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10 Things You Need To Know About Liu Yifei, The New Mulan
Melissa Lee
So you might already know that Liu Yi Fei is the actress playing Mulan in the upcoming Disney remake. The live-action remake might have made a few changes that fans are not too pleased with, including the removal of the characters Li Shang and Mushu, as well as the musical numbers. But there are still many reasons to get excited for this version of Mulan and one of it is because of how seriously badass Liu Yifei looks as a female warrior.
If you still don't know anything about the 32-year-old actress who is playing the role, swipe through our gallery to find out these 10 interesting facts about China's sweetheart, Liu Yifei!
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1. She is the next Mulan
The first thing you need to know is that she beat out many other applicants for the highly contested role of Mulan—1,000 to be exact! Disney revealed that they screened through over 1,000 auditions from over five different continents during their selection process. Here's the criteria they set: fluent in English, has star quality and good martial arts skills. You know there's gotta be something special about an actress who beat out 1,000 other auditionees!
2. She goes by a few names
Liu Yifei isn't her birth name. She was given the name An Feng at birth, following her father An Shaokang's surname. However, the actress later changed her surname to that of her mother's after her parents got divorced. At that time, she went by Liu Ximeizi, followith the 'Liu' of her Mother, Liu Xiaoli. Liu Yifei is actually just a stage name she goes by and she also goes by the name Crystal Liu when she does promotions in English speaking countries. We would have never thought Liu Yifei wasn't her real name but whatever name she chooses to go by, we still love her!
3. She has the nickname 'fairy sister'
Yifei has been bestowed a very cute nickname in China called 'Fairy Sister' which she earned when she entered showbiz in 2005. Her lead role in Chinese Paladin captured the hearts of many as a younger sister figure. Since then, she has been viewed as one of China's sweethearts and also one of the top actresses of the new generation. In 2009, she was even crowned one of the new four dan actresses, which is a title given to the most popular actresses in the country. It will definitely be interesting to see her transform from the dainty 'fairy sister' to a fierce fighter like Mulan in the upcoming movie remake.
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4. She speaks a few languages
Yifei speaks quite a handful of languages. The Chinese actress is not only fluent in Mandarin, but is also able to speak English with ease, having spent a few years of her life growing up in New York. Aside from being fluent in both English and Mandarin, Yifei is also able to speak basic Korean and Japanese. Is there anything she can't do?
5. She is not new to Hollywood
Mulan will not be Yifei's first appearance on the Hollywood big screen. The actress has actually played numerous roles in various big Hollywood blockbusters, including The Forbidden Kingdom in 2008, in which she acted alongside martial arts experts, Jackie Chan and Jet Li. She also starred in Outcast alongside Hayden Christensen and Nicholas Cage in 2014. Most recently, in 2017, she was in the period romance titled The Chinese Widow with actress Emile Hirsch. And now she's proven herself ready for her big Hollywood break as Mulan.
6. She is a model
Yifei actually started her career as a child model back when she was just eight years old. Aside from acting, she also does modelling on the side and has made a name for herself in the modelling industry. Over the years, Yifei was the face of numerous high-profile campaigns and the brand ambassador of many prominent brands such as Garnier and Pantene in China. It's almost impossible to walk around in China and not stumble upon an advertisement adorned with her face.
7. She has a singing career
Yes, she can sing too! Yifei was signed under Sony Music Entertainment Japan back in 2005 and has since launched two albums. The first Japanese single she released, "Mayanoka no Door" was so catchy that it was even selected to become the theme song for the animation series Powerpuff Girls Z. Just listen to her beautiful voice in her 2006 song "Want My Taste" and you can tell Yifei is truly a girl worth fighting for!
8. She's trained in sword fighting and martial arts
One of the most badass facts about Yifei is that she is skilled in sword fighting and martial arts! She has already showed off some of her skills in the 2008 movie The Forbidden Kingdom when she held her own beside martial arts legends Jackie Chan and Jet Li. She does a lot of her own stunts for her movies and has been training hard for her role as Mulan. We are definitely excited to see her show off her flexibility and strength as a warrior in the upcoming movie!
9. She used to date Song Seung Heon
Yes, we are talking about Korean heartthrob Song Seung Heon. The two of them met and started dating while filming for the show The Third Way of Love back in 2015. Although the two of them called it quits back after three years together due to their busy schedules, they are still reportedly close friends til today.
10. She loves cats
When we say she loves cats, we really mean she LOVES cats. Yifei and her mother often work closely with a non-profit organisation to take in stray cats and help the little pawed pals find a new home. In fact, in her Beijing flat, she once had over 30 cats living there with her at one time. Yifei really loves cats and she makes the effort to go out of the way to care for them. We stan a queen with a kind loving heart for animals!
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Fairfield Twp. police officers resign after incident in which they did not use deadly force
By Michael D. Pitman
'They should have fired at the suspect,' chief says.
Two Fairfield Twp. police officers who confronted an armed homicide suspect and did not use deadly force when he took aim at them have resigned.
On Oct. 8, Stephaun Jones, 25, of Asbury Court in Liberty Twp., was involved in a multi-vehicle crash he initiated when driving a Ford Focus in the 1900 block of Fairgrove Avenue in Hamilton. After the accident, Jones' passenger, Sidney Printup, 25, of Saturn Drive in Fairfield, left the vehicle, and Jones shot him to death just prior to fleeing the scene in the heavily damaged vehicle.
A 911 caller had followed Jones from Hamilton to Morris Road in Fairfield Twp. Officers responded, but Jones fled into a tree line. Before Jones fled, Fairfield Twp. Police Chief Robert Chabali said the suspect displayed a firearm and pointed it at police officers Austin Reed and Mark Bartlett.
"There was no doubt they should have fired at the suspect," the chief said. "The suspect was holding a firearm at his side, and he also leveled off at them, pointed at them, and they did not use lethal force to counter it."
According to the Fairfield Twp. use of force policy, lethal force (the policy references it as deadly force) may be used by officers to defend themselves or another person from serious physical injury or death. The policy cites a pair of U.S. Supreme Court decisions that support the use of deadly, or lethal, force: Tennessee v. Garner and Graham v. Connor.
Chabali said it was likely the officers would have been terminated following the internal investigation, but "it never got to that." The chief said Reed and Bartlett's resignations were voluntary "based on the fact that I think they realized that this job is not necessarily what they want to do."
Reed, 27, resigned on Oct. 10, the Monday after the incident, and Bartlett, 24, resigned on Oct. 13, five days after the incident. Both officers were hired in February and were still within their one-year probationary period. Chabali said there was a third officer involved, and the chief said that officer "had no issues whatsoever."
The chief said one of the officers, instead of using lethal force, deployed a Taser, and that afforded Jones the opportunity to flee.
Bartlett wrote in his report there was a nearby resident mowing a lawn, but Chabali said that based on the department's investigation, they confirmed no one would have been in danger if the officers had fired their service weapons at Jones.
"We lost sight of him, and so we have an individual out in society, potentially able to harm an innocent victim, take someone hostage, or ambush police officers or fight it out with police officers lethally," Chabali said. "We're thankful the Hamilton officers were able to engage him and stop this threat."
Jones emerged on Tara Brooke Court, where he was confronted by two Hamilton police officers. Jones was taken into custody after both officers fired shots at Jones, who later died from his wounds at the hospital. Officers Bryan Bowling, a five-year Hamilton police veteran, and James Leisinger, a two-year Hamilton police veteran, were placed on administrative leave, per Hamilton policy, after the shooting.
Hamilton Police Chief Craig Bucheit called in the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation to investigate the shooting, which spokeswoman Officer Kristy Collins said is still under investigation. Once BCI's investigation is complete, Butler County Prosecutor Mike Gmoser said he would present the officer-involved shooting to the grand jury, a standing policy of his office regarding any officer-involved shooting within the county.
Chabali said his department's internal investigation is complete, but he and his staff are providing additional training with officers "ensuring that will not happen again."
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Michael D. Pitman
Michael D. Pitman has been a reporter in southwest Ohio since 1999. He's covered local governments in Warren and Butler counties, as well as state and national issues. He currently covers the cities of Fairfield and Hamilton.

