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Don't get locked up during lockdown
Posted on May 7, 2020 by Simon Dippenaar
Lockdown has led to high numbers of arrests. Here's what to do if it happens to you.
Locked up during lockdown? Lockdown has brought with it an increased number of arrests and incidents of police brutality. In the first three weeks of level 5 lockdown, more than 100 charges were laid against the police for abuses. Level 4 regulations are unclear and open to interpretation. For example, exercise is permitted but there are to be no "organised groups". Among the cyclists we know, one interprets "organised group" to mean a club ride or organised event like a race. Another thinks any more than two cyclists constitutes a group. Who is right? No one knows, as our rules don't define a group by numbers, such as five (Switzerland) or 10 (France).
So it's up to the police to decide who is breaking the law and who is not. In this climate of ambiguity, normally law-abiding citizens may find themselves on the wrong side of the law. What should you do if this happens to you and you are arrested?
Lockdown lock-up – arrestees' rights
Everyone arrested has certain rights guaranteed under the Constitution. Whether you feel you have been wrongfully arrested, for example due to a difference of interpretation of an opaque rule, or have been caught red-handed committing a crime, there is certain behaviour incumbent on the police making the arrest. You have the right to:
Be informed of your rights as well as the consequences of not remaining silent
Remain silent
Not be forced to make a confession that could be used against you
Be brought before a court within 48 hours or by the end of the first working day after the weekend (whichever comes last)
Be charged, or informed of the reason for continued detention, or released at the first court appearance
Be released if the interests of justice permit, subject to conditions, e.g. bail
Be informed of your right to institute bail proceedings
Make a note of how you are treated
Generally, the South African police force upholds the Constitution and acts within the law. Occasionally it does not. Unfortunately, at present our police are overreaching their authority and you may find your rights are breached. It is worthwhile making a note – mental or written if possible – of the following:
The precise events and conversations that occur between the representative of the law and yourself
The degree of force used in effecting the arrest
Whether a warrant was shown
Whether you were informed of your rights on arrest
Whether you were allowed to contact a bail attorney
Most importantly, avoid inflaming the situation. It won't help your case, no matter how aggrieved you may feel.
Lockdown lock-up – what to do if you are arrested unlawfully
Right now, because of the murkiness of the rules, it's quite possible you will be arrested unlawfully, or feel that you have been. Keep calm and know your rights.
First, try to make notes concerning everything that is happening to you. Ask for pen and paper if you don't have writing materials with you
Second, remember that you are innocent until proven guilty and it is the state's responsibility to prove your guilt
Third, contact your lawyer as soon as possible. You have a right to legal representation – have that vital cell number on speed dial for rapid response
In your written notes, record the following, as far as you are able:
Every conversation between you and the officer/s involved
Was a warrant shown?
Were you advised of your rights?
Were you advised about your rights to apply for bail and were you able to contact a bail attorney?
If force was used, describe this and try to evaluate whether the force used was excessive
If you have no writing materials and your request for pen and paper is turned down, do your best to make mental notes of these points and write a full account as soon as you are able.
Lockdown lock-up – what to do if you're a victim of police brutality:
Force has been a hallmark of police activity during lockdown. The United Nations has said that South Africa is abusing the lockdown with gratuitous violence, "…using rubber bullets, tear gas, water bombs and whips, to enforce social distancing, especially in poor neighbourhoods". This constitutes assault. If you are a victim of this, here are some steps you can take.
Step one: collect relevant information
If possible, obtain important information at the scene of the assault, such as:
Names of the offending police officers
Names and contact details of any witnesses
Photographs of all your injuries
Step two: report the crime
Go to your nearest police station to report the assault and lay a criminal charge against the offending police officer. If possible, seek the assistance of a lawyer when opening the criminal charge. We can help you with this.
Step three: see a doctor
The police officer at the police station should take you to a district surgeon, who will examine you and report on your injuries. The district surgeon should complete a J88 form, detailing your injuries. This form will be given to the police officer and will form part of your police docket.
If you are in police custody, you can request that a police officer take you to a district surgeon to be examined.
Step four: document the story
Although you have reported the incident of assault to the police, it is important that you write down the entire incident for your own personal records. Be as specific as possible in detailing the assault and the injuries you sustained.
Other legal options:
Laying a charge against an offending police officer at the police station constitutes criminal proceedings. You may also institute a civil claim by opening an action for damages against the offending police officers and the Minister of Safety and Security. You will need to consult with a lawyer in order to begin these proceedings. Contact us for more information.
You can lodge a complaint with the Independent Complaints Directorate. Please go to www.ipid.gov.za/lodge_complaint/lodge_complaint.asp
Contact a good bail lawyer
Cape Town law firm SD Law & Associates is an expert in criminal defence and bail applications. We are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week. Contact us on 086 099 5146. Save this number in your phone under "bail lawyer". In the current climate, you never know when you might need it.
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Harsh sentence for a minor crime
Posted on Feb 3, 2020 by Simon Dippenaar
We came across an interesting case recently where the punishment most definitely did not fit the crime. A petty criminal received an unduly harsh sentence. Furthermore, there were minor children involved who might have been left without their caregiver if the sentence had been carried out.
An accused appeared before a magistrates court for the theft of shower gel and a body wash to the value of R160.50. The accused was a primary caregiver of two minor children (11 and 16). The initial magistrate sentenced the accused to three years' imprisonment.
Upon review, the Mpumalanga High Court found that the magistrate had failed to take the best interests of the children into account in ordering such a harsh sentence.
Considering the children's interests does not mean that a primary caregiver cannot or should not be given a harsh sentence as a punishment when it is deserved. However, in imposing such a sentence, the court should first take care of the best interests of the children under the accused's care. The High Court found that the sentence of three years had failed to take the children's best interests into account. It was reduced to 18 months, backdated to original date of sentencing.
Have you been unfairly treated by the courts?
Cape Town law firm SD Law is a firm of criminal lawyers who specialise in criminal defence and bail applications. We are available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Our bail attorneys are here to help you, whether you are arrested unlawfully or lawfully. And if you or a loved one has received a sentence for an offence that you feel is unjust or excessive, contact us on 086 099 5146 or email Simon on sdippenaar@sdlaw.co.za to discuss your case.
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Can scratching your head or looking suspicious land you in cuffs? Court questions cop's search method
Is scratching your head and looking around when a police officer approaches enough to be cuffed and searched?
A low-key case of alleged possession of tik was heard in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Tuesday and had the accused's lawyer and the magistrate questioning how the police decide what warrants a stop-and-search.
In this case, was it because the accused, Joshua Aguza, was looking around while walking down a side road with another man in Sea Point on an August morning last year?
Was he cuffed before being searched because he reached behind his head with one hand when the police officer approached him?
Aguza was arrested for allegedly being in possession of five small packets of tik, a drug also known as methamphetamine.
Asked how he pleaded, he simply said "not guilty" and sat down.
'Looked very suspicious'
Questioned by Legal Aid lawyer Kabelo Manyoga, Sergeant Heinrich Pretorius, said he was part of a team fanning out around Sea Point for policing duties.
He was wearing civilian clothes and was patrolling near Main and West Beach Street when he saw the man coming down a side street with a homeless man with whom police were familiar.
"They looked very suspicious, looking around and talking the whole time," testified Pretorius.
He said one of them had also been "locked up" for drugs before.
When Pretorius approached them, Aguza put his hand behind his head and scratched it.
Pretorius' reading of the situation was that an on-the-spot search was warranted.
He testified that to avoid risk to either the man he was about to search or himself, he cuffed him and then searched him.
Aguza was arrested and at the police station it was found he had a previous brush with the law.
At the police station, Pretorius took an item out of his pocket and put it in an evidence bag.
The item was found in Aguza's hand, the court heard.
Manyoga submitted his client's version was that he was not carrying the drugs the police officer presented at the police station.
'Just doing my job'
A long debate ensued in court over the police officer's reading of the situation.
"You arrested him because he was scratching his head, and then you handcuffed him. And only thereafter you searched him," submitted Manyoga.
Magistrate Vusi Mahlangu also wanted to know whether it was normal to "pick up" people and go and check their fingerprints, or to search people who had been arrested for drugs before.
Pretorius said he did it sometimes, and added people who had nothing to hide would comply.
He explained that the cuffing was necessary before the search because sometimes people are armed with knives, which is risky.
"I'm just doing my job," he testified. "Otherwise, if I find something else, I read them their rights.
"As I explained, body behaviour says a lot. I've been doing this job for 13 years."
The State rested its case. Manyoga applied to court for an acquittal in terms of Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act on the grounds that the State's evidence against Aguza was weak and improbable.
Aguza was acquitted.
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Extradited for possession of cannabis?
The legalisation of dagga has been big news since the Constitutional Court decriminalised the possession and cultivation of cannabis in private by adults for personal consumption in September 2018. But what happens if you're caught with marijuana (cannabis) overseas? What laws apply? Can you be extradited for possession of cannabis? This is the predicament Jason Smit, a South African citizen living in the United Kingdom, found himself in when he was arrested for the alleged possession of cannabis.
The drugs were found in his apartment and in two other residences leased in his name and Smit was charged for various criminal offences relating to production, cultivation, possession and supply of dagga. Smit was released on bail but failed to comply with his bail conditions and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The United Kingdom then requested that Smit be extradited to stand trial.
Fighting crime across international borders
The rule of law is the very foundation of democracy and a functioning and effective society. Simply put, the rule of law states that no one is above the law, that all crimes must be investigated and, if convicted, the offender should be punished accordingly. The challenge is how to accomplish this if the perpetrator is outside the borders of the country in which the crime was committed?
Extradition is defined in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as: "the surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge."
