forward. Meanwhile, Beauregard still had not received word from his superiors on whether to defend Bermuda Hundred or Petersburg, so he decided to begin pulling troops from the Bermuda Hundred line to reinforce the Dimmock line.
The Federal assault began at 7 p.m. Smith only sent forward skirmishers, which the Confederates would not fire on because they were expecting a large attack force to follow. According to Brigadier General E. Porter Alexander, the chief Confederate artillerist:
"Smith's device was eminently successful. Our artillery would not fire at the skirmishers at all. They reserved their fire for the storming columns which they expected to follow. The skirmishers over ran and captured two redans at a salient where the line crossed the railroad to City Point, capturing about 250 prisoners and four guns."
The Federals seized about a mile of fortifications and 16 guns; the black troops took five redans alone. This was enough to knock the Confederates out of the Dimmock line; they fell back to weaker defenses closer to Petersburg along Harrison's Creek. According to Beauregard, "Petersburg at that hour was clearly at the mercy of the Federal commander, who had all but captured it."
Hinks requested permission to lead his division into Petersburg. Smith, having heard rumors that Lee's Confederates would soon arrive to reinforce the defenses, refused. Others urged Smith to use the bright moonlight to renew the assault, but he declined. Smith telegraphed Butler, "Unless I misapprehend the topography, I hold the key to Petersburg."
Hancock soon arrived with advance elements of his II Corps. Although he outranked Smith, Hancock was unsure of his orders and unaware of how vulnerable Petersburg was. He therefore deferred to Smith's judgment and planned to launch a joint attack with him the next day. A Federal soldier recalled that "the rage of the enlisted men was devilish."
After midnight, Beauregard transferred the rest of his troops from Bermuda Hundred to Petersburg. This allowed Butler's X Corps, led by Major General Alfred H. Terry, to advance and seize the Richmond & Petersburg Railroad. Butler could have continued forward and strategically wedged his army between Richmond and Petersburg, but he did not.
The Confederates from Bermuda Hundred and those from Lee north of the James arrived during the night to increase the Petersburg defense force to about 14,000 men. One of the Federals' greatest opportunities to starve Richmond into submission and possibly end the war was lost. Grant told Illinois Congressman Elihu Washburne, "Unless my next move brings on a battle, the balance of the campaign will settle down to a siege."
Angle, Paul M., A Pictorial History of the Civil War Years (New York: Doubleday, 1967), p. 175; Catton, Bruce, The American Heritage Picture History of the Civil War (New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., 1960), p. 465; CivilWarDailyGazette.com; Crocker III, H.W., The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Civil War (Washington: Regnery Publishing, 2008), p. 87-91; Davis, Jefferson, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government: All Volumes (Heraklion Press, Kindle Edition 2013, 1889), Loc 22151-60; Davis, William C., Death in the Trenches: Grant at Petersburg (Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Books, 1983), p. 38-44, 57; Denney, Robert E., The Civil War Years: A Day-by-Day Chronicle (New York: Gramercy Books, 1992 [1998 edition]), p. 426-27; Foote, Shelby, The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 3: Red River to Appomattox (Vintage Civil War Library, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Kindle Edition, 2011), Loc 8923-9006, 9017-67; Fredriksen, John C., Civil War Almanac (New York: Checkmark Books, 2007), p. 455-56; Freeman, Douglas Southall, Lee (Scribner, Kindle Edition, 2008), Loc 7506-19; Linedecker, Clifford L. (ed.), The Civil War A to Z (Ballantine Books, 2002), p. 200-02; Long, E.B. with Long, Barbara, The Civil War Day by Day (New York: Da Capo Press, Inc., 1971), p. 521-23; McPherson, James M., Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States Book 6, Oxford University Press, Kindle Edition, 1988), p. 740, 795; Simon, John Y., Historical Times Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War (New York: Harper & Row, 1986, Patricia L. Faust ed.), p. 699; Sommers, Richard J., Historical Times Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War (New York: Harper & Row, 1986, Patricia L. Faust ed.), p. 177, 179-80; Ward, Geoffrey C., Burns, Ric, Burns, Ken, The Civil War (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990), p. 304-05; Wert, Jeffry D., Historical Times Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War (New York: Harper & Row, 1986, Patricia L. Faust ed.), p. 141-42, 577-79
Grant Crosses the James
June 12, 1864 – The Federal Army of the Potomac began moving to cross the James River below Richmond, while General Robert E. Lee struggled to find where the Federals had gone.
Major General George G. Meade's Federal army had run out of room north of the James to operate against Lee's Confederate Army of Northern Virginia and the Confederate capital of Richmond. Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant, the overall Federal commander, therefore devised a bold plan to move the 100,000-man force across the 2,000-foot-wide river before Lee discovered the movement; the Federals could then threaten both Richmond and Petersburg to the south.
Grant kept a diversionary force in Lee's front at Cold Harbor while he began shifting the rest of the army to the south, beyond Lee's right flank. Grant had also launched two other diversions in the form of Major General Philip Sheridan's raid on Trevilian Station and Major General Benjamin F. Butler's breakout at Bermuda Hundred. He hoped these diversions would keep Lee unaware that the main maneuver would be crossing the James.
Lee shifted his forces to defend against what he thought would be a renewed attack on Cold Harbor. His lack of manpower compelled him to wait for Grant to make the first move. Lee informed President Jefferson Davis that the Federals were strengthening their entrenchments, which indicated that a part of Grant's army was pulling back to advance to the James.
Meanwhile, Grant and Meade prepared to somehow make the massive Federal army disappear from Lee's front. This entailed moving over 100,000 men, 49 artillery batteries, and thousands of supply and ammunition wagons before the Confederates discovered that they were gone. If Lee found out, he could attack the Federals as they crossed the James and destroy them. Grant's daring gamble began on the night of the 12th:
Federal cavalry that had not joined Sheridan's raid secured a crossing on the Chickahominy River, 15 miles downstream from Cold Harbor.
Major General Gouverneur Warren's V Corps marched to the Chickahominy, crossing the next day and turning west to feign a threat to Richmond.
Major General Ambrose E. Burnside's IX Corps followed Warren but then continued south past Warren toward the James.
II and VI corps under Major Generals Winfield Scott Hancock and Horatio G. Wright held the trenches before following Burnside southward on two parallel roads.
The troops of Major General William F. "Baldy" Smith's XVIII Corps marched to White House on the Pamunkey River, where they boarded transports bound for Bermuda Hundred on the south bank of the James.
Grant transferred the Federal supply base to City Point, near Bermuda Hundred. Engineers led by Captain George H. Mendell selected an area on the James between Fort Powhatan and Windmill Point, about 10 miles downriver from City Point, to build a pontoon bridge for part of the army to cross.
The Federals moved flawlessly, leaving Lee completely unaware of Grant's intentions for the first time. Confederate artillerist Robert Stiles wrote:
"When we waked on the morning of the 13th and found no enemy in our front we realized that a new element had entered into this move, the element of uncertainty. Thus far, during the campaign, whenever the enemy was missing, we knew where, that is, in what direction and upon what line, to look for him; he was certainly making for a point between us and Richmond. Not so now–even Marse Robert, who knew everything knowable, did not appear to know what his old enemy proposed to do or where he would be most likely to find him."
Lee learned that the Federal trenches were empty on the morning of the 13th, after he had sent Lieutenant General Jubal Early's Second Corps west to the Shenandoah Valley. Furious, Lee responded by shifting Lieutenant General A.P. Hill's Third Corps southward to block what he thought would be a thrust around his right flank toward Richmond. Lee also shifted Lieutenant General Richard H. Anderson's First Corps southward so the Confederate army covered both White Oak Swamp and Malvern Hill. Lee posted a division at Drewry's Bluff on the James as well.
Warren's Federals and the cavalry faced off against Hill and guarded all the Confederate approaches to the rest of the Federal army, which was marching behind Warren to the southeast. The Federals and Confederates skirmished as they built fortifications. Lee reported the action to Richmond that night:
"At daylight this morning it was discovered that the army of General Grant had left our front. Our skirmishers were advanced between one and two miles, but failing to discover the enemy were withdrawn, and the army was moved to conform to the route taken by him. He advanced a body of cavalry and some infantry from Long Bridge to Riddell's Shop, which were driven back this evening nearly two miles, after some sharp skirmishing."
However, Lee was still unaware of Grant's main movement toward the James. The next morning, Lee was about to order Hill to attack when he learned that the Federals were gone once more. Lee's army was too small to launch a full-scale assault on the Federals, and Lee's cavalry was too weak to conduct a reconnaissance in force. It was not until late morning that Lee realized what Grant may be attempting, and he notified President Davis at 12:10 p.m.:
"… I think the enemy must be preparing to move south of James River. Our scouts and pickets yesterday stated that Genl Grant's whole army was in motion for the fords of the Chickahominy from Long Bridge down… It may be Genl Grant's intention to place the army within the fortifications around Harrison's landing, which I believe still stand, and where by the aid of his gunboats, he could offer a strong defense. I do not think it would be advantageous to attack him in that position…"
Three hours later, Lee reported, "Genl Grant has moved his army to the James River in the vicinity of Westover. A portion of it I am told moved to Wilcox's Landing, a short distance below… I apprehend that he may be sending troops up the James River with the view of getting possession of Petersburg before we can reinforce it. We ought therefore to be extremely watchful and guarded…"
Meanwhile, Grant reported to Chief of Staff Henry W. Halleck at 1 p.m. on the 14th:
"Our forces will commence crossing the James today. The enemy shows no signs yet of having brought troops to the south side of Richmond. I will have Petersburg secured, if possible, before they get there in much force. Our movement from Cold Harbor to the James River has been made with great celerity and so far without loss or accident."
The men of Hancock's corps were ferried across the James all day, and engineers completed the pontoon bridge around midnight. Spanning 2,200 feet, this was the longest and most flexible bridge ever built in the war. It involved linking 101 pontoon boats and anchoring them against the strong current over a river that was nearly 100 feet deep in the center. This remarkable project involved 450 engineers working from both banks, and it took just seven hours to complete.
Burnside's corps crossed during the night, and the rest of the army crossed using either the bridge or ferryboats the next day. The 60,000 men using the bridge had orders to keep the waves calm by not marching in step. The cavalry, the 35-mile wagon train, and about 3,500 heads of cattle also crossed on the bridge. Lincoln responded to Grant's message: "Have just read your dispatch of 1 p.m. yesterday. I begin to see it. You will succeed. God bless you all. A. Lincoln."
Beauregard's Confederates observed "Baldy" Smith's Federals heading up the James toward Bermuda Hundred. Beauregard sent a frantic message to Lee stating that if he did not send reinforcements to Petersburg immediately, only God Almighty could save the city. Lee said, "I hope God Almighty will."
Anderson, Nancy Scott; Anderson, Dwight, The Generals: Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee (New York: Vintage Books, 1987), p. 493-96; CivilWarDailyGazette.com; Davis, Jefferson, The Rise and Fall of the Confederate Government: All Volumes (Heraklion Press, Kindle Edition 2013, 1889), Loc 20349, 20357-66, 22151; Davis, William C., Death in the Trenches: Grant at Petersburg (Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Books, 1983), p. 34, 36-38; Denney, Robert E., The Civil War Years: A Day-by-Day Chronicle (New York: Gramercy Books, 1992 [1998 edition]), p. 422-23, 425-26; Foote, Shelby, The Civil War: A Narrative: Volume 3: Red River to Appomattox (Vintage Civil War Library, Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, Kindle Edition, 2011), Loc 6660-80, 8192-202, 8923-53; Fredriksen, John C., Civil War Almanac (New York: Checkmark Books, 2007), p. 454-55; Freeman, Douglas Southall, Lee (Scribner, Kindle Edition, 2008), Loc 7472-506; Jaynes, Gregory, The Killing Ground: Wilderness to Cold Harbor (Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Books, 1983), p. 169; Linedecker, Clifford L. (ed.), The Civil War A to Z (Ballantine Books, 2002), p. 71-72; Long, E.B. with Long, Barbara, The Civil War Day by Day (New York: Da Capo Press, Inc., 1971), p. 519-23; McPherson, James M., Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era (Oxford History of the United States Book 6, Oxford University Press, Kindle Edition, 1988), p. 739; Ward, Geoffrey C., Burns, Ric, Burns, Ken, The Civil War (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1990), p. 304-05; Wert, Jeffry D., Historical Times Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Civil War (New York: Harper & Row, 1986, Patricia L. Faust ed.), p. 394, 551, 557-79 | {
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Q: `moduleNameMapper` settings in jest.config.js doesn't work on CircleCI I have tested with my React-app in typescript, using ts-jest like below.
import * as React from "react";
import * as renderer from "react-test-renderer";
import { ChartTitle } from "Components/chart_title";
describe("Component: ChartTitle", () => {
it("will be rendered with no error", () => {
const chartTitle = "My Chart 1";
renderer.create(<ChartTitle title={chartTitle} />);
});
});
and it has passed in my local environment but failed in CircleCI.
FAIL __tests__/components/chart_title.tsx
● Test suite failed to run
TypeScript diagnostics (customize using `[jest-config].globals.ts-jest.diagnostics` option):
__tests__/components/chart_title.tsx:4:28 - error TS2307: Cannot find module 'Components/chart_title'.
4 import { ChartTitle } from "Components/chart_title";
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
This Components/ is an alias expression by moduleNameMapper, and I think it doesn't work in only CircleCI.
jest --showConfig option tells me there is no difference between local and CI environment.
Is there any fault in my settings?
app/frontend/jest.config.js
module.exports = {
globals: {
"ts-jest": {
tsConfig: "tsconfig.json",
diagnostics: true
},
NODE_ENV: "test"
},
moduleNameMapper: {
"^Components/(.+)$": "<rootDir>/src/components/$1"
},
moduleDirectories: ["node_modules", 'src'],
moduleFileExtensions: ["ts", "tsx", "js", "jsx", "json"],
transform: {
"^.+\\.tsx?$": "ts-jest"
},
verbose: true
};
app/frontend/tsconfig.json
{
"compilerOptions": {
"baseUrl": "src",
"outDir": "dist",
"allowJs": true,
"checkJs": true,
"moduleResolution": "node",
"sourceMap": true,
"noImplicitAny": true,
"target": "esnext",
"module": "commonjs",
"lib": ["es6", "dom"],
"jsx": "react",
"strict": false,
"removeComments": true,
"types": ["jest"]
},
"typeRoots": ["node_modules/@types"],
"paths": {
"Components/*": ["src/components/*"]
},
"include": ["src/**/*"],
"exclude": ["node_modules", "__tests__"]
}
app/frontend/package.json
{
"scripts": {
"build": "webpack --mode development --watch",
"build-production": "node_modules/.bin/webpack --mode production",
"test": "jest",
"lint": "npx eslint src/**/* __tests__/**/* --ext \".ts, .tsx\"",
},
}
app/.circleci/.config.yml
version: 2
jobs:
build:
...
steps:
- run:
name: run tests for frontend
command: npm test -- -u
working_directory: frontend
A: I've finally found out its solution.
According to this issue, I use tsconfig-paths and tsconfig-paths-jest.
So my setting-files have changed like below.
tsconfig.json
{
"compilerOptions": {
"baseUrl": ".",
"outDir": "dist/",
"allowJs": true,
"checkJs": true,
"moduleResolution": "node",
"sourceMap": true,
"noImplicitAny": true,
"target": "es6",
"module": "commonjs",
"lib": ["es5", "es6", "dom"],
"jsx": "react",
"strict": false,
"removeComments": true,
"types": ["node", "jest"],
"paths": {
"Components/*": ["src/components/*"]
}
},
"typeRoots": ["node_modules/@types"],
"include": ["src/**/*"],
"exclude": ["node_modules", "__tests__"]
}
jest.config.js
/* eslint-disable import/order */
/* eslint-disable @typescript-eslint/no-var-requires */
const tsconfig = require("./tsconfig.json");
const moduleNameMapper = require("tsconfig-paths-jest")(tsconfig);
module.exports = {
globals: {
"ts-jest": {
tsConfig: "tsconfig.json",
diagnostics: true
},
NODE_ENV: "test"
},
setupFilesAfterEnv: [`${__dirname}/src/setupTests.ts`],
moduleDirectories: ["node_modules", 'src'],
moduleFileExtensions: ["ts", "tsx", "js", "jsx", "json"],
transform: {
"^.+\\.tsx?$": "ts-jest"
},
verbose: true,
moduleNameMapper
};
And my tests worked well in CircleCI, but I still have no idea why these tests
had worked in my local before this solution.
A: tsconfig-paths-jest is not usable in Jest >23. For current Jest 26 I got it working via: https://kulshekhar.github.io/ts-jest/docs/getting-started/paths-mapping/
jest.config.js
const { pathsToModuleNameMapper } = require('ts-jest');
const { compilerOptions } = require('./tsconfig');
module.exports = {
preset: 'ts-jest',
testEnvironment: 'node',
moduleNameMapper: pathsToModuleNameMapper(compilerOptions.paths, { prefix: '<rootDir>/src/' } )
};
tsconfig.json "compilerOptions"
"baseUrl": "./src",
"paths": {
"@models/*": [ "./models/*" ],
"@inputs/*": [ "./inputs/*" ],
"@tests/*": [ "./__tests__/*" ],
"@resolvers/*": [ "./resolvers/*" ],
"@seeds/*": [ "./seeds/*" ],
"@index": [ "./index.ts" ],
"@ormconfig":[ "../ormconfig.ts" ]
},
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package io.restassured.module.webtestclient.internal;
import io.restassured.authentication.NoAuthScheme;
import io.restassured.config.LogConfig;
import io.restassured.filter.Filter;
import io.restassured.filter.log.LogDetail;
import io.restassured.filter.log.RequestLoggingFilter;
import io.restassured.internal.LogSpecificationImpl;
import io.restassured.internal.RequestSpecificationImpl;
import io.restassured.module.webtestclient.specification.WebTestClientRequestLogSpecification;
import io.restassured.module.webtestclient.specification.WebTestClientRequestSpecification;
import java.io.ByteArrayOutputStream;
import java.io.PrintStream;
import java.util.Collections;
import java.util.Set;
public class WebTestClientRequestLogSpecificationImpl extends LogSpecificationImpl implements WebTestClientRequestLogSpecification {
private final WebTestClientRequestSpecificationImpl requestSpecification;
public WebTestClientRequestLogSpecificationImpl(WebTestClientRequestSpecificationImpl requestSpecification) {
this.requestSpecification = requestSpecification;
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification body() {
return body(shouldPrettyPrint(toRequestSpecification()));
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification body(boolean shouldPrettyPrint) {
return logWith(LogDetail.BODY, shouldPrettyPrint);
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification all() {
return all(shouldPrettyPrint(toRequestSpecification()));
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification all(boolean shouldPrettyPrint) {
return logWith(LogDetail.ALL, shouldPrettyPrint);
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification everything() {
return all();
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification everything(boolean shouldPrettyPrint) {
return all(shouldPrettyPrint);
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification headers() {
return logWith(LogDetail.HEADERS);
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification cookies() {
return logWith(LogDetail.COOKIES);
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification ifValidationFails() {
return ifValidationFails(LogDetail.ALL);
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification ifValidationFails(LogDetail logDetail) {
return ifValidationFails(logDetail, shouldPrettyPrint(toRequestSpecification()));
}
@Override
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification ifValidationFails(LogDetail logDetail, boolean shouldPrettyPrint) {
ByteArrayOutputStream byteArrayOutputStream = new ByteArrayOutputStream();
PrintStream printStream = new PrintStream(byteArrayOutputStream);
requestSpecification.getLogRepository().registerRequestLog(byteArrayOutputStream);
return logWith(logDetail, shouldPrettyPrint, printStream);
}
public WebTestClientRequestSpecification params() {
return logWith(LogDetail.PARAMS);
}
private WebTestClientRequestSpecification logWith(LogDetail logDetail, boolean prettyPrintingEnabled, PrintStream printStream) {
LogConfig logConfig = requestSpecification.getRestAssuredWebTestClientConfig().getLogConfig();
boolean shouldUrlEncodeRequestUri = logConfig.shouldUrlEncodeRequestUri();
Set<String> blacklistedHeaders = logConfig.blacklistedHeaders();
requestSpecification.setRequestLoggingFilter(new RequestLoggingFilter(logDetail, prettyPrintingEnabled, printStream, shouldUrlEncodeRequestUri, blacklistedHeaders));
return requestSpecification;
}
private WebTestClientRequestSpecification logWith(LogDetail logDetail) {
RequestSpecificationImpl reqSpec = toRequestSpecification();
return logWith(logDetail, shouldPrettyPrint(reqSpec));
}
private RequestSpecificationImpl toRequestSpecification() {
return new RequestSpecificationImpl("", 8080, "", new NoAuthScheme(),
Collections.<Filter>emptyList(), null, true,
requestSpecification.getRestAssuredConfig(), requestSpecification.getLogRepository(), null, true
);
}
private WebTestClientRequestSpecification logWith(LogDetail logDetail, boolean prettyPrintingEnabled) {
return logWith(logDetail, prettyPrintingEnabled, getPrintStream(toRequestSpecification()));
}
} | {
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In today's modern society, the Internet of Things has led to various objects having internet connectivity. As the adoption of IoT devices speeds up, the development of wearable devices has been rapidly advancing in recent years. However, one of the barriers to adoption for devices such as smartwatches and smart glasses is the need to frequently charge them or change cells. One hope to deal with this issue is ambient power generation or energy harvesting, converting energy sources in the area such as light, vibrations, heat, and wind into electricity. As it generates its own electricity, ambient power is said to be the ultimate in energy saving technology, and technology that is receiving particular attention for potential to encourage adoption of wearable devices which consume minimal power are biofuel cells generating power from bodily fluids such as human sweat and urine.