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// | This file is part of WaveletTL - the Wavelet Template Library      |
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// | Thorsten Raasch, Manuel Werner                                     |
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#ifndef _WAVELETTL_CDD2_H
#define _WAVELETTL_CDD2_H

#include <algebra/infinite_vector.h>

namespace WaveletTL
{
  /*!
    An adaptive solver for the infinite-dimensional problem

      Au = F,

    as developed in [CDD2] and reformulated in [S],[DFR].
    A is assumed to be s.p.d., i.e. the simplifications on [CDD2, p.12] hold.
    Given the problem and a target accuracy \epsilon,
    the algorithm constructs a coefficient vector u_\epsilon, such that

      ||u-u_\epsilon|| <= \epsilon.

    The routine has to be given an estimate of ||u|| <= nu = epsilon_0, which may be
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           Adaptive Wavelet Methods II - Beyond the Elliptic Case
    [DFR]  Dahlke/Fornasier/Raasch,
           Adaptive Frame Methods for Elliptic Operator Equations
    [S]    Stevenson,
           Adaptive Solution of Operator Equations using Wavelet Frames
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                        const double shrink = 0, double omega = 0, double residual_stop = 0.01);

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#include <adaptive/cdd2.cpp>

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Seminar Registrations
This section provides information on everything you need to know about the South African wine industry
Back to the beginning
3 centuries of Cape wine
Winelands of South Africa
Wine of Origin production areas
A unique terroir
Viticultural practices
Seasonal cultivation
Red-wine varieties
White-wine varieties
SA industry statistics
SAWIS annual statistics
SAWIS vine statistics
South African Export Report 2019 Infographic
Wine & Spirit Board
Wine of Origin scheme
Wine of Origin areas
The role of cultivar in Wine of Origin
The role of vintage as a guide to the character
Certification of wine as a guarantee to the public
Certification of estate brandy
The official seal of Wine & Spirit Board
Joint, voluntary WO and IPW seal
Label requirements
Wine associations & organisations
The Cape winelands stretch from the rugged mountains and multi-directional slopes of the coastal region to the open plains of the Klein Karoo where viticulture takes place mainly in the riverine valleys. South Africa's vineyards are mostly situated in the Western Cape near the coast. Rainfall on the coastal side, where fynbos and renosterveld vegetation flourish, measures up to 1 000mm per year. Travel over the mountains into the hinterland and the rainfall decreases dramatically with the vegetation dominated by hardy succulents, cycads and aloes.
Currently around 92 067ha of vines producing wine grapes are under cultivation over an area some 800km in length. Under the auspices of the Wine of Origin Scheme, production zones in the Cape winelands are divided into officially demarcated geographical units, regions, districts and wards. There are five regions in the geographical unit of the Western Cape – Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region, Klein Karoo and Olifants River. Another five geographical units exist: Eastern Cape, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo and Northern Cape. The South African winelands encompass 29 diverse districts and some 92 smaller wards in total.
List of production areas defined in terms of the Wine of Origin Scheme
The Bot River ward is the gateway to Walker Bay and encompasses the Bot River village and valley, stretching from the Bot River lagoon up into the foothills of the Groenlandberg and Babylonstoren mountain ranges, and bordering the Kogelberg Biosphere. The area is renowned for its cool maritime microclimate, which is influenced by its proximity to the lagoon and Walker Bay – cooling afternoon winds blow up the valley off the sea. Soils are mainly homogenous Bokkeveld shale (predominantly Glen Rosa and Klapmuts) and Table Mountain sandstone. Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinotage, Shiraz and other Rhône varietals fare particularly well here. Bot River is home to an eclectic mix of handcrafted wineries and its rustic charm lies in its quirky character.
BREEDEKLOOF
The Breedekloof district is characterised by vineyards which flourish on alluvial valley soils with adequate drainage as they rest on a bed of river stones. It covers a large proportion of the Breede River Valley and its tributaries. There are marked variations between the soils and mesoclimates in the different river valleys. This district incorporates the Goudini and Slanghoek wards. There are some 20 wineries on the Breedekloof Wine Route.
Most of these maritime vineyards are situated in the ward of Elim near Africa's southernmost point, Cape Agulhas. The entire picturesque village of Elim, a Moravian mission settlement founded in 1824, is a national monument. Strong, cooling winds are prevalent in summer, ensuring a very cool ripening season, perfect for Sauvignon Blanc and also promising for Semillon and Shiraz. Generating much interest in the winelands, the still small hectarage of this coastal district shows great potential.
A recently designated district named after Cape Town, one of the world's foremost tourism brands, incorporates the wards of Constantia, Hout Bay, Durbanville and Philadelphia. At its furthest point, the district is 36km from the Cape Town CBD.
On the southern slopes of the Table Mountain range and its world-renowned floral kingdom lies the historic Constantia valley, the cradle of winemaking in the Cape. The valley, which falls within the Cape Peninsula disrict, was the site of Simon van der Stel's 17th-century wine farm and the origin of the Constantia dessert wines which became famous throughout Europe during the 18th century. Rooted in ancient soils, the vineyards climb up the east-facing slopes of the Constantiaberg, where the vines benefit from the cool sea breezes blowing in from False Bay. The ward receives about 1 000mm of rain annually, making irrigation unnecessary, and has a mean February temperature of 20.6°C. There are only a handful of cellars in this premier ward, where the cool climate favours the production of white wines, notably Sauvignon Blanc, and where the tradition of producing remarkable wines since 1685 continues.
The acclaimed Cape Point vineyards, some of them a mere 1.2km from the sea, are situated on the western edges of the Cape Peninsula. This cool-climate maritime pocket in the district of Cape Town is recognised mainly for its Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.
The vineyards of Durbanville, like those of Constantia, lie very close to Cape Town and border on the northern suburbs. Several estates and wineries, situated mainly on the rolling hill slopes with their various aspects and altitudes, continue to make a wide variety of wine styles. Some of the vineyards grow at altitudes as high as 380m above sea level. Wines from this ward attracting attention are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep soils, cooling sea breezes, night-time mists and close proximity to the ocean are beneficial factors when it comes to the quality of the grapes. A newer ward north of Durbanville, Philadelphia also benefits from cooling Atlantic influences. The hilly terrain of this area means some of the vineyards are higher than usual, up to 260m above sea level. This facilitates a significant difference in day-night temperature and results in slower ripening. Some highly regarded Cabernet Sauvignons, Merlots and red blends have already emerged from this promising appellation.
Some of South Africa's remotest and highest vineyards are found in this stand-alone ward, which borders on the Olifants River regions (see separate entry). Some exciting wines are emanating from this ward in the Cederberg mountain range, which is best known for its Sauvignon and Shiraz, as well as its Chardonnay, Chenin and Cabernet.
CENTRAL ORANGE RIVER
The most northerly winegrowing area in the Cape comprises an area of some 6 029 ha, which stretch in close proximity to the Orange River. Predominantly a white grape area, reds are being increasingly planted. The wine grape varieties grown here are Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Tannat, Muscadel (both red and white) and Muscat d'Alexandrie.
Large trellising systems are employed in this region of which the hut, gable and T-trellises are the most in use. These create special microclimates which protect the grapes, allowing them to ripen away from exposure to the direct rays of the sun. Specific mesoclimates are created within vineyards located on the islands between the different streams of the Orange River where the close proximity to the water cools down the grapes to a considerable degree. The conditions contribute to creating climate pockets which are conducive to production of better quality wines.
The styles of wine produced by the various wineries along the 350km stretch of river differ singularly in style and flavour from the eastern to the western wineries. The soil types also vary greatly. The wines of the more eastern cellars are characterised by higher natural acids and lower pH readings, resulting in quite delicate sensory profiles.
Darling, which is just an hour's drive away from Cape Town, features several tourist attractions. The Darling district incorporates the Groenekloof ward, which benefits from being one of the closest to the cooling Atlantic and is known for the exceptional quality of its Sauvignon Blanc, the variety which initially spearheaded the viticultural progress of this area. Now wines with exceptional flavour expressions are also being produced from other varieties.
Only an hour east of Cape Town, the high-lying cool-climate Elgin district, cradled in the ancient sandstone Hottentots Holland mountains, was traditionally an apple-growing region. Now award-winning wine showing exceptional fruit and elegance are produced here, with Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz doing particularly well in this later-ripening, cooler terroir.
The district of Franschhoek has retained its distinct French Huguenot character. Regarded as the 'culinary capital' of the Cape, Franschhoek is a member of The Délice Network of Good Food Cities of the World. The Franschhoek valley lies to the southeast of Paarl and is enclosed on three sides by towering mountains: the Groot Drakenstein and Franschhoek mountains which meet at the top of the valley and the Klein Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains, found further down towards Paarl. Streams from the higher peaks flow down to the valley floor where they converge to form the Berg River, fast-flowing in winter when snow caps the peaks and a mere stream in summer, fed by the Wemmershoek Dam.
This diverse region stretches along the R62 from Montagu via higher-lying Barrydale and Ladismith towards Calitzdorp, Oudtshoorn and the Langkloof. The area is known for relative extremes when it comes to soils and climate.
Some of the highest mountain peaks in the Western Cape enclose this region. These mountains form part of the Cape fold belt and consist mainly of Table Mountain sandstone, while most of the Klein Karoo forms part of the Bokkeveld shale grouping, with good water retention and high nutrient properties. Viticulture takes place mainly in kloofs, valleys and riverine sites in a rugged mountainous landscape that ensures quality wines.