South Africa has ratified extradition treaties with 15 countries to date, with several others either agreed to and not ratified, or still at negotiation stage. Extraditions in this country are governed by the Extradition Act 67 of 1962.
When does extradition apply?
Section 1 of the Extradition Act defines an "extraditable offence" as crime that applies under the laws of both the foreign state and South Africa and carries a six-month prison sentence or more. This is known as the rule of double criminality.
However, a country is not obliged to surrender an alleged criminal to a foreign state, because of the principle of sovereignty which gives every state legal authority over the people residing in its borders. Importantly, the extradited person is entitled to a fair trial and South Africa will not extradite someone if they may be prejudiced at their trial because of their gender, race, religion, nationality or political opinion.
So, what was the outcome of the Smit case?
Smit challenged his extradition claiming that the Schedule to the Drugs and Drugs Trafficking Act No 140 of 1992 is unconstitutional and invalid since the drug was proscribed. Cannabis was not lawfully retained in the Schedules, Smit said, so he had not broken the law. Although being in possession of cannabis was banned in the United Kingdom, this was not the case in South Africa and so the double criminality rule did not apply, and he could not be extradited for possession of cannabis.
Still illegal to deal
Remember it is still illegal to deal in dagga! Possessing cannabis for personal use is now legal in South Africa; growing it to sell or supply to others is still a crime. And Smit was charged with the production, cultivation, possession and supply of cannabis. This distinction is critical. Whichever way you look at it, dealing in drugs is breaking the law.
The court dismissed the application subject to Section 63 of the Drugs and Drugs Trafficking Act 140 of 1992 and the amendments made to the Schedules in terms of section 63 by the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services were declared to be inconsistent with the Constitution and therefore invalid.
Smit was subsequently arrested for running a hydroponic lab in Strand, Western Cape without the appropriate licence and was denied bail.
If you need legal advice or assistance related to cannabis possession or consumption or on any other matter, contact Simon on 086 099 5146 or email sdippenaar@sdlaw.co.za.
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Cannabis law – what Sithole told the police
Parliament has amended legislation regarding dagga use and police officers have received instruction from the Police Commissioner
We wrote last year about the Constitutional Court rulingregarding dagga, or cannabis. The ConCourt judgement effectively decriminalised the possession and cultivation of cannabis in private by adults for personal consumption. The definition of "in private" extends beyond one's place of residence and includes public spaces, as long as thepossession is in a private place, e.g. a pocket, and is discreet.
However, a court judgement, even by the highest court in the land, is not in itself legislation. It was necessary for Parliament to amend legislation before the law could officially be declared changed in response to the ruling. In the interim, police were in the arguably awkward position of having to use their judgement and discretion when faced with circumstances of cannabis possession.
National Prosecuting Authority issues guidelines
Parliament has acted swiftly to change the relevant legislation concerning cannabis and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has issued guidelines to prosecutors to ensure criminal procedure reflects the amended laws. These guidelines have also been delivered to the South African Police Service (SAPS) by Police Commissioner General Khehla Sitole.If you use dagga there are important things you should know.
Cannabis law rewritten
The two primary pieces of legislation concerning cannabis law are the Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act 1992 and the Medicines and Related Substances Control Act 1965. Both have been officially amended to reflect the Constitutional Court judgement. Other legislation, i.e. the Children's Act 2005, the Child Justice Act 2008 and the National Road Traffic Act 1996, has also been impacted in a lesser way. The Drugs and Drug Trafficking Act and Medicines and Related Substances Control Act now specifically allow for the possession and cultivation of cannabis for private use. Personal consumption of dagga has been decriminalised.
Still an offence…
It is very important to note that dealing in cannabis is still a criminal offence, as is the use of cannabis by children or in the presence of children. Furthermore, driving under the influence of dagga contravenes the National Road Traffic Act, which prohibits "driving under the influence of a drug which has a narcotic effect".
Smoking cannabis in public is not permitted – it is only the possession and not the use of the substance that is allowed in public, provided it is in a private space (pocket, bag, vehicle). So smoking in the street, in bars or at a rock concert is still an offence.
Determining private use
Because "private use" can take place outside the home, police officers must still rely on their judgement when they find someone in possession of cannabis. The legislation has not specified a quantity that defines private consumption or, conversely, one that constitutes dealing in the substance. Police officers must use discretion in deciding if the amount possessed is for personal consumption or not, and must furthermore ask a series of appropriate questions to satisfy themselves on the matter.
If the police officer is satisfied that the cannabis is for private consumption, then no arrest may be made and the substance may not be seized. If there is any doubt as to the intention to use the cannabis privately, the officer must not make an arrest but must rather open a docket and bring the individual to court by means of summons.
Cannabis law summarised
In summary, here's what the amended legislation has decriminalised…and still prohibits:
Adults may use or possess cannabis in private for personal consumption
Adults may cultivate cannabis in a private place for personal consumption
Private use is not confined to a home or private dwelling
No quantity has been prescribed as constituting private use
Possession or use by a child (under age 18) is still prohibited
Use of cannabis around a child is prohibited
Dealing in cannabis is prohibited and is still a serious criminal offence
Cannabis use "not in private" is an offence
Police are accorded a large amount of discretion, which may lead to inconsistencies in implementation. Where there is a clear indication that the cannabis does not qualify as personal consumption (which the guidelines define as "large quantities" and/or an "unsatisfactory explanation"), then normal police procedure must be followed. This includes seizure of the cannabis and the registering of criminal charges and may or may not include arrest, depending on circumstances (e.g. if the suspect poses a flight risk). How these guidelines may be interpreted by different police stations or officers remains to be seen.
Legal advice is still a good idea
The amendments to cannabis use legislation are fresh and the police directive has only recently been issued. It is reasonable to expect police officers to require a period of adjustment. Therefore, any encounter with the law regarding dagga possession and use is best handled with the help of an experienced bail attorney. Cape Town Bail Attorneys, Simon Dippenaar & Associates Inc. is a law firm in Cape Town are experts in criminal defence, with a reputation for handling after-hours bail. You can contact bail lawyers 24/7and know that your call will be answered. Call Cape Town AttorneySimon Dippenaar on +27 (0) 86 099 5146 or +27 76 116 0623.
Source: SDLAW
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RNH is supporting the Icelandic Ayn Rand Project of the publishing house Almenna bokafelagid, AB. In November 2011, Rand's Fountainhead (1943) was published in Icelandic in philosopher Thorsteinn Siglaugsson's revised translation: It had originally appeared in Icelandic in 1990, but quickly sold out. The Icelandic title is Uppsprettan. In a 1949 film adaptation of the novel, Gary Cooper played the main hero, architect Howard Roark, who struggles to maintain his independence and integrity against both the moguls and the masses. Roark's celebrated speech before the court can be viewed here. Dr. Tom Palmer of Cato Institute in Washington DC gave a talk 28 November 2011 on "Rand and 21st Century Individualism". The same night, Dr. Palmer was keynote speaker at a very successful "Freedom Dinner" at Hotel Holt where young entrepreneurs and intellectuals celebrated, under the guidance of asset manager Gisli Hauksson, the Chairman of the RNH Board of Directors.
In October 2012, Almenna bokafelagid published Rand's best-selling novel Atlas Shrugged (1957), translated by Elin Gudmundsdottir. The Icelandic title is Undirstadan. The question posed in the book is: What happens if all the creative people in a society go on strike? What is the difference between productive persons and political parasites? Who is John Galt? Rand's novel is also a steaming love story, with Dagny Taggart, an independent and courageous railroad manageress, dealing with Francisco d'Anconia, her childhood sweetheart and an Argentine copper mines heir, Hank Rearden, a married self-made steel magnate, and the mysterious John Galt, with a lot of other colourful characters participating in the slowly unfolding drama, such as pirate Ragnar Danneskjold, a conscious counterpart to the mythical Robin Hood.
American philosophy professor Douglas Rasmussen gave a lecture on Ayn Rand and the moral case for individualism 26 October 2012. On that occasion, lawyer and philosopher Asgeir Johannesson, chairman of the Icelandic Ayn Rand society, also made a few remarks. As Rand's account of individuality, entrepreneurship and creativity is highly relevant to the choices the Icelanders face in the near future between different economic systems, Rasmussen's lecture formed a part of the series of lectures on "Europe, Iceland and the Future of Capitalism" which RNH is organising jointly with AECR, the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists. The same evening, Rasmussen was the main speaker of an elegant and well-attended RNH "Freedom Dinner" at Hotel Holt, directed by Gisli Hauksson.
On 4 November 2013, Almenna bokafelagid published We the Living (1936) in a translation, originally serialized in the daily Morgunbladid in 1949. The translator is not known, but the work was thoroughly revised for the publication. The Icelandic title is Kira Argunova, after the main hero of Rand's semi-autobiographical novel taking place in the early days of communist rule in Russia. Kira is a courageous and independent young woman finding the new regime stifling. Torn between two lovers, she decides to try to escape. Radio host Frosti Logason edited the book, with philosopher Asgeir Johannesson writing a postscript about Rand, her life and works. Dr. Yaron Brook, director of the Ayn Rand Institute in California, introduced the book in an eloquant speech at a RNH meeting at the University of Iceland. The publication of the book and the meeting with Dr. Brook formed a part of the project "Europe of the Victims" organised jointly by RNH and AECR, the Alliance of European Conservatives and Reformists.
On 24 November 2014, Dr. Tara Smith of the Ayn Rand Institute gave a lecture about Ayn Rand's moral case for capitalism at the University of Iceland, especially the use of money as encapsulated choice. On 5 November 2015, Professor Hannes H. Gissurarson gave a lecture on Ayn Rand, concentrating on the contrast between producers and parasites in her works.
Possibly, at a later date, two other works by Ayn Rand which already have been translated will be brought out: Rand's play, Night of January 16th, has been broadcast several times by the Icelandic Broadcasting Corporation, in a translation by the distinguished Icelandic translator and poet Magnus Asgeirsson; Rand's short dystopian novel, Anthem, has been translated by Elin Gudmundsdottir. It is also hoped that at a later date, short films or Youtube videos in Icelandic, directed at young people, might be produced on Ayn Rand's message and her relevance to Icelanders.
Russian-born Ayn Rand, at one time a scriptwriter for big Hollywood studios, is one of the most distinct and independent American writers of the 20th Century. Some television interviews with her are accessible on the Internet, for example this one by Mike Wallace in 1959, this one by Johnny Carson in 1967 and this one by Phil Donahue in 1979. She is by far the most influential female philosopher of all times.