This Tokyo University of Science press tour will cover the frontlines of research, including some experiments being carried out, with a focus on research to bring about a safe society: 1) Disaster prevention and revealing the mechanisms of complex disasters, and 2) Development of biofuel cells, a form of ambient power.
1. Earthquakes and Flooding/Tsunami, Working Against Continuous Natural Disasters: Revealing the Mechanisms of Complex Disasters at the First Large Scale Experimental Facility in Japanese Universities
At the Hydraulics Laboratory of the Department of Civil Engineering of the Tokyo University of Science, they are carrying out experiments to replicate complex disasters involving earthquakes and flooding or tsunami at a scale that was not possible before, using the first authentic experimental waterway (33 meters long, 1 meter high, and 0.6 meters wide) at a Japanese university, which was completed on the Noda Campus in June 2017.
Facilities where they can carry out experiments simulating the conditions of the types of complex disasters unique to Japan are rare. For the experiments, a 50-centimeter-tall model of an embankment is made using dirt in the waterway, with asphalt pavement covering the top. By applying strong seismic motion of approximately 800 gals, equivalent to the 1995 Kobe earthquake, causing the earth embankment to subside, followed by simulating flooding, they were able to confirm the results of subsidence and damage from earthquakes, and the reduced resilience of the embankment. There are hopes that the experiments carried out here will contribute to future disaster prevention through the development of stronger river embankments and seawalls that are more resistant to earthquakes, floods, and tsunami, providing more time to evacuate.
The press tour will hear from Professor Yasuo Nihei about experiments simulating complex disasters including earthquakes and floods or tsunami, and have an opportunity to film and photograph an experiment.
*The experiment will take place in two parts, with the seismic motion induced first, followed by swapping the waterway to carry out the flooding/tsunami experiment.
2. Wearable Devices Using Biofuel Cells, the Ultimate in Saving Energy: As Measures to Fight Heat Exhaustion and Reduce the Burden of Nursing Care Workers
Tokyo University of Science Faculty of Science and Technology lecturer Dr. Isao Shitanda is working on developing self-powered wearable devices. Using biofuel cells which generate power electricity from lactic acid, glucose and other elements in sweat and urine as a power source, a small, thin wearable sensor calculates the lactic acid and glucose levels in the body in real time, and sends the results wirelessly. This device acts as both a power source and a sensor, and could be used to help prevent heat exhaustion in athletes and construction workers, as well as having uses in nursing care and various other situations.
For example, a wearable biofuel battery Dr. Shitanda developed that is made of paper and generates electricity using urine sugars could be combined with simple circuits and put in underwear in order to act as a sensor sending a message wirelessly when urine is detected. This would make it possible, for example, to monitor whether the residents of a nursing care facility have wet themselves or not, and could help reduce the burden on nursing care and hospital workers. Since it is a simple setup using bodily fluids to generate electricity, it has an extremely small environmental cost. With the cells being small, light, and made of paper, the greater part of them can be printed, thus reducing manufacturing costs.
Dr. Shitanda is also developing a self-powered wearable device including a biofuel battery which uses the lactic acid found in sweat as fuel. By combining this device with a printable wearable ion sensor, in the future it will be a self-powered device which can measure the concentration of salt and lactic acids in bodily fluids. This device could detect the risk of heat exhaustion based on the salt concentration in sweat, which could help prevent heat exhaustion among construction workers during the summer, along with other applications such as monitoring fatigue in athletes and early detection of illnesses.
The press tour will hear from Dr. Shitanda about the development of wearable devices with biofuel cells, and be able to see how the salt concentration in sweat is monitored using a wearable ion sensor on the arm and an exercise bike.
[Tour Details]
Place: Tokyo University of Science Noda Campus
7:45 Meet at Nippon Press Center Building
7:55-8:50 Travel by bus from Nippon Press Center Building to Tokyo University of Science Noda Campus
Hydraulics Laboratory 1
-Introduction of research by Professor Yasuo Nihei (complex disasters combining earthquakes and floods, development of technology to strengthen river embankments), Q&A
-Seismic motion experiment (filming and photographing allowed)
Dr. Shitanda's Laboratory
-Explanation by Dr. Isao Shitanda of his research on a thin sensor that will detect the risk of heat exhaustion
-Explanation of research and outlook for practical availability, Q&A session
11:45-12:45 Lunch at Ueshima Coffee House (on Noda Campus)
-Flooding experiment (filming and photographing allowed)
15:00 Arrive at Nippon Press Center Building
2. Qualification: Bearer of Gaimusho Press Registration Card
3. Cost:Free of charge
4. Participants: Limited to 10 applicants.
(Only one reporter or one photographer from each company, but two participants from each TV team will be acceptable.)
*If the number of applicants exceeds 10, an upper limit may be set on the number of participants from each country/region.
5. FPCJ Contact:Nozomi Suzuki and Takako Nakano (Tel: 03-3501-5251 | E-mail: [email protected])
6. Remarks:
This tour is organized by the Tokyo University of Science and planned and operated by the FPCJ.
The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Neither the organizer nor FPCJ will be liable for any inconvenience, trouble or accidents that might occur during the tour.
There may be some restrictions on photographing and filming at the tour sites. Please follow the instructions of the staff in charge.
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France: More than 2,500 break virus restrictions at illegal rave
More than 2,500 people take part in an illegal rave in northern France, despite the nationwide curfew
An illegal warehouse rave that began on New Year's Eve in France in defiance of coronavirus precautions has been shut down by police after arrests and clashes.
Some of the 2,500 ravers in Lieuron near Rennes in Brittany had planned to party until Tuesday.
Police issued fines to revellers found leaving and the organisers were being identified as the party ended.
A number of party-goers were from the UK and Spain, police said.
Attendees clashed with police, setting fire to a car and throwing objects at officers attempting to shut the event down. At least three officers were injured.
Police broke up the three-day party that defied a nationwide curfew
A driver was apprehended with turntables, speakers and a generator in the boot of the vehicle, according to French TV station BFM TV.
Police trying to stop the event faced "fierce hostility from many partygoers", a statement from local authorities said.
But at 05:30 local time on Saturday the ravers began to accept the party was over and started to leave the two disused warehouse hangars, the local prefecture said.
Some revellers said they were hoping to stay until Tuesday
Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said on Twitter that trucks, sound equipment and generators were seized at the scene and an investigation has been opened.
More than 1,200 fines were issued for non-compliance with the curfew, not wearing a mask and attending an illegal gathering, Mr Darmanin said.
Camion, matériel de sons et générateurs ont été saisis dans le lieu de la #raveparty illégale. L'enquête se poursuit et les gendarmes poursuivent leurs investigations et leurs contrôles afin que cet événement illicite soit durement sanctionné.
— Gérald DARMANIN (@GDarmanin) January 2, 2021
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On Friday authorities said they had opened a sanitary cordon around the party and anyone leaving the event was urged to self-isolate for seven days.
One of the party-goers, who gave his name as Jo, told the AFP news agency that "very few had respected social distancing" at the event.
A number of people slept in their cars before returning to dance, Le Monde newspaper reports.
One reveller told Le Monde that the rave was "very well organised" with food stalls inside.
Another, who came with four friends from Finisterre in north-west France, told the newspaper that she had wanted to "escape" for a few hours.
On Friday an interior ministry crisis meeting was held and all vehicle exits from the rave were blocked as police sought to shut down the party.
Police issued more than 200 fines
France introduced strict rules ahead of the New Year including a curfew from 20:00 until 06:00.
More than 100,000 police officers were deployed across the country to break up parties and enforce the curfew.
Officers were instructed to break up underground parties as soon as they were reported, fine participants and identify the organisers.
France has recorded more than 2.6 million coronavirus cases and 64,892 deaths since the pandemic began.
Officers elsewhere in Europe have also had to break up events in recent days.
Police dispersed a mass gathering near the Spanish city of Barcelona on Saturday where 300 people had been partying for more than 40 hours.
Three footballers from London-based football team Tottenham Hotspur were photographed at a Christmas party last week in breach of coronavirus regulations.
And in Essex, an illegal New Year's Eve party damaged All Saints Church near Brentwood. Church authorities have since received hundreds of pounds to pay for repairs.
Image source, EPA
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incremental changes that were specified in other RFCs.
the acquisition of such information by programs.
outside of the scope of this standard.
included in section 3 represents messages as they MUST be created.
specified in the syntax SHOULD be used over any of the others.
for purposes of this standard.
Section 6 is a bibliography of references in this document.
Section 7 contains the editor's address.
Appendix C has copyright and intellectual property notices.
refers to this range of characters as simply "US-ASCII characters".
the scope of this standard.
(i.e., a line with nothing preceding the CRLF).
sections 3 and 4 of this standard.
"unfolding" as described in section 2.2.3).
described above. These are referred to as "structured" field bodies.
bodies is given along with their syntax.
either in the prose or in a comment next to the syntax.
while section 4 adds grammar for interpretation of messages.
are in turn used as parts of the higher-level tokens defined later.
refer to in other parts of this document.
a tokenization point in lexical analysis.
section 3.2.5. Comments may nest.
for "CFWS" is defined for places where comments and/or FWS can occur.
entirely of WSP characters and nothing else.
zone MUST be within the range -9959 through +9959.
address is described in section 3.4.1.
of the recipient in parentheses as a comment following the addr-spec.
to avoid confusing such implementations.
which are uninterpreted for the purposes of this standard.
the syntax. It is, nonetheless, required.
appears in the Notes column.
difference between the three fields is how each is used.
but SHOULD NOT appear in the "To:" or "Cc:" fields.
is implementation dependent and is beyond the scope of this document.
Though optional, every message SHOULD have a "Message-ID:" field.
"References:" fields as appropriate, as described below.
construct without the internal CFWS.
the identity of the message and therefore the original "Message-ID:"
that appears (or does not appear) in the message.
the parent messages, then the new message will have no "In-Reply-To:"
discouraged and how to do so is not defined in this document.
side within the scope of that domain.
contain text or folding white space.
the contents of the "Subject:" field body of the original message.
and phrases that might be useful for the recipient.
others (identified in the "Resent-From:" field).
them is outside of the scope of this document.
standard. They MUST conform to the syntax of an optional-field.
field name specified elsewhere in this standard.
section 3, they MUST be accepted and parsed by a conformant receiver.
to the implementation to deal with messages robustly.
value 0. Bare CR and bare LF are added to obs-text and obs-utext.
provides for "empty" elements in a comma-separated list of phrases.
specifications that were used in earlier versions of this standard.
way in [RFC822] and are therefore unpredictable in their meaning.
equivalent to "+0100" through "+0900" respectively; "K", "L", and "M"
are equivalent to "+1000", "+1100", and "+1200" respectively; "N"
there is out-of-band information confirming their meaning.
such a list with nothing in between them.
full syntax is given in [RFC2821].
using the first method described in section 3.6.3, where the "Bcc:"
3.6.3 is used, the blind recipient's address appears in the "Bcc:"
blind recipient to other recipients.
Information Interchange, ANSI X3.4, 1986.
- 1986-05-01, ISO 2022, 1986.
Internet Message Bodies", RFC 2048, November 1996.
and RFC 1035, November 1987.
list includes everyone who sent e-mail concerning this document.
"----" lines are not part of the message itself.
group recipient named Undisclosed recipients.
it is optional in the current syntax as well.
1. Period allowed in obsolete form of phrase.
2. ABNF moved out of document to [RFC2234].
3. Four or more digits allowed for year.
4. Header field ordering (and lack thereof) made explicit.
5. Encrypted header field removed.
6. Received syntax loosened to allow any token/value pair.
7. Specifically allow and give meaning to "-0000" time zone.
8. Folding white space is not allowed between every token.
9. Requirement for destinations removed.
10. Forwarding and resending redefined.
11. Extension header fields no longer specifically called out.
17. Three digit years interpreted, but not allowed for generation.
22. Comments between field name and colon not allowed.
25. Tightened semantics of resent fields as informational only.
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Man Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Trafficking Charge In Savannah Court
More than 45 pounds were seized in container transported to Augusta September 30, 2020 at 2:36 pm
Filed Under:Augusta, Drug, El Gallo, Fausto Ramos, Jimmy Pujols, Rudy Polanco, Savannah, trafficking
SAVANNAH, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) – The second of two men pled guilty to a federal drug trafficking charge after federal agents seized more than 45 pounds of cocaine from a Savannah shipment.
Jimmy Alexander Pujols, a/k/a "El Gallo," 35, pled guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute 5 Kilograms or More of Cocaine in U.S. District Court, said Bobby L. Christine, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia.
The co-defendant in the case, Fausto Mendez Ramos, a/k/a "Rudy Reyes Polanco," 40, earlier pled guilty to Conspiracy to Import a Controlled Substance.
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Colorful Guy Fieri discusses new projects, criticism and the Triple D effect during a recent visit to Disney Springs near Orlando.
It didn't go smoothly. Guy Fieri was visiting Disney Springs — the reimagined dining, retail and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort — for the relaunch of Planet Hollywood. The restaurant had been completely overhauled, transformed into a four-story stargazing observatory with a newly expanded outdoor terrace and bar, as well as a state-of-the-art, 4,500-square-foot interactive video wall. Fieri was on hand to introduce the media to the restaurant's "Big Bite Burgers" and signature sandwiches, a menu he has personally created for Planet Hollywood.
Only, the fire marshal was having none of it. Every "t" must be crossed, every "i" dotted, every inspection passed with flying colors before a restaurant is cleared to open.
It was not cleared. Public relations folks scurried, camera crews schlepped equipment from the video wall level down to the vestibule and then, at the strong urging of the fire marshal, all the way out to the sidewalk in front. Our photographer was briefly trapped inside with gear while a bevy of "Big Bite Burger" samples began to look a little long in the tooth in the afternoon sun.
Amid the chaos, Fieri, 49, wearing one of his black "Knuckle Sandwich" T-shirts, dark shades and a bemused smile, took a seat and began to graciously answer my questions. He had done precisely this with interviewers for the previous eight hours, but maybe that's what it takes to be the winner of The Next Food Network Star and the star of Guy's Big Bite; Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives; Guy's Grocery Games; and a whole bunch of other cooking, food and food-ish television shows.
So, Guy, tell us a little bit about what you're going to be doing here for Planet Hollywood Observatory.
I was asked by the Planet Hollywood team to come down to Orlando and create a specific section of their menu doing Guy Fieri burgers and sandwiches.
They didn't think of you for salads?
No, (but) don't get me wrong. I can rock a salad. I'm a big salad fan myself. But they wanted specifically the burgers, so I brought down my team and I brought down a pretty wide variety of burger styles, and we agreed on this. We've got something that's going to wow the crowds.
A friend of mine, Ray Lampe, or Dr. BBQ, said to start this interview with the real Guy story, about all the mom-and-pop restaurants you've saved, and in some cases made big successes. He said there's a waitress at Munch's in St. Petersburg who saved $40,000 after the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives starring Munch's aired. Is that something you hear a lot?
The Triple D effect is a real thing. It's really hard for someone who doesn't own a restaurant to understand the impact that Triple D has on the show. It's not me. I'm just the guy who hosts the show. The show's bigger, much bigger than I am. It's a production team and a research team, and it's all these fantastic mom-and-pop joints around the country, now worldwide. And what it's about, it's highlighting mom-and-pops, Americana, family, people coming together making great food. A mom-and-pop restaurant in today's world cannot compete with chain restaurants in the advertising and marketing that is necessary. Triple D is a gigantic spotlight on somebody for a moment and it changes lives. It's awesome.
Do you think Triple D kind of invented the whole idea of television-based culinary tourism?
I think it's really Food Network. I really attribute a tremendous amount of the success that food tourism has had, if that is the term, to the great hosts and chefs on Food Network who have taken the time to show people what's available and how it works. I think it goes back to Robin Leach back in the day, opening people's eyes to the reality of how much more is going on out there than we all assume. I say to folks all the time, slow down, take a look around. Don't go to the obvious place that's in front of you across the street from your hotel. Ask the concierge: Where's a mom-and-pop place? Where's a place that's been here for 50 years?
You've always seemed to have a real affinity for Florida. And you've said great things about Miami. What is it about Florida that has resonated with you?
I've never met anybody that says, "I don't love Florida," okay? Look at it. You got the weather. You got the eclectic mix of people. You're surrounded by water almost completely. You've got so many cultures available, from Southern culture to the Eastern culture, to the Cuban culture, to the island culture. It's all here. If you can't find something to do in Florida, you're just boring, you know?
Speaking of Cuba, on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives recently, you went to Cuba with the family, right? What I was struck by is that you seemed surprised. Did it defy your expectations, did you learn something new, or did you have a new perspective on Cuban food or culture?
I'd always been a fan of Cuba. I enjoy cigars and was always taken by the mystique of Cuba. And disappointed in some of the stories, you know, the history of what had happened and where things were. You've got a country so close. We should have such a great relationship with it, you know? So when I went over, I really didn't go over with any expectations. I just went over with, "Give me what you got." The cars were amazing. They're stuck in time in a lot of aspects. The internet wasn't readily available, so people were living in kind of their own bubble. They had as many questions about our culture.
Food's great, people are endearing, the countryside is beautiful. The arts and the celebration of family is huge. I would go once a month if I could. I imagine I got to see it at a time when it was pretty young and precious, but I don't think it'll ever be too overly done. We got to go way out there in the tobacco fields and just met some amazing people, hardworking people. So, yeah, it's one of my favorite visits I've ever had.
What do you do when you eat something that you don't like? One of my editors' theories is that when you love something, you're like, "Mmmmm," you go pre-verbal. And that when you don't like something, you talk a lot.
Interesting perspective. People have tried to figure out the algorithm of how it works. You know, if I don't like it, you don't see it. That's just flat out.
Your mama taught you right?
I've got a lot of people counting on me. I'm not saying everything on the menu in that restaurant is great. I'm telling you about the few items that I chose, and I'm telling you the way the people are, and I'm telling you the comments that I've gotten from other guests. Those things are all true. But if I don't like it, you don't see it. Have I walked out of restaurants? Yeah. Have we not aired restaurants that we've shot? Yeah.
You notoriously dislike eggs. How do you get around them, and are there any exceptions?
You have to avert your gaze? I'm not going to ask you about the notorious New York Times Pete Wells review of your Times Square restaurant Guy's American Kitchen & Bar, but in terms of criticism, how do you not have that affect you, or how do you get to the next place?
That's the beautiful thing about our country, freedom of speech. But you don't have to listen to anything you don't enjoy. I really take opinions and recommendations and considerations from people who I respect and I believe have validity. We share a friend, Ray Lampe, Dr. BBQ. If Ray Lampe called me and said, "Hey, you know, I went to your restaurant and I had the burger and this wasn't right," I'd listen with open ears. But you've got to consider the source, you know? I've got so many other positive, awesome things going on. Not that I'm not aware of always trying to get to the next level. I'm not crazy to think that I can't do better. I absolutely can do better. I strive to do better every day, as a chef, as a dad, as a person and as a man.
So, how did the red Camaro thing start? What's the backstory of that car? And where does it live and is it something you really drive?
I stole it. No, we were going town to town shooting the pilot for the show, borrowing cars from people. It has to be a convertible so we can have the camera shots inside of the car. Cars are too dark otherwise. So we had to have a convertible, and I said, you know what? That convertible Camaro we drove, that's the car, because I'm a Chevy guy. And the producer went and bought the exact car we'd borrowed. And that car wasn't in very good shape. I mean, it was kind of falling apart. So we used that for a couple seasons and then I went and bought my own Camaro, restored it, did it exactly the way I wanted it. If it's going to be the face of the show, it'd better be a righteous ride.
Everyone said I had to ask you about the hairstyle. How did it start? Is it evolving?
Boring topic. Move on. These questions are getting old. You're slipping.
Okay. How about favorite meal as a child?
My parents are both really good cooks. My dad was the one who probably had the most influence on me cooking because he would always challenge me to try different things. I mean, I was eating sushi when I was 8. But my favorite was when we got to have something like Italian sausage in tomato sauce, spaghetti or taco night.
Was this like Ortega taco shells?
Oh gosh, no. My parents were way too hippie for that. No, we were making our own tortillas. I grew up eating real food. My mom baked bread. I mean, no one wanted to trade lunch with me, you know?
You were the kid with the brown bread?