Historically Muscat varieties flourished here and the area is known for its sweet wines, as well as for the quality of its potstill brandies. Today, there is an increasing focus on Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Shiraz throughout the region, while red wines made from the varieties typically used to make port are creating new interest here.
This geographical unit stretches from Greytown to Oribi Flats and the Midlands, where altitudes are up to 1 500m, in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. It's early days yet but indications have been promising.
LUTZVILLE VALLEY
This district falls in the Coastal Region and incorporates the cooler, sea-influenced ward of Koekenaap where the vineyards lie close to the cold Atlantic Ocean, ensuring high-quality slow-ripening grapes. Further down this stretch of the West Coast are the stand-alone wards of Bamboes Bay, which is generating some excitement, especially when it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, and Lamberts Bay.
This pioneering new ward is set on a stony plateau 80km east of Cape Agulhas. The vineyards, which are mainly planted to drought-resistant Mediterranean varieties, lie some 70m above the Breede River. The complex stony soils and warm dry climate (350mm of rain per annum), which is moderated by constant sea breezes from the coast some 15km away, offer excellent potential for growing vines.
This region stretches in a belt from north to south along the broad valley of the Olifants River. The summers in this valley range from relatively warm to cool compared with some of South Africa's other wine areas and rainfall is low. Soils vary from sandy to red clay loams. With careful canopy management, which ensures grapes are shaded by the vines' leaves, combined with modern winemaking techniques, the Olifants River is proving to be a source of quality, affordable wines. The region incorporates the wards of Vredendal and Spruitdrift.
The predominantly citrus-producing Citrusdal valley lies in the southern reaches of the Olifants River valley. The soils are mainly sandy alluvial soils from the surrounding Table Mountain sandstone mountains in the southern part of the valley up until Clanwilliam. Irrigation is obtained from the Clanwilliam dam where the water is of an excellent quality. The area incorporates the higher-lying ward of Piekenierskloof.
Newer viticultural areas have opened up in the southerly Overberg district, with award-winning wines emerging from the Klein River ward near Stanford.
The Paarl wine district lies to the north of Stellenbosch, and is bordered by the town of Wellington to the north-east, and the mountains of the Groot and Klein Drakenstein and Franschhoek ranges to the south-east. The Berg River, flanked by the majestic Groot Drakenstein and Wemmershoek mountains, runs through Paarl and is the life-giving artery of this wine-producing area. The valley land requires supplementary irrigation in the hot growing season before the harvest, but vineyards on the eastern slopes, having better water retention, frequently need none at all.
A large variety of grapes are grown in Paarl, of which Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc have the best potential. The Paarl district includes the wards of Simonsberg-Paarl, on the prime foothills of the Simonsberg, Agter-Paarl and Voor Paardeberg.
The first vines were planted in 2000 in this pioneering district, the newest and furthest appellation up the east coast, in mountainous terrain some 20km east of Plettenberg Bay, with its wealth of natural beauty, unspoilt beaches and excellent whale watching in season. The cool coastal climate – vineyards are some three kilometres from the sea – and high carbon content of the soils are proving ideal for Sauvignon Blanc.
Dubbed the 'valley of vines and roses', the Robertson district's lime-rich soils make the area eminently suitable for racehorse stud farming and also, of course, winegrowing. Situated in the Breede River valley, the river is the lifeblood of this lower rainfall region. Although summer temperatures can be high, cooling south-easterly winds channel moisture-laden air into the valley.
Robertson is renowned for the quality of its wines and while traditionally considered white wine territory and known mainly for its Chardonnays and more recently for the quality of its Sauvignon Blanc, it is also the source of some of the Cape's finest red wines, particularly Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, while the distinctive fortified dessert wines for which it was originally famed continue to be produced. The district of Robertson incorporates 14 wards, including Bonnievale.
SUTHERLAND-KAROO
This high-altitude semi-arid district in the Northern Cape centres around Sutherland, which is South Africa's coldest town.
Traditionally a grain-producing area, in summer the Swartland district is marked by green pockets of vineyards clambering up the foothills of the mountains (Piketberg, Porterville, Riebeek and Perdeberg) and along the banks of the Berg River. In the past, the region was planted mainly to bushvines but trellising is increasingly being adopted due to advances in management strategies and quality considerations.
The Swartland literally translated means 'the black land' and the area takes its name from the now endangered indigenous renosterbos (rhino bush) which once turned the landscape a dark colour at certain times of the year. The district was traditionally a source of robust, full-bodied red wines and high quality, fortified wines. The Swartland Independent Producers (SIP) is a coming together of a group of like-minded producers working to express a true sense of place in the wines of the Swartland. Click here to read more about the framework they work within.
In recent times, some exciting award-winning wines have emerged, both red and white, and the area continues to produce top port-style wines. Increasing percentages of Pinotage, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon are being grown here, as well as Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc. It has five designated wards: Malmesbury, Paardeberg, Paardeberg-South, Riebeekberg and Riebeeksrivier. The district of Swartland borders Piketberg to the north, which is not dissimilar in both geography and climate.
The historical town of Stellenbosch, which features some of the finest examples of Cape Dutch architecture, boasts a winemaking tradition which stretches back to the end of the 17th-century. The mountainous terrain, good rainfall, deep well-drained soils and diversity of terroirs make this a sought-after viticultural area. The rapidly increasing number of wine estates and producers (more than 200) includes some of the most famous names in Cape wine. The district, with its mix of historic estates and contemporary wineries, produces excellent examples of almost all the noble grape varieties and is known for the quality of its blended reds.
Stellenbosch, the 'town of oaks', is also the educational and research centre of the winelands. Stellenbosch University is the only university in South Africa which offers a degree in viticulture and oenology, and it has many of the country's most successful winemakers as alumni. The Elsenburg School of Agriculture is also near Stellenbosch, as is the Nietvoorbij Institute of Viticulture and Oenology. This organisation has one of the most modern experimental wineries in the world and, at its experimental farms (situated in several winegrowing districts), important research into new varietals, clones and rootstocks is undertaken.
The intensively farmed Stellenbosch district has been divided up into several smaller viticultural pockets including Banghoek, Bottelary, Devon Valley, Jonkershoek Valley, Papegaaiberg, Polkadraai Hills, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch and Vlottenburg.
*Stellenbosch Wine Route, the oldest in the country and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Western Cape, has created five manageable sub-routes for tourists: Bottelary Hills, Greater Simonsberg, Helderberg, Stellenbosch Berg and Stellenbosch Valley.
Surrounded on three sides by the Groot Winterhoek, Witsenberg and Obiekwaberg mountains, the vineyards of the Tulbagh district grow alongside orchards and fields of wheat. Soils in the valley are extremely variable. The area is characterised by extreme differences in day and night temperatures. Mountainous terrain creates numerous different mesoclimates which can be used to great advantage.
Unique to the valley's geographical composition is the 'cold trap', a phenomenon which occurs as a result of the encapsulating mountains, shaped like a horseshoe, with Tulbagh situated at the north of the 'bowl'. Within this bowl, once a prehistoric lake, the cold air of the previous night lies undisturbed. With no air movement from the sides, this cold bubble is trapped under the warming air above as the sun makes its way from east to west. The result is relatively cool average daily temperatures.
The town of Tulbagh boasts 32 national monuments on one street, and here history and tradition work hand-in-hand with innovation. With today's high-tech water management and advanced viticultural practices, the true potential of this area is starting to be realised. At present there are some 12 wineries – several of them relative newcomers making acclaimed wines, notably Shiraz and Méthode Cap Classique – in this secluded valley.
This district, surrounding the seaside town of Hermanus, is reputed for the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines which emanate from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley – this encompasses the wards of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley and Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley (see separate entry for the Bot River ward). The area is also being noticed for the outstanding and consistent quality of its Pinotage. Fine examples of Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot and Shiraz are also being produced here. The cool climate is the sought-after attribute in this area where vineyards benefit from persistent cooling winds from the nearby ocean. The soils – predominantly weathered shales – and terroir are also ideal for cool-climate loving varieties. Further to the east lie the Springfontein Rim and Stanford Foothills wards. Still further lies the Sunday's Glen ward.
Some of the wineries in this burgeoning district, which is a mere 45-minutes from Cape Town, stretch over alluvial terraces towards the Swartland's rolling hills and wheat fields, while others are found in the foothills of the towering Hawequa mountains, where folds and valleys create unique mesoclimates. Wellington, which supplies over 85% of the South African wine industry with cuttings, also boasts some 30 wine producers ranging from historical estates to boutique wineries. In winter, snow sometimes covers the mountain tops and night temperatures are generally cooler than at the coast some 60km away. The district comprises of five wards: Blouvlei, Bovlei, Groenberg, Limietberg and Mid-Berg River.
The historical town of Worcester is the hub of this winegrowing valley, which is the most important brandy-producing area and home to the largest distillery of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Several of the cellars here are bottling quality wines under their own labels. This district comprises several wards.


