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Libra (September 24 - October 23)
Your sign of Libra is of the nature of air (intellect) and is representative of the seventh sign of the zodiac. You are well known for your sociable and outgoing nature, love to communicate your ideas to others and are rarely at a loss for words. You see yourself as capable in the way you offer your opinions and for this reason people often seek out your advice. Click to know about how they fare with other signs in the cosmic compatibility cycle.
Zodiac Sign of Libra
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When Libra, the Scales, first meet Aries, the Ram, attraction glitters in the air. The Ram is decisive, fascinating and magnetic and you'll be swept along by the Ram's delight in discovering you. Both of you are romantics. But where your natural ideal is achieved through harmony, the Ram boldly overcomes opposition to possess his heart's desire. At first, you'll love the Ram's independence and flair. However, in time, if you want to maintain the peace, you'll have to forgive many peccadilloes born of haste or impatience. Can the Ram learn to say 'sorry' without losing the naive charm and initiative you love? Hmmm. Something to ponder on. Aries, a Fire Sign, finds your elegant style fascinating, but may interpret your love of cooperation as interest; since Rams believe they are the most interesting things in the world. Fire signs personalize experience and see the 'self' as the center Show your Ram that you see many things outside you as interesting and it is your job to weigh them up. Both of you love drama and have passionate concerns. On this roller-coaster ride, the Ram's impulses may clash with your need to ponder. You enjoy examining your options at length, but the Ram is ready to take a wrong track, then put it right rather than wait. Rams have little sympathy with the agony of indecision. You, on the other hand, will find Ram's rashness wearing. You can be powerful allies if you work out a mutual process, but if you don't, you will rarely agree on how to tackle anything. Mutual effort at domestic harmony will be essential, as you love debate but don't care for conflict. This can be an exciting match if you learn to rely on each other. Without such reliance, romance is likely to fizzle out. Top
Cardinal Airy Venus meets Fixed Earthy Venus and the encounter is an odd one. Since Venus rules on both sides of the equation, there is potential, yet Libra the Scales and Taurus the Bull are very different creatures. With common ground in a love of beauty and a disinclination for conflict, you find the Bull fascinating at first, a totally different species. However, the Bull is a creature of routine, where you love change and excitement, so it may not be long before the placid Bull tries to put the vigorous Scales in a secure compartment, one to which you are unsuited. You love attention and interaction, not limitation. It is the glory of your Sign that you like to consider things, weigh them up, discuss them with your loved one, or indeed with anyone passing. The Bull may quickly tire of this constant need to discuss everything from the color of the bedspread to the way that biscuits are arranged on the plate. Generally, the Bull is not inclined towards causes or matters of justice, unless other influences prevail in the chart. Thus your very own Bull may find your interests in this area puzzling and, in the end, a waste of time and energy. If your bullish mate cannot abide your strong opinions, there will be clashes with the fixed attitudes of this stubborn beast. You can find common ground in the arts, as you are both creatures of taste. Equally, work issues or shared financial interests may bring you together. Overall, this is not an easy match. If you work on accepting differences, the combination of Air and Earth is advantageous. If don't harmonize, then Scales must look further a field while Bull waits patiently for the next cab off the rank. Top
It's definitely an instant attraction! You'll love the lure of high-spirited Gemini the instant your eyes lock. Your shared style, variety and excitement will have no trouble keeping the interest fresh. This fabulous, enthusiastic match could easily move to the bedroom then spill into the social life and beyond. And, speaking of the bedroom, where love for you is an endless frolic, the two of you will really launch into lift-off. You are both in love with love and Gemini's light touch and witty manner will charm and enthral you. You both love to experiment, yet neither of you is jealous, or horribly possessive like some Signs we could name. It's an ideal combination. Mental pursuit and communication is the domain of the Air Sign, so together you will discuss and question, cruising a broad range of topics. Debate between strong-minded (though indecisive) Scales and curious Twins will be rich and varied. Though you both express the Air element, Libra is actually a Cardinal Sign and likes to triumph, while the Mutable Twins will play Devil's advocate, taking the contrary position. Debate can become complex and drawn out, but you both enjoy making adjustments and balancing different elements. Libra will shift position just as often as Gemini changes mind. While you both have charm, the sense of style may vary. Tasteful Libra, the focal point of elegance and chic, may wonder at the array of colors selected by scatty Gemini. However, despite the occasional clash of head and heart, this partnership is well favored romantically and in business, especially in the arts or communications. Indecisive Libra will happily be advised but must, in the end, make the final decision, despite your reputation for wavering. Libra is the leader, where Gemini is a willing and able associate. Move from the brainstorm to the realm of practical action, for, with all this Air, the whirlwind of ideas can leave nothing concrete in its wake. There will be lots of discussion but not a lot of action. You both know how to charm others into doing things for you, but check your charts for Earth energy before you try to conquer the world. You have fun together and complement one another well (as long as you maintain focus). It's a deliciously perfect match. Top
Libra and Cancer are Cardinal Signs, strong and constituted to lead. When cardinal signs meet, there is always a clash of wills, so the goals you set must be worth the compromise. At first, Scales and Crab seem in harmony. You're both sensitive and romantic, so the natural rhythms of your encounter have great appeal. Cancer the Crab, a Water Sign, lets things happen in their own sweet time. This suits your natural inclination to weigh up all the options, so it's a good thing neither of you is inclined to rush. Moon-ruled Cancer will happily soak up all of your lyrical attention and in return will offer you the warm glow of emotional security. In the bedroom intense passions rise, but it won't be long before each of you begins searching for lines of control. Charming Libra loves to lead the way, but then encounters the immovable Crab, entrenched in secure and familiar patterns. If the battle becomes a discussion about who does what and when, your need to discuss and ask questions may clash with your Crab's need for privacy. Don't charge in wanting to know what's up if the Crab is not ready to talk. You are both idealists, so can find common ground in social values, if you sort out your priorities. As an Air Sign, liberal Libra seeks balance and justice, giving focus to the partner, but conservative Cancer is the protector of home, family and the values that uphold them. You will fight for a cause, but your Crab will act to protect its own. If the greater ideal puts the personal at risk, you could feel the Crab's nipper. You love harmony in the home, so you're well matched there, and you both flourish with romantic attention and niceties. But your keen sense of style inclines to extravagance, where the cautious Crab's claws will hold onto money. You adore the social scene, but the Crab is happiest at home. Negotiate financial matters with sensitivity and care. This relationship works best if work or family interests bind you together. Without such interests, provided by compatible Moon and other chart factors, the battle may not seem worthwhile. Top
This meeting is truly blessed. In fact, it's an ideal match. Sensual Libra and dramatic Leo are a stylish and dynamic duo, one which catches fire in the bedroom and maintains the energy through thick and thin. When Cardinal Scales encounters Fixed Lion; it's the Scales who must learn to give ground. This is really no problem for you, for of all signs, Libra is the most other-oriented. Notwithstanding, the wise Lion will learn both to listen and to discuss. The way to get the best from you and your Lion is to remember the rules about Fire and Air. Too much air and the fire burns out of control; too little and the flame stifles and dies. You are a leader and a thinker, so your ideas can stimulate your fiery mate to action. However, if you allow debate to become too protracted, or become fatally indecisive, the Lion loses patience. Leo is a Fixed Sign with a firm attitudinal base. Gently encourage your furry Beast to see the other side of things. Ask for help if you're unsure. Lions are generous and love to show it, but generally Lions think they're always right and don't see the point of discussion. If you blind Leo with science, the Lions will retreat to an accustomed position and snarl or sulk. If you tell the Big Cat what to do, Lions will fight with a persistence that wears you out. The best approach is to let them think the new idea or strategy is theirs. Play diplomat to the monarch and you'll do well. On a straight course, the Lion is stronger and more determined than you are. Harness that dauntless Leo will to a joint course and your fortunes are made. You could not ask for a more loyal companion. Your Lion will stand by you through thick and thin. The Lion is a proud creature. Never demean him or her or make fun in public. At the same time, don't be afraid to scrap with your Lion, just so you can give in gracefully. Leo is fiery sign and needs a vigorous workout. If you're tender, intelligent and prepared to be the power behind the throne, you'll have a mate for life with whom you can share love and success. It's a perfect match. Top