Yes. I make my kids make their own lunch. My son Ryder is in fifth grade now, and when he started fourth grade he had to be able to make his own breakfast. When he started fifth grade, he had to make his own lunch. And so he makes his own lunch. I told him, sixth grade is right around the corner. You'll be learning to do your own laundry. I think these are life skills kids need to have.
Any other projects on the horizon for you, Guy?
We're getting ready to do a big project in Dubai. And we're getting ready to do South Africa. We just opened in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, and we're talking about doing a couple more stateside projects. We're rockin' and rollin' in Las Vegas and just opened Philadelphia. Planet Hollywood's Robert Earl is a great guy and quite a mentor for what can happen. You've got to think big to be big, and he's definitely opened my eyes to quite a few things.
But it doesn't stop. Just when we think it's going to be a mellow third quarter, something will come up. I'm having the greatest time in my life, you know? I've got healthy kids, a wonderful wife, my mom and dad, great friends, a great company and a great team inside of my company. I'm working in the industry that I've always wanted to be in, and I get to do it to the highest level. | {
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Depleted uranium is a byproduct of nuclear reactions. When it is produced by nuclear power plants, it is considered radioactive waste. The half-life of depleted uranium is 4.46 billion years. It
When used as a weapon, in ammunition that is spread indiscriminately over country-sides, this radioactive chemical will be a part of the atmosphere for literally billions of years. It has been estimated that 800 tons of Depleted Uranium has been used in Afghanistan, which is the radioactive equivalent of roughly 83,000 Nagasaki bombs. Rain captures the dust clouds, which then contaminates ground water and food sources, making great swaths of land toxic and uninhabitable.
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Buy toys? Here's what industry watchers are trending at
By Michael Lee
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TORONTO (CTV Network) – With a seemingly endless list of choices, finding the right toy this holiday season may seem like a daunting task. Higher costs will certainly be a priority for many families, with the toy industry certainly not being exempt from inflation. But as industry watchers tell CTVNews.ca, there are plenty of options, including budget-friendly ones, for every type of person. Here are the toys they're on the lookout for:
SQUISHMALLOWS Squishmallows took first place in this year's Toy of the Year Awards from New York's The Toy Foundation. On November 21, the foundation announced that the collectible plushies had won Toy of the Year and People's Choice awards. "Squishmallows continues to resonate with toy lovers around the world for the wide range of characters to collect and the convenience the plush products offer at a time when social and emotional health are top priorities for consumers and retailers alike," The Toy Foundation said in a press release. The "feel good" toys evoke positive emotions in everyone, from toddlers to adults, said Kristin Morency Goldman, a spokeswoman for The Toy Association, which oversees The Toy Foundation. "They come in so many different animals, characters and themes that you can find the perfect match for every kid on your holiday shopping list," she said in an email to CTVNews.ca. "They're not only fun to collect – they're a comforting companion to cuddle and hug. And thanks to their bright colors and unique designs, they make a great addition to bedroom decor. It's not hard to see why Squishmallows took home the top honors."
THE 'BIG REVEAL' The Toy Insider from the USA presented a list of five hottest Christmas toys that stood out from the crowd. Included in the list is another collectible plushie, Cats Vs Pickles, a popular, budget-friendly choice that comes in a variety of sizes and with a wide age appeal, Madeleine Buckley, Toy Insider senior editor, told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview. "Everyone loves cute things," she said. The unboxing element and the surprise of not knowing what you're getting also make it "still incredibly relevant and prevalent in hot toy trends," Buckley added. And this year Magic Mixies returns, a toy dubbed "worse than 'Tickle Me Elmo'" by the New York Post due to the Christmas frenzy it caused in 2021, with many retailers reporting the hit item is out of stock is. But where last year's toy featured a big reveal from a magic cauldron, this time kids can use their magic wand to conjure a magic mixie out of a crystal ball. Buckley said this "big reveal" has become a big trend in the toy industry in recent years. And with Magic Mixies, that revelation can be made again and again. "So it's a very, very cool, visually very exciting reveal," Buckley said.
SCIENTIFIC TOYS AND OLD FAVORITES Making it onto Toy Insider's list of this year's top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) gifts, LeapFrog's Magic Adventures Microscope captures hundreds of videos and photos of flowers, animals, Food and more from the BBC published at the time were displayed with interactive slides. Despite selling for a higher price, Buckley said it uses technology in a "smart" way that's also appealing. "It has this tremendous wealth of content that comes with the microscope," she said. Also of note, according to Toy Insider, are the Play-Doh Ultimate Ice Cream Truck Playset — something that's caused a lot of excitement at a few industry events this year with its creative potential and storage capacity, Buckley said — and Adventures with Lego's Peace Starter Course , inspired by the Super Mario video games.
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I have a Noctua NH-U12S on my desktop tower.
Noctua are good quality, decent cooling block and quiet fans, simple fixings, though rather too expensive in the UK.
Also use Intel CPUs rated up to 90°C use.
When adding after-market cpu coolers.
with the cooler you intend to install.
or onto the motherboard and cpu.
between the current heatsink and cpu has become degraded?
to see if this might help?
Last edited by Geosammy; 11 Apr 2017 at 02:34.
So after cleaning it up, and then applying arctic silver thermopaste on the cpu due it had been worn out, the temperature which on start up was 55c, now is 35c.
So last minute before ordering the CPU cooler, and fans, I believe I got lucky digging more into it.
Nice job, way to go!
Nice just keep in mind few things and quirks about that series of AMD processors. Idle temperature readings are notoriously unreliable and oft wrong by 10 or more degrees even reading them in BIOS. CPUID-HW Monitor and bunch of other programs don't get CPU temps right always, AOD (AMD OverDrive) is much more accurate and provides other utilities for testings and benchmarking.
Hi Mike, I installed the AMD overdrive and these were the results. thank for the AMD recommendation.
I don't know if you noticed but temperature is displayed as a margin to 62C when it should start throttling. So your actual temp is 28c. When you load CPU that number will start to get smaller as temps go up. Anything above 10c is excellent, 0 to 10 good enough.
You can also make use of Board Status pane as well as Logging which will give you temps and other data during use to view later and find minimum and max on all parameters. You can also run stability test while logging.
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Tomás Medina Caracas also known as Tomás Molina Caracas and Negro Acacio (15 March 1965 – 1 September 2007) was a Colombian guerrilla member of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) considered by Colombian authorities the man in charge of the illegal drug trade business and the head of the Eastern Bloc's 16th Front of this rebel group.
He gained notoriety during the FARC-Government peace process (1999-2002) acting as a negotiator. He was also known for being the associate of Brazilian drug dealer Fernandinho Beiramar and for participating in an illegal arms deal of 10,000 AK-47s for the FARC through the Peruvian government official Vladimiro Montesinos, an adviser of former president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori. Medina Caracas was killed on 1 September 2007 in a Colombian Army military operation in eastern Colombia within the municipality of Cumaribo near the border with Venezuela.
Medina Caracas had between 17 and 23 legal processes pending with the Attorney General of Colombia, requesting his capture and a red corner notice issued by the INTERPOL. The Colombian Army spent two years searching for Medina Caracas, with him escaping from most of the operations carried out to find him. Just in Colombia, Medina Caracas was charged with narcotrafficking, delinquency, kidnapping, torture, first degree murder, terrorism, extortion and robbery.
Early years
Medina Caracas was of negroid origin. He became a teacher in a public school in the town of Santander de Quilichao, northern Cauca Department near the vereda known as Mary López where he was born. He later joined the FARC in May 1987 when he was 22 years old under the supervision of guerrilla leader Iván Márquez, a high-ranking member within the FARC chain of command. Apparently his nickname "Negro Acacio" was given by "Mono Jojoy" after one of the "heroes" of the Cuban Revolution.
References
External links
Medina-Caracas, Tomas DEA profile
1965 births
2007 deaths
Deaths by firearm in Colombia
Members of FARC
Colombian drug traffickers
Colombian guerrillas killed in action
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Official Journal of the European Union
Opinion of the European Committee of the Regions — Initiative for the sustainable development of the blue economy in the western Mediterranean
Samuel Azzopardi (MT/EPP), Councillor, Rabat Citta Victoria, Local Council, Gozo
Reference document:
Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament and the Council, the Committee of the Regions and the European Economic and Social Committee — Initiative for the sustainable development of the blue economy in the western Mediterranean
COM(2017) 183 final, SWD(2017) 130 final
THE EUROPEAN COMMITTEE OF THE REGIONS
welcomes the communication and the accompanying Framework for Action — Initiative for the sustainable development of the blue economy in the western Mediterranean, adopted on 19 April 2017 by the European Commission;
supports the proposed measures to ensure a safe, secure and clean maritime space, better governance of the sea and sustainably managed oceans;
recalls and fully supports the Union for the Mediterranean Ministerial Declaration on the Blue Economy wherein participating countries were invited and encouraged to explore the added value and feasibility of appropriate maritime strategies at sub-regional level, and build on the experience of the 5+5 Dialogue. In October 2016, the foreign affairs ministers of Algeria, France, Italy, Libya, Malta, Mauritania, Morocco, Portugal, Spain and Tunisia encouraged further work on an initiative for the sustainable development of the blue economy, together with the Union for the Mediterranean Secretariat (1);
notes that the initiative recognises the fact that, to date, cooperation between the two shores remains limited and maintains that there is room for improvement;
recognises that the region offers considerable economic opportunities, and is renowned for its active ports and numerous tourists due to its cultural heritage, which can be further exploited in a sustainable manner;
recognises that the Mediterranean Sea is strategically located, geographically situated at the interface of three main continents, namely Europe, Africa and Asia. The Mediterranean Sea has always been a hub for culture and trade between its neighbouring countries and beyond;
recognises that the basin is notorious for its biodiversity and numerous marine protected areas;
recalls, inter alia, its earlier opinions on the Commission communication 'Towards an Integrated Maritime Policy' (2), on maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management (3), and on better protecting the marine environment, as well as its opinion entitled 'A new stage in the European policy on blue growth' (4);
is concerned about the fact that the Mediterranean region is highly affected by climate change (5);
recognises that the region is also associated with high youth unemployment, political instability and serious migration problems, all of which have the effect of harming the region's economic prospects;
while endorsing the initiative's primary focus on the west Mediterranean sea sub-basin, points out that this does not exclude in any way the possibility of extending its potential and goals to the other sub-basins of the Mediterranean;
notes that while there is real political will to resolve environmental, fisheries challenges and aquaculture, the region is still lacking appropriate awareness, dissemination and cross-sectoral evidence-based policymaking. Many shortcomings also remain in implementation and enforcement, in particular at the national and local levels (6);
stresses that the region is consistently subject to humanitarian challenges due to the influx of irregular migrants crossing from Africa and the Middle East to the southern European countries, which directly affects maritime border regions;
realises that maritime traffic is also a challenge in certain areas of the basin, which cannot be ignored considering the fact that the initiative, always in accordance with criteria of respect of environment and biodiversity, combating climate change, and sustainability, aims for further economic activity, which could lead to increased maritime traffic;
notes that the western Mediterranean region suffers from high youth unemployment rates; at the same time, many industrial sectors struggle to find workers with the required qualifications and skills;
welcomes the Commission's reference to a bottom-up approach, which is the approach best suited to encouraging local and regional governments to get involved in the initiative's measures;
Goal 1 — A safer and more secure maritime space
considers that unless safety and security measures are effectively in place and duly enforced in the region, the blue economy cannot operate sustainably and effectively. Consequently, it recommends that the regional authorities on the two shores strive to cooperate and effectively improve the existing situation;
is concerned that to date 'cooperation between coastguards across the two shores remains limited and the real-time response to emergency situations at sea still need to be improved' (7); and agrees with the actions intended to promote cooperation among coastguards across the two shores particularly by addressing the existing skills gaps in maritime security; considers it commendable to exchange knowledge and share data, particularly with respect to marine traffic;
concurs with the actions encouraging partners to intensify their efforts to improve their existing capacity in order to address unregulated and illegal human activities and to counter marine pollution within the sea basin, such as the smuggling of migrants and illegal fishing, as well as the development of tools in an effort to improve the response to marine pollution. It is concerned about the fact that local and regional economies might not be in a position to financially equip themselves appropriately in terms of capacity building;
recalls and fully supports the recent Council Conclusions (8) on international ocean governance, which promote a more coherent approach among regions;
Goal 2 — A smart and resilient blue economy
concurs that a smart and resilient blue economy can only be attained through the adoption of a culture of constant innovation and knowledge sharing and the promotion of sustainable competitiveness and economic activities. The Mediterranean region is particularly renowned for its flourishing maritime tourism sector, which needs to be sustained through innovation and diversification strategies, paying particular attention to the coastal, inland and submarine cultural and archaeological heritage;
concurs with the recommendation that stakeholders from the southern shore be invited to participate in the BLUEMED initiative and considers the BLUEMED initiative to be an important tool that essentially promotes joint actions for research and innovation. It calls for the coordination of marine and maritime research and innovation activities and for the creation of synergies between regional, national and EU investments, avoiding duplication and reducing fragmentation;
supports the development of new technologies and bio-based innovative industries, particularly if such efforts are primarily focused on developing sustainable products, and encourages the development of technologies and tailor-made solutions to mitigating climate change. This is especially the case in the sector of renewable marine energies and floating wind turbines, which are so well-suited to the Mediterranean;
supports the establishment of national and regional maritime clusters to create the ideal platforms for the economy to thrive through the development of innovative solutions. Considers clusters to foster and promote collaboration, knowledge sharing and entrepreneurship among small, medium and micro-enterprises;
reiterates (9) its call for the creation of a specific Knowledge and Innovation Community for the blue economy as a further measure for the development of skills and the transfer of ideas from marine research to the private sector; In this context, the Virtual Knowledge Centre (10), which is a tool of knowledge sharing for supporting the development of the blue economy and can be defined as a 'one-stop shop/online web portal allowing for the consolidation and sharing of general, technical and sectoral information related to marine and maritime affairs in the Mediterranean', can also be of added value;
restates the proposal made in opinion CdR 6622/2016 to establish regional or inter-regional blue economy platforms; points out that several Mediterranean regions could be good candidates for setting up such a platform, which would provide a mechanism for identifying projects, providing support for their implementation, and mobilising local, national and European financial tools. Such platforms would be managed by the regions and their selected projects would be financed under the Juncker Plan 2.0;
calls for interregional, national and transnational projects that are consistent with the strategic framework of the initiative and the S3 to be eligible for financing through the pooling of regional, national and European funds within a simplified framework and to qualify for a community bonus, without the need for new calls for projects;
stresses that entrepreneurship in the blue economy extends beyond operations in the Mediterranean sea. It is therefore important to plan appropriate support for businesses related to the blue economy on land such as fish processing plants, shipbuilding industry, onshore wind and photovoltaic installations;
emphasises the gaps that exists in education and skills that need to be addressed without further delay. Economic development and education go hand in hand and thus the partners need to take into consideration both of these socio-economic aspects to ensure the success of this initiative. Enhancing awareness of maritime professions is of crucial importance for attracting citizens to explore opportunities in the maritime and marine domain, thus mitigating the imbalance between job supply and demand that characterises the sector and helping to reduce the rate of unemployment. There is a particular paradox in the Mediterranean area that, while youth unemployment rates are among the highest in Europe, maritime companies in both emerging and traditional sectors are unable to find skilled staff;
agrees with the models that support the development and use of clean energy sources, including innovation in ocean energy and the sustainable use of energy for seawater desalination, following practices to minimise its impact on the seabed; endorses the proposals to promote energy efficiency and adaptation to climate change in coastal cities, green shipping and port infrastructure for alternative fuels, and the development of new tourist products and services, and to develop common technical standards for sustainable marine aquaculture across countries (11). It should be pointed out that even though these actions are essentially positive in their aims and goals, consideration should be given to struggling or small economies;
Goal 3 — Better governance of the sea
recognises that coastal and maritime areas have long been highly competitive and multifaceted, resulting in challenges for space allocation and scarce resources. The environmental concerns dominating our present day as a result of increasing pressures on natural resources raise the need for increased knowledge. Undoubtedly, an integrated approach to promoting the use of shared resources will lead to the development of new opportunities;
encourages development models based on cutting energy emissions, consumption and costs and increasing flexibility and reliability. Developing energy from biogenic, organic and waste residues will be crucial in this;
recognises and fully supports the importance of effective Maritime Spatial Planning regarding human activities in seas leading to coordinated efforts and mitigating possible conflicts of activities;
stresses and supports the actions highlighting the importance of marine scientific data and knowledge as one of the pillars for a resilient and innovative economy, whilst recognising the importance of updating the existing data in relation to environmental phenomena and climate change and making them available to the international scientific community and public administrations;
fully concurs with the actions set out to protect the marine environment and habitat against all kinds of pollution whilst proactively identifying zones for preservation such as the marine protected areas. Awareness campaigns are undoubtedly a move in the right direction;
supports regional coordination and cooperation through the implementation of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean mid-term strategy (2017-2020) towards the sustainability of Mediterranean and Black Sea fisheries. This will also ensure that the common fisheries policy is implemented more consistently at sub-basin level (12);
fully agrees with the action promoting the development of small-scale fisheries and aquaculture and the dissemination of best practices in order to enhance the fishing and aquaculture industry whilst ensuring proper regional data collection and scientific evaluations, in full respect of international legislation;
Governance and implementation
supports the establishment of the WestMED task force jointly with the Union for the Mediterranean which will include national focal points and the European Commission and will ensure the participation of regional and local authorities;
acknowledges the availability of various funding sources mainly through EU funding programmes that support various initiatives, depending on the nature of the project submitted, its scope and priorities;
Final recommendations
encourages the exchange of best practices, capacity building and cross-border cooperation between LRAs from all sides of the Mediterranean;
recommends to all parties to foster the exchange of knowledge and policy expertise in the LRAs, facilitating multi-level of governance in the management of resources and in relation to shared challenges in the WestMED area;
recommends promoting economically sustainable projects on a local and regional level and facilitating access to capital;
underlines the need to promote education and retraining projects and measures directed at lowering youth unemployment in cooperation with local and regional authorities, promoting labour mobility between sectors of the blue economy. Notes in this regard the role that local and regional authorities play in forecasting skills needs and matching them with labour market needs. The Member States should be aware of this role and provide LRAs with the right resources to facilitate the transition of young people from education into employment.
Brussels, 31 January 2018.
The President of the European Committee of the Regions
Karl-Heinz LAMBERTZ
(1) UfM Ministerial Declaration on the Blue Economy.
(2) Rapporteur: Michael Cohen, CdR 126/2010.
(3) Rapporteur: Paul O'Donoghue, CdR 3766/2013.
(4) Rapporteur: Hermann Kuhn, CdR 07256/2014, and rapporteur: Christophe Clergeau, NAT-VI/019.
(5) http://www.cmcc.it/publications/regional-assessment-of-climate-change-in-the-mediterranean-climate-impact-assessments
(6) {SWD(2017) 130 final}.
(8) Council Conclusions of 3 April 2017.
(9) NAT-V-44.
(10) http://www.med-vkc.eu/2016/
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Receiving the Fruits of Your Labor: Harvest time!
What seedlings have you planted that are ready to bear fruit?
Every interaction, choice to go left or right, 'yes' to something new and each renewed commitment to yourself is a seedling of possibility – a different track to take your future or a way to add to the track you are currently on.
We play with the seedlings in the ethers of fantasy land never acting to bring them to actualized form.
The seedlings can be under-fed and lacking nourishment, care and the space to grow they wither up and die.
We get a bit angry when the when's and how's of growth don't match our expectations.
When those seedlings out-create our original ask we get overwhelmed to receive all they desire to give to us.
We say no to the gift, turn away and stop the abundance of sustainable creation.
Growth and creation – whether it's a creative pursuit, a business or a relationship – go through certain cycles.
Creating the space for new creations to take root and sprout.
Pulling energy to feed and nourish them.
Action to clear the path and allow them to get as big as they desire.
What part of the cycle are you in now and what's required to move forward?
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Am i allowed to prop myself?
Seems piggish but doing it anyways.
Welcome to the world of GM'ing Phil.
Bet he finds a way to get fired in 2-3 years and collect his money. But he ain't making NY a winner.
Good drama there though. Always is with Phil around.
The combination of Phil and Dolan is not a good one..
Like I said.. imo Phil should have waited. There are a lot of coaches and situations that were or are on the brink of losing their jobs for one reason or another, he could have walked into a much better situation than the Knicks.
Plus he has history there.
Rather have him there than running the clippers post-Sterling.
yeah.. Phil doesn't look good.. looks stressed and looks like he gained 'stress' weight.
Pretty sure he'd much prefer to be training at the Lakers facility every day and coming home to Jeanie every night. But it was his choice to go to Dolan and accept the money and now unfortunately he has to deal with it. I can see him quitting soon if Dolan keeps being Dolan.. for the good of his health.
Although it had been known for months that Kerr was Jackson's primary target, Knicks ownership did not appear to support the hiring. This comes one month after the Daily News reported that Jackson and Dolan had already clashed over staff moves. ESPN later reported that Jackson wanted to revamp the medical staff but was rebuffed by Dolan, who promised Jackson full autonomy when the Knicks signed him to a five-year, $60 million contact in March to become the team's president of basketball operations.