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Q: Self updating application install with WIX? I am writing an application that needs to be installed on a large number of desktops and also needs to update itself.  We are looking at WIX for creating the installation.  I have used ClickOnce and it is not a good solution for this install.  WIX seems to fit, but there is no good process for auto update that I have found.
I have looked at ClickThrough, but it doesn't seem ready for prime time yet.  Does anyone have another good solution to use with WIX (or maybe another install program) to auto update an application install?

A: Just how "auto"-update does it have to be? :-)
We use WiX (2.0) for an app that needs to be installed over and over again. As long as you go with "major upgrades" from version to version, that works just fine - you can uninstall the old version and then re-install the new one - no major problems here.
The key is to have a stable "UpgradeCode" (a GUID in your WiX) that never changes - it's the key for your app - and to have a new ProductCode for every release.
Then, in your wxs file, you need two bits:
<Upgrade Id='--your-updatecode-GUID-here--'>
    <UpgradeVersion MigrateFeatures='yes' RemoveFeatures='ALL' />
</Upgrade>

<InstallExecuteSequence>
  <RemoveExistingProducts After='InstallInitialize' />
</InstallExecuteSequence>

That should do it!
Other than that - nothing really much to say - it just works :-)

A: Windows Installer isn't really designed for "self updating" software. If you don't need MSI,  or really need the application to "pull" it's own updates then use NSIS or some other tool and write your own updating routine/service.
However if this is being installed on a large number of desktops within a single organisation, then the better solution would be to deploy an MSI via Active Directory. You can then "push" out updates using Group Policy. This is going to be much more robust than any application that updates itself.

A: Yeah, ClickThrough really is what you're looking for here. There are bits and pieces in it that work. You might be able to dissect the code and use it yourself without all the extra "UI + build integration". Most of the bugs are in the higher levels. At the root, the RSS update and executable bootstrapper work fine.

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Jun 24, 2021 By IIDA HQ
IIDA Industry Roundtable Dialogues: Part 2
Five thought starters you can use from the second installment of the IIDA Industry Roundtable Dialogues.
By IIDA HQ Jun 24, 2021
Published in Industry Roundtable
Video calls have brought us a lot over the past year, from design charrettes to political conventions, and even a peek behind the scenes in almost everyone's home.
What couldn't life via video bring us? The joy, the collaboration, the full sense of people and place that comes when we gather—and in this session of Industry Roundtable Dialogues, we celebrated a new beginning in the return to gathering with the announcement of Industry Roundtable 2022, bringing us all together in Santa Fe, NM next January.
Because we can't wait for that date to arrive, and because we are focused on all the ways the design industry and humanity at large are greeting reopening (from cautiously dipping a toe, to diving in with arms open), we wanted to offer you our takeaways from IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst, FIIDA's conversation with Dr. Lauren Herckis, an anthropologist at Carnegie Mellon University who studies the intersection of humans and technology; and Dr. Manny Hernandez, MD, Principal in Strategic Innovation and Practice Leader in Health Care for Kahler Slater.
It's food for thought, for the journey forward!
Richness matters.
Like the video call that can't quite capture the energy of an IRL team meeting, experts like Dr. Herckis spent the past year documenting the ways in which technology allowed us to focus on the essence of an experience, while pointing out all the elements that were missing. In the world of design, it's worth remembering that those tertiary points of richness and experience are a big part of what we create and capture. "Each type of interaction," Dr. Herckis says, "does more than one thing."
Shared experiences are a validation—and a balm for the psyche.
Watching the initial phases of reopening unfold, says Dr. Hernandez, it was easy to see that there were a range of human reactions at play. But the ability of interactions to boost endorphins was apparent and universal. It follows that design for human interaction is indeed, one way to design for wellness. "Weeks of stress literally melted away," Dr. Hernandez said of his first event in-person.
Thoughtful choices are more important than ever.
We're at a watershed, no doubt. But Dr. Herckis points out that as each of us enters a new phase, we can (and should!) choose what bring with us into this new future. Making the future we want to see, and live in, requires reexamination of all the "musts" and "how things are done"—luckily, something our industry is inherently equipped to do.
Better dialogue will enable the future.
Both speaking up and listening up are key as we redefine our work and our lives. "Embrace and lean into uncertainty—lean into the thoughts of people who disagree with you and try to understand," says Dr. Hernandez. "That empathy and the learning of multiple perspectives is what will make us stronger." Staying open and curious, and pulling fresh perspectives into our process, are what will allow design to continue to serve and uplift humanity — even humanity that's re-learning how to go to work, eat in restaurants, and even (ahem) put on shoes.
Making room for others is imperative.
From navigating the introvert/extrovert take on reentry and bridging political divides, to welcoming a more diverse workforce—leaning into learning, understanding, and patience for our fellow humans is key as we move forward. "Design for inclusion, and for the whole person, not just to meet specific goals," says Dr. Herckis. Whether redefining sustainability to include impacts on communities or designing a space that enables differences to flourish and enrich us all, design has a big part to play — in the now, and in the next.
As we all navigate this next phase, we hope you'll be adding your own thoughts, experiences, and earned wisdom to this list — and preparing to share it with us and your colleagues, in Santa Fe at Industry Roundtable 2022 and beyond.Stay in touch, keep the knowledge and discussion flowing, and know that we'll keep finding opportunities to enrich our lives, work, and the world around us, together!
For a look back at the 2020 Industry Roundtable watch IIDA Roundtable 23 | What Clients Want: The Future of Place, Experience, and Worklife, or read the full report here.
IIDA's Industry Roundtable 24 will be held January 27-29, 2022, in Sante Fe, NM. For more info please contact Tracey Thomas, IIDA Director of Sales.


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Łuseczka tułowiowa, łuska tułowiowa, łuska dolna (łac. basicalypter, squamula thoracica; ang. lower calypter, inner squama) – struktura anatomiczna charakterystyczna dla muchówek z grupy Calyptrata.

Narząd ten ma postać dyskowatą lub błoniastą i leży po bokach tułowia, u nasady skrzydeł, tuż nad przezmiankami. Stanowi on proksymalny płat tylno-nasadowej części, łączącej tylną krawędź skrzydła i tułów, błony aksylarnej. Bierze swój początek w bruździe między tarczką a zatarczą (postnotum) jako wąskie, błoniaste ścięgno. Jej część dystalna kończy się tam, gdzie zaczyna się położona i bardziej z tyłu łuseczka skrzydłowa.

Łuseczka ta, choć charakterystyczna dla Calyptrata, uległa wtórnej redukcji u kłośnicowatych, co jest ich cechą autapomorficzną.

Przypisy

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Das Weinbaugebiet Vins du Thouarsais liegt in der Nähe der Gemeinde Thouars, auf halbem Weg zwischen Angers und Poitiers in Zentralfrankreich. Das Weinbaugebiet gehört zur großen Weinbauregion Loire. Vins du Thouarsais liegt nördlich der Appellation Haut-Poitou sowie südlich der Appellationen Anjou und Saumur.

Vins du Thouarsais wurde am 10. August 1966 als VDQS eingestuft und 2011 auf AOC hochgestuft.