Libra the Scales and Virgo the Virgin meet as idealists. You seek the ideals of cooperation, beauty and justice through gentle, passionate Venus. Virgo seeks perfection of the self and indeed the world. The Virgin is a thinker and an analyst through agile Mercury. This brings intelligence, but a degree of nervous tension. The Scales' ideals of justice are mirrored in the Virgin's ideal of correctness. You're different creatures with common ground. However, your social inclinations and love of circulating will be resented by Virgo, who feels insecure when forced into the public eye. Together, you mix well with others and avoid conflict. Scales and the Virgin are talkers with active minds. However, airy Scales has grandeur and style, enjoying talk for talk's sake as much as reasoned debate, where earthy Virgin prefers straightforward speech. After a time, clashes arise between the broad sweep of your outlook and the analytic close-detail abilities of the Virgin. While gracious and accommodating, no Libra takes criticisms well, especially the sharp, straight talk of the Virgin. If you don't like home truths, then the Virgin won't be your best choice of a loved one. Virgo is careful, not to say miserly, but your tastes are expensive. Virgo has little time or patience for beating about the bush. The airy bubbles Libra blows may be pricked easily by the Virgin. You can complement each other and be good communicators. The witty perceptions of the Virgin will add to the humor of the Scales. You agonize over decisions. Virgo is a worrier. However, Virgo would rather take action than sit around discussing things. Knowing when to stop talking and get on with it is the key. Well-matched in the bedroom, you're passionate creatures, drawn to an idealized love, though each of you seeks it differently. If you explore and fulfil each other's dreams and fantasies, you'll do well. The mixture of agile Air and practical Earth is not an easy one, though the blend can bring rich rewards. Cardinal Libra leads the way while Mutable Virgo contributes inventive skills and invaluable advice while getting the job done. Listen to your versatile partner. No one will work harder than the Virgin if left to get on with things. Don't be a bossy Scales. An odd couple you may be, but if this match finds its own special glue, you'll be a matchless pair. Top
When Libran style meets Libran panache, the attraction is immediate. You will find an understanding partner and a romance for life. Romance is in the air when two Scales find their Lover. Affairs of the bedroom are enthralling and even a touch extravagant. You'll be invigorated just by the thought of your loved one and can stimulate and refresh each other through considerate attention. If you've always wanted a partner with grace, good taste and who loves to discuss and weigh things up as much as you do, look no further than another Scales. You truly understand each other, enjoying the highs and sympathizing with the lows. A warning: sometimes Libra can be prone to almost paralyzing indecision. If you both get stuck, very little can be done until and unless one of you can pull yourself out of it. Remember too that there is something of a contrary tendency within your sign. Sometimes you have to swing away and take the opposite position. You'd better negotiate an agreement to disagree, or you could find yourselves arguing with one another for no reason other than sheer bloody mindedness. You need to leave each other alone from time to time. Each of you has a deep or hidden side, filled with darker concerns or worries, which you rarely reveal to others. With a Scales partner you'll have a comrade you can trust with this secret self. Whatever your views on a subject, you'll be able to see the side your partner holds. Both of you may come to change your mind on many topics due to these 'heart to heart' discussions. However, to avoid boredom, you really need to develop mutual external interests and activities so that when conflict arises, you both have a way of transforming the stormy air into positive winds of change. Although Libra is a Cardinal sign and likes to take charge, it's easier for you than any other sign to work out the balance that will allow enough space for you both. Given you find the measure of cooperation and understanding your sign seeks, this can be a perfect match. Top
What happens when Love Goddess comes face to face with Underworld Lord? Intense desire awakens and fearsome passions surge to the surface! Libra charm and Scorpion magnetism are mutually fascinating. You have much to learn from this proud, but sometimes remote being. The boudoir ballet can be steamy, even decadent, for you are passionate beings. Scorpio adores your lightness of touch and desire to please; while you are thrilled by the constant unveiling of sexual secrets. But it's tricky from here. Your outgoing, sociable mode of communication encounters an impenetrable surface in the Scorpion. You're a planner, needing debate. The Scorpion is a schemer who spends inordinate amount of time in the secret inner sanctum. You embrace the wide view where Scorpio holds to a fixed belief system. Where you change readily, Scorpio remains obdurate. Your fairness sits uneasily with Scorpio's capacity for ruthless action. If you cannot develop good communications, your relationship may flounder. Scales is a diplomat where Scorpio will deliver the verbal sting, and not always as a last resort. Scorpio has the gift of psychic perception and will often read you better than you read yourself. You're a Cardinal Sign, needing to take charge, but the Scorpion is not born to take orders. Negotiate a pact or end up in conflict with the world's most persistent creature. Scorpio could give lessons in stubbornness to the stones themselves. The Scorpion can be strangely patient with your trademark indecisiveness. Scorpio is a Fixed Sign, loyal, devoted and sometimes fanatically jealous. You love your freedom and do not like to be possessed Trust is needed for your relationship to flourish. This is a difficult match and will work best if there are business interests in common. Compatible factors such as Moon, Mars and Venus will improve the situation, so if you love a Scorpion, be sure to get a full chart comparison. If it works, you'll have a devoted companion. Top
This scintillating meeting of Air and Fire is loaded with excitement and sparkle. Sagittarius is ruled by expansive Jupiter, so is more restless than you and enjoys taking risks. No Libran is likely to stand in the way of an adventure, though, so the urge to get out and have fun will keep you motivated. Sagittarius will be a great friend, as well a delightful lover. Problems don't arise very often, But Sag can sometimes hurt your sensitive feelings, but on the other hand you can sometimes be a bit too emotionally controlling for the Archer's liking. Don't worry though, because your legendary diplomatic skills will soon smooth any ruffled feathers. You both have the ability to forgive and forget. Sagittarius is a Mutable Sign and enjoys a changing diet. Keep things varied to maintain the interest of this freedom-loving creature. Your domain over the realm of Air excites the fiery but philosophic Archer. You share a world of ideas, beliefs and a diversity of opinions. You'll love ranging through the topics you agree and disagree on. Libra is a Cardinal Sign so you love to lead. Mutable Sagittarius is restless but affable and will follow with most things, as long as they're exciting and there aren't too many direct orders. Archers revel in ideas, but they have the bluntness of the fire sign rather than the diplomacy of the Scales. This match can be successful socially, artistically, romantically or just enjoying life's endless parade. Be careful of extravagance. Work out how to tie the purse strings in this relationship for prudence and economy don't come naturally to either of you. The Archer is a creature of action. Try not to spend too much time making up your mind, for vigorous Sagittarius loves to get on with it. If you allow the Archer's verve to inspire you, you can climb to great heights together. Both of you have two different sides to your nature, so you'll need to be careful about staying in harmony with one another. Understand all the facets of your fiery partner's nature. Let the Archer see you as you are. Trust comes through honesty with Sagittarius. Enjoy! This is an ideal match. Top