Phil should have NEVER EVER EVER went to the Knicks in the first place and trusting Dolan is the biggest mistake he and anyone else that has ever worked with Dolan can make. Phil learned the hard way. Even being Phil Jackson isn't enough when Dolan is your boss. I don't know why anyone thought this or Dolan would change. Dolan is Phil's BOSS. Till that changes don't expect the Knicks to just because he's there.
Jim Dolan was not going to tell Phil "you can't hire Steve Kerr" but as a person involved in the talks said, "he sabotaged it."
sigh... Dolan will never change. Except he can have Phil's face whenever the Knicks fail instead of his own. Again.. just what he wanted.
Only Berman of the Post would report the Knicks spin that Phil Jackson low-balled his one and only coaching candidate, Steve Kerr.
Yes, Phil making $12 million per played hardball with Dolan's money, risked losing his only choice & ended up with egg on his face. Sure.
FYI: There is no salary cap for coaches and everyone at MSG is overpaid. But it was Phil who played hardball with Steve Kerr. Sure.
@dempseypost: W/Steve Kerr now at Golden St., if the Knicks made a move toward Nuggets Brian Shaw, he said he'd decline.
This is not good all around. Even the power of Phil Jackson isn't enough to make people want to work under Dolan. Unless Dolan leaves it's gonna stick this way from the looks of it.
Edited by Majesty, May 18, 2014 - 09:59 PM.
And to think how different things might have been if Phil had just accepted the Laker coaching position rather than want some time to think about it...or make it look like the lakers didnt want him.
At least he's going out with a bang...then another book deal.
Edited by kball, May 19, 2014 - 05:59 AM.
I think they should be glad they didnt get Kerr. He is built like a leader from all my observation. He is cool and calm, I' sure...but I dont see the toughness that I see in Hornacek, I dont see his players loving him like Mark Jackson.
Plus he came into the Suns, blew it up for old Shaq, to beat Tim Duncan's Spurs.
The time to wait was minimal. Not hiring PJ is ALL on the Lakers front office; just another blunder by them.
And going to the Knicks and trusting Dolan was a blunder by him. A blunder made by many people unfortunately.
One wonders really what things would be like right now if he was still in LA right now while the Lakers needed a coach at the moment or OKC, or Indiana or heck even Golden State or Detroit are better situations. Phil wouldn't have gotten as much money as the Knicks is offering him, but he could have walked into a much better situation where he isn't sabotaged at every corner and not really allowed to make any changes whatsoever because of his owner.
The sad thing is we all saw this coming, there were a few that thought because he was Phil Jackson he was going to instantly make all the decisions to change the Knicks. We said Dolan. It still wasn't listened to and suddenly the Lakers were making such a huge mistake not bringing him into the front office at Mitch's position and the Knicks were going to prosper severely because Phil would lead them to winning. The Knicks aren't doing anything with Phil there as long as Dolan is in charge and Phil answers to him. It's unfortunate really because Phil's ideas about getting a new medical staff and coaching etc were fine ones too. But when you start talking about removing some of "Dolan's" guys he suddenly doesn't care about winning long as he gets to hang with his homies. That's why the Knicks won't win and why Phil's talents are wasted. There's a reason Jeanie said what she said and seemed so confident that Phil will be away from the "job" within a few years. It may be even less than that.
Edited by Majesty, May 19, 2014 - 09:20 AM.
Pump your brakes. It's still early yet.
that's pretty much what Dolan wants Phil to think too. Sabotaging the hiring of Kerr and the medical staff idea no more than 2 months into the relationship is not a good sign.
If you are dating a girl and she hits you with a frying pan your first and second dates.. chances are she isn't good for your health.
Edited by Mr Terrific, May 19, 2014 - 12:15 PM.
as much as I'd like to post a Weird Al pic I shant out of respect and cause I worry about his health right now.
I can approach this statement in so many ways.
Edited by Windu, May 20, 2014 - 12:24 PM.
This is nothing, imagine the drama and coverage when it is Fisher headlining as possible coach in the off season.
25K? Really has to hurt PJ's pockets.
Edited by Windu, June 02, 2014 - 02:37 PM.
Today was a pretty nice interview with Phil during the Summer league game.
He talked about plans for the future being.
He wants to play Stoudamire at the Center and thinks it's his natural position as opposed to the 4.
He thinks Shane Larkin will be the starter.
He thinks Bargnani can also play the center for the Knicks.
Plans to play Dalembert off the bench cause he isn't a 30 minute a game kind of player.
Says their roster is a bit overstacked with guards and they need to get more size.
Says that he told Carmelo the team will not compete right away out of the blue and made him take a paycut the first 2 years of his contract so they could have a 'little' wiggle room and hope it's enough to sign someone significant in 2015 or 2016.
Expects the Knicks to contend, not this year, maybe next year, and hopefully by the 3rd year.
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Atalanta vs. Sampdoria Pick – Serie A July 8, 2020
By Kyle E in Soccer Picks — Jul 7th, 2020 8:46pm PDT
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The Serie A schedule continues on Wednesday with a full slate of action throughout the day. There are six matches on tap, including Atalanta welcoming Sampdoria to Gewiss Stadium. Atalanta are comfortably situated in the top-4 ahead of AC Milan. AC Milan have been coming on hard recently, but they're 14 points back of Atalanta and not much of a threat to play catch up.
Give credit to Milan, though, they've been coming on strong with wins over Lazio, and they beat Juventus in another upset on Tuesday. Juventus were on fire before Zlatan and company cooled them off. It was a come from behind win for AC Milan, with Juve taking a 2-0 lead at the 53rd minute mark on a Ronaldo goal.
Lazio botched a glorious opportunity to get right back into the thick of the race with Juventus. They had a very winnable match against Lecce in front of them, but lost 2-1 in a major upset. It's not crazy to see Milan beating Juventus, but Lazio losing against Lecce is a bit yikes. With a win for Lazio, they would have cut Juve's lead down to 4 points. However, Lazio remains 7 points behind Juve.
If Lavio ultimately finishes within 3 points of Juventus for the Serie A title, we can look back on yesterday as one of the main reasons for why Lazio aren't celebrating. Atalanta isn't catching the top spot in Serie A, but they look like a sure bet to go to the Champions League. The way I see it, that's a good thing for UEFA. Atalanta may not be good enough to be champions, but they're one of the more entertaining clubs in Europe.
Atalanta don't stop attacking, and while they tend to get too eager on the offensive end and prone to a counter-attack, their matches can be fun to watch. If you don't like watching keepaway football for 1-0 matches, then Atalanta should be a club that is on your must-watch list. They enter Wednesday with a record of 19-6-5 and 63 points. 9-5-16 Sampdoria, who enter in good form, will be looking for an upset on the road in this one. Head below for our free Atalanta vs. Sampdoria pick for July 8, 2020 in Serie A.
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Atalanta vs. Sampdoria Prediction:
Sampdoria are well aware that they're going to need to be aware defensively against Atalanta on Wednesday. They know that offensive pressure is coming, though most clubs don't know how to handle it. In any event, Sampdoria have been in the zone recently and may have an upset in their plans if they can catch Atalanta sleeping.
Sampdoria are coming off wins against SPAL, 3-0, and Lecce, 2-1. Those aren't the most difficult opponents, but since returning from the shutdown, Sampdoria has been competitive in all of their matches. They have 2-1 losses against Inter Milan, Roma, and Bologna. Sampdoria was hanging around and made it a game. They might be able to do the same on Wednesday, but Atalanta is a whole different challenge.
Atalanta are on a nine-match winning streak in Serie A competition. Their uptempo offence often causes serious issues for the opposition. Three of the top-10 scorers in Serie A belong with Atalanta. Josip Ilicic, Luis Muriel, and Duvan Zapata have all recorded at least 14 goals for Atalanta in the 2019-20 campaign. Alejandro Gomez leads Serie A with 15 assists on his resume.
They are first in goals by a significant margin. Atalanta has netted 83 goals, with the next closest club is Lazio with 66 goals. That's good for 2.77 goals per match in Serie A. At home, they've been slightly better with 2.8 goals netted per match. Simply put, Atalanta aren't competing for a Serie A title because of their defence. They've conceded 1.3 goals per match, and it goes up to 1.47 goals per match at home. Atalanta may get just a bit too aggressive at Gewiss Stadium, and it translates to counter-attack opportunities for their opponents.
Sampdoria had nothing going for their offence early in the season, but they've stopped playing back and are pressing a bit more now. In their previous two matches they have scored a total of 4 goals, and at least a goal in every match since returning to play in June. However, with 1.93 goals conceded per match on the road, it's within reason to expect Atalanta exploiting their defence. I envision a 3-1 or 3-2 win for Atalanta on Wednesday night in Italy.
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Maple syrup is a syrup derived from the SAP of the maple tree. For this purpose the sugar, red or black maple.
For the most part it manufactures Canada. The cult of maple in this country visible to the naked eye — a leaf of this tree is part of the national flag.
Collect the juice begins almost immediately with the onset of spring, during the so-called wailing of plants. After the required amount of juice has been collected, it is thickened, with the result that it turns out the syrup. The sugar in this process is not used. In order to obtain 1 liter of syrup, you need to collect at least 40 litres of juice.
Initially, to make it of steel in North America, and then this method spread to European countries. Now the vast majority of this fluid is made in Quebec which is in Canada.
Conventionally, the liquid is divided into two types American and canadian syrup. The difference lies in their transparency and density. In Canada, for the production of syrup followed carefully: there is a state Commission that oversees the purity and authenticity.
The taste of this syrup is sweet enough, the consistency — viscous, thick, color — noble dark red, transparent. This syrup is used solely for culinary purposes.
Preparing the syrup by hand, despite the fact that in the XXI century there are many opportunities in automating the manufacturing processes. Love it for the unique taste and the fact that he can change the hue of the food to which has been added.
Interestingly, the locals are very sensitive to the process of assembling the juice of the maple. During this period, settled winter, and near gathering places built houses, there are guest tables, as well as equipment that allows you to cook various Goodies with the juice of the maple. So, children eating delicious pancakes with syrup, and adults carvery.
It is gratifying that this syrup has no artificial impurities, that is, the product is natural a hundred percent. Color, viscosity, taste, aroma — all native.
In its structure, quite a lot of minerals such as zinc, iron, phosphorus, calcium, sodium and potassium, lots of vitamins of group B. Also, it contains and antioxidants, whose function is the prevention of diseases of the heart muscle and vascular system. They are also working on rejuvenation of the body.
This syrup is not a very high sugar content. For example, in honey it more. Natural sugars such as fructose in it and did not find, which is a plus for people watching their weight. For this reason, the maple syrup will suit people with unpleasant illness called diabetes. Another sugar, glucose, easily absorbed by the body.
The syrup is plant hormones that have complex effect on the pancreas, forcing it to work like a clock. Syrup prevents rather dangerous diseases such as breast cancer, brain and diabetes.
The product strengthens the body in General, useful in atherosclerosis and weak potency. Besides the fact that the syrup is delicious, it is also can be replaced by more harmful, especially for figures, products such as jam and sugar. He even considered one of the foods important for a healthy diet.
The caloric value of the syrup is not too high — 260 kcal.
Used maple syrup as a hostess at home and cooks in expensive restaurants. It can be served with pancakes and pancakes and waffles, add to ice cream. It is an excellent ingredient for baking, sauce and dessert. But not just with sweets this syrup is good: meats will get an interesting taste, if you feed them a small amount of this syrup.
Some pastry shops and bakeries replaces the sugar that makes many products more useful.
This product is quite harmless, and "fault" in this his naturalness. However, it should be noted that due to the fact that the syrup contains glucose, to get involved in maple syrup is not worth it. This product will be very useful, but in moderation. | {
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Cute, right? I bought three. I have no idea what they taste like, but guess what vegetarians, the marshmallow has no dead cow! So to sum it up, awesome packaging + vegetarian marshmallows = win.
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Operation to restore sight to orangutan shot more than 100 times 'very promising', says Cambridge vet
The orangutan Aan captured hearts around the world when she was shot 104 times, and could now be regaining her sight
Adam Care
17:36, 3 FEB 2017
Cambridge vet Claudia Hartley is confident orangutan Aan will soon be able to see again
A Cambridge vet is hopeful she has restored the sight of a critically-endangered orangutan who was blinded after being shot more than 100 times with an air rifle.
The plight of Aan captured the hearts of animal lovers across the world in 2012 after it was revealed she had been shot 104 times on a palm oil plantation in Indonesian Borneo.
Cambridge veterinarian ophthalmologist gives hope to critically-endangered orangutan blinded by air rifle
Earlier today volunteer veterinarian ophthalmologist Claudia Hartley performed a simple cataract operation on Aan's right eye at the Lamandau River wildlife reserve in Borneo, where the primate is being cared for by the Orangutan Foundation.
Indonesian vet Steven Daud looks on as Aan, under anaesthetic, is positioned carefully for surgery during the primate's operation at the Lamandau River wildlife reserve in Borneo (Image: PA)
She then removed the primate's left eye, which was blinded permanently by dozens of pellets in the attack, during the three-hour surgery which went ahead just before midday local time (4am GMT) on Friday.
The 44-year-old vet said the surgery could not have gone any better and that early signs looked "very promising".
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She said: "The surgery went very well, so we're pleased with how it went.
"I'd like to asses her better tomorrow when she's behaving a bit more normally.
"She's still quite sleepy and keeping the eye shut, so it's difficult to know how much she sees.
"If we shone a bright light in she would then scrunch her eye up, so I'm pretty sure she can recognise the light but we can't assess how well she sees food and trees and obstacles and those sort of things which is the more critical thing that we need to do."
Ms Hartley's team of four flew out earlier this week with 265lb (120kg) of equipment in an attempt to restore Aan's sight.
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Volunteer veterinarian ophthalmologist Claudia Hartley (left)
She was tranquillised with a blow dart so that she was sleepy enough to be carried out of her cage before the 45-minute procedure, similar to cataract surgery in humans.
The team then removed Aan's ruptured left eye in another half-hour operation.
They had intended to insert an artificial lens into the right eye but were unable to do so because the previous trauma had meant the capsule was not intact, Ms Hartley said.
She said she would continue monitoring Aan as the anaesthetic wears off and she becomes more active, at which point she will have a better idea of how much sight she has.
There are approximately 56,000 orangutans estimated to live in the wild in Borneo.
They are critically endangered and reproduce slowly, on average only once every seven to eight years.
Enclosure staff have described Aan, estimated to be between 10 and 12 years old, as a "clever" primate.
If the operation is successful, she will be kept in the enclosure for a further three to four weeks to ensure she continues her post-op medication before being released into the wild.
Orangutan Aan, under anaesthetic during the primate's operation at the Lamandau River wildlife reserve in Borneo (Image: PA)
Aan will be long-sighted if her vision is restored, Ms Hartley said, due to the team not being able to insert the lens.
In a similar case, the orangutan did very well despite not having the lens fitted, so the vet said she was hopeful the same outcome could be achieved with Aan.
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Director of the Orangutan Foundation Ashley Leiman said: "I'm very relieved the surgery went well. As she was still drowsy after the surgery, it is still a waiting game to evaluate her visibility and focusing.
"As long as she has some sight I am confident she can go back to the wild.
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Rebecca Kightlinger is a spell weaver. She has to be. Allow me to explain. First of all, every chapter was therapeutic. I was easily transported into each setting, each scene, each circumstance. You guys, I'm not even kidding. I could see everything, smell every herb, hear every conversation. I feel as though I met each of the women of Bury Down personally, and then let them set up residence in my heart-space. I didn't read the book. I experienced it. And with each page, each escape, each passage with the women of Bury Down, I mended.
There is so much beauty in Megge of Bury Down, but there is an amazing amount of mystery. So often, I found myself thinking, "What on earth? What aren't they telling Megge? Why is that going on? No, that did NOT just happen!" and it was stinkin' awesome.
And, as if that wasn't enough, I was offered the amazing opportunity to interview the author. (You know that high-pitched squeal that only dogs can hear? Totally me, while thinking up questions for Rebecca Kightlinger.) Enjoy our little chat below!
1. I hate to ask the "typical" question, but I loved this book so much and just haveto know: What was your inspiration for Megge of Bury Down?
I wish I could say that I was inspired by an idea and then made up this story. But, as all my narrators do, Megge just appeared in my mind's eye one day as I was finishing another story, and she began telling me hers. As soon as I finished that other story (which will be one of the later books in this series), I moved on to Megge's and have just kept writing it.
The women of Bury Down have such deep respect for knowledge and such a desire to serve despite being outsiders in relation to those they care for, that they drew me deeper and deeper into their lives and their world. It's been seven years now, and their story continues to unroll before me. Megge reveals something to me every day that I never could have made up, and this inspires me to keep going.
2. Are character names important to you?
Very important. Sometimes I have to come up with a name, but most of the time, I just listen and the names come out in conversation. Dora Tucker is one example. When Megge found her lying in the weeds bleeding, she ran to her mother and said, "It's Mistress Tucker…" so that's one name I didn't have to come up with. Anwen, Aleydis, Murga, Gytha, Bryluen, and Hugh all had names when they showed up. At first, I thought Alf's name was Matthew. It wasn't until he said, "Call me Alf!" that I realized I had it wrong. Alf was absolutely this character's real name all along!
3. Did you resonate with one character more than the others?
Probably with Morwen. I loved Morwen. She had such love for Megge, and compassion and interest in her well-being. It was Morwen who gave Megge the kind of life and work and training that would enable her to do what she needed to do when the time came. She had to run interference between Megge and her mother and bring together everyone Megge would ever need in this life. You'll see later how much our little Morwen accomplished in this regard.
4. Is there anything that you edited outof this book?
You might have noticed that some of the names are Dutch or Germanic. Aleydis and her mother Beatrix, as well as Adaem and Arjen and his friends were all of Dutch descent. I had originally included more about that in Book One, but it was too much detail. So that will come out in Book Two!
5. What was the most difficult scene to write?
If I say, I might ruin it for some readers! Let me just say that it was the death that followed a lovely, intimate moment between the women and the girls. As it played out before me and I wrote, I could feel something was about to happen and that I was going to hate it. I kept thinking, "Oh, NO!" Grief welled up in me as I wrote just as it does every time I remember that scene.
6. For your readers who are interested in ancient medicine and mystic healing, do you have suggestions for where they should begin studying?
Librarians are probably the best resource for reliable research material. Also, any reputable book will have its sources listed in the bibliography, and researchers can refer to those.
For ancient medicine, I'd recommend the American Association for the History of Medicine, out of Johns Hopkins. And there must be a million books on ancient medicine. It depends on what you're looking for. The history of midwifery was tough to pin down for rural Cornwall in Megge's day, but there are a lot of sources on non-physician healers, mystical healing, herb lore, and witchcraft.
7. As a writer, what would you choose as your mascot/spirit animal?
Since my writing comes to me out of a place I can't even see, I would choose the owl as my mascot. Is there anything more mysterious? The owl has enormous, luminous eyes, but it hunts at night, in the dark. It flies silently but shatters the stillness with it's screeches. It's gorgeous and wild and mesmerizing.
The night I arrived at Botelet Farm in Cornwall to start doing research for the historical and local details of the book, I was coming up the drive in the taxi, and an owl swooped down off a low branch and flew right over the windshield. At the time, never having been to Cornwall and not knowing anything about the place where I would be staying to research this novel, I knew something special was there. And it was. Without realizing it, I was at the site of Bury Down itself.
I know it's not going to take as long to write as the first one did! But it's going to take another visit to Cornwall (planned for September) to look into some details and get a better feel for the place Megge visits in the next book. It's an incredible place out on the Northern cliffs: mystical, frightening, and ancient. A place of spirits, of union. A place of dreams.
To find out more about Rebecca Kightlinger, go here! Afterwards, buy Megge of Bury Down for yourself, your mom, your sister, your best friend, the librarian, the lady who fills your prescriptions, the woman who always says 'hi' at the bank and that gal you just met at work. Friends, trust me on this one. You will love it so. AND, it's the first in the series. So, you kind of have to get it.
It's called Megge of Bury Down, which is part of The Bury Down Chronicles by Rebecca Kightlinger and is set in Thirteenth Century Cornwall, England. It is magical, chock full of mystery, the Old Ways, and Family Traditions. This book draws you in immediately, and Kightlinger's descriptive narrative voice is so deep, you actually FEEL like you are THERE, watching in person. The firelight flickering in the darkness is so well detailed, you can almost smell the woodsmoke, and the faces of the women are so well described, you can almost reach out and touch them. You need this book, like , yesterday. Step into Bury Down with Kightlinger's book.
Rebecca Kightlinger (R)– My book, Megge of Bury Down, is about the daughter of a midwife in medieval Cornwall. Megge's mother and aunt– a healer and a seer, respectively—each hold an ancient grimoire that they must pass down to their daughters, who will then become their apprentices. The books are companion tomes that together enable the women to harness the knowledge and wisdom of every previous heir to the books. They are able to query these ancestors in order to learn the secrets that enable them to serve the people of their village. The problem is that although Megge wants nothing more than to become a woman of Bury Down and be truly a part of her family, she is frightened of her mother's book. When the time comes for her to accept it, she refuses.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (July 20, 2018) -- The Albany Board of Education on Thursday approved the appointment of two veteran educators to fill administrative vacancies at Albany High School.