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April 12, 2018 - Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American: AXU, TSX: AXR) ("Alexco" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen McMaster to the Board of Directors (the "Board") effective immediately. Ms. McMaster's extensive history in the mining industry has been primarily focussed on legal counsel for environmental matters as well as exploration and mine development. In addition to law Ms. McMaster has a MBA in Sustainability and has occupied a number of roles including legal counsel & investor relations advisor for Caledonia Mining Corporation, legal counsel for Rio Algom Limited and internal auditor for BHP Billton PLC.
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Ca Ira
CA IRA, released this past Tuesday, is an opera set during the time of the French Revolution, is the work of Pink Floyd bassist and lyricist Roger Waters. But though Waters is known more for his involvement with rock music, there are no guitars, there is no "caterwauling," or any Lloyd Weber rock opera conventions. I've only heard snippets of it ... (See the whole review)
(Added by Joe Maurone on 9/29/2005, 7:37pm)
Want 1
Story of purity versus change part 2: A haunting album mixing pop with operatic vocals, classical snippets and folk rock. The first time I heard this was in a Barned and Noble, at first it reminded me of the Beach Boys, then John Denver, then Radiohead...at first, I was annoyed, then intrigued. I couldn't place it musically, and I didn't like i... (See the whole review)
Real Illusions: Reflections
Steve Vai got his start when he attracted Frank Zappa's interest by being able to accurately transcribe his work, an extremely difficult task. Vai is arguably the top guitar gun on the planet, if there really is such a thing. The new Vai release is a stunning tour-de-force, as always- ranging from flat out guitar madness to lush, sensitive o... (See the whole review)
(Added by Rich Engle on 8/23/2005, 9:24am)
This is definitely one of my favorites. This double-cd collection is compiled of songs from Syd Barrett, the original singer of Pink Floyd, Roger Waters, and David Gilmour. The cds have a nice mixture of music dating back from the late 60s to the late 80s. The songs Astronomy Domine and Bike are from the album The Piper at the Gates of Dawn rele... (See the whole review)
(Added by Alysha pannett on 8/09/2005, 7:30pm)
Rachmaninoff Piano Concertos No. 1-4, Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1
How is Rachmaninoff not listed here yet? And not just because Rand mentioned his 2nd piano concerto in The Fountainhead. I loved, *loved* Rachmaninoff long before I'd even heard of Ayn Rand. I guess I assumed he would be a shoo-in with the Tchaikovsky crowd. In any case, this is a 3 CD set containing his four piano concertos, the impossibly ... (See the whole review)
(Added by Katherine Brakora on 6/27/2005, 8:30pm)
Piano Concerto No. 1, and other Recommendations
Reiner at the helm, Gilels on the piano, and the CSO: nothing comes close to this one. This is an old recording, so you will easily find clearer modern CDs of this piece; but you will NOT find a better performance. This CD may be a hard find new (Amazon list it as 'out of stock'), but its worth it; used copies can be ordered from Amazon.com. Perhap... (See the whole review)
(Added by George W. Cordero on 6/24/2005, 11:16am)
Tchaikovsky Symphonies Nos. 4, 5 & 6
No other composer has put as powerful a spell on me, or as enduring a spell, as Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovksy. Tchaikovsky is my favorite of all composers, and his 4th and 6th Symphonies, are my most beloved of all his compositions. In this CD set you will hear 3 of the greatest symphonies ever written, with Conductor Yevgeny Mravinsky and the Leningrad... (See the whole review)
(Added by George W. Cordero on 6/22/2005, 9:08am)
There was very little good pop in the eighties... but Huey Lewis and the News is one band that was actually pretty good! Plus, there's the coolness factor of being on the soundtrack to Back to the Future. (Yes, this greatest hits CD does include "The Power of Love.") At any rate, Huey Lewis has been around long enough now to move f... (See the whole review)
(Added by Heidi Lange on 6/07/2005, 11:45pm)
J-Tull.com
The rocker with the flute still rocks. (...and always will?) This was Jethro Tull's last album before Ian Anderson went solo (not counting their Christmas album). ... (See the whole review)
Brightman, Sarah
If you've ever lived near the ocean then you know that it has a personality; it almost has a soul of its own. Brightman tells an eloquent story which could only be told by one familiar with the "spirit of the sea." ... (See the whole review)
French opera had its moments... and this was definitely one of them. One of the most haunting, beautiful instrumental pieces in all of classical music is at the end of the first act of Thais... the "Meditation." ... (See the whole review)
Wishfire
Cruxshadows
The Cruxshadows are a great example of GOOD goth techno. (And we all know there sure is a lot of bad goth techno out there...) Their lyrics have the appropriate e.a.poe-ish tint, and their sound has that haunting, mournful aspect, whichout which goth techno just wouldn't be goth techno. ... (See the whole review)
This CD is a moving expression of the feeling of disgust that many of us have with the mainstream/normal herd mentality. It's definitely more of a "downer," but, while it is another in a long line of requiems for American culture, it's a particularly good one. My personal favorite lyric: dont say im out of touch with this rampan... (See the whole review)
(Added by Heidi Lange on 6/04/2005, 9:13pm)
October Rust
This album is by far Type O Negative�s best. While some reviewers and fans claimed that it was also their �sell-out� album, due to both the shorter song lengths (in comparison to earlier albums) and the cutesy intro and �goodbye� tracks, this album is the most lyrical and displays the most appreciation of, shall we say, �the human spirit� of all o... (See the whole review)
Ladies in Lavender
Joshua Bell
Composed by the great Nigel Hess. Hess and Bell worked closely together on the creation of this soundtrack. I haven't even seen the movie yet, but as a huge fan of Joshua Bell I had to get the CD as soon as possible. And it was a great decision. Each peice is a melodic joy. Bell plays with his usual precsion, feeling, and beauty. ... (See the whole review)
(Added by Marnee on 5/20/2005, 3:34pm)
J.S. Bach, Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo
Garrett Fischbach
This is an attractive 2CD set of the complete music for solo violin by J.S. Bach. Performed by Objectivist violinst Garrett Fischbach, a member of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City. The Sonatas and Partitas are technical wonders, seamlessly combining the intellectual and emotional, the craft and art, as one inseparable expres... (See the whole review)
(Added by Garrett Fischbach on 3/01/2005, 11:27pm)
Its Time. I couldn't agree more. Michael Buble pronounced Boo-blay not Bub-al is a youthful face in a long line of swing-jazz singers who include such joyous voices as Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sanatra dateing back over fifty years. Buble steps into the place left many years ago by his forebearers and man does this kid swing! For those who thi... (See the whole review)
(Added by Eric J. Tower on 2/12/2005, 10:46pm)
Ayn Rand: A Sense of Life
I was very surprised to have just discovered there was a soundtrack to the movie!!! ... (See the whole review)
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Earth Is Not a Cold Dead Place
Explosions In The Sky
I would write a long epic review of this CD, but words would not do it justice (plus I'm to lazy). Just listen to it. It's not "Headbanging Caterwauling"...it goes under the "Post Rock" category, short for Post-Modern Rock ( I realize those are rather evil words). This category or "kind" of music can be relatively strange sometimes to say the least... (See the whole review)
(Added by shane hurren on 12/27/2004, 11:40pm)
Fritz Wunderlich: The Great German Tenor
Fritz who? You may well ask, for the great Fritz Wunderlich died before he'd ever achieved true international stardom. But to my ears, at least, he possessed the most beautiful lyric tenor voice on record. He had it all - superb musicality, power, warmth, and a gorgeous and immediately recognisable timbre. He could also be exciting when he wanted t... (See the whole review)
(Added by Derek McGovern on 12/25/2004, 8:42pm)
A Zarzuela Recital
Jose Carreras
Now aged 58, and very much in the twilight of his career, Jose Carreras is often dismissed by arbiters of public taste as the least accomplished of The Three Tenors. Yet to many who heard him in his heyday during the 1970s, there was no greater contemporary tenor. Possessed of one of the most ravishing timbres on record, the young Carreras was also... (See the whole review)
(Added by Derek McGovern on 12/07/2004, 3:22am)
Christmas Hymns and Carols/You Do Something To Me
Mario Lanza, tenor
What a pleasure to find two great Lanza LPs on one CD. The compilation album You Do Something To Me, first released in 1958, was arguably the best sampling of Lanza's versatility that RCA ever put together. Whether by accident or design, the album offered stunning examples of Lanza's prowess in different genres: popular ballads, operetta, opera, an... (See the whole review)
Bach * Stokowski
Leopold Sokowski
There are Bach-worshippers in their millions, to be sure. Normally, I'm not one of them. But, via Stokowski, Bach acquires KASS. These are transcriptions for orchestra by Stokowski of various compositions (or borrowings) by Bach for organ. They will scatter your toupee, blow your mind, quicken your pulse (dangerously), inflame your belly, stir your... (See the whole review)
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Easily the most profound and interesting release by this band, 1930 consists of an unrelenting maelstrom of stimulating, mind expanding electronics, ready to release upon its listeners all manner of new thoughts. This particular CD has been a fixture of mine since I was 17, and still maintains in my cd player to this day. Viva distortion.
(Added by Robert Bisno on 11/09/2004, 2:58am)
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1
There's been way too much headbanging caterwauling promoted here lately (btw, did y'all realise that you can post CD recommendations under the "headbanging caterwauling" category now?) so I thought I'd recommend the sublime music-making I've just been listening to: Anne-Sophie Mutter playing the Bruch Violin Concerto with the Berlin Philharmonic. M... (See the whole review)
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Emil Gilels Plays Beethoven
I'm going to take the unusual step here of directing people to someone else's review, here. This is because the review, like the music itself, is outstanding, and has certainly enhanced my enjoyment of it, and of one piece in particular, the Appassionata. ... (See the whole review)
(Added by Tim Sturm on 10/30/2004, 2:40pm)
Beautiful People: The Greatest Hits Of Melanie
When I was 16 years old in 1969, I was looking through record albums in a local store and came across the following: . Of course, being a 16 year old male, I fell in love immediately and bought this album in spite of never having heard of Melanie or her music before. Upon arriving home, I put the record on my turntable, listened, and was then in lo... (See the whole review)
(Added by Bob Palin on 10/30/2004, 10:46am)
Twelve Deadly Cyns... and Then Some
I had the pleasure of seeing the lovely Cyndi Lauper in concert earlier this year. And it was a pleasure. For two hours, Cyndi sang, danced, played instruments, told stories, joked and entertained the sold out crowd. ... (See the whole review)
(Added by Bob Palin on 10/25/2004, 2:16pm)
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Cole Porter Songbook, Vol. 1
This album can be summed up in one word: sharp! The word-play of Cole Porter lovingly entwined around his wonderful melodies by this superb songstress. For me, the best collection of songs that both artists would ever do - even Vol. 2 never scaled the same heights. An absolutely essential album.
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(Added by Irfan Khawaja on 10/06/2004, 7:59pm)
Sevendust's latest effort, Seasons, is an amalgum of beautiful harmony and thundering power. In true Sevendust style, the main riffs from one guitarist are simple and chunky, with overlaying harmonies and accents from the other. The two take turns making the listening musician feel hopeless concerning his own talent. The bass has that familiar ratt... (See the whole review)
(Added by Jake Moore on 10/01/2004, 10:49pm)
My Son, the Greatest: the Best of Allan Sherman
Allan Sherman
Allan Sherman is best known for his hit "Hello, Muddah, Hello Fadduh" but he was no "one hit wonder". He produced a healthy body of work in the sixties and early seventies before his death. A precursor to Weird Al Yankovic, Sherman was the master of song parody. This collection contains much of his best work including my favorites "Good Advi... (See the whole review)
(Added by Bob Palin on 9/30/2004, 11:41am)
Marilyn Monroe: The Essential Recordings
Ahh, Marilyn, sweet, loveable, and oh, so sexy Marilyn... I bought this CD as a novelty a few years ago but was pleasantly surprised at just how good it is. Marilyn could really sing and the music on this CD is great. Most of the songs featured here are from her movies and include "I Wanna Be Loved by You", "Diamonds Are a Girl's Best... (See the whole review)
(Added by Bob Palin on 9/29/2004, 12:40pm)
The Pretenders Greatest Hits
Okay, enough with the Mario Lanza love feast and the continuing praises of classical music; I'm sure there are other Objectivists who love good old American rock, besides me (and I'm sorry, Jake Moore, but heavy metal doesn't do it for me). Rock doesn't get any better than the Pretenders with the amazing vocal stylings of Chrissie Hynde. And... (See the whole review)
I'm recommending this listening experience because in order to live life to its fullest, you have to be willing to try new things. As an alternative to orchestral music, I offer Metallica's "Master of Puppets." The musicianship and lyricism presented in this work is fantastic. The instrumental song "Orion" was almost entirely composed by late ba... (See the whole review)
(Added by Jake Moore on 9/28/2004, 3:00pm)
Journey of Mind and Emotion
Neo Camerata
This exciting string quintet brings new life to chamber music (though to keep it confined to mere chambers would be a crime). I just recently purchased this album through the iTunes music store and have thoroughly enjoyed all of it. All of the music on this CD was composed by the ensemble's violist , Mark Landson. All of the members of this group h... (See the whole review)
(Added by Adam Buker on 9/20/2004, 12:13am)
Moon Rise Over the Silk Road
Kayhan Kalhor, Shujaat Husain Khan
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Songs of the Auvergne; Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5; Vocalise
Anna Moffo, soprano extraordinaire/Stokowski, American Symphony Orchestra
What a magical album. There have been many recordings of Canteloube's Songs of the Auvergne, but all fall short of emulating Anna Moffo's creamily seductive interpretations. Moffo in her prime had everything that one could wish for in a lyric soprano - warmth, power, thrilling high notes, and a beguiling sense of phrasing. (Not for nothing was she ... (See the whole review)
(Added by Derek McGovern on 8/23/2004, 1:20am)
I truly love this album... Its ominous dirge gives vent to something essential in me, like no other piece of music has ever been able to. Here are some more explanatory reviews from the Amazon.com website: ... (See the whole review)
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Robber flees in unusual getaway car
Updated: 6:41 AM CDT Jun 24, 2013
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A man who robbed a Des Moines area fast food restaurant had an unusual getaway car.The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a man entered a Wendy's Restaurant just before 5 p.m. Sunday. He told an employee he had a weapon and demanded money.He was given an undisclosed amount of cash, and then fled across a parking lot of an adjacent building.He got into a maroon Ford Ranger pickup pulling a large trailer that contained furniture, covered by a dark tarp.Witnesses say the trailer had blue, out of state license plates.
A man who robbed a Des Moines area fast food restaurant had an unusual getaway car.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office says a man entered a Wendy's Restaurant just before 5 p.m. Sunday. He told an employee he had a weapon and demanded money.
He was given an undisclosed amount of cash, and then fled across a parking lot of an adjacent building.
He got into a maroon Ford Ranger pickup pulling a large trailer that contained furniture, covered by a dark tarp.
Witnesses say the trailer had blue, out of state license plates.