The first encounter between Scales and Goat is intense, due to deep differences. You are attracted by the Goat's sexuality and by that strong, silent persona, while the Goat is impressed by your style and panache. This makes magnetism in the bedroom, but you are a creature of discussion where the Goat assimilates information. You weigh up propositions until the right answer comes, while the Goat will wait for sufficient facts, and then decide on a course of action. Your avid mental processes fascinate the Goat at first, but your conservative com-padre may tire of the constant need to debate things that don't lead directly to a decision. Libra the Scales and Capricorn the Sea-Goat are Cardinal Signs. This is a challenge, so you need to negotiate who's in charge. Neither surrenders easily. You try to accommodate, but you don't like to give up control. You'll find that the Goat is a creature who takes charge with determination, so somewhere along the line; you will struggle over who's the boss. Capricorn, an Earth Sign, is guided by practical concerns, where the Air of Libra loves to speculate. Goatish realism versus Scales idealism! If you don't compromise, you won't survive. Your Goat can be grounding where you can be uplifting - if you negotiate the process of communication. If you don't, Air blows across the face of Earth and passes, leaving things much as they were. It's not an Ideal Match. Top
Libra and Aquarius have much in common. You both have concerns about justice and fairness. You enjoy friendships, avoid conflict and live a life that reflects your compassionate views. Aquarius is strong and stable, yet adventurous and willing to break new ground. That cool, calm intellect and love of discovery is truly fascinating. Your first encounter is vivid and exciting. Aquarius delights in any new form of sexual expression (the more far-out the better) and you are fascinated with relationship in all its forms, especially with such a delightfully quirky creature. You like the way each other's minds work and share interests in music, theater and the arts. Of course, you both love parties and are interested in other people. A warning though: your tendency to idealize love and the loved one may become a little cloying for the emotionally detached Water Bearer. Your challenge will be to bring this distant, intellectual lover more into focus in the here and now, rather than viewing life and love as one ongoing experiment. Libra is a Cardinal Sign and so will gravitate to a position of control. Aquarius is a fixed sign and will resist a direction set by others. The Water Bearer is delighted by your style, panache and sociability, but Aquarius loves freedom, where Scales loves involvement - so there is more to be worked out here than meets the eye. Aquarius enjoys discussion, but has only a limited interest in the indecision to which you can fall victim. Don't always expect your Aquarian lover to participate in your personal concerns. The Water Bearer needs the freedom to move about and prefers the lively debate of a changing diet of interests. Two Air Signs can have trouble with grounding. You'd be wise to check your charts for a measure of practical earth energy to see if you'll be off on a cloud, or if you can actually get things done. In your Water Bearer, you have not only a genuine eccentric but also an enigma. At one extreme the Water Bearer will flout convention. At the other, Aquarius is conservative. Your judgement as to how to handle matters between you will be extremely important. In many ways, this is a perfect match, but you will need to recognize the subtle differences between you to make it work in the best possible way. Top
The Scales and the Fishes is an unusual match, but the attraction between you can be intense. Air and Water don't mix easily, so you'll have to be attentive to the Fishes' needs even though you won't always understand what they are. It's by no means an easy match, but when it does work, it has a special quality. Both of you have hidden sides, so you find comfort in a private world. However, in the world outside, the rules may change. Where you like to discuss, agonize and ponder, Fishes keep secrets and need solitude. Pisces does not always want you to penetrate the depths. It's a mysterious and emotional sign, so if you don't come to love the mystery, you won't have a road to travel. Still, the Fishes are talkative and humorous, so you have common ground to work with. Your gifts lie with the mind, where feeling is strong for the Fishes. You'll have a lot to discuss if you have a mutual interest in the arts or cultural activities. Both of you are dreamers in different ways and both idealists. The Scales is a Cardinal Sign and a leader where Fishes are Mutable and can easily work in and around another. Where you lead, the Fishes follow, but adaptable Pisces won't be pushed too hard. Overdo control and Fishes swim away. They're stronger than they look. A Pisces partner can sympathize with your bouts of hesitancy. They too suffer fears, worries and indecision. Pisces feels compassion for the state of the world, so your Fish can easily empathize with the social causes that move you. You don't combine easily, but this match can be something special if you come to understand one another. Pisces however, is notorious for selecting the wrong partner. If you don't gel, the attraction between you may be squandered or just fade away. Top
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Barceló can't understand hoteliers' ecotax challenge
2016-09-19 Palma	By Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter
Biel Barceló and Pere Muñoz, director of the Balearic Tourism Agency, during a press announcement.
18-08-2016Miquel Àngel Cañellas
Tourism minister Biel Barceló today confirmed that the full committee which decides how tourist tax revenue is to be spent has approved the proposal of the executive committee that priority should be given this year to water and environmental projects. This, however, was not the main item on today's agenda. Rather, it was the legal challenge to the tax by the Majorca Hoteliers Federation.
Barceló said that the government couldn't understand the appeal that has been made to the Balearic High Court, adding: "We consider the tax to be irreversible. It means resources for land and for the environment to the benefit of all citizens."
Collection of the tax, he noted, is being complied with and applied. "We regret, therefore, that someone now wishes to put a spoke in the wheel. So, we regret the appeal, but that is their right (the hoteliers). This seems to relate solely to the federation's initial opposition to the tax. They had said from the outset that they would consider lodging an appeal."
The minister defended the work of the finance ministry, which had ensured that every point in the tourist tax law was discussed. He explained that at present there was only notice of an appeal. Until there is anything specific from the court "and we know what we're talking about", the government and its legal services will not be making any response. He noted that the federation has not asked the court for any "precautionary measures". These might entail a suspension of the tax.
Of the government's relationship with the federation, Barceló said that there is dialogue. He pointed out that the recently approved plan for sustainable tourism had the support of the federation. At their next meeting, the government will be seeking an explanation from the federation as to why it has lodged its appeal.
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Steve / Hace over 5 years
Biel Barceló doesn't understand the first thing about tourism. He should be replaced immediately by someone intelligent, experienced, honest and that has no conflicting imterests within the industry.
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Honoree: Duncan Campbell, Founder
Director, The Campbell Foundation; Founder and Retired CEO, Campbell Global
Duncan Campbell's passion for helping children grew from his own experience as a youth living in a distressed area of Portland, OR. Those experiences eventually led to his founding of four children's organizations: The Institute for Children, The Children's Course, Youth Resources and Friends of the Children.
"I was one of those children," Campbell says of the youth served by Friends. "I believe," says Campbell, "people have a responsibility to reach back and take care of others, so that they can break the cycle of poverty and become self-reliant, contributing citizens…all through the power of relationships. "
Early on in Duncan's career, Duncan worked with juvenile offenders and later served as a member of the Governor's Agenda for Children, as Chairman of the Multnomah County Juvenile Services Commission, and was a founding board member of Children First. In 1997, he served as a delegate to the President's Summit for America's Future and has been a speaker at the White House for the Helping America's Youth Initiative. As Founder and Chairman of The Campbell Group, Duncan has more than 30 years of timberland investment and forest industry experience.
He holds a B.S. degree and a J.D. degree from the University of Oregon, is an attorney-at-law and a C.P.A. Duncan devotes his life to serving children and families and has been closely involved with Friends of the Children since its inception in 1993.