Roderick W. Gilmour III will assume the role of vice principal at Albany High, filling a vacancy created when Jodi Commerford was appointed principal.
And longtime district math teacher Nicole L. Newman was appointed assistant house principal of Leadership Academy, replacing Rebecca Handzel, who resigned July 3.
Gilmore was as an assistant principal at Walter Panas High School in Cortlandt Manor, located in Westchester County. He also was an assistant principal at Nanuet Senior High School in Nanuet, located in Rockland County. Before that, he taught social studies for eight years at Clarkstown High School North in New City, also located in Rockland County.
Gilmore earned a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oneonta, a master's degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College and his administrative certification from Long Island University. He starts Aug. 1.
Newman joined the district in 2004 as a math teacher at the former Philip Livingston Magnet Academy. She went on to teacher math at Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School, North Albany Academy and the former Alternative Learning Center (now Tony Clement Center for Education), where she has been since 2011.
Newman earned her administrative certification from the University at Albany, and starts July 23.
Please give them a warm welcome when you see them!
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Nevada School Apologizes: Censored Student Who Used Bible Verse in Homework
Photo: Somerset Academy Website
Merrill Hope
A Nevada public charter school apologized to a sixth grade student for censoring her from using Bible verse in a school PowerPoint presentation, according to the Liberty Institute, the North Texas-based religious liberties law firm which has represented the family involved in the matter.
Twelve year old Mackenzie Fraiser attends Somerset Academy in North Las Vegas and was told by her teacher in February that she could not use the New Testament passage John 3:16 for the assigned "All About Me" project, which had to include an "inspirational saying" according to documentation provided by the Liberty Institute.
When the girl's father, Tim, a pastor, learned about the situation in late April, he contacted the school. Then, he received a letter from Assistant Principal Jenyan Martinez advising him that when Mackenzie submitted the project "the matter became one of having a captive audience that would be subject to her religious beliefs," which was her understanding would violate US Department of Education (USDE) policy.
Other banned scripture identified was "Bible verses or quotations from the Book of Mormon" according to a demand letter authored by Liberty Institute Senior Counsel Jeremy Dys on Wednesday, May 20, in which the firm sought an apology from Somerset Academy for the youngster. They gave school officials 10 days to redress the project to avoid legal action.
Despite the principal's interpretation of USDE policy, Dys cited in his letter that "it is a bedrock constitutional principle that students retain First Amendment freedoms while at school…Private student speech, such as student class assignments, is protected by the Constitution and the government must remain neutral toward the private expression of religion by students."
Also, Dys wrote, "While it may be tempting to censor student speech in the name of protecting students from exposure to religion, the First Amendment 'does not license government to treat religion and those who teach or practice it, simply by their status as such, as subversive of American ideals and therefore subject to unique disabilities.'"
Moreover, Dys underscored that the US Department of Education (USDE) "affirmed this longstanding position of neutrality toward the free exercise of religion by students – including such expression as part of a student's written or oral classroom assignments…"
Fraiser had the constitutional right to express her beliefs about religion in a homework, artwork, and other written and oral assignments free from discrimination based on the religious content of their submissions.
"Such home and classroom work should be judged by ordinary academic standards of substance and relevance and against other legitimate pedagogical concerns identified by the school. Thus, if a teacher's assignment involves writing a poem, the work of a student who submits a poem in the form of a prayer (for example, a psalm) should be judged on the basis of academic standards (such as literary quality) and neither penalized nor rewarded on account of its religious content," Dys continued.
He also stated, "We are unaware of any decision by the Supreme Court of the United States, any other federal or state court, or the United States Department of Education preventing a student from expressing her religious beliefs as part of a student assignment on the ground that a 'captive audience . . . would be subject to her religious beliefs.' Contrary to Assistant Principal Martinez's incorrect—and unlawful—assumption, when a student speaks within the classroom, her speech does not automatically become government speech. Decades of Supreme Court jurisprudence and the United States Department of Education guidelines come to precisely the opposite conclusion: absent other factors not present in this situation, student assignments constitute private student speech that cannot be censored by school officials (teachers, administrators, etc.) based on the religious content of their submissions."
Dys then noted that what happened to Fraiser "is this very danger of chilling private student speech that the Supreme Court of the United States has rejected when protecting private expression by students."
Two days later, a letter of apology from Somerset Academy followed on Friday, May 22 in which they acknowledged that the teacher and the public charter school administrator "acted in good faith at all times" but they were wrong.
School board chair Cody Noble wrote, "After reviewing the facts of this particular situation, Somerset Academy recognizes that the teacher and assistant principal incorrectly implemented those guidelines. Expression of a student's religious beliefs in the form of homework, artwork, and other written or oral assignments is protected speech and should have been allowed in this instance."
Noble continued, "We respect the civil liberties of our students and their parents. We endeavor to strike the correct balance between two basis and equally important obligations imposed on public school officials by the First Amendment: honoring students' right to express their personal religious views, while not endorsing any particular religious activity or doctrine."
Dys joined the Fraiser family in front of the federal courthouse on Wednesday to tell Mackenzie's story and was "very pleased" with the outcome. Liberty Institute works on cases like this all over the country and in this instance said it was "good that the issue of religious liberty has been reinforced."
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Q: How can I make a UIButton perform my class method when tapped? How can I make a UIButton perform my class method, +doSomething:(id)sender, on class MyClass, after any event like UIControlEventTouchDown? Can I use -addTarget:action:forControlEvents: like I do for instance methods?
Thanks in advance.
A: Since classes are also ObjC objects, you can use -addTarget:... as usual:
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action:@selector(classMethod:)
forControlEvents:UIControlEventTouchUpInside];
A: Add an in-between method that will call the Class method.
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Insecure in Love
How Anxious Attachment Can Make You Feel Jealous, Needy, and Worried and What You Can Do About It
Leslie Becker-Phelps
Jun-01-2014
Has your romantic partner called you clingy, insecure, desperate, or jealous? No one wants to admit that they possess these qualities; but if you find yourself constantly on the alert, anxious, or worried when it comes to your significant other, you may suffer from anxious attachment, a fear of abandonment that is often rooted in early childhood experiences.
In Insecure in Love, you'll learn how to overcome attachment anxiety using compassionate self-awareness, a technique that can help you recognize your negative thoughts or unhealthy behavior patterns and respond to them in a nurturing way-rather than beating yourself up. You'll also learn how insecurity can negatively affect healthy dialog between you and your partner (or potential partners) and develop the skills needed to stop you from reverting back to old patterns of neediness and possessiveness.
If you suffer from anxious attachment, you probably know that you need to change, and yet you have remained stuck. With compassionate self-awareness, you can successfully explore old anxiety-perpetuating perceptions and habits without being overwhelmed or paralyzed by them. By understanding the psychological factors at the root of your attachment anxiety, you will learn to cultivate secure, healthy relationships to last a lifetime.
If you're ready to stop getting stuck in the same hurtful relationship patterns and finally break the cycle of heartache, this book can show you how to get the love you deserve-and keep it!
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"I've always been fascinated by attachment theory, which does a wonderful job of explaining how pivotal early events color all of life. Leslie Becker-Phelps helps us understand how `anxious attachment' plays itself out in our current relationships-and what we do can to heal from that substantial early wound. Highly recommended!"
-Eric Maisel, PhD, author of Rethinking Depression and The Van Gogh Blues
"Drawing on the latest scientific research but written in an entertaining and accessible manner, this book will help you understand why you're insecure in your relationships. It will also help you heal, so that you can have healthier relationships with others, and perhaps more importantly, with yourself."
-Kristin Neff, PhD, author of Self-Compassion and associate professor of human development and culture at the University of Texas
"This is a wonderfully user-friendly handbook on healthy relating, both with others and with ourselves. Leslie Becker-Phelps mentors us in such a clear-and encouraging-way. She shows us how we can open ourselves to others while tending our own boundaries so that real love can happen."
-David Richo, author of How to Be an Adult in Love
"Insecure in Love provides a step-by-step guide for overcoming the psychological hurdles that prevent so many people from finding and creating lasting and satisfying relationships. Becker-Phelps provides easy-to-use assessment tools and exercises that will help readers identify faulty ways of thinking and behaving, understand their childhood context, increase their self-compassion, and form loving and secure attachments going forward."
-Guy Winch, PhD, author of Emotional First Aid and The Squeaky Wheel
"A wonderfully readable synthesis of attachment theory, mindfulness, and cutting-edge approaches to developing self-awareness. This is illustrated throughout with practical advice and vivid stories told by a wise and caring therapist, who is a recognized expert on cultivating successful relationships."
-Diane Handlin, PhD, founder and executive director of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Center, NJ
"Leslie Becker-Phelps explains how early attachments can create obstacles to healthy and secure connections in adult romantic relationships. Insecure in Love provides the self-knowledge and the tools necessary to overcome these obstacles and get you closer to feeling secure, happy, and loved in your relationships. Highly recommended for anyone who feels anxious and insecure in a relationship."
-Michelle Skeen, PsyD, author of The Critical Partner and host of Relationships 2.0 on KCAA 1050-AM
"If you're single, you'll discover how to choose a partner who is truly available for a connected, supportive, nurturing relationship-someone who accepts and loves you for you. If you're in a relationship, you will gain insight into your partner's behavior and motivation and discover how to create a loving connection in which you both feel truly valued and cared for.
"Filled with relevant, real-life examples and powerful exercises, Insecure in Love will help you leave your self-criticism and sabotaging behaviors behind and develop true self-compassion. No matter how much you've struggled in the past, you will finally understand how to create happy, healthy relationships and experience true, lasting love."
-Mali Apple and Joe Dunn, authors of The Soulmate Experience: A Practical Guide to Creating Extraordinary Relationships
"It is rare that an author can take such a deep and meaningful subject and present it in a helpful, caring, and hopeful manner. Those who are suffering from anxiety disorders that have undermined past relationships will find her suggestions and exercises easy to understand and potentially very successful."
-Randi Gunther, PhD, author of Relationship Saboteurs
"Motivated by her professional interest in humans and attachment theory, Dr. Becker-Phelps has developed a solid resource for men and women to improve their lives and their relationships. Insecure in Love is a clear and comprehensive guide for self-understanding and self-compassion in which readers are encouraged to explore themselves and complete step-by-step exercises. The end result will be greater understanding of your relationships and a healthier, more secure self!"
-Kathryn Cortese, MSW, LCSW, ACSW, co-owner and president of G?rze-Salucore Eating Disorders Resource Catalogue
"Insecure in Love is engaging, practical, and comprehensive all at the same time. It takes the latest theories of love and provides a useful roadmap for why couples struggle to maintain closeness. Becker-Phelps gets to the heart of the challenge and describes what individuals need to address about themselves, as well as what couples can work on together, in order to recreate a meaningful connection between two people."
-Daniel Goldberg, PhD, director at the New Jersey Couples Training Program in the Center for Psychotherapy and Psychoanalysis of New Jersey | {
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The Film Exploring Cam Girls' Lives Beyond the Screen
Writer-director Ben Hozie and actor Peter Vack discuss depicting male fantasies, online sex work and digital alienation in 'PVT Chat'.
First showing at Fantasia Film Festival's online 2020 edition, PVT Chat takes us deep into the browser history of deadbeat New Yorker Jack (undertaken by Mozart in the Jungle's Peter Vack). With his laptop looming large like an omnipresent second character, Jack's whole life is mediated by the computer screen; whether he's making his meagre living through online gambling or gaining rare glimmers of human interaction via camming sites. Yet when he encounters dominatrix and camgirl Scarlett (played by Uncut Gems breakout Julia Fox), his desperation for intimacy quickly spirals into obsession and stalking.
Speaking, fittingly, over webcam, director Ben Hozie admits that his leading character has had something of a polarising effect thus far; "Half of the people I show the film to say 'he's so repulsive. I wanted to get behind this movie but I can't stand this guy.'" Yet Jack was never going to be a golden boy. Dialoguing with the shift in consciousness embodied by film noir's post-war ennui, Hozie's lead was always intended to represent the nihilistic turn – embodied by incels, conspiracy theorists and trolls – that men have taken in the internet age. "Jack is sad, lonely, alienated, perverted, morally ambiguous," Hozie says. "To me, he's actually a stand-in for so many people in my generation. A very online generation."
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"It would be disingenuous to say this is not a male gaze film"
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Hozie's message on the descent of man via Facebook rings loud and clear as we watch Jack masturbate furiously and shove cheap, unseasoned noodles into his face, wearing the same dirty shirt for the film's entirety. PVT Chat seems to revel in its male protagonist's debasement, making it easy to see why Jack has provoked such a visceral reaction in some viewers – but what about the rest of the audience? "There's always a weird swathe of people, even including straight women, who are like 'I really relate to Jack. I am Jack,'" Hozie explains; "It's easy to relate to a romantic fixation, I think everyone's experienced that before." Peter Vack, who plays Jack, sees his character's romantic tendencies, and their ultimate futility, as both his spiritual driving force and fatal flaw. "Even if Jack has a relatively nihilistic world view I think he is on some level just a hopeless romantic," Vack adds. "At times he thinks he's living a classic love story, even if the irony for the audience is that no, he's not."
Seeing through Jack's eyes, we can also relate to his sexual infatuation with Scarlett, even if we don't share his masochistic tendencies. Aloof, unattainable and dressed in a full leather catsuit, she's framed as an irresistibly modern femme fatale. While she's ostensibly in control, literally commanding Jack as her sub, Hozie is careful not to claim that scenes like these redress gendered power dynamics on screen. "Just being completely frank, I am a male director and I was the cameraperson as well," Hozie explains. "Any time I have the camera on my shoulder and I'm looking at Julia, it literally is the male gaze." But by leaning into that male gaze, we're also gaining some insight into Scarlett's professional alter-ego. "Initially, Scarlett's a total male fantasy but her character created that fantasy. That's what she has to do as a sex worker," he clarifies.
This illusion is disrupted when the film's point of view roughly swings from Jack's to Scarlett's halfway through. "The rug gets pulled out from under the audience and they realise that Scarlett is a person who has problems of her own, choices of her own," Hozie explains. Here, we learn that Scarlett is exactly as one might expect: not a one-dimensional fantasy but a real person, with the lacklustre long-term boyfriend and financial pressures that come with the territory. In this regard, by showing the perspectives of both client and camgirl, PVT Chat marks itself out from predecessors such as Isa Mazzei's CAM and Numa Perrier's Jezebel, which both aim to demystify and destigmatise online sex work.
Indeed while PVT Chat is certainly sex-positive – Hozie references Carol Siegel's Sex Radical Cinema, admitting that one of his aims for the film was to "push the language about what sex can be in a film" – it's not clear whether it's as committed to a sex-worker-positive stance as its predecessors. While Fox's stint as a dominatrix factored into the casting decisions and she improvised and drew on some of her own experience for the role, the film is silent when it comes to issues that really do affect sex workers. Namely, with so many women in Scarlett's line of work experiencing stalking and harassment, it seems odd that the film places us within Jack's point of view, tacitly leading us to empathise with his behaviour, as he does just that to Scarlett – even if she does (rightfully or wrongly) get her revenge later in the film.
"There's something utopian about the internet, it allows you to find your people"
For Hozie, however, the film and this scene, in particular, shouldn't be taken too literally; "I was thinking metaphorically. The idea of Jack following Scarlett isn't too different to obsessively refreshing someone's social media profile." And it's within this slippage between "real" and online where the film finds its thematic stronghold, with Hozie emphasising the parallels between Jack's compulsive, gambling obsessed personality and our wider, social media-hooked society. "When someone likes your post, it triggers almost like the feeling of getting a 21 in blackjack," Hozie explains. "Something about the gambling rush feels so relevant to life online right now."
It's ironic, then, that in this digital atmosphere of instant gratification, addiction and ephemeral pleasure, where both Jack and Scarlett lie about who they are, that eventually a genuine connection – evidenced in a tender final scene in a motel – is formed between the two. While it's the detachment from reality afforded by the internet that leads to the characters' more reckless decisions, having fantasy at their fingertips allows for a loosening of social scripts. As Hozie puts it; "There's something utopian about the internet, it allows you to find your people." Indeed, it's thanks to the digital world where Jack has enough distance from the disappointments of his real-life to shrug off his boundaries, open up and find some sliver of happiness. Or, as Vack describes; "It probably isn't happily ever after but it's two alienated people who do find some solace in one another,"
PVT Chat is available to stream from today (12 February)
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Our 2012/ 2013 school year started yesterday. We are trying out an all year round type schedule this year. We've come so far in our homeschooling journey in such a short amount of time. I've loved every step of our journey together.
It's gonna be a fantastic year!
It is fun seeing them grow. I love that last photo!!
Congratulations on a thoughtful and beautiful beginning of the year!
I just googled Waldorf homeschoolers in the East Bay and found your post on Mothering.com which lead me to your blog. I could have written that post myself except that we just moved to El Sobrante from Kansas. (Just two weeks ago.) I have four children and would love to do park days together. We are also Waldorf influenced but rather eclectic. Is there a way to contact you with a private message, or can you respond so we can talk by phone? I am so glad you are here and hope we can meet soon!
Phyllis, thank you. You are as always, so kind.
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Jean Désiré Auguste Thiolat dit Jean Arroy, né le dans le 8 arrondissement de Paris et mort le à Corbeil-Essonnes, est un réalisateur, documentariste et écrivain français.
Biographie
On sait peu de choses sur Jean Arroy, en particulier sur sa formation en tant que cinéaste. Fils de teinturiers, on voit apparaître son nom dans la presse à partir de 1923 en tant que journaliste.
En dehors de ses activités de réalisateur, essentiellement en tant que documentariste, Jean Arroy fut également critique cinématographique, collaborant notamment à Cinémagazine, à Photo Ciné et à La Critique cinématographique, et aussi écrivain.
Auteur de nombreux documentaires notamment sur la Marine nationale, les chemins de fer et les colonies françaises, pour beaucoup considérés comme perdus, on ne connaît de lui que deux films de fiction, Sous l'œil rouge de Smara en 1934 et Cœurs basques en 1936.
Mort à l'âge de 75 ans, il avait épousé la danseuse et actrice argentine Dora del Monte en .
Carrière au cinéma
Réalisateur
1928 : Autour de « Napoléon », film documentaire sur le tournage du film d'Abel Gance
1930 : Paris-Londres, film documentaire sur la ligne ferroviaire et maritime de Paris-Saint-Lazare à Londres par Dieppe, musique de Paul Devred
1930 : Pacific 231, version cinématographique du Mouvement symphonique n° 1 d'Arthur Honegger
1931 : S.O.S. Foch, film documentaire sur le sauvetage en mer, musique de Jacques Ibert
1932 : L'Alarme, film documentaire sur les sapeurs-pompiers de Paris, musique de Jacques Ibert
1933 : L'Escadre / Alerte !, film documentaire sur les grandes manœuvres navales en Méditerranée, musique de Paul Devred
1933 : Explosions, film documentaire sur les travaux de réalisation d'un pipeline au Moyen-Orient
1934 : De Wilson à Roosevelt, film documentaire sur l'histoire américaine contemporaine
1934 : Sous l'œil rouge de Smara, scénario de J. Namura, avec Jean Galland, Pola Illéry et Max Maxudian
1935 : Le Chant des Îles, film officiel du Tricentenaire du rattachement des Antilles à la France, musique de Paul Devred
1936 : Coeurs basques, d'après le roman de Pierre Apestéguy, avec Jean Servais
1936 : Le Miracle de l'Eau, film documentaire tourné dans le delta du Niger en Afrique Occidentale Française
1938 : Images de Paris, film documentaire sur la Capitale
1941 : La Maison du Soleil, film documentaire sur la rééducation des grands blessés de guerre à l'hôpital San Salvadour
1942 : Marine nationale, film documentaire
1943 : Rail impérial, film documentaire sur le chantier du chemin de fer transsaharien
1945 : La Marine au combat, film documentaire
1946 : Les Nouveaux combats de la Marine, film documentaire
1947 : Les Français sont gens de mer, film documentaire
1948 : À l'ombre de la mosquée, film documentaire sur la vie des musulmans à Paris
1948 : Œil pour œil
Assistant-réalisateur
1927 : Napoléon, film en 8 épisodes d'Abel Gance
1933 : Midi, film documentaire sur l'électrification des chemins de fer de la Compagnie du Midi, de Jean Dréville
1936 : Un grand amour de Beethoven d'Abel Gance
1939 : Yamilé sous les cèdres de Charles d'Espinay
Acteur
1927 : Napoléon d'Abel Gance : un sans-culotte à Toulon / un conventionnel à Paris
Scénariste
1939 : Yamilé sous les cèdres de Charles d'Espinay
Publications
Ivan Mosjoukine, préface de René Jeanne, appendice de Robert Florey, publications Jean-Pascal, collection Les grands artistes de Paris, 1927
En tournant « Napoléon » avec Abel Gance. Souvenirs et impressions d'un sans-culotte, La Renaissance du livre, 1928
De Profundis, roman abondamment illustré par les photographies du film de la Star Film L'Emprise, éditions Jules Tallandier, collection Cinéma-Bibliothèque, 1929
Attention ! On tourne !, co-écrit avec Jean-Charles Reynaud, éditions Jules Tallandier, 1929
La Roue, scénario original arrangé par Jean Arroy, éditions Jules Tallandier, 1930
Conchita ou la Vie d'une fille, roman illustré de nombreuses photographies du film de René Jayet, éditions Jules Tallandier, 1933
Notes et références
Liens externes
Jean Arroy sur Amazon.fr
Réalisateur français
Écrivain français du XXe siècle
Naissance en février 1903
Naissance dans le 8e arrondissement de Paris
Décès en décembre 1978
Décès à Corbeil-Essonnes
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Putting up a business in your hometown is challenging – setting up your business in a new country can be 10 times more complex. However, it does not always have to be. Research into potential countries will smoothen and expedite the process.