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Stadio Polisportivo Provinciale
Team: Trapani
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Stadio Polisportivo Provinciale is a multi-purpose sports stadium located in the Province of Trapani of Western Sicily. Home to Trapani Calcio who are known as Granata (the Garnets), the ground first opened in 1960 and has a current capacity of 7,000 with the last major renovation occurring in 1987.
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The inaugural football match at Stadio Polisportivo Provinciale was held on the 7th day of the 1960/1961 season against Taranto, with the home side christening their new stadium with an entertaining 3-2 win. Costing an estimated 270 million lira, the stadium was designed by engineer Cesare Macaluso and took approximately three years to build after construction began on April 1957.
In reality the projected dated back to 1951 when the local Trapani council began scouting sites for a potential new sports venue, and the project hasn't been blessed with the best of luck. Almost 50 years after first opening, the stadium still hasn't been completed as per the original design. If it followed the original blueprints then the stadium is estimated to have a capacity of either 11 or 12,000.
The Curva Sud is yet to be built to the same specifications as the opposite Curva Nord, and the grandstand only runs for three quarters the length of the pitch. As a result the capacity of the stadium only sits at 7,740. In November 2011 new state of the art light towers were installed, and at the start of the 2014/2015 season synthetic turf was installed on the playing surface to be more hard wearing.
For two consecutive seasons between 1988-1990 Palermo ground-shared the stadium with Trapani after their Stadio La Favorita underwent large-scale renovations for the 1990 World Cup. Although the ground has yet to host matches of Senior Internationals, it has twice hosted games of the Under 21s, and football matches of the women's team in the 1980s.
Stadio Polisportivo Provinciale is comprised of four stands: North, East, South and West.
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Can You See Greenland From Canada?
Written by Nicklas in Canada,Country Facts,Denmark,Destinations,Travel
When a water border separates two countries, there is a possibility that you can see one country from the edge of another. However, it all depends on how far these two countries are from each other. Your viewpoint also plays a big part. Such is the case with Greenland and Canada.
So, can you see Greenland from Canada? You can see Greenland from Canada's Ellesmere Island. This island is in northern Canada and off the northwest coast of Greenland. Ellesmere reduces the distance between mainland Canada and Greenland, making it the only place you can catch a glimpse of Greenland from Canada.
Did you know that Canada is one of the best countries to visit for a short vacation?
This article will give more details on how and where you can see Greenland from Canada. I will also look at whether you can see Canada from Greenland and the specific place. Does a particular time or season result in better views? I will also address this for both locations.
How Far Is Greenland From Canada?
Where Can You See Greenland From Canada?
How to Get to Ellesmere Island
Best Time of Year to See Greenland From Canada
Can You See Canada From Greenland?
Where Can You See Canada From Greenland?
Hans Island
Other Things to Do in Greenland
Go for Ice Skiing
Watch the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
Visit the Fantastic Ilulissat Ice-Fjord
Greenland is 10 miles (16km) away from Canada. The part of Canada closest to Greenland is Ellesmere Island. Ellesmere Island and Greenland share a water channel called Nares Strait. It is about 10 miles at the narrowest point between the two locations. This is the shortest distance between Greenland and Canada.
Both Canada and Greenland are on the continent of North America. They are separated by a water border, the Labrador Sea (an arm of the North Atlantic Ocean). This sea connects to the North Atlantic ocean and the Arctic ocean.
Canada is second among the biggest countries in the world. It lies on the western and north-western side of Greenland.
According to CNN, Greenland is the world's largest island. The island is within the Kingdom of Denmark but is an autonomous territory. This means that it enjoys a certain degree of freedom from Denmark.
Ellesmere Island is located in the Northern part of Canada, along the Nares Strait. The Strait, therefore, separates the northern side of Canada from Greenland.
Did you know that Ellesmere Island is about 508 miles (817km) from the North Pole? This translates to freezing temperatures.
NASA Earth Observatory records temperature as 37.90F (3.30C) during the warmest month, July. Otherwise, temperatures can go as low as -36F (-38C).
If you consider visiting this island, one of the things that will need to fight the extreme cold is a warm jacket that guarantees the best heat retention.
Ellesmere Island is a place in Canada where you can see parts of Greenland. While on the island, you have to be located near the Canadian Forces station of Alert (CFS Alert) on a clear day for the best views. CFS Alert is at an altitude of 30M (98ft), which elevates you to see better.
If you need help seeing bigger images and more detail, I recommend my favorite pair of Binoculars.
Looking at the world map, you will notice that much of Canada's coastline faces Greenland. Still, you'll have to travel all the way to Alert, along the northern coastline, to see Greenland. Alert is about 2440 miles (3,928 km) from Ottawa, Canada's capital city.
Quite far, right? The view of Greenland from Canada is worth it, though.
Alert is in Nunavut territory in Canada. It's the northernmost place you can get while in Canada. However, this area lacks permanent inhabitants since it is the location for a military outpost. The outpost hosts military signal intelligence radio, a weather station, and an airport.
You will not be the only civilian on the island, though; there are about 62 temporary inhabitants, according to the 2011 census. From this military post, you can actually see Greenland on the horizon.
Fun fact: This military post is said to be the most remote place on earth. Why? It's the closest you can get to the magnetic North Pole on land. Beyond here, you'll only see ice sheets. Crew members in this outpost call it "Santa's closest neighbors." The closest neighbors of this outpost are about 310 miles (500km) south of Alert.
Traveling to this island takes a bit of work. You have to take a flight from Resolute Bay, which also turns out to be a hard-to-reach location.
To get to Resolute Bay, you fly from Ottawa through Iqaluit. From here, you take a charter plane to Tanquary Fiord on the southern part of Ellesmere Island.
Given its location in the Antarctic Circle, the best time to access Ellesmere Island is during summer. The season runs from May through August. The weather remains cold, but the days are clearer for great views of Greenland.
When rainfall is heavy, most of the island may be closed from mid-July to early August.
During winter, December to March, most of the region is full of ice, making it inaccessible by tourists. Also, charter flights do not offer services during the season.
You can see Canada from Greenland. However, Canada and Greenland's mainlands are far from each other, and you would have to be on Greenland's other islands for the best views. The islands located on the Nares Strait include Crozier Island, Franklin Island, and Hans Island.
Greenland is a collection of islands between the Arctic Ocean and the North Atlantic ocean. It consists of one large island and over a hundred other smaller islands.
Greenland has a large portion of its coastline facing Canada. This makes it easier to see Canada when standing from one of the islands closest to Canada in the Nares Strait.
But which island is this? Let's find out.
You can see Canada from the island of Hans. This island sits in the middle of Nares strait, the water body separating Canada and Greenland. While standing on this island, you can see Canada to the East and Greenland to the west.
However, the ownership of the island is a topic for debate between Canada and Denmark. So, from Hans, can you claim to see Canada from Greenland? Let take a look at Hans:
This island is situated right in the middle of the Kennedy Channel. The Channel is an extension of the Nares Strait on the South.
Kennedy Channel, therefore, separates Canada from Greenland. It is about 16-24 miles (26-39km) and runs 110 miles (177km) down south. Hans island rests right in the middle and cuts the distance between Canada and Greenland by half. This also makes it easier for you to see.
Due to the island's location, there is an endless dispute over the ownership of Hans between Canada and Denmark. Denmark acts on behalf of Greenland. This is according to High North News.
If you are to stand on the island and see Canada, would you say that you are observing from Greenland? The dispute has not been settled, so you can claim to be either in Greenland or Canada.
The only way to get to Hans Island is by use of a helicopter. Sadly, there is no other activity you can engage in while on Hans Island.
Being located near the North Pole, Greenland's major tourist attractions are icebergs and glaciers.
Would you like a visual sneak peek of what to expect? The video below shows some of the best sceneries in Greenland.
So, what activities can you engage in?
The Canadian skiing marathon, better known as the Arctic race, is a famous sport in this mountainous terrain. It's a 160 km race that brings about entertainment as well as a cultural adventure.
You can also take part in snowmobiling, an essential part of life in Greenland.
How would you like an up-close encounter with whales? You can do this in Greenland in the months of June and July after fjords melt away. Cruise among the icebergs and catch a glimpse of blue whales, killer whales, narwhals, beluga whales, sperm whales, and pilot whales.
Also known as the "biggest light show on earth," you shouldn't miss the Northern Lights when you visit Greenland. It's a natural spectacle visible between November and March. It is among the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and is worth capturing with a high-resolution Digital Camera.
This is Greenland's most visited place and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. It is an iceberg-strewn area in the coastal area of Disko bay. Here, huge icebergs form on the shore after breaking out from glaciers. And the best part is that you get to watch this scenery from the land.
You can indeed watch either Canada or Greenland from Ellesmere and Hans islands. Ellesmere Island belongs to Canada, while the ownership of Hans Island is contested between the two. All in all, the two islands serve the purpose if you are looking to see one location from the other.