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botocore.exceptions.ClientError: An error occurred (AccessDenied) when calling the PutObject operation: Access Denied

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'Final Assault' Launched on Gbagbo Bunker
They intend to 'fetch' him and 'bring him to justice'
By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff
Posted Apr 6, 2011 6:58 AM CDT
New Forces soldiers loyal to Alassane Ouattara drive at a checkpoint at one of the principal entrances to Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Tuesday, April 5, 2011. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
(Newser) – Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara launched what the local media is describing as a "final assault" on Laurent Gbagbo's bunker today, aiming to capture the rogue president. "We are going to his residence to fetch him and put an end to this comedy," a spokesman for Ouattara's side tells the Telegraph. "This charade must end because the country is collapsing." Gbagbo's side has described the assault as an "assassination attempt," but Ouattara forces say they've been explicitly ordered not to kill Gbagbo.
Ouattara's spokesman said they'd launched the attack because Gbagbo "was still refusing to sign a document recognizing Ouattara's [presidential election] victory and Ouattara concluded that he was not being honest." Gbagbo representatives have also reported that French forces are taking part in the assault, though French officials deny that, the New York Times reports. But France's foreign minister did call Gbagbo's refusal to give up power "absurd," adding, "Everybody's dropped him." (Read more Ivory Coast stories.)
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A boy without a father is like an explorer without a map. William Bennett, former Secretary of Education under Ronald Reagan, addresses manhood in today's culture and reflects on his own boyhood and the men who influenced him.
Bob: Former Secretary of Education William Bennett believes that there are a lot of young men today who need to man up.
Bob: This is, apparently, a swinging edition of FamilyLife Today for Monday, June 6th. Our host is the President of FamilyLife®, Dennis Rainey, and I am Bob Lepine.
If you're a young man or, for that matter, an older man, and one of your major ambitions in life is to get to Level 17 on that video game, let's think about those priorities, okay? Stay with us.
Dr. Dobson was doing with Bill Bennett. He asked Secretary Bennett, "What's new? What are you working on?" Dr. Bennett said, "Well, I'm working on a book called The Book of Virtues, and I turned up my radio to go, "When is that coming out? I need that book. I want that book," and it wasn't out yet. It was like six months before the book came out that I heard this. But I got on the waiting list to get the book, and we got it when it first came out.
I used to read the stories from The Book of Virtues to my kids at night. The problem was they kept wanting me to read the same ones over and over again, instead of moving on. I wanted to get to some of the newer stories, but they just wanted to hear the same ones over and over again!
Dennis: It's interesting because I had the same experience. We read the book as well; and it was great to hear good, wholesome stories that had values, convictions, courage—not just sprinkled throughout them but embedded in them. I want to welcome the author of that book back to the broadcast, Bill Bennett.
Bill: Thank you. Thank you, Dennis. Thank you.
Bill: Glad to be here.
Dennis: I didn't know this—you're a native of Brooklyn.
Dennis: You grew up there.
Dennis: And your father. Tell us about the family that you grew up in.
Bill: Sure. I should say, first, that my wife is from Orangeburg, South Carolina, so this is a real mixed marriage! [Laughter] It is not race. It is culture.
Dennis: What are grits; right?
I grew up in Brooklyn. My brother, Bob, who is a very well-known lawyer in Washington—he was Bill Clinton's lawyer; probably best known for that. He and I had an argument or two about that. Grew up with our mother in Brooklyn—she worked, a single mom. We lived with my mother and grandmother. They were very good women, very strong women; but my parents were divorced when I was five. My mother then had a series of other marriages that were pretty unfortunate, about five more. They didn't last. So we didn't have a permanent male presence in our life but, in this book, The Book of Man, I talk about a lot of different men who've meant something to me in terms of what I've read and people I've seen and admired.
Dennis: And in terms of you. It's been said that a boy without a father is like an explorer without a map. As a boy growing up in Brooklyn, I mean, man, I'm telling you what. That's big stuff there.
Bill: It's big stuff, yes.
Dennis: How did it impact you, as a boy, who really had a father who ultimately just stepped out of his life?
Bill: I withdrew a lot (according to my brother). My brother is older and is still a guide to me. Although our politics are very different, we're family; and he looks out for me.
When I was Secretary of Education, they started something called, "Secretary of Education will identify the best teacher he ever had." I got to pick the best teacher I ever had, as a young man. I picked my line coach, a former Marine, because he taught me more, I thought, than anyone. He taught me—William James puts it this way—the difference between toughness and callousness. As a boy, I thought toughness meant being callous—meant being kind of macho—you know, tough guy.
Bill: He taught me toughness was resilience, you know--perseverance, which is something a man needs to teach a boy.
That's what real toughness is. It isn't this swagger. It's enduring, taking a lot of heat, and then staying on the right path.
Dennis: If we somehow had the ability to get a snapshot of an event or an encounter with your two sons, that you raised to adulthood, that would be a favorite of yours—because here you are—you're a young man who grew up without a father. Then, God blesses you with two sons.
Undoubtedly, you were passionate about being that kind of dad you're talking about right there—of being engaged, purposeful, intentional, and really helping them become the men God made them to be. What one event or one snapshot would be your favorite? Do you have a favorite that would be a moment where that occurred; that was taking place?
Bill: I guess I have a couple.
You know, Homer says in The Iliad, "It is the wish of the father that the son will exceed him in every way and the mother will bless him in her heart." And this was my wish. It is every father's wish.
The other moment was when we were in a golf cart on a vacation, and I told the boys to stop fighting. They were about nine and four.
I said, "One more and you're going to walk, and the mosquitoes are going to get you." But one more time—they did it one more time. [Laughter] And I said, "You're out of the golf cart." As I drove off, I heard our little guy, Joe, starting to cry, and I heard this soon-to-be great lacrosse player, John, say, "Don't cry, Joe. Don't worry. I've got you. I've got you." I can't say it without—that was as proud as anything, too. You know, "He's not heavy; he's my brother. I've got you." That's when I knew Mrs. Bennett was doing something right. [Laughter] (which she has).
With Joseph, a more complicated story. John was the boy wanted in the Book of Virtues. He was the captain. Everybody loved him. The boys loved him. The girls loved him. He was captain of every team he ever played on. Joe had to struggle to pick up with John—to keep up with John. You remember Chariots of Fire?
Bill: Eric Liddell runs and feels God's pleasure.
Bill: He runs naturally. Abrams has to work to be that good.
Joe had to work to be that good. Joe—if John were at a party and somebody did something inappropriate—pulled out booze or, you know, a joint—John left and half the crowd would leave with him.
He graduated from Princeton. Two hours later, in a much more moving ceremony, he and one other senior were commissioned Second Lieutenants in the United States Marine Corps. That was a great moment. That was! Because I wasn't sure that was going to happen, you know?
Bill: You've got kids. You've got a bunch of kids.
Bill: It's happened, and I couldn't be happier or prouder.
But there are a lot of young men today who, growing up, didn't have the guidance. They are like the explorer without a map. They are still trying to find their way. They're in their twenties; some are in their thirties. Some are even married and raising their own children, and they don't know what a man is and what a man does.
Dennis: Where did we go wrong here? How did this all get started in the first place?
You know, for kids who couldn't do math, "Well, then, let's just change it. Let's just estimate what we're doing." You know, "If culture was teaching bad lessons, let's just start teaching moral relativism as a doctrine." It just. . .
We went wrong, literally, somewhere between l969 and l973. Whether you look at out-of-wedlock birth, whether you look at religious affiliation, belief in God, belief in the objective truth, belief in norms and standards.
It turns out, and I think it's true, that when the structures that we have in a Judeo-Christian civilization—put together for the preservation of the best in us—when they get weakened, it is the boys who fall apart before the girls.