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As a leading country in business and finance at the heart of Southeast Asia, Singapore has a thriving economy and a strong presence of premier banks and financial services.
Foreign-controlled and owned companies can incorporate following 2 steps via BizFile+, which is a filing and information retrieval system, managed by ACRA. Find out more about the incorporation process here.
Transparent and open business processes to help enable businesses. Processes for incorporation, tax, permits and licenses are simple, straightforward and stress-free for all companies regardless of size and type of business entity.
Tax breaks and low taxing systems for Corporate and Personal taxes. A single-tier tax system is used in Singapore which effectively makes dividends tax-exempt when distributing to shareholders. It also supports one of the lowest Value Added Tax (VAT), locally known as Goods & Services (GST) at just 7%.
Strategic location within the region of Asia, Singapore is a well-regarded location among other countries as a highly competitive yet receptive and supportive location.
There are various avenues to acquire the variety of Work Visas available.
Singapore is an attractive country for top talents and captains of industries to relocate to. We enjoy a strong manpower force and it is not difficult to find field experts among residents and expatriates living in Singapore.
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Beautiful lot ready for your dream home in SW Cape Unit 74. Seawall and dock in place. Lot was recently cleared of brush and ready to build. 148' Cecelia Canal. Fantastic SW Cape location near South Spreader canal with beautiful ride out to the Gulf via the Spreader canal waterway. On city utilities - buyer to assume balance.
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Musicà (Musicanus, sànscrit Mûshika) fou un rei de la regió de l'Indus, del qual la capital era probablement propera a Bukkur.
Quan Alexandre el Gran s'acostava a la zona (325 aC) va decidir presentar-se al conqueridor i fer un humil acte de submissió i entregar-li valuosos regals. Alexandre el va rebre amistosament i el va confirmar com a rei del país, que era molt fèrtil i ric.
Quan Alexandre va sortir i va marxar contra Porticà (Porticanus), el rei fou induït a revoltar-se per la pressió dels brahmins. Alexandre va enviar contra ell un exèrcit sota el comandament de Pitó, que va assolar el país, va entrar a les ciutats que foren destruïdes i on va quedar guarnició, i va fer presoner Musicà i els principals brahmins. Alexandre els va fer crucificar.
El curiós nom de Musicà podria derivar de Moosh; Quint Curti Ruf anomena musicani el poble.
Referències
Reis indis del temps d'Alexandre
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•All three girders of the center span of the bridge have been demolished and crews are beginning to clear away the demolished concrete, steel, and dirt pad from under the center span.
•The northern half of the bridge (portion that will remain for 11 months) is now exposed in the center span. Crews are at work thoroughly cleaning the new exposed edges.
•The top deck of the bridge has now been demolished from end to end leaving only girders and bottom deck on the end spans.
•The first of three girders has been demolished on the western span. Work has begun demolishing girders on the eastern span.
•Workers this afternoon will begin to saw through the large concrete beams on top of the columns, an undertaking expected to last into Saturday night.
We have 40 hours or less to go, and I urge all of you to stay the course. Stay home, patronize local stores and restaurants, and do everything you can to stay out of your cars until this weekend's work is completed. It worked last night, and it's working this morning. We need to sustain this for another day and a half, and then Carmageddon will be in our rear view mirror.
The south span of the bridge has now been removed. The north span of this bridge is to be removed next year (2012). When the entire bridge is removed, (north and south entities), where is the bridge going to be built to replace this bridge? Has it already been built, and if it has, where is it?
The new bridge will be in the same location as the current bridge. The next year will be spent building the southern side of the new structure.
What are the closure dates in 2012 for the demolition of the north side of the Mulholland Bridge?
The dates have not been definitively set. It's expected to be within about a calendar year. Trust me, as soon as we know we'll try to pass along the date. | {
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A few months back I wrote a blog post about suicide. It was right after the death of Robin Williams which, inexplicably, triggered a lot of feelings, memories, and emotions for me. I've since taken it off my blog, but if you're interested in reading it or reading it again hit me up at [email protected]. A lot of people thanked me for sharing my story, my own wrestling with suicidal thoughts and the accompanying depression and shame that goes along with it. One of the more surprising responses, however, came from my sister. She told that she was not yet ready to share her own story of suicide survival. I was shocked. I shouldn't have been. Her story is her's to tell, but knowing the things that were happening in our home, I should have known. I felt another level of connection with that I hadn't experienced before. She was no longer just my sister (as if that were some small thing!), she was a fellow survivor. We were more alike than I realized. That made me both sad and proud.
My real pride comes in what Cybil is doing with her survival story. She turns forty this year. I can't believe she's turning forty! I don't mean this to sound creepy at all, but if you look(ed) half as good as my sister when you turn(ed) forty you should thank Jesus, Buddha, Muhammad, and Superman.
Anyway, Cybil is having a fundraiser for her fortieth birthday. She is raising money for an organization called Alive on Purpose. AOP's mission is "a non-profit movement that is dedicated to the promotion of life by finding help for people struggling with depression, trauma, and suicide". They have a particular focus on serving youth from disadvantaged backgrounds where mental health resources are often few and far between. During the build up to her party on March 7th (her birthday is March 4th), Cybil has been promoting the work of AOP and sharing the stories of the young people they have helped in their short existence as an organization. It's incredibly inspiring!
So, here's an ask from yours truly: would you be willing to help my sister raise money for this organization? They have, what seems to me, to be a modest goal of raising $5,000. Can we help with that? If you go here and leave my sister's name "Cybil Taylor" in the message to sender box when you donate, you can contribute to the tally for the fundraiser. Pretty simple right?
I'm pretty proud of my sister, you guys! She's always been strong, smart, and beautiful! She taught me how to read. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she helped raise me. She's been through a lot and she's come out on the other side stronger. She's aging like wine, if you ask me. I am inspired by her faith. I am challenged by her adventurous spirit. I am proud to be her brother.
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💛Necrotising Enterocolitis💛
Image of Charlie's Bowel affected by NEC
Let's Raise Awareness Together...
NEC is a serious disease that can progress very quickly. It is highly important to get treatment right away if your baby is showing signs or symptoms of NEC.Necrotizing Enterocolitis is a rare disease that develops when the tissue in the inner lining of the small and/or large intestine becomes damaged and begins to die. If left untreated quickly a hole may form in the wall of the intestine which can then leak into the abdomen and cause widespread infection. If this was to happen this is then considered a medical emergency were immediate treatment is required. Babies can become sick very quickly with NEC, having seemed well hours before. The image to the left shows just how bad Charlie's Small bowel was affected...
Charlie's Journey
Charlie our NEC survivor, our little miracle boy defied all odds and survived this dreadful disease that takes so many innocent babies' lives.
NEC UK "Necrotizing Enterocolitis is rare in the general population of babies but more common in neonatal units and is diagnosed in 1 in 250 live births. You may be surprised to learn more babies die from NEC than all of childhood Leukaemia"
Necrotising Enterocolitis (NEC) tour our lives apart on the 28.02.2016 Charlie was just short of 5 weeks old. Everything from this day forward have never been the same again. Not only does the condition change your child's health it completely affects every aspect of theirs/your life and at home including testing the strongest of relationships with family and friends. Charlie was on life-support for the first three weeks on the Intensive Care Unit he was then later moved to our home from home ward D35 at QMC Nottingham where he spent the next 9 months of his amazing journey.
We could not believe that this is more common in premature babies and babies with underlying health conditions relating to the abdominal organs. I strongly believe more awareness could have prevented this from happening or developing as severe as It did for Charlie.
Charlie now lives with Short Bowel Syndrome and to date he has had 5 life saving operations on his small bowel, stoma, stoma reversal, jejunostomy, jejunostomy reversal, including the STEP Procedure to lengthen his bowel. He initially was left with roughly 25cm of Small Bowel and due to the STEP procedure, it was lengthened to 45cm. Charlie has also had four mini operations to replace damaged Central lines and to insert a Gastrostomy button. He is now 15hrs TPN dependent, 12hrs PEG feed overnight via Gastrostomy with Daily Bolus feeds of blended diet.
He also requires a mini cocktail of medications to help with his conditions. Charlie has intestinal failure associated liver disease due to TPN Dependency and the nature of his condition. Since his most recent surgery he is overcoming this and is regularly monitored by weekly blood tests. Charlie suffers with Anaemia due to his condition that means he requires regular Blood Transfusions.
Charlie also has a rare condition call Situs Ambiguus (Heterotaxy of the Abdominal Organs with Polysplenia) This is a congenital condition in which the major visceral organs are reversed or mirrored from their normal position. Charlie's Heart remains in the correct position to the left meaning his condition is even more rear. This itself is a rare condition and requires Charlie to be on a permanent course of antibiotics to reduce the chances of infection and the possibility of his multiple spleens rupturing.
NEC UK "NEC is mostly seen in premature, low birth weight babies and in much fewer instances of babies born at term It's estimated 1 in 10 term babies develop NEC, majority but not all term babies will have underlying problems such as heart conditions and abnormalities of the bowel"
Charlie is still on a rollercoaster of a ride and we experience many highs and lows daily as a family especially with eating and ongoing hospital admissions. Having the amazing support of Family and close friends have helped us tremendously. We have also met some amazing families along Charlie's journey while in hospital and we thank you to for all of your ongoing support, advice and encouragement. Being part of the support groups on Facebook have also supported me and our family more than you would ever know. I may not get the time to update them or check in with people however others questions, advice and tips have helped me as a mother come to terms and cope with Charlie's Conditions.
NEC UK: "NEC is devastating in the both short and long term for families of mixed outcomes NEC is scary, it's very distressing to see a baby go through, NEC has many uncertainties and as families there are questions that can't always be answered. It's not uncommon for families affected by NEC to experience repeated setbacks. Psychologically the impact of NEC cannot be measured"
Please take a moment to consider donating to The NEC UK Charity www.necuk.org.uk
Let's all raise awareness of NEC together
We share our Journey on Facebook and though our family Website in the hope that you will read our story and share the effects of this terrible disease Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
Visit https://www.necuk.org.uk for more Information and resources
#becausetinybowelsmatter #preventNEC #necuk #NECsurvivor #Theradfordfamilysurvivingnecrotizingenterocolitis #Charlietwintwo #warrior #prince #fighter #ThisIsNEC
Thank you for taking the time to read our Journey
we ask if you could please share & like our facebook page to raise awareness of this devastating disease.
💚💙The Radford Family Surviving Necrotizing Enterocolitis💚💙 | {
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Miss Bélgica 2023 fue la 55.ª edición de Miss Bélgica, que se llevó a cabo el 11 de febrero de 2023 en el Teatro Plopsaland en De Panne, Bélgica. Debido a la ausencia de la reinante Miss Bélgica, Chayenne Van Aarle, Darline Devos coronó a Emilie Vansteenkiste de Brabante Flamenco al final del evento. Vansteenkiste representará a Bélgica en Miss Universo 2023 o Miss Mundo 2023.
La organización Miss Bélgica tuvo que lidiar con la desgracia desde la última semana antes del evento. La reinante Miss Bélgica, Chayenne Van Aarle, tuvo un grave accidente automovilístico unos días antes del evento. Ella no estuvo presente en el evento porque aún tenía que recuperarse. El evento fue aplazado unas horas antes del inicio por sospechas de atentado terrorista. Un sospechoso fue arrestado, se encontraron armas en su automóvil y después de que la policía registró completamente el lugar, el espectáculo comenzó con un retraso.
Resultados
Premios especiales
Candidatas
32 candidatas compitieron por el título.
Referencias
Enlaces externos
Concursos de belleza en 2023
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I will probably keep this brief; but we have a number of postable pictures; so here we go.
We swung by the Chiricahua monument yesterday. Jesse and I immediately began a lengthy and rugged hike of about 6 miles; so there are no pictures of us. The girls took a few shorter walks; so there are several pictures of them. I am including them here as I think they are pretty good.
The morning was taken up by dentist appointments for the kids. Since my lay-off from Freeport-McMoRan my kids have been on the state healthcare for kids program. It was a really long wait in the waiting room. Ah, the joys of government healthcare!
This afternoon we are having a chili cookoff: a church activity. I fixed up a big croc of the stuff. I really haven't attempted to make chili this way before. I mean a really good pot. In the past I made facsimiles of chili for the purpose of a lasting supply of food; and so it contained a lot of beans (a healthy staple). This time: NO BEANS! This time it is a matter of personal pride I suppose. Isn't that what Mr. Scott said in the Star Trek episode called "The Trouble With Tribbles?"
It's a windy day today. I started to do some yard work earlier; but the wind was just too contrary. After I post this I may go back out and see just how crummy it still is. March came in like a lamb. That little proverb has always shown itself to be true with my experience.
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The Great Wall of China: taking a quieter path
By China specialist Susan
I feel like I've always known about the Great Wall of China — from childhood encyclopaedias, mentions at school, and countless TV footage. But, until I visited the wall during the year I spent living in China, I'd never considered quite how big it was, and how it came to be.
My expectations were dwarfed by the reality of standing on the wall and gazing at man's greatest building achievement rising and falling into the distance as it scaled the surrounding hills. It's a sight you can't quite prepare for, and I've found that return visits can be just as powerful.
While certain parts of the wall see hordes of visitors each day, I've found that if you pick the right sections you can have a far quieter, more authentic experience.
Visiting the Great Wall of China
Which section of the wall should I visit?
Having lived in China, I've been lucky enough to visit several sections of the wall. There are two within an hour's drive of Beijing — Badaling and Mutianyu. But with such easy access, they can get very busy with day trippers.
A couple of hours from the city is the Huangyaguan section, which sees fewer visitors. Constructed more than 1,400 years ago, during the Northern Qi dynasty, it was extensively restored at the time of the Ming dynasty under the instruction of General Qi Jiguang, who added battlements and further reinforcements. In the 1980s it underwent further restoration, but it's easy to imagine what it would've been like in its heyday.
Stone soldier guarding the wall
From the section's east gate you can hike westwards for 7 km (4 miles) to the Ming-dynasty fortress complex at Huangya Pass. While this section is relatively short, you'll need to navigate steep steps as it snakes its way up the mountainside, so walking along it can take two or three hours.
Another alternative, and my personal preference, is the Jinshanling section. About a two-hour drive northeast of Beijing, it offers a much more peaceful and atmospheric experience. Constructed during the early Ming dynasty and renovated in 1567, it snakes for 10.5 km (6.5 miles) from Longyu Pass in the west to Wangjing Tower in the east at an altitude of 700 m (2,297 ft) above sea level.
Arriving at Jinshanling felt completely different from my prior visits to the wall. I spent the best part of a day there and only saw about 15 other visitors. It meant I could take photographs undisturbed and fully appreciate the wall's scale, as well as the expansive views over forested peaks and valleys.
Though parts of it have crumbled away, Jinshanling is one of the best-preserved sections, with much of its original walls and watchtowers still intact. You don't have to imagine what it would have been like: it's all there in front of you.
Watchtower and lanterns
Spending the day at Jinshanling
You can easily visit Jinshanling on a full-day outing from Beijing, with most people spending around four hours at the wall. The day is whatever you make of it: some people stay for a couple of hours, others choose to take longer, walking farther along the wall to explore its various watchtowers and take in the views.
I was picked up by my private driver-guide in the morning for the 150 km (93 mile) journey. Once out of the city, we wound through mountainous landscapes that began to set the scene for what was to come.
On arrival, you can either take a 15-minute cable car ride up to the wall's highest point, or climb the original centuries-old stairwells to the top (these are steep, so a reasonable level of fitness is required).
Stepping onto the wall felt surreal as I took in the empty pathway stretching before me. About 3 m (9.8 ft) wide and flanked by waist-high walls on either side, the stone pathway is interrupted every 50–100 m (164–328 ft) by one- or two-tiered watchtowers. Made of sandy bricks and stone, they rise like giant chess pieces on the hillsides.
Jinshanling
You can venture inside these towers — some have English inscriptions telling you about their historic significance. I climbed to the top of one and sat alone simply to enjoy a few moments of peace and contemplation. The green farmland and forest stretched for miles below me, with the wall disappearing off into the distance.
Walking the Great Wall of China
While you may be content in taking short, slow strolls along the immediate section of the wall, there is the option to walk farther. I chose to walk for a couple of hours, following a circular route. After getting up onto the wall at Zhuanduokou Pass, I walked along it to Houchuankou Pass. From there you can follow the valley back to the car park.
With the wall meandering over hills and twisting through valleys, I was granted different views every few minutes. I was also able to distinguish between the older and newer sections of the wall, based on how eroded they were and the shade of their stone.
Being accompanied by a guide gives you the advantage that you can take your time and choose which parts to explore in-depth. As you walk, your guide will tell you about the wall's history, filling you in on the various dynasties that played their part in its construction, and the attempted attacks that happened here over the years.
Inscription on the Great Wall of China
Parts of the wall were built by soldiers. One of the more unusual features that my guide pointed out were the Barrier Walls — secondary walls within the wall that soldiers would have used to protect themselves when under attack. I also came across bricks bearing engravings, which my guide explained marked the time when they were made and which battalion made them.
Where to stay when visiting the Great Wall
As most people visit the wall as a day out from Beijing, there are plenty of accommodation options to choose from. I like staying in the city's historic Shijia Hutong district. One of the oldest parts of the capital, the area is made up of narrow, labyrinthine lanes and adjoining courtyard houses known as hutongs, where people have lived since the medieval Yuan dynasty.
Among them is the Shichahai Shadow Art Hotel, a modern hotel designed with Chinese elements in mind. While staying here you have the chance to experience a shadow art puppet performance, which are held three times a week in the hotel's central area. You're also close to attractions such as Houhai Lake and the Bell and Drum Towers.
Staying overnight at the Great Wall
It is, in fact, possible to stay at the Great Wall itself, but only at the busy Mutianyu section. The advantage it gives you is being able to experience the wall in the evening once everyone else has left, and early in the morning before the masses of visitors arrive. You can also watch the sun rising and setting over the wall with no one else around, and with little to no light pollution, the night skies are clear for stargazing.
Shichahai Shadow Art Hotel
Brickyard at Mutianyu is a former brick factory, turned hotel, situated in a small village at the base of the wall. The property has plenty of character, with exposed bricks in the rooms linking to the hotel's heritage. There's a focus on the environment here, with all building materials sourced or recycled from the local area.
Best time to visit the Great Wall of China
The wall can be visited all year, but I'd say the best times are late March to May, and September to early November. During these months, temperatures are comfortable, rain is less likely and the scenery is at its best. The landscape either comes to life in vivid greens or takes on the red, orange and gold tones of autumn. April is particularly pretty as the slopes are carpeted in apricot flowers.
For something different, visit during the winter, when the hills are blanketed in snow. Avoid visiting during national breaks, when domestic tourists flock to the site.
Practicalities of visiting the Great Wall of China
Due to its proximity to Beijing, a trip to the wall can be slotted into almost any China itinerary.
You'll need to be mobile and have some level of fitness, as there are steps all along the wall. However, it's up to you how much you walk and taking the cable car means you don't have to scale the steep steps up to the wall.
The Great Wall at Jinshanling
A background to the Great Wall of China
How long is the Great Wall of China?
With sections being lost to erosion over the years, no one knows the wall's length for sure. The sections built during the Ming dynasty (1368 to 1644) stretch over 6,000 km (3,728 miles). But, archaeological studies suggest that the entire wall, with all of its branches, once spanned around 21,000 km (13,049 miles), beginning in Dandong on China's northeast coast and continuing right along the old Mongolian border to Lop Lake in the northwest.
The wall's scale, age and historical significance have led to it being classed as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World. Claims that you can see the Great Wall of China from space have been disputed, though sections of it have been captured using radar imagery.
When was the Great Wall of China built?
Construction began during the Spring and Autumn (770–476 BC) and Warring States (475–221 BC) periods of the Zhou dynasty and continued until the 16th century. The workforce was primarily made up of soldiers, criminals, slaves and peasants. It's estimated that over two million of them died while toiling in the harsh conditions, giving the wall its nickname, 'The Long Graveyard.