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As a salaried employee you employer can determine what days and hours you work. They can do this and though I do not know what type of business it is, if the store is closed, it would make sense that you would not work that day. You are still paid for that day as you are salaried.


East Africa Metals Inc. is pleased to announce it has been informed the Ministry of Mines, Petroleum and Natural Gas has completed its review of the Company's Mine Permit Application and has issued a draft Model Agreement for the Company's Terakimti Oxide Gold Project located in the Tigray National Regional State of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
The delivery of the draft Model Agreement indicates the Ministry has approved the permit application and advanced the permitting process to the next stage. The draft Model Agreement sets out the rights and obligations of both parties with respect to the development and operation of the Terakimti Oxide Gold Project and, once executed will result in the issuance of the Mining License.
"This is an important milestone for East Africa Metals and the Ethiopian resources sector," said Andrew Lee Smith, East Africa Metals CEO. "We anticipate the Terakimti Oxide Gold Project will be the first heap leach operation in the country and will be an important basis for the future development of the highly prospective copper-gold VMS systems in the Tigray region."
The Company is currently reviewing the Agreement and expects to respond to the Ministry in the coming days. In anticipation of the pending development program, the Company has engaged SENET of Johannesburg South Africa to initiate the detailed engineering for the project. East Africa Metals representatives will also be travelling to China in the coming weeks to finalize the terms for a US$10M line of credit that will secure project financing with Shandong Tyan Home Co. Ltd.