It may be because the girls, the women, end up with the kids most of the time so they have responsibilities they cannot avoid; but the men try to avoid the responsibilities, having not been taught anything else. There's a lot of lingering. There's a lot of loitering going on. There's a lot of hanging-out, too much hanging-out in your parents' basement. There are a lot of maturity deficits going on. There's too much video game playing going on of men in their mid-twenties. Men in their mid-twenties play more video games than boys 12 to 18: an average of three hours a day.
Bob: And why is he doing that? Why is the 23 year-old spending three hours a day in front of a video game?
Bill: No one has taught him The Book of Man—the value of, for example, work. A man who has missed the pleasure of work has missed one of the great pleasures life has to offer. I tell my audience when I sign off radio, you know—I thank Goodness it's Friday.
I'm one of those guys who loves the weekend. I was doing a sports interview the other day, and the guy said, "What did you thank God for around your table?" I said, "I thank God for my country, my family, and the SEC!" [Laughter] Where would we be?!
Bill: Anyway; but I also thank God it's Monday. You guys love to do this. It's so obvious. For a boy to see a man taking joy in his work! You know, my wife has said, "Get the boys up. Have them go to your radio station." I mean, it is 5:00 in the morning or 4:30 in the morning, but they've done it.
Where came this--and I know exactly where it came from--this notion that you live for the weekend? What is that? That you live so that you can then play on the weekend? That's crazy!
Bill: To sustain a life of meaning and have real joy, a man has to have work.
Dennis: The book is loaded, as your works all are, with great stories—stories that really cause a man's chest to swell with courage.
You had to have the objective as you wrote this book, "I'm going to tell some stories here that show men what real mean do, how they act, how they behave, and how they go into tough places." Now, Bob's going to get onto me for this, and he always does when I ask a question like this. Is there a story from this book, The Book of Man, that's your favorite, in terms of one that stirs other men to courage?
Bill: I think maybe Rick Rescorla. Rick Rescorla was a Yorkshire man who came to the United States to join the US military. The story is very little known, but he became the Chief of Security at Tower Two at the World Trade Center. He made all the execs--hot shots, hedge-fund guys; you know, the guys we're all talking about now—march up and down the stairs of the World Trade Center three times a year.
They complained and they said, "Who are you?" You know, "Just some security cop." He made them do it. He said, "We're going to do it. I'm going to teach you a great Yorkshire song: 'Oh, ye men of Yorkshire'!" You know, on and on. [Laughter] He made them sing it. They just thought he was the biggest fool.
And when "that day" came, they all got out. They all got out. Maybe two or three didn't. He went back in to look for the three who didn't get out, and we never saw him again.
It's a story about selfless sacrifice. It's about courage. It's about preparation. It's about being a man. He joined the US military because he said, "I think it's the greatest force for civilization in the world." He loved America. It's a remarkable story.
It's nobody's fault that the story isn't well-told. Well, maybe it is. I mean, could there be a better movie than the movie about this man? He meets this American woman and they fall in love. They get married. They have a wonderful life together.
Dennis: I've got another question for you.
Dennis: And Bob knows where this one's going. One of my favorite questions to ask another man, or a group of men around a table like we're seated at right now, is this: "Out of all the things you've ever done, what is the most courageous thing you have ever done?" And while you're thinking, the answer isn't, "I've never done anything that was courageous." Courage is doing your duty under fire. It's stepping up when the easiest thing to do would be to do nothing or to step down.
Bill: Yes. I don't know.
Maybe I have. I'd have to have somebody else answer that. I wouldn't know. I wouldn't know. I'd like to think I have. I remember sitting at a Cabinet meeting once where nobody was saying anything and, sure, somebody had to say something. It was Ronald Reagan. I owed a lot to him. I thought of the words of an old rock and roll song by Chuck Berry: "I got a chance. I oughta take it. Come on, Queenie, let's make it." You know, "This is my shot," (takes her to the dance floor).
And I said, "Well, I have to disagree." The President was kind of not paying attention because President Reagan—you know, there's this stuff about Reagan, that he fell asleep at Cabinet meetings. We all say, "No, he didn't." When people ask me, I say, "Of course he did. Given what was being said or presented, it was exactly the right response." [Laughter] You had some boring bunch of graphs some guy was trying to show something.
Ronald Reagan was thinking, "Restore America. Destroy the evil empire." He's got more important work to do.
I mean, did Churchill fall asleep at meetings? Sure. He had other things. He needed his rest for the most important tasks.
I can't think of anything I'd really pat myself on the back about in terms of courage. All I know is that I was doing something to provoke a lot of people to say that I should be fired from the Reagan administration, but Ronald Reagan didn't think so, so that was good. Whether that was courage or just Irish recklessness. You know, the Irish get credit for courage when it's something else.
You know the story of the Irishman walking down the street? He sees a fight going on and says, "Is this a private fight or can anybody get in on it?" [Laughter] So I've been in a lot of fights. I like a fight. I like a fight.
Dennis: I wonder, though. You take us into the Cabinet meeting room with President Reagan, and you disagree with the President of the United States.
I have to wonder, also, Bill, if you being a dad, courageously stepping up and into a couple of boys' lives to shape their lives on a day-in and day-out basis, as a man, who really didn't have a father; who really didn't have that arm around the shoulder of a man speaking truth to another man, and you did that. No, it didn't occur on a battlefield in a foreign country where you jumped on a grenade or did something there, but you stepped up in the midst of the battle to do your duty as a dad, under fire.
Bill: I don't know. Maybe it was easy. My brother and I—my brother Bob—the more-liberal Bennett. People see us together and they say, "Which one of you is adopted?" You know? [Laughter] It's so funny. He's the Clinton guy and I'm not, you know? Anyway! He's been married almost 40 years. I've been married 30 years, both beating our mother by a lot here. Maybe it was easy for us. Maybe we went through that, and we were not going to put our kids through it. Maybe something like that.
I never really did very much I didn't want to do, in terms of being with these kids. I just loved being with them. I mean, when they were little, I was of very little use. I acted like I didn't know how to change diapers so I never had to do it again. I made a mess of it and my wife said, "You'll never do that again!" I said, "Yes, dear." [Laughter] Method in my madness, you know! But it was easy.
And she has—Elayne--has done a remarkable job. She was the one up late at night. She was the one reading the stories from The Book of Virtues. I was writing them for the public. She was reading them to the kids.
Bob: Well, however it worked at your house, I think we've all benefitted, not only from The Book of Virtues, but I hope a lot of parents will get The Book of Man. And if you have sons, start reading these stories to your sons to instill the kind of virtue and nobility and courage that ought to be a part of a young man's character.
Of course, we've got copies of The Book of Man in our FamilyLife Today Resource Center. Our listeners can order copies online at FamilyLifeToday.com or they can call 1-800-FL-TODAY to request a copy. Again, the title is The Book of Man, by Dr. Bill Bennett. Order online at FamilyLifeToday.com, or call to order at 1-800-FLTODAY.
By the way, we wanted to say thank you for your participation in the "Stepping Up" video event and video series that we put together. A lot of guys have benefitted from going through that material and your contribution was a big part of that. So thank you. In fact, I was with a group of guys from our church recently and we went through about half of the "Stepping Up" video event. Our weekend was so full as we got together that we couldn't do the whole series. We did about half of it. It's just good, solid content for guys to go through together.
We're hoping that other guys might consider, this summer, doing a group getaway; whether it's something you do officially with guys from your church, or whether it's a group of dads and sons who get away together and do something fun together and watch these videos as a part of you get away, we'd like to encourage you to do that. In fact, we're making the "Stepping Up" video event kit free to everybody who will purchase ten of the "Stepping Up" event manuals.