Die Weinberge umfassen zurzeit knapp 24 Hektar Rebfläche in 16 Gemeinden; produziert werden ca. 1000 hl Weiß-, Rot- und Roseéweine. Die Appellation wird von ca. 15 Winzern genutzt. Die Flächen befinden sich auf einer Höhe von 90–. Der Boden ist äußerst heterogen. Gute Weißweine wachsen auf gelbem Kalkstein aus dem Erdzeitalter des Toarcium. Daneben finden sich Granit und Schieferböden.

Die trockenen Rotweine werden als Verschnitt aus den Rebsorten Gamay, Cabernet Franc und Cabernet Sauvignon gekeltert. Die Erntebeschränkung liegt bei 50 Hektoliter pro Hektar. Der Mindestalkoholgehalt liegt bei niedrigen 9 Volumenprozent und darf im Falle einer Chaptalisation 12,5 % nicht überschreiten. Die rubinroten, fruchtigen Weine sollten innerhalb von zwei bis drei Jahren nach der Ernte getrunken werden. Die Trinktemperatur sollte bei 15–17 °C liegen.

Die Roséweine werden ebenfalls aus Gamay, Cabernet Franc und Cabernet Sauvignon gekeltert. Deren optimale Trinktemperatur liegt bei 10 °C.

Die trockenen Weißweine werden als Verschnitt aus den Rebsorten Chenin Blanc (min. 80 % Anteil) und Chardonnay gekeltert. Die strohgelben Weine sollten innerhalb von ein bis zwei Jahren nach der Ernte getrunken werden. Die Trinktemperatur sollte bei 10–12 °C liegen.

Zugelassene Gemeinden
Coulonges-Thouarsais, Luché-Thouarsais, Luzay, Massais, Missé, Oiron, Pas-de-Jeu, Pierrefitte, Saint-Jacques-de-Thouars, Saint-Jean-de-Thouars, Sainte-Gemme, Saint-Varent und Taizé-Maulais.

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Weinbaugebiet in Frankreich
Weinbau (Loire)
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This sweeping account of the life of Pu Yi (John Lone), the last emperor of China, follows the leader's tumultuous reign. After being captured by the Red Army as a war criminal in 1950, Pu Yi recalls his childhood from prison. He remembers his lavish youth in the Forbidden City, where he was afforded every luxury but unfortunately sheltered from the outside world and complex political situation surrounding him. As revolution sweeps through China, the world Pu Yi knew is dramatically upended.


Marbella, made from 100% natural sisal, features an attractive herringbone pattern. Using lighter and darker strains of hue, Marbella brings aliveness into any area. This weave will be an elegant add-on for indoor settings. Marbella is available in five natural colors.
Pattern Repeat: 2.756" x 3.15"