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Q: Keep and group rows before a specific row (preserve order) I have the below data
Select          *
From            (values (1, '2022-01-15', 'a', 0, 1)
                        , (1, '2022-01-15', 'a', 1, 1)
                        , (1, '2022-01-16', 'b', 0, 1)
                        , (1, '2022-01-17', 'c', 0, 1)
                        , (1, '2022-01-18', 'c', 1, 1)
                        , (1, '2022-01-19', 'c', 1, 1)
                        , (1, '2022-01-20', 'd', 0, 1)
                ) A(visit_id, date, channel, purchase, max_purchase)
;

VISIT_ID    DATE        CHANNEL PURCHASE  MAX_PURCHASE
1           2022-01-15  a       0         1
1           2022-01-15  a       1         1
1           2022-01-16  b       0         1
1           2022-01-17  c       0         1
1           2022-01-18  c       1         1
1           2022-01-19  c       1         1
1           2022-01-20  d       0         1

where:
purchase indicates if that row had a purchase. Binary.
max_purchase indicates if that visit_id had a purchase.
Real data set has multiple visit_id
I am looking to (for each visit) reduce the above to:
Select          *
From            (values (1, 1, 'a', 1)
                        , (1, 2, 'b', 1)
                        , (1, 3, 'c', 1)
                ) A(visit_id, date, channel, max_purchase)
;

VISIT_ID  DATE  CHANNEL MAX_PURCHASE
1         1     a       1
1         2     b       1
1         3     c       1

Goal is to keep only the distinct channels leading up to the final purchase while preserving the date order. Thank you for your ideas.

A: Had to make some assumptions.... but this might be what you are looking for.
select visit_id, ROW_NUMBER () over (order by visit_id,channel,  max_purchase) date_order , channel,  max_purchase
from(
Select          *
From            (values (1, 1, 'a', 0, 1)
                        , (1, 1, 'a', 1, 1)
                        , (1, 2, 'b', 0, 1)
                        , (1, 3, 'b', 1, 1)
                        , (1, 4, 'c', 0, 1)
                ) A(visit_id, date, channel, purchase, max_purchase)
) a
where purchase = 1

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Cheap Car Hire in Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki Information
Thessaloniki Car Hire
Travel Guide Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki, Thessalonica, or Salonica is the second-largest city in Greece and the capital of the Greek region of Macedonia. Its honorific title is literally "co-capital", a reference to its historical status as the "co-reigning" city of the Byzantine Empire, alongside Constantinople. According to the 2001 census, the municipality of Thessaloniki had a population of 363,987. The entire Thessaloniki Urban Area had a population of 763,468.
Thessaloniki is Greece's second major economic, industrial, commercial and political centre, and a major transportation hub for the rest of southeastern Europe; its commercial port is also of great importance for Greece and its southeast European hinterland. The city hosts an annual International Trade Fair, the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, and the largest bi-annual meeting of the Greek diaspora.
Thessaloniki is home to numerous notable Byzantine monuments, including the Paleochristian and Byzantine monuments of Thessalonika, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as several Ottoman and Sephardic Jewish structures.
For more information, visit http://en.wikipedia.org
Compare Cheap Thessaloniki Car Hire
Try our simple-to-use booking engine to compare car hire deals in Thessaloniki. Type in your pickup and drop off locations & other information required and we'll immediately provide you with some quotations. Whether you're after an economy Thessaloniki car hire, or a luxury Thessaloniki rental vehicle, we have the perfect deal for you. Our low cost car rentals are provided by well-known suppliers such as Avis, Hertz and Europcar, but we can often provide better car hire rates!
Udrive.com.au provide online car hire for vehicles from budget or economy options through to 4WD, luxury & minivans. Udrive.com.au compares rates from reputable & reliable car hire providers to find you the best car rental deal in Thessaloniki.
The Travel Guide to Thessaloniki, Greece. As a holiday destination, Thessaloniki is an ideal choice whether you are after a family friendly vacation or you are an avid explorer eager to see the sites and main attractions. It is the second largest city in Greece and welcomes millions of international visitors every year. Festivals, events, an interesting cultural aspect, a vibrant night-life scene, and an interesting historical time-line are all worthy attributes that it can boast of. Let's get started on how to make the most of your time in the city.
Travel Information for Thessaloniki. How to get there
The city is served by the nearby international airport, which receives domestic and international flights daily.
Museums to Visit
-The Museum of Byzantine Culture displays various exhibitions including early Christian churches and cities
-The Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki is mostly renowned for its Macedonian artefacts and artworks from Royal palaces
-The Science centre and Technology museum has the largest planetarium in the country
-The Railway Museum houses an original Orient Express train
Attractions and Things to do
-The White Tower situated on the waterfront dates from the Byzantine era and currently hosts an indoor museum detailing the history of Thessaloniki
-The Hagia Sophia is one of the oldest churches and a member of the UNESCO World heritage list
-The Arch of Galerius and the Rotunda date from the 4th century and display intricate carvings in the stone
-The Hagios Demetrios displays one of the largest basilicas in Greece and likewise it is a member of the UNESCO Heritage list
-The Roman forum in the city centre hosts ancient buildings such as a small theatre and public baths
-Thessaloniki is widely marketed as a shopping destination because of its variety of shops including luxury brands, boutique designers, antique stalls, and the standard high street brand names
-In the evenings and at weekend, the seaside is popular especially with locals who opt for a leisurely stroll
-The Thessaloniki International Film Fair occurs every year in November
-The Dimitria festival is held every year for a month and it focuses on music and dance
Food to Try
-Bougatsa is a pastry that is typically eaten for breakfast
-Frappes coffees sold in street cafes are widely consumed
-Giaprakia is rice and tender meat wrapped in cabbage leafs
-Mydia Yiachni will delight seafood lovers because it is a mussel stew. Alternatively, also try Soupies krasates which is cuttlefish steamed in white wine
Car hire is a great way to get around and also explore the surrounding sites. Our online search engine sources all local car hire suppliers to bring you the best prices and deals. Start searching for car rental suppliers in Thessaloniki here.
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Q: Loading sound filein as3 I need to load a sound file on my project but it must be loaded and called only once at the start of executing the code.One way to do this  is using CSS but CSSis consuming high bit rate  so how can i do this?