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Now, tomorrow we want to hear more about how Dr. Bill Bennett understands the whole issue of what manhood ought to look like. We're going to hear some of the lessons on manhood from President Reagan, back in the '80s. That's coming up tomorrow. Hope our listeners can tune in for that.
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WAC Academic All-WAC Honorees For 2019 Fall Sports Announced
Fri, 01/17/2020 - 11:29am by Sam Wasson Tags:
Written By: WAC Media Relations
DENVER, CO - The Western Athletic Conference today announced the 2019 Academic All-WAC honorees from men's and women's cross country, men's and women's soccer and volleyball. To be eligible for the honor, a student-athlete must have completed at least one academic year, have at least a 3.2 cumulative grade-point average and have participated in at least 50 percent of the team's contests.
A total of 290 student-athletes were named to the list. Of the first and second team All-WAC selections from the fall sports, 63 percent were also honored as Academic All-WAC honorees, including all seven first-team All-WAC volleyball players. Grand Canyon had the most honorees with 45, followed by Utah Valley with 37, California Baptist with 34 and Seattle U with 31. Of the sports, women's soccer had the most honorees with 81.
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NMSU Soccer Adds 12 For 2020
Tue, 11/19/2019 - 8:55am by Sam Wasson Tags:
Written By: NM State Athletic Dept.
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Mexico State women's soccer team signed 12 new student-athletes to National Letters of Intent, head coach Rob Baarts announced.
"We are incredibly excited about our 2020 class. We have not only talented players coming in, we have fantastic athletes as well," Baarts said. "Competing at the Division I level takes a combination of athleticism and technical ability and we feel we have all of that in this class. Our 2020 class hail from Clubs like FC Portland, San Juan SC, Utah Royals, SV Thunder, San Diego Force, DMVC Sharks and FC Tucson who all teach the game the way we want to play at the college level. Our 2019 season finished on a good note winning three of our last four games and learning what it means to truly compete at the NCAA DI level. This combined with a talented class will put bump our Aggie Soccer Program to a whole new level. Can't wait for our new family members to arrive on campus!" Continue Reading This Post >>
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Mon, 11/04/2019 - 2:23pm by Sam Wasson Tags:
DENVER, CO - Sophomore Corey Kizer was named the Western Athletic Conference Player of the Week after an offensive explosion, the league announced Monday.
The Placitas, N.M. native was unstoppable in a 3-1 win at UT Rio Grande Valley, scoring two goals on just three shots. Her first goal of the match came in the eighth minute when she received a cross from Emma Smith and beat a charging UTRGV keeper. Kizer struck again in the 73rd minute, finishing off a cross from Hannah Leitner. This was the first multi-goal game of Kizer's career.
Kizer wraps up the season as the Aggies' leader in goals (5) and points (11). The forward scored four of her five goals during conference play, including the game-winner in overtime against CSU Bakersfield on Oct. 18.
Lece Aviles Named WAC Defensive Player Of The Week
DENVER, CO - Sophomore Lece Aviles was named Defensive Player of the Week by the Western Athletic Conference on Monday morning. This is the first weekly award for an Aggie this season and the first of Aviles' career.
The Aztec, N.M., played every minute at center back as NM State allowed just one goal in two overtime conference wins over the weekend. She anchored the back line in a 1-0 shutout win over CSU Bakersfield in Las Cruces on Oct. 18, the Aggies' first shutout of the season. The converted forward totaled 192:05 of time on the backline over the weekend.
Currently, Aviles, a converted forward, has played every minute at center back in 13 of New Mexico State's 16 matches on the year. She leads the squad in minutes played at 1,456 minutes. Continue Reading This Post >>
NMSU Women's Soccer Falls 3-1 To Abilene Christian In Season Opener
Sat, 08/24/2019 - 7:42am by Sam Wasson Tags:
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Mexico State women's soccer team dropped its season opener, 3-1, to Abilene Christian at the Soccer Athletic Complex on Friday afternoon.
The Aggies came out strong, as they dominated possession for much of the first 18 minutes of the match. However, the Wildcats were awarded a penalty in the box in the 20th minute and Michelle Mulrooney converted for a 1-0 Wildcat lead.
Now playing with a lead, ACU ratcheted up the pressure and struck again in the 28th minute, with Christina Arteaga receiving a pass in the box from Emily Heidman and finishing to make it 2-0 Abilene Christian. The Wildcats nearly added another goal in the 29th minute but Dmitri Fong was there to make the stop. Continue Reading This Post >>
NMSU Women's Soccer Picked To Finish Seventh In WAC Preseason Poll
Tue, 08/13/2019 - 1:02pm by Sam Wasson Tags:
DENVER, CO - The New Mexico State women's soccer team was selected to finish seventh in the Western Athletic Conference in a poll of the league's coaches, the conference announced Tuesday.
Defending WAC Tournament champion Seattle U was picked to finish first with six out of a possible eight first-place votes and 61 total points.
Kansas City, who won the 2018 regular season championship, follow in second with two first-place votes and 52 points with UT Rio Grande Valley picked to finish third with 48 points.
Utah Valley picked up the final first-place vote and 46 points for fourth while GCU was tabbed for fifth with 34 points. CSU Bakersfield (31) is projected to finish sixth with NM State and California Baptist tied for seventh at 22 points each. Chicago State rounds out the poll with eight points. Continue Reading This Post >>
Brian Periman Joins NMSU Soccer Staff
Wed, 07/31/2019 - 1:36pm by Sam Wasson Tags:
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - New Mexico State head women's soccer coach Rob Baarts shored up his staff with the addition of veteran goalkeeper coach Brian Periman, Baarts announced Wednesday.
"I cannot even begin to say how fortunate we are to have someone with Brian's experience joining our NM State coaching staff," Baarts said. "Brian is an exceptional goalkeeper Coach that also brings tremendous experience in several areas. He will immediately have an impact with video analysis and his attention to detail. Brian will also help greatly with national recruiting as he is a US Soccer scout for the Central Region. This will widen our recruiting reach over the next several years. Needless to say we are incredibly excited to welcome Brian to the Aggie Soccer family!" Continue Reading This Post >>
NMSU Women's Soccer Adds Oregon State Transfer
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - The New Mexico State women's soccer team added Oregon State transfer Shea O'Connor for the 2019 season, head coach Rob Baarts announced on Thursday. O'Connor is set to compete as a junior this season.
"We are very excited to add Shea O'Connor to our 2019 roster from Oregon State. Shea will bring a tremendous hold up game for our forward line," Baarts said. "We are adding a lot of pace in our flank play, which will fit Shea's ability as a central forward to be a fantastic outlet for our midfield and back line. She loves to score goals and will be a force to be dealt with! Can't wait to see what her next two years look like."
2018: Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention...played in all 19 games with 13 starts...posted a season-high three shots against Dartmouth (Sept. 2). Continue Reading This Post >>
NMSU Women's Soccer Releases 2019 Schedule
Fri, 05/17/2019 - 7:52am by Sam Wasson Tags:
LAS CRUCES, N.M. - New Mexico State head women's soccer coach Rob Baarts unveiled the 2019 schedule on Thursday morning, which features 12 home fixtures, seven road matches and one neutral site contest.
"Our 2019 schedule starts us off with two home games in Abilene Christian and Wyoming, who are both very organized and hard-working teams," said Baarts. "We follow up those home games with a challenging road trip to Boise State and Idaho State." Continue Reading This Post >>
NMSU Women's Soccer Picked To Finish Sixth In WAC Preseason Coaches Poll
Wed, 08/08/2018 - 10:17am by Sam Wasson Tags:
DENVER - Kansas City was picked to top the 2018 WAC women's soccer standings in the preseason selection by the league's head coaches. Kansas City also claimed the Preseason Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year in Lexie Howard and Abby Small, respectively. The league's head coaches selected these honors and could not vote for their own student-athlete.
After winning the regular season title in 2017, Kansas City claimed first in the 2018 preseason rankings with five first-place votes and 60 total points. 2017 tournament champion Utah Valley was just behind, snagging four first-place votes and 57 points. Seattle U was voted third with 50 points while Grand Canyon was selected fourth with 38. UT Rio Grande Valley was one point behind grabbing fifth. Named sixth, NM State earned 30 points followed by CSU Bakersfield, California Baptist, and Chicago State. Continue Reading This Post >>