Most of the wall that still exists today was built during the Ming dynasty, when watchtowers and fortresses were added to strengthen its defence.
Stone statues of guards
Why was the Great Wall of China built?
During the Zhou dynasty, China was made up of different states, with battles often breaking out between them. They built separate defensive walls for protection against each other. These walls also acted as a barrier against nomadic tribes that attempted raids and invasions from the north.
It was only once the states became united under the Qin dynasty (221–206 BC) that the various sections were gradually joined up to form the beginnings of what's now known as the Great Wall. This was to strengthen the defence further against the northern tribes, particularly the Mongolians. Even today, the wall is actually more like a network of walls than one long structure.
Over the years, the wall has also acted as a border control for regulating immigration and protecting trade along the Silk Route, providing barracks for soldiers, and acting as a transportation and information corridor.
It's hard to imagine what China would be like today if the wall hadn't been built. Seeing it still standing reminds you of the power that the various emperors once held, as well as the pressure they were under from their enemies.
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Enter the world of Pirate Fry as you go forth in his journey across the island of Volcano Island to face daring obstacles, new challenges and interesting situations. This is the start of the series of games starring our hero Pirate Fry, so far we can see with the first game a beginnings of sorts. We see though with the first game a good start of sorts, with a somewhat interesting story, very witty dialogue and interesting locations that you will explore throughout the adventure make this a title that offers a nice different challenge for the adventure gamer.
At the start of the game, we see that it has recently been decreed that all pirates must now belong to a union of sorts and get a license as well otherwise there will be penalty of beheading or being beaten with suspenders and other assorted items or even fined. So, Fry decides to go forth and get himself the license he needs to become a licensed pirate and thus he learns he must complete 3 tests in order to get the license, which is what you must do.
Graphics in the game are decent nothing special I would say but they do give an effective mood for the game and the way the events proceed so it is an effective style I would say. As you start out in the game, you don't get to see much of your surroundings at first, but that soon changes, as you get to explore the island and see what different sorts of areas there are. So, the game does include a fair amount of locations.
Music in the game was alright at first, other than the intro music which practically made me yell out loud after hearing the spice girls in midi format, but the rest of the game was fairly alright, there's even a midi rendition of smooth criminal, so that was cool. However, for some reason every time I changed scenes in the game I noticed on my computer that the volume would crank up to max for the music, it was a weird bug that got annoying, after having to fix it every time. As well the dialogue for the game was very nicely written and definitely should give you some laughs, it is very witty and comical. One part though, I wonder about involves one of the conversations with a character and the practically unreadable text, very annoying but it's not critical to beating the game or anything, just thought I'd point it out.
As well positioning your character sometimes to move from scene to scene is a little bit difficult, but after that, the game is still overall a cool adventure game that you should definitely put some time into. So, check it out it's called Pirate Fry and Volcano Island and see for yourself if you have what it takes to pass the 3 trials. | {
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This was my life a year ago. It was my first holiday season with a baby girl I desired for years. I remember fighting tears and thinking about the irony of it all. I'd waited months for this time and now all I wanted was sleep. I'd felt her kick in my belly and longed to see her face, and then wondered how such a tiny thing could scream with such force.
Before leaving the hospital, the nurse told us not to bring her into crowds for a month.
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With Christmas down, this is the time of year we move our hearts away from awe and wonder and drive them straight into strategy and planning.
I have got to lose 10 pounds.
I am going to "kill it" at work.
I will set up that savings plan starting this year.
I will be a more loving mom.
I will start eating more healthy.
I will find a new job.
I will get that graduate degree.
I will make more friends.
We become resolute to be resolute.
We plan to make a plan.
We. Will. Make. It. Happen.
Is the Lord building your house or are you?
With God, we press on.
With God, we find strength.
With God, he renews hope.
With God, we find fresh encouragement.
With God, we get a helping hand.
With God, he speaks truth and humility.
With God, he refocuses us in love.
With God, he redirects our paths, as he holds our hand, so that we don't end up falling over the cliff of failure. Instead, he grabs us and leads us where he wants us to go – and we feel okay with it. It make sense, for he is the leader. It makes sense, because sometimes he is more concerned with our spiritual than our physical.
Are your plans to go – with God – or are they with an insatiable drive to succeed, win and to thrive?
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Christmas is here, but so is family tensions.
Christmas is here, but so are dysfunctional relationships.
Christmas is here, but so are old habits.
Christmas is here, but gone are people we love.
Christmas is here, but baggage of old still exists.
Christmas is here, but fears surface.
What looks unscalable, God boosts you over.
What seems unbearable, God brings you through unbelievably.
What can't be managed, God says let down your guard and I will guard you.
Will you throw your cares upon God's shoulders? He is the only one that can hold the weight of them without breaking his back.
As you cast it over, God gets under its crushing weight (just like he did at the cross).
The weight is no longer on you, so when you walk, talk, eat or digest other's insults, you don't fall. You are preserved, whole and entire.
Press in and God will press his being through you.
Cast your cares and he will care for you.
Be strong and trust – God is about ready to rescue you!
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People are laughing and hugging as they reunite.
Talking about the year past.
Listening to a story repeated for the one-millionth time.
Drinking egg nog or sparkling apple cider.
while, inside, feeling anything but jolly.
Sure, they may be singing "Joy to the World," but their true emotions are joyless.
They may give you the highlight reel of the year past, but they leave out the drama.
They may be busy with buying, cooking and wrapping, while having a world of marriage, finances or health crashing down.
They may be proclaiming "Happy Holidays," only to be deeply grieving those they love.
God with us in the thick of pain.
God with us in the thin of finances.
God with us when we feel happy – or sad.
God with us despite how much others are.
Will our hurting family members get a chance to know "God with us"? How he draws near to the down, dejected and devastated?
Or will they believe that facades of merry and bright are the only outfits allowed?
They have to see how "God in us" has worked life – through us.
Are you willing to step outside of comfortable to bow down, worship and treasure the small baby – in both word and in action – this Christmas?
Will you make known the cries that moved from a manger to a cross to change everything?
Lighting up Christmas, is not about lighting up a tree. It is about lighting up our loved ones with the treasure we have in Jesus Christ. It is about lighting what truly matters.
When we light Jesus, we light love. What shines is the one thing that matters most, the one thing that people need and the one thing ready to light the world.
So how do we shine Christ on Christmas?
1. We make his purpose higher than our cause of opening gifts.
2. We are more concerned with sharing Jesus than sharing mashed potatoes.
3. We go to vulnerable places, so hurt ones know it is okay to go there too.
4. We seek to touch a person's real need, not just their need to be entertained.
5. We seek the quiet of the Lord, so that we can enter into the mayhem of family – with peace.
6. We sit and listen, verses boast, toast and gloat over things in our own lives.
7. We look to serve and honor others above ourself.
8. We pray to discern who the Lord might direct us to.
9. We discuss the Christmas story.
10. We speak about the Savior who saves.
BONUS: We take a risk, even when the risk makes us think others won't like us.
And those around us will get a chance to know the God who goes with us – Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace (Is. 9:6).
And, the small beginnings of Jesus' new beginnings will shine. They will shine all-consuming love that touches our houses and hearts with true and long-lasting "merry and bright".
My friend walked through the grocery store with her eyes down and shoulders slumped. She was having a hard day and it showed.
My friend felt like the woman's question, laced with pity, was suggesting that it was not Christlike to be struggling.
Listen, we all have hard days and hard seasons.
It would be a lie to answer with an, "I'm fine" during those times.
1. The other person won't care.
2. They won't know what to do with our hurt.
3. They don't seem like a safe place to share.
4. We don't want to burden them or overshadow their happiness.
But life is plain hard sometimes and we need one another to stand up when the waves of circumstance threaten to capsize us.
Just the other day several friends and I were swapping some good news. One of our friends bravely admitted that she was struggling with bouts of sickness with her kids, but she didn't want to rain on everyone's parade. She definitely shared in our happiness yet, instead of saying, "I'm fine too", she was honest with how she felt.
I was grateful for her authenticity, it actually strengthened our friendship—knowing that she wouldn't lie or put up a front that everything was okay when it wasn't.
Just because you are struggling to find joy does not make you a weak Christian.
Look at all the biblical greats who struggled with various things like unbelief, temptation, jealousy, fear, anger, etc.
Sure, Christ wants us to have victory and count it all joy, (see James 1:2-4) but that doesn't mean we have to put on a Pollyanna plastic smile and pretend that everything is okay, when it's not.
The holiday season can fill us with moments of wonder and worship yet also remind us of loss and pain.
It's as if our senses are more acutely aware of both our blessings and brokenness this time of year.
Think of the conflicting emotions felt during that first Christmas season long ago.
I am sure that Mary experienced the loss of her reputation when the naysayers discovered that she was pregnant. Then, months later—great with child—she rode on a donkey, not in comfort but on a bumpy journey away from home.
Yet, in her struggle with pain, she was carrying the Good News, the long awaited One, who would bring lasting hope to a hurting world.
Even in the dark there is light. There is hope in the struggle, but that doesn't minimize our pain.
God was with her as she labored and He loved her no less in her messy state.
The Good News should cause us to rise up and celebrate but that does not mean we have to be super-human or deceitful and pretend that nothing discourages us.
The super-human Savior, both God and man, came to us in our struggling state and loved us so much that He took on more pain that we will ever experience.
Whether you are struggling or soaring this season, know that you have an empathetic Emmanuel who is with you and for you.
He doesn't scold you in the shopping aisle, He nods with understanding as you unwrap your feelings and let Him in—even to those untidy corners of your heart.
Thank You Jesus that You love us so well. Even when we are falling apart You hold us together with Your strong arm. You are the Hope of the Ages. Help us to rest in Your embrace and to live bravely, whether we are happy or sad. Thank You that You are patient with us—not condescending. Oh how we need you, this day and for all time. Lift up our heads and may we magnify You—the One laid in manger, killed on cross and resurrected in victory. You are the best gift of all. Amen.
Katie M. Reid is a tightly wound woman, of the recovering perfectionist variety, who fumbles to receive and extend grace in everyday moments. She delights in her hubby, four children (and one on the way) and their life in ministry. Through her writing, singing, speaking and photography she encourages others to find grace in the unraveling of life. Connect with Katie at katiemreid.com.
It was the week before Christmas and I was feeling the stress, instead of Christmas, I felt more like Chris-mess.
Yes, I was knee-deep in wrapping paper strewn clear across the floor, with boxes and ribbons and bows and more.
It looked like the world's kind of Christmas to me and less like the one I thought Christmas should be.
It was early Saturday morning and I was already stressed. It didn't help that I neglected my time alone with God. Somehow on this day, my to-do-list which was already a mile long, got a VIP slot on my morning schedule. I had people to shop for, a party to plan, and for sanity's sake, I needed to clean up the ginormous mess on the floor where I had been wrapping gifts the night before. And, I knew if I got organized I might even find those pesky scissors I was sure were hiding somewhere beneath that pile of gift wrap and tangled ribbon!
The whistle on my phone, alerting me to a text, momentarily distracted me from the tasks at hand.
The text was from a new friend. I say new, because Sheri had started visiting our life group at church a few months ago. As a group we had been praying for her mother who had been in and out of the hospital for cancer treatments. Other than church, we didn't communicate.
But recently that all changed. She started sending me texts to keep me up-to-date on her mom's progress, and in the back and forth we forged a friendship.
On this particular morning she texted me to let me know her mom had taken a turn for the worse. I had never felt prompted to visit Sheri before, but when I read the text that Saturday, I heard God whisper into my heart, "Go. Go be with her now".
Though, I instinctively knew this whisper was from God, I have to admit I texted Sheri back, asking which hospital her mom was in, half hoping it would be on the other side of the universe so I'd have an excuse to get back to my mile long to-do-list which didn't include a hospital visit.
However, as God would have it, Sheri was close by. Little did I know, God would have my new friend change my Christmas from stressed to a Christmas blessed.
I rallied my husband and off we went. We arrived at the hospital room just as another couple were leaving. I was relieved to see Sheri was not alone. We visited for a while, and before we left, David and I prayed for her and her sweet mama. Sheri seemed at peace, and I was glad I had put my to-do-list aside for a while.
Later that afternoon, I heard from Sheri again, this time her text gave me goose bumps.
"Thank you for coming to the hospital….cool story. Early in the morning, about 1:30, the nurse tried to reposition my mom. It was heartbreaking to see her in so much pain. I left and went to the hospital chapel to pray.
I got on my knees and prayed for my mom, and I prayed for God to please not leave me alone. I feared the dark abyss I fell into after my divorce. I slept for about two hours from 2:00-4:00 and was awakened by an audible voice saying, 'I am here'.
I looked around, but no one was there. I wasn't dreaming, I knew what I heard.
About 7:00 a.m. a friend responded to a Facebook post and asked if she could come to the hospital. Then one of my old neighbors came by, then you and David. Later, my friend Harrison from NY called, and then Diane.
My heart was full. It was God, He heard my prayer and didn't leave me to be alone.
God was near. God was here.
For the 400 years prior to the birth of Christ, God was silent. His people didn't hear from Him. They felt alone. Galatians 4:4 says, " … when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son…" and Matthew 2:3 says that his son "….will be called Immanuel, God with us." God sent His son, at just the right time, to be with us so that we would never have to be alone again.
God heard Sheri and was there for her.
He heard my longing and was there for me.
In allowing me to take part in this Saturday morning miracle, He brought the real reason back into this Christmas season and changed my Christmas mess to a Christmas blessed.
At just the right time He blessed us with the gift of His presence.
Christmas is not about tinsel and bows, it's about God sending Jesus to earth's humble abode.
He came so we'd never again be alone. He came so we could one day call heaven our home.
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Akshaye Dhawan, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, was awarded a curriculum initiative grant by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the IEEE Technical Committee of Parallel Processing (TCPP). It is one of 17 awards made worldwide, 11 to U.S. institutions.
In the past decade parallel and distributed computing has become commonplace, Dhawan explains. "Most people now have a multicore processor on their laptops, desktops and even their phones. However, little has changed in the undergraduate computer science curriculum in order to keep up with these technological advances." The NSF along with the IEEE TCPP is putting together a new curriculum recommendation in computer science that strives to introduce these topics to undergraduates.
Professor Dhawan's grant looks at how existing courses in the computer science curriculum can be redesigned to introduce students to the complexities of working with machines that have multiple processors. His work will also look at how the curriculum initiative can be adopted within the liberal arts model. As one of these early adopters, Professor Dhawan will introduce some of his ideas in two courses at Ursinus over the next year and his feedback will be used to develop the proposed curriculum recommendations. The title of the proposal is "Incorporating the TCPP Curriculum Recommendations in a Liberal Arts Setting.".
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MV Pentalina should be trialled now says Isles MP
MV Pentalina should be trialled for use now rather than waiting to be possible relief in the winter period, says Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP MP Angus MacNeil.
Mr MacNeil has been in constant contact with Transport Scotland and Caledonian MacBrayne suggesting the use of the MV Pentalina to ease the strain on the ageing and limited fleet serving the Western Isles.
In response to his correspondence, Transport Scotland has now agreed to ask CalMac to look specifically at the feasibility of using this vessel on the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service network.
CalMac, in correspondence with Mr MacNeil, say they are currently undertaking the 2021/22 overhaul programme including the use of relief vessels with the aim of resolving some of the weather reliability concerns across the most exposed routes.
They say that the deployment of MV Pentalina for short term relief for Winter 2021/22 as well as 2022/23 will be discussed if operational challenges can be overcome.
The broader review for Winter 2022/23 will commence afterwards.
Mr MacNeil said: "It is good that Transport Scotland are moving to this position where MV Pentalina is being discussed and looked at.
"I think we now just need to know which ports it can go in and out of, which are the ports where there are little bits of learning to be done.
"It is best for this to be done in a non-pressurised situation. Maybe a trial soon for a week or two down the West Coast of Scotland visiting various ports might be useful and instructive." | {
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Antonio "Tony" Cojuangco Jr
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Antonio "Tony" Cojuangco Jr- Biography
In the Philippines, entrepreneur Tony Boy Cojuangco has built a commercial empire that is worth millions of dollars. Also noteworthy is the fact that Tony Boy Cojuangco holds a highly key position in more than 17 different enterprises in the country.
This businessman is 5 feet 9 inches (69 inches) tall and weighs approximately 75 kilograms (lbs). (165 lbs). In addition, his vital statistics show that he has physical measurements of 40-34-45 inches. Tony has fair skin, dark eyes, and black hair, all of which are consistent with his physical appearance.
Early Life and Bio
Known professionally as Tony Boy Cojuangco, his given name is Antonio 'Tony' Cojuangco Jr., and he was born in the year 1951. In the same way, he will be 70 years old in the year 2021, having been born in the year 1951. In a similar vein, because he has not revealed the day and month of his birth, there is no information on his zodiac sign available in the public domain either. Likewise, he was born in Manila, Philippines, and holds the nationality of the Philippines.
Similar to this, when it comes to his race and religion, he is a member of an Asian ethnic group that adheres to Christian principles. In terms of his family, he is the son of Ramon Uychuico Cojuangco Sr. and Imelda de la Paz Ongsiako, and the grandson of Ramon Uychuico Cojuangco Sr. However, there is no information about his siblings, and there is no information about his siblings. However, there is information about his siblings.
In addition, when it comes to his educational background, he attended a high school in the city of Manila. Following this, he enrolled at the Ateneo de Manila University, where he graduated in 2012. In a similar vein, he received his MBA from Stanford University.
When it comes to his business life, Tony describes himself as an entrepreneur. His career as the head of the Bank of Commerce of the Philippines started soon after he graduated with a bachelor's degree in business administration. As a result of this, he has been involved in a variety of enterprises ever since. In a similar vein, he spent a significant amount of time in the tourism, television, and real estate industries. Furthermore, he has established himself as one of the most recognizable figures in the Philippines' telecommunications business. His other positions include chairwoman for foundations such as the Manila Symphony Orchestra Foundation, Ballet Philippines, and Tanghalang Pilipino, among others.
He is a successful entrepreneur who has amassed significant wealth and is living a luxurious lifestyle, according to his net worth and earnings. In a similar vein, he has amassed a substantial financial fortune throughout his career, which has garnered him widespread recognition. However, there is no information available in the media about his earnings. Furthermore, he has chosen to keep his earnings and net worth hidden from the public eye.
Tony Boy estimated Net Worth, Salary, Income, Cars, lifestyle & many more details have been updated below. Let's check, How Rich is Tony Boy in 2020 -2021?
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Estimated Net Worth in 2021 $1 million to $5 million
Previous Year's Net Worth (2020) $1 million to $5 million
Regarding his sexual orientation and marital status, Tony is straight and in a committed relationship. He is in a relationship with Filipino actress Gretchen Castello Barretto, with whom he has a child. Gretchen began her acting career with the Regal Films 14 film Going on Steady, in which she starred. Similarly, she is also a vocalist who has a large number of songs to her credit. They were married in the year 1994 and were blessed with the birth of a beautiful daughter. Dominique Cojuangco, their daughter, is a fashion designer who also works as a YouTuber. Denise Yabut, a Filipino equestrienne, was previously in a relationship with him, which ended in divorce.
When it comes to his social media presence, he is not active on any of the social media channels that are available. Furthermore, he prefers to live a solitary life and avoid the hassles of social media and other online activities.
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COVID-19: Commuters back return of mask-wearing in England amid Omicron spread
"They're really happy to see them back," one commuter says of her parents' reaction, as compulsory mask-wearing returns in settings including public transport, shops, banks, post offices and hairdressers.
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Tuesday 30 November 2021 15:00, UK
Image: Masks are now compulsory on public transport, amid rising concerns over the new Omicron variant
New measures to slow the spread of the newly identified Omicron coronavirus variant are now in force across England.
They were announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson over the weekend amid rising concern the new strain could be more transmissible.
Rules on mask-wearing have been tightened, while the COVID booster jab programme has been opened up to all over 18s.
Sky News spoke to commuters, as they donned masks once again on public transport.
Image: William told Sky News he has continued to wear a mask even after the rule was dropped
George told Sky's Aisha Zahid at Victoria Station in central London that he doesn't "want to be wearing a mask but you've got to do what you have to".
"They protect the spread of the virus so they should be worn," he said.
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He added that while he isn't "too worried" about the Omicron variant, he thinks these measures being reintroduced are the right thing.
William said face masks "need to be worn for our whole community" and has continued to wear one on public transport even after the mandate was dropped.
Image: George said wearing masks prevents the spread of the virus
But he added that "personal autonomy is still important so I'm not bothered if people don't wear one".
He thinks it would have been a "bad show of face" for the government had masks not been made compulsory again.
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Georgina added that it is "essential" to wear masks if cases are rising and there is a new variant.
She said she has an hour and a half commute to and from work each day, and that "wearing my mask is something that I'm really used to so I don't even notice it anymore".
Image: Georgina said she doesn't notice wearing a mask and is used to wearing one
She added her parents also feel strongly about masks being worn: "They're really happy to see them back."