A: I think you must read the AS3 doc: http://help.adobe.com/en_US/FlashPlatform/reference/actionscript/3/flash/media/Sound.html

As you can see you just have to create a new Sound object:
var mySound:Sound = new Sound( new URLRequest('http://url.to.your.sound') );

or if you want to wait for the load complete:
// create sound object
var mySound:Sound = new Sound();
// listen for the end of the loading
mySound.addEventListener( Event.COMPLETE, _onSoundLoaded );
// maybe you want to track the progress of the loading
mySound.addEventListener( Event.COMPLETE, _onSoundLoading );
// start loading
mySound.load( new URLRequest('http://url.to.your.sound') );

// the loading is complete
function _onSoundLoaded(e:Event):void
{
    // play the sound
    mySound.play();
}

// the loading progress
function _onSoundLoading(e:Event):void
{
    // trace the progression
    trace( mySound.bytesTotal / mySound.bytesLoaded );
}

Hope this helps.

A: Firstly add sound in the library and name that mysound1 and see this code;
var mysound:mysound1 = new mysound1 ();
var mychannel:SoundChannel = mysound1.play();

When your game complete put this code:-
mychannel.stop();


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Submission to Review on NHS Charging
Our stark warning to the Department of Health on the consequences of up-front charging for NHS care. Full response at the link here JCWI Warning to Department of Health and Social Care.
As with the recent furore about Windrush, these charging regulations will have a number of clear and foreseeable consequences. You have already been warned and provided evidence of all of them, but for your convenience we will summarise them here:
1. There will be systemic discrimination on grounds of race across NHS funding services;
2. Individuals will be wrongly denied urgent care & some will suffer injury or even death as a result;
3. Individuals will be wrongly deterred from accessing care with the same consequences;
4. The exemption system will not be properly understood or applied, exacerbating points 2 & 3 above;
5. Doctors and nurses placed in impossible positions by unclear and self-contradictory guidance will face disciplinary action and lawsuits through no fault of their own;
6. The charging system will not save the NHS any non-negligible sum, and may even cost more than it saves.
We remain astonished that the Department of Health has put no systems in place to monitor these impacts, and instead is asking a group of largely underfunded organisations, with limited institutional access, who often face resistance from officials when attempting to obtain information, to do its monitoring for it.It is also simply disingenuous for the Department of Health to suggest these risks and impacts are somehow speculative or unproven. They are the natural logical and inevitable consequences of the policies and regulations that you have chosen to impose.
Action for the Department of Health to take.
1. Immediately suspend up-front charging and the extension of charging into community services.
2. Institute an independent evaluation into the impact of the 2015 charging regulations on migrants' access to healthcare.
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Briefing to MPs on the need for safe and legal routes following the tragic deaths of 39 people trying to reach the UK.
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Lord Oates' proposed EEA Nationals (Indefinite Leave to Remain) Bill would amend the 1971 Immigration Act to grant indefinite leave to remain to all EU nationals, family members and extended family members resident in the UK on the date of exiting the European Union. JCWI strongly welcomes this Bill, which would ensure the UK Government keeps its promise to protect the rights of all EEA citizens resident in the UK before Brexit. Currently the government intends to criminalise EEA nationals wh
Urgent Briefing: Windrush Lessons Learned Review Leak
Excerpts from the landmark Independent Review into Windrush have been leaked to Channel 4 news and seen by Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants.
Windrush Dossier of Failure
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Who doesn't love the classic tale of Cinderella? Every woman, at one point in her life, feels like a damsel in distress and wants a fairy godmother to transform her into a stunning princess who will capture the heart of her prince charming. It is such a simple and relatable story line it's no wonder hundreds of movies has been made with the 'Cinderella' theme as its main plot. Let's check out the top ten Cinderella movie of all time.
This Nickelodeon movie stars Keke Palmer (Kadee Worth) and Max Schneider (Charlie Prince). A pop culture movie, the prince is played by Schneider who lives with his step father and step brothers. The modern day princess is played by Palmer, who is a singer superstar that took the heart of the poor prince. Major plot twist: the male character plays "Cinderella". Charlie gets a job as a janitor in the recording company Kadee is in and sneaks into one of the company's masquerade ball. He gets to perform on stage as an anonymous character and won the heart of Kadee. As the time ticks and he has to go, he hastily left the party and dropped his demo tape "RAGS". Kadee started a search for the mysterious singer. The movie, of course, had a fairy tale ending where Kadee and Charlie eventually ended up together and became the new superstars of a recording company.
This is a charming romantic comedy film starring Julia Stiles (Paige Morgan) and Luke Mably (Prince Edvard). Paige is a seemingly boring med student who came across Prince Edvard, an heir to the throne but someone who wished to be normal. He schemed his way to go to college at the University of Wisconsin where he kept his identity a secret, and eventually fell in love with Paige. Shocked at the paparazzi who are always after him, the Prince finally revealed his secret to Paige who did not took it well. After his mother went ill, Prince went back to Denmark without saying goodbye. Paige realizes she loves her Prince and went to search for him. She found him in Denmark, the Prince proposes to Paige but although she loves him, she won't give up her dream to become a doctor and went back to America. During graduation Prince Edvard visited her, expressed his love for her and said he will wait for her. Of course, the movie ended with a fairy tale kiss.
An adaptation of the classic Cinderella Story, this movie follows the life of Ella played by Lily James and how she lives her life with her evil stepmother played by award winning Cate Blanchett. Ella lived a low life as a maid to her step sisters. Luckily, an invitation to come to the palace ball gives Ella a chance to go out of the house and meet a stranger in the woods, played by Richard Madded. The magic of a beggar turned fairy good mother helped Ella be a princess for a night and eventually lived happily with her Prince.
Following the classic Cinderella plot where ordinary girl turns princess, this movie follows the story of Daphne played, by Amanda Byrnes. Daphne, is an ordinary American teenager on the hunt to find his real father. Her search landed her in England where he met his father, who is actually Lord Henry Dashwood, played by Colin Firth. Surprised to be a royal blood, Daphne tried to belong in high society but received a lot of disapproval from people around him. Eventually Daphne surpassed the obstacles and proved her worth and even caught a loving 'prince' for herself.
Katie Gibbs played by Lucy Hale, is a 17 year old girl who lives with her evil stepfamily. She does all the low jobs that are given to her. Gifted with a beautiful voice, she was forced to sing a demo so that her untalented step sister can grab a record deal. She wrote a song for her love, Luke, played by Freddie Stroma and she get to sing it to him during the school's masquerade ball but their moment was cut short because Katie has to go home before her step mother finds out she was gone. Katie eventually ended up in the spotlight and in Luke's arms.
The classic Disney Cinderella movie falls in #5, which is also one of the best loved cartoon films of all time. The movie is loyal to the original story plot where Cinderella lives with her evil step sisters and stepmother who always give her a hard time. She was able to go to the palace ball with the help of her animal friends and of course, her fairy godmother. The Prince fell in love with her but as the clock strikes 12 midnight, she left the ball abruptly and accidentally left one of her glass slippers. The prince used the glass slipper to find her and they eventually ended up together and lived happily ever after.
Played by the sweet Disney girl, Selena Gomez, the movie follows the life of Mary, a talented dancer living with her step mother and sisters. Her prince is Joey Parker, played by Drew Seeley, who happends to be a very popular pop singer. One day, she attended a ball that her stepmother forbids her to go. She met Joey Parker and they fell in love but as she flees away to go home, she left nothing behind, not even her name, but only a Zune player. From then on, Joey Parker was out on a quest to track the girl of her dreams.
Ella, played by Anne Hathaway, is given a peculiar gift by her fairy god mother- the gift of obedience. She is to follow anyone who gives her a request or a command. This proves to be a burden for the beautiful teenager for she doesn't feel free at all anymore. She then embarks on a quest to look for her fairy godmother and break the spell so she can have her freedom back. Prince Charmont, played by Hugh Dancy, accompanied her in her adventure.
Sam, played by Hilary Duff, is a California girl who worked dead end jobs for her stepmother like washing the dishes and being a janitress in her diner. Sam begins to receive a series of conversation with someone who texted her and they eventually ended up as in a 'virtual' relationship. Agreeing to meet on their school dance, Sam was astonished to know that her anonymous pen pal is Austin Ames, played by Chad Murray, who just happens to be the coolest and cutest guy in her school. It is now up to Sam to play her cards right and get the boy.
The classic Cinderella story is translated to a new face as it stars Danielle, played by Drew Barrymore. Danielle played a lowly servant to her evil stepmother. Her stepmother tries to find rich husbands for her two daughters. Danielle meets Prince Henry, played by Dougray Scott, and her life took a spin and lived happily ever after. The charm of the alluring Drew Barrymore made this movie a big hit.