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Q: Can't center nodes within a border pane I can't for the life of me figure out why I can't center a VBox within one of the sections within a border pane.
@Override
public void start(Stage primaryStage) throws Exception{
    BorderPane root = new BorderPane();
    Scene scene = new Scene(root, 960, 600);
    primaryStage.setScene(scene);
    primaryStage.setTitle("Test application");
    primaryStage.setFullScreen(true);
    primaryStage.setFullScreenExitHint("Press escape to exit fullscreen");
    primaryStage.show();
    javafx.scene.image.Image icon = new Image("sample/Riverviewcrest.png");
    primaryStage.getIcons().add(icon);

    Pane paneleft = new Pane();
    Pane paneright = new Pane();
    Pane panecenter = new Pane();
    Pane panetop = new Pane();
    Pane panebottom = new Pane();

    paneleft.setPrefWidth(100);
    paneright.setPrefWidth(100);
    panetop.setPrefHeight(100);
    panebottom.setPrefHeight(100);

    panecenter.setStyle("-fx-background-color: #0053A8");

    root.setLeft(paneleft);
    root.setRight(paneright);
    root.setCenter(panecenter);
    root.setTop(panetop);
    root.setBottom(panebottom);

    Text test = new Text("Hello");
    Text test2 = new Text("Hello");
    Text test3 = new Text("Hello");
    Text test4 = new Text("Hello");
    VBox box = new VBox();
    box.getChildren().addAll(test, test2, test3, test4);
    panecenter.getChildren().add(box);
    root.setAlignment(box, Pos.CENTER);
}

public static void main(String[] args) {
    launch(args);
}

The aim is to have the text centered within the center part of the border pane. Thanks for any and all help!

A: No need to have the panecenter at all. Simply set box to the center property of your BorderPane and center it:
box.setAlignment(Pos.CENTER);
root.setCenter(box);

You don't need paneleft, paneright, panetop or panebottom either.

A: paneCenter is just a pane like everything else. So paneCenter gets centered, not the VBox.
You can use a StackPane and adapt the VBox's alignment like this:
import javafx.application.Application;
import javafx.geometry.Pos;
import javafx.scene.Scene;
import javafx.scene.layout.BorderPane;
import javafx.scene.layout.Pane;
import javafx.scene.layout.StackPane;
import javafx.scene.layout.VBox;
import javafx.scene.text.Text;
import javafx.stage.Stage;

public class Main extends Application {
    @Override
    public void start(Stage primaryStage) throws Exception{
        BorderPane root = new BorderPane();
        Scene scene = new Scene(root, 960, 600);
        primaryStage.setScene(scene);
        primaryStage.setTitle("Test application");
        primaryStage.show();

        Pane paneleft = new Pane();
        Pane paneright = new Pane();
        StackPane panecenter = new StackPane();
        Pane panetop = new Pane();
        Pane panebottom = new Pane();

        paneleft.setPrefWidth(100);
        paneright.setPrefWidth(100);
        panetop.setPrefHeight(100);
        panebottom.setPrefHeight(100);

        panecenter.setStyle("-fx-background-color: #0053A8");

        root.setLeft(paneleft);
        root.setRight(paneright);
        root.setCenter(panecenter);
        root.setTop(panetop);
        root.setBottom(panebottom);

        Text test = new Text("Hello");
        Text test2 = new Text("Hello");
        Text test3 = new Text("Hello");
        Text test4 = new Text("Hello");
        VBox box = new VBox();
        box.setAlignment(Pos.CENTER);
        box.getChildren().addAll(test, test2, test3, test4);
        panecenter.getChildren().add(box);
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        launch(args);
    }
}

Or you could drop the panecenter and use the VBox instead.
import javafx.application.Application;
import javafx.geometry.Pos;
import javafx.scene.Scene;
import javafx.scene.layout.BorderPane;
import javafx.scene.layout.Pane;
import javafx.scene.layout.StackPane;
import javafx.scene.layout.VBox;
import javafx.scene.text.Text;
import javafx.stage.Stage;

public class Main extends Application {
    @Override
    public void start(Stage primaryStage) throws Exception{
        BorderPane root = new BorderPane();
        Scene scene = new Scene(root, 960, 600);
        primaryStage.setScene(scene);
        primaryStage.setTitle("Test application");
        primaryStage.show();

        Pane paneleft = new Pane();
        Pane paneright = new Pane();
        StackPane panecenter = new StackPane();
        Pane panetop = new Pane();
        Pane panebottom = new Pane();

        paneleft.setPrefWidth(100);
        paneright.setPrefWidth(100);
        panetop.setPrefHeight(100);
        panebottom.setPrefHeight(100);

        panecenter.setStyle("-fx-background-color: #0053A8");

        root.setLeft(paneleft);
        root.setRight(paneright);
        root.setTop(panetop);
        root.setBottom(panebottom);

        Text test = new Text("Hello");
        Text test2 = new Text("Hello");
        Text test3 = new Text("Hello");
        Text test4 = new Text("Hello");
        VBox box = new VBox();
        box.setAlignment(Pos.CENTER);
        box.getChildren().addAll(test, test2, test3, test4);
        root.setCenter(box);
    }

    public static void main(String[] args) {
        launch(args);
    }
}


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date: "2016-10-12 12:00:00 +0000"
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zioxi have been lucky enough to have worked with Wellington College on a number of their recent refurbishment projects throughout the school. The creation of the beautifully crafted Mandarin Centre reflects Wellington's interest in Asian studies and is also a large step in Wellington's commitment to the belief that Asia, and particularly China, will play an increasingly large role in the world economy. As more of Wellington College's students are choosing to study Mandarin, the enhanced teaching facility that this beautiful building provides, acts as an ideal environment in which for them to learn.
zioxi provided the flexible t41 desk solution throughout all of the teaching areas. The combination of both t41 60° desks and squarer 180° desks allowed the classroom spaces to be set-up in numerous configurations from small clusters, larger collaborative groups to a conference style. The flip-top work-surface allows the tables to be stacked away vertically, therefore allowing the whole of the classroom space to be easily cleared if required.