When I need a holiday but haven't the funds or enough time for a long trip, I like l to take a journey back to another time when life was slower and people enjoyed simple pleasures. How to do this without a time machine? Well I deploy our collection of vintage items and use them to create a fantasy of a long gone period.
As I have mentioned before in this blog, I love going on picnics. But sitting on the uncomfortable ground fighting off ants is not always pleasant. Why not go back to the mid 20th century, when you could sit in style anywhere with your folding picnic furniture to enjoy the great outdoors. Back then a family or group of friends would load up the station wagon with all kinds of goodies and equipment and would go off to spend the day in the country. It would have been a bit like a mini expedition without the dangers (if you exclude potential bushfires or snakes).
This type of picnic is something that I would like to recreate when the weather is not too hot. Anyone can do this with a bit of imagination and not too much expense. I set up our vintage picnic furniture and equipment on our back lawn to illustrate my idea for a mid 20th century picnic. We have some old deck chairs, a folding stool; a folding wooden table and chair; a vintage linen table-cloth, old thermos and wine cooler; shuttlecock and quoits sets, all of which came from relatives. The glass jug; aluminum beaker set; picnic basket and small wooden case were found at op shops (thrift or charity stores). The umbrellas came from an Asian shop.
Just imagine a lovely country landscape with lots of trees (and nearby parking). You set up your furniture and unpack your picnic basket in the shade. It is a beautiful day with a slight breeze. After a delicious lunch of gourmet sandwiches and salads served with cold wine or craft beer and delightful conversation with friends, you can indulge in a short walk or play a novel old-fashioned game of shuttlecock or quoits (or whatever game takes you fancy) or take a nap after reading a good book. Then you have afternoon tea or coffee and cakes before you pack up for the journey home.
This is how I would like it to be, but it always pays to take the insect repellant, mobile phones and other mod cons just in case. Resist the temptation to start Googling or checking your emails. The whole point is to get away from 21st century stress and slow down a bit.
In Australia there are picnic race events in the country and you could attend one of these and have this type of picnic in style. Appropriate clothing would complete the vintage feel.
There are even some people in Australia who live their whole lives in another era (Pia Anderson). They dress in vintage clothes and live with objects and furniture from their favored period. I think that this would take a lot of effort to do all the time and would not seem like a holiday after a while. But whatever turns you on.
You could probably travel to other past times for a picnic theme. Think medieval spit roast. For this you would need a group of hungry people and no total fire bans. A Roman banquet would be a bit more difficult. Hard to find folding Roman couches but maybe a banana lounge would make a good substitute and there are always those portable shade cabanas or gazebos for a Roman tent if you have access to one. These themes could be hilarious with a group of friends.
So next time you plan a picnic try something different. Forget the modern minimalism of backpack convenience and go for a historical production for a fun way to visit the past. There is nothing like a bit of escapist fantasy as a restorative.
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Rams-Packers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The Rams miss the playoffs for the second time in McVay's tenure
By Dylan Deines Dec 20, 2022, 1:16pm CST
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The Los Angeles Rams came crashing back down to earth with a 24-12 Monday night defeat against the Green Bay Packers. The Hollywood phenomenon that was Baker Mayfield and Co. could not muster up a sequel to Week 14's critically acclaimed spectacle and instead offered a mediocre effort with a predictable ending. The Rams suffered their 10th loss of the season and are now officially out of contention to make the playoffs. All efforts will look to the future as LA prepares to improve next year, but until then here is the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
Cam Akers puts some effort on film
Cam Akers has had one of the most up-and-down seasons this year and after Monday's matchup against the Packers it appears to have gone full circle. Akers was barely used in the run game early on in the season after losing favor with the coaching staff and went public with his frustrations on Twitter. That sparked a push to trade the third year running back ahead of the trade deadline which faltered as Les Snead could not find a proper suitor. LA then let Darrell Henderson walk as rookie Kyren Williams got healthy and Akers has remained the premier back for at least the last three weeks of the season. That was the case on Monday Night Football, but for the first time this year the world got a glimpse of why there was once so much excitement surrounding young back.
Rumblin' to down inside the 10!
3⃣ @thereal_cam3 | @ESPNNFL pic.twitter.com/Rh09XPceMW
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) December 20, 2022
Akers looked impressive against one of the worst run defenses in the league with an average of 5.4 yards per carry on 12 attempts that was good for 65 yards on the ground. He was also the lead receiver, catching all three of his passes for 35 yards with a long gain of 18. He likely could have easily surpassed the 100-yard mark against the Packers with more opportunities, but in typical McVay-fashion the head coach abandoned the run early on in the game.
It remains to be seen if Akers and the Rams have been able to repair a damaged relationship, but on Monday Akers at the very least put out some film for the rest of the league to take note of.
Leonard Floyd and Greg Gaines contain Rodgers
With Aaron Donald nursing his injury and unavailable for Monday's game the pass rush was left in the capable hands of Leonard Floyd and Greg Gaines and they did not disappoint. Floyd lead the way with two sacks (one of which was arguably forced by Gaines) and two tackles-for-loss as the edge rusher proved his worth to the team in his best game of the season. Gaines finished with his first sack since Week 11 and two tackles-for-loss proving to be a great Robin to Floyd's Batman.
Leonard Floyd with a sack #Rams | #Packers pic.twitter.com/I3K9lTGfl4
— Rams PFN (@Rams_PFN) December 20, 2022
With the season officially in shambles Snead and McVay will have plenty of opportunity to think ahead to the future and figure out how they might find a way to retain Gaines on the team after his contract expires at the end of the year. Alongside Aaron Donald he has become one of the better defensive linemen in the league and could fetch a good pay day from other teams next year. LA will likely do all they can to retain his talent with no one currently on the roster to take over the spot.
Baker Mayfield comes back to Earth
It would be unfair to fault Mayfield for his performance against the Packers who, despite their record, is still a formidable defense against the pass. Mayfield did not get much help from his offensive line either, especially with center Brian Allen going down with an injury on the second play of the game. Mayfield looked more comfortable in a game he had only two games to prepare for than the week of preparation he had for Monday night which could be a clear insight to his head coach over-thinking the play calls.
Peyton and Eli Manning watch Baker Mayfield throw an interception, before the Packers choose to lateral the ball on a chaotic play.
"Did no one watch the game yesterday and see that was a BAD idea?"- Eli
"The Rams deserve to get the ball back after that."- Peyton pic.twitter.com/ToTfEYLIIo
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) December 20, 2022
Regardless, the Hollywood-like comeback for a quarterback that has struggled this season came to a quick and disappointing conclusion. Los Angeles may not have really been in the playoff race but there may have been a silver-lining if they could find a way to win out with Mayfield. The good news? If the NFC offensive player of the week cannot find his footing fast it could mean the Rams are able to sign him on a short-term deal as a capable backup to Matthew Stafford next year.
Sean McVay's play calling continues to be suspect
McVay is facing an unprecedented season with an offensive line in constant flux, his best talent sidelined with season-ending injuries, and a continued revolving door of coaches on his staff, and yet, even with all these excuses the one thing that may be holding back his team back might actually be his play calling. The offense for the Rams has gotten stale and that is not due to a lack of weapons. Even with near-full force to begin the season the Rams offense was too reliant on the Matthew Stafford's connection with Cooper Kupp and lacked the creativity that fans have grown to love. McVay's offense used to be predicated and celebrated for its ability to surprise defenses by utilizing all of their weapons. How things have changed in just a year.
"Sean McVay has no offensive line to work around"
I'm over this excuse. Where are the quick outs? slants? bootlegs? I mean I'm just over the excuses man. The offense has plenty of guys that can make plays. The play-calling is an issue. It's not the only issue but stop dismissing
— JAKE ELLENBOGEN (@JKBOGEN) December 20, 2022
The Packers defense looked like they had McVay's playbook in their back pocket as they jumped predictable screen passes and tackled receivers in the backfield on end-arounds for a loss and when Akers was finding success on the ground he suddenly disappeared. The Rams offense is boring to watch and easy to play against. Don't get me wrong, McVay is still a genius and one of the best head coaches in the league, but game-managing and play-calling may just be too much to handle.
LA is officially out of the playoff race
It is finally official. With Monday's loss the Rams have been eliminated from the playoffs as the "run it back" season has turned into a "please look away" disaster. With three more games left in the year the defending Super Bowl champions are on pace to have the most losses by a champion defender in NFL history. They have already tied the 1999 Denver Broncos with 10 losses on the season.
The Los Angeles #Rams became the first defending Super Bowl champions to fail to make the playoffs in 6 years. Overall, 32% of defending champions have failed to make it back to the playoffs the following season. Here's a list of how each one's next season turned out. pic.twitter.com/rBtit5kxNr
— Deniz Selman (@denizselman33) December 20, 2022
Despite retooling and maintaining a lot of their talent from a year prior an onslaught of injuries and other issues have made the team unwatchable. It will be interesting to see who gets some playing time with the season coming to a quick and bitter ending and it may be the only reason to tune in for the rest of the year.
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First off, huge thanks to Cassandra for letting me read her book! I'm not a big fantasy fan, except for A Song of Ice and Fire and the Lord of the Rings, but I'm glad I read this one. I can't pinpoint why exactly, but a teeny tiny element of every page in this story somehow feels familiar. I think that's what makes it special.
Now here's the stuff that didn't sit right with me- the characters could have been more complex. I think that in the hurry to insert multiple events into the storyline, the characters' personalities faded out occasionally. I love twists and turns, but too many of them make for an exhaustive read. Jovi- the main character- well, I have mixed feelings about her. There were times when I really looked up to her, but there were times when i just wanted to knock some sense into her. But then I realised how accurate it was. Ultimately, despite the haphazard characters, the storyline swept me off my feet.
So, that means, a full five stars from me!
Liked what you just read? Head over to my Instagram account PraptiPanda for instructions on how to win an ebook copy of Land of Strength and Sorrow!
Hii..Congratulations for winning third time in Times of India and competition.I am on twitter and I am the person who said about that mail on twitter.actually I I gave feed back by mistake.And I thought that you are not so active here.
Ohhh.thanks for reply.By the way I read your posts.I still doubt that you are 16.How can you that matured and that deep thinker at this age..are you an indigo child???
Ha ha ha! I actually turned 17 a couple days ago. But no, I'm nothing special. Believe it or not, but practice does make one perfect.
Belated birthday wishes,Just thought of writing e mail to you.But when I checked your WordPress blog again.I saw new post so I messaged you here.By the way are you studying in school?? Because you almost took a job,doing lot of activities member of Noah a researcher etc etc.I don't know how your brain is working.How can you be that matured at small age?? Is it because of life experiences.Or it's a gift .
I'm in class 12th right now, pursuing Science. But yeah, I started doing side activities a long time ago, when I realized that I didn't want to do those things that everyone else was going to do. It's hard in the beginning, managing all this, but it gets easier with time. As for me being mature, well, I over think everything. Somehow, that worked out in my favour.
Even overthinking is an art.All can't think that deeply,I think you like analyze everything logically,analytically.But small doubt,when someone try to propose you or hit on you,you even then get a copy of their intentions and psychology in your hand easily.Because you already would have seen lots of people's brains.But Don't you think it will be a problem for you when you think everything in logical manner.I mean ,like for something's you should stop thinking and start enjoying.For example when you see a full moon in the beach.Do you enjoy that sight or do you think why ita app beautiful than normal and try to analyze???Not judging you..but it's a doubt for me…because sometimes I face it.
I agree, it can be an art. Yes, it sometimes gives me issues with excessive anxiety or tension, but that's just life. Oh and by the way, no one loves a moonlit beach more than me! I don't analyze everything – just people. Why they do what they do is really fascinating to think about. And that later helps develop complex characters while writing.
Soo you are now even reading about my brain.!??? Someday you would read me too,I am soo confident about this.I really want to be in touch with you.Because it's nice to share thoughts with matured people like you,and that too you are app young.I don't how will your brain turn when you hit 30s.I mean you will feel bored after exploration of human minds,because you almost can read all beings at that time.Them do you try to seek truth of universe and life .or you already started thinking about your existence???
I do try to seek the meaning behind my existence. People worry about dying every moment of their lives. I don't – I know that we all were born to fulfill a purpose, and until it is fulfilled I'll keep on living. Life studies are interesting, which is why I'm pursuing history and archaeology. It gives you a sense of how diverse and chaotic this world is. Somehow that gives me the strength to stay sane.
That purpose may be karmic purpose.But there are also other things which you do for free will.Even that also helps to understand the reason for existence.And Knowing that purpose cantbserve any according to my opinion because there are also few humans who do all kind of sick activities and suddenly they die.They just show hell to their parents friends and family many.But let's think he is 25 and did all kind of illegal things and murdered and molested women etc.If everyone has purpose on earth.Is that person's purpose is to just do those things?? What if he understood the purpose of his existence,then he feels no guilt.I am talking all these imagining that death is destined after sometime.
Maybe that person's purpose was to do all those things, and therefore spark a movement among people to eradicate this from society. In a way, that molester would ultimate be responsible for the eventual safety of every girl in the nation. That could be the purpose he served.
Yes you may be right.But for bringing up change there is no need of spoiling others life or bringing sorrow to many.It can be done in other ways too.Ok..lest think that he served that purpose and died.And so will he be given heaven for doing his duty?? Or will he be again sent to earth with another mission.and how long this process go..until he attain nirvana??? Or penance???
I can't comment on what will happen after he dies – I'm a practicing atheist, and I don't believe in the segregation of Heaven and Hell. It can be observed better while you're still living, if you ask me.
This was a really interesting discussion, but I'm afraid I have to go now. Studies await!
Actually I participated in that contest for the first time.I know that it's difficult to win.Out of curiosity I checked the winners list,and checked other competition winners I found one common dp among all.so then I checked about you in Google and all.Then I came to know about.I was bit shocked seeing your profile.at such young age of 14 you wrote on infedility and even got applause for that.At that age I even don't that INFEDILITY word exist in dictionary.