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"""Interface to the MultiMarkdown parser."""

import os.path
import platform
import ctypes
import ctypes.util

from .download import SHLIB_EXT
from .defaults import DEFAULT_LIBRARY_DIR

_MMD_LIB = None
_LIB_LOCATION = None

def load_mmd():
    """Loads libMultiMarkdown for usage"""
    global _MMD_LIB
    global _LIB_LOCATION
    try:
        lib_file = 'libMultiMarkdown' + SHLIB_EXT[platform.system()]
        _LIB_LOCATION = os.path.abspath(os.path.join(DEFAULT_LIBRARY_DIR, lib_file))

        if not os.path.isfile(_LIB_LOCATION):
            _LIB_LOCATION = ctypes.util.find_library('MultiMarkdown')

        _MMD_LIB = ctypes.cdll.LoadLibrary(_LIB_LOCATION)
    except:
        _MMD_LIB = None

load_mmd()

# Extension options
COMPATIBILITY = 0
COMPLETE = 1 << 1
SNIPPET = 1 << 2
HEAD_CLOSED = 1 << 3
SMART = 1 << 4
NOTES = 1 << 5
NO_LABELS = 1 << 6
FILTER_STYLES = 1 << 7
PROCESS_HTML = 1 << 8
NO_METADATA = 1 << 9
OBFUSCATE = 1 << 10
CRITIC = 1 << 11
CRITIC_ACCEPT = 1 << 12
CRITIC_REJECT = 1 << 13
RANDOM_FOOT = 1 << 14
HEADINGSECTION = 1 << 15
ESCAPED_LINE_BREAKS = 1 << 16
NO_STRONG = 1 << 17
NO_EMPH = 1 << 18

# Options for conversion formats for MMD
HTML = 1
TEXT = 2
LATEX = 3
MEMOIR = 4
BEAMER = 5
OPML = 6
ODF = 7
RTF = 8
CRITIC_ACCEPT = 9
CRITIC_REJECT = 10
CRITIC_HTML_HIGHLIGHT = 11
LYX = 12
TOC = 13

class GString(ctypes.Structure):
    """Class mirroring GString buffer interface struct in MultiMarkdown."""
    _fields_ = [("str", ctypes.c_char_p),
                ("currentStringBufferSize", ctypes.c_ulong),
                ("currentStringLength", ctypes.c_ulong)]

def _expand_source(source, dname, fmt):
    """Expands source text to include headers, footers, and expands Multimarkdown transclusion
    directives.

    Keyword arguments:
    source -- string containing the Multimarkdown text to expand
    dname -- directory name to use as the base directory for transclusion references
    fmt -- format flag indicating which format to use to convert transclusion statements
    """
    _MMD_LIB.g_string_new.restype = ctypes.POINTER(GString)
    _MMD_LIB.g_string_new.argtypes = [ctypes.c_char_p]
    src = source.encode('utf-8')
    gstr = _MMD_LIB.g_string_new(src)

    _MMD_LIB.prepend_mmd_header(gstr)
    _MMD_LIB.append_mmd_footer(gstr)

    manif = _MMD_LIB.g_string_new(b"")
    _MMD_LIB.transclude_source.argtypes = [ctypes.POINTER(GString), ctypes.c_char_p,
                                           ctypes.c_char_p, ctypes.c_int, ctypes.POINTER(GString)]
    _MMD_LIB.transclude_source(gstr, dname.encode('utf-8'), None, fmt, manif)
    manifest_txt = manif.contents.str
    full_txt = gstr.contents.str
    _MMD_LIB.g_string_free(manif, True)
    _MMD_LIB.g_string_free(gstr, True)

    manifest_txt = [ii for ii in manifest_txt.decode('utf-8').split('\n') if ii]
    return full_txt.decode('utf-8'), manifest_txt

def has_metadata(source, ext):
    """Returns a flag indicating if a given block of MultiMarkdown text contains metadata."""
    _MMD_LIB.has_metadata.argtypes = [ctypes.c_char_p, ctypes.c_int]
    _MMD_LIB.has_metadata.restype = ctypes.c_bool
    return _MMD_LIB.has_metadata(source.encode('utf-8'), ext)

def convert(source, ext=COMPLETE, fmt=HTML, dname=None):
    """Converts a string of MultiMarkdown text to the requested format.
    Transclusion is performed if the COMPATIBILITY extension is not set, and dname is set to a
    valid directory

    Keyword arguments:
    source -- string containing MultiMarkdown text
    ext -- extension bitfield to pass to conversion process
    fmt -- flag indicating output format to use
    dname -- Path to use for transclusion - if None, transclusion functionality is bypassed
    """
    if dname and not ext & COMPATIBILITY:
        if os.path.isfile(dname):
            dname = os.path.abspath(os.path.dirname(dname))
        source, _ = _expand_source(source, dname, fmt)
    _MMD_LIB.markdown_to_string.argtypes = [ctypes.c_char_p, ctypes.c_ulong, ctypes.c_int]
    _MMD_LIB.markdown_to_string.restype = ctypes.c_char_p
    src = source.encode('utf-8')
    return _MMD_LIB.markdown_to_string(src, ext, fmt).decode('utf-8')

def convert_from(fname, ext=COMPLETE, fmt=HTML):
    """
    Reads in a file and performs MultiMarkdown conversion, with transclusion ocurring based on the
    file directory. Returns the converted string.

    Keyword arguments:
    fname -- Filename of document to convert
    ext -- extension bitfield to pass to conversion process
    fmt -- flag indicating output format to use
    """

    dname = os.path.abspath(os.path.dirname(fname))
    with open(fname, 'r') as fp:
        src = fp.read()

    return convert(src, ext, fmt, dname)

def manifest(txt, dname):
    """Extracts file manifest for a body of text with the given directory."""
    _, files = _expand_source(txt, dname, HTML)
    return files

def keys(source, ext=COMPLETE):
    """Extracts metadata keys from the provided MultiMarkdown text.

    Keyword arguments:
    source -- string containing MultiMarkdown text
    ext -- extension bitfield for extracting MultiMarkdown
    """
    _MMD_LIB.extract_metadata_keys.restype = ctypes.c_char_p
    _MMD_LIB.extract_metadata_keys.argtypes = [ctypes.c_char_p, ctypes.c_ulong]
    src = source.encode('utf-8')
    all_keys = _MMD_LIB.extract_metadata_keys(src, ext)
    all_keys = all_keys.decode('utf-8') if all_keys else ''
    key_list = [ii for ii in all_keys.split('\n') if ii]
    return key_list

def value(source, key, ext=COMPLETE):
    """Extracts value for the specified metadata key from the given extension set.

    Keyword arguments:
    source -- string containing MultiMarkdown text
    ext -- extension bitfield for processing text
    key -- key to extract
    """
    _MMD_LIB.extract_metadata_value.restype = ctypes.c_char_p
    _MMD_LIB.extract_metadata_value.argtypes = [ctypes.c_char_p, ctypes.c_ulong, ctypes.c_char_p]

    src = source.encode('utf-8')
    dkey = key.encode('utf-8')

    value = _MMD_LIB.extract_metadata_value(src, ext, dkey)
    return value.decode('utf-8') if value else ''

def version():
    """Returns a string containing the MultiMarkdown library version in use."""
    _MMD_LIB.mmd_version.restype = ctypes.c_char_p
    return _MMD_LIB.mmd_version().decode('utf-8')

def valid_mmd():
    """Return flag indicating if the library was correctly loaded."""
    return bool(_MMD_LIB)

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White, Sutton to receive headliner awards
Wednesday, February 9th 2005, 10:58 am
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Former Oklahoma quarterback Jason White and Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton will receive awards at this year's March of Dimes Headliner Banquet.
White is being named the top Sports Headliner in Oklahoma and Sutton will receive the Headliner Special Award during the banquet on March 6th.
The awards honor coaches, athletes and teams that bring national attention to Oklahoma.
Special Recognition Awards will be given to the city of Oklahoma City for bringing the Big 12 Basketball Tournament to the state and to Oklahoma City Blazers announcer John Brooks.
News On 6 OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) _ Former Oklahoma quarterback Jason White and Oklahoma State basketball coach Eddie Sutton will receive awards at this year's March of Dimes Headliner Banquet.
White is


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A game where I Love Madison fans can win FREE STUFF every month.
At the beginning of every month, we'll draw a random number. If your magnet's number is drawn, you win free prizes! You can also piggyback on others' magnets using Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for more chances to win! A special thanks to Metcalfe's Market for their support to make the Game of Magnets possible!
Want to win awesome stuff? Join Game of Magnets.
1) Get your magnet by signing up below. We'll mail it to you, FREE.
2) Join us at the beginning of every month and see if your number is drawn. Every month we give away prizes!
3) COLLECT OTHER MAGNETS - When you see another magnet out on the town, stop (safely) and take a picture of it.
Then post your picture on any social media platform, and hashtag it #madisonGOM - or you can post it on the group in our Facebook group.
To add a little fun: take a selfie with the magnet.
5) Lastly, summer of 2018 be on the look out for a golden magnet. We'll be hiding 25 through out the city! If you find a golden magnet, you'll be in for a real treat!