Since there are people who like the idea, I suggest to set up a date and what to do on KPDay.For the date i personally like summer cuz it's hot and fun like Katherine:D So what are your thoughts?
Hot vamps are averted to the sun... I love her more than Elena, but who cares? Nina Dobrev plays them both!! And she's seriously drop-dead gorgeous!! Maybe in the winter. Vampires look better in the winter. Probably cos they're so white? Who knows. But you posted it. You pick.
I like summer too...Maybe on 15th July,cuz it's the middle of the summer?
Yeah , I agree with the summer thing because then we will not have TVD and we'll definetly miss it , so why not?
And I also don't mind if we celebrate her in spring. Spring is the revival of the nature and Katherine is always so fresh , just like spring.


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Info/Citation FAQResearchAll Academic Inc.
Exploring the Link Between the Concepts of Organization-Public Relationships and Organizational Reputations
Unformatted Document Text: Tracking Number: ICA-15-10266 13 measures of cognitions, attitudes, or even reputations and relationships that are not based on direct experience" (p. 20). J. Grunig and Hung (2002) found from their empirical research that "reputational" cognitive representations are more likely to be superficial than "experiential" cognitive representations. For measuring reputation, Bromley (1993) recommended an open-end, qualitative method for method, "and to some extent quantitatively, by means of content analysis" (Bromley, 2000, p. 243). Bromley (1993) asked students to write a paragraph describing their instructor, and then coded the responses into different categories of attributes; he found that many of those students assigned the same attributes to the subject. J. Grunig and Hung (2002) explicated Bromley's (1993) method of reputation measurement in identifying a taxonomy of cognitive representations, which includes other types of representations. Using "objects," "attributes," and the connections among them, they developed the following taxonomy of reputations: 1. An object-attribute representation: Objects and attributes associated through an isa 9 connection. For example, General Electric is a large company. 2. An object-object representation: Objects associated with other objects through an isa connection. For example, Bill Gates is president of Microsoft. 3. A behavioral representation: Agents or actors (one object) connected through an action or behavior to a recipient of that action (a second object). For example, AT & T fired 2,000 workers. 4. An evaluative representation: An object-attribute, object-object, or behavioral cognitive representation that contain an evaluative component or that consists of a pure attitudinal statement such as "Exxon is an evil company" (J. Grunig & Hung, 2002, p. 23). For this study, to measure reputations of the case study organization, the following research question was suggested: Research Question 2: How do participants perceive reputations that they hold of the case organization? Reputation scholars (e.g., Fombrun, 1996; King, 1999; Porter et al., 1995), if not all, recognized the effects of organizational behavior on reputation. For example, King (1999) said that organizational behavior improves corporate reputation. In addition, reputation scholars (e.g., Fombrun, 1996, p. 57) viewed relationships as a prerequisite antecedent for corporate reputation.
Authors: Yang, SungUn. and Mallabo, Jose.
Tracking Number: ICA-15-10266
measures of cognitions, attitudes, or even reputations and relationships that are not based on
direct experience" (p. 20). J. Grunig and Hung (2002) found from their empirical research
that "reputational" cognitive representations are more likely to be superficial than
"experiential" cognitive representations.
For measuring reputation, Bromley (1993) recommended an open-end, qualitative
method for method, "and to some extent quantitatively, by means of content analysis"
(Bromley, 2000, p. 243). Bromley (1993) asked students to write a paragraph describing their
instructor, and then coded the responses into different categories of attributes; he found that
many of those students assigned the same attributes to the subject. J. Grunig and Hung (2002)
explicated Bromley's (1993) method of reputation measurement in identifying a taxonomy of
cognitive representations, which includes other types of representations. Using "objects,"
"attributes," and the connections among them, they developed the following taxonomy of
1. An
object-attribute representation: Objects and attributes associated through an
connection. For example, General Electric is a large company.
object-object representation: Objects associated with other objects through an
isa connection. For example, Bill Gates is president of Microsoft.
behavioral representation: Agents or actors (one object) connected through an
action or behavior to a recipient of that action (a second object). For example, AT
& T fired 2,000 workers.
evaluative representation: An object-attribute, object-object, or behavioral
cognitive representation that contain an evaluative component or that consists of a
pure attitudinal statement such as "Exxon is an evil company" (J. Grunig &
Hung, 2002, p. 23).
For this study, to measure reputations of the case study organization, the following research
question was suggested:
Research Question 2: How do participants perceive reputations that they hold of the
case organization?
Reputation scholars (e.g., Fombrun, 1996; King, 1999; Porter et al., 1995), if not all,
recognized the effects of organizational behavior on reputation. For example, King (1999)
said that organizational behavior improves corporate reputation. In addition, reputation
scholars (e.g., Fombrun, 1996, p. 57) viewed relationships as a prerequisite antecedent for
corporate reputation.
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 Christian Kalkbrenner (1755–1806), německý sbormistr a hudební skladatel
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Q: ListView Recycle mechanism I understood ListView Recycle mechanism very well from How ListView's recycling mechanism works but i don't understand one thing,
If i want to change height of list row then why it only works by setting height dynamically,
For example :
convertView.setLayoutParams(new AbsListView.LayoutParams(AbsListView.LayoutParams.FILL_PARENT,80));

If i define height of row layout in xml it does not change,  how it is related to recycle mechanism ?
It is not only for list row height i have seen many cases where attributes of xml does not work but changing them dynamically works well, but how ?

A: I understood, there was a small mistake i was trying to inflate listview layout using
convertView = mInflater.inflate(R.layout.drawer_list_item, null,false);

above code was the main reason, why attributes of xml were not working. Then i changed it to
convertView = mInflater.inflate(R.layout.drawer_list_item, parent,false);

Now it is working as expected, sorry but recycle mechanism has nothing to do with xml, i lost there.


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MTR 2013 TVC "Next Generation Rail Connection"
海報中的 3 位,由左至右,分別是: Paul Giamatti 飾演的 Rhino (犀牛人)、Dane Dehaan 飾演的 Green Goblin (綠惡魔)、以即 Jamie Foxx 飾演的 Electro (電光人) - 再加上 1:15 處,Oscorp 實驗室中出現的 - Doctor Octopus Arms (八爪博士觸手),和 Vulture Wings (禿鷹人翅膀) - 似乎預告著 Sinister Six (罪惡六人幫) 將成形,未來,可能有一打 6 的局面出現 !
GOBELINS三年級學生Manddy Wyckens的個人作品。劇情簡介只寫了簡單一句:離開我們擁有的去尋找我們所遺留的。Leaving what we have to find out what we left behind.
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