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Employers should encourage more Australian immigration, rather than relying on people on temporary Australian visas. According to Senator Chris Evans, the Immigration and Citizenship Minister, the schemes driven by employers, whereby they train Australian visa holders in an industry, need to be boosted, reports Business News.
Senator Evans told the website: "The willingness among WA employers to sponsor overseas workers is clearly there, but I want to see more employers sponsoring these workers as permanent skilled migrants." He said a possible solution to this was to give incentives to employers.
The Minister added that Western Australia needs a more tailored programme to solve skills shortages in the area, which should be created in close consultation with the state government. Senator Evans has also revealed today that states should be given more control over the sponsored immigration they engage in, so it is catered to the region's shortages, reports ABC.net. He added the system should allow states to employ for professions not on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).


Our private, in-house dental laboratory is an important feature of our practice, and separates this practice from 98% of dental practices.
We employ several full-time technicians in our dental lab. They assist Dr. Henke in many facets of tooth restoration and implant fabrication. All facets of the fabrication of your final restorations are accomplished 'in-house' in order to ensure that the highest quality materials and attention to detail are looked after.
There are many situations when having an in-house laboratory is especially beneficial for our patients. For example, take the case of a complicated front tooth: The ability to build customized crowns and make adjustments while the patient is in the dentist's working space is invaluable. Likewise, the in-house lab simplifies those challenging color matches. Instead of taking pictures and traveling to an off-site laboratory for adjustments to contours or shades, our in-house lab allows the technician to see the patient in person. This firsthand interaction enables us to quickly and efficiently select the shade that provides a perfect match.
Sometimes timing and travel requirements can complicate a patient's situation. In instances where these factors come into play, our facilities afford us an edge. Since we have control over the laboratory's processes, we can tailor the time frame to suit almost any special circumstance. This ability sets us apart from most other dental practices.
When implant surgery is planned by Dr. Henke, a surgical guide is fabricated in the laboratory. This allows Dr. Henke the chance to perform a mock surgery on a model first. He can walk through the steps and ensure that the guide position for the implant is accurate.


Give your love for out-of-the-box stories a huge boost with these 2019's top visual novel apps for iPhone and iPad! You can choose from multiple characters to play and get the desired outcome based on the decision you make.
Explore reading and gaming experience with these best visual novel apps for iPhone and iPad apps. Designed with some beautiful story-telling and gaming sessions, they are a delight to play.
From survival challenges to romance, these novel apps give you a variety of experiences. Though they are available for free, most of them allow you to unlock more features to let you bring some additional spice into the play. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll through the list and pick the one that catches your eyes for a long gaming session!
Do you have a penchant for love-story games? If yes, you would really enjoy playing "Moe! Ninja Girls." In this game, you get a chance to fall in love with a nice girl. You need to unmask the identity of the girl and also find out the big secret behind Mizaki School.
The ending of this love story game will change depending on the choices you make during the story. With great artwork, motion effects and fascinating soundtrack, the game keeps you hooked for more.
So, much about the plain love story. Let's indulge in some mystery romance. The Arcana is an excellent mystery romance game, and the entire story is set in a mystical Tarot world. At the crux of the story is a murder mystery, which you have to solve.
As it's filled with a lot of surprises, you've got to play the game very carefully. Hence, reveal secrets and make choices cautiously as each of your action will have a huge impact on the result.
If you love playing the role of a savior, you would find Gacha Memories worth a shot. The novel has an intriguing concept that keeps you engrossed throughout.
The world is in danger and you have a big task of safeguarding it against destruction. As you set out to save the world, you will go through several ups and downs.
Along the way, you will also experience romance, drama, and friendship. And the outcome will depend on how you tackle every challenge coming your way!
Everlasting Summer has an intriguing story that keeps you engrossed throughout. The entire story revolves around Semyon, the game's main character.
One day the boy falls asleep on a bus. And when he wakes up in the middle of a hot summer, he finds a great camp called "Sovionok." His former life is related to the camp. To discover what happened to him, he will have to know the local people. Can he unravel the mysteries?
How about turning the clock back and relieving high school memories? With this visual novel app, you will feel like going back to your high school days and bringing back some unforgettable moments.
The entire story revolves around Aoi Minase and Kotori Habane— a girl who uses a wheelchair. They decide to resurrect their school's defunct Soaring Club. Can they succeed in reviving that?
It's set in Kazegaura, Japan and pretty nice to play with your friends. Besides, there is also an offline mode to let you play the game without any obstruction.
Great mix of romance, friendship, and drama, "The Letter Horror Visual Novel" has got all the colors of emotions to bowl you over! And yes, there is also the horror to keep you on your toes.
It has put more stress on the relationship and character development. The novel has very intriguing non-chronological storytelling with seven chapters. There are seven characters with different personality and approach. The choices you make affect the story, so you have to go on very carefully. With English voice acting and animated backgrounds, the novel can hold your interest until the end.
Roommates Visual novel gives you an option of either playing as Anne or Max. You have to experience their first year of college with them. You can help them in surviving their college and roommates by taking up side jobs, competing assignments and choosing partners for parties.
This is a light game that includes the fun of college life with interesting story session. You can experience some great music and realistic graphics that make you attached to this tale.
What if you happen to forget your memory and find yourself in a situation where you don't know anything about your past? It would be bizarre.
"Amnesia: Memories" is the story of a girl who finds herself without any memories from before August 1st. She has forgotten everything from relationships to her identity. She comes across a young boy named Orion appears. Under Orion's guidance, you have to try regaining your memories.
C-14 Dating is a combination of archaeology, friendships, and love. You get to play as Melissa Flores, a 3rd-year anthropology student who is participating in a summer archaeological internship.
The field school is held in Belgium, which is around 5000 miles away from your native California. You have to stay there for a couple of months. Apart from getting the opportunity to excavate at an authentic prehistoric site, you can forge a great friendship with others and also find love.
"Heirs and Graces" is quite filmy. This visual novel is about a boy named Marcel who is the son of Lord Sandor, a wealthy person. Marcel' mother had left Lord Sandor to live a life of poverty due to some unknown reasons.
Though Marcel knows that Lord Sandor is his father, he wants to know more about him. So, he applies for a job as Sandor' servant. However, his biological father recognizes him and makes an offer to him. What will he do?
So, which one of these visual novels for iOS have you chosen? Is it the one that's completely based on the love story? Let us know that in the comments below.
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David jots down acts on a lime green post-it note. I ask him for the hundredth time, "So now where is this Renaissance Festival?" He corrects me, like he has all week, "Renaissance Faire" when I purposely say it wrong. "Right, Faaaaaire" I repeat back to him. It's Saturday morning and I sit beside him sipping coffee as he stares at his laptop screen like it's video feed for a heart surgery and he's mid-operation.
I pick up his pen and add a made-up show called 'Kitty Kitty' to his list. He drags his eyes away from the screen and reads what I've written. He cracks up in an evening or later-in-the-day type laugh, not the kind of laugh you expect to hear early in the morning. I watch him cross it off the list as if he's concerned he might forget that 'Kitty Kitty' isn't a real show when we get there tomorrow.
David plans and prepares carefully and completely for everything he does, especially if I'm involved. A new coffee shop he thinks I'll like because their scones are vegan. What he'll pack for a four-hour hike versus an eight-hour hike. If I should bring bug spray or just sun screen. An itinerary for my family coming to town, with events customized to each of their interests. Options for if it rains, for if it's hot. Options for appetizers or where to stop for treats on a road trip. I love this about him.
He's on to post-it #2, breaking down his first list of show titles into show times. I see him scratch his head in the spot where he used to have hair that he would twist into a wiry point in college, when he had thick mad scientist waves.
Strategy fills the creases in his forehead, especially between his brows, vertical grooves of concentration and exploration. He is somewhere between here and the Renaissance Faire.
I reach over again and quickly add another made-up show to his list, 'Sweet Cheeks,' but he is too engrossed to notice.
To think, I am (willingly) going to spend an entire Sunday among costumed, dialect riddled, RenFaire folk, pleases me. Not because I want to peruse medieval wares, smell greasy meats and have jesters jolly in my face with their shtick. But because I will get to see a different David than I do Monday through Friday, wearily kicking off his downtown shoes at the door, and sighing that sigh that tells me it has not been an easy day for him.
Because I will get to see the David who I have to keep up with. Who easily weaves through crowds to get to the far stage in time to see the comedy duo he's read all about. Who I will follow as he pulls me by the hand, compares sight lines, picking 'the best' bench or bale, who sits forward and twist his head around almost 180 degrees, owl-like, eyes wide, scouring the crowd, the stands, the stage, drinking it all in, as the sun reddens his skin.
He will compare each detail to the best one he's ever been to, as well as the one we went to when we were first married (which I honestly can't even remember). He'll feed me tidbits about the next show and tidbits about whatever he thinks I might like to know, which is nothing specifically and anything generally, as it relates to the giddiness in his voice and the dancing of his eyes.
"Ha! What're you doing?" he says shaking his head and drawing a straight line through the second show I added to his list. "That sounds kinda naughty," he chuckles to himself as he drifts back to the 'not here/not there' space of creating what will be.
Eventually he crumples the first post-it and pulls up the second one, reviewing it like post-op patients' charts. Then he opens his spiral note pad and I know he's ready to make the Final Plan. I close my eyes and listen to his pen scratch against the paper, imagining the pages below being dented with the pressure of his pen.