Katherine believes that compulsory mask-wearing "is a very good idea" and the rule should have remained "for longer to start with".
She's been travelling on the Tube this morning where she says most people were wearing masks.
Image: Katherine said the rules on masks should have remained for longer
"It's been a lot better than even last week, I also noticed more people were masked up in shops over the weekend," she added.
Vicky says: "I think we would've been in a better position if we stuck to it all along, the on and off hasn't been good."
She has to wear a mask for her job but admits "I've been really slack with it in other places" so she says the new rules will take getting used to.
Image: Vicky said more people were wearing masks on her commute this morning
Talking about her journey this morning, she said: "There's definitely more people in masks, and it is younger people who seem to not be wearing them."
Speaking to Sky's Becky Cotterill, 47-year-old Margaret Garnett said the booster jab is the way forward.
She received her booster vaccine today at a vaccination centre at St Helens Totally Wicked Stadium.
Image: Margaret Garnett has received her booster jab
She said: "We need to try our hardest to try and sort this out. I want a Christmas; I want to try and feel like we're going back to normal again. One step forward please."
The directorate manager of vaccination services at St Helens and Knowsley NHS Trust, Karen Birchall, said the walk-in facility has been put on hold because "capacity is exceeding the demand".
Image: Karen Birchell said the vaccination centre in St Helens is fully booked
"Business is really busy, we are fully booked. The walk-in facility at the moment we've had to put on hold because capacity is exceeding the demand," she said.
"We're outsourcing, we're recruiting to make sure we can meet that demand that's coming through." | {
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If you are purchasing a new suite of workstations, you want the office furniture installation process to go as quickly and smoothly as possible. That way, employee productivity won't be seriously impacted. Here are several steps you can take to ensure that things go well.
When you go through the free space planning consultation stage, having accurate measurements is essential. Remember that the location of everything from doors to built in casegoods and electrical outlets may affect whether your office furniture can actually fit where you want it. To avoid last minute changes, walk through your office space and double check your space plans against the actual area in question before finalizing your furniture order.
If you are having cubicles installed that are designed with raceways to hold electrical wires and data cables, this affects the set up time. All your contractors should be on the same page regarding who does what when. Your office space planning specialist can advise you on the most effective layout to minimize the amount of wiring/cabling required to support all your workstations.
Although the installers will clean up thoroughly after their work is done, it's always nice to start out with a clean space. When you are preparing for the delivery of new office furniture, this is the ideal time to have carpeted areas steam cleaned and spot treated to remove stains. That way, the whole work space will look new. | {
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Make Whitianga your base to explore the Coromandel as we are the heart of the peninsula. Whitianga is a lively town well set up for the visitor, with excellent cafés, bars and restaurants. We have galleries, a museum, bone carving, mountain biking, fishing, scenic tours by bus or boat and all types of shopping.
Only a few minutes away is the Wharf, where you can take a passenger ferry across to Ferry Landing. A short walk up the hill from the ferry leads to Front Beach then on to Flaxmill Bay and Lonely Bay.
Nearby are the world-famous Hot Water Beach (best time to be there is at low tide) and stunning Cathedral Cove. The cove can be accessed by boat or a 90-minute walk from Hahei.
A further 18km north over a scenic winding sealed road is Kuaotunu, gateway to the pristine beaches of Otama and Opito. These beaches are worth the journey as uncrowded and spectacular white sand and blue water anytime of the year.
As you travel towards Coromandel you may visit the white, sandy beaches of Matarangi, Whangapoua and New Chums. The rich soils of the Coromandel promote lush growth and this is shown in the native bush that covers much of the Peninsula. Huge majestic trees, including Kauri that survived the intense milling of last century, have been protected and can be seen by the highways and walking tracks.
The famous 309 Road connecting Whitianga to Coromandel Town is a mostly gravel road, very scenic with lots to see and do along the way. An unusual square Kauri tree is located on the Tapu - Coroglen Road. In the spring the yellow flowers of the Kowhai tree break the green of the forest while the red blossoms of the Pohutukawa tree provide a flaming brilliance at Christmas time.
There are many things not to be missed in our area - simply ask us for assistance for anything you would like to see or do. | {
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Students having their own device throughout the school day enhances the learning environment. This is because it allows teachers to incorporate new teaching practices, instructional materials, activities, assessment tools, and communication methods.
BYOD enhances the learning environment.
Inquiry is the search for knowledge or truth by asking questions, examining facts, and synthesizing the information. It often includes an investigation into a problem to discover viable solutions with the search guided by a series of questions. BYOD provides students with productivity tools that aid in inquiry based activities. For example, they can use the technology to access information, analyze data, and summarize findings. Using a problem-solving model is a great way to engage learners.
BYOD presents teachers with an opportunity to incorporate innovative teaching practices, instructional materials, activities, assessment tools, and communication methods that were previously not possible when access to technology was limited to scheduled computer lab times or booked mobile carts.
Timely access to information improves learning. BYOD give students the ability to connect instantly to online resources that can help them develop understanding, complete a task, or solve a problem. Web based content also allows students the ability to access essential files from anywhere at any time using their device.
Feedback is a response to an activity that provides information about the effectiveness of the effort. It is one of the most powerful influences on achievement because it helps the learner adjust their actions to get a better result. Feedback can come in the form of advice, praise, and evaluation. BYOD allows teachers to use digital tools to improve the timeliness of their feedback. For example, electronic surveys and polls instantly tally results; online quizzes can be graded by the computer and the results automatically emailed to the student with the correct responses beside each incorrect answer; and drill and practice apps can immediately show the correct answer and adjust questions to suit the user.
Flexible grouping is an instructional strategy used to organize students as a whole class, small groups, or partners, according to specific goals, activities, and individual needs. BYOD allows teachers to use digital tools to shift students seamlessly from one grouping situation to another. Team members can connect virtually which limits the disruption caused from having to move physically. This encourages teachers to design lessons and projects that have a collaborative component and to adjust groups often.
Blended learning combines face-to-face instruction with computer-mediated activities that give students some control over the time, place, path, and/or pace of learning. Online content supplements classroom instruction by providing ongoing access to digital resources such as videos, calendars, quizzes, surveys, e-portfolios, and assignments. BYOD allows student to use their device to review concepts, stay organized, show what they have learned, submit assignments, track their achievement, and communicate with others at anytime from anywhere. Blended learning creates a classroom without walls.
Student centered learning is an instructional approach in which students influence the content, activities, materials, and pace of instruction. The focus is upon students' needs, abilities, interests, and learning styles. BYOD encourages teachers to create a student-centered environment because there is no homogeneity in the students' owned devices or apps in the classroom. To integrate technology effectively into curriculum, activities need to be open-ended, and the teacher must shift from direct instruction to guided instruction by becoming a facilitator. A student centered environment increases engagement, which improves learning.
Differentiated instruction supports individual differences in learning by adjusting the pace, content, assignment, materials, and assessment measures to accommodate each student's unique abilities, needs, interests, and learning styles. It is a challenge for teachers to accommodate all learners. BYOD makes differentiated instruction easier because students can personalize their learning experiences by customizing their device or installing specialized apps to meet their needs. As well, there are drill and practice apps that will automatically adjust the subject matter, rate of information, feedback, and guidance given to each user. In addition, there are digital instructional materials (e-books, audio books, videos) that offer students a choice about how they want to access information. As well, productivity tools allow students to select how they want to demonstrate their learning such as through a written report, podcast, or blog post. BYOD makes differentiating instruction more manageable.
Relevance establishes a meaningful connection between learning and the student. It is one of the most important means of intrinsically motivating learners. Students enjoy using technology and they frequently use devices outside of school for entertainment or communication purposes. BYOD makes learning relevant because it extends the use of the student's device or apps to schoolwork. In addition, BYOD establishes both personal and real-world relevance through student-centered learning, inquiry based projects, and differentiated instruction.
Communication improves when students have ongoing access to technology throughout the school day. BYOD makes it easier for students to share resources or exchange ideas between peers, teachers, administration, parents, community members, experts, or people in the global village. This is because it offers apps that simplify sending messages, scheduling events, setting reminders, and collaboration.
Parents are key stakeholders in education and their involvement is linked to greater student achievement. BYOD uses web apps that invite parents to engage actively in learning by sharing information, encouraging audience participation, or by exchanging ideas. For example, online learning management tools, such as Edmodo, offer membership into the school e-community to help parents stay informed about classroom activities, assignments, grades, and school events. Alternatively, blogging services, such as KidBlog.org have parents become subscribers that can read/comment on student posts.
An authentic audience is a real group of people that will view student work, such as peers, parents, community members, experts, or e-pals. BYOD offers access to digital tools that allows students to expand the audience from just the teacher. Technology allows them to express their ideas publically by posting content online to web pages, blogs, social media, or other services. This engages learners as it makes a task more relevant and personally meaningful. | {
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Owning a Mercedes-Benz S-Class is special, indeed, that much more so the S63 AMG. Then there's the V12 S65 AMG. Opt for the more luxurious Mercedes-Maybach S600, and you're in hog heaven with opulence reserved for the truly elite. But what if even that's not enough for you. Brabus is here to help.
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Title: John F. Baxter with a young woman student conduct an experiment in lab.
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Posted on March 27, 2021 by Galion Inquirer
'The Man Along the Line' stories recalled
By Bernard M. Mansfield, MD - Galion Historical Society
This photograph shows the Dr. Neville-Dr. Ridgway home on Harding Way West. The ground previously had been used as Galion's first cemetery.
Galion Historical Society and Museum
We continue to find interest in the old newspaper accounts of "The Man Along the Line." Written in the 1920s, these old stories and references by the Inquirer columnist were thought to have been written by C.F. Eise, the editor. Here are some stories from those columns.
"Do you remember Galion's first graveyard? The graveyard or cemetery as now termed was located on Lincoln Way West between Union Street and the First Reformed Church. It occupied this entire territory with the exception of the first two lots west of Union Street.
"Northward, the cemetery extended to the present alley line. The burial place was for the first dead of the Methodist church, which was located across the street and still stands at the rear of the lot and is now occupied as a residence.
"In fact, the original cemetery occupied the street and across into the lot, this having been ascertained during the eighties when skeletons were unearthed on the street as it was excavated for the first maca dam paving.
"For many years the old graveyard had been abandoned and an eye sore when finally the late N.B. Ridgeway acquired the property in a spirit of enterprise and community pride, arranged to remove all the bodies and erected the present Neville home which Doctor Ridgway occupied as a residence and office until his death.
"Other residences were erected and this plot, once was the shame of the city has been made to blossom as the rose."
(This area includes the present Wendy's restaurant, and the lots westward, including the offices of Dr. Fellner. The empty space westward to the First United Church of Christ, formerly the First Reformed Church, was occupied by the Ridgway residence. It later contained the law offices of Rolland E. Laughbaum and other offices before it was destroyed by fire.)
The former columnist then reports on Galion's first artificial reservoir:
"(It was constructed) in 1872 when the excavation was made for Metallic Vault Company and mun- icipal electric light buildings.
"Prior to that time all the water used by the then Bee Line shops and locomotives was pumped directly from Whetstone creek. Eventually the supply was not sufficient, especially during the dry seasons of the year, and the reservoir was constructed.
"Later the body of water was enlarged and some years ago an additional basin was constructed on the west side of the bridge. Frequently it had been necessary to haul water from Cardington to this city, but since the new basin was constructed the water supply is generally ample.
"Following the construction of the first reservoir, the Erie railroad some years later excavated the large basin east of East Steet, so that now there is an almost continuous chain of artificial lakes from a point near Fairview Avenue east for a distance of a mile or more.
Another column began with the question, "Remember Sunflower? Sunflower was a horse, exceedingly tall and a patient, steady workhorse utilized in hauling gravel from the pit just opposite the present high school building on North Union Street.
"All along where houses now stand on the east side of the street and north about a block from Church Street there was a deposit of gravel which was hauled on the streets every summer. Sunflower was one of a team and his associate was a miniature pony, a Mutt and Jeff comparison.
"Stomach" Goss, whose first name is not recalled because he was always known by his nickname, was the driver of the team which looked queer because of the great difference in size."
Another column recalled the pioneer wagonmaking shops. "One was on the site of the present Rettig Block, on South Market Street and was owned and conducted by the late Adam Howert (known after a spelling change as Adam Howard). He built and repaired wagons for years with the late Michael Helfrich as assistant.
"The building was moved around the corner on South Walnut Street when the Howard Block was erected and has served as a cottage ever since.
"As the business expanded, Mr. Howert opened a blacksmith shop in the alley one-half block from Market Street one-half block south of Lincoln Way West and which building is part of the A. Howard factories.
"Eventually the carriage works of A. Howard and Sons were established and later conducted for many years by A. Howard. The other wagon shop was conducted by the late Jacob Hessenauer on North Market Street where Todhunter home now stands. The building was moved in the rear of the lot and eventually was torn down."
(Editor's note: This article first appeared in the Saturday, June 25, 1994, edition of the Galion Inquirer. For information about the Galion Historical Society and Museum, visit www.galionhistory.com.)
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Q: How to open only a single find and replace dialog box using java swing? I have created a notepad application using Java AWT and Swing APIs. I am able to open, save and do everything, i have also created a Jdialog to show the find and replace dialog box into my notepad application.
My question is that when i click edit->Find, i get the dialog box as many times i click find button, How to get it only one time?
final JDialog frDialog = new JDialog();
frDialog.setLayout(new GridLayout(3,4));
//frDialog.setModal(true);
frDialog.setVisible(true);
frDialog.requestFocus();
I dont want to use the setModal method, I am a fresher, so can anyone suggest me a better method to prevent duplication of dialog boxes?
Thanks in advance.
A: You can create a modal JDialog with required options to capture the search and replace strings. And also provide check boxes for options like match case, regular expression, etc. Add JButton buttons for Find Next, Replace, Replace All and Cancel. Write appropriate logic for these buttons and finally show the dialog from your notepad's actionPerformed method. This should give you a good starting point to accomplish what you're looking for.
Update:
Use this to get a head start:
import java.awt.GridLayout;
import javax.swing.JButton;
import javax.swing.JDialog;
import javax.swing.JFrame;
import javax.swing.JLabel;
import javax.swing.JTextArea;
import javax.swing.JTextField;
public class Snippet {
public static void main(String[] args) {
JFrame notepadFrame = createFrame();
JDialog frDialog = new JDialog(notepadFrame);
frDialog.setLayout(new GridLayout(3,4));
JTextField txtFind = new JTextField();
JTextField txtReplace = new JTextField();
JButton btnFind = new JButton("Find");
JButton btnReplace = new JButton("Replace");
JButton btnReplaceAll = new JButton("Replace All");
frDialog.add(new JLabel("Find: "));
frDialog.add(txtFind);
frDialog.add(new JLabel(""));
frDialog.add(btnFind);
frDialog.add(new JLabel("Replace with: "));
frDialog.add(txtReplace);
frDialog.add(new JLabel(""));
frDialog.add(btnReplace);
frDialog.add(new JLabel(""));
frDialog.add(new JLabel(""));
frDialog.add(new JLabel(""));
frDialog.add(btnReplaceAll);
frDialog.pack();
frDialog.setVisible(true);
show(notepadFrame);
}
public static JFrame createFrame(){
JFrame frame = new JFrame("Notepad Frame");
frame.setSize(600,400);
frame.setDefaultCloseOperation(JFrame.EXIT_ON_CLOSE);
frame.add(new JTextArea());
return frame;
}
public static void show(JFrame frame) {
frame.setVisible(true);
}
}
Hope this helps!
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Civilization VI - Zombie Defense Co-Op Stream Recap
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[E3 2018] - Just Dance 2019 Drops In 2018
I truly admire Ubisoft for sticking with Just Dance being part of their E3 lineup. Every year they bringing out a dance crew, and they just commit. You may find it cringeworthy or awkward, but it is absolutely joyous and a refreshing break from how many of these presentations go. Just Dance 2019 will be marching its way onto just about every console produced in the past 13 years on October 23, 2018.
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New game mode, new playable characters, and new weapons
Circuit Breakers to Celebrate Its Two Year Anniversary With Big Update
Triverske's twin-stick shooter, Circuit Breakers, turns two years old today, hurray! To celebrate the momentous occasion, the development team has a big update planned that will drop next week on the PC, and sometime after that on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions.
Double the sticks, double the joy.
Circuit Breakers Out Now On PS4, Gets A Slight Delay For Xbox One
Circuit Breakers, a game involving robots, guns, and the use of two joysticks at the same time, was originally slated to fall into the waiting arms of console users around Spring of this year. Unfortunately, the developers decided they needed just a little more time to polish things up, pushing the game to a July 25th release date.
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Total Carnage!
Crack Open the New Circuit Breakers Gameplay Trailer
When you as long in the tooth as me, it sometimes feels that there is nothing new under the sun. However, when a new game like Circuit Breakers evokes the likes of Smash TV, that is not always a bad thing. Check out the total carnage in the new gameplay trailer.
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Xbox One release set for February
Co-Op Twin Stick Shooter Circuit Breakers Teases New Screens
Circuit Breakers is a classic twin stick shooter that belongs in an upright cabinet with a ring of snot-nosed kids yelling at the screen. (That's a compliment.) Since we no longer live in the age of big hair, we get to experience the same arcade awesomeness at home. Where it's quiet. And joysticks aren't covered in unidentified sticky substances.
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You can't make an eOmelette without breaking a few circuits
Arcade Shooter Circuit Breakers Coming to Xbox One
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32 Songs Will be Removed from The Beatles: Rock Band Store
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X-Men Arcade Game Vanishes from PSN, Stays on XBLA
Like one of Gob's little tricks ("They're illusions, Michael."), X-Men Arcade has been pulled from PlayStation Network without notice. The wacky thing is that it's still up on Xbox Live Arcade. Licensing issues? Excess of tachyon particles building up at Sony HQ? No official word has been released, so we're free to speculate and assume the worst!
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Customer Story SAS Artificial Intelligence leads to improved customer satisfactionMachine learning models powered by the SAS Platform help high-tech company Konica Minolta Japan reduce costs and enhance competitive edge.
Customer Story Finding your best customers with machine learningSeacoast Bank enhances customer value using AI and SAS Visual Analytics on SAS Viya.
Parsing customer commentsSwisscom employs text analytics to better understand customer needs, and improve customer service and retention.
Protecting Endangered Species with AI SolutionsCan artificial intelligence protect endangered species from extinction? The answer may lie in their footprints. WildTrack researchers are exploring the possibilities of using AI to augment the process of animal tracking used by indigenous tribes and redefine what conservation efforts look like in the future.
IoT and predictive maintenance keep trains rollingFinnish railway VR Group uses SAS Analytics to provide punctual travel service and improve customer satisfaction.
Analytics frees surgeons to spend more time with patientsDenmark's Lillebælt Hospital uses text analytics for quality control of registrations in all patient records.
Customer Story Using Artificial Intelligence to better engage with customersDaiwa Securities uses analytics and machine learning from SAS to better meet customer needs.
Customer Story IoT data with artificial intelligence reduces downtime, helps truckers keep on truckingVolvo Trucks and Mack Trucks use sensor data and SAS AI solutions to minimize unplanned downtime.
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Makes it possible for machines to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs and perform humanlike tasks.
Trains machines how to learn from data, identify patterns and make decisions with minimal human intervention.
Trains a computer to perform humanlike tasks, such as recognizing speech, classifying images or making predictions.
Analyzes and interprets what's in a picture or video the same way human vision does.
Helps computers understand, interpret and manipulate human language.
Applies AI capabilities from smart devices connected by IoT to learn, adjust and bring more value. | {
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The Statue of Unity is an iconic monument dedicated to Indian independence movement leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. The 182-meter statue of the Iron Man of India was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the nation on 31st October 2018. This day marked the 143rd birth anniversary of Sardar Patel.
The Statue of Unity is located on the river island called Sadhu Bet facing the Narmada Dam near Rajpipla in Gujarat. Designed by Indian sculptor Ram V. Sutar, the statue is conceived as a naturalistic depiction of Sardar Patel in characteristic garb in a walking pose.
The project was handed to Larsen & Toubro in October 2014 and was completed in just 33 months. Built at a cost of Rs 2,989 crore, it required 22,500 Mton of cement, 5,700 Mton of structural steel, and 18,500 Mton of reinforcement to build this larger than a life-sized statue to honor first Deputy Prime Minister of India.
At present, the 182-meter Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue. It is 23 metre taller than China's Spring Temple Buddha statue and almost double the height of the Statue of Liberty (93 metre tall) in US. The statue is expecting a daily footfall of around 15,000 tourists.
The statue can withstand wind velocity up to 60 metres a second, vibration and earthquake.
Located near Sardar Sarovar Dam, the complex will have an Observation Deck view, Valley of Flower, Memorial, Museum & Audio Visual Gallery, SOU site.
The viewing gallery which will accommodate up to 200 visitors at a time. It will offer an expansive view of the dam and environs.
A 128 room, 3-star hotel facility with food service, guest amenities, and conference facilities is being built next to the statue which is expected to attract tourists to the region. | {
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