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Parents all over the world are going without sleep, proper food, relaxation and generally neglecting themselves in order to provide the best care possible for their children. Unfortunately, this is exactly the opposite of what they should be doing. Caring for yourself physically and mentally is not selfish in any way; you need to the best version of yourself to provide the very best upbringing for them. If you're a parent who is pushing their needs to the bottom of the list, here are seven big reasons why you need to step back and make yourself a priority.
If you are feeling lethargic, tired, depressed or stressed all the time, you will not be able to take care of your family to the best of your ability. Eating a proper diet, taking regular exercise and sleeping well will provide you with the energy you need to be the best parent you can be.
Taking the time to look after yourself can significantly improve your mental health. If you neglect your emotions and fail to take time to process your own psychological needs, over time these could develop into serious mental health issues.
If you are currently with a partner in a long-term relationship, you need to give yourself time to develop this bond. You need mental and physical energy to invest in a successful relationship and build a loving family environment. Have date nights as often as you can to keep the relationship front and center.
Your children are learning from you when it comes to how to live their life. They need to see you looking after yourself and making yourself a priority so that in later years they understand that it's what they should be practicing.
Your physical health needs as much care and attention as that of your children. If you aren't sleeping, eating well or exercising you may become at a higher risk of illnesses. Your body has ways of telling us when it is struggling and needs to recover; learn to listen to it, or you could end up too unwell to take care of your family. Click here for more information on symptoms which might suggest you are run down.
When we become parents, we often forget to make time for our interests and hobbies which make us who we are. You need to carve out time to do what makes you happy now and again, whether that's reading a book, socializing with friends or getting a massage. Losing our sense of identity can have a real impact on our self-esteem and can lead to a lack of confidence in our abilities. Your children will witness this and can learn damaging behaviors, so make sure you remember to acknowledge yourself as an individual from time to time. If you find yourself struggling with physical insecurities, don't put it off if you can improve things now. Whether it's buying a new outfit, taking a spa day or even getting a procedure such as a hair transplant with Gethair.co.uk, it's worth it if it helps you become a happier parent.
If you spend your life jumping for the demands of your children (or partner), it's highly likely that you'll begin to resent and regret this in later life, and that is potentially disastrous for your family's relationships. Your children need boundaries and cannot expect you to be at their beck and call all the time. This is not only important for your sanity, but also in teaching them about responsibility and their own self-care.
Great article and reminder! Sometimes I do get lost in being a parent and don't make time for a "date night" with my husband. I do try to model healthy habits, and my kids both prefer to eat healthy. My daughters also want to be runners, like me. My 3 year old daughter asks if she can workout with me.


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Małopolski Ogród Sztuki
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IT'S SUCH A BEAUTIFUL DAY
sc.: Don Hertzfeldt, dir.: Don Hertzfeldt, ph.: Don Hertzfeldt, prod.: Bitter Films, 2012, 62', anim.
Don Hertzfeldt (born 1976) enjoys the status of a cult author in circle of animation lovers. In his collection of more than 200 awards and distinctions we can find, among others, an Oscar nomination (Rejected, 2000), Golden Palme d`Or in Cannes for a short film (Billy's Balloon), and even an award for lifetime achievement received at the San Diego festival at the age of … 33. It is an impressive achievement for an artist under 40.
His latest film – It's Such a Beautiful Day is an exceptional work, connecting three previously made and world acclaimed (also shown at the festival Etiuda&Anima) Hertzfeldt`s short animations (Everything will be ok ,2006; I Am So Proud of You, 2008; It's Such a Beautiful Day, 2011), supplemented with additional materials. As a result a feature length animated black comedy was made, the essence of the American author`s style and sense of humour.
Each of the already mentioned short films constitutes yet another chapter of the feature length version. Everything will be ok won the jury award for a short film at the festival in Sundance. I Am So Proud of You won almost 30 awards. Two years after this film`s premiere Hertzfeldt presented It's Such a Beautiful Day, the longest short film in the artist`s career to date, and at the same time the most ambitious, combining traditional animation techniques with experimental visual effects and trick photography. All three made up subsequent chapters of a feature length film. Also all three were made with the use of a now vintage 35 mm camera built in 1940s. It is one of few cameras of this type in the USA, which survived to our times and still works. It was used by Hertzfeldt for the first time while making a short film Rejected. Thanks to this camera it was possible to create numerous unique visual effects in the film.
It's Such a Beautiful Day, a story about a man called Billy, who tries to deal with his fragile psyche and existential problems, after its first screenings was pronounced one of the best films of 2012. The success of Hertzfeldt`s first feature length animation only confirms his high position in the world of contemporary animation. His first short films influenced the surrealism of early 21st century. The artist himself, in turn, has influenced a whole generation of young authors. Hertzfeldt often does sound post-production, writes scripts, and edits, animates and produces his subsequent films, all by himself. In the meantime, he writes his blog, and takes money to produce his subsequent projects from selling DVDs or screenings tickets. Despite receiving moneymaking offers, he has never agreed to make an advertising film, and – as he frequently repeats – he does not intend to. His works – simple in form, with hand-drawn characters, tragicomic stories full of absurd and existential philosophy – have won immense popularity and made him one of the youngest authors on the list of a hundred most influential animation artists of all time.


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It's possible someone actually voted on it, but I think this needs to be looked at.

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A: I got the same behavior; flagging as spam pushed it to 1 yes/3 no and he went from 180 to 185 reputation. I'm off to prepare my army of spam-bots that will shortly be Area 51 pseudo-mods


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			},

			preloadImg : function (index){
				var $this = this;
				setTimeout(function(){
					$this.openImg(index);
				}, 1000);
			},

			openImg : function (index){
				var $this = this;
				if(index < 0 || index >= $elem.length){
					return false;
				}

				$this.loadImg($elem.eq(index).attr('href'), function(){
					$('#swipebox-slider .slide').eq(index).html(this);
				});
			},

			setTitle : function(index, isFirst){
				$('#swipebox-caption').empty();

				if($elem.eq(index).attr('title')){
					$('#swipebox-caption').append($elem.eq(index).attr('title'));
				}
			},

			loadImg : function (src, callback){
				var img = $('').on('load', function(){
					callback.call(img);
				});

				img.attr('src',src);
			},

			getNext : function (){
				var $this = this;
				index = $('#swipebox-slider .slide').index($('#swipebox-slider .slide.current'));
				if(index+1 < $elem.length){
					index++;
					$this.setSlide(index);
					$this.preloadImg(index+1);
				}
				else{

					$('#swipebox-slider').addClass('rightSpring');
					setTimeout(function(){
						$('#swipebox-slider').removeClass('rightSpring');
					},500);
				}
			},

			getPrev : function (){
				var $this = this;
				index = $('#swipebox-slider .slide').index($('#swipebox-slider .slide.current'));
				if(index > 0){
					index--;
					$this.setSlide(index);
					$this.preloadImg(index-1);
				}
				else{

					$('#swipebox-slider').addClass('leftSpring');
					setTimeout(function(){
						$('#swipebox-slider').removeClass('leftSpring');
					},500);
				}
			},

			closeSlide : function (){
				var $this = this;
				$(window).trigger('resize');
				$('html').removeClass('swipebox');
				$this.destroy();
			},

			destroy : function(){
				var $this = this;
				$(window).unbind('keyup');
				$('body').unbind('touchstart');
				$('body').unbind('touchmove');
				$('body').unbind('touchend');
				$('#swipebox-slider').unbind();
				$('#swipebox-overlay').remove();
				$elem.removeData('_swipebox');
				$this.target.trigger('swipebox-destroy');
 			}

		}

		plugin.init();

	}

	$.fn.swipebox = function(options){
		if (!$.data(this, "_swipebox")) {
			var swipebox = new $.swipebox(this, options);
			this.data('_swipebox', swipebox);
		}
	}

}(window, document, jQuery));